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COACHELLA VALLEY ,ASSOCIATION of C Alignment Study - CP90-01
AGREEMENT #2978
M04744, 4-3-91
PALM SPRINGS-CVAG AGREEMENT FOR MEASURE nAn/TUMF
FUNDED PROJECT
(PALM SPRINGS BY-PASS AND MID-VALLEY PARKWAY)
THIS ,AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of
( I C`(3 19 �i/ by and between the Coachella Valley
Association of Governments, a California Joint Powers Authority,
hereinafter "CVAG" and the City of Palm Springs, a California
Municipal Corporation, hereinafter "City" .
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the "Coachella Valley Area Transportation Study" , a
valley-wide study prepared under the auspices of CVAG, has
identified various transportation and highway projects throughout
the Coachella Valley to be projects of regional importance; and
WHEREAS, approval of a highway financing measure by the voters of
Riverside County in November of 1988 has created a source of
funds with which to construct such projects; and
WHEREAS, CVAG and its member agencies have adopted a
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) , the proceeds from
which are also intended to fund the construction of such regional
projects; and
WHEREAS, CVAG by agreement with its member agencies and with the
Riverside County Transportation Commission (ROTC) , has been
designated as the agency through which such funds are to be
conveyed and disbursed for the purpose of completing said
regional transportation projects; and
WHEREAS, there exists a compelling need to design and construct
such regional facilities, some of which are planned or exist
within the jurisdictional boundaries of City; and
WHEREAS, CVAG and City are desirous of making use of such funds
within the jurisdictional boundaries of City for the purpose of
preparing the centerline design of such a project, generally
described as:
The Palm Springs By-Pass from Highway 111 to Gene Autry
Trail, the Mid-Valley Parkway from Gene Autry Trail to
Monterey Avenue, and Parkway/Airport Connector Links.
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COACHELLA VALLEY ,ASSOCIATION of GOVERNMENTS
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained
herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. City is hereby designated as the lead agency for the
multi-jurisdictional project.
2 . City shall prepare or cause to be prepared all
preliminary design plans and cost estimates for the
Project, and is hereby designated as the contracting
agent and will perform all acts necessary or required in
order to cause said preliminary design to be completed
for said Project.
3 . The estimated cost for said preliminary design is
$1, 132 , 502 , which cost is more particularly described in
Exhibit "A" , which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof. A description of the preliminary design
services being funded, pursuant to this Agreement is set
forth in the "Scope of Services" , attached hereto as
Exhibit "B" and made a part hereof.
4 . CVAG will provide funds to City for such preliminary
design in an amount estimated at this time not to exceed
$980, 423 . Any cost associated with the Parkway/Airport
connector links that exceeds the $980, 423 allocation
will be contributed by the City of Palm Springs.
5 . Such funds shall be paid to City by CVAG to reimburse
City for expenses incurred by City for work or services
already completed by City or its contractor, on said
preliminary design.
6 . Such reimbursements shall be made upon presentation to
CVAG of a statement from City, certifying its costs and
enclosing therewith copies of contractor' s invoices ,
evidence of payment, and such other information and
records as may be required by CVAG to verify costs,
provided, however, that such reimbursements shall be
made to City no more frequently than monthly. After
thirty (30) days from receipt of billing at CVAG, CVAG
shall pay City interest at the rate of 6% for any unpaid
balance. However, no interest will be paid on any
unpaid balance which is determined not to be
reimbursable under the guidelines set forth in this
Agreement.
COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION off-GOVERNMENTS
7 . Prior to payment of any final reimbursement to City by
CVAG, a final report shall be submitted to CVAG by City
containing a :record of all payments made for
preliminary design engineering, and the source of funds
of all such payments, together with a record of all
change orders , cost over-runs and other expenses
incurred, and final payment shall thereafter be paid by
CVAG in accordance with its rules and regulations and
policies concerning project cost determination and
expense eligibility.
S . City agrees to keep all Project contracts and records
for a period of not less than three (3) years from the
date a Notice of Completion is filed by the City on such
Project, and further agrees that all such files and
records will be made available to CVAG upon its request
for the purpose of checking costs or auditing for
compliance with this Agreement.
9 . "It is the intent: of the City and CVAG that the project
be represented as being funded by Measure "A" and TUMF.
All project public notices, news releases and documents
should indicate the project is being cooperatively
developed by the City, RCTC, and CVAG using Measure "A"
and TUMF funds. "
10. City agrees to include in its contract specifications
and bid documents a requirement that all prime
contractors shall name CVAG and all its member agencies
as "also insured" on all liability insurance coverages
required by City.
11. This Agreement is for funding purposes only, and the
City agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold CVAG and all
its member agencies harmless from any damages, claims,
liens, costs, or liabilities occurring from any action
done or omitted by City, which may arise as a result of
the design, construction, or administration of the
project by City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement
to be executed by their duly authorized representatives on this
date.
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COACHELLA V•LEY ASSOCIATION of GOVERNMENTS
ATTEST: AGENCY:
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
By: - By: l
Judy-Sumich, City Clerk Sonny Bono, Mayor
CVAG
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By: � - �, �� By: i6
Lester Cleveland Joh ; Pen Chairman
CVAG Executive Director
Approved as to form:
By: By:
nn Crandall D i J. Alshire
CVAG Legal Counsel Palm Springs Legal Counsel
APPP0VE,D 5Y THC CITY C0MCIL
8Y/S. N().
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CVAG/PALM SPRINGS REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT "A"
KHA KHA TOTAL DIRECTS TOTAL PALM SPRINGS MID-VALLEY AIRPORT EXPRESS
TASK LABOR MOLT MBA SWI Wig SPF OTHER SUBS COST BYPASS PARKWAY ROUTES
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PROJECT START LIP
1-1 OTCC $21.004 $21.004 S12,050 54,500 $4,902 S22,452 $024 S44,860
1-2 0 PROGRESS REPORTS SN,046 S20,048 $2,700 11,050 $1,248 05,60E $20 520.564
1-3 0 GAG $13.244 511,244 $2.720 13.000 $2,496 $15.216 $312 $20.712
10
SUB TOTAL $53.994 $53,994 $25,380 S9,150 $8,735 SO SO S43,266 $958 $98.216 S29,485 $58.930 $9,822
SO
1-4 0 DATA COLLECTION SO
SO
1-41 AERIALS S1,124 $1.124 I7.600 SO S7,800 S20,000 $20.724
1-12 BASTING HWY CHAR $9.466 SIAN $150 $353 S9.833
I-C3 LAND USE 1,&E. $1.456 $1.458 $350 S28N $3.150 $4.506 I•,
1-4.4 CULTURAL RESOUND $1,458 $1,458 $3.500 S3.5N $4.058
1-4.5 COMMUNITY SERVICE $1.830 $1.838 S1,200 S2.NO S3,700 I1N 15,438
1-48 NATURAL ENVIRONME $3,128 $3,128 $450 S7.350 S1ON $0.0m $13.200 S25,128
1-4]WHITEWATER RIVER $1.358 S1,366 S7,500 S7,5N 18.865
1-4 6 EXISTING UND HARD $728 $228 S6.0.O 56.N0 $250 S6,978
SO
SUBTOTAL SMO.2 $20,382 SIAN $24150 $B,500 $8,300 f0 240,6N S33,550 $04,532 520,380 $58.719 $9.453
SO
TASK 2 0 CORRIDOR ANALYSIS SO
SD
2-I.0 CORRIDOR CONSIDE ST,614 SI7.614 SON S900 111,514
2-20 EVAL OF CORRIDORS i19,530 $19.530 SGN $ISO $2,00 S4,830 324,350
SO
SUB TOTAL $37,144 S32,144 fl 8N $050 $2,980 SC IO $5,730 SO $42.574 t8.575 S25.724 $8.525
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TASK 3 0 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN ANALYSIS t0
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TASK 3-1.0 EASE MAPS 51,40E $1.408 "SO $450 $850 S2,708.
TASK 3-20 DESIGN ALTERN SO f0 S4,N3 $4,0.b $10,Bw 114800
HORZ.ALIGNMENT Stt,)N &11,2N SO I11,tN
CROSS SECTIONS "'MM $6.084 $0 26.064
STRUCTURES $8,120 S6,120 $O 10,120
PRELIM H.O.W $1.456 $1.458 SO S1,458
VIS A NOISE MITIGAT, $1,622 S1 ET2 SO $1.672
TASK 3-3 0 HYDRO.STUDIE 10
WHITEWATER $2,732 $2.732 120.500 t22.500 525.232
HIGHWAY $0.110 $5.210 SO t8]10
TASK 3-IO DESIGN ALT ERN ID SO SIAN S2,008 $4.108 $4.10E
PROS ABLE COST $8,012 $8.912 IO $1.912
RELOCATION PUN $1051 t1851 $O 01051
ECONOMICS $4542 $4547 $O $4.547
ENV.IMPACTS S2,49B S2,40B S1,9N $1.80 54,295
MAINT OF TRAFFIC 52,040 $2,945 $0 02,946
MULTI-MODAL 37.410 $7,415 $0 07,416
TASK 3-50 SEL PR EF,ALT $3.920 $3,920 $1.250 $1.250 M.1T0
TASK 3_60 PRELIM ENG RE 115,072 $I5,072 53,9N t4,000 S7,9N 54000 $20.972
SO
SUBTOTAL $88,226 $98,226 SI,9N $10,450 $20 T58 SO I0 S42,008 SI7,650 IN 45.884 $29.177 $17,530 $20.177
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TAB K 4.0 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROD RAM $O
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4-I.1 ID CO NO PUB $5,406 $6.486 s0 55,4ee
•4-12PUBLIC MTOS S]e,e25 $36.825 ALeeO SISW $3.150 59,510 $4e,335
4-13 M FETING RESULTS 54,102 $4.102 f0 $4.102
4-1.4 PLANNING COMM1551 $16.752 $10.752 S4.600 $1,10 $1.050 $7.810 $24.282
4-20 PUBLIC HEARINGS SI5,312 $15.312 $5.800 SLIOO SI,O50 $0,350 $21602
SO
SUBTOTAL $7B,477 $78.477 513,320 S3J00 $8,450 $0 $0 s23.470 SO $101.047 t33.902 533.963 533,002
SO
TASK 5.0 PREPARATION OF THE INITIAL STUOYINOTICE OF PREPARATION $0
s0
5-I.0 INITIAL STUDY S3,720 S3,720 $4.000 $355 $4,410 $8.130
5-20 AGENCY COOROINATI $9.450 $9,400 $350 $SW $050 $10.310
5-30ISS.OF NO SIG IMP $2014 $2014 2540 $350 $B90 52,904
5-40 BOOPING MEETING $5,048 $5.046 51.100 SL200 $1.250 $4,510 59,55e
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SUBTOTAL $20,242 $2D,242 $U78O $2.250 $1 750 SO $0 $10,700 SO S31,O02 $10.051 $15,501 $4.550
f0 •TASK 0 0 PREPARATION OF SCREENLHECK DRAFT El s0
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O-LD PROJECT DESLRIPTIO $33N $3.344 54,300 54.300 f3,044
6-20 COORD WI0THER PR $2.032 $2.032 $800 $000 $2.532
e-30 N0N SIG EFFECTS 51,931 $1.231 $480 S4B0 $2,41t
e-4 0 BASELINE CO NORIO NS,IMPACT EVALUATION,AND MITIO ATION MEASURES t0
EARTH RESOURCES 541U S:B: 51.1"0
HYDROLOGYIH20DWL 53,015 53.015 $4360 S]50 S15OO Sa.230 59,240
AIR QUALITY $4e4 S4B4 14.010 $4.640 55.124
NOISE 5454 $464 $..040 $250 $0540 $7. $t0,024
LAND USE,ETC 53,062 $3,062 SLOW 59,800 St LIDO $14,402
PUBLIC SERVICES SI Ele $1.018 $2,680 5350 $3.030 S4.e46
TRANICIRC $13,575 $13.578 SIp20 $1.920 $15.196
AESTHETICS S4B4 1484 $2.350 S3,300 f5.050 $0.200 $12,334
BIOLOGICAL $484 1464 524.420 $24420 S24,SO4
CULTURAL RESOURCES $1.447 $1,447 SOBS S2,000 53,000 95,127
SOCIOECONOMICS SI,441 $1,447 $1.280 SS,OW $5.850 $8,307
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS S958 S968 $4.275 SI,2IS $5,243
6-5.O ADVERSE IMPACT 52,040 $2.840 $900 5350 $1.310 $4.1 ED
6-8 G CUMULATIVE IMPACT $3.532 $3.032 $2,000 S2.000 $5,312
6-9 O ALT ERNAT IVE ALTO N. 16 BOB $8.80 $5,330 $350 $I,550 $7,230 514,030
0-00 CONCLUSIONS SUMM $5.158 55,150 $2,540 $350 S6W $3,40 56,848
6-90 CED A MANDATED S1.072 $1,872 $3,340 $3,340 55,212
5-1000A REVIEW S7,72D $],TFO SI1,410 ;11.410 $10.IW
fD eSUBTOTAL S82.ee3 $112.003 459p25 $5,250 S3.050 $119.200 $o i116,925 f6,900 SI10J00 $65,34e f93,351 S20,006
SO
TASK T PREPARATION OF DRAFT EIR tD
SO
7-1.0 COMMENTS ON SC El $2552 S'.,552 SU440 $4.O0K) 5500 55,940 12,O00 $10.492
7-20 EIR REVISIONS f6.172 $5,172 $13,000 52,800 $15,6W $21972
7-30 DRAFT FIR OISTFIB $1.07I 1Hl72 SO S5,500 $7,372
7-4.O NOTICE OF COMP. $5.252 15,252 $720 $720 $5.O72
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SUBTOTAL 115,645- $15.040 S15,IW S4.000 SSW S2,800 $0 522.480 ST.SW S45,106 $16.033 522,904 $8.071
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TASKS SCREENCHECK FINAL EIR t0
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B-10 COMMENTS-DRAFT $2.058 $2.000 52,000 S3,W0 SS.OW SLOW Sam
8-20 REVIEW COMMENTS SL760 $1,700 $1.440 $1.440 S3.M
8-3.ORESP TO COMMENTS $5.100 $5.1 C0 119.380 54,200 S22.500 $27,e04)
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SUBTOTAL $9.928 SB,92B 510,020 S2.000 $3,000 $4.200 $O 529,020 SI,WO $36.948 $13.832 $10,474 $5,842
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TASK 0 PREPARATION OF FINAL EIR $O
SO
9-1000MMEMS-FINAL El $1,022 $IE26 56500 $1,500 S3,I72
9-20 FINAL REVISIONS 53,056 83.966 $6.210 51.120 S7,330 $11,m
9-30 FINAL OISTRIBUTION $2.834 SM34 $O 52.831
9-4.0 NOTICE OF DETERMIN SI,220 $1,720 SIBO 818o f9,000 $lo.006
SO
SUBTOTAL IN 0.19E $10.198 56,300 $0 51,500 51.120 $O $9.010 89.Do0 M,2C6 S0.873 $14.104 $4,231
SO
TASK 10 FINAL ENGEINEERING REPORT AND R.O.W.MAPS SO -
SO
10-1.0 FINAL ENO REPORT Sn.024 $22.024 53,000 f]E00 10,500 $35.324
10-2 0 WHITEWATER RIVER M,158 $2,158 512,500 $12,500 $14,OS0 •
10-3 0 LANDSOAPING 51,950 $1.060 $2.500 S2.500 53,300 S7.760
10-4 0 R O W.RESEV MAPS 51.018 $1.818 $18.450 $16,450 505o fi0.7I9
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SUBTOTAL S2I,780 $27,780 $O $22,750 $12,500 $0 SO $35.250 513,450 S70.480 $25,760 $36.230 511,469
SO
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TOTAL NON OPTIONAL TASK $422.002 5422,092 $191.905 SPIAS0 $70,324 $32.620 $0 S370,40 500,008 S960,587 $272.054 $455,454 $152.070
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SPECIAL SERVICES ACCT. SB2.052 $82.057 $37,910 S3]00 MASS $5.320 SO $53.380 SO $135.437
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TOTAL LUMP SUM $340,025 5340,025 $143.995 $80.050 $72.074 $27,300 SO $325.119 590,006 S755.150
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TASK 11 TRANSPORTATION FINANCING PLAN SO
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11-1 0 FINA140ING TASK FO Sn,nIS $20.300 SI?20 t1,020 Sn.306
11-2 0 FINANCING RESEAR $14 ET0 s14,670 $0 $14.870
11-3 O BENEFIT DISTRICT $11,500 $11,500 $0 SII 80
11-4.O FUNDING ALTER14ATI $14,280 514,280 s0 t14,280
11-5 0 PRIORITIES S7,013 S7,0I3 SO 87.513
11-8 O MANAGEMENT ANAL 1IIE45 111,045 SO 511,845
II-7.0 TRANS FINANCE REP $8.389 56,3B0 $O s4,000 $10.300
SO SO $O s0
SUBTOTAL S37,245 551.245 $1,920 $O SO SO SO S1 920 f4,000 503,165
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TASK 12 CORRIDOR LOCATION STUDY FOR MIOVALLEY PK EXT. $0
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12-1 DATA COLLECTION s0 SO
12-1 1 SO $O SO s0
12-1 2 51,034 SI 034 $ISO 5150 SI 000 $2.104 -
12-1.3 17,032 t1.632 S0,570 4350 $0.020 S14,552
12-1.4 53,668 $3.668 so s31000
12-20 REVIEW NEEDS FOR t0 SO to to
12-2 1 59,300 88,300 SO $0.300
12-3 O ROUTE CONSIDERAT 90 50 $5,080 45,000 MOOD
12-3.1 sn.W 522.908 so Sn.900
12-3 2 52.200 52,200 SO 52,200
12-3 3 $3.630 $3,636 So
12-4 EVALUATION OF ROUT 50 SO $12,160 $850 $13.010 1113.010
12-4.1 $12.506 512,586 $350 $350 $12.040
12-4 2 S4,BBB $4,898 $2.680 sw $3.480 fM60
12-4 3 56,544 56,044 to $5.544
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12-4 4 521.Ims $21,045 $350 $350 $3.[K $24,39e
12-15 so W so so
12-50 FINALTECH MEM0 SI O,TW S10,700 $4,0W S1,0.W S3,000 917,700
12-E 05UBMSTALS $2,115 $2.17E SO $2.126
12-1 CVAG RESP0NSI8I1TITI SO SD so SO
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SUBTOTALS $107,830 $147,630 $31,470 11,000 SB50 s0 s0 s34.120 $TOW $148,750
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TASK 13 SECTION 1111 STATEMENT SO
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TO BE NEGOTIATED IF REQUIRED SO
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TASK 14 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SERVICES SO
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TO BE NEGOTIATED IF REQUIRED s0
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TASK IS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT S0 •
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TO BE NEGOTIATED IF REQUIRED so
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TASK 15 PS4E SERVICES SO
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TO BE NEGOTIATED UPON COMPLETION OF THE EIR S0
TASK 17 REVIEW AND ASSISTANCE OF THE CVAG TRANSPORTATION MODEL -
INCLUOED AS PART OF SERVICES REND EREO IN TASKS I THRU 12
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TOTAL "1E,957 $61E,252 $215.295 se8.450 $00.174 $32.820 $0 Su4539 s101,005 $1.132.502
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TOTAL SPECIAL SERVICE A SB2.057 $02 05T $31,910 s3.700 $0.450 $5,320 $D $53.3E0 SO $135.437
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TOTAL LUMP SUM 534DW 5534,DW $171.355 $82,150 $73.724 $27.300 SO f3B1.159 5101,005 1907,055
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CVAG/P* SPRINGS REIMBURSEMENT AG.G�MENT
EXHIBIT "B"
SCOPE OF )PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ALIGNMENT STUDY FOR MID-VALLEY PARKWAY, PALM SPRINGS BYPASS,
AND PALM SPRINGS REGIONAL AIRPORT EXPRESS ROUTE
This "Exhibit A" contains both the 'Basic Services" elements, and a distinct section providing for
"Additional Services" which are not to be construed as 'Basic Services."
SECTION 1 BRIEF BACKGROUND
On 11/8/88 the Measure A (one-half cent sales tax) Initiative was passed by Riverside County voters
approving County Ordinance 88-1. The funding will be utilized to construct or improve Riverside
County Regional and Local Roads. Palm Springs has been identified by the Coachella Valley
Association of Governments(CVAG)to be the"Lead Agency" to oversee the Alignment Study for the
Mid-Valley Parkway and Palm Springs By-Pass as part of the Measure A Program.
The study will involve the Lead Agency and CVAG as well as the Cities of Cathedral City, Rancho
Mirage and Palm Desert and the County of Riverside. Caltrans will act in an advisory capacity with
a possibility that the Mid-Valley Parkway and Palm Springs By-Pass may become a State Highway
in the future. (Highway 111).
SECTION 2 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
The study area for the Mid-Valley Parkway/Palm Springs Bypass is described as follows: beginning
approximately one mile north of Tramway Road, the proposed corridor runs easterly to Indian
Avenue. The study area in this portion of the corridor is bounded on the south by Tramway Road
and extends northward two miles from Tramway Road. It is bordered on the west by Route 1 I and
on the east by Indian Avenue. The proposed corridor then extends southeast along the west bank of
the Whitewater River to Gene Autry Trail. The study area in this section is bounded on the north by
I-10, on the south and west by San Rafael Road, the southwestern boundary of the Palm Springs
Country Club, Whitewater Club Drive, and Vista Chino, on the east by Gene Autry Trail. The
proposed corridor then extends southeast to Dinah Shore Drive. The study area in this section is
bounded on the west by Gene Autry Trail, on the north by I-10, on the south by Gerald Ford Drive,
and on the East by the Whitewater River. The corridor then runs east, along Dinah Shore Drive
ending at Monterey Avenue. The study area for this section of the corridor is bounded on the east
by I-10, on the west by the Whitewater River, on the north by the northern right-of-way line for
Ramon Road, and on the south by the southern right-of-way line for Gerald Ford Drive.
The study area for the Airport Express Route is bounded on the north by Vista Chino, on the south
by Dinah Shore Drive alignment extension, on the east by the Whitewater River, and on the west by
El Cielo Road and the western boundary of the Airport.
The following descriptions and interchange locations outlined below are general in concept, based on
CVAG recommendations.
Revised April 11, 1991
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A. Mid-Valley Parkway (6 Lanes Proposed)
The Mid-Valley Parkway is a proposed six lane limited access arterial highway with a raised 18 foot
median and grade separations at major cross streets. The Parkway would begin with the interchange
at Gene Autry Trail (Palm Drive), and follow the west bank of the Whitewater River south to Dinah
Shore Drive. It would then continue east along the existing Dinah Shore Drive (34th Avenue) to the
proposed interchange with Interstate 10. (Approximately 9.2 miles overall).
Proposed parkway runs through the following jurisdictions:
• City of Palm Springs
• Riverside County
• City of Cathedral City
• City of Rancho Mirage
• City of Palm Desert
B. Palm Springs Bypass (4 Lanes Proposed)
The Palm Springs Bypass is a proposed four lane limited access arterial highway with a 14 foot median
and grade separations at major cross streets. The Bypass begins on Route 1 I 1 about one mile north
of Tramway Road. It continues east along the south side of the Whitewater River, and ending at the
intersection of Palm Drive (Gene Autry Trail). (Approximately 4.1 miles overall).
Proposed By-Pass runs through City of Palm Springs and Riverside County (area to be annexed by
Palm Springs).
C. Palm Springs Regional Airport Express Routes
The Palm Springs Regional Airport Express route is a proposed limited access thoroughfare to connect
the Mid-Valley Parkway to the Airport terminal. Alternative routes (3) have been suggested in the
request for qualifications for this study (see location map). (Length varies from 1.9 to 2.7 miles
depending on route).
D. Proposed interchanges Fly-Overs and Bridges
1. Palm Springs By-Pass
a. State Highway I I I - approximately 1-mile north of Tramway Road
b. Indian Avenue
C. Sunrise Way
d. Palm Drive/Gene Autry Trail
2. Mid-Valley Parkway
M a. Palm Drive/Gene Autry Trail
b. Vista Chino Bridge
C. Alejo Road
d. Ramon Road
e. Optional Mesquite Avenue - Airport Express Route
f. Bridge Across Whitewater Channel at Dinah Shore (Avenue 34)
g. Cathedral Canyon Drive
same as Id above
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In. Date Palm Drive
i. DuVall Road
j. Plumley Road
k. Mission Hills
1. Bob Hope Drive
M. Monterey Avenue
n. Route 10 State Freeway
3. Palm Springs Regional Airport Express Route
** a. Alejo Road interchange (same as 2-c above)
b. South of "Dream Homes" Tract, 1/4 mile N/O Ramon Road
** C. Mesquite Avenue interchange (same as 2-e above)
** duplicates discussed under Mid-Valley Parkway above.
BASIC SERVICES
SECTION 3 GENERAL SCOPE STATEMENT
The CONSULTANT shall provide and perform the following professional services which shall
constitute the GENERAL SCOPE of the BASIC SERVICES under the covenants,terms and provisions
of this PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT.
SECTION 4 TASKS
Pursuant to the GENERAL SCOPE of the BASIC SERVICES stated hereinabove, the CONSULTANT
shall perform all services necessary to complete the following task(s) and/or provide the following
item(s) which are enumerated to correspond to the task(s) and/or items set forth in EXHIBIT 'B"
entitled"COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT." All regulations,guidelines,standards,
procedures, etc., referenced herein are those in effect on the date of this contract.
TASK 1.0 PROJECT INITIATION AND DATA COLLECTION
1-1.0 Technical Coordination Committee
The City of Palm Springs will establish a Technical Coordination Committee (TCC) comprised
of local agencies or jurisdictions which will meet monthly with the CONSULTANT to review
and discuss technical issues. The CONSULTANT will attend up to twelve (12), four (4) hour
meetings with the Committee. The CONSULTANT will provide the agenda for each meeting.
The first meeting with this committee will serve as a Notice to Proceed meeting with the
primary objectives to:
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• Obtain relevant information that may be available from the affected cities, Riverside
County and CVAG. This information may include existing aerial photography, existing
rights-of-way and utility information, copies of planning studies related to the project,
existing site plans, previous correspondence, traffic data, and other available
information.
• Establish ground rules for the study.
• Develop an understanding of the key concerns of all project participants.
• Establish proper communication channels between the CONSULTANT team and the
City staff.
• Establish practices for the financial administration of the contract.
1-2.0 Progress Reports
The CONSULTANT shall provide written progress reports which describe the services
performed on each task. Progress reports shall be delivered to the City of Palm Springs
concurrently with the monthly invoice.
1-3.0 Public Advisory Committee
The TCC, in consultation with the CONSULTANT, will form a Public Advisory Committee
(PAC) to solicit input on the project. It is anticipated that the PAC will comment on potential
alternatives under consideration,community issues, environmental issues,and financing issues.
It is anticipated that this group will consist of one elected official from each jurisdiction, one
member of the Agua Caliente Advisory Council, as well as one private citizen from each entity.
The CONSULTANT will attend up to six (6), four (4) hour meetings with the PAC.
1-4.0 Data Collection
The following data collection subtasks within relevant portions of the study area will be
performed.
1-4.1 Aerial Photography
The CONSULTANT will provide aerial photos with an overlay of the recommended
alignment for exhibits in public meetings. These exhibits will show the proposed
alternatives. The photos will include:
• Aerial photos at I" = I,000' scale of the proposed alignment and alternatives to be
used as exhibit basis for environmental review.
• An overall aerial of the project at a scale of V = 200'.
• An overall aerial of the Palm Springs Airport and environs extending easterly a
sufficient distance to include the three proposed alternatives for the express
routes. This aerial will be at I" = 200' scale.
• Aerial strip photos at I" = 100' scale of the proposed route and alternates.
• Aerial photos at 1" = 50' scale of up to 19 areas identified as needing more
detailed study. 18 of these areas are identified on Page 2, Section D of this
document. The final location, if necessary, will be identified during the study.
The CONSULTANT will produce a list of record distances between features identifiable
on the photos. The finished exhibits will be scaled accordingly. Ortho photos are not
proposed.
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Office calculations will be used to produce scaled photos.
The CONSULTANT will deliver the V = 100' and V = 50' photo-exhibits as both
mounted photos and photo--mylars. The aerials will be produced one time only,
therefore, the City and CVAG will indicate the precise location of proposed routes and
alternates prior to production of the 1" = 100' and V = 50' scale aerials.
1-4.2 Existing Highway Characteristics
The CONSULTANT will collect available information to describe the general
characteristics of the existing roadway system in the study area.
Information will be researched with the staff of the affected cities, Riverside County as
appropriate, and CALTRANS for data sources. This will be accomplished by a letter to
the agencies involved explaining the concept of the project and requesting information.
The CONSULTANT will attend up to one (1) meeting with each agency to review the
collected information. Field visual checks will be performed to review the data
collected.
To the extent that available information provides, the inventory of existing highway
characteristics will include the following within the relevant areas study boundaries:
• Fire hydrants
• Typical sections and alignments
• Existing roadway right-of-way
• Drainage and utility easements
• Drainage facilities
• Property lines
• Intersection layouts
• Existing bridge geometries/data
• Structural and operational conditions
• Posted speeds
• Overhead utilities
1-4.3 Land Use and Socioeconomics
The CONSULTANT will collect data from readily available sources regarding current
land use, future land use plans, proposed developments, zoning, and growth projections.
These sources will include affected Cities, Riverside County and CVAG data files,
review of aerial photography,and field review. Land uses will be identified and mapped
for the following types of uses: residential, commercial, industrial, public/institutional,
undeveloped, and park land. Socioeconomic data obtained from City departments will
be supplemented by on-site observations of development characteristics.
As part of this task, the CONSULTANT will obtain preliminary data regarding park
lands and recreational areas protected under Section 4(f) to assist in the assessment of
potential 4(f) involvement. If a 4(f)statement is required, detailed data will be collected
as part of Optional Task Group 13.
1-4.4 Cultural Resources
The CONSULTANT will collect information on cultural features in the study area by
field inventory and literature searches. This information will be used to identify
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elements of the community environment which may bead versely affected by the project.
The CONSULTANT will research known and catalogued historical or archaeological
sites. The CONSULTANT will formulate for approval by the City, a statement as to
whether or not further investigation will be required. Further investigation if needed
will be pursued as additional services.
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The CONSULTANT will coordinate by phone and by letter with appropriate police,fire,
emergency medical services, school districts, religious institutions and water, sewer,
natural gas and electric utilities to determine the significance of the impacts resulting
from the development of the alternative alignments. Letters will be sent to service
agencies describing the proposed project and requesting the location of facilities and
their assessment of potential impacts.
1-4.6 Natural Environment
• Drainage. Floodways, and Floodolains
Information readily available relating to highway drainage such as floodplain
involvement, drainage problems, and potential high water due to flooding will be
collected. The CONSULTANT will coordinate with the cities and local
maintenance personnel to identify any historical problems related to drainage or
flooding.
Floodways and base (100-year) floodplains will be identified and mapped based
on data obtained from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and
other sources.
• Soils and Testing
The CONSULTANT will perform a preliminary soils investigation based on field
observation and literature research. A geologic/seismic hazards investigation will
be prepared based on records research. A summary of the general soils
composition and geologic/seismic hazards for the study will then be prepared.
• Biological Resources
Documentation pertinent to the biological resources in the vicinity of the project
area will be compiled, reviewed, and analyzed. The location of these biological
resources will be presented on V= 1000' aerials. This will include a review of(1)
general biological habitats in the area and their species composition, (2) the
presence of sensitive habitats, (3) the presence or potential presence of sensitive
species, and (4) the potential for regulatory requirements. Strategies for acquiring
new information in the project area will be determined.
The potential presence on the site of any plant or wildlife species or habitat
considered rare, endangered, threatened, sensitive, or otherwise unique by
governmental agencies (e.g., California Department of Fish and Game [CDFG],
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [USFWS]) or recognized conservation organizations
(e.g., California Native Plant Society, Audubon Society, California Natural
Diversity Data Base) will be determined.
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• Transportation Plans
Current plans for all modes of transportation will be identified, requested, and if
available, obtained.
• Relocation Impact Data
Data required for preliminary assessments, relative to relocation impacts, will be
collected. This data will include information on neighborhoods and racial/ethnic
groups potentially affected, estimated number of relocations required, and
representative property values based on a comparative analysis of existing record
information.
• Noise Impact Data
The CONSULTANT will determine noise sensitive sites within the project area.
Maps and aerial photographs of the study area will be reviewed to locate probable
noise-sensitive land uses. Projects approved or proposed for the study area will
be reviewed. Sites will be reviewed, and additional sites will be located by a
windshield survey of the study area before conducting noise measurements.
Existing noise conditions in the study area will be determined through a
combination of measurements and estimations. A variety of sites will be selected
to assist in validation of the noise prediction model used in the noise impact
analysis.
• Hazardous Waste Site Data
The CONSULTANT will review and collect data readily available concerning
hazardous waste issues that may be considered for each proposed alignment. It is
understood that these services are to be preliminary in nature, will be superseded
by any subsequent studies of a more thorough scope, and are to be conducted at
a reduced level of effort consistent with the general and planning nature of the
CONSULTANT'S services.
• Air Quality Impact Data
The CONSULTANT will collect existing information from the South Coast Air
Quality Management District regarding historical violations of air quality
standards.
• Land Ownership
The CONSULTANT will provide ownership information based upon current
assessor's records for parcels of land that lie within the proposed alignment,
including alternates, or lying immediately adjacent thereto.
1-4.7 Whitewater River Channel
The CONSULTANT will obtain as-built plans, right-of-way maps, engineering reports,
hydrologic reports and available design calculations will be obtained from two public
agencies, Riverside County Flood Control& Water Conservation District(RCFC&WCD)
and Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD). Also, the Corps of Engineers (COE) has
an interest in the Whitewater River and has it under study. Information from the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be obtained. It is our intent to
obtain and review the information from the public agencies.
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Method and peak discharges used by public agencies, i.e. CVWD, RCFC&WCD, COE,
FEMA, will be reviewed and compared for the Whitewater River. An acceptable peak
discharge will be determined and used for hydraulic modeling. This will expedite
discussion and review. The hydraulics proposed does not consider sediment transport.
Hydraulic design criteria and policies affecting width of right-of-way provided by
public agencies will be reviewed. A set of criteria and requirements will be proposed
and alignment and right-of-way width will be identified. Channel surfaces that control
storm drains entering the Whitewater River will be identified and considered in the
hydraulic analysis of the channel system.
1-4.8 Existing Land Parcels
The CONSULTANT will research and collect all record tract maps, parcel maps, records
of survey, centerline ties, corner records, bench marks, and public and private
development plans in process with the study areas which the various utilities and
agencies have available for our use.
TASK 2.0 CORRIDOR ANALYSIS
The CONSULTANT will conduct the corridor analysis using the following criteria:
2-1.0 Corridor Considerations
The project is expected to be located in the corridor identified in the Coachella Valley
Transportation Project Prioritization Study. The alternative alignments will be limited to no
more than three (3). This effort will consider man-made and natural features and alignments
consistent with the project objective.
Specific alignments are to be developed in sufficient detail to analyze their feasibility. The
alternatives will be developed on aerial photography and will include typical sections, major
alignment features, and structure types.
2-2.0 Evaluation of Corridors
Each alternative will be evaluated according to a number of evaluation criteria. The results of
the evaluation will be depicted in the form of an evaluation matrix with the criteria grouped
into engineering, environmental, and socioeconomic aspects of each corridor.
Major criteria will include the following:
• Effect on Traffic Conditions - ADT, level of service, impact to existing facilities
• Right-of-Way Requirements - The number, location, and probable cost of
necessary land takings.
• Relocation Impacts - Estimated number of individuals, families, and businesses
displaced. Estimates of individuals and families will be based on the number of
structures displaced.
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• Preliminary Estimates of Probable Cost - The CONSULTANT will use unit costs
provided by Caltrans, CVAG and the municipalities to prepare order of
magnitude projections of probable costs associated with each alternative. These
estimates will include design and construction costs. Any available previous
studies will be used in this subtask.
• Ecological Characteristics - Impacts of each alternative will be identified with
respect to appropriate environmental criteria.
• Maintenance of traffic conditions
• Viability of specific construction procedures/requirements
• Consideration of transit facilities, pedestrian facilities, and bicycle facilities
Based on the evaluation,alternatives will be screened, and viable alternatives will be identified
for further analysis in Task 3. One preferred alternative will be identified at this point.
TASK 3.0 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN ANALYSIS
A conceptual design analysis will be conducted for the preferred alternative identified in Task 2.0.
3-1.0 Prepare Base Maps
The CONSULTANT will prepare one strip map base on V = 100' scale photos. The strip map
base will cover only the Mid-Valley Parkway and Palm Springs Bypass alignment selected from
the alternatives, as well as the alternatives for the express route to the Palm Springs Airport.
The Strip map base will be composed of aerial photography, and readily available digitized
property,easement and utility information. The strip base will be delivered as plan mylars and
computer disks using Autocad file format for the digitized information.
3-2.0 Establish Design Alternatives
Up to three (3) realistic and viable build alternatives will be identified jointly by the
CONSULTANT and the TCC. The alternatives will be developed in sufficient detail to permit
evaluation of the range of impacts.
For the viable design alternatives, the CONSULTANT will define the following:
• Horizontal Alignment Features -These will be depicted on aerial photography and
will include the project centerline and approximate rights-of-way limits.
• Typical Cross Sections - These will indicate typical roadway elements, including
shoulders, paved areas, lane delineations, and other features. Up to ten (10)
sections will be developed.
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• Structures - Up to three (3) superstructure and up to three (3) substructure
alternatives will be evaluated and considered. Preliminary plans showing plan
views and elevations of viable alternatives will be prepared, and a
recommendation will be made.
• Visual and Noise Mitigations - These will indicate typical improvement cross
sections, including walls,plant materials, hardscape, bike paths, lighting and other
features. Schematic plans will be depicted on aerial photographs.
3-3.0 Hydrologic Studies
• Whitewater River - Floodplain study to be prepared for river reach adjacent to
proposed parkway. A maximum of three (3) alternatives will be modeled for
floodplain impact, roadway protection, and required right-of-way. Topographic
survey for the channel system is not proposed. It is assumed that existing
topographic information (200-scale from RCFC&WCD, 50-scale from
RCFC&WCD, and 200-scale from Cathedral City) will be adequate for routing
purposes.
• Highway Drainage - Existing drainage systems which will carry the highway
runoff will be identified. The highway runoff which will be discharged into these
systems will be determined using Caltrans guidelines. The impacts to these
existing systems will be evaluated. Existing drainage plans will be reviewed
during this task.
3-4.0 Perform Comparative Analysis of Design Alternatives
Following the definition of feasible design alternatives in the preceding task, a comparative
analysis of the alternatives will be performed.
In comparing the corridor alternatives, the following factors will be considered:
• Preliminary Projection of Probable Cost - Unit costs developed in task 2-2.0 will
be used to prepare order of magnitude estimates of costs associated with each
alternative. Estimates of probable cost will include preliminary engineering and
construction costs.
• Establish Preliminary Right-of-Way Based on Record Data -The right-of-way
requirements for the flood control channel will be evaluated for up to three (3)
alternative alignments of the Mid-Valley Parkway along the Whitewater River.
Right-of-Way will be identified considering channel geometries, roadway and
embankment back slopes for each alternative.
• Relocation Plan - Estimated displacements resulting from each alternative.
• Environmental Impacts - This will include a preliminary comparative analysis of
environmental impacts for each alternative.
• Maintenance of Traffic During Construction
• Consideration of Transit facilities, pedestrian facilities, and bicycle facilities
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An alternatives report will be prepared that will describe the alternatives graphically and
verbally and present the results of the comparative analysis. Twenty (20) copies of the
alternatives report will be provided for the TCC.
3-5.0 Select Preferred Alternative
Based on the results of the comparative analysis of design alternatives, in conjunction with the
City, Public Advisory Committee, and the TCC, a selection will be made of the preferred
alternative to be evaluated in the EIR. For the purpose of this scope of services, it is assumed
that the necessary documentation will be an environmental impact report prepared to California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) standards.
3-6.0 Preliminary Engineering Report
The preliminary engineering report will be prepared following the completion of the
Alternatives Public Meeting and an in-house meeting with the City. Information previously
gathered will be updated to reflect any changes in the alternative locations or typical section
as identified in the public meeting.
The report will address viable project alternatives both graphically and verbally. A
comparative evaluation, in matrix format, will be included addressing alternative horizontal,
typical cross-section, preliminary right-of-way costs, acreage involved, preliminary structure
concepts and locations, the location of retention basins and/or impoundments as may be
required, and maintenance of traffic. Graphics for the report will be prepared on aerial
photography, and 20 copies of the report will be submitted to the TCC for review. The
preferred alternative will be identified.
TASK 4.0 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
4-0.0 Meetings
For purposes of clarity, meetings included in this scope are listed below. As these meetings are
mentioned in the individual tasks in which they occur, it should not be construed that any
meetings beyond those listed below are contemplated.
Group Number of Meetings
Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) 12
Public Advisory Committee (PAC) 6
Public Meetings 3
CVAG Approval Process 2
CVAG Planning Commission 2
Public Hearings 2
Palm Springs Unified School District 1
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4-1.0 Public Involvement Program
Based on the Consultant's experience and information furnished by the City at the notice to
proceed meeting, a public involvement program will be implemented. The plan will be
prepared in accordance with CEQA Guidelines. The purpose of the Public Involvement
Program is to gather input from concerned citizens, agencies, private groups, and government
entities.
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4-1.1 Identification of Concerned Public
To facilitate public participation in the planning and project development process, a list
will be compiled by the TCC to include the following groups:
• State, local, and federal agencies having concern in this project.
• Local public interest groups (i.e., business, commerce, residential, historic,
minority, ecological, or environmental) being affected or having concern in this
project.
These groups will be contacted by phone or letter at the onset of the project and kept
informed quarterly by letter, during the course of the study so that their input is
incorporated into the planning process. During the course of the study, individual
citizens expressing an interest in the project will also be identified, and included on the
list.
* 4-1.2 Public Meetings/Workshop
During the evaluation of alternatives for the proposed improvements a public
informational meeting(alternatives public meeting)will be held with the public and local
government agencies. This meeting preferably will be held in a suitable location within
project limits. The informational meeting will be held after the corridor evaluation and
preliminary alternative alignments are developed. This meeting will serve the dual
purpose of obtaining input for the project development as well as informing interested
parties of the study's current status. Up to three (3) meetings will be held with CVAG
serving as the coordinating agency. Suitable facilities for each meeting will be supplied
by the City or CVAG.
The CONSULTANT will provide the following for the alternatives public meeting:
• Preparation of display graphics
• Preparation of legal advertisements
• Preparation of news releases
• Briefing of City staff before the public meeting
• Set-up and tear-down of all display graphics
• Conduct a debriefing session following the public workshop to discuss with the
TCC the comments and input received
• Summarize, in Technical Memorandum form, the major concerns and issues
raised.
4-1.3 Meeting Results
Information received during the public meetings will be classified and filed intact
without editorial action so that all views are maintained and made available as source
data.
4-1.4 Planning Commission Meetings
The CONSULTANT will prepare exhibits and materials for two(2) public meetings with
the CVAG Planning Commission for review of the Draft EIR, and for one (1) meeting
with the Palm Springs Planning Commission for the approval of the final EIR. The
activities to be performed by the CONSULTANT will consist of:
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• Preparing all materials for display
• Preparing the script for the meeting
• Reviewing the materials and presentation with the City before the public hearing
• Attending and participating in the hearing, including the key staff members of the
Consultant team
*4-2.0 CVAG Public Hearing
The CONSULTANT will prepare exhibits and materials for two (2) formal public hearings,
which will be held during the EIR approval process. The draft document and the public
hearing will present a comparative analysis of the engineering and environmental consequences
of the preferred alignment. The activities to be performed by the CONSULTANT will consist
of:
• Preparing all materials for display
• Preparing the script for the meeting
• Reviewing the materials and presentation with the City before the public hearing
• Attending and participating in the hearing, including the key staff members of the
Consultant team
Specific responsibilities of the CO114SULTANT will include preparation of legal and display
advertisements, notification letters to parties on the public involvement mailing list, property
owner letters, news releases, all public hearing material, set-up and dismantling of materials,
and identifying and responding to the issues raised. Suitable facilities for each meeting will
be supplied by CVAG.
* This item will be paid out of the time and materials account established by the City of Palm
Springs. The consultant will be paid based on the effort required to respond to these comments
up to the established not to exceed limit unless an increase in the not to exceed limit is
approved by the City.
TASK 5 PREPARATION OF THE INITIAL STUDY/NOTICE OF PREPARATION
5-1.0 Initial Study
The CONSULTANT will prepare an Initial Study according to the requirements of CEQA, the
State CEQA Guidelines (Section 15063), and procedures of the City of Palm Springs. It will
comply with the content requirements of recent case law, specifically Citizens Association for
Sensible Development of Bishop Area v. County of Inyo (1985) and Sandstrom v. County of
Mendocino (1988), wherein both a checklist of impacts and reasoned explanations of the
findings of the study are needed.
The CONSULTANT will prepare a draft Initial Study for CVAG and the City of Palm Springs
to review. Following receipt of the comments, the CONSULTANT will revise and submit the
Initial Study to CVAG and the city for final review. The CONSULTANT will prepare and
distribute the Notice of Preparation. The CONSULTANT will prepare 100 copies of the Draft
Initial Study and 100 copies of the Final Initial Study.
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5-2.0 Agency Coordination
The CONSULTANT will informally consult by telephone and by follow-up memoranda with
all responsible and affected federal, state and local governments and agencies, public and
private utility companies, railroads airports, and other entities or individuals what may be
affected by the project to define their issues of concern; provided that CONSULTANT shall
not be required to contact those agencies that normally would not be contacted for a project
of this type. The Initial Study's findings will be prepared in coordination with all members of
the project team.
Affected agencies include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Bureau of Land Management
• U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
• U. S. Fish and Wildlife Services
• California Department of Fish and Game
• Local Flood Control District (RCFC and CVWD)
• Dry Utility Agencies
• Local Sewer and Water Districts
• Regional Water Quality Control Board
• Air Quality Management District
• Agua Caliente Indian Tribe
• Bureau of Indian Affairs
5-3.0 Issues of No Significant Impact
The CONSULTANT will identify issues for which no significant impacts will occur (therefore
needing no additional consideration)and topics that require further evaluation in the EIR. This
will narrow and precisely define the scope of the EIR, provide a strategic action plan for
completing the environmental process as efficiently as possible, and determine an effective
approach for addressing the consultations and approvals needed by other agencies.
5-4.0 Scoping Meeting
In compliance with the CEQA Guidelines and Procedures, the CONSULTANT will attend one
(1) joint public and agency Scoping meeting which will be held in conjunction with the first
public meeting in the community to solicit input on the scope of the EIR and potential
alternatives as discussed in Task 4-1.3. The location of the Scoping meeting will be determined
by the City of Palm Springs. One public notice regarding the Scoping meeting will be prepared
by the CONSULTANT and published in a paper of general readership 10 days before the
Scoping meeting. The publication of the scoping notice shall be coordinated by the
CONSULTANT.
TASK 6 PREPARATION OF SCREENCHECK DRAFT EIR
6-1.0 Project Description
The CONSULTANT will prepare the project description section of the EIR to include the
following:
a. Regional and local setting
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b. Project history
C. Objectives of the project
d. Project characteristics, including any discretionary actions required by the lead
agency, and important project features
e. Intended uses of the EIR (as required by Section 15124(d) of the State CEQA
Guidelines), including a list of responsible and other agencies expected to use the
EIR in decision making and a list of approvals for which the EIR will be used.
6-2.0 Coordination With Other Projects
The CONSULTANT will identify reasonably foreseeable projects in the study area that may
result in cumulative impacts with the proposed project, and consider them throughout the
impact evaluation.
6-3.0 Non-Significant Effects
The CONSULTANT will describe effects found not to be significant, in accordance with
Section 15128 of the State CEQA Guidelines, by listing them with brief a explanation of why
they are not significant, or by referral to the Initial Study.
6-4.0 Baseline Conditions, Impact Evaluation, and Mitigation Measures
The CONSULTANT will document baseline conditions, conduct impact evaluations, and
formulate mitigation measures. Specific topical areas to be addressed, the general approach to
be used, and the known issues to be confronted in each section are described below. Growth-
inducing and cumulative impacts will be evaluated in a separate section at the end of the EIR.
a. Earth Resources--A geotechnical report will be prepared by the CONSULTANT.
This report will review the existing geological setting of the project area (i.e., soil
types, geological constraints, and address the potential for impacts from soil or
geological conditions onsite or in the project vicinity.) The CONSULTANT will
also provide conceptual measures, if necessary, to mitigate identified project
impacts. The geotechnical report will be summarized for inclusion in the EIR.
b. Hydrology/Water Quality--The CONSULTANT will prepare a hydrology report.
This report will review the existing hydrological setting, address the potential
hydrological impacts resulting from implementation of the proposed project and
propose mitigation measures, if necessary. The CONSULTANT will address the
water quality impacts of the proposed project. To complete the Hydrology/Water
Quality analysis for the EIR, the CONSULTANT will coordinate with local flood
control districts including Riverside County Flood Control and Coachella Valley
Water District, and the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
C. Air Quality--The short-term (construction-related)and long-term impacts on air
quality associated with the project will be evaluated by the CONSULTANT.
Regional air quality (South East Desert Air Basin) and local air quality in the
vicinity of the proposed project will be described based on existing data.
Micrometeorological conditions in the vicinity of the project that could affect air
pollutant dispersal or transport will be described, if needed; however, field
monitoring of meteorology and pollutant emissions is not needed. Air emissions
associated with construction and completed use of the proposed project will be
assessed using California Air Resources Board approved models.
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The local air quality impact of the project on local carbon monoxide
concentrations will be assessed at up to 10 locations using the Caline computer
model. Regional air quality impacts will be assessed using project related
emissions, regional ambient pollutant concentrations, and the region's attainment
of state and national ambient air quality standards.
The CONSULTANT will determine the conformity of the project to the adopted
Regional Mobility Plan and Air Quality Management Plan for the South East
Desert Air Basin, using adopted conformity procedures for determining
consistency of projects to adopted plans. If the project is not consistent, the
CONSULTANT will identify mitigation measures in accordance with adopted
procedures.
d. Noise--The areas where there is the potential of noise impact will be identified
using land-use information, preliminary design information, and field
reconnaissance. Field noise measurements will be conducted at 12 locations to
define the existing noise environmental. Twenty minute samples will be recorded
per CALTRANS noise monitoring guidelines. Specific locations will be jointly
selected with the Technical Coordinating Committee. The Federal Highway
Traffic Noise Prediction Model will be used, as modified, to provide Community
Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) contours for existing and future project traffic
and roadways identified as having significant changes in traffic volumes due to
the proposed project. The CNEL noise contours will be mapped and used to
determine land use compatibility per the respective jurisdictional criteria. Impacts
on noise sensitive land uses from noise generated by stationary and mobile
construction equipment will also be determined. Mitigation measures designed to
reduce impacts to acceptable noise levels will be determined where necessary.
Both an evaluation of the potential mitigation measures and a discussion of their
effectiveness will be provided.
e. Land Use, Applicable Flans, and Policies--A land use report will be prepared by
the CONSULTANT. This report will identify the existing and proposed land uses
in the project area. The report will also include exhibits which depict existing and
proposed land uses based on the general plans of the affected jurisdictions. The
report will evaluate the proposed project in relation to surrounding land uses and
city plans and policies, and address the compatibility of the uses per the City of
Palm Springs CEQA Guidelines and Procedures and other jurisdictional criteria.
Impacts on existing and potential future land uses in the project vicinity should
be assessed in both the construction (short-term) and operations (long-term)
phases. Density, interrelationship of uses, and environmental impacts will be
addressed from a land use impact perspective. The appropriateness of the
proposed project will be evaluated with respect to the existing and proposed
General Plan land uses, emerging land use trends, and regional access availability.
Mitigation measures will be developed to reduce or eliminate adverse land use
effects. The land use report will be summarized and incorporated into the EIR.
f. Public Services, Facilities, and Utilities--The CONSULTANT will coordinate
with city staff and affected public service and utility purveyors to assess the
potential impacts of the proposed project.
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The following services, facilities, and utility systems will be analyzed:
■ Fire Protection ■ Law Enforcement
■ Water Supply ■ Sewer/Wastewater
■ Parks/Recreation ■ Solid Waste Disposal
■ Schools ■ Electrical Service
■ Natural Gas Service ■ Telephone
■ Cable Television
The potential to affect these facilities during project implementation will be
addressed based on correspondence with the utility owners and service providers.
Measures will be provided in the EIR to mitigate impacts to public services and
utilities. Being a transportation project it is not anticipated that the proposed
project would result in a significant increase in consumption of water, natural gas
or electricity or generation of wastewater or solid waste which would result in the
need for additional services. A meeting with the Palm Springs Unified School
District is anticipated due to the potential impacts on the Cathedral City High
School which is scheduled to open in September 1991.
g. Transportation/Circulation--A transportation/circulation report will be prepared
by the CONSULTANT. The traffic analysis will review existing traffic
conditions, address potential short-term (construction) and long term impacts to
the local circulation system resulting from project implementation, and propose
mitigation measures, if necessary. The report will address transit needs in the
corridor. The existing CVAG Transportation Model will be the basis for traffic
projections. The report will identify the socioeconomic data base utilized for the
analysis. The Transportation/Circulation Report will be summarized in the EIR.
h. Aesthetics/Visual Resources--The potential impacts from construction and use of
the proposed project will be evaluated through the use of ground-level site
photographs from sensitive viewpoints near the project site. Impacts will be
assessed in terms of visibility of the project, alteration of the visual setting,
sensitivity of viewpoints, and the potential for light and glare. Mitigation
measures will be considered for recommendation, if necessary, to reduce any
significant impacts.
i. Biological Resource--The project area will be surveyed to characterize general
biological resources on the site. A 200-scale (1" = 200') topographic map and
aerial photograph will be used to assist in this reconnaissance.
The potential presence on the site of any plant or wildlife species or habitat
considered rare, endangered, threatened, sensitive, or otherwise unique by
governmental agencies (e.g., California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG),
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS),or recognized conservation organizations
(e.g., California Native Plant Society, Audubon Society, California Natural
Diversity Data Base) will be determined. Wetlands and riparian areas within the
project boundaries will be identified and generally mapped in accordance with the
requirements of CEQA. This does not represent a wetland delineation pursuant
to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act or Chapter 1600 of the CDFG Code.
Habitat linkages (wildlife corridors) will also be identified and addressed as a
sensitive resource. General biological habitats and both known and potentially
sensitive biological resources will be mapped with the aid of 250-scale topographic
maps and aerial photographs. The sizes of these resource areas will be quantified.
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A list of site flora and fauna will be prepared to include abundance, habitat,
notation of native or introduced species.
Potentially significant direct and indirect impacts (adverse and beneficial) on
biological resources posed by the proposed project will be assessed. Proposed
habitat removal will be quantified by habitat type. Feasible mitigation measures
available to reduce or eliminate the potential adverse impacts of the proposed
project on biological resources will be recommended. Emphasis will be placed on
providing for reasonable compatibility between development and biological
resources. Unavoidable adverse impacts will be enumerated.
This scope of services does not provide for regulatory compliance, such as Clean
Water Act Section 404, Chapter 1600 of the California Fish and Game Code
permitting or Section 7 consultation with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
In addition, this scope includes focused surveys for the endangered desert tortoise
which is known to occur in the study area. The need for surveys for other
sensitive species or other work may be determined as a result of initial surveys and
may be recommended as additional services, if appropriate.
j. Cultural and Scientific Resources -- The CONSULTANT will prepare the
archaeological and paleontological analysis for the proposed project. For both
technical areas, the effort will involve a literature search, a field survey (if
necessary), research, and report preparation. Direct contact with the appropriate
Native American groups will be undertaken during this task. The reports will
include impact assessment and proposed mitigation measures to lessen the impact
to any known cultural or scientific resource in the area. This report will also
discuss the cultural significance and potential project impacts to the Agua Caliente
Indian Tribe.
k. Socioeconomics -- The CONSULTANT will prepare a socioeconomic report. To
address socioeconomics in the EiR, a summary of existing and projected
population, employment, and housing in the project area (for all affected
jurisdictions) will be presented, based on available data. In addition, the report
will describe the anticipated direct and secondary population, employment and
housing effects that would result from project implementation. These projections
will be evaluated for consistency with census data and forecasts developed by the
affected jurisdictions Measures to mitigate significant adverse effects will be
suggested. The CONSULTANT will summarize the socioeconomic report in the
EIR.
1. Hazardous Materials Compliance -- Potential and known hazardous waste
contamination sites on or in the study area of the proposed project will be
reviewed by conducting a cursory windshield survey of land uses in the project
area; reviewing hazardous waste sites lists produced by Federal, State, and local
regulating agencies;and correspondence/interviews with local and state regulating
agencies. Local planning departments will be contacted to obtain information on
the historical uses of the project site to reference the potential for hazardous waste
contamination from past use, storage, or disposal of hazardous materials onsite.
The study will graphically plot(if necessary) and describe the preliminary results
of the list review and interviews/correspondence with agency officials, and
identify potential or known hazardous materials contamination sites which may
preclude, delay, or complicate the proposed project. Mitigation measures will be
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developed to reduce the level of hazardous materials impacts. No soil sampling
or subsurface testing will be conducted. The potential impacts of hazardous
materials transport on the proposed facility will also be discussed. All sources and
officials consulted will be referenced.
6-5.0 Adverse Impact
The CONSULTANT will discuss all significant unavoidable adverse impacts, in conformance
with the State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15126(b). Included in the discussion will be any
impacts that can be partially mitigated, but not to a level that is less than significant. Any
mitigation measures deemed infeasible due to additional impacts resulting from their
implementation will also be discussed.
6-6.0 Growth Inducing and Cumulative Impact
The CONSULTANT will include growth-inducing and cumulative impact evaluations in the
EIR. To the extent possible, the analysis will address known projects, either approved or
proposed within growth areas in the vicinity of the project. The cumulative impact assessment
will be prepared based on reasonably foreseeable development projects that may, in
combination with the proposed project, create adverse environmental impacts.
6-7.0 Alternative Alignments
The CONSULTANT will prepare the alternatives section of the EIR based on alternative
alignment descriptions. The CONSULTANT will address up to 4 alternatives to the proposed
project, including the no-project alternative. The alternatives section will be provided in
sufficient detail for comparison with the proposed project. Each alternative will be evaluated
with respect to each key impact category reviewed for the proposed project(e.g.,traffic, noise,
air quality). During the course of environmental assessment, minor variations to the proposed
project that could have the effect of reducing or eliminating environmental concerns may
become apparent; up to three (3) of these variations will be evaluated and documented.
The CONSULTANT will discuss, as required by the State CEQA Guidelines, the advantages
and disadvantages of each alternative and the reasons for rejecting or recommending the
project alternatives stated. The environmentally superior alternative will be identified. A
summary of the various alternatives and associated impacts will be provided as part of the EIR
summary.
6-8.0 Conclusions Summary
The CONSULTANT will prepare a summary presenting the significant conclusions of the EIR
in a manner that is easily understood by the public. A summary "table" format will be
developed to identify the significant impacts and the effectiveness of the recommended
mitigation measures. A summary of the alternatives analyses will also be presented, as will
issues still to be resolved and issues subject to potential controversy.
6-9.0 CEQA Mandated Requirements
The CONSULTANT will prepare other CEQA-mandated sections of the EIR as follows:
a. Table of Contents
b. Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitment of Resources
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C. Relationship Between Short-Term Uses of Man's Environment and Maintenance
and Enhancement of Long-Term Productivity
d. Effects Found Not to Be Significant
e. List of Organizations and Persons Consulted
f. Preparers of the Environmental Document
g. References
h. Appendices
6-10.0 Quality Assurance Review/Report Preparation
The CONSULTANT will conduct quality assurance review of the document for compliance
with all CEQA regulations and City of Palm Springs standards. The screencheck EIR will be
distributed to the members of the Technical Coordinating Committee for a two week review
period. One hundred (100) copies of the screencheck EIR will be prepared.
6-11.0 Document Preparation Requirements
The CONSULTANT will prepare the Screencheck Draft EIR according to the requirements of
CEQA, the State of California CEQA Guidelines, procedures of the City of Palm Springs, and
relevant case law, including Citizens Association for Sensible Development of Bishop Area v
County of Invo and Sundstrom v. County of Mendocino (wherein both a checklist of impacts
and reasoned explanations of the findings of the study are needed).
TASK 7 PREPARATION OF DRAFT EIR
7-1.0 Comments On The Screencheck FIR
The CONSULTANT will coordinate with the City of Palm Springs project coordinator who will
assemble comments on, and suggested revisions to, the screencheck draft EIR. This task
includes one (1) meeting with the City including legal counsel to review comments. One set
of unified comments will be provided to the project team.
7-2.0 EIR Revisions
The CONSULTANT will complete one (1) set of revisions to the screencheck draft EIR,
pursuant to review comments. It is anticipated that comments received will be reasonable and
pertinent, and that extensive rewrites will not be necessary; presuming that a legally sufficient
Screencheck Draft EIR, as defined in Section 6-11.0, will have been prepared by
CONSULTANT. A total of 200 hours has been budgeted for this task.
7-3.0 Draft EIR Distribution
Upon approval by the City of Palm Springs of the Draft EIR, the CONSULTANT will
reproduce and distribute the draft EIR to the distribution list. One hundred fifty(150) copies
of the draft EIR will be prepared.
M This item will be paid out of the time and materials account established by the City of Palm
Springs. The consultant will be paid based on the effort required to respond to these comments
up to the established not to exceed limit, unless an increase in the not to exceed limit is
approved by the City.
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7-4.0 Notice of Completion
The CONSULTANT will prepare the Notice of Completion(NOC)in compliance with the State
CEQA guidelines and distribute to State Clearinghouse. Per the City of Palm Springs CEQA
Guidelines and procedures, a notice of availability shall be directly mailed to property owners
within 400-feet of the project and published in a newspaper of general readership.
7-5.0 List of Overriding Considerations and Statement of Findings
The CONSULTANT will prepare a draft List of Overriding Considerations as well as a draft
Statement of Findings. The effort involved with preparation of these two items is assumed to
be in keeping with projects of similar size and complexity.
TASK 8 SCREENCHECK FINAL EIR
8-1.0 Comments On The Draft EIR.
The City of Palm Springs project coordinator will compile and transmit to the project team all
written comments on the draft FIR.
8-2.0 Review Comments
The CONSULTANT will confer with the TCC to review written comments on the draft EIR
and comments from public meetings and hearings to develop a general framework and
strategies for preparation of responses. The format of the Final EIR will be as an attachment
of responses to comments to the text of the draft EIR. Revisions of the Draft EIR text and
reprinting it as part of the Final EIR are assumed to not be needed.
M8-3.0 Response To Comments
The CONSULTANT will submit the screencheck Final EIR with draft responses to comments
for review by the Technical Coordinating Committee. A two week review period of the
screencheck Final EIR is assumed. Responses that are within the scope and budget consist of
explanations, elaborations, or clarifications of the data contained in the draft EIR. If new
analysis, issues, alternatives, or substantial project changes need to be addressed, a contract
amendment will be negotiated.
* This item will be paid out of the time and materials account established by the City of Palm
Springs. The consultant will be paid based on the effort required to respond to these comments
up to the established not to exceed limit unless an increase in the not to exceed limit is
approved by the City.
TASK 9 PREPARATION OF FINAL EIR
9-1.0 Comments On The Screencheck Final EIR
The CONSULTANT will coordinate with the project coordinator at the City of Palm Springs
who will assemble comments on, and suggested revisions to, the Screencheck final EIR. One
set of unified comments will be provided to the CONSULTANT.
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*9-2.0 Final Revisions
Based on staff comments, the CONSULTANT will complete one (1) revision to the responses
to comments. Revisions will be prepared in conformance with the scope of work. It is
anticipated that comments received will be reasonable and pertinent, and that extensive
rewrites will not be necessary. A total of 80 hours has been budgeted for this task.
9-3.0 Final EIR Distribution
The CONSULTANT will assemble and reproduce the Final EIR for distribution to the public.
One hundred fifty copies of the final EIR will be prepared.
9-4.0 Notice of Determination
The CONSULTANT will file Notice of Determination with the County Clerk per CEQA
standards.
* This item will be paid out of the time and materials account established by the City of Palm
Springs. The consultant will be paid based on the effort required to respond to these comments
up to the established not to exceed limit, unless an increase in the not to exceed limit is
approved by the City.
TASK 10 FINAL ENGINEERING REPORT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY RESERVATION MAPS
This task group will include the preparation of the Final Engineering Report and the Right-of-Way
reservation maps.
10-1.0 Engineering Report
After location/design approval has been received from the City, a final engineering report will
be prepared for the recommended alternative. The report will contain the engineering data
developed during the preferred alternative study and will include design criteria and design
elements that will be used as the basis for development of project plans. The report contents
will include the following:
• Typical sections for roadways and bridges.
• Traffic data.
• Conceptual layout of up to 19 interchanges, at-grade intersections, or flyovers. These
locations will be the same as defined in Task 1-4.1.
• Design speed.
• Clear recovery area.
• Horizontal alignment, degree of curvature.
• Alternate horizontal alignment to be considered during preliminary plan development.
• Projected right-of-way costs for the preferred alternative.
• Outfall sites and possible retention area locations.
• Final engineering comparison of alternatives based on the foregoing data.
• Projection of probable construction cost.
• Maintenance of traffic considerations.
• Right-of-way requirements.
One Hundred (100) copies of the Final Engineering Report will be provided to the City.
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10-2.0 Whitewater River Alignments
Cost projections for the flood control system will be identified for each Parkway alternative.
A plan showing alignment,channel cross-sections and tabulated cost estimate will be provided.
A plan will be provided showing alternative alignments. Preliminary centerline and general
location of each alternative will be shown. A profile of each alternative channel system (if
needed) will show flowline elevation, top of bank and calculated water surface.
10-3.0 Landscaping
The CONSULTANT will provide preliminary landscaping recommendations. The services will
include:
• Typical cross sections for each major segment of roadway, and type of landscape
treatment.
• Schematic plan showing limits of each type of landscape treatment, including typical
treatment of interchanges and fly-overs.
• A plant list of the species of landscaping material proposed.
• An exhibit showing a similar type of treatment, using photographs of an existing
installation and/or renderings.
10-4.0 Right-of-Way Reservation Maps
Immediately following the public hearing, right-of-way reservation maps will be prepared for
the recommended alternative. These maps will accompany the final environmental document
submittal to the City and will be prepared in the following manner:
• The maps will be developed in accordance with the requirements of the City under the
supervision of a professional land surveyor.
• The maps will be drawn at a scale of I" = 100' on mylar.
• The maps will show the information as follows:
a. Subdivision, block and street names
b. Property appraiser's lot and parcel numbers
C. Reservation lines and alignment centerline (where necessary for new alignment)
d. Dimension to reservation line from either property line; existing right-of-way
line; or centerline of existing roadway
e. Section, township and range
• The maps will state in bold letters "NOT A SURVEY," where applicable.
• The alignment for the project will be set from existing "platted" records.
• A schedule of right-of-way requirements (table of ownerships and takings) will be
prepared from title search data furnished by the City.
TASK 11 TRANSPORTATION FINANCING PLAN
The CONSULTANT shall structure a preliminary financing plan to conceptually define a mix of
financing and management strategies for funding and building the project. It is not intended that this
represent a final financial plan, or that this effort will result in the sale of bonds. More detailed
revenue studies, bonding analysis and reviews beyond the scope of this contract will be needed prior
to the sale of bonds.
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I1-1.0 Financing Task Force
A special transportation financing task force comprised of community leaders will be
assembled. It is anticipated that one or more elected officials will be involved on this
committee as well as members of the technical staff of the various municipalities, Riverside
County, and CVAG. The task force may be a sub-committee of the CAC. Up to three (3)
meetings will be held to address the issues of funding mechanisms. Up to two (2) of these
meetings are anticipated to be all-day workshop sessions, possibly to be held on Saturdays, to
develop policy recommendations for final action on the part of CVAG and other policy makers.
Smaller subcommittees of the Task Force may be formed to facilitate the review and analysis
process. The CONSULTANT will attend up to two (2) subcommittee meetings. The
CONSULTANT will prepare a set of financial program goals and objectives and will review
these with the funding Task Force.
It is understood that the City will Provide all available data that it has access to, in the formats
specified by the Consultant. The City will also assist the Consultant by acquiring specified data
from other government agencies.
11-2.0 Financing Research
The CONSULTANT will review the advantages and problems that other selected transportation
agencies have experienced in developing private sector funding for expressway programs.
Telephone and literature research will be the basis of the presentation of up to six (6) case
studies of funding techniques that might be applied. A brief description of each of these case
studies will be provided. The CONSULTANT will review recent developments regarding debt
financing instruments that have been recently proposed and developed by selected investment
bankers. Up to five (5) instruments will be reviewed.
I1-3.0 Special Benefit District Analysis
The CONSULTANT will develop one generalized special benefit district concept delineating
areas near selected interchanges as preliminary candidates for special benefit assessment. One
set of very preliminary zonal boundaries (not more than two-tiers) will be developed for the
purpose of sizing the order-of-magnitude revenue yield and supportable bond that might be
generated from this financing technique. Rough, order-of-magnitude real estate absorption
rates for broad areas of the Valley will be used to estimate a preliminary build-out horizon for
each benefit district. Approximate property value increases created by the project will also be
estimated based on experience from the advent of I-10 in the Coachella Valley. Two levels of
assessment will be tested and the results presented to the Transportation Financing Task Force.
As a result of the feedback obtained from the Task Force, the CONSULTANT will perform
one refinement of the conceptual special benefit district package, and develop one additional
conceptual estimate of revenue yield and bond sizing. This exercise will not be intended to be
a final refined plan for special benefit districts, but will represent a conceptual possibility, for
the purposes of composing a master conceptual financing plan containing several elements.
11-4.0 Develop Conceptual Funding Alternatives
The CONSULTANT will identify up to fifteen (15) conceptual funding options to be explored
and present these findings for review by the Task Force. Each of the options will be reviewed
for relative advantages and disadvantages. This analysis will include a preliminary projection
of the revenue yields for each of the funding options. Shortfalls in funding for the project will
be projected. These costs will then be compared against the various revenue yields from the
funding options developed. These funding options will include:
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• Increased vehicle registration fees
• Revised traffic impact fee structure
• Proffer System
• Donations/contributions of right-of-way and cash
• Tax increment financing
• Subordinated loans with private collateral
• General obligation bonds
• Eight(8)additional funding options not listed above, provided the scope of the analysis
is similar to that required for a special benefit district and that no additional data is
required.
A qualitative evaluation matrix will be prepared, ranking alternative funding concepts against
the following criteria:
• Simplicity
• Certainty
• Economic efficiency
• Revenue adequacy
• Perceived public acceptability
Up to two (2) alternative conceptual boundary plans for special taxing districts and special
traffic impact fee districts will be developed and reviewed with the Task Force subcommittee
for boundaries and generalized fee rates.
11-5.0 Develop Priorities For The Conceptual Funding Options and Assemble Funding Packages
The CONSULTANT will assist the Task Force in setting priorities for each identified funding
option and identify possible packages of funding options for use in the Valley. The
CONSULTANT will assemble the generalized recommendations and conceptual packages of
funding options of the Financial Task Force. It is anticipated that up to two (2) funding
packages will be created for consideration by the City and CVAG.
11-6.0 Perform Institutional Management Analysis
Up to five(5)different management structures will be examined as possible long range vehicles
to fund and deliver the recommended transportation improvement program. These options may
include: Conventional Expressway Authority, non-profit transportation corporation(s),
Regional Transportation Authority, one (1) combination of the above and one (1) privatized
approach.
Advantages and disadvantages of the above will be reviewed. The use of private sector services
firms in relation to the above options will be reviewed.
11-7.0 Transportation Financing Report
The CONSULTANT will prepare a report outlining the results of this sub task.
TASK 12.0 MID-VALLEY PARKWAY TERMINUS STUDY
Task 12 shall consist of the preparation of a corridor study that will look at three alternatives to the
proposed terminus of the Mid-Valley Parkway at Monterey Avenue. The most easterly of these
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alternatives will have the corridor terminus at Cook Street. These alternatives will keep in mind the
potential of extending the Mid-Valley Parkway.
12-1.0 Data Collection and Inventory of Existing Conditions in Study Area
12-1A The CONSULTANT shall use only existing information available from Federal,
State, regional, local agencies, private services, and his own files.
12-1.2 The CONSULTANT shall utilize existing aerial photography at a scale of V=200'
upon which the environmental/engineering considerations will typically be
plotted.
12-1.3 The CONSULTANT shall assemble only existing available data for the corridor
for both existing and projected future conditions, including:
1. Land use patterns (Riverside County and Municipalities)
2. Major community facilities and services
3. Parks, recreation areas, or other 4(f) lands
4. Known historic/archaeological sites
5. Ecological communities (wetlands, flora, fauna)
6. Water resources/drainage facilities
7. 100-year floodplain
8. Socially/environmentally sensitive areas
9. Interchanges
10. Railroads
11. Major utility corridors
12. Airports
13. Highway characteristics and considerations
14. Topography - USGS or Riverside County Flood Control topography if
available.
15. Parcel boundaries
Up to four (4) map overlays will be prepared for purposes of reviewing alignments.
12-1.4 The CONSULTANT shall review existing levels of service at major intersections
along the corridor.
12-2.0 Review Need for Improvements
The CONSULTANT shall utilize the results of previous studies as a base for this effort. To
provide useful traffic projections, the CONSULTANT shall utilize professional judgment and
experience, and shall document the basis for judgment limitations appropriate to projected
figures.
Study area in Task 12 is bounded on the north by the northern right-of-way line, on the west
by the western right-of-way line for Monterey Avenue, on the south by the northern right-of-
way line for Frank Sinatra Drive, and on the east by the extension of the eastern right-of-way
for Cook Street.
12-2.1 The CONSULTANT shall review the study corridor to refine volume projections
within the corridor. Up to two (2) specialized model analyses (select link and/or
zone modeling)are anticipated in this sub-task Preliminary projections of design
hourly turning movement volumes will be prepared for up to a total of three (3)
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intersections and/or interchanges, as well as lane volumes for directional links
along the route.
12-3.0 Route Considerations
Using the data gathered in Task 12-1.0, the CONSULTANT shall develop alternative route
alignments.
12-3.1 Alternative Route Development - Using existing aerial photography, the
CONSULTANT shall identify three (3)possible alignments, giving consideration
to transportation needs existing and proposed interchange locations, traffic
projections(if appropriate),and compatibility with natural, social, economic,and
environmental considerations.
12-3.2 Upon selection of the three (3) alignment alternatives, the CONSULTANT shall
meet with Caltrans to receive input from them.
12-3.3 The CONSULTANT shall plot the alternative centerline locations on aerial
photography of the study area for evaluation of associated impacts.
12-4.0 Evaluation of Routes
The CONSULTANT shall prepare a preliminary evaluation and analysis of the alternative route
locations based on the available information collected in Task 2-1.0. The conclusions reached
will be preliminary and limited by the quality and quantity of information collected in Task
12-1.0.
12-4.1 Potential engineering, social,economic, and natural environmental impacts which
were previously identified for each alternative route under consideration shall be
documented in matrix form suitable for comparison of other alternatives. A
projection of probable relative right-of-way acquisition and construction costs
shall be prepared and included in the evaluation. The alternatives will be
qualitatively reviewed to identify major differences between the alternatives
reviewed in Task 12-3.1.
12-4.2 The CONSULTANT shall conduct an evaluation meeting with CVAG to review
the materials prepared in 12-4.1 and a draft of the Technical Memorandum in
Task 12-4.4, and select the preferred alternative. Additional alignment studies
shall be done as extra service.
12-4.3 Alignment Classifications - Based on the results of Task 12.1 and 12.2, the
CONSULTANT will examine identified transportation corridors to make a
preliminary determination of a graphic roadway alignment.
12-4.3.1 Alignments will be graphically identified.
12-4.3.2 It is understood that the classification of alignments is based on available
engineering and environmental data and that further study may reveal a
need for changing the initial category and/or a need for a significant
alteration of the identified alignment.
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12-4.4 Draft Technical Memorandum - The CONSULTANT shall prepare a brief draft
Technical Memorandum describing the results of the investigation for each
corridor. The memorandum shall review:
- traffic volume projections
- the need for the improvements
- proximity of existing or proposed Caltrans interchanges
- compatibility with the current land use plans of the County and affected
municipalities
- compatibility with the adopted plans of CVAG
- the present status of development in the projected right-of-way of the alternative
route alignments
- typical sections and right-of-way requirements for the alternative route
alignments
- projection of relative construction and right-of-way costs of the alternative route
alignments
- segmented construction contracts
The Draft Technical Memorandum shall recommend and present analysis information
on one route alignment which appears to be most feasible for the corridor, and describe
additional detailed investigation needed to implement it. The Draft Technical
Memorandum will not include CEQA review or clearance for the route alignment, but
will describe the CEQA process steps and additional studies needed to allow adoption of
the route in local circulation elements.
12-4.5 Based on the Draft Technical Memorandum a preferred thoroughfare alternative
shall be selected by the Cities, Riverside County, Caltrans, and CVAG.
12-5.0 Final Technical Memorandum
The CONSULTANT shall incorporate one set of comments from the TCC on the Draft
Technical Memorandum into the Final Technical Memorandum.
12-6.0 Submittals
The CONSULTANT will furnish the following number of copies of the various memorandum.
In addition, a camera-ready copy of the text and graphics of the memorandum shall be
submitted to the CVAG.
Draft
Copies Final
12-6.1 Draft Technical Memorandum 100
12-6.2 Final Technical Memorandum 100
12-6.3 Upon completion of the contract, the CONSULTANT shall deliver to CVAG all
project files, maps, sketches, worksheets, and other materials used or generated
during the study process.
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12-7.0 CVAG Responsibilities
CVAG will be responsible for the following:
a. Participating in the evaluation process.
b. Review Technical Memorandum and make arrangements for and attend review
meeting.
C. Select preferred alternative.
TASK 13 SECTION 4(f) STATEMENT
In the event of unavoidable project involvement of properties defined in Section 4(f) of the
DOT Act (80 Stat. 931, P.L. 89-670), a Section 4(f) analysis will be undertaken as an optional
task and treated as additional services. A separate 4(f) Evaluation will be prepared for each
location within the project corridor where the use or impact of 4(f) properties are probable.
The preparation of the Draft and the Final Section 4(f) Evaluations will be fully integrated into
the environmental documentation process. However, if a modification of the design requires
the use of a Section 4(f) property after the environmental document has been processed or the
modification significantly increases the use of Section 4(£) properties, then a separate
document(s) will be prepared.
TASK 14 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SERVICES
This is an optional task and is not included in the scope of services for this project as it has not
been determined at this point whether these services will be required. This task will be treated
as additional service. If necessary, the CONSULTANT will provide services to comply with
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 1603 Streambed Alteration agreements of the
California Department of Fish and Game Code. The CONSULTANT will prepare an
application to the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers for a Section 404 permit pursuant to 33 CFR
Parts 320 and 330; notification of the California Department of Fish and Game pursuant to
Section 1603 of the Fish and Game Code;and will provide backup information,documentation,
and interagency coordination to facilitate processing of the notification and application through
to the final decision.
TASK 15 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
If it determined by the City of Palm Springs and CVAG that an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) under the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) is in the best
interests of the project, the CONSULTANT will prepare an appropriate scope and budget.
Preparation of an EIS will be considered additional services to this contract.
TASK 16 PS&E SERVICES
Upon completion of the EIR, the CONSULTANT will prepare plans, specifications and
estimates (PS&E) for the proposed project(s). This would be at the option of the City of Palm
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Springs, and CVAG. At that time, the City of Palm Springs and CVAG would request the
CONSULTANT to submit a cost proposal and a contract would be negotiated at a fair and
reasonable price. PS&E services would be performed as additional services to this contract.
TASK 17 REVIEW AND ASSISTANCE WITH THE CVAG TRANSPORTATION MODEL
The CONSULTANT will work with CVAG staff to update the CVAG transportation model.
The update will be performed by CVAG staff using procedures suggested by the
CONSULTANT. The purpose of the update is two fold. The first objective is to validate the
model for use in the Coachella Valley. The second purpose is to train CVAG staff in the use
of the model. Working with CVAG staff, the CONSULTANT will develop a workplan and
schedule for model validation. The plan will make maximum practical use of CVAG staff.
The CONSULTANT will then work with CVAG staff to execute the workplan.
Due to the number of unknowns in model validation the task has been budgeted based on the
following number of hours:
Project Manager 120
Computer Tech 60
Clerical 10
Additional services the above hours will be negotiated should they become necessary.
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