1992-180-Authorizing Agreement To Prepare An Environmental Impact Report For A Proposed GTE Mobilnet Cellular Facility At 17020 Roberts RoadRESOLUTION 1992 -180
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT TO PREPARE
AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
FOR A PROPOSED GTE MOBILNET
CELLULAR FACILITY AT 17020 ROBERTS ROAD
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, County
of Santa Clara, State of California, that the Town of Los Gatos enter into an agreement
with Environmental Science Associates, Inc., to prepare an Environmental Impact Report
and that the Town Manager is authorized, and is hereby directed, to execute said agreement
in the name and in behalf of the Town of Los Gatos.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town
of Los Gatos, California, held on the 21st day of September 1992, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Randy Attaway, Steven Blanton, Brent N. Ventura, and Mayor Eric D.
Carlson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Joanne Benjamin
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED: --
MAYOR OF TILE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF� VOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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BID:
AGREEMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this — day of 1992, by and
between the Town of Los Gatos, State of California, herein called the "Town ", and
Environmental Science Associates, engaged in providing contract services herein called
the "Consultant ".
RECITALS
A. The Town is considering undertaking activities pursuant to the provisions in Title 14,
California Administrative Code, Section 15000 et sue. (Guidelines for
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act) and California Public
Resources Code Section 21000 et secq. (California Environmental Quality Act.)
B. The Town desires to engage an environmental consultant to provide the following
environmental services in connection with determinations on the environmental
effects of the following proposed project:
17020 Roberts Road
Conditional Use Permit Application U -92 -2
Requesting permission to install a cellular transceiver facility to include a 35 -foot
high free standing monopole tower and an approximately 200 square foot emergency
generator structure on a site adjacent to Highway 17 in the R- 1:8000 zone.
PROPERTY OWNER: Los Gatos Union School District (Fisher Junior High
School)
APPLICANT: GTE Mobilnet of California
AGREEMENTS
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Scope of Services.
Consultant shall perform those professional services described in the "Scope of
Services" attached as "Attachment A" including attendance by Environmental Science
Associates, Inc. at two public hearings.
Consultant's work products and schedule of delivery shall be in accordance with the
Schedule on Page 19 of Attachment A including ten copies of the Administrative
Draft EIR, 75 copies of the Draft EIR and 75 copies of responses to comments.
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Scheduling will depend on factors beyond Consultant's control including (but not
limited to) prompt submittal of required data by the Town, adverse weather
conditions, delay caused by alteration in the scope of the project, etc. Consultant
will diligently perform the required services according to the schedule outlined above
but will not be responsible for delays beyond his control.
2. Compensation
Compensation for Consultant's professional services shall not exceed a price of
$34,620.00; payment to be made in accordance with the Schedule stated on Pages
19 through 22 of Attachment A.
3. Standards.
Consultant's work shall be performed in compliance with the requirements of the
Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended (Public Resources Code Section
21,000 to 21,177, inclusive), and the Guidelines for Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970 originally certified and adopted by the Secretary
of the California Resources Agency as Administrative Regulations on February 3,
1973, and as thereafter amended, if applicable.
4. Notices.
Any notice required to be given to Consultant shall be deemed to be duly and
property given if mailed to Consultant postage prepaid, and addressed to:
Environmental Science Associates, Inc.
301 Brannon Street, Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94107 -1811
or personally delivered to Consultant as such address or such other address as
Consultant designates in writing to Town.
Any notice required to be given to Town shall be deemed to be duly and properly
given if mailed to Town, postage prepaid, and addressed to:
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
Planning Department
P.O. Box 949
Los Gatos, CA 95031
or personally delivered to Town at such address of such other as Town may
designate in writing to Consultant.
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5. Compliance with Laws.
The Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and
regulations of governing federal, state and local laws. The Consultant represents and
warrants to Town that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of
whatsoever nature which are legally required for Consultant to practice its profession.
Consultant represents and warrants to Town that Consultant shall, at its sole cost
and expense, keep in effect or obtain at all times during the term of this Agreement
any licenses, permits, and approvals which are legally required for Consultant to
practice its profession. Consultant shall maintain a Town of Los Gatos business
license pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of the Town of Los Gatos.
6. Town Property.
All materials and compilations of information produced by the Consultant specifically
to perform this Agreement are and remain property of the Town regardless of
whether such materials and compilations are required to be, or are, actually
delivered to the Town.
7. Independent Contractor.
It is understood that the Consultant, in the performance of the work and services
agreed to be performed, shall act as and be an independent contractor and not an
agent or employee of the Town. As an independent contractor he /she shall not
obtain any rights to retirement benefits or other benefits which accrue to Town
employee(s). With prior written consent, the Consultant may perform some
obligations under this Agreement by subcontracting, but may not delegate ultimate
responsibility for performance or assign or transfer interests under this Agreement.
8. Conflict of Interest.
The Consultant most decline assignments on the grounds of conflict of interest when
the Consultant: (1) has done work for the applicant for project approval within the
preceding year, or is then doing or reasonably expects to do work for the applicant,
or (2) when the Consultant has done, is doing or reasonably expects to do work for
someone other than the Town concerning the project to be studied. For the
purposes of this Item No. 8: (1) a sole proprietorship or business organization
related to the Consultant is considered to be the same as the Consultant, and a sole
proprietorship or business organization related to an applicant is considered to be
the same as the applicant; and (2) past, present or future work for the Town itself
is not grounds for disqualification when the project is one proposed to be performed
by the Town.
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9. Insurance.
A. Minimum Scope of Insurance:
i. Consultant agrees to have and maintain, for the duration of the
contract, a General Liability insurance policy including errors and
omission coverage insuring him /her and his /her firm to an amount
not less than: one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit
per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.
ii. Consultant agrees to have and maintain for the duration of the
contract, an Automobile Liability insurance policy ensuring him /her
and his /her staff to an amount not less than one million dollars
($1,000,000) combined single limit per accident for bodily injury and
property damage.
Consultant shall provide to the Town all certificates of insurance, with
original endorsements effecting coverage. Consultant agrees that all
certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the
Town before work commences.
B. General Liability:
i. The Town, its officers, officials, employees, commissions and boards,
and volunteers are to be covered as insureds as respects: liability
arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Consultant;
products and completed operations of Consultant, premises owned or
used by the Consultant, or automobiles owned, leased, hired or
borrowed by the Contract.
ii. The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as
respects the Town, its officers, officials, employees, commissions and
boards, and volunteers. Any insurance or self- insurance maintained
by the Town, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be
excess of the Consultant's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not
affect coverage provided to the Town, its officers, officials, employees,
commissions or boards, or volunteers.
iv. The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured
against whom a claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect
to the limits of the insurer's liability.
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C. All Coverages: Each insurance policy required in this item shall be endorsed
to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled, reduced in
coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice by
certified mail, return receipt requested, has be given to the Town.
10. Indemnification. The Consultant shall save, keep and hold harmless indemnify and
defend the Town its officers, agent, employees, commissions and boards, and
volunteers from all damages, costs or expenses in law or equity that may at any time
arise or be set up because of damages to property or personal injury received by
reason of, or in the course of performing work which may be occasioned by a willful
or negligent act or omissions of the Consultant, or any of the Consultant's employees,
or any subconsultant. The Town will not be held liable for any accident, loss or
damage to the work prior to its completion and acceptance.
11. Waiver. No failure on the part of either party to exercise any right or remedy
hereunder shall operate as a waiver of any other right or remedy that party may have
hereunder.
12. Governing Law. This Agreement, regardless of where executed, shall be governed
by and construed to the laws of the State of California.
13. Termination of Agreement. The Town and the Consultant shall have the right to
terminate this agreement with or without cause by giving not less than fifteen (15)
days written notice of termination. In the event of termination, the Consultant shall
deliver to the Town all plans, files, documents, reports, performed to date by the
Consultant. In the event of such termination, the Consultant shall be paid for all
satisfactory work, unless such termination is made for cause, in which event,
compensation, if any, shall be adjusted in light of the particular facts and
circumstances involved in such termination.
14. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement
of the Agreement 'between the Town and Consultant.
No terms, conditions, understandings or agreements purporting to modify or vary
this Agreement, unless hereafter made in writing and signed by the party to be
bound, shall be binding on either party.
15. Disputes
In any dispute over any aspect of this agreement the prevailing party shall be entitled
to reasonable attorney's fees, as well as all reasonable costs (not limited to those
allowed by statute).
16. Execution. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts each of which
shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall become binding upon the
parties when at least one copy, here of shall have been signed by both parties hereto.
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In proving this agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more
than one such counterpart.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Town and Consultant have executed this Agreement
as of the date indicated on page one (1).
Town of Los Gatos
David W. Knapp, Town Manager
Town of Los Gatos
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Town of Los Gatos,
Los Gatos, California
Marian V. Cosgrove, Town Clerk
September 22, 1992
Consultant
Name
Title
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Katherine Anderton, Town Attorney
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ESA's principals and proposed project manager are fully acquainted with the legsl requirements
requirrequirements. for Preparation and propose to prepare an EIR document that meets all applicable
ire
As evidence of ESA's ability to satisfy CEQA requirements, ESA has been retained by the
University of California in San Francisco to
Supreme Court Prepare new EIR required by the California
in the recent
3.1.4 EFFICIENCY, ECONOMY, AND T04ELY PERFORMANCE
In order for the EIR to represent maximum value to the Town, ESA th the current Proposes a dedicated two
member project team that is very familiar with review of cellular facilities and wi
situation in the scientific and planning communities
recently regarding tadiofrequency radiation Having
recently completed an EIR on a more complex, multi -tact communications site that include
cellular facilities, Mr. Bennett and Ms. Glasser will be able to effectively and efficiently prepare
the environmental document in the shortest time possible.
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t TASK 1: PROJECT INMATION DEFINITION, AND AD
' MINISTRATION
ESA's Project Manager will meet with Town staff to refine the project description, exchange
necessary information and establish the EIR schedule, and
all we expect that the Town will provide
remaining" information relative to the project description. we have already received project_
related material concerning technical specifications for proposed site facilities. The Project
Manager will maintain regular communication with Town staff
ensure that the work stays on schedule.
TASK Preparation to
TASK Z DE-�E EXISTING CONDITIONS AND REVIEW OF STANDARDS
ESA will review existing site and vicinity data. Documents about the project site, specifically
FCC specifications for proposed equipment and operations, and other studies prepared for the
Town will be reviewed and used to the maximum extent feasible. Published documents that will
provide information for the EIR include the following: Town of Los Gatos General plan and
associated zoning ordinance; King Broadcasting Tower Draft EIR (Seatdc,1988r Transmission
Towers for Columbia Seafust Center Draft EIR (Seattle, 1987); Gibraltar Peak Communications
Site EIR (Santa Barbara, 1991), and reports from the American National Standards Institute
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(ANSI), National C cil on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP), and U.S. C
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ESA will independently review the applicability and
adequacy of the documents and will summarize information where necessary in the IIR ESA
will review and evaluate available plans, maps, reports and other published materials, and will
consult with designated staff of the Town and other appropriate agencies.
TASK 3: IMPACT ANALYSIS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
ESA will examine the project's potential site- specific, local, and subregional environmental
impacts on existing conditions. Where adverse environmental effects are identified, the EIR will
Present realistic mitigation measures to eliminate or reduce identified impacts or identify them as
unavoidable.
All mitigation measures shall be presented in wording which can be directly applied to
conditions of approval by the decision maker. The development of mitigation measures will be
coordinated with appropriate Town agencies. In addition, all mitigation measures will identify
their source, standard and/or tailored departmental conditions, measures proposed by the project
proponents, or measures suggested by the EIR preparers.
ESA will discuss whether each mitigation measure would, by itself or in combination with other
Proposed measures, fully or partially mitigate the impact it addresses. Any residual impacts will
be identified. ESA will specify regulations and/or ordinances that mandate or provide for
mitigation, and will identify the entities responsible for tarrying out the recommended measures,
as applicable. To facilitate compliance with AB3180, all mitigation measures will be prepared in
a format which will facilitate development of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting program.
TASK 4: ANALYZE ALTERNATIVES
In addition to analysis of the No-Project Alternative required by CEQA, ESA will analyze up to
three additional project alternatives. An alternative operational / project design alternative
(Possibly codiating of a taller monopole or power limits) would be analyzed, as well as up to
two off -site altetaatives. These may include existing communication sites in the Los Gatos area
or as yet undetermined undeveloped sites. Based on the analysis for the proposed project, the
alternatives analyses will focus on the change in impacts if the alternative were developed and on
the new impacts which could occur.
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The alternatives to the project would be analyzed in the EIR at a more general level of detail than
the Projelc4 as Provided for in Section 15126 of CEQA guidelines. Radio propagation studies
will not be conducted for the alternatives analysis, unless requested as an optional task Potential
constraints to Project feasibility at alternative locations will be qualitatively discussed.
TASK 5: CUMULATIVE ANALYSIS
A legally adequate cumulative impact analysis must address the proposed project In conjunction
with other existing and reasonably foreseeable future projects, the impacts of which might
compound impacts or combine with those of the proposed project. A discussion of the
cumulative impact of the all site in relation to other projects and other uses in the vicinity will
be included in the M based on lists of present and foreseeable future projects Provided by the
Town of Los Gatos. Proposed or potential development projects will be considered.
TASK 6: OTHER Erg SECTIONS
On the basis of information presented in the MR, ESA will prepare an impact overview section
that will include the following, as required by CEQA:
Growth Inducement and Secondary Effects;
Beneficial Impacts;
Significant Environmental Effects of the Proposed Project (including significant
unavoidable effects);
Effects Found Not to be significant; and,
Organizations and Persons Consulted.
Appendices will be presented as appropriate.
TASK 7: PREPARE ADMINISTRATIVE DRAFT E1R
ESA will assemble all data and impact analysis in a format that complies with CEQA and Town
ER requirements. Table 1 presents a tentative outline for the Roberts Road Co"tional Use
Permit EIR.
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TABLE 1: TENTATIVE OUTLINE - ROBERTS ROAD CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT EIR
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Overview
1.2 CEQA Process
2.0 SUMMARY
3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
4.0 CONSISTENCY WITH APPLICABLE PLANS AND POLICIES
5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING, IMPACT AND MITIGATION
5.1 Public Health and Safety
6.0 ALTERNATIVES
6.1 No Project Alternative
6.2 Operational Alternative
6.3 Off -site Alternatives
7.0 IMPACT OVERVIEW
7.1 Unavoidable Significant Impacts
7.2 Growth Inducement and Secondary Effects
7.3 Effects Found Not To Be Significant
7.4 Beneficial Effects
8.0 MITIGATION MONITORING REGUMM ENTS
9.0 REPORT PREPARATION
9.1 Report Preparers
9.2 Agencies and Persons Consulted
APPENDICES
SOURCE: Environmental Science Associates, Inc.
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We will submit ten copies of the Administrative Draft EIR to the Town for in -house staff review
within 30 working days of project initiation.
TASK 8: PREPARE DRAFT EIR
ESA will receive staff comments on the Administrative Draft EIR and make appropriate changes.
ESA will distribute the Draft EIR to the mailing list provided by the Town and will deliver the
remainder of the 75 copies of the Draft EIR to the Town within 10 working days (2 weeks) of
receipt of the Town's comments on the Administrative Draft E13L
3Z9 TASK 9: ATTEND PUBLIC HEARINGS
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The Town of Los Gatos will advertise and conduct two public hearings on the EIR. At the
Public hearings, Mary Glasser, ESA's Project Manager, will summarize and explain the
document. (If deemed appropriate by the Town, other staff specialists and consultants will attend
the hearing to explain the analyses on a time and materials basis). Attendance at the hearings is
in addition to the project initiation meeting discussed under Task 1 above.
TASK 10: PREPARE FINAL EIR
After receipt of public comments on the Draft M ESA will meet with Town staff to review and
organize the comments and develop response strategies. ESA will submit ten copies of an
Administrative Final EIR, which will consist of written comments, public hearing meeting notes,
and responses to these comments, to Town staff for review and comment This will occur within
10 working days (2 weeks) after receipt of all public comments. ESA will deliver 75 copies of
the Final M to the Town for public distribution within 10 wonting days (2 weeks) of receipt of
the Town's comments on the Administrative Final EIR.
TASK 12: MMGA17ON MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
If any Potential significant impacts are identified in the EIR, then in accardanee with AB 3180
(Cortese EIR Mitigation Monitoring Act of 1989) ESA will prepare a Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program Framework for those impacts. The mitigation measures in the EIR will be
written at a sufficient level of detail to translate them easily into a mitigation monitoring
Program. Based on the significant impacts identified in the EIR, the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program Framework will provide a summary of the impact, a description of the
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mitigation measure, ,a monitoring action required, the part, responsible for implementing the
monitoring action, and the timing for each action. A sample format for the program is shown on
the next page.
The framework provided in the Draft EiR will make possible the timely development of a full -
scale plan. The detailed program would indicate key program staff members, their relationship to
the overall implementation of the program, and lines of communication and authority among
staff and the lead agency. The plan would also detail the logistics of scheduling appropriate
monitors, specialists, and monitoring activities. The extensiveness aW Mount of detail
necessary for the program's success cannot be determined unto environmental analysis and public
review ate completed. ESA is available to develop a full -scale plan upon completion of the Final
ERL The scope and cost estimate for a full -scale plan, if necessary, will be presented to the
Town upon request. Mitigation measures could include monitoring future project operations
through radiofrequency radiation measurements at the proposed cell site and in the site vicinity.
A full -scale mitigation monitoring plan could establish an expert review process for the
measurement results if provided by the project applicant or Town processing procedures for
independently conducted measurement results.
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4.0 TECHNICAL !PROACH
This technical approach is based on the sole public health and safety issue and related to
radiofrequency radiation, as identified in the Town's initial study and RFP: It describes the
issues involved in addressing the two technical areas in the M followed by the investigative
tasks that will be performed in preparation of the EIR. We bave also provided a brief description
of our approach. Should the Town request alterations to the technical approach, ESA would be
pleased to discuss such alterations daring contract negotiations subsequent to consultant
selection
The technical analysis will be illustrated by regional and site vicinity maps, aerial photos, and
conceptual design plans as supplied by the project applicant Photographs of the site from
surrounding viewpoints will be included. Other graphics in the E1R may include surrounding
land uses, RF radiation propagation contour maps, (as available), and conceptual alternative
maps. In general, graphics will be used wherever necessary to aid the clarity and understanding
of the report
The following scope of work is based on our understanding of the project information as
provided by the RFP, by our review of reference material, including material provided by the
CPUC and FCC concerning health effects of low -level radiofrequemy radiation and of electric
and magnetic fields associated with other sources, through our discussions with Sandy Bally at
the Town Planning Department, and drawing on au professional experience in evaluating similar
Projects under CEQA.
HEALTH EFFECTS OF RADIOFREQUENCY RADIATION
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The proposed cellular telephone antennas at the Roberts Road site transmit via radiofrequency
(RF) electromagnetic waves. The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) liceasses and
rew*�!�-'ates communications broadcasts. These signals will be a source of RF energy at the project
site and site vicinity. Cellular frequencies range from approximately 800 to 900 MHz, with a gap
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between 845 and 870 MHz for use by other communication services. The addition of three
antennas and associated transmitters is expected to increase the levels of RF radiation in the site
vicinity. The local RF radiation due to operation of these taasmission facilities at the project
site is of concern to the neighbors of the site and families of students at the RJ. Fisher Junior
High School and the Louise Van Meter Elementary School.
ESA Proposes three initial efforts. The first is a detailed review and careful summary of
suggested standards and research for radiation exposure thresholds presented by the American
National Standard Institute (ANSI), the National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurement (NCRP), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
summary of existing Russian standards. The second is a careful analysis the calculations
Prepared by Dr. Peter Poison, Mr. Carl Cooper, and Dr. Arthur W. Guy Projecting electric and
magnetic fields that would result from operation of the proposed cell site (Dr. Poison and
Dr. Guy have conducted work tinder contract with GTE Mobfinet, and Mr. Cooper has
dependently P1epared radiation level projections for the all site). The third is a summary of
scientific literature concerning the Possible biological effects (including both thermal and non.
thermal effects) and associated health effects on humans and wildlife in the site vicinity.
It is important to recognize that the work for the MR cannot resolve an controversy that exists
with respect to risks from RF radiation exposure. Rather, the study will seek to evaluate what is
now known and to presem it clearly to the public and to the Town decision - makers. Further
investigation of thresholds of exposure that are used or recommended by other agencies,
organizations or countries other than those listed above, could be undertaken and performed as
additional work on a time- and - materials basis. In this way, the Town may further define both the
limits of this imnstigation and the level of detail of the standards review. However, we have
focused our initial review to standards and research presented by ANSI, NCRP, and EPA,
recognizing that their recommendations represent the culmination of past and current work
regarding health effects of radiohequency radiation expostae. We have also Included a
discussion of Russian standards for purposes of comparison
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• Review and carefully summarize current exposure threshold standards for low -level
radiofrequency radiation recommended by the American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) and the National Council and Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP),
lowest guidelines Proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and
existing Russian standards for cellular frequencies. In consultation with Town staff,
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recommend an appropriate threshold of significance for radiation exposure based on the
expert review of the above - mentioned standards.
Further investigation of thresholds of exposure, as
additional work on a time- and - materials basis, discussed earlier, can be performed as
Review and summarize Pertinent literature concerning
radiation in the cellular therms! and non - thermal effects of
frequency range. This review will not be exhaustive but will
present pertinent information for decision-makers the akets and the general public (see CEQA
consultant will rovide151, included is the cover letter to this revised proPoaal)• A medical
provide review for this task.
• Review and continent on calculations and modeling of future radiation levels at the si
in the site vicinity Prepared by consultants to the project appli te and
cant and by members of the
general public for accuracy and appropriateness of assumptions.
Compare results of calculated and modeled radiation levels with tarrrent exposure standards
recommended by ANSI, NCRP, lowest EPA Proposed guidelines, and appropriate Russian
guidelines.
Conduct sample field measurements using a Hewlett Pacimtd spectrum analyzer,
spectrum analyzer wall detect the signal and measure power in all frequency zee The
used at site. The equipment can detect power flux density levels of approximately 2 5
x 10-11 (0.000000000025), The site measurements for existing conditions
will be made in the area under the Proposed antennas, at the existing nearby schools and
residences, and at other likely "hot spots" in the protect area Measurements reflecting
project operations will also be taken at the Roberts Road site, assuming that operation of a
temporary all site has been arranged by the Town and the project appliant, or alternately,
at an as yet undetermined cell site with similar operational configuration and surroundings.
The measurement data will be compared with the values calculated by the above -
mentioned studies. These field measurements will serve to corroborate the results of the
modeling.
Based on the results of radiation analysis, evaluate the possible effects of the projected
electric and magnetic fields on humans and wildlife. The basic objective of this evaluation
will be to provide an authoritative, comprehensive and objective summary survey of what
is known about the interactions of RF radiation with living beings for those intensity levels
Projected at the Roberts Road all site. Briefly summarize existing standards in other
countries, what the basis for these standards is, whether they are more stringent than
existing U.S. standards, and the results of applying them to the Project Expert review will
be Provided by an expert medical consultant
Principal ESA Investigators: Chuck Bennett, Mary Glasser
Radioftequency Radiation Field Measurements: Dr. Bruce Lusignan
Physical and Health Effects: As Selected
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5.0 SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATE
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ESA is Prepared to begin wort immediately upon receipt of an authorization to proceed. The
schedule below presents our best professional judgment of the minimum time necessary to
Prepare and process a legally defensible EIR for the proposed project.
The following schedule assumes timely provision of project - related data and timely completion
and review of wort products by Town staff. A more detailed schedule will be prepared in
consultation with Town staff at the project initiation meeting.
TASK MHUMM
Ten (10) copies of the Administrative Draft
EIR
Seventy -five (75) copies of the Draft EIR
One (1) copy of the Administrative Response
to Comments (Final EIR)
Seventy-five (75) copies of the Final EIR
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30 working days (6 weeks) after receipt of
authorization to proceed and receipt of all
necessary materials from the Town, as well
as establishment of the temporary cell site or
selection of the alternate cell site for the RF
measurement.
10 working days (2 weeks) after receipt of all
staff comments on the Administrative EIR
10 working days (2 weeks) after receipt of all
public comment
5 working days (i week) afar receipt of all
staff comment on the Administrative Final
EIR
ESA proposes to complex the proposed scope of work on a time- and - materials basis for an
amount not to exceed between $32,695 and $34,620, depending upon final selection of an expert
medical consultant. A fee schedule for Dr. Corti Sutton is attached. Dr. Bruce Lusignan would
appear for $200 per hour plus travel expenses, and Dr. Jerrold Bushberg would appear for $250
per hour plus expenses.
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Costs for any additional special studies that may be necessary as a result of public comment are
not included within the budget. A breakdown of our cost estimate is provided in Table 2 All
cost and schedule estimates assume the timely provision of necessary Project information by the \j
Town and project sponsor. The price assumes that only one round of Administrative Draft EIR
review is required and that no more than 4 technical hours will be required by either expert
subconsultant to respond to Town comments. The price also assumes that no new or
extraordinary issues will be raised in new
on the Draft EIR and that no more than 24
technical hours will be required for responses to comments on the Draft EIR by ESA staff and no
more than 4 hours by either expert subconsultant. An itemized fee schedule is also attached
These.price quotations are valid for a period of 60 days from the dace of proposal submission,
after which time ESA reserves the right to review and Possibly rye the quotations. Work on
this project is also contingent upon reaching mutually acceptable contractual terms and
conditions.
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ESA's Proposed scope, schedule and cost provisions are based on the following assumptions. If
the Town wishes to revise any of these assumptions, ESA would be pleased to modify this
Proposal to respond to the new conditions. 1
The Town will respond to information requests in a timely manner. If information in
addition to that described in this proposal is subsequently identified as relevant and
available through Project participants, it will be provided to ESA and returned in a timely
manner.
The Town will make available to ESA aerial photographs, topographic maps, technical
reports, and other relevant reports or plans, if available.
There will be no substantive environmental issues identified which differ from the general
scope of work outlined in Section 3.0. Substantive changes may be subject to revision of
scope of work and cost negotiations.
The Town will attempt to arrange the operation of a temporary cell site at the project site
for the Purposes of field measurement of mdiofrequeacy radiation.
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TABLE 2: COST PROPOSAL FOR ROBERTS ROAD CONDTIIONAL USE PERMIT EER
LABOR
BURDENED DIRECT COSTS
lula
Subconsuhsma
Expert me" Review
Radiatim Measurement
As Selected $7,700 to $9,623 (est.)
$900
MeetingsSearings
(7acbides i meeting and 2 public hearings suended by PM and OIC)
$2'450
Technical Analyses for Drag M including altemanvn
Project Description and Alternatives Deamption
Public Health sad Safsty (including ESA effort regarding field
$565
measurements and analyses)
Alternatives Analysis
13,533
$1,320
All Other Technical Sections
1�1�
We Found Not To Be Significant
Cumulative Impacts
Significant Unavoidable Impacts
Other CEQA- Required Sections
Subtotal
$11,085
ADEQI and DEM Report Preparation and Production
$3,275
G=Phia (including mapping of meast>nmenta)
Editorial and word Processing
Printing and Production
Response to Comments for Final EIR
$2,915
(Assumes maximum of 24 hours of technical staff time caw 4 bouts of
either experts time)
Additional meetings and hearings
(Time and Materials Basis)
Printing (aawmea 10 ADM 75 DEiR, 10 AFM, ad $ 1,670
75 FEM with a maximum of 100 pages)
Travel $110
Other Materials and Expemes $
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS &15 m $17,345
TOTAL EiR COSTS &32,695 to 634,620
SOURCE. Environmental Science Associates, Inc.
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TOTALLABOR $17,275
BURDENED DIRECT COSTS
Subconsuhsma
Expert me" Review
Radiatim Measurement
As Selected $7,700 to $9,623 (est.)
(eadogs and hearings
Dr. Bruce Lusigium $5,500 (est.)
in addition on a Time and Materials Basis)
Printing (aawmea 10 ADM 75 DEiR, 10 AFM, ad $ 1,670
75 FEM with a maximum of 100 pages)
Travel $110
Other Materials and Expemes $
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS &15 m $17,345
TOTAL EiR COSTS &32,695 to 634,620
SOURCE. Environmental Science Associates, Inc.
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So that the cub pow requirements of the project may reasonably correspond to the payment
schedule, ESA proposes to invoice on a monthly basis for project labor and direct costs as they `
occur for amounts not to C=Ccd the following payments milestones:
15% upon contract authorization;
35% upon submission of Administrative Draft ER;
20% upon submission of Draft EIR;
20% upon completion of Final EIR; and
10% upon satisfactory completion of all contracted duties.
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