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Environmental Consulting Services r• <br /> FIRM DESCRIPTION <br /> FirstCarbon Solutions- Michael Brandman Associates <br /> FirstCarbon Solutions(formerly Michael Brandman Associates) is a leader in environmental analysis and <br /> sustainability solutions. Located in San Ramon, our team has provided hundreds of public agencies and <br /> municipalities with contract environmental,sustainability, and natural resource management services. Our <br /> disciplinary specialties include environmental planning, regulatory compliance, natural resource management, <br /> cultural resources management, replanting and restoration services,air quality services, end water resource <br /> management, noise and acoustics, and sustainability planning. <br /> FirstCarbon Solutions consists of environmental resource leaders knowledgeable of environmental regulations, <br /> laws, and compliance issues complemented by an in-depth technical understanding of their individual <br /> disciplines. FirstCarbon's staff has a unique understanding of the complexities of managing projects with <br /> diverse challenges, including scheduling and logistics, public relations, long-term field efforts,and multifaceted <br /> legal and agency compliance issues. As a testament to our skill level, FirstCarbon staff is called upon to <br /> provide expert testimony, instruct at technical seminars,or lead conferences.To ensure we remain current <br /> with environmental issues and stay involved in the communities we serve, FirstCarbon staff is actively involved <br /> in professional associations, legislative activity, and scientific research forums. <br /> Mary prepared the City's most recent initial study/MND for the Hacienda Business Park and,together with the <br /> City,developed an approach that maximizes the use of CEQA streamlining afforded by Section 15183. Now <br /> that the City has adopted the updated Housing Element and certified the accompanying E R,the evaluation of <br /> future projects can be greatly simplified through reliance on these current documents. <br /> PROJECT PERSONNEL <br /> FirstCarbon understands the value of assigning quality leadership and experienced resource staff to complete <br /> projects within schedule and budget. FirstCarbon has assembled a project team of in-house professionals with <br /> expertise in preparing addendums and expanded Initial Studies.We can provide the City with timely, high- <br /> quality, legally defensible CEQA documents. The selection of team members was based upon three key <br /> factors: <br /> • Prior experience with similar Addendums or Initial Studies in Northern California <br /> • Ability to comply with the schedule and cost expectations <br /> • Technical expertise in issue areas of particular concern to the City of Pleasanton <br /> FirstCarbon's project team includes experts in key environmental fields who provide the technical credibility to <br /> produce a comprehensive environmental document.The team also includes a support staff of editors, GIS <br /> technicians, and publications staff to ensure that that the look and feel of the document meets our <br /> expectations for excellence.Together we provide the city with the technical expertise to ensure the <br /> environmental document is deemed credible, objective, and technically sound in the eyes of the City and the <br /> public. <br /> FirstCarbon` <br /> S0LUII0!NS <br /> n��.- 1 <br />