Urban Crossroads - Proposal
12604-01 Noise Proposal
PROPOSAL FOR SERVICES
May 8, 2019
Cheri Flores
Planning Manager
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: X PARK NOISE IMPACT ANALYSIS
Dear Cheri Flores:
Urban Crossroads, Inc. is pleased to submit this proposal agreement to City of La Quinta (“Client”) to
provide a Noise Impact Analysis for the X Park (“Project”), which is located at the southeast corner of
Dune Palms Road and Westward Ho Drive, in the City of La Quinta. It is our understanding that the
Project is to consist of an outdoor skate park consisting of 87,000 square feet in improved area, with
30,000 square feet dedicated to facilities designed for skateboarders and BMX riders, and an
approximately 2,000 square-foot building.
QUALIFICATIONS
Urban Crossroads, Inc. has prepared Noise Impact Analyses in the City of La Quinta and throughout
Coachella Valley (CV), including site-specific studies for individual residential and commercial
developments, and program-level analyses of larger projects, such as the multi-modal CV Link corridor
project and the CV Water District Cr6 Water Treatment project. Our noise team maintains an
understanding of local jurisdiction requirements, and a strong technical background in the application
and development of noise prediction models. Please find resumes of our noise team attached for
reference.
SCOPE OF WORK
The following scope of work and associated professional fees represent the services necessary to
complete the Noise Impact Analysis:
TASK 1: EXISTING CONDITIONS
1.1 Identify and review applicable, Federal, State and Local Noise criteria. This includes the City of
La Quinta Noise Element and Municipal Code to determine appropriate noise standards and
significance criteria.
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1.2 Review the Project study area to identify noise-sensitive uses as well as the source and location
of potential noise generators. This information will be used to select the noise monitoring
locations.
1.3 Collect long-term 24-hour ambient noise level measurements in the Project study area at up to
six locations to quantify the existing noise environment. All noise level measurement equipment
will satisfy American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard specifications for sound level
meters ANSI S1.4-2014/IEC 61672-1:2013. The noise level measurements will be collected
consistent with the criteria outlined in the Municipal Code. Briefly describe the ambient noise
conditions in the Project study area.
TASK 2: OPERATIONAL NOISE ANALYSIS
2.1 Collect reference noise level measurements to represent the expected stationary source impacts
associated with the proposed X Park Project land uses including, outdoor skateboarding and BMX
activities, and potential outdoor amplified music.
2.2 Evaluate the potential stationary source noise impacts associated with the operation of the
proposed Project and recommend mitigation measures to reduce the potential noise impacts to
any nearby noise-sensitive uses.
2.3 Assess the operational noise impacts expected at the nearby noise-sensitive uses. The analysis
will include a map showing the relationship between the noise source and each surrounding
noise-sensitive receptor taking into account the distance and existing noise barriers.
2.4 Identify potential noise abatement measures to ensure that the noise levels satisfy the applicable
City of La Quinta criteria at the sensitive receiver locations.
TASK 3: NOISE IMPACT ANALYSIS
3.1 Summarize the results of the study in a Noise Impact Analysis report addressing the potential
impacts associated with the Project and provide the appropriate mitigation measures to reduce
the impacts to levels of less than significant.
3.2 Revise the Noise Impact Analysis report based on comments (provided by Applicant and/or City
staff) for up to one (1) review cycle.
PROFESSIONAL FEE
The fixed fee to accomplish the above Scope of Work is $6,800. Due to potentially dynamic Project
considerations including, but not limited to: environmental occurrences, changes in the Project
description, and/or modifications in public/private policy, Urban Crossroads reserves the right to shift
funds among individual task budgets according to specific needs. The fixed fee does not include
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attendance at public hearings/meetings (unless otherwise specified above). If these tasks are required
to secure approval of the project, Urban Crossroads, Inc. would be pleased to perform them and charge
the Client based on the hourly rates detailed in Exhibit A.
REQUIREMENTS
To complete the study please provide the following items:
• Description of potential Project noise sources or special noise generators.
DELIVERABLES/TIMING
It is estimated that the Noise Impact Analysis will be completed in 25 working days from the date of
Client’s authorization and subsequent receipt of all requested data essential to complete the study,
including the final site plan. Additionally, any delays resulting from circumstances beyond our control,
such as environmental occurrences, changes in the Project description, and/or modifications in
public/private policy may extend the time schedule. In the event this occurs, Urban Crossroads, Inc. will
make the Client aware of such issues and adjust expectations accordingly. A PDF (electronic) version of
the report will be provided for the client’s use.
TERMS
If agreeable, this letter serves as our mutual, contractual agreement and authorization to proceed. The
Client agrees to compensate Urban Crossroads on a Task Progress Basis (percentage of job completed)
as subsequent work is completed. Please sign one copy of this scope of work and return it to us for our
files or send us the agreements utilized by your company. If you have any questions, please contact me
directly at (949) 336-5979.
Respectfully submitted,
URBAN CROSSROADS, INC.
Bill Lawson, P.E., INCE
Principal
CONTRACT APPROVAL:
Approved by:
Title:
Firm: City of La Quinta
Date:
Cheri Flores
City of La Quinta
May 8, 2019
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EXHIBIT A
BILLING RATES FOR URBAN CROSSROADS, INC.
Position Hourly Rates
Principal $180 – 250
Senior Associate $130 – 200
Associate $100 – 150
Senior Analyst $80 – 120
Analyst $70 – 110
Assistant Analyst $50 – 90
Administrative Support $60 – 100
General
(1) Reimbursable direct costs, such as reproduction, supplies, and messenger service will be billed at cost.
(2) Hourly rates apply to work time, travel time, and time spent at public hearings and meetings. For overtime
work, the above rates may be increased 50 percent.
(3) Monthly billing statements are due within thirty (30) days of receipt.
260 E Baker Street | Suite 200 | Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | (949) 660-1994 | urbanxroads.com
> BILL LAWSON, P.E., INCE
PRINCIPAL, URBAN CROSSROADS, INC.
blawson@urbanxroads.com
BACKGROUND
Bill Lawson is a founding principal partner, a Registered Professional Traffic Engineer and a Certified Acoustical
Consultant. Mr. Lawson maintains a wide range of technical expertise that includes transportation planning,
traffic engineering, neighborhood traffic control, and noise impact analysis. Mr. Lawson has over 22 years of
community noise experience and has personally prepared and directed the development of well over 1,500
noise study reports throughout Southern California. His work as a noise consultant focuses on helping
communities identify and control noise impacts by developing meaningful solutions to complex noise issues.
EDUCATION
M.S - Civil and Environmental Engineering
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis
Obispo • 1993
B.S. - City and Regional Planning
California Polytechnic State University, San
Luis Obispo • 1992
REGISTRATIONS
PE Registered Professional Traffic Engineer
– TR 2537 • 2009
AICP American Institute of Certified Planners
– 013011 • 1997–2012
PTP Professional Transportation Planner •
2007–2013
INCE Institute of Noise Control Engineering •
2004
AFFILIATIONS
ASA Acoustical Society of America
APA American Planning Association
ITE Institute of Transportation Engineers
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Acoustical Consultant
County of Orange • February, 2011
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Contract City Traffic Engineer – Rancho
Santa Margarita
July 2010 – Present
Moreno Valley Logistics Center Noise Analysis
City of Moreno Valley • February 2016
Ramon Road Widening Noise Study Report
(Caltrans)
Cities of Palm Springs and Cathedral City • February
2014
General Plan Circulation Element & Traffic Study
City of Menifee • July 2013
Speed Limits / Engineering and Traffic Survey
(E&TS)
City of Rancho Santa Margarita • October 2012
Great Park Neighborhoods GPA Noise Analysis
City of Irvine • May 2011
San Emidio Mine Expansion Project Noise Impact
Analysis
County of Kern • October 2012
Canyon Springs Health Care Campus & Senior
Living
City of Riverside • June 2017
CV Link Noise Impact Analysis
CVAG • December 2016
Santee Walmart Expansion Noise Impact Analysis
City of Santee • March 2017
Bear Creek Master Association Traffic Calming
Evaluation
Murrieta • May 2017
SGVWC Plant Long-Term Construction Noise
Monitoring
El Monte • July 2017 - Present
Aliso Viejo Medical Center Parking Demand
Analysis
Aliso Viejo • November 2016
260 E Baker Street | Suite 200 | Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | (949) 660-1994 | urbanxroads.com
> ALEX WOLFE, INCE
Senior Analyst, URBAN CROSSROADS, INC.
awolfe@urbanxroads.com
BACKGROUND
Alex Wolfe has worked on a variety of noise projects for Urban Crossroads. He has been involved in the
analysis and reporting of noise impacts to and from development projects using the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) Traffic Noise Model (TNM), and utilizes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to
graphically represent existing and future noise environments. His technical expertise includes environmental
noise measurements and modeling. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Studies from the University of
California, Irvine in 2012, and is a registered Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE) USA Member.
EDUCATION
B.A. – Urban Studies
University of California, Irvine • 2012
REGISTRATIONS
INCE Institute of Noise Control Engineering
Associate • April 2016
Member • June 2017
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Tustin Downtown Commercial Core
Specific Plan Noise Impact Analysis
City of Tustin June • 2017
San Bernardino County FLOD Project
Noise Impact Analysis
County of San Bernardino • July 2015
Emerald Necklace Phase I Noise Impact
Analysis
Watershed Conservation Authority • April 2016
Lincoln Avenue Widening Noise Impact
Analysis
City of Anaheim • August 2016
CVWD Cr6 Water Treatment Facilities
Noise Impact Analysis
Coachella Valley Water District • February 2016
CV Link Noise Impact Analysis
CVAG • December 2016
CV Link Bridge Pile Driving Noise and
Vibration Addendum
CVAG • November 2016
Main Street Tower Noise Impact Analysis
City of Los Angeles • February 2017
Santee Walmart Expansion Noise Impact Analysis
City of Santee • March 2017
SGVWC Plant Long-Term Construction Noise
Monitoring
City of El Monte • July 2017 - Present
Canyon Springs Health Care Campus & Senior
Living Noise Impact Analysis
City of Riverside • June 2017
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension FEIR Addendum
4 Noise Impact Analysis Peer Review
City of Pomona • September 2017
OC Great Park District 4 Final Noise Impact
Analysis
City of Irvine • August 2017
OC Great Park District 1 Senior Affordable
Apartments Final Noise Impact Analysis
City of Irvine • July 2016
El Centro Aquatic Center Noise Impact Analysis
City of El Centro • November 2016
Moreno Valley Logistics Center Noise Impact
Analysis
City of Moreno Valley • February 2016
California Baptist University Events Center Noise
Impact Analysis
City of Riverside • April 2015
Buzz Trolley Noise Assessment
City of Palm Springs • December 2015
Meredith International Centre Noise Impact
Analysis
City of Ontario • October 2014
OC Great Park District 1 North Final Noise Impact
Analysis
City of Irvine • December 2014