Cypress City Council
May 26, 2026

The iARCH team will also evaluate any off-site improvement needs and will develop conceptual plans for the City’s and property owners’ approval. If requested, we will assist City staff in preparing a PowerPoint presentation that includes project background and scope, project technical information, proposed alternatives and recommendations, project schedule, project cost for sharing with stakeholders, City Council and the public.

Bidding Assistance and Construction Support
Respond to Bid Questions and RFIs – The iARCH team will assist the city during the project advertisement and bid period to respond to any questions or request for information (RFI) that may arise. The team will attend a pre-bid meeting with City staff and potential bidders to relay information on the project design and requirements. Upon receipt of questions or RFIs from Proposal for COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND DESIGN FOR THE EXPANSION OF BAROLDI SYCAMORE PARK City of Cypress – February 20, 2026
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contractors, the team will also review and prepare responses to each, and, if needed, assist in the preparation of addenda.

Construction Support – Upon selection of the contractor to perform the work, our project manager and relevant design engineer will attend a pre-construction meeting with City staff and the contractor, as well as progress meetings during construction to provide field recommendations when requested by the City. The team will be ready to respond to all RFIs, attend progress meetings, provide recommendations, and review and approve material submittals, shop drawings, and construction change orders.

As-Built Plan Preparation – The iARCH team will provide a complete set of revised original tracings to the City, showing as-built conditions, within 60 days of completion and acceptance of the project. Revisions will be solely based on as-built information provided by the City’s Project Manager and the contractor.

Project Management – The iARCH team will take a professional approach to ensure efficient, quality project management throughout the course of the project. Project management services will include, but not be limited to a project kick‐off meeting, project development meetings, monthly progress meetings, plan review meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, updating City staff on project current action item list, concerns, issues, and accomplishments, coordinating with other agencies and stakeholders, scheduling and making presentations before the public, City staff, and City Council. Additional meetings with utility companies and stakeholders will be established as needed. The team will maintain a current master project schedule updated per project completion and City and stakeholder coordination. It will be essential for our team to meet and confer with City staff periodically during the preliminary design phase to resolve design issues and ensure continuity with City standards and preferences.

Our project manager will communicate regularly with the city staff and other stakeholders; his experience working on municipal projects and with City staff will be highly valuable in making these efforts successful.

Conflict of Interest Statement
Infrastructure Architects, as a firm, and the company executives DO NOT have any financial, business, or any other relationship with any of the city staff or elected officials.

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2. Project Team & Key Personnel
Raymond Abassi, MSCe, TE, PE, QSD/QSP
Principal-in-Charge/Project Manager
Niya Borghei
Architectural
Interior Designer
Core Structure
Structure & MEP &
Civil Engineering
Subconsultant
City of Cypress
Jay Moore, R.A., LEED AP
Architect
Mahi Karimi
Senior Designer
Sarah Mahfouzi
Project Manager
David Honda
Quality Control
Mehran Golestan
Head of Architectural
Services
Andre Dupret

CEQA/NEPA
Cyrus Bagheri
Graphic Designer
On Point – Land Surveying
Subconsultant
P.A.& Associates - Geotech
Subconsultant
Mehrdad Mohregi
Landscape Architects
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Ray Abassi has more than 35 years of professional
experience in project management. He has professional
certifications in multiple fields, including professional engineering, traffic engineering as well as storm water management. Ray’s experience includes principal-in-charge and project manager/engineer on numerous capital
projects, design plans and specifications, construction documents, quality assurance as well as taking projects through the bid process and construction management. He has provided construction oversight associated with
infrastructure improvements, such as facilities, pavement, drainage, utilities, and onsite water and wastewater
systems. In addition, Ray has provided contract City Engineer and City Traffic Engineer services to various cities in Southern California.

Engineering Experience: Various Agencies
Throughout his 35+ years of engineering experience, Ray has been working with numerous municipalities to provide
engineering services. His range of services provided include capital projects covering from street improvements, wet utilities, storm drain projects, site development, traffic engineering, construction support services, construction management and as well as contract city engineer, city traffic engineer. His experience expands over the project from inception and design to taking many of those same projects through the construction. His extensive experience has resulted in projects that were designed based on sound engineering concepts, have performed excellently during the construction and have been completed on time and within budget.

Chesley Park, City of Huntington Park, CA.

Ray was the principal-in-charge and the project manager responsible for oversight into refurbishing the park. This was an expedited project where every task needed to be managed closely to meet a very aggressive schedule and a very tight budget. Therefore, every aspect of the project was micro-managed to create a line of communication between the designers and all the stakeholders, especially the city. He managed all the communication and administration aspects of the project and conducted weekly team meetings where all issues and opportunities were discussed, received input from decision makers, and communicated the decisions made to the design team and all the stakeholders to ensure there were no surprises. The project was successfully completed on time and was bided out. The construction started and finished on time, and the park was reopened successfully in May 2025.

Education:
• MS, Transportation,
California State
University, Long Beach
• BS, Civil Engineering,
University of South
Florida, Tampa, FL
Registrations/Certifications:
• Registered Civil
Engineer, CA, No.
48091
• Registered Traffic
Engineer, CA, No. 1759
• Registered Civil
Engineer, FL, No. 41797
• Qualified SWPPP
Developer, QSP/D Ca,
No. 41797
Years of Experience: 35+
Raymond Abassi – Principal-in-Charge/Project Manager
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Bellflower Park, City of Adelanto, CA.

Ray was the principal-in-charge and the project manager responsible for oversight into designing this new park. He has provided leadership to create a line of communication between the designers and all the stakeholders, especially the city. He has managed all the communication and administration aspects of the project and has created weekly team meetings where all issues and opportunities are discussed, received input from decision makers, and has communicated the decisions made to the design team and all the stakeholders to ensure there are no surprises.

He has provided design insights for the team to help with the preparation of the construction documents for the project. The project’s design and construction for Phase 1 were completed on schedule and within the budget. The project is now going through the bid process.

Keller Park Remodel – City of Huntington Park, CA
Ray served as Principal-in-Charge for the transformational redesign of Keller Park, a major public space revitalization in the heart of Huntington Park. With a $2.1 million construction budget and over 107,000 square feet of planned improvements, Ray led the project from initial concept through construction documentation. Under his direction, iARCH developed a comprehensive, community-centered vision for the park—introducing features such as a walkin fountain jet, shaded amphitheater, age-appropriate playgrounds, a modern restroom facility, and activated recreational zones for seasonal markets, fitness, and family gatherings. Ray oversaw the design team, managed coordination with city stakeholders, and ensured the project aligned with the City’s goals for inclusivity, safety, and long-term community use. His leadership helped transform Keller Park into a vibrant, multi-use destination that reflects both functional excellence and community spirit.

Morgan Park Restrooms Remodel – City of Baldwin Park, CA Ray served as Principal-in-Charge for the complete renovation of the Morgan Park restroom facilities in the City of Baldwin Park. With a $540,000 construction budget and a project area of 960 square feet, Ray oversaw the demolition of the outdated restrooms and the delivery of a fully rebuilt, modernized facility. Under his leadership, the design incorporated sustainable materials, water-saving touchless fixtures, energy-efficient lighting, and enhanced ventilation systems—prioritizing hygiene, environmental performance, and user comfort. Ray ensured full ADA compliance, improved plumbing infrastructure, and the addition of increased storage and a more welcoming aesthetic. His guidance throughout the project resulted in a highly functional, accessible, and visually upgraded facility that reflects best practices in modern public infrastructure design.

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Mehran Golestan is a highly experienced professional with over 35 years of expertise in the field of architecture and interior design. He has an exceptional track record in
designing and delivering a wide range of residential, hotel, commercial, and other construction projects.

Throughout his career, he has worked on numerous highprofile projects, including luxury hotels, high-end residential developments, and commercial buildings. He is recognized for his creative approach to design, his attention to detail, and his ability to incorporate the latest technologies into his projects. Mehran is adept at balancing the aesthetic and functional requirements of a project and can manage complex projects with ease. He is committed to delivering projects that exceed his clients' expectations and is highly respected in the industry for his professionalism and dedication. He has extensive experience in overseeing the design and construction of buildings, ensuring that they meet all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. From 2011 to 2017, Mehran held the positions of the board of directors and lecturer at TAFE, Box Hill Institute, Australia, based in Tehran.

Experiences:

Chesley Circle Park – City of Huntington Park, CA
Mehran Golestan served as Director of Architecture for the Chesley Circle Park redevelopment, providing design leadership and oversight from conceptual planning through final completion. He guided the architectural team in delivering thoughtful, community-oriented improvements that were completed on time and within budget. Under his direction, the project introduced new recreational amenities and enhanced public space programming. The park officially reopened on May 7, 2025, as a revitalized neighborhood destination that reflects a successful blend of functionality, inclusivity, and design excellence.

Bellflower Park – City of Adelanto, CA
As Director of Architecture, Mehran Golestan led the design and technical development of the Bellflower Park project, from conceptual design through the pre-construction phase. He oversaw architectural planning and coordinated closely with engineering disciplines to ensure a cohesive, buildable design. His leadership helped the City of Adelanto secure funding through a strong concept plan. With design documents submitted and bidding completed, the project is fully prepared for construction, demonstrating Mehran’s continued focus on delivering quality public spaces aligned with community needs.

Education:
• BA Architecture, Shahid
Beheshti University,
Tehran, Iran.

Years of Experience: 35+
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Keller Park Remodel – City of Huntington Park, CA
Mehran Golestan served as Director of Architecture for the comprehensive renovation of Keller Park, overseeing the design and planning of over 107,000 square feet of improvements with a $2.1 million construction budget. He led the architectural vision that introduced a walk-in fountain jet, shaded amphitheater, new playgrounds, modern restroom facilities, and activated open space for markets and recreation. Through his direction, the design team created a vibrant and inclusive public park that supports wellness, gathering, and year-round community use.

Salt Lake Park and Recreation Building Remodel – City of Huntington Park, CA Mehran Golestan served as Director of Architecture for the remodel of the Salt Lake Park and Recreation Building, leading the design and execution of upgrades across several key public areas.

The scope included renovations to ceilings, floors, roofing, and HVAC systems throughout the entry, lobby, hallways, lounge, restrooms, clubroom, and social room. Under Mehran’s direction, the project focused on improving both functionality and user experience while elevating the building’s aesthetics. A standout feature of the design is the iconic inverted pyramid entrance—a bold architectural element that blends harmoniously with the park’s natural setting while creating a distinct visual identity. Mehran’s leadership ensured the revitalized facility met the City’s goals for comfort, performance, and long-term public value.

Morgan Park Restrooms Remodel – City of Baldwin Park, CA As Director of Architecture, Mehran Golestan led the design and execution of the Morgan Park Restrooms Remodel, a full reconstruction project with a $540,000 budget. He directed the replacement of the outdated facility with a modern, ADA-compliant design featuring touchless fixtures, energy-efficient lighting, enhanced ventilation, and sustainable materials. His leadership ensured the new restrooms met high standards for hygiene, functionality, and user experience— setting a benchmark for small-scale public infrastructure upgrades.

Chevron Extra Mile Restroom Construction – Various Locations, CA Mehran Golestan served as Director of Architecture for the Chevron Extra Mile Restroom Construction project, overseeing the design and integration of a new restroom facility connected to an existing convenience store. Completed in 2025, the project focused on enhancing customer experience through modern, accessible design. Mehran led the architectural development of a clean, efficient layout featuring touchless fixtures, water-efficient plumbing, and energy-saving lighting. High-quality, durable materials were selected to support long-term maintenance and usability, while the design emphasized ADA compliance, improved ventilation, and user comfort.

His leadership helped deliver a commercial facility that elevates everyday service environments through thoughtful and functional design.

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David Honda brings over 50 years of experience in
engineering management for mechanical, electrical, and
plumbing systems across a wide range of projects. A
graduate of California State University, Northridge, David has held leadership roles throughout his career, including serving as CEO at SpaceMaker, Inc. His expertise spans
design coordination, construction oversight, and project delivery for complex commercial, institutional, and hospitality projects.

Experience Highlights
• Directed engineering and architectural teams for large-scale interior construction and renovation projects.
• Oversaw coordination of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to ensure compliance with design standards and building codes.
• Managed client relationships and project budgets, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Provided technical leadership and quality assurance for high-profile projects in healthcare, hospitality, and commercial sectors.

Representative Projects
• Cedars-Sinai Hospital West Tower Office Building – Interior Construction • Cecil Gee, Bodega Veneta, Bijan, Cartier, Peterson Art Gallery – Rodeo Drive Retail Projects
• Polygram Pictures and Casa Blanca Records – Interior Construction • Electra/Asylum Records – Interior Construction
• Camron Companies Wilshire Blvd – Interior Construction • Johnnie Cochran Law Firm – Interior Construction
• Hospital Corp of America Corp HQ (HCA) – Thousand Oaks Interior Construction • Manufacturers Bank Building – Woodland Hills Interior Construction (200,000 SF) • Providence Holy Cross Hospital – Offices Interior Construction • Providence Tarzana Office Building – Interior Construction • Century Plaza Hotel – Interior Remodel of Retail Plaza • Union Bank/Dental Offices – Panorama City (20,000 SF Core and Shell) • Century City Hospitals – Interior Construction
• Fred Sands Realtors – Corporate Office, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood • Huntington Sheraton Hotel – Restoration/Renovation (Pasadena) • Drake Institute Corp Office – Santa Monica Interior Remodel • Japanese Village – Little Tokyo Interior Construction • 9601 Wilshire Blvd – 20,000 SF Interior Construction
• UCLA Radiology – Westwood Blvd/Gayley
• Saks Fifth Avenue – Wilshire Blvd Remodel
Education:
• California State
University, Northridge
Years of Experience: 55
David Honda, R.A. KEED AP – Lead Architect
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Jay Moore has served as lead architect on numerous
projects, managing complex programs and delivering
innovative design solutions for public and private clients.

With decades of experience, Jay combines architectural
expertise with leadership in construction management
and sustainability. He has also directed multiple major projects for educational institutions and public agencies across Southern California, ensuring compliance with ADA standards and LEED certification requirements.

Experience Highlights
Led design and construction for large-scale educational, cultural, and civic projects.

Oversaw project budgets, schedules, and quality control for multi-million-dollar developments.

Implemented sustainable design strategies, achieving
LEED Platinum certification on multiple projects.

Coordinated with stakeholders, contractors, and
regulatory agencies to ensure successful project delivery.

Representative Projects
• Performing Arts Center & Sculpture Garden – Custodial, Grounds, and Maintenance Facilities
o Managed design and construction for a 1,000,000 SF campus on 30 acres. o Budget: $50 Million
• MCC, MCV, & HSC Complex
o Jan 2011 – Jun 2013, $50 Million
• Performing Arts Center Addition and Remodel
o Jan 2011 – Jan 2014, $25 Million
• Welding, Automotive, and Manufacturing Center Remodel o Jan 2011 – Jan 2014, $20 Million
• Applied Science Center
o Jun 2012 – Jun 2013, $35 Million
• Math and Science Center Design-Build
o Feb 2010 – Jan 2011, LEED Platinum, $60 Million
• Performing Arts Center, Design-Build
o Feb 2010 – Jan 2011, LEED Gold, $55 Million
• Culinary Arts Building, Design-Build
o Feb 2010 – Jan 2011, LEED Gold, $60 Million
• Several other major projects
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree -
Architecture,
Engineering, CM
Licenses / Certifications:
• CA Licensed Architect No.

C14847
• CA General Contractor
"B" License No. 437245
• CA Real Estate License
00796659
• LEED AP – New
Construction, 2009
• CASp – Certified Access
Specialist, Division of
State
• Architect (CA), 2012
Jay Moore, R.A., LEED AP – Lead Architect
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Andre brings more than 40 years of experience in urban
planning, community development, environmental
compliance, and local government management. His
background includes executive leadership roles in both the public and private sectors, where he has successfully guided planning, environmental, redevelopment, and
infrastructure-related initiatives from concept through implementation.

He has managed over 200 planning and environmental
compliance projects, including EIRs, MNDs, NDs, and NOEs, as well as redevelopment plans, specific plans, corridor studies, and mixed-use developments.

Andre has extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams, supervising staff ranging from small professional groups to organizations exceeding 300 employees, and managing complex projects under strict regulatory and funding requirements.

As Executive Vice President of Community Development at Bowman, Andre provides leadership and oversight for planning and environmental projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, schedule performance, and coordination across technical disciplines. His responsibilities include project oversight, team leadership, and strategic support for proposal development and client engagement.

Previously, Andre served in executive leadership roles with the Cities of Lynwood, Maywood, South Pasadena, and Pomona, where he directed planning, redevelopment, engineering, and community services functions. He administered multi-million-dollar public programs, including federally funded CDBG initiatives, led major redevelopment and revitalization efforts, and coordinated with local, state, and federal agencies on environmental, transportation, and housing programs.

Education:
• Bachelor of Arts, Urban
and Environmental
Design
• California State
University, Fullerton –
1973 -1980
Certifications:

NEPA & CEQA Compliance
Years of Experience: 40+
Andre Dupret – NEPA & CEQA Compliance
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Amir has over 20 years of experience in Mechanical,
Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineering, with a proven track record of delivering complex multifamily, civic, and commercial projects across California. Known for clear
communication, expertise in energy compliance, and
integrated project leadership, Amir excels at coordinating diverse teams, producing high-quality construction
documents, and ensuring compliance with Title 24 and
regulatory standards. Skilled in managing projects from conception to completion, Amir is proficient in BIM and experienced in energy modeling, HVAC design, and sustainable building practices. A solutionsoriented partner, Amir consistently provides efficient, code-compliant, and constructible designs for clients and design teams alike.

Accomplished Survey Manager and Principal with over
20 years of broad-spectrum experience in all phases of
land surveying and civil engineering, including project management, fundamental engineering, and
construction services for projects valued over $100
million. Extensive work experience with civil,
architectural, and geotechnical industries, developing
skills in multiple facets. Accomplished problem solver and consensus builder; able to relate to diverse populations from the general public, colleagues, and staff. Technology proficient; use computer skills to improve operational efficiency and productivity.

P.A. & Associates, Inc has been in business for 34 years, providing geotechnical and environmental consulting,
material testing, inspection, and geotechnical and
environmental consulting services to public and private organizations. We value integrity, continuing education, and achieving client satisfaction through quality
performance.

Currently, they provide a range of services to cities, developers, and private parties throughout Southern California. Their Laboratory is certified by the City of Los Angeles, and we utilize a local Caltrans-certified laboratory as a subconsultant.

Education:
• B.S. Civil Engineering,
California State University,
Fullerton, 1998
REGISTRATIONS:
• AZ, CA, CO, DE, DC, FL, ID,

KY, LA, MD, NV, NY, NC, TN,

TX, UT, VA, WA, WV
Years of Experience: +20
Amir Deihimi, PE - Core Structure
Services:

Land Surveying, Topographic &
Aerial Mapping, Construction
Staking
Years of Experience: 20
On Point
Services:

Geotechnical and Environmental
Consulting Material Testing
Years of Experience: 34
P.A. & Associates
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3. Experience
Bellflower Park, City of Adelanto, CA.

The City of Adelanto is currently developing Bellflower Park, a dynamic and multifaceted recreational facility designed to meet the diverse needs of its residents. Infrastructure Architects (iARCH) was selected to lead the design, architecture, and engineering efforts for this transformative project. Spanning over 110,000 square feet, Bellflower Park will feature a welcoming main entrance, playgrounds, restrooms, dining areas, office and medical facilities, and a variety of recreational amenities, including basketball courts, skate parks, an amphitheater, and a plaza. Throughout the design process, iARCH has worked closely with city officials and community stakeholders to ensure the park reflects the evolving priorities of Adelanto’s residents. Our team conducted site visits and planning sessions to assess the undeveloped land and envision a space that is both highly functional and visually engaging. The project is now well underway, with construction progressing toward a 2026 completion date, promising to deliver a vibrant community hub for generations to
come.

Project Year: 2024
Reference: Mr. Jessie Flores
City Manager (760) 246-2300
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Keller Park Remodel, City of Huntington Park
In City of Huntington Park, a major transformation is underway at Keller Park—a beloved community space that's getting a fresh new look. With over 107,000 square feet of planned improvements and a $2.1 million construction budget, the redesign is ambitious and communityfocused. Infrastructure Architects (iARCH) has been entrusted with reimagining the park, bringing together thoughtful design and practical upgrades. The new plan introduces a walk-in fountain jet, a shaded amphitheater, upgraded playgrounds for different age groups, and a modern restroom facility. But it’s not just about amenities, it’s about creating a space where families can gather, kids can play safely, and residents can enjoy seasonal markets, workout zones, and peaceful walks around the duck pond. The eastern portion of the park, once underutilized, is being activated with new features that reflect the city’s vision for a more vibrant public realm.

From concept to construction, iARCH is helping turn Keller Park into a destination that blends recreation, relaxation, and community spirit.

Project Year: 2024
Reference: Mr. Gerardo Lopez
Public Works Director: (323) 584-6274
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Chesley Park, City of Huntington Park, CA.
iARCH had the honor to have the opportunity to lead the complete remodeling of Chesley Park in the City of Huntington Park, a project focused on enhancing community engagement, accessibility, and outdoor recreation. The proposed design preserved all existing trees in their current locations, maintaining the park’s natural character while introducing a wide range of new amenities. These include an inclusive entrance ramp, age-specific playgrounds for children ages 2–5 and 5–12, a Mommy & Me swing to support parent-child interaction, and nature-inspired outdoor play spaces that encourage exploration and sensory engagement.

Project Year: 2025
Reference: Mr. Gerardo Lopez
Public Works Director: (323) 584-6274
Before
After
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Morgan Park Restrooms Remodel, City of Baldwin Park
The recently completed renovation of the Morgan Park restrooms in the City of Baldwin Park reflects Infrastructure Architects’ commitment to modern, accessible, and sustainable public design. With a construction budget of $540,000 and a project area of 960 square feet, the scope included full demolition of the existing facilities and a complete rebuild using eco-friendly materials and water-saving fixtures. The new restrooms feature touchless fixtures, energyefficient lighting, and enhanced ventilation systems—all designed to improve hygiene, reduce energy consumption, and elevate user comfort. ADA compliance was a core priority, ensuring accessibility for all park visitors. The updated design also introduced improved plumbing systems, increased storage, and a more welcoming aesthetic, making the space both functional and visually appealing. This project stands as a model for thoughtful public infrastructure upgrades that balance performance, sustainability, and community needs.

Project Year: 2025
Reference: Mr. David Lopez
Public Works Director: (323) 584-6274
Before After
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Chevron Extra Mile Restroom Construction
The newly constructed restroom facility at the Chevron gas station represents Infrastructure Architects’ dedication to integrating modern design and accessibility into commercial environments. Completed in 2024, the project involved building a brand-new restroom structure attached to the existing convenience store, with a focus on ADA compliance and contemporary amenities. The design incorporates touchless fixtures, water-efficient plumbing, and energysaving lighting to enhance hygiene and sustainability. High-quality materials and finishes were selected to ensure durability and ease of maintenance, while improved ventilation and layout contribute to a more comfortable user experience. This project not only elevates the customer experience at the station but also sets a new standard for functional and inclusive design in retail service environments.

Project Year: 2025
Reference: Bri Gassman
Senior Project Manager: (626)217-9530
Central Park Amphitheater Canopy Project, City of Glendale, CA. iARCH is contracted to provide a new design for the canopy for the city of Glendale’s Central Park.

The scope includes coordination with the stakeholders in the community and with the city staff to ensure that the final project meets the approval of the stakeholders while creating an artistic monument. Furthermore, this project is viewed as a catalyst for the other improvements in the park. The project also included multiple presentations to the city to ensure buy-in from all the stakeholders.

Project Year: 2025
Reference: Mr. Eric Sterling
DVD Design: (714) 641-1300
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REFERENCES (iARCH)
Entity Name: City of Baldwin Park
Business Address: 14403 PACIFIC AVE, BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 Name of Contact: Mr. David Lopez Title of Contact: Associate Engineer Telephone Number of Contact: (626) 960 4011
Email of Contact: [email protected]
Description of Project: Morgan Park Restrooms Renovation Date of Service: 2025
Entity Name: City of Huntington Park
Business Address: 6550 Miles Ave., Huntington Park, California 90255 Name of Contact: Mr. Gerardo Lopez Title of Contact: Public Works Director Telephone Number of Contact: (323) 584-6274
Email of Contact: [email protected]
Description of Project: Keller Park / Chesley Circle
Date of Service: 2025
Entity Name: City of Glendale
Business Address: 613 E Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206
Name of Contact: Mr. Joseph Gonzalez Title of Contact: Park Planner Telephone Number of Contact: (818) 550-4415
Email of Contact: [email protected]
Description of Project: Central Park Amphitheater Canopy Date of Service: 2024
Entity Name: Chevron / CBRE
Business Address: 5001 Executive Parkway, Suite 300 San Ramon, CA 94583 Name of Contact: Bri Gassman Title of Contact: Associate Project Manager Telephone Number of Contact: (626) 217-9530
Email of Contact: [email protected]
Description of Project: New Restrooms / Santa Nella, CA Date of Service: 2025
Entity Name: City of Adelanto
Business Address: 11600 Air Expressway, Adelanto, CA 92301 Name of Contact: Mr. Jessie Flores Title of Contact: City Manager Telephone Number of Contact: (760) 246-2300
Email of Contact: [email protected]
Description of Project: Bellflower Park
Date of Service: 2024
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4. Project Understanding and Management Approach
Project Understanding
Infrastructure Architects understand that the Baroldi Sycamore Park Expansion represents a strategic investment in community infrastructure. The project requires thoughtful integration of recreational amenities, neighborhood compatibility, public engagement, and fiscally responsible design solutions.

The expansion must balance:
• Community expectations
• Budget realities
• Long-term operational sustainability
• Phased implementation flexibility
Our approach recognizes that public park projects succeed when community voice directly informs design decisions while maintaining technical feasibility and cost discipline.

Community Outreach & Engagement Plan
Meaningful public engagement will guide concept development and final recommendations. Our outreach approach will include:

Phase 1 – Listening & Discovery
• Stakeholder interviews
• Online community survey
• On-site pop-up engagement session
• Youth and senior targeted outreach
Phase 2 – Concept Presentation
• Public workshop presenting both Concept A and Concept B • Visual boards and 3D renderings
• Interactive preference polling
• Comment collection and documentation
Phase 3 – Refinement & Consensus
• Community feedback summary report
• Revised concept presentation
• Final recommendation workshop
• Deliverables will include:
• Meeting summaries
• Survey analytics
• Public comment log
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Risk Management & Mitigation
Infrastructure Architects proactively manages risk through early identification and strategic mitigation:

Community Risk
• Transparent communication
• Documented public input tracking
• Clear presentation of cost impacts between concepts
Budget Risk
• Early conceptual cost estimating
• Value engineering alternatives
• Phasing options
Schedule Risk
• Defined milestone schedule
• Weekly internal coordination meetings
• Early agency coordination
Regulatory Risk
• Preliminary code review
• Accessibility compliance verification
• Environmental and site constraint analysis
Proposed Schedule Overview
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Concept A – Full Demolition & Purpose-Built Facility
This concept proposes the complete demolition of the existing residential structure and the construction of a new, purpose-designed building tailored specifically to park programming needs.

Key Characteristics:
• Complete site reconfiguration
• Optimized building orientation and circulation
• Modern, flexible indoor/outdoor programming spaces
• Energy-efficient systems and sustainable design integration • Long-term operational durability
Benefits:
• Maximum design flexibility
• Improved functionality and capacity
• Reduced long-term maintenance costs
• Strong architectural identity for the park
Considerations:
• Higher upfront capital cost
• Longer permitting and construction duration
• Temporary site disruption
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This concept is appropriate if the city prioritizes long-term investment value, flexibility, and civic presence.

Concept B – Adaptive Reuse & Site Integration Strategy
This concept explores the selective removal or repurposing of the existing residential structure to preserve site character while maximizing cost efficiency and schedule flexibility.

Key Characteristics:
• Partial demolition of the existing structure while retaining feasible elements • Integration of outdoor recreational features within the existing site footprint • Reduced construction impact and potential cost savings • Opportunity to phase improvements
• Faster entitlement and implementation timeline
Benefits:
• Lower demolition and construction cost
• Reduced Environmental impact
• Potential to preserve neighborhood scale
• Faster community activation
Considerations:
• Structural limitations of existing buildings
• Code compliance upgrades
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• Long-term maintenance performance
• Functional constraints compared to a purpose-built facility This concept is appropriate if the city prioritizes fiscal efficiency, accelerated delivery, and incremental expansion.

5. Project Management & Design Approach
iARCH will provide disciplined, transparent, and collaborative project management to ensure the Baroldi Sycamore Park Expansion is delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with City expectations. Our approach integrates project management, technical coordination, community outreach, and quality assurance into a unified process.

Project Management Approach
• Dedicated Leadership
A Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager will serve as the City’s primary points of contact, ensuring continuity, efficient communication, and responsive decisionmaking throughout the project. • Clear Communication and Coordination
iARCH will maintain regular coordination with City staff, Public Works, Recreation and Community Services, and other stakeholders. Meeting agendas, notes, action items, and schedules will be clearly documented.
• Schedule Management
A detailed project schedule will be developed at project initiation and updated throughout the design process. Milestones will align with outreach activities, City review cycles, and formal design submittals.

Design Methodology
iARCH will advance the project through a structured, milestone-based design process consistent with the City’s requirements:
• Conceptual Design
Development of multiple design alternatives informed by site analysis and community outreach, supported by illustrative graphics and preliminary cost estimates.
• Formal Design Submittals
Progression through 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% PS&E phases, incorporating City and consultant review comments at each stage.

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• Interdisciplinary Coordination
Close coordination with landscape architecture, civil, structural, MEP, geotechnical, environmental, and utility providers to ensure complete, coherent, and constructible documents.

Quality Control and Assurance
iARCH maintains a structured internal Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program that includes:
• Independent internal reviews at major milestones
• Compliance checks with City of Cypress standards, Brown Book specifications, and Greenbook requirements
• Verification of ADA accessibility, life-safety requirements, and regulatory compliance
Cost Control and Constructability
• Preparation of detailed, market-responsive cost estimates at each formal submittal stage
• Evaluation of phasing strategies and cost-saving opportunities, including OwnerFurnished Contractor-Installed (OFCI) items • Coordination with the City’s Construction Management firm at 60% and 90% design stages to support constructability reviews and comment resolution Through this structured and collaborative approach, iARCH will deliver a well-coordinated master plan and construction-ready documents that support efficient implementation and long-term success.

Quality Assurance & Control
All project deliverables undergo a structured internal review process:
• Senior Principal review of all major submissions
• Cost estimate cross-check
• Code compliance verification
• Graphic clarity review before public release
This ensures technical accuracy, clear communication, and professional presentation at every milestone.

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6. Community Outreach Approach
Infrastructure Architects, Inc. (iARCH) recognizes that meaningful community engagement is fundamental to the success of public park projects. For the Baroldi Sycamore Park Expansion, our outreach approach is designed to be inclusive, transparent, and responsive, ensuring that community input directly informs the design process and reflects the values and needs of Cypress residents.
iARCH will collaborate closely with City staff to develop and implement a tailored community engagement strategy that aligns with the City’s goals, project schedule, and neighborhood context. Our approach emphasizes early engagement, clear communication, and iterative feedback to build trust and consensus throughout the planning and design process.

Key components of our community outreach approach include:
• Community Workshops and Public Meetings
iARCH will facilitate a minimum of two (2) in-person community workshops at accessible locations and times convenient for residents. These meetings will be structured to encourage dialogue, gather feedback on desired park amenities, and understand community priorities for the expanded park space.
• Stakeholder Engagement
Targeted meetings will be conducted with key stakeholders, including nearby residents, neighborhood groups, and City commissions, to address site-specific concerns such as adjacency to residential properties, lighting sensitivity, passive recreation uses, and overall park character.
• Online Engagement Tools
To broaden participation, iARCH will support online surveys and digital feedback tools to reach residents who may be unable to attend in-person meetings. Survey results will be summarized and incorporated into the conceptual design alternatives. • Visual Communication and Design Alternatives
iARCH will prepare clear, engaging visual materials—including diagrams, concept plans, and 3D renderings—to help the public understand design options and provide informed feedback. A minimum of three conceptual alternatives will be developed, each reflecting community input and site constraints.
• Presentation and Feedback Integration
Community feedback will be documented, evaluated, and presented to City staff. iARCH will demonstrate how public input influenced design decisions as concepts are refined into a preferred master plan.

Through this collaborative and respectful outreach process, iARCH will help the City create a park expansion that fosters a welcoming, family-oriented environment and strengthens community pride.

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7. Unique Qualifications
Infrastructure Architects, Inc. brings a unique combination of technical expertise, public-sector experience, and community-focused design to the Baroldi Sycamore Park Expansion Project.

Our distinguishing qualifications include:
• Extensive Public Park Experience
iARCH has successfully delivered numerous park, recreation, and community facility projects throughout Southern California, including new parks, park expansions, restroom facilities, and major park renovations for municipal clients. • Sensitivity to Residential Adjacency
Our team has demonstrated experience designing parks adjacent to residential neighborhoods, with particular attention to lighting, sightlines, noise mitigation, privacy, and passive-use programming, critical considerations for the Baroldi Sycamore Park site. • Integrated Multidisciplinary Team
iARCH offers in-house architectural leadership supported by experienced subconsultants in landscape architecture, civil and structural engineering, MEP, surveying, geotechnical services, and CEQA/NEPA compliance. This integrated approach ensures seamless coordination and high-quality deliverables.
• Advanced Visualization Capabilities
Our team has the ability to produce high-quality 3D color renderings, photo-simulations, and video fly-overs to clearly communicate design intent to City staff, decision-makers, and the public. These tools are particularly valuable for illustrating views from adjacent properties and throughout the park.
• Family-Oriented, Passive Park Design Philosophy
iARCH places a strong emphasis on creating safe, inclusive, and family-friendly environments that support passive recreation, social gathering, and multigenerational use. Our designs balance functionality, aesthetics, sustainability, and long-term maintenance considerations.

These qualifications position iARCH as a trusted partner to help the City of Cypress deliver a thoughtful, community-supported park expansion.

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8. Optional Tasks
iARCH has the capability to provide environmental documentation services as an optional task, including preparation of a Negative Declaration (ND) or Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Our CEQA/NEPA specialist will:
• Conduct environmental analysis and technical studies as required • Coordinate with City staff and responsible agencies
• Prepare all necessary documentation and public notices • Support the City through the review and approval process By integrating environmental review with the planning and design process, iARCH helps minimize schedule impacts and ensures regulatory compliance while supporting informed decision-making.

9. Required Statements & Certifications
Compliance with RFP Requirements
Infrastructure Architects has reviewed the RFP in detail and confirms that our proposal fully addresses:
• Scope of outreach services
• Concept design development
• Cost estimating
• Community engagement documentation
• Final presentation materials
All required forms and certifications are included as specified.

Conflict of Interest
Infrastructure Architects, Inc., its officers, and proposed team members do not have any financial, business, or other relationships with the City of Cypress, its staff, or elected officials that would constitute a conflict of interest.

Insurance and Licensing
iARCH affirms that it can meet all insurance requirements outlined in the RFQ and maintains all required licenses to perform the professional services described herein within the State of California.

Contract Compliance
iARCH has reviewed the City of Cypress Standard Contract Services Agreement and takes no exception to its terms, conditions, indemnification, or insurance provisions.

Acknowledgment of Addenda
iARCH acknowledges receipt of all issued addenda related to this RFQ.

Qualifications | February 20, 2026
Community Outreach and
Design for the Expansion of
Baroldi Sycamore Park

CITY OF CYPRESS
109 W. Union Avenue | Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 871-3638 | www.migcom.com
In association with:

Converse | Crane | CWE | ISE | VCL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Letter 1
Firm Organization, Credentials, Background 2
Experience 6
Project Understanding and Management Approach 24
Cost Proposal Provided Separately
City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park 1 109 W. Union Avenue
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(714) 871-3638
www.migcom.com

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February 20, 2026
Nick Mangkalakiri
City of Cypress
5700 Orange Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
RE: Proposal for Design Services for Baroldi Sycamore Park Rehabilitation Dear Nick Mangkalakiri and Selection Committee Members:

MIG, Inc. (MIG) is pleased to submit our proposal to the City of Cypress for community outreach, master planning, and design services for the expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park. This project represents a unique opportunity to thoughtfully integrate the newly acquired parcel with the existing park and to create meaningful new recreational space for the surrounding neighborhood.

We understand the City’s goals to lead a strong public process, evaluate design alternatives, and deliver a cohesive, buildable park expansion that enhances Baroldi Sycamore Park while remaining sensitive to adjacent residential uses. MIG brings extensive experience with park renovations and expansions, and we are well-versed in the coordination, phasing, technical rigor, and community engagement required to move projects from early visioning through construction documents.

MIG recently completed the Arnold Cypress Park project with the City of Cypress, and we found the process to be a highly positive and collaborative partnership with City staff. This recent experience gives us a strong understanding of the City’s standards, review processes, and expectations, and positions our team to deliver an efficient and responsive design process for Baroldi Sycamore Park.

Our integrated team includes landscape architecture, architecture, civil engineering, green infrastructure and water quality, lighting design, and smart irrigation systems. MIG also provides in-house visualization services, including 3D renderings, photo-simulations, and video flyovers, to support community engagement and clearly communicate design concepts.

In addition, MIG can support CEQA documentation, including preparation of a Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration.

For more than 40 years, MIG has delivered over $1.5 billion in public recreation and community facility improvements and has been recognized with more than 200 design awards. We create parks that are inclusive, engaging, and durable places that serve the community today while supporting long-term operations and maintenance.

We appreciate the opportunity to be considered for this important project and look forward to partnering with the City of Cypress to shape the future of Baroldi Sycamore Park. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either of us at the numbers and emails below.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Oscar Johnson, PLA, CPRS Holly De La Torre, LEED AP, CPSI Principal-in-Charge Project Manager
[email protected] [email protected]
2 City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park About MIG, Inc.

Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG), improves, adapts,
and creates organizations, environments, and tools for
human development. We are a community of designers,
planners, engineers, scientists, and storytellers who
engage people in creative problem-solving and
collective action. We believe that the physical and social environment around us has a profound impact on our
lives, and this belief shapes the principles that guide our work:
» Communities should plan their own futures.
» Great projects work for everyone.
» Elegant design inspires new thinking.
» All work must be context driven.

MIG is at the forefront of innovation. We are leading local, regional, and national planning and design initiatives
to ensure accessibility and equity; engage, educate,
and empower people through participatory processes;
facilitate strategy development for social change; create playful and inclusive communities; reimagine streets
and repurpose infrastructure; revitalize cities and restore ecosystems; and promote environmental stewardship by
recognizing that the health of the natural and built world is mutually dependent.

Firm Organization, Credentials, Background
For over four decades, MIG has worked with public,
private, and nonprofit agencies and their constituents
throughout the United States to effectively address any issue on the planning and design spectrum related to
parks and recreation—concept to construction; strategic plan to master plan; historic preservation to open space conservation; sustainability to feasibility; and everything in between. Our dedicated staff has the background and
experience to scope and implement projects that enable
people to actively participate in making decisions that impact their access to and use of parks, open space, and recreation resources.

The depth of our expertise encompasses the full range
of assessment, analysis, outreach, design, and planning methods/skills required to help communities create and
responsibly manage available resources—ensuring the
right balance in the amount, size, types, and locations of parkland, recreation amenities, and services for each community now and in the future. The breadth of our
experience is unparalleled—from regional open space
and trails to community and neighborhood parks to
recreation centers and youth programs. Our approach
is based on a thorough understanding of all factors
associated with parks and recreation, from maintenance
and operations to site safety and funding; efficiency and accuracy in data gathering and analysis; and creativity and innovation in facility design, problem-solving, and strategic implementation.

City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park 3 Subconsultant Profiles

CONVERSE
The Converse Professional Group, dba Converse
Consultants (Converse), is an employee-owned Small,
Local, and Minority Business Enterprise founded in 1946 by Caltech Professor Fred Converse. The firm provides
geotechnical and environmental consulting services
to public agencies and has extensive experience with
Southern California parks.

For this project, Converse will perform necessary
geotechnical/soils investigation, agronomic soil analysis, and analysis of potential hazardous materials (asbestos survey, etc.) and provide remediation recommendations, if necessary.

CRANE
Crane Architectural Group is a full-service architectural and planning firm that specializes in Park and Recreation projects. For more than two decades, Richard J. Crane, Jr., AIA, has designed projects that fully and effectively meet the needs of community and governmental agencies. At
Crane Architectural Group, we align that experience with a range of fresh approaches provided by a team of qualified professionals. Result: Design Excellence.

Crane Architectural Group provides full service
architecture and planning services that include land
planning, site analysis, programming, feasibility studies, ADA Studies, construction cost estimating, building
design, construction documents, governmental
processing, projects bidding and negotiation, and
construction contract administration & observation.

CWE
Since 2006, CWE’s trusted and distinguished civil
infrastructure, water resources, and environmental
engineering services have enhanced the quality of
life of our esteemed communities. We are privileged
to have served over 350 public municipalities, utility
companies, private businesses, and federal agencies
who have benefitted from our promise of Creating a
Better Tomorrow, Today™. We work tirelessly to bring the mastery, creativity, and commitment necessary to deliver forward-thinking results to enhance the communities we
live, work, and play in, leaving them better for the next generation. This is the CWE standard.

Civil engineering and associated construction services
are a vital component in our everyday lives. Our civil
engineering expertise covers a wide range of complex,
multidiscipline projects for public and private clients.

Our comprehensive capabilities and forward-thinking
approach identifies cost and schedule savings to make
each project a fiscal success and produce the results our clients need. At CWE, we pride ourselves on developing
solid PS&Es that are defensible and constructible. Our
staff have extensive experience in the construction
management of civil engineering projects, which gives
them a foundation of sound, realistic engineering
principles and the know-how to understand what project
elements will work best at a given site.

Crane: Centennial Park restroom building
Converse: Civic Center Plaza playground materials
testing, inspections, and geotechnical engineering
CWE: City of San Fernando Regional Park
infiltration design and construction management
4 City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park ISE
Established in 2007, we founded our business with the
belief that good design should solve problems while being affordable. To give our clients the affordable and valueengineered work they deserve, we use innovative design methods to reduce construction costs while maintaining
structural integrity. You will be provided with innovative solutions to today’s building and development challenges, because we work in tandem with our clients and
architectural partners to find responsive design solutions that are cost-effective and time-efficient.

ISE Structural Engineers has successfully worked with
governmental agencies to provide desired services
for On-Call Services, New Civic Buildings, Tenant
Improvements, Foundation Design, Code Updates,
Landscape Structures, and more. ISE greatly enjoys and
desires to help their clients develop new designs and
updates to existing buildings to allow your governmental agencies to better serve the desired needs of the public.

VCL: Montage Park Lighting
VCL
Since our establishment in 2004, Visual Concepts
Lighting, Inc., stands as a leading full-service electrical engineering firm, dedicated to the intricate art of
sustainable lighting design. While our capabilities span the entire spectrum of electrical engineering, we have honed our focus and expertise on outdoor lighting, epitomizing a 'Fusion of Light' that transforms spaces — from high-end residential landscapes to picturesque streetscapes and
dynamic municipal ball fields.

At Visual Concepts Lighting, our design philosophy is
rooted in a seamless journey, guiding clients from lighting concept to construction-ready plans. With a robust
foundation of over 30 years of hands-on electrical field experience and a cumulative 45 years of design prowess, we are committed to delivering designs that align with the true intent of our clients. Our approach aims to eliminate costly change orders, ensuring the successful realization of efficient and effective electrical systems.

ISE: Laselle Sports Park site structures and light poles City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park 5 The MIG Team
MIG is proud to present an experienced and
highly qualified team to provide professional
landscape architecture, architecture,
environmental, and engineering services for
the Baroldi Sycamore Park Project. Our team
members identified in the organizational chart
and staffing table have been selected for their
strong expertise in their fields of work as well
as for their passion for this project. Please
refer to our Design Budget, under separate
submission, for a detailed breakdown of
staff hours by task. Detailed resumes for all
proposed key personnel are included starting
on page 12.

Project Management
With his meticulous attention to detail and
his dedication to longevity, Principal-inCharge/Senior Landscape Architect Oscar Johnson, PLA, CPRS, will allocate adequate
resources to this project and assure that
contractual requirements are met. Oscar will
provide overall project direction, oversight, and
quality control.

Project Manager Holly De La Torre, LEED AP,
CPSI, will oversee the day-to-day work of the
MIG Team, making certain the project’s design
is being developed while pacing the team to
remain on schedule and under budget. Holly
is a landscape designer with over 18 years of
experience, with a special interest in parks
that increase recreational value within the
communities they serve. She has participated
in projects from conceptual design through
construction and knows the importance
of complete and definitive construction
documents and the value of collaboration
throughout the design and construction
process.

MIG

STAFF/ROLE RESPONSIBILITY
Oscar Johnson
Principal-in-Charge,
Landscape Architect
Project Management
Park Design
Holly De La Torre
Project Manager,
Landscape Designer
Project Management
Park Design
Ada Lu, Landscape Designer Park Design
Eric Freeman
Irrigation Designer Park Design
Evan Lanning, Visualizations Park Design
Bob Prasse, CEQA Specialist CEQA
Subconsultants

STAFF/ROLE RESPONSIBILITY
Siva K. Sivathasan, Ph.D., P.E., G.E., QSD,
DGE, F. ASCE, Principal Engineer
Chris Baker, Project Geologist
Geotechnical – Converse
Richard Crane, AIA, Principal
Mark Thomas Blumer, LEED - AP, Project
Architect
Steve Kalthoff, Project Manager
Architecture – Crane
Vik Bapna, PE, ENV SP, CPSWQ, QSD/P, Civil
Engineer Lead
Katie Harrel, PE, ENV SP, QSD, Civil Engineer
Civil Engineering – CWE
Shawn Lothrop, Principal Structural
Engineer
Matthew Espinoza, Senior Project Manager
Greg DeLeon, Project Manager
Structural Engineering – ISE
Ken Perez Sr., President
Ken Perez Jr., Senior Project Manager
MEP – VCL
Team Organization and Project Staffing
We have provided key staff resumes starting on page 12. 6 City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park

MIG SELECT PARKS AND RECREATION PROJECTS

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
& ADMINISTRATION

PARK PLANNING & DESIGN

PUBLIC REALM DESIGN

SPORTS/ATHLETIC FIELDS

ENTRY & PARKING AREAS

EVENT & PERFORMANCE AREAS

ACCESSIBILITY/

UNIVERSAL DESIGN

SUSTAINABILITY/

LOW-IMPACT DESIGN

NATIVE PLANTING

SIGNAGE
CHILDREN’S PLAY ENVIRONMENT

SEATING & PICNIC AREAS

LIGHTING

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Always Dream Park, Fremont, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜
Anaheim Coves Multi-Use Trail, Anaheim, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Anaheim Outdoors Connectivity/Urban Greening, Anaheim, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Angeles National Forest Supervisor’s Office, Arcadia, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Arcadia Gold Line Station Plaza, Arcadia, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Arnold Cypress Park, Cypress, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Burbank Water & Power EcoCampus, Burbank, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Compton Creek Natural Park, Compton, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Desiderio Park, Pasadena, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Dills Park Renovation, Paramount, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Downey Parks Renovations, Downey, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Earvin "Magic" Johnson Park, Willowbrook, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ El Dorado Park at Pacoima Wash, Los Angeles County, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Exposition Park Landscape Master Plan, Los Angeles, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Greenleaf Parkway Parks, Compton, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Hart Park Renovations, West Hollywood, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜
Hing Hay Park, Seattle, WA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜
Johnny Carson Park Revitalization, Burbank, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Lake Forest Serrano Creek and Pittsford Parks, Lake Forest, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Lambert Park Renovation, El Monte, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ LANLT Wishing Tree Park, Carson, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜
Layne Park Revitalization, San Fernando, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Liberty Park Renovation, Cerritos, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Mendez Tribute Monument Park, Westminster, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Monrovia Station Square Transit Village Park, Monrovia, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Ord and Yale Park, Los Angeles, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Pasadena Playhouse Village Park, Pasadena, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Ponderosa Park, Anaheim, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜
Santa Monica Memorial Park Renovation, Santa Monica, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Santee Town Center Community Park, Santee, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Stoneview Nature Center, Culver City, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Veterans Sports Park at Tustin Legacy, Tustin, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Ventura Community Park, Ventura, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Westlake Village Canyon Oaks Park, Westlake Village, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Westlake Village Community Park, Westlake Village, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Westminster 25 Parks Renovations, Westminster, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ West Wilshire Park Athletic Field Improvements, Los Angeles, CA ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair Park, San Antonio, TX ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ ˜ MIG has experience managing complex, multi-objective
parks and public realm infrastructure projects that create a high degree of community support through creative design, dynamic visuals, and powerful metaphors. The tables below provide a summary of MIG’s parks, recreation, community engagement, and outreach experience.

Experience
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PROJECT DETAILS
Firm: MIG
Client: City of Cypress
Location: Cypress, CA
Reference: Nick Mangkalakiri,
City Engineer, City of Cypress,
(714) 229-6729,
[email protected]
Dates: 2022–2025
Team Members Involved:

Oscar Johnson, Holly De
La Torre, Bob Prasse, Eric
Freeman
MIG prepared the master plan and construction documents for complete redesign of this existing 14.55-acre community park. The park includes a centrally located hub of three lighted softball fields. This park serves as the home field for the local, long-time championship girls’ softball league and provides bullpen and batting cage amenities for tournament-level play. A central plaza with a restroom/concession building, large children’s play area, and shaded group and family picnic facilities offer convenient support facilities. A practice ballfield is in the southwest corner of the park. Eight pickleball courts, a full basketball court, volleyball court, and exercise equipment area are in the northeast active corner of the park. For flexible use, an open grass area is adjacent to the group picnic structure. Ample parking is provided for 294 cars. A perimeter walk around the park encourages easy access and ADA compliance.

Arnold Cypress Park
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PROJECT DETAILS
Firm: MIG
Location: Los Angeles County,
CA
Client: LANLT
Reference: Tori Kjer,
Executive Director, LANLT
(310) 909-3891
[email protected]
Dates: 2016–2022
Team Members Involved:

Oscar Johnson
Awards: 2024 Los Angeles
Business Council Award for
Architecture
MIG and the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust (LANLT), in cooperation with the County of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Conservation Corps, and the community, moved forward in the final design process to realize the development of a new

8.45-acre neighborhood park.

The park's design program incorporates the community’s vision for creating a unique recreational, social, safe, and accessible public space that includes play, healthy physical activity, neighborhood connections, energy efficient and sustainable technologies, and educational components. The park also promotes health and well being, and educates the community in regenerative landscape systems and water and energy conservation.

The amenities of the park include: a play area with 2–5- and 5–12-year-old age-appropriate play equipment; concrete plaza; baseball field with bleachers; two futsal courts; a basketball court; open passive turf areas; restroom building with a meeting room; maintenance yard and building; solar security lighting; individual picnic areas; fencing; bollards; benches; picnic tables; barbeques; drinking fountains; shade shelters; arbors; decomposed granite walking/jogging trail; California-friendly planting; and on-site parking.

Wishing Tree Park
City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park 9 Firm: MIG
Location: Lindsay, CA
Client: City of Lindsay
Reference: Joseph Avina, City
Services Manager/Inspector,
Department of City Services &
Planning
(559) 562-7102 ext. 4
[email protected]
Dates: 2020–Ongoing
Team Members Involved:

Oscar Johnson, Holly De La
Torre
MIG is currently developing design and construction documents for this existing park renovation-expansion in Lindsay, CA. This renovation-expansion was made possible through a $3.67-million grant from the California Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant.

The City received valuable input from the community during their grant process and provided a general concept with recommended amenities. MIG utilized this information as the foundation of the final design used for construction drawings.

This 7.8-acre site will feature three new lighted softball/baseball fields with bleacher seating, bullpens, dugouts and safety netting; restroom building; concession/storage building; new shade shelter; 2–5- and 5–12-year-old play area; fitness equipment; a perimeter walking/jogging path; passive turf areas; renovated picnic shelters; parking lot; security lighting and video surveillance; fencing; and trash enclosure, as well as planting and irrigation.

The project will modernize the park facilities, upgrade the existing infrastructure, and add new amenities. The upgraded lighting will be more efficient and decrease energy demand while maintaining public safety. The new landscaping and irrigation system will improve the visual character of the park while improving water conservation.

Olive Bowl / Kaku Park
10 City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park Firm: MIG
Client: City of Bakersfield
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Reference: Darin Budak,
Director Recreation and Parks
City of Bakersfield
(661) 326-3866
[email protected]
Dates:
» Master Plan Phase:
2022–2023
» Current 50% CD Phase:
2025–2026
Team Members Involved:

Oscar Johnson, Holly De La
Torre, Ada Lu
MIG prepared the Master Plan for the major renovation of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Community Park in East Bakersfield, California. The approximately 15-acre park and community center has been re-imagined with a new community center building hosting many programmed facilities including a large gymnasium with full basketball court, spectator seating and cross courts, locker rooms, restrooms, weight room, multi-use banquet room, health/family resource center, multi-use rooms, technology room, bike repair shop, and events plaza. The park offers an amphitheater, basketball courts, multi-use sports courts, shaded picnic areas, gathering pavilion, community garden, children’s play areas, sprayground, water slide and pool complex, a memorial plaza to greet visitors, and ample parking. A second floor will conveniently house the City’s recreation department and park rangers’ office. The master plan process engaged stakeholders, the community, and neighborhood residents and garnered great input reflected in the final plan.

MIG is currently developing “bridge documents” to direct the master plan intent into 50% construction documents to guide contractor design/build implementation of the proposed park improvements.

Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Community Park
City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park 11 Veterans Sports Park at Tustin Legacy
MIG prepared the Master Plan and construction documents for the 31.5-acre Tustin Legacy Park, which is the City of Tustin’s “flagship” community sports park with four soccer fields, three ballfields, four tennis courts, two basketball courts, and eight pickleball courts—all lighted for nighttime use. The park site, which is located on the former Tustin Marine Corps Air Station, required a significant amount of environmental study and remediation for its re-purposed community park use. It also involved a strategic property swap with the adjacent community college district to increase the acreage and provide convenient parking.

Additional improvements include a children’s play environment, splash pad, group picnic pavilion, concession/restroom building, perimeter walking trail with exercise stations, passive open space, and on-site parking for 456 cars. A veterans’ monument is also included in the park improvements to commemorate military personnel and the historical significance of the base. Construction was completed in Fall 2020.

Firm: MIG
Location: Tustin, CA
Client: City of Tustin
Reference:

Chad Clanton, Director of Parks
& Recreation Services
(714) 573-3326
[email protected]
Dates: 2015–2020
Team Members Involved:

Oscar Johnson, Holly De La
Torre
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EDUCATION
» BSLA, California State
Polytechnic University,
Pomona

REGISTRATIONS
» Landscape Architect:

CA #6481

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
» California Parks & Recreation
Society (CPRS)
AWARDS
» SCC ASLA Quality of Life
Merit Award: Anaheim
Coves, 2014
» SCC ASLA Merit Award
in Landscape Art: South
Beach Promenade, 2007
» Los Angeles Business
Council Award for
Architecture: Wishing Tree
Park, 2024
» ASLA Southern California
Honor Award: Mendez
Tribute Monument, 2025
» ASLA Southern California
Merit Award: Wishing Tree
Park, 2025
Oscar Johnson always had a passion for drawing and creating, and he’s been fulfilling it as a landscape architect and project manager for almost three decades.

Oscar started as a landscape designer at MIG. His steady rise to firm principal is the result of his meticulous attention to detail and dedication to unwavering quality and customer service. From multimillion dollar sports facilities to intimate neighborhood parks, Oscar has designed and managed construction for various public and private projects throughout California. He develops cost-effective construction details and design specifications that can be built to last. He is adept in establishing a camaraderie with clients, colleagues, and contractors to shepherd projects from design to ribbon-cutting. Oscar is proactive in reducing risks and applying new technologies and materials to his designs. He describes himself as “a build-a-bettermousetrap type of person,” who takes the Big Picture and fills in the fine lines. While his work has benefited people in many communities, Oscar particularly appreciates providing physical, mental, and emotional stimulation to children with disabilities through his work—facilitating their interaction with nature and with others.

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
» Wishing Tree Park, West Carson, CA
» Tustin Legacy Veterans Sports Park, Tustin, CA
» Arnold Cypress Park, Cypress, CA
» Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Community Park, Bakersfield, CA » Mendez Tribute Monument Park, Westminster, CA
» Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan, Westminster, CA » 25 Westminster Parks Renovations, Westminster, CA
» Anaheim Coves Phases 1 and 2, Anaheim, CA
» Deer Canyon Park Preserve, Anaheim, CA
» Huntington Beach Pier Plaza and South Beach Renovation, Huntington Beach, CA » Ponderosa Park, Anaheim, CA
» Downey Four Parks Improvements, Downey, CA
» Big League Dreams, Las Vegas, NV
» Compton Creek Nature Park, Compton, CA
» Dills Park Renovation/Expansion, Paramount, CA
» Firestone Boulevard, Downey, CA
» Fullerton Parks Renovation – Adlena, Byerrum, and Valencia, Manteca, CA » Grace Park, Long Beach, CA

PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE
Oscar Johnson, PLA, CPRS
Team Resumes
City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park 13

EDUCATION
» BS, Landscape Architecture,
California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona

REGISTRATIONS
» LEED Accredited
Professional
» Certified Playground
Safety Inspector,
National Recreation and Park
Association
Holly De La Torre’s wide interests in landscape architecture, coupled with the breadth of projects she has worked on for over 18 years with MIG, has led her to be a strong member of the design team. She has participated in projects from conceptual design through construction and knows the importance of complete and definitive construction documents and the value of collaboration through the design and construction process.

Holly’s interest in improving the larger environment and quality of life has been demonstrated in her successful design of streetscapes, parkways, campuses, multigenerational parks, sports fields, play environments, and most recently dog parks, where the owner’s interaction and comfort are as important as the canine activity design. She has also successfully participated in public outreach, recreation facility assessments, and park and recreation master plans.

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
» Arnold Cypress Park, Cypress, CA
» Olive Bowl/Kaku Park, Lindsay, CA
» Anaheim Coves, Anaheim, CA
» Compton Creek Natural Park, Compton, CA
» Pico Park, Pico Rivera, CA
» Cerritos Park East, Cerritos, CA
» Santee Towncenter Park, Santee, CA
» Mesa Marin Sports Park, Bakersfield, CA
» Perris Valley, Big League Dreams Sports Park,
Riverside County, CA
» Big League Dreams Sports Park, Manteca, CA
» Ever Sports Park, Templeton, CA
» Fresno Figarden Baseball Complex, Fresno, CA
» Dick Clark Dog Park Concept Plan, Burbank, CA
» Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District Master Plan, Tehachapi Valley, CA » Parks Master Plan, Santa Ana, CA
» Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan, Westminster CA
» Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Master Plan, Bakersfield, CA

PROJECT MANAGER / LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
Holly De La Torre, LEED AP, CPSI
14 City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park

EDUCATION
» Master of Landscape
Architecture + Urbanism,
School of Architecture,
University of Southern
California, Los Angeles
» Master of Planning and
Urban Design, Beiing
Forestry University, Beijing,
China
» BS, Landscape Architecture,
Huazhong Agricultural
University, Wuhan, China
Ada Lu is an award-winning landscape designer who is dedicated to balancing people and nature through her work. Her experience and education in the U.S. and China provide unique insights in creating landscapes for a broad range of projects from parks to housing to transportation. Ada views the combination of nature and art in landscape design as a way to infuse beauty into the social fabric. With over 10 years of experience, she brings creativity and critical thinking to each collaborative design effort.

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
» Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Community Park, Bakersfield, CA » Bakersfield Recreation and Park Master Plan, Bakersfield, CA » Pico Rivera Major Corridors Median and Parkway Beautification, Pico Rivers, CA » Pico Rivera Rosemead Boulevard Median Beautification, Pico Rivera, CA » LACDPW Headquarters Landscape Master Plan, Los Angeles, CA » Oxnard Campus Park Design, Oxnard, CA
» Palmdale Regional Recreation Complex, Palmdale, CA
» City of Orange New Park, Orange, CA
» Hermosa Beach Climate Change Adaptation & Resiliency Measures, Hermosa Beach, CA
» LA County Parks Needs Assessment, LA County, CA
» City of Hope Campus Landscape Master Plan, Duarte, CA » Fig+Pico Convention Center Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
» Lost Hills Bridge & Streetscape, Lost Hills, CA

PROJECT ASSOCIATE
Ada Lu
City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park 15 Bob Prasse has extensive knowledge and expertise in urban planning and environmental analyses. A college class on the economics of environment peaked Bob’s interest in the factors affecting the built environment, which led to over a 35-year career working with public agencies and developers throughout Southern California. With his analysis, communications, and writing skills, Bob helps clients anticipate and adjust to changing conditions while still meeting project goals related to general and specific plans, zoning ordinances, development reviews, and entitlement services. In addition, he has managed, prepared, and processed CEQA and NEPA documentation for a wide range of planning projects, including large-scale mixed-use communities, public facilities, general plans, retail centers, and warehouse/logistics complexes.

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
» Eastern Municipal Water District Potable Water Well 204 IS/MND, Perris, CA » The Preserve Water Facility, Chino, CA
» Atlantic Boulevard Improvement Project ND, Commerce, CA » Clean Water Factory EIS/EIR, San Bernardino, CA
» Pine Ave. Connector Environmental Assessment and CALTRANS Project Report, Chino, CA
» The Preserve Sewer Main EA/MND, Chino, CA
» Taft Solar Energy Generation and Storage Project IS/MND, Taft, CA » Condor Battery Energy Storage Facility Project IS/MND, Grand Terrace, CA » Memorial Park Modernization IS/MND, Upland, CA
» Indio Central Park and Public Safety Complex IS/MND, Indio, CA » High School #10 EIR, Chaffey Joint Union High School District, Ontario, CA » The Preserve Specific Plan and EIR, Chino, CA
» Duke Realty Logistics Warehouse EIR, Redlands area of San Bernardino County, CA » Covina Town Center Specific Plan EIR, Covina, CA
» Smoky Hollow Specific Plan EIR, El Segundo, CA
» Positive Investment, 66 Lot TTM IS/MND and MSHCP Consistency, Moreno Valley, CA
» California Recycler Plastics-to-Fuel Conversion Plant IS/MND, Grand Terrace, CA » Inland Center Dr. Warehouse IS/MND and Regulatory Permitting, San Bernardino, CA

CEQA LEAD / DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Bob Prasse

EDUCATION
» MURP, University of
Southern California
» BA, Public Affairs/Urban
Planning, University of
Southern California
16 City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park

EDUCATION
» BS, Landscape Architecture,
California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona

REGISTRATIONS
» Licensed Landscape
Architect: CA # 6245,
NV #1054
From the walnut groves and hills of his hometown to the landscapes he’s created for over two decades, Eric Freeman has used his imagination to turn ideas into places for people to explore and enjoy. His strong family ties and military service have instilled dedication and discipline, evident in his thoughtful approach to project management and meticulous attention to detail and design quality. His career course was set after reading a description of the landscape architecture profession—combining creativity, connection to the outdoors, and people’s experience of place and space. Even with the experience and expertise he has cultivated, Eric is enthusiastic about learning and mastering new skills and approaches. His greatest satisfaction comes from seeing his work come to life as people repeatedly use and engage with his finished product. Regardless of size, site, or situation, he strives to exceed expectations and leave a positive impression.

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
» Arnold Cypress Park, Cypress, CA
» Hawthorne Suites by Wyndham, Duarte, CA
» Euclid Downtown Ontario, Mixed-Use Apartment Project, Ontario, CA » Rocky Trail Road, Diamond Bar, CA
» I-15 Express Lanes, Corona, CA*
» I-15 Express Lanes Flyover Connector, Corona, CA*
» Temecula, I-15/SR79 Temecula Parkway, Temecula, CA*
» Eastvale, I15 / Limonite, Eastvale, CA*
» Cherry Beaumont, Beaumont, CA*
» Chino Villas, Chino, CA*
» Foothill Median, Irwindale, CA*
» Los Alamitos Apartments, Los Alamitos, CA*
» Project Cougar, Beaumont, CA*
» Chino Villas, Chino, CA*
» Foothill Median, Irwindale, CA*
* Project completed prior to joining MIG

IRRIGATION SPECIALIST
Eric Freeman, PLA
City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park 17

EDUCATION
» MLA, Kansas State University

CERTIFICATIONS
» FAA Remote Pilot
Certification, 2021
AWARDS
» Downtown Excellence
Award for Best Places:

Durango Downtown’s
Next Step, Downtown
Colorado Inc., 2024
» Excellence Award:

SA Tomorrow Regional
Centers Planning,
International Downtown
Association, 2021
Evan Lanning brings with him a range of experience in the planning and design of natural and built environments. His expertise includes community planning and design, parks, pop-up parks and plazas, and complete streets. Evan is motivated by the power of well-designed public space and its ability to shape society for the better. He pushes for all individuals to benefit from this effect, striving towards a more equitable future.

Evan’s design and planning processes pull from his solid understanding in social and environmental systems paired with a wealth of knowledge in software and technology. In doing so, he adapts to unique design dilemmas and produces innovative results. What motivates Evan everyday is the opportunity to address unique challenges within communities and recognizing them as places with unique stories, memories, and identity.

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
» San Marcos Downtown Plan, San Marcos, TX
» Downtown Boulder Vision Plan, Boulder, CO
» Downtown Greensboro 2030 Plan, Greensboro, NC
» Downtown KC 2030 Vision Plan, Kansas City, MO
» Denver Upper Downtown Plan, Denver, CO
» Main Avenue Streetscape Design, Durango, CO
» Heart of Golden Plan, Golden, CO
» Downtown Design Plan, Alamosa, CO
» Fort Collins City Plan, Fort Collins, CO
» 30th and Colorado Underpasses, Boulder, CO
» Regional Transportation District—Theatre District Convention Center Station, Denver, CO
» San Antonio VIA Transportation Master Plan, San Antonio, TX » Helena Multimodal Transportation Study, Helena, MT
» Charlotte Center City 2020 Vision Plan, Charlotte, NC » Denver Neighborhood Planning Initiative—Far Northeast Neighborhoods, Denver, CO
» New Castle County Reality Check and Planning Game, New Castle County, DE » SA Tomorrow Sub Area Plans—Phases 1 and 2, San Antonio, TX » Ken Pratt Boulevard Widening, Longmont, CO

VISUALIZATIONS / URBAN PLANNER
Evan Lanning, TBD
18 City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park Dr. Siva Sivathasan is a registered civil and geotechnical engineer in California, with 31 years of geotechnical and construction experience. He is skilled at analyzing complex geotechnical problems and preparing comprehensive
reports with detailed recommendations. He has extensive knowledge of construction projects from managing
geotechnical observation and testing, special inspection and material testing, and Caltrans source inspection
services. Dr. Sivathasan provides source inspection for major transportation projects in Southern California and is a subject matter expert for the California Board of
Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists for geotechnical engineering exam development.

EDUCATION
» PhD, Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis, 2002 » MS, Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis, 1997 » BS, Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 1994

REGISTRATIONS
» California, Civil Engineer No. 63185
» California, Geotechnical Engineer No. 2708
» Diplomate in Geotechnical Engineering No. 1169
» CFR 1910.120 OSHA 8-Hour Refresher Training
» CFR 1910.120 OSHA 40-Hour Training
» Nuclear Soil Density Gauge Certification

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
» East Wilmington Greenbelt Community Center Sites 1 and 2, Los Angeles, CA
» Del Amo Neighborhood Park Project, Torrance, CA
» Marshall Community Park Project, San Gabriel, CA
» Improvement to Robinson Park, Pasadena, CA
» Veterans Park, Pomona, CA
Chris Baker has nine years of experience providing
geotechnical services. He performs field investigations and explorations for the purpose of developing soil
characterization for future construction projects and
investigations for fault rupture hazards, slope stability analysis, and general geotechnical engineering. Additionally, he develops project proposals and budgets for contracting, as well as following the approved contract budgets through the investigations.

EDUCATION
» BS, Geology, California State University, Bakersfield, 2015

REGISTRATIONS
» California, Professional Geologist, #10200

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
» Stantec/County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Stormwater Capture Parks Program, Various Locations,
Los Angeles County, CA
» MIG/City of Carlsbad Pickleball Courts, Carlsbad, CA
» Intake/Diversion Design (Area 2) Project, Arroyo Seco Canyon, Pasadena, CA
» Walsh Construction Company II, LLC - Las Virgenes –
Triunfo JPA, Pure Water Project, Agoura Hills, CA
» Geotechnical Desktop Study Report for Geologic Hazard Assessment and Geotechnical Investigation,
Santa Clarita, CA
» Newhall Zone 1 – 3 MG Prestressed Concrete Tank Project, Santa Clarita, CA
» Faircourt Lane Improvement Project Pavement Study Letter Report, Glendale, CA
» Princessa Crossroads Development Project Geotechnical Peer Review, Santa Clarita, CA
» Additional Valley Outfall Relief Sewer (AVORS) and East Valley Interceptor Sewer (EVIS) Gates Replacement, Van
Nuys, CA
» Advanced Water Purification Facility Progressive DesignBuild Procurement, Agoura Hills, CA PRINCIPAL ENGINEER | CONVERSE
Dr. Siva Sivathasan, PHD, PE, GE Chris Baker
PROJECT GEOLOGIST | CONVERSE
City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park 19 Following his graduation from U.C. Berkeley, Mark
Blumer entered the employment of Belair-Crane Design
Group, where he was responsible for design work and
construction document preparation.

Mr. Blumer has been with the firm of Crane Architectural Group since its inception. There, his duties have
encompassed the spectrum of architectural practice,
bringing projects from initial design to the final
construction document phase. These projects have
ranged from single- and multi-family residential projects to commercial, governmental, and religious projects, as well as historic preservation projects.

EDUCATION
» BA, with a major in Architecture, University of California at Berkeley

REGISTRATIONS
» Registered Architect, State of California
» LEED Accredited Professional (AP)

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
» Hope International University Student Center Gynasium, Fullerton, CA
» Big League Dreams Sports Parks, Manteca, CA; Chino
Hills, CA; and Redding, CA
» Downey Skate Park Tennis Center Facility, Downey, CA
» Alicia Skate Park Concession Restroom & Storage
Facility, Laguna Niguel, CA
» Peppertree & Magnolia Park Restroom & Shade
Structure, City of Tustin, Bellis Park Shade Structure, City of Buena Park
After graduating from Cal Poly Pomona′s Architecture
Program, Richard Crane worked with Thomas Maurer AIA
& Associates. Promoted, in turn, to Project Manager, to Design Administrator, and finally to Vice President, Mr.

Crane was responsible for all phases of process, including programming, budgeting, planning, design, construction
document preparation, contract administration, and
general office management. When Mr. Crane left Thomas
Maurer, he joined Belair-Crane Design Group as principal partner. He remained in that position for four years, and was again responsible for all phases of architectural
process.

Today Mr. Crane is the principal of Crane Architectural Group, where he provides architectural services for
projects ranging from private developments to civic
structures designed for public use.

EDUCATION
» Bachelor of Architecture, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California
» Associate of Arts in Business Management, Cerritos
College, Norwalk, California

REGISTRATIONS
» Registered Architect; State of California No. 21132; State of Texas No. 18270; State of Nevada No. 4964; State of
Arizona No. 42293; State of Washington No. 8712
» National Council of Architectural Registration Board; NCARB #40467

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
» Westlake Village Community Park, Westlake, CA
» Arnold Cypress Park, Cypress, CA
» Big League Dreams Sports Parks: Monteca, Chino Hills, and Redding, CA
» Fullerton Sports Complex, Fullerton, CA
» Peppertree and Magnolia Park Restroom and Shade
Structure, Tustin, CA
PRINCIPAL | CRANE
Richard Crane, AIA Mark Thomas Blumer, LEED - AP
PROJECT ARCHITECT | CRANE
20 City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park After graduating from Cal Poly Pomona's Architecture
Program, Steve Kalthoff entered the employment of
Crane Architectural Group. His duties have included the entire range of architectural practice, but especially the construction document phase. He has vast experience
working with city personnel, construction teams, and
regulatory agencies.

He has worked on many types of projects, including park and recreation, commercial and industrial, and custom
residential projects.

EDUCATION
» Bachelor of Architecture, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California

REGISTRATIONS
» Registered Architect, State of California

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
» Fullerton Sports Complex, Fullerton, CA
» Big League Dreams Sports Parks, Chino Hills, CA;
Redding, CA; and League City, TX
» Peterson Park Restroom, Sun City, CA
» Sleepy Hollow Community Center/Restroom, Chino
Hills, CA
» Belvedere Park Snack Bar, Sun City, CA
PROJECT MANAGER | CRANE
Steve Kalthoff
Vik Bapna is an award-winning civil engineer with
34 years of experience in the planning, design,
and construction of more than $1 billion worth of
civil engineering projects, ranging from single-lot
developments to regional stormwater BMP projects with
multiple stakeholders. He has considerable experience in watershed management master planning and developing
multi-use water resources projects. Vik has managed the completion of several high-profile watershed master plans for the Los Angeles River, Dominguez Channel, and Sun
Valley Watersheds, and was responsible for developing
the first urban watershed plan — Sun Valley Park Water
Quality and Groundwater Recharge project, which
directed stormwater into the ground to recharge instead of allowing it to drain to the ocean. Many of his multi-use BMP projects have incorporated enhancement of water
quality, flood control protection, groundwater recharge, environmental compliance, recreational enhancements,
wildlife habitat preservation, and cost-effectiveness.

EDUCATION
» BS, Civil Engineering, New Jersey Institute of
Technology

REGISTRATIONS
» Civil Engineer, CA, 52060
» Envision Sustainability Professional, 18196
» Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality, 543
» Qualified SWPPP Developer/Practitioner, 368

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
» Parks and Open Space Master Plan, City of El Monte, CA » Wingate Park Regional EWMP Project, City of Covina, CA » Beach Cities Green Streets, City of Torrance, CA
» Department of Public Works Compton Creek Bikeway
Design and Construction, Los Angeles County, CA
» Barnes Park Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture, City of Baldwin Park, CA
» Burton Way Median Green Street, City of Beverly Hills, CA CIVIL ENGINEER LEAD | CWE
Vik Bapna, PE, ENV SP, CPSWQ, QSD/P
City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park 21 As CEO, Co-Owner, Principal, and Structural Engineer of Record on many ISE projects, Shawn Lothrop plays an
integral role in developing and maintaining the company’s presence as a trusted industry trade partner. He has
over 20 years of successful structural design experience.

He has designed with most material types including
sustainable LEED-rated products and is a respected
expert in the industry. Shawn is an expert in true “value engineering,” and having the foresight to detect potential construction conflicts ahead of time has given our clients a greater sense of confidence in our services. Shawn’s
broad project experience includes educational buildings, hospitality, civic buildings, parking structures, multifamily, foundation/building retrofit, and more.

EDUCATION
» B.S., Civil Engineering with Structural Emphasis, Cal State Long Beach

REGISTRATIONS
» CA Licensed Professional Structural Engineer, License #S5627
» CA Licensed Professional Civil Engineer, License
#C66069

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
» Desert Hot Springs City Hall and Council Chambers
Structural PIC, Desert Hot Springs, CA
» Apple Valley Public Works Facility Structural PIC, Apple Valley, CA
» City of Riverside - Hunt Park Community Center Structural PIC, Riverside, CA
» City of Redlands Data Center Structural PIC, Redlands, CA » Pullman Lofts Structural PIC, Santa Rosa, CA
» The Grove Senior Housing Structural PIC, Vista, CA
PRINCIPAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER | ISE
Shawn Lothrop, PE, SE
Katie Harrel is a talented engineer with 13 years of
experience in the management, feasibility assessment,
and design of award-winning BMP projects. She
effectively coordinates with clients, permittees,
subconsultants, and project staff to ensure project
completion on strict budgets and deadlines. Her duties
have included developing master planning concepts,
designing urban runoff treatment and control facilities, preparing pollution prevention assessments and
reports, performing stormwater compliance inspections,
performing water quality monitoring, conducting
hydrology and hydraulic studies, modeling hydrology and hydraulic conditions, conducting utility research, traffic control planning, and obtaining required permitting. She has extensive experience assisting public agencies with complex grant applications as high as $17 million.

EDUCATION
» MS, Civil Engineering, California State University, Long Beach
» BS, Civil Engineering, California State University, Long Beach

REGISTRATIONS
» Civil Engineer, CA, 85752
» Civil Engineer, UT, 11267633-2202
» Envision Sustainability Professional Credential, 23336 » Qualified SWPPP Developer, C85752

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
» Regional Park Infiltration, City of San Fernando, CA, » King Street Urban Greening Project, City of Santa Ana, CA » Wingate Park Regional EWMP Project, City of Covina, CA » University Park Rain Gardens Design-Build, City of Los Angeles, CA
» Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation Earvin Magic Johnson Park Hydrology Study, Los
Angeles, CA
» Los Amigos Park Stormwater Harvesting and Direct Use
Demonstration, City of Santa Monica, CA
CIVIL ENGINEER | CWE
Katie Harrel, PE, ENV SP, QSD
22 City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park Matthew Espinoza has been lead engineer for steel
modular custom residential design, among other project
types, such as civic and medical. He is able to work with the architects to develop innovative structural solutions to reach architectural goals to create beautiful homes
and spaces. He has managed projects from the initial
design through construction administration. He is able to communicate with the design team and explain structural concepts to all members of the architectural design
team. Matthew has 10 years of experience working at
ISE Structural Engineers, and continues to expand his
knowledge and experience every year.

EDUCATION
» B.S., Civil Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

REGISTRATIONS
» CA Licensed Professional Civil Engineer,
License #: C97343

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
» Temecula Health Care Center, Temecula, CA
» Martis Camp, Truckee, CA
» Ocean Hills Phase I and II, Oceanside, CA
» Lakeside Behavorial Health, Lakeside, CA
» Alante Residential, Rancho Bernardo, CA
» Palmdale Assisted Living, Palmdale, CA
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER | ISE
Matthew Espinoza, PE,
Greg DeLeon has been with ISE since 2016, working in
every material and on several different project types. Greg excels in structural analysis and design, contributing to numerous successful projects. Greg has managed many
modular and site-built residential projects and assisted on numerous park renovation projects, tenant improvements, hospital, and schools. Greg has 10 years of experience
working at ISE Structural Engineers, and has recently
moved into the Project Manager position. Greg’s wealth
of design skills will fuel his ability to advance projects, identify issues, and provide detail-oriented service.

EDUCATION
» B.S., Civil Engineering, California State University
Fullerton

REGISTRATIONS
» CA Licensed Professional Civil Engineer,
License #: C97403

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
» Hodgson Hosterman Residence, Crested Butte, CO
» Harrison Ave Residence, Redwood City, CA
» Martis Camp Residence, Truckee, CA
» Olive Park Apartments, Oceanside, CA
» Alante Residential, Rancho Bernardo, CA
» Palmdale Assisted Living, Palmdale, CA
PROJECT MANAGER | ISE
Greg DeLeon, PE,
City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park 23 Kenny Perez Jr. boasts 18 years of expertise in designing and managing diverse projects. His commitment to staying current with sustainable lighting technology is evident in authored ordinances for Rancho Sante Fe Association
and Roripaugh Ranch in Temecula, CA. As VCL's Title-24
expert, he remains at the forefront of outdoor lighting measures, actively engaging with industry trends through the Illumination Engineering Society of North America.

TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS
» Lighting applications certification (AGI-32), Lighting Analyst
» Lighting Fundamentals certification, Illumination
Engineering Society of North America
» AutoCad Certification. Virtual Design & Construction
Institute
» Project Management, UC San Diego
» Ongoing classes in lighting fundamental, applications, Title-24 and UBC, NEC, and CEC
» CALCTP Certified Employer

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
» IESNA-Illuminating Engineering Society of North
America
» BIA – San Diego/Southern California

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
» Sommers Bend Sports Park, Temecula, CA
» 41st Park, San Diego, CA
» Citrus Trails Community Park, Loma Linda, CA
» Fosia Park, Carson, CA
» Harvest Park, Valley Center, CA
» 36601 Summer Dain Lane Park, Wildomar, CA
» Alley Grove Promenade Park, Tustin, CA
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER | VCL
Kenny Perez, Jr.

VCL's President Ken Perez Sr. has been in the electrical field for more than 40 years with experience in both
construction and electrical engineering design. For the last 20 years, he has been working on the engineering
side of the industry with an emphasis in lighting design.

His actual field experience has given him a tremendous
edge over his competition in that he knows firsthand
how an electrical system is installed, which he is then able to more clearly translate to the design documents.

This approach has enabled him to keep costly change
orders down to a minimum for his client’s benefit. He has continued his knowledge in lighting fundamentals and
electrical engineering by staying active with ongoing
classes in his field of expertise. These classes include Lighting Fundamentals through the IESNA and Statesponsored classes for Energy Conservation Measures.

Ken serves as Vice President of the IES in San Diego.

TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS
» Lighting applications certification (AGI-32), Lighting Analyst
» Lighting Fundamentals certification, Illumination
Engineering Society of North America
» UCSD-1998, HVAC, DDC Controls Certification
» Mesa College-1978, National Electrical Code
» Ongoing classes in lighting fundamental, applications, Title-24 and UBC, NEC, and CEC

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
» IES-Illumination Engineering Society – Past Vice
President for over 5 years

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
» Hollandia Park, San Macros, CA
» Sunset Park, San Marcos, CA
» SDSU Mission Valley River Park, San Diego, CA
» Montage Park – Chula Vista, CA
» Clay Neighborhood Park, San Diego, CA
» Sunset Park, San Marcos, CA
» Skyline Hills Community Park, San Diego, CA
SENIOR ENGINEER | VCL
Ken Perez Sr.
24 City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park Overall Understanding & Design Approach
The MIG Team understands that the Baroldi Sycamore
Park Expansion represents a unique opportunity to nearly double the size of a well-loved neighborhood park and
seamlessly integrate the newly acquired parcel into
the existing park fabric. The City’s intent is to create a cohesive, passive-use park expansion that complements
the character, materials, and layout of the existing park, while selectively upgrading existing park amenities to
support a unified park experience.

Our approach is grounded in a robust public process,
with a minimum of two in-person community workshops,
stakeholder meetings including Commission and
City Council presentations, online surveys, and other
engagement methods so that the expanded park reflects
community priorities. MIG will assume a baseline program of passive park amenities including landscape, irrigation, hardscape, furnishings, shade structures, signage,
fencing, play elements, and a new restroom facility with a minimum of two single-user stalls, while remaining flexible to refine the program based on community input. Any
higher-intensity or specialty amenities identified through outreach (e.g., splash pads) will be addressed through
contract amendments, consistent with the City’s RFI
responses.

Project Understanding and Management Approach
The project also includes evaluation of the existing
residence on the acquired parcel. MIG will assess the
structure’s feasibility for renovation and repurpose for community use or recommend demolition. If demolition is recommended, MIG will incorporate hazardous materials
testing and remediation into the plans and specifications as part of the construction phase. If repurposing is
selected, our scope includes a base fee for concept
development. Our team will coordinate a full ALTA/
NSPS boundary survey, potholing and utility locating,
arborist reporting, and preparation of a Water Quality
Management Plan, as required.

Project Management Philosophy & Cost Control
MIG’s management philosophy is centered on proactive
coordination, clear communication, and disciplined scope and budget management. We recognize the approved
design budget of approximately $190,000 and the
tentative construction budget of $1.75 million (inclusive of soft costs), and we will align design decisions and
alternatives with these fiscal parameters. Our proposed scope and fee can be negotiated as needed to achieve
the project goals. Cost estimating will be prepared at
each formal submittal milestone to support City decisionmaking and budget alignment.

City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park 25 We will coordinate closely with City staff, Public Works, Recreation and Community Services, utility providers,
and the City’s Construction Management (CM) firm, which will provide constructability reviews at the 60% and 90% design stages. MIG will incorporate CM comments and
coordinate all disciplines so that the final PS&E package is buildable, cost-effective, and aligned with City standards, including the Greenbook and City specifications.

Schedule Development & Management
At project initiation, MIG will prepare a detailed project schedule identifying tasks, milestones, deliverables, and review periods for each phase of work from outreach and concept development through master planning and PS&E.

The schedule will be updated regularly in coordination
with City staff to reflect outreach timing, agency reviews, and City Council and Commission meeting calendars. Our
Project Manager will actively monitor progress, anticipate potential schedule impacts, and recommend adjustments
as needed to maintain momentum and meet the City’s
target delivery timeframe.

Coordination with Public Works and City
Departments
MIG has extensive experience delivering municipal park
projects and understands the importance of early and
continuous coordination with Public Works and other City departments. Our team will incorporate City of Cypress
standards, Greenbook specifications, water-efficiency
ordinances, and utility coordination requirements
into the design. We will proactively engage City
reviewers to address comments efficiently and maintain
continuity through the plan check process, helping to
minimize redesign and avoid delays during bidding and
construction.

Quality Control / Quality Assurance
MIG maintains a rigorous in-house Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) program to deliver coordinated,
complete, and buildable documents. Our QC process
includes interdisciplinary reviews of grading, drainage, utilities, irrigation, lighting, fencing, site amenities, play areas, restroom facilities, accessibility, and specifications at each design milestone. Prior to final PS&E submittal, a senior reviewer not previously involved in day-to-day production will conduct a “fresh eyes” review to identify potential gaps, conflicts, or ambiguities that could lead to RFIs or change orders during construction.

Unique Qualifications for This Project
MIG brings several unique qualifications directly applicable to the Baroldi Sycamore Park Expansion:
» Public Outreach Expertise: MIG is nationally recognized for community engagement and facilitation, maintaining
meaningful and inclusive participation throughout the
planning and design process.
» Visualization Studio: Our in-house visualization team will produce a minimum of five (5) 3D color renderings and
one video fly-through to support public communication
and City presentations, including key sightlines from
within the park and adjacent properties.
» Environmental Planning: MIG’s in-house environmental
staff can support CEQA documentation (ND/MND) and
associated technical studies, noticing, and mitigation
monitoring as an optional task.
» Play & Safety Expertise: MIG staff includes Certified Playground Safety Inspectors (CPSI) to confirm safe,
compliant, and inclusive play environments.
» Experienced Lighting Designers: Our team will address specialized and precise lighting needs throughout the
park while being sensitive to the adjacent residents.

Family-Friendly & Intergenerational Design
MIG’s design approach emphasizes creating welcoming,
family-friendly park environments that balance passive
recreation, comfort, and opportunities for intergenerational use. For Baroldi Sycamore Park, this includes thoughtfully locating play areas near family gathering spaces,
providing accessible paths and seating, locating restrooms conveniently near active areas, and creating shaded,
passive-use areas that support everyday neighborhood
use. By blending the expanded park seamlessly with
the existing park, MIG will help create a cohesive park environment that serves children, families, seniors, and the broader Cypress community.
26 City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park Scope of Work
It is MIG’s intent to produce a final work product that meets the objectives of the City of Cypress in terms of staff participation, resource efficiency, design quality, innovation, public safety and comfort, budget control, and completion schedules. To achieve this goal, adjustments to the follow scope of work can be made.

PHASE I: PROJECT INITIATION AND SITE

ASSESSMENT
Task 1.1 Attend a project initiation meeting with City staff to confirm project goals, schedule, and communication
protocols.

Task 1.2 Conduct site visit and field reconnaissance with City staff to document existing conditions and confirm
opportunities and constraints of site.

Task 1.3 Perform site boundary survey and produce
base topographic plan. Collect all pertinent data and
information from the City regarding the existing site
improvements, City provided as-builts, utilities, drainage, soils, environmental factors, design standards, input from City staff, past community input, and any other information that may affect preparation of the Conceptual Site Plans and Construction Documents.

Task 1.4 Coordinate with City departments and relevant
agencies to understand regulatory requirements and
potential design limitations.

Phase 1 Meetings
» Project Initiation
» Site Visit
Phase 1 Deliverables
» Alta/NSPS Boundary and Topographic Plan
» Existing Conditions Summary
City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park 27 PHASE II: COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND CONCEPT

DEVELOPMENT
Task 2.1 Facilitate two (2) in-person public outreach
community workshops, three (3) stakeholder meetings
(two Commission meetings and one City Council meeting), and one (1) online survey to collect input on desired park uses and features. MIG will provide printed outreach
materials and will manage the online survey platform.

City will provide distribution of mailers/notices; MIG will prepare notices per City RFI.

Task 2.2 Based on the community input, site review, staff input, and gathered information, MIG will develop three (3) Conceptual Site Plans for the park that will blend the new park space with the existing park. The concepts will include all elements and amenities as described in the RFP, but not be limited to: passive recreation areas, ADA-compliant prefabricated restroom building, parking lot with required ADA-compliant spaces and access, and hardscape,
landscaping, irrigation, and lighting throughout the park.

Task 2.3 Prepare recommendations memo regarding the
existing home on site, new parking, and new restroom
building. If preservation of the existing residence is
determined, the MIG team will provide two (2) conceptuallevel floor plan options and exterior elevation concepts for a repurposed use of the existing residence.

Task 2.4 Present three (3) Conceptual Site Plans to
City staff, the Recreation and Community Services
Commission, and the City Council for review for feedback and direction to inform the preferred Site Concept Plan.

Task 2.5 Based on City staff input and comments on the
Conceptual Site Plans, refine the concepts into a single preferred Conceptual Site Plan with preliminary opinion of probable cost (OPC) for approval.

Phase 2 Meetings
» 2 Community Outreach Meetings
» 3 Stakeholder Meetings
» Present three (3) Conceptual Site Plans
Phase 2 Deliverables
» Online Survey Results
» Conceptual Site Plans (3)
» Two (2) concepts for residence
» Recommendations Memo
» Preferred Conceptual Site Plan with OPC
PHASE III: MASTER PLANNING
Task 3.1 Prepare a detailed park master plan based on
the approved preferred Conceptual Site Plan, including
layout, amenities, grading, hardscape, landscape,
irrigation, and sustainable design features.

Task 3.2 Incorporate green infrastructure and water
quality measures into the design.

Task 3.3 Develop a phasing plan for park improvements,
updated OPC, and implementation strategies.

Task 3.4 Present final Master Plan to City staff, the
Recreation Community Services Commission, and the City
Council for final approval.

Task 3.5 To better communicate the proposed park
elements and site lines of the final concept site plan, a series of static and dynamic visualization tools will be employed for this project. This begins with a detailed
digital model that will become the foundation for
concept plan refinement. From that model, various
views and angles can be explored to illustrate important considerations for proposed park elements. Those views
28 City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park will then be enhanced, using post-processing techniques in supporting software platforms to better articulate the feeling and character of those spaces. Lastly, a fly-through animation will be produced to tell the complete story of the design of the park.
a. Detailed Digital Model
A detailed digital model, built in SketchUp, will be the foundation for all the rendering tasks. Differing styles and model elements can be used at different stages
of the process to align the graphic representation
of the concept plan with commensurate level of
refinement. Key considerations for the functionality of the model will be based on the ability to interchange
various proposed park elements with ease.
b. 3D Renderings and Photo Simulations
Building from the digital model, a wide range of
vantage points can be selected to illustrate the
various aspects of the proposed park elements.

Once key views, which best articulate the overall
vision or highlight specific design elements, are
selected, additional detail and refinement will be
made in both SketchUp and supporting software
platforms.

The digital model base can then be paired with
photographs taken from the site to provide ‘before
and after’ scenarios from which the view can
highlight proposed user experiences.
c. Fly-Through Animation
Animation within the fly-through will be implemented
to better communicate the final look and feel of the
park design. A lower-quality draft animation will
first be produced to assure that the story has been
achieved, prior to completing the final animation.

Phase 3 Meetings
» Present final Master Plan
Phase 3 Deliverables
» Park Master Plan
» Phasing Plan and Strategies, Updated OPC
» 3D Color Renderings (5 renderings)
» One (1) Video Fly-Through
PHASE IV: FINAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

DOCUMENTS
Based on the City approved site and architectural
conceptual development plans and opinion of probable
cost, MIG will prepare construction drawings and technical specifications for the proposed improvements in sufficient detail for the City to approve and for contractor bidding.

MIG will hold virtual bi-weekly coordination meetings with City staff during active design and PS&E phases. MIG
will coordinate with geotechnical, environmental, and
utility consultants as well as with existing utility providers (Golden State Water, Southern California Gas, Southern
California Edison, etc.).

Task 4.1 Perform geotechnical soils testing and produce report with test results and recommendations for
building footings, light pole footings, and concrete slab and pavement sections. Perform lead-based paint and
asbestos survey associated with demolition of the existing residence. Review construction plans and/or specifications as available to identify potential asbestos-containing
materials. Accessible interior and exterior areas will be sampled for the presence of asbestos (up to 111 bulk
samples). Provide survey report with recommendations for demolition-handling in construction documents.

Task 4.2 Develop technical specifications for 60%,
90%, and 100% construction document submittals.

Specifications will be coordinated with City of Cypress Brown Book specifications and Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction “Greenbook.”
Task 4.3 Preparation of a Non-Priority Water Quality
Management Plan (NP-WQMP). With the assumption that
the site redevelopment will be less than 5,000 square
feet of impervious area, a Non-Priority Water Quality
Management Plan (NP-WQMP) will be prepared for the
site.

Task 4.4 Assist with permitting and confirm compliance
with applicable local, regional, State, and federal
regulations. Permit fees and agency fees are excluded
and will be paid by the City. MIG will include up to two (2) City-permit submittal cycles as part of the Base Scope.

Task 4.5 MIG will prepare complete PS&E package
submittals at 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% (final) stages. MIG will coordinate all disciplines and maintain a comment/ response matrix to confirm all City and Construction
Management Firm comments are fully addressed.

City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park 29 Construction documents will be prepared using the City’s standard title block in AutoCAD 2022,including:
» Title Sheet and General Notes
» Demolition Plan
» Grading, Drainage, and Utility Plans
» LID / BMP Plans (if applicable)
» Irrigation and Planting Plans
» Hardscape and Circulation Plans
» Amenities Plan and Layout
» Electrical and Lighting Plans
» Pre-Fabricated Restroom Building Plans
» Architectural Plans if Applicable
» Structural Plans (shelters/structures)
» Construction Details
Task 4.6 Develop OPC for 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100%
construction document submittals.

Task 4.7 Provide a Certified Arborist Report for the
existing park and expanded portion of park.

Task 4.8 Incorporate comments received from the 30%,
60%, 90%, and 100% review and meet with City staff
and Construction Management Firm to review submittal
comments.

Phase 4 Meetings
» 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% submittal comment review
with City and Construction Management Firm (4
meetings)
» Bi-weekly coordination meetings with City staff during active design and PS&E phases (virtual unless otherwise requested); up to a maximum of 12 meetings.

Phase 4 Deliverables
» Geotechnical report
» Asbestos and lead-based paint survey report
» Technical specifications for 60%, 90%, and 100%
submittals
» PS&E package for 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% submittals
» Water Quality Management Plan
» Digital files of all documents listed above

OPTIONAL TASKS
A. Environmental Document (CEQA Compliance)
Based on our understanding that the expanded
park area would have limited improvements
consistent with a passive park, we anticipate that
this project can show compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through a
Categorical Exemption (CE). MIG would provide a
short (20–25 pages) qualitative analysis to provide
justification for using a CE and will also prepare the
CE form. The CE document, including the qualitative
analysis, would then be provided to City staff for
review and comment. MIG would then revise and
finalize the CE. Once the project is approved, MIG
would post the CE with the State Clearinghouse.

Preparation of supporting technical studies, an
Initial Study, or attendance at public meetings is not
included in this task and would require additional
scope and budget authorization. Also, this task and
associated fee are based on the assumption that
the expanded area does not contain hazardous
materials or waste, and that the home on the site is
not historically significant.

B. Construction Documents for a Site-Built Restroom
Building
Prepare complete final design and construction
documents for the approved restroom building.
30 City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park

PROJECT ASSUMPTIONS
The MIG Team has made the following assumptions regarding the proposed Baroldi Sycamore Park Project, the availability of data, the approach to design, and review protocols.

Budget and Scope
» The project budget reflects the allocation of professional fees among defined tasks and phases. MIG will not
exceed the total contract amount without the express
written authorization of the City of Cypress.
» MIG may reallocate budget among tasks and team
members, as needed, to fulfill the approved Scope
of Work. The City will be notified of any significant
reallocations as part of routine invoicing and progress reporting.
» Any services requested by the City that are outside the approved Scope of Work will be considered Additional
Services. MIG will notify the City in writing and obtain authorization prior to proceeding. Compensation for
Additional Services will be based on time-and-expense
using the approved fee schedule.
» MIG’s fees include routine transportation costs for
project meetings and site visits within the local region.

Reproduction and delivery costs beyond those specifically identified in the Scope of Work are not included and will be billed at cost, with prior City authorization.
» In the event the City’s primary contact or Project Manager changes and requires more than one (1) hour of MIG staff time to reinitiate project coordination, such time will be considered Additional Services.
» If MIG’s Project Manager changes, MIG will provide a
comprehensive handoff and briefing; any additional time beyond one (1) hour required to reinitiate the project will be considered Additional Services.
» The base scope includes conceptual design for the
existing residence if determined that the residence
will remain. Fees for construction documents will
be determined with the final approved concept and
submitted at that time.

Schedule and Review
» One (1) consolidated round of City review is assumed
for each milestone submittal (30%, 60%, 90%, and 100%
PS&E), unless otherwise noted in the Scope of Work.
» City comments will be consolidated into a single,
non-conflicting set of comments for each milestone.
» City review periods are assumed to be approximately
two (2) weeks per milestone submittal unless otherwise
directed by the City.
» The overall project schedule assumes timely review and direction by the City at key milestones to avoid impacts to schedule.
» Project Management fees assume a design and
documentation period consistent with the City’s
anticipated project timeline. If the overall project
schedule is extended by more than two (2) months due
to factors beyond MIG’s control (e.g., delayed reviews, changes in scope, funding pauses), additional Project
Management services may be requested as Additional
Services.

Permitting and Agency Coordination
» Primary permitting will be through the City of Cypress. » If additional permits or approvals are required
from outside agencies, MIG will assist the City with
coordination and permit applications as Additional
Services under a contract amendment.
» MIG will serve as the City’s liaison with reviewing
agencies during the design phase to support permit
readiness.

Meetings and Communication
MIG will participate in the following meetings as part of the Base Scope:
» Project kickoff meeting
» Bi-weekly coordination meetings with City staff during active design and PS&E phases (virtual unless otherwise requested)
» Site review and existing conditions assessment with
City staff, as needed
» Key milestone review meetings at 30%, 60%, 90%, and
100% PS&E
MIG will prepare and distribute meeting agendas and
meeting summaries for meetings it organizes. Up to
two (2) MIG staff are assumed to attend each meeting.

Additional meetings beyond this baseline are considered Additional Services.

Deliverables
» Deliverables will be provided in electronic format (PDF and native files such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Word),
unless otherwise specified by the City.
» Printing and hard-copy reproduction are not included
unless specifically requested by the City as Additional Services.
» Native file formats will be provided consistent with City standards and software compatibility requirements.

City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park 31

EXCLUSIONS
The following services are excluded from the Base Scope and will be provided only if requested and authorized by the City through a written contract amendment:
» Utility Potholing / Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Field verification of underground utilities beyond
available records and visible surface features.
» Additional Environmental Services
CEQA technical studies beyond support for a
Categorical Exemption or Negative Declaration (e.g.,
biological surveys, traffic studies, noise studies),
mitigation monitoring, or preparation of supplemental
environmental documentation.
» Permitting and Approvals Beyond the City of Cypress
Coordination, applications, and responses for permits or approvals required by outside agencies.
» Construction-Phase Field Services Beyond Design
Support
Routine site observation, construction management,
resident engineering, pay estimate review, change
order negotiation support, claims support, or full
construction administration.
» Additional Surveying or Re-Survey
Supplemental topographic or boundary surveying
due to scope expansion, changes in project limits, or
discrepancies discovered during design or construction. » Legal Surveying and Title Services
ALTA surveys, legal descriptions, title reports, and
easement preparation beyond design-level mapping.
» Off-Site Improvements
Public improvements outside the park boundaries or
project frontage unless later directed by the City.
» Hazardous Materials Assessment or Remediation
Extensive hazardous materials testing, abatement
design, or remediation services, unless discovered and
required.
» Specialty Vendor or Proprietary Engineering
Manufacturer-specific engineering (e.g., playground
vendor sealed shop drawings beyond layout
coordination, specialty structure vendor engineering
beyond typical consultant coordination).
» Bidding Assistance & Construction Support
» Specification City “Boilerplate” and General Conditions » Power Company Service Plans
» Permit coordination or costs
City of Cypress | Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park 32 Project Schedule
City of Cypress I Baroldi Sycamore Park
Meeting
Work period
Review period
Deliverable 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Phase 1: Project Initiation and Site Assessment

1.1 Meet with City staff for project initiation / Project Management

1.2 Conduct site visit and field reconnaissance

1.3 Site boundary survey and base topo

1.4 Coordinate with City departments and relevant agencies Phase 2: Community Outreach and Concept Development

2.1 Community outreach (2 community workshops, 3 stakeholder meetings, 1 online survey)

2.2 Conceptual site plans

2.3 Recommendations memo for the existing home on site, parking, and restroom facilities

2.4 Present conceptual site plans to City staff, the Recreation and Community Services Commission, and the City Council

2.5 Preferred conceptual site plan and OPC
Phase 3: Master Planning

3.1 Park master plan

3.2 Green infrastructure and water quality measures

3.3 Phasing plan, updated cost estimates, and implementation strategies

3.4 Present the master plan to City staff, the Recreation and Community Services Commission, and the City Council

3.5 Visualization: Digital model, 3D renderings and photo sims, and fly-through animation
Phase 4: Final Design and Construction Documents

4.1 Geotechnical/soils investigation, agronomic soil analysis, and analysis of potential hazardous material and asbestos survey, etc.

4.2 Technical specifications for 60%, 90%, and 100% submittals

4.3 Water Quality Management Plan

4.4 Permitting and compliance assistance

4.5 PS&E package for 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% submittals

4.6 Opinion of Probable Costs 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% submittals

4.7 Certified Arborist Report

4.8 30%, 60%, 90% constructability review and provide comments/coordination Project Schedule
Year
Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4 Month 5 Month 6 Month 7 Month 8 Month 9

RHA COMMUNITY WORKS

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PARK PLANNING
7111 INDIANA AVENUE, SUITE 300
RIVERSIDE, CA 92504

SUBMITTED BY:

PROPOSAL FOR:

PROPOSAL FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH

AND DESIGN FOR THE EXPANSION OF

BAROLDI SYCAMORE PARK
FEBRUARY 20, 2026
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February 20, 2026
City of Cypress
ATTN: Jeff Draper, Recreation & Community Services Director 5700 Orange Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630
Electronically Submitted via: PlanetBids
RE: Proposal for Community Outreach and Design for the Expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park Dear Mr. Draper and Members of the Consultant Selection Evaluation Panel:

RHA Community Works (RHACW) is pleased to submit this proposal to provide community outreach and design services for the expansion of Baroldi Sycamore Park. We recognize the unique “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity this 0.88-acre acquisition provides to nearly double the size of the park and enhance the recreational fabric of the Cypress community.

Our team is already brimming with ideas to pay homage to the Baroldi family and dairy farm.

As a firm specializing in the design and plan review of parks and public landscapes throughout California, we are uniquely qualified to partner with the City of Cypress once again. Our team brings direct, recent experience with your City staff and standards, having served as the prime consultant for the award-winning Lexington Park and the Oak Knoll Park restroom and concession stand projects. Our team is also in the final design touches of Veteran’s Park Sports Court Improvements.

Our approach to the Baroldi Sycamore Park expansion is built on three pillars:
• Seamless Integration: We specialize in the “Blend Challenge”—ensuring the new 39,000 sq. ft. parcel feels like a natural extension of the existing 1.2-acre park through cohesive landscaping, lighting, and path-of-travel connectivity. We are inspired to integrate the history of the site into a family-oriented, cohesive, park space. • Inclusive Outreach: Using our “FUNnel” approach, we will facilitate workshops and digital surveys to translate neighborhood desires into a constructible design that honors the Baroldi family’s original 1970 donation while meeting modern community needs. Our team has successfuly conducted and managed more than seven (7) outreach and engagement campaigns for local cities in the last five (5) years; including, the City of Costa Mesa, City of Laguna Beach, City of Riverside, City of Fresno, City of Hemet, City of San Clemente and Ladera Ranch. • Technical Precision: Our team includes in-house Certified Access Specialists (CASp) to ensure full ADA compliance and an ISA Certified Arborist to manage tree preservation. Furthermore, we understand the City’s intent to hire a Construction Management (CM) firm at the 60%/90% stage and are prepared to coordinate all documents for a streamlined constructibility review.

We confirm we are in receipt of the RFI Responses issued January 29, 2026. We look forward to the opportunity to grow our working relationship with the City of Cypress.

Respectfully submitted,

RHA COMMUNITY WORKS
Scott Rice ASLA, PLA, LEED AP, CASp
Managing Partner
Landscape Architect CA #5111 / NY #2645
Certified Access Specialist CASp-709
[email protected]
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1 A selection of our current on-call contracts are listed below:

City of Highland - On-Call Landscape Architectural Services (1990-present) County of Riverside FM - On-Call Landscape Architectural Services (2000-present) Jurupa Area Recreation & Park District - On-Call Park Plan Check Services (2015-present) County of Riverside EDA - On-Call Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Services (2017-present) City of Ontario - On-Call Landscape Architecture Services (2019-present) City of Los Angeles - On-Call Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Services (2020-present) Including Recreation & Parks Department, Adaptive Sports City of Palm Springs - On-Call Landscape Architecture Services (2021-present) City of Anaheim - On-Call Landscape Architecture Services (2023-present) City of Indian Wells - On-Call Landscape Architecture Services (2023-present) City of Laguna Beach - On-Call & Plan Check Landscape Architecture Services (2023-present) City of Long Beach - On-Call Landscape Architecture Services (2024-present)

FIRM PROFILE

COMMUNITY WORKS DESIGN GROUP - LLC (CWDG)
Doing business as: RHA Community Works (RHACW)
Landscape Architecture - Planning
7111 Indiana Avenue, Suite 300
Riverside, California 92504
(951) 369-0700
Federal I.D. 82-1854334 / Registered Small Business # 1769579 California Department of Industrial Relations #: PW-LR-1000707823 PRINCIPAL: Scott Rice ASLA, LEED AP, CASp - Managing Partner/ Authorized Signer MAIN CONTACT: Scott Rice, LLA #5111 (Licensed 20+ years since 2005; expiration date: 12/31/26) [email protected] | (951) 369-0700 office / (909) 754-1257 cell

Community Works Design Group (CWDG) is a full-service landscape architecture and park planning firm dedicated to creating vibrant, inclusive, and, community-oriented outdoor environments. From neighborhood parks and university campuses to specialized CASp/ADA accessibility consulting and certified arborist services, our work is defined by a commitment to social and ecological well-being.

To further elevate our service offerings, CWDG is proud to announce a strategic merger with RHA Landscape Architects Planners Inc. This integration significantly increases our technical “bench strength” and operational bandwidth. The unified firm now features a diverse team of over 20 professionals, including 11 licensed landscape architects, as well as LEED Accredited Professionals, Certified Arborists, and Certified Irrigation Designers.

This merger blends CWDG’s award-winning expertise in public works and academic projects with RHA’s deeprooted experience, ensuring our clients receive the highest level of innovative, sustainable, and regulatorycompliant design. (This page intentionally left blank)

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3 Our Principal and three of our dedicated Licensed Directors/Senior Project Managers will be dedicated to the Baroldi Sycamore Park:

Scott Rice LLA #5111
Licensed continuously since Oct 2005 (20+ years)
Dan Burkhart LLA #6092
Licensed continuously since Aug 2015 (10+ years)
Allison Rush LLA #6378
Licensed continuously since Aug 2018 (7+ years)
Andres Virata LLA #7124
Licensed continuously since August 2025 (congrats!)
Additionally, our staff holds a variety of Certifications that boost our abilities in the Landscape Architectural realm, including the following:
• Certified Access Specialist (CASp) SITES Accredited Professional (SITES AP) • Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA)* LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) • Certified Irrigation Designer (CID)* ISA Certified Arborist (ISA) • Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)
* via contract employee
RHACW’S CURRENT TEAM OFFERS OVER 200 YEARS OF COMBINED
PARK PLANNING EXPERIENCE IN ADDITION TO THE SPECIALTIES BELOW:

YEARS OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
0 50
100
150
200
250
Certied Access Specialist
ISA Arborist
Certied Irrigation Designer
Contract Plan Check
Public Sector/Embedded Service Roles
Licensed Landscape Architects(11)
(4)
(1)
(3)
(1)
(2)

PROJECT TEAM & QUALIFICATIONS
Additional licenses and certificate copies available upon request. 0 50
100
150
200
250
Certied Access Specialist
ISA Arborist
Certied Irrigation Designer
Contract Plan Check
Public Sector/Embedded Service Roles
Licensed Landscape Architects(11)
(4)
(1)
(3)
(1)
(2)

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4 Scott Rice ASLA, LEED AP, CASp
Managing Partner - Principal Landscape Architect
Scott applies his 20+ years of landscape architecture knowledge to oversee all work completed by the RHACW as our firm’s Managing Partner and Principal Landscape Architect. In addition, Scott is one of the only three licensed landscape architects in the State of California to also be a Certified Access Specialist. Scott served as Principal Landscape Architect for the City of Cypress’ Lexington Park and Oak Knoll Park Restroom and Concession Stand.

Dan Burkhart ASLA, ISA, sUAS
Associate Principal Landscape Architect - Director Of Implementation + Value Dan is our firm’s Jack-of-all-trades, master of constructibility. Dan currently serves as City landscape plan checker for the cities of Calimesa and Eastvale. From cost estimating to inspections, Dan does it all. He is also a Certified Arborist and FAA Drone Pilot.

As a former Landscape Superintendent and Inspector, Dan is our go to for when we have questions. He also serves our clients as a contract plan checker. Dan served as construction manager for the City of Cypress’ Lexington Park project.

Allison Rush ASLA, CASp, CPSI
Associate Principal Landscape Architect - Director Of Design + Creativity Allison is our team go-to for creating beautiful project plans and a cohesive vision for our firm and clients. She excels at understanding how best to configure and optimize outdoor spaces for the health and enjoyment of users of all ages and abilities. Allison also has a strong grasp of designing with various digital media techniques, including CAD, 3-D modeling and photo simulation. In addition to her CASp certification, Allison also is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI).

Analicia Escobar-Gomez MPA
Senior Project Manager- Director Of Community Engagement Analicia has experience as a designer, contractor, and public sector planner lending our firm a unique perspective when problem solving for our municipal clients. She is passionate about equity and inclusion and loves working on community-based design work. Analicia has nearly a decade of park planning experience and has most recently conducted community outreach campaigns for the City of Hemet, City of Riverside, City of Costa Mesa, City of Laguna Beach and City of Fresno.

PRINCIPAL:

SENIOR LEVEL STAFF:

PROJECT TEAM

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We make it a point to let our RHA Community Works team revolve around our clients. Each member of our team steps up to the plate to lend their expertise, provide direction, and weigh in on important design decisions. This sets us apart from other firms working under small design teams as you get a whole awardwinning firm of twenty (20) professional staff and ten (10) licensed Landscape Architects. Our team will request City approval should an alternate representative be necessary. Under the combined leadership of Doug Grove, Managing Partner and Scott Rice, Managing Partner our team is primed to serve the City of Cypress on this exciting project.

DIRECT PROJECT SUPPORT STAFF
Andres Virata, PLA, Production Manager
Luke Morris, Landscape Designer + Native Plant Specialist Brian Espinoza, Spanish Language Engagement Specialist
Jocelyn Aguirre, Landscape Designer
Bethanie Cayabyab, Landscape Designer
Savannah Baca, Community Engagement Assistant

ANALICIA ESCOBAR-GOMEZ
MPA
Director of Community Engagement

SCOTT RICE
ASLA, PLA, LEED AP, CASp
Managing Partner/
Principal Landscape Architect

DAN BURKHART
ASLA, ISA, sUAS
Director of Implementation
+ Value

ALLISON RUSH
ASLA, CASp, CPSI
Director of Design +
Creativity
Civil/Survey
Geotechnical
Electrical

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT STAFF
Doug Grove, ASLA, PLA, LEED AP, Managing Partner
Greg Meek, PLA, CPSI, Principal Landscape Architect
David Black, PLA, Associate Principal Landscape Architect Lauren McHugh, PLA, Associate Principal Landscape Architect Andrew Lytle, PLA, Senior Project Manager
Mike Salazar, PLA, Senior Project Manager
Jennifer Salazar, Associate
Arielle Talley, Landsape Designer, GIS Specialist

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6 PROJECT TEAM: SUBCONSULTANTS
While the Community Works Design Group team will perform the majority of the Baroldi Sycamore Park Expansion project scope for the City of Cypress, our team also includes the following subconsultants as Design West Engineering (DWE) can provide all Electrical Engineering and Dry Utility design/ coordination services for City projects. We (RHACW) have teamed with DWE on many successful park projects across Southern California.

UltraSystems Environmental would provide for optional Mitigated Negative Declaration Preparation for the park expansion, if selected by the City. Serving as Project Director will be the firm’s owner, Ms.

Betsy A. Lindsay, MURP, Founder/CEO. She will represent all facets of our firm’s contractual commitments to the City and ensure that all resource requirements are met during the execution of the Work Program.

VCA Engineers, Inc. is a client-focused, service-oriented civil and structural engineering firm located in the nearby City of Monterey Park. With over 30 employees, (2 Principal Engineers, 17 Civil Engineers, 4 Structural Engineers, 3 CAD technicians and 4 administrative staff) VCA Engineers, Inc. engages in a wide variety of engineering designs and services involving private and public land development, facility engineering, transportation engineering, and topographical engineering.

VCA Engineers is certified as a Minority-owned Business Enterprise (MBE), Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Community Business Enterprise (CBE), Local Business Enterprise, (LBE) and Local Small Business Enterprise (LSBE).
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Our team has worked with GeoTek on many successful park expansion projects. They are equipped to provide as required geotechnical and soils reports as well as infiltration reports. They will prepare a soils and drainage report for Baroldi Sycamore Park Expansion.

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7 EXPERIENCE/REFERENCES

FOSS FIELD PARK

EXPANSION

NEW DEVELOPMENT
CWDG INVOLVEMENT:

Community Outreach,
Conceptual Design,
3D Modeling,
Construction Drawings,
Construction Administration
CONTACT:

Sabrina Chavez
Director of Public Services
(951) 435-7220 ext. 278
[email protected]

CITY OF PERRIS
Drone aerial of current construction progress at
Foss Field Park. Our team developed Construction
Documents blending park improvements, a new
skate park, recreation building as well as many
other amenities into an existing City Hall Campus
for the City of Perris.

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CWDG, now doing busines as RHACW, served as prime consultant for the design of Lexington Park which included soccer fields, a shaded plaza, pickleball courts and more. Our team was led by Scott Rice, who was directly assisted by Allison Rush, and Dan Burkhart. The CWDG team also assisted the City of Cypress with their Oak Knoll Park renovation project which included a new restroom and concession stand building, as well as addressing path of travel accessibility to the new amenities.
* Our team is currently finalizing 100% Construction Documents for the Veterans

LEXINGTON
PARK

NEW DEVELOPMENT
CWDG INVOLVEMENT:

Community Outreach,
Conceptual Design,
3D Modeling,
Construction Drawings,
Construction Administration
CONTACT:

Nick Mangkalakiri, PE
City Engineer
[email protected]
2022
MARCH
Completion:
9 acres
Project Size:
$13.2

MILLION
Project Cost:

CITY OF CYPRESS
2 3
6 EXPERIENCE/REFERENCES

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9 REFERENCES

CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA

RESTROOM/ CONCESSION BUILDING
www.PublicRestroomCompany.com
ARTIST IMPRESSION: 3D RENDERING ONLY FOR REPRESENTATION. COLORS AND MATERIALS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE COPYRIGHT 2017, PUBLIC RESTROOM COMPANY THIS MATERIAL IS THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF PUBLIC RESTROOM COMPANY  AND SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED, USED OR DISCLOSED TO OTHERS EXCEPT AS AUTHORIZED BY THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF PUBLIC RESTROOM COMPANY.

OAK KNOLL PARK
PROJECT REF#: 10430-3/6/2019-0
2587 BUSINESS PARKWAY
MINDEN NEVADA 89423
P: 888-888-2060 F: 888-888-1448

FLOOR PLAN
SCALE: NOT TO SCALE

LEXINGTON PARK &

OAK KNOLL PARK

EXPERIENCE/REFERENCES

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10 CWDG, now doing business as RHACW, served as the Park Planning Team’s Landscape Architect for the new Ayala Park. The team was led by Scott Rice, who was directly assisted by Allison Rush and Dan Burkhart. We worked directly with the Related Development Team and San Bernardino Special Districts to develop the 7 acre park. Complete with walking paths and exercise equipment, 3 play structures for tots all with rubberized play zones, zip line play feature, lighted basketball court with glass backboards, picnic shelters, small & large dog park, gazebo and a wide open turfed area for passive park use.

AYALA PARK

NEW DEVELOPMENT
CWDG INVOLVEMENT:

Conceptual Design,
3D Modeling,
Construction Drawings,
Construction Administration
Completion:
7 ACRES
Project Size:
$1.5

MILLION
Project Cost:

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY

SPECIAL DISTRICTS
2 P
CONTACT:

Glenn Jacklin
Division Manager
909-386-8822
2022
AUGUST
2022
American Public Works Association
Southern California Chapter (APWA)
American Association of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
and National Association of Counties (NACo)
Awards for Project of the Year

EXPERIENCE/REFERENCES

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11 The CWDG team, now doing business as
RHACW, is currently serving as the prime
consultant for the City of Lake Elsinore’s
Christensen Park renovation featuring
Universally Accessible Sports Fields,
Playground, and Park Amenities.

Shown right: Schematic Landscape Plans
designed at three (3) price points for the
City of Lake Elsinore: • Bronze Option $3-5 million • Silver Option $5-8 million • Gold Option $8-13 million

CHRISTIANSEN
PARK

EXPANSION & RENOVATION
CWDG INVOLVEMENT:

Community Outreach,
Conceptual Design,
Construction Documents, &
Construction Administration
CONTACT:

Benjamin Foster
(951) 826-2201
[email protected]

CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE

EXPERIENCE/REFERENCES
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13 The RHA Community Works (RHACW) team is confident that we can provide City of Cypress with the high level of detail and attention that we have provided to our numerous municipal clients throughout our firm’s 40+ years of experience in park and public landscape planning and landscape architecture. We work symbiotically with each member working towards their strength to deliver the best quality, constructible designs for our clients.

Having successfully partnered with the City of Cypress on the award-winning Lexington Park and the Oak Knoll Park concession facilities, our team brings an intimate understanding of the City’s design standards, administrative procedures, and community expectations. Our expertise lies in the “Blend Challenge”—the technical and aesthetic art of seamlessly integrating new park expansions with existing infrastructure to create a unified, multi-generational recreational environment. Supported by a multidisciplinary team of Licensed Landscape Architects, Certified Access Specialists (CASp), and ISA Certified Arborists, we combine creative master planning with rigorous construction documentation to deliver inclusive, durable, and costeffective park solutions that honor local heritage while meeting modern municipal needs.

STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE

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14 Design Expertise: RHACW has successfully completed over 35 parks and recreation projects in the past five (5) years. Our team stays up to date on water wise landscaping and irrigation with our Certified Irrigation Designer taking active In addition, our project team recently completed the City of Perris’ Enchanted Hills Parks SITES Certification process. Throughout this process our team developed a protocol of low impact development best practices and design standards we strive to integrate into all of our projects.

Site Specific Master Planning & Concept Development:

Our team excels at developing master plans and multi-phased developments. In addition to vibrant master plan documents our team also develops photo realistic 3-D renderings as part of our design process to ensure a fully cohesive and integrated site. This process always us to make proactive design decisions for vertical plane elements. We find the 3-D visuals also help garner excitement around important projects and are an integral tool for funding support.

As a standard practice, we provide scaled 3-D modeling to help the community understand how the proposed park improvements will actually appear, to help identify any conflicts well ahead of construction.

STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE

ENCHANTED HILLS PARK

SUSTAINABLE SITES

CASE STUDY
Perris, CA
Above: Top renderings: Dolores Huerta Park playground and thematic wind screen for Futsal Multi-Use Courts in Fresno, CA.

Bottom: Northside Heritage Meadows urban farming and education center and community gardens in Riverside, CA.

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Community Outreach:

RHACW recognizes the need for all voices in a community to be heard and incorporated into thoughtful designs.

Our team aims to ensure all members of the community
have the opportunity to participate in community
outreach and planning processes.

Our team is currently working on final touches for the
design of Dolores Huerta Park for the City of Fresno. As part of the preliminary design process, RHACW worked
with the City to create a community outreach campaign
in 4 different languages (Spanish, Punjabi, Hmong and
English), to best serve their community. We feel the City of Cypress would benefit from this type of inclusive and equitable approach to design.

We employ what we call the “FUNnel” approach to take
the multitude of “wants” and narrow them down to a final concept that reflects the best interests of the City and its constituents- and we do so in a FUN way! We typically start by gathering general information by means of online and mailout surveys ahead of the public design meetings, with ongoing input from the City, so that we can begin to prepare informed design decisions to facilitate a conceptual design that reflects the community’s interest and not OUR interests.

Meetings and Presentations:

Our team has experience presenting to a variety of City Staff, Boards and Commissions. Scott Rice and Analicia Escobar-Gomez both have experience presenting to special commissions, City Councils and other committees.

We also find commissions and committees are a great place for garnering project feedback and support. It is often a good place to start soliciting feedback by going where people are already meeting.

Feasibility Studies:

RHACW’s most recent Feasibility Study was completed for the City of Ontario as part of our on-call services.

For this our team worked with the City to identify and prioritize park amenity renovations with accessibility and available funding in mind.

Utility Search and Coordination:

Our team has extensive experience with utility coordination. In addition, our subconultants, Design West Engineering and Civil Engineers will assist these coordination efforts.

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16 Contract Documents:

Our team focuses on constructibility by creating Construction Drawings will include site plans and details for all aspects of demolition, construction, civil, grading, planting, irrigation and specialty plans. Our construction details are crafted from a constructibility standpoint, supplemented with item-specific notes that reduce contractor “artistic license” and reduce likelihood of RFI’s. Plans will identify recommended suppliers and products, with emphasis given to local sources, sustainable concepts, recycled/ recyclable materials, and durability of products. Each member of the RHACW team integrates their strengths, expertise and experience to ensure the best designs and most complete, constructible, contract documents are completed on time and within budget for each project we take on.

Cost Estimating:

We regularly prepare detailed construction plans, details, specifications and estimates for park projects, and strive to make our construction drawing packages the most biddable and buildable across the industry. Since we perform Landscape Plan Check for various agencies, our finger remains on the pulse of the industry, and are able to glean tips and tricks to making plans more readable, maintaining a good balance of notes and clarifications without overwhelming the drawings with redundant information. We are regularly receiving bids for various public work projects. Upon receiving the bid we also request from the two apparent low bidders their unit prices. We incorporate these updated unit prices into our own in-house cost estimates. This allows our firm to provide up-to date cost estimates for our clients.

Permits:

Our team has first hand plan check experience which comes in handy when it comes time to assist the City in obtaining approvals and/or permits from applicable agencies as needed.

Storm Water Best Management Practices:

We work with Civil Engineers who have extensive experience with designing using the principles of storm water best management practices (BMP). RHACW has also worked on many park and trail projects that feature unique and design integrated storm water BMP’s. Our work with our teams also include WQMPs and SWPPPs where applicable and required.

Quality Control:

Our team prides itself on Quality Control/ Quality Assurance for every project we complete. As part of our project initiation we utilize Basecamp as a means to document decision making, capture City standards and review design checklists throughout the life of a project. Our team offers a hands-on approach and utilizes various expertise and experience to inspect and review throughout the design and construction process.

Bid Advertisement Support:

When the project goes out for competitive bidding, we will assist the City in the bid process, distributing bid packages, noting direction given to contractors, respond to Requests for Information and other questions asked. We will provide follow-up clarifications or addendum items as required. We will attend the pre-bid meeting and provide written minutes and follow up information. We will assist the city in obtaining and evaluating bids for the project as required.

STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE

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17 Construction Support:

What sets RHACW during the Construction Support/
Administration phase is our first hand experience as
a licensed contractor, allowing us to closely monitor
and track scheduling, budgets, and upcoming
inspections. We work hard to drive the construction
schedule and keep contractors accountable. We will
participate in construction meetings when requested,
and at a frequency determined by the City. Based on
our observations at the site and on the contractor’s
application for payment, we will assist in determining
the amount owed to the contractor. We will review job
drawings, as-builts, RFI’s, samples and other submissions of the contractor for conformance with the design of the project and for compliance with the information given in the conformance contract documents, for the project.

We will review change orders and submittals for approval and issuance by City. We will respond to requests for
information from the contractor, and issue field bulletins.

We will maintain updated RFI, Change Order and Submittal logs, which will be shared online via Basecamp app.

STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE
As Built Plans:

Our team excels at completing usable and comprehensive as-built plans. We work in coordination with agency’s maintenance teams to ensure all vital information is adequately captured, readable and included once a project has been completed.

Peer Reviews/ Plan Check:

In addition, to serving as the City of Highland’s landscape architect, RHACW has served as contracted plan check staff and offered peer review services throughout Southern California. What sets Dan’s plan check services apart is his first hand experience as a public sector employee, his experience as a licensed contractor and as a licensed landscape architect. Since we also perform Landscape Plan Check for various agencies, our finger remains on the pulse of the industry, and are able to glean tips and tricks to making plans more readable, maintaining a good balance of notes and clarifications without overwhelming the drawings with redundant information.

Above: Our team is well versed in the safety and situational awareness required to perform on-site inspections and
contractor coordination.

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18 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGEMENT APPROACH
The City of Cypress has presented a unique, “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity to nearly double the size of Baroldi Sycamore Park. By acquiring the 39,000-square-foot residential parcel at 6612 Cerritos Avenue, the City is poised to transform a 1.2-acre neighborhood park into a comprehensive 2.2-acre community asset. RHA Community Works (RHACW) understands that this project is not merely an “addition,” but a complete re-envisioning of how the park serves the surrounding neighborhood.

The “Blend” Challenge
Our primary understanding of the project is the need for seamless integration of the site. The expansion area (the new parcel) and the existing park must be designed to feel like a single, cohesive space rather than two adjacent lots. This requires a sophisticated approach to “blending” the transition zones, extending existing walking paths into new loops, and ensuring that the visual language—landscaping, lighting, and materials—remains consistent across the entire 2.2-acre site.

Our team has successfully met this similar challenge with the City of Costa Mesa’s Shalimar Park. The pocket park was redesigned with expansion in mind (Shown Right).

Balancing Active and Passive Uses
Based on the RFP, RHACW recognizes the City’s goal to maintain a “family-like environment.” While the existing park houses the “active” hubs—the playground, pavilion, and BBQ areas—the new expansion area will provide the space needed for passive recreation. Our approach will focus on:
• Buffer Zones: Creating natural transitions between the park and the immediate residential neighbors to the south and west.
• Infrastructure Essentials: Integrating the requested new restroom facilities and parking lot in a way that maximizes park acreage while meeting functional city needs. Locating the restroom near the existing building structure will help the City save on overall costs as well, reducing the potential of utility conflicts as well.
• Connectivity: Ensuring the new parcel at 6612 Cerritos Avenue provides clear, inviting access points that draw the community in from the street level. The expansion also presents the opportunity to connect surrounding neighborhood sidewalks into the park space. Above: Existing hardscape can be easily dove-tailed into expansion area walkways and provide for connectivity into the expanded site.

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Commitment to the Public Process
We understand that the success of this expansion rests on community buy-in. Because this project involves converting a residential property into public space, RHACW is prepared to lead a robust outreach campaign. We will facilitate two inperson workshops and a digital survey designed to translate “neighborhood desires” into a biddable, constructible reality.

Technical and Environmental Stewardship
RHACW recognizes the technical complexities involved,
including:
•CEQA Compliance: Navigating the Mitigated Negative
Declaration (MND) process necessitated by the change in land use. Considering the site’s history has former dairy farmland and return to passive park use, the City may be able to qualify the project for a Notice of Exemption.
•ADA Compliance: Ensuring the integrate site and paths
of travel all meet or accessibility current ADA compliance standards.
• Water Quality: Developing a robust and integrated Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) to handle runoff from the new parking lot and hardscapes.
• Tree Preservation: Assessing overall tree health using our in-house ISA Certified Arborist and designing around mature trees to ensure their preservation while incorporating
matching species into the new expansion space.
• Fiscal Readiness: Adhering to a strict design schedule so the City is prepared to move into the construction phase for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget cycle.

By combining our expertise in CASp-certified accessibility with our history of successful park design, RHACW is ready to deliver a park that honors the Baroldi family’s original 1970 donation
while meeting the needs of Cypress residents for the next 50 years.

Above: Opportunity to locate new restroom building to
economize utility connections from exiting residence.

Above: Budget permitting, path of travel ADA deficiencies such as the sidewalk curb ramp may be addressed with expansions improvements.

Above: After our on-site ISA Arborist investigation outlining existing trees and vitality, we will ensure our construction plans include protection zones for each tree.

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SCOPE OF WORK
Task 1: Project Initiation and Site Assessment
• Kick-off Meetings: We will meet with City staff to confirm project goals, established schedules, and communication protocols.
• Site Reconnaissance: We will conduct site visits and field reconnaissance to document existing conditions, constraints, and opportunities. This will include our in-house ISA Arborist reviewing current tree health and making recommendations for preservation. An essential element of this field
reconnaissance will include ADA compliance review to identify an accessible path of travel from the neighborhoods through the park spaces. We can also include recommendations for other barrier removals as part of the overall expansion improvements. • Technical Reviews: We will prepare base mapping, including topographic and boundary surveys, and review available data on utilities, drainage, soils, and environmental factors. We will perform necessary geotechnical/ soils investigations, agronomic soil analysis, and hazardous materials surveys (including asbestos). • Regulatory Coordination: We will coordinate with relevant City departments and agencies to understand regulatory requirements and potential design limitations. This will include upfront coordination and determination of CEQA Compliance. VCA Engineers has worked on a wide-variety of in-fill projects throughout Southern California and are primed to deal with any surprises the site may have to offer.

Task 2: Community Outreach and Concept Development
• Public Engagement: We will facilitate public outreach through a minimum of two in-person community workshops, stakeholder meetings, and online surveys to gather input on desired park features. Our team aims to include stakeholders and departments early on to be involved in the process
especially regarding public safety to incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
• Strategic Recommendations: We will provide considerations and recommendations regarding the existing single-family home currently located on the site.

Above: Upon initial site visit, there appears to be areas within the existing park that could be re-imagined.

Above: Community Outreach Event on-site at Shalimar Park for the City of Costa Mesa. Our outreach provided the neighborhood an opportunity to discuss their visions and concerns with City Staff directly.

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Below: We have included photos from the City of Hemet’s recent Weston Park Redesign Community Engagement Campaign. We offered both in-person and online voting opportunities for final concept selection.

Our team facilitated five (5) in-person outreach opportunities for the community and attended City events to maximize participation. Our team first refined the community’s desired amenities and concerns for the park space, then integrated those into three (3) concepts for voting. A similar strategy could be employed for the City of Cypress, such as the Saturday Farmer’s Market and an on-site event to include targeted neighborhood outreach.

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• Conceptual Design: We will develop at least three conceptual design alternatives that blend the new park space with the existing park, specifically addressing passive recreational areas, restroom facilities, and parking lot options. Our team typically presents this with Bronze, Silver and Gold construction budget ranges, while still integrating community amenity preferences.
• Approvals: We will present these conceptual alternatives to City staff, the Recreation and Community Services Commission, and the City Council for feedback. • Refined Planning: We will refine these concepts into a single preferred plan with preliminary cost estimates for final approval. We use the final concept to prepare a minimum of five (5) 3D color renderings and one video fly-through. {Shown below: 3D Renderings of Shalimar Park Expansion for the City of Costa Mesa.) Task 4: Final Design and Construction Documents
• Document Preparation: We will deliver complete
final design and construction documents, including
demolition, grading, utility, and landscape plans.
• Utility Coordination: We will coordinate with
existing utility providers, such as Golden State
Water and Southern California Edison.
• Constructability Support: We will coordinate all
documents needed to support a constructability
review by the City’s Construction Management firm.
• Water Quality & Permitting: We will prepare a
Water Quality Management Plan and assist with all
necessary local, regional, and state permitting.

Task 3: Master Planning
• Detailed Plan: We will create a detailed park
master plan covering layout, grading, irrigation,
landscape, and sustainable design features.
• Environmental & Infrastructure: We will
incorporate green infrastructure and water quality
measures into the design.
• Phasing and Implementation: We will develop
a phasing plan, updated cost estimates, and
implementation strategies.
• Optional Environmental Task: We are teaming with
UltraSystems Environmental as an optional task for
performing environmental documentation, such
as a Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative
Declaration.

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Management Approach

1. Design Management and Coordination
• Phased Deliverables: We will manage the project through a structured submittal schedule, providing formal plan submittals at 30%, 60%, and 90% completion.
• Public Works Integration: We will maintain a proactive approach to managing design services and coordinating work closely with the City’s Public Works team.
• Standards Compliance: We will ensure all specifications are coordinated with the City of Cypress “Brown Book” and the “Greenbook” Standard Specifications.

2. Specialized Technical Approach
• Residential-Sensitive Lighting: We will utilize our experience in designing park lighting with adjacent residential receptors in mind to minimize impact on neighbors.
• Visual Communication: We will utilize our in-house capabilities to create 3D color renderings, photo-simulations, and video fly-overs to provide accurate sightlines and views for the community.
• Family-Centric Design: We will apply our specific approach to creating a family-like environment associated with passive use spaces and activities.

3. Quality Control and Cost Management
• Quality Assurance: We will implement a rigorous quality control and assurance program to ensure accuracy during the design phase, including accessibility review.
• Market-Reflective Estimating: We will provide cost estimates at each formal submittal that reflect current market costs, trends, and materials escalation to the mid-point of construction. Our team features several former public sector employees who love the challenge of park planning on a fixed budget and working through the process to provide the City the “most bang for their buck”. • Procurement Analysis: We will provide an analysis of whether the City can realize savings by procuring items through cooperative agreements like Sourcewell or BuyBoard.

4. Schedule and Personnel
• Timeline Maintenance: We will develop, maintain, and update the project schedule throughout the design phase to ensure a timely completion.
• Team Stability: We will make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of our staff and subcontractors for the duration of the project.

Above: The brick Baroldi milk
bottle formerly at the dairy farm
site. Our team looks forward to
creatively integrating the site’s
history into the expansion.

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Utilize Pre-existing Sewer & Water
Connections by locating new Restroom
Building near previous SFR footprint.

Ask Community what
amenities they would
prefer, i.e. Picnic tables,
game tables,
bench swings, fitness
equipment.

Opportunity to Incorporate
WQMP and BMP Best Practices
into Planter Areas around new
Parking Lot.

Extend sidewalks into park for
Residential Connectivity to park.

Our team is excited to hit the ground running to
design cost efficient ways to blend the two sites into a cohesive asset for the neighborhoods and surrounding
community.

We look forward to the community input process for
input on the amenities and overall design of the park
expansion. Below, we have highlighted some initial
design thoughts to design a comprehensive park while
adhering to the $1,750,000 construction budget.

CURRENT CONDITIONS

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Mr. Scott Rice is President and Managing Principal of Community Works Design Group (CWDG). He has managed over $150 million of park projects during his tenure at CWDG. Scott oversees the development of construction documents, plan checking, cost estimating, conceptual rendering, and construction observation and management.

Scott graduated with honors from Cal Poly Pomona, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Landscape Architecture. He is a full member of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). Additionally, Scott is a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), as designated by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), and a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) as issued by the State of California, Division of the State Architect. Scott is one of only three Landscape Architects in California that currently hold CASp Certification.

Scott also serves as the City Landscape Architect for the City of Highland, California, and has acted in that capacity since 2005. Scott also has served as a Contract Park Planner for Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) since 2003 and Consultant Park Planner/ Plan Checker for Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District (JARPD) since 2015.

Mr. Rice draws on previous work experience in graphic design and golf course maintenance to integrate high aesthetic quality in balance with functional, cost-effective design. His focus is in Public Works projects for various municipalities throughout the State, including Park Planning of various scales, including Community, Neighborhood, Sports, and Pocket Parks, as well as median and parkway landscape, and LMD/ CFD planning. Specialized areas of involvement include Skate Parks, Dog Parks, and Accessible Play. In addition to Park Planning, Scott is seasoned in the landscape architectural development of Multi-family Housing, Planned Residential Communities, Highway Aesthetic Design, Custom Residential Planning, and various private/commercial ventures.

In addition to Scott’s 20+ year tenure with CWDG, Scott took a year-long hiatus in 2010 to co-manage the design division of an internationallyrecognized design/build firm, specializing in skate parks and action sports facilities throughout the world. When not in the office, Scott enjoys the fruits of his labor – parks and trails – with his wife and five children.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in
Landscape Architecture
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
(2002)
Years of Experience: 25
Years with Firm: 20+
LICENSES + CERTIFICATES:

Licensed Landscape Architect
California #5111 (2005-current)
New York #2645 (2016-current)
Certified Access Specialist
California CASp-709 (2016-current)
AFFILIATIONS:

American Society of Landscape Architects
(ASLA) / Southern California Chapter
Exec. Committee member (2021-present)
Chapter President (2024-2025)
County of San Bernardino
Building and Safety Appeals Board - Chairman
(2025-present)
Physically Disabled Access Appeals Board
Member (2019-present)
Building Industry Association of Southern California
Board of Directors
San Bernardino County Chapter Board Member
(2025-present)
Riverside County Chapter Board Member
(2021-2025)
Leaders of Tomorrow Committee - Chairman (2017)
Certified Access Specialist Institute
Full Member (2016-present)
SCOTT RICE ASLA, PLA, LEED AP, CASp

PRINCIPAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

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DANIEL BURKHART ASLA, ISA

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Mr. Dan Burkhart is a Senior Landscape Architect at Community Works Design Group (CWDG) joining the firm in early 2020. Dan is charged with maintaining CWDG construction development and documentation process as well as mentoring and guidance of junior staff. Dan handles plan checking, in house reviews, and CD support in addition to specification, estimating, and construction oversite. Dan is often referred to as Coach in the office and works diligently to elevate and improve CWDG’s production and efficiency.

Dan graduated from Cal Poly Pomona, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture. He started his journey in the field with the City of Anaheim, working within the Parks Department at Dad Miller Golf Course.

He continued on exploring the Nursery side with Armstrong Garden Centers before moving into Design Practice after graduation. After working up to the project manager level, Dan ventured to the Design build practice with Valley Crest Companies. Shifting into the realm of sustainability Dan laced his boots and worked up to the position of general superintendent with a Landscape Habitat and Mitigation General Contractor, designing, creating, restoring, and maintaining naturalized habitats.

Moving to the public side of the practice Dan was the Senior Landscape Inspector for the City of Yorba Linda LMAD group. Supervising staff, managing contracts, and design and inspection duties for the City. Dan worked with management and the public to improve the city’s 22,000 trees and over 500 acres of City maintained landscape.

Dan brings a wealth of design, installation, and maintenance experience to CWDG earned over his 24-year journey. Dan’s varied and wide experience on both sides of the table includes the Private and Public sectors at all levels and gives him an understanding of different points of view and the forces involved. Dan has started with a shovel and a pencil and has demonstrated an ability to listen, learn, and advance in the profession. Licensed as a Contractor, Certified Arborist, QAL, FAA Remote Pilot, and being a continual student of all aspects related to the field and process, Dan continues to learn and build while adding items to his tool box and base.

Dan spends his free time with his family, camping, coaching youth baseball, and the restoration and building of classic cars.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in
Landscape Architecture
California State Polytechnic University,
Pomona (2001)
Years of Experience: 25
Years with Firm: 5
LICENSES + CERTIFICATES:

Licensed Landscape Architect
California #6092 (2015-current)
ISA Certified Arborist
WE-11637A (2016-current)
C-27 Contractor License #840206
(2004 - currently inactive)
FAA UAS Remote Pilot
(2017-current)
California Department of
Pesticide Regulation - QAL
122282 BF (2010-current)
AFFILIATIONS:

American Society of Landscape Architects
(ASLA)
Full Member
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
Full Member

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Ms. Allison Rush is a Senior Landscape Architect with Community Works Design Group, with East Coast roots. Her undergraduate work at Penn State focused primarily on the means and methods of interaction between people and public spaces and how they’ve come to shape the landscape we live in today. She discovered the field of Landscape Architecture while fulfilling requirements for her minor in Architectural History and in that moment determined she would go on to receive her Master of Landscape Architecture.

Upon receiving her Master of Landscape Architecture in the spring of 2013, Allison eagerly anticipated her move across the country where she would join her husband as he accepted his dream job opportunity.

Within weeks of her relocation to the West Coast, Allison accepted the position of landscape designer at CWDG.

Allison proved herself to be attentive, ambitious and reliable very early on, learning professional design and project management practices from her CWDG colleagues and mentors. Anxious for additional responsibility and the opportunity to work more closely with clients, she quickly moved into project management roles. In 2016, however, she decided to take a brief hiatus from park planning (as well as her commute from Irvine to Riverside each day) and accepted a new position with a firm specializing in high-end residential design based out of Orange County.

During this time, Allison refused to completely cut ties with her CWDG family agreeing to provide consulting services on a part-time basis. She continued to cultivate her design and creativity skills while learning new 3D modeling programs and graphic techniques to better communicate design intent with the many clients unable to envision the final product from a plan view. In early 2017, CWDG provided Allison with an offer to rejoin the team full time in a leadership role. She graciously accepted and hasn’t looked back since!
Allison excels at understanding how best to configure and optimize outdoor spaces for the health and enjoyment of users of all ages and abilities. Allison also has a strong grasp of designing with various digital media techniques, including CAD, 3D modeling and photo simulation.

With her education and many years with our firm, Allison has been integral in our team’s efforts of conveying and shaping ideas for many important projects throughout California.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts in
Human Geography,
The Pennsylvania State University
(2010)
Master of Landscape Architecture,
Temple University (2013)
Years of Experience: 12
Years with Firm: 10+
LICENSES + CERTIFICATES:

Licensed Landscape Architect:

California #6378 (2018-current)
Certified Access Specialist:

California CASp-1080 (2023-current)
Certified Playground Safety Inspector
California (2023-current)
AFFILIATIONS:

American Society of Landscape
Architects (ASLA)
Full Member
Certified Access Specialist Institute
Full Member
ALLISON RUSH ASLA, CASp, CPSI

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

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Ms. Analicia Escobar-Gomez is Community Works Design Group’s (CWDG) Director of Community Engagement and Senior Project Manager recently joining our firm from the public sector where she held a variety of positions for Riverside County including Senior Park Planner for the Riverside County Regional Park & Open-Space District.

Analicia serves CWDG as a Senior Project Manager for projects ensuring the intent and vision of each project is brought to life through careful and thoughtful design. In addition, Analicia offers our clients effective Community Engagement campaigns with the unique perspective of having been a public sector employee for over 11 years. Analicia designs to develop and enhance a sense of place for each city and agency we work with, utilizing her background in branding and identity building.

Analicia graduated from Cal Poly Pomona, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture in 2007 and began her career as a project manager at Hogle-Ireland, Inc. (Now MIG) working on design guidelines, specific plans, General plan updates and developing City branding as well as creating due diligence reports for land development and working on LEED certifications for projects. Working closely with several cities and municipalities inspired Analicia to complete her Masters in Public Administration and begin a career with the County of Riverside where she fulfilled multiple roles for various departments and ultimately spending over 4 years as Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District’s Senior Park Planner, completing and progressing over $15 million in Capital Improvement and trail projects and assisting in grant and legislative applications leading to millions of dollars in awards and working towards her Doctorate in Public Administration during her tenure.

Recognizing the growing need for talented park planners in Southern California, Analicia joined our team in the hopes of lending her experience and expertise to cities and municipalities throughout California to complete their projects for their communities. Analicia also has managed a design/build residential landscape company for over the last 15 years allowing her to keep an eye on costs, trends and plant availability. Her wide range of education and experience provides her a unique and artistic perspective, paired with a passion for equity and inclusion and a fundamental understanding of the role of the public sector, she lends a level of care, concern, empathy and humanity to each of her projects.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in
Landscape Architecture
California State Polytechnic University,
Pomona (2007)
Masters of Public Administration
California State University,
San Bernardino (2012)
Doctorate of Public Administration
California Baptist University
(Pending Dissertation)
Years of Experience: 20
Years with Firm: 2+
AFFILIATIONS:

California Park & Recreation Society
Full Member
National Recreation and Park Association
Full Member

ANALICIA ESCOBAR-GOMEZ MPA

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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VIRGIL C. AOANAN, PE, SE, QSD
Principal
EDUCATION:

B.S. Civil Engineering | 1979 University of Hawaii
REGISTRATION:
1983 Civil Engineer, California No. 36079
1994 Structural Engineer, California No. 3903
1990 Professional Engineer, New York No. 067561
1994 Civil and Structural Engineer, Washington No. 23349 2012 CASQA Qualified SWPPP Developer and Practitioner (QSD and QSP) SUMMARY:

Mr. Aoanan has over forty years of hands-on experience in civil and structural engineering related to planning, design, management, and construction of aviation, commercial, education, healthcare, housing industrial, institutional, military, municipal, recreation and transportation facilities. He has prepared and executed engineering construction documents (plans, specifications, calculations, requisitions, contracts) in multiple capacities as project manager, project engineer, lead engineer, design engineer, and construction engineer in both the civil and structural disciplines. As a Civil Engineer, Mr. Aoanan is intimately familiar with design issues related to: site development, site and facility condition assessments, public works improvements (B-Permits) storm wet utility design and capacity studies (sanitary sewer, potable and fire water), water management (LID, SWPPP, SUSMP), grading and earthwork calculations, site sustainable design (LEEDS, CHPS), site infrastructure design, capital improvement programming, roadway and streetscapes geometrics, composite utilities coordination and right of way, onsite traffic/parking circulation and analysis, hydrology and hydraulics studies and design, ADA path of travel requirements. In addition, Mr. Aoanan has also extensive design experience not only in on-site improvements as described above but also in off-site improvements involving municipal and jurisdictional interfaces such as the City of Los Angeles B-Permit, California State Water Resources Control Board, California Coastal Commission or similar requirements. As a Structural Engineer, he directly managed and participated in the structural analysis, design, and construction of various types of buildings and structures, new, renovated, and/or seismically retrofitted. These building types and structures include reinforced concrete (cast in place and tilt-up), masonry, wood, and steel.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – PROJECT LIST:

Mr. Aoanan served as Project Manager or Lead Civil/Structural Engineer for the following projects:

Proposal for Optional Environmental Services Task
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 2

2.0 THE ULTRASYSTEMS PROJECT TEAM .............................................................................................. 2

3.0 UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT .......................................................................... 3

4.0 UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT .......................................................................... 3

5.0 WORK PROGRAM APPROACH ............................................................................................................. 5

6.0 WORK PROGRAM..................................................................................................................................... 6

7.0 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................... 14

8.0 COST ESTIMATE .................................................................................................................................... 15  CEQA Assessment 

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
UltraSystems Environmental (UltraSystems) is pleased to provide our qualifications to prepare CEQA compliance documentation for a proposed Baroldi Sycamore Park Expansion project for the City of Cypress (City). The City recently acquired adjacent land, expanding the park from 1.2 acres to approximately 2.2 acres (an 88% increase). The project site is located at 6616 Cerritos Avenue, Cypress, CA.

The City, acting as Lead Agency under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), would require that a comprehensive Initial Study (IS) would be needed to support a determination that a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) is warranted.

This proposal does the following: (1) introduces the members of our Project Team who will remain committed to the project from the time of contract award through adoption of the IS/MND, (2) presents our understanding of the proposed project and upcoming assignment, as well as our approach to ensuring its successful completion, (3) provides a scope of services designed to ensure full compliance with applicable provisions of CEQA and its attendant Guidelines, both as amended, (4) advances a realistic performance schedule by which to successfully complete the scope of services, and (5) identifies the costs estimated to execute the scope of services on a task by task and person basis.

2.0 THE ULTRASYSTEMS PROJECT TEAM
Our Project Team is comprised of individuals with extensive project management and technical expertise and experience applied to the successful preparation of CEQA compliance documents for hundreds of projects throughout California. The Project Team committed to successfully undertaking the environmental review of the proposed project is shown on the table below.

Serving as Project Director will be the firm’s owner, Ms. Betsy A. Lindsay, MURP, Founder/CEO.

She will represent all facets of our firm’s contractual commitments to the City and ensure that all resource requirements are met during the execution of the Work Program. Robert Reicher, MBA will serve as our Senior Project Manager on this assignment. As such, he will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Project Team and will be our Primary Point of Contact with the Client and with the City.

Mr. Reicher has extensive experience preparing and managing CEQA compliance documents and has in the past been involved with the preparation of CEQA documents for numerous park projects in Southern California.

The table below also identifies members of our Project Team. We also utilize one subconsultant, who will prepare the VMT Screening Analysis for this project. The consultant is RK Engineering, who has collaborated with UltraSystems on numerous projects assignments over the past 5 years.

Project Team Key Personnel, Roles, Yrs. of Experience
Team Member Name | Degree Project Role Yrs. exp.

Project Management
Betsy A. Lindsay, MURP, ENV SP
Project Director Contract Administration, Resource Allocation 40+  CEQA Assessment 

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Team Member Name | Degree Project Role Yrs. exp.

Robert Reicher, MBA, ENV SP
Senior Project Manager
Project Management, Project Description, CEQA Deliverables QA/QC– Primary Point of Contact 40+
Billye Breckenridge, BS
Deputy Project Manager
Land Use, Alternatives, Cumulative Effects, Mandatory Findings of Significance, CEQA Deliverables QA/QC – Alternate Contact 26 Key Technical Staff
Dr. Michael Rogozen, D. Env.

Senior Principal Engineer Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Emissions Assessment, Noise 40 Isha Shah, MS
Senior Engineer Energy, Air Quality 8
Michelle Tollett, BS, ISA
Senior Biologist Biological Resources 24
Megan Doukakis, MS
Cultural Resources Manager Cultural Resources, Tribal Cultural Resources (AB 52) 43 Stephen Chesterman, B.Eng
GIS Analyst GIS, Spatial Analysis 30
Michael Milroy, MS
Project Manager Geology, Soils, Hydrology, Mineral Resources 19 Steven Borjeson, BA
Senior Planner Aesthetics, Agricultural Resources, Recreation, Wildfires 10 Ryan Nordess, BA
Senior Planner
Population and Housing, Public Services, Utilities/Service Systems, Recreation 10
Subconsultant
Justin Tucker, BS, PE
Principal Traffic Engineer
RK Engineering
VMT Screening Analysis 20

1.1 Key Management Personnel For this Project
Presented below are the bios of Betsy Lindsay, Project Director, and Robert Reicher, UltraSystems’ designated Senior Project Manager.

ETSY LINDSAY, MURP, ENV SP | Principal-in-Charge/Project Director As UltraSystems’ Principal, Ms. Lindsay will ensure client satisfaction with those services provided by the UltraSystems Project Team under this contract to the City.

In this role, Ms. Lindsay will be responsible for assuring resources are available to complete this project within budget and on schedule. She will help oversee the quality assurance program and be the primary contact for all matters relating to the contract with the City, and its execution.

Ms. Lindsay has over 40 years of experience, has successfully prepared over 500 environmental documents for a broad spectrum of projects, and has managed over 20 large-scale, On-call/as-needed contracts that have encompassed thousands of task orders relating to public agency projects. Below are listed some of the EIRs and large projects she has been involved with over her career.

EDUCATION
 MURP., Urban and Regional Planning, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA  B.S., Geography, California State University, Long Beach, CA  CEQA Assessment 

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PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS, LICENSES AND AFFILIATIONS
• Institute of Sustainable Infrastructure, Envision Sustainability Professional

SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Ronald Reagan Sports Park Trails, Temecula, CA - – IS/MND • Seaside Lagoon and Waterfront Promenade, Redondo Beach, CA – IS/MND • Rio Hondo Park, Pico Rivera, CA – IS/MND
• OC Loop Bike Trail, Segments O, P, and Q, Orange County, CA – IS/MND and CE • Western Sector Improvement Area Plan, Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA - Addendum • Gilman Historic Ranch and Wagon Museum IS-MND, Riverside County, CA – IS/MND • Hart Park Pickleball and Fitness Circuit Design, Orange, CA – EA/CE • RivCoParks Butterfield Overland Trail, Riverside, CA – IS/MND • Max Lenail Memorial Bridge in Mission Trails Regional Park, San Diego, CA – IS/MND • Zocalo Park Project, Baldwin Park, CA - CE
• Richard T. Steed Memorial Park/ Baron Von Willard Dog Park, San Clemente, CA – IS/MND and Addendum
ROBERT REICHER, MBA, ENV SP | Senior Project Manager
Mr. Reicher has been active in the real estate industry for over 40 years, holding positions with major developers and independent consulting firms. He has served as an advisor and consultant to many prominent builders, developers, major corporations, lenders, and government agencies throughout the nation and has provided expert witness and litigation support services for both public and private sector entities. As a Senior Project Manager at UltraSystems, he has managed teams of environmental consultants, planners and technical analysts for projects in all major land uses, including recreational, residential, retail, commercial office, mixed use, medical, educational, institutional, and logistics.

EDUCATION
 MBA, Marketing, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA  B.S., Marketing, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS, LICENSES AND AFFILIATIONS
• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)
• Real Estate Broker, State of CA

RECENT SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Richard T. Steed Memorial Park/ Baron Von Willard Dog Park, San Clemente, CA – IS/MND and Addendum
• Rio Hondo Park, Pico Rivera, CA – IS/MND
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• Ronald Reagan Sports Park Trails, Temecula, CA – IS/MND • Seaside Lagoon and Waterfront Promenade, Redondo Beach, CA – IS/MND • RivCoParks Santa Ana River Bottom (SARB), Riverside, CA – IS/MND • Barranca Channel Multi-Use Trail, Irvine, CA – IS/MND • Laguna Beach High School Aquatic Center, Laguna Beach, CA – IS/MND • Centennial High School Aquatic Center, Corona, CA – IS/MND • Fontana Civic Center Expansion and Renovation, Fontana, CA – IS/MND and Addendum • The District at Jurupa Valley Specific Plan, Jurupa Valley, CA – EIR • Santa Barbara County Calle Real Campus, Santa Barbara, CA – EIR • Midland Plaza Shopping Center, Fontana, CA – IS/MND
• Green Day Village Mixed Use, Desert Hot Springs, CA – IS/MND

1.2 Key Subconsultant
The following information provides a summary description of our subconsultant.

RK ENGINERRING | Traffic Impact Report and VMT Screening RK Engineering Group, Inc. (RK) is a full-service transportation engineering firm that designs strategies to effectively manage traffic flow and parking demand for vehicles arriving and departing your facility. Justin Tucker, BS, PE, Principal Engineer would lead the preparation of the VMT Screening Assessment for this proposed project.

3.0 WORK PROGRAM APPROACH
Our approach to preparing the Initial Study will be relatively straightforward. For each environmental factor, current baseline conditions and where applicable, projected baseline conditions will be presented in sufficient detail to enable the reader to not only understand what they are, but how they may change because of the proposed park project. The impact analyses provided in the Initial Study will employ methods and comprise levels of detail commensurate with the specificity of available baseline conditions data. The background data collection and the technical reports to be prepared will provide the foundation for most impact discussions. For each environmental factor, the type and extent of all applicable impacts will be presented and be focused by the questions under each environmental factor as set forth in Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines.

Thereafter, all identified impacts will be assigned a level of significance based on established quantitative and qualitative Thresholds of Significance. Mitigation measures will then be developed if warranted. Our approach to the mitigation measure discussions under each environmental factor is to first identify project features designed to minimize a particular impact, then identify regulatory compliance requirements designed to minimize a particular significant impact, and lastly, present any mitigation measures required to reduce any identified potential significant impacts.

We understand that it is critical to maintain ongoing communications with City staff throughout the IS preparation period. Most important among the reasons to do so is that in the event a problematic impact conclusion is identified, immediate notification to the City of the relevant circumstances would enable the design team of the circumstances and, if necessary, affect a project change addressing the problematic issue.
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UltraSystems is requesting that the City provide the following documents for analysis in the IS/MND:
• Phase I ESA, if available
• Preliminary Drainage Report with Hydraulic Calculations • Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP)
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

4.0 WORK PROGRAM
Our Work Program follows and is organized by Major Tasks and Tasks.

MAJOR TASK 1.0 – PROJECT INITIATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT & PROJECT DESCRIPTION Task 1.1: Project Kick-Off and Progress Meetings. This Task consists of attendance by our Project Director and Sr. Project Manager at one (1) virtual Project kick-off meeting . This meeting is critical to setting the tone for all subsequent efforts. This task also includes the attendance of our Sr. Project Manager at Project progress meetings during the contract performance period. It is anticipated that all of these meetings will be held virtually. UltraSystems will be available throughout the term of our services to respond to City staff requests for input concerning various aspects of the CEQA process.

UltraSystems will be responsible for taking the minutes of the meeting and distributing those minutes to City staff and any other persons/entities deemed appropriate by the City. The purpose of the orientation meeting is to: (1) introduce the key participants in the environmental review process; 2) establish lines of authority and the chain of command (3) review and verify the project schedule with all parties; (4) review and verify all project deliverables with all parties; (5) receive all technical studies, along with any other materials the City deems pertinent to the project; and, (6) verify project communication and data/document transfer protocols
Task 1.2: Project Management and Coordination. This Task consists of routine project management and communications functions of our Project Manager and other key technical staff throughout the contract performance period.

Task 1.3: Project Description. Based on information provided by the City, UltraSystems will prepare a Project Description in full compliance with the content provisions set forth in §15124 of the State CEQA Guidelines, as amended. The Project Description will graphically and textually identify the location and boundaries of the Proposed Project on both an area-wide and local basis. The Project Description will then identify the objectives of the Proposed Project and follow that with a discussion of the Project’s technical, economic and environmental characteristics including principal engineering proposals and supporting public service facilities. The Project Description will describe entitlements requiring approval for the proposed project to be implemented.

Specific items to be included in the Project Description include, but are not necessarily limited to:
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Major Task 1.0: Deliverables. One electronic copy each in MS Word and .PDF format of the Draft and Final Project Description.

MAJOR TASK 2.0: TECHNICAL STUDIES
This UltraSystems Major Task includes the collection of all requisite information for those issues for which no stand-alone technical reports are being prepared and the preparation of the technical studies/technical analyses listed below. For all technical reports, drafts of the technical studies will be submitted to the City for review and comment and then revised as warranted to become final technical reports prior to being used to support issue-specific discussions in the Initial Study. All technical studies will be included as appendices to the Initial Study to be prepared for the proposed project.

Task 2.1: Background Data Collection/Evaluation. For those issues in the Initial Study requiring evaluation but for which no technical study will either be prepared or made available by the project applicant, UltraSystems will conduct literature research to document existing conditions at the project site and surrounding area. Sources of data to be used in this analysis include the City of Cypress General Plan and its Program EIR, or other adopted CEQA documents prepared for other projects in the immediate area, and applicable regional policy plans, among others.

Task 2.2: Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Assessment. UltraSystems will prepare an Air Quality Assessment and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Assessment for the proposed project. Existing conditions will be documented by summarizing baseline air quality information, including area topography and meteorology and their influence on air quality; the relevant state and federal ambient air quality standards (AAQS); ambient monitoring data from the closest monitoring station(s) to the project site for the past three years; and attainment status with respect to state and federal AAQS. Ambient monitoring data available from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), California Air Resources Board (ARB), and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) websites will be incorporated. The setting will also identify existing and foreseeable sensitive receptors near the project site. It will also identify existing major sources of air pollutants in the project vicinity, including sources of toxic air contaminants and odorous emissions. The regulatory setting will also discuss plans to achieve the state and federal AAQS, and rules and regulations that may apply to stationary sources associated with operation of the proposed project.

UltraSystems will coordinate with the project team to develop construction equipment and phasing assumptions. Maximum daily construction emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5) and sulfur oxides (SOx) will be estimated with the California Emissions Estimator Model® (CalEEMod). Operational emissions, • Project background summary
• Architectural theme characteristics
• Landscaping characteristics, including a
plant palette
• Hardscaping characteristics
• Lighting characteristics, including
parking, way finding, and security
• Vehicular access points and onsite
vehicular circulation and parking
• Water, wastewater, and storm-water
infrastructure characteristics
• Offsite improvements required to
implement the Project
• Development phasing and construction
phasing
• Grading and soil balance
• Construction material and vehicle
staging areas (i.e., lay-down areas)
• Graphics and exhibits necessary to
supplement the narrative including
regional and vicinity location maps and
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including those from project-generated traffic, will be estimated with the same software. Where significant impacts are identified, mitigation measures will be identified and discussed. Mitigation measures in the form of land use and energy policies and best management practices will be recommended to reduce or avoid potential project specific or cumulative impacts on air quality.

Where possible, the effectiveness of the mitigation measures will be quantified, and the significance of the impacts with mitigation will be reevaluated and compared to the significance thresholds.

The GHG analysis will obtain information necessary to evaluate the two significance criteria prescribed in Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines. One criterion requires estimation of the GHG emissions by the project, and the other evaluates the project’s consistency with GHG reduction policies and programs.

The emissions estimation portion of the analysis will include the following:
• Using CalEEMod, calculate annual emissions of the principal GHGs (carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide) and carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) during construction. • Following SCAQMD guidance, “amortize” construction emissions over 30 years of project operations,
• Review the traffic impact analysis Trip Generation & Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Study prepared by RK Engineering for the project to determine whether there would be an increase in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and/or a change in traffic volumes and speeds due to the project.
• Use the ARB’s EMFAC2021 software to estimate annual traffic related GHG emissions without and with the project. These emissions will be combined with the annual amortized construction emissions to determine annual GHG emissions. • Propose, with input from the City, quantitative or semi-quantitative thresholds of significance for GHG emissions for use in this analysis.
• Recommend mitigation measures, as needed, for GHG emissions from the project.

The second portion of analysis will include a review of applicable GHG emissions reduction policies and plans to determine whether the project would conflict with those plans. UltraSystems will determine whether the project would be designed to comply with the provisions of the California Green Building Code, Title 24, Part 11 of the California Code of Regulations or would otherwise incorporate measures to minimize energy use. These project features would assist City staff in meeting their GHG emission reduction targets. All modeling data and/or data work sheets will be included within the Initial Study Technical Appendices.

Task 2.3: Biological Resources. UltraSystems’ biologists will research readily available information, including relevant literature, databases, agency web sites, various previously completed reports and management plans, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, maps, aerial imagery from public domain sources, and in-house records to: 1) assess habitats, special-status plant and wildlife species, jurisdictional waters, critical habitats, and wildlife corridors that may occur in and near the project site, and 2) identify local or regional plans, policies, and regulations that may apply to the project.
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Following the literature review, biologists will conduct a reconnaissance-level biological survey on the project site and a 150-meter/500-foot zone out from the project site. This survey area is referred to as the Biological Study Area (BSA). The survey will include the following:
• Habitat assessment and plant community mapping.
• General plant survey.
• General wildlife survey.
• Jurisdictional assessment.
• Wildlife movement evaluation.

The pedestrian survey will be conducted during the daylight hours and will cover all accessible areas of the BSA. Observations will also be made with aerial imagery for inaccessible areas. A biologist will characterize the existing habitat and search for the presence of sensitive plant communities, specialstatus plants and wildlife, jurisdictional areas, and potential wildlife corridors.

Following completion of the reconnaissance-level biological surveys, UltraSystems will prepare a biological resources evaluation report that will: 1) summarize existing conditions; 2) assess the potential presence of sensitive biological resources; 3) analyze the potential impacts on those resources from project implementation; 4) recommend, as appropriate, best management practices (BMPs), avoidance and protection measures, and mitigation measures to avoid, eliminate and/or reduce environmental impacts to less than significant levels; and 5) an identification of biological permits or approvals that the project may need. The report will include: 1) methods and results of the literature review and field surveys; 2) figures depicting the size and location of plant communities and other sensitive biological resources; 3) complete flora and fauna compendium; and 4) site photographs.

Task 2.4: Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment. UltraSystems will prepare a Cultural Resources Assessment for the proposed project. California Assembly Bill (AB) 52 requires consultation with California Native American tribes that are traditionally and culturally affiliated with the geographic area where projects require a (1) notice of preparation (NOP) or (2) Notice of Intent (NOI) to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND). AB 52 requires lead agencies to consult with these tribes, if they desire, regarding project alternatives, recommended mitigation measures, or potential significant effects before the release of the project environmental review document. The Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) would be contacted to request a search to identify Sacred Lands and cultural significant sites, if any, and obtain a list of Native American tribes, organizations and interested individuals that should be contacted to provide information on culturally important sites within the one-half mile Area of Potential Effect (APE). Prehistoric and historic archaeological literature and record reviews would include Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), cultural technical reports, site records, previous assessments, research designs, monitoring programs, and related cultural documentation to identify cultural resources within the APE. Records will be reviewed at the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) Center at California State University Fullerton.

A pedestrian survey of the project site following standard professional archaeological procedures would be conducted to determine if cultural resources are present on the surface and identify areas with a high possibility of containing subsurface cultural resources. Artifacts, features, sites, and structures greater than 50-years of age, if any, would be photographed and recorded. Based on these data, a Phase I Cultural Resource Survey Report would be prepared to: (1) document research methodology and findings, (2) provide recommendations for avoidance or preservation of cultural  CEQA Assessment 

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resources, if any, that may be encountered during construction or other project activities, and (3) provide mitigation measures to protect and preserve cultural resource if avoidance is not feasible in compliance with CEQA and local standards. A site record and/or site record update would be completed and submitted to appropriate agencies upon completion of the field survey. The Phase I Cultural Report would be provided as an appendix to the IS/MND. As required, the City will handle AB52 consultation requirements with the Native American Tribes.

Task 2.5: Paleontological Resources Search. UltraSystems will contact the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum (LACM) to request previously recorded paleontological resources for the project site and vicinity. After a literature review, a pedestrian survey following standard professional paleontological procedures will be conducted to assess outcrops of the underlying geology to locate paleontological resources. The methods and findings of the assessment, including impacts and any required mitigation measures, will be discussed in the IS/MND. The records search results from the LACM will be included as an appendix to the IS/MND.

Task 2.6: Noise Impact Assessment. UltraSystems will prepare a noise impact assessment for the proposed project. This study will document ambient noise levels experienced along the studied roadway segments and at the property lines to the project site. It will estimate noise levels with project operation and existing sources of literature documenting stationary sources. Ambient noise levels will be documented using a Quest Technologies, SoundPro, DL-1-1/3 noise meter that meets the standards outlined in ANSI S1.13-2020 (American National Standard Measurement of Sound Pressure Levels in Air).
• Noise levels generated by construction and operational activities will be calculated.

UltraSystems has substantial experience with calculating noise levels, including demolition and site preparation, excavation, and building construction. Estimated construction noise levels will be compared to the City’s General Plan Noise Element, and the Municipal Code to determine whether significant impacts would occur. Using noise prediction modeling, UltraSystems will determine the potential for the project to cause a substantial permanent noise increase above levels without the project at the property line. • Predicted noise levels will be compared to adopted thresholds and goals, policies, and objectives from the General Plan and conclusions will be drawn as to whether any potential increase would represent a significant acoustical impact requiring mitigation. Noise levels generated by onsite uses, machinery during construction and operation, construction trucks and operation vans, landscape equipment, will also be discussed and compared to adopted standards. Mitigation will be proposed for all significant noise impacts. • Use of heavy earthmoving equipment during construction can generate enough vibration to adversely affect nearby receivers. UltraSystems will perform a vibration screening analysis, using methods and reference vibration levels from the Federal Transit Administration’s Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual to determine whether construction vibration would be high enough to damage structures or cause annoyance to sensitive receivers.

Task 2.7: CEQA VMT Screening Analysis. As a subconsultant to UltraSystems, RK Engineering will provide the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Screening Analysis, which consists of the following:

1. Discuss the project with the Client.
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2. Obtain the most current site plan and land use data for the project.

3. Determine the project’s trip generation utilizing the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) trip generation rates. RK Engineering will also take into account any existing trip credits that may be applicable to the project.

4. Compare the project trip generation to City of Cypress level of service analysis requirements and conclude that a full traffic impact study is not warranted for the project.

5. Perform a VMT screening analysis for the project Recommended Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines for VehiclesMilesTraveled and Level of ServiceAssessment.

6. RK will attempt to screen the project out from a full VMT analysis.

7. Summarize the results of the analysis in a memorandum letter report.

Major Task 2.0 Deliverables. One PDF and MS Word formats each of all Major Task 2.0 Technical Reports.

MAJOR TASK 3.0 - INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Task 3.1: Administrative Draft Initial Study. UltraSystems will prepare an Administrative Draft IS pursuant to the requirements of CEQA § 21080 and §§ 15060 through 15065 of the State CEQA Guidelines, both as amended. Based on our review of other similar documents previously prepared for the City, the Admin. Draft IS will open with an introduction that: identifies what the document is, explains CEQA, and then the role it plays in the environmental review process. Next, the document will describe the proposed project. The project description will be followed by a page identifying what determination the City (as Lead Agency) has made regarding the significance of the effects attributable to the proposed project.

As mentioned previously, the City has already preliminarily determined that the proposed project is unlikely to yield environmental impacts which cannot be mitigated to less than significant levels. Our firm agrees with the City’s preliminary determination. The next section of the Administrative Draft IS contains the environmental review of the proposed project. This environmental assessment portion of the Admin. Draft IS patterned after State CEQA Guidelines Appendix G. The environmental factors to be addressed in the Admin. Draft IS are displayed below.

Assuming that the City’s current preliminary determination holds, the information developed in the IS will serve as substantial evidence that supports a preliminary conclusion that: (1) the project would not produce a significant effect on the environment, and a Negative Declaration (ND) may be issued, or (2) the project would not produce a significant effect on the environment provided that recommended proposed mitigation measures are implemented, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) may be issued.

Environmental Factors Addressed in the Initial Study
Aesthetics Greenhouse Gas Emissions Population/Housing
Agricultural & Forestry
Resources
Hazardous Materials Public Services
Air Quality Hydrology and Water Quality Recreation
Biological Resources Land Use/Planning Transportation/Traffic/Parking Cultural Resources Mandatory Findings of
Significance Tribal Cultural Resources
Geology & Soils Noise Utilities and Service Systems
Energy Mineral Resources Wildfire
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It is noted that the environmental assessment portion of the Admin. Draft would be based on the technical studies identified in Major Task 2.0, and other informational sources. Upon completion, the Admin. Draft IS will be submitted to the City for review and comment.

Task 3.2: Administrative Draft MND and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP). UltraSystems would use the Initial Study as the basis for preparation of the administrative draft MND. Mitigation measures would be selected to avoid or reduce potential environmental impacts to less than significant levels, where feasible. UltraSystems will also prepare a draft MMRP pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15097. The MMRP will specify: ( 1) the responsibility for implementation; (2) the timing for implementation; (3) the mechanisms of monitoring activities, including the frequency, contact and format for reporting requirements; and (4) the content, requirements and ultimate disposition of a Final MMRP.

Major Task 3.0: Deliverables. One electronic copy each in MS Word and PDF format of the Administrative Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.

MAJOR TASK 4.0 - PUBLIC DRAFT INITIAL STUDY, MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
Task 4.1: Public Draft IS/MND and MMRP. After receipt of the City’s comments on the administrative draft IS/MND and MMRP, UltraSystems will revise the administrative draft IS/MND and MMRP based on the comments received and resubmit it to the City as the Public Draft IS/MND.

The City will be responsible for public circulation and all public noticing.

Major Task 4.0: Deliverables. One electronic copy in MS Word format of the Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.

MAJOR TASK 5.0 - PUBLIC AND AGENCY REVIEW
Task 5.1: Public and Agency Review of Draft IS/MND. This Task consists of posting, filing and circulating Draft IS/MND. Distribution will occur in accordance with a list to be provided by City staff.

UltraSystems will coordinate the production of copies for public distribution and deliver the environmental document (IS/MND) to the State Clearinghouse. The budget for this scope of work includes the payment of any required fees and assumes the reimbursement of fees by the City. This Task is detailed below.
• UltraSystems will secure a distribution list from City staff and review it to make certain that it includes all applicable Local, Responsible and Trustee agencies defined in CEQA Guidelines § 15381 and § 15386.
• UltraSystems will prepare and distribute a Notice of Intent to Adopt (NOI) to the County Clerk and State Clearinghouse to announce the 30-day public review period as required by Public Resources Code § 21091(b) and CEQA Guidelines § 15073(a). UltraSystems will send the NOI to the County Clerk. UltraSystems will also prepare and send a copy of the Notice of Completion (NOC) and the State Summary Form to the State Clearinghouse, along with the IS/MND.
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• UltraSystems will mail up to 25 required notices to affected agencies and interested persons, or stakeholders. Mailings will be via US mail. Additionally, all Native American Tribes will be sent notices via US Mail. The NOI will indicate the final day for accepting written comments, along with the website location for the IS/MND on the City’s website.

Major Task 5.0: Deliverables. One electronic copy each of the Notice of Completion, Notice of Intent to Adopt, Final Distribution List, and filing fee payment receipts.

MAJOR TASK 6.0 - FINAL IS/MND/MMRP AND PUBLIC HEARING ATTENDANCE/NOD Task 6.1: Response to Comments. UltraSystems will prepare responses to environmental comments received on the Draft IS/MND. Upon receiving comments on the IS/MND during the 30- day review period, UltraSystems would review the content of the letters to determine the nature and extent of the response to comments (RTCs) effort. This scope of work assumes UltraSystems will prepare responses for up to 10 individual environmental comments received on the Draft IS/MND.

The RTCs would be provided to the City, and after receiving one set of consolidated comments from the City, the RTCs would be finalized. Responding to more than 10 individual comments would be done on a time and materials basis with prior approval by the City.

Task 6.2: Final IS/MND and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. UltraSystems will prepare the final IS/MND that will include revisions to the Draft IS/MND based on comments received. If required, UltraSystems will assist the City in soliciting and incorporating the views of Responsible Agencies regarding the scope and the appropriate aspects of the monitoring and reporting program and finalizing the MMRP.

Task 6.3: Public Hearing Attendance. UltraSystems will attend and participate in two (2) public hearings to answer questions regarding the environmental document and its analysis. UltraSystems, in cooperation with the City will help prepare the materials needed and participate in the hearing to the extent determined appropriate.

If environmental issues arise at the hearing requiring additional investigation(s) beyond the scope of work within this proposal, UltraSystems will provide the City with specific recommendations concerning an appropriate response. UltraSystems would prepare any additional studies that may be required immediately after receiving the City’s authorization to proceed.

Task 6.4: Prepare and File Notice of Determination. UltraSystems will draft a Notice of Determination for City Staff review prior to the final public hearing on proposed project. Within five (5) working days of IS/MND/MMRP adoption, UltraSystems’ staff will post the NOD with the Office of the County Clerk. UltraSystems will provide payment of County Clerk filing fees necessary to file the NOD with the County Clerk and be reimbursed by the City. A copy of the NOD will also be sent to the State Clearinghouse.

Major Task 6.0: Deliverables. One electronic copy each of the RTC, Final IS/MND and MMRP and NOD.
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5.0 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
TASK
NO.

TASK NAME
TASK

DURATION
(WEEKS)

CUMULATIVE

DURATION
(WEEKS)

1.0 PROJECT INITIATION

1.1 Project Kick-Off Meeting 0.1 < 1

1.2 Progress Meetings n/a n/a

1.2 Public Hearings n/a n/a

1.2 Project Management/Coordination Continuous Continuous

1.3 Project Description 3-4 3-4

2.0 BACKGROUND DATA COLLECTION/TECHNICAL STUDIES

2.1 Background Data Collection/Evaluation 2-3
12 2.2 Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Emissions Impact Assessment 2

2.3 Cultural Resources Record Search 12

2.4 Noise Impact Assessment 2

2.5 Paleontological Resources Assessment 12

2.6 Traffic Impact Assessment 4-6

2.7 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment 4

3.0 INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION/MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING

PROGRAM

3.1 Administrative Initial Study 5 17

3.2 Administrative Draft MND/EA and MMRP 2 19

3.3 Draft IS/Draft MND/EA/Draft MMRP 4 23

3.4 Notice and Circulate Draft IS/MND/MMRP < 1 24

4.0 FINAL IS/MND/MMRP AND NOTICING

4.1 Response to Comments 2 26

4.2 Final IS/MND/MMRP 2 28

4.3 Public Hearings TBD TBD

4.4 Prepare and File NOD TBD TBD
WORK PROGRAM SCHEDULE 28+
Schedule Assumptions:

1. Task 1 start date is assumed to be the week UltraSystems is provided a written authorization to begin work from the Client.

2. Preparation of the Project Description would commence immediately after the Project kick-off meeting. UltraSystems will seek sign-off on the Project Description from the Client.

3. Public Hearing dates are to be determined by the City.

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Table 8.0-2

ULTRASYSTEMS LABOR RATE SCHEDULE

PROFESSIONAL STAFF HOURLY
RATE
Director $200
Senior Project Manager $195
Deputy Project Manager $190
Senior Principal Engineer $190
Scientist/Engineer $185
Senior Planner $170
Associate Planner $165
Planner/Environmental Analyst $160
Senior Biologist II $170
Staff Biologist II $160
Staff Biologist I $155
Cultural Specialist $165
Archaeologist $160
Senior GIS Analyst $165
Word Processor $130
Consultant support (printing, reproduction and other direct expenses) will be billed at a rate of cost plus ten (10) percent. Automobile mileage will be charged at IRS standard rates. Travel time will be billed as indicated in the hourly rate schedule above. Invoices will be submitted monthly for work in progress and at completion of contract obligations and are payable upon receipt.

Fees not paid within thirty (30) days of invoice date may be assessed as an interest charge of one and onehalf (1.5) percent per month, from the date due (net 30). Attorney fees and court costs incurred for collection of delinquent accounts will be borne by the client.

CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
City Council Regular 10.

FROM: Shannon DeLong, City Manager
DATE: 05/26/2026
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Ratifying a Proclamation of a Local Emergency in Regard to the Garden Grove Chemical Leak

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution Ratifying a Proclamation of a Local Emergency issuance of the Local Emergency Directive by the City Manager acting as the Director of Emergency Services in Regard to the Garden Grove Chemical Leak.

SUMMARY
On Thursday, May 21, 2026, Orange County Fire Authority responded to reports of a hazardous materials incident involving large industrial storage tanks in Garden Grove, California. The active incident has continued to evolve, with ongoing cooling and containment operations attempting to neutralize the chemical polymer and render it stable.

Evacuation orders ensued that evening in parts of Stanton and Garden Grove. On Friday, May 22, 2026, the evacuation area expanded to the south-east portion of the City of Cypress. The Cypress Community Center opened as an emergency evacuation site for impacted residents that were under orders to evacuate, and the Incident Command was relocated to a site within the City of Cypress. By 7:00 p.m., there were approximately 260 people in the Cypress Community Center with efforts underway to secure overnight shelter for evacuees for an undetermined number of nights.

DISCUSSION
Chapter 8 of the City of Cypress Municipal Code outlines the procedures for emergency operations. Chapter 8-A-6(a)(1) of the City of Cypress municipal code states, request the City Council to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a "local emergency" if the City Council is in session, or to issue such proclamation if the City Council is not in session.

Whenever a local emergency is proclaimed by the Director, the City Council shall take action to ratify the proclamation within seven (7) days thereafter or the proclamation shall have no further force or effect .

Adoption of this resolution will ratify the issuance of the Local Emergency Directive by the City Manager acting as the Director of Emergency Services. Staff therefore recommends the City Council adopt the resolution.

According to fire and law enforcement reports, there is a toxic chemical leak from an aerospace manufacturing business located at 12122 Western Avenue in Garden Grove.

This location is in close proximity to the City of Cypress. The release is from a 34,000 gallon tank containing methyl methacrylate, an industrial chemical used in plastics and manufacturing. The chemical leak poses a significant risk to public health, safety, and property because, according to fire and law enforcement reports at the time of this Proclamation, the failed tank cannot be secured and mitigated. There is a possibility that thousands of gallons of chemicals could spill into the facility’s parking lot or there may be an explosion that could lead to major damage to surrounding properties and possible contamination of the local air quality at levels hazardous to humans, animals, and other living organisms.

Fire and law enforcement authorities have imposed evacuation orders in portions of Cypress, California and portions of Garden Grove, California. Resources from the Orange County Fire Authority, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Cypress Police Department, Garden Grove Police Department, and the Orange County Health Department have already been deployed into the affected areas, including the City of Cypress. Based upon the scope of the toxic chemical leak and the challenge to containment, there exists the potential that said incidents have, and are likely to become beyond the control of the normal services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the regularly constituted branches and departments of City government.

The City Manager, as your Director of Emergency Services, has determined that sufficient factual circumstances exist to warrant the proclamation of a local emergency. The same has been reviewed by the City Attorney and found to meet the legal requirements to so proclaim. Accordingly, staff and the City Attorney recommend that you adopt the resolution ratifying the actions of the City Manager.

BUDGET IMPACT
None at this time.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed this staff report, the declaration of emergency and the draft resolution.

APPROVED BY: Shannon DeLong, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution Approving Proclamation of the City Manager Declaring the Existence of Local Emergency
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS CALIFORNIA RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER’S PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY WHEREAS, Section 8A-5 of the Cypress Municipal Code empowers the City Manager, acting as the Director of Emergency Services, to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when said City is affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity; and
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2026, the City Manager did find that conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property have arisen within the City, caused by toxic chemical leak from an aerospace manufacturing business located at 12122 Western Avenue, Garden Grove. This location is in close proximity to the City of Cypress. The release is from a 34,000 gallon tank containing methyl methacrylate, an industrial chemical used in plastics and manufacturing; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager issued a Proclamation of Local Emergency on May 22, 2026, a copy of which is attached hereto as "Exhibit A" and incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, Section 8A-6 of the Municipal Code requires that the City Council ratify said proclamation within seven (7) days thereafter, or the proclamation shall have no further force or effect; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the conditions of extreme peril described in the Proclamation of Local Emergency continue to exist, and that local resources are, or may be, insufficient to cope with the effects of said emergency.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AS FOLLOWS:

1. Ratification: The City Council hereby ratifies, confirms, and approves the Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the City Manager on May 22, 2026.

2. Period of Emergency: The local emergency shall be deemed to continue to exist until its termination is proclaimed by the City Council.

3. Emergency Powers: During the existence of said local emergency, the powers, functions, and duties of the City Manager and the emergency organization of this City shall be those prescribed by state law, the City Charter, and the Municipal Code.

4. State and Federal Assistance: City staff is authorized to take all necessary actions to seek financial, logistical, and medical assistance from state and federal agencies to mitigate the impacts of this emergency.

5. Review: The City Council shall review the need for continuing the local emergency the next regular City Council meeting scheduled for June 9, 2026, or as required by law, until this resolution is terminated.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this _____ day of ____________, 2026.

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MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS

STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
I, LISA BERGLUND, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the said City Council held on the 26th day of May, 2026 by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
Attachment: Exhibit A
Proclamation of the City Manager of the City of Cypress, California, Acting as the Director of Emergency Services, Proclaiming the Existence of Local Emergency with the City

EXHIBIT A

CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
City Council Regular 11.

FROM: Jason Machado, Senior Management Analyst
DATE: 05/26/2026
SUBJECT: Discussion of an Indigenous People Land Acknowledgment by the Cypress City Council Proposed by Council Member Strong Carnahan

RECOMMENDATION
Discuss Adding an Indigenous People Land Acknowledgment to City Council Meetings Proposed by Council Member Strong Carnahan.

DISCUSSION
During the March 12, 2026, City Council meeting, Council Member Strong Carnahan motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chang, agendizing for discussion by the Cypress CIty Council an Indigenous People land acknowledgment to the beginning of City Council meetings.

BUDGET IMPACT
There is no budget impact at this time.

LEGAL REVIEW
No legal review is required.

APPROVED BY: Shannon DeLong, City Manager
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
City Council Regular 12.

FROM: Jason Machado, Senior Management Analyst
DATE: 05/26/2026
SUBJECT: Discussion of Changes to the City Council Meeting Agenda Structure Proposed by Council Member Burke

RECOMMENDATION
Discuss changes to the City Council Meeting Agenda Structure Proposed by Council Member Burke.

DISCUSSION
During the May 12, 2026, City Council meeting, Council Member Burke motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chang, that changes to the City Council meeting agenda structure be agendized for discussion by the City Council.

BUDGET IMPACT
There is no budget impact at this time.

LEGAL REVIEW
No legal review is required.

APPROVED BY: Shannon DeLong, City Manager