COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ 0 3 4 9

PLANNING DEPARTMENT 701 OCEAN STREET, qTH FLOOR, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060

(831) 454-2580 FAX: (831) 454-2131 TDD: (831) 454-2123 TOM BURNS, PLANNING DIRECTOR

July 21, 2005

AGENDA DATE: August 2,2005

Board of Supervisors County of Santa Cruz 701 Ocean Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060

SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR EAST CLIFF DRIVE BLUFF PROTECTION AND PARKWAY PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EISIEIR)

Members of the Board:

On June 19, 2001, your Board authorized the Planning Department to enter into an independent contractor agreement to prepare an EIS/EIR to evaluate a proposed bluff protection and parkway project along East Cliff Drive. The bluff protection structure would be constructed at two locations: 1 ) along the cliff between 33rd Avenue and 36‘h Avenue, and 2) at the end of 41”‘ Avenue at “The Hook.” The proposed parkway improvements would extend from 32nd Avenue to 41”‘ Avenue. The Planning Department contracted with Tetra Tech, Inc. to prepare an EIS/EIR for use during the permit process for the project.

As you may recall, the bluff protection and parkway project was presented to the California Coastal Commission in November 2003. The Coastal Commission did not concur with the Army Corps of Engineers’ consistency determination for the project, and cited inadequate information on several aspects of the environmental analysis as the reason. As a result, the EIS/EIR was never certified by your Board.

Since that time, RDA has coordinated with Coastal Commission staff to identify what additional information could be provided to better address these issues (e.g., a more detailed threat analysis and alternatives evaluation). In addition, the existing environment has changed since November 2003 due to cliff face erosion and the need for limited emergency repairs. Consequently, in order to complete the environmental review process, a contract amendment is necessary to revise the EIS/EIR to reflect these changed circumstances and incorporate the additional information.

An updated consultant contract, which includes the expanded scope of work and revised budget, is attached. An additional $154,802.37 is needed to complete the EIS/EIR, for a new contract total of $548,950.61. The RDA has sufficient funds to provide for this additional work.

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It is therefore RECOMMENDED that your Board authorize the Planning Director to execute a contract with Tetra Tech, Inc. in the amount of $154,802.37 to complete the EIS/EIR for the East Cliff Drive bluff protection and parkway project, and to execute a revenue agreement with Santa Cruz County Redevelopment Agency to provide funds for this work.

Sincerely,

Tom Burns J/ Planning Director

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m S A N A. MAURIELLO L. County Administrative Officer

Attachments: 1. Project Area Map 2. Consultant Contract w/ADM-29 3. RDA Revenue Agreement ADM-29

cc: Connie Callahan, Tetra Tech

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Phase i of the proposed project involves constructing the engineered bluff protection structures in two locations: one from 33rd Avenue to Project Area 36th Avenue, and the other near the end of 41 st Avenue at 'The Hook." Phase Ii consists of constructing roadway, pedestrian, and multi-use Santa Cruz, California pathway improvements from 32nd Avenue to 41 st Avenue.

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ATrmmN 2 COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ

REQUESl' FOR APPROVAL OF AGRE" C352

To: BoardofSupcrvisorr c o u n t y A d m l n ~ o t c l a Auditofcxmtm~ A (Signirtwe),

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AGREEMENT TYPE (ched< ollc) reement H Revenue Agreemecrt

lhe Board of ' S u p e n r i s o n is hereby reqm to approve the attached &&lent and authorize the execution of same. 1. ~ a g r e e m e n t ~ ~ e e n ~ Santa Cruz County Planning Department (Department/Agency)

and TetraTech, Inca, 180 Howard Street, Suite 250, San Francisco, CA 94105-1617 (~ame/~ddresr) ' f , .

2, mageementwlll prwide an amendment to the sco e of work Environmental Impact Statement/Environme%al lmpact Drive Bluff Protection and Parkway Project.

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3. perkdofthe!agreement&frwn June 19, 2001 to certification of EIS/EIR for a n w contract total

- 4. rnipatedCodtQ$154,802.37 of 9548,950-61 n Fixed C] Monmy Rate 0 mnwl Rilte Nottrow&

Resolution R-; Originally approved by Board of Supervisors on June 19, 2001, Item #33, #268-2001

5. Detail: 13 On Cmtinuing 4mements List for FY - . Page CC- Cootract No: OR c] Is Trne Agrement 0 No Board letter required, will be listed under Item 8 0 =m * B o a r d leuerrequked 0 SeCtionN -Agretment

6. ApproCxiatins/Kmnues are available and are budgeted i n 135454 (Index) 3655 (slrti objtzt)

NOTE: IF APPROPRIATIONS ARE INSUFFICIENT, ATTACHED COMPLETED AUD.74 OR At J O - 6 0

ape - Contract No: 5 2 4 6 7 Approprbtions = avaibble and encumbered.

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will be By: Date: Auditor-Controller Deputy

Date: By: County Administrative Office

Distribution: Board of Supervisors - White State of California

Auditor-Contrdler - Pink I ex-officio Ckrk ot the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa fi113:

proved by saM Board of Supervisors as recommended by the County Administrative Omce by an order duly entered in the minutes of said Board on 2.9-

Auditor Controller - CaMV County of Santa Cruz

Deparbnmt - Gald State of California, do hereby certify that the fwegoing request for approval of agreement was ap-

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Contract No. 52467

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

THIS CONTRACT is entered into this 2nd day of August 2005, by and between the COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, hereinafter called COUNTY, and Tetra Tech, Inc. hereinafter called CONTRACTOR. This contract further amends and extends that contract dated June 19, 2001, as subsequently amended. For ease of reference, this Agreement supercedes and replaces prior agreements between the parties. The parties agree as follows:

I. DUTIES. CONTRACTOR agrees to exercise special skill to accomplish the following results: Preparation of an Environmental Impact StatementlEnvironrnental Impact Report (EISIEIR) for the East Cliff Drive Coastal Bluff Protection and Parkway Project. This contract is an extension of the original contract entered into on the 1gth day of June 2001, as amended on the 28'h day of June 2002, further amended on the 7'h day of January 2003, and further amended on the 26'h day of January 2004. The CONTRACTOR'S duties therefore include completion of the original Scope of Work (Exhibit A), as amended on the 28th day of June 2002 (Exhibit B), as further amended on the 7'h day of January 2003 (Exhibit C), as further amended by on the 26th day of January 2004 (Exhibit D), and as further amended by the expanded scope of work attached to this contract extension (Exhibit E). This contract extension covers all work performed from the date of the original contract through certification of the EISIEIR.

2. COMPENSATION. In consideration for CONTRACTOR accomplishing said result, COUNTY agrees to pay CONTRACTOR as follows: The original contract amount of $339,646.90, plus an additional $9,912.00 as reflected in the June 28, 2002 contract extension, plus an additional $41,989.34 as reflected in the January 7 , 2003 contract extension, plus an additional $2,600.00 as reflected in the January 26, 2004 contract extension plus an additional $154,802.37 for the expanded scope of services identified in Exhibit E, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $548,950.61 per the budget shown in Exhibit F.

3. TERM. The term of this contract shall be from June 19, 2001 until certification of the EISIEIR.

4. EARLY TERMINATION. Either party hereto may terminate this contract at any time by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.

5. INDEMNIFICATION FOR DAMAGES, TAXES AND CONTRIBUTIONS. CONTRACTOR shall exonerate, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless COUNTY (which for the purpose of paragraphs 5 and 6 shall include, without limitation, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers) from and against:

A. Any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, defense costs, or liability of any kind or nature which COUNTY may sustain or incur or which may be imposed upon it for injury to or death of persons, or damage to property as a result of, arising out of, or in any manner connected with the CONTRACTOR'S performance under the terms of this Agreement, excepting any liability arising out of the sole negligence of the COUNTY. Such indemnification includes any damage to the person(s), or property(ies) of CONTRACTOR and third persons.

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B. Any and all Federal, State and Local taxes, charges, fees, or contributions required to be paid with respect to CONTRACTOR and CONTRACTOR’S officers, employees and agents engaged in the performance of this Agreement (including, without limitation, unemployment insurance, social security and payroll tax withholding).

6. INSURANCE. CONTRACTOR, at its sole cost and expense, for the full term of this Agreement (and any extensions thereof), shall obtain and maintain at minimum compliance with all of the following insurance coverage(s) and requirements. Such insurance coverage shall be primary coverage as respects COUNTY and any insurance or self-insurance maintained by COUNTY shall be excess of CONTRACTOR’S insurance coverage and shall not contribute to it.

If CONTRACTOR utilizes one or more subcontractors in the performance of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall obtain and maintain Independent Contractor’s Insurance as to each subcontractor or otherwise provide evidence of insurance coverage from each subcontractor equivalent to that required of CONTRACTOR in this Agreement, unless CONTRACTOR and COUNTY both initial here / .

A. Types of Insurance and Minimum Limits

(1) Worker’s Compensation in the minimum statutorily required coverage amounts. This insurance coverage shall not be required if the CONTRACTOR has no employees and certifies to this fact by initialing here

(2) Automobile Liability Insurance for each of CONTRACTOR’S vehicles used in the performance of this Agreement, including owned, non-owned (e.g. owned by CONTRACTOR’S employees), leased or hired vehicles, in the minimum amount of $500,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. This insurance coverage shall not be required if vehicle use by the CONTRACTOR is not a material part of performance of this Agreement and CONTRACTOR and COUNTY both certify to this fact by initialing here I .

(3) Comprehensive or Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 combined single limit, including coverage for: (a) bodily injury, (b) personal injury, (c) broad form property damage, (d) contractual liability, and (e) cross-liability.

(4) Professional Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of $ combined single limit, if, and only if, this Subparagraph is initialed

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9. Other Insurance Provisions

(1 ) If any insurance coverage required in this Agreement is provided on a “Claims Made” rather than “Occurrence” form, CONTRACTOR agrees to maintain the required coverage for a period of three (3) years after the expiration of this Agreement (hereinafter “post agreement coverage”) and any extensions thereof. CONTRACTOR may maintain the required post agreement coverage by renewal or purchase of prior acts or tail coverage. This provision is contingent upon post agreement coverage being both available and reasonably affordable in

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relation to the coverage provided during the term of this Agreement. For purposes of interpreting this requirement, a cost not exceeding 100% of the last annual policy premium during the term of this Agreement in order to purchase prior acts or tail coverage for post agreement coverage shall be deemed to be reasonable.

(2) All required Automobile and Comprehensive or Commercial General Liability Insurance shall be endorsed to contain the following clause:

“The County of Santa Cruz, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers are added as an additional insured as respects the operations and activities of, or on behalf of, the named insured performed under Agreement with the County of Santa Cruz.”

(3) clause: “This insurance shall given to:

All required insurance policies shall be endorsed to contain the following

not be canceled until after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been

Santa Cruz County Planning Department Attention: Fiscal 701 Ocean Street, Room 418 Santa Cruz, CA 95060

CONTRACTOR agrees to provide its insurance broker(s) with a full copy of these insurance provisions and provide COUNTY on or before the effective date of this Agreement with Certificates of Insurance for all required coverages. All Certificates of Insurance shall be delivered or sent to:

Santa Cruz County Planning Department Attention: Fiscal 701 Ocean Street, Room 418 Santa Cruz, CA 95060

7. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. During and in relation to the performance of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR agrees as follows:

A. The CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer related), marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 18), veteran status, gender, pregnancy, or any other non-merit factor unrelated to job duties. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment; advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training (including apprenticeship), employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer. The CONTRACTOR agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notice setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause.

B. If this Agreement provides compensation in excess of $50,000 to CONTRACTOR and if CONTRACTOR employees fifteen (15) or more employees, the following requirements shall apply:

(I) The CONTRACTOR shall, in all employees placed by or on behalf of the CONTRACTOR receive consideration for employment without regard to

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solicitations or advertisements for state that all qualified applicants will race, color, religion, national origin,

ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer related), marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 18), veteran status, gender, pregnancy, or any other non-merit factor unrelated to job duties. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment; advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training (including apprenticeship), employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer. In addition, the CONTRACTOR shall make a good faith effort to consider MinorityNVomenlDisabled Owned Business Enterprises in CONTRACTOR'S solicitation of goods and services, Definitions for MinorityNVomenlDisabled Business Enterprises are available from the COUNTY General Services Purchasing Division.

(2) In the event of the CONTRACTOR'S non-compliance with the non- discrimination clauses of this Agreement or with any of the said rules, regulations, or orders said CONTRACTOR may be declared ineligible for further agreements with the COUNTY.

(3) The CONTRACTOR shall cause the foregoing provisions of this Subparagraph 7B. To be inserted in all subcontracts for any work covered under this Agreement by a subcontractor compensated more than $50,000 and employing more than fifteen (15) employees, provided that the foregoing provisions shall not apply to contracts or subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials.

8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS. CONTRACTOR and COUNTY have reviewed and considered the principal test and secondary factors below and agree that CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor and not an employee of COUNTY. CONTRACTOR is responsible for all insurance (workers compensation, unemployment, etc.) and all payroll related taxes. CONTRACTOR is not entitled to any employee benefits. COUNTY agrees that CONTRACTOR shall have the right to control the manner and means of accomplishing the result contracted for herein.

PRINCIPAL TEST: The CONTRACTOR rather than COUNTY has the right to control the manner and means of accomplishing the result contracted for.

SECONDARY FACTORS: (a) The extent of control which, by agreement, COUNTY may exercise over the details of the work is slight rather than substantial; (b) CONTRACTOR is engaged in a distinct occupation or business; (c) In the locality, the work to be done by CONTRACTOR is usually done by a specialist without supervision, rather than under the direction of an employer; (d) The skill required in the particular occupation is substantial rather than slight; (e) The CONTRACTOR rather than the COUNTY supplies the instrumentalities, tools and work place; (f) The length of time for which CONTRACTOR is engaged is of limited duration rather than indefinite; (9) The method of payment of CONTRACTOR is by the job rather than by the time; (h) The work is part of a special or permissive activity, program, or project, rather than part of the regular business of COUNTY; (i) CONTRACTOR and COUNTY believe they are creating an independent contractor relationship rather than an employer- employee relationship; and (j) The COUNTY conducts public business.

It is recognized that it is not necessary that all secondary factors support creation of an independent contractor relationship, but rather that overall there are significant secondary factors which indicate that CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor.

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By their signatures to this Agreement, each of the undersigned certifies that it is his or her considered judgment that the CONTRACTOR engaged under this Agreement is in fact an independent contractor.

9. NONASSIGNMENT. CONTRACTOR shall not assign the Agreement without the prior written consent of the COUNTY.

10. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. CONTRACTOR shall acknowledge in all reports and literature that the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has provided funding to the CONTRACTOR.

I I. RETENTION AND AUDIT OF RECORDS. CONTRACTOR shall retain records pertinent to this Agreement for a period of not less than five (5) years after final payment under this Agreement or until a final audit report is accepted by COUNTY, whichever occurs first. CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to be subject to the examination and audit by the Santa Cruz County Auditor-Controller, the Auditor General of the State of California, or the designee of either for a period of five (5) years after final payment under this Agreement.

12. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS. Presentation and processing of any or all claims arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be made in accordance with the provisions contained in Chapter 1.05 of the Santa Cruz County Code, which by this reference is incorporated herein.

13. Exhibit A

Exhibit B Exhibit C

Exhibit D

Exhibit E

Exhibit F

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ATTACHMENTS. This Agreement includes the following attachments: East Cliff Drive Bluff Stabilization and Parkway Project EIS/EIR Original Scope of Work EIS/EIR for the East Cliff Drive Parkway and Bluff Stabilization Project Additional Services to be Provided for the East Cliff Drive Bluff Protection and Parkway Project EIS/EIR Revised Scope of Work and Budget for the East Cliff Drive Bluff Protection and Parkway Project EtS/EIR East Cliff Drive Bluff Protection and Parkway Project EIS/EIR Additional Scope of Work (#4) Revised Budget (#4) for the East Cliff Drive Bluff Protection and Parkway Project EIS/EIR

LIVING WAGE. This agreement is covered under Living Wage provisions if this section is initialed by COUNTY

This agreement is subject to the provisions of Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 2.1 22, requiring payment of a living wage to covered employees, if item #I4 above is initialed by the COUNTY. Non-compliance during the term of the contract will be considered a material breach and may result in termination of the Agreement or pursuit of other legal or administrative remedies.

If a contract for Living Wage covered services in excess of $50,000 is terminated prior to its expiration, any new contract with a subsequent contractor for the same services must include this term:

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“CONTRACTOR shall make best efforts to offer employment to qualified employees of the prior contractor for the performance of this contract. Such efforts shall not be required in regard to employees who are (1 ) exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, (2) family members of the prior contractor, (3) employed by the prior contractor for less than six months, or (4) convicted of a job-related or workplace crime. Upon request by the COUNTY, the CONTRACTOR shall demonstrate to the COUNTY that good faith efforts have been made to comply with this provision.”

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have written.

I. CONTRACTOR F

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Company Name: Tetra Tech, Inc. Address: 180 Howard Street, Suite 250

Telephone: (41 5) 974-1221 Fax: (41 5) 974-591 4 Email: connie.callahan@tetratech.com

San Francisco, CA 94105

2. APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE:

Date

DISTRIBUTION: Planning Department Auditor-Controller Risk Management Contractor

set their hands the day and year first above

3. COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ

By: SIGNED

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EXHIBIT A

EAST CLIFF DRIVE BLUFF STABILIZATION AND PARKWAY PROJECT EISEIR

ORIGINAL SCOPE OF WORK

UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROJECT The proposed project involves two phases of construction including the installation of engineered seawalls designed to' stabilize the cliffs along East Cliff Drive, replacement of and the addition of a new beach access stairway, demolition of an existing restroom, grading of approximately 9,000 cubic yards of material by relocating or removing existing'concrete rubble and rock riprap and construction of a "Parhay". Phase I involves construction of the engineered seawalls in two locations: one from 33rd Ave. to 36* Ave, and the other wall near the end of 41" Ave. at 'The Hook". Phase I also includes the construction of new and replacement beach access stairways, demolition of an existing abandoned restroom and relocation of existing concrete rubble and rock riprap. .Phase 11 consists of construction of roadway, pedestrian and bicycle pathway improvements from 32"d Ave. to 4ISt Ave., a retaining wall near 38* Ave:, a new restroom, and park site development at the Pleasue Point "Overlook Park" which will also include landscaping and drainage improvements.

Tetra Tech recognizes that the County's primary objective is to conduct a complete assessment of the project's potential environmentai impacts within a short time fiame. Tetra Tech is in a position to conduct the work as outlined in the RFP. under 'the following time frame: An Administrative Draft ELR/EIS will be delivered within 8 weeks of contract approval, A Draft EIS will follow two weeks after the ADEIS comments have been received and addressed as a "screen check" review copy. The complete Public DEIS will be ready for publication seven (7) days after approval of the DEIS. To. meet these ends, Tetra Tech has developed a technical and management approach that takes this time frame into account. Tetra Tech has enlisted qualified local specialists that round 0ut.a project team that is experienced in coastal and transportation planning, that. is knowledgeable of geological and

. environmental issues on the Santa C m z Coast, and that has a track record of successful CEQA and NEPA document preparation.

With locations throughout coastal California, ranging from Arcata .to San Diego, Tetra Tech is uniquely qualified to address environmental issues of concern in the project area, particularly coastal issues. Tetra Tech has recently worked successfully for Santa Cruz County to prepare a joint NEPNCEQA document for a proposed fiber optic cable project. And we are currently the US Army Corps of Engineers on- call water resources contractor for the Sm Francisco District. We have undertaken twenty-four projects to date for the San Francisco District under this contract, including a California red-legged frog survey for a levee repair project on the Pajaro River in Santa CFZ County and a joint EZR/EIS for a coastal restoration project.

The East Cliff Drive project area lies adjacent to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. In addition to our experience in evaluating the effects of undersea cable projects on this unique environment, we prepared a water quality assessment of the MBNMS that the MBNMS used to develop its long-term water quality monitoring .

strategy. Other coastal experience includes completion of a third-party independent review of the Administrative Draft EIR for the Globai West Fiber Optic Cable

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Tetra Tech also perf'ormed hydrologic, hydraulic, and scour analyses to assess drainage-related impacts and mitigation measures as part of an EIR for a pipeline that would carry crude oil from the Santa Barbara area to Long Beach. We also conducted four separate studies for the Morro Bay National Estuary Program involving stream flow and sediment loading, habitat characterization and assessment, bay bathymetry and tidal circulation, and bay nutrients. These and other relevant projects demonstrate our knowledge and understanding of the California coast and anticipated issues of concern for the proposed project.

GENERAL APPROACH The County and the US Army Corps of Engineers require an EIR/EIS that is in full . compliance with both CEQA and NEPA and that meets the standards established by the CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000- 15357 [1999]) and.by ACOE's NEPA Guidelines (33 CFR Part.230,32 CFR Chapter 11). Our experience in .preparing, executing, and reviewing complex and controversial CEQA and NEPA programs has given us a full appreciation for the potential complexities and issues associated with preparing the East Cliff Drive Parkway and B l a Stabilization EIREIS. We understand the following elements will be an important part of the CEQA and NEPA compliance process:

The EIR/EIS needs to respond to all issues developed from comments on the notice of preparation WOP) and notice of intent (NOI), issues raised during public comment meetings, and any comments received by the County and ACOE prior to completing the document.

The impact analysis must b.e based on sound and defensible science to support the legal adequacy of the EIR/EIS.

Other regulations, such as the federal and state Endangered Species Acts, Coastal Zone Management Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Magnuson Fisheries Conservation Management Act, Clean Water Act, Rivers and Harbors Act, and Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act must be addressed and integrated, where applicable, into the relevant EIR/EIS sections.

The status of. all necessary agency consultations (such as Section 7/10 of the Endangered Species Act and Section 1 0 6 ~ 10 of the National Historic Preservation Act) must be included, as well as any permitting' requirements, such as those from the US Amy Corps of Engineers.

To meet or exceed the lead agencies' proposed schedule, it will be critical that the Tetra Tech project team have available at the time of contract award all materials previ.ous1y prepared or being prepared by the Applicant, including background technical reports as listed in the U P .

An EIR/EIS~,should be prepared with a suficient degree of analysis to provide decision-makers with enough information to understand environmental consequences. The focus of the environmental analysis will be on legal and technical adequacy, completeness, and a good faith effort at full disclosure. With respect to adequacy, our overall approach for each environmental issue will be to consider the following:

Reasonableness of potential impacts of the proposed project;

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Defensibility of all impact conclusions;

0 Relevance and applicabiIity of mitigation to identified impacts and whether

9 Ability of analysis to fulIy satisfy applicable regulatory requirements or satisfy

Ability of analysis to consider all applicable laws and regulations.

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impacts are mitigated to less than significant levels;

them to the fullest extent possible; and

Pro/ecloES~r&~ufl Description of the project is one of the most important and fundamental tasks in the CEQA and NEPA processes because it introduces the reader to the proposed undertaking. The project description also serves as a foundation for the consistent analysis of all of the environmental issues 'and for evaluating potential impacts of the proposed project. The project description will be carefully crafted to be complete, clear, and concise. It will be written clearly so the process and conclusions can be easily understood by decision-makers and the public.

In preparing the project description, Tetra Tech will review all applicable information supplied by the Applicant including the Initial Study, all technical

. reports prepared for the project on file at the County Planning Department, other records contained in County, State Lands Commission, and US Army Corps of Engineers files, and that from published sources, such as journal articles and relevant

. environmental documents. Tetra Tech also will undertake a careful independent

realistic, appropriate, and complete in scope. Any concerns or recommendations regarding these aspects of the project will be idenflied immediately and discussed with the County and the US h y Corps of Engineers. If necessary, Tetra Tech will consult with the Applicant to clarlfy any questions regarding the proposed project.

--- . - systems and civil engineering evaluation of the proposed project to verify that it is

. Key dements to b& included in the project description are as follows:

Clarification of the background of the project;

0 Establishment and analysis of the purpose and need for the project, with respect to gods and objectives of the Applicant;

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Explanation. and justscation for selecting the proposed 'staircase sites and restroom site and a description of other potential sites ,and reasons why they were not selected;

Characterization of construction techniques, including areas of disturbance, workforce, equipment requirements, and schedule;

Identification of proposed maintenance activities anticipated after construction;

In accordance with the CEQA Guidelines (Section 15 124[d]), a list of all potential permits and review requirements from applicable federal, state, and local agencies that would likely be involved in the project approval and implementation .process.

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In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15123, the EI€UEIS will include a summary that provides the reader with an overview of the proposed project, project alternatives, and impacts. A complete and thorough synopsis of the project and its consequences is important because often the summary is the only section of the E W I S that reviewers read. Tetra Tech will prepare a comprehensive impact and mitigation summary table, identifying the class of impact.

Enflrlronmemf SeNilg/iaandUse a n d C ~ ~ s ~ f ~ ~ ~ f 0 l c ~ C o n s ~ s ~ ~ c ~ The EWEIS will include a chapter describing the regional and local setting for each environmental issue that could be affected by the 'proposed project. The environmental setting for each environmental issue will provide a clear and definite andysis of the location, extent, and character of resources on and adjacent to the project site. The Tetra Tech project team will conduct a peer rsview of available data, and will. incorporate relevant information into the applicable environmental setting sections.

In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15125(b), the EIREIS also will include a description of the project's consistency with applicable county, city, state, and federal plans and policies. A table will be provided that identifies each relevant policy and summarizes the way the project is or is not consistent with the policy. For any policy consistency situation that needs to be explained in more detail, an expanded text discussion will be included. As stated in the RFP, the County will provide the consultant with the relevant policies of the General Plan / Local Coastal Plan, and County Planning staff will assist in the overall analysis and act as a resource regarding the history and objectives of the various policies. The State Coastal Act may relate to the project regarding recreational uses and impacts to neighbors such as parking. Tetra Tech will review the existing parking situation and make determinations as to the potential impacts the project may have in light of County and State Coastal Act policies.

We anticipate that the project will require a federal Coastal Consistency determination, and that most of the information needed for this submittal will be developed in preparation of the EISEIR. Tetra Tech will identlfy any inconsistencies of the project with the County Genera1 Plan and the Local Coastal Program, and will address specific issues identified by the State Coastal Commission in its review of the project Notice of Preparation. Among the issues that will be addressed in the EIWEIS are the project need, its visual impacts, eEects on coastal access, and effects on 'sand supply of beaches, In their comments, the Coastal

ommission requests that a large number of specific issues or options be addressed.

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Tetra Tech will provide suggestions to the County as to how to address these issues within the DEISEIR

Perrnfts Tetra Tech will incorporate in the DEISDEIR, to the extent possible, data necessary relevant to obtaining pennits for the project. Among the potential permit requirements for the project would be compliance with the state genera1 construction non-point source pennit. The project will also require approvals from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, State Lands Commission, and possibly Regional Water Qudity ControI Board. The EIS/EIR will identify or address, to the extent possible, the information requirements needed for approval from these agencies.

AIternatlve DeueloPment and Analysls Currently, in addition to the No Action alternative, two project alternatives have been identified. Each of the project alternatives would include a seawall component and a parkway component, which would be constructed in two phases. According to the Initiai Study, construction of the seawall (Phase I) is anticipated to begin in April and to end in September or October, to take advantage of lower tides and lessen the potential impacts on biota in the intertidal zone. Although the timing of construction of the parkway component (Phase 10, is not specified, it may be advantageous to schedule construction for the dry season, approximately April to September, in the year following completion of Phase I. Alternatively, since this corresponds to the period of maximum road use, it may be preferable to schedule Phase I1 for the winter, to allow for delays due to weather, and to mitigate for potential storm water runoff impacts. .

The Phase I1 components of the two project alternatives are currently not differentiated. The principal components of the Phase I portion of the proposed project are bvo seawalls, one 1,100 feet long extending approximately between TI*-Third Avenue and Thuty-Sixth Avenue; and another approximately 300 feet .. long, at the “Hook, ”terminating near Forty-First Avenue, The seawall is designed to armor the cliff face. It would consist of a IO” to 12” thick structural layer covered by a thinner sculptured layer designed to match the color and texture of the natural cliff face. The sea wall would extend to the top edge of the cliff, and would be secured to the ciiff face with a grid of soi l nails installed into both the poorly consolidated terrace deposits and the more highly consolidated Purisima fonnation underlying them.. The seawall would generally conform to the existing slope, and would be founded ‘at the base on a cement footing keyed into the bedrock of the wave-cut platform underlying the beach. The amount of sand present on the “beach” currently varies seasonally and with.location. The maximum height of the seawalls would be about 35 to 40 feet.

The second project alternative would differ from the proposed project primarily in the height of the seawall, and the method of controlling erosion of the upper portion of the cliffs. The seawall would extend approximately to the elevation of the contact between the Purisima fonnation and the overlying Terrace deposits. The Terrace deposits on the .cliff face above the wall would be vegetated to controI erosion. Presumably, drainage improvements would also be implemented to control erosion.

In addition to the two alternatives described above a third alternative will be evaluated. Because of the extensive engineering required to design an entirely new alternative for groins, jettys or other shoreline protection, we are instead prepared to c q out a more generic impact assessment or evaluation of a third alternative, such as a system of groins, realizing that there is not yet any specific design submitted or prepared to evaluate in detail.

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The development of distinct alternatives that provide a meaninghl basis for comparison and evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed alternative is an essential prerequisite for preparation of the EISEIR Incompletely defined or insufficiently representative alternatives are a major cause of delays in the preparation of environmental documents.

In addition to the analysis of the two seawall alternatives and alternative #3 above, we will analyze the impacts associated with up to three different trafEc alternatives, as well as the no action alternative. The three alternatives are anticipated to include: 1) the “Parkway” (proposed project) alternative as described in the RFP; 2) an alternative that shifts the pedestrian and bicycle pathway further away from the cliff edge, requiring that vehicle access only be provided for the adjacent residences and that the roadway not serve through traflic; and 3) an option that changes the one-way direction of East Cliff Drive fiom eastbound to westbound. .

The initial task in the development of the alternatives that will undergo evaluation is a peer review of the existing technical documents developed for the proposed project. Tetra Tech proposes to bring a variety of resources to bear on this initial problem. Our team includes Dr. Gary Griggs, a recognized expert in coastal geologic processes and the author of numerous studies relating to bluff erosion and sediment transport in the coastal environment. In addition, our team includes the geotechnical engineering f m of Rutherford and Chekene, in Oakland. Together with Tetra Tech staff, OUT team will evaluate the technical approach of the proposed project’ from several perspectives, including its ability to meet the objectives of the project, its durability, and its acceptability. Using our teams experience and expertise, we will identify areas of concern, if any, associated with the current design, and will suggest options, where possible, that may also, or better meet the project objectives. Our goal will be to identify problems .and also to identify opportunities for improving the performance of the alternatives, to increase the County’s assurance that the project will provide the greatest benefits.

At the conclusion of our ‘review, we will meet with County staff and present our findings. Based on our findings, we anticipate that the County may request additional analysis or design modifications from its design consultants, or we may concur with the existing analyses. In addition, we anticipate that the components of . . the two alternatives will be defmed sufficiently so that analysis of the impacts of the alternatives can be initiated. Given the short time frame for preparing the DEISEIR, this technical review and selection of alternatives will need to be completed within a relatively short time after award of the contract - perhaps within ttvo to three weeks.

We will also include infomation on other alternatives considered in the NEPA section “Alternatives Considered but Eliminated from Detailed Consideration”. In this section we will discuss all other alternatives that were considered, such as the “other bluff protection” and describe the reasons why they are not evaluated further in the EISEIR

Due to the sdort timeframe involved, our team’s familiarity with the project area and the work we have done previously will enable us to start immediately to organize and prepare the document.

EnvlT’nm8flral&a&sis This chapter of the EIR/EIS will begin with an introduction that clearly explains the

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7hresholds ofsignificnnce. TO help determine whether a project may have a significant environmental effect, thresholds used in the environmental analysis will be based, where -applicable, on legal standards, studies, sweys , reports, or

. other data. Tetra Tech will consult with both the County a d the US Axmy Corps of Engineers early in the process to determine if either agency' has adopted significance criteria or standards that could then be incorporated into this EIRLEIS.

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Cumulative Impmfs. As required by both CEQA and NEPA, the EIRfEIS also will include a discussion of cumulative impacts associated with the proposed project in conjunction with other closely related past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future projects.

Mifigufion Measures. An important part of the draft EIR/EIS will be identifylng the type, degree, feasibility, and effectiveness of potential mitigation measures. Where applicable, measures will be divided into those incorporated by the Applicant into the project and those recommended by Tetra Tech. The E I W I S will- identi+ measurable performance standards by which the success and effectiveness of each mitigation measure can be determined and will describe how each measure avoids or substantially reduces the significant environmental effect. The EWEIS also will identtfy the responsible agency and the schedule for implementation.

Tetra Tech's proposed methodologies for each environmental issue to be addressed in the EIR/EIS are described below.

Gedogy, Soils and Slope Stability Geology represents the most critical component of the physical environment in this proposed project. It is part of the foundation for the discussion of slope or coastal cliff stabiIity, and of the 'depositional and erosional processes governing the evolution of the coastal landscape. The other major component is hydrology. In this project, the interaction betyeen hydrologic and geologic processes is more important than in projects where the hydroIogic issues are primdly related to water quality. In this instance, wave run-up and erosion, sediment transport by waves and wave-induced coastal cunents, and erosion caused by surface drainage and ground water seepage are an integral part of the discussion of sea cliff stability and beach formation, stability, and littoral transport.

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and soils found in the project area. This will be followed by a more detailed discussion in which we focus on the conditions and processes that threaten or affect the stability and erosion of the cliffs and have generated the concern for a protection project, For this analysis we plan to draw heavily on the knowledge and experience of our team's expert on local geology and shoreline processes: UC Santa Cruz professor Dr. Gary Griggs. Many of the .existing studies of bluff erosion, and sediment transport, littoral budgets, as well as the effectiveness and impacts of coastal protection structures .in the Monterey Bay area were conducted or co- authored by Dr. Griggs. He brings both extensive firsthand knowledge of the project area and the ability to present the information to the public in a comprehensible way. Although the dwussion of geologic hazards and coastal processes will be aimed at the general reader who has little background in geology, the'document will provide the more technically apt reader with the resources needed to pursue these topics further.

.The environmental consequences section will describe the likely effects of no project or not implementing any action. It will discuss the effects .of continued wave erosion of the cliffs in the area. It will provide calculations of estimates of the average rate of sea cliff recession based on the very recent FEW -funded studies of which Dr. Griggs was a co-author. Other effects, including those of seismic shaking, liquefaction potential, traffic-related loading and vibration, will be discussed in appropriate detail. The effects of no action will be evaluated in terms of average long-term rates of cliff recession, and threats to existing structures, utilities, coastal access, and. other features.

The effects of the two project alternatives will be evaluated relative to the No Action alternative and in such a way that the'.alternatives can be compared to each other. In general, the alternatives .are expected to result in benefits relative to the No Action alternative. However, potential or publicly perceived adverse effects, such as . reductions in the quantity of sand available for beach replenishment, permanent modification of potentially significant geologic features (the cliff's), effects of catastrophic failure during an earthquake, and the potential effects of continuing erosion at the ends of the seawall will be discussed. If any adverse effects are identified as significant relative to the threshold criteria that will be defined in this analysis, then potential mitigation measures will be discussed that may reduce or eliminate those effects.

Sand Movement The generation, delivery, and movement of sand through and within the project area involve both geologic and hydrodynamic processes. Geologic and hydrologic processes are responsible for the generation of the sand, and hydrodynamic processes (stream flow, wave action, and wave-induced currents) are responsible for its transport. Sand beaches are dynamic features that undergo seasonal changes induced by wave climate. Sand also moves alongshore under the influence of wave-induced longshore currents. There is a long history of human intervention in the coastal zone. A variety of +.actions can result in changes in the amount of sand generated or delivered to the shoreline, or in the amount of sand transported or retained at various locations. within a littoral cell. Because of the importance and prominence of this issue to the public as well as the significance of beaches to the local population, a discussion of sand sources and transport processes in and adjacent to the project area will be provided as a separate subtopic within the discussion of the af€ected environment. As indicated above, Dr. Gary Griggs has worked extensively in this area and will assist in the development of this discussion.

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The effects of the project alternatives on sand movement and beach development will be discussed relative to the conditions expected if no project action is undertaken. These effects will be addressed in a semi-quantitative fashion, since the amount o f . sand.generated within the project area can be estimated, but the effects of changes in wave action and currents cannot be accurately assessed without hydrodynamic modeling which has its own set of limitations. The significance of these effects will .

be discussed in relative terms by comparing reductions in the quantity of sand generated because of the project alternatives, to estimates of the total quantities of littoral sand that move through the project region from all sources. The effects of project alternatives on wave action and currents will be compared through analogy to effects of similar projects elsewhere.

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Wave Dynamics The issue of wave dynamics will be addressed as a separate subtopic because of its importance to the surfing community. Wave dynamics also enters the discussion of cliff erosion. Therefore, whife the general discussion of waves qnd wave energy will be introduced in the context of its effects on cliff erosion, a separate discussion of the physics of waves and how the configuration of the bottom and the shoreline interact with offshore processes to produce recreational waves will be provided in the affected environment discussion.

Since this is likely to be a prominent issue of public concern, Tetra Tech will be prepared to discuss the issue of wave dynamics early. in the preparation of the document, with the idea that discussion of existing conditions and the likeIy effects of the project can be initiated with stakeholders as early as possible, This is. an area Fn which public participation is expected. We intend to assist the County in providing a forum for the public to raise these issues and obtain answers to alleviate public concerns. This is an area where Dr. Griggs has already been involved in making presentations to local sunfing groups (Sufiiders and Surfers Environmental Alliance).

Tetra Tech recommends that a technical addendum be prepared, incorporating the existing technical analysis of wave dynamics, but designed for the lay reader. Tetra Tech will provide comments and suggestions on this idea as part of its peer review of the wave dynamics document and subsequent discussion with the County. The technical addendum would form the basis of the impact analysis presented in the EISEIR.

Water Resources, Including Surface Runoff and Drainage, Ground Water Seepage, and Water Quality The discussion of water resources will include a basic description of the hydrologic setting, including climate and rainfall, runoff and flood potential, drainage, ground water occurrence and water quality. Marine water quality wilI be briefly touched on as it relates to potential water quality impacts fiom .the project, including suspended sediment loading from construction. This section of the EIR/EIS will focus on potential impacts to the project area from drainage, erosion, and sedimentation. AS stated in the RFP,"m erosion control plan has not been submitted to the Applicant. Of primary concern are the storm drain outfalls that discharge through the cliff face onto the proposed new cliff face, and the need to determine if special erosion control techniques need to be implemented during construction. Project plans will' be reviewed to determine if design modifications andlor erosion control is required in end areas. TI1e potential for drainage induced erosion of the seawall, perimeters of

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addressed in the EIR/EIS. Tetra Tech will also describe large-scale .drainage patterns and surface water characteristics. The analysis will identlfy potential impacts attributable to project construction activities such as wall construction, rubble removal, grading activities or paving of bike and pedestrian pathways. We will identify best management practices to reduce potential impacts and any special local or regional requirements to control erosion and sedimentation both during and after construction, Tetra Tech will review

. geotechnical and geological reports prepared by applicant’s consultants to assess methodology, conclusions and recommendations, Tetra Tech will discuss the peer ’

review of reports with County staff. E Tetra Tech agrees with the findings of the reports produced in the study, no further analysis will be conducted. The EIR/EIS will include a summary of ‘existing reports and if necessary propose additional drainage or erosion control measures and iden@ mitigation measures if appropriate.

The indirect effects of erosion and sedimentation during construction may affect the quality of one or more identified streams proximal to the project area. Storm water and non-point source pollution has also been identified as an issue‘in the RFP. Tetra Tech will evaluate the impacts of concentrated runoff, the quantity of runoff, and the quality of runoff and propose measures to provide. for compliance with the Clean Water Act and any other water quality requirements mandated by the jurisdiction of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board and the California Coastal Commission. Furthermore, there may be accidental spills or releases of toxic or hazardous chemicals used in construction equipment. Tetra Tech will discuss options and issues with County s t a f f during the preparation of the DEIRDEIS. Tetra Tech will identify the likely types and ‘sources of water pollution, along with potential suface water quality impacts attributable to erosion and sedimentation. We will describe potential adverse water quality effects, such as reduced chssolved oxygen and increased suspended particulates, and the potential for accidental releases of toxic chemicals. such as diesel fuel, Mitigation measures for impacts related to accidental spills will be identifed, and will focus on requirements that can be included as part of a spill prevention plan. Requirements from this plan could include designating separate equipment fueling areas, designating areas for fuel and petroleum product storage, and employee training in spill prevention and accidental spill clean up procedures.

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Visual Resources East Cliff Drive &om 33‘d Avenue to 41” Avenue is designated a County Scenic Road. The road is also visible from the near shore area of the PacSc Ocean that is part of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The project has been designed to improve the appearance of this section of the road by developing a landscaped “Parhway” with.vista points, resurfaced roadway with curbs, gutters and a bikeway. The improvements would replace the barricaded crumbling roadway edge now in place. Although the “soil-nail” shot crete covered seawall would alter the natural physical appepnce of the cliff face, it is designed to look as natural as possible with as little alteration as possible. Removal of debris from the beach k e a would make the beach more natural looking. The Applicant has prepared before and after photo simulations at three beach level vantage points along the proposed area of seawall from 33’d Avenue to 36Lh Avenue, as well as computer generated images of the existing and proposed cliff face based upon aerial topographic survey work completed in August 2000.

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Teka Tech will review visual simulations and models pr- "pared for the project to (1 3 6 9 determine if additional simulations are necessq. If needed, Tetra Tech codd provide the simulations through our subconsultants (Square One Productions and Boulderscape) as listed under Optional Task 13. We will make an independent .

judgment regarding the project's visual impact and adequacy of the proposed measures to treat the seawall surface, If it is detemined that additional mitigation is required, Tetra Tech will recommend additional measures after discussing the recommendations with County staff during the preparation of the DEIWDEIS. If additional mitigation is not recommended, the conclusion will be substantiated by information and arguments within the DEIR/DEIS.

The recreation analysis will focus on potential short-term impacts during project construction and any impacts that may ocyw as a result of the construction. For example, noise and dust generated during demolition, grading or construction activities 'could interfere with swimming, surfmg, and hiking and could create a safety hazard to persons engaged in nearby recreation. Methods of construction, the use of heaw machinery, staging areas, construction access, operating times, and stockpiling of materials are issues that will be analyzed. Mitigation measures to minimize ,potential conflicts such as temporary warning signs and fencing around the construction area, or alternative access to the beach and surf area will be identified. Tetra Tech. $11 develop this impact assessment by consulting the County and through the incorporation of public concerns.

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Paleontological and Cullural Resources ' In the study frepared by the Azplicant's consultant, the area along East Cliff Drive

between 33' Avenue and 38 Avenue was detemined to have the potential to contain significant non-renewable paleontological resources. The fossils reported covered a wide variety of fossil types both common and uncommon. The report did not cover the seawall area at the end of 41'' Avenue. Tetra Tech will review the

. existing data and assess the potential for paleontological resources at the area of the proposed seawall at 41" Avenue. A qualified paleontologist will conduct a field s w e y of the area'at 41'' Avenue and discuss the findings with County staff during the preparation of the D E W I S . ,Tetra Tech will also'peer review the consultant's report, and recommend mitigation measures as necessary.

Tetra Tech will conduct a review of appropriate data bases and records repositories and review all cultural resources survey and evaluations completed by the Applicant to ensure compliance under CEQA and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Because the project also falls under NEPA, it may be necessary to consult with the appropriate Native California Indiai community if there are potential impacts on Native American resources.

Tetra Tech will review agency consultation conducted for the project to insure that such agencies as the California State Historic Preservation Officer have been consulted. Tetra Tech also will produce a plan for unexpected discoveries encountered during construction for both cultural material and human remains.

Transportation an'd Safety The roadway currently serves as a means of access to homes of the residents and as a means for recreational, pedestrian and bicycle access for the purposes of viewing and accessing the surf and ocean. The County General Plan encourages transportation improvements that provide recreational access

Constxuction of the project will be completed in two phases, requiring that the impact analysis be'performed in four components. The first component will be a description of the existing conditions relevant to the. study area and the alternatives. Then, during Phase I, while the seawall is constructed, the. parkway will remain in its existing condition, although access to the beach area may be affected. The timing of the phasing.wil1 be discussed. as well as any impacts on traffic and safety that may occur during construction of Phase I. Phase II involves construction of the roadway, bicycle/pedestrian pathway, restroorns, a retaining wall, and development of the Overlook Park at Pleasure Point. The impacts on traffic and safety during this construction phase, including limitations on public access, Zany, will be discussed.

Finally, the impacts of the project after build out will be discussed.

The analysis will be performed by Aka Transportation Consulting, a leading consultant in the field of bikeway and pedestrian facility planning and design, with supervision by.Tetra Tech. Alta Transportation Consulting will prepare a results report that describes existing transportation and safety conditions and those expected under each of the alternatives. The results report will be prepared in the format of the EISEIR If there is sufficient time available, the results report will be provided to the County for pre-review prior to'submittal of the DEIS. Otherwise, it s i l l be incorporated directly into the DEISEIR.

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Existing transportation conditions relevant to the study area and the alternatives will *

be described. These include:

The .study area's roadways will be described in t e r n of classification and designation (e.g., arterial, Scenic Road, emergency response route, etc.), function, lanes and other features. In addition, key study intersections will be described in terms of existing traffic controls, turning lanes, and other features.

Existing sidewalks and pathways will be described in terms of location, condition, width and continuity.

A graphic will be prepared to illustrate the existing transportation system.

Trarc, pedestrinn and bicycle volumes: Existing roadway and intersection traftic volumes will be reported. This includes average weekday traffic volumes and weekend volumes, The consultant will research the County's traffic count database and use appropriate traffic volume data from within the last three years. It is assumed that the County or other sources will provide all traffic counts. The consultant will also retrieve any past pedestrian and bicycle counts that may be available for the study area.

Graphics and tables will be prepared to illustrate existing traffic, pedestrian and bicycle volumes.

0 Circulation and access provisions: The traisportation study area's t r f i c , bicycle- and pedestrian circulation systems will be discussed. This includes features such as one-way treatments and street crossing provisions. Current access conditions for residents along East CIifYDrive will be described.

Sewice levels: The consultant will calculate eisting levels-of-service for three intersections and for East CIS€ Avenue. The service Ievel information will be determined for one peak period condition. All level-of-service analysis will be conducted using County guidelines. . .

Collision history: A review of collisions that have occurred within the last three

automobiles, trucks, bicyclists and/or pedestrians. This information will be retrieved fiom County sources. It is assumed that the County will provide a summary of collision history.

Parking conditions: A survey of on-street parking availability and usage will be conducted. rile survey will focus on East ClZf Drive between Pleasure Point and 4lSt Avenue, as well as the side-streets up to one-block to the north. The parking usage survey will be conducted on one afternoon. The survey will be conducted for up to three houts. The parking survey will be summarized in tabdar form.

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Transit service: Existing transit service will be described. This includes any bus routes that provide service within or near the study area. Bus frequencies will be described.

Plnnned transportation projects: Based on input from the County, a description of relevant planned transportation projects for the area will be provided.

In addition to the above conditions, transportation policy considerations will be provided. These include provisions from the County's General Plan.

Potential Impacts The potential transporfation and safety impacts associated with the No Build and with up to three Build alternatives will be determined and described."' The Build alternatives are anticipated to include: 1) the "Parkway" alternative as described in the RFP; 2) an alternative that shifts the pedestrian and bicycle pathway further away from the cliff edge, requiring that vehicle access only be provided for the adjacent residences and that the roadway not serve through traffic; and. 3) an option that changes the one-way direction of East ClSDrive from eastbound to westbound.

The analysis will focus on the following potential areas of impact for each alternative:

Trarc, pedestrian and bicycle tiernan&: For each alternative, comparative roadway and intersection traffic projections will be provided, This includes one peak period condition of volumes along the comdor as well as at up to three intersections. For any alternatives that would re-route traffic (see next paragraph), increased and decreased travel demands will be forecast for study intersections and East Cliff Drive.

e Circulation. and access provisions: Any proposed changes to the traffic, bicycle and pedestrian circulation system will be described and evaluated. T h i s includes the alternative that would convert East Cliff Drive to one-way westbound operations, as well as the option that would close the roadway to through traffic. Under these conditions, diversionary travel routes for each mode will be determined with County input. Illustrations will be developed to show the potential new routings and their associated impacts.

Changes in each alternative's access to Pleasure Point will be described and evaluated, as well as any changes to' access to residential driveways or puking spaces.

i' ' A l I proposed crossings will be assessed, including any amenities such as raised pedestrian crossings or other traffic calming features. Their potential impacts on travel speeds, traffic diversion and potential impairment to emergency vehicle access will be noted.

Service levels: For each alternative, the consultant will calculate levels-of- service fof up to six intersections and for East C I B Avenue. The service level information will be determined for both weekday and weekend peak hour conditions. 1 In addition, each alternative's service level for pedestrians and bicyclists using the corridor will be determined.

Safety impacts: Based on the trafic, bicycle and pedestrian circulation schemes .associated with each alternative, the consultant will compare each option's potential to improve safev.. Each alternative's key safety features will be

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discussed. The consultant will review each alternative’s potential to separate the different modes of travel, and the width and materials of the proposed travel ways. In addition, the consultant will review each alternative’s potential impact to emergency vehicle routing and response times.

9 Parking conditions: At least one Build alternative would increase the amount of on-street parking and at least one alternative would decrease the parking supply. The consultant will determine the on-street parking impacts associated with each alternative. The parking supply impacts will be compared to the actual-weekday and weekend parking demands.

’ In addition to the above potential areas of operational impact, the consultant will ’evaIuate the potential transportation impacts associated with the construction of the

, Build alternatives. Short-term impacts to trafEic, pedestrian and bicycle routing will be determined. Construction impacts on paring will be assessed. In addition, the consultant will work with the County to estimate the amount of construction-related trafEc each Build option would generate and the location of potential construction vehicle parking and staging areas.

Mitigation Measures The consultant will determine potential transportation impacts that could be deemed “significant” under CEQA guidelines as well as NEPA standards. For any impacts determined to be significint, appropriate mitigating measures will be developed. These may include recommendations spanning from intersection improvements and provision of additional parking to implementation of traffic calming measures and trail and crosswalk improvement measures, etc. For any recommended mitigation measures, the consultant will determine any secondary impacts that would result upon implementation of the measures.

Emergency Services Due to the fact the project area is adjacent to a heavily used surfing, swimming, and beach use area, the need for emergency response personnel to access the area for rescue or to conduct emergent care will be addressed in the DEI€UDEIS. East Cliff Drive also serves as the access for emergency response personnel and vehicles to the residences in the area. Tetra Tech will respond to the Santa Cruz Central Fire District’s request to have emergency traffic included in the DETR/DEIS, and recommend mitigation measures as necessary to accommodate emergency access to the areas both during the time of construction and after completion of the project. .

Air Quality Our air quality analysis will focus on the short-term effects related to construction vehicie and equipment emissions. This analysis will focus on the impact of emissions of ozone precursors, including nitrogen oxides (NO,), reactive organic compounds (ROC), and particulate matter (PM,,,). ’

In the affected ehvironment section for air quality we will explain relevant air quality terminology, summarize relevant air quality planning and regulatory requirements, discuss federal and state air quality attainment and nonattainment designations for the project area, and summarize recent air quality monitoring data, and relevant meteorological data (if dispersion modeling analyses are anticipated for impact assessment purposes).

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The assessment of construction impacts will focus primarily on developing emission estimates for the proposed construction equipment. Projected emissions will be compared to the Santa C m County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) CEQA thresholds of 150 pounds per day of ROC and NO, or 82 pounds per day of PM,,. Tetra Tech will use the CALINE4 model as an area source if dispersion modeling of construction-related emissions is necessary. Modeling will take into account the distance between any nearby sensitive receptors and proposed conshction activities. Measures recommended for fugitive dust control or other requirements will be designed in consultation with the Santa Cruz M C D . Regulatory evaluations for the EIIUEIS will focus on demonstrations of Clean Air Act conformity.

Noise The demolition of the existing abandoned restroom building, grading, removal of cement and rip rap, and construction of seawalls, staircases, and pathways will result in short term dust and noise generation. Air quality may. be temporarily afTected by construction equipment used for the project. Construction noise may temporarily adversely S e c t adjacent land uses, such as the residential area or it may be inconsistent with local noise control ordinances. The affected environment section of our EIR/EIS will include a discussion on noise terminology .and a description of land uses around the proposed undertaking and any noise-sensitive' land uses will be identified. The distances from the noise sources to sensitive land uses will be .

calculated, and the existing noise environment will be characterized using noise '

studies and planning documents. Federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to noise issues also will be discussed.

Tetra Tech will consult with the Applicant on the nature of construction equipment to be used for the project. For each alternative, we will calculate resultant noise levels using appropriate stationary source or mobile source modeling procedures provided in tabular format and will describe noise levels at different distances from construction equipment. Mitigation for noise impacts will be provided, as appropriate. Mitigation of noise impacts near sensitive land uses will likely include limiting activities to certain times of day or days of the week, where possible.

o ~ f ? f ~ ~ 4 u f m d s ~ c ~ o n s Tetra Tech will consult with the County and US Army Corps of Engineers regarding

. any agency-specific requirements for content and organization of the EIR/EIS to ensure that this joint document meets the lead agencies' needs and expectations. We propose that, in addition to chapters that address project purpose and need, project description and alternatives, environmental setting, and environmental consequences, the EWEIS include an abstract, list of acronyms, introduction, list of agency contacts, references, list of preparers, glossary of defined technical terms, index, and applicable appendices. To enhance overall document readability, highly detailed information and technical data will 'be summarized in the applicable EIR/EIS section(s) and included in full in an appendix. We anticipate that the appendices will include copies of responses to the NOP and NO1 detailed diagrams of the proposed undertaking &d visual simulations.

Coord/natfon . Tetra Tech understands that preparing a combined EI€UEIS requires the close

coordination and cooperation of the involved local, state, and federal agencies;. We recognize that effective communication and coordination among the project team

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County Redevelopment Agency, California Coastal Commission, and State Lands Commission is a critical element throughout the entire project. Tetra Tech's proposed management system for this project will establish clearly defined communication lines with the County and US Army Corps of Engineers and within the project team and will provids continuous fetdback to the County and US h y Corps of 0315 Enginetrs throughout the project. The benefits to this .approach are that mutual expectations are cIearIy understood, potentia1 for deiays are minimized, and the team asstimes the role of a proactive partner with the County and the h y Corps of Engine& in completing its environmental documentation.

Tetra Tech believes that regular communication is' essential to the successfid completion of the project. Electronic mail senices are available at Tetra Tech for instantaneous exchange of written information and computer files. These capabilities are available to all Tetia Tech team members to ensure rapid communications while maintaining information consistency and integriw. Tetra Tech's management team also will be available to attend meetings with the County, US Army Corps of Engineers, and other invited attendees to review worli in progress and identify opportunities to expedite the completion schedule.

. . ' The administrative draft EIR/EIS and all subsequent submittals will be prepared in compliance with County specifications. Four copies of the DEnvDEIS will be submitted to the County no later than 8 weeks after contract approval. Tetra Tech's document production department will prepaic %e EIR/EIS in a format com;atible for . posting on the County o f Santa Cruz's internet web site, Electronic, internet-ready versions of the draft EWEIS and final EIREIS will be sent on a CD-Ron .

After the working group reviews the administrative draft EWEIS, Tetra Tech will review. all comments and will revise the DEIRDEIS. We will then submit a screen *

check review copy of the &aft EDR/EIS.for final review two weeks after comments are received from the Cqunv. * .

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Tetra Tech will consult with the County and other applicable agencies via telephone to discuss any other necessary revisions to the DEWDEIS prior to final submission. Within 7 days of the County's approval of the DEIR/DEIS, the document will be ready for publication, with a camera ready copy delivered to the County with an additional 40 copies of the finalized D E W E I S .

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format and 4 1 be included in the html sections where they appear relative to the i I

printed text. The html format table of contents d l be hyperlinked to the individual sections and figures: All hyperlinks will be relative links to aIlow the resdting web . document to be located anywhere desired by the County, All files will be provided . on CDROM with their associated directory structures.

~j~~a~~n~Q~~orlng~RdRegortlngprOgram Mer the find E M I S is compIete and submitted, Tetra Tech wiil prepare an administrative draft MMRP. The monitoring program wil1 be specific, and bound separately as a stand alone document for field verification of adequate implementation of mitigation measures and remedial actions used to mitigate. The administrative draft "RP will rely on the'mitigation measures identified in the final EIREIS.

Key project team members also will be available for all scheduled meetings. The first meeting will be to obtain baseline data and to finalize the EIR/EIS scope and schedule. Tetra Tech proposes the project team attend a kick-off meeting as early in : the schedule as possibie with County'and US Army Corps of Engineers staff to orient and guide the team on th is project, Other meetings are anticipated to refine the project description and to define project alternatives, to review work in progress and comments on the administrative draft EWEIS, and to strategize on responses to .. comments on the draft EIREIS. AS stated in the RFP, Tetra Tech will be prepared to discuss the issue of Wave Dynamics in a public forum, with specific reference as to how the project will or will not affect s d i g activities,

Tetra Tech recognizes the County's need to expeditiously prepare a thorough and adequate EWEIS, starting with submittal of the administrative draft EWEIS 8 weeks after contract award. We feel that the key to meeting this aggressive schedule is finalizing the project description and alternatives. To accomplish this, we have added a deliverable for the proposed action. We also request the timely delivery of background technical reports prior to contract award will enable us to meet .this aggressive schedule. Although we recognize that alternatives can develop during preparation of.the environmental document, any substantive changes to the proposed project and alternatives may B e c t the overall project schedule, as well as costs.

Tetra Tech has an excellent understanding of what is required in terms of critical and support disciplines derived from our long history of preparing environmental compliance documentation. The Tetra Tech team has the technical capability and ample capacity to devote to this project.

Pro/ef Team The project team is shown on the organizational chart on the following page. Karen Fry will act as project manager in the preparation 'of the EIREIS. In accordance with County Environmental Review Guidelines, the project team's work will be reviewed by the County Planning Department. The team's primary contact with the County will be the Deputy Environmental Coordinator.

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EXHIBIT B

0 377 EIS/EIR for the East Cliff Drive Parkway and Bluff Stabilization

Project

This contract amendment makes the following changes to the EIR contract with Tetra Tech'and the County of Santa Cruz.

1) No changes to Task 1, 8,9, 10, 11, and 14.

2) Color copies have been added to Tasks 2 ,3 ,4 ,5 ,6 ,7 and 13.

3) Optional Subtask b (tabulating historical traffic data to determine existing traffic levels) has been deleted from Task 12 since subtask a (traffic counts at three locations in the project area) has been authorized and now completed.

4) The number of visual simulations has been increased fiom 2 to 8 under Task 13 at the request of the County. Therefore, labor for the Project Manager and Senior Scientist have been increased to coordinate the additional work'of the visual simulation subconsultant for preparation of additional simulations.

These new tasks will increase the total project budget fiom $339,646.90 to $349,555.90 as shown in Exhibits B and C. This is an overall increase of $9,912.00.

East Cliff Drive EISEIR Contract Amendment #2 January 2003

EXHIBIT C

ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED FOR THE EAST CLIFF DRIVE BLUFF PROTECTION AND PARKWAY PROJECT EISEIR

Tetra Tech, Inc. will provide the following additional services in preparing the EISEIR for the County of Santa Cruz Planning Department:

1) There are no changes to Tasks 1 , 3, 8,9, 10, 1 1 , 12, and 13.

2) Task 2 - Additional labor hours were expended developing and analyzing two additional project alternatives, and integrating this information into the EISIEIR. Expanding the alternatives discussion was necessary to ensure full compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. This work was outside the scope of the original contract. These services have already been provided.

3) Task 4 - Additional labor hours have been added to ,preparation of the Public Review Draft EISEIR. These labor hours cover the cost of work associated with the following:

Tetra Tech, County, and Army Corps of Engineers negotiations and discussions pertaining to the DPR and its inclusion with the EISEIR, as well as suggested language for the EISEIR; General Corps coordination on the completion and printing of the public review .

' draft DPREISEIR; Document revisions pertaining to separation of the 1,000-foot and 3 00-foot bluff protection structures into two projects; Review of the Draft EIS/EIR to ensure project description consistency throughout all resource sections; and Document updating to reflect the most recent comments from the Corps and County of Santa Cruz.

4) Task 5 - Additional labor hours have been added to preparation of the Administrative Final EISEIR to coordinate with the Corps and address comments on the DPR component of the Draft DPRIEISEIR.

5 ) Task 6 - Additional labor hours have been added to preparation of the Screencheck Final EISEIR to coordinate with the Corps and address comments on the DPR component of the Administrative Final DPWEIS/EIR.

6 ) Task 7 - Additional labor hours have been added to the Final EISEIR to coordinate with the Corps and address comments on the DPR component of the Screencheck Final DPREISEIR.

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REVISED SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET FOR THE EAST CLIFF DRIVE BLUFF PROTECTION AND PARKWAY PROJECT EISIEIR

Tetra Tech, Inc. has provided the following additional services in preparing the EIS/EIR for the County of Santa Cruz Planning Department:

1) At the request of the Army Corps of Engineers, Tetra Tech provided the Corps with three additional hard copies and three compact discs of the Final Screencheck EIS/EIR, conducted additional analysis regarding the erosion rate of the intertidal platform and the effects of sea level rise, participated in several unanticipated meetings and conference calls, and revised portions of the EIS/EIR to address Corps concerns and comments. These additional services are reflected below in Task 15.

2) There were no changes to Tasks 1 through 14.

ITASK BUDGET

Task 1: Kick-off Meeting, Project Description, Info. Review

$38,750.60 Task 4: Public Review Draft EISlEIR $37,382.00 Task 3: Screencheck Draft EISlEIR $1 28,637.74 Task 2: Administrative Draft ElSlElR $39,914.90

$42.473.00 Task 5: Administrative Final EIS/EIR ]Task 6: Screencheck Final EIS/EIR I $24.465.00 (Task 7: Final ElSlElR I $21.530.00 Task 8: Draft Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program Task 9: Screencheck Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program

$6,118.00

$6,860.00 Task 1 1 : Additional Meetings (Optional) $1,798.00 Task IO: Final Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program $2,498.00

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EAST CLIFF DRIVE BLUFF PROTECTION AND PARKWAY PROJECT EIS/EIR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK (#4)

Task 1: Kick-off Meeting and Proiect Description

No additional work is required under this task.

Task 2: Administrative Draft /EISEIR

a. Tetra Tech, Inc. will prepare a new Administrative Draft EIS/EIR that incorporates:

An updated project description that reflects recent emergency repairs and other design changes, A more detailed alternatives analysis (e.g., expanded planned retreat discussion), New information obtained since March 2003 (e.g., coastal erosion threat assessment) and a more elaborate explanation of other issues (e.g., surfing effects and sand supply analysis), Revisions to the impact analysis necessitated by changes to the project description, and to more thoroughly explain the basis for conclusions, Revisions to the Executive Summary and Section 1 (Purpose and Need for Action) to explain changes in project history, Revised graphics and figures, including visual simulations that depict recent emergency repairs, and Updates to Section 16 (Consultation and Coordination), and

b. Provide the County with four (4) hard copies of the new Administrative Draft EIS/EIR of the document for review and comment.

Task 3: Screencheck Draft EIS/EIR

a. Tetra Tech, Inc. will revise the Administrative Draft EIS/EIR in response to County comments, and

b. Provide the County with two (2) screencheck hard copies of the Draft EIR for review and approval.

Task 4: Public Review Draft EIS/EIR

a. Tetra Tech, Inc. will make any final edits to the screencheck Draft EIS/EIR prior to producing the public review Draft EIS/EIR,

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Provide the County seventy-five (75) bound copies and fifteen (15) compact discs containing a .pdf version of the public review Draft EIS/EIR,

Prepare and provide the County with a web-ready version of the public review Draft EIS/EIR on diskette in “ready to post” format. Text will be provided in .html and .pdf format. Maximum file size will be no larger than one (1) megabyte. Images in .html files will be provided in .gif or .jpg format. A Table of Contents will be provided in .html and .pdf format that includes relative (not absolute) links to each section and figure of the report, going down to the third level (e.g., 2.3.12), and

Prepare and submit the EIS/EIR Notice of Availability for County distribution.

Task 5: Administrative Final EIS/EIR

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Tetra Tech, Inc. will organize and compose responses to comments on the public review Draft EIS/EIR,

Identify proposed changes to the Draft EIS/EIR in response to public comments, and make such changes after confirmation by County staff, and

Provide the County with four (4) hard copies of the Administrative Final EIS/EIR for review and comment.

Services to be provided under this task are based on the assumption that each individual comment will be responded to separately, with no more than 300 individual comments.

Task 6: Screencheck Final EIS/EIR

a. Tetra Tech, Inc. will revise the Administrative Final EIS/EIR in response to County comments, and

b. Provide the County with two (2) screencheck hard copies of the Final EIS/EIR for review and approval.

Task 7: Final EIS/EIR

a. Tetra Tech, Inc. will make any final edits to the screencheck Final EIS/EIR prior to producing additional copies of the Final EIR,

b. Provide the County seventy-five (75) bound copies and fifteen (15) compact discs containing a .pdf version of the public review Draft EIS/EIR,

c. Prepare and provide the County with a web-ready version of the public review Draft EIS/EIR on diskette in “ready to post” format. Text will be provided in .html and .pdf format. Maximum file size will be no larger than one (1)

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d. Prepare and submit the EIS/EIR Notice of Completion for County distribution.

Task 8: Administrative Draft Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program [MMRP)

a. Tetra Tech, Inc. will update and complete the Administrative Draft MMRP, making any necessary revisions associated with changes in project design, anticipated impacts, participating agencies, or other project-related factors, and

b. Provide the County with four (4) hard copies of the Administrative DraA MMRP for review and comment.

Task 9: Screencheck MMRP

a. Tetra Tech, Inc. will revise the Administrative Final MMRP in response to County comments,

b. Provide the County with two (2) screencheck hard copies of the Final MMRP for review and approval, and

c. Make any final edits to the screencheck Final MMRP prior to producing additional copies of the Final MMRP.

Task 10: Final MMRP

a. Tetra Tech, Inc. will provide the County with 20 hard copies of the Final MMRP and two (2) compact discs containing a .pdf version of the MMRP.

Task 11 : Additional Meetings

a. One or two Tetra Tech, Inc. staff will attend up to six (6) planning meetings with County staff in Santa Cruz.

Task 12: Traffic Counts

a. Tetra Tech, Inc. will evaluate whether the existing data and traffic analysis presented in the 2003 EIS/EIR remains applicable and, if not, update the information and EIS/EIR traffic section as appropriate.

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a. Tetra Tech, Inc. will prepare updated visual simulations of the project area to illustrate current conditions, including the emergency repairs constructed since March 2003. These simulations will be referenced or directly incorporated into appropriate sections of the new EIS/EIR.

Task 14: Public Meetines, Logistics/Graphics

a. Tetra Tech, Inc. will prepare for and conduct a public informational meeting under the direction of County staff to explain the status of the proposed project and the revised Draft EIS/EIR, and to solicit public comments on the revised document. This will include:

Placing newspaper advertisements,

Preparing handouts and graphics, and

Running the meeting and collecting public comments.

Task 15: Additional Technical Analysis and Document Revision

Gary Griggs, under contract to Tetra Tech, Inc. will:

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Attend up to six (6 ) meetings with County staff in Santa Cruz (est. 2 hours each),

Based on those meetings, a review of the original document, and the Threat Assessment Report, update and expand the EIS/EIR analysis relating to surfing, coastal erosion, and sand supply. Also assist in revising the Alternatives Section, providing a more detailed discussion of Planned Retreat,

Attend the public meeting the help present the results of the Draft EIS/EIR and to answer questions, and

If necessary, assist in preparing responses to comments on the Draft EIS/EIR, and revise EIS/EIR sections as appropriate.

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