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June 26, 2024
Mr. Carlos Serna-Ortiz, Associate Planner
City of Lake Elsinore
Community Development Department
130 South Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
RE: REVISED-Proposal for the Preparation of an anticipated Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Associated Technical Studies for the Riverside Drive Apartment Project
Dear Mr. Serna-Ortiz:
Please find attached our proposal to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) services for the Riverside Drive Apartment Project (Project).
Our scope, schedule, and fee is based on our understanding of the Project and City of Lake Elsinore (City) review process as set forth in the Project Request For Proposals (RFP) dated Wednesday, May 8, 2024, as well as follow up conversations with City staff.
The City needs a consultant who understands and recognizes the unique environmental needs of residential developments, and who is a recognized leader in providing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation. Our Kimley-Horn project team has substantial experience assisting local municipalities with all aspects of environmental review and project implementation, including complex EIRs and MNDs for similar projects in Lake Elsinore and throughout the Inland Empire. The Kimley-Horn team also includes ELMT Consulting for biological resources support. Kimley-Horn currently has an on call contract with the City for planning services.
The Riverside Drive Apartment project proposes a 92-unit multi-family residential apartment complex consisting of 12 two-story buildings, a clubhouse/leasing office, swimming pool and other amenities, as well as 190 parking spaces and related site improvements located on a 4.95- acre site in the Residential Mixed-Use zone. The project is located north of Eisenhower Drive and south of Lake Crest Drive on Riverside Drive and is more specifically known as 32281 Riverside Drive within the City of Lake Elsinore.
The following scope of work assumes that a CEQA 15183 Consistency Analysis will be prepared to satisfy CEQA requirements. If any of the technical studies prepared by Kimley-Horn and/or third parties determine that the project will result in significant and unavoidable impacts, Kimley- Horn would prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) scope of work at that time.
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SCOPE OF WORK
Task 1. Project Kickoff
The Kimley-Horn environmental team will review available Project information, plans and studies, as well as other available relevant information. Kimley-Horn will confirm the overall approach and schedule with the City.
Task 2. Prepare Project Description
The Kimley-Horn environmental team will use information obtained in Task 1 and work closely with City staff to prepare a draft Project Description for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) document. The Project Description will be prepared to the level of detail required by the City for the entitlement approvals being sought. The draft Project Description will be sent to the City for review and will be used as the basis for the Consistency Analysis.
Task 3. Peer Review of Technical Studies
A) Peer Review of Biological Resources Assessment/MSHCP Consistency Analysis Kimley-Horn has retained the services of ELMT to peer review the Biological Resources Assessment/MSCHP Consistency Analysis.
ELMT will conduct a peer review of the previously prepared HA-MSHCP for the proposed project.
ELMT will first verify the technical references/databases reviewed prior to conducting an on-site field investigation.
Following the initial review of the technical report, an on-site field investigation will be conducted to verify the biological resources documented in the technical report and to ensure field conditions remain the same. The field investigation will verify the extent of vegetation mapping, suitability of the habitat to support special-status plant and wildlife species, and proposed impacts to biological resources, if any.
ELMT will prepare a third-party peer review memorandum that will include a comprehensive review of the prepared report for technical accuracy, completeness of the impact assessment, and adequacy of any proposed mitigation measures and/or permit requirements. If concerns are noted, ELMT will recommend actions to correct the noted concern or concerns. ELMT will respond to two (2) sets of comments and update the peer review memorandum as appropriate to address all comments. This task will be billed on a time and materials basis and provides a not-to-exceed amount.
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B) Peer Review of Cultural Resources Assessment
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (KHA) will conduct a peer review for one (1) provided Cultural and Paleontological Resources Assessment for the proposed Project. Scope includes one review cycle and the review will focus on the appropriateness/thoroughness of the methodology and analysis, whether the conclusions are supported by factual/credible evidence, and whether the analysis meets the applicable provisions of CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines. Kimley-Horn will draft a memo outlining findings of the peer review and any recommendations (i.e. report updates, additional work, etc.). This scope does not include any meetings to discuss the results of the peer review, responses to comments on the peer review memo, additional written deliverables, etc. Any effort beyond the outlined peer review and associated memo will necessitate a scope/budget change.
C) Peer Review of Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, Energy, Noise Assessments Kimley-Horn will peer review the Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, Energy, and Noise Assessment Reports prepared for the Project. The peer reviews will focus on the appropriateness/thoroughness of the methodology and analysis, whether the analysis’ conclusions are supported by factual/credible evidence, and whether the analysis meets the applicable provisions of CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines. For each peer review, Kimley-Horn will:
Evaluate the adequacy of the methods used to conduct the various parts of the Noise Assessment concerning regulatory standards and the State CEQA Guidelines. Our analysis will focus on the appropriateness/thoroughness of the methodology and analysis; whether the analysis conclusions are supported by factual/credible evidence; and whether the analysis meets the requirements under applicable provisions of the CEQA and State CEQA Guidelines;
Evaluate the consultant’s recommendations and conclusions based on State CEQA Guidelines, City CEQA procedures, and State and federal laws as applicable; Prepare a Draft Memorandum to present peer review findings and make recommendations;
Conduct follow-up review of the revised technical study to verify the Draft Memorandum recommendations have been incorporated; and
Prepare a Final Memorandum to substantiate compliance with the Draft Memorandum recommendations.
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D) Peer Review of Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Kimley-Horn will peer review the applicant’s Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. The Report will be peer-reviewed for accuracy as well as compliance with CEQA Threshold requirements. A peer review memorandum will be prepared and submitted to City staff for review.
Task 4. Draft CEQA Section 15183 Consistency Analysis
Based on review of the project application materials, the project may qualify for a consistency evaluation pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning, based on the project’s consistency with the adopted City of Lake Elsinore General Plan and General Plan EIR. The environmental document for the proposed project would be based on the certified City of Lake Elsinore General Plan EIR. Section 15183 of the State CEQA Guidelines provides the most flexibility for projects that have some variations relative to the original environmental document. Using the requirements of this section, we would utilize the supporting site development plans, architectural renderings, and other project specific (technical) studies prepared by the applicant and Kimley-Horn to demonstrate where the conclusions and mitigation measures in the previously certified EIR would remain valid, and to validate/rule out the need for additional analysis and/or new mitigation measures to meet current regulatory and/or City requirements.
Kimley-Horn will complete the CEQA Initial Study and Environmental Checklist as the means to substantiate the CEQA direction anticipated. Kimley-Horn will complete the Initial Study Checklist in accordance with CEQA Guidelines and in accordance with City of Lake Elsinore format/procedural requirements. We fully anticipate that the Scope of the Initial Study will be reviewed/vetted by and with City Staff to ensure concurrence on approach, completeness, and to verify/validate current IS/Environmental Checklist format and procedures.
Given the size, characteristics, and location of the project, we anticipate the technical memoranda (to be provided by the applicant) would serve as a “consistency” analysis of the project with the UCSP EIR assumptions, thresholds, and environmental parameters. Further, as part of this analysis, Kimley-Horn will also assess whether or not the requested entitlements would trigger any new environmental effects that fall into the following categories:
Are new impacts created that are peculiar to the project or the parcel on which the project is located?
Are new impacts or more significant impacts created that were not analyzed as significant effects in the prior EIR?
Are new or potentially significant off-site impacts or cumulative impacts which were not analyzed in the prior EIR? And,
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Are previously identified significant effects which, as a result of substantial new information, are determined to have a more sever adverse impact than discussed in the prior EIR?
Following review of the technical memorandums, Kimley-Horn will meet with City Staff to discuss the findings and determine the appropriate CEQA documentation to be prepared (Section 15183 analysis, Mitigated Negative Declaration or Negative Declaration). If new environmental effects based on the categories above are identified, a Section 15183 analysis will not be applicable, and instead, a Mitigated Negative Declaration would be anticipated, and could be provided under a separate scope and fee.
As identified above, the Initial Study will form the basis for the Environmental Analysis discussion and will provide the necessary background for determining the potential for significant environmental effects associated with the proposed project. Each of the topics identified on the environmental assessment form contained in the State CEQA Guidelines will be evaluated to document the nature and extent of any potential environmental consequences and the need for mitigation. Many of the issue areas addressed in the Initial Study will not have the potential for significant effects (i.e., “No Impact” or “Less than Significant Impact”) due to the type and size of the proposed project. However, the document will address any potential impacts under all environmental issues. The specific purpose of the analysis in the Initial Study will be to identify all potential significant adverse environmental impacts and incorporate any necessary mitigation measures to reduce or eliminate any adverse consequences.
Kimley-Horn will prepare a draft Initial Study/ Section 15183 Consistency Analysis document to include the following sections:
Introduction. This section will introduce the Initial Study, describe the purpose of the Initial Study and determination for the preparation of the appropriate environmental document and will provide a brief summary of the findings of the Initial Study. Environmental Setting. The environmental setting will describe existing physical setting and characteristics of the project site, as well as the setting and character of adjacent land uses and the surrounding area.
Project Description. The project description will provide a detailed, yet concise, description of the proposed project. The purpose and need for the project will be clearly stated, along with the anticipated (community) benefits of the proposed project. Any discretionary actions needed to implement the project will be identified.
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Environmental Analysis. This section will provide an expanded discussion of the environmental issues as presented in the Environmental Initial Study checklist. Each checklist question will be presented along with a response. A statement will be provided to clearly support the checklist response to each question. References used as the basis for the analysis will also be listed after each response.
Task 5. Revised CEQA Section 15183 Consistency Analysis Once the Draft CEQA Section 15183 Consistency Analysis is completed, it will be presented to the City for review and comment. The City will review the information provided in the Consistency Analysis relative to the project and provide comments on the Consistency Analysis. Kimley-Horn will address any comments and submit the updated Consistency Analysis to the City for review and final comment. This scope of work assumes 30 hours of staff time to complete the responses to comments. If the number or nature of the comments require additional time to complete the responses to comments, written authorization from the City will be required to exceed 30 hours.
Kimley-Horn will address comments from the City and resubmit the Consistency Analysis. This task assumes up to one consolidated set of comments from the Client and City.
Task 6. Project Management/Meetings
The Kimley-Horn team will be led by Ms. Kari Cano will act as a Project Manager for the duration of the project. Kari has 18 years of CEQA/NEPA experience working with various cities in the Inland Empire, including multiple projects in the City of Lake Elsinore. This task includes attendance at up to two (2) hearings/public meetings for the Project. This task also assumes a total of 35 hours of management and meetings time.
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Schedule
Kimley-Horn will expedite the schedule to the extent practical.
Notice to Proceed Week 1
Prepare Project Description Week 2
City Review - Draft Week 2
Peer Review of Technical Studies Weeks 2-4
Preliminary Draft Consistency Analysis Weeks 1-8
City Review - Draft Week 9-11
Address City Review – Draft Comments Week 12-14
City Review – Final and “OK for Print” Week 15
Public Hearing/Meeting Week TBD
Please note this schedule assumes that all technical studies would be provided to Kimley-Horn at Project kickoff. Additionally, this schedule is highly dependent on timely review and responses from City staff. If a separate review process by the Project Applicant or City third-party CEQA reviewer or legal counsel is desired, the schedule and fee estimate may be increased to allow for additional coordination and review/revision time.
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Fee Estimate
Kimley-Horn proposes to complete the above scope of work on a lump-sum basis with the assumptions as noted above, as follows:
Task 1: Project Kickoff $1,500
Task 2: Project Description $2,500
Task 3: Technical Studies $20,600
A) Peer Biological Resources/MSHCP Consistency $2,900
B) Peer Review Cultural Resources Assessment $1,600
C) Peer Review AQ/GHG/Noise/Energy $14,300
D) Peer Review Phase I ESA $1,800
Task 4: Draft CEQA Section 15183 Consistency $36,600
Task 5: Revised CEQA Section 15183 Consistency $8,500
Task 6: Project Management/Meetings $8,900
Total Fee $78,600
We look forward to the opportunity to work with the City on this Project. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Project Manager, Ms. Kari Cano at (951) 543-9869 or via email at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Kari Cano, Project Manager Kevin Thomas, CEP, ENV SP
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Resumes of Key Staff
Kari Cano
Project Manager
Kari Cano has 18 years of experience as an environmental planner, and is responsible for preparing and managing environmental and planning studies for public and private sector clients, under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). She comes to the field of planning/environmental planning from a diverse background in urban development and political science.
With an in-depth understanding of state and local policies, she provides CEQA compliance review and environmental documentation, in addition to research, analysis, and writing. Her experience includes the analysis of commercial, recreational, industrial, and residential projects in the counties of San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Riverside, Ventura, San Diego, and San Joaquin.
Relevant Experience
• Menifee Commerce Center EIR, Menifee, CA – Project Manager • Crossroads MND, Menifee, CA – Project Manager
• Motte Business Center EIR, Menifee, CA – Project Manager • Northern Gateway Commerce Center, Menifee, CA – Project Manager
• Compass Northern Gateway Center, Menifee, CA – Project Manager
• CADO Industrial Project, Menifee, CA – Project Manager • Mill Creek Specific Plan EIR, Menifee, CA – Peer Review Project Manager
• Palomar Crossings Specific Plan EIR, Menifee, CA – Peer Review Project Manager
• Rockport Ranch Specific Plan EIR, Menifee, CA – Peer Review Project Manager
• The Junction Addendum EIR, Menifee, CA – Peer Review Project Manager
• South 35 ISMND, Menifee, CA – Peer Review Project Manager • Haun and Holland ISMND, Menifee, CA – Project Manager Professional Credentials
• Master of Arts, Political
Science, California
State University,
Fullerton
• Bachelor of Arts,
Political Science,
California State
University, Fullerton
Professional Affiliations
• American Planning
Association
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• El Paseo MND, City of Fontana, CA - Project Manager
• Prestige Homes Technical Studies, City of Fontana, CA -Project Manager • REDA North Logistics Center ISMND, City of San Bernardino, CA, Task Manager • REDA South Logistics Center ISMND, City of San Bernardino, CA, Task Manager • Renaissance East Addendum EIR, City of Rialto, CA -Task Manager • Rialto Fulfillment Center Addendum EIR, City of Rialto, CA -Task Manager • Bloomington Business Center EIR, County of San Bernardino, CA - Project Manager • Western Realco EIR, County of San Bernardino, CA - Project Manager • Earvin Magic Johnson Recreation Park Master Plan EIR, County of Los Angeles, CA - CEQA Task Manager
• San Sevaine Trail ISMND, City of Fontana, CA - Project Manager • Tracy Hills Specific Plan EIR, City of Tracy, CA - Environmental Planner • Oasis Park ISMND, Community of Oasis, CA - Project Manager • Oak View Estates EIR, City of Bradbury, CA - CEQA Task Manager. • Encroachment Purchase Program ISMND, City of Chino Hills, CA - Project Manager • Deep Creek Homes EIR, County of San Bernardino, CA -
Project Manager.
• Ridge Fontana ONE Addendum EIR, City of Fontana, CA - Project Manager. • Ridgeline Commercial Development ISMND, City of San Bernardino, CA - Project Manager. • Arrow Recovery Warehouse ISMND, City of Fontana, CA - Project Manager. • North Shore Park ISMND, Salton Sea, CA - Project Manager. • Serena Park EIR Peer Review, City of Palm Springs, CA - Project Manager. • Butterfield Specific Plan EIR, Banning, CA - Environmental Planner
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Jessica Mauck, MA, RPA
Jessica has over a decade of experience in archaeology, including long-term contracting for Federal land management agencies (USFS, NPS, DoD, BLM, etc.), overseeing Cultural Resources Management programming within Tribal government, and serving on several historic preservation advisory groups for State and Federal agencies. She has extensive experience conducting all phases of archaeological fieldwork and reporting under applicable state and federal law, such as the NHPA, NEPA, and CEQA. She also has many years of experience managing process for inadvertent discoveries of human remains and the inventory/repatriation of existing archaeological collections subject to State and Federal law, such as the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and California Health & Safety Code (Section 7050.5).
Professional Credentials
• Listed in Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA Number 37243944) • Meets Secretary of Interior (SOI) Professional Qualifications for Archaeology and History • Master of Arts, Historical Archaeology, University of Leicester, England • Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles
Relevant Experience
• 1610 Artesia Blvd Project, Cultural Resources Assessment, Gardena, CA • Banning Commerce Center, Paleontological Resources Assessment, Banning, CA • Lowes Norwalk Relocation Project, Cultural Resources Assessment, Norwalk, CA • Park 55 Project, Cultural Resources Assessment, Santa Ana, CA • Runway 6 Improvements, Cultural Resources Assessment/Tribal Consultation Support, Hollister, CA
• BNSF BIG Barstow, Environmental Support Services, Barstow, CA • LA ART Project, Environmental Support Services, Los Angeles, CA • Irwindale Speedway, Cultural Resources Assessment, Irwindale, CA • Mojave Micro Mill, Cultural Resources Assessment Peer Review, Mojave, CA • The Greens - Indio Project, Cultural Resources Assessment, Indio, CA • 2245 W. Valley Blvd Project, Cultural Resources Assessment, Colton, CA • City of Redlands, Crafton Pipeline Replacement Project, Redlands, CA – Lead Reviewer/Consulting Party (CEQA - Cultural Resources and Tribal Cultural Resources)* • City of Victorville, Southern California Logistics Center Expansion, Victorville, CA – Lead Reviewer/Consulting Party (CEQA - Cultural Resources and Tribal Cultural Resources)* • County of San Bernardino, Daggett Solar Project, Daggett, CA – Lead Reviewer/Consulting Party (CEQA - Cultural Resources and Tribal Cultural Resources)*
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• County of San Bernardino, Lucerne Solar Project, Lucerne Valley, CA – Lead Reviewer/Consulting Party (CEQA - Cultural Resources and Tribal Cultural Resources)* • Caltrans, SR138 Improvements Project, Cajon Pass, CA – CEQA - Cultural Resources and Tribal Cultural Resources; NHPA/NEPA - Cultural Resources* • High Speed Rail Authority, High Speed Rail Project (Bakersfield to Palmdale, Palmdale to Burbank), Various Cities, CA – Lead Reviewer/Consulting Party (CEQA - Cultural Resources and Tribal Cultural Resources)*
• *Prior to joining Kimley-Horn
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Travis J. McGill, ELMT Consulting
Biologist/Regulatory Specialist
Mr. Travis McGill specializes in conducting due diligence surveys, habitat assessments, preparing biological technical reports, botanical surveys, protocol listed species surveys, and assisting with environmental permitting and compliance for both public and private sector clients. He assists clients in compliance with a range of environmental regulations, including the California Environmental Quality, National Environmental Policy Act, and State and Federal Endangered Species Acts. He also has
experience preparing and processing federal and State Incidental Take Permits through the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (Section 7 and Section 10 of the Federal Endangered Species Act) and California Department of Fish and Game (Section 2080.1, 2081, subds. (b}{c) of the Fish and Game Code).
Mr. McGill conducts delineations of state and federal jurisdictional waters and helps clients through the regulatory permit process pursuant to Sections 404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act, the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, and Section 1602 et. seq. of the California Fish and Game Code. Mr. McGill has effectively drafted and processed numerous state and federal regulatory applications for residential, restoration, commercial, flood control, institutional, and transportation projects. Mr.
McGill also performs California Rapid Assessment Method analyses on riverine and depressional areas to identify the functionality of a drainage system.
Mr. McGill also prepares and conducts Worker Education Training programs, biological monitoring, and nesting bird and burrowing owl clearance surveys in compliance with the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and California Fish and Game Code Section 3503, 3503.5, and 3513.
Project Experience
Salt Creek Trail Project, Cities of Menifee and Hemet, California.
County of Riverside Transportation Department. Biologist/ Regulatory Specialist. The County proposes to construct and operate two (2) segments of the Salt Creek Trail, which will contribute to the County’s ultimate goal for an approximately 16-mile-long multi-use trail connecting the cities of Hemet and Menifee. The Project offers an alternative to gasoline-powered Years of Experience: 16
Education
B.S., 2006, Biology,
University of California at
San Diego
Certifications
Certificate, 2012, Field
Ornithology, University of
California at Riverside,
University Extension
Certificate, 2012, Wetland
Delineation, Wetland
Training Institute
Certificate, 2014, Certified
California Rapid
Assessment Method
(CRAM) Practitioner,
Riverine and Depressional
Wetlands
Certificate, 2014, GIS and
Spatial Analyst, California
State University at
Fullerton
Certificate Botany, 2015,
University of California at
Riverside, University
Extension
Additional Training
Southwestern Willow
Flycatcher Survey Training
Workshop, Southern
Sierra Research Station,
2014
Learning California Bird
Sounds, Sea and Sage
Audubon Society – Sylvia
Gallagher, 2012
Introduction to Desert
Tortoise Surveying,
Monitoring, and Handling
Techniques Workshop,
Desert Tortoise Council,
2011
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vehicle trips, which is key to achieving state and local air quality objectives. Mr. McGill prepared the Caltrans Natural Environment Study, jurisdictional delineation, sensitive plant survey, Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) consistency analysis, Determination of Biologically Equivalent or Superior Preservation (DBESP), and regulatory permits for the project. In addition, Mr. McGill attended several of the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) pre-application meetings to ensure project consistency with the MSHCP and negotiate the mitigation requirements for impacts to jurisdictional waters. Based on negotiations with the RCA and regulatory agencies, Mr. McGill prepared a Habitat Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan to satisfy the mitigation requirements for the project.
Interstate 10/Avenue 50 Interchange Project, City Coachella, California. City of Coachella.
Biologist/Regulatory Specialist. The project includes the construction of a new interchange at Interstate 10 (I-10) and Avenue 50, from PM R62.3 to R63.7, within the limits of the City of Coachella (City) in the County of Riverside. The proposed interchange is located approximately
3.4 miles east of the existing I-10/Dillon Road interchange (PM 58.9) and approximately
12.7 miles west of the existing I-10/Aqueduct Wash interchange (PM 75.0). Within the limits of the project, I-10 is a four-lane freeway with a median running down the center and no High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) facilities. Mr. McGill conducted and prepared the delineation of State and federal jurisdictional waters report and tow Caltrans Natural Environment Study- Minimal Impact (NES-MI) reports for the Aerially Deposited Lead and Geotechnical Borings portions of the project. The NES-MI reports included a Coachella Valley MSHCP Consistency Analysis to demonstrate the projects consistency with the Coachella Valley MSHCP. Mr. McGill successfully delineated the jurisdictional boundaries of the drainage features on-site and documented the biological resources occurring within the Biological Study Area. As part of the NES-MI report, Mr. McGill helped prepare a project impact analysis that included quantifying project impacts and outlining a permitting strategy for impacts to jurisdictional waters.
Mr. McGill successfully processed and obtained the Approved Jurisdictional Determination through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers documenting that the drainage features on-site did not qualify as “Waters of the U.S”.
Date Palm Drive Bridge over Whitewater River Cathedral City, California. City of Cathedral City.
Biologist/Regulatory Specialist. The project included the widening of Date Palm Drive from four to six lanes adding sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and a central median. Mr. McGill conducted and helped prepare the delineation of State and federal jurisdictional waters report and Caltrans Natural Environment Study-Minimal Impact (NES-MI) for the project, which included a Coachella Valley MSHCP Consistency Analysis. Mr. McGill successfully delineated the jurisdictional boundaries of the Whitewater River and documented the biological resources occurring within the Biological Study Area. As part of the NES-MI report, Mr. McGill helped prepare a project impact analysis that included quantifying project impacts and outlining a permitting strategy for impacts to jurisdictional waters. Mr. McGill helped draft the resource agency permits through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement), the Regional
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Water Quality Control Board (Section 401 Water Quality Certification), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Section 404 Nationwide Permit) for impacts occurring within the Whitewater River.
Sycamore Canyon Business Park Project, City of Riverside, California. Hillwood Investment Properties. Biologist/ Regulatory Specialist. The project would include the construction of two commercial warehouse buildings and associated infrastructure. In addition, multiple detention basins would be construction along the perimeter of the project site to treat surface runoff prior to being discharges off-site. Mr. McGill helped prepare the Delineation of State and Federal Jurisdictional Waters Report and Least Bell’s Vireo focused survey reports for the project and assisted with the negotiation efforts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife for impacts to on-site jurisdictional features.
Bautista Recharge Basin Expansion Project, Riverside County, California. Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. Biologist/Regulatory Specialist. The District, in partnership with the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District (LHMWD), proposed to design, construct, operate and maintain the Bautista Recharge Basin Expansion Project as part of an effort to fulfill the District's ongoing goal to promote water conservation and recharge. The recharge project was designed to promote infiltration and increase recharge in the Hemet-San Jacinto Valley groundwater basin areas. Mr. McGill prepared the habitat assessment, jurisdictional delineation, Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) consistency analysis, and Public/Quasi-Public Land Equivalency Analysis for the project.
Renaissance Specific Plan Burrowing Owl Relocation Plan, Rialto, California. Lewis-Hillwood Rialto Company. Biologist. The Renaissance Specific Plan was adopted by the City of Rialto in 1997 to provide a long-term strategy for the development of the Rialto Municipal Airport and surrounding area. Currently, Lewis – Hillwood Rialto Company, LLC owns or has an option to buy several of the properties within Renaissance Specific Plan Area. The proposed project included the development of a Town Center, residential housing ranging from low density to high density, a school, public park, a business center, and corporate center. Mr. McGill lead the biological studies for the project which include a general habitat assessment, focused burrowing owl survey, special-status plant suitability assessment, jurisdictional delineation and regulatory permitting. Several burrowing owl were found on the project site during the focused surveys, and Mr. McGill helped prepare a relocation plan that outlined the recommended methods proposed to relocate burrowing owls from the project site and provided measures that would be implemented for the maintenance, monitoring, and reporting of the relocated burrowing owls to increase chances of survivorship and ensure compliance with CDFW guidelines. Once the plan was approved by CDFW, Mr. McGill assisted the San Diego Zoo in the active relocation of the burrowing owls from the project site. The burrowing owls found within the project site were captured and actively relocated to a conservation site within the boundaries of the Western Riverside County MSHCP.
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Date Palm Drive Bridge over Whitewater River, Cathedral City, California. City of Cathedral City.
Biologist/Regulatory Specialist. The project included the widening of Date Palm Drive from four to six lanes adding sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and a central median. Mr. McGill conducted and helped prepare the delineation of State and federal jurisdictional waters report and Caltrans Natural Environment Study-Minimal Impact (NES-MI) for the project, which included a Coachella Valley MSHCP Consistency Analysis. Mr. McGill successfully delineated the jurisdictional boundaries of the Whitewater River and documented the biological resources occurring within the Biological Study Area. As part of the NES-MI report, Mr. McGill helped prepare a project impact analysis that included quantifying project impacts and outlining a permitting strategy for impacts to jurisdictional waters. Mr. McGill helped draft the resource agency permits through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement), the Regional Water Quality Control Board (Section 401 Water Quality Certification), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Section 404 Nationwide Permit) for impacts occurring within the Whitewater River.
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Ace Malisos
Air and Noise Studies Manager
Ace Malisos has 17 years of experience as an environmental analyst with a specialty in acoustics, air quality, and climate change. Ace is responsible for preparing and managing environmental and planning studies for public and private sector clients, under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for a variety of environmental planning projects involving redevelopment, infrastructure, residential, mixed- use, institutional, and commercial uses.
Relevant Experience
• Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan, Fontana, California. Fontana, City of. Environmental Specialist. The original Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan was composed of four project areas totaling approximately 1,863 acres within the southern portion of the City of Fontana. The updated plan expanded to approximately 3,200 acres, encompassing a mixture of residential, commercial, and industrial uses recently annexed by the City. • Warehouse Development Environmental Impact Report, San Bernardino County, California. Western Realco. Environmental Specialist. Responsible for the greenhouse gas analysis and health risk assessment, as well as the air quality and noise peer reviews. The project included the preparation of a focused environmental impact report evaluating air quality, cultural resources, greenhouse gasses, land use, hazardous materials, and transportation to satisfy California Environmental Quality Act requirements. Ace also peer-reviewed applicant-provided technical studies and performed greenhouse gas and health risk assessments. Key environmental concerns included the presence of historic age structures to be demolished, land use changes, air quality impacts on residents and schools, and neighborhood traffic impacts.
• Garnet Street Bridge Replacement Project (San Bernardino County, California) Acoustical Analyst. The Garnet Street Bridge Replacement Project analyzed improvements to sections of Garnet Street that included widening the roadway and constructing new asphalt concrete, curb, gutter, sidewalk to accommodate for the wider bridge. Rock riprap would be installed at the bottom and side slopes through the proposed bridge to protect against scour and erosion. The proposed bridge would increase roadway design speeds from 25 miles per hour (mph) to 45 mph.
• Riverside North Aquifer and Storage Recovery Project, Riverside and San Bernardino C, California. City of Riverside. Environmental Planner. Responsibilities included acoustics and air quality. The project proposes the construction of an inflatable dam across the Santa Ana River, water lines, and groundwater recharge basins for capturing and recharging stormwater and imported water on the City of Riverside's Flume Well Tract.
Professional Credentials
• M.A. Urban and
Regional Planning,
University of California,
Irvine
• B. A., Environmental
Studies, University of
California, Santa Cruz
Professional Affiliations
• Urban Land Institute
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• Sycamore Creek Channel Improvements CEQA and Regulatory Services, San Bernardino County, California. County of San Bernardino. Environmental Specialist. Ace prepared the air quality, greenhouse gas, and noise analyses for the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the Sycamore Creek Channel Improvements Project for the San Bernardino County Department of Public Works. The project involved the removal of debris (primarily concrete demolition waste) from the northeastern bank of Sycamore Creek, which has been utilized to reduce erosion and stabilize the channel adjacent to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (SBSD) Training Facility and Rehabilitation Center. The proposed improvements would consist of a riprap protection wall that would extend along the entire length of the SBSD Training Facility and Rehabilitation Center. • Lincoln Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report, Whittier, California. City of Whittier. Environmental Specialist. Responsibilities included acoustics and air quality. The 76-acre project is primarily located upon the former Fred C. Nelles Youth Correctional Facility, which was originally established in 1891 and ceased operations in 2004. The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Lincoln Specific Plan analyzed a specific plan proposing over 700 dwelling units and 200,000 square feet of commercial/retail development. Associated improvements include open space areas, roadways, utility improvements, and landscaping. Primary environmental issues associated with the project included historical resources, traffic impacts on local and regional roadways, air quality, noise, and hazardous materials.
• Cox Communications Expansion Project, Poway, California. Cox Communications. Noise Specialist. The project involved the demolition of an existing telecommunications facility and a new building that would include upgraded transformers and two new emergency generators. The noise analysis calculated the noise levels at adjacent residences from emergency generator use and testing as well as the use of other mechanical equipment. The analysis identified specifications for upgraded enclosures for the emergency generators to ensure that noise levels would comply with City standards.