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Home My WebLink AboutNB 7 NEWPORT EXTEN. 05-17-82 NEW BUSINESS 5-17-82 Inter-Corn E: MAY 11, 1982 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER BOB LEDENDECKER, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WOI~KS/CITY ~GINEER NEWPOR~ AVENUE EXTENSION ~TION: That the Tustin City Council, at their meeting of May 17, 1982, select the firm of Larry Seeman and Associates to prepare the focused Environmental Impact Report for the Newport Avenue Extension for the stipulated fee of $14,065.00 and per the conditions outlined in their proposal dated May 7, 1982. BACKG~DUhD: Staff has solicited a proposal from the firm of Lar~-y Seeman and Associates, Inc. of Newport Beach for the preparation of a focused Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the extension of Newport Avenue. This firm was utilized by the City on a previous project, Moulton Parkway Realignment and Myford Road Extension, and performed in a very satisfactory manner. The following are several issues that will be addressed in the focused EIR: Traffic Circulation Public Safety Acoustics Relocation Public Utilities As outlined in the attached proposal, the consultant's fee for said focused EIR preparation will be $14,065.00 plus their stipulated hourly rate for any extended meetings or negotiations with other agencies that my be required. There are adequate funds budgeted in the current fiscal year for this work. LEDENDECKER DIRECiIDR OF PUBLIC WORKS/ CITY ENGINEER db cc: Mike Brotemarkle LARRY SEEMAN ASSOCIATES, INC, [] 500 newport center drive, suite 525 newport beach, california 92660 phone (714) 640-6363 [] 2927 newbury street, suite c berkeley, california 94703 phone (415) 841-6840 May 7, 1982 Mike Brotemarkle, Director Community Development City of Tustin 300 Centennial Way Tustin, CA 92680 SUBJECT: PROPOSAL FOR NEWPORT AVENUE EXTENSION EIR Dear Mr. Brotemarkle: Thank you for asking LSA to submit this proposal to prepare an Environ- mental Impact Report for the extension of Newport Avenue. In accordance with our discussions with you and Bob Ledendecker, we have prepared this scope of work for a focused EIR. The report will address only those environmental issues which are most significant to this particular project. We propose to prepare a preliminary Draft (screencheck), a Draft, and a Final Environmental Impact Report for the project. The document will be prepared in accordance with applicable City and State environmental guidelines. SCOPE OF SERVICES Below is a list of the issues we believe to be significant, and a brief summary of the scope of analysis we propose for each topic. Circulation Basmaciyan-Darnell, Inc. (BDI) will provide traffic engineering services. The Circulation section will include a traffic analysis of existing and future conditions, as well as consideration of the project's conceptual design. The study prepared by BDI will contribute to the issues of public safety and alternatives discussed in other sections of the EIR. Public Safety Our document will discuss considerations of public safety for vehicular and pedestrian traffic at the proposed at-grade railway crossing. This analy- sis will include discussion of the frequency and speed of trains using the line, vehicular speed, sight distance, etc. Mitigation measures will be pre- pared if necessary and feasible. Mike Brotemarkle May 7, 1982 Page 2 Acoustics The EIR will discuss existing noise levels along Newport Avenue. The report will quantify the increase in noise levels resulting from additional traffic after the extension is completed and analyze potentially adverse impacts on existing and future residences along Newport Avenue. Appropriate mitigation measures will be prepared as necessary. Air Quality Increased traffic volumes may result in increased pollutant levels in the immediate area of Newport Avenue. We will analyze the potential for localized carbon monoxide hot spots occurring along the roadway and creating adverse conditions for motorists or nearby residents. Relocation The EIR will describe impacts that will occur as a result of right-of-way purchase. Displacement and onsite relocation of at least one business is anticipated. The document will describe possible means of mitigation such as relocation assistance. Public Utilities Construction of the extension may impact existing utility lines along Newport Avenue and on Edinger Street. These impacts may be only temporary; however, the EIR will provide mitigation where necessary to ensure that impacts are minimal. The Newport Avenue extension will also cross a channel maintained by the Orange County Flood Control District. The EIR will discuss any impacts on the channel's hydrology that might result from construction of the extension. Alternatives The EtR will include a project alternatives section describing four alternatives. Alternatives 1 and 2 will describe the overcrossing and under- crossing design alternatives at the intersection of Newport Avenue and the railroad. This discussion will briefly address conceptual engineering schemes as provided by City staff. Alternative 3 will discuss impacts of proceeding with the project in con- junction with replacing the at-grade railway crossing at Red Hill Avenue with a grade separation design. We will briefly discuss the environmental implica- tions of this alternative based on conceptual information provided by City Mike Brotemarkle May 7, 1982 Page 3 staff. Alternative 4 will be the no-project alternative, which discusses impacts that would result from making no improvements. The alternatives sec- tion will enumerate the potential traffic impacts implied by each of the alternatives, along with impacts associated with each of the other environmen- tal issues. Additional Tasks LSA will assist the City in preparing a revised Initial Study. Based on the findings of the Initial Study, we may find it necessary to make minor adjustments to our original assessment of each topic's significance. We will also prepare the Notice of Preparation and assist the City in its mailing to responsible and trustee agencies. LSA will assist the City in consulting with responsible agencies, includ- ing the PUC, CalTrans, and the Orange County Flood Control District. This consultation is required by the State CEQA Guidelines and should occur during preparation of the Draft EIR. PROJECT TEAM William Foley, AICP, will serve as principal-in-charge and Ed Almanza will act as project manager. BDI will prepare the traffic analysis for the project and each of the alternatives. BDI will also assist in analyzing safe- ty considerations for traffic at the proposed at-grade railway crossing. Mestre-Greve Associates will conduct acoustical analysis of the project's impacts and assist in formulating necessary mitigation. Hans Giroux, associ- ate meteorologist with LSA, will examine potential air quality impacts. SCHEDULE LSA is prepared to proceed with the project immediately upon authoriza- tion from the City. We anticipate a completion date for the preliminary Draft (screencheck) EIR to the City of nine weeks after authorization. Following City staff review of the screencheck, LSA will incorporate comments into the formal Draft EIR and submit 50 copies to the City within two weeks. LSA will attend hearings and follow-up meetings as needed. Comments received during the review period will be promptly addressed in the Response to Comments. During this period, we will carefully coordinate our study with City staff and concerned State and County agencies. Responses to comments will be submitted to the City two to three weeks following the end of the public review period. Following hearings and certification of the EIR, we will compile the Final EIR and present 10 copies to the City. Mike 8rotemarkle May 7, 1982 Page 4 PROJECT BUDGET LSA will complete the study on a time-and-materials basis as indicated below: Preparation of Initial Study Notice of Preparation Subtotal $ 310 35O $ 660 Screencheck and Draft EIR Project management and in-house analysis Traffic Acoustics Report production and graphics Report printing 4,600 4,400 500 1,000 72O Subtotal $11,220 Final EIR Response to Comments 1,050 Report production 300 Printing 145 Subtotal $ 1,495 Hearings (3 hearings, attended by project manager and traffic engineer) Total 69O $14,065 NOTE: If extended meetings and negotiations with the PUC or CalTrans become necessary, a budget augment may be required. STATEMENT OF OFFER This proposal constitutes a firm offer to perform the work under the terms and conditions described herein. This offer shall be valid for 60 days. Mike Brotemarkle May 7, 1982 Page 5 I hope that this proposed scope answers the needs of the City for this project. If you have any concerns that we have not mentioned, or if you would like to discuss the proposal, please do not hesitate to call me. Sincerely, WRF:mab Attachment LARRY SEEMAN ASSOCIATES, INC. William R. Foley, AICP Vice President