Beaumont City Council
May 5, 2026

AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

THIS AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR is made and effective as of the 16th day of May, 2023, by and between the CITY OF BEAUMONT ("CITY") whose address is 550 E. 6th Street, Beaumont, California 92223 and PSOMAS, a California Corporation, whose address is 1650 Spruce Street, #400, Riverside, CA 92507 ("CONTRACTOR").

RECITALS
This Agreement is entered into on the basis of the following facts, understandings and intentions of the parties to this Agreement:

A. CITY desires to engage CONTRACTOR to provide professional services for On - Call Planning and Environmental Services; and
B. CONTRACTOR has made a proposal ("Proposal") to the CITY to provide such professional services, which Proposal is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference; and
C. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide such services pursuant to, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and represents and warrants to CITY that CONTRACTOR possesses the necessary skills, licenses, certifications, qualifications, personnel and equipment to provide such services.

AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing Recitals and mutual covenants contained herein, CITY and CONTRACTOR agree as follows:

1. Term of Agreement. This Agreement is effective as of the date first above written and shall continue until terminated as provided for herein. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, this Agreement shall automatically terminate after three (3) year(s) unless extended by the parties with the approval of the City Council of the CITY.

2. Services to be Performed. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide the services ("Services") as follows: On -Call Planning and Environmental Services per Exhibit "A". Services are to be performed on a non-exclusive, indefinite quantity basis, as requested by City. City shall have no obligation to secure any specified amount of Services from CONTRACTOR. All Services shall be performed in the manner and according to the timeframe set forth in the Proposal.

CONTRACTOR designates Charles Holcombe III as CONTRACTOR'S professional(s) responsible for overseeing the Services provided by CONTRACTOR.

3. Associates and Subcontractors. CONTRACTOR may, at CONTRACTOR's sole cost and expense, employ such competent and qualified independent associates, subcontractors and consultants as CONTRACTOR deems necessary to perform the Services; provided, however, that CONTRACTOR shall not subcontract any of the Services without the written consent of CITY.
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4. Compensation.

4.01 CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR for services performed in accordance with compensation rates set forth in Exhibit A, Proposal. CONTRACTOR shall not increase any rate without the prior written consent of the CITY.

4.02 CONTRACTOR shall not be compensated for any Services rendered nor reimbursed for any expenses incurred in excess of those authorized unless approved in advance by the CITY, in writing.

4.03 CONTRACTOR shall submit to CITY, on or before the fifteenth (15t") of each month, itemized invoices for the Services rendered in the previous month. The CITY shall not be obligated to pay any invoice that is submitted more than sixty (60) days after the due date of such invoice. CITY shall have the right to review and audit all invoices prior to or after payment to CONTRACTOR. This review and audit may include, but not be limited to CITY's:
a. Determination that any hourly fee charged is consistent with this Agreement's approved hourly rate schedule;
b. Determination that the multiplication of the hours billed times the approved rate schedule dollars is correct;
c. Determination that each item charged is the usual, customary, and reasonable charge for the particular item. If CITY determines an item charged is greater than usual, customary, or reasonable, or is duplicative, ambiguous, excessive, or inappropriate, CITY shall either return the bill to CONTRACTOR with a request for explanation or adjust the payment accordingly, and give notice to CONTRACTOR of the adjustment.

4.04 If the work is satisfactorily completed, CITY shall pay such invoice within thirty (30) days of its receipt. Should CITY dispute any portion of any invoice, CITY shall pay the undisputed portion within the time stated above, and at the same time advise CONTRACTOR in writing of the disputed portion.

5. Obli«ations of CONTRACTOR.

5.01 CONTRACTOR agrees to perform all Services in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Proposal. In the event that the terms of the Proposal shall conflict with the terms of this Agreement, or contain additional terms that purport to bind the CITY other than the Services to be rendered and the price for the Services, the terms of this Agreement shall govern and said additional or conflicting terms shall be of no force or effect.

5.02 Except as otherwise agreed by the parties, CONTRACTOR will supply all personnel, materials and equipment required to perform the Services. CONTRACTOR shall provide its own offices, telephones, vehicles and computers and set its own work 2

hours. CONTRACTOR will determine the method, details, and means of performing the Services under this Agreement.

5.03 CONTRACTOR shall keep CITY informed as to the progress of the Services by means of regular and frequent consultations. Additionally, when requested by CITY, CONTRACTOR shall prepare written status reports.

5.04 CONTRACTOR is responsible for paying, when due, all income and other taxes, fees and withholding, including withholding state and federal taxes, social security, unemployment and worker's compensation, incurred as a result of the compensation paid under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY for any claims, costs, losses, fees, penalties, interest, or damages suffered by CITY resulting from CONTRACTOR's failure to comply with this provision.

5.05 In the event CONTRACTOR is required to prepare plans, drawings, specifications and/or estimates, the same shall be furnished in conformance with local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

5.06 CONTRACTOR represents that it possesses all required licenses necessary to practice its profession under this Agreement and the Proposal and shall obtain and keep in full force and effect all permits and approvals required to practice its profession. In the event CITY is required to obtain an approval or permit from another governmental entity, CONTRACTOR shall provide, at CITY'S expense, all necessary supporting documents to be filed with such entity.

5.07 CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for obtaining Employment Eligibility Verification information from CONTRACTOR's employees, in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Pub. L. 99-603 (8 U.S.C. 1324a), and shall ensure that CONTRACTOR's employees are eligible to work in the United States.

5.08 In the event that CONTRACTOR employs, contracts with, or otherwise utilizes any Ca1PERS retirees in completing any of the Services performed hereunder, such instances shall be disclosed in advance to the CITY and shall be subject to the CITY's advance written approval.

5.09 Drug -free Workplace Certification. By signing this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR hereby certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the CONTRACTOR will comply with the requirements of the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1990 (Government Code, Section 8350 et seq.) and will provide a drug - free workplace.

5.10 CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, entitlements and/or permits applicable to, or governing the Services authorized hereunder.

6. Insurance. CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to be solely responsible for the health and safety of its employees and agents in performing the Services under this Agreement and shall 3

comply with all laws applicable to worker safety including but not limited to Cal -OSHA.

Therefore, throughout the duration of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR hereby covenants and agrees to maintain insurance in conformance with the requirements set forth below. Attached hereto as Exhibit "B" are copies of Certificates of Insurance and endorsements as required by Section 7.02. If existing coverage does not meet the requirements set forth herein, CONTRACTOR agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the existing coverage to do so.

CONTRACTOR shall provide the following types and amounts of insurance:

6.01 Commercial general liability insurance in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate; CONTRACTOR agrees to have its insurer endorse the general liability coverage required herein to include as additional insured's CITY, its officials, employees and agents. CONTRACTOR also agrees to require all contractors and subcontractors to provide the same coverage required under this Section 6.

6.02 Business Auto Coverage in an amount no less than $1 million per accident.

If CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR's employees will use personal autos in performance of the Services hereunder, CONTRACTOR shall provide evidence of personal auto liability coverage for each such person.

6.03 Workers' Compensation coverage for any of CONTRACTOR's employees that will be providing any Services hereunder. CONTRACTOR will have a state -approved policy form providing statutory benefits as required by California law. The provisions of any workers' compensation will not limit the obligations of CONTRACTOR under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR expressly agrees not to use any statutory immunity defenses under such laws with respect to CITY, its employees, officials and agents.

6.04 Optional Insurance Coverage. Choose and check one: Required X /Not Required ; Errors and omissions insurance in a minimum amount of $2 million per claim to cover any negligent acts or omissions committed by CONTRACTOR, its employees and/or agents in the performance of any Services for CITY.

7. General Conditions pertaining to Insurance Coverage

7.01 No liability insurance coverage provided shall prohibit CONTRACTOR from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss. CONTRACTOR waives all rights of subrogation against CITY regardless of the applicability of insurance proceeds and shall require all contractors and subcontractors to do likewise.

7.02. Prior to beginning the Services under this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall furnish CITY with certificates of insurance, endorsements, and upon request, complete copies of all policies, including complete copies of all endorsements. All copies of policies and endorsements shall show the signature of a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf.

7.03. All required policies shall be issued by a highly rated insurer with a minimum A.M. Best rating of "A:VII"). The insurer(s) shall be admitted and licensed to do business in California. CONTRACTOR will provide prior written notice to CITY at least thirty (30) 4

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days prior to any reduction in coverage or limits, ten (10 ) days if cancellation is due to non-payment of premium.

7.04 Self-insurance does not comply with these insurance specifications.

CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees that that all insurance coverage required to be provided by CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor, shall apply first and on a primary, non- contributing basis in relation to any other insurance, indemnity or self-insurance available to CITY.

7.05 All coverage types and limits required are subject to approval, modification and additional requirements by CITY, as the need arises. CONTRACTOR shall not make any reductions in scope of coverage (e.g. elimination of contractual liability or reduction of discovery period) that may affect CITY's protection without CITY's prior written consent.

7.06 CONTRACTOR agrees to provide immediate notice to CITY of any claim or loss against CONTRACTOR or arising out of the Services performed under this Agreement. CITY assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve CITY.

8. Indemnification.

8.01 CONTRACTOR and CITY agree that CITY, its employees, agents and officials should, to the extent permitted by law, be fully protected from any loss, injury, damage, claim, lawsuit, cost, expense, attorneys' fees, litigation costs, defense costs, court costs or any other costs arising out of or in any way related to the performance of this Agreement by CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor or agent of either as set forth herein.

Accordingly, the provisions of this indemnity are intended by the parties to be interpreted and construed to provide the fullest protection possible under the law to CITY.

CONTRACTOR acknowledges that CITY would not enter into this Agreement in the absence of the commitment of CONTRACTOR to indemnify and protect CITY as set forth herein.
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONTRACTOR shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY, its employees, agents and officials, from any liability, claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses, damages or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, actual attorneys' fees incurred by CITY, court costs, interest, defense costs, including expert witness fees and any other costs or expenses of any kind whatsoever without restriction or limitation to the extent incurred in relation to, as a consequence of or arising out of, or in any way attributable actually, allegedly or impliedly, in whole or in part to CONTRACTOR'S willful misconduct or negligent performance of this Agreement. CONTRACTOR's obligation to defend, indemnify and hold harmless shall include any and all claims, suits and proceedings in which CONTRACTOR (and/or CONTRACTOR's agents and/or employees) is alleged to be an employee of CITY. A11 obligations under this provision are to be paid by CONTRACTOR as 5

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b. Without affecting the rights of CITY under any provision of this Agreement or this Section, CONTRACTOR shall not be required to indemnify and hold harmless CITY as set forth above for liability to the extent attributable to the fault of CITY, provided such fault is determined by agreement between the parties or the findings of a court of competent jurisdiction.
8A. Indemnification Design Professionals.
8A.01 In the event that CONTRACTOR is a design professional under California Civil Code Section 2782.8 this Section 8A shall apply instead of Section 8. To the fullest extent permitted by California law and in accordance with California Civil Code section 2782.8, CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees, trustees and members ("Indemnified Parties") from any and all actions, assessments, counts, citations, claims, costs, damages, demands, judgments, liabilities (legal, administrative or otherwise), losses, notices, expenses, fines, penalties, proceedings, responsibilities, violations, attorney's and consultants' fees and causes of action including, but not limited to those for, injury to property or persons, including personal injury and/or death ("Claim(s)"), to the extent that the Claim(s) arises out of, pertains to, or relates to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONTRACTOR, its directors, officials, officers, employees and consultants arising out of, connected with, or resulting from the performance of the Services, the Project, or this Agreement. This indemnity excludes liability caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of any of the Indemnified Parties.

The cost to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend charged to CONTRACTOR shall not exceed CONTRACTOR'S proportionate percentage of fault.

9. Additional Services. Chant es and Deletions.

9.01 In the event CONTRACTOR performs additional or different services than those described herein without the prior written approval of the City Manager and/or City Council of CITY, CONTRACTOR shall not be compensated for such services.

CONTRACTOR expressly waives any right to be compensated for services and materials not covered by the scope of this Agreement or authorized by the CITY in writing.

9.02 CONTRACTOR shall promptly advise the City Manager and Finance Director of CITY as soon as reasonably practicable upon gaining knowledge of a condition, event or accumulation of events which may affect the scope and/or cost of Services. All proposed changes, modifications, deletions and/or requests for additional services shall be reduced to writing for review and approval by the CITY and/or City Council.

10. Termination of Agreement.

10.01 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, CITY, at its sole option, may terminate this Agreement with or without cause, or for no cause, at any time by giving twenty (20) days' written notice to CONTRACTOR.

10.02 In the event of termination, the payment of monies due CONTRACTOR for undisputed Services performed prior to the effective date of such termination shall be paid 6

within thirty (30) business days after receipt of an invoice as provided in this Agreement.

Immediately upon termination, CONTRACTOR agrees to promptly provide and deliver to CITY all original documents, reports, studies, plans, specifications and the like which are in the possession or control of CONTRACTOR and pertain to CITY.

11. Status of CONTRACTOR.

11.01 CONTRACTOR shall perform the Services in CONTRACTOR's own way as an independent contractor, and in pursuit of CONTRACTOR's independent calling, and not as an employee of CITY. However, CONTRACTOR shall regularly confer with CITY's City Manager as provided for in this Agreement.

11.02 CONTRACTOR agrees that it is not entitled to the rights and benefits afforded to CITY's employees, including disability or unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, retirement, Ca1PERS, medical insurance, sick leave, or any other employment benefit. CONTRACTOR is responsible for providing, at its own expense, disability, unemployment, workers' compensation and other insurance, training, permits, and licenses for itself and its employees and subcontractors.

11.03 CONTRACTOR hereby specifically represents and warrants to CITY that it possesses the qualifications and skills necessary to perform the Services under this Agreement in a competent, professional manner, without the advice or direction of CITY and that the Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the standards customarily applicable to an experienced and competent professional rendering the same or similar services in the same geographic area where the CITY is located. Further, CONTRACTOR represents and warrants that the individual signing this Agreement on behalf of CONTRACTOR has the full authority to bind CONTRACTOR to this Agreement.

12. Ownershi
of Documents: Audit.

12.01 A11 draft and final reports, plans, drawings, studies, maps, photographs, specifications, data, notes, manuals, warranties and all other documents of any kind or nature prepared, developed or obtained by CONTRACTOR in connection with the performance of Services performed for the CITY shall become the sole property of CITY, and CONTRACTOR shall promptly deliver all such materials to CITY upon request. At the CITY's sole discretion, CONTRACTOR may be permitted to retain original documents, and furnish reproductions to CITY upon request, at no cost to CITY.

CONTRACTOR shall not be responsible for any claims, costs or damages related to CITY'S use of such materials on any project other than that for which they are prepared.

12.02 Subject to applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations, CITY shall hold all intellectual property rights to any materials developed pursuant to this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall not such use data or documents for purposes other than the performance of this Agreement, nor shall CONTRACTOR release, reproduce, distribute, publish, adapt for future use or any other purposes, or otherwise use, any data or other materials first produced in the performance of this Agreement, nor authorize others to do so, without the prior written consent of CITY. This obligation does not apply to data or materials (a) known by CONTRACTOR prior to this Agreement; (b) in the public 7

domain, or (c) required to be disclosed by operation of law.

12.03 CONTRACTOR shall retain and maintain, for a period not less than four years following termination of this Agreement, all-time records, accounting records and vouchers and all other records with respect to all matters concerning Services performed, compensation paid and expenses reimbursed. At any time during normal business hours and as often as CITY may deem necessary, CONTRACTOR shall make available to CITY's agents for examination all of such records and shall permit CITY's agents to audit, examine and reproduce such records.

13. Miscellaneous Provisions.

13.01 This Agreement, which includes all attached exhibits, supersedes any and all previous agreements, either oral or written, between the parties hereto with respect to the rendering of Services by CONTRACTOR for CITY and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to the rendering of such Services in any manner whatsoever. Any modification of this Agreement will be effective only if it is in writing signed by both parties.

13.02 CONTRACTOR shall not assign or otherwise transfer any rights or interest in this Agreement without the prior written consent of CITY. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under this Agreement.

13.03 CONTRACTOR shall timely file FPPC Form 700 Conflict of Interest Statements with CITY if required by California law and/or the CITY's conflict of interest policy.

13.04 If any legal action or proceeding, including an action for declaratory relief, is brought to enforce or interpret the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled.

13.05 This Agreement is made, entered into and shall be performed in the County of Riverside in the State of California and shall in all respects be interpreted, enforced and governed under the laws of the State of California. The parties agree that venue in any litigation between them shall be in Riverside County, California.

13.06 CONTRACTOR covenants that neither it nor any officer or principal of its firm has any interest, nor shall they acquire any interest, either directly or indirectly, which will conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of their Services hereunder.

CONTRACTOR further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor.

13.07 CONTRACTOR has read and is aware of the provisions of Section 1090 et seq. and Section 87100 et seq. of the Government Code relating to conflicts of interest of public officers and employees. CONTRACTOR agrees that they are unaware of any 8

financial or economic interest of any public officer or employee of the CITY relating to this Agreement. It is further understood and agreed that if such a financial interest does exist at the inception of this Agreement, the CITY may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving notice thereof. CONTRACTOR shall comply with the requirements of Government Code section 87100 et seq. and section 1090 in the performance of and during the term of this Agreement.

13.08 Improper Consideration. CONTRACTOR shall not offer (either directly or through an intermediary) any improper consideration such as, but not limited to, cash, discounts, services, the provision of travel or entertainment, or any items of value to any officer, employee or agent of the CITY in an attempt to secure favorable treatment regarding this Agreement or any contract awarded by CITY. The CITY, by notice, may immediately terminate this Agreement if it determines that any improper consideration as described in the preceding sentence was offered to any officer, employee or agent of the CITY with respect to the proposal and award process of this Agreement or any CITY contract. This prohibition shall apply to any amendment, extension or evaluation process once this Agreement or any CITY contract has been awarded. CONTRACTOR shall immediately report any attempt by any CITY officer, employee or agent to solicit (either directly or through an intermediacy) improper consideration from CONTRACTOR.

13.09 Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the entire balance of this Agreement not so affected shall remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereby have made and executed this Agreement to be effective as of the day and year first above written.

CITY:

CITY OF
By:
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Mayor
CONTRACTOR:

Print Name: Jennifer Marks
Title: Vice President
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City of Beaumont Agreement #
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EXHIBIT "A"

PROPOSAL

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ON -CALL PLANNING AND

ENVIRONMENTAL

SERVICES
City of Beaumont
Proposal I March 16, 2023
Submitted To:

Grace Wichert, Procurement and Contracts Specialist
City of Beaumont, 550 E 6th Street, Beaumont, CA 92223

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A
B
C
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
Cover Letter
2 Introduction/Information 4
Firm Approach 9
Firm Profile 12
Principal Office Location 13
Proposed Team 14
References 17
Scope of Services 19
Cost Proposal 23
Additional Information 23
Insurance
24 Appendix
25 WNW-

COVER LETTER
Balancing the Natural and Built Environment
March 16, 2023
Grace Wichert
Procurement and Contracts Specialist
City of Beaumont
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont, CA 92223
Subject: On -Call Planning and Environmental Services
Dear Ms. Wichert:

Thank you for the opportunity to provide a proposal for On -Call Planning and Environmental Services.

It is our understanding that the City of Beaumont (City) anticipates a variety of professional services including Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), Mitigated Negative Declarations (MND), Negative Declarations (ND), Initial Studies (IS), and/or technical studies. Psomas' Environmental Group has prepared environmental documentation services for projects in Southern California for 25 years. The Psomas team will be led by Jennifer Marks as Principal in -Charge and Charles Holcombe, MBA, as Project Manager.

Charles is a new addition to the team; therefore, our proposal highlights experience for the Psomas team and for Charles exclusively to show our combined capabilities.

Charles will be the primary contact for the City, will be responsible for preparation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, will coordinate with all technical staff and team members, and will confirm the projects stay within schedule.

Charles has 17 years of experience in the preparation of CEQA and NEPA documentation and has worked for the City successfully preparing and revising an IS/MND for the Brookside South Recharge Project, as well as managing the Beaumont Industrial Park EIR and Crossroads Industrial Park Complex Addendum.

Jennifer has 24 years of experience in the preparation of environmental documentation pursuant to CEQA, including mixed -use, infill, and transit -oriented development projects, many located in the Inland Empire.

She will serve as the contract administrator with the authorization to bind Psomas to the contract and will provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control for projects completed under the On -Call contract.

A scope of work, with clear expectations for level of effort and deliverables, and adherence to schedules are essential criteria for excellent client service. Psomas will provide a detailed scope of work that is responsive to the needs of the RFP, project -specific issues, and City and Applicant concerns for individual projects. Each scope of work will include a breakdown of fee estimates by task, with clear demarcation between anticipated professional and direct fees. Regardless of the project, Psomas provides effective and efficient CEQA and NEPA documentation and consulting services by: 1650 Spruce Street Suite 400
Riverside, CA 92507

Tel 951.787.8421
www.Psomas.com

PSOMAS
City of Beaumont
March 16, 2023

► Ensuring consistency among data, assumptions for the project description, and all topical issues and reports
► Coordinating with the lead agency to determine the appropriate analytic approach to ensure consistency with other similar projects
► Conducting early consultation with applicable resource agencies if there are complex issues to be resolved
► Ensuring that mitigation measures are reasonable, practical, and enforceable ► Conducting field surveys in the area to identify all relevant land uses and activities that may be adversely impacted in the neighborhood and City
► Maintaining awareness of current regulatory issues and trends that may affect the project Psomas has a clear understanding of the City's expectations regarding analysis approach, level of detail, and environmental review that would be required for this contract. Psomas' combined local knowledge and extensive experience with CEQA/NEPA will provide the City with a uniquely qualified consulting team for the preparation of environmental documentation.

As a Vice President and Principal of Psomas, I, Jennifer Marks, am authorized to bind Psomas contractually.

I maintain an office in our Santa Ana office located at 5 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 300, Santa Ana, CA 92707.

This cover letter constitutes certification, under penalty of perjury, that Psomas complies with nondiscrimination requirements of the State and Federal Government. We acknowledge and confirm receipt of Addendum No. 1, issued on March 7, 2023. If you need additional information or have any questions, please contact me by phone at 714.481.8041 or email at [email protected].

Sincerely,
PSOMAS
Jennifer Marks Charles Holcombe III, MBA
Vice President/Principal-in-Charge
Project Manager

INTRODUCTION/INFORMATION
Overview
For over 25 years, Psomas has provided environmental
impact analyses and California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA)/National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA) documentation for a variety of projects
including, but not limited to, infill, mixed -use,
residential, retail/commercial, office, resort/hotel,
industrial, and infrastructure for public and private
sector clients. We have a team that can provide the
City of Beaumont with the highest level of service and
expertise in CEQA and NEPA documentation and in-
house related technical analyses/studies, including:
► Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions,
and Energy Analyses
► Health Risk Assessments
► Noise and Vibration Studies
► Cultural Resources Assessments and
Monitoring
► Tribal Cultural Resources Coordination
(Assembly Bill [AB] 52 and Senate Bill [SB] 18)
► Biological Resources Surveys/Assessments and
Monitoring
► Regulatory Permitting and Jurisdictional
Delineations
► Habitat Restoration/Mitigation Planning and
Monitoring
► GIS Services
Psomas' goal is to establish long-lasting, positive, and productive working relationships with our clients.

In an effort to best serve the needs of our clients, we strive to consistently deliver quality work products
within each project's schedule and cost constraints.

Our project management style is rooted in our
commitment to provide accurate and comprehensive
consulting services; timely and cost-effective reports
SUBMITTING FIRM:

PSOMAS
1650 Spruce Street , Suite 400
Riverside, CA 92507
951.787.8421
and documents; and regulation compliant document
processing. We are committed to fostering trust -
based client relations that will last well beyond any
single project.

Understanding of Services
As a leader in the field of environmental analysis,
Psomas helps clients successfully navigate the
increasingly complex processes required by CEQA
and NEPA. Psomas strives to work with clients to
ensure that project designs are conceived in a way
that minimize environmental impacts before starting
the CEQA process. For instance, when preparing an
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) or other CEQA
document, we challenge our staff and our clients
to collaborate in order to find opportunities for
avoidance of —rather than mitigation for —significant
environmental impacts. While avoidance is not always
possible, time spent at the beginning of a project's
EIR process to address potential constraints can
often prevent or minimize costly mitigation and time
during the public review and permitting process.

The following are just some of the CEQA and NEPA
compliance documents Psomas can prepare for
projects within the City of Beaumont:

CEQA Documentation
► Categorical Exemptions (CEs)
► Initial Studies (ISs)
► Negative Declarations (NDs)
► Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs)
► Sustainable Community Environmental
Assessments (SCEAs)
► Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs)
► Addenda
PRIMARY CONTACT:

Charles Holcombe III, MBA
Project Manager
951.300.2820
[email protected]

NEPA Documentation Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Noise ► Categorical Exclusions (CEs)
► Environmental Assessments (EAs)
► Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSIs)
► Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)
► Socioeconomics Analysis
► Environmental Justice Analysis California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Documentation
► Preliminary Environmental Analysis Reports
(PEARS)
► Preliminary Environmental Studies (PESs)
► Joint Documentation (EIR/EIS; IS/EA) pursuant
to Caltrans Standard Environmental Reference
(SER) Additional Documentation Services
► Constraints Analyses
► Peer Reviews
► Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Plans/Programs (MMRPs) Preparation and
Construction Compliance
► Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding
Consideration
Project Management Services
Psomas provides a wide range of project management
services to supplement our clients' staff resources.

Our senior staff members will assist the City
by facilitating and managing projects, offering
entitlement strategies, and assisting in issue
resolution. Project management services include:
► Scoping and Community Meetings/Public
Hearings
► Agency Coordination
► Project Processing Strategies
► Project Strategy and Management
► CEQA/NEPA Legislation/Regulation, Case Law
and Guidance
and Vibration Services
► CEQA/NEPA Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas
(GHG) Analyses and Technical Reports
► Air Quality Dispersion Modeling (CALINE,
ISCST3, AERMOD)
► Air Quality Emissions Calculations (CalEEMod,
EMFAC, OFFROAD, AP -42)
► Health Risk Assessments
► Peer Review of Technical Analyses Noise and
Vibration Analysis
► CEQA/NEPA Noise and Vibration Analyses and
Technical Reports
► 3D Noise Modeling (SoundPlan)
► Noise Ordinance Assessment
► Ambient and Construction Noise Monitoring
► Traffic, Rail, and Stationary Source Noise and
Vibration Modeling
► FHWA/Caltrans Noise Analyses and Technical
Reports
► Peer Review of Technical Analyses
Cultural Resources: Archaeology,
Paleontology, and Tribal Cultural Services
► CEQA, NEPA, and NHPA Section 106 Compliance
Analyses
► Federal, State, and Local Agency Consultation
and Interagency and Departmental
Coordination
► Phase I Records Search and Survey Reports
► Phase II Resource Evaluation Studies and Reports
► Phase III Data Recovery Mitigation Studies and
Reports
► Phase IV Monitoring Mitigation Studies and
Reports
► Paleontological Resources Assessments
► Caltrans Documentation
- Archaeological Survey Reports (ASRs)
Extended Phase I Reports (XPIs)
- Paleontological Identification Reports (PIRs)

Paleontological Evaluation Reports (PERs)
► Paleontological Mitigation Plans (PMPs)
► Completion of State Department of Parks and
Recreation (DPRs) 523 Resource Record Forms
► Native American Scoping and Consultation
(AB 52 and SB 18)
► Construction Monitoring and Salvage
Biological Resources Analysis and Regulatory
Permitting
► CEQA/NEPA Biological Resources Analyses and
Technical Reports
► Literature Reviews
► Regulatory Compliance Expertise
► Special Status Species Survey Expertise,
Analyses, Documentation, and Implementation
Services
► Arborist Reports and Tree Surveys; Vegetation
and Wildlife Surveys; Special Status Species
Surveys
► Resource Agency Permit Processing and
Coordination
Regional Water Quality Control Board
(RWQCB) Section 401 Water Quality
Certification
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE)
Section 404 Permits
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
(CDFW) Section 1600 Streambed Alteration
Agreement
California Coastal Commission (CCC)
► Regulatory Documentation
► Habitat Resource Management Planning/
Implementation Expertise
► Landscape Management/Habitat Restoration,
Mitigation Implementation and Maintenance
► Construction Support
GIS Mapping and Spatial Analyses
► Map Production
► Database Design
► Data Conversion and Integration
► GPS Surveys
► Spatial Analyses
► Mapping 3D Analyses
► Shade and Shadow Modeling
► Impact Assessments
► Geocoding
► Graphic Design Services
► Visual Simulations
Additional In -House Services
Additional services available at Psomas that can
support the preparation of environmental documents
pursuant to CEQA and NEPA are listed below. These
in-house capabilities and technical specialties
underscore our capacity to provide the full range of
services as needed during project execution.

Water/Wastewater Engineering
► Water Supply Assessments (WSA) and
Verifications
► Water, Sewer, and Recycled Water
Infrastructure Plans and Studies
► Surface Water Studies
► Water Quality Monitoring Plans
► Water Quality Assessment Report/Low Impact
Development (LID) Report
► Water Quality Monitoring and Treatment
► National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Permitting
► Impact Analyses
► Construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plans (SWPPPs)
► Best Management Practices (BMPs)
► Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs)
► Alternative Water Supply Analyses
► Water and Sewer Systems Design
► Bridge Design
► Hydrology and Hydraulics Analyses

Civil Engineering/Site Development
► Land Planning and Urban Design
► Land Use Entitlement
► Subdivision Design
► Sustainable Site Design
► 3D (BIM) Site Design and Modeling
► Utilities Planning and Design
► Grading, Drainage and Flood Control
► Hydrology
► Hydraulic Assessments
► Street and Highway Design
► Water and Sewer Systems Design
► Retaining and Sound Wa11 Design
Transportation/Traffic and Parking Analysis
► Vehicle Miles Traveled Analyses
► Traffic Impact and Parking Studies
► Transit -Oriented Development (TOD) Planning
Studies
► Regional Transportation Studies
► Street Improvement Design and Engineering
► Signal Warrants and Timing Studies
► Road Safety Analysis
► Traffic Engineering Design
► Pavement Markings and Signing Plans
► Traffic Control and Sequencing Plans
How Psomas Meets Scope of
Services Objectives
Our proposed Project Manager, Charles Holcombe
III, will function as an integral City staff member
through regular coordination and communication
with appropriate City staff. Charles understands
his job will be to identify and process CEQA/NEPA
compliance documents for a variety of private
development applications and City -sponsored actions
in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Charles has
worked well with the City in the past, successfully
preparing and revising an IS/MND for the Brookside
South Recharge Project, as well as managing the
Beaumont Industrial Park EIR and Crossroads
Industrial Park Complex Addendum.

He will evaluate applications and work closely
with staff to clearly describe the proposed project
so the most appropriate CEQA compliance process
and document can be selected, whether that be
an exemption, MND, or EIR. He will prepare or
review the necessary evaluation materials quickly
and efficiently to help expedite the planning and
environmental processes for each specific project.

Charles will coordinate and meet with other City
staff as needed to process projects and City projects.

He will also help identify potential issues or possible project changes or mitigation as needed to prevent
unnecessary delays and additional costs. Charles is
located in our Riverside office and will be responsive
to the needs of the City on projects needing CEQA or
NEPA compliance.

He can take advantage of the full range of
environmental services offered by Psomas to
provide any needed technical support that private
or public projects in the City may require, especially
regarding air quality, greenhouse gas, energy, noise,
biological resources, vehicle miles traveled, traffic,
cultural resources, or tribal cultural resources. He
has 17 years of experience in both the public and
private sectors and understands the importance
of maintaining budgets and schedules on multiple
projects being processed at the same time. Charles
has managed the preparation and processing of more
than a dozen projects simultaneously, including
regulatory permitting and resolving difficult inter-
agency environmental issues. Charles will become
your "go to" CEQA/NEPA compliance person and
provide effective and efficient environmental services
and will meet or exceed all your expectations in this
regard.

Subconsultants
Psomas maintains excellent working relationships
with numerous subconsultants and we contract only
with companies that have proven track records for
providing high quality work products in a timely and
cost-efficient manner. Psomas will be supported by
experienced subconsultants when their expertise

is determined necessary to meet specific technical
requirements of an on -call project, and will be
approved by the City prior to signing project specific
agreements. Charles will oversee the quality and
schedule of the technical reports prepared by each of
our trusted teaming partners listed below, and also
confirm the efficient transfer of information between
the City, applicant, and appropriate subconsultant for
each of the environmental reports.

Technical areas in which Psomas proposes to use
subconsultants include, but are not limited to:
► Geological/Geotechnical and Phase I ESA
(Hazards) Services (Sladden Engineering)
► Traffic/Transportation (Urban Crossroads will
be utilized when an engineer with specific
experience/knowledge would facilitate the
successful completion of the project)
Sladden Engineering, Inc.

Geological/Geotechnical and Phase I ESA
(Hazards) Services
Sladden Engineering is a geotechnical engineering
and geological consulting firm initially founded in
1959. Sladden Engineering has a long history as a
highly respected geotechnical consulting firm that
has been involved with thousands of successful
projects throughout Southern California.

Sladden Engineering's experience includes all types of
development and construction performed in Southern
California. The firm has provided geotechnical
engineering, geologic, and material testing services
on residential, commercial and industrial projects,
municipal facilities and the infrastructures
associated with these projects. From preliminary
geotechnical and geological studies through
construction inspection, Sladden Engineering
provides a team of experienced professional and
technical personnel. Their project experience includes
numerous prominent clients and recognizable
facilities.

Sladden Engineering's in-house geotechnical and
construction materials testing laboratory offers
comprehensive testing services that enable their firm
to provide timely and accurate test results.

Urban Crossroads, Inc.

Traffic/Transportation Engineering
Founded in 2000, Urban Crossroads, Inc., is a
California "S" Corporation and certified Small
Business (SBE #48585) and a leading provider of
traffic, air, and noise consulting services. They serve both public and private sector clients to provide
forecasting, analysis, and design for all modes of
transportation. At Urban Crossroads, they recognize
the importance of delivering a timely work product
that satisfies the regulatory requirements while
communicating with their clients throughout the
process.

Urban Crossroads provides a full range of traffic
services that include traffic impact analysis, traffic
engineering, travel demand modeling, simulations,
and many other traffic related services. In addition
to these services, they actively maintain their
expertise with the latest analytical tools, travel
demand models, intersection level of service analysis
methodologies, and traffic simulation.

Sladden Engineering

PRIMARY OFFICE LOCATION
450 Egan Avenue
Beaumont, CA 92223

URBAN CROSSROADS

PRIMARY OFFICE LOCATION
20341 SW Birch Street
Suite 230
Newport Beach, CA 92660

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FIRM APPROACH
Scope of Work Approach
The environmental documentation requirements
and the type of CEQA document determined to be
appropriate for a project can vary extensively. It
is recognized the City anticipates future projects
to be undertaken by the pre -qualified on -call
Environmental Consultants may primarily
necessitate preparation of a Negative Declaration/
Mitigated Negative Declaration (ND/MND) or
Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and this is
probable. However, infill redevelopment, small-scale
open space projects, additions and renovations,
and other types of development that may occur in
Beaumont's future may qualify for review using
an alternate form of CEQA documentation, such
as a Categorical Exemption (CE), streamlined ND/
MND review pursuant to Section 15183.3 of the
CEQA Guidelines, or a Sustainable Communities
Environmental Assessment (SCEA).

Upon receiving the City's Request for Proposal (RFP),
Psomas will prepare a detailed Scope of Work (SOW)
that is responsive to the requirements of the RFP,
project -specific issues, identified concerns, and
required technical analysis. Because all projects are
unique, Psomas will consider the most appropriate
and efficient environmental review process for each
proposal. In light of the type of project and level of
analysis, the SOW will propose a cost estimate that
breaks down the fee by task, with clear demarcation
between anticipated professional and direct fees.

The SOW will be accompanied by a detailed timeline
highlighting milestones and deliverables, consistent
with the proposed SOW.

Clear expectations for level of effort, deliverables
and adherence to schedule and budget are inherent
criteria in excellent client service. Regardless of
the type and size of a project, Psomas believes in a
holistic approach toward project management and
client satisfaction, while meeting the requirements of
the technical scope of services.

Developing and maintaining a collaborative client
relationship is a component of this approach.

Psomas is committed to fostering trust -based client
relationships that will last well beyond any single
project. Building upon the notion of this relationship
includes establishing a line of communication that
facilitates data sharing, project information updates,
and schedule and cost maintenance. We will rely on
the expertise and knowledge of City staff as much
as they will rely on our capabilities in managing the
environmental documentation process.

Additionally, and more specifically, we embrace the
following steps in our process:
► Establish a communication protocol with City
staff, technical leads including subconsultants
and other key team members to ensure
project -critical information is efficiently and
accurately conveyed across the team
► Ensure roles/responsibilities are clear for
efficient management of assignments and
quality control of services and deliverables
► Utilize experienced staff with extensive
relevant experience who will do the job right
the first time
► Agree on initial project schedule and budget
with City staff and a protocol for updating
status on both during all project phases
► Determine key project description details
with the City early to facilitate accurate and
consistent peer reviews and EIR analyses
► Verify that technical approach/scope of
services as conveyed in the proposal still meet
City expectations following completion of
project description
► Collaborate up front with the City on standard
templates for project deliverables, including
peer review technical memoranda and CEQA
document components

Psomas' in-house Quality Assurance/Quality Control
(QA/QC) process will confirm that all deliverables
are accurate and legally defensible. Psomas' QA/QC
process for each documentation is described in more
detail on the following page.

Project Controls
Psomas has espoused methods and approaches in its
preparation and delivery of environmental documents
and supporting technical studies to verify project
deadlines are met and the process is completed within
budget.

Scope of Work (SOW). The SOW for most projects
influences the budget and schedule. Upon project
kick-off, the SOW will be further discussed with
the City of Beaumont (City) and better defined. As
the SOW will direct the action items for all tasks
proposed, it is imperative that it be kept updated and
any changes in approach and direction be reflected
in the SOW. The SOW will be communicated with
the City at regular intervals to facilitate solutions to potential issues, as applicable, before they become
impediments to completing the proposed project.

Schedule. An agreed -upon master schedule will be
used to monitor progress on key milestones and
deliverables. The schedule will be updated, as needed,
and distributed to the project team. Additionally,
in order to maintain the project schedule, we have
established workload management systems to assist
in the meeting project schedule. The mechanisms in
place, the diligence of our Project Manager, and access to a deep bench of environmental experts will keep
the proposed project on schedule.

Budget. The budget is another key component that
will be closely monitored and controlled by the Project Manager. Assigned hours and costs for each task will
be communicated with the Psomas team to maintain
that hours allocated for those tasks are aligned with
performance. The Project Manager has real-time
information regarding total authorized budget, costs
expended to date, current expenditures, and the
remaining balance. Access to accurate, complete data
will allow our Project Manager to alert the City to
potential budget implications if issues arise.

Status Reports. Each of these items will be regularly
reviewed and communicated to City staff. The
method of communicating project status will be
established during project initiation and will be
dependent on the City staff preferences. As a regular
course of business, Psomas maintains some level
of communication on a weekly basis for all active
projects and may communicate via conference call
or in -person meeting, or via email with an itemized
update on the status for all deliverables, a budget
overview, and review of the project schedule.

Implementation Strategies
Best Practices
The environmental documentation needs of every
project are unique and depend on the type and
size of the project, existing conditions, potential
impacts, and public controversy, among other
factors. However, regardless of the type and size of
projects, best practices espoused by our project team
will facilitate the environmental process on future
projects.

Technical Solutions. One of the strengths of the
Psomas team is taking the time in the beginning of
the project to develop a thorough project description
that correctly reflects details of project construction and operation. Upon completion and approval by
the City, the project description will be shared with
the Psomas technical leads and subconsultants, as
applicable. Based on our experience, a solid and stable project description can serve to avoid later revisions
We meet our clients' needs by providing timely and technically sound documentation that complies with regulatory and planning agency requirements.

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to the environmental document analyses
and related technical studies.

Additionally, the Project Manager
will closely monitor the
content of technical studies/
analyses to keep the City
apprised of the progress
and any issues that
may arise. If potential
constraints and impacts
are identified, Psomas
will alert the City to avoid
impacts and required
mitigation, whenever
feasible.

Furthermore, one of the key
roles of the Project Manager and
Principal -in -Charge will be to provide
ongoing guidance and strategic consultation to the
City regarding new regulations affecting proposed
projects. Problem -solving and creative discussions
help to streamline the process for the environmental
documents.
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Qualified
Staff
Adherence
to Standards
In -House Quality Assurance/Quality Control
(QA/QC). Psomas is committed to providing high
quality technical documents that engender client
satisfaction, meet the needs of the project, and
withstand legal scrutiny. Therefore, conducting
in-house QA/QC reviews concurrent with the
Project
Work Plan
Assignments
of Tasks
preparation of written technical
documents is a critical part of
our delivery of technically
sound and legally defensible
environmental documents.

In fact, Psomas has a
company -wide quality
assurance/quality control
committee that is called
"Pride in Performance"
with the goal of
maintaining the culture
of "quality" throughout the
firm.
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Our QA/QC process begins
with the assignment of staff
members with the appropriate
technical expertise and experience.

All work products are prepared with the
oversight and review of an assigned technical lead.

Upon completion of the first internal draft, it is
reviewed by the Project Manager for consistency
with the project description, compliance with our
approved scope of work, and technical accuracy.

Upon revisions, it is sent to our in-house technical
editor for review of grammar, proper nomenclature,
references, and methodological consistency. The last
step is a thorough and complete word processing
review. Only then is the document submitted to the
City for review.

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FIRM PROFILE
Firm Organization
Founded in 1946, Psomas has been in business 77 years and is operating as a California corporation (C0705477).

Dedicated to balancing the natural and built environment, Psomas serves public and private clients in the site development, transportation, water, and energy markets with the following core services offered:
► Environmental planning and resource
management
► Civil engineering
► Water and wastewater engineering
► Transportation and traffic engineering
► Land planning and urban design
► Land use entitlements
► Survey and geospatial services including use of
drones, 3D laser scanning and subsurface utility
locating
► Site development engineering
► Structural engineering
► Construction management
► GIS consulting
Psomas has 15 offices located in California, Arizona, Washington, and Utah. We currently employ a staff of over 740 employees with 44 professionals assigned to the Environmental Group in Southern California.

Office locations:
► Auburn, CA (24)
► Culver City, CA (14)
► Los Angeles, CA (95)
► Santa Ana, CA (165)
► Pasadena, CA (22)
► Riverside, CA (26)
► Roseville, CA (109)
► Salt Lake City, UT (42)
► San Diego, CA (30)
► Seattle, WA (62)
► Tacoma, WA (43)
► Tuscon, AZ (51)
► Valencia, CA (16)
► Walnut Creek, CA (39)
► Wenatchee, WA (5)
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Psomas is No. 1 in
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PRINCIPAL OFFICE LOCATION
The following office locations will be responsible for the implementation of this contract. ► Riverside 11650 Spruce Street, Suite 400, Riverside, CA 92507 ► Santa Ana 15 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 300, Santa Ana, CA 92707 ► Pasadena 1225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 1000, Pasadena, CA 91101 ► Los Angeles 1555 South Flower Street, Suite 4300, Los Angeles, CA 90071 The primary office which will serve the City for this contract will be our Riverside location. Additional Psomas offices that may be used to assist in the preparation of environmental documents are Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and Pasadena.

All offices work seamlessly together as a team, and frequently travel to different offices for project needs.

Notably, Charles Holcombe III, the assigned Project Manager for this contract, maintains an office in Riverside and is available to visit the City for meetings, as necessary.

We work as a team, through collaboration and brainstorming sessions, toward the common goal of providing the best projects for our clients.

PROPOSED TEAM
Project Management Team
Much of the responsibility for the success of the CEQA
process depends on the Project Manager's ability
to engender the confidence of the Lead Agency by
providing consistently dependable, accurate, and
responsive client service. In order to meet the needs
and expectations of the City, Psomas has assembled a
qualified project team that can prepare the requested
CEQA and/or NEPA documentation within the
identified budget and schedule.

Organization Chart
While each of the key staff members will have other
project responsibilities, we work hard to ensure that
our client's project schedules are met. Therefore, each team member will have adequate availability to meet
upcoming project requirements. We are careful not
to commit 100% of any staff member's time, thereby
ensuring availability of qualified staff.

The organization chart presented below identifies
our project team and lines of communication on this
contract. We have also included Sladden Engineering
and Urban Crossroads as subconsultants on our
team to provide their specialized expertise when
needed for a particular assignment. The table on
the following page provides a description of each
team member's role, availability, relevant experience
and qualifications. Detailed resumes for each team
member are provided in the Appendix beginning on
page A-1.

The Psomas team members listed on the organization
chart will be available for the duration of the
City's on -call contract. With a staff of over 40
environmental/resource management professionals,
we can assign additional staff as needed on projects
per the City's approval of their qualifications.

CITY OF BEAUMONT

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT

PROJECT MANAGER
Charles Holcombe III, MBA
PSOMAS

PRINCIPAL -IN -CHARGE/

QA/QC MANAGER
Jennifer Marks
PSOMAS

ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT

CEQA/NEPA

DOCUMENTATION
Sean Noonan, AICP
Jordan Werkmeister
PSOMAS

AIR QUALITY/CLIMATE

CHANGE/GHG/NOISE
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Tin Cheung
PSOMAS

TRANSPORTATION/

TRAFFIC
Darlene Yellowhair,
PE, TE, PTOE, RSP2i, ENV SP
PSOMAS
Charlene So, TE

URBAN CROSSROADS

CULTURAL/TRIBAL

CULTURAL RESOURCES
Charles Cisneros, MS, RPA
Brianna House
PSOMAS

HYDROLOGY/WATER

QUALITY
David Brotchie,

PE, QSD, LEED AP
PSOMAS

BIOLOGICAL

RESOURCES
Amber Heredia
PSOMAS

GEOLOGY AND SOILS/

HAZARDS
Matthew Cohrt, Pc, CEG

SLADDEN ENGINEERING

Personnel Responsibility and Experience Table
Proposed team members are shown in the table below and each of their resumes are located in the Appendix Section, highlighting their individual qualifications including years of experience, relevant experience, and certification/permits for this on -call contract.

Key Personnel/Role
Responsibility
Similar Past Experience
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Jennifer Marks
Principal -in -Charge
► Contract management
► Coordinate with the Project Manager to
ensure projects are on schedule and within
budget
► QA/QC review of environmental documents
► Proven Group Manager for CEQA/
NEPA compliance
► Experience with both public and
private projects
Charles Holcombe III,
MBA
Project Manager/
Primary Contact
► Primary contact for City for this contract
► Preparation and management of the scope of
work, fee estimate, and schedule on projects
► Preparation of environmental documents
and/or technical analyses
► Day-to-day project management and regular
coordination with the City
► Day-to-day coordination for preparation of
the environmental documents
► Attend and facilitate team and public
meetings and make presentations, as needed
► Proven Senior CEQA/NEPA Project
Manager
P. Extensive experience in the Inland
Empire, including the City of
Beaumont
► Wide range of project types and
sizes, both public and private
Sean Noonan, AICP
Environmental Planner
D. Conduct research for and prepare
environmental documents and/or technical
analyses under the supervision of the Project
Manager
► Site visits to document existing conditions
► Assist in the management of Project Teams
► Experience with both private and
public projects
► Worked on small and large projects
in the Inland Empire
► Has found creative solutions to
environmental issues
Jordan Werkmeister
Environmental Planner
► Conduct research for and prepare
environmental documents and/or technical
analyses under the supervision of the Project
Manager
► Assist in preparation of air quality and
greenhouse gas analyses
► Strong team player and support for
CEQA documentation
► Worked on a variety of projects in
Southern California
Tin Chueng
Air Quality/Climate
Change/GHG/Noise
Manager
► Oversee and/or prepare the air quality, GHG
emissions, health risk assessment, noise and
vibration analysis
► Conduct and/or oversee air quality, GHG,
health risk, and noise modeling eff orts
► Coordinate noise monitoring
► Managed a wide range of air quality,
GHG, and noise projects
► Worked on both public and private
projects throughout Southern
California
► Familiar with modeling
requirements of local and regional
agencies
Charles Cisneros, MS,
RPA
Senior Archaeologist
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► Oversee and/or prepare the cultural
resources analyses (historic, archaeological,
tribal cultural resources and paleontological
resources), including Section 106 analyses, if
needed
► Assist the City in Native American
coordination, if required, including required
coordination and project notification
pursuant to AB 52
► Certified Archaeologist familiar with
resources and tribes in Southern
California
► Experienced with CEQA and NEPA
level assessments
► Experience coordinating with Native
American tribal representatives

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Personnel Responsibility and Experience Table (Continued) Key Personnel/Role Responsibility Similar Past Experience Brianna House
Paleontologist
► Conduct paleontological surveys, if needed
► Prepare paleontological resources analyses
► Experience preparing
paleontological assessments
Amber Heredia
Biological Resources
Manager
► Conduct or oversee biological surveys and
nesting bird surveys, if needed
► Prepare or provide QA/QC for biological
resources analyses
► Advise the team on strategies to reduce or
avoid impacts to biological resources
► Performed surveys in Southern
California for southwestern willow
flycatcher, coastal California
gnatcatcher, least Bell's vireo,
burrowing owl
► Completed numerous biological
assessments consistent with County
MSHCP requirements
Darlene Yellowhair,

PE, TE, PTOE, ENV SP,

LEED AP
Traffic/Transportation
Engineer
► Coordination with City and other agencies
regarding the traffic impact analysis, as
appropriate and as directed by the City
► Conduct traffic impact analysis and
associated modeling
► Conduct parking analyses, if needed
► Licensed Traffic Engineer
► Extensive experience with traffic
engineering projects
► Worked with both public and
private clients
► Completed traffic safety, signal
warrant, and corridor studies
David Brotchie, PE,

QSD, LEED AP
Hydrology and Water
Quality Engineer
► Prepare grading and drainage plans as well
as water quality technical analyses
► Provide water resources management,
facilities master plans, groundwater
modeling, contaminant transport modeling,
and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and
analysis
► Professional Civil Engineer
► Project experience includes design
and development of roadways,
commercial projects, master
planning of residential subdivisions,
stormwater management, and flood
control
► Hydrology and hydraulic experience
has focused on civil works
infrastructure projects including
levee, floodwall design, and
drainage master plans and studies
Matthew Cohrt, PG,
CEG
Sladden Engineering
Geologist/Hazardous
Materials Engineer
D. Conduct Phase I ESA Assessments
► Perform geologic site evaluations including
borehole logging and sampling, geologic
mapping, fault and seismic studies
► Coordinate and perform geologic studies
including related research and investigation
of potential geologic hazards
► Licensed Professional Geologist
► Projects include residential
developments and various
commercial and industrial
developments, which involved
seismicity evaluation, exploratory
trenching and fault studies, slope
stability evaluation, geologic
mapping, rolling boulder and or
rock fall hazard evaluations, ground
subsidence studies, laboratory
testing and computer analyses
Charlene So, PE
Urban Crossroads
Traffic/Transportation
Engineer
► Coordination with City and other agencies
regarding the traffic impact analysis, as
appropriate and as directed by the City
► Conduct traffic im act anal sis and
P y
associated modeling
► Conduct parking analyses, if needed
► Licensed Traffic Engineer
Expert in transportation planning
and traffic impact analyses
► Has completed a variety of traffic
studies throughout Southern
California
► Experienced project manager/traffic
engineer familiar with the analysis
techniques of the most current
Highway Capacity Manual

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REFERENCES
Psomas has extensive experience providing environmental services for General Plans and Specific Plans for commercial/retail centers; master planned communities; residential communities; parks, golf courses, and recreational facilities; urban infill, mixed -use, and transit -oriented development projects. Projects provided in this section showcase our expertise with a variety of environmental documents successfully completed within the last three years and ongoing that demonstrate our ability to successfully navigate the CEQA process. We have included references for projects that our Principal -in -Charge, Jennifer Marks, is leading for Psomas, as well as those for projects led by Charles Holcomble who will serve as our Project Manager and primary contact.

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City of Arcadia
240 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91066
Lisa L. Flores
Planning and Community
Development Administrator
626.574.5445
[email protected]
Mt. San Antonio College
1100 North Grand Avenue
Walnut, CA 91789
Gary Nellesen
Director, Facilities Planning and
Management
909.274.5176
[email protected]
City of Long Beach
Development Services, Planning
411 W. Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
Amy Harbin, AICP
Planner
562.570.6872
[email protected]
On -Call Environmental Consulting Services, Arcadia, CA: Psomas was awarded a three-year contract by the City of Arcadia to provide on -call environmental services from 2018 to 2021, with the first of the optional one-year extensions granted in 2022. Representative task orders to both the Planning and Community Development Department and Public Works Department as part of the on -call contract to date have included:

Arcadia Bicycle Facility Improvements #2; Huntington Plaza Mixed -Use Development; Huntington Parkview Mixed -Use Development; City Center Design Plan; Categorical Exemptions; and Nesting Bird Surveys. (Services provided: 2018 to Present)
2018 Educational and Facilities Master Plan (EFMP) EIR, Walnut, CA:

Psomas prepared an EIR for the implementation of the Mt. SAC 2018 EFMP.

The project involved implementation of the 2018 EFMP, which serves as Mt. SAC's long-range development plan over a 10 -year horizon period. In addition to the EIR, Psomas also prepared technical analyses to support the EIR, including air quality, biological resources, cultural and tribal resources, greenhouse gas emissions, hydrology and water quality, and traffic analyses. (Services provided: 3/2018 to 8/2020)
Technology and Health Building IS/MND, Walnut, CA: Psomas prepared an IS/MND for this project which involves construction of a new four-story Technology and Health building north of Temple Avenue and west of Bonita Drive on the Mt. SAC campus in the City of Walnut. In addition to the IS/MND, Psomas also prepared technical studies/analyses in support of the Project EIR, including air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, noise,and traffic studies/analyses. (Services provided: 1/2021 to 12/2021) Pacific Place EIR, Long Beach, CA: Psomas is currently preparing an EIR for the Pacific Place Project, located on approximately 14 acres at the north ends of Pacific Place and Ambeco Road in Long Beach. The project involves development of a three-story self -storage building. The building would be 40 feet tall and include interior and exterior accessible storage units. The project would also include development of recreational vehicle storage, including 405 surface pull -through spaces and 173 covered pull -in spaces.

A waste disposal station and self -serve car wash would be included as part of the recreational vehicle storage facility. As part of the construction, an engineered cap would be designed and constructed to cover the entire project site to address known contamination related to the site's historic use as an oil brine water treatment facility and oil wells. The EIR contains a full account of historic contamination, site assessments, remediation plans, and response actions, which are addressed through a mitigation measure requiring Department of Toxic Substances Control approval. The EIR is also focusing on potential air quality and traffic access impacts related to truck and RV trips. (Services provided: 2020 to Present)
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PROJECT MANAGER PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Norco
2870 Clark Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
Alma Robles
Planning Director
951.270.5662
[email protected]
Norco Valley Square EIR, City of Norco, CA: The proposed project would result in a mix of multi -family residential units, indoor/outdoor commercial food services with performance stage, and hotel development. The residential portion of the project will be constructed on approximately

11.26 acres on the west portion of the project site and includes 320 one-, two- and three -bedroom units configured into 20 three-story buildings.

The project is planned for approximately 280,000 SF of net rentable square footage, resulting in a density of approximately 29 dwelling units per acre. An approximately 6,000 SF single -story recreation center with offices, meeting rooms, and fitness uses, including a pool and spa, are planned near the project entry. There are 196 single car garages and 380 surface spaces, plus 256 open spaces on the residential property (total of 576 spaces dedicated to residential use). In addition, 64 overflow parking stalls will be shared with commercial food services. The commercial food services and ancillary uses are located on approximately 3.60 acres on the northeast portion of the project site and include a 8,700 SF commercial food service building and other uses such as enhanced community gathering spaces. A total of 50 parking spaces are reserved exclusively for the food area, with another 64 parking spaces shared with residential use.

The hotel is located on approximately 3.56 acres in the southeast portion of the project site and consists of a 128 -key, four-story building with 133 parking spaces. (Services provided: 9/2020 to 9/2021)
We have provided additional project references for Charles in Section J: Additional Information that do not meet the timeframe requirements for this section but are local projects relevant to the scope of work.

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SCOPE OF SERVICES
Planning and Environmental
Services Approach
In accordance with the City's request, Psomas, with our understanding of the vision, environment, and priorities of the City, is proposing to provide On -Call Planning
and Environmental Services, including CEQA and
NEPA documentation, technical study preparation, and
permitting to the City of Beaumont. Our staff's experience ranges from small infill development/redevelopment
projects that may require Categorical Exemptions (CEs), Categorical Exclusions (CEs) or Addendum documents, to
mid -size projects that require Negative Declarations (NDs), Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs), Environmental
Assessments (EAs), and Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSIs), to large-scale projects that require Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), or Environmental Impact Statements (EISs). Our depth of experience in various types of environmental documents and geographies provides us with a range of knowledge and expertise that will apply to a variety of projects in the City.

Additionally, if requested, Psomas' specialists will prepare technical studies for Air Quality, Energy, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Noise, and Transportation, in addition to Biological Resources and Regulatory Permitting, Cultural Resources, Tribal Cultural Resources, Hydrology, and Water Quality, as deemed necessary.

However, if technical studies are prepared by the future applicants' consultants, Psomas can perform peer reviews of such studies and prepare memoranda summarizing the findings of the peer reviews.

Psomas understands the City will notify the selected consultants of future projects, at which time Psomas and other consultants will submit work plans, cost estimates, and schedules to the City. Upon being selected by the City for preparation of an environmental document for a future project, Psomas will initiate the process by meeting with the City and project team to define the project and coordinate on the technical approach. Subsequently, the Psomas Team will conduct research and gather data; prepare technical studies, as necessary; or peer review the technical studies prepared by the applicant's consultants. Upon completion of the technical studies or peer review of the applicant -provided technical studies, Psomas will prepare administrative or screencheck drafts of the environmental document and a final draft for review and approval by the City prior to distribution for public review. Upon receipt of comments from the public, Psomas will prepare draft and final responses to comments and final document for review and approval by the City prior to distribution to the commenters and the decision makers. Additionally, Psomas will attend study sessions, Planning Commission, and City Council hearings. Psomas will also be responsible for preparing all the notices required for that particular type of environmental document.

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Psomas will provide quality control for each draft of the document. Our in-house quality assurance/quality control process will confirm that all deliverables are accurate and legally defensible.

Furthermore, while it is assumed the City will identify the appropriate CEQA document for future projects, if requested by the City, Psomas can assist with that effort. The potential need for NEPA documentation will also be assessed and discussed with the City and required federal agency permitting identified.

Specific Approach
Kick -Off Meeting
Upon being selected by the City for a future project, the Psomas Project Manager will meet with the City to initiate the assigned project. The kick-off meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss and/or confirm the approach to the CEQA or NEPA document and environmental process; discuss the technical analyses/ studies; and identify the key community issues/concerns. Additionally, the project schedule will be discussed, and a communication protocol established. Psomas will identify information needs and prepare a data needs request.

The project initiation task will also include conducting a site visit, data collection, and preparing a project description.

Draft Initial Study and Required Technical Studies
Psomas routinely prepares Initial Studies (ISs) to determine the appropriate environmental documentation. Upon a project kick-off meeting, Psomas will prepare an IS in accordance with the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14, Chapter 3, Sections 15000, et seq.) to determine the appropriate CEQA documentation for a project. All topical issues will be evaluated in the IS, and all conclusions will be substantiated by technical information.

Psomas' technical experts will prepare technical analyses, including air quality, energy, greenhouse gas emissions, noise, transportation, hydrology/drainage, and Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP). For certain technical disciplines such as geology and soils, hazards materials, and historic resources, Psomas will engage experts/firms within the industry who have worked extensively with Psomas.

If technical studies are prepared by the applicant's consultants, Psomas' technical experts will conduct peer reviews of those studies for technical adequacy and compliance with CEQA requirements.

Draft Environmental Document
Psomas recognizes that future City projects, depending on their types, size, and issues of concern, may require any type of CEQA or NEPA document. As indicated above, upon completion of the analysis in the IS and conclusions of the technical studies, the City and Psomas will determine the appropriate type of CEQA document for the project, unless a determination has already been made by the City.

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Categorical Exemption: Article 19 of CEQA
Guidelines (Sections 15300 to 15333) lists the criteria for categorical exemptions. If it is determined that a
project is within one of the classes of projects, which have been determined not to have a significant
impact on the environment, that project would be
exempt from provisions of CEQA. Additionally, if
it is determined through the IS analysis that no
significant impacts would result from the said
project, a CE would be prepared, and no additional
environmental documentation will be required.
► Negative Declaration: Per the analysis in the IS
or the City's prior finding, if it is determined that
the potential impacts of the project are less than
significant such that no mitigation measures would be required, an ND would be the appropriate CEQA document for that project. The ND will be prepared in compliance with Article 6 of CEQA Guidelines (Section 15070 to 15075), which includes the criteria, requirements, contents, and process for an ND.
► Mitigated Negative Declaration: If it is determined that the project would result in potentially significant impacts, and that mitigation measures would be required to reduce the potentially significant impacts to less than significant level, an MND would be the appropriate type of environmental documentation for that project. The MND will be prepared in compliance with Article 6 of CEQA Guidelines (Section 15070 to 15075), which includes the criteria, requirements, contents, and process for an MND. ► Environmental Impact Report: If it is determined that the project would result in potentially significant impacts, and the impacts of the project are such that, even with incorporation of mitigation measures, some of the impacts would remain significant and unavoidable, an EIR would be the appropriate type of environmental documentation for that project. The EIR will be prepared in compliance with Article 7 of CEQA Guidelines (Section 15080 to 15097), which includes the criteria, requirements, and process for an EIR. Article 9 of CEQA Guidelines (Sections 15120 to 15132) lists the contents of an EIR. The specific type of EIR (e.g., project, program, master) will depend on the scale, schedule/duration, phasing, and level of detail available.

Regardless of the type of the document, upon completion, administrative or screencheck drafts of the environmental document will be provided to City staff and the applicant for review. Upon receipt of comments, they will be addressed prior to resubmitting the document for a second round of review. The draft document will be approved by the City prior to distribution for public review.

Psomas will distribute the draft documents for public review.

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Final Environmental Document
► Final Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration: Upon completion of the 20- or 30 -day public review period for an ND or MND, Psomas will coordinate with the City on the approach to preparing responses received on the ND or MND. Preparation of responses to comments on an ND or MND is not required but recommended to assist the City in the decision -making process. All environmental comments on the ND or MND will receive responses. Upon finalizing the response to comments they will be mailed out to the commenting agencies at least io calendar days prior to any public hearings.
► Final Environmental Impact Report: Upon completion of the 45 -day public review period for a draft EIR, Psomas will coordinate with the City on the approach to preparing responses to comments on the draft EIR. Upon finalizing the final EIR and response to comments, including errata, Psomas will mail out the responses to commenting agencies at least io calendar days prior to any public hearings.
► Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program: Pursuant to Section 15097 of the State CEQA Guidelines, Psomas will prepare a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the CEQA document (MND and EIR).

The MMRP will confirm that the mitigation measures proposed and contained in the final environmental document are implemented. ► Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations: As part of the final EIR, Psomas will prepare the findings of fact and, if applicable, a statement of overriding considerations, for the project pursuant to Sections 15091 and 15093 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
► Noticing: Psomas will prepare and distribute all applicable notices for all types of CEQA and NEPA documents, upon project initiation, public distribution of CEQA and NEPA documents, and document certification.

This task will include Notice of Exemption (NOE), Notice of Completion (NOC), Notice of Availability (NOA), Notice of Intent (NOI) (to adopt an ND or an MND), Notice of Preparation (NOP), and Notice of Determination (NOD).

Attendance at Meetings and Public Hearings
Throughout the environmental process, Psomas will attend various meetings, including project team meetings, community meetings (if requested), and scoping meeting. Additionally, upon completion of the environmental document, Psomas will attend Planning Commission and City Council public study sessions (if requested) and public hearings where decision makers consider projects. Psomas will be available to make presentations and/or provide input to the City and address questions regarding CEQA.

COST PROPOSAL
Per the instructions of the RFP, we have provided our cost proposal under separate cover.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional Project Manager References
We have provided two additional project references for our Project Manager, Charles Holcombe III.

Reference
Contact Information
Project and Description
City of Banning
99 E Ramsey Street
Banning, CA 92220
Adam Rush
Community Development
Director
951.922.3131
[email protected]
Services completed 7/2010
Banning Gateway Project IS/MND, City of Banning, CA: Mr. Holcombe assisted in preparing an IS/MND for the Banning Gateway Project, which proposed to construct 12 office/warehouse buildings and associated parking on approximately 63.98 acres located north of the intersection of Ramsay Street and Hathaway Street, in the eastern portion of the City of Banning. The project proposed up to 1,194,045 SF of office and warehouse uses.

Riverside County
Planning Department
4080 Lemon Street
12th Floor
Riverside, CA 92501
Brett Dawson
Project Planner
951.955.0972
[email protected]
Services completed 10/2017
San Gorgonio Crossings Project EIR, Riverside County, CA: Mr. Holcombe managed the preparation of the San Gorgonio Crossings EIR and associated technical studies, including a Paleontological Resources Survey, Phase I Cultural Resources Survey, Air Quality Analysis, Health Risk Assessment (HRA), GHG Emissions Analysis Report, and a Noise Impact Analysis, to evaluate the potential environmental impacts associated with the construction and operation of the San Gorgonio Crossing Project in Riverside County. The proposed project would construct two industrial buildings totaling more than 2.5 million SF on approximately 229 acres near Cherry Valley, California.

Approximately 160 acres (70 percent) of the project site would be developed, with 68 acres remaining as natural open space. Key project issues included land use compatibility with nearby rural homes, air emissions from diesel trucks, traffic, noise, and an earthquake fault that traverses the site. The County received more than 700 comment letters on the recirculated Draft EIR for this highly controversial project and coordinated the ability to provide prompt responses to these comments in an expedited manner kept the project on schedule to meet the County's General Plan Amendment (GPA) cycle.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Psomas' Purpose and Values
At Psomas, we use our talents and passions to improve the environment for humankind.

Inspiration through Teamwork
At Psomas, we prefer the team approach. Through collaboration and brainstorming, we inspire each other. In addition to our local teams, we work with our colleagues in Psomas offices across the Western U.S. This gives us a broad range of resources and expertise to draw from and learn from as well.

A Culture of Mentoring
Our culture of open communication and mentorship certainly produces better projects, but it also translates into a welcoming and supportive working environment. Our management style centers around encouraging open dialogue and promoting professional growth. It's important to us that our employees reach the height of their potential and we do everything to support them.

Psomas strives to enhance
and sustain an inclusive
and equitable culture that
respects and celebrates
all individuals. We are
committed to fostering
an environment where
our employees can bring
their authentic selves to
work and are empowered
to use their talents to best
serve our community.

Actions we are undertaking in support of Psomas' organizational values include:
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Provide an environment
where employees feel
RESPECTED, have access
to equitable opportunities,
and where all backgrounds,
experiences, and
perspectives are embraced.

Initiate and COLLABORATE
in meaningful dialogue
around justice, equity,
diversity, inclusion and
belonging.
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RECOGNIZE and honor
individuals whose actions
reflect our organization's
commitment to social
responsibility and
accountability.

Promote a culture
of SERVICE through
outreach efforts, building
connections, and
providing support for
underrepresented groups
in our communities.

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INSURANCE
Psomas carries professional liability insurance including liability at a minimum of one million per claim, worker's compensation, and vehicle coverage including comprehensive and collision insurance. The required insurance will remain in force at the time of contract execution.

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APPENDIX
Exceptions to the Standard
Service Agreement
Psomas respectfully requests the following
modifications to the City of Beaumont's RFP and
Professional Services Agreement (delete blue text/
insert .range text).

RFP, PAGE 5:

M. The firm will be required to have professional
liability insurance including liability at a minimum
of one million per claim vt.L ui I cI1 e, worker's
compensation, and vehicle coverage including
comprehensive and collision insurance naming the
City of Beaumont as additional insured.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT:

5. Obligations of CONTRACTOR.

5.06. CONTRACTOR represents that it possesses
all required licenses necessary u. - dpp1It:dble to the pei foi,i.aiicc of SC1 via -CJ to practice its profession under this Agreement and the Proposal and shall
obtain and keep in full force and effect all permits
and approvals required to perfor,n the Services
liviziu practice its profession. In the event CITY
is required to obtain an approval or permit from
another governmental entity, CONTRACTOR shall
provide, at CITY's expense, all necessary supporting
documents to be filed with such entity.

6. Insurance.

6.04. ...Errors and omissions insurance in a minimum
amount of $2 million per Uca.lu i Ciaa claim to cover
any negligent acts or omissions committed...

7. General Conditions pertaining to Insurance Coverage

7.03. ...The certificates of insurance hereunder shall
state that coverage shall not be subpeiided, eoidcd,
canceled by either party, ui iC1u..C1 in coVeiage
lii.iits, except after thirty (30) days' prior
written notice has been given to CITY, ten (10) days if cancellation is due to non-payment of premium.

7.06. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide immediate
notice to CITY of any claim or loss against
CONTRACTOR or arising out of the Services
performed under this Agreement...

8. Indemnification.

8.01, item a....including expert witness fees and
any other costs or expenses of any kind whatsoever
without restriction or limitation to the extent
incurred in relation to, as a consequence of or arising out of, or in any way attributable actually, allegedly
or impliedly, in whole or in part to CONTRACTOR'S
willful misconduct or negligent the performance of
this Agreement...(and/or CONTRACTOR's agents and/
or employees) is alleged to be an employee of CITY.

All obligations under this provision are to be paid by
CONTRACTOR as they die incuiied by CITY.
b. ...CONTRACTOR shall not be required to indemnify
and hold harmless CITY as set forth above for
liability to the extent attributable sllcly to the fault of...

10. Termination of Agreement.

10.02. ...Immediately upon tci lulu payment,
CONTRACTOR agrees to promptly provide and deliver
to CITY...

12. Ownership of Documents; Audit.

12.01. ...At the CITY's sole discretion, CONTRACTOR
may be permitted to retain original documents, and
furnish reproductions to CITY upon request, at no
cost to CITY. CONTRACTOR shall not be responsible
for any claims, costs or damages related to CITY'S
use of such materials on any project other than that
for which they were prepared.

12.02. ...nor authorize others to do so, without the
prior written consent of CITY. This obligation
does not apply to data or materials (a) known by
CONTRACTOR prior to this Agreement; (b) in the
public domain, or (c) required to be disclosed by
operation of law.

Resumes
Detailed resumes for our proposed team and
subconsultants are provided on the following pages.

EDUCATION
MBA/University of
Redlands
BA/Environmental
Studies/University of
Redlands

CERTIFICATIONS
California Real Estate
License/No. 01453065
Certified Project
Manager/Michael
Brandman Associates
Certified Financial
Consultant/Financial
2000

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
Association of
Environmental
Professionals
California Association of
Realtors
East Valley Association
of Realtors
Urban Land Institute,
Inland Empire

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for less
than one year; with
other firms for 17 years
Charles Holcombe III, MBA — Psomas
Project Manager
Charles Holcombe, MBA, has more than 17 years of experience as an Environmental Planner and Project Manager specializing in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and urban and regional land use planning for both the public and private sectors. He has authored General Plan Updates, Specific Plans, EIRs, Environmental Assessments (EAs), and IS/MNDs for such planning efforts.

Mr. Holcombe possesses strong technical understanding of both CEQA and NEPA. He also has a wide range of project experience developing environmental compliance strategies under CEQA and NEPA for industrial facilities, residential and commercial projects, educational and public facilities, and roadway and regional recreation centers.

Experience
Brookside South Recharge Project IS/MND, San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency - City of Beaumont, CA: Assisted in preparing and revising an IS/MND for the Brookside South Recharge Project, which proposes to divert state water project (SWP) water to the concrete -lined Mountain View Channel and convey the water 5,822 linear feet (LF) to the confluence with Noble Creek. Once in Noble Creek, the SWP water would be used to recharge the Beaumont groundwater basin.

Recharge would be facilitated by the seasonal construction of up to 37 earthen berms, which would form a series of small flow -through recharge basins along 5,580 LF of Noble Creek. Berms would be annually leveled prior to the onset of the wet season to allow unimpeded flows. Additional work included rewriting each section to ensure consistency with the new technical studies that were required after the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency decided to extend the channel to approximately 6,400 LF.

Beaumont Industrial Park EIR and Crossroads Industrial Park Complex Addendum - City of Beaumont, CA: As the Project Manager for the Beaumont Industrial Park EIR and Crossroads Industrial Park Complex Addendum project, managed the preparation of a letter report analyzing the adequacy of the proposed Bonito Beaumont Industrial Park's site plan dated January 5, 2010, and the site plan's consistency with the certified EIR (SCH No. 98101012) for the Rolling Hills Ranch Specific Plan Addendum (Amendment No. 2) dated April 2004 and approved site plan dated October 29, 2007. The project site was approved in 1991 as the Rolling Hills Ranch Specific Plan residential development (SCH 90020369).

After project approval, revisions to the Rolling Hills Ranch Specific Plan required a new EIR to be prepared for the Southwest Properties Transportation System, which was certified in January 2000 (SCH No. 98101012). The 2000 EIR included the first amended Rolling Hills Ranch Specific Plan in its entirety and appropriate information from the 1991 EIR. In 2004, the project description was modified to include an industrial warehouse/manufacturing center identified as the Crossroads Industrial Park Complex System (SCH No. 98101012). The Crossroads Industrial Park Complex would consist of a contemporary industrial warehouse complex, supporting approximately three million square feet of building space,

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MBA
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5.34 acres of open space and approximately 15 acres of landscaped areas. The City of Beaumont determined, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, that an addendum to the certified Final EIR for the Southwest Properties Transportation EIR (2000) was required. Consequently, an addendum was prepared for the Crossroads Industrial Park complex, which was approved in April 2004.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certified I-10 Distribution Center EIR, Shopoff Group - Riverside County, CA: As the Project Manager for the I -10 Distribution Center project, managed the preparation of an EIR for the Shopoff Group's I -10 Distribution Center project located in Riverside County.

The proposed distribution center consists of two industrial buildings totaling approximately 2,555,600 SF for industrial -type use. In addition, the project included photovoltaic solar facilities and the building rooftops were designed to facilitate solar energy conversion apparatus. The project site is located on 228 acres on the north side of Cherry Valley Boulevard, between the cities of Calimesa and Beaumont. The project was processed as a fast -track application (2010 completion date) through the County of Riverside.

San Gorgonio Crossings Project EIR, Cherry Valley - Riverside County, CA:

Managed the preparation of the San Gorgonio Crossings EIR and associated technical studies, including a Paleontological Resources Survey, Phase I Cultural Resources Survey, Air Quality Analysis, Health Risk Assessment (HRA), GHG Emissions Analysis Report, and a Noise Impact Analysis, to evaluate the potential environmental impacts associated with the construction and operation of the San Gorgonio Crossing Project in Riverside County. The proposed project would construct two industrial buildings totaling more than 2.5 million SF on approximately 229 acres near Cherry Valley, California. Approximately 160 acres (70 percent) of the project site would be developed, with 68 acres remaining as natural open space. Key project issues included land use compatibility with nearby rural homes, air emissions from diesel trucks, traffic, noise, and an earthquake fault that traverses the site. The County received more than 700 comment letters on the recirculated Draft EIR for this highly controversial project and coordinated the ability to provide prompt responses to these comments in an expedited manner kept the project on schedule to meet the County's General Plan Amendment (GPA) cycle for 2017. This project was processed under the County of Riverside's Fast Track Program and was approved by the Board of Supervisors in October 2017.

Public Safety Enterprise Communication Facilities EIR - Riverside County, CA:

Assisted in conducting baseline research, writing select air quality rules and regulations, and preparing the maps and photo exhibits for the Public Safety Enterprise Communication Facilities Programmatic EIR. The proposed project would install a communication tower and related facilities (i.e., generator, building, perimeter fence), construct access roads, and construct numerous new communications facilities throughout Riverside County and along the Riverside County borders in the counties of Orange, San Bernardino, and San Diego. The project would expand the Riverside County emergency services radio tower network from 25 sites to approximately 70 sites throughout the County.

EDUCATION
1999/BS/Natural
Resources, Planning and
Interpretation/Humboldt
State University

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil
Engineers
Environmental and
Water Resources
Institute

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 23
years; with other firms
for 1 year
Jennifer Marks - Psomas
Principal -in -Charge
Jennifer Marks is a Senior Project Manager with over 24 years of experience in environmental documentation and analysis consistent with CEQA and NEPA.

Jennifer's career has focused on a wide variety of projects, including specific plan and general plan analyses; transportation infrastructure; public works assignments related to water resources; and various utility infrastructure projects. She has also performed environmental consulting services for mixed - use, residential, office, higher education, and resort developments. She has managed multiple water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including projects for the Santa Margarita Water District; Irvine Ranch Water District; City of Anaheim Public Utilities Department for water projects and Public Works Department for sewer projects; and the Water Replenishment District of Southern California. She has also prepared environmental documentation and supplemental information to meet specific agency requirements, including those for the following agencies: Caltrans; State Water Resources Control Board; U.S. Bureau of Reclamation; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; USACE; USFWS; CDFW; various local planning and development departments; and private developers. Through her project work, Jennifer has developed strong working relationships with agency personnel, County and City staff, private developers, and a variety of specialty consultants.

Experience
Mt. San Antonio College, 2018 Educational and Facilities Master Plan EIR - Walnut, CA: Project Manager for implementation of the 2018 Educational and Facilities Master Plan, which serves as Mt. SAC's long-range development plan, over a to -year horizon period. The plan was evaluated in the EIR at a program level with the expectation that additional analyses may be required as specific projects are proposed. In addition to the EIR, Psomas also prepared technical analyses to support the EIR, including air quality, biological resources, cultural and tribal resources, greenhouse gas emissions, hydrology and water quality, and traffic analyses.

University of California, Riverside, Student Success Center IS/MND - Riverside, CA: Project Manager for the preparation of an IS/MND's Student Success Center, a new 3- to 4- story facility with a maximum building capacity of 80,000 gross square feet (GSF), and approximately 1,070 general assignment classroom seats.

The project would provide (1) general assignment classrooms designed for modern pedagogy and technology; (2) multipurpose student life spaces for use by student organizations and areas for scholarly activity such as tutoring, mentoring, and study; and (3) (shelled) dining services venue. The IS/MND was tiered from UCR 2005 Long -Range Development Plan EIR and the 2005 Long -Range Development Plan Amendment 2 EIR.

University of California, Riverside, School of Medicine Building II IS/MND - Riverside, CA: Project Manager for preparation of a tiered IS/MND. The project involves construction of a new facility consisting of instructional, collaboration, and student life space, as well as office and support spaces. The project would be located

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in an area currently developed as a surface parking lot and the School of Medicine modular trailer. The IS/MND was tiered from the UCR 2005 Long Range Development Plan EIR and the 2005 Long Range Development Plan Amendment 2 EIR.

Mt. San Antonio College, Parking and Circulation Master Plan - Walnut, CA:

Environmental Project Manager provided professional services to improve parking and circulation opportunities on campus. The environmental documentation required will be based on the Facilities Master Plan in 2002 and take into account the project's proposed actions or the community's concerns with future projects.

Possible documents include an Addendum or Program, Project, Subsequent, or Supplemental EIR. Psomas is providing a two -phased approach to determine the level of documentation required. Phase 1 is a general assessment of need, which will assist in determining the appropriate level of environmental documentation listed above and Phase 2 will present an overview of possible CEQA and/or NEPA documentation, or a fulfillment of the need established in Phase I.

City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Update Program EIR - Rancho Cucamonga, CA: Project Manager for this project, which involved an update to the 2001 General Plan, providing guidance for future development in the City of Rancho Cucamonga and its Sphere of Influence over the next 15 to 20 years.

Adoption of the proposed General Plan Update allows for an increase in development potential throughout the City and the addition of transit -supported, mixed -use development along the City's main transportation corridors. Jennifer worked closely with the City, the Client, and various technical consultants to prepare the Program EIR under a very compressed timeframe.

Eastern Municipal Water District, Wellhead Treatment Facility Constraints Analysis and IS/MND (Well 56) - Perris, CA: Project Manager for an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration and related technical analyses to evaluate the impacts of the construction of a wellhead treatment facility for the purpose of removal of perfluorooctonoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS).

A constraints analysis was prepared to evaluate several potential locations for the proposed wellhead treatment facilities. The site options were reduced to five feasible alternatives and Psomas prepared the CEQA documentation to fully evaluate each alternative.

Jefferson at Empire Lakes Addendum to an EIR - Rancho Cucamonga, CA:

Assistant Project Manager for the preparation of an Addendum to the Rancho Cucamonga Industrial Area Specific Plan Subarea 18 Specific Plan Final EIR for the Jefferson at Empire Lakes project in Rancho Cucamonga. The project involved the development of 20.5 acres of agriculture into a 521 -unit, high -density apartment complex adjacent to the Empire Lakes Golf Course.

Integra Perris Distribution Center EIR - Perris, CA: Assistant Project Manager for the preparation of an Addendum for this project, which involves the expansion of the Integra Perris Distribution Center (IPDC) to include an approximately

10.2 -acre parcel located immediately southwest of the IPDC site. The expansion would allow for the construction of a 273,000 -SF warehouse building, attached to the west end of the existing IPDC building. Jennifer assisted in the preparation of various sections of the EIR.

EDUCATION
2014/MS/Urban and
Regional Planning/
California State
Polytechnic University,
Pomona
2011/MA/Geography/
California State
University, Fullerton
2006/BA/History/
University of California,
Santa Barbara

CERTIFICATIONS
American Institute of
Certified Planners/
American Planning
Association/027853

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of
Certified Planners
American Planning
Association
Association of
Environmental
Professionals

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 4 years;
with other firms for 8
years
Sean Noonan, AICP - Psomas
Environmental Planner
Sean Noonan, AICP, is an Environmental Planner and Project Manager with 12 years of experience working on various types of public and private projects across Southern California. In his current role, Sean prepares and manages the preparation of CEQA/NEPA environmental documents and supporting environmental technical studies. He is also experienced in providing his clients with support related to regulatory permitting, environmental compliance during final design and construction, and environmental constraints during due diligence. Sean works on various project types, but is particularly experienced in providing environmental consulting services for transportation and other infrastructure projects.

Experience
Gateway Highlands - Moreno Valley, CA: Project Manager for the preparation of an IS/MND. This project consisted of 108 hillside residential units. Sean coordinated environmental technical studies and was the primary author of the IS/MND. Sean efficiently updated the IS/MND analyses to account for last minute changes to the grading plan and water quality management plan.

Santa Ana River Levee Stabilization Project - Riverside County, CA: Project Manager for preparation of technical studies to support the rehabilitation of a portion of the Santa Ana River levee including removal, disposal, and replacement of approximately 6,200 LF of rock slope protection with a grouted rock slope protection and extending the levee armoring deeper below the calculated scour depths. Technical studies prepared include Air Quality Assessment, Phase I Cultural Resources Inventory, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis, and a Hazardous Waste Sites and Soil Contamination Records Technical Memorandum.

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power As -Needed Regulatory Permitting Services - Los Angeles, CA: Regulatory Specialist for the preparation of Jurisdictional Delineations (JDs) under MBC Aquatics Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) On -Call Receiving Water Monitoring Services.

Psomas has conducted 21 JDs and various biological services for LADWP from 2017-2020. Sean conducts field work, prepares jurisdictional delineation reports, and provides regulatory permitting support. Sean has completed eight JDs for LADWP; six in Los Angeles County including Castaic-Haskell L3 Project, Adelanto-Toluca Line 1 500kV Reconductoring Project, Power Pole Replacement Project, Spunky Canyon Weir Maintenance Project, Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, and Celilo Sylmar Tower Replacement Project. Sean also prepared a jurisdictional delineation for the South Haiwee, Little Lake, and Jawbone Canyon Projects in Inyo County and Kern County, CA and for the Adelanto Converter Station Project in the County of San Bernardino.

City of Arcadia On -Call Environmental Services - Arcadia, CA: Project Manager on numerous task orders from approximately 2018 to the present with various divisions in the Development Services Department, including Planning Division, PSOMAS

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Engineering Division, and Transportation Services Division. This has involved preparation of IS/MNDs, CEs, and supporting technical analyses, including air quality and noise analyses and/or arborist surveys, as well as pre -construction nesting bird for a variety of projects.

Carlsbad Veterans Park, Master Planning and Environmental Permitting Phase - Carlsbad, CA: Environmental Planner for providing professional services for new 91.5 -acre park. The developable area of the site was only 48 acres due to the presence of native vegetation preserves. The program for the project included active and passive recreation amenities, an open space interpretive area, public art, trails, utilities, parking, restrooms, and maintenance facilities. Psomas provided civil engineering, environmental, and surveying services for the Project Master Planning Phase and environmental permitting to result in final design concepts and required permits and authorizations for improvements.

More specifically, civil engineering master planning support services included development of project constraints, concept grading and utilities plans, CEQA level hydrology and stormwater management reports, traffic impact analysis, and hillside management plans. Sean coordinated environmental technical studies and was the primary author of the IS/MND.

Arcadia Town Center Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration - Arcadia, CA: Environmental Planner for the preparation of an IS/MND on this project, which consists of 181 residential units and 13,130 SF of groundfloor commercial uses. Given the location of this project in downtown Arcadia, this project involves a high level of coordination with the City and Applicant to develop a comprehensive description of how the project would be constructed, including details such as staging, contractor parking, excavation and temporary shoring methods, and utility relocation. Psomas also prepared technical analyses in support of this project, including a traffic study as well as air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, noise, and cultural analyses. Sean coordinated the environmental technical studies and was the primary author of the IS/MND.

Central Harbor Boulevard Transit Corridor - Orange County, CA: Project Manager worked with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) staff to develop a project description, and then to prepare a Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA) Memorandum to identify the appropriate level of environmental documentation required for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance.

SR -1 (Lincoln Boulevard) Multimodal Improvements Project EIR/EA - Los Angeles, CA: Environmental Planner for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment and supporting technical studies for this project. The project includes the widening of Lincoln Boulevard from Fiji Way to Jefferson Boulevard to provide capacity for future light rail transit, with three vehicle lanes in each direction, Class II bicycle lanes, and sidewalks on both sides of the bridge. The project includes replacement of the Lincoln Boulevard Bridge over Ballona Creek, and replacement of the Culver Boulevard overpass while minimizing impacts to the creek and wetlands.

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Client Name I Project Name A-6

EDUCATION
2022/BS/Environmental
Policy Analysis and
Planning/University of
California, Davis

CERTIFICATIONS
Social and Behavioral
Research Training/
University of California,
Davis/43105809

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 1 year;
with other firms for 2
years
Jordan Werkmeister - Psomas
Environmental Planner
Jordan Werkmeister is a recent graduate from the University of California, Davis, with a degree in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning and also worked with Psomas as an Environmental Planning Intern prior to graduation. During that time and since joining Psomas full-time, Jordan has worked on a variety of CEQA and NEPA documents, including preparation of initial studies, reviewing plans and drafting project descriptions, and writing key analysis sections. As an Environmental Planner, Jordan will prepare environmental documents, assist with management efforts, and coordinate with internal staff and subconsultants.

Experience
Parkwest Development IS/MND - Fullerton, CA: Environmental Planner for this project, which involves the redevelopment of a 2.5 -acre site with apartment units, hotel, retail, restaurant, a pedestrian bridge, and parking. The project is a multi- story development, ranging from 8 to 1.0 stories in height and proposes to: i) construct apartments, a hotel, retail uses, and a roof -top restaurant; 2) demolish an existing parking structure and construct apartments; 3) reconfigure the surface parking lot in front of the Train Depot to provide better flow and parking; and 4) construct a pedestrian bridge over East Santa Fe Avenue connecting the new parking structure to the hotel and apartments. Jordan is assisting in preparation of the IS/MND.

Tustin Ranch Hills Planned Development EIR - County of Orange, CA:

Environmental Planner for this project, which consists of the replacement of the existing Tustin Hills Racquet and Pickleball Club with a Planned Unit Development consisting of 17 buildings containing 34 single-family townhome units and three single-family detached units for a total of 37 units. Jordan assisted in the preparation of environmental technical studies and the EIR for this project.

SR -1 (Lincoln Boulevard) Multimodal Improvements Project EIR/EA - Los Angeles, CA: Environmental Planner for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment and supporting technical studies for this project. The project includes the widening of Lincoln Boulevard from Fiji Way to Jefferson Boulevard to provide capacity for future light rail transit, with three vehicle lanes in each direction, Class II bicycle lanes, and sidewalks on both sides of the bridge. The project includes replacement of the Lincoln Boulevard Bridge over Ballona Creek, and replacement of the Culver Boulevard overpass while minimizing impacts to the creek and wetlands.

City of Moorpark Civic Center Master Plan Project - Moorpark, CA:

Environmental Planner for this project, which consists of the phased development of a new Civic Center for the City of Moorpark. The project would be gradually developed over four phases and would ultimately include a City Library building and a City Hall building, as well as other commercial and residential uses. Psomas prepared environmental technical studies and the Environmental Impact Report for this project.

Client Name I Project Name A-7

EDUCATION
1993/BA/Geography and
Environmental Studies/
University of California,
Santa Barbara

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
Association of
Environmental
Professionals

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 6 years;
with other firms for 23
years
Tin Cheung - Psomas
Air Quality and Noise Manager
Tin Cheung has 29 years of experience conducting air quality, climate change, noise, and vibration studies for CEQA and NEPA compliance. His experience includes preparing air pollutant emissions inventories, dispersion modeling, climate change, and health risk assessments (HRAs) using a variety of computer data models. He is also proficient in conducting noise and vibration studies for stationary and mobile sources. He has employed monitoring equipment for the measurement of noise, vibration, and particulate matter.

Mr. Cheung's project experience includes analyses of land uses, including large- scale infrastructure, residential, commercial, industrial, educational, energy, and recreational uses. He has extensive knowledge of the CEQA/NEPA regulatory process and impact assessment methods established by USEPA, the California Air Resources Board (GARB), and local air quality management districts. Tin has also performed third -party reviews for technical adequacy and CEQA compliance in support of legal efforts and government quality assurance/quality control.

Experience
Colton Community Soccer Park Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration - Colton, CA: Air Quality and Noise Manager for an IS/MND and an MMRP for the City's proposed community soccer park. The community park will include eight lighted soccer fields that can host soccer tournaments as well as provide local teams with practice facilities. The proposed project will be constructed and operated on a 21 -acre portion of the 45 -acre site with the remaining 24 acres retained as natural open space along the Santa Ana River.

Infrastructure improvements include paved parking; restroom and concession buildings; a police sub -station; breezeways with seating; child play areas; multipurpose trails; shaded spectator seating, and a maintenance yard with a cellphone tower. Major environmental issues addressed in the IS/MND include potential impacts to the river and associated biological resources and the presence of a former landfill beneath the property.

Santa Ana River Levee Stabilization Project - Riverside County, CA: Air Quality and Noise Manager for preparation of technical studies to support the rehabilitation of a portion of the Santa Ana River levee including removal, disposal, and replacement of approximately 6,200 LF of rock slope protection with a grouted rock slope protection and extending the levee armoring deeper below the calculated scour depths. Technical studies prepared include Air Quality Assessment, Phase I Cultural Resources Inventory, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis, and a Hazardous Waste Sites and Soil Contamination Records Technical Memorandum.

Eastern Municipal Water District, Wellhead Treatment Facility Constraints Analysis and IS/MND (Well 56) - Perris, CA: Air Quality and Noise Manager for an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration and related technical analyses to evaluate the impacts of the construction of a wellhead treatment facility for PSOMAS

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the purpose of removal of perfluorooctonoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). A constraints analysis was prepared to evaluate several potential locations for the proposed wellhead treatment facilities. The site options were reduced to five feasible alternatives and Psomas prepared the CEQA documentation to fully evaluate each alternative.

Merrill Avenue Brownstones Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration - Riverside, CA: Air Quality and Noise Manager for the IS/MND for the proposed mixed -use development with a total floor area of 98,608 SF and consisting of 108 dwelling units and associated amenities (leasing office, club room, swimming pool and spa, fitness center, and cabana) and an additional 1,200 SF of retail space which would be located on the ground floor. In addition, the Merrill Avenue street section would be modified to provide on -street parking immediately adjacent to the project site. The IS/MND addressed impacts related to noise, vibration, pollutant emissions, and toxic emissions associated with train activity on the tracks north of the site, as well as the traffic impacts from the narrowing of Merrill Avenue and during the holiday season at the Riverside Plaza shopping center to the south.

University of California, Riverside, Student Success Center Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration - Riverside, CA: Air Quality and Noise Manager for the preparation of an IS/MND's Student Success Center, a new 3- to 4- story facility with a maximum building capacity of 80,000 gross square feet (GSF), and approximately 1,070 general assignment classroom seats. The project would provide 1) general assignment classrooms designed for modern pedagogy and technology; 2) multipurpose student life spaces for use by student organizations and areas for scholarly activity such as tutoring, mentoring, and study; and 3) (shelled) dining services venue. The IS/MND was tiered from UCR 2005 Long - Range Development Plan EIR and the 2005 Long -Range Development Plan Amendment 2 EIR.

University of California, Riverside, School of Medicine Building II IS/MND - Riverside, CA: Air Quality and Noise Manager for preparation of a tiered IS/MND.

The project involves construction of a new facility consisting of instructional, collaboration, and student life space, as well as office and support spaces. The project would be located in an area currently developed as a surface parking lot and the School of Medicine modular trailer. The IS/MND was tiered from the UCR 2005 Long Range Development Plan EIR and the 2005 Long Range Development Plan Amendment 2 EIR.

Limonite Avenue Widening, Bain to Homestead, Mitigated Negative Declaration - Jurupa Valley, CA: Air Quality and Noise Manager for an MND and various technical studies for the widening of a major community arterial in the central -western portion of the City. Major issues include permanent and temporary access changes for local property owners, impacts to biological resources associated with Pyrite Creek and the nearby Santa Ana River, and short-term noise and air pollutant emissions.

Gateway Highlands - Moreno Valley, CA: Air Quality and Noise Manager for the preparation of an IS/MND. This project consisted of 108 hillside residential units.

EDUCATION
2008/MS/European
Archaeology/University
of Edinburgh, United
Kingdom
2004/BA/Anthropology/
California State
University, Los Angeles

CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Professional
Archaeologist/
Register of Professional
Archaeologists/1512280
Orange County Certified
Archaeologist/Orange
County
Riverside County
Certified Archaeologist/
Riverside County

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
Society for American
Archaeology
Western States Folklore
Society

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 6 years;
with other firms for 13
years
Charles Cisneros, MS, RPA - Psomas
Cultural Resources Manager
Charles is a registered professional archaeologist with 19 years of experience in archaeological assessment and field experience in California and Nevada. He has directed numerous field projects in support of compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Charles has managed a wide range of projects involving archaeological survey, testing, data recovery, monitoring, and laboratory analysis. He is skilled at research and data management, as well as maintaining and organizing digital and print publications.

His training and background meet the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for prehistoric and historic archaeology and he is a California Energy Commission approved archaeologist for desert archaeology.

Experience
Colton Community Soccer Park IS/MND - Colton, CA: Cultural Resources Manager for an IS/MND and an MMRP for the City's proposed community soccer park. The community park will include eight lighted soccer fields that can host soccer tournaments as well as provide local teams with practice facilities. The proposed project will be constructed and operated on a 21 -acre portion of the 45 -acre site with the remaining 24 acres retained as natural open space along the Santa Ana River. Infrastructure improvements include paved parking; restroom and concession buildings; a police sub -station; breezeways with seating; child play areas; multipurpose trails; shaded spectator seating, and a maintenance yard with a cellphone tower. Major environmental issues addressed in the IS/MND include potential impacts to the river and associated biological resources and the presence of a former landfill beneath the property. Charles provided oversight and QA/QC for Psomas' archaeological and historic research at the CHRIS Information Center, archaeological survey, and cultural report.

Perris Circle Industrial Building 3 Project, IS/MND - Perris, CA: Senior Archaeologist to support the IS/MND for this project, that tiers from the Perris Valley Commerce Center (PVCC) Specific Plan EIR. The proposed project involves construction and operation of a 210,900 SF industrial warehouse with associated office uses and outdoor employee recreational spaces on an approximately 9.9 -acre site. Responsible for preparation of the Phase I Cultural Resources Inventory and Paleontological Resource Inventory. Charles conducted Native American outreach activities to supplement the coordination conducted by the City.

University of California, Riverside, Student Success Center IS/MND - Riverside, CA:

Senior Archaeologist for the preparation of an IS/MND's Student Success Center, a new 3- to 4- story facility with a maximum building capacity of 80,000 GSF, and approximately 1,070 general assignment classroom seats. The project would provide 1) general assignment classrooms designed for modern pedagogy and technology; 2) multipurpose student life spaces for use by student organizations and areas for scholarly activity such as tutoring, mentoring, and study; and 3) (shelled) dining services venue. The IS/MND was tiered from UCR 2005 Long -Range Development Plan EIR and the 2005 Long -Range Development Plan Amendment 2 EIR. Charles PSOMAS

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RPA
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Cisneros was responsible for task management and provided senior oversight and support to the IS/MND analysis for cultural resources.

Eastern Municipal Water District, Wellhead Treatment Facility Constraints Analysis and IS/MND (Well 56) - Perris, CA: Cultural Resources Manager for an IS/MND and related technical analyses to evaluate the impacts of the construction of a wellhead treatment facility for the purpose of removal of perfluorooctonoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). A constraints analysis was prepared to evaluate several potential locations for the proposed wellhead treatment facilities. The site options were reduced to five feasible alternatives and Psomas prepared the CEQA documentation to fully evaluate each alternative.

McCanna Hills Addendum to an EIR - Riverside County, CA: Senior Archaeologist for preparation of an addendum to EIR 319 previously prepared for the McCanna Ranch Specific Plan near Lake Perris in western Riverside County. TTM33978 consists of Planning Areas 1 and 2A of the specific plan. The addendum incorporated a number of updated technical studies and current data about the nearby Mid -County Parkway. Major issues included traffic impacts expressed by the City of Perris to the west.

Mt. SAC Lot S Mitigation Monitoring - Walnut, CA: Cultural Resources Manager for this project. Psomas conducted cultural resources monitoring for the construction of a parking structure at Lot S on the Mt. SAC campus. Psomas also conducted archaeological, paleontological, and tribal cultural resources monitoring throughout the grading and earth disturbance phases of construction and prepared a Cultural and Paleontological Resources Mitigation Monitoring Report.

Merrill Avenue Brownstones IS/MND - Riverside, CA: Senior Archaeologist for the IS/MND for the proposed mixed -use development with a total floor area of 98,608 SF and consisting of 108 dwelling units and associated amenities (leasing office, club room, swimming pool and spa, fitness center, and cabana) and an additional 1,200 SF of retail space which would be located on the ground floor.

In addition, the Merrill Avenue street section would be modified to provide on - street parking immediately adjacent to the project site. The IS/MND addressed impacts related to noise, vibration, pollutant emissions, and toxic emissions associated with train activity on the tracks north of the site, as well as the traffic impacts from the narrowing of Merrill Avenue and during the holiday season at the Riverside Plaza shopping center to the south. Responsible for preparation of the Phase I Cultural Resources Inventory to support the IS/MND for this project.

The report was prepared in compliance with the City of Riverside's guidelines for the preparation of Cultural Resource reports.

Santa Ana River Levee Stabilization Project - Riverside County, CA: Senior Archaeologist for preparation of technical studies to support the rehabilitation of a portion of the Santa Ana River levee including removal, disposal, and replacement of approximately 6,200 LF of rock slope protection with a grouted rock slope protection and extending the levee armoring deeper below the calculated scour depths. Technical studies prepared include Air Quality Assessment, Phase I Cultural Resources Inventory, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis, and a Hazardous Waste Sites and Soil Contamination Records Technical Memorandum.

PSOMAS

EDUCATION
2023/MS/(Expected)
Geology/California State
Polytechnic University,
Pomona
2017/BS/Environmental
Geology/California State
University, Los Angeles
2014/AS/Math and
Science/Rio Hondo
College, Whittier

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
South Coast Geological
Society
SKILLS
Geohydrology
Paleontology
Stratigraphic Analysis

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 1 year;
with other firms for 4
years
Brianna House - Psomas
Paleontologist
Brianna House is a professional paleontologist with five years of experience in paleontological assessment and field experience in Southern California. She has worked on several field projects in support of compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Brianna has provided support on a wide range of projects involving paleontological resource monitoring, Paleontological Resource Monitoring Plans (PRMP), hydrogeology, biostratigraphy, museum education, and laboratory analysis. She is skilled at research and data management, as well as maintaining and organizing digital and print publications. Her training and background meet the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for paleontology.

Experience
Mile Square Park Expansion Archeo/Paleo Monitoring - Orange County, CA:

Paleontologist for the paleontological resources monitoring for the OC Parks Mile Square Regional Park project located near the City of Fountain Valley.

Scope of work included developing strategies to minimize impacts to significant paleontological resources, preparing sections for the Paleontological Resources Mitigation Plan (PRMP), mitigation monitoring, correspondence with the Psomas project management team, advising construction personnel and client, and attending to project engineering details.

Aliso Wood Canyon Cultural Resources Monitoring - Orange County, CA:

Paleontologist/Field Monitor for conducting archaeological and paleontological resources monitoring to comply with the measures outlined in the Resource Management Plan for the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park - Wondrous Watershed Trail. Tasks include coordination with OC Parks to ensure compliance with the scope of work, schedule, and budget. Brianna is the on -site field monitor for the on -the ground, close-up observation and soil examination of any type of paleontological remains that might be exposed during ground -disturbing activities.
2850 Riviera Drive - Cultural Monitoring - Laguna Niguel, CA: Paleontologist for the paleontological resources monitoring for the 2580 Riviera Drive project located in Orange County near the City of Laguna Niguel. Scope of work included developing strategies to minimize impacts to significant paleontological resources, mitigation monitoring, correspondence with the Psomas project management team, advising construction personnel and client, and attending to project engineering details.

Lancaster Health District - Lancaster, CA: Paleontologist/Field Monitor for this project. Brianna is providing paleontological resource monitoring, and preparing daily field reports for construction of two separate projects, Lancaster Health District (LHD) Phase 1 and LHD Phase 2.

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Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Victorville to McCullough Electric Transmission Jurisdictional Delineation - Victorville, CA: Cultural Resources Specialist for a jurisdictional delineation project located in San Bernardino County, California. Brianna's responsibilities included collecting spatial data with ARC-GIS Collector Field Maps, data management and Assistant Project Management responsibilities.

Kindred Church Biological and Cultural Resources Monitoring - Anaheim, CA:

Paleontologist/Field Monitor for this project. Psomas prepared the Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) on behalf of the City of Anaheim, which was circulated for review in March 2022 and certified in June 2022. As required by Mitigation and Monitoring Program (MMP) No.380 that was adopted by the City for the Project, biological and cultural mitigation measures must be implemented prior to and during construction. Specifically, this scope of work consists of supporting the City and their team with implementation of Mitigation Measures (MMs) BIO-1, BIO-2, CUL-1, GEO-1, TCR-1, and TCR-2. Brianna's responsibilities included developing strategies to minimize impacts to significant paleontological resources, mitigation monitoring, correspondence with the Psomas project management team, advising construction personnel and client, and attending to project engineering details.

Client Name I Project Name A-13

EDUCATION
2005/MS/Biology/
University of California,
Riverside
1998/BS/Ecology and
Evolution/University of
California, Santa Barbara
1998/BS/Environmental
Studies/University of
California, Santa Barbara

CERTIFICATIONS
Principal Investigator for
Psomas' CDFW Entity
Scientific Collecting
Permit/SC-190240016/
California Department of
Fish and Wildlife
10(a)(1)(A) Permit for
coastal California
gnatcatcher,
southwestern willow
flycatcher, and yellow -
billed cuckoo/TE-
148554-5/U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
Urban Land Institute
Orange County/Inland
Empire
Sea & Sage Audubon
Society
American Ornithological
Society
Southern California
Botanists
The Wildlife Society
California Native Plant
Society

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 24
years; with other firms
for 2 years
Amber Heredia - Psomas
Biological Resources Manager
Amber Heredia is a Senior Project Manager and Senior Biologist with 26 years of experience in the preparation of Biological Technical Reports to meet the requirements of the FESA, CESA, CEQA, NEPA, and the CWA. She has worked throughout Southern California from Kern County south through San Diego County with most of her work focused in Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside counties. Amber has a wide range of knowledge on the plants, wildlife, and vegetation communities of Southern California, especially those listed as Threatened or Endangered. As Senior Project Manager, she has managed a variety of project types including transportation, dam/reservoir, flood control, utility, and private development projects. Amber has a thorough knowledge of protocol survey methodologies for each listed species within the region and is well -versed in the requirements of various multiple species habitat conservation plans including the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plans (MSHCP). Amber conducts vegetation mapping, general wildlife surveys, focused surveys for southwestern willow flycatcher, least Bell's vireo, coastal California gnatcatcher, western yellow -billed cuckoo, and burrowing owl, and assists with spring botanical surveys, herpetology surveys, and revegetation monitoring.

Experience
Stephens' Kangaroo Rat Habitat Assessment - Lake Matthews, CA: Amber was the Project Manager for this project to assess potential habitat for Stephens' kangaroo rat (SKR) on a 20 -acre site, which was being proposed as a mitigation site for the species by a mitigation bank entity. Amber worked with a species expert who conducted the field visit to map and characterize the habitat on the site with respect to the functions and values different portions of the site would provide for SKR. Amber prepared the habitat assessment report based on the field evaluation provided by the species expert. The habitat assessment report was used by the mitigation banking entity in their coordination with CDFW to obtain approval of the mitigation site.

Perris Senior Apartments Project - Perris, CA: Amber served as the Project Manager in the preparation of technical studies to support the future CEQA document.

Technical studies included Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Air Quality/ Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Noise Analysis. Amber oversaw the preparation of a Habitat Assessment consistent with the Western Riverside MSHCP. She also oversaw focused surveys for special status plant species and a burrowing owl habitat assessment (no further surveys were needed based on a lack of suitable burrows).

Amber attended meetings with the client and the City to discuss the project site's requirements under the Western Riverside MSHCP. She also coordinated with other technical experts in the preparation of their respective technical documents.

Circle City Substation Project Biological Resources Support - Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, CA: Senior Biologist for this Southern California Edison (SCE) project, which involved multiple potential sites for construction of an energy substation and several potential sites for transmission lines to and from those sites. Amber conducted protocol focused surveys for least Bell's vireo and PSOMAS

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southwestern willow flycatcher throughout the project study area, including along several alignments that crossed the Santa Ana River near Prado Basin and several smaller drainages. Amber also assisted with special status plant surveys.

Falcon Ridge Substation Project Biological Resources Support - San Bernardino County, CA: Biologist for this SCE project, which involved multiple potential sites for construction of an energy substation and several potential sites for transmission lines to and from the sites in the Cities of Rialto, Rancho Cucamonga, and Fontana and unincorporated San Bernardino County. Amber conducted general plant and wildlife surveys and assisted with vegetation mapping and special status plant surveys. Amber assisted in the preparation of a Biological Technical Report that analyzed potential project impacts on biological resources. Issues analyzed included potential impacts on special status plant species (including Parry's spineflower), coastal California gnatcatcher, western burrowing owl, Los Angeles pocket mouse, and San Bernardino kangaroo rat.

Integra Perris Distribution Center (IPDC) EIR - Perris, CA: Amber was the Biological Task Manager for this project, which involves the construction of the IPDC. Additionally, she was the Biological Task Manager for the subsequent expansion of the IPDC to include an approximately 10.2 -acre parcel located immediately southwest of the IPDC site. Amber oversaw the preparation of a Habitat Assessment, consistent with the Western Riverside MSHCP, that was used to support a Mitigated Negative Declaration and an update to the Habitat Assessment to support an Addendum for the expansion project. Amber managed field surveys including vegetation mapping, general plant and wildlife surveys, focused surveys for special status plants, and focused surveys for burrowing owl.

French Valley Parkway Interchange Biological Resources - Riverside County, CA:

Amber was the Biological Resources Task Manager for this project, which involves the construction of a new interchange and widening of I-5 and I-215 from Murrieta Hot Springs Road to Winchester Road. Amber mapped vegetation; conducted general wildlife surveys; and managed focused survey efforts for special status plants, least Bell's vireo, burrowing owl, and Los Angeles pocket mouse. She was also the Lead Author on the Natural Environment Study and the Biological Resources section for the IS/MND; both were consistent with Caltrans standards.

Amber also provided biological technical support for the jurisdictional permitting process conducted by Psomas and she peer reviewed the Determination of Biologically Equivalent or Superior Preservation Report prepared by Caltrans.

In addition, Amber managed a Los Angeles pocket mouse trapping program on several potential mitigation sites in order to find a mitigation site occupied by Los Angeles pocket mouse that could mitigate for the project's impacts.

Lakeview Substation Project, Proponent's Environmental Assessment, Biological Technical Report and Focused Surveys - Riverside County, CA:

Biologist for this SCE's project, which involves multiple potential sites for construction of an energy substation and several potential sites for transmission lines to and from the sites in Lakeview, Nuevo, and unincorporated Riverside County. Amber assisted with special status plant surveys. As part of this task, Amber took detailed field notes, mapped locations of special status species observed, and assisted in the preparation of the report presenting the results of the survey.

PSOMAS

REGISTRATION
2009/AZ/Professional
Engineer/Civil/50215
2017/CA/Traffic
Engineer/2827

EDUCATION
2006/MS/Civil
Engineering/Cornell
University
2OO4/BS/Civil
Engineering/University
of Arizona

CERTIFICATIONS
Road Safety
Professional/
Transportation
Professional
Certification Board
Inc./169
Envision Sustainability
Professional/Institute
for Sustainable
Infrastructure
Professional Traffic
Operations Engineer/
Transportation
Professional
Certification Board
Inc./3123
LEED Accredited
Professional/U.S. Green
Building Council

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
Institute of
Transportation
Engineers
American Society of Civil
Engineers

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 17 years
Darlene Yellowhair, PE, PTOE, RSP2i, ENV SP - Psomas
Traffic Engineer
Darlene has over 17 years of extensive experience with a variety of traffic engineering projects, including traffic impact studies, traffic reports, safety studies, signal warrant studies, corridor studies, signal timing and coordination, signing and striping design, and traffic signal design. She also has experience with design and studies for alternate modes of travel, Road Safety Assessments, transportation planning, and roadway design. Darlene is well -versed in Synchro, SimTraffic, HCS, SIDRA, and GIS, and has experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and InRoads.

Experience
Mt. San Antonio College, Parking and Circulation Master Plan - Walnut, CA:

Traffic Engineer provided professional services to improve parking and circulation opportunities on campus. The College had significant concerns about their parking capacity and needed a new master plan to evaluate the existing parking and transportation network within the college, identify deficiencies or areas of improvement, determine needs to serve future growth, estimate the approximate cost of the recommended improvements, and prioritize the recommended facilities. Specific tasks of this study included the review of relevant technical documents/information, inventory of existing conditions, parking survey and summary of findings, evaluation of future needs (2025), conceptual development of transit center, identification and prioritization of recommended improvements, report preparation, meetings and coordination, stakeholder meetings/workshops, Traffic Impact Study, and evaluated future needs beyond 2025.

Perris Senior Housing Project - Perris, CA: Traffic Engineer Darlene was responsible for the traffic analysis, including the development of projected traffic volumes, analysis of existing and future operations, and review of school circulation and recommendations.

Mt. San Antonio College, 2018 Educational and Facilities Master Plan EIR - Walnut, CA: Lead Traffic Engineer for implementation of the 2018 Educational and Facilities Master Plan, which serves as Mt. SAC's long-range development plan, over a to -year horizon period. The plan was evaluated in the EIR at a program level with the expectation that additional analyses may be required as specific projects are proposed. In addition to the EIR, Psomas also prepared technical analyses to support the EIR, including air quality, biological resources, cultural and tribal resources, greenhouse gas emissions, hydrology and water quality, and traffic analyses. Darlene prepared a traffic study to support the EIR.

University of California, Riverside, Student Success Center IS/MND - Riverside, CA: Traffic Engineer for the preparation of an IS/MND's Student Success Center, a new 3- to 4- story facility with a maximum building capacity of 80,000 GSF, and approximately 1,070 general assignment classroom seats. The project would provide 1) general assignment classrooms designed for modern pedagogy and technology; 2) multipurpose student life spaces for use by student organizations

Client Name I Project Name A-16

Darlene Yellowhair, PE,
PTOE, RSP2i, ENV SP
(Continued)
and areas for scholarly activity such as tutoring, mentoring, and study; and 3) (shelled) dining services venue. The IS/MND was tiered from UCR 2005 Long - Range Development Plan EIR and the 2005 Long -Range Development Plan Amendment 2 EIR. Darlene was responsible for the traffic evaluation memorandum for this project, coordination with the City of Riverside, and support for the IS/MND.

University of California, Riverside, School of Medicine Building II IS/MND - Riverside, CA: Traffic Engineer for preparation of a tiered IS/MND. The project involves construction of a new facility consisting of instructional, collaboration, and student life space, as well as office and support spaces. The project would be located in an area currently developed as a surface parking lot and the School of Medicine modular trailer. The IS/MND was tiered from the UCR 2005 Long Range Development Plan EIR and the 2005 Long Range Development Plan Amendment 2 EIR.

Glendale Boulevard/Hyperion Avenue Complex of Bridges Traffic Study - Los Angeles, CA: Staff Team in the collection, compilation, and development of a traffic studies for six bridges, including the Waverly Drive Bridge, that connect the communities of Atwater Village and Silver Lake. As the bridges cross the Los Angeles River, I-5 Freeway and Riverside Drive, they provide vital links for the communities. The completed traffic studies consist of existing and future vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle volumes, speed, median barrier, operational analysis, pedestrian crosswalk and cross-section alternatives. Psomas also provided a speed study, analysis of potential median treatments, operational analyses of various alternatives, evaluation of pedestrian crossing location and traffic control, and an assessment of cross-sectional elements.

Berkshire Creek Area Improvements Project IS/MND - Pasadena, CA: Traffic Engineer for this IS/MND, which would improve the ecological, hydrological, and recreational conditions for approximately 4.7 acres within the Oak Grove area of the approximate 1,300 -acre Hahamongna Watershed Park. The project would replace damaged storm water infrastructure to stabilize the heavily degraded Berkshire Creek, construct a 5o -foot timber bridge, fill in the eroded channel, and restore habitat to create sustainable long-term hydrologic conditions as well as eliminate flooding on the service road and the Berkshire Creek trail crossing.

In the nearby equestrian picnic area, the asphalt paving would be removed and replaced with a permeable material within a smaller footprint that continues to provide adequate parking in this area. The southernmost portion of the existing asphalt lot would be converted to a native meadow garden. Within in the remainder of the site, the project would implement oak woodland and California sage scrub habitat restoration. Psomas also prepared the Jurisdictional Delineation Report, Biological Technical Report, Cultural Resources Assessment, and Traffic Evaluation Memorandum, and habitat restoration specifications for the project. 2nd Street and Pacific Coast Highway Signal and ITS Design - Long Beach, CA:

Traffic Engineer to provide preliminary engineering services for this 10 -acre resort community area that features a mix of upscale lifestyle tenants, restaurants, entertainment, local shops, and a gourmet grocery. The scope of services included engineering planning, entitlements, EIR engineering support, and ALTA survey mapping.

Client Name I Project Name A-17

REGISTRATION
2001/CA/Professional
Engineer/Civil/62005
2012/H I/Professional
Engineer/Civil/15128

EDUCATION
1995/BS/Civil
Engineering/California
State University, San
Jose

CERTIFICATIONS
LEED Accredited
Professional/U.S. Green
Building Council
Qualified SWPPP
Developer/Stormwater
Multiple Application and
Report Tracking System/
C62005

EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 13
years; with other firms
for 15 years*
David Brotchie, PE, QSD, LEED AP - Psomas
Hydrology/Water Quality Engineer
David Brotchie has over 28 years of experience in the planning, design, and construction of civil engineering projects for both the public and private sectors.

His project experience includes design and development of roadways, commercial projects, master planning of residential subdivisions, stormwater management, and flood control. David's hydrology and hydraulic experience has focused on civil works infrastructure projects including levee, floodwall design, drainage master plans and studies, and USACE Periodic Inspection for flood protection systems in California, Iowa, and New Orleans.

Experience
University Village, University of Redlands - Redlands, CA: Project Manager for a 30 -acre mixed use Transit Oriented Development centered around the new SBCTA Arrows Line passenger rail serving University Station and University of Redlands.

The project includes 1 million sf of residential, 150,000 SF of commercial, and a 70 -key hotel. Effort to date includes land use entitlement/CEQA , and concept design for grading, utilities, drainage, Low Impact Development/water quality, roadway and floodplain analysis.

Iowa Avenue Mixed -Use - Riverside, CA: Project Manager for a 295 -unit garden style market rate apartment complex with four-four story buildings located near the intersection of Blaine Street and Iowa Avenue. The project will be parked with a combination of tuck under garages and surface parking. The existing site is a former K -mart that will be demolished. Within the property there are also an operating Stater Bros. Markets and Jack in the Box. Site design elements include site ADA accessibility, grading, drainage, utility, and Low Impact Development/ Water Quality design and Water Quality Management Plan.

Centerpointe Apartments - Riverside, CA: Project Manager for a 125 -unit apartment complex and an associated parking structure in the city block of Market Street between First and Second Streets within the Downtown Specific Plan. Site design elements include site ADA accessibility, grading, drainage, utility, and Low Impact Development/Water Quality design and Water Quality Management Plan. Construction services included SWPPP monitoring and BMP inspections.

Avenue R Complete Streets and Safe Routes to School - Palmdale, CA: Project Manager for providing environmental clearance and developing construction documents for infrastructure enhancements to accomplish a "Complete Streets" approach along Avenue R from Sierra Highway to 25th Street East. Psomas prepared a full range of technical studies (Natural Environmental Study, Draft Relocation Impact Statement, Community Impact Assessment memo) in support of the IS/EA on an expedited schedule due to the use of federal funding sources.

Design included Street, Drainage, Traffic Signals, Class 2 Protected Bikeway, and right-of-way acquisition.

Client Name I Project Name A-18

David Brotchie,

PE, QSD, LEED AP
(Continued)
Arlington Avenue Apartments - Riverside, CA: Project Manager for a 17 -acre mixed use development including a 400 -unit apartment and grocery development. The existing site is a former Sears at the intersection of Arlington Avenue and Streeter Avenue which will be demolished. Design included grading, drainage, utility, and Low Impact Development/Water Quality design and Water Quality Management Plan.
*Four Seasons Ko Olina Renovation - Oahu, HI: Project Manager and Resident Engineer for site grading and utility infrastructure renovation for the 19 -acre resort from entitlements through construction.
*Lualualei Flood Mitigation Study - Waianae, HI: Project Manager and lead report writer for a flood mitigation study covering a 22 -square mile drainage basin. The study recommended a lower level of mitigation to the $11oM estimated cost for full mitigation to be within possible capital improvement budgets. The final study included conceptual plans based on hydrology and hydraulics developed as part of the project as well as public, agency, and elected official outreach. *Morrison Creek Floodwall at Union Pacific Railroad, South Sacramento Streams Flood Damage Reduction Project - Sacramento, CA: Project Manager and lead designer for flood protection improvements along the Union Pacific Railroad from the confluence of Morrison Creek and Unionhouse Creek. Project improvements included a 2,850 -foot length of reinforced concrete floodwall, 930 feet of retaining walls, levee embankment sections, patrol road, drainage facilities, utility relocations and stoplog structures to accommodate the active Union Pacific Railroad facilities.
*USACE Kwajalein Installation Design Guide - Marshall Islands: Civil Engineering Lead for a complete update of existing army garrison design guide included circulation, utilities, and low impact for all areas of the base including the airfield, commercial, residential, and base operations. *NAVFAC Naval Special Warfare - Pearl Harbor, HI: Project Manager for preparing deign build RFP documents for the expansion of the Seal Delivery Vehicle Team headquarters at Pearl Harbor. Project included circulation, LID, water and sewer improvements.
*FY14 Improve Military Family Housing (MFH) Infrastructure, Phase 3, Kadena Airbase - Okinawa, Japan: Managed all aspects of the A -E design team to prepare construction documents to improve Military Family Housing (MFH) Infrastructure, Phase 3, Kadena AB and Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan with an estimated construction cost of $18M. The civil engineering design included replacement of water and sewer distribution for the MFH neighborhoods.

The electrical engineering design included primary and secondary electrical distribution and street lighting. Special considerations were required to address hazardous materials and protect cultural assets.

Client Name I Project Name A-19

REGISTRATION
2009/Professional
Geologist/CA/No. 8567

EDUCATION
BS/Geology/Sonoma
State University

CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Engineering
Geologist/No. 2634

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
Association of
Environmental and
Engineering Geologists
(AEG)
The Association of
Geohazard Professionals
(AG H P)

EXPERIENCE
With Sladden
Engineering for 18 years;
with other firms for 2
years
Matthew Cohrt, PC, CEG - Sladden Engineering
Geologist/Hazardous Materials Engineer
Matthew Cohrt brings 20 years of experience that includes all aspects of geology. Matthew has been involved in a variety of projects including residential developments and various commercial and industrial developments. Matthew's experience includes seismicity evaluation, exploratory trenching and fault studies, slope stability evaluation, geologic mapping, rolling boulder and or rock fall hazard evaluations, ground subsidence studies, laboratory testing and computer analyses.

As a Geologist with Sladden Engineering, Matthew designs and performs geologic site evaluations including borehole logging and sampling, geologic mapping, fault and seismic studies. He coordinates and performs the geologic studies including related research and investigation of potential geologic hazards. Geologic hazards routinely evaluated by Matthew include fault hazards, ground shaking potential, liquefaction potential, landslide or rockfall potential and ground subsidence potential. He determines the laboratory testing program, performs engineering analysis of laboratory data, prepares graphic presentations of test data and provides design parameters for various site conditions.

Experience
Fault Hazard Investigation, Dr. Brian Bearie, M.D., SWC Oak Valley Parkway and Beaumont Avenue - Beaumont, CA: Principal Geologist/Engineering Geologist; Beaumont Plain Fault trench investigation consisted of reviewing published and unpublished geologic and geotechnical literature, review of LiDAR imagery for the project site and excavating one exploratory fault trench. Geologic evaluation and logging of approximately 219 linear feet of trench to evaluate active faulting potential on the subject property.

Supplemental Rockfall Hazard Analysis, Michael Baker International, Silverrock Golf Course Resort - La Quinta, CA: Principal Geologist/Engineering Geologist; supplemental evaluation of the site consisted of reconnaissance level geologic mapping, geologic evaluation, kinematic analyses of select bedrock areas, rockfall hazard analyses and evaluation of bedrock discontinuities with respect to potential plane and wedge type failures. Rockfall protection recommendations consisted of earthen berms in conjunction with catchment ditches.

Geotechnical Investigation, Weber Metals - 16706 Garfield Avenue - Paramount, CA: Principal Geologist; geotechnical investigation for forging press building including a subterranean press pit approximately 80 feet in depth. The field investigation consisted of a total of eight (8) exploratory bores that were excavated utilizing a truck mounted hollow stem auger rig (Mobile B-61) and a mud rotary drill rig (Fraste MD/XL). In addition, four (4) CPT soundings were performed. Provided recommendations for press pit design, shoring system design and dewatering.

Client Name I Project Name A-20

Matthew Cohrt, PG, CEG Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment, EDSA - Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa - Indian Wells, CA: Principal Geologist/Engineering Geologist; Phase I (Continued) Environmental Site Assessment of water park amenities proposed for the Hyatt Regency Hotel and Spa complex. The intent of this investigation was to evaluate areas of potential environmental concern that may be present as a result of past hazardous materials use, handling or storage on or near the property with respect to the range of contaminants within the scope of Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and petroleum products for a parcel of commercial real estate.

Results of Shallow Soil Sampling (Phase II), Kraemer Land Company, Inc. - Avenue 50 East of Jefferson Street - Indio, CA: Principal Geologist/Engineering Geologist; shallow soil sampling was intended to evaluate soil conditions throughout the property with respect to California Environmental Protection Agency (Ca1EPA) California Human Health Screening Levels (CHHSLs) relating to potential risk to human health. The project site was divided into 54 quadrants and samples were collected from each quadrant at depths between six (6) and twelve (12) inches below the existing ground surface, consistent with Ca1EPA guidance.

Client Name I Project Name A-21

REGISTRATION
2006/CA/Registered
Professional Traffic
Engineer/TR 2414

EDUCATION
2OO4/BS/Civil
Engineering/University
of California, Irvine

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
Institute of
Transportation
Engineers (ITE) Member
National Association of
Industrial and Office
Properties (NAIOP)
Member

EXPERIENCE
With Urban Crossroads
for 19 years; with other
firms for 2 years
Charlene So, TE - Urban Crossroads, Inc.

Traffic/Transportation Engineer
Charlene So, TE, has worked in transportation planning and traffic engineering since 2002. Since earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Irvine, Charlene has developed a wide range of expertise in transportation planning and traffic impact analyses. She is a registered professional traffic engineer in the state of California. Charlene is an experienced project manager leading the traffic group and traffic engineer who is familiar with the analysis techniques of the most current Highway Capacity Manual. She is proficient in the use of unique analysis software tools such as SYNCHRO, SimTraffic, VISSIM, VISTRO, and HCS.

Experience
Highland Springs and 8th Retail, Lilburn - Beaumont, CA: Associate Principal for this project which consists of 3,500 SF of fast-food restaurant uses with a 12 -vehicle fueling position gas station located south of 8th Street and west of Highland Springs Avenue. The Traffic Study evaluated nine intersections.

Falloncrest, Distinguished Homes - Chino, CA: Associate Principal for this project which consists of 698 condo/townhomes, 440 apartment units, 77,597 SF of general office use, 77,597 SF of shopping center use, and 17.3 acres of park use located north of Pine Avenue and east of W. Preserve Loop. The Traffic Study evaluated 56 intersections.

Fullerton Goodman Logistics Center, Goodman Logistics - Fullerton, CA:

Associate Principal for this project which consists of 1,561,522 SF of high -cube warehouse space located north of Orangethorpe Avenue and west of N. State College Boulevard. The Traffic Study evaluated 32 intersections and 16 freeway facilities.

Merrill Commerce, Prologis - Ontario, CA: Associate Principal for this project which consists of 6,312,000 SF of high -cube fulfillment center warehouse use, 701,400 SF of high -cube cold storage warehouse use, and 1,441,000 SF of business park use located north of Merrill Avenue and east of Grove Avenue. The Traffic Study evaluated 68 intersections and 34 freeway facilities.

South Campus, Meridian Park, LLC - March Joint Powers Authority, CA: Associate Principal for this project which consists of 1,774,437 SF of warehousing uses, 1,764,180 SF of business park use, 388,011 SF of office use, 282,730 SF of shopping center use, and a 6.2 -acre dog park located south of Van Buren Boulevard and east of Barton Street. The Traffic Study evaluated 47 intersections and 24 freeway facilities.

PSOMAS
1650 Spruce Street
Suite 400
Riverside, CA 92507
951.787.8421
www.Psomas.com
age 728 of 191

PSOMAS
Balancing the Natural and Built Environment
March 16, 2023
Grace Wichert
Procurement and Contracts Specialist
City of Beaumont
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont, CA 92223
Subject: Cost Proposal for On -Call Planning and Environmental Services Dear Ms. Wichert:

Per the instructions of the RFP, we have provided this cost proposal under separate cover. The following pages include hourly billing rates of Psomas and our subconsultants.

As a Vice President and Principal of Psomas, I, Jennifer Marks, am authorized to bind Psomas contractually. This cover letter constitutes certification, under penalty of perjury, that Psomas complies with nondiscrimination requirements of the State and Federal Government. We acknowledge and confirm receipt of Addendum No. 1, issued on March 7, 2023. If you need additional information or have any questions, please contact me by phone at 714.481.8041 or email at [email protected].

Sincerely,
PSOMAS
904/AAPA-
Jennifer Marks Charles Holcombe III, MBA
Vice President/Principal-in-Charge
Project Manager
1650 Spruce Street
Suite 400
Riverside, CA 92507

Tel 951.787.8421
www.Psomas.com

2023 FEE SCHEDULE
Environmental Services
(Effective through 12/31/2023 and
Subject to a 3 percent Annual Escalation)
Classification
Principal -in -Charge
QA/QC Manager
Air Quality, Climate Change and Noise Manager
Regulatory Permitting Manager
Senior Project Manager, Environmental
Senior Environmental Planner
Senior Restoration Ecologist
Senior Project Manager/Biological Resources Manager
Senior Archaeologist/Paleontologist
Project Manager'
Environmental Planner
Regulatory Permitting Specialist
Senior Field Technician2
Certified Arborist
Assistant Project Manager, Environmental
Senior Biologist/Senior Ecologist
Air Quality, Climate Change, and Noise Specialist
Environmental Analyst
Biologist
Archaeologist/Paleontologist
Field Technician2
GIS Manager
Senior GIS Analyst
GIS Specialist
Graphic Artist
Technical Writer/Editor
Word Processor
Project Assistant/Administrative Assistant
Reimbursable Costs
Mileage
Reprographics (Outside)
Reprographics (Inside)
Other Out-of-pocket Expenses
Su bconsulta nts
Plotting:

Color Bond
Color Photo Gloss
Aerial Maps: Fewer than 500 acres
Aerial Maps:500-1,500 acres
Aerial Maps: Greater than 1,500 acres
PSOMAS
Hourly Billing Rates
$247-$273
$221-$273
$230
$216
$189-$240
$152-$201
$173-$196
$173-$221
$147-$165
$142-$184
$137-$163
$134-$173
$147-$173
$129-$173
$116-$158
$147-$158
$147-$201
$105-$142
$124-$142
$95-$131
$95-$131
$152-$163
$126-$152
$100-$121
$105-$131
$100-$126
$105-$126
$84-$105
Federal Standard Mileage Rate
at cost plus 10%
Request Printing fee sheet
at cost plus 10%
at cost plus 10%
$1.50 per sq ft
$2.50 per sq ft
$200
$350
$500
' Environmental Planning, Biological Resources and Cultural Resources 2 Air Quality/Climate Change/Noise Analysis, Biological Resources, and Cultural Resources

Sladden Engineering
45090 Golf Center Parkway, Suite F, Indio, CA. 92201 (760) 863-0713 6782 Stanton Avenue Suite C, Buena Park, CA 90621 (714) 523-0952 450 Egan Avenue, Beaumont, CA 92223 (951) 845-7743
www. S laddenengineering.com
2023 SCHEDULE OF FEES

GENERAL SCOPE OF SERVICES
Sladden Engineering provides professional services in the field of soil mechanics, geology, foundation design and earthwork engineering in accordance with generally accepted practices at the time of service. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is granted as a part of the performance of our work. Sladden Engineering does not provide services related to construction safety and shall be held harmless from any liability related to safety issues.

In the event that the client requests termination of work prior to completion, we reserve the right to complete (at the client's expense) any analysis or testing considered necessary to complete our records and protect our professional reputation.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Principal Engineer/Geologist $250.00 per hour
Principal Engineer/Geologist (Expert Witness) $500.00 per hour Project Engineer/Geologist $175.00 per hour
Staff Engineer/Geologist $150.00 per hour

TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES
Soil Technician $110.00 per hour
Senior Soil Technician $120.00 per hour
Soil Technician — Prevailing Wage $130.00 per hour
Deputy Grading Inspector $120.00 per hour
Special Inspection $110.00 per hour
Special Inspection — Prevailing Wage $130.00 per hour
Administration/Secretarial $85.00 per hour
Report Preparation $100.00 per hour
Travel Time $110.00 per hour

TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES
Soil Technician $165.00 per hour
Soil Technician — Prevailing Wage $195.00 per hour
Special Inspection $165.00 per hour
Special Inspection — Prevailing Wage $195.00 per hour
Deputy Grading Inspector $180.00 per hour
Travel Time $165.00 per hour
*5:OOPM - 7:OOAM
** Sunday and Holidays Double Time
Minimum Charges: A minimum of two hours will be charged for field testing and show up time even if no testing is performed. Reimbursable expenses incurred will be billed at cost plus 15%.

Cancellation Charges: A minimum of four hours at the applicable billing rate will be charged for cancellations received within 12 hours of scheduled testing/inspection. • Indio • Beaumont •Buena Park
2023 -Schedule of Fees rev 23.1

*Sladden Engineering

LABORATORY TESTING (ASTM / CALTRANS) & FIELD SERVICES
Maximum Density/Optimum Moisture (ASTM 1557 - Method A) $150.00 per test Maximum Density/Optimum Moisture (ASTM 1557 - Method C) $175.00 per test Maximum Density/Optimum Moisture (California Impact) $175.00 per test Maximum Density/Theoretical (Reis Method) $125.00 per test Sieve Analysis (without 200 wash) $100.00 per test
Sieve Analysis (with 200 wash) $120.00 per test
Expansion Index (UBC 18-2) $135.00 per test
R -Value Determination $275.00 per test
Sand Equivalent (Average of three) $110.00 per test
Liquid Limit $75.00 per test
Plastic Limit $75.00 per test
Plasticity Index (Liquid limit & Plastic limit) $140.00 per test Direct Shear Test $225.00 per test
Marshall Max A/C/HVEEM Max $180.00 per test
Soluble Sulfate Content Determination $60.00 per test
Resistivity Testing $85.00 per test
Corrosion Series Determination $160.00 per test
Asphalt Extraction Gradation $185.00 per test
Concrete, Grout, Mortar Compression Tests $35.00 per test Coring and Shotcrete Compression Tests $35.00 per test
Lab Technician Sample Preparation $89.00 per hour
Excavator with Operator $150.00 per hour
**Prices subject to a 2.5% annual increase.
**Any increase to the State wide general prevailing wage determination will be added to the above listed prevailing wage rate.
• Indio • Beaumont •Buena Park
2023 -Schedule of Fees rev 23.1

URBAN C

OSSROADS
Hourly Billing Rates
Position
Hourly Rates
Principal
Senior Associate
Associate
Senior Analyst/Engineer
Analyst/Engineer
Assistant Analyst
Administrative Support
$295
$225
$185
$155
$125
$115
$105
Fixed rates that are valid for the three-year duration of the contract (2023 to 2026) General
(1) Reimbursable direct costs, such as reproduction, supplies, and messenger service will be billed at cost.
(2) Hourly rates apply to work time, travel time, and time spent at public hearings and meetings. For overtime work, the above rates may be increased 50 percent. (3) Monthly billing statements are due within thirty (30) days of receipt.

City of Beaumont Agreement #
C23-41
EXHIBIT "B"

CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE AND ENDORSEMENTS

ACORD ° CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE

DATE (MMIDD/YYYY)
E;MM/D 23
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.

If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).

PRODUCER
Greyling Ins. Brokerage/EPIC
3780 Mansell Road, Suite 370
Alpharetta GA 30022

CONTACT
NAME: Sharon Brubaker

PHONE FAX
(A/C, No. Ext): 770.756.6599 (A/C, No): 770.756.6599
ADDRESS: [email protected]

INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE
NAIC #
INSURER A: National Union Fire Ins Co of Pittsburg
19445

INSURED PSOMAS
Psomas
555 S. Flower Street
Suite 4300
Los Angeles CA 90071
INSURERS:

INSURER C:

INSURERD:

INSURER E r
INSURER F :

COVERAGES
CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 1551763220
REVISION NUMBER:

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

INSR
LTR

TYPE OF INSURANCE
ADDL
INSD
S
WVD

POLICY NUMBER

POLICY EFF
(MM/DDYYY)
IY

POLICY EXP
(MM/DD/YYYY)
LIMITS
A
X

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
GL5268212
4/1/2023
4/1/2024

EACH OCCURRENCE
$ 2,000,000

CLAIMS -MADE X OCCUR

DAMAGE PREMISESSORENTED
(Ea occurrence)
$ 500,000
MED EXP (Any one person)
$25,000

PERSONAL & ADV INJURY
$ 2,000,000
GEN'L

AGGREGATE
X

LIMIT APPLIES
JECT
PER:

LOC

GENERAL AGGREGATE
$4,000,000

PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG
$ 4,000,000
$
A

AUTOMOBILE
X
X

LIABILITY

ANY AUTO
OWNED
x

SCHEDULED
AUTOS

NON -OWNED

AUTOS ONLY
CA4489706
4/1/2023
4/1/2024

COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
(Ea accident)
$ 2,000,000
BODILY INJURY (Per person)
$
BODILY INJURY (Per accident)
$

PROPERTY DAMAGE
(Per accident)
$
$

UMBRELLA LIAB

EXCESS LIAB
OCCUR

CLAIMS -MADE

EACH OCCURRENCE
$

AGGREGATE
DED
RETENTION $
$
A
A

WORKERS COMPENSATION

AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY STATUTE

ANYPROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE
OFFICER/MEMBEREXCLUDED?
(Mandatory in NH)
If yes, describe under
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
Y/N
N
N/A
WCO 15893764 (AOS)
WC015893765 (CA)
4/1/2023
4/1/2023
4/1/2024
4/1/2024
X
PER
OTH-
ER
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
$ 1,000,000
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE
$1,000,000
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT
$ 1,000,000
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) 3BEA040100; On -Call Planning & Environmental Services, City of Beaumont.

The City of Beaumont, its elected and appointed officers, employees, agents and volunteers are named as Additional Insureds with respects to General & Automobile Liability where required by written contract. The above referenced liability policies are primary & non-contributory where required by written contract.

Waiver of Subrogation in favor of Additional Insured(s) where required by written contract & allowed by law. Should any of the above described policies be cancelled by the issuing insurer before the expiration date thereof, we will endeavor to provide 30 days' written notice (except 10 days for nonpayment of premium) to the Certificate Holder.

CERTIFICATE HOLDER

CANCELLATION
City of Beaumont
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont CA 92223

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
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ACORO®
�� CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE

DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)
5/19/2023
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.

If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).

PRODUCER
AssuredPartners Design Professionals Insurance Services, LLC 3697 Mt. Diablo Blvd Suite 230
Lafayette CA 94549
License#: 6003745

CONTACT
NAME: Mann Thorp
PHONE Ext): 714-427-3494 FAX
(A/C, (A/C, No):

A DRess: [email protected]

INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE
NAIC #
INSURER A: XL Specialty Insurance Co.
37885

INSURED PSOMAS
PSOMAS
555 South Flower Street, Suite 4300
Los Angeles CA 90071
INSURER B :

INSURER C:

INSURERD:

INSURER E :

INSURER F :

COVERAGES
CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 1556329396
REVISION NUMBER:

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

INSR
LTR

TYPE OF INSURANCE
ADDL
INSD
SUBR
WVD

POLICY NUMBER

POLICY EFF
(MM/DD/YYYY)

POLICY EXP
(MM/DD/YYYY)
LIMITS

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY

EACH OCCURRENCE
$

CLAIMS -MADE OCCUR

DAMAGE TO RENTED
PREMISES (Ea occurrence)
MED EXP (Any one person)
$

PERSONAL & ADV INJURY
$
GEN'L

AGGREGATE

LIMIT APPLIES
PRO-
JECT
PER:

LOC

GENERAL AGGREGATE
$

PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG
$

AUTOMOBILE

LIABILITY

ANY AUTO
OWNED

SCHEDULED
AUTOS

NON -OWNED

AUTOS ONLY

COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
(Ea accident)
$
BODILY INJURY (Per person)
$
BODILY INJURY (Per accident)
$

PROPERTY DAMAGE
(Per accident)
$
$

UMBRELLA LIAB

EXCESS LIAB
OCCUR

CLAIMS -MADE

EACH OCCURRENCE
$

AGGREGATE
DED
RETENTION $
$

WORKERS COMPENSATION

AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY

ANYPROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE
OFFICER/MEMBEREXCLUDED?
(Mandatory in NH)
If yes, describe under
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
Y / N
N/A
PER

STATUTE
OTH-
ER
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
$
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE
$
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT
$
A
Professional Liability
Claims Made
Y
DPR5003444
10/15/2022
10/15/2023
Per Claim
Annual Aggregate
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) 3RMA010100 - On -Call Planning & Environmental Services.

Insurance coverage includes waiver of subrogation per the attached endorsement(s).

CERTIFICATE HOLDER
CANCELLATION 30 Day Notice of Cancellation
City of Beaumont
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont CA 92233

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
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2. The specific nature and extent of the injury or damage that has been sustained; and

3. How the INSURED first became aware of such CIRCUMSTANCE(S), then any CLAIM(S) that may subsequently be made against the INSURED arising out of such reported CIRCUMSTANCE(S) shall be deemed to have been made on the date first written notice of the CIRCUMSTANCE(S) was received by the Company. This right conferred upon the INSURED in this Paragraph shall terminate at the end of the POLICY PERIOD and shall not exist during the Automatic Extended Reporting Period or Optional Extended Reporting Period.

XI. OTHER CONDITIONS
A. Cancellation
This Policy may be canceled by the NAMED INSURED by surrender thereof to the Company or any of its authorized agents or by mailing to the Company written notice stating when thereafter the cancellation shall be effective. This Policy may be canceled by the Company by mailing to the NAMED INSURED, at the address stated in Item 1. of the Declarations, written notice stating when, not less than thirty (30) days thereafter (or ten (10) days thereafter for non-payment of premium), such cancellation shall be effective. The mailing of notice as aforesaid shall be sufficient proof of notice. The time of surrender or the effective date and hour of cancellation stated in the notice shall become the end of the POLICY PERIOD. Delivery of such written notice either by the NAMED INSURED or by the Company shall be equivalent to mailing.

If this Policy is canceled, earned premium shall be computed in accordance with the Company's guidelines with respect to cancellation. Premium adjustment may be made either at the time cancellation is effected or as soon as practicable after cancellation becomes effective, but payment or tender of unearned premium is not a condition of cancellation.

B. Action Against The Company
No action may be brought against the Company unless, as a condition precedent thereto, there shall have been full compliance with all of the terms of this Policy, nor until the amount of the INSURED'S obligation to pay shall have been finally determined either by judgment against the INSURED in a contested proceeding after final judgment has been rendered and any appeal decided, or by written agreement of the INSURED, the claimant and the Company. No person or organization shall have any right under this Policy to join the Company as a party to any action against the INSURED to determine the INSURED'S liability, nor shall the INSURED or the INSURED'S legal representative join the Company in such action. Bankruptcy or insolvency of the INSURED or the INSURED'S estate shall not relieve the Company of any of its obligations hereunder.

C. Assignment
This Policy may not be assigned or transferred without written consent of the Company.

D. Subrogation
In the event of any payment under this Policy, the Company shall be subrogated to all the INSURED'S rights of recovery therefor against any person or organization, and the INSURED shall execute and deliver instruments and papers and do whatever else is necessary to secure such rights. The INSURED shall do nothing after a CLAIM(S) to prejudice such rights.

However, it is agreed that the Company waives its rights of subrogation under this Policy against clients of the INSURED as respects any CLAIM(S) arising from PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, or CONTRACTING SERVICES under the client's contract requiring waiver of subrogation, but only to the extent required by written contract.

LDD 050 1116

© 2016 X.L. America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

May not be copied without permission.

This endorsement, effective 12:01 a.m., 10/15/2022 forms a part of Policy No. DPR5003444
Issued to PSOMAS
by XL Specialty Insurance Company.

THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

POLICY CANCELLATION - NOTICE TO DESIGNATED ENTITIES
This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:

PROFESSIONAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND NETWORK SECURITY LIABILITY POLICY - ARCHITECTS,

CONSULTANTS AND ENGINEERS
Section XI. OTHER CONDITIONS, Paragraph A. Cancellation is amended by the addition of the following:

In the event that the Company cancels this Policy for any statutorily permitted reason other than non- payment of premium, the Company agrees to provide thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation of this Policy to any entity with whom the NAMED INSURED agreed in a written contract or agreement would be provided with notice of cancellation of this Policy, provided that:

1. The Company receives, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date of cancellation, a written request from the NAMED INSURED to provide notice of cancellation to entities designated by the NAMED INSURED to receive such notice and;

2. The written request includes the name and address of each person or entity designated by the NAMED INSURED to receive such notice.

This endorsement does not apply to non -renewal of the Policy, cancellation at the INSURED'S request, or to cancellation of the Policy for non-payment of premium to the Company or to a premium finance company authorized to cancel the Policy. Furthermore, nothing contained in this endorsement shall be construed to provide any rights under the Policy to the entities receiving notice of cancellation pursuant to this endorsement, nor shall this endorsement amend or alter the effective date of cancellation stated in the cancellation notice issued to the NAMED INSURED.

All other terms and conditions of the Policy remain unchanged.

LDD 452 1116

© 2016 X.L. America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

May not be copied without permission.

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AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

THIS AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR is made and effective as of the 16th day of May, 2023, by and between the CITY OF BEAUMONT ("CITY") whose address is 550 E. 6th Street, Beaumont, California 92223 and THE ALTUM GROUP, whose address is 44-600 Village Court, Suite 100, Palm Desert, CA 92260 ("CONTRACTOR").

RECITALS
This Agreement is entered into on the basis of the following facts, understandings and intentions of the parties to this Agreement:

A. CITY desires to engage CONTRACTOR to provide professional services for On - Call Planning and Environmental Services; and
B. CONTRACTOR has made a proposal ("Proposal") to the CITY to provide such professional services, which Proposal is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference; and
C. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide such services pursuant to, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and represents and warrants to CITY that CONTRACTOR possesses the necessary skills, licenses, certifications, qualifications, personnel and equipment to provide such services.

AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing Recitals and mutual covenants contained herein, CITY and CONTRACTOR agree as follows:

1. Term of Agreement. This Agreement is effective as of the date first above written and shall continue until terminated as provided for herein. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, this Agreement shall automatically terminate after three (3) year(s) unless extended by the parties with the approval of the City Council of the CITY.

2. Services to be Performed. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide the services ("Services") as follows: On -Call Planning and Environmental Services per Exhibit "A". Services are to be performed on a non-exclusive, indefinite quantity basis, as requested by City. City shall have no obligation to secure any specified amount of Services from CONTRACTOR. All Services shall be performed in the manner and according to the timeframe set forth in the Proposal.

CONTRACTOR designates Stephen Nieto and Michael Peroni as CONTRACTOR'S professional(s) responsible for overseeing the Services provided by CONTRACTOR.

3. Associates and Subcontractors. CONTRACTOR may, at CONTRACTOR's sole cost and expense, employ such competent and qualified independent associates, subcontractors and consultants as CONTRACTOR deems necessary to perform the Services; provided, however, that CONTRACTOR shall not subcontract any of the Services without the written consent of CITY.

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4. Compensation.

4.01 CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR for services performed in accordance with compensation rates set forth in Exhibit A, Proposal. CONTRACTOR shall not increase any rate without the prior written consent of the CITY.

4.02 CONTRACTOR shall not be compensated for any Services rendered nor reimbursed for any expenses incurred in excess of those authorized unless approved in advance by the CITY, in writing.

4.03 CONTRACTOR shall submit to CITY, on or before the fifteenth (15th) of each month, itemized invoices for the Services rendered in the previous month. The CITY shall not be obligated to pay any invoice that is submitted more than sixty (60) days after the due date of such invoice. CITY shall have the right to review and audit all invoices prior to or after payment to CONTRACTOR. This review and audit may include, but not be limited to CITY' s:
a. Determination that any hourly fee charged is consistent with this Agreement's approved hourly rate schedule;
b. Determination that the multiplication of the hours billed times the approved rate schedule dollars is correct;
c. Determination that each item charged is the usual, customary, and reasonable charge for the particular item. If CITY determines an item charged is greater than usual, customary, or reasonable, or is duplicative, ambiguous, excessive, or inappropriate, CITY shall either return the bill to CONTRACTOR with a request for explanation or adjust the payment accordingly, and give notice to CONTRACTOR of the adjustment.

4.04 If the work is satisfactorily completed, CITY shall pay such invoice within thirty (30) days of its receipt. Should CITY dispute any portion of any invoice, CITY shall pay the undisputed portion within the time stated above, and at the same time advise CONTRACTOR in writing of the disputed portion.

5. Obligations of CONTRACTOR.

5.01 CONTRACTOR agrees to perform all Services in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Proposal. In the event that the terms of the Proposal shall conflict with the terms of this Agreement, or contain additional terms that purport to bind the CITY other than the Services to be rendered and the price for the Services, the terms of this Agreement shall govern and said additional or conflicting terms shall be of no force or effect.

5.02 Except as otherwise agreed by the parties, CONTRACTOR will supply all personnel, materials and equipment required to perform the Services. CONTRACTOR shall provide its own offices, telephones, vehicles and computers and set its own work

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hours. CONTRACTOR will determine the method, details, and means of performing the Services under this Agreement.

5.03 CONTRACTOR shall keep CITY informed as to the progress of the Services by means of regular and frequent consultations. Additionally, when requested by CITY, CONTRACTOR shall prepare written status reports.

5.04 CONTRACTOR is responsible for paying, when due, all income and other taxes, fees and withholding, including withholding state and federal taxes, social security, unemployment and worker's compensation, incurred as a result of the compensation paid under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY for any claims, costs, losses, fees, penalties, interest, or damages suffered by CITY resulting from CONTRACTOR's failure to comply with this provision.

5.05 In the event CONTRACTOR is required to prepare plans, drawings, specifications and/or estimates, the same shall be furnished in conformance with local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

5.06 CONTRACTOR represents that it possesses all required licenses necessary or applicable to the performance of Services under this Agreement and the Proposal and shall obtain and keep in full force and effect all permits and approvals required to perform the Services herein. In the event CITY is required to obtain an approval or permit from another governmental entity, CONTRACTOR shall provide all necessary supporting documents to be filed with such entity.

5.07 CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for obtaining Employment Eligibility Verification information from CONTRACTOR's employees, in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Pub. L. 99-603 (8 U.S.C. 1324a), and shall ensure that CONTRACTOR's employees are eligible to work in the United States.

5.08 In the event that CONTRACTOR employs, contracts with, or otherwise utilizes any Ca1PERS retirees in completing any of the Services performed hereunder, such instances shall be disclosed in advance to the CITY and shall be subject to the CITY's advance written approval.

5.09 Drug -free Workplace Certification. By signing this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR hereby certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the CONTRACTOR will comply with the requirements of the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1990 (Government Code, Section 8350 et seq.) and will provide a drug - free workplace.

5.10 CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, entitlements and/or permits applicable to, or governing the Services authorized hereunder.

6. Insurance. CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to be solely responsible for the health and safety of its employees and agents in performing the Services under this Agreement and shall

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comply with all laws applicable to worker safety including but not limited to Cal -OSHA.

Therefore, throughout the duration of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR hereby covenants and agrees to maintain insurance in conformance with the requirements set forth below. Attached hereto as Exhibit "B" are copies of Certificates of Insurance and endorsements as required by Section 7.02. If existing coverage does not meet the requirements set forth herein, CONTRACTOR agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the existing coverage to do so.

CONTRACTOR shall provide the following types and amounts of insurance:

6.01 Commercial general liability insurance in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate; CONTRACTOR agrees to have its insurer endorse the general liability coverage required herein to include as additional insured's CITY, its officials, employees and agents. CONTRACTOR also agrees to require all contractors and subcontractors to provide the same coverage required under this Section 6.

6.02 Business Auto Coverage in an amount no less than $1 million per accident.

If CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR's employees will use personal autos in performance of the Services hereunder, CONTRACTOR shall provide evidence of personal auto liability coverage for each such person.

6.03 Workers' Compensation coverage for any of CONTRACTOR's employees that will be providing any Services hereunder. CONTRACTOR will have a state -approved policy form providing statutory benefits as required by California law. The provisions of any workers' compensation will not limit the obligations of CONTRACTOR under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR expressly agrees not to use any statutory immunity defenses under such laws with respect to CITY, its employees, officials and agents.

6.04 Optional Insurance Coverage. Choose and check one: Required X /Not Required ; Errors and omissions insurance in a minimum amount of $2 million per occurrence to cover any negligent acts or omissions committed by CONTRACTOR, its employees and/or agents in the performance of any Services for CITY.

7. General Conditions pertaining to Insurance Coverage

7.01 No liability insurance coverage provided shall prohibit CONTRACTOR from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss. CONTRACTOR waives all rights of subrogation against CITY regardless of the applicability of insurance proceeds and shall require all contractors and subcontractors to do likewise.

7.02. Prior to beginning the Services under this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall furnish CITY with certificates of insurance, endorsements, and upon request, complete copies of all policies, including complete copies of all endorsements. All copies of policies and endorsements shall show the signature of a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf.

7.03. All required policies shall be issued by a highly rated insurer with a minimum A.M. Best rating of "A:VII"). The insurer(s) shall be admitted and licensed to do business in California. The certificates of insurance hereunder shall state that coverage shall not be Page of 1910

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suspended, voided, canceled by either party, or reduced in coverage or in limits, except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice has been given to CITY.

7.04 Self-insurance does not comply with these insurance specifications.

CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees that that all insurance coverage required to be provided by CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor, shall apply first and on a primary, non- contributing basis in relation to any other insurance, indemnity or self-insurance available to CITY.

7.05 All coverage types and limits required are subject to approval, modification and additional requirements by CITY, as the need arises. CONTRACTOR shall not make any reductions in scope of coverage (e.g. elimination of contractual liability or reduction of discovery period) that may affect CITY's protection without CITY's prior written consent.

7.06 CONTRACTOR agrees to provide immediate notice to CITY of any claim or loss against CONTRACTOR or arising out of the Services performed under this Agreement. CITY assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve CITY.

8. Indemnification.

8.01 CONTRACTOR and CITY agree that CITY, its employees, agents and officials should, to the extent permitted by law, be fully protected from any loss, injury, damage, claim, lawsuit, cost, expense, attorneys' fees, litigation costs, defense costs, court costs or any other costs arising out of or in any way related to the performance of this Agreement by CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor or agent of either as set forth herein.

Accordingly, the provisions of this indemnity are intended by the parties to be interpreted and construed to provide the fullest protection possible under the law to CITY.

CONTRACTOR acknowledges that CITY would not enter into this Agreement in the absence of the commitment of CONTRACTOR to indemnify and protect CITY as set forth herein.
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONTRACTOR shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY, its employees, agents and officials, from any liability, claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses, damages or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, actual attorneys' fees incurred by CITY, court costs, interest, defense costs, including expert witness fees and any other costs or expenses of any kind whatsoever without restriction or limitation incurred in relation to, as a consequence of or arising out of, or in any way attributable actually, allegedly or impliedly, in whole or in part to the performance of this Agreement.

CONTRACTOR's obligation to defend, indemnify and hold harmless shall include any and all claims, suits and proceedings in which CONTRACTOR (and/or CONTRACTOR's agents and/or employees) is alleged to be an employee of CITY.

All obligations under this provision are to be paid by CONTRACTOR as they are incurred by CITY.

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b. Without affecting the rights of CITY under any provision of this Agreement or this Section, CONTRACTOR shall not be required to indemnify and hold harmless CITY as set forth above for liability attributable solely to the fault of CITY, provided such fault is determined by agreement between the parties or the findings of a court of competent jurisdiction.
8A. Indemnification Design Professionals.
8A.01 In the event that CONTRACTOR is a design professional under California Civil Code Section 2782.8 this Section 8A shall apply instead of Section 8. To the fullest extent permitted by California law and in accordance with California Civil Code section 2782.8, CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees, trustees and members ("Indemnified Parties") from any and all actions, assessments, counts, citations, claims, costs, damages, demands, judgments, liabilities (legal, administrative or otherwise), losses, notices, expenses, fines, penalties, proceedings, responsibilities, violations, attorney's and consultants' fees and causes of action including, but not limited to those for, injury to property or persons, including personal injury and/or death ("Claim(s)"), to the extent that the Claim(s) arises out of, pertains to, or relates to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONTRACTOR, its directors, officials, officers, employees and consultants arising out of, connected with, or resulting from the performance of the Services, the Project, or this Agreement. This indemnity excludes liability caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of any of the Indemnified Parties.

The cost to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend charged to CONTRACTOR shall not exceed CONTRACTOR'S proportionate percentage of fault.

9. Additional Services, Changes and Deletions.

9.01 In the event CONTRACTOR performs additional or different services than those described herein without the prior written approval of the City Manager and/or City Council of CITY, CONTRACTOR shall not be compensated for such services.

CONTRACTOR expressly waives any right to be compensated for services and materials not covered by the scope of this Agreement or authorized by the CITY in writing.

9.02 CONTRACTOR shall promptly advise the City Manager and Finance Director of CITY as soon as reasonably practicable upon gaining knowledge of a condition, event or accumulation of events which may affect the scope and/or cost of Services. All proposed changes, modifications, deletions and/or requests for additional services shall be reduced to writing for review and approval by the CITY and/or City Council.

10. Termination of Agreement.

10.01 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, CITY, at its sole option, may terminate this Agreement with or without cause, or for no cause, at any time by giving twenty (20) days' written notice to CONTRACTOR.

10.02 In the event of termination, the payment of monies due CONTRACTOR for undisputed Services performed prior to the effective date of such termination shall be paid within thirty (30) business days after receipt of an invoice as provided in this Agreement.

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Immediately upon termination, CONTRACTOR agrees to promptly provide and deliver to CITY all original documents, reports, studies, plans, specifications and the like which are in the possession or control of CONTRACTOR and pertain to CITY.

11. Status of CONTRACTOR.

11.01 CONTRACTOR shall perform the Services in CONTRACTOR's own way as an independent contractor, and in pursuit of CONTRACTOR's independent calling, and not as an employee of CITY. However, CONTRACTOR shall regularly confer with CITY's City Manager as provided for in this Agreement.

11.02 CONTRACTOR agrees that it is not entitled to the rights and benefits afforded to CITY's employees, including disability or unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, retirement, Ca1PERS, medical insurance, sick leave, or any other employment benefit. CONTRACTOR is responsible for providing, at its own expense, disability, unemployment, workers' compensation and other insurance, training, permits, and licenses for itself and its employees and subcontractors.

11.03 CONTRACTOR hereby specifically represents and warrants to CITY that it possesses the qualifications and skills necessary to perform the Services under this Agreement in a competent, professional manner, without the advice or direction of CITY and that the Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the standards customarily applicable to an experienced and competent professional rendering the same or similar services in the same geographic area where the CITY is located. Further, CONTRACTOR represents and warrants that the individual signing this Agreement on behalf of CONTRACTOR has the full authority to bind CONTRACTOR to this Agreement.

12. Ownership of Documents; Audit.

12.01 A11 draft and final reports, plans, drawings, studies, maps, photographs, specifications, data, notes, manuals, warranties and all other documents of any kind or nature prepared, developed or obtained by CONTRACTOR in connection with the performance of Services performed for the CITY shall become the sole property of CITY, and CONTRACTOR shall promptly deliver all such materials to CITY upon request. At the CITY's sole discretion, CONTRACTOR may be permitted to retain original documents, and furnish reproductions to CITY upon request, at no cost to CITY.

12.02 Subject to applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations, CITY shall hold all intellectual property rights to any materials developed pursuant to this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall not such use data or documents for purposes other than the performance of this Agreement, nor shall CONTRACTOR release, reproduce, distribute, publish, adapt for future use or any other purposes, or otherwise use, any data or other materials first produced in the performance of this Agreement, nor authorize others to do so, without the prior written consent of CITY.

12.03 CONTRACTOR shall retain and maintain, for a period not less than four years following termination of this Agreement, all-time records, accounting records and vouchers and all other records with respect to all matters concerning Services performed,

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compensation paid and expenses reimbursed. At any time during normal business hours and as often as CITY may deem necessary, CONTRACTOR shall make available to CITY 's agents for examination all of such records and shall permit CITY' s agents to audit, examine and reproduce such records.

13. Miscellaneous Provisions.

13.01 This Agreement, which includes all attached exhibits, supersedes any and all previous agreements, either oral or written, between the parties hereto with respect to the rendering of Services by CONTRACTOR for CITY and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to the rendering of such Services in any manner whatsoever. Any modification of this Agreement will be effective only if it is in writing signed by both parties.

13.02 CONTRACTOR shall not assign or otherwise transfer any rights or interest in this Agreement without the prior written consent of CITY. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under this Agreement.

13.03 CONTRACTOR shall timely file FPPC Form 700 Conflict of Interest Statements with CITY if required by California law and/or the CITY' s conflict of interest policy.

13.04 If any legal action or proceeding, including an action for declaratory relief, is brought to enforce or interpret the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled.

13.05 This Agreement is made, entered into and shall be performed in the County of Riverside in the State of California and shall in all respects be interpreted, enforced and governed under the laws of the State of California. The parties agree that venue in any litigation between them shall be in Riverside County, California.

13.06 CONTRACTOR covenants that neither it nor any officer or principal of its firm has any interest, nor shall they acquire any interest, either directly or indirectly, which will conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of their Services hereunder.

CONTRACTOR further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent, or subcontractor.

13.07 CONTRACTOR has read and is aware of the provisions of Section 1090 et seq. and Section 87100 et seq. of the Government Code relating to conflicts of interest of public officers and employees. CONTRACTOR agrees that they are unaware of any financial or economic interest of any public officer or employee of the CITY relating to this Agreement. It is further understood and agreed that if such a financial interest does exist at the inception of this Agreement, the CITY may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving notice thereof. CONTRACTOR shall comply with the requirements of Government Code section 87100 et seq. and section 1090 in the performance of and

during the term of this Agreement.

13.08 Im-groper. Consideration. CONTRACTOR shall not offer (either directly or through an intermediary) any improper consideration such as, but not limited to, cash, discounts, services, the provision of travel or entertainment, or any items of value to any officer, employee or agent of the CITY in an attempt to secure favorable treatment regarding this Agreement or any contract awarded by CITY. The CITY, by notice, may immediately terminate this Agreement if it determines that any improper consideration as described in the preceding sentence was offered to any officer, employee or agent of the CITY with respect to the proposal and award process of this Agreement or any CITY contract. This prohibition shall apply to any amendment, extension or evaluation process once this Agreement or any CITY contract has been awarded. CONTRACTOR shall immediately report any attempt by any CITY officer, employee or agent to solicit (either directly or through an intermediary) improper consideration from CONTRACTOR.

13.09 Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the entire balance of this Agreement not so affected shall remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereby have made and executed this Agreement to be effective as of the day and year first above written.

CITY:

CITY OFB; NT
By:

Ma nez, III
Mayor
CONTRACTOR:

THE ALTUM GROUP
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Print Name: DOVi, FrikinWth
Title: Presi le t
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EXHIBIT "A"

PROPOSAL

Statement of Qualifications to Provide
On -Call Planning and Environmental Services
March 16, 2023
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Prepared by:

The Altum Group
44-600 Village Court
Suite 100
Palm Desert, CA 92260

BEAUMONT
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City of Beaumont
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont, CA 92223

PLANNING I ENGINEERING ' SURVEY I ENVIRONMENTAL I URBAN DESIGN

The 44-600 Village Court
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Altum Suite 100
Group Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-4750
March 16, 2023
Grace Wichert
City of Beaumont
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont, CA 92223
Subject: Statement of Qualifications to Provide On -Call Planning and Environmental Services Dear Ms. Wichert;
The Altum Group (Altum) is pleased to submit our qualifications to the City of Beaumont (City) to provide on -call planning and environmental services. The City is seeking various consulting firms to provide planning and environmental services on behalf of the Planning Department. We believe Altum will provide excellent service to the City for the following reasons:

Contract Planning Experience: Our firm is currently providing contract planning services to the Cities of San Jacinto and Apple Valley both with on -site staff and through remote working via online platforms. In addition, we previously provided these services on -site for the Cities of Indian Wells, Redlands, Twentynine Palms, Needles, and the County of Riverside's Indio office. Our thorough understanding of the staffing challenges that will need to be addressed within the City makes the Altum team a valuable resource for this contract.

CEQA and NEPA Experience: We assembled a team of subconsultants to assist with environmental documentation to satisfy the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This team was selected based on relevant experience preparing and conducting peer reviews of CEQA documents for infrastructure, development, mixed -use, industrial, commercial, office, and transit -oriented development projects in the greater Inland Empire.

Key Staff Planners: Because our firm is smaller, we offer the City direct involvement from our management team. This includes the firm President, the department Director, and one Principal Planner to provide services to the City. We have one staff member who is credentialed through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) who has direct experience in contract planning and our additional planning staff have backgrounds in both private consulting and consulting for municipal agencies.

We are excited to support the City of Beaumont for this contract. If you have any questions about our technical capabilities, experience, or staff, please do not hesitate to contact us at (760) 346-4750 or [email protected]@thealtumgroup.com.

Sincerely,
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Stephen Nieto
Director Urban Planning + Land Development
Michael Peroni
President
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. Cover Letter
B. Introduction/Information 1
B.1 Prime Consultant 1
B.2 Subconsultants 1
C Approach to Services 3
C.1 Contract Planning Services 3
C.2 Environmental Documentation Services 4
D. Firm Profile 4
E. Office Location 4
F. Proposed Team 5
F.1 Altum Staff 5
F.2 Subconsultants 7
G. References 9
H. Scope of Services 13
H.1 Contract Planning 13
H.2 CEQA Documentation 14
Appendix
Resumes
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B. INTRODUCTION/INFORMATION
B.1 Prime Consultant
The Altum Group is a multi -discipline consulting firm
ES TheAIturnGroup offering expertise in environmental planning, Strive Higher urban/municipal planning, geographical information systems (GIS), civil engineering, surveying, and project management. The Altum Group began with a core group of experienced professionals each with decades of experience in providing consulting services to public and private clients. The firm now employs over 30 professionals and supporting staff with diverse levels of expertise that allows us the ability to provide a wide array of services.

Altum staff includes California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) project managers, urban planners, scientists, GIS specialists, engineers, and surveyors. We have developed refined skills providing public and private clients with consulting services including services for infrastructure and private development (including residential, commercial, and industrial,), institutional design, energy projects, parks and recreational planning, subdivision design and infrastructure management. We handle multiple contracts and task orders simultaneously, with a reputation for providing high -quality work products on time and within budget.

B.2 Subconsultants
For this contract with the City of Beaumont, we have brought on several subconsultants to provide technical expertise on required issue areas for environmental documentation (CEQA) services if required. We have worked with every firm listed on this contract and are confident in the level of expertise they will provide on task orders. Altum staff prides itself on successful teamwork and communication between staff members and sub -consultants which lead to successful completion of the project in a timely manner.

MD Acoustics — Air Quality/GHG/Energy and Noise Analysis Endemic Environmental Services — Biological Resources
PaleoWest— Cultural and Historic Resources
Ninyo & Moore — Hazards and Geotechnical Analysis
Integrated Engineering Group (IEG) —Transportation/Traffic Analysis MD Acoustics

M CACOUSTICS
MD Acoustics, LLC provides acoustical consulting services for all facets of Sound Solutions for Planning and Design noise/vibration engineering audio control and air quality/greenhouse gas evaluations. Located in Simi Valley, CA their clients range from the aerospace industry to municipalities to private land developers. In addition to noise/vibration consulting services, MD Acoustics incorporates engineering expertise and professionalism with innovative problem solving. MD Acoustics has the ability to assess a wide span of air/noise/vibration issues. MD Acoustics personnel and partners are recognized leaders in the field of acoustics and air quality/greenhouse gas impact assessments.

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Endemic Environmental Services
For more than 13 years, Endemic has provided environmental Endemic consulting services for land development and habitat conservation Environmental Services projects. Our goal is to maintain a streamlined approach that focuses on compliance with all environmental laws and regulations by both public agencies and private sector clients. Endemic has been steadily building a reputation as a strong and versatile firm with team members who are highly qualified, plus responsive for effective studies and reports in the environmental sector. Key services include biological surveys and monitoring of wildlife and endangered species permitting; habitat restoration and maintenance, and vernal pool restoration; environmental documentation and compliance (NEPA/CEQA); hydroseeding and landscaping; drone/aerial services for vegetation & crops mapping, thermal imaging; and resource agency consultation and agency meetings; public participation and meetings.

PaleoWest
Founded in 2006, PaleoWest has carried out projects from coast to coast and internationally. Their cultural resource services cover all aspects of the discipline PALED WEST including historic and prehistoric archaeology, osteology, paleontology, archival archaeology research, architectural history, maritime archaeology/remote sensing, public outreach, and GIS services. They accomplish this using a thorough knowledge of the regulations, a professional approach to assessment and mitigation, and a full-time, competent staff of very qualified individuals who strive to do quality work to meet both our clients' needs and agency requirements. PaleoWest's team uses state-of-the-art technology to handle our clients' cultural compliance needs quickly and effectively. PaleoWest has worked on projects ranging from desktop prediction analysis to multi -phase projects requiring survey, testing, data recovery, monitoring, and mitigation efforts. PaleoWest has developed crucial positive relationships with various Native American tribes and entities as well as state and federal agencies. PaleoWest is currently expanding their Public Outreach programs to include robust museum -quality interpretive exhibits as a way for the developer to save on curation fees while at the same time provide a much -needed service to the public in the form of connection to the area through an understanding of the past.

Ninyo & Moore
*nig & Noure Ninyo & Moore, a California Corporation, is a minority -owned, multidisciplinary consulting firm that provides high -quality geotechnical and environmental consulting services. As a leading geotechnical and environmental sciences engineering and consulting firm, Ninyo & Moore provides specialized services to clients in both the public and private sectors. The firm's more than 500 professionals include registered geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, engineering geologists, geophysicists, environmental scientists, and specialists in fields such as regulatory issues and interpretation, hazardous waste management, and remedial action planning. Ninyo & Moore's geotechnical experience encompasses projects throughout the western United States, including geotechnical evaluations for airports, bridges, commercial developments, dams, educational facilities, harbor and offshore structures, highways and roadways, hospitals, industrial developments, landfills, light rail transit lines, parks and Page l2
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recreational facilities, pipelines, power stations, railroads, residential developments, reservoirs and tanks, transmission lines, tunnels, water treatment plants, and wastewater treatment plants.

Integrated Enciineerinc i Group (IEG)
Integrated Engineering Group (IEG) is a certified California small business designated engineering firm that represents the best in Transportation Planning and Engineering consulting services with over 19 years of staff professional experience. They provide transportation consulting services including but not limited to preparation of General Plans and Community Plans Circulation Elements, Mobility and Multi -modal Studies on neighborhood and community scales, Parking Studies, and Transportation Impact Analysis. IEG is committed to providing first class transportation consulting services and takes great pride in forming lasting relationships with clients, always striving for excellence, often exceeding expectations. Their staff are the most qualified and experienced in the transportation planning and engineering field and partake in continuing education regularly to be consistently up to date on any changes in the transportation industry.

C. APPROACH TO SERVICES
The City of Beaumont is seeking planning and environmental consultants to assist the Planning Department with various functions in support of future development projects. This includes both contract planning/staff augmentation and development of CEQA/NEPA documents. The consultant will assist with planning tasks either at the City offices or through virtual meeting platforms (MS Teams, Zoom, etc.). In addition, the consultant will be tasked with complete environmental documentation services for projects as assigned or work directly with separate CEQA consultants hired by the City.

Altum's approach to handle these two services follow.

C.1 Contract Planning Services
Over our 13 years of professional consulting experience, Altum staff members have developed refined skills providing public and private clients with consulting services including project management and contract planning for tasks of various scopes and sizes. We pride ourselves on excellence for all tasks whether it is approving a sign permit or preparing a staff report for a large commercial development.

Our promise is to take ownership of tasks and strive higher to do whatever it takes to deliver success.

Our Planning staff are available to provide key aspects of contract planning including serving as a City - appointed Project Manager for large scale projects, peer reviewing CEQA documents and related technical reports, conducting development review, preparing staff reports and conditions of approval, attending and making presentations at Planning Commission and City Council meetings, working with homeowners and businesses, providing information on historic preservation, and other related tasks.

Our team is adaptable and able to respond quickly. We have the big picture in mind and understand the importance of providing the highest quality customer service, being effective project managers and maintaining communication with the City. Our team has a vast knowledge in reviewing and/or processing discretionary and ministerial permits, managing projects from "beginning to end" and the preparation of documents in compliance with Federal, State, County, and other applicable Page I3
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regulations/policies. Our project managers keep accurate project schedules and budget tracking reports at all times. There is seldom a situation that can arise that we have not already seen and resolved.

We have a well -established Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) Program that will be implemented at the beginning of and throughout this contract. Our QA/QC Program includes a rigorous set of steps to ensure that all of our work products and deliverables are completed accurately the first time and meet or exceed the project's goals. These include providing clear decisions and direction; continual supervision by experienced professionals; ongoing review of completed work products to ensure accuracy and completeness; utilizing project checklists; and continuous documentation of project decisions, assumptions, and recommendations.

C.2 Environmental Documentation Services
Altum has successfully completed numerous environmental documents for both private and public clients, including Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declarations (IS/MNDs) and Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) pursuant to CEQA for residential, commercial, and mixed -use developments; large master plans and specific plans; general plan amendments; rezoning projects; infrastructure; and parks and recreation projects. We have a great deal of experience managing on -call contracts with local agencies and we have prepared environmental documents for projects with quick time -frames and for controversial developments.

Altum provides a qualified, experienced, and efficient team who prepares high quality, legally - defensible environmental CEQA and NEPA documents and technical studies with simple and concise language. Our environmental studies are prepared to fully comply with government guidelines and regulations. These studies address potentially significant environmental impacts of a proposed project and outline creative mitigation measures to reduce those impacts. Several technical firms are included on our team in this proposal and will provide detailed analysis for key issue areas of impact analysis (i.e., Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions) and will assist with preparation of any technical studies required by the City. Collectively, our team is fully capable of addressing each of the issue areas of impact analysis contained in the Appendix G checklist of the CEQA guidelines and will provide the City with a sound and technical environmental analysis.

D. FIRM PROFILE
Firm Name
Year Founded
Type
Offices
Staff
The Altum Group
2009
S Corporation (CA)
Headquarters — Palm Desert, CA
Texas Location — San Antonio, TX
32 Full Time Employees

OFFICE LOCATION
This contract will be managed by Altum's team based in Palm Desert, 45 miles from the City of Beaumont.

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F. PROPOSED TEAM
For this contract with the City of Beaumont we have included a robust project team that is adequately staffed and trained to successfully complete any planning or environmental assignments for the City.

F.1 Altum Staff
Mike Peroni - President
Mr. Peroni has nearly 50 years of experience in municipal planning, environmental planning, and urban design. He has served as office manager/principal as well as project manager on a variety of projects throughout Southern California, representing a mixture of large- and small-scale land developments including educational, resort, industrial, residential, recreational, commercial, wind energy, solar energy, and capital improvement projects. Prior to forming The Altum Group and other private consulting firms, Mr. Peroni served as the Environmental Planner for several regional municipalities, where he was involved in preparation of CEQA documents and prepared numerous Grant -Funded EAs to satisfy NEPA. Currently he oversees all planning and entitlement submittals and provides in-depth knowledge of the processes needed to have projects approved. His regional work includes projects throughout the Inland Empire such as the Alessandro Heights Arroyo Preservation EIR (Recipient of APA Award) and the Chicago/Central Avenue Shopping Center EIR for the City of Riverside, Rialto Gateway Specific Plan/EIR, The Avenue Specific Plan EIR for the City of Ontario, and the Highland Hills Specific Plan EIR for the City of San Bernardino.

Stephen Nieto, MA - Director of Urban Design + Land Development Mr. Nieto has over 10 years of professional experience and serves as the Director of Altum's Urban Design practice. He has worked extensively on international and domestic large-scale master planning, urban design, and architectural projects. He has broad experience working with clients in the public and private sector to create implementable master plans, dynamic mixed- use developments, and multi -family residential projects with a focus on human -scale design, sustainability, and pedestrian oriented environments. In his Director role at Altum, Mr. Nieto developed the Urban Design Program for Specific Plans that covered over two square miles in the Coachella Valley and is served as the lead designer for The Shield at One Coyote Way Project, a large-scale master planned development that includes entertainment, hospitality, recreational, residential, medical, and commercial uses. Previously he prepared conceptual site plans for the Vista del Norte Project, helped bring The Valley Center Mixed Use project to initial planning stages, and designed the site planning framework for the Empire Grand Oasis event planning project.

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Anna Choudhuri — Environmental Planning Manager
Ms. Choudhuri is an experienced project manager with over 19 years of professional experience in the oversight and delivery of environmental projects.

Her experience is in project management, grant administration, land development, project analysis, document preparation as well as senior quality assurance & quality control reviews for over 200 different projects in California, New Mexico, Arizona, Washington, and Louisiana, in compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and other relevant State laws and regulations. As a planning professional and a former Planning Commissioner for the City of Davis, Ms. Choudhuri also prepared and provided technical training at professional conferences such as the American Planning Association and the California League of Cities. Work
Rich Malacoff, A1CP - Principal Planner
Mr. Malacoff has over 30 years of experience in land use planning and environmental impact analysis in Southern California. He brings a high level of planning and design knowledge and understanding to the project team through his work for the Cities of Redlands, Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, and the Caltrans District 08 Planning Department. Mr. Malacoff uses his municipal experience to ensure projects are processed correctly and expeditiously. At Altum he oversees Planning and Entitlement assignments for private development clients and works as the go-between for City inquiries. In addition, he has provided contract planning services to the City of Redlands at various times based on his ability to understand the City and provide excellent customer service. Mr. Malacoff possesses a high level of CEQA knowledge and understanding through his work providing oversight for CEQA documents, his assistance with review of developer -provided studies, and his development of mitigation monitoring and reporting programs. He managed major projects including institutional, residential, commercial, and industrial developments for several Inland Empire cities. His most recent municipal experience includes work on the Two Bunch Palms Specific Plan EIR Addendum and Desert Land Ventures Specific Plan EIR for the City of Desert Hot Springs, and the Dutch Bros Coffee IS/MND and Church at the Red Door Specific Plan IS/MND for the City of Indio.

Heather Boland —Associate Planner
Ms. Boland is an experienced planner with a background in environmental planning, municipal planning, GIS, and architectural design. Ms. Boland is a skilled graphic designer, with experience using the Adobe Creative Suite products to design land use maps, reports, and general graphics. She is also familiar with utilizing GIS to show demographic and land use data through digital mapping. As a municipal planner, she has experience with processing entitlement packages including peer reviewing supporting project CEQA documentation for projects in San Jacinto and Imperial Beach. She previously worked at the City of Holladay (UT) where she managed the public counter providing insight to the public as well as to City officials regarding impending projects. She recently finalized CEQA documents for the City of Palm Springs (RIOS Project Residential IS/MND) and the City of Desert Hot Springs (DHS 109 EIR). Ms. Boland has also assisted with preparation of several CEQA documents for private developers/projects including the Rancho Mirage Vista Del Sol IS/MND and Coachella 20 Acre Industrial Development IS/MND.

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Pamela Neal —Assistant Environmental Planner
Ms. Neal is an environmental planner focused on CEQA and NEPA documentation as well as using ArcGIS to perform spatial analysis. Her background includes biochemistry laboratory research where she learned to gather and analyze data with varying focuses including statistics, ecology, biology, and chemistry. Ms. Neal previously performed spatial research for the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians land boundaries to assist with future development and infrastructure upgrades in tribal areas. Her environmental background includes work on IS/MNDs and EIRs involving residential, recreational, and commercial uses. Direct experience includes work on the Coachella Encanta Housing Project, Riverside County Desert Skies Residential Subdivision, and the Palm Desert Vista del Sol development.

James Bazua, P.E., QSD/QSP — Chief Engineer
Mr. Bazua has over 25 years of experience in Civil Engineering design and is one of the founding members of the firm. His "hands on" involvement with projects begins with planning -level design through preparation of construction documents for approval. His specific areas of expertise encompass design of water and sanitary sewer systems, storm drain systems, and preparation of hydrologic and hydraulic studies using StormCAD and WSPG software. A certified Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) and Developer (QSD), Mr. Bazua inspects projects for compliance with SWPPP requirements. As Altum's Stormwater Lead, he oversees preparation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) for qualifying Altum projects. He is responsible for preparing all hydrology and water quality studies and reports for Altum and assists with preparation of issue analysis for CEQA documentation regarding these subject areas.

F.2 Subconsultants
Mike Dickerson, INCE, Principal — MD Acoustics
Mike Dickerson has a passion for the science of sound and vibration and has worked professionally in acoustical engineering since 2002. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, emphasizing in acoustics from Brigham Young University in Utah. He is currently a member of the Institute of Noise Control Engineers (INCE). Motivated by professional growth and opportunity, Mr. Dickerson formed his own acoustical engineering firm, MD Acoustics in 2012. Mr. Dickerson's versatile experience includes leading and assisting in the design and review of many facets of acoustical engineering and air quality projects, including but not limited to: air/noise assessments, ceiling/floor assembly design, architectural design, acoustical product design, vibration analysis and noise mitigation strategies. He has successfully completed over 4,200 acoustical/air quality assessment reports for various engineering companies, municipalities and other agencies (both public and private). His strategic project planning and cost-effective management solutions enabled him to excel in the field of Acoustics and project management.

Barry Nerhus, Principal Biologist/Wildlife Ecologist - Endemic Barry Nerhus is a Wildlife Ecologist with over 15 years of experience in biological research, environmental assessment, wildlife studies, contract management, and interagency coordination.

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surveys and monitoring, habitat restoration ecology, wetland science, botany, and ornithology. He has conducted protocol surveys throughout southern California, managed several populations in Orange County, including Fairview Park and UC Irvine's onsite populations. He also has restored habitat to augment at least six pairs of California gnatcatchers in Orange County. He has conducted several Biological Assessments in Orange County, San Diego, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles Counties that included conducting presence/absence surveys for these species. He has surveyed the Least Bell's Vireo for highway and bridge projects throughout southern California. Over three years, he conducted positive result surveys and managed the Least Bell's vireo population at the Mojave River bridge was being constructed for Caltrans District 8. He also has restored over 40 acres of least Bell's vireo habitat that he continues to monitor three pairs of least Bell's vireo that established in the riparian habitat.

Jessica DeBusk, B.S., M.B.A., Principal Investigator, Paleontology - PaleoWest Ms. DeBusk is an Office Principal with 18 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry serving variously as technical specialist, project manager, or subject matter expert in support of 500+ projects. Ms. DeBusk also serves as PaleoWest's Paleontology Program Manager. As such, she is responsible for the oversight of PaleoWest's paleontological work and oversees and directs PaleoWest's project paleontologists and paleontological field and laboratory technicians in all our offices. Ms. DeBusk has extensive experience completing paleontological resource inventory and monitoring projects in California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, and Texas.

Tiffany C. Clark, Ph.D., RPA, Principal Archaeologist - PaleoWest Ms. Clark is a Senior Archaeologist with over 25 years of experience in cultural resource management in California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Her professional experience includes all phases of survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, research design, report preparation, construction monitoring, Native American consultation, and project management. She has prepared numerous technical reports and environmental documents for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Section 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Dr. Clark is a member of the Register of Professional Archaeologists and exceeds the Secretary of Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards in Archaeology.

Roberta Thomas, MA, RPA, Senior Archaeologist/Project Manager - PaleoWest Ms. Thomas has more than 13 years of archaeological experience in cultural resource management.

During this time, she has served as Project Manager, Field Supervisor, Crew Chief, and Field Technician for archaeological projects throughout California. She is qualified under the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Archaeology and is certified by the Register of Professional Archaeologists. Ms. Thomas has been responsible for conducting cultural resource records searches and literature reviews; survey and documentation, testing and evaluation, and data recovery archaeological investigations; and construction mitigation monitoring and compliance including development of cultural resource management plans and developing and conducting workers' environmental awareness training. In addition, she has prepared technical reports and documents for compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and Section 106 and 110 of the NHPA.

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Gregory Farrand, PG, CEG - Principal Geologist — Ninyo & Moore Mr. Farrand's professional experience includes geologic and geotechnical investigations for treatment plants, reservoirs, dams, tunnels, pipelines, highways, bridges, power plants, quarries, groundwater resources, and environmental impact reports. Mr. Farrand has authored scientific papers on fault and landslide hazards, and coastal bluff stability in southern California and Baja California. He has performed extensive field mapping, analyses of borings and trenches, seismic refraction surveys, remote sensing surveys, and environmental studies. His responsibilities consist of technical direction to the staff of geologists and field personnel, and in-house Quality Assurance/Quality Control review of investigations and analyses on geologic, hydrogeologic, and geotechnical projects.

Marci Richards, PG, QSP/D — Senior Geologist — Ninyo & Moore As a Senior Geologist, Ms. Marci Richards has extensive experience in managing environmental programs, environmental regulatory compliance, conducting hazardous substance characterization of soil, groundwater, and soil vapor, remediation planning and oversight, preparing import and export soil reuse protocols and soil management plans, and interfacing with regulatory oversight agencies.

Ms. Richards has been responsible for portfolios of sites (70+) managed by multiple project managers and regulatory agencies in southern California, as well as individual large scale, interdisciplinary, and multi -phase projects. Responsibilities have included task and regulatory compliance, Phase I and II ESA Management task and life -cycle cost estimation and budget management, proposal preparation for nation-wide and local projects, preparation and review of technical reports, health and safety support, oversight of multi -discipline teams, and leadership.

George Ghossain, P.E., MSCE, MPA - Principal Engineer - IEG Mr. Ghossain is a principal engineer at Integrated Engineering Group (IEG) with over 13 years of experience in the public sector and seven years in the private sector. During his professional years in the public sector, George had the opportunity to review, manage and lead large scale and complex projects where he developed the vision and technical approach needed to successful complete projects. Additionally, he took a lead role in the development and implementation of a successful partnering commitment between various department within the organization and with other regional regulatory agencies such as SANDAG, Caltrans and MTS. As a consultant, George developed an extensive experience in the preparation of parking studies and transportation planning studies for general plans, community plans, specific plans and large scale private developments. He also prepared mobility and multimodal studies to balance all modes of transportation on neighborhood and community scales.

G. REFERENCES
The Altum staff has extensive experience in the Counties of Riverside and San Bernardino and have managed on -call contracts for many public agencies including the Cities of Palm Springs, Indio, Colton, Redlands, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Solana Beach, and Moreno Valley. Through our experience in working directly with public agencies and having former employees of public agencies we understand their needs and can provide superior planning services. The following projects outline our previous experience with public agency planning services contracts, project management services, and peer reviews.

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City of San Jacinto Contract Planning
Client: Kevin White - Planning Manager - (951) 487-7330 Project Team: Stephen Nieto, Rich Malacoff, Heather Boland, Anna Choudhuri Dates: February 2021 - Present
The Altum Group is currently on assignment with the City of San Jacinto providing contract planning services as well as project management services for large-scale entitlement applications. Staff previously worked on site at City Hall providing counter service and are now working remotely with City staff via secure digital file transfer systems and virtual meeting platforms. Specific tasks that are performed for the City include:

Checking for completeness of formal applications (CUP, SP, TPM, TTM, ZC, GPA, etc.) Providing Project Management services for assigned projects Distributing applicable documents to internal Development Committee/Departments Distributing and coordinate applicable materials to external agencies Reviewing and commenting on all project related plans, studies, and other documents Coordinating and communicating with key stakeholders
Preparing staff reports, conditions of approval, and resolutions Scheduling and maintaining necessary project status reports Overseeing the process for preparation of CEQA documentation Peer reviewing CEQA/NEPA documents and related technical reports Incorporating the CEQA findings into Staff Report and resultant agency actions (i.e., resolutions) To date, Altum staff have worked on entitlement packages for a variety of projects:

Sunterra — Tentative Tract Map and Planned Development with 215 SFR lots Altum staff are helping the City process their TTM, Planned Development, and ISMND. We have reviewed everything and been the lead planner (meaning we collect all comments from departments and coordinate everything). We will be submitting their documents for Public Review, and then bringing the applications to the Planning Commission.

Bray — Tentative Tract Map and Planned Development with 181 SFR Lots; Change of Zone and GP Amendment
Altum staff are helping the City process their TTM, Planned Development, GP amendment, Change of Zone, and then their ISMND. We have reviewed everything and been the lead planner (meaning we collect all comments from departments and coordinate everything). We will be submitting their documents for Public Review, and then bringing the applications to the Planning Commission and City Council.

Record Map 38019 — Tentative Tract Map with 135 SFR Lots and Planned Development Altum staff are helping the City process their TTM, Planned Development, and ISMND. We have reviewed everything and been the lead planner (meaning we collect all comments from departments and coordinate everything). We will be submitting their documents for Public Review, and then bringing the applications to the Planning Commission.

Silver Beach — Tentative Tract Map with 130 SFR Lots, Planned Development; GP amendment and change of zone

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Altum staff are helping the City process their TTM, Planned Development, GP amendment, Change of Zone, and then their ISMND. We have reviewed everything and been the lead planner (meaning we collect all comments from departments and coordinate everything). We will be submitting their documents for Public Review, and then bringing the applications to the Planning Commission and City Council.

City of Indian Wells Planning Services
Client: Jon Berg, Community Development Director — (760) 776-0229 Project Team: Stephen Nieto, Rich Malacoff, Heather Boland Subconsultants: MD Acoustics, PaleoWest, Ninyo & Moore, IEG Dates: August 2021 - Present
The Altum Group holds a professional services agreement for on -call contract planning and environmental consulting services to the City of Indian Wells. Staff is available to work remotely and on -site and provide the following services:

Reviewing and processing ministerial applications and discretionary entitlements, such as: Plan Checks, Zoning Clearances, Sign Permits, Conditional Use Permits, Temporary Use Permits, Variances, Design Review, Tentative Maps, and General Plan and Zoning amendments.

Meeting with developers, engineers, property owners, contractors and other individuals to discuss, advise, explain processes and suggest improvements regarding potential projects, pre - applications, development applications, feasibility analysis, conceptual development plans and code interpretation.

Analyzing projects for compliance with the City's General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Map Act, Design Guidelines, applicable Specific Plans, planning areas and other land use and housing policies.

Writing and managing the production of staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, conditions of approval, and give oral presentations.

Serving as extension of Staff at the City's Design Review Committee, Planning Commission and/or City Council meetings.

Conducting site visits.

Answering public inquiries regarding property zoning and/or General Plan land uses, application submittal requirements, as necessary.

Sprouts Market — Conditional Use Permit Modification; Staff Reports, Council Meetings Staff recently assisted with the processing of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) modification for a new Sprouts Market located within an empty Ralphs grocery building. Heather Boland and Rich Malacoff prepared the staff reports for the Planning Commission and City Council for the project. These included the project decision, conditions of approval, and the public noticing.

Rich Malacoff also presented the project to Council on behalf of the City. The project was unanimously approved.

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City of Palm Springs On -Call Environmental Assessment (CEQA) Services Client: Glenn Mlaker, AICP - Associate Planner - (760) 323-8245 Project Team: Anna Choudhuri, Rich Malacoff, Heather Boland, Pamela Neal Subconsultants: MD Acoustics, PaleoWest, Ninyo & Moore
Dates: 2019 - Present
The Altum Group was awarded a contract by the City of Palm Springs to provide CEQA documentation services for various private and public sector development projects located throughout the City.

Projects range from significant resort hotels with adjoining retail, recreation, and residential components to single-family subdivisions. Studies anticipated include Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations or Environmental Impact Reports as well as a variety of technical studies (Air Quality/GHG, Noise, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, and Traffic). To date, Altum has been contracted to complete the following documents:

Desert AIDS Medical Campus IS/MND - IS/MND examining an expansion to the Desert AIDS medical offices/facilities in the City of Palm Springs. The project includes construction of an 18,500 square foot Pavilion, site and landscaping improvements to the existing campus, and the construction of 61 special needs affordable housing units on a 13.2 -acre site. The project included peer review of a number of applicant provided technical studies prior to inclusion in the IS/MND.
▪ RIOS Project IS/MND — IS/MND examining the development of 24 condominiums and commercial space within four vacant and undeveloped parcels. The site is surrounded by residential uses and outfitted with public utilities (roads, sewers, etc.) so key issues were limited to biological and cultural resources.
■ 2700 East Ale.o Road IS/MND— IS/MND examining a Change of Zone, General Plan Amendment, and Tentative Tract Map. The project includes the subdivision of a 2.53 -acre site into eight (8) parcels for future single-family residences.
■ Casa Verona IS/MND - IS/MND examining a proposed Change of Zone to rezone a 6.44 -acre vacant parcel, and a Tentative Tract Map subdividing the parcel into 31 individual lots for single- family homes.
■ Desert Flower Farms Project IS/MND - IS/MND and technical report peer review for a cannabis cultivation, Type 6 manufacturing, and distribution facility.

On -Call CEQA Consultants Contract, Rancho Cucamonga, CA Client: Jennifer Nakamura —Associate Planner— (909) 477-2750 Project Team: Mike Peroni, Rich Malacoff
Subconsultants: PaleoWest
Dates: 2019 - 2022
The Altum Group held an on -call contract with the City of Rancho Cucamonga to provide CEQA services for future development projects managed by the Community Development Department. Staff provided peer review services to the City for a number of individual projects. Each document was prepared by an outside consultant and Altum staff reviewed the documents and all associated technical studies for completeness and correctness. Key projects that were reviewed include:

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Christ's Church of the Valley IS/MND Peer Review - CEQA IS/MND and supporting technical studies for the Christ's Church of the Valley Campus Expansion and Improvements Project. • Hellman Avenue IS/MND Peer Review — CEQA IS/MND and supporting technical studies for the Hellman Avenue Project. The project involves construction and operation of a 174,745 square feet industrial warehouse building on 8.09 acres at the southwest corner of 8th street and Hellman Avenue.
■ Scheu Distribution Center IS/MND Peer Review - CEQA IS/MND and supporting technical studies for the Scheu Distribution Center Project involving construction and operation of four new industrial buildings on 13.23 acres. The project involves industrial space, office space, parking, and landscaping.
■ Residential Development Site IS/MND Peer Review — CEQA IS/MND and related technical studies for the development of an approximately 40 -acre site within the Etiwanda north specific plan project area in Rancho Cucamonga.
• Speedway Commerce Development Protect EIR Peer Review — CEQA EIR and related technical studies for the development of an approximate 650,000 square foot warehouse development located on a 36 -acre project site located at the intersection of Napa Street and Etiwanda Avenue in Rancho Cucamonga.

H. SCOPE OF SERVICES
H.1 Contract Planning
In a Contract Planning role for the City, Altum would support Staff in the review and processing of various project entitlement applications as submitted. Each application will be unique and may require a variety of tasks that will require Altum and City coordination to develop a specific scope of work. In general, Altum assumes that the following tasks will at minimum be necessary to properly process the plans through the Planning Commission and City Council:

Review and process ministerial applications and discretionary entitlements, such as: Plan Checks, Zoning Clearances, Sign Permits, Conditional Use Permits, Temporary Use Permits, Variances, Design Review, Tentative Maps, and General Plan and Zoning amendments.

Meet with developers, engineers, property owners, contractors and other individuals to discuss, advise, explain processes and suggest improvements regarding potential projects, pre - applications, development applications, feasibility analysis, conceptual development plans and code interpretation.

Analyze projects for compliance with the City's General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Map Act, Design Guidelines, applicable Specific Plans, planning areas and other land use and housing policies.

Write and manage the production of staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, conditions of approval, and give oral presentations.

Serve as extension of Staff at the City's Design Review Committee, Planning Commission and/or City Council meetings when necessary.

Conduct site visits, as necessary.

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Be physically available or through virtual meeting platforms during regular business hours to answer public inquiries regarding property zoning and/or General Plan land uses, application submittal requirements, as necessary.

The Altum Planning/Environmental Planning team is capable of serving as extension of City staff from the beginning to the end of the planning process to ensure proper documentation and comprehensive analysis. Our planning skillset includes preparing and reviewing legislative applications such as General Plan amendments, Specific Plan amendments, annexations and zone changes, analysis of review of entitlements, community outreach of development projects or Agency initiatives, and assignments on the public information counter. Altum's staff is also experienced in providing high-level management services for all kinds of projects, including planning, environmental (CEQA and NEPA), engineering, GIS, and surveying. We have prepared a number of Specific Plans, Specific Plan Amendments, and Project Master Plans, and worked on large-scale development projects throughout Southern California. Based on this experience, we believe that Altum's project team has the proven capability to perform the services needed for the City.

H.2 CEQA Documentation
As noted in the City's scope of work, the selected consultant may be required to prepare Initial Studies, MNDs, El Rs and other CEQA documents and notices, as necessary. For the City, Altum's project team would use the following approach when selected for any CEQA documentation assignment:

1. Altum's project manager and deputy project manager would prepare for and attend a kickoff meeting with City staff, scheduling the meeting, preparing an agenda and related meeting notes.

2. Review design plans and existing information prepared for a proposed project.

3. Conduct preliminary environmental review to determine the appropriate CEQA and/or NEPA document(s) to be prepared. Note: Altum will review all materials provided by the City and determine the appropriate level of CEQA and/or NEPA analysis, and discuss our findings with City staff, prior to undertaking the preparation of a CEQA document or any technical studies.

4. Based on the results of items 1-3, conduct field visits and prepare technical reports of environmental issues as needed, including but not limited to:
a. Biological Resources Assessments and Focused Surveys; b. Cultural Resources Assessments for both Archaeological, Paleontological Resources, and Historical Assessments performed by an Architectural Historian if structures are deemed to be potentially significant;
c. Traffic Impact Assessments for new projects that generate operational trips and Traffic Construction Management Plans for temporary detours or proposed haul routes; d. Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas/Health Risk Assessments;
e. Noise Assessments; and
f. Geotechnical Studies.

5. If required our project team will prepare permit applications and coordinate with regulatory agencies including but not limited to the Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (Colorado River Basin), South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), US Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau

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of Land Management, or the Bureau of Reclamation. If required, Altum staff has experience working with Native American tribes and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

6. Based on the project description and the findings of any technical studies prepared for the project, prepare environmental documentation for proposed projects including:
a. Categorical Exemptions (CE) — prepare the project description, findings, and conclusions under CEQA, and prepare the Notice of Exemption. Altum will submit the Notice of Exemption to the Riverside County Clerk of the Board on behalf of the City. b. IS/MND, or an Initial Study to focus on issues that would be addressed in an EIR — prepare detailed project description and analyze all impacts in Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines compared to the existing conditions of the project site. Any required technical studies would be incorporated into the Initial Study.
c. EIR — If a project is determined to have significant environmental impacts, Altum will prepare a Notice of Preparation (NOP) to be distributed as instructed by City Staff. Altum will prepare an EIR, covering all potential impacts in detail. The EIR will be prepared in compliance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15080 through 15097.

7. Attend regular meetings and/or conference calls with City staff, attended by appropriate Altum project team members depending on the project and specific environmental issues.

8. Public Hearings. Altum team members may be asked to attend community meetings, Scoping Meetings, Planning Commission, or City Council public hearings. For these meetings we would assist by providing presentation materials, and if requested, would facilitate meetings.

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Education:

Bachelor of Science with Honors,
Urban Planning, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona,
California, 1972.

Associate of Science with Great
Distinction, Architecture, Sacramento
City College, Sacramento, California,
1969.

Associations:

Charter Member of American
Planning Association
Member of the Association of
Environmental Planners
Member of Urban Land Institute
Qualifications:

Mr. Peroni has over 45 years of experience in municipal planning, environmental planning, and urban design. He had his own consulting practice (Smith, Peroni & Fox, Planning Consultants, Inc.) for 12 years and has served as a principal with other firms prior to establishing The Altum Group. Since becoming a consultant in 1979, he has served as office manager/principal as well as project manager on a variety of projects throughout the Inland Empire, representing a mixture of large- and small-scale land developments including resort, industrial, residential, recreational, commercial, wind energy, and public projects.

He has served as a board member on the Downtown Business Improvement District, and also on the Board of Parks, Open Space and Trails (POST) in the City of Palm Springs. His community service includes terms as president of the Palm Springs Lions Club, Palm Springs Jaycees and Palm Springs Band Boosters. He is currently a Board Member of the Coachella Valley Lincoln Club.

Project Experience:

Regional Planning
Redlands General Plan/Master EIR, Redlands, CA
General Plan preparation and environmental analysis of 52 -square -mile study area.

General Plan Update and EIR, Coachella, CA
General Plan update and Environmental Impact Report (84 square miles), including GIS mapping program.

Palm Springs General Plan Update and EIR, Palm Springs, CA Environmental Impact Report for the 160 -square -mile study area including portions of the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains. This effort included policy development for unique biological communities in the mountain and canyons surrounding Palm Springs.

Residential Developments
Mirasera Specific Plan/ EIR, Riverside County, CA
Specific Plan/Environmental Impact Report and Tentative Maps for a 190 -acre mixed -use commerc tial community.

Alessandro Heights Arroyo Preservation (Recipient of APA Award) EIR, Riverside, CA Arroyo preservation study and Environmental Impact Report preparation of Hillside Development Standar Alessandro Heights area of the City.
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Prepared an Environmental Impact Report for a 454 -unit single-family residential subdivision on 113 acres in Thousand Palms, CA.

Highland Hills Specific Plan/EIR, City of San Bernardino, CA Preparation of Specific Plan/EIR for a 540 -acre mixed use residential community.

Andreas Cove Specific Plan/EIR, City of Palm Springs, CA Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report for a 450 -acre residential/hotel/golf course resort in Palm Springs, CA.

Commercial Developments
Rialto Gateway Specific Plan/EIR, Rialto, CA
Specific Plan/Environmental Impact Report for a 366 -acre freeway commercial project north of Interstate 10 in the City of Rialto, CA.

Chicago/Central Avenue Shopping Center EIR, Riverside, CA Environmental Impact Report for 11 -acre shopping center. Key issues included wetlands, traffic and land use.

The Avenue Specific Plan Draft/Final Supplemental EIR, Ontario, CA As Principal -in -Charge, is preparing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the revision to The Avenue Specific Plan. The changes include an increase in density of residential housing from 2,326 to 2,606 units, and an increase in the commercial space from 174,000 square feet to 250,000 square feet. Key issues include air quality, traffic, and noise.

Moreno Highlands Specific Plan EIR, Moreno Valley, CA
Environmental Impact Report for over 3,000 acres of mixed -use development at the east end of the City.

Section 4 - North Sphere Specific Plan (The Willows Golf and Mixed -Use Development) EIR, Palm Desert, CA Environmental Impact Report for 515 -acre mixed -use resort including commercial and sports park uses in the City of Palm Desert, CA.

Canyon Park Resort and Spa Specific Plan/Redevelopment EIR, Palm Springs, CA Environmental Impact Report, mitigation monitoring program, and statement of facts and findings for this 746 -acre resort/golf course/residential planned community in the foothills of Palm Springs, CA.

Indian Palms Redevelopment EIR, Indio, CA
Mr. Peroni helped prepare an Environmental Impact Report for a highly controversial redevelopment project to revitalize an outdated golf clubhouse and hotel. At the center of the controversy was an adobe structure that was alleged to have hosted several famous celebrities. The report included extensive evaluation of the visual and historical impacts tohe site.

Futura Valley Farms, Inc., Specific Plan/EIR, Beaumont, CA Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report for the preparation of Hillside Development Standard e n Heights area in the City of Beaumont.

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Director of Urban Design + Land Development
Education:

Master of Architecture, UCLA
Architecture and Urban Design, 2009
Bachelor of Architecture, California
State Polytechnic University,
Pomona, 2008
National Technological University
Athens, Greece, 2006
Registrations:

National Council of Architectural
Registration Board (in progress)
Associations:

City of La Quinta Planning
Commissioner, 2019 -Current
American Institutes of Architects,
Assoc. 2012 -Current
The Urban Land Institute, 2017 -
Current
Friends of Park 101, Board of
Directors 2013-2017
Qualifications:

Stephen Nieto has worked extensively on international and domestic large-scale master planning, urban design, and architectural projects. Stephen received a Master's degree in Architecture & Urban Design from UCLA in 2009 and since has worked with Los Angeles based design firms AECOM and Gensler. In 2017 Stephen joined La Quinta based architecture firm, South West Concepts as a senior designer and project manager for multi -family, retail, and commercial projects. In 2019 Stephen was appointed to the Planning Commission for the City of La Quinta; he is active in his community and believes good urban design can positively impact the health and well-being of all residents.

Stephen has broad experience working with clients in the public and private sector to create implementable master plans, dynamic mixed- use developments, single-family communities, and multi -family residential projects with a focus on human -scale design, sustainability, and pedestrian oriented environments. Stephen approaches each project with great sensibility toward contextual fit and attention to "place making". Past projects include Los Angeles River Revitalization Concept Plan and Master Plan Update, Orange Country Great Park Master Plan, Park 101 Freeway Cap Park, New Beijing City Waterfront Master Plan, NBA Clippers Arena Master Plan, the Los Angeles Summer Olympic Bid and Master Planning, and most recently the amendment of the NorthStar Specific Plan to facilitate the development of the new 250,000 SF Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA.

Project Experience:

Urban Design and Regional Planning
Contract Planning, Various Cities, CA
Mr. Nieto serves as the Contract Manager overseeing staff on assignment at the Cities of San Jacinto, Apple Valley, Indian Wells, and Imperial Beach. He also previously managed staff working on assignment with the City of Moreno Valley. Mr.

Nieto ensures all assignments from the Cities are thoroughly staffed and assists with questions regarding entitlements and architectural processes.

The Classic Club Master Plan and Northstar Specific Plan, Riverside County, CA Mr. Nieto is the lead planning team for the Classic Club Master and the Northstar Specific Plan, a 500+ acre mixed -use long range plan that surrounds an existing award winning 18 hole Classic Club Golf Course. The master plan includes a variety of uses from recreational open space, multi -family, commercial, industrial, hospitality, sport, and entertainment uses. Mr. Nieto recently lead a specific plan amendment to allow for a 295,000 SF Arena & Event Center as well as hospitality and multi -family uses. Planned development throughout the master plan in addition to the newly proposed arena are designed to be connected with a network of pedestrian and bike paths to promote walkability and non -vehicular www.thealtumgroup.com

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transportation. At full build the Classic Club will become a beacon for leisure, hospitality, sport, and entertainment in the Coachella Valley.

Valley Center Mixed Use Project Specific Plan, Cathedral City, CA Mr. Nieto provided Due Diligence services required for the development of The Valley Center Project. The proposed project is located on approximately 600 acres on Varner and Date Palm Drive in the City of Cathedral City. Mr. Nieto worked closely with the Client to prepare a Conceptual Land Use Plan for the subject property that attempted to yield the Client's lot count and intensity/density desires. The Plan was based on the proposed land uses allowed under the North City Specific Plan and other relevant agency zoning requirements. Two bubble concepts were developed for client's consideration and the final plan was prepared to scale, in color and printed in large format. The intent of these illustrations was to facilitate discussions with team members, City of Cathedral City representatives, and other civic leaders.

Thousand Palm Multi -Family Master Plan, Riverside County, CA Mr. Nieto is serving as the lead Urban Planner for the Thousand Palms Multi -Family Master Plan project located in the unincorporated Thousand Palms region of Riverside County. The development is seeking entitlements to develop two parcels for a Multi -Family Residential Development. The intent of the project is to provide high quality rental apartments designed to accommodate a range of demographics with a variety of open space amenities. Site amenities include a community center, community pools, central park, court yards, plazas, shade elements, dog park, pedestrian corridors and walkways that connect all areas of the site. The community center, central open space, and a linear "desert oasis" green belt is located at the heart of the plan to promote community interaction and convenient access to site amenities.

Della Development, Bastrop County, TX
Mr. Nieto assisted in the concept master plan and lotting design for a proposed residential development on over 200 acres in Bastrop County. The Project was Altum's first Urban Design + Land Development effort in the State of Texas.

Parks and Recreational Pro.ects
500 -Acre Sports, Entertainment, and Mixed -Use Community Master Plan, Riverside County, CA Mr. Nieto is the lead urban design components for this 500+ acre mixed use master plan located in the heart of the Coachella Valley. This new community is poised to become one of the Coachella Valley's most dynamic master planned communities in recent time. This family -first destination is planned with a "community first" approach, filled with open space opportunities, pedestrian trails and bike ways, parks, that is anchored with a sports, entertainment, and medical hub. The plan includes a 10,000 -seat arena and 14,000 -seat indoor sports stadium, home to the desert's top medical district, 45 acres outdoor sports park, hotels, a neighborhood hospital, ambulatory surgical center, and medical office building. Plans calls for over 3,000 new dwelling units, a town center, resort and hotel uses, outdoor amphitheater, soccer fields, indoor waterpark, and family emporium, which will feature indoor rock climbing, laser tag, bowling and more.

Empire Grand Oasis PAR Exhibits, Indio, CA
Mr. Nieto prepared a number of exhibits for a Pre -Application Review (PAR) for a proposed festival facility in Indio. The Client was seeking approval for a proposed permanent facility that would allow 26 major events and unlimited minor events (possibly less than 200) annually without having to apply for a temporary use permit process every time an event is planned. Altum initially provided Due Diligence services for the project to establish the best approach for th proval process from the County of Riverside. Several figures were required to show the project site and establish a al I- out for the events. Altum's Urban Design team was tasked with creating the overall Site Plan os- e Traffic/Transportation flow patterns, and other relevant images that accompanied the Client's sub

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Education:

M.A. Urban and Regional Planning,
University of New Orleans, LA
M.A., Financial Economics, University
of New Orleans, LA
B.A. English, St. Xavier's College,
Calcutta, India
Associations:

Association of Environmental
Professionals
American Planning Association
Appointments:

Louisiana Brownfields Association —
Board of Directors (2015 - 2018)
City of Davis Planning Commission —
member (2007-2014); Chair (2010-
2011)
City of Davis Innovation Park Task
Force — (2009 -2014)
Qualifications:

Ms. Choudhuri is an experienced project manager with over 19 years of professional experience in the oversight and delivery of environmental projects. Her experience is in project management, grant administration, land development, project analysis, document preparation as well as senior quality assurance & quality control reviews for over 200 different projects in California, New Mexico, Arizona, Washington, and Louisiana, in compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and other relevant State laws and regulations.

She was previously responsible for developing and maintaining regional Brownfields assessment and lending programs, for regional air quality/clean fuels initiatives, and for disaster recovery outreach and lending processes through US HUD's Restore Louisiana Small Business program.

As a project manager at Altum, she is responsible for writing and reviewing scopes of work, building internal and external project teams, and coordinating with technical teams, local, state and federal agencies. She oversees Altum's environmental staff and serves as a technical advisor to key staff in other departments who require assistance with entitlements and environmental clearance.

She served as a former Planning Commissioner for the City of Davis, CA, and also prepared and provided technical training at professional conferences including the American Planning Association and the California League of Cities.

Project Experience:

Community Facility Pro.ects
California State University Northridge Equity Innovation HUB IS/MND, Project Manager California State University Northridge, USU Extension FOC, Project Manager California State University Northridge, New Student Housing FOC, Project Manager City of Eastvale, Jurupa Community Services District, Eastvale Community Center IS/MND, Peer Reviewer City of lone, Charles Howard Park Improvement IS/MND, Project Manager City of Pittsburg, Bay Point BART Master Plan EIR, Project Manager City College of San Francisco, Infrastructure Improvements EIR, Principal -in -Charge City College of San Francisco, Performing Arts and Entertainment Center EIR, Project Manager Cordova Recreation and Park District, White Rock Community Park Improvement Project EA, Project Manag Oakland Unified School District, Downtown Educational Complex Project IS/MND, Senior CEQA Reviewer Los Angeles Unified School District, Cienega Elementary School Redevelopment Project EIR, Project er Los Angeles Unified School District, Reseda High School Redevelopment Project, Senior CEQA Re Los Angeles Unified School District, Reseda High School IS/MND, Project Manager Terrebonne Levee District, Falgout Canal Levee, Project Manager (Louisiana) www.thealtumgroup.com

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University of California Expansion EIR, Merced, Principal -in -Charge University of California Merced, LRDP EIR, Principal -In -Charge University of California Riverside, School of Business Expansion Addendum, Project Manager University of California Riverside, RUSD STEM Education Center EIR, Senior CEQA Reviewer University of California Riverside North District Development Plan EIR, Project Manager Development Projects
City of Boyle Heights Redevelopment, EIR, Project Manager City of Citrus Heights, Sayonara Redevelopment EA, Project Manager City of Eastvale, Eastvale Community Center IS/MND, Senior CEQA Reviewer City of Elk Grove, Lent Ranch EIR Findings of Fact, Project Planner City of Folsom, The Canyons IS/MND, Senior CEQA Reviewer City of Greenfield, 802 El Camino Real, Senior CEQA Reviewer City of Half Moon Bay, 320 Church Street IS/MND, Project Manager City of Long Beach, 5900 Cherry Avenue, Peer Reviewer
City of Livingston Blueberry Crossing Tentative Parcel Map IS, Senior CEQA Reviewer City of Petaluma, Davidon Homes EIR, Principal -in -Charge City of Pico Riviera, various redevelopment projects, Peer Reviewer City of Pomona, 811 S White Ave Technical Studies, Senior CEQA Reviewer City of Plymouth Housing Element Update Addendum, Senior CEQA Reviewer City of Sacramento, Panhandle Annexation and Planned Unit Development EIR, Assistant Project Manager — (also under sub -heading of Annexation Projects)
City of San Carlos, 665 Prospect Drive IS/MND, Project Manager City of Suisun City, The Salvation Army Suisun City Corps Community Center IS/MND, Project Manager City of Thousand Oaks, 325 Hampshire Blvd EIR, Senior Review County of Butte Housing Authority, Gridley Farm Labor Housing Rehabilitation MND/CE, Senior CEQA/NEPA Reviewer County of Colusa, Adams Group Tentative Subdivision Map IS/MND, Peer Reviewer County of Madera, Gunner Ranch West EIR, Project Manager - (also under sub -heading of Department and Project Management Projects)
County of Marin, Spirit Rock Meditation Center Master Plan Amendment IS/MND, Project Manager County of Nevada, Rincon del Rio CCRC EIR, Project Manager County of Placer, Amazing Facts Ministry EIR, Project Manager County of Sutter, Consolidated Housing Authority, Maple Park EA, Project Manager County of Yuba, Bear River EIR, Project Planner
Placer County Regional Planning Agency, North Lake Tahoe Preliminary Redevelopment Area Plans EA, Senior NEPA Reviewer— (also under sub -heading of NEPA projects)
Port of Ventura, Parcels 20 & 14 Redevelopment EIR, Project Manager (also under subheading for NEPA Projects) Port of Ventura, Maintenance Dredging CE, Project Manager (also under subheading for Development Projects) Port of Ventura, Floating Dock CE, Project Manager

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Rich Malacoff, MURP, AICP
Principal Planner
Education:

Bachelor of Science, Geography;
Florida State University;
Tallahassee, Florida; 1984
Master of Urban Planning; Hunter
College of The City University of New
York; New York City, New York; 1986
Registrations:

AICP- Member of the American
Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Associations:

Member of the American Planning
Association (APA)
Qualifications:

Mr. Malacoff has over 25 years of experience in land use planning and environmental impact analysis in California and is based out our Palm Desert Office. Mr. Malacoff has a Bachelor's Degree in Geography from Florida State University and Master's Degree from Hunter College of the City University of New York. Mr. Malacoff's first job was with the Planning Department of the City of New York where he worked in the Loft Conversion Unit evaluating requests to change industrial lofts to residential. At the California Department of Transportation he reviewed City Projects for their impact in the State Highway System and for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). He went on to work for various cities, including Redlands, Cathedral City, and Desert Hot Springs.

Mr. Malacoff is a current member of the American Planning Association and has his accreditation by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and is serving on the Diversity Committee for the American Planning Association's 2020 Conference. and has received accommodations from the Mayors of Cathedral City and Desert Hot Springs.

Project Experience:

Two Bunch Palms Specific Plan Amendment and EIR Addendum, Desert Hot Springs, CA Project Manager for a Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) to the development standards for zoning, landscaping, and architectural guidelines, relevant to a proposed RV Park on a 9 -acre parcel (2 lots) in Desert Hot Springs.

Church at the Red Door Specific Plan and IS/MND, Indio, CA Project Manager for preparation of a Specific Plan and Preliminary Design and Entitlements for the development of a worship center in Indio. The proposed project would be built in two phases with phase one consisting of a new church building and traversing covered outdoor walkway. Phase two consists of a two-story expansion along the eastern face of the church building.

Desert Land Ventures Specific Plan EIR, Desert Hot Springs, CA Assisted in the preparation of an EIR for the build -out of 123.4 acres of land known as Desert Land Ventures to incorporate mixed -use development and create a unique industrial/technology park for clean manufacturing and tech -based business with an emphasis on renewable energy and sustainable products, with the potential for destination hospi R,.ity and commercial/retail uses.

Dutch Bros Coffee Entitlements and IS/MND, Indio, CA
Provided Technical Oversight and Client Management for the Entitlement package, including an IS foot building consisting of a drive -through, patio area, and required parking. Close coordinati required to ensure all aspects of the entitlement package were complete. www.thealtumgroup.com

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Sunniva Cultivation Facility Entitlements, Cathedral City, CA Project Manager for 500,000 square foot cultivation facility which included managing the tasks for the Conditional Use Permit, Mitigated Negative Declaration, and all Public Hearings. This project had concurrent processing which required coordination among many different parties and ensuring all information was accurate.

Coachella Green Design Guidelines, Coachella, CA
Project Manager for developing Design Guidelines for a large Cannabis Cultivation and Processing Facility.

Redlands Sign Code, Redlands, CA
Project Manager for Sign Code Update. Managed Community Outreach with Chamber of Commerce and Business Community. Conducted Study Sessions with the Planning Commission and City Council which approved the Revised Ordinance. Implementation measures included working with Code Enforcement on procedure to inform the Business Community of the changes and managing the enforcement program.

Redlands Islamic Center, Redlands, CA
Project Manager for this place of worship and specific tasks included Community Outreach, Applicant Education on Development Process, and managing the development process from beginning to end.

Brookside Plaza, Redlands, CA
Project Manager for construction of Neighborhood Shopping Center which included Community Outreach, Plan Check, and preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. Managed Development Process from beginning to end.

Update Cathedral City Zoning Code, Cathedral City, CA
Revised City's Zoning Code to remove internal inconsistencies and to make the development process mope business friendly.

Staybridge Hotel, Cathedral City, CA
Project Manager for this 122 Room Hotel This project was considered controversial by the Community and required many meetings with the public which resulted in changes to the project. Other tasks included managing the Mitigated Negative Declaration, coordinating photo -simulations, working with Acoustics Engineer, providing updates with Investment Team, and managing the entitlement process.

Various Positions/Tasks, Inland Empire, CA
Project Manager for the following projects for which task included everything from project submittal to issuing Certificates of Occupancy:
• Cimarron Cove Housing Tract, Cathedral City
• Volkswagen of Palm Springs, Cathedral City
• Vista Palm Housing Tract, Desert Hot Springs
• Flamingo Resort, Desert Hot Springs