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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1985 0204 CC REG ITEM 12LALBERT PRIETO Mayor JAMES D. WEAK Mayor Pro Tern THOMAS C. FERGUSON Councilmember DANNY A. WOOLARD Councilmember LETA YANCY - SUTTON Councilmember DORIS D. BANKUS City Clerk JOHN C. GEDNEY City Treasurer MOORPARix TO: The Honorable City Council FROM: Niall FritfDirector of Community Development DATE: February 4, 1985 ITEM /,�- /-., SUBJECT: CONSULTANT CONTRACT TO PREPARE AN EIR and PROVIDE STAFF SERVICES FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT for CARLSBERG, BULMER and CAREN PROPOSED ACTION STEVEN KUENY City Manager CHERYL J. KANE City Attorney NIALL FRITZ Director of Community Development R. DENNIS DELZEIT City Engineer JOHN V. GILLESPIE Chief of Police Enter into a contract with McClelland Engineers, Inc. to prepare an EIR for the subject project and provide staff services for the processing of the amendment request. BACKGROUND INFORMATION The three properties involved with this GPA are as follows: Carlsberg: -- Change from "Low Density Residential" to "Light IndustrialT, for 50 acres located adjacent to and south of New Los Angeles Avenue. Bulmer: -- Change from "Rural Low, 5 AC /DU" to "Low 1.6 DU /AC ", for 349 acres located adjacent to and west of Walnut Canyon Road. Caren: -- Change from "Light Industrial" to "General Commercial ", for 1.5 acres located at the northeast corner of Poindexter Road and Moorpark Avenue. The attached contract has been Inc., the consultant. Exhibit to by each of the applicants. preparation of the EIR and the by the applicant. 799 Moorpark Avenue M agreed to by McClelland Engineers, "A" to the contract has been agreed All costs associated with the contract staffing will be born :)orpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864 The Honorable City Council February 4, 1985 Pg. 2 SUBJECT: CONSULTANT CONTRACT TO PREPARE AN EIR and PROVIDE STAFF SERVICES FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT for CARLSBERG, BULMER and CAREN SUGGESTED MOTTON Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with McClelland Engineers after the submission to the City of all required funds by the applicants. McClelland engineers,inc. /environmental services 2140 Eastman Avenue, Ventura, California 93003, Tel. (805) 644 -5535, Telex 659 -241, Telecopier (805) 642 -4791 January 23, 1985 City of Moorpark 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, CA 93021 Attention: Niall Fritz, Planning Director RECEIVED Proposal to Provide Contract Planning Services and an Environmental Impact Report for a General Plan Amendment City of Moor!7.1,1 Dear Mr. Fritz: We are pleased to submit this proposal to the city of Moorpark to provide planning and environmental services. This proposal includes a description of our scope of work, cost estimate, sched- ule, and resumes of personnel to be assigned to the project. SCOPE OF SERVICES Our proposed scope of services includes both permit processing and preparation of an EIR for a General Plan Amendment. These are described below: 1. Permit Processing To process the General Plan Amendment, we will provide a land use planner to work under the supervision of the Planning Director. This person will be responsible for preparation of initial studies, staff report, and all legal notices required for the General Plan Amendment and /or EIR. In addition, he will be available to meet with the applicant, other agencies, and the general public, as determined to be needed by the Planning Director. Our staff planner will be available to the city of Moorpark on a time and expenses basis at a rate of $35 per hour. Because the amount of time that this person will be used will be determined by city needs, a precise cost estimate is not possible. However, we recommend that one person -month be budgeted (173 hours @ $35 = $6,055) plus an additional 10 percent ($605) for expenses. Using this preliminary assumption, we would not exceed a total cost for permit processing of $6660 without prior written authorization from the city. This total cost results in a charge of $2,220 for process- ing each General Plan Amendment component. The amount of time our staff planner spends on processing each component will be closely monitored . Each component will be billed only for the amount of time spent on its processing. We will notify you immediately should charges made to a component reach 80 percent of $2,220 or $1,776. ANCHORAGE • DALLAS • HOUSTON • LITTLE ROCK • LOS ANGELES • NEW ORLEANS • SAN DIEGO • SAN FRANCISCO City of Moorpark January 23, 1985 Mr. Niall Fritz Page 2 2. Environmental Impact Report Attachment 1 is a preliminary outline of the scope of work for the General Plan Amendment EIR. The components of the General Plan Amendment EIR are to include: Bulmer - 349 acres from "RL" (Rural Low, 5 acre /DU to "L" (Low Density 1 to 1.6 DV /acre. Carlsberg - 50 acres from "L" (Low Density 1 to 1.6 DU /acre) to "I -1" (Light Industrial). Caren - 1.4 acres from "I -1" (Light Industrial) to "C -2" (General Commercial). We will prepare the report so that the issues relative to each component are clearly described and differentiated from the others. Attachments 2 and 3 are cost breakdowns to prepare the EIR. We will complete the EIR scope of work for $26,057, which includes the draft and final EIR's, and attendance at up to two public hearings. Our schedule for completion of the EIR scope of work is as follows: Administrative Draft EIR (5 copies) - 45 calendar days after notice to proceed Draft EIR (50 copies) - two weeks after receipt of staff comments on administrative draft. Final EIR (35 copies) - Two weeks after receipt of all comments on draft EIR. PERSONNEL The project supervisor will be Mr. Mel Willis, Program Manager, Planning and Environmental Services. He will be responsible for overall supervision of the project and coordination with the city. Contract planning services will be provided by Mr. Chris Stabenfeldt, Staff Planner. He will be under the direct supervision of Ms. Julie Bulla Hunt, Senior Planner. City of Moorpark Mr. Niall Fritz January 23, 1985 Page 3 EIR preparation will be under the direction of Mr. J. Duane Vander Pluym, Senior Environmental Scientist. Resumes of all personnel who will work on the EIR are attached to the proposal. If you not hesitate this project. have any questions regarding this proposal, please do to call me. We look forward to working with you on Very truly yours, McCLELLAND ENGI RS, INC. Mel Willis Program Manager Planning and Environmental Services Attachments: 1. Scope of Work Outline 2. Cost Breakdown 3. Resumes MW:val ATTACHMENT 1 SCOPE OF WORK 1. GENERAL The EIR for the General Plan Amendment will address both site- specific and cumulative impacts, in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines. Primary project issues to be addressed by the EIR include the following: o Traffic /Circulation o Public Services o Land Use /Policy Analysis Secondary issues include: o Geologic Processes /Drainage o Air Quality o Aesthetics o Biologic Resources o Cultural Resources o Noise o Schools o Parks The following subsections describe the general content of the EIR, and our proposed approach to addressing each issue. Impact analysis will be based on a "worst case" or full buildout scenario under the proposed amendment requests. The cumulative impacts discussion will include consider- ation of the Griffin Development Company's 254 acre amendment request. Identification of issues relevant to each project, is contained in Section Two. A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project description sections of the EIR will be based upon informa- tion furnished by the applicants. This will be incorporated into the EIR utilizing the city's EIR format. Information contained in the project description will include, but will not necessarily be limited to: o Project Site Location and Legal Description: This section will describe the project location, list the Assessor's Parcel Num- ber(s), and provide regional and local vicinity maps of the project site. ENVMK6 /Z -1 o Existing General Plan Designation: A description of the permitted buildout under the existing General Plan designation will be included in this section of the EIR. o Description of Proposed Project: This section will clearly de- scribe the proposed projects and intended uses given approval of the specific land use entitlements requested. Development densi- ties and land form alterations will be referenced in relation to zoning regulations and city development policies. o Project Objectives: The project objectives section will be based upon a statement provided by the applicants. Topics of concern include development theme; project amenities and architectural renderings; project phasing; requisite extension of services; and a statement of why the proposed development is appropriate at this time. Land use entitlements necessary to achieve project objec- tives will also be discussed. o Project Characteristics: This section will include estimates of population for the types of units proposed. The dimensions of proposed structures, number and types of uses proposed, circulation provisions, drainage system improvements, utility easements, and public service agencies will also be identified in this section of the EIR. B. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING This section will include: o Land Use and Zoning: This section will describe current land use and zoning of the site as well as surrounding land uses and zoning. o Applicable Plans and Policies: This section will list all applica- ble land use plans and policies pertaining to the project site. o Public Utilities and Services Provided to Site: o Related Projects: Any projects that have been recently completed, approved, proposed, or probable in the project area will be iden- tified in this section (from County or City files - list and map to be provided). These projects will be analyzed for cumulative project impacts as they pertain to cumulative traffic flow condi- tions, and availability of public services. C. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS Each issue evaluated in this portion o tory paragraph explaining the methodology Impacts will be quantified, where possible, cance will be made and substantiated. ENVMK6 /Z -2 f the EIR will have an introduc- used in assessing the impacts. and a determination of signifi- Mitigation measures will be identified for each impact. An analysis of each measure will include degree of effectiveness, secondary impacts, person/ agency proposing measure, responsible parties, and methods of implementation. No cost estimates for necessary public improvements will be included in the EIR, unless provided by appropriate public agency. The scope of analysis for each of the impact sections of the EIR is in the following sections. 1. Traffic and Circulation This section of the EIR will involve review of existing data and contact with local agencies, supplemented by limited turning movement traffic counts to establish the existing circulation setting. Manual counts will be limited to critical locations along the project access road system to identify peak period timing movement patterns and to update earlier machine counts. This data will be reviewed to determine peak traffic flow characteristics that will serve as the baseline for environmental impact analysis. The focus of this analysis will be to determine project specific as well as potential cumulative traffic impacts as a result of local areawide buildout. Where applicable, consideration of impacts generated by completion of Highway 23 and Highway 118 will be incorporated into the analysis. Special attention will be directed toward the identification of planned roadway improvements and other mechanisms that are available to maintain existing levels of service. The environmental setting for the traffic section of the EIR will include: o ADT, peak -hour counts, roadway geometrics and capacities, existing levels of service for roadways in the project vicinity; o Identification of existing roadway deficiencies and traffic im- pacts; o Discussion of planned roadway improvements for the project area, particularly Highway 118 and highway 23; o Discussion of existing traffic safety hazards based on sight distance /approach speeds and available accident data; and o Discussion of existing and proposed rapid transit service and ridership. The traffic impact analysis will address the following: o Calculation of daily and peak -hour traffic generation for the proposed project; o Summary of traffic distribution; o Project- specific and cumulative traffic impacts for roadways and intersections impacted by the proposed project; ENVMK6 /Z -3 o Other previous studies addressing cumulative traffic impacts (as appropriate); o Calculation of trip generation associated with other planned projects in the immediate vicinity; o Resultant levels of service, ADT, and peak -hour volumes after completion of the proposed project; o Relationship (e.g., timing) of project and cumulative project generated road fees and the implementation of roadway improvements; o Peak -hour impact to freeway ramps and overpasses; o Sight distance analysis to determine ingress /egress and safety hazards; o Alternative transportation systems (bicycle, bus, pedestrian), and potential impacts to such systems. Mitigation measures for traffic impacts may include the following: o Identify measures necessary to mitigate project impacts at local streets and intersections (e.g., LOS C or better); o Level of service (degree of effectiveness) after implementation of improvements; o On and off -site improvement necessary to ensure acceptable traffic flow and safety; and o Alternative trip reduction methods. 2. Public Services This section of the EIR will provide a project- specific and cumulative assessment of public service impacts addressing water, wastewater disposal, schools, parks and recreation, law enforcement, fire projection, and solid waste disposal. The research effort for this section will involve contact with public service agencies and literature search of relevant documents. General information to be included in this section follows: o Description of service provided, identification of jurisdictional boundaries; o Discussion of existing facilities, including their location, capacities, staffing levels and existing service capabilities; o Identification of existing service deficiencies; o Existing projection of cumulative demands. ENVMK6 /Z -4 The impact analysis will specifically address the following issues: o Project - related demands for additional service and /or additional facilities; o Identification of public service impacts relative to cumulative development within the facility service area; o Discussion of project - related impact on existing and proposed public service facilities. 3. Land Use /Project Consistency With Locally Adopted Plans and Policies Literature search and field inspection will be conducted to gather base data for this section. Correspondence with local and responsible agencies will be initiated at commencement of the research effort. Issues of concern include project consistency with all locally adopted plans and policies, land use compatibility, agricultural impacts and secondary /cumulative impacts to existing and proposed land uses in the project vicinity. The land use setting description will include the following: o Map and description of surrounding land uses; o Discussion of all locally adopted plans, policies and ordinances pertaining to site development; The land use impact analysis will specifically address all of the following: o Project consistency with all locally adopted plans, policies and ordinances; o Project conflicts with adjoining land uses and resources in the project vicinity; o Precedent - setting impacts of project approval; o On -site and regional agricultural impacts. Mitigation measures to be evaluated may include: o Measures to reduce land use incompatibility; o Measures to reduce precedent- setting impacts; and o Measures to reduce project's inconsistency with plans, policies, and goals. The growth- inducement analysis will be related to precedent- setting impacts, and any needed extensions of services that remove obstacles to growth. General growth trends in the site vicinity will be discussed. Cumulative development will be related to growth- inducing impacts. Critical limits of any public services and facilities that were investigated in the ENVMK6 /Z -5 EIR will be summarized in this section. A discussion of the project's influence on the amount, location or timing of growth for the site area will be included. 4. Aesthetics This section will involve site reconnaissance and photo documentation of affected viewing corridors in the site vicinity. Issues of particular concern include consistency with development policies, and project visibility from adjoining and nearby uses. The degree to which the proposed project obstructs views will be presented by superimposing the proposed development concept onto photographs taken from nearby residential areas, and /or public viewing locations. ing: A general description of the visual setting of the project will include: o Views of project site (photo- documentation); o Discussion of development policies pertaining to the project site; and o Visual characterization of the project site and general vicinity. The assessment of visual impacts will specifically address the follow- 0 Identification of viewing corridors affected by the proposed projects; o Project impact to representative viewing corridors (photo documen- tation); and o Discussions of project impact on visual character of the general vicinity. 5. Geologic Processes /Drainage Existing on -site geologic and hydrologic information will be obtained from the County's Seismic Safety and Safety Elements, the U.S. department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, and site - specific soil investigations. These information sources will be reviewed and impacts of site development evaluated. Supplemental data will be obtained through correspondence with the County Public Works Department. The description of general geologic conditions of the project site will include: o Discussion of existing geologic conditions (e.g., seismic capabil- ities, soils, subsurface structure, landform, etc.); o Identification of potential on -site geologic and flooding hazard (e.g., liquifaction, high groundwater table, shrink - swell, erosion, etc.) and regional seismic characteristics. ENVMK6 /Z -6 The geologic impact analysis will specifically address the following: o Discussion of the proposed grading concepts and landform alter- ations; o Evaluation of the effect of on -site geologic hazards on project development (e.g., liquifaction, seismic, erosion, high ground- water, etc.); o Discussion of onsite and offsite impacts on local drainage pat- terns; o Determination of the adequacy of existing soils data with regard to project design. If necessary, mitigation measures may include: o Measures to mitigate on -site geologic and flooding hazards; o Alternative grading concepts; o Additional soil analysis that may be necessary to ensure adequate mitigation of geologic hazards; o Evaluation of mitigation measure effectiveness. 6. Noise The noise section will involve a review of the area (one mile radius) for noise sensitive uses, noise measurements, projection of noise contours after project implementation, and measures to reduce or mitigate impacts. A general description of the noise setting will include: o Identification of sensitive uses within a one mile radius; o Identification of existing noise problems. The assessment of noise impacts will specifically address the following: o Post - project noise levels; o Itemization of any noise problems related to the project; o Review of development areas as they relate to projected noise levels; o Discussion of human perception of noise level increases (e.g., perceived as a doubling, three -fold increase etc.). ENVMK6 /Z -7 Potential mitigation measures may include: o Site planning /design methods to reduce noise levels and acoustical impacts; o Alternative routes for construction vehicles; o Analysis of the effectiveness of proposed mitigation. 7. Air Quality The air quality impact analyses will be prepared in accordance with the Ventura County APCD Guidelines for the Preparation of Air Quality Impact Analyses. A general description of the noise setting will include: o Reference the County AQMP planning policies that pertain to site development; o Discuss methodology for AQMP consistency determination; o Existing air emissions inventory relative to state standards and number of days exceeding adopted standards. The assessment of air quality impacts will specifically address the following: o Calculate air emissions (mobile and stationary) resulting from maximum buildout; o Calculate short -term construction impacts; o Determine consistency with the County AQMP; o Identify project related air quality impacts based on County and State Air Resources Board criteria. Potential mitigation measures may include: o Identify measures to alleviate impacts of the proposed project (if available); o Incorporate mitigation measures indicated in the AQMP into the EIR. 8. Cultural Resources This section of the EIR will involve literature review only. No archae- ologic investigation of the project sites is proposed. The purpose of the analysis will be to identify known archaeologic resources that may be affect- ed by the projects, and the potential for archaeologic resources on each site. Subsequent, more detailed, surface investigations may be necessary at the development permit stage. ENVMK6 /Z -8 9. Biologic Resources This will involve a very cursory visit by a staff biologist to determine the potential for significant biologic resources at each site. In addition, previous studies of the sites will be used to determine the potential for significant impacts on biologic resources. SUMMARY OF UNAVOIDABLE ADVERSE IMPACTS Unavoidable adverse impacts will be summarized separately for the proposed project as well as for cumulative impacts. This section will compile all of the significant unavoidable adverse impacts identified for the subject areas into one section, thereby highlighting significant residual impacts. IRREVERSIBLE COMMITMENT OF RESOURCES The irreversible impacts of each project component will be addressed separately as well as cumulatively. Irreversible impacts will be summarized from other sections of the document. Uses of non - renewable resources during the initial and continued phases of development will be briefly discussed. LONG -TERM VS. SHORT -TERM IMPACTS The short -term versus long -term impacts of the project will be itemized separately as well as cumulatively. An evaluation of the cumulative and long -term effects of the project which may adversely affect the environment will be discussed including impacts which narrow the range of beneficial uses of the environment or pose long -term risks to health and safety. Addition- ally, the reasons the project is believed by the sponsor to be justified, rather than as an option for future alternatives, will be explored. ALTERNATIVES The alternatives section of the EIR will be prepared in accordance with the State CEQA Guidelines and will focus on alternatives capable of elimi- nating or reducing significant adverse environmental effects. In addition, this section will identify the "environmentally superior" alternative. If the environmentally superior alternative is determined to be the "no project" alternative, the EIR shall identify the environmentally superior alternative among the other alternatives analyzed. The EIR will address the following alternatives: o No project; o Alternative location for the proposed projects; o Existing General Plan designations; o Alternatives appropriate for specific project sites. ENVMK6 /Z -9 2. SITE SPECIFIC The following section is intended to specifically identify those issues to be addressed for each project and to briefly discuss issues we perceive to be most critical. Existing documents and information sources relevant to each site will be incorporated wherever possible and are identified for each project. All three projects will include a thorough discussion of their consistency with local goals and policies. A. CARLSBERG o Traffic /Circulation o Public Services o Land Use o Geology /Drainage o Air Quality o Aesthetics o Biology o Cultural Resources o Noise Cumulative impact analysis will be based on information contained in the Moorpark General Plan Update EIR prepared in 1979. This information will be updated to reflect current conditions. Two EIRs have been prepared on the site. These are the PC4 EIR, prepared in May of 1983, of which the amendment is a component, and the Tract No. 2964, Zone Change No. 2621 EIR prepared in June of 1981. Additional traffic information is available in the DP 301 Traffic Study prepared for an adjacent parcel. Because of the proximity of the Highway 23 right -of -way and the volumes of traffic generated at peak hours by industrial uses, particular attention will be given to project generated impacts on the local circulation pattern. When expansion of the freeway is completed, the proposed industrial site will be below grade to a major highway, necessitating a careful evaluation of noise impacts. Extensive grading will be required to prepare the site for development with both geotechnical and aesthetic impacts likely to be generated. Grading plans, if available, will be reviewed to determine potential visual and geologic impacts and mitigation measures designed to minimize these impacts will be recommended. ENVMK6 /Z -10 B. CAREN o Traffic /Circulation o Public Services o Land Use Cumulative impact will be based on the Moorpark General Plan Update EIR prepared in 1979. Additional site specific information is contained in the DP 205 EIR prepared in 1978. These information sources will be reviewed and updated where necessary. Existing information will be used whenever possible to improve efficiency and minimize cost. The site is already developed with the current use being light indus- trial. Consequently, impacts are likely to be limited to the change in traffic patterns associated with conversion from industrial to commercial. As previously stated, a thorough analysis of the projects consistency with local goals and policies will be included. C. BULMER AND ASSOCIATES o Traffic /Circulation o Public Services o Land Uses o Geology /Drainage o Air Quality o Aesthetics o Biology o Cultural o Noise o Schools o Parks Cumulative impact analysis will be based on the Moorpark General Plan Update EIR prepared in 1979. Additional site specific information is con- tained in the Tentative Tract Map No. TR -3218 and TR -3300; and Zone Change No. Z -2556 and Z -2587 EIR prepared in March of 1980. ENVMK6 /Z -11 The proposed amendment represents a potential 500% increase in the number of units allowed on the site. Because of limited access to the site traffic impacts on Walnut Canyon Road and alternative ingress /egress options are important issues warranting special consideration. Biological and cultural impact analysis will be limited to review of site specific informa- tion contained in previous documents. Higher densities will require more extensive grading which may impact both onsite and offsite geology and drainage patterns. Any site specific plans available for the project will be reviewed to determine the likely extent of these impacts and appropriate mitigation measures. A thorough discussion of visual site is located in the hills north from many locations within the city. ENVMK6 /Z -12 impacts will be included as the project of Moorpark proper and is highly visible TOTAL $26,057 *Additional meetings will be attended on a time and expenses basis. The estimated cost per meeting is $900, assuming two persons in attendance. ENVMK6 /Y -1 ATTACHMENT 2 EIR COST BREAKDOWN Work Task Cost 1. Project Management /Agency Coordination $ 1,200 2. Project Description 528 3. Environmental Impact Analysis a. Traffic /Circulation 4,170 b. Public Services 1,666 c. Land Use /Plan Consistency /Growth Inducement 1,110 d. Geology /Drainage 1,089 e. Air Quality 880 f. Aesthetics 730 g. Biology 924 h. Cultural Resources 660 i. Noise 990 j. Schools 440 k. Parks 660 4. Alternatives 1,320 5. Draft EIR Preparation 1,800 6. Final EIR /Response to Comments 1,452 7. Word Processing 1,853 8. Graphics 1,135 9. Printing Draft EIR (50 copies) 750 Final EIR (35 copies) 525 10. Miscellaneous (supplies, travel, etc.) 375 11. Public Hearing Attendance (2)* 1,800 TOTAL $26,057 *Additional meetings will be attended on a time and expenses basis. The estimated cost per meeting is $900, assuming two persons in attendance. ENVMK6 /Y -1 ATTACHMENT 3 COST BREAKDOWN BY PROJECT *Additional meetings will be attended on a time and expense basis. The estimated cost per meeting is $900, assuming two persons in attendance. ENVMK6 /BB -1 Bulmer Carlsberg Caren Cost Hours Cost Hours Cost Hours Project Management 400 8 400 8 400 8 Project Description 220 5 220 5 88 2 Traffic 2520 46 1210 22 440 8 Public Services 900 26 700 20 66 2 Land Use 500 11 385 9 225 5 Geology /Drainage 759 14 330 6 - - Air Quality 550 13 330 7 - - Aesthetics 400 11 330 9 - - Biology 594 13 330 7 - - Cultural Resources 330 9 330 9 - - Noise 660 14 330 7 - - Schools 440 12 - - - - Parks 660 14 - - - - Alternatives 792 23 528 15 - - Draft Preparation 990 22 630 14 180 4 Final EIR 792 18 528 12 132 3 Word Processing/ 1638 66 1100 44 250 10 Graphics Printing 675 - 420 - 180 - Miscellaneous 125 - 125 - 125 - Public Meetings (2)* 600 9 600 9 600 9 $26,057 = EIR $14,545 $8,826 $2,686 $6,660 = Permit $ 2,200 $2,200 $2,200 *Additional meetings will be attended on a time and expense basis. The estimated cost per meeting is $900, assuming two persons in attendance. ENVMK6 /BB -1 CONTRACT FOR SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of February , 198 5 , between the CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City ", and McCLELLAND ENGINEERS, INC. , an independent contractor, hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR" ARTICLE 1. TERM OF CONTRACT Section 1.01. This agreement will become effective on 198 , and will continue until stipulated services have been completed. ARTICLE 2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTOR Specific Services Section 2.01. Contractor agrees to perform the services specified for General Plan Amendment for Carlsberg /Bulmer /Caren in the "Proposal for Services" attached to this agreement and designated as EXHIBIT "A ". Method of Performina Services Section 2.02. Contractor will determine the method, details and means of performing the above - described services. Responsible Employee in Charge Section 2.03. MEL WILLIS will serve as the employee of Contractor principally responsible for execution of the Contractor's obligations under this Agreement and shall serve as principal liason between City and Contractor. ARTICLE 3. COMPENSATION Amount of Compensation Section 3.01. As sole and complete consideration for the services to be performed by Contractor, City agrees to pay Contractor in accordance with EXHIBIT "A ". All costs are estimates not to be exceeded. Contractor's invoices to City shall include an itemization of expenditures as required by City. The City shall not pay any fee or reimburse any expense deemed by the Director of Community Develop- ment, at his sole discretion, to be unnecessary to the completion of the project in a competent and workmanlike manner. -1- Payment of Compensation Section 3.02. Contractor shall submit to City a written statement of services rendered in accordance with the following payment schedule: -- Upon distribution of the Draft EIR for public review, 75% of actual costs incurred to date -- Upon delivery to the City of the Screen Check Final EIR, 75% of the outstanding costs to date -- Upon certification of the Final EIR, all remaining costs associated with the EIR -- Within 30 days of final action on the entitle- ment requests, all remaining costs associated with processing the entitlements City agrees to pay amount due to Contractor for services within thirty (30) days following receipt of said statements of services. ARTICLE 4. OBLIGATIONS OF CONTRACTOR Non - exclusive Representation Section 4.01. Contractor agrees to devote the number of hours necessary to perform the above - described services in a competent and workmanlike manner. Contrctor may represent, perform services for, and be employed by, such companies and governmental entities as Con- tractor, in Contractor's sole discretion, sees fit, with the exception of any firm or individual which has an approved permit or land use entitlement from the City, has applied for such entitlement within the past twelve (12) months, or has such application or entitlement request pending, provided that such commitments entered into prior to the effective date of this contract may be fulfilled. Performance of On- Premises Services Section 4.02. Contractor agrees to perform any of the above - described services required to be performed on City's premises during City's regular business hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed by City and Contractor. Legal Responsibilities Section 4.03. Contractor shall secure, pay for and maintain in full force and effect for the duration of this agreement, any City business license which the City of Moorpark may require for the type of business activity Contractor will conduct hereunder. In addition, Contractor shall keep himself informed of, and shall comply with, all federal, state and local laws and regulations which in any manner affect his performance under this agreement. Assignment Section 4.04. Neither this agrement nor any duties or obligations under this agreement may be assigned by Contractor without the prior written consent of City. ARTICLE 5. OBLIGATIONS OF CITY Cooperation of City Section 5.01. City agrees to comply with all reasonable requests of Contractor relative to, and to provide access to all documents reasonably necessary for, the performance of Contractor's duties under this agreement. Place of Work Section 5.02. City agrees to furnish space on the premises of City Hall for use by Contractor while performing any of the above - described services required to be performed on City's premises. ARTICLE 6. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT Termination Upon Notice Section 6.01. The City may terminate this Agrement upon giving a twenty -four (24) hour written notice and the Contractor may terminate this Agreement upon giving thirty (30) days' written notice. In the event of such termination, Contractor shall be entitled to reimbursement for all fees and expenses incurred prior to the effective date of such notice. Termination Upon Assignment Section 6.02. Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, the agreement shall terminate automatically without prior notice upon the assignment of the agreement by the Contractor without the prior written consent of City. ARTICLE 7. GENERAL PROVISIONS Independent Contractor Section 7.01. Contractor is and at all times shall remain as to City a Wholly independent contractor. Contractor shall not, at any time or in any manner, represent that he is an officer, employee or agent of the City. Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Workers' Compensation Insurance and Safety Acts and Labor Code of the State of California. Ownership of Documents Section 7.02. Upon completion of any writing required to be provided by Contractor in the course of performing any of the above - described services, or upon sooner termination of this agreement, all original documents prepared by Contractor shall become the sole property of City and may be used, reused or otherwise disposed of by City without the permission of Contractor. Hold Harmless Section 7.03. Contractor agrees to indemnify, save, keep and hold harmless City and all of its officers and employees from all claims, actions, suits, damages, costs or expenses in law or equity, including costs of suit and expenses for legal services, that may at any time arise or be set up because of damage to property or injury or death to persons received or suffered by reason of, or arising out of, any act on the part of Contractor in regard to any function or activity carried out by contractor on behalf of City pur- suant to the terms of this agreement. Notices Section 7.04. Any notice to be given hereunder by either party to the other shall be effected either by personal delivery in writing, or by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt re- quested. Mailed notices shall be addressed to the City in care of the City Manager, 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California 93021 and to Contactor at 2140 Eastman Avenue Ventura, CA 93003 ; however, each party may change the address by written notice in accordance with this section. Notices delivered personally will be deemed served as of actual receipt; mailed notices will be deemed served as of the second (2nd) day after mailing. Entire Agreement of the Parties Section 7.05. This agreement supersedes any and all agreements, either oral or written, between the parties hereto with respect to the rendering of services by Contractor to City and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to the rendering of such services in any manner whatsoever. Each party to this agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements, oral or otherwise, have been made by any party or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein, and that no other agreement, statement, or promise not con- tained in this agreement shall be valid or binding. Any modification of this agreement will be effective only if it is in writing signed by the party to be charged. Governina Law Section 7.06. This agreement shall be governed by and con- strued in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Attorney's Fees Section 7.07. Should either party hereto institute any action or proceeding of any nature whatsoever in a court of law, equity, or otherwise to enforce any provision of this agreement or for a declaration of such party's rights or obligations hereunder or for any other remedy, the prevailing party shall be entitled to receive from the losing party its costs, including such amount as the Court or arbitration panel may adjudge to be reasonable attorney's fees for the services rendered the party finally prevailing in any such action or proceeding. Unless judgment goes by default, the attorney fee award shall not be computed in accordance with any court schedule, but shall be such as to fully reimburse the prevailing party for all its /their attorney's fees actually incurred in good faith, regardless of the amount of such judgment, it being the intention of the parties to fully compensate the prevailing party for all attorney's fees paid or incurred in good faith. Venue Section 7.08. This agreement is made, entered into, executed and is to be performed in Moorpark, Ventura County, California, and any action filed in any court or for arbitration for the inter- pretation, enforcement and /or otherwise of the terms, covenants and conditions referred to herein shall be filed in the applicable court in Ventura County, California. City's Agent Section 7.09. The Moorpark Director of Community Develop- ment shall have the right to review, coordinate and approve all work to be performed by Contractor pursuant to the terms of this agreement and shall be the City's agent with respect to review, coordination, and approval of the services to be performed by the Contractor. EXECUTED in duplicate at Moorpark, California, on the date and year first hereinabove written. McCLELLAND ENGINEERING, INC. (Name of Contractor) By Title And by Title C O N T R A C T O R (Notarial certificate attached) CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA a municipal corporation by ATTEST: Its Mayor City Clerk C I T Y (SEAL) 5 CERTIFICATE OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Corporation) STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF VENTURA ) SS. On this day of , 19 , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the (title) of name of corporation) and whose name is subscribed to the within strument, and acknowledged to me that the corporation executed it. (SEAL) WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL. Notary Public in and for said County and State ,