09.I Report OPC Grant LWC and GHD Contracts 2026-01-20 — Pismo Beach City Council, January 20, 2026

PISMO BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #9.I
Meeting Date: January 20, 2026
TITLE:

Grant Agreement with the Ocean Protection Council for Funding to Assist with the Safety Element and Parks and Recreation Element Update and Award of Agreements to GHD, Inc. and Lisa Wise Consulting Inc. for Related Services; Related Budget Adjustments
RECOMMENDATION:

1.Adopt a Resolution approving the application for and/or execution of grant funds from the Ocean Protection Council under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality And Supply, Flood Control, River And Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84), Prop 68, Environmental License Plate Funds, Once-Through Cooling, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, or General Funds;

2.Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to:

1.Execute an Agreement with GHD, Inc. in the amount of $705,365 for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 for preparation of a Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Study; and

2.Execute an Agreement with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. in the amount of $275,196 for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 for preparation of a Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment, Adaptation Study, Economic Analysis and General Plan Local Coastal Plan and Zoning Code update; and
Appropriating related budget adjustments in Fiscal Year 2026.

DISCUSSION:

City staff successfully applied for a $750,000 grant from the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) to develop a Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan (SLRAP) and Vulnerability Assessment (VA) as required by state law in support of the General Plan Safety Element update. OPC requires adoption of a resolution (Attachment 1) allowing the City to accept the funds and execute a grant agreement to proceed with the project.

The City previously received grant funding from the California Coastal Commission (CCC) in the amount of $900,000, also in support of updating the City’s Safety Element, which when combined with the OPC funding brings total grant funding for the project to $1,650,000. To carry out the work associated with the Safety Element update, consistent with both the CCC and OPC grants, the City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) on September 12, 2025, which subsequently closed on September 26, 2025. The City received two proposals, one from GHD Inc. for SLRAP and VA services in the amount of $705,365 and a second proposal for from Lisa Wise Consulting for update of the General Plan/Local Coastal Plan, Zoning Code and Economic Analysis in the amount of $275,196.

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BACKGROUND
The City started work on General Plan/Local Coastal Land Use Plan/Zoning Code update in 2017. The General Plan component went before the Planning Commission (PC) in August of 2023 and received a recommendation for approval to the City Council.

Subsequent to the August 2023 PC meeting the City received significant public concern related to bluff protection/hazard policies found in the draft Safety Element. In March and April of 2024, staff met with CCC staff twice to develop an approach to move the GP/LCP update forward while also removing the Safety Element, allowing the City to revisit and revise the draft Hazard policies that are of concern to Pismo Beach residents and business owners. The concept discussed with CCC staff for revision of the Hazard policies included a more comprehensive neighborhood specific approach to dealing with climate change, sea level rise, habitat and resource protection, and bluff erosion. In addition, CCC staff encouraged the City to apply for additional state LCP grant funding to assist with preparation of the environmental studies and subsequent development of new neighborhood-based policies to further the LCP Update. CCC staff recommended the City consider extracting the draft Safety Element from the update and moving the update forward subject to the original Safety Element. City Staff brought the concept forward to City Council on May 21, 2024, where Council authorized staff to proceed as proposed.

The Planning Commission is currently reviewing the draft GP/LCP (with draft Safety Element extracted) and it is anticipated that it will complete its review in February of 2026, followed by City Council review. Lisa Wise Consulting is currently revising the draft zoning code to address legislative updates, extraction of the draft Safety Element, and comments from City staff and CCC staff. It is anticipated that the PC will start reviewing the draft zoning code in spring/early summer of , followed by City Council in late summer/early fall of 2026.

Alternatives
If the City Council does not adopt the resolution provided as Attachment 1 authorizing the City to enter into the grant agreement with OPC, and accepting $750,000 in funding, the Council should also decline to approve the consultant contracts with GHD and Lisa Wise Consulting, as there would be insufficient grant funding to support the services outlined in those contracts.

Conclusion and Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Council adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) authorizing the City to enter into a grant agreement with OPC for $750,000 to support update of the City’s Safety Element. Staff also recommends the Council adopt a resolution (Attachment 2) authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements for consultant services with GHD, Inc. and Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. to assist in preparing the Safety Element update, including appropriating related budget adjustments in Fiscal Year 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The fiscal impact of adopting both Resolutions adds $750,000 in state government grant revenues and $980,552 in additional expenditures to the professional services expenditure account, in the General Fund, Community Development Department, Council Agenda 1-20-2026 9.I-2

Planning Division, Safety & Access Element Update project budget, all in FY 2026 to support this project. Table 1 illustrates the budget, proposed contract amendment cost, and the remaining balance for the Safety & Access Element Update project.

Table 1. Fiscal Impact of Safety & Access Element Update Project Item FY 2026 Available
Budget
FY 2027 Available
Budget
Grant Revenues
Safety & Access Element Update project $450,000 $450,000 Proposed OPC Grant 750,000
Total Grant Revenues $1,200,000 $450,000
Expenditures
Proposed GHD & Lisa Wise Agreements $980,561 $0
Revenues less Expenditures $219,439 $450,000
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution for OPC grant acceptance

2. Resolution approving GHD and Lisa Wise Consulting Agreement

3. GHD Agreement

4. Lisa Wise Agreement
Submitted by: Scot Graham, Community Development Director City Manager Approval:

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RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH,

CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR AND/OR EXECUTION OF

GRANT FUNDS FROM THE OCEAN PROTECTION COUNCIL UNDER THE SAFE

DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006 (PROPOSITION 84), PROP 68,

ENVIRONMENTAL LICENSE PLATE FUNDS, ONCE-THROUGH COOLING,

GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION FUND, OR GENERAL FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided funds for the program shown above; and
WHEREAS, the California Natural Resources Agency has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Natural Resources Agency require a resolution certifying the approval by the potential grantee’s governing board either before submission of said application(s) to the State or prior to execution of the grant agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant/Grantee, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State of California to carry out the project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach hereby:

1. If applicable, approves the filing of an application for the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation Plan for the City of Pismo Beach to be funded by the Ocean Protection Council SB 1 grant program in the amount $750,000; and,

2. If applicable, certifies that Applicant or title holder will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s) consistent with the land tenure requirements; or will secure the resources to do so; and,

3. Certifies that the project will comply with any laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), legal requirements for building codes, health and safety codes, the California Labor Code, disabled access laws, and that prior to commencement of the project, all applicable permits will have been obtained; and,

4. Certifies that the Applicant/Grantee will work towards the State Planning Priorities intended to promote equity, strengthen the economy, protect the environment, and Attachment 1
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promote public health and safety as included in Government Code Section 65041.1, and,

5. Appoints the Community Development Director, Scot Graham, or designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project(s).

UPON MOTION OF Council Member , seconded by Council Member , the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach this 20th day of January 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

Approved: Attest:
________________________ ________________________
Ed Waage, Mayor Erica Inderlied, City Clerk
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal of the City of Pismo Beach on _______________________.
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Erica Inderlied, City Clerk
Attachment 1
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO: 1. EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GHD, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $705,365 FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026 AND 2027 FOR PREPARATION OF SEA LEVEL RISE VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT AND ADAPTATION STUDY AND 2. EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH LISA WISE CONSULTING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $275,196 FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026 AND 2027 FOR PREPARATION OF A SEA LEVEL RISE

VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT, ADAPTATION STUDY, ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND GENERAL PLAN LOCAL COASTAL PLAN AND ZONING CODE UPDATE; AND APPROPRIATING RELATED BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2026 WHEREAS, the City is in the process of updating the Safety Element, and Parks and Recreation Element of the City’s General Plan as well as the zoning code; and WHEREAS, the City has been awarded $900,000 in grant funding from the California Coastal Commission and $750,000 in grant funding from the Ocean Protection Council to support update of the Safety Element, Parks Recreation Element and zoning code; and WHEREAS, the City released a request for proposals (RFP) for consultant services to prepare a sea level rise vulnerability assessment, adaptation study, General Plan/Local Coastal Plan/zoning code update and economic analysis on September 12, 2025, closing on September 26, 2025 and two proposals were received; and WHEREAS, GHD submitted a proposal and has a high level of skill and experience in preparing Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessments and Adaptation Studies which are necessary to support general plan and zoning code update and was determined qualified to perform the requested work; and
WHEREAS, Lisa Wise Consulting (LWC) submitted a proposal and has a high level of skill and experience in preparing General Plan/Local Coastal Land Use Plan and Zoning Code/Coastal Implementation Plan updates and Economic analysis and was determined qualified to perform the requested work; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with GHD, Inc., in substantially the form attached to staff report dated January 20, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $705,365, including related budget adjustments.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc., in substantially the form attached to the staff report dated January 20, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $275,196.

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BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach hereby appropriates $750,000 in the state government grant revenue account and $750,000 in in the professional services expenditure account, within the General Fund, Community Development Department, Planning Division, Safety & Access Element Update project, all in FY 2026, to support this project.

UPON MOTION OF Council Member , seconded by Council Member , the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach this 20th day of January 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:

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CITY OF PISMO BEACH

VENDOR AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Vendor Agreement for Professional Services (“AGREEMENT”) is made and entered into as of the date the AGREEMENT is fully executed by all parties (the “Effective Date”), by and between the City of Pismo Beach, a municipal corporation (“CITY”), and GHD, Inc. (“VENDOR”). In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

RECITALS:

CITY wishes to retain the services of an experienced and qualified VENDOR to provide the following services:

Preparation of Sea Level Rise (SLR) Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Study VENDOR represents and warrants that it is qualified to perform those services.

AGREEMENT:

I. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY VENDOR
VENDOR will provide the services listed in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit A.

VENDOR warrants that all work and services set forth in the Scope of Services will be performed in a competent, professional and satisfactory manner. Extra work beyond that described in the Scope of Services is not authorized without the express written approval of CITY. VENDOR shall request and receive written approval prior to performing any extra work. Any work beyond that reflected in the approved Scope of Services shall not be compensated by CITY unless prior written approval was provided under this paragraph. To the extent that Exhibit A is a proposal from VENDOR, such proposal is incorporated only for the description of the Scope of Services and no other terms and conditions from any such proposal shall apply to this AGREEMENT unless specifically agreed to by CITY in writing.

II. TERM
Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section IV below, or unless the Scope of Services are substantially completed, the AGREEMENT will continue in full force and effect from the Effective Date through December 31, 2027. Upon mutual written agreement, the term of this AGREEMENT can be extended annually under the same terms for an additional one (1) year period, or longer as the parties agree in writing.

III. COMPENSATION
A. VENDOR’s Fee
For services rendered pursuant to this AGREEMENT, VENDOR will be paid in accordance with the Compensation Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit B. However, in no event will the total amount of money paid VENDOR, for services initially contemplated by this AGREEMENT and associated expenses, exceed the sum of seven hundred and five thousand and three hundred and sixty-five dollars ($705,365.00), unless otherwise first approved in writing by CITY. Should this AGREEMENT be extended pursuant to Section II, VENDOR’s fee may be adjusted upon the written agreement of the parties, in the form of an amendment to this AGREEMENT.
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B. Schedule of Payment
VENDOR will submit invoices monthly for actual services performed and associated expenses.

Invoices shall be submitted on or about the first business day of each month, or as soon thereafter as practical, for services provided in the previous month. Payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of each invoice as to all non-disputed fees. If CITY disputes any of VENDOR’s fees it shall give written notice to VENDOR within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice of any disputed fees set forth on the invoice. Any final payment under this AGREEMENT shall be made within forty-five (45) days of receipt of an invoice therefor.

IV. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A. CITY may at any time, for any reason, with or without cause, suspend or terminate this AGREEMENT, or any portion hereof, by serving upon VENDOR at least ten (10) days' prior written notice. Upon receipt of said notice, VENDOR shall immediately cease all work under this AGREEMENT, unless the notice provides otherwise. If CITY suspends or terminates a portion of this AGREEMENT, such suspension or termination shall not make void or invalidate the remainder of this AGREEMENT.

B. In the event this AGREEMENT is terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY shall pay to VENDOR the actual value of the work performed up to the time of termination, provided that the work performed is of value to CITY. Upon termination of the AGREEMENT pursuant to this Section, VENDOR will submit an invoice to CITY pursuant to Section III.

V. FORCE MAJEURE
If any party fails to perform its obligations because of strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, embargoes, "acts of God," inability to obtain labor or materials or reasonable substitutes for labor or materials, governmental restrictions, governmental regulations, governmental control, judicial orders, enemy or hostile governmental action, civil commotion, fire or other casualty, or other causes beyond the reasonable control of the party obligated to perform, then that party’s performance shall be excused for a period equal to the period of such cause for failure to perform.

VI. RETENTION OF FUNDS
VENDOR authorizes CITY to deduct from any amount payable to VENDOR (whether or not arising out of this AGREEMENT) any amounts the payment of which may be in dispute or that are necessary to compensate CITY for any losses, costs, liabilities, or damages suffered by CITY, and all amounts for which CITY may be liable to third parties, by reason of VENDOR’s acts or omissions in performing or failing to perform VENDOR’s obligations under this AGREEMENT. In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount or validity of which is disputed by VENDOR, or any indebtedness exists that appears to be the basis for a claim of lien, CITY may withhold from any payment due, without liability for interest because of the withholding, an amount sufficient to cover the claim. The failure of CITY to exercise the right to deduct or to withhold will not, however, affect the obligations of VENDOR to insure, indemnify, and protect CITY as elsewhere provided in this AGREEMENT.

VII. CITY REPRESENTATIVE
The Community Development Director is designated as the “City Representative,” authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work and services specified in this AGREEMENT and to make all decisions in connection with this AGREEMENT. Whenever approval, directions, or other actions are Attachment 3
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required by CITY under this AGREEMENT, those actions will be taken by CITY Representative, unless otherwise stated. CITY’s City Manager has the right to designate another CITY Representative at any time, by providing notice to VENDOR.

VIII. VENDOR REPRESENTATIVE(S)

The person(s) employed by VENDOR whose name(s) are set forth immediately following the signatures of the parties executing this AGREEMENT are designated as being the representative(s) of VENDOR authorized to act on its behalf with respect to the work specified in this AGREEMENT and make all decisions in connection with this AGREEMENT.

IX. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

VENDOR is, and at all times will remain as to CITY, a wholly independent contractor. Neither CITY nor any of its elected officials, officers, employees or agents will have control over the conduct of VENDOR or any of VENDOR’s employees, except as otherwise set forth in this AGREEMENT and then only as to the results to be accomplished and not the method by which VENDOR provides the Scope of Services. VENDOR may not, at any time or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of CITY.

X. BUSINESS LICENSE

VENDOR must obtain a CITY business license prior to the start of work under this AGREEMENT, unless VENDOR is qualified for an exemption.

XI. OTHER LICENSES AND PERMITS

VENDOR warrants that it has all professional, contracting and other permits and licenses required to undertake the work contemplated by this AGREEMENT.

XII. VENDOR’S ACCOUNTING RECORDS; OTHER PROJECT RECORDS

A. VENDOR shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to sales, costs, expenses, receipts, and other such information required by CITY that relate to the performance of services under this AGREEMENT. VENDOR shall maintain adequate records of services provided in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of services.

B. All such records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. VENDOR shall provide free access to the representatives of CITY or its designees at reasonable times to such books and records; shall give CITY the right to examine and audit said books and records; shall permit CITY to make transcripts or copies therefrom as necessary; and shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this AGREEMENT. Such records, together with supporting documents, shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years after receipt of final payment. Upon completion of, or in the event of termination or suspension of this AGREEMENT, all original documents, designs, drawings, maps, models, computer files, surveys, notes, and other documents prepared in the course of providing the services to be performed pursuant to this AGREEMENT shall become the sole property of CITY and may be used, reused, or otherwise disposed of by CITY without the permission of VENDOR. With respect to computer files, VENDOR shall make available to CITY, at VENDOR's office and upon reasonable written request by CITY, the necessary computer software and hardware for purposes of accessing, compiling, transferring, copying and/or

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printing computer files. VENDOR hereby grants to CITY all right, title, and interest, including any copyright, in and to the documents, designs, drawings, maps, models, computer files, surveys, notes, and other documents prepared by VENDOR in the course of providing the services under this AGREEMENT.

C. All plans, studies, sketches, drawings, reports, and specifications as herein required are the property of CITY, whether the work for which they are made be executed or not. In the event this AGREEMENT is terminated, and at the end of the term of this AGREEMENT, all such plans, studies, sketches, drawings, electronic documentation, reports, and specifications shall be delivered immediately to CITY. VENDOR may retain one copy of each document for VENDOR’S records, but shall have no proprietary rights to them. CITY agrees to indemnify VENDOR against any damages caused by the unauthorized re-use of said documents.

XIII. INDEMNIFICATION

A. Non-design, non-construction Professional Services:

To the fullest extent permitted by law (including, but not limited to California Civil Code Sections 2782 and 2782.8), VENDOR shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CITY, and its elected officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents (“CITY Indemnitees”), from and against any and all causes of action, claims, liabilities, obligations, judgments, or damages, including reasonable legal counsels’ fees and costs of litigation (“claims”), arising out of VENDOR’s performance or VENDOR’s failure to perform its obligations under this AGREEMENT or out of the operations conducted by VENDOR, including CITY’s active or passive negligence, except for such loss or damage arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of CITY. In the event CITY Indemnitees are made a party to any action, lawsuit, or other adversarial proceeding arising from VENDOR’s performance of this AGREEMENT, VENDOR shall provide a defense to CITY Indemnitees or at CITY’s option, reimburse CITY Indemnitees their costs of defense, including reasonable legal fees, incurred in defense of such claims.

B. Non-design, construction Professional Services:

To the extent the Scope of Services involve a “construction contract” as that phrase is used in Civil Code Section 2783, this paragraph shall apply in place of paragraph A. To the fullest extent permitted by law (including, but not limited to California Civil Code Sections 2782 and 2782.8), VENDOR shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the CITY, and its elected officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents (“CITY Indemnitees”), from and against any and all causes of action, claims, liabilities, obligations, judgments, or damages, including reasonable legal counsels’ fees and costs of litigation (“claims”), arising out of VENDOR’s performance or VENDOR’s failure to perform its obligations under this AGREEMENT or out of the operations conducted by VENDOR, except for such loss or damage arising from the active negligence, sole negligence or willful misconduct of CITY. In the event CITY Indemnitees are made a party to any action, lawsuit, or other adversarial proceeding arising from VENDOR’s performance of this AGREEMENT, VENDOR shall provide a defense to CITY Indemnitees or at CITY’s option, reimburse CITY Indemnitees their costs of defense, including reasonable legal fees, incurred in defense of such claims.

C. Design Professional Services:

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employees, volunteers and agents (“City Indemnitees”), from and against all claims, damages, injuries, losses, and expenses including costs, attorney fees, expert consultant and expert witness fees arising out of, pertaining to or relating to, the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of VENDOR, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence, active negligence or willful misconduct of CITY. Negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of any subcontractor employed by VENDOR shall be conclusively deemed to be the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of VENDOR unless adequately corrected by VENDOR. In the event CITY Indemnitees are made a party to any action, lawsuit, or other adversarial proceeding arising from VENDOR’s performance of this AGREEMENT, VENDOR shall provide a defense to CITY Indemnitees or at CITY’s option, reimburse CITY Indemnitees their costs of defense, including reasonable legal fees, incurred in defense of such claims. In no event shall the cost to defend charged to VENDOR under this paragraph exceed VENDOR’s proportionate percentage of fault. However, notwithstanding the previous sentence, in the event one or more defendants is unable to pay its share of defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the business, VENDOR shall meet and confer with other parties regarding unpaid defense costs.

D. Payment by CITY is not a condition precedent to enforcement of the indemnities in paragraph A, B, or C. In the event of any dispute between VENDOR and CITY, as to whether liability arises from the active negligence, sole negligence or willful misconduct of CITY or its officers, employees, or agents, VENDOR will be obligated to pay for CITY’s defense until such time as a final judgment has been entered adjudicating CITY as having been actively negligent, solely negligent or as having engaged in willful misconduct. Except as otherwise required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, VENDOR 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. The provisions of this Section 13 shall survive completion of VENDOR’s services or the termination of this AGREEMENT.

XIV. NON-LIABILITY OF CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
No elected official, officer, employee, or agent of CITY will be personally liable to VENDOR, in the event of any default or breach by CITY or for any amount that may become due to VENDOR.

XV. INSURANCE
A. Without limiting VENDOR’s indemnification of CITY, and prior to commencement of the Scope of Services, VENDOR shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this AGREEMENT, policies of insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a form that is satisfactory to CITY.

1. General liability insurance. VENDOR shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office (ISO) 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.

2. Automobile liability insurance. If VENDOR owns vehicles used in performing the Scope of Services in any manner, VENDOR shall maintain automobile insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of VENDOR arising out of or in connection with any work to be performed under this AGREEMENT, including coverage for any owned, 6 of 12
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hired, non-owned or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each accident.

3. Workers’ compensation insurance. VENDOR shall maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance (with limits of at least $1,000,000), as required by law.

4. VENDOR shall submit to CITY, along with the certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers.

5. Errors and Omissions/Professional Liability. VENDOR shall maintain a policy of professional liability insurance written on a claims-made basis in an amount not less than $1,000,000. VENDOR shall also procure and pay for appropriate tail coverage for a minimum of three years following completion of the Scope of Services to cover any errors or omissions occurring during the Term. In the alternative, VENDOR may elect to obtain equivalent coverage on an occurrence basis. CITY’s Risk Manager or City Attorney may waive the requirement of professional liability insurance if he/she determines that such a policy is not commercially available to VENDOR. If such a policy is commercially available, additional cost to VENDOR in obtaining such a policy shall not be a basis upon which the insurance requirement will be waived.

B. Other provisions or requirements:

1. Proof of insurance. VENDOR 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 CITY’s Risk Manager 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, including endorsements to such policies, at any time.

2. Duration of coverage. VENDOR shall 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 work hereunder by VENDOR, its agents, representatives, employees, or subconsultants.

3. Primary/noncontributing. Coverage provided by VENDOR 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 CITY’s own insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured.

4. 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 VENDOR or CITY will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from VENDOR payments. In the alternative, CITY may terminate this AGREEMENT as provided in paragraph IV.

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assigned policyholders’ Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by CITY’s Risk Manager.

6. 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 officials, agents, officers, employees, and volunteers or shall specifically allow VENDOR or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. VENDOR hereby waives its own right of recovery against CITY, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.

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

8. 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 VENDOR maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, CITY requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by VENDOR. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to CITY.

9. Notice of cancellation. VENDOR 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. In the event VENDOR’s policy of insurance cannot be endorsed to provide this notice of cancellation, VENDOR shall provide CITY notice of such cancellation, in writing, not later than 24 hours following the effective time of such cancellation.

10. Additional insured status. General liability policies shall provide or be endorsed to provide that CITY and its officers, officials, employees, and agents shall be additional insureds under such policies. This provision shall also apply to any excess/umbrella liability policies. Each such insurance policy shall contain language substantially similar to the following clause:
"The City of Pismo Beach, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, and agents are named as additional insureds as respects operations of the named insured performed under contract with the City of Pismo Beach." CITY need not be named as an additional insured on professional liability insurance policies.

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

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

13. Pass-through clause. VENDOR agrees to ensure that its sub-consultants, sub- contractors, and any other party providing any work under the Scope of Services under the direction of VENDOR, provide the same minimum insurance coverage and endorsements required of VENDOR. VENDOR 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. VENDOR agrees that upon request, all AGREEMENTS with consultants, subcontractors, and others engaged in performing work under the Scope of Services will be submitted to CITY for review.

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

15. Self-insured retentions. Any self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by CITY. CITY reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance will not be considered to comply with these specifications unless approved by CITY.

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

17. Additional insurance. VENDOR 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 Scope of Services.

XVI. SUBCONTRACTORS

Before VENDOR retains or hires a subcontractor to provide any work, labor, or services relative to this AGREEMENT, VENDOR must:

A. Present the name and identifying information of the subcontractor that will provide any work, labor, or services to CITY;

B. Present to CITY the form of subcontract that will be used with the subcontractor for CITY’s approval, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld. Such subcontract agreement must include an indemnity agreement that is generally in accord with the indemnity obligations contained in paragraph XII of this AGREEMENT and must specifically name CITY as an indemnified party; and

C. Secure from the subcontractor evidence of insurance coverage that meets with this AGREEMENT including naming CITY as an additional insured as required by this AGREEMENT, unless such requirement is waived in writing by CITY's Risk Manager as provided in paragraph XXV below.

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XVII. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

No officer or employee of CITY may have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this AGREEMENT, nor may any officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the AGREEMENT that affects the officer or employee’s financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which the officer or employee is directly or indirectly interested, in violation of any law, rule or regulation.

No person may offer, give, or agree to give any officer or employee or former officer or employee, nor may any officer or employee solicit, demand, accept, or agree to accept from another person, a gratuity or an offer of employment in connection with any decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, preparation or any part of a program requirement or a purchase request, influencing the content of any specification or procurement standard, rendering of advice, investigation, auditing, or in any other advisory capacity in any way pertaining to any program requirement, contract or subcontract, or to any solicitation or proposal.

XVIII. NOTICE

All notices, requests, demands, or other communications under this AGREEMENT will be in writing.

Notice will be sufficiently given for all purposes as follows:

A. Personal delivery. When personally delivered to the recipient; notice is effective on delivery.

B. First Class mail. When mailed first class to the last address of the recipient known to the party giving notice; notice is effective three mail delivery days after deposit in a United States Postal Service office or mailbox.

C. Certified mail. When mailed certified mail, return receipt requested; notice is effective on receipt, if delivery is confirmed by a return receipt.

D. Overnight delivery. When delivered by an overnight delivery service, charges prepaid or charged to the sender’s account; notice is effective on delivery, if delivery is confirmed by the delivery service.

E. Facsimile transmission. When sent by fax to the last fax number of the recipient known to the party giving notice; notice is effective on receipt. Any notice given by fax will be deemed received on the next business day if it is received after 5:00 p.m. (recipient’s time) or on a non- business day.

Addresses for purpose of giving notice are as set forth immediately following the signatures of the parties executing this AGREEMENT.

G. Either party may change its address or fax number by giving the other party notice of the change in any manner permitted by this AGREEMENT. Any change in address or fax number that is not provided to the other party will not void delivery of any notice under this AGREEMENT, and delivery to the last known address or fax number shall be deemed sufficient for notice under this AGREEMENT.

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XIX. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING

This AGREEMENT and all exhibits are binding on the heirs, successors, and assigns of the parties.

The AGREEMENT may not be assigned or subcontracted by either CITY or VENDOR without the prior written consent of the other.

XX. INTERPRETATION

The terms of this AGREEMENT shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of this AGREEMENT or any other rule of construction that might otherwise apply.

XXI. SEVERABILITY

If any part of this AGREEMENT is found to be in conflict with applicable laws, that part will be inoperative, null and void insofar as it is in conflict with any applicable laws, but the remainder of the AGREEMENT will remain in full force and effect.

XXII. TIME OF ESSENCE

Time is of the essence in the performance of this AGREEMENT.

XXIII. GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION

This AGREEMENT will be administered and interpreted under the laws of the State of California.

Jurisdiction of and venue for any litigation arising from the AGREEMENT will be in the Superior Court of the San Luis Obispo County, or in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

XXIV. COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTES AND REGULATIONS

VENDOR will be knowledgeable of and will comply with all applicable federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and orders. VENDOR and its subcontractor(s) shall not discriminate against any person in the performance of this AGREEMENT on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, AIDS, HIV status, disability, or any other basis protected by state or federal law, and shall comply with applicable federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.

XXV. WAIVER OF BREACH

No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a nondefaulting party on any default will impair the right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. A party’s consent or approval of any act by the other party requiring the party’s consent or approval will not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary the other party’s consent to or approval of any subsequent act. Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and will not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this AGREEMENT.

XXVI. ATTORNEY’S FEES

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will be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees, together with any costs and expenses, to resolve the dispute and to enforce any judgment, including post judgment attorney’s fees costs and expenses and any attorneys’ fees or costs incurred on appeal of any judgment.

XXVII. EXHIBITS

All exhibits identified in this AGREEMENT are incorporated into the AGREEMENT by this reference.

In the event of any conflict between the terms of this AGREEMENT and the terms of an exhibit, the terms of this AGREEMENT shall control. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, the provisions of Section XIII of this AGREEMENT shall not be altered, amended, limited or otherwise affected in any manner by any language included in an exhibit to this AGREEMENT, even if such exhibit purports to affect the provisions of Section XIII.

XXVIII. VENDOR’S AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE

The persons executing this AGREEMENT on behalf of the VENDOR warrant that:

A. the VENDOR is duly organized and existing under the appropriate State laws; B. they are duly authorized to execute this AGREEMENT on behalf of the VENDOR; C. by so executing this AGREEMENT, the VENDOR is formally bound to the provisions of this AGREEMENT; and
D. entering into this AGREEMENT does not violate any provision of any other AGREEMENT to which the VENDOR is bound.

XXIX. INTEGRATION; AMENDMENT

This AGREEMENT represents the entire understanding of CITY and VENDOR as to those matters contained in it. No prior oral or written understanding will be of any force or effect with respect to the terms of this AGREEMENT. The AGREEMENT may not be modified or altered except in writing signed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this AGREEMENT to be executed the day and year last written below.

Signatures begin on next page.

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CITY:

City of Pismo Beach, a Municipal Corporation

Signed:

Name: Scot Graham
Title: Community Development Director
Dated: ________________________________

Signed:

Name: Jorge E. Garcia
Title: City Manager
Dated: ________________________________

Address for giving notice (See Section XVIII):
760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

ATTEST:

Signed:

Name: Erica Inderlied
Title: City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Signed:

Name: Dean J. Pucci
Title: City Attorney
VENDOR:

GHD, Inc.

Signed:

Name: ________________________________
Title: _________________________________
Dated: ________________________________

Address for giving notice (See Section XVIII):
______________________________________
______________________________________

Email address for official communications:
______________________________________

Vendor Representative (See Section VIII):

Name/Title: ____________________________

Attachment:

Exhibit A: Scope of Service and Compensation Schedule
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City of Pismo Beach
September 25, 2025
Proposal for Professional
Consultant Services
Preparation of Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment, and Adaptation Study, Economic Analysis, Local Coastal Plan Update, and Corresponding Update of the Zoning Code
Cover Letter iii

1. Firm Qualifications 1
a. About GHD .....................................................................................................................1 b. Project Experience ..................................................................................................... 3 c. Organization Chart ......................................................................................................7 d. Subconsultants ............................................................................................................ 8 e. Standard Hourly Billing Rates .................................................................................. 9

2.Work Program 10

3.Schedule 17

4.Proposed Fee 18

5.Required Forms 19
Appendix | Resumes 25
© GHD 2025: This document is and shall remain the property of GHD. The document may only be used for the purpose for which it was commissioned and in accordance with the Terms of Engagement for the commission. Unauthorized use of this document in any form whatsoever is prohibited.

Contents
GHD |Preparation of Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Study | City of Pismo Beach II Attachment 3
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September 25, 2025 GHD Ref. #12669430
City of Pismo Beach
760 Mattie Road
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
RE: Proposal for Professional Consultant Services for Preparation of Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Study to Support Neighborhood Based Planning Dear Members of the Selection Committee,
GHD is pleased to submit our proposal for the City of Pismo Beach (City) RFP for Professional Consultant Services.

Our multidisciplinary team is well-equipped to conduct a comprehensive update to the City’s Sea Level Rise (SLR) Vulnerability Assessment and design adaptation strategies that are actionable and address the challenges posed by rising sea levels at the neighborhood scale.

With a global presence and deep roots in California’s coastal resilience initiatives, GHD has played a pivotal role in advancing sea level rise adaptation throughout California. Our coastal scientists and engineers have successfully delivered projects from Southern to Northern California, implementing near-term adaptation strategies that transition planning efforts into tangible, community-benefiting solutions.

Delivering Adaptation through Implementation
Pismo Beach needs solutions that go beyond planning to achieve real, on-the-ground results. Our team specializes in developing feasible, economical adaptation strategies that align community needs with available grant funding opportunities. The Bayshore Bikeway project in Imperial Beach serves as a prime example of our ability to transform vulnerable coastal pathways into resilient infrastructure that enhances public access, ecosystem health, and long-term flood protection.

Local Knowledge, Lasting Solutions
Our team members bring local knowledge from project experience and living, working, and playing in Pismo Beach.

Project Director Aaron Holloway’s involvement in the 2019 Pismo Beach Sea Level Rise Assessment and the 2020 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan enables our team to maximize our familiarity with the region’s coastal dynamics, infrastructure vulnerabilities and community values. The team also includes civil engineers based out of our San Luis Obispo office who have familiarity with the local interests and priorities that will help shape community-driven adaptation concepts.

A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Adaptation
–We recognize that successful adaptation requires the integration of engineering, environmental science, economics, planning and community engagement. Our team offers proven expertise in evaluating sea level rise vulnerabilities and designing adaptation strategies. We propose to pair these strengths with consultants who specialize in community planning, economic analysis, and public engagement to deliver integrated, effective, and actionable adaptation solutions. Our team includes:
–Coastal engineers and scientists adept at analyzing Pismo Beach’s wave climates, littoral sediment transport, and flood risks.
–Scripps Institution of Oceanography researcher, Dr. Adam Young, with expertise in coastal bluff dynamics and vulnerabilities.
–Project Manager and coastal scientist Laura Engeman with experience co-authoring California’s 2024 Sea Level Rise Report and supporting local communities with hazard assessments. –Project engineers with experience working and living in Pismo Beach that can help to shape adaptation strategies. 320 Goddard Way, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92618
T: 949.648.5200
www.ghd.com
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GHD has successfully executed numerous contracts with the City over the years and is confident that, if selected, we will be able to reach mutually agreeable terms. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss a few of the clauses in the sample agreement related to Indemnity and Standard of Care to ensure we are in compliance with the requirements of the contract.

The approach and budget outlined in this proposal are based on our understanding of the RFP tasks and the City’s project objectives. We recognize that the project is being advanced with support from grant funding, and we are committed to working collaboratively with the City to refine the scope and associated budgets as needed to ensure alignment with available resources and funding requirements. Please feel free to contact us at your convenience to discuss our proposal further.

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Laura Engeman
Project Manager
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Aaron Holloway
Project Director
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Established in 1928, GHD is a globally recognized
engineering firm with a strong Maritime & Coastal
presence in California. Our firm is one of the world’s
leading professional services companies, specializing
in Transportation, Water, Energy and Resources,
Environment, and Property and Buildings. We bring
decades of experience in coastal resilience, leveraging our extensive knowledge, technical capabilities, and
innovative practices to deliver high-quality projects with lasting community benefits.

Our team of over 30 maritime and coastal engineers and
scientists has extensive expertise in coastal adaptation planning, vulnerability assessments, and engineering
design. Statewide, our scientists and engineers have
played a key role in advancing coastal resilience
through the implementation of near-term adaptation
projects in Southern, Central, and Northern California.

These projects have provided valuable insights into the development of adaptation pathways, infrastructure
protection strategies, and long-term planning for sea level rise impacts.

We also bring familiarity with Pismo Beach’s coastal
conditions, regulatory framework, and infrastructure
vulnerabilities, gained through our team member’s
involvement in the 2019 Pismo Beach Sea Level Rise
Vulnerability Assessment and the 2020 Sea Level Rise
Adaptation Plan which informed the preparation of a Draft Safety Element (2023) and Draft Zoning Code/Coastal
Implementation Plan (2022).

By integrating new SLR guidance with our localized
expertise, we ensure the development of pragmatic,
actionable, and scientifically grounded adaptation
strategies that address the City’s long-term resilience needs. Our collaborative approach—engaging
environmental specialists, engineers, architects, and
economists—ensures that design criteria and project
goals align from inception to implementation. Through
this expertise, we will provide the City of Pismo Beach with robust, forward-looking solutions to prepare for the challenges of rising sea levels.
01 Firm Qualifications
a. About GHD
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Los Angeles
OaklandSan Francisco
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Irvine
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Relevant GHD
Projects
In the past five years, GHD has successfully provided
similar services, including climate adaptation
planning and policy development for 36+ clients in
California
|1GHD|Preparation of Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Study | City of Pismo Beach GHD Differentiators
Delivering Adaptation through
Implementation.

Our team specializes in developing near-term adaptation strategies that will advance coastal resilience from
planning to implementation. Our example projects
demonstrate our ability to develop projects that are
feasible, economical, and tailored to grant funding
opportunities.
–Project Highlight: The Bayshore Bikeway Project
(City of Imperial Beach) is an excellent example of an
adaptation strategy that will convert a low-lying bike
path into a vibrant coastal resilience corridor with
improved access, long-term flood protection and an
enhanced ecosystem benefiting the community. Similar
opportunities exist along lower Pismo Creek to improve
coastal and ecosystem resilience while enhancing
recreational experience.

Experienced Multi-discipline Team.

Experienced coastal scientists, engineers, planners, and landscape architects offer diverse expertise to provide comprehensive adaptation solutions suited to each
unique segment of Pismo Beach.
–Project Manager, Laura Engeman, brings a unique
blend of expertise and leadership to our team, drawing
on her experience as co-chair of the State’s Sea
Level Rise Science Task Force where she co-authored
several chapters of the updated State of California Sea Level Rise Technical Report (2024). She has played
a pivotal role in advancing statewide approaches
to coastal resilience while also bringing extensive
experience in translating cutting-edge science into
actionable projects and policies at the local level.
–Partnership with UCSD Scripps Institute of
Oceanography and lead researcher Dr. Adam Young
to incorporate advanced data collection and analyses
to better understand bluff erosion hazards and the
influence of sea level rise.
–Coastal engineers and scientists familiar with the
different coastal dynamics along Pismo Beach’s unique
coastline and how SLR poses different issues for bluffs, sandy beaches, coastal structures and dunes.
–Fluvial modeling experts who can evaluate the
combination of current and future flood hazards at the
confluence of Pismo Creek, Meadow Creek and the
Pacific Ocean.

Local knowledge.

Our local knowledge comes from project experience,
familiarity with local and regional coastal dynamics, and team members who live, work and play in Pismo Beach.
–Project Director, Aaron Holloway, led the 2019 Pismo
Beach Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and
2020 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan which evaluated
SLR vulnerabilities and potential adaptation strategies for coastal resources, assets, and infrastructure within three study areas which included the Bluffs, Downtown
Area and Low-lying Area (Pismo Creek).
–Our civil design team based out of our San Luis
Obispo office will support the team in developing
coastal resilience design concepts leveraging their
familiarity with the community and region to balance
the diverse interests of stakeholder groups whose
priorities for coastal adaptation will vary.
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Similar Local and Regional
Experience
Drawing from our successful work in other coastal
communities and direct experience in the region, GHD’s
Team will deliver actionable adaptation projects to preserve and enhance the valuable coastal resources of Pismo
Beach. The projects on the following pages highlight a few examples where GHD has advanced projects from the
planning stage into implementation.

Leverage Grant Funding
Opportunities
Our team has a strong track record of working closely with vulnerable communities to secure competitive grants and ensure seamless project implementation under funding
guidelines. State and federal grant programs funded each of the projects highlighted on the following pages. We’re prepared to support the City with adhering to guidelines of existing grants and in seeking additional funding
opportunities for proposed Adaptation projects.
→The following select project
case studies illustrate
the depth and breadth of
experience that the GHD
Team brings to the City.

Pismo Beach Memory Park
b.Project Experience
| 3GHD | Preparation of Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Study | City of Pismo Beach Project Description
As a low-lying coastal community that is bounded
by water on three sides, the City of Imperial Beach is
vulnerable to natural hazards such as coastal flooding that can disrupt the resident’s daily lives and local business operations. Flooding may also reduce City services and
impact critical infrastructure. GHD partnered with the City to help develop a Community Resiliency Plan—a holistic
framework of strategies to address flooding impacts,
encourage nature-based solutions, and adequately
address the needs of residents who currently experience flooding or are projected to be substantially impacted by future coastal flooding.

GHD built upon past vulnerability assessment work to
develop specific projects and management activities to
enhance the City’s ability to withstand and recover from coastal flooding and erosion.

The goal of the Community Resilience Plan (CRP)
was to identify, through community engagement and
technical analyses, sea level rise adaptation solutions that provide multiple benefits, including environment
conservation, preservation of public access, economic
sustainability, and the protection of the City’s vulnerable disadvantaged communities. This plan ( https://www .
ibcommunityresilience.com) presents the results of
a year-long process to explore the opportunities
and constraints to planning and development of
coastal flooding adaptation strategies. This document
summarizes community engagement and the sea level
rise science that informed the development of specific
coastal flooding adaptation strategies. A monitoring and implementation plan was also developed that provides
a blueprint for the appropriate manner to measure and
respond to projected sea level rise. Combined, these
documents empower the City to prioritize actions and
build resilience in their community thoughtfully and
responsibly.

Project funding:

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
California Ocean Protection Council
Imperial Beach Community Resiliency Plan
Imperial Beach, CA
Client
City of Imperial Beach
825 Imperial Beach Blvd.

Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Completion Date
08/2024
Contract Value
$300,000
Relevant Team Members
Aaron Holloway
Nick Sadrpour
Zach Urabe
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Project Description
The 2,600-foot-long Beach Boulevard seawall is located
on the rugged Pacific Coast, approximately 10 miles south of San Francisco, in an area renowned for coastal erosion.

Beach Boulevard is a key transportation and utility
corridor providing water, wastewater, gas, and electrical service to the Sharp Park community.

Existing seawalls were constructed in 1984, but multiple failures demonstrate the shallow foundation structures are inadequate for the dynamic wave environment and prone
to failure from scour, undermining an excessive wave
overtopping within the next 10 years.

This project aims to create a multi-benefit solution to protect public infrastructure, recreational activities, and the community at large, from further coastal hazard
impacts along Beach Boulevard, including risks associated with future sea level rise.

Phase 1 of the project involved a detailed feasibility
study which consisted of an existing conditions report, multi-hazard risk assessment, alternative development
and analysis, economic assessment, and a robust public
outreach program.

Potential project alternatives were evaluated in the
feasibility study including beach nourishment, sand
retention structures (e.g., groins, reefs, and breakwaters), rock revetment, and seawall. Each alternative was scored in a multi-criteria analysis which considered technical performance, economics, and environmental resources.

Phase 1 culminated in 2021 with the selection of the
preferred alternative consisting of a seawall, rock scour protection, and beach nourishment (hybrid coastal
protection system).

GHD’s team continues to support the City on Phase 2 of
the project which involves preliminary engineering design, CEQA/environmental document, permitting and final
design. The preliminary design phase is expected to wrap up in 2025 with preparation of 35% drawings, updated
cost estimate, basis of design report, and detailed project description for use in the CEQA process.

Project funding:

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Ocean Protection Council’s Proposition 68
FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities
Program
Beach Boulevard Infrastructure Resiliency Project
Pacifica, CA
Client
City of Pacifica
170 Santa Maria Avenue
Pacifica, CA 94044
Completion Date
Phase 1: 12/2023
Phase 2: Ongoing
Contract Value
$2M
Overall Value
$80M
Relevant Team Members
Aaron Holloway
Nick Sadrpour
| 5GHD | Preparation of Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Study | City of Pismo Beach Project Description
The City of Monterey is highly vulnerable to sea level
rise (SLR) impacts, including coastal flooding, shoreline erosion, and risks to critical public infrastructure,
recreational areas, and historic coastal resources. GHD is partnering with the City to deliver a comprehensive
Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment, Adaptation Plan, and Economic Analysis. Through this project, the City
of Monterey will gain a science-based, economically
grounded, and community-driven roadmap for addressing
sea level rise. The plan will prioritize resilience, preserve coastal access and natural resources, and support
the long-term economic and social well-being of the
community.

This project builds on the City’s prior AB-691 SLR
Assessment and Integrated Climate Science-Economic
Model, expanding upon existing knowledge to provide
actionable strategies that address both near-term
vulnerabilities and long-term climate resilience goals. The Vulnerability Assessment will employ a transect-based
approach to evaluate site-specific coastal hazards,
while the Economic Analysis—led by the Center for the
Blue Economy (CBE) and Ceto—will quantify the costs
of inaction against the benefits of proactive adaptation strategies. Potential responses include nature-based
solutions such as dune restoration and hybrid structural/ non-structural strategies tailored to Monterey’s unique coastline. The project will incorporate the latest State of California SLR Guidance and apply a robust cost-benefit and uncertainty analysis to inform decision-making.

Community engagement, led by Winter Consulting, will
ensure that local residents, businesses, environmental
justice groups, and other stakeholders play a central role in shaping adaptation strategies. The final Adaptation
Plan will establish phased, flexible adaptation pathways with clear near-, mid-, and long-term implementation
actions. A Local Coastal Program amendment will also be prepared to align City policies with state guidance and ensure consistency with the California Coastal Act.

Project funding:

California Coastal Commission
Client
City of Monterey
Community Development Department
1441 Schilling Pl.

Salinas, CA 93901-4543
Completion Date
12/2027 (est.)
Cost
$800,000
Relevant Team Members
Laura Engeman
Aaron Holloway
Nick Sadrpour
Braden Froble
Zach Urabe
Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment, Adaptation
Plan, and Economic Analysis | Monterey, CA
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To complement the GHD Team, we have selected the following subconsultant for their unique expertise in evaluating bluff erosion hazards along the California coast and the opportunity to build on their previous work to better understand bluff vulnerabilities in specific neighborhoods of Pismo Beach.

University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is one of the most important centers for global earth science research and education in the world. Scripps scientists work to understand and protect the planet by investigating our oceans, Earth, and atmosphere to find solutions to our greatest environmental challenges.

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Contact: Adam Young
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e. Standard Hourly Billing Rates
GHD Role FY 2025 Std Rate
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Senior Technical Director 1 $301 $310
Senior Technical Director 2 $280 $288
Senior Technical Director 3 $259 $267
Technical Director 1 $245 $252
Technical Director 2 $228 $234
Senior Professional 1 $207 $213
Senior Professional 2 $193 $198
Professional 1 $186 $191
Professional 2 $158 $162
Professional 3 $140 $144
Lead Design Technician 1 $277 $285
Lead Design Technician 2 $256 $263
Lead Design Technician 3 $231 $238
Senior Design Technician 1 $221 $227
Senior Design Technician 2 $207 $213
Design Technician 1 $189 $195
Design Technician 2 $175 $180
Drafting/Design 1 $168 $173
Drafting/Design 2 $144 $148
Drafting/Design 3 $133 $137
Drafting/Design 4 $126 $130
Intern Drafting/Design $112 $115
Project Support Manager 1 $294 $303
Project Support Manager 2 $277 $285
Senior Project Support 1 $245 $252
Senior Project Support 2 $210 $216
Project Support 1 $193 $198
Project Support 2 $179 $184
Project Support 3 $165 $169
Project Support 4 $147 $151
Project Support 5 $126 $130
Project Support 6 $88 $90
GHD's Personnel Standard Billing Rates
| 9GHD | Preparation of Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Study | City of Pismo Beach Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Study GHD intends to focus its efforts on specific tasks of the RFP that best align with our experience and expertise. Our approach builds on the City’s prior work, while providing the technical depth and practical planning support needed to advance adaptation planning at the neighborhood scale. The updated Vulnerability Assessment (Task 2) and Adaptation Plan (Task 3) will be developed with specific chapters focused on the seven neighborhood planning areas along the coast, as specified in the City’s Land Use Element (Figure 1).

In close collaboration with the City, we will take a lead role in developing the technical foundation for this study through updates to the City’s sea level rise data, vulnerability assessment, and adaptation planning. For other tasks, such as the economic analysis, visioning, and outreach, GHD will provide a supporting role to ensure consistency and integration across the study. Tasks outside our core expertise have not been included in our proposal but can be supported if requested by the City.

GHD's Approach
02 Work Program
Figure 1. City of Pismo Beach Neighborhood Planning Areas (City of Pismo Beach 2020) | 10GHD | Preparation of Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Study | City of Pismo Beach Attachment 3
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Our role on each task is summarized in the table below and described in more detail in the following sections. The approach and budget outlined in this proposal are based on our current understanding of the RFP tasks and the City’s project objectives. We recognize that the project is being advanced with support from grant funding, and we are committed to working collaboratively with the City to refine the scope and associated budgets as needed to ensure alignment with available resources and funding requirements.

Table 1. Summary of GHD involvement by Task
Task Description GHD Role
Task 1 Data Needs Assessment and Collection Lead
Task 2 Update to 2019 Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment Lead Task 3 Update to 2020 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan Lead Task 4 Economic Analysis No Involvement*
Task 5 Visioning and Public Outreach Support
Tasks 6–9 Planning Tasks (Policy, Zoning, etc.)No Involvement* Task 10 Team Meetings / Local Public Meetings / Public Hearings Support * We can support these tasks if requested but have not included any scope or budget in this proposal. |11GHD|Preparation of Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Study | City of Pismo Beach Task 1 - Data Needs Assessment and Collection
GHD will identify and inventory data needed to update the City’s 2019 Vulnerability Assessment and to develop adaptation plans.

This will include collecting and reviewing technical reports and literature (geotechnical, hydrology, littoral processes, previous SLR reports) and geospatial data (coastal access, coastal armoring, cultural and biological resources, utility infrastructure).

As part of this task, GHD will also compile the best available data related to Pismo Beach’s coastal hazards (USGS modeling of potential coastal flooding and groundwater emergence, FEMA 100-year floodplain maps, Scripps Oceanography data on cliff erosion trends, and CoastSat data on recent shoreline change).

Assumptions
–GHD will participate in up to two (2) meetings with City staff to coordinate the collection of relevant City and County data (zoning, existing structures, infrastructure, land use). –City will provide relevant prior studies/investigations related to coastal and SLR hazards, cultural/biological resources, geotechnical studies, hydro-geological reports.
–GHD will coordinate with the consultant leading the economic analysis and land use policy/zoning updates, to identify and inventory data relevant to the SLR Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan.

Deliverables
–An inventory list of the literature and data collected Task 2 - Update to 2019 Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment GHD will develop an updated SLR Vulnerability Assessment (Assessment) for the City that includes a characterization of risks for each of the neighborhood planning areas. The new Assessment will be based on the Port San Luis tide gauge SLR scenarios and anticipated time horizons provided in the recent Ocean Protection Council (OPC) SLR guidance released in 2024. New data will be leveraged to update the City’s existing and future vulnerabilities with regards to bluff erosion, beach loss, and coastal flooding. This will include a description of shoreline impacts and/or damages that have occurred since 2019 and any recent coastal armoring. Evaluated hazards in the Assessment will also be expanded to include potential coastal groundwater flooding risks using a model released by USGS in 2020.

Tasks 1, 2, and 3
Figure 2. Groundwater tables with projected sea level
rise for Pismo Beach (USGS)
Figure 3. Example graphic of coastal flooding scenarios and vulnerable city parcels |12GHD|Preparation of Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Study | City of Pismo Beach Attachment 3
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Assumptions
–The Assessment will include relevant GIS maps and descriptions of hazards at the neighborhood scale. –GHD will evaluate hazard projections for up to three SLR scenarios and these will include an evaluation of hazards with coastal storm events. The scenarios will be selected through discussion with the City. –If Optional Tasks 1 or 2 are funded, additional information on coastal bluff and fluvial flooding vulnerabilities will be incorporated in the updated Assessment or summarized in an Assessment Addendum.

Deliverables
–Administrative Draft Vulnerability Assessment
–Draft SLR Vulnerability Assessment
–Final SLR Vulnerability Assessment
Task 3 - Update 2020 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan
GHD will utilize the updated Vulnerability Assessment to prepare an SLR Adaptation Plan with conceptual adaptation strategies described for each of the neighborhood planning areas.

Task 3.1 - Strategies from the City’s 2020 Adaptation Plan Strategies will be reviewed and incorporated based on our assessment of their feasibility and efficacy. Additional adaptation strategies will then be developed for each neighborhood area including actions intended on preserving public access. Strategies will be aligned with anticipated risks for the near- and mid-term SLR scenarios (2050-2070).

High level concepts will also be developed for the long-term planning horizon (2100). Each neighborhood and its associated adaptation actions will be mapped over time based on observed environmental triggers and thresholds. The seven neighborhood strategies will be compiled into a comprehensive adaptation plan that highlights where strategies should be integrated across neighborhoods.

Task 3.2 - Adaptation Concept Cost Estimates
GHD will provide technical support to help develop preliminary cost estimates for adaptation strategies identified in Task 3 for use in the cost-benefit analyses performed by the Economic Analysis consultant as part of Task 4.

Adaptation Pathway Example
| 13GHD | Preparation of Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Study | City of Pismo Beach Assumptions
–GHD will develop a set of conceptual adaptation strategies for each of the neighborhood planning areas. –Draft adaptation strategies and preliminary cost estimates will be provided to the Economic Analysis Consultant to perform cost-benefit analyses of various strategy options. –The draft neighborhood-scale adaptation pathways will be shared with the City, community residents, and stakeholders through a series of outreach efforts. Community input will be integrated into the Final Adaptation Plan based on guidance from the City.

Deliverables
–Administrative Draft SLR Adaptation Plan
–Draft SLR Adaptation Plan
–Final SLR Adaptation Plan
Tasks 4 through 10
Task 4 - Economic Analysis
We are available to support this task if needed but haven’t included any budget in our proposal under the assumption this analysis will be performed by another consultant.

Task 5 - Visioning and Public Outreach
To support public outreach and visioning, GHD will prepare materials summarizing key information from Tasks 1-3 such as PowerPoint slides, maps depicting vulnerabilities, and adaptation concept visualizations. GHD will coordinate the design and content of these materials with the City and Outreach consultant and participate in up to 2 workshops to share the results.

Assumptions
–GHD will attend and participate in up to 2 workshops.
–The City and Outreach consultant will organize the workshops and provide direction on content needed for engagement.

Deliverables
–Outreach materials summarizing results from Tasks 1-3 to support public engagement.

Tasks 6 through 9
No GHD involvement.

We are available to support these planning tasks if needed but haven’t included any budget in our proposal under the assumption these tasks will be performed by another consultant.

Task 10 – Team Meetings/Local Public Meetings/Public Hearings GHD will participate in regular coordination meetings to support the City and project team throughout the study. We have assumed participation in bi-monthly team meetings, anticipated to be held virtually, to review progress, coordinate on task deliverables, and address technical or scheduling needs. In addition, GHD will attend up to two in-person meetings (either City study sessions or public hearings) to present findings and provide technical support. This level of engagement will ensure consistent communication, alignment across tasks, and responsiveness to the City’s priorities. | 14GHD | Preparation of Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Study | City of Pismo Beach Attachment 3
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Optional Task 1 - Bluff Condition Evaluation/LIDAR Scans A more detailed analysis of coastal bluff conditions would be carried out through a subcontract with Dr. Adam Young at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Using LIDAR, Dr. Young will conduct a high- resolution 3D survey of the City’s bluff top, face, and toe. Results from this survey will provide insight into the condition of specific areas of the bluffs and identify areas that are at higher risk for large scale failure versus gradual erosion. The results will be used to inform the feasibility of bluff top adaptation options.

Deliverables
–3D imagery of the coastal bluffs in the City
–Narrative description of bluff characteristics with identification of more hazardous areas
Optional Task 2 – Fluvial Flooding Analysis
To better understand the potential for compound fluvial-coastal flooding in the low-lying areas surrounding Pismo Creek, GHD will develop a 2D HEC-RAS hydraulic model to evaluate a range of storm combinations. The model will include both tidal and fluvial boundary conditions to create a series of compound tidal-fluvial scenarios possible with SLR. The preliminary list of model runs provided in the table below was the basis for this proposal but can be refined based on discussions with the City and project team.

These scenarios will include possible flood extent and event probabilities (e.g., 10-year or 100-year events). Using these scenarios, we will also map anticipated beach profiles and summarize how these may influence flooding risks.

Optional Tasks 1, 2, and 4
|15GHD|Preparation of Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Study | City of Pismo Beach Assumptions
–GHD will develop a HEC-RAS 2-D model which includes the Pismo Creek floodplain extending 500 ft. upstream of Highway 101 Bridge.
–The 2-D model will include Meadow Creek and the adjacent floodplain as it is anticipated that flows from Pismo Creek and Meadow Creek mix.
–The HEC-RAS model will use publicly available bathymetry for terrain with modifications made to reflect building footprints.
–GHD will evaluate up to three (3) SLR scenarios, to be selected through discussion with the City. –No survey or geotechnical work will be conducted.

Deliverables
–Administrative Draft Hydrologic, Hydraulics, and Sea Level Rise Technical Memo –Draft Hydrologic, Hydraulics, and Sea Level Rise Technical Memo –Final Hydrologic, Hydraulics, and Sea Level Rise Technical Memo Optional Task 4 – Concept Drawings
GHD will prepare conceptual design plans for up to three (3), near-term adaptation actions. These will define major project features in plan and section views and illustrate the vertical and horizontal extent of each project. To facilitate community engagement and feedback on these designs, we will also create 3D visualizations and renderings of these concept drawings. In addition to the three conceptual design plans, GHD will develop up to three (3) high-level concepts for mid-term and long-term adaptation strategies to support further planning and feasibility analysis.

Assumptions
–Up to three (3) project-level adaptation strategies will be selected by the City for progression to 15% design level (from Task 2.4)
–One (1) compiled set of comments from the City will be received after the 15% design submittal –Plans will be provided in electronic format (.pdf) with page size 22”x34” –GHD will prepare materials and participate in up to two (2) community outreach meetings to share information on these designs with stakeholders.
–GHD will participate in up to four (4) design team meetings with the City during this task. –High level concepts for mid-term and long-term adaptation strategies not advanced to 15% design will be prepared at PowerPoint level, as-needed
Deliverables
–15% drawing set (Cover Sheet; Key Map; Plan View; Typical Sections) –3D visualizations and renderings for each project-level adaptation strategy –High level concepts for mid-term and long-term adaptation strategies Imperial Beach Bayshore Bikeway Adaptation Concepts
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03 Schedule
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec TASK Description START END #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF!#REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! #REF! Phase 1 (CCC Funds)
Task 1: Data Needs Assessment
Data Needs Assessment and Collection 1/1/26 12/31/27
Task 2: Update to 2019 SLR Vulnerability Assessment
Administrative Draft, SLR Vulnerability Assessment 1/1/26 4/30/26 City Review of Administrative Draft 5/1/26 5/15/26
Draft SLR Vulnerability Assessment 5/16/26 6/15/26
City Review of Draft SLR Vulnerability Assessment 6/15/26 6/25/26 Coastal Commission Review of Draft SLR Vulnerability Assessment 7/2/26 8/16/26 Final SLR Vulnerability Assessment 8/16/26 8/30/26
Task 3: Update 2020 SLR Adaptation Plan
Task 3.1 Administrative Draft, SLR Adaptation Plan 9/1/26 2/28/27 City Review of Administrative Draft 2/28/27 3/21/27
Draft SLR Adaptation Plan 3/21/27 4/20/27
City Review of Draft SLR Adaptation Plan 4/20/27 4/30/27 Coastal Commission Review of Draft SLR Adaptation Plan 4/30/27 6/14/27 Task 3.2 Adaptation Concept Cost Estimates 4/30/27 6/14/27 Final SLR Adaptation Plan 6/14/27 7/14/27
Optional Tasks (Assumes OPC funds awarded by Dec 2025)
Task 1 Bluff Condition Evaluation 6/1/26 9/29/26
Task 2 Fluvial Flooding Analysis 3/1/26 4/30/26
Task 4 Concept Drawings 3/1/27 11/28/27
Thu, 1/1/2026 20272026
City of Pismo Beach | SLR Vulnerability Assessment & Adaptation Study Schedule | 17GHD | Preparation of Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Study | City of Pismo Beach Description
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Laura
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Task 1 0 20 0 54 0 0 0 0 0 74 $13,092 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $13,092 Subtask 1.1 Data Needs Assessments 0 20 0 54 0 0 0 0 0 74 $13,092 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $13,092 Task 2 60 95 40 150 180 0 0 10 0 535 $105,390 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $105,390 Subtask 2.1 SLR Vulnerability Assessment 60 95 40 150 180 0 0 10 0 535 $105,390 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $105,390 Task 3 180 130 130 210 155 0 60 0 15 880 $184,640 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $184,640 Subtask 3.1 SLR Adaptation Plan Update 165 120 130 210 155 0 60 0 0 840 $174,800 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $174,800 Subtask 3.2 Adaptation Concept Cost Estimates 15 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 40 $9,840 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $9,840 Task 5 25 30 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 65 $14,895 $0 $0 $0 $3,000 $450 $3,450 $18,345 Subtask 5.1 Visioning and Public Outreach 25 30 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 65 $14,895 $0 $0 $0 $3,000 $450 $3,450 $18,345 Task 10 60 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 120 $29,220 $0 $0 $0 $3,000 $450 $3,450 $32,670 Subtask 10.1 Team Meetings/ Local Meetings/ Public Hearings 60 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 120 $29,220 $0 $0 $0 $3,000 $450 $3,450 $32,670 Task 11 10 10 10 20 0 0 0 2 0 52 $10,394 $75,000 $11,250 $86,250 $0 $0 $0 $96,644 Subtask 11.1 Bluff Condition Evaluation 10 10 10 20 0 0 0 2 0 52 $10,394 $75,000 $11,250 $86,250 $0 $0 $0 $96,644 Task 12 816 0 52 0 166 24 2 0 268 $54,472 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $54,472 Subtask 12.1 Fluvial Flooding Analysis 8 16 0 52 0 166 24 2 0 268 $54,472 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $54,472 Task 24 150 90 50 20 50 50 400 6 20 836 $196,662 $0 $0 $0 $3,000 $450 $3,450 $200,112 Subtask 14.1 Concept Drawings 150 90 50 20 50 50 400 6 20 836 $196,662 $0 $0 $0 $3,000 $450 $3,450 $200,112 Total Labor Hours 493 451 230 516 385 216 484 20 35 2830 $608,765 $75,000 $11,250 $86,250 $9,000 $1,350 $10,350 $705,365 x Estimated Project Total $127,687 $102,828 $47,610 $81,528 $74,305 $44,712 $118,580 $2,940 $8,575 2830 $608,765 $75,000 $11,250 $86,250 $9,000 $1,350 $10,350 $705,365 04 Proposed Fee
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Contact Individual
Telephone & Email
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Code
Date of Services
Contract Amount
Description of Services
Project Outcome
- 08/2024
GHD partnered with the City to help develop a Community Resiliency Plan - a holistic framework of strategies to address flooding impacts, encourage nature-based solutions, and adequately address the needs of residents who currently experience flooding or are projected to be substantially impacted by future coastal flooding.

City of Imperial Beach
Chris Helmer, Director of Environmental & Natural Resources 619.628.1370 E: [email protected]
GHD Inc.
825 Imperial Beach Blvd
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
$300,000
The Community Resilience Plan was completed in August 2024. The Plan included adaptation strategies focused on nature-based solutions for four coastal segments of the City. GHD is now partnering with the City on Phase 2 which involves land surveys of coastal areas, a constraints and opportunities analysis, an implementation plan, monitoring plan, and a policy framework to guide implementation.
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Description of Services
Project Outcome
City of Monterey
Christy Sabdo, AICP, Principal Planner
931.646.3885 E: [email protected]
570 Pacific Street
Monterey, CA 93940
$800,000
06/2025 - 12/2027 (est.)
GHD is partnering with the City to deliver a comprehensive Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment, Adaptation Plan, and Economic Analysis. Through this project, the City of Monterey will gain a science-based, economically grounded, and community-driven roadmap for addressing sea level rise. The plan will prioritize resilience, preserve coastal access and natural resources, and support the long-term economic and social well-being of the community.

The project is in progress.
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City of Pacifica
Roland Yip, Deputy Director Public Works
$2M
Phase 1 culminated in 2021 with the selection of the preferred alternative consisting of a seawall, rock scour protection, and beach nourishment (hybrid coastal protection system).

Phase 1 of the project involved a detailed feasibility study which consisted of an existing conditions report, multi-hazard risk assessment, alternative development and analysis, economic assessment, and a robust public outreach program.

GHD’s team continues to support the City on Phase 2 of the project which involves preliminary engineering design, CEQA/environmental document, permitting and final design.

Phase 2 of the preliminary design phase is expected to wrap up in 2025 with preparation of 35% drawings, updated cost estimate, basis of design report, and detailed project description for use in the CEQA process.
05/2020 - Ongoing
650.636.6144 E: [email protected]
Pacifica, CA 94044
170 Santa Maria Ave.
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Appendix | Resumes
Aaron Holloway | Project Director
T 562.206.7995 |E [email protected] www.ghd.com
Aaron Holloway PE
Project Director
Location
Long Beach, CA
Experience
20 years
Qualifications/Accreditations
– MS, Civil Engineering, California State University, Long Beach, CA, 2008 – BS, Civil Engineering, California State University, Long Beach, CA, 2004 – Civil Engineer, CA #71640
Key technical skills
–Coastal Science & Engineering
–Nature-Based Solutions to Coastal Hazards
–Vulnerability Assessments & Adaptation Planning
Memberships
– American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Sea
Level Change Subcommittee
– American Shore & Beach Preservation Association
Relevant experience summary
With over 20 years of experience in coastal and water resources engineering, Aaron Holloway provides clients with innovative solutions to existing and future flood hazards. His recent focus on coastal vulnerability assessments and adaptation planning has helped clients understand and develop long-term strategies to mitigate impacts from rising sea levels. Aaron’s engineering experience includes a wide range of coastal, riverine, and civil infrastructure projects, many of which incorporate nature-based strategies like living shorelines, habitat restoration and beach nourishment.

City of Pismo Beach Sea Level Rise
Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan
Project Manager & Coastal Engineer
City of Pismo Beach | Pismo Beach, CA
Served as Project Manager and Coastal Engineering
Lead for the City of Pismo Beach Sea Level Rise
Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan,
foundational studies supporting the City’s General Plan and Local Coastal Program Update. He directed
technical analyses of erosion, flooding, and shoreline
change under multiple sea level rise scenarios and led
the development of phased adaptation strategies
ranging from protection and accommodation to retreat.

In this role, he coordinated closely with City staff,
stakeholders, and the public to translate complex
science into actionable policies and planning
frameworks, providing the City with a clear roadmap for resilient coastal management and future capital
investments.

Sea Level Rise (SLR) Vulnerability
Assessments and Adaptation Planning
As an industry leader in climate change and SLR
adaptation planning, has served as the technical lead
and/or project manager on 30+ public and private sector studies that address the challenges and uncertainties
associated with the changing climate. Notable studies
include:
– City of Monterey AB-691 SLR Assessment
– City of Morro Bay SLR Vulnerability Assessment and
Adaptation Report
– City of Avalon SLR Vulnerability Assessment
– City of Seal Beach SLR Vulnerability Assessment
– City of Dana Point SLR Vulnerability Assessment
– City of San Clemente SLR Vulnerability Assessment
SLR guidance continues to evolve requiring SLR
impacts, and uncertainty be incorporated into local,
regional, and site-specific planning efforts. Specializes in helping clients navigate these guidelines to satisfy their risk tolerance and regulatory agency requirements (e.g., California Coastal Commission (CCC), State Lands
Commission, Regional Water Quality Control Board
(RWQCB)).

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Aaron Holloway | Project Director
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Bayshore Bikeway Resiliency Project
Senior Coastal Engineer
City of Imperial Beach | San Diego Bay, CA
Served as Senior Coastal Engineer responsible for
development of nature-based adaptation strategies for a vulnerable low-lying stretch of Bayshore adjacent to the community of Imperial Beach. Project elements include
a living levee along the bikeway, habitat restoration,
enhanced stormwater treatment capacity and flood
control improvements. The project seeks to build in
ecosystem resilience and flood protection for 3.5 feet of SLR consistent with the OPC Climate Action Plan.

Beach Boulevard Infrastructure Resiliency
Project
Senior Coastal Engineer
City of Pacifica | Pacifica, CA
Served as Senior Coastal Engineer responsible for
evaluating existing and future coastal hazards and
developing alternatives to mitigate coastal hazard
impacts and improve the resilience of Beach Boulevard
infrastructure while also enhancing public access and
other coastal resources. The project will involve
community engagement, alternatives development and
feasibility analysis to identify a preferred alternative to carry forward through permitting and detailed design.

Coastal Resilience Master Plan
Senior Coastal Engineer
City of San Diego | San Diego, CA
Developed multiple nature-based solution concepts for
six sites across the City’s shoreline. Provided design
input and technical review for conceptual design.

Support the Climate Resiliency Master Plan team to
identify beaches in the City where multi-benefit, nature- based design solutions were most viable and integrate
the developed concepts into a comprehensive resilience
program.

West Trail Living Shoreline
Senior Coastal Engineer
San Mateo County Harbor District | Pillar Point
Harbor CA
Served as Senior Coastal Engineer responsible for
technical review of final design plans, specifications and cost estimate for compliance with GHD’s quality
management system. The review focused on the coastal
and civil engineering components of the design package
to improve clarity, completeness and consistency
between plans and specifications in preparation for the bid phase of the project.

Oceanside Sand Retention Feasibility Study
Senior Coastal Engineer
City of Oceanside | Oceanside, CA
Served as Senior Coastal Engineer responsible for
evaluating feasibility of sand retention structures such as groins and multi-purpose “artificial” reefs to provide a long-term and sustainable strategy in response to
chronic erosion south of Oceanside Harbor. Led the
numerical modeling effort to simulate shoreline change
for a range of sediment retention and beach
nourishment strategies which informed a multi-criteria
analysis of technical, financial, and environmental
aspects of each strategy.

Carlsbad Boulevard Climate Adaptation Project
Senior Coastal Engineer
City of Carlsbad | Carlsbad, CA
Served as Senior Coastal Engineer responsible for
evaluating coastal hazards and adaptation strategies
associated with the realignment of Pacific Coast
Highway and revisioning these coastal lands to enhance
public access, restore habitat and other coastal
resources. The project will involve community
engagement, alternatives development and feasibility
analysis to identify a preferred Climate Adaptation Plan for the relocated segment of highway.

North Torrey Pines State Beach – Parking Lot
Relocation
Senior Coastal Engineer
Los Peñasquitos Lagoon Foundation | Torrey Pines,
CA
Served as Senior Coastal Engineer responsible for
evaluating current and future coastal hazards and
developing engineering concepts of a redesigned or
retreated parking lot that achieves multiple benefits in line with overall lagoon restoration objectives. The
development of alternatives, feasibility analysis and
preliminary design are based on close collaboration with the Los Penasquitos Lagoon Foundation, California
State Parks, State Coastal Conservancy, and other
project stakeholders.

Publications
– Boudreau, R., Sloop, R., Holloway, A., Rivera, J.

Shore & Beach Vol. 86, No.4, Fall 2018.

T +61362100702 | M 0415242757 | E [email protected] www.ghd.com Laura Engeman
Senior Project Manager
Location
San Diego, CA
Experience
18 years
Qualifications/Accreditations
– Master of Arts, International Environmental Policy, 2005 - 2006 at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, California
– Bachelor of Arts, French and Global Studies, 2000 at UC Santa Barbara Key technical skills
–Sea level rise and coastal hazard science
–Nature-based solutions
–Coastal adaptation design and policy
–Facilitating public workshop and outreach events
–Collaborative team management
–Grant writing and reporting
–Communication for technical and nontechnical
audiences
Memberships
– American Shore and Beach Preservation
Association (ASBPA)
– Practitioner Exchange for Effective Response to
Sea Level Rise (PEERS)
– U.S. Coastal Inundation Community of Practice
Relevant experience summary
Laura is an experienced project manager with a strong background in sea level rise and coastal hazard science, nature-based solutions, and local coastal adaptation design and policy. She has successfully led and managed complex initiatives, including many that required effective collaboration between government entities and a diversity of stakeholders. Laura also brings extensive communication and facilitation experience. She has created climate and sea level rise educational content, developed content for media, facilitated public and stakeholder workshops, and led specialized trainings for local and state government staff.

Project Experience
City of Morro Bay Waterfront Master Plan
Associate Project Manager| City of Morro Bay
July 2025 –Nov 2026
Managing the development of sea level rise
vulnerability report and adaptation plan to inform an
update of the City’s Waterfront Master Plan.

Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment,
Adaptation Plan, and Economic Analysis
Associate Project Manager | City of Monterey June
2025 – Dec 2027
Managing the development of sea level rise
vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan to inform
the City’s Local Coastal Plan update.

Capistrano – Doheny Beach Nature-Based
Solution Pilot Project
Associate Project Manager | Orange County Parks
May 2025 – April 2026
Managing the design of a pilot cobble-dune pilot
project.

Sea Level Rise in the Indo-Pacific Region*
Staff researcher| Hawaii & California
October 2023 -April 2025
Assisted with the development of a framework for
evaluating shared coastal flooding risks and
adaptation opportunities for assets used by military
bases and adjacent communities.

California Dune Science Network*
Project Manager, Principal Investigator | California
August 2023 -April 2025
Managed staff, work products and coordination of this
multi-campus project. Led workshops and the
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Laura Engeman | Senior Project Manager
T +61362100702 | M 0415242757 | E [email protected] www.ghd.com development of metrics for evaluating dune response
to restoration techniques and storm hazards.

Sea Level Rise Education, Awareness and
Literacy*
Project Manager, Principal Investigator | California
July 2022 – April 2025
Led the scope of work and content development for
this partnership project with NASA Jet Propulsion
Laboratory scientists and science educators to
develop sea level rise educational content and
activities for middle school, high school, and the
public.

Coastal Resilience Needs of the San Diego-
Baja California Region*
Project Manager | San Diego, California
October 2023 –December 2024
Developed a binational strategy for expanding U.S.-
Mexico collaborations in coastal observations,
modelling, shoreline adaptation, and training
workforces.

State of California Sea Level Rise Technical
Report Update*
Co-chair, Sea Level Rise Science Task Force
August 2022 - March 2024
Co-authored chapters of the state’s report
summarizing the most updated sea level rise
projections and examples of how to apply to local
planning and decision-making. Presented to local and
state officials on new sea level rise science data and
tools and provided case studies of local adaptation
pathway planning.

Southern California Edison Sea Level Rise
Technical Assistance*
Project Coordinator, Assistant Researcher |
Orange County and Los Angeles County,
California
November 2019 - May 2022
Compiled historic coastal water level and flooding data for areas around the utility’s coastal assets to identify current and future flood risk at facilities.

South Carlsbad Boulevard Climate Adaptation
Project*
Research assistant | Carlsbad, California
April 2020- June 2021
Assisted researchers to compile historic coastal cliff
erosion data for Carlsbad to advise the planned inland
relocation of a vulnerable roadway.

Oceanside Sand Retention and Nourishment
Feasibility Study*
Research assistant | Oceanside, California
May 2020-April 2021
Assisted the research team with compiling baseline
beach survey data and drafting a monitoring approach
for assessing the response to a planned sand
nourishment project.

San Diego Bay Sea Level Rise Observing
Network*
Project Manager | San Diego, California
April 2020 – April 2023
Coordinated a bay-wide project to install water level
observations across the bay to determine how waves
and tides were contributing to flood hazards. Oversaw
contracts and secured funding from local energy utility, military, port, and airport.

Resilient Futures: Imperial Beach*
Project Coordinator | Imperial Beach, California
July 2018- December 2020
Coordinated a research project that installed a network of coastal observations and created a locally specific
flood forecasting system for city staff.

Resilient Coastlines San Diego County*
Project Manager | San Diego, California
June 2015 - June 2018
Managed scope, content development, staffing and
funding for a region-wide sea level rise planning effort in partnership with seven cities. Managed
subcontractors tasked with beach surveys, economic
analysis and legal analysis. Developed trainings on
coastal modelling and sea level rise projections for
government staff.
* Project work conducted prior to employment at GHD.

Zachary Urabe | Graduate Coastal Scientist
T 858.244.6972 |E [email protected] www.ghd.com
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Experience
1 Year
Qualifications/Accreditations
– BS, Environmental Science and Resource Management, California State University Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA, 2021
– Certificate, Environmental Technologies, California State University Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA, 2021 – Certificate, Part 107 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Remote Pilot, Federal Aviation Administration, 2019 – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction Training Course, 2024 – Certificate, First Aid/CPR AED Certification, Expires 4/2025 Key technical skills
– Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
– UAV Remote Piloting
Memberships
– American Shore and Beach Preservation Association
Relevant experience summary
Zachary Urabe is responsible for supporting coastal projects related to shoreline protection, dredging, beach nourishment, bluff restoration, wetland restoration and resilience to coastal hazards. Zachary is experienced in capturing shoreline and bluff erosion to build regional beach profile archives. Through these projects, Zachary has been directly involved in the field to lead monitoring programs, assist in field investigations and provide support during construction projects. Zachary has recently been assisting in the management of public coastal programs through collaborations with diverse stakeholder groups. Zachary is also proficient in the application of GIS to characterize coastal sites and their relevant hazards in support of the development of sea level rise resilience and adaptation plans.

Sandpiper Golf Course Coastal Hazards
Analysis
Coastal Scientist/GIS Analyst
Sandpiper Golf Club | Goleta, CA
Coastal hazards analysis for the Sandpiper Golf Course.

The analysis supplemented the planning and permitting
for the Sandpiper Golf Course renovations. The analysis included shoreline erosion, bluff erosion, coastal flooding and sea level rise, fluvial flooding, and tsunamis.

Imperial Beach Community Resilience Plan
Coastal Scientist/GIS Analyst
City of Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach, CA
Served as Coastal Scientist in the evaluation of the
City’s coastal areas to identify sites impacted by coastal hazards and produce an implementation plan to address
them. Analyzed the hazards of shoreline erosion, coastal flooding, and sea level rise along the City to determine their potential impact thresholds. Assessed the sites for project implementation opportunities and developed
conceptual adaptation designs.

Attachment 3
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San Diego Bay Oyster Reef Living Shoreline
Monitoring
Coastal Scientist
Port of San Diego | San Diego, CA
Served as a Coastal Scientist for the collection and
analysis of physical data to assist the Port in
understanding the recently installed oyster reef arrays performance in stabilizing the shoreline through wave
attenuation. Involved in the measurement of waves
along the arrays during high wind events in San Diego
Bay.

Oceanside Sand Retention Project Phase 2
Coastal Scientist
City of Oceanside | Oceanside, CA
Supported the Siting Study for the selection of a pilot project location along the City’s shoreline. Analyzed the pilot concept design and assessed its impact on existing public features. Developed and scored a Multi-Criteria
Analysis based on each potential location’s resources
and opportunities available should the pilot be
implemented at the site. Assembled a Siting Study
Report based on the results of the MCA and discussions
with City staff and the public.

Design and Engineering Support for Naval Base
Point Loma Asphalt Pavement Repairs
Spatial Analyst/Scientist
NAVFAC Southwest | San Diego, CA
Conducted two comprehensive field investigations to
characterize the project site. Acquired topographic data using a car-mounted LiDAR system and Trimble RTK
device. Additionally, collected sediment samples from
beneath the asphalt surface to a depth of 3 feet.

Oceanside SCOUP Support
Coastal Scientist
City of Oceanside | Oceanside, CA
Provided support to multiple organizations for their
usage of opportunistic sediment under the SCOUP
program for placement onto the beach. Involved under
an advisory role for these projects to guide their
sediment investigation and application for beach
placement. Analyzed previously stockpiled sediment
material for beach compatibility for placement along the City’s shoreline.

T 858.244.6972 | E [email protected]
Port of Hueneme Climate Action and Adaptation
Plan
Coastal Scientist/GIS Analyst
Port of Hueneme | Port Hueneme, CA
Reviewed recent and relevant climate change science to
determine the anticipated impacts across the Port of
Hueneme (Port). Further evaluated coastal hazards and
sea level rise impacts along the Port. Utilized the results of a wave overtopping analysis to project flood extents and identify vulnerable assets. Assets were then
evaluated based on their sensitivity to the expected
flooding.

Beach Outreach Program
Coastal Zone Program Assistant
City of Encinitas | Encinitas, CA
Served as a Program Assistant to launch the City’s
outreach program to connect community members to
their beaches through education and stewardship, while
collecting data for future restoration projects and
improving the communication flow about coastal projects with the community. Created SOP and educational
material for the program’s public interactions and led
public outreach events.

Oceanside Offshore Investigation
Coastal Scientist/GIS Analyst
City of Oceanside | Oceanside, CA
Prepared the Sampling & Analysis Plan (SAP) and SAP
Results Reports for the City’s offshore investigation
through discussions with the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and
Environmental Protection Agency. Involved research
and a compilation of prior offshore investigation reports to determine the optimal study area that would produce
a characterization of the offshore sediment material.

Successfully secured a suitability determination for 1.7 million cubic yards of sediment from an offshore borrow site for the City’s shoreline.

West Trail Living Shoreline Monitoring
Coastal Scientist
San Mateo County Harbor District | El Granada, CA
Served as a Coastal Scientist for the preparation of the 2023 monitoring report. Responsibilities for the
monitoring report included a LiDAR/Unmanned Aerial
Vehicle (UAV) based geomorphic analysis for the
constructed dunes and examining extreme events that
resulted in changes through the project site. Processed annual datasets using ArcGIS Pro.

T:775.741.9777 | E:[email protected] www.ghd.com
Daniel Kahl PHD
Update 2019 SLR Vulnerability Assessment
(Task 2)
Location
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Experience
10 years
Qualifications/Accreditations
– PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Irvine, 2025 – MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Irvine, 2021 – BS in Marine Biology, University of California, San Diego, 2015 Key technical skills
–Coastal Science & Engineering
–Flood Risk Analysis
–Beach Change Analysis
–Field Campaign Management
Memberships
– American Shore and Beach Preservation
Association
Relevant experience summary
Dr. Daniel Kahl is an environmental scientist and engineer with 10 years of experience conducting scientific investigations and managing data acquisition campaigns. Dr. Kahl’s experience spans marine and wetland ecology, habitat restoration, hydrology & hydraulic analysis, coastal sediment dynamics, flood risk assessment, and remote sensing. They have successfully managed hundreds of field operations, involving the use of drones, marine vessels, dive teams, satellites, and helicopters. Dr. Kahl’s research has been published in Nature Sustainability, Advances in Water Resources, Coastal Engineering, and presented at international and regional conferences, as well as Government Investigative Hearings and technical taskforce meetings.

Project Experience
Oceanside Sand Nourishment and Retention
Pilot Project Phase 2
Project Engineer
City of Oceanside | Oceanside, CA |
May 2025 – Current
Responsible for managing field acquisition campaign,
analysis of existing coastal conditions, engineering
and design of proposed retention features, and
hydrodynamic modelling.

Imperial Beach Community Resilience Plan
Project Engineer |
City of Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach, CA |
May 2025 – Current
Responsible for hydrologic and hydraulic analysis to
inform the basis of design of proposed SLR
improvements. Analysis includes tidal and wave
analysis, estimation of wave hazards, including HEC-
RAS model development, runup, and overtopping.

Capistrano Beach Nature Based Shoreline
Project Engineer |
County of Orange | Capistrano, CA |
May 2025 – Current
Design of nature-based shoreline stabilization project.

Conducted literature review and engineering analysis
for design of dynamic, cobble revetment and sand
dune structure.

Grand Caribe Shoreline Stabilization
Project Engineer |
Port of San Diego | San Diego, CA |
May 2025 – June 2025
Assess the feasibility of alternatives to stabilize bay park. Investigated application of nature-based
solutions, including ecotone slope and cobble berms
compared to traditional, hardened infrastructure.

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Spaceborne InSAR Monitoring of Southern
California Beaches *
Researcher, Drone Pilot |
NASA | Southern California, CA |
April 2022 – March 2025
Organized inter-disciplinary research team and co-
wrote successful NASA grant to advance spaceborne
InSAR satellite technologies to monitor sandy beach
dynamics. Responsible for data acquisition, including
satellite targeting, drone and ground-based surveying,
and helicopter LiDAR surveying.

Capistrano Bight Shoreline Dynamics
Investigation *
Researcher, Drone Pilot |
City of Dana Point | Dana Point, CA |
July 2023 – July 2024
Assessment of Capistrano Bight coastal and shoreline
dynamics. Coordinated with city and State Park
officials to conduct drone and field surveys.

Investigated trends in beach change using historical
aerial imagery, satellite imagery, and drone imagery.

California State Parks Beach Topographic
Monitoring *
Researcher, Drone Pilot |
California State Parks | Dana Point, CA |
May 2020 – May 2022
Conducted drone surveys to produce high resolution
digital elevation models of beach morphology.

Coordinated surveys with CASP officials. Compiled
information into report on coastal dynamics and
assessment.

Ultra-Low Altitude Aerial Photography for
Sweetwater Authority *
Field Survey Manager, Drone Pilot |
Sweetwater Authority | San Diego, CA |
October 2018
Planned and executed low-altitude drone flights,
covering over 1,000 acres of wetland and riverine
habitat, using ground-control points to achieve high
accuracy. Drone data products used for natural
resource management and hydrologic and hydraulic
modelling.
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Oakland Middle Harbor Enhancement Area *
Project Field Manage & Sr. Marine Technician |
Port of Oakland | Oakland, CA |
Aug. 2017 – June 2019
Managed field team that conducted sediment, water
quality, and biological analysis of an engineered tidally influenced habitat enhancement area. Field surveys
included the use of SCUBA divers, drones, tow-fish
arrays, deployment of various instruments.

Assimilation of field data, analysis, and report drafting.

San Elijo Lagoon Dredging and Beach
Replenishment *
Field Manager & Sr. Technician |
San Diego County, CA|
Apr. 2017 – June 2019
Managed habitat mapping surveys along San Diego
Coast, using sidescan sonar and ROVs. Aided in rocky
reef SCUBA surveys and sandy beach biological
assessments. Managed field operations for offshore
invasive species survey, Caulerpa sp. Utilized
photogrammetry and GIS programs to overlay sUAS
and sonar data to model topo-bathy from subaerial
beach to -60 MLLW. Digitized habitat features for year- year comparisons.

Publications
Kahl, D. T., Vulis, L. M., Schubert, J. E., Sanders, B. F. (2024). Characterizing longshore transport and
divergence of drift to inform beach loss trends.

Coastal Engineering, 104473.

Sanders, B. F., Schubert, S. E., Kahl, D. T., Mach, K.

J., Brady, D., AghaKouchak, A., Forman, F.,
Matthew, R. A., Ulibarri, N., Davis, S. J. (2022).

Large and inequitable flood risks in Los Angeles,
California. Nature Sustainability.

Kahl, D. T., Schubert, J. E., Jong-Levinger, A., &
Sanders, B. F. (2022). Grid edge classification
method to enhance levee resolution in dual-grid
flood inundation models. Advances in Water
Resources, 104287.

Kahl, D. T. (2022). Growing flood risks: how we can
deliver equity. Allianz Compendium 2022.

Gonnuru, P., … Kahl, D. T., … et al. (2025).

Spaceborne geodetic mapping of sandy beach
topography using TanDEM-X bistatic radar
interferometry. Remote Sensing of Environment.

Under Review.

Kahl, D. T., Schubert, J. E., & Sanders, B. F. (2024).

Evaluating the Flood Defense Benefits of Southern
California Beaches. Earth’s Future. In preparation.
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Nick Sadrpour
Update 2020 SLR Plan (Task 3)
Location
San Diego, CA
Experience
10 years
Qualifications
– MS, Coastal and Watershed Science and Policy, California State University Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA, 2014 – BS, Environmental Science, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA, 2011 – Certified Coastal Practitioner, Coastal Zone Foundation, 2023 - Current Key technical skills
–Adaptation and Resilience
–Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination
–Coastal Science
–Coastal Sediment Management
Memberships
– California Shore and Beach Preservation Association,
Board of Directors, 2022 - Present
– California Coastal Resilience Network, Steering
Committee, 2016 - Present
– California Dune Science Network, 2020 - Present
California Coastal Sediment Management Workgroup
(CSMW), 2016-2023
Relevant experience summary
Nick Sadrpour is a coastal scientist and project manager with 10 years of working experience at the intersection of research, policy, and project management in California. Nick has a proven ability to execute and manage multi- million-dollar projects and programs, communicate, and engage with stakeholders across disciplines, and implement complicated projects effectively. Nick focuses on envisioning innovative solutions for communities to adapt and manage sea level rise, erosion, flooding, and other coastal hazard impacts with a focus on coastal sediment management. Nick’s ability to engage diverse stakeholder and governmental groups and coordinate complex project components is demonstrated through current projects with the Cities of Oceanside and San Diego along with past success in delivering trainings on Coastal Storm Modeling System (CoSMoS) modeling, managing the AdaptLA Program, and supporting the integration of science needs into Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment’s (BEACON) management activities in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties through their Science Advisory Committee.

Oceanside Sand Nourishment and Retention
Pilot Project - Phase 2
Coastal Scientist
City of Oceanside | Oceanside, CA | 2/2023 - Present
Implemented a design competition to develop and
evaluate the feasibility of various innovative sand
retention options for the City’s coastline. Generated
studies and information to better define sediment
transport across the region focused on coordinating
coastal management and adaptation. Organized and
delivered outreach and stakeholder engagement to
inform pilot project design concepts and gather regional input. Facilitated development of multi-discipline jury and implementing strategy to target key regional outreach.

Coastal Resilience Master Plan
Coastal Scientist
City of San Diego | San Diego, CA | 2/2023 - Present
Developed multiple nature-based solution concepts for
six sites across the City’s shoreline. Coordinated review of alternatives through City departments and large
stakeholder group and revised concepts based on
feedback. Assisted in the preparation of a Climate
Resiliency Master Plan that aimed to identify beaches in the City where multi-benefit, nature-based design
solutions were most viable and integrate the developed
concepts into a comprehensive resilience approach.

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Beach Boulevard Infrastructure Resiliency
Project
Coastal Scientist/Deputy Project Manager
City of Pacifica | Pacifica, CA | 2/2023 - Present
Served as Coastal Scientist responsible for evaluating
existing and future coastal hazards and developing
alternatives to mitigate coastal hazard impacts and
improve the resilience of Beach Boulevard infrastructure while also enhancing public access and other coastal
resources. Developed materials and performed
community engagement to gather input on alternative
development and desired alignments and use features.

Carlsbad Boulevard Climate Adaptation Project
Coastal Scientist
City of Carlsbad | Carlsbad, CA | 2/2023 - Present
Developed adaptation pathway planning and monitoring
framework for adaptation strategies associated with the realignment of Pacific Coast Highway and revisioning
coastal lands to enhance public access, restore beach
and creek habitat, and reduce coastal hazards.

California Sea Grant State Fellowship
Program Lead
State and Federal Resource Agencies | California |
12/2019 - 1/2023 |
Led flagship program that provides continuing
educational and training opportunities to early career
marine and coastal science and policy professionals at
local, state, and federal resource management
agencies. Outreach and engagement efforts resulted in
increased funding and diversity of program to include
more host entities and fellows.

BEACON Science Advisory Committee
Project Manager
BEACON | Ventura/Santa Barbara, CA | 11/2020 -
1/2023 |
Coordinated establishment and function of Science
Advisory Committee for the BEACON. Performed
science needs assessment and identified opportunities
to implement coastal regional sediment management for
Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.

California Dune Science Network
Co-Founder
California Sea Grant | California | 5/2020 - 1/2023 |
Co-led creation of community of practice to advance
understanding and use of dune features for coastal
resilience and develop criteria for monitoring system
functions. Through coordination of professional networks developed online database, resources, and hosted
workshops to spur innovation of nature-based solutions
for coastal hazards.

Regional Sediment Management and Sea Level
Rise Adaptation Pilot Program
Project Integration and Outreach
BEACON | Santa Barbara, CA | 10/2021 - 1/2023 |
Project focused on developing a regional sediment
management program leveraging opportunistic material
from upland sources and placement on beaches to
maximum benefits and minimized impacts. Coordinated
physical modelling and conceptual ecological framework
design project teams and integrated policy review.

Coastal Resilience Extension
Lead
California Sea Grant | San Diego, CA | 10/2016 -
1/2023 |
Linked science to policy through engagement with and
facilitation of networks of coastal managers, research
scientists, and stakeholders focused on coastal
resilience in California. Provided guidance on federal
and state funding investments to best advance research
priorities to achieve programmatic goals.

AdaptLA Program
Project Manager
University of Southern California Sea Grant | Los
Angeles, CA | 11/2016- 10/2019
Led regional AdaptLA effort coordinating city and county staff across the Los Angeles area and private
consultants performing a countywide sea level rise
vulnerability analysis. Hosted workshop and outreach
activities to incorporate resiliency measures into
community planning policies and adaptation strategies.

Selected Publications
– Sadrpour N & Reineman DR. The impacts of climate
change on surfing resources. 2023. Shore & Beach,
91, 32-48.
– Kristen A. Goodrich, D. A. George, M. Beyeler, P.

Grifman, and N. Sadrpour. 2020. Toward improved
coastal sediment management through coordination
in California, Shore & Beach, 88, 31-38.
– Aerts, J., P. Barnard, W. Botzen, P. Grifman, J. Finzi Hart, H. de Moel, L. de Ruig, N. Sadrpour. 2018.

Pathways to resilience: Adapting to sea level rise in
Los Angeles. Annals of the New York Academy of
Sciences, 1427(1), 1-90.
– Susanne C. Moser, J. Finzi Hart, A. Newton Mann, N.

Sadrpour, P. Grifman. 2018. Growing Effort, Growing
Challenge: Findings from the 2016 CA Coastal
Adaptation Needs Assessment Survey. California’s
Fourth Climate Change Assessment, California
Natural Resources Agency.

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Location
Cameron Park, CA
Experience
15 years
Qualifications/Accreditations
– BS, Environmental Resources Engineering, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, 2009 – Civil Engineer, CA #83350
Key technical skills
–Floodplain Modelling, Stormwater Design, Riverine
Restoration, Fish Passage Analysis, Two-Dimensional
(2D) Hydraulic Analysis
Memberships
– Engineers Without Borders, North Coast Professional
Chapter, Treasurer
–American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Relevant experience summary
Greg Garrison has over 15 years of experience in a variety of civil and environmental engineering projects, working primarily on water resource and restoration engineering projects for public clients. His project experience includes the design and/or analysis of open channel hydraulics (including 1D and 2D hydraulic and hydrologic modeling), pump stations, diversion structures, tide gates and tidally influenced channels, stormwater management, flood analysis, scour analysis, fish passage, bridge placement, grading, infrastructure analysis, ecosystem restoration, and construction management. Greg has also served as a project manager, responsible for developing, reviewing, monitoring, and meeting budgets and project schedules. Specializing in hydraulics and hydrology, he is highly proficient with a variety of water-related computer applications including US Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) Hydrologic Engineering Center software (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-FDA), DHI Mike Flood (Mike 11 and Mike 21) DHI Mike Urban, HydroCAD, and Bentley Culvert Master.

Bayshore Bikeway Resiliency Project Hydraulic
Modeling
Technical Lead
City of Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach, CA
Served as Technical Lead overseeing the hydraulic
modeling and conceptual design of stormwater
improvements to improve resiliency to Sea Level Rise
(SLR) and rainfall runoff events. Conceptual
improvements included the implementation of additional
stormwater pipes, tide gate, daylighting, and detention basin.

Cannibal Island Restoration Project
Project Engineer
California Trout Incorporated | Humboldt County, CA
This ongoing project include hydraulic model
development to evaluate the existing conditions and
alternatives and preliminary design of the selected
alternative. The model is being used to assess the
hydrodynamic interrelatedness between the interior and
exterior of the study area to help inform development of alternatives and selection of a preferred alternative.

Sediment accumulation estimates will be based on
available data and reports from adjoining projects. The hydraulic modeling will also assess increases in water
levels associated with Ocean Protection Council 2018
projected SLR.

Preserving Public Access to Torrey Pines
Natural Reserve – Torrey Pines State Natural
Reserve
Project Engineer
California Department of Parks and Recreation | San
Diego, CA
Hydraulic analysis of the northern marsh and existing
culvert under McGonigle Road to develop baseline
conditions and set initial parameters for an optimization study that will assist in determining a feasible approach to improve tidal circulation and access to the northern marsh.

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Hanson Russian River Floodplain Restoration
Project Engineer
Sonoma County | Near Windsor, CA
Serves as Project Engineer for this ongoing project to
restore 350 acres of former gravel pit mines to a riparian floodplain on the Russian River near the Town of
Windsor. Work involves riverine hydraulic analyses,
groundwater assessments to support final design
(assessing the hydraulic and fate-transport of
accumulated methylmercury at the bottom of the mine
pits), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
regulatory approvals, and 3 million cubic yards of
earthwork to re-contour and re-connect the floodplain to the river. The project will improve geomorphic stream
function, increasing riparian buffers and habitat diversity for avian and aquatic listed species while reducing
further accumulation of methyl mercury and flood
reduction. Led the effort to develop a HEC-RAS 2D
model of the river and floodplain systems. The project is funded by the California Coastal Conservancy and the
California Department of Fish & Wildlife.

Marin County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District On-Call Services
Civil Engineer
Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation
District | Marin County, CA
Provided technical support for the Flood Risk
Management Project to improve flood protection and fish passage along the lower reach of Corte Madera Creek.

Tasks included analysis to support the Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) for the project. Tasks also included design of flood control facilities (flood walls, stormwater pump station, channel access ramp), and fish resting
pools to improve fish passage, which included
development of a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
model.

Shoreline Regional Park Community SLR Study
Civil Engineer
City of Mountain View | Mountain View, CA
Provided technical support to update the SLR study for
the Shoreline Regional Park Community based on more
recent SLR projections. Tasks included developing and
evaluating conceptual designs for Capital Improvement
Projects (CIPs) to provide flood protection from future projected SLR. Projects included improvements to
levees, flood walls, pump stations, and storm drain
systems, as well as grading improvements to help
protect the area from coastal flooding and fluvial flooding from Stevens and Permanente Creeks resulting from
SLR. Tasks also included overseeing the development
of construction cost estimates for each CIP.

Centerville Slough Restoration Project
Project Engineer
California Trout Incorporated | Humboldt County, CA
This ongoing project includes design of the selected
alternative to restore tidal hydraulics to diked former tidelands and flood protection measures to preserve
existing agricultural lands.

Swans Trail Slough Restoration
Water Resource Engineer
Snohomish Conservation District | Everett, WA
The tidal habitat restoration project involved a 30%
design for improvements to restore tidal inundation and improve habitat in Swans Trail Slough, and separate
agricultural runoff from the slough. Project components included a new muted tide gate structure, habitat
improvements to Swans Trail Slough, improvements to
the agricultural drainage system (including a new pump
station), and improvements to the berm that separates
Swans Trail Slough from the agricultural fields. Led the effort for developing a HEC-RAS 2D hydraulic model for
the assessment of design alternatives under a variety of hydraulic conditions, including fluvial and pluvial.

Cannibal Island Restoration Project
Project Engineer
California Trout Inc. | Humboldt County, CA
This ongoing project include hydraulic model
development to evaluate the existing conditions and
alternatives and preliminary design of the selected
alternative. The model is being used to assess the
hydrodynamic interrelatedness between the interior and
exterior of the study area to help inform development of alternatives and selection of a preferred alternative.

Salvador Creek Flood Control
Project Engineer
Syar Industries | Napa, CA
Served as Project Engineer responsible for assisting
with the assessment of feasible alternatives to reduce
flooding in Salvador Creek, an urbanized watershed in
the northern portion of the City of Napa. Building on
previous modeling efforts and storm drain master plans, a 2D model was developed utilizing DHI Mike Flood
software to establish baseline flooding and to simulate flood reduction alternatives including detention storage facilities in the upper portion of the watershed, floodwalls with and without flap gates, and channel bypasses to
alleviate downstream flooding in terraces along the main channel of Salvador Creek.

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20 years
Qualifications/Accreditations
– MS, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Portland State University, Portland, OR, 2011 – BS, Civil Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, 2004 – Civil Engineer, CA #71570, OR, WA, TX
– Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
– Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Developer (QSD) – Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner (QISP)
– Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® Accredited Professional (LEED AP), US Green Building Council Key technical skills
–Hydrology
–Hydraulics
Memberships
– Association of State Floodplain Managers
– Floodplain Management Association
Relevant experience summary
Seth Stevens has over 20 years of experience in a wide range of water resources and development projects, from stormwater management and flood control systems, to fish passage and screening, water diversion systems, and civil site design. He specializes in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, often comprising modeling of open channel and pressurized systems using One-Dimensional (1D), Two-Dimensional (2D), and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models. This experience is backed by serving as a hydraulic engineer with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Portland District, as well as working with agencies throughout California, Oregon, and Washington, which has involved the preparation of construction drawings and specifications, permitting assistance, and providing construction administration services, in addition to hydrologic and hydraulic engineering.

Shoreline Regional Park Community Sea Level
Rise Study Update
Civil Engineer
City of Mountain View | Mountain View, CA
Provided technical support to update the Sea Level Rise (SLR) study for the Shoreline Regional Park Community
based on more recent SLR projections. Tasks included
developing and evaluating conceptual designs for
Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) to provide flood
protection from future projected SLR. Projects included improvements to levees, flood walls, pump stations, and storm drain systems, as well as grading improvements
to help protect the area from coastal flooding and fluvial flooding from Stevens and Permanente Creeks resulting
from SLR. Tasks also included overseeing the
development of construction cost estimates for each
CIP.

River Oaks Regional Stormwater Capture
Project
Design Lead
City of San Jose | San Jose, CA
Served as Design Lead for a green stormwater
infrastructure project located in north San Jose. The
project involved retrofitting an existing stormwater
detention basin and pump station to provide regional
large-scale treatment of stormwater and dry weather
runoff from a 344-acre drainage area in the River Oaks
community. The project will modify the basin to provide additional volume for storage of treatment flows, as well as provide biofiltration capacity while maintaining its existing flood storage function. The design includes a
new stormwater pump station and basin subdrain
system to manage treated stormwater and groundwater
inflow to the basin. The project also includes
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educational benefits to the community by converting the facility to a public park, including a perimeter trail, raised boardwalk, overlooks, and landscaping.

West Carmel Valley Road Roundabout
Hydraulic Engineer
County of Monterey | Carmel Valley, CA
GHD is providing the design of a new roundabout at the
intersection of West Carmel Valley Road and Laureles
Grade in the County of Monterey. Responsible for the
analysis and design of new drainage facilities for
stormwater collection, conveyance, treatment, and
retention. The drainage analysis will demonstrate the
project compliance with the County of Monterey’s criteria and the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control
Board (RWQCB) Post-Construction Requirements.

Swans Trail Slough Restoration
Design Lead
Snohomish Conservation District | Everett, WA
Served as Design Lead for a tidal habitat restoration
project near Everett, WA. The project involved a 30%
design for improvements to restore tidal inundation and improve habitat in Swans Trail Slough, and separate
agricultural runoff from the slough. Project components included a new muted tide gate structure, habitat
improvements to Swans Trail Slough, improvements to
the agricultural drainage system (including a new pump
station), and improvements to the berm that separates
Swans Trail Slough from the agricultural fields.

Pond A2W Erosion Protection
Project Manager
City of Mountain View | Mountain View, CA
Served as Project Manager for the design of a project to protect the Shoreline Regional Park from coastal
flooding hazards that will result from the construction of a tidal restoration project. The project includes
reinforcing a levee that protects a closed and capped
landfill with rock slope protection to protect it from
erosion. The design also includes raising a portion of the levee to prevent overtopping and flooding due to the
restoration project. The project also includes installing culverts through the levee to maintain the existing
hydraulic connection between the bay and an existing
wetland inboard the levee.

Lower San Luis Creek Fish Passage Design
Project Manager, Hydraulic Engineer
Water Systems Consulting, Inc. | Avila, CA
Served as the Project Manager and Hydraulic Engineer
on a California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
grant-funded project to improve fish passage at Marre
Weir, the most downstream barrier to passage on the
San Luis Obispo Creek. The project included the

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including design calculations and drawings. The project also included the development of the preferred fish
passage and weir structural concepts to a 65% design
level to be included in a grant application for future
project funding. Tasks included consultation with
stakeholders and permitting agencies.

Oak Shores Wastewater Treatment Facility
Culvert Repair Project
Project Manager
County of San Luis Obispo | Oak Shores, CA
During the storm events in January 2023, the
stormwater conveyance system at the wastewater
treatment facility failed, which resulted in a substantial scour adjacent to and downstream of the wastewater
polishing pond, putting the facility at risk of failure. GHD developed a Basis of Design Report that included an
evaluation of two alternatives for the repair and is now providing the design of the repair, which consists of 550 feet of new concrete channel and an impact basin for
energy dissipation at the channel outfall.

Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility Outfall
Relocation
Hydraulic Engineer
City of Petaluma | Petaluma, CA
Provided hydraulic design in support of the detailed
design, environmental permitting, and CEQA support for
the demolition of the existing outfall structures and
installation of a new outfall structure for the Water
Recycling Facility. Due to limited construction windows caused by environmental regulations, the design was
required to be delivered on an expedited timeline. Tasks included hydraulic modeling of the new outfall pipe and downstream slough to the Petaluma River, as well as
the design of the energy dissipation at the pipe outfall.

Tasks included analysis to support the Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) for the project. Tasks also included the design of flood control facilities (flood walls,
stormwater pump station, channel access ramp), and
fish resting pools to improve fish passage, which
included the development of a CFD model.

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CITY OF PISMO BEACH

In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

RECITALS:

CITY wishes to retain the services of an experienced and qualified VENDOR to provide the following services:

Sea Level Rise (SLR) Vulnerability Assessment, and Adaptation Study, Economic Analysis, Local Coastal Plan (LCP) Update and Zoning Code Update
VENDOR represents and warrants that it is qualified to perform those services.

AGREEMENT:

I. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY VENDOR
VENDOR will provide the services listed in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit A.

III. COMPENSATION
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The Community Development Director is designated as the “City Representative,” authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work and services specified in this AGREEMENT and to make all decisions in connection with this AGREEMENT. Whenever approval, directions, or other actions are required by CITY under this AGREEMENT, those actions will be taken by CITY Representative, unless otherwise stated. CITY’s City Manager has the right to designate another CITY Representative at any time, by providing notice to VENDOR.

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IX. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

X. BUSINESS LICENSE

VENDOR must obtain a CITY business license prior to the start of work under this AGREEMENT, unless VENDOR is qualified for an exemption.

XI. OTHER LICENSES AND PERMITS

VENDOR warrants that it has all professional, contracting and other permits and licenses required to undertake the work contemplated by this AGREEMENT.

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XIII. INDEMNIFICATION

A. Non-design, non-construction Professional Services:

B. Non-design, construction Professional Services:

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C. Design Professional Services:

In the event VENDOR is a "design professional," and the Scope of Services require VENDOR to provide “design professional services” as those phrases are used in Civil Code Section 2782.8, this paragraph shall apply in place of paragraphs A or B. To the fullest extent permitted by law (including, but not limited to California Civil Code Sections 2782 and 2782.8) VENDOR shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY and its elected officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents (“City Indemnitees”), from and against all claims, damages, injuries, losses, and expenses including costs, attorney fees, expert consultant and expert witness fees arising out of, pertaining to or relating to, the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of VENDOR, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence, active negligence or willful misconduct of CITY. Negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of any subcontractor employed by VENDOR shall be conclusively deemed to be the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of VENDOR unless adequately corrected by VENDOR. In the event CITY Indemnitees are made a party to any action, lawsuit, or other adversarial proceeding arising from VENDOR’s performance of this AGREEMENT, VENDOR shall provide a defense to CITY Indemnitees or at CITY’s option, reimburse CITY Indemnitees their costs of defense, including reasonable legal fees, incurred in defense of such claims. In no event shall the cost to defend charged to VENDOR under this paragraph exceed VENDOR’s proportionate percentage of fault. However, notwithstanding the previous sentence, in the event one or more defendants is unable to pay its share of defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the business, VENDOR shall meet and confer with other parties regarding unpaid defense costs.

XIV. NON-LIABILITY OF CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

No elected official, officer, employee, or agent of CITY will be personally liable to VENDOR, in the event of any default or breach by CITY or for any amount that may become due to VENDOR.

XV. INSURANCE

A. Without limiting VENDOR’s indemnification of CITY, and prior to commencement of the Scope of Services, VENDOR shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this AGREEMENT, policies of insurance of the type and amounts described below and in a form that is satisfactory to CITY.

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

4. VENDOR shall submit to CITY, along with the certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers.

B. Other provisions or requirements:

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CITY will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from VENDOR payments. In the alternative, CITY may terminate this AGREEMENT as provided in paragraph IV.

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

11. Prohibition of undisclosed coverage limitations. None of the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting endorsement 8 of 12
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of any kind that has not been first submitted to CITY and approved of in writing by CITY’s Risk Manager or City Attorney.

XVI. SUBCONTRACTORS
Before VENDOR retains or hires a subcontractor to provide any work, labor, or services relative to this AGREEMENT, VENDOR must:

A. Present the name and identifying information of the subcontractor that will provide any work, labor, or services to CITY;
B. Present to CITY the form of subcontract that will be used with the subcontractor for CITY’s approval, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld. Such subcontract agreement must include an indemnity agreement that is generally in accord with the indemnity obligations contained in paragraph XII of this AGREEMENT and must specifically name CITY as an indemnified party; and
C. Secure from the subcontractor evidence of insurance coverage that meets with this AGREEMENT including naming CITY as an additional insured as required by this Attachment 4
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AGREEMENT, unless such requirement is waived in writing by CITY's Risk Manager as provided in paragraph XXV below.

XVII. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
No officer or employee of CITY may have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this AGREEMENT, nor may any officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the AGREEMENT that affects the officer or employee’s financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which the officer or employee is directly or indirectly interested, in violation of any law, rule or regulation.

XVIII. NOTICE
All notices, requests, demands, or other communications under this AGREEMENT will be in writing.

Notice will be sufficiently given for all purposes as follows:

A. Personal delivery. When personally delivered to the recipient; notice is effective on delivery.

C. Certified mail. When mailed certified mail, return receipt requested; notice is effective on receipt, if delivery is confirmed by a return receipt.

Addresses for purpose of giving notice are as set forth immediately following the signatures of the parties executing this AGREEMENT.

F. Any correctly addressed notice that is refused, unclaimed, or undeliverable because of an act or omission of the party to be notified, will be deemed effective as of the first date the notice was refused, unclaimed or deemed undeliverable by the postal authorities, messenger or overnight delivery service.
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G. Either party may change its address or fax number by giving the other party notice of the change in any manner permitted by this AGREEMENT. Any change in address or fax number that is not provided to the other party will not void delivery of any notice under this AGREEMENT, and delivery to the last known address or fax number shall be deemed sufficient for notice under this AGREEMENT.

XIX. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING
This AGREEMENT and all exhibits are binding on the heirs, successors, and assigns of the parties.

The AGREEMENT may not be assigned or subcontracted by either CITY or VENDOR without the prior written consent of the other.

XX.INTERPRETATION
The terms of this AGREEMENT shall be construed in accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship of this AGREEMENT or any other rule of construction that might otherwise apply.

XXI. SEVERABILITY
If any part of this AGREEMENT is found to be in conflict with applicable laws, that part will be inoperative, null and void insofar as it is in conflict with any applicable laws, but the remainder of the AGREEMENT will remain in full force and effect.

XXII. TIME OF ESSENCE
Time is of the essence in the performance of this AGREEMENT.

XXIII. GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION
This AGREEMENT will be administered and interpreted under the laws of the State of California.

XXIV. COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTES AND REGULATIONS
VENDOR will be knowledgeable of and will comply with all applicable federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and orders. VENDOR and its subcontractor(s) shall not discriminate against any person in the performance of this AGREEMENT on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, AIDS, HIV status, disability, or any other basis protected by state or federal law, and shall comply with applicable federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.

XXV.WAIVER OF BREACH
No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a nondefaulting party on any default will impair the right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. A party’s consent or approval of any act by the other party requiring the party’s consent or approval will not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary the other party’s consent to or approval of any subsequent act. Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and will not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this AGREEMENT.

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XXVI. ATTORNEY’S FEES

Except as provided for in paragraph XV, in any dispute, litigation, arbitration, or other proceeding by which one party either seeks to enforce its rights under this AGREEMENT (whether in contract, tort or both) or seeks a declaration of any rights or obligations under this AGREEMENT, the prevailing party will be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees, together with any costs and expenses, to resolve the dispute and to enforce any judgment, including post judgment attorney’s fees costs and expenses and any attorneys’ fees or costs incurred on appeal of any judgment.

XXVII. EXHIBITS

All exhibits identified in this AGREEMENT are incorporated into the AGREEMENT by this reference.

XXVIII. VENDOR’S AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE

The persons executing this AGREEMENT on behalf of the VENDOR warrant that:

XXIX. INTEGRATION; AMENDMENT

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this AGREEMENT to be executed the day and year last written below.

Signatures begin on next page.

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CITY:

City of Pismo Beach, a Municipal Corporation

Signed:

Name: Scot Graham
Title: Community Development Director
Dated: ________________________________

Signed:

Name: Jorge E. Garcia
Title: City Manager
Dated: ________________________________

Address for giving notice (See Section XVIII):
760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

ATTEST:

Signed:

Name: Erica Inderlied
Title: City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Signed:

Name: Dean J. Pucci
Title: City Attorney
VENDOR:

Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc.

Signed:

Name: ________________________________
Title: _________________________________
Dated: ________________________________

Address for giving notice (See Section XVIII):
______________________________________
______________________________________

Email address for official communications:
______________________________________

Vendor Representative (See Section VIII):

Name/Title: ____________________________

Attachment:

Exhibit A: Scope of Service and Compensation Schedule
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CITY OF

PISMO BEACH
Response to Request for Proposals
September 26, 2025
Preparation of Sea Level Rise Vulnerability
Assessment, and Adaptation Study, Economic
Analysis, Local Coastal Plan Update, and
Corresponding Update of the Zoning Code
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Prepared for:

City of Pismo Beach
760 Mattie Road,
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc.
983 Osos Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
www.lisawiseconsulting.com
(805) 595-1345
Prepared by:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER LETTER ..................................................1 SUBMITTAL FORMS ..............................................3 Acknowledgement .................................................................3 Proof of Insurance .................................................................4 Statement of Past Contract Disqualifications ............................................6 References ........................................................................7 QUALIFICATIONS .............................................. 10 WORK PROGRAM ..............................................25 SCHEDULE ...................................................30 PROPOSED FEE ................................................31 This page intentionally left blank.

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GENERAL PLAN / LOCAL COASTAL PLAN SAFETY AND PARKS RECREATION & ACCESS | CITY OF PISMO BEACH | 1LISA WISE CONSULTING, INC.

September 26, 2025
City of Pismo Beach
760 Mattie Road
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Re: LWC Proposal for the City of Pismo Beach Sea Level Rise (SLR) Vulnerability Assessment, and Adaptation Study, Economic Analysis, Local Coastal Plan (LCP) Update, and Zoning Code Update To the City of Pismo Beach and Review Committee:

Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. (LWC) is very pleased to submit our proposal to complete an Economic Impact Analysis,
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working with coastal communities to develop and assess
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Zoning Ordinance and IP revisions, and public engagement since 2019. The LWC Team is prepared to work quickly and H΍FLHQWO\ DQG FROODERUDWH ZLWK WKH &LW\ DQG FRQVXOWDQWV addressing other portions of this project to assure that WKH (FRQRPLF ,PSDFW $QDO\VLV &RVW %HQH΋W $QDO\VLV DQG Zoning Code and IP amendments are tailored to the needs and conditions in Pismo Beach and comply with state and regional regulations.

We understand that the City of Pismo Beach has been
awarded a generous grant from the California Coastal
Commission to complete this project, and all work must
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LWC’s approach to managing successful coastal resilience engagements relies on close communication with the City through regularly scheduled progress meetings, clear

COVER LETTER
LWC was founded in 2006 and has
successfully completed projects in the
California Coastal Zone addressing the
assessment of adaptation strategies,
infrastructure and property valuation,
marine-dependent industries, housing,
land use regulation/zoning codes,
economic development, tourism and
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7KH/:&7HDPRIFRDVWDOUHVLOLHQFHH[SHUWVIHDWXUHV/:&'LUHFWRU-HQQLIHU0XULOOR$,&3ZLWK years of project management, zoning ordinance, economic and market analysis and California FRDVWDOUHVLOLHQFHH[SHULHQFH-HQZLOOEHMRLQHGE\'DYLG%HUJPDQZLWKRYHU\HDUVRIGHGLFDWHG PDUNHW VWXGLHV FRVW EHQH΋W DQDO\VLV LQIUDVWUXFWXUH YDOXDWLRQ DQG HFRQRPLF GHYHORSPHQW strategies. Our Team also includes Ethan Stan, AICP with almost 5 years of zoning code amendment H[SHULHQFHDVZHOODV-DGRQ*HUVKRQ)ULHGEHUJZLWKD\HDUPDUNHWVWXG\DQG΋QDQFLDOIHDVLELOLW\ UHVXPH$VWKH3UHVLGHQWDQGRZQHURIWKH΋UP,EULQJRYHU\HDUVRIOHDGLQJFRDVWDOUHVLOLHQFH ]RQLQJFRGHDQG΋QDQFLDOHQJDJHPHQWVDQGZLOOEHUHVSRQVLEOHIRUDGKHUHQFHWRWKHWHQHWVRIWKH FRQWUDFWDQGWKHTXDOLW\DQGWLPHOLQHVVRIDOOGHOLYHUDEOHV-HQ(WKDQDQG,DUHEDVHGLQ/:& V6DQ
/XLV2ELVSRR΍FHDQGDYDLODEOHWRVXSSRUWWKHFRPPXQLW\HQJDJHPHQWHΊRUWDQGWREHDYDLODEOH for hearings and meetings with the City, even at short notice.

As the owner and CEO of Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc., I will support our Project Managers, and our HQWLUHVWDΊWKURXJKRXWWKHHQJDJHPHQW0\GLUHFWSKRQHQXPEHUDQGHPDLODGGUHVVDUHLQFOXGHG below.
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Sincerely,
Lisa Wise, AICP, President, CEO,
Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc.
[email protected]
805.595.1345
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SUBMITTAL FORMS

SECTION D - PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL FORMS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The undersigned declares that she or he:

Has carefully examined the Proposal Specification
Is thoroughly familiar with its content
Is authorized to represent the proposing firm; and
Agrees to perform the work as set forth in the specification and this proposal.

Proposal for Professional Services: General Plan / Local Coastal Plan Safety and Parks Recreation & Access Elements Update
Signature of Authorized Representative: Date:
09/17/2025
Firm Name and Address:

Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc.
983 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Contact Name:

Lisa Wise, AICP
Email:

[email protected]
Fax:
805.595.1978
Phone:
805.595.1345
Acknowledgement
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INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
Insurance Company’s A.M. Best Rating
Certificate of insurance attached X
A+
Proof of Insurance
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Do you have any disqualification as described in the above paragraph to declare?
If yes, explain the circumstances.

Yes No
Executed on at
under penalty of perjury of the laws of
the State of California, that the foregoing is true and correct.

Signature of Authorized Consultant Representative
Proposal for Professional Services: General Plan / Local Coastal Plan Safety and Parks Recreation & Access Elements Update
09/17/2025
983 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
X
Statement of Past Contract Disqualifications
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REFERENCES
Number of years engaged in providing the services included within the scope of the specifications under the present business name:

Describe fully the last three contracts performed by your firm that demonstrate your ability to provide the services included with the scope of the specifications. Attach additional pages if required. The City reserves the right to contact each of the references listed for additional information regarding your firm's qualifications.

Reference No. 1
Customer Name City of Pismo Beach
Contact Individual Scot Graham, Community Development Director Telephone & Email (805) 773, 4658, [email protected] Street Address 760 Mattie Rd
City, State, Zip
Code Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Date of Services June 2019 - Present
Contract Amount $179,000
Description of Services

Implementation Plan and Zoning Code Update
Project Outcome

Project is in progress. The final Zoning Ordinance and Coastal Implementation Plan are anticipated to be submitted to the California Coastal Commission in 2026, with adoption of the new standards expected the same year.
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Reference No. 2
Customer Name City of Oxnard
Contact Individual Kathleen Mallory, Planning & Sustainability Manager Telephone & Email (805) 385-8370, [email protected] Street Address 214 S C Street
City, State, Zip
Code Oxnard, CA 93030
Date of Services February 2024 - Present
Contract Amount $270,000
Description of Services

Comprehensive Local Coastal Program Amendment, Fiscal Impact Report, and Cost Benefit Analysis
Project Outcome

Project is in progress. The entire LCP is expected to be adopted in 2026.

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Reference No. 3
Customer Name City of Santa Maria
Contact Individual Dana Eady, Planning Division Manager Telephone & Email (805) 925-0951, [email protected] Street Address 110 South Pine Street
City, State, Zip
Code Santa Maria, CA 93458
Date of Services January 2020 –Winter 2025
Contract Amount $270,170
Description of Services
Market Analysis, Fiscal Analysis, Economic Element, and Annexation Study Project Outcome
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QUALIFICATIONS
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CITY OF OXNARD
Comprehensive Local Coastal Program Amendment, Fiscal Impact Report, and Cost Benefit Analysis
In March of 2024, the City of Oxnard
hired LWC as part of a team to
amend their Local Coastal Program
(LCP). The City’s aims are to
produce a comprehensive, updated
framework that enhances coastal
resilience and regulatory clarity
while ensuring compliance with state
and federal laws.

LWC completed a Fiscal Impact
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level rise (SLR) risks within the
Coastal Zone. LWC conducted an
analysis of existing conditions, and
previous studies, and formulated
recommendations based on the latest
data on physical infrastructure and
projected sea level changes. The
Fiscal Impact Report also assessed
impacts on local property tax, sales
tax, and transient occupancy tax
revenues associated with various sea
level rise scenarios.
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are intended to inform the
development of the Local Coastal
Implementation Plan (LIP).

LWC responsibilities also included
ensuring compliance with state
regulations, City Council policy
objectives, legal mandates, Housing
Element policies and programs,
rebuilding policies, building height
regulations, and provisions set by
the California Coastal Commission
(CCC). LWC is also responsible
for identifying and implementing
updates to Chapter 17 of the
Oxnard Municipal Code, ensuring
the Coastal Zoning Ordinance
aligns with community input,
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The entire LCP is expected to be
adopted in 2026.

STATUS
In Progress

TIMEFRAME
February 2024 - Present
BUDGET
$270,000

REFERENCE
Kathleen Mallory
Planning & Sustainability Manager
City of Oxnard
214 S C Street
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[email protected]

PARTNERS
Dudek
Kearns & West
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CITY OF PISMO BEACH
Implementation Plan and Zoning Code Update
In June of 2019, the City of Pismo
Beach hired LWC, as part of a
team to update their Zoning Code
and Implementation Plan (IP).

The City’s aims are to produce a
comprehensive, updated Zoning
Ordinance and IP grounded in
modern best practices, that ensures
compliance with federal and state
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ease of use, and implements updates
to the Land Use Plan (LUP), which
are concurrently underway.

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starting with a technical review of
the 1983 Zoning Code (Coastal
Implementation Plan), 1998 Zoning
Code for strengths and weaknesses
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GP and Land Use Plan (LUP). Based
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Zoning Ordinance and IP Revisions
memo, identifying revisions aimed
at a more modern, streamlined
code, ensuring consistency with
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development standards.

LWC worked closely with the City
and the consultant team to prepare
an updated Zoning Ordinance
and Coastal Implementation Plan,
focusing on greater consistency,
modern uses, and regulations
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(including appealable and non-
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coastal access, and parking, as
well as revisions to overlay zones,
development standards, and the
permitting process.
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Coastal Implementation Plan are
anticipated to be submitted to the
California Coastal Commission
in 2026, with adoption of the new
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STATUS:

In Progress
TIMEFRAME:

June 2019 - Present
BUDGET:
$179,000
REFERENCE:

Scot Graham
Community Development Director
City of Pismo Beach
760 Mattie Rd
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 773-4658
[email protected]
PARTNER:

Dudek
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LW C was hired as part of the General
Plan Update Team to lead the Market
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Development Element Update for the
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2011 - 2013
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Bruce Buckingham (Former)
Meghan Martin (Current)
Community Development
Director
City of Grover Beach
154 South Eighth Street
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 473-4520
[email protected]
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early 2011. West Grand Avenue is a

1.3-mile commercial stretch running
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zoned for commercial uses, but with
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CITY OF SEAL BEACH
Zoning Code Amendments and Objective Design Standards
The City of Seal Beach hired LWC to
prepare Zoning Code amendments
required by state law to fully
implement the City’s 6th Cycle
Housing Element, including new
Objective Design Standards that
would apply to a new high-density
residential mixed-use zoning district.

LWC worked closely with the City
to create standards to support City
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design standards, and analyses
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developed to complement the
development regulations of the new
base district.

The standards were developed in
accordance with the policies of the
Los Alamitos Airport Land Use Plan
as well as the Local Coastal Program.

The Zoning Code Amendments are
anticipated to be adopted by the end
of 2025, pending the completion of
the CEQA process.

LWC was also hired in fall 2023
to assist the City in adopting
its 6th Cycle Housing Element,
securing a letter of substantial
compliance from the California
Department of Housing and
Community Development.

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In Progress
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March 2022 - Present
BUDGET:
$279,000
REFERENCE:

Shaun Temple, AICP
Interim Community
Development Director
City of Seal Beach
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 431-2527 ext. 1313
[email protected]
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Completed July 2025
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June 2025 - July 2025
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Anna Neumann
Harbormaster
Noyo Harbor District
19101 S. Harbor District
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
(707) 964-4719
[email protected]
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Dudek (Lead)
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Program Update (BEVRI Plan) and
aimed to create a roadmap for coastal
resiliency with an eye for balancing
economic development and
environmental stewardship.

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capital projects such as infrastructure
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Grants -Require little upfront costs and
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investment to fund projects without
burdening the public budget or
increasing public debt, particularly for
large-scale infrastructure projects
The project was delivered on time and
within budget in July of 2025.

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Special District Analysis, Noyo Harbor
Attachment 4
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Lisa Wise, AICP,San Luis Obispo
LWC President/CEO, Principal-in Charge
Lisa will support the LWC team through review and
approval of all deliverables and ensure that LWC complies with the tenants of the agreement.

David Bergman, Los Angeles
LWC Director (Project Director)
David will lead the market analysis, develop
strategies for evaluating adaptation measures, infrastructure and real estate valuations, tax implications, develop financial models, conduct economic analysis, and support the public outreach effort.

Jen Murillo, AICP, San Luis Obispo
LWC Director (Project Manager)
Jen will lead the assessment, evaluation and
update of zoning regulations and ensure that all deliverables are completed on time, meet or exceed the expectations of the City and California Coastal Commission and manage all communication with the City and lead LWC's public outreach.

Ethan Stan, AICP, San Luis Obispo
LWC Lead Associate
Ethan will conduct research and evaluation of the
existing code, develop draft update material, support outreach, and ensure consistency with the Safety Element and Parks, Recreation, and Access updates and compliance with the California Coastal Commission requirements.

Jadon Gershon-Friedberg, Los Angeles
Associate
Jadon will support the development of economic
and fiscal analysis methodologies and assessments and cost benefit analysis.

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CITY OF PISMO BEACH | GENERAL PLAN / LOCAL COASTAL PLAN SAFETY AND PARKS RECREATION & ACCESS | 23LISA WISE CONSULTING, INC. 2025 RATES
The table below lists hourly rates per staff level.

Staff Level Hourly Rate
Principal $299
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WORK PROGRAM
Understanding
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Element, based on an updated Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan, which would also be
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Title 14 section 13512. The economic impact analysis will be based on the results from the updated sea level rise vulnerability assessment. This memorandum will include
analysis methodology for infrastructure replacement cost and recreational value loss, in addition to direct property impacts. Direct property impacts are anticipated to consist of market value or real property value loss, structural damage, demolition, and cleanup costs. LWC assumes
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Council Agenda 1-20-2026 9.I-59

CITY OF PISMO BEACH | GENERAL PLAN / LOCAL COASTAL PLAN SAFETY AND PARKS RECREATION & ACCESS | 31LISA WISE CONSULTING, INC.

PROPOSED FEE
City of Pismo - SLR Vulnerability Assessment, and Adaptation Study, Economic Analysis, LCP Update, and Zoning Code Update Prepared by Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc.

September 26, 2025
Hours Fee Hours Fee Hours Fee Hours Fee Hours Fee Hours Fee TASK 4A Economic Impact Analysis

4.1 Economic Impact Analysis Methodology 2 598$ 8 2,080$ 4 720$ 20 3,600$ 20 3,300$ 54 10,298$

4.2 Economic Impact Analysis Model 2 598$ 8 2,080$ 2 360$ 20 3,600$ 40 6,600$ 72 13,238$

4.3 Fiscal Impact Analysis 8 2,392$ 40 10,400$ 12 2,160$ 32 5,760$ 100 16,500$ 192 37,212$

4.4 Administrative Draft Economic Impact
Analysis 4 1,196$ 20 5,200$ 8 1,440$ 16 2,880$ 60 9,900$ 108 20,616$

4.5 Public Draft Economic Impact Analysis 2 598$ 10 2,600$ 4 720$ 8 1,440$ 20 3,300$ 44 8,658$

4.6 Final Economic Impact Analysis 1 299$ 8 2,080$ 2 360$ 6 1,080$ 16 2,640$ 33 6,459$ SUBTOTAL - TASK 4A 19 5,681$ 94 24,440$ 32 5,760$ 102 18,360$ 256 42,240$ 503 96,481$ TASK 4B Cost Benefit Analysis

4.7 Cost Benefit Analysis Methodology 2 598$ 8 2,080$ 4 720$ 2 360$ 16 2,640$ 32 6,398$

4.8 Cost Benefit Analysis Model 2 598$ 8 2,080$ 2 360$ 2 360$ 40 6,600$ 54 9,998$

4.9 Administrative Draft Cost Benefit
Analysis 4 1,196$ 20 5,200$ 8 1,440$ 4 720$ 60 9,900$ 96 18,456$

4.10 Public Draft Cost Benefit Analysis 2 598$ 10 2,600$ 4 720$ 2 360$ 20 3,300$ 38 7,578$

4.11 Final Cost Benefit Analysis 1 299$ 6 1,560$ 2 360$ 2 360$ 12 1,980$ 23 4,559$ SUBTOTAL - TASK 4B 11 3,289$ 52 13,520$ 20 3,600$ 12 2,160$ 148 24,420$ 243 46,989$ TASK 5 Visioning and Public Outreach

5.1 Workshop (1)2 598$ 8 2,080$ 12 2,160$ 4 720$ 8 1,320$ 34 6,878$ SUBTOTAL - TASK 5 2 598$ 8 2,080$ 12 2,160$ 4 720$ 8 1,320$ 34 6,878$ TASK 9 Zoning Code/IP Updates

9.1 Analysis for ZC/IP Amendments 2 598$ 6 1,560$ 12 2,160$ - -$ 20 3,300$ 40 7,618$

9.2 Administrative Draft ZC/IP Amendments 2 598$ 16 4,160$ 24 4,320$ - -$ 40 6,600$ 82 15,678$

9.3 Public Review Draft ZC/IP Amendments 1 299$ 8 2,080$ 12 2,160$ - -$ 20 3,300$ 41 7,839$

9.4 Public Hearing Drafts ZC/IP
Amendments 1 299$ 10 2,600$ 12 2,160$ - -$ 16 2,640$ 39 7,699$

9.5 Final ZC/IP Amendments - -$ 2 520$ 4 720$ - -$ 6 990$ 12 2,230$ SUBTOTAL - TASK 9 6 1,794$ 42 10,920$ 64 11,520$ - -$ 102 16,830$ 214 41,064$ TASK 10 Team/Local Public Meets/Local Hearings

10.1 Team Calls (10)2 598$ 12 3,120$ 18 3,240$ 2 360$ 4 660$ 38 7,978$

10.2 Study Sessions (2)2 598$ 20 5,200$ 32 5,760$ - -$ 20 3,300$ 74 14,858$

10.3 Public Hearings (2)2 598$ 28 7,280$ 40 7,200$ - -$ 32 5,280$ 102 20,358$

10.4 Coastal Commission Calls (4)2 598$ 6 1,560$ 8 1,440$ - -$ 2 330$ 18 3,928$

10.5 Project Management/Coordination 6 1,794$ 20 5,200$ 24 4,320$ - -$ 2 330$ 52 11,644$ SUBTOTAL - TASK 10 14 4,186$ 86 22,360$ 122 21,960$ 2 360$ 60 9,900$ 284 58,766$ Project Total 52 15,548$ 282 73,320$ 250 45,000$ 120 21,600$ 574 94,710$ 1,278 250,178$ Contingency (10%)25,018$
Project Total with Contingency 275,196$
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City of Pismo - SLR Vulnerability Assessment, and Adaptation Study, Economic Analysis, LCP Update, and Zoning Code Update Principal Director
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Council Agenda 1-20-2026 9.I-60

Pismo Beach City CouncilJanuary 20, 2026

Pismo Beach City Council
January 20, 2026