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and above the specific information requested in this RFP, such information should be included as a separate appendix and placed at the end of the proposal.

Postmarks by this date are unacceptable and no facsimiles will be accepted. Please mail or deliver your response in a sealed envelope with "City of Bell Gardens Climate Action Plan" written below the address label and addressed as follows:

City Clerk's Office
Attention: Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
Bell Gardens Climate Action Plan RFP Response
City of Bell Gardens
7100 Garfield Avenue
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Questions and Inquiries
To ensure a fair and objective RFP process and evaluation, all questions and inquiries related to this RFP shall be addressed in writing to Steven Jones, City Planner, at s'ones :bellgardenseorq. The deadline for written questions and inquiries is Wednesday, May 15, 2024. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The tentative schedule for this RFP is as follows:

Release of RFP
Date
Deadline for Q&A Written Submittals
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Virtual Meeting Question and Answer Session
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Proposal Submission Deadline
Tuesday, May 28th, 2024
Interviews for Qualified Consultants
Week of Monday, July 7th
2024
Tentative City Council Consultant Selected/Agreement Approval Monday, August 12, 2024

DEFINITIONS, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS
Definitions: To simplify and clarify the language throughout this RFP, the following definitions shall apply:

CITY COUNCIL: The elected officials of the City of Bell Gardens, who have been given the authority to exercise such powers and jurisdiction on all City business as conferred by the State Constitution and the City of Bell Gardens Municipal Code.

AGREEMENT: An agreement between the City and the selected consultant to furnish professional services over a designated period (such as the sample form attached as Exhibit A).

CONSULTANT: Organization, firm, or individual offering a proposal in response to this RFP.

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Proposal General Terms and Conditions:

Electronic Documents
Consultants may be supplied with the original RFP documents in electronic form to aid in the preparation of proposal(s). By accepting these electronic documents, each Consultant agrees not to edit or change the language or format of these documents. Submission of a proposal by Consultants signifies full agreement with this requirement.

Receipt of Proposals
Submitted proposal(s) must be properly addressed and received by the City prior to the date and time specified. The mere fact that the proposal was dispatched will not be considered; the Consultant must ensure that the proposal is delivered.

Proposals received after the date and time specified shall be returned and will be considered void and unacceptable. The City is not responsible for the lateness of the mail carrier, etc.; and the time/date stamp of receipt by the City Clerk's Office shall be the official time of receipt.

Alterations
Proposal documents cannot be physically altered or amended after the closing date. Alterations made before closing must be initialed by the Consultant to guarantee authenticity. Proposals may not be withdrawn after the proposal closing date, and each Consultant agrees to this stipulation upon submittal of its proposal. However, all proposals are subject to negotiation before an agreement is awarded as further described below.

Communication
The City shall not be responsible for any verbal communication between any employee of the City and any proposed Consultant. Only written requirements and qualifications will be considered.

No oral statement of any person shall modify or otherwise change, or affect the terms, conditions, or specifications stated in the resulting contract.

Reservations
The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received as a result of this RFP. The City's potential award of an Agreement will not be based on any single factor, nor will it be based solely or exclusively on the lowest cost proposal. If an Agreement is awarded, it will be awarded to the Consultant who in the judgment of the City has presented an optimal balance of relevant experience, price, quality of service, work history and other factors which the City may consider relevant and important in determining which proposal(s) is best for the City. The City reserves the right to cancel or modify this RFP. There is no guarantee that the City will award an Agreement.

Reimbursements
The Consultant shall be solely and exclusively responsible for all costs incurred in connection with the preparation and submission of the proposals; demonstrations; interviews; preparation of responses to questions and requests for additional information; for contract discussions; or for anything in any way related to this RFP. The City is not liable for any costs incurred by a Exhibit 2

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proposer in response to this RFP. Whether or not a Consultant is awarded an Agreement pursuant to this RFP, no proposer shall be entitled to reimbursement for any costs or expenses associated with the Consultant's participation in this RFP process.

Certification
Any proposal that does not contain all the information requested in this RFP will be considered incomplete and may be rejected by the City.

Funding
The City operates and is funded on a fiscal yearly basis. Accordingly, the City reserves the right to terminate, without any liability, any Agreement for which funding is not available.

Negotiations
Negotiations may be conducted with responsible Consultants who submit proposals that are reasonably susceptible of being selected. All Consultants reasonably susceptible of being selected based on criteria set forth in this RFP may be given an opportunity to make a presentation and/or interview. Although this process will ultimately result in the award of a single Agreement, the City reserves the right to negotiate an Agreement with more than one (1) firm.

Additional Information
During the proposal evaluation process, the City reserves the right, where it may serve the City's best interest, to request additional information or clarifications from Consultants. The City also reserves the right to investigate the qualifications of the proposed Consultant(s) as it deems appropriate.

RFP
Consultants should be aware that the RFP and the contents of the successful proposal will become a part of any subsequent contractual documents that may arise from this RFP.

Following the Proposal Submission Deadline, the City, pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Govt. Code Section 6250 et seq.) reserves the right to make copies of all submitted proposals available for inspection and copying by any interested member of the public, except to the limited extent the City determines that any information contained in a proposal is legally privileged under the California Public Records Act. By submission of a proposal, Consultants acknowledge and agree that their proposal and any information contained therein may be disclosed by the City to interested members of the public, including other proposers. All responses to the RFP received become a matter of public record and shall be regarded as public records, except for those elements in each proposal which are defined by the Proposer as business or trade secrets and plainly marked as "Confidential," "Trade Secret," or "Proprietary." The City shall not in any way be liable or responsible for the disclosure of any such proposal or portions thereof, if they are not plainly marked as "Confidential," "Trade Secret," or "Proprietary" or if disclosure is required under the Public Records Act. Any proposal which contains language purporting to render all or significant portions of the proposal "Confidential," "Trade Secret," or "Proprietary" shall be regarded as non -responsive.

Award of the Agreement
Award of the Agreement will be by the City Council at a public meeting.

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BACKGROUND
The City of Bell Gardens is a General Law City governed by an elected five (5) -member City Council that appoints the City Manager. The City has a population of approximately 39,000 in an area of 2.4 square miles and is located in the southeastern part of Los Angeles County.

In July 2017, California's legislature passed Assembly Bill 398 (AB 398) to reauthorize and extend until 2030 the state's cap -and -trade GHG emissions reduction program setting the GHG emissions target of at least 40 percent (40%) below the 1990 level of emissions by the year 2030. As of 2015, about 86 percent (86%) of California's GHG emissions were related to the consumption of energy. The original bill, AB 32, passed in 2006 authorized the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to monitor and regulate sources emitting greenhouse gases. The initial target was to reduce emissions to the 1990 level by 2020. An executive order from California's governor targets an 80 percent (80%) reduction from 1990 levels by 2050. Impacts of climate change are occurring sooner than expected and are disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable among us in disadvantaged communities. Many impacts are expected to become more frequent and severe.

The City of Bell Gardens is seeking professional consultant services to work with staff, environmental working groups, regional public agencies, community stakeholders, businesses, City Council, and other applicable boards, commissions, and committees to develop a comprehensive, robust, and innovative BGCAP that will:

I. Evaluate current GHG emissions from both City government and the local community; II. Assess the City's vulnerability to the ongoing effects of climate change; III. Identify local and regional climate challenges, opportunities, and direct impacts to the City of Bell Gardens and propose adaptation strategies.

IV. Recommend GHG emission reduction targets and develop a suite of feasible tier -level recommendations and effective mitigation strategies to reduce GHG emissions and enhance the City's sustainability profile;
V. Establish implementation measures, policy recommendations, and metrics for measuring progress;

SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Scope of Work, as may be modified through negotiation and/or by written addendum, will be made a part of the future Agreement. The project would align with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) division of procurement and contracts agreement. Noted in the Caltrans agreement, Item No. 33 (Exhibit B), all deliverables produced under this Restricted Grant Agreement (RGA), including but not limited to, all work and deliverables conceived or made, are under the ownership and propriety property of Caltrans. Please provide brief itemized answers that correspond to each numbered section that clearly describe how your firm would approach Exhibit 2

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the task. The selected Consultant would be responsible for providing the following services to the City:

Task 1: Project kick-off and project management
Organize, attend, and lead a program kick-off meeting with the City to discuss procedures, program expectations, and administrative items such as invoicing and reporting. The Consultant shall work closely with the City to create a program work plan that includes strategies, approaches, and implementation methodology to successfully reach the target audience and achieve the program goals. Ongoing program coordination and progress reporting are also expected.

Task 2: Develop an inventory of GHG emissions
Conduct a current baseline GHG inventory for both community emissions and municipal government operations. Based on a review of the City's GHG inventory, and local conditions, the Consultant should provide a GHG emissions inventory analysis. The Consultant shall also complete a consumption -based emissions inventory as part of the plan, which may offer new opportunities for GHG reduction strategies, especially in partnership with community -based organizations and the broader public.

The GHG inventory should be as specific to the City as possible and should identify which sectors are contributing to emissions. The Consultant will also provide a template and guidance for the City to conduct future GHG inventories in-house on an annual or biannual basis.

Task 3: Establish GHG emission reduction targets
Based on the findings of Task 2, identify GHG emission reduction measures in order for the City to meet 2030, 2045, and 2050 GHG emission reduction targets that align with the current state goals. Working with stakeholders and community members, update GHG reduction strategies and identify new strategies to achieve the revised plan vision and goals.

Incorporate priority strategies in the CARB 2022 Scoping Plan. The Consultant will review and incorporate new state and federal programs that support GHG emissions mitigation. The Consultant must evaluate and summarize the impact of anticipated state and federal policies and programs on GHG emission reductions and incorporate those into this task as appropriate.

Task 4: Engage the Community, City Commissions, and City Council Prepare a robust community outreach strategy based on successful outcomes and Exhibit 2

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experiences with similar projects in other communities. The Consultant should propose to develop specific outreach materials during the community engagement process.

Engage stakeholders including City Council, Planning Commission, Committees, City Staff, businesses, environmental groups, regional, and local public agencies.

Prepare reports, presentations, updates, and attend and engage with the City's stakeholders. The Consultant shall plan to attend and report on a minimum of three (3) Commission meetings and two (2) City Council meetings.

Task 5: Develop policies and strategies to achieve GHG reduction targets Prepare an implementation plan containing goals, policies and strategies for mitigation and adaptation measures selected in Task 3 of this RFP. The implementation plan will identify lead agencies, partner organizations, costs, timeframe, funding mechanisms, and co -benefits.

Task 6: Climate Action Plan
Develop a draft BGCAP using the GHG emission analysis that is described. The specific strategies and priority actions selected to meet the recommended target reductions should be summarized into a strategic framework with specific near -term implementation plans and a schedule for longer -term implementation plan development. Measures should identify agencies and departments responsible, indicators for success, potential partnerships, recommended funding sources, equity considerations, and appropriate methods to assess progress. The BGCAP should include sections focused on actions for the City, community actions, and actions for individuals, which can be taken to reduce GHG emissions.

Task 7: Develop tools for monitoring and reporting of the BGCAP As the BGCAP will be the City of Bell Garden's first formal plan to mitigate the effects of climate change and reduce GHG emissions: provide a recommendation on the most straightforward yet most effective monitoring and reporting policies that Staff can use to provide ongoing updates to various commissions and the City Council.

Task 8: Finalize Climate Action Plan
Support City staff in presenting the finalized BGCAP to the Planning Commission and City Council for adoption.

PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
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The following instructions describe the form in which proposals must be submitted.

Responses to the following items will be used for proposal evaluation. Proposals that do not contain responses to each of the requirement items will be considered incomplete and may be rejected.

Proposal documents should provide a straightforward, concise description of the Consultant's capabilities to satisfy the requirements of this RFP. Emphasis should be on completeness, clarity of content, and conveyance of the information requested by the City. The requirements stated do not preclude a consultant from furnishing additional reports, functions, and costs as deemed appropriate.

The proposal must contain the following eight (8) elements describing how the Consultant will perform the assignment:

1. Transmittal Letter:
a. A letter of transmittal signed by an individual authorized to bind the proposer stating the proposer has read and will comply with all terms and conditions of the RFP. The transmittal letter will contain, at a minimum: a) company name and address; and b) an executive summary briefly describing the proposer's ability to perform the work requested, a history of the Consultant's background, and experience providing services.
b. Conflict of Interest Statement: The Consultant shall disclose any financial, business, or other relationship with the City that may have an impact upon the outcome of this Agreement. Particular attention should be paid to compliance with Government Code section 1090.

2. Work Plan/Pro'ect Approach:
a. Include description of a) the approach and methodology to be taken in addressing the scope of work, b) a listing of the specific tasks, milestones and deliverables required to properly perform the services, and c) a timeline from inception to completion.
b. The estimated timeline for the project is approximately 18 months, starting from the contract execution date. The City expects the Consultant to adhere to the established timeline and deliver the project milestones on schedule.

3. Management and Staffing:
a. Describe the management and staffing configuration to be utilized to complete the scope of work. Describe the qualifications of staff to be assigned to the project, their title, and types and amount of equivalent experience. Resumes of all proposed personnel must be included. The proposal must indicate who will have primary Exhibit 2

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responsibility for this project.

4. Minimum Qualifications, Prior Related Experience, and References a. Firms or individuals must demonstrate competence and capability to satisfactorily perform the scope of work. Proposals that do not meet the minimum qualifications will be determined nonresponsive and ineligible for award. The Proposer must provide evidence to show that members of the Proposer's project team possess the specific qualifications, competence, experience, resources, and business integrity necessary to carry out the work under the contract as expected. Examples of evidence include, but are not limited to resumes, letters of reference, and project summaries that highlight the team's specific experience:
i.The Consultant must have at least five (5) years of experience planning and implementing public education and outreach programs;
ii.The Consultant must have at least three (3) years of experience with broadband adoption public education campaigns; and
iii.The Consultant must have at least five (5) years of experience in multilingual public education campaigns.
b. A list of at least three (3) recent references, including local government agencies where a similar service is or has been provided and any private clients. Include a) the names and telephone numbers of the firm and the key managers and professionals assigned to the project, b) brief description of the project, and c) time period for the project.

5. Cost and Pricing:
a. Proposals must include staff hourly rates, plus overhead, travel and any additional project costs proposed. All items must be itemized in detail. The total project cost must be expressed as a "Not to Exceed" amount for tasks 1-8 under the "Scope of Services" section in this RFP.
b. In addition, an hourly fee schedule must be submitted with the proposal. If the scope of work is substantially modified, the extra cost or credit must be negotiated based on the submitted hourly rates.
c. Proposals must ensure that cost breakdowns of deliverables and milestones are directly associated with cost allocations. Every line item must be associated with a task, deliverable or milestone.

6. Additions or Exceptions:
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TO THE CITY'S REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL" containing a complete and detailed description of all the Consultant's exceptions to the provisions and conditions of the attached City standard professional services contract.

7. Pending Litigation:
a. Include an explanation and status, if in the last five (5) years, the firm or an office or principal of the firm has been involved in any substantiated complaints, litigation, legal proceedings, or investigations by a regulatory authority.

8. Insurance:
a. Evidence of commercial liability, professional liability, and workers compensation insurance coverages must be included. Insurance requirements are listed on the sample agreement attached as Exhibit "A."

EVALUATION CRITERIA
The award of this agreement will be made to the most qualified Consultant whose proposal complies with the prescribed requirements. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any technical errors, irregularities, or discrepancies, if to do so is deemed to serve the best interests of the City. In no event will an award be made until all necessary investigations are made as to the responsibility and qualifications of the Consultant to whom it is proposed to make such an award.

Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by the Community Development Director and City staff and ranked based on the following considerations:

Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing public education and outreach/event programs;
Previous involvement in the development of climate action plans; Experience in conducting multi-lingual public education workshops; Understanding of the BGCAP and its goals;
Approach and methodology for achieving the program objectives; Qualifications and expertise of the proposed project team; and Cost-effectiveness and reasonableness of the proposed budget.

If further clarifications or negotiations are required, on -site or virtual interviews may be conducted. Participation in these interviews will be at the expense of the Consultant(s). The interview panel would be made up of staff members or representatives from the City.

Recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for final selection and award.

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assess each category of the required services and/or failing to comply with the requirements and conditions of this RFP may be given no further consideration.

Factors such as, but not limited to, any of the following may be considered just cause to disqualify a response to the RFP without further consideration:
• Evidence of collusion, directly or indirectly, among consultants with regard to the amount, terms, or conditions of this proposal;
• Any attempt to improperly influence any member of the selection staff; • Existence of any lawsuit, unresolved contractual claim or dispute between Consultant and the City;
• Evidence of incorrect information submitted as part of the RFP; • Evidence of Consultant's inability to successfully complete the responsibilities and obligations of the proposed scope of work; and
• Consultant's default under any agreement, which results in termination of the Agreement.

Each proposal would be considered along with those of other responding Consultants, with respect to ability to perform effectively and efficiently those Scope of Services outlined above.

The successful Consultant shall not discriminate, in any way, against any person based on race, sex, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, actual or perceived gender identity, disability, ethnicity, or national origin, or any other protected classification in connection with or related to the performance of the Agreement.

Close coordination with the City is required to assure that all requirements will be met. The City reserves the right to withdraw this RFP at any time without any prior notice. Further, the City makes no representations that any Agreement will be awarded to any Consultant responding to this RFP. The City expressly reserves the right to postpone reviewing the proposals for its own convenience and to reject any or all proposals responding to this RFP without indicating any reasons for such rejection(s).

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EXHIBIT "A"

SAMPLE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
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2024

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
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THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (hereinafter, "Agreement") is made and entered into this day of 2024 (hereinafter, the
"Effective Date") by and between the CITY OF BELL GARDENS, a municipal corporation (hereinafter, "CITY") and (hereinafter, "CONSULTANT"). For the purposes of this Agreement, CITY and CONSULTANT may be referred to collectively by the capitalized term "Parties." The capitalized term "Party" may refer to CITY or CONSULTANT interchangeably, as appropriate.

RECITALS
WHEREAS, CITY requires professional consulting services ; and
WHEREAS, CITY staff has determined that CONSULTANT possesses the experience, skills and training necessary to competently provide such services to CITY; and
WHEREAS, the execution of this Agreement was approved by the Bell Gardens City Council at its Regular Meeting
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions herein contained, CITY and CONSULTANT agree as follows:

ENGAGEMENT TERMS
1A SCOPE OF WORK
A. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, CONSULTANT agrees to provide the services and tasks described in that certain Request for Proposals of CITY entitled "INSERT TITLE" (hereinafter, "CITY RFP") dated INSERT DATE, and the written proposal of CONSULTANT entitled "INSERT TITLE" (hereinafter, the "CONSULTANT Proposal") dated INSERT DATE. The CITY RFP and the CONSULTANT Proposal are attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit "A" and "B" respectively. The term "Scope of Work" shall be a collective reference to the CITY RFP and the CONSULTANT PROPOSAL. The capitalized term "Work" shall be a collective reference to all the various services and tasks referenced in the Scope of Work. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the document entitled CITY RFP and the provisions of the document entitled CONSULTANT PROPOSAL, the requirements of the document entitled CITY RFP shall govern and control but only to the extent of the conflict or inconsistency and no further. In the event of any conflict or Exhibit 2
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inconsistency between the provisions of the Scope of Work and the provisions of this Agreement to which the Scope of Work is attached, the provisions of this Agreement shall govern and control.

1.2 PROSECUTION OF WORK:

A. Time is of the essence of this Agreement and each and every provision contained herein. The Work shall be commenced within three (3) calendar days of CITY's issuance of a Notice to Proceed. CONSULTANT shall complete the various tasks identified in the Scope of Work within the timeframes set forth in the Scope of Work and shall complete all of the Work by or before 4 ~ ti (the "Completion Date");
B. CONSULTANT shall cooperate with CITY and in no manner interfere with the work of CITY, its employees or other consultants, contractors or agents; C. CONSULTANT shall not claim or be entitled to receive any compensation or damage because of the failure of CONSULTANT, or its subconsultants, to have related services or tasks completed in a timely manner; D. CONSULTANT shall at all times enforce strict discipline and good order among CONSULTANT's employees; and
E. CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, shall pay all sales, consumer, use or other similar taxes required by law

1.3 COMPENSATION: CONSULTANT shall perform the Work in accordance with ``, A ti ti '40"
a��c4aLas � tiM1t �i'„ 5.�,� 1 ��� 4� a „4 n.a .', ' 44 �" (hereinafter, the "COMPENSATION IRATE"). The foregoing notwithstanding, CONSULTANT's total compensation for the performance of all Work contemplated under this Agreement, will not exceed the total budgeted aggregate sum of nnn4x (hereinafter, the "Not -to -Exceed Sum")
during the prosecution of this Agreement, unless such added expenditure is first approved by the City Council. In the event CONSULTANT's charges are projected to exceed the Not -to -Exceed Sum prior to the expiration of this Agreement, CITY may suspend CONSULTANT's performance pending CITY approval of any anticipated expenditures in excess of the Not -to -Exceed Sum or any other CITY approved amendment to the compensation terms of this Agreement.

1.4 PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION: Following the conclusion of the work requested in Section 1.1, CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY an itemized invoice indicating the services performed and tasks completed during the recently concluded calendar month, including services and tasks performed and the reimbursable out- of-pocket expenses incurred. If the amount of CONSULTANT's compensation is a function of hours worked by CONSULTANT's personnel, the invoice should indicate the number of hours worked, the persons responsible for performing the Work, the rate of compensation at which such services and tasks were performed, the subtotal for each task and service performed and a grand total for all services performed. Within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of each invoice, CITY will Exhibit 2
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notify CONSULTANT in writing of any disputed amounts included in the invoice.

Within forty-five (45) calendar days of receipt of each invoice, CITY will pay all undisputed amounts included on the invoice. CITY will not withhold applicable taxes or other authorized deductions from payments made to CONSULTANT.

1.5 ACCOUNTING RECORDS: CONSULTANT will maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all matters covered under this Agreement for a period of three (3) years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement. CITY will have the right to access and examine such records, without charge, during normal business hours. CITY will further have the right to audit such records, to make transcripts therefrom and to inspect all program data, documents, proceedings, and activities.

1.6 ABANDONMENT BY CONSULTANT: In the event CONSULTANT ceases to perform the Work agreed to under this Agreement or otherwise abandons the undertaking contemplated herein prior to the expiration of this Agreement or prior to completion of any or all tasks set forth in the Scope of Work, CONSULTANT will deliver to CITY immediately and without delay, all materials, records and other work product prepared or obtained by CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. Furthermore, CONSULTANT will only be compensated for the reasonable value of the services, tasks and other Work performed up to the time of cessation or abandonment, less a deduction for any damages, costs or additional expenses which CITY may incur as a result of CONSULTANT's cessation or abandonment.

PERFORMANCE OF AGREEMENT

2.1 CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE: The CITY hereby designates,, t 3 (hereinafter, the "City Representative) to act as its
representative for the performance of this Agreement. The City Representative or their designee will act on behalf of the CITY for all purposes under this Agreement.

CONSULTANT will not accept directions or orders from any person other than the City Representative or their designee.

2.2 CONSULTANT REPRESENTATIVE: CONSULTANT hereby designates \, C , to act as its representative for the
performance of this Agreement (hereinafter, "Consultant Representative").

Consultant Representative will have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the CONSULTANT for all purposes under this Agreement. Consultant Representative or their designee will supervise and direct the performance of the Work, using their best skill and attention, and will be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Work under this Agreement. Notice to the Consultant Representative will constitute notice to CONSULTANT.

2.3 COORDINATION OF SERVICE; CONFORMANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS:

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Representative at all reasonable times. All work prepared by CONSULTANT will be subject to inspection and approval by City Representative or their designees.

2.4 STANDARD OF CARE; PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYEES: CONSULTANT represents, acknowledges and agrees to the following:

A. CONSULTANT will perform all Work skillfully, competently and to the highest standards of CONSULTANT's profession;
B. CONSULTANT shall at all times employ such force, plant, materials, and tools as will be sufficient in the opinion of the CITY to perform the Services within the time limits established, and as provided herein. It is understood and agreed that said tools, equipment, apparatus, facilities, labor, and material shall be furnished and said Services performed and completed as required by the Agreement, and subject to the approval of the CITY's authorized representative;
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the CITY;
CONSULTANT will perform all Work in a manner reasonably satisfactory to D. CONSULTANT will comply with all applicable federal, stateand local laws and regulations, including the conflict of interest provisions of Government Code Section 1090 and the Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000 et seq.). CONSULTANT shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with Services. If CONSULTANT performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations, CONSULTANT shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom; E.

CONSULTANT understands the nature and scope of the Work to be performed under this Agreement as well as any and all schedules of performance;
All of CONSULTANT's employees and agents possess sufficient skill, knowledge, training and experience to perform those services and tasks assigned to them by CONSULTANT; and
G. All of CONSULTANT's employees and agents (including, but not limited to, subcontractors and subconsultants) possess all licenses, permits, certificates, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the tasks and services contemplated under this Agreement and all such licenses, permits, certificates, qualifications and approvals will be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement and made available to CITY for copying and inspection.

The Parties acknowledge and agree that CONSULTANT will perform, at CONSULTANT's own cost and expense and without any reimbursement from CITY, any services necessary to correct any errors or omissions caused by CONSULTANT's failure to comply with the standard of care set forth under this Section or by any like failure on the part of CONSULTANT's employees, agents, Exhibit 2
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contractors, subcontractors and subconsultants. Such effort by CONSULTANT to correct any errors or omissions will be commenced immediately upon their discovery by either Party and will be completed within seven (7) calendar days from the date of discovery or such other extended period of time authorized by the City Representative in writing and in their sole and absolute discretion. The Parties acknowledge and agree that CITY's acceptance of any work performed by CONSULTANT or on CONSULTANT's behalf will not constitute a release of any deficiency or delay in performance. The Parties further acknowledge, understand and agree that CITY has relied upon the foregoing representations of CONSULTANT, including but not limited to the representation that CONSULTANT possesses the skills, training, knowledge and experience necessary to perform the Work skillfully, competently and to the highest standards of CONSULTANT's profession.

2.5 ASSIGNMENT: The skills, training, knowledge and experience of CONSULTANT are material to CITY's willingness to enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, CITY has an interest in the qualifications and capabilities of the person(s) who will perform the services and tasks to be undertaken by CONSULTANT or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. In recognition of this interest, CONSULTANT agrees that it will not assign or transfer, either directly or indirectly or by operation of law, this Agreement or the performance of any of CONSULTANT's duties or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the CITY. In the absence of CITY's prior written consent, any attempted assignment or transfer will be ineffective, null and void and will constitute a material breach of this Agreement.

2.6 SUBSTITUTION OF KEY PERSONNEL: CONSULTANT has represented to CITY that certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services under this Agreement. Should one or more of such personnel become unavailable, CONSULTANT may substitute other personnel of at least equal competence upon written approval of CITY. In the event that CITY and CONSULTANT cannot agree as to the substitution of key personnel, CITY shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause. As discussed below, any personnel who fail or refuse to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the CITY, or who are determined by the CITY to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project or a threat to the safety of persons or property, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the CONSULTANT at the request of the CITY.

2.7 CONTROL AND PAYMENT OF SUBORDINATES; INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR: The Work will be performed by CONSULTANT or under CONSULTANT's strict supervision. CONSULTANT will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Work subject to the requirements of this Agreement. CITY retains CONSULTANT on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee. CONSULTANT reserves the right to perform similar or different services for other principals during the term of this Agreement, provided such work does not unduly interfere with CONSULTANT's competent and timely performance of the Work contemplated under this Agreement and provided the performance of such services does not result in the unauthorized disclosure of 5 Exhibit 2 654

CITY's confidential or proprietary information. Any additional personnel performing the Work under this Agreement on behalf of CONSULTANT are not employees of CITY and will at all times be under CONSULTANT's exclusive direction and control. CONSULTANT will pay all wages, salaries and other amounts due to such personnel and will assume responsibility for all benefits, payroll taxes, Social Security and Medicare payments and the like. CONSULTANT will be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: Social Security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, workers' compensation insurance and the like.

2.8 REMOVAL OF EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS: If any of CONSULTANT's officers, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors or subconsultants is determined by the City Representative to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely performance of the tasks assigned to CONSULTANT, a threat to persons or property, or if any of CONSULTANT's officers, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors or subconsultants fail or refuse to perform the Work in a manner acceptable to the CITY, such officer, employee, agent, contractor, subcontractor or subconsultant will be promptly removed by CONSULTANT and will not be reassigned to perform any of the Work.

2.9 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: CONSULTANT will keep itself informed of and in compliance with all applicable federal, state or local laws to the extent such laws control or otherwise govern the performance of the Work. CONSULTANT's compliance with applicable laws will include, without limitation, compliance with all applicable Cal/OSHA requirements and applicable regulations of the Federal Department of Housing and Urbanization.

2.10 NON-DISCRIMINATION: CONSULTANT represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initialemployment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination.

2.11 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS: The Parties acknowledge, understand and agree that CONSULTANT and all persons retained or employed by CONSULTANT are, and will at all times remain, wholly independent contractors and are not officials, officers, employees, departments or subdivisions of CITY.

CONSULTANT will be solely responsible for the negligent acts and/or omissions of its employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors and subconsultants.

CONSULTANT and all persons retained or employed by CONSULTANT will have no authority, express or implied, to bind CITY in any manner, nor to incur any obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of, or against, CITY, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred to CONSULTANT under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred by CITY in writing.
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III.

INSURANCE

3.1 DUTY TO PROCURE AND MAINTAIN INSURANCE: Prior to the beginning of and throughout the duration of the Work, CONSULTANT will procure and maintain policies of insurance that meet the requirements and specifications set forth under this Article. CONSULTANT will procure and maintain the following insurance coverage, at its own expense:

A. Commercial General Liability Insurance: CONSULTANT will procure and maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance ("CGL Coverage") as broad as Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence Form CG 0001) or its equivalent. Such CGL Coverage will have minimum limits of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) in the general aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury, property damage, operations, products and completed operations, and contractual liability.

B. Automobile Liability Insurance: CONSULTANT will procure and maintain Automobile Liability Insurance as broad as Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 0001 covering Automobile Liability, Code 1 (any auto). Such Automobile Liability Insurance shall have minimum limits of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

WorkersCompensation Insurance/ Employer's Liability Insurance: A policy of workers' compensation insurance in such amount as will fully comply with the laws of the State of California and which will indemnify, insure and provide legal defense for both CONSULTANT and CITY against any loss, claim or damage arising from any injuries or occupational diseases occurring to any worker employed by or any persons retained by CONSULTANT in the course of carrying out the Work contemplated in this Agreement.

D. Errors & Omissions Insurance: For the full term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years thereafter, CONSULTANT will procure and maintain Errors and Omissions Liability Insurance appropriate to CONSULTANT's profession. Such coverage will have minimum limits of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per claim.

3.2 ADDITIONAL INSURED REQUIREMENTS: The CGL Coverage and the Automobile Liability Insurance will contain an endorsement naming the CITY and CITY's elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds.

3.3 REQUIRED CARRIER RATING: All varieties of insurance required under this Agreement will be procured from insurers admitted in the State of California and authorized to issue policies directly to California insureds. Except as otherwise provided elsewhere under this Article, all required insurance will be procured from Exhibit 2
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insurers who, according to the latest edition of the Best's Insurance Guide, have an A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII. CITY may also accept policies procured by insurance carriers with a Standard & Poor's rating of no less than BBB according to the latest published edition the Standard & Poor's rating guide. As to Workers' Compensation Insurance/ Employer's Liability Insurance, the CITY Representative is authorized to authorize lower ratings than those set forth in this Section.

3.4 PRIMACY OF CONSULTANT'S INSURANCE: All policies of insurance provided by CONSULTANT will be primary to any coverage available to CITY or CITY's elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by CITY or CITY's elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers will be in excess of CONSULTANT's insurance and will not contribute with it.

3.5 WAIVER OF SUBROGATION: All insurance coverage provided pursuant to this Agreement will not prohibit CONSULTANT or CONSULTANT's officers, employees, agents, subcontractors or subconsultants from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss. CONSULTANT hereby waives all rights of subrogation against CITY, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers.

3.6 VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE: CONSULTANT acknowledges, understands and agrees, that CITY's ability to verify the procurement and maintenance of the insurance required under this Article is critical to safeguarding CITY's financial well-being and, indirectly, the collective well-being of the residents of the CITY.

Accordingly, CONSULTANT warrants, represents and agrees that it will furnish CITY with original certificates of insurance and endorsements evidencing the coverage required under this Article on forms satisfactory to CITY in its sole and absolute discretion. The certificates of insurance and endorsements for each insurance policy will be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf, and will be on forms provided by the CITY if requested. All certificates of insurance and endorsements will be received and approved by CITY as a condition precedent to CONSULTANT's commencement of any Work. Upon CITY's written request, CONSULTANT will also provide CITY with certified copies of all required insurance policies and endorsements.

3.7 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN COVERAGE: In the event any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required coverage, CITY has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by CITY will be promptly reimbursed by CONSULTANT or CITY will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from CONSULTANT payments. In the alternative, CITY may cancel this Agreement effective upon notice.

3.8 SPECIAL RISKS OR CIRCUMSTANCES. CITY reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
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Iv.

INDEMNIFICATION

4.1 The Parties agree that CITY and CITY's elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers (hereinafter, the "City Indemnitees") should, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be protected from any and all loss, injury, damage, claim, lawsuit, cost, expense, attorneys' fees, litigation costs, or any other cost arising out of or in any way related to the performance of this Agreement. Accordingly, the provisions of this indemnity provision are intended by the Parties to be interpreted and construed to provide the City Indemnitees with the fullest protection possible under the law. CONSULTANT acknowledges that CITY would not enter into this Agreement in the absence of CONSULTANT's commitment to indemnify, defend and protect CITY as set forth herein.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent CONSULTANT's services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to Claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the CONSULTANT.

CONSULTANT's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the CITY, its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers.

4.2 To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City Indemnitees from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees and all other costs, and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with CONSULTANT's performance of work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement, except such loss or damage which is caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY.

4.3 CITY shall have the right to offset against the amount of any compensation due to CONSULTANT under this Agreement, any amount due to CITY from CONSULTANT as a result of CONSULTANT's failure to either pay CITY promptly for any costs associated with CONSULTANT's obligations to indemnify the City Indemnitees under this Article, or related to CONSULTANT's failure to either (i) pay taxes on amounts received pursuant to this Agreement, or (ii) comply with applicable workers' compensation laws.

4.4 The obligations of CONSULTANT under this Article will not be limited by the provisions of any workers' compensation act or similar act. CONSULTANT expressly waives its statutory immunity under such statutes or laws as to CITY and CITY's elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.

4.5 CONSULTANT agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth herein this Article from each and every subcontractor or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. In the event CONSULTANT fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required herein, CONSULTANT agrees 9 Exhibit 2 658

to be fully responsible and indemnify, hold harmless and defend CITY and CITY's elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all claims and losses, costs or expenses for any damage due to death or injury to any person and injury to any property resulting from any alleged intentional, reckless, negligent, or otherwise wrongful acts, errors or omissions of CONSULTANT's subcontractors or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement. Such costs and expenses shall include reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by counsel of CITY's choice.

4.6 CITY does not, and shall not waive any rights that it may possess against CONSULTANT because of the acceptance by CITY, or the deposit with CITY, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement. This hold harmless and indemnification provision shall apply regardless of whether or not any insurance policies are determined to be applicable to the claim, demand, damage, liability, loss, cost, or expense.

4.7 This Article and all provisions contained herein (including but not limited to the duty to indemnify, defend, and hold free and harmless) shall survive the termination or normal expiration of this Agreement and is in addition to any other rights or remedies which the CITY may have at law or in equity.

V.

TERMINATION

5.1 TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE: CITY may immediately terminate this Agreement at any time for convenience and without ' cause by giving prior written notice of CITY's intent to terminate this Agreement which notice shall specify the effective date of such termination. Upon such termination for convenience, CONSULTANT will be compensated only for those services and tasks which have been performed by CONSULTANT up to the effective date of the termination.

CONSULTANT may not terminate this Agreement except for cause as provided under Section 5.2, below. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, CITY may require CONSULTANT to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data, as defined in Section 6.1,below, and other information of any kind prepared by CONSULTANT in connection with the performance of the Work.

CONSULTANT will be required to provide such Documents and Data within fifteen (15) calendar days of CITY's written request. No actual or asserted breach of this Agreement on the part of CITY pursuant to Section 5.2, below, will operate to prohibit or otherwise restrict CITY's ability to terminate this Agreement for convenience as provided under this Section.

5.2 EVENTS OF DEFAULT; BREACH OF AGREEMENT:

A. In the event either Party fails to perform any duty, obligation, service or task set forth under this Agreement (or fails to timely perform or properly perform any such duty, obligation, service or task set forth under this Agreement), an event of default (hereinafter, "Event of Default") will occur. For all Events of Default, the Party alleging an Event of Default will give written notice to Exhibit 2
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the defaulting Party (hereinafter referred to as a "Default Notice") which will specify: (i) the nature of the Event of Default; (ii) the action required to cure the Event of Default; (iii) a date by which the Event of Default will be cured, which will not be less than the applicable cure period set forth under Sections 5.2(B) and 5.2(C), below, or if a cure is not reasonably possible within the applicable cure period, to begin such cure and diligently prosecute such cure to completion. The Event of Default will constitute a breach of this Agreement if the defaulting Party fails to cure the Event of Default within the applicable cure period or any extended cure period allowed under this Agreement.

B. CONSULTANT will cure the Event of Default within the following time periods:
i. Within ten (10) business days of CITY's issuance of a Default Notice for any failure of CONSULTANT to timely provide CITY or CITY's employees or agents with any information and/or written reports, documentation or work product which CONSULTANT is obligated to provide to CITY or CITY's employees or agents under this Agreement.

Prior to the expiration of the 10 -day cure period, CONSULTANT may submit a written request for additional time to cure the Event of Default upon a showing that CONSULTANT has commenced efforts to cure the Event of Default and that the Event of Default cannot be reasonably cured within the 10 -day cure period. The foregoing notwithstanding, CITY will be under no obligation to grant additional time for the cure of an Event of Default under this Section 5.2(B)(i) that exceeds seven (7) calendar days from the end of the initial 10 -day cure period; or ii Within fourteen (14) calendar days of CITY's issuance of a Default Notice for any other Event of Default under this Agreement. Prior to the expiration of the 14 -day cure period, CONSULTANT may submit a written request for additional time to cure the Event of Default upon a showing that CONSULTANT has commenced efforts to cure the Event of Default and that the Event of Default cannot be reasonably cured within the 14 -day cure period. The foregoing notwithstanding, CITY will be under no obligation to grant additional time for the cure of an Event of Default under this Section 5.2(B)(ii) that exceeds thirty (30) calendar days from the end of the initial 14 -day cure period.

In addition to any other failure on the part of CONSULTANT to perform any duty, obligation, service or task set forth under this Agreement (or the failure to timely perform or properly perform any such duty, obligation, service or task), an Event of Default on the part of CONSULTANT will include, but will not be limited to the following: (i) CONSULTANT's refusal or failure to perform any of the services or tasks called for under the Scope of Work; (ii) CONSULTANT's failure to fulfill or perform its obligations under this Agreement within the specified time or if no time is specified, within a reasonable time; (iii) CONSULTANT's and/or its employees' disregard or violation of any federal, state, local law, rule, procedure or regulation; (iv) 11 Exhibit 2 660

the initiation of proceedings under any bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, reorganization, or similar legislation as relates to CONSULTANT, whether voluntary of involuntary; (v) CONSULTANT's refusal or failure to perform or observe any covenant, condition, obligation or provision of this Agreement; and/or (vii) CITY's discovery that a statement representation or warranty by CONSULTANT relating to this Agreement is false, misleading or erroneous in any material respect.

C. CITY will cure any Event of Default asserted by CONSULTANT within forty- five (45) calendar days of CONSULTANT's issuance of a Default Notice, unless the Event of Default cannot reasonably be cured within the 45 -day cure period. Prior to the expiration of the 45 -day cure period, CITY may submit a written request for additional time to cure the Event of Default upon a showing that CITY has commenced its efforts to cure the Event of Default and that the Event of Default cannot be reasonably cured within the 45 -day cure period. The foregoing notwithstanding, an Event of Default dealing with CITY's failure to timely pay any undisputed sums to CONSULTANT as provided under Section 1.4, above, will be cured by CITY within five (5) calendar days from the date of CONSULTANT's Default Notice to CITY.

D. CITY, in its sole and absolute discretion, ' may also immediately suspend CONSULTANT's performance under this Agreement pending
CONSULTANT's cure of any Event of Default by giving CONSULTANT written notice of CITY's intent to suspend CONSULTANT's performance (hereinafter, ,a "Suspension Notice"). CITY may issue the Suspension Notice at any time upon the occurrence of an Event of Default. Upon such suspension, CONSULTANT will be compensated only for those services and tasks which have been rendered by CONSULTANT to the reasonable satisfaction of CITY up to the effective date of the suspension. No actual or asserted breach of this Agreement on the part of CITY will operate to prohibit or otherwise restrict CITY's ability to suspend this Agreement as provided herein.

No waiver of any Event of Default or breach under this Agreement will constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent Event of Default or breach.

No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party will give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.

F. The duties and obligations imposed under this Agreement and the rights and remedies available hereunder will be in addition to and not a limitation of any duties, obligations, rights and remedies otherwise imposed or available by law. In addition to any other remedies available to CITY at law or under this Agreement in the event of any breach of this Agreement, CITY, in its sole and absolute discretion, may also pursue any one or more of the following remedies:
i. Upon written notice to CONSULTANT, the CITY may immediately terminate this Agreement in whole or in part;
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ii. Upon written notice to CONSULTANT, the CITY may extend the time of performance;
iii. The CITY may proceed by appropriate court action to enforce the terms of the Agreement to recover damages for CONSULTANT's breach of the Agreement or to terminate the Agreement; or
iv. The CITY may exercise any other available and lawful right or remedy.

CONSULTANT will be liable for all legal fees plus other costs and expenses that CITY incurs upon a breach of this Agreement or in the CITY's exercise of its remedies under this Agreement.

G. In the event CITY is in breach of this Agreement, CONSULTANT's sole remedy will be the suspension or termination of this Agreement and/or the recovery of any unpaid sums lawfully owed to CONSULTANT under this Agreement for completed services and tasks.

5.3 SCOPE OF WAIVER: No waiver of any default or breach under this Agreement will constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant, warranty, agreement, term, condition, duty or requirement contained in this Agreement. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party will give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.

5.4 SURVIVING ARTICLES, SECTIONS AND PROVISIONS: The termination of this Agreement pursuant to any provision of this Article or by normal expiration of its term or any extension thereto will not operate to terminate any Article, Section or provision contained herein which provides that it will survive the termination or normal expiration of this Agreement.

VI.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

6.1 DOCUMENTS & DATA; LICENSING OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: All Documents and Data will be and remain the property of CITY without restriction or limitation upon their use or dissemination by CITY. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Documents and Data" means and includes all reports, analyses, correspondence, plans, designs, notes, summaries, strategies, charts, schedules, spreadsheets, calculations, lists, data compilations, documents or other materials developed and/or assembled by or on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement and fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to Documents and Data stored digitally, magnetically and/or electronically. This Agreement creates, at no cost to CITY, a perpetual license for CITY to copy, use, reuse, disseminate and/or retain any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in all Documents and Data. CONSULTANT will require all subcontractors and subconsultants working on behalf of CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement to agree in 13 Exhibit 2 662

writing that CITY will be granted the same right to copy, use, reuse, disseminate and retain Documents and Data prepared or assembled by any subcontractor or subconsultant as applies to Documents and Data prepared by CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement.

6.2 CONFIDENTIALITY: All data, documents, discussion, or other information developed or received by CONSULTANT or provided for performance of this Agreement are deemed confidential and will not be disclosed by CONSULTANT without prior written consent by CITY. CITY will grant such consent of disclosure as legally required. Upon request, all CITY data will be returned to CITY upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement. CONSULTANT will not use CITY's name or insignia, photographs, or any publicity pertaining to the Work in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of CITY.

6.3 FALSE CLAIMS ACT: CONSULTANT warrants and represents that neither CONSULTANT nor any person who is an officer of, in a ' managing position with, or has an ownership interest in CONSULTANT has been determined by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to have violated the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C., Section 3789 et seq. and the California False Claims Act, Government Code Section 12650 et seq.

6.4 NOTICES: All notices permitted or required under this Agreement will be given to the respective Parties at the following addresses, or at such other address as the respective Parties may provide in writing for this purpose:

CONSULTANT:
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CITY:

City of Bell Gardens
7100 S. Garfield Avenue
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Attn:

Phone: 562-806-7700
Such notices will be deemed effective when personally delivered or successfully transmitted by facsimile as evidenced by a fax confirmation slip or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit with the United States Postal Service, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the Party at its applicable address.

6.5 COOPERATION; FURTHER ACTS: The Parties will fully cooperate with one another, and will take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as are reasonably necessary, appropriate or convenient to achieve the purposes of this Agreement.

6.6 SUBCONTRACTING: CONSULTANT will not subcontract any portion of the Work required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without the prior written approval of CITY. Subcontracts (including without limitation subcontracts with subconsultants), if any, will contain a provision making them subject to all Exhibit 2
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provisions stipulated in this Agreement, including provisions relating to insurance requirements and indemnification.

6.7 CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONSULTANTS: CITY reserves the right to employ other contractors in connection with the various projects worked upon by CONSULTANT.

6.8 PROHIBITED INTERESTS: CONSULTANT warrants, represents and maintains that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for CONSULTANT, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants and represents that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for CONSULTANT, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, CITY will have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of CITY, during the term of his or her service with CITY, will have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.

6.9 TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE: Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

6.10 GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE: This Agreement will be interpreted and governed according to the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigation between the Parties, venue, without exception, will be in the Los Angeles County Superior Court of the State of California. If, and only if, applicable law requires that all or part of any such litigation be tried exclusively in federal court, venue, without exception, will in the Central District of California located in the City of Los Angeles, California.

6.1 ATTORNEYSFEES: If either Party commences an action against the other Party, legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing Party in such litigation will be entitled to have and recover from the losing Party reasonable attorneys' fees and all other costs of such action.

6.12 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS: This Agreement will be binding on the successors and assigns of the Parties.

6.13 NO THIRD -PARTY BENEFIT: There are no intended third -party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties. All rights and benefits under this Agreement inure exclusively to the Parties.

6.14 CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT: This Agreement will not be construed in favor of, or against, either Party but will be construed as if the Parties prepared this Agreement together through a process of negotiation and with the advice of their respective attorneys.
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6.15 SEVERABILITY: If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

6.16 AMENDMENT; MODIFICATION: No amendment, modification or supplement of this Agreement will be valid or binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties, subject to CITY approval. The requirement for written amendments, modifications or supplements cannot be waived and any attempted waiver will be void and invalid.

6.17 CAPTIONS: The captions of the various articles, sections and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this Agreement.

6.18 INCONSISTENCIES OR CONFLICTS: In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Agreement and any of the exhibits attached hereto, the provisions of this Agreement will control.

6.19 ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement, including all attached exhibits, constitutes the entire, complete, final and exclusive expression of the Parties with respect to the matters addressed herein and supersedes all other agreements or understandings, whether oral or written, which may have been entered into between CITY and CONSULTANT prior to the execution of this Agreement. Any statements, representations, or other agreements, whether oral or written, made by either Party that is not embodied herein will not be valid or binding on the Parties. No amendment, modification or supplement to this Agreement will be valid and binding unless in writing and duly executed by the Parties pursuant to Section

6.16, above.

6.20 FORCE MAJEURE: The Term shall be extended in the event of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control of CONSULTANT and without the fault or negligence of CONSULTANT, including but not limited to severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the CITY, if the CONSULTANT shall within three (3) calendar days of the commencement of such delay notify the City Representative in writing of the causes of the delay. The City Representative shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the judgment of the City Representative such delay is justified. The City Representative's determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. In no event shall CONSULTANT be entitled to recover damages against the CITY for any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused, CONSULTANT's sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section.

6.21 COUNTERPARTS: This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. No handwritten or typewritten amendment, modification or supplement to any one counterpart will be 16 Exhibit 2 665

valid or binding unless made to all three counterparts in conformity with Section

6.16, above. One fully executed original counterpart will be delivered to CONSULTANT and two original counterparts will be retained by CITY. (SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first appearing in this Agreement, above.

CITY OF BELL GARDENS:

By: By:

Name: Name:

Title: Title:

Date: Date:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Stephanie Vasquez, C
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SAMPLE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT "A" CITY RFP
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SAMPLE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT "B" CONSULTANT BID
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EXHIBIT "B"
CALTRANS AGREEMENT, ITEM NO. 33
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ITEM NO. 33 FROM CALTRANS RESTRICTED GRANT AGREEMENT
.Ownership of Proprietary Property
. Definitions
1) e the , wg,i;, to be directly or indirectly produced by AGENCY under this RGA. 2) W rk Product: All deliverables created or produced from Work under this RGA, including but not limited to, all Work and Deliverables cork _ ed or made, or made hereafter; conceived or made, either solely or jointly with (tilers during the term of this RGA and during a period of six 6j rrionths after the termination thereof, is relates to the Work cornmissiOned or perfo ed under this RGA. 'Work Product' includes all deliverables, inventions, innovations, irnprovemerits, orother works of authorship AGENCY, its subrecipients, a third -party contractor or subconitractor may conceive of or develop in the course this RGA, whether • not they are eligible for patent, copyright„ trademark, trade secret, or other legal protection.

Inventions: Any ideal methodologies, design, concept, technique, invention, discovery, irprovernent, or development regardless of patentabilit a solely by AGENCY or jointly with the AGENCYAGENCrs contractor, subcontractor, andior subrecipient, and/or the AGENCY's Exhibit 2

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contractor, subcontractor, and/or subredipient's employees with one 1 ) or more employees of CALTRANS, during the term of this RGA and in performance of any Work under this RGA, provided that either the conception or reduction to practice thereof occurs during the term of this RGA and in performance of Work issued under this RGA. b. Ownership of Work Product and Rights
1) Copyright Ownership of Work Product: Except in regard to Pre-existing Works, all Work Product derived by the Work performed by the AGENCY, its employees, or by any of the A EN Y contractor's, subcontractor's, and/or subrecipient's employees under this RGA, shall be owned by CALTRANS and AGENCY and shall be considered to be works made for hire by the AGENCY and A E J Y's contractor, subcontractor, and/or subrecipient for CALTRANS and AGENCY_ CALTRANS and AGENCY shall own all United States and international copyrights in the Work Product_ As such, all Work Product shall contain, in a conspicuous place, a copyright designation consisting of a 'c°' in a circle followed by the four -digit year in which the Work Product was produced, followed by the words 'California Department of Transportation and AGENCY_ All Rights Reserved." For example, a Work Product created in the year 2012 would contain the copyright designation ED 2012 California Department of Transportation and AGENCY_ All Rights Reserved_
2) Vesting of Copyright Ownership_ AGENCY, its employees, and all of AGENCY'S contractor's, subcontractor's, and subrecipient's employees, agrees to perpetually assign, and upon creation of each Work Product automatically assigns, to CALTRANS and AGENCY, its successors, and assigns, ownership of all United States and international copyrights in each and every Work Product, insofar as any such Work Product, by operation of law; may not be considered workmade for hire by the AGENCY'S contractor, subcontractor, and/or subredpient from CALTRANS_ From time to time,, CALTRANS and the AGENCY shall require its contractors, subcontractors, and/or subrecipients and their respective employees to confirm such assignments by execution and delivery of such assignments, conformations, or assignment, or other written instruments as CALTRANS and the AGENCY may request_ CALTRANS and the AGENCY, its successors, and assigns, shall have the right to obtain and hold in its or their own names) all copyright registrations and other evidence of rights that may be available for Work Product.

AGENCY shall require contractors, including subcontractors, to waive all moral rights relating to identification of authorship restriction or limitation on use, or subsequent modifications of the Work_
c. Inventions
1) Vesting of Patent Ownership: AGENCY agrees to require subrecipients, contractors, subcontractors, and their respective employees, to assign to CALTRANS and AGENCY, its successors, and assigns, all Inventions, together with the right to seek protection by obtaining patent ownership rights and the right to claim .all rights or priority there under, and the same shall become and remain CALTRANS' property regardless of whether such protection is sought The AGENCY. its employees, and AGENCY'S contractor, subcontractor, and subrecipient shall promptly, make a complete written disclosure to CALTRANS of each Invention not otherwise clearly disclosed to CALTRANS in the pertinent Work Product, specifically pointing out features or concepts that. the AGENCY, its employees, and/or AGEdCY's contractor, subcontractor, and/or subrecipient believes to be new or different_ The AGENCY, its employees,and AGENCY'S contractor, subcontractor, and subrecipient shall, upon CALTRANS and AGENCYxs request and at CALTRANS and A Ef CY's expense, cause patent applications to be filed thereon, Exhibit 2

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through solicitors designated by CALTRANS and AGENCY, and shall sign all such applications over to CALTRANS and. AGENCY, its successors, and assigns_ The AGENCY, its employees, and AGENCY'S contractor, subcontractor, and subrecipient shall give CALTRANS and AGENCY and its solicitors all reasonable assistance in connection with the preparation and prosecution of any such patent applications and shall cause to be executed all such assignments or other instruments or documents as CALTRANS and AGENCY may consider necessary or appropriate to carry out the intent on this RGA_
2) Agency: In the event that CALTRANS and AGENCY are unable for any reason whatsoever to secure the AGENCY's, its employees', and/or AGENCY's contractor's, subcontractor's, and/or subrecipients, signature to any lawful or necessary document required or desirable to apply for or prosecute any United States application (including renewals or divisions thereof), AGENCY, its employees, and AGENCY's contractor, subcontractor, and subrecipient hereby irrevocably designates and appoints CALTRANS and AGENCY and its duly authorized officers and agents, as its agent and attorney -in -fact, to ad for and on AGENCY, its employees, and AGENCY'S contra.ctor`s,, subcontractor's, and subrecipients behalf and stead, to execute and file such applications and to do all other lawfully permitted acts to further the prosecution and issuance of any copy€ights, trademarks, or patents thereon with the samelegal force and effect as if executed by AGENCY, its employees, and AGENCY'S contractor, subcontractor, and subrecipient_ CALTRANS and AGENCY shall have no obligations to file any copyright, trademark, or patent applications_
d. Additional Provisions
1) Avoidance of infringement: In performing services under this RGA, AGENCY and its employees agree to avoid designing or developing any items that infringe one (1) or more patents or other intellectual property rights of any third party. If AGENCY or its employees becomes aware of any such possible infringement in the course of performing any Work:
under this RGA,, AGENCY or its employees shall immediately notify CALTRANS in writing_
2) Pre-existing Works and License: AGENCY agrees to require contractors,. subcontractors, and subrecipients to acknowledge that all Work Product shall be the sole and exclusive properly of CALTRANS and AGENCY, except that any Pre-existing Works created by AGENCY and third parties outside of the RGA but utilized in connection with the R.GA (the 'Pre-existing Works') shall continue to be owned by AGENCY or such parties. AGENCY agrees to notify CALTRANS in writing of any Pre-existing Works used in connection with any Work Product produced under this RGA and hereby grants to CALTRANS a non-exclusive, irrevocable, worldwide, perpetual, royalty -free license to utilize the Pre-existing Works in connection with the Work Product_ 3) Contractors, Subcontractors, and Subrecipients: Through contract with its subrecipients, contractors, and subcontractors, AGENCY shall affirmatively bind by contract all of its contractors, subcontractors, subrecipients, and service vendors (hereinafter '',AGENCY's Contractor/Subcontr-actar/Subrecipient") providing services under this ,RGA. to conform to the provisions of this Exhibit. In performing services under this RGA, AGENCY's Contractor/Subcontractor/Subrecipient shall agree to avoid designing or developing any items that infringe one (1) or more patents or other intellectual property' rights of any third party_ If AGENCY's Contractor/Subcontractor/Subrecipient becomes aware of any such possible infringement in the course of performing any Work under this Exhibit 2

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RGA, AGENCY'S ontr ctorI ubconlr ctor/ obrecipient shall immediately notify the AGENCY in w€iting, and AGENCY will then immediately notify the Department in writing, Ownership of Data
1 Upon c.m • letion of all Work under this RGA, all intellect I erty rights, ownership, and title to all reports, documents, plans, specifications, and estirriates, produced as part of this RGA will automatically be vestedi in CALTRANS and AGENCY and further agreemerit will be necessary to transfer ownership to CALTRANS and AGENCY_ The AGENCY, its contactors, subcontractors, and subrecipierits, shall furnish CALTRANS all necessary •, -es of data n to complete the review and approval p ce:_ _ . 2 R is understood and agreed that all calculatkins, drawings, and s* i cation , whether in hard copy or chine -readable form, are intended for ono -time use in the Project for which this RGA has been entered into,
AGENCY, its contractors, subcontractors, and brecipient , are not liable for cans, liabilities arising out of, or connected with, the modification misuse by CALTRANS of the machine-readable inf.4 tion and data, provided by AGENCY„ its actors, subcontractors,and subrecipients, under this FGA further, AGENCY, its contractors, subcontractors,
ct ., and ubre pient , are not liable for claims, liabilities, or losses arising out of, or connected with, any use by CALTRANS of the Project mentation on other projects, for additions to this Project, or for the completion of this authorized, in writing, by AGENCY,
and subrecipient_
$25,000.00 entered int
hip dause_
project by others,
its co :actors, subcon
Any sub -agreement in excess
contain all of the provisionsi
aresult of this RGA shall
Exhibit 2

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EXHIBIT "B"

CONSULTANT PROPOSAL
20 Exhibit 2 675

DELIVERY IN BOTH HARD & ELECTRONIC COPY
City Clerk's Office
Attention: Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
Bell Gardens Climate Action Plan RFP Response
City of Bell Gardens
7100 Garfield Avenue
Bell Gardens, CA 90201

RESPONSE TO RFP FOR

THE BELL GARDENS

CLIMATE ACTION

PLAN (BGCAP)
CITYWID. :•

BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

PRIMARY CONTACT
BLUE STRIKE ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
126 Bonifacio PI., Ste. G, Monterey, CA 93940
www.bluestrikeenvironmental.com
EIN 82-2686814
May 24, 2024
City of Bell Gardens
Att: Daisy Gomez, City Clerk
7100 Garfield Avenue
Bell Gardens, CA 90201

RICH SWANSON
Director of Climate & Energy Division
(781) 439-9366
[email protected]
Subject: Response to RFP for the BeII Gardens Climate Action Plan Dear Ms. Gomez,
We are pleased to submit our proposal to the City of BeII Gardens (the City) for the preparation of a Bell Gardens Climate Action Plan (BGCAP), in response to the City's request. Working together, we can help you accelerate the City's efforts toward a sustainable future that is responsive to climate change. Recognizing that the success of this project hinges on an understanding of BeII Gardens' unique diversity across departmental, demographic, economic, and environmental spheres. With this in mind, we have built a Team of experts that is uniquely suited to respond to the City's needs.

We will work with you to create a plan for climate action that mobilizes people and resources in a concerted effort to reduce emissions, improve equity, and enhance quality of life for the residents and businesses in BeII Gardens, by creating a plan that draws on your community's shared values. Our process uses three foundational steps to deliver a highly customized and compelling BGCAP.

1. DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS - to tell your data -driven story

2. STAKEHOLDER & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - helping uncover your needs and values

3. STRATEGY DELIVERY & ACTION PLAN - partnering with you to create crowd -pleasing solutions Blue Strike brings significant experience in climate action planning, offering the City three distinct advantages:
2 CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE Exhibit 2 677

TRANSMITTAL. LETTER
Accessible Leadership: We have a proven track record of climate action planning for cities that are similar to Bell Gardens. Our leadership team of Project Manager, Rich Swanson, Ph.D, Engagement Lead Brennen Jensen, and Technical Lead, Daianne Starr, have decades of experience working with jurisdictions to develop climate plans and are intimately familiar with the challenges posed by climate crises.

Unrivaled Experience: Blue Strike has successfully delivered climate action planning and evaluation for many California institutions and jurisdictions, including Los Angeles, Cal Poly, Los Altos, San Diego State University, and the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments, to name just a few. Our experience provides us unique insight in the State of California, but we can also draw best practices from across the country.

Comprehensive Expertise: Blue Strike is uniquely structured to provide a wide range of climate and sustainability services from a single firm. Our dedicated core Team includes California -based professionals who understand State nuances and provide on -the -ground support. Additionally, our technical experts bring diverse skill sets making our Team a powerhouse capable of responding to any needs of the City. This single -firm approach ensures greater control over project timelines, costs, and priorities, eliminating the need to rely on external entities.

Leading our Team will be Rich Swanson, PhD, Director of the Climate and Energy Division at Blue Strike Environmental. Mr. Swanson brings over 20 years of professional experience and has successfully overseen the completion of climate plans nationwide. He will be supported by Brennen Jensen, MS, Director of Resilience and Engagement, who brings over two decades of invaluable experience in stakeholder engagement and environmental behavior change.

We are eager to leverage our deep expertise to amplify Bell Gardens' existing efforts and to forge a partnership aimed at a greener, more resilient future for the community. We have read and will comply with all terms and conditions of the RFP. For any further questions or clarifications, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].

Sincerely,
Sandrine Mallet
Business Development Lead for the Climate & Energy Division • Blue Strike Environmental A Woman -Owned Small Business Enterprise
Certified Green Business, California Green Business Network CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT: Blue Strike does not have any financial, business, or other relationship with the City of Bell Gardens that may have an impact upon the outcome of this Agreement.

CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE Exhibit 2 678

£blue strike
The City of Bell Gardens deserves the very
best climate action plan. We will deliver it.

An excellent climate action plan should be
a roadmap outlining clear targets, timelines,
and strategies for reducing greenhouse
gas emissions, while promoting sustainable
development, resilience, and equity among
communities affected by climate change.

Implementing the plan will require mobilizing
people across departments, and residential
and business communities. It will require
reaching beyond the "climate action fan
club," into parts of the community and city
operations that have not thought much about
climate change or its impacts. To set you
up for success, Blue Strike will leverage a
proven process, working closely with city staff
to create a clear roadmap and compelling
narrative, calling as many as possible to
engage and participate.

With Project Management at the Center, our
process involves three flexible steps, fully
adaptable to your needs — we:

1. Tell a data -driven story

2. Uncover needs and values

3. Co -create crowd -pleasing solutions
FIGURE 1: BLUE STRIKE PROCESS

CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE Exhibit 2 680

We tell your data -driven story. We weave quantitative and qualitative insights about energy use and other emission drivers, into a narrative that illuminates trends, patterns, and correlations, making complex information accessible and engaging to a wider audience. Further, we root the story in your existing plans. This approach is crucial for grounding discussions in evidence, driving informed decision -making, and compelling action by presenting data in a context that highlights its relevance and impact on city-wide issues.

We uncover the needs and values of Bell Gardens as they relate to climate action. To do this we listen. We listen to you, the project team, and to city staff, leadership, and your community.

We listen to residents and business leaders, and we seek out and listen to those who don't often have a seat at the table. We even listen to skeptics. In the process, we uncover the needs of the community and the shared values that make Bell Gardens unique.

We work with you to co -create crowd -pleasing solutions. Crowd -pleasing solutions have broad appeal because they address shared values and needs. Solutions must certainly reduce emissions. But when they also increase resiliency, save money, promote quality of life, and improve equity we call them "win -win." Solutions such as these can bubble up from community engagements, emerge from existing plans, or be introduced from global best practices.

Finally, our plans are actionable, integrated, branded and funded. They are actionable, featuring specific, measurable steps that enable swift execution and tangible results. They are integrated, ensuring that each initiative complements and enhances existing City planning efforts, creating a cohesive strategy. They are branded to make the climate action plan instantly recognizable to your community. Lastly, our plans are funded —high impact strategies are matched with likely financing sources, so you can proceed with minimal financial obstacles.

Figure 1 communicates our process and can serve as a reference throughout this proposal that our process matches your needs as expressed in your RFP. 6 CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE Exhibit 2 681

TASK 4: ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY,

CITY COMMISSIONS, AND CITY COUNCIL
TASK 1: PROJECT KICK-OFF AND

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Subtask 11: Kick -Off Meeting
Subtask 1.2: Project Plan
Subtask 1.3: Ongoing Communications and
Project Documentation
Subtask 1.4: Biweekly Meetings
Subtask 1.5: Monthly Memos
TASK 2: DEVELOP AN INVENTORY

OF GHG EMISSIONS
Subtask 2.1: Community -Wide Emissions
Inventory
Subtask 2.2: Municipal Operations Emissions
Inventory
Subtask 2.3: Methodology Report
Optional: Capacity Building & Training Workshop
Subtask 2.4: GHG Emissions Forecast
Subtask 2.5: GHG Inventory &
Forecasts Report
TASK 3: ESTABLISH GHG EMISSION

REDUCTION TARGETS
Subtask 31: Existing Conditions Assessment &
Climate Action Tracker
Subtask 3.2: Framework Selection
Subtask 3.3: Target Setting
Subtask 4.1: Communications and Stakeholder
Engagement Plan
Subtask 4.2: Outreach Materials
Subtask 4.3: BGCAP Steering Committee
Subtask 4.4: Public Meeting
Subtask 4.5: Community Survey
Subtask 4.6: Presentations to the Planning
Commission
Subtask 4.7: Presentations to the City Council
TASK 5: DEVELOP POLICIES AND

STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE GHG REDUCTION

TARGETS
Subtask 5.1: Mitigation Policies & Strategies
Subtask 5.2: Resilience and Adaptation Policies &
Strategies
Subtask 5.3: Prioritization Methodology
Subtask 5.4: Implementation Plan
TASK 6: CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
Subtask 6.1: Draft Plan
Subtask 6.2: Review & Feedback Integration
Subtask 6.3: Final Plan
Optional: CEQA Analysis
TASK 7: DEVELOP TOOLS FOR MONITORING

AND REPORTING OF THE BGCAP
Subtask 7.1: Monitoring and Reporting Framework
Subtask 7.2: Progress Reporting Template
Optional: CAP Dashboard
TASK 8: FINALIZE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
Final Presentations to Planning Commission and
City Council (included in Task 4)

CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE Exhibit 2 682
7 For this project, we propose a 13 -month timeline, informed by our extensive experience with similar projects. However, we remain flexible and are willing to adjust this timeline based on input received at the beginning of the planning process and the City's preferences. £blue strike
TASKS
Task 1: Project kick-off and project management
Kick-off meeting
Project Plan
Ongoing Communications and Project Documentation
Biweekly Meetings
Monthly Memos
Task 2: Develop an inventory of GHG emissions
Community -Wide Emissions Inventory
Municipal Operations Emissions Inventory
Methodology Report
Optional: Capacity Building & Training Workshop
GHG Emissions Forecast
GHG Inventory & Forecasts Report
Task 3: Establish GHG emission reduction targets
Existing Conditions Assessment & Climate Action Tracker Framework Selection
Target Setting
Task 4: Engage the Community, City Commissions, & City
Council
Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Plan
Outreach Materials
BGCAP Steering Committee
Public Meeting
Community Survey
Presentations to the Planning Commission
Presentations to the City Council
Task 5: Develop policies and strategies to achieve GHG reduction targets Mitigation Policies & Strategies
Resilience and Adaptation Policies & Strategies
Prioritization Methodology
Implementation Plan
Task 6: Climate Action Plan
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Draft Plan
Review & Feedback Integration
Final Plan
Optional: CEQA Analysis
Task 7: Develop tools for monitoring and reporting of the BGCAP Monitoring and Reporting Framework
Optional: Dashboard
Task 8: Finalize Climate Action Plan
Final Presentations to Planning Commission and City Counci Eig Blue Strike Work
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Review Period 4, Meetings Optional Tasks
8 CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE Exhibit 2 683

SUBTASK 1.1: KICK-OFF MEETING

WORK PLAN/PROJECT APPROACH
A kick-off meeting will be scheduled following the completion of the contract in order to confirm the project expectations, goals and the timeline for major deliverables. During this meeting our Team will outline our recommended approach, welcome feedback and guidance from City staff, and work through any concerns. Key aspects include establishing roles, responsibilities, and chain -of -communication protocols, as well as clarifying goals and expectations for community and stakeholder engagement. We will also identify available data, maps, documents, and other related information that must be gathered during the BGCAP development process.

The meeting will cover the approach to early components of emission calculations, including transportation, technical analysis, and leveraging existing plans and policies. Our Team will coordinate scheduling, provide a meeting agenda and a presentation, and provide a written summary of what was covered and agreed upon during the meeting.

SUBTASK 1.2: PROJECT PLAN
Following the kick-off meeting, our Team will develop a Project Plan that outlines the specific steps Blue Strike and the City will take to develop the BGCAP. Integrating feedback from the kickoff meeting, this planning document will define the roles and responsibilities of each project participant, clearly identifying the sequence of tasks that must be completed during BGCAP development in order to help the City realize its goals and desired timeline for this project.

This plan will include the strategies, approaches, and implementation methodology needed to execute the technical aspects of this project, such as GHG inventory creation, as well as more tailored components like community outreach and stakeholder engagement.

Once the Project Plan has been drafted, it will be shared with the City's project team for review. While our Team welcomes feedback during all phases of climate action planning, it is particularly helpful during the initial phase of project planning, as it enhances our ability to develop a Project Plan that 1) truly aligns with the City's climate action planning objectives, and 2) provides a realistic roadmap for BGCAP completion. Following a round of review by the City, the Project Plan will be revised to incorporate this feedback and then delivered to the City's project team.

CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE 9 Exhibit 2 684

SUBTASK 1.3: ONGOING COMMUNICATIONS AND PROJECT

DOCUMENTATION

WORK PLAN/PROJECT APPROACH
We utilize cloud -based platforms like Google Drive to store all project -related documents, including meeting minutes, draft deliverables, and presentations. This approach ensures transparency and facilitates easy access to data. We offer various communication channels tailored to the City's preferences, ranging from email and conference calls to video conferencing and in -person meetings. Our priority is to respond promptly to queries and concerns, fostering smooth information flow. Additionally, we keep detailed engagement records to track project exchanges, which inform the development of the BGCAP. Flexibility is key, as we adapt our communication methods to evolving project dynamics. Our aim is to create an inclusive and collaborative environment conducive to the successful implementation of the BGCAP.

As such, we will utilize Monday.com, an advanced project management tool, to enhance communication, task allocation, and progress tracking. Monday.com serves as a centralized hub for project management and collaboration, ensuring all team members stay informed about tasks, deadlines, and priorities. The Project Plan (subtask 1.2) will be entered into Monday. com, detailing main tasks and their respective deliverables (see figure 2). This platform will be accessible to the City at no cost, further promoting transparency and efficiency in project - related activities and communications.

FIGURE 2: SAMPLE MONDAY.COM
Phaae 'I g tk➢e lira", Arh
Task
Compile relevant plans, reports, policies document
> Populate the Climate Tracker 4
Draft Irameworrecalegori:es for final SCAP
Final framework/categories for final SLAP
Access to 2022 GHG ^alventory
Review and update GHG Innventory yas needed)
Review dada/rGpf7Msrdocuments/feglllations to inform forecasts > Provide hlstohcaPprojected levels of GHG enessions
GHG Inventory & Forecasts Report
Provide Potential GHG Reduction Targets (Toot: Target Matrix) Finalize GHG reduction targets (shorl.i & lortg-term targets Person
Status
Timeline
Fires
10 CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE Exhibit 2 685

SUBTASK 1.4: BIWEEKLY MEETINGS

WORK PLAN/PROJECT APPROACH
Our dedicated climate Team ensures availability of our Team members to be responsive to the unique needs of your jurisdiction, seamlessly coordinate with City staff, residents, stakeholders and consultant teams as needed, and flexibly adapt to changing conditions while managing to the established scope and budget of each project. To facilitate this, we typically conduct bi- weekly virtual meetings with City staff to review progress, plan upcoming efforts, and ensure the project remains on schedule and within budget. The details and logistics of these meetings will be further discussed with the City.

SUBTASK 1.5: MONTHLY MEMOS
After the project has begun, our Team will generate monthly memos to document the project's progress and outstanding deliverables to be completed in subsequent months. The reports will consider the project's current status in terms of budget and schedule, outlining specific course corrections whenever necessary. Additionally, the memos can be made available to key City staff to allow for feedback and input on overall project progress.

TASK 1 DELIVERABLES:
✓ Kickoff Meeting agenda, presentation, and minutes
✓ Project Plan
✓ Access to shared drive and Monday.com
✓ Biweekly meetings
✓ Monthly Memos
CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE 11 Exhibit 2 686

To embark on a greenhouse gas (GHG)
reduction strategy, the City must first
evaluate its sources of impact. The task of
reducing those impacts begins with GHG
inventories, which establish a benchmark
and set the stage for determining
and implementing actions to reduce
emissions. We will perform separate
2023 GHG inventories for community -
wide and municipal operations.

SUBTASK 2,1:

COMMUNITY -WIDE EMISSIONS

INVENTORY
Blue Strike will develop a consumption -
based community -wide GHG Inventory
for the City of Bell Gardens. Not all GHG
emissions are under the direct financial or
operational control of local governments,
and therefore care must be taken to draw
an appropriate organization boundary for
the GHG inventory while also leveraging
the unique powers of government to
influence actions at the community -wide
scale. Sources of GHG emissions are
separated into a uniformly recognized
categorization of emission `Scopes':

A WORD ON
TOOL SELECTION:

Blue Strike has experience
with many GHG inventory
and forecasting tools and can
recommend to the City which
tool to use for Task 2. Our team has extensive
experience using ICLEI ClearPath's tool to
develop emissions inventories and forecasts.

Available to ICLEI members, the ClearPath
tool is an all -in -one suite of online tools to help
agencies complete government operations and
community -wide greenhouse gas inventories,
forecasts and climate action plans.

Another possible avenue would be to use the
Climate & Energy Scenario Analysis (CESA)
Tool, a more nuanced tool created by Blue
Strike and used by many of our clients. CESA
allows users to input measures, set scenario
parameters and assumptions, visualize from
one scenario to another, and save scenarios
for future analysis.

Other options such as the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA)'s Local GHG
Inventory Tool, GHG Protocol Policy & Action
Standard Tool, or the IFC/World Bank APEX
tool are also available for exploration. If the
City remains undecided on which tool to
select, we can provide Bell Gardens with a
comprehensive evaluation of selected tools,
highlighting their advantages, limitations,
operational timelines, and other relevant
factors. The final decision on the tool will be
made in close collaboration with the City.
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CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE 687

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-, SCOPE 1: DIRECT, ON -SITE BURNING OF FOSSIL FUELS,

SUCH AS NATURAL GAS CONSUMPTION
- SCOPE 2: EMISSIONS FROM PURCHASED ELECTRICITY
- SCOPE 3: INDIRECT EMISSIONS OVER WHICH

THE CITY MAY HAVE LIMITED CONTROL
Our Team has well -established data collection practices. We will create a shared online site where collaboration can take place and information can be readily accessed and shared. This effort will be coordinated by our Team with City staff and relevant stakeholders. Our Team will work closely with the City to determine what data is relevant, what data is currently available or may be obtained, and what data is unavailable but may be obtained in the future with proper data collection practices. Examples of relevant data for the community -wide inventory include but are not limited to the following:
• Electricity usage - 100% renewable
• Onsite renewable generation (if any)
• Natural gas usage
• Annual solid waste volume
• Population growth trends
• Land management data
• Transportation and travel data
• Food consumption
• Transport and purchasing of goods
Once activity data is collected, a GHG inventory will be developed to calculate the City baseline emissions. It has been our practice to align with the Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) GHG Protocol as well as the Global Protocol for Community -Scale GHG Emissions Inventory (GPC) methodologies. A graphic similar to Figure 3 will be created.

FIGURE 3: COMMUNITY INVENTORY

SOLID WASTE

WATER AND WASTEWATER
TRANSPORTATION AND •

MOBILE SERVICES

FUGITIVE EMISSIONS

1.8%
• RESIDENTIAL ENERGY

37.9%
• COMMERCIAL ENERGY
CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE 13 Exhibit 2 688

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SUBTASK 2.2:

MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS

EMISSIONS INVENTORY
With the support of the Blue Strike Team, Daianne and Anna will conduct a similar process to subtask 2.1 to develop a Municipal Operations GHG Inventory (Figure 4). Blue Strike will continue to use the Global Protocol for Community -Scale GHG Emissions Inventory (GPC) methodologies for local government inventories to ensure compliant and comparable results.

Examples of relevant data needed to complete the municipal operations GHG inventory include but are not limited to:
• Energy data for City buildings and facilities, including LEED certified buildings • Energy data for street and traffic lights
• Employee commute data
• Liquid fuel and electricity usage in City fleet vehicles By completing two inventories for the City of Bell Gardens, we can more carefully tailor emission reduction strategies based on their audience. Considering the City has more influence over municipal operations, reducing these emissions will likely be more streamline. Meanwhile, strategies to reduce community emissions may involve techniques such as educational outreach, updated building codes, and additional waste management programs.

SOLID WASTE

3.9%

EMPLOYEE COMMUTE

28.8%
VEHICLE FLEET • _

22.8%
FIGURE 4: MUNICIPAL INVENTORY
• FUGITIVE EMISSIONS
• BUILDINGS AND

FACILITIES
• STREETLIGHTS AND

TRAFFIC SIGNALS
14 CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE Exhibit 2 689

SUBTASK 2.3: METHODOLOGY REPORT
AN/Ili tO j AG`'
Following the conclusion of this project, it is crucial for the City to continue monitoring and tracking the progress and success of the BGCAP. To ensure the City can effectively measure its GHG emissions impact and progress annually, we will provide all necessary materials and resources for replication. This includes a comprehensive Methodology Report. The Methodology Report will guide the City through the completion of future inventories, detailing every step of the inventory process, including data sources and data collection procedures.

The Methodology Report will elaborate on the step-by-step process followed in compiling the community -wide and municipal GHG inventories. It will explain the techniques and tools used, providing a clear understanding of data processing and analysis. The report will culminate in a narrative describing the inventory update process, the methodology employed, the emissions factors used, and how the inventory aligns with established protocols and standards.

Additionally, the Methodology Report will include sections on quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures, data validation methods, templates for data collection, glossary of key terms and guidelines for periodic reviews and updates.

OPTIONAL: CAPACITY BUILDING & TRAINING WORKSHOP
Following the creation of the Methodology Report, our team can offer to host a Capacity Building & Training Workshop for City staff to ensure Bell Gardens is well-equipped to continue building on its environmental accomplishments long into the future. This workshop will detail the importance of interdepartmental coordination for sustainability and climate action. Our team will train participants on the selected tool (whether it be the CESA tool, ICLEI ClearPath Tool, etc.) for generating GHG inventories. We will provide critical context and background on the importance of GHG inventories and how they are calculated. The workshop will serve as a platform to coordinate responsibilities moving forward, ask questions, and connect the City's key climate action players.

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SURTASK 2.4: GHG EMISSIONS FORECAST
Leveraging insights from subtasks 2.1 and 2.2, Blue Strike will forecast projected levels of GHG emissions for community -wide activities and municipal operations through 2050. This process will yield a comprehensive Business -as -Usual (BAU) scenario, depicted in Figure 5, and an Adjusted Business -as -Usual (ABAU) scenario, illustrated in Figure 6. This scenario will encompass the impacts of relevant legislative and executive actions at local, regional, and state levels, allowing for in-depth analysis and strategic planning. Blue Strike has completed several GHG Inventories and projections for cities throughout California so we are familiar with State targets, regulations, and resources including the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the California Climate Action Registry (CCAR), and The Climate Registry (TCR).

FIGURE 5: BUSINESS -AS -USUAL FORECAST
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In collaboration with the City, Blue Strike will evaluate and discuss additional future emissions scenarios that are pertinent to the City's context and goals. An exploration of the City's Science - Based Target (SBT) could provide insights into the City's role in mitigating global temperature increases to less than 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Using the ABAU forecasted emissions estimated for the anticipated years 2030, 2045, and 2050, alongside the selected reduction targets, Blue Strike will assess the emissions gap that the City will need to address to achieve the specified targets. This assessment will inform the development of a reduction scenario aimed at meeting or surpassing the GHG reduction targets. The resulting analysis will demonstrate project emissions reductions by sector and scope. A visual representation similar to Figure 7 will be produced to illustrate our analysis. o
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1,600,000
1,400,000
1,200,000
1,000,000
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FIGURE 7: EMISSION REDUCTIONS BY FOCUS AREA
- - ADJUSTED BUSINESS AS USUAL (ABAU)
- CAP SCENARIO
w.IPROCESS& FUGITIVE EMISSIONS
win WATER & WASTEWATER

SOLID WASTE

INDUSTRIAL ENERGY

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wish RESIDENTIAL ENERGY
wm TRANSPORTATION & MOBILE SOURCES
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SUBTASK 2$5: GHG INVENTORY & FORECASTS REPORT
r ,Ni/Pt O EC APPRt AC
Utilizing appropriate data sources, a GHG Inventory Report will then be provided, including the details, assumptions, data sources, methodology, and benchmarks used to calculate both baseline GHG inventories. Once these steps are completed, a narrative will be developed, describing the inventories, methodology, emissions factors, and protocol compliance. This report will be incorporated into the draft and final BGCAP in an appendix.

TASK 2 DELIVERABLES:
✓ Community -Wide Greenhouse Gas Inventory
✓ Municipal Operations Greenhouse Gas Inventory
✓ Methodology Report
✓ Optional: Capacity Building & Training Workshop
✓ GHG Inventory Forecasts
✓ GHG Inventory & Forecasts Report
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Our Team will undertake comprehensive research
and data collection in various areas crucial for the
development of the BGCAP. Our approach involves a
thorough review of existing City General Plans, codes,
policies, programs, and commitments to environmental
sustainability and climate resiliency. We will meticulously analyze these documents to extract pertinent information and recommendations related to the development of
the BGCAP and GHG emissions reductions.

Furthermore, to ensure the BGCAP is well-rounded
and informed by successful precedents, we will study
best practices from cities comparable to Bell Gardens
in terms of size, scale, and physical context. This
will involve analyzing effective climate action plans,
mitigation, adaptation measures, financing mechanisms,
and community outreach techniques from these cities.

Our research will not only cover local and municipal
strategies but will also extend to state guidelines,
ensuring our strategies align with higher -level directives.

Our review will include but not be limited to the following documents:

BLUE STRIKE
BEST PRACTICE #1:

INTEGRATED PLANS
Your plan will be
integrated. Integration
ensures that every
initiative complements
and enhances your
existing planning efforts
and avoids duplicating
efforts. It also ensures
alignment with regional
and state level planning
for climate -related
activities. By creating
a cohesive approach,
our climate action and
adaptation plan works
in harmony with your
overall development
goals, amplifying impact
and efficiency.

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CITY PLANS:
• General Plan Packet
• Conservation Element
• Circulation and Transportation Element
• Open Space and Recreation Element
• Land Use Element
• Environmental Justice Element
• Bell Garden Municipal/Building Code
REGIONAL PLANS:
• Our County Sustainability Plan
• LA County 2045 Climate Action Plan
• Climate Vulnerability Assessment
• Countywide Community Wildfire Protection Plan
• California Energy Commission's Southern California Plug-in Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan STATE LEGISLATION:
• 2022 State of California Building Codes
• Governor Newsom's California Climate Commitment
• CARB's 2022 Scoping Plan for Achieving Carbon Neutrality • AB 32 Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006
• California Senate Bill 32
• California's SB 379
• California's SB 100, The 100 Percent Clean Energy Act of 2018 • California Executive Order B-55-18
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Climate Tracker. A critical component of our methodology is the development of a Climate Tracker, a comprehensive, online, Excel -based tracker that will centralize and summarize the prior plans, knowledge, and ongoing initiatives that may be relevant to this project. This tool will be used throughout the planning process and will be accessible to the City, serving as a collaborative platform —a shared digital workspace for both the City Project Team and Blue Strike. It will evolve as a foundational document, subject to revisions as additional review and analysis occur, providing a consolidated overview of the City's climate action journey.

THE CLIMATE TRACKER'S FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
• Review Data: The findings of the existing conditions assessment will be systematically recorded in the Climate Tracker to establish a baseline for future assessments. • Strategy Formulation: Using the existing conditions assessment as a baseline, we will develop potential measures and strategies for the final CAP, which will be documented in the Climate Tracker.
• Collaboration & Feedback: The Climate Tracker will be shared with the City Project Team, encouraging real-time feedback and ideas on draft measures and strategies, making it a collaborative tool.
• Monitoring & Tracking: The Climate Tracker will store the Implementation Plan (subtask 5.4), serving as a strategic blueprint for monitoring, tracking, and reporting the plan's progress.

FIGURE 8: ROLE OF THE CLIMATE TRACKER
THE MATRIX'S FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

BASELINE ASSESSMENT
Review existing policies to
understand prior commitments,
identifying gaps and opportunities

STRATEGY FEEDBACK
Offer feedback and a comprehensive
review of proposed strategies

PLAN FO UL TI N
Formulate comprehensive
strategies, action steps and
financing plans

PROGRESS TRACKING
Monitor the implementation
of the plan over time
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U ASK fl . AM
Blue Strike and the City's project team will discuss a strategic framework (figure 9) for the BGCAP and its GHG emission reduction strategies. Our Team has found that establishing this framework early on in the project can keep our discussion focused and within scope. Additionally, the chosen topics will serve as a preliminary framework for the final BGCAP document. Past projects have included between 4 and 6 framework topics including Transportation & Mobility, Buildings & Energy, Resource Conservation, Resilient Community, Climate Risk, Parks & Natural Systems, and more. We will work closely with the City to determine the most appropriate framework topics given the priorities and needs of the City.

FIGURE 9: CAP FRAMEWORK
ENERGY

TRANSPORTATION

RESILIENT

COMMUNITY

CLIMATE

ACTION PLAN

FOCUS AREAS

EMERGENCY

MANAGEMENT

CLIMATE
RISE
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Exhibit 2
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Given the results of the GHG inventory completed in Task 2, Blue Strike will assist the City in determining emission reduction targets for community -wide and municipal emissions that are both ambitious and achievable. Targets will be set for 2030, 2045, and 2050. This process will begin with a review of existing state and county legislation in addition to targets set by neighboring and comparable communities. This information, along with the GHG inventory will be used to inform the targets. Blue Strike will ensure that all targets are in alignment and are compliant with state and federal regulations.

Paris
Agreement
Science
Based Targets i
United States
State of
California
Los Angeles
County
FIGURE 10: REDUCTION TARGET COMPARISON TABLE
2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050
25% below
2015 levels
City of Agoura 137% below
Hills, CA 12018 levels
50% baseline
reduction
50%-52% below
2005 levels
40% reduction
from 1990
TASK 3 DE. L S
✓ Existing Conditions Assessment
✓ Climate Action Tracker
✓ Framework Selection
✓ GHG emissions reduction targets
50% below
2015 levels
Carbon
Neutral
Carbon
Neutral
...............................

Carbon
Neutral
Net Zero
Carbon
Net Zero
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Successful climate action depends on broad community engagement. Our strategy involves four key steps: Inviting all stakeholders, listening actively and empathetically, mobilizing insights into practical actions, and collaborating to build strong partnerships. This approach highlights the importance of community -led solutions, especially including those often overlooked in planning. Our goal is to develop a Plan that represents the collective vision and needs of the Bell Gardens community, aiming for impactful results.

SUBTASK 4.1; COMMUI ICATIOS AND

STAKEH LIFER ENGAGEMENT
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In collaboration with the City, Stakeholder Lead, Brennen Jensen will develop a Community and Stakeholder Engagement Plan. We will leverage the City's past initiatives to ensure meaningful interactions with both internal and external stakeholder groups and integrate Blue Strike's best practices. The Plan will be carefully designed to surface the community's viewpoints, evaluate effective strategies, and uncover opportunities for refinement, making certain that it encapsulates the shared aspirations and visions of the community, guaranteeing that the resulting BGCAP is resonant and locally relevant. The Community and Stakeholder Engagement Plan will include:
• Goals: In collaboration with the City, we will set overarching objectives for stakeholder engagement. These goals, identified at the onset, will direct the entire engagement process.

They might range from increasing understanding of stakeholder perceptions related to the BGCAP, to fostering support and awareness for the strategy's final plans and execution.

Acknowledging the City's potentially diverse objectives, defining these early will shape our strategic approach to engagement.
• Stakeholder Identification: Working in close collaboration with the City, the next step will be to identify the City's stakeholders. A specific focus will be given to what we call 'Fundamental Stakeholder Categories (Figure 11) due to their significant impact on our project's success, especially as we move into the implementation phase post -planning. - Key stakeholder groups will include, but are not limited to:
• SELA Collaborative
• Bell Gardens High School Environmental Club
• Montebello Unified School District
• Environmental Garden Club
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FIGURE 11: FUNDAMENTAL STAKEHOLDERS CATEGORIES
• Stakeholder Level of Engagement:

Once stakeholders are identified,
we select the right level of
engagement (Figure 12) we aim for
each stakeholder. For instance, for
some groups, the goal may be to
simply keep them informed, while
for others, we might seek to actively
collaborate. The decision on the level
of engagement for each group will
be based on an Interest + Influence
Matrix (Figure 13), which will be filled
in close collaboration with the City.

CATEGORY 1:

VULNERABLE AND

UNDERREPRESENTED

COMMUNITIES
Includes those most affected
by climate change, such as children, youth,
women, people with disabilities, and racial or
ethnic minorities. The focus is on identifying
these groups and ensuring their voices are
heard, especially those previously overlooked
in past engagements. Engagement with
community leaders who are trusted within
these groups will be crucial for effective
communication and serving as bridges
between the community and our planning
efforts.

CATEGORY 2:

CITY GOVERNANCE AND SECTORAL

STAKEHOLDERS
Includes stakeholders with a control or
influence over the implementation of climate
actions in key sectors, often in the private
sector. The buy -in is crucial to unlocking
climate actions that lie beyond the direct
control of the city government.

CATEGORY 3:

INFLUENCERS AND DECISION -MAKERS
Includes influential individuals and groups
capable of significantly impacting climate
policy. Their support or opposition can
shape the success of climate initiatives,
necessitating strategic engagement and
alignment with the city's climate goals. This
group typically includes City Council and
influential Community Groups.

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FIGURE 12: LEVELS OF ENGAGEMENT
FIGURE 13:

INTEREST + INFLUENCE MATRIX
• Outreach Activities: Detailed plans for
various outreach methodologies will be
laid out, including timing, objectives,
format, key participants, potential agendas,
and roles of the City and Blue Strike.
• Overall Timeline: We will develop a
planned timeline for all engagement and
outreach activities, ensuring that these
events are strategically scheduled in
alignment with the technical aspects of
the project. This timeline will be designed
to maintain consistent progress and build
momentum among stakeholders.

Following the conclusion of Task 4, our Team
will compile the methodologies, data, and
findings from the stakeholder engagement
activities into a comprehensive report to be
submitted to the City and incorporated into the
final BGCAP.
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SUBTASK ®2:OUTREA MATER!At...S
Blue Strike's in-house Graphic Designer will create
simple, elegant, and compelling outreach materials.

This could include hardcopy handouts, and digital
materials that can be shared on the City's website and
social media. We acknowledge that these visuals and
graphics will be powerful tools and will be used as
public -facing materials for outreach activities.

Below are some examples of outreach materials we
have developed for clients:

EXAMPLE OF

OUTREACH MATERIAL
) INFOGRAPHICS

BLUE STRIKE
BEST PRACTICE #2:

BRANDED PLANS
Your plan will be branded.

Branding the climate action
plan makes it instantly
recognizable to the your
community to foster a
strong identity and sense
of ownership. We can work
with the City's marketing,
or project team, to
develop a unique graphic
for the plan that aligns
with existing City design
and will help engage the
community. All deliverables
will be finalized using your
City's unique climate action
and resilience branding,
to strengthen the project's
identity, connection within
the community, and
enhance its visibility.

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Blue Strike will create a unique logo for the BGCAP using existing City color schemes and styles.

Additionally we will over two to three engaging graphics to be used on the City's website, social media, newsletters, or other relevant communications. Finally, we will assist the City in the development of two press releases related to the development and adoption of the BGCAP.

SUBTASK 4.3: BGCAP STEERI .:,. G CO TTEE
To complement the City's BGCAP Project Team, we recommend establishing a BGCAP Steering Committee. This committee should consist of eight to twelve members representing significant community groups, key municipal departments, or dedicated residents. Previous committees have included diverse perspectives such as public works employees, religious group representatives, high school students, members of local universities, and staff from relevant non-profit organizations.

The Steering Committee typically throughout the planning process to review project progress, provide feedback, discuss issues, and brainstorm ideas. This approach ensures that the BGCAP is thoroughly vetted at key stages, making the final plan impactful and representative of the Bell Gardens community. We will organize and conduct up to four (4) Steering Committee meetings with selected individuals, strategically scheduled throughout the planning stages to ensure active stakeholder participation. Our team will work with the City to determine the most effective approach to these meetings. Blue Strike will create slide decks and any additional materials needed to execute the meetings and provide drafts to the City for initial review. Our Team will take notes during the engagements and turn over all materials and information with the City following the conclusion of the project.
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SUBTASK
P .JI LIC MEETING
With Brennen as our Team's lead, we will design
and facilitate a public meeting early -on in the
project's progression to engage the broader
public, foster collaborative discussions, and
generate innovative ideas for climate action
in Bell Gardens. This public meeting will
provide a platform for participants to share
their expertise, experiences, and visions, with
a variety of input opportunities and breakout
sessions for focused discussions. We will work
closely with the City to coordinate the logistics
of the meeting and the most effective agenda
and materials.

EQUITY

CONSIDERATIONS

IN SCHEDULED

COMMUNITY

ACTIVITIES
In formulating equitable community
activities, our Team prioritizes several
key considerations:

Resource provision for ease
of participation: Recognizing
the diverse needs of community
members, a special focus on
alleviating participation barriers
should be considered. This
could include offering financial
or technological assistance,
transportation support, flexible
scheduling, or childcare services.

Accessible planning and
scheduling: Community events
should be planned with accessibility
as a core consideration, including the
use of culturally appropriate materials
in various relevant languages and
providing necessary translation and
interpretation services.

Event timing and multiple
engagement channels: Scheduling
community events at times that
are most convenient for the
disadvantaged community, and
offering multiple ways for people to
contribute.

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SUBTASK ®S: COMMUNITY SURVEY
Blue Strike will develop and host one online community survey to solicit broader input in the development of the Plan. The community can provide input on their climate -related concerns, goals, and potential actions for a more sustainable and resilient Bell Gardens. The community survey will be marketed (via a weblink and QR code) on the City's website and other outreach materials, and feedback from the survey will be incorporated into the draft BGCAP. Depending on the project's needs, Blue Strike is equipped to create a tailored survey using R programming or employ well -established platforms like SurveyMonkey or Qualtrics. Our experience includes creating and evaluating similar surveys for recent initiatives in Orange County, NC, Glenwood Springs, CO, and Fairfield, OH. The outcomes of these surveys have significantly shaped the respective final plans.

SUBTASK ®6:

PIESENTA'TIO S TO THE
PLANNI°MG COMMISSION
Blue Strike will provide three (3) presentations to the Bell Gardens Planning Commission throughout the progression of the project. The purpose of the proposed presentation is as follows:
- Presentation 1: Introduction to the project, outlining goals and expected outcomes.

Presentation 2: Follow up on the project's progress and address takeaways from the GHG Inventory, emission reduction target setting, and stakeholder engagement activities.
-+ Presentation 3: Introduce the final BGCAP and address questions and concerns.

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SUBTASK ®7:
✓ IESENTA'TIO S TO THE CITY COUNCIL
As representatives of the Bell Garden's community, support and guidance from the City Council and Planning Commission is imperative for the success of this project. Our Team will support City staff in presenting the finalized BGCAP to the City Council and Planning Commission near the conclusion of the project term, allowing for any final feedback offered in these respective presentations to be incorporated into the BGCAP ahead of adoption. At this City's discretion, this may entail the development of a Powerpoint presentation, summary memorandum, or any similar documents that will facilitate effective conveyance of BGCAP contents. Should City staff be required to present on multiple occasions in order for
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the BGCAP to be readily adopted, Blue Strike will provide support for each engagement.

Our Team will assist City staff with the following tasks:
- Presentation 1: Introduce the BGCAP project, present preliminary findings from the GHG inventory and plans for stakeholder engagement activities. - Presentation 2: Present finalized BGCAP to City Council for adoption.

TASK [ALIVE "ARLES:
✓ Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Plan
✓ Outreach materials, including:
- Logo
- Two (2) graphics
- Two (2) press releases
✓ Establishment of a BGCAP Steering Committee
- Four (4) Steering Committee meetings
✓ One (1) Public Meeting
✓ One (1) online community survey
✓ Three (3) presentations to the Planning Commission
✓ Two (2) presentations to the City Council
✓ Optional: Additional presentations to the Planning Commission and/or City Council as needed
✓ Stakeholder Engagement Report
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SUBTASK '5®i MITIGATION NllOL
ICIES at STRATEGIES
Our Team will collaborate closely with the City to devise and refine an array of goals, strategies and actions tailored towards reducing GHG emissions through the reduction targets and measures identified in Task 3, considering factors such as GHG emissions reduction potential, feasibility, metrics, milestones, co -programming opportunities, and regulatory and technical considerations.

The non -exhaustive list of areas we will consider to develop the menu of strategies and measures includes building purchased energy, retrofitting permit streamlining, composting programs, fuel transition programs for vehicles and buildings, bike and pedestrian infrastructure expansion, solar and solar + storage initiatives, EV fleet conversion acceleration, alternative transportation promotion, EV charging station expansion, urban tree canopy growth, and microgrid and community resiliency projects.

Figure 14 provides an example of a goal, strategy, and action for the transportation section, including a priority score and co -benefits for each action.

FIGURE 14: EXAMPLE OF GOAL, STRATEGY AND ACTION
GOAL 1 Reduce City -Wide Vehicle Miles Traveled by 25% by 2035

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S CTA K 5.2: CRESILIE CE AND ADAPTATION POLICIES & STRATEGIES Blue Strike will follow the same approach used for emission reduction and establish strategies and actions within each of the framework topics that will increase resilience and adaptation for the City of Bell Gardens. We will work closely with the City to refine these measures, ensuring they are detailed and impactful. It is critical that feedback received from Task 4 be incorporated as well to establish an approach that will focus on the City's most vulnerable communities and regions.

The resiliency and adaptation measures will address both social and physical vulnerabilities posed by anticipated climate impacts using the impact areas in Figure 15 as a guide.

FIGURE 15: IMPACT AREAS FOR CITY OF BELL GARDENS

IMPACT AREAS
Disadvantaged Communities

EXAMPLE IMPACTS
Increased public health and safety risks including air
and water quality, and natural disasters
Weather -Resistant and Resilient Transportation, utilities/energy, water, buildings/ Infrastructure
Natural Resources
Socioeconomic Resources
facilities
Environmental resources, natural habitat, recreation
and open spaces
Public health, economy, cultural resources, social
systems/human services
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SUBTASK PRIORITIZATION METHODOLOGY
Once the menu of strategies is identified, our Team will collaborate with the City to prioritize each strategy. This process typically involves ranking a range of factors relevant to and selected by the City using a Prioritization Matrix. Strategies are then analyzed across the range of factors selected. The analysis will utilize the best available information provided by the City, or other sources where necessary. The analysis is intended to provide a high-level review of the potential costs, related GHG reductions and co -benefits, etc. for each strategy. It is designed for context and screening -level measure selection rather than an in-depth evaluation. Scoring factors may include:
• Greenhouse gas reduction potential - How effective is this strategy in meeting the City's greenhouse gas reduction target(s)?
• Potential cost & benefits — Does the strategy offer a low, medium, or high return on investment?
• Implementation Feasibility — How easy or challenging is it to implement this strategy?
• Funding Availability — Is it likely to secure funding for this strategy? • Co -benefits — Does this strategy offer additional benefits like health, cleaner air, or economic growth for example?
• Alignment with existing initiatives — Does this strategy align well with the City's existing policies and initiatives?
• Equity — Does this strategy benefit vulnerable or disadvantaged communities within Bell Gardens?
This type of scoring and ranking process will allow the City to determine the most relevant strategies and measures to meet its unique goals and characteristics and align with its priorities.

Figure 16 shows an example of a high-level analysis of a Prioritization Matrix.

FIGURE 16: PRIORITIZATION MATRIX SAMPLE

STRATEGIES

ECONOMIC I QUALITY OF CLIMATE GHG

RESILIENCE I LIFE I EQUITY REDUCTION
((ow/medium/high) (yes/no) (yes/no) (tow/roedlum/high
COST
(medium/high)

2.1 A - Implement a comprehensive City Electric
Vehicle (EV) Transition Plan, focusing on
integrating EVs into existing fleets and expanding
charging infrastructure.

3.1 A - Enhance green spaces and outdoor
recreational facilities within the community to
promote environmental sustainability and improve
the quality of life for residents.

Low
High
No
No
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High
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S CTASK 5.4: 1NiMFLEM1EN°TA.Ti0N PLAN
Our team aims to deliver a cost-effective, dynamic plan with iterative steps for evaluating implementation and
investment costs at key stages. We will collect information, case studies, and cost details for each reduction measure to assess budgetary impacts and goal achievement. Our
Implementation Plan is designed as a living, adaptive
roadmap with evaluative steps and refined processes that examine both implementation and investment costs at
critical points. This strategic blueprint will be stored within the Climate Action Tracker (sub -task 3.1) for easy access by the City. The Implementation Plan for Bell Gardens will include, at a minimum, the following:

Timeframe. Establishing goals and timelines for each
initiative will allow the City to monitor progress, allocate resources, and understand implementation requirements.

Our Team is skilled in establishing goals and timelines tailored to each City's circumstances, and we will work closely with the City to develop appropriate ones.

Additionally, we will consider the availability of funding resources and schedule implementation at strategic times to maximize funding opportunities.

Metrics. Establishing a comprehensive set of metrics
and progress tracking indicators to evaluate the success and impact of each strategy. These indicators will enable effective monitoring of climate action and adaptation
efforts, providing valuable insights for ongoing evaluation.

Possible metrics include vehicle miles traveled, energy use, transportation mode shifts, kW installed, EV adoption, gallons of fuel, and more.

BLUE STRIKE
BEST PRACTICE #3:

ACTIONABLE PLANS
Your plan will be
actionable. The goals
developed through the
engagement can be
realized through crowd -
pleasing strategies
that provide benefits
to everyone in your
community. But we go
one step further by
deriving action steps to
support every strategy.

These steps have
dates for completion,
assign responsible
departments, and
include metrics to
recognize success.

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Lead Department. City lead department or personnel
responsible for spearheading and overseeing the
implementation efforts will be identified, fostering
accountability, and propelling effective coordination
throughout every phase. This is pivotal in ensuring
synchronized efforts and alignments with the various
stakeholders, avoiding overlaps, and ensuring the
realization of each measure in the envisaged timeframe.

Potential Partners. In collaboration with the City, We
will identify potential partners who can collaborate with the City to enhance the effectiveness and impact of
the proposed initiatives. We will leverage our extensive network and expertise to recommend suitable partners
for collaborative efforts.

Implementation costs. For each measure, we will be
conducting a high-level analysis to estimate the associated costs. Our approach to determining these costs will
involve analyzing various factors including the initial investment, labor, maintenance and other operational
expenses. All assumptions and methodologies used
to determine these costs will be provided to the City to ensure a robust understanding of the financial implications of each measure. If the City is interested, we can also provide sensitivity analyses around the cost estimates, to test assumptions such as interest rates, prices of raw materials, labor costs, etc.

BLUE STRIKE
BEST PRACTICE #4

FUNDED PLANS
Your plan will be funded.

While we cannot directly
finance your strategies -
we wish we could! - we
can provide you with
state and federal funding
options that specifically
match each one. Further,
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Funding mechanisms. We will compile a list of funding and match each to a reduction measure.

The funding mechanisms will include local, state, and federal grants, rebate and incentive programs, and internal funding mechanisms (bonds, taxes, fees, funds, etc.). Our recent experience in conducting a comprehensive analysis of funding sources for the implementation of the City of Los Altos CAAP, in addition to our extensive work with other agencies and plans, has equipped us with a deep understanding of state and federal funding opportunities, emerging private capital solutions, and many other options. We will leverage this expertise to provide funding strategies that are tailored to each project. As a possible additional service, our Team, which includes experts in climate finance, can assist with creating terms sheets, grant proposals, and financial models to support fund acquisition.

A sample implementation plan (Figure 17) is provided below.

FIGURE 17: SAMPLE OF IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

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TASK 5 DELIVERABLES:
✓ List of mitigation and adaptation strategies and actions ✓ Prioritization Matrix
✓ Implementation Plan
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SUBTASK 6.1:

DRAFT PLAN
Following the completion of Tasks 1 through 5, Blue Strike will assemble a draft Climate Action Plan for the City of Bell Gardens. The BGCAP will encapsulate all of the work completed in the previous tasks, as well as outline the near and long- term implementation plans, GHG reduction potential, progress metrics (KPIs), and responsible departments and agencies in charge of executing the BGCAP. This strategic framework will further outline equity impacts, funding sources, and near-, mid, and long-term goals for both municipal and community -wide action to allow for clear and precise implementation.

SUBTASK 6.2:

REVIEW & FEEDBACK INTEGRATION
The completion of the draft BGCAP will be followed by a comment period of up to thirty (30) days for the City staff, Commissioners, community members and City Council to provide feedback.

Following this review period, our Team will incorporate all recommended changes. A record of all comments will be kept, and a description of how all comments have been addressed will be delivered to the City along with the final BGCAP.

SUBTASK 6.3:

FINAL PLAN
With the help of our Graphic Design Manager, Rose Freidin, the BGCAP will then be finalized in a graphic -rich and visually appealing document. Rose will work with the City to ensure the Plan's branding aligns with existing City documents: graphs, photos, and robust graphics will be integrated into the document to ensure a comprehensive understanding for the reader. The BGCAP will include all necessary contextual information so that our work is accessible and easy to understand by every member of the community. The final BGCAP will be reader -friendly and 38 CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE Exhibit 2 713

tell the story of the Bell Gardens community
using visualizations and graphic design.

WORK PLAN/PROJECT APPROACH
The BGCAP will be accessible as a downloadable
PDF report, to allow for both hard copy and
digital consumption.

TASK 6 DELIVERABLES:
✓ Draft Climate Action Plan
✓ Review period of up to thirty (30) days
✓ Final Climate Action Plan
✓ Optional: CEQA Analysis
OPTIONAL:

CEQA ANALYSIS
Blue Strike acknowledges
that the City did not
include the California
Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) in this RFP. Should
the City become interested
in delegating this task to
a consultant, Blue Strike
would highly recommend
the services of Impact
Sciences.

Blue Strike has collaborated
with Impact Sciences to
complete CEQA Analyses
on several occasions and
can speak to their excellent
services. Our strong
relationship with Impact
Sciences would allow for
efficient communication
between their team and
ours to ensure the CEQA
aspects of this project are
complete and compliant.

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SUBTASK 7.1:

ONITORING AND REPORTING FRAMEWORK
ANi/Pt O jEC APPItoAC
Blue Strike will create a Climate Action Plan Monitoring and Reporting Framework to assist the city. This framework will be built upon the Implementation Plan (subtask 5.4) and will include a timeline for each measure, metrics to evaluate the success and impact of each strategy, a city lead department or personnel responsible for overseeing implementation efforts, implementation costs, and potential funding sources. The framework will also provide instructions on how to measure and track each measure in the Climate Tracker. Tracking metrics will come from the most applicable federal, state, and local sources, and may be qualitative or quantitative.

Data sources may include the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Cal -Adapt, CalEnviroScreen, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), California Department of Public Health, California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), and city departments. For each tracking metric, the plan will state the data source, a brief description of the data, the most recent datapoint for the city, the spatial nature of the data, and the anticipated frequency of updates.

SUBTASK 7.2:

ROGRESS REPO TING TEMPLATE
Blue Strike will provide City staff with a BGCAP progress report template. This template will compile data from the monitoring and tracking tools into a format that is easily understood by the public and decision -makers. We recommend the City produce formal BGCAP progress reports annually.

OPTIONAL:

CAP DASHBOARD
Another potential tool for reporting to the public used by many or our clients is a dashboard using Microsoft Power BI, a tool we regularly use to showcase project statuses and facilitate ongoing monitoring. Our team has demonstrated expertise in data visualization, graphic design, infographic development, and presenting complex results in an accessible format. Its capabilities include:
• Cataloging progress towards GHG reduction milestones
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The dashboard aims to simplify technical concepts from the BGCAP and Implementation Plan, presenting them in an appealing and comprehensible way. Based on insights gained through the BGCAP development process, we are prepared to develop robust internal planning mechanisms and public -facing dashboards to ensure consistent and transparent communication with local officials and the community. Blue Strike can provide a cost estimate following City interest and feedback.

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✓ Monitoring and Reporting Framework
✓ Progress Reporting Template
✓ Optional: CAP Dashboard
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Our Team will prepare presentations of the final BGCAP to the Planning Commission and City Council. Details regarding these presentations and prior presentations to these groups are included in Task 4.

Blue Strike has extensive experience preparing comprehensive and understandable presentations for a variety of stakeholder groups. We will ensure appropriate context for the project is provided and the specifics of technical analyses are explained and displayed in a visually engaging manner. We will work with the City to review the presentation slide deck prior to the presentation and make any necessary edits.

TASK 8D ELI. ER. LES
✓ Final Presentations to Planning Commission and City Council (included in Task 4)
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The organizational chart below (Figure 19) reflects the proposed structure of our Team. In addition, various analysts or subject matter experts may contribute to this project if deemed necessary.

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RICH SWANSON, PHD, DIRECTOR OF CLIMATE OF ENERGY
PROJECT ROLE: Project Manager
EXPERIENCE:
20 years experience in developing and evaluating climate -related plans with a focus on clean energy, economics and finance.

EDUCATION:

Ph.D. in Civil Systems Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder M.A. in International Affairs, Tufts University Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy B.A. in Economics, University of Colorado, Boulder
Rich is an experienced Project Manager with over 20 years of experience delivering complex projects in both the public and private sector. His work includes leading projects for California Polytechnic University, the Research Triangle Institute, San Diego State University, the City of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and Fairfield, Ohio. Rich has helped many jurisdictions to create and execute detailed Climate Action Plans. He is proficient in managing every phase of a project, ensuring they are completed effectively, on schedule, and within the allocated budget. He has also helped connect his clients with over $100 million in financing for climate -related projects.

With a strong foundation in economic and greenhouse gas (GHG) analysis, along with a deep understanding of renewable energy finance and financial modeling, Rich is able to oversee projects that achieve both environmental and financial objectives. Prior to joining Blue Strike, he worked as a senior energy economist and finance expert for World Bank projects. Rich has provided sophisticated financial modeling to help clients understand the capital and operational needs of projects from small city -sponsored programs of several million dollars, to large infrastructure projects of over one billion dollars.
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KRISTIN CUSHMAN, CEO
PROJECT ROLE: Senior Advisor
EXPERIENCE:
17 years experience in developing and implementing
sustainability and climate action programs.

EDUCATION:

B.A. in French & Literature, University of Alabama
Kristin Cushman is the founder and CEO for Blue Strike Environmental. Kristin's focus is to build climate mitigation strategies that combine community priorities with local greenhouse gas reduction strategies. She has worked for almost two decades driving climate and energy planning, while building public private partnerships to leverage resources and innovate programs. Her strength is to design environmental, social and governance frameworks which include setting performance indicators and developing efficient annual reporting platforms and she is able to weave in an insightful stakeholder engagement process to better understand community priorities and to ensure that there is authentic representation in the planning process. Kristin is well versed in federal and state policy and has led multi -faceted planning projects across California including WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway, PGA TOUR, City of La Canada Flintridge, and Monterey County.

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BRENNEN JENSEN, M.S.,

DIRECTOR OF ENGAGEMENT & RESILIENCE
PROJECT ROLE: Stakeholder Lead
EXPERIENCE:
20 years experience in climate -related and sustainability projects, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and consensus building.

EDUCATION:

M.S. in Biomimicry, Arizona State University
B.S. in Environmental Science Technology, Humboldt State University B.A. in Spanish, Humboldt State University
Brennen leads Blue Srike's stakeholder engagement, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a seasoned and trained facilitator in both virtual and in -person settings, she thoughtfully cultivates an environment where participants feel empowered to contribute meaningfully. Leveraging proven facilitation strategies, design thinking exercises, and multi- channel communications, Brennen ensures each engagement is productive and supportive. With expertise in environmental behavior change, Brennen collaborates with government agencies, businesses, and nonprofits to develop localized and scalable climate solutions. Her strategic approach has earned recognition from organizations such as the Department of Conservation and the California Air Resources Board. Renowned for her skill in navigating complex community policies, Brennen has successfully mobilized rural and urban communities, shifting perspectives from compliance to empowerment. She has led the development of impactful statewide conservation programs, including innovative efforts like the California Carpet Stewardship Program and Energy Upgrade California and the whole -house energy efficiency program, Energy Upgrade California. Brennen's leadership extends to Blue Strike's engagement initiatives, where she drives efforts focused on climate solutions, zero waste, extended producer responsibility, and circular economies.
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DAIANNE STARR, CLIMATE & DATA SCIENTIST
PROJECT ROLE: Technical & Data Lead
EXPERIENCE:
9 years of experience in climate -related initiatives, with a strong focus on data analysis and modeling for energy and GHG emissions.

EDUCATION:

M.Sc. Earth and Planetary Sciences, Harvard University
M.Sc. Oceanography, Texas A&M University
BSc. Geology, University Federal do Parana
Daianne is a Data & Climate Scientist with a solid foundation in climate data science, analytics, and sustainable economic development. Her expertise in Python, R, and MATLAB is central to her role, especially in conducting data analysis, developing forecasting models, and visualizing data. She holds an M.S. in Oceanography from Texas A&M University and an M.S. in Earth and Planetary Sciences from Harvard University. Her contributions at Blue Strike are centered on delivering insightful analysis from complex datasets. These efforts support clients in achieving their environmental goals, such as carbon neutrality and the implementation of sustainable climate solutions, by providing a clear understanding of their energy needs and the environmental impact of their operations. In her role, she creates GHG inventories as well as energy consumption profiles and forecasts energy demand using machine learning techniques. Daianne has assembled greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories for Fairfield, Ohio; Worcester, Massachusetts; and George Mason University, Virginia, using ICLEI's ClearPath tool and Blue Strike's proprietary CESA tool.

Her work also includes the development of econometric models in Excel to assess the viability and impact of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures.

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ANNA BUGANKOVA,

ENERGY AND CARBON MARKETS PROGRAM MANAGER
PROJECT ROLE: Energy Lead
EXPERIENCE:
4 years of experience in energy planning, renewable energy strategy, finance solutions, and funding roadmaps.

EDUCATION:

M.S. in Sustainability Science, Columbia University
B.A. in Psychology, San Francisco State University
Anna Bugankova brings innovative solutions to climate action through her work with advanced renewable energy systems and energy efficiency programs. Her expertise extends to reducing energy costs and increasing savings, with a strong focus on energy justice and affordability, especially for marginalized communities. Anna holds a Master of Science in Sustainability Science from Columbia University, where she was involved in a wide array of projects, including creating decarbonization strategies and developing financial and operational frameworks for solar, electric vehicle (EV), and sustainable development initiatives. Her strategic approach to energy finance is evident in her ability to integrate tax incentives, grants, and private investments into project funding. Anna has also designed solar feasibility studies and decarbonization solutions for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, the City of Glenwood Springs, and the City of Fairfield. She currently plays a key leadership role in sustainability action plans for the City of Fayetteville, NC and Kennesaw State University, GA.
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ANDREA GREEN, MENV, CLIMATE & ENERGY ANALYST
PROJECT ROLE: Adaptation Lead
EXPERIENCE:
4 years of experience in policy analysis, climate strategies, sustainable development planning and research and synthesis.

EDUCATION:

MENV. in Urban Resilience & Sustainability, University of Colorado, Boulder B.S. in Environmental Studies & Sustainability, Michigan State University A.A. in Liberal Arts & Science, Northwestern Michigan College Andrea specializes in decarbonization strategy development and community adaptation. She studied urban resilience at the University of Colorado, Boulder and has experience with nature - based solutions, green infrastructure, and climate resiliency. Andrea has experience developing indicators and matrices that highlight the effects of climate change in our client's communities. Her expertise in adaptation strategies has been crucial in guiding our clients toward actionable steps that address climate justice and equity. She has experience working with a variety of nonprofits and community -based organizations, accomplishing community education and compliance reporting goals. Andrea applies experience from projects with the City of Glenwood Springs, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority, and the City of Scranton, PA. With additional background in greenhouse gas accounting and ESG reporting, Andrea brings a focused and tailored approach to every project.

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SOL SHEPHERD, GREENHOUSE GAS AND EMISSION

FORECASTING ANALYST
PROJECT ROLE: GHG Emission & Forecasting Lead
EXPERIENCE:
5 years of experience in climate -related initiatives, with a strong focus on GHG inventory, forecasting and modeling.

EDUCATION:

B.A Environmental Studies, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Sol Shepherd is a Greenhouse Gas and Emission Forecasting Analyst at Blue Strike Environmental. Leveraging a blend of industry -leading tools and expertise, Sol has consistently delivered exceptional results in GHG inventories and emission forecasting for a diverse array of clients. With proficiency in programs such as ICLEI ClearPath, in-house Excel inventory tools, and Blue Strike Environmental's proprietary CESA (Climate and Energy Scenario Analysis) tool, Sol employs a multifaceted approach to provide clients with insights into their carbon footprint and emission trajectories. Having collaborated with clients including Orange County, NC, La Canada, CA, the University of Colorado, Boulder, Davidson, NC, Worcester, MA, San Diego State University, Kennesaw State University, Glenwood Springs, CO, and others, Sol has established a track record of excellence in the field. Sol's dedication to environmental stewardship, coupled with a commitment to innovation, enables clients to navigate complex sustainability challenges with confidence
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ROSE FREIDIN, GRAPHIC DESIGN AND MARKETING LEAD
PROJECT ROLE: Communication & Marketing Lead
EXPERIENCE:
25 years of experience in graphic design, marketing strategy solutions, communication planning, and design concepts.

EDUCATION:

B.A. Communication Design & Marketing, California State University, Monterey Bay With over 25 years of design expertise gained from diverse roles in newspapers and magazines, Rose leads marketing, communication, and public awareness campaigns at Blue Strike, focusing on stakeholder education, engagement, and community buy -in. Her extensive client portfolio across the United States showcases her proficiency in communication plan development, graphic design, and community facilitation. Renowned for her deep-rooted community connections, Rose is a trusted partner to public sector organizations in California and beyond, delivering consistent, measurable results for city-wide projects. Her creativity and leadership shine through effective design concepts and comprehensive communication strategies. Notable highlights include her tenure at the Monterey County Weekly, excelling in print/web ad design, print production, website maintenance, and client marketing, along with collaboration with the Bay Area's MOCHA, underscoring her commitment to arts education through compelling promotional materials for educational programs.

Refer to Appendix A for resumes of Project Team.

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LUE STRIKE QUALIFICATIONS
Since 2007, Blue Strike Environmental has offered award -winning services in sustainability, climate change, and clean energy. Specializing in a broad spectrum of services, including sustainability planning, carbon accounting, and emission reduction strategizing, we have been at the forefront of delivering pioneering solutions in climate action and environmental resilience. We stand as a Woman -Owned Small Business Enterprise and a Certified Green Business, with our headquarters in Monterey, California, and satellite offices across the United States, dedicated to contributing sophisticated, innovative, and effective solutions to the multifaceted environmental challenges facing our communities today.
"THE BEST CONSU
_TARTS WE'VE EVER HIRED!'
- CITY PLANNING MANAGER
Our GHG inventory experience is long-standing and includes one of the first implementations of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) U.S. Community Protocol using the ClearPath platform, which is designed for local governments and communities to manage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Blue Strike was also an early beta tester of the ClearPath platform, and used it to support the development of Community GHG Inventories and Energy Action Plans for all 21 jurisdictions in the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) territory (18 cities and 3 counties). Since then we have utilized ICLEI's platform and services to complete GHG inventories for communities across the country. Our team is also capable of advanced energy analysis using data analytics. For example, we recently conducted an analysis of electricity consumption and peak demand in Glenwood Springs, examining energy use in megawatt -hours (MWh) and peak loads in megawatts (MW) to determine the best strategies for their local context.

Our commitment to inclusive stakeholder engagement ensures we articulate the technical elements of climate action through a robust, inclusive process that aligns planning goals with community priorities. Our approach is deeply rooted in principles of climate justice and resilience, emphasizing meaningful participation from a diverse spectrum of communities. From inception to implementation, we guide our clients through an engagement process that ensures their voices are heard and their needs are met. We have extensive experience developing a wide array of education and outreach strategies, including social media graphics, press releases, community surveys, and presentations to key stakeholders.
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We strive to maintain open channels of communication, inviting people to have a voice and an active role in shaping decisions that affect their lives. This creates a stronger connection between planning goals and community needs, resulting in more functional, efficient, and effective design outcomes. Our experience includes multilingual public education campaigns, such as translating outreach materials and surveys into Spanish for Orange County, NC, and La Canada Flintridge, CA, both in 2023. Additionally, we facilitated the SB 1383, a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants by reducing organic waste disposal, campaign for the Merced County food bank from 2018 to 2021, focusing on outreach to farmers with bilingual materials.

We have been involved in AB 341 (Mandatory Commercial Recycling) for Monterey County since 2008, conducting commercial outreach with bilingual materials, and continue our SB 1383 work there since 2022. In addition, our Blue Strike staff come from diverse backgrounds and collectively speak five languages: English, Spanish, French, Russian, and Portuguese.

Our professionals are industry pioneers known for designing program activities, setting best practices, and innovating policy and reporting frameworks. We bring a wealth of knowledge and technical skills that enable us to conduct in-depth evaluations of sustainability initiatives, set achievable emission targets, and craft tailored strategies and policies in climate, sustainability, and resilience that align with the distinct needs and aspirations of each community we engage with. Our forefront industry insights allow us to transform these efforts into actionable and easily implementable plans that cast an ambitious but feasible vision for our clients.

CERTIFICATIONS AWARDS
• ISO 20121; Environmental Certifier
• Certified Green Business;
California Green Business Network
• Women -Owned Business Enterprise;
Women's Business Enterprise National
Council
• Small Business Enterprise;
US Small Business Administration
• Council for Responsible Sport;
Environmental Certifier
• Sustainable Event Alliance;
Environmental Certifier
• Clean Air Leadership Award presented by
Monterey Air District
• California Resource Recovery Association
Award for Best Practices for Events and
Venues California Higher Education
Sustainability Conference Sustainability
Innovation Award Governor's Environmental
and Economic Leadership Award
• Berta Caceras Award for Environmental
Justice by Romero Institute
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PRIOR RELATED EXPERIENCE
Climate planning services such as decarbonization, net -zero and climate resilience planning is Blue Strike's expertise. We have served communities across the country with extensive experience in California. This includes La Canada Flintridge, San Luis Obispo, Mono County, Los Altos, Los Angeles, Richmond, Lancaster, Santa Barbara, Watsonville, Salinas & San Joaquin Valley and the Tule River Indian Tribe of California. We also work for reputable institutions in California such as California Polytechnic University, Sonoma State University, San Francisco International Airport, Beneficial State Bank, San Diego State University and the University of California Santa Cruz. We will apply our knowledge of regional regulations and best practices to the Bell Gardens Climate Action Plan.

CALIFORNIA PORTFOLIO
Climate planning services is Blue Strike's expertise. We have served communities across the country and around the world for over 17 years. In California, specifically, our Team has extensive local experience, having worked in 17 counties. We will apply our knowledge of regional regulations and best practices to the Bell Garden's Climate Action Plan. 54 CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE Exhibit 2 729

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• PEBBLE BEACH, CA
• REGEN MONTEREY
• SALINAS, CA
• SALINAS VALLEY RECYCLES
• SOLEDAD, CA
• MARIN CLEAN ENERGY
(COMMUNITY CHOICE ENERGY)
• TRUCKEE, CA
• SACRAMENTO, CA
• SAN DIEGO, CA
• SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY, CA
• SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
• PETCO PARK
• SAN FRANCISCO

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA
• CAL POLY SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
• PASO ROBLES, CA
• SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
• LOS ALTOS, CA
• CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
• CITY OF WATSONVILLE CA
• SANTA CRUZ, CA
• UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ
• SONOMA, CA
• SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, CA
• MARIN CLEAN ENERGY
(COMMUNITY CHOICE ENERGY)
• TULE RIVER INDIAN TRIBE, CA
• CALIFORNIA CARPET STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
Exhibit 2 730

Blue Strike has also previously worked with or is currently under contract with several clients in California. Table 1 highlights the most relevant projects to the BGCAP.

TABLE 1: BLUE STRIKE WORK IN CALIFORNIA
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La Canada Flintridge
Los Altos
San Luis Obispo
Mono County
Los Angeles
Tule River Indian Tribe of
California
Richmond
Lancaster
Santa Barbara
San Francisco International
Airport
Beneficial State Bank
East Bay Community Energy
Sonoma State University
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
San Diego State University
California State University
Monterey Bay
University of California
Santa Cruz
California State University,
Long Beach
Monterey Bay Regional
Climate Action Compact
Climate Action & Adaptation Plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.

Climate Action & Adaptation Plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.

Municipal Carbon Neutrality Plan to achieve net zero -emissions by 2030.

Resource Efficiency Plan Update to serve as GHG reduction and climate action planning document.

Benefits analysis of municipal building decarbonization and workforce analysis.

EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) and Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP).

Richmond Advanced Energy Community, a community -based Distributed Energy Resource aggregation.

Lancaster Advanced Energy Community Project, including clean energy procurement and resiliency planning.

Strategic Energy Plan to reach its goal of 100% Renewable Energy by 2030.

Climate Action Plan, to support compliance reporting on emissions.

Greenhouse gas inventory, including data collection, GHG inventories, and emission reduction recommendations.

Local Development Business Plan to accelerate local distributed energy resource deployment.

Climate Action Plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 Carbon Neutrality Climate and Energy Analysis
Climate Action Plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 Campus Sustainability and Energy Plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2030 Climate and Energy Scenario Analysis
Clean Energy Master Plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 Provide industry resources to 19 jurisdictions members and collaborate on climate change issues.
56 CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE Exhibit 2 731

NATIONAL * ORTFOLIO
At the national level, Blue Strike boasts a robust portfolio of projects directly relevant to the CAP, offering the ability to bring national best practices to local contexts. Our experiences includes the development of Climate Adaptation & Action Plans (CAAPs), Climate Action Plans (CAPs), Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventories, and Sustainability Plans for the following clients:

City of San Luis Obispo, CA
City of La Canada Flintridge, CA
City of Los Altos, CA
City of Los Angeles, CA
City of Richmond, CA
City of Mountain View, CA
City of Lancaster, CA
City of Santa Barbara, CA
City of Watsonville, CA
Salinas & San Joaquin Valley, CA
Tule River Indian Tribe of CA
City of Worcester, MA
Orange County, NC
City of Fayetteville, NC
Durham County, NC
Town of Davidson, NC
City of Fairfield, OH
City of Scranton, PA
City of Glenwood Springs, CO
Mono County, CA
San Francisco International Airport, CA
Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
(LVCVA)
Beneficial State Bank
East Bay Community Energy
Marin Clean Energy
George Mason University, VA
Sonoma State University, CA
University of Colorado Boulder, CO
Kennesaw State University, GA
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CA
San Diego State University, CA
California State University Monterey Bay, CA
University of California Santa Cruz, CA
California State University, Long Beach, CA
Association of Monterey Bay Area
Governments
Research Triangle Institute, NC
Monterey Bay Regional Climate Action
Compact
CalRecycle
LIV Golf
2019 U.S. Open
2023 U.S. Women's Open
American Family Insurance Championship
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro -Am
PGA Pebble Beach
Boston Marathon
Big Sur International Marathon
CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (I3GCAP) CITY WIDE 57 Exhibit 2 732

The table below highlights our relevant
experience with similar services
provided to nationwide projects.

AbIue strike CLIENTS
University of Colorado Boulder, CO x x x x x x x x x x
Town of Davidson, NC x x x x x x x x x
City of Fairfield, OH x x x x x x
Kennesaw State University, GA x x x x x x x x
Las Vegas Convention Center & Visitors Authority x x x x x x x x x City of Glenwood Springs, CO x x x x x x x x x
George Mason University x x x x x x x x x
City of Los Angeles, CA x x
City of Scranton, PA x x x x x x x x
City of Fayetteville, NC x x x x x x x x x x
Orange County, NC x x x x x x x x x
Tule River Indian Tribe of California x x x x x x x x x City of La Canada Flintridge, CA x x x x x x x x
City of Los Altos, CA x x x x x x x x x x
Worcester, MA x x x
Mono County, CA x x x x x x x x
Research Triangle Institute, NC x x x x x x x x x
City of San Luis Obispo, CA x x x x x x x x
San Francisco International Airport, CA x x x x x x x x East Bay Community Energy x x x x x x x
Sonoma State University, CA x x x x x x x x x x
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CA x x x x x x x x x
San Diego State University, CA x x x x x x x x
California State University Monterey Bay x x x x x x x x x Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments x x
Durham County, NC x x x x x x
City of Richmond, CA x x x x x x x x
City of Lancaster, CA x x x x x x x x
Beneficial State Bank x x x
Marin Clean Energy x x x x x x x x x
58 CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE Exhibit 2 733

CITY OF LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE

CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION
PLAN
CLIENT: La Canada Flintridge, CA
COMPLETION DATE: 2023
RELEVANT SERVICES: GHG Inventory & Forecast,
Reduction targets, Vulnerability Assessment, Resiliency and Adaptation Measures, GHG reduction measures,
Scenario Modeling, Implementation Plan, Community and
Stakeholder Outreach
Blue Strike, in collaboration with Fehr & Peers and Impact Sciences, developed a Climate Action & Adaptation Plan
for the City of La Canada Flintridge. This initiative was built upon the City's 2016 Climate Action Plan. Its primary objective was to identify community -wide climate mitigation and adaptation strategies to achieve a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 and carbon
neutrality by no later than 2045. In doing so, the aim was to elevate the quality of life at the local level and also leave a positive imprint on broader social and environmental
networks. Significant emphasis was placed on stakeholder engagement, recognizing the indispensable value of
community insights. The scope of work included an updated GHG inventory, a vulnerability assessment, clearly defined sector -specific goals, policies, and objectives, a public outreach strategy, implementation measures (including
metrics) to ensure compliance with California's SB 379, a monitoring tool, and training.

CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE 59 Exhibit 2 734

CITY OF LOS ALTOS CLIMATE ACTION

AND ADAPTATION PLAN
CLIENT: City of Los Altos, CA
COMPLETION DATE: 2022
RELEVANT SERVICES: GHG Inventory & Forecast,
Reduction targets, Vulnerability Assessment, Adaptation Measures, GHG reduction measures, Scenario Modeling,
Implementation Plan, Community and Stakeholder Outreach Blue Strike (DBA EcoShift) led the development of the
Climate Action & Adaptation I?lan for the City of Los
Altos, CA. The goal was to develop a new forward -thinking, accelerated plan with achievable and actionable steps that the City can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
related to climate change and set clear metrics to achieve these goals. Blue Strike incorporated state requirements that include review and updated safety elements to address climate adaptation and resilience strategies; vulnerability assessment; adaptation and resilience goals, policies and objectives; and feasible implementation measures. Our
work involved evaluating the existing Los Altos 2013 Climate Action Plan, collecting and securing cost and emission
data, and analyzing that data to suggest refinements and innovative measures to achieve a comprehensive update.
60 CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE Exhibit 2 735

SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
CLIENT: Sonoma State University, CA
COMPLETION DATE: 2022
RELEVANT SERVICES: GHG Inventory & Forecast,
Reduction targets, Scenario Modeling, Adaptation Measures, GHG reduction measures, Implementation Plan, Community
and Stakeholder Outreach
Blue Strike spearheaded the development of Sonoma
State University's Clirnate Action Plan (CAP). Beginning with a thorough assessment of current emissions using the Sustainability Tracking and Reporting System (STARS), the CAP outlines a roadmap towards carbon neutrality by 2043.

This roadmap is structured across four phases: Baseline and Emission Forecast, Gap Analysis, Strategy Development,
Scenario Planning and Implementation Roadmap. Each
strategy is evaluated based on feasibility and cost-
effectiveness, ensuring adherence to a concrete timeline.

Sensitivity analyses were also performed to help decision makers understand the possible impact of key risk factors.

Throughout the process, stakeholder engagement remains
integral, aligning with SSU's core values and strategic objectives. The CAP also aligns with local, state, national, and international benchmarks, fostering sustainability
efforts both on and off -campus.

CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE 61 Exhibit 2 736

CU BOULDER CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
CLIENT: University of Colorado Boulder, CO
COMPLETION DATE: 2022
RELEVANT SERVICES: GHG Inventory & Forecast, Reduction
targets, Scenario Modeling, GHG reduction measures,
Community and Stakeholder Outreach
Blue Strike delivered a groundbreaking climate action plan for the University of Colorado's Boulder campus, centered on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). The plan sets forth a clear pathway to zero emissions for the Boulder campus, leveraging a suite of renewable energy, fleet, energy efficiency and equipment replacement strategies. These strategies
were quantitatively evaluated for energy savings, emission reductions, capital and operational costs, and financial benefit. Important components of the analysis included net present value, internal rate of return, and payback period for the various projects. The final project list included over 350 lighting retrofit, HVAC retrofit, controls, and central utility plant upgrades. The resulting CAP keeps the campus in line with its science -based targets, achieving a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030 and 100% by 2050, while maintaining expected
growth and resiliency.

Ourteamworked closelywith CU Boulderto inform stakeholder engagement from the outset of the climate action planning project to ensure that climate justice, community health and resilience is appropriately incorporated into all aspects of the updated CAP. We used just and inclusive approaches
to engagement by drawing on our extensive background in facilitation, ideation and community engagement strategies, and guided by the specific needs of the university community in collaboration with the campus community. The resulting CAP not only keeps the campus in line with its science - based targets, it also incorporates DEI as a guiding principle of plan development, using an Equity Index scoring system developed by Blue Strike in cooperation with the university's sustainability and diversity staff. CAP strategies were given an equity index score as a tool for prioritizing practice selection and implementation over time in line with DEI goals
62 CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE Exhibit 2 737

TULE RIVER INDIAN

TRIBE OF CALIFORNIA

PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
(PCAP)
CLIENT: Tule River Indian Tribe of California (TRITC)
COMPLETION DATE: 2024
RELEVANT SERVICES: GHG Inventory & Forecast,
Reduction targets, Scenario Modeling, GHG reduction
measures, Implementation Plan, Stakeholder Engagement
Blue Strike is currently collaborating with the Tule River Indian Tribe of California to craft their Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) and Comprehensive Climate Action
Plan (CCAP) as part of the EPA Climate Reduction
Pollution Grant. The PCAP, submitted in early April
2024, serves as a strategic roadmap to address climate
change challenges and advance TRITC's objectives
for sustainable, resilient development. Focused on
near -term, high -priority measures, the PCAP identifies actionable steps to reduce GHG pollution and analyzes
potential emissions reductions. Our comprehensive
approach encompasses GHG inventory and co -pollutant
analysis, decarbonization planning, renewable energy
initiatives, optimization of water usage, development of GHG reduction strategies, community benefits analysis,
workforce study, and funding planning.

IN PRIORITY

CLIMATE
ACTION
PLAN.

CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE 63 Exhibit 2 738

ORANGE COUNTY

CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
CLIENT: Orange County, NC
COMPLETION DATE: 2023
RELEVANT SERVICES: GHG Inventory & Forecast,
Reduction targets, Scenario Modeling, Adaptation Measures, GHG reduction measures, Implementation Plan, Community
and Stakeholder Outreach
Blue Strike delivered a community driven Climate Action Plan for Orange County, NC. We worked closely with the County to set climate adaptation and greenhouse gas -reduction goals, and to develop strategic pathways including sector -specific targets and actions for the County to take. We also delivered a detailed implementation plan to ensure the CAP action steps are staffed, funded and completed in a timely fashion. Through this process, the County will move closer to becoming carbon neutral in alignment with IPCC targets, as well as preparing for the future impacts of climate change.

OUR ENGAGEMENT INCLUDED:
• Creating of community and municipal GHG inventories
and forecasts
• Future year and interim GHG reduction targets
• A robust stakeholder engagement process including
focus groups, community surveys, and a community
symposium
• A detailed Funding Plan to help fund CAP actions
• A community -facing, online CAP Dashboard to
communicate progress and metrics
CI'amn ate Action non in Action
64 CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE Exhibit 2 739

CLIENT: UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER, CO
PROJECT TITLE: Climate Action Plan
KEY PROFESSIONAL ASSIGNED TO THE PROJECT:

Rich Swanson, Kristin Cushman, Sol Shepherd, Anna Bugankova CONTACT: Dave Newport, Director, Environmental Center
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: (303) 492-8308
DATE: October 2022 - April 2024
CLIENT: CITY OF LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA
PROJECT: Climate Action & Adaptation Plan
KEY PROFESSIONAL ASSIGNED TO THE PROJECT:

Kristin Cushman, Sol Shepherd, Sandrine Mallet
PRIMARY CONTACT: Kim Bowman, City Council Member
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: 818-790-8880
TIME PERIOD FOR THE PROJECT: October 2022 - November 2023 CLIENT: ORANGE COUNTY, NC
PROJECT: Climate Action Plan
KEY PROFESSIONAL ASSIGNED TO THE PROJECT:

Kristin Cushman, Rich Swanson, Sol Shepherd, Sandrine Mallet, Daianne Starr PRIMARY CONTACT: Amy Eckberg, Sustainability Program Manager, Orange County, NC EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: (919) 245-2626
DATE: November 2022 - November 2023
CITY OF BELL GARDENS RESPONSE TO RFP FOR THE BELL GARDENS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (BGCAP) CITY WIDE 65 Exhibit 2 740

Updated Fee Proposal
7/17/2024
Replaces page 66 in Blue Strike's Original Proposal
to include CEQA Analysis as integral (not optional)
to the Climate Action Plan. Impact Sciences will
be a sub -contractor to Blue Strike.

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$255 $255 $225 $185 $185 $165 $165 $185 HOURS FEE
Task 1: Project kick-off and project management
Kick-off meeting 5 0 1 1 1 3 1 2
Project Plan 5 0 2 0 0 2 0 0
Ongoing Communications and Project Documentation 5 0 2 2 2 5 2 0 Biweekly Meetings 30 0 12 6 6 30 10 0
Monthly Memos 2 0 0 0 0 10 0 0
Task 2: Develop an inventory of GHG emissions
Community -Wide Emissions Inventory 5 0 0 10 5 0 30 0
Municipal Operations Emissions Inventory 5 0 0 10 5 0 20 0 Methodology Report 1 0 0 10 0 0 15 0
GHG Emissions Forecast 2 0 0 5 1 0 5 0
GHG Inventory & Forecasts Report 2 0 0 5 1 0 10 0
Task 3: Establish GHG emission reduction targets
Existing Conditions Assessment & Climate Action Tracker 5 0 5 2 15 10 5 0 Framework Selection 2 1 0 0 4 1 1 0
Target Setting 2 1 0 5 0 0 5 0
Task 4: Engage the Community, City Commissions, and City Council Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Plan 2 0 5 0 0 2 0 0 Outreach Materials 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 8
BGCAP Steering Committee 5 0 10 3 3 5 3 3
Public Meeting 5 0 2 8 0 4 0 2
Community Survey 1 0 5 8 0 3 0 0
Presentations to the Planning Commission (3) 8 0 8 0 0 5 0 0 Presentations to the City Council (2) 5 0 5 0 0 3 0 0
Task 5: Develop policies and strategies to achieve GHG reduction targets Mitigation Policies & Strategies 10 1 2 10 15 0 20 0
Resilience and Adaptation Policies & Strategies 10 1 5 0 5 30 0 0 Prioritization Methodology 3 0 0 10 1 2 5 0
Implementation Plan 10 2 1 5 20 5 8 0
Task 6: Climate Action Plan
Draft Plan 15 2 10 5 5 10 5 5
Review & Feedback Integration 5 0 1 0 0 5 1 0
Final Plan 5 1 2 5 5 2 2 10
Task 7: Develop tools for monitoring and reporting of the BGCAP Monitoring and Reporting Framework 5 1 0 10 8 2 8 0
Task 8: Finalize Climate Action Plan
Final Presentations to Planning Commission & City Council CEQA Analysis
Draft Initial Study
Final IS/MND
Meetings/Hearings
Distribution/Mailing of Notices

FIXED FEES
Travel
Price included in Task 4
$29,905
14 $2,900
9 $2,055
18 $3,620
94 $19,170
12 $2,160
$26,645
50 $9,000
40 $7,350
26 $4,580
13 $2,445
18 $3,270
$12,370
42 $8,020
9 $1,835
13 $2,515
$26,590
9 $1,965
15 $2,965
32 $6,510
21 $4,235
17 $3,355
21 $4,665
13 $2,895
$34,995
58 $11,180
51 $9,805
21 $3,955
51 $10,055
$20,665
57 $11,835
12 $2,490
32 $6,340
$6,510
34 $6,510
$45,600
$32,000
$7,500
$2,500
$3,600
$2,200
TOTAL
161 10 82 120 102 141 156 30 802 $205,480
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Blue Strike does not wish to make any exceptions to the provisions and conditions of the attached City standard professional services contract.

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RICHARD SWANSON, Ph.D.

Director of Climate & Energy Division

OVERVIEW
Rich Swanson, Ph.D., is a senior economist and GHG analyst specializing in energy and climate -related projects and policy. His significant expertise encompasses GHG inventories, policy design, cost -benefit assessments, scenario optimization, financial modeling, ROI analysis and climate finance for renewable energy. With a strong educational background that includes a Ph.D. in Civil Systems Engineering, an M.A. in International Affairs, and a B.A. in Economics, Rich combines technical, statistical, and analytical competency. Rich has extensive international experience with the World Bank, Asian and African Development Banks, Green Climate Fund, and National Association of Regulated Utility Commissioners (NARUC). Rich directs our Boston -based office and Blue Strike's Climate & Energy Division.

SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE
Glenwood Springs, CO
Energy &Climate Action Plan Update (2023 -Present)
• Project Manager for city's Energy & Climate Action Plan update • Coordinated timelines, city and community stakeholders, and led climate mitigation analysis
• Led energy analysis for City -owned utility, evaluating solar and other renewable energy potential
Fairfield, OH
Sustainability Plan (2023 -Present)
• GHG inventory and forecasting
• Economic and financial analysis of sustainability strategies, including cost savings and efficiency gains
• Scenario creation and evaluation of sustainability pathways Colorado University of Boulder, CO
Climate Action Plan (2022 - Present)
• Managed all aspects of technical analysis
• GHG inventory and forecasting of Scopes 1, 2, and 3
• Economic and financial analysis of climate action strategies • Scenario creation and evaluation of strategic
pathways leading to carbon neutrality
City of San Luis Obispo, CA
Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (2022-2023)
• Performed City / Community GHG Inventories and forecasts, including economic and financial analysis
Mono County, CA
Resource Efficiency Plan (2021-2022)
• Lead community and municipal operations
GHG Inventories and forecasts
• Supported vehicle miles traveled (VMT) analysis per CA SB 743 Exhibit 2 • Performed waste and landfill emissions assessmentc

EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Civil Systems Engineering,
University of Colorado, Boulder
M.A. in International Affairs,
Tufts University, Fletcher School
B.A. in Economics,
University of Colorado, Boulder

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
&TRAINING
Financial / Economic Modeling:

Pro forma creation, NPV, project
optimization, DCF, Real options,
B/C analysis, Regression,
Monte Carlo simulations,
knowledge of Excel and R
PPIAF:

Certified Public -Private Partnership
Professional (CP3P)
Published in:

Sustainability, Journal of Managerial
Engineering, Renewable Energy Focus

OFFICE LOCATION
Boston, MA

NUMBER OF YEARS
WITH THE FIRM:
3 years
CITY OF RESIDENCE:

Boston, MA

PROFILE
blue strike

Exhibit 2

KRISTIN CUSHMAN
Founder and CEO
Blue Strike Environmental

OVERVIEW
Ms. Cushman's focus is to build climate mitigation strategies that combine community priorities with local greenhouse gas reduction projects. Her complex, multi -stakeholder programs have led to advanced energy concepts, environmental
certifications for sporting venues, Green -e certified renewable energy and carbon -offset transactions, and the development of innovative climate action plans. She has worked with Monterey Regional Waste Management since 2008 on building the
applicability of food waste and anaerobic digestion principals.

SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE
Sonoma State University (2019 - Present)
• Conduct robust stakeholder engagement to align agency resources with the campus' climate action planning
process.
• Create and implement an internal sustainability
governance framework, led by the President's Advisory
Council,
SAP Center of San Jose (2022 - Present)
• Develop recommendations for steps toward carbon
neutrality, including solar siting survey and building
decarbonization.
• Pose solutions to island the hockey arena from the
electric utility.

CalRecycle (2009 - 2020)
• Created a multiple agency working group to address
funding and collaboration around state mandated
organics legislation.
• Represented District 5 on the state mandated Waste Task Force for the region, specifically to review policy adoption.

East Bay Community Energy (2018 - 2019)
• Led a community wide assessment of local distributed
energy resource development.
• Held multiple focus groups and public symposium
to navigate program design.

City of Santa Barbara (2018 - 2019)
• Identified public private partnerships and key
stakeholders to leverage resources to support the City's Strategic Energy Plan.
• Hosted focus groups and community -wide engagement
strategy
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EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree,
English and French Literature
University of Alabama/Aix
Marseille University
Council for Responsible Sport
certification standard
Green Sports Alliance
"Play to Zero"
Working Group lead
Received 2014 Clean Air
Leadership Award
presented by Monterey Air District

OFFICE LOCATION
Monterey, California

PROFILE
linkedin.com/in/kristin-cushman-aab32317
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BRENNEN JENSEN, M.S.

Director of Engagement & Resilience Division

OVERVIEW
Over two decades of experience conceiving and implementing strategic environmental and community -based programs and initiatives that inspire action, change behavior, foster an appreciation for nature, and offer tangible climate solutions to the communities, local governments and business partners we serve. A background in government, private and non-profit organizations, Brennen has a cooperative facilitative approach that seeks to find creative solutions to complex problems, while expanding localized solutions for zero waste, energy and emissions reductions throughout California and beyond. Her work seeks to give rise to more sustainable, engaged and resilient communities, inspired by nature.

SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE
Fairefield, OH
Sustainability Plan (2023 -Present)
• Project Manager for city's first Sustainability Plan
• Lead Stakeholder outreach including workshops and focus groups among City council members and community
Town of Davidson, NC
Climate Action Plan (2023 -Present)
• Project Manager for town's Climate Action Plan
• Lead Stakeholder outreach including workshops and surveys Sonoma State University, CA
Climate Action &Carbon Neutrality Plan (2020 -Present)
• Led Stakeholder outreach including workshops and focus groups among President's Advisory Council, Provosts,
• Academic Senate and Cabinet.
• Performed baseline and gap analysis to inform 118 climate action goals, including scope 3 commuting/mass transit incentives and bike share programs.

Developed internal Sustainability Tracker to align progress and reporting
• Wrote Communications & Engagement Strategy for campus climate action implementation
Research Triangle Institute, NC
Climate Action Plan & ESG Reporting (2020 -Present)
• Led Stakeholder outreach including workshops and focus groups among Executive Leadership Team, Technical Advisory Group and department managers and Senior VPs
• Performed baseline and gap analysis to inform 62 climate action goals
San Diego State University, CA
Carbon Neutrality Plan (2022 -Present)
• Support stakeholder outreach and presentation to the

EDUCATION
m.s. in Biomimicry,
Arizona State University
B.S. in Environmental
Science Technology,
Humboldt State University

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
&TRAINING
Biomimicry Specialist
Zero Waste Professional
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ANNA BUGANKOVA, M.S.

Climate & Energy Analyst

OVERVIEW
Anna Bugankova is a versatile Climate & Energy Analyst with a focus on carbon markets, renewable energy solutions, and sustainability science. She recently graduated from Columbia University with a M.S. in Sustainability Science, completing projects ranging from building a taxonomy of CDR solutions, creating a framework to evaluate carbon removal credit issuance readiness, designing decarbonization solutions, and building financial and implementation models for solar, EV, and sustainable development projects. She has experience in both reforestation and proptech sectors, contributing to the creation of the world's first reforestation accelerator at Terraformation and handling marketing analytics at CompStak.

SELECTE* WORK EXPERIENCE
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA)
Climate Action Plan (2023 - Present)
• Designed creative financial, energy, and implementation solutions for client's climate - related needs such as carbon offset/market programs, energy storage, and public - private partnership solutions
• Data analysis including, GHG Inventories, forecasts, and scenario planning • Conducted feasibility studies and solar energy models using Helioscope, built financial models, and incorporated the findings into clients' decarbonization scenarios • Research, writing and editing of Climate Action, Sustainability, and ESG Reports The International REC Standard
Co -Lead and Editor, Columbia University Consultancy (January - May 2023) • Worked with 4 student consultants to produce report from Carbon Removal to Credits - An Assessment Framework, which involved analysis of carbon removal technology readiness, building a CDR taxonomy, and designing a CDR technology framework. The process contained a review of carbon credits with selected registries and methodologies, CDR landscape, and an evaluation and mitigation of risks for CDR project deployment.

Terraformation
Senior Marketing Manager (January 2022 -July 2023)
• Helped develop and execute the Terraformation accelerator program aiming to emulate the startup accelerator model to funnel expertise and capital to start up forestry projects
• Built the brand vision, defined the narrative around a product that never existed before
• Developed high -impact partnerships with climate change advocacy groups and curated events presence such Earth Day broadcast, Stockholm+50, COP27 CompStak
Senior Marketing Manager (May 2019 - April 2023)
• Led the marketing team, managed cross -functional teams, defined strategy, and supervised junior staff
• Supervised partnerships with key industry players and expanded the company's footprint in core marketsDrove content strategy: white papers, articles, research collaborations, and partnerships engagements
• Built infrastructure to catalyze sales enablement and enabled dashboards Exhibit 2 and analyticstrackingtools 750

EDUCATION
m.s. Sustainability Science,
Columbia University
B.A. Psychology,
San Francisco State University,
California
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ANDREA GREEN, MENV
Climate & Energy Analyst

OVERVIEW
Andrea Green is a Climate & Energy Analyst for Blue Strike specializing in technical writing and development of Climate Action, Sustainability, and ESG Reports. She holds a masters degree in Urban Resilience and Sustainability from the University of Colorado, Boulder and a B.S. in Environmental Studies and Sustainability from Michigan State University.

Andrea has prior experience working with clients on a variety of sustainability topics including eco-friendly packaging, waste diversion, and equity in the outdoors.

SELECTED WORK EXPEi'IENCE
City of Glenwood Springs, CO
Energy & Climate Action Plan (September 2023 -Present)
• Contribute to the formulation of climate mitigation
and adaptation approaches
• Perform a detailed review and analysis of local City plans, policies & programs, benchmarki ng them against best practices from similar cities Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace in Daily Life (February 2022 -December 2022) • Created Sustainability EngagementToolkitfor
"Leave No Trace in Daily Life" - a facet of Leave No Trace, designed to communicate universal sustainability values • Performed gap analysis, conducted extensive research, wrote several blog posts, and launched a social media campaign covering sustainability topics such as outdoor equity, waste diversion, alternative transportation, and energy reduction Women's Wilderness
Outdoor Equity for LGBTQIA+ Youth (January 2023 -May 2023) • Utilized various stakeholder engagement techniques in order to measure community interest and need for additional outdoor programming for LGBTQIA+ youth in Colorado's Front Range region • Techniques included focus groups, electronic and
hard -copy surveys, and informational interviews
PlanetCare
U.S. Market Expansion (January 2022 -May 2022)
• Conducted a feasibility assessment for an expansion into the U.S. market and provided recommendations for sustainable supply chain partnerships
• Assessed current marketing strategies and offered
recommendations to improve outreach based on competitors and other sustainable e -commerce marketplaces
Near & Dear Vertical Farm
Packaging Assessment (September 2021- December 2021)
• Conducted a packaging assessment comparing compostable and post -consumer recycled plastic options
• Presented recommendations to the client considering factors such as cost, environmental impact, durability, and ae8lIetic

EDUCATION
MENV in
Urban Resilience & Sustainability,
University of Colorado, Boulder
B.S. in
Environmental Studies
& Sustainability,
Michigan State University
A.A. in
Liberal Arts & Sciences,
Northwestern Michigan College

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
&TRAINING
ESG Reporting
Greenhouse Gas Accounting
Technical writing
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DAIANNE STARR, M.S.

Climate & Energy Analyst

OVERVIEW
Daianne Starr is a skilled Technical Analyst specializing in climate analytics and sustainable economic
development. Daianne has M.S. degrees from Texas A&M
and Harvard, and is adept at using statistical models
to analyze climate impacts and forecast clean energy
solutions. An expert in Python, R, and MATLAB, her data - driven insights at Blue Strike have significantly aided clients in achieving carbon neutrality and implementing sustainable energy strategies, by integrating cutting - edge technologies such as machine learning and
advanced optimization algorithms.

SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA)
Climate Action Plan (2023 - Present)
• Developed statistical models to predict energy
consumption and demand.
• Evaluated solar energy interventions to decarbonize
and optimize the costs of the energy source
• Employed econometric models to evaluate the
cost of adopting complementary renewable energy
strategies to support phases of heightened energy
demand.

Orange County, NC
Climate Action Plan (2022-2023)
• Created dashboards to showcase the decrease
of greenhouse emissions based on implementing
climate action interventions.
• Sectorizes the greenhouse emissions utilizing the
Blue Strike's Climate and Energy Scenario Analysis
(CESA) tool.
• Implemented Public Comment Period Portal for the
Climate Action Plan developed by the Blue Strike.
• Revised the scientific content and language of
graphs developed for the Climate Action Plan.

Fairfield, OH
Sustainability Plan (2023 - Present)
• Formulated and analyzed greenhouse gas emissions
utilizing electric and gas consumption data.
• Contextualized these greenhouse emissions within
the modeling tool ClearPathfrom ICLEI.

EDUCATION
m.s. Earth and Planetary Science,
Harvard University
M.S.. Oceanography,
Texas A&M University
M.S. Geochemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio
Grande do Sul, Brazil
Bachelor's Degree
Exchange Program, Geology,
The University of Western Australia, Australia
Bachelor's Degree
Geology, Universidade Federal do Parana, Brazil

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
&TRAINING
Certified by Google Data Analytics
Proficient in
Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, Power BI, and git for
advanced data analysis and visualization.

Multilingual:

Fluent in Portuguese, basic proficiency in
German and Spanish.

Presented at
+10 international and national
scientific conferences,
earning an outstanding presentation award,
a distinction conferred to the
top 5% of participants.

Published
5 peer reviewed -papers in journals of high
impact within the scientific community.

Hands-on experience in
creating and implementing
clean laboratory protocols, especially in the
realm of microbiology and geochemistry.
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SOL SHEPHERD
Climate & Energy Analyst

OVERVIEW
Originally from Salida, Colorado, Sol Shepherd serves as a Climate and Energy Analyst at Blue Strike Environmental. Specializing in greenhouse gas inventories for municipalities, universities, and businesses globally, Sol contributes to shaping effective climate action plans. Additionally, Sol oversees Climate and Energy Scenario Analysis (CESA) for select projects.

SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Climate Action Plan (2022 - Present)
• Developed and applied a Climate and Energy Scenario
Analysis
tool that models campus -wide energy consumption
• Conducted extensive emissions forecasting to identify effective carbon reduction strategies
• Analyzed Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions as part of the
Greenhouse Gas inventory
Orange County, NC
Climate Action Plan (2022 -Present)
• Conducted GHG inventories for community and government operations using the ICLEI ClearPath US Community Protocol • Secured 2022 CDP reporting certification for Orange County • Forecasted BAU, ABAU, and CAP scenarios, assisting with technical documentation for the Climate Action Plan
La Canada Flintridge, CA
Climate Action &Adaptation Plan (2022 -Present)
• Performed GHG inventory for community and
government operation emissions
• Developed the forecast for the BAU, ABAU, and Climate Action Plan scenarios for emission targeting and projections • Assisted with the technical analysis for the Climate Action Plan report development and appendices
Beneficial State Bank
2023 Sustainability Report
• Compiled and analyzed the 2023 GHG Inventory
• Created a comprehensive report to summarize and
visually represent the GHG Inventory

EDUCATION
B.A. in Environmental Studies,
University of Colorado, Boulder,
Magna Cum Laude

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
&TRAINING
Advanced Excel user,
including VBA
ICLEI ClearPath
EnergyCAP
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ROSE FREIDIN
Graphic Design and Marketing Lead

SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE
Graphic Design and Marketing Lead
Blue Strike Environmental (2021 —Present)
• Manages and designs for Blue Strike creating print
and web media including marketing materials, brand
management, website maintenance, social media
management and page layout design for large-scale
reports/projects.

Freelance Graphic Designer (2008 —Present)
• Print and Web Design services fora wide -range of clients • Marketing services including consulting and
Social Media Management
Graphic Designer, Monterey County Weekly
(2010-2017)
• Designed for a fast -paced Monterey, CA newspaper
creating print and web media including print/web ads,
marketing campaigns, website maintenance, and digital
prepress.

Graphic Artist, ReD Report (2007-2008)
• Launched a Henderson, NV real estate deal tracker
magazine under the Nevada Business magazine,
creating print media including print ads, billboards,
marketing campaigns, and digital prepress.

Production Artist, Monterey County Magazine (2007)
• Designed for a local Monterey, CA magazine creating
magazine layout designs, print ads and performing
digital prepress duties.

Production Manager/Art Director, The Otter Realm,
California State University, Monterey Bay (2006-2007)
• Managed and designed the college newspaper creating
magazine layout designs, print ads, performing digital
prepress duties.
• Trained staff on basic design knowledge and program
skills as well as maintaining a weekly production
schedule and working closely with the printer to ensure timely printing.

EDUCATION
BA Communication Design
and Marketing
California State University,
Monterey Bay

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite • Microsoft Office
Google Workspace • Digital Prepress
Digital Photography
NFT Design and Onboarding
Freehand and Digital Illustrator
Basic Web Design • Website Maintenance
Marketing • Social Media Management

OFFICE LOCATION
Greater Sacramento, CA

PROFILE
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CLIMATE ACTION &

ADAPTATION PLAN
Actionable Plan
Our goal is to develop future -focused strategies with
achievable and actionable steps, ensuring tangible
progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Metrics -Driven Solutions
We set clear metrics to track and achieve climate
goals, providing a transparent and accountable
framework for success.

State -of -the -Art Compliance
Blue Strike goes beyond expectations by
incorporating state requirements, including safety
element updates, to fortify climate resilience and
adaptation strategies.

REFERENCE
) TABIA SIMPSON

INTERIM SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR
1 N San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022
[email protected]
Exhiliia0) 947-2700

TIMELINE
) 2021-2022
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Transform your community's approach to climate
action with Blue Strike, the visionary leader behind
the successful Climate Action & Adaptation Plan for
the City of Los Altos, CA.

Comprehensive Assessment
Our experts conducted a thorough evaluation of
the existing 2013 Climate Action Plan, collecting
and securing vital cost and emission data.
ntegrated Actions
Blue Strike identifies feasible implementation
measures, ensuring practical and sustainable
integration of climate initiatives.

Climate Action Leadership
Blue Strike spearheaded the creation of the
innovative Climate Action & Adaptation Plan for
the City of Los Altos, CA.

KEY PERSONNEL
) KRISTIN CUSHMAN, SENIOR ADVISOR
) S0L SHEPHERD, CLIMATE ANALYST

68 ORANGE COUNTY, NC

TRANSFORMATIVE

CLIMATE ACTION

PLANNING
Equity -Focused Planning
Our innovative approach centers around equity,
ensuring that climate adaptation and greenhouse
gas -reduction goals benefit the entire community.

Strategic Pathways
Blue Strike crafts strategic pathways with clear
goals and actionable steps for Orange County,
NC, driving tangible progress towards carbon
neutrality in alignment with IPCC targets.

Detailed Implementation
We go beyond planning by providing a
comprehensive implementation plan,
guaranteeing the ongoing relevance and
effectiveness of the Climate Action Plan.

REFERENCE
) AMY ECKBERG

SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM MANAGER,
300 West Tryon Street, P.O. Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
[email protected]
(919) 245-2626

TIMELINE
) 2022-2023
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Blue Strike guided Orange County, NC on the journey
to carbon neutrality with their CAP through a robust
planning process that prepares for the future impacts
of climate change.

Data -Driven Decision -Making
Our experts create community and municipal
GHG inventories, setting future year and interim
GHG reduction targets, and implementing a
community -facing CAP Dashboard for transparent
progress communication.

Community Engagement Excellence
We ensure a robust stakeholder engagement
process, incorporating focus groups, community
surveys, and a community symposium.

Funding Plan Expertise
We provide a detailed Funding Plan to support
the financing of CAP actions, making sustainable
progress financially viable for Orange County, NC.

KEY PERSONNEL
) KRISTIN CUSHMAN, PROJECT MANAGER
) RICH SWANSON, SENIOR ADVISOR
) SOL SHEPHERD, TECHNICAL LEAD
) SANDRINE MALLET, CLIMATE ANALYST

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER, CO
Building Projects

COMPREHENSIVE

CLIMATE ACTION

PLANNING
Scope 1,2,3
The University made a commitment to achieve
zero carbon operations by 2050 and we delivered
the plan to achieve it. Strategies included a
wholesale overhaul of the central heating system,
efficiency upgrades, renewable energy and fleet
conversion. A thorough Scope 3 inventory was
also completed, along with strategies to achieve
carbon neutrality.
nnovative and Inclusive Approaches
Blue Strike employs inclusive methodologies
in engagement, drawing on our extensive
background in facilitation, ideation, and
community engagement strategies.

REFERENCE
) CHRIS NEWPORT

DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
207 UCB, UMC 355, Boulder, CO 80309
[email protected]
Exhibf$g3) 492-8308
Blue Strike is at the forefront of developing an updated CAP for the University of Colorado Boulder, with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Our commitment to customization ensures that clients receive tailored
strategies that resonate with their unique needs and goals.

Tailored CAP Strategies
Each CAP strategy is assessed and assigned an
Equity Index score, enabling our clients to make
informed decisions aligned with DEI objectives.

Equity Index Scoring System
Blue Strike, in cooperation with the University's
sustainability committee, has developed an
innovative Equity Index scoring system. This tool
provides a measurable way to prioritize goal
selection and implementation over time.

Climate & Energy Scenario Analysis
We leveraged our Climate and Energy Scenario
Analysis tool to perform scenario analyses,
valuations, sensitivity analysis, and calculate key
performance metrics.

TIMELINE
) OCTOBER 2022 -
APRIL 2024
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KEY PERSONNEL
) RICH SWANSON, PROJECT MANAGER
) ANNA BUGANKOVA, ENERGY ANALYST
) DAIANNE STARR, TECHNICAL LEAD
) SANDRINE MALLET, FINANCE

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ADVANCED MONITORING

AND REPORTING TOOLS
Utilizing cutting -edge measurementand monitoring
tools, we ensure continuous assessment and
effectiveness of our sustainability strategies. Blue
Strike developed of an online reporting dashboard
for LVCVA to track annual progress towards
greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals.
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Establish a bike valet system
Expand cummuntcations around Monorail and Vegas LOOP projects Expand the remote work policy
implement a tacitiiy-wide pi acurement policy requiring EVs to be prinritiaau when purchasing new vehicles Increase number of EV eharging stations
Partner wtih Clark County t;r install e bike or take share program infrastructure Work with event partners to capture transportation (VW) information at the time of ticket sales

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LAS VEGAS CONVENTION & VISITORS AUTHORITY (LVCVA)

COMPREHENSIVE

CLIMATE ACTION

PLANNING
Innovative Solutions
Our partnership focuses on implementing new renewable
energy programs, optimizing water usage, and developing robust waste diversion plans.

Gold Standard Certification
We are working to achieve gold standard sustainability
certification from the Event Industry Council for the Las Vegas Convention Center.

All-inclusive and Tactical Roadmaps
We aid in formulating and executing tactical roadmaps
that align with long-term sustainability goals, ensuring accountability and success.

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TIMELINE
) MAY 2023 -PRESENT
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Blue Strike collaborates with the Las
Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
(LVCVA), the organization behind the
largest convention center space in
the U.S., spanning 4.6 million square
feet. Together, we are pioneering a
comprehensive Climate Action Plan.

This multi -dimensional project targets
key operational aspects, such as
sustainable electricity procurement,
fleet electrification analysis, and
advancements in lighting efficiencies.

KEY PERSONNEL
) KRISTIN CUSHMAN, PROJECT MANAGER
) ANNA BUGANKOVA, ENERGY ANALYST
) DAIANNE STARR, TECHNICAL LEAD

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Blue Strike subcontracted with Zero
Net Energy Alliance to revolutionize
energy transition concepts for the City of
Lancaster, CA. Blue Strike is at the forefront
of creating sustainable communities by
providing innovative, community -scale
solutions that ensure clean energy and
resilience. This planning process will allow
the City to become the first to produce Net
Zero emissions and island its energy from
the investor -owned utilities.

BUILDING ZERO NET

ENERGY CITIES
Advanced Energy Solutions
Blue Strike leads the development of advanced
metering, rate, and tariff design, and retail billing
processes, crucial for community -scale microgrids.

Virtual Power Plant Integration
Microgrid assets will form a virtual power plant, allowing participation in the wholesale market and enhancing
grid reliability.

Comprehensive Energy Management
All deployed assets will integrate seamlessly with
Lancaster Choice Energy's operations, procurement
planning, and execution.

TIMELINE
) JUNE 2016 —JANUARY 2024
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Community -Scale Microgrids
Implementation of two microgrids providing
clean energy and resilience to 276 Zero Net
Energy Affordable Homes, integrating solar +
storage and other smart assets.

Strategic Collaboration
Partnering with Zero Net Energy Alliance,
Energy Solutions, Olivine, and Gridscape
Solutions, we develop innovative solutions
funded by the California Energy Commission's
Advance Energy Community grant program.

KEY PERSONNEL
) CHRIS SENTIERI, PROGRAM MANAGER
) KRISTIN CUSHMAN, PROGRAM SUPPORT

CITY OF BELL GARDENS

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

AGENDA REPORT
Item 11.

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
BY: Hailes H. Soto, Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT: JOINT TAX TRANSFER RESOLUTION ARTESIA CEMETERY DISTRICT, DOWNEY

CEMETERY DISTRICT, AND LITTLE LAKE CEMETERY DISTRICT REORGANIZATION NO. 2021-03
DATE: July 22, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:

It is staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt a Joint Tax Transfer Resolution for Artesia Cemetery District, Downey Cemetery District and Little Lake Cemetery District Reorganization No. 2021-03.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

The City of Bell Gardens received a letter from the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office requesting the City consider adopting a Joint Tax Transfer Resolution for Artesia Cemetery District, Downey Cemetery District and Little Lake Cemetery District Reorganization No. 2021-03. The three cemetery districts currently have existing boundaries that often only include portions of a particular city, divide cities into multiple cemetery districts, and fail to include unincorporated areas.

The Local Agency Formation Committee (LAFCO), along with the three districts, are proposing changes to the boundaries to all three districts. A proposal was filed by the Artesia Cemetery District on behalf of all three districts with LAFCO on December 20, 2021.

The proposal, if approved, would provide the following changes to the cemetery districts:
• Artesia Cemetery District - would include the cities of Cerritos, Lakewood, Artesia, and Hawaiian Gardens and portions of Paramount and Norwalk.
• Downey Cemetery District - would include the cities of Downey, South Gate, and Bell Gardens (not currently in any cemetery district) and portions of Paramount.
• Little Lake Cemetery District - would include the cities of La Mirada and Santa Fe Springs, most of Norwalk and a large unincorporated area between La Mirada and Santa Fe Springs.

The proposed annexations and reorganizations for each cemetery district are included as Exhibit 2.

In general, most of the territory within the three districts' new boundaries would include entire cities. The cities of Bellflower, Norwalk and Paramount are split into separate districts north and south of Alondra Boulevard. The proposed boundaries provide a clearer distinction between districts than the existing boundaries and would be easier for the public to understand. The joint tax transfer resolution is between the Board of Supervisors and the various cities within the cemetery districts. The relevant information for the City can be found on Section 13 of Joint Resolution which is attached as Exhibit 1.
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The Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer's staff estimated the proposed reorganization of the cemetery districts would have no real financial impact to any of the cities involved.

CONCLUSION:

The proposed boundaries are less confusing than the existing boundaries, would create more logical boundaries, and would be easier for the public to understand. Approval would put Bell Gardens residents within the boundaries of the Downey Cemetery District. Approval would afford all Bell Gardens residents with the "in district" rate for burials at the Downey Cemetery District. By law (the Cemetery District Act), there are two requirements for a burial at a cemetery district for someone who is an "out of district" resident: one, the district's board must approve of the burial at one of its public meetings; and two, the "out of district" burial must be assessed a surcharge (beyond that charged to "in district" burials).

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no cemetery district assessment/levy associated with the involved cemetery districts. Cemetery districts do receive a very small share of the ad valorem (1%) of property taxes. The LA County CEO's Office calculated the impacts to each city. The amount that the City of Bell Gardens will lose is approximately $104 a year.

ATTACHMENTS:

Exhibit 1 - Joint Tax Transfer Resolution
Exhibit 2 - Downey Cemetery District
APPROVED ELECTRONICALLY BY:

Michael B. O'Kelly, City Manager
Stephanie Vasquez, City Attorney and/or Susie Altamirano, Assistant City Attorney Manuel Carrillo, Director of Finance and Administrative Services 762

JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, AS THE GOVERNING

BODY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE

PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, AND THE LOS ANGELES

COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT,

AND THE

CITY COUNCILS OF THE CITY OF BELL GARDENS, THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER,

THE CITY OF CERRITOS, THE CITY OF DOWNEY, THE CITY OF LA MIRADA, THE

CITY OF LAKEWOOD, THE CITY OF NORWALK, THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT, THE

CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS, THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE, THE BOARD OF

DIRECTORS OF THE ARTESIA CEMETERY DISTRICT, THE DOWNEY CEMETERY

DISTRICT, THE LITTLE LAKE CEMETERY DISTRICT, THE GREATER LOS

ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT, THE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 1 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, THE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 2 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, THE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 3 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, THE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 18 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, THE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 19 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, THE LA HABRA HEIGHTS COUNTY

WATER DISTRICT, AND THE WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE NEGOTIATED

EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY KNOWN AS REORGANIZATION 2021-03 TO THE ARTESIA

CEMETERY DISTRICT, THE DOWNEY CEMETERY DISTRICT, THE LITTLE LAKE

CEMETERY DISTRICT, AND DETACHMENT FROM THE LITTLE LAKE CEMETERY

DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Artesia Cemetery District, Downey Cemetery District, and the Little Lake Cemetery District (Cemetery Districts) initiated proceedings with the Local Agency Formation Commission for Los Angeles County (LAFCO) for the annexation of territory identified as Reorganization 2021-03 to the Cemetery Districts; WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 99 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, for specified jurisdictional changes, the governing bodies of affected agencies shall negotiate and determine the amount of property tax revenue to be exchanged between the affected agencies;
WHEREAS, the area proposed for annexation is identified as Reorganization 2021-03 to reorganize approximately 81± acres of inhabited territory located in the Cities of Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, La Mirada, Lakewood, Norwalk, Paramount, Santa Fe Springs, South Gate; and Los Angeles County unincorporated territory (South Whittier);
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles (County), as governing body of the County, the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, and on behalf of the Bell Gardens Lighting District, the Belvedere Garbage Disposal District, the County Lighting Maintenance District No. 10066, the County Lighting Maintenance District No. 1687, the County Lighting Maintenance District No. 10045 Zone A, the County Lighting Maintenance District No. 10045 Zone B, Road District No. 1, Road District No. 4 and Exhibit 1 763

Joint Resolution
Artesia, Downey, Little Lake Cemetery Districts Reorganization 2021-03

the LA County Library; the City Councils of the City of Bell Gardens, the City of Bellflower, Vehicle Parking District No. 1, the City of Cerritos, Los Coyotes Lighting and Landscaping District, the City of Downey, Downey Lighting District Zone 3-1, Downey Lighting District Zone 3-2, Downey Lighting District Zone 3-4, Downey Lighting District Zone 3-5, the City of La Mirada, the City of La Mirada As Successor of Interest To The La Mirada -Southeast Recreation and Park District, the City of Lakewood, the City of Norwalk, the City of Norwalk As Successor of Interest To The Norwalk -Southeast Recreation and Park District, the City of Paramount, the City of Santa Fe Springs, the City of South Gate; and the governing bodies of the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District, County Sanitation District No. 1 of Los Angeles County, County Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles County, County Sanitation District No. 3 of Los Angeles County, County Sanitation District No. 18 of Los Angeles County, County Sanitation District No. 19 of Los Angeles County, the La Habra Heights County Water District, and the Water Replenishment District of Southern California, have determined the amount of property tax revenue to be exchanged between their respective agencies as a result of the reorganization of territory identified as Reorganization 2021-03, is as set forth below;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:

1. The negotiated exchange of property tax revenue between the County, the cities, and the districts, resulting from Reorganization 2021-03 is approved and accepted.

Annexation of Territory to the Artesia Cemetery District:

2. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the City of Bellflower to the Artesia Cemetery District.

Tax
te
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
Tax
Area
Annual Tax
Increment Ratio
Transfer to the
Artesia
Cemetery
District
2254

0.000082445
2317

0.000082445
11273

0.000082445
2260

0.000082445
2322

0.000082445
11274

0.000082445
2261

0.000082445
2336

0.000082445
11280

0.000082445
2267

0.000082445
7300

0.000082445
11284

0.000082445
2276

0.000082445
7324

0.000082445
11285

0.000082445
Exhibit 1 764

Joint Resolution
Artesia, Downey, Little Lake Cemetery Districts Reorganization 2021-03

2277

0.000082445
7345

0.000082445
11319

0.000082445

3. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the Vehicle Parking District No. 1 (City of Bellflower) to the Artesia Cemetery District.

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
2254

0.000003224
2277

0.000003224

4. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the City of Cerritos to the Artesia Cemetery District.

Tax
Area te
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
Rate Tax
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
2281

0.000084185
2564

0.000084185
2567

0.000084185
2283

0.000084185
2565

0.000084185
2605

0.000084312
2488

0.000084312
2566

0.000084185
2606

0.000084312
2489

0.000084312

5. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the Los Coyotes Lighting and Landscaping District to the Artesia Cemetery District.

Exhibit 1 765

Joint Resolution
Artesia, Downey, Little Lake Cemetery Districts Reorganization 2021-03

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
2281

0.000022979
2564

0.000023909
2567

0.000023912
2283

0.000022979
2565

0.000023909
2605

0.00002391
2488

0.000023909
2566

0.000023912
2606

0.000023911
2489

0.000023909

6. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the City of Lakewood to the Artesia Cemetery District.

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
2243

0.000072321
3754

0.000060022
7199

0.000072321
2245

0.000072321
5413

0.000072321
12178

0.000072321
2265

0.000025221
5415

0.000072321
12181

0.000072321
2266

0.000072321
5419

0.000026014
12182

0.000072321
2270

0.000072321
5420

0.000026015
12183

0.000072321
2274

0.000072321
5421

0.000072321
12261

0.000072321
2316

0.000072321
5442

0.000072321
12263

0.000072321
3747

0.000060022
5447

0.000072321
15679

0.000072321
3748

0.000060022
7190

0.000072321
15694

0.000072321
3751

0.000060022
7191

0.000072321
16076

0.000060022
3753

0.000060022
7198

0.000072321

7. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the County Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles County to the Artesia Cemetery District.

Exhibit 1 766

Joint Resolution
Artesia, Downey, Little Lake Cemetery Districts Reorganization 2021-03

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
2254

0.000016499
7300

0.000016181
11280

0.0000166
2267

0.0000166
7324

0.000016181
11284

0.000016181
2277

0.000016499
11273

0.000016601
11285

0.000016181
2336

0.0000166
11274

0.0000166

8. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the County Sanitation District No. 3 of Los Angeles County to the Artesia Cemetery District.

Tax
Area te
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
Tax
Rate
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
2243

0.00001294
2317

0.000013541
7190

0.000012615
2245

0.000012941
2322

0.000013541
7191

0.000012615
2260

0.000013541
3747

0.000013308
7199

0.000013306
2261

0.000013541
3748

0.000013308
12178

0.000012942
2265

0.000012942
3751

0.000012615
12181

0.000013308
2266

0.000012943
3753

0.000012615
12182

0.000013308
2274

0.000012942
3754

0.000012942
12183

0.000012615
2276

0.000013541
5413

0.000013308
15679

0.000012615
2281

0.000013727
5415

0.000013308
15694

0.000013306
2283

0.000013727
5419

0.000013308
16076

0.000012615
2316

0.000012942
5420

0.000013308

9. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Exhibit 1 767

Joint Resolution
Artesia, Downey, Little Lake Cemetery Districts Reorganization 2021-03

Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the County Sanitation District No. 18 of Los Angeles County to the Artesia Cemetery District.

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
2488

0.000016989
2564

0.000016989
2565

0.00001699
2489

0.000016989

10. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the County Sanitation District No. 19 of Los Angeles County to the Artesia Cemetery District.

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
2566

0.000018231
2605

0.00001823
2606

0.000018231
2567

0.000018231

11. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District to the Artesia Cemetery District.

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
2243

0.000000442
2564

0.000000501
7198

0.000000466
2245

0.000000445
2565

0.000000501
7199

0.000000462
2254

0.000000463
2566

0.000000501
7300

0.000000453
Exhibit 1 768

Joint Resolution
Artesia, Downey, Little Lake Cemetery Districts Reorganization 2021-03

2260

0.000000469
2567

0.000000501
7324

0.000000453
2261

0.000000468
2605

0.000000502
7345

0.000000437
2265

0.000000446
2606

0.000000501
11273

0.000000466
2266

0.000000445
3747

0.000000459
11274

0.000000466
2267

0.000000466
3748

0.000000459
11280

0.000000466
2270

0.000000469
3751

0.000000434
11284

0.000000453
2274

0.000000446
3753

0.000000434
11285

0.000000453
2276

0.000000467
3754

0.000000446
11319

0.000000453
2277

0.000000463
5413

0.000000459
12178

0.000000446
2281

0.000000475
5415

0.000000459
12181

0.000000459
2283

0.000000475
5419

0.000000461
12182

0.000000459
2316

0.000000447
5420

0.000000459
12183

0.000000434
2317

0.000000469
5421

0.000000445
12261

0.000000446
2322

0.000000468
5442

0.000000482
12263

0.000000459
2336

0.000000466
5447

0.000000475
15679

0.000000434
2488

0.000000501
7190

0.000000434
15694

0.000000462
2489

0.000000501
7191

0.000000434
16076

0.000000434

12. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the Water Replenishment District of Southern California to the Artesia Cemetery District.

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Artesia
Cemetery
District
2243

0.000000207
2564

0.000000228
7198

0.000000212
2245

0.00000021
2565

0.000000229
7199

0.000000215
2254

0.000000215
2566

0.000000228
7300

0.000000212
2260

0.000000216
2567

0.000000228
7324

0.000000212
2261

0.000000217
2605

0.000000227
7345

0.000000206
2265

0.00000021
2606

0.000000228
11273

0.000000217
2266

0.00000021
3747

0.000000214
11274

0.000000216
2267

0.000000216
3748

0.000000214
11280

0.000000216
2270

0.000000217
3751

0.000000206
11284

0.000000212
2274

0.00000021
3753

0.000000206
11285

0.000000212
Exhibit 1 769

Joint Resolution
Artesia, Downey, Little Lake Cemetery Districts Reorganization 2021-03

2276

0.000000217
3754

0.00000021
11319

0.000000212
2277

0.000000215
5413

0.000000214
12178

0.00000021
2281

0.000000219
5415

0.000000214
12181

0.000000214
2283

0.000000219
5419

0.000000213
12182

0.000000214
2316

0.000000209
5420

0.000000214
12183

0.000000206
2317

0.000000216
5421

0.000000316
12261

0.00000021
2322

0.000000217
5442

0.000000222
12263

0.000000214
2336

0.000000216
5447

0.000000225
15679

0.000000206
2488

0.000000228
7190

0.000000206
15694

0.000000215
2489

0.000000228
7191

0.000000206
16076

0.000000206
Annexation of Territory to the Downey Cemetery District:

13. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the City of Bell Gardens to the Downey Cemetery District.

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
526

0.000035216
3237

0.000072145
6487

0.000056394
532

0.00003387
6321

0.000071757
6489

0.000071757
877

0.00007373
6349

0.000071754
6490

0.000071757
884

0.000071181
6350

0.000074305
6492

0.000056397
885

0.000073689
6351

0.000071757
6493

0.000056376
886

0.000055733
6352

0.000056397
6496

0.000056393
930

0.000035209
6354

0.000056395
6497

0.000053237
3235

0.000072147
6355

0.00005324
15698

0.000056397
3236

0.0000569
6485

0.000074303

14. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Exhibit 1 770

Joint Resolution
Artesia, Downey, Little Lake Cemetery Districts Reorganization 2021-03

Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the City of Bellflower to the Downey Cemetery District.

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
2244

0.000052067
2335

0.000051977
6671

0.000052058
2247

0.000052067
2336

0.000051977
11274

0.000051977
2263

0.000051977
2375

0.000052067
11280

0.000051977
2267

0.000051977
6668

0.000052059
15708

0.000051977
2272

0.000052067
6670

0.000052059
16232

0.000052067
2273

0.000051977

15. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the City of Downey to the Downey Cemetery District.

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax
Ratto
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
916

0.000106744
3277

0.000114696
5345

0.000108662
917

0.000083435
3282

0.000109201
5348

0.000101455
3231

0.000106585
3284

0.000109201
5350

0.000108466
3241

0.00011479
3291

0.000105783
6293

0.000108236
3254

0.000112102
3297

0.000109201
6295

0.000114096
3257

0.000112102
3307

0.000105783
6500

0.000104867
3263

0.000109232
3331

0.000112102
6502

0.000107981
3265

0.000106757
3347

0.000106757
6651

0.000111606
3267

0.000102927
3669

0.000109201
6652

0.000111606
3268

0.00001646
5240

0.000105266
6653

0.000095737
3269

0.000089867
5253

0.00011381
6653

0.000095737
3275

0.000105501
5254

0.000106231
Exhibit 1 771

Joint Resolution
Artesia, Downey, Little Lake Cemetery Districts Reorganization 2021-03

16. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the Downey Lighting District Zone I to the Downey Cemetery District.

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax
Ratto
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
3231

0.00001578
3307

0.000015804
6500

0.00001568
3254

0.00001095
5240

0.000015736
6502

0.000016075
3291

0.000015804

17. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the Downey Lighting District Zone II to the Downey Cemetery District.

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
3257

0.000013984
3275

0.000013257
3347

0.000013468
3265

0.000013468
3331

0.000013986
5254

0.000013423

18. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the Downey Lighting District Zone IV to the Downey Cemetery District.

Exhibit 1 772

Joint Resolution
Artesia, Downey, Little Lake Cemetery Districts Reorganization 2021-03

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
3267

0.000034588

19. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, zero dollars of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the Downey Lighting District Zone V to the Downey Cemetery District.

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
3669
0 20. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the City of La Mirada As Successor of Interest To The La Mirada -Southeast Recreation and Park District to the Downey Cemetery District.

Tax
Rte Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax
Rate
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
5348

0.000019211
6653

0.000019036
6670

0.000019009
6653

0.000019036
6668

0.000019034
6671

0.000019038

21. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the Exhibit 1 773

Joint Resolution
Artesia, Downey, Little Lake Cemetery Districts Reorganization 2021-03

following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the City of Norwalk As Successor of Interest To The Norwalk -Southeast Recreation and Park District to the Downey Cemetery District.

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
5348

0.000020741
6653

0.000020552
6670

0.000020523
6653

0.000020552
6668

0.00002055
6671

0.000020555

22. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the City of Paramount to the Downey Cemetery District.

Tax
Rte Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
2883

0.000052401
7273

0.000052401
7364

0.000052401
2893

0.000052401
7294

0.000052401
7365

0.000052401
2972

0.000052401
7316

0.000052401
7366

0.000052401
2998

0.000052401
7333

0.000052401
7370

0.000052401
3000

0.000052401
7334

0.000052401
7371

0.000052401
3004

0.000052401
7343

0.000052401
7373

0.000052401
3006

0.000052401
7344

0.000052401
7375

0.000052401
3007

0.000052401
7347

0.000052401
7376

0.000052401
3010

0.000052401
7348

0.000052401
7378

0.000052401
3018

0.000052401
7349

0.000052401
11103

0.000052401
6637

0.000052145
7353

0.000052401
11104

0.000052401
7257

0.000052401
7354

0.000052401
11105

0.000051642
7261

0.000063849
7356

0.000052401
11106

0.000052401
7262

0.00006385
7358

0.000052401
11296

0.000052401
7272

0.000052401
7362

0.000052401
16751

0.000052401
Exhibit 1 774

Joint Resolution
Artesia, Downey, Little Lake Cemetery Districts Reorganization 2021-03

23. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the City of South Gate to the Downey Cemetery District.

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
663

0.000047953
748

0.000047953
7258

0.000043297
664

0.000047953
1307

0.000052647
7259

0.000047953
665

0.000043297
3310

0.000047953
7890

0.000061756
668

0.000043297
3319

0.000047953
15185

0.000047991
669

0.000043297
3328

0.000047953
15186

0.000047991
670

0.000047953
3334

0.000043297
15187

0.000047991
671

0.000043297
3344

0.000043297
15188

0.000047991
672

0.000047953
6090

0.000047953
15189

0.000047991
746

0.000043297
7223

0.000047953
15190

0.000047991
747

0.000043297
7224

0.000047953
15191

0.000047991

24. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the County Sanitation District No. 1 of Los Angeles County to the Downey Cemetery District.

Tax
Rte
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax
R
A at
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
664

0.000010883
671

0.000010891
6090

0.000011146
665

0.000010501
672

0.000010883
15185

0.000011146
668

0.000010883
1307

0.000010883
15186

0.000010883
669

0.000010493
3010

0.000011563
15187

0.000010883
670

0.000010883
3018

0.000011145
15188

0.000010883
Exhibit 1 775

Joint Resolution
Artesia, Downey, Little Lake Cemetery Districts Reorganization 2021-03

25. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the County Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles County to the Downey Cemetery District.

Tax
Rate Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
526

0.000008012
3275

0.000010593
7258

0.000009342
532

0.000007612
3282

0.000010898
7259

0.000009877
747

0.000009367
3284

0.000010898
7261

0.000009877
748

0.000009367
3291

0.000010544
7262

0.000009878
877

0.00000739
3297

0.000010898
7272

0.000009878
884

0.000007037
3307

0.000010544
7273

0.000009878
885

0.000007397
3310

0.000009572
7294

0.000009878
886

0.000008697
3319

0.000009572
7316

0.000009877
916

0.000010643
3334

0.000009572
7343

0.000009878
917

0.000008422
3347

0.000010645
7344

0.000009872
930

0.000008008
3669

0.000010898
7347

0.000009878
2244

0.000010466
5350

0.000010822
7348

0.000009878
2247

0.000010466
6293

0.000010798
7349

0.000009878
2263

0.000010466
6321

0.000007119
7354

0.000009878
2267

0.000010465
6349

0.000007119
7356

0.000009878
2272

0.000010466
6350

0.000007485
7358

0.000009877
2273

0.000010464
6351

0.000007119
7362

0.000009816
2335

0.000010466
6352

0.000008785
7370

0.000009877
2336

0.000010465
6354

0.000008784
7371

0.000009877
2375

0.000010465
6355

0.000008332
7373

0.000009878
2883

0.000009978
6485

0.000007485
7375

0.000010115
2893

0.000009979
6487

0.000008784
7376

0.000010093
2972

0.000009979
6489

0.00000712
11103

0.000009978
2998

0.000010225
6490

0.000007119
11104

0.000009878
3000

0.000010329
6492

0.000008785
11105

0.000009968
3006

0.000009981
6493

0.000008777
11106

0.000009877
3007

0.000010311
6496

0.000008784
11274

0.000010465
3231

0.000010526
6497

0.000008331
11280

0.000010465
3235

0.000007176
6500

0.000010449
11296

0.000009979
Exhibit 1 776

Joint Resolution
Artesia, Downey, Little Lake Cemetery Districts Reorganization 2021-03

3236

0.000008874
6637

0.000009878
15189

0.000009367
3237

0.000007175
6651

0.00001116
15190

0.000009572
3263

0.000010901
6652

0.00001116
15191

0.000009342
3265

0.000010645
6670

0.00000995
15698

0.000008785
3267

0.000010248
6671

0.000009952
15708

0.000010466
3268

0.000009572
7224

0.000009342
16232

0.000010466
3269

0.000010613
7257

0.000009877
16751

0.000009877

26. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the County Sanitation District No. 18 of Los Angeles County to the Downey Cemetery District.

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax
Ratto
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
5240

0.000010044
5348

0.000009667
6653

0.000009555
5254

0.000010138
6653

0.000009555
6668

0.000009554
5345

0.000010374

27. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District to the Downey Cemetery District.

Tax
Rte Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax
Rate
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
526

0.000000222
3269
0 7224

0.000000259
532

0.00000021
3275

0.000000303
7257

0.000000276
663

0.000000274
3277

0.000000327
7258

0.000000259
664

0.000000259
3282

0.000000307
7259

0.000000276
665

0.000000249
3284

0.000000307
7261

0.000000275
Exhibit 1 777

Joint Resolution
Artesia, Downey, Little Lake Cemetery Districts Reorganization 2021-03

668

0.000000259
3291

0.000000296
7262

0.000000276
669

0.000000228
3297

0.000000307
7272

0.000000276
670

0.000000259
3307

0.000000296
7273

0.000000276
671

0.000000259
3310

0.000000266
7294

0.000000276
672

0.000000259
3319

0.000000266
7316

0.000000276
746

0.000000275
3328

0.000000281
7333

0.0000003
747

0.00000026
3331

0.000000319
7334

0.000000301
748

0.00000026
3334

0.000000266
7343

0.000000276
877

0.000000233
3344

0.000000281
7344

0.000000277
884

0.000000189
3347

0.000000299
7347

0.000000276
885

0.0000002
3669

0.000000307
7348

0.000000276
886

0.000000223
5240

0.000000294
7349

0.000000276
916

0.000000302
5253

0.000000326
7353

0.000000291
917
0 5254

0.000000297
7354

0.000000276
930

0.000000219
5345

0.000000305
7356

0.000000276
1307

0.000000259
5348

0.000000285
7358

0.000000276
2244

0.000000294
5350

0.000000307
7362

0.000000258
2247

0.000000294
6090

0.000000266
7364

0.0000003
2263

0.000000294
6293

0.000000304
7365

0.000000301
2267

0.000000294
6295

0.000000354
7366

0.000000298
2272

0.000000294
6321

0.000000192
7370

0.000000275
2273

0.000000293
6349

0.000000193
7371

0.000000276
2335

0.000000294
6350

0.000000203
7373

0.000000276
2336

0.000000294
6351

0.000000192
7375

0.000000282
2375

0.000000293
6352

0.000000243
7376

0.000000279
2883

0.000000278
6354

0.000000243
7378

0.000000299
2893

0.000000279
6355

0.00000023
7890

0.000000259
2972

0.000000279
6485

0.000000203
11103

0.000000278
2998

0.000000285
6487

0.000000242
11104

0.000000276
3000

0.000000298
6489

0.000000192
11105

0.000000278
3004

0.000000298
6490

0.000000192
11106

0.000000276
3006

0.00000028
6492

0.000000242
11274

0.000000294
3007

0.000000301
6493

0.000000238
11280

0.000000294
3010

0.000000311
6496

0.000000242
11296

0.000000279
3018

0.000000308
6497

0.000000229
15185

0.000000266
3231

0.000000295
6500

0.000000295
15186

0.000000259
3235

0.000000194
6502

0.00000052
15187

0.000000259
3236

0.000000237
6637

0.000000276
15188

0.000000259
3237

0.000000194
6651

0.000000319
15189

0.00000026
3241

0.000000332
6652

0.000000319
15190

0.000000266
Exhibit 1 778

Joint Resolution
Artesia, Downey, Little Lake Cemetery Districts Reorganization 2021-03

3254

0.000000314
6653

0.000000278
15191

0.000000259
3257

0.000000314
6653

0.000000278
15698

0.000000243
3263

0.000000306
6668

0.000000278
15708

0.000000294
3265

0.000000299
6670

0.000000277
16232

0.000000294
3267

0.000000287
6671

0.000000257
16751

0.000000276
3268

0.000000266
7223

0.000000279

28. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from the Water Replenishment District of Southern California to Downey Cemetery District.

Tax
Rte Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
Tax
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the Downey
Cemetery
District
526

0.000000109
3269
0 7224

0.000000125
532

0.000000109
3275

0.00000021
7257

0.00000013
663

0.00000013
3277

0.000000149
7258

0.000000125
664

0.000000125
3282

0.000000141
7259

0.00000013
665

0.00000012
3284

0.000000141
7261

0.00000013
668

0.000000125
3291

0.000000137
7262

0.00000013
669

0.000000127
3297

0.000000141
7272

0.00000013
670

0.000000125
3307

0.000000137
7273

0.00000013
671

0.000000125
3310

0.000000127
7294

0.00000013
672

0.000000125
3319

0.000000127
7316

0.00000013
746

0.000000129
3328

0.000000132
7333

0.000000136
747

0.000000125
3331

0.000000145
7334

0.000000137
748

0.000000125
3334

0.000000127
7343

0.00000013
877

0.000000082
3344

0.000000134
7344

0.000000129
884

0.000000101
3347

0.000000138
7347

0.00000013
885

0.000000105
3669

0.000000141
7348

0.00000013
886

0.000000093
5240

0.000000136
7349

0.00000013
916

0.000000136
5253

0.000000144
7353

0.000000133
917
0 5254

0.000000138
7354

0.00000013
930

0.000000111
5345

0.00000014
7356

0.00000013
1307

0.000000125
5348

0.000000133
7358

0.00000013
Exhibit 1 779

Joint Resolution
Artesia, Downey, Little Lake Cemetery Districts Reorganization 2021-03

2244

0.000000136
5350

0.000000142
7362

0.000000148
2247

0.000000136
6090

0.000000127
7364

0.000000139
2263

0.000000136
6293

0.00000014
7365

0.000000139
2267

0.000000136
6295

0.000000236
7366

0.000000145
2272

0.000000136
6321

0.000000102
7370

0.00000013
2273

0.000000135
6349

0.000000101
7371

0.00000013
2335

0.000000136
6350

0.000000105
7373

0.00000013
2336

0.000000136
6351

0.000000102
7375

0.000000135
2375

0.000000136
6352

0.000000118
7376

0.000000143
2883

0.000000132
6354

0.000000119
7378

0.000000144
2893

0.000000131
6355

0.000000114
7890

0.000000125
2972

0.000000131
6485

0.000000106
11103

0.000000132
2998

0.000000133
6487

0.000000119
11104

0.00000013
3000

0.000000145
6489

0.000000102
11105

0.000000133
3004

0.000000145
6490

0.000000102
11106

0.00000013
3006

0.000000129
6492

0.000000119
11274

0.000000136
3007

0.000000121
6493

0.000000115
11280

0.000000136
3010

0.000000102
6496

0.000000119
11296

0.000000131
3018

0.000000138
6497

0.000000114
15185

0.000000127
3231

0.000000137
6500

0.000000136
15186

0.000000125
3235

0.000000102
6502
0 15187

0.000000125
3236

0.000000114
6637

0.00000013
15188

0.000000125
3237

0.000000102
6651

0.000000142
15189

0.000000125
3241

0.000000146
6652

0.000000142
15190

0.000000127
3254

0.000000144
6653

0.000000132
15191

0.000000125
3257

0.000000144
6653

0.000000132
15698

0.000000118
3263

0.000000143
6668

0.000000132
15708

0.000000136
3265

0.000000138
6670

0.000000131
16232

0.000000136
3267

0.000000134
6671

0.000000138
16751

0.00000013
3268

0.000000127
7223

0.000000133
Detachment of Territory from Little Lake Cemetery District:

29. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from Little Lake Cemetery District to the City of Bellflower.

Exhibit 1 780

Joint Resolution
Artesia, Downey, Little Lake Cemetery Districts Reorganization 2021-03

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the City of
Bellflower
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the City of
Bellflower
Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the City of
Bellflower
2244

0.000115527
2273
0 6670

0.000105077
2247

0.000115527
2375

0.000115546
6671

0.000104427
2272

0.000115527
6668

0.000105576
16232

0.000115527

30. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from Little Lake Cemetery District to the City of Downey.

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the City of
Downey
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the City of
Downey
Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to the City of
Downey
5240

0.000253091
5345

0.000270976
6653

0.000205752
5253

0.000298807
5348

0.000230749
6655
0 5254

0.000256689

31. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from Little Lake Cemetery District to the Downey Lighting District Zone I.

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment Ratio
Transfer to
Downey
Lighting District
Zone I
5240

0.000037835

32. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Exhibit 1 781

Joint Resolution
Artesia, Downey, Little Lake Cemetery Districts Reorganization 2021-03

Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from Little Lake Cemetery District to the Downey Lighting District Zone II.

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment Ratio
Transfer to
Downey
Lighting District
Zone II
5254

0.000032435

33. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from Little Lake Cemetery District to the City of La Mirada As Successor of Interest To The La Mirada - Southeast Recreation and Park District.

Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to La Mirada
SE Recreation
and Park
Tax Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to La Mirada
SE Recreation
and Park
Tax
Rate
Area
Annual Tax
Increment
Ratio Transfer
to La Mirada
SE Recreation
and Park
5348

0.000043693
6655
0 6670

0.000038369
6653

0.000040911
6668

0.000038601
6671

0.00003819

34. For the fiscal year commencing after the filing of the statement of boundary change for Reorganization 2021-03 with the Board of Equalization pursuant to Government Code sections 54902 and 57204, and every fiscal year thereafter, the following ratios of annual property tax increment attributable to each respective Tax Rate Area in the Reorganization 2021-03 territory shall be transferred from Little Lake Cemetery District to the City of Norwalk As Successor of Interest To The Norwalk - Southeast Recreation and Park District.

Annual Tax
Increment
Annual Tax
Increment
Annual Tax
Increment
Tax
Ratio Transfer
Tax Rate
Ratio Transfer
Tax
Ratio Transfer
Rate
to Norwalk SE
Area
to Norwalk SE
Rate
to Norwalk SE
Area
Recreation and
Recreation and
Area
Recreation and
Park
Park
Park
Exhibit 1 782

Joint Resolution
Artesia, Downey, Little Lake Cemetery Districts Reorganization 2021-03