(ACT) ACTION NEEDED
(INF) INFORMATION ONLY
(DIS) DISCRETIONARY
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NEEDLES PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY
CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1111 BAILEY AVENUE, NEEDLES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND CONVENE A JOINT COUNCIL / NPUA MEETING
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS A three-minute time limit per person has been established.
RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. NPUA/Council: Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) 2, 3 and/or 4 (regarding potential litigation with Medical Investor Holdings LLC, NCA Management, 3247 AM LLC and 2103 D, LLC related to Cannabis taxes).
EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT - by City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CORRESPONDENCE
INTRODUCTIONS
CITY ATTORNEY – Parliamentary Procedures
As a courtesy to those in attendance, we would ask that cell phones be turned off or set in their silent mode. Thank you
ADJOURN THE JOINT NPUA/COUNCIL MEETING & RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALL TO ORDER (Roll Call Previously Taken)
1 PUBLIC APPEARANCE - Persons wishing to address the City Council on subjects other than those scheduled are requested to do so at this time. When called by the Mayor, please announce your name and address for the record. In order to conduct a timely meeting, a three-minute time limit per person has been established by Municipal Code Section 2-18. Amendments to the California Government Code Section 54950 prohibits the City Council from taking action on a specific item until it appears on the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS
(A ten-minute time limit per presentation has been established per Municipal Code Section 2-18.)
1. Presentation to Linda Kidd for her service on the Planning Commission and the City of Needles
2. Presentation by Michael Fink, CPA with Fechter & Company Accept and File the City fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 audit report completed by Fechter & Company. (ACT)
PUBLIC HEARING
3. Public Hearing noticed to receive public input on a proposed fare increase for ridership on the Senior/Disabled Dial-a-Ride (DAR) transportation service effective as of February 1, 2024 Staff Report
Council Questions of Staff
Mayor to open the public hearing
Public Comment
Mayor to close the public hearing
Council Discussion / Deliberation
Resolution No. 2024-1 approving a fare increase for ridership on the Senior/Disabled Dial-a-Ride (DAR) transportation service effective as of February 1, 2024 (ACT)
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO THE COUNCIL ITEMS
A three-minute time limit per person has been established.
COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. The Mayor or any member of the City Council may pull an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Prior to Council action, a member of the public may address the City Council on matters scheduled on the Consent Calendar. A threeminute time limit per person applies. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Items 4 through 10 on the Consent Calendar by affirmative roll call vote. (ACT)
4. Approve the Warrants Registers of December 26, 2023 and January 9, 2024
5. Approve the Special & Regular Meetings Minutes of December 12, 2023
6. Approve the release of the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Agreement with H-Street Patient Care for the building located at 101 W. Spikes Road, Also known as APN# 0650-431-10-0000
7. Ratify the City Managers signature dated December 19, 2023, accept the Regents of the University of California grant for the City of Needles Animal Shelter award and authorize an FY 24 budget adjustment in the amount of $112,000
8. Hearing on Appeal of City’s Notice of Revocation of Cannabis Business License/Permit for the following Cannabis Businesses:
3247 Needles Highway, Suite E, Needles, CA (2103 D, LLC); 3247 Needles Highway, Suite A, Needles CA (3247 AM, LLC) 3241 Needles Highway, Needles, CA (NCA Management Co., LLC) 3253 Needles Highway, Needles CA (Medical Investor Holdings, LLC) HEARING CONTINUED TO JANUARY 23, 2024 (INF)
2 9. Accept Minagar and Associates, Inc. Proposal to Provide Engineering Services for the Design and Project Management of the Active Transportation Plan Cycle 6 - City of Needles Schools and Seniors Sidewalk Project for a not to exceed amount of $215,940 and authorize staff to execute the Professional Services Agreement and issue a Notice to Proceed.
10. Waive the reading and adopt Resolution 2024-02, Authorizing City Manager to Execute Program Supplement No. 00000A384 to Administering Agency-State Agreement for State Funded Projects No. 08-5220S21 with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the administration of State funds for the Schools and Seniors Sidewalk Project.
END OF COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CITY MANAGER REPORT
11. MANAGERS REPORT
COUNCIL REQUESTS
Councilmember Campbell
Councilmember McCorkle
Vice Mayor Merritt
Council Member Pogue
Councilmember Belt
Councilmember Longbrake
Mayor Jernigan
ADJOURNMENT
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I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing Agenda was posted at the front entrance of City Hall not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Dated this 5th day of January 2024
/s/ Dale Jones, CMC, City Clerk
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FARE
INCREASE FOR RIDERSHIP ON THE SENIOR/DISABLED
DIAL-A-RIDE (DAR) TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
EFFECTIVE AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2024
WHEREAS, the Senior/Disabled Dial-a-Ride (DAR) transportation service began operation in 1984 when the City and Needles Senior Citizens Club entered into an agreement for the Club to provide specialized transportation services to the elderly and disabled; and WHEREAS, as of October 1, 2019, the City has contracted with Transportation Concepts (contract operator of the deviated fixed route service) to provide daily operation of the DAR; and
WHEREAS, the last DAR fare increase was July 1, 2018 and since that time, costs of providing service have continued to increase; and
WHEREAS, DAR is required to maintain a minimum 10% farebox recovery and due to the increased costs, fares have been insufficient to meet that requirement and eligible Local Funds are being used with the farebox revenues to satisfy the 10% fare ratio; and WHEREAS, this increase will bring the DAR fare in line with the senior/disabled fare currently charged on the Needles Area Transit (NAT) which is standard in the transit industry; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Needles Desert Star on December 6, 2023 in addition to being posted in the DAR vehicles, and said public hearing was held on January 9, 2024 at which time all persons were provided an opportunity to speak for or against the proposed increase in fares.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Needles, California, hereby approves a fare increase, effective as of February 1, 2024, for ridership on the Senior/Disabled Dial-a-Ride (DAR) transportation service as follows:
Senior/Disabled Dial-a-Ride (DAR):
1) $1.25 each boarding for trips in and around Needles
2) $1.25 roundtrip to the senior noon meal program at the Needles Senior Citizens Center
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Needles, California, held on the 9th day of January, 2024, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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1 CITY OF NEEDLES
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
1. PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this _____ day of _________________, between the CITY OF NEEDLES, a California Charter City, (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) and Minagar & Associates, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”
2. RECITALS.
2.1 Services.
The City solicited proposals to provide Professional Engineering Services pursuant to that certain proposals, which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”
2.2 Proposal
Consultant has made a proposal (“Proposal”) to the City dated December 6, 2023 to provide such professional services, which Proposal is attached hereto as Exhibit “B.”
2.3 Consultant.
City desires to retain Consultant to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of such services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant possesses the necessary skills, licenses, certifications, qualifications, personnel and equipment to provide such services.
3. TERMS.
3.1 Scope of Services and Term.
3.1.1 Professional Services. Consultant agrees to perform the services described herein and in “Exhibit B” (“Services”). All Services shall be performed in the manner and according to the timeframe set forth in the Proposal. Consultant designates Chris Brooks as Consultant’s professional responsible for overseeing the Services provided by Consultant.
3.1.2 Term. This Agreement shall become effective when executed and shall remain in effect until terminated as provided herein. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, this Agreement shall automatically terminate after one (1) year unless extended in writing by the Parties with the approval of the City Council of the City. 153
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2 3.1.3 Conflict. In the event that the terms of the Proposal shall conflict with the terms of this Agreement, or contain additional terms other than the Services to be rendered and the price for the Services, the terms of this Agreement shall govern and said additional or conflicting terms shall be of no force or effect.
3.2 Responsibilities of Consultant.
3.2.1 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Independent Contractor. The Services shall be performed by Consultant or by its employees under Consultant’s supervision. Consultant will determine the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. The City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee. Consultant retains the right to perform similar or different services for other clients during the term of this Agreement. Any additional personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall also not be employees of the City and shall at all times be under Consultant’s exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall determine its own work hours and schedule; provide its own equipment; maintain its own offices; provide its own vehicles; insurance; cell phones and office phones; and Consultant shall be solely responsible for managing and supervising its personnel and employees. Consultant shall further be responsible for all reports and obligations, including, but not limited to:
social security taxes, income tax withholding, payroll taxes, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.
3.2.2 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Consultant shall perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Consultant warrants that all employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Finally, Consultant represents that it, its employees and subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. As provided for in the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Consultant’s failure to comply with the applicable standard 154
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3 of care. Any employee of the Consultant or its sub-consultants who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of a Project, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant and shall not be re-assigned to perform any Services to City.
3.2.3 Laws and Regulations. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of Services, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law.
Consultant shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Services. If the Consultant performs any work contrary to such laws, rules and regulations and without giving written notice to the City, Consultant shall be solely responsible for all costs arising therefrom. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, directors, officers, employees and agents harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations.
3.2.4 Employment Eligibility. Consultant shall be solely responsible for obtaining Employment Eligibility Verification information from Consultant’s employees, in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Pub. L. 99-603 (8 U.S.C. 1324a), and shall ensure that Consultant’s employees are eligible to work in the United States.
3.2.5 CalPers. In the event that Consultant employs, contracts with, or otherwise utilizes any CalPers retirees in completing any of the Services performed hereunder, such instances shall be disclosed in advance to the City and shall be subject to the City’s advance written approval.
3.2.6 Drug-free Workplace Certification. By signing this Agreement, the Consultant hereby certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the Consultant will comply with the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 (Government Code, Section 8350 et seq.) and will provide a drug-free workplace.
3.2.7 Safety. Consultant shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Consultant shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees, City personnel and third parties appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. Safety precautions as 155
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4 applicable shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and life-saving equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all employees and subcontractors, such as safe walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices, equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries; and (C) adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety measures.
4. Indemnification; Insurance.
4.1 Insurance. Consultant shall maintain prior to the beginning of and for the duration of this Agreement insurance coverage as specified in Exhibit “C” attached to and made a part of this Agreement.
4.2 Indemnity for Professional Liability. When the law establishes a professional standard of care for Consultant’s Services, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the City and any and all of its officials, employees and agents (“Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses, including legal counsel’s fees and costs, caused in whole or in part by any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission of Consultant, its officers, agents, employees or subconsultants (or any agency or individual that Consultant shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of professional services under this Agreement.
4.3 Indemnity Other than Professional Liability. Other than in the performance of professional services and to the full extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, and any and all of its employees, officials and agents from and against any liability (including liability for claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, including legal counsel fees and costs, court costs, interest, defense costs, and expert witness fees), where the same arise out of, are a consequence of, or are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, the performance of this Agreement by Consultant or by any individual or the City for which Consultant is legally liable, including but not limited to officers, agents, employees or subcontractors of Consultant.
4.4 Duty to Defend. In the event the City, its officers, employees, agents and/or volunteers are made a party to any action, lawsuit, or other adversarial proceeding arising from the performance of the Services encompassed by this Agreement, and upon demand by City, Consultant shall have an immediate duty to defend the City at Consultant’s cost or at City’s option, to reimburse City for its costs of defense, including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred in the defense of such matters. Payment by City is not a condition precedent to enforcement of this indemnity.
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5 from the sole negligence of the City or its officers, employees, or agents, Consultant will be obligated to pay for City’s defense until such time as a final judgment has been entered adjudicating the City as solely negligent. Consultant will not be entitled in the absence of such a determination to any reimbursement of defense costs including but not limited to attorney’s fees, expert fees and costs of litigation.
5. Responsibilities of City.
5.1 Requests. The City agrees to comply with all reasonable requests of Consultant and provide reasonable access to documents including objectives and constraints, space, capacity, and performance requirements, flexibility, and expandability, and any budgetary limitations, reasonably necessary to the performance of Consultant's duties under this Agreement. In order to facilitate Consultant’s conformance with the performance schedule, the City shall respond to Consultant’s submittals in a timely manner.
5.2 City Representative. The City designates the City Manager or his designee as City representative (“City Representative”) with respect to the work to be performed under this Agreement. The City Representative shall have complete authority to transmit instructions, receive information, and interpret and define the City’s policy and decisions with respect to materials, equipment, elements, and systems pertinent to the Services covered by this Agreement.
6. Fees and Payments.
6.1 Compensation. City agrees to pay Consultant the amount of $ .
Consultant shall be paid at the rates set forth in the Proposal and shall not increase any rate without the prior written consent of the City. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 6, total fees and charges paid by City under this Agreement shall not exceed $ without approval by the City Council of City.
6.2 Invoices. Consultant shall submit to the City a monthly itemized statement which indicates work completed and hours of Services rendered by Consultant. The statement shall describe the amount of Services and supplies provided since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as appropriate, through the date of the statement. City shall have the right to review and audit all invoices prior to or after payment to Consultant. This review and audit may include, but not be limited to City’s:
a. Determination that any hourly fee charged is consistent with this Agreement's approved hourly rate schedule;
b. Determination that the multiplication of the hours billed times the approved rate schedule dollars is correct;
c. Determination that each item charged is the usual, customary, and reasonable charge for the particular item. If City determines an item charged is greater than usual, customary, or reasonable, or is duplicative, ambiguous, excessive, or inappropriate, City shall either return the bill to Consultant with a request for 157
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6 explanation or adjust the payment accordingly, and give notice to Consultant of the adjustment.
6.3 Payment. If the work is satisfactorily completed, City shall pay such invoice within thirty (30) days of its receipt. Should City dispute any portion of any invoice, City shall pay the undisputed portion within the time stated above, and at the same time advise Consultant in writing of the disputed portion.
6.4 Reimbursement for Expenses. Consultant shall not be reimbursed for any expenses unless authorized in writing by the City Manager.
6.5 Additional Services. In the event Consultant performs additional or different services than those described herein without the prior written approval of the City Manager and/or City Council of City, Consultant shall not be compensated for such services. Consultant expressly waives any right to be compensated for services and materials not covered by the scope of this Agreement or authorized by the City in writing.
6.6 Prevailing Wages. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. The City shall provide Consultant with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement. Consultant shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Consultant’s principal place of business and at the project site. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
6.7 Accounting Records.
6.7.1 Maintenance and Inspection. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of the City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
7. General Provisions.
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7 7.1 Termination of Agreement.
7.1.1 Grounds for Termination. The City or Consultant may, by written notice to the other party, terminate this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written notice to the other party of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Consultant shall be compensated only for those Services which have been actually and adequately rendered to the City, and Consultant shall be entitled to no further compensation.
7.1.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, Consultant shall provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data (as defined below), programming source code, plans reports and other information of any kind prepared by Consultant in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to provide such documents and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.
7.1.3 Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, the City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
7.2 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to the respective Parties at the following address, or at such other address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
To Consultant: Minagar & Associates, Inc.
23282 Mill Creek Drive, Suite 120
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Attention: Fred Minagar
To City: City of Needles
817 Third Street
Needles, CA 92363
Attention: City Manager
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the Party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
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8 7.3 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.
7.3.1 City Ownership. All documents and data (“Documents & Data”), including data on electric, digital or magnetic media, prepared by Consultant under this Agreement shall be the property of the City, except that Consultant shall have the right to retain copies of all Documents & Data for its records. The City shall not be limited in any way in its use of the Documents & Data at any time. Should Consultant, either during or following termination of this Agreement, desire to use any Documents & Data prepared in connection with this Agreement, Consultant shall first obtain the written approval of the City Manager.
7.3.2 Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other Documents and Data either created by or provided to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Consultant. Such materials shall not, without the prior written consent of the City, be used by Consultant for any purposes other than the performance of the Services. Nor shall such materials be disclosed to any person or entity not connected with the performance of the Services or the Project. Nothing furnished to Consultant which is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use the City’s name or insignia, photographs of the Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services or the Project in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of the City.
7.4 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.
7.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both Parties.
7.6 Governing Law. This Agreement is entered into and shall be performed in Needles, California and shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Any claims arising under this Agreement shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in San Bernardino County.
7.7 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
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9 7.8 City’s Right to Employ Other Consultants. The City reserves the right to employ other consultants at any time for any purpose.
7.9 Assignment; Sublease; Transfer. Consultant shall not assign, sublease, hypothecate, or transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein without the prior signed written consent of the City Manager. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any assignees, hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted assignment, hypothecation or transfer.
7.10 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not work days. All references to Consultant include all personnel, employees, agents, and subcontractors of Consultant, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to the City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this Agreement.
7.11 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification, or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.
7.12 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
7.13 No Third Party Beneficiaries. The Needles Public Utility Authority and other City entities shall be intended beneficiaries of this Agreement. Otherwise, there are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
7.14 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
7.15 Improper Payment. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, the City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability.
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10 interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom. Consultant has read and is aware of the provisions of Section 1090 et seq. and Section 87100 et seq. of the Government Code relating to conflicts of interest of public officers and employees. Consultant agrees that they are unaware of any financial or economic interest of any public officer or employee of the City relating to this Agreement. It is further understood and agreed that if such a financial interest does exist at the inception of this Agreement, the City may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving notice thereof. Consultant shall comply with the requirements of Government Code section 87100 et seq. and section 1090 in the performance of and during the term of this Agreement.
7.17 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination.
7.18 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake selfinsurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.
7.19 Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.
7.20 Attorney Fees. If any legal action or proceeding, including an action for declaratory relief, is brought to enforce or interpret the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled.
7.21 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.
7.22 Contents of Request for Proposal and Proposal. Consultant is bound by the contents of City's Request for Proposal and the Proposal. In the event of conflict, the requirements of City's Request for Proposals and this Agreement shall take precedence over those contained in the Proposal. The incorporation of the Proposal shall be for the Services to be rendered and the price for such Services only, and any other terms and conditions included in the Proposal shall have no force and effect on this Agreement or the relationship between Consultant and/or City, unless expressly agreed to in writing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement on the date and year set forth above.
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11 CITY: (City of Needles)
BY:
Patrick Martinez
TITLE: City Manager
DATE:
ATTEST:
BY:
Dale Jones
TITLE: City Clerk
DATE:
CONSULTANT:
BY:
Fred Minagar, MS, RCE, PE, FITE
TITLE: President/Senior Project Manager
DATE:
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Request For Proposals
Attached
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Proposal
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Insurance Requirements
Time for Compliance.
Consultant shall not commence Services under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the subcontractor has secured all insurance required under this section.
Minimum Requirements.
Consultant shall, at its expense, procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Agreement by the Consultant, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. Consultant shall also require all of its subcontractors to procure and maintain the same insurance for the duration of the Agreement.
Such insurance shall meet at least the following minimum levels of coverage:
i. General liability. 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. ii. Automobile liability. 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 the Consultant arising out of or in connection with the Services 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 combined single limit for each accident. iii. Professional liability (errors & omissions). 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 no less than three (3) years after completion of the Services required by this Agreement. iv. Worker’s Compensation. Consultant shall maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance (with limits of at least $1,000,000).
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• Separation of Insureds; No Special Limitations. All insurance required by this Section shall contain standard separation of insured’s provisions. In addition, such insurance shall not contain any special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers. • Deductibles and Self-Insurance Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. Consultant shall guarantee that, at the option of the City, either: (1) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers; or (2) the Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigation costs, claims and administrative and defense expenses.
• Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M.
Best’s rating no less than A:VII, licensed to do business in California, and satisfactory to the City.
• Proof of insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a waiver of subrogation endorsement for workers’ compensation. Insurance certificates and endorsements must be approved by the City prior to commencement of performance. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this contract. City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time. • City Approval. All coverage types and limits required are subject to approval, modification and additional requirements by City, as the need arises. Consultant shall not make any reductions in scope of coverage (e.g. elimination of contractual liability or reduction of discovery period) that may affect City’s protection without City’s prior written consent.
• 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 167
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In the alternative, City may cancel this Agreement. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
• Waiver of subrogation. 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 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. • Requirements not limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits or 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.
• Additional insured status. All policies required herein shall provide or be endorsed to provide that City and its officers, officials, employees, and agents, and volunteers shall be additional insureds under such policies.
• Pass through clause. Consultant agrees to ensure that its subconsultants, subcontractors, and any other party involved with the project who is brought onto or involved in the project by Consultant, 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. Consultant agrees that upon request, all agreements with consultants, subcontractors, and others engaged in the project will be submitted to City for review.
• City’s right to revise specifications. The City reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Consultant ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change 168
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• 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. 169
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December 6, 2023
Request for Proposals (RFP)
To Provide Professional Engineering Services for
Schools and Seniors’ Sidewalk Project
City of Needles, CA
PREPARED FOR:
CITY OF NEEDLES
Procurement Department
817 Third Street
Needles, CA 92363
PREPARED BY:
MINAGAR & ASSOCIATES, INC.
ITS – Traffic/Civil/Electrical Engineering – Transportation Planning – Homeland Security – CEM 23282 Mill Creek Drive, Suite 120
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Project Location Map in the City of Needles Minagar & Associates, Inc.’s Signing & Striping Plans for the City of Burbank
Minagar & Associates, Inc.’s Intersection
Improvement Map for the City of Huntington Park
Minagar & Associates,
Inc.’s ADA Ramp Plans
Minagar & Associates, Inc.’s Curb,
Gutter, and ADA Ramp Improvements
for the City of Yucca Valley’s Safe
Routes to Schools Project
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PROPOSAL
TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
SCHOOLS AND SENIORS’
SIDEWALK PROJECT
FOR THE
CITY OF NEEDLES
PRESENTED TO:
CITY OF NEEDLES
Procurement Department
817 Third Street
Needles, CA 92363
PREPARED BY:
MINAGAR & ASSOCIATES, INC.
ITS – Traffic/Civil/Electrical Engineering – Transportation Planning – Homeland Security – CEM 23282 Mill Creek Drive, East Tower, Suite 120
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Tel: (949) 707-1199
DECEMBER 6, 2023
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 – Cover Letter............................................................................................... 4 Section 2 – Statement of Interest and Background.................................................... 7 Section 3 – Business Information................................................................................ 7 Section 4 – Experience/Qualifications Information.................................................... 8 Proposed Project Team........................................................................................... 11 Section 5 – Approach/Methodology .......................................................................... 12 Proposed Project Schedule .................................................................................... 15 Section 6 - References................................................................................................ 16 Section 7 – Cost Proposal.......................................................................................... 26
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A: Key Personnel Resumes
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MINAGAR & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Traffic/Civil/Electrical Engineering – ITS – Transportation Planning & CEM 4 23282 Mill Creek Drive, East Tower, Suite 120, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Tel: (949) 707-1199, Ext. 2#, Email: [email protected] Section 1 – Cover Letter
December 6, 2023
Mr. Patrick Martinez
City Manager
City of Needles
Procurement Department
817 Third Street
Needles, CA 92363
Re: Request for Proposals to Provide Professional Engineering Services for Schools and Seniors’ Sidewalk Project
Dear Mr. Martinez,
On behalf of the Minagar & Associates, Inc. Team, I would like to take this opportunity to present to you our proposal to provide Professional Engineering Services for Schools and Seniors’ Sidewalk Project in the City of Needles, CA.
Minagar & Associates, Inc. recognizes the City of Needles is seeking a qualified consultant to implementing sidewalk improvements to provide a safer and more welcoming environment for bicyclists and pedestrians in the City. Minagar is greatly experienced with collecting data, conducting analysis for, presenting, and executing safety projects, having successfully completed 45+ safety projects.
Successfully completed safety projects include Active Transportation Program (ATP), Federal & State Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), Safe Routes to School (SR2S), and Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) Projects, including:
City of Needles’ Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP)
City of Coachella’s ATP Cycle 1 ST-86 PS&E and Engineering Services for Citywide Active Transportation Program
City of Coachella’s ATP Cycle 2 ST-100 PS&E and Engineering Services for Citywide Active Transportation Program
City of Burbank’s HSIP Cycle 3 Engineering Services for Verdugo & Keystone City of Burbank’s HSIP Cycle 4 Engineering Services for Verdugo Ave Bike Lane Extension City of Coachella’s HSIP-5294 (006) Engineering Services for Citywide Traffic Control & Street Name Sign Upgrade
City of Yucca Valley’s SR2S Engineering and PS&E
City of Coachella’s SR2S Cycle 8 PS&E Engineering Services for Citywide Safe Routes to School Improvement Project
City of Colton’s Review as City Traffic Engineer of Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) City of Huntington Park’s Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) City of Guadalupe’s Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP)
City of Big Bear Lake’s Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) 173
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Traffic/Civil/Electrical Engineering – ITS – Transportation Planning & CEM 5 23282 Mill Creek Drive, East Tower, Suite 120, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Tel: (949) 707-1199, Ext. 2#, Email: [email protected] Since 1993, our firm has also completed the following projects:
■ 900+ Nationwide Projects
■ 120+ Traffic Signal Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) Projects ■ 1600+ Signals’ Re-timing & Synchronization
o 951 in Southern California, 550 in Northern California, 107 in other States ■ 400+ Traffic Control Plan (TCP), Traffic Signal & ITS Design Projects ■ 350+ Traffic Studies
■ 50+ Parking Studies
■ 40+ ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) Design & Deployment Projects ■ 25 Citywide Engineering and Traffic Speed Surveys (E&TS) ■ 9 Multi-Year Contracts as designated City Traffic Engineer for the following public agencies:
City of San Bernardino
City of Colton
City of Chino Hills
City of Rancho Santa Margarita
City of Beaumont
City of South Pasadena
City of El Monte
City of Baldwin Park
City of Gardena
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Traffic/Civil/Electrical Engineering – ITS – Transportation Planning & CEM 6 23282 Mill Creek Drive, East Tower, Suite 120, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Tel: (949) 707-1199, Ext. 2#, Email: [email protected] Minagar & Associates, Inc. combines statewide and region-level expertise in traffic management with local responsiveness and knowledge. Fred brings the technical/political know-how as a 24- year-elected Mayor/Mayor Pro Tem/Council Member and appointed Planning Commission Chairman & Commissioner and Traffic Commission Chairman and Commissioner.
Minagar & Associates, Inc. has all the resources and skills necessary to provide services for this Project in the City of Needles. All work will be completed directly from the singular office location in Laguna Hills, CA.
As the Officer‐in‐Charge, I accept all terms and conditions outlined in the RFP and declare we have no exceptions or deviations from the information stated, and affirm that all information submitted in this proposal is true and correct. Minagar & Associates, Inc. acknowledges receipt of the responses to questions and affirms that this proposal is valid in its entirety up to 90 days from the date of its submittal.
Please feel free to contact me directly with any additional questions you might have at (949) 707- 1199 ext. 2# or via e-mail at [email protected]. We look forward to the opportunity to work with staff and the local community in improving conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Sincerely,
MINAGAR & ASSOCIATES, INC. (a State of California SBE firm) Fred Minagar, MS, RCE, PE, FITE
President/Senior Project Manager
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7 Section 2 – Statement of Interest and Background
Minagar & Associates, Inc. is the right, qualified firm to provide this project for the City of Needles.
In addition to our history of successfully delivering safety projects, we have also previously completed projects and services with the City of Needles.
When it comes to care, attention to detail, stretching the clients' dollars, and delivering within schedule and budget, the Minagar & Associates, Inc. Team treats the small and large assignments the same and ensure that its clients' goals are achieved. We will take full responsibility for the quality and accuracy of each deliverable and will ensure that the work is done right the first time. We will not submit incomplete or substandard technical documents and will make sure that all critical and viable comments/concerns are addressed.
We are a team of highly qualified technical staff and former local, regional, and State engineers and managers who have successfully delivered and continue to deliver safety projects, and will do the same for the City of Needles in this School and Seniors’ Sidewalk Project.
Section 3 – Business Information
Minagar & Associates, Inc. is an established full-service traffic engineering firm and “S” Corporation, headquartered in
Laguna Hills, CA. Minagar has 30 years of experience and is specialized in the areas of:
■ Traffic/Civil/Electrical Engineering & Consulting
■ Transportation Planning
■ Municipal Engineering Services
■ Construction Engineering Management (CEM)
■ Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
■ Traffic Control Plans (TCP)
Fred Minagar, the President and Principal of the company, is authorized to legally bind Minagar & Associates, Inc.
Since Minagar & Associates, Inc.’s inception in 1993, the firm has completed over 900 traffic engineering projects in 14 counties and 86 cities in the State of California, as well as 17 other states from Hawaii to New York. Specifics on Minagar & Associates, Inc.’s project experience and expertise is provided in the following section.
2004 - 2017
Irvine, CA
Founded in 1993….
Irvine, CA
2017 - Present
Laguna Hills, CA
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8 Section 4 – Experience/Qualifications Information
Minagar is already familiar with the conditions and needs of the vicinity of the City of Needles, having completed projects for the City such as the Local Roadway Safety Plan in 2022.
Minagar & Associates, Inc. has also completed numerous projects for jurisdictions in the Counties of San Bernardino and Riverside, such as the Cities of Big Bear Lake, Yucca Valley, and Desert Hot Springs. Other past clients include the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Caltrans Districts 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, & HQ.
Additionally, Minagar has the skills and experience needed for this Schools and Seniors’ Sidewalk Project due to completing the following projects in the past. Some of these projects are detailed further in Section 6 – References, accompanied by client contact information. City of Coachella’s ATP Cycle 1 ST-86 PS&E and Engineering Services for Citywide Active Transportation Program
City of Coachella’s ATP Cycle 2 ST-100 PS&E and Engineering Services for Citywide Active Transportation Program
City of Burbank’s HSIP Cycle 3 Engineering Services for Verdugo & Keystone
City of Burbank’s HSIP Cycle 4 Engineering Services for Verdugo Ave Bike Lane Extension
City of Coachella’s HSIP-5294 (006) Engineering Services for Citywide Traffic Control & Street Name Sign Upgrade
City of Yucca Valley’s SR2S Engineering and PS&E
City of Coachella’s SR2S Cycle 8 PS&E Engineering Services for Citywide Safe Routes to School Improvement Project
City of Colton’s Review as City Traffic Engineer of Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP)
City of Huntington Park’s Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) City of Guadalupe’s Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP)
City of Big Bear Lake’s Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) Other successfully completed projects include:
■ 900+ Nationwide Projects
■ 80+ Plans, Specification & Estimates (PS&E)
■ 120+ Traffic Signal Operations Studies & Traffic Impact Analyses (TIA) ■ 1,600+ Synchronized & Retimed Signals and System Evaluations 951 in Southern California
550 in Northern California
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9 107 in other States
■ 40+ ITS Projects
■ 25 Traffic Control Plans (TCP)
■ 25 EIS/EIR Projects
■ 350+ Traffic and Safety Studies
■ 50+ Parking Studies
■ 25+ Citywide Engineering and Traffic Surveys (E&TS)
■ 9 Multi-Year Contracts as designated City Traffic Engineer for the following public agencies:
City of San Bernardino
City of Colton
City of Chino Hills
City of Rancho Santa Margarita
City of Beaumont
City of South Pasadena
City of El Monte
City of Baldwin Park
City of Gardena
Additionally, over 85% of the Minagar & Associates, Inc.’s projects are from repeat clients and client referrals. The following figures show some of Minagar & Associates, Inc.’s public and private sector clients over the past 30 years.
Representative Public
Clients Tree
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10 Minagar & Associates, Inc. is also the recipient of several local, regional, state and national awards in traffic signal timing and ITS. Recent notable awards include:
■ Orange County Engineering Council’s (OCEC) 2019 Outstanding Engineering Services Award
■ ASCE’s 2016 Outstanding Civil Engineer in the Private Sector in the State of California Award
■ ASCE Los Angeles Section’s Outstanding Civil Engineer in the Private Sector Award
■ ASCE Orange County’s 2016 Outstanding Civil Engineer in Private Sector Award
■ Orange County Engineering Council’s (OCEC) 2016 Outstanding Engineering Services Award
■ Cal-EPA/California Air Resource Board’s Cool California Climate Leader Award (2012)
■ ASCE’s Outstanding Private Sector Civil Engineering Project in Metropolitan Los Angeles
■ L.A. County Metro’s Award of Excellence for three separate years ■ Caltrans’ Excellence in Transportation Award in the State of California ■ ASCE’s Outstanding Public/Private Sector Civil Engineering Project in Metropolitan L.A.
■ APWA's Best Traffic Congestion Mitigation Project of the Year in Southern California
■ PTI’s Best Transportation Technology Solutions Award in the United States ■ ITS-CA’s Best Return on Investment Project Award in the State of California Representative Private
Sector Clients Tree
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11 Proposed Project Team
The following Minagar & Associates, Inc. staff members are proposed to provide services for the City of Needles without the assistance of any subconsultants. Minagar acknowledges no members of the key personnel will be modified or removed without written concurrence from the City. Full resumes detailing qualifications and past experience of each project team member are provided in Appendix A.
Organization Chart
Key Personnel Responsibility and Availability Chart
Project Team Members
Years of
Experience
Percent Available
(%)
Experience and Expertise
Project ManagementSurvey & Research, Environmental Clearance & Utilities Data CollectionPreparation of PS&EBidding Assistance & Construction Engineering Fred Minagar, MS, PE, RCE, FITE 39 65
Arian Abrishami, MSEE, PE, PMP 32 70
Firoz Vohra, MS, TE 37 85
Serge Tavour, ASCE 37 90
Jenny Tran, BSEE 4 75
Michelle Nguyen, BSCE 4 75
MINAGAR & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Fred Minagar, MS, PE, RCE, FITE
Project Manager
MINAGAR & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Firoz Vohra, MS, TE
Project Engineer/Principal Engineer
MINAGAR & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Serge Tavour, ASCE
Roadway & Intersection Geometry Evaluation
MINAGAR & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Jenny Tran, BSEE
Engineering Assessment & Report Preparation
MINAGAR & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Arian Abrishami, BSEE, PE, PMP
Signal Systems and Electrical Engineer
CITY OF NEEDLES
Mr. Patrick Martinez
City Manager
Ms. Kathy Raasch
Project Manager
MINAGAR & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Michelle Nguyen, BSCE, EIT
Project Engineer
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12 Section 5 – Approach/Methodology
The following sections detail Minagar & Associates, Inc.’s methodology and work plan for preparing the City of Needles’ Schools and Seniors’ Sidewalk Project. The following proposed tasks and scope of services are subject to change depending on the City’s preferences and priorities, and will be finalized following the kick-off meeting.
Phase I – Topographic Survey, Utility Research, & Project Data Collection Task 1: Project Management
Minagar will initiate the project process with an in-person kick-off meeting with City of Needles staff. At this meeting, the project objectives, budget/funding, schedule, scope of work, and tasks will be finalized.
Minagar will will prepare a schedule of follow-up progress meetings with City staff to discuss plan updates and address any concerns or issues that may arise. These meetings can be in-person or virtual and monthly, bi-monthly, or as-needed, depending on the City’s preference.
Minagar’s emphasis on clear and consistent communication and updates is the foundation of our successful project deliveries.
Task 2: Review of Existing Resources & Data Collection
Minagar staff will review relevant existing documents such as the City’s existing General Plan, Land Use & Transportation Element, and previous efforts to improve pedestrian and bicyclist facilities by the City and neighboring jurisdictions. This includes:
• City of Needles General Plan
• City of Needles Land Use &
Transportation Element
• San Bernardino County
Transportation Authority (SBCTA)
Regional Safe Routes to School
Plan
• San Bernardino County Non-Motorized Transportation Plan Subsequently, Minagar will perform
field surveys to note existing
roadway conditions and additional
needs. Any areas needing
additional improvements from the
proposed scope of work will be noted. A 4K drone may be used for optimal field reconnaissance.
Task 3: Topographic Survey & Utility Research
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13 determined, and any affected utility companies will be coordinated with and any conflicts will be resolved. Utility communication will be recorded on a log and provided to City Staff to keep them informed. Detailed survey notes and electronic mapping files will be plotted on AutoCAD and all existing conditions will be identified.
Phase II – Preliminary Design Plan/Environmental
Task 4: Preliminary Concept Design Plans
Minagar will prepare 30% plans for the
proposed improvements and identify
associated impacts and costs. The
concept plans will include the existing
and proposed right-of-way, curbs,
sidewalks, driveways, striping, signs,
centerlines, etc. The 30% plans will
minimize right-of-way costs and will be
accompanied by a detailed preliminary
cost estimate itemizing all construction
elements.
Sample Minagar & Associates, Inc. Plans
Task 5: Environmental, Right-of-Way, and Utility Clearance Minagar will prepare any environmental, right-ofway, and utility clearance documentation to satisfy Caltrans Local Assistance or CEQA
guidelines and standards. Any additional
technical studies, assessments, consultations or
a Notice of Determination will be prepared if necessary.
Phase III – Final Design Plans, Specifications, & Estimates (PS&E) Task 6: 60%, 90%, and 100% Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) General provisions & technical specifications are prepared with the lead agency’s boilerplate specifications. All final plans & specs, signed and sealed by our California Registered Civil engineers, will conform to local (City/County/APWA Greenbook) and/or state (Caltrans) guidelines and plan preparation manuals. Final signed/sealed plans are submitted on 24”X36”, 4- millimeter Mylar sheets, or on vellum medium if requested by the agency, at a scale of 1” = 20’ or 1” = 40’, depending on the type of plan.
All project contract documents and special provisions will be completed in a format consistent with current City projects and guidelines. Additionally, a Resident Engineer’s file will be prepared and submitted with plans and specifications,
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14 construction quantities, engineer’s estimate, background calculation work sheets, survey data, utility file, right-of-way file, and all relative project information.
Phase IV – Bidding Assistance
Task 7: Bidding Assistance
Minagar will assist the City during project
bidding by attending any pre-bid meetings,
answering questions, and providing
clarification of the contract documents as
requested by the city. Minagar can also
prepare addenda if needed. Subsequently,
Minagar & Associates, Inc. will review bids and provide recommendation for award.
Phase V – Construction Engineering
Task 8: Construction Engineering
Minagar will assist the City in reviewing submittals, requests for information (RFIs), Change Orders, and any disputes that may arise during construction. A survey will be provided to lay out the work in accordance with the plans during construction, and Minagar will provide inspection services as needed at significant intervals such as survey, layout of the work, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% construction completion. Finally, Minagar will provide construction punch list at substantial completion of the project.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Throughout the entire project process, Minagar & Associates, Inc. will maintain meticulous quality assurance/quality control measures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of the project. Our team will take full responsibility for the quality and accuracy of each deliverable and will ensure that all work is done right the first time. We will not submit incomplete or substandard technical documents and will ensure that all critical comments and concerns are addressed.
When it comes to care, attention to detail, stretching the clients' dollars, and delivering within schedule and budget, the Minagar & Associates, Inc. Team treats the small and large assignments the same and ensure that its clients' goals are achieved. We are a team of highly qualified technical staff and former local, regional, and State transportation agency engineers and managers who have successfully delivered and continue to deliver roadway infrastructure and traffic improvement projects, and will provide the City of Needles with the best quality service for the completion of this project.
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15 Proposed Project Schedule
The proposed project schedule is shown below. This schedule is subject to change until its finalization at the kick-off meeting. Minagar & Associates, Inc. is committed to completing this project for the City of Needles in less than 9 months, by the end of September 2024.
Year
Month
NTP = Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Phase I - Topographic Survey, Utility Research, and Project Data Collection 1 1W
Progress Meetings 1W 1W 1W 1W 1W 1W 1W 1W
2 3
Phase II - Preliminary Design Plan/Environmental
4 5
Phase III - Final Design Plans, Specifications, & Estimate (PS&E) 6 Phase IV - Bidding Assistance
7 Phase V - Construction Engineering
8 1 W: Within 1 Week * Tentative NTP Date
4 W
6 W
6 W
3W
4 W
4 W
3W
6 W
Bidding Assistance Services
90% PS&E
100% PS&E
Data Collection
Project Kick-off Meeting
Prepare Environmental, Right-ofWay, and Utility Clearance Description
Construction Engineering Services
Review Existing Resources
Topographic Survey, Utility Research
Preliminary 30% Concept Plans
Task # MAR APR MAY JUN
2024
60% PS&E
JAN FEB JUL AUG SEP
Milestone
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Minagar & Associates, Inc.’s relevant project experience is summarized below and on the following pages, accompanied by client contact information.
Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Project for the Town of Yucca Valley, County of San Bernardino & Caltrans District 8
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Minagar & Associates, Inc. prepared a PS&E package for the Town of Yucca Valley and Caltrans District 8 for the Town’s Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Project, which included traffic signal, streetscape, and signing & striping improvements for Yucca Valley High School on a 1/2± mile roadway segment on Sage Avenue, in the Town of Yucca Valley in Riverside County.
The project included design and preparation of construction plans (including preparation of plans, details and typical cross sections), development of construction cost estimates, technical
specifications/provisions and investigation/documentation of findings for Caltrans environmental clearance (Categorical
Exemption/Exclusion). Project features included roadway widening and aligning to construct new curb and gutter (traversable AC and PCC), 5’ wide concrete sidewalks adjacent to the existing pavement, relocation of water meter boxes, signage and striping improvements, installation of a new marked crosswalk with pedestrian flashing beacon equipment, modification of the existing cross gutter to provide for a depressed pedestrian sidewalk and handrail system to traverse over the existing wash across Sage Avenue (including cutoff walls and riprap rock slope protection design per Caltrans RSP requirements).
LOCATION
Yucca Valley, San Bernardino
County, CA
SCOPE OF WORK
Civil Engineering
- PCC sidewalk
- ADA curb ramps
Traffic Engineering
- Signing & Striping
- Pavement Markers
Electrical Engineering
- Signalized Overhead Pedestrian
Flashing Beacon
- Solar-powered Radar Speed
Feedback Signs
Caltrans Environmental
Clearance
CLIENT
Town of Yucca Valley, CA
Alex Qishta, PE
Director of Public Works
58928 Business Center Drive
(760) 369-1265
[email protected]
CONTRACT & COMPLETION DATE
2018 - 2019
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17 Burbank’s Highway Safety Improvement Project (HSIP-3) on Verdugo Avenue at Keystone Street and Parish Place
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Minagar & Associates, Inc. prepared a full PS&E package for the City of Burbank to provide traffic signal modifications and pedestrian crossing improvements on Verdugo Avenue at the intersections of Keystone Street and Parish Place. Project features included:
Civil Improvements:
Reconstruction of four (4) intersection corners with “bulb-out” sidewalk extensions to provide:
• Double perpendicular ramps (replacing single ramps)
• Caltrans/ADA-conforming detectable warning surface panels • Reduction in crossing distance of pedestrians across Verdugo Traffic Signal/Fiber-Optic Interconnect Improvements:
• Installation of new signal poles, conduit, conductors, vehicle/bicycle DLC and five-section signal heads
• 233 Bi-Trans Full Version program with Battery Back-up System (BBS) within existing 332 traffic signal cabinet • Installation of 3" HDPE conduit, 12-48 strand Single Mode Fiber-Optic (SMFO) Cable, & fiber-optic pull-boxes (2'x3') • Removal of existing Type 337 controller cabinet and installation of new 170 controller
LOCATION
Burbank, Los Angeles County,
CA
SCOPE OF WORK
Field Observations and
Identification/Inventory of
Existing Infrastructure
Land/Control Survey
Preparation of PS&E
Construction Advertisement
Services
CLIENT / AGENCY
City of Burbank, CA
Rabie Rahmani
Principal Engineer (Currently
Retired)
275 E Olive Ave
Burbank, CA 91502
(310) 927-0838
[email protected]
CONTRACT & COMPLETION DATE
2018 - 2018
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18 Burbank’s Bike Lane Extension Project on Verdugo Avenue from Clybourn Street to Victory Boulevard
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Minagar & Associates, Inc. prepared a full PS&E package for the City of Burbank to provide traffic signal modifications for bicycle video detection, and street widening roadway improvements for extended Class II bike lanes at various locations on Verdugo Avenue.
Improvements included:
• Construction of bulb-out & crosswalk at existing pedestrian flashing yellow beacon
• Street widening on Verdugo Avenue from Olive Avenue to Virginia Avenue
• Reconstruct P.C.C. curb & gutter 4’ off existing south CF • Reconstruct sidewalk
• Remove and install A.C. pavement with max depth of
excavation at gutter of 10”
• Replace parkway landscaping
• New sidewalk construction on the north side of Verdugo Avenue • Remove parkway landscaping and trees
• Protect utility poles and boxes
• Signage and striping improvements (ladder-type crosswalk markings, bike/parking lanes, reconfiguration of travel lanes to accommodate the proposed CL2 bikeway)
LOCATION
Burbank, Los Angeles County,
CA
SCOPE OF WORK
Field Observations and
Identification/Inventory of
Existing Infrastructure
Land Survey
Preparation of Plans,
Specifications, & Estimates
Construction Advertisement
Services
CLIENT / AGENCY
City of Burbank, CA
Rabie Rahmani
Principal Engineer (Currently
Retired)
275 E Olive Ave
Burbank, CA 91502
(310) 927-0838
[email protected]
CONTRACT & COMPLETION DATE
2019 – 2020
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19 Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Project for the City of Coachella, County of Riverside, and Caltrans District 8
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Minagar & Associates, Inc. prepared a complete PS&E package for the City of Coachella and Caltrans District 8 for the City’s Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Cycle 8 Project for 7 elementary/middle/high schools in the City of Coachella and Riverside County at 16 signalized and unsignalized intersections. The project included design, preparation of construction cost estimates and provisions for technical specifications for a range of improvements such as:
Civil Improvements:
• ADA compliant curb ramps with high visibility
truncated dome detectable warning surface
• 8 Bulb-out/Curb extensions
• 5 Pedestrian refuge island medians
• Sidewalks, driveways, curb & gutter
Electrical Improvements:
• Countdown pedestrian signal heads
• Audible/accessible pedestrian signals
• Rapid-Flash LED pedestrian Beacons
• PUFFIN pedestrian crossing signals
LOCATION
Coachella, Riverside County, CA
SCOPE OF WORK
Preparation of PS&E
Civil, Traffic, Electrical
Engineering
Environmental Services
CLIENT/AGENCY:
City of Coachella, CA
Mark Chappell, PE
Project Manager
1515 6th Street
Coachella, CA 92236
Tel: (760) 398-5744
[email protected]
Caltrans District 8
Savat Khamphou
464 West 4th Street, 6th Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Tel: (909) 383-8368 / (909) 383-
4030
[email protected]
CONTRACT & COMPLETION DATE
2017-2018
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20 Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Project for the City of Coachella, County of Riverside, and Caltrans District 8
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Minagar & Associates, Inc. prepared a complete
PS&E package for the City of Coachella and
Caltrans District 8 for the City’s Highway Safety
Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 2 Project.
The project included 648 upgraded street name
signs at approximately 160 unsignalized
intersection, 24 6x8’ overhead LED internallyilluminated Street Name Signs (IISNS) at 6 signalized intersections on SR-86, 224 regulatory, warning and guide signs on Harrison Street (SR-86) and Grapefruit Boulevard (SR-111), 13,933 LF of thermoplastic traffic striping, 757 raised pavement markers (RPMs), and 9,625 SF of thermoplastic pavement markings at 27 intersections.
The proposed upgrades were designed to conform with the most recent Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices in the State of California (CA MUTCD). The project included preparation of a Preliminary Environmental
Study (PES) for Caltrans
Review with NEPA/CEQA
CE/CE environmental
clearance documentation,
signing and striping plans,
construction cost estimates
and quantities, and
provision of technical
specifications and
construction engineering
management & inspection services.
LOCATION
Coachella, Riverside County, CA
SCOPE OF WORK
Preparation of PS&E
Documents
- 6 signalized intersections
- 160 unsignalized intersections
Traffic Engineering (Signing
and Striping)
Environmental Services
Bid Administration Services
CLIENT
City of Coachella, CA
Mark Chappell, PE
Project Manager
1515 6th Street
Coachella, CA 92236
(Now with Chandi Group)
[email protected]
(760) 396-9260
CONTRACT & COMPLETION DATE
2018-2018
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The cost proposal has been submitted separately.
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APPENDIX A
Key Personnel Resumes
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FRED MINAGAR, MS, RCE, PE
EDUCATION
• Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Leadership Decision Making, Executive Education Program Diploma • The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., ITS Program Diploma • Pepperdine University School of Law, Malibu, California, Negotiation Skills and Advocacy • St. John’s University, New York, New York, Management Diploma • New York University, New York, New York, Management Practice • University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, M.S. Transportation Engineering • Thesis and Research work with computer analysis at Transportation Research Center of Ohio • University of Louisiana, Lafayette, B.S.C.E. Civil Engineering
REGISTRATION
• NATIONAL:
National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying, No. 9112 • STATE:
California: Registered Civil Engineering. No. C053466 New Jersey: Registered Professional Engineer. No. GE33090
EXPERIENCE
• 38 Years of Professional Public & Private Consulting Experience • Engineered, Managed & Administered Over 100 ITS and 800 Traffic/Civil/Electrical Engineering, Transportation Planning Projects in Over 17 States
EXPERTISE
• Traffic Safety, LRSP, HSIP, ATP, SRTS, SR2S, E&TS (Federal & State) • Intelligent Transportation System (ITS); ATMS, ATIS, System Communications • Traffic Engineering, Computer Modeling/Simulation, Signal & Interconnect Design • Transportation Planning, EIR & EIS, TDM, TMP & TSM Special Studies
AWARDS/HONORS
• Re-Elected to City Council as Mayor & City Council Member in Nov. 2018, Elected to City Council on Nov. 2014. Served as Mayor in 2017 & 2021. Has served as Planning & Traffic and Transportation Commissions Chairman/Commissioner, City of Laguna Niguel, California, 18 years • Winner of the ASCE 2007 Outstanding Public/Private Civil Engineering/ITS Project of the Year for Metro & City of Santa Clarita
• Winner of the Best Traffic Congestion Mitigation Award in Los County for the City of Palmdale and Metro’s Ave R Traffic Signal Interconnect & CCTV PS&E Project, 2005 • Recipient of the PTI’s Best Transportation Technology Solutions for Synchronizing 121 Caltrans, County & City Traffic Signals Award in the U. S., 2003
• Awarded the United States Congressional Order of Merit, 2003 & 2006 • Recipient of the 2002 National Leadership Award
• Recipient of the CAATS’ 2002 Award of Excellence for Best California Return on Investment Project • Recipient of the Los Angeles County MTA’s Teamwork Award for the Countywide Signal Systems Training Program, 2000
• Re-appointed to Traffic & Transportation Commissioner by the Mayor & Council of the City of Laguna Niguel, California for 1997-1999, 1999-2001, 2001-2003
• Publicity/Public Relations Chairman, 1st Annual Meeting of California Alliance for Advanced Transportation System (CAATS), Newport Beach, 1995
• Certificates of Appreciation, Western ITE Newsletter Technical Editor, 1990-1994 • Recipient of 1990 ITE International Award, Orlando, Florida, USA • Recipient of 1989 ITE International Award, San Diego California, USA • Recipient of 1988 ITE International Award, Vancouver, Canada • Certificate of Appreciation, ITE Metropolitan Section of New York & New Jersey, 1987 and 1989 • Founded and Organized ITE Student Chapter at University of Cincinnati, 1984 • The Southwestern Award of Merit, 1981
• Outstanding Young Man of America for 1982
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SYNOPSIS of PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Traffic Safety/LRSP/HSIP/ATP/SRTS/Civil/Traffic Engineering & Transportation Planning • City of Huntington Park’s Citywide LRSP (Local Roadway Safety Plan),Huntington Park, Los Angeles County, CA • City of Guadalupe’s Citywide LRSP (Local Roadway Safety Plan), Guadalupe, Santa Barbara County, CA • City of Needles’ Citywide LRSP (Local Roadway Safety Plan), Needles, San Bernardino County, CA • City of Big Bear Lake’s Citywide LRSP (Local Roadway Safety Plan), Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County, CA • City of Colton’s Citywide LRSP (Local Roadway Safety Plan) Review, Colton, San Bernardino County, CA • City of Laguna Niguel’s Citywide LRSP (Local Roadway Safety Plan) Review, LN, Orange County, CA • City of Signal Hill’s Citywide LRSP (Local Roadway Safety Plan) Review, Signal Hill, Los Angeles County, CA • City of Lemoore’s Citywide LRSP (Local Roadway Safety Plan) Review, Lemoore, Kings County, CA • City of La Puente’s Citywide Street Name Sign, Traffic Control Devices Inventory & LSRP, La Puente, CA • City of South Gate’s Citywide Parking Space Asset Inventory and Study, South Gate, CA • City of Burbank’s HSIP Cycle 3 Engineering Services for Verdugo & Keystone, Burbank, CA • City of Burbank’s HSIP Cycle 4 Engineering Services for Verdugo Bike Lane Extension, Burbank, CA • City of Coachella’s HSIP-5294 (006) Engineering Services for Citywide Traffic Control & Street Name Sign Upgrade, Coachella, CA
• City of Coachella’s ATP Cycle 1 ST-86 PS&E & Engineering Services for Citywide Active Transportation Plan • City of Coachella’s ATP Cycle 2 ST-100 PS&E & Engineering Services for Citywide Active Transportation Plan • City of Coachella’s SR2S Cycle 8 PS&E Engineering Services for Citywide Safe Route To School Improvement • Los Angeles County MTA’s Interstate 210 Freeway Truck Origin-Destination Study, LA, CA • Los Angeles County MTA’s Evaluation of the Santa Monica Freeway/Smart Corridor, L.A., CA • Los Angeles County MTA’s Evaluation of RSTI Projects, Evaluated 10 Major Projects, Los Angeles County, CA • Los Angeles County MTA’s State Routes 57 & 60 Interchange Improvements Feasibility Traffic Study • Los Angeles County MTA’s Countywide Traffic Signal Operation and Maintenance Training Workshops • Identification of Funding, STIP & CIP Programs for Metrolink Commuter Rail System, Southern CA • Metrolink’s Traffic Engineering Analysis of the New Maintenance Facility Design Requirements for a New Access Road for SCRRA, Los Angeles, CA
• Metrolink’s Traffic Engineering and Cost Estimating for local Street Improvement near San Bernardino and Upland Train Stations for SCRRA, Southern CA
• Metrolink Commuter Rail System’s Traffic Engineering Design & Study Reports for Chatsworth Train Station and Lassen Grade Crossing for SCRRA, Southern CA
• Los Angeles World Airport-Palmdale Airport Master Plan, Transportation Planning & Computer Modeling Utilizing TRANPLAN & EMME II Computer Models
• Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority’s Red Line Subway Systems Computer Modeling, Boston, Beacon Hill and Cambridge, MA
• City of Palmdale’s Traffic Impact Fee Assessment a Traffic Model Using TRANPLAN Model, Palmdale, CA • Rote 24 Extension Traffic Study Utilizing UTPS Computer Model, Morristown, NJ • North Carolina State University Campus Expansion Traffic Study, Raleigh, North Carolina • Consultant to FHWA/NAHSC on AHS O&M Components & Institutional Constraints • Consultant to FHWA/NAHSC on AHS Outreach Program, Conducting Focus Group Meeting in Boston, MA, Denver, CO & Washington, D.C.
• Southern California ITS Deployment Plan for Caltrans District 7, Los Angeles, California • Caltrans TSM Grant Application Preparation for the City of Oceanside, California • City of Sacramento’s Arden/Arcade Local Area Transportation Study TSM & Traffic Op Studies, Sacramento, CA • Governor’s Island Ferry Stacking TSM Project - U.S. Coast Guard. Manhattan, New York City • TMP Preparation Including Reg. XV Implementation for the U.S. Army Depot. Sacramento, CA • Wal-Mart Traffic and Parking Impact Study, Santa Clarita, California • 720 Paularino Parking Study, Variance, and CUP Application for the City of Costa Mesa, CA • Rye Canyon Business Park, 3 million SF North South Campus Traffic Parking Impact Studies, Santa Clarita, CA • Truck Route Feasibility Study for Vulcan Materials Plant in Irwindale for City of Baldwin Park, CA • Los Angeles Grand Sports Arena Traffic Engineering Feasibility Study for a Private Developer,Downtown LA, CA • Caltrans AB-680 Highway 118-126 Toll Road, Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, CA • Denver W-470 Toll Revenue Study for Engineer 470 Partnership, Denver, Colorado • New Jersey Turnpike Widening Transportation & Toll Plaza Study for the NJ Turnpike Authority • Port of San Diego B-Street Pier Alignment, Traffic Engrg Study for a New Cruise Ship Terminal, San Diego, CA 198
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SYNOPSIS of PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED:
Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)
• Caltrans State Route 66 Adaptive Traffic Control Systems, CCTV & Fiber Optic PS&E • Palmdale’s Ave. R Traffic Signal Interconnect & CCTV Design for the City of Palmdale & Metro • Upgrade of Calabasas Regional Transportation Operations Center & Las Virgenes Corridor Interconnect PS & E • Santa Clarita’s Intelligent Transportation Management Systems Project, Preparation of PS&E for 22 CCTV’s, 3 CMS, TOC Design Modification & Fiber Optic Design
• Santa Clarita’s Thoroughfare Signal Interconnect PS&E for 30 miles along 22 Corridors & Traffic Signal Synchronization of 93 City, LA County & Caltrans Locations • Los Angeles County MTA Trainer, Systems Communications, Video Surveillance & Video Detection, Bus Signal Priority, CtNet & QuicNet Systems & Signal Timing, Workshops, 1999-2005 • FHWA Trainer, Freeway Surveillance & Control Training Workshops • Los Angeles County MTA’s Santa Monica Freeway “Smart Corridor” Evaluation of ITS, Operational, Environmental & Energy Components for FHWA, Caltrans D7, Cities of LA, Beverly Hills, Culver City & Santa Monica
• City of Temecula ITS Deployment: TOC, Systems Communications & Fiber Optic Design for the City & Caltrans District 8
• City of Temecula Interconnect Design: Preparing PS & E Package • City of Modesto’s CCTV Expansion of 13 New Cameras for the City and Caltrans District 10 • Modesto CCTV & Ceres ATMS Design and Implementation Project, Northern California • City of Ceres’ CCTV Expansion of 3 New Camera the City and Caltrans District 10 • City of Modesto’s 121 Traffic Signal Synchronization for the City and Caltrans District 10 • Consultant to FHWA/NAHSC on AHS Operational & Maintenance Components & Institutional Constraints • Consultant to FHWA/NAHSC on AHS Outreach Program. Conducting Focus Group Meeting in Boston, MA, Denver, CO & Washington, D.C.
• Southern California ITS Deployment Plan for Caltrans District 7. Los Angeles, California • 20-Mile Extension of $90 Million I-95 HOV/TSM, Washington, D.C. • Santa Monica Freeway (Interstate 10) ITS/CCTV and Fiber Optic Network for Caltrans District 7. Los Angeles, California
• Los Angeles County MTA’s Evaluation of Regional Surface Transportation Improvement Projects for 8 Agencies • Interstate 5 & 405 Confluence “El Toro Y” TSM & Construction Engineering Management, Caltrans District 12.
Orange County, California
• Caltrans TSM Grant Application Preparation for the City of Oceanside, California • City of Sacramento’s Arden/Arcade Local Area Transportation Study TSM & Traffic Operations Studies.
Sacramento, California
• Governor’s Island Ferry Stacking TSM Project for the U.S. Coast Guard. Manhattan, New York City • Traffic Signal Computerization. Design Implementation, Installation, Fine Tuning & Training City’s Staff for 98 Intersection. City of Modesto, Northern California
• Traffic Signal Computerization. Design Implementation, Installation for 17 Intersections. City of Ceres, Northern California
• Traffic Signal Computerization. Design Implementation, Installation, Fine Tuning & Training City’s Staff for 16 Intersections. City of Baldwin Park, California
• ITS, Traffic Signal Computerization & Support On-call Services. City of Palmdale, California • TMP Preparation Including Reg.XV Implementation for the U.S. Army Depot. Sacramento, California • Dulles International Airport Access Road. Ramp Metering Feasibility to E.B. I-66, Northern Virginia • City of Temecula’s Red Light Camera System Evaluation • City of Santa Clarita’s Red Light Camera System Proposal Evaluation 199
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SYNOPSIS of PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED:
Traffic Signal Design/Timing/Coordination/Synchronization • Los Angeles County MTA’s Countywide Traffic Signal Operation and Maintenance Training Workshops • Los Angeles County MTA’s Countywide Traffic Signal Timing Training Workshops • Los Angeles County MTA’s Countywide Video Detection and Surveillance Training Workshops • Los Angeles County MTA’s Countywide Type 170 Controller Training Workshops • Los Angeles County MTA’s Countywide Systems (Data, Video, and Audio) Communications Training Workshops • Los Angeles County MTA’s Countywide Bus Signal Priority, CtNet & QuicNet Systems Training • The Governor’s Go California Project of Adaptive Traffic Signal Control Systems PS & E for SR 66 for Caltrans District 7
• Synchronization of 144 Caltrans & City of Modesto Traffic Signals, Modesto, CA • Synchronizing 72 Downtown Traffic Signals for Caltrans District 10, Stanislaus County & the City of Modesto • Traffic Signal Synchronization, Implementation, and Fine Tuning of 121 Signals for the City of Modesto and Caltrans D-10
• Santa Clarita’s Traffic Signal Synchronization for 38 Locations along 3 major Regional Arterials • City of Modesto Traffic Signal Coordination. Retiming and Upgrade for 98 Locations, City of Modesto, CA • City of Chino Hills Traffic Signal Plan Check Services • City of Palmdale Traffic Signal Coordination. Retiming and Fine-tuning for 22 Locations, City of Palmdale, Southern California
• City of Ceres Traffic Signal Coordination & Retiming for 17 Locations, Ceres, Northern California • Newport Boulevard Traffic Signal System Improvement for the City of Costa Mesa, CA • Plan Preparation and Design Utilizing Caltrans Standards and AutoCAD for the City of Lancaster, CA • Burke Lake Road’s Signal. Northern Virginia/Washington, D.C. • Interstate I-95 Service Roads and Local Intersections in Northern Virginia/Wash., D.C. • U.S. Route 27 Traffic Signal Progression, Cincinnati, Ohio • U.S. Route 7 Relocation Study. Signal Design & Capacity Analysis for Connecticut Department of Transportation, Norwalk, Connecticut
• Packard/Bambergers Development Traffic Signals Cost Estimating, Hackensack, New Jersey • Virginia Beach’s Traffic Signal Cost Estimating, Virginia Beach, Virginia • Traffic Signal Retiming, Installation and Fine Tuning for the City of Baldwin Park and LA County • Pacific Coast Highway and El Camino Real’s Traffic Signal for the City of San Clemente • Traffic Signal Inspection & Construction Engineering Management for the City of Baldwin Park • Los Angeles County MTA’s Evaluation of RSTI Projects
• On-Call Traffic Signal Timing and Design Services for the City of Palmdale • On-Call Traffic Signal Construction Inspection Services for the City of Colton • Preparing PS&E Package for New Signals for the City of San Bernardino • Preparing PS&E for Signal Design Packages for the City of Baldwin Park • Preparing PS&E Packages for Signals in Colton
• Consulting Design and PS&E Services for Railroad Pre-emption at Sierra Highway and Avenue P&R for Metrolink and the City of Palmdale
• Baldwin Park’s Master Interconnect Design and PS&E for the City • State Route 14 and Avenue S Signal and Striping PS&E Preparation for the City of Palmdale, Los Angeles County, and Caltrans D-7
• Design services for the Interconnect Modification of Avenue R and 5th Street East for the City of Palmdale • Construction Engineering Management for State Route 14 and Avenue S for the City of Palmdale and Caltrans D-7
• Los Angeles County MTA’s Evaluation of the SMART/Santa Monica Freeway ITS Systems 200
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SYNOPSIS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED:
Toll Roads/Financial Studies
• Caltrans AB-680 Highway 118-126 Toll Road, Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, CA • Denver W-470 Toll Revenue Study for Engineer 470 Partnership, Denver, Colorado • New Jersey Turnpike Widening Transportation and Toll Plaza Study for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority • Identification of Funding, STIP and CIP Programs for Metrolink Commuter Rail System, Southern California Traffic and Parking Impact Studies
• City of San Clemente Traffic Control Plans (TCP) for the Vintage Shores Senior Apartments on Camino De Estrella, San Clemente, California
• City of San Clemente’s Traffic Signal Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for El Camino Real and Pacific Coast Highway, San Clemente, California
• City of San Clemente/Kaufman and Broad Coastal, Villa Pacifica’s Tract 15870 Traffic Signal Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E), San Clemente, California • Honali Plaza Parking Study, Laguna Hills, California
• Wal-Mart Traffic and Parking Impact Study, Santa Clarita, California • 720 Paularino Parking Study, Variance, and CUP Application for the City of Costa Mesa, California • Dodge Dealership Traffic and Parking Study, Lompoc, California • Washington Mutual Bank’s Parking Study and Variance Application for the City of Laguna Hills, California • Rye Canyon Business Park, 3 million SF North and South Campus Traffic and Parking Impact Studies, Santa Clarita, CA
• Truck Route Feasibility Study for Vulcan Materials Plant in Irwindale for the City of Baldwin Park, California • City of Huntington Beach Traffic Control Plans (TCP) preparation for the Huntington Beach Central Park Sports Complex, Huntington Beach, California
• State Route 55 Fly-over I-5 Freeway Traffic Control Plans and Traffic Management Plan for Caltrans District 12, Santa Ana, California
• Los Angeles Grand Sports Arena Traffic Engineering Feasibility Study for a Private Developer near Downtown Los Angeles, California
• Calabasas Volvo Dealership Traffic Impact Study, Calabasas, CA • The Gallery Traffic Impact Report, San Clemente, CA
• Lockheed Martin Traffic Impact Analysis, Palmdale, CA • Palmdale Airport Plaza Traffic Impact Report, Palmdale, CA • Quartz Hill Traffic & Fee Impact Studies, Palmdale, CA • North San Diego County Future Urbanizing Area Traffic Study, San Diego, CA • Village Shopping Center Traffic Impact Report, San Clemente, CA • Lockheed Martin Aircraft Facility Plant Traffic Study, Palmdale, CA • Serra Catholic School Traffic Impact Report Review, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA • GFW’s Five Power Plants Traffic Impacts in the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, Contra Costa County, CA
• Port Liberte (Caven Point) Traffic Impact Study, New York Harbor, NY • Packhard/Bambergers Traffic Impact, Cost Estimating & Alternatives Studies, Hackensack, NY • California Exposition Center Expansion Draft EIR & Traffic Impact Study, Sacramento, CA • Arden-Fair Mall Expansion: Fourth Anchor Tenant Traffic Impact & EIR, Sacramento, CA 201
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ITS –Traffic/Civil/Electrical Engineering -Transportation Planning – Homeland Security - CEM Consultants
FRED MINAGAR, MS, RCE, PE, FITE
SYNOPSIS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED:
Port Projects
• Port of San Diego B-Street Pier Alignment, Traffic Engineering Study for a New Cruise Ship Terminal, San Diego, California
• Port of Long Beach’s SCAQMD’s Grant for Air Quality/Emission Control Improvements at Port’s Roadways/Highways, Long Beach, California
• Port Liberte (Caven Point) Traffic Impact Study, Jersey City, New Jersey Rail Transit
• Metrolink Commuter Rail System’s Traffic Engineering Design & Study Reports for Chatsworth Train Station and Lassen Grade Crossing for southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), Southern California • Metrolink’s Traffic Engineering Analysis Report and Preliminary Conceptual Design on North Main Street Grade separation over Los Angeles River near Downtown Los Angeles for SCRRA, Southern California • Metrolink’s Traffic Engineering Analysis of the New Maintenance Facility Design Requirements for a New Access Road for SCRRA, Los Angeles, California
• Metrolink’s Traffic Engineering and Cost Estimating for local Street Improvement near San Bernardino and Upland Train Stations for SCRRA, California
TECHNICAL TRAINING
• Revisions to the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) Workshop by South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), Newport Beach, California
• Intelligent Vehicle Highway System (IVHS) Training by ITE, Monterey California • South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) TDM/ETC Training and Certification, Santa Ana, California
• Business Development, Marketing and Proposal Preparation Training be Raytheon (Formerly EBASCO) • Management and Presentation Seminars by URS Consultant • MinUTP Computer Training by Comsis Corporation and HNTB • Highway Capacity Training by Polytechnic University of New York
PUBLICATIONS
• Minagar, F. & Baker, D. “IVHS Applications in the United States” Presentation & Technical Paper at the International Conference on Application of New Technology on Transport Systems. Sponsored by Australian Road Research Board Ltd., Melbourne, Australia.
• Minagar, F. “Are LOS and V/C Different at Similar Signalized Intersection in the U.S.?” Presented at the 45th ITE District Six Annual Meeting, Anchorage, Alaska.
• Minagar, F. and Presleigh, J. “Higher Than Standard Trip Generation Volumes at a Regional Shopping Center in Sacramento, California.” Presented at the 45th ITE District Six Annual Meeting. Anchorage, Alaska. • Technical Editor, Western ITE (the Official Publication of ITE District Six) • Editor & Publisher, Newsletter of ITE Metropolitan Section of New York & New Jersey • Minagar, F. “Automobile Fuel Consumption in Suburban Signalized Routes.” A Thesis Presented to the College of Engineering at the University of Cincinnati.
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Civil Engineering-Traffic Engineering-Transportation Planning Consultants
FIROZ VOHRA, MS, TE
EDUCATION
• University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, MSCR in Transportation Engineering • Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Baroda, India, BSCE in Highway Engineering
PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES/SUMMARY
Firoz Vohra is an experienced traffic engineer with over 34 years of experience. He began his career in the private sector where responsibilities included planning and designing highway alignments, developing traffic demand projections and preparing and analyzing traffic studies. He then moved to the public sector as a City Traffic Engineer for the City of Modesto where he served in that position for 15 years and then served the City as Deputy Director of Public Works for 7 years. The experience and knowledge gained throughout my career presents an invaluable asset to my clients.
He is a proven team player with a focus on utilizing his public-service experience to achieve the goals of the clients he serves.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Traffic Engineer for Minagar & Associates, Inc.
Jul 2018 – Present
Senior Engineer for the Public Works Transportation Division of Stockton, CA 2010 – 2018
Responsibilities include administering & managing the recently combined Transportation Engineering Division within the Public Works Department. The purpose is to bring Transportation projects to the County by leveraging Federal & State grant funds with Local transportation dollars; improve traffic flow, enhance safety & reduce congestion by prioritizing projects based on roadway capacity & safety.
Manager III for the Public Works Engineering Support Division of Modesto, CA 2009 – 2010
Responsible for the Development Services, Community Service Districts, Landscape and Lighting Districts, Encroachment and Transportation Permits, County Surveys, Mapping Services and Traffic Engineering Units. Responsibilities include managing and implementing the workload, people and resources of these units. Provide supervision, attend public meetings, develop projects and perform traffic analysis. Duties also include development and maintenance of Development Design Standards and Master Plan Standards. Produce and process annual engineer reports for Community Service Districts, Landscaping and Lighting Districts. Act as County Project Manager on major projects.
Deputy Director for the Public Works Department of Modesto, CA 2002 – 2009
Headed the Streets and Traffic Services Division of the Public Works Department. Reported to Department Director and City Manager. Assumed Acting Director of Public Works role during the Director’s absence. Supervised Streets Engineering, Traffic Engineering/Operation and Street Maintenance staff (52 FTEs). Permanent substitute for the City Manager at the StanCOG Technical Advisory Committee. Regularly briefed the Mayor and Council Members on policy issues prior to all StanCOG policy board meetings and offered recommendations. Chaired the City of Modesto’s Fees Task Force committee. Developed and monitored division budgets (Operating & CIP) and workflow. Secured CMAQ, STP, SR2S grants for capital projects.
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Civil Engineering-Traffic Engineering-Transportation Planning Consultants
FIROZ VOHRA, TE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED:
Pavement Management System and roadway repair priorities. Developed the SR 99/Pelandale Interchange project concept and led it to PA&ED state through CalTrans District 10. Served on the regional North County Corridor (25 miles long new expressway) project as the Technical Advisory Committee member to the Joint Powers Authority.
City Traffic Engineer for the City of Modesto, CA
1987 – 2002
Reported to Department Director and Deputy Director. Supervised the research, analysis and planning of development projects and other transportation studies which ensure safe and efficient traffic flow and mobility while enabling economic development. Have conducted and overseen research and analysis on development projects; planned and organized transportation planning studies; neighborhood traffic planning and analysis; traffic impact reports for development projects; plans, and environmental review. Developed strategies to build –livable communities by creating new streetscapes that provide maximum safety for pedestrians, bicycles and motorists, while keeping travel speeds low and providing optimum access. Developed traffic management strategies and systems to manage the growing traffic demands by employing state-of-the-art technologies. Prepared and presented a variety of reports; developed division’s operating as well as capital improvement budgets.
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ITS –Traffic/Civil/Electrical Engineering -Transportation Planning – CEM Consultants SERGE S. TAVOUR
EDUCATION
• Tehran Institute of Technology, Civil Engineering
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• 36 years of Engineering Land Surveying and Pure Civil Engineering Design
LRSP/TRAFFIC SAFETY EXPERIENCE
• Engineering Assistant for the Preparation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) for the City of Guadalupe, Santa Barbara County, CA
• Engineering Assistant for the Preparation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) for the City of Huntington Park, Los Angeles County, CA
• Project Engineer for the Preparation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) for the City of Needles, San Bernardino County, CA
LAND SURVEYING EXPERIENCE:
Key projects:
• Surveying work - Topographic surveys, boundary surveys and staking. • Survey and Street Design – HSIP Federal Project for Verdugo Street, Burbank, CA. • Survey and Street Design – HSIP State Project for Verdugo Street Bike Lane Extension, Burbank, CA.
• Designed Base project survey for Caltrans - Route 66
• Traffic control plans – Modesto, CA.
• Prepared plans for numerous traffic signal and traffic control applications, signing and striping • Created plans and profile and design modify curb returns CIVIL DESIGNER EXPERIENCE:
Key projects:
• Traffic Control Plan – La Habra, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, Brea, Costa Mesa, CA • Street Improvement Plan – Costa Mesa, CA
• Water Line – La Habra, CA
• Retaining wall- Moulton Parkway
• Utility plans- Caltrans I-5 widening project
Project Designer
Key projects:
• Andalucia Apartment Complex – Mission Viejo, CA
• Sun City Shopping Center – Sun City, CA
• Dos Lagos Golf Course – Corona, CA
• Madison Single Family Housing – Irvine, CA
• Whispering Heights Single Family Housing – Riverside, CA • Westborne single family housing – Irvine, CA
Project Designer
Key projects:
• Granada Hills Townhouses – Granada Hills, CA
• Housing Tract Project – Riverside, CA
• Townhouse Project - Bellflower, CA
• Talega Golf Course Driving Range – San Clemente, CA
• Royal Cabinets – Pomona, CA
• Commercial Warehouse – City of Industry, CA
TRAFFIC DESIGNER EXPERIENCE:
Project Designer
Key Projects:
• Traffic Signal Interconnect, Modification & Street Improvement plans • ITS/System Communications Projects
• ATP/SRTS/HSIP/SS4A/LRSP Design Projects
• Railroad track improvement plans and profiles
• Land field grading plans
• Commercial, residential, and industrial precise & rough grading plans • Street, sewer, and water improvement plans
Senior CADD Operator
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ITS - Traffic/Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering - Transportation Planning - Homeland Security - CEM
ARI ABRISHAMI, BSEE, PE, PMP
EDUCATION
• San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, BSEE, Computer Software Engineering/ Hardware Engineering (Alumni member of Beta Kappa Nu (Electrical) & Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Societies)
• San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, Core MS Courses in Telecommunications
REGISTRATION
• California, Registered Professional Electrical Engineer #14694 • California, Project Management Professional #492168
• California, Contractors License Electrical C-10 #721267 • California, Contractors General Engineering A #721267 • California, Contractors General Building B #721267
• California, Certified General Electrician #141726
• OSHA 30, For Construction Safety, Certified #32-00920905 • HAM Radio and GROL PGGB004108 FRN (#0010904068)
EXPERIENCE
• 40 Years Professional Public & Private Consulting Experience • Engineered, Managed and Administered over 150 State and Federal Projects including - California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) D-7, D-8, D-12 & HQ’s Fiber Optic/Network/Router/Connectivity/ITS Upgrades
- National Security Administration (NSA) in charge of the IT contract for Command and Control Center for the U.S. Courthouse’s Security System, CCTV Cameras (internal & external)
EXPERTISE
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer & Software Engineering
• Preparing PS&E, Project Management & Control, Inspection • ITS, ATMS, Fiber Optic, Systems Communications Landline & Wireless • Hirsch/Identify systems hardware access control and intrusion systems training for security agency
• EV Charging Station Design, Planning & Procurement
• Solar System Design & Planning
SOFTWARE
• CISCO CCIE classes and lab (wide area network routers, switches) • Courses in OSI (networking protocol)
• Microstation (State of CA design software)
• Primavera project management software
• Seimens Delta V software training for validation, commissioning & operation optimization • Microsoft Office and project
• Changeable Message Sign software and programming
• Siemens Building Management Systems
PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES/SUMMARY
Has performed in variety of professional roles from project management to design with a deep knowledge of construction requirements. including Project Manager, Design Manager, Project Engineer of multiple Capital Improvement and Maintenance projects; performing professional electrical engineering tasks in preparation of designs, construction plans, specifications, engineering economic and cost analysis studies, project schedules, contracts and reports for electrical systems and equipment, commercial buildings, associated facilities and equipment; security systems, access control and camera systems; conducting quality assurance and safety and functional testing, inspection and research activities; providing technical direction and support in the licensing, design, construction, installation, maintenance, and operation and inspection of a wide variety of electrical systems and intelligent transportation systems 206
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ITS - Traffic/Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering - Transportation Planning - Homeland Security - CEM
ARI ABRISHAMI, BSEE, PE, PMP
SYNOPSIS of PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED:
and access and camera control in Security equipment as well as to proven to be a trouble shooter and problem solver in integrated systems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Management & Engineering Minagar & Associates, Inc.
Jan 2010 –Present
Performing design, construction and project management for local government projects regarding CCTV; traffic signal systems; intelligent wireless transportation systems (ITS); wide area network (WAN); fiber optics; CAT5e, CAT6 copper connectivity. Traffic management network revamping and cutovers due to upgrades, and associated security systems associated with the command and control centers and its connectivity with the county government and the State TMCs in order to fulfill the Homeland Security criteria set forth for sharing information amongst agencies.
State of California, Departments of Transportation and Industrial Relations Jul 1984 – Jan 2010
Caltrans Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Supervisory),Traffic Operations Jul 1998 – Jun 2009
Supervised a staff of a dozen office and field engineers (traffic signal operations and design). He was responsible for electrical design and review, operations and inspection of numerous projects for North Los Angeles County and Ventura County; this included lighting systems, traffic signal systems, CCTV and HAR systems and electrical utilities.
Caltrans System Software Specialist, Information Systems Oct 1997 – Jul 1998
Responsible for IT infrastructure to connect 25,000 computers; duties included negotiating contracts with phone companies and DGS which saved more than $1.2M annually; standardized all computers in the Caltrans system, which saved over $1M annually, served as the Technical Advisor in Advanced Wireless Technologies & Advanced ITS Networks while coordinating and providing network troubleshooting remote assistance to IT personnel in the four Caltrans off-site locations. Caltrans New Technology & Research Program
Jul 1996 – Oct 1997
Project Manager/System’s Designer for Intertie for four southern California sites; responsibilities included installation, operation, and maintenance network devices such as wide-area switches, routers, servers, modems, and network management and their communications software. As the Project Manager I was responsible for Fiber Optic intertie wired and wireless; over $40M. Caltrans Associate Electrical Engineer, Supervisor (Traffic Systems TMC Support) Jul 1989 – Jul 1996
Operated and maintained hardware and software for traffic operations center (TMC); reported wiring, specification review for scopes of work, and obtained MOU funding; served as Project Manager, SYNOPSIS of PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED:
Technical Advisor, and Researcher for advanced technology projects (saved more than $3M). He supervised a staff of ten office administration and engineers.
Caltrans Electrical Engineer Maintenance and Traffic Systems (TMC Support) / Coronado Bridge Jul 1984 – Jul 1989
Designer and Field Inspector on a variety of transportation projects including highway lighting; ramp metering signals; traffic signals; and highway advisory radios high voltage conversion (5000 to 480) Volt AC for public safety; managed toll collection air monitoring system for toll collectors’ safety and reported results to Head Quarters; ensured devices were calibrated and worked properly. 207
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ITS - Traffic/Civil/Electrical Engineering - Transportation Planning - Homeland Security - CEM DON TRAN, BSEE, P.E.
EDUCATION
• California State University, Long Beach, B.S. in Electrical Engineering • Long Beach City College, A.A. in Business Management
• Institute of Transportation, Berkeley, Traffic Engineering & Systems Engineering Courses
TRAINING
• Applications of TRANSYT, PASSER, NETSIM, Synchro & SimTraffic 11.0 to the Coordination of Actuated Traffic Signals
REGISTRATION
• California, Registered Professional Traffic Engineer #2074
EXPERIENCE
• 35 Years Professional Experience
EXPERTISE
• Transportation Systems Engineering
• Traffic Management Systems
• Traffic Signal Design, Modification and Operations
• ITS: ATMS, DMS, VMS, CCTV, IEN, RIITS, NTCIP
• ATMS (Advanced Traffic Management System) & Central Control Systems:
Econolite’s CENTRACS (Server & Cloud), McCain’s TRANSPARITY, Intelight’s MAXVIEW, Trafficware’s ATMS & Kimley-Horn (KITS) • Traffic Signal Controller Hardware: 170 E, McCain 2070 L & LX, Econolite, Econolite Cobalt, Econolite ATC 2070 E, LX & LX+, Trafficware 2070 E, Antilight 2070 LX & LDX, Advanced Traffic Controllers (ATC): McCain Flex, and Trafficware Commander & NEMA TS1 & TS2 and ITS Cabinets, 332 & ATC Cabinets
• Traffic Signal Controller/Timing Software for 170, 2070 & NEMA: (State Caltrans C-8), LA County LACO-1R, LACO-3 & LACO- 4E), Programs 189, 200, 200CA, 200SA, 233, 233 RV2, McCain 2033 & Econolite’s EOS, ASC/2 NEMA, ASC/3 NEMA & Adaptive and CAV (Connected &
Automated Vehicle)
• Detection Systems (Video, Radar & Loops): Automatic Incident Detection Cubic’s GRIDSMART, GRIDSMA RT, Iteris’ Vantage, Miovision’s SmartView, Econolite’s Autoscope, Pelco’s Video Xpert, BOSCH’s Video Management System (BVMS), Sensys’s Radar Flex, FLIR’s Thermal Imaging FLIR & Traditional Inductive Loops
• CCTV Systems: BOSCH (Standard, PTZ & Starlight), Cohu (RISE), PELCO (PTZ & Multi-Sensor) & Econolite’s Centracs CCTV
• Signing & Striping Plans
• Traffic Control Plans Preparations per 2019 WATCH & 2016 CA-MUTCD Manuals
RELATED SKILLS
• Ability to debug and develop traffic signal programs
• Use of various Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning software: TRANSYT, PASSER, HCS, SYNCHRO, and AUTOCAD
• Ability to troubleshoot, operate, and evaluate the traffic signal controllers and cabinets in either State Type or NEMA
SYNOPSIS of PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Project Engineer, City of Modesto: Prepared Synchronization Plans utilizing Synchro & Sim Traffic Computer Models for 121 Signalized Intersections in City of Modesto, and Caltrans D-10 for all the Interchanges of SR 99 at McHenry Blvd, Pelandale Ave, Standiford Ave, Briggsmore Ave, Kansas Ave./SR 132, Maze Blvd/L St.& Crows Landing Rd. Prepared 121 timing charts on BiTran 200SA for the City’s 170 Controllers & C8 for the State’s Controllers. Installed all the 121 new timing charts in each controller. Completed all the field troubleshooting and optimized based on the field 208
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ITS - Traffic/Civil/Electrical Engineering - Transportation Planning - Homeland Security - CEM conditions. Performed Before & After Studies to document all the improvements. This project won the Best Transportation Technology Solution Awards in the United States. • Project Engineer, City of Modesto: Prepared Synchronization Plans utilizing Synchro & Sim Traffic Computer Models. Prepared timing charts on BiTran 200SA & C8 for 141 signalized intersections.
• Project Engineer for the City of Ceres’ Traffic Signal Synchronization Utilizing Synchro & Sim Traffic Microcomputer Models. Prepared Timing Plans for 27 Traffic Signals for the City. Installed the new timing charts for all the 27 locations. Performed trouble shooting for all the locations and field adjusted the timings based on the prevailing conditions. Performed Before and After Studies to document the improvements. • Project Engineer for the 18 Traffic Signal Synchronization for the City of Colton. • Prepared over 100 Traffic Signal, Fiber Optic/Copper/CoAxial/Wireless Interconnect Plans for the Cities of Baldwin Park, Beaumont, Colton, Temple City, Arcadia, Calabasas, Santa Clarita, Gardena, Santa Monia, Los Angeles, Culver City, Temecula, Palmdale, Chino Hills, South Pasadena, Lancaster, Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino, Chino, Coachella, Redlands, El Monte, Irvine, Lake Forest, Burbank, Commerce, Yurupa Valley, Huntington Beach, Diamond Bar, Lawndale, Town of Yucca Valley, Ventura, Inglewood, Caltrans District 7, 8, 11 & HQ (Sacramento).
• Senior & Project Engineer-Advanced Traffic Management System, City of Long Beach, CA: Participated in the development and implementation of the City’s Advanced Traffic Management System which controls over 450 traffic signals. The system uses microwaves, direct wires, fiber-optics, radio and telephone lines to 38 outlying areas. • Project Engineer-Communication Network to Traffic Management Centers for Caltrans, Cities of Long Beach and Signal Hill, CA: Participated in the process of study, design and initial specification preparation on 91 Freeway traffic surveillance project as portion for California Department of Transportation, Cities of Long Beach and Signal Hill • City of Long Beach Signal Operations: Assisted in maintenance and operations of over 400 traffic signals. Project engineer for 12 signal timing optimization projects, using TRANSYT-7F and Passer II, which re-timed over 400 traffic signals. Handled the council and citizens requests for traffic signal timing related matters. • Light Rail Vehicle Operations between Los Angeles and Long Beach: Assisted in design, documentation, debugging, and implementation for Light Rail Vehicle software development to integrate Light Rail Vehicles into the local jurisdiction’s signal system. • Traffic Signal Design: Responsible for the traffic signal design, plans, and specifications for the City’s traffic signal modification or new signal installation. • Traffic Operations: Experience in all phases of traffic operation. Assignment included traffic control device installation in addition to signals, street lighting designs, and analysis of accident causes at the traffic signal intersections to prepare corrective action to solve the problems. Preparation and design of plans for striping, markings, and signing.
• Prepared Traffic Signal Timing Plans for the City of Santa Monica’s Pico Blvd Phase III for 12 Traffic Signals between 11th St. & 34th St. Pico Blvd. is a major critical east-west commuter route through the City of Santa Monica and west of Los Angeles. • Prepared Train Pre-emption & Timing Charts for Los Angeles Metro Gold Line’s Atgrade Crossing at Mission ST. & Meridian Ave utilizing Bi Trans 233 Rev 2 for the Metro Gold Line Foothill Construction Authority & Hill International. • Prepared 3 New Traffic Signal Plans for the City of Irvine and Irvine Company for the intersections of Lake Forest Drive at Bake Parkway, Lake Forest Drive at Romano St Interim and Final Buildouts.
• Prepared Traffic Signal Modification PS&E Plans for the City of Coachella’s Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Cycle 8, City Project 2009-16 State Funded. • Prepared PS&E and Timing Charts for Roger Elementary School’s New Mid-Block Pedestrian Signal at W. Laurel St. between N. Rancho Ave. & N. Latham St. • Prepared PS&E for a Traffic Signal Modification Intersection Re-Striping at Alameda Ave and Victory Blvd for the City of Burbank.
• Prepared a PS&E Package for a New Traffic Signal at La Cadena Dr. & La Loma Ave.
Prepared the Timing Charts for the New Traffic Signal Controller. • Prepared a Traffic Signal Modification Plan for Tustin Field II “Tustin Legacy Development” for the Cities of Tustin & Irvine at Harvard Ave. & Moffett Ave/Paseo West Park.
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Traffic/Civil/Electrical Engineering - ITS- Transportation Planning - CEM Consultants
JENNY TRAN, BSCE
EXPERIENCE
• 3 Years Professional Experience
EDUCTAION
• University of California, Irvine, BSC&E Civil & Environmental Engineering
EXPERTISE
• Traffic & Transportation Engineering
• Traffic Impact & Parking Studies
• Feasibility Studies
• Transportation Planning
• Traffic Signal Timing
• Highway Capacity
• Safety Assessment
• VMT & GHG Analysis& Assessment
RELATED SKILLS
• Use of various Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning software:
HCS, SYNCHRO, SimTraffic
• AUTOCAD & MicroStation
• Advanced Surveying
• Highway Design (InRoads, CaiCe)
• ArcGIS
• MATLAB 2018, SketchUp, SolidWorks 2018, Stella, Spartan SYNOPSIS of PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Project Engineer for the Preparation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) for the City of Huntington Park in Los Angeles County
• Project Engineer for the Preparation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) for the City of Guadalupe in Santa Barbara County
• Project Engineer for the Preparation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) for the City of Needles in San Bernardino County
• Project Engineer for the Preparation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) for the City of Signal Hill in Los Angeles County
• Engineering Assistant for the Preparation of Traffic Signal Modification, Interconnect Plans and Fiber Optic Systems for the City of Chino. Performed field investigations followed up by utilizing ACAD 2020 computer software for the base Engineering Plans • Prepared a Left Turn Traffic Signal Warrant Assessment by Utilizing CA MUTCD Standards for the Intersection of Schaefer at Roswell for the City of Chino, CA • Prepared a Traffic Signal Warrant Assessment by Utilizing CA MUTCD Standards for the Intersection of 7th Street at Valley Blvd. for the City of Colton, CA • Engineering Assistant for the Evacuation Plan Improvement Traffic Study utilizing Synchro 10.0 Micro-computer Modeling and Sim Traffic Micro-computer Simulation for 5 Wildfire and 1 Tsunami Evacuation Plans via Pacific Coast Highway City of Malibu • Prepared a Traffic Signal Warrant Assessment by Utilizing CA MUTCD Standards for the Intersection of San Bernardino Ave. at Sycamore Street for the City of Colton, CA • Prepared a Traffic Signal and Stop Sign Warrant Assessment by Utilizing CA MUTCD Standards for the Intersection of “C” Street at Meridian for the City of Colton, CA • Prepared a Technical Memo for Federal/State and City ADA Compliance at the Existing Handicap Ramps at the Two Signalized Intersections of Roswell at Schaefer and Pipeline at Schaefer in the City of Chino, CA
• Prepared a Technical Memo for the Establishment of Policies and Procedures for RedCurb Zones within the Residential and Commercial Areas for the City of Gardena, CA • Prepared a Traffic Impact Study for the Proposed Retail/Commercial Center at 81933 Indio Blvd for the City of Indio. Analyzed the Potential Impacts of the Proposed Project on the Existing and Future Capacity and Operations of the 6 Existing Signalized Intersections.
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JENNY TRAN, BSCE
SYNOPSIS of PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED:
• Prepared a Traffic Impact Study for the Proposed Retail/Commercial Center at Jefferson Ave at Varner for the City of Indio. Analyzed the Potential Impacts of the Proposed Project on the Existing and Future Capacity and Operations of the 6 Existing Signalized Intersections.
• Prepared a Technical Memo for the Development and Establishment of VMT ( Vehicle Miles Travelled) for the Transportation Impact Analysis of the CEQA Requirement based upon the Senate Bill (SB) 743 for the City of Colton, CA • Prepared a Traffic Impact Study for the Proposed Bloomington Truck Stop within the Bloomington Unincorporated area of San Bernardino County for the County of San Bernardino. Analyzed the Potential Impacts of the Proposed Project on the Existing and Future Capacity and Operations of the 15 Existing Signalized Intersections as well as 4 Future Intersections. Analyzed the Capacity and Operations of the 17 intersections utilizing Synchro 10.0 & HCS 2000+ software.
• Prepared a Traffic Signal Warrant Assessment by Utilizing CA MUTCD Standards for the Intersection of Olive Street at Meridian for the City of Colton • Prepared a Traffic Impact Study for Commercial Center and a Focused Driveway Feasibility Analysis for the City of Clovis in Central California, Clovis, CA • Prepared a Traffic Impact Study for the Gateway Plaza for the City of Tracy in Northern California, Tracy, CA
• Prepared the VMT (Vehicle Miles Traveled) Analysis and Assessment for the Pennsylvania Avenue Widening Project for the City of Beaumont, Beaumont, CA • Assisted in the Preparation of the Traffic Operation Analysis Report (TOAR) document for the Pennsylvania Avenue at I-10 Freeway Interchange Improvements for the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans District 8), Beaumont, CA • Prepared Traffic Control Plans (TCP) for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) Orange County Feeder Extension Pipeline Realignment in the Cities of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach for the Cities of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach and MWD.
• Prepared Traffic Control Plans (TCP) for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) Orange County Feeder Blow-off Valve Rehabilitation – Upper Newport Bay on Jamboree Road for the City of Newport Beach for the City of Newport Beach and MWD.
• Prepared a Traffic Signal Warrant Assessment for the intersection of Magnolia Ave at Vermont Ave. and Union Pacific Railroad Tracks for the Cities of Gardena, Los Angeles and Union Pacific Railroad Company. The project was fully fund by the Los Angeles County MTA (Metro).
• Prepared a Technical Memo for the ADA Requirements and compliance with the City of Chino’s New Ordinance, Caltrans and the Federal Requirements of the two intersection of Schaefer Ave at Pipeline and Schaefer Avenue at Roswell Ave for the City of Chino, CA
• Prepared a traffic Impact Study and Parking Survey for the Learning Academy in the City of South Gate, South Gate, CA
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MICHELLE NGUYEN, BSC&E
EXPERIENCE
• 3 Years Professional Experience
EDUCTAION
• University of California, Irvine, BSC&E Civil & Environmental Engineering
EXPERTISE
• Traffic & Transportation Engineering
• Signing & Striping
• Traffic Control Analysis
• Transportation Planning
• Traffic Signal Timing
• Highway Capacity
• Safety Assessment
• VMT Analysis & Assessment
RELATED SKILLS
• Use of Various Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning Software:
HCS
Synchro 10
SimTraffic
TransCAD
• AutoCAD 2020
• ArcGIS
• MATLAB
• SketchUp
• SOLIDWORKS
SYNOPSIS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Engineering Assistant for the Preparation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) for the City of Guadalupe in Santa Barbara County, CA
• Engineering Assistant for the Preparation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) for the City of Huntington Park in Los Angeles County, CA
• Project Engineer for the Preparation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) for the City of Needles in San Bernardino County, CA
• Project Engineer for the Preparation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) for the City of Signal Hill in Los Angeles County, CA
• Project Engineer for the Preparation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) for the City of Big Bear Lake in San Bernardino County, CA
• Project Engineer for the Preparation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) for the City of Lemoore in Kings County, CA
• Prepared the 2020 E & TS Report for 131 street segments the City of Pomona, CA • Prepared a Traffic Sight Distance Analysis Technical Memorandum for a Proposed New Driveway at 1137 & 1149 West Phillips Blvd per the City of Pomona’s Standard Design Plans and AASHTO’s Guidelines for the City of Pomona, CA • Prepared a Technical Memorandum for the Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations Project for the City of South Gate, CA
• Prepared a PS&E Package for the Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations Design for 5 Locations for the City of South Gate, CA
• City of Costa Mesa
Assessed Current and Potential Speed Humps and Traffic Calming Measures Drafted Signing & Striping Plans for Street Improvement Project Complying with 2014 CA MUTCD and Caltrans Standard Plans & Standard Specification 2018 Prepared Work Orders for Street Maintenance
Conducted Stop Sign & Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis by Utilizing CA MUTCD Performed Field Investigations into Service Requests Regarding the Operation of Traffic Signals
Investigated Citizen Request for Speeding Countermeasures Verified the Recommended Posted Speed for the City’s 2018 E&TS Inventoried and Prepared a Citywide Posted Speed Signs Map Prepared an Updated Citywide Average Daily Traffic Map for the Year 2019 Prepared an In-Kind Service Report from the Orange County Transportation Authority for funding of a Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for Harbor Blvd. 212
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Traffic/Civil/Electrical Engineering - ITS- Transportation Planning - CEM Consultants Performed Testing of Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVPs) at Applicable Intersections Citywide
• City of Anaheim
Conducted a Field Survey of road side units and on board units along Harbor Blvd & Anaheim Blvd to Test the Interoperability Among Different Vendors 213
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Traffic/Civil/Electrical Engineering - ITS- Transportation Planning - CEM Consultants Nhi Hoang, BSCE
EDUCTAION
• University of California, Irvine, BSCE Civil & Environmental Engineering
EXPERIENCE
• 2 Years Professional Experience
EXPERTISE
• Engineering & Traffic Survey (E&TS)
• Local Roadway Safety Planning (LRSP)
• Traffic & Transportation Engineering
• Signing & Striping
• Traffic Control Analysis
• Transportation Planning & Management
• Traffic Signal Timing
• Highway Capacity
• Safety Assessment
• Travel Survey & Analysis
• VMT Assessments
RELATED SKILLS
• Use of Various Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning Software:
HCS 6
Synchro 11
SimTraffic 11
• 3-D Sketch Up
• AutoCAD 2023
• ArcGIS/ArcMAP
• Caltrans PeMS Data Source
• Civil 3D
• Java
• MATLAB
• SolidWorks
SYNOPSIS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Project Engineer for the Preparation of 2023 VMT (Vehicle Mile Traveled) Guidelines per CEQA Requirements for the City of Imperial, Imperial, CA • Project Engineer for the City of Lancaster’s VMT Assessment for 44-Unit Garden Walkup Apartments at 40th Street and Avenue L, Lancaster, CA • Project Engineer for the City of Perris’ Scoping Agreement • Engineering Assistant for the Preparation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) for the City of Needles in San Bernardino County, CA
• Engineering Assistant for the Preparation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) for the City of Big Bear Lake in San Bernardino County, CA
• Project Engineer for the Preparation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) for the City of Lemoore in Kings County, CA
• Project Engineer for the Preparation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) for the City of San Pablo in Contra Costa County, CA
• Project Engineer for the Preparation of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) for the City of Big Bear Lake in San Bernardino County, CA
• Project Engineer for the Peer Review of the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) for the City of Colton in San Bernardino County, CA
• Prepared the 2023 E & TS Report for 21 street segments the City of Needles, CA • Prepared the 2023 E & TS Report for 29 street segments the City of Solana Beach, CA • Project Engineer for the City of Beverly Hills’ Los Angeles School of Gymnastics Parking & Traffic Study, Beverly Hills, CA
• Project Engineer for the Legal Review of the Traffic Collision Assessment for Ave M/Columbia Way at 20th St. E Street for the City of Palmdale, CA 214
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MINAGAR & ASSOCIATES, INC.
23282 Mill Creek Drive, Suite 120
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Tel: (949)707-1199
Web: www.minagarinc.com
2019 Winner of the Orange County Engineering Council’s Outstanding Service Award 2016 Winner of the ASCE’s Outstanding Civil Engineer in the Private Sector Award in the State of California 2016 Winner of the ASCE Los Angeles Section’s Outstanding Civil Engineer in the Private Sector Award 2016 Winner of the ASCE Orange County Chapter’s Outstanding Civil Engineer in the Private Sector Award 2016 Certificate of Recognition for Dedication to Support the ELTP Program by Los Angeles County MTA/Metro 2016 Winner of the Orange County Engineering Council’s Outstanding Engineering Service Award 2015 Orange County Business Journal’s 2015 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award Nominee 2014 Orange County Business Journal’s 2014 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award Nominee 2012 Winner of Cal-EPA/California Air Resources Board’s Cool California Climate Leader
2011 Award of Excellence in Service by Los Angeles County MTA/Metro in the County of Los Angeles
2011 Award of Excellence in Service by Los Angeles County MTA/Metro in the County of Los Angeles
2010 Award of Excellence in Service by Los Angeles County MTA/Metro in the County of Los Angeles
2009 Winner of the ASCE’s Outstanding Private Sector Civil Engineering Project in Metropolitan Los Angeles
2009 Winner of the Caltrans’ 2009 Excellence in Transportation Award in the State of California
2007 Winner of the ASCE’s Outstanding Public/Private Sector Civil Engineering Project in Metropolitan Los Angeles
2005 Winner of the APWA’s Best Traffic Congestion Mitigation Project of the Year in Southern California
2004 Top Nominee of Transportation Foundation’s Highway Management Program in the State of California
2003 Winner of the PTI’s Best Transportation Technology Solutions Award in the United States
2002 Winner of the ITS-CA’s Best Return on Investment Project Award in the State of California
2000 Award of Excellence in Service by Los Angeles County MTA/Metro in the County of Los Angeles
Celebrating 30 Years ofPlanning & EngineeringExcellence • Traffic Engineering
• Transportation Planning
• ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems)
• Civil/Electrical Engineering
• Homeland Security
• Construction Engineering Management
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City of Needles' ATP Cycle 6
Professional Engineering Services for Schools & Seniors' Sidewalk Project MINAGAR & ASSOCIATES, INC.
DIRECT
PHASE AND DESCRIPTION PM PE SE FM SD EA COST* TOTAL
I Topo Survey, Utility Research & Project Data Collection 17 4 0 80 85 70 $0 $34,390 II Preliminary Design Plan/ Environmental Clearance from Caltrans District 8 45 59 44 0 42 186 $0 $49,615 III Prepare Final PS&E 65 99 68 0 88 450 $0 $93,560
IV Bidding Assitance & Construction Engineering 38 22 0 0 0 65 $0 $17,572 V Construction Engineering 25 23 6 25 0 88 $0 $20,803
Total Hours 190 207 118 105 215 859
Hourly Rate $224.92 $180.62 $167.24 $127.36 $167.24 $77.71 $0 Total Labor Cost ($) $42,735 $37,388 $19,734 $13,373 $35,957 $66,753 $0 $215,940 TOTAL COST $215,940
PM Project Manager PE Project Engineer SE Senior Engineer SD Senior Designer EA Engineering Assistant FM Field Manager/Dep Rep 12/6/2023
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City of Needles, California
Request for City Council Action
Approved: Not Approved: Tabled: Other:
AGENDA ITEM: _____
CITY COUNCIL NPUA Regular Board of Public Utilities
Meeting Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Resolution 2024-02, Authorizing City Manager to Execute Program Supplement No. 00000A384 to Administering Agency-State Agreement for State Funded Projects No. 08-5220S21 with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the administration of State funds for the Schools and Seniors Sidewalk Project.
Background: City of Needles Schools and Seniors Sidewalk Project is funded under the Active Transportation Program (ATP) administered by Caltrans.
Caltrans has a requirement to have an authorized person to execute any Master Agreements, Program Supplement Agreements, Fund Exchange Agreements, Fund Transfer Agreements, and any amendments thereto with the California Department of Transportation.
Fiscal Impact: The City was awarded State funding under the ATP program being administered by Caltrans in the amount of $1,565,000 for FY24 with a City match of $93,000.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2024-02, Authorizing City Manager to Execute Program Supplement No. 00000A384 to Administering Agency-State Agreement for State Funded Projects No. 08-5220S21 with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the administration of State funds for the Schools and Seniors Sidewalk Project.
Submitted By: Kathy Raasch, Projects Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEEDLES, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (ATP) CYCLE 6 METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION (MPO) FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF NEEDLES SCHOOLS AND
SENIORS SIDE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Needles is eligible to receive Federal and/or State funding for certain Transportation Projects, through the California Department of Transportation and WHEREAS, Master Agreements, Program Supplemental Agreements, Fund Exchange Agreements and/or Fund Transfer Agreements need to be executed with the California Department of Transportation before such funds could be claimed and WHEREAS, the City of Needles wishes to delegate authorization to execute these agreements and any amendments thereto to the City Manager all Master Agreements, Program Supplemental Agreements, Fund Exchange Agreements, Fund Transfer Agreements and any amendments thereto with California Department of Transportation and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that
1) The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to sign and file, for and on behalf of the City of Needles/Needles Public Utility Authority a supplemental agreement from Caltrans for the Project;
2) The City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to represent the City of Needles/Needles Public Utility Authority in carrying out the City of Needles/Needles Public Utility Authority responsibilities under the supplemental agreement, including approving and submitting disbursement requests (including Claims for Reimbursement) or other required documentation, compliance with applicable state and federal laws, and making any other necessary certifications;
3) The authority granted hereunder shall be deemed retroactive. All acts authorized hereunder and performed prior to the date of this Resolution are hereby ratified and affirmed. Caltrans is authorized to rely upon this Resolution until written notice to the contrary, executed by each of the undersigned, is received by the Caltrans. Caltrans shall be entitled to act in reliance upon the matters contained herein, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the formation documents of the City of Needles/Needles Public Utility Authority in any other document.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Needles, California, held on the 9
th day of January 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
___________________________________
Mayor
(SEAL)
ATTEST:_________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________
City Attorney
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City of Needles 817 Third Street, Needles, California 92363 (760) 326-2113 • FAX (760) 326-6765
www.cityofneedles.com
Mayor, Janet Jernigan
Vice Mayor Kirsten Merritt
Councilmember Tona Belt
Councilmember Ellen Campbell
Councilmember Jamie McCorkle
Councilmember JoAnne Pogue
Councilmember Henry Longbrake
City Manager Patrick J. Martinez
MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PATRICK J. MARTINEZ, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: WEEKLY MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 15, 2023
1. In partnership with Arrowhead Credit Union, the City hosted Santa's Workshop—a heartwarming event for 47 children filled with joy and giving. As the children savored lunch, Santa's surprise appearance delighted them. Each participant chose new shoes and socks, capturing the moment with Santa in a photograph. Thoughtfully, jackets were provided for all attendees and their families, ensuring warmth and comfort during the festive season. It was a heartening display of generosity and holiday spirit for everyone involved (image attached).
2. Caltrans conducted a photo shoot on December 6, 2023, at the newly constructed Needles Gateway Monument sign, joined by City Councilmembers and City Staff.
This shoot marked Caltrans' involvement in Governor Newsom's $1.1 billion Clean California initiative, awarding a $5.9-million beautification project in Needles. The project involves erecting a gateway monument wall featuring "California" lettering and a California Bear figure within the Caltrans right-of-way at 5 Mile Rd. Additionally, it includes enhancing existing on/off ramps at Needles Hwy, J Street, and E. Broadway with new landscaping materials like gravel, mulch, and rock blankets. Completion is slated for the first quarter of the upcoming year (image attached).
3. The new Duke Watkins pump track saw the completion of its concrete work on Thursday, December 14, 2023. This project was made possible through a $3,965,400 grant from California's Proposition 68 Statewide Park Program (image attached).
4. Today, City staff underwent vital cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid training, equipping our teams with essential skills, including the operation of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to save lives during cardiac emergencies (image attached).
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5. Last night, a power outage occurred in the vicinity spanning Clary Drive to Casa Linda Street, caused by an unfortunate incident involving an alleged drunk driver colliding with an NPUA transformer. Immediate responses from City Staff (including public works and the electric department), SB County Sheriffs, Fire Department, and Baker Ambulance swiftly followed. The combined efforts of public works and electric departments resulted in site cleanup and power restoration within just 2 hours of the incident (image attached).
6. On December 9, 2023, IEHP (Inland Empire Health Plan) organized a "Community Social and Job Fair" at Palo Verde Community College, offering crucial health service access to low-income and working-class individuals and families via the Medi-Cal program. Post-event, IEHP, and Tri-State Community Health conducted a productive dialogue with Needles' healthcare providers to assess the community's current needs and enhance resident services. Furthermore, both organizations plan to establish a recurring food bank at the Tri-State parking lot for ongoing community support. 222
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City of Needles 817 Third Street, Needles, California 92363 (760) 326-2113 • FAX (760) 326-6765
www.cityofneedles.com
Mayor, Janet Jernigan
Vice Mayor Kirsten Merritt
Councilmember Tona Belt
Councilmember Ellen Campbell
Councilmember Jamie McCorkle
Councilmember JoAnne Pogue
Councilmember Henry Longbrake
City Manager Patrick J. Martinez
MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PATRICK J. MARTINEZ, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: WEEKLY MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 22, 2023
1. City Hall will be closed on Monday, December 25, and Tuesday, December 26, in observance of Christmas. Normal operations will resume on Wednesday, December 27, starting at 8:30 AM. In emergencies, don't hesitate to contact City Staff directly at 760-326-5700. Our after-hours answering service will promptly direct your call to the right staff member.
2. On November 10, 2023, I reported to the City Council that the Needles Area Transit hosted a Community Open House on November 7, 2023, to discuss residents' transit service needs. In addition to the input received from the eight interviews that were conducted with stakeholders, such as the Needles Unified School District, Chamber of Commerce, Palo Verde College Needles Center, and the Department of Behavioral Health, the consultant firm wanted to reach out to members of the community through a survey. The outreach intends to help improve public transit in Needles (refer to the attached survey).
3. Over the weekend, tragedy struck as five children lost their lives in a house fire at a Bullhead City duplex. In response, Bullhead City Councilmember Grace Hecht orchestrated a touching candlelight vigil at Rotary Park on Wednesday. Notably, representatives from the City of Needles and the Needles Unified School District stood in solidarity at this event. The River Fund has established a dedicated fund to aid the affected families. Those willing to contribute can securely donate through the River Fund's online portal at www.riverfundinc.com.
4. City Staff recently convened with Dr. Georgina Yoshioka, the Director of Behavioral Health (DBH) for SB County, to discuss transferring contract responsibilities from MHS, Inc. to a different community-based organization (CBO) effective January 1, 2024. This transition will not impact Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services (SUDRS) programs in Needles.
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To ensure uninterrupted care for current patients, both virtual and in-person services will be available at an Apple Valley County Facility. DBH is committed to sustaining SUD outpatient and CalWORKS behavioral health treatment services until a new provider is established, mitigating treatment gaps. For those needing these services or aware of someone requiring assistance, please get in touch with Jennifer Alsina, Assistant Director of Behavioral Health, via email at
[email protected] or by calling directly at 909-388-0808.
MHS/Turn (Center for Change) provides a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Program. Attached is a list of DUI Programs that can provide telehealth for individuals referred to a DUI Program. DBH is working to get a new DUI provider to serve the Needles area (refer to attached SBCBH Document).
5. City staff recently supported Needles Military Moms by installing around 40 Hometown Hero Banners along Broadway. These banners are a tribute to our active military personnel, with eight currently stationed overseas. To contribute to the Needles Military Moms' 501c3, individuals can conveniently donate by visiting Hardware Express or scanning the QR Code featured in the Needles Desert Star (refer to the attached image).
6. On December 19, 2023, a productive meeting occurred between the San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services (SBCOES) and City Staff at City Hall. The gathering served as an introduction to the new members of the SB OES team and provided an opportunity for the staff to familiarize them with the City of Needles.
During the session, the city's history was briefly shared while addressing its potential vulnerabilities, notably severe monsoon rains, extreme heat, and high winds.
The primary objective of the meeting was to establish a robust relationship with SBCOES and explore avenues for future collaboration, especially in the case of emergency scenarios. Discussions centered around identifying ways to effectively collaborate and support each other in handling potential emergencies that might arise in the future.
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You can complete the paper version on the reverse of this leter and return it with your u�lity payment, or you can take the online survey by using the weblink below or scanning the QR code. www.surveymonkey.com/r/SurveyNeedles
We look forward to hearing from you!
Help Improve
Public Transit in Needles
for the NAT, Dial-A-Ride and Arizona Medical and Shopper Shuttles We would like your input
by comple�ng a short survey!
Needles Transit Services
Short-Range Transit Plan
FY 2025-2030
2. NAT SURVEY
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1. Have you or anyone in your household ever used one of the following Needles public transit services? (check all that apply) Needles Area Transit (NAT) bus Needles Dial-A-Ride
Needles Dial-A-Ride Medical Shopper Shuttle
2. If you are a current public transit user, how often do you ride? Daily Weekly Monthly Rarely Not a user
3. If you use or were going to use public transportation in Needles, which of the following would be the primary reason? (check all that apply) Work Recreation (fun/friends/family)
School/College Social Service AppointmentShopping Other __________________________ Medical/Dental Appt. I would never use public transportation
4. What method of transportation does your household normally use to go to work, school or your most frequent destinations? (check all that apply) Car/truck, drive alone
Bicycle
Carpool/vanpool
Walk
Motorcycle
Taxi/Uber/Lyft
Public transit (bus/dial-a-ride)
Other ___________________
5. If you or your household members could no longer drive, how would you get to your most frequent destinations? (check all that apply) Get a ride from family/friends Ride my bike Taxi/Uber/Lyft Use public transit Walk I don’t know
6. If you do not use public transit, why not? (check all that apply) Service not available near my house I don’t feel safe riding the bus Service doesn't go where I need it to go I had a bad experience before I don’t know how to use the service Cost to ride is too expensive Buses don’t run frequently enough Trips take too long to make Service not available at the time I need it I prefer to drive myself No bench/shelter at bus stop Other ___________________
7. In the past six months have you or your household members seen any advertising for any Needles public transit services? Yes
No
If yes, where did you see the advertising? (print) ______________________________________________________
8. How important is bus service over to Fort Mohave, AZ to you? (check one) No opinion Not Important Somewhat Important Very Important
9. How important is bus service into Bullhead City, AZ to you? (check one) No opinion Not Important Somewhat Important Very Important
10. For what types of trips would you travel to Fort Mohave or Bullhead City? Shopping
Medical/Dental Work Catch Greyhound
Recreation School/College Social Services Other ____________
11. Among these possible improvements, which two would be most important to you. Please select ONLY two. More frequent service Service to Victorville
Sunday service
Unlimited ride day-pass
More shelters at stops
Earlier or later service
12. How many members of your household have a valid driver’s license? None
1
2
3
4
5 or more
13. How many working vehicles do you have in your household for transportation? No vehicle One vehicle Two vehicles 3 or more vehicles
14. In what area of Needles do you live?
West End East End Downtown Northside
On the Hill Needles Village Other _______________________
15. How do you or your household members connect to the internet? Smartphone with data Home internet Public Wi-fi/Hotspot I do not have access to the internet
16. What is your approximate household income? Less than $15,000 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to 44,999 $45,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 or more 17. What is your age? Ages 17-24 Ages 25-44
Ages 45-54
Ages 55-64
Ages 65-74
Ages 75+
18. What best describes you?Employed full-time Employed part-time College student
Middle/HS Student Not employed Retired 19. Do you have any additional comments about public transit in Needles? (print)_____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
NEEDLES TRANSIT SERVICES HOUSEHOLD SURVEY
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Driving Under
the Influence
(DUI) Programs Department of
Behavioral Health
Department of Behavioral Health │ www.SBCounty.gov
DESERT/MOUNTAIN REGIONS
Barstow – Jackson-Bibby Awareness Group: 222 East Main Street, Suite 218, Barstow, CA 92311. (760) 256-6114 Hours: Wednesday 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Thursday Noon to 5:30 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Victorville – Dalton & Associates: 12209 Hesperia Road, Suite G Victorville, CA 92392. (760) 241-1777 Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Victorville – Jackson-Bibby Awareness Group: 14420 Civic Drive Suite 3 Victorville, CA 92392. (760) 241-3300 Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
EAST VALLEY
Redlands – Jackson-Bibby Awareness Group: 1200 Arizona, Suite A-10 Redlands, CA 92374. (909) 792-6925 Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
San Bernardino – Prodigy Healthcare: 688 N. Arrowhead Ave. Suite 101 San Bernardino, CA 92401. (909) 888-0149 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
San Bernardino – Pegasus: 2020 N. Waterman Ave. Suite C San Bernardino, CA 92405. (909) 881-1570 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, 7 a.m. to noon
WEST VALLEY
Chino – Alcohol Education & Recovery Services: 12560 Central Ave. Chino, CA 91710. (909) 591-4761 Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fontana – Rehabilitation Alcohol Program: 17205 Arrow Blvd. Fontana, CA 92335. (909) 356-9390 Hours: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ontario – Valley Improvement Programs: 210 West “B” Street. Ontario, CA 91762. (909) 983-3665 Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday – Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rancho Cucamonga – Valley Improvement Programs: 8540 Archibald Ave. #A-18 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. (909) 987-4036 Hours: Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday – Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Upland – Valley Improvement Programs: 1589 West Ninth Street, Suite E Upland, CA 91786. (909) 985-2785 Hours: Monday – Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday – Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
4. DB COUNTY DUI PROGRAMS
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City of Needles 817 Third Street, Needles, California 92363 (760) 326-2113 • FAX (760) 326-6765
www.cityofneedles.com
Mayor, Janet Jernigan
Vice Mayor Kirsten Merritt
Councilmember Tona Belt
Councilmember Ellen Campbell
Councilmember Jamie McCorkle
Councilmember JoAnne Pogue
Councilmember Henry Longbrake
City Manager Patrick J. Martinez
MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PATRICK J. MARTINEZ, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: WEEKLY MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 29, 2023
1. As we approach the end of the year, I want to express my gratitude for the incredible teamwork and dedication displayed by each member of our council and the city staff.
The past year has been a testament to our collective commitment to enhancing our community.
We've made significant strides in various initiatives to elevate our city's infrastructure, foster community engagement, and ensure sustainable growth. Your guidance and support have been instrumental in driving these endeavors forward.
Reflecting on the accomplishments of this year ignites excitement for what lies ahead:
• $17 Mil. in Capital Projects:
o Lillyhill and L Street Booster Station $3 Mil.
o Water Treatment Plant $6 Mil.
o Needles Bridge Rehabilitation $1.4 Mil.
o Duke Watkins, Jack Smith Park, and Bob Belt Beach Park $6.5 Mil. • General Plan Updates to Various Elements (Lane Use, Housing, Transportation) $500,000
• The acquisition of the Housing Authority of the City of Needles is 52 Public Housing Units, 23 Section 8 Vouchers, and 30 Veterans Housing Vouchers.
As we stand on the threshold of a new year, I am eager to continue our collaborative efforts, building upon past successes and exploring innovative strategies to address the challenges and opportunities awaiting us.
In the coming year, I look forward to further collaboration with the council to embark on new projects, implement policies, and prioritize the well-being of our citizens.
Together, we can continue to steer our city toward a future defined by progress, inclusivity, and prosperity.
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Thank you once again for your unwavering support and dedication to our city. I am honored to serve alongside such a passionate and visionary council.
I wish you all a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year.
2. City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 1, and Tuesday, January 2, in observance of the New Year. Normal operations will resume on Wednesday, January 3, starting at 8:30 AM. In emergencies, don't hesitate to contact City Staff directly at 760-326-5700. Our after-hours answering service will promptly direct your call to the right staff member.
3. City Staff recently convened with Touchstone's local and Regional Corporate representatives overseeing Rivers Edge Golf Course, marking a pivotal moment as the course reaches its peak condition in years. With a remarkable surge in golf rounds and Touchstones' skilled staff gearing up for the bustling Spring season (January-April), our Director of Golf, JJ Deleon, leads the way with monthly public clinics, private lessons, and expertly managed golf tournaments. For inquiries about these opportunities, kindly contact the Director of Golf, JJ Deleon, at 760-326-3931.
Moreover, to attract new enthusiasts, the Touchstone staff has crafted enticing "Stay and Play" packages available through regional hotels and casinos such as Harrah's, Riverside Resort, Edgewater, and Aquarius Resort.
4. The ongoing Street Sign Replacement Project, sanctioned by the City Council in 2021 for three years, is now in its final phase. City Staff has diligently progressed to 65% completion. Additional street signs have been procured and installed to enhance the city's infrastructure.
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