Laguna Hills City Council
September 22, 2026

Don Caskey
Mayor
Jared Mathis
Mayor Pro Tempore
Erica Pezold
Council Member
Joshua Sweeney
Council Member
Dave Wheeler
Council Member
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - 6:00 PM
(Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. when scheduled)
City Council Chamber
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Call to Order
Resolution No. 96-04-09-1 established rules of decorum for public meetings held by the City of Laguna Hills. Resolution No. 96-04-09-1 is available on the table at the back of the City Council Chamber.

Invocation: Mayor Pro Tem Mathis
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilmember Wheeler
Roll Call of City Council Members

1. Presentations and Proclamations

1.1 Appointment of Laguna Hills High School Student Liaisons and Alternate Student Liaisons
Recommendation: That the City Council appoint the Laguna Hill High School Student Liaisons.

1.2 Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Report

Recommendation: That City Council receive the report.

2. Schedule of Future Events

2.1 Schedule of Future Events
Recommendation: That the City Council receive the schedule of upcoming meetings and events from the Assistant City Manager.

3. Public Comments
This is the time to address the City Council on any matter not listed on this Agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Public Comments are limited to three minutes per person, as determined by the Mayor.

4. Consent Calendar
All matters listed under “CONSENT CALENDAR” are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving the recommendation listed on the Agenda. There will be no separate discussion unless Members of the City Council or City staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar.

4.1 Waive Reading in Full of all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda
Recommendation: That the City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.

4.2 Approval of the Minutes for the September 8, 2026, Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approves the minutes for the September 8, 2026, Regular Meeting.

4.3 Award of Consultant Agreement to CSG Consultants, Inc. for OnCall Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve the proposed Consulting Agreement for On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services with CSG Consultants, Inc.; 2. Authorize the City Attorney to make minor edits as may be necessary to execute the Agreement; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.

4.4 Approval of Hosting Agreement with Nobel Systems, Inc., for

Enterprise Cloud Geographic Information Systems Services Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Find and determine it is appropriate to waive formal bidding requirements of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code (LHMC) for the award of the Hosting Agreement for Enterprise Cloud Geographic Information Systems Services to Nobel Systems, Inc., because: a) The goods and supplies, equipment, materials, and contract services to be provided by Nobel Systems, Inc., are of a unique, sole source nature because of their quality, durability, availability, or fitness for a particular use and are available only from one source (LHMC Section 3-08.110(A)); b) The goods and supplies, equipment, materials, or non-professional services are proprietary (LHMC Section 3-08.110(B)); c) Compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and/or requirements is not in the best interest of the City (LHMC Section 3-08.110(J)); and d) The goods and supplies, equipment, or nonprofessional services are for information technology, software, programming, or related equipment and devices (LHMC Section 3-08.110(K)); 2. Approve the Hosting Agreement with Nobel Systems, Inc.; 3. Authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications as may be necessary to execute the Agreement; and 4.

Authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement.

4.5 Ratification of September 22, 2026 Warrant Register Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from August 28, 2026, to September 13, 2026, in the amount of $1,233,485.21.

4.6 Treasurer's Investment Report for August 2026
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Investment Report for the month of August 2026.

4.7 Annual Review of Investment and Portfolio Policy and Delegation of Investment Authority to the City Treasurer
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, delegating investment authority to the City Treasurer and approving a policy for the investment of City funds and rescinding Resolution No. 2025-10-14-1."

4.8 Development Application Status Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.

Items Removed from the Consent Calendar

5. Administrative Reports

5.1 City Manager

5.2 Assistant City Manager

5.2.1 Proposed Resolution Removing a Portion of the No Parking Restriction, Modifying the Length of the Existing Parking Permit Zone, and Establishing a Street Sweeping Parking Prohibition on the North Side of Laguna Hills Drive
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Removing a Portion of the No Parking Restriction, Modifying the Length of the Existing Permit Parking Zone, and Establishing a No Parking Zone During the Days and Hours of Street Sweeping on the North Side of Laguna Hills Drive Between Indian Hill Lane and Paseo de Valencia."

6. Matters Agendized and Presented by City Council Members

6.1 Review of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Program Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide direction.

7. City Council Member Committee Reports

7.1 Committee Assignment Reports
Recommendation: That the City Council receive reports from the City Councilmembers on the City Council Committee Assignments listed on the attachment.

8. City Council Member Comments
Adjournment
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council/Planning Agency will be October 13, 2026, at 6:00p.m., in the City Council Chamber, located at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California.

CERTIFICATION
I, JOSHUA STEVENSON, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Hills, do hereby

certify that a copy of the foregoing Agenda was posted at Laguna Hills City Hall, Laguna Hills Community Center, and Knotty Pine Park by September 18, 2026, at 5:00p.m.

It is the intention of the City of Laguna Hills to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act in all respects. If as an attendee or a participant at this meeting you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City of Laguna Hills will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner.

Please contact the office of the City Clerk at (949) 707-2635. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California, during normal business hours. In addition, such writings or documents will be made available for public review on the Agenda and Minutes public portal website and at the respective public meeting.

City Council Members receive no additional compensation or stipend as a result of simultaneously convening meetings of the Laguna Hills Planning Agency.

Item No. 1.1
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning
Agency
Staff Report
Date: September 22, 2026
To: City Council
From: Joshua Stevenson, City Clerk
Issue: Appointment of Laguna Hills High School Student Liaisons and Alternate Student Liaisons
Recommendation: That the City Council appoint the Laguna Hill High School Student Liaisons.

Background:

By action of the City Council on July 27, 1993, the City of Laguna Hills and Laguna Hills High School established a Student Liaison Program to create a direct link between Laguna Hills High School and the City Council. The Laguna Hills High School Parent, Teacher, and Student Association (PTSA) chooses two students each year to serve as Student Liaisons and two students to serve as the Alternate Student Liaisons.

The students chosen this year are Olivia Huang, Marissa Allen, Daniel Markevich, and Sophia Kim. Two of the students will serve as the liaisons for the first semester and the other two as the liaisons for the second semester.

The City Clerk met with the chosen liaisons before the meeting to administer the Oath of Office.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the student liaison program.

Attachments:

None

Item No. 1.1

Item No. 2.1
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: September 22, 2026
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Joe Ames, Assistant City Manager
Issue: Schedule of Future Events
Recommendation: That the Assistant City Manager announce the upcoming meetings and events.

Meetings:

Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
Wednesday, October 7th, 6:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Civic Center Council Chamber City Council/Planning Agency Regular Meetings
Tuesday, October 13th, 6:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Civic Center Council Chamber Tuesday, October 27th, 6:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Civic Center Council Chamber Events:

Excursion to Oktoberfest at Old World Huntington Beach
Wednesday, September 23rd, 4:45 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Excursion to Miramar Air Show
Saturday, September 26th, 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Excursion to Huntington Library & Gardens
Friday, October 3rd, 11:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Excursion to Fullerton Arboretum, Gardens of Muckenthaler Cultural Center Saturday, October 3rd, 4:45 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Excursion to California Avocado Festival in Carpinteria Sunday, October 4th, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Item No. 2.1
Harvest in the Hills
Saturday, October 10th, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Community Center Town Green Circle of Friends Halloween Dance
Friday, October 16th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Community Center Heritage Room Attachments:

1. Event and Activities Flyer(s)

Excursion to Oktoberfest at Old
World Huntington Beach
Join us as we head to the home of OC's Oktoberfest for authentic German food that includes freshly-baked pretzels, breads, and cakes.

The Biergarten at Old World HB has been serving the community for over 45 years! Enjoy live entertainment from 6pm - 10pm in their 6,000 sq. ft concert hall. They say no one does it like Old World! Participants meet at the Laguna Hills Community Center where City staff will provide transportation. Call (949) 707-2680 for more information. No refunds or transfers for this event.
*Registration starts on August 10, 2026 Class# 2612
9/23 4:45PM-10:00PM Wednesday
Fee: Resident $10, Non-Resident $15
Like us on at www.facebook.com/lagunahillscc
To register or for more information, please call (949) 707-2680 or visit www.lagunahillsca.gov

Experience the excitement of the Miramar Air Show as it celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with thrilling aerial performances by military and civilian aviators, precision flight teams, historic aircraft, and modern military aviation at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. From high-speed jet demonstrations to breathtaking formation flying, this world-class air show delivers an unforgettable tribute to aviation excellence, American heritage, and the skill of those who take to the skies. Bring plenty of water, snacks and a sack lunch to picnic or purchase at local food vendors while exploring on your own. Please note: Premium/ticketed seating is not included and additional costs will apply. Participants meet at the Laguna Hills Community Center where City staff will provide transportation. Call (949) 707-2680 for more information. No refunds or transfers for this event.
*Registration starts on August 10, 2026 Class# 2613
9/26 7:30AM-6:30PM Saturday
Fee: Resident $25, Non-Resident $30
Like us on at www.facebook.com/lagunahillscc
To register or for more information, please call (949) 707-2680 or visit www.lagunahillsca.gov

Let us do the driving, as the van heads to The Huntington in San Marino, Ca. Visit the library and at your own pace explore the impressive art collection, including some by European and American masters, along with rare manuscripts such as an original Gutenberg Bible. Don’t miss walking through the botanical garden. Bring a sack lunch to picnic in designated areas adjacent to the parking lot or purchase from onsite food service options. Participants meet at the Laguna Hills Community Center where City staff will provide transportation. No refunds or transfers for this event.

Class# 2614
10/2 11:30AM-7:30PM Friday
Fee: Resident $20, Non-Resident $25
Like us on at www.facebook.com/lagunahillscc
To register or for more information, please call (949) 707-2680 or visit www.lagunahillsca.gov

Journey with us as we head to City of Fullerton to explore the CSU Fullerton’s Arboretum and Muckenthaler Cultural Center’s Gardens. The Arboretum provides a 26-acre botanical garden filled with diverse plant collections, scenic trails, and wildlife, while the Muckenthaler offers a historic architectural landmark with its Spanish Colonial Revival house and park-like setting. Bring water, snacks and sack lunch or purchase from onsite concession or nearby sit-down restaurants thereafter. Participants meet at the Laguna Hills Community Center where City staff will provide transportation. No refunds or transfers for this event. *Registration starts on August 10, 2026 Class# 2615
10/3 12:30PM-7:00PM Saturday
Fee: Resident $15, Non-Resident $20
Like us on at www.facebook.com/lagunahillscc
To register or for more information, please call (949) 707-2680 or visit www.lagunahillsca.gov
Excursion to Fullerton Arboretum,
Gardens of Muckenthaler Cultural Center

Hop on the van, as we head up the coast to Downtown Carpinteria to celebrate the famous green fruit in their 39th year of the California Avocado Festival. California Avocado Festival is dedicated to promote Carpinteria’s local agriculture, fund other non-profits and community projects, and help the development of tourism within Carpinteria Valley with this year’s theme being Peace, Love and Guacamole. Santa Barbara County is the third largest avocado producer in North America, with Carpinteria being a major contributor. Come experience the music festival with 15 bands playing on Sunday, approximately 50 arts & crafts and commercial vendors, 15 delicious food vendors and over a dozen non-profits on site for you to help support. Be sure to dress in layers, bring plenty of water, some snacks, wear good footwear, and sun protection. Participants meet at the Laguna Hills Community Center where City staff will provide transportation to the trailhead. No refunds or transfers for this event.
*Registration starts on August 10, 2026 Class# 2616
10/4 7:00AM-6:00PM Sunday
Fee: Resident $30, Non-Resident $35
Like us on at www.facebook.com/lagunahillscc
To register or for more information, please call (949) 707-2680 or visit www.lagunahillsca.gov
Festival in Carpinteria

HALLOWEEN DANCE

C I R C L E O F F R I E N D S
16 O C T A T
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Harvest
I N THE Hills

ENTERTAINMENT-FOOD-FUN
October10,2026
25555ALiciaPkwy ~ Eventstartsat4pm
Join the City of Laguna Hills on the Town Green for an
evening filled with fall fun and family friendly activities. 4PM-6PM: Community partners expo, crafts, backyard
games, face painting, and more
4:15PM/4:30PM/4:45PM: Polly’s Apple Pie Eating Contest
5PM-6PM: Magic Show at the Gazebo
Food will be available for purchase
Join the City of Laguna Hills on the Town Green for an
evening filled with fall fun and family friendly activities. 4PM-6PM: Community partners expo, crafts, backyard
games, face painting, and more
4:15PM/4:30PM/4:45PM: Polly’s Apple Pie Eating Contest
5PM-6PM: Magic Show at the Gazebo
Food will be available for purchase

MINUTES
City Council / Planning Agency
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the City Council / Planning Agency of the City of Laguna Hills, California, was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem at 5:00 p.m., on September 8, 2026, in the City Council Chambers at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California.

A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting containing all items as shown herein was posted by 5:00 p.m. on or before September 4, 2026, on the outdoor bulletin board at Laguna Hills City Hall. A copy was also posted at Laguna Hills Community Center and Knotty Pine Park.

Closed Session – Convening at 5:00 PM
Call to Order
Mayor Pro Tem Mathis called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. upon determining a quorum of the Council was present.

Roll Call of City Council Members

Present: Mayor Pro Tempore Jared Mathis
Council Member Erica Pezold
Council Member Joshua Sweeney
Council Member Dave Wheeler

Absent: Mayor Don Caskey (joined during closed session) Mayor Caskey was not present when the meeting was called to order. The Mayor joined the meeting during closed session.

Announcement of Closed Session Item(s)
A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 potential case)
Public Comments on Closed Session Item(s)
Mayor Pro Tem Mathis called for any public comments on Closed Session Items.

There were none when called for.

Convene into Closed Session
At 5:01 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Mathis adjourned the meeting and convened into Closed Session.

Reconvene
Mayor Caskey reconvened the meeting from Closed Session and called the Regular meeting back to order.

Mayor Caskey called for the report on Closed Session Items.

Assistant City Manager Ames stated that there was no reportable action from Closed Session.

General Business Convening at 6:00 PM
Call to Order
Mayor Caskey called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., upon determining that a quorum of Council was present.

Invocation: Elder Bill Smith of Christ Community Church Mayor Caskey called for the invocation. The invocation was given by Elder Bill Smithof Christ Community Church.

Pledge of Allegiance: Councilmember Sweeney
Mayor Caskey called for the Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge was led by Councilmember Sweeney.

Roll Call of City Council Members

Present: Mayor Don Caskey
Mayor Pro Tempore Jared Mathis
Council Member Erica Pezold
Council Member Joshua Sweeney
Council Member Dave Wheeler

Absent: None

1. Presentations and Proclamations

1.1. Appointment of Laguna Hills High School Student Liaisons and Alternate Student Liaisons
Daniel Markevich was appointed as a Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison.

1.2. Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison Report
Daniel Markevich gave the Laguna High School Student Liaison Report.

1.3. Hunger Action Month Proclamation
Mayor Pro Tem Mathis read the proclamation. A representative of Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and South County Outreach were present to receive the proclamation.

Mayor Caskey proclaimed that September is Hunger Action Month in the City of Laguna Hills.

2. Schedule of Future Events

2.1. Schedule of Future Events
Mayor Caskey called for the Schedule of Future Events.

Community Services Director Holland Gannon gave the schedule of future events.

3. Public Comments
Mayor Caskey called for Public Comments on matters not on the agenda.

Jena Minnick-Bull spoke regarding a performing arts program, an upcoming fundraiser to fund scholarships, and an upcoming play.

Shelly Roe spoke regarding electric bike activity within the City and requested the City Council to take action to control it.

Jeff McPherson spoke regarding Flock cameras and requested the City Council to cancel the contract.

4. Consent Calendar
Mayor Caskey called for the Consent Calendar.

Councilmember Wheeler requested that item 4.4 be considered individually.

A motion to approve the staff recommendation on the remaining Consent Calendar was made by Councilmember Sweeney, seconded by Councilmember Wheeler.

Result:

Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
Ayes: Mathis, Pezold, Caskey, Sweeney, Wheeler
Nays: None
Abstain: None

4.1. Waive Reading in Full of all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda
Waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declared that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.

4.2. Approval of the Minutes for the August 25, 2026, Regular Meeting
Approved the City Council/Planning Agency Minutes for the August 25, 2026, Regular Meeting.

4.3. Ratification of September 8, 2026 Warrant Register Ratified the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from August 14, 2026, to August 27, 2026, in the amount of $437,649.11

4.5 Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Advantec Consulting Engineers, Inc. For Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program for Avenida de la Carlota

1. Approved Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Advantec Consulting Engineers, Inc. For Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program for Avenida de la Carlota; 2. Authorized the City Attorney to make minor modifications as may be necessary to execute the Amendment; and 3. Authorized the City Manager to sign the Amendment.

Items Removed from the Consent Calendar

4.4 Authority to Advertise for Construction, FY 2026-202 Community Development Block Grant Curb Ramp Improvement Project, CIP 170
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve the plans and specifications for the FY 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Curb Ramp Improvement Project, CIP 170; 2. Authorize the advertisement for bids for FY 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Curb Ramp Improvement Project, CIP 170; 3. Authorize the City Engineer to make minor edits to the plans and specifications as necessary prior to bidding; and 4. Find that environmental review is not required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the California

Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15301 as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption - “Existing Facilities."
Mayor Caskey called for this item.

Councilmember Wheeler spoke regarding this item.

A motion to approve the staff’s recommendation was moved by Councilmember Wheeler, seconded by Councilmember Pezold.

Result:

Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
Ayes: Mathis, Pezold, Caskey, Sweeney, Wheeler
Nays: None
Abstain: None

5. Administrative Reports

5.1. City Manager
The City Manager thanked the Public Works Department for their work regarding the City Hall Fumigation Project.

The City Manager thanked the Assistant City Manager Ames and Management Analyst Durham for their work on the project.

5.2. Assistant City Manager

5.2.1. Proposed Resolution Implementing a Residential Permit Parking Program for Streets Around Beckenham Park
(Camberwell Street, Hendon Street, Calle Carmel, Via Balboa, Avenida Avalon, Luton Street, and Costeau Street)
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Find and determine that the proposed permit parking controls are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, Cal. Code of Regs, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; 2. Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, Establishing a Residential Permit Parking Area and a No Parking Zone During Days and Hours of Street Sweeping on

Certain Streets around Beckenham Park;" 3. Receive and file a presentation from City staff regarding the costs and steps required to implement alternating side street sweeping, subsidize residential parking permits citywide, and process to petition for additional permit parking areas; 4. Direct City staff and Police Services to send educational notification letters to residents within the newly established residential permit parking area and to conduct a warning period for enforcement; and 5. Direct City staff to return to City Council in approximately six months with a staff report reviewing the effects of residential permit parking around Beckenham Park.

Mayor Caskey called for this item.

Assistant City Manager Ames gave the Staff Report regarding this item.

Council and Staff had discussion regarding this item.

A motion to approve staff’s recommendation with the corrections to the resolution was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mathis, seconded by Councilmember Sweeney.

Result:

Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
Ayes: Mathis, Pezold, Caskey, Sweeney, Wheeler
Nays: None
Abstain: None

5.2.2. Discussion of Parking on the North Side of Laguna Hills Drive between Indian Hill Lane and Paseo de Valencia
Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction to City staff.

Mayor Caskey called for this item.

Assistant City Manager Ames spoke regarding this item. In the staff report, staff’s recommends that the direction may include directing City staff to return to the next City Council meeting with a resolution rescinding the existing No Parking Anytime zone, modifying the limits of the existing permit parking zone to 200 fee to 800 feet west of Paseo de Valencia (resulting in a 600 ft. Permit parking zone length), and implementing no parking during the days and hours of street sweeping.

A motion to direct staff to return to the next City Council meeting with a resolution was moved by Councilmember Sweeney, seconded by Mayor Caskey.

Result:

Yes 3, No 1, Abstained 1
Ayes: Mathis, Caskey, Sweeney
Nays: Pezold
Abstain: Wheeler

5.3. Chief of Police Services

5.3.1. Public Safety Update
Recommendation: That the City Council receives and files the report.

Mayor Caskey called for the item.

Captain Burk gave the public safety update.

Council and staff had discussion regarding this item.

A motion to receive and file the item was moved by Councilmember Sweeney, seconded by Councilmember Wheeler.

Result:

Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
Ayes: Mathis, Pezold, Caskey, Sweeney, Wheeler
Nays: None
Abstain: None

6. City Council Member Committee Reports

6.1. Committee Assignment Reports
Mayor Caskey called for any Committee Assignment Reports from members of Council.

Council member Pezold spoke regarding the Mosquito Vector Control board. The Councilmember played a video shared by the Mosquito Vector Control board regarding the dangers of West Nile Virus.

7. City Council Member Comments
Mayor Caskey called for any City Council Member comments.

Councilmember Sweeney thanked the Orange County Fire Authority for their rapid response to a wildfire.

Councilmember Pezold spoke regarding election sign placement within the City.

Convene into Closed Session
At 8:27 p.m., Mayor Caskey adjourned the meeting and convened into Closed Session.

Reconvene
Mayor Pro Tem Mathis reconvened the meeting from Closed Session and called the Regular meeting back to order at 8:56 p.m.

Mayor Caskey did not return from Closed Session.

Mayor Pro Tem Mathis stated that there was no reportable action from Closed Session.

Adjournment
At the hour of 8:56 p.m., with no further business to come before the City Council/Planning Agency at this session, Mayor Pro Tem Mathis adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, September 22, at 6:00 p.m.
______________________________
Joshua Stevenson, City Clerk
_______________________________
Don Caskey, Mayor

Item No. 4.3
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning
Agency
Staff Report
Date: September 22, 2026
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Joe Ames, Assistant City Manager
Issue: Award of Consultant Agreement to CSG Consultants, Inc. for On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve the proposed Consulting Agreement for On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services with CSG Consultants, Inc.; 2. Authorize the City Attorney to make minor edits as may be necessary to execute the Agreement; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.

Background:

The City requires professional on-call consultant services for specialized expertise in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, pavement engineering, capital improvement project implementation, and inspection services. The professional consultant services are provided on an on-call, as-needed basis to fill these short-term consulting needs and to meet budget goals.

Due to the pending expiration of the existing agreement with the firm that provides professional building plan check and inspection services to the City, the Community Development Director issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on April 6, 2026, for On-Call Building and Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services (emphasis added). For efficiency purposes, the Public Works Department partnered with the Community Development Department to issue one (1) RFP covering the needs of the Community Development Department (i.e. building services) and the Public Works Department (i.e. engineering services). City staff envisioned that the process will culminate in the award of one consulting contract for building plan check and inspection services, and multiple on-call consulting contracts for engineering consulting and inspection services.

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Pursuant to Laguna Hills Municipal Code (LHMC) Section 3-08.150 (Professional services contracts), the solicitation and award of professional services agreements are made utilizing the following selection process and criteria. Section 3-08.150 reads in relevant part as follows:
"…[S]election by the city for professional services in areas including but not limited to private architectural, landscape architectural, engineering, environmental, land surveying, construction project management, management and administration, financial, accounting, auditing, actuarial, economics, and/or development and planning, which involve the exercise of discretion and independent judgment together with an advanced or specialized knowledge, expertise, training, or unique skills gained by formal studies or experience, shall be on the basis of demonstrated competence and on the professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the services required, and shall not be awarded solely on the basis of cost. In order to implement this method of selection, the City Manager shall promulgate administrative regulations concerning contracting for professional services to ensure that such services are engaged on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications for the types of services to be performed and at fair and reasonable prices to the city. In accordance with state law, the city shall consider price after the city is satisfied that the would-be person, company, corporation, contractor, consultant, or firm has demonstrated the competence and professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the services required." (Emphasis added.)
Therefore, the City utilized a qualifications-based selection process to identify professional firms that are best suited and most qualified to serve the City’s needs.

On May 22, 2026, sixteen (16) firms submitted proposals, along with corresponding fee schedules for the City’s review and evaluation. Proposers could choose to submit proposals for (A) building services only, (B) public works/engineering services only, or (C) both building and engineering services.

Of the 16 firms that submitted proposals, four (4) submitted proposals for building services only, seven (7) submitted proposals for engineering services only, and five (5) submitted proposals for both building and engineering services.

Public Works staff evaluated the 12 proposals submitted for public works/engineering services and determined four of the 12 firms should be retained for On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services.

On July 14, 2026, City staff recommended, and City Council awarded, Consulting Agreements for On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services to four (4) firms. (The award of the one (1) consulting contract

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for building plan check and inspection services will be on a future agenda report, while the Community Development Department is reviewing proposals for building plan check and inspection services.) However, the City Engineer's previous list of recommended firms did not include an available firm that could provide on-call consulting services to the City to support upcoming needed grading, improvement, and erosion control plan checking services for recently approved projects.

The City Engineer is now recommending the award of a fifth On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services contract to CSG Consultants, Inc., which submitted a proposal that was highly-ranked, to principally assist in grading, improvement, and erosion control plan checking services for recently approved projects. Therefore, in order to deliver future projects, the Public Works Director is requesting that City Council award one (1) additional on-call Consulting Agreement to CSG Consultants, Inc.

Fiscal Impact:

No new fiscal impact.

The continued use of professional consultant services for On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services is incorporated and considered in the annual Public Works Department Operating Budget as well as in the related Capital
Improvement Program Budget.

For consultants that provide engineering plan check and inspection services, the compensation to the professional consultants is offset by revenues generated through the issuance of Encroachment Permits and Grading Permits. Staff has identified the City’s anticipated relative services to be potentially provided by any one professional consultant and has recommended appropriate annual maximum compensation values in the Agreements.

By entering into multiple consultant agreements for On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services, the City is neither obligating itself nor guaranteeing any compensation to the selected professional consultants.

Attachments:

1. Proposed Consultant Agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc.

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1 AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
CON –
CSG Consultants, Inc.

On-Call Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services This AGREEMENT is made and effective as of the EFFECTIVE DATE, by and between the City of Laguna Hills, a municipal corporation ("CITY") and CSG Consultants, Inc. ("CONSULTANT"). In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. TERM
This AGREEMENT shall commence on September 22, 2026, (“EFFECTIVE DATE”) and remain and continue in effect until all tasks described herein are completed but in no event later than August 31, 2029, unless sooner terminated or extended pursuant to the provisions of this AGREEMENT. Notwithstanding this limit on term, some duties and obligations may survive the termination, lapse, or completion of this AGREEMENT.

2. SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall perform the tasks described and set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth in full. CONSULTANT shall complete the tasks according to the schedule of performance which is also set forth in Exhibit A.

3. NOTICE TO PROCEED
CONSULTANT shall not perform any work or be entitled to any compensation under this AGREEMENT until a written Notice to Proceed is issued by CITY. The Notice to Proceed shall not issue unless and until CONSULTANT submits proof, satisfactory to CITY, of its procurement of appropriate insurance required by this AGREEMENT. The failure of CONSULTANT to submit proof of appropriate insurance within 10 days of the EFFECTIVE DATE is a material breach and shall constitute cause for immediate termination of this AGREEMENT by CITY.

4. PERFORMANCE
CONSULTANT shall at all times faithfully, competently, and to the best of their ability, experience, and talent perform all tasks described herein. CONSULTANT shall employ, at a minimum, generally accepted standards and practices utilized by persons engaged in providing similar services as are required of CONSULTANT hereunder in meeting its obligations under this AGREEMENT.

5. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
Time is of the essence and in the performance of this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall diligently and continuously perform the work in accordance with the agreed in Exhibit A.

CONSULTANT shall not be liable for delays due to causes beyond its control provided that CONSULTANT gives City written notice within ten (10) days after CONSULTANT becomes aware of the event, and uses reasonable efforts to mitigate any damages.

6. CITY MANAGEMENT
City Manager or designee shall represent CITY in all matters pertaining to the administration of this AGREEMENT, including review and approval of all materials submitted by CONSULTANT, but not including the authority to enlarge the tasks to be performed or change the compensation due to CONSULTANT. The City Manager shall be authorized to act on CITY’S behalf and to execute all necessary documents that enlarge the tasks to be performed or change CONSULTANT's compensation, subject to Section 6 hereof.

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2 7. PAYMENT
(a) CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT in accordance with the payment rates, terms, and schedule of payment set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in full. This amount shall not exceed the total maximum annual contract amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) per year (“MAXIMUM ANNUAL CONTRACT AMOUNT”) for the total term of this AGREEMENT unless additional payment is approved as provided in this AGREEMENT. (b) CONSULTANT shall not be compensated for any services rendered in connection with its performance of this AGREEMENT that are in addition to those set forth herein, unless such additional services are authorized in advance and in writing by the City Manager. This written authorization requirement cannot be waived. CONSULTANT shall be compensated for any additional services in the amounts and in the manner as agreed to by the City Manager and CONSULTANT at the time CITY’s written authorization is given to CONSULTANT for the performance of said additional services. The City Manager’s authority to approve additional compensation is subject to Laguna Hills Municipal Code section 3.08.150. Approval of additional compensation that exceeds the City Manager’s authority as specified in Laguna Hills Municipal Code section 3.08.150 must be obtained from the City Council.
(c) CONSULTANT shall submit reasonably detailed invoices monthly for actual services performed and, as applicable, equipment and materials acquired. Invoices shall be submitted on or about the first business day of each month, for services provided in the previous month. Payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of each invoice as to all non-disputed fees. If the CITY disputes ant of CONSULTANT’s fees it shall give written notice to CONSULTANT within 30 days of receipt of an invoice of any disputed fess set forth on the invoice.

8. PUBLIC WORK
Notice is provided pursuant to Labor Code Section 1781 that all or a portion of the work contemplated in this AGREEMENT may constitute a “public work” as defined in Chapter 1, Part 7, and Division 2 of the Labor Code, to which Section 1771 applies. If all or a portion of the work contemplated under this AGREEMENT constitutes “public work,” then CONSULTANT shall pay prevailing wages, unless exempt, on those portions of the work which require payment of prevailing wages under the prevailing wage laws (Labor Code, §§ 1720 et seq.), and shall comply with the following to the extent applicable:
(a) Prevailing Wage Rates. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773.2, copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages can be found at the California Department of Industrial Relations’ official website (www.dir.ca.go), which shall be made available to any interested party upon request. CONSULTANT shall post a copy of the determination of the director of the prevailing rate of per diem wages at each job site. Said per diem wages are deemed to include employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation and travel time, and subsistence pay, all in accordance with Section 1773.1 of the Labor Code. (b) Payroll Records. The provisions of Section 1776 of the Labor Code regarding the preparation, maintenance, and filing of payroll records are applicable to this AGREEMENT.

CONSULTANT and each subconsultant shall keep accurate payroll records showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time, and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman, apprentice, worker, or other employee employed by them in connection with the public work. Certified

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3 payroll records shall be on forms provided by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement or contain the same information. CONSULTANT’S AND ANY SUBCONSULTANT’S PAYROLL RECORDS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO CITY ON A WEEKLY BASIS. CONSULTANT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTAL OF SUBCONSULTANT’S PAYROLL RECORDS. Additionally, CONSULTANT or subconsultant has ten (10) days in which to comply subsequent to receipt of a written notice requesting the records enumerated in Section 1776, subdivision (a), of the Labor Code. In the event that CONSULTANT or subconsultant fails to comply within the ten (10) day period, they shall, as a penalty to CITY, forfeit One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker, until strict compliance is effectuated. CITY may deduct this penalty from any monies due or that may become due CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT. (c) Penalty. CONSULTANT and any subconsultant under CONSULTANT shall, as a penalty to CITY, forfeit not more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker paid (either by CONSULTANT or any subconsultant under CONSULTANT) less than the prevailing rate set forth herein on the work provided for in this AGREEMENT. CITY may deduct the penalty from any monies due or that may become due CONSULTANT under this AGREEMENT. The difference between the prevailing wage rates and the amount paid to each worker for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for which each worker was paid less than the prevailing wage rate shall also be paid to each worker by CONSULTANT or subconsultant, in accordance with Section 1775 of the Labor Code of the State of California.
(d) Apprentices. If applicable, the provisions of Labor Code Section 1777.5 requiring the use of apprentices in certain ratios to journeymen are hereby imposed upon CONSULTANT and each subconsultant.
(e) Legal Day’s Work. In the performance of this AGREEMENT, not more than eight (8) hours shall constitute a day’s work, and CONSULTANT shall not require more than eight (8) hours of labor in a day from any person employed by them hereunder except as provided in Labor Code Section 1815. CONSULTANT and each subconsultant shall conform to Article 3, Chapter 1, Part 7 (Sections 1810 et seq.), of the Labor Code of the State of California, and it is agreed that CONSULTANT shall forfeit to CITY as a penalty the sum of TwentyFive Dollars ($25.00) for each worker employed in the execution of this AGREEMENT by CONSULTANT or any subconsultant for each calendar day during which any worker is required or permitted to labor more than eight (8) hours in any one (1) calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one (1) week in violation of said article. CITY may deduct this penalty from any monies due or that may become due pursuant to this AGREEMENT.

9. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITHOUT CAUSE (a) CITY may at any time, for any reason, with or without cause, suspend or terminate this AGREEMENT, or any portion hereof, by serving upon CONSULTANT, at least thirty (30) days prior written notice. CITY shall not be obligated to explain its reasons for termination. Upon receipt of said notice, CONSULTANT shall immediately cease all work under this AGREEMENT, unless the notice provides otherwise. If CITY suspends or terminates a portion of this AGREEMENT such suspension or termination shall not make void or invalidate the remainder of this AGREEMENT. (b) In the event this AGREEMENT is suspended or terminated pursuant to this section, CITY shall pay to CONSULTANT the actual value of the work performed up to the time of suspension or termination, provided that the work performed is performed in accordance to this AGREEMENT. Upon suspension or termination of the AGREEMENT pursuant to this section, CONSULTANT will, as a precondition to being compensated, submit

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4 an invoice to CITY detailing work performed up to the time of suspension or termination within thirty (30) days of the effective date of suspension or termination.

10. DEFAULT OF CONSULTANT
(a) CONSULTANT's failure to comply with the provisions of this AGREEMENT shall constitute a material default. In the event that CONSULTANT is in default for cause under the terms of this AGREEMENT, CITY shall have no obligation or duty to continue compensating CONSULTANT for any work performed after the date of default and can terminate this AGREEMENT immediately by written notice to CONSULTANT. If such failure by the CONSULTANT to make progress in the performance of work hereunder arises out of causes beyond CONSULTANT's control, and without fault or negligence of CONSULTANT, it shall not be considered a default.
(b) As an alternative to the procedure for immediate termination for default set forth in subparagraph (a), if CITY determines that CONSULTANT is in default in the performance of any of the terms or conditions of this AGREEMENT, CITY may in its discretion cause to be served upon CONSULTANT a written notice of the default and demand to cure.

CONSULTANT shall have ten (10) calendar days after service upon it of said notice to cure the default by rendering a satisfactory performance. In the event that CONSULTANT fails to cure its default within such period of time, CITY shall have the right, notwithstanding any other provision of this AGREEMENT, to terminate this AGREEMENT without further notice and without prejudice to any other remedy to which it may be entitled at law, in equity, or under this AGREEMENT.

11. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
(a) CONSULTANT shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the plans, specifications, estimates, drawings, design calculations, letters, reports, testing results, and other such information including as-built records as required by CITY that relate to the performance of services under this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall maintain adequate records of services provided in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of services.

All such records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. CONSULTANT shall provide free access to the representatives of CITY or its designees at reasonable times to such books and records; shall give CITY the right to examine and audit said books and records; shall permit CITY to make copies and transcripts therefrom as necessary; and shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this AGREEMENT. Such records, together with supporting documents, shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years after receipt of final payment. (b) Upon completion of, or in the event of termination, or suspension of this AGREEMENT, all original documents, plans, specifications, engineer’s estimates, electronic files, and other documents prepared in the course of providing the services to be performed pursuant to this AGREEMENT shall become the sole property of CITY and may be used, reused, or otherwise disposed of by CITY without the permission of CONSULTANT. If CITY modifies or otherwise utilizes the CONSULTANT’s documents for any purpose not related to this Agreement, it does so at its sole risk and without any liability on the part of CONSULTANT.

With respect to computer files, CONSULTANT shall make available to CITY, upon reasonable written request by CITY, the necessary computer software and hardware for purposes of accessing, compiling, transferring, and printing computer files.

12. PATENT AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGMENT
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5 CONSULTANT against patent or copyright infringement, statutory or otherwise, it is agreed that CONSULTANT shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless at its expense any claim or suit against CITY, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers, on account of any allegation that any item furnished under this AGREEMENT, or the normal use or sale thereof arising out of the performance of this AGREEMENT, infringes upon any U.S. or foreign, letters patent or copyright or other intellectual property right, and CONSULTANT shall pay all costs and damages finally awarded in any such suit or claim, provided that CONSULTANT is promptly notified in writing of the suit or claim and given authority, information and assistance at CONSULTANT’S expense for the defense of same, and provided such suit or claim arises out of, pertains to, or is related to the alleged negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT. However, CONSULTANT will not indemnify CITY if the suit or claim results from: (1) CITY’s alteration of a deliverable, such that CITY’S alteration of such deliverable created the infringement upon any U.S. or foreign, letters patent or copyright; or (2) the use of a deliverable in combination with other material not provided by CONSULTANT when it is such use in combination which infringes upon an existing U.S. or foreign letters patent or copyright. (b) CONSULTANT shall have control of the defense of any such claim or suit and all negotiations for settlement thereof, CONSULTANT shall not be obligated to indemnify CITY under any settlement made without CONSULTANT’S consent or in the event CITY fails to cooperate in the defense of any suit or claim, provided, however, that such defense shall be at CONSULTANT’S expense. If the use or sale of such item is enjoined as a result of the suit or claim, CONSULTANT, at no expense to CITY, shall obtain for CITY the right to use and sell the item, or shall substitute an equivalent item acceptable to CITY and extend this patent and copyright indemnity thereto.

13. INSURANCE
Prior to performing any work or receiving any compensation under this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT shall obtain, and thereafter maintain for the duration of this AGREEMENT, insurance coverage as specified in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth in full. This duty or obligation shall survive the lapse, termination, or completion of this AGREEMENT.

14. NON-LIABILITY OF CITY OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS No officer, agent, employee and/or volunteer of the CITY shall be personally liable to the CONSULTANT, or any successor-in-interest, in the event of any default or breach by the CITY or for any amount which may become due to the CONSULTANT or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this AGREEMENT.

15. WARRANTY FOR GOODS
(a) If this AGREEMENT includes the purchase of equipment, supplies, or chattel (hereafter “GOODS”), CONSULTANT shall provide the following warranty of said GOODS, or obtain a warranty from the manufacturer and/or retailer with provisions equal to or exceeding those specified in this Section. In the event the manufacturer’s warranty or retailer’s warranty do not equal or exceed the protections specified in this Section, CONSULTANT agrees to provide said warranty protections. The warranty described hereunder extends to the original purchaser of the GOODS warranted under the warranty, and to each transferee owner of the GOODS. The term of this warranty begins on the date the GOODS are delivered to and accepted by CITY, and continues therefrom. CONSULTANT warrants that:
(1) The GOODS will function properly under normal use, will be of good workmanship, free from defect, of merchantable quality, and fit for CITY’s intended use; (2) The GOODS will fully comply with any specifications provided by CITY and any samples or documentation provided by CONSULTANT;

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6 (3) The GOODS will be free of any security interests, liens, or encumbrances and CONSULTANT has title to the GOODS;
(4) The GOODS will not violate any intellectual property rights of any third party;
(5) The GOODS will be delivered free of the rightful claim of a third person by way of infringement; and
(6) The GOODS are merchantable in accordance with Commercial Code Section 2314.
(b) The warranty listed above is in addition to any other warranties made by CONSULTANT, the manufacturer, retailer, or imposed by law. All warranties will survive inspection and payment by CITY and are assignable to CITY’s successors and assigns. If any GOODS do not meet the warranty, CITY may, at CITY’s option, and without additional cost to CITY:
(1) Require CONSULTANT to repair or replace the GOODS until the GOODS meet the warranty. If CONSULTANT cannot replace the GOODS and repair either is not commercially practicable or cannot be made within five (5) days of CITY’s written notice, CONSULTANT will refund the purchase price of the GOODS; (2) Return any of the GOODS to CONSULTANT at CONSULTANT’s expense for a full refund;
(3) Correct the nonconformance and charge CONSULTANT for the costs to make the correction; or
(4) Engage a third party to provide substitute GOODS and charge CONSULTANT for the costs of obtaining the substitute GOODS from the third party.

16. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
(a) CONSULTANT is and shall at all times remain as to the CITY a wholly independent contractor having only the contractual duties and obligations agreed upon as memorialized in this AGREEMENT. The personnel performing the services under this AGREEMENT on behalf of CONSULTANT shall at all times be under CONSULTANT's exclusive direction and control.

Neither CITY nor any of its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers shall have control over the conduct of CONSULTANT or any of CONSULTANT's officers, employees, or agents, except as set forth in this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officers, employees, or agents of the CITY. CONSULTANT shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability whatsoever against CITY, or bind CITY in any manner, whether in law or equity.
(b) No employee benefits shall be available to CONSULTANT in connection with the performance of this AGREEMENT. Except for the fees paid to CONSULTANT as provided in this AGREEMENT, CITY shall not pay, nor be deemed to have paid or delivered, salaries, wages, or other compensation to CONSULTANT for performing services hereunder for CITY.

CITY shall not be liable for compensation or indemnification to CONSULTANT for injury or sickness arising out of performing services hereunder. In addition to the indemnification provisions of Section 11, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend, and hold CITY harmless from claims or liability arising from CONSULTANT’s employees for CITY benefits including, but not limited to, pension, health benefits, holiday, vacations, etc. (c) If CONSULTANT, or any of its employees, agens, or subconsultants performing work under this AGREEMENT, claims or is determined by the court or the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) to qualify as a CITY employee for PERS purposes, CONSULTANT shall defend, indemnify and hold the CITY harmless from any related costs.

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7 These costs include all required PERS contributions (both employee and employer shares), as well as associated penalties and interest that would otherwise be the CITY’s responsibility.

17. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
CONSULTANT shall keep itself informed of State and Federal laws and regulations which in any manner affect its requirements under this Agreement, and those employed by it or in any way affect the performance of its service, duties, and obligations pursuant to this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall at all times observe and comply with all such laws and regulations. CITY, and its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers shall not be liable at law or in equity occasioned by failure of CONSULTANT to comply with this Section.

This section shall survive, without limitation, the termination, lapse or completion of this Agreement.

18. COVENANT AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
In connection with its performance under this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, medical condition, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, ancestry, or national origin. CONSULTANT shall ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during their employment, without regard to their race, disability, medical condition, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, ancestry, or national origin. Such actions shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.

19. POLITICAL REFORM ACT
If the Political Reform Act requires CONSULTANT to file a Form 700, then CONSULTANT must file a Form 700 with full disclosure within thirty 30 days of assuming office and thereafter must file an annual statement for each calendar year of this AGREEMENT.

20. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
No officer, agent or employee of the CITY shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this AGREEMENT nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the AGREEMENT which affects his or her financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which they are, directly or indirectly, interested in violation of any state statute or regulation. CONSULTANT represents and warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay or give any third party, including any CITY officer, agent, employee any money or other consideration in exchange for obtaining this AGREEMENT.

21. UNDUE INFLUENCE
CONSULTANT declares and warrants that no undue influence or pressure is used against or in concert with any officer or employee of CITY in connection with the award, terms, or implementation of this AGREEMENT, including any method of coercion, confidential financial arrangement, or financial inducement. No officer or employee of the CITY will receive compensation, directly or indirectly, from CONSULTANT, or from any officer, employee, or agent of CONSULTANT, in connection with the award of this AGREEMENT or any work to be conducted as a result of this AGREEMENT. Violation of this section shall be a material breach of this AGREEMENT entitling CITY to any and all remedies at law or in equity.

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8 22. NO BENEFIT TO ARISE TO LOCAL EMPLOYEES
No member, officer, or employee of CITY, or their designees or agents, and no public official who exercises authority over or responsibilities with respect to the project during their tenure or for one year thereafter, shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any agreement or sub-agreement, or the proceeds thereof, for work to be performed in connection with this AGREEMENT.

23. RELEASE OF INFORMATION / CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
(a) All information gained by CONSULTANT in performance of this AGREEMENT shall be considered confidential and shall not be released by CONSULTANT without CITY’s prior written authorization. CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents, or subconsultants, shall not without written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested by the Attorney for the City, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories, or other information concerning the work performed under this AGREEMENT or relating to any project or property located within the CITY. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary” provided CONSULTANT gives CITY notice of such court order or subpoena.
(b) CONSULTANT shall promptly notify CITY should CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents, or subconsultants be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, requests for admissions, or other discovery request, court order, or subpoena from any person or party regarding this AGREEMENT and the work performed thereunder or with respect to any project or property located within the CITY. CONSULTANT agrees to cooperate fully with CITY and to provide the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by CONSULTANT.

However, CITY's right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by CITY to control, direct, or rewrite said response.

24. SECURITY OF INFORMATION
CONSULTANT shall identify reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks to the privacy and security of personal information acquired during performance of this AGREEMENT that could result in the unauthorized disclosure, misuse, alteration, destruction, or other compromise of the information. CONSULTANT shall regularly assess the sufficiency of any safeguards and information security awareness training in place to control reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks, and evaluate and adjust those safeguards in light of the assessment.

25. NOTICES
Any notices which either party may desire to give to the other party under this AGREEMENT must be in writing and may be given either by (i) personal service, (ii) delivery by a reputable document delivery service, such as but not limited to, Federal Express, which provides a receipt showing date and time of delivery, or (iii) mailing in the United States Mail, certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the address of the party as set forth below or at any other address as that party may later designate by notice:

CITY CONSULTANT
City of Laguna Hills CSG Consultants, Inc.
24035 El Toro Rd 3240 El Camino Real, Suite 190
Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Irvine, CA 92602
Attn: City Clerk Attn: Daniel Gonzales, President

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9 26. ASSIGNMENT
CONSULTANT shall not assign the performance of this AGREEMENT, nor any part thereof, nor any monies due hereunder, without the prior written consent of CITY, which the CITY may grant or withhold in its sole and absolute discretion, with no obligation to disclose the basis for its decision to any person, firm, entity, or Party. ☒ [Check if Applicable] CONSULTANT shall provide CITY fourteen (14) days’ notice prior to the departure of any key personnel from CONSULTANT’s employ. Should key personnel leave CONSULTANT’s employ, CITY shall have the option to immediately terminate this AGREEMENT, within three (3) days of the close of said notice period. Upon termination of this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT’s sole compensation shall be payment for actual services performed up to, and including, the date of termination or as may be otherwise agreed to in writing between the City Council and CONSULTANT.
☐ [Check if Applicable] Because of the personal nature of the services to be rendered pursuant to this AGREEMENT, only _______________(“PRINCIPAL”) shall perform the services described in this AGREEMENT. PRINCIPAL may use assistants, under their direct supervision, to perform some of the services under this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall provide CITY fourteen (14) day's notice prior to the departure of PRINCIPAL from CONSULTANT's employ. Should they leave CONSULTANT's employ, CITY shall have the option to immediately terminate this AGREEMENT, within three (3) days of the close of said notice period. Upon termination of this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT's sole compensation shall be payment for actual services performed up to, and including, the date of termination or as may be otherwise agreed to in writing between CITY and CONSULTANT.

27. LICENSES, PERMITS AND FEES
At all times during the term of this AGREEMENT and prior to commencement of any work under this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT shall have in full force and effect, all licenses and permits required of it by law for the performance of the services described in this AGREEMENT, including, but not limited to, obtaining and maintaining a Laguna Hills business license. This includes payments of all applicable fees and other charges necessary for such compliance and performance.

28. GOVERNING LAW
CITY and CONSULTANT understand and agree that the laws of the State of California, or, as necessary, the laws of the United States Federal government, shall govern the rights, obligations, duties, and liabilities of the parties to this AGREEMENT and also govern the interpretation of this AGREEMENT. Any litigation concerning this AGREEMENT shall take place in Orange County Superior Court or Central District of California Federal District Court.

29. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT contains the entire understanding between the parties relating to the obligations of the parties described in this AGREEMENT. All prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations, and statements, oral or written, direct or implied, are merged into this AGREEMENT and shall be of no further force or effect. Each party is entering into this AGREEMENT based solely upon the representations set forth herein and upon each party's own independent investigation of any and all facts such party deems material. Each Party has had the opportunity to have this Agreement reviewed by independent legal counsel of its own selection and is not relying on any representations, opinions, or advice of the other Party.

30. CONTENTS OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND PROPOSAL

05/2026 – Reformatted JJA
10 CONSULTANT is bound by the contents of CITY’s Request for Proposals and the contents of the Proposal submitted by CONSULTANT. In the event of conflict, this AGREEMENT shall take precedence over CITY’s Request for Proposals and CONSULTANT’s Proposal; and CITY’s Request for Proposals shall take precedence over CONSULTANT’s Proposal. No limitation of CONSULTANT’s liability, waiver of rights of CITY, or release of rights or remedies held by CITY, contained in CONSULTANT’s Proposal shall be of any force or effect.

31. INTERPRETATION
In the event of conflict or inconsistency between this AGREEMENT and any other document, including any proposal or Exhibit hereto, this AGREEMENT shall control unless a contrary intent is clearly stated. This AGREEMENT shall be interpreted as though drafted by all parties hereto.

32. MODIFICATION
No modification to this AGREEMENT shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by authorized representatives of the parties hereto. The written modification requirement cannot be waived.

33. ATTORNEY FEES
In any action or proceeding brought by either party against the other party arising out of or in any way connected to this AGREEMENT, or where any provision hereof is validly asserted as a defense, the parties shall bear their own attorney’s fees, costs, and expenses. Nothing in this provision shall excuse CONSULTANT’s duty to provide CITY with a defense at CONSULTANT’s cost when CITY receives a complaint, petition, or other pleading from a third party requiring CITY to defend itself.

34. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this AGREEMENT is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by court or jurisdiction, that provision shall be severed from the AGREEMENT, and the remaining provisions shall be in full force and effect.

35. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT
The person or persons executing this AGREEMENT on behalf of CONSULTANT warrants and represents that they have the authority to execute this AGREEMENT on behalf of CONSULTANT and have the authority to bind CONSULTANT to the performance of its obligations hereunder. CONSULTANT agrees that the person executing this AGREEMENT is an authorized agent of the CONSULTANT with the power to bind CONSULTANT to this AGREEMENT.

05/2026 – Reformatted JJA
11 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this AGREEMENT to be executed the day and year first above written.
“CITY”
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, a California
Municipal Corporation
“CONSULTANT”
CSG CONSULTANTS, INC., a California
Corporation
By:

Bob Wingenroth,
City Manager
By:

Daniel Gonzales,
President
By:

Joshua Stevenson,
City Clerk
By:

Nourdin Khayata,
Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
By:

Colin Burns,
Interim City Attorney

05/2026 – Reformatted JJA
Exhibit “A” Scope of Services And Payment Terms

3240 El Camino Real, Ste 190
Irvine, CA 92602
www.csgengr.com

PROPOSAL TO THE
City of Laguna Hills
On-Call Building, Public Works / Engineering
Consulting and Support Services
May 22, 2026
COPY

CSG PROPOSAL TO THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

ON-CALL BUILDING, PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING CONSULTING AND SUPPORT SERVICES Table of Contents
SECTION A Cover Letter i
SECTION B Company Data 1
SECTION C Resumes and Qualifications of Personnel 2
SECTION D Organizational Chart 3
SECTION E References 4
SECTION F Project Understanding, Overview and Approach 6 SECTION G Schedule 24
SECTION H Communication Plan 25
SECTION I Compensation / Payment Schedule 26
SECTION J Non-Collusion Affidavit 27
SECTION K Certificate of Insurance 28
SECTION L Certification of Proposal 29
APPENDIX 1 Team Resumes
APPENDIX 2 Acknowledgement of Addenda

CSG PROPOSAL TO THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

ON-CALL BUILDING, PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING CONSULTING AND SUPPORT SERVICES 3240 El Camino Real, Suite 190, Irvine, CA 92602
phone 714.568.1010 | www.csgengr.com
Cover Letter
May 22, 2026
City of Laguna Hills
Jennifer Lowe
Community Development Director
24035 El Toro Road
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Subject: Proposal for On-Call Building, Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services Dear Ms. Lowe,
CSG Consultants, Inc. (CSG) would like to thank the City of Laguna Hills (City) for the opportunity to submit our proposal for On-Call Building, Public Works/Engineering Consulting and Support Services. We understand the City is seeking as-needed support across the public works / engineering, plan check and building divisions to assist the City’s staff across functions. CSG offers a deep pool of experienced personnel to supplement the City, which includes qualified building plans examiners, engineers, planners, permit technicians and inspectors.

CSG is uniquely positioned to provide services to the City for the following reasons:
 An on-call team committed to delivering thorough, accurate, and timely services  Technical expertise to move projects forward, coupled with specialized expertise to thoroughly address the nuances of complex, high-profile projects
 Ability to provide a range of services to support the City, including building plan review, planning, engineering services, building inspections, and frontline permit technician services  Proven electronic plan submission, distribution, and plan review services as well as web-based status reporting
CSG’s building and safety staff are registered engineers and/or ICC certified, with additional qualifications including LEED, DSA, and CASp experience and certification. Our plan reviewers, engineers, planners, building inspectors, and permit technicians have a wide range of project experience, and many are cross trained in multiple service levels, providing the City with efficient services and the ability to respond to fluctuating needs.

For more than 35 years, CSG has worked solely for public agencies, providing a wide range of municipal services to over 250 cities, counties and special service districts across California. We serve as a seamless extension of municipal staff in delivery of our building department administration, plan review, inspection, code enforcement, planning, public works, and a host of additional services.

Our regional office is in Irvine, and we can be available for meetings at the City’s offices when requested. Eric Haghani will serve as the primary contact, and his contact information is as follows:

Eric Haghani, MS, PE, SE, CBO | Vice President of Building Services 714.568.1010 phone | [email protected] email
Please feel free to contact Mr. Haghani with any questions or comments you may have regarding our proposal.

We confirm receipt and acknowledgement of Addendum 1 dated 5/11/26 and Addendum 2 dated 5/14/26. As Vice President, I am authorized to bind CSG to a contract. CSG looks forward to the opportunity to provide the requested services to the City and to continue to serve the community together.

Sincerely,
Khoa Duong, PE
Vice President, Building Services

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CSG PROPOSAL TO THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

ON-CALL BUILDING, PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING CONSULTING AND SUPPORT SERVICES 1 Company Data
Founded in 1991, CSG performs work solely for public agencies, which eliminates the potential for conflicts of interest between developers and agencies. This allows us to focus exclusively on the needs of our municipal clients. CSG is built on integrity, consistency, and accountability. All team members representing CSG are direct employees, receiving benefits and statutory protections, fully aligned with our values, trained to our standards, and committed to delivering quality without compromise.

NAME OF FIRM: CSG Consultants, Inc.

POINT OF CONTACT: Eric Haghani, MS, PE, SE, CBO | Vice President of Building Services (714) 568-1010 office • [email protected]
LOCAL OFFICE: 3240 El Camino Real, Suite 190, Irvine, CA 92602 (714) 568-1010 office • www.csgengr.com • [email protected] REGIONAL OFFICES: 550 Pilgrim Drive, Foster City, CA 94404 (650) 522-2500 phone | [email protected]
2150 River Plaza Drive, Suite 255, Sacramento, CA 95833 | (650) 522-2500 phone | [email protected]
3875 Hopyard Road, Suite 141, Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 931-0370 phone | [email protected]
3150 Almaden Expressway, Suite 255, San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 618-8300 phone | [email protected]
930 Fresno Street, Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-9511 phone | [email protected]
806 9th Street, Suite 2A, Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 693-2670 phone | [email protected]
YEARS IN BUSINESS: 35 Years • Founded in 1991
OWNERSHIP: Employee-Owned | 350+ Employees
TYPE OF BUSINESS: California Corporation • Incorporated June 15, 2000 • Federal ID: 91-2053749

COMPARABLE
CONTRACTS:

CSG provides similar municipal services to more than 250 clients throughout the state. Select similar contracts in the region have been provided below.

City of Laguna Beach: Building Plan Review, Building Inspection, Planning Services, Fire Plan Review
City of Laguna Niguel: Planning Services
City of Santa Ana: Building Plan Review, Building Inspection, In-House Plan Review, Counter Technician
City of Costa Mesa: Building Plan Review, Building Staff Augmentation, Building Inspection, CASp, Code Enforcement, Fire Plan Review
City of Huntington Beach: Building Plan Review, Building Staff Augmentation, Building Inspection, Planning Staff Augmentation, Public Works/Engineering Plan Review, Fire Inspection, Public Works/Engineering
City of Newport Beach: Building Plan Review, Building Inspection, CASp City of Irvine: Building Plan Review, Building Inspection City of Fountain Valley: Planning Services, Fire Plan Review City of Lake Forest: City Planning, Code Enforcement
County of Orange: Building Plan Review, Building Inspection, Public Works/Engineering Plan Review

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION
CSG has never failed or refused to complete a contract.

CSG has had no litigation within the past 5 years to report.

CSG has not been involved in a contract that has been terminated for cause or required completion by another party.

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ON-CALL BUILDING, PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING CONSULTING AND SUPPORT SERVICES 2 Resumes and Qualifications of Personnel
CSG has selected the following key personnel for your project. Our staff possess the education, credentials, and municipal experience necessary to successfully lead a project similar in scope and size.

Personnel At-a-Glance
Eric Hagani
Building Services
CA Professional Civil Engineer | C42200
Certified Building Official
Peykan Abbassi, PE, LEED AP
Project Management
CA Professional Civil Engineering | 51996
LEED Accredited Professional
Lawrence Lau, PE, PLS, QSD/P
Civil Engineering, Lead
CA Professional Civil Engineer | C57397
CA Professional Land Surveyor | L7934
Gelareh Jokar, PMP, LEED AP
Project Management
Project Management Professional
LEED Accredited Professional
Michael Fisher, PE, QSD/P
Civil Engineering, Design
CA Professional Civil Engineer | C56550
CA SWPPP Developer/Practitioner | 25565
Sophie Truong, PE, PLS
Map Check
CA Professional Engineer | 68110
Professional Land Surveyor | 8998
Heba Masri, PE
Civil Engineering, Design
CA Professional Civil Engineer | 96869
Son Hoang, PE, QSD/P
Map Check
CA Professional Engineer | 9716
Qualified SWPPP Developer / Practitioner | 83529
Matthew Pi, PE, NASSCO
Civil Engineering, Design
CA Professional Civil Engineer | 82098
Mark Carnahan, CBO
Building Inspection
Certified Building Official
CA Plans Examiner
Rami Gharaibeh, PE
Civil Engineering, Design
CA Professional Civil Engineer | C96582
Ken Manera
LAE Associates
CIP / Public Works Inspector
Cesar Caronongan
Civil Engineering, Design
Garreth Saiki, PE, GE
Ninyo & Moore
Geotechnical Engineering
CA Professional Geologist | 2509
CA Professional Engineering | 2509
Salem Garawi, MS, PE, CCM
Engineering Plan Check
CA Professional Civil Engineer | 43946
Thomas Wheat, PE, TE
TJW
Traffic Engineering
CA Professional Civil Engineer | C69467
CA Professional Traffic Engineer | TR2565

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ON-CALL BUILDING, PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING CONSULTING AND SUPPORT SERVICES 3 Organizational Chart
CSG proposes the following staff and organizational structure for requested services for this contract. Eric Haghani will serve as the point of contact for the City. All proposed staff are assigned to our local office in Irvine, CA.

Resumes for key personnel can be found in Appendix.

SECTION D
Eric Haghani, MS, PE, SE, CBO*
Vice President, Building Services
Khoa Duong, PE
Vice President, Contract Manager
Chi Tran, MS, PE, SE, CBO, CASp
Principal Structural Engineer
Chi Yang, MS, PE, SE, CBO, CASp
Senior Structural Engineer
Khanh Nguyen, MS, PE, CBO*
Principal Plan Check Engineer
Fred Marzara, MS, PE, CBO
Principal Plan Check Engineer
Gerald Quast
Principal Plans Examiner
Mike Teemant, MCP, CBO
Principal Plans Examiner
Frank Biangone
Principal Plans Examiner
Mark Sallee
Principal Plans Examiner
Matthew Corrigan, PE
Associate Plan Check Engineer
Ali Davani, MS, PE
Associate Plan Check Engineer

BUILDING PLAN REVIEW

PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTION /

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT INSPECTION

LAE ASSOCIATES
Ken Manera
Sr. Construction Inspector
Jesse Joseph Di Stefano
Roy Zaragoza
William Krueger
Construction Inspector

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

NINYO & MOORE
Garreth Saiki
Geotechnical, Principal Engineer

TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
TJW
Thomas Wheat, PE, TE
Principal Engineer, Traffic
John Stallworth, LC, LS
Lead Designer, Roadway
David Chew, PTP
Transportation Planning Manager

SUBCONSULTANTS
Mark Carnahan, CBO*
Building Inspection Supervisor
Steve Skeffington, CBO
B.O./Building Inspector
Christian Salas
Senior Building Inspector
Russell Goldman
Building Inspector

BUILDING INSPECTION
Sophie Truong, PE, PLS*
Dir, Land Development Services
Son Hoang, PE, NASSCO, QSD/P*
Senior Engineer II
David Rubcic, PE, PLS
Sr. Project Manager
Lori Weis, PLS
Senior Land Surveyor
Zuzana Balajadia, LSIT, EIT
Associate Land Surveyor

MAP CHECK
Peykan Abbassi, PE, LEED AP*
Vice President, Engineering
Gelareh Jokar, PMP, LEED AP*
Project Manager
Ali Annan, PE, CBO, CFM, CASp*
Regional Plan Check Director
Ashley Villegas
Assistant Project Manager

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Salem Garawi, MS, PE, CCM*
Principal Engineer II
Son Hoang, PE, NASSCO, QSD/P
Senior Engineer
Vernon Tabirara, PE
Principal Engineer II
Sandra Meditch, PE
Principal Engineer I
Samantha Cho
Associate Engineer II
Matthew Pi, PE, NASSCO
Principal Engineer I

ENGINEERING PLAN CHECK
Michael Fisher, PE*
Principal Engineer II
Cesar Caronongan*
Project Manager
David Seto, PE
Principal Engineer I
Benjamin Duong
Assistant Engineer

PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT

CIVIL ENGINEERING LEAD
Lawrence Lau, PE, PLS, QSD/P*
Director of Design Services

COMPLETE STREETS /INTERSECTIONS
Michael Fisher, PE*
Principal Engineer II
Heba Masri, PE*
Associate Engineer II
Cesar Caronongan
Project Manager
Calvin Hy
Associate Engineer I

UTILITY COORDINATION
Homayoun Ariasp, PE
Senior Engineer I

STORMWATER
Samantha Cho
Associate Engineer II

CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES

UTILITY AND DRAINAGE

IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN
Matthew Pi, PE, NASSCO*
Principal Engineer I
Rami Gharaibeh, PE*
Senior Engineer I
Ed Slintak, PE
Principal Engineer I
Husam Aburabi, EIT
Senior Project Manager
Son Hoang, PE, NASSCO, QSD/P*
Senior Engineer II
Sandra Meditch, PE
Principal Engineer I

COST ESTIMATING
Homayoun Ariasp, PE
Senior Engineer I
Cesar Caronongan*
Project Manager

CSG PROPOSAL TO THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

ON-CALL BUILDING, PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING CONSULTING AND SUPPORT SERVICES 4 References
RANCHO MISSION VIEJO | County of Orange, CA
Services: Building Plan Review, Public Works/Engineering Plan Review, Building Inspection Agency Contact: Hadi Tabatabaee, Building and Safety Manager | 714.667.8843 | [email protected]
Rancho Mission Viejo Development (RMV) consists of 9 planning areas, each with multiple specific planning areas throughout a Master Planning Area. The area of development includes 23,000 acres with 75% of the land preserved as The Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo. Once complete, the RMV will include 19,000 dwelling units, in addition to schools, shopping centers, entertainment, restaurants and offices. CSG is currently reviewing development tracts and land entitlement documents to infrastructure improvement plans under an “Expedited Plan Review Services” contract for the County.

OCVIBE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT | City of Anaheim, CA
Services: Building Plan Review
Agency Contact: Terry Alford, Building Official | 714.765.5153 x5765 | [email protected] CSG has performed building plan review for multiple structures that will be featured in the OCVibe entertainment district, a 95-acre mixed-use project that will be built around the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. The project falls under the City’s planning for the Platinum Triangle, an area that includes the Honda Center, Angel Stadium of Anaheim, and the ARTIC transit center. This $4 billion dollar project will add a 5,700-seat concert hall, 50,000 sq. ft. food hall, new parking structures, as well as numerous spaces and amenities. Construction began in late 2022, with the first phase expected to be open to the public by mid-2026. The estimated completion date for the entirety of the project is 2028, in advance of the 2028 summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

HOLLYWOOD PARK CASINO AND PARKING STRUCTURE | City of Inglewood, CA Services: Building Plan Review
Agency Contact: Mandhir Singh, Building Official
(310) 412-5294 | [email protected]
CSG provided complete plan review for the new Hollywood Park Casino and associated parking structure. The plan review included: all interior walls and finishes, floor finishes, millworks and ceiling components; all MEP equipment; interior and exterior site lighting fixtures; under-slab and in-slab utilities, and slab on grade at food service areas, and telecommunication system. The casino component of the Hollywood Park redevelopment project consists of a new casino building and dedicated parking structure on a 10.6-acre parcel. The casino building includes an enclosed 110,000 sq. ft. single story tilt-up concrete structure approximately thirty-seven feet tall. The grand entry is a 33-foot-tall curtain wall fronted by a 10,000 sq. ft. porte-cochere. Several partially enclosed exterior verandas are also incorporated into the design. The adjacent parking structure provides approximately 1,430 parking spaces in four levels in addition to the approximately two hundred spaces of new surface parking.

The project also included deferred submittals for the fire sprinkler system, fire alarm system, exterior monument signage, seismic MEP supports, low voltage and surveillance systems, stair, exterior curtain wall system, fences over 6’-0”, exterior verandas, MEP components bracing, and interior architectural components bracing.

HILTON WATERFRONT BEACH RESORT EXPANSION | City of Huntington Beach, CA Services: Building Plan Review, Building Inspection
Agency Contact: Jasmine Daley, Building Official | 714.375.5147 | [email protected] CSG’s staff provided Building Plan Review and Inspection services for the expansion of the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort. The expansion included a ninestory tower providing a total of 156 new guestrooms with appurtenant facilities. It also includes approximately 13,700 sq. ft. of meeting space, full-service business center, casual dining restaurant, combined grocery/gift store, secondary retail/recreational services store, children's club, health spa, and a fitness facility.

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ON-CALL BUILDING, PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING CONSULTING AND SUPPORT SERVICES 5 PACIFIC CITY | City of Huntington Beach, CA
Services: Building Plan Review, Public Works/Engineering Plan Review, Building Inspection Agency Contact: Jasmine Daley, Building Official | 714.375.5147 | [email protected] CSG performed building plan review and inspection for the Pacific City development, a 31-acre piece of land fronting Pacific Coast Highway across from the Huntington Beach Pier. The project includes: a luxury oceanfront hotel & spa; a 516 “beach-luxe” apartment home complex; a 191,000 sq. ft. area with outdoor shopping, a fitness/spa facility, and restaurants; and an underground parking structure for visitors, and above-ground parking structure for the residents. The plan check and inspection process involved numerous permits, including new construction, tenant improvements, and others.

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDING PLAN REVIEW | City of Beverly Hills, CA Services: Building Plan Review, Building Inspection
Agency Contact: Arlen Eskandari, Building Official | 310.285.1113 | [email protected] CSG performed building plan review and inspection services for City of Beverly Hills projectsfor a two-story single-family residence with attached porte cochere; Plan Review for various tenant improvements; Plan Review for a new threestory commercial building with automatic parking system.

PUBLIC FACILITY PROJECTS | City of Ventura, CA
Services: Construction Management
Agency Contact: Barbara McCormack, Director of Facilities | 815.652.4545 | [email protected] CSG is providing comprehensive Construction Management services for the for a multi-site improvement program with a total project budget of approximately $4.5 million. The program includes the renovation of Fire Stations No. 1, 3, 4, and 6, along with the complete replacement of HVAC systems at all four facilities. CSG is overseeing all construction activities with a focus on minimizing disruptions to ongoing fire station operations, while maintaining close coordination with City staff and stakeholders to keep the project on budget and on schedule. CSG provides proactive management and communication to successfully deliver critical infrastructure improvements with minimal impact to the community.

SECCOMBE LAKE PARK RENOVATION | City of San Bernardino, CA Services: Construction Management, Building Inspection
Agency Contact: Ramon ‘Eddie’ Mendez, Principal Engineer | 909.384.5140 | [email protected] CSG is providing construction management and inspection services for the City of San Bernardino’s $13.8 million renovation of a 44-acre park. Improvements include restoration of the park’s signature lake, new landscaping and irrigation, upgraded gazebo and basketball courts, new venue and restroom buildings, lighting improvements, restoration of the lake island and pedestrian bridges, new playground equipment with shade sails, and parking lot repaving. As the construction management team, CSG coordinates with City staff, the contractor, design team, and subconsultants; conducts daily on-site inspections; leads weekly stakeholder meetings; oversee design and construction activities; reviews RFIs and submittals; negotiates change orders; and maintains project documentation.

NORTH LAGUNA CREEK, BIG HORN AND FRANKLIN BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS | City of Elk Grove, CA Services: Civil Engineering
Agency Contact: Travis Kuhn, Senior Civil Engineer | 916.627.3262 | [email protected] CSG was selected to complete the plans, specifications, and engineer’s estimate for the construction of pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements and pavement rehabilitation for arterial segments along Franklin Boulevard and Big Horn Boulevard. The City will use the STIP grant fund and local funds, including Measure A Maintenance Funds, and Senate SB1 fund to construct the proposed improvements in conformance with the grant funding requirements. The scope of the project includes evaluation of existing pavement condition, pavement rehabilitation treatments and repair of base failures, preservation of existing survey monument, reconstruction of curb ramps to meet ADA requirement, adjustment of pedestrian push buttons if needed, adjustment of existing utilities to pavement finished grade, creation of one-way Class IV bikeways and buffered Class II bike lanes, addition of green pavement markings in bike-vehicle conflict areas, and pavement marking restriping in accordance with the latest standards.

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ON-CALL BUILDING, PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING CONSULTING AND SUPPORT SERVICES 6 Project Understanding, Overview and Approach
Services proposed:

BUILDING PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING
Building Staff Services Public Works Inspection
CASp Services Capital Improvement Project Inspection
Building Plan Check Services Capital Improvement Program Project Management Understanding of Stormwater Regulations Map Check
After Hours Inspection Engineering Plan Check
Consultation and Coordination Civil Engineering Design Services Development Project Review Pavement Management Plan Development Services On-Call Permit Technician
Training
MEP and File Life Safety Plan Check Services

BUILDING PLAN CHECK
CSG’s team of professionals is ready to assist in all aspects of plan review and to focus on the special needs and requirements of each of our clients. We pledge thorough and accurate reviews and prompt turnaround times and offer proven digital plan review services and comprehensive online status reports. CSG serves as an active partner, working as a seamless extension of our public agency clients in performing the requested services and working closely with the development community and public as directed.

Compliance Standards
Our engineers and plan reviewers carefully review all plans and documents for compliance with building codes, fire codes, energy conservation standards, and accessibility regulations adopted by the State of California, and all local policies and ordinances including:
• California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2
• California Wildland-Urban Interface Code
• California Residential Code
• California Electrical Code
• California Plumbing Code
• California Mechanical Code
• California Fire Code
• California Energy Code
• California Green Building Standards Code
(CALGreen)
• California Existing Building Code
• California Health and Safety Code
• National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) Standards as adopted and
referenced by the State of California
(California Code of Regulations, Title-19)
• State Historical Building Code
• NPDES/WQMP/SWPPP Compliance
Digital Plan Review
CSG has been providing digital plan review services for over 20 years, leading the consultant field with service. All paper plans submitted to CSG for building and fire plan review are immediately scanned into digital files and stored on CSG’s servers for quick and easy access by both our clients and our plan reviewers. Our plan reviewers furnish electronic versions of their plan comments conforming to each client’s established correction list templates. Any additional forms utilized by the agency will be incorporated into the correction comments and returned with the appropriate recommendations. Plan check comments can be delivered electronically by email or other agency-approved means, enabling staff to immediately modify CSG’s checklist for incorporation with other department comments. We provide convenient, environmentally-friendly digital storage of all construction-related documents, and on request, can provide clients with a set of digitally scanned plans (for a reasonable administrative fee).

In addition, for jurisdictions requesting a pure digital plan review workflow, we can enable an applicant to submit digital files—with no size limitations—directly to CSG via our web-based application. Our application includes an online portal for the applicant/jurisdiction to retrieve comments and marked-up digital plans

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ON-CALL BUILDING, PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING CONSULTING AND SUPPORT SERVICES 7 including redlines. Importantly, this service tracks the status of all submittals and re-submittals until the plans have been approved. Key features of our digital plan review service include:

Efficient. Plans are pushed to plan review staff the same day they are received.

User-friendly. CSG developed its own online portal specifically to manage the electronic file submittal process. Through use of this interface, the applicant is no longer faced with size restrictions on email attachments or required to learn complex file transfer settings.

Proven. We have provided a digital plan review option to our clients for over 20 years.

Non-Proprietary. CSG’s electronic review process is 100% PDF-based with no additional software required to view redlines.

Online Plan Check Status
CSG offers a convenient service allowing clients to check plan review status and comments online. By accessing our secure Plan Check Status website, agency staff as well as authorized applicants can view their project documents and plans and communicate with the specific plan checker via e-mail. Staff and authorized applicants can download comments upon completion of the plan check. There is no additional cost for this service.

Plans Pickup and Delivery
CSG will coordinate pickup and delivery of plans and other materials from/to the agency via CSG personnel or an approved alternative service.

Green Building and LEED Accreditation
Our Building Division team is experienced in plan review and inspection for compliance with CALGreen and local green building ordinances and includes LEED Accredited Professionals. In addition, CSG Consultants has the qualifications necessary to assist with both the development of policy and the implementation of green and sustainable building practices. CSG’s Sustainability Programs division can assist, for example, with construction and demolition debris recycling programs and public outreach to the building industry.

CASp Review Services
We understand California Building Departments are required to have CASp certified staff in place and available for technical questions and interpretations. Our CASp certified team members are knowledgeable of state and federal accessibility laws and regulations and possess the expertise necessary to promote access to facilities for persons with disabilities. When requested and in accordance with current regulations, CSG can provide CASp certified professionals to review plans for accessibility and to facilitate compliance with regulations.

OSHPD 3 Reviews
Our professional engineers and certified plans examiners are well-versed in performing plan checks for OSHPD 3 facilities and have successfully completed OSHPD 3 plan reviews for multiple client agencies.

Third-Party Plan Review Services
Subject to the Building Official’s approval, CSG can offer comprehensive, cost-effective third-party plan review services to our public agency clients on projects for which applicants may be seeking plan review turnaround times that cannot be readily accommodated by building department staff. Under such third-party agreements, and the agency’s approval, CSG negotiates plan review fees and review schedules directly with the permit applicant, with CSG’s fees paid by the applicant.

BUILDING INSPECTION
CSG provides fully integrated, multi-disciplined building inspection services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Our inspection personnel have an outstanding mixture of technical expertise and experience in all construction types. We provide experienced ICC certified inspectors who work with a team approach to ensure compliance with applicable codes and requirements and provide solutions to mitigate potential risks and safety hazards. Using well-honed customer service and communication skills our inspectors excel at educating stakeholders to keep projects moving forward. Our inspectors also utilize current technologies and equipment to view plans and documents, research related code requirements, document field conditions and progress, and share that information with stakeholders while in the field. Key services include but are not limited to the following:
• Providing inspection services to ensure project compliance with State adopted codes and local amendments including building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes • Offering code interpretation and education
• Seamlessly integrating into client organizations and consistently enforcing policies and procedures • Addressing and resolving inquiries

CSG PROPOSAL TO THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

ON-CALL BUILDING, PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING CONSULTING AND SUPPORT SERVICES 8 • Maintaining records and files
• Providing all vehicles, fuel, maintenance and other equipment necessary for inspectors to carry out duties at no additional cost to the City.

CSG inspectors can be ready to provide services upon request to CSG’s designated project manager. We are flexible and can alter our hours to meet the City’s needs. Evening and weekend inspections for special construction needs can be accommodated with sufficient notice. CSG staff can typically respond to the City for all questions or requests generated during field inspections on the same day, but no later than the following day a request is received.

PERMIT TECHNICIAN
CSG has highly qualified staff available to provide Permit Technician services. These frontline, first-response services are vital to the success of the entire building and safety permit process as they often set the tone for the applicant whether a homeowner, contractor, or design professional. CSG handpicks exceptionally qualified personnel who can function as seamless extensions of the agency’s team, understand the importance of exemplary customer service, have knowledge of the inner workings of building departments and thorough familiarity with the building application and permit process.

CSG's permit processing staff is trained in customer service and helping to facilitate and expedite the permit process. Our staff members can perform quick assessments of each customer’s needs and ensure that they are served appropriately. They are familiar with State Contractors License Law and ensure that permits are issued to properly licensed contractors. CSG’s permit technicians are also familiar with multiple permit software systems and will quickly gain proficiency with the software that has been customized for the City.

Our staff is knowledgeable and experienced with permit processing functions including:
• Providing the public with appropriate forms and handouts. • Processing permit applications and issuing permits using the City’s software. • Accepting plans, documents, structural calculations and energy reports for permit processing. • Routing plans to building and other departments and agencies • Performing document control, ensuring permit file integrity, and maintaining status of plans and documents during the permit process.
• Preparing plan check letters to be sent to applicants • Assisting the public with completing applications and other required forms • Preparing documents and reports; providing permit record materials requested from the public; researching and compiling documents for compliance with Public Records Act (PRA) requests.

PUBLIC WORKS / CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT INSPECTION
Public Works Inspection
CSG Consultants has teamed up with LAE Associates Inc. to provide inspection services. LAE Associates has comprehensive public works construction inspection services for municipal agencies throughout Southern California. LAE’s inspection staff possesses more than 15 years of experience in public agency construction inspection. Inspectors are highly experienced in contract administration, construction observation, and regulatory compliance for a wide range of public infrastructure projects.

LAE inspectors are knowledgeable in Greenbook, Caltrans, municipal standards, and agency requirements, ensuring all work is performed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, permits, and contract documents. Our staff routinely coordinates with contractors, utility companies, consultants, and City personnel to support efficient project delivery and timely resolution of field issues.

LAE’s experienced team will conduct thorough field observation and inspection services to ensure the project is constructed in compliance with contract documents, applicable regulations, and governing codes.

Inspection Services Include:
• Attend all meetings related to the construction project • Ensure compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and all contract specifications
• Schedule and coordinate sampling and testing of construction materials • Receive, verify, initial, and maintain delivery tickets for materials • Document and track construction changes for preparation of record drawings • Report violations of applicable regulations and contract requirements • Maintain copies of all contract documents and construction-related records on-site

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ON-CALL BUILDING, PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING CONSULTING AND SUPPORT SERVICES 9 • Take and maintain project photographs for documentation purposes • Coordinate and communicate with utility companies and outside agencies as necessary Daily Inspection Reports will Include:
• Contractor working hours on-site
• Contractor and subcontractor personnel and equipment present on-site • Weather conditions and impacts to construction progress • Tasks performed and instructions provided to the contractor • Daily utilization of contractor and subcontractor equipment • Observations related to work progress, deficiencies, or contract violations • Delivery and verification of materials to the project site • Identification of observed or anticipated delays, including causes and contractor responses • Review of the contractor’s two-week look-ahead schedule • Documentation of claims, additions, and deletions related to contract items • Record of project visitors and stakeholders present on-site • Summary of daily work activities and construction progress • Quantity measurements and tracking
• Project photographs documenting construction progress and activities Capital Improvement Project Inspection
For the Capital Improvement Project Inspection, CSG and LAE are teaming to provide inspection services for this task. LAE Associates has experience providing inspection services for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects for cities, water districts, and public agencies throughout Southern California. The inspection team has supported a wide variety of above-ground and underground infrastructure improvements, including roadway rehabilitation, slurry seal, utility undergrounding, water main replacement, sewer and storm drain improvements, traffic signals, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, accessibility improvements, and other municipal infrastructure projects.

The inspection team maintains comprehensive project documentation throughout construction, including inspection logs, testing records, redlined plans, submittal tracking, change documentation, and final as-built coordination. LAE inspectors work closely with contractors and project stakeholders to verify that field modifications are accurately incorporated into record drawings and project documentation. LAE also provides oversight of traffic control operations, lane closures, utility shutdowns, restoration activities, and public access requirements to minimize impacts to residents and businesses while maintaining project safety and compliance.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CSG will provide comprehensive project and program management services for capital improvement programs, delivering overall leadership, coordination, administration, and technical oversight in close collaboration with City staff to ensure projects are aligned with operational priorities, funding requirements, and long-term infrastructure goals. Our team understands the importance of maintaining schedule commitments, budget control, and transparent communication while minimizing impacts to the public and maintaining continuity of City operations throughout project delivery.

CSG’s approach emphasizes proactive planning and early project initiation within the designated funding year to maximize program efficiency and reduce delays. At the onset of each project, we develop and implement a structured Project Management Plan (PMP) that clearly defines project scope, budget, schedule, design criteria, procurement requirements, quality standards, risk management strategies, and stakeholder responsibilities. This framework establishes clear accountability, traceability, and decision-making protocols from project initiation through closeout while providing City staff with full visibility into project progress and performance.

Our team establishes baseline schedules and cost controls at the beginning of each assignment and continuously monitors performance against those baselines throughout the project lifecycle. Through active project controls, regular field coordination, progress monitoring, trend analysis, and risk assessment, CSG proactively identifies potential issues, schedule slippages, utility conflicts, design challenges, or budget variances early in the process to allow timely corrective action and minimize impacts to project delivery. This proactive management approach helps maintain schedule adherence, reduce change orders, and improve overall project efficiency.

CSG maintains continuous communication and coordination among all project stakeholders, including City staff, design consultants, utility agencies, contractors, regulatory agencies, and third-party stakeholders. This

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ON-CALL BUILDING, PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING CONSULTING AND SUPPORT SERVICES 10 is achieved through regularly scheduled progress meetings, weekly coordination meetings, status reports, executive updates, and real-time project tracking tools that provide accurate and current information regarding schedule status, budget performance, pending action items, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and construction progress. Our project managers serve as a central point of coordination to ensure all parties remain informed, aligned, and responsive throughout project execution.

Our multidisciplinary team provides scalable support across all phases of project delivery, including planning, environmental coordination, design management, bid support, construction administration, inspection oversight, and project closeout. Additional services include program scheduling, cost estimating, budget tracking, financial management, grant and funding compliance support, QA/QC oversight, document control, procurement coordination, and revenue and expenditure tracking. CSG also assists agencies with maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local funding requirements, ensuring proper documentation, reporting, and audit readiness throughout the duration of the program.

Scope Management
CSG ensures successful project delivery through a disciplined scope management process. This begins with developing detailed Scopes of Work (SOWs) for all RFPs, consultant agreements, and construction contracts, which are reviewed with City staff to align on objectives, deliverables, milestones, and technical requirements before project initiation. As projects advance, CSG employs a formal change management process. Proposed scope modifications are evaluated for cost, schedule, operational, and resource impacts.

Recommendations are then presented to the City for approval. A comprehensive Trend Report tracks potential changes, reviewed weekly to maintain transparency and support informed decision-making.

Approved changes lead to updates in project scope documents, schedules, and budget baselines, which are then distributed to all stakeholders to ensure accurate project controls and accountability.

Schedule Management
CSG develops detailed baseline schedules for each project using Microsoft Project and other scheduling tools as appropriate. These schedules identify key milestones, procurement activities, design phases, utility coordination, permitting, construction activities, and project closeout requirements, and are submitted to the City for review and approval. The approved schedules serve as the foundation for ongoing schedule management and progress tracking. As projects advance and contractors submit construction schedules, CSG reviews and integrates them into the overall program schedule to maintain clear project sequencing and coordination. Schedule performance is continuously monitored through regular updates, progress evaluations, and critical path analysis to identify potential delays early and implement timely corrective actions.

CSG works closely with contractors, consultants, utility agencies, and City staff to resolve scheduling conflicts, unforeseen conditions, and operational constraints that may affect project delivery. Through proactive coordination and schedule management, our team helps maintain project momentum and supports the timely completion of capital improvement projects.

Budget Management
CSG provides comprehensive budget management and cost control services throughout all phases of project delivery. As project estimates are refined during planning and design, budgets are developed and incorporated into detailed project cost reports and tracking systems. These systems monitor expenditures, encumbrances, contingencies, forecasts, funding allocations, and change order impacts to provide City staff with accurate and up-to-date financial information.

All approved project changes are tied directly to formal change requests and integrated into the project budget and schedule to maintain accurate cost forecasting and financial accountability. CSG tracks and documents all baseline budgets, revisions, contingency usage, and change orders to ensure full transparency and proper documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Our team also performs ongoing cost analysis, budget forecasting, invoice review, and funding coordination to help agencies maintain fiscal control and avoid budget overruns. Through detailed financial tracking, reporting, and proactive management, CSG helps ensure capital improvement projects are delivered in a cost-effective manner while maintaining compliance with applicable funding and reporting requirements.

LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN CHECK
Map Review and Surveys
Part of the professional engineering services CSG offers includes serving as a City Surveyor. The City Surveyor’s role is to ensure that maps, legal descriptions, and plans prepared for private developments or public projects are technically correct. However, the City Surveyor also routinely ensures that the documents comply with City requirements and are prepared in accordance with the California Subdivision Map Act and

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ON-CALL BUILDING, PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING CONSULTING AND SUPPORT SERVICES 11 local ordinances. The review also confirms substantial conformance with the approved entitlement application (traditionally, the functions of the City Engineer). The City Surveyor’s functions can vary but typically include evaluating the completeness of documents submitted by applicants, reviewing and providing written comments and redlines, and signing final documents/certificates or mylar prints of subdivision maps once approved. When complex or unusual circumstances arise, the City Surveyor typically consults with and provides guidance to the City Engineer, the City Attorney, and, as appropriate, private applicants and their surveyor. On rare occasions, the City surveyor may also be directed to set street monuments not set by private development surveyors or accidentally removed during public construction projects.

Entitlement and Mapping Review
• Review tentative maps, tentative parcel maps, and other entitlement applications. Coordinate review with other City staff and/or outside agencies as needed. • Review Certificates of Correction, Street Dedications and Public Easement Grants (Plats/Legal Descriptions), Lot Line Adjustments and Lot Mergers (Plats/Legal Descriptions and complete certificates).
• Review parcel maps, final maps, and improvement plans. • Attend follow-up meetings with Planning staff, the applicant, or others as needed to resolve issues regarding the proposal. Review subsequent submittals of the proposal. • Assist the City with the development of conditions of approval, development agreements, and other requirements associated with development applications.
• Assist the City in negotiating with developers regarding terms of agreements or conditions (additional tasks associated with the entitlement process are described above).

CSG will conduct the review in compliance and conformance with the following:
• Approved Tentative Map (for subdivisions)
• Conditions of Approval
• The California Subdivision Map Act
• The Professional Land Surveyor’s Act
• Industry Standards and Local Practice
• Title information for the property, including existing easements and any other relevant land encumbrances, based on information contained in a Preliminary Title Report (PTR) and record documents to be furnished by the applicant (a hyperlinked PTR typically works best) • Survey and miscellaneous information presented on parent record maps and deeds of the subject and adjacent properties
• The Project Improvement Plans and other documents, when conformance review is included in our scope of work
Engineering Plan Review
CSG’s Engineering plan check team members work collaboratively to review projects at each stage of the development process, efficiently processing projects through permit issuance. Plan reviews and responses to comments may be expedited upon the City’s request. Plans are digitized and uploaded to the CSG online plan review database. In addition to traditional hard-copy submittals, CSG offers full electronic submittals and plan review. The CSG online plan review system facilitates faster turnaround times and provides convenient progress monitoring by both City and CSG staff.

Engineering Plan Review Services cover:
• Traffic control plans
• Signalization, signing, and striping plans
• Street lighting plans
• Landscape and Irrigation Plans
• Street Improvement Plans
• Storm Drain Improvement Plans
• Hydrology & Hydraulic analysis
• WQMP
• Grading Plans
• Geotechnical Reports
• Sewer Improvement Plans
• Water and Fire Water Improvement plan
Review includes evaluation of required records, studies, and additional materials submitted by the design professional. Confirm that plans conform to the City’s standard design criteria, conditions of approval, and infrastructure or other master plans. Additionally,
• Each plan review will be accompanied by a letter summarizing the red-line comments addressed to the City’s staff. A complete, red-lined set of drawings and any reports will be returned to the City. At the City’s discretion, the comment summary letter and red-lined plan sheets can be scanned and submitted electronically to the design consultant to expedite the review process. • Although we understand that meetings will not be required, CSG is available to meet with the applicant/representative and the City’s staff to review comments or to delineate the standards

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Digital Plan Review
CSG has been performing digital plan reviews with various municipalities in northern and southern California utilizing Bluebeam and GIS. Virtual communications with clients have taken place via Zoom and Microsoft Teams platforms. Additionally, CSG staff are very experienced with several land development tracking software, including Accela. In coordination with the City and the developer, the project architect/engineer will receive an invitation from CSG to submit electronically. The uploaded drawing/document files are published as renditions for review and tracking changes. Once plans are uploaded and published in the plan review system, team members are notified and can begin the review process.

Plan Review Team
All plan reviews will be conducted by a licensed State of California Civil Engineer or under the supervision of a licensed civil engineer. Each plan review is assigned to a plan reviewer with oversight of the project manager.

The assigned design plan reviewer will be committed to the project and will provide all subsequent reviews. It is the goal of CSG to provide, where practical, a cradle-to-grave approach to project review, in which a review team is assigned to the project from entitlement through plan review and construction to closeout and acceptance. Land Development plan checking will be overseen by licensed professional land surveyors or by professional engineers licensed to practice land surveying in the State of California. The review team is available for applicant inquiries or conferences during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST. Web conferences, fax, and conference calls are optional forms of communication between the Consultant and City staff.

CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES
To serve the needs of the City, CSG draws upon our staff, consisting of engineers, project managers, stormwater specialists, construction managers, and inspectors. CSG has successfully completed projects for numerous agencies throughout the state. In Southern California, CSG has provided services to the cities of Ventura, Oxnard, San Bernardino, Norwalk, Eastvale, Newport Beach, and the County of Orange, among others. Over the years, CSG staff have successfully delivered hundreds of projects on behalf of the public agencies we serve. The key to our success is our municipal engineering expertise as well as our depth of experience in program, project and construction management, which enables us to properly plan and execute the required tasks efficiently and effectively. Our strategic approach to the development of each project minimizes or eliminates any potential risks in completing the project on time and on budget.

CSG applies the following guidelines as part of our project approach:
• Understanding each project and the agency’s primary goals and objectives. • Understanding the agency’s financial constraints while creating opportunities and optimizing resources.
• Preventing project overruns through accurate estimating of all project cost elements. • Preparing and monitoring project schedules and milestones. • Addressing stakeholders’ and policy makers’ concerns and resolving conflicts. • Complying with CEQA/NEPA procedures, mitigation measures, and best management practices. • Coordinating with utility companies and permitting agencies in the early phases of a project. • Designing to all applicable local codes, standards, and plans. • Communicating with City staff and contractors on a weekly basis. • Monitoring and reporting project progress.
• Anticipating project issues and proposing practical solutions. • Facilitating communication among Stakeholders; and
• Communicating with permitting and/or regulatory agencies.

Street Design
CSG has the expertise to provide a diverse range of civil design services for all classes of roadways, bikeways, pedestrian facilities, and other related transportation infrastructures. Our capabilities extend from the development of planning/feasibility studies and Preliminary Design Reports (PDR) to the preparation of final PS&E packages. The CSG design team provides clear, concise, and efficient engineering plans that minimize the number of Requests for Information (RFIs) during the plan check process and extra work/change orders during construction. We have successfully achieved this on numerous local and federally funded projects. Our team has experience working with other municipalities within the Counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Ventura, Oxnard, Riverside, and San Mateo. This experience has provided us

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• AASHTO
• Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications
• Greenbook Public Works Specifications
• ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
• Proposed Rights-of-Way Guidelines (PROWAG)
Design Checklist
CSG‘s general design approach checklist is shown below. We make sure to address all of these items with the agencies we work with to ensure a well-managed and designed project. • Design kick off meeting with the City, and record and distribute minutes • Identify permits required and prepare documentation
• Right of way research and mapping
• Coordination with affected property owners
• Utility and other stakeholder coordination, mailing letters of intent, and determination and coordination of any required relocations or conflict resolutions • AutoCAD base map development, using AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 • Field assessments of existing features (with potential field meetings with the City) • Striping and pavement marking identification; Concrete curb ramp condition survey; Traffic signal detection locating and identification; Pedestrian & Bicycle safety and MUTCD compliance needs • Identification of applicable City/County/Caltrans Standard Plan details or development of customized construction details
• Prepare reports and recommendations
• Develop plans, specifications & estimates for construction • PS&E submittal review meetings with the City
• Finalize design concept
• Attend the City’s Design group to Construction group “Hand-off” meeting • Bid phase support
• Construction phase support
• Conduct a “Lessons Learned” meeting
Highway & Transportation Design Services
CSG has the expertise to provide a diverse range of civil design services for all classes of roadways, bikeways, pedestrian facilities, and other related transportation infrastructures. Our capabilities extend from the development of planning/feasibility studies and Preliminary Design Reports (PDR) to the preparation of final PS&E packages. The CSG design team provides clear, concise, and efficient engineering plans that minimize the number of Requests for Information (RFIs) during the plan check process and extra work/change orders during construction. We have successfully achieved this on numerous local and federally funded projects.

Our team has experience working with other municipalities within the Counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Ventura, Oxnard, Riverside, and San Mateo. This experience has provided us with a depth of knowledge of design manuals, specifications, and standards, which include, but are not limited to:
• AASHTO
• Caltrans Standard Plans and
Specifications
• Greenbook Public Works Specifications
• ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
CSG has the capabilities to develop conceptual, preliminary, and final design plans for projects ranging from small-scale local street improvements to large-scale corridor projects. The following bullets identify the list of tasks we perform to ensure a biddable and buildable projects:
• Feasibility/Alternatives Analyses
• Preliminary Design Report
• Hydrology/Hydraulics Analysis
• Life Cycle Cost Analyses
• Design Exception Fact Sheets
• Plans, Specifications and Estimate
• Plan reviews and as-built drawings
• Street, access ramps and parkway
improvements
• Surveying
• Special provisions
• Constructability Analyses
Feasibility/Alternatives Analysis
In the initial phase, we identify key risks and develop a risk register that serves as a living document throughout the life of the project or task order. For each identified risk, the register documents the

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These physical constraints could include:
• Limits of public right-of-way
• Balance between vehicular and
pedestrian/bicycle traffic
• Stormwater conveyance and handling
during and after construction
• Utility impacts and relocations
• Identification of existing and potential
public safety concerns
• Impact on existing structures
Field Investigations
In the initiating phase of the project, CSG will conduct an initial site assessment to evaluate existing conditions and surrounding project areas. During the site visit, we will check for the following:
• Presence of constraints and their conditions, such as utility crossings • Surrounding residents, businesses, and traffic classification • Traffic control requirements for our fieldwork
• Existing right-of-way and potential easement rights
• Presence of utility lines and monuments in the roadway Plans, Specifications, and Estimates
Horizontal alignment, slopes, and associated features such as curb ramps, driveways, storm drain catch basins, alley intersections, landscape elements, and utility facilities will be incorporated into the plan and profile sheets. All potential conflicts within the improvement project, such as private encroachments, utility poles, and nuisance street trees, will be addressed individually, and the CSG Team will provide recommendations to mitigate them. The plans will be prepared as deliverables and included in the set at the agreed-upon percentages (e.g., 30 percent, 60 percent, or 100 percent). The corresponding specifications will be prepared in accordance with the boilerplate provided and the City's required format. In addition, the cost estimate will be developed using historical bid data or other relevant local industry sources to ensure consistency with current market conditions.

Utility Identification and Coordination with Affected Utility Companies CSG’s utility relocation approach includes a comprehensive utility identification and as-built verification program, full coordination with utility providers throughout the design process, and integrated planning and scheduling to support project delivery. CSG will initiate a comprehensive data-gathering process. This effort will identify existing subsurface and above-ground utility facilities within the proposed project limits. A master utility map will be generated in CAD, incorporating the most current and accurate data gathered through meetings and coordination with affected agencies and companies.

Streets
CSG has been involved in many roadway and complete street improvements for numerous public agencies.

Each improvement project presents a unique set of challenges, including, but not limited to, existing physical constraints, jurisdictional restrictions, community opposition, and budgetary limitations. CSG will identify and understand these challenges based on discussions with the City, project stakeholders, and the community.

We will develop design concepts that define rights-of-way and lane widths, as well as horizontal and vertical alignments. The concepts will also address intersection and roundabout configurations. All designs will be prepared in accordance with the latest City standards, the Highway Design Manual, and the California Highway Capacity Manual. We will offer innovative solutions to issues regarding the longevity of the pavement, safe traffic movement, and pedestrian safety enhancements.

Curb Ramps
Providing accessibility to sidewalks and curb ramps is critical for roadway projects to meet ADA requirements per Caltrans Standards and Specifications and City Standards. There are limitations on the types of curb ramps that can be constructed, depending on physical constraints.

Bulb Outs
Bulb-outs not only effectively channelize vehicles and reduce high-speed vehicle turning movements, but they also create a safer environment for pedestrians by shortening the “at-risk” crossing distance.

Bicycle Improvements
CSG has completed numerous bicycle and trail projects throughout the State of California. CSG staff includes Complete Streets and ATP designers with extensive experience designing class 1, 2, 3, and class 4 bicycle facilities. CSG engineers are familiar with all the current bicycle standards, NATCO’s Urban Bikeway Design Guide, and ITE’s Recommended Design Guideline to Accommodate Pedestrians and Bicycles at Interchange.

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Refuge islands provide a safe space for pedestrians to cross the street. They reduce the overall crossing length and exposure to vehicular traffic. CSG utilizes the NACTO guidelines to determine the most appropriate design and associated devices for each refuge island.

Roundabouts
Traffic safety and congestion can be addressed by implementing a roundabout. CSG gathers a variety of local factors into account when designing a roundabout. Key considerations include the area’s posted speed limit, average traffic volumes, target operating speed, and the number of connecting streets. The configuration in the form of a conceptual design will be presented to the City for their review and addressed accordingly.

Effective Communication
CSG prides itself on its ability to effectively communicate, build relationships, and partner with its clients. For additional detail please see Section H Communication Plan.

PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Pavement Rehabilitation Design Approach
CSG has a thorough understanding of the various steps that are involved in designing pavement rehabilitation projects. For the pavement rehabilitation projects, a detailed scope of work, budget, and schedule incorporating these steps will be prepared by CSG for review and approval by the City. Our basic steps for undertaking pavement projects are as follows:

1. Pavement Management Understanding

2. Selection of Roadway Treatments and
Materials

3. Importance of Utility Coordination

4. Understanding Storm Drainage

5. Knowledge of Complete Streets Policies

6. Complying with ADA Guidelines

7. Residents, Businesses and Facility
Considerations
Pavement Design Report
Upon completion of the geotechnical coring and deflection testing investigations, CSG will prepare a pavement design report identifying the analysis procedures and tests used for the investigations, a description and limitations of any pavement rehabilitation materials listed in the rehabilitation recommendations, two or more pavement rehabilitation design alternatives, the raw test data, exhibits identifying location of pavement cores taken, photos taken during the investigations, and an economic analysis of the rehabilitation alternatives.

Signing and Striping
Consideration should be given to include crosswalk markings, yield lines, and appropriate signage at key intersections, particularly adjacent to schools to enhance visibility and increase pedestrian safety. On a typical roadway improvement project, the stop bar, stop legend, stop sign, and crosswalk marking may require addition and relocation, depending on the pedestrian path of travel alignment between curb ramps .

The proposed striping and markings should follow California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and City’s Standard and Specifications. Beyond the typical striping and signage, the use of pedestrian awareness equipment, such as in-road-warning-lights, rapid flashing beacons, LED enhanced flashing signage, pedestrian countdown signals, street lighting, and speed radar feedback signs, should be considered to increase the visibility, safety, and awareness of pedestrians.

Traffic Engineering
CSG has partnered with TJW Engineering, Inc. to supplement our service offering to support the City of Laguna Hills. TJW prepares traffic engineering studies including traffic volume and flow analysis, traffic signal warrant and operational analysis, traffic impact studies, and traffic and parking evaluations. This includes data collection, analysis, and preparation of technical memoranda and reports. TJW also supports VMT and intersection capacity analysis, including forecasting, modeling, and evaluation of future conditions. Analysis tools include Synchro, SimTraffic, Vistro, and other industry standard software.

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Building Plan Review Schedule
CSG strives to provide the highest quality and most timely service in the industry. We take pride in maintaining the requested review times for all our clients—even delivering faster than our own deadlines. Our goal is to approve code-complying projects and to move work quickly and successfully through jurisdictional processes. CSG will ensure that all building and safety duties and follow-up actions will be performed in a timely and responsive manner. The following are CSG’s plan check turnaround times:

TYPE OF REVIEW INITIAL REVIEW
(BUSINESS DAYS)2

RE-CHECK
(BUSINESS DAYS)2
Residential Construction (Single Family Home/Multifamily Residential Buildings/ADUs) 10 5
Commercial/Industrial Buildings – Additions/Remodels/TIs 10 5 Commercial/Industrial Buildings – New Construction1 15 10 Residential Solar 5 5
Commercial Solar 10 5
Expedited1 5-10 5 1
Turnaround time may vary with the complexity and magnitude of the project. If a review is anticipated to take longer than the maximum turnaround time, CSG will notify the City’s representative and negotiate additional time required to ensure an appropriate level of review.
2 The number of working days associated with the plan check turnaround time is based on time of project submittal. The first working day will be the day the project is received by CSG if submitted by 3:00 PM. For a project that is received by CSG after 3:00 PM, the first working day will be the next business day.

Note: Turnaround times for housing projects subject to State streamlining will comply with State law. This includes, but is not limited to, ADU’s, SB 9 units, SB 35, by-right and ministerial housing projects.

Engineering Plan Review Schedule
Development of hard-and-fast schedules for completion of development review and plan review work is difficult as the timing and scope of projects are not always known. The proposed time frames for completing certain common tasks are provided below.

TYPE TIME FRAME1,2
Pre-application entitlement review Review application material in advance of requested meetings; complete formal comments and submit to Planning within two weeks of meeting Prepare Conditions of Approval Prepare within one week of request by Planning, or within reasonable shorter time frame if needed to meet hearing date
Review of Engineering Plans or
Entitlement Package (1st Check) Fifteen (15) working days of notice of submittal by the City Subsequent reviews of Engineering
Plans or Entitlement Package Ten (10) working days of notice of submittal by the City Prepare fee estimate, review bond
estimate, or prepare permit Ten (10) working days of request Miscellaneous Assignments Dependent on scope; typically, between five (5) and ten (10) working days
Turnaround times include pickup, QA/QC, and delivery. 1Turnaround time may vary with the complexity and magnitude of the project. If a review is anticipated to take longer than the maximum turnaround time, CSG will notify the City’s representative and negotiate additional time required to ensure an appropriate level of review.
2 The number of working days associated with the plan check turnaround time is based on time of project submittal. The first working day will be the day the project is received by CSG if submitted by 12:00 PM. For a project that is received by CSG after 12:00 PM, the first working day will be the next business day.

SECTION G

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CSG’s project management philosophy is built upon the anticipation of, and preparation for, all issues that may arise throughout the project process. Our project manager is seasoned and has years of experience managing complex, high-profile projects that require an elevated level of engagement and coordination to ensure success.

Communication Plan
CSG understands that clear communication with the City is vital to delivering the reviews successfully and getting projects approved. This also allows us to gauge any potential issues and resolve them appropriately. Internally, CSG conducts regular staff meetings where review progress and issues can be discussed to determine ways to enhance review quality and eliminate duplication and conflicting comments for the reviews that involve multiple disciplines. We also recognize that each jurisdiction is different and during onboarding meetings we will work with the City to establish an efficient, straightforward “Communication Protocol” which addresses the City’s needs.

Staff Qualifications and Capacity
CSG, an employee-owned, multi-disciplinary engineering firm, has built its business on successful delivery of on-call services to over 350 public agencies throughout California and Nevada. Due to the variable nature of our clients’ on-call plan review needs, CSG maintains the breadth and depth of qualified personnel necessary to accommodate fluctuations in demand for our services as well as changes in staffing due to vacations and illness. CSG has been performing plan review and inspection services for over 30 years and has honed its ability to allocate and commit personnel to meet variable demand. As a result, with our large team of licensed and certified plan review personnel, CSG successfully completes tens of thousands of plan reviews per year while responding to variations and seasonality in clients’ plan check volumes and has achieved these results for more than ten years while consistently maintaining accuracy, thoroughness and timeliness of reviews. In addition, CSG has an exceptionally stable workforce and low staff turnover rate with approximately 300 employees serving public agency customers throughout California and Nevada. This stability and strong employee retention contribute to our ability to ensure adequate resources are available to serve our clients’ needs.

Pre-Design Consultation
We recognize the value of pre-design consultation with prospective applicants for large/complex projects and are available to provide this service at no additional cost. Our designated Project Manager and/or technical staff will be available in-person or virtually for consultation and meetings with a reasonable lead time.

Office Hours and Meeting Availability
We clearly understand the importance of our role in the success of the City and commit to providing project stakeholders and City staff with the highest level of service while functioning as a seamless extension of the City.

We believe effective communication, responsiveness and an intense focus on customer service are essential to developing and continuing a successful working relationship between City staff, project stakeholders and CSG’s team members.

CSG personnel are available for inquiries anytime during normal business hours. To assist the City, we can also meet in-person with City staff and project stakeholders. We recognize the value of pre-design consultation with prospective applicants and are available to provide this service as well. Our designated Project Manager and technical staff will be available in person for consultation and meetingsif needed.

Quality Control/Quality Assurance
Key to our approach to quality assurance is that it must occur throughout the entire project and involve the right people at every step. Our team’s unwavering integrity and commitment, combined with our internal processes and leading-edge digital technology, consistently produce high-quality work products and maintain highly satisfied clients. At the project outset, CSG’s project manager assigns the most technically specialized team members who, through their experience and training, best understand the needs of our client. Our quality control processes include verifying procedures and code requirements, defining and applying standards used in code applications, and assessing work products to ensure that jurisdictional requirements and expectations are met.

SECTION H

CSG PROPOSAL TO THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

ON-CALL BUILDING, PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING CONSULTING AND SUPPORT SERVICES 26 Compensation / Payment Schedule
CSG’s fee schedule for proposed work is provided under separate cover per the instructions of the RFP.

I SECTION

CSG PROPOSAL TO THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

ON-CALL BUILDING, PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING CONSULTING AND SUPPORT SERVICES 27 Non-Collusion Affidavit SECTION J

CSG PROPOSAL TO THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

ON-CALL BUILDING, PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING CONSULTING AND SUPPORT SERVICES 28 Certification of Insurance SECTION K

CSG PROPOSAL TO THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

ON-CALL BUILDING, PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING CONSULTING AND SUPPORT SERVICES 29 Certificate of Proposal SECTION L

Appendix 1
Team Resumes

4 Khoa

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer,
State of California
| 43901
Professional Engineer,
State of Nevada
| 013620
Certified Plans Examiner
| ICC 0840436-B3
Professional Engineer,
State of Washington
| 27237

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
California Polytechnic State University
| Pomona, CA
Duong PE
Vice Presid ent , Bu ild in g Ser vice s/Contract Ma n ager Mr. Duong serves as CSG’s Building Services Manager in Southern California and performs the key role of plan review quality control. With more than 36 years of experience in building plan review, including onsite plan check engineer services, Mr. Duong ensures that CSG’s clients receive the highest quality plan review services. Prior to joining CSG, Mr. Duong worked in both the public and private sectors.

Mr. Duong’s expertise includes review of complex commercial, industrial and residential structures for compliance with applicable building codes and ordinances, engineering standards and specifications, supplemental energy requirements, and ADA regulations.

R E L E V A N T E X P E R I E N C E
Building Services Manager and Plan Check Engineer | Multiple CSG Client Agencies Mr. Duong manages CSG’s Southern California plan review team and provides on and off-site Plan Review Engineer services for numerous jurisdictions throughout California. Mr. Duong performed structural plan check and non-structural MEP, energy, as well as ADA reviews for commercial, industrial, and residential structures.

Supervising Plan Review Engineer | Willdan
Mr. Duong was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the plan review section in the San Bernardino office and served as plan review engineer for numerous cities and counties throughout California and Nevada.

Vice President in charge of Plan Review | Berryman & Henigar Mr. Duong managed the plan review team for over 10 years.

N O T A B L E P R O J E C T E X P E R I E N C E
Plan Review Engineer | City of San Diego, CA
Pacific City | City of Huntington Beach, CA
Inglewood Market Gateway | City of Inglewood, CA
Bolsa Row | City of Westminster, CA
Sofi Stadium & Performance Venue | City of Inglewood, CA Town & Country Manor | City of Santa Ana, CA
Ganahl Lumber | City of San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hollywood Park Casino & Parking Structure | City of Inglewood, CA Waterfront Hilton Hotel – Expansion | City of Huntington Beach, CA Paséa Hotel & Spa | City of Huntington Beach, CA
Jackson Rancheria Casino | The Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians, CA

5 Eric

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Structural Engineering
| S4079
Professional Civil Engineering
| C42200
Certified Building Official
Certified Plans Examiner
| ICC 253530

EDUCATION
Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering
California State Polytechnic University
| Pomona, CA
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
California State Polytechnic University
| Pomona, CA

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Structural Engineer Association of
Southern California (SEAOSC)
International Code Council (ICC)
AWARDS | HONORS
Mayor’s Award for obtaining $3,000,000
FEMA Grant for Huntington Beach City
Hall’s Seismic Retrofit
| City of Huntington Beach, CA
Mayor’s Employee of the Month Award
| City of Dana Point
Haghani MS, PE, SE, CBO
Vice Presid ent , Bu ild in g Ser vice s
Build ing Off ic ia l / Pr incipal Structura l En gine er Mr. Haghani provides plan review, structural plan review and Building Official services on behalf of CSG. He is a highly skilled professional who has a proven ability to work effectively with others under a broad range of conditions and varying environments. His significant experience, sound educational background and positive personal qualities provide excellent qualifications as a Building Official. Mr.

Haghani’s skills include being quality-conscious and dedicated to producing quality results; excellent communication, interpersonal & problem-solving skills; and customer service.

R E L E V A N T E X P E R I E N C E
Building Division Manager | City of Huntington Beach, CA Mr. Haghani’s duties included: Overseeing the operations, services, and activities of the Building Division within the Community Development Department and serving as the City's Building Official; developing and implementing division goals and objectives, administering the division budget, monitoring expenditures, and directing the plan review of complex buildings and structures to determine compliance with pertinent codes, requirements, and standards.

Building Official & Senior Structural Engineer | City of Dana Point, CA Mr. Haghani’s duties included: Overall management of the Building Division as the Building Official and the Sr. Structural Engineer; handling architectural and structural plan evaluation; monitoring inspection and permit staffs; assigning and scheduling workflow/projects; and mentoring, training, supervising, and evaluating staff members.

Plan Check Engineer | City of Huntington Beach, CA
Mr. Haghani’s duties included: Providing comprehensive technical review of plans, specifications and calculations for life-safety, structural integrity, disabled access, and applicable code compliance; and supervising Permit and Plan Check Services Division of the Building and Safety Department in the absence of the Division Head and Manager.

Plan Check Engineer | City of Santa Monica, CA
Mr. Haghani’s reviewed complex architectural and structural drawings, structural calculations, and engineering reports for compliance with construction codes, local ordinances, and state laws.

Structural Project Engineer | Various Private Companies Mr. Haghani executed daily operations of various commercial & residential projects, including hiring, supervision, and mentoring of junior staff engineers.

N O T A B L E P R O J E C T E X P E R I E N C E
Super Bowl LVI Temporary Event | City of Inglewood, CA
16-Story Mixed-use Apartment Building | City of Santa Ana, CA 10-Story Hotel | City of Santa Ana, CA
204-Units Apartment Building | City of Rialto, CA
6-Story 376,200 SF Mixed-use Apartment Building | City of Fullerton, CA New City Hall | City of San Juan Capistrano, CA
50-Affordable Units | City of San Juan Capistrano, CA

Lawrence

LICENSES &

CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer
State of California
| C57397
Professional Land Surveyor
State of California
| L7934
Qualified Stormwater
Designer/Practitioner
| 23449

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science,
Civil Engineering,
California Polytechnic
State University
| San Luis Obispo, CA

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Council of
Engineering Companies
East Bay Chapter
Past President (2013-2014)
American Public Works Association
American Society of Civil Engineers
Lau PE, PLS, QSD/P
Project Manager
Mr. Lau has over 30 years of civil engineering design and project management experience. He possesses a strong technical background in the master planning, design, and construction of Caltrans and local roadways, complete streets, roundabouts, parking lots, drainage and utility improvements for public agencies.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
North Laguna Creek, Big Horn and Franklin Boulevard Improvements | City of Elk Grove, CA Mr. Lau is the Project Manager responsible for the construction of pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements and pavement rehabilitation for a total of about two miles of arterial segments along Franklin Boulevard and Big Horn Boulevard. The scope of the project includes evaluation of existing pavement condition, pavement rehabilitation treatments and repair of base failures along Big Horn Boulevard, preservation of existing survey monument, reconstruction of curb ramps to meet ADA requirement, adjustment of pedestrian push buttons if needed to meet accessibility standards, adjustment of existing utilities to pavement finished grade, creation of one-way Class IV bikeways on Franklin Boulevard and buffered Class II bike lanes on Big Horn Boulevard, addition of green pavement markings in bike-vehicle conflict areas, and pavement marking restriping in accordance to the latest City, Caltrans and CA MUTCD standards, and coordination with Caltrans Division of Local Assistance for obtaining E76 Authorization to Proceed Construction.

Marin Avenue Pavement and Curb Rehabilitation Project | City of Albany, CA Mr. Lau managed the review, evaluation, and recommendation of pavement rehabilitation treatment alternatives along Marin Avenue and eleven roads for the City. The scope included assessment of existing site conditions, selection of pavement treatment types, repair of base failures, crack sealing, pavement patch and leveling, preservation of existing survey monuments, reconstruction of curb ramps to meet ADA requirements, repair of failed curb, gutter and sidewalk, reinstallation of new bike lanes pavement markings and striping, and adjustment of existing utilities to pavement finished grade.

Stinson & Monte Vista Sewer/Water Improvements | City of Vacaville, CA Mr. Lau is the Project Manager responsible for the engineering design and preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for replacing 3,700 linear feet of sanitary sewer main and 2,250 linear feet of water main along Stinson Avenue and Monte Vista Avenue. The sewer main replacement includes upsizing the existing main, installing new manholes, reconnecting sewer laterals, and installing new cleanouts. The water main replacement involves upsizing and relocating the main, replacing water services, and updating meters with Advanced Metering Infrastructure as needed.

Lone Tree Way Roadway Improvements | City of Brentwood, CA Mr. Lau is the Project Manager preparing design alternatives for phased improvements along Lone Tree Way, a major east-west arterial connector. The project spans from O’Hara Avenue to Tilton Lane, an area expected to experience significant development, including a residential subdivision and a primary school. To address anticipated traffic congestion, the project will implement extensive improvements such as roadway widening, undergrounding overhead utilities, upgrading traffic signals and street lights, installing green infrastructure, rehabilitating pavement, and upgrading sewer, storm, and water facilities. Additionally, traffic operation analysis, signal modifications, right-of-way acquisition, and environmental clearance are required. CSG has prepared design alternative exhibits and cost estimates for near-term, medium-term, and ultimate-term phases to help the City determine the extent of improvements.

Michael

LICENSES &

CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer
State of California
| C56550
Qualified SWPPP
Developer/Practitioner
| 25565

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science,
Civil Engineering,
San Jose State University
| San Jose, CA

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
South Bay Transportation
Offices Association (SBTOA),
Past President
Fisher PE, QSD/P
Roadway / Pavement
Mr. Fisher is a civil engineer with over 28 years of experience in civil/roadway design, drainage design, traffic engineering, specification writing, engineering report writing and project management. He has managed teams of engineers, working to deliver over a dozen projects ranging in size from $20,000 to $22,000,000 with project status ranging from project initiation/feasibility/study phase to approval/environmental phase to final design and construction. Mr. Fisher has extensive experience working on roadway design, including intersection and median projects. His design work includes horizontal and vertical geometric layout, utility coordination, traffic signal design, signing and striping design and drainage design. His projects have incorporated current LID design practices including biofiltration, infiltration, and detention basins.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project | City of Santa Clara, CA Mr. Fisher serves as Project Manager for the City’s annual pavement rehabilitation project. The scope of work consists of pavement maintenance and rehabilitation at various streets citywide. The work is comprised of the following features: slurry seal, repair of failed pavement (deep[1]lift), cold milling of existing pavement, hot mix asphalt pavement resurfacing, replacement of traffic signal loop detectors, adjusting of valve boxes, manholes, and surface utility features, adjusting and replacing street survey monuments, replacement and installation of accessible concrete curb ramps, and traffic markers, striping and pavement markings.

Burlingame Station Pedestrian Improvements | City Of Burlingame, CA Mr. Fisher served as the Design Project Manager for this project to improve pedestrian accessibility and connectivity, implement traffic calming features and implement community enhancements including green infrastructure and parking enhancements while preserving a large heritage Oaktree. He led the evaluation of field conditions, as well as previous neighborhood studies and community input to come up with a staff preferred alternative and present it to the community.

Britton School Sidewalk & Traffic Enhancements Project | City Of Morgan Hill, CA Mr. Fisher served as the Project Manager for improvements around the Britton School in Morgan Hill. The project will improve the off-site frontage of the Britton School along Monterey Road and Central Avenue. This ultra-fast paced project schedule aimed to begin construction in Summer of 2020 – a four month design schedule from topo survey to bid documents. The project included replacing existing sidewalk with a wider pedestrian friendly ADA compliant sidewalk pathway including new ramps and driveways.

Citywide 2018-2019 & 2019-2020 Pavement Rehabilitation Projects | City Of Daly City, CA Mr. Fisher managed the design of two projects simultaneously. Both projects involved pavement rehabilitation as well as traffic calming and pedestrian elements that include curb extensions, crosswalk and ADA improvements. In order to meet desired construction schedule, the City required an expedited design schedule for both projects. While the scope was extensive, exceeding $3M in construction, Michael managed the projects within a very compact 2-month site assessment/feasibility time period and a 2-month design schedule.

Neighborhood Street Enhancement | City Of Redwood City, CA Mr. Fisher served as the Project Manager for improvements in three adjacent neighborhoods to the Stanford University Office Campus. The goals of the NSEP are to improve traffic safety, mobility, accessibility, and provide enhanced streetscapes. The City also received a $250,000 dollar grant for additional improvements from the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County. All improvements are located in the City of Redwood City, except 3 projects are located in unincorporated San Mateo County, and 5 are located in the County and the City. This required additional coordination with the two jurisdictions and inclusion of both jurisdiction’s standards in the documents.

Heba

LICENSES &

CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer
State of California | 96869

EDUCATION
Master of Science, Civil Engineering
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
Masri, PE
Associate Engineer II
Ms. Masri provides clients with experience in mapping review, civil engineering, and project controls, focusing on transportation design. Ms. Masri has also prepared design plans, cost estimates, and specifications for public works projects involving pavement rehabilitation, pedestrian improvements, intersection improvements, roadway widening, geometric layout, and drainage systems.

Ms. Masri has assisted project managers with various project management tasks including reviewing subconsultant invoices, maintaining project budget and schedules, drafting of memorandums and reports, and coordinating with subconsultants. She is adept with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Mapping Review for Various Projects | Multiple Cities & Towns Ms. Masri mapping review services for, and expert technical assistance to, twelve local municipalities on an on-call basis: Cities of Campbell, Daly City, and San Carlos, and the Towns of Colma, and Los Altos Hills. The documents reviewed typically include parcel maps, lot line adjustments, lot mergers, easement abandonments, and easement grants.
2022 Signing and Striping for Pavement Projects | City of San Jose, CA Ms. Masriserved as the project manager for this signing and striping project, which was in conjunction with a large pavement rehabilitation project. The Project considered parking removal, lane reductions, traffic improvements and enhanced bikeways. In several areas these improvements are enhanced with lane reductions and parking removal to upgrade the transportation network to include a more efficient vehicle transportation system and a robust biking network including Class 2, 3 and 4 facilities. In many locations we were able to create a separated Class 4 cycle track because of these enhancements. All modifications of signing, striping, and pavement markings follow the latest CA MUTCD.

Fair Oaks Bikeway and Streetscape, Phase 2 | City of Sunnyvale, CA Ms. Masri served as the Assistant Project Manager for this project. The scope involved the installation of Class III green bicycle markings and bicycle detector markings along with various intersection improvements. Work included the detailed grading design of several curb returns to meet ADA requirements, restriping of various intersections and replacement of concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter.

Britton School Sidewalk & Traffic Enhancements Project | City of Morgan Hill, CA Ms. Masri served as the assistant project manager for improvements surrounding the Britton School. The project included replacing existing sidewalks with a wider pedestrian friendly ADA compliant sidewalk pathway including new ramps and driveways. The roadway will narrow to accommodate the new ADA pathway.
2020 Annual Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation | City of Santa Clara, CA Ms. Masri assisted in the design of pavement rehabilitation of various streets. Work included slurry seal, repair of failed pavement, cold milling of existing pavement, hot mix asphalt and rubberized hot mix asphalt pavement resurfacing, and replacement and installation of accessible concrete curb ramps.

Ralston Corridor Improvement Phase 3 And 4| City of Belmont, CA Ms. Masri assisted in the design of federally funded improvements along this heavily trafficked corridor. The design emphasized bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicular access. In addition to installing Class II bike lanes in gaps, improving sidewalk conditions, ADA curb ramp upgrades, and pedestrian facility upgrades. She also assisted with multiple outreach meetings and public forums in order to complete its final design while managing the federal funding process.

Son

LICENSES &

CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer
State of California
| 97167
Qualified SWPPP
Developer/Practitioner (QSD/QSP)
State of California
| 83529
Caltrans Resident
Engineer’s Academy
NASSCO PACP Certified

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
San Jose State University
| San Jose, CA
Hoang PE, QSD/P
Mapping Review
Mr. Hoang provides clients with experience in design and plan review. Since joining CSG, his primary focus has been in design. This work includes a variety of public works projects involving paving design, drainage systems, and topographic surveys. Along with the preparation of design plans for public works projects, he has also created complete PS&E packages including specifications and engineering cost estimates.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Sewage Basin A & Various Location Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project| City of San Mateo, CA As lead project engineer, Mr. Hoang was responsible for the condition assessment and design of improvement for the Basin A & Various Locations Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project. His responsibilities included evaluation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspection data for gravity sewer mains in Basin A and Basins C and D (Various Locations), prioritizing the repair of the defects noted in the videos and reports based on the urgency of repair, recommending repair extents and methods of repair, and preparing a condition assessment report summarizing the findings and recommendations. Based on recommendations presented in the report, Mr. Hoang was also responsible for the preparation of the accompanying PS&E package to address sanitary sewer main and manhole repairs.

Sewage Basin C – Sewer Repair Project| City of San Mateo, CA Mr. Hoang assisted in the assessment and design of improvements for the City’s Sewer Basin C project. The scope included an evaluation of closed circuit television (CCTV) inspection data for gravity sewer mains in Basin C, prioritizing the repair of the defects noted in the videos and reports based on the urgency of repair and available funding, recommending methods of repair, and preparing a condition assessment report documenting the findings and recommendations. Based on the findings and recommendations presented in the report, Son assisted in the preparation of the PS&E package to address the repairs.

Mission Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project | Town of Colma, CA Mr. Hoang served as the design engineer for the design of bicycle and pedestrian improvements in the Town of Colma. The project involves the planning, design and implementation of a number of safety related improvements for the pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles along Mission Road between El Camino Real and Lawndale Boulevard. The anticipated improvements include addition of new sidewalk to provide continuous safe and accessible pedestrian route, extension of Class II bicycle lanes on northbound direction, construction of bulbouts and high visibility crosswalks with pedestrian flashing beacons, installation of energy efficient street lights, relocation and reconstruction of the existing curb, gutter, sidewalk and non-ADA compliant ramps and driveway approaches, and construction of landscape planters for drainage and stormwater treatment purposes. 2017 Measure J & L and Annual Pavement Rehabilitation | City of Orinda, CA As the lead project engineer, Mr. Hoang was responsible for the design and preparation of the plans, specifications and estimates for the rehabilitation of multiple road segments along with storm drainage improvements at various locations through the City of Orinda. Additionally, Mr. Hoang was responsible for performing topographic surveys for ADA upgrades and for project coordination with the various utility companies and sub-consultants throughout the duration of the design period.

This scope of the project consisted of the rehabilitation of 62 Residential and Arterial roadways and approximately 10,000 linear feet of storm drain pipes at various locations throughout the City. Methods of roadway rehabilitation included full depth reclamation (FDR), slurry sealing, and mill and fill replacements.

Matthew

LICENSES &

CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer
State of California | 82098
NASSCO Certified

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science,
Civil Engineering
University of California
| Davis, CA
Pi PE
Water / Sewer
Mr. Pi brings over 11 years of professional engineering experience, with a strong focus on water utility and water resource project management and design. He is knowledgeable in the development and implementation of Capital Improvement Projects; preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates, contract development, management, and administration; and preparing technical and staff reports.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
San Bruno Avenues 3-1 Sewer and Water Main Replacement Project | City Of San Bruno, CA Matthew is providing project and construction management for this Project, which includes over 8,000 linear feet of PVC and DI water main installation throughout busy residential neighborhoods adjacent to San Bruno City Hall and downtown. Services provided include project oversight, resident outreach, construction management, billing/payments, and engineering submittal review.

St. Francis, Santa Cruz, San Diego and Guadalupe Water Main Project | City of Daly City, CA Matthew serves as the Project Engineer for waterline improvements along St. Francis Blvd., Santa Cruz Ave., San Diego Ave., and Guadalupe Ave. Due to aging infrastructure and insufficient fire flows, Daly City is replacing 2,800 linear feet of 2”, 4” and 8” CI water main along with hydrants and all necessary appurtenances. Other work includes removal of water service manifolds, replacement of all meter boxes (including traffic-rated boxes), and replacement of W-2 combination domestic/fire services. The project has reached the 35% design milestone and is under review with Daly City.

Ahwahnee Drive Water, Sewer, And Complete Street Repair Project | City Of Millbrae, CA Matthew served as the Project Engineer for waterline improvements along Ahwanhee Drive.

Due to the aging utility infrastructure and deteriorating roadway pavement, the City initiated a complete street repair project. Utility work included replacement of the existing sanitary sewer main, reconnection of sewer laterals, installation of new cleanouts and backflows, relocation of the existing water main, and replacement of water services up to the meter where necessary. The project also included rehabilitation of the existing pavement, installation of ADA compliant curb ramps, and spot repairs of concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk where deficiencies were noted. The existing streetlights along the corridor were upgraded with new streetlight poles and LED fixtures, new streetlight pull boxes were installed and a new streetlight conduit was installed in the roadway.

Water Main Replacement Program Projects | Various Locations, CA Matthew served as lead Designer and Project Manager (PM) for the California Water Service (Cal Water) Water Main Replacement Program in 2016 and 2017. As lead Designer and PM, Matt designed and facilitated installation of more than a dozen water main replacement projects in the regions of Woodside, Atherton, San Mateo, Los Altos, San Carlos, and Salinas.

All main was installed using open cut excavation utilizing both Ductile Iron (DI) and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipe. Bore and Case installation was also used on select projects to mitigate railroad crossings. In total, more than 25,000 linear feet of main was installed throughout California and totaled more than $20 million. Matt prepared the plans and specifications for these projects, assisted in obtaining permits, and provided construction support. Matt also helped to evaluate future main replacement locations through analysis of pipe life cycles and leak occurrences.

Assistant Sewer Project Manager | Town of Hillsborough, CA Mr. Pi assisted the Town of Hillsborough Sanitary with the management of the Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement Project Phase 1A and 1B Projects. These projects included replacement or rehabilitation of approximately 6,000 LF and 10,300 LF of existing 6-inch sanitary sewer pipe at varies locations throughout the Town using open cut and pipe bursting methods in the public right-of-way and along easement areas.

Rami

LICENSES &

CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer
State of California
| C96582

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science,
Civil Engineering
University of California Sacramento
| Sacramento, CA

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
ACEC Board Member
Board of Directors
Quality Control,
Office Quality Manager
Gharaibeh PE
Stormwater / Drainage
Mr. Gharaibeh is a Civil Engineer with experience managing and working on hydraulics and hydrology (H&H), roadway design, bridge inspections, and construction support. He has worked on a range of projects, large and small, and on design-build and design-bidbuild method of delivery. His experience includes preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) packages as well as various design supporting documents such as drainage reports, inspection reports, and basis of design reports. Rami has worked with a variety of agencies including USACE, California Department of Transportation, City of Oakland, City of Turlock, Marin County, and Amtrak. He is proficient in the use of HECRAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, Flowmaster, Hydraflow Express, AutoCAD, Civil3D, and multiple GIS software platforms.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Berry Creek School Replacement | City of Berry Creek, CA As the Project Manager for the Berry Creek School Reconstruction, Mr. Gharaibeh was responsible for the overall delivery of this critical infrastructure project. Mr. Gharaibeh managed all aspects of the site, civil and utility design, working closely with the client.

Walt Tyler School Replacement | County of El Dorado, CA As the Project Manager for the Berry Creek School Reconstruction, Mr. Gharaibeh was responsible for the overall delivery of this critical infrastructure project. Mr. Gharaibeh managed all aspects of the site, civil and utility design, working closely with the client.

CMACC Tonalea Day School Design Build | Pheonix, AZ
Responsibilities included designing stormwater infrastructure as part of Tonalea Day school reconstruction. The design included sizing inlets, curb cuts, pipes, drainage swales, detention basin, outflow structure and RSP.

Cannon Scollan Site Closure | City of Sacramento, CA
Responsibilities included designing stormwater infrastructure as part of landfill closure. The design included drainage swales, culverts, and rock slope protection.

AAFB MSW Landfill Repair | Yigo, Guam
Responsibilities included designing stormwater infrastructure as part of the landfill temporary closure. The design included drainage swales, culverts, and RSP.

Turlock CIP and Design | City of Turlock, CA
designed and produced PS&E packages for pavement rehabilitation project for 15 streets within the city limit. Responsibilities included evaluating existing drainage patterns and facilities for 28 major intersections, estimating the peak runoff, designing new storm water collection systems to mitigate existing ponding issues, utility research and verification, production of Traffic Control Plans (TCP), preparation of cost estimates, evaluation of survey data, and subsurface utility exhibits to support data requests.

Peykan

LICENSES &

CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer
State of California
| 51996
Board of Professional Engineers
and Land Surveyors
LEED AP Certificate,
United States Green Building Council
Project Management Certificate,
Bureau of Engineering,
City of Los Angeles
Certificate in Effective Negotiation,
Karrass Institute

EDUCATION
Master of Science,
Civil Engineering,
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science,
Civil Engineering,
University of Southern California
Abbassi PE, LEED AP
Facilities
Mr. Abbassi is an experienced executive-level leader for large programs in Public Works, Transportation, Development, and Municipal Engineering. Through the creation of a team environment and a project ownership atmosphere, he achieved outcomes that exceeded the expected performance levels. He consistently developed cohesive management teams and established and monitored short-range and long-range goals, budgets, and schedules.

Mr. Abbassi has collaborated with various regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the California Coastal Commission, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. He has engaged with development firms to reach common ground.

Mr. Abbassi, in his current role, manages the engineering for the CSG Southern California region and the CSG Facility program across the company's entire service area. Some of the more notable projects by his team include the Vallejo Navigation Center Homeless Shelter, Vallejo Police Department Headquarters, Sherwood Community Center in Salinas, Ventura Fire Stations 1–6 and Battalion Chief House, and Seccombe Park in the City of San Bernardino.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
SoFi Stadium at Hollywood Park | City of Inglewood, CA
Mr. Abbassi served as CSG’s project manager, overseeing the coordination of all plan reviews for the Los Angeles (NFL) Stadium at Hollywood Park. This project involved serving as a Construction Manager/General Contractor, where he coordinated the review of general building plans, as well as on-site improvements and off-site public works improvement requirements. Plan review tasks were performed in accordance with the latest Federal, State, and local codes and regulations. In collaboration with the City of Inglewood, the program management team and the architect, Mr. Abbassi, participated in meetings prior to plan submittal to address major code interpretation issues to ensure seamless processes during the review periods. His team approach with the stakeholders has provided and continues to facilitate swift turnaround times for the project team in the fast-paced environment inherent to this type of delivery method. As part of this project, Mr. Abbassi managed review and approval of 11 parking lots associated with the stadium as well as a 6,000-seat Performance Venue.

Rancho Mission Viejo – Land Development Project Manager | Orange County Public Works Department
Mr. Abbassi serves as CSG’s Project Manager, overseeing the review of development tracts during the entitlement review of submittals to infrastructure improvement plans for an “Expedited Plan Review Services” contract for the Rancho Mission Viejo Development (RMV).

RMV consists of 9 planning areas, each with multiple specific planning areas throughout a Master Planning Area. The area of development includes 23,000 acres, with 75% of the land preserved as The Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo. Once complete, the RMV will comprise 19,000 dwelling units, in addition to schools, shopping centers, entertainment venues, restaurants, and offices. Mr. Abbassi managed the review of each tract within the subareas, from the initial vesting and tentative tract map to the final map and recordation.

The scope also includes grading, streets, and stormwater, including hydrology and hydraulics analysis and design, as well as sewer plans—planning review for entitlement purposes. CSG is also tasked with reviewing and ensuring conformance to NPDES and SWPPP requirements, as well as adherence to all design requirements of the Regional Water Resources Board.

Gelareh

LICENSES &

CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management Professional (PMP),
Credential ID: 4162860
LEED AP BD+C
Credential ID: 10798303-AP-BD+C
Construction Manager in Training
(CMIT2)

EDUCATION
Master of Fine Art, Interior Design
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Interior Design
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Construction Management of America
(CMAA)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Adjunct Professor (2013-2015)
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
Teacher Advisor
American Society of Interior Designers
Student Chapter | San Diego, CA
Jokar PMP, LEED AP
Project Manager
Ms. Jokar serves as a Project Manager for CSG and its clients, bringing skills developed during more than 10 years of interior design and project management experience. She has extensive experience designing and building interiors for residential and commercial use, coupled with a passion for sustainable design.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Four Fire Stations HVAC Upgrade Projects and Beach Parking Structure Stair Tower Repair Project | City of Ventura, CA
Ms. Jokar serves as Project Manager and Field Representative/Construction Manager for the City of Ventura. She is overseeing the pre-construction and construction phase of four Fire Station projects, with a six-month construction duration, as well as the Parking Structure Stair Repair project, which began in December 2025. Her responsibilities include coordinating efforts among the City, design team, and contractors, leading coordination meetings, managing RFIs and submittals, tracking construction progress, monitoring quality control, and directing project closeout to ensure contractual compliance and a seamless transition to operational use.

City of Berkeley Building Assessment | City of Berkeley, CA Ms. Jokar supports the City of Berkeley as Project Manager, overseeing water testing for several City-owned buildings and implementing the resulting recommendations.

Town of Colma CIP Report | Town of Colma, CA
Ms. Jokar is assisting the Town in developing its Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2025–2030. This report is anticipated to be completed at the end of May 2026.

Town of Colma Title VI Plan | Town of Colma, CA
Ms. Jokar serves as a Project Manager for the Town of Colma Title VI Plan. She manages coordination with Town staff and subconsultants to ensure the timely delivery of the Plan. In addition, she is responsible for reviewing the plan and associated documentation to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and alignment with local agency requirements and guidelines.

Vallejo Navigation Center | City of Vallejo, CA
Ms. Jokar served as an Assistant Project Manager and supported the City of Vallejo during the construction phase of its $11 million Navigation Center project—an initiative aimed at providing critical housing and support services for the unhoused community. The project scope included construction of a 9,000 sq. ft. dormitory accommodating 125 residents, a 3,750 sq. ft. community services building offering medical, dental, and operational services, and two modified shipping containers providing restroom and shower facilities.

Her responsibilities included preparing and issuing requests for proposals (RFPs) to subconsultants, drafting consultant contracts, coordinating efforts between the City, design team, and contractors, and actively participating in weekly coordination meetings. She also maintained consistent communication with site operators and service providers to ensure alignment with project objectives. In addition, she assisted with reviewing and preparing change orders, managing RFIs and submittals, tracking construction progress, monitoring quality control, and supporting project closeout to ensure contractual compliance and a seamless transition to operational use.

Cesar

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science,
Civil Engineering |
University of Santo Tomas,
Philippines
Caronongan
Project Engineer
Mr. Caronongan is a Project Engineer with more than 27 years of experience in civil design including underground utility design (sewer, water and drainage), local roadway design, site design involving ADA compliant walkways, and construction management. This work has included conceptual design through final site layout, grading and drainage, utility coordination, construction estimating, specification writing, hydraulic analysis, and SWPPP preparation. Project types with which Mr. Caronongan has experience include land development design, site improvements, local roadway design, traffic calming, sewer rehabilitation and drainage improvements.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Britton School Sidewalk & Traffic Enhancements Project | City of Morgan Hill, CA Mr. Caronongan served as the Project Engineer for improvements surrounding the Britton School. The project included replacing existing sidewalk with a wider pedestrian friendly ADA compliant sidewalk pathway including new ramps and driveways. The roadway will narrow to accommodate this new ADA pathway.

Citywide 2018-2019 & 2019-2020 Pavement Rehabilitation Projects | City of Daly City, CA Mr. Caronongan served as the Project Engineer for two projects for simultaneously. Both projects involved pavement rehabilitation as well as traffic calming and pedestrian elements that include curb extensions, crosswalk and ADA improvements. His role involved design all ADA improvement elements associated with both projects.

Addison Avenue Safe Routes to Schools and Green Street Improvements Project | City of East Palo Alto, CA
Mr. Caronongan served as the design engineer for this safe routes to school / green street project. He assisted with the design of new curb, gutter, sidewalk and drainage improvements and stormwater quality/green streets measures to address the water ponding and flooding issues, and beautify the corridor at the same time. Mr. Caronongan assisted with a public outreach meeting at the beginning of design stage to listen to the community and stakeholder’s concerns.

Bicycle Lane Improvements on Pruneridge Avenue at Lawrence Expressway | City of Santa Clara, CA
Mr. Caronongan served as the design engineer for this bicycle lane gap closure crossing Lawrence Expressway. The scope of work included preparing various preliminary designs for staff evaluation, in the form of a Design evaluation memo. An optimal project was selected from this report. He assisted the City in preparing for community outreach and BPAC meetings for stakeholder feedback. He managed the completion of the PS&E package for the project, including construction support. Scope of work for the design includes realignment of the existing sidewalk, redesign of two ADA curb ramps, storm drain improvements and the reconfiguration of lane line striping on Pruneridge Avenue.

Sophie

LICENSES &

CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer,
State of California
| 68110
Professional Land Surveyor,
State of California
| 8998

NASSCO PACP / MACP /LACP
Certified | #U-1020-703010434

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science,
Civil Engineering
University of California Berkeley
| Berkeley, CA

TRAINING
California Subdivision Map Act
Annual Seminar
Bay Area Hydrology Model (BAHM)
Municipal Regional NPDES Permit
Provision C.3 & C.6
Truong PE, PLS
Project Manager
Ms. Truong has 25 years of practice in Municipal Engineering. She has expertise in all facets of private land development projects, supporting municipalities from Project Entitlements through recommendations for issuance of building and construction permits.

Her expertise is in reviewing projects for compliance with NPDES permit requirements, Local Ordinances, Project Conditions of Approval, CEQA mitigation measures, the State’s Subdivision Map Act and Land Surveyor’s Act, Coastal Development Permit conditions of approval, and any other permits or regulations enforced at the municipal, state, or federal level.

Ms. Truong’s strengths lie in her ability to effectively manage teams and sub-consultants, provide superior service, and deliver a thorough product on time and on-budget. Sophie takes pride in the on-going mentoring of staff and maintains a high level of productivity among her team members.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Various Projects | City of Daly City, CA
Ms. Truong provided Engineering Plan review and NPDES post-construction treatment measure review, inspection, and Operation & Maintenance Agreement review services for multiple small to mid-size residential and commercial projects in the City of Daly City, including but limited to Dick’s Sporting Goods within the Serramonte Shopping Center, the Annie St. 22- Lot Residential Subdivision, the Chinese Cemetery located at 4650 Callan Blvd, and the Garden Valley 50-Lot Subdivision.

The Dunes at Monterey Bay | City of Marina, CA
Ms. Truong reviewed all parcel and final maps associated with the residential and retail development of this 420-acre Specific Plan area located within in the former Fort Ord. This included phased parcel and final maps in commercially zoned areas, residential tract maps, and lot mergers. Ms. Truong met with City Planning and Engineering staff, and the Developer’s team to review and discuss the City’s specific plan requirements, the Disposition and Development Agreements, all existing easements, and access issues throughout the development.

General Vacation of Capitol Avenue & Lot Merger for the University Plaza Project | City of East Palo Alto, CA
Ms. Truong assisted the City Attorney and Engineering Staff with general procedures and document preparation, reviewed staff reports for Council Meetings, and reviewed all survey and mapping work prepared by the project developer in conjunction with the vacation of a public street that was currently in use. She assisted the City with public notifications and notifications to public utilities for relocations of utilities located within the street to be vacated. She also reviewed all documents associated with the lot merger for the project.

Safe Routes to School Project | City of San Mateo, CA
Ms. Truong served as the project manager for this federally funded project, which involves curb extensions, curb ramps, and rectangular rapid flashing beacons. In addition to preparing the PS&Es for work adjacent to three school sites, she managed to coordinate the work of four design consultants and assemble a single bid schedule and set of technical specifications in anticipation of the Caltrans E-76 Request to Proceed with Construction on behalf of the City.

6 Chi

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Structural Engineer
State of CA | 2728
Civil Engineer
State of CA | 33643
Civil Engineer
State of NV | 22985
Certified Building Official
Certified Building Plans Examiner
| 1061872
Certified Access Specialist

EDUCATION
Master of Science, Civil Engineering
| California Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
| California Polytechnic University
Master’s in business administration
| California Polytechnic University

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
California Building Officials Association
(CALBO)
International Code Council
Tran PE, SE, CBO, CASp
Build ing Off ic ia l / Pr incipal Structura l En gine er Mr. Tran provides professional structural engineering and Building Official services for CSG Consultants and its clients. He brings over 30 years of experience in the building industry, in-depth knowledge of both the California and International Building Code, and experience in all forms of structural construction, including steel, concrete, masonry, timber, and light-gauge steel materials.

Mr. Tran has worked for the County of Orange in various capacities including plan check supervisor, project engineer and Building Official. Through his experience in these roles, Mr. Tran developed a thorough working knowledge of the functions of the Building Department. Mr. Tran’s expertise includes review of complex commercial, industrial and residential structures for compliance with applicable building codes and ordinances, engineering standards and specifications, supplemental energy requirements, and ADA regulations.

R E L E V A N T E X P E R I E N C E
Plan Check Manager | City of Anaheim, CA
Mr. Tran’s responsibilities included: assigning plans to plan check engineers and follow-up to meet turnaround time; working with permit applicants, architects/engineers and plan check engineers to resolve code compliance issues; reviewing alternatives and making recommendations for approval on code modification requests; and providing inspectors, permit applicants, architects/engineers information on code requirements.

Senior Plan Check Engineer | City of Yorba Linda, CA
As a senior plan check engineer for the City, Mr. Tran reviewed building plans for code compliance, reviewed alternatives and made recommendations for approval on code modification requests, and provided inspectors, permit applicants, architects/engineers information on code requirements.

Building Official | City of Fullerton, CA
As a building official, Mr. Tran provided the following services: Working with permit applicants, architects/engineers and plan check engineers to resolve code compliance issues; issuing code interpretations/policies and approving code modifications; and performing site visits with building inspection staff to make final determination on construction problems for code compliance.

Building Official | City of Dana Point, CA
As a building official, Mr. Tran provided the following services: Working with permit applicants, architects/engineers and plan check engineers to resolve code compliance issues; issuing code interpretations/policies and approving code modifications; and performing site visits with building inspection staff to make final determination on construction problems for code compliance.

County Building Official, Plan Check Engineer & Project Engineer | County of Orange, CA Mr. Tran worked as a County employee with increasing responsibilities and promotions for over 33 years. He was the County Building Official during his last 10 years.

N O T A B L E P R O J E C T E X P E R I E N C E
Sofi Stadium & Performance Venue | City of Inglewood, CA Hollywood Park Casino & Parking Structure | City of Inglewood, CA Self-Storage Facility | City of Inglewood, CA
Ritz Carlton Resort and Hotel | City of Laguna Niguel, CA Pelican Hill Resort and Hotel | City of Newport Beach, CA 7-Story Coldwell Bank Office Building | City of Lake Forest, CA John Wayne Airport Terminal Building and Parking Structures | City of Santa Ana, CA 7-Story Orange County Juvenile Court Building | City of Orange, CA Theo Lacy Jail and Juvenile Hall | City of Orange, CA

7 Khanh

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer,
State of California
C51737
Certified Building Official
Certified Building Plans Examiner
ICC 879847

EDUCATION
Master of Science, Structural Engineering
California State University
of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Science,
Civil Engineering
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Code Adoption Committee
Chairperson (2022 & 2019) Orange
Empire Chapter of ICC
Code Development Committee
Chairperson (2021 & 2020) Orange
Empire Chapter of ICC
Code Adoption Committee (2016,
2013, 2010, 2007, 2004) | Orange
Empire Chapter of ICC
Chapter President (2006) Orange
Empire Chapter of ICC
Honorary Lifetime Member of the
Orange Empire Chapter of ICC |
Inducted in 2016
2009 Environmental Hero Award
(Southern California) Southern
California Edison
2008 Code Official of the Year Award
(National), 1st from California | ICC
2007 Building Department of the Year
Award (State) California Building
Officials Association
Nguyen PE, MS, CB O
Build ing Off ic ia l
Mr. Nguyen offers CSG’s clients expertise gained from over 30 years of professional experience in the building industry. Mr. Nguyen has an in-depth knowledge of the California Building Standards Codes and extensive experience with local building and safety regulations.

R E L E V A N T E X P E R I E N C E
Principal Plan Check Engineer| CSG Consultants, Inc.

Mr. Nguyen served as the Interim Building Official for the City of Stanton, City of Fullerton, City of Norwalk, City of El Segundo, City of La Habra, and City of Hawaiian Gardens in recent years and assisted those jurisdictions in recruiting for a permanent Building Official.

Mr. Nguyen performed both residential and non-residential plan review projects. His most notable residential project was a 3-story, 66-unit public housing complex, and his most notable and high profile non-residential project was the new Star Wars theme park for Disneyland in Anaheim.

Building Official/Acting Assistant Director/Interim Director | City of Costa Mesa, CA Mr. Nguyen implemented combination permits for efficiency in permit issuance and consistency in inspection. He administered and implemented four consecutive Fall Residential Remodeling Incentive Programs and two consecutive Build Green Incentive Programs.

Mr. Nguyen served in a supervisory role where he managed and oversaw 35 professional and technical employees in advance and current planning, permit processing center, building plan check, inspection, and code enforcement. He also served as the lead person on all automation issues and chaired the City Green Building Committee where he developed the City Council policy on Sustainability which includes the greenest standard for new municipal buildings in the country.

Building Official | City of Tustin, CA
Mr. Nguyen provided building plan review of the division budget of $1.3 million. He also administered the FEMA flood program for the City and implemented several stormwater inspection programs to comply with the 3rd term NPDES permit. As a Building Official, Mr.

Nguyen managed and oversaw 11 professional and technical employees in permit processing, building plan check, inspection, and code enforcement.

Permit and Plan Check Manager | City of Huntington Beach, CA Mr. Nguyen’s expertise included review calculations and designs of complex projects with applicable building codes and ordinances, engineering standards and specifications. He administered and enforced the City’s Unreinforced Masonry Building ordinance, as well as designed and implemented the Plan Check Log and Interactive Voice Response system.

Structural Plan Check Engineer | City of Los Angeles, CA Mr. Nguyen was a Structural Plan Check Engineer with responsibility in reviewing calculations and designs of plans for a wide variety of commercial and residential projects to ensure compliance with Building and Zoning codes. He performed numerous damage assessment inspections and structural plan reviews after multiple major disasters including the Northridge earthquake and the aftermath of the Rodney King Riot.

NOTABLE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Disneyland | City of Anaheim, CA Mr. Nguyen provided building plan review for Star Wars Galaxy Edge in Disneyland, in the City of Anaheim.

8 Fred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Building Official by CALBO
Certified Plans Examiner by ICC
Certified Accessibility Specialist by ICC
Certified Energy Plans Examiner by
California Energy Commission
Registered Civil Engineer in California,
Arizona, and British Colombia-Canada

EDUCATION
MS, Structural Engineering
California State University, Pomona, CA
BS, Civil Engineering
California State University, Pomona, CA

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
California Building Officials (CALBO)
International Code Council (ICC)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Lecturer for seven years
University of California, Irvine, CA
Civil Engineering Review Course
Lecturer/Associate Professor
for three years
Cal State Polytechnic University,
Pomona, CA
Marzara MS, PE, CBO
Principal Plan Check Engineer
Mr. Marzara has more than 35 years of experience, including working as a Senior Plan Check Engineer and a Chief Building Official prior to joining CSG. Mr. Marzara is a Principal Plan Check Engineer and has significant experience and a sound educational background that provide excellent qualifications. He has a proven ability to work effectively with others under a broad range of conditions and varying environments. He is quality-conscious and dedicated to producing quality results. He has the ability to make critical decisions within strict timelines.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Principal Plan Check Engineer | CSG Consultants, Orange, CA Mr. Marzara have been working in the cities of Laguna Beach and Tustin reviewing complex residential and commercial projects and training the building department staffs including plan checkers, inspectors and permit technicians. Mr. Marzara helped the professionals, contractors, and property owners over the counter in those two cities and assist them for obtaining their building permits,

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Chief Building Official | City of Lake Forest, CA
Mr. Marzara has over 8 years of serving the City of Lake Forest as their Chief Building Official.

The City received the Building Department of the Year Award in 2018-2019 while he was in charge of the Building Department. His responsibilities included managing the building department and supervisors to plan examiners, inspectors, permit technicians, and administrative assistants also, reviewing complete plan review of many large and complicated projects including the new Lake Forest City Hall campus with construction cost of 70 million dollars. He worked with the community development department and finance department preparing all reports and statistics. His work with the Energov program for daily business activities, prepared and implemented the process of code adoptions once every three years.

Senior Plan Check Engineer | County of Orange, CA
Mr. Marzara reviewed plans for code compliance for many expensive constructions of residential and commercial buildings. He completed coordination with grading section for foundation and drainage code compliance.

Senior Plan Check Engineer | City of Mission Viejo, CA
Mr. Marzara completed plan review for residential and commercial buildings, acting as the Building Official as needed. He worked closely with architects/ engineers to solve any issues of code compliance. Mr. Marzara reviewed two large apartment complexes in Mission Viejo, Adagio on the Green and Los Alisos at Mission Viejo. Both projects involved with accessibility requirements as well as structural/ architectural, plus life safety.

Plan Check Engineer | City of Santa Ana, CA
For over twenty years, Mr. Marzara was a plan check engineer for the City of Santa Ana. His responsibilities included handling architectural and structural plan evaluation for various types of construction and occupancy groups. He handled duties within building safety department. He was directly accountable for assigning and scheduling workflow/ projects as well as supervising and evaluating staff members.

Project Engineer Langston & Associates | City of Santa Ana, CA For three years, Mr. Marzara interacted closely with various clients, architects and other industry personnel to implement the design process of both commercial and residential buildings. He managed the structural design requirements for concrete and steel with respect to essential hazardous and irregular types and styles of buildings. He prepared budgets and estimates.

16 Mark

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Building Official
Combination Inspector
CA Commercial Building Inspector
CA Commercial Electrical Inspector
CA Commercial Plumbing Inspector
CA Commercial Mechanical Inspector
CA Residential Building Inspector
CA Residential Electrical Inspector
CA Residential Plumbing Inspector
CA Residential Mechanical Inspector
CA Combination Inspector
CA Plans Examiner
| ICC 1110134-J4
B-General Building Contractor (inactive)
| 746154

EDUCATION
Light Construction and Development
Management Certificate Program
University of California, Irvine
Liberal Studies
California State University | Fullerton, CA

Carnahan CBO
Building Official / Building Inspection Supervisor
Mr. Carnahan serves as a building official and inspection manager for CSG Consultants. He has over 37 years of experience in the building industry, 20 of which were in the public sector with progressive responsibility at the City of Huntington Beach. He has a sound knowledge of construction methods and materials, principals of structural design, engineering and building inspection. As part of managing CSG’s Southern California inspection staff, Mr. Carnahan developed an inspection program to train and develop the skills of new and experienced inspectors.

R E L E V A N T E X P E R I E N C E
Building Manager/Building Official | City of Huntington Beach, CA The City of Huntington Beach created the Building Manager position for Mr. Carnahan which he performed for eight years. While managing the Building Department, he directed staff, ensured that professional work standards are met, and emphasized the importance of quality customer service. Mr. Carnahan attained pertinent knowledge and understanding of federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations including the ADA, OSHA, CALOSHA, California Codes, and the City of Huntington Beach Municipal Codes, including enforcement of zoning requirements and ordinances. He was also: a combination inspector assigned to single and multifamily housing, the Hyatt Regency Resort, and numerous commercial and industrial projects; the supervising inspector for the Strand development; and managed the plan check and inspection process from entitlement to issuance of certificate of occupancy on numerous complicated projects (Costco at Bella Terra, The Village at Bella Terra Apartments, Beach Promenade, and Edinger Plaza). He worked with the Director of Community Development and Senior Administrative Analyst to develop, modify and administer the Building Division budget and monitor expenditures. While managing the building department, Mr. Carnahan completed two cycles of the code adoption process from: writing legislative drafts, requests for legal services (RLS), request for council action (RCA’s), council readings and finished the adoption process by sending the approved municipal codes to the California Building Standards Commission for filing.

Inspection Supervisor | City of Huntington Beach, CA
As an inspection supervisor, Mr. Carnahan: coordinated inspection activities with other city departments, contractors and developers; established and maintained a cooperative working relationship with those contacted in the course of work; communicated effectively both verbally and in writing; participated in professional and public meetings as required; and worked with others to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and accurately project consequences of proposed actions for daily issues, large or small, including monitoring work flow. When working with the City Council, he prepared and reviewed correspondence, studies, reports, and requests for council action.

Inspector I, II, & III | City of Huntington Beach, CA
Mr. Carnahan was a Building Inspector for many years at the City of Huntington Beach.

NOTABLE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Projects Prior to Joining CSG
Pacific City Huntington Beach | City of Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach Senior Center| City of Huntington Beach, CA Hardin Hyundai | City of Huntington Beach, CA

Ken Manera
Senior Construction Observer/Inspector

EDUCATION
▪ Multiple courses in Construction Technology and Methods of Construction Observation at Cal Poly Pomona ▪ Military experience and completion of Engineering/Construction related classes at the San Bernardino Valley College

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Mr. Manera has over forty (40) years of experience, having worked for the Cities of Redlands, Ontario, and San Bernardino County, as well as for private consulting firms (retired from the City of Ontario after thirty (30) years).

His experience includes public works inspection, and field and office engineering for new street improvements and existing roadway infrastructure, including curbs, gutters, curb ramps, driveway approaches, sub-base/base materials, Full Depth Reclamation (FDR), grind/overlay, slurry, chip, and cape sealing, Asphalt Rubber Hot Mix (ARHM), Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavement, petromat, and signage/striping. He has also worked on sewer, waterline, and storm drain systems; parks; airports; commercial and residential developments; irrigation and landscaping; and underground facility installation projects. He has extensive experience ensuring compliance with contract documents, Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook), standard plans, state laws, local ordinances, NPDES standards, Caltrans Standard Plans/Specifications, and proper construction practices.

PRIOR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
➢ LAE Associates, Inc. – Senior Construction Observer/Inspector ▪ In April 2025, Mr. Manera will be assigned as the Construction Inspector for the Western Municipal Water District’s $3.2 million Orangecrest Water Main Replacement Project at Gustin Road, Gila Way, Colt Street, and Woodlake Drive. The project involves installing 7,715 LF of 8-inch and 6 LF of 10-inch PVC, replacing 775 LF of steel pipe, installing hydrants and air release valves, and asphalt and unpaved road restoration. ▪ In June 2024, he completed inspecting Western Municipal Water District’s $3.5 million Westerly Drive, New Ridge Drive, Bay Ridge Drive, Riverside Avenue, and Dallas Avenue Water Main Replacement Project. The project involved installation of 3,650 LF of 8" and 1,500 LF of 12" PVC, 13 hydrants, 20 gate valves (8", 12", 16"), 94 water services, and 8,400 SY of asphalt. Scope also included 7,200 SY of unpaved road restoration. ▪ In December 2023, he completed the inspection of a $3.2 million Potable Water Main Replacement Project in three separate areas of the City of El Monte. Scope included traffic control, 5,000 LF of 8" PVC C900 DR waterline, 1,100 LF of 12" DI waterline, 108 service laterals, 15 hydrant removal/replacements, waterline tie-ins, compaction testing, concrete/cross-gutter replacement, and pavement improvements. ▪ In January 2023, he completed providing inspection services for the $700,000 Claremont Boulevard and Monte Vista Avenue Accessibility Improvement Project for the City of Claremont. Scope included removal/replacement of curb ramp, curb, gutter, cross gutter, sidewalk, curb/parkway drains, pull box, tree removal, installation of conduit, conductor, push-button assembly, lighted sign, streetlight, grouted cobble, signing, striping, and AC paving.
▪ In June 2022, he completed the inspected a federally funded Gold Line Station Pedestrian Linkage Project for the City of Arcadia. The improvements included curb extensions, curb ramps, crosswalks, pedestrian signals, landscaping, street furniture such as benches, trash receptacles, pedestrian scaled lightings, wayfinding, bike lanes, out-door sidewalk dining areas, planted medians, bike racks, and signage. ▪ He provided Alternate Construction Observation/Inspection services for a federally funded Bicycle Facilities Improvement Project in the City of Arcadia, which was completed in March 2022. The proposed bicycle facilities connected to existing bike infrastructure, transit hubs, and various regional and local destinations, effectively closing network gaps.

Jesse Joseph Di Stefano
Construction Observer/Inspector

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Mr. Di Stefano has over thirty-five (35) years of experience in Engineering and the Construction field, including eighteen (18) years with the City of Roseburg. He has extensive experience in managing and inspecting the construction of new water main lines, service connections, fire hydrants, and valve installations, as well as the repair, removal, and replacement of various water main lines. He has also inspected pump houses and pressure reducing stations. His experience includes concrete improvements (curb and gutter, spandrel, cross gutter, sidewalk, curb ramps) and pavement improvements (asphalt concrete, slurry seal, cape seal).

PRIOR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
➢ LAE Associates, Inc. – Construction Observer/Inspector ▪ In October 2025, he successfully completed being the Construction Observer for the $1.2 million City of Lomita’s Street Reconstruction Zone G – Phase 1 Project. The project involved traffic control, clearing and grubbing, and the removal and construction of sidewalks, cross gutters, curb and gutters, and curb ramps.

It included constructing PCC retaining curb, removing 26,640 CY of pavement and base, and adding 2,565 tons of Asphalt Concrete and 1,370 CY of Crushed Aggregate Base. The work also included adjusting manhole frames, valve boxes, and installing striping, markings, and reflectors. ▪ In October 2024, Mr. Di Stefano completed inspection of the City of El Monte’s $725,000 Clora Place and Schmidt Road Street Improvement Project. The project consists of cold milling existing asphalt concrete pavement, removing and constructing full depth asphalt concrete pavement, constructing asphalt concrete overlays, crack sealing, curb and gutter, curb ramps, driveway, installing signing and striping, and removing and planting trees.
▪ He was assigned as Alternate Construction Observer for the City of El Monte’s Water Main Replacement South of Bryant Road Between Peck Road & Tyler Avenue Project, City of Claremont’s City Wide Street Resurfacing Project, City of Lomita’s 247th Street Area Water Main Replacement Project, and City of Diamond Bar's Area 3 Residential and Collector Streets Rehabilitation and Arterial Street Rehabilitation Project.
➢ City of Roseburg – Engineer Technician
▪ Mr. Di Stefano’s experience includes providing engineering, administrative, management, construction inspection support, and specialized backflow testing for a variety of Public Works Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, including water systems and both new and existing streets. The projects’ details include concrete work such as sidewalks, curbs, gutters, cross-gutters, curb ramps, paving, various pipelines, trench backfill, restoration, irrigation/landscaping, and other associated improvements. ▪ He assisted with contract administration and inspection for all new water main construction projects. He coordinated project advertisements for construction, attended pre-bid meetings and bid openings, prepared bid tabulations, and performed bid reviews. He coordinated work with contractors, designers, and City engineering staff, and scheduled and participated in pre-construction, kick-off, field, and weekly progress meetings. He also coordinated the review of contractor submittals, including construction schedules, in collaboration with the design engineer, contractors, and City staff. ▪ He worked on and inspected a 36” water transmission project, a 20” HDPE water main over a bridge crossing, pump stations, pressure-reducing stations, various fire hydrant and vault installations. He also oversaw the installation of 8”, 12”, and 16” ductile iron pipe water mains, including thrust blocks for fire hydrants and bends at 11¼°, 22½°, 45°, and 90°, as well as mega lugs. ▪ As a Project Assistant and/or Public Works Inspector for the City, he coordinated with contractors’ foremen, inspected traffic control, lane closures, and detours, and reviewed project schedules and construction details

Roy Zaragoza
Construction Observer/Inspector

EDUCATION
▪ Junior College Courses

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Mr. Zaragoza is an experienced construction professional with over forty-six (46) years of expertise across various disciplines. He has a strong work ethic and is fluent in both English and Spanish. As a lead inspector on large utility projects, including road paving, water mains, pump stations, streets, curbs and gutters, sewer systems, and other public infrastructure projects, he excelled in inspecting concrete structures, preparing detailed daily reports, and attending meetings with contractors and stakeholders. With a keen eye for detail, he meticulously completed and submitted logs and documentation during mechanical piping inspections, promptly identifying and rejecting defective products and materials that failed to meet specifications. He played a critical role in developing and implementing inspection procedures, policies, best practices, and competency requirements, performing visual and non-destructive testing inspections to identify defects. Additionally, he ensured quality control by verifying and approving incoming materials through specification checks and measurement tests, consistently upholding high standards throughout his career.

PRIOR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
➢ LAE Associates, Inc. – Senior Construction Observer/Inspector ▪ Since October 2025, he has been assigned the Construction Observer/Inspector of the City of Claremont’s Arrow Highway Transit Improvements, First Street Pavement Rehabilitation, and Indian Hill Boulevard I-10 Street Improvements Project.
▪ Since September 2025, he has provided City of El Monte Encroachment Permit inspections for Southern California Edison utility work.
▪ In April 2025, Mr. Zaragoza was assigned as the Construction Inspector for the Western Municipal Water District’s $4 million Lake Matthews Water Main Replacement Project at Barton Street, Rancho Verde Circle, Rancho Viejo Drive, Saddle Crest Place, and Rawhide Lane. The project included installing 5,916 LF of 8-inch and 1,463 LF of 12-inch PVC, abandoning 9,148 LF of lines, and installing valves, hydrants, and 101 service laterals. Surface restoration covered 9,575 SY of asphalt and 4,076 SY of unpaved road. Additional scope included trench safety, SWPPP compliance, and potholing, ensuring system connections.
▪ In August 2024, he was assigned as the Construction Inspector for the City of Claremont’s $1.8 million City Wide Street Resurfacing Project. This project involves slurry seal of public residential streets located between Arrow Highway and Foothill Boulevard, from Town Avenue to Indian Hill Boulevard High Point Drive, Auto Center Drive, and the Indian Hill Boulevard section under the Interstate 10 Freeway overpass will receive a 2-inch full grind and pave treatment. ▪ In August 2024, he completed the inspection services for the $990,000 College Avenue Pedestrian and Bike Improvements for the City of Claremont. The project scope consists of mobilization, traffic control, SWPPP, clearing/grubbing of removal and replacement of concrete curb, gutter, cross-gutter, sidewalk, retaining curb, as well as removal and replacement of Asphalt Concrete (AC), detectable warning surface, installation of river rock cobble, traffic signal removal/installation and signage/striping.
▪ Mr. Zaragoza, as part of LAE, has recently undertaken the role of providing Construction Observation Services. As the designated Construction Observer for $2 million City of Arcadia Downtown Alley Improvement Project, Roy played a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of the proposed enhancements. Completed in March 2025, his responsibilities encompassed monitoring the construction activities to guarantee compliance with approved plans, specifications, and industry standards. Roy diligently inspected the installation of various elements, including but not limited to concrete pavement with integral color paving and/or sandblast etching, ribbon gutter, ADA ramps, utility adjustments, HDPE pipe networks, driveway approaches, catch basins, striping, pedestrian lighting, and wayfinding signs. His keen eye for detail allows him to identify potential issues before they escalate, facilitating prompt resolution and preventing delays. This project involved comprehensive street rehabilitation along two key City alleys:

William Krueger
Construction Observer/Inspector

EDUCATION
▪ Associate of Science Degree in Water Supply Engineering from Valley College, San Bernardino, CA – 2007

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Mr. Krueger has over twenty-five (25) years of experience supporting water system operations and overseeing field construction activities for major water infrastructure projects. His background includes inspection and coordination of waterline replacement work, meter installations, hydrant upgrades, system shutdowns, and service relocations across multiple Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. He has participated in projects involving abandonment of existing waterlines, installation of new steel and ductile iron mains, hot tap procedures, disinfection with sodium hypochlorite, pressure reducing valve installations, and multi-phase replacement programs serving residential and commercial customers. His expertise further includes AMR/AMI technology implementation, route map analysis, statistical reporting, and supervision of field staff performing inspections, testing, and maintenance activities.

PRIOR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
➢ LAE Associates, Inc. – Construction Observer/Inspector ▪ Mr. Krueger provides reliable Construction Inspection support to ensure project quality and compliance across various city clients.
▪ He provided inspection coverage for Western Municipal Water District’s $3.2 million Orangecrest Water Main Replacement Project at Gustin Road, Gila Way, Colt Street. The project involved installation and replacement of water pipelines, valves, and hydrants to improve system reliability. Work included restoration, testing, disinfection, and compliance with City and County standards. ▪ He provides inspection coverage for City of Diamond Bar’s $8,800,000 Diamond Bar Boulevard Complete Streets Project. The project involved pavement rehabilitation, curb and gutter construction, and installation of ADA-compliant pedestrian features. Work also included traffic signal upgrades, street lighting, and landscaping improvements.
➢ West Valley Water District, Rialto, CA – Chief Water System Operator/Meters 2002 – 2025 ▪ Mr. Krueger successfully managed the AMR/AMI Meter Replacement Project converting 22,000 manually read accounts to drive-by AMR/AMI. He oversees daily meter department operations, supervises six employees, and directs field customer service activities. He provides technical support to field staff, reviews map work and statistical reports, and assigns daily service and repair tasks. Mr. Krueger conducts inspections to ensure meters are fully functional and coordinates meter routes, new construction installations, and water service connects and disconnects. He leads commercial water and fire service account activities, new service inspections, and meter installations. He also manages the annual Meter Testing Program and AMR/AMI Vault Lid Retrofit projects, performs statistical analysis of operational data, and coordinates hydrant meter account management to ensure efficient service delivery. ➢ West Valley Water District, Rialto, CA – Engineering Inspector 1999 – 2002 ▪ Waterline Replacement Project – Sierra/Riverside to Sierra Lakes Parkway: Mr. Krueger supported construction activities for a major waterline replacement along Sierra/Riverside to Sierra Lakes Parkway.

His work included observing and coordinating the replacement of existing waterlines and associated fire hydrants, ensuring proper installation and field compliance with project requirements. He also monitored activities involving the abandonment of the existing waterline in place and the execution of a hot tap with valve insertion. Project Cost: $2 million.

EXPERIENCE
28 Years with N&M
40 Years Total

EDUCATION
MBA, 1998, University of California Davis
M.S., Geotechnical Engineering, 1989,
University of California Berkeley
B.S., Civil Engineering, 1987, University of
California Berkeley

REGISTRATIONS
PE 49665 (California)
GE 2509 (California)
Nuclear Gauge Operator Certification

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers
EXPERIENCE
Garreth Saiki,
PE, GE
Principal Engineer
As a Principal Engineer for Ninyo & Moore, Mr. Saiki coordinates and conducts geotechnical evaluations for residential, commercial, and public facilities, including water infrastructure, highways, railroads, airports, public and private buildings, and bridges; performs slope stability analyses, flexible and rigid pavement design, and underground pipeline design; prepares and reviews geotechnical reports; and provides geotechnical design parameters and recommendations for shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, insitu ground remediation and earthwork; reviews laboratory results, project plans and specifications; Mr. Saiki also provides project coordination and oversees scheduling of field activities, supervises staff-level geologists and engineers, supervises field technicians and special inspectors, reviews project plans and specifications, and reviews laboratory test results for conformance with the project documents, including the Uniform Building Code (UBC), California Building Code (CBC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), State Department of Transportation (Caltrans), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook).

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Laguna Niguel, Pacific Island Drive Drainage Improvements: Principal Engineer retained for geotechnical testing services during construction of the Pacific Island Drive Drainage Improvements project in Laguna Niguel, California.

The project consisted of drainage and wall improvements including a new 21- inch reinforced concrete pipe storm drain, corrugated metal pipe riser, geotextile reinforcement mat, debris bollards, concrete retaining wall, curb and gutter and asphalt concrete pavement. Services included geotechnical field observation, sampling and testing to help verify that the construction materials incorporated into the subject project complied with the project documents.

County of Orange, On-Call Construction Inspection and Materials Testing Services: Serving as Principal Engineer providing oversight for on-call geotechnical and materials testing services during the various construction and reconstruction type projects located throughout Orange County, California. Our geotechnical and materials engineering, as well as field materials testing and deputy inspection personnel have worked closely with the Counties staff in order to assist in them in ensuring that each project is constructed in accordance with the approved documents.

City of Newport Beach On-Call Geotechnical Engineering Services: Project Manager for on-call geotechnical and materials testing for various capital improvement projects to support the City of Newport Beach. Services included preparing geotechnical engineering reports such as pavement design and final compaction reports, preparation of various geotechnical engineering studies such as slope stability analysis; and provide other geotechnical services. report that presented our findings and recommendations, as well as conducting geotechnical observation and field testing during various types of projects, observation and testing of street subgrade, aggregate base, asphaltic concrete (AC), Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) materials; perform compaction testing of various materials.

Garreth M. Saiki, PE, GE | Ninyo & Moore | Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants 1

EDUCATION
B.S. (Civil Engineering) 1995

REGISTRATION
California
Professional Civil Engineer
C69467
Professional Traffic Engineer
TR2565
Idaho
Professional Civil Engineer
(ID) 20918

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Traffic Signal Design
Signing & Striping Design
Traffic Control Plan Development
Street and Pathway Lighting
Design
Intelligent Transportation Systems
(ITS)
Traffic Operations and Signal
Timing
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and
Level of Service (LOS) Analysis
Traffic Impact and Parking Studies
Transportation and Corridor
Planning
Active Transportation and
Multimodal Design
CEQA/NEPA Documentation and
Review
Project Management and
Coordination
Plan Review and Check Services

CAREER SUMMARY

CAREER SUMMARY
Mr. Thomas J. Wheat, PE, TE, is a professional engineer with over 30 years of experience in traffic engineering and transportation planning. As President and Principal Engineer of TJW Engineering, he provides executive and technical leadership across all of the firm’s core services, including traffic engineering, transportation planning, and roadway lighting design. He is licensed as a Professional Civil Engineer in both California and Idaho, and as a Professional Traffic Engineer in California. Mr. Wheat is recognized for his technical expertise, practical design approach, and strong commitment to client service, guiding the firm’s continued growth and reputation for clear, buildable, and wellcoordinated plans.

Mr. Wheat’s experience covers all aspects of traffic engineering and lighting design, including traffic signals, signing and striping, traffic control, street lighting, fiber optic interconnect, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and traffic operations. He continues to play an active role in design, plan preparation, and constructability review, working directly with agencies to ensure that each project is functional, compliant, and buildable. His work emphasizes practical design, consistency with standards, and seamless integration between disciplines to achieve efficient and implementable solutions. He also provides technical direction and quality control across all design efforts, ensuring that lighting and traffic engineering projects meet agency requirements and project objectives. His ongoing involvement in construction support, field coordination, and response to contractor inquiries ensures that TJW’s designs are implemented as intended and maintain a high level of quality through completion.

In addition to his design work, Mr. Wheat has extensive experience in transportation planning and analysis, including the preparation and review of traffic impact studies, circulation plans, parking analyses, and environmental documentation under CEQA and NEPA. His expertise includes Level of Service (LOS) analysis, Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) evaluation, and signal operations, supported by modeling tools such as Synchro, SimTraffic, and PTV Vistro. He is skilled at interpreting analytical results and translating them into practical design and operational recommendations that meet agency objectives and community goals. With a comprehensive understanding of both design and analysis, Mr.

Wheat provides leadership and technical insight that ensure each TJW project is coordinated, data-driven, and aligned with broader transportation system needs.

THOMAS J. WHEAT, P.E., T.E.

Principal-in-Charge / Owner

EDUCATION
A.S., CAD Technology/General
Engineering, 2005

REGISTRATION
Lighting Certified - National
Council on Qualifications for
the Lighting Professions
(NCQLP)
Lighting Specialist - American
Lighting Association (ALA)
FAA - Unmanned Aircraft
System (sUAS) Remote Pilot

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Traffic Signal Design
Signing & Striping Design
Traffic Control Design
Streetlight Design
Low Voltage Design
Photometric Analysis
Pathway Lighting Design
Intelligent Transportation
Systems
Active Transportation Planning
Roundabout Design
Agi32
Visual Lighting Software
AutoCAD

CAREER SUMMARY

CAREER SUMMARY
Mr. John Stallworth, LC, LS, brings twenty years of experience in traffic engineering and roadway lighting design, providing comprehensive infrastructure solutions for public agencies and private developers throughout California. As a Lighting Certified (LC) professional by the Specialist (National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP) and a Lighting LS) certified by the American Lighting Association, he leads TJW Engineering’s lighting group with a focus on technical excellence, innovation, and performance.

Since becoming Vice President of TJW Engineering in January 2025, Mr. Stallworth has expanded his role to include project oversight, client coordination, and technical leadership for the firm’s engineering team. He manages complex, multi-discipline projects and plays a key role in mentoring junior staff and driving quality assurance across all phases of project delivery.

Mr. Stallworth specializes in the design of street lighting, pathway lighting, onproperty illumination, and parking lot lighting systems. He utilizes AGi32 and Visual Lighting Software to ensure compliance with Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) standards, state and local energy codes, and the National Electrical Code (NEC). His lighting designs emphasize visibility, uniformity, and energy efficiency—supported by detailed calculations for luminance, illuminance, voltage drop, load, pole spacing, and fixture placement.

In addition to his lighting expertise, Mr. Stallworth’s experience encompasses traffic signal system design, signing and striping layouts, signal coordination systems, temporary traffic control plans, and modern roundabout design. This broad technical foundation allows him to evaluate and coordinate across multiple disciplines, ensuring constructible and agency-compliant designs.

Mr. Stallworth is also certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a Remote Pilot under the Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) program and regularly employs drone technology for site surveys, photometric documentation, and project validation. His well-rounded experience in design, construction coordination, and plan review enables him to deliver innovative, reliable, and tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of cities and agencies statewide.

JOHN STALLWORTH, LC, LS
Vice President / Lead Designer

Appendix 2
Acknowledgement of Addenda

CSG PROPOSAL TO THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

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CSG PROPOSAL TO THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

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Exhibit “B” InsuranceSpecifications

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EXHIBIT “B” INSURANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Without limiting CONSULTANT’s indemnification of CITY, and prior to performing any work under this AGREEMENT or receiving any compensation, CONSULTANT shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this AGREEMENT, policies of insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a form that is satisfactory to CITY.

General liability insurance. CONSULTANT shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. The policy must include contractual liability that has not been amended. Any endorsement restricting standard ISO “insured contract” language will not be accepted. The policy shall name the City of Laguna Hills, and its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds.

Umbrella or excess liability insurance. [If required to meet higher limits].

Umbrella liability insurance requirements. CONSULTANT shall obtain and maintain an umbrella liability insurance policy that offers comprehensive coverage. This policy must include coverage for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, and it should extend to encompass commercial general liability, automobile liability, and employer’s liability. The policy must incorporate the following terms and conditions:
• Drop-down feature. This feature activates if any primary insurance becomes partially or wholly uncollectible for any reason, excluding the bankruptcy or insolvency of the primary insurer.
• Claims handling. Coverage must be administered on a “pay on behalf of” basis, as opposed to reimbursement model, to ensure direct payment of claims by the insurer. • Concurrency of coverage. The policy effective dates must align with those of the underlying primary insurance policies to ensure continuous coverage.

Excess liability insurance requirements. The CONSULTANT shall obtain and maintain an excess liability insurance policy. This policy must be structured to provide additional coverage over the CONSULTANT’s existing commercial general liability, automobile liability, and employer’s liability policies. The requirements for the policy are as follows:
• Follow-form coverage. The policy adheres strictly to the terms and conditions of the underlying policies, ensuring seamless integration of coverage. • Drop-down provision. This provision states that the excess policy will respond as primary coverage in the event that the underlying insurer is unable to pay a claim due to insolvency, unless an insolvency exclusion specifically applies. • Claims handling. Coverage must be administered on a “pay on behalf of” basis, as opposed to a reimbursement model, to ensure direct payment of claims by the insurer.
• Concurrency of coverage. The policy effective dates must align with those of the underlying policies to prevent any gaps in coverage.

Automobile liability insurance. CONSULTANT shall maintain automobile insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of CONSULTANT arising out of or in connection with the work to be performed under this AGREEMENT, including coverage for any owned, hired, non-owned, or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than$1,000,000.00 combined single limit for each accident.

Workers’ compensation insurance. CONSULTANT shall maintain Workers’

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Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance (with limits of at least $1,000,000 dollars). CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY, along with the certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers.

Professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance. CONSULTANT shall maintain professional liability insurance that covers the services to be performed in connection with this AGREEMENT, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the effective date of this AGREEMENT and CONSULTANT agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period of no less than three years after completion of the services required by this AGREEMENT.

Other provisions or requirements:

Proof of insurance. CONSULTANT shall provide certificates of insurance and required endorsements to CITY as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein. Insurance certificates and endorsements must be approved by CITY prior to commencement of performance. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with CITY for the contract period and any additional length of time required thereafter. CITY reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.

Duration of coverage. CONSULTANT shall procure and maintain for the contract period and any additional length of time required thereafter, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, or financial loss, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by CONSULTANT, their agents, representatives, employees, or subconsultants/ subcontractors. If this AGREEMENT involves construction, CONSULTANT must maintain general liability and umbrella or excess liability insurance for as long as there is a statutory exposure to completed operations claims. CITY and its officers, officials, employees, and agents shall continue as additional insureds under such policies.

Primary/noncontributing. Coverage provided by CONSULTANT shall be primary and any insurance or self-insurance procured or maintained by CITY shall not be required to contribute with it. The limits of insurance required herein may be satisfied by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and non-contributory basis for the benefit of CITY before the CITY’s own insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured.

CITY’s rights of enforcement. In the event any policy of insurance required under this AGREEMENT does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, 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’s payments. In the alternative, CITY may cancel this AGREEMENT.

Acceptable insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders’ Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by CITY.

Waiver of subrogation. With the exception of Professional Liability, all insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant to this AGREEMENT shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against CITY, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees, and volunteers or

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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/subcontractors.

Enforcement of contract provisions (non estoppel). CONSULTANT acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of CITY to inform CONSULTANT of noncompliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on the CITY nor does it waive any rights hereunder.

Requirements not limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits on other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the CONSULTANT maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the CITY requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by the CONSULTANT.

Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the CITY.

Notice of cancellation. CONSULTANT agrees to oblige its insurance agent or broker and insurers to provide to CITY with a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation (except for nonpayment for which a ten (10) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each required coverage. If any of the CONSULTANT’s insurers are unwilling to provide such notice, then Consultant shall have the responsibility of notifying the CITY immediately in the event of CONSULTANT’s failure to renew any of the required insurance coverages, or insurer’s cancellation or non-renewal.

Additional insured status. General liability, automobile liability, and umbrella/excess liability insurance policies shall provide or be endorsed to provide that CITY and its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be additional insureds under such policies.

Prohibition of undisclosed coverage limitations. None of the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to CITY and approved of in writing.

Separation of insureds. A severability of interests provision must apply for all additional insureds ensuring that Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of liability. The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross-liability exclusions.

Pass through clause. CONSULTANT agrees to ensure that its subconsultants, subcontractors, and any other party who is brought onto or involved in the project/service by CONSULTANT (hereinafter collectively “subcontractor”), provide the same minimum insurance coverage and endorsements required of CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. However, in the event CONSULTANT’s subcontractor cannot comply with this requirement, which proof must be submitted to the CITY, CONSULTANT shall be required to ensure that its subcontractor provide and maintain insurance coverage and endorsements sufficient to the specific risk of exposure involved with subcontractor’s scope of work and services, with limits less than required of the CONSULTANT, but in all other terms consistent with the CONSULTANT’s requirements under this agreement. This provision does not relieve the CONSULTANT of its contractual obligations under the agreement and/or limit its liability to the amount of insurance coverage provided by its subcontractors. This provision is

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intended solely to provide CONSULTANT with the ability to utilize a subcontractor who may be otherwise qualified to perform the work or services but may not carry the same insurance limits as required of the CONSULTANT under this agreement given the limited scope of work or services provided by the subcontractor. CONSULTANT agrees that upon request, all agreements with subcontractors, and others engaged in the project, will be submitted to CITY for review.

City’s right to revise specifications. CITY reserves the right at any time during the term of the AGREEMENT to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving CONSULTANT ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to CONSULTANT, CITY and CONSULTANT may renegotiate CONSULTANT’s compensation.

Self-insured retentions. Any self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by CITY.

CITY reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible, or require proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention through confirmation from the underwriter. Self-insurance will not be considered to comply with these specifications unless approved by CITY.

Timely notice of claims. CONSULTANT shall give CITY prompt and timely notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from CONSULTANT’s performance under this AGREEMENT, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the required liability policies.

Additional insurance. CONSULTANT shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the work.

Item No. 4.4
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning
Agency
Staff Report
Date: September 22, 2026
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Joe Ames, Assistant City Manager
Issue: Approval of Hosting Agreement with Nobel Systems, Inc., for Enterprise Cloud Geographic Information Systems Services Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Find and determine it is appropriate to waive formal bidding requirements of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code (LHMC) for the award of the Hosting Agreement for Enterprise Cloud Geographic Information Systems Services to Nobel Systems, Inc., because: a) The goods and supplies, equipment, materials, and contract services to be provided by Nobel Systems, Inc., are of a unique, sole source nature because of their quality, durability, availability, or fitness for a particular use and are available only from one source (LHMC Section 3-08.110(A)); b) The goods and supplies, equipment, materials, or non-professional services are proprietary (LHMC Section 3-

08.110(B)); c) Compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and/or requirements is not in the best interest of the City (LHMC Section 3-08.110(J)); and d) The goods and supplies, equipment, or nonprofessional services are for information technology, software, programming, or related equipment and devices (LHMC Section 3-08.110(K)); 2. Approve the Hosting Agreement with Nobel Systems, Inc.; 3. Authorize the City Manager to make minor modifications as may be necessary to execute the Agreement; and 4. Authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement.

Background:

Geographic Information System (GIS) is used by City staff as a common platform by which to view property and public right-of-way data such as property ownership information, multi-year aerial photography, and locations and data associated with utilities and infrastructure. Nearly every full-time City employee has access to GIS.

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Prior to October 2022, the City used to host GIS services on a server at City Hall with the assistance of another vendor at great expense, typically invoiced in the past at over $50,000 per year on an hourly rate basis. That GIS service was never fully built out nor was it very advanced. Therefore, in October 2022, under the City Manager’s authority, that portion of the vendor’s contract was terminated.

At that time, in October 2022, the City Manager entered into a one-year trial agreement with Nobel Systems, Inc. for enterprise cloud-based GIS services at a fixed fee rather than an hourly rate. Based on how well Nobel Systems, Inc. services solution worked in that first year, City staff recommended entering into a three-year agreement with Nobel Systems, Inc. at a fixed fee for the continuation of GIS services through October 31, 2026. That initial three-year agreement is set to expire.

The Laguna Hills Municipal Code (LHMC) allows for the waiving of formal bidding requirements for the procurement of proprietary software because: a) The goods and supplies, equipment, materials, and contract services to be provided by Nobel Systems, Inc., are of a unique, sole source nature because of their quality, durability, availability, or fitness for a particular use and are available only from one source (LHMC Section 3-08.110(A)); b) The goods and supplies, equipment, materials, or non-professional services are proprietary (LHMC Section 3-08.110(B)); c) Compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and/or requirements is not in the best interest of the City (LHMC Section 3-08.110(J)); and d) The goods and supplies, equipment, or nonprofessional services are for information technology, software, programming, or related equipment and devices (LHMC Section 3-08.110(K)).

Accordingly, it is recommended that the City Council find and determine it is appropriate to waive formal bidding requirements of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code (LHMC) to enter into a Hosting Agreement for Enterprise Cloud Geographic Information Systems Services with Nobel Systems, Inc., approve the Hosting Agreement, and to authorize the City Manager to sign the attached Hosting Agreement with Nobel Systems, Inc.

Fiscal Impact:

There is sufficient budget within the adopted FY 2026/2027 budget to accommodate the proposed $120,960 three-year cost of the Hosting Agreement with Nobel Systems, Inc.

Attachments:

Item No. 4.4

1. Proposed Hosting Agreement with Nobel Systems, Inc.

Your Premier GIS Cloud Provider
PROPOSAL FOR SERVICES:

ENTERPRISE CLOUD GEOGRAPHIC

INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES
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Prepared by: Nobel Systems Inc.
1030 Nevada St, Ste 202
Redlands, CA 92374
Date: September 15, 2026

Nobel Systems Inc. 1030 Nevada St, Ste 202, Redlands CA 92374 Tel: (909) 891-0896 Page 1 Joe Ames
Assistant City Manager
City of Laguna Hills
24035 El Toro Rd
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Re: PROPOSAL FOR ENTERPRISE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) HOSTING SERVICES Dear Mr. Ames,
Nobel Systems is pleased to submit this proposal for our GeoViewer Online and Public GeoViewer Hosting solution to the City of Laguna Hills (“City”). This proposal encompasses Nobel’s applications, services, and pricing information for our cost-effective Cloud Computing solution.

With over 20 years of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) implementation and development experience, Nobel has successfully enabled more than 100 organizations (public/private) with smarter technology that delivers optimal efficiency and effectiveness.

While Nobel Systems is a premier leader in Cloud Mapping and Data Conversion, we maintain a balance of using existing and new technologies to ensure the highest level of customer service and costs effectiveness to meet our clients’ critical objectives. The core solutions described in Nobel Systems’ proposal, is based on proven methods successfully implemented at other Municipalities and Utility agencies across the globe.

Should you have any questions concerning this proposal, please feel free to contact me directly by phone (909 - 891- 0896), fax (909 -890-5912) or e-mail ([email protected]) Sincerely,
Balaji Kadaba
Vice President,
Operations Nobel
Systems, Inc.

Nobel Systems Inc. 1030 Nevada St, Ste 202, Redlands CA 92374 Tel: (909) 891-0896 Page 2

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1. Firm’s Qualification.......................................................................................................................... - 3 -

2. Statement of Work ............................................................................................................................ - 5-

3. GeoViewer Online.............................................................................................................................. - 6 -

4. Public GeoViewer ………………………..................................................................................................... - 11 -

7. Costs ................................................................................................................................................ - 13 - Hosting Agreement.................................................................................................................................. - 14 -

Nobel Systems Inc. 1030 Nevada St, Ste 202, Redlands CA 92374 Tel: (909) 891-0896 Page 3 NOBEL SYSTEMS INC.

Nobel is among the largest Geographic Information System (GIS) firm that has GIS and GIS hosting services as its sole focus. Our revenues have shown impressive, yet stable growth over time and honored by INC Magazine as one of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Inner SBMWD Companies in 2003 and in 2006.

Nobel is an industry leader in all aspects of GIS, comprised of over 70 information technology professionals with backgrounds that include Civil Engineering, Public Works Management, Utility Engineering & Design, Information Technology, and GIS. Nobel provides a portfolio of GIS services – from data conversion and custom application development to consulting and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. Nobel's clientele ranges from cities, counties and quasi government agencies to private utilities and engineering companies.

Nobel is exceptionally skilled in the development, maintenance, and integration of GIS databases. We have successfully built GIS applications that span entire organizations, bringing disparate sets of data from legacy applications into the GIS platform in a seamless manner.

The financial stability of Nobel can best be characterized by our Dun and Bradstreet report from 2005 that placed Nobel in the lowest risk category possible in the Financial Stress and Credit categories.

Nobel’s Mission is to develop enterprise GIS programs that meet thefollowing:
• Aligned with Enterprise Priorities
• Comprehensive, Accurate, and Timely Data Management
• Accessible to all user levels
• Relevant to Operational Workflow
• Integrated with Enterprise Systems and Data
• Demonstrates Return on Investment
• Sustainability

1. FIRM’SQUALIFICATION

Nobel Systems Inc. 1030 Nevada St, Ste 202, Redlands CA 92374 Tel: (909) 891-0896 Page 4

CONTACT DETAILS
Nobel Systems’ is headquartered in Redlands, CA, which is where staffing for this project is located. Nobel employs experienced geospatial professionals in San Bernardino, specializing in Enterprise GIS Integration, Software Development, GIS Administration and GIS Cloud Solutions.

Location & Address: Nobel Systems, Inc.
1030 Nevada St, Ste 202
Redlands, CA 92374
Telephone Number: (909) 891-0896
Web Address: www.nobel-systems.com
Authorized Personnel: Michael Samuel
President
(909) 708-4029
Key Contact Person: Balaji Kadaba
Role: Vice President, Operations
Contact Information: (909) 891-0896
[email protected]
Certifications: Small Business Enterprise
Form of Business: ‘S’ Corporation, Private
Business Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00am – 6:00pm (PST)
After Hours: Hours before or after normal business hours Clientele: Nobel's clientele ranges from cities, counties and quasi government agencies to public utilities and private companies across the globe.

Primary Markets: Local and State Government, Public Utilities, Engineering, Private Organizations.

International Clientele: Netherlands, Philippines, and India.

Nobel Systems Inc. 1030 Nevada St, Ste 202, Redlands CA 92374 Tel: (909) 891-0896 Page 5 The proposed Statement of Work has been developed based on Nobel’s current understanding of the City’srequirements, expectations, existing GIS software, departmental information, and current Geographic Information Systems (GIS) capabilities.

Product Solution:

GeoViewer Online Enterprise Cloud Solution
Nobel will provide enterprise level access to the City with individual secure user IDs to manage and distribute to department employees for accessing the GeoViewer Online service. Based upon user ID and associated Groups the endusers will have access to departmental spatial datasets, Google imagery, Google street view and other local government geospatial data through a user-friendly interface. Each user will have unlimited use of GeoViewer Online for as long as the contract remains in force.

With GeoViewer Online, you can:

1. Engage with citizens to enable meaningful dialog regarding critical information specific to their property

2. Increase efficiency and streamline workflow process in the office and in the field

3. Enhance data usability, accessibility, and communication throughout the organization

4. Visualize, analyze, map, and interpret data to understand relationships, for better decision-making Setup
The essence of any enterprise GIS system is high-quality data, technical support and a solid, yet flexible platform. Over the past twenty years, Nobel Systems has developed proven data capture, and quality control processes to ensure the highest level of accuracy possible.

Tasks:

1. Integrate existing GIS spatial layers into the GeoViewer platform

2. Setup user accounts, perform system testing, and schedule user training

2. STATEMENT OFWORK

Nobel Systems Inc. 1030 Nevada St, Ste 202, Redlands CA 92374 Tel: (909) 891-0896 Page 6 A top objective of the City is to provide Geographical Information System (GIS) data to the casual user. Making GIS data available to casual users is very important. In many organizations the "non-GIS people" and/or novice computer users are the people who find the data to be most useful in carrying out their duties. Providing easy access to this information only improves the usefulness of the data and can save time and money for many types oforganizations. `The GeoViewer approach to this objective is quite simple. We offer an easy-to-use, intuitive interface to Geographic Information Systems that provides the casual user with the ability to access the information they need with little or no formal training.

The main objectives of the system include,
• Ability for non-GIS staff to use the system effectively with less than four hours of training. • Provide access to interactive water atlas maps from staff desktops through web browser. • Locate and view an area of interest anywhere within the service area. • Provide secured access to only authorized users.
• Map updates are seamlessly delivered to system users without any lag time. • Provide an extensible system that can be enhanced to provide broaderfunctionality and adapt to future software and functionality enhancements.
• Enable direct integration with geographic data repositories, asset management information, linked image libraries, and other information associated with water system infrastructures.

The GeoViewer was designed with the following assumptions in mind:
• Casual GIS users want fast, easy access to relevant information. • Casual GIS users don't have the time or desire to learn about topology, Shapefiles, ARC/INFO, theories of GIS, etc. • Casual GIS users don't want to have to add themes, assign colors, change theme properties, etc.

3. GEOVIEWERONLINE

Nobel Systems Inc. 1030 Nevada St, Ste 202, Redlands CA 92374 Tel: (909) 891-0896 Page 7 • Casual GIS users don't want to be bothered with the task of doing map composition. They would much rather has the ability to print their maps with a standardized template. • Casual GIS users don't typically need to make large maps themselves and are perfectly happy printing an 8 1/2 by 11 map on a laser or ink jet printer. For the more advanced users, GeoViewer Online Supports multiple paper sizes that is only restriction is the clients printing device.
• Casual GIS users’ needs are simple -- They need GeoViewer • The GeoViewer is a robust and easy to use Enterprise Geographic Information Interface. The GeoViewer is extremely flexible and can be tailored to any dataset.

We at Nobel Systems strongly believe that the functionality provided by GeoViewer will satisfy the needs of the City. The list of features provided by GeoViewer includes but not limited to:

Standard GeoViewer Features:
• Standard map navigation including pan, zoom in and zoom out, full extent • Layer Display
• Creation of Spatial Bookmark
• Google Street View
• Vicinity map that can be used to set the extent of main map, pan the main map, and display the current extent of the main map.
• Property Search. Search by parcel number, situs address, or owner name. • Supports ESRI Shapefiles, Coverages, Geodatabases, and CAD Drawings • Also supports a wide variety of images including GeoTiff’s. • Intuitive Select Toolbar. Select multiple features in multiple themes and:
• Find features within a specified distance and generate mailing labels. • Measure area and length
• Display contents of the selected set in a table format. • Print map with a title, scale, and neat line.
• Link any number of layers to unlimited number of external databases • Hyperlink scanned documents to features for easy retrieval. • GPS location
Data Spatial Cloud
Acquisition Data Capture
GeoViewer Solution

Nobel Systems Inc. 1030 Nevada St, Ste 202, Redlands CA 92374 Tel: (909) 891-0896 Page 8

Selecting Features and obtaining information about them:

Select by user-defined radial buffer surrounding selected parcel(s), box and Polygon:

Nobel Systems Inc. 1030 Nevada St, Ste 202, Redlands CA 92374 Tel: (909) 891-0896 Page 9 Search Mechanism:

Property Search: Search by Parcel number, Situs Address, Owner name, Street intersection, Business name etc..

Printing Maps:
• Print maps using predefined templates containing title, scale, neat line, north arrow and disclaimer. • Print map with standard printing options such as different orientations (portrait or landscape), various paper sizes. • Add/Include Basemap types such as Google Street View, Aerials etc.

Nobel Systems Inc. 1030 Nevada St, Ste 202, Redlands CA 92374 Tel: (909) 891-0896 Page 10 Viewing Documents and Information behind maps:

Print Mailing Labels: Print Mailing labels (compatible to office product offerings from 3M, Avery and other label manufacturers)

Nobel Systems Inc. 1030 Nevada St, Ste 202, Redlands CA 92374 Tel: (909) 891-0896 Page 11 Google Satellite and Street View:

Measurement Tool:

Nobel Systems Inc. 1030 Nevada St, Ste 202, Redlands CA 92374 Tel: (909) 891-0896 Page 12 Attribute Editor:

Maintenance/Inspection Report:

Nobel Systems Inc. 1030 Nevada St, Ste 202, Redlands CA 92374 Tel: (909) 891-0896 Page 13 One of the biggest objectives of the City when dealing with Geographic Information Systems is to be able to make that information available to the Public user/viewer. Making GIS data available to casual users is very important. In many organizations the "non-GIS people" are the ones who can use it the most. Easy access to geographic information can save time and money for many types of organizations.

The GeoViewer approach to this objective is quite simple. We offer an easy-to-use, intuitive interface to Geographic Information Systems that allowsthe casual user the ability to accessthe information they need with little or no formal training.

The GeoViewer was designed with the following assumptions in mind:
• Casual GIS users want fast, easy access to relevant information. • Casual GIS users don't have the time or desire to learn about topology, shapefiles, ARC/INFO, theories of GIS, etc.
• Casual GIS users don't want to have to add themes, assign colors, change theme properties, etc. • Casual GIS users don't want to be bothered with the task of doing map composition. They would much rather have the ability to print their maps with a standardized template.

Leveraging the latest smart technology available, Public View surpasses the community’s ever-growing demand for online content with a click of a button. Public View enables local government and utility agencies to publish information through a powerful search-friendly, interactive smart map on their public website. Paired with Nobel’s GeoViewer Online spatial analysis and geospatial platform, Public View is an online interactive smart map that gives communities and businesses, the most up-to-date information to boost public engagement and collaboration. Public View can be accessed via any web-browser empowering residents on the go.

5. PUBLIC GEOVIEWER

Nobel Systems Inc. 1030 Nevada St, Ste 202, Redlands CA 92374 Tel: (909) 891-0896 Page 14 With Public View, you can:

1. Engage with citizens to enable meaningful dialog and transparency, regarding city news, special events, business resources, CIP projects and services

2. Empower your residents, businesses and visitors to self-help information which will streamline agency workflow processes

3. Increases the potential for economic development

4. Build community participation by providing important information including emergency services, property information, recreational trails, parks, and community centers

5. Publish community information to a user-friendly smart map on your website, enabling residents and businesses to find informative and useful data
Built on the latest smart technology platform, GeoViewer Public View is customizable so you can personalize your site and control all content to be published. Like all Nobel’s (SaaS) products, Public View is cloud based so it is easy to configure and use; with no training required. There are no additional servers, software, or dedicated infrastructure to buy, making Public View incredibly scalable and cost effective.

Nobel Systems Inc. 1030 Nevada St, Ste 202, Redlands CA 92374 Tel: (909) 891-0896 Page 15 STANDARD PRICING:

YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION FEES: $40,320 per year with effect from September 12, 2026.

Total Fee Year One (1) (September 12, 2026 – October 31, 2027) - $40,320 Total Fee Year Two (2) (November 1, 2027 – October 31, 2028) - $40,320 Total Fee Year Three (3) (November 1, 2028 – October 31, 2029) - $40,320 Note:
• Core Logic Property Reports, Transaction History and Assessor Map Pages are included in the above costs.

GeoViewer Modules Costs
GeoViewer Online and Public Viewer $26,250.00
ArcGIS Online API $8,820.00
GeoViewer Mobile licenses (2 No's) $5,250.00
Grand Total $40,320.00

7. COSTS

Nobel Systems Inc. 1030 Nevada St, Ste 202, Redlands CA 92374 Tel: (909) 891-0896 Page 16

HOSTING AGREEMENT
Nobel Systems Inc. - Terms and Conditions

1. LICENSE, SUBSCRIPTION, AND PAYMENT

1.1 License. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Nobel Systems grants to Customer a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-assignable license to access and use the Provided Content for a period of Thirty-Six (36) months. In GeoViewer, customer's access and use of the Provided Content shall be solely for its normal internal business activities, free of charge, by its employees and consistent with Customer's representations to NOBEL.

1.2 Payment for the License and Subscription. In exchange for the license or services granted, the Customer agrees to pay all the fees listed in this order. All invoices are due upon receipt and are payable in accordance with the payment schedule. Any invoice not paid within thirty (30) days of its scheduled payment date shall be considered past due.

1.3 Non-Payment or Failure to Pay. A charge of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month may be assessed on any outstanding and past due invoices until paid in full. If NOBEL does not receive from Customer payment for the invoiced amount within thirty (30) days of its due date, Nobel may suspend Customer's access and use of the Provided Content, until Customer brings its account current.

2. TERM AND TERMINATION.
i) Term. This agreement is valid for Three (3) years.
ii) Customer may terminate the Agreement only at the expiration of the Agreement Term or any renewal term by submitting a letter in writing.
iii) Terminating the Agreement does not prejudice either party’srights orremediesfor breach of this Agreement. iv) Termination for Cause. Either party, as applicable, shall have the right, in addition, and without prejudice to any other rights or remedies, to terminate this Agreement as follows:
v) By either party for any material breach of this Agreement by the other party that is not cured within ten (10) days of written notice to the defaulting party specifying the breach and requiring its cure; or vi) By either party, immediately upon written notice, if the breach cannot be cured. Breach of the confidentiality terms presumptively cannot be cured.
vii) A party does not need to wait the 10 days under subparagraph (i) before initiating legal action to obtain injunctive relief.

Nobel Systems Inc. 1030 Nevada St, Ste 202, Redlands CA 92374 Tel: (909) 891-0896 Page 17 Rights and Duties on Termination.
viii) Customer shall cease using the Software, and Software Documentation without demand or notice from Nobel Systems.
ix) Nobel Systems may disable Customer's access to Customer's Data Nobel Systems Web Subscription. x) Customer shall return to Nobel Systems all Documents and media containing and all copies of any Software, Software Documentation and/or Nobel Systems’ Confidential Information. Customer shall delete and erase all copies of such materials from its hardware and date storage media including hard drives, DVDs, and CDs.

Customer shall certify to Nobel Systems it has complied with this section within 10 days after this Agreement terminates.
xi) Nobel Systems shall return to Customer all Documents and media containing Customer’s Data. Unless customer requests otherwise in writing, Nobel Systems shall delete and erase all copies of Customer's Data from its hardware and data storage media including hard drives, DVDs and CDs. Nobel Systems shall certify to Customer it has complied with this section within 10 days after this Agreement terminates. xii) The provisions re: intellectual property, confidentiality return of Documents, licensing the Software, and duties on termination survive termination of this Agreement.

3. WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

3.1 Limited Warranty. Each party represents and warrants that it has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement. Each party will indemnify and defend the other and its officers, directors, and employees from third party claims arising out of or related to a breach ofsuch party's representation or warranty in this Agreement.

3.2 Disclaimed Warranties. Except for any express warranties, NOBEL and each contributor to the Provided Content disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to any warranty of design, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and against infringement. NOBEL and each contributor make no representation or warranties that the Provided Content is accurate and free of errors and/or omissions. As such the Provided Content is not suitable for use in emergencies. Customer accepts the Provided Content on an “as is”, “as available” basis.

3.3 Limitation of Liability. NOBEL shall not be liable for any loss, injury, claim, or damage of any kind resulting in any way from Customer’s use of the Provided Content (regardless of any assistance from NOBEL in using the content) or from any delay or failure in performance beyond the reasonable control of NOBEL. The aggregate and maximum liability of NOBEL in connection with any claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be limited to a refund of 12 months of fees and taxes paid by Customer to NOBEL. NOBEL shall not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind whatsoever (including attorneys’ fees) arising in connection with Customer’s use of the Web site, Provided Content, or the failure of NOBEL to perform its obligations, regardless of any negligence alleged.

Nobel Systems Inc. 1030 Nevada St, Ste 202, Redlands CA 92374 Tel: (909) 891-0896 Page 18 The information contained in this document is proprietary and confidential.

NOBEL SYSTEMS CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
09/11/2026
By: Balaji Kadaba
Title: Vice President, Operations
Date By: Bob Wingenroth Date
Title: City Manager

Item No. 4.5
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning
Agency
Staff Report
Date: September 22, 2026
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Eric Hendrickson, Finance Director
Issue: Ratification of September 22, 2026 Warrant Register Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from August 28, 2026, to September 13, 2026, in the amount of $1,233,485.21.

Background:

The City issues accounts payable disbursements on a regular basis and presents it to the City Council for ratification at its next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting. The attached Warrant Register containing checks and electronic funds transfers for the period from August 28, 2026, to September 13, 2026, is being presented for ratification by the City Council. Payments have been reviewed and approved by the appropriate departmental staff. The Finance Director certifies to the accuracy of the attached register and to the availability of monies for payment thereof.

Fiscal Impact:

Ratification of the accompanying Warrant Register includes disbursements totaling $1,233,485.21.

Attachments:

1. Warrant Register - September 22, 2026

2. Payables Detail Report - September 22 2026

Check Number Payment Amount
7194 350.00
7195 500.00
7196 1,833.00
7197 3,785.30
7198 290.70
7199 2,618.40
7200 708.67
7201 965.00
7202 1,242.47
7203 3,444.73
7204 612.50
7205 9,315.00
7206 9,488.50
7207 76.41
7208 15.00
7209 30,037.50
7210 2,406.21
7211 169.45
7212 30.00
7213 2,051.92
7214 34.90
7215 125.03
7216 10,312.50
7217 26,126.25
7218 109.61
7219 837.28
7220 1,902.25
7221 227.80
7222 42.00
7223 1,449.00
7224 1,890.00
7225 1,991.50
7226 994.25
7227 2,072.58
7228 105.00
7229 73.11
7230 3.50
7231 14,148.03
7232 145.00
7233 4,000.00
7234 30,610.00
7235 98.00
7236 150.00
7237 10,728.85
7238 1,100.00
7239 18,370.95
7240 105.00
7241 360.00
7242 20,409.82
7243 64.00
7244 125.00
DFT0003485 1,006,881.24
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S-1980 STATE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ACCOUNTING OFFICE 09/11/2026 S-2198 STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS 09/11/2026 C-1007 OCSD LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT, OC TREASURER-TAX 09/09/2026 S-2334 SEAN TRACY SIMON 09/11/2026
S-2331 SKYLINE PEST CONTROL 09/11/2026
S-1904 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 09/11/2026
S-1902 SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC 09/11/2026
S-2332 SANTA MARGARITA PLUMBING AND AIR 09/11/2026
S-2319 SCA OF CA, LLC 09/11/2026
R-1977 RJ ELECTRIC 09/11/2026
G-0874 ROBERTA GEIER 09/11/2026
G-0791 RON GORMAN 09/11/2026
M-1302 MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT 09/11/2026
P-1839 PAPER DEPOT 09/11/2026
Q-1717 QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC. 09/11/2026
W-2454 JEFF WESSON INC 09/11/2026
C-1220 JESSICA CARDENAS 09/11/2026
H-0959 JOHN HABASH 09/11/2026
K-1206 FARROKH MOSHFEGH 09/11/2026
F-0725 FASTSIGNS OF LAKE FOREST 09/11/2026
I-0987 INKRABBIT PRINTWORKS 09/11/2026
Z-PS-0054 WALDO LOPEZ 09/03/2026
W-2453 CAROLYN WOJCIECHOWSKI 09/11/2026
E-0553 CHRISTINA ELKINS 09/11/2026
T-2698 TPX COMMUNICATIONS 09/03/2026
T-2042 TRAUMA INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, INC 09/03/2026
U-2165 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF SO CALIFORNIA 09/03/2026 S-2309 STRADLING YOCCA CARLSON & RAUTH 09/03/2026
T-2717 TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC 09/03/2026
T-2712 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 09/03/2026
Z-CD-0573 SINGLE PLY ROOFING EXPERTS 09/03/2026
S-2330 SOCALGAS 09/03/2026
S-1904 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 09/03/2026
O-1613 ONTARIO REFRIGERATION SERVICE, INC. 09/03/2026
P-1856 PARADISE DRINKING WATER 09/03/2026
Z-PS-0055 SANDRA BETHUNE 09/03/2026
M-1304 MARTIN LOCK AND SAFE CO. 09/03/2026
Z-PS-0056 MICHAEL MARTIN 09/03/2026
N-1487 NUVIS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 09/03/2026
K-1210 KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC 09/03/2026
K-1209 KOA CORPORATION 09/03/2026
L-1233 LSA ASSOCIATES, INC 09/03/2026
E-0617 EVERYTHING BRANDED USA INC 09/03/2026
F-0729 FULL TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE, INC. 09/03/2026
J-1057 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 09/03/2026
D-0541 DIAMOND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LP 09/03/2026
D-0583 DMS FACILITY SERVICES, LLC 09/03/2026
D-0575 DOG WASTE DEPOT 09/03/2026
Z-CD-0574 BEHROD MOHSENI 09/03/2026
C-1219 CALIFORNIA JPIA 09/03/2026
C-1122 CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL AND DATA, INC. 09/03/2026
Warrant Register - September 22, 2026
City of Laguna Hills, CA By Check Number
Date Range: 08/28/2026 - 09/13/2026
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date
S-2348 ANDREW SPINDLER 09/03/2026

Check Number Payment Amount
DFT0003486 7,952.00
71 53 0.00 1,233,485.21
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Bank Drafts 2 2 0.00 1,014,833.24
EFT's 0 0 0.00 0.00
Manual Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
Voided Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
Bank Code 1 - General Summary
Payable
Count
Payment
Payment Type Discount Payment Count
Regular Checks 69 51 0.00 218,651.97
Warrant Register - September 22, 2026 Date Range: 08/28/2026 - 09/13/2026 Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date
H-0966 HIGH LEVEL SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. 09/10/2026

998 Pooled Cash & Investments 9/2026 1,233,485.21
1,233,485.21
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71 53 0.00 1,233,485.21
Fund Summary
Fund Name Period Amount
Bank Drafts 2 2 0.00 1,014,833.24
EFT's 0 0 0.00 0.00
Manual Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
Voided Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payable
Count
Payment
Payment Type Discount Payment Count
Regular Checks 69 51 0.00 218,651.97
Warrant Register - September 22, 2026 Date Range: 08/28/2026 - 09/13/2026

Amount
Payables Detail Report
City of Laguna Hills, CA By Fund
Payment Dates 08/28/2026 - 09/13/2026
Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Account Number Fund: 100 - General Fund
09/03/2026 KOA CORPORATION 000024906-9 Citywide Safety Action Plan 3/1 - 3/27/26
100-355-700000 9,315.00
09/03/2026 DIAMOND ENVIRONMENTAL

SERVICES, LP
0007095584 Symphony on the Go Restroom
Rental - 8/26/26
100-310-695513 290.70
09/03/2026 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 0118CM Credit - Operating Supplies - Aug 100-155-622000 -38.00 09/03/2026 ANDREW SPINDLER 060626 Block Party Bucks for Neighborhood Party 6/6/26
100-310-695000 350.00
09/03/2026 SOCALGAS 082126 Utilities - 7/17 - 8/18/26 100-310-632000 34.90 09/03/2026 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 082126 700076000453 Utilities - 7/2 - 8/20/26 100-356-631400 125.03 09/03/2026 TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC 169896 Reader Board Design - May 2026 100-355-700250 680.00 09/03/2026 TPX COMMUNICATIONS 191687591-0 Communications Expense - 8/23 - 9/22/26
100-195-630000 837.28
09/03/2026 LSA ASSOCIATES, INC 205556 Professional Services - USE-0239- 2025 - June 2026
100-000-223000 9,488.50
09/03/2026 NUVIS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 28759 Laguna Hills Dr Median - Mar - Apr 2026
100-355-700000 23,037.50
09/03/2026 NUVIS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 28919 Laguna Hills Dr Median - Jun 2026 100-355-700000 4,040.00 09/03/2026 NUVIS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 28980 Professional Services - LEG-0018- 2025 - Jul 2026
100-000-223000 1,110.00
09/03/2026 NUVIS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 28981 Professional Services - LEG-0021- 2026 - Jul 2026
100-000-223000 1,850.00
09/03/2026 TOTAL SOURCE OFFICEWORKS 42254 Operating Supplies - Aug 2026 100-155-622000 147.61 09/03/2026 CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL AND DATA,
INC.
4296-26-008 Traffic Signal Maintenance - Aug 100-356-720420 3,785.30 09/03/2026 STRADLING YOCCA CARLSON & 434325 FY26 Prof Services - Legal - USE-0239-2025 - Jun 2026
100-000-223000 597.50
09/03/2026 STRADLING YOCCA CARLSON & 434325 FY27 Prof Services - Legal - USE-0239-2025 - Jul 2026
100-000-223000 9,715.00
09/03/2026 PARADISE DRINKING WATER 505789 Operating Supplies - Aug 2026 100-195-622000 169.45 09/03/2026 TRAUMA INTERVENTION

PROGRAMS, INC
6213 Community Program - TIP - Apr - Jun
2026
100-420-720821 937.50
09/03/2026 TRAUMA INTERVENTION

PROGRAMS, INC
6453 Community Program - TIP - Jul - Sep
2026
100-420-720821 964.75
09/03/2026 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 77939 City Hall Repair & Paint - Jun 2026 100-355-645500 576.00 09/03/2026 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 77958 City Hall Furniture Removal - Jun 100-355-645500 624.00 09/03/2026 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 78192 Stockport Park Drinking Fountain Repair - 8/24/26
100-355-720701 392.23
09/03/2026 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 78193 Mendocino Park Repairs - 8/21/26 100-355-720701 427.50 09/03/2026 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 78253 Graffiti Removal - 8/24/26 100-355-720500 665.00 09/03/2026 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 78263 Graffiti Removal - 8/31/26 100-355-720500 760.00 09/03/2026 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF

SO CALIFORNIA
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