May 27, 1999
The Honorable Board of Supervisors
County of Los Angeles
383 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
Dear Supervisors:
REQUEST AWARD OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR A SIGNIFICANT ECOLOGICAL AREAS STUDY AS A COMPONENT OF THE
UPDATE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY GENERAL PLAN AND APPROVAL
OF AN APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $275,000 TO FUND STUDY (ALL DISTRICTS)(3-VOTE)
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOUR BOARD:
1. Award and instruct the Chairman to sign contract with PCR Services Corporation to perform a study of Los Angeles County Significant Ecological Areas (SEAs) to update the Conservation/Open Space element of the Los Angeles County General Plan at a cost of $275,000.
2. Authorize the Director of Planning to extend the term of the agreement for an additional 120-day-period, if it is in the best interest of the County; and
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment in an amount of $275,000 to transfer appropriation in the department's Fiscal Year 1998-99 budget to services and supplies to fund the SEA Study Agreement.
PURPOSE OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
In November of 1980, the Board adopted the Los Angeles County General Plan, which provides guidelines for decisions regarding new development, pursuant to a mandate bythe State of California.
The General Plan designates Significant Ecological Areas (SEAs) as "ecologically important or fragile land and water areas, valuable as plant and animal communities." The existing Conservation/Open Space and Land Use elements of the General Plan provide policies, review procedures and development standards for the protection and preservation of SEAs.
The Conservation/Open Space and Land Use elements have not been updated since the adoption of the General Plan; in order for it to be effective, it is necessary to reassess the procedures and standards for changes that have occurred since 1980. The Regional Planning Department requires the services of PCR Services Corporation because the department does not have sufficient staff expertise and resources to conduct a study of this magnitude.
JUSTIFICATION
There are currently 41 SEAs within the jurisdiction of unincorporated Los Angeles County. A complete analysis of these areas has not been conducted since a comprehensive study in 1976, and a limited study in 1991. The proposed study will provide the following:
1. Reevaluates existing designated environmentally sensitive management areas in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County;
2. Identifies new areas as candidates for SEA designation, and provides criteria for evaluating development-related impacts in these areas;
3. Assesses the encroachment of development and its effect on habitat and species therein;
4. Proposes effective mitigation measures that reduce or eliminate potential impacts on SEAs; and
5. Incorporates mitigation measures into revised polices of the Conservation/Open Space and Land Use elements of the General Plan and producesGeographic Information System (GIS) maps and data base to serve as analytical tools for subsequent planning analysis.
FISCAL IMPACT
The department has adequate funding in the Fiscal Year 1998-99 budget to cover costs of the SEA Study agreement.
FINANCING
The attached appropriation adjustment in the amount of $275,000 transfer appropriation in the department's Fiscal Year 1998-99 budget to services and supplies to fund the SEA Study agreement.
FACTS AND PROVISIONS/LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Pursuant to Section 44.7 of the Los Angeles County Charter as implemented by Los Angeles County Code Sections 2.121.250, et seq., the County is permitted to contract with private businesses to perform services when it is more economical or feasible to do so. PCR Services Corporation has the necessary expertise, manpower and technical resources to conduct a thorough analysis of the SEAs and develop mitigation measures, policies and analytical tools that will be used by the department in future planning. The contract will enable the department to adhere to its schedule update of the Los Angeles County General Plan of July, 2001.
CONTRACTING PROCESS
The department solicited Request For Proposals (RFPs) from 37 consulting firms. The RFP was listed on the County Office of Small Business Web Site, as well as the department's own Web Site, as part of the procurement process.
Six firms submitted proposals, which were evaluated by a committee comprised of department planning staff, department biologist and a non-department expert on biotic assessment. The evaluation was a two-step process in which the committee conducted an initial rating based on weighted criteria outlined in the RFP. The four top scoring proposers were then interviewed and the department checked the references listed in their respective proposals. Based upon the committee's evaluation of the proposals, interviews and reference checks, it selected the highest scoring proposer, PCR Services. This firm surpassed the other proposers in the areas of overall work program, staff qualifications, subcontractors, field evaluation techniques and proposed map products.
IMPACT ON CURRENT SERVICES (OR PROJECTS)
The proposed contract will update the Conservation/Open Space Element of the Los Angeles County General Plan, making it a more effective guideline. It will provide the department with new mitigation measures, policies and analytical tools that will allow for more effective planning. The department does not have the staff expertise and resources to conduct the study; the contract will provide the necessary expertise in research, field survey, biotic analysis and Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping. The contract will allow the department to complete the Los Angeles County General Plan update within its established schedule.
CONCLUSION
1. Return one `adopt stamped letter', one copy of the fully-executed agreement, and one certified copy of minute order to the Director of Planning; and
2. Forward one signed, original fully-executed agreement to: PCR Services Corporation, ATTN: Steven Nelson, One Venture, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92618-3328.
Respectfully submitted,
DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL PLANNING
James E. Hartl, AICP
Director of Planning
Attachments (3):
SEA Study Agreement (2 originals for signature, 11 copies)
List of Solicited Consultants (11 copies)
Request for Appropriation Adjustment (original and 11 copies)
c: Chief Administrative Officer
Executive Officer, Board of Supervisors
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Significant Ecological Areas Study
Consultant Distribution List
January 12, 1999
The following firms were mailed a copy of the Request for Proposal for the Significant Ecological Areas Study:
Agresearch Inc
Rudolf Mattoni, PhD
9620 Heather Road
Beverly Hills CA 90210
BioDiversity Associates
Richard Dean Friesen, PhD
144 Briarwood
Irvine CA 92714-3751
BonTerra Consulting
Thomas E Smith Jr
151 Kalmus Dr Suite E-200
Costa Mesa CA 92626
Michael Brandman Associates
Greg Miller
15901 Red Hill Ave Suite 200
Tustin CA 92780-7318
David Carroll and Associates
David Carroll
21271 Entrada Road
Topanga CA 90290
Chambers Group Inc
Kathy Kondor
17671 Cowan Ave Suite 100
Irvine CA 92614
EIP Associates
Patricia Hughes
11601 Wilshire Blvd Suite 1440
Los Angeles CA 90025
Entrix Inc
Valerie E Clark
3416 American River Dr Ste A
Sacramento CA 95864
Envicom Corp
Joseph G Johns
28328 Agoura Road
Agoura Hills CA 91301
ESA
Wendy Lockwood
4221 Wilshire Blvd Suite 480
Los Angeles CA 90010
Fugro West Inc
5855 Olivas Park Dr
Ventura CA 93003-7672
Gateway Science & Engineering
Serge Matlovsky
10701 Riverside Dr
North Hollywood CA 91602
Frank Hovore & Associates
Frank Hovore
14734 Sundance Place
Santa Clarita CA 91351-1542
Impact Sciences
Tom Worthington
30343 Canwood St Suite 210
Agoura Hills CA 91301
Independent Environ Consultants
James Hendrickson, PhD
Department of Biology
Cal State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles CA 90032
Jones & Stokes Associates Inc
John F Westermeier
2151 Michelson Drive Suite 236
Irvine CA 92612-1312
KEA Environmental Inc
Michelle Schroeder
1420 Kettner Blvd Suite 620
San Diego CA 92101
L&L Environmental Inc
Thomas Leslie
5455 Morgan Avenue
Riverside CA 92509
Harding Lawson Associates
Tim Laughlin
PO Box 6107
Novato CA 94948
LSA Associates
Art Homrighausen
One Park Plaza Suite 500
Irvine CA 92714
Lilburn Corp
John Wear
784 North D Street
San Bernardino CA 92401
Ogden Environmental & Energy Services
Stephen B Lacy
5510 Morehouse Dr
San Diego CA 92121
P&D Consultants
Jo-Ann Hidalgo
999 Town & Country Rd 4th Flr
Orange CA 92868
Pac Southwest Biological Serv Inc
R Mitchel Beauchamp
PO Box 985
National City CA 91951-0985
Padre Associates Inc
Matt Ingamells
5450 Telegraph Rd Suite 101
Ventura CA 93003
Parsons Engineering Science Inc
Jeffrey C Galizio
199 S Los Robles Ave
Pasadena CA 91101
PCR
Steve Nelson
One Venture Suite 150
Irvine CA 92618
PDSWEST
Robert A Lacoss
31271 Paseo Sereno
San Juan Capistrano CA 92675
Psomas
Gina Brekke
3420 Ocean Park Blvd Suite 1040
Santa Monica CA 90405
RECON
Sandra Fayette
4241 Jutland Dr Suite 201
San Diego CA 92117-3653
Rincon Consultants Inc
Michael Gialketsis
790 E Santa Clara St
Ventura CA 93001
Sapphos Environmental
Marie C Campbell
PO Box 50241
Pasadena CA 91115-0241
Tetra Tech Inc
Don Mitchell
348 W Hospitality Ln Suite 300
San Bernardino CA 92408-3216
Rachel Tierney Botanical Consulting
Rachel Tierney
PO Box 1113
Santa Barbara CA 93102
Tierra Madre Consultants Inc
Michael Pantoja
1159 Iowa Ave Suites E & F
Riverside CA 92507
U2
Carlene Bashevitch
359 San Miguel Suite 105
Newport Beach CA 92660
URS Greiner Woodward Clyde
Shannon M Campbell
2020 East 1st St Suite 400
Santa Ana CA 92704
AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACTOR SERVICES
This Agreement is made and entered into this day of , 1999,
BY AND BETWEEN
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
a body cooperate and politic hereon
AND
PCR SERVICES CORPORATION,
a California corporation
hereinafter referred to as
"Contractor"
WHEREAS, the County desires to prepare a comprehensive revaluation of significant ecological areas (SEAs) within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 44.7 of the Los Angeles County Charter as implemented by Los Angeles County Code Sections 2.121.250, et seq., the County is permitted to contract with private businesses to perform services when it is more economical or feasible to do so; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has determined it is more economical and feasible to engage the services of a Contractor to provide specialized services for the Department of Regional Planning; and
WHEREAS, Contractor is duly licensed and certified to engage in the business of providing planning services as set forth hereunder and warrants that it possesses the competence, expertise and personnel necessary to provide such services; and
WHEREAS, Contractor has submitted a proposal to the County for provision of such services and based upon competitive negotiation under Los Angeles County Code Section 2.121.330 and has been selected for recommendation for award of such contract;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the partiesagree as follows:
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1.0 Contractor's Services
The scope and execution of work to be performed by the Contractor is described in this Agreement and all Exhibits described below and attached hereto and incorporated as if set out at length:
Exhibit A Scope of Services and Schedule
Exhibit B Organization Chart
Exhibit C Budget/Hourly Rates/Task Costs
Exhibit D Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan
2.0 Term
Subject to the termination provisions set forth herein, the term of this Agreement shall be for a period not to exceed one year, commencing on or about July 1, 1999. Unless otherwise modified, Contractor shall proceed in accordance with the Agreement and Exhibits A-D herein, and shall terminate work not later than one year from the commencement date of this Agreement. The Director of Planning may extend this term for up to 120 days, if it is in the best interest of the County.
3.0 Administration
The Contractor represents that it has or will subcontract for the services of the professional and technical personnel required to perform the services. The Contractor shall assign to the Project the key technical personnel as identified on the Organization Chart (Exhibit B). Any changes to this complement shall be made only with the written approval of the County.
4.0 Fiscal Accountability
Contractor shall maintain and keep current a daily report form that records all on-going and additional work functions performed by Contractor's personnel. Said report shall be in a form and content acceptable to the Contract Manager and shall be submitted to Contract Manager concurrent with all invoicing. Payments will not be made until such report is received and deemed acceptable by the Director of Planning.
5.0 Contract Sum
The maximum amount of money to be paid for all assignments under this contract is not to exceed $275,000.00. Authority to proceed with each successive task is contingent upon successful completion and acceptance of the work product of each prior task by the Director of Planning. Notwithstanding said limitation of funds, Contractor agrees to satisfactorily perform and complete all work specified herein.
6.0 Invoices and Payment
Contractor shall invoice County in arrears for work performed and for supplying the services specified herein and completed in accordance with the Scope of Services and Schedule (Exhibit A). Invoices shall include the charges owed to Contractor by County under the terms of this agreement and the Contractor's Budget (Exhibit C), and shall reflect acceptable delivery/performance of product milestones, less any reductions, if any, from failure to perform as required by the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (Exhibit D). Ten percent (10%) of each payment shall be withheld until successful completion of the contract as determined by the Director of Planning. All invoices under this Agreement shall be mailed to the following address:
Department of Regional Planning
Attention: Ted Elias, Contracting Officer
320 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
7.0 County Responsibility
The County will make available base maps, reports, maps, and other pertinent materials available in planning department files. The County further agrees to provide all suchmaterials in a timely manner, so as not to cause delays in Contractor's work schedule.
8.0 Evaluation of Contract
The County or its agent will evaluate Contractor's performance under this Agreement on not less than an annual basis. Such evaluation will include assessing Contractor's compliance with all contract terms and performance standards. Contractor deficiencies which County determines are severe or continuing and that may place performance of the agreement in jeopardy if not corrected will be reported to the Board of Supervisors. The report will include improvement/corrective action measures taken by the County and Contractor. If improvement does not occur consistent with the corrective action measures, County may terminate this Agreement or impose other penalties as specified in this Agreement.
9.0 Equipment and Other Personal Property
Contractor agrees to furnish all necessary equipment and supplies used in the performance of the aforementioned services, except as described in Section 7.0 above.
10.0 Termination for Convenience of the County
10.1 Performance of services under this Agreement may be terminated by the County in whole or in part, when such action is deemed by County to be in its best interest. Termination of work shall be effected by delivery to Contractor of a thirty (30) day prior written Notice of Termination specifying the extent to which performance of work is terminated, and the date upon which such termination becomes effective.
10.2 After receipt of the Notice of Termination and except as otherwise directed by County, the Contractor shall:
10.2.1 Stop services under this Agreement on the date and to extent specified in the Notice of Termination.
10.2.2 Complete performance of such part of the work as shall not have been terminated by the Notice of Termination.
10.3 After receipt of a Notice of Termination, Contractor shall submit to County, in theform and with the certifications as may be prescribed by County, his termination claim and invoice. Such claim and invoice shall be submitted promptly, but not later than three (3) months from the effective date of termination. Upon failure of Contractor to submit his termination claim and invoice within the time allowed, County may determine on the basis of information available to County, the amount, if any, due to Contractor in respect to the termination and such determination shall be final. After such determination is made, County shall pay Contractor the amount so determined.
10.4 Subject to the provisions of the paragraph immediately above, County and Contractor shall negotiate an equitable amount to be paid Contractor by reason of the total or partial termination of work pursuant to this clause. Said amount may include a reasonable allowance for profit on work done but shall not include an allowance on work terminated. County shall pay the agreed amount; subject to other limitations and provided that such amount shall not exceed the total funding obligated under this Agreement as reduced by the amount of payments otherwise made and as further reduced by the contract price of work not terminated.
10.5 Contractor shall make available to County and all authorized state and federal agencies, at all reasonable times, at the office of Contractor, all his books, records, documents, including all pertinent cost accounting, financial records and proprietary data. Such material must be kept and maintained for a period of four years after completion of the Agreement, or until such time as all audits are complete, whichever is later. In the event that records are located outside Los Angeles County, then Contractor shall pay County for travel and per diem costs in connection with an inspection or audit.
11.0 Limitation of County's Obligation Due To Non-Appropriation of Funds
The County's obligation is payable only and solely from funds appropriated for the purpose of this Agreement. All funds for payments after June 30th of the current fiscal year are subject to County's legislative appropriation for this purpose. Payments during subsequent fiscal periods are dependent upon the same action. In the event this Agreement extends into succeeding fiscal year periods, and, if the Board of Supervisors does not allocate sufficient funds for the next succeeding fiscal year's payments, then the affected equipment and/or services shall be terminated as of June 30th of the then current fiscal year. County shall notify the Contractor in writing of such non-allocation at the earliest possible date.
12.0 Independent Contractor Status
This Agreement is by and between the County of Los Angeles and Contractor and is not intended and shall not be construed to create a relationship of agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture, or association as between County and Contractor. Contractor understands and agrees that all persons furnishing services to County pursuant to this Agreement are, for purposes of Workers Compensation liability, employees solely of Contractor and not employees of County. Contractor shall bear the sole responsibility and liability for furnishing Workers' Compensation Benefits to any person for injuries arising from or connected with services performed on behalf of Contractor pursuant to this Agreement.
13.0 Indemnification and Insurance
Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless County and its Special Districts, elected and appointed officers, employees and agents from and against any and all liability and expense, including defense costs and legal fees, arising from or connected with claims and lawsuits for damages or workers' compensation benefits relating to Contractor's operations or its services, which result from bodily injury, death, personal injury, or property damage (including damage to Contractor's property). Contractor shall not be obligated to indemnify for liability and expense arising from active negligence of the County.
Without limiting Contractor's indemnification of County and during the term of this Agreement, Contractor shall provide and maintain at its own expense the following programs of insurance. Such programs and evidence of insurance shall be satisfactory to County and primary to and not contributing with any other insurance maintained by the County. Certificate(s) or other evidence of coverage and certified copy(ies) of additional insured endorsement(s) shall be delivered to
James E. Hartl, AICP, Director of Planning
Department of Regional Planning
Attn: Ted Elias, Contracting Officer
320 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012,
prior to commencing services under this Agreement, shall specifically identify this agreement, and shall contain the express condition that County is to be given written notice by registered mail at least thirty (30) days in advance of any modification or termination of insurance. Such insurance shall be endorsed naming the County of Los Angeles as an additional insured and shall include:
13.1 General Liability: Insurance written on a commercial general liability form CG 00 01 or its equivalent covering the hazards of premises/operations, contractual, independent contractors, advertising, products completed operations, broad form property damage and personal injury with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate with no exclusions.
13.2 Professional Liability: (Errors and Omissions) Insurance covering professional services which includes any service requiring state licensing as a professional or requiring in depth, specialized knowledge not available to a member of the general public such as physicians, psychologists, drug counselors, attorneys, accountants, computer programmers, architects, engineers and surveyors with a limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate with no exclusions. The policy should be on a claims made form and shall be required to provide an extended two year reporting period commencing upon termination of the said Agreement.
13.3 Business Automobile Liability: Form CA 00 01 or its equivalent, endorsed for all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles and non-owned automobile hazards with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence.
13.4 Workers' Compensation Insurance: With statutory limits and employers liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per accident, $1,000,000 per employee for disease and $1,000,000 aggregate policy for all diseases.
13.5 Failure to Procure Insurance
Failure on the part of Contractor to procure or maintain required insurance shall constitute a material breach of contract upon which County may immediately terminate or suspend this Agreement.
14.0 Covenant Against Contingent Fees
Contractor warrants that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this Agreement upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee. For breach or violation of this warranty, the County shall have the right to terminate this Agreement and, in its sole discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee.
15.0 Governing Laws
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of California.
16.0 Compliance With Laws
16.1 Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances, and all provisions required thereby to be included herein, are hereby incorporated by this reference.
16.2 Contractor shall indemnify and hold County harmless from any loss, damage or liability resulting from a violation on the part of the Contractor of such laws, rules, regulations and ordinances.
17.0 Termination For Default of Contractor
17.1 County may, subject to the provisions outlined below, by written notice of default to the Contractor, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement in any one of the following circumstances:
17.1.1 If Contractor fails to perform the service within the time specified or any extension thereof, unless such failure is due to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without the fault or negligence of the contractor; or
17.1.2 If Contractor fails to perform any of the other provisions of this Agreement, or so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, and in either of these two circumstances does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) calendar days; (or suchlonger period as the County may authorize in writing) after receipt of notice from County specifying such failure.
17.2 In the event County terminates this Agreement in whole or in part as provided in this section, County may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as County may deem appropriate, services similar to those terminated, and Contractor shall be liable to County for any excess costs for such similar services.
17.3 If, after notice of termination of this Agreement under provision of this clause, it is determined for any reason that Contractor was not in default under the provisions of this clause or that the default was excusable, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if the notice of termination had been issued pursuant to the "Termination for Convenience of the County".
17.4 In the event Contractor is unable to tender performance on the date, time, and the location specified by the County, then Contractor agrees to pay the County an amount equal to the actual costs incurred by the County as determined by County in replacing Contractor's services. Indemnification shall be made for the time the Contractor fails to perform under the terms and conditions of this contract. In addition to the above payments, damages arising from the Contractor's failure to perform will apply in all cases except where failure to perform arises out of causes beyond the control and without fault or negligence of the Contractor.
17.5 Except with respect to defaults of subcontractors, the Contractor shall not be liable for any excess costs if the failure to perform the contract arises out of causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor.
Such causes may include, but are not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, acts of the County in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, acts of the federal or state government in its sovereign capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather; but in every case the failure to perform must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor.
18.0 Changes and Amendments of Terms
County reserves the right to change any portion of the work required under this agreement,or amend such other terms and conditions which may become necessary. Any such revisions shall be accomplished in the following manner:
18.1 For any change which does not affect the scope of work, period of performance, payments, or any other term or condition included under this Agreement, a Change Notice shall be prepared and signed by the County's Contract Manager, Planning Director, and Contractor's Records Manager.
18.2 For any revision which affects the scope of work, period of performance, payments, or any term and condition included in this Agreement, a negotiated modification to this agreement shall be executed by the authorized officials of the County Board of Supervisors and Contractor.
18.3 To the extent that extensions of time for Contractor performance do not impact either scope or cost of this Agreement, the County's Contract Manager may, in his/her sole discretion, grant the Contractor extensions of time provided, however, that the aggregate of all such extensions during the life of this Agreement shall not exceed 120 days.
19.0 Delegation and Assignment
Contractor shall not delegate its duties and/or assign its rights hereunder, either in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of County. Any attempted delegation and/or assignment shall be void.
20.0 Subcontracting
No performance of this Agreement or any portion thereof may be subcontracted by Contractor without the express written consent of County. Any attempt by Contractor to subcontract any performance of the terms of this Agreement without the express written consent of County shall be null and void and shall constitute a breach of the terms of this Agreement. In the event of such a breach, this Agreement may be terminated forthwith.
In the event County should consent to subcontracting, each and all of the provisions of this Agreement and any amendment thereto shall extend to and be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors or administrators of the respective parties. The Contractor shall be responsible for the performance of the subcontractor.
The Contractor shall include in all subcontracts the following provision: "This Agreement is a subcontract under the terms of a prime contract with the County of Los Angeles. All representations and warranties shall insure to the benefit of the County of Los Angeles."
Frank Hovore & Associates, located at 14734 Sundance Place, Santa Clarita, CA 91351-1542, and FORMA Systems, located at 17500 Redhill Avenue, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92614, have been identified as the subcontractors under this Agreement.
21.0 Lobbying
Contractor and each county lobbyist or county lobbying firm as defined in Los Angeles County Code Section 2.160.010, retained by Contractor, shall fully comply with the County Lobbyist Ordinance, Los Angeles County Code Chapter 2.160. Failure on the part of Contractor or any county lobbyist or county lobbying firm retained by Contractor to fully comply with the County Lobbyist Ordinance shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement upon which County may immediately terminate or suspend this Agreement.
22.0 Termination For Improper Consideration
The County may, by written notice to Contractor, immediately terminate the right of Contractor to proceed under this Agreement if it is found that consideration, in any form, was offered or given by Contractor, either directly or through an intermediary, to any County officer, employee or agent with the intent of securing the Agreement or securing favorable treatment with respect to award, amendment or extension of the Agreement or the making of any determination with respect to the Contractor's performance pursuant to the Agreement. In the event of such termination, County shall be entitled to pursue the same remedies against Contractor as it could pursue in the vent of default by the contractor.
Contractor shall immediately report any attempt by a County officer or employee to solicit such improper consideration. The report shall be made either to the County manager charged with the supervision of the employee or to the County Auditor-Controller's Employee Fraud Hotline at (213) 974-0914 or (800) 544-6861.
Among other items, such improper consideration may take the form of cash, discounts, service, the provision of travel or entertainment, or tangible gifts.
23.0 Record Retention and Inspection
Within ten (10) days of a written request from County, Contractor shall allow County or authorized state and federal agencies or any duly authorized representative to have access to and examine, audit, excerpt, copy or transcribe any pertinent transaction, activity, time cards or other records relating to this Agreement. Such material, including all pertinent cost account, financial records and proprietary data, shall be kept and maintained by Contractor for a period of four (4) years after completion of this Agreement, or until such time as all audits are complete, whichever is later. In the event records are located outside Los Angeles
County, Contractor shall pay County for travel and per diem costs connected with any inspection or audit.
24.0 Settlement Clause
If, at any time during the term of this Agreement or at any time after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, authorized representatives of County conduct an audit of Contractor regarding the services provided to County hereunder and if such audit finds that County`s dollar liability for such services is less than payments made by County to Contractor, then Contractor agrees that the difference, at the Director's discretion, shall be either: (l) repaid forthwith by Contractor to County by cash payment, or (2) at Director's option, credited against any future payments hereunder to Contractor. If such audit finds that County's dollar liability for services provided hereunder is more than payments made by County to Contractor, then the difference shall be paid to Contractor by County provided that in no event shall the total of all payments be greater than the County's maximum obligation under this Agreement.
25.0 Disclosure of Information
Contractor shall not disclose any details in connection with this Agreement to any party, except as may be otherwise provided herein or required by law. However, in recognizing the Contractor's need to identify its services and related clients to sustain itself, the County shall not inhibit Contractor from publicizing its role under this Agreement within the following conditions:
25.1 Contractor shall develop all publicity material in a professional manner.
25.2 During the course of performance on this Agreement, Contractor, its employees, agents, and subcontractors shall not publish or disseminate commercial advertisements, press releases, opinions or feature articles, using the name of the County without the prior written consent of the County's Chief Administrative Officer and County Counsel.
26.0 Notice of Delays
Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, when either party has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this Agreement, that party shall, within five (5) days, give notice thereof, including all relevant information with respect thereto, to the other party.
27.0 Proprietary Considerations and Digital Map File Data Security
27.1 County and Contractor agree that all digital mapping materials, data and information developed under this Agreement shall become the sole property of County, provided that Contractor may retain possession of all working papers. During and subsequent to the term of this Agreement, County shall have the right to inspect any and all such working papers, make copies thereof, and use the working papers and the information contained therein, but only for the purposes intended by this Agreement.
27.2 All digital map files, computer data base and information developed by the County and provided to the Contractor shall not be used for any purpose not specifically related to performing the work and tasks described in this Agreement. The data provided by the County to the Contractor under this Agreement is considered to be "proprietary" and "confidential" and shall be closely maintained by the Contractor.
27.3 Contractor will use reasonable means to ensure that County's proprietary and confidential materials, digital map files, data base and information are safeguarded and held in confidence. Contractor agrees not to reproduce or distribute such digital map file data base or other computer information to non-County entities without the prior written permission of County.
27.4 Contractor shall protect the security of and keep confidential all materials, digital map file data bases and information obtained or developed under this Agreement. Further, Contractor shall use whatever reasonable security measures are necessaryto protect all such materials, digital map file data and information from loss or damage by any cause, including, but not limited, to fire and theft.
27.5 Contractor shall not reproduce, distribute, or disclose to any person or entity any information identifying, characterizing or relating to any risk, threat, vulnerability, weakness or problem regarding data security in County's computer systems, or to any safeguard, countermeasure, contingency plan, policy or procedure for data security contemplated or implemented by County, without County's prior written consent.
27.6 The County retains rights to the databases developed and/or modified by Contractor in performing the services under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the County retains the right to use the databases developed under this Agreement in digital form for any business purpose.
27.7 The provisions or subparagraphs 27.4 and 27.5 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
28.0 Warranties
28.1 Contractor shall promptly correct any and all defects, errors or omissions in tasks, deliverables, goods, services and other work provided pursuant to this Agreement. The correction of all such defects, errors or omissions shall be at no cost to County.
28.2 Contractor shall strictly comply with the specifications, requirements, standards and representations set forth in this Agreement.
28.3 All tasks, deliverables, goods, services and other work shall be performed in a timely and professional manner by qualified personnel.
28.4 Any software or data analysis use by Contractor shall be available to County during the term of this Agreement and for a period of four (4) years thereafter, provided that
this warranty shall only apply to software or data analysis owned by or under control of Contractor.
28.5 All tasks, deliverables, goods, services and other work shall be complete, uniform inappearance, and in accordance with generally applicable standards in the industry.
29.0 Validity
The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision.
30.0 Waiver
No waiver of a breach of any provision of this Agreement by County shall constitute a waiver of any other breach of said provision or any other provision of this Agreement. Failure of County to enforce at any time, or from time to time, any provision of this Agreement, shall not be construed as a waiver thereof. The remedies of County herein reserved shall be cumulative and additional to any other remedies in law or equity.
31.0 Default for Insolvency
31.1 County may cancel this Agreement for default in the event of the occurrence of any of the following:
31.1.1 Insolvency of Contractor. Contractor shall be deemed insolvent if it has ceased to pay its debts in the ordinary course of business or cannot pay its debts as they become due, whether it has committed an act of bankruptcy or not, and whether insolvent within the meaning of the Federal Bankruptcy Law or not;
31.1.2 The filing of a voluntary petition to have the Contractor declared bankrupt;
31.1.3 The appointment of a Receiver or Trustee for the Contractor; or
31.1.4 The execution by the Contractor of an assignment for the benefit of creditors.
31.2 The remedies reserved to County herein shall be cumulative and additional to any other remedies provided in law or equity.
32.0 Conflict of Interest
Contractor represents and warrants that no County employee whose position in the County enables him/her to influence the award of this Agreement, and no spouse or economic dependent of such employee is or shall be employed in any capacity by Contractor herein or does or shall have any direct or indirect financial interest in this Agreement. In addition, the Contractor and its personnel will be required to comply with the County's Conflict of Interest Policy.
33.0 Non-discrimination in Employment
33.1 Contractor certifies and agrees that all persons employed by it, its affiliates, subsidiaries, or holding companies, are and will be treated equally by it without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age or condition of physical or mental handicap, marital status, or political affiliation, in compliance with all applicable federal and state anti-discrimination laws and regulations.
33.2 Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, age or condition of physical or mental handicap or marital status, or political affiliation. Such action shall include but is not limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship.
33.3 Contractor shall deal with its subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age or condition of physical or mental handicap or marital status, or political affiliation.
33.4 Contractor shall allow County representative access to its employment records during regular business hours to verify compliance with the provisions of this section when so requested by County.
33.5 If County finds that any of the above provisions have been violated, the same shall constitute a material breach of contract upon which County may determine to cancel, terminate, or suspend this Agreement. While County reserves the right to determine independently that the anti-discrimination provisions of this Agreement have been violated, in addition, a determination by the California Fair Employment PracticesCommission or the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that Contractor has violated state or federal anti-discrimination laws or regulations shall constitute a finding by County that Contractor has violated the anti-discrimination provisions of this Agreement.
33.6 The parties agree that in the event Contractor violates the anti-discrimination provisions of this Agreement, County shall, at its option, be entitled to a sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1671 as liquidated damages in lieu of canceling, terminating or suspending this Agreement.
34.0 Assurance of Compliance With Civil Rights Laws
Contractor hereby assures that it will comply with Sub-chapter VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Sections 2000e through 2000e(17), to the end that no person shall, on grounds of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age, condition of mental or physical handicap, marital status, or political affiliation, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Agreement or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Agreement.
35.0 Assurance of Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
The Contractor hereby assures that it will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. Sections 12101 et seq., to ensure that disabled individuals shall be reasonably accommodated in accordance with the Act, and the Contractor shall not exclude from participation in, or deny the benefit of, or otherwise subject a disabled individual to discrimination under this Agreement, or under any project, program, or activity supported by this Agreement.
36.0 Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
Contractor warrants that it fully complies with all laws regarding employment of aliens and others, and that all its employees performing services hereunder meet the citizenship or alien status requirements contained in federal and state statues and regulations including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (P.L. 99-603). Contractor shall obtain, from all covered employees performing services hereunder, all verification and other documentation of employment eligibility status required by federal statutes and regulations as they currently exist and as they may be hereafter amended. Contractor shall retain suchdocumentation for all covered employees for the period prescribed by law. Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless, the County, its officers and employees from employer sections and any other liability which may be assessed against Contractor or County or both in connection with any alleged violation of federal statutes or regulations pertaining to the eligibility for employment of persons performing services under this agreement.
37.0 County's Child Support Compliance Program
37.1 Contractor's Warranty of Adherence to County's Child Support Compliance Program
Contractor acknowledges that County has established a goal of ensuring that all individuals who benefit financially from County through contract are in compliance with their court-ordered child, family and spousal support obligations in order to mitigate the economic burden otherwise imposed upon County and its taxpayers.
As required by County's Child Support Compliance Program (County Code Chapter 2.200) and without limiting Contractor's duty under this Agreement to comply with all applicable provisions of law, Contractor warrants that it is now in compliance and shall during the term of this Agreement maintain compliance with employment and wage reporting requirements as required by the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 653a) and California Unemployment Insurance Code Section 1088.5, and shall implement all lawfully served "Wage and Earnings Withholding Orders" or "District Attorney Notices of Wage and Earnings Assignment for Child or Spousal
Support," pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 706.031 and Family Code Section 5246(b).
37.2 Termination for Breach of Warranty to Maintain Compliance with County's Child Support Compliance Program
Failure of Contractor to maintain compliance with the requirements set forth in sub-section 35.1 "Contractor's Warranty of Adherence to County's Child Support Compliance Program" shall constitute a default by Contractor under this contract. Without limiting the rights and remedies available to County under any other provisions of this contract, failure to cure such default with ninety (90) days of notice by the Los Angeles County District Attorney shall be grounds upon which the County may terminate this contract pursuant to Section 17 "Termination for Defaultof Contractor."
37.3 Contractor's Acknowledge of County's Commitment to Child Support Enforcement
Contractor acknowledges that County places a high priority on the enforcement of child support laws and the apprehension of child support evaders. Contractor understands that it is County's policy to encourage all County contractors to voluntarily post County's "L.A.'s Most Wanted: Delinquent Parents" poster in a prominent position at Contractor's place of business. County's District Attorney will supply Contractor with the poster to be used.
38.0 Consideration of Gain Program Participants
Should Contractor require additional or replacement personnel after the effective date of this Agreement, Contractor shall give consideration for any such employment opening to participants in the County's Department of Public Social Services' Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN) Program who meet contractor's minimum qualifications for the open position. The County will refer GAIN participants by job category to the Contractor.
39.0 Wage Disclosure
Contractor shall disclose wages and benefits that would be provided to low-wage employees providing service to the County.
40.0 Confidentiality
Contractor shall maintain the confidentiality of all its records, including but not limited to billings, and County records in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and directives relating to confidentiality. Contractor shall inform all of its officers, employees, and agents providing services hereunder of the confidentiality provisions of this Agreement. As a condition of employment, all employees of Contractor must sign and adhere to the attached "Contractor Employee Acknowledgment and Confidentiality Agreement Statement."
41.0 Authorization Warranty
Contractor represents and warrants that the signatory to this Agreement is fully authorized to obligate Contractor hereunder and that all corporate acts necessary to the execution of this Agreement have been accomplished.
42.0 Merger
This Agreement (and other relevant documents to be determined) which are incorporated herein by reference, shall constitute the complete and exclusive statement of understanding between the parties which supersedes all previous agreements, written or oral, and all other communications between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
43.0 Notices
43.1 Notices required or permitted to be given under the terms of this Agreement or by any law now or hereafter in effect may, at the option of the party giving notice, be given by enclosing the same in a sealed envelope addressed to the party for whom intended and by depositing such envelope with postage prepaid in the United States Post Office or substation thereof, or any public mail box; and any such notice and the envelope containing same shall be addressed to Contractor of its place of business as designated in its response to this Request for Proposal, or such other place as maybe hereinafter designated in writing by Contractor. The notices and envelopes containing same to County shall be addressed to:
James E. Hartl, AICP, Director of Planning
Department of Regional Planning
Attn: Ted Elias, Contracting Officer
320 West Temple Street, Room 1390
Los Angeles, CA 90012
The notices and envelopes containing same to Contractor shall be addressed to:
Steven G. Nelson
Director of Biological Services
PCR Services Corporation
One Venture, Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92618-3328
43.2 In the event of suspension or termination of the Agreement, notices may also be given upon personal delivery to any person whose actual knowledge of such suspension or termination would be sufficient notice to Contractor.
43.3 The address for notice may be changed by giving notice pursuant to this paragraph.
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IN WITNESS HEREOF, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles has caused this Agreement to be subscribed by the Chairman, and the seal of said Board to be hereto affixed and attest by the Executive Officer and Clerk thereof, and Contractor has executed this Agreement, the day, month and year first above mentioned.
County of Los Angeles
By
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Attest: Joanne Sturges,
Executive Officer-Clerk of
the Board of Supervisors
By
Deputy
Contractor
PCR Services Corporation
By
Title
Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM
COUNTY COUNSEL:
Lloyd W. Pellman
By
Deputy
Exhibit A
Significant Ecological Areas Study
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Scope of Services
and
Schedule
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES AND SCHEDULE
Exhibit A consists of two parts: A statement of the Scope of Services and a Schedule portraying the timing and duration of the work program as divided into distinguishable work tasks.
1.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Scope of Services includes a statement of the overall Objectives of the Work Program (1.1), a discussion of the geographic coverage of the study (1.2), followed by a sequential listing of the Work Tasks to be undertaken by the Contractor (1.3). For each Task there is a description of the activity to be performed, the product to be produced, the Contractor's responsibility and the County's responsibility with respect to the accomplishment of each task and product.
1.1 Objectives of Work Program
The Contractor shall undertake such analysis, studies, field surveys and research as is necessary to prepare a comprehensive reevaluation of significant ecological areas (SEAs) within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. This study shall evaluate the continuing viability of existing designated SEAs, shall update all pertinent information about the SEAs, and shall recommend boundary adjustments as may be deemed necessary, considering changed circumstances due to public ownership changes, development activity, and environmental changes. The study shall also undertake a survey and analysis of selected areas for possible nomination for inclusion as SEAs in the General Plan. The final part of the study requires the creation of a GIS-linked data base, incorporating critical information about each SEA.
1.2 Geographic Coverage of Study
Whereas the original SEA Study of 1976 nominated potential sites throughout the county, and included candidate areas that were completely within city jurisdictions, this study calls for a more circumscribed study area. The geographic focus of the study will be on areas wholly or partial within the unincorporated areas of the county. SEAs within the NationalForest and public park lands will be studied only to the extent necessary to provide an overview of the habitat area that is the subject of the SEA within privately-owned adjacent unincorporated areas.
The Contractor will include in the study the following existing SEAs as identified below: 19 sites that are wholly within the unincorporated area of the county, 22 sites that are partially within both a city and unincorporated area, multiple sites on Santa Catalina Island, Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas (ESHAs) associated with five SEAs and potential sites that may be nominated for SEA designation during the course of the study. Since SEAs vary considerably in size - from just a few acres to many square miles - the Contractor will be further guided in focusing the study by the following criteria: first consideration will be given to those SEAs that are wholly within unincorporated areas; second consideration will be given to those SEAs that are predominately under private ownership as opposed to those that are predominately in open space or committed to a long term open space use; and thirdly, for those SEAs that are split between city and unincorporated areas, priority will be given to SEAs that are predominately within the unincorporated area. See accompanying maps for location of SEAs following page A-3.
SEAs Wholly within Unincorporated Jurisdiction: (19 sites)
Predominately in Private Ownership: (11 sites)
4. Upper La Sierra Canyon
7. Hepatic Gulch
48. Big Rock Wash
53. Lovejoy Butte
54. Piute Butte
55. Desert Montane Transect
58. Portal Ridge/Liebre Mountain
59. Tehachapi Foothills
60. Joshua Tree Woodland Habitat
61. Kentucky Springs*
63. Lyon Canyon
Predominately committed to Open Space or Public Ownership: (8 sites)
88. Malibu Creek State Park Buffer Area 9. Cold Creek*
43. Rio Hondo College Wildlife Sanctuary
47. Edwards Air Force Base
50. Rosamond Lake
51. Saddleback Butte State Park
57. Fairmont and Antelope Buttes
64. Valley Oaks Savannah, Newhall
SEAs Partially within a City and County Jurisdiction: (30 sites)
Predominately in Unincorporated Area and in Private Ownership: (7 sites)
10. Tuna Canyon*
14. Simi Hills
15. Tonner Canyon/Chino Hills*
19. San Francisquito Canyon*
20. Santa Susana Mountains
21. Santa Susana Pass
44. Sycamore and Turnbull Canyon
Predominately in City Area and in Private Ownership: (11 sites)
6. Las Virgenes*
12. Palo Comado Canyon
16. Buzzard Peak/San Jose Hills
17. Powder Canyon/Puente Hills
23. Santa Clara River
25. San Dimas Canyon
31. Rolling Hills Canyons
45. Dudleya Densiflora Population, Azusa*
49. Little Rock Wash
52. Alpine Butte
56. Ritter Ridge
Predominately in Unincorporated Area and committed to Open Space or Public Ownership: (3 sites)
3. Zuma Canyon
5. Malibu Canyon and Lagoon
42. Whittier Narrows Dam Recreation Area
Santa Catalina Island (multiple areas)
Predominately in City Area and in Public Ownership: (1 site)
35. Harbor Lake Regional Park
Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas (ESHAs) associated with the following SEAs:
3. Zuma Canyon (Zuma Canyon ESHA)
99. Zuma Canyon Buffer (Newton Canyon and Ramirez Canyon ESHAs)
4. Upper La Sierra Canyon (Upper La Sierra Canyon ESHA)
5. Malibu Canyon and Lagoon (Malibu Creek and Dark Canyon ESHAs)
9. Cold Creek (Cold Creek ESHA)
10. Tuna Canyon (Tuna Canyon and Pena Canyon ESHAs)
Potential SEA Candidates
Leo Carrillo State Park (Santa Monica Mountains)
Cruzan Mesa (north of Santa Clarita)
Bee Canyon (Canyon Country)
Barrel Springs (Palmdale area)
Buffer Areas (primarily watershed areas in Santa Monica Mountains)
And other areas that may be nominated and agreed to during course of contract
1.3 Work Tasks
The following section describes the work program to be conducted by the Contractor for the preparation of a comprehensive reevaluation of significant ecological areas (SEAs) within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. The following list of tasks are deemed necessary to achieve the objectives of the Work Program. Throughout this program, reports or memoranda setting forth study findings, conclusions, and recommendations will be prepared and submitted to the County Contract Manager and meetings will be conducted to review their contents.
The Contractor is to provide the following services and deliverables in fulfillment of this agreement, according to the time frame shown in the attached Schedule. The Contractor is to provide the County Contract Manager with reports containing all technical data, findings, and recommendations pertinent to these tasks. Such reports shall be due on the dates identified in the Schedule.
Task 1 - Organization/Orientation
On award of contract, the Contractor will conduct a series of organizational tasks. These will include the following:
A. An organizational meeting will be conducted with County Contract Manager and his staff to:
- Introduce Contractor staff to be involved in the work program;
- Review the proposed work program and schedule, and revise these, as necessary, to reflect the objectives of the County Contract Manager;
- Establish coordination procedures for the Contractor with County Contract Manager and his staff, including a schedule of meetings;
- Review and confirm overall planning objectives and significant issues to be addressed; and
- Obtain from County copies of existing documents, base maps, and other pertinent materials which pertain to the planning program and have not previously been distributed to the Contractor.
Product #1: Organization Meeting #1 (To be held at DRP offices)
Introduce County and Contractor personnel, review and revise work program and schedule, review and confirm objectives and issues, establish coordination procedures, schedule meetings, and obtain materials from County.
Contractor: Prepare agenda for meeting.
County: Arrange meeting room; collect all background materials for dissemination to Contractor.
Product #2: Procedural Agreement Memorandum
Memo confirming agreements reached at Organization Meeting #1 regarding work program objectives, coordination procedures between County and Contractor, and meeting schedule.
(1 original reproducible copy and 5 copies of final version)
Contractor: Prepare memorandum; distribute to County.
County: Review memorandum and forward any suggested changes to Contractor within 5 business days.
B. Prepare Project Schedule: Based on the agreements reached at Organization Meeting #1, a final task schedule will be prepared and submitted to the County Contract Manager. This schedule will indicate key product milestones and deadlines, review periods, community participation meetings and workshops, and anticipated briefings and public hearings before the Regional Planning Commission.
Product #3: Project Schedule (Revised)
Revised project schedule in form of a Gantt Chart.
(1 original reproducible copy and 25 copies of final version)
Contractor: Prepare draft schedule; distribute to County.
County: Review draft schedule and forward any suggested changes to Contractor within 5 business days.
C. Establish SEA Study outline and document format: An outline of the content of the SEA Study will be prepared and submitted to County Contract Manager. In preparing the document format, the Contractor shall make use of document formatting guidelines to be provided by the County Contract Manager. This outline will include the full textelement, and any technical reports and studies that are to be developed as part of the Scope of Services.
Product #4: Memorandum providing a statement of common understanding on the objectives of the SEA study and an annotated outline and format for the study.
(1 original reproducible copy and 5 copies of final version)
Contractor: Prepare draft of SEA Study outline and format; distribute to County.
County: Review draft format and forward any suggested changes to Contractor within 5 business days.
Product #5: Organization Meeting #2 (To be held at DRP offices)
Review and concur on final drafts of Procedural Agreement Memo, Project Schedule, Outline & Format Memo. Review progress on initial draft SEA Study Agency Contact List. Discuss any outstanding issues about forthcoming work schedule.
Contractor: Prepare agenda; based on comments from Meeting #2, prepare final versions of Procedural Memo, Schedule, and Element Outline & Format.
County: Arrange meeting room; be prepared to submit final comments on Memo, Schedule and Format.
Task 2 - SEA Study Agency Contacts
A. Identify and establish resource contacts with appropriate governmental and non-governmental agencies with a major interest in, or responsible for monitoring, managing and/or regulating ecologically significant resources within the unincorporated area. Prepare
a list of agency representatives, and describe each agency's role in monitoring, managing and/or regulating SEAs. The initial list of agency contracts includes the following:
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
- Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation
- Los Angeles County Forester
- California Coastal Commission
- California Department of Fish and Game
- California Department of Parks and Recreation
- Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
- Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area
- Santa Catalina Island Conservancy
- National Parks Service
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- U.S. Forest Service
- Advisory boards to Dept. Of Regional Planning:
- Significant Ecological Areas Technical Advisory Committee (SEATAC)
- Environmental Review Board (ERB)
- Other non-governmental agencies such as the Audubon Society, Native Plant Society and the Sierra Club
- Cities which partially contain SEAs in this study
- Other relevant agencies and entities
Product #6: Annotated list of agency contacts
Prepare list of agency contacts and describe their role in monitoring, managing and/or regulating Significant Ecological Areas.
(1 original reproducible copy and 5 copies)
Contractor: Prepare initial draft list for distribution at Organization Meeting #2; revise and supplement list per County comments.
County: Review draft list and forward any suggested changes to Contractor within 5 business days.
B. Conduct public meeting(s): Conduct one to two public scoping meetings to be determined by Los Angeles County to elicit candidate areas for possible inclusion in the SEA Study. Invite representatives from the above groups. Develop criteria for making nominations of potential SEA sites, and selection of additional sites to include within the study.
Product #7: A statement of criteria for selecting potential SEA sites
Prepare a statement of criteria for nominating and selecting additional sites for potential designations as SEAs. Hold a public scoping meeting or workshop to elicit nominations and comments on the study from the public. Recommendations on additional sites to include in study.
(1 original reproducible copy and 5 copies)
Contractor: Prepare draft statement; distribute to County.
County: Review draft statement and forward any suggested changes to Contractor within 5 business days.
Task 3 - Review of Existing Resource Documentation
Collect data required for the SEA analysis. Contractor will compile, review and analyze pertinent existing data for all SEAs, including previous biological studies, plan documents, environmental guidelines and previous SEA documentation.
Product #8: Organized files of collected data
A report shall be submitted for each SEA incorporating existing data. This report will include, but is not limited to, a review of:
1) Previous biological studies conducted in and adjacent to the SEA;
2) L.A. Co. General Plan Technical summary describing each SEA;
3) Data submitted by interested public agencies and groups (e.g. Native Plant Society);
4) References for general and sensitive biological resources and other literature research;
5) Pending and approved, but not yet built projects, and projects under construction;
6) Projects within the SEAs that are completed; and
7) Reasonably foreseeable future projects.
(1 original reproducible copy and 5 copies of final version)
Contractor: Prepare report; distribute to County.
County: Review report and forward any suggested changes to Contractor within 5 business days.
Task 4 - Determine Ownership Patterns
Conduct research into existing ownership patterns for privately-owned lands in the specified SEAs and 1,000 feet beyond. Resources include House Numbering Maps on file with the Department of Regional Planning, some of which may be on GIS, records of the Department of Parks and Recreation, official records from the County Assessor's Officewhich may also be available on GIS (for all areas except North County), the Department of Public Works, or any other reliable source approved by the County Contract Manager.
Existing sources include the following:
- U.S. Bureau of Land Management
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- U.S. National Parks Service
- U.S. Forest Service
- U.S. Department of Defense
- California Department of Parks and Recreation
- Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation
- All incorporated cities
- West Mojave Habitat Management Plan Group
- Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
- Past PCR Project Team experience and records
Product #9: An ownership map for each SEA, distinguishing publicly-owned property from private property. Base maps should use either USGS quadrangles (paper print) or parcel- level base maps as may be provided by County. Digital coverages are to be provided in ARC/INFO export format with seamless coverage in state plain coordinates system #7.
(1 GIS ownership map for each SEA)
Contractor: Prepare GIS ownership map; distribute to County.
County: Review map and forward any suggested changes to Contractor within 5 business days.
Task 5 - Obtain Aerial Photography
Prepare composite color aerial photography coverage of each individual SEA (existing and proposed) that will be included in the final SEA Report. Such photography may be obtained from vendor existing stock, provided the date of the photos are no more than 18 months old.
For the South County, obtain color images from existing vendor stock of which several vendors are known to have acceptable recent coverages.
For the North County, obtain color aerial photography depicting each SEA, if feasible from existing vendor stock. If stock photographs are not available from vendors and new aerial photos are required for this task, such aerial photo flights must be contracted for and flown as early as possible in the contract period, preferable during the Spring season.
Note: The procurement of aerial photography under this Agreement may be suggested by either party. Final determination and approval to proceed either with digital aerial photography or alternate service(s), as well as final selection of alternate service(s), shall be made by County in its sole discretion. If County chooses to procure acquisition of photography using other funds, an appropriate budget adjustment to this Agreement may be made by County.
Product #10: Aerial photographs for each individual SEA.
Color, direct-overhead aerial photographs shall be provided for each SEA and surrounding adjacent property for a distance up to a ½ mile from the proposed boundaries of the SEA. The photos should be of the highest quality available, and preferable should be from flights flown in the Spring season. Photos should be of the highest quality resolution with sufficient detail for mapping vegetation, wildlife corridors, etc. Due to the variable size of SEAs, the resulting composite photos may also have to be of variable size.
Task 6 - Map Vegetation and Compile Species Compendia
Prepare vegetation mapping for each SEA. The desired product is equivalent to a "biological constraints analysis" as set forth in the department's "Biological Constraints Analysis Report Guidelines." Conduct biological field surveys during appropriate seasons where applicable and as needed to confirm ground-truth for the vegetation mapping. Due to economic limitations, selections of sites for field survey shall be submitted to and approved by Los Angeles County before any surveying is commenced. Potential sites for SEA designation are also to be surveyed at this time. The focus of the surveys will be to develop sufficient information to complete a biotic evaluation and inventory of plant and animal resources within the SEA. The biotic surveys will assess the present condition ofthe habitats and resources for which the SEA was originally established as well as identify any previously unknown significant resources. The vegetation maps are to be prepared in a digital format which is ARC/INFO compatible in a scale sufficient to focus on sensitive resources.
Product #11: For each SEA, provide the following:
1) Vegetation mapping of plant communities;
2) Wildlife surveys and mapping; and
3) Flora and fauna listings.
(Flora and fauna listings, 1 original reproducible copy and 5 copies of final version; 1 GIS vegetation map for each SEA)
Contractor: Prepare GIS vegetation map and flora and fauna compendia; distribute to County.
County: Review maps and compendia and forward any suggested changes to Contractor within 5 business days.
Task 7 - Analyze Existing and Potential Candidate SEAs
Complete a thorough analysis of each SEA. This analysis shall include documenting each SEA's relationship to adjacent areas, other SEAs, wildlife and wildlife corridors, degree of development pressure, and probability for disturbance (such as may be indicated by fragmentation of ownership, zoning, pending development proposals, etc.). The study shall include recommendations for each SEA based on sound evaluation of General Plan policies, existing conditions, and professional judgement. The recommendations may include such items as boundary changes, deletions or additions, special circumstances, etc. in order to properly administer the goals of the General Plan with respect to these SEAs.
Largely as an outgrowth of Task 6, completion of this task will entail the compilation of all information gathered up to this point and the application of the original 1976 report criteria to determine the appropriateness for inclusion of each SEA. Additionally, recommendations for SEA management and planning practices will be made based on General Plan policies as well as the existing criteria by which SEATAC reviews proposed projects and determines them to be either consistent or inconsistent with SEA sustainability.
Product #12: For each SEA in the study, the following information shall be provided:
1) A study report in approved form including a thorough analysis of the SEA as set forth herein but not limited to such;
2) The context or environment within each SEA exists;
3) Flora/fauna compendium of general and sensitive resources incorporated in the study report; and
4) Vegetation maps.
(1 original reproducible copy of report and 5 copies of final version; GIS vegetation maps for each SEA)
Contractor: Prepare reports providing analysis of each SEA, and revise GIS vegetation maps, if different from maps produced in Task 6; distribute to County.
County: Review reports and maps and forward any suggested changes to Contractor within 5 business days.
Task 8 - Map SEA Boundaries
Using information gathered in previous tasks, plot the recommended boundary of each SEA. These boundaries are to be plotted on USGS topographic base maps (1:24000 scale). The plot will be made on digital versions of topographic maps, if available, otherwise on paper maps. These maps are to show the existing boundaries and any proposed boundary changes.
Product #13: Revised SEA Boundary Maps on Topographic Base Maps
Topographic maps will be used for mapping the boundaries of each SEA based on the USGS 7.5 minute quadrangle series in a reproducible format. The SEA boundaries are to be transferred to a digital format which is ARC/INFO compatible. Samples of initial map products are to be delivered to Contract Manager to determine that the digital format of the map products will be consistent with the County GIS system.
Contractor: Prepare draft topographic map with revised SEA boundaries; distribute to County.
County: Review draft SEA boundary maps and forward any suggested changes to Contractor within 10 business days.
Task 9 - Prepare Draft Reports on Findings for each SEA
Compile reports on findings for each SEA
A. The results of the field surveys from Task 6, combined with SEA base information from Task 3, and the analysis conducted in Task 7, are to be formatted into a text report, the format of which must be provided by the second monthly report for County Contract Manager approval and concurrence. Maps must be provided along with the text submissions. Floral/fauna compendia for each SEA must be incorporated in the text submissions.
B. The required related SEA base maps (reduced in size to fit 8½ x 11 size paper) are to indicate the existing and potential boundaries of each SEA and shall be in a digital file format. Digitizing precision shall be consistent with USGS quadrangle paper base maps. For each individual SEA, create a Polygon Attribute Table (PAT) for the coverage which shall include at a minimum: SEA name, SEA number, area size, description, species list, listing of case files within SEA by CTRK number. Digital coverages are to be provided in ARC/INFO export format with seamless coverage in state plain coordinates system #7. Printed maps shall also be based on USGS maps and shall include existing and potential boundaries, unique flora and fauna characteristics, and candidates for SEA classification.
Product #14: Draft reports on findings for each SEA
Draft reports shall provide explanation of each map and the results of the surveys and analysis and shall be in an approved text format. Printed base maps based on USGS maps shall also be provided and a reduced version scaled to fit 8½ x 11 size paper. (1 original reproducible copy of field analysis report and 5 copies of final version; maps for each SEA)
Contractor: Prepare draft reports and printed SEA maps on USGS base maps and provide reduced versions scaled to fit 8½ x 11 size paper; distribute to County.
County: Review draft reports and maps and forward any suggested changes to Contractor within 10 business days. The County Contract Manager will provide a test for the coverage to assure consistency with other departmental-GIS data bases before acceptance of the map product.
Task 10 - Prepare Final Report
Prepare a final report for the SEA Study. For the final report, an introduction, summary, background information, analysis of each SEA, policy and implementation recommendations, and any other pertinent data shall be included. In the final report, policy and implementation measure recommendations shall be made for possible inclusion in the Conservation/Open Space Element.
Product #15: A final report which summarizes all aspects of the study, and includes recommendations for amendments to the General Plan.
(1 original reproducible copy of final report and 50 copies of final version)
Contractor: Prepare final SEA Report; distribute to County.
County: Review final report and forward any suggested changes to Contractor within 10 business days.
Task 11 - GIS Formatted Data Base
GIS-Linked Data Base. Create a GIS-formatted data base of SEA information. For each individual SEA, create a polygon attribute table (PAT) for the coverage. Attribute data should include at a minimum: SEA name, SEA number, area size, description of SEA, species list, listing of case files applicable to any SEA by department's case tracking number. Consideration should be given to linking other pertinent information, including aerial or ground level photos of SEAs, and cross-references to ERB or SEATAC reports generated for case reviews. Hot links are to be incorporated into the design of the system to allow access to data base by clicking on SEA mapped image. Provide data in ARC/INFO export file format on 8mm tape or as approved by the County Contract Manager for all SEAs. The County Contract Manager will provide a test for the coverage to assure consistency with other departmental-GIS data bases before acceptance of the map product.
Product #16: A "turn-key" GIS-formatted SEA data base, compatible with existing departmental GIS system using ARC/INFO software.
(Copy of GIS data base software)
Contractor: Prepare GIS data base; distribute to County.
County: Review GIS data base and forward any suggested changes to Contractor within 10 business days.
Meetings
The Contractor will conduct two types of meetings: a) internal meetings devoted to organization of the overall project, and monthly status briefings to discuss progress on work tasks; and 2) public meetings involving acquisition of information from other agencies (scoping meetings), public workshops (to inform the public of progress on the study); and participation in public hearings before the regional planning commission and board of supervisors (to make presentations on the study and respond to questions from decision-makers).
Summary of List of Meetings
Number of
Meetings
Internal Meetings:
Organization meetings with county staff 2
Monthly status meetings with staff 11
Public Meetings:
Scoping meetings/community meetings 4
Pre-hearing briefings of Regional Planning Commission 1
Regional Planning Commission public hearing 2
Board of Supervisors public hearings 2
Product #17: Monthly progress reports, agendas, attendance at meetings, and summary notes of meetings.
Contractor: Prepare draft agendas for meetings, distribute to County for approval. Prepare presentations as may be needed; attend meetings. Prepare summary notes of meetings focusing on issues and actions to be taken.
County: Review and approve agendas within 2 business days. Attend meetings. Follow up on actions to be taken to keep program on schedule.
1.4 Summary of Report Product Deliverables
Report format: The Contractor is to provide: paper copies of reports in the number specified below on 8½ x 11" size paper; a reproducible copy, 8½ x 11" size, of the final report; and provide a 3.5 inch diskette, containing a copy of each report in a format compatible with or convertible to WordPerfect 7.
Number of
Copies Task
Monthly Progress Reports 2 Meetings
Memo on procedural agreements 5 Task 1A
Project Schedule (8½ x 11) 25 Task 1B
Memo on SEA study outline and format 5 Task 1C
List of agencies & contacts 5 Task 2A
Recommendations on additional sites 5 Task 2B
Existing conditions within each SEA
(text based and mapped) 5 Task 3
Aerial photographs for each SEA 1 set Task 5
Flora and fauna compendia 5 Task 6
Individual SEA analysis reports 5 Task 7
Draft SEA study report 5 Task 9
Final SEA study report 50 Task 10
GIS-formatted SEA data base turn-key Task 11
1.5 Summary of Map Product Deliverables
In additional to the paper copy requested below, the following map products shall meet departmental GIS format requirements: Digital coverages are to be provided in ARC/INFO export format with seamless coverage in state plain coordinates System #7.
Number of
Copies Task
Ownership maps 1 set Task 4
Vegetation maps 1 set Task 6
Recommended SEA boundary maps on
USGS base maps 1 set Task 8
Recommended SEA bdry. maps (reduced version) 1 set Task 9
Digital file of SEA boundary maps 8mm tape diskette Task 11
(GIS format requirements: Digital coverages are to be provided in ARC/INFO export format with seamless coverage in state plain coordinates system #7. Digitizing precisionshall be consistent with USGS paper base maps.)
Exhibit B
Significant Ecological Areas Study
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Contractor
Project Organization
(No electronic copy available)
Exhibit C
Significant Ecological Areas Study
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Contractor
Budget
(No electronic copy available)
Exhibit D
Significant Ecological Areas Study
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Quality Assurance
Surveillance Plan
EXHIBIT D
Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan
1.0 Quality Control Plan
For the purposes of this project, quality assurance surveillance will be defined as encompassing three primary needs:
· The need for effective and frequent communication between the project team and the Department of Regional Planning (DRP) and other entities outside the project team;
· The need for clear direction and communication within the project team to ensure the project stays within its budget and schedule; and,
· The need for quality assurance and control throughout the project to ensure that the products developed meet the highest industry standards attainable.
The PCR Project Team is structured and organized in a manner that will meet these needs, as shown in Exhibit B, Organization Chart, and described below. Referring to the Organization Chart, a tiered management structure will be utilized, including an overall Contractor Project Manager who will also serve as the DRP's single point of contact, individual Task Managers for distinct work efforts, and a pool of staff biologists and GIS technicians to support the project's successful completion.
2.0 DRP/Project Team Interface and Coordination
Steve Nelson, Principal and Director of Biological Services at PCR will serve as the Contractor Project Manager. Mr. Nelson will provide a single point of contact between the DRP and the Project Team. His responsibilities in this role will include ultimate accountability to the DRP for the project's successful completion, compliance with the schedule and ultimate quality assurance and control. Mr. Nelson will also represent the PCR Project Team at weekly oral briefings, organizational and monthly status meetings with DRP staff, public meetings/workshops, pre-hearing briefings and public hearings as called for bythe project. If, for some unforeseen circumstance, Mr. Nelson cannot fulfill this duty, Frank Hovore will be designated as the alternate Project Manager and will assume equal responsibility. The contractor will also provide weekly briefings and monthly progress reports.
2.1 Progress Review Briefings
On a weekly, or as needed bases, the Contractor Project Manager will review project progress with the County Contract Manager via telephone. These reviews will focus on the status of ongoing work efforts and project timing, as well as on means to overcome potential obstacles before they become problems.
2.2 Monthly Reports
On a monthly basis the Contractor Project Manager will prepare a monthly report of progress to date. In addition to the information provided to summarize the weekly briefings, the monthly reports will include a listing of accomplishments that occurred during the past month, a calendar of upcoming events, and a discussion of information, actions, and decisions needed from the County Contract Manager. These memorandum will provide a clear written record of the Significant Ecological Areas Study decision-making process.
3.0 Project Team Individual Task Management
Three Task Mangers will oversee the completion of the individual tasks comprising the project. This arrangement utilizes expertise in areas where it is most pertinent, effective and required. As shown in the Organization Chart (Exhibit B), these individuals include Steve Nelson, Frank Hovore and Gene Hsieh. In some cases (Nelson and Hovore), the Task Manager role will be shared to accomplish major task assignments in a timely and efficient fashion.
All Task Managers will report directly to Mr. Nelson and will be invited to participate in supporting efforts and discussions with DRP staff as the need requires. These Task Managers are also aware of the technical backgrounds of the staff pool and will select and assign staff to various sub-tasks. The Task Managers will then closely supervise individual efforts to ensure that the component parts of a task will be integrated into the complete final product.
4. Quality Assurance and Control
As defined here, quality control is comprised of two elements: quality assurance for supporting documentation, and quality control for the products themselves. The first phase of quality control will be rigorous document control. In addition to the final plan, a project of this nature requires supporting resources collectively making up the "planning record." These resources would essentially include any report, correspondence, meeting minutes or memo that contributed to a planning decision.
Due to the evolutionary nature of the SEA study process, the "planning record" will be as critical as a scientific survey in establishing species status, and play an equally crucial role in legal defense. As one aspect of this effort, the project team will electronically code all entries by date, author and keyword and maintain the records in a database for each individual SEA for rapid tracking and retrieval.
As a second aspect of this effort, data obtained for each SEA will be checked and edited for accuracy and reliability. The project cannot afford to base its findings on anything less than a solid scientific foundation.
Three review entities, within the purview of the PCR Project Team, will supervise the project's quality control. The first entity, a Technical Review Group, will consist of team experts specializing in individual species, sensitive habitats, watershed management, and other resources and technical areas. The group includes Steve Nelson, Frank Hovore, Eric Stein, Mark Sudol and Ruben Ramirez. The Technical Review Group will provide expertise and key supervision to staff biologists in their collection and interpretation of information. Task Managers form the second entity. The Task Managers will review information and findings of assignments for which they are responsible. Finally, Steve Nelson will provide ultimate quality control review at the final stage of each task. Mr. Nelson will evaluate the Task Manager's work product in the fashion of a peer review.
5.0 Product Review Program
The Product Review Program ensures that the work products created during the SEA Study program will meet or exceed the expectations of the Department of Regional Planning. This component ties the consultant's compensation directly to specific work products. Tasksdescribed in the Scope of Work section are listed below. Each task is accompanied by a description of work products. The County Project Manager will not authorize payment for any of the tasks listed until the work product has been approved as adequate and complete. For the County's part, the review and approval period for each product will not exceed thirty (30) days.
6.0 Payment Schedule
In accordance with provisions of Clause No. 6 of this Agreement, the following schedule will be observed for making payments for completed Contractor work tasks under this contract.
Task 1 Initiate Project and Establish Lines of Communication
Agendas distributed 10%
Organizational Meeting #1 & #2 70%
Memorandum on Procedural Agreement 80%
Project Schedule 90%
SEA Study Outline 100%
Task 2 Establish Communications with Key Shareholders
Contact List of Agency 10%
Contacts made 60%
Descriptions of agencies' roles 80%
Statement of nominating criteria 90%
Public agency scoping meetings 100%
Task 3 Review of Existing Resource Documentation
10 SEAs completed 4%
20 SEAs completed 50%
30 SEAs completed 70%
40 SEAs completed 90%
All SEAs completed 100%
Task 4 Determine Ownership Patterns
10 SEAs completed 4%
20 SEAs completed 50%
30 SEAs completed 70%
40 SEAs completed 90%
All SEAs completed 100%
Task 5 Obtain Aerial Photographs
Existing stock photos obtained 50%
Photos to be flown obtained 100%
Note: The procurement of aerial photography under this Agreement may be suggested by either party. Final determination and approval to proceed either with digital aerial photography or alternate service(s), as well as final selection of alternate service(s), shall be made by County in its sole discretion. If County chooses to procure acquisition of photography using other funds, an appropriate budget adjustment to this Agreement may be made by County.
Task 6 Map Vegetation and Compile Species Compendia
10 SEAs completed 4%
20 SEAs completed 50%
30 SEAs completed 70%
40 SEAs completed 90%
All SEAs completed 100%
Task 7 Analyze Existing and Potential Candidate SEAs
10 SEAs completed 4%
20 SEAs completed 50%
30 SEAs completed 70%
40 SEAs completed 90%
All SEAs completed 100%
Task 8 Map SEA Boundaries
10 SEAs completed 4%
20 SEAs completed 50%
30 SEAs completed 70%
40 SEAs completed 90%
All SEAs completed 100%
Task 9A Prepare Draft Report on Findings for Each SEA
10 SEAs completed 4%
20 SEAs completed 50%
30 SEAs completed 70%
40 SEAs completed 90%
All SEAs completed 100%
Represents 50% of overall Task 9 budget
Task 9B Prepare SEA Base Maps and Polygon Attributes Table
10 SEAs completed 4%
20 SEAs completed 50%
30 SEAs completed 70%
40 SEAs completed 90%
All SEAs completed 100%
Represents 50% of overall Task 9 budget
Task 10 Prepare Final Report
Final Report 100%
Task 11 Create GIS-Formatted Data Base
10 SEAs completed 4%
20 SEAs completed 50%
30 SEAs completed 70%
40 SEAs completed 90%
All SEAs completed & "Turn-Key" GIS-Formatted Data Base
on 8mm Tape delivered to County 100%
Meetings and Public Hearings
Note: No Month 1 Status Meeting (see Organizational meetings under Task 1)
Month 2 Status Meeting 5%
Month 3 Status Meeting 5%
Month 4 Status Meeting 5%
Month 5 Status Meeting 5%
Month 6 Status Meeting 5%
Month 7 Status Meeting 5%
Month 8 Status Meeting 5%
Month 9 Status Meeting 5%
Month 10 Status Meeting 5%
Month 11 Status Meeting 5%
Month 12 Status Meeting 5%
Public Scoping Meeting #1 5%
Public Scoping Meeting #2 5%
Public Workshop Meeting #1 5%
Public Workshop Meeting #1 5%
Planning Commission Briefing #1 5%
Planning Commission Meeting #1 5%
Planning Commission Meeting #2 5%
Board of Supervisors Meeting #1 5%
Board of Supervisors Meeting #2 5%
100%
NOTE: Determination of the percentage completion for the GIS map products will be provided in an Adobe PDF file for review and approval. SEA areas may be individual or combined based on location and size.
* * SEAs marked with an * were included in the 1991 SEA Study (Phase 1) prepared by Michael Brandman Associates. These SEAs need only to be analyzed if changes such as new species, a need for a boundary change, or significant development, etc., have occurred. SEAs locatedcompletely within the boundaries of incorporated cities are not a part of this study.
* * SEAs marked with an * were included in the 1991 SEA Study (Phase 1) prepared by Michael Brandman Associates. These SEAs need only to be analyzed if changes such as new species, a need for a boundary change, or significant development, etc., have occurred. SEAs located completely within the boundaries of incorporated cities are not a part of this study.