Agenda packet — Rolling Hills City Council, August 24, 2026 (part 2 of 3)

Proposal for Municipal Stormwater Consulting Services
for the City of Rolling Hills Regulatory Compliance and Program Implementation
Submitted: 2026.07.21
Prepared for: City of Rolling Hills
Attn: Christian Horvath
Assistant to the City Manager / City Clerk
2 Portuguese Bend Rd
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Prepared by: John L. Hunter and Associates
6131 Orangethorpe Ave #300
Buena Park, CA 90620
Cameron McCullough Michelle Staffield
Project Manager Alternate Project Manager
[email protected] [email protected]
562.726.4259 562.802.4890

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Proposal for Municipal Stormwater Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 Table of Contents

1. Understanding ofthe Scope of Work 1

2. Organization, Credentials and Experience 10

2.1 Firm’s Experience with Projects of Similar Scope 10

2.2 Municipal NPDES Program Experience 11

2.3 SCW Program Experience 11

2.4 Project Team 14

2.4.1 Key Personnel 14

2.4.2 Support Staff 15

2.4.3 Sub-Consultants 15

2.5 Relevant Experience 16

2.6 Client References 19

3. Additional Information 20
Attachment A: JLHA Resumes 21
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1. Understanding ofthe Scope of Work
Through decades of managing MS4 NPDES programs for smaller cities, we understand that compliance with the MS4 Permit presents a unique operational challenge for a municipality like Rolling Hills. Our understanding comes not only from serving as an extension of City staff, but from representing these programs before regulators. This includes successfully guiding cities through MS4 NPDES program audits, including recent audits for Fountain Valley (2026), Fullerton (2026), Orange (2026), Compton (2024), Los Angeles (2024), and South Gate (2024).

With limited internal staff and competing priorities, municipalities require an approach that achieves compliance while integrating smoothly into daily operations. Because our business model is built on providing programmatic environmental compliance for public agencies, we understand where the NPDES program sits relative to the City’s broader priorities and budgetary constraints.

We focus on necessary MS4 Permit actions to keep the program organized, effective, and ready for regulatory review without creating extra administrative work.

We design our services around this efficiency, which is driven by a regional economy of scale.

Because we manage elements of NPDES programs for over 50 local public agencies, we are able to share administrative overhead. We pass the resulting efficiencies to the City, particularly in regional meetings and updates, client representation, technical assistance, compliance reporting, record keeping, public outreach, and staff training.
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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 Task 1 – Program Planning, Regulatory Support and Coordination: Consultant shall perform project management and program coordination activities necessary to deliver the scope of services in a timely and cost-efficient manner. These activities may include coordination and planning, meetings and regular communication with City staff on action items and pending decisions needed, assistance in drafting staff reports on items of importance to the City’s stormwater program, as well as overall project and budget management.

This task may also include attendance and participation in online meetings with other Regional MS4 Permittee representatives and stakeholders to share information, resources and address challenges cooperatively; examples of such meetings include Los Angeles Permit Group meetings and as-needed LA Water Board workshops or meetings. To the extent the Consultant performs these activities for multiple clients, the Consultant’s time for these activities shall be distributed proportionately among those clients. For example, if Consultant attends a meeting on behalf of two clients, the City should only be invoiced for half of that time.

We understand that NPDES regulation is expansive, complex, and at times esoteric. Each year we respond to hundreds of technical assistance requests related to the MS4 Permit, WMGs, and Measure W. Through that experience, we will be prepared to respond swiftly and precisely with all such requests from the City.

Working across 50 public agencies gives us visibility into the LA Water Board’s shifting enforcement priorities, allowing us to keep our clients prepared for changing regulatory areas of focus. This includes experience helping municipalities address Mandatory Minimum Penalties (MMPs) for TMDL exceedances, such as our recent management of the MMP response effort for Machado Lake and support provided to neighboring Lomita and Rancho Palos Verdes.

Our Team Project Manager and Alternate Project Manager ensure services are provided on time, within the budget, and are of high quality, and also serves as the main points-of-contact. The team is organized so there is more than one expert (“lead”) for any task listed in the City’s RFP, and that more than one team member can serve as a point-of contact. This “good” redundancy, combined with a team that is independently capable of providing multiple tasks, provides additional assurance that all tasks will be completed on schedule.

We understand that our clients prefer updates and reports that are clear, concise, and focused on action items and key points. Our approach is to provide project and program status updates (e.g., staff reports) using the frequencies and methods preferred by City staff. We can provide this service through in-person meetings, video conferences, phone calls, emails, and texting. As the NPDES program develops, we will be available to the City and will also provide technical assistance. Summary reports on proposed changes and modifications to the stormwater program 2

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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 will be prepared for City review and comment. Any action items required by the City as a result of program updates will be conveyed via email or phone call as soon as possible.

Our team will participate in regional, watershed, and co-permittee meetings to represent the City's interests, coordinate on compliance strategies, and track regulatory developments. To satisfy the RFP requirement for a list of meeting schedules, we will prepare for and attend monthly NPDES LA Permit Group and Ad Hoc Meetings (typically held on the second Wednesday of each month). We will also participate in LA County Workshops and Technical Working Group Meetings and LA Water Board Workshops and Hearings as they are scheduled. When representing multiple municipal clients concurrently at any of these meetings, the hours billed to the City will be reduced proportionately using the 1/N billing formula specified in the City’s RFP.

Task 2 – Annual Report Preparation: Consultant shall prepare the City’s Individual Annual Report following the required format and content in the Regional MS4 Permit Attachments E, H and I and any supplemental guidance memoranda distributed by LA Water Board staff. Consultant shall provide City staff a detailed list of information needed to complete the Individual Annual Report by September 1, 2026. Consultant shall prepare a draft Individual Annual Report for City staff review by November 2, 2026. Consultant shall discuss the results of the Sepulveda Canyon continuous flow monitoring in the City’s Individual Annual Report and include a summary attachment to be provided by the monitoring consultant. Consultant shall incorporate City staff comments and prepare a final version of the Individual annual report for the City staff’s approval and City Manager’s certification no later than December 7, 2026. Consultant shall submit the final assembled report with City Manager’s certification to the LA Water Board in accordance with LA Water Board staff guidance by the December 15, 2026 Regional MS4 Permit deadline. Following submittal of the Individual Annual Report to the LA Water Board, Consultant shall provide City staff an electronic copy of the submitted Individual Annual Report including all attachments, along with a link to a digital folder containing supporting files for City staff to download and file for its records.

To support the 2025-2026 individual annual report preparation, City staff will provide Consultant with the trash monitoring Excel files prepared by its trash monitoring consultant for the reporting year to include with the Individual Annual Report and a copy of the 2024-2025 Individual Annual Report for reference.

We will prepare, format, and submit the City’s Individual Annual Report to the LA Water Board by the December 15, 2026 deadline, maintaining compliance with Regional MS4 Permit Attachments E, H, and I.

To minimize administrative workload, we prepopulate the Individual Annual Report with all available data before requesting input from the City. As regular users of the WRAMPS platform, we manage the required volumetric data reporting and provide annual updates to the platform’s development team. We execute the reporting process according to the following schedule:
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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 ● September 1, 2026: We issue targeted information request forms to City staff strictly for outstanding information.
● November 2, 2026: We submit the Draft Individual Annual Report for City review. This draft integrates program status assessments, the Sepulveda Canyon continuous flow monitoring results, and the City’s trash monitoring files. ● December 7, 2026: We deliver the final Individual Annual Report and incorporate City staff comments for City Manager certification.
● December 15, 2026: We submit the assembled, certified report to the LA Water Board.

Following submission, we provide City staff with an electronic copy of the report, all attachments, and a digital folder link containing all supporting files for City records.

By pre-populating data and relying on targeted information requests, we reduce the time City staff spends compiling reports. Tracking precise internal and external deadlines ensures the City maintains its permit compliance status without scheduling delays.

Task 3 – Safe Clean Water (Measure W) Municipal Program Assistance: Consultant shall assist City staff by preparing the required Municipal SCW Annual Plan and Annual Expenditure Report which are due on April 1, 2027 and December 31, 2026, respectively, and must be prepared and submitted via the SCW online reporting tool in accordance with the structure and content required by LACFCD. This may also include as-needed support to City staff in assembling requested information for the independent audit of Municipal SCW funds due in March 2027 for the preceding three fiscal years (FY2023-24, FY2024-25, and FY2025-26). Additionally, since Tasks 3, 4 and Task 8 in this Scope of Services have been included in the City’s SCW Annual Plan for FY2026-27 as eligible costs to be covered by the City’s Municipal SCW funds, Consultant shall annotate its monthly invoices to the City to indicate which costs by task are to be charged against the City’s Municipal SCW funds. Consultant shall also maintain an Excel file tracking its cumulative Municipal SCW-eligible activities throughout the fiscal year.

We will request Annual Plan and Annual Expenditure Report information from City staff. We will review the responses with City staff and incorporate comments into a Draft Annual Plan and Draft Annual Expenditure Report. Our comments will include identifying and providing solutions to any issues that could result in noncompliance with the District's Fund Transfer Agreement. We will update the SCWP Reporting Module database and based on available data we will prepare responses to program status and assessment elements of the Draft Annual Plan and Annual Expenditure Report. We will then submit the Annual Expenditure Report by December 31, and the Annual Plan by April 1.

We are available to assist the City and its SCW auditor with the independent triennial audit (covering FY2023-26). To support this process, we will designate eligible Municipal SCW costs by task on all monthly invoices submitted to the City.

We also maintain a list of funded activities of jurisdictions throughout the County to provide the City with examples of eligible projects that maximize the utility of local funds. When applicable, we 4

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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 help identify and develop specific project features—such as nature-based solutions and community co-benefits—that optimize how projects score under SCWP funding frameworks.

Task 4 – Public Information and Participation Program Assistance: Consultant shall assist City staff in documentation and tracking of required metrics on the City’s Public Information and Participation Program (PIPP) activities to meet specific Regional MS4 Permit Part VIII.D and Peninsula WMP requirements activities. Required metrics include the (1) date of activity; (2) method of dissemination, (3) targeted behavior; (4) targeted pollutant; (5) targeted audience; (6) culturally effective methods; (7) metric(s) for measuring effectiveness of activity and related information as appropriate for measuring effectiveness of the outreach. Consultant will work with City staff to track and compile the necessary metrics for incorporation into the City's Individual Annual Report. Consultant shall also advise and assist the City as needed in its efforts to disseminate public outreach materials and encourage community engagement on stormwater related programs including review and recommendations for changes/additions to content on the City’s website, and recommendations for information to be disseminated to the public via the City’s Blue- newsletter. Consultant may assume that City staff will be responsible for making the recommended updates to its website content and disseminating the information via its e-newsletter.

Public Information and Participation Program (PIPP) requirements are managed through our AppSheet outreach tracking application, which simplifies data collection for the MS4 Annual Report such as the following: (1) date of activity; (2) method of dissemination, (3) targeted behavior; (4) targeted pollutant; (5) targeted audience; (6) culturally effective methods; and (7) metric(s) for measuring effectiveness of activity and related information as appropriate for measuring effectiveness of the outreach. We will then compile these metrics into a spreadsheet database.

We maintain an extensive repository of pre-built, multi-lingual outreach materials—including custom brochures, posters, and website content. We are available to develop materials at the City’s request which can be made in multiple languages, including Spanish and Chinese. We can modify our existing materials for City distribution, or we can develop new materials at the request of the City. We will coordinate with the City's existing media channels to maximize local participation in regional environmental events.

We will review and recommend updates to the City’s website and recommend new topics for the City’s Blue-newsletter such as 2021 MS4 Permit requirements and SCWP reporting and public participation. We are also available to handle community engagement. We can identify local events for material distribution, come with (or provide to City staff) popular giveaway items, and handle public demonstrations using an interactive 3D Enviroscape® watershed model. 5

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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 Task 5 – Planning & Land Development and Construction Programs Support: Consultant shall prepare and deliver annual training for Planning, Building & Safety Plan Check, and Public Works staff on the Planning & Land Development Program requirements of the Regional MS4 Permit part VIII.F. The method of delivery of the training may be in the form of a virtually accessible recorded presentation with short online assessment and/or a an online live training session, depending on City staff’s preference. Consultant shall provide a method for documentation of municipal employee and contracted staff training for City’s records.

Consultant shall submit project information collected on planned or completed Priority Development Projects from the 2025-2026 reporting year into the WRAMPS2 online database by November 2nd for annual reporting purposes; Consultant may assume no more than a few such projects per reporting year typically occur in the City.

Consultant shall prepare and deliver training for Planning, Building & Safety, and Public Works staff on the Construction Program requirements of the Regional MS4 Permit Part VIII.G. The method of delivery of the training may be in the form of a virtually accessible recorded presentation with a short online assessment to document completed training and/or an online live training session, depending on City staff’s preference. The training content provided by Consultant shall be intended to ensure that all municipal staff whose primary duties are related to implementing the construction stormwater program in Part VIII.G of this Order receive appropriate training. Consultant shall provide a method for documentation of municipal employee and contracted staff training for City’s records. An allocation of time shall also be included in this task for Consultant to track construction sites located within the City that are enrolled in the Statewide Construction General Permit through the State Water Board’s online SMARTS system and to advise City staff of potential new sites and/or issues of concern related to such sites based on online review of SMARTS documentation.

We will work with the City to provide training to new and current staff. This may include but is not limited to plan reviewers, planners, building officials, inspectors, permit techs, and engineers. Note that we have already prepared generalized training materials, so preparation expenses for training are minimized. Our approach to staff training is to provide key personnel with the essential elements of the MS4 Permit relevant to their job. We emphasize the internal staff process and specific job responsibilities.

Our training sessions incorporate real-world scenarios logged over decades of working with smaller cities. Although we have excellent training materials, including a dedicated training portal and over 100 technical illustrations, we emphasize dialog and Q&A with City staff. We also provide slide presentations, key program forms, templates, and documentation. For staff members unable to attend live or virtual sessions, our online portal automatically logs completion to ensure the City maintains complete compliance records for regulatory audits.

We will complete as much of any required NPDES Compliance Report (e.g., WMP Progress Report) as possible with the City’s available data. For the remaining data we will develop 6

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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 information request forms, provide them to applicable City staff, update the County’s WRAMPS2.ORG database, and incorporate volumetric management results into the Draft Bi-Annual Progress Reports for City review by November 2.

We are available to update construction inventory records upon receiving and availability of records from the City. We can also track site enrollment and inventory detail on the State Water Resource Control Board’s SMARTS website.

Task 6 – Public Agency Activities Program Support: Consultant shall prepare and deliver training for targeted City management staff consistent with Regional MS4 Permit VIII.A.3. The method of delivery of the training may either be in the form of a virtually accessible recorded presentation with a short online assessment, an online live training session or an in-person training session, depending on City staff’s preference. Consultant shall provide a method for documentation of municipal employee and contracted staff training for City’s records. Upon request, Consultant will also provide review of new or renewing municipal contracts to make contract-specific recommendations on the appropriate incorporation of Regional MS4 Permit requirements and the training self-certification provision of the Regional MS4 Permit (VIII.A.3.c.).

We will work with the City to provide training to new and current staff. This may include but is not limited to Public Works O&M staff. Note that we have already prepared generalized training materials, so preparation expenses for training are minimized. Our approach to staff training is to provide key personnel with the essential elements of the MS4 Permit relevant to their job. We emphasize the internal staff process and specific job responsibilities.

We can also assist the City with reviewing new or renewing municipal contracts, and provide boilerplate contract language.

Task 7– Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program Support: Consultant shall prepare and deliver in-person or virtually accessible annual training for City staff on the identification, investigation and reporting of illicit discharges to the MS4. As specified in the Regional MS4 Permit Part VIII.A.3.e, IDDE training should address, at a minimum, the following:
• Illicit connection and discharge identification, including definitions and examples, • Investigation,
• Elimination,
• cleanup,
• reporting, and
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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 • documentation.

The method of delivery of the training may be in the form of a virtually accessible recorded presentations with a short online assessment and/or an online live training session or an in-person training session, depending on City staff’s preference. Consultant shall also provide as-needed regulatory advice to City staff in addressing occasional reports of or responses to illicit discharges received by the City.

We will work with the City to provide training to new and current staff. This may include but is not limited to Code Enforcement staff. Note that we have already prepared generalized training materials, so preparation expenses for training are minimized. Our approach to staff training is to provide key personnel with the essential elements of the MS4 Permit relevant to their job. We emphasize the internal staff process and specific job responsibilities.

We are available to provide ongoing technical assistance to City staff by sharing regulatory expertise, instructing on current best practices, and transmitting practical working knowledge of IDDE compliance.

Task 8 – Watershed Management Program Adaptive Management & Progress Reporting: This subtask shall provide for Consultant to attend and represent City’s interests at six (6) Peninsula WMG meetings per year and any additional as needed coordination meetings among the Peninsula WMG. Additionally, this subtask shall provide for Consultant to attend six (6) coordination calls with the CIMP consulting team to support implementation and adaptive management decisions on the City’s behalf. Time for participation in quarterly Harbor Regional Monitoring Coalition meetings and review and comment on the draft Harbor Toxics TMDL Annual Monitoring Report shall also be included in this task. All such meetings are held online. Consultant shall provide technical/regulatory review and comment on the draft annual CIMP monitoring reports to be prepared by the CIMP Consultant.

Consultant shall provide technical/regulatory review and comment on the City’s behalf on the draft semi-annual progress reports prior to finalization and submittal to the LA Water Board; although the consultant for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes will lead the semi-annual progress report preparation, it is necessarily a cooperative effort and therefore Consultant will also assist in providing as-needed narrative sections for progress reports covering activities implemented by the City. Consultant shall also update the City’s watershed control measure information semi-annually in WRAMPS2 for submittal to the watershed lead. 8

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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 To the extent the Consultant performs any of the foregoing activities for multiple clients, the Consultant’s time for these activities shall be distributed proportionately among those municipal clients. As part of this task, Consultant shall also provide technical/regulatory review and comment on the City’s Sepulveda canyon annual continuous flow monitoring data deliverables that are key to maintaining the City’s deemed compliance status with TMDLs.

We will represent the City at all required Peninsula WMG and Harbor Regional Monitoring Coalition meetings and execute all required technical reviews for CIMP, WMP, and Sepulveda Canyon data.

Through our services to Rancho Palos Verdes, we assist with the coordination of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Watershed Management Group (WMG). We will prepare for and attend the six Peninsula WMG coordination meetings, the six CIMP coordination calls, and quarterly Harbor Regional Monitoring Coalition meetings. When representing multiple municipal clients concurrently at any meeting, the hours billed to the City will be reduced proportionately.

We track water quality results at CIMP monitoring locations to identify potential exceedances before they result in Notices of Violation. We will provide technical and regulatory review of the draft annual CIMP monitoring reports, the draft Harbor Toxics TMDL Annual Monitoring Report, and the City’s Sepulveda Canyon annual continuous flow monitoring data to maintain the City's deemed compliance status. For compliance reporting, we will review the draft semi-annual progress reports, provide necessary narrative sections for City-implemented activities, and update the City's watershed control measure information semi-annually in WRAMPS2.

By analyzing monitoring trends alongside the WMP, we help the City identify future stormwater projects to address water quality issues. This allows the City to advocate its interests effectively and understand long-term compliance expenditures.
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2. Organization, Credentials and Experience
Established in 1985, JLHA is an environmental consulting corporation specializing in assisting municipalities implement water quality and conservation programs. We currently implement elements of these programs to 52 local public agencies. Specific programs we assist with include point source pollution prevention (NPDES, TMDL, stormwater, watershed management, sewer spills), nonpoint source pollution prevention, water conservation, and recycling. Services include program administration, planning, reporting, and funding, as well as inspections, engineering, monitoring, public education, and training. Detailed qualifications and experience are provided within this package.

All staff operate out of our office at 6131 Orangethorpe Ave, Suite 300, in Buena Park, California.

JLHA consists of 25 staff. This includes one principal, two directors, three managers, four senior technical specialists, thirteen technical specialists, and two business administrators. Staff credentials include certified professionals in engineering, stormwater quality, BMP (Best Management Practice) inspection, erosion control, SWPPP development and implementation, and environmental assessment.

2.1 Firm’s Experience with Projects of Similar Scope
We specialize in assisting cities implement water quality and conservation programs, including NPDES/pollution prevention, watershed management, sewer spill prevention, water conservation, and recycling. We are uniquely qualified to provide the requested services due to our extensive experience and expertise in MS4 NPDES Permit compliance within the Greater Los Angeles area.

We have a proven history of successfully executing similar contracts, demonstrating our reliability, commitment to quality project delivery, and capacity to manage multiple task orders efficiently.

For 25 years, we have specialized in these services, which include program administration, monitoring and reporting, program funding, compliance planning, studies, and minimum control measure implementation. In addition, our Project Team includes multiple staff members with 10 to 20+ years of experience implementing and managing local MS4 Permit Programs in LA County.

Our ability to repeatedly resolve the complex regulatory issues associated with these MS4 Permit services has resulted in a significant local client base: We currently provide MS4 NPDES services to 50 cities in LA and Orange County, 39 of which are in LA County. Working with nearly half of LA County's cities has given us the opportunity to experience and address the regulatory challenges for municipalities of all sizes and in all watershed regions. Because we manage a wide range of assignments throughout the region, our approach is built on being highly responsive and staying closely coordinated with City staff. This active partnership ensures that every assignment is completed on time and within budget.

We also understand that some MS4 Permit requirements are specific to a City’s hydrologic location. Our extensive work with Rolling Hills’ neighbors gives us an unparalleled understanding of these requirements. Due to our work with Rolling Hills’ neighbors, we also participate in the same Watershed Management Groups, Watershed Management Programs, and Watershed Area 10

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2.2 Municipal NPDES Program Experience
Our firm’s experience in Municipal NPDES begins with the inception of MS4 NPDES Permits in the 1990s. Table 1 is a complete list of the MS4 NPDES services we provide to 50 local municipal clients, as well as our years of service. This includes nearby cities, such as Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lomita, Long Beach, and Rancho Palos Verdes. The following is a list of recent MS4 NPDES Service Highlights:
● Audit preparation. Assisting Compton, Diamond Bar, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Glendale, Los Angeles, Orange, South Gate, and Villa Park in MS4 NPDES audits. (2019-2026.) ● Watershed planning. Updating WMPs for the Lower LA River, Lower San Gabriel River, and Peninsula Cities Watershed Groups, and the City of Long Beach. (2021-2025.) ● Compliance reporting. Completing over 120 NPDES compliance reports per year. (2026) ● Inspections. Conducting over 10,000 BMP inspections and follow-ups per year. (2026) ● Plan review. Reviewing LID Plans/WQMPs and FOG Plans for 28 local agencies. (2026) ● Trash compliance. Assisting 42 cities achieve compliance with Trash TMDL and Statewide Trash Provisions requirements. (2026)

2.3 SCW Program Experience
Our firm’s experience in the Safe, Clean Water (SCW) Program begins with the inception of the Program in 2018. We provide this service to 33 local cities: See Table 2. Services include preparing Regional Program applications, Fund Transfer Agreement documents, Annual Plans, Municipal Annual Reports, Regional Mid-Year and Annual Report, Metrics & Measures Reports, providing general technical assistance, assisting with triennial audits, managing clients’ SCW portal, and representing clients in interactions with the Flood Control District’s SCW Program Team. 11

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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 Table 1. Active MS4 NPDES Program Clients and Services
Services offered with # of clients served
#1. Administration. Program oversight, City representation, or technical/regulatory support. 47 #2. Funding. Grant/SCW application and management and SCW Plan/Report preparation. 43 #3. Reporting. Annual, TMDL, WMP, and Monitoring Compliance Report preparation. 47 #4. Monitoring oversight. Oversight of surface water quality monitoring subcontractors. 21 #5. Planning. Program and project planning to comply with NPDES, TMDLs, and WMPs. 48 #6. Plan review. LID Plan, WQMP, SWPPP and other NPDES-related plan reviews. 27 #7. Trash provisions. Trash TMDL and Trash Provisions planning and implementation. 42 #8. Training. Staff training in NPDES requirements, either in-person, remote, or online. 42 #9. Field inspections. BMP inspections (construction, industrial/commercial, municipal, or LID). 50 #10. Public outreach. Public outreach content development and distribution. 41 Clients with services provided (see above) and years of service (50 cities and 1 JPA for 2 MOA Groups) Client Services provided Yrs Client Services provided Yrs Arcadia 1,2,3,5,7,8,9,10 31 Artesia 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10 12 Baldwin Park 1,2,3,5,9,10 6 Bellflower 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 <1 Buena Park 9 5 Burbank 1,2,3,5,7 9
Cerritos 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10 11 Compton 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10 6 Covina 1,3,5,6,8,9 18 Culver City 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10 3
Diamond Bar 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 19 Downey 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 15 Fountain Valley 5 5 Fullerton 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10 9
Glendale 1,2,3,5,7,8,9,10 13 Hawaiian Gardens 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10 14 Hawthorne 1,2,3,5,7,8,9,10 26 Hermosa Beach 1,2,3,5,7,8,9,10 6 Inglewood 1,2,3,5,7,8,9,10 11 La Habra 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10 15 La Mirada 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10 9 Laguna Woods 1,5,6,9 6
Lakewood 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 11 Lomita 1,2,3,5,7,8,9,10 11 Long Beach 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10 12 Los Angeles 1,5,8,9 4
Lynwood 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 12 Manhattan Beach 9 16
Monterey Park 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10 21 Norwalk 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 16 Paramount 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 12 Pasadena 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10 11 Placentia 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10 13 Pico Rivera 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 10 Rancho Palos Verdes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 32 Rolling Hills 7 17 San Gabriel 1,2,3,5,7,8,9,10 6 San Marino 1,2,3,5,7,8,9,10 6 Santa Fe Springs 2,3,4,6,9 10 Seal Beach 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10 21 Signal Hill 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 41 South El Monte 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10 9 South Gate 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 35 South Pasadena 1,2,3,5,7,8,9,10 21 Stanton 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10 18 Temple City 1,2,3,5,7,8,9,10 23 Villa Park 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10 13 West Covina 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10 11 West Hollywood 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10 31 Whittier 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 12 GWMA (LLAR WMG) 1,3,4,5 13 GWMA (LSGR WMG) 1,3,4,5 13
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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 Table 2. Active SCW Program Clients (33)
Client
Arcadia Artesia Baldwin Park Bellflower
Burbank Cerritos Compton Diamond Bar
Downey Glendale Hawaiian Gardens Hermosa Beach
Inglewood La Mirada Lakewood Lomita
Long Beach Lynwood Monterey Park Norwalk
Paramount Pico Rivera Rancho Palos Verdes San Gabriel
San Marino Santa Fe Springs Signal Hill South El Monte
South Pasadena Temple City West Covina West Hollywood
Whittier
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2.4 Project Team
The following is a list of key personnel and supporting staff roles assigned to this project, including their role and responsibilities and highlights of their relevant experience. The resumes of key personnel assigned to this project in Attachment A include detailed backgrounds and experiences.

2.4.1 Key Personnel
Name and role: John Hunter, Principal-in-Charge
Role description: Provides high-level strategic direction.

JLHA title / certs: Principal / Chemical PE
Yrs of experience: 30+ years in NPDES, 41 years with JLHA (founder).

Name and role: Cameron McCullough, Project Manager
Role description: Point of contact, co-leads project team, oversees budget, schedule, and quality.

JLHA title / certs: Director / CPSWQ, QSD/P, IGP ToR
Yrs of experience: 22 years in NPDES, 22 years with JLHA.

Name and role: Michelle Staffield, Alternate Project Manager / Plan Reviewer Role description: Point of contact, leads project delivery, and shares PM responsibilities.

JLHA title / certs: Senior Program Manager / Civil PE, CPSWQ, QSD/P Yrs of experience: 19 years in water quality, 11 years with JLHA.

Name and role: Jillian Brickey, Land Development Program SME Role description: Subject matter expert for SWPPP/LID Plan review and LID BMP installation.

JLHA title / certs: Director / CPSWQ, QSD/P, CGP ToR
Yrs of experience: 20 years in NPDES, 20 years with JLHA.

Name and role: Michelle Kim, Plan Reviewer
Role description: Reviews WQMPs, SWPPPs, and other surface water quality plans.

JLHA title / certs: Senior Program Manager / CPSWQ, QSD/P Yrs of experience: 19 years in water quality, 11 years with JLHA.

Name and role: Hugo Garcia, Trash Program SME
Role description: Serves as subject matter expert for Trash TMDL requirements.

JLHA title / certs: Program Manager / CPSWQ, CESSWI, QSD/P Yrs of experience: 14 years in NPDES, 14 years with JLHA.

Name and role: Glenn Cajar, Field Services Lead and SME Role description: Leads and serves as subject matter expert for field activities.

JLHA title / certs: Lead Specialist / CPESC, CESSWI, QSP, QISP Yrs of experience: 12 years in water quality, 12 years with JLHA. 14

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2.4.2 Support Staff
Name and role: Chris Chew, Senior Engineer
Role description: Plan reviewer.

JLHA title / certs: Civil Engineer / Civil PE
Yrs of experience: 11 years in water quality, 5 years with JLHA.

Name and role: Chris Smith, Alternate Field Services Lead Role description: Co-leads and serves as subject matter expert for inspections and investigation.

JLHA title / certs: Lead Specialist / CESSQI, QSP, QISP Yrs of experience: 13 years in water quality, 13 years with JLHA.

Name and role: Wilson Duong, Alternate Field Services Lead / Trash Provisions SME Role description: Co-leads and serves as subject matter expert for inspections and investigation, and Trash Program requirements.

JLHA title / certs: Lead Specialist / CPSWQ, CESSWI, QSD/P Yrs of experience: 10 years in water quality, 10 years with JLHA.

Name and role: Erick Barrales, Field Services Support
Role description: Conducts BMP inspections and investigations.

JLHA title / certs: Specialist II / CESSWI, QSP, QISP
Yrs of experience: 7 years in NPDES, 7 years with JLHA.

2.4.3 Sub-Consultants
We do not anticipate the need to enlist the assistance of sub-consultants to fulfill the scope of services. If it is determined that a subconsultant is needed to provide a specialized task, the City will be notified prior to approval.
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2.5 Relevant Experience
We understand the City requires the following MS4 Permit Compliance and Program services:
● Task 1 - Program Planning, Regulatory Support and Coordination ● Task 2 - Annual Report Preparation
● Task 3 - Safe Clean Water (Measure W) Municipal Program Assistance ● Task 4 - Public Information and Participation Program Assistance ● Task 5 - Planning & Land Development and Construction Programs Support ● Task 6 - Public Agency Activities Program Support
● Task 7 - Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program Support ● Task 8 – Watershed Management Program Adaptive Management & Progress Reporting Table 3 lists similar services provided by Project Team members to other municipal clients. A complete list of the recent clients and services provided can be found in Tables 1 and 2. The following is additional detail on our services for three (3) similar projects provided to neighboring cities:

City of Hawthorne, 2000-Present(Ongoing): We represent the City in Dominguez Channel WMG meetings and in interactions with regulators, provide regulatory and technical support, prepare the MS4 Annual Report and WMP Progress Report, update WRAMPS with volumetric data from private and public LID and regional projects, track, inspect, assist, and enforce at industrial/commercial facilities and large construction sites, track SMARTS for updates on sites under the NPDES CGP and IGP, respond to illicit discharge investigations, assist with Trash Provisions compliance planning and reporting, train City staff, track outreach metrics, and develop and distribute outreach materials and content.

City of Lomita, 2015-Present (Ongoing): We represent the City in Dominguez Channel WMG meetings and in interactions with regulators, provide regulatory and technical support, prepare the SCWP Annual Plan and Annual Report, prepare the MS4 Annual Report and WMP Progress Report, update WRAMPS with volumetric data from private and public LID and regional projects, track, inspect, assist, and enforce at industrial/commercial facilities and large construction sites, track SMARTS for updates on sites under the NPDES CGP and IGP, respond to illicit discharge investigations, assist with Trash Provisions compliance planning and reporting and Trash TMDL studies and reporting, train City staff, track outreach metrics, develop and distribute outreach materials and content, and assist with the development, funding, and promotion of regional stormwater capture projects, such as the Downtown Lomita Multi-Benefit Stormwater Project.

City of Rancho Palos Verdes, 1994-Present (Ongoing): We represent the City in Palos Verdes Peninsula WMG meetings and in interactions with regulators, provide regulatory and technical support, prepare the SCWP Annual Plan and Annual Report, prepare the MS4 Annual Report and WMP Progress Report, update WRAMPS with volumetric data from private and public LID and regional projects, track, inspect, assist, and enforce at industrial/commercial facilities and large construction sites, track SMARTS for updates on sites under the NPDES CGP and IGP, respond to 16

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Table 3. Firm Experience with Similar Contracted Work
Client Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Task 7 Task 8 Arcadia X X X X X X X X
Artesia X X X X X X X X
Baldwin Park X X X -- X X X X
Bellflower X X X X X X X X
Burbank X X X X -- -- -- X
Cerritos X X X X X X X X
Compton X X X X X X X X
Covina -- X -- -- X X X --
Culver City X X X X X X X X
Diamond Bar X X X X X X X X
Downey X X X X X X X X
Fullerton X X X X X X X X
Glendale X X X X X X X X
Hawaiian Gardens X X X X X X X X
Hawthorne X X X X X X X X
Hermosa Beach X X X X X X X X
Inglewood X X X X X X X X
La Habra X X X X X X X X
La Mirada X X X X X X X X
Lakewood X X X X X X X X
Lomita X X X X X X X X
Long Beach X X X X X X X X
Los Angeles -- -- -- -- X X X --
Lynwood X X X X X X X X
Monterey Park X X X X X X X X
Norwalk X X X X X X X X
Paramount X X X X X X X X
Pasadena X X X X X X X X
Pico Rivera X X X X X X X X
Placentia X X X X X X X X
Rancho Palos Verdes X X X X X X X X
San Gabriel X X X X X X X X
San Marino X X X X X X X X
Santa Fe Springs X X X X -- -- -- --
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Signal Hill X X X X X X X X
South El Monte X X X X X X X X
South Gate X X X X X X X X
South Pasadena X X X X X X X X
Stanton X X X X X X X X
Temple City X X X X X X X X
Villa Park X X X X X X X X
West Covina X X X X X X X X
West Hollywood X X X X X X X X
Whittier X X X X X X X X

GWMA (LLAR WMG) X -- -- -- -- -- -- --

GWMA (LSGR WMG) X -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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2.6 Client References
The following are five references for nearby cities where we provide similar services. Additional references from the clients listed in Tables 1 and 2 are available at the request of the City.

Reference 1: City of Hawthorne
Name and title: M. David Esfandi, Senior Engineer
Address: 4455 W. 126th Street Hawthorne, CA 90250
Phone/email: 310.349.2984 / [email protected] JLHA services: Municipal NPDES, SCW, and FOG Program assistance. See Sections 2.2 and

2.3, and Tables 1 and 2 for more information on services provided.

Reference 2: City of Hermosa Beach
Name and title: Doug Krauss, Environmental Programs Manager Address: 1315 Valley Dr, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Phone/email: (310) 750-3603 / [email protected]
JLHA services: Municipal NPDES, SCW, and CBR Program assistance. See Sections 2.2 and

2.3, and Tables 1 and 2 for more information on services provided.

Reference 3: City of Lomita
Name and title: Jenn Howell, P.E., Associate Engineer
Address: 24300 Narbonne Ave., Lomita, CA 90717
Phone/email: 310.325-7110 ext. 170 / [email protected] JLHA services: Municipal NPDES and SCW Program assistance. See Sections 2.2 and 2.3, and Tables 1 and 2 for more information on services provided.

Reference 4: City of Long Beach
Name and title: Colin Averill, P.E., Stormwater Division Manager Address: 333 W Ocean Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone/email: 562.570.6679 / [email protected] JLHA services: Municipal NPDES and SCW Program, and WMP/IMP assistance. See Sections 2.2 and 2.3, and Tables 1 and 2 for more information on services provided.

Reference 5: City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Name and title: Vanessa Hevener, Project Manager
Address: 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Phone/email: 310.544.5333 / [email protected]
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We acknowledge receipt of any and all addenda (e.g., Addendum 01) issued in association with this RFP. We accept all conditions as outlined in the RFP and City’s Sample Professional Services Agreement. We have no exceptions or suggested changes to note. 20

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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 John Hunter, PE Principal
Years of experience
30+ years in NPDES field
40 years with JLHA (founder)
Certifications
CA Professional Chemical Engineer
#4724
Education and Training
B.S. Chemical Engineering, CSULB
B.S. Biological Sciences, UCI
John Hunter specializes in assisting municipalities implement surface water quality programs. Specific programs he assists with include point source pollution prevention (NPDES, TMDLs, trash provisions, stormwater, watershed management, industrial waste and FOG control), and multi-benefit water quality/resilience (Safe, Clean Water Program). His services include program administration, planning, reporting, monitoring oversight, and funding. His relevant experience includes the following:

Principal-in-Charge for Watershed Management Program Assistance (2013-current) Lead consultant for the Lower Los Angeles River Watershed Group, the Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Group, the Peninsula Cities Watershed Group, and the Long Beach Near-shore watersheds.

Oversaw preparation and oversees continued development of the Watershed Management Programs for these groups.

Principal-in-Charge for TMDL Programs (2004-current)
Developed the Reach 1 Metals TMDL Implementation Plan on behalf of nine local agencies. The Plan was used as a source document for the Compliance Schedule in the Lower LA River WMP. Administered Trash DGR studies and associated compliance reports for multiple cities since 2004. Negotiated client interests with Regional Board staff. Obtained grant funding for and prepared the Hamilton Bowl BMP Study. The study evaluated different end-of-pipe trash capture systems for the Cities of Signal Hill and Long Beach.

Principal-in-Charge for Municipal NPDES Program services (1996-current) Tasks vary per client, including client representation with watershed groups and regulators, program administration, WMP/TMDL/trash prohibition compliance planning, reporting, studies, and oversight of control programs.

Clients: Downey, Lakewood, Rancho Palos Verdes, Signal Hill, South Gate.

Representation and Advocacy services (1996-current)
Tasks: Represents client interests in meetings with Regional Board staff/members regarding WMPs, TMDLs, and other MS4 Permit mandates. Has chaired the Los Angeles River Watershed Management Committee, Santa Monica Bay Bacterial TMDL J7 Subcommittee, and the LA Permit Group. Currently serves as technical lead for the Lower San Gabriel, Lower Los Angeles, and Peninsula Cities Watershed Management Groups.

Principal-in-Charge for Safe, Clean Water Program services (2018-current) Tasks include oversight of the preparation of Annual Plans, Annual Reports, Metrics and Measures Reports, assisting with audits, and providing general technical assistance.

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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 Cameron McCullough, CPSWQ, QSD/P, IGP ToR Director
Years of experience
22 years in the NPDES & FOG fields
22 years with JLHA
Certifications
CPSWQ, EnviroCert (#0842)
QSD/QSP, CASQA (#22706)
IGP ToR, CASQA (#079)
Education
M.S., Applied Mathematics, CSULB
B.S., Physics, CSULB
Cameron McCullough specializes in assisting municipalities implement surface water quality programs.

Specific programs he assists with include point source pollution prevention (NPDES, TMDLs, trash provisions, stormwater, watershed management, sewer spills, industrial waste and FOG control), nonpoint source pollution prevention (trash TMDLs), and multi-benefit water quality/resilience (Safe, Clean Water Program). His services include program administration, planning, reporting, monitoring oversight, funding, and staff training, as well as the management of inspections, investigations, field studies, and public outreach activities. His relevant experience includes the following:

Project Lead for Municipal NPDES Program services (2006-current) Tasks: Varies per client, including client representation with watershed groups and regulators, program administration, WMP/TMDL/trash prohibition compliance planning, staff training, reporting, studies, and oversight of control programs such as BMP inspections, investigations, and public outreach.

Clients: Arcadia, Burbank, Fountain Valley, Glendale, Los Angeles, San Gabriel, San Marino, South Pasadena, and Villa Park.

Project Lead for clienttraining services (2006-current) Tasks: Varies per client, including but not limited to developing client staff training materials, such as Learning Management Systems (LMSs), slide presentations, illustrations, and videos, as well as presenting.

Clients: Arcadia, Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Compton, Covina, Glendale, Diamond Bar, Downey, Fullerton, Hawaiian Gardens, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, La Habra, La Mirada, Lomita, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Lower LA River WMG, Lower SG River WMG, Lynwood, Monterey Park, Norwalk, Paramount, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, Placentia, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Gabriel, San Marino, Seal Beach, Signal Hill, South El Monte, South Pasadena, South Gate, Stanton, Temple City, and Villa Park.

Technical Lead for Watershed Management Program services (2014-current) Tasks: Provide technical assistance to two watershed management groups. Tasks include preparing and updating as-needed the WMP, CIMP, ROWD, Adaptive Management Reports, WMP Progress Reports, and Monitoring Reports, and serving as a representative of the Group.

Client: The Lower Los Angeles River Watershed Management Group and the Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Management Groups through contracts with the Gateway Water Management Authority.

Project Lead or Technical Supportfor MS4 NPDES Permit audit services (2006-current) Tasks: Varies per client, including representing cities in MS4 NPDES Permit compliance audits from Cal EPA and Federal EPA, compiling responses to records requests, and preparing response letters.

Clients: Compton (2024), Diamond Bar (2019), Fountain Valley (2026), Glendale (2020), Orange (2026), Seal Beach (2010, 2006), South Gate (2024), Stanton (2014, 2010), and Villa Park (2019).

Project Lead or Technical Supportfor Safe, Clean Water Program services (2018-current) Tasks: Varies per client, including preparing Annual Plans, Annual Reports, Metrics and Measures Reports, assisting with audits, and providing general technical assistance.

Clients: Arcadia, Baldwin Park, Bellflower, Burbank, Glendale, Paramount, San Gabriel, San Marino, South El Monte, South Pasadena, and West Covina.
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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 Michelle Staffield, PE, CPSWQ, QSD/P Senior Program Manager Years of experience
19 years in the water quality field
11 years with JLHA
Certifications
CA Professional Civil
Engineer (#88904)
CPSWQ, EnviroCert (#1136)
QSD, CASQA (#26529)
Education
M.S., Civil Engineering, LMU
B.S., Ecology, Behavior, & Evolution,
UCSD
Michelle Staffield specializes in assisting municipalities implement surface water quality programs. Specific programs she assists with include point source pollution prevention (NPDES, TMDLs, trash provisions, stormwater, and watershed management) and multi-benefit water quality/resilience (Safe, Clean Water Program). Her services include program administration, planning, reporting, monitoring oversight, funding, staff training, plan review, inspections, and public outreach. Her relevant experience includes the following:

Project Lead for Municipal NPDES Program services (2015-current) Tasks: Varies per client, including client representation with watershed groups and regulators, program administration, WMP/TMDL/trash prohibition compliance planning, staff training, reporting, studies, and oversight of control programs such as plan review, BMP inspections, investigations, and public outreach.

Clients: Culver City, Hawthorne, Rolling Hills, Compton, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lomita, Rancho Palos Verdes, Signal Hill, West Hollywood.

Project Lead for Watershed Management Program services (2021-current) Tasks: Leads Watershed Management Program Group administrative activities for the Peninsula Cities Watershed Management Group. Tasks include preparing and updating as-needed the WMP, CIMP, ROWD, Adaptive Management Reports, WMP Progress Reports, and Monitoring Reports, serving as a representative of the Group, and serving as a contact with neighboring watershed groups.

Client: Peninsula Cities Watershed Management Group through a contract with Rancho Palos Verdes.

Project Lead for MS4 NPDES Permit audit services (2024) Tasks: Prepared the City for and represented the City in an MS4 NPDES Permit compliance audit from Cal EPA and Federal EPA. Compiled responses to records requests and inquiries.

Client: Compton.

Municipal NPDES Program LID Plan/WQMP review (2015-current) Tasks: Review and approve LID Plans and WQMPs following MS4 Permit and City standards.

Clients: Covina, Culver City, Diamond Bar, Downey, Lakewood, Lynwood, Monterey Park, Norwalk, Paramount, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, Rancho Palos Verdes, Santa Fe Springs, Signal Hill, South El Monte, South Gate, West Covina, West Hollywood, Whittier, Fullerton, Laguna Woods, La Habra, Placentia, Seal Beach, Stanton, Villa Park.

Project Lead for Safe, Clean Water Program services (2018-current) Tasks: Varies per client, including preparing Annual Plans, Annual Reports, Metrics and Measures Reports, assisting with audits, and providing general technical assistance.

Clients: Compton, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lomita, Rancho Palos Verdes, Signal Hill, West Hollywood Jillian Brickey, CPSWQ, QSD/P, CGP ToR Director
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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 Years of experience
20 years providing NPDES services
20 years with JLHA
Certifications
CPSWQ, EnviroCert (#0845)
QSD/QSP, CASQA (#22731)
CGP ToR, CASQA
Education
M.S., Environmental Science, CSUF
B.S., Zoology, Cal State Poly Pomona
Jillian Brickey specializes in assisting municipalities implement surface water quality programs. Specific programs she assists with include point source pollution prevention (NPDES, TMDLs, trash provisions, stormwater, and watershed management), multi-benefit water quality/resilience (Safe, Clean Water Program), and conservation (used oil recycling, beverage container recycling, and water conservation). Her services include program administration, planning, reporting, monitoring oversight, funding, staff training, plan review, inspections, and public outreach. Her relevant experience includes the following:

Project Lead for Municipal NPDES Program services (2008-current) Tasks: Varies per client, including client representation with watershed groups and regulators, program administration, WMP/TMDL/trash prohibition compliance planning, staff training, reporting, studies, and oversight of control programs such as BMP inspections, investigations, and public outreach.

Clients: Artesia, Covina, Fullerton, Hawaiian Gardens, La Habra, Lakewood, Norwalk, Pasadena, Placentia, Santa Fe Springs, Seal Beach, South Gate.

Technical Lead for Watershed Management Program services (2014-current) Tasks: Provide technical assistance to three watershed management groups. Tasks include preparing and updating as-needed the WMP, CIMP, ROWD, Adaptive Management Reports, WMP Progress Reports, and Monitoring Reports, and serving as a representative of the Group.

Client: The Lower Los Angeles River Watershed Management Group and the Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Management Groups through contracts with the Gateway Water Management Authority, and the Nearshore Watershed through a contract with Long Beach.

Clients: Compton (2024), Diamond Bar (2019), Fountain Valley (2026), Orange (2026), Seal Beach (2010, 2006), South Gate (2024), Stanton (2014, 2010), and Villa Park (2019).

Municipal NPDES Program LID Plan/WQMP review (2008-current) Tasks: Review and approve LID Plans and WQMPs following MS4 Permit and City standards.

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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 Michelle Kim, CPSWQ, QSD/P Senior Program Manager
Years of experience
19 years in the water quality field
11 years with JLHA
Certifications
CPSWQ, EnviroCert (#1134)
QSD, CASQA (#26504)
EIT, NCEES (#141554)
Education
M.S., Civil Engineering, LMU
B.S., Environmental Science and
B.A., Public Health, UC Berkeley
Michelle Kim specializes in assisting municipalities implement surface water quality programs. Specific programs she assists with include point source pollution prevention (NPDES, TMDLs, trash provisions, stormwater, and watershed management) and multi-benefit water quality/resilience (Safe, Clean Water Program). Her services include program administration, planning, reporting, monitoring oversight, funding, staff training, plan review, inspections, and public outreach. Her relevant experience includes the following:

Clients: Cerritos, Diamond Bar, Downey, La Mirada, Long Beach, Lynwood, Monterey Park, Pico Rivera, Temple City, Whittier.

Project Lead for Watershed Management Program services (2021-current) Tasks: Leads Watershed Management Program Group administrative activities for three watershed management groups. Tasks include preparing and updating as-needed the WMP, (C)IMP, ROWD, Adaptive Management Reports, WMP Progress Reports, and Monitoring Reports, serving as a representative of the Group, and serving as a contact with neighboring watershed groups.

Municipal NPDES Program LID Plan/WQMP review (2015-current) Tasks: Review and approve LID Plans and WQMPs following MS4 Permit and City standards.

Technical Supportfor MS4 NPDES Permit audit services (2024) Tasks: Prepared the Project Lead for an MS4 NPDES Permit compliance audit from Cal EPA and Federal EPA. Compiled responses to records requests and inquiries.

Client: South Gate.

Clients: Cerritos, Diamond Bar, Downey, La Mirada, Long Beach, Lynwood, Monterey Park, Pico Rivera, Temple City, Whittier.
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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 Hugo Garcia, CPSWQ, CESSWI, QSD/P Program Manager
Years of experience
14 years in NPDES & FOG fields
14 years with JLHA
Certifications
CPSWQ, EnviroCert (#1183)
CESSWI, EnviroCert (#4769)

QSD/QSP, CASQA
Education and Training
B.S., Environmental Science, UCR
Professional Certificate in GIS
Basic Inspector Academy, Cal EPA
Spanish fluency
Hugo Garcia specializes in assisting municipalities implement surface water quality programs. Specific programs he assists with include point source pollution prevention (NPDES, TMDLs, trash provisions, stormwater, watershed management, sewer spills, industrial waste and FOG control), nonpoint source pollution prevention (trash TMDLs), and multi-benefit water quality/resilience (Safe, Clean Water Program). His services include program administration, planning, reporting, monitoring oversight, funding, and staff training, as well as the management of inspections, investigations, field studies, and public outreach activities. His relevant experience includes the following:

Project Lead for Municipal NPDES Program services (2012-current) Tasks: Varies per client, including client representation with watershed groups and regulators, program administration, WMP/TMDL/trash prohibition compliance planning, staff training, reporting, studies, and oversight of control programs such as BMP inspections, investigations, and public outreach.

Clients: Baldwin Park, Bellflower, Paramount, South El Monte, Stanton, West Covina.

Project Lead or Technical Supportfor Trash TMDL or Trash Provision services (2012-current) Tasks: Varies per client, including conducting DGR and PAC trash studies, preparing compliance plans and compliance reports, and planning and permitting the installation of trash capture devices.

Clients: Arcadia, Artesia, Baldwin Park, Bellflower, Burbank, Cerritos, Compton, Culver City, Diamond Bar, Downey, Glendale, Hawaiian Gardens, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, La Mirada, Lakewood, Lomita, Long Beach, Lynwood, Monterey Park, Norwalk, Paramount, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, San Gabriel, San Marino, Santa Fe Springs, Signal Hill, South El Monte, South Gate, South Pasadena, Temple City, West Covina, West Hollywood, Whittier, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia, Seal Beach, Stanton, and Villa Park.

Technical Supportfor MS4 NPDES Permit audit services (2024) Tasks: Prepared the City for and represented the City in an MS4 NPDES Permit compliance audit from Cal EPA and Federal EPA. Compiled responses to records requests and inquiries.

Client: South Gate.

Clients: Baldwin Park, Bellflower, Paramount, South El Monte, West Covina.

Project Lead for GIS services (2012-current)
Tasks: Varies per client, including the preparation of compliance maps for the statewide Trash Provisions and Trash TMDLs as well as Watershed Management Program groups.

Clients: The clients listed above, as well as the Lower LA River and Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Management Groups.
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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 Glenn Cajar, CPESC, CESSWI, QSD/P, QISP Senior Compliance Specialist Years of experience
12 years in NPDES/FOG
12 years with JLHA
Certifications
CPESC, EnviroCert (#16358)
CESSWI, EnviroCert (#4942)

QSD/QSP, QISP CASQA
Education and Training
B.S., Earth and Environmental Science, UCI
Basic Inspector Academy, Cal EPA
Spanish fluency
Glenn Cajar specializes in assisting municipalities implement surface water quality programs. Specific programs he assists with include point source pollution prevention: NPDES, stormwater, Industrial Waste, and FOG control. His services include inspections, investigations, field program oversight, compliance reporting, and staff training. His relevant experience includes the following:

Technical Lead for Field Inspection Programs (2023-current) Tasks: Varies per client, including training field inspectors, ensuring quality of field services provided, acting as a direct contact with clients for field activities, and supporting Project Leads and Managers.

Clients: Cerritos, Hermosa Beach, Lomita, Midway City Sanitary District, Monterey Park, Pasadena, Rancho Palos Verdes, Seal Beach, Signal Hill, South Pasadena, West Hollywood.

MS4 NPDES Program Inspector (industrial/commercial/construction/municipal) (2014-current) Tasks: Varies per client, including conducting BMP compliance inspections at industrial/commercial and municipal facilities and construction sites, assisting facilities under the NPDES Industrial General Permit with permitting, compliance, and SB205, educating site operators, assisting with enforcement actions, and responding to and resolving illicit discharge complaints.

Clients: Artesia, Cerritos, Downey, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lomita, Long Beach, Lynwood, Monterey Park, Norwalk, Paramount, Pasadena, Rancho Palos Verdes, Signal Hill, South El Monte, South Gate, South Pasadena, West Hollywood, Whittier, Seal Beach, Stanton.

FOG and Industrial Waste Control Facility Inspector (2014-current) Tasks: Varies per client, including conducting FOG and Industrial Waste Control Program compliance inspections at applicable facilities, educating facility operators, assisting with enforcement actions, processing permits, and managing permittee invoicing.

Clients: El Monte, Inglewood, Midway City Sanitary District, Monterey Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, Signal Hill, South Pasadena.

Client: Compton and South Gate.

MS4 NPDES Training Programs Support(2019-current)
Tasks: Varies per client, including developing educational materials for use by municipal staff, businesses, and construction site operators, and presenting training topics to municipal field staff.

Clients: Arcadia, Artesia, Cerritos, Compton, Diamond Bar, Downey, Glendale, Hawaiian Gardens, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, La Mirada, Lomita, Long Beach, Lynwood, Monterey Park, Norwalk, Paramount, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, RPV, San Gabriel, San Marino, Signal Hill, South El Monte, South Gate, South Pasadena, Temple City, West Covina, West Hollywood, Whittier, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia, Seal Beach, Stanton, and Villa Park.
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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 Chris Chew, PE, QSD/P Senior Civil Engineer
Years of experience
11 years in water quality
5 years with JLHA
Certifications
CA Professional Civil Engineer
(#47147), QSD/P
Education
M.S. Civil Engineering, Texas Tech University
B.S. Civil Engineering, Texas Tech University
Chris Chew serves as a Senior Civil Engineer. He has over 20 years of municipal experience reviewing structural and architectural plans. His specialty lies in reviewing such plans for compliance with Permits (including MS4), City ordinances (including LID and Green Streets /Erosion Control), Building Codes, and other State Laws.

Related Experience with JLHA
● Reviews structural and architectural plans and residential and large and complicated buildings for compliance with the MS4 Permit, City Ordinances and State Law. ● Interacts with developers to facilitate completion of their projects. ● Code Consultant.

Related Experience as a Principal Civil Engineer with the City of Glendale (2015-2020) ● Supervise and manage the Land Development, GIS, Surveying, Real Property, Stormwater and Wastewater Sections.
● Supervise and manage the review of grading and public improvement plans, encroachment plans, subdivision maps, covenant and agreements, street vacations and dedications. ● Update City’s ordinances relating to engineering requirements in the Glendale Municipal Code, Glendale Building Code and Low Impact Development Ordinance. ● Review development plans for construction and code compliance. ● Represent the City in meetings with other public agencies on wastewater and stormwater issues. ● Manage and implement the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. ● Responsible for the management of the Wastewater contracts with the City of Los Angeles relating to the Amalgamated System and the Los Angeles Glendale Water Reclamation Plant. ● Manage wastewater rate study involving cost of service analysis. ● Solicit, prepare, and manage professional service agreements. ● Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other City staff on development projects. ● Review City Council’s staff report submittals.
● Review and evaluate employee’s job performance.

Related Experience as a Senior Civil Engineer with the City of Glendale (2009-2015) ● Supervise and manage the Land Development, GIS, and Surveying Groups. ● Review development plans for construction and code compliance. ● Determine requirements for subdivisions, grading permits, construction permits and bonds. ● Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other City staff on development projects. ● Review Council’s staff report submittals.
● Response to citizen’s requests and complaints.
● Manage the construction of federally funded slope repair projects and supervise the analysis and reports on disputed construction costs, procedures, bids, and contract. ● Oversee preparation and revision of maps, surveys, wastewater records, and the storage and filing of various records and project files.
● Develop a handbook that describes the permitting procedures for various permits. ● Review and evaluate employee’s job performance.
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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 Chris Smith, CESSWI, QSP, QISP Senior Compliance Specialist Years of experience
12 years in NPDES/FOG
12 years with JLHA
Certifications
CESSWI, EnviroCert (#5626)

QSP, CASQA

QISP, CASQA
Education and Training
B.S., Environmental Biology, Cal Poly
Pomona
Basic Inspector Academy, Cal EPA
Chris Smith specializes in assisting municipalities implement surface water quality programs. Specific programs he assists with include point source pollution prevention: NPDES, stormwater, Industrial Waste, and FOG control. His services include inspections, investigations, field program oversight, compliance reporting, and staff training. His relevant experience includes the following:

Clients: Arcadia, Compton, Fullerton, Hawthorne, La Habra, Lynwood, Manhattan Beach, Norwalk, Placentia, Villa Park.

MS4 NPDES Program Inspector (industrial/commercial/construction/municipal) (2016-current) Tasks: Varies per client, including conducting BMP compliance inspections at industrial/commercial and municipal facilities and construction sites, assisting facilities under the NPDES Industrial General Permit with permitting, compliance, and SB205, educating site operators, assisting with enforcement actions, and responding to and resolving illicit discharge complaints.

Clients: Arcadia, Bellflower, Compton, Fullerton, Hawthorne, La Habra, Laguna Woods, Lynwood, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Placentia, Villa Park.

FOG and Industrial Waste Control Facility Inspector (2016-current) Tasks: Varies per client, including conducting FOG and Industrial Waste Control Program compliance inspections at applicable facilities, educating facility operators, assisting with enforcement actions, processing permits, and managing permittee invoicing.

Clients: Arcadia, Hawthorne.

Client: Compton
MS4 NPDES Training Programs Support(2019-current)
Tasks: Varies per client, including developing educational materials for use by municipal staff, businesses, and construction site operators, and presenting training topics to municipal field staff.

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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 Wilson Duong, CPSWQ, CESSWI, QSD/P Senior Compliance Specialist Years of experience
10 years in NPDES/FOG
10 years with JLHA
Certifications
CPSWQ, EnviroCert (#1548)
CESSWI, EnviroCert (#5626)

QSD/QSP, CASQA
Education and Training
B.S., Environmental Science, UCR
Basic Inspector Academy, Cal EPA
Wilson Duong specializes in assisting municipalities implement surface water quality programs. Specific programs he assists with include point source pollution prevention: NPDES, stormwater, Industrial Waste, and FOG control. His services include inspections, investigations, field program oversight, compliance reporting, and staff training. His relevant experience includes the following:

Clients: Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Glendale, Hawaiian Gardens, Lomita, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Paramount, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, San Gabriel, San Marino, Temple City, West Covina, Whittier.

Clients: Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Glendale, Hawaiian Gardens, La Habra, Lomita, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Paramount, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, San Gabriel, San Marino, Temple City, West Covina, Whittier.

Clients: Baldwin Park, Downey, Covina, El Monte, Lynwood, Monterey Park, Pasadena, South El Monte, Whittier.

Client: Compton and South Gate.

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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 Erick Barrales Compliance Specialist II
Years of experience
7 years in the NPDES/FOG field
7 years with JLHA
Certifications
CESSWI, Envirocert

QSP, CASQA

QISP, CASQA
Education and Training
B.S., Earth System Science, UCI
Spanish fluency
24 Hour HAZWOPER Training
Erick Barrales specializes in assisting municipalities implement surface water quality programs. Specific programs he assists with include point source pollution prevention: NPDES, stormwater, Industrial Waste, and FOG control. His services include inspections, investigations, and compliance reporting. His relevant experience includes the following:

MS4 NPDES Program Industrial/Commercial Facility Inspector (2019-current) Tasks: Varies per client, including conducting BMP compliance inspections at industrial/commercial and municipal facilities and construction sites, assisting facilities under the NPDES Industrial General Permit with permitting, compliance, and SB205, educating site operators, and assisting with enforcement actions.

Clients: Artesia, Cerritos, Downey, Fullerton, Hawaiian Gardens, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Monterey Park, Norwalk, Paramount, Pasadena, Placentia, South El Monte, South Gate, Temple City, West Covina, and West Hollywood.

MS4 NPDES Program Construction Site Inspector (2024-current) Tasks: Conducting BMP compliance inspections at construction sites, educating site operators, assisting with enforcement actions, and responding to and resolving illicit discharge complaints.

Clients: West Hollywood.

FOG and Industrial Waste Control Facility Inspector (2019-current) Tasks: Varies per client, including conducting FOG and Industrial Waste Control Program compliance inspections at applicable facilities, educating facility operators, assisting with enforcement actions, processing permits, and managing permittee invoicing.

Clients: El Monte, Monterey Park, South El Monte, and South Gate.

MS4 NPDES Program Illicit Discharge Investigator (2019-current) Tasks: Responding to illicit discharge complaints, identifying and resolving illicit discharges, educating responsible parties, assisting with enforcement actions, and completing investigation reports.

Clients: Monterey Park, South El Monte, and South Gate.

Trash TMDL Study Field Support(2019-current)
Tasks: Conducting trash generation field studies and completing reports following the protocols for point source and nonpoint source Trash TMDLs.

Clients: Burbank, Glendale, Long Beach, Monterey Park, and Pasadena.

Public Outreach Support(2019-current)
Tasks: Educate the general public and businesses in stormwater pollution prevention through attendance at City events and through the distribution of educational materials at these events and through the Point-of-Purchase program.

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Rate Proposal for Municipal Stormwater Consulting
Services for the City of Rolling Hills Regulatory
Compliance and Program Implementation
Submitted: 2026.07.21
Prepared for: City of Rolling Hills
Attn: Christian Horvath
Assistant to the City Manager / City Clerk
2 Portuguese Bend Rd
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Prepared by: John L. Hunter and Associates
6131 Orangethorpe Ave #300
Buena Park, CA 90620
Cameron McCullough Michelle Staffield
Project Manager Alternate Project Manager
[email protected] [email protected]
562.726.4259 562.802.4890

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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 Schedule of Hourly Rates
Table A1 is our three (3) year fee schedule, covering the initial one-year agreement and the two additional one-year optional renewal periods. The rate schedule is subject to consumer price index (CPI) increases in subsequent years, unless otherwise stated in the agreement.

Table A1. Hourly rate schedule
Company title
Rate ($/hr)
Year 1 Year 2¹ Year 3¹
Principal $239 $246 $254
Director $226 $233 $240
Senior Program Manager $213 $219 $226
Program Manager, Senior Engineer $199 $205 $211
Assistant Program Manager, Engineer $178 $183 $189
Lead Specialist, Lead Analyst $168 $173 $178
Senior Specialist, Senior Analyst $157 $162 $167
Specialist II, Analyst II $146 $150 $155
Specialist I, Analyst I $135 $139 $143
Administrative Assistant or Laborer $88 $91 $93
1 If extended
Estimated Not-to-Exceed Costs
Table A2 is our three (3) year Not-to-Exceed Cost Estimates, covering the initial one-year agreement and the two additional one-year optional renewal periods. Work will be conducted on a time and materials basis. If during implementation of our services, changes in our initial scope estimates result in a potential exceedance of the total cost estimate, we will inform the City. We will not exceed the total cost estimate without City authorization. 1

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Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services JLHA, 7/21/2026 Table A2. Annual Not-to-Exceed Cost Estimate
Job title Rate Year 1 hrs Year 1 cost Year 1 total Year 2 total¹ Year 3 total¹ Task 1 - Program Planning, Regulatory Support and Coordination $16,070 $16,552 $17,050 DIR $226 8 $1,808
SPM $213 38 $8,094
PM $199 12 $2,388
S1 $135 28 $3,780
Task 2 - Annual Report Preparation $8,150 $8,395 $8,647 DIR $226 4 $904
SPM $213 10 $2,130
PM $199 4 $796
S1 $135 32 $4,320
Task 3 - Safe Clean Water (Measure W) Municipal Program Assistance $5,796 $5,970 $6,149 SPM $213 12 $2,556
S1 $135 24 $3,240
Task 4 - Public Information and Participation Program Assistance $2,390 $2,462 $2,536 Materials $500 1 $500
S1 $135 14 $1,890
Task 5 - Planning & Land Development and Construction Programs Support $3,608 $3,716 $3,829 PM $199 8 $1,592
LS $168 12 $2,016
Task 6 - Public Agency Activities Program Support $1,804 $1,858 $1,915 PM $199 4 $796
LS $168 6 $1,008
Task 7 - Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program Support $2,936 $3,024 $3,116 PM $199 8 $1,592
LS $168 8 $1,344
Task 8 – Watershed Management Program Adaptive Management & Progress Reporting $9,232 $9,509 $9,794
SPM $213 34 $7,242
PM $199 10 $1,990
Annual Totals $49,986 $51,486 $53,035
Grand Total for 1 Year $49,986
Grand Total for 3 Years $154,506
1 If extended
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July 21, 2026
City of Rolling Hills
Municipal Stormwater Consulting
Services for the City of Rolling Hills
Regulatory Compliance and
Program Implementation
Proposal for

DIRECT CONTACT
Kelsey Reed, CESSWI, QSP/D, HAZWOPER
Project Manager
818.383.3092
[email protected]

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Cover Letter .........................................................................................................................................................1 Firm Capabilities...................................................................................................................................................3 Understanding of the Scope of Work ....................................................................................................................... 5 Project Understanding.......................................................................................................................................... 5 Project Approach .................................................................................................................................................. 5 Organization, Credentials, and Experience............................................................................................................8 Willdan’s Qualifications, Credentials, and Related Past Experience......................................................................... 8 Willdan Description ................................................................................................................................................ 10 Personnel Assigned to the Contract ....................................................................................................................... 11 Personnel Qualifications......................................................................................................................................... 12 Three Projects......................................................................................................................................................... 12 Fees....................................................................................................................................................................13 Additional Information.......................................................................................................................................13 Appendix: Resumes............................................................................................................................................14

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714.940.6300 | 800.424.9144 | fax: 714.940.4920 | 2401 East Katella Avenue, Suite 300, Anaheim. California 92806 | www.willdan.com 9144
Cover Letter
July 21, 2026
Christian Horvath
Assistant to the City Manager / City Clerk
City of Rolling Hills
2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Re: Proposal for Municipal Stormwater Consulting Services - Regulatory Compliance and Program Implementation The City of Rolling Hills (“City”) is looking for a professional consulting firm to assist the City with implementation of stormwater programs required by the Los Angeles Regional Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit (Order No. R4-2021-0105). Willdan Engineering (“Willdan”) submits our proposal to help the City of Rolling Hills maintain defensible, efficient, and uninterrupted stormwater compliance under the Regional MS4 Permit and the Palos Verdes Peninsula WMP/CIMP. We understand the City's program is not typical; Rolling Hills is a small, entirely residential, semi-rural community whose low-impact development standards, open space, unpaved trails, and natural canyon drainage systems are central to its stormwater strategy. Our approach is scaled to Rolling Hills: protect the City's deemed-compliance framework, leverage existing nature-based solutions, meet every reporting deadline, and avoid burdening City staff or residents with an unnecessary level of effort. Our team is well-versed in these unique challenges, with direct experience and continued support to similar agencies.

The City can select Willdan with confidence because:
§ We will meet the full eight-task scope with a proven MS4 team: Kelsey Reed, CESSWI, QSP/D, HAZWOPER, will serve as Project Manager and day-to-day point of contact, supported by Mayra Martinez for training and program implementation, Ruby Cornejo for NPDES/Measure W reporting and other
program support, and Jonathan Mitchell, PE, for principal oversight and QA/QC. This is the same team delivering comparable NPDES, watershed management, annual reporting, training, Measure W, and TMDL compliance services for small Los Angeles County cities, including Hidden Hills, Agoura Hills, and La Cañada Flintridge.
§ We use resources effectively: Rolling Hills should not pay for a large-city compliance program. Our level of effort is sized to the City's limited development activity, absence of industrial/commercial facilities, separate Sepulveda Canyon monitoring contract, and online meeting structure. When work benefits multiple clients, we will allocate time proportionately so the City is charged only for its fair share. Tasks 3, 4, and 8 will be tracked as Measure W: Safe Clean Water Program-eligible activities, with monthly invoice annotations and a cumulative Excel cost-tracking file for ease of reporting.
§ We will protect continuity through the permit transition: Because the current Regional MS4 Permit expires shortly after the anticipated start date but remains administratively continued until a successor permit is issued, Willdan will maintain current compliance programs while monitoring permit reissuance, Water Board actions, TMDL updates, and statewide cost-reporting requirements. The City will receive timely interpretation and practical recommendations before new requirements become operational burdens. § We have diverse stormwater experience: Willdan has provided stormwater services since the first municipal NPDES permit in the greater Los Angeles area, and has expanded services to include clients in Ventura, Santa Barbara, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange Counties across the Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Boards. As we state within our proposal, our services include but are not limited to municipal permit programs, staff training, inspections, watershed management and monitoring programs, public education, reporting, funding assistance, and coordination with Regional Water Quality Control Board staff.

Project Manager
Kelsey Reed, CESSWI, QSP/D, HAZWOPER
(818) 383-3092
[email protected]

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City of Rolling Hills

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As requested, our technical proposal provides our understanding and approach, organization and credentials, proposed personnel, and three similar projects; the fee proposal is provided under separate cover by task. We have reviewed the sample Professional Services Agreement and included comments and questions for the City's consideration.

Our commitment is simple: make compliance easier for the City, preserve Rolling Hills' successful nature-based stormwater approach, and provide defensible documentation that is complete, timely, and audit-ready. We appreciate the opportunity to support the City and look forward to serving as a responsive extension of staff throughout the initial term and optional renewal years.

Selection Criteria Willdan’s Response
Ability to meet the scope of work § Willdan’s approach addresses all eight RFP tasks § Annual Reporting, SCWP, WRAMPS2, SMARTS, PIPP,
IDDE, training programs, and WMP/CIMP
requirements are specifically covered
§ Scope is tailored to Rolling Hills’ residential, semirural, nature-based stormwater program Ability to demonstrate efficient use of resources § Level of effort is scaled to Rolling Hills’ limited development activity
§ Shared meeting and task time will be billed
proportionately
§ Tasks will be tracked for SCWP cost recovery
Relevant experience of proposed personnel § Kelsey Reed leads similar MS4 programs for small Los Angeles County cities, including SMARTS support
§ Mayra Martinez supports training, outreach, SCWP
compliance, and program implementation
§ Ruby Cornejo supports annual reporting/WRAMPS2,
IDDE, and public outreach
Dedication of personnel to complete the project
deliverables in a timely manner
§ Kelsey Reed serves as day-to-day Project Manager
and City contact
§ Staff assigned to the project have availability to
respond to the City’s requests and by the deadlines
included in the RFP
We look forward to assembling our qualified team to assist the City with their stormwater program. As Project Manager, Kelsey Reed will have overall responsibility for the services provided to the City of Rolling Hills. Should you have any questions or need further information, please contact Kelsey Reed at 818.383.3092 or by email at [email protected]. We greatly appreciate this opportunity to submit this proposal for MS4 Regulatory Compliance and Program Implementation.

Respectfully submitted,

WILLDAN ENGINEERING
Jonathan Mitchell
Director of Engineering

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Firm Capabilities
Willdan’s key staff has the qualifications and experience to work with the City on all requested programs.

Key Staff
Minimum
Control
MeasuresAnnual Reports & Compliance Documents

WMP/CIMP
Annual TrainingInspection ProgramsWRAMPS & SMARTS
Measure W
Services to Small Jurisdictions
Kelsey Reed, CESSWI, QSP/D, HAZWOPER ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
Mayra Martinez ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
Kayla Urbina, EIT ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
Ruby Cornejo, HAZWOPER ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
Henry Lopez, HAZWOPER ü ü ü ü ü
NPDES Services
Since the adoption of the first municipal NPDES Permit for Los Angeles County in June 1990, Willdan has provided professional permit, total maximum daily load (TMDL) management, and review services for numerous municipalities, a majority of which are small agencies with a population less than 25,000. Willdan's model of serving as an extension of city staff — attending meetings on the city's behalf, providing monthly check-up meetings, maintaining open lines of communication, and proactively updating staff on critical deadlines, milestones, and required actions — is specifically calibrated to the resource constraints of small municipalities that rely on a single consultant to manage the full breadth of MS4 permit obligations without the benefit of dedicated in-house stormwater staff. These services are provided to our clients by the same dedicated team members proposed herein. The following are various levels of services Willdan provides to its clients:

Program
Management
When called upon for help with NPDES Programs, Willdan’s clients rely on the firm for permit and TMDL program management services. This typically includes the preparation of fiscal year budgets, reports, and presentations to city staff and city council; preparation of annual and semi-annual reports and presentations to regulators; development and management of service contracts, multiagency agreements, and compliance programs; coordination with watershed partners, regulators and at times non-governmental organizations and managing city service personnel.

Full/Partial
Minimum
Control Measure
Implementation
Using a full range of administrative and field capabilities, Willdan has experience ensuring compliance with the Municipal NPDES Permit – Stormwater Management Minimum Control Measures. This includes compliance activities associated with public information and public participation, industrial/commercial facilities, planning and land development, development construction, public agency activities, and illicit discharge detection and elimination. We also augment our clients existing resources, as well as train city staff to take over Permit requirements such as inspections or other components of the compliance program.

Development
Plan Review
Services
As part of the project development review process required by past Municipal NPDES Permits as well as the current Permit, Willdan provides professional engineering related review services for public and private projects subject to the conditioning and approval for design and implementation of stormwater mitigation measures. This includes new development, redevelopment, and construction activities. As a result, Willdan has a

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comprehensive understanding of proper site design, source control measures, and the ability to implement appropriate best management practices (BMPs). Willdan is well-versed in the Stormwater Multiple Application and Reporting Tool (SMARTS) for submittal of required construction site deliverables to the State.

Watershed
Management
Program Group
Representation
Willdan has in-depth knowledge of the development and implementation of Watershed Management Programs (WMP). Throughout Willdan’s participation in multiple WMP groups, our staff has negotiated multiagency contracts and agreements, actively participated in the development process of the WMP and water quality monitoring programs and has collaborated and participated in meetings with group partners and Regional Board staff. In addition, Willdan has assisted in the development of presentations to the Regional Board, monitoring program implementation, complex multiagency costsharing formulas, and provided review and comment during the NPDES Permit renewal process.

TMDL Programs
and Studies
From the review of Regional Board developed draft Basin Plan Amendments to addressing TMDL requirements, Willdan has years of experience. For example, on behalf of the city of Agoura Hills, Willdan staff helped develop, and currently manages, the Malibu Creek Watershed Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP). For compliance with Trash TMDLs, Willdan designed, managed, and inspected the installation of Connector Pipe Screens (CPS) and Automatic Retractable Screens (ARS) full capture devices for more the 20 municipal clients in southern California and has developed three trash DGR studies as an alternative compliance pathway, one of which for the City of Palos Verdes Estates.

Funding
Assistance
Willdan offers expertise in funding sources to assist our clients with obtaining available funding for current and future capital improvement projects. Our team offers vast knowledge of local/state/federal funding availability, along with administration and procurement requirements for a wide variety of funding sources, including Los Angeles County’s Measure W: Safe, Clean Water Program. Willdan's staff members have prepared numerous funding and competitive grant applications for various client cities. The applications generally require extensive research to investigate facilities and existing conditions, soliciting support from local civic groups, and completing a detailed cost estimate for project implementation. Willdan offers expertise in grant writing and selecting winning projects.

The following table and summary of client services illustrates our experience with NPDES related programs and select corresponding municipal clients.

Services
Hidden HillsLa Canada FlintridgeAgoura Hills
CalabasasSan Fernando
Westlake VillageBellCudahyLa Puente
Program Planning, Regulatory
Support/Coordination
ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
Annual Report Preparation ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
SCWP Municipal Program Assistance ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
PIPP Assistance ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

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Services
Hidden HillsLa Canada FlintridgeAgoura Hills CalabasasSan FernandoWestlake Village BellCudahy
La Puente
Planning and Land Development and
Construction Programs Support
ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
Public Agency Activities Program Support ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü IDDE Program Support ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
WMP Adaptive Management Program
Support
ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
Understanding of the Scope of Work
Project Understanding
Willdan's approach to the City of Rolling Hills' eight-task stormwater consulting scope is grounded in a deep, working familiarity with the Regional MS4 Permit (Order No. R4-2021-0105, NPDES Permit No. CAS004004) and the specific regulatory obligations that flow from the Palos Verdes Peninsula Watershed Management Program (WMP) and Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP). Our methodology across all eight tasks is therefore calibrated to the City's scale: maximizing regulatory value per dollar spent, distributing time proportionately when activities are performed on behalf of multiple clients, and ensuring that every deliverable is completed ahead of its regulatory deadline.

Project Approach
Task 1 – Program Planning, Regulatory Support and Coordination Willdan will manage Task 1 as the City’s central stormwater compliance coordination function, ensuring the full scope is delivered on schedule, within budget, and with minimal burden on City staff. Our Project Manager will maintain regular communication with City staff, track action items and pending decisions, support stormwaterrelated staff reports, and provide overall project and budget management. We will also monitor regulatory developments affecting the City, including statewide policy updates, Regional MS4 Permit revisions, Regional Board actions, and new or reconsidered TMDLs. As needed, Willdan will represent the City in online coordination forums such as Los Angeles Permit Group meetings and Regional or State Board workshops, providing concise updates and recommended next steps. To maximize cost efficiency, any shared regulatory coordination performed for multiple clients will be billed proportionately, ensuring Rolling Hills is charged only for its fair share.

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Task 2 – Annual Report Preparation
Willdan will prepare the City’s 2025–2026 Individual Annual Report in full compliance with the Regional MS4 Permit
requirements, including Attachments E, H, and I, and any supplemental LA Water Board guidance. Our team will
manage the full reporting schedule by providing the City a detailed data request by September 1, 2026, preparing a complete draft report for City review by November 2, 2026, incorporating City comments, and delivering the final report for City staff approval and City Manager certification by December 7, 2026. The report will include the required
discussion of Sepulveda Canyon continuous flow monitoring results, the monitoring consultant’s summary attachment, trash monitoring Excel files provided by the City, and
applicable information from the prior year’s Annual Report. Willdan will then assemble and submit the certified report to the Regional Board by the December 15, 2026 deadline and provide the City with a complete electronic copy, all attachments, and a digital folder of supporting files for its records.

Task 3 – Safe Clean Water (Measure W) Municipal Program Assistance Willdan will support the City’s Safe Clean Water Program obligations by preparing and submitting the required
Municipal SCW Annual Expenditure Report by December
31, 2026 and the Municipal SCW Annual Plan by April 1,
2027 through the LACFCD online reporting tool. Our team will coordinate with City staff to compile required
expenditure, planning, and program information; prepare draft and final versions of each submittal; and provide asneeded support for the March 2027 independent audit covering FY2023-24, FY2024-25, and FY2025-26. Since the Tasks 3, 4, and 8 within the scope of work are identified as Municipal SCWP-eligible activities1, Willdan will clearly annotate monthly invoices by task and maintain a
cumulative Excel tracking file documenting SCWP-eligible costs throughout the fiscal year. As-needed, Willdan can track additional eligible costs within the scope of work should the City’s funding priorities shift. This approach provides the City with accurate reporting, audit-ready documentation, and transparent cost recovery for eligible stormwater compliance activities.

Task 4 – Public Information and Participation Program Assistance Willdan will support the City’s Public Information and Participation Program (PIPP) by tracking, documenting, and compiling the outreach metrics required under Regional MS4 Permit Part VIII.D and the Peninsula WMP. Our team will coordinate with City staff to maintain an annual
spreadsheet of PIPP activities, including activity date, dissemination method, targeted behavior, targeted
pollutant, target audience, culturally effective outreach methods, and effectiveness metrics for use in the City’s Individual Annual Report. Willdan will also review existing outreach materials and advise the City on practical ways to 1 Tasks may be categorized as “new” (70%) or “existing” (30%) programs dependent on their alignment with the municipal program requirements in the SCWP.

TASK 2 DELIVERABLES
ü List of information needed to complete the
2025-2026 Individual Annual Report
ü Draft Individual Annual Report by November
2, 2026 for City staff comment
ü Final Individual Annual Report for City staff
approval by December 7, 2026
ü Digital copy of submitted Annual Report and
supporting files
TASK 3 ANNUAL DELIVERABLES
ü Draft and Final Municipal SCWP Annual Plan
ü Draft and Final Municipal SCWP Annual
Expenditure Report
ü Annotation of Consultant’s monthly invoices
and Excel file tracking for cost recovery via the
Municipal SCW fund account
ü Provide eligible project/program
recommendations
TASK 4 DELIVERABLES
ü Annual compilation of City’s PIPP activity
metrics in a spreadsheet database
ü Recommendations for revisions to website
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strengthen community engagement, including recommended updates to stormwater-related website content and suggested topics for the City’s Blue Newsletter. City staff will retain responsibility for posting website updates and distributing newsletter content, while Willdan will provide the technical guidance, documentation, and reporting support needed to demonstrate compliance and maximize the value of the City’s outreach program.

Task 5 – Planning & Land Development and Construction Programs Support Willdan will support the City’s Planning and Land
Development and Construction Program requirements by
providing targeted annual training, compliance tracking, and regulatory database support. Our team will prepare
and deliver training for Planning, Building & Safety Plan Check, and Public Works staff on Regional MS4 Permit Part VIII.F Planning and Land Development requirements,
including applicable LID obligations under the City’s
Municipal Code Chapter 8.32. Training will be delivered in the format preferred by the City, either as a recorded
virtual presentation with a short online assessment or as a live online session, and Willdan will provide attendance and completion documentation for the City’s records.

Willdan will also prepare and deliver annual training on Regional MS4 Permit Part VIII.G Construction Program and State Construction General Permit requirements to ensure municipal and contracted staff understand construction stormwater BMP implementation, oversight responsibilities, and permit compliance expectations. For annual reporting, Willdan will collect and submit information for planned or completed Priority Development Projects into the WRAMPS2 online database by watershed-established deadlines recognizing that Rolling Hills typically has only a limited number of such projects each year. In addition, Willdan will monitor the State Water Board’s SMARTS system for construction sites within the City enrolled under the Statewide Construction General Permit and will advise City staff of any new sites, documentation issues, or compliance concerns identified through online review. This approach ensures the City receives complete training support, timely WRAMPS2 reporting, proactive SMARTS tracking, and clear documentation to demonstrate compliance with all Task 5 requirements.

Task 6 – Public Agency Activities Program Support
Willdan will help the City meet the Regional MS4 Permit Part VIII.A.3 Public Agency Activities training and
documentation requirements by preparing and delivering
annual training for targeted City management and public works staff in the format preferred by the City: recorded virtual presentation with assessment, live online session, or in-person training. The training will focus on the City’s municipal stormwater responsibilities, including BMP
implementation, pollution prevention expectations, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and staff/contractor roles in protecting stormwater quality. Willdan will also provide a clear method for documenting employee and contracted staff training completion for the City’s records. Upon request, our team will review new or renewing municipal contracts and provide contract-specific recommendations to incorporate applicable Regional MS4 Permit requirements, including BMP obligations and the training self-certification provision under Part VIII.A.3.c. This approach ensures the City maintains auditable training records, strengthens contractor compliance, and demonstrates full implementation of the Public Agency Activities Program.

TASK 5 ANNUAL DELIVERABLES
ü Training on the Planning & Land Development
requirements of the Regional MS4 Permit and
the City’s municipal code Chapter 8.32 with
documentation of attendance
ü Training on the Construction Program
requirements of the Regional MS4 and
Construction General Permits with
documentation of attendance
ü Submittal of planned or completed Priority
Development Projects and Watershed Control
Measures into WRAMPS2 by watershedestablished deadlines twice annually TASK 6 ANNUAL DELIVERABLES
ü Training for targeted public works staff on the
Public Agency Activities Program requirements
of the Regional MS4 Permit with
documentation of attendance

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Task 7 – Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program Support Willdan will help the City maintain a compliant and
responsive Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
program by preparing and delivering annual IDDE training for City staff in the format preferred by the City, including recorded virtual training with a short assessment, live online training, or in-person training. The training will address all required Regional MS4 Permit elements,
including illicit connection and discharge identification, definitions and examples, investigation procedures, elimination, cleanup, reporting, and documentation. Willdan will also provide attendance and completion records for the City’s files and will be available to provide as-needed regulatory guidance when the City receives occasional reports of illicit discharges or requires support in determining appropriate response actions. This approach gives the City practical staff training, clear compliance documentation, and on-call technical support to meet all Task 7 requirements.

Task 8 – Watershed Management Program Adaptive Management & Progress Reporting Willdan will support the City’s Palos Verdes Peninsula WMP and CIMP obligations by serving as the City’s regulatory representative in all required watershed coordination activities. Our team will attend and represent the City at six Peninsula WMG meetings, additional as-needed WMG coordination meetings, six CIMP consultant coordination calls, and quarterly Harbor Regional Monitoring Coalition meetings. Willdan will review and comment on the draft Harbor Toxics TMDL Annual Monitoring Report, annual CIMP monitoring reports, and semi-annual Watershed Progress Reports before finalization and LA Water Board submittal. We will also prepare City-specific narrative content as needed, update the City’s watershed control measure information semi-annually in WRAMPS2, and review Sepulveda Canyon continuous flow monitoring deliverables that are critical to maintaining the City’s deemedcompliance status with applicable TMDLs. To ensure cost efficiency, shared watershed coordination time will be billed proportionately when work benefits multiple municipal clients.

Organization, Credentials, and Experience
Willdan’s Qualifications, Credentials, and Related Past Experience Willdan's project control system is designed to provide a coordinated effort between all task facets of a project in the framework of the pre-established master schedule, budget controls, and reporting system. Our project control system provides an objective measure of performance – integrating:

Progress Reporting
The submittal requirements and format for consistent monthly reporting of project costs and status will be confirmed with the City of Rolling Hills during the project start-up period. The status report will contain a project performance summary, action items, outstanding items to be resolved, updated schedule, and comparison and narrative of budgeted costs versus actual costs.

Staffing and Resource Management
Willdan will manage this project with a can-do attitude toward time and cost-effective planning and design services. Our project management philosophy revolves around early and frequent communication with project team members, including City of Rolling Hills staff and project stakeholders. The most effective management tool we will use is open and documented communication, especially when meeting tight project deadlines. Our Project Manager, Kelsey Reed, will ensure the project requirements are clearly understood and reinforced through frequent communication with the entire project team.

The following is a brief outline of our management approach to delivering exceptional services to the City of Rolling Hills with a quality, cost-effective product. Kelsey will use this approach to promote team communication, collaboration, and proper documentation in managing all phases of the project.

TASK 7 ANNUAL DELIVERABLE
ü Training for City staff on the IDDE program
requirements of the Regional MS4 Permit with
documentation of attendance

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§ Prepare a work plan that addresses staffing and assignments, scope of work, deliverables, budget, and schedule with milestones. The work plan provides definitive directions to the project team as agreed to by the City of Rolling Hills during the initial kick-off meeting. § Conduct team meetings, including the kick-off meeting, to facilitate informed discussions and decisions and team consensus on solutions and action items. All team members are kept informed through meeting minutes that highlight decisions, action items, and prompt followthrough. § Consistently use project tracking tools, such as issues and decision logs, monthly progress reports, and schedule updates.
§ Utilize effective communication mediums through a complete stakeholder contact list specifically tailored to facilitate face-to-face, phone, email, and written document communications and project needs.

Cost Control
The budget control system is prepared in accordance with the work breakdown structure. The budget becomes the control against which performance is measured. The budget is time phased by combining project master scheduling data with budget data. Actual costs are compared with budgeted costs and variances analyzed. Deviations between planned and actual cost can then be evaluated to forecast and control future work. Beginning with electronic timekeeping, project hours are assigned to the appropriate tasks and subtasks and booked as work-in-process. Pre-bill reports are generated that identify the hours to be billed, along with any other direct charges for the project. This is the information used to determine each month's invoicing. Once hours and charges are billed, they are shifted from Work-in-Process to Accounts Receivable to ensure that billed hours are inactivated.

Monitoring is easily accomplished through team member progress updates and comparisons between the scope of work, schedule, and budget.

Schedule Control
A master schedule will be prepared following the notice to proceed. The project schedule will identify major items of work to be performed and will be the vehicle for monitoring, controlling, and tracking progress. The schedule will be updated monthly to reflect actual and forecasted completions. This allows our project manager and team to anticipate and forecast potential issues and develop an advanced strategy to proactively mitigate challenges before they impact the schedule. Willdan will keep City of Rolling Hills staff informed of the overall schedule, including advanced notification of any necessary adjustments or actions to get the project back on track.

Kelsey will monitor all project progress on a weekly basis and will use the below approach to maintain the project’s schedule.
§ Create a detailed project schedule outlining all tasks, including quality control efforts and tasks to be performed by City of Rolling Hills staff, with completion dates necessary to achieve the overall schedule goal.
§ Assign staff with the appropriate level of expertise that can develop and deliver submittals correctly the first time and avoid costly rework.
§ Frequently check-in with City of Rolling Hills staff and Willdan team members to stay abreast of task progress and implement corrective measures to maintain the schedule. § Conduct project team meetings to discuss task progress related to the schedule along with tasks means and methods to ensure the team remains on the identified path.

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§ Develop thorough meeting minutes and hold team members accountable with specifically identified deadlines and decisions.

Quality Assurance and Control
Quality assurance and control procedures are critical to ensuring sound engineering practices and quality deliverables are produced for our clients. Willdan operates daily under a company-wide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Program. Project-specific quality assurance activities will be planned at the beginning of the project. Typical QA/QC activities include assigning the appropriate technical staff to the project, selecting the proper project technical approach, establishing a project schedule that meets internal Willdan and City of Rolling Hills deadlines, and determining the proper level of QA/QC review.

Willdan Description
Willdan Engineering (Willdan) is qualified to deliver municipal stormwater consulting services for the City of Rolling Hills. Our comprehensive capabilities, financial stability, and proven track record on similar federally funded stormwater projects position us as the ideal partner for NPDES services.

Willdan, a California corporation since 1964, is a subsidiary of Willdan Group, Inc., a publicly traded corporation. Willdan’s Corporate Headquarters is located at 2401 E Katella Ave, Suite 300, Anaheim, CA 92806. Services are provided to nationwide clientele through three subsidiary firms – Willdan Engineering, Willdan Energy Solutions, and Willdan Financial Services – that offer a portfolio of diversified strengths.

Willdan has more than 1,800 employees, including licensed engineers, program and construction managers, financial analysts, planners, and other skilled professionals, operating out of 50+ offices located throughout the United States. Willdan benefits from well-established relationships with local and state government agencies, investor-owned and municipal utilities, and private sector commercial and industrial firms throughout the United States. We have supported the implementation of community visions through engineering, construction management, inspection, planning, building safety, and staff augmentation services.

Willdan is in good standing
with the State of California
and is licensed to practice
in California.

Throughout our 62-year
history in California, Willdan has been a consistent industry leader, providing all aspects of municipal, infrastructure, and transportation engineering; program management; financial consulting; municipal planning; and environmental and energyrelated services, along with a full complement of related disciplines. Dedicated to providing public agencies with reliable, high quality, and cost-effective services, Willdan merges sound solutions with a solid respect for the fiscal responsibility faced by public agencies and the concerns of affected communities. This approach has proven responsive to the most challenging budget, schedule, and aesthetic requirements; it is the foundation of our excellent reputation and our company growth. Willdan addresses the varied

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demographics of our public agency clients through focused, specialized services offering solutions tailored to the unique goals and visions of each agency.

Willdan Financial Services
Willdan Financial Services (WFS) provides agencies with the financial insight and analytical expertise needed to make informed, defensible decisions regarding fees, rates, financing, and long-term fiscal planning. By combining a deep understanding of public-sector operations with industry-leading financial analysis, WFS helps agencies establish equitable cost recovery strategies, maintain regulatory compliance, improve revenue stability, and ensure the sustainable funding of essential services and infrastructure. WFS works collaboratively with agency staff and stakeholders to develop transparent, data-driven solutions that withstand public scrutiny, support policy objectives, and position organizations for long-term financial resilience. Through its expertise in cost allocation studies, user fee studies, utility rate and cost of service studies, development impact fee establishment and analysis, fiscal impact analyses, financial forecasting, long-term financial plans and cash flow modeling, real estate economic analysis, housing development and implementation strategies, economic development strategic plans, property tax audits, feasibility studies, special financing district formation, restructuring, and administration, municipal advisory services, debt issuance support, and arbitrage and continuing disclosure services. WFS enables agencies to balance service priorities, infrastructure needs, and community expectations while maintaining fiscal and economic responsibility.

Financial Status
Willdan has the financial strength and wherewithal to complete all projects it undertakes. Throughout our 62 years in business, Willdan has maintained a strong balance sheet with the financial and staffing resources to perform and complete all contractual obligations. We have continued to grow to better serve our clients by offering an expanding range of services. Financial information, including information on revenue, earnings, and cash flow, is issued quarterly, and can be found at www.willdan.com. There are no pending conditions such as bankruptcy, pending litigation, planned office closure, impending merger, etc., that would impede Willdan's ability to complete the City’s contract. Willdan has no disciplinary action or claims within the past five years to disclose.

Personnel Assigned to the Contract
For our project personnel, we have selected individuals with extensive expertise and directly related experience to ensure that services provided adhere to company-wide policies including the quality and integrity of project deliverables and team performance. They are supported by a talented technical support team ready to implement successful project delivery. The project manager selected to serve the City is a highly qualified individual with the task-to-talent match to meet the City’s stated goals.

Willdan acknowledges that all key personnel will be available to the extent proposed for the duration of the Professional Services Agreement and no person assigned to a project shall be removed or replaced without the prior written concurrence of the City.

Project Manager
Kelsey Reed, CESSWI, QSP/D, HAZWOPER
Kelsey will serve as Project Manager to the City. She has extensive stormwater and public agency experience
working for Willdan Engineering and previously for the City of Camarillo. Ms. Reed now works with a variety of clients, assisting with stormwater compliance services that vary from site inspections and reporting to funding assistance and watershed management.

Project Manager
Kelsey Reed, CESSWI, QSP/D,

HAZWOPER
13191 Crossroads Pkwy N, STE 405
Industry, CA 91746
(818) 383-3092
[email protected]

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Personnel Qualifications
Team Credentials
Kelsey Reed, CESSWI, QSP/D, HAZWOPER
Project Manager
12 Years of Experience
§ BS, Environmental Science and Resource Management,
California State University, Channel Islands
§ Qualified Stormwater Practitioner and Developer, California Stormwater Quality Association No. 84638
§ Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector, EnviroCert International, Inc. No. 4574
§ Rainwater/Stormwater Post-Construction BMP Inspection & Maintenance Certification
§ Certified Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency
Response (HAZWOPER)
Mayra Martinez
NPDES Permit Compliance Support Lead
13 Years of Experience
§ BS, Environmental Science and Resource Management,
California State University, Channel Islands
Kayla Urbina, EIT
NPDES Permit Compliance Support
4 Years of Experience
§ BS, Environmental Engineering, University of Southern California
§ California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) No. 176660
Ruby Cornejo, HAZWOPER
NPDES Permit Compliance Support
3 Years of Experience
§ BS, Environmental and Occupational Health, California State University, Northridge
§ Certified Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency
Response (HAZWOPER)
Henry Lopez, HAZWOPER
NPDES Permit Compliance Support
1 Year of Experience
§ BS, Earth System Science & BA Environmental Science and Policy, University of California Irvine
§ Certified Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency
Response (HAZWOPER)
Three Projects
Below are three projects within the last five years of similar scope and content:

NPDES Services
City of Hidden Hills
6165 Spring Valley Road
Hidden Hills, CA 91302
Ms. Gloria Molleda
City Manager
(818) 888-9281, [email protected]
The City of Hidden Hills is a gated, single-family residential community in Los Angeles County. The Willdan team provides NPDES Permit program compliance, including construction inspection management, Construction General Permit support and reporting to SMARTS, and MS4 Permit minimum control measure compliance.

Annual support is provided for MS4 training programs, public outreach, and IDDE response. Willdan also maintains continuous record keeping of monitoring programs, conducts non-stormwater outfall inspections, and participates in watershed and regional meetings on behalf of the City. The team assists with development of the City’s NPDES annual report and WRAMPS2 submittals, provides Measure W: SCWP assistance, along with asneeded support for Modeled Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) reporting.

Contract: 2016 - Present

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NPDES Services
City of La Cañada Flintridge
One Civic Center Drive
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Mr. Maged El-Rabaa
Director of Public Works
(818) 790-8882, [email protected]
The Willdan team provides NPDES Permit program compliance, including implementing the programs within the WMP, TMDL management, watershed and regional meeting representation, preparation of the annual reports, and commercial and industrial inspections. Willdan also assists the City with implementation of City-specific outfall screening and monitoring, trash daily generation rate (DGR) study services, City staff training on stormwater programs, and Measure W: SCWP funding assistance.

Contract: 2004 - Present
NPDES Services
City of Agoura Hills
30001 Ladyface Ct
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Mr. Kelly Fisher
Deputy Director of Public Works
(818) 597-7338, [email protected]
The Willdan team provides NPDES Permit program compliance, including commercial and industrial facility inspections, construction site inspections, minimum control measure implementation, development of public outreach material, reporting and regulatory document review. The City is the lead agency for the Malibu Creek Watershed Management Group; Willdan provides lead agency support to the City including watershed management tasks, development of multi-agency agreements, and WMP/CIMP coordination with partner agencies. Additionally, Willdan provides Measure W: SCWP funding assistance, preparation of annual reports and WRAMPS2 submittals, and City staff training on stormwater programs.

Contract: 2008 - Present
Fees
A rate proposal for the scope of work has been submitted under separate cover, as requested in the RFP.

Additional Information
We have reviewed the Professional Services Agreement and have the following requests for edits shown in red.

Section Willdan Requested Edit

4. Method of
Payment
“CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed within 30 days of submitting an invoice to City for the SERVICES. CONSULTANT shall submit an invoice for the SERVICES within 10 days of completing each task the end of the month in which services were performed, or portion thereof identified in Exhibit A to this AGREEMENT.”

7. Work Performed All work shall be of the highest quality and consistent with industry standards.

16. Indemnity “CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend with counsel approved by CITY, and hold harmless CITY, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost…”
“Should CITY in its sole discretion find CONSULTANT’s legal counsel unacceptable, then CONSULTANT shall reimburse the City its costs of defense, including without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation.”

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City of Rolling Hills
Municipal Stormwater Consulting Services for
the City of Rolling Hills Regulatory Compliance
and Program Implementation
Resumes
Appendix

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Kelsey Reed, CESSWI, QSP/D, HAZWOPER
Project Manager
Kelsey Reed has stormwater and public agency experience working for Willdan Engineering and previously for the City of Camarillo. Kelsey Reed now works with a variety of clients, assisting with stormwater and sewer system compliance services that vary from site inspections and compliance reporting to funding assistance and watershed management.

Relevant Project Experience
Water Quality Services, City of Hidden Hills, CA. Kelsey Reed provides NPDES Permit program compliance, including construction inspection management, Construction General Permit support and reporting to SMARTS, and MS4 Permit minimum control measure compliance.

Annual support is provided for MS4 training programs, public outreach, and illicit discharge response. Willdan also maintains continuous record keeping of monitoring programs, conducts non-stormwater outfall inspections, and participates in watershed and regional meetings on behalf of the City. The team assists with development of the City’s NPDES annual and semi-annual report along with as-needed support for Modeled Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) reporting. Ms. Reed provides Measure W: SCWP support, representing the municipal agency on the North Santa Monica Bay Watershed Area Steering Committee (NSMB WASC) and developing annual expenditure reports and plans.

NPDES Consulting Services, City of Canyon Lake, CA. Kelsey Reed assists the City with implementation of the MS4 Permit. This includes compliance with MS4 Permit and reporting requirements, meeting representation, implementation of industrial and commercial inspections, and construction inspections. Ms. Reed has played an active role in supporting the City’s MS4 Permit compliance.

WQMP/Hydrology Reviews, City of Fountain Valley, CA. Kelsey Reed serves as the Project Manager for WQMP and Hydrology review services for the City of Fountain Valley. Ms. Reed ensures plans are transmitted to the reviewing engineering and returned to the City in a timely manner, answers developer questions, and tracks project progress. At project completion, Ms. Reed coordinates a Willdan staff inspector to conduct a post-construction BMP site inspection, ensuring proper collaboration among the City, developer, and Willdan staff during the process.

NPDES/City Engineering Services, City of Westlake Village, CA. As an offsite extension of City staff, Kelsey Reed ensures the City is in compliance with the various minimum control measures of the MS4 Permit. In addition to MS4 Permit compliance, Ms. Reed actively represents the City’s interests at various stormwater meetings, such as the Malibu Creek Watershed EWMP Group, and provides careful reviews of watershed and regulatory documents. Ms. Reed played an active role in the review and comment of multiple drafts of the Regional MS4 Permit and ensured the City was informed during the process. With the passage of Measure W in 2018, Ms. Reed ensured the City was prepared to receive municipal return funds, including the development of annual plans and council reports. Additionally, Ms. Reed continues to provide MS4 Permit annual reporting services to the City. Ms. Reed provided the City’s SSMP Update and Audit, managed its sewer system boundary map submittal, and helped the City navigate CIWQS and associated reporting.

Water Quality Services, City of La Cañada Flintridge, CA. Ms. Reed assists the City to implement the Upper Los Angeles River (ULAR) Watershed Management Plan, Coordinated Integrated Watershed Management Plan, and NPDES Program Management and is the representative to the ULAR Watershed Management Group. Ms. Reed attends meetings, provides document review, I/C inspections, and participates in special study technical

EDUCATION
BS, Environmental
Science and
Resource
Management,
California State
University, Channel
Islands

PROFESSIONAL

CERTIFICATIONS
Qualified Stormwater
Practitioner and
Developer, California
Stormwater Quality
Association No. 84638
Certified Erosion,
Sediment and Storm
Water Inspector,
EnviroCert
International, Inc. No.
4574
Rainwater/Stormwater
Post-Construction
BMP Inspection &
Maintenance
Certification
Certified Hazardous
Waste Operations and
Emergency Response
(HAZWOPER)
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advisory committees on behalf of the City. Additionally, Kelsey Reed helps implement Permit minimum control measures, develops Measure W reports and plans, and annual and semiannual reports.

City Engineering and Support NPDES/SSMP Services, City of La Puente, CA. Kelsey Reed provides as-needed stormwater compliance services to the City. This includes compliance with MS4 Permit and reporting requirements. Ms. Reed helped to develop the City’s response to the 13383 letter to address the State Trash Policy and provides assistance with Measure W obligations. When requested, Ms. Reed provides City representation at the WMP Group and other various meetings. Additionally, she managed the City’s SSMP Update and Audit, sewer system annual reports, and sewer system boundary map submittal.

Stormwater Program Management, City of Fillmore, CA. Kelsey Reed provides partial MS4 Permit compliance services to the City. This includes commercial and industrial inspections, State Trash Provisions compliance, annual staff training, annual reporting services. Kelsey Reed represents the city’s interests in the Ventura County Stormwater Management Committee and Santa Clara River Watershed Group and updates staff of critical information and deadlines as it pertains to the groups. Ms. Reed assisted with the City’s SSMP Update and provided guidance with its sewer system boundary map submittal.

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Mayra Martinez
NPDES Permit Compliance Support Lead
Mayra Martinez has over 10 years of consulting experience for both public and private agencies, and previously worked with local government agencies where she provided support on sustainable and best management practices for agriculture in Ventura County. In the past six years, Mayra has focused her expertise on stormwater compliance providing management and support services to help our clients achieve stormwater compliance standards.

Relevant Project Experience
NPDES Consulting Services, City of Cudahy, CA. Mayra Martinez has served as the City’s Stormwater Program Manager for over three years. She ensures the City is in compliance with the NPDES Permit through implementation of the City’s water quality programs. This includes commercial and industrial site inspections, annual staff training, public outreach, and representation of the City’s interests at various meetings, including the Los Angeles River Upper Reach 2 WMP Group. With the passage of Measure W in 2018, Mayra has provided Safe, Clean Water Program (SCWP) funding assistance, including the development of council reports, annual plans, and annual reports, to ensure the City is prepared to receive its municipal return. Mayra has also prepared annual reports to the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (LA Regional Board). Mayra regularly meets with the City to report on critical material and timeframes to ensure all work is complete and deadlines are met.

NPDES Consulting Services, City of Bell, CA. Mayra Martinez plays an active role in ensuring NPDES Permit compliance to the City through implementation of the City’s water quality programs. Stormwater services include ensuring MS4 Permit compliance; inspecting commercial and industrial facilities; stormwater public outreach; representing the City’s interests at various meetings, including the Los Angeles River Upper Reach 2 WMP Group.

Mayra has also provided SCWP funding assistance, staff training, and preparation of annual reports to the LA Regional Board. Mayra regularly meets with the City to report on critical material and timeframes to ensure all work is complete and deadlines are met.

Water Quality/Industrial Commercial Facility Management, City of San Clemente, CA. Mayra Martinez has served an active role managing the City’s Industrial and Commercial Facilities Program and Water Quality Management Program for development projects. This includes planning and coordination activities of facility inspections, database management, and ensuring the program is completed, in compliance with the requirements of the NPDES Permit.

NPDES Consulting Services, City of Canyon Lake, CA. Mayra Martinez has played an active role in ensuring NPDES Permit compliance to the City. This includes overseeing construction site BMP inspections, commercial and industrial facility inspection, annual training, and updates the City on critical deadlines, milestones, and required actions. In addition to NPDES Permit compliance, she actively represents the City’s interests at various stormwater meetings, such as the Santa Ana Regional Technical Advisory Committee, Permittee Permit Renewal Group, and Lake Elsinore Canyon Lake TMDL Task Force, and provides careful reviews of regulatory documents. Mayra has played an active role in the review and comment of the Regional MS4 Permit draft tentative order, ensuring the City is informed during the Permit adoption process.

EDUCATION
BS, Environmental
Science and
Resource
Management,
California State
University,
Channel Islands
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Kayla Urbina, EIT
NPDES Program Support
Kayla Urbina joined Willdan in 2022 to work primarily as onsite contract staff for the City of San Fernando and assists the NPDES team with stormwater compliance and review services.

Prior to her experience at Willdan, she worked as an intern for the City of San Fernando’s Public Works Department and as a Civil and Environmental Engineering Department grader while completing her degree. She has performed various inspections, public outreach, project reviews, and provides annual staff training for multiple clients as part of the Willdan NPDES team.

Relevant Project Experience
NPDES Consulting Services, City of San Fernando, CA. Kayla Urbina has played an active role in ensuring NPDES Permit compliance to the City. She has assisted with implementation of the NPDES Permit, conducts non-stormwater outfall inspections, and conducts public outreach for upcoming city projects and potential grant opportunities. She also represents the City’s interest in the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group and attends meetings on the City’s behalf, such as the Los Angeles Permit Group Meeting, and MS4 related workshops. She aids with the preparation of annual plans and reports for Measure W – Safe, Clean Water Program. Additionally, Kayla provides onsite support to the City of San Fernando Public Works Department Engineering Division. She assists the City with the implementation of Capital Improvement Projects from the design phase to construction. She has coordinated design updates to PS&E, as well as project advertisement and award. She has provided construction management and inspection support on both state and federally funded projects. In addition, she has assisted the City with regulatory reporting for their water system. She also assists the City with State Construction General Permit compliance for the Pacoima Wash Bikeway and Pedestrian Path Project. She has aided in the development of the project’s annual report and the submission of permit registration documents onto SMARTS.

NPDES Consulting Services, City of La Cañada Flintridge, CA. Kayla Urbina assists the City with stormwater compliance. She has performed non-stormwater outfall and industrial and commercial facilities inspections, attended meetings on behalf of the City, and has assisted in the development of the City’s NPDES annual report. Additionally, she has provided Safe Clean Water Program funding assistance to the City.

NPDES Consulting Services, City of Hidden Hills, CA. Kayla Urbina assists the City with implementation of the NPDES Permit. She has performed rain event construction site inspections, attended meetings on behalf of the City, and has assisted in the development of the City’s NPDES annual report. She has also provided Safe Clean Water Program funding assistance to the City.

Stormwater Services, City of Goleta, CA. Kayla Urbina supports the City with stormwater compliance and development review. She assists with stormwater development reviews for both public and private projects. She has aided in the development of the City’s Post Construction Stormwater Management Requirements Annual Report. She has also performed stormwater control measure installation and construction site inspections. She has conducted preconstruction meeting stormwater trainings.

EDUCATION
BS, Environmental
Engineering,
University of
Southern California

PROFESSIONAL

CERTIFICATIONS
California Engineerin-Training (EIT) No.
176660
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Ruby Cornejo, HAZWOPER
NPDES Program Support
Ruby Cornejo joined Willdan in 2023 to assist the team with regulatory compliance services, specifically related to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Programs.

Prior to her experience at Willdan, she worked as an intern for the City of San Fernando’s Public Works Department. She performs a variety of inspections for industrial and commercial facility programs, construction sites, catch basins, and outfall screening programs, and supports program management for multiple clients as part of the Willdan NPDES team.

Relevant Project Experience
NPDES Consulting Services, City of Canyon Lake, CA. Ruby Cornejo actively supports the City’s efforts toward NPDES Permit compliance. Ruby assists with the review of the Santa Ana Tentative NPDES Permit and helped inform the City of potential changes to the regulations.

Additionally, she attends in-person or virtual meetings on behalf of the City.

NPDES Consulting Services, City of Westlake Village, CA. Ruby Cornejo assists with the City’s NPDES permit compliance efforts. She has conducted catch basin and outfall screening, construction site and debris basin inspections, supported NPDES minimum control measures, maintained continuous recordkeeping of monitoring programs, assists in the development of the City’s NPDES reporting and Measure W annual plans and reports, developed trash compliance strategies, and attends meetings on behalf of the City. Ruby regularly develops pollutant-targeted public outreach for the City. Additionally, she drove the development of the SSMP Update and Audit to meet the Order requirements.

NPDES Consulting Services, City of La Cañada Flintridge, CA. Ruby Cornejo assists the City with stormwater compliance and minimum control measures. She has played an active role in developing the Illicit Discharge Detection Elimination (IDDE) Response Plan, conducts the Trash TMDL Daily Generation Rate studies per the NPDES Permit, conducts outfall screening inspections and develops stormwater public outreach materials for distribution to residents across various platforms.

SSMP Consulting Services, City of Cudahy, CA. Ruby Cornejo played an active role in developing the SSMP Update and Audit per the Sewer WDR requirements.

NPDES Consulting Services, City of Fillmore, CA. Ruby Cornejo supports the City’s stormwater program. She performs commercial and industrial facilities inspections and performs an active role towards the completion of the City’s NPDES annual report. Additionally, she assisted with the City’s SSMP Update.

NPDES Consulting Services, City of Calabasas, CA. Ruby Cornejo assists the City with compliance with the NPDES Permit. She performs an active role towards the completion of the City’s NPDES annual and semi-annual report, Measure W annual plan and report, and conducts the Trash TMDL Daily Generation Rate studies per the NPDES Permit.

EDUCATION
BS, Environmental
and Occupational
Health, California
State University,
Northridge

PROFESSIONAL

CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Hazardous
Waste Operations
and Emergency
Response
(HAZWOPER)
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3 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

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Henry Lopez, HAZWOPER
NPDES Program Support
Henry Lopez joined Willdan to assist the team with regulatory compliance services, specifically related to the NPDES Programs. Prior to his experience at Willdan, he worked on wildfire remediation efforts in the City of Alta Dena and the City of Pacific Palisades. He performed hazardous waste site assessments on impacted burn areas, oversaw debris removal teams to ensure compliance with the contractor’s objectives, and documented erosion mitigation strategies.

He is well adept with programs such as ARCGIS Pro, Excel, and MATLAB. He performs a variety of inspections for industrial and commercial facility programs, construction sites, catch basins, outfall screening programs, rapid illicit discharge response, ordinance development, and supports program management for multiple clients as part of the Willdan NPDES team.

Relevant Project Experience
NPDES Consulting Services, City of Westlake Village, CA. Henry Lopez assists with the City’s NPDES permit compliance efforts. He has supported NPDES minimum control measures, maintained continuous record keeping of monitoring programs. He has also supported the rapid response to illicit discharges in the area, communicating effectively with relevant stakeholders and ensuring proper documentation. He provides commercial and industrial facility inspections (including NEC and IGP coverage facilities) and follow-up coordination with businesses as necessary.

NPDES Consulting Services, City of La Cañada Flintridge, CA. Henry Lopez supports the City’s stormwater program and NPDES permit compliance efforts. Utilizing ArcGIS along with other relevant tools, he performs commercial and industrial inspections to ensure proper pollutant source control practices and remediation. Additionally, he provides non-stormwater outfall screening and source identification inspections.

NPDES Consulting Services, City of Fillmore, CA. Henry Lopez has supported the revisions to the Industrial Waste Pretreatment ordinance, implementation of the City’s low impact development review program, and support for the City’s catch basin retrofit project to comply with the State Trash Policy.

NPDES Consulting Services, City of Hidden Hills, CA. Henry Lopez assists with the City’s NPDES permit compliance efforts. He has supported NPDES minimum control measures, maintained continuous record keeping of monitoring programs, and construction site BMP inspections.

Additionally, he provides as-needed support with Modeled Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance reporting.

NPDES Consulting Services, City of Calabasas, CA. Henry Lopez has supported the response to illicit discharge investigations, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up. Additionally, he provides data management and report compilation for the City’s Industrial/Commercial Facilities Program.

Commercial/Industrial Facility Inspection Services, City of La Puente, CA. Henry Lopez supports the City’s stormwater program and NPDES permit compliance efforts. He performs a variety of onsite inspections of industrial and commercial facilities to ensure proper pollutant source control practices and remediation. He provides educational information and follow-up inspections to ensure compliance with the NPDES compliance requirements.

EDUCATION
BS, Earth System
Science,
BA, Environmental
Science and Policy,
University of California,
Irvine

PROFESSIONAL

CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Hazardous
Waste Operations and
Emergency Response
(HAZWOPER)
1 YEAR OF EXPERIENCE

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DIRECT CONTACT
Kelsey Reed, CESSWI, QSP/D, HAZWOPER
Project Manager
818.383.3092
[email protected]

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City of Rolling Hills
Cost Proposal for
Municipal Stormwater Consulting
Services for the City of Rolling Hills
Regulatory Compliance and
Program Implementation
July 21, 2026

DIRECT CONTACT
Kelsey Reed, CESSWI, QSP/D, HAZWOPER
Project Manager
818.383.3092
[email protected]

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714.940.6300 | 800.424.9144 | fax: 714.940.4920 | 2401 East Katella Avenue, Suite 300, Anaheim. California 92806 | www.willdan.com 9144
July 21, 2026
Christian Horvath
Assistant to the City Manager / City Clerk
City of Rolling Hills
2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Re: Cost Proposal for Municipal Stormwater Consulting Services - Regulatory Compliance and Program Implementation
The City of Rolling Hills (“City”) is looking for a professional consulting firm to assist the City with implementation of stormwater programs required by the Los Angeles Regional Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit (Order No. R42021-0105). Willdan Engineering (“Willdan”) submits our cost proposal to help the City of Rolling Hills maintain defensible, efficient, and uninterrupted stormwater compliance under the Regional MS4 Permit and the Palos Verdes Peninsula WMP/CIMP.

We look forward to assembling our qualified team to assist the City with their stormwater program. As Project Manager, Kelsey Reed will have overall responsibility for the services provided to the City of Rolling Hills. Should you have any questions or need further information, please contact Kelsey Reed at 818.383.3092 or by email at [email protected]. We greatly appreciate this opportunity to submit this proposal for MS4 Regulatory Compliance and Program Implementation.

Respectfully submitted,

WILLDAN ENGINEERING
Jonathan Mitchell
Director of Engineering
Project Manager
Kelsey Reed, CESSWI, QSP/D, HAZWOPER
(818) 383-3092
[email protected]

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Rolling Hills Annual Cost Estimate: Municipal Stormwater Compliance Services Title Project Manager I Environmental Analyst III Environmental Analyst I Assistant Engineer II Hourly Rate $206 $183 $154 $165
10 6 25 4 $7,668
4 10 25 2 $6,834
8 15 40 4 $11,213
2 3 10 0 $2,501
3 8 15 5 $5,217
2 3 10 0 $2,501

7. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program Support 2 2 2 0 $1,086 6 10 12 0 $4,914 1
Budget assumes live online training, as applicable and RFP listed "upon request" tasks. Grand Total3 $41,934 2Task to be funded by the Measure W Municipal Program and costs tracked accordingly. 3 Budget to be confirmed at kickoff and revised estimate to be provided to the City as necessary.

Cost Estimate

1. Program Planning, Regulatory Support, and Coordination

2. Annual Report Preparation

3. Safe, Clean Water (Measure W) Municipal Program Assistance2 Task1

6. Public Agency Activities

8. Watershed Management Program Adaptive Management & Progress Reporting2

4. Public Information and Participation Program Assistance2

5. Planning and Land Development and Construction Program Estimated Hours

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Anaheim, CA 92806
714.940.6300 | 800.424.9144 | Fax: 714.940.4920
www.willdan.com

DIRECT CONTACT
Kelsey Reed, CESSWI, QSP/D, HAZWOPER
Project Manager
818.383.3092
[email protected]

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EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Eighth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement (“Eighth Amendment”) is entered into by and between the City of Rolling Hills, a municipal corporation (“City”) and McGowan Consulting LLC (“Consultant”) upon full, written execution by both parties.

RECITALS
A. City and Consultant are parties to that Professional Services Agreement dated July 15, 2015 (the “Agreement”) by which City engaged Consultant for environmental consulting services pertaining to the implementation of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit (MS4) and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation under the requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act.

B. The Agreement has been amended by a First Amendment to the Agreement dated July 26, 2018 (the “First Amendment”), a Second Amendment to the Agreement dated April 17, 2019 (the “Second Amendment”), a Third Amendment to the Agreement dated July 29, 2020 (the “Third Amendment”), a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement dated June 29, 2021 (the “Fourth Amendment”), a Fifth Amendment to the Agreement dated June 28, 2022 (the “Fifth Amendment”), a Sixth Amendment to the Agreement dated June 13, 2023 (the “Sixth Amendment”), and a Seventh Amendment to the Agreement dated June 24, 2024 (the “Seventh Amendment”) by which City continued Consultant's engagement to perform MS4 permit consulting services and amended the scope of services, compensation and term.

C. City and Consultant now desire to further amend the Agreement for an eighth time in order to engage Consultant to perform MS4 permit consulting services for the 2025-2026 through 20272028 fiscal years and to establish a revised scope of work and compensation for such services and extend the term of the Agreement by this Eighth Amendment.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the Agreement is amended as follows:

A. Section 2 “SCOPE OF WORK” of the Agreement is amended to read as follows:

CONSULTANT shall perform all work necessary to complete in a manner satisfactory to CITY the services set forth in the scope of work attached as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein by this reference during the extension term as provided in this Eighth Amendment.

B. Section 3 “COST” of the Agreement is amended to read as follows:

The CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT for all the work or any part of the work performed under this Agreement at the rates and in the manner established in the attached Exhibit A.

Total expenditures made under this Agreement shall not exceed the sum of $35,850 for FY 2015-16; $39,976 for FY 2016-17; $39,468 for FY 2017-18; $46,996 for FY 2018-19; $46,992 for FY 2019-20; $70,605 for FY 2020-21; $99,095 for FY 2021-22; $71,500 (inclusive of 10% contingency fee) for FY 2022-23; $75,020 (inclusive of 10% contingency fee) for FY 2023-2024, $75,900 for FY 2024-2025, and $78,700 for FY 2025-26, $82,100 for FY2026-27, $85,300 for FY 2027-28 services in the attached Exhibit A (each FY 2025- 26, FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 inclusive of a 10% contingency fee). All such fees include automobile mileage, parking fees, routine printing and copying, photography, travel, attendance at meetings and routine miscellaneous costs incurred during the term. No

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ATTf=ST
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Date

MCGOWAN CONSUL TJNG, LLC
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increase in fees will be allowed during the life of this Agreement, as extended by this Eighth Amendment.

Any increase in contract amount or scope shall be by express written amendment approved by the CITY and CONSULTANT.

C. Section 9 “TERM” of the Agreement is amended to read as follows:

The term of the Agreement is extended for an additional (3) three years until June 30, 2028.

D. Except as above modified, in all other respects the Agreement as previously amended is hereby affirmed and in full force and effect. Capitalized terms herein which are not otherwise defined in this Eighth Amendment shall have the respective meanings ascribed thereto in the Agreement, as previously amended. From and after the effective date of this Eighth Amendment, whenever the term “Agreement” appears in the Agreement, it shall mean the Agreement as amended by this Eighth Amendment.

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EXHIBIT A
(See following page)

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MCGOWAN CONSULTING, LLC
412 Olive Avenue, #189, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
310-213-4979 [email protected]
May 28, 2025
Karina Bañales, City Manager
Samantha Crew, Management Analyst
City of Rolling Hills
2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
RE: SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR MS4 PERMIT CONSULTING
Dear Ms. Bañales and Ms. Crew:

McGowan Consulting is pleased to provide the enclosed scope of services and cost estimate to assist the City of Rolling Hillsin implementing the requirements of the Regional Municipal Stormwater Permit from fiscal year 2025-2026 through 2027-2028. McGowan Consulting specializes in providing customized stormwater quality and watershed protection support services to municipal clients and has an in-depth understanding of the City’s unique character, opportunities and constraints. We are gratified to have assisted the City in successfully contesting alleged water quality violations and associated fines based on demonstration of the City's deemed compliance with water quality limitations retroactive to its inclusion in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Watershed Management Program.

This scope of services is designed to assist the City in implementing its individual requirements under the Regional Municipal Stormwater Permit and in supporting the City in cooperative implementation of the Peninsula Watershed Management Program and Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program. Given the uncertain and unpredictable nature of these regulatory-driven programs, a ten percent contingency is recommended to be used only when authorized by the City.

Please contact me if you have any questions or require additional information. Thank you for the opportunity to continue to work with you and your colleagues in serving the City of Rolling Hills.

Sincerely,
Kathleen C. McGowan, P.E., Principal
McGowan Consulting, LLC
Attachment: Scope of Services and Cost Estimate

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Scope of Services – Stormwater Permit Consulting
City of Rolling Hills
FY2025-2026 through FY2027-2028
This scope of services is designed to assist the City of Rolling Hills (City) with implementation of stormwater programs required by the Regional Municipal NPDES Permit – Order No. R4-2021-0105 – NPDES Permit No. CAS004004 Waste Discharge Requirements and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Discharges within the Coastal Watersheds of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties (Regional Permit).

The Regional Permit will expire on September 11, 2026; however, the California Code of Regulations specifies that the terms and conditions of an expired permit are automatically continued pending the issuance of a new permit. Consequently, Permittees must continue to implement the requirements of the Regional Permit until a new permit is adopted. While the process of negotiating new permit terms may begin sometime within the next three years, based on previous experience with LA Water Board permit cycles it is unlikely a new Municipal NPDES Permit will become effective within the term of this scope of services. As such, the level of effort included in this scope of services assumes a continuation of current Regional Permit programs and projects with no significant new effort to implement a new permit.

This scope of services is organized into eight (8) tasks:

Task 1 - Program Management, Reporting & Regulatory Support Task 2 - Public Information & Participation Program Assistance Task 3 - Commercial Facilities Control Program Assistance [not applicable to the city] Task 4 - Planning & Land Development and Construction Programs Support Task 5 - Public Agency Activities Program Support
Task 6 - Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Program Support Task 7 - Watershed Group Planning & Coordination
Task 8 - Watershed Management Program Joint Implementation Activities Task 1 Program Management, Reporting, and Regulatory Support Implementation of Regional Permit requirements necessitates effective coordination across a wide range of municipal activities. Task 1 is focused on assisting City staff in stormwater program planning, budgeting, reporting, coordination and regulatory support.

Subtask 1.1 Coordination, Communication and Project Management This subtask provides for McGowan Consulting to perform project management activities necessary to deliver the scope of services in a timely and cost-efficient manner. These include task management, internal coordination and planning, meetings and regular communication with City staff on action items and pending decisions needed, as well as overall project and budget management. Time is also included

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for attendance at occasional City Council meetings and assistance in drafting staff reports on items of importance to the City’s stormwater program.

Subtask 1.2 Regional Permit Individual Annual Report
The Regional Permit requires the City to submit an Individual Annual Report to the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (LA Water Board) by December 15 covering activities implemented during the preceding fiscal year (July 1-June 30). This report must include but is not limited to detailed reporting of Regional Permit implementation costs, implementation activities, non-stormwater prohibition effectiveness, and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation and compliance. Additionally, the State Water Resources Control Board in January 2025 adopted a new Statewide Water Quality Control Policy for Standardized Cost Reporting in Municipal Stormwater Permits requiring tracking and submittal of the City’s fiscal year costs for implementing the Regional Permit via a newly developed statewide MS4 Cost Data Portal.

This subtask covers McGowan Consulting’s preparation of the City’s Individual Annual Report and attachments following the required format and content prescribed in the Regional Permit. Beginning in 2026 this will include assistance to the City in tracking its Regional Permit implementation costs in accordance with the new statewide cost reporting policy and for reporting these costs utilizing the new statewide MS4 Cost Data Portal.

The following schedule allows sufficient time for McGowan Consulting to prepare the draft report and attachments, for City staff to review and comment, and for final report preparation and submittal by regulatory deadlines. By August 15 following the close of the fiscal year, McGowan Consulting will provide City staff a detailed list of information needed to complete the Individual Annual Report.

Assuming receipt of the requested information in electronic format from City staff by September 15, a draft Individual Annual Report will be prepared and provided for City staff review by November 1.

Following receipt of comments from City staff, McGowan Consulting will revise and finalize the annual report for City management staff approval and signature prior to the December 15 submittal deadline.

A two-week turnaround for consolidated City staff comments on the draft report and a single revision of the annual report are assumed in this schedule. Following submittal of each Individual Annual Report to the LA Water Board, McGowan Consulting will provide City staff a PDF copy of the final Individual Annual Report, including all attachments, along with a link to a digital folder containing supporting files for City staff to download and file internally.

Given the City’s approved ‘deemed compliance’ alternative demonstration of compliance with final water quality-based effluent limitations and receiving water limitations, it is assumed that no Receiving Water Limitations Compliance Report will be necessary for the City during any of the reporting years covered by this scope of services. If as a result of a change in the City’s deemed compliance status, such a report becomes necessary in a particular reporting year, McGowan Consulting’s effort for preparation of that report would be drawn from the annual contingency.

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Subtask 1.2 Annual Deliverables:
• Draft and Final Regional Permit Individual Annual Reports, including link to digital folder containing supporting files for City's records
Subtask 1.3 Permit-wide Coordination and Regulatory Support This subtask provides for McGowan Consulting to track and review regulatory actions affecting the City’s stormwater program such as new or revisions to statewide policies, NPDES permit actions impacting Regional Permit implementation, and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) reconsiderations or issuance of new TMDLs. This subtask also includes time for McGowan Consulting to attend and participate in virtual meetings with other municipal permittee representatives and various stakeholders to share information, resources and address challenges cooperatively. Examples of such meetings include Los Angeles Permit Group meetings, California Stormwater Quality Association meetings, and periodic LA Water Board meetings. This subtask also includes participation in LA Water Board workshops and permit negotiation meetings and/or review and comment on tentative permit documents but assumes that a new permit will not be adopted within the term of this scope of services. Consulting time for attending meetings and performing services in common for multiple clients has been reduced in this task to account for distribution of time (cost-sharing) between clients.

Task 2 Public Information and Participation Program Assistance Each Permittee is responsible for developing and implementing a Public Information and Participation Program (PIPP) that addresses specific Regional Permit and Peninsula Watershed Management Program (WMP) requirements. Each of the required elements of the PIPP may be met by the City either through a collaborative or individual program approach, including through partnerships with State or National stormwater member agencies as well as by leveraging County-wide outreach and engagement efforts including those implemented through the Safe Clean Water Program. The Palos Verdes Peninsula Watershed Management Group (Peninsula WMG) has committed to joint development of certain elements of the PIPP which are described in Subtask 8.2. McGowan Consulting understands that the City’s solid waste franchisee disseminates information to residents on proper handling of wastes such as vehicle waste fluids, household waste materials, construction waste materials, organic waste and animal waste. City staff also disseminate opportunities for participation in pollution prevention activities and events to residents via the City's Blue Newsletter and Environmental Programs website.

Subtask 2.1 PIPP Support
The Regional Permit requires documentation and tracking of information on the City’s PIPP activities, including the (1) date of activity; (2) method of dissemination, (3) targeted behavior; (4) targeted pollutant; (5) targeted audience; (6) culturally effective methods; (7) metric(s) for measuring effectiveness of activity, and related information necessary for measuring effectiveness. This subtask provides for tracking the City’s PIPP activities via metrics identified in collaboration with City staff.

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spreadsheet database to demonstrate the reach and effectiveness of the City's PIPP activities. This data will be incorporated into the appropriate section of the City’s Individual Annual Report. This task also provides an allocation of effort for McGowan Consulting to support the City as needed in its efforts to disseminate public outreach materials and encourage community engagement on stormwater and related environmental programs. This support may include reviewing and recommending changes to the Environmental Programs website material and/or recommendations for information to be disseminated to the public via the City’s Blue Newsletter.

Subtask 2.1 Annual Deliverables:
• Update of City’s individual PIPP activities database and metrics for tracking effectiveness Subtask 2.2 Safe Clean Water Municipal Program Support
The Safe Clean Water (SCW) Program, also known as Measure W, provides dedicated funding for stormwater activities that improve water quality and assist permittees in compliance with the Regional Permit while also delivering other co-benefits to Los Angeles County communities. The City receives approximately $105,000 annually in Municipal SCW Program funds to use on local projects and programs that achieve SCW Program goals. The City’s Municipal SCW Annual Plan and Municipal SCW Annual Expenditure Report must be prepared and submitted via the SCW online reporting tool in accordance with the structure and content required by LACFCD. The tool is mounted on the Los Angeles County SCW Program website (SafeCleanWaterLA.org) where the plans and reports are also posted for public transparency and accountability. The Annual Plan must describe the projects, programs, and other activities the City intends to fund with Municipal SCW Program funds in the upcoming fiscal year. The Annual Expenditure Report must describe how the City expended its Municipal SCW funds during the preceding fiscal year and whether these expenditures aligned with the Annual Plan prepared for that year.

This subtask provides for McGowan Consulting to prepare drafts of the required Municipal SCW Annual Plans and Annual Expenditure Reports, which are due on April 1 and December 31, respectively. To allow time to prepare and submit the appropriate deliverables on time, the following schedules are proposed:
• Municipal SCW Annual Report: After the close of each fiscal year, McGowan Consulting will work with City staff to obtain the information necessary to complete the Annual Expenditure Report.

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Assuming McGowan Consulting is in receipt of all needed information by October 15, a draft Annual Expenditure Report will be prepared for City staff review by November 1. • Municipal SCW Annual Plan: McGowan Consulting will meet with City staff annually in January to consult on anticipated Municipal SCW Program expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year. A draft Municipal SCW Annual Plan will then be prepared for City staff review by March 1. • Comment/Review: A two-week turnaround for consolidated City staff comments and a single revision of the Annual Plan and Annual Expenditure Report are assumed.

In FY2024-25, the Safe, Clean Water Program requested additional metrics data from municipalities with Safe, Clean Water funded projects to better measure and track project performance with respect to the goals of the Safe, Clean Water Program. It is anticipated that similar additional metrics will be requested for programs as well as projects in upcoming fiscal years. This sub-task includes an allocation of effort starting in FY2025-26 for McGowan Consulting to assist with anticipated increased measures and metrics reporting for the Municipal Safe, Clean Water Program.

This subtask also includes as-needed support to City staff in assembling requested information for the 3-year independent audit of Municipal SCW funds due in March 2027. McGowan Consulting will also assist City staff in preparing a staff report, City Council resolution and submitting necessary documentation required for execution of a new Transfer Agreement with the District prior to expiration of the current Transfer Agreement in June 2028.

It is assumed that the City will be responsible for procuring and directing the independent 3-year financial audit of its SCW program payments as required by the SCW Transfer Agreement. It is also understood that City staff will be responsible for adherence to the SCW Program financial documentation and audit requirements as well as for operating in accordance with best practices and strict accountability for funds, receipts and disbursements as delineated in the SCW Program Municipal Program Transfer Agreement.

Subtask 2.2 Annual Deliverables:
• Draft and Final Municipal SCW Annual Plans
• Draft and Final Municipal SCW Annual Expenditure Reports Task 4 Planning & Land Development and Development Construction Programs Support
The Planning & Land Development and Construction Programs are applicable to public and private development projects and there are separate and cross-cutting requirements in these programs.

Subtask 4.1 Planning & Land Development Program Training & Tracking The Planning and Land Development provisions of the Regional Permit require the City to ensure that Priority Development Projects provide for permanent measures to reduce storm water pollutant loads from the developed site by conditioning approval of these projects with Low Impact Development (LID) requirements. Qualifying capital improvement projects are also subject to LID requirements.

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This subtask provides for McGowan Consulting to prepare and deliver training for Community Development staff on the Planning & Land Development Program (Low Impact Development or LID) requirements of the Regional Permit. The method of delivery of the training may vary from year-to-year depending on City staff’s needs and may include: virtually accessible videos, short online assessments, printed training materials, or synchronous virtual training sessions.

This subtask also provides an allocation of time for McGowan Consulting to submit information on Priority Development Projects into the WRAMPS online tool for tracking and annual reporting purposes.

It is assumed that contract Building & Safety staff will provide McGowan Consulting with the LID project attributes and other required project information in the WRAMPS bulk upload spreadsheet format.

Subtask 4.1 Deliverables
• Annual training for Community Development staff on the Planning & Land Development requirements
Subtask 4.2 Construction Program Training
The City is required to implement a construction program in compliance with the Regional MS4 Permit that tracks and verifies that effective BMPs are being implemented on construction sites within its jurisdiction. The City must also verify that construction projects disturbing one acre or more: 1) obtain coverage under the Statewide Construction General Permit (CGP) and 2) submit and receive approval of the project LID Plans from Building & Safety prior to being issued a grading permit. The City must inspect construction sites in accordance with required frequencies to verify that effective construction BMPs are being implemented by the construction contractor.

This subtask provides for McGowan Consulting to prepare and deliver training for Community Development staff on the Construction Program requirements of the Regional Permit. The method of delivery of the training may vary from year-to-year depending on City staff’s needs and may include virtually accessible videos, short online assessments, printed training materials, or synchronous virtual training sessions. An allocation of time is also included in this task for McGowan Consulting to track construction sites enrolled in the CGP through the State Board’s online SMARTS system on a quarterly basis to identify new sites in the system, track the status of sites, and advise City staff of issues of concern identified by this online review.

The training provided by McGowan Consulting is primarily focused on the Regional MS4 Permit Construction Program requirements and is not equivalent to the two- or three-day training required for practitioners of the CGP. Therefore, it is assumed that the City will utilize contracted State Qualified QSD/QSP practitioners that are trained and knowledgeable in CGP requirements for construction of municipal capital improvement projects disturbing one acre or more.

Subtask 4.2 Annual Deliverables

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• Annual training for Community Development staff on the Construction Program requirements of the Regional Permit
Task 5 Public Agency Activities Program Support and Training The Public Agency Activities program of the Regional Permit requires implementation of BMPs to minimize water quality impacts from the maintenance of municipal facilities including parks, streets, parking lots, storm drain infrastructure, recreational and other municipally owned or operated facilities.

The Regional Permit requires that contractors hired by the City to conduct construction, operation and maintenance activities must be contractually required to implement and maintain BMPs to control the discharge of pollutants to the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable when conducting such work; McGowan Consulting has previously provided recommended contract language which can be incorporated into contracts to address this requirement. The City must annually train all employees in targeted positions whose interactions, jobs, and activities affect stormwater quality. This annual training requirement also applies to contractors performing privatized/contracted municipal services such as catch basin cleaning, landscape maintenance or trash collection.

The Regional Permit also requires the City to maintain an electronic inventory of municipal facilities and activities that are potential sources of pollutants and the BMPs being implemented to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges from these facilities to the maximum extent practicable. The accuracy of the inventory must be verified once during the permit term; since the City’s facility inventory in workbook/spreadsheet format was last comprehensively revised and verified in FY2022-23, it will not need to be reverified under this scope of services. Incorporation of the municipal facility inventory into GIS is recommended but not required by the Regional Permit. It is assumed that contract or in-house City GIS staff will be responsible for performing conversion of the facility inventory to GIS if City staff determines this is desirable.

This subtask includes time for McGowan Consulting to assist City staff in maintaining the facility inventory by conducting one (1) facility visit per year to assess significantly revised conditions at a municipal facility identified by City staff and to update the facility inventory based on the facility assessment(s). McGowan Consulting will also provide required annual training for targeted City staff in which contract service providers may also participate. The method for delivery of the training may vary from year-to-year depending on City staff’s preferences and may include virtually accessible recorded training presentations accompanied by short online assessments, in-person training, or synchronous virtual training sessions. As-needed, McGowan Consulting will assist City staff in coordinating with contracted service providers to obtain self-certification from them that their staff are annually trained and, if needed will facilitate such training by providing access to virtually accessible recorded trainings.

Upon request, McGowan Consulting will also provide review of new or renewing municipal contracts to provide contract-specific recommendations on the appropriate incorporation of Regional Permit requirements as well as the training requirement.

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Task 5 Annual Deliverables:
• Annual training for targeted public works staff on the Public Agency Activities Program requirements of the Regional Permit
Task 6 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program Support The Regional Permit requires the City to continue to implement its Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) program to detect and identify the source of suspected illicit discharges and to implement procedures for eliminating confirmed illicit discharges. The City’s IDDE procedures manual must be updated once during the Regional Permit term, and this was completed in FY2023-24.

This task provides for preparation and delivery of an interactive or virtually accessible annual training for field staff on the identification and reporting of illicit discharges. This task also provides for minor revisions to the IDDE manual as needed to reflect updates to the City’s staffing structure and assignment of responsibilities. Additionally, McGowan Consulting will provide as-needed assistance to City staff in addressing illicit discharges or conditionally exempt non-stormwater discharges consistent with permit requirements.

Task 6 Annual Deliverables:
• Training materials prepared for targeted City staff and contractors on the IDDE Program requirements
Task 7 Watershed Group Planning and Coordination
The Coordinated Integrated Watershed Management Program (CIMP) and Watershed Management Program (WMP) are being implemented cooperatively by the Peninsula WMG in accordance with the requirements of the Regional Permit. The CIMP is being implemented by the CIMP Consultant through a separate contracting mechanism under an MOU administered by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes with oversight and input from the Peninsula WMG member agencies; the current CIMP MOU Amendment 2 expires at the end of FY2025-26, therefore a 3rd amendment or new MOU will need to be negotiated and adopted by June 30, 2026 to ensure that required monitoring continues without interruption. The City is also participating in the Harbor Regional Monitoring Coalition MOU to meet its monitoring obligations under the Greater Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors Toxics TMDL.

Task 7.1 Watershed Group Planning and Coordination
This subtask includes time for meeting preparation and attendance at six (6) annual Peninsula WMG meetings and additional coordination meetings among the Peninsula WMG and/or consulting team members as needed. During FY2025-26 this subtask will include effort for McGowan Consulting to assist the City in negotiating the terms of an amendment to or new Peninsula CIMP MOU for continued joint monitoring efforts. McGowan Consulting time for Peninsula WMG planning and coordination has been reduced based on cost-sharing among three municipal clients. Time for participation in quarterly Harbor

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Regional Monitoring Coalition meetings is also included in this task with that effort reduced based on cost-sharing of time between two municipal clients.

Task 7.2 Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program Review & Support This subtask allocates time for McGowan Consulting to provide review and comment on the draft and final annual Integrated Monitoring Compliance Reports to be prepared by the CIMP Consultant and the draft and final Harbor Toxics TMDL Coordinated Compliance Monitoring Report. Additionally, this subtask provides time for McGowan Consulting to attend monthly 30-minute coordination calls with the CIMP consulting team to make as-needed implementation and adaptive management decisions. During FY2025-26 this task will also include review and comment on the 5-year water quality monitoring data assessment to be prepared by the CIMP Implementation Consultant in support of the required adaptive management process. McGowan Consulting time for this subtask has been reduced based on the assumption that it will be distributed among three municipal Peninsula clients.

Task 8 Watershed Management Program Joint Implementation The Peninsula WMG members have undertaken certain WMP implementation tasks in a cooperative manner with effort for carrying out these tasks distributed equitably between the consultant for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and McGowan Consulting as consultant for Rolling Hills Estates, Palos Verdes Estates and Rolling Hills. County of Los Angeles staff also contribute in-kind efforts. This task provides for McGowan Consulting to perform the City’s share of these cooperative WMP implementation tasks.

Subtask 8.1 Watershed Progress Report and Adaptive
Management/ROWD Assistance & Review
The Regional Permit requires the submittal of semi-annual Watershed Progress Reports to the LA Water Board which are due on December 15 and June 15. Although the consultant for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes will lead this submittal, it is necessarily a cooperative effort and therefore McGowan Consulting will assist in providing narrative sections for these reports covering our work described in Subtasks 8.2 and 8.3. McGowan Consulting will also update the City’s watershed control measure information in WRAMPS for submittal to the Peninsula Watershed Coordinator and provide short narratives in support of the Peninsula Watershed Progress Reports. Additionally, McGowan Consulting will provide technical/regulatory review and comment on the draft and final semi-annual progress reports on the City’s behalf prior to submittal to the LA Water Board.

The Regional Permit requires that by March 11, 2026, the WMG must prepare and submit a Report of Waste Discharge (ROWD) to the LA Water Board, including the results of an adaptive management process and evaluation of the effectiveness of implemented control measures in improving water quality since the last revision of the Peninsula WMP. The consultant for City of Rancho Palos Verdes will prepare this required submittal. This task provides an allocation of effort for McGowan Consulting to perform technical/regulatory review and comment on draft narrative work products and final draft ROWD and Adaptive Management Report submittals on the City’s behalf. In subsequent reporting years, this task

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may also require review and comment on modifications to the Peninsula WMP arising from the Adaptive Management process.

Subtask 8.2 Joint Public Outreach Content Development & Tracking The Peninsula WMG in collaboration with the Beach Cities WMG develops and disseminates stormwater outreach to the local community via the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) website.

This outreach program has been developed, managed and facilitated by McGowan Consulting, supported by website hosting services subcontracted with the SBCCOG. This outreach program also includes the development of periodic supplemental outreach pieces for dissemination through the participating jurisdictions’ websites, e-news and social media channels to extend the reach of the messaging and draw traffic to the website content.

The ongoing scope of this subtask is anticipated to include annual revision and refreshing of webpage content on the SBCCOG website platform. The Regional Permit requires Permittees to track metrics on the effectiveness of their public outreach and participation efforts which will be implemented in part through collection of website metrics from the SBCCOG hosting service. Additionally, the effort in this subtask may include development of one or more targeted public outreach pieces to address topics relevant to the stormwater management program.

McGowan Consulting’s level of effort and supporting contract services for this subtask are assumed to be similar to previous years and will be distributed among three Peninsula WMG municipal clients and further offset through combined work for the Beach Cities WMG, including shared subcontracting costs for website hosting and as-needed graphic design.

Subtask 8.3 Adaptive Management
This subtask includes an allocation of time for review and comment on Sepulveda canyon annual flow data deliverables that are critical to maintaining the City’s deemed compliance status. In FY2025-26 this will also include review and comment on the Rolling Hills Sepulveda Canyon monitoring technical memorandum three-year review to be prepared by NV5. In future years this task allocates time to assist with any necessary revisions into the Peninsula WMP arising from the WMP adaptive management process, or to assist the City in modifications to the flow monitoring contract with NV5 or an alternate contracting mechanism for that monitoring.

Cost Estimate
McGowan Consulting will carry out the scope of services for an estimated cost of $71,500 in FY2025- 2026, $74,600 in FY2026-27, and $77,500 in FY2027-28 based on actual time and materials as broken down by task in the Budget Table. Given the recent increased regulatory uncertainty and enforcement actions taken by the LA Water Board, a ten percent contingency is also recommended for as-needed additional assistance in each year to be used only when authorized by the City Manager which would result in a total contract amount for the three years of $ 245,960. As is our practice and as noted in the

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Scope of Services, certain consulting efforts for attending meetings and performing services in common for multiple clients have been reduced in the budget to account for distribution of the effort among several clients. To provide flexibility during this period of regulatory uncertainty and to best meet the needs of the City in addressing the requirements of the Regional MS4 Permit, it is understood and assumed that reallocation of level-of-effort by McGowan Consulting between tasks and subtasks may occur so long as the total contract amount is not exceeded.

Labor rates which include automobile mileage, parking fees, and routine printing & copying are shown for FY2025-2026 in the Rate Schedule. Other direct costs chargeable to the project may include subcontracted graphic design, illustration, and translation services; courier services; and other direct project costs not specifically included in labor rates. Invoices will be submitted based on actual time and expenses expended by McGowan Consulting and will be annotated to show which costs can be recovered via the Municipal Safe Clean Water Program (Measure W) which costs are also denoted by asterisk (*) in the Budget Table.

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Budget Table by Fiscal Year
Stormwater Permit Consulting Services
Task Description Est.

Annual
Hours
FY25-26
Est. Cost
FY26-27
Est. Cost
FY27-28
Est. Cost

1.1 Coordination, Communication & Project
Management
60 $ 10,700 $ 11,200 $ 11,600

1.2 Regional Permit Individual Annual Report 60 $ 10,700 $ 11,200 $ 11,600

1.3 Permit-wide Coordination and Regulatory
Support
30 $ 5,400 $ 5,600 $ 5,800

2.1 Public Information & Participation Program
Support *
12 $ 2,100 $ 2,200 $ 2,300

2.2 SCW Municipal Program Support * 64 $ 10,900 $ 11,400 $ 11,800

4.1 Planning & Land Development Program
Training and Tracking
15 $ 2,700 $ 2,800 $ 2,900

4.2 Construction Program Training 12 $ 2,100 $ 2,200 $ 2,300 5 Public Agency Activities Program Support and
Training
36 $ 6,400 $ 6,700 $ 7,000
6 IDDE Program Support 18 $ 3,200 $ 3,300 $ 3,500

7.1 Watershed Group Planning & Coordination 20 $ 3,600 $ 3,700 $ 3,900

7.2 CIMP Review and Support 15 $ 2,700 $ 2,800 $ 2,900

8.1 Watershed Progress Report and Adaptive
Management/ROWD
Assistance and Review *
20 $ 3,700 $ 3,900 $ 4,000

8.2 Joint Public Outreach Content Development &
Tracking *
14 $ 2,500 $ 2,600 $ 2,700

8.3 Adaptive Management * 12 $ 2,200 $ 2,300 $ 2,400
Other Direct Costs $ 2,600 $ 2,700 $ 2,800
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $ 71,500 $ 74,600 $ 77,500
Contingency @ 10% $ 22,360
Total Not to Exceed Amount (with contingency) $ 245,960 * Indicates costs planned to be covered by the SCW Municipal Program Fund

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McGowan Consulting, LLC
Labor Rates - Contract Year 2025-261
Professional Staff Rates
Principal $194 per hour
Sr. Scientist $164 per hour
Staff Scientist $80 per hour
Expenses
Labor rates include automobile mileage within greater Los Angeles and Orange County area, parking, routine printing and copying.

Other direct costs chargeable to the project include graphic layout and illustration, webpage design and hosting, translation services, report reproduction and binding, courier services, blueprint services, graphics services, project-specific publications, and any other direct project costs not included in the labor rates. 1 Labor rates to be adjusted annually based on increases in the Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles area as calculated by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics

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CITY OF ROLLING HILLS

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 24th day of August, 2026 in City of Rolling Hills, County of Los Angeles, State of California, by and between the CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, a California municipal corporation (hereinafter the “CITY”), and GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC., a Florida corporation (hereinafter the “CONSULTANT”).

1. RECITALS:

A. The CITY desires to retain CONSULTANT to provide municipal stormwater consultant services.

B. CONSULTANT is well qualified by reason of education and experience to perform such services; and
C. CONSULTANT is willing to render such professional services as hereinafter defined.

Now, therefore, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions herein contained, CITY hereby engages CONSULTANT and CONSULTANT agrees to perform the services set forth in this AGREEMENT.

2. SCOPE OF WORK
CONSULTANT shall perform all work necessary to complete in a manner satisfactory to CITY the services as stated in the attached Exhibit A (hereinafter referred to as “SERVICES”). Susan Robinson shall be the project manager for CONSULTANT.

The project manager shall not be changed without the CITY’s prior approval.

3. COST
The CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT for all the SERVICES or any part of the SERVICES performed under this AGREEMENT at the rates and in the manner established in the attached Exhibit B.

A. The CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT for the SERVICES required by this Agreement in Exhibit A as set forth in Exhibit B, subject to a do not exceed amount in the amount of $74,614, plus a 10% contingency of $7,461 for a total of $82,075. The 10% contingency of $7,461 shall be solely for additional or unforeseen services authorized by the City Manager in writing. This amount includes all expenses, consisting of travel, attendance at meetings, and miscellaneous costs. It also includes any escalation or inflation factors anticipated. If the term is extended beyond one year, annual CPI adjustments shall not exceed 4% for future years.

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B. Any increase in cost or scope shall be approved by expressed written amendment executed by the CITY and CONSULTANT.

4. METHOD OF PAYMENT
CONSULTANT shall be reimbursed within 30 days of submitting an invoice to CITY for the SERVICES. CONSULTANT shall submit an invoice for the SERVICES within 10 days of completing each task or portion thereof identified in Exhibit A to this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall submit invoices electronically to the City Manager of the CITY and shall also provide a courtesy copy by U.S. Mail addressed to the City Manager of the CITY.

5. SUBCONTRACTING
CONSULTANT shall not be permitted to subcontract any portion of this AGREEMENT without the express written consent of the CITY.

6. WORK PERFORMED
All SERVICES performed shall be consistent with industry standards.

7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
All SERVICES rendered hereunder shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of relevant local, State and Federal Law.

8. ACCOUNTING RECORDS
CONSULTANT must maintain accounting records and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred which records and documents shall be kept available at the CONSULTANT’s California office, located at 5901 W. Century Blvd Suite 1450, Los Angeles, CA 90045, during the contract period and thereafter for five years from the date of final payment.

9. OWNERSHIP OF DATA
All data, maps, photographs, reports, and other information and material collected or prepared under this contract shall become the property of the CITY.

10. TERM OF CONTRACT
This AGREEMENT shall be valid until June 30, 2027. The CITY has the discretion to extend the term for two additional one-year periods, upon execution of a written amendment by the CITY and CONSULTANT.

11. TERMINATION

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This AGREEMENT may be terminated at any time for breach and the CITY may terminate unilaterally without cause upon 7 days written notice to the CONSULTANT. All work satisfactorily performed pursuant to this AGREEMENT and prior to the date of termination may be claimed for reimbursement.

12. ASSIGNMENT
CONSULTANT shall not assign or transfer interest in this contract without the prior written consent of the CITY.

13. AMENDMENT
It is mutually understood and agreed that no alteration or variation of the terms of this AGREEMENT, or any subcontract requiring the approval of the CITY, shall be valid unless made in writing, signed by the parties hereto, and approved by all necessary parties.

14. NON-SOLICITATION CLAUSE
The CONSULTANT warrants that he or she has not employed or retained any company or persons, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the CONSULTANT, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this AGREEMENT. For breach or violation of this warranty, the CITY shall have the right to annul this AGREEMENT without liability, or, in its discretion to deduct from the contract price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or contingent fee.

15. INDEMNITY
CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend with counsel approved by CITY, and hold harmless CITY, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable attorneys fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with CONSULTANT’s performance of SERVICES hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this AGREEMENT, regardless of CITY’s passive negligence, but excepting such loss or damage which is caused by the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY. Should CITY in its sole discretion find CONSULTANT’s legal counsel unacceptable, then CONSULTANT shall reimburse the CITY its costs of defense, including without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation. The CONSULTANT shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against the CITY (and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers) covered by this indemnity obligation. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and will survive termination of this AGREEMENT.

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If CONSULTANT should subcontract all or any portion of the SERVICES to be performed under this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT shall require each subcontractor to indemnify, hold harmless and defend CITY and each of its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers in accordance with the term of the preceding paragraph. This section shall survive termination or expiration of this AGREEMENT.

16. INSURANCE
A. Without limiting CONSULTANT’S obligations arising under paragraph 15 - Indemnity, CONSULTANT shall not begin work under this AGREEMENT until it obtains policies of insurance required under this section. The insurance shall cover CONSULTANT, its agents, representatives, and employees in connection with the performance of SERVICES under this AGREEMENT, and shall be maintained throughout the term of this AGREEMENT. Insurance coverage shall be as follows:
i. Automobile Liability Insurance. CONSULTANT shall maintain automobile insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the CONSULTANT arising out of or in connection with 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.
ii. General Liability Insurance. CONSULTANT shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage.

The policy must include contractual liability that has not been amended. Any endorsement restricting standard ISO “insured contract” language will not be accepted. iii. Worker’s Compensation Insurance. CONSULTANT shall maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance (statutory limits) and Employer’s Liability insurance (with limits of at least $1,000,000). CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY, along with the certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers.

This provision shall not apply if the CONSULTANT has no employees performing work under this Agreement. If the CONSULTANT has no employees for the purposes of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT shall sign the “Certificate of Exemption from Workers’ Compensation Insurance” which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as “Exhibit C.”
iv. Professional Liability Coverage. CONSULTANT shall maintain professional errors and omissions liability insurance for protection against claims alleging negligent acts, errors, or omissions which may arise from the CONSULTANT’s operations under this Agreement, whether such operations are by the CONSULTANT or by its employees, subcontractors, or subconsultants. The amount of this insurance shall not be

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less than $1,000,000 on a claims-made annual aggregate basis, or a combined singlelimit-per-occurrence basis. When coverage is provided on a “claims made basis,” CONSULTANT will continue to renew the insurance for a period of 3 years after this Agreement expires or is terminated. Such insurance will have the same coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this Agreement, and will cover CONSULTANT for all claims made by CITY arising out of any errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees, or agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.

B. Additional Insured. General liability and automobile liability insurance policies shall provide or be endorsed to provide that CITY and its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be additional insureds under such policies.

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

D. Evidence of Insurance. CONSULTANT shall furnish CITY, prior to the execution of this Agreement, satisfactory evidence of the insurance required, issued by an insurer authorized to do business in California, and an endorsement to each such policy of insurance evidencing that each carrier is required to give CITY at least 30 days prior written notice of the cancellation of any policy during the effective period of the Agreement. All required insurance policies are subject to approval of the City Attorney.

Failure on the part of CONSULTANT to procure or maintain said insurance in full force and effect shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement or procure or renew such insurance, and pay any premiums therefore at CONSULTANT’S expense.

E. Duration of coverage. CONSULTANT shall procure and maintain for the contract period, and any additional length of time required thereafter, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, or financial loss which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Work hereunder by CONSULTANT, their agents, representatives, employees, or subconsultants.

F. City’s right of enforcement. In the event any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, CITY has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary, and any premium paid by CITY will be promptly reimbursed by CONSULTANT or CITY will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from CONSULTANT payments. In the alternative, CITY may cancel this Agreement.

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G. 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 the CITY’s Risk Manager.

H. Waiver of subrogration. All insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant to this Agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against CITY, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees, and volunteers or shall specifically allow CONSULTANT or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. CONSULTANT hereby waives its own right of recovery against CITY and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.

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

J. Requirements not limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance.

Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the CONSULTANT maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the CITY requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by the CONSULTANT. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the CITY.

K. 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.

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

M. Pass through clause. CONSULTANT agrees to ensure that its subconsultants, subcontractors, and any other party who is brought onto or involved in the project/service by CONSULTANT (hereinafter collectively “Subcontractor”), provide the same minimum insurance coverage and endorsements required of CONSULTANT

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under this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. However, in the event CONSULTANT’s Subcontractor cannot comply with this requirement, which proof must be submitted to the CITY, CONSULTANT may still be able to utilize the Subcontractor provided CONSULTANT shall be required to ensure that its Subcontractor provide and maintain insurance coverage and endorsements sufficient to the specific risk of exposure involved with Subcontractor’s scope of work and services, with limits less than required of the CONSULTANT, but in all other terms consistent with the CONSULTANT’s requirements under this Agreement. This provision does not relieve the CONSULTANT of its contractual obligations under the Agreement and/or limit its liability to the amount of insurance coverage provided by its subcontractors. This provision is intended solely to provide CONSULTANT with the ability to utilize a Subcontractor who may be otherwise qualified to perform the work or services but may not carry the same insurance limits as required of the CONSULTANT under this Agreement given the limited scope of work or services provided by the subcontractor. CONSULTANT agrees that upon request, all agreements with Subcontractors, and others engaged in the project and/or services, will be submitted to CITY for review.

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

O. Self-insured retentions. Any self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by CITY. CITY reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible, or require proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention through confirmation from the underwriter.

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

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

17. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT
In the event that legal action is commenced to enforce or declare the rights created under this AGREEMENT, the prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of costs and reasonable attorney’s fees in the amount to be determined by the court.

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18. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
No member of the governing body of the CITY and no other officer, employee, or agent of the CITY who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the planning and carrying out of the program, shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this AGREEMENT; and the CONSULTANT further covenants that in the performance of this AGREEMENT, no person having any such interest shall be employed.

19. INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
The CONSULTANT is and shall at all times remain as to the CITY, a wholly independent consultant. Neither the CITY nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of the CONSULTANT or any of the CONSULTANT’s employees, except as herein set forth. The CONSULTANT shall 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 the CITY.

20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES
This AGREEMENT supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the employment of CONSULTANT by CITY and contains all the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect such employment in any manner whatsoever. Each party to this AGREEMENT acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein, and that no other agreement or amendment hereto shall be effective unless executed in writing and signed by both CITY and CONSULTANT.

21. NOTICES
All written notices required by, or related to this AGREEMENT shall be sent by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, postage prepaid and addressed as listed below. Neither party to this AGREEMENT shall refuse to accept such mail; the parties to this AGREEMENT shall promptly inform the other party of any change of address. All notices required by this AGREEMENT are effective on the day of receipt, unless otherwise indicated herein. All notices and communications shall be sent to the parties at the following addresses:

CITY: Karina Bañales, City Manager
City of Rolling Hills
No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
CONSULTANT: Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

Attn: Susan Robinson
5901 W. Century Blvd

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Suite 1450
Los Angeles, CA 90045

22. GOVERNING LAW
This AGREEMENT shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and all applicable federal statutes and regulations as amended.

23. COUNTERPARTS
This AGREEMENT may be executed in one or more counterparts. Each counterpart shall be deemed an original instrument against any party who has signed it. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have entered into this AGREEMENT on the date and year first above written.

CITY OF ROLLING HILLS CONSULTANT
CITY MANAGER GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC.
______ _____ ________
KARINA BAÑALES BRIAN PETTY,

OPERATIONS VICE PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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NICOLAS PAPAJOHN, CITY ATTORNEY

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Exhibit A
Scope of Services
Task 1 – Program Planning, Regulatory Support and Coordination:

Consultant shall perform project management and program coordination activities necessary to deliver the scope of services in a timely and cost-efficient manner. These activities may include coordination and planning, meetings and regular communication with City staff on action items and pending decisions needed, assistance in drafting staff reports on items of importance to the City’s stormwater program, as well as overall project and budget management.

Consultant shall track and review regulatory actions affecting the City’s stormwater program such as new or revisions to statewide policies, permit issuance or revision activity, Water Board actions impacting Regional MS4 Permit implementation, and reconsiderations or issuance of new TMDLs. This task may also include attendance and participation in online meetings with other Regional MS4 Permittee representatives and stakeholders to share information, resources and address challenges cooperatively; examples of such meetings include Los Angeles Permit Group meetings and as-needed LA Water Board workshops or meetings. To the extent the Consultant performs these activities for multiple clients, the Consultant’s time for these activities shall be distributed proportionately among those clients. For example, if Consultant attends a meeting on behalf of two clients, the City should only be invoiced for half of that time.

Task 2 – Annual Report Preparation:

Consultant shall prepare the City’s Individual Annual Report following the required format and content in the Regional MS4 Permit Attachments E, H and I and any supplemental guidance memoranda distributed by LA Water Board staff. Consultant shall provide City staff a detailed list of information needed to complete the Individual Annual Report by September 1, 2026.

Consultant shall prepare a draft Individual Annual Report for City staff review by November 2, 2026. Consultant shall discuss the results of the Sepulveda Canyon continuous flow monitoring in the City’s Individual Annual Report and include a summary attachment to be provided by the monitoring consultant. Consultant shall incorporate City staff comments and prepare a final version of the Individual annual report for the City staff’s approval and City Manager’s certification no later than December 7, 2026. Consultant shall submit the final assembled report with City Manager’s certification to the LA Water Board in accordance with LA Water Board staff guidance by the December 15, 2026 Regional MS4 Permit deadline. Following submittal of the Individual Annual Report to the LA Water Board, Consultant shall provide City staff an electronic copy of the submitted Individual Annual Report including all attachments, along with a link to a digital folder containing supporting files for City staff to download and file for its records.

Task 2 Deliverables:
• List of information needed to complete the 2025-2026 Individual Annual Report

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• Draft Individual Annual Report by November 2, 2026 for City staff comment • Final Individual Annual Report for City staff approval by December 7, 2026 • Digital copy of submitted Regional MS4 Permit and supporting files Task 3 – Safe Clean Water (Measure W) Municipal Program Assistance Consultant shall assist City staff by preparing the required Municipal SCW Annual Plan and Annual Expenditure Report which are due on April 1, 2027 and December 31, 2026, respectively, and must be prepared and submitted via the SCW online reporting tool in accordance with the structure and content required by LACFCD. This may also include asneeded support to City staff in assembling requested information for the independent audit of Municipal SCW funds due in March 2027 for the preceding three fiscal years (FY2023-24, FY2024-25, and FY2025-26). Additionally, since Tasks 3, 4 and Task 8 in this Scope of Services have been included in the City’s SCW Annual Plan for FY2026-27 as eligible costs to be covered by the City’s Municipal SCW funds, Consultant shall annotate its monthly invoices to the City to indicate which costs by task are to be charged against the City’s Municipal SCW funds. Consultant shall also maintain an Excel file tracking its cumulative Municipal SCWeligible activities throughout the fiscal year.

Task 3 Annual Deliverables:
• Draft and Final Municipal SCW Annual Plan
• Draft and Final Municipal SCW Annual Expenditure Report • Annotation of Consultant’s monthly invoices for cost recovery via the Municipal SCW fund account
• Excel file tracking Consultant’s cumulative Municipal SCW activity costs by fiscal year and task
Task 4 – Public Information and Participation Program Assistance Consultant shall assist City staff in documentation and tracking of required metrics on the City’s Public Information and Participation Program (PIPP) activities to meet specific Regional MS4 Permit Part VIII.D and Peninsula WMP requirements activities. Required metrics include the (1) date of activity; (2) method of dissemination, (3) targeted behavior; (4) targeted pollutant; (5) targeted audience; (6) culturally effective methods; (7) metric(s) for measuring effectiveness of activity and related information as appropriate for measuring effectiveness of the outreach.

Consultant will work with City staff to track and compile the necessary metrics for incorporation into the City's Individual Annual Report. Consultant shall also advise and assist the City as needed in its efforts to disseminate public outreach materials and encourage community engagement on stormwater related programs including review and recommendations for changes/additions to content on the City’s website, and recommendations for information to be disseminated to the public via the City’s Blue-newsletter. Consultant may assume that City staff will be responsible for making the recommended updates to its website content and disseminating the information via its e-newsletter.

Task 4 Deliverables:
• Annual compilation of City’s PIPP activity metrics in a spreadsheet database • Recommendations for revisions to website content an information for Blue-newsletter

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Task 5 – Planning & Land Development and Construction Programs Support Consultant shall prepare and deliver annual training for Planning, Building & Safety Plan Check, and Public Works staff on the Planning & Land Development Program requirements of the Regional MS4 Permit part VIII.F. The method of delivery of the training may be in the form of a virtually accessible recorded presentation with short online assessment and/or a an online live training session, depending on City staff’s preference. Consultant shall provide a method for documentation of municipal employee and contracted staff training for City’s records.

Subtask 5 Annual Deliverables
• Training on the Planning & Land Development requirements of the Regional MS4 Permit and the City’s municipal code Chapter 8.32 with documentation of attendance • Training on the Construction Program requirements of the Regional MS4 Permit with documentation of attendance
• Submittal of planned or completed Priority Development Projects into WRAMPS2 online database by November 2
Task 6 – Public Agency Activities Program Support
Consultant shall prepare and deliver training for targeted City management staff consistent with Regional MS4 Permit VIII.A.3. The method of delivery of the training may either be in the form of a virtually accessible recorded presentation with a short online assessment, an online live training session or an in-person training session, depending on City staff’s preference.

Consultant shall provide a method for documentation of municipal employee and contracted staff training for City’s records. Upon request, Consultant will also provide review of new or renewing municipal contracts to make contract-specific recommendations on the appropriate incorporation of Regional MS4 Permit requirements and the training self-certification provision of the Regional MS4 Permit (VIII.A.3.c.).

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Subtask 6 Annual Deliverables:
• Training for targeted public works staff on the Public Agency Activities Program requirements of the Regional MS4 Permit with documentation of attendance Task 7 – Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program Support Consultant shall prepare and deliver in-person or virtually accessible annual training for City staff on the identification, investigation and reporting of illicit discharges to the MS4. As specified in the Regional MS4 Permit Part VIII.A.3.e, IDDE training should address, at a minimum, the following:
• Illicit connection and discharge identification, including definitions and examples, • Investigation,
• Elimination,
• cleanup,
• reporting, and
• documentation.

The method of delivery of the training may be in the form of a virtually accessible recorded presentations with a short online assessment and/or an online live training session or an inperson training session, depending on City staff’s preference. Consultant shall also provide asneeded regulatory advice to City staff in addressing occasional reports of or responses to illicit discharges received by the City.

Task 7 Annual Deliverable:
• Training for City staff on the IDDE program requirements of the Regional MS4 Permit with documentation of attendance
Task 8 – Watershed Management Program Adaptive Management & Progress Reporting This subtask shall provide for Consultant to attend and represent City’s interests at six (6) Peninsula WMG meetings per year and any additional as needed coordination meetings among the Peninsula WMG. Additionally, this subtask shall provide for Consultant to attend six (6) coordination calls with the CIMP consulting team to support implementation and adaptive management decisions on the City’s behalf. Time for participation in quarterly Harbor Regional Monitoring Coalition meetings and review and comment on the draft Harbor Toxics TMDL Annual Monitoring Report shall also be included in this task. All such meetings are held online.

Consultant shall provide technical/regulatory review and comment on the draft annual CIMP monitoring reports to be prepared by the CIMP Consultant. Consultant shall provide technical/regulatory review and comment on the City’s behalf on the draft semi-annual progress reports prior to finalization and submittal to the LA Water Board; although the consultant for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes will lead the semi-annual progress report preparation, it is necessarily a cooperative effort and therefore Consultant will also assist in providing as-needed narrative sections for progress reports covering activities implemented by the City. Consultant shall also update the City’s watershed control measure information semi-annually in WRAMPS2 for submittal to the watershed lead.

To the extent the Consultant performs any of the foregoing activities for multiple clients, the Consultant’s time for these activities shall be distributed proportionately among those municipal clients.

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As part of this task, Consultant shall also provide technical/regulatory review and comment on the City’s Sepulveda canyon annual continuous flow monitoring data deliverables that are key to maintaining the City’s deemed compliance status with TMDLs.

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Exhibit B
Fee Schedule

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Senior
Principal Principal
Senior
Professional
Project
Professional Professional
Sr. Staff
Professional
Project
Administrator
$345 $325 $300 $268 $239 $210 $104
1 Program Planning, Regulatory Support
and Coordination 4 4 24 10 8 6 12 68 $ 16,980
2 Individual Annual Report 2 4 20 6 10 10 10 62 $ 15,128 3 Safe, Clean Water Planning and Reporting 4 0 14 8 6 6 0 38 $ 10,418 4 Public Information and Participation
Program Assistance 0 0 8 8 10 0 0 26 $ 6,934
5 Planning and Land Development and
Construction Program Support 0 2 14 2 0 0 2 20 $ 5,594
6 Public Agency Activities Program Support 0 2 12 2 0 0 2 18 $ 4,994 7 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Program Support 0 2 8 2 0 0 2 14 $ 3,794
8 Watershed Management Program
Adaptive Management & Progress
Reporting
4 0 16 10 8 0 0 38 $ 10,772
TOTAL 14 14 116 48 42 22 28 284 $ 74,614
$ 7,461
$ 82,075
Contingency @10%
Total Not to Exceed Amount (with Contingency)
Municipal Stormwater Consulting Services - Regulatory Compliance and Program Implementation, FY26-27

TASK TASK TITLE SUBTOTAL

LABOR HOURS LABOR COST
It is the nature of regulatory programs to be subject to uncertainty. To provide flexibility to best meet the needs of the City in addressing the requirements of the Regional MS4 Permit during the contract term, the proposed scope includes a 10% contingency and assumes that reallocation of effort between tasks and staff level may occur so long as deliverables are met and the total contract amount is not exceeded.

Should the City elect to proceed with either of the two optional one-year terms, the anticipated level of effort will remain consistent with Year 1; however, labor rates will be adjusted annually based on the applicable CPI increase, not to exceed 4%. This level of effort assumes a continuation of current Regional MS4 Permit activities with no significant new effort to implement new permit provisions. If a new Regional MS4 Permit is adopted during the contract term, Geosyntec can provide as-needed support for additional implementation efforts associated with the new permit based on the established rate structure.

City of Rolling Hills

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Exhibit C
Certificate of Exemption from Worker’s Compensation Insurance TO: City of Rolling Hills
SUBJECT: Sole Proprietor/Partnership/Closely Held Corporation with No Employees
Please let this memorandum notify the City of Rolling Hills that I am a sole proprietor
partnership
nonprofit organization
closely held corporation
and do not have any employees whose employment requires me to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Therefore, I do not carry worker’s compensation insurance coverage.

CONSULTANT Signature ____________________________
Printed Name of CONSULTANT ____________________________ Date

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Item: 12.B.

Meeting Date: 8/24/2026
To: City Council
From: Samantha Crew, Management Analyst
Thru: Karina Bañales, City Manager
Subject: Approve a Memorandum of Understanding Relating to the Procurement of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Drones for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Lomita Station and Authorize the Mayor to sign
Background:

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) Lomita Station has proposed the implementation of a regional Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), commonly referred to as a Drone Program, to enhance public safety services throughout the Lomita Station service area. The program would serve the four LASD contract cities, Rolling Hills, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates, and Lomita, as well as the unincorporated areas of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The program will be operated exclusively by trained and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-certified LASD personnel in accordance with FAA regulations and LASD policies.

Law enforcement agencies throughout California and across the nation have increasingly incorporated UAS technology into their operations to improve response capabilities, enhance officer safety, and provide real-time situational awareness during critical incidents. Neighboring agencies, including the Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Hawthorne Police Departments, currently utilize drone technology to support public safety operations.

Captain Guerrero first introduced the regional Drone Program to the Regional Contract Law Committee (RCLC) in November 2025. Following that presentation, the Committee directed staff to develop a cost-sharing proposal among the participating contract cities. On June 4, 2026, the RCLC approved the proposed population-based cost-sharing methodology and directed staff to present a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (Attachment A) to each participating City Council for consideration. The RCLC staff report is included as Attachment B. The MOU establishes the terms for jointly funding the initial purchase of drone equipment while defining each participating city's financial responsibilities and LASD's responsibility for program management, equipment, operations, liability, and oversight.

Discussion:

The proposed Drone Program is intended to enhance regional law enforcement capabilities by providing real-time aerial situational awareness during emergencies and other public safety incidents.

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Potential uses include search and rescue operations, emergency and disaster response, traffic collision investigations, critical incident management, suspect searches, investigative support, public safety support during community events, and other law enforcement operations. The use of drones can improve response efficiency while reducing risk to deputies, first responders, and the public.

The proposal was developed in response to several recent incidents within the Lomita Station service area where drone technology could have significantly enhanced emergency response. Examples include search efforts involving missing persons, security operations during the utility shutoffs, critical traffic collisions, and high-risk law enforcement incidents. During a residential burglary in Lomita, assistance from Torrance Police Department's drone program allowed deputies to safely assess an armed barricaded suspect, ultimately avoiding deployment of chemical agents and reducing property damage. Additionally, drones assisted in the apprehension of burglary suspects during the 2023 Rolling Hills Estates landslide security operations. These examples demonstrate the operational value of maintaining an in-house regional drone capability rather than relying solely on neighboring agencies or countywide aerial resources.

The program will be operated exclusively by trained and FAA-certified LASD Lomita Station personnel. Upon acceptance, the drones will become the sole property of the County of Los Angeles and will be assigned to the Lomita Sheriff’s Station for official law enforcement purposes. LASD will retain exclusive authority over the deployment, operation, maintenance, storage, training, supervision, FAA compliance, mission selection, data collection, retention, and use of the equipment. The participating cities will retain no ownership interest or operational authority and will not participate in the deployment, supervision, maintenance, storage, or operation of the drones. Accordingly, LASD will be responsible for operational liability, including claims arising from accidents or damage to persons or property. The arrangement does not create a joint exercise of powers or joint operational responsibility among the participating cities and LASD.

The proposed equipment package includes:
• One long-range drone for large-scale incidents and special events; • Two daily-use drones for routine patrol responses;
• One interior drone for tactical operations, such as barricaded suspect incidents or searches of unsafe structures;
• Associated batteries, accessories, warranties, and support equipment.

The drones are equipped with advanced public safety technology, including:
• High-resolution zoom cameras for surveillance and documentation; • Thermal imaging to locate missing persons and suspects in low-visibility conditions or dense vegetation;
• Spotlights and floodlights for nighttime operations;
• Loudspeakers to communicate with suspects or individuals requiring assistance; • LiDAR technology for mapping, distance measurement, and incident documentation.

Because Lomita Station does not always have immediate access to LASD Aero Bureau helicopters or K-9 resources, the availability of locally operated drones will provide an additional response tool that can often be deployed within minutes of arriving on scene. The program is expected to improve situational awareness, support informed tactical decision-making, reduce unnecessary uses of force where possible, and enhance overall public and responder safety.

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Approval of the MOU will allow the City to participate in this regional public safety initiative and provide Rolling Hills residents with access to enhanced aerial response capabilities through the LASD Lomita Station.

Fiscal Impact:

The total one-time cost for the regional UAS Drone Program equipment is $76,000, which will be allocated among the participating contract cities based on population. The City of Rolling Hills' share is $1,520 (2%).

In addition to the initial contribution, participating agencies may share future annual maintenance, repair, and replacement costs, estimated at up to 10 percent of the initial equipment cost, if needed.

At the end of the first year, the participating contract cities will review the calls for service and determine an updated cost-share allocation based on usage.

Cost Allocation Formula $76,000
Member Population Percentage Cost Share
City of Rancho
Palos Verdes
41,000 58% $44,080
City of Lomita 20,000 28% $21,280
City of Rolling
Hills Estates
8,500 12% $9,120
City of Rolling
Hills
1,500 2% $1,520
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the City Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Rolling Hills and the cities of Rancho Palos Verdes, Lomita and Rolling Hills Estates for the cost-sharing of unmanned aerial system (UAS) equipment for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Lomita Station Regional Drone Program.

Attachments:

1. Attachment A - CA_MOU_260824_PVP_Drones_LASD

2. Attachment B - CL_AGN_260604_RCLC_DroneSR_F

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1 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN

THE CITIES OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, LOMITA,

ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, AND ROLLING HILLS

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT OF UNMANNED

AERIAL SYSTEM (UAS) DRONES FOR THE LOMITA
SHERIFF’S STATION
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (“MOU”) is effective as of , 2026, between the CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, a general law city & municipal corporation (“Rancho Palos Verdes”), the CITY OF LOMITA, a general law city & municipal corporation (“Lomita”), the CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, a general law city & municipal corporation (“Rolling Hills Estates”), and the CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, a municipal corporation (“Rolling Hills”). Each of the foregoing cities may be referred to individually as a “Member” and collectively as the “Members.”

RECITALS
A. The cities of Rancho Palos Verdes, Lomita, Rolling Hills Estates, and Rolling Hills (collectively, “Members”) are located in the South Bay region and contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Lomita Station, for law enforcement services.

B. The Members have determined that the implementation of an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Drone Program (“Drone Program”) is a vital public safety tool to enhance situational awareness, support emergency response, and improve law enforcement service delivery across the Members cities.

C. The Drone Program will utilize trained Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Lomita Station personnel to operate the UAS Drones. This includes, but is not limited to, emergency response, search and rescue, disaster assessment, and event management. Deployment and use of UAS Drones will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws, FAA regulations, and LASD policies.

D. The Members have coordinated with the Lomita Sheriff’s Station command staff, including the Captain, Sergeants and Deputies, who will oversee and administer the Drone Program. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department shall have sole and exclusive authority for the ownership, operation, deployment, maintenance, training, supervision, FAA compliance, mission selection, data collection, retention, and use of all unmanned aircraft systems operated pursuant to this Agreement. Such authority is outlined and will be carried out in accordance with LASD’s Manual of Policy and Procedures 5-09/570.15 (Exhibit B) and the Lomita Sheriff’s Station Memorandum on the UAS Program, dated July 7, 2026 (Exhibit C).

E. The Members agree that the procurement of UAS Drone equipment will be facilitated through the Lomita Sheriff’s Station Employee Fund, which will purchase the drones and associated equipment on behalf of the participating agencies.

F. Each Member agrees to contribute its proportional share of the initial acquisition cost as determined by the agreed-upon cost allocation formula outlined in Section 4 (b.) directly to the Lomita Sheriff’s Station Employee Fund.

G. In addition to the initial one-time cost outlined in this Memorandum of

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2 Understanding, each participating member shall be responsible for budgeting and funding ongoing annual equipment maintenance, repair, and replacement costs estimated at approximately 10% of the initial UAS Drone equipment cost allocated to each respective

AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, terms, conditions and covenants contained herein, the Members agree as follows:

1. Recitals Incorporated. The recitals are incorporated by reference and made a part of this MOU, as are the attached exhibits.

2. Purposes. The purpose of this MOU is to establish a framework among the Members to fund a shared UAS Drone Program in partnership with Lomita Sheriff’s Station for enhanced public safety services.

3. Initiation and Term.
(a) Initiation of MOU. Upon approval of the MOU by all four (4) Member agencies, this MOU will become effective.
(b) Term. The MOU will remain in effect from the Effective Date until amended in accordance with Section 9 or terminated in accordance with Section 8.

4. Duties of All Members. The Members agree:
(a) Payment. The total one-time cost for the UAS Drone equipment acquisition and associated startup shall be $76,000, to be paid by the Members in accordance with the cost allocation formula outlined below. The percentages to be paid by each Member under the Cost Allocation Formula (“Formula”) are as follows:
(b)
COST ALLOCATION FORMULA: $76,000
Member Population Percentage Cost Share
City of Rancho Palos Verdes 41,000 58% $44,080
City of Lomita 20,000 28% $21,280
City of Rolling Hills Estates 8,500 12% $9,120
City of Rolling Hills 1,681 2% $1,520
(c) The Lomita Sheriff’s Station Employee Fund shall facilitate the purchase of all UAS Drone equipment on behalf of the Members.
(d) Each Member shall remit its proportional share of the cost as specified in the Cost Allocation Formula directly to the Lomita Sheriff’s Station Employee Fund.

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3 (e) In addition to the initial one-time cost outlined in this Memorandum of Understanding, each participating member shall be responsible for budgeting and funding ongoing annual equipment maintenance, repair, and replacement costs estimated at approximately 10% of the initial UAS Drone equipment cost allocated to each respective city.

5. Obligation for Debts and Liabilities.
(a) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this MOU, no Member will be individually responsible for any of the debts, liabilities or obligations of any other Member. (b) This MOU does not create any legal entity under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (Govt. Code Sec. 6500 et. seq.) or any other law, which would authorize the execution of contracts, provide the right to sue or be sued, or which would otherwise create a separate legal entity under the laws of California. Instead, this MOU establishes a mutual understanding to carry out a project beneficial to existing governmental entities to promote public health and safety.

6. Indemnification.
(a) Generally. Each Member agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless each other Member, including its elected and appointed officers, employees, agents, attorneys, and designated volunteers from and against any and all liability, including, but not limited to demands, claims, actions, fees, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s and expert witness fees), arising from or connected with the respective acts of each Member arising from or related to this MOU; provided, however, that no Member is obligated to indemnify another Member for that Member’s own negligence or willful misconduct.
(b) Government Code Section 895.2. In light of the provisions of California Government Code section 895.2 imposing certain tort liability jointly upon public entities solely by reason of such entities being Members to an agreement (as defined in Section 895 of the Government Code), each of the Members, pursuant to the authorization contained in Government Code sections 895.4 and 895.6, agrees to assume the full liability imposed upon it or any of its officers, agents, or employees, by law for injury caused by any act or omission occurring in the performance of this MOU to the same extent such liability would be imposed in the absence of Government Code section 895.2 . To achieve the above stated purpose, each Member agrees to indemnify, defend, and holds harmless each other Member for any liability, cost, or expense that may be imposed upon such other Member solely by virtue of Government Code section 895.2. The provisions of Section 2778 of the California Civil Code are made a part of this MOU as if incorporated herein.
(c) Privileges and Immunities. All of the privileges and immunities from liability, exemptions from laws, ordinances, and rules, all pension, relief, disability, worker’s compensation, and other benefits which apply to the activity of officers, agents, or employees of any Member when performing their respective functions within the territorial limits of the Member, will apply to them to the same degree and extent while engaged in the performance on any of their functions and duties extraterritorially under this MOU.

7. Disputes. Each Member will have a reasonable opportunity to assert matters which it believes have not been undertaken in accordance with the MOU, to explain the basis for such assertion, and to receive from the other Member a justification of its position on such matters. If,

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4 on the basis of the Members’ review of any terms of the MOU, any Member concludes that another Member has not complied in good faith with the terms of the MOU, then such Member may issue a written “Notice of Non-Compliance” specifying the grounds therefore and all facts demonstrating such non-compliance, which Notice will be served on the alleged noncompliant Member along with all other Members. The alleged noncompliant Member will have 30 days to cure or remedy the non-compliance identified in the Notice of Noncompliance, or if such cure or remedy is not reasonably capable of being cured or remedied within such 30-day period, to commence to cure or remedy the non-compliance and to diligently and in good faith prosecute such cure or remedy to completion. If the Member receiving the Notice of Non-Compliance does not believe it is out of compliance and contests the Notice, it may do so by responding in writing to the Notice within 30 days after receipt of the Notice. The Notice of Non-Compliance, and any response thereto, must be sent to all Members. If the response to the Notice of Non-Compliance has not been received in the offices of the Member alleging the non-compliance within the prescribed time period, the Notice of Non-Compliance will be conclusively presumed to be valid.

If a Notice of Non-Compliance is contested, the Members will, for a period of not less than 30 days following receipt of the response, seek to arrive at a mutually acceptable resolution of the matter(s) occasioning the Notice. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes, the Lead Agency for the purposes of this MOU, will notify in writing all Members within 15 days of any Member failing to cure an alleged non-compliance with the terms or conditions of this MOU. The compliant Members will determine the next course of action, which may include the termination of a Member’s participation in the MOU.

8. Termination and Withdrawal.
(a) Termination of MOU. This MOU may be terminated upon the express written agreement of all Members. If this MOU is terminated all existing costs must be paid with all Members paying their proportionate share in accordance with the Formula. (b) Withdrawal. If a Member wishes to withdraw from this MOU for any reason, that Member must give the other Members prior written notice thereof. The effective date of withdrawal will be 60-days after the Members receive written notice of a Member’s intent to withdraw. Should any Member withdraw from this MOU, the remaining Members’ cost share allocation, if any remain, will be adjusted in accordance with the cost allocation formula in Exhibit A.

9. General Provisions.
(a) Implementation. The Members acknowledge that this Drone Program is exclusively owned and implemented by authorized LASD personnel. Upon acceptance by the Lomita Sheriff’s Station, the donated UAS Drones become the sole property of LASD and are assigned to the Lomita Sheriff’s Station for official law enforcement purposes. LASD shall have exclusive authority regarding deployment, operation, maintenance, storage, supervision, and use of the equipment in accordance with LASD’s Manual of Policy and Procedures 5-09/570.15 (Exhibit B) and the Lomita Sheriff’s Station Memorandum (Exhibit C).

The donor cities retain no ownership or interest, possess no authority or liability over the operation of the equipment, and do not participate in the deployment, supervision, maintenance, or operation of the UAS program. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating a joint exercise of powers or joint operational responsibility for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems.

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5 (b) Ongoing Review. The Members agree that this MOU and associated cost allocations shall be reviewed annually and may be adjusted based on actual program usage, operational needs, data provided by Lomita Sheriff’s Station, and other considerations as deemed necessary by the Members.
(c) Cooperation. The Members agree to fully cooperate with one another to attain the purposes of this MOU.
(d) Voluntary. This MOU is voluntarily entered into to attain the purposes of this MOU.
(e) Notices. Any notices, bills, invoices, or reports relating to this MOU, and any request, demand, statement, or other communication required or permitted hereunder must be in writing and must be delivered to the representatives of the Members at the addresses set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. The Members must promptly notify each other of any change of contact information, including personnel changes, provided in Exhibit A. Written notice must include notice delivered via e-mail. A notice will be deemed to have been received on (i) the date of delivery, if delivered by hand during regular business hours, or by e-mail; or (ii) on the third (3rd) business day following mailing by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) to the addresses set forth in Exhibit A.
(f) Administration. For the purposes of this MOU, the Members hereby designate as their respective Member representatives the persons named in Exhibit A. The designated Member representatives, or their respective designees, will administer the terms and conditions of this MOU on behalf of their respective Member. (g) Relationship of the Members. The Members are, and will at all times remain as to each other, wholly independent entities. No Member to this MOU will have power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of any other Member unless expressly provided to the contrary by this MOU. No employee, agent, or officer of a Member will be deemed for any purpose whatsoever to be an agent, employee, or officer of another Member. (h) Binding Effect. This MOU is binding upon, and will ensure the benefit of the respective successors, heirs, and assigns of each Member; provided, however, no Member may assign its respective rights or obligations under this MOU without prior written consent of the other Members.
(i) Amendment. The terms and provisions of this MOU may not be amended, modified, or waived, except by an instrument in writing signed by all non-delinquent Members.

For purposes of this subsection, a Member will be considered delinquent if that Member fails to timely pay its cost allocation to the Lomita Sheriff’s Station Employee Fund, as required by Section 5(a), withdraws pursuant to Section 9(b), or fails to substantially comply with the terms and/or conditions of this MOU pursuant to Section 8.
(j) Law to Govern. This MOU is governed by, interpreted under, and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California. (k) Severability. If any provision of this MOU is determined by any court to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable to any extent, then the remainder of this MOU will not be affected, and this MOU will be construed as if the invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had

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6 never been contained in this MOU.
(l) Entire Agreement. This MOU constitutes the entire Agreement of the Members with respect to the subject matter hereof.
(m) Waiver. Waiver by any Member to this MOU of any term, condition, or covenant of this MOU will not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant.

Waiver by any Members to any breach of the provisions of this MOU will not constitute a waiver of any other provision, nor a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this MOU.
(1) No Presumption in Drafting. All Members have been represented by legal counsel in the preparation and negotiation of this MOU. Accordingly, this MOU will be construed according to its fair language. Any ambiguities will be resolved in a collaborative manner by the Members and must be rectified by amending this MOU as described in Section l0(g). (n) Counterparts. This MOU may be executed in counterparts, which together will constitute the same and entire MOU.
(o) Corporate Authority. The person(s) executing this MOU on behalf of each of the Members represent and warrant that (i) such party, if not an individual, is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this MOU on behalf of such Member, (iii) by so executing so Member is formally bound to the provisions of this MOU, and (iv) the entering into this MOU does not violate any provision of any other agreement to which such party is bound.

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7 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Members have caused this MOU to be executed and attested by its duly authorized officers as of the dates set forth below.

RANCHO PALOS VERDES
Dated: By: Paul Seo, Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM
Dated: By: William Wynder, City Attorney

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8 LOMITA
Dated: By: Cindy Segawa, Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM
Dated: By: Trevor Rusin, City Attorney
Dated: ATTEST:

City Clerk

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9 ROLLING HILLS
Dated: By: Bea Dieringer, Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM
Dated: By: Nicolas Papajohn, City Attorney

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10 ROLLING HILLS ESTATES
Dated: By: Frank V. Zerunyan, Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM
Dated: By: Don Davis, City Attorney

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11 EXHIBIT A

CITY ADDRESSES
Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
City of Lomita
24300 Narbonne Ave.

Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 325-7110
[email protected]
Ara Mihranian, City Manager
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-5202
[email protected]
Greg Grammer, City Manager
City of Rolling Hills Estates
4045 Palos Verdes Drive North
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
(310) 377-1577
[email protected]
Karina Banales, City Manager
City of Rolling Hills
2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
(310) 377-1521

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EXHIBIT B: LASD MANUAL OF POLICY AND PROCEDURES 5-09/570.15 12 EXHIBIT B
LOS ANGELES SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
MANUAL OF POLICY AND PROCEDURES 5-09/570.15

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EXHIBIT C: LOMITA CAPTAIN’S MEMORANDUM ON UAS PROGRAM, JULY 2026 19 EXHIBIT C
LOMITA SHERIFF’S STATION
MEMORANDUM ON THE UAS PROGRAM, DATED JULY 7, 2026

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MEMORANDUM
TO: PENINSULA REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

COMMITTEE
FROM: CITY MANAGERS
DATE: JUNE 4, 2026
SUBJECT: COST-SHARE REQUEST FOR LOMITA
SHERIFF’S STATION UNMANNED AERIAL

SYSTEM (UAS) DRONE PROGRAM
PREPARED BY: JENNIFER SCHMID, PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGER

RECOMMENDATION

1. Review the program and following proposed Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Drone Program cost-sharing formula for the four cities served by the Lomita Sheriff Station:
• Rancho Palos Verdes (58%)
• Lomita (28%)
• Rolling Hills Estates (12%)
• Rolling Hills (2%)

2. If deemed acceptable, direct staff to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), including the cost-sharing formula, for program implementation beginning in Fiscal Year 2026-27 for consideration by each of the four respective City Councils.

BACKGROUND
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Lomita Station is proposing the implementation of an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Program (Program), commonly known as a “Drone Program,” to be operated and managed by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) trained Lomita Station personnel. The program is intended to enhance regional law enforcement capabilities and improve public safety services across jurisdictions served by Lomita Sheriff’s Station.

UAS technology is increasingly utilized by law enforcement agencies as an effective tool to improve response times, enhance deputy safety, and provide real-time situational awareness during incidents. The program would support a wide range of public safety operations, including but not limited to:

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COST-SHARE REQUEST FOR LOMITA SHERIFF’S STATION UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM (UAS) PROGRAM MAY 14, 2026
• Emergency response and disaster assessment
• Search and rescue operations, particularly in remote or difficult terrain • Traffic collision and roadway hazard monitoring
• Critical incident management
• Investigative support
• Situational awareness during large-scale community events By providing aerial perspectives in real time, the program enhances operational efficiency while reducing risk to personnel. To support this program, Lomita Sheriff’s Station is seeking funding support which is accommodated by a proportional cost-sharing arrangement among the participating cities for the initial acquisition and implementation of UAS equipment and related program startup costs.

DISCUSSION
Program Overview
The UAS Drone Program will be operated exclusively by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lomita Station personnel. All deputies assigned to the program will be trained and certified by the FAA and trained in accordance with applicable regulations and LASD policies to ensure safe and compliant operations. Liability and insurance associated with the use of the UAS will be solely managed and assumed by LASD, ensuring that participating cities are not directly responsible for operational risk.

Lomita Sheriff’s Station has obtained a quote for a four-drone program to support ongoing operations (Exhibit B).

Proposed Equipment Includes:
• DJI Matrice 400: One (1) long-range drone for larger scale incidents and special events (stationed at Lomita Sheriff’s Station).
• DJI Matrice 4: Two (2) daily-use drones for routine calls for service (in a trained deputy vehicle)
• One (1) interior drone for critical incidents (i.e. barricaded suspects or unsafe structures and stationed at Lomita Sheriff’s Station).
• A two-year warranty for each drone from the date of product shipment covering:
o Accidental damage from pilot error, collisions, drops, water exposure, signal interference, and internal malfunctions.
o One replacement drone during the coverage term that may be new or refurbished. If product is unavailable, the vendor will provide a product with similar capability.
o NOT covered: Intentional misuse, modifications, loss or theft, cosmetic wear, propellers or batteries, or operation outside manufacturer guidelines.

Drone Capabilities Include:
• High-resolution zoom cameras and video capture

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PENINSULA PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
COST-SHARE REQUEST FOR LOMITA SHERIFF’S STATION UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM (UAS) PROGRAM MAY 14, 2026
• Thermal imaging for low-visibility and search operations • Floodlights and spotlights
• Loudspeakers for communication
• LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) for mapping and distance measurement The vendor (DSLR Pros Intelligent Drone Solutions) has provided the following links containing additional information and specifications for the proposed UAS equipment. • DJI Matrice 400 : https://youtu.be/3UrKq7xj7TI?si=QYT2qxEBvkFPxD9B • DJI Matrice 4 : https://youtu.be/6xyhWlfm-m4?si=oxBfIyp3KG8Iqaoi Proposed Cost-Share Formula
The total one-time cost for acquisition and initial implementation of the UAS Drone Program equipment is $76,000. Program costs are proposed to be allocated among the participating cities using an agreed-upon percentage distribution based on population. The following proposed cost-share formula includes all four cities served by the Lomita Station:

COST ALLOCATION FORMULA: $76,000
Member Population Percentage Cost Share
City of Rancho Palos Verdes 41,000 58% $44,080
City of Lomita 20,000 28% $21,280
City of Rolling Hills Estates 8,500 12% $9,120
City of Rolling Hills 1,500 2% $1,520
If approved, the participating cities would enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), similar in structure to prior regional public safety agreements as those used for the Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program and PVPready.gov, but with a fourth city (Lomita) included. The MOU would outline each city’s proportional funding obligation, based on the cost allocation formula above, as well as the Lomita Sheriff’s Station responsibility for equipment, program management, liability, and operational oversight of the UAS Program.

Furthermore, given that the cities will be entering into their first year of the program and do not yet have usage data and other pertinent information, the cost-allocation formula described above is initially being established based on population. However, the MOU and cost-sharing structure will be reviewed annually and may be adjusted based on actual program usage and data provided by Lomita Sheriff’s Station to ensure equitable cost distribution and program efficiency. Such cost-sharing adjustments will be brought back to the RCLC for consideration before being presented to the respective four city councils.

Ongoing Costs
In addition to the initial one-time cost outlined in the MOU, each participating city would be responsible for ongoing annual cost associated with equipment maintenance, repair, and

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COST-SHARE REQUEST FOR LOMITA SHERIFF’S STATION UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM (UAS) PROGRAM MAY 14, 2026
replacement. These costs are estimated at up to 10% of the initial UAS equipment cost annually and would be funded proportionally by each city, if and when the need arises.

These costs would be outside of the MOU and considered a maintenance and operation cost that should be included in each city’s individual operating budgets.

CONCLUSION
The proposed LASD Lomita Station UAS Program represents a strategic investment in modern public safety technology that will enhance service delivery, improve emergency response capabilities and increase overall situational awareness across the participating cities. The recommended cost sharing model provides an equitable framework for implementation while allowing flexibility for future adjustments based on operational data.

ATTACHMENTS
• Exhibit A: LASD-Lomita Station UAS Proposal Memorandum • Exhibit B: DSLR Pros Intelligent Drone Solutions Quote

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SH-AD-32A (8/17)

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT “A Tradition of Service Since 1850” DATE: February 6, 2026
FILE:

OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE
FROM: KIMBERLY GUERRERO, CAPTAIN

LOMITA STATION
TO: CITY MANAGERS

PENINSULA REGIONAL LAW

ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE
SUBJECT: UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM PROGRAM PROPOSAL
Synopsis
This document is intended to propose the creation of an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) program to increase the capacity of the Lomita Sheriff’s Station in the investigations of crime and preservation of public safety and property. It is proposed that the Lomita Sheriff’s Station authorize the creation of a UAS, or “drone” program, make a commitment to the training and licensure of one or more patrol staff, and purchase the relevant UAS drone technology to support the objective of the UAS program.

Background
Law enforcement agencies around the country are increasingly adopting the use of UAS drone technology, commonly referred to as “drones”, by augmenting their capacity to preserve public safety and property. As of January 2026, as many as 1,400 agencies throughout the United States have implemented the use of UAS drone technology. In Los Angeles County, local law enforcement agencies of varying sizes are deploying aerial assets to achieve their missions.

Other neighboring municipal agencies such as Torrance Police Department, Hawthorne Police Department, Redondo Beach Police Department and Manhattan Beach Police Department have adopted UAS drone programs for suspect tracking, crime scene documentation, and search and rescue.

Supporting Data
In 2025, deputies from the Lomita Sheriff’s Station responded to a substantial number of critical incidents within the cities of Lomita, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates, Rolling Hills, and unincorporated Los Angeles County areas. These incidents included

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critical missing persons cases, critical infrastructure damage due to the Portuguese Bend land movement, complex motor vehicle crashes, and fleeing suspects.

In February of 2025, Lomita Station deputies responded to a residential burglary in progress call in the city of Lomita. The situation quickly evolved into a barricaded armed suspect incident. Torrance Police Department responded to assist and were able to contain the target residence with UAS drones without jeopardizing officer safety. As the situation continued, a tactical plan to fill the residence with CS gas (known as “tear gas”) was formulated to safely draw the armed suspect out of the residence without jeopardizing officer safety. A UAS drone was flown into residence prior to the deployment of CS gas, and it was determined the suspect was now unarmed. Deputies safely made entry into the residence and took the suspect into custody without incident. The use of a UAS drone in this incident saved the victim’s residence from becoming permanently damaged due to the use of CS gas.

In 2023, Rolling Hills Estates residents experienced a landslide in the Peartree area.

During a security detail two suspects were observed burglarizing a vacant home. Lomita deputies requested assistance from Torrance Police Department who deployed a UAS over the area. Two suspects were spotted from the UAS and subsequently arrested for residential burglary.

During a recent high risk search warrant service conducted by Lomita Sheriff’s Station detectives and deputies in the city of San Pedro, Torrance Police Department SWAT responded and deployed a drone into a homicide suspect’s residence and were able to successfully locate the suspect and take him into custody without incident or jeopardizing officer safety. The UAS drone was also able to obtain an aerial containment of the residence without having to place officers and deputies in compromising positions which could have otherwise exposed them to a possible armed suspect.

Benefits and Application
Applications of UAS drones relevant to Law Enforcement primarily include aerial information gathering, imaging, communication, as well as risk planning and mitigation.

These applications can be utilized in a broad spectrum of calls for service, including but not limited to:
- Communication during a barricaded suspect situation (structures and vehicles) - Tracking of fleeing suspects
- Access to areas not easily accessible on foot or by radio car - Search and Rescue
- Aerial Crime and Crash Scene Documentation
UAS drones and technology may include the following features beneficial to Law Enforcement:

Thermal Imaging:

Thermal imaging could be used to locate suspects attempting to hide or flee, warm engines of recently parked vehicles suspected of being involved in a crime or even locate missing persons. A large portion of Lomita Station’s jurisdiction is covered

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in foliage. Thermal imaging can visualize heat within foliage and assist in locating persons of interest in such areas.

Flood and Spotlights:

Flood lights and spotlights can be used to illuminate the immediate and surrounding areas around a suspect. The lights could aid deputies in identifying and apprehending suspects as well as determine if suspects are in possession of a weapon.

Zoomable Cameras:

UAS drones and technology can use physical lens zoom and digital zoom cameras to aid in long distance surveillance and identifying suspects. Cameras can also be used to zoom into suspects’ hands and windows of a residence or vehicle where a suspect is barricaded.

Speakers:

UAS drones can carry on-board speakers which can be used to play pre-recorded messages such as surrender instructions to a suspect or reassurance to persons in need of rescue in hard-to-reach areas.

Image and Video Capture:

UAS drones can capture aerial video and images or a large crime scene or vehicle crash that may be otherwise hard to obtain at ground level.

The value of the aerial intelligence provided by UAS drones is enormous. Intelligence gathered by a UAS drone can be considered during critical response planning to avoid unnecessary uses of force, identify if a suspect is compliant or resisting lawful commands, or identify if suspects are armed with weapons.

Assets such as K-9 and Aero Bureau are limited to Lomita Station and UAS drone technology can provide a solution. With an approximate 5-minute deployment time after a licensed operator has arrived to the scene of an incident, Lomita Station deputies may be able to apprehend fleeing suspects who could have otherwise fled the scene without any form of K-9 or aerial support.

Limited proactive uses, where appropriate in the eye of the public, can be available with the use of UAS drone technology such as aerial imaging of the areas and roadways affected by the Portuguese Bend landslide and public works planning.

Discussion
The Lomita Sheriff’s Station enjoys a significant amount of public trust and support within the communities we serve. We anticipate the cities of Lomita, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, and Rolling Hills Estates will support and embrace our use of UAS drones to further increase our ability to ensure public safety and the protection of life and property.

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Proposal
This proposal includes three investment areas:
- The creation of a UAS drone program
- Acquisition of UAS drone technology
- The commitment to licensure and training of patrol staff per Department and Federal regulations
Creation of a UAS drone program:

Law enforcement agencies who adopt UAS drone technology justifiably hear public dialogue and concerns about its appropriate use. In addition to maintaining public trust, the use of UAS drone technology must comply with state and federal regulations and may be subject to more complex restrictions regarding the use of evidence acquired using UAS drone technology. Due to these challenges, this proposal emphasizes the need for a commitment to develop a UAS drone program that tracks, monitors, and guides the use of UAS drones in our daily operations.

The UAS drone program shall be led by a staff member who will:
- Maintain inventory of station owned UAS drones and accessories - Coordinate the required federal licensure and training of UAS drone operators - Monitor, track, and report on deployments of UAS drones Commitment to licensure and training of patrol staff:

Piloting a UAS requires an individual to be licensed by the FAA. Lomita Sheriff’s Station must be committed to the training and licensure of patrol deputies assigned to pilot UAS drones. Rules and regulations surrounding the use of UAS drones are constantly evolving and UAS drone pilots can be subject to new licensure and training requirements at any time. Lomita Sheriff’s Station should consider designating multiple deputies on every shift as UAS drone pilots to ensure the technology is widely available to support patrol operations as much as possible.

Acquisition of UAS drone technology:

The financing and purchase of UAS drone technology will allow Lomita Sheriff’s Station to commit to specific technologies and platforms specific to our needs. Technology such as thermal imaging and on-board spotlights may be a necessary feature due to heavy foliage in our jurisdictions. Extended flight times, which come in the form of larger drones capable of carrying higher capacity batteries, may also be necessary due to the average durations (one hour or more) of critical incidents that occur in our jurisdictions.

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Conclusion
This proposal outlines the many advantages of integrating UAS drone technology into Lomita Sheriff’s Station’s daily operations. The entry cost of UAS drone is at its lowest considering the rapid advancements in technology. The use of UAS drones presents an opportunity to employ alternate strategies during critical incidents and operations where other resources such as K-9 and Aero Bureau are unable to respond. Lomita Sheriff’s Station’s UAS drone program will be a large step forward into modern policing solutions that will aid the variety of challenges we are presented with in today’s climate.

Recommendation
See separate itemized quote for further details with included cost.

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Rolling Hills City Council
August 24, 2026