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Ranwala AssociatesO � moo Goo 00 Proposal for Master Plan Rangwala Associates J C @ H @ H (:� Cover Letter 5 1 Team 7 A. Team Organization 8 B. Firms and Key Team Members 10 C. Work Examples with References 30 Project Understanding & II Approach 43 III Scope & Schedule 55 IV Fee 75 V Appendix so Disclosure 60 Acknowledgement of Insurance Requirements 61 Non -collusion Affidavit 62 Acknowledgement of Addenda 63 �J Q 31C N, BRIDLE , PATH KAYE A IMAXiNG RM January 5, 2026 Scott Nespor, Senior Planner City of La Quinta 78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Rangwala Associates Ref- RFP - Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan 23361 Aetna Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Dear Scott, (805) 8509779 rangwalaassoc@gmail.com Rangwala Associates (RA) is delighted to submit this proposal to partner with the City of La Quinta on the Vista Santa Rosa (VSR) Master Plan. To meet the significance of this vision, we have www.rangwalaassoc.com assembled a team of global thought leaders with deep local expertise to deliver a meticulously tailored approach. A Strategic Partnership for Vista Santa Rosa's Future The VSR Master Plan offers a rare opportunity to harmonize the community's historic agricultural and equestrian identity with the requirements of modern resilience. By establishing objective design standards and a data -driven fiscal framework, the City can move beyond speculative development toward a model that protects property rights while limiting sprawl. This process provides a vital platform for residents to co-author a "preferred hybrid" future -- one where nature -based infrastructure and preserved open spaces ensure the area remains both a cherished desert landmark and a resilient community. To realize this potential, our proposed scope is specifically aligned with the City's objectives, prioritizing the preservation of VSR's unique rural heritage. Drawing from our understanding of the area's iconic date farms, equestrian facilities, and infrastructure challenges, we offer this proposal as a foundation to be further refined in close collaboration with City staff and the community. The Team RA leads this effort with a select team of principals and thought leaders covering the full Master Plan spectrum. Our multidisciplinary experts bring decades of success in land use policy, urban design, economics, and infrastructure. Specifically, RA will direct project management and bilingual community engagement, supported by Gruen Associates' expertise in urban design and landscape architecture. Our team integrates specialized insights from ProForma Advisors for market and financial feasibility, Translutions for mobility strategy, and Fuscoe Engineering for resilient infrastructure. This comprehensive partnership is rounded out by Meridian for envi- ronmental planning and EIR preparation, Architectural Resources Group (ARG) for historic and cultural context, and Atlas Planning Solutions for hazard mitigation and GIS support. Our deep familiarity with the Coachella Valley, rooted in our work on the La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Plan, ensures a unified approach that seamlessly bridges the gap between visionary design and successful project implementation. Listen First, Community -Driven Vision Our "Listen First" strategy builds trust with residents using pop-up workshops, storytelling tools, and bilingual outreach to capture the area's cherished rural -agricultural and equestrian heritage. Our Historic Context Statement provides deeper understanding of the historical and cultural context we aim to protect and enhance, blending community insights with data on markets, mobility, and hazards to assist residents in understanding growth options and their tradeoffs. Hands-on workshops then empower informed decisions on a preferred future scenario, refining it into resilient design guidelines, fiscal wins, and clear annexation steps for lasting prosperity, safety, and community pride. More Value Our proposal delivers added value by integrating an analytical systems approach that makes smart, contextual growth the preferred choice for developers while harmonizing infrastructure with the natural desert environment. This strategy prioritizes VSR's long-term viability through green infrastructure and proactive hazard mitigation, supporting both climate resilience and community safety. By grounding the plan in local history and utilizing objective design guidelines, our team offers a predictable framework to preserve the area's rural character while streamlining the path from visionary design to successful implementation. Civic Engagement Because the success of this project hinges on community participation and authentic support, we propose a creative, tailored engagement strategy that removes barriers and prioritizes transparent, fact -based communication. By providing safe platforms for residents and businesses to share their stories, desires, and concerns, we aim to build the trust necessary to craft a shared future for VSR. This approach moves beyond simply soliciting "input" to fostering genuine "participa- tion" by meeting residents where they live and work. We utilize localized methods such as "Meeting in a Box" neighborhood kits, pop-up stations at fruit stands, and "Photo - voice" storytelling to capture the lived experiences that formal meetings often miss. By overlaying these local insights onto technical mapping, we help establish a foundation of mutual trust and a prioritized community roadmap that is both celebrated and implementable. Implementation Thorough implementation unlocks the Master Plan's potential, with clear responsibilities, metrics, schedules, and community involvement for progress tracking. Principles include coordinating agencies, engaging partners, developing indicators, prioritizing investments, and providing monitoring templates for public and deci- sion -maker reporting. This ensures fiscally neutral annexation feasibility and long-term viability. Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time with any questions or any request for additional information or clarification. We welcome any opportunity to meet with you to discuss in more detail how we might best be of service to the City of La Quinta. Sincerely, Kaizer Rangwala, AICP, CEcD, CNU-a, Principal I. Team A. Team Organization ARG Historic Context Statement Atlas Planning Solutions Hazard Mitigation GIS Support �aa $W -a pja ASSoo th..'- 0. eot a� � 111111 ��o Gruen Associates Urban Design & Landscape Architecture • Fuscoe Eng. Infrastructure ProForma Advisors Market Assessment Financial Feasibility Fiscal Impact Analysis 5S ED Strategy Translutions Transportation Analysis Mobility strategy Meridian Program EIR We have assembled a multidisciplinary team of local and national experts specifically chosen for their success in balancing rural heritage with stra- tegic growth. Our team brings a proven track record in every phase of the Master Plan process from initial visioning and agricultural policy making to equestrian centric design and sustainable infrastructure. By blending deep expertise in both the public and private sectors, we ensure that the unique identity of Vista Santa Rosa is not only preserved but enhanced through actionable policy and high quality design guidelines. 8 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan Lead and oversee the VSR Master Plan from initiation to adoption, aligning the team with the shared vision and enforcing accountability for successful outcomes. Develop and implement bilingual community engagement strategies that build trust and integrate local input. Prepare all Master Plan sections, including land use, policies, Ra,gwala Associates implementation, and design guidelines. Lead context -sensitive scenario planning for land use and water in the VSR Master GRUENASSOCIATES Plan, informed by community input, fiscal metrics, and environmental impacts. Advance placemaking to preserve rural -agricultural character, create connectivity networks with trails and active transport, promote prosperity through agritourism and incentives, and co -develop climate -resilient design guidelines for compatible growth. ARG will research and summarize the Plan Area's architectural, cultural, and Pasourm � l agricultural heritage to inform goals, policies, and design guidelines that promote compatible development. Translutions will perform transportation analysis, mobility strategy, and VMT analysis for the VSR Master Plan. nit Prepare the Program Environmental Impact Report, conduct special studies and address �ri ..,.�lty& *M environmental justice and tribal consultation. rEvaluate existing utilities and service systems, identify deficiencies, and recommend 10% FUS�DE strategies to reduce them for both current and future development, with a focus on improving resiliency. Assess market opportunities across scenarios, evaluate demographics and trends, and -6 Pro Forma propose economic strategies for the Master Plan. ProForma Advisors will also conduct market, financial feasibility, and fiscal impact analyses. Integrate natural hazard exposure and climate risk into evaluation criteria for all land use alternatives to ensure land use selection and development patterns reduce / vulnerability and avoid high -risk areas. Provide GIS support for the project. Team 9 B. Description of Firms & Key Team Members a Rangwala Associates The firm specializes in planning, urban design, and eco- nomic development strategies that create great places. With over three decades of public and private sector experience, Rangwala Associates is uniquely positioned to lead the Vista Santa Rosa (VSR) Master Plan. Principal Kaizer Rangwala brings multidisciplinary training in town planning, architecture, urban design, and economic development to craft policy and coding frameworks that are both effective and award -winning. Our firm is best known for blending deep expertise in both the public and private sectors to ensure unique community identities, such as the rural, agricultural, and equestrian heritage of VSR, are not only preserved but enhanced through compelling community vision, actionable policy, and high quality design guidelines. A "Listen First" Approach to Collaboration: Rangwala Associates (RA) spearheads Master Plan processes through our signature "Listen First" outreach strategy, fostering trust in rural communities from the outset. We prioritize engagement in residents' daily spaces beyond conventional meetings to gather genuine insights via innovative active listening, visual storytelling of lived experiences, and GIS-mapped analysis to integrate narratives with precise, location -specific data. These proven approaches build lasting trust, uncover key priorities such as infrastructure needs and environ- mental risks, and propel sustainable, community -driven policies. Core Services & Project Philosophy: RAs services are rooted in smart growth, restorative place -based economies, and sustainable urbanism: • General Plan, Specific Plans, and Master Plans: Guiding jurisdictions from broad policy frameworks to detailed area implementations. • Context -Sensitive Design: Developing tailored land use scenarios to protect working lands and rural character. • Objective Development Standards: Clear, vision -based standards and guidelines that promote place -making and streamlined development processes. • Economic & Fiscal Strategy: Integrating market opportunities and fiscal analyses for long-term community resiliency. The RA Advantage: Quality and Focus. Our business model prioritizes quality over quantity By limiting our commitments to only two or three projects annually, we ensure the VSR Master Plan receives the principal's undivided attention. As a nimble sole proprietorship with low overhead, we offer exceptional value, providing a custom, elite team of experts to deliver truly transformative, ground -up solutions. Year Founded: 2009 Website: wwwrangwalaassoc.com 10 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan Kaizer Rangwala AICP, CE0, CNu-A As the founding principal of Rangwala Associates, Kaizer brings over 35 years of diverse expertise to every project. His multi -disciplinary background in planning, urban design, and economic development provides a unique perspective on crafting and implementing Master Plans and Objective Development Standards. A recipient of numerous awards for his work on General Plans, Specific Plans, and Development Codes, Kaizer is a recog- nized leader who has lectured extensively and published on topics ranging from place -based economy to development coding. His proven ability to lead high-performance teams ensures the successful delivery of complex projects. Recent Projects Montclair SOI Specific Plan (in progress): The Specific Plan will assess market demand, community support, and fiscal impacts to determine the viability of annexation within the Sphere of Influence and guide sustainable, fiscally responsible growth. San Fernando Valley Area Plan, LA County (in progress): The com- Education munity-based plan will guide preservation and growth in six unincorporated rural neighborhoods, with a strong focus on improving safety and resilience. Certificate in Economic Development, Oklahoma Montebello General Plan, Housing Element Update, Downtown University, Economic Development Institute Specific Plan, and Development Code Amendment: Developed concurrently, these plans establish a unified long-term vision that integrates Masters in City and Regional Planning, Rutgers housing with the City's economic, environmental, mobility, placemaking, University health, recreation, and cultural goals while preserving equestrian uses and enhancing connections to the Rio Hondo Channel trail system. Masters in Architecture, New Jersey Institute of Technology Montclair General Plan Update, AHMUD Specific Plan, Corridors Code: The vision preserves the stable neighborhoods and enhances and Bachelors in Architecture, L.S. Raheja School of repairs the deficiencies; creates a new downtown; proposes a network of open Architecture spaces and multi -purpose trails; and preserves and enhances the existing industrial areas. South Pasadena General Plan Update & Downtown Specific Plan: The Plan focuses on maintaining the small town ambience with stable historic neighborhoods and downtown core; promoting context sensitive growth; and protecting the existing equestrian land uses along the Arroyo Seco. Selected Lectures Conducted FBCI webinars on Design Review: Purpose, Principles and Practice; Administering Form -Based Codes; & Coding Corridors. Certifications Certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certified by the International Economic Development Council Certified by the Congress of New Urbanism (CNU-A) Professional Experience Principal, Rangwala Associates (since 2009) Instructor and Past Chairman at the Form -based Code Institute Adjunct Faculty at CSUN (2012-16) Assistant Community Development Director, Ventura, CA (2006-2009) Planning Director, Farmers Branch, TX (1999-2006) Principal Planner, Comprehensive Planning, (1997- 1999); Senior Planner, Current Planning, Indianapolis (1994-1997) Assistant Planner, Jersey City, NJ (1989-1994) Team 11 Gruen is also deeply committed to meaningful consen- sus building among key stakeholders as an integral part GRU ENASSOCIATES of their projects. The firm strives to blend function and ARCHRECTLRE PLANNING :NTERIORS LANDSCAPE efficiency with distinctive architecture, landscape archi- tecture, urban design and land use planning designed to respond to clients, and stakeholders, needs. Headquartered in Los Angeles since 1946, Gruen Associates (Gruen) em- ploys a multi -disciplinary staff of 80 individuals led by five partners and one associate partner. The firm has special expertise in planning, urban design and planning, architecture, and landscape architecture. Gruen has extensive experience in developing award -winning master plans, landscape designs, and streetscape plans„ carefully tailored to the climatic, cultural and socio-economic realities of regions and cities throughout Southern California and beyond. The firm is also adept at designing and constructing complex built -from -scratch civic facilities such as the La Quinta City Hall. Gruen Associates has won more than 250 awards including the 2019 American Planning Association (APA) Los Angeles Section Distinguished Leadership — Planning Firm Award and the 2015 Firm Award by AIA California for our collaborative practice, a portfolio of over 10,000 projects worldwide, and contribution and pivotal role in mentoring future generations of professionals. Building Trust Through Multilingual Engagement: Gruen's multilingual staff speaks Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Vietnam- ese, and other languages from the Indian subcontinent. This allows our team to effectively break down language barriers and build trust with all community members during our engagement efforts. List of Relevant Projects: • La Quinta City Hall; • Mesa Grande Housing Acceleration Master Plan; • Downtown Specific Plan, City of Long Beach; • Commercial Design Guidelines, City of Paramount; • Los Angeles Countywide Objective Design Standards; • Sepulveda Basin Vision Plan; • City of Temple City's Rosemead Boulevard Safety Enhancements and Beautification Project.Beautification Project. Website: wwwgruenassociates.com Vinayak Bharne leading Planning Charrettes with Rangwala Associates (in his previous position as Principal atMoule & Polyzoides, prior to joining Gruen Associates) 12 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan Vinayak Bharne A10P, Vinayak is a leading urban designer and planner bringing extensive expe- rience to the field as a thinker, practitioner, and educator. He specializes in creating planning visions and places and that conserve natural resources, and empower existing communities, championing walkable urbanism, community pride, and healthy, sustainable lifestyles. His recent work includes compre- hensive General Plans for Montebello, Montclair, South Pasadena, and West Covina and La Quinta Highway 111 Corridor Plan. An authority on urbanism in and regions, Vinayak has researched and written extensively on the subject, particularly on desert communities have established cultural and agrarian enclaves worldwide. He is an Adjunct Professor at both the USC School of Architecture and the University of Illinois Chicago's College of Urban Planning & Public Affairs. He is the author/editor of 10 books, including Urbanism Beyond 2020; Streets for All and Affordable Housing, Inclusive Cities. Recent Projects (done at Moule & Polyzoides before joining Gruen Associates) "The Boulevard," Lancaster, CA. A national award -winning transfor- mationof a 2/3-mile-long disinvested downtown arterial into a vibrant urban center. Montclair Place Specific Plan, Montclair, CA. A Specific Plan to transform a mega -mall into a walkable Downtown for the city. Downtown Specific Plan, Burbank, CA. A Specific Plan for transform- ing the urban core of Burbank, with strategic housing infill studies and code. Objective Design Standards for Residential Buildings Above 48 Du/ Acre, Pasadena, CA. Design standards to supplement the City's recent Specific Plans Del Mar Station, Pasadena, CA. A national award -winning 347-unit mixed -use project designed around a light -rail station. This was one of the first block -scale TODs in the Los Angeles region; 2000. Books • Urbanism Beyond 2020: Reflections During the COVID-19 Pandemic (ORO 2022; • Streets For All: 50 Ideas for Shaping Resilient Cities; and • Affordable Housing, Inclusive Cities (ORO, 2019). Professional Registration / Affiliation • Advisory Council, Los Angeles Planning History Group; • Member of International Speakers Bureau, Intelligent Community Forum (Canada); and • Board of Directors for Union Station Homeless Services, 2020-2024. A$011, Education Master of Architecture (Outstanding Academic Achievement Award), University of Southern Califor- nia (USC) Bachelor of Architecture (Highest Honors), Goa University, Goa, India Presidential Fellow, Leadership Studies, USC Mar- shall School of Business Professional Experience Associate Partner/Director of Urban Design & Planning, Gruen Associates (since January 2025) Principal & Director of Design, Moule & Polyzoides Awards 2024 John Chase Visionary Award, APA Los Angeles Section for excellence in urban design and planning. 2023 Allied Professional Appreciation Award, Indian Society of Landscape Architects for significant contri- butions to the profession of landscape architecture. 2023 Academic Leadership & Impact Award for Urbanism, USC Pacific Asia Museum for significant efforts towards inclusion and social justice. Team 13 Education Bachelor of Architecture, University of Notre Dame, Indiana Participated in the Rome Studies Program in Rome, Italy Professional Registration / Affiliation • Guest Teacher, ACE Mentor, Program of America Assistant Teacher, University of Southern California Awards Santa Ana Renaissance Specific Plan, 2011 Out- standing Focus Issue Award, American Planning Association. River North District Master Plan, 2009 Congress for the New Urbanism Charter Award. Downtown Newhall, 2007 Planning Excellence for Best Practice, American Planning Association, Los Angeles Section. Occidental College Master Plan, 2007 Merit Award for Excellence in Planning for an Established Campus, Society for College and University Planning and the American Institute of Architects. Orlando Gonzalez Orlando has over 20 years of experience leading a variety of planning, urban design and architecture projects, as well as taking a leadership role in many on -site charrettes. His experience includes engaging in many aspects of plan- ning work, from feasibility studies and Specific Plans to pedestrian linkage plans, design guidelines and campus master planning. He has the ability to work at both architectural and urban planning scales and his versatility in both design and graphic media has led to his skillful and flexible management of many projects. Orlando has a conscientious understanding of the inter- dependent relationship between the private and the public realms in urban design and existing settings, and a consciousness for natural ecosystems to give meaning to city- and place -making in an authentic environment.Orlando is bilingual and is integral to the outreach process in building trust. Relevant Projects City of Long Beach Downtown Specific Plan — Long Beach, CA. Update the Downtown Plan, advancing it into a comprehensive and flexible Specific Plan that aligns with recent State laws and City policy updates. The plan provides a regulatory framework to accommodate 10,000 additional housing units by 2045 and strengthens implementation toward a clear, community -driven vision. City of Carson Civic Center Vision Plan and Specific Plan — Car- son, CA. Led the development of the Civic Center Vision Plan, including design options for City Hall and related civic buildings. This effort guided the ongoing Civic Center Specific Plan, envisioning a new civic plaza, museum, and administrative destination for Carson. SCAG High Quality Transit Area (HQTA) Analysis Program — Southern California Region, CA. Guided the creation of vision plans for six pilot communities selected from 136 candidates across the SLAG region. He also managed the San Clemente Vision Plan, establishing growth frameworks for transit -supportive development around high -quality transit stations. Visioning for Marina del Rey — Marina del Rey, CA. Prepared a visioning study integrating County land -use and urban design alternatives to inform the area's future development direction. Corridor Cities Economic Analysis and Vision Plan — Various Cities, CA. Led land use planning, urban design, and landscape architecture contributions for a regional economic analysis of the Metro Gold Line Wash- ington Boulevard alignment through multiple cities. The work supported place -based, mixed -use, and transit -supportive development strategies, along with first/last-mile mobility solutions. 14 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan Dean Howell PLA, ASLA Dean joined Gruen Associates in 2007 as an Urban Planner/Landscape Architect, was appointed to Director of Landscape Architecture in 2014 and Principal Associatein 2016. He develops conceptual designs that stress a balanced relationship between natural and social environments, and performs in-depth site analysis studies based on environmental, physical, social and economic considerations. Dean's full range of tasks include design development and presentation illustrations to construction documents for communities, transportation facilities, public parks, higher education and civic campuses, streetscapes, transit corridors, mixed -use developments and commercial projects in accordance with the accepted public standards for health, safety and welfare. He also collaborates with our planners in prepar- ing landscape guidelines and standards. Relevant Projects Century Boulevard Streetscape Conceptual Plan, Los Angeles, CA. Dean was the Landscape Architect and prepared landscape conceptual plans for Century Boulevard from Sepulveda to La Cienega boulevards to set the stage for a broader and detailed process. The goals were to improve the visual quality of the Corridor, provide an enhanced pedestrian environment and public realm including access to a new LRT station and establish guidelines for future development in the Corridor for the Gateway to LAX initiative. SLAG Compass Blueprint, Date Palm Drive Connector Plan, Cathedral City, CA. Prepared landscape concepts for Date Palm Drive to accommodate six travel lanes, wide multi -use path with street trees and pedestrian lighting and enhanced landscaping. Los Angeles Riverway Bikeways and Greenways Project, Los Angeles, CA. Dean is the Project Manager and Landscape Architect provid- ing landscape design services to complete a bikeway and greenway concept along the Los Angeles River in the San Fernando Valley. This will include a bike path, a pedestrian path, landscaping, bioswales, signage, interpretive elements, furnishings, fencing and additional improvements for 12 miles of the 51-mile-long river. Carson Streetscape Master Plan Implementation, Carson, CA. Working with the Carson Redevelopment Agency, Dean was the Landscape Architect for the landscape architecture and urban design concept alterna- tives for Carson Street and the surrounding community and oversaw the team that prepared the construction documents and cost estimates. The project incorporated sustainable landscape bioswales along the sidewalks and enhanced pedestrian environments to attract new mixed -use developments and housing along the I-405 Interchange corridor in accordance to the objectives stated in the Carson Streetscape Master Plan. Education Graduate Degree, Landscape Architecture, University of California, Los Angeles Bachelor of Arts, State College of Florida Professional Registration/Affiliation Professional Landscape Architect in California, #5765 Member, American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Awards Morongo Band of Mission Indians Administrative Complex. Best of LA Architects Award — Domestic, Los Angeles Business Council, 2011. Los Angeles River West San Fernando Valley Bike- way/Greenway Feasibility Study 2021 Design Award — Unbuilt Concept/On the Boards/Under Construction, Southern Califor- nia Development Forum • 2021 Quality of Life "Planning and Analysis" Merit Award, American Society of Landscape Architects SoCal Chapter • 2018 Design Concept Award,48th Annual L.A. Architectural Awards, LABC Team 15 "Artistic features and historic details provide beauty, material texture, and human scale to the built environ- Architectural ment, qualities that give people a sense of place and Resources Group purpose. By connecting people to past generations, they also fulfill a need for touchstones, a connection to the past in a rapidly changing world." — Stephen J. Farneth, FAIA, Founding Principal Architectural Resources Group (ARG) helps people realize oppor- tunities in the historic built environment. We navigate the range of needs and issues for clients and their historic properties to create great places, enhance investment, and enliven communities. ARG was founded in 1980 with the belief that historic build- ings play an important role in communities, creating places that have value and meaning. The firm is composed of experienced professionals who meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards in multiple disciplines and are nationally recognized experts in the field of historic preservation. Our port- folio includes award -winning, innovative solutions for the adaptive reuse, seismic strengthening, stabilization materials conservation, documentation, and restoration of historic properties, as well as the design of new structure in sensitive environments. ARG's planners, historians, and architects have varied interests and areas of specialization in the fields of history, architectural his- tory, historic preservation, cultural resource management, cultural landscapes, city planning, architecture, environmental compliance, and urban design. The firm brings specialized expertise in the development of historic context statements and has worked exten- sively in Coachella Valley area communities. Relevant Project Experience • City of Palm Desert, Citywide Historic Context Statement and His- toric Resources Survey • City of La Canada Flintridge, Historic Context Statement and His- toric Resources Survey Update • City of Montebello, Historic Context Statement for General Plan Update • City of San Marino, Citywide Historic Context Statement and His- toric Resources Survey • City of Arcadia, Historic Resources Survey and Historic Preservation Ordinance Website: www.argcreate.com 16 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan Katie Horak, Principal Katie is a Los Angeles -area native and Principal in ARG's Los Angeles office. She has over twenty years' experience in the field of historic resource management in both the public and private sectors. Katie is a recognized leader in the industry, bringing creative and innovative solutions to complex issues related to historic site documentation, management, and adaptive re- use. Katie brings expertise in policies related to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Secretary of the Interior's Standards compliance, and provides strategic guidance regarding project approvals, entitlements, and outreach/consensus building. Katie teaches graduate -level courses in historic resource documentation at USC's School of Architecture and is a frequent speaker at conferences and universities across the country. She has pursued her interest in modern -era built heritage as Founding President of Docomomo's Southern California chapter and is currently President of Docomomo US. Katie's love of art and modern architecture has guided her travels around the globe, although one of her happiest places is on a kayak in the Santa Monica Bay. Recent Projects Palm Desert Citywide Historic Context Statement and Historic Resource Survey, Palm Desert, CA San Gabriel Citywide Historic Resources Survey, San Gabriel, CA San Gabriel Citywide Historic Context Statement, San Gabriel, CA La Canada Flintridge, Historic Resources Inventory Update, La Canada Flintridge, CA Culver City Historical Context Study, Culver City, CA Montebello General Plan Update, Montebello, CA Montclair General Plan Update, Montclair, CA CSU Long Beach, Campus -Wide Historic Resources Survey and CEQA Technical Report for 2035 Master Plan Update, Long Beach, CA Santa Monica Citywide Historical Resources Inventory Update, Santa Monica, CA UC San Diego, Historic Context Statement, Historic Resources Survey, and CEQA Technical Report, San Diego, CA SurveyLA, Los Angeles Citywide Historic Resources Surveys, Group 6 Surveys (Arleta -Pacoima, Mission Hils-Panorama City -North Hills), Group 7 Surveys (Boyle Heights, Wilshire), Group 8 Surveys (Northridge, Chatsworth -Porter Ranch), Group 10 Surveys (Central City) Education Master of Heritage Conservation, University of Southern California University of Oregon, Eugene, Historic Preservation Field School in Canova, Italy Bachelor of Arts, Art (Painting/Drawing), Whitworth College, Spokane, Washington Meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards in Architectural History Team 17 Meridian Consultants LLC is a leader in the fields Tr i n i t y N#eridian Consultants of community, environmental, and natural resource planning. The Meridian Consultants staff offer diverse experience in assisting public agencies with meeting the environmental review requirements of CEQA. Meridian Consultants LLC, founded in 2012, is an industry leader in the fields of community, environmental, and natural resource planning. The Me- ridian Consultants staff offer diverse experience in assisting public agencies with meeting the environmental review requirements of CEQA. The Meridian team has an extensive history of successful work on public sector projects for numerous public agencies throughout California. Our technical expertise and experience are matched by our ability to commu- nicate planning and environmental information in well -organized and straightforward reports and presentations that produce successful outcomes. Meridian Consultants provides its clients with a wide range of services, including the following: CEQA compliance documentation, noise studies, air quality and greenhouse gas (GHG) studies, water supply assessments, land use planning, and mitigation monitoring services. The primary focus of Meridian Consultants' practice is the preparation of documents that comply with the requirements of the CEQA and NEPA for public agencies ranging from Notices of Exemption or Exclusion to Initial Studies and Environmental Assessments, Negative Declarations, and Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs) to complex Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Environmental Impact Statements, and joint CEQA and NEPA documents for major projects. Our practice reflects our team's substantial experience with major commu- nity policy projects in California, including participating in the preparation of General Plans and Specific Plans, major amendments and updates to General Plans and Specific Plans, and large annexation projects. Meridian has worked on major projects for the City of La Quinta for over 25 years, including our long-term involvement with the City's SilverRock Resort project, including preparation of an Addendum in 2025 evaluating the latest master plan. Meridian is also currently working on a major specific plan project in Vista Santa Rosa and has substantial experience working for the Cities on Indio and Coachella on major projects. Website: www.meridianconsultantsllc.com 18 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan Tony Locacciato, AICP Mr. Locacciato is an urban and regional planner with over 40 years of expe- rience in planning and environmental analysis. His background in consulting, public sector planning, and private development provides comprehensive expertise in the integration of land use regulations, environmental review, and project implementation. He has directed the preparation of Specific Plans, Master Plans, Environ- mental Assessments, Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Supplemental EIRs, Addenda, Initial Studies, and Mitigated Negative Declarations. His experience includes extensive environmental consulting services for public agencies, including EIR preparation and review and mitigation monitoring program management. Mr. Locacciato has overseen the planning and environmental review of commercial, industrial, residential, mixed -use, and public infrastructure projects throughout California. He specializes in managing complex, multidisciplinary projects, including large-scale master and specific plans. Relevant Experience Centre at La Quinta Specific Plan EIR for the City of La Quinta. This EIR evaluated a Specific Plan proposed for an automobile dealership mall on one-half of this site at Washington Street and Highway 111, and for a major retail commercial center on the other half of the site. Prepared a Supplemental EIR for this project that addressed a proposed amendment to the Specific Plan to allow for greater flexibility in the mix of auto -related and general commercial uses on the site. Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan EIR for the City of La Quinta. Prepared a comprehensive EIR for the City of La Quinta for this Specific Plan addressing a 990-acre site located immediately north of the PGA West Community in La Quinta. After the initial approval of this project, the City retained Mr. Locacciato to prepare a comprehensive Addendum to the original EIR to add 120 acres to the Specific Plan area and to revise the permitted land uses to allow for the development of the site with the Madison Club and Hideaway development projects. The Ranch Specific Plan EIR, SilverRock Resort Specific Plan, MND, and an Addendum to this MND for the City of La Quinta. A comprehensive EIR was prepared for a new resort proposed for this site. Also prepared an MND for acquisition of this site by the Cit 's Redevelopment Agency. Supported the City's planning and development efforts for this site by preparing a Specific Plan for the golf course and resort hotel project and several Addendums to MND. La Quinta Resort Master Plan EIR for the City of La Quinta. This EIR addressed a proposed amendment to the Specific Plan for the La Quinta Resort to allow for an expansion of the resort. New facilities were proposed to add 800 new hotel and timeshare units to the existing resort. Proposed buildings in the resort core included a new four-story hotel/conference center building. Key issues assessed in this EIR included aesthetic impacts, traffic impacts, and potential historic resource impacts from the proposed intensifi- cation of resort facilities. Education Bachelor of Science, City and Regional Planning, California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Affiliations American Institute of Certified Planners American Planning Association Association of Environmental Professionals Urban Land Institute Team 19 Education Master of Arts, Environmental Studies (Sustainable Development and Policy Concentration), University of Illinois Springfield, Springfield, Illinois Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies, Pitzer College, Claremont, California Affiliations Member, Association of Environmental Professionals Deanna Williams Ms. Williams is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) spe- cialist and project manager with 10 years of experience in envi- ronmental analysis. Her expertise includes extensive knowledge of CEQA, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and numerous other federal, State, and local statues and regulations relevant to California's environmental resources. Ms. Williams has experience preparing and managing Environmental Assessments, Environmen- tal Impact Reports (EIRs), Supplemental EIRs and Addendums to EIRs, Initial Studies, Negative Declarations (NDs), Mitigated Nega- tive Declarations (MNDs), and mitigation monitoring programs; and site feasibility and constraints analysis. Ms. Williams has provided environmental documentation and consulting services to cities and counties throughout southern California. Ms. Williams has been involved in the planning and environmental review of commercial, renewable energy, transportation, residen- tial, and mixed -use projects. Ms. Williams provides internal and subconsultant project management, oversight, and quality control implementation as a project manager for a wide range of projects. Ms. Williams is also certified in Environmental Noise and Sound - PLAN software and has expertise in providing noise documentation on behalf of numerous projects. Recent Projects Project Manager for the 1,000 seat arena north of the City of Palm Desert and the 1-10 Freeway in the unincorporated community of Thousand Palms in the Coachella Valley. Managed the preparation of a comprehensive Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared by Riverside County for the NorthStar Specific Plan that evaluated an amendment to the specific plan and the construction and operation of this new regional sports and enter- tainment facility. Project Manager for the Classic Club Specific Plan Amendment Project. Managed the preparation of a Addendum evaluating a major amendment to the type, intensity and configuration of land uses in the 455-acre NorthStar Specific Plan area for the County of Riverside. City of Solvang Water System Master Plan EIR and Addendum Prepared appropriate CEQA environmental documentation for the project, which is a scaled down version of the project analyzed in the City's certified El for the 2011 Master Plan Update. 20 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan Christ Kirikian, MS Mr. Kirikian is Principal and the Director of Air Quality Et Acoustics with Meridian Consultants. Mr. Kirikian's role as the Director of Air Quality a Acoustics includes securing and overseeing implemen- tation of a variety of air quality and acoustics (noise) projects. Mr. Kirikian's experience related to Air Quality and Climate Change includes preparing air pollutant emissions inventories, dispersion modeling, and health risk assessments (HRAs) for residential, commercial, and transportation projects utilizing the CalEEMod and AERMOD models. Mr. Kirikian's experience related to Noise includes assessment of a variety of mobile (aviation and vehicle) and stationary noise sources associated with urban development and infrastructure projects, with specific expertise in utilizing Sound PLAN, Aviation Environmental Design Tool, and FHWA TNM models. Additional roles include serving as an environmental monitoring manager for large-scale compliance monitoring efforts during construction and operation ensuring compliance of all disci- plines including air quality, biology permitting, noise monitoring, stormwater management, geotechnical oversight of excavations, cultural resources monitoring and other associated activities. Recent Projects Coachella Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach Music Festival Plan. Prepared the annual technical noise reports. The technical reports focus on sound data collected during the Music Festivals, which are held in the City of Indio, California, and include noise from multiple music performances, traffic, aircraft, pedestrians, generators, and fireworks. Castaic High School project. Responsibilities include generating monthly compliance monitoring report to ensure compliance with mitigation measures set forth in the final EIR and overseeing all aspects of project construction activities, including air quality, biology permitting, noise monitoring, stormwater management, geotechnical oversight of excavations, cultural resources monitor- ing, and other associated activities. The project consists of a com- prehensive high school in the City of Santa Clarita in unincorpo- rated Los Angeles County, including several classroom buildings, a library, a performing arts building, a multipurpose building, a physical education building with gymnasium, and an administra- tive building. Education Master of Science, Environmental Science, Loyola Marymount University Bachelor of Arts, Biology, California State University, Northridge Affiliations Institute of Noise Control Engineering Acoustical Society of America Team 21 W Transportation Consultants specializes in providing transportation planning and engineering services to public and private sector clients. Translutions is a solutions -oriented Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering company. We view ourselves as partners with our clients, the communities we serve, and our environment. We aim to become a recognized and respected firm in our chosen field of work. Translutions provides context sensitive transportation planning and traffic engineering services to its clients. Our background in architecture, urban planning, and civil engineering, provide us with a skillset to address traffic engineering and transportation planning needs of our public and private sector clients. Using this toolset, we develop creative, context sensitive, and creative solu- tions for problems related to transportation. Our background and experience with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) helps us take our transportation and traffic expertise a step for- ward and provides us with the ability to bridge the gap between traditional traffic engineering and CEQA compliance. Translu- tions is one of the very few small businesses in the area that has full modeling capabilities in house. With the passage of SB-743, Translutions is helping several jurisdictions navigate the new requirements. We provide the following transportation services: • Transportation Planning; • Transportation Modeling; • VMTAnalyses; • Multimodal Operations Analysis; and • Microsimulation. Translutions has the SCAG 2016 RTP Model, the Riverside Transportation Analysis Model (RivTAM), the San Bernardino Transportation Analysis Model (SBTAM), and the 2020 Orange County Transportation Analysis Model (OCTAM) in-house. Pursu- ant to the requirements of Senate Bill-743 (SB-743), Translutions has used these models to evaluate vehicle miles traveled (VMT) for planned projects in the respective areas. Translutions has also helped several agencies draft their analysis guidelines to evaluate projects under the new transportation impact metric of VMT. Translutions has extensive experience with the County of Los Angeles and has assisted the County in several projects including the South Bay Area Plan, Metro Area Plan, and the Colima Road Widening. 22 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan Sandipan Bhattacharjee, PE, TE, AICP Mr. Bhattacharjee is a Co -Founder and Principal at Translutions. His primary responsibilities are to prepare technical analyses of land development and transportation infrastructure projects, including comprehensive traffic impact analyses, traffic operations analyses, and parking studies. Mr. Bhattacharjee has worked in the Southern California region for over fifteen years and has extensive experience in preparing traffic operations analyses for Caltrans and other MPOs. He is well versed in rules and regulations in the five -county SCAG region. Mr. Bhattacharjee has led teams pre- paring traffic studies and multimodal analyses for various types of projects. Mr. Bhattacharjee has extensive experience in preparing defensible transportation analysis for inclusion in CEQA documents. Since the passage of SB-375 and AB-32, Mr. Bhattacharjee has been involved in greenhouse gas reduction strategies including facilitation of transit, complete streets implementation, and vehicle trip reduction strategies. Relevant Projects • Los Angeles County South Bay Area Plan, County of Los Angeles Conducted the transportation demand modeling and prepared the VMT analysis for the Los Angeles County South Bay Area Plan. The analysis was based on the 2016 SCAG Regional Trans- portation Plan (RTP) Model. • Los Angeles County Metro Area Plan, County of Los Angeles Conducted the transportation demand modeling and prepared the VMT analysis for the Los Angeles County Metro Area Plan. The project included the analysis of six specific plan areas. The analysis was based on the 2016 SCAG Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Model. Education University of Southern California (USC), Master of Planning, 2003 Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India. Bachelor of Architecture (Honors), 2001 Professional Registration American Institute of Certified Planners Professional Engineer (Civil), California • City of San Fernando Safety Element Update, City of San Fer- Professional Engineer (Traffic), California nando, Los Angeles County Translutions conducted the trans- portation demand modeling and prepared the VMT analysis for the City of San Fernando 2030 Housing Element Update. The analysis was based on the 2016 SCAG Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Model. • City of Huntington Park Housing Element Update, City of Hun- tington Park, Los Angeles County Conducted the transportation demand modeling and prepared the VMT analysis for the City of Huntington Park 2030 Housing Element Update. The analy- sis was based on the 2016 SCAG Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Model. In addition, Translutions conducted the evacua- tion analysis pursuant to AB 747. Expertise • Transportation Planning & Modeling • Traffic Impact Assessment • Traffic Analysis • Evacuation Analysis • Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning • Multimodal Corridor Planning • Transit Oriented Development Team 23 Emergency Management Cyde Our focus is on successful client outcomes that result in building agency capacity, creating resilient places to live and work, and communities that thrive in this ever -changing landscape. `ice Atlas Planning Solutions (APS) focuses on making the world a better place. Founded in 2018 in Riverside, California, our mission is to leverage our skills and experience in comprehensive planning, climate adaptation, and hazard mitigation, offering clients a wide range of consulting services to help them navigate their complex problems and issues. As a small, woman -owned, and disabled veteran -owned business in the State of California (#2013758), APS understands that successful out- comes rely on client satisfaction, optimal project management, and a clear understanding of clients' needs. We strive to exceed our client's expectations, which has translated into repeat business and numerous referrals for our services. APS specializes in services that support both urban planning and emer- gency management needs for public agencies. Our primary support focuses on policy planning (General Plan Safety Elements) and understanding and assessing hazards that support how a community responds and mitigates these conditions. Understanding how a community may be impacted by various hazards ensures better strategies for reducing or eliminating these issues in the future. Website: wwwatlasplanning.org DISABLED VETERAN .. � j D V BE aSDM1YI.Ft I� BUSINESS ENTERPRISE v` 24 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan Aaron Pfannenstiel, AiCP Aaron has 22 years of experience in community planning, focusing on emergency management, hazard mitigation, and community resiliency. With a background in geology, environmental studies, and urban planning, he helps clients understand hazards, assess vulnerabilities, and develop policies, programs, and mitigation strategies that make communities safer. Over the past decade, he has also trained hundreds of students, planners, and other professionals in these topics. Aaron incorporates hazard mitigation into comprehensive planning proj- ects to increase resiliency in communities. He prepares local and multi -juris- dictional hazard mitigation plans, emergency operations plans, general plans, and safety elements. He recently assisted clients with developing innovative planning practices as part of a pilot program that enhances communities' adaptation to wildfires. Aaron has also prepared environmental documents for CEQA compliance and due diligence and feasibility studies, and he has conducted community outreach and education efforts in communities throughout California. Recent Projects Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Updates: Supported the preparation and updates of Local Hazard Mitigation Plans for the following jurisdictions: • City of Anaheim City of Loma Linda • City of Costa Mesa City of Rancho Cucamonga • City of Hollister City of Stanton • City of Huntington Beach City of Vernon • City of Irvine General Plan Safety Elements: Supported the preparation of general plan safety element updates for the following jurisdictions: • City of Anaheim City of Rancho Cucamonga • City of Canyon Lake City of Saratoga • City of Encinitas Town of Hillsborough • City of Laguna Beach Town of Portola Valley • City of Lancaster San Diego County • City of Loma Linda Mendocino County Education MURP, 2005, Regional Planning/Urban Planning, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona BA, 2001, Environmental Studies, University of California at Santa Barbara BS, 2001, Geological Sciences, University of Califor- nia at Santa Barbara Team 25 Pro Forma Advisors LLC With experience in over 50 countries around the world, on over 1,000 completed assignments, our profession- als know how to integrate economic fundamentals of world -class development with local conditions and culture. Pro Forma Advisors LLC is a partnership committed to providing objective, unbiased economic analysis of real estate development projects. We specialize in land use economics consulting for devel- opers, owners, operators, investors, cultural institutions, non -profits, and government. We offer exceptional experience yet avoid ancillary services that might compromise our objectivity and allow us to support partner- ing firms. We apply extensive experience, creative thinking, new business approaches, and data -driven analysis to our projects. Pro Forma Advisors are highly experienced in working within multi -dis- ciplinary project teams, alongside allied professional service firms in the areas of design, planning, architecture/ engineering and operations. Services Provided • Market analysis; • Financial feasibility; and • Economic and fiscal impacts; and • economic development strategies. Firm Experience Pro Forma Advisors has provided economic planning support for numerous General Plan updates in the region. Pro Forma provides market analysis to assess socio-economic trends and the scale of market supportable land uses. Based on the supportable land uses, Pro Forma Advisors will provide tools and strategies that will opti- mize development opportunities and inform the Economic Develop- ment Element of the General Plan. Website: www.proformaadvisors.com =: 'TEA , MAIM. •� i 26 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan Lance Harris Lance has a diverse background in various aspects of land use eco- nomics, specializing in the areas of real estate development, long- term planning, economic development, and impact analysis. He also has experience in a broad array of land uses working on retail, office, residential, industrial, recreation, mixed -use, and open space projects. Lance began in 2005 with the consulting firm Economics Research Associates and last held the position of Associate Director of Economics atAECOM before joining Pro Forma Advisors. He has led a wide variety of real estate development studies including market feasibility, development programming recommen- dations, and financial analysis. In addition, Lance has authored a vast number of economic and fiscal impact studies. His portfolio includes impact studies for high profile museums, special events, theme parks, development projects, and corporations. Working with public agencies, land planning/urban design firms, architects, and real estate development interests allows him to effectively evaluate projects from both the private and public perspective. Lance has worked on projects in real estate markets around the world, including locations in the continental US, Hawaii, and Asia. He routinely works on providing economic planning support for a wide variety of projects in Southern California. Relevant Projects East Indio Employment Corridor Project: Prepared a market and economic development analysis for the 3,320-acre East Indio Employment Corridor, evaluating economic conditions, market trends, and infrastructure to guide employment land use planning. The study outlined a phased strategy focused on industrial and busi- ness park development and an economic framework to supportjob creation, investment, and fiscal sustainability. Burbank Rancho Neighborhood Specific Plan: Prepared an eco- nomic analysis assessing demographic, market, employment, visita- tion, equestrian industry, and real estate trends within this residential and equestrian -oriented enclave. The study evaluated population and income characteristics, employment links to the regional enter- tainment industry, and the economic role of equestrian districts in Los Angeles County. It also examined housing stock, pricing, rental performance, and commercial space composition to inform land use policy, economic strategies, and long-term neighborhood planning. San Fernando Valley Area Plan: Economic and socioeconomic anal- ysis for unincorporated communities assessing population, housing, and employment trends. Supported policies to preserve community character and strengthen small business and local job opportunities. Education M.A. in Urban Planning , USC Price School of Public Policy specializing in real estate and economic development B.A. in Political Science, Trinity College, Hart- ford, CT Affiliations American Planning Association (APA) Former Chair of the APA's Economic Devel- opment Division Team 27 1 r� FUSCOE Ir11 el rel• th I a I.. Thoughtfully integrates the built environment into the natural ecology of a "place" in a creative and responsive manner. Fuscoe Engineering, Inc. provides civil engineering for land development, public infrastructure and General & Specific Plan EIRs, using an eco-adap- tive® approach. Specialty practices include survey & mapping services; water quality assurance; sustainable engineering; and GIS & technology. Based in Irvine, Fuscoe has additional offices in Los Angeles, Ontario, and San Diego. Fuscoe has delivered a broad range of services for numerous General Plan & Specific Plan EIRs for Southern California agencies. Project assignments have included these services: • Identifying measures to reduce potential impacts of proposed develop- ments for construction and post -construction conditions; • Providing infrastructure analysis, identifying infrastructure system deficiencies and offering recommendations; • Preparing hydrology, flood control, sewer and water quality technical studies related to proposed land use changes; • Crafting innovative designs for preserving and stabilizing water courses; • Devising low impact development (LID) strategies for land and water quality protection; and • Providing impact assessments for CEQA compliance including hydrolo- gy, water quality, utility services and water supply. Relevant Firm Experience: • City of Burbank Downtown TOD, Golden Gate, and the Media District Specific Plans; • City of Montebello General Plan Update; • City of Montclair General Plan Update; • City of Irvine General Plan Update; and • County of Orange General Plan Update Website: wwwfuscoe.com 28 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan Ian Adam MESM, CPSWQ, QSD Ian Adam is a Principal at Fuscoe Engineering and Vice President of Specialty Practices, specializing in water resources and stormwater manage- ment with an emphasis on water quality regulations and resource agency coordination. He has led Fuscoe's Stormwater Management team for over 20 years, contributing to more than 80 General Plan Updates and Specific Plans with a focus on infrastructure analysis, drainage, water and sewer system evaluations, and long-term infrastructure planning across California including extensive work in the Coachella Valley for public agencies and private development. Since 2022, as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Huntington Beach, he has gained expertise in RHNA housing needs, water supply assessments, and land use/zoning impacts on infrastructure, while currently advancing Measure W Safe Clean Water Program feasibility projects that deliver regional stormwater solutions to improve water quality, enhance groundwater recharge, and bolster local water supply reliability for future generations. Recent Projects City of Redondo Beach General Plan Update (Approved 2024) Fuscoe Engineering recently assisted the City of Redondo Beach with their 2024 General Plan Update (PlanRedondo 2050) in coop- eration with the City and Placeworks. Fuscoe provided infrastruc- ture support for drainage, water quality, sewer and water systems including an existing conditions assessment and proposed condi- tions report to satisfy CEQA requirements. A key issue included an intensification of lot splits and ADU developments within the north- ern half of the city which resulted in potential sewer capacity issues. Fuscoe worked with City staff to provide recommendations for a sewer master plan, flow monitoring and conditions for sewer fees for all projects to help alleviate future sewer capacity concerns in the future. City of Lomita General Plan Update (EIR Public Comment Ended September 2024, City Council Approval anticipated Q1 2025) Fuscoe Engineering recently assisted the City of Lomita in Los Angeles County with their 2024 General Plan Update in coopera- tion with the City and De Novo Group. Fuscoe worked with Lomita Public Works on an existing condition assessment in cooperation with LACSD and the City's Water Department. As part of the GPU, Fuscoe assisted the City with incorporating Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RNHA) requirements into the planning and infrastruc- ture effort. Fuscoe produced a proposed conditions report to sup- port the EIR including an evaluation of drainage, sewer and water, water quality and water supply evaluations to support the proposed land uses and policies/objectives for the GPU. Education MESM, Master of Environmental Science and Management Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management University of California, Santa Barbara BS, Science - Ecology and Systematic Biology University of California, Santa Barbara Professional Experience 2001— Present,Vice President, Fuscoe Engineering Professional Registrations Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ QSD / QSP Certified Affiliations BIA/Orange County National Association of Environmental Professionals The Miocean Foundation - Board Member Urban land Institute U.S. Green Building Council Team 29 C.Work Examples San Fernando Valley Area Plan San Fernando Valley Area Plan 1.M 1.M/ fOJ .iJ.aJtt .1121tO �,a. OJt 1!0 .• _ _ i11 t1,OTt.W qJ tit_ lilt 1.tM � ®1 n1 . _ �o Client Los Angeles County Contact Mark Herwick AICP Supervising Planner (213) 974 6279 Status Public Draft Plan ready Team RA (lead), ARG, Translution,- Pro Forma Advisors, Meridian, Fuscoe, FHS+P https. //planning.lacounCygov/long-range- planning/san fernando-valley-area plan/ -Boma- - - -- - -. -- �MOY�Idi09 _., Sylmar lslatk -i t<agalM1apel Oat Mountain Oanypnai coon _'T wom, 77-1 Slml mils M �`R�a Rt waMnam mm,k B lMnce M Ims .dti 1 OW The San Fernando Valley Area Plan (SFVAP) guides land use and development in unincorporated San Fernando Valley areas through 2045, prioritizing low -density rural character, open space, and community identity. It sets goals and policies for land use, mobility, conservation, safety, public services, economic development, and historic preservation. Developed via ex- tensive public engagement like walk-throughs, multilingual outreach, surveys, and tribal consultations, it draws on a historic context from Indigenous roots to semi -rural evolution. 30 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan Montclair Sphere of Influence Specific Plan — Following the adoption of the Montclair General Plan, the RA team was retained - LI to develop a Specific Plan for the city's adjacent 0.92-square-mile Sphere of Influence (SOI) in unincorporated San Bernardino County, advancing unified land use, infrastructure, and community policies without significant new SOI growth. 1 ---• SOI infrastructure draws from key master plans, including Monte Vista Water District's 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Master Plan for supply, the I` City's Sewer Master Plan (covering over 87 miles of lines), plus drainage and wet/dry n�_ ■ utilities from the General Plan Update and AHMUD Specific Plan. Regional initiatives like the 2025 Montclair Basin Recharge Project enhance groundwater reliability via VIE— Chino Basin diversions, indirectly supporting SOI water resources. i-j ;i 9.1,00 A The SOI Specific Plan proposal encompasses six key tasks: • Project coordination and community engagement. • Discovery reviewing existing plans and documenting infra- structure, mobility, design conditions, and market factors. • Visioning through community workshops, 25-year growth projections, fiscal impact analyses with revenue -sharing scenarios, and infrastructure recommendations. • Drafting the full Specific Plan with vision principles, poli- cies, objective design standards, implementation strategies, and joint review meeting. • Preparing public draft, tiering environmental analysis from General Plan EIR with addendum, and refining based on comments. • Supporting adoption through participation in Planning Commission and City Council hearings. Client City of Montclair Contact Mikey Fuentes, MPA, Director of Economic Development (909) 625 9497 Status Completed Draft Fiscal Feasibility for Annexation Team RA (lead), Fehr and Peers,HR&A, Meridian, Fuscoe, FHS+P Team 31 Montebello General Plan Update and Downtown Specifc Plan Lanni lice Plnn \"�;l IV !f 0 The General Plan, Downtown Specific Plan, and Housing Element were developed concurrently which allowed a unique opportunity to develop a long-term vision for housing and to intrinsically integrate hous- ing with the City's economic, environment, mobility, place -making, health, recreation, and arts and culture strategies. The fiscal and equity assessment of prop- erty tax revenues was instrumental in creating strong support for additional urban infill in the downtown district and commercial corridors, and increased public facilities and infrastructure investment within the concentrated areas of low-income housing. The assessments created a favorable environment to reverse decades of discriminatory housing policies and codes to promote integrated place -based planning and coding. Client City of Montebello Contact Joseph Palombi jpalombi@ciyofmontebello.com Status Adopted April 2024 Team RA (lead), Moule & Polyzoides, Urbana, Kttelson, Fuscoe, ARG, Rincon www.planmontebello.com 0 — Rangwala Associates l and UqP Categories i +! ._ W �. OhtAn• •oAr�Mr• 4�FM1 Yn.A•neJ 'n '7 ,t ♦ �+Gvi The General Plan protects and enhances the existing equestrian uses and proposes new linkages to the Rio Hondo Channel trails. 32 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan d7. ftme Now 06— The regulations focus on creating a un�ing public realm and is intended to be lean and less regulatory on the private side. This code intentionally encourages improvisation and innovative infill develohment that creates a rhythmic hatterns of existin-a and new buildin-as unified by a distinctive, vibrant, and walkable hublic realm. Team 33 ra I,• .p r _, �,' icy �. T f. t��'r�. Na f fkf ML �..r` . �. ! s j {�r.ilrrlir,Yrr111M1 .. N � \ - /� � _ .. ill 1 i .l F 4 .G� 11. •,.yam r La Quinta Civic Center and City Hall, GRUENASSOCIATES La Quinta ARCHITECTURE PLANNING INTERIORS LANDSCAPE Through character and organization appropriate to the desert and culture, the La Quinta City Hall is a place of focus and pride for the community, while making civic government clearly accessible. Gruen Associates delivered the $8.6 million, 17-acre project, encompassing full master planning and design of a 30,000-SF facility with architectural, interior design, and space programming services focused on energy efficiency. The U-shaped building centers on a shaded central court- yard with trellises that mitigate desert sun exposure, enabling large windows for natural light, intuitive wayfinding, and views. The contemporary Spanish Mediterranean style reflects local desert culture, integrating energy -efficient solutions with space needs to foster an image of open government. Client City of La Quinta Contact Confidential Budget $8.6 million Team 35 . L 1 f I }« j�ir: �.•++•.r _.. �' r � it /'s • t♦ I. •..�. � , i ��.Y„wln�'t �� s . �af s Zr ,r ,.y.: -lit • � •1} ati'�•i•..\elf .� �s,,. _ l l.• _ +�� .i ��- ,` 1-':•flu ��+� s i .•� j •[•SJ:�:y�'Y1. J��+y.'�r �� .ti�r _ ..7•- !ram� .� �ILA, ♦.R^ _ '�7,Sil'S'. �tty.�"'r.J �::�• L� it � _ � w., . .. _ _<<<i C �- •1 it'f } lox& r I,. II. Project Understanding and Approach A. Project Understanding The Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan will provide a comprehen- sive framework for resilient, inclusive growth across its rural, agricultural, and eques- trian landscape, guiding infra- structure, housing, resource conservation, community services, and expanded local opportunities. it strategically evaluates fiscal, infrastructure, and service implications to determine the feasibility, tim- ing, and approach for potential annexation into the City. Context: Vista Santa Rosa (VSR), an un- incorporated community of about 2,600 residents within La Quinta's southern Sphere of Influence, features date farms, equestrian facilities, and residential areas that define its distinctive rural lifestyle. Key challenges include limiting sprawl, cutting vehicle trips and emissions, preserving ru- ral character, and ensuring fiscal neutrality for potential annexation. Much of the farm and equestrian land is zoned for low -density residential at four units per acre, while the 2004 Design Guidelines lack detail to guide future development, heightening risks of farmland conversion, fragmentation of agricultural uses, incompatible subdivisions, resident -agriculture conflicts, and inconsistent growth. Council deliberations affirm VSR's identity as a low -density, rural, agricultur- al/equestrian area with unique features distinct from La Quinta's suburban and re- sort neighborhoods, requiring the Master Plan to prioritize preservation through tailored land use, development guidelines, and transitions. 11 ,�••i ` 7 J "any!: dW Infrastructure Strategy: Infrastructure, mobility, and funding discussions have emphasized uncertainties and opportunities around County -planned roadway upgrades, right-of-way needs, and eligibility for regional funds like Measure A and SB 1 within the VSR. The Master Plan must therefore define a realistic strategy for roadway hierarchy, active transportation, and utilities, paired with a fiscally responsible implementation and maintenance plan under potential future City jurisdiction. Resident Priorities and Phased Engagement: A recent City survey reveals evenly split opinions on annexation. Residents prioritize roadway and infrastructure improve- ments such as pavement, drainage, lighting, and connectivity, plus better access to water, sewer, parks, and amenities. They also emphasize preserving rural and agricultural character amid development pressures, addressing traffic safety and buildout impacts like air quality, noise, and water supply, and gaining clarity on LAFCO and City roles affecting taxes, services, and local control. Targeted outreach must deliver accurate information, dispel misinformation, and encourage informed community participation. The proposed four -phase process (Outreach, Master Plan Preparation, Special Studies, and CEQA Analysis) is intended to build trust, ownership, and steady progress toward an implementable plan through milestone reviews. As a long-term policy decision requiring fiscal refinement and agency coordination, annexation demands the Master Plan outline clear phasing, decision triggers, and ongoing stakeholder engagement aligned with community values. Key Deliverables: The initial phase delivers a comprehensive, culturally responsive, bilingual public outreach program to build support for the Master Plan and potential annexation. The Master Plan phase identifies baseline data, prepares three alternative conceptual land use maps with creative categories that preserve existing development rights while offering additional incentives to restore, preserve, and enhance unique character, and conducts feasibility analysis for the preferred scenario. A program EIR will evaluate any potential changes in existing land use designations. Regulatory tools like objective place -based standards and guidelines protect rural and agricultural uses while enabling context -sensitive reinvestment and compatible development. 38 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan B. Aooroach Phase I: Community Outreach 2. Historic Context: A Historic Context Statement will document the VSR's key development patterns, land uses, and cultural narratives, providing a framework so that future planning and investment decisions honor and reinforce the area's historic character and sense of place. G 3. People, Environment, Economy, and Equity: The Master Plan will fuse social well-being, ecological health, and economic vitality, celebrating desert beauty via climate adaptation, water conservation, and farmworker protections while sparking small-scale entrepreneurship, eco-tourism, and agricultural innovation to sustain livelihoods and landscapes via agricultural/ equestrian overlays, place -based coding, and trail networks preserving open views and dark skies. The community outreach strategy focuses on building a foundation of trust through a "Listen First" philosophy, prioritizing active engagement in the spaces where residents live and work. By deploying creative, low -barrier strategies such as the Mobile Living Room and Kitchen Table Dialogues, the project captures authentic local insights while bridging them with technical data through visual infographics and spatial GIS analysis. This localized, data -driven approach ensures that community feedback is directly integrated into the planning process, culminating in a joint leadership review to determine the Master Plan's direction based on clear public sentiment and consensus. Phase II: Master Plan Building on the trust and understanding established in Phase I, Phase II expands the discovery work by centering on data -driven analysis and strategic visioning. This phase establishes a strong factual foundation through comprehensive synthesis of VSR's history, demographics, economy, and environmental conditions. Through specialized focus groups and technical studies, qualitative narratives from com- munity members are integrated with quantitative metrics to create a precise snapshot of the current landscape. These insights form the analytical base for Scenario Planning, where residents and decision -makers collaboratively evaluate trade-offs between preser- vation and growth models in an open, transparent setting. Approach to Limit Sprawl The RFP underscores the City's commitment to curbing sprawl through a hybrid planning strategy that merges current zoning with strategic overlays, fostering compact, walkable development in priority areas. Key elements could include: Applying streamlined, easy -to -ad- minister place -based or overlay controls at strategic nodes to cre- ate compact, mixed -use, pedestri- an -oriented focal points such as village centers through targeted non -sprawl opportunities; • Introducing incentives to catalyze infill and redevelopment; and Phase II concludes with the selection of a Preferred Scenario, representing a shared Landscape guidelines to mitigate vision for VSR's future. The phase also includes a rigorous policy and guideline audit to the dominance of street facing ensure that this vision is supported by a feasible, actionable framework for implementa- parking lots and sprawl street tion, bridging community aspirations with realistic pathways for long-term success. frontages. 1. Approach to Developing the Master P1an:The VSR Master Plan will balance This hybrid approach balances local identity, environmental stewardship, and economic opportunity through a col- preservation of existing character with laborative, data -driven process. By combining community narratives with historical, targeted transformation, achieving demographic, and environmental analysis, the plan builds an authentic foundation for measurable improvements without sustainable growth. significant regulatory overhaul. Project Understanding and Approach 39 .. aJ i foe i 0.1 - —.A Against 01, tqWAMW� - AO 4. Collaborative Outreach: Our engagement strategy centers on a Listen, Inform, and Engage framework that prioritizes story -driven, tactile experiences over traditional meetings. We will deploy diverse outreach methods, including Book -a -Planner sessions at the local school, Map the Future stations, and ranch -hosted pop -ups, ensuring we meet residents and producers where they live and work. By blending multilingual branding with immersive site tours and a dynamic 3-day Visioning Workshop, we will co -de- sign a hybrid planning scenario that balances agricultural preservation with For sustainable growth. Supported by an Engagement Toolkit and a specialized lecture series, this approach ensures every voice, from legacy ranchers to Besides people with vested positions (for or against), we actively seek to annexation -wary residents, is integrated into a resilient shared vision. also engage the larger braod-base citizenry that is open to new ideas but rarely participates 40 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan 5. Scenario Planning and Evaluation: The framework offers a data -driven look at three distinct futures for the community. These structured what -if stories are evaluated against metrics such as fiscal sustainability, infrastructure costs, and environ- mental impacts to help stakeholders understand the trade-offs of different policy paths. By testing modular scenarios through financial feasibility and fiscal impact analyses, we empower the community to move beyond speculation and collaboratively design a preferred hybrid that balances rural heritage with long- term economic viability. The three scenarios would be framed as realistic and purposeful futures grounded in community feedback and local conditions, rather than a simple "high, medium, low" growth scale. They would clearly reflect the trade-offs involved in balancing ag- ricultural preservation, property owners' development rights, growth and housing needs, and economic diversification, while also limiting sprawl and advancing placemaking goals such as walkable village centers and vibrant community gathering spaces in different ways. The following three potential scenarios are presented as preliminary examples to illustrate our approach; they will be collaboratively refined or new ones developed as warranted with community members and City staff to fully align with local values and priorities. a. Protect and Enhance Working Lands: Assumes limited growth and emphasizes agricultural zoning and conservation casements to keep land in active production. b. Compact Villages, Working Landscape: Directs moderate growth into walkable village clusters while using greenways to maintain a clear rural edge. c. Transition and Diversification: Plans for strategic conversion of lower -value lands into agrihoods or clean energy nodes while supporting producers through economic diversification. 6. Resiliency: Today's vulnerabilities risk tomorrow's dis- ruptions; our multi -pronged resiliency strategy establishes an integrated Master Plan framework for VSR, yielding co -benefits across focus areas to better serve residents now and against future challenges. 7. Integrated Systems: Unlike siloed streets and utilities, green infrastructure adopts systems -thinking to interconnect built and ecological elements, with our planners, landscape architects, and engineers identifying greenways, trails, and parks to boost environmental, social, and economic vitality. 8. Objective Design Guidelines: Rooted in community vision, our climate -responsive guidelines prioritize health, equity, and desert resilience via shade, passive cooling, native plants, and stormwater, preserving habitats while enhancing walkable complete streets with dark -sky lighting. Agrihood: An agrihood is a planned residential community centered on a working farm or agri- cultural core that integrates housing with on -site food production to foster local food access, sus- tainability, and social cohesion, while preserving farmland and boosting property values through unique amenities like community events, education programs, and trails. These developments align well with urban planning goals such as rural -edge preservation, community engagement, and con- text -sensitive design, particularly in contexts like Southern California's desert agriculture and eques- trian ranches. Project Understanding and Approach 41 9. Project Organization: All tasks will be carried out by the Planning Team that will collaborate with the VSR Advisory Committee and topical focus groups. • Project Team: The Planning Team will include the consulting team and key leaders from City staff, as appropriate. The key responsibility is to review schedule and budget at monthly status meeting, logistical planning, and facilitating the process. VSR Advisory Committee: The VSR Advisory Committee will be comprised of residents and representatives from local organizations. The advisory committee's role will be to provide initial feedback regarding issues and opportunities, guide outreach objectives, supplement the data analysis conducted by the project team, and review the development of the Master Plan. The project team and advisory committee will collab- orate to develop project branding that captures the identity of the VSR area. Focus Group: Three topical stakeholder focus groups will be held to collect feedback specifically from community members that reside either in the VSR area. Each of the meetings aimed to collect resident's feedback regarding the VSR's strengths, threats facing the VSR, and a preliminary vision for transformational projects that will restore and improve the VSR while preserving their existing character. 10. Project Management: Rangwala Associates (RA) believes that quality control begins with careful selection of highly skilled team members that have extensive experience in efficiently and effectively delivering superior outcomes for clients. RA employs standard project management and quality control methods that include: monthly progress reports that tracks percentage of budget, schedule, and task completion levels. The progress report also tracks the effectiveness of online participation. Our team members have worked together on many projects. Operating with a familiar team and playbook provides a common platform from which we share information, communicate effectively, and integrate individual exper- tise to come up with coherent and transformative solutions. Balance: Our team members strive for a balance. We are idealists and specialists in our fields and we temper that with pragmatic market and political realities. We operate as generalists, and develop flexible solutions that produce predictable outcomes. 42 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan III. Scope and Schedule Scope and Schedule 43 Phase I Community Outreach The first phase builds trust for the Master Plan through balanced engagement: Listen First, Share Facts & Insights, Gather Input. A. Project Coordination In this phase, the RA Team will collaborate with the community, stakeholders, and decision -makers to build alignment and establish a clear foundation for project success. Al. Kick-off Meeting: The RA Team will hold a kick-off meeting with staff to align expectations, confirm communication protocols, define stakeholder roles, and identify data needs. A VSR area tour will highlight opportunity sites, issues, and priorities to address in the Master Plan. A2. Joint Meeting: Following contract execution, a joint meeting with the City Council and Planning Commission will introduce the RA Team, present the project scope and schedule, and outline next steps. The session will allow for initial questions and help identify key issues the Master Plan should address. Monthly Status Meeting A3. Monthly Status Meetings: Monthly meetings with City leadership and key departments will review progress, upcoming tasks, and budget status. These brief check -ins will maintain momentum, enhance coordination with agencies, and keep the project on track. A status report distributed in advance will summarize recent work, upcoming activities, budget updates, corrective actions, and engagement metrics. B. Listen First Meaningful community engagement begins with a simple principle: listen first. Through neighborhood walk tours, on -farm sessions, and ranch visits, this process centers on understanding the lived experiences of VSR residents, growers, and ranch operators. Traditional surveys often miss the nuances of rural life, so engagement must occur where people live, work, and gather. This approach introduces four active listening strategies to lower participation barriers, build trust, and capture authentic commu- nity insight. The Mobile Living Room: The "Mobile Living Room" brings the meeting to residents instead of asking them to travel. A converted food van becomes a visible, informal hub offering free coffee and food to encourage casual conversation. Large -format tools such as sticky -note walls and sticker -voting boards replace digital interfaces, creating a more personal, accessible experience. By meeting people in familiar places, this approach lowers logistical and psycholog- ical barriers to engagement. 2. Kitchen Table Dialogues: In rural communities, mean- ingful conversations often happen around the kitchen table rather than in public forums. The "Kitchen Table Dialogues" build on this tradition by partnering with Neighborhood Champions trusted local hosts who gather small groups of IDE & = OURSTpRI Rosa � Epp WHAT CHALLENGES D� WE FACE? _�- WAT MAC C❑❑ � s A 44 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan 4. neighbors over a meal or coffee. The host receives a "Meet- ing in a Box" with discussion prompts, note -taking tools, and support for refreshments. This approach fosters genuine dialogue within networks of trust, reaching those less likely to participate in formal settings. High -Traffic Pop-up Station: The "Pop-up Station" approach integrates engagement into daily life by turning familiar spots like fruit stands and food trucks into quick, low-pressure feedback opportunities. Features such as a "Question of the Week" board or feedback coasters let residents share input easily as part of their everyday routines. Photovoice: Visual Storytelling: Many residents may find it easier to show their experiences than to describe them verbally. The Photovoice method offers an inclusive, creative avenue for community expression by inviting participants to document aspects of their environment through photogra- phy. Residents will capture images responding to themes such as "What makes you proud to live here?" or "What challeng- es do we face together?" The project will culminate in a local exhibit where photographers share the personal narratives behind their images. This visual storytelling process reframes residents as subject -matter experts and helps decision -makers see their community through authentic, lived perspectives. B. Share Facts & Insights This phase establishes a two-way dialogue by translating complex technical requirements into a shared language. To ensure all stakeholders operate from a common set of facts, the project will deploy bilingual, visual infographics that address concerns raised in recent surveys. These resources provide transparent data on the VSR identity, including historical context and development patterns, alongside a clear breakdown of current land uses and zoning. Furthermore, data -driven projections regarding air quality, noise, and water supply will be presented alongside viable options for agricultural preservation and managed growth. C. Adaptive Engagement and Spatial Analysis Recognizing the demanding schedules of the rural workforce, engagement is structured to be brief and flexible. Precision interviews and focus groups are limited to 15-30 minute sessions conducted at stakeholders' preferred locations, such as ranches or packing houses. For remote accessibility, "Virtual Coffee Chats" offer informal, short -duration video calls to maintain momentum without disrupting daily operations. This localized feedback is then anchored through spatial analysis. By linking resident comments to specific geographic coordinates, the project reveals patterns such as environmental risk hotspots and location -specific infrastructure preferences. This granularity supports the integration of community input directly into GIS hazard mapping and cohort analysis across the VSR. By overlaying lived experience onto technical project maps, the plan generates a moderated, actionable roadmap that reflects both the science of planning and the unique character of VSR. This approach yields a foundation of mutual trust, accurate shared understanding, and prioritized community input to guide an implementable Master Plan. D. Phase I Review and Direction At the conclusion of Phase I, a joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting will be convened to review progress, summarize feedback, and gauge community sentiment regarding potential annexation. This collaborative session will serve as a key milestone in translating outreach outcomes into policy direction. During the meeting, staff will present an overview of community engagement results, highlight areas of consensus and concern, and provide an assessment of readiness to move forward. Councilmembers and Commissioners will have the opportunity to hear directly from residents and stakeholders, ensuring that both appointed and elected officials share a unified understanding of community priorities. Based on this collective review, the Council and Commission will provide clear direction on whether to proceed to subsequent phases of the Master Plan process, incorporating feedback into refinements that uphold community values and reinforce trust built through the first phase of outreach. Deliverables: • Refined Scope & Schedule • Joint Meetings with Planning Commission and City Council • Identify VSR Advisory Committee and Focus Group members • Monthly Progress Reports • Summary of engagement findings and project readiness. Timeframe: 2/15/26 to 5/30/26 Scope and Schedule 45 Phase 1 Community Outreach Mobile Living Room Kitchen Table Dialogue Pop-up Stations Pbotovoice Kick -Off ®® 2/26 0 ® VSR_4C Joint CC/PC Mtg Phase 2 Master Plan Visioning Workshop 9126 Hastoric/Cultural Context Statement ® VSR,4C Pop-up ® Worksbop^ Joint CC/PC Mtg Focus Group Lecture Series Mtgs Phase 2: Master Plan 2A Community Engagement Building on Phase I, our outreach shifts from awareness to active Master Plan development through a "Listen, Inform, Engage" framework that meets residents and businesses where they live and work. Trusted peer messengers that include local growers, ranchers, VSR Advisory Committee, and community council members drive story -driven, hands-on activities to capture pri- orities and sensitivities. This fact -based approach stresses choices and trade-offs over "selling," using bilingual visuals such as one -page flyers, rack cards, texts, infographics, QR-linked maps, diagrams, renderings, and 3D models to inform on options and best practices, foster discourse rooted in shared values, and power visioning workshops that channel concerns into problem -solving. Multilingual team support and City platforms ensure accessibility for all. For the various phases of the Master Plan process, we propose a spectrum of targeted engagement strategies to raise awareness by sharing information, and empowering the broader citizenry to actively engage and participate. Following are preliminary list of outreach methods recommended for the project: 1) Digital Engagement: We will consult directly with residents, farmers, and ranchers to identify their preferred online platforms for project updates and feedback. Interactive tools such as polls, Q&As, and live streams will encourage input on key community issues. 2) Project Website and Branding: The mobile -friendly project website provides 24/7 access to materials, drafts, and comment forms. Branding will highlight authentic landscapes and commu- nity stewardship, strengthening the City's identity and building trust through resident and business partnerships. Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase V Special Studies CEQAAnalysis Adoption Joint Scoping CC/PCMtg Mtg joint CC/PCMtg City Council 1127 2127 5127 8127 R:SRdC Special Studies Pop-up ®Workshop Focus Group Group Planning Commission 7127 3) Field Tour and Community Mapping: During the Discovery phase, our team will conduct guided field tours of local ranches and farms to gain firsthand insight into the community's infrastructure and cultural character. By experiencing daily opera- tions on the land, we can better understand how agricultural and equestrian uses interact. Participants will use community maps to document the area's identity, identify service gaps, and pinpoint underused spaces for potential repurposing. These reflections will ultimately help identify the patterns and opportunities that will drive the Master Plan's economic and planning strategies. 4) Interviews: Our team will interview a diverse range of stakeholders, including residents, farm operators, and business owners, alongside City and County leadership, to capture key priorities for implementation. We will also collaborate with City departments and the Council to evaluate development standards, code enforcement, and permitting needs. These findings will be distilled into a prioritized issues list to directly guide future policy and design standards. 5) Infographics: Our team will distill actionable findings from the Discovery phase into a "three -minute" infographic tailored for residents, businesses, and agricultural operators. This visually engaging poster will be displayed at high -traffic community hubs, such as civic centers and local venues, to share insights and gather feedback where neighbors naturally gather. 6) Follow-up on Community Survey: Building on the July 2024 survey, which saw a 13% participation rate, we will address the community's mixed views on annexation through targeted outreach. While respondents prioritized public safety, agricultural preservation, and infrastructure, concerns regarding taxes and regulations remain. To foster consensus, our team will engage 46 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan Community Engagement Strategies Focus Group Joint Council & Follow -Up& VSR Advisory Project on Planning Commission Community Committee Book -a -Planner meetings �bsite/'randing Interviews Survey Meetings MIN g A©o00 ©OOQ41 ©r�u Digital Field Tour Info -graphic Lecture Pop-up visioning Engagement g & Series Workshop Workshop Toolkit Engagement Community Mapping those with reservations through one-on-one interviews and small group discussions, using their feedback to develop tailored miti- gation strategies and clear communication materials that balance service improvements with the preservation of the rural lifestyle. 7) Lecture Series: During the Planning Process, we will also host lecture and education sessions to broaden and deepen residents' understanding of innovative rural community design. Following is a list of speakers and topics they will present: • Vista Santa Rosa Historic Context by ARG. Findings related to the historic context of Vista Santa Rosa's development, agricultural and equestrian history, and architectural and community character. • Middlebrook Agrihood Vision. Middlebrook, Iowa, is an agrihood linking homes, farms, parks, trails, and a walkable center through local food, events, and businesses. It unites farmland preservation with community living to promote health, learning, and pride in Iowa's agricultural heritage. The Blue Blueprint: Engineering a Water -Secure Future, Ian Adam, Fuscoe 8) Focus Group & VSR Advisory Committee Meetings: Our team will conduct smaller focus group meetings to gather qualitative information, review trends; facilitate community visioning; and develop policies and actions. 9) Pop-up Workshops: We propose collaborating with local date farmers, equestrian ranchers, event managers, and existing residents to host two pop-up workshops at palm groves, barns, or agritourism sites to build buy -in and showcase operations. The first, at the end of the Discovery process, shares existing condition findings and trends; the second, following the visioning char- rette, gathers feedback on the preferred scenario using visuals. Incentives like date tastings, ranch vouchers, pony rides, and crafts scheduled during harvest lulls with portable setups boost participation and celebrate heritage. 10) Book -a -Planner: We will bring planning directly to under- represented groups through two Book -a -Planner sessions at faith gatherings, youth events, or schools, featuring traveling exhibits for accessible engagement. 11) Visioning Workshop: We will explore at least three different concepts for the area, and present them to the community. The intent here is to collaboratively understand the merits and demerits of each and also explore the short- and long- term impacts of various steps and strategies. The opinions and comments from the community will be registered and document- ed and subsequently organized into a publicly available memo, that will become the basis of the three scenarios which will be explored further with the community at the Visioning Workshop. The visioning workshop is a dynamic 3-day process that leverages community talents to forge a shared City vision, sparking creative problem -solving through compressed timelines and unconvention- al thinking. Our team will guide participants through the Master Plan's scenario planning framework built around three contrast- ing futures to evaluate policy effects on farmland preservation, housing, infrastructure costs, traffic, emissions, and ranch viability using intuitive maps, metrics, and infographics. Producers, residents, and stakeholders will then blend these flexible scenarios into a preferred hybrid via workshops, surveys, and advisory sessions, harmonizing rural heritage with sustainable economic and environmental priorities. 12) Joint Planning Commission and City Council Meetings: Four joint meetings will allow advisory- and decision -making bodies to review interim progress and provide direction. 13) Engagement Toolkit: The RA team will prepare an engagement toolkit empowering staff, VSR Advisory Committee, and citizens to reach farmers, ranchers, and residents beyond workshops. It includes overviews, presentations, infographics, surveys, and visioning outcomes to spark discussions, gather feedback on farmland preservation, housing, and rural priorities, and integrate results in real-time at local gatherings. Scope and Schedule 47 2113 Discovery 2111 People Profile Population — including existing persons and households and potential persons and households under existing zoning. Income — including household incomes and income growth compared to regional trends. Race and Ethnicity — existing characteristics and future trends. Housing — including ability to pay for current marketplace products and need for workforce housing. 2112 Place Profile Historic Context — VSR's unique character stems from its longstanding agricultural and equestrian traditions persisting into the 21 st century, making retention of community identity and conservation of cultural assets key priorities for future planning. ARG will conduct background research to summarize the Plan Area's architectural, cultural, and agricultural heritage. These insights will establish a common understanding of the collective elements that define the area's character, which the City seeks to restore, enhance, and protect through tailored goals, policies, and design standards. Property — including public and private parcels and ownerships. Infrastructure Overview —Fuscoe will obtain master plans (drainage, water, sewer, electrical, gas) and regional studies from City of La Quinta, Coachella Valley Water District, Riverside County Flood Control District, IID, and SoCalGas. Review documents and incorporate findings into the baseline report for all utilities. Drainage and Hydrology: Contact City of La Quinta Public Works on the 1989 Master Plan of Drainage, Psomas/ Michael Baker updates, and implementation needs. Reach Riverside County Flood Control District's Project Planning Section to discuss Master Drainage Plan status, CIP budgets, and recommendations. • Water and Sewer: Contact Coachella Valley Water District for VSR water system status, GIS layers, Water Master Plan, CIP budgets, and demand factors. Request sewer details, including GIS layers, Sewer Master Plan, CIP budgets, and generation factors. • Electricity: Contact Imperial Irrigation District (IID) to discuss VSR electrical demands, infrastructure, and near - term capacity projects. • Gas: Contact SoCalGas to discuss VSR gas demands, infrastructure, and near -term capacity projects. Site Improvements — including all roadways, bikeways, trails, sidewalks, walkways, or parking lots. Building Improvements and Database — including location, age, and condition of existing and proposed structures. Landscape — including the existing and potential green infra- structure network (tree canopy, open spaces, natural resources, and significant ecological areas), with an emphasis on identifying opportunities to enhance connectivity, climate resilience, and public health. The analysis will evaluate heat vulnerability, access to shade and open space, stormwater and flood management, habitat corridors, and relationships to surrounding agricultural landscapes. Recommendations will propose new and enhanced green infrastructure strategies, such as expanded tree canopy, shaded pedestrian corridors, multi -functional open spaces, and nature -based stormwater systems, that support environmental equity, reduce urban heat island effects, protect ecological resources, and reinforce VSR's distinct desert and agricultural landscape character. Equestrian Trails Network Existing equestrian trails in La Quinta and Vista Santa Rosa form the foundation for a connect- ed network, representing a key green infrastructure opportunity that bolsters local equestrian businesses through enhanced recreation, mobility, and community ties. Regional anchors like the strenuous 7-mile Martinez Canyon Trail, rising from 1,105 to 5,424 feet in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains, and the technical Boo Hoff Trail with its 1,500-foot climb near La Quinta, provide vital access points. Informal paths alongside VSR streets offer prime expansion potential, with multi -modal designs featuring separated alignments for safe, disturbance -free use by horses and other users, linking to broader systems like the horse -excluded but regionally critical Coachella Valley CV Link. Aesthetics and Resources — including landmark buildings, places of cultural or historical interest, viewpoints and vistas, natural features, and solar orientations. Land Use and Development Regulations — including current zoning provisions on land use, building heights, setbacks, parking, landscape, and signage. Safety and Hazards — Evaluate hazard conditions that could impact existing development, which may include extreme heat days, heat waves, drought, wind -related hazards, airport hazard concerns, geologic hazards, and flash flooding. These hazards will be considered alongside demographic characteristics to better understand potential vulnerabilities among existing populations within VSR. 48 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan Vista Santa Rosa Existing Conditions. Sweeping mountain views frame expansive farmlands and palm -lined roads in good condition, embodying the area's cherished rural desert openness. 2113 Mobility Profile Translutions will review key documents including La Quinta's General Plan, CVAG Active Transportation Plan, recent CEQA studies, and relevant transportation policies to inform the VSR Master Plan. The team will apply the latest RIVCOM regional model on TransCAD to analyze existing and future land uses, intersection/roadway volumes, and VMT forecasts. Translutions will compile data on circulation networks (roadways, transit, bicycle facilities), transit ridership (if available), five-year SWITRS collision history, and commute trends/jobs-housing balance (via LEHD and RIVCOM model), synthesizing findings in a technical memorandum. 2114 Infrastructure Profile Fuscoe will prepare a baseline conditions assessment that focuses on existing wet infrastructure including storm drain, water and sewer collection systems. Evaluate the status of existing systems. Summarize all major utility providers for the VSR area (gas and electric). 2115 Market Analysis Pro Forma Advisors will conduct a market analysis to assess de- mand for land uses in the VSR Master Plan scenarios, evaluating long-term viability as specific uses are defined through planning. Key Analysis Components: • Regional/local trends in demographics, economy, and employment impacting VSR. Montclair General Plan's urban mobility evolution from car -centric "Then" to multimodal "Now, " toward MaaS "Future" offers a framework for Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan's mobility and land use vision. • Demand and viability for residential (by type/density), agricultural/equestrian, ranch/event venues, and rural/ agritourism uses. Constraints on absorption, timing, and development intensity. Buildout feasibility considering policy, infrastructure, and regulations. Findings will integrate into scenario refinement for informed decision -making. Scope and Schedule 49 2C Community Visioning Scenario Planning Framework: The VSR Master Plan presents three contrasting futures for the farming and ranching community. These modular "what if" scenarios include: (1) Protect and Enhance Working Lands, (2) Compact Villages in Working Landscape, and (3) Transition and Diversification. Maps and metrics will support stakeholder workshops and surveys to refine them or develop new ones and test impacts on agriculture, rural character, infrastructure costs, emissions, and long-term priorities. Scenario 1: Protect and Enhance Working Lands: Assumes limited growth and a strong community commitment to keeping most land in active agricultural and ranching use. This scenario would emphasize tools such as agricultural zoning with large minimum parcel sizes, conservation easements, and right -to -farm protections to reduce fragmentation and speculation while supporting operational viability. Evaluation and Selection of Preferred Scenario: In each Master Plan scenario, key indicators including acres of prime farmland and ranchos preserved, housing capacity, infrastructure and service costs, traffic impacts, greenhouse gas emissions, and farm/ranch viability undergo rigorous evaluation. Results return to the community via accessible formats like interactive maps, concise scorecards, and visual infographics, enabling iterative refinement toward a preferred hybrid scenario. This approach balances rural working landscape preservation with the City's enduring housing, economic development, and environmental objectives. Scenario 2: Compact Villages, Working Landscape: Assumes moderate growth and directs new housing and services into walkable village clusters while surrounding lands remain in long-term agricultural or open -space designations. This scenario would test policies such as village -center mixed -use zoning, and potential transfer of development rights (TDR) from agricultural areas to village sites, paired with trails and greenways that maintain a clear rural edge. Scenario 3: Transition and Diversi- fication: Assumes stronger development pressure and economic change, planning for strategic conversion of lower -value or less productive lands while permanently protecting core agricultural blocks. The scenario blends conservation tools (ease- ments, farm preserves, access programs for new farmers) with higher -intensity nodes for housing, employment, clean energy, or agrihoods, and supports producers who remain in agriculture through diversifica- tion and value-added opportunities. 50 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan 2D Mobility Strategy Translutions will develop goals, policies, and actions to enhance first/last-mile access, complete streets, active transportation (trails), travel demand management, and transit tailored to Vista Santa Rosa's preferred scenario. Collaborative staff and stakeholder discussions will explore rideshares, micromobility, and autonomous options. Practical recommendations, informed by scenario sketches, will produce maps and graphics that balance rural connectivity with community priorities. 2E Infrastructure Strategy Fuscoe will evaluate the three alternative land use scenarios with sewer and water demand comparisons. Qualitatively evaluate drainage impacts based on the most recent Master Plan of Drain- age for input on the final selection of the preferred land plan. 2F Financial Feasibility Analysis For each land use scenarios, Pro Forma Advisors will prepare a planning -level financial feasibility assessment to evaluate whether each scenario is economically realistic under current and foresee- able market conditions. The feasibility analysis will: Evaluate representative development economics for major land use types within each scenario. • Identify land use mixes or development forms that may present feasibility challenges. • Compare relative economic strengths and constraints across scenarios to inform selection of a preferred hybrid alternative. The analysis will be illustrative and comparative, intended to support Master Plan policy decisions rather than project -level investment or entitlement determinations. 2G Fiscal Impact Analysis Pro Forma Advisors will prepare a fiscal impact analysis for each Master Plan land use scenario to support evaluation of fiscal neutrality and long-term municipal sustainability. The fiscal analysis will: • Estimate ongoing municipal revenues associated with each scenario, including property tax, sales tax, transient occupancy tax, and fees, as applicable. • Estimate ongoing municipal service costs at a planning level. Incorporate infrastructure cost considerations using poli- cy -level assumptions, recognizing that infrastructure associat- ed with new development is typically the responsibility of the developer. Compare net fiscal performance among scenarios to identify relative fiscal benefits and risks. Results will be used as a comparative decision -support tool for evaluating land use alternatives and informing annexation -related considerations. 2H Alternatives Hazard Assessment To better understand how potential hazards may impact future development alternatives, a hazards assessment of proposed options will be incorporated. This qualitative analysis will evaluate hazard -related issues and concerns across alternatives, informing a simplified safety metrics ranking exercise used in similar planning efforts. Final rankings will support community outreach and discussions with appointed and elected officials. 21 Design Guidelines Design Guidelines Overview: Our team will develop commu- nity -rooted design guidelines that emphasize climate -responsive strategies for public health, environmental equity, and resilience in Coachella Valley's desert context. These guidelines address extreme heat, water efficiency, and equitable access to shaded outdoor spaces for vulnerable populations. Key Environmental Strategies: Guidelines will promote connected urban form that preserves natural landforms, scenic views, habitats, and agricultural edges. Heat mitigation will priori- tize tree canopy, shade structures, cool materials, passive cooling, and contextual architecture using desert -appropriate colors to cut energy demands and support affordability. Landscape and Open Space: Guidelines will favor California native and arid -adapted plants, efficient irrigation, and storm - water systems for performance and beauty. Elements may nod to local traditions like date palm groves to honor cultural heritage. Streetscape and Lighting: Coordinated guidelines will ensure safe, legible, dark -sky -compliant designs with complete streets, intuitive wayfinding, and pedestrian -scale lighting. These foster social interaction, habitat conservation, and a cohesive rural desert identity. Scope and Schedule 51 Greenway Plan, Montclair General Plan, CA 2J Prepare Draft Master Plan ®• • • • 0 • • • •• 0 0 0 0 00 ,, • • 0 0 0 • 0 • ® • • 0 0 0 • 0 • �.... �... . 11...+ •.b .I:w.y f� • IL.p�.i • 1p.iA� • I'w..r'. 11wb • �1u.L . tl..l...... • R...'..I.w . {Iw W M1.N �T�'w • R..n.li •4ti.. ��. I.�.wl. •(ife. t..e� - .. Y. i.. ,,•r.• T l.swi. •lwwr. •l7,Jv i1w. r• u..le • n.• M1I Greenway Program, Montclair General Plan, CA 2J.1 Prepare 1st Draft of VSR Master Plan: The prepara- tion of a Draft VSR Master Plan will start after the Discovery stage of the project, beginning with an inventory of existing conditions and incorporate findings from outreach; interviews; meetings; and analysis of goals, issues, opportunities, and constraints conducted in other tasks. 2J.2 Joint Meeting City Council and Planning Commis- sion: We recommend a joint meeting with the Planning Com- mission and City Council to review the draft VSR Master Plan (the vision, guiding principles, goals, and strategies) and gather feedback prior to the release of Public Draft. 2J.3 Implementation Program: Once the vision, goals and strategies are stable, the Project Team will identify timeframe, responsible parties, and sources of private and public funding, along with metrics for evaluating progress in achieving desired outcomes. We use a systems approach to identify priorities for implementation that draws on community inputs, connections among plan systems, and effective intervention points. 2JA Prepare 2nd Draft of VSR Master Plan: We will prepare a public draft of the VSR Master Plan. The City will distribute the VSR Master Plan and guidelines internally for review and will provide the consulting team with a single set of consolidated comments. Deliverables: • Urban, People, Place, Mobility, Infrastructure Profile • Historic Context Statement • Analysis of 3 scenarios • Market Analysis, Financial Feasibility and Fiscal Impact Analysis • Infrastructure and Mobility Strategy • Design Guidelines • 1st and 2nd Draft of VSR Master Plan Timeframe: 6/l/26 to 12/15/26 52 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan Phase 3: Special Studies 3A Biological Resource Analysis Meridian will collect and review available existing information regarding biological resources in the Vista Santa Rosa Planning Area, including the Coachella Valley Multi -Species Habitat Conservation Plan and related documentation available from the Coachella Valley Association of Governments), the City of La Quinta 2035 General Plan and General Plan EIR, and the Riverside County General Plan, including the Easter Coachella Valley Area Plan and related CEQA documentation. In addition to reviewing available information, Meridian will complete a search of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) to identify sensitive biological resources, including sensitive habitats and vegetation communities in the Planning Area. Based on this review, biological resources present within the Planning Area will be described and characterized, including sensitive resources. Policies in existing plans addressing biological resources will also be identified and described. 3B Cultural Resource Analysis Meridian will collect and review available existing information re- garding cultural resources in the Vista Santa Rosa Planning Area, including information from the City of La Quinta General Plan and County of Riverside General Plan/Eastern Coachella Valley Area Plan and related CEQA documentation. A records search will also be conducted at the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) South Coastal Information Center at San Diego State University. Based on this review, cultural resources present within the Planning Area will be described and characterized. Policies in existing plans addressing cultural resources will also be identified and described. 3C Air Quality and GHG Analysis Meridian will prepare Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) analysis in accordance with all relevant requirements of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and the adopted air quality plan. A quantified estimate of air quality and GHG emissions that would result from the land uses changes that would result from implementation of the proposed Master Plan will be prepared using the (California Emission Estimator Model (CalEEMod). These emissions will be compared against SCAQMD thresholds to determine the significance of these thresholds and need for mitigation. This analysis will assess the lo- cal and regional air emission impacts of changes in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) that would result from the Master Plan based on the VMT Study. Existing GHG reduction plans prepared by the City of La Quinta, Coachella Valley of Governments and County of Riverside County will reviewed and summarized. 3D VMT Analysis Translutions will run the RIVCOM model to identify the VMT generated by the project. The following subtasks will be conduct- ed. 4D.1: Methodology Memo: Translutions will help prepare a methodology memo for submittal to the city. The methodology memo will include modeling assumptions and parameters for the modeling and VMT analysis. 4D.2: VMT Analysis: Translutions will prepare a VMT as- sessment for the Master Plan to be compliant with state (CEQA) and local (City) requirements. Specifically, the transportation assessment will be prepared per the current CEQA guidelines and Senate Bill 743 (SB 743) which requires that transportation im- pacts be assessed based on vehicle miles traveled (VMT) instead of level of service (LOS) or delay. The transportation assessment will be prepared consistent with the City of La Quinta's Vehicle Miles Traveled Analysis Policy, (June 23, 2020.) The City's guidelines require a VMT analysis for land use plans to be tested for significant impacts under cumulative conditions using the same cumulative threshold options as land use projects. These thresholds require modeling land use plan changes to determine VMT impacts. To capture the project effect on VMT, the same cumulative year population and employment growth total should be used model -wide. The VMT analysis for the Master Plan will be conducted using the Riverside County Travel Demand Model (RICVOM). Translutions will conduct the VMT analysis for the Plan for the cumulative condition using the model per standard modeling practices. The traffic analysis zones (TAZ) of the Master Plan will be overlaid into the model TAZ layer to identify the areas or parcels where changes are proposed. The cumulative condition model runs will be conducted with and without project, by adjusting the model's land use (i.e., SED) inputs in the model. Per City's guidelines for land use plans, the Plan's cumulative VMT impacts will be determined using the project effect on VMT metric of VMT per service population and City's impact criteria. The results of the VMT analysis will be documented in a technical memorandum. 3E Noise Impact Analysis Meridian will prepare a noise analysis addressing localized noise increases that may occur in areas where an change in the type and intensity of land uses will are being considered. Noise modeling will be completed for major roadways in the City based on traffic volumes and information on fleet mix, speed limits and other information provided from the Transportation Study. Based Scope and Schedule 53 on this modeling, the potential for planned to be exposed to noise levels exceeding applicable noise standards will be identified and appropriate mitigation will be identified. 3F Water Supply Assessment Fuscoe will prepare a Water Supply Assessment (WSA) for the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) using the CVWD WSA template document and guidance for estimating water demand. 3G Infrastructure Assessment Upon selection of the preferred land use plan, Fuscoe will coordinate with local agencies to assess infrastructure impacts and program high-level needs for the Master Plan. Drainage/Hydrology: Meet City of La Quinta Public Works and Riverside County Flood Control District to review plan, hydro- logic impacts, and Master Plan of Drainage requirements. Water/Sewer: Calculate demands; meet Coachella Valley Water District to discuss plan, demands, and infrastructure needs. Electricity/Gas: Meet SCE and SoCalGas to identify major upgrades feasible at planning level. Consolidate existing/proposed conditions memos into EIR appendix report; evaluate Appendix G infrastructure thresholds. Deliverables: • Analysis of Biological and Cultural Resources, Air Quality, GHG, VMT, Noise Impact, Water Supply, and Infrastructure. Timeframe: 12/5/26 to 3/ 15/27 54 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan Phase 4: CEQA Analysis ...o.�•'Y �J c IQ - --�� • -a 0 0 O G ['1 O �� { 1 fLANUt GOMMVNI W_ 4A NOP & Scoping Meridian will prepare a Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the Draft EIR, including the project description, information regard- ing the scoping meeting, and a discussion of probable environ- mental effects, consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15082. Meridian will post the NOP with the Riverside County Clerk and submit the NOP to the State Clearinghouse for distribution to state agencies for review and comment. Meridian will also moderate a scoping meeting to provide an op- portunity for comment on the potential environmental effects of the proposed General Plan Update from agencies and the public. Meridian will prepare a presentation and supporting information materials for the scoping meeting. Comments received in response to the NOP and at the scoping meeting will be considered in finalizing the scope of study in the EIR and included in an appendix to the EIR. As part of this task, Tribal Notification letter will be prepared and sent out to all tribal organizations on the City s AB 52 Tribal Notification list. 4B Administrative Draft PEIR The Meridian team will prepare a CEQA-compliant project description per Guidelines Section 15124, including environmen- tal settings, impact evaluations, mitigations, existing conditions, regulations, and regional context with emphasis on unique City resources from the proposed Master Plan. The EIR will conduct program -level analysis of the Master Plan's physical environmen- tal effects tied to the General Plan Land Use Element. NOISE,-E57 �i '9n!AL1(SIS V ISTA SANTA P-05A i =. i r- a range of alternatives, growth -inducing impacts, and other CEQA-required topics. 4C Public Draft PEIR Meridian will revise the Administrative Draft EIR in response to comments from City staff and submit hard copy and web -ready versions of the EIR and all associated appendices. Meridian will also prepare the Notice of Availability a Notice of Completion in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines, submit the Draft PEIR to the State Clearinghouse for distribution to state agencies for review and comment and post the NOA with the Riverside County Clerk. 41) Final PEIR Meridian will prepare responses to comments received on the Draft EIR on behalf of the City, any minor updates or revisions to the Draft EIR, and a mitigation monitoring and reporting program (MMRP) for incorporation into the Final PEIR. Meridian will compile and index all comments and develop a list of major issues and topics of concern identified in the comments. Meridian will meet with City staff following the close of the comment period to discuss the best approach, which may include the use of master responses to facilitate the response to similar or repeated comments. In a parallel process with preparation of administrative draft responses to comments, Meridian will incorporate edits and changes to the Draft EIR by using strikeout/bold underlined text as appropriate. If tribal consultation is requested under AB 52, Meridian will Deliverables: coordinate with City staff on tribal cultural resource impacts and mitigations for the PEIR. • Administrative, Public, and Final Draft PEIR Master Plan policies will serve as primary mitigations where appropriate; additional measures will be developed only if needed Timeframe: 1/5/27 to 5/30/27 and formatted for future project approvals. The EIR will analyze Scope and Schedule 55 Phase 5: Adoption Meetings 5A Prepare Final Draft for Adoption Based on feedback on the public draft, we will make the edits and prepare a final draft for adoption. 513 Public Hearing RA will participate in formal adoption hearings before Planning Commission and City Council. The proposal includes attendance at one Planning Commission and two City Council hearings. Other members of the consulting team will be available to attend portions of the public hearings, if necessary. Deliverables: Final Draft of VSR Master Plan (PDF and Native InDesign File) Shape file of VSR Land Use Plan Timeframe: 6/l/27 to 8/30/27 56 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan Project Schedule Lecture Series 1" Focus Pop-up 3-day 2"d Focus Pop-up Group Workshop Visioning Group Workshop Mtgs Workshop Mtgs NOP/EIR Scoping Public Comment Mtg Period � O 0Admin Public Final Draft Draft Draft Master Plan �pgpapq Qo�' �wI City of L. Quint. EIR ® Joint City Council & Planning Commission Meeting OAdoption Hearings VSR Advisory Committee Mtgs OFocus Group Mtgs/ Visioning Workshop © Monthly Progress Mtg 1 401% Other Mtgs WLecture Series Tasks City Review Scope and Schedule 57 58 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan IV. Fee RA PFA EF KR LH @$325 @$200 Hrs Amount Hrs Amount Phase I Community Outre Project .. Gruen Translution VB DH OG SB RA DC @$280 1 @$195 @185 @$275 @$220 @220 Hrs Amount Hrs Amount Hrs Amount Hrs Amount Hrs Amount Hrs Amount Fuscoe @$305 Hrs Engineering Meridian IA CC TL PM ES PP DP 1 @245 @$280 @$250 @$180 @$165 @115 Amount Hrs Amount Hrs Amount Hrs Amount Hrs Amount Hrs Amount Hrs Amount @$250 Hrs Atlas ARG Other AP SM AG $175 $175 Amount Hrs Amount Hrs Amount Adaptive Engagement & Spatial Analysis Phase II Master Plan 3. Mobility Profile ' 5. Market Assessment - Community Visioning Phase III Special Studies Phase CEQA Analysis Admin Draft PER MPublicDraftPEIR Phase VI Adoption 2% Contingency The budget is based on the work scope and assumptions described in the accompanying proposal and is subject to modifications to reflect refinements of the scope and schedule as confirmed with City staff. Items in the "Other" column of the budget include: $1,500 is renting a food truck. $750 is for food and logistical expenses associated with the Kitchen Table Dialogues, High -traffic Analog Station, and Photovoice events. • $5,750 is for four illustrative renderings of different areas of the City. Cost 59 V. Appendix Disclosure of Negative History Rangwala Associates affirmatively states that during the last five (5) years, there have been no alleged significant prior or ongoing agreement failures, nor any civil or criminal litigation or investigations pending or concluded in which the firm or its principals have been judged guilty or liable. No information responsive to this requirement exists. 60 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan ta Q"fra CALIFORNIA - ATTACHMENT 2 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal Kaizer Rangwala that Rangwala Associates (name) hereby acknowledge and confirm (name of company) has reviewed the City's indemnification and minimum insurance requirements as listed in Exhibits E and F of the City's Agreement for Contract Services (Attachment 1); and declare that insurance certificates and endorsements verifying compliance will be provided if an agreement is awarded. I am Principal (Title) of Rangwala Associates (Company) X Commercial General Liability (at least as broad as ISO CG 0001) $1,000,000 (per occurrence); $2,000,000 (general aggregate) Must include the following endorsements: X General Liability Additional Insured X General Liability Primary and Noncontributory X Commercial Auto Liability (at least as broad as ISO CA 0001) $1,000,000 (per accident) Personal Auto Declaration Page if applicable X Errors and Omissions Liability $1,000,000 (per claim and aggregate) NA Worker's Compensation (per statutory requirements) Must include the following endorsements: Worker's Compensation Waiver of Subrogation Worker's Compensation Declaration of Sole Proprietor if applicable Page 1 of 1 Appendix 61 — cnuwKnu — ATTACHMENT 3 I�Eel ►Q0107411111,111107►I_1MIU7_V/111i101NLY,1 Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal Kaizer Rangwala (name) hereby declare as follows: am Principal of Rangwala Associates (Title) (Company) the party making the foregoing proposal, that the proposal is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the proposer has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other proposer to put in a false or sham proposal, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any proposer or anyone else to put in a sham proposal, or that anyone shall refrain from proposing; that the proposer has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the proposal price of the proposer or any other proposer, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the proposal price, or of that of any other proposer, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the agreement of anyone interested in the proposed agreement; that all statements contained in the proposal are true; and, further, that the proposer has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative hereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, proposal depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham proposal. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Proposer Signature: Proposer Name: Proposer Title: Company Name: Address: Kaizer Rangwala Principal Rangwala Associates 22361 Aetna St, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Page 1 of 1 62 Vista Santa Rosa Master Plan taQu�trcv ATTACHMENT 4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF ADDENDA Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal; If no addenda has been issued, mark "N/A" under Addendum No. indicating Not Applicable and sign ADDENDUM NO. I SIGNATURE INDICATING RECEIPT Page 1 of 1 Appendix 63