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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-04-24 Regular Called Meeting • MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 24, 2000 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Norman Malone at 6:00 p.m. Members of City Council Present: Councilpersons Guy Sutherland, Chuck Engelken, Howard Ebow, Peter Griffiths, Alton Porter, Deotis Gay, Charlie Young, Jerry Clarke, and Mayor Norman Malone. Members of Council Absent: None Members of City Executive Staff and City Employees Present: City Manager Robert T, Herrera, Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong, Assistant City Manager John Joems, Director of Public Works Steve Gillett, Police Chief Richard Reff, City Secretary Martha Gillett, Finance Director Cynthia Alexander, Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr, and Purchasing Manager Susan Kelley. Others Present: Spero Pomonis, Randy Gilcrest, George Watkins, Dara Olivo, Ed Matuszak, Sib Carpenter, Sue Gayle Kooken, and a number of citizens. 2. Reverend Randy Gilcrest delivered the Invocation. 3. Council considered approving the minutes of the Special Called Workshop Meeting on April 17, 2000. Motion was made by Councilperson Young to approve the minutes of the Special Called Workshop Meeting; as presented. Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried. Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Griffiths, Porter, Gay, Young, Clarke, and Mayor Malone Nays: None Abstain: Ebow 4. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMCJNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAXPAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL. Sib Carpenter - 5234 Glen Meadows Dr., La Porte, Texas 77571- addressed Council to inform them she is against putting up a fence at the park in her subdivision. Ms. Carpenter also addressed the Council regarding a stop sign before the park. She stated she feels the City should take a wait and see approach and is not in favor of the stop sign. A. Dana Olivo -Indian Autumn Trace, Clear Lake City - Ms. Olivo addressed City Council regarding the Port of Houston expansion. She requested the City hire her as a consultant to assist the City in forming a coalition to participate on a cost share basis in the retention of an independent technical consultant to review and comment on the Corp of Engineer's draft EIS document. Ed Matuszak -10443 Catlett Lane, La Porte - Mr. Matuszak addressed the Council regarding participation in cost sharing of hiring independent Technical • • City Council Minutes - Apri124, 2000 -Page 2 Consultant to review Corp of Engineer's draft environmental impact study concerning the Port of Houston. He informed City Council he would like to see them take more participation in the opposition of the port expansion. B. George Watkins - 5221 Valley Brook Ct.-Glen Meadows Community Association -Addressed the City Council regarding speeding in neighborhood a~~d stop sign issues. He requested Council put a stop sign at Valleybrook Street to provide more safety to children. 5. Council considered approving an ordinance appointing Ralph S. Dorsett to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong presented summary and recommendation. Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 2000-2402 - AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Clarke to approve Ordinance 2000-2402 as presented by Mr. Anmstron~ Second by Councilperson Sutherland. The motion carried. Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Porter, Gay, Young, Clarke, and Mayor Malone Nays: None Abstain: None 6. Council considered approving an ordinance appropriating $25,000 from the capital improvement contingency fund to fund improvements to Pine Bluff Park. Director of Parks & Recreation Stephen Ban presented summary and recommendation and answered questions for City Council. Assistant City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 2000-2403 - AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25,000.00 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO FUND IMPROVEMENTS TO PINE BLUFF PARK; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Young to approve Ordinance 2000-2403 as presented by Mr. Ban. Second by Councilperson Ebow. The motion carried. Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Porter, Gay, Young, Clarke, and Mayor Malone Nays: None Abstain: None • City Council Minutes -April 17, 2000 -Page 3 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Consider awarding bid to Direct Action Uniforms for police uniforms and body armor - R. Reff B. Consider awarding bid to Gulf Coast Limestone for flexible base crushed limestone - S. Gillett C. Consider awarding bid to Vulcan Signs for sign materials - S. Gillett Councilperson Clarke made a motion to vote on all Consent Agenda items together and approve items presented. Second by Councilperson Sutherland. The motion carried. Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Porter, Gay, Young, Clarke, and Mayor Malone Nays: None Abstain: None Councilman Charlie Young left the meeting at 6:27 PM. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS City Manager Robert T. Herrera reminded Council of the following events: A. Early voting -Council Chambers -April 19 through May 2, 2000, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. B. Census Committee Meeting Apri125, 2000 -City Hall Council Chambers C. Sylvan Beach Day - Apri129, 2000 D. Seed Banquet -May 4, 2000 -Pasadena Convention Center E. May 10, 2000 -Library Groundbreaking - 2:00 P.M. F. May meeting dates -Canvass May 9, 2000 -Special Called Workshop Meeting May 15, 2000 -Regular Called Meeting May 22, 2000 9. COUNCIL ACTION Councilpersons Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Porter, Gay, Clarke, and Mayor Malone brought items to Council's attention. Councilman Clarke thanked Reverend Gilcrest for allowing him to give the eulogy at Jack Clark's funeral. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION -PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, AND 551.084, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, - (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT OR DONATION, PERSONNEL MATTERS, City Council Minutes - Apri124, 2000 -Page 4 CONFERENCE WITH. EMPLOYEES DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAIVIINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION) A. 551.074 (Personnel Matter) Meet with City Attorney and City Manager to discuss personnel matter -Shawn Boznango. B. 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) Meet with City Attorney and City Manager on litigation matter. Council retired into Executive Session at 6:43 PM under Section 551.074 (Personnel Matter) and 551.07] (Consultation with Attorney). Council adjourned Executive Session at 7:22 PM. Council returned to the table at 7:24 PM. 11. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION No action taken. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before Council, the Regular Called Meeting was duly adjourned at 7:25 PM. Respectfully submitted, ~, ,,~~~~ Martha Gillett City Secretary Passed and approved on this 9th day of May 2000. / ~`/'( 42~~~ Norman L. Malone, Mayor ~ ~ A • • NO BACK UP PROVIDED • • B CITY OF LA PORTE April 11, 2000 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Robert T(~ra, City Manager SUBJECT: April ~4, Council Meeting Please be advised two people have requested to address the City Council at the above referenced Council meeting. The first is a Ms. Dana Olivo who is a property owner in the Clear Lake area. The second speaker is Ed Matuszak who resides in La Porte and is a former Councihnember. Councilman Engelken requested Ms. Olivo to contact me after he received a phone call from her. The message she wishes to deliver to City Council is that consideration be given to participate on a cost share basis the hiring of an independent technical consultant to review the Corp of Engineer's draft environmental impact study. I assume Mr. Matuszak's firm is the one Ms. Olivo would like to share in this effort. Enclosed is a letter from Ms. Olivo and a proposed work plan from EIP Associates. c: Martha Gillett RPR-le-20~ 1631 HE5-MRRRTHON OIL COMPANY • By Facsimile: 281/471-7168 Mr. Bob Herrera LaPorte City Manager P.O. Box 1115 LaPort, Texas 77572 April 10, 2000 Re: Port of Houston Authority Bayport Container Expansion Project Dear Mr. Herrera: 713 296 3401 P.03 Thank you for takin~ the time to discuss the Bayport Container Expansion Project with me on Tuesday, Apn14 . Per your request, I have outlined my concerns in the following paragraphs for review by the City Council. As we discussed, please schedule me to address the City Council for 5 minutes on Apri124, 2000 regarding this issue. I would also appreciate you scheduling Ed Matuszak to address the Council after my presentation. I am a chemical engineer who during the past 19 years have worked as a regulator for the EPA, as an environmental engineering consultant and as an environmental engineer for the petrochemical industry. I am a homeowner in the Clear Lake Area and I have become concerned about the proposed Bayport project and the lack of adequate community involvement in the Envimiunental Impact Statement (EIS) process. My objectives for addressing the City Council are as follows: • Recruit as many Bay Area Communities as possible to participate on a cost share basis in the retention of an independent technical consultant to review and comment on the Corp of Engineer's (COE's) draft EIS document; and • Explain the rationale of why it is crucial for the Bay Area Communities to participate in the EIS process. . Bond Election As general background, many people have been led to believe that passage of the port bonds last November ensured that the Bayport project was essentially a "done deal". Nothing could be further from the truth. In order for this project to move forward, the Port of Houston Authority (PHA) must obtain twa federal permits from the COE. Failure by the PHA to secure these two permits will result in the abandonmern of the project. The preparation of the E1S is the first step in the permitting process. In September or October of this yeaz, the "Public" will have an opportunity to canuncnt on the EIS. The only snag is that the U.S. Congress has specified that only "substantive comment" submitted by the "Public" may be considered relevanrt by the CUE. That is, comments that specifically addresses the data and/or the analysis presented in the EIS may be considered as relevant and hence worthy of consideration in modifying or even halting the project. APR-10-2000 1632 HES-MARATHON OIL COMPANY 713 296 3401 P.04 • Page 2 • April 10, 2000 Technical Representation Given the complexity of this project, it is impossible to provide "substantive" comment during the comment period without benefit of technical representation. Speoifieally, no individual has the lmowledgc or experience to enable them to "substantively" comment on issues ranging from industrial sprawl, iniiastructure capacity, and air, water, lighting and noise impacts. I have identified an environmental consulting firm that I recommend for this effort They are F.II' & Associates (EIP}. I have enclosed one of their brochures for your review. I have ao association with this firm ether than I am familiar with one o~f their principal managers who would work on this project on our behalf. I have seen the outstanding quality of his work and bave been impressed by the wealth of his experience in the preparation of EIS/Envimnmcntal Assessment (EA) documents. For this reason, I sought his assistance in this effort. The EIS Public Comment period will last only 60 days. During this period EIP must review and provide written comments on amulti-volume document that addresses awide- range of potential impacts. The goal of EIP will be to address both the adequacies of the data and the analysis presented. Sixty days is not a lot of time to accomplish this goal given the complexity of the project. To facilitate this effort, it is proposed that ETP pnparc a Focused EA document. 't'he Focused )rA document would represent an independent analysis of the major environmental issuesrtnpacts associated with the project. This will facilitate their response and provide empirical justification for comments that suggest the analysis in the EIS is either inaccurate or incomplete. IrIP's Focused EA will only addresses theme environmental issucs/impacts associated with this project. 1 have enclosed a copy proposal for this effort for your review and comment. EIP's estimated cost for the enclosed proposal is $218,000. T o date, I have a commitment of $50,000 towards this effort There an also offers from other individuals interested in contributing towards this eflbrt~pending the establishment of an official entity to serve as the proponent for this initiative. Because the EIS is scheduled for release to the "Public" this August/September, Iwould like to contract with EIP no later than May 1~` in order to allow sufficient time for them to prepare the Focused EA. Preparation of the Focused EA by EIP wiU take approximately three months. Rationale for participation Retention of a technical consultant on behalf of the Bay Axes Communities will enable them to submit to the COE comments on the E1S that are technically justifiable and thereiine have the opportunity to affect a change in the project It will also lay the legal groundvwrk, as specified in the regulations, if it later were determined necessary to challenge the project in court. In fact, failure to participate during the "Public" comment period prohibits a Cominunity from challcngir~ the project in court. Also, by not participating dueng the comment period, the surrounding communitles will allow entities whose irrterest do not coincide with thcus to detennine the fate of the project including the impact W the surrounding communities. Finally, the EIS process is a regulatory process that cannot be impeded by anyone even elected officials. While it is always a good idea to express one's views to elected TOTAL P.04 APR-10-2000 16 31 HES-MARATHON OIL COMPANY 713 296 3401 P.02 • Page 3 • • ril 10 2000 Ap officials, this should never be used as a substitute for following the prescribed regulatory process to at~ect a change on a project undergoing the EIS process. Conclusion I appreciate being given the opportunity to present my concerns to the City Council. I look forwards to meeting you and the City Council on the April 24, 2000. sincerely, ~~o~. ~-~~c~ Dana Olivo 713196-3418 -Daytime Phone Number 713/513-4197 (Facsimile Number) Cnclosures: Technical Approach for EIS Participation prepared by EIP & Associates EIP & Associates General Quali$cations Brochure • • . ,~~~'~ RADIAN INTERNATIONAL . . .;'t ~~.~: A DAME4 6 MOORE GROUP ODMMNy . . ~ i Edward Matuszak 9801 Wertheimer, Suite 500 Direnar ojProjtit D~wrlopment Houston, Texas 77042 713 789 9801 Tel ' • ~ 713 789 8404 Fax • 713 914 6425 Dittct Line ~ . ' ~ ed~natuszak®radian.com E-mail i • Bayport Terminal Project Work Plan EII' Associates proposes to provide three key environmental services to the Pineloch Community Association (the Association) with regard to the proposed Bayport Terminal Project. These services include: 1) general technical support/project management; 2) preparation of a focused Environmental Assessment (EA) that conforms with the United States Army Corps of Engineers' (USACOE) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Guidelines; and 3) review of the USACOE's draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for adequacy of analysis and compliance with the NEPA Implementing Guidelines. GENERAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT EII' staff (primarily the Project Manager) will provide as-needed support or assistance to the Association to address questions associated with either environmental issues or the NEPA process. It is assumed that this support or assistance will consist of services that fall "outside" of the services that would be provided in preparation of the Environmental Assessment or review of the USACOE's EIS. This assistance will include akick-off meeting between EIl' Associates and the Association prior to the commencement of work on the Association's EA as well as biweekly status reports on the progress of the Association's EA or review of the proponent's draft EIS. These status reports will be provided by a-mail and will include the following information: (1) percentage completion for each task or subtask; (2) problems and suggested resolutions; (3) percentage of budget utilized for each task or subtask; (4) schedule compliance; and (5) other issues. PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EIP Associates will prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) that conforms with the USACOE's NEPA Implementing Guidelines. ~~ It should be noted that the EA will not be a NEPA document, but since it will conform with the USACOE's NEPA Implementing Guidelines it will allow for an "apples to apples" comparison with the analysis of impacts in the draft EIS. The EA will be a focused document and will only address impacts from the proposed Bayport Terminal Project that are associated with water quality, air quality, biological resources, transportation infrastructure, and noise. These latter environmental issues are believed to represent the most substantive environmental issues associated with the proposed project. The EA will not address alternative locations for the proposed project and will not include mitigation for identified impacts. The organization of the EA will be simple and straight-forward. It will include: (1) a brief history behind the development of the proposed project, (2) descriptions of the construction and operational features of the proposed project that are sufficient to allow for the identification of expected environmental changes (i.e., impacts) that would occur, (3) description of the USACOE's NEPA process and Section 404 (Clean Water Act) and Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act) permitting processes, (4) bibliography of all documents, personal communications, M:~APPROACH.WPD • and other sources of information used to prepare the EA, (5) analyses of anticipated impacts; and (6) data gaps, if any, and recommendations for further action. The analyses of impacts will be qualitative (at a minimum), but will also be quantified when the available data is sufficient to identify the magnitude of the impact. EIl''s approach to development of the impact analyses for each of the environmental issues is further detailed below: WATER QUALITY The following information will be needed for use in the water quality assessment. It is assumed that the data will be obtained by the Association and made available to EIP staff: state and local water quality control plans for Galveston Bay, including existing or planned programs to improve water quality conditions; ~' ^ supporting and background environmental documentation for any existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredging permits for the Bayport Channel; sediment and water quality data, including salinity and mixing zone data and seasonal changes in water constituents of the Bayport Channel, Galveston Bay, and Taylor Lake/Clear Lake; ^ storm water quality data from container shipping terminals of similar size and type (if available); ^ Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Maps of the project area and its vicinity; The above information will be used to develop an assessment of the potential water quality impacts of the proposed Bayport Terminal Project. It should be noted that the results of the water quality assessment will also be used in the assessment of biological resources impacts (as described below). The environmental assessment will include water quality analyses of: ^ effects on sediment quality and release of particulate-bound contaminants to the water column from dredging the Bayport Channel to a depth of 50 feet, or 5 feet more than currently permitted under existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits; ^ effects of increased ship traffic on the rate of siltation at the Bayport Terminal and the increased potential for more frequent dredging; ^ changes in salinity and mixing due to greater channel depth from dredging and from increased volumes of ballast water disposal; ^ changes in stormwater quality and volume due to more intense heavy industrial M:WPPROACH.WPD 2 • • land use and increased impervious surfaces and the potential to exacerbate already degraded water quality conditions of the Upper Galveston Bay (including the Taylor Lake/Clear Lake system); ^ effects of increasing impervious surfaces on the potential for increasing the risk of flooding off-site. Each impact will be evaluated at a qualitative level, but will also be quantified where existing data allows for such an evaluation. AIR QUALITY The Bayport Terminal Project is located in an air basin that is a "severe" non-attainment area for ozone, and last year, registered worse air quality readings than California's South Coast Air Basin. The Texas ~latural Resource Conservation Commission ('I'NRCC) is responsible for managing air quality in the region and guides efforts to attain the standards. The affected air resources environment will be characterized using the information described below. This data will be acquired with the assistance of the Association. ^ description of historical ambient ozone levels and climate data from the TNRCC; ^ description of ambient air toxic contaminant conditions (all criteria air pollutants including fine particulates); ^ description of regional plans for attainment of ozone standards including the recent attainment demonstration, or State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision, for the Houston/Galveston area adopted in October 1999; and ^ description and mapping of sensitive air quality receptors in the project vicinity and location of ambient air quality monitors. Potential impacts that would be associated with construction or operation of the Bayport Terminal Project that will be evaluated include: increased emissions caused by construction of the project and long-term operation of diesel truck traffic, shipping engines, locomotives, employee vehicles, and stationary equipment. Emissions of ozone precursors (hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides), particulate matter, and sulfur-containing compounds will be quantified. The analysis will account for the long-distance truck and rail trips that will be associated with increased container transport. This analysis will rely on use of the U.S. EPA's AP-42 mobile source emission factors tables and the MOBILEx emission factor model. If U.S. EPA data is unavailable for estimating emissions, appropriate emission factors developed by the California Air Resources Board (GARB) will be used. M:~APPROACH. WPD 3 • • ^ increased exposure of sensitive receptors to increased concentrations of toxic air contaminants. U.S. EPA and GARB guidance will be used for discussion of toxic effects of diesel exhaust emissions. This analysis will include discussion of diesel particulates and other potentially toxic contaminants. References will be made to recent draft studies by the CARB and the South Coast Air Quality Management District that directly link diesel exhaust particulates to elevated region-wide toxic air contaminant risks. consistency with regional attainment strategies. The TNRCC's regional budget for emissions growth will be compared to the emissions increases that would be caused by the proposed project, and conformity of the proposed project with the currently-adopted SIP will be discussed. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Existing background information on the following biological resources will be compiled: ^ description and mapping of the existing aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems/habitats/vegetation communities within the area of potential effect of the proposed project (using the current standard nomenclature system used by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department); description of the water quality conditions within Galveston Bay (including salinity, mixing zones, existing contaminants, seasonal changes in water constituents, existing or proposed programs to improve water quality conditions, etc.) and the relationship with local flora and fauna (water quality information will be developed in the water quality section of the EA and cross-referenced to this section); . ^ description and mapping of known records for individuals and habitat of special- status species of plants and wildlife (including state and federally-listed species); ^ description of current non-indigenous species and their population status within Galveston Bay; ^ description of the existing commercial fisheries associated with Galveston Bay and a general evaluation of the annual economic value of these resources; ^ description and mapping of waters of the United States (including wetlands) that are subject to the jurisdiction of the Unites States Army Corps of Engineers under the Clean Water Act or Rivers and Harbors Act; and ^ description and mapping of habitat resources that are significant on a local or regional basis (e.g., nursery grounds for marine fish that spend their juvenile M:~APPROACH.WPD 4 • • development in brackish water). It should be noted that the above information will be compiled by EIP Associates, but that assistance from the Association will also be utilized whenever possible. The above information will be used to develop analyses of potential impacts that would be associated with construction and operation of the proposed Bayport Terminal Project. Potential impacts that will be evaluated include: ^ loss or degradation of existing aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems/ habitats/vegetation communities within the area of potential effect of the proposed project (characterized by area, function, and value); ^ loss or degradation of habitat resources that are significant on a local or regional basis (characterized by area, function, and value); ^ effects on special-status species of plants and wildlife (including "take" as defined by the federal Endangered Species Act); ^ potential changes in the existing water quality conditions and the effects these changes would have on species of plants and wildlife that utilize Galveston Bay during a significant portion of their life history; ^ potential effects on existing commercial fisheries (including shellfish and crustaceans); ^ loss of function or value associated with existing waters of the United States; ^ potential introductions of "problem non-indigenous species" associated with ballast water exchange within Galveston Bay and their potential effects on native species; and ^ potential effects on biological resources associated with increased dredging that would be necessary to accommodate new shipping traffic (e.g., suspension of existing sediment- entrained contaminants). The above scope of work assumes that a field reconnaissance will occur, but that no focused field study will be conducted. TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE The evaluation will address roadway capacity, design and safety standards related to all relevant forms of transportation, including rail and container truck traffic. The evaluation will include the construction phase and on-going (post construction) operations and maintenance traffic conditions. M:W'PROACH.WPD 5 • • Existing background data and information (i.e., traffic data) that will be compiled includes: ^ existing and planned roadway geometrics; ^ existing average daily, a.m., and p.m. peak hour traffic counts, including vehicle profile data to determine the percentage of heavy vehicles (trucks, etc.); ^ existing accident data for the past three years; ^ existing rail system infrastructure and additional capacity; ^ existing and planned transit service descriptions; and ^ location of existing and planned bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The sources of the traffic data will include the Texas Department of Transportation and other agency jurisdictions. No original data collection is included in this scope of work. If it is determined that the traffic data available from other sources is not sufficient, we will request a supplemental agreement to cover data collection costs. Additional efforts that will be required to establish the existing transportation resources and conditions include the following: ^ collect available mapping, project description, and site plans, including the Bayport Terminal Master Plan. conduct a site reconnaissance (1 trip) to collect information on the physical characteristics of the surrounding transportation network to identify existing roadway cross-sections, intersection lane configurations, traffic control devices, and surrounding land uses. ^ analyze service levels of existing infrastructure. This analysis will include up to 20 intersections and/or roadway/highway segments in order to determine the existing base condition. The team proposes to use the Highway Capacity Manual standard software package to analyze level of service. The analysis will be completed for the average daily, a.m., and p.m. condition. evaluate traffic safety and identify the existing conditions of facilities and services related to transit, bicycling and pedestrian activity in the project area will be identified. Traffic safety will be evaluated by identifying accident locations on up to 101ocations in the study area. The accident analysis will compare accident rates at these locations to similar facilities statewide. The source of accident data will be the Texas Department of Transportation and other jurisdictions. The above information will be used to develop analyses of potential impacts that would be associated with construction and operation of the proposed Bayport Terminal project. Potential impacts that will be evaluated include: 1) existing plus construction condition; 2) existing plus project condition; and 3) cumulative conditions (with and without the project). M:W'PROACH.WPD 6 • • This analysis will be completed for up to 20 intersections and/or roadway/highway segments for the average daily, a.m., and p.m. peak conditions. Specific efforts that will be conducted to prepare the necessary analyses include: estimate the trip generation for the proposed project using the project description, information provided by the Port of Houston Authority, and other appropriate trip generation sources. The directional distribution of project-generated traffic will be based on projected origin and destination information provided by the Port of Houston Authority and the relative locations of complementary land-uses in the area. Site accessibility and the location of transportation arteries will .also be factors in determining the directional distribution. The site-generated traffic will be assigned to the roadway network based on the determined distribution. The traffic analysis will contain a complete discussion of the trip generation, distribution, and assignment assumptions used in the analysis. ^ review the Bayport Terminal Master Plan to determine the adequacy of the proposed project access points, on-site circulation, and truck access. The assessment of site circulation and access shall also address rail infrastructure and access. ^ compare the results of the analysis to significance criteria developed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the appropriate agency to identify project impacts. The analysis will assess the ability of the current infrastructure (roadway and railway) to accommodate the traffic generated by the project and will assess the potential for the project to increase accident potential at up to 10 key locations. ^ identify transportation infrastructure improvements necessary to accommodate the project. ^ organize and transfer traffic projection data to project team for use in the air quality and noise impact sections as requested. attend up to two (2) meetings as needed. 1yOISE To the extent that the proposed Bayport Terminal Project would be expected to degrade the surrounding community noise environment, a technical analysis of community noise conditions will be completed. Noise-sensitive receptors that would be affected by the project would include those sensitive land uses located along the highways and thoroughfares accessing the facility. The analysis of existing community noise conditions would include: M:\APPROACH.WPD 7 • ^ a background explanation of general acoustical terms relating to community noise; ^ identification of noise-sensitive land-uses (residences, hospitals, and schools) near the facility and along primary highway and railway access routes; and. ^ a summary of relevant federal and local noise standards and guidelines, including Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) significance thresholds and land use compatibility criteria from the U.S. Department, of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Based on available transportation-related information, EIP will estimate existing and future noise levels caused by heavy-duty diesel truck and rail traffic caused by the project along the major access routes. The FHWA Traffic Noise Prediction Model (FHWA-RD- 77-108) will be used to determine highway noise levels, and railway noise levels will be 'estimated through the use of Federal Transit Administration guidelines. The noise effects caused by the truck and rail traffic will be compared to the FHWA and HUD thresholds to determine significance. . Five (5) copies of the draft EA will be submitted for review to the Association within ten (10) weeks of authorization to proceed. The Association will have three (3) weeks to conduct review of the draft EA and identify changes, additions, or clarifications that are necessary. EIl' will then have two (2) weeks to amend the draft EA and prepare and submit a final EA to the Association. Five (5) copies of the final EA will be submitted to the Association. It should be noted that time allowed for preparation of the draft EA may be extended by mutual agreement with the Association if the final EA can be prepared and submitted to the Association prior to public review of the proponent's draft EIS. The work plan for this task also includes attendance at up to two (2) meetings or presentations to local community groups. Attendance at additional meetings are not currently part of this work plan, but can be authorized by the Association at an estimated cost of $2,350 per person for two days (including meeting and travel time and other direct costs). REVIEW OF DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT EIP Associates will conduct a review of the proponent's Draft EIS to determine if it conforms with the USACOE's NEPA Implementing Guidelines. In addition, EIP will review the EIS to determine if the document is accurate and provides adequate disclosure of the anticipated impacts. Evaluation of the impact analyses associated with water quality, air quality, biological resources, transportation infrastructure, and noise will be compared to the analyses in the Association's EA. EIP staff will conduct up to three days of site reconnaissance and data gathering at each of the identified alternative locations for the proposed project that are in the Galveston Bay and Freeport areas to facilitate a better understanding of the alternatives analysis presented in the draft EIS. Impact analyses associated with all other environmental issues will be evaluated for accuracy and adequacy based on the description of the change from the existing conditions and EIl''s professional knowledge and experience with the environmental issue. M:~APPROACH.WPD • EIl' Associates will prepare a draft comment letter that addresses the analyses in each section of the proponent's EIS. The comments will focus on discrepancies, inaccuracies, omissions, and lack of background support for the developed analyses. The draft comment letter will be submitted to the Association within three (3) weeks of receipt of the draft EIS. The Association will have one (1) week to conduct review of the draft comment letter and identify changes, additions, or clarifications that are necessary. EIP will then have one (1) week to amend the draft comment letter and prepare and submit a final comment letter to the Association. It should be noted that time allowed for the Association's review and EIl''s response to the Association's review may be extended by mutual agreement if the USACOE's public review period for the draft EIS is extended beyond sixty (60) days or the public hearings on the Draft EIS are scheduled later than week 6 of the public review period. The EIl' Project Manager and necessary technical staff will attend one (1) meeting with the Association prior to any public hearing s on the draft EIS and up to one (1) public hearing on the Draft EIS. It is assumed that EIl' staff will not facilitate these meetings, but will be available at the Association's direction to provide technical input on the review of the Draft EIS. Attendance at additional meetings are not currently part of this work plan, but can be authorized by the Association at an estimated cost of $2,350 per person for two days (including meeting and travel time and other direct costs). PREPARA'T'ION OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC ANALYIS ???? under contract to EII' will prepare an analysis of socio-economic impacts that would be expected to occur within ???? miles of the proposed project. "need to provide area of potential effect and scope of issues that will be addressed" "also need to determine if scope should only include EA-type analysis or review of socio-economic analysis presented in draft EIS and if analysis is stand alone or incorporated into the focused EA?" M:UPPROACH.WPD 9 MAR-08-00 WED 1223 PM ~ ASSOCIATES FAX N0. 1.3254810 P, 02 BAYPORT T1;RMINAL PROJECT }? XPANDED WURK PLAN PQR ARt QiIALiTY TECI-INlrnr. REPORT I:YY Associates proposes an arparuleal scope of work to the Pineloch Community Association (the Association) with regard to the proposed Bayport Texminal Project. The expanded services would include an Air Quality Technical Report to support the focused Environmental Assessment (EA) previously proposed by EIP Associates. The Air Quality Ter]uucal Report would highlight critical issues affecting the project related to ozono, particulate matter, and toxic air contaminants. The components of the technical report are grouped in this work plan to identify separate tasks for addressing each issue. 't'ask ntunbering is from the original work plali. '!'he schedule and coordination for these tasks would be as identified in the previous work plan. TASK 2 2A' AIR UAI.ITY TECHNYCAL RF,PORT '11zis task addresses basic air quality issues and ozone problems. The project is located in an air basin that is a "severe" non-attainment arcs for ozone. T17e project could impair efforts of the 'Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRC~G~ to manage air quality in the region and attain the standards. The #ollowing data will be acquired with the assistance of the Association. A summary of the existing air quality conditions wi.11; • review the nature of air pollution and the meteorologiGd conditions that influence air gtlalny COnClltions, '!'he pollutarns of concern (namely, ozone, particulate matter, and wxic air contaminants) will be identified aid described; • describe and map sensitive air quality receptors in the project vicinity and location of ambient air quality monitors; • describe historical ambient ozone and particulate levels and climate data reported by the 'lNRGC as it would affect formation of oT,one and inhalable particles; and • describe of the region's attainment status with regard to the ambient air quality standards. Violations of the federal rnone standard commonly occur, 'T'his will include an explanation of the scvcriry and coverage of the region's violations in terms v# physical location of the violations and number of violating hours per year. The regulatory framcworlc w~l: • expltin the federal and state requirements that affecx air quality through regional p]aiuung, sourco control, and permitting; • describe past efforts to tninunize ozone in the region and plans to attain the o~-one standards by 2007. This discussion will include a swnmary of the recent attainment demonstration, or State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision, for the I3ouston/Galveston area adopted in October 1999 and ongoing souru: quantification and rx-odeling efforts by the TNRCC to reassess the region's progress; • describe the region-wide source uzventory and explain the methods of control that have been historical}y contemplated. In the most-recent SIP revision, the TNRGC identified the import~nee of reducing emissions from construction-related sources and non-road Work Plan: Air Qtlaliry'rechnioal Report - Pale 1 MAR-08-00 WED 12 24 PM ~ ASSOCIATES FAR N0. 13254810 P. 03 mobile solaces (such as marine vessels and on-shore equipment). The role of these sources in tho regional context and the programs for control will be reiterated in the technical report; and outline the requirements for determining general confomvry with the federal Clean Air Act. The general conformity rule will apply to the projech:. The intent of the rule ar>U be summarized and history will be provided of how the rule has affected projects at other similar facilities around the nation (highlighting other port or airport projects). impacts that wI`!1 be evaluated include the consequences of new enussions on regional and localized air quality. Increased emissions crn,ld be caused by short-term operation of construcxion equipment and long-term operation of increased diesel truck traffic, increased marine vessel traffic, locomotives, employee vehicles, and a variety of stationary land-side equipment, Project Construction Impacts Emissions of ozone precursors (hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides), particulate hatter, sulfur-containing compounds, and toxic air contaminants will be quantified and categorized according to source type. The construction emissions analysts wi}l account for dredging, transport, and disposal of dredge material, Other land-side improvements and construction worker trips to the port could also cause short-term emissions, Emission quantification will rely on use of the U.S. PPA's AP-42 stationary and mobile source emission factors tables and the MOBILEx emission factor xttodel. Where U.S. EPA data is unavailable for estimating emissions, appropriate emission factors developed by the TNRCX'., or possibly the California Air Resources Hoard (GARB), will be used. Project Operation Impacts Tl~e operational emission analysis will account for the long-distance truck and rail trips that will be associated with increased container transport. Marine vessel emissions occurring within the I-Iouston/Calvcston area may also increase and would be analyzed. C7ther operational emissions could be caused by Increased worker trips to the port and operation of terminal equipment and other facilities. 'I'ermin-II equipment could include diesel-powered lifts and cranes. Islectxically powered equipment will cause indirect emissions at power plants in the area. The clnissions of ozone precursors will be evaluated for consistency with regional attainment strategies. Tlie 'INRGC's budget for cznissions will be comgared to the enussions increases that would be caused by the proposed project. The budget requires a substantial redltotion of enussions from all sources before 2007. While an allowance for growth is implicit in the plans, a workable strategy for achieving the needed reductions has not yet keen identified. Emission rcduaron measures for the proles will be identi[ed. Conformity of the proposed project with the currently-adopted SIP will be evaluated. Construction and operation have the potential to generate emissions that would be over the thresholds for requiring a general conformity analysis. The direct and indirect emissions that Work Plan: Air Quality Technical Report -Page 2 MAR-08-00 WED 12 24 PM ASSOCIATES 1254810 would qualify for the conformity analysis will be identified, and a determination of the regional significance of the project (as defined in the conformity rule) will be presented. TASK 2 2B' ANALYSIS t~~OR FI1VE pAIiTIC1.E IMPACTS This task will add information to the environmental setting, regulatory framework, and impacts analysis related to inhalable particulate matter. A discussion of particulate matter (l~M-10 acid PM-2.5) conditions will be provided. 'This will include an explanation of the status of the PM-2.5 standards and ongoing monitoring efforts. Tlie atmospheric reactions that cause formation of fine particles involve hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur-containing compounds. Direct emissions of particulates also lead to elevated ambient concentrations. An estimate of dowr-wind PM-10 and PM-2.5 concentrations caused by the direct particulate emissions will be provided based on use of a screetung dispersion model (e.g., SCREEN3), and the incremental concentrations will be compared to the standards. ;ASK 2 2C• ANALYSIS FOR TOXIC ATR CONTAMINANT Itv[pACTS This task will provide information ~ on toxic air oontan++~~*+ts and environmental justice issues. The additional analysis will: • describe the region-wide tonic air oonta+*>;„apt e~tvironment. The TNRGC maintains a list of Effects Screening Levels (ESLs) that deface safe exposure levels for a variety of hazardous or toxic air contaminants. Ambient concentrations of toxics from motor vehicle exhaust exceed the ESLs at some locations in Houston, The contaminants and monitored ambient concentrations will be described; • outline the requirements to control new sources of toxic air contaminants. Toxic air contaminant emissions from new stationary sources are subject to review by the 'I'NRCC, but mobile sources are only indir~ccxly regttlated; and describe the existing programs set forth by the TNRCC to protccx low-income and minority communities from experiencing disproportionate environmental consequences. the TNRCC rnaintains~an environmental equity program which addresses the rssuo of environmental justice. 7'he breadth of this program and its ability to influence project activitiles wilt be identified. Any new emissions from fuel combustion sources (such as diesel engines) could lead to increased exposure of sensitive receptors to toxic air contaminants. The incremental effect of the new toxic air contaminants anll be discussed in the context of the `1'NRCC's Effects Screening Levels and existing programs regarding environmental justice. TASK 2.2L1,:, ANAL PSIS FOA I~EALTH RI FR M DTESEL PAR'IICCJIAT This task will introduce recent research conducted outside of Texas (published by the South Coast Air Quality Management District) on the adverse health effects of particulates from diesel e.chaust. The studies explicitly identify diesel exhaust particulates as the cause of elevated region-wide health risks and substantially elevated risks near industrial and heavily- used transportation areas that are commonly located near low-income and minority FAX N0. P, 04 Work Plan:llir Quality Technical Itepon -Page 3 MAR-08-00 WED 12;25 PM ~ ASSOCIATES FAX N0. 1254810 P. 05 communities. Phis task will provide additional analysis of these toxic air contaminants and er-virotvnental )i15liGe iSSUes. :Y~1SK ~.3A: REVYEW F D NVIRONMEN7Al. IMPAC 'P Ti~MEN'T This task will allow for additional review of air quality issues documented in the draft EIS. Previously up to 32 hours of air quality scientist time was proposed for review of the draft ETS. With this expanded work plan, a total of 6~F hours wrndd be allocated. This would allow more in-depth review of the issues highlighted above. The schedule and coordination for this task would be as identified in the previous work plan. Work Plan: Air Quality Technical ltepon -Page 4 MAR-08-00 THU 11:55 AM ~ ASSOCIATES FAX NO. 1254810 „. Jam.... "_" . `~-`-~... nssocrnrRs ,l~A~' Transmittar M Pagts (including cover sheer) 2 Date March 9, 2000 To D1na Olive Fsn N, (713) 513-4197 Frorn: Mike $umgardner ]ob Na~ae Bayport '!'erminal Projeu ]'obN Coinmesus I have provided a 171odification of the budget that was sent to you yesterday. This budget removes costs for '!'ask 3 (Review of the Draft EIS) and places the proposed additional cost for review of the proponent's document (32 hours) in the original budget. The cost for review of the Draft EIS therefore increases by $3,360, The budget that you now have for development of the air quality analysis in the EA, if implemented in total, would replace the previous budget for air quality in Subtask 2.2. Therefore, the cost for conducting the more detailed air quality analysis in the EA is only $26,000 (instead of the $8,560 proposed in our original SOW or the $31,920 proposed in Brewstcr's budget In suminary, the Task 3 budget would increase by $3,630 and the Task 2 budget would increase by $26,000. X,astly, Brewster has estimated that a similar level. of analysis for the Texas City site would cost approximately $10,000 since tllero would be some economy of scale. Please call me if you have any questiolxs. Plcasc notify to irnmediately iF not rcreivrd properly Originals of tide ~ tansmission will be sent by mail: no P. 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A A A A A N Processing N CD O N O ~ A N A O A 01 Giaphip N O N N N N A A A A A PrOdUC~On Hours per 1O + ra e o N m m + ~ Subtesk m ~ m ~ W Hours per Task N OOD N N N N ~ N I N +I N N A N f AD N INi~ N V N + N N N + N W N D1 N O N V COStPef 0 0 ° Q 8 8 g 4 8 QQ 2S o 0 o o o 8 g' o ~ Subtask o u N 0) 0 I 1 I N _ I 0 N 8 N N 8 N + 8 N 8 M 8 N AI ° o 1 I ~ I N N °° o I N A m ~i' N N m o N g o ost Per Tesk i ~ ~ ~ r ~~ T 0 Q _fl • • C • • NO BACK UP PROVIDED s ~ • • ORDINANCE NO. 2 000- a'F b~1 AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAIISE; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAIISE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITS THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby appoints the following member to the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, filling the remaining unexpired term of James Zoller, beginning on the effective date hereof, and expiring on May 30th of the year indicated, or until their successor shall have been duly appointed and qualified: District 5 - RALPH S. DORSETT 2002 Section 2. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause or any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this ordinance shall, for any reasons, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent of such conflict only. Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as • • required by the open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 5. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 24th day of April, 2000. ATTEST: CITY O LA PORTE By : ~j--- o man L . a o Mayor U -!~ Mar ha A. Gi e t City Secretary APPR~VE~D l ~ /~ l'i % Knox W. Askins City Attorney 2 • CITY OFLA PORTS APPLICATION FOR CITY BOARDS / CONBVIiSSIONS NOTE: As an applicant for a Ciry Board or Commission, your name, address and phone number will be available m the press and the public. AIl other information will remain confidential. You will be contacted before airy action is taken on your appointment. Incumbents whose terms expire aze automatically considered for reappointment, upon rel. A member who is absent for more than ?S ~ of called meetiags, for other than medical reasons, will be subject to removal by City Council. F'maI decisions on appointment aad reappointment of members of Boards and Commissions rests with the City Council. APPLICANT MUST BE A CITIZEN OF Tl~ UNITED STATES; A RESIDENT OF TSE CITY OF LA PORTS; AND A QUALIFIED VOTER IN TIC CITY OF LA FORTE. ME1~iBERS OF Tl~ PLANNING AND ZONING CO1~BbIISSION MUST ALSO BE RESIDENTS OF ONE OF 1'HE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS FROM WffiCH THEY ARE APPOINTED. Please cvoe ar yrint clearly DATE: ~ - \ ~ -• ~E/Ld Name: _ r,~sE i T ~ ~L4ta ~ L_~ .J Phone (I•~s, ,81 -y 1 i -Q \L,~ t.an F~ ~ (v~ ~S ~ - i-j-~r1.- ~3 c~1 Address: \ ('•~q i ~ ~~+~' ~~ ~ t -~„ ~~ _ ~r City:~eai--~_State/Zip Code: ~ 1'7 S 7 Are you a registered voter in the La Porte Ciry limits?: ~ or N Did you vote in the last City election?: Y or Please indicate your preference by number. 1-2-3. etc. ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Airport Advisory Boazd Fire Code Review Committee DECISION MAKING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS . 1 Planning and Zoning Commission Zoning Board of Adjus~ent Civil Service Commission -~=~ • s SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITIES Porte Area Water Authority undersigned am interested in serving on one of the above Boards ~/ Commissions at nppuc~ac the Rya Aar Ls~s BACKGROUND EDUCATION INST1TiJTION CITY AND STATE DATE LAST ATTENDED MAJOR Professional Background: "- ~ ~ -- ~ .~ .~ ., ~ _ .~ -, - - -s u-- _ ~. ,_ . -.~ Communiry Activities /Hobbies: = - -~ C~ - - !'1 LT \ J b 4 1 ~ \: d ~V ~ \ ~ 1\,rY~ l~ ~.. ~:c ~ ~ \= \ ~a A'n'n V,~ i~ 1 l ~1 `~41 -t-T Nit y References: (include address and phone number) 2. vSG a. ~~ "Z.~.E~.::._ ~~-y~ \ D :~~ 1=c, ~-~ {~~.~> \ ~Qr o ~`is ~ ~ \ - L1 "1 i - 3. C.\FTt~ ~~~._:G.2 \l~l~.l~ .~v~~. Vlrv V ~ .~.-.fi:.r ~i~1-\\1•.~ Additional Pertinent Information: Goals /Objectives: s Attachments: YFS ~% -, j~10 You are welcome to attach additional information, such as, resumes, letters, certifications, etc. that further describe your professional and personal background. Please return this form and any attachments to: ~ _ City of La Porte City Secretary's Office PO Boa 1115 I.a Porte, Tesas 775'72-1115 Revised April 1999 C 1 i REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCI Agenda Date Requested: Aril 24 200 Requested By: Ste hen L. Barr Report Resolution Ordinance • ITEM Department: Parks & Recreation Exhibits: 1. Ordinance 00- Appropriating $25,000.00 from the Capital Improvement Contingency Account to Fund Improvements to Pine Bluff Park (Bayshore Drive @ "F" Street 2. Proposed Pine Bluff Park Design SUMMARY ~ RECOMMENDATION At the April 10'h Council meeting staff presented a report regarding a petition to convert the street end located on Bayshore Drive @ "F" Street into a City park. The report gave an analysis of the City's survey and a recommendation that the street end be converted into a park. Council was in favor of proceeding with the park at this location. The ordinance presented tonight will appropriate funding for the contemplated improvements for Pine Bluff Park. As discussed last week, $25,000 should be sufficient to provide the level of improvements presented in the original Council workshop in January. Funds are available in the Capital Improvement Contingency Account, should Council approve. Action Required by Council: Consider appropriating $25,000.00 from the Capital Improvement Contingency Account to fund improvements for Pine Bluff Park. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater XX Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing N/A Account Number: 015-9892-700-9110 Funds Available: XX YES _ NO Account Number: Funds Available: YES NO Aparoved for City Council Aoenda C~ i ~ lk~~ Robert T. Herrera City Manager ~{- t8 ~ Z,JUJ Date ORDINANCE NO.00- a4 ~3 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25,000.00 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO FUND IMPROVEMENTS TO PINE BLUFF PARK; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. City Council appropriates the sum of $25,000.00 from the Capital Improvement Account No. 015-9892-700-91-10 to fund improvements to Pine Bluff Park. Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place, and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves, and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Page 1 of 2 ~J • Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 24th day of April, 2000. CITY OF LA PORTE - By: ~ Nor an . Malo e, Mayor ATTEST: Ma a Gillett, City Secretary Page2of2 Knox W. Askins, City Attorney • • • • • CONSENT AGENDA • • A • • REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Requested By: Report X Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: Bid Tabulation Bid List Department: Police SUMMARY >Iw RECOMMENDATION Advertised sealed bids # 0780 for police uniforms were opened and read on January 31, 2000. Bid request were mailed to Six (6) area suppliers with three (3) returning bids. Direct Action Uniforms submitted a overall low bid meeting specifications. Using estimated quantities, the total cost for the year will be 42,339.11. This is a nine percent (9%) decrease from the last bid. Action Required by Council: Approve recommendation. Alternative: Resubmit bid Availability of Funds: X General Fund _ Capitallmprovement N/A Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing Account Number: 00152525212003 Funds Available: X YES _ NO 00152535212003 00152565212003 00152575212003 00152585212003 Approved for Citv Council Agenda Robert T. Herrera Date City Manager s ~ • CITY OF LA PORTE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM FEBRUARY 10, 2000 TO: CHIEF REFF, POLICE CHIEF FROM: SUSAN KELLEY, PURCHASING MANAGER ,~~`~~~c SUBJ: SEALED BID #0780 -POLICE UNIFORMS Advertised, sealed bids #0780 -Police Uniforms were opened and read on January 31, 2000. Bid requests were mailed to six (6) vendors with three (3) returning bids. Copies of the bids are attached for your review. It is recommended we request samples from the vendors, as we have in the past. If I may be of any service to you during the evaluation process, please do not hesitate to contact me. Please submit your recommendation with an agenda request form by the prescribed time before the next regular council meeting. If there is a need to delay bringing this bid befon; council, please notify me. Attachment: Bid Tabulation Bidders List Bid Copies /• • ~ BID TABULATION -POLICE UNIFORMS 8~ BODY ARMOR - BID #0780 • SKAGGS PUBLI BURKE DIRECT ACTION SAF BURKE UNIFORMS DESCRIPTION QTY UNIFORM UNIFORM UNIFORMB ALTERNATE SECTION I -POLICE UNIFORMS 1. MENS LONG SLEEVE SHIRT A NAVY 70 $39.80 $40.49 $58.85 $46.50 B. GRAY 30 $25.03 $31.99 $31.20 $31.20 C. TAN 20 $25.03 $30.99 $30.95 $30.95 D. WHITE 10 $25.03 $30.99 $30.95 $30.95 Il'EM #1 TOTAL 54:287.80 54,723.70 $5,984.00 $5,119.50 2 MENS SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT A NAVY 280 $35.80 $36.99 $54.35 $40.85 B. GRAY 30 $22.72 $27.49 $28.20 $2820 C. TAN 2D $22.72 ffi8.99 $28.20 $2820 D. WHITE 20 $22.72 $26.99 $28.20 $2820 ITEM #2 TOTAL $11,614.40 $12,281.50 $17,182.00 $13,356.00 3. LADIES' LONG SLEEVE SHIRT A. NAVY 15 _ 539.80 $40.49 $58.85 $48.50 B. GRAY 15 $25.03 $31.99 $3120 $3120 C. TAN • 4 $25.03 $30.99 $3120 $31.20 D. WHITE 10 $25.03 $30.99 $31.20 $31.20 ITEM RR TOTAL 51,322.87 51,521.08 51,787.55 ' $1,602.30 4. LADIES' SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT a. w-vY 30 535.60 $36.se $5x.35 $4o.e5 B. ~ GRAY • 30 $22.72 $27.49 $28.35 $28.35 C. TAN. 12 $22.72 528.99 $28.35 $28.35 D. WHITE .• 20 $22.72 ~ $26.99 $28.35 $28.35 ITEM 8+4 TOTAL 52,482.84 52,798.08 53,38820 52.977.20 5. MEN'S PANTS 350 $29.00 $30.99 548.00 $48.00 ITEM 85 TOTAL $10,150.00 510,846.50 $16,800.00 $16,800.00 6. LADIES' PANT'S 75 . $29.00 $30.99 $48.00 $48.00 ITEM aM8 TOTAL $2,175.00 52,37A25 $3.800.00 $3,600.00 7. MEN'S WORK STYLE PANTS A. BROWN 10 $11.81 $15.49 $15.75 $15.75 B. NAVY 10 $11.81 575.49 $15.75 ~ $15.75 t1'EM #T TOTAL • 523820 5309.80 $315.00 5313.00 8. LADIES' WORK STYLE PANTS •A BROWN 10 $11.81 • $15.99 $15.75 $15.75 B. NAVY 10 $11.81 $15.99 $15.75 $15.75 ITEM I@8 TOTAL $28820 $319.80 5315.00 $315.00 9. RAINCOATS A. LETTERING 20 539.10 $37.49 $42.75 542.75 B. LETTERING OMIIIED 20 $34.75 $34.49 $39.75 $39.75 • ITEM atl9 TOTAL 51,477.00 51,439.80 57,850.00 S7;6S0.00 10. RAID COVERALLS A. LETTERING 10 550.80 $44.25 575.95 $75.95 B. LETTERING OMITTED 10 $45.60 $25.62 $58.95 $58.95 ITEM IM'10 TOTAL 5982.00 $898:70 $1,329:00 $1,329.00 11. GARRISON CAPS a wHITE COVER 20 $31.50 $27.49 $38.50 536.50 B. NAVY COVER 20 531.50 $27.49 $36.50 $38.50 • ITEM 1M'11 TOTAL 51,280.00 $1,099.80 $1,480.00 51,480.00 SECTION II -BODY ARMOR 1. BODY ARMOR 15 5409.00 $349.00 5412.00' 5412.00 SECTION II TOTAL 135.00 235.00 58,180.00 58,1 0.00 . GRAND TOTAL 542,339.11 577.59 ,000.75 704.00 w • BIDDER'S LIST SEALED BID #0780 -POLICE UNIFORMS & BODY ARMOR DIRECT ACTION UNIFORMS 600 N. SHEPHERD HOUSTON, TX 77007 ATTN: ALETHA SAVAGE LAWMAN'S UNIFORMS 5814 MILWEE BLDG A HOUSTON TX 77092 ATTN: RICHARD SAPP SKAGGS 6100 WEST by NORTHWEST BLVD SUITE 100 HOUSTON TX 77040 ATTN: PAUL BENNETT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PO BOX 996 LA PORTE, TX 77572-0996 BURKE UNIFORMS 4930 DACOMA SUITE K HOUSTON, TX 77092 ATTN: DEE HAHN LONE STAR UNIFORMS 11816 CHAMPION FOREST DR. HOUSTON TX 77066 ATTN: VERNON FOX TYLER UNIFORMS PO BOX 4116 TYLER, TX 75712 ATTN: GEORGE ROOK BAYSHORE SUN PUBLISH DATES: JANUARY 16, 2000 JANUARY 23, 2000 • • B • REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITE Agenda Date Requested: Aril 24 2000 Requested By: Steve Gillett nt: Public Works XX Report Reso ution Ordinance Exhibits: Bid Recap Sealed Bids #0801-Flexible Base Crushed Limestone SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Advertised, sealed bids #0801 for Flexible Base Crushed Limestone were opened and read on April 10, 2000. Bid requests were mailed to five (S) vendors with three (3) returning bids. Low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Gulf Coast Limestone, Inc. Using estimated yearly quantities, the total cost of the contract would be $19,790.00. This represents a 19% decrease from the last bid. Staff recommends award of the contract for Flexible Base Crushed Limestone to Gulf Coast Limestone, Inc., low bidder meeting specifications. Sufficient funds for this contract are budgeted in the Street Division FY 1999/2000 Operating Budget. Action Required by Council: Award bid for Flexible Base Crushed Limestone to Gulf Coast Limestone, Inc., low bidder meeting specifications. Availability of Funds: X General Fund_ Water/Wastewater _ Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: 00170715314015 Funds Available: X YES _ NO Aaproved for City Council Agenda Robert T. Herrera Date City Manager • BID TABULATION BID #0801 -FLEXIBLE BASE CRUSHED LIMESTONE DESCRIPTION QTY GULF COAST LIMESTONE GULF STATES MATERIALS CEMEX, USA 1) Flexible Base -Delivered 1000 $10.79 $12.35 13.85 TOTAL $10,790.00 $12,350.00 $13,850.00 2) Flexible Base -Picked up 1000 $9.00 $10.35 $11.00 TOTAL $9,000.00 $10,350.00 $11,000.00 GRAND TOTAL $19,790.00 $22,700.00 $24,850.00 i ~ BIDDER'S LIST FLEXIBLE BASE CRUSHED LIMESTONE SEALED BID #0801 GULF COAST LIMESTONE P. O. BOX 66 SEABROOK, TX 77586 WALKER SAND 11438 AVE P LA PORTE, TX GULF STATES MATERIALS P.O. BOX 1425 LA PORTE, TX 77572-1425 VULVAN/ICA DISTRIBUTING CO~ 12605 EAST FRWY. SUITE 600 77571 HOUSTON, TX 77015 CEMEX USA P. O. BOX 4608 HOUSTON, TX 77210-4608 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P.O. BOX 996 LA PORTE, TX 77572-0996 BAYSHORE SUN PUBLISH DATES: MARCH 26, 2000 APRIL 2, 2000 C REQUES• R CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITE~ Agenda Date Requested: Aril 0 0 Requested By: Steve Grill ent: Public Works XX Report Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: Bid Recap Sealed Bids #0800 -Sign Materials SUIVIlVIARY & RECOMMENDATION Advertised, sealed bids #0800 for Sign Materials were opened and read on April 10, 2000. Bid requests were mailed to thirteen (13) vendors with four (4) returning and two (2) no-bids. Low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Vulcan Signs, our current supplier. Using estimated yearly quantities, the total cost of this contract would be $55,064.48. This represents an eleven percent (11%) increase over the last bid. Staff recommends award of this contract to Vulcan Signs, low bidder meeting specifications. Adequate funds for this coutrad are budgeted in the Street Division FY 1999/2000 Operating Budget. Action Required by Council: Award contract for Sign Materials to Vulcan Signs, low bidder meeting specifications as recommended by Staff. Availability of Funds: X General Fund_ Water/VNastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: 00170715312010 Funds Available: X YES _ NO Aaaroved for City Council Agenda Robert T. Herrera Date City Manager • vvp~;a~vvvv~~;op~ vvvv~~~pvvvv~vv pvppvvv~~~~a N maommmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmaommmmmmop maomm.aommm•mmap. 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BAYSHORE SUN PUBLISHED DATES: MARCH 26, 2000 APRIL 2, 2000 • MEETING HANDOUTS Our Mission EIP Associates' mission is to work with our clients to resolve difficult environmental planning and regulatory challenges, resulting in balanced decisions, better public policies and successful projects. EIP is recognized for: OUTSTANDING CLIENT SERVICE; HIGH QUALITY TECHNICAL PRODUCTS; AND TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION. Client Satisfaction Client satisfaction is the cornerstone of our business. At EIP, we work as partners Other Services with our clients to understand their needs and ensure that our services make a We offer our clients a positive contribution. The experience and skill we bring to each assignment complete range of guarantees a flexible and efficient work effort. We tailor this approach to meet our in-house, coordinated consulting services. ChentS' Ob)CCtIVCS and CO Satisfy regulatory requlrementS. CEQA/NEPA Documentation EIP's work is distinguished for its technical excellence, creativity and usefulness. Hlolagical Resources Clients recognize the quality of our products and regularly return to use our Habitat Restoration services. Regulatory agencies respect the technical accuracy and excellence of our Habitat Conservation work. EIP has received numerous awards from professional associations, Fans including the American Planning Association, the Association of Environmental Water Resources Professionals, and the American Society of Landscape Architects. Gaoiogy and soils Co n struction/M I figs ti o n Our Team At EIP, we keep pace with rapid changes affecting planning and environmental Monitoring policies and regulations in the communities where we work. Our multi- urban a Rogional disciplinary team of professional planners and environmental scientists is well Planning & Design versed in the most current analytical methods and tools available for each roject nemographics a p . Economics EIP's project managers and technical staff provide creative, pragmatic, and Agency Consultation 8 Regulatory Permitting economically feasible solutions to environmental management challenges. We are recognized specialists in the California Environmental Quality Act, the National public Involvement 8 Facilitation Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Water Act, the state and federal endangered Pu611c Health and Risk species acts, California planning, zoning, and redevelopment law, the state and Assessment federal clean air acts, the state and federal historic preservation acts, and other regulations requiring environmental compliance expertise. _-E-IP--_ A S S O C I A T E S MICHAEL BUMGARDNER Director, Biologiral Resourr~r mbumgardne r@eipassociates. co m 1200 SECOND STREET SUITE 200 SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 Telephone 916 325-g8oo Facsimile 916 325-4810 • CORPORATE PROFILE our clients Since 1968, we have successfully served numerous governmental agencies and private entities throughout the West. Our award-winning projects cover the spectrum of possibilities, from small and focused to large and complex. EIP provides services to a wide variety of public and private sector clients: CITIES AND COUNTIES STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES SPECIAL DISTRICTS WASTEWATER AND WATER RESOURCE AGENCIES FLOOD CONTROL AGENCIES TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES PORT AUTHORITIES REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCIES DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES .E--I P_ A S$O C I AT l.s UTILITIES AND ENERGY COMPANIES COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CENTERS ARCHITECTURALIENG I NEERI NG COMPANIES LAW FIRMS BIOTECHNOLOGYIRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANIES MINING COMPANIES SACRAMF; N'I'O SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGELES 1200 Second Street, Suite 200 601 Montgomery Street, $ui[c 500 11601 Wilshire boulevard, Suite 1440 Sacramento, CA 95811 San Francisco, CA 94111 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Tel: 91 G 321-1800 Tel: 415 362-1500 TeL• 310 268-5132 F'ar: 916 325-4810 Fax: 415 362-1954 Fax: 310 268-8175 E-mail: sac@eipassociatcs.com E-mail: sf~eipassociatcs.com E-mail: la@eipassociates.com . ~~ ~ _ _. ~_. C~~Q°. A ~~~ ©~~ ~~ p~~ ~x*y,: ~a ~~~ ' ~~ : ~~ ,. ,, , f , "°+ .. S ...~:.. r. ... :. 't . W~ Balanced Solutions EIP Associates guides clients through the environmental review process, finding practical and cost-effective solutions to complex environmental issues. EIP was one of the first firms to specialize in the California Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. As specialists in the interpretation and implementation of CEQA and NEPA, EIP's senior staff strategically design environmental documents and processes to meet the specific needs of each client and each situation. We prepare efficient program- and project-level environ- mental documents, as well as streamlined, tiered studies. Our mitigation solutions are thoughtful, practical and effective. ourTeam Our project team leaders have many years of professional managerial and technical experience. Our highly trained management and technical staff have the necessary expertise in natural, physical, and social sciences to provide comprehensive services to our clients and to complete their projects successfully and efficiently. Our Capabilities EIP is afull-service environmental consulting and planning firm. The experienced environmental planners and scientists we assign to projects are committed to achieving our clients' objectives. We apply rigorous and objective methods of analysis, use practical standards that reflect the values of the local community, and work efficiently as a team to deliver cost-effective and balanced SOIUt1onS. EIP provides integrated multi-disciplinary environmental services. Our project managers and technical specialists provide leadership and technical support from project design through post-construction monitoring. Clients may use EIP `professional staff for land-use and environmental constraint planning services, and then retain us to guide them through the CEQA and NEPA process. In later phases, EIP's scientists may be engaged to design and manage the construction of mitigation measures, such as erosion control programs, wetlands, or other habitats to meet mitigation or other regulatory requirements. t;; other Services We otter our clients a complete range of in-house, coordinated consulting services. CEt]A/NEPA Documentation Biological Resources Habitat Restoration Habitat Conservation Plans Wafer Resources Geology and Soils C o n stru ctlon/M f tigat Ion Mon(toring Urban & Regional Planning & Desiyn Demographics & Economics Agency Consultation & Regulatory Permitting Public Involvement & Facilitation Public Health and Risk Assessment ~I-P nssoctn-rr:s • • CEQA/NEPA COMPLIANCE EIP provides the following CEQA and NEPA compliance services: INITIAL STUDIES~NEGAT[VE DECLARATIONS FINDINGS OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS TIERED ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS CONSTRUCTION~MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAMS PUBLIC I~EARINGS AND PRESENTATIONS FINDINGS AND OVERRIDING CONSillERAT10NS RECORDS OF DECISION CEQA~NEPA COMPLIANCE TRAINING :-EIP-- A S S n C 1 A T F SACRAMENTO SAN I'RANCISCO LOS ANGELES 1200 Second S[reet, Suite 200 601 Mon[gomcry S[ree[, Suite 500 11601 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1440 Sacramento, CA 95814 San Francisco, CA 94111 Los Angclcs, CA 90025 TeL• 916 325-4800 Tel: 415 362-1500 7eL 310 268-8132 Fax: 916 32i-4810 !'ax: 415 362-1954 F'ax: 310 268-8175 F.-mail.• sac@eipassociates.com L•-mail: sf@cipassuciatcs.coln T•-mail: eipla@earthlink.net SAN FRANCISCO Ci1ANTS BALLPARK AT CHINA BASIN EIR Balanced Solutions EIP Associates formulates urban planning and design strategies to improve the livability and image of our communities. We meet our clients' objectives and build project consensus by engaging diverse constituencies and decision-makers early and consistently throughout the planning process. Our planning solutions are innovative, respectful of property owners' interests and public fiscal responsibility, and satisfy applicable regulatory requirements. Over the years, we have achieved an outstanding record of implementation. our Team EIP's teatn is composed of policy planners, urban designers, environmental other services resource managers, economic development specialists, and public participation We otter ourclientsa facilitators. Our team's success can be measured through the acceptance of our complete range of recommendations and by the positive physical changes that are made in the in-house, coordinated consulting services. communities where we work. We continue to receive repeat business from our CEDA/NEPA clients based on these successes. Our plans have received numerous honors and Documentation awards from our professional peers. etelogical Resouroes Habitat Restoration Our Capabilities EIP believes that planning makes a real difference in the quality of life and vitality Habitat Conservation of our communities. We address community issues creatively, balancing public Plans input with economics, the environment, and human need. As a result, our plans Water Resources are realistic and attainable. They meet the challenges facing our communities, Geology and Soils whether they are urban revitalization, resource protection, or the fiscal needs of Constructlon/Mitiga[ion IOCaI gOVeYrimerit. Monitoring Urban & Regional EIP provides our clients with a comprehensive range of professional planning and Planning & Design design skills. Each project is managed by a professional with a demonstrated Demographics & ability to meet client needs, to achieve program objectives, and to work effectively Economics in a team environment. Agency consultation s Regulatory Permitting Public Involvement & EIP's planning philosophy recognizes the need to balance and reconcile the often facllitatlon conflicting agendas of diverse community constituencies. We understand that each Public Health and Risk party involved in the urban planning and design process has a different set of Assessment values and priorities. Our interest-based approach assures all participants that their voice has been heard and has influenced the final product. --~'- .~.,,~t~~:t.,i-I S • • URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN URi3AN i'ORA4 E•LF..M riNTS 1.11X1>I.]-IJSF, KRC:It ~ V AI. IKIIJI..IiV AKI) < `` •~° ~.~ Cti V'1'I:K ri]fANSIT SI;KVFI))-y kr',~.<\•S: i. ~)~ ~• Y, ..\9 ~y ~`°'~~ ~~4ty~!ej• .- •~L.., MlXlil)•U\li ''t :~ ~• `~,~i~. y~ 4 •- ~• ,.: "' ~ ..'~ ; _ clxwsrr slarvuu> ~. '` . k' ~ib'1~. ~l~``tI'- ~!'-~ T ~'I~,`{ 5L+'~.! NF.IC:FIHOKYId]i) f t. :t r~~' ~t..• , 3, lraar.' ~Vj~ ~ A~• ,` ;~' ~ nls-r)tlcr r;?J ~. •' :~" y .y~~ W •~',yr.~~' +.Q g~ < mCOAi~ninrrv "-'~ /~ ~ ~~ J)SYj.J:~ watt rsi i+Y;- } '~\;~;y-....y yi. "j :'~I+s may'- A/.. •j ~~.~ ~r.a ~;,.~ ~ C~t~ " Y`./• 1Y1~• ~.•- ~•-3 orw.l ern )' ~ - .'t. !\• li IG I 1 nUK I ~ 1001'! i..l\•A NI-li N51CIindil lrh~1) EIP provides the following Urban Planning and Design services: Policy Plans COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLANS INDIVIDUAL- MANDATED AND PERMISSIVE GENERAL. PLAN ELEMENTS COMMUNITY AND Iv EIGI•IBORI'IOOll PLANS $PF;CIFIC PLANS STRATEGIC ACTION PLANS LOCAL COASTAL PLANS URBAN DESIGN PLANS REVITALIZATION PLANS GROWTH 1~/IANAGEMENT PLANS REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLANS Project Entitlement DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS ENTITLEMENT FACILITATION AND SERVICES PERMITTING Development and Master Plans SITE DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLANS SPECIFIC PLANS DESIGN GUIDELINES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS URBAN DESIGN PLANS _E--I P-- .l 4) t1 I I A i} y Development Regulations and Guidelines 1VIUN[CIPAI. CODES~ZONING ORDINANCES ARCHITECTURE AND DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES $TREETSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES $I]ECIFIC PLANS Implementation Programs GROWTH 1VIANAGEMENT PROGRAMS DEVELOPMENT-PUBI-IC INFRASTRUCTURE AND $ERV[CES CONCURRENCE PROGRAMS DEVEI-OPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL 1VIONITORING PROGRAMS Public Involvement Programs VISIONING PROCESSES PUBLLC WORKSHOPS PLANNING AND DESIGN CHARETTES IVIEDIA PROGRAMS I~lEWSLETTERS INTERACTIVE CD-BONS SACRA\1EN•I'O SAN FRANCISCO LOti ANGCLIES 1200 Sceond Street, Suite 20D G01 hlontgomery Street, Suite 500 11G01 IXJilshirc Boulevard, Suite 1440 Sacnmenu), CA 95814 San Francisco. CA 941 I I Los Angeles, CA 90021 Tel: 91 G 321-4800 Tel.• 415 3G2-1500 Trl: 310 2GS-S 132 its: 91 !, 325-4R I O f tr: 415 J(12-1')54 Fax: 310 268-R 175 F-mail: sar@cipassoriatcs.com !i-mail: sKLA,cipassaciates.com E-moil: IaCa'cipassuciatcs.com :~;,., Balanced Solutions EIP Associates' biological resources staff work as partners with project proponents and regulatory agencies to implement creative solutions that meet project objectives and regulatory requirements. We have expertise in protocol survey techniques and state-of-the-art analysis and evaluation methods. In all cases, our studies are based on an efficient work approach that achieves study goals within defined schedules and budgets. our Team Our biological resources staff includes recognized specialists in environmental and natural science and laws such as the state and federal endangered species acts, the California Fish and Game Code, the Clean Water Act, the California Environmental Quality Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and other environmental compliance regulations. With this expertise, we are routinely called upon to provide expert witness testimony for a variety of clients. Our Capabilities VEGETATION, WILDLIFE', AND WETLANDS. EIP'S terrestrial and aquatic biologists perform field surveys and wetland delineations, prepare biological assessments, and secure natural resources permits throughout California and the western United States. HABITAT RESTORATION AND MITIGATION PLANNING. EIP IS a 1CadCC [n the rapidly emerging field of habitat restoration. Our work includes repairing, enhancing, or recreating wetlands, river and stream ecosystems, woodlands, and other natural environments. Our restoration projects are cost-effective, practical, and sustainable. AQUATIC ECOLOGY AND FISHERIES RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. EIP's aquatic biologists and hydrologists provide watershed planning, water quality analysis, fishery resources assessment, and aquatic ecosystem evaluation. ENDANGERED SPECIES ASSESSMENTS. EIP'Sb10IOgIStSpOSSeSSexpertlse in threatened and endangered species occurring throughout the western United States. EIP surveys properties for sensitive plants and wildlife, advises clients on state and federal endangered species act compliance, and acquires incidental take and other endangered species permits. Other Services We offer our clients a complete range of in-house, coordinated consulting services. CEOAINEPA Oocumentatton Biological Resources tiebltat Restoration Habitat Conservation Plans Water Resources Geology and Soils C onstr aerie n/M itigation Mon(toring Urban & Regional Planning & Design Demographics & Economics Agency Consultation & Regulatory Permitting Public Involvement & Facilltetlon Public Health and Risk Assessment ~E--I P-~ A S S i) C! a '1' t3 S • BIOLOGICAL • RESOURCES EIP provides the following biological resources services: BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS AND INVENTORIES RARE, THREATENF,D~ AND ENDANGERED SPECIES SURVEYS HABITAT IDENTIFICATION AND MAPPING FESA SECTION ~ CONSULTATIONS FESA SECTION IO TAKE PERMITS AND HABITAT CONSERVATION PLANS CESA COMPLIANCE WETLAND DELINEATIONS WETLAND CREATION PLANS CLEAN WATER ACT ~SECTiON 4O4) PERMITS SPECIAL AREA MANAGEMENT PLANS CDFG STREAMBED ALTERATION AGREEMENTS MITIGATION AND CONSTRUCTION MONITORING HABITAT CONSTRUCTION AND RESTORATION SPECIFICATIONS BIOTECHNICAL STREAMBANK STABILI%ATION EROSION CONTROL AND STORM WATER POLL-UTION PREVENTION PLANS FISH BASELINE AND MONITORING SURVEYS FISH PASSAGE STUDIES IFIM MODELING, INCLUDING PHABSIM MODELING FOR HABITAT ANALYSIS HYDRO-RELICENSING STUDIES AND FERC EXHIBIT E'S FLOW ALTERATION STUDIES HABITAT EVALUATION PROCEDURES (HEP) --EI-P--- A s s n c t n r >•. s SACRAMENTO SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGELES 1200 Second Street, Suite 200 601 Montgomery Stree[, Suite 500 11601 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1440 Sacramen[u, CA 95814 San Francisco, CA 94111 1-os Angclcs, CA 90025 Tel: 916 325-4800 Tel: 415 362-1500 Tel: 310 268-8132 Fax: 916 325-4810 Fax: 415 3G2-1954 Fnx: 310 268-8175 F.-mail: sat@eipassociates.com E-mail: sf@cipassociates.com 1:-mail.• eipla@earthlink.net q„ Balanced Solutions Water management decisions today are increasingly complex. Positive outcomes require meaningful involvement of multiple interest groups in the decision-making process. At EIP Associates, we understand the complexity of water resource issues, seek solutions that balance varied interests, and provide clients with clear direction through all project phases. ourTeam Our water resource professionals provide a full range of analysis and planning Other Services . services. Staff specialists include hydrologists, water resource planners, We offer ourclientsa geologists, wetlands scientists and fisheries biologists. Our team's successful complete range of history of coordination with the U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, the U.S. Fish in-house, coordinated consulting services. and Wildlife Service, the California Department of Fish and Game, the State CEQAINEPA Lands Commission, reclamation districts, and other agencies is based on our Documentation sound understanding of issues, our proven objectivity, and our reputation for 8lological Resources aCCU Cate CeChrilCal arialySlS. Habitat Restoration Habitat Conservation Our Capabilities WATER RESOURCE ASSESSMENTS. EIP provides an array of technical Plans services in the water resources field. Our services include hydrologic, NlaterResources geomorphologic, and floodplain analyses, water quality evaluations, aquatic Geology and Soils species identification, fisheries habitat studies, and resource preservation and reStOrattOri plarimrig, ConstructionlMitlgatlon Monitoring Urban & Regional PLANNING AND PERMITTING SERVICES. EIP prOVldeS planning and Planning & Design permitting guidance for water resource projects to a variety of public and Demographics & private sector clients. EIP has a successful history of conducting basic research, Economics re arin ermit a lications coordinatin a enc meetin s facilitatin P P g P PP $ g y g, g Agency Consultation 8 Regulatory Permitting negotiations, securing permits, and monitoring mitigation efforts in a systematic fashion that keeps projects on schedule and within defined budgets. Public lnvotvement 8 Facilitation Our services also include preparation of supply and demand estimates and Public Health and Risk cost/benefit analyses. Aasesament CEQA/NEPA DOCUMENTATION. EIP 1S a YCCOgrilZed leadeC In the preparation of CEQA and NEPA documentation for large and small water projects throughout the western United States. We offer full-service capabilities in the preparation of such documentation. _~-I-P-_ A. S S O C? .. 'r ti S WATER RESOURCES EIP provides the following water resources services: WATER RESOURCE PLANNING STUDIES WATER QUALITY EVALUATIONS WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS FISHERIES HABITAT STUDIES REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE WETLANDS AND RIPARIAN HABITAT DELINEATION, CREATION, RESTORATION, AND IVIONITORING EROSION CONTROL PLANNING BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPS) WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLANNING • AGGREGATE AND HARDROCK MINING RECLAMATION PLANS NPDES PERMIT ASSISTANCE CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 4O1 AND 4O4 PERMITS STREAMBED ALTERATION AGREEMENTS SMARA AND SPECIAL USE PERMITS _E I-P-. A 5 S 0 l: l A T r i SACRAMENTO SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGF. I. F:S 1200 Sccond Street, Suite 200 601 Mon[gomery Street, Suitc 500 11601 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1440 Sacramento, CA 95814 San Francisco, CA 941 I I I.os Angeles, CA 90021 TeL• 91G 325-4800 Tel. 415 362-1500 Te(.• 310 268-8132 Fax: 916 325-1810 Fax: 415 362-1954 Fax: 310 268-8175 F--mail: sac@eipassociates.com E-mail.• sf@eipassociatcs.com E-mail: eipla@carthlink.net ~~~ ~o~~~~~~~ a~D ~o~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~ Balanced Solutions Air quality and ambient noise are key factors in our quality of life. The effort to improve air quality and reduce noise in our communities can contribute to a healthy and enjoyable environment. However, state and federal regulations can affect development and infrastructure projects. Our air quality and noise assesstent team develops balanced solutions by conducting precise monitoring and developing accurate projections. We formulate appropriate mitigation measures and control technologies that meet regulatory requirements and project objectives. This approach enables projects to move forward expeditiously and efficiently. our7eam Our air quality and noise assessment team of engineers, physical scientists, regulatory specialists, and economists is devoted to finding innovative, cost- effective solutions to complex air quality and noise problems. We offer clients thorough knowledge of relevant laws and policies including the federal Clean Air Act, the California Clean Air Act, applicable regional air quality management plans, California Title 24 sound insulation rules and regulations, and numerous local planning standards and code requirements related to noise impacts. Our Capabilities EIP offers our clients current analytical methods and tools available for air quality and noise assessment and the newest techniques in air quality and noise mitigation. We apply rigorous and objective methods of analysis, utilize practical standards that reflect the values of the local community and the , economic realities of each project, and work efficiently as a team to deliver cost- effective and balanced solutions. Our air quality and noise assessment team prepares environmental impact analyses for large, complex projects as well as those that are small and focused. As recognized specialists in this field, we also provide expert witness teams for litigation and administrative proceedings. Other Services We offer our clients a complete range of in-house, coordinated consulting services. CEOA/NEPA Dorumentation Biological Resources Habitat Restoration Habitat Conservation Plans Water Resources Geology and Soila Con struction/M itlgation Monitoring Urban & Regional Planning 8 Design Demographics & Economics Agency Consultation & Regulatory Permitting Public Involvement & Facilitation Public Health and Risk Assessment E-I-~ R ti 5 O C I A 'i' H S • • AIR QUALITY AND NOISE ASSESSMENT EIP provides the following air quality and noise assessment services: Air PERMITTING AND AGENCY NEGOTIATION COMPLIANCE AUllITS EMISSIONS INVENTORIES STATIONARY, MOBILE, AND AREA SOURCE MODELING HUMAN HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT REGULATORY ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING Noise NOISE MONITORING IVIOBILE AND STATIONARY SOURCE NOISE IMPACT ANALYSIS NOISE MITIGATION $TUDiES NOISE ELEMENTS OF GENERAL PLANS EXTERIOR-TO-INTERIOR BUILDING NOISE REDUCTION ANALYSIS a s s r~ t' i x.i E s SACRAMC•NTO SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGELES 1200 Second Strert, Sui[e 200 601 Montgomery $trect, Sui[e 500 11601 Wilshire Boulevard, $uitc 1440 Sacramento, CA 9i8I4 San Francisco, CA 941 I1 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Tel: 916 325-4800 7c1: i 15 362-1500 Tel: 310 268-8132 Fax: 916 32i-4810 Fax: 4I5 3G2-1954 lax: 310 268-8175 E-mail: sac@cipassociatcs.com E-mail: sf@cipassuciatcs.com E-mail: cipla@car[hlink.net Date: ~~ ~~!- aoo ~ Name: Address: So'I 3 ~ ~r- ~ h r~ e. a ~a c,J ~ City, State, Zip: ~-~- ~~,~fe S_. 7"~ ~ 7 7~ Subject on which I wish to speak: ~e h yea ~ a u~ s ~ ~-~