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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMichael Baker International, Inc. (2)CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS AND MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL INC. THIS AGREEMENT for consulting services is made by and between the Town of Los Altos Hills ("Town") and Michael Baker International, Inc. ("Consultant") (together referred to as the "Parties") as of March 16, 2023 (the "Effective Date"). Section 1. SERVICES. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Consultant shall provide to Town the services described in the Scope of Work attached as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein, at the time and place and in the manner specified therein including the Standard of Performance specified in Section 1.2. In the event of a conflict in or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and Exhibit A, the Agreement shall prevail. 1.1 Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and shall end on January 31, 2024, the date of completion specified in Exhibit A, and, subject to the Standard of Performance, Consultant shall complete the work described in Exhibit A on or before that date, unless the term of the Agreement is otherwise terminated or extended, as provided for in Section 8. The time provided to Consultant to complete the services required by this Agreement shall not affect the Town's right to terminate the Agreement, as referenced in Section 8. 1.2 Standard of Performance. Consultant shall perform all services required pursuant to this Agreement according to the standards observed by a competent practitioner of the profession in which Consultant is engaged in the same geographic area of the project. 1.3 Assignment of Personnel. Consultant shall assign only competent personnel to perform services pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that Town, in its sole discretion, at any time during the term of this Agreement, desires the reassignment of any such persons due to reasonable concerns regarding such personnel's ability to competently and safely complete the work, Consultant shall, immediately upon receiving notice from Town of such desire of Town, reassign such person or persons. 1.4 Time. Consultant shall devote such time to the performance of services pursuant to this Agreement as may be reasonably necessary to meet the standard of performance provided in Section 1.1 above and to satisfy Consultant's obligations hereunder. Section 2. COMPENSATION. Town hereby agrees to pay Consultant a sum not to exceed $601,620 (where $20,370 is reserved for contingency), notwithstanding any contrary indications that may be contained in Consultant's proposal, for services to be performed and reimbursable costs incurred under this Agreement. In the event of a conflict between this Agreement and Consultant's proposal, attached as Exhibit A, regarding the amount of compensation, the Agreement shall prevail. Town shall pay Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at the time and in the manner set forth herein. The payments specified below shall be the only payments from Town to Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall submit all invoices to Town in the manner specified herein. Except as specifically authorized by Town in writing, Consultant shall not bill Town for duplicate services performed by more than one person. Consulting Services Agreement between March 16, 2023 Town of Los Altos Hills and Michael Baker International, Inc. Page 1 of 14 Consultant and Town acknowledge and agree that compensation paid by Town to Consultant under this Agreement is based upon Consultant's estimated costs of providing the services required hereunder, including salaries and benefits of employees and subcontractors of Consultant. Consequently, the parties further agree that compensation hereunder is intended to include the costs of contributions to any pensions and/or annuities to which Consultant and its employees, agents, and subcontractors may be eligible. Town therefore has no responsibility for such contributions beyond compensation required under this Agreement. 2.1 Invoices. Consultant shall submit invoices, not more often than once a month during the term of this Agreement, based on the cost for services performed and reimbursable costs incurred prior to the invoice date. Invoices shall contain the following information: ■ Serial identifications of progress bills; i.e., Progress Bill No. 1 for the first invoice, etc,; ■ The beginning and ending dates of the billing period; ■ A Task Summary containing the original contract amount, the amount of prior billings, the total due this period, the balance available under the Agreement, and the percentage of completion; ■ At Town's option, for each work item in each task, a copy of the applicable time entries or time sheets shall be submitted showing the name of the person doing the work, the hours spent by each person, a brief description of the work, and each reimbursable expense; ■ The total number of hours of work performed under the Agreement by Consultant and each employee, agent, and subcontractor of Consultant performing services hereunder; ■ The Consultant's signature; ■ Consultant shall give separate notice to the Town when the total number of hours worked by Consultant and any individual employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant reaches or exceeds 800 hours within a 12 -month period under this Agreement and any other agreement between Consultant and Town. Such notice shall include an estimate of the time necessary to complete work described in Exhibit A and the estimate of time necessary to complete work under any other agreement between Consultant and Town, if applicable. 2.2 Monthly Payment. Town shall make monthly payments, based on invoices received, for services performed in accordance with the Standard of Performance specified in Section 1.2, and for authorized reimbursable costs incurred. Town shall have 30 days from the receipt of an invoice that complies with all of the requirements above to pay Consultant. 2.3 Final Payment. Town shall pay any outstanding sum due pursuant to this Agreement within 30 days after completion of the services and submittal to Town of a final invoice, if all services required have been performed in accordance with the Standard of Performance. 2.4 Total Payment. Town shall pay for the services to be rendered by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. Town shall not pay any additional sum for any expense or cost whatsoever incurred by Consultant in rendering services pursuant to this Agreement. Consulting Services Agreement between March 16, 2023 Town of Los Altos Hills and Michael Baker International, Inc. Page 2 of 14 Town shall make no payment for any extra, further, or additional service pursuant to this Agreement unless otherwise agreed to in writing by both Parties. In no event shall Consultant submit any invoice for an amount in excess of the maximum amount of compensation provided above either for a task or for the entire Agreement, unless the Agreement is modified prior to the submission of such an invoice by a properly executed change order or amendment. 2.5 Hourly Fees. Fees for work performed by Consultant on an hourly basis shall not exceed the amounts shown on the compensation schedule attached hereto as Exhibit B. 2.6 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses are included in the total amount of compensation provided under this Agreement that shall not be exceeded and no separate additional amount is set aside for expenses. 2.7 Payment of Taxes. Consultant is solely responsible for the payment of employment taxes incurred under this Agreement and any similar federal or state taxes. 2.8 Payment upon Termination. In the event that the Town or Consultant terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8, the Town shall compensate the Consultant for all outstanding costs and reimbursable expenses incurred for work completed in accordance with the Standard of Performance specified in Section 1.2 as of the date of written notice of termination. Consultant shall maintain adequate logs and timesheets to verify costs incurred to that date. 2.9 Authorization to Perform Services. The Consultant is not authorized to perform any services or incur any costs whatsoever under the terms of this Agreement until receipt of authorization from the Contract Administrator. Section 3. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. Except as set forth herein, Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, provide all facilities and equipment that may be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement. Town shall make available to Consultant only the facilities and equipment listed in this section, and only under the terms and conditions set forth herein. Town shall furnish physical facilities such as desks, filing cabinets, and conference space, as may be reasonably necessary for Consultant's use while consulting with Town employees and reviewing records and the information in possession of the Town. The location, quantity, and time of furnishing those facilities shall be in the sole discretion of Town. In no event shall Town be obligated to furnish any facility that may involve incurring any direct expense, including but not limited to computer, long-distance telephone or other communication charges, vehicles, and reproduction facilities. Section 4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Before beginning any work under this Agreement, Consultant, at its own cost and expense, unless otherwise specified below, shall procure the types and amounts of insurance listed below against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant and its agents, representatives, employees, and subcontractors. Consistent with the following provisions, Consultant shall provide standard ACORD certificate of insurance to Town of such insurance that meets the requirements Consulting Services Agreement between March 16, 2023 Town of Los Altos Hills and Michael Baker International, Inc. Page 3 of 14 of this section and under forms of insurance satisfactory in all respects, and that such insurance is in effect prior to beginning work to the Town. Consultant shall maintain the insurance policies required by this section throughout the term of this Agreement. The cost of such insurance shall be included in the Consultant's bid. Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until Consultant has obtained all insurance required herein for the subcontractor(s) and provided evidence that such insurance is in effect to Town. Verification of the required insurance shall be submitted and made part of this Agreement prior to execution. Consultant shall maintain all required insurance listed herein for the duration of this Agreement. 4.1 Workers' Compensation. Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, maintain Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for any and all persons employed directly or indirectly by Consultant. The Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance shall be provided with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 per accident. In the alternative, Consultant may rely on a self- insurance program to meet those requirements, but only if the program of self-insurance complies fully with the provisions of the California Labor Code. Determination of whether a self-insurance program meets the standards of the Labor Code shall be solely in the discretion of the Contract Administrator. The insurer, if insurance is provided, or the Consultant, if a program of self-insurance is provided, shall waive all rights of subrogation against the Town and its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers for loss arising from work performed under this Agreement. 4.2 Commercial General and Automobile Liability Insurance. 4.2.1 General requirements. Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shall maintain commercial general and automobile liability insurance for the term of this Agreement in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, combined single limit coverage for risks associated with the work contemplated by this Agreement. If a Commercial General Liability Insurance or an Automobile Liability form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit. Such coverage shall include but shall not be limited to, protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and damage to property resulting from activities contemplated under this Agreement, including the use of owned and non -owned automobiles. 4.2.2 Minimum scope of coverage. Commercial general coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability occurrence form CG 0001 (most recent edition) covering comprehensive General Liability on an "occurrence" basis. Automobile coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Automobile Liability form CA 0001 (most recent edition), Code 1 (any auto). No endorsement shall be attached limiting the coverage. 4.2.3 Additional requirements. Each of the following shall be included in the insurance coverage or added as a certified endorsement to the policy. Consulting Services Agreement between March 16, 2023 Town of Los Altos Hills and Michael Baker International, Inc. Page 4 of 14 a, The Insurance shall cover on an occurrence or an occurrence basis, and not on a claims -made basis. b. Town, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as insureds as respects: liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant; or automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by the Consultant For any claims related to this Agreement or the work hereunder, the Consultant's insurance covered shall be primary insurance as respects the Town, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Town, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant's insurance and shall not contribute with it. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled by either party, except after 30 days' prior written notice has been provided to the Town. 4.3 Professional Liability Insurance. 4.3.1 General requirements. Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shall maintain for the period covered by this Agreement professional liability insurance for licensed professionals performing work pursuant to this Agreement in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 covering the licensed professionals' errors and omissions. Consultant shall disclose to the Town any deductible or self-insured retention which exceed $150,000 per claim. 4.3.2 Claims -made limitations. The following provisions shall apply if the professional liability coverage is written on a claims -made form: a. The retroactive date of the policy must be shown and must be before the date of the Agreement. b. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five years after completion of the Agreement or the work, so long as commercially available at reasonable rates. If coverage is canceled or not renewed and it is not replaced with another claims -made policy form with a retroactive date that precedes the date of this Agreement, Consultant must purchase an extended period coverage for a minimum of five years after completion of work under this Agreement. d. A copy of the claim reporting requirements must be submitted to the Town for review prior to the commencement of any work under this Agreement. Consulting Services Agreement between March 16, 2023 Town of Los Altos Hills and Michael Baker International, Inc. Page 5 of 14 4.4 All Policies Requirements. 4.4.1 Acceptability of insurers. All insurance required by this section is to be placed with insurers with a Bests' rating of no less than A:VII. 4.4.2 Verification of coverage. Prior to beginning any work under this Agreement, Consultant shall furnish Town certificate of insurance for the required coverages. All copies of endorsements shall show the signature of a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. If the Town does not receive the required insurance documents prior to the Consultant beginning work, it shall not waive the Consultant's obligation to provide them. 4.4.3 Deductibles and Self -Insured Retentions. Consultant shall disclose to and obtain the written approval of Town for the self-insured retentions and deductibles before beginning any of the services or work called for by any term of this Agreement. 4.4.4 Wasting Policies. No policy required by this Section 4 shall include a "wasting" policy limit (i.e. limit that is eroded by the cost of defense), 4.4.5 Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant hereby agrees to waive subrogation which any insurer or contractor may require from vendor by virtue of the payment of any loss. Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsements that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation. The Workers' Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the entity for all work performed by the consultant, its employees, agents, and subcontractors. 4.4.6 Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein. 4.5 Remedies. In addition to any other remedies Town may have if Consultant fails to provide or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time herein required, Town may, at its sole option exercise any of the following remedies, which are alternatives to other remedies Town may have and are not the exclusive remedy for Consultant's breach: ■ Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums for such insurance from any sums due under the Agreement; ■ Order Consultant to stop work under this Agreement or withhold any payment that becomes due to Consultant hereunder, or both stop work and withhold any payment, until Consultant demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof; and/or Consulting Services Agreement between March 16, 2023 Town of Los Altos Hills and Michael Baker International, Inc. Page 6 of 14 ■ Terminate this Agreement. Section 5. INDEMNIFICATION AND CONSULTANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES. To the full extent allowed by law Consultant shall indemnify, defend with counsel acceptable to Town, and hold harmless Town and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers from and against third party liability, loss, damage, claims, expenses, and costs (including without limitation attorney's fees and costs and fees of litigation) (collectively, "Liability") to the extent arising directly out of Consultant's negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct or omissions in the course of performance of the Services or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement, except such Liability to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of Town. The Consultant's obligation to defend and indemnify shall not be excused because of the Consultant's inability to evaluate Liability or because the Consultant evaluates Liability and determines that the Consultant is not liable to the claimant. The Consultant must respond within 30 days, to the tender of any claim for defense and indemnity by the Town, unless this time has been extended by the Town, If the Consultant fails to accept or reject a tender of defense and indemnity within 30 days, in addition to any other remedy authorized by law, so much of the money due the Consultant under and by virtue of this Agreement as shall reasonably be considered necessary by the Town, may be retained by the Town until disposition has been made of the claim or suit for damages, or until the Consultant accepts or rejects the tender of defense, whichever occurs first. With respect to third party claims against the Consultant, the Consultant waives any and all rights of any type to express or implied indemnity against the Indemnitees, Notwithstanding the forgoing, to the extent this Agreement is a "construction contract" as defined by California Civil Code Section 2782, as may be amended from time to time, such duties of consultant to indemnify shall not apply when to do so would be prohibited by California Civil Code Section 2782. Notwithstanding the forgoing, to the extent this Agreement is a contract for "design professional services" as defined by California Civil Code Section 2782.8, as may be amended from time to time, such duties of consultant to indemnify shall not apply when to do so would be prohibited by California Civil Code Section 2782.8. In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of Town, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Town for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of Town. Section 6. STATUS OF CONSULTANT. 6.1 Independent Contractor. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of Town. Town shall have the right to control Consultant only insofar as the results of Consultant's services rendered Consulting Services Agreement between March 16, 2023 Town of Los Altos Hills and Michael Baker International, Inc. Page 7 of 14 pursuant to this Agreement and assignment of personnel pursuant to Subparagraph 1.3; however, otherwise Town shall not have the right to control the means by which Consultant accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Notwithstanding any other Town, state, or federal policy, rule, regulation, law, or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing services under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any and all claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by Town, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) as an employee of Town and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by Town for employer contributions and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits. 6.2 Consultant Not an Agent. Except as Town may specify in writing, Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of Town in any capacity whatsoever as an agent. Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this Agreement to bind Town to any obligation whatsoever, Section 7. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. 7.1 Governing Law. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement. 7.2 Compliance with Applicable Laws. Consultant and any subcontractors shall comply with all laws applicable to the performance of the work hereunder. 7.3 Other Governmental Regulations. To the extent that this Agreement may be funded by fiscal assistance from another governmental entity, Consultant and any subcontractors shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations to which Town is bound by the terms of such fiscal assistance program, 7.4 Licenses and Permits. Consultant represents and warrants to Town that Consultant and its employees, agents, and any subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatsoever nature that are legally required to practice their respective professions. Consultant represents and warrants to Town that Consultant and its employees, agents, any subcontractors shall, at their sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, and approvals that are legally required to practice their respective professions. In addition to the foregoing, Consultant and any subcontractors shall obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement valid Business Licenses from Town. 7.5 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity. Consultant shall not discriminate, on the basis of a person's race, religion, color, national origin, age, physical or mental handicap or disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation, against any employee, applicant for employment, subcontractor, bidder for a subcontract, or participant in, recipient of, or applicant for any services or programs provided by Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies, rules, and requirements related to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment, contracting, and the provision of any services that are the subject of this Agreement, including but not limited to the satisfaction of any positive obligations required of Consultant thereby, Consulting Services Agreement between March 16, 2023 Town of Los Altos Hills and Michael Baker International, Inc. Page 8 of 14 Consultant shall include the provisions of this Subsection in any subcontract approved by the Contract Administrator or this Agreement. Section 8. TERMINATION AND MODIFICATION. 8.1 Termination. Town may cancel this Agreement at any time and without cause upon written notification to Consultant. Consultant may cancel this Agreement upon 60 days' written notice to Town and shall include in such notice the reasons for cancellation. In the event of termination, Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for services performed to the effective date of termination and shall deliver to the Town any and all documents, photographs, computer software, video and audio tapes, and other materials provided to Consultant or prepared by or for Consultant or the Town in connection with this Agreement. 8.2 Extension. Town may, in its sole and exclusive discretion, extend the end date of this Agreement beyond that provided for in Subsection 1.1. Any such extension shall require a written amendment to this Agreement, as provided for herein. Consultant understands and agrees that, if Town grants such an extension, Town shall have no obligation to provide Consultant with compensation beyond the maximum amount provided for in this Agreement. Similarly, unless authorized by the Contract Administrator, Town shall have no obligation to reimburse Consultant for any otherwise reimbursable expenses incurred during the extension period. 8.3 Amendments. The parties may amend this Agreement only by a writing signed by all the parties. 8.4 Assignment and Subcontracting. Town and Consultant recognize and agree that this Agreement contemplates personal performance by Consultant and is based upon a determination of Consultant's unique personal competence, experience, and specialized personal knowledge. Moreover, a substantial inducement to Town for entering into this Agreement was and is the professional reputation and competence of Consultant. Consultant may not assign this Agreement or any interest therein without the prior written approval of the Contract Administrator. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the performance contemplated and provided for herein, other than to the subcontractors noted in the proposal, without prior written approval of the Contract Administrator. Town may not assign this Agreement in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Consultant. 8.5 Survival. All obligations arising prior to the termination of this Agreement and all provisions of this Agreement allocating liability between Town and Consultant shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 8.6 Options upon Breach by Consultant. Should Consultant materially breach any provision of this Agreement, Town shall provide written notice of such breach to Consultant and Consultant shall have no less than ten (10) business days to cure such breach. Should Consultant fail to cure within the specified time or commence cure within Consulting Services Agreement between March 16, 2023 Town of Los Altos Hills and Michael Baker International, Inc. Page 9 of 14 such timeframe if the breach cannot practically be cured within such timeframe, the Town's remedies shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 8.6.1 Immediately terminate the Agreement; 8.6.2 Retain the plans, specifications, drawings, reports, design documents, and any other work product prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement; 8.6.3 Retain a different consultant to complete the work described in Exhibit A not finished by Consultant; or Section 9. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS. 9.1 9.1 Records Created as Part of Consultant's Performance. All reports, data, maps, models, charts, studies, surveys, photographs, memoranda, plans, studies, specifications, records, files, or any other documents or materials, in electronic or any other form, that Consultant prepares or obtains exclusively pursuant to this Agreement and that relate to the matters covered hereunder shall be the property of the Town. Consultant hereby agrees to deliver those documents to the Town upon termination of the Agreement. It is understood and agreed that the documents and other materials, including but not limited to those described above, prepared pursuant to this Agreement are prepared specifically for the Town and are not necessarily suitable for any future or other use. Town and Consultant agree that, until final approval by Town, all data, plans, specifications, reports and other documents are confidential and will not be released to third parties without prior written consent of both parties. Nothing herein shall be construed to grant ownership or any other rights to the Town of any of Consultant's pre- existing and/or background Intellectual Property or of any information, data, or property that was in Consultant's possession prior to the execution of this Agreement. Any reuse of Consultant's work product without written verification or adaptation by Consultant will be at the Town's own risk and without liability or legal exposure to Consultant, Consultant's Books and Records. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to charges for services or expenditures and disbursements charged to the Town under this Agreement for a minimum of 3 years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to the Consultant to this Agreement. 9.2 Inspection and Audit of Records. Any records or documents that Section 9.2 of this Agreement requires Consultant to maintain shall be made available for inspection, audit, and/or copying at any time during regular business hours, upon oral or written request of the Town. Under California Government Code Section 8546.7, if the amount of public funds expended under this Agreement exceeds $10,000.00, the Agreement shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor, at the request of Town or as part of any audit of the Town, for a period of 3 years after final payment under the Agreement. Section 10 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. 10.1 Attorneys' Fees. If a party to this Agreement brings any action, including an action for Consulting Services Agreement between March 16, 2023 Town of Los Altos Hills and Michael Baker International, Inc. Page 10 of 14 declaratory relief, to enforce or interpret the provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled. The court may set such fees in the same action or in a separate action brought for that purpose. 10.2 Venue. In the event that either party brings any action against the other under this Agreement, the parties agree that trial of such action shall be vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the County of Santa Clara or in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. 10.3 Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this Agreement is invalid, void, or unenforceable, the provisions of this Agreement not so adjudged shall remain in full force and effect. 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. 10.4 No Implied Waiver of Breach. The waiver of any breach of a specific provision of this Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any other breach of that term or any other term of this Agreement. 10.5 Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall apply to and bind the successors and assigns of the parties, 10.6 Use of Recycled Products. Consultant shall prepare and submit all reports, written studies and other printed material on recycled paper to the extent it is available at equal or less cost than virgin paper. 10.7 Conflict of Interest. Consultant may serve other clients, but none whose activities within the corporate limits of Town or whose business, regardless of location, would place Consultant in a "conflict of interest," as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act, codified at California Government Code Section 81000 et seq. Consultant shall not employ any Town official in the work performed pursuant to this Agreement. No officer or employee of Town shall have any financial interest in this Agreement that would violate California Government Code Sections 1090 et seq. Consultant hereby warrants that it is not now, nor has it been in the previous 12 months, an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the Town. If Consultant was an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the Town in the previous twelve months, Consultant warrants that it did not participate in any manner in the forming of this Agreement. Consultant understands that, if this Agreement is made in violation of Government Code § 1090 et seq., the entire Agreement is void and Consultant will not be entitled to any compensation for services performed pursuant to this Agreement, including reimbursement of expenses, and Consultant will be required to reimburse the Town for any sums paid to the Consultant. Consultant understands that, in addition to the foregoing, it may be subject to criminal prosecution for a violation of Government Code § 1090 and, if applicable, will be disqualified from holding public office in the State of California. Consulting Services Agreement between March 16, 2023 Town of Los Altos Hills and Michael Baker International, Inc. Page 11 of 14 10.8 Solicitation. Consultant agrees not to solicit business at any meeting, focus group, or interview related to this Agreement, either orally or through any written materials. 10.9 Contract Administration. This Agreement shall be administered by Elaine Ling, Senior Planner ("Contract Administrator"). All correspondence, communications and meetings shall be directed to or through the Contract Administrator or his or her designee. The Consultant shall only take direction regarding the services provided under this Agreement from the Contract Administrator, Furthermore, Consultant agrees that the Contract Administrator shall be included any meeting, teleconference or written communication between any Town representative including Committee members and the Consultant. The Town may modify the Contract Administrator at any time upon providing written notice to the Consultant. 10.10 Notices. Any written notice to Consultant shall be sent to: Zoninq Ordinance Amendment and Objective Design Standard Dan Wery, Project Manager Michael Baker International, Inc. 500 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 300 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Program EIR Preparation Bob Stark, Principal in Charge Michael Baker International, Inc. 9755 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard San Diego, CA 92124 Any written notice to Town shall be sent to: Elaine Ling, Senior Planner Town of Los Altos Hills 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 10.11 Professional Seal. Where applicable in the determination of the contract administrator, the first page of a technical report, first page of design specifications, and each page of construction drawings shall be stamped/sealed and signed by the licensed professional responsible for the report/design preparation. The stamp/seal shall be in a block entitled "Seal and Signature of Registered Professional with report/design responsibility," as in the following example. 10.12 Integration. tion. This Agreement, including the scope of work attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibits A represents the entire and integrated agreement between Town and Consultant and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral. Consulting Services Agreement between March 16, 2023 Town of Los Altos Hills and Michael Baker International, Inc. Page 12 of 14 Seal and Signature of Registered Professional with report/design responsibility. Exhibit A Scope of Services and Compensation Schedule 10.13 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one agreement. 11 WAIVER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In no event shall either Consultant or the Town have any claim or right against the other, whether in contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages or any kind or nature whatsoever, such as but not limited to loss of revenue, loss of profits on revenue, loss of customers or contracts, loss of use of equipment or loss of data, work interruption, increased cost of work or cost of any financing, howsoever caused, even if same were reasonably foreseeable. 12 FORCE MAJEURE. In no event shall either Party have any claim or right against the other for any failure of performance where such failure of performance is caused by or is the result of causes beyond the reasonable control of the other party due to any occurrence commonly known as a "force majeure," including, but not limited to: acts of God; fire, flood, or other natural catastrophe; acts of any governmental body; labor dispute or shortage; national emergency; insurrection; riot; or war. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE] Consulting Services Agreement between March 16, 2023 Town of Los Altos Hills and Michael Baker International, Inc. Page 13 of 14 The Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date. T a-own�M/anager S HILLS CONSULTANT �' 2- Peter P, Tim hiele, Office Executive Michael Baker International, Inc. Attest: ad6-4L�� Deborah Padovan, Town Clerk Approved as to Form: Steven T. Ma as, Town Attorney 1070873.1 Consulting Services Agreement between March 16, 2023 Town of Los Altos Hills and Michael Baker International, Inc. Page 16 of 14 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES AND COMPENSATION SCHEDULE 5310921.1 Consulting Services Agreement between March 16, 2023 Town of Los Altos Hills and Michael Baker International, Inc. Page 1 of 1 We Make a Difference INTERNATIONAL January 13, 2023 Ms. Sofia Mangalam, Planning and Building Director Town of Los Altos Hills 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 Re: Los Altos Hills — New Multifamily Zone, Objective Development Standards, and Architectural Guidelines Dear Ms. Sofia Mangalam: Michael Baker International, Inc. is excited about the opportunity to partner with the Town of Los Altos Hills (Town) to meet the challenge of developing and achieving adoption of the Town's first multifamily zone by the State implementation deadline of January 31, 2024. We have the team, understanding, skills, approach, and experience to successfully complete this project on time and on budget. Michael Baker has the unique advantage of having worked closely with the Town (including you, Peter, the Planning Commission and City Council and city attorneys, and many stakeholders and citizens) over the last two years for the preparation of the Housing Element update. Our team has the advantage of depth of knowledge and understanding, including development of the zoning strategy, identification, evaluation and selection of the rezoning sites. We understand the Town character, resident concerns and priorities, and believe we have established a level of trust with the Town. By selecting the Michael Bakerteam, the Town will benefit from the following advantages: TRUSTED PROJECT MANAGER AND TEAM I Our proposed Project Manager is Dan Wery, AICP, LEER AP. This project will require strong leadership and knowledge of the zoning code and objective standards that will both comply with State law and be compatible with the Town's residential neighborhoods. Mr. Wery has award-winning experience with similar projects and understands the processes to achieve plan adoption. working on similar projects with the team members proposed for this project. He is currently Mr. Wery will be supported by a multidisciplinary team that brings demonstrated State and local experience, including preparation of the Town's Sixth Cycle Housing Element and Safety Element updates over the lasttwo years. We have partnered with Citythinkers, an architectural firm that has worked on updating zoning and architectural design standards for multiple jurisdictions. CLEAR METHODOLOGY AND PROVEN ABILITY TO WORK WITH LOS ALTOS HILLS I Ourteam has a clear understanding of the requirements for this project and a proven methodology and work program to accomplish the project goals. We have an unmatched knowledge of local needs and have demonstrated our ability to work closely with Town staff, the project team, Planning Commission, and City Council. MBAKERINTL.COM 9755 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard I San Diego, CA 92124 Office: 858.614.50001 Fax: 858.614.5001 Ms. Mangalam We Make a Difference January 13, 2023 Page 2 SPEED AND AGILITY I Timing is critical. The zoning amendments need to be adopted by January 31, 2024, to avoid risking loss of compliance, grant funds, and potential enforcement actions and penalties. Our team has the unique ability to start immediately, which will be essential in the goal of meeting the project deadline. Our familiarity with the Sixth Cycle Housing Element update effectively ell mi nates the time and cost needed by other consultants to review and understand the Housing Elementupdate. Simply put, our team exclusively reaps the benefit of all of the knowledge and experience gained throughout the Town's Housing Element update process. Similarly, we are already familiarwith and have executed a contract with the Town, so there will be no delay in executing the contracts and initiating the work. INTEGRATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) SERVICES I Michael Baker is also proposing to prepare the project's CEQA documentation (environmental impactreport [EIR),]). Our CEQA team is already familiarwith the Town, the Housing Element update, and the sites to be rezoned to multifamily. Combining the zoning, design guidelines, and CEQA documentation with the same consultant team will enable the highest level of communication, coordination, responsiveness, efficiency, and timeliness of preparation and adoption. PROVEN APPROACH I Michael Baker is committed to providing quality services on a timely basis, and we look forward to continuing exemplary serviceto the Town of Los Altos Hills. The cost and fee proposal included will remain valid for 90 days after submission. Please contact me at 858-614-5081 or DWery@mbakerintl.com for additional information or to schedule an interview. Sincerely, MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. Dan Wery, AICP, LEED AP Project Manager Steve Wragg Vice President (authorized to bind) STATE LAW COMPLIANCE Michael Baker understands that the Town of Los Altos Hills needs to prepare and adopt its first multifamily zone with objective development standards to comply with recent State Housing Law. The new multifamily zone is planned to bean overlay zone. The new zone will include evaluation and preparation of typical and appropriate objective development standards (height, setbacks, parking requirements, etc.). The Town seeks to prepare and adopt architectural design guidelines to complementthe new multifamily zone to help ensure that this new form of development fits well into the existing development pattern and is a positive addition to the community. OVERALL PROJECT CHALLENGEITASK The creation of the first multifamily zone for the Town is an elemental, and to some a potentially existential, change in the character of the Town. There could be significant opposition and controversy over a change in the basic circumstances and expectations under which residents have made substantial personal and monetary investments. The Town should expect concern over the potential impacts of new types of development on property values, traffic, noise, and visual character. This typically results in a temptation or demand for extremely comprehensive, rigid, and difficult to implement standards and requirements in the effort to provide certainty of the outcomes, or in some cases discourage such development altogether. Such regulations will violatethe intent and letter of recent State Housing Law and the Town's new Housing Element update. The challenge for this project will be to quickly develop and provide adequate information and rationale to promote community understanding, relative acceptance, confidence and trust that the proposed zoning and design guidelines and project review process will adequately protect local property and community values, and to adopt the zoning amendments by January 31, 2024 (in less than 1 year) to avoid potential compliance issues and enforcement actions. Our approach to ensure the project is a success includes several key elements. Overall, it will be important to establish a clear understanding of the goals, legal parameters and limitations, and to set appropriate and reasonable expectations for the new objective zoning, development standards, and design guidelines. We propose to focus on the essential zoning and design guideline requirements necessary to ensure that future multifamily development will have minimal disruption and impact upon the existing character and quality of life. The large lot, large setbacks, rolling hills, and heavily vegetated nature of Los Altos Hills is an advantage. These same characteristics will help hide and minimize the visibility and awareness of new multifamily housing. These will be part of the key objectives for the zoning and design guidelines. We also propose to use proven, well- established, and accepted development design guideline standards and techniques. As noted, time is of the essence. Keeping the zoning and design guidelines to their essential components will also help simplify and expedite their development, understanding and acceptance by the community, and adoption. It will be important to avoid the temptation to overregulate and create new standards that become significant constraints on housing cost or production. We propose several key steps in the process: • Early identification of and agreement on essential elements and principles. • Focus on standards and guidelines that avoid, minimize, and mitigate impacts to adjacent and surrounding single- family properties and neighborhoods. INTENNAT10NAL C 7 ® Provide attractive examples of suitable development to fit Los Altos Hills. Demonstrate (illustrate with simple graphics and explanations) how the standards and guidelines will reflect community objectives (privacy, open space, environmental sensitivity, screening, transitions, massing, etc.). ® Determine which project characteristics will be mandatory zoning requirements and which will be flexible design guidelines. • Use the photographs and illustrations from the visual preference survey and community education and engagement in the objective development standards and design guidelines. HOUSING LAW REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS The Town's first multifamily zone and development standards will be complemented by new multifamily objective design guidelines that, while not mandatory, will provide applicants and Town residents and staff clear objectives and direction to ensure that new multifamily development best fits and complements the existing character of Los Altos Hills. While a city may not deny a housing project for failing to comply with design guidelines, itcan adopt conditions of approval that implement objectivedesign guidelines, provided the conditions do not require the applicant to reduce the number of residential units and do not make the project economically infeasible. The new objective multifamily zoning and design standards will be based on attractive examples, referenced in comparison with standards of other jurisdictions, and reflect best practices and staff, development community, and public input. This will help communicate the Town's vision to developers and Town staff clearly and without ambiguity. The new zoning and design guidelines will also assistin streamlining the entitlement process to better facilitate the creation of housing in accordance with State law. The recent legislative updates that have triggered the shift to objective development and design standards include the following: INTERNATIONAL OBJECTIVE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES COMPONENTS We understand that the Town is currently finalizing its Housing Element and has a regional housing needs allocation (RHNA) of 489 units. Anew multifamily zone is necessary to meet the lower-income housing need over the next eight years. Since SB 35 and other recent housing laws require cities and counties to streamlinethe review and approval of certain qualifying affordable housing projects through a ministerial process, and prohibits denial of projects that meet objective standards, it is highly important to ensure that the quality development is up to the Town's standards and fits into the Town's community fabric. The objective development standards and design guidelines generally may include some or all of the following: • Site design: building and parking placement, access points, relationship with other buildings and streets • Massing: the size, height, width, shape of the building, upper floor setbacks, roof lines ■ Articulation: fagade enhancements, plane changes, insets and offsets, window and door design, balconies, overhangs • Materials: durability, color and texture, transitions • Design transitions: response to the existing context, roof designs, shadows/daylight impact, privacy considerations • Relationship to the immediate environment: relationship to streetscape, frontages and front yard character, parking screening, buffers, fence • ®pen space: location, function, aesthetics, landscaping, shade, tree canopy • Lighting: location, type, visibility, trespassing OPTIONAL TASKS This scope of services includes several optional tasks. Each are clearly identified in the body of this scope, and are also noted in the Work Breakdown/Fee Schedule and Project Schedule. INTERNAT10NAL E3 i, i i i 1 A . 1 11 ■ Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services with practices that encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design, civil engineering, planning, architecture, environmental, construction, and program management. For morethan 80 years, the company has been atrusted partner to commercial clients, all branches ofthe military, and federal, state, and municipal governments, providing comprehensive services and solutions. Embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations—like intelligent transportation and design -build project delivery—Michael Baker is an industry leader that delivers expertise and quality. The firm's more than 3,500 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We attribute our success to our focus on understanding and meeting our client's needs most efficiently and creatively. We bring the experience and broad perspective from our offices, staff, and clients throughout Northern and Southern California to help clients achieve a successful outcome. We have been providing placemaking and urban design services throughout California for over 30 years. The Michael Baker team will be led by Dan Wery. With over 30 years of planning and project management experience, Mr. Wery is skilled at streamlining the preparation of long-range policy planning projects. His project resume has several projects with similarscopes as proposed here for the Town of Los Altos Hills. Mr. Wery is committed to serving as an extension of Town staff, maintaining continuous availabilityto promptly respond to calls/emailsand scheduled meetings. Dan Wery has considerable experience in working on long-range projects, including zoning codes, form -based codes, and development and design standards. He has also worked on multiple Sixth Cycle Housing Element projects and is well aware of the latest regulatory changes related to housing. Other key members of our team include Surabhi Barbhaya, who led the preparation of the Town's Safety Element update. Ms. Barbhaya is a skilled urban designer and will help lead and prepare the preparation of the new multifamily zoning and design guidelines. Housing Element update team members Shannon Liska, Hannah Kreitman and Cameron Savois will provide continuity, technical assistance with site evaluation, research, and community engagement. They will be assisted by Jeffrey Graham and Alex Chapman, who are both well -versed in the delivery of objective design standards and have recently worked on several multifamily, mixed-use, and accessory dwelling unit (ADLI) objective design standards. B-2. ARCHITECT/URBAN DESIGNER We have asked architect, urban designer, and planner Diego Velasco, president and founder of Ck/thinkers Citythinkers, to assistthe Michael Baker team with preparation of architectural design guidelines. Mr. Velasco's design skills, background, and graphic approach will ensure that the standards and URBAN 008IGN + PLANNING guidelines are clearly communicated (illustrated) and easily understood. This will helpexpedite the development, facilitate review and adoption of the zoning and guidelines, and simplify their application and enforcement. With over 20 years of experience in the fields of planning and design, the firm's work ranges in scale and scope from general plans to community plans, master plans, zoning codes, streetscape design, design guidelines, and community outreach. The key team members' resumes are included in the appendix at the end of this proposal. INTERNATIONAL C7 LOS AL11 RLS Dan Wery, AICP LEED AP* Surabhi Barbhaya, AICP, LEED AP* Shannon Liska; AICP Candidate Hannah Kreitman Cameron Savois Jeffrey Graham* Alex Chapman* Jeremy Franzini, PLA (Landscape) Diego Velasco, AICP, LEED AP** (Architecture) ** Resume included in appendix ** Citythinkers B-4. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE The Michael Baker team has worked closely and effectively with the Town on the preparation and imminent adoption of the Housing Element update. The sameteam will immediately transition to the zoning amendment and design guideline preparation to implementthe Housing Element. The continuity, familiarity, knowledge, and understanding will ensure no time or knowledge is lost, thus achieving the greatest efficiency and timeliness. B-5. SIMILAR SERVICES PLANNING SERVICES Michael Baker provides diversified services to meet the planning needs of our clients. Our team is experienced in processing land use entitlements for public agencies and leading major long-range planning efforts. Implementing Plans and Policies We are practicing planners with many members of our team serving in roles that involve directly implementing development standards. We have decades of development plan preparation and entitlement processing experience. We work alongside our clients to review project plans, apply standards, and make findings and recommendations to decision makers. We have completed hundreds of projects on behalf of many cities as extension of planning staff and as planning and design consultants INTERNATIONAL C7 for project applicants. This gives us a broad and intimateworking knowledge of effective and appropriate development standards and guidelines. Our team has extensive experience with the preparation and review of development standards and design guidelines as part of: ■ Preparation of comprehensive zoning code updates • Municipal -and developer -initiated specific plans • Form -based codes • Focused zoning code amendments and design guideline projects Entitlement Processing Michael Baker planners are experienced in the entire entitlement process and understand the importance of representing our clients with professionalism while working efficiently to move projects forward. Our staff will work in tandem with agency staff across departments to review projects and document comments and conditions. Upon project completeness, our planners draft and assemblethe staff report package and coordinate the projectfor hearings per the Town's internal processes. Michael Baker planners are comfortable and professional in the hearing setting and will present project applications with clarity and be prepared to address questions from decision -makers. From startto finish, our planners document the entitlement process and work within the Town's adopted practices. We have the experience and skill to process several entitlement types: • Minor Use Permits/ Conditional Use Permits ■ Development Agreements • Minor Exceptions/ Variances • Specific Plans • Site Plan/ Design Reviews • General Plan Amendments • Tentative Tract/ Parcel Maps, Final Maps • Zoning Amendments Environmental Services (CEQA Advising, Peer Review, and Document Preparation) Michael Baker has an extensive history of providing CEQA peer reviewservices to agencies throughout the State. Our objective in conducting peer review of CEQA documents is to work collaboratively with agency staff, agency counsel, and the document preparers to make the CEQA document readable and efficient. In conducting peer reviews, we focus on providing helpful, constructive, solution -oriented comments that improve the quality, readability, and defensibility of the CEQA document, including identifying the need for additional technical reports that may be needed for CEQA compliance. Our intent is not to be overly critical of the consultant's work products or slow down or interfere with the process. To the contrary, by helping to improve the document before it is released for public review, our comments often resultin timesaved through the publ is review and public hearing process. Michael Baker also provides peer review of environmental documents and technical studies that are supported by professionals with experience in acoustics, air quality, climate change, traffic/transportation, hydrology, water quality, water/wastewater, landscape architecture, urban design, policy planning, structural design, civil engineering, GIS, mapping, and surveying. Michael Baker 6J 0...y ,.. [COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE CITY OF MENIFEE, 0: 019 Michael Baker prepared the City of Menifee's first comprehensive zoning ordinance, grading ordinance, and subdivision regulations since its incorporation in 2008. The City had been using the 1950s -based zoning and subdivision codes from the County of Riverside that applied prior to incorporation. The purpose of the new codes is to develop Menifee -specific processesand regulations that implementthe City's first General Plan adopted in 2015. The project involved an intensive code audit, staff summits, a detail GIS -based zoning -General Plan consistency analysis, preparation of a project schedule and community engagement plan, biweekly coordination meetings, stakeholder interviews, Planning Commission and City Council workshops and study, public hearings, publication of work products and deliverables on the City website, publication of the draft zoning code on a proprietary code publishing website to facilitate a user-friendly public interface, and the development, review, revision and self -publication of the code. Unanimously adopted by the City Council in December 2019. Winner 2020 Inland Empire Section of APA Best Practices Award. OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA (2022 -ONGOING) Michael Baker is currently developing the County of Riverside objective design standards to comply with California SB 35, which requires ministerial approval for affordable multifamily housing projects. Based on the County direction, Michael Baker is utilizing the Western Riverside Council of Governments Objective Design Standard Toolkitas a starting point for the County's objective design standards and would tailor them to meet County Land Use Ordinance (Ordinance No. 348) requirements. The design standards will apply to any multifamily development in the R-7 or MU zones. The design standards will include site planning, parking, landscape, lighting, building design, and architectural style standards. We are also reviewing any subjective language in the toolkit and providing objectivity based on best practices and/or design standards inthe zoning code. We are using the original graphics from the toolkit and revising them to comply with the County ordinance as well as creating new graphics, Red. fired, clay the roofs Low pitched roof Asymmetrical fa;ade/ elevations Multiple roof planes Balconies or small porches Tall, double -hung windows Niches Recessed entrances INTERNATIONAL Overhanging eaves i White or ton stucco wall with smooth or lightly textured finish Wrough! Iron migng _ Dark metal or wrought Iron light fixture with - curving brackets Arcades supported by61; columns Arched entries and windows C 7 OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS CITY OF MONTEREY, CA (2020-2021) Michael Baker developed objective design standards to comply With California SB 35, which requires ministerial approval for affordable multifamily housing projects. Based on City direction, Michael Baker amended and refined development standards and design guidelines in existing specific plans to facilitate the implementation of State law, clarify and illustrate objective standards for staff and applicants, and in turn facilitate the development of housing. Michael Baker staff assisted with the amendment of three existing specific plans—the Lighthouse Specific Plan, the North Fremont Specific Plan, and the Downtown Specific Plan—by preparing objective development standards for each specific plan area that will facilitate the development of housing on infill development sites in the City, and tailored them to comply with the City's municipal code requirements. The design standards include site planning, parking, landscape, lighting, building design, architectural stylestandards, signage, and planting palette. INTERNATIONAL E2 CITY OF COACHELLA,CA (2018-2020) Michael Baker worked with the City to develop and implement its Pueblo Viejo downtown vision plan, which was also prepared by Michael Baker. The project included identifying architectural styles appropriate to the Pueblo Viejo District, finalizing subareas, and crafting design guidelines for subareas, including signage guidelines. Each subarea has distinct characteristics derived from historical influences, public engagement, and the present development environment. These distinctions are captured via guidelines and the creation of two new zoning districts for the area. Michael Baker also analyzed existing parking conditions related to current supply and demand as well as future demand based on the General Plan update and known conditions. Winner of the 2020 APA Inland Empire Section award for Urban Design. INTERNATIONAL F baa r' Desirable articulation Undesirable articulation of building facade of building facade E3 SAN DIED©GOUNTY,CA (2020-2023) Michael Baker provided specific plan and environmental review services to San Diego County to prepare the Campo Road Corridor Revitalization Specific Plan, which was recently adopted. This community-based plan will improve the urban form, quality of life, and public safety along the Campo Road Commercial Corridor. The purpose of the Specific Plan is to establish the long-term vision, goals, and strategies and provide an implementable development and mobility plan. The Specific Plan includes new objective development standards and design guidelines that reflect community goals and design preferences and allow and encourage a mix of land uses and businesses that attract a variety of visitors and users. It includes a step-by- step implementation plan with specific actions, priorities, responsible parties, and potential funding sources to achieve the vision. The implementation plan also focuses on simplifying and expediting the approval process. mow•._ *.� .e .� hIy 4i 9 BUIIUabI A." y � I K.... fultx ckAu<x ��L{�, ftoibock 41nx ._+. 7 e m..� INTERNATIONAL a Ur Ckmj'.W. spao E4 QUALITY DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES AND ADAPTIVE REUSE CITY OF MESA, AZ • Michael Baker developed design guidelines and an adaptive reuse program for Mesa, Arizona. These foundational documents work to provide citywide guidance regarding design concepts and policies, community character, and placemaking objectives, as well as economic development strategies that will aid in creating a high-quality, recognizable built environment for the client. As the 36th largest city in the nation, Mesa is a modern communitythat covers approximately 132 square miles and is home to almost 500,000 people. Over the course of Mesa's growth, contemporary planning issues, such as the urbanization of once -suburban development patterns, the introduction of light rail, the expansion of high-capacity transportation corridors, and the advancement of regional employment centers, have all taken hold. In the future, Mesa's currentappeal is anticipated to only magnify given its opportunity and physical location within the metropolitan Phoenix area. To assist the City in promoting quality development, Michael Baker created design guidelines and an adaptive reuse program that will serve as a tool for the development community, as well as residents, business owners, City Council, and staff, to utilize when considering the location, design, and context of new development and redevelopment within the City. Key elements of the project include promoting quality site and building design practices; retaining the flexibility to promote economic development; establishing more predictable and consistent application review conditions; aligning guidelines with existing policy and standards; and addressing citywide and local neighborhood -based design contexts and issues. INTERNATIONAL SAN BERNARDIN000UNTY, CA (2021 --ONGOING) Michael Baker is helping, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) withthe ADU program to help the communities in the San Bernardino County area. The project included developing a toolkitof policies and programs for use by various communities to include in their housing elements. Michael Bakeralso participated in planning commissioners' meetingsto provide updates on the projects. We reached out to 30+ stakeholders to create a toolkit of programs and understand the state of ADU construction as well as emerging ideas in the field. A countywide online survey will be floated to gather more input. The Michael Baker team also developed plan sets for 13 ADUs varying from studio to two-bedroom configurations. Each plan set is accompanied by three different elevations based on 10 architectural styles in the County. Of the 13 sets, four sets are developed for the construction documentation stage. Additionally, Michad Baker developed objective design standards that will act as a template for direct adoption by the cities or can be customized by the cities based on their needs. The document includes the conditions to be met to have both an ADU and junior ADU. These include zones that permit ADUs, access, setbacks, heights, massing, entries, architectural details, door/window design and placement, and roof form. Other regulations include the use of ADUs/junior ADUs, rules of measurement, parking, utilities, and landscaping. Each usable room Offset windows to allow should have an operable privacy for neighbors window opening ADU Property Line i ? i Range of view from window Do not place windows directly opposite of neighbors windows Min. 6 ft. building separation Max. 16 ft. GG J - ADU setback: ft. from .4 property line I i Primary +?, ' unit • Property setback Line INTERNATIONAL A roof pitch greater shall be no greater than 9:12. ADU roof is consistent with primary structure's roof materials, eaves, pitch, and form C7 MIXED-USE ZONING STANDARDS e th"Inkers CITY OF EL CENTRO,CA (2017-2019) Citythinkers developed urban design standards for the mixed-use and medical office zoning of the City's downtown. Notable outcomes include a menu -based approach to fagade activation using frontage types, ground floor activation through design as opposed to use, and clear and simplegraphics. ARTICULATION Coordinating window locations and sizes with tha massing of a building INTERNATIONAL Breaking up into two or more buildings reduces the perceived SCALE of the btdiding MASSING Establishing a patLern of smaller forms (A, B, C) can refine the MASSING and reduce the bulk of a building by helping to identify individual dwelling units F c� SCALE Stepping bark upper levels .—reduces the perceived SCALE of the building C7 MIXED-USE ZONING CODE Ckhinkrs CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CA (2017-2019) Citythinkers developed a zoning code for six new mixed-use zones intended for transit -priority areas of the City. The code is designed to maximize development flexibility while maintaining key design features that promote pedestrian and bike orientation, placemaking, and neighborhood compatibility. A key feature includes activation of the public realm through design, not use. This is accomplished with a "menu" approach that provides applicants with a selection of frontage types they choose to apply to the project. fAW950FTOWN � .E Depth A. nnln, • Planters, garden walls, fences and hedges aro permitted at the sidewalk to a max. height of3 ft. - Length 15 h. tnin. • Provide adequate drainage away from sidewalk • Water features, shade structures, Height Open to the shy seating, and gardens are encouraged In this aroa • Vehicular parking, trash collection Encroachment into N/A andLstorage are not permitted in Required Setbacks this area MIN .. vine. 30, .. a :i,...a; IctSta x;,r P,. e4:4°^.��'' a'2,: . 22 m1tr, 61tmax. + Bay windows aro permitted on the ground floor Length Isft. max. • Provide landscape in front and around bay windows on the LDepth ground floor • Design to deflect rainwater from Height tOftm/ncfear sidewalk •tray windows should have a min. 2596 glazing Encroachment Into !/t pennitted Required Setbacks abovefrrst0oor dnrd5 t ',Sl�W AN�ardie��'�. . Depth SR. min., 10ft.max.Deslgntodeflectralnwaterfrom259b Length to 500 ofsidewalk bWld/ngfronrage L .Balcony may becovered but should be a min, 50% open to the air en three sides Lower aft. min. of balcony should Height IOh.minclear Encroachmentinto 42permitted be screened from view Required Setbacks above Brstdaor ars Sup •t`�`.,.�:dry.;'.. s.R�',�'.�Cf.����-?�rsa ,. ,',. ,.;if. est arils ..+, rpt ,"z� ei�iin��Sadst. COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO HOUSING ZONING AMENDMENTS SAN DIEGO COUNTY,CA (2022 -ONGOING) Michael Baker prepared a comprehensive set of zoning ordinance amendments and the associated CEQA documentation to implementthe newly adopted Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update (2021): The amendments focused on State - mandated revisions. The project included the review and summary of over 120 State housing laws including a matrix of relevant housing law requirements and proposed amendments. Michael Baker also provided community engagement, staff report and presentation, and CEQA documentation services. Adoption is expected spring 2023. 1 iu ' o INTERNATIONAL B-7. CLIENT REFERENCES Michael Baker has a proven track record of successfully completing projects on time and within budget. Excellent organization, tools, and methods to monitor budgets, an emphasis on communication both internally and externally, and a structured project management approach are a few examples of how Michael Baker maintains client satisfaction. To hear what our clients have to say about us, we invite you to contact our references below. Josh Lee 1170 W. 3rd Street, 2nd Floor SBCTAADU Program and Chief of Planning San Bernardino, CA 92410-1715 Objective Design Standards San Bernardino County jlee@,gosbcta.com (2021—Ongoing) Transportation Authority (909)884-8276 MichaelBakerinternational California Jeann le Naughton, AICP 4045 Palos Verdes Drive North, ADU Program and Objective Design $30,000 Community Development Director Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 Standards City of Rolling Hills Estates 4eannien ci.rollin -hills- (2020-2022) California estates.ca.us Michael Baker International (310) 377-1577 ext. 115 Mike Madrid, AICP 5510 Overland Avenue, Ste. 310 Campo Road Corridor $388,326 Land Use/Environmental Planner— San Diego, CA 92123 Revitalization Specific Plan - Long -Range Planning michael.madrid@sdcounty.ca.gov Development Standards and County of San Diego (619) 964-6918 Design Guidelines Planning & Development Services (2019-2023) California Michael Baker International Gabriel Perez 53990 Enterprise Way Pueblo Viejo Implementation Plan - $170,000 Development Services Director Coachella, CA 92236 Design Guidelines, DraftZoning City of Coachella gperez@coachella.org Ordinance, and Parking Study California (760) 398-3502 (2018-2020) Michael Baker International Renee Mezo 202 C St. Mixed Use Zone Amendments $45,000 Senior Planner San Diego, CA 92101 (2017-2019) City of San Diego rmezo@sandiego.gov Citythinkers California (619) 236-6033 Cheryl Kitzerow Community Development Director City of Menifee California 29844 Haun Road Menifee, CA92586 ckitzerow ancityofinenifee.us (951)723-3706 Menifee Comprehensive DevelopmentCode (Zoning, Grading, Subdivision Ordinances) (2018-201,9) Michael Baker International $340,000 Camila Easland Planning & Development Services, Housing Element Implementation $105,000 Project Manager 5510 Overland Ave., Suite 310 Zoning Amendments Planning & Development Services San Diego, CA, 92123 (2022—Current) County of San Diego cam ila.easlandlasdcounty.ca.gov Michael Baker International California (619) 323-7362 INTERNATIONAL ° Our proposed work plan to complete the preparation of the new multifamily zone, objective development standards and architectural design guidelines is detailed below. The scope includes all of the tasks requested in the scope of work contained in the Request for Proposals (RFP). A few optional tasks are recommended for consideration, and are clearly noted in this scope, the cost proposal and project schedule. Our Cost Proposal is based on the tasks as described and the specific assumptions and limitations noted; however, we are flexible and happy to work with the Town to refine and customize the scope of work to meet your needs and desires. Additional services and support for the tasks not included in our scope can be provided upon request, at an additional cost. TASK 1.1: PROJECT KICKOFF MEETING The Michael Baker team will conduct a virtual kickoff meeting with the Town project management team. This will include discussion of various options for: • Overall approach and content of zoning amendments and design guidelines • Community engagement, the number of workshops and hearings ■ Coordination with the required CEQA technical studies and EIR preparation The discussion will focus on the required research and analysis, identification of relevant and attractive examples of multifamily housing, and initial components of the objective development standards and design guidelines. We will also review the overall project goals and refine the proposed scope of work, anticipated project schedule, and approach and deliverables. The project team will work with the City to refine the initial project schedule with a listof critical path tasks required to proceed toward adoption by the January 31, 2024, statutory deadline. Michael Bakerwill prepare the agenda, facilitate the meeting, and prepare meeting notes including action items, project schedule milestones,and anticipated dates for public meetings. We proposed to usethe same wel I -proven com m unications protocol from the Housing and Safety Element updates. Deliverables - Kickoff meeting agenda and summary — Refined project schedule — Initial objective development standards and design guidelines contents TASK 1.2: PROJECT COORDINATION Michael Baker will conduct virtual coordination meetings with the Town staff on a biweekly (every other week) basis. Key items of discussion will ensure that objectives and milestones are tracked with the project schedule. Michael Baker will prepare meeting agendas, summaries, and action items for each coordination meeting. In addition, Michael Baker staff will communicatewith Town staff through regular email and phone calls as needed over the course of the project. Deliverables — Bi -weekly virtual coordination meetings (up to 24) — Meeting agendas and summaries TASK 2.0: ANALYSIS OF TOWN PLANNING AND LAND USE POLICY DOCUMENTS TASK 2.1: FRAMEWORK OF ZONE AND GUIDELINE CONTENTS Michael Baker is already familiar with the Town's General Plan, the Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update, the Zoning Ordinance and all relevant Town Policies as part of our work on the Housing Element update. After a focused review and summary forthe purpose of the new multifamily zoning and design guidelines, we will develop listof possible development I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L ®I standards and design guidelines. We will work with the Town to determine the guiding principles and approach for the new regulations. We will identify the essential and optional standards and guidelines as a framework to guide preparation of the draft zone and guidelines. Deliverables - Review of existing Town land use policy, regulations and procedures - Essential multifamily zone objective development standards -- Complementary objective design guidelines Optional development standards and design guidelines - Framework contents of the new objective multifamily zone development standards and design guidelines TASK 2.2: COMPARISON WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS (OPTIONAL) This task is OPTIONAL. We have found that many communities prefer to benchmark their standards to other communities to provide context, understanding and confidence in the effect of the new standards. Toward this end, we will research up to five jurisdictions that have recently updated their objective design standards and prepare a comparison based on the topics covered as wel I as certain details. The information will be presented in a matrix format, and where applicable, the existing design standards from the City will be provided for comparison. Deliverables -- Comparison of topics covered in objective design standards of up to five (5) other jurisdictions TASK 3.0: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TASK 3.1: COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY Community and stakeholder engagement and support will play a critical role in the ability to meet the January 31, 2024, statutory deadline to complete the rezonings necessary to implementthe Housing Element update and RHNA obligations. Michael Baker will work closely with Town staff to refine the engagement approach and schedule to streamlinethe zoning and design guideline development and adoption. Effective and concise communication of the necessary elements of the new multifamily zone and design guidelines will be key to developing standards that meet the requirements, providing reasonable assurance to the community that new development will complement and contribute positively to the character of the Los Altos Hills. Deliverables - Facilitated meeting with Town staff and meeting notes regarding any adjustments to community outreach and engagement strategy TASK 3.2: VISUAL PREFERENCE SURVEY Michael Bakerwill prepare avisual preference surveyto receive broad public input early in the process, including images and preference studies (applies to both the Housing Element rezoning program, the objective development standards and architectural design guidelines). The survey will include photos, plans, elevations, and sketches organized around the key goals and contents of the zoning development standards and design guidelines. The survey will ask respondents to rank or prioritize images based on favorability. The results and images will be used to guide the development of the new objective standards and guidelines. INTERNATIONAL TASK 3.3: COMMUNITY OR FOCUSED STAKEHOLDERWORKSHOP(S) Michael Baker will facilitate up to two community and stakeholder workshops to inform, educate, and solicit public input on the new multifamily zone and the objective development standards and design guidelines. A minimum of two Michael Baker staff members will attend these meetings. The workshops mayoccur during the conceptual development of the draft standards and/or after the standards have been drafted to obtain specific feedback. The workshop is proposed to be virtual. This will provide the option to record and be available to enable greater understanding and input. It may also be a method to combine content and consolidate into a single workshop to save time. Virtual workshop or focus group session using Zoom We are anticipatingthe firstworkshopto be educational and to inform participants on the "What, Why, and How" of the project. This will include but not be limited to the following: • Projectgoals, statutory requirements and limitations • What are objective development standards and design guidelines? • Why do we need objective development standards and design guidelines? • How will these objective development standards and design guidelines be used? • What areas/land uses are covered by the new multifamily zone and objective development standards and design guidelines? • What is the relationship between zoning codes and objectivedesign guidelines? The second workshop is proposed to report the results of the online visual preference survey, present the administrative or public review draft of the objective development standards and design guidelines, and obtain input to evaluate and make appropriate changes to the draft. Deliverables — Online visual preference survey — Facilitation of up to two virtual community workshops TASK 3.4: STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS (OPTIONAL) This task is OPTIONAL depending on the approach and results of the Community & Stakeholder Workshop(s) task. If desired, Michael Baker will work with the Town to identify stakeholders, including representatives from the development community, to discuss best practices, preliminary or draft zoning and design guidelines. The goal will be to promote understanding among affected property owners, the development community, and other impacted or interested parties, and identify issues and potential solutions to ensure understanding, support and regulations that are effective and easy to implement. Deliverables - Facilitation of up to two (2) small focus group meetings or interviews with up to eight (8) individuals — Introductory presentation and meeting materials — Meeting moderation — Meeting summary INTERNATIONAL r12 TASK 3.5: MEETING WITH TOWN DEPARTMENTS (OPTIONAL.) This task is OPTIONAL. If desired, the Michael Bakerteam will attend up to two virtual meetings with agroup of representatives of Town departments involved in the review and entitlement of development projects, such as the Building Division, Public Works, and Fire Department. During the meeting, we will present the fi ndings from prior tasks. We will then discuss the changes they would Iiketo see as well as ideas on filling gaps that would both help them with the safety, circulation, design, and aesthetics of the structures and increasethe efficiency of their review processes. Wewill incorporate these suggestions when developing the draft standards and guidelines under Task 4. It is assumed that the Town will arrange the meeting with the representatives of Town departments. Deliverables — Attendance and participation in up to two (2) meetings — Facilitation of one (1)focus group meeting — Introductory presentation and meeting materials — Meeting moderation — Meeting summary TASK 4.0: DRAFT MULTIFAMILY ZONE, OBJECTIVE DEVELOPMENT STANDARD & DESIGN GUIDELINES TASK 4.1: ADMINISTRATIVE DRAFT ZONE AND DESIGN GUIDELINES This task includes creation of a new multifamily overlay/residential infill development zone for the three institutional and single-family lot sites identified in the Housing Element update. (It is possible that the Twin Oaks site may be rezoned from single family to the new multifamily zone instead of an overlay.) The new zone will include evaluation and preparation of typical and appropriate objective development standards (height, setbacks, parking requirements, building and lot coverage, etc.). The development standards of the new zone will be developed in coordination with and to be complemented by the architectural design guidelines (massing, articulation, orientation, screening, landscaping, common facilities and amenities, etc.). The zone will be designed to permitand facilitatethe development of market - rate and affordable multifamily housing to meet the Town's housing needs, including a portion of the Town's current Sixth Cycle and possibly future RHNA. The objective development standards and design guidelines will be supported with a variety of graphics to provide clarity, to facilitate understanding and ease of compliance and enforcement. The design guidelines will include photographs and graphic depictions to illustrate and explain design concepts and standards. Examples from the from the visual preference surveywill be used to the extent possibleto provide continuity and familiarity with the highly ranked or rated community engagement documents and the adopted development standards and design guidelines. Deliverables — Administrative draft multifamily zone and objective development standards —Administrative draft architectural design guidelines INTERNATIONAL ARTICULATION Coordlnoling window locations and Ith tho massingof a bulldlllg IA B. CI t o gly ARI ICULAI LS Ib 1 Icl 1 I in. 11.11ding drew �.. 1'r511F y..? F hlJ�✓ � MASSING Establishing a pattern of smnllar forms IA, UC) con fine the MASSI NU and reduce l11 fat II ylyl Il nglo 1 j id fdy Jvd I i II a ring ir N (rye dt SCALE ---------------- sIq f r��} y....� r.Cty;t✓ Depicting articulation, massing, and scale graphically TASK 4.2: PUBLIC REVIEW AND FINAL DRAFT We will incorporate one round of consolidated comments from the Town to prepare a public review draft of the new zone and design guidelines. It is assumed that the public review drafts will be published on the Town website. This task assumes that the Town will provide the required notice of availability of the draft documents, and will collect the public comments, and distributing them to Michael Baker at the close of the public reviewperiod. Michael Baker will compile public comments received and make appropriate changes as necessary based on the discussions with Town staff to prepare the final zone and design guidelines documents. Deliverables - Public review draft multifamily zoneand objective development standards - Public review draft architectural design guidelines - Final draft multifamily zone and objective development standards - Final draft architectural design guidelines TASK 4.3: OBJECTIVE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINE CHECKLIST (OPTIONAL) This task is OPTIONAL. If desired, our team will prepare a streamlined development review checklistthat can be used to facilitate and expedite the review and approval process. The checklistwill be an appendix and complement to the zoning ordinance and design guidelines documents. The checklist summarizes the objective development standards of the new multifamily zone and the architectural design guidelines. It will include links and references to the zoning ordinance and design guidelines documents. Deliverables - Draft and final development standards and design guidelines checklist INTERNATIONAL AP..N- F otiiit f %-t.ti Diego m rll r s.igtt Ille iew Qt,� elilist 14 TASK 5.0: PLANNING COMMISSION, AND CITYCOUNCIL HEARINGS TASK 5.1: OBJECTIVE STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES ADOPTION Michael Baker's team will attend up to four public meetings (assuming two Planning Commission public hearings and two City Council). Itis proposed that attendance at the meetings will be held virtually. Michael Baker will prepare the presentations for these meetings. This scope assumes that the Town staff will prepare the necessary public hearing notices, staff reports, and resolutions. Michael Baker will review the documents and provide recommendations and support. Deliverables — Meeting materials and virtual attendance at up to four (4) public meetings/hearings — Review and support of staff reports and resolutions prepared by Town staff — Final adoption draft multifamily zone, objective development standards and architectural design guidelines documents (Word document, PDF, two printed copies) TASK 6.1: FINAL OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES DOCUMENTS The final objective design standards and guidelines documents will be provided to the Town after adoption. The scope assumes any requested changes at the time of adoption will be minor, non -substantive, or clarification - based edits. Substantive or time -intensive changes (if requested by the Planning Commission or City Council) would be subject to additional scope and fee. Deliverables — Final adopted multifamily zone, objective development standards and architectural design guidelines documents (Word document, PDF) CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) Expansion of existing structures, articulation, and roof forms Michael Baker is proposing to prepare the necessary CEQA documentation (EIR) and associated technical studies to support the adoption of the proposed new zone and design guidelines. Our CEQAteam is already familiarwith the Town through our work on the Housing and Safety Elementupdates over the lasttwo years. The abilityto coordinate the zoning amendments and simultaneous CEQA technical studies and EIR preparation will lead to excellent communication, coordination, timeliness and efficiency. The proposal is submitted under separate cover. We anticipate that the zoning amendments will require an EIR. INTERNATIONAL r15 ¥ U' k 0 G/ Et � k k� � 7 / E 2 J m k LU 0/ a p §: .\ a) / k $ » 5 c C/) k 0Cl- f / o IL C¢72 0 G2/ 2 k �% S0 o f m � 77/ / �� ° g G $ ujE Cf) o ¥ Z \ q cn a) 2 , U) r- � J3E C §k 0 2 5 •- E7/ M»t § k �//t ƒ ° k / Coq kmE k ƒ § 2 2 q E n �i d E INTERNATIONAL Project ^ Planner and Zoning Specialist Mr. Wery has over30 years of public and privatesector planning experience preparing general plans, zoning ordinances, and subdivision codes, project entitlement review and processing, policy planning, public participation, and environmental impact document review and preparation. He applies his experience to solve problems in a holistic, responsible, and pragmatic manner that best serves the community and environment. Principled and pragmatic, Mr. Werymaintains a perspective on long-tenn goals with a focus on implementation and achieving near-term'results. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE County of San Diego Objective Design Guideline Checklist & Expedited Approval Process. San Diego County, California Countyof San Diego, Project Manager, Technbal Approach Designer, Principal Author. This project won the 2014 Award of Merit for Best Planning Practices from the San Diego APA for creating a win-win situation by streamlining the site plan review and approval of projects that demonstrate compliance with the community's design guidelines. Michael Baker conducted a comprehensive review and analysis of all nine of the County's communities with design guidelines and then worked with each community to fine-tune the objective development standards and develop easy-to-use project review checklists, The community is ensured that projects are meeting their goals and objectives. Projects that comply with the checklists would receive a waiver of the Site Plan Permit process and only require a ministerial building permits. Years of Experience 35 Education B.A., 1987, Urban Studies, Columbia University Licenses/Certifications American Institute of Certified Planners, 1993, 010438 LEED Accredited Professional, 2009, 10037662 Board Positions Director, San Diego American Planning Association (2010-2013) Programs Chair, San DiegoAmerican Planning Association (2006-10) 2010 State Conference Committee 2013 State Chapter Awards Jurist & Facilitator County of San Diego As -Needed Advance Planning Services, San Diego County, California. County of San Diego. Program Manager. Responsible for the management and preparation of projects from a multiyear on-call contract with the County of San Diego Planning and Development Services Department for advanced planning (policyand ordinance development). Michael Bakerprovided long- range planning and associate support services on an as -needed basis to the Countyfor three years. Our services included preparation and review of draft policies and ordinances, zoning and community planning, urban design, community outreach, stakeholder engagement and facilitation, environmental review and compliance, and attendance at hearings and meetings. Mr. Werymanaged thefollowing projects over the last few years; ■ Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update ■ Housing Element Implementation —State Housing LawZoning Amendments ■ Casa de Oro Campo Road Corridor Revitalization Specific Plan ■ Valley Center South Village Form -Based Code ■ F allbrook Subarea Plan ■ Board of Supervisors - Let's Talk Housing Workshop Countyof San Diego Housing Affordability Strategy Support ■ Countyof San Diego Residential Density Yield Analyses ■ Countyof San Diego Active Transportation Plan ■ Countyof San Diego General Plan Amendment Comprehensive Property Specific Request Study ■ Countyof San Diego Urban Agricultural Incentive Zone ■ Countyof San Diego Dark Sky Communities Light Ordinance ■ Countyof San Diego Housing, Environmental Justice, and Safety Element Strategies ■ Environmental Justice Element Campo Road Corridor Revitalization Specific Plan, Casa De Oro, California. County of San Diego. Program Manager. The Campo Road Corridor Revitalization Specific Plan is a community-based plan to improve the urban form, quality of life, and public safety along the Campo Road Commercial Corridor by furthering smart growth principles and creating a vibrant and accessible community center in the heartof Valle de Oro in San Diego County. The purpose of the Specific Plan is to establish the long-term vision, goals, and strategies and provide an implementable development and mobility plan. The plan also provides flexible development standards that reflect communty goals and design preferences and allow and encourage a mix of land uses and businesses that attract a variety of visitors and users. It includes a step-by-step implementation plan with specific actions, priorities, responsible parties, and potential funding sources to achieve the vision. IN T E R N A T 1 0 N A L San Marcos Creek Specific Plan, San Marcos, California. Cityof San Marcos, Project Manager, Responsibilities included comprehensive updates and amendments to the 2007 Specific Plan, Revisions included an update of the vision, guiding principles, regulatory plan, form - based code, and implementation plan to address significant changes in regulatory, environmental, and economic conditions since ad option and reflect the realities of a much smaller commercial market due to the impact of e -retail, Michael Baker prepared retail market and land use analyses and performed environmental and infrastructure studies. Tasks included stakehdders, Task Force, Planning Commission, City Council and public workshop hearings, meetings and presentations, land use plans, economic analyses and development pro forma, community engagement, and CEQA documentation. Comprehensive Development Code Update, Menifee, California. Cityof Menifee. Program Manager, Principal Author. Preparation of the first comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Grading Ordinance, and Subdivision Regulations for the City since its incorporation in 2008. The City has been using the zoning and subdivision codes from the Countyof Riverside that applied prior to incorporation. The pu rpose of the new codes is to develop Menifee -specific processes and regulations that implement the City's first General Plan (201q. The project involved an intensive code audit, staff summits, a detailed GIS -based zoning -General Plan consistency analysis, project schedule and community engagement plan, biweekly coordination meetings, stakeholder interviews, Planning Commission and City Council workshops and study, public hearings, publication of work products on the City website, publication of the draft zoning code on a proprietary code publishing website for a public -friendly interface, and development, review, revision and self -publication of the code, Unanimously adopted by the City Council in December 2019. Winnerof 2020 Inland Empire Section ofAPA Best PracticesAward. Light Pollution CodeAmendment Strategyand Julian Dark Sky Communities Ordinance.San DiegoCounty, California. Countyof San Diego. Program Manager. Preparation of the Best Practices and Lighting Ordinance Amendment Strategy and Options Report and subsequent amendments to the Light Pollution Ordinance. The ordinance enables the recognition of certain County community planning areas as Dark Sky Communities by the International Dark -Sky Association. The project involved extensive research, internal and external stakeholder engagement, preparation of best practices relative to lighting codes, standards, and industry practices, and prepared project strategy documentation. The County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the ordinance in Novem ber 2020, Placentia General Plan Sustainability Element and Development Code Assistance, Placentia, California. Southern California Association of Governments. TaskLead. As partof a Sustainability Planning Grant, Michael Baker prepared a sustainability element and conducted community outreach in support of the Placentia General Plan update. Through this element, the City is integrating principles of sustain ability—a balance between social equity, a strong economy, and a healthy environment. This provides additional opportunities to identify ways to improve the quality of life in Placentia and become a more resilient community. Michael Baker administered a communtiy survey and conducted community outreach workshops, Implementation programs, including actions, identification of key partners and potential funding sources, and a monitoring program, were also prepared. On Call Planning Services, EI Monte, California. Cityof El Monte. Task Lead, Michael Baker is providing on-call planning services to the City. Michael Baker's services include a review of project plans for consistency with City standards and guidelines for site planning, layout, architectural design, context, and other planning -related factors. Sixth Cycle Housing Element Updates. Multiple Clients. Program Manager. Responsible forthemanagementand preparation of housing element updates, including community outreach, site inventory/geographic information system (GIS) support, CEQA documentation, and land use element and safety element amendments for the 2021-2029 (Sixth Cycle). Some of thecommunities include City of Los Altos Hilts, County of San Diego, Cityof Gilroy, City of Pinole, City of Redlands, City of San Ju an Capistrano, and City of Escondido, City of Hesperia, City of Norwalk (AFFH chapter), City of Lakewood. Moss Street General Plan Amendment, Rezone, Entitlement. Cityof Chula Vista, Program Manager. Responsible for the management and coordination and entitlement services for a high-density residential development. The project involves a General Plan Amendment, Rezone, Site Development Plan, Tentative Map, CEQA documentation and community engagement to convert the property from light industrial to high-density residential. The project included comprehensive consistency analysis, justification report, preparation of amended general plan land use and zoning maps, a fiscal impact analysis, public facilities financing plan, and an industrial lands impact analysis, Unanimous approval July 2020. On Call Planning Services, EI Monte, California. Cityof El Monte. Michael Baker is providing on-call planning services to the City. Michael Baker's services include review of project plans for consistency with City standards and guidelines for site planning, layout, architectural design, context, and other planning -related factors. Colrich Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, California. City of San Marcos. Project Manager. Responsible for the management of professional planning services as extension of City staff for the review and entitlement and conditioning and approval of the Colrich Twin Oaks Valley Road development involving a General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, Site Development Plan, Tentative Map, and Conditional Use Permit approvals for a change of Phase Two of an approved plan from retail and office commercial development to high-density residential use. INTERNATIONAL 0m,I$lil wan 7UMC Urban Designer I Senior Planner Ms. Barbhaya has 16 years of experience in urban planning, urban design, and active transportation. She has worked on a spectrum of projects, including general plan updates, specific plans, design guidelines, complete streets, bike master plans, trail and green way planning, an d p edestrian studies. Her urban planning background helps her take a holistic approach towards projects by integrating land use, transportation, and sustainable developmenttorespondto demographic, market, economic, physical, and organizational forces. Her architecture and urban design backgroun dfurther adds to this approach by focusing on the project's aesthetic aspects via design guidelines. She firmly believes that meaningful public engagement leads to ownership of the project by the communityand uses her graphic skills to communicate ideas to the audience during the project's consensus -building phase. Many of her projects have won local andstateAPA andAmerican Society of Landscape Architects awards. She has lived and worked in several countries and brings her international experience to the projects. Ms. Barbhaya is alsoan active member ofthe planning community and serves as a board member -Vice Director oflnformation for the APA, Orange CountyChapter. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Years of Experience 16 Education M.C.P., 2005, Land Use Planning, University of Cincinnati B.Arch., 1999, Architecture, Maharaja Sayajirao University ofBaroda, India Licenses/Certifications Certified Planner, Worldwide, 2008, 022061 LEED Accredited Professional, 2006 Professional Affiliations American Planning Association (APA) Board Positions Vice Director of Public Information, APA Oranqe Countv, 2019 to Present Objective Design Standards, Riverside County, California County of Riverside. Project Manager. Michael Baker is currently developing County of Riverside Objective Design Standards to comply with California SB 35, which requires ministerial approval for affordable multifamily housing projects. Based on County direction, Michael Bakeris utilizing the Western Riverside Council of Governments Objecm Design Standard Toolkit as a starting point for the County's Objective Design Standards and would tailor them to meet County Land Use Ordinance (Ordinance No. 348) requirements. The design standards will include site planning, parking, landscape, lighting, building design, and architectural style standards. Accessory Objective Design Standards and Construction Plans, Rolling Hills Estates, California. CityofRolling Hills Estates. Probct Manager and Lead Planner, Michael Baker developed the Cityof Rolling Hills Estates' ADU Program funded by SB 2 (grant -funded). The program consists of providing marketing materials and information, such as flow charts that depict the process, submittal requirements, and permits from inception to completion of the project. It also included FAQs and graphics for the website. Additionally, objective design guidelines were developed for the attached, detached, and junior ADUs that focused on various aspects of developmentsuch as massing, placement, access, materials, rooflines, windows and door design, privacy and buffer areas, utilities, architecture, and articulation. Preapproved construction level plan sets for threedesigns were also developed as a partof the ADU program. Each planwas accompanied with three elevations representing predominant architectural styles in the City. Pueblo Viejo Design Guidelines, Coachella, California City of Coachella. Project Manager and Primary Author. Responsible for identifying architectural styles appropriate to the Pueblo Viejo District, finalizing subareas, and crafting design guidelines for subareas, including signage guidelines. Each subarea has distinct characteristics derived from historical influences and public engagement and the present development environment. These distinctions are capturedvia guidelines and the creation of two new zoning districts for the area. Also responsible for analyzing existing parking conditions related to current supply and demand as well as future demand based on the General Plan update and known conditions. The project was a winner of the 2020 APA Inland Empire Section award for Urban Design. Accessory Dwelling Units Program, San Bernardino County, California. SBCTA. Project Manager, Lead Planner. Michael Baker is helping SBCTA with the ADU program that will help the communities in the San Bernardino County area. The project included developing a toolkit of policies and programsfor use byvarious communitiesto include in their housing elements. Michael Baker also participated in planning commissioners' meetings to provide updates on the projects. We reached out to 30+ stakeholders to create a toolkit of programs and understand the state of ADU construction as well as emerging ideas in the field. A countywide online surveywill be floated to gather more input. The Michael Baker team also developed plan sets for 13 ADUs varying from studio to two-bedroom configurations. Each plan set is accompanied by three different elevation styles. A total of 10 architectural styles are used to produce elevations. Of the 13 sets, four sets are developed for the construction documentation stage. Additionally, Michael Baker also developed Objective Design Standards that will act as a template for direct adoption bythe cities or can be customized by the cities based on their needs, INTERNATIONAL Campo Road Corridor Revitalization Specific Plan, Casa De Oro, California. San Diego County. Project Manager. The Campo Road Corridor Revitalization Specific Plan is a community-based plan to improve the urban form, quality of life, and public safety along the Campo Road Commercial Corridor by furthering smart growth principles and creating a vibrant and accessible community center in the heart of Valle de Oro in San Diego County. The purpose of the Specific Plan is to establish the long-term vision, goals, and strategies and provide an implementable developmentand mobility plan. The plan also provides flexible development standards that reflect community goals and design preferences and allow and encourage a mix of land uses and businesses that attract a variety of visitors and users. It includes a step-by-step implementation plan with specific actions, priorities, responsible parties, and potential fundin g sources to achieve the vision. Lockheed Martin Plant 10 Specific Plan Development and Design Standards, Palmdale, California. Lockheed Martin Aeronautim Lead Planner and PrimaryAuthor. Lockheed Martin proposed developing an update to the 1992 Specific Plan for its Plant 10 propertyin the City of Palmdale. The 520 -acre site is predominantly surrounded by vacant land, a regional airport, and several offices. The 1992 Specific Plan has exceeded the buildout requirements of the original plan. The City has indicated that it can no longer support additional development requests without a new Specific Plan being adopted bythe City. The newSpecific Plan will include updated existing conditions, allowable land uses, and Development Standards and Design Guidelines based on the client's current needs and future plans. It will ensure compliance with the City and state regulations and will include basic design and engineering for planned facilities and basic infrastructure planning. Multifamily Residential Zoning Amendment, Palmdale, California. City of Palmdale. Contract Planner. Reviewed the current zoning ordinance related to multifamily residential development standards and compared it with six other jurisdictions that were either similar in size or facing similar growth patterns. Thecomparison was presented in the form of a matrix, Based on this comparison's findings, changes were made to the zoning ordinance related to parking requirements and washer and dryer requirements. Also prepared staff reports and resolutions for Planning Commission and City Council to adopt the changes. On -Call Architectural Review, El Monte, California City of EI Monte. Project Managerand Lead Planner. Responsible for reviewing the plans submitted by various applicants to the City for industrial as well as residential developments. The plans were evaluated based on the general plan documents, zoning ordinance, and design guidelines. Conflicts and shortcomings were brought to attention in the final report, and suggestions were made as necessary to mitigate shortcomings or revise plans. Graphic illustrations were also prepared to support the recommendations. Worked on several reviews for the City of EI Monte, including Lower Azusa Road industrial development, Olney Street industrial development, and Forest Grove Street residential development. Public Engagement, Various Projects. Ms. Barbhaya specializes in public engagement. She uses her interpersonal, technical, and graphic skills to communicate ideas to develop a consensus -based vision and local ownership to foster community awareness, understanding, and support for project implementation. She is well -versed in using various in-person and online tools and strategies to engage various segments of the community. Below are some projects where she has led the public engagement effort; • Rio Prado and Bonsall Parks, San Diego County, California • Imperial Beach Boulevard Complete Streets Project, Imperial Beach, California • Bike and Ped Gap Analysis, Palm Desert, California • I-10/Cherry Valley Interchange project, Calimesa, California. • Masterplan EIR, California State University, Long Beach, California GRAPHIC SKILLS • Hand Sketches • Sketch Up • ArcMap Pro • Adobe Creative Suite; In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop INTERNATIONAL Diego Velasco, AICP, LEED AP Architectural Design Standards I Graphics Mr. Velasco is the principal and founder of Citythinkers, an integrated and multidisciplinary planning and urban design firm based in San Diego, California. With 22 years of experience in both urban planning and architecture, he maintains a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach that gives him versatile and diverse skills. His planning work ranges in scale andscope from master planned communities to general plans, community plans, zoning codes, streetscape design, design guidelines, and community outreach. His workin architecture focuses on urban, infill housing, and mixed-use. Mr. Velasco is involved in his community as an Incoming Section Director for the APA San Diego Chapter and a member of the Management Committee of Urban Land Institute (ULI) San Diego/T#uana. He has been a speaker at several national andlocalAPA and ULI events. He teaches undergraduate cityplanning, urban design, and architecture studio courses at the Universityof California, San Diego, and the University of San Diego. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE ck/thinkers URBAN D88ION + PLANNING Years of Experience 20; 3+ years with Citythinkers Education M.U.P., 2006, Urban Design Certificate, Universityof Washington B.A., 1999, High Honors Architecture Major, City Planning Minor, University of California, Berkeley Licenses/Certifications Certified Planner, Worldwide LEED Accredited Professional Complete Communities, San Diego, California. Cityof San Diego. Principal -in -Charge; Site Feasibiffly Testing, Standards, & Illustrations The project included housing incentive zoning, site testing, and feasibility. Citythinkers performed site testing and feasibility of the proposed housing density bonus program and associated development standards across representative sites in the City, Sixdevelopment prototypes and associated illustrations were created. Citythinkers assisted City staff in writing the ordinance and crafting development standards. Mixed-UseZoning Code, San Diego, California. Cityof San Diego. Principal -in -Charge; Zoning Code Writing & Illustrations. Citythinkers developed a zoning code for six new mixed-use zones intended for transit -priority areas of the City. The code is designed to maxim development flexibility while maintaining key design features that promote pedestrian and bike orientation, placemaking, and neighborhood compatibility. A key feature includes activation of the public realm through design, not use. This is accomplished with a "menu" approach that provides applicants with a selection of frontage types they choose to apply to the project, Mixed Use Zoning Standards, El Centro, California. SanDiego County, Principal -in -Charge; Zoning Regulations. Citythinkers developed urban design standards for the mixed-use and medical office zoning of the City's downtown. Notable outcomes include a menu -based approach to facade activation using frontage types, ground floor activation, not use, and clear and simple graphics. Clairemont Community Plan, San Diego, California. City of San Diego. Principal -in -Charge; Urban Design and Design Regulations Citythinkers produced urban design place types intended to demonstrate how transit -oriented development can be integrated conceptually within older lower -density multifamily corridors and commercial centers and nodes. Illustrated how design and architecture help shape spaces and places for walkability and compatibility within an existing suburban community. Crafted design standards for building design and context. GRAPHIC SKILLS • Hand Sketches • Sketch Up- 3D Design • ArcMap Pro • Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop INTERNATI0NAL Mr. Graham has over seven years of experience in the land use planning and development field, in both the public andprivatesectorsides ofplanning. He is skilled in customerservice, technical/staffreport writing, planreview, presentations topublic hearing boards, preparing long-range planning documents, ArcG14 contract staffing, entitlements; and permitting. Mr. Graham is also an active member of the planning communityandis serving as a board member- Vice Director ofAdministradon forthe American Planning Association, Los Angeles Chapter. He is currently providing con tractplanning services to Palos Verdes Estates and San Juan Capistrano. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Objective Design Standards, Monterey, California. City of Monterey. Project Manager, Lead Planner. Michael Bakerdeveloped Objective Design Standards to complywith Califomb SB 35, which requires ministerial approval for affordable multifamily housing projects. Based on City direction, Michael Baker converted goals and policies within three existing specific plans (Downtown Specific Plan, North Fremont Specific Plan, and Lighthouse Specific Plan) to Objective Design Standards and tailored them to comply with the City's municipal code requirements, The design standards include site planning, parking, landscape, lighting, building design, and architectural style standards. Years of Experience 7 Education B.S., 2016, Community and Regional Development, University of California, Davis Licenses/Certifications LEED Green Associate, US Green Building Council, 2014 Board Positions Vice Director of Administration, American Planning Association (APA), Los Angeles, 2020 Objective Design Standards, Riverside County, California. Countyof Riverside, Project Planner. Michael Baker is currently developing County of Riverside Objective Design Standards to comply with California SB 35, which requires ministerial approval for affordable multifamily housing projects. Based on County direction, Michael Bakeris utilizing the Western Riverside Council of Governme nts Objective Design Standard Toolkit as a starting point for the County's Objective Design Standards and would tailor them to meet County Land Use Ordinance (Ordinance No. 348) requirements. The design standardswill include site planning, parking, landscape, lighting, bu ilding design, and architectural style standards, Accessory Dwelling Units Program, San Bernardino County, California. SBCTA. Project Planner. Michael Baker is helping SBCTA with the ADU programthatwill help the communities in the San Bemardino County area. The project included developing a todkit of policies and programs for use by various communities to include in their housing elements. Michael Baker also participated in planning commissioners' meetings to provide updates on the projects. We reached out to 30+ stakeholders to create a toolkit of programs and understand the state of ADU construction as well as emerging ideas in the field. A countywide online surveywill be floated to gather more input. The Michael Baker team also developed plan sets for 13 ADUs varying from studio to two-bedroom configurations. Each plan set is accompanied bythree different elevation styles. A total of 10 architectural styles are used to produce elevations. Of the 13 sets, four sets are developed to the construction documentation stage. Additionally, Michael Baker is also developing Objective Design Standards that can be customized by the cities based on their needs. Oak View Estates Specific Plan, Bradbury, California. Cityof Bradbury. Project Planner. Michael Baker developed the Oak View Estates Specific Plan, consisting of policies and design standards, for 197.7 acres of an undeveloped hillside site in Bradbury. Development under the specific plan would result in nine new residential estates, a water storage tank, a loop access road, three bridges, and no -build open space areas. The design standards include site planning, landscape, lighting, building design, and architectural style standards. INTERNATIONAL Alexander A. Hanlock-Chapman Planning Support I Graphics Mr. Chapman is a planning professional andassistantprojectmanager with experience working in the complex California regulatory environment. He is experienced in the planning of environmental services, long-range planning, and affordable housing sectors. His diverse background includes the developmentand implementation of com prehensivezoning code updates, design guidelines, city ordinances, and housing elements. Mr. Chapman also has training in US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) program administration and environmental regulations. He is passionate about the environment and building healthy, equitable, sustainable communities. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Guidebook, Rolling Hills Estates, California. City of Rolling Hills Estates. Planner. Ensured compliance with recent legislation regulating the developmentof accessory dwelling unitsin California. Prepared Objective Design Standards for the entire City, including graphics that illustrate standards for improved user legibility. Years of Experience 5 Education B.S., 2017, City and Regional Planning, California Polytechnic State University Licenses/Certifications Certified Climate Protection Professional (Fellowship) Professional Affiliations American Planning Association (APA) Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP) Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Guidebook, San Bernardino County, California SBCTA. Planner. Ensured compliance with recent legislation regulating the development of accessory dwelling units in California. Prepared Objective Design Standards for all 25 partner cities to use and expand upon for their specific needs. Objective standards were paired with graphics that illustrate standards to impro\e user legibility. Objective Design Standards, Los Altos, California City of Los Altos, Planner. Ensured regulatory compliance with recent legislation while allowing for the facilitation and production of attractive and diverse housing. Evaluated the existing urban fabric and patterns of development in key corridors and lot tested on sample sites to determine best design standards. Replaced existing subjective design standards with objective language to lead to predictable, high-quality housing that fits the City's context. Land Use and DevelopmentCode Update, Vacaville, California. Cityof Vacaville. Planner. Conducted acomprehensive Development Code analysis, update, and modernization of land uses to be more flexible, user-friendly, and effective at implementing the City's General Plan. A code audit identified issues of redundancy, inconsistency, noncompliance, obsolete uses, and new uses. The code was updated, irregularities were removed, and the City's newgeneral plan vision was implemented. The final product included a modernized organization, form, and style. Residential Design Guidelines, Redwood City, California. City of Redwood City. Planner. Prepared new design guidelines to ensure that residential single-family additions, remodels, and new homes fit within their neighborhood context. The guidelines establish a robust set of design principles and best practices for an architect, developer, and resident to use in the development of a project. GRAPHIC SKILLS • Sketch Up- 3D Design • ArcMap Pro • Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop IN TERNATI0NAL INTERNATIONAL January 13, 2023 Ms. Sofia Mangalam, Planning and Building Director Town of Los Altos Hills 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 RE: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS REGARDING PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR REZONING RELATED TO HOUSING ELEMENT Dear Sofia: Michael Baker International Inc. (Michael Baker) is pleased to submit this proposal for environmental consulting services for the Town of Los Altos Hills' zone changes corresponding to the Town's Sixth Cycle General Plan Housing Element Update. Highlights of our qualifications include: LOCAL KNOWLEDGE WITH PROVEN APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY. Having recently assisted the Town of Los Altos Hills in preparing its General Plan Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update, Michael Baker offers demonstrated and unmatched familiarity with working protocols and preferences and expected quality, thereby avoiding the learning curve and intricacies often involved in working with unfamiliar consultants, and streamlining preparation of the ultimate product(s). Further, our in- depth experience in this niche of planning allows our California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) specialists to offer a clear and demonstrated approach, along with accurate and adaptive solutions, combined with a powerful familiarity with the challenges faced in analyzing the unique environmental issues of implementing housing elements. UNMATCHED HOUSING ELEMENT AND SUPPORTING CEQA EXPERTISE, Michael Baker has prepared similar housing element and generalplan updates for numerous communities in southern and central California, along with supporting CEQA documentation. Michael Baker's expert CEQA team therefore offers the Town of Los Altos Hills decades of lessons learned and proven analytical means, combined with a comprehensive understanding of State Housing Law and Regional Housing Needs Allocation requirements. We Make a Difference A HIGHLY RESPONSIVE AND EXPERIENCED IN-HOUSE TECHNICAL TEAM. As a full-service firm with an experienced in- house technical team, Michael Baker does not propose the use of outside subconsultants in preparing the technical studies required to support the EIR analysis. Rather, Michael Baker's technical specialists will prepare the required technical analyses, thereby allowing for enhanced efficiencies in communication and data sharing and ensuring a streamlined response to the task at hand. We appreciate your consideration of Michael Baker's proposal. Should you have any questions or wish to further discuss any details, please do not hesitate to contact me at (858) 527-7829 or bstark@mbakerintl,com. Sincerely, MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. Bob Stark, AICP Principal -in -Charge MBAKERINTL.COM Steve Wragg Vice President (authorized to bind) 9755 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard I San Diego, CA 92124 Office: 858.614.50001 Fax: 858.614.5001 A. QUALIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................1 B. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH...........................................................................................2 C. KEY TEAM MEMBER SUMMARY................................................................................................................... 3 ORGANIZATION CHART..;— ........ .... I ........ I ..... "............ ...... I ................ ........ .... .................................................................... 4 CAPACITY OF PERSONNEL..............................................................................................................................................12 D. REFERENCES................................................................................................................................................13 E. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS...................................................................................................................15 F. SCOPE OF WORK.........................................................................................................................................19 G. FEE SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATE...................................................................................................... 27 H. PRELIMINARY WORK SCHEDULE............................................................................................................... 28 Page i INTERNATIONAL Founded in 1940, Michael Baker International is a multidisciplinary planning, engineering, and construction management firm with nearly 3,500 employees nationwide, including more than 600 in California, We have experience working on behalf of over 100 California municipalities and local agencies, bringing a depth of understanding and experience unparalleled by most firms. We have offices and multidisciplinary staff located throughout California, Additionally, based on recent experience, we are highly familiar with the Town of Los Altos Hills' (Town) processes and requirements which will expedite our ability to quickly and effectively serve your team in preparing the Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and in evaluating potential effects that may come with implementation of the new multifamily zone, standards, and design guidelines. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Michael Baker continues to work closely and effectively with Town representatives on the preparation and imminent adoption of the General Plan Housing Element Update and the associated Notice of Exemption. The same team members that assisted with the prior CEQA efforts would be immediately available to transition to preparation of the EIR, bringing with them continuity, familiarity, knowledge, and understanding, thereby ensuring that no time or knowledge is lost and the greatest efficiency is achieved. TECHNICAL EXPERTISE As a full-service firm, Michael Baker offers an in-house team of CEQA and technical specialists that have extensive experience in identifying potential issues of concern, understanding complexities as they arise, and providing highly insightful and thorough analyses, with a common goal of minimizing subsequent revisions due to any oversights or omissions. Additionally, the Michael Baker team prides itself on being up-to-date with ever-changing standards, regulations, and requirements relative to CEQA, agency, and/or other regulatory requirements that may affect a particular locality or client that we are supporting. In taking such an approach, Michael Baker is able to consistently provide a product that ensures a complete, comprehensive analysis has been undertaken and that the intended end goal is successfully achieved without delay or unintended consequence. Page 1 INTERNATIONAL �' r r � r � 4. � ► � � r � r � � t' Having recently assisted the Town of Los Altos Hills with preparation of its General Plan Sixth Cycle Housing Element (2023- 2031) Update, as mandated by State law, Michael Baker understands the Town is now looking to address potential environmental effects related to the associated rezoning or creation of a multi -family zone and updates to the Land Use Element to facilitate the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) upon adoption of the Housing Element. It is understood that the environmental review, pursuant to the requirements of CEQA, shall consider maximum build -out allowed by the Sixth Cycle Housing Element, related General Plan amendments, and related Town Code amendments over the course of the 2023-2031 planning period. The General Plan Housing Element identifies and addresses housing needs by including goals, policies, and programs to preserve, improve, and develop housing for all economic segments of the community. This includes identifying housing sites to provide capacity for the RHNA for the 2023-2031 planning period of 489 units, including an additional 15 percent buffer. Michael Baker understands that a key component of the Town's RHNA strategy is to create a multi -family Infill zone, which would allow for multi -family development and increased densities on identified institutional and single-family lots. The Town is also including accessory dwelling units and SB 9 units on single-family lots to accommodate RHNA. In conformance with the requirements of CEQA, Michael Baker understands that the Town anticipates preparation of a Program EIR to evaluate potential environmental effects resulting with the actions to be undertaken, Although preparation of an Environmental Initial Study is identified as part of the intended Scope of Work in the Request for Proposals (RFP) provided, based on our professional knowledge and demonstrated recent experience on similar projects, we highly recommend the Town proceed directly with preparation of the Program EIR. Taking this approach will avoid unnecessary processing of an Initial Study, allowing instead for focused analysis on key environmental issues in the EIR and achieving cost savings and reductions in the overall timeline required for the CEQA process, Additionally, the RFP identifies the need for preparation of Technical Memorandums for a number of resource areas, including, but not limited to, a Water Supply Assessment (WSA) and adequacy of public services and utilities to serve future development that may be facilitated with project implementation, Pursuant to the Senate Bill (SB) 610, a Water Supply Assessment is required for a proposed residential development of more than 500 dwelling units or a development that would demand an amount of water equivalent to, or greater than, that required by a 500 dwelling unit project; or development that would substantially increase the number of service connections of the affected public water systems (increase of 10 percent or more connections above existing for public water systems having fewer than 5,000 service connections). As a General Plan is not considered to be a "project" under such definitions, and implementation of the proposed actions would not directly result in future development or entitlements, this Scope of Work does not include preparation of a WSA. Rather, the adequacy of water resources in accommodating future growth occurring with the project would be evaluated in the EIR via reliance on the findings of the applicable Urban Water Management Plan and other relevant available data and mapping sources. Further, the RFP indicates that preparation of a wastewater/sewer capacity study is required, along with evaluation of the availability of police/fire services and school capacity with project implementation. Michael Baker does not propose the preparation of stand-alone technical memorandums to evaluate such adequacy issues. Rather, such assessments would be conducted via research of existing data and through interviews with relevant personnel to solicit information and identify potential deficiencies with the providers. The findings of such outreach efforts will be incorporated into the EIR, and measures (or applicable regulations) will be identified to alleviate any potential inadequacies, as appropriate. Relative to potential effects on emergency response, the EIR analysis will incorporate and build upon previous studies recently conducted by Michael Baker in preparing the General Plan Safety Element Update that evaluated the capacity and viability of evacuation routes. Page 2 INTERNATIONAL Bob Stark, AICP will serve as the Principal -In -Charge for this important endeavor. Bob prides himself on client responsiveness, strategic CEQA compliance, and commitment to budget and schedule expectations. Mr. Stark has established himself as a trusted and highly competent manager over his 25+ year career as a CEQA consultant, He is well versed in the land use arena, having led the preparation of countless CEQA documents over several decades for agencies throughout California. Alicia Gonzales will serve as the CEQA Project Manager, responsible for day-to-day management tasks, progress monitoring, CEQA team oversight, and budget and schedule tracking. Ms, Gonzales has a proven track record of successfully managing a variety of projects for both public and private entities, coordinating in-house staff, and effectively keeping projects on schedule and within budget. Ms. Gonzales will lead the project team on a daily basis, be the point of contact for the project, and will attend public meetings and hearings to represent the Town's interests as needed. The CEQA team will further be supported by a talented group of Michael Baker environmental experts who will assist with preparation of the EIR and supporting technical studies, as well as quality assurance/quality control. Brief descriptions of the roles of key team personnel are provided below, along with the percentage of time each person is anticipated to dedicate to this project. Full resumes for key personnel identifying relevant experience are included in Attachment A of this proposal. Page 3 INTERNATIONAL A► 10.111\ I NA I Lei LOS ALTOS HILLS a Nicole Marotz, AICP, LEED AP Senior Environmental Planner/Lead EIR Preparer Milena LaSarbiera Environmental Planner/EIR Preparer Air Quality/Noise/ Energy/GHG Emissions Eddie Torres, INCE, Technical Manager Transportation Carla Dietrich, PE, PTOE, Sr Transportation Engineer Jacob Swim, TE, Transportation Planner Cultural/Tribal Cultural/ Historic Resources Margo Nayyar, Sr Cultural Resources Mgr GIS/MAPPING Richard Hendrickson, LISP Geospatial Information Technologies Project Manager NOTE; Staff shown above are key team members (resumes furnished); additional non -key staff will be used and are included in our Costs table later in this proposal. Page 4 INTERNATIONAL PRINCIPAL. -IN -CHARGE Bobtark, ACCP Bob Stark has over 25 years of experience in the preparation and management of environmental review documents pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). His expertise in guiding high-profile and controversial projects through the rigors of state and federal environmental review and permitting processes has made him a valued advisor to public agencies throughout California. His broad base of knowledge ranges from air quality, noise, and traffic analysis to habitat restoration and climate change. Mr. Stark is a member .� of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and a highly regarded instructor of professional - level seminars and continuing education courses on the topics of CEQA and environmental impact analysis. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE General Plan Housing Element and Programmatic EIR, Eastvale, CA. CEQA PROJECT Years of Experience MANAGER. Project manager assisting in the preparation of the 2040 General Plan and Program EIR. The City of Eastvale envisions its future through Eastvale 2040 (General Plan 25+ update) which includes the planning specific elements of sustainability, resiliency, housing Education choice, and environmental justice. Eastvale 2040 will reexamine and update the City's long- MA, City and Regional term vision and values to ensure that they are in alignment with their residents, businesses, Planning,California Strategic Plan, new state laws and rapidly changing economic needs in the region, A Polytechnic State comprehensive public involvement program is also being implemented and includes an University, San Luis Engage Eastvale campaign, online engagement platform, clear vision speaker series, and Obispo Eastvale ambassador program. The EIR will allow decision -makers to consider impacts, policy alternatives, controversial issues, mitigation measures, regional influences, BA, Urban Studies and cumulative impacts, and other factors that apply to the Eastvale 2040 General Plan. Planning, University of General Plan Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update, Escondido, CA, CEQA PROJECT California, San Diego MANAGER. Michael Baker is currently providing planning and CEQA consulting services to Licenses/Certifications the City of Escondido and will review and evaluate the City's progress in implementing the American Planning 2013-2021 Housing Element. This Housing Element Update would require significant efforts Association to identify additional sites with sufficient capacity for the increased regional housing needs American Institute of allocation (RHNA), taking into consideration the adequate sites requirements under new Certified Planners Housing Element laws (Senate Bill 166, Assembly Bill 1397, etc.). Land use policy changes (AICP) No. 017175 are anticipated, Michael Baker will provide environmental services to analyze the potential effects resulting from the policy decisions made with updating the Housing Element in conformance with CEQA. General Plan Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update and CEQA Documentation, Countyof San Diego, CA. CEQA PROJECT MANAGER. Michael Baker is currently providing planning and CEQA consulting services to analyze the County of San Diego's Sixth Cycle update to the General Plan Housing Element. Michael Baker is currently assisting the County with formulating the necessary changes to the Housing Element to meet the RHNA requirements. The process includes two phases to meet state schedule mandates. The first phase will include preparation of an Initial Study/Negative Declaration for adoption of the Housing Element itself. The Initial Study will focus on the potential for general growth impacts while documenting the requirement that all subsequently proposed housing projects, as well as the Housing Element implementing ordinances and land use map revisions, will be subject to further CEQA review once known. Once the land use changes, locations, and implementing ordinances are complete, Michael Baker will conduct a thorough CEQA review, inclusive of technical studies, via an EIR, The Initial Study will be modified for inclusion in the Notice of Preparation, affording a streamlined review of key issue areas in the EIR. Issues are anticipated to include air quality, GHG emissions, energy, noise, and transportation. Page 5 INTERNATIONAL CEQA PROJECT MANAGER® Alicia Gonzalez As a Senior Associate j Senior Project Manager at Michael Baker, Ms, Gonzalez offers comprehensive a programmatic management services. As a CEQA generalist and planning practitioner, Ms. Gonzalez can readily communicate complex engineering and technical matters in a way that is easy for the public to understand. Ms. Gonzalez has broad experience in preparing environmental compliance documentation pursuant to CEQA and NEPA requirements for public and private sector lead agencies. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Riverside County 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. County of Riverside, CA. DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER. Served as Deputy Project Manager for the County's Sixth Cycle Housing Element. Responsibilities included management of the project's Addendum to the County's Housing Element Environmental Impact Report, as well as conducting a series of outreach meetings with County Municipal Advisory Committees and Community Councils in relation to the project. Outreach was intended to inform the community of the proposed project, answer any questions, obtain feedback and input on housing needs, constraints and opportunities, and community goals, and determine whether the existing 5th Cycle Housing Element sites were feasible/appropriate. Eastvale 2040 General Plan Update. City of Eastvale, CA, DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER, Michael Baker is currently preparing the City's Comprehensive General Plan Update, Program EIR, and requisite technical studies. As part of this effort, Ms. Gonzalez is serving as Deputy Project Manager and is overseeing production of the project's Program EIR and requisite technical studies. Ms. Gonzalez is also providing outreach support services related to the project. Years of Experience -8 Education B.S., 2014, Biological Science, California. State University at San Marcos Professional Affiliations Association of Environmental Professionals Board Member (2017-2020) Member (2016 -Present) American Planning 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. City of Redlands, CA. CEQA MANAGER. Michael Association Baker, with technical advisory support from Veronica Tam and Associates, prepared the 6th Member (2021 -Present) Cycle Housing Element Update for the City of Redlands. The Housing Element effort involved significant public outreach via survey, one-on-one interviews, and virtual workshops. As part of this effort, Michael Baker prepared an addendum to the City's Housing Element Environmental Impact Report. Ms. Gonzalez provided management and QA/QC or the project's Addendum. The Redlands Housing Element was completed on time, within the statutory deadline, becoming one of very few cities in the SCAG region to achieve this milestone. i INTERNATIONAL Page 6 QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL. Emily Elliott, ACCP Ms. Elliott serves as the Planning Department Manager of Michael Baker's Inland Empire offices of i Palm Desert, Ontario, and Temecula. As a practitioner, she oversees and prepares community planning, housing, and environmental documents for public and private sector clients. Ms. Elliott is a versatile project manager effectively administering contracts across project types. She draws on her broad background of consulting and municipal service to develop, lead, and implement client projects. Ms. Elliott has led the successful completion of several Housing Element updates, Transit Oriented d Development projects, CEQA documents, and provides technical assistance to local jurisdictions on housing policy and community outreach. Her understanding and appreciation of the needs of public agencies, project applicants, and the public lends itself to thoughtful and efficient project delivery. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Housing Element Update Technical Assistance Program. San Bernardino County Years of Experience Transportation Authority. PROJECT MANAGER. Ms. Elliott manages the on-call planning services contract between Michael Baker and SBCTA where Michael Baker provides an 14 array of on-call planning and staffing services, Under the Housing Element Update Technical Education Assistance Program task order, Ms. Elliott leads a team of approximately 12 planners to Master of Urban and provide technical assistance to SBCTA jurisdictions related to their Housing Element Regional Planning, Updates. This includes providing review and comment of draft documents, aiding public California Polytechnic outreach activities, providing technical Q&A support including CEQA strategy for rezoning, University,, Pomona - and offering staff to agencies to help them complete their Housing Element Updates. 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. City of Lakewood, CA. PROJECT MANAGER. The city Bachelor of Geography and Natural Resources experienced nearly a 1,000% increase in its Regional Housing Needs Allocation and turned Management, San to Michael Baker to lead the update of the 6th Cycle Housing Element. Ms. Elliott oversaw Diego State University the project schedule, budget, workflow, staff assignments, and maintained regular client contact. Emily led the public participation process and presented updates on the Housing Professional Affiliations Element to local decision makers, and Certifications 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. Cityof Redlands, CA. PROJECT MANAGER. Michael American Institute of Baker, with technical advisory support from Veronica Tam and Associates, prepared the 6th Certified Planners Cycle Housing Element Update for the City of Redlands. The Housing Element effort American Planning involved significant public outreach via survey, one-on-one interviews, and virtual Association, Inland workshops, Ms. Elliott served as project manager and oversaw the project schedule, budget, Empire Section, current workflow, and staff assignments. Ms, Elliott engaged regularly with the client to maintain Section Director open and clear communication. The Redlands Housing Element was completed on time, Association of within the statutory deadline, becoming one of very few cities in the SCAG region to achieve Environmental this milestone, Professionals, Inland Empire Chapter, former Communications Director Page 7 INTERNATIONAL SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER Nicole arotz, AICP, LEED AP Nicole Marotz assists in the management and preparation of environmental and planning studies for public and private sector clients in accordance with CEQA, NEPA, and other local, state, and federal laws. Her primary work involves preparing and coordinating environmental impact reports and initial study/mitigated negative declarations for a variety of project types. Ms. Marotz is also responsible for the preparation and review of environmental technical reports, in addition to providing land use and planning services for development and redevelopment projects in San Diego County, as well as M elsewhere within Southern and Central California. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE City of Bakersfield Hillside Development Ordinance EIR, City of Bakersfield, CA. SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER. Ms. Marotz served as the lead EIR preparer on behalf of the Years of Experience City of Bakersfield for this highly controversial project. The EIR was prepared in compliance 25+ with a writ of mandate issued by the Kern County Superior Court in an action entitled DKS Education Investments, LLC v. The City of Bakersfield, et al. The area affected by the Amended Hillside Development Ordinance was approximately 6,530 acres. The project allowed for Masters, Urban and amendments to the City's original Hillside Development Combining Zone Ordinance of the Environmental Municipal Code to implement the goals and policies of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Planning, University of Plan relative to preservation and maintenance of hillsides as a scenic resource of the City, _ Virginia, Charlottesville and to protect the general public from the threat of wildfire, hillside instability, and landslides, BA, Architectural Studies, As a result of development restrictions proposed with the ordinance, major issues evaluated University of Kansas, in the EIR included the potential for the project to: 1) indirectly cause conversion of Lawrence agricultural land to residential use due to future development being displaced; 2) cause an Professional Certificate - increase in energy consumption due to future lower -density development; and 3) cause an Green Energy increase in air pollution due to future lower -density development. Management, 2011, General Plan Update, Program EIR, and Climate Action Plan, City of Murrieta, CA. San Diego State SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER. Assisted in preparation of an update to the City's University General Plan and General Plan EIR. The City Council's major priority with the update was to Licenses/Certifications focus on economic development, with a focus on adding more jobs, specifically high paying American Institute of skilled jobs, along with providing retail to support the community. Responsibilities also Certified Planners included preparation of the Climate Action Plan to assess potential global warming effects of (AICP) No. 127424 , future development. Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update, Town of Los Altos Hills, CA. SENIOR Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER. Responsible forteam coordination to determine appropriate Accredited Professional CEQA documentation for implementation of the Town of Los Altos Hill's Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update. Responsible for preparing a Notice of Exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) ("Common Sense" Exemption). Page 8 Wii7E3191WA[7 ■ill ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER Milena LaBarbiera Ms. LaBarbiera specializes in preparation of environmental and planning studies for public and private sector clients in accordance with CEQA and other local, state, and federal laws. Her work typically consists of the preparation and coordination of EIRs, IS/MNDs, and categorical exemptions (CEs). Ms. LaBarbiera also brings experience conducting comprehensive Phase I Environmental Site 3: Assessments in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and protocols. ti !_ n jE s; S RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update, Town of Los Altos Hills, CA. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER. Participated in evaluating appropriate CEQA documentation for implementation Years of Experience of the Town of Los Altos Hills' Sixth Cycle Housing Element update. Responsible for 1.5 preparing a Notice of Exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) Education ("Common Sense" Exemption). Sixth Cycle Housing Element, Safety and Environmental Justice Element Updates, City - BA, Environmental and Ocean Sciences, CA. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER. Responsible for preparing an of San Juan Capistrano, p p p g University of San Diego Addendum to the City's General Plan Program EIR to reflect changes to the General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance required to implement the City's 2021-2029 Professional Affiliations ;. Housing Element update. Responsibilities also included team coordination and a review of and Certifications City planning documents (Municipal Code, General Plan) to help develop a ministerial Association of environmental process for by -right projects. Environmental Sixth Cycle Housing Element and Safety Element Updates, City of Pinole, CA. Professionals (AEP), ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER. Michael Baker is currently preparing a comprehensive set of San Diego Chapter revisions to the City's Sixth Cycle General Plan Housing Element and Safety Element and is Women's Transportation preparing a new Environmental Justice Element, Responsible for coordination with project Seminar (WTS), San team and the City of Pinole to determine appropriate CEQA documentation for Diego Chapter implementation of the City's Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update. Prepared a Notice of Exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) ("Common Sense" Exemption) and associated documentation of findings. Page 9 INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL MANAGER EddleTorres, INCE Mr. Torres oversees the management of technical studies with a specialty in acoustics, air quality, and climate change assessments. He offers 23 years of experience and currently leads Michael Baker's efforts to be at the forefront of global climate change studies. Mr. Torres has prepared numerous analyses that are consistent with climate change legislation such as Assembly Bill 32, Senate Bill 97, Executive Order S-3-05, and Senate Bill 375. In addition to analyzing climate change impacts, he has led the development of numerous greenhouse gas inventory models to calculate greenhouse gas V emissions from such sources as vehicular traffic, stationary sources, electricity consumption, water consumption, and construction processes, RELEVANT EXPERIENCE City of Buena Park General Plan Update and EIR, Buena Park, CA. TECHNICAL STUDY MANAGER. Michael Baker prepared the Buena Park 2035 General Plan update and Years of Experience Program EIR. The General Plan update began with a community outreach process, resulting 23 in the creation of a 25 -year vision statement that is directly reflective of the priorities Education identified by the community. The General Plan identified key focus areas that the City MS, Mechanical anticipated will have the highest likelihood of change through redevelopment and new Engineering, University development over the life of the General Plan. In addition to text descriptions, the 2035 of Southern California General Plan creatively incorporated land -use snapshots with call -outs, photographs, case studies, renderings, three-dimensional illustratives, and graphic exhibits to visually convey BS, Mechanical the desired vision for each of the focus areas, and for the community at large. Engineering, University City of Shasta Lake Hazard Mitigation Plan and General Plan Safety Element Update, of California, Irvine Shasta Lake, CA, TECHNICAL STUDY MANAGER. Michael Baker is preparing a Local BA, Environmental Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City pursuant to the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Analysis and Design, Act of 2000. The plan includes identification and profiling of the City's identified natural University of California, hazards, vulnerability assessment, mitigation strategies, and plan implementation and Irvine maintenance, and involves public participation during the planning process including public Certificate, 2000, workshops and outreach. Fundamentals of Moffett Park Specific Plan EIR, Sunnyvale, CA. TECHNICAL STUDY MANAGER. Michael Mechanical Baker prepared a specific plan and corresponding EIR for Moffett Park. The plan was Engineering, University intended to be a comprehensive framework for buildout of 23.3 million square feet (SF) of of California, Irvine use. The plan included mechanisms to address an expanded transit core within a quarter- Licenses/Certifications mile of light rail transit stations, 23.3 million SF of basic entitlements with an additional 2 Institute of Noise Control million SF to be allocated as floating, and the ability to transfer development rights between Engineering; 2002 parcels. The EIR focused on the ability of the City to accommodate the infrastructure needs of an increase of approximately 12 million SF at buildout. 2,11 Traffic Noise Analysis, California 2.2.1 Air Quality Analysis, California Page 10 INTERNATIONAL SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER Carla Dietrich, PE, PTE Ms. Dietrich is experienced in traffic engineering and transportation planning studies. She has served as a traffic task manager on various projects including conceptual engineering studies, corridor studies, feasibility studies, interchange justification reports, traffic impact studies, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) assessments, and traffic analysis in support of environmental documents. Ms. Dietrich is knowledgeable in the areas of traffic signalization, safety, complete streets, access management, VMT, bicycle and pedestrian design, and context sensitive solutions. Her technical expertise includes �< 5s crash analysis, traffic simulation, capacity analysis including roundabouts and coordinated signal systems, queuing analysis, and trip generation analysis. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE On -Call General Plan Planning and Environmental Support, Riverside County, CA. TRAFFIC ENGINEER. Provided traffic engineering support. Michael Baker has provided on- Years of Experience call general plan support to the County since 2014. Responsibilities include processing 25 General Plan amendments, CEQA compliance, zoning code amendments, and climate Education action plan support. Michael Baker has also completed the County's Fifth Cycle Housing BS, Civil and - Element update. Environmental Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Program and Environmental Impact Report, City of Engineering, Carnegie Lancaster, CA, TRANSPORTATION PLANNER. Michael Baker is currently assisting the City Mellon University of Lancaster with the preparation of a VMT Mitigation Program and associated EIR, The Licenses/Certif!cations project aims to establish mitigation for projects that exceed the City's VMT thresholds in the form of a mitigation impact fee, The program identifies relevant transportation demand Professional Engineer, management strategies and VMT-reducing projects within the City to be funded by the Pennsylvania, 2004, impact fee. These funds would be utilized to fund active transportation infrastructure projects PE070655 in the City to help the City meet its VMT reduction goals. The overall intent of the program is Professional Traffic to streamline the Senate Bill 743 compliance process for development projects while funding Operations Engineer, future VMT improvement projects to reduce citywide VMT. 2008, 2468 Griffin Homes Project, Cityof Redlands, CA. TRAFFIC ENGINEER. Conducted traffic impact Professional Engineer, study peer review. Michael Baker provided engineering services for the Griffin Homes Connecticut, 2003, project, a plan of 207 single-family residences with associated utilities, infrastructure, open PEN.0022832 space, and recreational areas on approximately 37.2 acres. Michael Baker performed site Professional Affiliations development and created the following amendments; a General Plan amendment for Institute of Transportation Commercial to Low -Density Residential; a Specific Plan amendment to remove the site from Engineers (ITE) the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan; and a New Specific Plan for residential development, with applicable development standards. Page 11 INTERNATIONAL Michael Baker has sufficient in-house staff resources and capability to perform the work identified in the RFP upon contract approval. We will coordinate with the Town during project initiation and on an ongoing basis during the CEQA process to identify key milestone dates and to ensure the project is processed consistent with City expectations in order to achieve adoption of the EIR in a timely manner. The anticipated capacity of key CEQA personnel is identified below, KEYPERSONNEL ROLE AVAILABILITY Principal -In -Charge 15% Bob Stark, AICP Alicia Gonzales CEQA Project Manager 40% Emily Elliott, AICP Quality Assurance/Quality Control 25% Nicole Marotz, AICP, LEED AP Lead EIR Preparer 50% Milena LaBarblera EIR Preparer 60% Eddie Torres, INCE Air Quality, Energy, GHG Emissions, Noise 15% Technical Manager Carla Dietrich, Transportation/Mobility 20% PE, PTOE Senior Transportation Engineer Jacob Swim, TE Transportation/Mobility 25% Transportation Engineer CulturallTribal Cultural/Historic Resources Margo Nayyar 10% Senior Cultural Resources Manager Rick Hendrickson GIT/Mapping Resources 10% Technical Manager Page 12 INTERNATIONAL Michael Baker has a proven track record of successfully completing projects on-time and within budget. Excellent organization, tools, and methods to monitor budgets, an emphasis on communication both internally and externally, and a structured project management approach are a few examples of how Michael Baker maintains client satisfaction. To hear what our clients have to say about us, we invite you to contact our references below, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO HOUSING ZONING AMENDMENTS Contact Name: Camila Easland, Project Manager ■ Address: Planning & Development ' Services, 5510 Overland Ave., Suite 310, San Diego, CA, 92123 ■ Phone Number/Email: (619) 323-73621 camila.easland@sdcountyca;gov - _ - -z- Description Michael Baker prepared a comprehensive set of zoning ordinance amendments to implement the newly adopted Sixth Cycle HousingElement Update (2021). The amendments focused on State -mandated revisions. The project included the review and summary of over 120 State housing laws including a matrix of relevant housing law requirements and proposed amendments. Pursuant to CEQA, Michael Baker prepared an Addendum to the County of San Diego's General Plan Environmental Impact Report to reflect required changes to the County Code and Zoning Ordinance, as required to comply with recently -adopted State laws. The General Plan EIR was evaluated in context of the proposed amendments to the County Code and, Zoning Ordinance, thereby successfully streamlining the approvals via the EIR Addendum; in Key CEQA Team: Bob Stark, AICP (CEQA Project Manager); Nicole Marotz, AICP, LEER AP (Senior Environmental Planner); Milena LaBarbiera (Environmental Planner) • :: f _"_��jf FOX�POINT FARMS Elk, Contact Name: Anna Colamussi, Assistant Development Services Director m Address: City of Encinitas; 505 S. Vulcan Avenue; Encinitas, CA 92024 j i Phone Number/Email: (760) 633-27241 acolamussi@encinitasca.gov Description: Michael Baker was contracted, by the City of Encinitas to prepare an EIR for r. the Fox Point Farms project. The project approach reflected a growing movement towards ' residential housing development and offered an "Agrihood" community on approximately 21.5' acres, consistent with the: Concept Plan identified for the site in'the City's Housing Element Update adopted in 2019 The project was aimed at meeting residential housing demands within the San Diego area i while integrating other unique` features, aimed at sustainability, providing a variety of housing types (including affordable housing units), focusing on local community and goods, reducing transportation demands, and 'offering a more well-rounded housing I experience for residents, as well as offering amenities for use by residents of the surrounding community. The project proposed an "Agrihood" community consisting of 53 for -sale cottages/carriage u n its/town homes, 197 apartments, edible landscaping, an organic farm, community gardens, trails, social spaces, a community library, and a community recreation center. The project also included a shared public/private agricultural amenity area including a farm -to -table restaurant, farm stand, event lawns, discovery; garden, greenhouse and community work area, and an outdoor education patio. The housing proposed included 211 market -,rate units and 39 "very low" affordable residential units. The EIR was solely awarded the "Outstanding Environmental Analysis Document - EIR or EIS" by the San Diego Chapter` of the Association of Environmental Professionals in October 2022. ■ Key CEQA Team: Bob Stark, AICP (CEQA Project Manager); Nicole Marotz, AICP, LEED AP (Senior Environmental Planner) �. Page 13 INTERNATIONAL yy § - � r �� .: t 'FF�l�� nen+ i3'Y°�^ p � ,. y. •: � �.� t K CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO SIXTH CYCLE HOUSING, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENTS ' Contact Name: Joel Rojas, Development Services Director ■ Address: 32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 ■ Phone Number/Email: (949) 234-4410 / r JRojas@sanjuancapistrano.org Description: Michael Baker is preparing a comprehensive set of revisions to the City's Housing Element and Safety Element, and is preparing a new Environmental Justice Element. The project involves a comprehensive public engagement plan, including special workshops and outreach to areas of concentrated needs and coordination with community- based organizations to promote fair housing and environmental justice. Michael Baker is currently preparing an Addendum to the City's General Plan Program EIR to evaluate potential environmental effects of the revisions required to the City's General Plan land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance in order to implement the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update. n Key CEQA Team: Bob Stark, AICP (CEQA Project Manager); Nicole Marotz, AICP, LEED AP (Senior Environmental Planner); Milena LaBarbiera (Environmental Planner) Page 14 INTERNATIONAL As a leader in the planning and environmental fields, Michael Baker offers direct experience in assisting communities throughout California in general pland and housing element updates that retain community character, yet provide for future growth and the ability to meet established housing and land use goals. As an important tool in developing economically viable communities, Michael Baker staff has worked hand-in-hand with cities and counties to ensure that such plans are effective, successful, and implementable, Reinforcing Michael Baker's role as a recognized expert in this realm, we are currently assisting the following agencies with preparing housing element updates and/or general plans, along with the required supporting CEQA documentation, to successfully guide future growth within their communities: ■ County of San Diego - Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update - Zoning Amendments; Addendum to the Program EIR ■ City of Eastvale - General Plan Update and Program EIR ■ City of Pinole 2023-2031 (Sixth Cycle) Housing Element Update — Notice of Exemption ■ Town of Los Altos Hills 2023-2031 (Sixth Cycle) Housing Element Update — Notice of Exemption With preparation of these documents, in addition to our extensive experience preparing numerous other general plan updates, housing elements, and supporting CEQA documentation and technical analyses for projects both locally and throughout the State of California, Michael Baker offers the Town of Los Altos Hills an unmatched depth of knowledge and understanding of Housing Law and land use regulations and policies, combined with relevant experience and effective application of CEQA regulations in evaluating the potential environmental implications of meeting State and local housing goals. The projects on the following pages show Michael Baker's experience on similar projects that have been completed or are ongoing. We are leaders and experts in all of the necessary disciplines, and the following demonstrates our extensive experience, resources, and capabilities to support the Town in preparing the Program EIR for the zoning amendments required to implement its General Plan Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update. INTERNATIONAL Housing Element documents prepared by Page 15 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, CA (2020 - ONGOING) Michael Baker provided comprehensive environmental services to the County of San Diego to update the General Plan Sixth Cycle Housing Element in conformance with State Housing Law and to meet the Regional Housing Needs Assessment developed by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Preparation of the Housing Element update involved an Existing Conditions and Needs Assessment to determine the County's progress on implementing the current Housing Element. Based on further research, data collection, and policy evaluation, the Housing Element Update was prepared to address the County's Regional Housing Needs Assessment. Subsequently, Michael Baker prepared a comprehensive set of zoning ordinance amendments to implement the newly adopted Sxith Cycle Housing Element update. The amendments focused on State -mandated revisions. The project included the review and summary of over 120 State housing laws including a matrix of relevant housing law requirements and proposed amendments. CEQA-related responsibilities included preparation of an Addendum to the County of San Diego's General Plan Environmental Impact Report to reflect changes to the County Code and Zoning Ordinance, as required to comply with recently -adopted State laws. The General Plan EIR was evaluated in context of the proposed amendments to the County Code and Zoning Ordinance, thereby successfully streamlining the approvals via the EIR Addendum, Michael Baker and the consultant team have also provided extensive public outreach and engagement services throughout the process including use of housing needs surveys, stakeholder interviews, community workshops, and study sessions with County staff. Page 16 INTERNATIONAL CITY OF EASTVALE, CA (2021- ONGOING) Michael Baker is currently leading a comprehensive General Plan Update and supporting Program EIR that will address the City's recent growth trends and embrace a unique opportunity for well-planned future growth that effectively captures community values. Eastvale's first General Plan (2012) was adopted shortly after City incorporation. The General Plan Update process looks out to the year 2040 and is aimed at bringing together the community to re-examine the City's long-term vision and values to ensure they are in alignment with residents, businesses, new State laws, and rapidly changing economic needs in the region. Key issues evaluated in the EIR include air quality, biological and cultural/tribal resources, energy, greenhouse gas emissions, land use and planning, noise, population and housing, and utilities and public services. Transportation/mobility issues will also be important to ensure opportunities to reduce automobile dependence and encourage bicycle and pedestrian movement are maximized as a means to minimize potential environmental impacts. The project also includes extensive outreach efforts to engage the community. The "Welcome to Engage Eastvale" website, the City's online engagement platform, allows Eastvale residents, businesses, and community partners to become more involved with City decision-making and goal setting all at the click of a button. The system allows interested parties to engage by sharing ideas and asking questions about featured projects of interest. Page 17 INTERNATIONAL CITY OF PINOLE, CA (2022- ONGOING) Michael Baker is currently preparing a comprehensive set of revisions to the City of Pinole's Sixth Cycle General Plan Housing Element and Safety Element, and is preparing a new Environmental Justice Element, The project involves a comprehensive public engagement plan in four languages and multiple City Council and Planning Commission workshops. The Safety Element update includes updating the current Safety Element to align with the Office of Planning and Research guidelines, bolstering the wildfire section, and addition to addressing several new topics, including climate resiliency, evacuation, drought, dam inundation, tsunami, emergency preparedness, crime, and health crises. The Environmental Justice Element is a new element but will incorporate policies from the Health Element and establish a nexus with the Sustainability and Conservation Element, Pursuant to CEQA, Michael Baker coordinated with the City to determine the appropriate documentation for implementing the Housing Element update, As a result of such discussions, Michael Baker prepared a Notice of Exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) ("Common Sense" Exemption) and associated documentation of findings. Source: city of Pinole website, January 2023 2023-2031 (SIXTH CYCLE) HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE - NOTICE OF EXEMPTION • + • • i • Michael Baker is currently preparing a comprehensive set of revisions to the City of Pinole's Sixth Cycle General Plan Housing Element and Safety Element, and is preparing a new Environmental Justice Element. The project involves a comprehensive public engagement plan in four languages and multiple City Council and Planning Commission workshops. The Safety Element update includes updating the current Safety Element to align with the Office of Planning and Research guidelines, bolstering the wildfire section, and addition to addressing several new topics, including climate resiliency, evacuation, drought, dam inundation, tsunami, emergency preparedness, crime, and health crises. The Environmental Justice Element is a new element but will incorporate policies from the Health Element and establish a nexus with the Sustainability and Conservation Element. Pursuant to CEQA, Michael Baker coordinated with the City to determine the appropriate documentation for implementing the Housing Element update. As a result of such discussions, Michael Baker prepared a Notice of Exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) ("Common Sense" Exemption) and associated documentation of findings. ® Page 18 INTERNATIONAL 1111-s-01firffo L Michael Baker's proposed Scope of Work considers the environmental efforts that will be undertaken with preparation of the Program EIR for zone changes required to implement the Town's General Plan Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update. The EIR will build upon any relevant data and/or findings made to date to allow for a focused evaluation of pertinent environmental issue effects resulting with the anticipated zone changes, Our Scope of Work is based on the tasks as described and the specific assumptions and limitations noted; however, we are flexible and happy to work with the Town to refine and customize the Scope of Work to meet your needsand desires. Additional services and support for the tasks not included in our Scope of Work can be provided upon request, at an additional cost. As previously stated, based on our understanding of the existing setting and information provided to date, it is our professional opinion that an EIR would satisfy the requirements of CEQA while providing a defensible document that the Town can have full confidence in. Accordingly, this Scope of Work excludes preparation of an Environmental Initial Study, thereby providing cost savings and efficiency. Task 1.1 Kickoff Meeting and Project Initiation Upon notice to proceed from the Town, key members of Michael Baker's CEQA team will meet with Town staff to review the Scope of Work and schedule and address any questions regarding the environmental process prior to commencement of work on the project, This Scope of Work assumes that the kickoff meeting will be via teleconference, not in-person. The following items will be addressed and will be followed up by meeting notes and an action item list based on decisions made at the meeting: ■ Review and refinement of the Scope of Work • Identification of any potential roadblocks, schedule constraints, or "hot button" issues ■ Identification of proper communication protocols between Michael Baker, the Town, and other parties involved ■ Discussion of any known issues of concern that should be included in the technical analyses ■ Discussion of anticipated project schedule and milestones Task Deliverables: -- Materials for kickoff meeting with Town via web conference — Meeting attendance sheet and meeting notes — Work Plan including contact information, QA/QC protocols, and initial project schedule Meetings: — Attendance at one (1) kickoff meeting with Town staff Task 1.2 Document Review and Data Collection Michael Baker will coordinate with Town staff and/or federal, State, and/or local agencies that may be affected by the project to acquire relevant environmental data, previous studies or plans for any of the project sites, and/or other available files, exhibits, maps, and reference documents, Michael Baker will evaluate the necessary information with respect to the proposed project and identify any data gaps. This task does not include in-person surveys of the sites potentially affected by the Housing Element Update. Rather, Michael Baker will conduct desktop review of the sites, as appropriate, to ensure an understanding of existing and planned land use and zoning conditions, environmental setting, and/or other factors to help frame the EIR approach. Page 19 INTERNATIONAL Task 2. 1. Notice of Preparation Michael Baker will prepare the Notice of Preparation (NOP) which will include a project description, location map, and list of probable environmental effects of the project. Michael Baker will also prepare the Notice of Completion and Electronic Document Submittal forms to allow for filing of the NOP with the State Clearinghouse, Michael Baker will respond to one (1) round of Town comments on the NOP and State Clearinghouse forms. This Scope of Work assumes that Michael Baker will be responsible for filing the NOP with the State Clearinghouse (electronically) and County Clerk and payment of associated fees (for reimbursement). However, this Scope of Work assumes that the Town will be responsible for mailing of the NOP to relevant agencies and organizations; posting in a local newspaper and/or on the Town's website; or any radius mailings via certified mail, along with payment of the associated fees. Michael Baker will document any public comments received relevant to CEQA and will evaluate the key issues raised in preparation of the EIR. Task Deliverables: — Digital copy - NOP (for Town review) — Filing of NOP and associated forms with State Clearinghouse — Filing of NOP with County Clerk and payment of associated fees (for reimbursement) — Summary table (digital format) of key issues relevant to CEQA received during public comment period TASK 3 ® SENATE BILL (SB)18 AND ASSEMBLY DILL (AB) 52 ASSISTANCE Task 3.1. SB 18 and AB 52 Assistance Michael Baker's cultural resources specialists will assist Town staff in complying with SB 18 which requires consultation with relevant Native American tribes whenever a general plan, general plan amendment, specific plan, specific plan amendment, or open space element is proposed for adoption. Michael Baker will coordinate with the appropriate Town staff to draft notification letters on the agency's letterhead, indicating preparation of the zoning changes required to implement the General Plan Housing Element Update and will provide such notifications to the Town for use. This task assumes that the Town would be responsible for the mailing of any such notices and all costs associated with such actions. Michael Baker's team of in-house archaeologists will also assist the Town in meeting Native American consultation requirements pursuant to AB 52. In coordination with Town staff, Michael Baker will prepare draft consultation letters to tribes that have requested AB 52 notification. While consultation is required to be government -to -government, Michael Baker professionals can participate remotely in meetings as agents of the Town to help guide discussions and document issues and resolutions. Task Deliverables: — Draft SB 18 and AB 52 notification letters for Town review (digital copy only) - Final SB 18 and AB 52 notification letters for Town use/distribution (digital copy only) — Consultation meeting notes and final consultation log (digital copy only) TASK 4 - PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING Task 4.1. Public Scoping Meeting Michael Baker will assist Town staff with conducting one public scoping meeting to gain community input on the content of the EIR. It is anticipated that the meeting will occur via virtual platform or other method deemed appropriate by Town staff during the 30 -day NOP comment period. Michael Baker will coordinate with Town staff to prepare a PowerPoint presentation. This task assumes that Michael Baker will assist Town staff in giving the presentation and will be in attendance to answer any CEQA-related questions. Page 20 INTERNATIONAL Task Deliverables: -- Coordinate with Town staff for draft PowerPoint presentation (digital format) — Summary table (digital format) of key issues relevant to CEQA received during public scoping meeting Meetings: — Attendance at one public scoping meeting (in-person or digital format TASK 5 - PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL STUDIES It is anticipated that preparation of the following technical studies will be required to support the Program EIR, Unless otherwise stated below, this Scope of Work for Tasks 5.1 to 5.5 below assumes Michael Baker making one set of revisions on the technical memorandums, based on one consolidated set of comments received from Town staff. Michael Baker recognizes the RFP notes that preparation of technical reports for aesthetics, public services and utilities, as well as a water supply assessment, is anticipated to be required. While each of these issue areas will be analyzed to CEQA standards in the Program EIR, Michael Baker feels that stand-alone technical studies are not warranted. Rather, evaluations will be incorporated directly into the relevant chapters with technical documentation and references included in appendices. Similarly, biological resources and cultural resources evaluations will rely on desktop research and state databases to document baseline conditions, as it is not necessary or practical to conduct site surveys for all affected properties. Task 5.1 Air (duality Memorandum Existing Conditions and Regulations, The Town is located within the San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin (SFBAAB), which is under the jurisdiction of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD). Federal, State, Regional, and Local air quality regulations will be discussed. The analysis will describe and address the requirements set forth by the BAAQMD CEQA Air Quality Guidelines, Project Emissions. Operational (i.e., area, mobile, and energy source) emissions will be quantified with CaIEEMod and compared to the BAAQMD regional thresholds of significance. Primary sources of emissions will be related to area sources and local/regional vehicle miles traveled. Project consistency with the latest version of the BAAQMD Clean Air Plan will also be addressed. Additionally, a qualitative discussion of potential health impacts to sensitive receptors from exposure to project emissions will be provided per guidance from the California Supreme Court decision for Sierra Club vs. County of Fresno (Friant Ranch L.P.). Task 5.2 Energy Memorandum Michael Baker will analyze the energy implications of the project pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21100(b)(3) and Appendix G and Appendix F of the CEQA Guidelines. These statutes and guidelines require a project to describe, where relevant, the wasteful, inefficient, and unnecessary consumption of energy caused by a project. In addition, Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines requires a consistency analysis with state or local plans for renewable energy or energy efficiency. The analysis will quantify energy consumption using CaIEEMod based on the project's land use data, The analysis will also qualitatively discuss the effects of the project on regional and local energy supply, demand, and resources, and the project's consistency with energy standards and requirements. Additionally, the assessment of environmental impacts on energy resources will include mitigation measures to reduce inefficient and unnecessary consumption of energy, if necessary. Task 5.3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Memorandum Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Michael Baker will review the land use data and will prepare an inventory of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (i.e., nitrous oxide, methane, and carbon dioxide) from both direct (i.e., area and mobile sources) and indirect sources (i,e., energy/water consumption and wastewater/solid waste generation). In addition, total GHG emissions from construction activities will be amortized into the GHG emissions inventory. CaIEEMod will be used to quantify GHG emissions. Reductions from recently adopted programs and regulations will be included, such as improvements in fuel efficiency, State building code energy efficiency, and water efficiency. The analysis will review project consistency with applicable plans for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions, such as California Air Resources Board's 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan as well as the region's Sustainable Communities Strategy. Mitigation measures will be identified and incorporated, as necessary, to reduce potentially significant GHG impacts of the proposed project. Page 21 INTERNATIONAL Task 5.4 Noise Memorandum Existing Conditions and Regulations. The applicable noise and land use compatibility criteria for the proposed actions will be reviewed and noise standards regulating noise impacts will be discussed. A site visit will be conducted, and short-term noise level measurements will be taken at key locations in the Town. The noise monitoring survey will be conducted at up to six separate locations to establish baseline noise levels. Noise recording lengths are anticipated to require approximately 10 minutes at each location. Existing traffic volume data, land use data, and the field noise measurements will be used to establish baseline noise conditions for the proposed rezoning sites. Project Noise. Changes in traffic noise levels will be modeled as compared to existing conditions and will then be evaluated against the applicable significance criteria. The 24-hour weighted CNEL noise levels will be presented in a tabular format. Compliance with applicable noise standards will be evaluated, with recommended mitigation measures included where appropriate. Task 5.5 Transportation Memorandum The Town of Los Altos Hills is located in Santa Clara County and is a member agency of the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). VTA has developed vehicle miles traveled (VMT) analysis methodologies that can be used to evaluate transportation impacts under CEQA, As part of the regional methodology, VTA developed the Santa Clara Countywide VMT Evaluation Tool (Version 2.0). This tool can be used to test VMT metrics for projects within the County and help to determine if the change in land use would result in a less than significant impact. Michael Baker will use this tool to evaluate the multifamily overlay area by integrating additional residential units within specific assessor parcel numbers or transportation analysis zones (TAZs) and testing the VMT metrics to determine if the change would result in a significant impact. If the land use change included in the overlay area does not screen out, Michael Baker will work with the Town and VTA to run the regional travel demand forecasting model to assess the changes in Townwide VMT associated with the planned land use change. Future year conditions will be evaluated to understand the cumulative impacts of the overlay zone on the townwide VMT. To complete this task, Michael Baker may engage Translutions to run the model or may run the model in house. Modeling will be completed consistent with the Local Transportation Model Consistency Guidelines and up to two travel demand model runs are anticipated. Should the project result in a significant impact, the Michael Baker team will work with the Town to identify factors that would reduce the impact to a level considered less than significant. This may include revisiting the footprint of the overlay area, adding density closer to high quality transit, or other townwide programmatic solutions to offset the VMT impacts. Michael Baker will work closely with the Town to identify potential policies and programs that are acceptable to the Town prior to inclusion in the technical report for this analysis. Findings of the analysis will be documented in a technical memorandum. Michael Baker will respond to up to two rounds of review comments from Town staff and will revise the document as appropriate, Task Deliverables: — Technical Memorandums (air quality; ghg/energy; noise; transportation) provided in electronic format (MS Word and PDF) Meetings: — This Task does not include Michael Baker attendance at any meetings with Town staff unless otherwise specified. Michael Baker's technical staff is available to participate in team meetings at the request of the Town and under an amendment to the original contract, igj Task 6.1 1st Administrative Draft Program Environmental Impact Deport Michael Baker's CEQA team will prepare an Administrative Draft Program EIR for review by Town staff, The EIR will include the components required by CEQA, including an executive summary, project description, description of the environmental setting, a discussion of both project -specific and cumulative environmental impacts (by topic), mitigation measures, and an alternatives analysis. The EIR will provide a focused analysis of the key issues anticipated to be affected by the proposed Page 22 INTERNATIONAL General Plan amendments and zone changes and the potential for environmental effects to occur. The EIR will be prepared in accordance with CEQA, the most recent Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA, applicable CEQA case law, and applicable Town guidelines, Beyond the technical aspects of preparing the CEQA document, our approach is to prepare a reader -friendly EIR that clearly explains why impacts are deemed less than significant, less than significant with mitigation, or significant and unavoidable. To accomplish this, we will use a combination of narrative, figures, photographs, maps, tables, and other visual aids. We believe that our reader -friendly approach will aid the Town in meeting two of the core purposes of CEQA; informing the public about the environmental impacts of a project and allowing decision -makers to consider the project's environmental consequences before deciding whether to approve the project. Based on our preliminary evaluation of the project, it is anticipated that the following topics will be fully analyzed in the EIR; • Aesthetics ■ Air Quality ■ Biological Resources ■ Cultural Resources ■ Greenhouse Gas and Energy Conservation Noise ■ Population and Housing Public Services • Transportation ■ Tribal Cultural Resources ■ Land Use and Planning ® Utilities/Service Systems ® Wildfire Other CEQA-related topics, including Agriculture/Forestry Resources, Geology/Soils, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology/Water Quality, Minerals, and Recreation, will be evaluated in the Effects Found not to be Significant section of the EIR. Such topics will be evaluated based upon the relevant thresholds with a concluding finding of no impact or less than significant impact. Additionally, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6, Michael Baker will prepare an analysis of a "reasonable range" of alternatives and will coordinate with Town staff in the development of feasible alternatives to the proposed project, in addition to the CEQA-required No Project alternative. Michael Baker will evaluate up to three alternatives (including the No Project alternative) and will identify alternatives considered and eliminated from further consideration. The analysis will focus on alternatives that avoid or minimize environmental effects as compared to the proposed project while achieving the project's primary objectives. Therefore, the objectives contained in the project description must be crafted with care in consultation with the Town. In support of the analysis, Michael Baker's in-house GIS experts will contribute to preparation of high-quality maps, exhibits, and other media, Our award-winning GIS team serves as an integral part of Michael Baker's staff and will be available on short notice to participate in data analysis, creation of high-quality mapping exhibits to clearly illustrate the environmental analysis being described, and identification of new data needs analysis as they arise. Task Deliverables: — Three hard copies of the 1St Administrative Draft EIR (with Technical Appendices on CD only) — One electronic copy of the 1St Administrative Draft EIR and Technical Appendices (MS Word and PDF format) Task 6.2 2nd Administrative Draft Program Environmental Impact Report Michael Baker will respond to one consolidated set of Town comments provided on the 1 It Administrative Draft Program EIR and revise the document as needed. All edits made will be clearly shown in tracked changes text to enable efficient review by Town staff, Task Deliverables: — Three hard copies of the 2nd Administrative Program Draft EIR (with Technical Appendices on CD only) — One electronic copy of the 2nd Administrative Draft Program EIR and Technical Appendices (MS Word and PDF format) Page 23 INTERNATIONAL Task 7.1 Draft Program Environmental Impact Report Michael Baker will respond to one consolidated set of Town comments provided on the 2nd Administrative Draft Program EIR and revise the document as needed. Michael Baker will prepare the public review Draft Program EIR in clean format which will include all technical appendices. Once the Draft Program EIR is complete, Michael Baker will coordinate with the Town to release the document for public review. Michael Baker will prepare a Notice of Availability (NOA) for public noticing and will also prepare the relevant California State Clearinghouse submission forms (Notice of Completion and Electronic Document Submittal), Michael Baker will file the NOA and Draft Program EIR with the State Clearinghouse (electronically) and the NOA with the County Clerk, along with payment of any applicable fees (for reimbursement), However, this Scope of Work assumes that the Town will be responsible for mailing of the NOA to relevant agencies and organizations; posting in a local newspaper and/or on the Town's website; or any radius mailings via certified mail, along with payment of the associated fees. Task 7.2 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) Michael Baker will prepare the MMRP consistent with the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15097. The MMRP will explain the purpose and legal requirements for mitigation and include the required mitigation measures along with timing of implementation, and responsibility for implementation, monitoring and oversight. Michael Baker will respond to one consolidated set of Town comments on the MMRP and make any needed revisions to finalize the document. The MMRP will be included in the Draft Program EIR for circulation, consistent with that stated in the RFP. Task Deliverables: — Notice of Availability; Notice of Completion; Electronic Document Submittal Form — Up to ten hard copies of the Draft Program EIR (with Technical Appendices on CD only) and Draft MMRP — One electronic copy of the Draft Program EIR, Technical Appendices, and Draft MMRP (MS Word and PDF format) -- Filing of Draft Program EIR, NOA, and associated forms with State Clearinghouse — Filing of NOA with County Clerk and payment of associated fees (for reimbursement) Task 8.1 Administrative Draft Final Program Environmental Impact Report. and Responses to Comments At the conclusion of the 45 -day public review period, Michael Baker will review all comment letters received and will meet with Town staff and other relevant parties, as appropriate, to discuss the responses, Michael Baker will prepare draft responses to comments. This section of the Final EIR will include a summary table identifying persons and agencies who commented on the Draft EIR, a copy of each comment letter with a code (e.g., A-1, A-2, B-1, B-2) assigned to each comment, a response to each comment, and an errata section containing any Draft EIR text revisions, It is noted that at this time, the extent of public and agency comments resulting from the public review process is unknown. We have budgeted 40 hours of professional staff time for preparing responses to comments, based upon our understanding of the project and potential scrutiny involved with similar projects. Should the level of comments and response exceed our estimate, we will notify the Town and provide an additional work request for completion of the responses. We assume that the responses to comments will not require any additional technical analysis and can be responded to using the documents prepared in support of the Program EIR. Michael Baker will also make any needed revisions to the Draft MMRP based on public comments received and/or any edits otherwise required to the mitigation measure language originally identified in the Draft Program EIR. The MMRP will be included in the Final Program EIR for consideration by the City Council. Task 8.2 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations Michael Baker will prepare draft Findings of Fact in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091 for each significant impact identified in the EIR, Project alternatives will also be discussed, A draft Statement of Overriding Considerations will be -I� Page 24 INTERNATIONAL prepared, if necessary, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15093, describing the rationale for approving the project in light of any unavoidable significant impacts. Task Deliverables: — Three hard copies of the Administrative Draft Final Program EIR (Technical Appendices on CD only) — One hard copy of the Responses to Comments, CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and MMRP — One electronic copy of the Administrative Draft Final Program EIR, Responses to Comments, CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and MMRP (MS Word and PDF format) TASK 9 ® FINAL PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Task 9.1. Final Program Environmental Impact Report and Responses to Comments Upon receipt of one consolidated set of Town comments on the Administrative Draft Final Program EIR and Responses to Comments, Michael Baker will prepare a Final Program EIR with all changes shown in tracked changes format to assist the Town in completing its final review of the document. When approved, Michael Baker will provide a clean version of the Final Program EIR to the Town for certification and public hearing purposes. Additionally, Michael Baker will prepare and respond to one consolidated set of Town comments on the CEQA Findings and the Statement of Overriding Considerations, as well as the MMRP, as appropriate. This Scope of Work assumes that the Town, acting as the lead agency, will be responsible for mailing the prepared responses to those public agencies that submitted comments on the Draft EIR at least ten (10) days prior to public hearing and for payment of associated mailing costs. Task Deliverables: — Up to 15 hard copies of the Final Program EIR (Technical Appendices on CD only), Responses to Comments, CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and MMRP - One electronic copy of the Administrative Draft Final Program EIR, Responses to Comments, CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and MMRP (MS Word and PDF format) Task 9.2 Notice of Determination Michael Baker will prepare the Notice of Determination (NOD) for Town review and will respond to one set of Town review comments. This Scope of Work assumes that Michael Baker will be responsible forfiling the NOD with the State Clearinghouse and the County Clerk and for payment of the required California Department of Fish and Wildlife fees upon EIR certification (for reimbursement), Task Deliverables: — Digital copy - Notice of Determinaton (for Town review) — Filing of NOD with State Clearinghouse — Filing of NOD with County Clerk and payment of associated fees (for reimbursement) Task 10.1 Project Meetings Michael Baker staff will attend project -related meetings (in teleconference format) with representatives of the Town, affected agencies, and/or other parties, as appropriate and at the request of the Town, on an as -needed basis. This task assumes a total of 116 hours for attendance by key Michael Baker staff. Additional time required for meeting attendance beyond this amount, or attendance at in-person meetings (unless specified herein), will require an amendment to the original contract. Task Deliverables: — Preparation of meeting agenda(s) — Preparation of meeting minutes Page 25 INTERNATIONAL Meetings: -Combined attendance of key Michael Baker staff at project meetings not to exceed a total of 116 hours. Additional meeting attendance can be performed under an amendment to the original contract. Task 10.2 Project Hearings Michael Baker will prepare staff reports and presentations for one Planning Commission Public Scoping meeting and up to five Planning Commission meetings and/or City Council hearings regarding the information, analysis, findings, and recommendations contained in the environmental document, including one public hearing for certification of the EIR. Michael Baker will work with Town staff to prepare PowerPoint presentation(s), as needed), and will respond to one round of Town comments on each presentation prepared. 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During the kickoff meeting, Michael Baker will work with Town staff to update the schedule below as necessary, review milestones and expectations for deliverables, and discuss any "critical path" items and information needs that may further influence the schedule, ESTIMATED EIR SCHEDULE Project Start-up Activities, Notice of Preparation, Scoping Meeting Kickoff Meeting and Project Initiation 1 Week 1 Prepare NOP I Public Scoping Meeting 3 Weeks 2-4 Technicai Studies Prepare Technical Studies 7 Weeks 5-11 Draft EIR and Public Review Administrative Draft EIR 15 Weeks 7-21 City Review of Administrative Draft EIR 3 Weeks 22-24 2nd Administrative Draft EIR 3 Weeks 25-27 City Review of 2nd Administrative Draft EIR 2 Weeks 28-29 Finalize Draft EIR for Publication and 45 -Day Review / Notice of Availability 1 Week 30 45 -Day Public Review Period 6.5 Weeks 31-37 Responses to Comments, Final EIR, MMRP, Findings, and Statement of Overriding Considerations Prepare Responses to Comments, Final EIR, MMRP, Findings, and Statement of Overriding Considerations 3 Weeks 38-40 City Review of Responses to Comments, Final EIR, MMRP, Findings, and Statement of Overriding Considerations 2 Weeks 41-42 2nd Administrative Draft Responses to Comments, Final EIR, MMRP, Findings, and Statement of Overriding Considerations 2 Weeks 43-44 Town Review of 2nd Administrative Draft Responses to Comments, Final EIR, MMRP, Findings, and Statement of Overriding Considerations 1 Week 45 Final Responses to Comments, Final EIR, MMRP, Findings, and Statement of Overriding Considerations 1 Week 46 TOTAL: 46 Weeks (Approx.10.5 months) - Public Hearings to Consider EIR Certification 5 (estimated) Weeks 47-51 File Notice of Determination <1 Upon certification Michael Baker Page 28 I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L We Make a Difference IN TE R N A T 1 0 N A L Bob Stark, AICP Education Principal -in -Charge MA, City and Regional Planning, Mr. Stark has over 25 years of experience in the preparation and management of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo environmental review documents pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act BA, Urban Studies and Planning, (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). His expertise in guiding high- University of California, San Diego profile and controversial projects through the rigors of state and federal environmental professional Affiliations and review and permitting processes has made him a valued advisor to public agencies certifications throughout California, His broad base of knowledge ranges from air quality, noise, and traffic American Planning Association analysis to habitat restoration and climate change. Mr. Stark is a member of the American American Institute of Certified Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and created the curriculum for the UCSD Extension Planners (AICP) No. 017175 CEQA Course, which he has instructed for the past 10 years. County of San Diego Approved EIR Relevant Experience Preparer Town of Los Altos Hills General Plan 2023.2031 (Sixth Cycle) Housing and Safety Elements Update, Los Altos Hills, CA. CEQA Project Manager, Michael Baker is preparing a comprehensive set of revisions to the Town's General Plan Housing Element and Safety Element. The project involves a comprehensive public engagement plan in multiple languages, including special workshops and outreach. The Safety Element focuses on updating the existing conditions analysis in accordance with the new regulation and Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) Guidelines, and integrating the County -led Hazard Mitigation Plan into the Safety Element, Michael Baker prepared a Notice of Exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) ("Common Sense" Exemption) to address the actions required. City of Eastvale General Plan Housing Element and Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Eastvale, CA. CEQA Project Manager. Project manager assisting in the preparation of the 2040 General Plan and Program EIR. The City of Eastvale envisions its future through Eastvale 2040 (General Plan update) which includes the planning specific elements of sustainability, resiliency, housing choice, and environmental justice. Eastvale 2040 will reexamine and update the City's long-term vision and values to ensure that they are in alignment with their residents, businesses, Strategic Plan, new state laws and rapidly changing economic needs in the region. A comprehensive public involvement program is also being implemented and includes an Engage Eastvale campaign, online engagement platform, clear vision speaker series, and Eastvale ambassador program. The EIR will allow decision -makers to consider impacts, policy alternatives, controversial issues, mitigation measures, regional influences, cumulative impacts, and other factors that apply to the Eastvale 2040 General Plan. City of Escondido General Plan Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update, Escondido, CA. CEQA Project Manager. Michael Baker is currently providing planning and CEQA consulting services to the City of Escondido and will review and evaluate the City's progress in implementing the 2013-2021 Housing Element. This Housing Element update would require significant efforts to identify additional sites with sufficient capacity for the increased regional housing needs allocation (RHNA), taking into consideration the adequate sites requirements under new Housing Element laws (Senate Bill 166, Assembly Bill 1397, etc.). Land use policy changes are anticipated. Michael Baker will provide environmental services to analyze the potential effects resulting from the policy decisions made with updating the Housing Element in conformance with CEQA, County of San Diego General Plan Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update and CEQA Documentation, County of San Diego, CA. CEQA Project Manager. Michael Baker is currently providing planning and CEQA consulting services to analyze the County of San Diego's Sixth Cycle update to the General Plan Housing Element, Michael Baker is currently assisting the County with formulating the necessary changes to the Housing Element to meet the RHNA requirements. The process includes two phases to meet state schedule mandates, The first phase will include preparation of an Initial Study/Negative Declaration for adoption of the Housing Element itself. The Initial Study will focus on the potential for general growth impacts while documenting the requirement that all subsequently proposed housing projects, as well as the Housing Element implementing ordinances and land use map revisions, will be subject to further CEQA review once known. Once the land use changes, locations, and implementing ordinances are complete, Michael Baker will conduct a thorough CEQA review, inclusive of technical studies, via an EIR. The Initial Study will be modified for inclusion in the Notice of Preparation, affording a streamlined review of key issue areas in the EIR, Issues are anticipated to include air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, energy, noise, and transportation, MBAKERINTL.COM We Make a Difference INTERNATIONAL City of Vista General Plan 2030 Update Program EIR, Vista, CA. Project Manager. (Prior to employment at Michael Baker), Oversaw preparation of the Program EIR for a comprehensive update to the City of Vista's General Plan, The Program EIR thoroughly covered all of the salient planning and environmental issues, including a detailed impact analysis related to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. Other notable areas of evaluation included the plan's potential effect on water supply, air quality, transportation, biological resources, cultural resources, noise, land use and planning, population and housing, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, aesthetics and community character, and delivery of public services and utilities. Safari Highlands Ranch EIR, Escondido, CA. Project Manager. Managing a comprehensive EIR for a proposed residential subdivision to be annexed to the City of Escondido. The Safari Highlands Ranch project proposes 550 single-family residential units along with new public and private parks and open space, a new City fire station, a community center, an on-site sewage treatment plant, and a system of new private and public streets on 1,098 acres of vacant land east of Rancho San Pasqual, northeast of the Rancho Vistamonte Community and just north of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in unincorporated San Diego County. The EIR also addresses citywide sphere of influence updates that examine new areas in the county that will be added to the City's sphere for potential future annexation and development, Weston EIR, Encinitas, CA. Project Manager. The Weston Subdivision Project proposed the subdivision of an approximately 13.9 -acre site in Encinitas into 48 single-family residential lots, two open space lots, and one private street lot. Two existing occupied single-family residential units are present in the northern portion of the subject site and are proposed to remain in their current state with project implementation (as part of the planned 48 single-family residential units). A Tentative Map, Coastal Development Permit, and other discretionary approvals are required to allow the proposed development. Key issues analyzed in the EIR were biological and cultural/tribal cultural resources, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards/hazardous materials, noise, and transportation/circulation. City of Eastvale On -Call Planning Services, Eastvale, CA. Project Manager, Currently providing management and oversight of comprehensive planning and environmental services for the City of Eastvale, Michael Baker currently serves as extension of City staff for coordination and provision of current and advance planning processing, counter staffing, and Planning Commission meeting facilitation; plan review; staff report preparation; CEQA compliance and review; tribal consultation in accordance with Senate Bill 18 and Assembly Bill 52; Western Riverside City Regional Conservation Authority coordination for its Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan; and special project work, such as preparation of the City's Economic Development website, MBAKERINTL.COM Bob Starlc, AICP INTERNATIONAL Alicia E. Gonzalez CEQA Project Manager As a Senior Associate I Senior Project Manager at Michael Baker, Ms. Gonzalez offers comprehensive programmatic management services. As a CEQA generalist and planning practitioner, Ms. Gonzalez can readily communicate complex engineering and technical matters in a way that is easy for the public to understand, Ms. Gonzalez has broad experience in preparing environmental compliance documentation pursuant to CEQA and NEPA requirements for public and private sector lead agencies. She prides herself on her ability to contribute to successful project delivery through; • Time management, task prioritization, and regularly scheduled check -ins with project staff and subconsultants; We Make a Difference Education B.S., 2014, Biological Science, California State University at San Marcos Professional Affiliations Association of Environmental Professionals Board Member (2017-2020) Member (2016 -Present) American Planning Association Member (2021 -Present) • Organization and detailed notetaking skills including Meeting Agendas, Minutes and Action Items, as well as Administrative Record compilation and file upkeep; • Leveraging technology to assist project delivery/record keeping; • Upholding Michael Baker's robust QA/QC Policy; and • Carefully monitoring project schedule and budget. Relevant Experience Riverside County 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, County of Riverside, CA. County of Riverside Planning Department. Deputy Project Manager. Served as Deputy Project Manager for County's Sixth Cycle Housing Element. Responsibilities included management of the project's Addendum to the County's Housing Element Environmental Impact Report, as well as conducting a series of outreach meetings with County Municipal Advisory Committees and Community Councils in relation to the project. Outreach was intended to inform the community of the proposed project, answer any questions, obtain feedback and input on housing needs, constraints and opportunities, and community goals, and determine whether the existing 5th Cycle Housing Element sites were feasible/appropriate. The Housing Element establishes housing policies that will guide County decision-making and sets forth an action plan to implement its housing goals over the next eight years. Eastvale 2040 General Plan Update, Cit of Eastvale, CA. Deputy Project Manager. Michael Baker is currently preparing the City's Comprehensive General Plan Update, Program EIR, and requisite technical studies, As part of this effort, Ms. Gonzalez is serving as Deputy Project Manager and is overseeing production of the Project's Program EIR and requisite technical studies. Ms. Gonzalez is also providing outreach support services related to the project, Housing Element Update Technical Assistance / REAP Program. San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. CEQA Manager. Under the Housing Element Update Technical Assistance Program task order, Alicia has provided CEQA technical assistance to San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) jurisdictions related to their Housing Element updates, As part of this effort, Ms. Gonzalez oversaw the preparation of Initial Study/Negative Declarations for the cities of Needles and Hesperia's Housing Element updates. 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. City of Lakewood. CEQA Manager. Responsibilities included management and QA/QC or the project's Initial Study/Negative Declaration. Michael Baker is prepared the 6th Cycle update and CEQA clearance documentation for the City of Lakewood where the City experienced nearly a 1,000% increase in its RHNA. Michael Baker successfully completed the 6th Cycle update for the City of Lakewood on time and under budget. 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. City of Redlands. CEQA Manager. Michael Baker, with technical advisory support from Veronica Tam and Associates, prepared the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update for the City of Redlands. The Housing Element effort involved significant public outreach via survey, one-on-one interviews, and virtual workshops. As part of this effort, Michael Baker prepared an addendum to the City's Housing Element Environmental Impact Report, Ms. Gonzalez provided management and QA/QC or the project's Addendum. The Redlands Housing Element was completed on time, within the statutory deadline, becoming one of very few cities in the SCAG region to achieve this milestone. MBAKERINTL.COM We Make a Difference INTERNATIONAL Preparation of the 5th Cycle Housing Element, Riverside County, California. Riverside County. Environmental Associate. Assisted in preparation of the Riverside County General Plan draft environmental impact report and final environmental impact report. Responsibilities included project noticing in compliance with CEQA requirements, preparing thorough and reasoned responses to comments on the draft EIR, and preparing a mitigation monitoring and reporting program as part of the final environmental impact report. Michael Baker assisted the county with its 2013 to 2021 housing element update. This project included addressing comment letters from the California Department of Housing and Community Development, California Rural Legal Assistance, and Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability; preparing a general plan amendment; re -designating and rezoning more than 5,000 acres of land to allow for at least 30 units to the acre by right; preparing changes to the county's zoning code to address requirements per state law; and preparing a subsequent EIR to the county's general plan EIR. Environmental Compliance Documentation for the City of Riverside 2014.2021 Housing Element Update, Riverside, California. City of Riverside. Environmental Associate, Assisted in preparation of the Riverside 2014-2021 Housing Element Update draft environmental impact report and final environmental impact report, In addition to preparation of the environmental impact report, responsibilities included project noticing in compliance with CEQA requirements, preparing thorough and reasoned responses to comments on the Draft EIR, and preparing the project's findings, statement of overriding considerations, and mitigation monitoring and reporting program as part of the final environmental impact report. MBAKERINTL.COM Alicia E. Gonzalez We Make o Difference INTERNATIONAL Emily A. Elliott, AICP Education Quality/ Assurance/Quality Control Master of Urban and Regional Planning, Ms. Elliott serves as the Planning Department Manager of Michael Baker's Inland Empire California Polytechnic University, Pomona offices of Palm Desert, Ontario, and Temecula. As a practitioner, she oversees and Bachelor of Geography and Natural prepares community planning, housing, and environmental documents for public and Resources Management, San Diego private sector clients. Ms. Elliott is a versatile project manager effectively administering State University contracts across project types, She draws on her broad background of consulting and Professional Affiliations municipal service to develop, lead, and implement client projects. Ms. Elliott has led the and Certifications successful completion of several Housing Element updates, Transit Oriented Development American Institute of Certified projects, CEQA documents, and provides technical assistance to local jurisdictions on Planners housing policy and community outreach. Her understanding and appreciation of the needs American Planning Association, Inland of public agencies, project applicants, and the public lends itself to thoughtful and efficient Empire Section, current Section project delivery. Director Relevant Experience Association of Environmental Professionals, Inland Empire Housing Element Update Technical Assistance Program, San Bernardino County Chapter, former Communications Transportation Authority. Project Manager. Ms. Elliott manages the on-call planning Director services contract between Michael Baker and SBCTA where Michael Baker provides an array of on-call planning and staffing services. Under the Housing Element Update Technical Assistance Program task order, Ms. Elliott leads a team of approximately 12 planners to provide technical assistance to SBCTA jurisdictions related to their Housing Element Updates. This includes providing review and comment of draft documents, aiding public outreach activities, providing technical Q&A support including CEQA strategy for rezoning, and offering staff to agencies to help them complete their Housing Element Updates. Ms. Elliott and the Michael Baker team are currently preparing for REAP 2,0 funding under which technical assistance will be provided to member agencies to implement housing element programs and policies, 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. City of Lakewood, Project Manager. The city experienced nearly a 1,000% increase in its Regional Housing Needs Allocation and turned to Michael Baker to lead the update of the 6th Cycle Housing Element. Ms. Elliott oversaw the project schedule, budget, workflow, staff assignments, and maintained regular client contact. Emily led the public participation process and presented updates on the Housing Element to local decision makers. Michael Baker successfully completed the 6th Cycle update for the City of Lakewood on time and under budget. Project Management I On Call CEQA Services, City of Redlands, Project Manager. Michael Baker supports the City of Redlands as a pre -qualified consultant, Michael Baker receives task orders from the City to conduct CEQA analysis on entitlement applications. Ms. Elliott is the primary contact and project manager for these task orders which have included a wide range of technical studies and the preparation of exemptions, addendums, and mitigated negative declarations. 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, City of Redlands, Project Manager. Michael Baker, with technical advisory support from Veronica Tam and Associates, prepared the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update for the City of Redlands, The Housing Element effort involved significant public outreach via survey, one-on-one interviews, and virtual workshops. Ms. Elliott served as project manager and oversaw the project schedule, budget, workflow, and staff assignments. Ms. Elliott engaged regularly with the client to maintain open and clear communication. The Redlands Housing Element was completed on time, within the statutory deadline, becoming one of very few cities in the SCAG region to achieve this milestone. 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, City of Needles, Project Manager. Michael Baker prepared the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update for the City of Needles. The Housing Element effort involved significant public outreach and creative programming to incentive development in the remote desert city. Ms. Elliott served as project manager and oversaw the project schedule, budget, workflow, and staff assignments. Ms. Elliott engaged regularly with the client to maintain open and clear communication. The Needles Housing Element was completed on time, within the statutory deadline, becoming one of very few cities in the SCAG region to achieve this milestone. MBAKERINTL.COM We Make a Difference INTERNATIONAL Community Outreach Plan, Redlands Railway District, LLC, Project Manager. Michael Baker prepared and implemented a community engagement program for Redlands Railway District, LLC for the purpose of identifying and selecting images, themes, and ideas for several public art installations on a public/private parking structure. The Parking structure serves downtown Redlands' Metrolink station and is among the tallest building in the City. Ms. Elliott and the team at Michael Baker prepared an outreach menu for the client's consideration, assisted the client with option selection, and implemented the plan. Michael Baker hosted online and in-person community listening sessions and workshops, prepared and analyzed a community -wide survey, and hosted a project website. Project Management 1 Entitlement Services, City of Redlands, Project Manager. Responsible for providing on-going support to the City of Redlands as a dedicated project manager/planner to a developer with multiple high-profile projects, Responsible for coordinating internal City processes and managing the development process of the projects in order to expedite entitlement. Michael Baker provides on-call support to the City of Redlands for project management and entitlement processing services including outreach, historic preservation, and GIS. Project Management I On Call Entitlement, City of Banning, Project Manager. Michael Baker supports the City of Banning as a pre- qualified consultant. Ms. Elliott is currently serving the City as the entitlements project manager for the Sunset Crossroads Specific Plan, a 500 -acre plan involving the annexation of unincorporated land. San Sevaine Project, Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, City of Fontana, Project Manager. A capital project for the City of Fontana, the San Sevaine Project will provide a segment of publicly accessible trail, the environmental review of which required coordination with CalTrans. Ms. Elliott is managed the completion of the administrative draft, circulation, and ultimate adoption of the document. St. Mary's Catholic Church, Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, City of Fontana, Project Manager. The Saint Mary's Catholic Church project consists of the construction of a new church building of approximately 17,373 square feet, construction of additional parking, and rehabilitation of the existing church facility. The rehabilitation will include the conversion of the existing church building, an additional building for meeting rooms, and reconstruction of the existing office building. Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Expansion, Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, City of Fontana, Project Manager. The proposed project for Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is planned within a single building of approximately 25,000 square feet located at the northwest corner of Baseline Avenue and Sierra Avenue in the City of Fontana and includes complete site development, a General Plan Amendment, and a Parcel Map, Tracy Hills Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report, Tracy, California. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc, Environmental Associate. Responsible for drafting the public utilities and services section of the EIR, Performed research on existing conditions and regulatory settings. Prepared wastewater and cultural sections for analysis. The SEIR was required by settlement agreements entered into by the City of Tracy and the Sierra Club on the previously certified EIR for the adopted Specific Plan. Critical issues, beyond compliance with the respective settlement agreements, are coordination with the Tracy Municipal Airport/San Joaquin County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) with respect to the airport approach zone, compliance with California Senate Bill (SB) 610 and SB 221, securing an adequate and reliable water supply for build -out of the Specific Plan, ensuring adequate wastewater treatment capacity and storm water management, and addressing regional transportation impacts, improvements, and fees. MBAKERINTL.COM Emily A. Elliott We Make a Difference INTERNATIONAL Nicole Marotz, AICP, LEED AP Lead EIR Preparer/Senior Environmental Planner Education Masters, Urban and Environmental Ms. Marotz has over 25 years of experience and assists in the management and preparation Planning University of Virginia, of environmental and planning studies for public and private sector clients in accordance Charlottesville with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other local, state, and federal BA, Architectural Studies University of Kansas laws. Her primary work involves preparing and coordinating environmental impact reports Professional Certificate -Green (EIR), environmental assessments, and initial study/mitigated negative declarations. She is Energy Management, San Diego responsible for the preparation and review of environmental technical reports, in addition to State University providing land use planning and environmental permitting services for development and professional Affiliations and redevelopment projects throughout San Diego County, as well as in the Central and Certifications Southern California regions. American Planning Association Relevant Experience American Institute of Certified City of Murrieta General Plan Update, Program EIR, and Climate Action Plan, Murrieta, Planners (AICP) No. 127424 Leadership in Energy and CA. Assisted in preparation of an update to the City's General Plan and General Plan Environmental Design Accredited EIR. The City Council's major priority with the update was to focus on economic Professional (LEED AP) development, with a focus on adding more jobs, specifically high paying skilled jobs, along County of San Diego Approved EIR with providing retail to support the community. Responsibilities also included preparation of Preparer the Climate Action Plan to assess potential global warming effects of future development. City of Bakersfield Hillside Development Ordinance EIR, Bakersfield, CA. Ms. Marotz served as the lead EIR preparer on behalf of the City of Bakersfield for this highly controversial project. The EIR was prepared in compliance with a writ of mandate issued by the Kern County Superior Court in an action entitled DKS Investments, LLC v, The City of Bakersfield, et al. The area affected by the Amended Hillside Development Ordinance was approximately 6,530 acres. The project allowed for amendments to the City's original Hillside Development Combining Zone Ordinance of the Municipal Code to implement the goals and policies of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan relative to preservation and maintenance of hillsides as a scenic resource of the City, and to protect the general public from the threat of wildfire, hillside instability, and landslides. As a result of development restrictions proposed with the ordinance, major issues evaluated in the EIR included the potential for the project to: 1) indirectly cause conversion of agricultural land to residential use due to future development being displaced; 2) cause an increase in energy consumption due to future lower -density development; and 3) cause an increase in air pollution due to future lower -density development, County of San Diego General Plan Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update and CEQA Documentation, County of San Diego, CA. Michael Baker is currently providing planning and CEQA consulting services to analyze the County of San Diego's Sixth Cycle update to the General Plan Housing Element, Michael Baker is currently assisting the County with formulating the necessary changes to the Housing Element to meet the RHNA requirements. The process includes two phases to meet state schedule mandates. The first phase will include preparation of an Initial Study/Negative Declaration for adoption of the Housing Element itself. The Initial Study will focus on the potential for general growth impacts while documenting the requirement that all subsequently proposed housing projects, as well as the Housing Element implementing ordinances and land use map revisions, will be subject to further CEQA review once known. Once the land use changes, locations, and implementing ordinances are complete, Michael Baker will conduct a thorough CEQA review, inclusive of technical studies, via preparation of an EIR. Key issues include air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, energy, noise, and transportation. Town of Los Altos Hills General Plan 2023.2031 (Sixth Cycle) Housing Element Update, Los Altos Hills, CA, Senior Environmental Planner, Michael Baker is preparing a comprehensive set of revisions to the Town's General Plan Housing Element and Safety Element, The project involves a comprehensive public engagement plan in multiple languages, including special workshops and outreach. The Safety Element focuses on updating the existing conditions analysis in accordance with the new regulation and OPR Guidelines, and integrating the County -led Hazard Mitigation Plan into the Safety Element, Michael Baker prepared a Notice of Exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) ("Common Sense" Exemption) to address the actions required. MBAKERINTL.COM We Make a Difference INTERNATIANAL Fox Point Farms EIR, Encinitas, CA. Senior Environmental Planner. Assisted in preparation of an EIR for development of an "Agrihood" community on an approximately 21.5 -acre site, consistent with the Concept Plan for the property which was approved as part of the City's Housing Element update in 2019, The community would consist of 53 for -sale cottages/carriage units/townhomes,197 apartments, edible landscaping, community gardens, trails, a bocce court, social spaces, a community library, and a community recreation center. The project would also include a shared public/private agricultural amenity area including a farm -to -table restaurant, farm stand, event lawns, discovery garden, greenhouse and community work area, and an outdoor education patio. The northern portion of the project site would remain in agricultural use, serving as an organic farm operation. Of the 250 residential units proposed, 211 would be market -rate units and 39 would be "very low" affordable units. Key issues included aesthetics, air quality, biological and cultural resources, energy conservation, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards/hazardous materials, hydrology/water quality, noise, public services and recreation, transportation, and utilities/service systems. Safari Highlands Ranch EIR, Escondido, CA. Senior Environmental Planner, Assisted in preparation of an EIR for a high-profile project to allow for future construction of 550 single-family residential units on approximately 1,100 acres, Project elements included approximately 630 acres of biological resource open space in combination with 129 acres of homeowners association -maintained open space and 13 acres of private recreational open space. Other features included a "Village" core with public park, community center, site for a future fire station, pedestrian trails/bike lanes, and improvements to ensure emergency access. Key issues included aesthetics, air quality/greenhouse gas, biological and cultural/tribal cultural resources, hydrology/water quality, noise, public services, transportation/traffic and wildfire hazards, Weston EIR, Encinitas, CA. Senior Environmental Planner, The Weston Subdivision Project proposed the subdivision of an approximately 13.9 -acre site in Encinitas into 48 single-family residential lots, two open space lots, and one private street lot, Two existing occupied single-family residential units are present in the northern portion of the subject site and are proposed to remain in their current state with project implementation (as part of the planned 48 single-family residential units). A Tentative Map, Coastal Development Permit, and other discretionary approvals are required to allow the proposed development. Key issues analyzed in the EIR were biological and cultural/tribal cultural resources, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards/hazardous materials, noise, and transportation/circulation. MBAKERINTUOM Nicole Marotz, AICP, LEED AP We Make a Difference INTERNATIONAL Milena LaBarbiera Education EIR P'reparer/Environmental Planner BA, Environmental and Ocean Sciences, University of San Diego Ms. LaBarbiera specializes in preparation of environmental and planning studies for public prUniversityosional Affiliations and private sector clients in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other local, state, and federal laws. Her work typically consists of the Association of Environmental preparation and coordination of environmental impact reports ( EIRs , initial study/mitigated Professionals (AEP), San Diego Chapter negative declarations (IS/MNDs), and categorical exemptions (CEs). Women's Transportation Seminar Relevant Experience (WTS), San Diego Chapter Town of Los Altos Hills General Plan 2023-2031 (Sixth Cycle) Housing Element Update, Los Altos Hills, CA. Environmental Planner, Michael Baker is preparing a comprehensive set of revisions to the Town's General Plan Housing Element and Safety Element, The project involves a comprehensive public engagement plan in multiple languages, including special workshops and outreach. The Safety Element focuses on updating the existing conditions analysis in accordance with the new regulation and OPR Guidelines, and integrating the County -led Hazard Mitigation Plan into the Safety Element, Michael Baker prepared a Notice of Exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) ("Common Sense" Exemption) to address the actions required. City of Pinole 2023-2031 (Sixth Cycle) Housing, Safety, and Environmental Justice Elements, Pinole, CA. Environmental Planner. Michael Baker is preparing a comprehensive set of revisions to the City's Sixth Cycle General Plan Housing Element and Safety Element and is preparing a new Environmental Justice Element. The project involves a comprehensive public engagement plan in four languages and multiple City Council and Planning Commission workshops. The Safety Element update includes updating the current element to align with the OPR guidelines, bolstering the wildfire section, and adding several new topics, including climate resiliency, evacuation, drought, dam inundation, the impact of the tsunami, emergency preparedness, crime, and health crises. The Safety Element update includes a vulnerability assessment of critical facilities that will guide the climate resiliency policies. Michael Baker is also conducting an evacuation routes study in accordance with Assembly Bill 747 that will evaluate the capacity and viability of evacuation routes during a wildfire event and a dam breach event. The Environmental Justice Element is new but will incorporate policies from the Health Element and establish nexus with the Sustainability and Conservation Element, Responsibilities included coordination with project team and the City of Pinole to determine appropriate CEQA documentation for implementation of the City's Sixth Cycle Housing Element update. Responsible for preparation of a Notice of Exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) ("Common Sense" Exemption) and associated documentation of findings. County of San Diego County Code Update, County of San Diego, CA. Environmental Planner. Responsibilities included preparation of an Addendum to the County of San Diego's General Plan EIR to reflect changes to the County Code and Zoning Ordinance, as required to comply with recently adopted state laws. Responsible for qualitative analyses of environmental effects associated with various amendments to the County Code and Zoning Ordinance and documenting such analyses for each environmental topic included in the Addendum to the County's General Plan EIR. City of San Juan Capistrano Sixth Cycle Housing, Safety, and Environmental Justice Elements, San Juan Capistrano, CA. Environmental Planner. Michael Baker is preparing a comprehensive set of revisions to the City's Housing Element and Safety Element and is preparing a new Environmental Justice Element, The project involves a comprehensive public engagement plan in multiple languages, including special workshops and outreach to areas of concentrated needs and coordination with community-based organizations to promote fair housing and environmental justice. The Safety Element focuses on natural and man-made hazards and includes policies addressing health crises and crime prevention through urban design. Multiple consultation sessions were conducted with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) since parts of the City are in a very high fire hazard zone. Responsibilities included revisions to the Addendum to the City's General Plan Program EIR to reflect changes to the General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance that were required to implement the City's 2021-2029 Housing Element update. Responsibilities also included team coordination and a review of City planning documents (Municipal Code, General Plan) to help develop a ministerial environmental process for by -right projects. MBAKERINTL.COM We Make o Difference IN TE R N A T 1 0 N A L Piraeus Point Environmental Impact Report, Encinitas, CA. Environmental Planner, Michael Baker is currently preparing a project - level EIR for a multifamily residential development in the City of Encinitas, Since the project site supports sensitive biological resources, Michael Baker is coordinating with relevant wildlife agencies for their required review, organizing public outreach, and developing a responsive project design that respects such resources. Responsibilities included drafting various technical and non-technical sections of the EIR; reviewing and summarizing comments received from public agencies and residents following circulation of the Notice of Preparation for the project; and organization of appendices and EIR sections for public circulation of a Draft EIR. MBAKERINTL.COM Milena LaBarbiera We Make o Difference IN T E R N A T 1 0 N A L Eddies Torres, INCE Education Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, fit' Noise Technical Manager MS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Southern California Mr, Torres serves as the Director of Technical Studies, with a specialty in acoustics, air BS, Mechanical Engineering, University quality, climate change, and visual impact assessments. Mr. Torres offers 23 years of of California, Irvine experience and currently leads Michael Baker's efforts to be at the forefront of global climate BA, Environmental Analysis and Design, change studies. He has prepared numerous analyses that are consistent with climate University of California, Irvine change legislation such as Assembly Bill 32, Senate Bill 97, Executive Order S-3-05, and Certificate, 2000, Fundamentals of Senate Bill 375, In addition to analyzing climate change impacts, Mr. Torres has led the Mechanical Engineering, University development of numerous greenhouse gas inventory models to calculate greenhouse gas of California, Irvine emissions from such sources as vehicular traffic, stationary sources, electricity Licenses/Certifications consumption, water consumption, and construction processes. Institute of Noise Control Engineering, 2002 Relevant Experience 2.1.1 Traffic Noise Analysis, California City of Shasta Lake Hazard Mitigation Plan and General Plan Safety Element Update, 2.2.1 Air Quality Analysis, California Shasta Lake, CA. Environmental Specialist, Technical Study Manager. Michael Baker is preparing a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City pursuant to the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. The plan includes identification and profiling of the City's identified natural hazards, vulnerability assessment, mitigation strategies, and plan implementation and maintenance, and involves public participation during the planning process including public workshops and outreach. Riverside County On -Call Services, Riverside County, CA. Technical Study Manager. Michael Baker has provided on-call general plan support to the County since 2014. Responsibilities include processing General Plan amendments, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance, zoning code amendments, and climate action plan support. Michael Baker has also completed the County's Fifth Cycle Housing Element update, City of Buena Park General Plan Update and EIR, Buena Park, CA. Environmental Specialist, Technical Study Manager. Michael Baker prepared the Buena Park 2035 General Plan update and Program EIR. The General Plan update began with a community outreach process, resulting in the creation of a 25 -year vision statement that is directly reflective of the priorities identified by the community. The General Plan identified key focus areas that the City anticipated will have the highest likelihood of change through redevelopment and new development over the life of the General Plan, In addition to text descriptions, the 2035 General Plan creatively incorporated land - use snapshots with call -outs, photographs, case studies, renderings, three-dimensional illustratives, and graphic exhibits to visually convey the desired vision for each of the focus areas, and for the community at large. City of Palmdale Housing Element EIR, Palmdale, CA. Environmental Specialist, Responsible for technical studies. The Housing Element update includes a General Plan amendment, zone change, zoning ordinance amendment, and specific plan amendment to provide development sites to meet the City's regional housing needs assessment. Major issues addressed in the EIR include traffic, land use, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and noise. City of Montclair Housing Element, Montclair, CA, Environmental Specialist. Responsible for technical studies. Michael Baker developed the Housing Element of the Montclair General Plan, The Housing Element provides the primary policy guidance for residential development through 2014 and is the only element of the General Plan requiring review and certification by the State of California, Dumbarton Transit -Oriented Development Specific Plan EIR, Newark, CA. Environmental Specialist. Responsible for technical studies. Michael Baker prepared an EIR for the Dumbarton Transit -Oriented Development (TOD) Specific Plan proposed in the City of Newark. The EIR was prepared at a program level for the Dumbarton TOD Specific Plan, which would provide comprehensive planning policy and regulatory standards to ensure quality future development and redevelopment of the Specific Plan area. The Specific Plan envisions a transit -oriented community that would offer a mix of residential, retail, office, and open space uses. Approximately 2,500 housing units are proposed to meet the needs of the City and the surrounding area. Approval of the Dumbarton TOD Specific Plan would provide a broad range of new housing opportunities, retail and business opportunities, and park/open space amenities, and infrastructure for the Dumbarton Rail Corridor Transit Station. MBAKERINTL.COM We Make a Difference INTERNAT10NAL City of Artesia General Plan Update, Housing Element, and EIR, Artesia, CA. Environmental Specialist. Responsible for technical studies. Michael Baker prepared a General Plan update to guide the growth and development of the City of Artesia over the next 15 years. Incorporated in 1959 as a General Law City, Artesia is fully developed and undergoing revitalization and redevelopment. The General Plan and Housing Element were last updated in 1993 and 2003, respectively. This project required extensive data collection and analysis, formulation and organization of goals, policies, and objectives, and coordination of interagency meetings to arrive at a strategy for the 15 -year plan, Fullerton General Plan Update Climate Action Plan, Fullerton, CA. Michael Baker is assisting the City of Fullerton to update its General Plan policy documents, goals, and maps. The process includes an extensive community outreach program with an array of community activities, charrettes, youth activities, and interactive media, The innovative policy update will include public health and safety and transportation among other community topics. Murrieta General Plan Update Climate Action Plan, Murrieta, CA. Project Manager. Michael Baker prepared the update to the City's 1994 General Plan and General Plan EIR. Along with the required elements, the update included a Healthy Communities and Economic Development Elements and preparation of a Climate Action Plan. Michael Baker also led an intensive community visioning and outreach program, with development of a unique project logo and hands-on community and youth workshops, community group presentations, online surveys, and neighborhood meetings. Moffett Park Specific Plan EIR, Sunnyvale, CA. Technical Study Manager. Michael Baker prepared a specific plan and corresponding EIR for Moffett Park. The plan was intended to be a comprehensive framework for buildout of 23.3 million square feet (SF) of use. The plan included mechanisms to address an expanded transit core within a quarter -mile of light rail transit stations, 23.3 million SF of basic entitlements with an additional 2 million SF to be allocated as floating, and the ability to transfer development rights between parcels. The EIR focused on the ability of the City to accommodate the infrastructure needs of an increase of approximately 12 million SF at buildout. MBAKERINTL.COM Eddie Torres, INCE We Make a Difference INTERNATIONAL Carla R. Dietrich, PE, PT®E Education Senior Transportation Planner B.S., 1997, Civil and Environmental Ms. Dietrich is experienced in traffic engineering and transportation planning studies, She has Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University served as a traffic task manager on various projects including conceptual engineering studies, Licenses/Certifications corridor studies, feasibility studies, interchange justification reports, traffic impact studies, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) assessments, and traffic analysis in support of environmental professional Engineer, Pennsylvania, documents. Ms. Dietrich is knowledgeable in the areas of traffic signalization, safety, complete 2004, PEo7a655 Professional Traffic Op Operations f is streets, access management, VMT, bicycle and pedestrian design, and context sensitive Engineer, zoo Op solutions. Her technical expertise includes crash analysis, traffic simulation, capacity analysis Professional Engineer, Connecticut, including roundabouts and coordinated signal systems, queuing analysis, and trip generation 2003, PEN.0022832 analysis. Professional Affiliations Relevant Experience Institute of Transportation Engineers ITE On -Call General Plan Planning and Environmental Support, Riverside County, CA. ( ) Riverside County. Traffic Engineer. Provided traffic engineering support. Michael Baker has provided on-call general plan support to the County since 2014. Responsibilities include processing General Plan amendments, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance, zoning code amendments, and climate action plan support. Michael Baker has also completed the County's Fifth Cycle Housing Element update. Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Program and Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Lancaster, CA. Transportation Planner, Michael Baker is currently assisting the City of Lancaster with the preparation of a VMT Mitigation Program and associated EIR. The project aims to establish mitigation for projects that exceed the City's VMT thresholds in the form of a mitigation impact fee. The program identifies relevant transportation demand management strategies and VMT-reducing projects within the City to be funded by the impact fee. These funds would be utilized to fund active transportation infrastructure projects in the City to help the City meet its VMT reduction goals, The overall intent of the program is to streamline the Senate Bill 743 compliance process for development projects while funding future VMT improvement projects to reduce citywide VMT. Griffin Homes Project, Redlands, CA. Traffic Engineer. Conducted traffic impact study peer review. Michael Baker provided engineering services for the Griffin Homes project, a plan of 207 single-family residences with associated utilities, infrastructure, open space, and recreational areas on approximately 37.2 acres. Michael Baker performed site development and created the following amendments: a General Plan amendment for Commercial to Low -Density Residential; a Specific Plan amendment to remove the site from the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan; and a New Specific Plan for residential development, with applicable development standards. We will also prepare a Tentative Tract Map. Chadwick Ranch Estates, Bradbury, CA. Traffic Engineer. Prepared VMT memorandum. The proposed project included construction of 14 single-family detached residences. Traffic task included trip generation analysis, VMT screening, and project level VMT assessment. Menifee PLN21_0351 (Byers Lane Residential Development), Menifee, CA. Task Manager. Responsible for overseeing the preparation of a traffic operations study and a VMT technical memorandum for the proposed residential development, Michael Baker provided traffic operations analysis services in support of the environmental process, Beverly Boulevard Warehouse Project, Pico Rivera, CA. InSite Properties. Task Manager. Responsible for overseeing the preparation of a traffic operations study and a VMT technical memorandum associated with proposed warehouse development. Oversaw traffic volume forecasts using passenger car equivalents, capacity analysis, and VMT analysis. Proposed project includes approximately 360,000 square feet of warehousing development. Dockweiler Residential, Santa Clarita, CA. Transportation Engineer. Conducted peer review of traffic impact study. Michael Baker reviewed the traffic impact study to determine if the report had been prepared in conformance with appropriate guidelines for preparation of traffic impact analysis reports and in accordance with City procedures for implementing the State CEQA guidelines. Michael Baker performed development of 19.4 acres of heavily sloping land containing an inactive oilfield, with 93 for sale, single-family detached homes and related site improvements. MBAKERINTL.COM We Make a Difference INTERNATIONAL. Cathedral City Development. Desert Housing Ventures, LLC, Task Manager. Oversaw preparation of traffic impact study. Michael Baker documented the traffic impacts associated with the proposed 110 single-family residential development located in the City of Cathedral City. The study included trip generation analysis, traffic forecasts, operations analysis, and impact analysis. Local Road Safety Plan, Palm Springs, CA. Project Manager, Managed overall project and the crash analysis task. Michael Baker is providing planning and engineering services to identify low-cost, effective solutions to systemic and spot -specific safety issues. Data from the county sheriff and the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System database is being used to develop an integrated, detailed GIS database specific to the City. Michael Baker is developing easy -to -read and informative maps that will target trends and hot spots to convey existing safety issues, crash trends by mode, and other critical factors, Star Express Car Wash Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, Long Beach, CA. Traffic Task Manager/Engineer. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing on-site restaurant and associated surface parking lot, and construct a staffed, automated express car wash facility, A 3,278 -square -foot one-story express car wash building would be constructed, equipped with standard car wash tunnel equipment. In addition to the 100 -foot wash tunnel, the building would include an area for mechanical/electrical equipment and storage. A drive-through lane would be constructed to direct vehicles entering the site from a new driveway along Gardenia Avenue northerly to a pay station, then southerly to enter into the car wash tunnel. Vehicles would exit the southerly end of the car wash building and either exit the site via a driveway towards the eastern alley or a new driveway onto East Pacific Coast Highway. Vehicles also have the option to park in one of 18 self-service vacuum parking spaces, equipped with one vacuum per space. City discretionary approvals for the proposed project include CEQA Clearance, Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Review, Zone Change, and Lot Merger. Additional CEQA Transportation and/or Traffic Analysis Studies and Peer Reviews: • Modesto Crossings VMT Technical Memorandum, City of Modesto, CA • Bloomington Warehouse EIR Traffic Operations Study, San Bernardino County, CA • Cal Water Well and Water Treatment Plant VMT Screening Memorandum, City of Long Beach, CA • Western Realco Peer Review, Bloomington, CA • CarMax Auto Traffic Study, City of Victorville, CA • Chadwick Ranch Estates VMT Technical Memorandum, City of Bradbury, CA • Newport Pointe IS/MND VMT Peer Review, City of Menifee, CA • Citrus Valley Specific Plan Peer Review, City of Redlands, CA • Foothill Commerce Center Peer Review, City of Fontana, CA • Phelan Industrial IS/MND Peer Review, City of Rancho Cucamonga, CA • Western Realco Peer Review, Bloomington, CA MBAKERINTL.COM Carla R. Dietrich, P.E., PTOE We Make a Difference INTERNATIONAL Jacob D. Swim, TE Degrees Transportation Planner BSCE, Civil Engineering/Traffic/Transportation, Mr. Swim is a well-rounded transportation planner with knowledge and experience in San Diego State University multimodal transportation solutions (bike, pedestrian, transit) and traffic operations analysis Licenses/Certifications (intersection, link, and corridor analysis). He has 18 years of transportation planning Professional Engineer -Traffic, experience working on complex transportation issues and solutions where he has focused California, 2018, 2873 on building relationships with clients based on hard work, dedication and honesty. As a Professional Affiliations project manager, Mr. Swim is committed to delivering projects on schedule and within Institute of Transportation Engineers budget by focusing on close coordination with his project teams and clients. His firm (ITE), Vice President of San Diego understanding of and strong technical ability in software platforms such as Section Synchro/SimTraffic, Sidra, HCS, and word processing tools allow him to prepare technical analysis as well as oversee the work of his technical teams. Relevant Experience City of Eastvale General Plan Update, Eastvale, CA. The City of Eastvale is currently updating its General Plan, As part of this effort, Mr. Swim is responsible for preparing the Mobility Element portion of the General Plan. He has been working with City staff on developing new street typologies, prioritizing modes of transportation throughoutthe City, analyzing the existing and future conditions, and developing new goals and strategies forthe City to integrate smart technologies and incorporate mobility hubs. Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) modeling will be a vital part of the Mobility Element as the City seeks to reduce VMT for both residents and employees. Carlsbad TIA Review, Carlsbad, CA. Responsible for peer reviewing Local Mobility Analysis (LMA) reports that are submitted to the City for review and comments. First, reviewed the Traffic Study Scoping Agreement prior to the LMA being conducted by the traffic consultant, This allows the City to confirm the study level, study area, trip generation, analysis scenarios, and other important aspects of the analysis that will be included in the LMA. Reviews the LMAs for consistency with the City's Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines (2018). Project study areas, trip generation, multi -modal level of service analyses for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users, project access and on-site circulation are included in the review process. Comments prepared by Michael Baker are then reviewed and finalized by City staff. Terramar Area Coastal Improvement Transportation Analysis, Carlsbad, CA. Responsible for preparing a comprehensive traffic analysis for this project, which included pedestrian, bicycle and transit improvements along Carlsbad Boulevard from Cannon Road to Manzano Drive and Cannon Road from Carlsbad Boulevard to Avenida Encinas, A single -lane roundabout will be constructed as part of the project at the intersection of Carlsbad Boulevard and Cannon Road to improve operations. A VMT analysis was performed to determine any CEQA impacts and an LMA was conducted to evaluate auto, pedestrian, bicycle and transit operations along both corridors. Casa De Oro Library Transportation Impact Study, County of San Diego, CA. Responsible for preparing a transportation analysis including a VMT assessment and an LMA for the new Casa de Oro Library. The new library replaces the existing County of San Diego Casa de Oro branch library facility in the community of Spring Valley with a new branch library facility at a different location, The new library consists of an approximately 13,000 -square -foot facility with access off Campo Road, The proposed Casa de Oro Library is a locally serving public facility and therefore meets the VMT screening criteria, Therefore, a detailed VMT analysis was not required and the Casa de Oro Library is presumed to have a less than significant VMT impact on the environment. The County of San Diego is currently reviewing the transportation analysis. Escondido Courtyard Marriott Traffic Impact Analysis, Escondido, CA. Responsible for preparing the traffic impact analysis for the proposed hotel project located at East Valley Parkway and Escondido Boulevard. The analysis evaluated a total of 9 intersections and 10 roadway segments and was prepared in accordance with the City of Escondido Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines and SANTEC/ITE guidelines, MBAKERINTL.COM We Make a Difference INTERNATIONAL, Hyatt Place Hotel Local Transportation Analysis, San Jose, CA. Responsible for preparing a Local Transportation Analysis (LTA) to evaluate potential transportation -related impacts associated with the proposed 105 -room hotel. The City of San Jose recently updated its traffic study guidelines to be compliant with Senate Bill 743, i,e., requires a VMT analysis. In addition, Mr. Swim prepared a transportation demand management (TDM) plan to meet the City's zoning ordinance requirement for reducing off-street parking for the proposed Hyatt Place Hotel project, The traffic report and TDM plan were prepared in 2019 and approval of the LTA occurred in October 2020. 1.15 Logistics Center, City of Fontana, CA. Caprock Partners. Responsible for preparing a traffic study that evaluated nine intersections, four roadway segments, three freeway mainline segments, and two freeway ramps. The project proposes to construct a 1,175,720 -square -foot warehouse on a 75.76 -acre site located on Lytle Creek Road between Duncan Canyon Road and Sierra Avenue. Raw traffic counts in the study area were collected by axle -type and converted to passenger car equivalents to account for truck traffic in the area. Significant impacts were identified at four study intersections and feasible mitigation measures were recommended to fully mitigate the project -related impacts, The traffic study has not yet been finalized and approved by the City of Fontana. Bloomington Business Center, County of San Bernardino, CA. Responsible for preparing a traffic study that evaluated sixteen intersections and two freeway mainline segments. The project proposes to construct a 344,000 -square -foot warehouse on a 17.34 -acre site located south of Slover Avenue between Laurel Avenue and Locust Avenue in the unincorporated community of Bloomington in San Bernardino County. Raw traffic counts in the study area were collected by axle -type and converted to passenger car equivalents to account for truck traffic in the area. Significant impacts were identified at four study intersections and feasible mitigation measures were recommended to fully mitigate the project -related impacts, The traffic study has been finalized and approved by San Bernardino County. Rosati Annexation, City of Hollister, CA. Prepared a traffic study for a residential project that would construct up to 240 dwelling units on a 20 -acre site. The project is also requesting a pre -zone and annexation into the corporate limits of Hollister. As part of the traffic study, Mr. Swim analyzed six intersections near the project site under six study scenarios to determine project -related impacts. Although the analysis results showed no mitigation measures were necessary, roundabouts and traffic signals were considered and analyzed along Memorial Drive at Santa Ana Road, Meridian Street and a central location between Santa Ana Road and Meridian Street. The traffic study has been drafted and is currently under review by City staff. An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration is currently being prepared for this project, MBAKERINTL.COM Jacob D. Swim, T.E. We Make a Difference INTERNATIONAL. Margo A. Nayyar Education Senior Cultural Resources Manager M.A., 2013, Public History, California State University at Sacramento Ms. Nayyar is a senior architectural historian with over 12 years of cultural resources B.A„2006,History, University of experience in California, Her specialties include built environment surveys, evaluation of California, Santa Cruz historic -era resources using guidelines outlined in the National Register of Historic Places and the California Register of Historical Resources, and preparation of cultural resources technical studies pursuant to CEQA and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) including identification studies, finding of effect documents, memorandum of agreements, programmatic agreements, and HABSIHAERIHALS mitigation documentation. She prepares cultural resources environmental document sections for CEQA environmental documents including infill checklists, initial studies, and environmental impact reports (EIR), as well as NEPA environmental documents including environmental impact statements and environmental assessments. She also specializes in municipal preservation planning, historic preservation ordinance updates, Native American consultation, and provision of CLG training to interested local governments. She develops Survey 123 and ESRI Collector applications for large-scale historic resources surveys, and authors National Register nomination packets. Ms. Nayyar meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for history and architectural history. Relevant Experience Laguna Woods Comprehensive General Plan Update, Laguna Woods, CA. City of Laguna Woods. Cultural Resources Specialist, Responsible for completing and tracking Senate Bill 18 and Assembly Bill 52 Native American consultation. Michael Baker is currently preparing a comprehensive update to the city of Laguna Woods General Plan, which includes comprehensive updates of most of the City's elements. As part of the general plan update, the city revisited its first general plan and updated the underlying assumptions, data, and analysis, reassessed community priorities, and established a new, long-term 25 -year vision. North First Street Local Transit Village Survey, City of San Jose, CA. Project Manager. Completed a reconnaissance -level survey of the North First Street Local Transit Village area, a mixed-use area with 325 parcels with buildings dating between circa 1888 and the present, The survey was completed to identify resources built prior to 1980 and provide evaluation recommendations. The survey used a specially designed ESRI Collector application. The study's findings will inform the planned rezoning of the area, Completed a NWIC records search, background research, field survey, application development, and authored the findings report. Michael Baker completed a reconnaissance -level survey of the North First Street Local Transit Village area, a mixed-use zone with 325 parcels of historic buildings dating from circa 1888 to the present. Michael Baker performed the survey to identify resources that were built prior to 1980 and provide evaluation recommendations for the National Register of Historic Places, California Register of Historical Resources, and San Jose Historic Resources. City of Elk Grove General Plan Update, Elk Grove, CA. Cultural Resources Specialist, Responsible for authoring the cultural resources background report for the General Plan update EIR, The report identified the cultural resource regulatory framework and provided a broad understanding of cultural resources within the City, Also responsible for completing and tracking Senate Bill 18 and Assembly Bill 52 Native American consultation. Michael Baker prepared an update to the city's general plan that encompasses many important community priorities, including economic vitality, continued preservation of the rural area, influencing and responding to regional policy influences, accommodating growth through infill and outward expansion strategies, addressing State requirements for Complete Streets and vehicle miles traveled, defining neighborhood and community character, and encouraging multimodal and active transportation. Griffin Homes Project, City of Redlands, CA. Cultural Resources Specialist, Peer reviewed the Cultural Resources Assessment: Griffin Redlands Project, City of Redlands, San Bernardino County, California, dated October 2018, The intent of the peer review was to determine if the report was CEQA compliant and if all cultural resources identification efforts have been completed. Determined the report is adequate for purposes of CEQA and was a legally defensible document because it summarized the methods and results of cultural resources identification efforts, including a records search at the SCCIC, historical aerial research, geoarchaeological sensitivity assessment, and an intensive level archaeological field survey to examine the soils for cultural resources. Michael Baker is providing engineering services for the Griffin Homes project, a plan of 207 single-family residences with associated utilities, infrastructure, open space, and recreational areas on approximately 37.2 acres. Michael Baker will perform site development and create the following amendments: a General Plan amendment for Commercial to Low -Density Residential; a Specific Plan amendment to remove the site MBAKERINTL.COM We Make a Difference INTERNAT10NAL from the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan; and a New Specific Plan for residential development, with applicable development standards. It will also prepare a Tentative Tract Map. Placerita Meadows Ranch EIR, City of Santa Clarita, CA. Cultural Resources Specialist. Managed the completion of the archaeological and built environment field survey, map review, literature review, South Central Coastal Information Center records search, and authored the cultural resources Environment Impact Report (EIR) chapter completed in support of the environmental review of the project under CEQA. No historical resources, as defined by CEQA Section 15064,5(a) were identified within the project area, and a mitigation measure for archaeological monitoring was developed for inclusion in the EIR due to the high archaeological sensitivity of the project site, Michael Baker was responsible for master plan for development of 310 for sale, single family detached homes on 55 -acre site. Project includes community infrastructure, recreation, landscape and lighting improvements, along with streets and intersection improvements outside of the project site, City of Elk Grove Certified Local Government Training and Staff Augmentation, Elk Grove, CA. Provided the annual cultural resources training to City planners and the Historic Preservation Committee. The training covered the steps required to institute the Elk Grove Register of Historic Resources, provided examples and ideas of platform types the City could use, and preservation goals for 2020. Also served as an extension of City staff by providing historic district design review, preparing HPC meeting agendas and agenda packets, attending HPC meetings and preparing meeting minutes, and maintaining the administrative record, Michael Baker provided staff augmentation services and Certified Local Government (CLG) cultural resources training for the city of Elk Grove's 2019-2020 fiscal year. Staff augmentation services included historic district design review, preparation of Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) meeting agendas and agenda packets, HPC meeting attendance and preparation of meeting minutes, and maintenance of the administrative record, The training was conducted following the requirements of the CLG program, which encourages the direct participation of local governments in the identification, registration, and preservation of historic properties in that government's jurisdiction. MBAKERINTL.COM Margo A. Nayyar INTERNATIONAL Richard D. Hendrickson, LISP Geospatial Information Technologies (GIT) Project Manager We Make a Difference Education BA„ Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara Licenses/Certifications Mr. Hendrickson offers 24 years of experience specializing in geographic information systems (GIS) web programming. His extensive experience includes working with and Certified GIS Professional, zoo7, managing Geospatial Information Technologies (GIT) projects for the utility industry, 5�5g8 municipalities, and governmental agencies. He has designed and developed web -based interactive project viewers. Mr. Hendrickson has experience in creating and representing data for online interactive maps utilizing ArcSDE and ArcGIS server software. Mr. Hendrickson has a wide range of experience utilizing various systems including AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Arclnfo, and Oracle, SQL Server, SDE, Silverlight and other web technologies. Relevant Experience Camino Del Mar Streetscape Village Specific Plan, Del Mar, CA. GIT Analyst. Responsible for GIS technology. Michael Baker provided engineering design for this new facility, which will provide approximately 20,000 square feet of classrooms and medical office space. Michael Baker developed a demolition plan, grading and drainage plans, fire site plan and wet utility plans. The team performed hydrology calculations and provided stormwater treatment design. Half of the building is to be built into a 2;1 hillside. The challenges presented by the hillside and plaza required innovative design to adequately treat and convey stormwater. Michael Baker also prepared a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the project, serving as the project's Qualified SWPPP Developer to meet requirements of the Construction General Permit. EI Camino Real Bridge and Road Widening, City of San Diego, CA. GIT Analyst. Responsible for GIS technology, Michael Baker assisted with preparation of an environmental assessment (EA) under the National Environmental Policy Act for the EI Camino Real Bridge Widening Project. The project was required to correct seismic and operational deficiencies associated with the existing EI Camino Real Bridge. The City proposed to reconstruct and widen the 340 -foot -long bridge over the San Dieguito River. The EA and supporting technical studies included preparation of a detailed biological analysis to determine potential impacts to federally listed species. In addition, the project required extensive coordination with multiple state and federal regulatory agencies. Other primary issues included aesthetics, noise, wetlands, and hydrology/water quality. SPACECORE, San Diego County, CA. San Diego Association of Governments. Project Manager. Michael Baker is providing development and implementation services for the new SPACECORE data model, The client is responsible for maintaining a complex parcel -based dataset called LANDCORE, LANDCORE supports both planning and mapping activities and is also used as inputfor various modeling programs. However, it has been determined that LANDCORE is no longer a sufficient data model and tool to support the new modeling framework. The proposed new data model has been named SPACECORE. Ideally, SPACECORE will fill in the data gaps where LANDCORE is lacking, allowing for new planning models to run completely and more effectively. Citywide Sewer and Water Atlas Conversion and Automated Mapping GIS Development Project, City of Santa Barbara, CA. GIT Analyst. Responsible for GIS technology. Michael Baker provided GIS services for a large-scale GIS conversion and implementation project. The project was a 24 -month effort requiring the expertise of Michael Baker personnel from multiple offices. The project involved the conversion of over 300 sheets of sewer and water utilities, included the GPS location and mapping of 15,600 facility locations, and covered over 26 square miles. To help map such a large number of water and sewer facility points in the short time allotted for the initial facility location portion of the job, Michael Baker utilized a differential Global Positioning Systems (GPS) strategy to expedite the project survey. The project strategy involved the use of preprogrammed GPS receivers to save critical time and money in the facility location phase of the project and maintain the project's schedule, Water System Master Plan and GIS, Thousand Oaks, CA. GIT Analyst. Supervised a team of technicians that scrubbed as-builts, digitized and data entered various attributes into the new GIS system. Michael Baker provided engineering services to the City of Thousand Oaks for development of a comprehensive water system master plan and GIS. The City encompasses an area of approximately 56 square miles with over 14,000 acres designed as open space. Michael Baker provided a capital improvement program; hydraulic model; GIS; condition assessment of each water facility; corrosion study; structural analysis; water quality evaluation; computer maintenance management system; evaluation of the City's remote facility control system; and vulnerability assessment. The effort also included scrubbing as-builts, digitizing, and data entry for various attributes into the new GIS system. MBAKERINTL.COM We Make a Difference I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L GIS Data Management, Port of San Diego, CA. Project Manager. Michael Baker provided GIS and database technology to assist the Port in annual Storm Water Runoff Management Plan reporting and permit compliance requirements, The Port of San Diego is responsible for collecting large amounts of data associated with the stormwater system and facility best management practice monitoring. Salt Lake County Cooperative Plan - Bike and Pedestrian Route Study, Salt Lake, UT. Bush & Gudgell, Inc. GIT Analyst. Michael Baker assisted with the development of the first phase of the County Cooperative Plan by bringing together all the municipalities and other regional stakeholders. The County Cooperative Plan is designed to develop a close relationship between the municipalities and other agencies, allowing them to work together to produce a more competitive region while still maintaining individuality within the cities. Michael Baker facilitated gathering, compiling, and creating consistent cartographic maps throughout the County. Michael Baker then worked with stakeholders to identify gaps and inconsistencies and correct them. San Diego County Pedestrian Master Plan, County of San Diego, CA. GIT Analyst. Michael Baker prepared the County's Pedestrian Master Plan to create a network of pedestrian facilities in unincorporated areas. Michael Baker also prepared a design manual that included a toolbox of solutions for pedestrian improvements, traffic calming, and roadway design, including information on how the solutions are implemented in the County's various place -based contexts; village, semi -rural, and rural. Based on a needs assessment, community input, and applying solutions from the toolbox, Michael Baker and County staff worked with stakeholders in the five unincorporated communities to prepare pedestrian networks that include town centers, schools, key transit stops, and other public facilities. Rock Springs Road and Richland Road Safe Routes to School Improvements, San Marcos, CA. GIT Analyst. Responsible for GIS technology. Michael Baker provided engineering services for street improvements on Rock Springs and Richland roads, Michael Baker's services included initial research and field reconnaissance, field surveys, mapping and aerial photogrammetry, grading and demolition, a traffic calming study, roundabout design, utility coordination, drainage design, low -impact development designs, cost estimating, signing and striping, and preparation of public workshop presentations. MBAKERINTL.cOM Richard D. Hendrickson, GISP