The City of Calabasas is located approximately 30 miles west of Downtown Los Angeles, near the western border of Los Angeles County. The City is 12.9 square miles in size, and was incorporated in 1991. Development in the City generally occurred over the last 50 years, with the majority occurring pre-incorporation under the jurisdiction of unincorporated Los Angeles County. A. The specifics for each project will vary based on the pertinent issues, but generally the consultant would be expected to perform the following tasks:
1. Prepare all environmental documents and notices in the manner required by CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, including, but not limited to: Initial Studies; Draft NDs, MNDs and EIRs; Final NDs, MNDs, and EIRs; and Notices of Preparation, Intent, and Determination.
2. As necessary, prepare any technical studies needed to complete the environmental review (e.g., geotechnical reports, traffic impact reports, oak tree reports, biological assessments and other studies).
3. Prepare all notices and file (including fees) with the Los Angeles County Clerk and/or the State Clearinghouse.
4. Attend all project hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council.
5. Peer review of technical reports prepared by other consultants, including, but not limited to: oak tree reports, air quality studies, cultural resources surveys, biological assessments, geotechnical reports, traffic impact reports, visual impact analyses, noise studies, and hydrological studies.
6. Work under the supervision of the Planning Division during the completion of the environmental work.
7. Provide Planning related services on an as need basis, including but not limited to review of projects for technical completeness and zoning code conformance, preparation of notices and correspondence with project applicants.
B. Consultant shall execute a professional services agreement with the City of Calabasas. Questions can be sent to Sr. Planner Glenn Michitsch (gmichitsch@cityofcalabasas.com). Responses will be posted on the City RFQ/RFP portal
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