ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR THE
BLUFFS AT BOCA
PROPOSAL FOR
Project Located at 320-326 La Rambla
and 312-314 Boca Del Canon
in the City of San Clemente, CA
PREPARED FOR:
PREPARED BY:
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March 10, 2023
Chris Johnson, Senior Planner
Planning Division
City of San Clemente
910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100
San Clemente, CA 92673
RE: Proposal Environmental Review for the Bluffs at Boca Project Located at 320-326 La Rambla and 312-314 Boca Del Canon in the City o f San Clemente, CA
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Kimley-Horn) is pleased to submit this proposal to the City of San Clemente (City) to conduct a peer review of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and related technical documents prepared in accordance with the California EnvironmentalQuality Act (CEQA) for the Bluffs at Boca project. Kimley-Horn understands that the project applicant has selected an independent consultant to prepare the EIR, and the City is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to provide a comprehensive review of environmental documents provided by the applicant’s consultant.
As demonstrated in our proposal, Kimley-Horn has consistently taken on new and unique opportunities for environmental analysis and successfully delivered comprehensive, defensible CEQA documents. We are very excited for the opportunity to serve you through this contract.
Drawing upon our experience with residential developments and developments specifically within the Coastal Zone, Kimley-Horn has assembled a team to work with the City on this project. We have the in–houseresources to provide the requested analyses on time and within budget. Kimley-Horn has the depth of knowledge needed to peer review these environmental documents, gained through our recent and current experience providing similar services for numerous cities and counties. We consider it our responsibility to review environmental documents that are sensitive to the public’s concern for resource protection and community impacts, as well as to the real-world issues associated with the cost and feasibility of implementing mitigation. Whether our role is to peer review or to prepare CEQA documents and technical studies, we understand the inherent complexities of processing projects through CEQA. Our staff have an excellent track record in peer reviewing CEQA documents such that they are capable of withstanding stakeholder scrutiny and legal challenge.
Heidi Rous will lead the Kimley-Horn team as project manager. With more than 30 years of experience in providing CEQA services throughout Southern California, Heidi bringsthe skill set and experience needed to provide leadership and management for the project. Heidi will be responsible for supervision of the Kimley-Horn team and will review the environmental documents for compliance with CEQA requirements and guidelines. Heidi will be assisted by Jessie Fan, who will provide the quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA) for the CEQA documents. By choosing Kimley-Horn as your consultant, you capitalize on our team’s knowledge, local familiarity, resources, and proven ability to put your needs first as we help you develop effective, practical solutions for your project. Thank you for your time and consideration of our proposal. If you have any questions or need any additional information regarding our team or qualifications, please feel free to contact project manager He idi Rous at 213.394.0379 or at [email protected].
Sincerely,
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
He idi Rous Gr eg Kyle, AICP*
Project Manager Sr. Vice President
[email protected] [email protected]
213.394.0379 213.261.4109
660 South Figueroa Street
Suite 2050
Los Angeles, CA 90017
TEL 213.261.4040
*Gregory Kyle, AICP has the authority to
bind Kimley-Horn and legally execute
agreements and amendments on behalf
of the firm.
**Kimley-Horn has reviewed the Sample
Professional Services Agreement and
would like to discuss the following
modifications with the City.
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Contract Exceptions
3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Consultant promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately supply the professional [INSERT TYPE] consulting services necessary for the Project (“Services”). The Services are more particularlydescribed in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with, this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
3.5.6 Indemnification.
3.5.6.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel of City’s choosing), indemnify and hold the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner to the extent arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any negligent allegedacts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Consultant's Services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees and reasonable attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses. Consultant’s obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.
3.5.9 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, Consultant shall not be deemed in breach or be liable for delays in performance caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Consultant. For purposes of this Agreement, such circumstances include but are not limited to, abnormal weather conditions; floods; earthquakes; fire; pandemics or epidemics; war; riots and other civil disturbances; strikes, lockouts, work slowdowns, and other labor disturbances; sabotage or judicial restraint. Should such circumstances occur, the Consultant shall, within a reasonable time of being prevented from performing, give written notice to City describing the circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made to resume performance of this Agreement. Consultant’s exclusive remedy in the event of delay covered under this section shall be a non–compensable extension of the Schedule of Performance.
EXHIBIT C INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
3.2.12.4 Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions):
(B) Contractual Liability Exclusion Deleted: This insurance shall include contractual liability applicable to this Agreement. The policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and include a provision establishing the insurer’s duty to defend.
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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2. Summary
a) Project Understanding and Scope of Work
The project would develop seven single–family detached dwellings on seven existing vacant lots across 1.58 acres at 320–326 La Rambla and 312–314 Boca del Canon. The project would create public easements for public beach access and a public lookout area, as well as a lot line adjustment and abandonment of a “paper” street at the end of La Rambla. The project site has a General Plan land use designation of Residential Low Density (RL) and is zoned RL. A Notice of Preparation (NOP) was distributed on November 14, 2022, and a public scoping meeting was held on November 18, 2022. Applicant’s environmental consultant will prepare draft and final CEQA technical studies and the EIR documents required for environmental clearance under CEQA. The following approach demonstrates Kimley–Horn’s experience on peer reviewing and completing similar types of projects to satisfy environmental clearance and CEQA requirements for the project.
Task 1 – Project Kickoff and Management
Heidi Rous and Jessie Fan will attend one in–person kick–off meeting (up to one hour) with City staff to initiate the project and to receive all necessary background data, technical studies, and environmental documents. Kimley-Horn will review the Project Description, NOP, public scoping meeting materials, and public comments received on the NOP.
Delive rables:
Deliverables will be transmitted electronically unless otherwise noted x Two (2) Kimley-Horn staff participation in in–person Kick–Off Meeting x Review of Project Description, NOP, public scoping meeting materials, and public comments received on the NOP Task 2 – Peer Review Technical Studies
Kimley-Horn anticipates that the City will receive, review, and forward the draft technical studies from the applicant to Kimley-Horn for review and comment. Kimley-Horn will peer review the technical studies to determine if the technical studies are comprehensive and adequate to address the impacts in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Appendix G thresholds. Kimley-Horn assumes that the technical studies will be provided in Microsoft Word format with any figures and attachments in PDF format, and will provide conclusions, impact significance determinations, and mitigation measures, as needed. It is Kimley–Horn’s understanding that we will generally receive technical studies that have undergone appropriate levels of internal QC/QAreviews by the performing consultants, and that Kimley-Horn is to perform a comprehensive peer review focusing on whether the reports specifically include the following:
x Clear presentation of data, methods, and conclusions, suitable for City decision–makers, reviewing/responsible agencies, the public, and other stakeholders;
x Defensible analyses and conclusions, and feasible mitigation measures and avoidance strategies supported by documented evidence; x Appropriately conservative assumptions, estimates, and calculations which serve the basis of the impact analyses, in line with the needs of the most impactful aspect of project implementation; and x Use of consistent terms, assumptions, and narratives between the various reports.
Kimley-Horn will conduct one (1) review cycle for each technical study requested to be reviewed. If Kimley-Horn determines that revisions are necessary for the technical studies, Kimley-Horn will provide a redline version of the technical studies in Microsoft Word back to the City to transmit to the applicant’s consultant. Kimley-Horn will provide one (1) review of the revised technical studies to confirm that all edits are completed. If an additional review cycle is needed, Kimley-Horn will provide an additional fee and scope to the City for approval. Based on correspondence with the City, Kimley-Horn will review the following technical studies:
x Air Quality, Energy, and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Impact Analysis
x General Biological Assessment
x Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment
x Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation Report
x Wave Runup and Coastal Hazard Study
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x Phase I Paleontological Assessment
x Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis
x PSU Correspondence
x Traffic Assessment Memorandum
x Water Quality Master Plans
If needed, Kimley-Horn will, with City concurrenceand assistance, interface with the applicant’s consultants to verify that the edits are appropriately implemented by the original authors. Kimley-Horn has allocated up to four (4) hours of teleconference calls to resolve outstanding environmental issues raised in Kimley-Horn'sreview of the draft technical studies with the applicant’s consultants. If additional time is needed, Kimley-Horn will provide an additional scope and fee to the City for approval.
Delive rables:
x One (1) review cycle of each draft technical study, inclusive of redline edits and margin comments in Microsoft Word x One (1) review cycle of each revised technical study to confirm all edits are implemented and/or otherwise resolved to our satisfaction x Up to four (4) hours of teleconference calls to resolve outstanding environmental issues Task 3 – Peer Review Draft Environmental Impact Report
Kimley-Horn anticipates that the City will receive, review, and forward the Administrative Draft EIR in Microsoft Word format from the applicant to Kimley-Horn for review and comment. Kimley-Horn will peer review the Administrative Draft EIR to verify the EIR is accurate, complete, and legally adequate. Kimley-Horn assumes that the Project Description will be consistent between the technical studies and the Draft EIR. KimleyHorn will make the necessary revisions to the Administrative Draft EIR in redline or margin comments. Similar to our approach for review of the technical studies, Kimley-Horn assumes that the Administrative Draft EIR will have undergone appropriate levels of internal QC/QAreviews.
Therefore, Kimley-Horn will provide one (1) round of review of the Administrative Draft EIR and will provide any additional edits and comments to the City directly. After applicant’s consultant reviews and revises the Administrative Draft EIR, Kimley-Horn will provide one (1) round of review of the Proof Check Draft EIR to verify all comments were addressed and resolvedto Kimley-Horn’s satisfaction. Kimley-Horn is available to help review the City’s Notice of Availability of the Draft EIR and the Notice of Completion, if necessary.
Delive rables:
x One (1) round of review of the Administrative Draft EIR x One (1) round of review of Proof Check Draft EIR
Task 4 – Peer Review Final Environmental Impact Report
Similar to our approach to Task 3 for the Draft EIR, Kimley-Horn will peer review the Administrative Final EIR, which will be provided by applicant’s consultant, and provide one (1) round of review of the Administrative Final EIR and will provide additional edits and comments to the City directly. The budget for reviewing the responses to comments on the Draft EIR will be based on a total number of hours (30) the peer review of the Administrative Final EIR, rather than based on a fixed number of comments or responses. Given the potential scrutiny involved with this project, should the level of comments and responses exceed our estimates, Kimley-Horn will provide an additional fee and scope to the City for approval. After applicant’s consultant reviews and revises the Administrative Final EIR, Kimley-Horn will provide one final review of the Proof Check Final EIR to verify all comments were addressed and resolved to Kimley-Horn’s satisfaction.
Delive rables
x One (1) round of review of the Administrative Final EIR x One (1) round of review of Proof Check Final EIR
Task 5 – Project Meetings and Hearings
Heidi Rous will serve as the project manager responsible for supervision of the Kimley-Horn team and review the documentation compliance with CEQA requirements and guidelines and City CEQA procedures. Project management responsibilities include task scheduling and assignment, contract administration and accounting, and coordination and communications with the City. Heidi will maintain email communications with the City to confirm compliance with the Scope of Work, budget, and schedule, and to disseminate project information in City of San Clemente | EVRS96002.2023 7
a timely manner. Kimley-Horn assumes, due to the nature of the Scope of Work (e.g., applicant’s consultant will provide revisions, during which Kimley-Horn will have limited activity), up to six (6) one-hour conference calls for two (2) Kimley-Horn staff and City staff to discuss project status and to discuss project-related questions will be required. This task does not include budget for discussions with the applicant’s consultant related to resolving environmental comments that arise during the peer review process (see Task 2 above).
Heidi Rous and Jessie Fanwill attend up to two (2) in-person public hearings (up to two hours each hearing) duringwhich approval of the project would be considered. It is assumed that City will coordinate and facilitate the meetings and that presentation materials describing or illustrating the project will be provided by the applicant, applicant’s consultant, and the City. Kimley-Horn will be available to answer technical questions concerning the CEQA process.
Delive rables:
Deliverables will be transmitted electronically unless otherwise noted. x Participation in up to six (6) one-hour conference calls with City staff for two (2) Kimley-Horn staff x Participation in two (2) in-person public hearings for two (2) Kimley-Horn staff Services Not Included:
Any other services, including but not limited to the following, are not included in this scope of work:
x Additional technical studies and reports that are not included in the RFP and in the scope of work above x Drafting, review, or distribution of CEQA notices (e.g., Notice of Completion, Notice of Availability, Notice of Determination, Notice of Public Hearings)
x Attendance at additional meetings and public hearings outside of the ones listed above x Printing and distribution of hard-copy documents
Additional Services:
Any services not specifically provided for in the above scope will be billed as additional services and performed at our then current hourly rates, with City approval. Additional services we can provide include, but are not limited to, the following:
x Additional or extraordinarily lengthy meetings or agency consultation efforts x Additional review or editorial cycles
b) Kimley–Horn’s Time in Business
Kimley-Horn was founded in 1967as a full-service consulting firm offering comprehensive and innovative environmental, transportation planning, civil and structural engineering, and traffic engineering services.We have been in business for 56 years.
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c) Project Manager Contact Information
He idi Rous will serve as your Project Manager and primary point of contact:
He idi Rous – Project Manager
He idi.Rous@kimley–horn.com
213.394.0379
d) Additional Information
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3. Background and Experience
a) Firm Background and Experience Preparing Environmental Documents Kimley-Horn is a full service, privately-owned consulting firm recognized as a leader in providing comprehensive and innovative environmental, planning, transportation planning and engineering, and civil and structural services to public sector and privatesector clients. Founded in 1967, we have grown from a small group of traffic engineers and transportation planners to a multidisciplinary firm of over 6,600 employees in 109 offices nationwide. Our 12 California offices, including offices in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, and Coachella Valley, have more than 600 planners, engineers, designers, technicians, and administrative/support personnel – affording us the depth of resource necessary to meet the needs of the City for this project and beyond. We offer clients the local knowledge and responsivenessof a small firm backed by the resources only a national firm can provide. Kimley-Horn has been preparing planning and environmental documentation in California for over 23 years. With the Kimley-Horn team, your best interest will always be the focus of our efforts. Combining national experience with a local sensibility, Kimley–Horn’s professionals provide comprehensive solutions to the planning, analysis, and design of public and private spaces. Our team draws upon years of experience with private development and public agencies to develop user friendly documents—creating project designs that minimize impacts to the natural environment and community.
On all our projects, we work extensively with our internal partners, agency staff, and clients to create the appropriate technical approach for the document and scope of related technical studies. Kimley-Horn provides a full range of planning and environmental services to counties, municipalities, and other state and local agencies as well as private entities throughout California, including the following, which are applicable to the City:
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b) References
Project Experience
Kimley-Horn provides the City with the local knowledge and responsiveness of a small organization, backed by the depth of resources only a national firm could offer. Today, we are one of the largest engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firms in the United States. Our team members' experience on similar projects within the last five years are shown on the following pages.
County of San Bernardino, Vidal Energy Project EIR Peer Review, San Bernardino County, CA Heidi Rous and Jessie Fan performed a peer review of applicant– provided technical studies and EIR documents. Kimley-Horn also supported the County of San Bernardino through publication of CEQA–related materials. Kimley-Horn was selected based on our experience peer reviewingtechnical studies and preparing CEQA documents within the County of San Bernardino for other development projects. Kimley-Horn is currently peer reviewing the applicant–provided responses to comments on the Draft EIR and Final EIR documents. This project was initiated in February 2022.
Ke y Staff Involved:
Heidi Rous, Jessie Fan, Jessie Barkley, Danielle Millar City of Long Beach, Community Hospital Long Beach Remodel Project IS/MND, Long Beach, CA Heidi Rous, project manager, and Jessie Fan, deputy project manager, are preparing the IS/MND for the remodel of the hospital campus buildings, relocation of acute care services into seismically compliant portions of the hospital buildings, construction of a new central utilities plant, and minor exterior improvements and remodeling to the existing historic hospital building. As part of the project, Kimley-Horn peer reviewed the applicant–provided acoustical report, geotechnical report, historical resource survey, and cultural resource project analysis.
Kimley-Horn prepared air quality, health risk assessment, GHG emissions, energy, low impact development study, and the IS/MND. This project was initiated in July 2021. The project has been put on hold as of October 2021.
Ke y Staff Involved: Heidi Rous, Jessie Fan
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City of South Pasadena, Fairview Court Project Categorical Exemption, South Pasadena, CA Jessie Fan managed and prepared the Class 32
Categorical Exemption for the construction of 22,032
square feet of commercial retail uses and 108 residential units, 19 of which would be affordable units. The project would adaptively reuse the historic school administrative office building and auditorium on–site to create a
commercial shell for future tenants. Kimley-Horn peer
reviewed the air quality, GHG emissions, and energy
analysis; transportation study; noise analysis; and
historic resource evaluation. Upon completion of the peer review, Kimley-Horn advised the City that the project
would qualify for a Class 32 Categorical Exemption
rather than the IS/MND that the City requested. KimleyHorn assisted the City with noticing to the County Clerk and State Clearinghouse. This project was approved in September 2022.
Ke y Staff Involved: Heidi Rous, Jessie Fan, Ryan Callahan Client References
Since 1967, for 56 years, Kimley–Horn’s successhas been directly related to our efforts to perform high–quality, timely services. We are proud of the excellent relationships we have built with our clients. In turn, our clients show their appreciation by selecting us over and over again as their consultant. Approximately 90 percent of the firm's services are for repeat clients. We invite you to contact our clients and talk to them about our work history, quality of service, and whether they would again select us for similar services.
County of San Bernardino
Jim Morrissey, Planner
Land Use Services Department
385 N. Arrowhead Avenue, 1st Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415
909.387.4234
[email protected]
City of Long Beach
Scott Kinsey, AICP, Planner V
Long Beach Development Services, Planning Bureau
411 W. Ocean Boulevard, 3rd Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
562.570.6461
[email protected]
City of South Pasadena
Matt Chang, Planning Manager
Community Development Department
1414 Mission Street
South Pasadena, CA 91030
626.304.7227
[email protected]
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c) Legal Challenges
Heidi Rous and Jessie Fan have prepared environmental documents for controversial development projects throughout Southern California.
The proposed project team collectively have provided extensive support to applicants and jurisdictions for litigated environmental documents.
In addition to providing responses to comments, public hearing support, and responses to appeals, the project team has provided expert testimony as it relates to technical analyses provided within the prepared environmental documents. Key members of the proposed project team have also provided strategic input to assist in holding up environmental documents due to legal challenges.
Litigation History
Kimley-Horn and its subsidiaries have provided services in all fifty states and numerous countries. Because of the many and varied projects we have completed, we are subject to various legal proceedings from time to time and in the ordinary course of business. It is not practical to provide a complete list as part of this proposal. None of the pending matters, if decided against Kimley-Horn, would have a material impact on our financial statements or impair in any way our ability to serve our clients. Generally, these matters are covered by insurance, and we consider them to be without merit. If you would like to discuss our legal matters in more detail, please contact Kimley-Horn’s General Counsel, Richard Cook, at 919.677.2058.
Legal proceedings in California within the last five (5) years are as follows:
29Twenty Maintenance Association v. Van Daele Development Corp., et al; Los Angeles County, Superior Court of the State of California; Case No. 19STCV13496; filed 2019; alleged economic loss; settled; closed 2020 F arhad Abad, individually and for the Estate of Mahin Ashki–Abad; Keemia Abad; and Arianna Abad v. U.S. Foods, Inc., et.al.; Alameda County Superior Court; Case No. RG17856272; filed 2017; traffic accident, wrongful death claim; settled; closed 2019.
Vicente Gomez, et al v. Pilot Travel Centers, LLC, et al; Case # CVRI2103878; Superior Court of California, County of Riverside; filed 2021; personal injuries; pending
Na ncy Graham v. City of Santa Cruz, et al: Santa Cruz County Superior Court; Case No. 16CV02729; filed 2017; bicycle accident, personal injuries; settled; closed 2018.
Brenda Sherriffs v. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., et al: Santa Cruz County Superior Court; Case No. 16CV00335; filed 2016; bicycle accident, personal injuries; settled; closed 2019.
Kimberly Lynn Wright and Ty Juan Montanez v City of Concord; et al; Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa; Case No. MSC20– 01067; filed 2020; served 2022; traffic accident, wrongful death claimed; pending 1 2
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4. Team Description
a) CEQA Project Manager
Heidi Rous will serve as the main point of contact and manager for all CEQA-specific tasks and responsibilities. b) Summary of Key Personnel Qualifications
The following staff are key personnel who will be assigned to work on all phases of the project. Their credentials, education, and experience demonstrating their qualifications are as follows:
Name, Credentials Ro le Education Experience
He idi Rous Project Manager Ba chelor of Science, Physics, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona Over 30 years Je ssie Fan, ENV SP Deputy/Alternate
Project Manager
Ma ster of Science, Environmental Analysis & Decision Making, Rice University
Ba chelor of Science, Environmental Science,
University of California, Los Angeles
Over 7 years
Je ssie Barkley Aesthetics/Land Use
Ma ster of Arts, Urban and Regional Planning,
University of California, Irvine
Po st-Graduate Certificate, Marketing and Communications, University of California, Irvine
Ba chelor of Arts, Geography,
University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Over 20 years
Je ssica Mauck Cultural Resources
Ma ster of Arts, Historical Archaeology (with Merit), 2015, University of Leicester, England
Ba chelor of Arts, Anthropology, 2011,
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Over 8 years
c) Staff Organization Chart and Resumes
Kimley-Horn knows that when you choose a consulting firm, you are looking to choose the people who will bring you technical experience, hands-on experience with similar projects, and a commitment to timely, first-rate deliverables and client service. That’s why we’ve carefully considered the composition of our team, identifying the most qualified personnel with recent, relevant project experience to work with you.
He idi Rous will lead our team as dedicated project manager and will serve as the City’s primary point of contact. Heidi will be supported by Je ssie Fan, ENV SP, our proposed alternate project manager if Heidi is absent. Our team offers prior experience working together, a unique understanding of the local landscape, and a thorough understanding of relevant local, State, and federal standards and policies. An organizational chart is provided below, which identifies key personnel proposed to perform the specified tasks and includes major areas of subconsultant work. In addition, it defines roles, lines of communication, and support services. If selected, this is the team expected to serve you throughout the duration of the contract. Our organization chart and resumes for key personnel—highlighting their education, training, areas of technical experience, and applicable professional credentials—are provided on the following pages.
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Heidi Rous
Project Manager
Heidi has over 30 years of experience performing and managing comprehensive environmental documentation review to meet the requirements of CEQA, NEPA, and similar state environmental review laws. In addition, Heidi maintains subject matter experience in planning, permitting, and compliance services specializing in air quality, noise & vibration, hazardous materials, risk assessment, safety, and resiliency. Throughout her career, Heidi has supported a wide array of public sector clients, including dozens of cities and counties, and numerous local, regional, state, and federal agencies. Project types include private development of housing, mixed use, industrial, and commercial land uses, public service campuses (hospitals, educational facilities, hospitality), utilities (water, wastewater, power plants, renewables), parks, trails, and open space, roadways and intermodal facilities, transportation planning efforts, rail and marine improvements, and airports.
Relevant Experience
x Sa n Bernardino County, Vidal Energy Project EIR, San Bernardino County, CA – Project Manager and Peer Reviewer x TerraGen, Desert Breeze Solar Project EIR, San Bernardino County, CA – Strategic Advisor and Peer Reviewer x TerraGen, Lockhart Solar PV II Project EIR, San Bernardino County, CA – Strategic Advisor and Peer Reviewer x City of Artesia, Artesia Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan Amendment Project EIR, Artesia, CA –Air Quality, GHG Emissions, Health Risk Assessment, and Noise Strategic Advisor
x City of Carson, Specific Plan Amendment for the 157 Acre Carson Marketplace Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Carson, CA – Project Director and Technical Lead for Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, Energy, and Noise Impact Assessments x City of Ontario, Ontario Ranch Business Park Specific Plan Amendment Project Subsequent EIR, Ontario, CA – Peer Reviewer x L eSar Development Consultants, Palmdale Housing Opportunity Project IS/MND, Palmdale, CA – CEQA Project Manager x City of Long Beach, Community Hospital Remodel Project IS/MND, Long Beach, CA – Project Manager x City of Temple City, Pacific Las Tunas Mixed–Use Project, Temple City, CA – Project Director x City of Solana Beach, Safety Element Update and Climate Vulnerability Assessment, Solana Beach, CA– Project Manager Pr ofessional Credentials
9 Bachelor of Science, Physics,
California Polytechnic State
University, Pomona
9 GPRO Certified, Urban Green
Council
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Jessie Fan, ENV SP
Deputy/Alternate Project Manager
Jessie brings over seven years of experience in environmental planning and documentation. She has experience in a variety of areas including population/housing, public services, water supply, wastewater, solid waste, and sustainability. She has worked on a diverse set of project types, including residential subdivisionprojects and affordable housing projects. She has prepared and managed all levels of CEQA documentation, ranging from Categorical Exemptions (CEs) and Sustainable Communities Project Exemptions (SCPEs) to Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs) and EIRs. Jessie is responsible for preparing and reviewing CEQA documentation as well as coordinating and communicating with the internal and external teams on budget, schedules, and deliverables.
Relevant Experience
x REthink Development, Culver Arts and Apartments Project CE, Culver City, CA – Project Manager
x City of Temple City, Pacific Las Tunas Mixed–Use Project CE, Temple City, CA – Project Manager x City of South Pasadena, Fairview Court Project CE, South Pasadena, CA – Project Manager x City of San Gabriel, Rubio Village CEQA Compliance, San Gabriel, CA – Project Manager x L eSar Development Consultants, Palmdale Housing Opportunity Project IS/MND, Palmdale, CA – Deputy Project Manager and Lead Analyst
x CIM Acquisition Group, 10510 Culver Boulevard Project CE, Culver City, CA – Project Manager x TerraGen, Desert Breeze Solar Project EIR, San Bernardino County, CA – Project Manager x City of Artesia, Artesia Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan Amendment Project EIR, Artesia, CA – Deputy Project Manager and Lead Analyst
x City of Agoura Hills, Ladyface Vista Professional Office Complex Project MND, Agoura Hills, CA – Deputy Project Manager and Lead Analyst
x Sa n Bernardino County, Vidal Energy Project EIR, San Bernardino County, CA – Deputy Project Managerand Peer Reviewer x TerraGen, Lockhart Solar PV II Project EIR, San Bernardino County, CA – Deputy Project Manager and Peer Reviewer x City of Ontario, Ontario Ranch Business Park Specific Plan Amendment Project Subsequent EIR, Ontario, CA – Peer Reviewer x City of Solana Beach, Safety Element Update and Climate Vulnerability Assessment, Solana Beach, CA – Task Lead
Pr ofessional Credentials
9 Master of Science,
Environmental Analysis &
Decision Making, Rice
University
9 Bachelor of Science,
Environmental Science,
University of California, Los
Angeles
9 Association of Environmental
Professionals, Los Angeles
County Chapter – Board of
Directors (2020-2022)
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Jessie Barkley
Aesthetics/Land Use
Jessie is an environmental planner with 20 years of experience. She is a skilled CEQA and NEPA practitioner that has led and contributed to numerous projects for a variety of project types, including mixed–use, entertainment, redevelopment, infrastructure, commercial, energy, and long–range community plans. Jessie’s responsibilities include directing project teams; preparing and managing project work plans, scopes, schedules, and budgets; conducting senior–level review of draft work products; interfacing with clients, subconsultants, and agency staff; and marketing services among existing and prospective clients. Throughout her career, Jessie has supported a wide array of complex environmental documents (Program EIRs, Project EIRs, EIR Addendums, Supplemental EIRs, Sustainable Community Environmental Assessments, and MNDs) for all project types including specific plans, general plans, area plans, and project level mixed–use and transit–oriented development. Jessie also has experience in environmental documentation for projects requiring permits or approvals from the California Costal Commission.
Relevant Experience
x Sa n Bernardino County, Vidal Energy Project EIR, San Bernardino County, CA – Peer Reviewer x Crown Group, 1111 S. Hill Street Sustainable Community Environmental Assessment, Los Angeles, CA – Project Manager x Essex Properties, Sunset Boulevard Project EIR, Los Angeles, CA – Project Manager* x L ong Beach Port Master Plan EIR, Long Beach, CA – Project Manager* x L o s Angeles World Airport, West Maintenance Airfield Area Project EIR, Los Angeles, CA – Project Manager* x L o s Angeles Bureau of Engineering, Environmental Reviews for Bridge Housing Homeless Services Projects, Los Angeles, CA – Project Manager*
x City of Riverside, General Plan EIR, Riverside, CA – Project Director* x 550 Shatto Place Sustainable Community Environmental Assessment and Addendum, Los Angeles, CA – Project Manager* x 2020 Los Angeles River Master Plan Program EIR, Los Angeles, CA – Task Lead* *Prior to joining Kimley Horn
Pr ofessional Credentials
9 Master of Arts, Urban and
Regional Planning, University
of California, Irvine
9 Post-Graduate Certificate,
Marketing and
Communications, University
of California, Irvine
9 Bachelor of Arts, Geography,
University of British Columbia,
Vancouver
9 AEP California Award Jury
Member 2017-2019
9 APA California Conference
Special Events Chair, 2015-
2016
9 National APA Conference
Special Events Chair, 2012
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Jessica Mauck
Cultural Resources
Jessica Mauck began workingin archaeology whenshe was just 15 years old. In the initial years of her career, she primarily workedfor Federal land management agencies(USFS, NPS, DoD, BLM, etc.), thoughshe spent the last 6 years working in Tribal government. In her prior roleas Directorof Cultural Resources Management for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, she managedthe department's digital records/GIS database, as well as oversaw all department programming related to historical archives, archaeology(regulatory; site stewardship; collections), ethnobotany, outreach/interpretation, andancestorrepatriation. She has extensive experienceconducting all phasesof archaeological fieldwork and reporting underapplicable Stateand Federal law, such as the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), NEPA, andCEQA. She also has many years of experience managing process for inadvertent discoveries of human remains and the inventory/repatriation of existing archaeological collections subject to State and Federal law, such as the Native American Graves Protectionand RepatriationAct (NAGPRA) and California Health & Safety Code (Section7050.5).
Relevant Experience
Kimley-Horn – Project Manager, Cultural Resources – 02/27/2023–Present x Serves as main support for the organizations efforts related to Tribal consultation and cultural resources management under applicable State and Federal Laws, such as the NHPA, NEPA, and CEQA x Drafts/reviews cultural resources–based scopes of work, oversees the implementation of PhaseI, II, and III cultural data gathering and fieldwork, and drafts/reviews PhaseI, II, and III archaeological technical reports x Conducts outreach to Tribesfor report–basedinformationgathering andsupports government–to–government Tribal Consultation x Drafts/reviews cultural resource–basedproject mitigationand conditions, cultural sections in environmental documents, and various cultural resource–based management plans (Cultural ResourcesManagement Plans, Monitoring and Treatment Plans, Plans of Action, etc.)
Sa n Manuel Band of Mission Indians – Director of Cultural Resources Management – 02/10/2020–02/17/2023 x Oversees the department’s efforts to enhance the Tribe’s heritage stewardship program as it relates to the many facets of cultural preservation and revitalization – includes creating/managing the department budget, managing all department staff, conducting outreach to the Tribal community to ascertain needs for future programming, creating intra–departmental and inter–departmental policy/procedure alongside program growth, and drafting/submitting regular reports to applicable Tribal bodies and the Federal Government x Oversees a robust regulatory compliance and land management program for historic preservation, environmental, and land use laws/policies (particularly CEQA, SB18, NEPA, and NHPA) on the Tribe’s Reservation and off–Reservation properties, as well as across the Tribe’s 7.4 million acre ancestral territory
x Manages a prominent reclamation effort of the Tribe’s ancestral lands, ancestors, and cultural materials via acquisition of materials/lands via purchase, donation, and legal repatriation under applicable state/federal law, as well as legal access to private/government lands via permits, conservation easements, MOU/MOA, etc.
x Manages various digital and physical data resources, such as the cultural Geographical Information System (GIS) platform and the OnBase digital regulatory project management/reference library repository, as well as oversees management of a physical Archive and Curation facility that contains thousands of archival, archaeological, and ethnographic materials x Spearheads a robust capacity–building program that includes increasing public awareness of the Tribe’s history/culture across their ancestral lands, building cultural literacy within Tribal Government staff, and providing technical and professional training to Tribal community members of all ages
x Facilitates the department’s Tribal outreach efforts with the general population, the Cultural Advisor Working Group (CAWG), and Tribal leadership to ensure community needs are understood and met within departmental programming, which has led to the department increasing staff and programming efforts by 400% in 2.5 years Pr ofessional Credentials
9 M.A. Historical Archaeology
(with Merit), 2015, University
of Leicester, England
9 B.A. Anthropology, 2011,
University of California, Los
Angeles (UCLA)
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Sa n Manuel Band of Mission Indians – Cultural Resources Analyst – 05/17/2017–02/07/2020 (Promoted) x Created the Tribe’s CEQA and SB18 regulatory program and managed consultation with hundreds of agencies, developers, etc. pursuant to CEQA, SB18, NEPA, and NHPA for projects within the Tribe’s 7.4 million acre ancestral territory x Responsible for creating and maintaining partnerships with external agencies with an emphasis on providing regular assistance and steady, transparent communication in a manner that is above and beyond the expectations of the regulatory process x Reviewed technical documents (i.e. geotechnical reports, soil studies, cultural studies, etc.), conducted internal research, and provided verbal/written feedback in order to ensure compliant/appropriate field methodology, resource sensitivity assessments, and well–rounded preservation recommendations are included within project documentation x Drafted and provided mitigation/conditions of approval, monitoring and treatment plans, archaeological testing plans, etc. to ensure legally compliant and culturally appropriate preservation/treatment measures regarding the Tribe’s archaeological resources, ethnobotanical resources, and intangible cultural resources (i.e. viewsheds, landscapes, etc.) are pursued x Created and maintained a cultural resources geodatabase, and other complimentary digital data management systems, to better assist the Tribe in their decision–making during consultation, as well as to increase the Tribe’s stewardship over their own resources both on and off Tribal land
Ve rsar, Inc. – Archaeologist, Task Manager – 06/20/2016–05/12/2017 x Contracted as an Archaeologist, Task Manager for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) working on preconstruction projects in the Barstow, Needles, Palm Springs, Ridgecrest field areas for deteriorated SCE poles, restoration, and travel management as well as ground truthing projects in the Barstow and Ridgecrest field areas focused on disturbances (OHV, weather, etc.), cultural/natural resource route triggers, and travel management/site mitigation
x Managed various contracts, handled intake and assignments for all work requests, conducted cultural background research, completed all field planning/mapping, performed all cultural resource surveys, maintained all collected data (resources, disturbances, etc.), and produced all cultural reports (NHPA/NEPA, Quarterly) as well as all contract deliverables to client (progress reports, budget reports, etc.) x Managed 5 direct reports, ensured all daily/weekly BLM deliverables were up to standard and on time, confirmed all Versar administrative tasks were completed for safety and billing requirements, and maintained a safe and healthy working environment for all Versar personnel
x Point of contact for all contracts for both Versar program manager and BLM clients, attended weekly meetings with clients to ensure client satisfaction for all contracts, submitted monthly reports for contract task order review, assisted program manager with quality assurance plans, contract bids/budgets, and rental contracts x Created all report/deliverable templates, SOPs, and project tracklogs from scratch and worked with BLM to create an efficient workflow for each contract
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d) Staff Member Percentage of Involvement
The following staff will provide the services anticipated by the City’s RFP at the following level of involvement:
Name, Credentials Ro le Pe rcentage of Involvement
He idi Rous Project Manager 20%
Je ssie Fan, ENV SP Deputy/Alternate Project Manager 40% Je ssie Barkley Aesthetics/Land Use 20%
Je ssica Mauck Cultural Resources 50%
Da nielle Millar Air Quality/Noise 30%
Ryan Callahan Air Quality/Noise 40%
So phie LaHerran Other CEQA Resource Areas 30%
Cameron Bauer Other CEQA Resource Areas 40%
Jim Rocks, M.S. Biological Resources (Rocks Biological Resources) 20% Me lanie Rocks, M.S. Biological Resources (Rocks Biological Resources) 20% e) Subconsultant Partners
Ro cks Biological Consulting (RBC) is a San Diego-based small business that has been providing biological consulting in southern California since 2004. With decades of collective local experience, RBC possesses a level of proficiency that is uncommon among small biological consulting firms. We have the experience to deliver high quality work while keeping projects on schedule and within budget. We have led projects large and small, written hundreds of biological technical reports, and performed thousands of focused species surveys. Our team of experts is well versed in Southern California biological species and habitats as well as local, state, and federal environmental regulations and processing guidelines. We specialize in general biologicalsurveys and biological technical reports (CEQA/NEPA compliant); focused and protocol surveys for special-status wildlife species; rare plant surveys and habitat assessments; oak tree identification and health assessments, aquatic resources delineations and associated permitting; biological monitoring; land management; and habitat restoration planning. We also write and implement mitigation plans and restore and manage habitat.
RBC and Kimley-Horn hasa trusted partnership, having collaborated on a variety of projects within southern California and beyond including:
x Kanan/Agoura Ultimate Intersection Project
x Burlington Northern Santa Fe Barstow International Gateway Project x High Speed Rail Authority Colton Intermodal Facility Project x Beaumont Summit Station Project
x University of California North Irvine House Project
x Dairy Mart Road Widening Project
f) Staff Workload and Availability
The members of our proposed project team were selected using two criteria: (1) their experience in the technical environmental resource areas to support the peer review; and (2) their experience with CEQAdocumentation. Kimley-Horn uses a proactive management system, known as “cast-aheads” to detail every project’s personnel needs and to determine each staff person’s availability. By continuously matching project needs with staff availability, our cast-aheads system is an accurate tool for keeping our projects on schedule.
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Based upon a review of our cast-aheads, we can assure you that the staff members selected for this team are available immediately to serve you and are in an excellent position to handle the workload required to complete the scope of work. The chart below further details our staff’s current availability during the time frame of this contract.
Name, Credentials Ro le Current Workload Pe rcentage of Availability He idi Rous Project Manager 80% 20%
Je ssie Fan, ENV SP Deputy/Alternate Project Manager 60% 40% Je ssie Barkley Aesthetics/Land Use 80% 20%
Je ssica Mauck Cultural Resources 50% 50%
Da nielle Millar Air Quality/Noise 70% 30%
Ryan Callahan Air Quality/Noise 60% 40%
So phie LaHerran Other CEQA Resource Areas 70% 30%
Cameron Bauer Other CEQA Resource Areas 60% 40%
Jim Rocks, M.S. Biological Resources (Rocks Biological
Resources) 80% 20%
Me lanie Rocks, M.S. Biological Resources (Rocks Biological Resources) 80% 20%
g) Conflict of Interest Statement
Kimley-Horn does not have a financial interest or other potential conflict involving the applicant or the project.
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5. Fee Schedulea) Fee Schedule and RatesKimley-Horn will perform the services detailed in the Scope of Services above on a labor fee plus expense basis with the maximum labor fee shown below.Kimley-Horn will not exceed the total maximum labor fee shown without authorization from the City. Individual task amounts are provided for budgeting purposes only. Kimley-Horn reserves the right to reallocate amounts among tasks as necessary. Labor fee will be billed on an hourly basis according to our then–current rates. As to these tasks, direct reimbursable expenses such as express delivery services, fees, air travel, and other direct expenses will be billed at 1.10 times cost. A percentage of labor fee will be added to each invoice to cover certain other expenses as to these tasks such as telecommunications, in-house reproduction, postage, supplies, project related computer time, and local mileage. Administrative time related to the project may be billed hourly. All permitting, application, and similar project fees will be paid directly by the City. Should the City request Kimley-Horn to advance any such project fees on the City’s behalf, a separate invoice for such fees, with a ten percent (10%) markup, will be immediately issued to and paid by the City. Payment will be due within 30 days of your receipt of the invoice and should include the invoice number and Kimley-Horn project number.
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b) Project TimelineMeeting schedules is high priority for Kimley-Horn. Critical elements in maintaining schedules include a clear definition of the team’s responsibilities and frequent communication relative to achieving the goals outlined in the work plan. Thus, based on our clear understanding of the scope of work, we have prepared a detailed schedule that includes milestone completion dates for specific tasks. This preliminary schedule is based on our best estimate of timeframes for the different components of the Project. This schedule can be adjustedin coordination with the City.
HEIDI ROUS, CPP
CONTACT:
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