Hermosa Beach City Council
September 8, 2026

8 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Firm Profile
Fehr & Peers Firm Profile
Fehr & Peers is a transportation planning and
engineering firm with 24 offices and over 400 staff
nationwide. Fehr & Peers is not owned (totally or
partially) by another firm or individual. Since 1985,
the firm has partnered with public and private clients
to design safer, more effective ways for people and
goods to move—creating spaces where everyone can
thrive, today and for generations to come.

Fehr & Peers’ experience conducting CEQA/NEPA
transportation studies for the South Bay region, Long
Beach and Los Angeles span well over a decade,
including multiple cycles of CEPA/NEPA on-call
contracts. The firm has evaluated projects ranging
from visitor-serving uses to freight on all types of
environmental documents including Environmental
Impact Statements (EIS)/Environmental Impact
Report’s (EIR), supplemental EIRs, Mitigated Negative
Declaration’s (MND), and peer reviews.

Fehr & Peers has extensive experience working in
the City of Hermosa Beach, including 18 projects
over the last 13 years. Projects include:

D Plan Hermosa Addendum EIR
D Hermosa Beach VMT Data Collection and Analysis
D Hermosa Beach Traffic Count Monitoring for Mobility/Outdoor Pilots D Jack’s Hermosa Beach Caltrans Analysis
From our Long Beach office, we are working closely with other Beach Cities, including Redondo and Manhattan Beach, and the South Bay Cities Council of Governments on multiple environmental documents for specific development projects and the specific plans, including:

D South Bay Cities Land Use and Transportation Climate Action Plan D Manhattan Beach Outdoor Dining Study
D Shade Hotel EIR and Parking Study Peer Review
D Manhattan Beach Westdrift Hotel Parking Study
D The Pointe at South Bay Traffic Impact Analysis
Firm Name and Address:

Fehr & Peers, 100 Oceangate, Suite 1425,
Long Beach, CA 90802
Primary Contact:

Michael Kennedy, AICP, LEED AP, Principal
562-304-9277
[email protected]
Founded:
1985
Legal Form:

California S Corporation
Federal Tax ID Number:
68-0065540

9 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Organizational Chart
Organizational Chart
Team Organization
Below is Rincon’s proposed project team for the City’s On-Call Environmental Consulting Services contract.

The team is organized to provide a single point of contact for the City while drawing upon specialized technical expertise in CEQA document preparation and peer review, air quality and greenhouse gas analysis, biological resources, cultural resources, and environmental site assessments. This flexible structure allows Rincon to efficiently respond to a variety of task orders while providing consistent project management, quality control, and technical excellence.

C Key Rincon Team Member
C Subconsultant (Fehr & Peers)
C Danielle Griffith, JD
Principal-in-Charge
C Vanessa Villanueva
Project Manager/
Contract Manager
C Bill Vosti
Air Quality/Greenhouse
Gas Emissions/Noise
C May Lau
Biological Resources
Lead
C Shannon Carmack
Cultural Resources
Lead
C Ryan Thacher, PhD, PE
Phase I and II ESA
Lead
C Michael Kennedy,

AICP, LEED AP
Transportation Principal
C Miguel Nunez
Transportation Support
Jaime Grunden
Biological Resources
Support
Linda Kry, RPA
Cultural Resources
Support

10 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Biographies of Key Staff
Biographies of Key Staff
Biographies for Key Personnel
Rincon has assembled a multidisciplinary team of environmental planners and technical specialists with extensive experience supporting California municipalities through all phases of CEQA compliance. Our team combines deep expertise in environmental document preparation and peer review, technical studies, and public agency coordination with a thorough understanding of the unique planning and environmental considerations facing coastal communities throughout the South Bay region. Serving as a responsive extension of City staff, we provide efficient, high-quality environmental review services that help agencies navigate complex projects, meet regulatory requirements, and maintain project schedules. Biographies for all key team members are included on the following pages. Detailed resumes can be found in Appendix A.

Danielle Griffith, JD
Principal-in-Charge
Danielle has more than 20 years of experience providing environmental planning, CEQA compliance, and land use consulting services for public agencies throughout California. She specializes in managing multidisciplinary teams and directing the preparation and peer review of CEQA documents, including EIRs, MNDs, Initial Studies, exemption determinations, and associated technical studies.

Danielle has extensive experience supporting Community Development and Planning Departments through on-call environmental consulting contracts, serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for environmental review, project management, and regulatory compliance. These Cities include Laguna Beach, Long Beach, Redondo Beach and City of Los Angeles (City Planning, Department of Water and Power, Recreation and Park and, Bureau of Engineering.

Her expertise includes coordinating technical analyses related to transportation, air quality, greenhouse gases, noise, cultural resources, and hazardous materials while ensuring responsive service, quality control, and defensible environmental documentation. She regularly supports Planning Commission and City Council decision-making processes for a wide variety of public and private development projects.

JD, Western State
University College of
Law
MA, Political Science,
Specializing Public
Policy, San Diego
State University
BA, Political Science,
Sonoma State
University

11 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Vanessa Villanueva
Project Manager/Contract Manager/Main Point of Contact
Vanessa has 10 years of experience providing environmental planning and CEQA compliance services for public agencies throughout Southern California.

She specializes in the preparation and management of CEQA documentation, including EIRs, MNDs, Initial Studies, exemption determinations, and environmental technical analyses for housing, infrastructure, and community development projects.

Vanessa has extensive experience supporting cities through on-call environmental consulting contracts, serving as a project manager and technical analyst for environmental review efforts. She is currently the project manager for on-call contracts for the Cities of Santa Ana and the Los Angeles County Development Authority and has recently completed projects for the cities of West Hollywood and Long Beach. Her expertise includes coordinating multidisciplinary teams, preparing and reviewing environmental documents, conducting technical analyses related to noise, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation, and working closely with agency staff to ensure timely, highquality, and defensible environmental compliance documents. She is committed to responsive client service, effective project coordination, and successful delivery of complex environmental review projects.

BS, Environmental
Science, University
of California, Los
Angeles
Bill Vosti
Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Emissions/Noise
Bill specializing in air quality, greenhouse gas (GHG), and noise analysis with more than 11 years of experience supporting CEQA and NEPA compliance for public and private sector projects throughout California. He provides technical expertise for environmental review efforts, including preparation and peer review of air quality, GHG, health risk, and noise studies for development, infrastructure, housing, and long-range planning projects.

Bill has extensive experience supporting environmental documents such as EIRs, MNDs, and Initial Studies, as well as conducting peer reviews for public agencies to ensure technical analyses are accurate, defensible, and compliant with regulatory requirements. His expertise includes advanced emissions and noise modeling, impact assessment, mitigation development, and quality assurance review. Bill regularly collaborates with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality technical analyses that support timely and effective CEQA compliance.

MESM, Environmental
Science and
Management,
University of
California, Santa
Barbara
BA, Journalism,
California State
University, Chico

12 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services May Lau
Biological Resources Lead
May has more than 22 years of experience providing environmental compliance, permitting, and regulatory strategy services for public agency and infrastructure projects throughout California. She specializes in environmental review and permitting under CEQA, NEPA, the Clean Water Act, Federal and California Endangered Species Acts, and other state and federal environmental regulations.

May has extensive experience supporting public agencies through on-call environmental consulting contracts, serving as a contract manager, permitting lead, and strategic advisor for multidisciplinary project teams. These public agencies include City of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Her expertise includes environmental permitting, biological resources compliance, agency consultation, mitigation planning, and quality assurance/quality control review of environmental documents and technical studies. As a trusted point of contact for clients and regulatory agencies, she helps streamline environmental review processes, maintain regulatory compliance, and successfully deliver complex projects on schedule and within budget.

BS, Environmental
Science, University
of California, Santa
Barbara
Shannon Carmack
Cultural Resources Lead
Shannon has more than 25 years of experience providing cultural resources management, historic preservation planning, and environmental compliance services throughout California. She specializes in cultural resources assessments, historic resource evaluations, tribal coordination, and regulatory compliance under CEQA, NEPA, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and local historic preservation ordinances. She routinely assists lead agencies with AB 52 tribal consultation support, preparation of consultation notification materials, and coordination with consulting tribes
Shannon has extensive experience supporting public agencies with environmental review and cultural resources compliance for development, infrastructure, transportation, and public facilities projects. These public agencies include City of Long Beach, Santa Ana, Laguna Beach, South Pasadena and Los Angeles. Her expertise includes evaluating historic and architectural resources, preparing cultural resources technical studies, developing mitigation measures, conducting agency and stakeholder coordination, and providing quality assurance review of environmental documents. As a cultural resources lead, she helps clients navigate complex regulatory requirements while delivering defensible analyses that support timely project approvals and CEQA compliance.

BA, History, emphasis
in American History,
California State
University, Long Beach

13 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Ryan Thacher, PhD, PE
Phase I and II ESA Lead
Ryan has nearly 15 years of experience providing environmental due diligence, site assessment, and regulatory compliance services throughout California.

He specializes in Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), hazardous materials investigations, and environmental compliance evaluations supporting public agency, redevelopment, infrastructure, and land development projects.

Ryan has managed and overseen numerous Phase I and Phase II ESAs for municipalities, housing authorities, and private sector clients, including projects involving brownfield redevelopment, property acquisition, affordable housing, transportation, and public infrastructure improvements. His expertise includes evaluating potential environmental liabilities, assessing soil and groundwater impacts, coordinating regulatory agency interactions, and developing practical recommendations to support CEQA compliance and project implementation.

Ryan’s technical expertise and regulatory knowledge help clients identify environmental risks early and advance projects efficiently through environmental review and development processes.

PhD, Environmental
Engineering,
University of
Southern California
BS, Chemical
Engineering,
University of
California, Santa
Barbara
Michael Kennedy, AICP, LEED AP | Fehr & Peers
Transportation Principal
Michael is a Principal at Fehr & Peers and leads the Long Beach office with nearly two decades of experience in long range planning, environmental analysis, transit planning, and pedestrian and bicycle planning. He has worked extensively in the City of Hermosa Beach for over a decade on the General Plan, CEQA transportation impact analyses, and parking studies. He has worked on mobility planning and traffic engineering design projects across many coastal communities, including the Cities of Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, Dana Point, and Marina del Rey. His work helps clients balance access, safety, and sustainability in complex, evolving environments.

MURP, Urban &
Regional Planning,
California State
Polytechnic
University, Pomona
BA, Wesley
University,
Middletown,
Connecticut

14 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Miguel Nunez | Fehr & Peers
Transportation Support
Miguel brings over 18 years of experience in transportation planning, leading impactful projects that enhance mobility and safety. He has managed complex regional studies, including the I-710 Livability Initiative, Downey Active Transportation Plan, and numerous environmental studies ranging in scale from single development projects to Specific Plans and General Plans, ensuring defensible environmental analyses that facilitate approval and entitlements. His work on development projects and regional planning has helped communities progress desired development projects, creating cleaner and more resilient land use and transportation connections for local stakeholders. His local experience includes guiding the City of Carson General Plan and conducting a VMT study for the Panattoni warehouse, providing data-driven strategies to support sustainable development and transportation efficiency.

MUP, Urban
Planning, University
of California, Los
Angeles
BA, Political
Science, University
of California , Los
Angeles
“What a great accomplishment! You and your team got the [Holman Highway CEQA] addendum and technical studies through Caltrans in record time, even with a change in approach to alternatives for Phase 2 right in the middle! Thank you for your quick, thorough, and attentive work, it is greatly appreciated! Lindsey Shelton, PE, QSD/QSP, Project Manager - Omni-Means

15 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Relevant Experience and References
Relevant Experience and References
On-Call Contract Experience
Rincon offers extensive experience providing on-call community development services to California municipalities. Our staff have experience managing, processing, and reviewing various projects ranging from simple to complex discretionary actions. Rincon can provide staff augmentation services including project planner support, environmental review support, applicant coordination, technical review, public hearing support, and temporary workload assistance. The table below provides a partial list of clients with whom we are contracted for on-call environmental services, focusing on the Southern California region. OnCalls marked with a * are described in greater detail on the following pages.

Relevant Current On-Call Clients
City of Anaheim City of Malibu City of West Covina
City of Arroyo Grande City of Menifee California State University System City of Calabasas City of Oxnard Chapman University
City of Calimesa City of Pomona County of Los Angeles, Community Development Authority
City of Camarillo City of Port Hueneme County of Ventura Orange County Water District
City of Corona City of Rancho Cucamonga Irvine Ranch Water District City of Fountain Valley City of Redlands Metropolitan Water District City of Fullerton City of Redondo Beach * South Orange County Wastewater Authority
City of Goleta City of San Luis Obispo South Coast Water District City of Irvine City of Santa Ana * Southern California Gas Company City of Laguna Beach * City of Simi Valley Southern California Edison City of Long Beach * City of Thousand Oaks
County of Los Angeles City of Ventura

16 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Relevant Experience and References
In addition, a more detailed sample of our relevant experience providing on-call as needed environmental services for public agencies described in more detail below. The figure below presents a visual representation of our environmental projects in the region.

Rincon Public Agency On-Call Experience in South Bay Regional

17 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Relevant Experience and References
Project Details
Client:

City of Laguna Beach
Dates:
2019 to Present
Staff:

D Danielle Griffith, JD
D Shannon Carmack
D Bill Vosti
Contract Value:
$705,064 (total billed since
2019)
Reference Information
Anthony Viera
Deputy Director of
Community Development
City of Laguna Beach
949-497-0398
[email protected]
Rincon has provided on-call environmental services for the City of Laguna Beach since 2019. Under consecutive on-call contracts, Rincon has prepared CEQA exemptions, IS-MNDs, Addendums, biological and cultural resources studies, and peer review services for the City Manager’s Office and Community Development Department.

The following are projects that Rincon has assisted the City with through our on-call contract:
• Pacific Edge Hotel IS-MND
• Pacific Edge Hotel Addendum and Secretary of the Interior Standards Compliance Review
• 32051 Coast Highway IS-MND
• 150 Vista Del Sol IS-MND
• Laguna Beach Civic Site IS-MND (Fire Station No. 4 Replacement) • 31727 and 31735 Coast Highway Civic Site IS-MND (Fire Station No. 4 Replacement)
• 31796 Coast Highway IS-MND (Fire Station No. 4 Replacement) • 2345 South Coast Highway IS-MND
• Bluff Overlay District IS/MND
• Promenade on Forest SB 922 Exemption
• Irvine Bowl Noise Policy Study
• Aliso Creek Estuary Restoration Project EIR and technical studies peer review
• 1040 Skyline Drive Biological Resources Evaluation,
Community Development Services On-Call
Laguna Beach, California

18 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Relevant Experience and References
Project Details
Client:

City of Santa Ana
Dates:
2006 to Present
Staff:

D Vanessa Villanueva
D Shannon Carmack
D Bill Vosti
Contract Value:
$866,649 (total billed since
2006)
Reference Information
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Executive Director
City of Santa Ana
714-647-5882
[email protected]
Judson Brown
Housing Division Manager
City of Santa Ana
714-667-224
[email protected]
Rincon has provided CEQA and NEPA documentation and
environmental consulting services to the City of Santa Ana for over 20 years, through our on-call contracts supporting both the Planning Division and Housing Division. In June 2024 and July 2024, Rincon was re-selected as an approved consultant for CEQA/NEPA services for projects managed by the Planning Division and Housing Division, respectively.

Representative projects under current and previous on-call contracts with the City have included the Logan Center/Chepa’s Park Redesign EA/FONSI, WISEPlace Permanent Supportive Housing EA/FONSI, Crossroads at Washington EA/FONSI, Westview Housing IS-MND, Santa Ana Main Library Improvements Categorical Exclusions (multiple), Veterans’ Village EA/FONSI, Legacy Square EA/FONSI, First Street Family Apartments (IS-MND and EA/FONSI), and multiple other parks and recreation, public facility, and capital improvement Categorical Exclusion projects. Rincon has also prepared EIR addenda tiering from the City’s Transit Zoning Code EIR for two mixed use housing and commercial projects and has directed more than 50 Phase I ESAs for redevelopment sites under the Transit Zoning Code. Under our active on-call contract with the Planning Division, Rincon is currently preparing a peer review of a Class 32 Categorical Exemption for a housing development project, including review of applicant-provided transportation, noise, air quality, and water quality management plan reports In 2024, Rincon was selected for the On-Call Historical Resources Support where our Cultural resources team has been delivering ongoing historic preservation planning staff augmentation services.

On-Call Environmental Consulting
Santa Ana, California
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19 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Relevant Experience and References
The following are projects under recent contracts:
• Westview Housing IS-MND
• 5th Street Mixed Use EIR Addendum
• First Street Family Apartments IS-MND and EA/
FONSI
• Roosevelt Walker Community Center EA/FONSI
• Santa Ana Arts Collective EA/FONSI
• 6th and Lacy Street Park EA/FONSI
• 803-815 North Harbor Boulevard Residential
Project EA/FONSI
• Veterans’ Village EA/FONSI
• Aqua Housing Project EA/FONSI
• Heninger Park Street Improvements Phase I CEST
• 2001 E First Street CEQA Peer Review
• Legacy Square Housing Project EA/FONSI
• The Depot at Santiago EA/FONSI
• Raitt and Myrtle Street Park EA/FONSI
• Heninger Park Street Improvements Phase II CEST
• Bishop Street Rehabilitation CEST
• Raitt Street Rehabilitation CEST
• Capital Improvements – Ivy Installation Project
CENST
• Santa Anita Soccer Field Project CEST
• Crossroads at Washington Housing Project EA/
FONSI
• Francis Xavier Residence EA/FONSI
• Car Wash Noise Study and Planning Toolkit
Photos of the City of Santa Ana

20 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Relevant Experience and References
Project Details
Client:

City of Long Beach
Dates:
2008 to Present
Staff:

D Danielle Griffith, JD
D Shannon Carmack
D Bill Vosti
Contract Value:
$1,966,612 (total billed since
2008)
Reference Information
Amy Harbin
Planner
City of Long Beach,
Community Development
562-570-6872
[email protected]
Rincon has worked with the City of Long Beach since 2005 and has held an open services contract with the City since 2008 to provide environmental documentation for development projects. Projects include EIR and EIS, Initial Studies, and MNDs for various commercial and residential developments and City projects such as a Fire Station replacement project, as well as programmatic documents for City projects, such as a Plastic Bag Carryout Ordinance addendum and the Civic Center Plan. In addition to documentation, Rincon has also performed technical studies for such issues as cultural resources and historic resource evaluations, noise, air quality, GHG emissions, and hazardous conditions assessments. The following projects have been executed under the current contract:
• North Village Center Redevelopment Project EIR
• Dorado Residential Development Project EIR
• Civic Center Supplemental EIR
• Cerritos Bahia Marina IS-MND
• 3655 North Norwalk Boulevard Residential
Development EIR
• Riverwalk Residential Development EIR
• 5900 Cherry Avenue Peer Review
• Pacific Avenue Historic Assessment
• Pacific Pointe East Development EIR
• 855 Willow Street Peer Review
• Press-Telegram Mixed Use Project EIR
Environmental Planning and Historical Preservation Services Long Beach, California
• 4000 Via Oro EIR
• Fire Station No. 9 Replacement EIR
• 2nd & PCH Development Project EIR
• Auto Nation Automobile Auction EIR
• Plastic Bag Carryout Ordinance
Addendum
• Long Beach Police Department Tunnel
IS-MND
• Downtown Plan Final EIR Peer Review
• 2515-2545 Atlantic Avenue and 550-
572 Vernon Street
• Southern California International
Gateway EIR Peer Review

21 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Relevant Experience and References
Project Details
Client:

City of Los Angeles, Bureau
of Engineering
Dates:
2019 to Present
Staff:

D Danielle Griffith, JD
D Shannon Carmack
D Bill Vosti
D Ryan Thacher, PhD, PE
Contract Value:
$588,383 (total billed since
2019)
Reference Information
Lauren Rhodes
Environmental Supervisor
City of Los Angeles, Bureau
of Engineering
213-485-5733
[email protected]
Rincon has provided environmental planning, permitting, environmental compliance, biological resources, and cultural resources services for the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering (BOE) on complex transportation and infrastructure improvement projects throughout Los Angeles. Our services have included environmental compliance monitoring, biological resource assessments, permitting support, habitat restoration planning and monitoring, stormwater compliance, hazardous materials investigations, water quality permitting, and historic resource evaluations in support of major public works projects.

Rincon’s multidisciplinary team has supported BOE projects ranging from landmark bridge and tunnel improvements to multimodal transportation facilities and river corridor infrastructure. These projects have required coordination with multiple regulatory agencies, including the CDFW, RWQCB, USACE, SCAQMD, and local historic preservation agencies. Through proactive environmental planning, technical expertise, and regulatory coordination, Rincon has helped BOE deliver critical infrastructure projects while maintaining environmental compliance, protecting sensitive resources, and meeting project schedules and budgets.

Representative projects include:
• Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project
• Historical Resources Impacts Assessment for the 2nd Street Tunnel Project
• North Atwater Non-Motorized Multimodal Bridge Project • Lankershim Boulevard Local Area Urban Flow Management Network
• Los Angeles River Ecosystem Restoration
• Echo Park Lake Operations and Maintenance
On-Call Environmental Services
Los Angeles, California

22 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Relevant Experience and References
Project Details
Client:

City of Redondo Beach
Dates:
2014 to Present
Staff:

D Danielle Griffith, JD
D Vanessa Villanueva
Contract Value:
$592,773 (total billed since
2014)
Reference Information
Sean Scully
Planning Manager
City of Redondo Beach
310-318-0637
[email protected]
Rincon has been working with the City of Redondo Beach on environmental projects since 2014. We have worked on a number of controversial projects and an extensive list of successful projects through a variety of our service lines. We have worked with the City as on-call planning consultants and provided a variety of general CEQA/NEPA documents, as well as numerous specialty studies, including noise-specific studies and environmental site assessments.

In the last five years, Rincon has completed the Lagado IS-MND, the Catalina Avenue IS-MND, IS-MND for the Artesia Are Activation Plan Parking Study and related amendments, the AACAP Zoning Amendments, and peer review services to the Beach Cities Health District Living Campus EIR.

On-Call Environmental Documentation Services
Redondo Beach, California

23 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Relevant Experience and References
Project Details
Client:

City of West Hollywood
Dates:
2016 to Present
Staff:

D Danielle Griffith, JD
D Vanessa Villanueva
Contract Value:
$4,694,028 (total billed since
2016)
Reference Information
Francisco Contreras
Long Range Planning
Manager
City of West Hollywood
323-848-6874
[email protected]
Rincon has supported the City of West Hollywood since 2016 with a range of CEQA documents and planning services. Rincon’s work with the City of West Hollywood has included technical environmental analysis for complex issues related to historic evaluations and compliance with noise standards. Our team has worked collaboratively with City of Burbank staffs to support the 2021- 2029 Housing Element Update and related implementation efforts, contributing both CEQA expertise and housing policy insight.

The following is a sample of successful projects CEQA in which Rincon has assisted the City of Burbank over the years:
• Housing Element Update EIR and Sites Inventory
• 7985 Santa Monica Boulevard EIR for a mixed-use project • 8555 South Monica Boulevard EIR for a mixed-use project • 8713 Beverly Boulevard IS-MND for a mixed-use project • 923-931 Palm Avenue Congregate Care Facility IS-MND
• 1000 North La Brea EIR for a mixed-use project (in progress, expected to be completed by Fall 2026)
On-Call Environmental Consulting Services
West Hollywood, California

24 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Relevant Experience and References
City of Hermosa Beach
Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering Services On-Call South Bay Cities Council of Governments
Land Use and Transportation Climate Action Plan
Project Dates
2020 to Present
Staff
Michael Kennedy, Miguel
Nunez
Reference Information
Andrew Nguyen
Associate Engineer
310-318-0212
anguyen@hermosabeach.
gov
Contract Value
Varies by task
Project Dates
2017 to 2018
Staff
Michael Kennedy, Miguel
Nunez
Reference Information
Jacki Bacharach
Executive Director
310-371-7222 ext. 219
[email protected]
Contract Value
$25,560
Fehr & Peers is serving the City of Hermosa Beach on multiple on-call transportation planning and traffic engineering task orders spanning CEQA transportation impact analyses, monitoring evolving travel demand patterns in the City, and traffic engineering design.

In the previous and current on-call cycle, we have completed the following task orders:
• Speed and Volume Monitoring
• PLAN Hermosa Addendum EIR
• Wayfinding Sign Design
• VMT Data Collection and Analysis
• Traffic Count Monitoring for Mobility/Outdoor Dining Pilots Fehr & Peers was an integral team member responsible for preparing an inventory of Socioeconomic data (SED) and developing VMT estimates in service of understanding transportation sector emissions for the model base year and several out years, including 2020, 2030, and 2040. The effort also helped identify policy actions likely to be most effective by city and/or sector. This included a qualitative evaluation of transportationrelated TDM measures and potential VMT reductions.

Additionally, Fehr & Peers provided the Southern California Association of Governments model SED data and VMT estimates of the Sustainable Communities Strategy/Regional Transportation Plan (SCS/RTP) buildout and of a business as usual scenario, which was particularly useful for helping cities understand the trajectory of their greenhouse gas emissions and specific actions that could be taken to help guide the business as usual scenario toward stated local and regional goals for VMT and GHG.

25 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Relevant Experience and References
Reference List
We invite you to contact any of the individuals listed below regarding our qualifications, skills, and project management.

City of Long Beach
Contact Amy Harbin, Planner, Community Development
Address 411 West Ocean Boulevard, 3rd Floor
Long Beach, California 90802
Phone 562-570-6872
Project
Description
Rincon has held an open services contract with
the City of Long Beach since 2008 to provide
environmental documentation for development
projects.

City of West Hollywood
Contact Adrian Gallo, Associate Planner
Address 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood, California 90069
Phone 323-848-6304
Project
Description
Rincon has been providing on-call services to the City
of West Hollywood since 2012.

City of Laguna Beach
Contact Anthony Viera, Deputy Director of Community
Development
Address 505 Forest Avenue
Laguna Beach, California 92651
Phone 949-497-0398
Project
Description
Rincon has provided on-call environmental services for
the City of Laguna Beach since 2019.

City of Redondo Beach
Contact Sean Scully, Planning Manager
Address 415 Diamond Street
Redondo Beach, California 90277
Phone 310-318-0637
Project
Description
Rincon has provided on-call environmental services for
the City of Redondo Beach since 2014.

26 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Project Management Plan
Project Management Plan
Task Order Approach
Rincon’s task order approach combines disciplined project management, integrated technical expertise, and deep familiarity with the City’s internal systems. Every task order is executed efficiently, collaboratively, and with the precision the City expects. Our delivery model is built for the on-call environment: responsive, scalable, and transparent, so the City receives consistent quality and clear communication across all assignments.

Task Order Delivery
Rincon’s approach to task order delivery is built on responsiveness and alignment with the City’s established systems. We recognize that the success of this on-call depends not only on technical quality but also on efficient coordination, transparent communication, and disciplined project management that minimizes review cycles and administrative burden for the City.

Task Initiation and Scoping
Each assignment begins with a structured start-up process to promote clarity and drive efficiency:

1. Kickoff and Scope Confirmation: Define objectives, deliverables, and milestones

2. Constraint Identification: Flag potential schedule, permitting, or resource risks early

3. Team Assignment: Select the right Project Manager and subconsultants based on task complexity Task Order Lifecycle: From Request to Delivery
Project Management and QA/
QC
Rincon’s project management approach
emphasizes alignment, communication, quality,
and risk management to deliver each task to City
standards.

Right-Sized Project Management
Rincon’s management model scales leadership
to match each task order’s complexity. For every
assignment, the Project Manager and Principalin-Charge assess scope, risk, and resource needs to assign the right lead and level of
support. By tailoring oversight to each task, the
City receives exactly what is needed—no more,
no less—achieving both efficiency and cost
control.

The Project Manager is backed by a structured
system of deputy support, discipline leads,
and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)
reviewers, allowing Rincon to manage multiple
concurrent task orders, while maintaining
consistency, transparency, and accountability
across the program.
01 Request and Alignment
Understanding City Context and Needs
02 Scoping and Approach
Early Risk ID + Right-Sizing
03 Kickoff and Execution
Integrated subconsultant, one QA/QC
04 Delivery and Closeout
Defensible record, shovel ready
05 Continuous Improvement
Lessons learned and applied
Continuous QA/QC
02

27 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Project Management Plan
Connected Communication
Effective communication is central to Rincon’s success under this on-call. We combine structured reporting with real-time collaboration to keep teams aligned.

C Regular updates summarize progress, upcoming milestones, and potential issues.

C SharePoint and SmartSheets allow schedule transparency and version tracking.

C Rapid-response communication enables agility on fast-moving tasks through direct calls, live-edit sessions, or timely text updates.

Our adaptive communication approach reflects how we have successfully supported on-call contracts with our clients – aligning with established workflows while maintaining responsiveness, transparency, and momentum
Integrated Subconsultant Coordination
Rincon performs the majority of on call services in house, which allows us to respond efficiently, maintain continuity across task orders, and streamline coordination. For transportation and traffic assignments requiring specialized expertise and local site familiarity, Rincon will engage Fehr & Peers as a subconsultant to complement in-house capabilities, bringing direct project design experience.

Rincon acts as a true integrator, not a gatekeeper, coordinating closely with Fehr & Peers to develop cohesive scopes and maintain seamless communication throughout transportation and traffic tasks.

Fehr & Peers has worked with Rincon on multiple projects and brings proven expertise and established relationships that support smooth coordination and reliable delivery.

28 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Project Management Plan
Rincon’s Approach to Hermosa Beach General Scope of Work CEQA Services
Overview
Rincon’s environmental project managers and
analysts help agencies do more than satisfy
CEQA and NEPA requirements—we help turn
environmental review into a practical decisionmaking tool that supports City staff, elected and appointed officials, applicants, and the community.

For Hermosa Beach, that means delivering clear,
defensible documentation that supports timely
action on development, infrastructure, and policy
initiatives while reflecting the expectations of a
highly engaged coastal community. Our work
typically includes project document review,
coordination with City staff and applicants,
agency consultation, preparation of environmental
documents and technical memoranda, and support
at public meetings and hearings. Rincon routinely
attends Planning Commission and City Council
hearings and can provide technical presentations,
CEQA testimony, response to public comments, and
hearing support.

What sets Rincon apart is the integration of our
environmental review and community planning
expertise. This allows us to prepare CEQA
documentation that not only meets legal standards
but also advances the City’s planning objectives
and supports implementation of plans, programs,
and project approvals. With more than 30 years of
experience preparing environmental documents
across California, Rincon is well versed in CEQA
streamlining strategies, including Senate Bill (SB)
35, AB 2011, AB 130, SB 131, and exemptions for infill
development, affordable housing, and multimodal
improvements. For a built-out coastal city such as
Hermosa Beach—where land use decisions often
require careful consideration of neighborhood
context, mobility, coastal access, and public
scrutiny—this expertise helps the City move projects
forward efficiently while maintaining transparency,
legal defensibility, and public trust.

Rincon understands the importance of integrating
seamlessly with City staff throughout the
environmental review process. We provide
responsive day-to-day coordination, regular status
updates, and clear budget and schedule tracking
so the City always knows where each task stands.

Our collaborative, on-call approach gives Hermosa
Beach direct access to senior technical specialists
and experienced project managers who understand
both the regulatory framework and the practical
realities of municipal decision-making. Because we
bring extensive experience supporting California
agencies—and local familiarity through our team’s
South Bay and Hermosa Beach project experience—
we are prepared to serve as a reliable extension of
City staff and to assist with the preparation, review,
and processing of environmental documents,
including the following:
• Initial studies addressing the CEQA Guidelines
environmental checklist with a focus on resources
relevant to Hermosa Beach and other urban
coastal settings
• CEQA noticing
• Categorical Exemptions
• Negative Declarations and MNDs
• EIRs, including Program, Focused, Master, and
Staged
• Tiered CEQA documents (e.g., Addendums,
Supplemental, or Subsequent documents)
• Sustainable Communities Environmental
Assessments and Exemptions
• Coastal Climate Adaptation Planning, Local
Coastal/Land Use Planning
• Statutory exemptions
• Third-party peer reviews
• Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs
(MMRPs)
• Response to Comments
We bring extensive CEQA
experience guiding complex
public and private projects
through environmental
review every day.

CEQA

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• Statement of Overriding Considerations
• NEPA compliance documents (Categorical
Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, Findings
of No Significant Impact, Environmental Impact
Statements)
• Technical studies for air quality, biological and
cultural resources, GHG emissions, noise, water
supply assessment, and visual simulation
• Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments
and hazardous materials technical studies
• Sustainability services, including climate action
planning, GHG inventories and reduction
strategies, and LEED consulting services
• Facilitation and leading scoping meetings and
Our work products will be prepared in accordance
with the CEQA Guidelines, applicable NEPA
requirements, California planning and zoning law,
and the standards of relevant local, State, and
federal agencies, including Caltrans, the California
Coastal Commission, the Regional Water Quality
Control Board (RWQCB), the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE), and the California Department
of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). We also ensure
compliance with other applicable statutes, including
the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).

Approach to the CEQA/NEPA Process
Rincon begins each CEQA/NEPA assignment with
a focused review of the project description, site
context, applicable CEQA Guidelines, and relevant
State and federal requirements to determine the
most appropriate environmental pathway. At the
outset, we assess whether a project may qualify
for an exemption, exclusion, or other streamlining
approach. Where streamlining is available,
we advise the City on the feasibility of tiering,
exemptions, and other procedural tools, and we
prepare the supporting documentation needed to
substantiate that approach. When a higher level of
review is required, we typically prepare an Initial
Study to identify the appropriate environmental
document. For projects where impacts can be
clearly mitigated and controversy is expected to
be limited, we prepare a Negative Declaration or
Mitigated Negative Declaration. For projects with
the potential to result in significant impacts, we
prepare an Environmental Impact Report. In those
cases, we use the Initial Study and scoping process
strategically to focus the analysis on the issues that
matter most, helping to control cost, streamline
schedules, and support an efficient review process.

For NEPA compliance, we coordinate with the
applicable federal agency to confirm the appropriate
level of review. Where both CEQA and NEPA apply,
we can prepare a joint document to streamline
environmental review and reduce duplication.

Rincon’s CEQA and NEPA project delivery approach
is grounded in proactive project management, clear
communication with City staff, and responsiveness
to community concerns. We are experienced in
managing schedules and budgets under demanding
conditions while producing work products that
meet the expectations of decision-makers and
withstand legal scrutiny. Services will be delivered
on a task-order basis and tailored to the City’s
specific environmental support needs. As needed,
we can integrate subconsultants or legal counsel
designated by the City, and we have a strong track
record of working effectively within multidisciplinary
teams.

Local, State, and Federal Agency Compliance
Depending on the project type and setting, City
assignments may also require compliance with
federal environmental laws such as the Endangered
Species Act, Clean Water Act Sections 401 and
404, and Section 106 of the NHPA. Rincon’s
project managers and analysts are experienced in
helping agencies not only satisfy CEQA and NEPA
requirements, but also ensure consistency with
City ordinances and the regulatory frameworks
and protocols of agencies relevant to Hermosa
Beach, including the California Coastal Commission,
RWQCB, USACE, CDFW, South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD), Caltrans District
7, and the State Historic Preservation Office. Our
multidisciplinary team also includes specialists who
can support permitting and compliance efforts,
including biological resources, cultural resources,
and coastal development permitting.

Peer Reviews
Rincon regularly provides independent peer review
services for applicant-prepared environmental
studies and CEQA documents. Our senior CEQA
practitioners and technical specialists bring the
depth of expertise needed to evaluate methodology,
assumptions, impact analysis, mitigation, and
overall legal defensibility. Upon completion of each
review, we provide the City with a clear electronic
comments matrix in Microsoft Word and PDF format
that summarizes our findings and recommendations
for staff consideration. This service is particularly
valuable for complex or high-profile projects
that require an added level of technical rigor and
objective review.

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Transportation/Traffic
We have teamed with Fehr & Peers to provide
transportation and traffic analysis support for
environmental review projects. Fehr & Peers has
partnered with public and private clients to deliver
transportation planning and engineering services.

The firm brings extensive experience preparing and
peer reviewing transportation studies in support
of CEQA and NEPA compliance, including EIRs,
MNDs, supplemental EIRs, and exemption analyses
for a wide range of development and infrastructure
projects.

Fehr & Peers regularly prepares vehicle miles
traveled (VMT) analyses utilizing regional travel
demand models, develops VMT guidelines for local
agencies, conducts multimodal traffic operations
and parking studies, performs microsimulation
analyses, and prepares transportation impact
assessments. Their familiarity with Hermosa Beach,
surrounding South Bay communities, and current
CEQA transportation requirements allows them to
provide comprehensive transportation, parking,
and mobility analyses in support of environmental
documents and peer reviews.

Air Quality and Noise
Our environmental planners and scientists are
skilled in the preparation of a broad range of
technical studies, including air quality, aesthetics,
biological resources, cultural resources, health risk
assessments, noise, GHG emissions, hazardous
materials contamination, and water supply
assessments. These studies are performed before
finalizing a proposed project to assist the project
design team in developing a project that avoids or
minimizes significant environmental effects during
the design phase. These studies have included
simple special-status species surveys used in
site selection and feasibility, and more detailed
protocol-level surveys to meet specific ordinance
and permitting agency requirements (Caltrans,
RWQCB, USACE, CDFW, etc.). Our environmental
team also supports our clients with developing
and implementing MMRPs, including revegetation
and habitat restoration, that may arise through
the environmental planning process. Rincon has
extensive experience preparing the various types of
technical reports that the City might require under a
contract for environmental analysis.

Rincon staff in the field using a sound level meter
“The City of Pacific Grove has been very satisfied with Rincon’s demonstrated ability to provide work products on time and within budget. We are currently working with them on two additional CEQA Environmental Review and Permitting efforts for other City projects and have contracted with them for Current Planning support services in the Community Development Department. I highly recommend this firm based on our experiences with them to date.

Sarah Hardgrave, Former Environmental Programs Manager, City of Pacific Grove

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Cultural Resources
Rincon’s Cultural Resources group was established
in 2011, initially offering archaeological and
paleontological services, and in 2015 expanded
to include architectural history, preservation
planning services, and tribal resources. Our cultural
resources team serves the public and private
sectors and currently consists of 10 full-time
architectural historians and approximately 40 fulltime archaeologists, in addition to several parttime and on-call field technicians. We specialize in assisting lead agencies to comply with the cultural
resources components of federal and State laws and
regulations, specifically, CEQA, NEPA, and Section
106 of the NHPA.

As we have worked widely with planning
departments and developers alike, we understand
the integral role that independent and defensible
historical resource assessments play in the
planning process. Towards this end, we have
extensive experience preparing historical resource
evaluations, assessing impacts through application
of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, and
completing peer reviews to confirm consistency with
best professional practices. We have developed and
implemented measures to mitigate impacts, and
presented the results to local commissions, boards,
and the public. In addition to these efforts, our
highly qualified team of architectural historians offer a wide variety of preservation planning services.

Our team has supported a range of programmatic
projects, through preparation of historic context
statements and historic resource surveys. We have
also provided in-house trainings to clients on the
regulations guiding the identification and treatment
of historic properties. Lastly, our team has supported
Mills Act and National Register of Historic Places
(NRHP) nominations in various jurisdictions across
California.

Historic Resource Assessments
For projects subject to CEQA, NEPA, and/or design
review, Rincon evaluates buildings, structures, and
objects over 45 years of age to determine whether
they qualify as historical resources or historic
properties. This process includes archival research,
review of state and local historic registers, and
preparation of a Historic Resources Evaluation (HRE)
when eligibility has not been established or previous
determinations are outdated. Qualified architectural
historians conduct intensive field surveys, document
resources using DPR 523 forms, and perform
property-specific research to assess eligibility for
the National Register of Historic Places, California
Register of Historical Resources, and applicable
local registers. If historic resources are identified,
Rincon evaluates potential project impacts and
develops avoidance, minimization, or mitigation
measures as needed, which may include design
Sanchez Adobe Historical Site

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review consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s
Standards, preservation planning, oral histories,
landmark designations, or HABS documentation.

Findings and recommendations are summarized
in a technical report that supports environmental
compliance and project planning. Should Rincon
determine that a project site may contain historical
resources or historic properties, an analysis will be
completed to determine if the proposed project has
the potential to adversely impact or effect these
properties. Mitigation measures will be developed
and implemented as needed to avoid and/minimize
potential impacts. These may include a design
review to ensure that any changes to a historical
resource are consistent with the Secretary of the
Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic
Properties (Standards), thereby lessening impacts
to a level of less than significant. The Standards
design review would be accomplished through an
identification of a historical resource’s characterdefining features and coordination with the project team at various phases during the development of
construction drawings to ensure these significant
features are not adversely affected. For example, in
2025, Rincon completed Standards design review
and provided recommendations for the modified
plans at the Pacific Edge Hotel complex to ensure
that the project changes would maintain the historic
integrity of the Driftwood Kitchen building. Other
mitigation may include oral histories, landmark
designations, the development of preservation
plans and historic structures reports, and Historic
American Building Survey (HABS) documentation.

Following completion of the HRE, Rincon will
prepare a technical report that summarizes the
results of the survey.

Historic Context Statements/Historic Resource
Surveys
A thorough historic context statement is the
basis for sound evaluations. Our approach to
every preservation undertaking is to carefully
apply the appropriate historic guidelines outlined
by the NPS, the California Office of Historic
Preservation, and applicable local preservation
requirements. Through archival research, literature
review, and preparation of a historic context,
Rincon architectural historians identify themes of
significance, related property types and characterdefining features. With the consistent framework provided by the historic context, surveys can range
from intensive-level assessments of individual
buildings to reconnaissance-level (or windshield)
surveys of neighborhoods and cities. Prior to
fieldwork, team members establish a system for
digital photographic recordation and collection of
field notes. Rincon’s team benefits from an in-house
GIS department and GIS-enabled tablet computers.

In all survey work, understanding eligibility criteria, conducting building- and site-specific research, and
developing effective field methods yield outstanding
results. In addition, GIS analysis can be conducted of
survey areas prior to field work, in order to identify
concentrations of historic properties and patterns of
development revealed through dates of construction
and prioritize survey work.

Historic American Engineering/Building
Surveys
Preparation of Historic American Buildings Survey
(HABS) and Historic American Engineering Record
(HAER) documentation is a common mitigation
measure for impacts to historical resources.

Rincon’s Architectural Historians have extensive
experience preparing HABS/HAER documentation
for resources throughout California and successfully
submitting documentation packages to the Library
of Congress (LOC). Rincon follows National Park
Service (NPS) guidance, including the HABS/HAER
Guidelines for Historical Reports, Photography
Guidelines, and Documentation for Transmittal,
and maintains relationships with qualified HABS/
HAER photographers and NPS staff to facilitate
efficient preparation and review. When HABS/HAER
documentation is required, Rincon coordinates
with the NPS Pacific West Regional Office to obtain
a HABS/HAER number and prepare a complete
documentation package in accordance with NPS
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and LOC standards. This includes properly labeled
photographs stored in acid-free sleeves; archivalquality maps, photo indexes, historic narratives, and supporting data printed on acid-free bond paper;
and assembly of all materials in an acid-free storage
folder. The completed package is submitted to the
City for review and approval before finalization and
submission of a hard copy to the NPS for forwarding
to the LOC.

Secretary’s Standards Review and Mills Act
Contracts
Rincon will work closely with City staff to review
architectural submittals and evaluate the submittals
for conformance with the Secretary of Interior
Standards as needed for development projects
and Mills Act contracts. The review of site and
architectural plans begins with identifying
historically significant properties and their
“character-defining features” (the physical elements
that convey a property’s significance). Project plans
are then analyzed for compliance with the Standards
and other applicable guidelines, to determine
whether the project would negatively impact
character-defining features. This basic process
applies to Standards review in support of the local
entitlements process, CEQA review, and Mills Act
contract properties. Through our direct professional
experience and years spent on historic preservation
commissions, Rincon’s architectural historians have
extensive experience collaborating with project
applicants to fulfill their project objectives while
staying within the regulatory guidelines. In terms of
CEQA, through offering guidance, document review,
and preparation, Rincon assists clients in navigating
CEQA’s provisions for historic resources, to ensure
defensibility in all studies.

Other Environmental Studies (Phase I and II)
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment’s (ESA)
are used to determine current and historical site
uses, are useful tools to identify the likely presence
of contaminants at a site and are recommended
to meet due diligence standards for property
acquisition. While Phase I ESAs are typically
prepared to meet ASTM standards, not all Phase
I ESAs provide equal value. Rincon tailors Phase
I ESAs to meet client- and project-specific needs
and ensures that the most relevant information is
clearly described and easily accessible. In general
accordance with ASTM Standard E1527-21, Rincon
will conduct Phase I ESAs that include a site
reconnaissance, environmental database search,
regulatory records review, interviews with property
owners (as available) and regulatory agencies, and
historical records review to identify areas of past
industrial or hazardous material land uses onsite or
in the vicinity that may have resulted in hazardous
materials contamination at a site.

For reports covering large areas or complex
facilities, Rincon can also present the data in an
optional ArcGIS Web Application that allows the
user to easily view the site boundaries, onsite
features, adjacent property land uses, and areas
of potential environmental concern, and quickly
access detailed additional information on items of
concern in an interactive, interned-based format.

The benefit of using an ArcGIS Web Application
allows the technical documentation and data to be
located in one place for reference. Furthermore, if a
Phase I ESA progresses to a Phase II ESA, the Phase
II ESA data can be included in the ArcGIS database
to build upon the Phase I ESA findings, allowing one
central database for the Project’s technical reports
and spatial data.

Specific scopes of work and costs for Phase I ESA
assessment of properties planned for acquisition as
part of the project can be developed as needed for
due diligence purposes.

Phase II ESAs
The objective of a Phase II ESA is to evaluate the
nature and extent of contamination and to assess
the significance of the contamination relative to
established threshold levels or some other riskbased criteria.

Rincon’s approach to Phase II ESAs is designed
to build directly upon the findings of a Phase I
ESA, such that that site investigation and sampling
are targeted, efficient, and cost-effective. We
recommend completing Phase I ESAs first to identify
recognized environmental conditions (RECs) and
develop a refined and focused final sampling plan.

This strategy aligns with ASTM E1903-19 standards
and minimizes unnecessary testing while addressing
areas of highest concern. Phase II ESA work scopes
may include soil, groundwater, soil vapor, or indoor
air testing to evaluate if RECs have resulted in
releases that post a risk to human health or the
environment. The analytical results of Phase II ESAs

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are evaluated in the context of screening criteria
established under the California Department of
Toxic Substances Control, RWQCB, or USACE,
based on land use and exposure scenarios (e.g.,
commercial/industrial, residential, construction
worker).

Phase II ESA reports produced for a project will
present findings, maps, laboratory data, and
recommendations for further action, which may
include remediation, additional testing, or no
action if conditions are not expected to pose an
unacceptable health risk given the planned site
use. The Phase II ESA reports will be signed and
stamped by a Professional Geologist or Engineer
licensed to practice in the state of California.

Biological Services
Our Natural Resources group offers a range of
biology, arborist, marine, and wetland resources
services that support public agency and private
sector projects throughout coastal Southern
California. Our biologists leverage a comprehensive
understanding of biological resource issues, federal
and State regulations, and local coastal policies
to create high-value outcomes for our clients. For
Hermosa Beach, this includes experience with
the regulatory and environmental considerations
common to highly urbanized coastal communities,
including coastal access, sensitive marine and
coastal resources, and coordination with agencies
such as the California Coastal Commission and
California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Our
botanists, arborists, wildlife and marine biologists,
ecologists, and wetland scientists support projects
from concept through implementation. Rincon
biologists have specialized expertise in identifying
and mapping sensitive biological resources and
communicating and implementing the seasonal
and regulatory requirements associated with them.

Rincon’s in-depth understanding of Southern
California biology and coastal regulatory processes
allows us to provide recommendations for project
design, alternative siting, and options for minimizing
environmental impacts and associated mitigation
costs. We understand project-specific regulatory
nuances and can efficiently direct team resources to
meet the City’s needs.

Rincon offers extensive experience providing on-call
environmental services to California municipalities
and manages projects in an efficient, transparent,
and ethical manner. Our staff have experience
managing, processing, and reviewing a wide range
of projects, from straightforward discretionary
actions to more complex coastal and urban infill
assignments. A more detailed description of the
scope of our biological services is provided below.

Biological Field Investigations, Surveys,
Studies, and Reports
Rincon provides a full range of biological services,
from basic inventories to complex investigations
requiring specialized protocol studies, and
has extensive experience supporting projects
throughout Southern California, including coastal
and urban jurisdictions with similar regulatory
and environmental considerations. Depending
on the stage of project design and environmental
review, City projects may require biological
resource assessments, impact and permitting
evaluations, peer review of technical studies, and
recommendations for avoidance, minimization, and
mitigation measures. Rincon biologists support all
project phases, from planning through construction
and post-project monitoring, using desktop
reviews, agency database research, aerial imagery
analysis, and field investigations to assess site
conditions. Field surveys may include biological
reconnaissance surveys, vegetation mapping,
jurisdictional delineations for wetlands and waters,
habitat assessments, botanical inventories, and
focused surveys for special-status plants and
wildlife, including protocol-level species-specific
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studies. Based on site conditions and the presence
of suitable habitat, focused surveys for sensitive
resources such as nesting birds, coastal and marine
species, special-status plants, and other protected
wildlife may be required, and Rincon is equipped to
conduct these studies as needed to support project
compliance and environmental review.

Peer Review of Technical Studies
Rincon biologists have experience in providing thirdparty peer review of technical studies, surveys, and reports required to support CEQA documentation
throughout Southern California. Upon receipt of
technical studies from the project applicant team,
Rincon will peer review documents and provide
comments in the form of peer review memoranda.

This focus helps determine which resource areas
require additional studies, surveys, and/or technical
analysis. Peer reviews focus on methodology and
assumptions employed as part of the environmental
review, adherence to regulatory standards as
appropriate, specificity and appropriateness of
recommended mitigation, and completeness and
accuracy of technical studies. Rincon peer reviews
also focus on confirming that the documents do
not include any statements that may be perceived
as biased on the part of the applicant or the City,
and that there is internal consistency between the
various documents.

Special Surveys and Studies
Rincon offers a variety of specialized surveys and
studies to satisfy the City’s need for environmental
review of proposed projects. Specialized surveys
that may be required under a contract for
environmental impact analysis are described below.

Arborist Study and Tree Protection Plan
Rincon’s staff include International Society of
Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborists who conduct
comprehensive tree surveys to identify protected
trees within a given jurisdiction and define tree
protection zones and levels of significance for
impacts. Survey results are documented in
jurisdiction-compliant arborist reports. Rincon
arborists monitor project activities and maintain
logs of tree impacts and disposition throughout
project construction. If project activities result in
the removal of, or significant impact to, protected
trees, Rincon arborists would prepare a tree
protection plan including standards for tree impact
offsets and mitigation. Rincon arborists are experts
in interpreting tree ordinances, understanding
protected tree definitions, and implementing tree
protection measures in accordance with applicable
local requirements.

Jurisdictional Delineation Studies
Rincon’s staff conduct formal jurisdictional
delineations of aquatic resources, including
streams and wetlands, using the most current
guidance provided by the resource agencies.

Federal jurisdictional waters are delineated in
accordance with A Field Guide to the Identification
of the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) in the
Arid West Region of the Western United States
and Updated Datasheet for the Identification of
the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) in the Arid
West Region of the Western United States. CDFW
and RWQCB jurisdictional areas are mapped using
data collected for the three wetland parameters
used by the USACE. The Coastal Commission’s
adopted “Guidelines for Wetlands and Other Wet,
Environmentally Sensitive Habitats” are used when
analyzing any projects that may impact or alter
coastal wetlands or tidepools.

A Jurisdictional Delineation Report is typically
prepared as a stand-alone report suitable for
submittal as an attachment to permit applications
as needed. The delineation report includes a
discussion of methodologies and results that details
the background information, field observations, data
collected, and a summary of findings. A location
map, soils survey map, data observation forms,
complete list of plant species observed, and the
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jurisdictional delineation map are also included.

The report contains narrative descriptions of all
jurisdictional waters and wetlands identified, as
well as representative photographs and quantified
lengths and acreages. Delineations may also be
prepared when required by mitigation measures, or
to ensure that resources are avoided.

Regulatory Waters Permitting
In order to support projects that will result in impacts to potentially regulated waters, including wetlands
and coastal waters, Rincon staff are knowledgeable
and experienced in preparing permit applications
to comply with Sections 404 and 401 of the Clean
Water Act, and Section 1600 of California Fish and
Game Code. Rincon also has expertise in working
with the City and California Coastal Commission
to permit projects within the Coastal Zone to
obtain Coastal Development Permits. Our team
of permitting experts has decades of experience
working with regulatory agencies, developing
streamlined permitting processes to help minimize
mitigation requirements and obtain permits in a
timely manner. Securing permits quickly is integral to
project success, and Rincon has a skilled team ready
to assist the City with regulatory waters permitting
needs.

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RFQ 26-002 City of Hermosa Beach

6.2 Required Forms

6.2.1 Certification of Qualifications
RFQ 26-002
The undersigned hereby submits its statement of qualifications and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

1. Proposer declares and warrants that no elected or appointed official, officer or employee of the City has been or shall be compensated, directly or indirectly, in connection with this statement of qualifications or any work connected with this statement of qualifications. Should any agreement be approved in connection with this Request for Qualifications, Proposer declares and warrants that no elected or appointed official, officer or employee of the City, during the term of his/her service with the City shall have any direct interest in that agreement, or obtain any present, anticipated or future material benefit arising therefrom.

2. By submitting the response to this request, Proposer agrees, if selected to furnish services to the City in accordance with this RFQ.

3. Proposer has carefully reviewed its statement of qualifications and understands and agrees that the City is not responsible for any errors or omissions on the part of the Proposer and that the Proposer is responsible for them.

4. It is understood and agreed that the City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all statement of qualifications and to waive any informality or irregularity in any statement of qualifications received by the City.

5. The statement of qualifications response includes all of the commentary, figures and data required by the Request for Qualifications.

6. The statement of qualifications shall be valid for 90 days from the date of submittal.

7. Proposer acknowledges that the City may issue addendums related to this RFQ and that the proposer has reviewed the following addendums which have been issued:

Addendum: _____________________________
Addendum: _____________________________
Addendum: _____________________________
Addendum: _____________________________
No. 1 June 4, 2026
Required Forms

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8. Proposer further acknowledges the provisions of any addendums issued have been incorporated into their statement of qualifications.

Signature of Authorized Representative:
____________________________________________
Printed Name and Title:
____________________________________________
Danielle Griffith, Principal-in-Charge

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6.2.2 Non-Collusion Affidavit
RFQ 26-002
The undersigned declares states and certifies that:

1. This statement of qualifications is not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization or corporation.

2. This statement of qualifications is genuine and not collusive or sham.

3. I have not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Proposer to put in a false or sham statement of qualifications and I have not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any other Proposer or anyone else to put in a sham statement of qualifications or to refrain from submitting to this RFQ.

4. I have not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the rate schedule price or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of the rate schedule price or to secure any advantage against the City of Hermosa Beach or of anyone interested in the proposed contract.

5. All statements contained in the statement of qualifications and related documents are true.

6. I have not directly or indirectly submitted the rate schedule price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any person, corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, RFQ depository, or to any member or agent thereof, to effectuate a collusive or sham statement of qualifications.

7. I have not entered into any arrangement or agreement with any City of Hermosa Beach public officer in connection with this statement of qualifications .

8. I understand collusive bidding is a violation of State and Federal law and can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards.

Signature of Authorized Representative:
____________________________________________
Printed Name and Title:
____________________________________________
Danielle Griffith, Principal-in-Charge

40 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Required Forms
RFQ 26-002 City of Hermosa Beach

6.2.3 Compliance with Insurance Requirements
RFQ 26-002
The selected consultant will be expected to comply with the City s insurance requirements contained within this RFQ.

The undersigned declares states and certifies that:

1. Proposer agrees, acknowledges and is fully aware of the insurance requirements as specified in the Request for Qualifications.

2. If selected, proposer agrees to accept all conditions and requirements as contained therein.

Signature of Authorized Representative:
____________________________________________
Printed Name and Title:
____________________________________________
Danielle Griffith, Principal-in-Charge

41 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Required Forms
RFQ 26-002 City of Hermosa Beach

6.2.4 Acknowledgement of Professional Services Agreement RFQ 26-002
The selected consultant will be expected to comply with and sign the City s Professional Services Agreement. Proposers should identify and/or indicate any exceptions to the Sample Professional Services Agreement included in Section 6.2. The City Attorney or their designee retains the discretion to accept or reject proposed exceptions or modifications to the City s Professional Services Agreement.

1. Proposer agrees, acknowledges and is fully aware of the conditions specified in the City’s Sample Professional Services Agreement.

2. Proposer agrees to accept all conditions and requirements as contained therein with exceptions noted as follows:
______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Signature of Authorized Representative:
____________________________________________
Printed Name and Title:
____________________________________________
Danielle Griffith, Principal-in-Charge

16. Indeminification. ...("Claims")) in any manner arising out of, pertaining to. or incident to any alleged negligent acts, (errors, omissions, or willful misconduct) of Consultant (its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants, or agents) in connection with the performance of the Consultants services, the Project, or this agreement...

Appendix A
Resumes for Key
Personnel

43 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Danielle Griffith, Principal | Principal-in-Charge
Danielle has over 20 years of experience in environmental planning, environmental policy and analysis. Additionally, Danielle worked for environmental regulation and land use transactional law firms for several years. Danielle’s experience includes working as a project manager leading large, interdisciplinary consultant teams in environmental planning efforts for a variety of residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use land development projects throughout Southern California.

She also has experience in developing long- and short-term plans for land use, growth and revitalization of urban, suburban, and rural communities. Additionally, she has written and reviewed a variety of environmental planning documents, including technical reports. She has worked for both public agencies and private companies.

Relevant Projects
City of Laguna Beach – City of Laguna Beach Civic Site IS/MND Project Manager
Rincon provided services in response to The City of Laguna Beach’s request for a scope of services for CEQA compliance to support the acquisition of the property located at 31526 and 31532 Pacific Coast Highway (undeveloped APNs: 658-091-06 and 658-091-05). The parcels are zoned R-1 (Low-Density Residential) and would require a conditional use permit to develop the site with a civic use. Rincon prepared a technical evaluation to account for the proposed substantial grade modifications and existing powerlines on the property. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for the City to allow for potential develop of the site with a variety of civic related uses, including a parking lot, a public restroom, a community park or a fire station.

City of Laguna Beach – 32051 Coast Highway Project
Director
Danielle served as the Director for the CEQA analyses for a single-family residential project that would replace an existing residence. Her work on the project included developing the project team, coordinating with the applicant and City, maintaining project timelines, and providing senior review of the CEQA documents.

City of Long Beach – Development Services/Planning Bureau Project Manager
Rincon provided contract planning services to process various entitlement submittals. The work will be directed through the City’s Planning and Building Department and will involve a variety of tasks such review of planning permit applications for conformance with applicable regulations and General Plan policies, providing customer service during the project review process, and providing public counter support.

Danielle Griffith, JD
Principal | Principal-in-Charge
Education
JD, Western State
University College of Law
MA, Political Science,
Specializing Public
Policy, San Diego State
University
BA, Political Science,
Sonoma State University
Affiliations
Association of
Environmental
Professionals
Years of Experience
20+

44 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Danielle Griffith, Principal | Principal-in-Charge
Relevant Projects
City of Long Beach – 3917 Long Beach Boulevard Focused EIR Project Manager
Rincon is assisting the City of Long Beach with the preparation of a Focused Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the demolition of the fire station located at 3917 Long Beach Boulevard and installation of a temporary/modular structure on-site for around approximately five years while a larger permanent replacement structure is built (site not yet identified and not a part of this project). The station has been closed due to toxic mold that cannot be remediated.

However, because the fire station appears to be eligible for designation as a Long Beach Historic Landmark, the preparation of an EIR will be required.

City of Redondo Beach – Artesia and Aviation Corridors Area Plan IS-MND Project Director
Danielle directed the Artesia and Aviation Corridors Area Plan Activation and Associated Zoning Text Amendments for Consistency CEQA process, including the City with the appropriate approach for streamlined environmental review, reviewing the IS–MND, reviewing and synthesizing project documentation, coordinating assignments with the project team, and maintaining the project schedule, coordination, and client communication.

City of Redondo Beach – South Bay Galleria Environmental Document Project Manager
Danielle managed the preparation of an environmental document to support the redevelopment of the South Bay Galleria site with a mixed-use project located within the city of Redondo Beach. The project is the largest redevelopment area in the city and would redefine the sense of place within the area; it consists of modifications and additions to the existing 29.85-acre South Bay Galleria enclosed mall property located at 1815 Hawthorne Boulevard. The proposed project would redesign portions of the site by combining expanded retail and dining venues with open-air promenades, hotel and residential development..

City of Carson – The District at South Bay Supplemental EIR Director
Danielle managed the preparation of a Supplemental EIR and technical studies for The District at South Bay Project for the City of Carson. She also authored numerous sections of the SEIR, specifically the Project Description, Land Use and Planning, Other Environmental Considerations, and Alternatives analyses.

The project consisted of an amendment to the Boulevards at South Bay Specific Plan adopted by the City (to be renamed “The District at South Bay Specific Plan”) and related improvements. Specifically, the revised project would modify or otherwise reduce the scope of the original project to ultimately consist of approximately 1,834,833 sq. ft. of regional commercial, general commercial and related uses, including outlet and entertainment uses, no more than 1,250 residential units, and 350 rooms total in two hotels.

The 2006 EIR for the Boulevards at South Bay Specific Plan previously assessed proposed remediation of the project site, since the site was a former landfill site. The proposed revised project retains the phased remediation of the project site and the subsequent development of urban uses, although clarifications are provided as to how development will be proposed to take place in phases. The document was prepared within seven months of initiation.

City of Carson – Porsche Experience Driving Center EIR
Project Manager
Danielle managed the preparation of an EIR for a 53-acre driver training facility in the City of Carson. The course will have special surfaces that replicate rain, ice and snow, plus a special off-road area that combines 45-degree declines and ascents. The center will also offer programs focused on maximizing personal fitness, wellness and athletic performance. The Porsche Human Performance Center, will feature a leading sports science laboratory and training programs, incorporating the latest techniques used in preparing Porsche racecar drivers.

45 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Vanessa Villanueva, Senior Environmental Planner | Project Manager/Contract Manager Vanessa is responsible for preparing environmental and planning documents, assisting with public and private sector contract services, and providing technical impact analyses for a variety of projects. She has ten years of experience preparing and editing environmental analyses in accordance with CEQA and NEPA for infrastructure, housing and urban development, and long-range planning projects. Her recent experience includes projects located in the cities of Beverly Hills, Chino Hills, Fountain Valley, Lancaster, Los Angeles, and West Hollywood. Her responsibilities include performing research and analysis; preparing CEQA and NEPA environmental analyses and technical studies; assisting with the preparation of other comprehensive documents; conducting field work necessary to complete high-quality technical noise studies; assisting with in-house English-to-Spanish translations of environmental notices and other public outreach materials; and interacting with various members of public agency and private client staff on matters related to land use planning, CEQA/NEPA compliance, and land development application processing.

Relevant Projects
City of Los Angeles – Westside Community Plans Update EIR Assistant Project Manager
Vanessa is preparing an EIR analyzing updates to the text of the four Westside Community Plans (i.e., West Los Angeles, Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey, Venice, and Westchester-Playa del Rey) to revise the stated plan goals, policies and programs; amend the General Plan Land Use Maps of the four Westside Community Plan Areas (CPA); amend the Municipal Code to adopt new zoning regulations for the four Westside Community Plan Areas as part of the New Zoning Code Update; amend the Zoning Map; and amend the General Plan Framework, Mobility Plan, Health Element, and other Citywide General Plan Amendments and land use and zoning ordinances. She is overseeing preparation of the Draft EIR and recently led a virtual scoping meeting for the EIR.

City of Calimesa – County Club Village Residential Subdivision MND Peer Review
CEQA Analyst
Vanessa assisted the City with a 3rd party peer review of an MND prepared by the project applicant and applicant’s environmental consultant. The project consists of a residential subdivision with a maximum of 220 units. The peer review included reviewing previous rounds of updates to supporting technical studies and preparing a comments matrix outlining various global comments and section/ analysis-specific comments that required clarification and updates from the applicant’s environmental consultant.

Vanessa Villanueva
Senior Environmental Planner | Project Manager/Contract Manger
Education
BS, Environmental
Science, University of
California, Los Angeles
Years of Experience
10

46 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Vanessa Villanueva, Senior Environmental Planner | Project Manager/Contract Manager Relevant Projects
City of Long Beach – 51st Street Greenbelt Park Project EA/FONSI Project Manager
Vanessa served as Project Manager for preparation of an EA/FONSI for improvements to a one-acre open space area located west of De Forest Avenue between West 51st Street and West 52nd in Long Beach. The project pursued HUD funding and involved implementation of pedestrian trails, a bicycle lane, playground equipment/surfaces, fitness areas, park seating, bioswales, and ADA parking spaces. Her responsibilities included coordinating with City staff and the analyst team (historic resources specialists, technical analysts, planners, and biologists) to complete the EA/FONSI.

City of West Hollywood – 1000 North La Brea Avenue EIR
Project Manager
Vanessa currently serves as Project Manager for the demolition of a commercial building and concrete batch plant for construction and operation of a new 34-story mixed-use building with 514 apartment units, 30,000 square feet of ground floor commercial/retail use, up to seven billboards, and 667 parking spaces. The Initial Study was circulated for review in November 2023, and the Draft EIR was circulated for review in January 2025. Vanessa recently oversaw completion of the Final EIR for the project, which includes responses to 13 public comment letters and verbal comments received from the Transportation and Mobility Commission and Planning Commission.

Los Angeles County Development Authority – On-Call Environmental Services Project Manager
Since 2017, Vanessa has managed Rincon’s on-call contract with Los Angeles County Development Authority and the preparation of an estimated 55 NEPA EA/FONSI for affordable housing projects receiving federal funding from HUD. Affordable housing projects under this on-call contract range from mixed-use (residential and commercial) to strictly residential projects throughout Los Angeles County. Her responsibilities include managing an internal team of planners, environmental scientists, technical analysts, biologists, and cultural resources specialists, as well as interacting with County staff. Vanessa coordinated between Rincon’s environmental scientists and LACDA staff to identify “red flag” properties that are likely to require extensive cleanup and remediation work (due to previous or nearby land uses) and potential oversight with a regulatory agency. Rincon is currently preparing four EA/FONSIs for affordable housing projects in various cities and unincorporated communities of Los Angeles County.

City of West Hollywood – 9034 Sunset Boulevard Project Exemption Justification CEQA Analyst
Vanessa is currently preparing a justification report for a statutory exemption to CEQA under Assembly Bill 130 for the 9034 Sunset Boulevard Project, which includes construction of a hotel complex and associated retail, residential, and ancillary uses, on four contiguous parcels. Her responsibilities include coordinating with the City and colleagues to inform and complete the exemption justification.

City of Los Angeles – Citywide Housing Element 2021-2029 and Safety Element Updates EIR CEQA/Noise ANalyst and Assistant Project Manager
Vanessa prepared a Preliminary Study to help determine the appropriate CEQA document for the Los Angeles Citywide Housing Element 2021-2029 Update and the subsequent project EIR, taking the lead in analyzing the project’s construction and operational noise impacts throughout the city and crafting mitigation measures for future development facilitated by Housing Element Update.

47 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Bill Vosti, Program Manager | Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas/Noise Bill has over 12 years of experience in air quality, greenhouse gas, and noise impact analysis under CEQA and NEPA. Bill is proficient with various air quality and GHG models (e.g., California Line Source Model series, EMission FACtors Model series, American Meteorological Society/ Environmental Protection Agency Regulatory Model, Hotspots Analysis and Reporting Program, and California Emissions Estimator Model series).He has supported and led environmental technical studies for a wide range of planning and infrastructure projects. Bill has also prepared and peer-reviewed studies for cities such as Long Beach, Pomona, and Hidden Hills, providing defensible, regulatory-compliant documentation for both urban infill and regional-scale development. His technical depth, combined with familiarity across LA County’s diverse jurisdictions, makes him a key resource for environmental review efforts requiring robust air and noise analysis.

Relevant Projects
City of West Hollywood – 1000 North La Brea Avenue Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Air Quality, GHG. and Noise Analyst
Bill served as the Air Quality, GHG, and Noise Analyst for an EIR for the demolition of a commercial building and concrete batch plant for construction and operation of a new 34-story mixed-use building with 514 apartment units, 30,000 square feet of ground floor commercial/retail use, seven billboards located throughout the building (including one digital billboard), and 667 parking spaces. Key issues included vibration from construction activities affecting nearby recording studios.

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) – Rancho San Pedro EIR/EIS
Air Quality, GHG. and Noise Analyst
Technical specialist and quality assurance reviewer on the One San Pedro Specific Plan EIR/EIS, which includes the redevelopment of the 21-acre, 478-unit Rancho San Pedro public housing complex. Technical issues included air quality health risk and noise exposure from a long construction period to nearby residents.

A & S Engineering – 5005 Long Beach Boulevard Project
Air Quality Analyst
Air quality analyst for a car wash addition to a gas station in Long Beach. Key technical issues included quantifying the project’s air quality emissions from construction activities and idling cars during operation to the adjacent elementary school. Emissions were compared to both local and regional South Coast Air Quality Management District thresholds.

Bill Vosti
Program Manager | Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas
Emmission/Noise
Education
MESM, Environmental
Science and Management,
University of California,
Santa Barbara
BA, Journalism, California
State University, Chico
Affiliations
Member, Institute of Noise
Control Engineering - USA
Years of Experience
12

48 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Bill Vosti, Program Manager | Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas/Noise Relevant Projects
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California – Garvey Reservoir Rehabilitation Project Noise Analyst
Bill is completing a Noise Technical Report for the relining of Metropolitan’s Garvey Reservoir and implementing various seismic upgrades and site improvements. Key issues include the potential construction and long-term operational noise impacts due to the facility’s proximity to a residential neighborhood and local school.

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) – LAWA Roadways, Utilities, and Enabling (RUE) 98th Street Extension Construction Noise Control Plan
Noise Analyst
Bill acted as the noise analyst for the Construction Noise Control Plan for the LAWA Rue 98th Street Extension Project. The project included approximately 34 acres of construction work that covered a variety of activities, such as new signalized intersections, street lighting, signing and striping, street drainage, landscape and irrigation, retaining walls, and Low Impact Development (LID)/Green Street improvements.

Work was separated into smaller projects that each required a Construction Noise Control Plan. The plans included identification of existing noise-sensitive receivers, analysis of construction noise levels to the receivers, and mitigation measures to reduce noise levels to acceptable noise limits.

City of Long Beach – 2400 E. Artesia Boulevard Warehouse/Distribution Facility Project Air Quality, GHG, and Noise Peer Reviewer
Peer review analyst for the Air Quality Impact Analysis, Health Risk Assessment, and Noise Technical Report for an approximately 416,160-square foot (sf), 48-foot-high, concrete tilt-up building on a 17.2-acre project site. Peer review tasks included ensuring the reports complied with City of Long Beach and South Coast Air Quality Management District standards, and providing a written memorandum for the report preparers to address deficiencies so that the reports would be CEQA defensible.

City of Long Beach – 5900 Cherry Avenue Project
Noise Peer Reviewer
Peer review analyst for the Noise Technical Report for a 303,927 square-foot warehouse with a cold storage use. Peer review tasks included ensuring the noise report complied with City of Long Beach noise standards, and providing a written memorandum for the report preparers to address deficiencies so that the reports would be CEQA defensible.

County of Los Angeles – Hsi Lai Monastery Project
Air Quality Analyst
Air Quality Analyst for construction of a monastery with associated accessory uses composed of 17 freestanding two-story buildings and the renovation of a single-family residence into a dormitory on a site located adjacent to the Hsi Lai Temple in Hacienda Heights. Key issues included the criteria pollutant emissions due to the amount of soil to be excavated and exported.

City of Los Angeles – Construction Noise and Vibration Guidelines Update Noise Consultant
Bill helped to update Los Angeles’ construction noise and vibration thresholds through various workshops.

The City’s existing noise standards resulted in significant impacts from small projects, and thus the City worked with Bill and other noise consultants to modernize the standards to reflect a pragmatic approach that would prioritize noise control for the loudest projects. Bill provided feedback and guidance on defensible thresholds, such as using the Federal Transit Administration’s construction noise thresholds and also providing justification for how to address increases in ambient noise.

49 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services May Lau, Principal Regulatory Specialist | Biological Resources Lead May is a principal regulatory specialist with over 20 years of experience.

Her primary responsibilities include development of permitting strategies; review of permit applications and supporting documentation; oversight of contract/project management; review of technical analyses for a variety of water/wastewater, private development, transportation and restoration projects; and informing her clients and Rincon staff of the most current regulations governing aquatic and biological resources.

May’s technical capabilities include review of environmental documents in compliance with NEPA, CEQA, Federal Endangered Species Act (FESA), and California Endangered Species Act (CESA); wetland and jurisdictional delineations; Clean Water Act permitting; streambed alteration agreements; coastal development permits; mitigation planning; biological assessments; and natural resource studies. She has consulted extensively with the USACE, USFWS, CDFW, California coastal agencies, and RWQCB’s to secure permits/authorizations, as well as to provide feasible and successful mitigation to her clients.

Relevant Projects
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) – AsNeeded Environmental Impact Analysis and Special Studies Contract Manager/Permitting Program Manager
May has served as the contract manager for the as-needed Environmental Impact Analysis and Special Studies contract with RAP since 2018, and has overseen the successful delivery of over 50 task orders. As contract manager, she served as RAP’s main point of contact and ensures the delivery of high-quality services. She is responsible for reviewing all task order requests and proposals, collaborating with technical staff to identify the project management team and key staff, providing strategic guidance as needed to Project Directors and Project Managers for each task order, implementing the quality assurance/ quality control (QA/QC) program, and overseeing the delivery of the scope, schedule, and budget for task orders.

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) – OnCall Environmental and Technical Planning Services Principal
Rincon has provided environmental services to Metropolitan through the on-call environmental and technical planning services contract since 2011. Since joining Rincon in 2024, May has supported management of the contract as the Principal-In-Charge of biological resources, permitting, and construction compliance related task orders.

May Lau
Principal Regulatory Specialist | Biological Resources
Lead
Education
BS, Environmental
Science, University of
California, Santa Barbara
Certifications
California Rapid
Assessment Method
(CRAM) Certified
Practitioner
Training
Wetland Delineations,
Wetland Training Institute
USACE Regional
Supplement Training,
Richard Chinn
Environmental Training
Environmental Site
Restoration/Mitigation
Creative Planning
and Implementation,
Northwest Environmental
Training Center
Riparian Plant
Identification for Coastal
Southern California Rivers
and Streams, Wetland
Training Institute
Flowering Plant Families,
Friends of the Jepson
Herbarium, University of
California, Berkeley
Years of Experience
22

50 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services May Lau, Principal Regulatory Specialist | Biological Resources Lead Relevant Projects
Metropolitan – Garvey Reservoir Rehabilitation Project
Principal
This project involves upgrading features of the Garvey Reservoir facility to improve seismic safety and building code/ADA requirements, enhanced management of nitrification within the reservoir, as well as improving existing facilities and installing new facilities to enhance operational reliability, minimize the risk of future facility failures, and facilitate efficient operations and maintenance of Garvey Reservoir. Rincon prepared an environmental impact report for the project in compliance with CEQA, and is supporting Metropolitan with monitoring and reporting in compliance with the project’s Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) and Metropolitan’s environmental compliance requirements. May is serving as the Principal-In-Charge of the construction compliance phase for the project.

City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks – Lake Machado Ecosystems Resource Management and Long-Term Maintenance Project
Project Manager/Permitting Program Manager
In collaboration with RAP, May led the preparation of a routine operations and long-term maintenance (O&M) plan for the approximately 112-acre Lake Machado ecosystem within Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park.

Her team updated the vegetation mapping and biological technical report and developed the O&M plan to encompass multiple stakeholder objectives, including providing flood control maintenance, vector control access, brush clearance for fire prevention, and protection of mitigation areas and sensitive biological resources. May led coordination with RAP, CDFW, and the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District for input on the O&M plan as well as negotiations on mitigation requirements. She also led the programmatic permitting process to obtain permits/authorizations including FGC 1602 standard and routine maintenance agreements from CDFW.

City of Long Beach – El Dorado Park Maintenance Project Principal
Rincon has been providing biological resources compliance and habitat restoration support services in support of the City of Long Beach’s ongoing lake and stream maintenance activities in El Dorado Park.

Rincon assisted the City with obtainment of its LSAA and has overseen project execution compliance since 2020. Rincon has since assisted the City with extending and amending their LSAA in its fifth year of operation and prepared a Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan that details the means and methods of habitat establishment to offset the project’s amended permanent impacts to freshwater emergent wetlands.

Current efforts entail restoration implementation support along with continued biological resources compliance support in association with the Project’s LSAA. May served as Principal and provided oversight of the project team and deliverables.

County of Los Angeles Department of Regional Planning – East San Gabriel Valley Area Plan Program EIR
Senior Biologist
The East San Gabriel Valley Area Plan (ESGVAP) was adopted by the County Board of Supervisors in 2024, and is a long-range planning document for the 24 unincorporated communities within the East San Gabriel Valley. The project consisted of the ESGVAP, land use change maps, and the zone change ordinance. While at another firm, May led the preparation of the biological resources chapter of the EIR.

California Coastal Conservancy – Ballona Wetlands Restoration Project Senior Biologist
The project team prepared an EIS/EIR to assess the potential environmental impacts of wetland restoration of the Ballona Wetlands. While at another firm, May was responsible for review of existing biological reports and data, coordination with various resource agencies and subconsultants, and lead the preparation of the biological resources chapter of the EIS/EIR.

51 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Shannon Carmack, Principal, Architectural History Program Manager | Cultural Resources Lead Shannon has more than 25 years of professional experience providing cultural resources management and historic preservation planning for large-scale and high-profile projects. She has worked throughout California in numerous sectors including local planning, development/ construction, public utilities, Department of Defense, transportation, recreation, and education. Shannon prepares documentation to satisfy CEQA/NEPA, Section 106, and Local Historic Preservation Ordinances.

She also provides reports and studies that are in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and the California Historic Building Code. She has developed and implemented successful mitigation for countless projects that included Historic American Building Survey documentation, oral histories, and interpretive programs. Shannon meets and exceeds requirements in the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards in Architectural History and History.

Relevant Projects
City of Laguna Beach – 31727 Coast Highway Civic Site MND Senior Architectural Historian
This MND was prepared to consider the City’s potential acquisition of real property located at 31727 Coast Highway. To determine whether the project would result in impacts to historical resources, Rincon completed a Cultural Resources Assessment of the site. Led by Shannon, the assessment included a cultural resources records search, cultural resources site survey, Native American consultation, archival research, and a historical evaluation, and found that development of the site would not result in impacts to historical resources on the project site or in known historic districts located adjacent to the site.

City of Santa Ana – Cultural Resources Study for the 4th and Mortimer Project
Principal
The 4th and Mortimer Project is a redevelopment project encompassing two city blocks in downtown Santa Ana. In support of the project, Shannon served as the principal for the cultural resource study of the site. The study included the recordation of one property, 509-515 East 4th Street, on DPR forms. Shannon oversaw the evaluation of the property which included the development of site-specific context, archival and background research and a site visit. The property was evaluated and recommended ineligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, California Register of Historical Resources and the Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties.

Shannon Carmack
Principal/Architectural History Program Manager |
Cultural Resources Lead
Education
BA, History, emphasis
in American History,
California State University,
Long Beach
Certifications/
Registrations
Green Strategies for
Historic Buildings,
National Preservation
Institute
CEQA Workshop
Training, Association
of Environmental
Professionals
Oral History Methods,
California State University,
Long Beach
Identification and
Evaluation of Midtwentieth Century
Buildings, National
Preservation Institute
Section 4(f) Cultural
Resources Compliance for
Transportation Projects,
National Preservation
Institute
Years of Experience
25

52 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Shannon Carmack, Principal, Architectural History Program Manager | Cultural Resources Lead Relevant Projects
City of Santa Ana Community Development Agency – Santa Ana Library Repair Project Cultural Resources Assessment Report
Principal
Shannon served as the principal for the Santa Ana Library Repair Project Cultural Resources Assessment Report. The study included the delineation of an area of potential effects, searches of the California Historical Resources Information System and the Native American Heritage Commission Sacred Lands File and Native American and local interested party outreach. The study additionally included the development of a historic context, site specific background and archival research. The Santa Ana Library was recorded on DPR forms and evaluated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The study recommended the library building eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under Criteria A and C.

City of Long Beach – 300 Studebaker Road Industrial Park Project Principal Architectural Historian
Shannon has served as Principal Architectural Historian for the cultural resources study. The project included the development of two concrete tilt-up industrial buildings, as well as 1.81 acres designated as open space. For these efforts, Mr. Carmack served in a senior oversight capacity, coordinating with staff to complete fieldwork, archival research, Tribal coordination and report preparation.

City of Long Beach – 3655 N. Norwalk Boulevard Project
Senior Architectural Historian
Shannon served as Senior Architectural Historian for the project to redevelop a church property constructed in 1969 into a residential development. Shannon conducted a survey of the subject property, historic research, significance evaluation and preparation of a historic assessment report. The results of the analysis found that the chapel appeared individually eligible for listing as a City of Long Beach Landmark and considered a historical resource for the purposes of CEQA. Mitigation measures were developed to mitigate the demolition of the chapel and reduce significant impacts to the historical resource.

City of Long Beach – Long Beach Civic Center Project
Senior Architectural Historian
Shannon served as the Senior Architectural Historian for the Long Beach Civic Center Project, to redevelop the 16-acre Civic Center site. The study included a cultural resources records search, Native American scoping, an intensive pedestrian survey of the Project Site, evaluation of historic built environment resources, and preparation of the technical report. The study found that the site, which included the City Hall-Library Complex was eligible for local historic designation as a City Landmark and is considered a historical resource under CEQA. Demolition of site would result in a significant and unavoidable impact under CEQA and mitigation was developed to reduce impacts to cultural resources.

City of South Pasadena Planning and Building Department – Contract Planning Historic Preservation Project Review
Senior Architectural Historian and Preservation Planner Shannon provides senior oversight, project review, permit processing, and preservation planning support to the City of South Pasadena Planning and Building Department. Duties include preparing historic resource evaluations, assessing projects for compliance with the City’s Municipal Code, design guidelines, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, and preparing and presenting staff reports to the Cultural Heritage Commission.

53 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Ryan Thacher, PhD, PE, Principal | Phase I and II ESA Lead Dr. Thacher is an environmental engineer with nearly 15 years of experience in developing creative solutions to complex environmental issues, including 12 years of environmental consulting experience. He oversees a variety of site assessment, remediation, and regulatory compliance projects driven by regulatory action and compliance, litigation, property transactions, brownfield redevelopment, and residential, commercial, and utility development. He develops remediation and mitigation approaches consistent with regulatory frameworks established under the California Health and Safety Code, California Water Code, the Porter-Cologne Act, and the Federal Clean Water Act, and enforced by local, state, and federal agencies. Ryan’s background in environmental chemistry and engineering lends itself to assessing sites impacted by chemical constituents of concern including chlorinated hydrocarbons, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), heavy metals, petroleum hydrocarbons, 1,4-dioxane, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), pesticides, and more. Ryan is experienced in methods of environmental forensics and fate and transport evaluations to identify source contributions, identify responsible parties, or determine the location or timing of a release.

Relevant Projects
Dunn Properties – Redondo Village Shopping Center
Principal-in-Charge
Ryan supported remedial excavations leading to a No Further Action status under the Los Angeles County Fire Department Site Mitigation Unit at a Shell service station where former hydraulic lifts released extensive petroleum hydrocarbons into the subsurface. In addition, he oversaw assessment activities under an LA RWQCB investigative order, to determine if a former dry cleaner was responsible for extensive soil vapor impacts throughout the shopping center and adjacent Beach Cities Health District campus. The investigation included installation and sampling of soil vapor probes to 80 feet below ground surface.

Skechers – Skechers Office Developments
Principal-in-Charge
Providing oversight of environmental assessment activities related to redevelopment activities associated with Skechers redevelopment projects on Pacific Coast Highway in Hermosa, including soil assessment, soil vapor assessment, and underground storage tank and piping removals.

Ryan Thacher, PhD, PE
Principal | Phase I and II ESA Lead
Education
PhD, Environmental
Engineering, University of
Southern California
BS, Chemical Engineering,
University of California,
Santa Barbara
Certifications
Licensed Professional
Civil Engineer (California),
#87757
Years of Experience
15

54 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Ryan Thacher, PhD, PE, Principal | Phase I and II ESA Lead Relevant Projects
City of Long Beach – Background Arsenic Evaluation for Proposed Development Director-in-Charge
Performed Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) to support the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for an industrial development. In response to public comments on the draft EIR, prepared a memorandum in anticipation of litigation justifying no further action at the site and no requirement for regulatory oversight based on DTSC guidance, site-specific data evaluation against background data sets, and an adjacent school site closure with elevated arsenic concentrations left in place.

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) – Environmental Assessment and Regulatory Compliance for the Jordan Downs Redevelopment Project
Director-in-Charge
Supporting HACLA through a large-scale affordable housing redevelopment project, including performing Phase I and Phase II ESAs, impacted soil removal, coordinating hazardous building material surveys, and performing air monitoring for fugitive dust during demolition activities.

Atascadero Mutual Water Company – Groundwater PFAS Source Identification, Atascadero Director-in-Charge
Developed a conceptual fate and transport analysis and analyzed groundwater PFAS data to support a forensic investigation in anticipation of litigation, including a review of historic land use, public environmental database records, and spatial and temporal analysis of data collected by the client considering local hydrogeology within the impacted groundwater basins. Implemented groundwater sampling to address a data gap to support PFAS source identification.

City of Redlands – Site Investigation for PFAS Impacts Under RWQCB Oversight Director-in-Charge
Conducted a soil and groundwater assessment of PFAS impacts at a former septage disposal site. Proposed and implemented a study to develop site-specific cleanup goals for PFOA and PFOS based on SWRCB and State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection guidance for leachability testing and considering factors such as depth to groundwater. The Santa Ana RWQCB approved of the calculated, proposed cleanup goals that resulted from the study allowing the City to leave impacts in place.

City of Norwalk – Norwalk Transit Village Center Brownfield Redevelopment Director-in-Charge
Oversaw completion of a Phase I ESA and multiple Phase II ESAs to delineate impacted soil identified at a site proposed to be redeveloped for mixed use. Facilitated a hazardous building materials survey which identified extensive lead and asbestos containing materials throughout the 14 on site structures. Supporting the project proponent through the DTSC voluntary oversight process.

City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Bureau of Engineering – Los Angeles River Ecosystem Restoration Reach 6
Director-in-Charge
Oversaw the preparation of Phase I ESAs for 12 parcels along the Los Angeles River to support potential acquisition for an ecosystem restoration project.

MPW Moorpark Land – Soil Matrix Assessment for Pesticides Director-in-Charge
Supported a developer acquiring a 123-acre agricultural property comprising orchards and row crops.

Performing a Phase II ESA in accordance with DTSC guidance to understand the extent of impacts from OCPs and develop remediation and mitigation measures to support site redevelopment as an equestrian center.

55 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Michael Kennedy, AICP, LEED AP | Fehr & Peers City of Hermosa Beach On-Call Environmental Consulting Services
2 Michael Kennedy, AICP, LEED AP | Fehr & Peers
Michael Kennedy is a Principal at Fehr & Peers and leads the Long Beach office with nearly two decades of experience in long range planning, environmental analysis, transit planning, and pedestrian and bicycle planning. He has worked extensively in the City of Hermosa Beach for over a decade on the General Plan, CEQA transportation impact analyses, and parking studies. He has worked on mobility planning and traffic engineering design projects across many coastal communities, including the Cities of Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, Dana Point, and Marina del Rey. His work helps clients balance access, safety, and sustainability in complex, evolving environments.

Education
Leadership Long
Beach Institute Class
of 2022
Master of Urban &
Regional Planning
California State
Polytechnic University,
Pomona, CA 2007
Bachelor of Arts
Wesleyan University,
Middletown, CT 1999
Registrations
American Institute of
Certified Planners
(AICP)
Leadership in Energy &
Environmental Design
Accredited
Professional (LEED AP)
Experience
19 years
Relevant Project Experience
City of Hermosa Beach – Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering Services On-Call
Principal in Charge
Fehr & Peers is serving the City of Hermosa Beach on multiple on-call transportation planning and traffic engineering task orders spanning CEQA transportation impact analyses, monitoring evolving travel demand patterns in the City, and traffic engineering design. Michael is the Principal-in-Charge of the on-call contract.

City of Hermosa Beach – General Plan Addendum EIR
Project Manager
To support the implementation of zoning changes associated with the City of Hermosa Beach's Housing Element, Fehr & Peers prepared an updated transportation impact analysis following the methodologies of the PLAN Hermosa General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report. Our work included updating the PLAN Hermosa travel demand model to reflect the changes of land use associated with the Housing Element, and the preparation of vehicle miles travelled and intersection and segment level of service analyses. Ultimately the purpose of the work was to make a consistency finding between the Housing Element related zoning changes and the PLAN Hermosa EIR.

City of Redondo Beach – 100-132 Catalina Ave Project
Principal in Charge
Fehr & Peers prepared a transportation impact analysis using vehicle miles travelled (VMT) methodologies and criteria for significance developed in coordination with the City of Redondo Beach. Our VMT estimates were prepared using Fehr & Peers' MainStreet mixed use trip generation tool, which quantifies the vehicle trip reductions due to the project's proximity to residential, Czulegar Park, the Waterfront, and other areas in close walking or biking distance to the project. Fehr & Peers also evaluated intersection operations around the project site outside of the CEQA document.

56 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Miguel Nunez | Fehr & Peers Subconsultant Call Data
Rincon Consultants, Inc. 3
Miguel Núñez | Fehr & Peers
Miguel brings over 18 years of experience in transportation planning, leading impactful projects that enhance mobility and safety. He has managed complex regional studies, including the I-710 Livability Initiative, Downey Active Transportation Plan, and numerous environmental studies ranging in scale from single development projects to Specific Plans and General Plans, ensuring defensible environmental analyses that facilitate approval and entitlements. His work on development projects and regional planning has helped communities progress desired development projects, creating cleaner and more resilient land use and transportation connections for local stakeholders. His local experience includes guiding the City of Carson General Plan and conducting a VMT study for the Panattoni warehouse, providing data-driven strategies to support sustainable development and transportation efficiency.

Education
Master of Arts, Urban
Planning University of
California, Los Angeles,
2007
Bachelor of Arts,
Political Science,
University of California
Los Angeles, 2004
Experience
19 years
Relevant Project Experience
City of Hermosa Beach – Strand Hotel EIR Peer Review
Peer Review
Fehr & Peers supported the City of Hermosa Beach with a peer review of the transportation analysis and shared parking analysis prepared for the EIR of the proposed Strand Hotel. The peer review identified minor inconsistencies and errors in the text and analysis, but nothing that rose to the level of undermining or changing the report’s conclusions. Miguel supported the peer review and coordination with the project team and city staff.

Kraus Construction – Jack’s Hermosa Beach Caltrans Analysis Principal in Charge
Fehr & Peers prepared an intersection analysis of two intersections along Pacific Coast Highway that are located near the entry and exit driveways of the existing Jack’s Hermosa Beach. The intersection analysis was prepared for a potential site expansion that would add several hundred square feet of retail and introduce nine residential units at the site. Since the project site is located along PCH, the analysis has been primarily coordinated with Caltrans, which has jurisdiction over PCH.

South Bay Cities Council of Governments – Land Use & Transportation CAP
Project Manager
Fehr & Peers was an integral team member responsible for preparing an inventory of Socioeconomic data (SED) and developing vehicle miles traveled (VMT) estimates in service of understanding transportation sector emissions for the model base year and several out years, including 2020, 2030, and 2040. The effort also helped identify policy actions likely to be most effective by city and/or sector. This included a qualitative evaluation of transportation-related TDM measures and potential VMT reductions. Additionally, Fehr & Peers provided SCAG model SED data and VMT estimates of the SCS/RTP buildout and of a business as usual scenario, which was particularly useful for helping cities understand the trajectory of their greenhouse gas emissions and specific actions that could be taken to help guide the business as usual scenario toward stated local and regional goals for VMT and GHG.

Appendix B
Signed Addendum

58 | Qualifications for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Appendix B
1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 | hermosabeach.gov | HermosaBeachCity HermosaBchCity

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDUM NO. 1
RFQ NO. 26-0002: ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES Complete and sign this acknowledgement form. Enclose the original copy of the acknowledgement in your bid. Failure to do so may result in disqualification of your firm’s bid.

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of Addendum No. 1 dated June 4, 2026.

ATTEST: _____________________________________
Principal: _____________________________________
Address: _____________________________________
By: _____________________________________
Title: _____________________________________
250 East 1st Street, Suite 1400 Los Angeles, California 90012 Principal | Principal-in-Charge
Danielle Griffith
May Lau, Principal
Rincon Consultants, Inc.

Bishop
180 Home Street
Bishop, California 93514
442-900-7988
Carlsbad
6790 Embarcadero Lane
Suite 100
Carlsbad, California 92011
760-918-9444
Fresno
4589 North Marty Avenue
Suite 102
Fresno, California 93722
559-228-9925
Los Angeles
250 East 1st Street
Suite 1400
Los Angeles, California 90012
213-788-4842
Monterey
80 Garden Court
Suite 240
Monterey, California 93940
831-333-0310
Oakland
66 Franklin Street
Suite 300
Oakland, California 94607
510-834-4455
Palm Springs
777 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Suite 200-127
Palm Springs, California 92262
760-203-5120
Riverside
11801 Pierce Street
Suite 200
Riverside, California 92505
951-405-0979
Sacramento
601 University Avenue
Suite 221
Sacramento, California 95825
916-706-1374
San Diego
8825 Aero Drive
Suite 120
San Diego, California 92123
760-918-9444
San José
99 South Almaden Boulevard
Suite 600-182
San José, California 95113
408-577-3008
San Luis Obispo
899 Pacific Street
Suite 100
San Luis Obispo, California 93401
805-547-0900
Santa Barbara
319 East Carrillo Street
Suite 105
Santa Barbara, California 93101
805-319-4092
Ventura (Headquarters)
2060 Knoll Drive
Ventura, California 93003
805-644-4455

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

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BETWEEN

THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
AND

ASPEN ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
This professional services agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of September 8, 2026 (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Hermosa Beach (a municipal corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254) (“City”) and Aspen Environmental Group (a corporation with its principal place of business at 5020 Chesebro Road, Suite 200, Agoura Hills, CA 91302) (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are hereinafter sometimes referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.

RECITALS
A. City is a public agency of the State of California and is in need of Consultant’s environmental consulting services (“Services”); and B. Consultant is duly licensed and has the necessary qualifications to provide such Services; and
C. The Parties desire by this Agreement to establish the terms for City to retain Consultant to provide the Services described herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

AGREEMENT

1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals above are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.

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2. Services. Consultant shall provide the City with the Services as set forth in in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of Exhibit A and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall govern. City may order changes in the services within the general scope of this Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum and the contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be authorized in writing, and executed by Consultant and City. The cost or credit to City resulting from changes in services will be determined in accordance with the written agreement between the parties.

3. Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel identified in their proposal, more particularly described in Exhibit B, Consultant’s Statement of Qualifications.

Consultant warrants that Consultant is familiar with all laws that may affect its performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect Consultant’s performance of this Agreement. Consultant further represents that no City employee will provide any services under this Agreement.

4. Compensation
a. Subject to paragraph 4b below, the City shall pay for the services listed in Exhibit A with specific tasks assigned to Consultant through issuance of Task Orders.
b. In no event shall the total amount paid for services rendered by Consultant under this Agreement exceed the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). This amount is to cover all related costs for the duration of the term, and the City will not pay any additional fees for printing expenses. Consultant shall submit invoices to City no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the performance of work for which Consultant is billing, invoices shall detail the work performed on each milestone and each project as applicable. All invoices for City’s approved task(s) and or deliverable(s) shall include the following in order for payments to be processed:
(1) Consultant’s name,

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(2) Contract number,
(3) Task order number,
(4) Purchase order number,
(5) Project name,
(6) Invoice number,
(7) Invoice date,
(8) Billing period,
(9) For work performed on a lump sum basis, the deliverables provided during the billing period or the percentage of each task completed during the billing period,
(10) For work performed on a time and materials basis, the name of the staff member working on the task and/or deliverable, the specific task or subtask performed, the date of performance, the number of hours performed on that date, the staff member’s billing rate per Exhibit D, Consultant’s Rate Sheets, and the description of work performed for that time entry. Any charges for approved direct expenditures (e.g., mileage, parking, etc.) shall be accompanied by receipts or other documentation.
(11) Total budgeted task order amount,
(12) Percentage of total task order amount billed to date, and (13) Other information as required by a specific task order. c. Said invoice shall be based on the total of all Consultant’s services which have been completed to City’s sole satisfaction. City shall pay Consultant’s invoice within forty-five (45) days from the date City receives said invoice. The invoice shall describe in detail the services performed, the method of compensation subject to paragraph 4d below, and the associated time for completion. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be designated as “Additional Services” and shall identify the number of the authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices.

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d. Compensation for services under this Agreement shall be based on one of the following methods of compensation:
(1) Lump Sum Method: whereby the Consultant is compensated for meeting designed project milestones for a specific Task Order. All of the Consultant’s costs, including employee salaries, overhead, other direct costs, subcontract expenses, and profit are included in the Lump Sum amount;
(2) Time and Materials Method: whereby the Consultant is compensated based upon the agreed upon rates as stated in Exhibit D, Rate Sheets, and other approved direct costs, subject to Engineer’s approval, with a total not to exceed amount as stated in the Task Order Notice to Proceed. Rate Sheets shall be in effect for the duration of the Agreement;
(3) Combination of Method 1 or 2 above: whereby the Consultant is compensated for some line items in their proposal based upon the Lump Sum Method and other line items in their proposal based on Time and Materials Method.

5. Additional or Removed Work. If changes in the work seem merited by the Parties and informal consultations with the other Party indicate that a change is warranted, it shall be processed by the Consultant forwarding a letter to the City outlining the changes with a statement of estimated changes in fee and/or time schedule. An amendment to this Agreement shall be prepared by the City and executed by both Parties before performance of such services, or the City will not be required to pay for the changes in the scope of work. Such amendment shall not render ineffective or invalidate unaffected portions of this Agreement. In the absence of an amendment, the City may order such changes and equitably adjust compensation as necessary.

6. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until September 8, 2029, with the option to extend an additional two years, unless the Agreement is previously terminated as provided for herein (“Term”).

7. Maintenance of Records; Audits
a. Records of Consultant’s services relating to this Agreement shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be made available to City for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient times for a period of four (4) years from the Effective Date.
b. Books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence

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pertaining to costs incurred shall be maintained by Consultant and made available at all reasonable times during the contract period and for four (4) years from the date of final payment under the contract for inspection by City.

8. Time of Performance. Consultant shall perform its services in a prompt and timely manner and shall commence performance upon receipt of each individual Task Order issued from the City to proceed. The term for each such Task Order shall be specified therein, and Consultant shall perform the services described in the Task Order in accordance with the schedule set forth in the applicable scope of work. Consultant shall complete the services required hereunder within Term.

9. Delays in Performance
a. Neither Party shall be considered in default of this Agreement for delays in performance caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing Party. For purposes of this Agreement, such circumstances include a Force Majeure Event. A Force Majeure Event shall mean an event that materially affects the Consultant’s performance and is one or more of the following: (1) Acts of God or other natural disasters occurring at the project site; (2) terrorism or other acts of a public enemy; (3) orders of governmental authorities (including, without limitation, unreasonable and unforeseeable delay in the issuance of permits or approvals by governmental authorities that are required for the services); and (4) pandemics, epidemics, or quarantine restrictions. “Orders of governmental authorities” includes ordinances; emergency proclamations and orders; and rules to protect the public health, welfare, and safety. b. Should a Force Majeure Event occur, the non-performing Party shall (within a reasonable time of being prevented from performing) give written notice to the other Party describing the circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made to resume performance. Delays shall not entitle Consultant to any additional compensation regardless of the Party responsible for the delay.

10. Compliance with Law
a. Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations of the Federal, state, and local government (including California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements). b. Consultant shall provide the City with a Taxpayer Identification Number.

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c. Consultant shall assist the City as requested in obtaining and maintaining all permits required of Consultant by Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
d. If applicable, Consultant is responsible for all costs of clean up and / or removal of hazardous and toxic substances spilled as a result of his or her services or operations performed under this Agreement.

11. Standard of Care. Consultant’s services will be performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices and principles; and in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions. Consultant’s performance shall conform in all material respects to the requirements of the scope of Services as described in Exhibit A.

12. Conflicts of Interest. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall at all times maintain a duty of loyalty and a fiduciary duty to the City; and shall not accept payment from or employment with any person or entity which will constitute a conflict of interest with the City.

13. Assignment and Subconsultant. Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or transfer this Agreement or any rights under or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the City (which may be withheld for any reason). Any attempt to so assign or so transfer without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for termination. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement. Nothing contained herein shall prevent Consultant from employing independent associates and subconsultants as Consultant may deem appropriate to assist in the performance of services hereunder.

14. Independent Consultant. Consultant is retained as an independent contractor and is not an employee of City. No employee or agent of Consultant shall become an employee of City. The work to be performed shall be in accordance with the work described in this Agreement, subject to such directions and amendments from City as herein provided. Any personnel performing the work governed by this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall at all times be under Consultant’s exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance under this Agreement and as required by law.

Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such personnel (including but not limited to social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment

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insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance).

15. Insurance. Consultant shall not commence work for the City until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has secured all insurance required under this section. a. Additional Insured. The City (its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers) shall be named as additional insureds on Consultant’s and its subconsultants’ policies of commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance using the endorsements and forms specified herein or exact equivalents. b. Commercial General Liability
(i) The Consultant shall take out and maintain (during the performance of all work under this Agreement, in amounts not less than specified herein) Commercial General (“CG”) Liability Insurance in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City.
(ii) Coverage for CG Liability insurance shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office (“ISO”) CG Liability coverage (Occurrence Form CG 00 01) or exact equivalent.
(iii) Commercial General Liability Insurance must include coverage for the following:
(1) Bodily Injury and Property Damage
(2) Personal Injury/Advertising Injury
(3) Premises/Operations Liability
(4) Products/Completed Operations Liability
(5) Aggregate Limits that Apply per Project
(6) Explosion, Collapse, and Underground (UCX)
exclusion deleted
(7) Contractual Liability with respect to this Agreement (8) Property Damage
(9) Independent Consultants Coverage
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any other exclusion contrary to the Agreement.
(v) The policy shall give City (its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and City-designated volunteers) additional insured status using ISO endorsement forms CG 20 10 10 01 and 20 37 10 01, or endorsements providing the exact same coverage.
(vi) The general liability program may utilize either deductibles or provide coverage excess of a self-insured retention, subject to written approval by the City; and provided that such deductibles shall not apply to the City as an additional insured.
c. Automobile Liability
(i) At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain Automobile Liability Insurance for bodily injury and property damage (including coverage for owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City). (ii) Coverage for automobile liability insurance shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 00 01 covering automobile liability (Coverage Symbol 1, any auto).
(iii) The policy shall give City (its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and City-designated volunteers) additional insured status. (iv) Subject to written approval by the City, the automobile liability program may utilize deductibles; provided that such deductibles shall not apply to the City as an additional insured, but not a self-insured retention. d. Workers’ Compensation/Employer’s Liability
(i) Consultant certifies that he/she is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code; and he/she will comply with such provisions before commencing work under this Agreement.
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Agreement), the Consultant shall maintain full compensation insurance for all persons employed directly by him/her to carry out the work contemplated under this Agreement (all in accordance with the “Workers’ Compensation and Insurance Act”, Division IV of the Labor Code of the State of California and any acts amendatory thereof, and Employer’s Liability Coverage in amounts indicated herein). Consultant shall require all subconsultants to obtain and maintain (for the period required by this Agreement) workers’ compensation coverage of the same type and limits as specified in this section. e. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions). At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain professional liability or Errors and Omissions insurance appropriate to its profession in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City and in an amount indicated herein. This insurance shall be endorsed to include contractual liability applicable to this Agreement and shall be written on a policy form coverage specifically designed to protect against acts, errors, or omissions of the Consultant. “Covered Professional Services” as designated in the policy must specifically include work performed under this Agreement.

The policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and must include a provision establishing the insurer's duty to defend.
f. Privacy/Network Security (Cyber). At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain privacy/network security insurance for: (1) privacy breaches; (2) system breaches; (3) denial or loss of service; and (4) the introduction, implantation, or spread of malicious software code in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City. g. Minimum Policy Limits Required
(i) The following insurance limits are required:

Combined Single Limit
Commercial General Liability $2,000,000 per occurrence/$4,000,000 aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury, and
property damage
Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage
Employer’s Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence

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Professional Liability $1,000,000 per claim and aggregate (errors and omissions)
Cyber Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence and
aggregate
(ii) Defense costs shall be payable in addition to the limits. (iii) Requirements of specific coverage or limits contained in this section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirement; or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Any available coverage shall be provided to the Parties required to be named as Additional Insured pursuant to this Agreement.
h. Evidence Required. Prior to execution of the Agreement, the Consultant shall file with the City evidence of insurance from an insurer or insurers certifying to the coverage of all insurance required herein. Such evidence shall include original copies of the ISO CG 00 01 (or insurer’s equivalent) signed by the insurer’s representative and Certificate of Insurance (Acord Form 25-S or equivalent), together with required endorsements. All evidence of insurance shall be signed by a properly authorized officer, agent, or qualified representative of the insurer and shall certify the names of the insured, any additional insureds (where appropriate) the type and amount of the insurance, the location and operations to which the insurance applies, and the expiration date of such insurance.
i. Policy Provisions Required
(i) Consultant shall provide the City at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of cancellation of any policy required by this Agreement; except that the Consultant shall provide at least ten (10) days prior written notice of cancellation of any such policy due to non-payment of the premium. If any of the required coverage is cancelled or expires during the term of this Agreement, the Consultant shall deliver renewal certificate(s) including the General Liability Additional Insured Endorsement to the City at least ten (10) days prior to the effective date of cancellation or expiration. (ii) The Commercial General Liability Policy and Automobile Policy shall each contain a provision stating that Consultant’s policy is primary insurance and that any insurance, self-insurance, or other coverage maintained by the City or any named insureds shall not be called upon to contribute to any loss.

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(iii) The retroactive date (if any) of each policy is to be no later than the effective date of this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain such coverage continuously for a period of at least three (3) years after the completion of the work under this Agreement. Consultant shall purchase a one (1) year extended reporting period (a) if the retroactive date is advanced past the effective date of this Agreement; (b) if the policy is cancelled or not renewed; or (c) if the policy is replaced by another claims-made policy with a retroactive date subsequent to the effective date of this Agreement.
(iv) All required insurance coverages (except for the professional liability coverage) shall contain or be endorsed to provide waiver of subrogation in favor of the City (its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers) or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against City; and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.
(v) The limits set forth herein shall apply separately to each insured against whom claims are made or suits are brought, except with respect to the limits of liability. Further the limits set forth herein shall not be construed to relieve the Consultant from liability in excess of such coverage, nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnification obligations to the City and shall not preclude the City from taking such other actions available to the City under other provisions of the Agreement or law. j. Qualifying Insurers. All policies required shall be issued by acceptable insurance companies (as determined by the City) which satisfy the following minimum requirements: Each such policy shall be from a company or companies with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII and admitted to transact in the business of insurance in the State of California, or otherwise allowed to place insurance through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code or any Federal law.
k. Additional Insurance Provisions
(i) The foregoing requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant; and any approval of said insurance by the City is not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement (including but not limited to the provisions concerning indemnification).

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(ii) If at any time during the life of the Agreement, any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, the City has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City may cancel this Agreement. (iii) The City may require the Consultant to provide complete copies of all insurance policies in effect for the duration of the Project. (iv) The City (City Council, any member of the City Council, officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers) shall not be personally responsible for any liability arising under or by virtue of this Agreement. l. Subconsultant Insurance Requirements. Consultant shall not allow any subcontractors or subconsultants to commence work on any subcontract until they have provided evidence satisfactory to the City that they have secured all insurance required under this section. Policies of commercial general liability insurance provided by such subcontractors or subconsultants shall be endorsed to name the City as an additional insured using ISO form CG 20 38 04 13 or an endorsement providing the exact same coverage. If requested by Consultant, the City may approve different scopes or minimum limits of insurance for particular subcontractors or subconsultants.

16. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel reasonably approved by the City), indemnify, and hold the City (its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and authorized volunteers) free and harmless from any and all claims (demands, causes of action, suits, actions, proceedings, costs, expenses, liability, judgments, awards, decrees, settlements, loss, damage or injury of any kind in law or equity to property or persons including wrongful death (“Claims”)) in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any alleged acts (errors, omissions, or willful misconduct) of Consultant (its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants, or agents) in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s services, the Project, or this Agreement (including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees, attorneys’ fees, and other related costs and expenses). This indemnification clause excludes Claims arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City (the City Council, members of the City Council, its employees, or authorized volunteers). Consultant’s indemnification obligation shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this

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17. California Labor Code Requirements
a. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq. (as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq.) ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws if applicable.

Consultant shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City (its elected officials, officers, employees, and agents) free and harmless from any claims (liabilities, costs, penalties, or interest) arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the Consultant and all subcontractors to comply with all California Labor Code provisions which include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815), and debarment of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1). The requirement to submit certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner under Labor Code section 1771.4 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4. b. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants performing such Services must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and require the same of any subconsultants, as applicable. This Project may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.

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Federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens (including but not limited to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as may be amended from time to time), and shall require all subconsultants and sub-subconsultants to comply with the same.

19. Laws and Venue. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. If any action is brought to interpret or enforce any term of this Agreement, the action shall be brought in a state or Federal court situated in the County of Los Angeles, State of California.

20. Termination or Abandonment
a. The City has the right to terminate or abandon any portion or all of the work under this Agreement by giving ten (10) calendar days’ written notice to Consultant. In such event, City shall be immediately given title and possession to all original field notes, drawings and specifications, written reports, and other documents produced or developed for that portion of the work completed and/or being abandoned.

The City shall pay Consultant the reasonable value of services rendered for any portion of the work completed prior to termination. If said termination occurs prior to completion of any task for the Project for which a payment request has not been received, the charge for services performed during such task shall be the reasonable value of such services (based on an amount mutually agreed to by the Parties of the portion of such task completed but not paid prior to said termination). The City shall not be liable for any costs other than the charges or portions thereof which are specified herein. Consultant shall not be entitled to payment for unperformed services, and shall not be entitled to damages or compensation for termination of work.
b. Consultant may terminate its obligation to provide further services under this Agreement upon thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice to City only in the event of substantial failure by City to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement through no fault of Consultant.
c. If the Agreement is terminated prior to its completion for any reason, Consultant shall refund the monthly prorated cost of the incomplete term.

21. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results under this Agreement. Consultant (when requested) shall furnish clarification and/or explanation as may be required by the City’s representative, regarding any services rendered under this Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or

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omission attributable to Consultant’s professional services occurs, Consultant shall (at no cost to City) provide all other services necessary to rectify and correct the matter to the sole satisfaction of the City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to the correction.

22. Prohibited Employment. Consultant shall not employ any current employee of City to perform the work under this Agreement while this Agreement is in effect.

23. Costs. Each Party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation and negotiation of this Agreement; and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as expressly provided herein.

24. Ownership of Documents and Confidential Information a. All deliverables and other documents generated by Consultant in the performance of the Services (including all work papers, work-in-progress, designs, drawings, documents, data, computations, specifications, studies and reports prepared by Consultant as a part of the Services or authorized Additional Services (“Consultant Work Product”)) shall belong to and be subject to the sole ownership and use of City. b. Consultant may receive written or verbal information from City (its representatives or agents) not in the public domain during the course of the performance of this Agreement. Such information may include City’s know how, trade secrets, and other proprietary and confidential information; and Consultant agrees to treat such information as confidential information belonging to City. Consultant agrees that neither it (nor its officers, employees, representatives, agents, successors, or assigns) will disclose such information to any third party or use the same in any manner without the prior written consent of City. Consultant further agrees to safeguard such proprietary and confidential information from unauthorized disclosure and/or use using the same degree of care it uses to protect its own proprietary and confidential information, but not less than a reasonable standard of care. In the event that disclosure of such information is sought pursuant to any law or regulation, Consultant shall promptly notify City of such fact to allow City to assert whatever exclusions or exemptions may be available to it under applicable law or regulation.

25. Organization. Consultant shall assign Jennifer Wu as Project Manager.

Consultant shall provide City fifteen (15) days written notice before removing or reassigning the Project Manager from the performance of the Services.

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26. Limitation of Agreement. This Agreement is limited to and includes only the work included in the scope of Services described in Exhibit A

27. Notice. Any notice or instrument required to be given or delivered by this Agreement may be given or delivered by depositing the same in any United States Post Office (certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and addressed to the following addresses) and shall be effective upon receipt thereof:

CITY:

City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, California 90254
Attn: Alison Becker, Community
Development Director
Email:[email protected]
CONSULTANT:

Aspen Environmental Group
5020 Chesebro Road, Suite 200
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Attn: Jennifer Wu, Senior Project
Manager
Email: [email protected]

28. Third Party Rights. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than the City and the Consultant.

29. Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, or other interests protected by the State or Federal Constitutions. Such non-discrimination shall include but not be limited to all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, or termination.

30. City’s Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves its right to employ other consultants, including engineers, in connection with the scope of Services as listed in Exhibit A or other scopes of Services.

31. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors in interest, executors, administrators, and assigns of each Party to this Agreement. However, Consultant shall not assign or transfer by operation of law or otherwise any or all of its rights, burdens, duties, or obligations without the prior written consent of City. Any attempted assignment without such consent shall be invalid and void.

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32. Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has neither employed nor retained any company or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant) to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant) any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. No official, officer, or employee of City (during the term of his or her service with City) shall have any direct interest in this Agreement; or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom for the term of this Agreement.

33. Non-Waiver. The delay or failure of either Party at any time to require performance or compliance by the other Party of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the Party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy with respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy with respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

34. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending provision in any other circumstance; and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

35. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

36. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain, or to be a full or accurate description of the content thereof; and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

37. Amendments. Only a writing executed by all of the Parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.

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38. Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the Parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said Parties; and that by doing so, the Parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.

39. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the Exhibits) represents the entire understanding of the Parties as to those matters contained herein; and supersedes and cancels any prior or contemporaneous oral or written understanding, promises, or representations with respect to those matters covered hereunder. Each Party acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements have been made by any person which are not incorporated herein, and that any other agreements shall be void. This is an integrated Agreement.

40. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one single Agreement.

41. Electronic Signature. Each Party acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement may be executed by electronic or digital signature, which shall be considered as an original signature for all purposes and shall have the same force and effect as an original signature.

42. Key Personnel. Consultant has represented to the City that certain additional key personnel and consultants will perform the Services under this Agreement. Should one or more of such personnel or consultants become unavailable, Consultant may substitute others of at least equal competence upon written approval of the City. In the event the Parties cannot agree as to the substitution of key personnel, engineers, or consultants, the City shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause. Any personnel, engineers, or consultants who fail or refuse to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City (or who are determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Services, or a threat to the safety of persons or property) shall be promptly removed from the Services by the Consultant at the request of the City. The key additional personnel, engineers, and consultants for performance of this Agreement are as follows: [INSERT NAMES, AND TITLES OF KEY PERSONNEL, AND LICENSE NUMBERS, IF APPLICABLE].

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to the following licenses and permits if so identified which the City shall obtain at its own cost: None.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

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SIGNATURE PAGE
FOR

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

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BETWEEN

THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
AND

ASPEN ENVIORNMENTAL GROUP
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
APPROVED BY:

Steve Napolitano
City Manager
ATTESTED BY:

Martha Alvarez
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Jason Baltimore
Interim City Attorney

ASPEN ENVIORNMENTAL GROUP

NAME
TITLE
Taxpayer Identified Number:

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EXHIBIT A

SERVICES

TASK ORDER
Specific tasks will be assigned to Consultant through issuance of Task Orders.

No services shall be performed unless authorized by a written Task Order Notice to Proceed for an individual Task Order assignment, issued by the CITY, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C, Sample Task Order Notice to Proceed. Consultant shall commence performance upon receipt of a Task Order from City to proceed and perform its services in a prompt and timely manner and within the schedule set forth in the Task Order Notice to Proceed. No Task Order will extend beyond the expiration date of this Agreement.

The total amount payable by City for an individual Task Order shall not exceed the amount agreed to in the Task Order, unless authorized by written agreement between the City and Consultant.

Task Orders may not be used to amend the language (or the terms) of this Agreement nor to exceed the scope of work under this Agreement.

The total amount payable by City for all Task Orders resulting from this Agreement shall not exceed [CONTRACT AMOUNT]. It is understood and agreed that there is no guarantee, either expressed or implied, that the entire contract amount will be authorized under this Agreement through the issuance of Task Orders.

Consultant’s substantial failure to comply with the provisions of the Task Order, including deadlines (if any) set forth above, may constitute a default of the Task Order if not corrected by Consultant within seven (7) calendar days. In the event Consultant is in default, City shall provide written notice to Consultant setting forth the nature of the default and the City may terminate the Task Order after the time period for correction has elapsed. The City shall have no obligation or duty to compensate Consultant for any work performed after the date of termination.

However, notwithstanding the foregoing, the schedule and deadlines in an approved Task Order may be amended upon written agreement of both City and Consultant.

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EXHIBIT B
CONSULTANT’S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

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EXHIBIT C

SAMPLE TASK ORDER NOTICE TO PROCEED

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ON-CALL CONTRACT – TASK ORDER NOTICE TO PROCEED
Dear [CONSULTANT], Date: [DATE]
Task Order #: [NO.]
Company Name:

On-Call Contract #:

Service Type:

Project Title:

Purchase Order #:

Total Task Order Cost:

Method(s) of Payment
(may be more than
one):
☐ Lump Sum: [AMOUNT]
☐ Time and Material: [AMOUNT]
Total: [AMOUNT]
Estimated Task Start
Date:

Estimated Task End
Date:

Scope of Work:

This letter shall serve as Notice to Proceed (NTP) based on the attached proposals dated ______.

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You are authorized to proceed with performing the task order in accordance with the project documents in your proposal and subsequent amendments.

The total authorization for PW-[CONTRACT NO.] to date is $[TOTAL AUTHORIZATION AMOUNT] as tabulated below:

Task
Order
#
PO # NTP Date Description Status Payment
Type
Amount Balance
Original Authorized Contract Amount per Agreement dated [DATE OF AGREEMENT] 1 [PO#] [DATE] [DESC.] [STATUS] [AMOUNT]
2 [PO#] [DATE] [DESC.] [STATUS] [AMOUNT]
Total Amount Authorized Under PW-[CONTRACT NO.] [TOTAL

AUTHORIZATION
AMOUNT]
You are not to exceed this amount unless additional authorization is received from the City.

Please send all invoices to:
[PROJECT MANAGER], Project Manager at [PROJECT MANAGER’S EMAIL] [CONTRACT MANAGER], Contract Manager at [CONTRACT MANAGER’S EMAIL] Accounts Payable at [email protected]
All charges must be assigned to Contract Number PW-PSA [CONTRACT NO.], Task Order [TO NO.], and the Purchase Order assigned to this work.
(Company) shall perform its services consistent with the professional skill and care ordinarily provided by professionals providing similar services under similar circumstances. (Company) shall perform its services as expeditiously as is consistent with such professional skill and care and the orderly progress of the project.
(Company)’s substantial failure to comply with the provisions of this Task Order, including deadlines (if any) set forth above, shall constitute a default. In the event (The Company) is in default, City shall provide written notice to (Company) setting forth the nature of the default and providing (Company) a period of

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Number (#) days from (Company)’s receipt of City's notice to cure the default. In the event such default is not cured within the time required herein, the City may terminate this Task Order. The City shall have no obligation or duty to compensate (Company) for any work performed after the date of termination.

However, notwithstanding the foregoing, the schedule and deadlines in this Task Order may be equitably adjusted as the project progresses upon written agreement of both City and (Company) or if a delay in (Company)‘s performance of its services is due to circumstances beyond (Company)’s reasonable control.

Should you have any questions, please contact me at (310) 318-0### or via email at (name)@hermosabeach.gov.

Sincerely
[CONTRACT MANAGER’S NAME]
[CONTRACT MANAGER’S TITLE]
Attachment:
[NAME OF PROPOSAL]

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EXHIBIT D
CONSULTANT’S RATE SHEET

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

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BETWEEN

THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
AND

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL
This professional services agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of September 8, 2026 (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Hermosa Beach (a municipal corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254) (“City”) and Michael Baker International (a corporation with its principal place of business at 5 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 500, Santa Ana, CA 92707) (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are hereinafter sometimes referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.

RECITALS
A. City is a public agency of the State of California and is in need of Consultant’s environmental consulting services (“Services”); and B. Consultant is duly licensed and has the necessary qualifications to provide such Services; and
C. The Parties desire by this Agreement to establish the terms for City to retain Consultant to provide the Services described herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

AGREEMENT

1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals above are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.

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2. Services. Consultant shall provide the City with the Services as set forth in in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of Exhibit A and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall govern. City may order changes in the services within the general scope of this Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum and the contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be authorized in writing, and executed by Consultant and City. The cost or credit to City resulting from changes in services will be determined in accordance with the written agreement between the parties.

3. Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel identified in their proposal, more particularly described in Exhibit B, Consultant’s Statement of Qualifications.

Consultant warrants that Consultant is familiar with all laws that may affect its performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect Consultant’s performance of this Agreement. Consultant further represents that no City employee will provide any services under this Agreement.

4. Compensation
a. Subject to paragraph 4b below, the City shall pay for the services listed in Exhibit A with specific tasks assigned to Consultant through issuance of Task Orders.
b. In no event shall the total amount paid for services rendered by Consultant under this Agreement exceed the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). This amount is to cover all related costs for the duration of the term, and the City will not pay any additional fees for printing expenses. Consultant shall submit invoices to City no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the performance of work for which Consultant is billing, invoices shall detail the work performed on each milestone and each project as applicable. All invoices for City’s approved task(s) and or deliverable(s) shall include the following in order for payments to be processed:
(1) Consultant’s name,

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(2) Contract number,
(3) Task order number,
(4) Purchase order number,
(5) Project name,
(6) Invoice number,
(7) Invoice date,
(8) Billing period,
(9) For work performed on a lump sum basis, the deliverables provided during the billing period or the percentage of each task completed during the billing period,
(10) For work performed on a time and materials basis, the name of the staff member working on the task and/or deliverable, the specific task or subtask performed, the date of performance, the number of hours performed on that date, the staff member’s billing rate per Exhibit D, Consultant’s Rate Sheets, and the description of work performed for that time entry. Any charges for approved direct expenditures (e.g., mileage, parking, etc.) shall be accompanied by receipts or other documentation.
(11) Total budgeted task order amount,
(12) Percentage of total task order amount billed to date, and (13) Other information as required by a specific task order. c. Said invoice shall be based on the total of all Consultant’s services which have been completed to City’s sole satisfaction. City shall pay Consultant’s invoice within forty-five (45) days from the date City receives said invoice. The invoice shall describe in detail the services performed, the method of compensation subject to paragraph 4d below, and the associated time for completion. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be designated as “Additional Services” and shall identify the number of the authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices.

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d. Compensation for services under this Agreement shall be based on one of the following methods of compensation:
(1) Lump Sum Method: whereby the Consultant is compensated for meeting designed project milestones for a specific Task Order. All of the Consultant’s costs, including employee salaries, overhead, other direct costs, subcontract expenses, and profit are included in the Lump Sum amount;
(2) Time and Materials Method: whereby the Consultant is compensated based upon the agreed upon rates as stated in Exhibit D, Rate Sheets, and other approved direct costs, subject to Engineer’s approval, with a total not to exceed amount as stated in the Task Order Notice to Proceed. Rate Sheets shall be in effect for the duration of the Agreement;
(3) Combination of Method 1 or 2 above: whereby the Consultant is compensated for some line items in their proposal based upon the Lump Sum Method and other line items in their proposal based on Time and Materials Method.

5. Additional or Removed Work. If changes in the work seem merited by the Parties and informal consultations with the other Party indicate that a change is warranted, it shall be processed by the Consultant forwarding a letter to the City outlining the changes with a statement of estimated changes in fee and/or time schedule. An amendment to this Agreement shall be prepared by the City and executed by both Parties before performance of such services, or the City will not be required to pay for the changes in the scope of work. Such amendment shall not render ineffective or invalidate unaffected portions of this Agreement. In the absence of an amendment, the City may order such changes and equitably adjust compensation as necessary.

6. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until September 8, 2029 with the option to extend an additional two years, unless the Agreement is previously terminated as provided for herein (“Term”).

7. Maintenance of Records; Audits
a. Records of Consultant’s services relating to this Agreement shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be made available to City for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient times for a period of four (4) years from the Effective Date.
b. Books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence

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pertaining to costs incurred shall be maintained by Consultant and made available at all reasonable times during the contract period and for four (4) years from the date of final payment under the contract for inspection by City.

8. Time of Performance. Consultant shall perform its services in a prompt and timely manner and shall commence performance upon receipt of each individual Task Order issued from the City to proceed. The term for each such Task Order shall be specified therein, and Consultant shall perform the services described in the Task Order in accordance with the schedule set forth in the applicable scope of work. Consultant shall complete the services required hereunder within Term.

9. Delays in Performance
a. Neither Party shall be considered in default of this Agreement for delays in performance caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing Party. For purposes of this Agreement, such circumstances include a Force Majeure Event. A Force Majeure Event shall mean an event that materially affects the Consultant’s performance and is one or more of the following: (1) Acts of God or other natural disasters occurring at the project site; (2) terrorism or other acts of a public enemy; (3) orders of governmental authorities (including, without limitation, unreasonable and unforeseeable delay in the issuance of permits or approvals by governmental authorities that are required for the services); and (4) pandemics, epidemics, or quarantine restrictions. “Orders of governmental authorities” includes ordinances; emergency proclamations and orders; and rules to protect the public health, welfare, and safety. b. Should a Force Majeure Event occur, the non-performing Party shall (within a reasonable time of being prevented from performing) give written notice to the other Party describing the circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made to resume performance. Delays shall not entitle Consultant to any additional compensation regardless of the Party responsible for the delay.

10. Compliance with Law
a. Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations of the Federal, state, and local government (including California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements). b. Consultant shall provide the City with a Taxpayer Identification Number.

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c. Consultant shall assist the City as requested in obtaining and maintaining all permits required of Consultant by Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
d. If applicable, Consultant is responsible for all costs of clean up and / or removal of hazardous and toxic substances spilled as a result of his or her services or operations performed under this Agreement.

11. Standard of Care. Consultant’s services will be performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices and principles; and in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions. Consultant’s performance shall conform in all material respects to the requirements of the scope of Services as described in Exhibit A.

12. Conflicts of Interest. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall at all times maintain a duty of loyalty and a fiduciary duty to the City; and shall not accept payment from or employment with any person or entity which will constitute a conflict of interest with the City.

13. Assignment and Subconsultant. Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or transfer this Agreement or any rights under or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the City (which may be withheld for any reason). Any attempt to so assign or so transfer without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for termination. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement. Nothing contained herein shall prevent Consultant from employing independent associates and subconsultants as Consultant may deem appropriate to assist in the performance of services hereunder.

14. Independent Consultant. Consultant is retained as an independent contractor and is not an employee of City. No employee or agent of Consultant shall become an employee of City. The work to be performed shall be in accordance with the work described in this Agreement, subject to such directions and amendments from City as herein provided. Any personnel performing the work governed by this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall at all times be under Consultant’s exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance under this Agreement and as required by law.

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insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance).

15. Insurance. Consultant shall not commence work for the City until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has secured all insurance required under this section. a. Additional Insured. The City (its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers) shall be named as additional insureds on Consultant’s and its subconsultants’ policies of commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance using the endorsements and forms specified herein or exact equivalents. b. Commercial General Liability
(i) The Consultant shall take out and maintain (during the performance of all work under this Agreement, in amounts not less than specified herein) Commercial General (“CG”) Liability Insurance in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City.
(ii) Coverage for CG Liability insurance shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office (“ISO”) CG Liability coverage (Occurrence Form CG 00 01) or exact equivalent.
(iii) Commercial General Liability Insurance must include coverage for the following:
(1) Bodily Injury and Property Damage
(2) Personal Injury/Advertising Injury
(3) Premises/Operations Liability
(4) Products/Completed Operations Liability
(5) Aggregate Limits that Apply per Project
(6) Explosion, Collapse, and Underground (UCX)
exclusion deleted
(7) Contractual Liability with respect to this Agreement (8) Property Damage
(9) Independent Consultants Coverage
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any other exclusion contrary to the Agreement.
(v) The policy shall give City (its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and City-designated volunteers) additional insured status using ISO endorsement forms CG 20 10 10 01 and 20 37 10 01, or endorsements providing equivalent the exact same coverage.
(vi) The general liability program may utilize either deductibles or provide coverage excess of a self-insured retention, subject to written approval by the City; and provided that such deductibles shall not apply to the City as an additional insured.
c. Automobile Liability
(i) At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain Automobile Liability Insurance for bodily injury and property damage (including coverage for owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City). (ii) Coverage for automobile liability insurance shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 00 01 covering automobile liability (Coverage Symbol 1, any auto).
(iii) The policy shall give City (its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and City-designated volunteers) additional insured status. (iv) Subject to written approval by the City, the automobile liability program may utilize deductibles; provided that such deductibles shall not apply to the City as an additional insured, but not a self-insured retention. d. Workers’ Compensation/Employer’s Liability
(i) Consultant certifies that he/she is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code; and he/she will comply with such provisions before commencing work under this Agreement.
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Agreement), the Consultant shall maintain full compensation insurance for all persons employed directly by him/her to carry out the work contemplated under this Agreement (all in accordance with the “Workers’ Compensation and Insurance Act”, Division IV of the Labor Code of the State of California and any acts amendatory thereof, and Employer’s Liability Coverage in amounts indicated herein). Consultant shall require all subconsultants to obtain and maintain (for the period required by this Agreement) workers’ compensation coverage of the same type and limits as specified in this section. e. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions). At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain professional liability or Errors and Omissions insurance appropriate to its profession in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City and in an amount indicated herein. This insurance shall be endorsed to include contractual liability applicable to this Agreement and shall be written on a policy form coverage specifically designed to protect against acts, errors, or omissions of the Consultant. “Covered Professional Services” as designated in the policy must specifically include work performed under this Agreement.

The policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and must include a provision establishing the insurer's duty to defend.
f. Privacy/Network Security (Cyber). At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain privacy/network security insurance for: (1) privacy breaches; (2) system breaches; (3) denial or loss of service; and (4) the introduction, implantation, or spread of malicious software code in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City. g. Minimum Policy Limits Required
(i) The following insurance limits are required which may be satisfied through the combined use of primary and excess liability insurance policies:

Combined Single Limit
Commercial General Liability $2,000,000 per occurrence/$4,000,000 aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury, and
property damage
Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage
Employer’s Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence

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Professional Liability $1,000,000 per claim and aggregate (errors and omissions)
Cyber Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence and
aggregate
(ii) Defense costs shall be payable in addition to the limits. (iii) Requirements of specific coverage or limits contained in this section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirement; or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Any available coverage shall be provided to the Parties required to be named as Additional Insured pursuant to this Agreement.
h. Evidence Required. Prior to execution of the Agreement, the Consultant shall file with the City evidence of insurance from an insurer or insurers certifying to the coverage of all insurance required herein. Such evidence shall include original copies of the ISO CG 00 01 (or insurer’s equivalent) signed by the insurer’s representative and Certificate of Insurance (Acord Form 25-S or equivalent), together with required endorsements. All evidence of insurance shall be signed by a properly authorized officer, agent, or qualified representative of the insurer and shall certify the names of the insured, any additional insureds (where appropriate) the type and amount of the insurance, the location and operations to which the insurance applies, and the expiration date of such insurance.
i. Policy Provisions Required
(i) Consultant shall provide the City at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of cancellation of any policy required by this Agreement; except that the Consultant shall provide at least ten (10) days prior written notice of cancellation of any such policy due to non-payment of the premium. If any of the required coverage is cancelled or expires during the term of this Agreement, the Consultant shall deliver renewal certificate(s) including the General Liability Additional Insured Endorsement to the City as soon as is commercially feasible at least ten (10) days prior to the effective date of cancellation or expiration.
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and that any insurance, self-insurance, or other coverage maintained by the City or any named insureds shall not be called upon to contribute to any loss. (iii) The retroactive date (if any) of each policy is to be no later than the effective date of this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain such coverage continuously for a period of at least three (3) years after the completion of the work under this Agreement. Consultant shall purchase a one (1) year extended reporting period (a) if the retroactive date is advanced past the effective date of this Agreement; (b) if the policy is cancelled or not renewed; or (c) if the policy is replaced by another claims-made policy with a retroactive date subsequent to the effective date of this Agreement.
(iv) All required insurance coverages (except for the professional liability coverage) shall contain or be endorsed to provide waiver of subrogation in favor of the City (its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers) or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against City; and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.
(v) The limits set forth herein shall apply separately to each insured against whom claims are made or suits are brought, except with respect to the limits of liability. Further the limits set forth herein shall not be construed to relieve the Consultant from liability in excess of such coverage, nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnification obligations to the City and shall not preclude the City from taking such other actions available to the City under other provisions of the Agreement or law. j. Qualifying Insurers. All policies required shall be issued by acceptable insurance companies (as determined by the City) which satisfy the following minimum requirements: Each such policy shall be from a company or companies with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII and admitted to transact in the business of insurance in the State of California, or otherwise allowed to place insurance through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code or any Federal law.
k. Additional Insurance Provisions
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by the City is not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement (including but not limited to the provisions concerning indemnification). (ii) If at any time during the life of the Agreement, any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, the City has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City may cancel this Agreement. (iii) The City may require the Consultant to provide complete copies of all insurance policies in effect for the duration of the Project. (iv) The City (City Council, any member of the City Council, officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers) shall not be personally responsible for any liability arising under or by virtue of this Agreement. l. Subconsultant Insurance Requirements. Consultant shall not allow any subcontractors or subconsultants to commence work on any subcontract until they have provided evidence satisfactory to the City that they have secured all insurance required under this section. Policies of commercial general liability insurance provided by such subcontractors or subconsultants shall be endorsed to name the City as an additional insured using ISO form CG 20 38 04 13 or an endorsement providing equivalent the exact same coverage. If requested by Consultant, the City may approve different scopes or minimum limits of insurance for particular subcontractors or subconsultants.

16. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall pay the costs to defend (with counsel reasonably approved by the City) not exceeding Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault, indemnify, and hold the City (its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and authorized volunteers) free and harmless from any and all claims (demands, causes of action, suits, actions, proceedings, costs, expenses, liability, judgments, awards, decrees, settlements, loss, damage or injury of any kind in law or equity to property or persons including wrongful death (“Claims”)) in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any negligence, recklessness, alleged acts (errors, omissions, or willful misconduct) of Consultant (its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants, or agents) in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s services, the Project, or this Agreement (including without limitation

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the payment of all damages, expert witness fees, attorneys’ fees, and other related costs and expenses). This indemnification clause excludes Claims arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City (the City Council, members of the City Council, its employees, or authorized volunteers). Consultant’s indemnification obligation shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

17. California Labor Code Requirements
a. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq. (as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq.) ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws if applicable.

Consultant shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City (its elected officials, officers, employees, and agents) free and harmless from any claims (liabilities, costs, penalties, or interest) arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the Consultant and all subcontractors to comply with all California Labor Code provisions which include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815), and debarment of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1). The requirement to submit certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner under Labor Code section 1771.4 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4. b. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants performing such Services must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and require the same of any subconsultants, as applicable. This Project may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance

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requirements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.

18. Verification of Employment Eligibility. By executing this Agreement, Consultant verifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and Federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens (including but not limited to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as may be amended from time to time), and shall require all subconsultants and sub-subconsultants to comply with the same.

19. Laws and Venue. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. If any action is brought to interpret or enforce any term of this Agreement, the action shall be brought in a state or Federal court situated in the County of Los Angeles, State of California.

20. Termination or Abandonment
a. The City has the right to terminate or abandon any portion or all of the work under this Agreement by giving ten (10) calendar days’ written notice to Consultant. In such event, City shall be immediately given title and possession to all original field notes, drawings and specifications, written reports, and other documents produced or developed for that portion of the work completed and/or being abandoned.

The City shall pay Consultant the reasonable value of services rendered for any portion of the work completed prior to termination. If said termination occurs prior to completion of any task for the Project for which a payment request has not been received, the charge for services performed during such task shall be the reasonable value of such services (based on an amount mutually agreed to by the Parties of the portion of such task completed but not paid prior to said termination). The City shall not be liable for any costs other than the charges or portions thereof which are specified herein. Consultant shall not be entitled to payment for unperformed services, and shall not be entitled to damages or compensation for termination of work.
b. Consultant may terminate its obligation to provide further services under this Agreement upon thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice to City only in the event of substantial failure by City to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement through no fault of Consultant.

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c. If the Agreement is terminated prior to its completion for any reason, Consultant shall refund the monthly prorated cost of the incomplete term.

21. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results under this Agreement. Consultant (when requested) shall furnish clarification and/or explanation as may be required by the City’s representative, regarding any services rendered under this Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to Consultant’s professional services occurs, Consultant shall (at no cost to City) provide all other services necessary to rectify and correct the matter to the sole satisfaction of the City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to the correction.

22. Prohibited Employment. Consultant shall not employ any current employee of City to perform the work under this Agreement while this Agreement is in effect.

23. Costs. Each Party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation and negotiation of this Agreement; and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as expressly provided herein.

24. Ownership of Documents and Confidential Information a. All deliverables and other documents generated by Consultant in the performance of the Services (including all work papers, work-in-progress, designs, drawings, documents, data, computations, specifications, studies and reports prepared by Consultant as a part of the Services or authorized Additional Services (“Consultant Work Product”)) shall belong to and be subject to the sole ownership and use of City. b. Consultant may receive written or verbal information from City (its representatives or agents) not in the public domain during the course of the performance of this Agreement. Such information may include City’s know how, trade secrets, and other proprietary and confidential information; and Consultant agrees to treat such information as confidential information belonging to City. Consultant agrees that neither it (nor its officers, employees, representatives, agents, successors, or assigns) will disclose such information to any third party or use the same in any manner without the prior written consent of City. Consultant further agrees to safeguard such proprietary and confidential information from unauthorized disclosure and/or use using the same degree of care it uses to protect its own proprietary and confidential information, but not less than a reasonable standard of care. In the event that disclosure of such information is sought pursuant to any law or regulation, Consultant shall promptly notify City of such fact to

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allow City to assert whatever exclusions or exemptions may be available to it under applicable law or regulation.

25. Organization. Consultant shall assign Kristen Bogue as Contract Manager.

Consultant shall provide City fifteen (15) days written notice before removing or reassigning the Project Manager from the performance of the Services.

26. Limitation of Agreement. This Agreement is limited to and includes only the work included in the scope of Services described in Exhibit A

27. Notice. Any notice or instrument required to be given or delivered by this Agreement may be given or delivered by depositing the same in any United States Post Office (certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and addressed to the following addresses) and shall be effective upon receipt thereof:

CITY:

City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, California 90254
Attn: Alison Becker, Community
Development Director
Email: [email protected]
CONSULTANT:

Michael Baker International
5 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 500,
Santa Ana, CA 92707
Attn: Kristen Bogue, Contract
Manager
Email: [email protected]

28. Third Party Rights. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than the City and the Consultant.

29. Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, or other interests protected by the State or Federal Constitutions. Such non-discrimination shall include but not be limited to all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, or termination.

30. City’s Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves its right to employ other consultants, including engineers, in connection with the scope of Services as listed in Exhibit A or other scopes of Services.

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31. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors in interest, executors, administrators, and assigns of each Party to this Agreement. However, Consultant shall not assign or transfer by operation of law or otherwise any or all of its rights, burdens, duties, or obligations without the prior written consent of City. Any attempted assignment without such consent shall be invalid and void.

32. Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has neither employed nor retained any company or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant) to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant) any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. No official, officer, or employee of City (during the term of his or her service with City) shall have any direct interest in this Agreement; or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom for the term of this Agreement.

33. Non-Waiver. The delay or failure of either Party at any time to require performance or compliance by the other Party of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the Party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy with respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy with respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

34. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending provision in any other circumstance; and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

35. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

36. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain,

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or to be a full or accurate description of the content thereof; and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

37. Amendments. Only a writing executed by all of the Parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.

38. Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the Parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said Parties; and that by doing so, the Parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.

39. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the Exhibits) represents the entire understanding of the Parties as to those matters contained herein; and supersedes and cancels any prior or contemporaneous oral or written understanding, promises, or representations with respect to those matters covered hereunder. Each Party acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements have been made by any person which are not incorporated herein, and that any other agreements shall be void. This is an integrated Agreement.

40. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one single Agreement.

41. Electronic Signature. Each Party acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement may be executed by electronic or digital signature, which shall be considered as an original signature for all purposes and shall have the same force and effect as an original signature.

42. Key Personnel. Consultant has represented to the City that certain additional key personnel and consultants will perform the Services under this Agreement. Should one or more of such personnel or consultants become unavailable, Consultant may substitute others of at least equal competence upon written approval of the City. In the event the Parties cannot agree as to the substitution of key personnel, engineers, or consultants, the City shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause. Any personnel, engineers, or consultants who fail or refuse to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City (or who are determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Services, or a threat to the safety of persons or property) shall be promptly removed from the Services by the Consultant at the request of the City. The key additional personnel, engineers, and

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consultants for performance of this Agreement are as follows: [INSERT NAMES, AND TITLES OF KEY PERSONNEL, AND LICENSE NUMBERS, IF APPLICABLE].

43. Licenses and Permits. Consultant shall obtain all licenses and permits necessary for the performance of the Services at no cost to the City, except with respect to the following licenses and permits if so identified which the City shall obtain at its own cost: None.
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SIGNATURE PAGE
FOR

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

FOR ON-CALL ENVIORNMENTAL SERVICES

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
AND

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
APPROVED BY:

Steve Napolitano
City Manager
ATTESTED BY:

Martha Alvarez
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Jason Baltimore
Interim City Attorney

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL

NAME
TITLE
Taxpayer Identified Number:

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EXHIBIT A

SERVICES

TASK ORDER
Specific tasks will be assigned to Consultant through issuance of Task Orders.

No services shall be performed unless authorized by a written Task Order Notice to Proceed for an individual Task Order assignment, issued by the CITY, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C, Sample Task Order Notice to Proceed. Consultant shall commence performance upon receipt of a Task Order from City to proceed and perform its services in a prompt and timely manner and within the schedule set forth in the Task Order Notice to Proceed. No Task Order will extend beyond the expiration date of this Agreement.

The total amount payable by City for an individual Task Order shall not exceed the amount agreed to in the Task Order, unless authorized by written agreement between the City and Consultant.

Task Orders may not be used to amend the language (or the terms) of this Agreement nor to exceed the scope of work under this Agreement.

The total amount payable by City for all Task Orders resulting from this Agreement shall not exceed [CONTRACT AMOUNT]. It is understood and agreed that there is no guarantee, either expressed or implied, that the entire contract amount will be authorized under this Agreement through the issuance of Task Orders.

Consultant’s substantial failure to comply with the provisions of the Task Order, including deadlines (if any) set forth above, may constitute a default of the Task Order if not corrected by Consultant within seven (7) calendar days. In the event Consultant is in default, City shall provide written notice to Consultant setting forth the nature of the default and the City may terminate the Task Order after the time period for correction has elapsed. The City shall have no obligation or duty to compensate Consultant for any work performed after the date of termination.

However, notwithstanding the foregoing, the schedule and deadlines in an approved Task Order may be amended upon written agreement of both City and Consultant.

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EXHIBIT B
CONSULTANT’S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

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EXHIBIT C

SAMPLE TASK ORDER NOTICE TO PROCEED

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ON-CALL CONTRACT – TASK ORDER NOTICE TO PROCEED
Dear [CONSULTANT], Date: [DATE]
Task Order #: [NO.]
Company Name:

On-Call Contract #:

Service Type:

Project Title:

Purchase Order #:

Total Task Order Cost:

Method(s) of Payment
(may be more than
one):
☐ Lump Sum: [AMOUNT]
☐ Time and Material: [AMOUNT]
Total: [AMOUNT]
Estimated Task Start
Date:

Estimated Task End
Date:

Scope of Work:

This letter shall serve as Notice to Proceed (NTP) based on the attached proposals dated ______.

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You are authorized to proceed with performing the task order in accordance with the project documents in your proposal and subsequent amendments.

The total authorization for PW-[CONTRACT NO.] to date is $[TOTAL AUTHORIZATION AMOUNT] as tabulated below:

Task
Order
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PO # NTP Date Description Status Payment
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You are not to exceed this amount unless additional authorization is received from the City.

Please send all invoices to:
[PROJECT MANAGER], Project Manager at [PROJECT MANAGER’S EMAIL] [CONTRACT MANAGER], Contract Manager at [CONTRACT MANAGER’S EMAIL] Accounts Payable at [email protected]
All charges must be assigned to Contract Number PW-PSA [CONTRACT NO.], Task Order [TO NO.], and the Purchase Order assigned to this work.
(Company) shall perform its services consistent with the professional skill and care ordinarily provided by professionals providing similar services under similar circumstances. (Company) shall perform its services as expeditiously as is consistent with such professional skill and care and the orderly progress of the project.
(Company)’s substantial failure to comply with the provisions of this Task Order, including deadlines (if any) set forth above, shall constitute a default. In the event (The Company) is in default, City shall provide written notice to (Company) setting forth the nature of the default and providing (Company) a period of

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Number (#) days from (Company)’s receipt of City's notice to cure the default. In the event such default is not cured within the time required herein, the City may terminate this Task Order. The City shall have no obligation or duty to compensate (Company) for any work performed after the date of termination.

However, notwithstanding the foregoing, the schedule and deadlines in this Task Order may be equitably adjusted as the project progresses upon written agreement of both City and (Company) or if a delay in (Company)‘s performance of its services is due to circumstances beyond (Company)’s reasonable control.

Should you have any questions, please contact me at (310) 318-0### or via email at (name)@hermosabeach.gov.

Sincerely
[CONTRACT MANAGER’S NAME]
[CONTRACT MANAGER’S TITLE]
Attachment:
[NAME OF PROPOSAL]

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EXHIBIT D

CONSULTANTS RATE SHEET

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
AND

RINCON CONSULTANTS
This professional services agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of September 8, 2026 (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Hermosa Beach (a municipal corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254) (“City”) and Rincon Consultants (a corporation with its principal place of business at 250 East 1st Street, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90012) (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are hereinafter sometimes referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.

RECITALS
A. City is a public agency of the State of California and is in need of Consultant’s environmental consulting services (“Services”); and B. Consultant is duly licensed and has the necessary qualifications to provide such Services; and
C. The Parties desire by this Agreement to establish the terms for City to retain Consultant to provide the Services described herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

AGREEMENT

1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals above are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.

2. Services. Consultant shall provide the City with the Services as set forth in in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In the event of any

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inconsistency between the terms of Exhibit A and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall govern. City may order changes in the services within the general scope of this Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum and the contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be authorized in writing, and executed by Consultant and City. The cost or credit to City resulting from changes in services will be determined in accordance with the written agreement between the parties.

3. Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel identified in their proposal, more particularly described in Exhibit B, Consultant’s Statement of Qualifications.

Consultant warrants that Consultant is familiar with all laws that may affect its performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect Consultant’s performance of this Agreement. Consultant further represents that no City employee will provide any services under this Agreement.

4. Compensation
a. Subject to paragraph 4b below, the City shall pay for the services listed in Exhibit A with specific tasks assigned to Consultant through issuance of Task Orders.
b. In no event shall the total amount paid for services rendered by Consultant under this Agreement exceed the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). This amount is to cover all related costs for the duration of the term, and the City will not pay any additional fees for printing expenses. Consultant shall submit invoices to City no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the performance of work for which Consultant is billing, invoices shall detail the work performed on each milestone and each project as applicable. All invoices for City’s approved task(s) and or deliverable(s) shall include the following in order for payments to be processed:
(1) Consultant’s name,
(2) Contract number,
(3) Task order number,

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(4) Purchase order number,
(5) Project name,
(6) Invoice number,
(7) Invoice date,
(8) Billing period,
(9) For work performed on a lump sum basis, the deliverables provided during the billing period or the percentage of each task completed during the billing period,
(10) For work performed on a time and materials basis, the name of the staff member working on the task and/or deliverable, the specific task or subtask performed, the date of performance, the number of hours performed on that date, the staff member’s billing rate per Exhibit D, Consultant’s Rate Sheets, and the description of work performed for that time entry. Any charges for approved direct expenditures (e.g., mileage, parking, etc.) shall be accompanied by receipts or other documentation.
(11) Total budgeted task order amount,
(12) Percentage of total task order amount billed to date, and (13) Other information as required by a specific task order. c. Said invoice shall be based on the total of all Consultant’s services which have been completed to City’s sole satisfaction. City shall pay Consultant’s invoice within forty-five (45) days from the date City receives said invoice. The invoice shall describe in detail the services performed, the method of compensation subject to paragraph 4d below, and the associated time for completion. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be designated as “Additional Services” and shall identify the number of the authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices.
d. Compensation for services under this Agreement shall be based on one of the following methods of compensation:

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(1) Lump Sum Method: whereby the Consultant is compensated for meeting designed project milestones for a specific Task Order. All of the Consultant’s costs, including employee salaries, overhead, other direct costs, subcontract expenses, and profit are included in the Lump Sum amount;
(2) Time and Materials Method: whereby the Consultant is compensated based upon the agreed upon rates as stated in Exhibit D, Rate Sheets, and other approved direct costs, subject to Engineer’s approval, with a total not to exceed amount as stated in the Task Order Notice to Proceed. Rate Sheets shall be in effect for the duration of the Agreement;
(3) Combination of Method 1 or 2 above: whereby the Consultant is compensated for some line items in their proposal based upon the Lump Sum Method and other line items in their proposal based on Time and Materials Method.

5. Additional or Removed Work. If changes in the work seem merited by the Parties and informal consultations with the other Party indicate that a change is warranted, it shall be processed by the Consultant forwarding a letter to the City outlining the changes with a statement of estimated changes in fee and/or time schedule. An amendment to this Agreement shall be prepared by the City and executed by both Parties before performance of such services, or the City will not be required to pay for the changes in the scope of work. Such amendment shall not render ineffective or invalidate unaffected portions of this Agreement. In the absence of an amendment, the City may order such changes and equitably adjust compensation as necessary.

6. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until September 8, 2031, unless the Agreement is previously terminated as provided for herein (“Term”).

7. Maintenance of Records; Audits
a. Records of Consultant’s services relating to this Agreement shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be made available to City for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient times for a period of four (4) years from the Effective Date.
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payment under the contract for inspection by City.

8. Time of Performance. Consultant shall perform its services in a prompt and timely manner and shall commence performance upon receipt of each individual Task Order issued from the City to proceed. The term for each such Task Order shall be specified therein, and Consultant shall perform the services described in the Task Order in accordance with the schedule set forth in the applicable scope of work. Consultant shall complete the services required hereunder within Term.

9. Delays in Performance
a. Neither Party shall be considered in default of this Agreement for delays in performance caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing Party. For purposes of this Agreement, such circumstances include a Force Majeure Event. A Force Majeure Event shall mean an event that materially affects the Consultant’s performance and is one or more of the following: (1) Acts of God or other natural disasters occurring at the project site; (2) terrorism or other acts of a public enemy; (3) orders of governmental authorities (including, without limitation, unreasonable and unforeseeable delay in the issuance of permits or approvals by governmental authorities that are required for the services); and (4) pandemics, epidemics, or quarantine restrictions. “Orders of governmental authorities” includes ordinances; emergency proclamations and orders; and rules to protect the public health, welfare, and safety. b. Should a Force Majeure Event occur, the non-performing Party shall (within a reasonable time of being prevented from performing) give written notice to the other Party describing the circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made to resume performance. Delays shall not entitle Consultant to any additional compensation regardless of the Party responsible for the delay.

10. Compliance with Law
a. Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations of the Federal, state, and local government (including California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements). b. Consultant shall provide the City with a Taxpayer Identification Number.
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maintaining all permits required of Consultant by Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
d. If applicable, Consultant is responsible for all costs of clean up and / or removal of hazardous and toxic substances spilled as a result of his or her services or operations performed under this Agreement.

11. Standard of Care. Consultant’s services will be performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices and principles; and in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions. Consultant’s performance shall conform in all material respects to the requirements of the scope of Services as described in Exhibit A.

12. Conflicts of Interest. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall at all times maintain a duty of loyalty and a fiduciary duty to the City; and shall not accept payment from or employment with any person or entity which will constitute a conflict of interest with the City.

13. Assignment and Subconsultant. Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or transfer this Agreement or any rights under or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the City (which may be withheld for any reason). Any attempt to so assign or so transfer without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for termination. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement. Nothing contained herein shall prevent Consultant from employing independent associates and subconsultants as Consultant may deem appropriate to assist in the performance of services hereunder.

14. Independent Consultant. Consultant is retained as an independent contractor and is not an employee of City. No employee or agent of Consultant shall become an employee of City. The work to be performed shall be in accordance with the work described in this Agreement, subject to such directions and amendments from City as herein provided. Any personnel performing the work governed by this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall at all times be under Consultant’s exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance under this Agreement and as required by law.

Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such personnel (including but not limited to social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance).

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15. Insurance. Consultant shall not commence work for the City until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has secured all insurance required under this section. a. Additional Insured. The City (its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers) shall be named as additional insureds on Consultant’s and its subconsultants’ policies of commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance using the endorsements and forms specified herein or exact equivalents. b. Commercial General Liability
(i) The Consultant shall take out and maintain (during the performance of all work under this Agreement, in amounts not less than specified herein) Commercial General (“CG”) Liability Insurance in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City.
(ii) Coverage for CG Liability insurance shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office (“ISO”) CG Liability coverage (Occurrence Form CG 00 01) or exact equivalent.
(iii) Commercial General Liability Insurance must include coverage for the following:
(1) Bodily Injury and Property Damage
(2) Personal Injury/Advertising Injury
(3) Premises/Operations Liability
(4) Products/Completed Operations Liability
(5) Aggregate Limits that Apply per Project
(6) Explosion, Collapse, and Underground (UCX)
exclusion deleted
(7) Contractual Liability with respect to this Agreement (8) Property Damage
(9) Independent Consultants Coverage
(iv) The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions limiting coverage for (1) contractual liability; (2) cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another; (3) products/completed operations liability; or (4) contain any other exclusion contrary to the Agreement.

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(v) The policy shall give City (its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and City-designated volunteers) additional insured status using ISO endorsement forms CG 20 10 10 01 and 20 37 10 01, or endorsements providing the exact same coverage.
(vi) The general liability program may utilize either deductibles or provide coverage excess of a self-insured retention, subject to written approval by the City; and provided that such deductibles shall not apply to the City as an additional insured.
c. Automobile Liability
(i) At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain Automobile Liability Insurance for bodily injury and property damage (including coverage for owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City). (ii) Coverage for automobile liability insurance shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 00 01 covering automobile liability (Coverage Symbol 1, any auto).
(iii) The policy shall give City (its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and City-designated volunteers) additional insured status. (iv) Subject to written approval by the City, the automobile liability program may utilize deductibles; provided that such deductibles shall not apply to the City as an additional insured, but not a self-insured retention. d. Workers’ Compensation/Employer’s Liability
(i) Consultant certifies that he/she is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code; and he/she will comply with such provisions before commencing work under this Agreement.
(ii) To the extent Consultant has employees at any time during the term of this Agreement (at all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement), the Consultant shall maintain full compensation insurance for all persons employed directly by him/her to carry out the work contemplated under this Agreement

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(all in accordance with the “Workers’ Compensation and Insurance Act”, Division IV of the Labor Code of the State of California and any acts amendatory thereof, and Employer’s Liability Coverage in amounts indicated herein). Consultant shall require all subconsultants to obtain and maintain (for the period required by this Agreement) workers’ compensation coverage of the same type and limits as specified in this section. e. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions). At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain professional liability or Errors and Omissions insurance appropriate to its profession in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City and in an amount indicated herein. This insurance shall be endorsed to include contractual liability applicable to this Agreement and shall be written on a policy form coverage specifically designed to protect against acts, errors, or omissions of the Consultant. “Covered Professional Services” as designated in the policy must specifically include work performed under this Agreement.

The policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and must include a provision establishing the insurer's duty to defend.
f. Privacy/Network Security (Cyber). At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain privacy/network security insurance for: (1) privacy breaches; (2) system breaches; (3) denial or loss of service; and (4) the introduction, implantation, or spread of malicious software code in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City. g. Minimum Policy Limits Required
(i) The following insurance limits are required:

Combined Single Limit
Commercial General Liability $2,000,000 per occurrence/$4,000,000 aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury, and
property damage
Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage
Employer’s Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence
Professional Liability $1,000,000 per claim and aggregate (errors and omissions)

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Cyber Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence and
aggregate
(ii) Defense costs shall be payable in addition to the limits. (iii) Requirements of specific coverage or limits contained in this section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirement; or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Any available coverage shall be provided to the Parties required to be named as Additional Insured pursuant to this Agreement.
h. Evidence Required. Prior to execution of the Agreement, the Consultant shall file with the City evidence of insurance from an insurer or insurers certifying to the coverage of all insurance required herein. Such evidence shall include original copies of the ISO CG 00 01 (or insurer’s equivalent) signed by the insurer’s representative and Certificate of Insurance (Acord Form 25-S or equivalent), together with required endorsements. All evidence of insurance shall be signed by a properly authorized officer, agent, or qualified representative of the insurer and shall certify the names of the insured, any additional insureds (where appropriate) the type and amount of the insurance, the location and operations to which the insurance applies, and the expiration date of such insurance.
i. Policy Provisions Required
(i) Consultant shall provide the City at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of cancellation of any policy required by this Agreement; except that the Consultant shall provide at least ten (10) days prior written notice of cancellation of any such policy due to non-payment of the premium. If any of the required coverage is cancelled or expires during the term of this Agreement, the Consultant shall deliver renewal certificate(s) including the General Liability Additional Insured Endorsement to the City at least ten (10) days prior to the effective date of cancellation or expiration. (ii) The Commercial General Liability Policy and Automobile Policy shall each contain a provision stating that Consultant’s policy is primary insurance and that any insurance, self-insurance, or other coverage maintained by the City or any named insureds shall not be called upon to contribute to any loss.

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(iii) The retroactive date (if any) of each policy is to be no later than the effective date of this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain such coverage continuously for a period of at least three (3) years after the completion of the work under this Agreement. Consultant shall purchase a one (1) year extended reporting period (a) if the retroactive date is advanced past the effective date of this Agreement; (b) if the policy is cancelled or not renewed; or (c) if the policy is replaced by another claims-made policy with a retroactive date subsequent to the effective date of this Agreement.
(iv) All required insurance coverages (except for the professional liability coverage) shall contain or be endorsed to provide waiver of subrogation in favor of the City (its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers) or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against City; and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.
(v) The limits set forth herein shall apply separately to each insured against whom claims are made or suits are brought, except with respect to the limits of liability. Further the limits set forth herein shall not be construed to relieve the Consultant from liability in excess of such coverage, nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnification obligations to the City and shall not preclude the City from taking such other actions available to the City under other provisions of the Agreement or law. j. Qualifying Insurers. All policies required shall be issued by acceptable insurance companies (as determined by the City) which satisfy the following minimum requirements: Each such policy shall be from a company or companies with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII and admitted to transact in the business of insurance in the State of California, or otherwise allowed to place insurance through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code or any Federal law.
k. Additional Insurance Provisions
(i) The foregoing requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant; and any approval of said insurance by the City is not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement (including but not limited to the provisions concerning indemnification).

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(ii) If at any time during the life of the Agreement, any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, the City has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City may cancel this Agreement. (iii) The City may require the Consultant to provide complete copies of all insurance policies in effect for the duration of the Project. (iv) The City (City Council, any member of the City Council, officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers) shall not be personally responsible for any liability arising under or by virtue of this Agreement. l. Subconsultant Insurance Requirements. Consultant shall not allow any subcontractors or subconsultants to commence work on any subcontract until they have provided evidence satisfactory to the City that they have secured all insurance required under this section. Policies of commercial general liability insurance provided by such subcontractors or subconsultants shall be endorsed to name the City as an additional insured using ISO form CG 20 38 04 13 or an endorsement providing the exact same coverage. If requested by Consultant, the City may approve different scopes or minimum limits of insurance for particular subcontractors or subconsultants.

16. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel reasonably approved by the City), indemnify, and hold the City (its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and authorized volunteers) free and harmless from any and all claims (demands, causes of action, suits, actions, proceedings, costs, expenses, liability, judgments, awards, decrees, settlements, loss, damage or injury of any kind in law or equity to property or persons including wrongful death (“Claims”)) in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any alleged negligent acts (errors, omissions, or willful misconduct) of Consultant (its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants, or agents) in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s services, or this Agreement (including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees, attorneys’ fees, and other related costs and expenses).

This indemnification clause excludes Claims arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City (the City Council, members of the City Council, its employees, or authorized volunteers). Consultant’s indemnification obligation shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

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17. California Labor Code Requirements
a. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq. (as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq.) ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws if applicable.

Consultant shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City (its elected officials, officers, employees, and agents) free and harmless from any claims (liabilities, costs, penalties, or interest) arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the Consultant and all subcontractors to comply with all California Labor Code provisions which include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815), and debarment of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1). The requirement to submit certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner under Labor Code section 1771.4 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4. b. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants performing such Services must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and require the same of any subconsultants, as applicable. This Project may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.

18. Verification of Employment Eligibility. By executing this Agreement, Consultant verifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and Federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens (including but not

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limited to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as may be amended from time to time), and shall require all subconsultants and sub-subconsultants to comply with the same.

19. Laws and Venue. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. If any action is brought to interpret or enforce any term of this Agreement, the action shall be brought in a state or Federal court situated in the County of Los Angeles, State of California.

20. Termination or Abandonment
a. The City has the right to terminate or abandon any portion or all of the work under this Agreement by giving ten (10) calendar days’ written notice to Consultant. In such event, City shall be immediately given title and possession to all original field notes, drawings and specifications, written reports, and other documents produced or developed for that portion of the work completed and/or being abandoned.

The City shall pay Consultant the reasonable value of services rendered for any portion of the work completed prior to termination. If said termination occurs prior to completion of any task for the Project for which a payment request has not been received, the charge for services performed during such task shall be the reasonable value of such services (based on an amount mutually agreed to by the Parties of the portion of such task completed but not paid prior to said termination). The City shall not be liable for any costs other than the charges or portions thereof which are specified herein. Consultant shall not be entitled to payment for unperformed services, and shall not be entitled to damages or compensation for termination of work.
b. Consultant may terminate its obligation to provide further services under this Agreement upon thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice to City only in the event of substantial failure by City to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement through no fault of Consultant.
c. If the Agreement is terminated prior to its completion for any reason, Consultant shall refund the monthly prorated cost of the incomplete term.

21. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results under this Agreement. Consultant (when requested) shall furnish clarification and/or explanation as may be required by the City’s representative, regarding any services rendered under this Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to Consultant’s professional services occurs, Consultant shall (at no

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cost to City) provide all other services necessary to rectify and correct the matter to the sole satisfaction of the City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to the correction.

22. Prohibited Employment. Consultant shall not employ any current employee of City to perform the work under this Agreement while this Agreement is in effect.

23. Costs. Each Party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation and negotiation of this Agreement; and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as expressly provided herein.

24. Ownership of Documents and Confidential Information a. All deliverables and other documents generated by Consultant in the performance of the Services (including all work papers, work-in-progress, designs, drawings, documents, data, computations, specifications, studies and reports prepared by Consultant as a part of the Services or authorized Additional Services (“Consultant Work Product”)) shall belong to and be subject to the sole ownership and use of City. b. Consultant may receive written or verbal information from City (its representatives or agents) not in the public domain during the course of the performance of this Agreement. Such information may include City’s know how, trade secrets, and other proprietary and confidential information; and Consultant agrees to treat such information as confidential information belonging to City. Consultant agrees that neither it (nor its officers, employees, representatives, agents, successors, or assigns) will disclose such information to any third party or use the same in any manner without the prior written consent of City. Consultant further agrees to safeguard such proprietary and confidential information from unauthorized disclosure and/or use using the same degree of care it uses to protect its own proprietary and confidential information, but not less than a reasonable standard of care. In the event that disclosure of such information is sought pursuant to any law or regulation, Consultant shall promptly notify City of such fact to allow City to assert whatever exclusions or exemptions may be available to it under applicable law or regulation.

25. Organization. Consultant shall assign Vanessa Villanueva as Contract Manager. Consultant shall provide City fifteen (15) days written notice before removing or reassigning the Project Manager from the performance of the Services.

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26. Limitation of Agreement. This Agreement is limited to and includes only the work included in the scope of Services described in Exhibit A

27. Notice. Any notice or instrument required to be given or delivered by this Agreement may be given or delivered by depositing the same in any United States Post Office (certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and addressed to the following addresses) and shall be effective upon receipt thereof:

CITY:

City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, California 90254
Attn: Alison Becker, Community
Development Director
Email: [email protected]
CONSULTANT:

Rincon Consultants
250 East 1st Street, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA
90012
Attn: Danielle Griffith, Principal-in-Charge
Email: [email protected]

28. Third Party Rights. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than the City and the Consultant.

29. Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, or other interests protected by the State or Federal Constitutions. Such non-discrimination shall include but not be limited to all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, or termination.

30. City’s Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves its right to employ other consultants, including engineers, in connection with the scope of Services as listed in Exhibit A or other scopes of Services.

31. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors in interest, executors, administrators, and assigns of each Party to this Agreement. However, Consultant shall not assign or transfer by operation of law or otherwise any or all of its rights, burdens, duties, or obligations without the prior written consent of City. Any attempted assignment without such consent shall be invalid and void.

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32. Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has neither employed nor retained any company or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant) to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant) any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. No official, officer, or employee of City (during the term of his or her service with City) shall have any direct interest in this Agreement; or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom for the term of this Agreement.

33. Non-Waiver. The delay or failure of either Party at any time to require performance or compliance by the other Party of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the Party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy with respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy with respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

34. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending provision in any other circumstance; and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

35. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

36. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain, or to be a full or accurate description of the content thereof; and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

37. Amendments. Only a writing executed by all of the Parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.

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38. Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the Parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said Parties; and that by doing so, the Parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.

39. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the Exhibits) represents the entire understanding of the Parties as to those matters contained herein; and supersedes and cancels any prior or contemporaneous oral or written understanding, promises, or representations with respect to those matters covered hereunder. Each Party acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements have been made by any person which are not incorporated herein, and that any other agreements shall be void. This is an integrated Agreement.

40. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one single Agreement.

41. Electronic Signature. Each Party acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement may be executed by electronic or digital signature, which shall be considered as an original signature for all purposes and shall have the same force and effect as an original signature.

42. Key Personnel. Consultant has represented to the City that certain additional key personnel and consultants will perform the Services under this Agreement. Should one or more of such personnel or consultants become unavailable, Consultant may substitute others of at least equal competence upon written approval of the City. In the event the Parties cannot agree as to the substitution of key personnel, engineers, or consultants, the City shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause. Any personnel, engineers, or consultants who fail or refuse to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City (or who are determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Services, or a threat to the safety of persons or property) shall be promptly removed from the Services by the Consultant at the request of the City. The key additional personnel, engineers, and consultants for performance of this Agreement are as follows: [INSERT NAMES, AND TITLES OF KEY PERSONNEL, AND LICENSE NUMBERS, IF APPLICABLE].

43. Licenses and Permits. Consultant shall obtain all licenses and permits necessary for the performance of the Services at no cost to the City, except with respect

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to the following licenses and permits if so identified which the City shall obtain at its own cost: None.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

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SIGNATURE PAGE
FOR

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
AND

RINCON CONSULTANTS
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
APPROVED BY:

Steve Napolitano
City Manager
ATTESTED BY:

Martha Alvarez
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Jason Baltimore
Interim City Attorney

RINCON CONSULTANTS

NAME
TITLE
Taxpayer Identified Number:

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EXHIBIT A

SERVICES

TASK ORDER
Specific tasks will be assigned to Consultant through issuance of Task Orders.

No services shall be performed unless authorized by a written Task Order Notice to Proceed for an individual Task Order assignment, issued by the CITY, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C, Sample Task Order Notice to Proceed. Consultant shall commence performance upon receipt of a Task Order from City to proceed and perform its services in a prompt and timely manner and within the schedule set forth in the Task Order Notice to Proceed. No Task Order will extend beyond the expiration date of this Agreement.

The total amount payable by City for an individual Task Order shall not exceed the amount agreed to in the Task Order, unless authorized by written agreement between the City and Consultant.

Task Orders may not be used to amend the language (or the terms) of this Agreement nor to exceed the scope of work under this Agreement.

The total amount payable by City for all Task Orders resulting from this Agreement shall not exceed [CONTRACT AMOUNT]. It is understood and agreed that there is no guarantee, either expressed or implied, that the entire contract amount will be authorized under this Agreement through the issuance of Task Orders.

Consultant’s substantial failure to comply with the provisions of the Task Order, including deadlines (if any) set forth above, may constitute a default of the Task Order if not corrected by Consultant within seven (7) calendar days. In the event Consultant is in default, City shall provide written notice to Consultant setting forth the nature of the default and the City may terminate the Task Order after the time period for correction has elapsed. The City shall have no obligation or duty to compensate Consultant for any work performed after the date of termination.

However, notwithstanding the foregoing, the schedule and deadlines in an approved Task Order may be amended upon written agreement of both City and Consultant.

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EXHIBIT B
CONSULTANT’S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

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EXHIBIT C

SAMPLE TASK ORDER NOTICE TO PROCEED

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ON-CALL CONTRACT – TASK ORDER NOTICE TO PROCEED
Dear [CONSULTANT], Date: [DATE]
Task Order #: [NO.]
Company Name:

On-Call Contract #:

Service Type:

Project Title:

Purchase Order #:

Total Task Order Cost:

Method(s) of Payment
(may be more than
one):
☐ Lump Sum: [AMOUNT]
☐ Time and Material: [AMOUNT]
Total: [AMOUNT]
Estimated Task Start
Date:

Estimated Task End
Date:

Scope of Work:

This letter shall serve as Notice to Proceed (NTP) based on the attached proposals dated ______.

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You are authorized to proceed with performing the task order in accordance with the project documents in your proposal and subsequent amendments.

The total authorization for PW-[CONTRACT NO.] to date is $[TOTAL AUTHORIZATION AMOUNT] as tabulated below:

Task
Order
#
PO # NTP Date Description Status Payment
Type
Amount Balance
Original Authorized Contract Amount per Agreement dated [DATE OF AGREEMENT] 1 [PO#] [DATE] [DESC.] [STATUS] [AMOUNT]
2 [PO#] [DATE] [DESC.] [STATUS] [AMOUNT]
Total Amount Authorized Under PW-[CONTRACT NO.] [TOTAL

AUTHORIZATION
AMOUNT]
You are not to exceed this amount unless additional authorization is received from the City.

Please send all invoices to:
[PROJECT MANAGER], Project Manager at [PROJECT MANAGER’S EMAIL] [CONTRACT MANAGER], Contract Manager at [CONTRACT MANAGER’S EMAIL] Accounts Payable at [email protected]
All charges must be assigned to Contract Number PW-PSA [CONTRACT NO.], Task Order [TO NO.], and the Purchase Order assigned to this work.
(Company) shall perform its services consistent with the professional skill and care ordinarily provided by professionals providing similar services under similar circumstances. (Company) shall perform its services as expeditiously as is consistent with such professional skill and care and the orderly progress of the project.
(Company)’s substantial failure to comply with the provisions of this Task Order, including deadlines (if any) set forth above, shall constitute a default. In the event (The Company) is in default, City shall provide written notice to (Company) setting forth the nature of the default and providing (Company) a period of

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Number (#) days from (Company)’s receipt of City's notice to cure the default. In the event such default is not cured within the time required herein, the City may terminate this Task Order. The City shall have no obligation or duty to compensate (Company) for any work performed after the date of termination.

However, notwithstanding the foregoing, the schedule and deadlines in this Task Order may be equitably adjusted as the project progresses upon written agreement of both City and (Company) or if a delay in (Company)‘s performance of its services is due to circumstances beyond (Company)’s reasonable control.

Should you have any questions, please contact me at (310) 318-0### or via email at (name)@hermosabeach.gov.

Sincerely
[CONTRACT MANAGER’S NAME]
[CONTRACT MANAGER’S TITLE]
Attachment:
[NAME OF PROPOSAL]

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EXHIBIT D
CONSULTANT’S RATE SHEET

ON-CALL

CEQA CONSULTANTS
Award of Professional Services Agreements

Background
• CDD relies on 3rd party professionals to
prepare technical studies and
environmental documents.
• Prior agreements have expired.
• Multi-year contracts
o No project minimums
o As needed – funded by project applicants

• Request for Qualifications publicly advertised on May 18, 2026.
• 21 firms provided a timely response.
• Top five firms were invited to interview.
• Three firms are recommended:
• Aspen Environmental Group
• Michael Baker International
• Rincon Consultants
Discussion

1. Award and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement for on-call environmental consulting services with Aspen Environmental Group with a not-to-exceed annual contract amount of $500,000 for a term of three years ending September 8, 2029, with the option for two one-year extensions at the City Manager's discretion;

2. Award and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement for on-call environmental consulting services with Michael Baker International with a not-to-exceed annual contract amount of $500,000 for a term of three years ending September 8, 2029, with the option for two one-year extensions at the City Manager's discretion;

3. Award and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement for on-call environmental consulting services with Rincon Consultants with a not-to-exceed annual contract amount of $500,000 for a term of three years ending September 8, 2029, with the option for two oneyear extensions at the City Manager's discretion; Recommended Actions

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Meeting Date: September 8, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-PR-052
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council

ONE YEAR REVIEW OF THE CLARK BUILDING USAGE
(Recreation Supervisor Kambria Vint)

RECEIVE AND FILE
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council receive and file the report on the one-year review of the Clark Building Usage.

Executive Summary:

City Council directed staff to return one year after the Clark Building’s reopening with a review of facility usage, user and neighborhood feedback, reservation policies, and rates.

Staff reviewed rental activity, customer feedback, revenue, and future bookings, which indicated average demand, positive customer experiences, and no reported neighborhood concerns. Staff recommends that City Council receive and file the report and continue with the current Clark Building Use Policy and reservation rates.

Background:

At its March 11, 2025 meeting, City Council approved a modified Clark Building Use Policy (Attachment 1) and reservation rates (Attachment 2) to accompany the renovated facility, which the City celebrated the grand reopening of on August 19, 2025.

Additionally, City Council directed staff to return with a report in one year from the facility’s opening date to provide a summary of the usage and feedback from reservation holders and the surrounding neighborhood’s residents on the use policies, including hours of operation and amplified sound, and reservation rates.

Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
City Council:

March 11, 2025
City Council approved a revised Clark Building Use Policy and reservation rates to accompany the renovated facility.

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Discussion:

Staff has gathered data and information to report on the first year of rental activity of the Clark Building.

Usage
Since reopening in August 2025, the Clark Building has experienced a steady pace in facility rentals, serving a diverse mix of nonprofit, community, civic, and private events.

Nonprofit organizations represented the largest rental user group, with meetings occurring throughout the year, while the facility also accommodated recurring community organizations, civic events, and private celebrations. Table 1 below includes the reservation data collected.

Table 1: One Year of Clark Building Reservations
Month Total
Rentals
Total
Rental
Days
% of
Days
Used
Rental Types
August
2025 3 5 16.1 Lawn Bowling Club Tournament;
Non-profit organization meetings
September
2025 3 3 10
Lawn Bowling Club Tournament;
Non-profit organization meetings;
Birthday party
October
2025 4 7 22.6
Non-profit organization meetings;
Woman’s Club Pancake Breakfast;
Mayor Town Hall
November
2025 5 5 16.7
Non-profit organization meetings;
Political Event; Museum Tour; School
Dance; Celebration of life
December
2025 5
5 16.1
Birthday party; Lawn Bowling Club
event; Political event; baby shower;
Boy Scout Troop event
January 2026 6 6 19.4
Baby shower; Sate of the City;
Non-profit organization meetings;
Celebration of life
February
2026 5 6 21.4 Non-profit organization meetings; Bat Mitzvah March 2026 6 7 22.6
Baby showers; Non-profit
organization meetings; St. Patrick’s
Day event; Friends of the Library
event
April 2026 7 7 23.3
Birthday party; Lawn Bowling Club
event; Non-profit organization
meetings;
May 2026 4 8 25.8
Hermosa Garden Club Plant Sale;
Friends of the Library event; Los
Angeles Rugby Club Banquet; LA
County Voting Center