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Item #20 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: David R. Zamora, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Michael Brandman Associates (MBA) to Provide Professional Environmental Services/CEQA Processing for the Pacific Rail Industries Rail Dismantling and Salvage Operations Facility DATE: August 26, 2002 BACKGROUND: In 1986, Pacific Rail Industries applied for and received approval from the City Council of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Number C-5-86 for the development and operation of a rail dismantling and salvage operations facility at 785 East "M" Street. Now, the applicant has submitted a Development Application to modify the CUP to allow the relocation and re -assembly of a steel shredder facility for the shredding of automobiles and other metal objects. The proposed steel shredder facility will occupy approximately 12,000 square feet of 19.39 acres that the applicant has purchased from the Union Pacific Railroad to carryout their daily operations. The proposed project requires the City to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to assess any potential environmental impacts. In order to identify potential environmental impacts of the proposed steel shredder and to modify the previously approved CUP, an Environmental Impact Report is required. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: The Development Application submitted by Pacific Rail Industries proposes to modify the existing approved rail dismantling and salvage operations facility by relocating and re -assembling a steel shredder for the shredding of automobiles and other large metal objects on an approximately 12,000 square feet of 19.39 acres of land. The proposed project requires a modification to the Conditional Use Permit Number C-5-86, approved by the City Council per Resolution Number R-139-86 on September 16, 1986. Based on the results of an Initial Study, it was determined that an Environmental Impact Report is required for the proposed project in order to address potential environmental impacts and to determine appropriate mitigation measures. Staff prepared and issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed project. The RFP was mailed to environmental consultants locally and throughout the state. Staff received two proposals for the proposed project,