CITY OF MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JOEL ROJAS, COMMUNI DIRECTOR
DATE: APRIL 16, 2013
SUBJECT: MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT FOR THE CITY THAT ASSESSES THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF THE UNIVERSITY'S REQUEST TO RECONFIGURE THE 2010 COUNCIL APPROVED ATHLETIC FIELD. REVIEWED BY: CAROLYN LEHR, CITY MANAGER~ . f, Project Manager: Ara Mihranian, Deputy Director of Community Developmen~
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign a Professional Service Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc., to prepare an Environmental Document for the City that assesses the environmental impacts of the University's request to reconfigure the 2010 Council approved Athletic Field.
BACKGROUND
On October 29, 2012, Marymount California University (formally called Marymount College) formally submitted Conditional Use Permit Revision 'F' application to modify the configuration of the Council approved athletic field and to amend certain conditions of the CUP approved by the City Council in 2010. Included in this submittal is a Grading Permit to amend the permitted grading quantities and a Variance application to revise the Council approved location of the proposed 30-foot tall athletic field retractable netting. Specifically, Marymount seeks the following three revisions to its current Conditional Use Permit approved by the City Council in 2010:
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• Remove the four tennis courts approved for the western portion of the campus in order to enlarge the playing area for the proposed Athletic Field and to change the surface material for the Athletic Field from turf grass to synthetic grass. The proposal also changes the Council approved finished grades and grading quantities requiring a revision to the Grading Permit to allow export of 17,625 cubic yards of earth material (the project was originally approved as an on-site balanced grading project). • Amend Condition No. 136 to allow up to three outdoor events (including the graduation ceremonies) with amplified sound on the Athletic Field with the approval of a Special Use Permit. • Amend Condition No. 79 to more accurately reflect the limitations on structures for primary occupancy in the identified Geologic Setback Area.
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and City's Looal Guidelines require the preparation of an environmental document by the City for the proposed project (either a Mitigated Negative Declaration or a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report). The City Council is being asked this evening to execute a service agreement with Rincon Consultants to prepare the required environmental document for the City in compliance with the applicable state laws and state, local guidelines, and in a format consistent with CEQA requirements.
DISCUSSION
On March 20, 2013, City Staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to two environmental consulting firms who have recently completed similar environmental documents for the City. The RFP described the proposed project, anticipated scope of work and the form of qualifications needed to select an environmental consultant. Additionally, since the type of environmental document required to be prepared for the proposed project is unknown at this time, the RFP requested that the consultant prepare an Initial Study to determine whether either a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) or a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) would be appropriate for the proposed project. If the Initial Study concludes that the environmental impacts associated with the proposed project could be mitigated to a less than significant level a MND would be required. However, if the Initial Study concludes that the environmental impacts are significant and unavoidable a SEIR will be required. Cost and time estimates for both types of documents were requested and are described in the attached proposal (see attachment). The RFP indicated that the environmental review for the proposed project would be based on the 2010 Council certified EIR for the Marymount College Facilities Expansion Project (also referred to as the Master Plan).
In response to the RFP, the following proposals and fees were submitted:
• PCR - $152,934.00 (MND) or $197,414.00 (SEIR) • Rincon Consultants, Inc. - $69,135.00 (MND) or $80,810.00 (SEIR) with $22,915.00 identified as optional tasks.
Staff reviewed the proposed scope of work from each firm along with the experience,
1-2 MARYMOUNT CA. UNIVERSITY - ENV. SERVICE AGREEMENT APRIL 16, 2013 PAGE 3 schedule, and technical studies (traffic, public safety, noise, air quality, to name a few). In terms of technical studies, both firms offered a similar approach. However, in terms of schedule, Rincon Consultants identified a reasonable and shorter timeline. Moreover, in terms of relevant experience, Rincon Consultants is superior as the firm has worked on many other college and recreational projects similar to the proposal. This experience demonstrates to Staff their ability to understand the unique nature of the proposal, their ability to provide assessments of unique aspects of the proposed project, and a creative approach to assessing roadway safety associated with errant field balls.
While both firms are highly qualified to prepare the required environmental document for the proposed project, based on the above, Staff believes that Rincon Consultants has the most relevant experience and is the most qualified firm to prepare the required environmental documents for the City. Therefore, Staff is recommending that the City Council authorize the execution of a service agreement with Rincon Consultants to prepare tl:1e required environmental document. It should be noted that the College agrees with Staff's recommendation for Rincon Consultants.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Potential Environmental Impacts
In accordance with CEQA and the previous environmental analysis conducted for the Council approved Athletic Field (see Appendix D to the Certified EIR), the proposed project is anticipated to have a potential impact on the environment, as follows:
• Aesthetics • Traffic and Circulation (short-term construction) • Parking (operational) • Air Quality (short-term construction) • Noise (short-term and operational) • Geology • Hydrology and Water Quality • Biological Resources • Public Safety (operational)
A determination on the potential environmental impacts will be finalized based on the preparation of an Initial Study by the selected environmental consultant.
CEQA Process
According to the CEQA Guidelines, the preparation of the required environmental documents will include the following deliverables:
MND • Draft Initial Study I Mitigated Negative Declaration • Final Initial Study I Mitigated Negative Declaration
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SEIR • Initial Study (IS) / Notice of Preparation (NOP) • Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) • Responses to Comments • Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (including the final responses to comments) • Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program • Statement of Overriding Considerations (if necessary) • Notice of Determination
Timeline
According to the proposal, if a MND is processed, it will take approximately five months to complete including public hearings. If a SEIR is processed, it will take approximately eight months to complete including public hearings.
FISCAL IMPACT
The preparation of the required environmental documents for the proposed project will not directly impact the City's General Fund nor will it have a fiscal impact to the City in that all costs will be incurred by the project applicant, Marymount California University.
CONCLUSION
For the reasons noted above, Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign a professional services agreement with Rincon Consultants, to prepare the required environmental documents for the proposed project.
ATTACHMENTS
• Professional Services Agreement • Exhibit "A" - Rincon Consultants Proposal
1-4 AGREEMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is executed this 16th day of April, 2013, by and between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes (hereinafter called "CITY"), and Rincon Consultants, Inc. (hereinafter called ("CONSULTANT").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, on June 12, 2003, an application for Zoning Case No. 2003-00317 (CUP No. 9 - Revision "E," a Grading Permit and a Variance Permit) was filed by Marymount College, now known as Marymount California University (Marymount) to amend the original conditional use permit (CUP) to allow certain campus improvements, all of which were referred to as the Marymount College Facilities Expansion Project (Expansion Project); and,
WHEREAS, on July 2009, the Planning Commission approved, with conditions, the Expansion Project. As part of this approval, the Planning Commission required the College to install 20-foot tall retractable netting around certain portions of the proposed Athletic Field in order to minimize the possibility of errant balls entering Palos Verdes Drive East (PVDE) and also prohibited recreational activities on the Athletic Field that involved baseballs, golf balls, or other similar sized balls that could not be adequately contained by the retractable netting. The Planning Commission's decision was appealed to the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, during the appeal proceedings, the City Council directed City Staff to study alternatives for the Athletic Field to address safety concerns regarding errant balls entering the roadway due to the close proximity of the Athletic Field to PVDE. 'As result
1-5 MARYMOUNT ENV. SERVICE AGREEMENT - RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. APRIL 16, 2013 PAGE 2 of this study, various alternatives were studied, in what is referred to as Appendix D to the Final EIR, including maintaining the Athletic Field in its current location at the eastern portion of the campus but enlarging the field size to as near a regulation size field as possible for soccer (Athletic Field Alternative D-1). Another alternative (Athletic Field Alternative D-2), proposed by Marymount, placed two tennis courts on the western side and two tennis courts on the eastern side of the Athletic Field that was proposed to be located on the western side of the campus; and,
WHEREAS, on June 2, 1010, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2010-41 (see attachment) certifying the project EIR. At this same meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2010-42 (see attachment), approving, with conditions, the Expansion Project. The Council's approval included the Athletic Field Alternative D-2 (described above) with conditions requiring the College to install 30-foot tall retractable netting surrounding certain portions of the Athletic Field. Furthermore, no export of fill (or import) was approved as part of the Council's approval of the grading plan; and,
WHEREAS, on October 29, 2012, Marymount formally submitted an application (Conditional Use Permit Revision 'F') to modify the configuration of the Council approved athletic field and to amend certain conditions of the CUP approved by the City Council in 2010. Included in this submittal is a Grading Permit to amend the permitted grading quantities and a Variance application to revise the Council-approved location of the proposed 30-foot tall athletic field retractable netting. Specifically, Marymount seeks the following three revisions to its current Conditional Use Permit approved by the City Council in 2010: • Remove the four tennis courts approved for the western portion of the campus in order to enlarge the playing area for the proposed Athletic Field and to change the surface material for the Athletic Field from turf grass to synthetic grass. The proposal also changes the Council-approved finished grades and grading quantities, which requires a revision to the Grading
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Permit to allow export of 17,625 cubic yards of earth material (the project was originally approved as an on-site balanced grading project). • Amend Condition No. 136 to allow up to three outdoor events (including the graduation ceremonies) with amplified sound on the Athletic Field with the approval of a Special Use Permit. • Amend Condition No. 79 to more accurately reflect the limitations on structures for primary occupancy in the identified Geologic Setback Area.
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and CITY'S Local Guidelines require the preparation of an Environmental Document for the proposed project (either a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) or a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR)); and,
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT represents that it is professionally qualified and able to prepare the necessary Environmental Documentation in compliance with the applicable state laws and state, local guidelines, and in a format consistent with CEQA requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
Section 1. CONSULTANT'S Services. Consultant shall perform professional services by preparing Environmental Documentation for the proposed reconfiguration of the 2010 Council-approved Athletic Field as set forth in Section 5.0 "Scope of Work", which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made part hereof by reference, including the following services: (a) CONSULTANT, shall prepare, under consultation with the CITY, an Administrative Initial Study (IS) to determine whether a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) or a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) is required to be prepared for the proposed project pursuant to CEQA. (I) If an MND is required, the
1-7 MARYMOUNT ENV. SERVICE AGREEMENT - RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. APRIL 16, 2013 PAGE 4 following shall be required: (1) a Draft IS / MND and (2) a Final IS / MND. (II) If a SEIR is required, the following shaU be required: (1) an Administrative Draft IS-Notice of Preparation, (2) a Final IS - Notice of Preparation (3) an Administrative Draft SEIR, (4) a Draft SEIR, (5) a Final SEIR including Responses to Comments on the Draft SEIR, (6) a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, (7) a Statement of Overriding Consideration (if necessary), and (8) a Notice of Determination as specified in Section 5.0 of Exhibit 'A', Th~ Environmental Document shall be prepared in compliance with the "Scope of Work" attached as Section 5.0 of Exhibit 'A' and shall contain all items required by CEQA, the State Guidelines, and CITY'S Local CEQA Guidelines. (b) When requested, CONSULTANT shall attend and participate in meetings with CITY staff as well as Public Hearings, which are necessary for the preparation and completion of the environmental documentation. Any meeting for which CONSULTANT is requested to attend by CITY beyond the number of meetings identified in Section 5.0 of Exhibit 'A', CONSULTANT shall be compensated on a time and materials basis at the rates set forth in the "Cost" contained in Section 6.0 of Exhibit 'A', which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, (c) CONSULTANT shall supply CITY with the deliverables described in the "Scope of Work" attached as Exhibit 'A', including the following documents for the proposed project (1) Administrative Draft Initial Study (IS) Mitigated Negative Declaration (1) Draft Initial Study / MND (2) Final Initial Study / MND (3) Notice of Determination Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (1) Administrative Draft and Final Initial Study (IS)/Notice of Preparation (NOP)
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(2) Administrative Draft and Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR) (3) Draft Responses to Comments (4) Administrative Draft and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (including the final responses to comments) (FSEIR) (5) Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (6) Statement of Overriding Considerations (if necessary) (7) Notice of Determination Computer files for all documentation, with processing documents in a format useable by Microsoft Word and Adobe for the City's Website.
(d) All final reports, information, data and exhibits prepared or assembled by CONSULTANT or any sub-consultants in connection with the performance of its services pursuant to this Agreement are confidential until released by CITY to the public, and CONSULTANT agrees that they shall not be made available to any individual or organization without prior written consent of the CITY prior to such release. All such reports, information, data and exhibits shall be delivered to CITY upon demand without additional cost or expense to CITY. All charts, tables, figures, and maps, which are prepared with computer-based mapping or spreadsheet programs, shall be provided to CITY in their original formats and in electronic formats as described in Section 1.c of this Agreement. (e) CONSULTANT shall respond to those comments raised by CITY staff's review of the documents in order to facilitate completion thereof. Consultant shall also respond to all comments from the public, responsible agencies, and/or other interested parties regarding the Environmental Document to CITY's satisfaction. Letters identifying the response shall be sent to each commenting public agency pursuant to CEQA.
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(f) This agreement and the scope of work to be performed by CONSULTANT may only be amended in a written document executed by both of the parties to this agreement.
Section 2. Time of Performance. CONSULTANT shall timely perform the services described above as shown in the schedule within the attached Section 7.0 of Exhibit 'A'. Section 3. Compensation. CITY agrees to compensate CONSULTANT, and CONSULTANT agrees to accept in full satisfaction for the services provided for hereunder, a fixed fee not to exceed $69,135.00 for an MND or $80,810.00 for an SEIR, whichever environmental document is required pursuant to CEQA, and which includes all labor and sub-consultant costs, as described in the "Cost" contained in Section 6.0 of Exhibit 'A', which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In addition, this fixed fee shall include all expenses for printing, word processing, delivery, fax, phones, mileage, etc. Prior to printing of any documents, CONSULTANT shall verify with CITY the total number of documents to reproduce. Not included in this fixed fee are expenses incurred for attending meetings beyond those specified in Exhibit 'A' of this contract; optional tasks as identified within the attached Section 5.0 Exhibit 'A', analysis of key issues in addition to those identified within the attached Section 5.0 of Exhibit 'A', changes in the project description, plans, or scope of work requiring additional work; and printing additional copies of any document beyond the number of copies specified in Sections 5.0 of Exhibit 'A.' The actual costs of CONSULTANTS services and expenses shall be itemized on the Invoice form, and CITY shall pay CONSULTANT for said undisputed services and expenses. Payments shall be made based upon Consultant's monthly invoices up to the maximum amounts set forth in the following schedule:
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Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration $28,815.00
$40,320.00 Final Mitigated Negative Declaration
Initial Study/ Project Description $4,660.00
Administrative Draft EIR $27,655.00
Draft EIR $20,085.00
Final EIR/Statement of Overriding $28,410.00 Considerations
Receipt of Notice of Determination Release of 5% Retention
Geology Technical Support $10,200.00
Hydrology Technical Support $9,915.00
Biological Resources Assessment $2,800.00
Any work approved pursuant to section 1(f) of this agreement shall be included in the appropriate segment of the foregoing schedule, as determined by the City, and the maximum billing amounts shall be adjusted accordingly. Five percent (5%) of each bill submitted by CONSULTANT shall be held by CITY in a retention account. The retained funds will be released to CONSULTANT when the
1The maximum amount of payments serves as a cap on payments until the correlated benchmark item is completed, therefore completion of one benchmark item allows for billing up to the maximum identified for the following benchmark item. All amounts of payments shall be less the 5% retention.
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environmental documentation project is successfully completed by the submittal of the final Notice of Determination! Statement of Overriding Consideration (if necessary). If CONSULTANT is requested by CITY to correct any identified errors or defects to the environmental documentation with additional data, information or analysis solely as a result of the CONSULTANT'S failure to comply with the requirements of CEQA, or the State or local CEQA Guidelines, CONSULTANT shall provide such revision or supplement at no additional cost to the CITY. If ~hanges to existing laws, rules, regulations or policies of any state, federal or local governmental authority having jurisdiction over the project occur, new, unforeseen issues arise, or comments on the documents are received from attorneys other than the City Attorney during or following the circulation of the draft environmental document, during the term of this Agreement that require modification of the environmental documentation, CONSULTANT will perform such additional services on a time-and materials basis, at the rates set forth in Section 6.0 of Exhibit 'A'. The CITY and CONSULTANT hereby acknowledge and agree that the terms of . CONSULTANT'S compensation are not dependent upon the CITY'S final action on these items or the Project.
Section 4. Independent Contractor. CONSULTANT will act hereunder as an independent contractor. This Agreement shall not and is not intended to constitute CONSULTANT as an agent, servant, or employee of the CITY and shall not and is not intended to create the relationship of partnership, joint venture or association between the CITY and CONSULTANT.
Section 5. Assignment. This agreement may not be assigned in whole or in part by CONSULTANT, without the prior written consent of CITY.
Section 6. Consultant. Responsible Project Manager. The CONSULTANT shall have a Responsible Project Manager who shall be principally responsible for the CONSULTANT'S obligations under this Agreement and who shall serve as principal
1-12 MARYMOUNT ENV. SERVICE AGREEMENT - RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. APRIL 16, 2013 PAGE 9 liaison between CITY and CONSULTANT. The name of the Responsible Project Manager is Abe Leider. Designation of another Responsible Project Manager by CONSULTANT shall not be made without the prior written consent of CITY.
Section 7. Personnel. CONSULTANT represents that it has, or shall secure at its own expense, all personnel required to perform CONSULTANT'S services under this Agreement. CONSULTANT may associate with or employ associates or sub consultants in the performance of its services under this Agreement, but at all times shall be responsible for their services. CONSULTANT may not employ additional sub consultants without prior written approval of CITY.
Section 8. City: Liaison. CONSULTANT shall perform under the general supervision of the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement of CITY ("Director") or his or her designee, and all communications, instructions and directions on the part of the CITY shall be communicated exclusively through the Director or his or her designee. Any direct communication between CONSULTANT and the project proponent shall be appropriately authorized, as determined by the Director.
Section 9. Data and Services to be Furnished by CITY. All information, data, records, reports and maps as are in possession of CITY and necessary for the carrying out of this work shall be available to CONSULTANT without charge.
Section 10. Interests of CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT affirms that it presently has no interest and shall not have any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the services contemplated by this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees not to accept any employment or representation during the term of this Agreement or within twelve (12) months after completion of the work under this Agreement which is or may likely make CONSULTANT "financially interested" (as provided in California Government Code
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Sections 1090 and 87100) in any decisions made by CITY on any matter in connection with which CONSULTANT has been retained pursuant to this Agreement. No person having any such interest shall be employed by or be associated with the CONSULTANT or any sub-consultant. The parties agree: (a) CITY has sole discretion to direct the work and evaluate the performance of CONSULTANT and CITY retains the right to terminate this Agreement or replace CONSULTANT at any time, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 herein. (b) CITY has sole discretion to determine the amount of compensation paid to CONSULTANT, in accordance with the provisions of this agreement. (c) CITY shall pay CONSULTANT from a CITY account under the exclusive control of CITY.
Section 11. Insurance. CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY certificates indicating compliance with the following minimum insurance requirements, to be maintained during the term of this agreement, not less than one (1) day prior to the beginning of performance under this Agreement. 1. Worker's Compensation Insurance to cover its employees as required by the California Labor Code. The CONSULTANT shall require all subcontractors similarly to provide such compensation insurance for their respective employees. 2. General liability protecting CONSULTANT in an amount no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 in the aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. Automobile liability protecting CONSULTANT in an amount not less than $500,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage. Employer's liability protecting CONSULTANT in an amount no less than $1,000,000 per accident, bodily injury or disease. CONSULTANT agrees to maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement professional errors and omissions insurance in
1-14 MARYMOUNT ENV. SERVICE AGREEMENT - RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. APRIL 16, 2013 PAGE 11 an amount not less than $1,000,000 per claim, and in the aggregate. Such policies of insurance shall: (a) Be issued by an insurance company which is admitted to conduct business in the State of California and which is rated in Best's Insurance Guide with a rating of A VII or better. (b) Except for Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability, name and list as additional insureds the CITY, its officers and employees. (c) Except for Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability, such insurance policies shall be primary to any other similar insurance and shall name the CITY, its officers, agents and employees, as additional insureds. Each insurance policy shall contain a provision that prohibits cancellation, without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the CITY. The insurance certificates evidencing such insurance and endorsements naming the CITY, its officers, employees, and agents as additional insureds, shall be submitted to the CITY for review and thereafter the CITY shall have the right to approve or disapprove any insurance procured by CONSULTANT under the standards of this section. Procurement of insurance by CONSULTANT shall not be construed as a limitation of CONSULTANT'S liability or as full performance of CONSULTANT'S duties to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend under this Agreement. (d) Except for Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability, indemnify the CITY from liability from loss, damage or injury to persons or t6 property arising from CONSULTANT'S negligent acts in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement. (e) Except for Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability, include a severability of interest clause substantially similar to the following: "The insurance afforded by this policy applies separately to each insured against whom a claim or suit is made or suit it brought, except with respect to the limit of the insurer's liability."
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(f) Contain a clause substantially in the following words: "It is hereby understood and agreed that this policy shall not be canceled nor materially changed except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the CITY of such cancellation." (g) Cover the operations of CONSULTANT pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. (h) Acceptable to the City Attorney and failure to comply with these insurance requirements shall be a material breach of the Agreement. 3. CONSULTANT shall not commence the performance of its services under this contract until the above insurance has been obtained and appropriate Certificates of Insurance have been filed with CITY. CONSULTANT further agrees that a clause substantially similar to this Section 11 will be included in any subcontract executed under this contract.
Section 12. Indemnification. CONSULTANT agrees to defend and indemnify the CITY its officers, employees, and agents against, and will hold and save them and each of them harmless from damages to persons or property, penalties, obligations, liabilities, and costs, including but not limited to reasonable costs defense, that may be claimed by any person, firm, entity, corporation, political subdivision or other organization to the extent caused by the negligent acts or intentional tortious acts, errors or omissions of CONSULTANT or those for whom CONSULTANT is legally responsible. However, if any information or data prepared or provided by CONSULTANT is misused by an agent of the City, CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for such misuse of data.
Section 13. Termination. The executory provisions of this Agreement may be terminated by CITY upon five (5) days written notice to the CONSULTANT without further action by CITY. The executory provisions of this agreement may be terminated by the CONSULTANT upon thirty (30) days written notice to the CITY. In the event of such termination by the CITY, the CITY shall pay the CONSULTANT for work satisfactorily completed to date of such termination, bUt in no event to exceed the compensation described in Section 3 of this agreement, based on the percentage of
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Section 14. Notice. Any notice or materials required to be given to the CONSULTANT shall be deemed duly and properly given upon delivery, if sent to CONSULTANT postage prepaid to:
Joe Power, Principal-in-Charge Rincon Consultants, Inc. 790 East Santa Clara Street Ventura, CA 93001 or personally delivered to CONSULTANT at such address or other address specified to the CITY in writing by CONSULTANT.
Any notice or materials required to be given to the CITY shall be deemed duly and properly given upon delivery, if sent to the CITY postage prepaid to:
Community Development Department cIa City of Rancho Palos Verdes 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 or personally delivered to CITY at such address or other address specified to the CONSULTANT in writing by the CITY.
Section 15. Entire Agreement. This agreement represents the entire integrated agreement between CITY and CONSULTANT, and supersedes all prior
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Section 16. Litigation Costs. Should any dispute under this Agreement lead to litigation, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees for the prosecution of the action.
Section 17. Applicable Law. This Agreement and any dispute arising hereunder shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Venue for any action arising from this Agreement, including but not limited to matters concerning validity, construction, performance or enforcement shall be exclusively in the state of federal courts located in Los Angeles County.
Section 18. Business License Required. Consultant shall obtain and maintain a City Business License prior to commencing preparation of the Environmental documentation as outlined in this agreement.
Section 19. Merger Clause. This Agreement and its Exhibits are the entire understanding of the parties, and there are no other terms or conditions, written or oral, controlling this matter. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and any of its Exhibits, the provisions of this agreement shall prevail.
Section 20. Provisions Cumulative. The foregoing are cumulative and in addition to and not in limitation of any other rights or remedies available to the CITY.
Section 21. Anti-Waiver Clause.None of the provisions contained herein shall be waived because of previous failure to insist upon strict performance, nor shall any provision be waived because any other provision has been waived in whole or in part.
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EXECUTED the day and year first stated above.
"CITY" CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
By __~ _ Susan Brooks, MAYOR
"CONSULTANT" Rincon Consultants, Inc.
By _
(NamelTitle)
Attachments: Exhibit 'A' - Proposal Scope of Work and Project Schedule
1-19 Exhibit "A" Rincon Consultants Proposal
Marymount California University April 16, 2013 City Council Meeting
1-20 Proposal to Prepare Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion Project CEQA Documentation
Submitted to: City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Submitted by: Rincon Consultants, Inc.
April 10, 2013
Environmental Scientists Planners Engineers
1-21 Rincon Consultants, Inc. 180 North Ashwood Avenue Ventura, California 93003
805 644 4455
FAX 644 4240
[email protected] www.rinconconsultants.com
April 10, 2013 Proposal No. 13-00907
Ara Michael Mihranian Deputy Community Development Director City of Rancho Palos Verdes Oepartment of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Subject: Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation for the Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion Project
Dear Mr. Mihranian:
Rincon Consultants is pleased to submit this proposal to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to assist with the preparation of CEQA documentation for the proposed Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion Project. We have assembled ateam of professionals with extensive experience managing CEQA review involving campus master plans, campus athletic and recreational facilities, and coastal development issues, all of which relate directly to the proposed Marymount College project revisions. Our recent experience also includes CEQA documentation for several projects in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes with similar technical issues and high levels of public interest.
Our in-house team includes certified planners; experts in air quality, noise and other technical issue area analyses; and expert CEQA practitioners. To augment this in-house expertise we have included LLG Engineers to prepare the project's traffic analysis, and have brought in LGC Valley and Hunsaker Associates for optional additional technical support for the geology and hydrology analyses, respectively. We have also included Robert G. Carr for optional updated photosimulations.
Our expertise in CEQA has been acknowledged through awards from both the American Planning Association and the Association of Environmental Professionals. You will find our proposed approach to the assignment both thorough and cost-efficient. We believe that our combination of experience on similar projects and expertise in the issues especially relevant to the Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion project make us uniquely qualified to assist with this assignment.
We appreciate the opportunity to work with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes on this assignment and look forward to speaking with you further about our proposal.
Sincerely, RJ(f[~ANTS' INC.
Abe Leider, AICP CEP Stephen v ,AICP, LEED AP NO Project Manager Vice Pre . ent
Environmental Scientists Planners Engineers 1-22 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes
Proposal to Prepare
MARYMOUNT COLLEGE ATHLETIC FIELD EXPANSION CEQA DOCUMENTATION
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
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Cover Letter
1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Rincon Consultants 1 1.2 Subconsultants 3 2.0 Rincon Experience 3 2.1 Coastal Zone Projects 3 2.2 Recreation-Related Projects 5 2.3 College and University Projects 7 3.0 No Conflict of Interest Statement 9 4.0 Project Team 9 5.0 Scope of Work 12 5.1 General Work Program 12 5.1.1 Phase 1: Initial Study and Consultation on Appropriate CEQA Document 12 5.1.2 Phase 2: Mitigated Negative Declaration or Supplemental EIR , 13 5.2 Technical Approach to Key Issues 16 6.0 Cost 23 7.0 Schedule 26 8.0 References 28
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Rincon Consultants, Inc. is pleased to submit this proposal to prepare an environmental impact report (EIR) examining proposed revisions to the Marymount College Facilities Expansion Project. The revisions involve a reconfiguration of the proposed athletic field that was originally approved by the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council in June of 2010 and other modifications to the approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) that can be summarized as follows:
• Remove the four tennis courts approved for the western portion ofthe campus in order to enlarge the playing area for the proposed athletic field and to change the surface material for the athletic field from natural grass to synthetic turf. The proposal also changes the Council approved finished grades and grading quantities via a revision to the grading plans. The revised grading plan would involve export of 17,625 cubic yards of earth material, whereas the project was originally approved as an on-site balanced grading project.
• Amend Condition No. 136 to allow up to three outdoor events (including the graduation ceremonies) with amplified sound on the athletic field with the approval of a Special Use Permit.
• Amend Condition No. 79 to more accurately reflect the limitations on structures for primary occupancy in the identified Geologic Setback Area.
The City is requesting a statement of qualifications and proposal to provide professional services for the preparation of environmental documents in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to address the proposed changes to the approved project.
This proposal includes: (1) a firm introduction; (2) a description ofthe Rincon Team's experience; (3) a statement regarding conflicts of interest; (4) a description ofthe project team; (5) a detailed scope of work; (G) a cost estimate; (7) an estimated time schedule for completing the project; and (8) a list of Rincon references.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 RINCON CONSULTANTS RINCON CONSULTANTS is a multi-disciplinary environmental sciences, planning, and engineering consulting firm that provides quality professional services to government and industry. Founded in 1994, Rincon has grown to a firm of over 70 professionals located in seven California offices (Ventura, San Luis Obispo, Carlsbad, Monterey, Oakland, Riverside, and Fresno). We are a California Subchapter SCorporation and are registered as a California Certified Small Business Enterprise (#4417).
Our skilled professionals have extensive on the job experience, and are formally trained to manage projects in urban, land use, and environmental planning; regulatory compliance; biological resource evaluation and habitat enhancement; soil evaluation and remediation; and related studies including problem-solving services in geology, hydrology, and waste management. These skills, coupled with our technical knowledge, allow us to meet the budgetary and scheduling constraints inherent to each project. Our approach to projects is focused on well-designed solutions that respond to our clients' specific needs in a cost-effective manner. We take pride in our profession, our work products, and ensuring that each client is satisfied with the selection of Rincon to serve their environmental consulting needs. r Rincon Consultants, Inc. 1-25 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes
SERVICES Rincon Consultants provides land use planning and environmental services that we have categorized into six core areas: Environmental Planning, Biological Resources Assessment and Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Site Assessment and Remediation Water Resources, Cultural Resources, and Sustainability Services. We also have a GIS and Graphics group to enhance our documents and support our data analyses for projects addressing issues in the six aforementioned areas of expertise. Specific analyses and documentation relevant to the Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion project include:
• CEQA/NEPA Compliance • Air Quality Studies, including Emissions Inventories and Dispersion Modeling • Noise Studies, including Bio-Acoustic Evaluation • 8aseline Biological Resources Inventories &Special Status Plant & Wildlife Species Surveys • Permitting: ESA/CESA, Drainage/Wetlands, Coastal Development & Grading • Wetland Delineation Riparian & Upland Habitat Mapping, Revegetation & Restoration Planning • Cultural Resources (Archaeological & Paleontological) Surveys & Native American Consultation • Construction & Mitigation Monitoring • Complete Regulatory Compliance & Mitigation Planning as it pertains to these areas ofexpertise • GIS & Graphics Resources, Newsletters/Brochures & Website Development
AWARDS During Rincon's 18-year history, we have received multiple awards for excellence from environmental planning industry organizations, including the American Planning Association and the Association of Environmental Professionals. Our financial strength was recognized in 2004, 2009, and again in 2011 by ZweigWhite, when the nationally recognized AIEl P industry tracking group named us to its Hot 100 Firm list, recognizing revenue growth over time. In 2007, 2009, and 2011, Rincon was named to the Inc. 5000 list ofthe fastest growing companies nationwide. The City of Calabasas 2030 General Plan that Rincon prepared received the Compass Blueprint Achievement for Visionary Planning for Sustainability from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Rincon's work ethic was recognized when we achieved an A+ rating through Southern California Gas Company's "report card" system. Our company values were acknowledged by the industry and employees when we received the "Best Places to Work For" by the Environmental Business Journal!CE News in 2009.
OFFICES The contract with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes will be managed out of our Ventura office, with assistance from our San Luis Obispo office as necessary. The locations and contact numbers ofthese offices is below.
VENTURA SAN LUIS OBISPO 180 North Ashwood Avenue 1530 Monterey Street, Suite D Ventura, CA 93003 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-644-4455 805-547-0900
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CURRENT WORKLOAD Rincon is of a sufficient size that it has the resources to manage and successfully execute a number of projects concurrently. In any given year, Rincon manages in excess of over 300 assignments for more than 150 clients statewide. We are eJ: 1.2 SUBCONSUlTANTS Rincon has compiled a team that understands both CEQA's environmental review requirements and the issues specific to Rancho Palos Verdes and the immediate project area. We can conduct most of the needed analyses in-house and have augmented our team with the following subconsultants to provide specialized expertise in several key areas: • Linscott, Law & Greenspan Engineers - traffic and circulation • Robert Carr - photosimulations • LGC Valley, Inc. - geotechnical (optional) • Hunsaker & Associates - hydrology and water quality (optional) Information about the experience and qualifications of these firms/individuals is included in the appendix to this proposal. 2.0 RINCON EXPERIENCE Rincon has prepared CEQA environmental documents on many projects involving recreational facilities such as tennis courts, soccer fields, and baseball diamonds, as well as on projects in environmentally sensitive coastal and hillside locations. Some of our most relevant experience is described below. Relevant experience of our subconsultants is described in the appendiX to this proposal. 2.1 COASTAL ZONE PROJECTS Portuguese Bend Zone 2 Landslide Moratorium Ordinance EIR City ofRancho Palos Verdes Rincon is currently preparing an EIR examining proposed revisions to Rancho Palos Verdes' Zone 2 Landslide Moratorium Ordinance. The proposed revisions would facilitate the future development of up to 47 new single family residences on undeveloped lots within the Portuguese Bend community. The Landslide Moratorium Area (LMA) within the Portuguese Bend community was originally established in response to potential unstable soil conditions and active landslide movement. However, the City was ordered to remove regulatory impediments in its Municipal Code that prevent the development of a number of lots within the LMA. The EIR is examining the potential environmental effects associated with development of these lots. Key environmental issues include geology and geologic hazards, hydrology, and project area access. Rincon Consultants, Inc. 3 1-27 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes The Annenberg Project at Lower Point Vicente EIR City ofRancho Palos Verdes Rincon prepared an EIR for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for an animal education center and visitor center on an oceanfront blufftop property. (Prior to the project being withdrawn by the applicant, Rincon completed the process through the Administrative Final EIR.) Use ofthe property is governed by state and federal deed restrictions that were applied when transferred from the military decades ago, as well as local land use designations, overlays and zoning. Because ofthese regulatory restrictions and the proposed structural development on coastal open space, analysis of land use and policy consistency was a major component of the EIR. Public involvement in the CEQA and planning process was high and Rincon prepared responses to over 125 comment letters on Draft EIR. Other key environmental issues included neighborhood impacts such as noise, night lighting, public views and parking, as well as traffic, biological resources and hazardous materials. Crestridge Senior Housing EIR City ofRancho Palos Verdes Rincon prepared an EIR for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for a senior housing complex on undeveloped land adjacent to the Vista del Norte Ecological Reserve. Key issues included private views, slope stability/geologic hazards, and biological resources. 2902 Vista Del Mar Focused Biological Assessment and Rare Plant Surveys AEI Consultants Rincon conducted a Focused Biological Assessment (BA) for a 1.43-acre hillside property in Rancho Palos Verdes. Key biological concerns revolved around the potential for habitat for the California Gnatcatcher (Polioptila cali/arnica cali/arnica), the Palos Verdes Blue Butterfly (Glaucopsyche Iygdamus palosverdesensis) and its associated host plant, Atragalus trichopodus. Rincon's work effort included a floristic inventory listing all vascular plants observed onsite and within the proposed brush clearance zone. 28160 Palos Verdes Drive East Biological Assessment AEI Consultants Rincon prepared a Biological Assessment Report (BAR) for a D.72-acre hillside property in Rancho Palos Verdes. The report included: (1) a plant and wildlife inventory compiled from field reconnaissance; (2) mapping of wildlife and botanical habitats and location of sensitive biological resources; (3) identification of all special-status species observed or expected onsite; and (4) analysis of project impacts on onsite habitats. Rincon Consultants, Inc. r 4 1-28 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes Rambla Pacifica Street Reconstruction/Reconfiguration EIR City ofMalibu Rincon prepared an EIR examining the proposed reconstruction and realignment of Rambla Pacifico Street, which was destroyed by a landslide in 1984. The proposed 1,800 linear foot road segment would re-establish a linkage between the northern and southern sections of Rambla Pacifico Street. The area of impact for the proposed road alignment encroaches into Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area (ESHA) and is also within a landslide hazard zone. The EIR focused on biological and geologic impacts. Santa Monica Bluffs Improvement Project City ofSanta Monica Rincon prepared the CEQA and NEPA documentation for the Palisades Bluffs Improvement Project for the City of Santa Monica. The bluffs extend about 1.6 miles along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) from the McClure Tunnel northwest to the City's northern limits. Palisades Park, which sits atop the bluff, has been an important recreational and visual resource for the City for over 100 years. Properties in the vicinity of the site include apartments, condominiums, retail stores, office buildings, restaurants, and open park space. Objectives of the project included: protection of public and private property; enhancement of public safety; and improvement of traffic flow along PCH; and the preservation and enhancement ofthe Palisades Park's historical character. The City proposed to use federal funds available from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Department ofTransportation (Caltrans). Because ofthis potential use offederal funding, this project required compliance with NEPA and CEQA. A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was completed per the CEQA guidelines and a Categorical Exemption (CE) and a series of Technical Studies were completed for NEPA. The technical studies included traffic, earth resources and geotechnical constraints, biological and historical resources, noise and visual resources. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment was also completed to examine the environmental concern of previous usages on the site as well as aerially deposited lead that was a potential concern due to the close proximity of Pacific Coast Highway. 2.2 RECREATION~RELATEDPROJECTS Trancas Community Park EIR City ofMalibu Parks and Recreation Department Rincon prepared an EIR for an approximately 13.5-acrea community park project on four undeveloped, residentially zoned lots at the west end ofthe Malibu West residential subdivision. The site was bounded by open space, the Malibu West Swimming Club tennis courts, Trancas Canyon Road, and steep bluffs that are designated as an environmentally-sensitive habitat area (ESHA) in Malibu's Local Coastal Plan (LCP). The proposed park included a multi-use sports field, picnic and dog park area, restrooms, storage and staff office building, and parking areas. The total improved area was approximately 7 acres and the remaining 6.5 acres remained as existing vegetation and landscape. Rincon Consultants, Inc. 5 1-29 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes Rincon staff examined a number of key issues for this project including traffic and circulation, hydrology and drainage, neighborhood impacts, public service impacts and construction effects. Extensive grading was planned to level the park space and shore-up required 6-foot retaining walls and a detailed analysis of geology and soils was prepared by Rincon staff to examine any potential impacts. Before finalizing the EIR, Rincon prepared a mitigation monitoring and reporting program (MMRP) for the project that outlined the steps to lower all potential impacts to a less than significant level. The EIR was certified by the City Council in 2008 and the grand opening of Trancas Canyon Park was celebrated in July 2010. Malibu Community Park Initial Study City ofMalibu Rincon prepared an Initial Study on a proposed 24 acre community park in the City of Malibu in conjunction with a City grant proposal for park funding. The community park is to comprise 12 acres ofthe site, while 12 acres would be left in its native condition. The new park facility would replace an existing 10-acre park, which is located adjacent to the western boundary ofthe site and would be returned back to the State of California Department of Parks upon completion of the new City park. The proposed park would include two soccer fields, two baseball diamonds, two hard surface, outdoor basketball courts, a children's play area, walking trails, picnic areas, view sites, a 5,000 square foot community building, restrooms, a snack stand to service the sports fields, maintenance and storage facilities, and 250 parking spaces. Key Initial Study issues included biological resources, hydrology, geologic stability, and parking availability. The Initial Study concluded that an MND could be processed for CEQA compliance. College Park Master Plan EIR City ofOxnard, Parks and Facilities Division Rincon prepared an EIR examining the ongoing development of a 75-acre regional park located in the southeast portion of the City of Oxnard. The triangularly shaped site is bordered by 3 major arterial roadways and the Oxnard College campus. At the time Rincon began work on the project, approximately 70% ofthe project site was unimproved and 30% was developed with a skate-park, group picnic area, amphitheater, park access, portions of a perimeter road, parking spaces, a restroom building, two historically significant residential structures, several outbuildings, and a formal park entrance. Rincon examined issues related to buildout ofthe remaining elements of the park including 5 full-size baseball/softball fields with lighting, 4 regulation soccer fields with lighting, individual picnic areas, a children's play area, an extensive walking/jogging trail, community center, snack bar, and dog park. 2.5 acres was also designated to remain as wetland habitat and open areas to enhance the existing landscape. The construction of the proposed $35 million dollar park project was to occur in phases, as grants and City funds became available. The primary objective of the proposed College Park Master Plan was to provide a variety of park and recreational amenities for league soccer, softball, and baseball activities. Key issues examined in the EIR include aesthetics, biological resources, cultural/historic resources, geology and soils, land use, safety, and transportation. Rincon Consultants, Inc. r 6 1-30 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes EI Segundo Aquatics Site Feasibility Alternatives Project EIR City ofEI Segundo Rincon prepared an Alternatives EIR for the proposed City of EI Segundo Aquatics Site Feasibility Alternatives Project. The proposed project involved construction of a new aquatics facility or renovation and expansion of an existing aquatics facility. The EIR analyzed five aquatics facility alternatives at three distinct alternative sites within the City of EI Segundo. Two of the sites (Hilltop Park and Imperial) were analyzed for two alternative options each, and the third site, the City's historic Urho Saari swim facility, was analyzed for one alternative option. As all ofthe alternative sites were in residential neighborhoods, land use compatibility and impacts to surrounding sensitive receptors were important considerations. Other key issues that were addressed in the EIR included aesthetics, air quality, cultural resources, geology, greenhouse gas emissions, hydrology and traffic. 2.3 COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PROJECTS Claremont McKenna College Master Plan EIR City ofClaremont Rincon prepared an EIR examining the campus Master Plan for future improvements ofthe Claremont McKenna College located in the City of Claremont. The College is planning to expand student enrollment, demolish several onsite buildings and construct needed academic, campus life, athletic, and residential areas, and create a series of new gardens and open spaces in the center ofthe campus. One ofthe key objectives of the EIR is to ensure that future environmental review of individual facilities identified in the Master Plan projects is streamlined. To that end, the EIR covered both the conceptual impacts associated with Master Plan buildout and, to the degree feasible, the site specific impacts of individual planned facilities. Key issues examined in the EIR include aesthetics, cultural resources, biological resources (specifically trees), and traffic/transportation. As part of the campus improvement, the College plans to construct a new sport complex, including new illuminated sports fields (soccer, football, and baseball). This construction has the potential to create new sources of light and glare that would disturb the surrounding residential neighborhoods. In order to assess the current light environment on the campus, including the effects of current athletic field lighting, Rincon conducted several illumination surveys. These surveys were conducted at night in the adjacent residential areas and measured the lighting with the current stadium lights on, and with them off. Results ofthese surveys were incorporated into the EIR and mitigation measures were proposed to ensure compliance with local Zoning Ordinances. SJSU End Zone Project IS-MND San Jose State. University Rincon prepared an IS-MND for the San Jose State University End Zone Project. The project included the construction of a 60,000 square-foot athletic facility and a 36,000 square-foot plaza upgrade to improve the existing Spartan Stadium amenities. The athletic facility improvements include a football complex, complete with Rincon Consultants, Inc. r 7 1-31 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes offices, lockers, and hospitality spaces, as well as a Hall of Champions. The goal of the project was to bring the existing football stadium up to the standards with other programs in their athletic conference and to attract recruiting talent to the University. The project was also designed to maximize the visibility of the athletic complex and enhance the fan experience at the entrance to the stadium. The IS-MND analyzed a variety of issues, including aesthetics, cultural resources, geology and soils, hazards and hazardous materials, and noise. At the request of the University, Rincon completed this project on an accelerated schedule; with the Draft IS-MND released for Public Review within one month of project kickoff. Cal Aquatics Center Subsequent SEIR University ofCalifornia, Berkeley Rincon prepared a Subsequent SEIR for a new aquatics center for training and competition specifically for Cal's elite swimming, diving and water polo programs. The project site is directly adjacent to the UC Berkeley Campus on one side and residences in the City of Berkeley on another, creating unique program opportunities as well as potential neighborhood impacts related to lighting, noise, traffic and parking. In addition to these issues, a major focus of the analysis was determining the project's consistency with the City of Berkeley's General Plan, Southside pllan and Southside Design Guidelines, as well as UC Berkeley's Long Range Development Plan (LRDP). The analysis was oriented toward comparing the project's potential impacts with those analyzed in the University's LRDP ErR, including the extent to which that document's Mitigation Measures and Continuing Best Practices could address the Aquatics Center's construction and operational impacts. Biola University Master Plan Update EIR City ofLa Mirada Rincon prepared an EIR for the City of La Mirada evaluating potential environmental impacts associated with updates to the Biola University Master Plan. These updates included increased student enrollment, increased density and height of campus buildings, and increased total campus square footage. The aim of the analysis was to ascertain the potential impacts associated with the University's proposed increases in gross floor area, student body, traffic impacts to the community and other ancillary impacts arising from this project. Rincon examined a variety of issues for this project, including aesthetics, biological resources, hazards and hazardous materials, noise, traffic and circulation, and utilities. California Lutheran University Community Pool Noise Study City ofThousand Oaks Rincon prepared a noise study for a proposed community pool at California Lutheran University. The site of the proposed pool was adjacent to residential areas. The purpose of the study was to determine whether operation ofthe pool would generate noise exceeding City Noise Element standards. Measurements were taken at the site and at an existing similar facility in a nearby community to determine noise levels likely to occur at the proposed facility. Rincon Consultants, Inc. r 8 1-32 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes 3.0 No CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT Neither Rincon Consultants, Inc. nor any member of the Rincon team has any conflicts of interest with respect to the proposed Marymount ,College Athletic Field Expansion project. 4.0 PROJECT TEAM Rincon's proposed team organization for the Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion project is shown in the chart on the following page. Summaries ofthe qualifications and experience of the key professionals who will be responsible for the management and oversight ofthe EIR follow, while resumes are included in the appendix to this proposal. Staff assigned to this project will be available over the timeframe ofthe Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion project CEQA Documentation. We are committed to meeting or exceeding the City's scheduling requirements. Our firm size enables us . to adjust workloads as necessary to meet the scheduling needs of our clients. JOE POWER, AICP CEP, will serve as Principal-in-Charge of the project. Joe has more than 20 years of experience in CEQA and NEPA document preparation. He has overseen and prepared documentation for coastal projects in the cities of Rancho Palos Verdes, Long Beach, Santa Monica, Malibu, Ventura, Carpinteria, and Santa Barbara. Joe has also been involved in a number of projects involving colleges, including the Westmont College Master Plan Update EIR, the Caltech Master Plan SEIR, the California Lutheran University Community Pool Noise Study, and photovoltaic projects on the California State University campuses of Chico, San Luis Obispo, Fullerton, and Dominguez Hills. ABE LEIDER, AICP CEP, Senior Environmental Planner with Rincon, will serve as Project Manager. In this role, he will be the primary City contact and will manage the day-to-day activities of both Rincon and subconsultant staff. Abe recently managed The Annenberg Project at Lower Point Vicente EIR, Crestridge Senior Housing Project EIR, and Portuguese Bend Zone 2 Landslide Moratorium Ordinance EIR, all for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. He previously managed the Trancas Canyon Community Park EIR for the City of Malibu, Claremont McKenna College EIR for the City of Claremont, Cal Aquatic Center EIR for the University of California, Berkeley, and the Biola University Master Plan Update EIR for the City of La Mirada. GREG MARTIN, AICP, a Senior Planner/Project Manager with Rincon, will work as the lead environmental analyst for this project. Greg holds a Master's degree in City and Regional Planning from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and is a member ofthe American Planning Association (APA) and the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). His project experience with Rincon includes work on Initial Studies, EIRs, Water Supply Assessments, and Noise Studies. Greg served as the lead analyst for the recent Claremont McKenna College Master Plan EIR and the Biola University Master Plan Update EIR. He has performed noise and light impacts analysis for a variety of projects, including collection of noise and light readings in the field and analysis and incorporation ofthe resulting data into EIRs, Initial Studies, and other reports. KARLY KAUFMAN, MESM, Environmental Planner, will work as an environmental analyst for this project. Karly holds a Bachelor's of SCience in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning from the University of California, Davis, and a Master of Environmental Science and Management from the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management. Her past work involved policy analysis, advocacy, and survey design. She has also conducted extensive research on alternative energy resources, including solar, Rincon Consultants, Inc. 9 1-33 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes wind, and waste, as well as energy storage technologies. Her current work with Rincon involves preparing NEPA and CEQA documents, including EAs, EIRs, and Initial Studies. DUANE VANDER PLUYM, D. ENV, Principal and Senior Environmental Scientist with Rincon, will oversee preparation ofthe biological, air quality, and noise analyses, and will serve in a quality control capacity for other technical sections. Duane has more than 25 years of environmental consulting experience, during which time he has conducted numerous environmental studies for public agencies and private clients. His areas of technical expertise include biology, ecosystem analysis, noise, air quality, hydrology, and water quality. TEAM ORGANIZATION CHART Clare M. Look-Jaeger, PE Robert G. Carr, LA ;1~iil~llljilll~iflfjjjtj'Ij~;: ~llljjjllj;'jll[tliiJji}jjJjliliiJIJljl~'JIJ STEVEN J. HONGOLA, senior ecologist and program manager, will manage any biological assessments for the project. His areas of expertise include biological resources assessments, focused surveys for sensitive species, jurisdictional waters and wetlands delineations, habitat restoration and management, conservation planning, and regulatory permitting. He has authored numerous technical reports in support of CEQA/NEPA compliance and regulatory permit acquisition. Steve specializes in avian field Rincon Consultants, Inc. r 10 1-34 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes studies and holds a federallO(a)(l)(A) permit to conduct protocol surveys for coastal California gnatcatcher. Steve is currently managing or has recently completed several coastal projects and avian studies in southern California, including Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, Oxnard, Malibu, Marina Del Rey, Redondo Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, San Clemente, Oceanside, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, and San Diego. MATTHEW HAWLEY, PG, CEG, President of LGC Valley, Inc., will oversee the geotechnical review. Matt has over 19 years of practical engineering geotechnical experience. He has been a registered professional geologist since 1997 and certified engineering geologist since 1998. Matt's professional experience focuses on sedimentology and geologic structure. Technically proficient in reconnaissance mapping, fault trenching, landslide and slope instability investigations, and in-grading operation, Matt provides training for geologists in these operations and other geological fundamentals, including the ability to work well in the field with on-site personnel and keeping clients and the reviewing agency informed. Matt is currently assisting Rincon and the City with the geologic hazards analysis for the Zone 2 Landslide Moratorium Revisions EIR. JASON FUKUMITSU, P.E., President of Hunsaker &Associates, will oversee the hydrology analysis. Jason has 27 years experience in all phases of the design and management of large-scale land development projects, including pre-acquisition analysis, planning, entitlements, preliminary and final engineering, and construction management. He played a key engineering role in many notable real estate developments, including the Playa Vista project in Los Angeles and the Legacy and Homestead projects in Los Angeles County. His extensive experience in grading, drainage, highway, street, sewer, flood control and water system design minimizes expensive planning revisions necessary to address those issues at later project stages. Jason is currently assisting Rincon and the City with the hydrology analysis for the Zone 2 Landslide Moratorium Revisions EIR. CLARE M. LOOK-JAEGER, P.E., Principal with Linscott, Law & Greenspan Engineers, will oversee the traffic study preparation. Clare has more than 22 years of experience and has prepared numerous traffic impact studies for various jurisdictions in and around the greater Los Angeles region. Projects include the Universal City Master Plan (three million square feet of retail, office and hotel uses), Kaiser Permanente Medical Facilities (Woodland Hills, Pasadena, West Los Angeles), Constellation Place (proposed 800,000 square foot office tower in Century City), Inland Empire Business Center (five million square feet of industrial uses), and Universal CityWalk. She is currently working closely with the Rincon team managing the traffic study for the Zone 2 Landslide Moratorium Revisions EIR. ROBERT G. CARR, LA, is a California licensed Landscape Architect specialiZing in visual impact analysis. He has over 2S years of professional landscape architectural experience, both as a private consultant and in the public sector. Robert has been responsible for analyzing the potential aesthetic effects of a variety of proposed major developments. He has prepared visual impact assessments and reports for inclusion in more than 200 environmental impact reports, negative declarations and other environmental documents in accordance with NEPA and/ or CEQA guidelines. Robert has extensive experience in preparing aesthetic studies for controversial projects involving high quality visual resources and sensitive viewer groups in the Coastal Zone and throughout the state. He also is formally trained and has experience in the development of 3-D real-time computer modeling. As an Associate Member ofthe National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Robert continues to enhance his skills in the area of visual- simulation. Rincon Consultants, Inc. r 11 1-35 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes 5.0 SCOPE OF WORK 5,1 GENERAL WORI{ PROGRAM Rincon employs a creative and problem-solving approach to the CEQA process. Rincon proposes to use highly qualified professionals to evaluate on-site conditions and review technical information that is currently available for the project area. By assigning highly qualified professionals who are skilled at isolating relevant issues and preparing clear, concise analyses, we will quickly focus the analysis on issues of concern relative to the project. Our general approach is to closely coordinate with City staff during the environmental analysis and document preparation and to integrate steps into the process that minimize repetition and promote the efficient use of staff time, particularly during internal review. We are committed to principal and senior management involvement in each project, which we believe is a key component of our reputation for excellent work products and exceptional service levels. Our goal is to produce clear, thorough, and responsive documents on-time and within budget. Abe Leider, Project Manager, will maintain close working contact with the City's Project Manager and other City-designated staff throughout the course ofthe study. We will provide the City with regular status reports on the work program as well as the budget. 5.1.1 Phase 1: Initial Study and Consultation on Appropriate CEQA Document 1. Kickoff Meeting - Rincon's Principal in Charge or Project Manager will attend a kickoff meeting with City of Rancho Palos Verdes staff and, if appropriate, the project applicant. The meeting will serve to discuss fundamental process, scope and approach issues, and as a forum to review and confirm study objectives and establish an operational protocol. Working schedules will be finalized, and details for scheduled tasks will be discussed. The consultant team will use this opportunity to collect any relevant studies and information not already transmitted. The kickoff meeting also allows the City and consultant team an opportunity to discuss the completeness of plans, technical reports and other data needs. 2. Administrative Draft Initial Study (IS) - Rincon will prepare an Administrative Draft IS for City review, using the City's preferred IS format, to determine whether the proposed project revisions would result in new significant impacts or substantially increased impacts when compared with the project studied in the 2010 Final EIR for the Marymount College Facilities Expansion Project. The Administrative Draft IS will address all ofthe items on the CEQA Guidelines Appendix G environmental checklist. Whenever possible, impacts will be quantified. To the maximum extent feasible, existing technical studies will be used. Particular attention will be given to the following issue areas preliminarily identified as being of primary concern: • Aesthetics • Air Quality (short-term construction) • Biological Resources • Geology • Hydrology and Water Quality • Noise (short-term and operational) • Public Safety (operational) Rincon Consultants, Inc. r 12 1-36 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes • Public Services and Utilities • Traffic and Circulation (short-term construction) • Parking (operational) In support of the IS, the Rincon team will prepare separate technical studies in the key issue areas where impacts are most likely to be increased with the new project. We will consult with City staff on which studies to perform during this first phase of the work scope, but expect them to include, at a minimum, air quality (construction emissions), hydrology, construction noise, and construction traffic/traffic safety. These are described in more detail in Section 5.2 of this proposal. Other issues will be addressed within the text ofthe IS. Given the information gleaned from the Initial Study, Rincon will consult with City staff and provide recommendations to support a determination, pursuant to CEQA, on whether the proposed project requires the preparation of either a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) or Supplemental EIR (SEIR). 5.1.2 Phase 2: Mitigated Negative Declaration or Supplemental fIR Our general scopes of work for an MND and SEIR, respectively, are presented below. Mitigated Negative Declaration Work Program If, based on Phase 1 of the work program and in consultation with City staff, it is determined that all impacts can be mitigated to less than significant levels, Rincon will submit the Administrative Draft IS MND and continue with the following MND work scope. If not, Rincon will meet with City staff to review the findings ofthe IS and, if an EIR is required, proceed under the SEIR work program presented below. 1. Draft IS-MND - Assuming that the Administrative Draft IS concludes that all impacts can clearly be reduced to a less than significant level, Rincon will respond to City comments on the Administrative Draft IS-MND. If necessary, we will provide a single screencheck version ofthe Draft IS-MND for City review and approval prior to publication. We assume that Rincon will be responsible for drafting a Notice of Intent to Adopt and mailing ofthe IS-MND to the County Clerk, State Clearinghouse and responsible agencies, and that the City will be responsible for newspaper, property owner and other noticing required under CEQA. 2. FinaIIS-MND - Upon receipt of public comments on the Draft IS-MND, Rincon will prepare draft responses to comments for City review. Upon receipt of comments on the draft responses, we will incorporate changes and prepare the Administrative FinaIIS-MND. This will include the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), which will be a table listing all mitigation measures and indicating what monitoring actions are required, the department(s) responsible for monitoring, and when monitoring is to occur. The MMRP will be proVided in a format designed for use by planners, environmental monitors, or code enforcement officers. The program will include: • Suggested wording as a condition ofapproval • Identification ofpersons/agencies responsible for monitoring compliance with each condition • Timing when monitoring must occur Rincon Consultants, Inc. 13 1-37 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes • Frequency ofmonitoring • Criteria to be used to determine compliance with conditions We assume that the City will be ,responsible for filing a Notice of Determination (NOD) with the County Clerk ifthe project is approved, but Rincon will assist with this task, including preparing the NOD, on request. 3. Public Hearings - Rincon's principal in charge and/or project manager will attend up to five public hearings on the project. If desired, we will make a presentation to the Planning Commission and/or City Council summarizing the environmental review process and IS-MND conclusions. Supplemental Environmental Impact Report Work Program 1. Administrative Draft IS-NOP - If the project team concludes that, based on the Initial Study and consultation with City staff, there is the potential that a "fair argument" can be made that one or more of the project effects may be significant after mitigation, we will proceed with the preparation of a Notice of Preparation (NaP) of a Draft SEIR and preparation of a focused SEIR. 2. FinaIIS-NOP - Upon City approval of the IS and Nap, they will be circulated for the required 3D-day review period. Rincon will be responsible for circulation ofthe Nap to the State Clearinghouse and responsible agencies, as well as the required County Clerk filing. 3. Administrative Draft SEIR - Rincon will prepare an Administrative Draft SEIR (ADSEIR) for City review. The ADSEIR will include the folloWing: • Executive Summary - This section will summarize the proposed project and associated environmental consequences. Impacts will be presented in tabular format to simplify review by decision-makers and the general public. • Project Description - Prior to initiating the environmental analysis, Rincon will prepare a draft project description for City review. This section will include descriptions of the site and its location, project characteristics relevant to the analysis, project objectives, and required discretionary approvals. The project description will include textual, tabular, and graphic presentation. • Introduction and Environmental Setting - These introductory sections (required by CEQA) will lay the groundwork for and summarize the substantive analysis to follow. The introduction will discuss the prior environmental review and describe the purpose and legal authority of the study, and provide a discussion of lead, responsible and trustee agencies. The environmental setting will provide a general description ofthe existing geographic character of City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the site vicinity. • Environmental Impact Analysis - This section will analyze impacts determined in the Initial Study to be potentially significant, which could include one or more of the issue areas listed under Phase 1 above. Each issue area analysis will include four main components: o Setting (description ofcurrent conditions with respect to the issue are in question including the existing regulatory environment) Rincon Consultants, Inc. r 14 1-38 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes o Impact analysis (discussion ofpotentially significant effects ofthe proposed project; impacts are typically compared to established "thresholds ofsignificance") o Mitigation measures (methods by which significant effects can be reduced or eliminated) o Level ofsignificance after mitigation (discussion ofwhether or not proposed mitigation measures reduce impacts to below the adopted significance threshold) The EIR impact analysis will be in the same alphabetical order of environmental factors as Appendix G of the CfQA Guidelines. For each environmental issue analysis section, the "Impacts" subsection will begin with a discussion of the thresholds for significance to be used and a brief discussion for all environmental issues determined to be No Impact or Less Than Significant Impact in the Initial Study, explaining why these determinations were made and that no further analysis in the SEIR is warranted. The analysis will then proceed with the detailed analysis of each issue determined to be "Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation" or "Potentially Significant Impact" in the same order as these issues are provided in the Initial Study. For each environmental issue requiring EIR analysis, the EIR will state the level of significance as determined in the IS, followed by an analysis discussion, mitigation measures specific to the environmental issue, and discussion ofthe level of significance after mitigation. • Other CEQA-Required Discussions - This section will include discussions of other sections required by the CfQA Guidelines and will include an analysis of potential growth-inducing impacts. • Alternatives - This section will include the analysis of up to three alternatives intended to represent a "reasonable range" of alternatives required under CEQA including the required No project alternative. The evaluation will bein less detail than for the proposed project, but will provide decision-makers and the public adequate information to compare the potential impacts of the respective alternatives. 4. Draft SEIR - The Draft EIR will incorporate all relevant City comments on the ADSEIR. This document will be circulated for public comment for a period of 45 days, as required by CEQA. We assume that Rincon will circulate the document to the State Clearinghouse, County Clerk and responsible agencies and that the City will be responsible for required newspaper and other noticing of the document's availability. In addition to up to 15 paper copies and 15 CDs, Rincon will deliver a .PDF version of the document to the City suitable for website posting, if desired. 5. Final SEIR - The Final SEIR will include all comment letters received during the public review period, responses to all comments received on the Draft SEIR, and any necessary text changes. The Final SEIR will also include a mitigation monitoring and reporting program in accordance with host city requirements. In addition to up to 15 paper copies and 15 CDs, Rincon will deliver a .PDF version of the document to the City suitable for website posting, if desired. The MMRP will be included and will be as described under "MND Work program." 6. Public Hearings - Rincon's principal in charge and/or project manager will attend up to five public hearings on the project in addition to the scoping meeting. If desired, we will make a presentation to the Planning Commission and/or City Council summarizing the environmental review process and EIR conclusions. Rincon Consultants, Inc. r 15 1-39 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes 5.2 TECHNICAL ApPROACH TO !(EY ISSUES The IS will evaluate each of the 18 issues on the CEQA environmental checklist. Rincon will incorporate information from any relevant and available technical studies to assist in addressing checklist issues such as biological resources, hazardous materials, hydrology/drainage and geology. Where appropriate in relation to established thresholds of significance, impacts will be quantified. A determination of significance will be made for each issue area and mitigation measures will be provided as necessary for identified significant effects. Although each topic will be discussed in the appropriate detail in the IS, the following topics have been identified by the City as meriting particular attention: • Aesthetics • Hydrology and Water Quality • Air Quality • Noise • Biological Resources • Public Services and Utilities .. Geology • Traffic/Traffic Safety and Parking, Rincon's technical approach to studying these issues is described below. Aesthetics The proposed project would involve changes in the footprint of and grading for the approved athletic field, which is in a location overlooking the coastline that is highly sensitive to changes in views and alterations of visual character. The analysis of aesthetic impacts will address such issues as: (1) changes in visual character; (2) alteration of views from public and private view locations; and (3) increase light and glare, particularly at neighboring residences, when compared with the approved project. The analysis will consider the physical changes to the site within the context of adopted City policies relating to aesthetics and view preservation. The analysis will be supplemented with photosimulations to be prepared by Robert G. Carr. For this task, realistic photo-simulations will document visibility and character of the project from three viewpoints as determined in consultation with City staff. The simulations will then be compared with those in the certified Final EIR to assess the differences in changes to aesthetic conditions. The photo-simulations will thoroughly identify changes to the site, the area's visual character, and views as a result of the reconfigured athletic field. Accurate height, massing, and locations of the project elements depicted in the computer-generated simulations will be ensured by direct visibility of reference markers placed on site. Accurate locations of reference markers will be based on information provided by Marymount College and/or measured on site. Air Quality The air quality analysis will be prepared in accordance with the methodologies prescribed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). From an air quality perspective, the primary difference between the approved project and the revised project would be the amount of soil and rock export required as part of grading for the athletic field. Temporary construction emissions associated primarily with excavation and grading equipment, fugitive dust, and haul truck trips, will be estimated using the latest version of the California Emissions Estimator Model (CaIEEMod) air quality model and reasonable assumptions about maximum daily grading and site preparation activity provided by the project applicant. Emissions will be compared to SCAQMD thresholds of significance and, as appropriate, mitigation measures to ensure that impacts would not exceed significance thresholds will be provided. Operational impacts will also be analyzed based on CalEEMod modeling, but are expected to be generally similar to those identified for the previously approved athletic field. Rincon Consultants, Inc. r 16 1-40 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes Biological Resources The Final EIR for the Marymount College project, including the alternatives for the athletic field, concluded that impacts to biological resources would be less than significant with mitigation incorporated. The biological resourc,es analysis will examine the altered development footprint in light of the biological resources information contained in the Draft and Final EIRs as well as a site reconnaissance by a Rincon Consultants biologist to confirm whether conditions have changed since those studies were performed. The potential for impacts beyond those identified in the Final EIR will be identified and additional mitigation measures recommended if warranted by changes in conditions or the extent of disturbance. Given the age of the 2006 Biological Constraints Analysis, as an optional task, Rincon can prepare an update to the biological assessment. The scope of this optional task would is described below. The biological assessment will identify and map the potential for special-status species or habitat based on a suitability level analysis. Specifically, we will identify whether or not suitable host or food plants needed by the EI Segundo Blue butterfly are present within the project site. Per recent communications with Richard Arnold (EI Segundo Blue Butterfly 10(a)1(a) Permitted Biologist), neither £riogonum cinereum nor £. fasciculatum provide suitable habitat for the butterfly. Therefore, as part ofthe biological assessment update, the site reconnaissance will include a floristic survey to determine whether there are any E. parvifolium present. Additionally, the survey will determine ifthere is the potential for any special status plants to be present within the proposed development area. The two drainages onsite will be evaluated to determine if regulatory agencies, such as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), or Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), are likely to take jurisdiction over such features and to estimate the extent of jurisdictional areas onsite. Rincon will test for wetland soils, identify signs of hydrology, and record hydrophytic plant species. Relevant background information, general habitat analysis, nesting bird potential, general jurisdictional waters/wetlands resources, and special-status species potential will be included in this report, as follows: • Dominant plant species present; • Wildlife observed and anticipated onsite; • Photo-documentation ofthe existing site conditions; • Description ofsite conditions, including habitat types and surrounding development; • Discussion ofphysical site characteristics (e.g. topography, son wildlife corridors, microclimate); • Map (drawn to scale) habitats and identified special-status species; • Mapping of£1 Segundo Blue butterfly larval food plants (£riogonum parvifolium) ifpresent at the site; • Identification ofall special-status species observed or expected onsite; • Assessment ofthe potential impacts ofto identified habitat or species; and • Identification ofmitigation measures to minimize and mitigate impacts to biological resources. The product of this task can be included as an appendix to the CEQA document and an update to the 2006 Biological Constraints Survey. The report will document the methods and results of the study and the anticipated impacts of the project and associated activities. Rincon Consultants, Inc. r 17 1-41 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes Geology The geological and soils analysis will be based on the proposed altered footprint and revised grading plan that are part of the revised project proposal in light of prior studies prepared for the Marymount College project. Walt Hamann, a Rincon principal and certified engineering geologist (CEG), will review the geotechnical study to determine whether the geologic conditions indicate that the revised grading plan and footprint would result in different or more severe impacts than those discussed in the 2010 Final EIR. Mitigation measures beyond those identified in the previous EIR will be suggested if appropriate. We have also included a more in-depth review of potential geotechnical issues by LGC Valley, Inc. as an optional task. The scope of work for this more in-depth review of geological conditions and potential project impacts would involve review ofthe latest proposed site use in light ofthe known geologic and geotechnical issues within the project area and preparation of a geotechnical impact letter regarding the propose(j revisions impacts on the site and adjacent area. Based on LGC Valley's cursory review of various documents, they foresee that the geotechnical aspect of the work will primarily involve the review of existing reports and documents and development of opinions ofthe previous work performed relative to the proposed project revisions, and indicate their opinions, conclusions and recommendations in a letter-report that will ultimately be incorporated into the MND or SEIR. The letter-report will include a summary of those documents reviewed by LGC Valley, their opinion ofthe previous work, and recommendations, if any, to avoid or mitigate potential impacts. The basic goal would be to review the site relative to the latest proposed development plan and determine ifthe site use will or will not have a significant level of hazard to the site and adjacent sites, and provide LGC Valley's professional opinion as to what measures (if any) should be incorporated into the MND or SEIR. (This scope does not include preparation of an independent, stand-alone geotechnical study, or any field work, subsequent laboratory testing, detailed structural analyses, detailed slope stability analyses, detailed seismic studies, a detailed review of the laboratory testing procedures previously performed, detailed figures, tables or graphs.) Hydrology and Water Quality The hydrology and water quality analysis will also be based on the proposed altered footprint and revised grading and drainage plan that are part ofthe revised project proposal in light of prior studies prepared for the Marymount College project. We will review the drainage plans to determine whether the changed runoff conditions from removal ofthe approved tennis courts and the switch to synthetic turf would be properly managed to avoid significant impacts related to water quality or runoff quantity. The water quality analysis will discuss regulations under the federal Clean Water Act and related state and local regulations. Mitigation measures beyond those identified in the previous EIR will be suggested if appropriate. We have also included a more in-depth review of potential hydrology and water quality issues by Hunsaker Associates as an optional task, as follows: Task 1 - Review Existing Technical Documents and Site Visit. Hunsaker Associates will review the available Drainage Master Plans for City of Rancho Palos Verdes, available street and drainage plans in the project vicinity, and technical data and reports previously prepared for the project. Other facilities and projects will be reviewed for existing conditions, proposed project and cumulative project impacts. A memorandum will be prepared outlining any deficiencies or changes required to update the previously prepared reports. Rincon Consultants, Inc. r 18 1-42 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes The reports will be reviewed and comments based upon the following criteria: • Design methodology and assumptions • Technical competency • Adequacy of the data to complete the CEQA documentation • Review for Levels of Significance (as defined by CEQA) and identify possible impacts and mitigation For this task, we assume that all available topography, plans and reports, as well as other projects will be provided by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes or the project applicant, and that CADD or scalable drawings will be provided by the City or project applicant. One site visit is anticipated and included in this task. Task 2 - Hydrology and Water Quality Technical Memorandum. Hunsaker Associates will prepare one Technical Memorandum that incorporates the modifications required as outlined in Task 1, above. We anticipate utilizing the analysis previously prepared and retabulating the data to be consistent with the proposed project. A separate tabulation will be prepared for the existing and proposed condition's project impacts and cumulative impacts. As necessary, specific CEQA thresholds will be addressed in the report. In addition to determining the runoff rates and volume, the report will focus on mitigation improvements and / or any constraints or conditions required for the project. Water quality mitigation measures will be outlined descriptively - specific improvements will be implemented by the applicant when construction permits are issued. For this task, we assume that no new hydrologic, water quality, or hydraulic analysis is required, and that all analysis previously prepared can be used for this project, and that the previously prepared calculations and analysis will be referenced in this memorandum. Current regulations will be applied to the project. Task 3 - CEQA Documentation Support. Hunsaker will provide technical support for preparing the Hydrology and Water Quality Sections of the Draft and Final EIRs. The work includes reviewing the sections and providing technical input as requested by the project team. Task 4 - Project Management, Meetings, and Coordination. Up to 10 hours for team meetings with the project team and City staff. Attendance at public hearings are not included but may be arranged and billed on a time and materials basis. Noise From a noise perspective, the primary difference between the approved project and the revised project would be the amount of earthwork and soil and rock export required as part of grading for the athletic field. Therefore, temporary construction noise associated with excavation and grading equipment and haul truck trips are the foremost noise concerns. The noise study will include the following specific analyses: • Estimate oftemporary construction noise at sensitive receptor locations based on typical noise emission rates from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or other reliable sources and standard noise attenuation factors Rincon Consultants, Inc. r 19 1-43 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes • Comparison ofestimated construction noise to established thresholds and/or City Noise Element and Noise Ordinance standards • Development ofmitigation measures, ifwarranted and different from those identified in the Final EIR, to address any identified significant effects Public Services and Utilities Both the certified Final EIR concluded that the Marymount Project would result in less than significant impacts involving fire protection, water demand, and wastewater generation. The Final EIR also concluded that the q'riginal project would result in less than significant impacts with mitigation incorporated for police protection and solid waste generation. The primary change related to the revised project in this regard would be use of synthetic turf, which would reduce water demand. The analysis for these issue areas will compare potential impacts in these issue areas to project revisions and determine whether a change in impacts or new impacts would occur. Additional mitigation measures will be identified if warranted. Traffic/Traffic Safety and Parking Operational traffic and parking impacts are expected to be generally similar to the project analyzed in the certified Final EIR, as the general overall intensity of use on the project site would not substantially change with the proposed revisions. The operational traffic and parking discussion will summarize the findings of the Final EIR and describe the effects of the proposed revisions in that context. The operational traffic discussion will also include an updated discussion of the potential for errant balls to enter Palos Verdes Drive East and related safety concerns, particularly as the reconfigured plan locates the field closer to the road. This analysis will take into consideration the discussion in the certified EIR on this issue as well as the College's basis for the currently proposed protective netting configuration. Additional study will be performed to assess the likelihood and frequency of balls entering the roadway. For this study, Rincon will analyze video tapes of college soccer games and practices. If such videos are not readily available, our staff will observe practices and/or games in person. We will assess as accurately as possible the approximate distance, trajectory and frequency of errant balls. We will also observe whether there are any field areas from which balls fly out more frequently than others, to inform potential recommendations for changes to the proposed netting locations or additional areas for netting. To supplement these observations, Rincon staff will interview coaches from comparable teams about their experience with the frequency and trajectory/distance of errant balls. The results ofthis research will be shared with LLG to further inform their discussion of traffic accident potential from errant balls. An additional primary difference between the approved project and the revised project would relate to construction traffic, which would be increased due to the amount of soil and rock export required as part of grading for the athletic field. The analysis of construction traffic, traffic safety and parking impacts will be based on a construction traffic analysis by LLG Engineers, pursuant to the following scope of work. PART A SCOPE OF WORK - Construction Traffic Analysis Task 1: Project Mobilization/Project Management 1.1 Review the existing and proposed improvements for Marymount College as well as all prior environmental review documentation, including the original and amended traffic studies. Rincon Consultants, Inc. r 20 1-44 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes Coordinate with Rincon Consultants and the City to formulate and confirm the below Scope of Work. 1.2 Obtain and review specifically the prior construction traffic analysis prepared by RBF Consulting in order to understand the assessment of construction activities as part ofthe City's prior approval. Coordinate with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes with regard to the previous haul route, if determined. Obtain and review a copy of the Construction Management Plan, if available. Task 2: Construction Traffic Analysis 2.1 Obtain from the project team a description of the anticipated construction-related activities during construction (i.e., demolition, grading, material export, structure construction, etc.). In addition, obtain information regarding trucks (i.e., type, size, number, frequency, etc.), as well as the construction workers (i.e., number of workers, shift times, schedule, etc.). 2.2 Prepare a trip generation forecast of the construction-related traffic associated with the development of the reconfigured project. Compare the construction traffic to the forecast operational project traffic generation and the previous forecast of construction traffic generation. 2.3 The forecast weekday AM peak hour, mid-day peak hour and PM peak hour, and Saturday mid day peak hour trips expected to be generated by the peak export-related activities will be compared to the project at completion based on areview of the existing and/or anticipated truck routes/traffic patterns to and from the project site. This proposal does not include preparation of peak hour Level of Service calculations at the study intersections to determine potential impacts during construction. Should intersection analyses be required, an amendment to our contract may be necessary. 2.4 If necessary, identify improvements to address any potential construction traffic issues associated with the proposed project. Task 3: Attendance at Team/City StaffMeetings 3.1 The Part A Scope of Work includes preparation for and attendance by LLG Engineers at one (1) project coordination meeting with the project team and/or City staff as part ofthe construction traffic analysis preparation effort. This assumes attendance by both the Principal Engineer and the Project Manager. LLG would be pleased to provide additional team meeting representation, if requested. An amendment to LLG's contract would be provided for approval prior to providing any additional meeting support as part ofthe Part A Scope of Work. PART B SCOPE OF WORK (for MND scenario only) Task 4: Consultation Related to the Environmental Document (MND) 4.1 Review the draft environmental document as it pertains to the traffic and transportation discipline and provide comments to the project team. This task includes one round of review of the draft environmental document. Rincon Consultants, Inc. r 21 1-45 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes Task 5: Response to Public Comments 5.1 Coordinate with the environmental consultant in obtaining a response to comments template. It is assumed that the template will include copies of all of the comment letters received as of the close ofthe public comment period and that each comment letter/individual comment will be numbered and allocated to each area of discipline (e.g., to traffic and transportation). 5.2 Review the comment letters and individual comments associated with traffic and transportation issues. Prepare written responses to those comments included in the traffic and transportation discipline and forward to the project team for incorporation into the final environmental document. As the extent of the comments is not known at this time, should the number of comments be extensive and require additional consultation, an amendment to our contract will be necessary. Task 6: Attendance at Team/City StaffMeetings (MND) 6.1 This Part BScope of Work includes preparation for and attendance by llG Engineers at two (2) project coordination meetings with the project team and/or City staff. This proposal assumes attendance by both the Principal Engineer and the Project Manager. Task 7: Attendance at Public Hearings (MND) 7.1 This Part BScope of Work includes preparation for and attendance by llG Engineers at up to two (2) public hearings and/or community meetings and assumes representation by both the Principal Engineer and the Project Manager. PART CSCOPE OF WORK (for SUPPLEMENTAL EIR scenario only) Task 4: Consultation Related to the Environmental Document (Supplemental ElR) 4.1 Review the draft environmental document as it pertains to the traffic and transportation discipline and prOVide comments to the project team. This task includes one round of review of the draft environmental document. Task 5: Response to Public Comments 5.1 Coordinate with the environmental consultant in obtaining a response to comments template. It is assumed that the template will include copies of all of the comment letters received as of the close of the public comment period and that each comment letter/individual comment will be numbered and allocated to each area of discipline (e.g., to traffic and transportation). 5.2 Review the comment letters and individual comments associated with traffic and transportation issues. Prepare written responses to those comments included in the traffic and transportation discipline and forward to the project team for incorporation into the final environmental document. As the extent of the comments is not known at this time, a budget of $5,300.00 has been assumed as part of this work effort and reflects eight (8) hours of Principal Engineer time and 24 hours of TE III time. Should the number of comments be extensive and require additional consultation, an amendment to our contract will be necessary. Rincon Consultants, Inc. r 22 1-46 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes Task 6: Attendance at Team/City StaffMeetings (fiR) 6.1 This Part B Scope of Work includes preparation for and attendance by LLG Engineers at two (2) project coordination meetings with the project team and/or City staff. This proposal assumes attendance by both the Principal Engineer and the Project Manager. Task 7: Attendance at Public Hearings (ElR) 7.1 This Part B Scope of Work includes preparation for and attendance by LLG Engineers at up to two (2) public hearings and/or community meetings and assumes representation by both the Principal Engineer and the Project Manager. 6.0 COST The following spreadsheets outline the tasks and hours required to complete the CEQA documentation for the Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion project. Rincon Consultants will prepare the 15 MND for the proposed Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion revisions, in accordance with our proposed scope of services, for an estimated cost of $69,135; the total with the optional tasks would be $92,050. Rincon Consultants will prepare the EIR for the proposed Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion revisions, in accordance with our proposed scope of services, for an estimated cost of $80,810; the total with the optional tasks would be $103,725. We have budgeted 41 hours of Rincon professional staff time to prepare responses to comments on the Draft EIR. Attendance at a project kickoff meeting, the EIR scoping meeting, and up to five public hearings is included in the budget. At the City's request, Rincon's Project Manager or Principal in Charge will attend additional hearings on a time-and-materials basis. Meetings with City staff at key points in the process are included in our project management budget. The proposed scope of services and associated costs are fully negotiable to meet the needs of the City. Additional work not included within our proposed work program will be completed only upon written City authorization in accordance with our standard fee schedule. This offer for professional services will remain in effect for a period of 60 days from the date of this proposal. During this period, questions regarding our proposed scope of services may be directed to Abe Leider, AICP CEP, or Joe Power, AICP CEP. Rincon Consultants, Inc. r 23 1-47 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes City of Rancho Palos Verdes Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion IS-MND Cost Estimate 10-Apr-13 Rincon Consultants Tasks Cost Hours Principal Sr. Assoc. / PM Assoc. Graphics Clerical $19S/hour $lS5/hour $10S/hour $75/hour $55/hour 1. Ki ckoff Meeti ng $985 7 6 1 2. Administrative Draft IS-MND Project Description $1,645 15 1 2 8 4 Aesthetics $1,660 16 2 10 4 AirQuality $2,395 21 1 2 18 Biological Resources $2,920 24 4 2 16 2 Geology $2,065 15 5 2 6 2 Hydrolof/Y and Water Quality $1,355 13 1 10 2 Noise $2,545 23 1 2 18 2 Public Services $940 8 2 6 Traffic and Circulation (inc. errant ball study $7,015 65 2 6 48 8 1 Utilities and Service Systems $785 7 1 6 Other Issues (8) $2,855 25 1 4 18 2 3. Public Review Draft IS-MND $1,650 14 2 2 8 2 4. FinaIIS-MND Responses to Comments $4,735 41 2 6 32 1 MMRP $210 2 2 FinaIIS/MND Publication $1,025 11 2 4 1 4 5. Public Hearings (5) $6,805 51 30 20 1 Project Ma nagement / Meeti ngs $4,620 32 4 20 6 2 Subtotal Labor $46,210 390 23 92 236 27 12 Other Costs LLG Engineers (Traffic and Parking) $13,015 Robert Carr (3 visual simulations) $2,975 Printing Draft IS-MND (15 copies +15 CDs) $975 FinaIIS-MND (15 copies +15 CDs) $1,125 Miscellaneous Expenses $2,436 General & Administrative $2,399 Total (Other Costs) $22,925 Total (Rincon Labor +Other Costs) $69,135 OPTIONAL TASKS Geology Technical Suppport (LGC Valley) $10,200 Hydrology Technical Support (Hunsaker Ass.) $9,915 Biological Resources Assessment $2,800 TOTAL WITH OPTIONAL TASKS $92,050 Rincon Consultants, Inc. 24 1-48 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes City of Rancho Palos Verdes Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion EIR Cost Estimate 10-Apr-13 Rincon Consultants Tasks Cost Hours Prindpal Sr. Assoc. / PM Assoc. Graphics Clerical $19S/hour $lSS/hour $10S/hour $7S/hour $SS/hour 1. Kickoff Meeting $985 7 6 1 2. Project Description $2,370 22 1 3 12 6 3. Draft IS-NOP (assumes IS completed) $940 8 2 6 4. FinaIIS-NOP $365 3 1 2 5. Administrative Draft EIR $0 Project Description $2,370 22 1 3 12 6 Aesthetics $2,080 20 2 14 4 AirQuality $3,025 27 1 2 24 BiolagicafoResources $3,550 30 4 2 22 2 Geology $2,485 19 5 2 10 2 Hydrology and Water Quality $1,775 17 1 14 2 Noise $3,175 29 1 2 24 2 Public Services $1,360 12 2 10 Traffic and Circulation (inc. errant bal1 study $7,225 67 2 6 50 8 1 Utilities and Service Systems $1,360 12 2 10 Altematives (3) $3,335 29 1 4 24 Other Required Sections $575 5 1 4 6. Draft EIR $3,510 30 2 6 18 4 7. Response to Comments and Final EIR $4,835 41 2 8 30 1 MMRP $315 3 3 8. Public Hearings (5) $6,805 30 20 1 Proiect Manaaement $4,620 4 4 20 6 2 Subtotal Labor $52,400 367 23 93 295 30 5 Other Costs LLG Engineers (Traffic and Parking) $16,893 Rober Carr (3 visual simulations) $2,975 Printing Draft fIR (15 copies +15 CDs) $1,425 Final fIR (15 copies +15 CDs) $1,575 Miscellaneous Expenses $2,562 General & Administrative $2,980 Total (Other Costs) $28,410 Total (Rincon Labor +Other Costs) $80,810 OPTIONAL TASKS Geology Technical Suppport (LGC Valley) $10,200 Hydrology Technical Support (Hunsaker Ass.) $9,915 Biological Resources Assessment $2,800 TOTAL WITH OPTIONAL TASKS $103,725 Rincon Consultants, Inc. 25 1-49 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes 7.0 SCHEDULE The following outlines our schedule for the completion of the IS~MND work program; a graphic illustration is found on the following page. • Kickoff Meeting - Rincon's principal in charge or project manager will attend a kickoff meeting within one week of authorization to proceed. • Administrative Draft IS-MND -A draft IS-MND will be submitted within eight (8) weeks of notice to proceed/kickoff meeting and receipt of all necessary project information. • Revised Administrative Draft IS-MND -A second Administrative Draft IS-MND will be submitted within one (1) week of receipt of City comments on the Administrative Draft • Public Draft IS-MND - Fifteen (15) paper and/or CD copies of the Public Draft IS-MND will be ~ubmitted within one (1) week of receipt of City comments on the Revised Administrative Draft IS-MND • FinaIIS-MND - Draft responses to comments on the Draft IS-MND will be submitted within three (2) weeks of receipt of all comments; fifteen (15) copies of the FinaIIS-MND will be submitted within one (1) week of approval of the draft responses to comments • Public Hearings - As scheduled The following outlines our schedule for the completion of the EIR work program; a graphic illustration is found on the following page. • Initial Study-NOP -A draft Initial Study-Nap will be submitted within one week of determination that one or more impacts cannot be mitigated to less than significant levels (see "Administrative Draft IS-MND" task under the IS-MND schedule above). Once approved, Rincon will submit 15 copies and/or CDs ofthe Initial Study-Nap. • Administrative Draft fiR - The Administrative Draft EIR will be submitted within four weeks of release ofthe Nap. • Revised Administrative Draft fiR -If necessary, a Second Administrative Draft EIR will be submitted within two weeks of receipt of City comments on the Administrative Draft EIR. • Draft fiR - Fifteen (15) copies ofthe Draft EIR will be submitted within one week of receipt of City comments on the Revised Administrative Draft EIR. Rincon will also provide 15 electronic copies in PDF format on disk. • Responses to Comments on the Draft EIR/MMRP - Draft responses to comments on the Draft EIR and the draft MMRP will be submitted within three weeks of receipt of all comments. • Final fiR - Fifteen (15) copies ofthe Final EIR will be submitted within one week of receipt of comments on the draft responses to comments and MMRP. Rincon Consultants, Inc. r 26 1-50 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes City of Rancho Palos Verdes Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion IS-MND Proposed Schedule Kickoff Meeting ..:• - -.:..II_:------Administrative Draft IS-MND lli'illilii"ijliillii~"~~ ~__ ~ __ ~J_II Revised Administrative Draft IS-MND : :I : :I , I Public Draft IS-MND - _,_• I -,-I ... ,I -~~~ ------FinaIIS-MND I I ,I --+ • -,- -,- t ,I 1-'- .... Public Hearings (To be determined) I , II' I . I' .. Wlrk In Progress • Meeing ~ CilyRevlew r ... PubficReview City of Rancho Palos Verdes Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion EIR Proposed SChedule I f II •••• I 'I fl. III I , II Initial Study - Notice of Preparation •• I' •II • I II, ...... ~ I_I_ 4-- ...... -.--.-,-,------II III I I I' I Administrative Draft EIR , III I I III _'_ --- ~....-..... _' _1_1- _1_ t"""" ..,... -... ~ III II• III I I III Revised Administrative Draft EIR : :: : I• : :: : I f II _'_'_I__ I~.&-..a.. ------...... I I. f f I I I 'I I Draft EIR III III 1 I III -:-:- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~-:- -:-:- ~ ~- -'-:-:- II III I. I II I II Responses to Comments on the DEIRlMMRP I, It. I. I II • II -,-,- ...... L....L -.I ..... -. -- ,-.- ...... -. - -. - ..- I------I I. III II I I I I Final EIR ..•I I I' I. I II ! I I I ~ IS-MND Preparaion ~ C~ Review 1-51 ,. ..Wlrkin Progress ~ Public Review Rincon ConSUltants, Inc. r 27 Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion - City ofRancho Palos Verdes 8.0 REFERENCES Rincon is proud of its reputation as a leader in the CEQA environmental review industry. Below is an excerpt from a recent client following our successful completion of an 18 month planning program that involved update ofthe City of Calabasas General Plan (including public outreach program and EIR). "On behalfofthe City ofCalabasas, Iwant to thank you and the entire Rincon Consultants team for your outstanding performance on the City's 2030 General Plan update. While your firm has done excellent work on many projects in the City, your performance on this project was particularly impressive in light of its scale and complexity... In addition, Isincerely appreciate your efforts to carefully manage the project from both a budgetary and scheduling perspective. You did an excellent job keeping the project on schedule and on budget." ~Tom Bartlett, City Planner - City ofCalabasas We invite you to contact any of the individuals listed below regarding our qualifications, skills, and project management. CRAIG CHALFANT BRIAN DESATNIK Environmental Review Project Manager Director of Community Development Comprehensive Planning Division City of Claremont long Beach Development Services 909-399-5485 562-570-6368 DANIELNo* SCOTT WOLFE, AICP Associate Director, Facilities Development & Planning Director Operations City of Westlake Village San Jose State University 818-706-1613 408-924-1996 ANDVAGLE TOM BARTLETT, AICP Director City Planner Housing and Economic Development Dept City of Calabasas City of Santa Monica 818-224-1600 310-458-8341 * SJSU End Zone Project IS-MND Project - Completed on an accelerated schedule Rincon Consultants, Inc. r 28 1-52 Resumes r 1-53 r JOE POWER, AICP CEP Senior Principal Rincon Consultants, Inc. Mr. Power is a Principal in Rincon's Environmental and Sciences and Planning group. In this capacity, he is responsible for directing the management of planning and environmental documents, the preparation of specialized technical studies, and overall coordination of the planning and sustainability programs. Mr. Power has over 20 years of experience in the planning field and has managed or primarily authored successful planning and environmental and planning studies on projects ranging from affordable housing to urban redevelopment to citywide transportation systems. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Mr. Power has prepared numerous CEQA and NEPA environmental documents and is an expert in interpreting state and federal planning and environmental law, as well as in developing environmental documentation that is informative, readable, and legally defensible. He is skilled in developing creative solutions to social and environmental issues related to land development. • Mr. Power has prepared and managed citywide general plans and climate action plans as well as specific Plans and master plans for neighborhoods and communities. • Mr. Power has prepared specialized technical reports on a range of planning and environmental topics, including noise, air quality, greenhouse gases, sustainability, and water supply. • Mr. Power is proficient in applying sustainable development concepts to planning issues. He is the co-author of APlanner's Guide to Sustainable Development, an APA Planning Advisory Service Technical Report that provides guidance to the practicing planner in initiating and implementing local sustainable development programs. • Mr. Power is a skilled public presenter and moderator, having facilitated public workshops for various General Plan Elements and EIRs, and conducted professional presentations at both the California and National American Planning Association conferences. EDUCATION, REGISTRATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS B.A., Urban and Economic Geography, University of Georgia M.A., Architecture and Urban Planning, UCLA Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning American Planning Association American Institute of Certified Planners, Certified Environmental Planner EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Rincon Consultants, Inc. {l996 through present} Planning Consultants Research {l996} Fugro West, Inc. {l991 through 1996} City of West Hollywood (1990 through 1991) South Coast Air Quality Management District {l989 through 1990} Environmental Scientists Planners Engineers 1-54 Joe Power, AICP CEP Page 2 PROJECT EXPERIENCE CEQA/NEPA • Mangrove Estates Mixed Use Development EIR, City of Los Angeles • Town Center Regional Shopping Center EIR, City of Simi Valley • The Oaks Mall Expansion EIR, City of Thousand Oaks • Carryout Bag Ordinance EIR, City of Santa Monica • Target Downtown Department Store EIR, City of Santa Monica • Press-Telegram Mixed Use Development EIR, City of Long Beach • Westmont College Master Plan SEIR, County of Santa Barbara • Caltech Master Plan SEIR, City of Pasadena • Surfers Point Managed Shoreline Retreat EIR, City of Ventura • Ventura County Juvenile Justice Complex EIR, County of Ventura • North County Jail Staged EIR, County of Santa Barbara • Community Memorial Hospital EIR, City of Ventura • Over 100 NEPA environmental assessments of affordable housing and commercial rehabilitation projects, Los Angeles County CDC General Plans, Specific Plans, and Redevelopment Plans • City of Calabasas 2030 General Plan, Development Code, and EIR • City of Calipatria General Plan • City of Avalol) General Plan and EIR • City of Ventura 2005 General Plan and EIR • City of Carpinteria Noise and Safety Elements and General Plan EIR • City of Fillmore General Plan and EIR • North Fillmore Specific Plan EIR • North Fillmore Business Park Master Plan EIR • City of Santa Clarita Circulation Element Update EIR • E. Colorado Boulevard Specific Plan EIR, City of Pasadena • Whiteside Redevelopment Project EIR, Los Angeles County CDC • City of Ventura Downtown Specific Plan EIR • West Los Angeles Community Plan EIR, City of Los Angeles Climate Action Plans/Greenhouse Gas Studies • City of Vista Climate Action Plan, City of Vista • Lake Elsinore Climate Action Plan, City of Lake Elsinore • Housing Element Green House Gas Studies for Various Cities, Veronica Tam & Associates • Courtyard by Marriott Greenhouse Gas Study, City of San Diego • Southwestern College Greenhouse Gas Study, City of Chula Vista • Dos Colinas Project Greenhouse Gas Study, City of Carlsbad • Lowe's Greenhouse Gas Study, City of Thousand Oaks PUBLICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS A Planner's Guide to Sustainable Development, with Kevin J. Krizek, Planning Advisory Service Technical Report No. 467, American Planning Association, December 1996. "De-energizing Our Future," with Stephen Harrington, Environmental Monitor, Association of Environmental Professionals, Spring 1998. New Directions in Sustainable Development, APA National Conference, San Diego, California, April 1997. 1-55 r ABE LEIDER, AICP CEP Supervising Planner Rincon Consultants, Inc. Mr. Leider is a supervising planner in Rincon's Environmental Sciences and Planning group. He is responsible for management and preparation of planning and environmental documents and specialized technical studies. Mr. Leider has over 14 years of experience in the planning field and has managed or primarily authored successful planning and environmental documents on subjects ranging from regional resource management and land use regulation to complex public and private development projects. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Mr. Leider has managed or prepared numerous CEQA environmental documents and is proficient at interpreting state and federal planning and environmental regulations and guidelines as well as developing thorough and clear environmental documentation. • Mr. Leider is experienced at providing professional contract planning support in all facets of the project review and permitting process to small, mid-sized and large jurisdictions throughout Southern California. • Mr. Leider has prepared informational and technical reports on a range of planning and environmental topics, including general land use trends, agriculture, biology and aesthetics/visual resources. • Mr. Leider is a skilled public presenter, having presented government programs and private development projects to the public at large and to elected and appointed officials at public hearings, and provided professional presentations at land use symposia and conferences around California. EDUCATION/AFFILIATIONS B.A., English and Environmental Studies, University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) Professional Certificate in Land Use and Environmental Planning, UCSB Extension American Institute of Certified Planners, Certified Environmental Planner EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Rincon Consultants, Inc. (2005 - present) Santa Barbara County Planning and Development Department (1997 - 2005) Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens, Goleta, California (1995 -1997) Yardang, Inc., Crested Butte, Colorado (1992 -1995) SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE CEQA and NEPA Compliance • Cal Berkeley Aquatics Center SEIR, University of California, Berkeley • Claremont McKenna College Master Plan EIR, City of Claremont • Biola University Master Plan EIR, City of La Mirada • Portuguese Bend Zone 2 Landslide Moratorium Ordinance EIR, City of Rancho Palos Verdes • Beverly Hills Gateway Project EIR, City of Beverly Hills • EI Segundo Aquatics Center Site Feasibility Study EIR, City of EI Segundo Environmental Scientists Planners Engineers 1-56 Abe Leider, AICP CEP Page 2 • Long Beach North Village Redevelopment EIR, City of Long Beach • The Annenberg Project at Lower Point Vicente EIR, City of Rancho Palos Verdes • Burbank Media Studios North EIR, 'City of Burbank • City of Ojai Housing Element EIR • Villages at the Lakes Specific Plan EIR, City of Camarillo • Oxnard Village Specific Plan EIR, City of Oxnard • University of California, Santa Barbara San Joaquin Housing EIR • County of Santa Barbara Oak Protection Program EIR • Claremont University Consortium Administrative Campus IS-MND • Single Use Bag Ban Ordinance EIR, County of San Mateo • Disposable Checkout Bag Ordinance EIR, City of Palo Alto • Single Use Bag Ban Ordinance EIR, Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment • The f\Jext Downtown Los Angeles - Design Guidelines and Street Standards MND • Numerous CEQA Exemptions and Negative Declarations for both routine and complex public and private development and infrastructure projects • Review and Comment on California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) NEPA and CEQA documents for coastal projects in County of Santa Barbara jurisdiction General Plans and Ordinances • Agricultural Element Implementation, County of Santa Barbara • Farmland Security Zone Program Adoption and Implementation, County of Santa Barbara • The Grove and Saticoy Gateway Specific Plans, City of Ventura Public Facilities and Infrastructure • Gaviota Bridge project permitting, County of Santa Barbara Public Works/California State Parks • Rincon Creek Bridge Replacements and Highway 150 Realignment project permitting, County of Santa Barbara/Caltrans • Serena Park Soundwall project permitting, Santa Barbara/Caltrans Contract Planning • Planning Staff, City of Berkeley • Subdivision Cases Backlog Reduction, City of Los Angeles • EIR Review Backlog Reduction, City of Los Angeles • Major Projects, Cities of Ojai and Port Hueneme AWARDS/PUBLICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS Planning Excellence for Best Practice - The Next Downtown, City ofLos Angeles, American Planning Association, Los Angeles Chapter (shared) Urban Agriculture in the Goleta Valley, County of Santa Barbara, August 2002. Status OfAgricultural Land Use, County of Santa Barbara, April 1999. Balancing Oak Protection with Farming flexibility: Lessons from Santa Barbara County, Integrated Hardwood Range Management Program Fifth Symposium on Oak Woodlands, San Diego, California, October, 2001. Controversy and Collaboration: Vineyards in a Santa Barbara Landscape, Integrated Hardwood Range Management Program Symposiums in Mendocino and Sonoma Counties, 1998 and 1999 1-57 r GREG MARTIN, AICP Senior Planner/Project Manager Rincon Consultants, Inc. Mr. Martin is a Senior PlannerjProject Manager in Rincon's Environmental Sciences and Planning group. He is responsible for management and preparation of planning and environmental documents and specialized technical studies. Mr. Martin has over eight years of experience in the planning field and has a background in preparation and project management of CEQA and NEPA documents such as Initial Studies and EIRs. His experience also includes work on General Plans (including Housing Elements), Zoning Ordinances, Redevelopment Plans, and municipal entitlement processing. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Mr. Martin has managed or prepared numerous CEQA environmental documents and is proficient at interpreting state and federal planning and environmental regulations and guidelines as well as developing thorough and clear environmental documentation. • Mr. Martin has experience in both private sector professional contract planning and public sector planning in all facets of the project review and permitting process with jurisdictions in Southern and Central California. • Mr. Martin has contributed to the drafting and adoption process for policy documents such as General Plans (including Housing Elements), Zoning Ordinances, and Redevelopment Plans. • Mr. Martin is a skilled public presenter, having presented government programs and private development projects to the public at large and to elected and appointed officials at public hearings. EDUCATION, REGISTRATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS M.C.R.P., Master of City and Regional Planning, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 2004 B.A., Pre-and Early Modern Literature, University of California at Santa Cruz {UCSC}, 1994 American Institute of Certified Planners, member since 2007 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Rincon Consultants, Inc. {2010· present} City of Selma, California {2008· 2010} Quad Knopf, Inc., Visalia, California {2004-2007} SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE CEQA and NEPA Compliance • Claremont McKenna College Master Plan EIR • Biola University Master Plan Update EIR • Safran Senior Housing Project EIR, City of Long Beach • Crestridge Senior Housing Project EIR, City of Rancho Palos Verdes • Cal State University Bakersfield Campus Master Plan Update EIR • Claremont University Consortium Administrative Campus Project ISjMND • Claremont Wilderness Park IS-MND, City of Claremont • City of Stanton Livable Beach Boulevard Mobility Plan ISIND Environmental Scientists Planners Engineers 1-58 Greg Marlin, AICP Page 2 • CEQA Exemptions and Negative Declarations for development and infrastructure projects Technical Studies • Claremont McKenna College Master Plan Lighting Study • 7-11 Noise and LightStudies, City of Beverly Hills General Plans and Ordinances • General Plan Background Report, City of Dinuba • General Plan Background Report; City of Selma • Administrative Draft Housing Element, City of Selma • Administrative Draft Zoning Ordinance Update, City of Selma Municipal Entitlement Processing • City of Ventura • City of Ojai • City of Selma AWARDS 2003 Central Coast APA Academic Award, South County Government Center in Arroyo Grande Proposal, Cal Poly Winter 2003 Graduate Project Planning Lab (contributor) Cal Poly City and Regional Planning Department Faculty Recognition Award, 2003 1-59 r KARLYKAUFMAN, MESM Associate Environmental Planner Rincon Consultants, Inc. Karly Kaufman serves as an Associate Environmental Planner within Rincon's Environmental Science and Planning group. In this capacity, she is involved in air quality and greenhouse gas analyses and CEQA/NEPA environmental documentation. Ms. Kaufman has a background in environmental policy and policy advocacy. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Ms. Kaufman has prepared environmental documents for a diverse range of projects including general plans, specific plans, mixed-use development projects, and redevelopment projects. She has prepared Environmental Impact Reports, Initial Studies, and Categorical Exemptions. • Ms. Kaufman has experience assessing the environmental impacts of energy technologies and has conducted extensive research on alternative energy resources, including solar, wind, and waste, as well as energy storage technologies. • Ms. Kaufman is a proficient public presenter and has organized outreach and educational programs for a variety of audiences. EDUCATION, REGISTRATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS Master of Environmental Science & Management (MESM) with emphases in Energy and Climate as well as Water Resources Management, Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, University of California, Santa Barbara B.S., Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning, University of California, Davis Association of Environmental Professionals EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Rincon Consultants, Inc. (June 2012 - Present) Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (2010-2012) Energy Independence Now (2011) Union of Concerned Scientists (2006-2010) PROJECT EXPERIENCE CEQA/NEPA Experience • CSU Channel Islands Master Plan FEIR Addendum, California State University • General Plan Update EIR, City of Pomona • Los Angeles County Development Commission - environmental review for multiple projects • Teal Club Specific Plan EIR, City of Oxnard • Summit View Homes Project EIR, City of Lompoc • Victoria Mixed-Use Development Project IS-MND, City of Port Hueneme • Calipatria General Plan Update, City of Calipatria • 2030 General PlanjLocal Coastal Plan EIR, City of Avalon • Waste Reduction Program for Carryout Bags EIR, Sonoma County Waste Management Agency • Housing Element Update EIR, City of Malibu Environmental Scientists Planners Engineers 1-60 Karly Kaufman, MESM Page 2 Technical Studies • Air Quality, GHG, and Noise Technical Studies, City of Agoura Hills • GHG Inventory, City of Madera 1-61 r STEVEN J. HONGOLA Senior Ecologist I Biological Program Manager Rincon Consultants, Inc. Steven J. Hongola serves as a senior ecologist and biological program manager with 10 years of professional experience in the environmental field. His areas of expertise include biological resource assessments, focused surveys for sensitive species, jurisdictional waters and wetlands delineations, habitat restoration and management, conservation planning, and regulatory permitting. He has authored numerous technical reports in support of CEQA/NEPA compliance and regulatory permit acquisition. Mr. Hongola specializes in avian field studies and holds a federal lO(a)(l)(A) permit to conduct protocol surveys for coastal California gnatcatcher. As a program manager within the biological resources group, Mr. Hongola also co-manages Rincon's team of biologists and oversees the technical aspects of the program, among other responsibilities. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Mr. Hongola has completed biological resource assessments, including field surveys and technical reports, for public and private projects of various sizes throughout California. • Mr. Hongola has conducted or assisted in focused protocol surveys for numerous sensitive wildlife species, including but not limited to coastal California gnatcatcher, least Bell's vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, burrowing owl, white-tailed kite, desert tortoise, arroyo toad, Los Angeles pocket mouse, and San Bernardino kangaroo rat. • Mr. Hongola is experienced in plant community classification and mapping, and has conducted focused surveys for a variety of sensitive plants. • Mr. Hongola has expertise in conducting jurisdictional waters and wetlands delineations at project sites throughout California. He has managed several habitat restoration projects, and has experience in the restoration of wetland/riparian and upland communities. • Mr. Hongola has prepared applications and negotiated requirements for regulatory permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, California Department of Fish and Game, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. PERMITS AND AUTHORIZATIONS FederallO(a)(l)(A) Permit - Coastal California Gnatcatcher, TE 091463-1 State Scientific Collecting Permit 801034-01 EDUCATION, REGISTRATIONS, AND AFFILIATIONS B.S., Evolution and Ecology (Minor - History), University of California, Davis California Rapid Assessment Method: Riverine Module Wetland Training Institute: Difficult Situations, Arid West Supplement, and Wetland Delineation Manual California Tiger Salamander Larval Survey Techniques Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Workshop and Training Desert Tortoise Council Surveying, Monitoring, and Handling Techniques Workshop CNPS Vegetation and Habitat Rapid Assessment Method Workshop Western Field Ornithologists California Society for Ecological Restoration Association of Environmental Professionals Environmental Scientists Planners Engineers 1-62 Steven J. Hongola Page 2 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Rincon Consultants, Inc. (3/08 - Present) Michael Brandman Associates (4/03 - 3/08) California Waterfowl Association (4/02 - 7/02) University of California, Davis (4/02 - 7/02) REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE Biological Resource Assessments • Recurrent Energy Solar Sites, Kern, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles Counties, CA • Comprehensive Biological Resources Study, More Mesa, Santa Barbara County, CA • Scripp,s Park West, Phase II, City of San Diego, San Diego County. CA • Lechuza Beach Access Expansion Project, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, Malibu, Los Angeles County, CA • Cabazon Property (554 Acres), Armada, Riverside County, CA • Off-Highway Vehicle Park Project for the City of Bakersfield, Kern County, CA Sensitive Species Surveys • Least Bell's Vireo and Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Focused Surveys, Watershed Protection District, Conejo Creek and Santa Clara River Maintenance Projects, Ventura County, CA • Avian, Mammal, and Herpetological Surveys, More Mesa, Santa Barbara County, CA • Coastal California Gnatcatcher Surveys, Tierra Rejada Study Site, Ventura County, CA • Least Bell's Vireo Surveys, Westside Community Plan, Ventura River, Ventura, CA • Wildlife Movement Corridor Study (Confidential Client), Los Angeles and Orange Counties, CA • Desert Tortoise Surveys, Dagget Wind Farm, AES Seawest, San Bernardino County, CA • Burrowing Owl Focused Surveys, 1,600-Acre Bel Lago Property, Riverside County, CA Jurisdictional Waters and Wetlands Delineations • New Entrance Road Project, California State University Channel Islands, Ventura County, CA • San Luis Rey River Trail, RRM Design, City of Oceanside, San Diego County, CA • n 5475 Fill Sites for the City of Santa Paula, Ventura County, CA • California Avenue Widening Project, University of California, Irvine, Orange County, CA • Morgan Ranch Property, Sage Communities, Tehama County, CA • Bancroft Gardens, Discovery Builders, City of Pittsburg, Contra Costa County, CA Habitat Restoration, Management, and Conservation Planning • Long Grade Canyon Creek Restoration, CSU Channel Islands, Ventura County, CA • The Crosby Habitat Management Program, The Crosby at Rancho Santa Fe Homeowners Association, San Diego County, CA • Coastal Region Conservation Program, Southern California Gas Company, Southern California • Sulphur Springs and Headlands Properties Restoration Monitoring, West Coast Earth and Environmental, Santa Clarita and Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles County, CA • Hollywood Water Quality Improvement Project, LADWP, City of Los Angeles, CA Avian and Wetlands Research • Western Snowy Plover and California Least Tern Nest Monitoring, Ormond Beach, Oxnard, CA • Waterfowl Nesting Success Analysis, Grizzly Island Wildlife Area, Solano County, CA • Natural Floodplain Restoration, Cosumnes River Preserve, Sacramento County, CA 1-63 r DUANE VANDER PLUYM, D. Env. Vice President Rincon Consultants, Inc. Dr. Vander Pluym is the Senior Environmental Principal/Senior Principal Biologist, providing technical review and oversight of projects, and training and management of environmental and biological professional staff. He has over 32 years of experience in the biological and environmental service lines. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Dr. Vander Pluym has served as the Principal~n-Gharge (PIC)/technical reviewer for over 200 projects in the last 2 years. He has also been a project manager and primary technical investigator for over 500 reports performed for public and private agencies. • Dr. Vander Pluym's primary expertise is in environmental analysis for the complete suite of CEQA issue areas, with particular expertise in biology. He is also an expert in the fields of noise, air quality, health risk analysis, hydrology, and water quality. His knowledge includes CEQA and NEPA regulations, state and federal Endangered Species Acts requirements, Army Corps of Engineers 404 jurisdictional wetlands analysis, California Fish and Game regulations, DTSC and EPA risk assessment methods, and air quality modeling. • Dr. Vander Pluym has considerable experience working with many public agencies, providing public testimony, and leading public hearings and meetings. He has also served as an expert witness during litigation. PERMITS, REGISTRATIONS, AND AUTHORIZATIONS CDFG Scientific Collecting Permit EDUCATION, TRAINING, and AFFILIATIONS Doctorate, Environmental Science and Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles (1988) M.A., Biology, University of California, Riverside (1975) B.Sc., Biology, University of California, Riverside (1974) California Community College Instructor, biological sciences and ecology Citizens Advisory Committee -Ventura County APCD EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Rincon Consultants, Inc. (1995 through present) Fugro West, Inc./McCleliand Engineers, Inc. (1983 through 1994) Envicom Corporation (1976 through 1980) SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE Project Management • PrincipaHn-Gharge, On-Gall Biological Consulting MSA - Southern California Gas Company (SCG)/Sempra Energy Utilities (SEU) • Principal-in-Gharge for SCG/SEU Coastal Region Programmatic Support • Principal-in-Gharge, San Joaquin Valley ESA Biological Opinion and Biological Assessment Revisions - Environmental Scientists Planners Engineers 1-64 Duane Vander Pluym, D.Env. Page 2 SCG/SEU • Principal in Charge, Bolsa Chica Pipeline Removal Project, Permitting, Monitoring, and Interagency Compliance - Southern California Gas Company • Principal-in-Gharge, Distributed Solar Projects - Biological Studies and Technical Reports - Recurrent Energy Industrial andInfrastructure Facilib"es • SCG CDCA Regional Streambed Alteration AgreemenV404 Permit for O&M Projects • Alternative Site Analysis, Tessera Solar II, Imperial County • 25 MW Photovoltaic Energy Facility N.r Quality Technical Report, San Joaquin Valley • PIC for Haley Bridge Replacement Construction Monitoring, Santa Barbara County • Environmental Assessment QA/QRT Pipeline System, Saudi ARAMCO • Southern California Pipeline System Preliminary Development Plan and Environmental Review Supplement (Proponent Environmental Assessment); Four Corners Pipe Line Company Biological Resources • Biological Due Diligence - 18 Solar Sites in Kern, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino Counties • More Mesa Biological Resources Study, Santa Barbara County • Multiple NES/BAs for Caltrans infrastructure projects • PIC for Multiple (80+) Cellular Facility Biological Studies • Multiple Biological Assessments (BAs) in Los Padres and Angeles National Forests • Breeding Bird Surveys, including Least Tern and Belding's Savanna Sparrow (multiple clients) • Jurisdictional Waters and Wetlands Permit Application Packages (Army Corps Section 404 permit, Regional Water Quality Control Board Section 401 Certification, Fish and Game Streambed Alteration Agreement-multiple private and public clients) Other Technical Studies • Multiple Human Health Risk Assessments for private clients in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, and San Diego Counties • Multiple Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA) analyses in southern California • Caltrans TNM® noise assessment studies: Reyes Adobe Road Interchange, Union Valley Parkway, Lewis Road, Fulton Road Extension • Multiple TNM® Noise Studies and noise analyses for various private clients in Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties. • Santa Maria Landfill Health Risk Assessment - HARP Analysis • Los Flores Landfill Health Risk Assessment - HARP • Key Site 3 Health Risk Assessment - HARP Analysis CEQA and NEPA Experience • SCG Angeles National Forest BA/BE • California State University, San Bernardino Revised Master Plan EIR • California State University, Channel Islands Master Plan EIR • Ahmanson Ranch Specific Plan (New Community) Program EIR • City of Santa Monica Multi-Family Earthquake Repair Loan {MERLl Program (20+ EAs) 1-65 MATTHEW C. HAWLEY, PG, CEG - President EDUCATION • B.S., Geological Sciences, California State University, Fullerton, 1994 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS • CEG, State ofCalifornia, No. 2122 • RG, State ofCalifornia, No. 6752 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Mr. Hawley is the President of LGC Valley, Inc. and has over 20 years of practical engineering geotechnical experience. Mr. Hawley has been a registered professional geologist since 1997 and certified engineering geologist since 1998. Mr. Hawley oversees the day-to-day operations of LGC Valley and is ultimately the responsible person for all projects and employees. Technically, Mr. Hawley's professional experience focuses on sedimentology and geologic structure. Technically proficient in reconnaissance mapping, fault trenching, landslide and slope instability investigations, and in-grading operation, Mr. Hawley provides training for geologists in these operations and other geological fundamentals including the ability to work well in the field with on site personnel and keeping clients and the reviewing agency informed. Mr. Hawley has high standards for the firm and employees. Every technical employee must meet fundamentals in geologic or engineering standards as tested by Mr. Hawley, and keep client scope, options for improvement and client satisfaction in the forefront of employee services. Meeting project deadlines is a top goal ofMr. Hawley and LGC Valley, Inc. PROJECT EXPERIENCE • 2003 to Current: President of LGC Valley, Inc.; acting Principal Geologist. Oversee all technical work including fault studies, landslide studies, forensic studies, seismicity studies and hazards, slope stability review, geological mapping and many other geotechnical facets. LGC Valley has serviced over 400 projects since 2003, over two thirds of which were within Los Angeles and Ventura Counties difficult geological terrain. Notable projects include: RiverPark Development, Oxnard - 1,800 Home Sites, Commercial, Retail, Streets, Utilities Rosedale Development, Azusa - Upper Duarte fault review; 60'- deep trench. LA County Administration Building - ICO Development: 220,000+ sf around Active Utilities GFC Fault Investigation, Bakersfield - Over 1 Mile of Fault Trenching and Logging Amargosa Creek Development - Beazer Homes: Liquefaction Mitigation; Levee Construction Lang Ranch Community Park, Thousand Oaks - Detailed Study ofAncient Large Landslide Rancho Palos Verdes Zone 2 Landslide Moratorium Ordinance Revision - EIR with Rincon Statement ofQualifications Page 7 1-66 MATTHEW C. HAWLEY, PG, CEG -President • 2001 to 2003: Landslide Stability of the Canyon Gate Development, Santa Clarita, California. Project Manager/Geologist for a 150 home detached residential development and roadway extension atop the Friendly Valley Landslide. Mitigating landslide potential for the proposed development with existing residences located atop the head of the landslide proved extremely challenging. • 1999 to 2001: Orange County Marine Institute, Dana Point, California. Provided geotechnical services during the design and construction of a privately funded educational center. Project issues include bluff stability; liquefaction and lateral spread potential, seismic settlement, temporary stability of sea walls and other elements. • 1998 to 2001: Laguna Beach County Water District (LBCWD), Laguna Beach, California. Provided geotechnical services during the design and development of a 5-million-gallon water reservoir. Project issues include complex geology, off~ and on-site landslides, coastal slope stability, groundwater mitigation and potential litigation from adjacent landowners. • 1996-1998: Eastern Transportation Corridor (ETC), Orange County, California. Supervising field geologist during construction of the North Leg (SR 231) and portions of the East and West Legs, SR 241 and SR 261, respectively. These areas included two major gore points, approximately 13.5 miles of roadway, and over 25-million-cubic yards of grading through mountainous terrain. Project issues included slope stability, landslide mitigation, and liquefaction and high groundwater mitigation and project safety of staff working with over 80 scrapers. • 1996: Fault Study of the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone, Huntington Beach, California. Field geologist during the investigation of potential fault strands of the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone, Holly-Seacliff Planning Area. • 1995: Fault Study of the San Jacinto Fault Zone, San Bernardino County, California. Field geologist during the investigation of a fault study along the San Jacinto Fault Zone,. Proposed State Route 30, San Bernardino County, California. The main objective was to determine whether fault strands pose a rupture hazard to planned bridge structures. No fault strands were observed during the investigation and fault rupturing through excavated areas was determined to be low. • 1993-1994: Feasibility Study, Newport Beach, California. Field geologist during an investigation for a proposed multi-story hotel complex along Newport Coast Drive. Project issues included investigation of landslides, potential adverse bedding conditions, compressible soils, perched groundwater and seismic considerations. Previously contracted with Disney Development Corporation. Statement ofQualifications Page 8 1-67 HUNSAKER & ASSOCIATES II LOS ANGELES PROFESSIONAL RESUME Jason Fukumitsu, P.E. President/Principal - Engineering Jason Fukumitsu has 29 years experience in all phases of the design and management of large-scale master planned residential and commercial land development projects, including pre-acquisition analysis, planning, entitlements, preliminary and final engineering, and construction management. Specializing in the largest and most complex projects, Mr. Fukumitsu played a key engineering role in many notable real estate developments, including: • Ritter Ranch, Palmdale 10,600 ac • Playa Vista, Los Angeles 1,000 ac Jason Fukumitsu, P.E., • Legacy, Los Angeles County 1,700 ac LEEDAP • Homestead, Los Angeles County 2,800 ac [email protected] A particular hallmark of Mr. Fukumitsu's projects is the aesthetic incorporation of infrastructure facility requirements into the project site plan in the early planning Credentials: stages. In this way, intelligently planned infrastructure functions successfully BS/1983/Civil within the community in the most nonintrusive manner possible. His extensive Engineering/Stanford experience in grading, drainage, highway, street, sewer, flood control and water University system design minimizes expensive planning revisions necessary to address 1986/Professional those issues at later project stages. Engineer/califomia/#40695 American Society of Civil Program Management is another service proVided by Mr. Fukumitsu for selected Engineers clients with that particular need. This area of professional practice involves performing as lead project consultant, managing the myriad of specialist American Planning consultants that compose the project team. In this role, Mr. Fukumitsu brings his AsSOCiation expertise in master planning, cost estimating, value engineering, earthwork management, and construction phasing to a project throughout the planning, design and construction phases. Key Projects: River Park, Decoro Highlands, East Creek/Creek Side, Decoro South and West Creek, Santa Clarita, CA: Project Manager of civil engineering services for five master-planned, community projects under development in unincorporated Los Angeles County and the City of Santa Clarita. The project includes river hydraulics; water quality analysis, hydrology; preliminary engineering and grading studies; tentative mapping; EIR technical support and supporting documents; final engineering to include grading and infrastructure; cost estimating which includes value engineering, project phasing and an earthwork management plan; drainage and sewer master planning; highway alignment studies; E.I.R. and entitlement support. Page 1 1-68 II Playa Vista Phase 2 Drainage Master Plan and EIR, Los Angeles, CA: Project Manager for the drainage master plan for Playa Vista, Phase 2. This project included the design of storm management systems for over 2,000 acres of developed area including large storm drain lines (>96"), open channels, detention/retention basins, water quality facilities (BMP), and a riparian corridor, freshwater marsh and saltwater wetlands system. HEC-2, WSPG and SWMM modeling were used in this design. Prepared the technical appendices and impacts analysis to the EIR. Provided technical support and supporting documents to the EIR team Newhall Ranch, Valencia, CA: Project Manager civil engineering services for a 12,OOO-acre, 22,OOO-unit, master-planned "new town" project being developed by Newhall Ranch Company. The project includes grading, highway, sewer, water and drainage design; river and impacts analysis, tentative mapping, SR126 (caltrans) alignment studies, rail alignment studies, GIS data management and applications, cost estimating, value engineering and project phasing. Staples Arena EIR Drainage Support, Los Angeles, CA: Responsible for the hydrology and technical appendices associated with the EIR for Staples Arena. Provided technical support to the EIR consultant for drainage, sewer, and water infrastructure. Redtail Golf Course, Los Angeles, CA: Responsible for site design which includes flood control design, flood plain analysis, grading and utilities for the 367-acre golf course located within Tujunga Washington. Ahmanson Ranch, Ventura County, CA: Provided hydrological calculations and drainage design for a SOO-acre watershed on this site. The project included analyZing debris loads and providing debris-controlling structures. Responsible for quality assurance of site planning, development and civil engineering for this mixed-use development of the S,OOO-acre ranch, including a 300-acre golf course. Page 2 1-69 Biography Ms. look-Jaeger has over 25 years of experience in the preparation of transportation planning analyses, with particular emphasis on the preparation of environmental review analyses for various developments pursuant to the requirements of CEQA. Ms. look-Jaeger specializes in entitlement processing efforts, particularly on highly controversial projects which involve litigation. Ms. look-Jaeger is a Principal of Team Pasadena and a licensed Traffic Engineer in the State of California. Ms. look-Jaeger holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) degree from Marquette University with an emphasis in Transportation studies. Areas of Expertise Traffic Impact Studies/Analyses for Parking Studies/Shared Parking Environmental Review Demand Analyses Transportation Master Planning/Site Conceptual Mitigation Planning/ Feasibility Planning Improvement Packages Access and Circulation Planning for Regional Facility Operations and Various Modes Analysis Relevant Project Experience University of Southern California Health Sciences Campus, los Angeles, California Ms. look-Jaeger served as Principal-in-Charge of overseeing the parking accumulation surveys of all on-street and off-street (i.e., surface parking lots and various parking structures) parking facilities in order to document current peak parking demands associated with the current campus population groups comprised of faculty, students, staff, patients and patient visitors. Parking inventories were conducted and peak parking demands to the current campus-wide parking supply were compared. Ms. look-Jaeger reviewed the parking demands associated with each population group and provide recommendations for enhanced parking opportunities (including potential parking structure locations) as well as overall layout, design, and access opportunities. East los Angeles College Firestone Education Center Master Plan, South Gate, California Ms. look-Jaeger serves as the Principal-in-Charge for the preparation of transportation master planning consultation services to Berliner and Associates (the Master Architect) for the Firestone Education Center and the planned future buildings and enrollment increases. Master planning services included a review of both near-term and long-term campus needs with respect to vehicle, transit and pedestrian access and circulation systems, parking and parking facility design as well as overall connectivity both internal and external to the campus. The surrounding street system has been assessed in terms of existing and anticipated future operations. Ms. look-Jaeger oversaw the assessment of the opportunities and constraints of the system and reviewed enhanced accessibility to/from the campus via additional roadway connections to and signalization at both major entry/exit points along Firestone Boulevard and Sante Fe Avenue. llG is also preparing the formal traffic impact and parking analyses, to be included as part of the EIR for submittal to the los Angeles Community College District (lACCD). 1-70 Robert G. Carr Visual Resource Specialist California Landscape Architect No. 3473 B.S.L.A., Landscape Architecture, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. Robert Carr is a California licensed Landscape Architect specializing in visual impact analysis. He has over 25 years of professional landscape architectural experience, both as a private consultant and in the public sector. Robert has been responsible for analyzing the potential aesthetic effects of a variety ofproposed major developments. He has prepared visual impact assessments and reports for inclusion in more than 200 environmental impact reports, negative declarations and other environmental documents in accordance with NEPA and! or CEQA guidelines. Mr. Carr has extensive experience in preparing aesthetic studies for controversial projects involving high quality visual resources and sensitive viewer groups in the Coastal Zone and throughout the state. His work has included analysis of planned developments, large-scale controversial mixed-use commercial projects, residential subdivisions, multi-story apartment buildings, public parks, golf course development, wineries, state-wide fiber-optic cable installation projects, wireless communication towers, mines and quarries, landfills, and wastewater treatment plants.. Mr. Carr's work includes programmatic analysis of city general plans, University of California long-range development plans, and county watershed zone management plans. Mr. Carr has personally prepared hundreds of visual simulations illustrating the potential visual character of proposed projects and as public disclosure information. Mr. Carr's simulations are high-quality computer-enhanced photographs showing a high degree of realism and accuracy. Robert's photo-simulations and other graphic illustrations are used to support the findings of environmental documents, as prime exhibits at public hearings and informational meetings, as promotional displays, and on the internet. Mr. Carr also is formally trained and has experience in the development of 3-D real-time computer modeling. As an Associate Member ofthe National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Mr. Carr continues to enhance his skills in the area of visual- simulation. Robert has considerable expertise with several visual analysis methods, including those developed by the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, the Federal Highway Administration, and methods preferred by the various cities and counties ofthe central coast, the State Coastal Commission, and also regional hybridized approaches. Mr. Carr's knowledge of established visual assessment methodology results in legally defensible, understandable technical documents. Mr. Carr also has a variety of other experience relating to analysis of the visual environment. This experience includes guest lecturer for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Landscape Architecture Department, and development and instructing of statewide CEQA and NEPA visual assessment training for the California Department ofTransportation. 1-71 Su bconsultant Qualifications r 1-72 LGC Valley, Inc. 1-73 Firm Background LGC Valley, Inc. is a Valencia, California based geotechnical consulting firm providing professional services throughout the southern Great Basin, Greater Los Angeles area, Inland Empire and along the south-central coastline. Although we consider these areas our "home turf', geologic principals are universal and for some, we work throughout the State and even across the country. LGC Valley, Inc. uses modern approaches founded upon broad, classical strategies in geotechnical consulting. LGC provides a range of geological, geotechnical and field testing services, and our professional staff is easily accessible to you. Our major categories of services include: feasibility investigations, fault investigations, subsurface investigations, landslide investigations and stabilizations, settlement analysis, geotechnical instrumentation, construction observation and testing, geologic mapping, mineral.resource evaluations and geologic hazard evaluations. We solve these and many other problems for our clients who include: individuals, residential developers, architects, school districts, insurance companies, lawyers, commercial developers, design professionals, local governments, municipalities, utility companies, and public agencies; the majority of our work comes from referrals and repeat business. Our staff at LGC includes highly-educated and licensed professionals who combine their technical knowledge and extensive field experience to provide straightforward, cost-effective engineering solutions to complex engineering problems. Our senior and management level personnel have a long history within the industry and over the years have gained the respect of our clients, and as professional members ofthe geotechnical community. LGC's corporate philosophy combines commitment, motivation, and teamwork to provide our clients with quality work in a timely and professional manner. We are sure you will be satisfied with our work, products and services. LGC Valley, Inc. /f/l~~~ -I-fa.Vv'~~ CMatthew Hawley () President Statement ofQualifications Page 1 1-74 List ofServices Provided by LGC GEOTECHNICAL Site Reconnaissance Retaining Walls Feasibility Investigations Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls Ground Improvement Distress Investigations Geotechnical Hazard Evaluations Geotechnical Peer Review Mediation and Landslide Investigations/Stabilizations Arbitration Support Hillside Grading Third-Party Review Groundwater Investigations Expert Witness Consultation/Testimony Erosion Studies Expert Panel Participation Liquefaction Studies Foundation Engineering Settlement Analysis Geotechnical Instrumentation Dewatering Design Construction Observation and Testing Drainage Design Reinforced Earth Design and Testing Flexible Pavement Design Analysis ofTemporary Excavations GEOLOGY Site Reconnaissance Seismic Evaluations Subsurface Exploration Air Photo Interpretation Geologic Mapping Rippability Evaluations Geologic Hazard Evaluations Flood Hazard Potential Fault Investigations Debris FlowlLandslide Evaluations Coastal Geology Mineral Resource Studies Regression Rate Evaluation Mineral Exploration High-End Single Family Haul Road Evaluations Statement ofQualifications Page 2 1-75 Staff Profile LGC is composed of smart, hard working individuals that work well together and with others. We are proud of our work history and ask that you review the enclosed resumes and qualifications ofour employees. We have numerous individuals company-wide that are well qualified to work on these projects and have assembled a team willing and able to perform the necessary work. Additional qualified employees may be utilized as needs dictate. However, the assembled group of individuals has extensive experience with flatland and hillside grading projects. Please call and speak with anyone on our list of Recent Relevant Projects List for first-hand accounts of our product, timeliness and work ethic. Typical qualifications and experiences are provided below. ).- Most with over 10 + years ofexperience. ).- ~ghly educated staff, many with advanced degrees or degrees in progress. ).- Licensed geologist and engineers; certified technicians. ).- Highly skilled in various aspects ofcivil and geotechnical engineering including large-scale residential development, school, commercial facilities and public works projects. ).- Technical knowledge and extensive field experience in numerous projects throughout California including flatland and hillside grading, liquefaction evaluations, fault studies, landslide investigations, distress evaluations, and expert testimony. ).- Highly skilled and trained to utilize state-of-the-art equipment such as GPS, AutoCad, Excel, and other computer-based programs. ).- Members ofrespected organizations, BIA, NHAB, AEG, ASCE, SMC, WC & SSA. Statement ofQualifications Page 6 1-76 ~ Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Contact: John Vlassis 6800 Owensmouth Ave., Suite 410 Project Manager Canoga Park, CA 91303 (818) 227-2190 ~ City ofLos Angeles Contact: Adolfo Acosta Department ofBuilding & Safety Geotechnical Engineer 201 N. Figueroa, 3rd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 492-0480 ~ City ofThousand Oaks Contact: Nader Heydari 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Land Development Civil Engineer Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 (805) 449-2392 ~ Conejo Recreation and Park District Contact: Jim Friedl 403 West Hillcrest Drive Director Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 (805) 495-6471 ~ County ofLos Angeles Contact: Charles Nestle Department ofPublic Works Supervisor Engineering Geologist II 900 South Fremont Avenue, 4th Floor Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 458-4923 ~ Fairfield Development Contact: Rob Graham 23291 Mill Creek Drive, Suite 100 Project Manager Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 460-4570 ~ Hall & Foreman Contact: Mark Miner 20950 Warner Center Lane, Suite A President, LA-Ventura Division Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 251-1200 ~ Lee Homes Contact: JeffLee 475 Washington Blvd. President Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (310) 827-0171 ~ Psomas Engineering Contact: Teddy Bolden II 28480 Avenue Stanford, Suite 200 Land Development Director Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (661) 775-2718 ~ Toll Brothers, Inc. Contact: Kris Campbell 725 Town and Country Road, Suite 500 Project Manager Orange, CA 92868 (949) 858-6287 Statement ofQualifications Page 4 1-77 Hunsaker & Associates 1-78 HUNSAKER & ASSOCIATES II LOS ANGELES Firm Profile H&A-LA Hunsaker & Associates-Los Angeles (H&A-LA) is a broad-based civil engineering firm which upholds the ,commitment to consistent, high-quality, and competitively priced planning, engineering, and surveying services that has distinguished our parent company, Hunsaker & Associates, since its inception in 1976. With our office in Los Angeles County, we are thoroughly versed in local codes and practices, and have extensive experience working with public- and private-sector clients throughout the Los Angeles, Ventura, and Kern counties. Our mission at Hunsaker & Associates is to prOVide professional design and engineering services that develop feasible and visionary planning, development and infrastructure to our public and private clients. With our commitment to integrity, quality, resourcefulness and people, H&A will provide unique and cost effective solutions for each individual project. As professional engineers, planners, surveyors and specialists, we look forward with an eye towards developing opportunities and value for our clients while enhancing and preserving the environment around us. H&A has a staff of approximately 250 professional engineers, planners, surveyors, administrative and support personnel and our strength lies in the company's experience and versatility. Personnel include governmental processors with public sector experience, designers who prepare projects from preliminary concept to construction plans, project managers skilled in production functions and the art of moving a project through its various stages to completion. H&A proVides professional services to both public and private sector clients, including: water districts, municipalities; local, state and federal agencies; private land owners; consulting engineering and architectural firms; and residential, industrial and commercial land developers. Engineering Services: Public works engineering; traffic engineering; transportation planning and engineering; street and highway design engineering; hydraulic, hydrologic and sedimentation engineering; reservoir and pump station design; assessment district engineering; water resource engineering; hillside grading design; construction engineering management; redevelopment agency engineering; subdivision engineering; and commercial/industrial site design. Governmental Relations: Entitlement processing; issues management; community outreach programs; public presentations; marketing; project management; development issues and processing project coordination; and negotiations. Planning and Environmental services: Specific plans; environmental analysis; urban design; master plans; re-use and redevelopment planning; site/land use planning; community planning; general plans; entitlement-to-use processing; regulatory permits; and public information programs. Page 1 1-79 III Land Surveying Services. Aerial photography and photogrammetry; boundary survey and analysis; final ,subdivision mapping; condominium plans; construction surveying and staking; GPS surveying; topographic maps; ALTA surveys; and legal descriptions and exhibits. With the demonstrated ability to successfully field and manage 51 survey crews, we are unparalleled in survey capabilities. Hunsaker & Associates employs survey party chiefs who have been formally trained in performing surveys through the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 12, Apprenticeship Program & Party Chief Program. H&A employs chainmen who also belong to the same union. Hunsaker & Associates will require all personnel to conform to health and safety practices, including complying with all applicable OSHA standards and all other federal, state and local ordinances and regulations pertaining to a particular project. H&A holds Health and Safety meetings every two weeks or every 10 working days. In these meetings, we discuss safe work practices, proper use of hand tools, proper dress, and any special safety or health hazards that have been or may be encountered. Each of our vehicles is equipped with a Red Cross approved industrial first aid kit and at least one member of each crew is trained in CPR and Red Cross first aid. Hunsaker & Associates currently has survey personnel with 40-hour HAZ-MAT training. Personnel are also reqUired to wear long pants, shirts with collars, six-inch sleeves, hard hat, steel-toed boots and orange safety vests. Trucks can be equipped with top mounted flasher lights and each vehicle has orange safety cones and traffic flags. For each project, a Quality Assurance Coordinator is appointed to see that all quality control measures are strictly adhered to. These standard quality control measures are divided into - 1) equipment testing and adjustment, 2) maintaining surveying accuracy and 3) internal procedures for quality control. Hunsaker & Associates has state-of-the-art field and office equipment. Related Professional Services: Computer-aided design and graphics; visual analysis and media services; graphic design and illustration; Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/Land Information Systems (US); and Automated Mapping/Facilities Management. Our staff provides responsive, precise and innovative solutions to facilitate safe and economical development through quality service, client relations, teamwork and good communications. This strategy has proven to be the key element to our growth and success. With offices in Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside, Palm Desert and san Diego; Hunsaker & Associates has the experience and the skills needed to develop smart, value added engineering solutions-on schedule and within budget. Page 2 1-80 H\,drolog\, RSl'orts - EIR SURI'Ort Portuguese Bend' EIR, City of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Contact: Abe Leider, Rincon Consultants, 510-834-4455 Prepared a drainage analysis for the project and determined the project impacts. Determined the impacts and mitigation to be included in the final EIR. Provided technical support for preparing the Hydrology and Water Quality Sections of the EIR. Newhall Specific Plan EIR, City of Santa Clarita, CA Contact: Susan Tebo, Impact Sciences 805-437-1900 Prepared a review of the drainage analysis prepared by the project engineer, as well as existing street and drainage plans, and determined the project impacts. Determined modifications required and / or impacts and mitigation to be included in the final EIR. Provided technical support for preparing the Hydrology and Water Quality Sections of the EIR. Via Princessa EIR, City of Santa Clarita, CA Contact: Susan Tebo, Impact Sciences 805-437-1900 Prepared a review of the drainage analysis prepared by the project engineer and determined the project impacts. Determined modifications reqUired and / or impacts and mitigation to be included in the final EIR. Provided technical support for preparing the Hydrology and Water Quality Sections of the EIR. Newhall Ranch EIS/EIR for ACOE Permits, City of Lancaster, CA Contact: Matt carpenter, Newhall Land 661-255-4000 Prepared site design and drainage alternatives as well as costs for the proposed project and project alternatives for the 12,000 acre Newhall Ranch Project and watershed. GIS was utilized in analYZing the impacts to jurisdictional areas, and preparing a cost / benefit analysis of impacting or saving these areas. The Avenues at Santa Clarita EIR/Hydrology, Santa Clarita, CA Contact: Susan Tebo, Impact Science 805-437-1900 Performed a peer review of technical data and reports, as well as provide technical support in preparing the Hydrology and Water Quality section of the v Hunsaker & Associates 1-81 Relevant Experience Hydrology Reports- EIR Support EIR. The project includes flood plain impacts analysis, upstream and downstream impacts to existing facilities and regional impacts analysis. Lane Ranch EIR/Hydrology, City of Lancaster, CA Contact: Curtis Zacuto, Christopher A. Joseph &Associates 805-782-9708 Prepared a review of the available Drainage Master Plans for Lancaster and Palmdale and available street and drainage plans in the project vicinity. Also prepared a Conceptual Hydrology Report that incorporated two projects that were both covered in one EIR. Provided technical support for preparing the Hydrology and Water Quality Sections of the EIR. Sand Canyon Reservoir Hydrology - Los Angeles County, CA Contact: Elizabeth Sobczak - castaic Lake Water Agency Prepared a hydrology / study to analyze the pre- and post-development hydrology for the Sand canyon Reservoir to determine if the construction of the reservoir had impacted downstream drainage facilities. VlTM 61996 and VlTM 60678, Los Angeles County, CA Contact: Alex Herrell, Newhall Land 661-255-4449 As part of the engineering adjacent 1,800 -acre and 2,000 acre master-planned communities, H&A LA prepared two Hydrology/ SUSMP reports. The analysis addressed LA County's Low Impact Development (UD) ordinance, as well as requirements of the Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP). The study included an analysis of potential hydromodification impacts, including the 2-, 5-, 10-, 25-, and 50-years storm. Additionally, H&A-LA prepared a HEC-RAS analysis for Pico Creek, an existing natural drainage course. The report was required to substantiate that post-development offsite impacts were negligible, which required providing a variety of onsite stormwater mitigation measures. 2 Hunsaker & Associates 1-82 Linscott, Law, & Greenspan Engineers 1-83 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS Firm Qualifications Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers, (LLG) provides transportation planning, traffic engineering and parking consulting services. LLG is a DBA for LG2WB Engineers, Inc., a California Corporation. LLG is a well-respected firm of medium size, comprised of dedicated professionals who serve our clients on a wide variety of traffic and transportation issues. LLG Principals and Senior Staff are recognized experts in these practice areas and possess professional registration in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or both. Our diverse experience and expertise enable us to provide services to both public agencies and the private sector. Project organization is structured so that Principals and Senior Staff maintain direct involvement from project initiation to completion. A quality and successful outcome is LLG'·s primary objective. LLG's specialties include: • Traffic Planning and Operations Studies • Traffic Impact Studies • General Plan Circulation • Traffic Signal Design • Traffic Signing and Striping Design • Construction Zone Traffic Control Plans • Preliminary/Conceptual Engineering • Site Access and Circulation • Shared Parking Demand Forecasting • Parking Design and Planning LLG provides transportation planning and traffic engineering services for both private and public sector clients throughout three distinctive Southern California markets (Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego County regions). Our Company prides itself in establishing positive and productive relationships on each project on every level, range from working with a single local municipality to working with regional and state staffs on multi-jurisdictional projects. We provide full service transportation consultation, from project initiation and entitlement processing to project implementation and throughout years ofsubsequent operation. Page 1 of3 1-84 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS Firm Qualifications Traffic Impact Studies Traffic impact studies employ the 'most current trip generation forecasting techniques. Studies include evaluation of existing operations/conditions, forecasts of future operating conditions both without and with the project, and identification of areas of deficiency based on criteria. LLG develops mitigation measures and comprehensive improvement packages with the goal of reducing identified impacts to less than significant levels, along with conceptual plans that illustrate feasibility of an improvement. Our studies support environmental review documents including Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, as well as all types ofEnvironmental Impact Reports. Transportation Planning LLG specializes in the preparation of master plans for campuses and multi-use development projects, specific plans, traffic impact studies, and site access/circulation studies for both private and public sector clients. Other detailed studies include: speed surveys, trip generation surveys for special generator land uses, travel time/commute shed surveys, patron intercept surveys, neighborhood intrusion surveys; transportation demand management plans (through Transportation Management Services, a subsidiary). LLG assists in the development of site plans to ensure that vehicular/pedestrian/truck access, parking and internal circulation is optimized and meets criteria. Support is provided throughout the public entitlement process, including client representation at community outreach meetings, agency meetings as well as public hearings. Traffic Engineering Design The Company has a strong senior design team with extensive experience in the preparation of traffic signal installation/modification plans, street lighting plans, traffic signal interconnect plans, signing and striping (geometric) design plans, roundabout design as well as traffic controVdetour plans associated with construction zones. Our design professionals are experts within the industry, understand and employ the standards ofthe industry, and are solution oriented. Parking LLG has extensive experience in the determination of parking needs through the preparation of Code parking analyses, detailed parking accumulation and utilization surveys, and shared parking demand analyses. Other specialized parking surveys and reviews include neighborhood parking intrusion surveys and detailed parking management plans associated with multi-use and special event land uses. Page 2 of3 1-85 •• -•• • STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS • • Firm Qualifications •• • II Transportation Demand Management Transportation Management Services (TMS) is part of the LG2WB Engineers, Inc., family (along with LLG). Together, LLG and TMS provide private and public clients with comprehensive solutions to traffic, transportation, and parking problems including solutions that expand capacity, improve operations and, with TMS' expertise, manage the demand for travel. TMS was founded in 1985 to provide specialized expertise in better management oftransportation resources and changing travel and parking demand to compliment LLG's traffic engineering practice. TMS couples expert analytical skills with an ability to forge partnerships among employers, property owners, public agencies and consulting professionals, such as architects and engineers, seeking specialized expertise in better management oftransportation resources and the demand for travel. TMS delivers over 20 years of experience in helping clients address congestion, mobility, access, and environmental issues related to transportation, traffic, and parking at work sites, residential developments, multi-use activity centers, in communities, and throughout regions. Working in partnership with developers, agency staff, and other consulting professionals, TMS delivers well-reasoned analysis, practical recommendations, and helps implement actions that manage transportation resources and travel demand. The firm blends practicality and creativity in designing solutions that work as well in the real world as they do on the drawing board. TMS' skills have been applied to: • Conducting market and transportation research • Assessing and developing public policies • Creating transportation management plans • Developing transportation projects • Designing, implementing, and managing transportation programs • Training and education to develop client capabilities • Creating partnerships to mobilize communities and deliver effective programs • Evaluating investments in transportation programs and projects Page 3 of3 1-86