COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Inter-Departmental Correspondence | |||||
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AGENCY | |||||
DATE: |
February 16, 2006 | ||||
BOARD MEETING DATE: |
March 7, 2006 | ||||
SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING: |
None | ||||
VOTE REQUIRED: |
4/5ths | ||||
TO: |
Honorable Board of Supervisors | ||||
FROM: |
Marcia Raines, Director of Environmental Services | ||||
SUBJECT: |
Agreement with Environmental Science Associates (ESA) for the Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Pilarcitos Quarry Expansion | ||||
RECOMMENDATION | |||||
Adopt a Resolution: | |||||
A. |
Authorizing the execution of an Agreement with Environmental Science Associates to prepare Draft and Final Environmental Impact Reports for the Pilarcitos Quarry expansion project. | ||||
B. |
Authorizing an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) in the amount of $318,265 from Unanticipated Revenue to Contractual Services provided by Environmental Science Associates. | ||||
VISION ALIGNMENT | |||||
Commitment: Responsive, effective and collaborative government. | |||||
Goal 20: Government decisions are based on careful consideration of future impact, rather than temporary relief or immediate gain. | |||||
This Agreement contributes to the goal by providing the Board of Supervisors with sufficient information about potential impacts of this project upon which to make an informed decision regarding this land use request. | |||||
Performance Measure(s): | |||||
Measure |
FY 2005-06 |
FY 2006-07 | |||
Percent of compliance with California Environmental Quality Act requirements |
100% |
100% |
BACKGROUND | |
The County will be entering into a multi-phase Agreement with Environmental Science Associates (ESA) to perform environmental consulting services to prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) and a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and a Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program for the expansion of an existing quarry located at 11700 Highway 92. The applicant has plans to expand mining operations onto a west-facing slope located adjacent to and immediately north of the current mining area in Phase 1. This expansion area is approximately 20.48 acres in size. The applicant has future plans (over a 20+-year period) to conduct additional mining operations on 287 acres of the total 593-acre project site. | |
DISCUSSION | |
ESA was selected to prepare the EIR after a Request for Proposal was distributed to 18 qualified firms, five of which submitted proposals and were interviewed. ESA was selected based on their understanding of the issues involved and their technical expertise with which to analyze those issues. ESA’s total bid was $318,265, and the Final EIR is expected to be completed in early 2007. | |
The services to be performed include the following: | |
1. |
Project scoping/public outreach to foster public involvement in the EIR process and solicit input on the EIR content. |
2. |
Description of the environmental setting and evaluation of project impacts, focusing upon potential noise, transportation, vegetation/wildlife, land use/zoning, geology, hydrology, and visual impacts. |
3. |
Development of three project alternatives to be evaluated, including a No Action Alternative. |
4. |
Delivery of a Draft EIR to be circulated for public review and comment. |
5. |
Delivery of the Final EIR that includes responses to public comments. |
6. |
Attendance at key public hearings. |
Under County CEQA procedures and the Planning fee schedule, the applicant will reimburse the County in full for the costs of the EIR consultant. Given the cost and size of this particular project, staff has agreed to allow the applicant to make these payments in five (5) equal installments which are timed in coordination with the consultant’s schedule of services. Continuation of the consultant’s services will be dependent upon the applicant’s payment of the next installment. | |
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Resolution and Agreement as to form. | |
FISCAL IMPACT: | |
The total amount of the proposed Agreement is $318,265. The entire amount is being paid for by the applicant, West Coast Aggregates, and the ATR will set up the appropriation in the Planning budget to pay for this Agreement. There is no Net County Cost impact. | |
Request for Proposal Matrix Consultant List | |
1. |
CAJA |
2. |
CH2M Hill |
3. |
Donaldson Associates |
4. |
EDAW, Inc. |
5. |
EIP Associates |
6. |
Environmental Resources Management |
7. |
ESA |
8. |
Golden State Environmental Consulting, Inc. |
9. |
Impact Sciences |
10. |
Jones and Stokes Associates, Inc. |
11. |
LSA Associates |
12. |
MHA Environmental Consulting, Inc. |
13. |
Mundie and Associates |
14. |
Pacific Mutual Consultants |
15. |
Richard Moorhouse Associates |
16. |
Sycamore Associates LLC |
17. |
Wagstaff and Associates |
18. |
Zitney and Associates |