Appendix A Professional Qualifications Monica Strauss, RPA Director, Southern California Cultural Resources Group EDUCATION M.A., Archaeology, California State Monica has successfully completed dozens of cultural resources projects University, Northridge throughout California and the greater southwest, where she assists clients in navigating cultural resources compliance issues in the context of CEQA, NEPA, B.A., Anthropology, California State and Section 106. Monica has extensive experience with archaeological resources, University, Northridge historic buildings and infrastructure, landscapes, and Tribal resources, including AA, Humanities, Los Traditional Cultural Properties. Monica manages a staff of cultural resources Angeles Pierce College specialists throughout the region who conduct Phase 1 archaeological/ paleontological and historic architectural surveys, construction monitoring, 19 YEARS EXPERIENCE Native American consultation, archaeological testing and treatment, historic SPECIALIZED resource significance evaluations, and large-scale data recovery programs. She EXPERIENCE maintains excellent relationships with agency staff and Tribal representatives. Treatment of Historic Additionally, Monica manages a general compliance monitoring team who and Prehistoric Human support clients and agencies in ensuring the daily in-field compliance of overall Remains project mitigation measures. Archaeological Monitoring Relevant Experience Complex Shell Midden Sites County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works, Sorenson Park Gymnasium Archaeological Monitoring, Lake Los Angeles, CA. Cultural Groundstone Analysis Resources Principal Investigator. ESA was retained by the County of Los Angeles, PROFESSIONAL Department of Public Works to conduct archaeological and biological monitoring AFFILIATIONS during ground disturbing activities associated with project construction. Monica Register of Professional provided daily oversight to archaeological and Native American monitors, Archaeologists (RPA), coordinated work schedules with the County Project Manager, and coordinated #12805 the details of the necessary monitoring work with the County Inspector and Society for California construction contractors. An Archaeological Resources Monitoring Report Archaeology (SCA) documenting the monitoring findings was prepared and submitted, together with Society for American daily monitoring logs, at the close of the project Archaeology (SAA) County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works, Arroyo Seco Bike Path QUALIFICATIONS Phase I Cultural Resources Evaluation, Los Angeles, CA. Project Director. Exceeds Secretary of Working for the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works in connection Interior Standards with a project to make improvements to the Arroyo Seco Channel, Monica CA State BLM Permitted managed all aspects of Section 106 review in accordance with Caltrans Cultural Resources Environmental guidelines. Monica and her team evaluated the Arroyo Seco Channel, identified character-defining features, informed the design of channel improvements to retain such features, and addressed the channels’ potential for eligibility as part of a larger Los Angeles Country water management district. She developed the research strategy, directed the field teams, and prepared cultural resources assessment documentation for approval by Caltrans Monica Strauss, RPA Page 2 and FHWA, as well as the cultural resources section for a Mitigated Negative Declaration. State Route 90 Connector Road and the Admiralty Way Widening Archaeological Resources Phase I, Marina del Rey, CA. Project Director. Monica directed a Phase I Cultural Resources Study for the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works in compliance with Section 106. Monica worked closely with Caltrans archaeologists and Native American representatives to reach agreement over the impacts and the appropriate treatment of a significant archaeological site located in the project APE. City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power On-Call Environmental Consulting Services, Los Angeles, CA. Project Director. Monica has overseen various cultural resources projects from this contract. ESA has initiated over 32 task orders of varying responsibilities ranging from construction monitoring, biological and cultural surveys, and CEQA compliance documentation. Monica provided general oversight of the project and led the coordination with local municipalities. California Department of Water Resources (DWR), On-Call Environmental Planning Services. Serrano Beach Project, Los Angeles County, CA. Cultural Resources Principal Investigator. Monica provided senior oversight of the Phase I cultural resources study, including archival research, survey, and report. DWR proposes to repair culverts along the Serrano Beach access road near the Pyramid Lake Vista Del Lago Visitors Center, replacement of a fence surrounding an existing water tank, and installation of a new water pipeline near the Warne Powerplant. The project is located within the Angeles National Forest, requiring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). The study concluded that the area is sensitive for archaeological resources and monitoring was recommended. City of Calabasas, Archaeological Resources Mapping, Calabasas, CA. Project Director. ESA was awarded an on-call contract by the City of Calabasas to provide environmental compliance services. The City requested that ESA conduct a city- wide archaeological records search and prepare confidential archaeological resources maps and materials to assist the city in planning and permitting endeavors. Maps and documents were linked electronically for quick reference to parcel information. Monica directed archaeologists and GIS staff in the mapping of resources and development of procedures for map usage. Bureau of Land Management, On-Call Cultural Resources Services, Riverside County, CA. Project Manager. ESA has been retained by the Bureau of Land Management under an on-call contract to provide cultural resource services including compliance monitoring for projects under Bureau of Land Management (BLM) jurisdiction. Monica managed a number of projects for the BLM (Palm Springs South Coast Field Office) providing a wide range of cultural resources services for solar projects and other projects taking place on BLM lands in compliance with Section 106 and specified BLM protocols. Services that she and her staff provide under this contract include compliance monitoring and peer review, Phase I archaeological resources surveys, resource evaluations, the preparation of reports, and Native American consultation. Projects completed under this contract include Dos Palmas Phase I Survey and Archaeological Monica Strauss, RPA Page 3 Monitoring, National Monument Phase I Survey, Windy Pointe Archaeological Monitoring, and Fast and the Furious Phase I Survey. Topock Compressor Station Remediation CEQA Services. Mohave County, AZ and San Bernardino County, CA. Cultural Resources Project Director. Monica is overseeing the preparation of cultural resources EIR sections and is providing project support to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), including facilitating Native American involvement. DTSC provides oversight of the site investigation and cleanup activities for the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Topock Gas Compressor Station, located in San Bernardino County, 15 miles southeast of Needles, California. Groundwater samples taken under and near the Station were found to be contaminated with hexavalent chromium and other chemicals as result of past disposal activities. Soils contamination is also present at the site, requiring investigation and cleanup. These activities are highly scrutinized by the regional Native American Tribes because the area has important cultural and religious significance. ESA is currently preparing an EIR for soil investigations and will be conducting CEQA evaluations that tier off of the Program EIR for the Groundwater Remedy. Additional project-specific EIRs may be required for the final remedy, which is currently undergoing engineering design. ESA will provide these services as well as lead the Native American and public participation efforts. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Foothill Trunk Line Project. City of Los Angeles, CA. Cultural Resources Senior Reviewer. ESA archaeologists have prepared a Phase I cultural resources study and EIR cultural resources section for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Trunk Line Project, located in the City of Los Angeles, CA. The proposed project includes the replacement of 16,600 feet of existing 24-inch-, 26-inch-, and 36-inch- diameter welded steel pipe and 30-inch-diameter riveted steel pipe with a 54- inch-diameter welded steel pipe along Foothill Boulevard within the districts of Pacoima and Sylmar. Monica served as the Senior Reviewer for the Phase I cultural resources study and EIR section. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Path 46 Clearance Surveys, San Bernardino, CA. Field Director. ESA has been tasked by Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to conduct required surveys for the Path 46 Transmission Line Clearances Project. The project’s objective is to restore required code clearances to the transmission conductors, which will be accomplished by grading the ground surface underneath the transmission lines to achieve required height consistency. The work is being conducted in compliance with BLM guidelines