HMC Architects City of La Mesa, City Hall Assessment / 10 Schedule
We propose accelerating the scope of
services with an intensive, multi-day
Design Workshop. We will bring our
team to La Mesa, and work with you in
your offices through several meetings
each day for four days, where we gather
information and feedback, and work
together to inform our study. Prior to
the Design Workshop, we will work with
you to develop an agenda for the week,
identify stakeholders, and schedule
meetings.
This process can condense about
two months of work into one week’s
timeframe. According to research, 70-
90% of a project’s impact is determined
by the earliest design decisions—so,
working closely together at the project’s
outset is essential to ensure costeffective performance.
We invite you to read more about this
immersive Design Workshop process by
scanning or clicking on the QR code above.
The Design Workshop not only
accelerates our schedule, but also
provides Owners with a unique “behind
the scenes” perspective on the design
process that cultivates trust, provides
real-time stakeholder involvement, and
empowers owners to “hold the pen”
and become integral parts of the design
team for their facility.
Below is our proposed schedule for the
City Hall Space Needs Analysis utilizing
this Design Workshop.
MONTHS
TASKS DEC JAN FEB
Week 1: December 2-6, 2024
/ Kickoff Meeting
/ Perform Existing Space Assessment /
Field Measure
/ Provide Surveys to Department Heads
Week 2: December 9-13, 2024
/ Receive Surveys from Department Heads
Week 3: December 16-20, 2024
/ Design Workshop:
• Establish Vision
• Meet with Department Heads
• Develop Space Program
• Develop Adjacency Diagram
Week 6: January 6-10, 2025
/ Refresh Meeting
• Review & Develop Diagrammatic
Site Plan
Week 7: January 13-17, 2025
/ Prepare Cost Estimate(s)
/ Establish Preliminary Project Schedule
Week 8: January 20-24, 2025
/ Prepare & Submit Deliverable
February 11, 2025
/ Present Findings to City Council
Week 4-5
Holiday Break
Dec 23-Jan 3
“Over a span of weeks, HMC’s process of
holding charrettes proved exceedingly
helpful in fostering a spirit of unity and
positive energy toward the project.”
Rich Meyer
President, JSerra Catholic
High School
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HMC Architects City of La Mesa, City Hall Assessment / 12 Statement of Qualifications
Design for Good.
Founded with
the purpose
of anticipating
community needs,
HMC aims to create
designs that have
a positive impact,
now and into the
future. We focus
on opportunities
to have the most
direct contribution
to communities—
through healthcare,
education, and civic
spaces.
Firm Overview
For over eight decades, HMC has worked
with civic, education, healthcare,
corporate and institutional clients to
create spaces that are inviting, highperforming, sustainable and humanfocused. As a 100% employee owned (ESOP) company, our professionals are
passionate about putting design to work
in service of larger, more meaningful
goals, whether societal, educational,
medical, or cultural.
HMC’s reputation as a leader in the
planning of high-quality, sustainable,
and fiscally responsible spaces is
well deserved. HMC is consistently
recognized by Architectural Record,
Architect, BD+C, and ENR magazines,
as one of the nation’s leading design
firms. HMC provides full service
architectural planning, design, and
construction administration services.
Our work is driven by the belief that
together we create environments that
enrich people’s lives. We have created
spaces that heal bodies, mold minds,
and celebrate community throughout
California.
Our Expertise
We are experts in public facility design,
with more than half of our work in the
public realm by choice. We have worked
with more than 50 municipalities across
the state, on everything from civic
centers, parks and recreation centers,
and public safety headquarters to
cultural spaces.
With this experience, we are adept at
balancing competing interests, building
consensus, working with tight budgets,
and even tighter schedules. Decades
of working for the public interest has
taught us a few things:
/ No two municipalities are the same
/ We need to act responsibly to spend
money like it’s our own
/ Working for a community can be
complex and challenging
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EXHIBIT A
HMC Architects City of La Mesa, City Hall Assessment / 13 Relevant Experience
Town of Mammoth Lakes, City Hall
PROJECT NAME
CLIENT
SOCAL
PROJECT
FEASIBILITY STUDY
/ PROGRAMMING /
PLANNING
GOVERNMENT
PROJECT
OFFICE
SPACE
County Government Center Criteria Documents
Mono County
City Hall Planning & Implementation
Town of Mammoth Lakes
Alhambra Headquarters Space Program & Restack
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Headquarters Facility Master Planning & Implementation
Eastern Municipal Water District
City Services Building Planning & Implementation
City of Ontario
Palm Springs Convention Center Feasibility Study & Renovation Master Plan City of Palm Springs
Weymouth Field Engineering Building Study
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Garvey Reservoir Water Quality Lab Space Planning & Feasibility Study Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Perris Valley Water Reclamation Facility Remodel Scoping Eastern Municipal Water District
Headquarters Lab Remodel Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment Design Eastern Municipal Water District
Basement & Scan Center Renovation
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Interior Refresh of General Manager & Chairwoman’s Office Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
North Coastal Live Well Center
County of San Diego
New Community Center
City of Santee
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link to access HMC’s recently
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workplace,
trends in public
sector offices,
and how to
create wellnessinspired
environments.
EXHIBIT A
HMC Architects City of La Mesa, City Hall Assessment / 14 Consolidating Separate Regional
Entities With a Shared Mission
PROJECT BACKGROUND
Although Mono County’s headquarters
is in Bridgeport, the Town of Mammoth
Lakes is the largest population center and
requires the majority of County-provided
services. Over the years, the County began
to increasingly lease more space in various
buildings within the Town of Mammoth
Lakes. In an effort to increase efficiency,
the County decided to construct a new
building and consolidate all services in
one location, creating a new facility to
help improve delivery of public services
and combine all Mono County staff in one
building.
HMC led a multi-day immersive
Design Workshop with the County
leadership team to identify project
requirements and create a quantitative
space program, work through critical
departmental adjacencies and develop
bubble floor plan diagrams, develop site
plan options, and create rough order
of magnitude cost estimates. After the
design workshop, HMC coordinated
performance specifications that outlined
County standards for the project. HMC then
packaged this information into a set of
criteria documents that would supplement
a design-build RFP for the build-out of this
project for the County.*
Government Offices Planning
& Criteria Documents
MONO COUNTY
Project Details
/ Completion Date
2017 (Planning)
/ Size / Cost
33,000 SF / $25M
/ Services
Facility Planning & Criteria Documents
CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS
/ The new building consolidated several
previously separate public services
into one location. The facility needed
to balance efficiently organized space
while still providing required individual
department needs.
/ HMC determined the best location for
the main entrance was on the south side
of the building, both for public access
and due to climatic considerations. This
entry welcomes community members by
consolidating all general services at the
front of the building, including the public
counter and administrative offices.
/ The Probation Department, District
Attorney, and County Counsel are placed
together on the first floor but purposely
disjointed from the main entrance
through separate exterior entrances for
adults and juveniles, along with secure
entry doors and card reader locks for
controlled access.
/ The second floor serves as a public health
center, including the Public Health,
Social Services, and Behavioral Health
Departments, and can be easily accessed
from the main lobby.
/ Although the Mono County Offices and
Mammoth Lake Civic Center were to
be constructed at different times, the
Mono County design accommodated for
future connections and shared resources
between the two entities
April 5, 2017 Site Design / 2
New Civic Center
Town of Mammoth Lakes and Mono County
(E) Police Station
(N) Mono County
2-Story Building
33,000 SF
(N) Parking - 48 Spaces
(N) Parking - 39 Spaces
(N) Parking - 71 Spaces
(N) Town of Mammoth Lakes
2-Story Building
20,500 SF
Option 2 - (2) Separate Buildings
N
0 120
Option 2 - (2) Separate Buildings
This option assumes the County and the
Town build their buildings at different times.
1) The building could be connected to share
facilities and allow easy access between
building.
2) These building could be done by separate
contractors.
Pros
This option will allow the County and the
Town to construct their buildings when
needed.
Cons
This option will require construction phasing
and cost more than building everything at
one time.
This options has the least parking on the
site.
*HMC went on to complete the planning and design for the Mammoth Lakes Civic Center portion. See the following page for more information.
Goals & Objectives
/ Consolidate all the County services in the Town of Mammoth in one location / To improve public service by having all County services in one location, which will allow divisions that work together to be more efficient and share support facilities.
/ Improve the work environment for County staff.
/ Allow the County to invest in the Town with a new building and build equity instead of spending money on multiple leased facilities. / Create a clear place for the public to go for County services in Mammoth. / The preferred move-in date of October 1, 2019 is based on the expiration of one of the County’s two leases, when the County would prefer to relocate all its office space into the new facility.
Taken from Mono County Civic Center Criteria Documents
Bubble Adjacency Floor Plan Diagrams
EXHIBIT A
HMC Architects City of La Mesa, City Hall Assessment / 15
TOWN OF MAMMOTH LAKES
PROJECT BACKGROUND
Three years after completing the Mono
County Criteria Documents, HMC was
commissioned by the Town of Mammoth
Lakes to build upon the previous planning
efforts and deliver the design of a new
City Hall. In the time between, the Town
gained new leadership, so it was prudent
to revisit the planning for the facility.
HMC led an immersive Design Workshop
with Town leadership to review the vision
for the facility, confirm programmatic
requirements and revisit critical
adjacencies, recalibrate floor plan layouts,
and update rough order of magnitude cost
estimates.
After HMC completed the planning,
our team provided comprehensive
architectural and engineering services for
the design of the facility. The project is
currently in bidding and is anticipated to
be complete in 2026. The new facility will
include a flexible public lobby with cozy
incubator spaces for small businesses,
City Council chambers, offices for
administrative staff, conference rooms,
monument signs, and a parking lot—all
much-needed resources for the growing
area. It will create a permanent space
for city governance, with new meeting
spaces that provide opportunities to serve
community groups that do not currently
have space to meet elsewhere. Project Details
/ New Construction
/ Completion Date
2025 (est.)
/ Size / Cost
20,000 SF / $28M
/ Services
Facility Planning & Architectural Design
Services
City Hall Planning
& Implementation
Creating a New Symbolic
Center of the Community
MAMMOTH
CIVIC CENTER
MONO COUNTY
GOVERNMENT OFFICES
Open lobby environment for visitors and staff to
pass through and navigate to their destination
CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS
/ The adjacency diagram deftly balances the
Town’s desire for customer-facing public
access to staff with the competing needs for
security and private staff-only spaces.
/ The existing leased City Hall currently has
all private offices with very few shared open
workspaces. In the new City Hall design,
HMC collaborated with town leadership
to identify opportunities for efficiency
and reduced building square footage by
implementing open office spaces, while
still providing private offices for senior
leadership and department managers.
/ Site planning for the building was
intentionally located on the most prominent
corner on the site, with the public-facing
spaces nearest to the street edge, allowing
for private staff-only spaces to be protected
towards the campus interior.
/ The exterior design of the building needed
to compliment the disparate existing
buildings within the Civic Center and also
meet the needs of the Town’s desired
Modern Mountain aesthetic.
/ The design embodies the Town’s moniker of
“village in the trees” through its use of tree
trunk-like columnar structures throughout
the building
Goals & Objectives
/ Welcoming beacon to the community
/ Public spaces should be a joy to the community / back of house can be more utilitarian
/ Efficient use of space
/ A place for collaboration
/ Flexibility, adaptive, and forward thinking
/ The building is an inviting, forward-facing building that is easy for the community to engage with
/ Acknowledge the special location that is Mammoth.
/ Easy wayfinding for staff and visitors
EXHIBIT A
HMC Architects City of La Mesa, City Hall Assessment / 16 Project Details
/ Completion Date
2019
/ Size / Cost
65,000 SF (Three Buildings) / $11.8M
/ Services
Facility Master Planning & Architectural
Design Services
Integrating Flexibility in a
Traditional Office Environment
PROJECT BACKGROUND
HMC led master planning and implementation
efforts for the interior renovation of Eastern
Municipal Water District’s (EMWD) 65,000 SF
multi-building Headquarters Complex, originally
constructed in 1995. At the time, EMWD’s 19
different departments were scattered throughout
the complex and had grown over time without
taking interdepartmental adjacency needs into
consideration, thereby creating inefficiencies in the
building floor plans. Additionally, EMWD was leasing
offices off-site space due to lack of space within the
headquarters complex.
HMC worked closely with the 19 departments
to assess their needs, develop a 10-year space
program, identify new furniture standards to
maximize ergonomics and current office trends, and
reconfigure their location within the headquarters
complex to optimize interdepartmental
collaboration.
CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS
/ Modernize spaces for recruitment and
retention. HMC worked with EMWD to choose
modern, consistent office decor and standardize
throughout. New technologies were also
integrated to improve work efficiencies.
/ Balance open-concept with quiet areas. Space
was optimized by creating shared zones for
majority off-site departments, allowing for new
collaborative and shared work areas.
/ Continuous operation. HMC implemented a
phased construction plan, identified swing spaces,
and coordinated move plans for departments
prior to construction so work efficiency was not
disrupted.
/ Design for optimal adjacencies and future
expansion. Smaller workstations allowed 45%
open space to 55% program areas. Typically, the
circulation in an open office project is 50 to 55%.
This extra space will allow EMWD to accommodate
potential growth of the divisions in the future,
using this same standard, within the existing
available space.
Headquarters Facility Master
Planning & Implementation
EASTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Proposed Departmental Floor Plan Building A, Floor 1
Goals, Objectives, &
Principles
/ Where & How We Work: Collaboration;
Daylight/Views;Workplace Choices/
Modalities; Visual Consistency
/ Optimize Campus to Meet Long-Term Needs
/ Attract & Retain Talent
/ Engagement & Efficiency
/ Relocate Customer Service to Headquarters
/ Integrate New Technologies/Tools
/ Touchdown Stations
/ Ergonomic Best Practices
/ Standards Optimized for Work Function
Vision Statement (above) taken from Master Plan
document
August 10, 2018 EMWD Master Plan / 3
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427 SF
FINANCE
VAULT
1143 SF
COPY ROOM
576 SF
TRAINING ROOM
146 SF
FINANCE
200 SF
CONF.
226 SF
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176 SF
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Goverment Affairs
168 SF
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SERVICE
199 SF
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146 SF
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167 SF
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185 SF
FINANCE
186 SF
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316 SF
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242 SF
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AFFAIRS
151 SF
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GOV AFFAIRS
158 SF
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GOV AFFAIRS
140 SF
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SYSTEMS
232 SF
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SYSTEMS
177 SF
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169 SF
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299 SF
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780 SF
BREAK ROOM
1461 SF
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171 SF
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1203 SF
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140 SF
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423 SF
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144 SF
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45 more workstations have been added to Building A first floor. New Business is consolidated into one location at the Northwest corner of Building A first floor. They have a conference room directly off the main lobby as well as a plan check area seperate from their workstations. Finance is now located on the southwest. It is in a quieter portion of the building and closer to the payroll office. The Records Vault has been reduced and the entire department now fits within the footprint of the old vault. Information Systems and Publi and Government Affairs remained in relatively the same spots. Customer Service is now located on the South portion of Building A. To fi all of Customer Service, they have slightly smaller workstaions. There was an effort to isolate this department because they are on calls most of the day. Field Engineering Inspectors are removed from this floor and placed on the second floor adjacent to Field Engineering.
There is a large training room, two large collaberation areas and various sized conference rooms added. The space at the Northwest corner is left vacant. 15 to 18 workstations and two or three offices could fit in this vacant area.
DEPARTMENTS
BEFORE AFTER
EXHIBIT A
HMC Architects City of La Mesa, City Hall Assessment / 17 Project Details
/ Completion Date
2019
/ Size / Cost
93,000 SF / $10.5M
/ Services
Facility Master Planning & Architectural
Design Services
The Modern Age of Collaborative
Government Offices
PROJECT BACKGROUND
HMC led the master planning for the Los
Angeles County Department of Public Works’
(DPW) 12-story, 95,000-SF Headquarters
Complex, originally constructed in 1971.
Over time, the building’s 18 departments
expanded across multiple floors without
considering interdepartmental adjacencies,
creating an inefficient layout.
Working closely with DPW, HMC established
project goals to modernize the conventional
workplace by integrating new technologies,
improving workforce efficiency, enhancing
public accessibility for divisions with public
counters, and fostering a stronger company
culture. This included increasing employee
interaction through communal areas and
collaborative spaces.
To achieve these goals, HMC assessed
departmental needs, developed a 10-year
space program, reconfigured department
locations to optimize collaboration, and
set new furniture standards that enhance
ergonomics and align with modern office
trends.
CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS
/ Los Angeles County Department of
Public Works wanted a new design that
mixes private and collaborative spaces
to enhance the public experience and
strengthen company culture. HMC
approached this challenge by creating a
variety of right-sized work environments.
/ Public Square. This space serves as
a social hub, previously an employee
break room, that shifts from a kitchen
to a place for informal connection and
collaboration. It is meant to encourage
interaction between people who may not
otherwise work together and promote a
dynamic work community that encourages
engagement.
Alhambra Headquarters Space
Program & Restack
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
/ Public Market. This location is a space
for shared meetings and collaborations
and will offer access to leadership by the
largest number of people. This adaptable
meeting space might include easily
reconfigurable furniture to adjust layouts
depending on need.
/ Pocket Park. These semi-private spaces
help address the need for focus and
rejuvenation for individuals and teams
to concentrate, solve problems, and
generate new ideas.
/ Front Porch. This public-facing meeting
commons supports the needs of each
“home” workspace. May be configured to
support group work, touchdown space,
teleconferencing, or quiet concentration.
/ Home. This primary work space for
individuals is commonly organized by
type of work. It serves as a “we” vs. “me”
space where noise levels and ergonomic
solutions allow for multiple postures
and movement—lounging, standing,
perching, or sitting upright.
concerns may include what needs to
change in their existing workplace; “we” vs.
“me” space; noise levels; and ergonomic
issues that allow for multiple postures and
movement -- lounging, standing, perching,
or sitting upright.
// Front Porch
The Front Porch is a public-facing meeting
commons that offers a system of areas
that support the needs of each “Home”
workspace.
Based on the needs of work groups, these
areas may be configured to support group
work, touchdown space, teleconferencing,
or quiet concentration.
// Pocket Park
As with any complex issue, there is no
single correct answer for every person
within an organization. “Pocket Parks”
describe semi-private spaces that
are dedicated to support a variety of
functions, and help address the need for
focus and rejuvenation so individuals
and teams can concentrate easily, solve
problems and generate new ideas.
Embedding performance into support
spaces that help people make meaningful
areas for:
/ Quiet Contemplation
/ Resource Library
/ Layout Space
/ “Big Room”
/ Informal We/Me Living Room
/ Multi-Use Conferencing
/ Maker Space
PUBLIC
MARKET
POCKET
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8th Floor - Diagrammatic Floor Plan
EXHIBIT A
HMC Architects City of La Mesa, City Hall Assessment / 18
CITY OF ONTARIO
PROJECT BACKGROUND
The new 60,000 SF office building is
adjacent to the existing City Hall and will
allow the city to consolidate disparate
departments currently located in different
buildings throughout the city into one
building in the heart of the Downtown Civic
Center. Inspired by the City’s commitment
to growth, the organization of the building
creates spaces that are functionally driven
and adaptable to the evolving needs of the
city and its people. It will ultimately become
the center for innovation, community
engagement, and productivity.
The project program, conceptual floor
plans, and site plan diagram were
developed through a series of meetings and
site visits with department and City staff.
Tours of the existing facilities and meetings
with department heads allowed the design
team to understand each department’s
operation, space utilization, program, and
amenity needs. Joint committee meetings
provided a broader view of the project goals
and opportunities for shared programs and
amenities.
These shared principles informed the
programming phase solutions and are
currently in use during the design phases.
Project Details
/ New Construction
/ Completion Date
2025 (est.)
/ Size / Cost
20,000 SF / $28M
/ Services
Facility Planning & Architectural Design
Services
Facilitating Community Access &
Efficient Work Environments
CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS
/ HMC guided City leadership in defining
project goals during the planning
process, emphasizing the need for
flexibility, adaptability, and future
growth.
/ The building’s adjacency diagram was
developed by considering program
similarities, departmental staff and
public interactions, proximity to building
entries and delivery areas, as well as
outdoor connections, noise levels, and
privacy requirements.
/ The building’s adjacency diagram was
developed through considerations for
similarities of program, department staff
interaction, public interaction, proximity
to building entry and delivery demands,
and connection to outdoors, noise levels,
and privacy.
City Services Building
Shared principles gleaned from committee discussions
EXHIBIT A
HMC Architects City of La Mesa, City Hall Assessment / 19
EXHIBIT HALL REFRESH
CONNECTING CORRIDOR REFRESH
LOBBY
REFRESH
PRIMROSE
BALLROOM
REFRESH
MEETING ROOM REFRESH
REPLACE
CHILLER
REFRESH
LANDSCAPE
RESTROOM
REFRESH
277 N Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs CA 92262
Phase 1 Project List
1. Lobby Refresh
2. Primrose Ballroom Refresh
3. Exhibit Hall Refresh
4. Connecting Corridor Refresh
5. Smoketree & Mesquite Meeting
Room Refresh
6. Refresh Restrooms
7. Replace Existing Chiller
8. Patch & Repair Roof
9. Exterior Paint & Accent Lighting
10. Refresh Exterior Landscape
Phase 1 Project
Descriptions
Over several weeks, HMC extensively explored
the Palm Springs Convention Center to identify
and prioritize impactful projects. This process
involved detailed discussions with user groups
to understand their specific requirements,
thorough examination of material samples, and
comprehensive inspections during both event
and non-event periods. The outcome was a
meticulously ranked list of projects considering
their potential impact, costs, and timelines.
These projects were chosen for their exceptional
alignment with our guiding principles, which revolve
around capturing the essence of Palm Springs,
achieving design continuity, and enhancing the
technology and infrastructure of the facility. These
selected projects underwent further examination
to refine cost estimates and delve deeper into the
scale of required renovations and enhancements.
This detailed analysis aimed to provide a more
comprehensive understanding of the magnitude of
these proposed changes.
HMC Architects City of Palm Springs // Palm Springs Convention Center Master Plan / 9 277 N Avenida Caballeros
Palm Springs, CA 92262
HMC led a comprehensive master
planning process, engaging in in-depth
consultations with a diverse group of
stakeholders, user associations, and the
current facility staff to address upgrades
to the existing facility. The intention
behind the new master plan is to attract
new and retain existing clients. These
collaborative sessions resulted in three
guiding principles that will shape the
entire master plan:
/ Capturing the Essence of Palm
Springs. The Convention Center
aspires to become an embodiment of
Palm Springs.
/ Achieve Design Continuity
Throughout the Facility. Establishing
a holistic interior palette for the
facility will set a foundational standard
for upcoming renovations and ensure
consistent design continuity across all
future phases of renovation.
/ Elevating Technology &
Infrastructure. Enhance outdated
building technology systems that will
enhance guest services.
HMC worked with the leadership group
to identify priority projects and their
related costs and scheduled phased
implementation over the course of
10 years, accounting for escalation.
The first phase of improvements will
modernize the client-facing spaces,
elevating the user experience.
Palm Springs Convention
Center Master Plan
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Project Details
/ New Construction
/ Completion Date
2024 (Master Plan)
/ Size / Cost
250,000 SF / Cost Confidential
/ Services
Facility Master Plan
EXHIBIT A
HMC Architects City of La Mesa, City Hall Assessment / 20 Located along the edge of a protected
watershed adjoining recreational
parks and walking trails, the Santee
Community Center aims to become
a thriving social hub for the active
community.
Planning for the facility involved
understanding the needs of a diverse
group of stakeholders and maximizing
flexible use spaces to minimize
buildable square footage and related
construction costs.
Oriented to take full advantage of the
environmental conditions of its setting,
this facility orchestrates daylight, frames
views, and creates physical connections
to nature, all within a high-performance
envelope.
The interior consists of meeting spaces,
administrative offices, and support
functions, and the exterior includes
abundant plazas, gathering spaces,
and gardens. The two interconnect
seamlessly, with walls opening up
generously to spill the inside out.
Meant to serve both government
and community purposes, the center
will host City Council and Town Hall
Meetings, car shows, weddings,
and other events. Senior, youth, and
community-based classes will be
offered for a range of hobbies, including
fitness, art, gardening, and cooking. The
space will also offer various services and
training, such as CPR, self-defense, and
dog obedience.
Santee
Community Center
CITY OF SANTEE
Project Details
/ New Construction
/ Completion Date
2026 (est.)
/ Size / Cost
15,700 SF / $16M
/ Services
Programming, Planning, Full Architectural
Services, Interior Design
/ Sustainable Certifications
LEED Platinum (targeting); NZE (targeting)
EXHIBIT A
HMC Architects City of La Mesa, City Hall Assessment / 21 Principal in Charge
Kyle Peterson
Senior Project Manager
Samantha Eklund
Designer II
Drew Mason
HMC has six offices throughout California and 340+ staff to serve our clients. More than 190 of our staff work in our Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ontario offices. HMC has the depth of experience and dedicated staff and resources to provide highly responsive and collaborative services to the City of La Mesa to meet your project needs.
Your project will be managed daily by Samantha Eklund,
Project Manager. Brian Nichols, Design Principal,
will maintain the integrity of the project design from
inception to construction and Kyle Peterson, Principal
in Charge, will oversee your project in all phases. Drew Mason, a La Mesa local, will provide design support and serve as HMC’s internal cultural advisor as we move
through the process.
HMC utilizes internal workplans and staffing report tools on all projects, and we have staff assigned to projects months in advance. Whether we need to add additional
management or support staff, our goal is simple—to staff appropriately so your project is delivered successfully on time and on budget.
Organizational Chart
Design Principal
Brian Nichols
Project Designer
Peter Goodwin
Brian Nichols leading a Design Workshop with the Town of Mammoth Lakes for the programming of the new Mammoth Lakes City Hall
EXHIBIT A
HMC Architects City of La Mesa, City Hall Assessment / 22 Kyle
Peterson AIA, LEED AP, DBIA
EDUCATION
/ Bachelor of Architecture,
California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona
/ MBA, California State University,
San Marcos ( Dec. 2025)
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
/ Licensed Architect, CA
(#C-32052)
/ LEED Accredited Professional
(LEED AP)
/ Design-Build Professional (DBIA)
ASSOCIATIONS
/ American Institute of Architects
(AIA)
HMC ARCHITECTS
PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE
/ Long-term liaison and steward of
your vision and goals
/ Oversees your project budget,
schedule, and contract through
all phases
“I believe in contributing to the betterment of
society and creating a positive impact in people’s
lives through architecture and design.”
With his contagious positive attitude and two decades of architecture experience, it’s no wonder that Kyle has led so many successful, award-winning projects at HMC. From civic to education and private projects, Kyle approaches each project with a “team-first” mentality because he understands that a successful project hinges on the collaboration and teamwork of the entire design and construction team. His decades of experience working with public agencies and role as HMC’s Community + Culture Practice leader gives him invaluable insight and consultation services for projects of all sizes in the public realm. Kyle will guide your project from start to finish, while building trust with your stakeholders, construction managers, and contractors.
Relevant Experience
Mono County, County Government Center Criteria Documents. Mammoth Lakes, CA Feasibility Study + Criteria Documents / 33,000 SF / $25M / Principal in Charge Town of Mammoth Lakes, City Hall Planning and Implementation. Mammoth Lakes, CA Feasibility Study + Architectural Design / 20,000 SF / $28M / Principal in Charge Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Alhambra Headquarters Space Program and Restack. Alhambra, CA
Feasibility Study + FFE / 210,000 SF / $68M / Principal in Charge Eastern Municipal Water District, Headquarters Facility Master Planning & Implementation. Perris, CA
Master Plan & FFE / 93,000 SF / $11M / Principal in Charge Palm Springs Convention Center, Feasibility Study & Renovation Master Plan. Palm Springs, CA Feasibility Study +Master Plan / 250,000 SF /$32M (Phase 1) + $60M (Future Phases) / Principal in Charge
County of San Diego, North Coastal Live Well Center. Oceanside, CA New Construction / 36,000 SF / $23M / Principal in Charge City of Santee, New Community Center. Santee, CA
New Construction / 12,000 SF / $16M / Net Zero & LEED Platinum (Target) / Principal in Charge City of Rancho Cucamonga, New Fire Station #172. Rancho Cucamonga, CA New Construction / 20,000 SF / $13M / LEED Gold / Principal in Charge City of Ontario, Convention Center Expansion Planning. Ontario, CA Planning + Programming / 1M SF / Confidential Cost / Municipal Planner
EXHIBIT A
HMC Architects City of La Mesa, City Hall Assessment / 23
EDUCATION
/ Master of Science in
Environmental Design, Texas
Tech University
/ Bachelor of Interior Design and
Minor in Architecture, Texas Tech
University
HMC ARCHITECTS
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
/ Manages the critical aspects
of your project in all phases
and responsible for leading the
design team from the beginning
through close-out
“As a project manager, I am dedicated
to transforming civic spaces into vibrant
environments that cultivate community
connections and elevate the quality of public life.”
Samantha manages projects from inception to completion including identifying options for finishes and furniture that are both durable and functional. She works closely with all members of a project team, including designers, consultants, contractors, and end users, to select appropriate products that fit within the design criteria, functional requirements, budget, and time frame.
Town of Mammoth Lakes, Civic Center Planning & Implementation. Mammoth Lakes, CA Feasibility Study + Architectural Design / 20,000 SF / $28M / Interior Project Manager Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Alhambra Headquarters Space Program and Restack. Alhambra, CA
Feasibility Study + FFE / 210,000 SF / $68M / Project Manager Eastern Municipal Water District, Headquarters Facility Master Planning & Implementation. Perris, CA
Master Plan & FFE / 93,000 SF / $11M / Project Manager
City of Ontario, City Services Building Planning & Implementation. Mammoth Lakes, CA Feasibility Study + Architectural Design / 20,000 SF / $28M / Interior Project Manager Eastern Municipal Water District, Perris Valley Water Reclamation Facility Remodel Scoping. Perris, CA
Scoping Documents / 2,700 SF / $320K (Design Fees) / Project Manager Garvey Reservoir Water Quality Lab Space Planning & Feasibility Study, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Mammoth Lakes, CA Feasibility Study / 1,000 SF / $805K (Design Fees) / Project Manager City of Ontario, Convention Center Expansion & Modernization. Ontario, CA Planning + Architectural Design / 1M SF / Confidential Cost / Interior Project Manager Riverside County Office of Education, Conference Center. Riverside, CA Feasibility Study + Architectural Design / 130,000 SF / $30M / Interior Project Manager City of Rancho Cucamonga, New Fire Station #172. Rancho Cucamonga, CA New Construction / 20,000 SF / $13M / LEED Gold / Interior Project Manager Samantha
Eklund
EXHIBIT A
HMC Architects City of La Mesa, City Hall Assessment / 24
EDUCATION
/ Bachelor of Architecture,
Oklahoma University
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
/ Registered Architect, California
(C36782)
/ Registered Architect,
Massachusetts, (20347)
/ Architect, National Council
of Architectural Registration
Boards (NCARB)
ASSOCIATIONS
/ Member, American Institute of
Architects (AIA)
/ Member, National Council
of Architectural Registration
Boards (NCARB)
/ Member, Society for College and
University Planning (SCUP)
/ South Pasadena Design Review
Board
HMC ARCHITECTS
DESIGN PRINCIPAL
/ Serves as a visionary and
motivator to the design team,
advances concepts, provide
direction, and offers the latest
technology
/ Oversees the project and
ensures the design intent
from inception to construction
completion
“Our role is to help you design your project by
working together to create something truly special
that supports your goals and vision.”
Brian has more than 20 years of experience on a variety of facilities serving civic and education clients. He is passionate about creating thoughtful design of public spaces that enhance the communities they serve. Brian will act as a visionary, mentor, and motivator to the design team, advancing concepts and providing direction. He will ensure the design intent continues from inception through construction to a successful project. He is passionate about creating thoughtfully designed public spaces and currently serves as a Chair of the South Pasadena Design Review Board.
Town of Mammoth Lakes, City Hall Planning & Implementation. Mammoth Lakes, CA Feasibility Study + Architectural Design / 20,000 SF / $28M / Design Principal Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, La Verne Field Engineering Building Study. La Verne, CA
Feasibility Study / 36,000 SF / $200k (Design Fees) / Design Principal City of Ontario, Convention Center Expansion Planning. Ontario, CA Planning + Programming / 1M SF / Confidential Cost / Design Principal County of San Diego, North Coastal Live Well Center. Oceanside, CA Planning + Architectural Design / 36,000 SF / $23M / Design Principal City of Ontario, Community Access Center. Ontario, CA
Feasibility Study + Planning + Architectural Design / Size TBD / Construction Cost TBD / Design Principal
City of Menifee, Community Center. Menifee, CA
Feasibility Study / 20,000 SF / $14M / Design Principal Town of Mammoth Lakes, Arts & Cultural Center. Mammoth Lakes, CA Planning + Architectural Design / 9,000 SF / $16M / Design Principal Brian
Nichols AIA, NCARB
EXHIBIT A
HMC Architects City of La Mesa, City Hall Assessment / 25
EDUCATION
/ Bachelor of Architecture,
California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
/ Registered Architect, California
(#C-C39361)
/ National Council of Architectural
Registration Boards (NCARB)
ASSOCIATIONS
/ American Institute of Architects
(AIA)
/ National Council of Architectural
Registration Boards (NCARB)
HMC ARCHITECTS
PROJECT DESIGNER
/ Develops big ideas guided by
clarity, measured by context, and
inspires those it serves
/ Combines visions and goals with
project constraints to provide
the optimal solution
“Designing for communities is my passion because
it involves deeply engaging with stakeholders,
gathering their feedback, and delivering spaces that
truly reflect and serve their needs. This collaborative process ensures that the building is by, for, and of
the community.”
Peter brings 7 years of architectural experience designing various scaled civic and educational projects. He believes every project is unique and should respond specifically to the site and climate conditions present. Understanding that early design decisions have the greatest impact on the outcome of a project, he investigates every design move using a variety of software programs to make sure the client, the user, and the environment receive the most resilient, safe, and responsible design possible.
Palm Springs Convention Center, Feasibility Study & Renovation Master Plan. Palm Springs, CA Feasibility Study +Master Plan / 250,000 SF /$32M (Phase 1) + $60M (Future Phases) / Project Designer
City of Santee, New Community Center. Santee, CA
New Construction / 12,000 SF / $16M / Net Zero & LEED Platinum (Target) / Project Designer County of San Diego, North Coastal Live Well Center. Oceanside, CA New Construction / 36,000 SF / $23M / Designer
City of Ontario, Convention Center Expansion & Modernization. Ontario, CA Programming + Architectural Design / 1M SF / Confidential Cost / Project Designer Peter
Goodwin AIA, NCARB
EXHIBIT A
HMC Architects City of La Mesa, City Hall Assessment / 26
EDUCATION
/ Masters of Architecture,
UC Berkeley
/ Architectural Studies,
Los Angeles Institute of
Architecture and Design
/ Bachelor of Arts, Film, TV, and
New Media, San Diego State
University
HMC ARCHITECTS
DESIGNER II &
CULTURAL ADVISOR
/ Assists in the production of
all your pertinent project
documentation
/ Aids in both the creation of
adept design deliverables as
well as the preparation of clean
and accurate construction
documents
“I love designing for communities because the
positive effects and impact are so clearly seen
as soon as the project is finished. The process of
working with communities to produce designs
that serve them is very satisfying.”
Drew has been designing civic and community projects for more than two years. He believes that every project is unique and should respond to and reflect the community and environment that it serves. Because of this, Drew takes the time and effort to research each project’s location and potential impact using the latest and most advanced programs and technology available to deliver the best design for the client and community.
Town of Mammoth Lakes, City Hall Planning & Implementation. Mammoth Lakes, CA Feasibility Study + Architectural Design / 20,000 SF / $28M / Designer City of San Marcos, San Marcos City Hall Elevator Renovation. San Marcos, CA* Renovation / Size Unknown / Construction Cost Unknown / Drafter Town of Mammoth Lakes, Arts & Cultural Center. Mammoth Lakes, CA Planning + Architectural Design / 9,000 SF / $16M / Designer Orange County Fire Authority, Fire Station #24. Mission Viejo, CA* New Construction / Size Unknown / Construction Cost Unknown / Drafter City of Newport, Bonita Creek Park & Community Center. Newport Beach, CA* Renovation / Size Unknown / Construction Cost Unknown / Drafter City of Chula Vista, Loma Verde Aquatic Center. Chula Vista, CA* Renovation + Addition / Size Unknown / Construction Cost Unknown / Drafter San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, San Ramon Training Center. San Ramon, CA* Renovation + Addition / Size Unknown / Construction Cost Unknown / Drafter City of Temecula, Splashpad. Temecula, CA*
Renovation + Addition / Size Unknown / Construction Cost Unknown / Drafter *Completed prior to joining HMC.
Drew
Mason
EXHIBIT A
cost
schedule
NORTH COASTAL LIVE WELL
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
EXHIBIT A
HMC Architects City of La Mesa, City Hall Assessment / 28 Cost Schedule
PERSONNEL ROLE HOURS HOURLY RATES TOTAL
Kyle Peterson Principal in Charge 42 $330 $13,860
Brian Nichols Design Principal 42 $330 $13,860
Samantha Eklund Sr Project Manager 60 $270 $16,200
Peter Goodwin Project Designer 60 $230 $13,800
Drew Mason Designer II 120 $140 $16,800
Net Architectural Fee / Subtotal 324 $74,520
Anticipated Reimbursable Expenses Allowance $3,000
GRAND TOTAL $77,520
Town of Mammoth Lakes, City Hall
EXHIBIT A
references
SACRAMENTO OFFICE
HMC ARCHITECTS
EXHIBIT A
HMC Architects City of La Mesa, City Hall Assessment / 30 Contract Experience - References
Mono County
Address 74 North School Street
City Bridgeport
State CA
Zip 93517
Phone (866) 745-9719
Fax N/A
Email [email protected]
Principal Kyle Peterson (HMC)
Contact Name Sandra Moberly, County
Administrative Officer
Contact Phone (760) 932-5415
Town of Mammoth Lakes
Address P.O. Box 1609 (Mailing Address)
City Mammoth Lakes
State CA
Zip 93546
Phone (760) 965-3680
Fax (760) 934-9240
Email [email protected]
Principal Kyle Peterson (HMC)
Contact Name Haislip Hayes, Director of Public Works/
Town Engineer
Contact Phone (760) 965-3650 x3652
City of Ontario
Address 303 East B Street
City Ontario
State CA
Zip 91764
Phone (909) 395-2665
Fax N/A
Email [email protected]
Principal Brandon Gullotti (HMC)
Contact Name Tito Haes, Director of Public Works
Contact Phone (909) 395-2665
EXHIBIT A
HMC Architects City of La Mesa, City Hall Assessment / 31 Eastern Municipal Water District
Address 2270 Trumble Road
City Perris
State CA
Zip 92570
Phone (951) 928-3777
Fax N/A
Email [email protected]
Principal Kyle Peterson (HMC)
Contact Name Jeff Wasserman, Purchasing Manager
Contact Phone (951) 928-3777 x6225
Contract Experience -
References Cont.
City of Palm Springs
Address 277 N Avenida Caballeros
City Palm Springs
State CA
Zip 92262
Phone 760-322-8400
Fax N/A
Email [email protected]
Principal Kyle Peterson (HMC)
Contact Name Rob Hampton, Palm Springs
Convention Center General Manager
Contact Phone 760-322-8400
May 21, 2018
Eastern Municpal Water District
Master Plan Charrette
3,
EXHIBIT A
We aim to create
designs that have a
positive impact,
now and into the
future.
201 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Studio 200, Solana Beach, CA 92075
EXHIBIT A