Att 7 - West Coast Civil Inc. Proposal — San Clemente City Council, May 20, 2025

Submitted By
West Coast Civil
550 Seagaze Drive, Suite L101
Oceanside, CA 92054
Austin Frisby
E: [email protected]
P: 858-869-1332
www.westcoastcivil.com
Dedicated to Growing
Communities

PROPOSAL FOR ON-CALL
(AS-NEEDED) ENGINEERING

PLAN CHECK SERVICES
JANUARY 21, 2025
Submitted To
Zak Ponsen, P.E. Assistant City Engineer
City of San Clemente
910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100
San Clemente, CA 92673
Attachment 7
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 2 SECTION 1 - COVER LETTER..............................................................................................3 SECTION 2 - BACKGROUND AND APPROACH..............................................................5 SECTION 3 - METHODOLOGY(IES)......................................................................................7 SECTION 4 - WORK PLAN...................................................................................................9 SECTION 5 - PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND STAFFING........................................16 SECTION 6 - RELATED EXPERIENCE.............................................................................21 SECTION 7 - SAMPLE PLAN REVIEW CORRECTION LISTS AND FORMS.........26 SECTION 8 - PROJECT SCHEDULE................................................................................47 SECTION 9 - COST DATA..................................................................................................49 SECTION 10 - STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE............................................................52 SECTION 11 - OTHER INFORMATION............................................................................54 SECTION 12 - GENERAL PROVISIONS STATEMENT..............................................56

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1:

COVER LETTER
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 4 January 21, 2025
Zak Ponsen, P.E. Assistant City Engineer
City of San Clemente
910 Calle Negocio, Suite 100
San Clemente, CA 92673
Subject: On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services The City of San Clemente is seeking assistance in managing and performing Engineering Department’s plan checks. Many coastal cities face similar workload challenges are driven by the desire to live and work in coastal communities. West Coast Civil (WCC) understands the need for plan check support services for coastal cities, having supported the Cities of Dana Point, Solana Beach, and Coronado for the past decade.

WCC is committed to GROWING COMMUNITIES by assisting its clients in developing sustainable, costeffective, long-term infrastructure that benefit the local area and its residents. WCC has prepared this strategic proposal and qualifications for the City’s On-Call Project. The objective of this proposal is to demonstrate our capability to perform high-quality plan check services efficiently and comprehensively.

The benefits the WCC team will provide to the City are:
• Established track record delivering as-needed services for coastal communities • A highly qualified team familiar with development
• South Orange County experience
• A local firm
Our president, Anthony Gonzalez, will serve as the principal signer and is authorized to sign such material and to commit WCC to the obligations contained within this proposal. The price presented in this proposal is valid for a period of ninety (90) days from the reflected date of this letter.

We are excited about the opportunity to assist the City of San Clemente. If you have any questions or require any additional information, please let me know.

Sincerely,
Austin Frisby, PE, QSD
Project Manager
(858) 869-1332
[email protected]
West Coast Civil | 550 Seagaze Drive, Suite L101 | Oceanside, CA 92054 Anthony Gonzalez, PE, ENV-SP
President
(858) 869-1332
[email protected]
SECTION 2:

BACKGROUND AND

APPROACH
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BACKGROUND & APPROACH
This as-needed contract will be critical in assisting the City in maintaining a high level of service for its citizens across its multiple functions. Our approach to the as-needed work includes dedicating Austin Frisby as the Project Manager and key technical resource for the engineering plan check services. He is local and has been providing similar services to the City of Dana Point. WCC is providing three additional plan checkers to assist Austin during the plan check process to allow greater flexibility and resources. This core team will provide the horsepower needed to complete all tasks assigned to them. In addition, high-level technical resources will always be available when needed.

WCC understands the human resource challenges that the City is facing.

APPROACH TO THE WORK
The City of San Clemente is a coastal city that, although nearly built-out, undergoes constant development through vacant land improvements, partial or complete teardowns, and tenant improvements. Beyond development, the City is taking part in parking lot reconstruction and landslide repairs due to its topography. The City has a third-party consultant that performs review of soils reports, but relies on a separate consultant to ensure the review comments are incorporated into the overall plan check. The City needs a resource to provide on-call engineering plan check services for the Public Works Department. This work includes reviewing plans for correctness and conformance to local ordinances, reviewing design calculations and technical specifications, and developing correction lists for applicable permit submittals. This work will extend to a variety of conditions, including, but not limited to: single-family residential, multifamily residential, commercial, industrial, public, and slope repair. Work may include grading, utilities, street improvements, water quality management, drainage, erosion and sediment control plans, retaining walls, and shoring.

WCC will be a valuable resource for your engineering plan check needs.

BACKGROUND
SECTION 3:

METHODOLOGY(IES)
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METHODOLOGY(IES)
WCC’s methodology for providing
complete, concise, and clear plan
checks involves a systematic,
step-by-step approach to review
and evaluate engineering plans submitted for
compliance with the respective ordinances, codes,
regulations, and standard engineering practice(s).

We strive to provide complete reviews in a timely
manner that promote development within the City.

This is accomplished through a multi-step program
as documented below. WCC is also providing a
secondary Professional Engineer (PE) to be available
in the event Austin Frisby is out of the office.

WCC aims to deliver prompt and thorough
reviews that foster growth within the City.

OUR PLAN CHECK APPROACH

1. Document submittal and Initial Review for
Completeness

2. Review for Local, State, and Federal Conformance

3. In-Depth Plan Check and Evaluation

4. Cross-Party Coordination

5. Development of Corrections Letter

6. Final Review and Approval

7. Return of Corrections
Goal: This process provides a rigorous framework for
providing reviews of engineering plans, starting from
the initial submission to final approval. Our goal is to ensure compliance with all relevant codes, regulations, and safety standards. Through effective communication
between WCC and the City, this process minimizes risks
and maximizes efficiency. The step-by-step process is
discussed more in detail below.

1. Document Submittal and Initial Review for Completeness: Confirm the submitted plans are complete, legible, and meet the City requirements for review of the respective permit(s). Ensure all the necessary forms and supplemental document(s) are included with the submittal package.

2. Review for Local, State, and Federal Conformance: Ensure the design complies with Local (City of San Clemente), State, and Federal regulations, including, but not limited to building codes, zoning ordinances, and environmental agency(ies).

3. In-Depth Plan Check and Evaluation: Complete a detailed review of the submitted plans to ensure there are no inconsistencies or technical errors within the plans, specifications, or supplemental supporting document(s).

4. Cross-Party Coordination: Confirm the submitted plans are consistent with other disciplines or subsequent permit(s) (ie grading and shoring plans). Identify any conflicts and ensure the design disciplines do not contradict one another.

5. Development of Corrections Letter: Develop redlines and a corresponding corrections letter to summarize any issues/deficiencies that require addressing prior to permit authorization. Work efforts will include a redlined (physical or electronic) plan set and accompanying letter on City/ WCC letterhead to be formally responded to with the Applicant’s subsequent resubmittal.

6. Final Review and Approval: Complete a final evaluation of all items to ensure compliance with Steps 1 through 5.

7. Return of Corrections: Return corrections or approval(s) and follow the Standard Operating Procedure associated with the City.
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Approach
SECTION 4:

WORK PLAN
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 10 WCC understands the importance of this contract and
has developed a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
based on our current experience with the City of Dana
Point. This SOP will be a living document and can be
modified to fit the needs of the City.

WORK PLAN
WCC currently provides engineering plan
check services and staff augmentation
for the City of Dana Point’s Public Works
Engineering Department. With this contract,
WCC has three individuals who work from
the City of Dana Point. As part of this contract, Austin Frisby or Skye Benson would coordinate with the City of San Clemente to receive hard copy submittals from City
Hall during their City of Dana Point staff augmentation days. Redlines would be returned to the city on or before the appropriate due dates. As discussed in the Standard Operating Procedure, WCC maintains a working log of plan checks and their current status to serve as a chain of custody during reviews. WCC intends to provide a majority of the plan checks remotely, but is available to provide in-house services or attend site visits/meetings at the City’s request.

This work plan’s intent is to enhance City
engineering capabilities to deliver as-needed
services for the City.

KEY DELIVERABLES
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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (FOR CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE) PROJECT: CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE – PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (PW-ENG) SCOPE OF WORK: PLAN CHECKS
DATE: TBD
I. SCOPE OF WORK
This Project provides plan check services for the City’s Public Works Group as part of the Public Works-Engineering Department. All work is reimbursable for the City so billing is very particular and requires the permit number, site address, and review type/number (see below).

Job Rate Hours Description
SAN CLEMENTE Public
Works As-Needed
Civil Engineer 3 BLD22-1238 3 Shoreline (Pool-2nd)
Most reviews will be available electronically, but the Applicant typically submits hard copies as well. As the plan checker, you will be required to review any plans, calculations, reports, etc. that are tied to the permit under review. Other Departments/Disciplines will be performing concurrent reviews so be aware of the review you are assigned (typically ‘Engineering’). Following the review of the plans and developing ‘redline’ comments, you will be required to develop a Memo to summarize the comments that are being returned to the Applicant (see example).

II. TYPES OF REVIEWS FOR THE CITY
PA – Discretionary Review. Examples include all projects that need a preliminary review prior to assignment of different permits. Goal is to determine the feasibility of the project and identify potential hurdles that may arise from a Project. Typically includes new SFR’s, Mixed Use Projects, and Large-Scale Walls:
• PA Reviews (PW-ENG Perspective). PA reviews from the PW-ENG perspective review the feasibility of a project and identify the required permits and submittals associated with the Project. Once the Project is deemed feasible, ‘Conditions of Approval’ are drafted for the project and set before Planning Commission for a Project. The Planning Department typically oversees this process and compiles all of the comments/conditions. These conditions are then tied to the Project through construction stages.
• Checklist. The City does not have a specific checklist to utilize for these reviews as permits have not been assigned at this point. This is a general over-arching review that assigns types of permits.

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BLD – Building Department Driven Permits. Examples include:

Retaining Walls ADU’s Pool/Spa
Shoring Tenant Improvements Remodels
Architectural Drawings
• BLD Reviews (PW-ENG Perspective). BLD reviews from the PW-ENG perspective primarily look at the components that are in contact with the soil (ie foundation plan, walls, excavation, over-excavation, temporary excavation) and ensure that the structural plans are in concert with the Arch and civil (if provided) plans. Other considerations on BLD permits include roof downspout locations, property line limits, and California Building Code cycle conformance.

Note that if any walls are called out on the plans where the wall height, from top of footing to top of wall, exceeds 36”, a separate permit will be required with structural calculations. • CBC and ASCE Conformance. Contingent upon the permit year, a different CBC cycle will apply to the Project. A BLD22-xxxx would need to conform to 2019 CBC where a BLD23-xxxx would be required to conform to the 2022 CBC. For seismic parameters, the Project should conform to ASCE 7-16 requirements. If no Soils Report is provided, the soil site class shall be “DDefault” with the corresponding parameters. • Soils Report. The City has a handout titled BO-13 that determines when a Soils Report is required and provides minimum values to use in the event a Soils Report is not needed or desired. Typically, Projects with a footprint of less than 800 SF can utilize the BO-13 for presumptive load values. In the absence of a Soils Report, for all calculations, the Project shall defer to the most conservative presumptive load values from Table 1610.1 (SC/CL soil class) and Table 1806.2 (Type V soil class) of the CBC.
• Checklist. The City typically uses the ‘PW-Arch Strct Review Checklist’ for BLD related reviews.

ENG – Public Works Engineering Driven Permits. Examples include:

Grading & Drainage Hydrology & Hydraulics Storm Drain Pump Station Utility Design WQMP Encroachment Permit
• ENG Reviews (PW-ENG Perspective). ENG reviews from the PW-ENG perspective primarily look at the feasibility of the site grading and layout of the site drainage to be to the street. • Soils Report. ENG reviews typically have a Soils Report to be reviewed. From the PW-ENG perspective, this review will look to verify components of the grading and drainage (ie flatwork, temporary excavations, over-excavation limits, retaining wall design, etc.) • Checklist. The City typically uses either the ‘447_020a_Grading Checklist_non-geo’ or ‘447_020_Grading Checklist_Technical Review’ checklists for ENG reviews.

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LND – Landscaping Driven Permits.
• LND Reviews (PW-ENG Perspective). LND reviews from the PW-ENG perspective primarily look at the landscaping plan to ensure that it matches the civil plans/base and is stamped by a Soils Engineer, if a report has been prepared.

III. REVIEW CONSIDERATIONS
Provided below are a few considerations depending on the type of review that is performed. • Title Sheets
o Vicinity Map / Scope of Work / Project Contact Directory / Sheet Index / CBC Conformance Cycle / Stamps and Signatures
• Caissons/Shoring (BLD)
o Scope of work provided on Title Sheet (# piles, pool square footage, depth) o Maximum allowable deflection is 0.5in
o 2’ minimum offset from subdrain (OD to OD)
 Check AMEC rough grading if within Headlands for subdrains o Piles labeled individually with corresponding table
o Any Geogrid Penetration should provide a note to utilize sharp cutting head o Elevation of Geogrid labeled and location of geogrid limits shown for Strand homes o Embedment into competent soils per Soils Report
• Landscape Plans (LND)
o Identify items under separate permit
o Add note to plans: “All drainage shall be in accordance with the 20XX California Building Code and City of SAN CLEMENTE Municipal Code.” OR per ENG permit, if available o If Geotech involved, provide contact info and have them stamp/sign plans o Provide civil plans “For Reference Only”
• Building Plans
o Current Building Code called out and soil parameters provided o Soils Report (If not, use BO13 handout)
o Footing embedment, reinforcement, and dimensions match Soils Report or BO-13 o Provide civil plans “For Reference Only”
o Identify Downspout locations match civil plans
• Pool Plans
o Site/Lot Drainage shown
 Add S14 Infiltration Box, if reasonable
o Calcs and plans utilize Equivalent Fluid Pressure of 100 if no Soils Report o Provide FS elevations for pool/spa coping (matches civil plans, if available) o “All Pool equipment shall drain to sanitary sewer or landscape area.” City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 14 San Clemente | Public Works As-Needed Plan Check Page | 4

o “All drainage shall be in accordance with the 20XX California Building Code and City of SAN CLEMENTE Municipal Code.”
 If applicable, all grading and drainage per Civil Plans (ENGxx-xxxx) o Geotech Stamp/Signature, if Soils Report provided
• Retaining Wall Plans (BLD)
o Title Sheet
o Wall Schedule (Type / Height / Length / Detail Reference) o Show extents of footings on plan view
o On Details, show Property Lines, where necessary (walls on the PL will require a Common Wall Agreement, CWA)
o Provide civil plans labeled “For Reference Only”
o Add Notes that all G&D shall be per ENG permit OR see note from LND considerations o Note that all drainage (subdrains) shall be handled as part of G&D permit (ENG) IV. REVIEW RESPONSES
Following the review of a permit submittal, there are (4) options to be returned to the Applicant:

1. Incomplete – The package is missing information that does not allow for a complete review.

2. Corrections – The package has redlines that require the Applicant to review and update the package. All resubmittals should have a response to comments from the previous review.

3. Approved Pending – The package has minor corrections (slip sheet a page or Soils Stamp) that can be handled by the Permit Tech over the counter assuming the plan check review has explicit conditions to approve.

4. Approved – The package has addressed all requirements and is approved by PW-ENG.

Prior to returning comments to the City, please coordinate with the Project Manager to determine if a meeting with the City is needed to discuss comments/concerns on the Project. To return comments, please send a Sharefile link to the PM and Applicant so the review can be ‘checked out’ and uploaded to the City’s server.

V. FILE MANAGEMENT
Due to the back and forth with the City and WCC server, it is critical that files be kept in a single location during the review process and retained on the server when adding to the City’s server. Each review should be organized by the permit number (ie BLD22-1013 35356 Del Rey). From there, a new folder is created for each review (1st, 2nd, etc.). All electronic files are archived under a “Rcvd” folder within that review. Please name files as shown below to create uniformity in the reviews and for file explorer searches:

Redlined (Electronic) Plans:
“BLD2X-XXXX_1st ENG PC-Site Address_WCC”
Return Memorandum:
“BLD2X-XXXX_1st ENG PC Ltr-Site Address”
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A master tracking log of all permits received and returned is on the OneDrive server. This file holds the permit number, review number, type of review, plan checker, received date, returned date, and current status. This helps identify which permits are outstanding or who the plan checker is.

SECTION 5:

PROJECT

ORGANIZATION

AND STAFFING
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 17 WCC has a team of resources, a highly
qualified staff, and availability to meet the
City’s needs.

West Coast Civil (WCC) is comprised of
tenured engineers who are dedicated
to growing a local engineering firm by
servicing local clients. The WCC team
has previous experience with these type of contracts
and provides the economic benefits of a local firm.

The WCC team will efficiently deliver the City’s
as-needed engineering plan checks. This section
presents our team’s organizational structure and
WCC assembled a diverse and talented qualifications of key staff. team with a broad depth of knowledge
and experience with as-needed contracts
for local municipalities.

SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE
PROJECT TEAM | STAFF EXPERIENCE
Team Benefits
• Experience Managing As-Needed Contracts
• Local Team with Extensive Local Experience
• Establish a Working Relationship
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 18 Project Manager/Lead Reviewer
West Coast Civil
Austin Frisby, PE, QSD
City of San Clemente
Michel Ortiz, EIT
Skye Benson, EIT
Carlos Gil-Marroquin, EIT
Additional Plan Checkers

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Principal in Charge/QA/QC
West Coast Civil
Anthony Gonzalez, PE, ENV-SP

KEY STAFF AVAILABILITY
Name and Role Percent Availability
Anthony Gonzalez, PE, ENV SP, Principal in Charge / QA/QC 10-25% Austin Frisby, PE, QSD, Project Manager/Lead Reviewer 50-75% Skye Benson, EIT, Plan Checker 25-50%
Michel Ortiz, EIT, Plan Checker 25-50%
Carlos Gil-Marroquin, EIT, Plan Checker 10-25%
Claire Pfeifer, PE, PE Support 10-25%
PE Support
West Coast Civil
Claire Pfeifer, PE
Primary Point of Contact
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AUSTIN FRISBY, PE, QSD

PROJECT MANAGER / LEAD REVIEWER
Austin is a project manager with nine years of municipal civil engineering experience. He provides project management and engineering services for local municipal as-needed contracts.

He started his career with the City of La Mesa and understands the needs of local cities. He will serve as the project manager for the City’s On-Call Contract and be your main point of contact.

EXPERIENCE THAT COUNTS

EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering, San Diego
State University, 2017

REGISTRATIONS
Registered Civil Engineer, State of
California, RCE 92311
Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD)

BACKGROUND

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (COASTAL)
Like many coastal communities, the City of San Clemente is flush with permit applications. Whether it is a new single-family home that requires discretional and building permits, or an addition to an existing residence, Austin has seen it all in his role at Dana Point. He is the ideal candidate to assist San Clemente with the engineering development reviews. Austin has served as the project manager for WCC’s as-needed plan check contract with the city of Solana Beach. He is well versed in managing contracts while overseeing other plan checkers where workload permits. Over the course of the contract, WCC has provided review of over 25 permits for the City of Solana Beach and assisted with several other needs including grant assistance, encroachment permits, and site design.

LOCAL
The City will utilize this contract to perform as-needed engineering, review services to supplement its existing Engineering Department Staff. Austin is performing this exact role for the City of Dana Point in a part-time capacity. To date, Austin has performed over 750 permit reviews for the City fo Dana Point’s Development Services Department. He understands what the City needs and will integrate our team with yours.

Austin is excited about the opportunity to expand WCC’s presence in South Orange County coastal areas. His goal is to grow WCC’s Oceanside office by servicing more clients in North San Diego County and South Orange County. The City of San Clemente is equidistant from WCC’s headquarters in Scripps Ranch and the Oceanside office.

You want Austin as your project manager for this contract. He is organized and thoughtful with his communications. He understands what the city needs for completeness and turnaround times, what the applicant needs to reach approval, and what the public wants with safe, legal developments.

PROACTIVE COMMUNICATION

ANTHONY GONZALEZ, PE, ENV SP

PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE / QA/QC

EDUCATION
BS, Mechanical Engineering, San
Diego State University

REGISTRATIONS
• Professional Engineer, CA C80417
• Envision Sustainability Professional
(ENV SP)
Anthony founded WCC in 2013 to grow a local San Diego-based engineering firm.

He believes in investing in local communities and providing client-focused service.

Anthony has over 20 years of civil engineering experience in municipal public works engineering. He will serve as the Principal-in-Charge and ensure that the right allocated resources are provided to the City.

BACKGROUND

EXPERIENCE
• City of Dana Point As-Needed Development Services Support • San Diego Gas and Electric Fire Risk Management Program As-Needed • City of La Mesa On-Call Engineering
• City of Solana Beach As-Needed Engineering Support
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MICHEL ORTIZ, EIT

DESIGN ENGINEER

SKYE BENSON, EIT

DESIGN ENGINEER
Skye will assist with development reviews on an as-needed basis. She currently performs plan check services for the City of Dana Point. • City of Dana Point As-Needed
• City of San Diego Development Review On-Call
ROLE
Michel will serve as a design engineer and will assist with development reviews.

He currently performs plan check services for the City of Solana Beach and City of Coronado. He is experienced with site design and development reviews. • City of San Diego Development Review On-Call
• City of Solana Beach On-Call
• City of Coronado On-Call

EXPERIENCE

CLAIRE PFEIFER, PE

PROJECT ENGINEER
Claire will serve as Austin’s professional engineer support in the event he is unavailable or on PTO. Claire is a licensed engineer in the state of California and has performed plan check services for the City of Dana Point and UC San Diego. • City of Dana Point On-Call
• UC San Diego As-Needed
ROLE

EXPERIENCE

CARLOS GIL-MARROQUIN, EIT

DESIGN ENGINEER
ROLE
Carlos will serve as a design engineer and will assist with development reviews and capital improvement plan designs as needed. He has been providing this service to the City of Coronado for the past year.
• City of San Diego Development Review On-Call
• City of Coronado On-Call

EXPERIENCE
ROLE

EXPERIENCE
SECTION 6:

EXPERIENCE
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 22 WCC On-Call Engineering Plan Check Prime Contracts
City of Dana Point On-Call Engineering
City of Solana Beach On-Call Engineering
City of La Mesa On-Call Engineering
City of Coronado On-Call Engineering
City of Oceanside On-Call Engineering
University of California San Diego On-Call Engineering
Additional As-Needed Experience
Cal-Water On-Call Master Engineering Services
City of San Diego Comprehensive Groundwater Services As-Needed City of San Diego Planning Department Environmental As-Needed City of San Diego Public Utilities Department Civil Engineering As-Needed City of San Diego Public Utilities Department Environmental As-Needed City of San Diego Public Works Department Civil Engineering As-Needed City of San Diego Public Works Department Utility Undergrounding As-Needed City of San Diego Transportation and Stormwater Department As-Needed City of San Diego Pure Water Program
County of San Diego On-Call Engineering
Hi-Desert Water District Capital Replacement Program
Joshua Basin Water District Capital Replacement Program Naval Facilities Command South West Wet Utility Multiple Award Construction Contract San Diego International Airport Airside and Landside Engineering As-Needed San Diego Gas & Electric As-Needed
Experience and Past Performance
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CITY OF DANA POINT ON-CALL ENGINEERING

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
WCC provides engineering plan check
services for the City of Dana Point both
in-house and remotely. To date, WCC has
reviewed over 1,000 permit submittals
associated with the Building, Planning, and
Engineering Departments. Types of permits
include discretionary plan reviews, building
plan reviews, landscaping plan reviews, and
grading and drainage plan reviews.

TYPES OF PLAN CHECKS (NUMBER COMPLETED)
• Precise grading and drainage (341)
• Hydrology and WQMP (21)
• Roadway design and utilities (95)
• MFR, mixed use, commercial (19)
• Building
- Single family residential (221)
- Walls (123)
- Shoring (23)
- Pool/spa (74)
- ADU (102)
- Tenant improvements (19)
• Landscaping (41)
• Encroachment (9)
“West Coast Civil has provided the City with the
necessary horsepower to erase the backlog of
plan checks and meet City turnaround times.

Additionally they have become an integral part of
our team enhancing our staff capabilities.”
– Matt Kunk, Deputy Director of Public Works
City of Dana Point

REFERENCE
Matt Kunk, PE, Deputy Director of Public Works
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (949) 248-3562
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CITY OF SOLANA BEACH ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING
WCC provides support to the City of Solana Beach to review project plans for permits routed through the Building Department, Planning Department, and Engineering and Public Works Department. WCC provides support on a Time and Materials (T&M) basis. Project reviews are coordinated through a point of contact at the City and depending on the City’s workflow, development review services are a hybrid of in-person and remote work using electronic communication and submittal reviews.

WCC provides project plan reviews at all levels, from discretionary and ministerial to encroachment permits. Discretionary and ministerial private development projects are reviewed for general conformance to the current City municipal code and WCC works with the City Departments to develop Conditions of Approval for the projects to be memorialized in a resolution. WCC provides plan check support for survey-related permits including subdivision maps, parcel maps, records of survey, certificates of compliance, easement drawings, dedication plats, and supporting documents.

WCC reviews drainage and hydrology reports for private development projects subject to the City’s grading ordinance and provides plan check comments before the issuance of grading permits. We review preliminary geotechnical reports and provide plan check comments based on the permitted scope of work. Our team reviews and issues encroachment permits for work within the City’s right of way and coordinate Encroachment Maintenance and Removal Agreements (EMRA) with the City.

CITY OF CORONADO ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING

REFERENCE
Dan Goldberg, PE, Principal Engineer,
Engineering & Public Works
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (858) 720-2474

TASK ORDERS
• Storm Water Development Plan Check
• Storm Water Construction Inspections - Storm
Water Program Development
• Storm Water Post Construction Inspections
• Capital Improvement Program Support
• Wastewater Odor Control Enhancements
• Trash BMP Evaluations
• Sanitary Sewer Management Plan Updates

REFERENCE
Kim Godby, Utility Supervisor
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (619) 522-7387
“WCC has worked on several City projects and is highly
responsive to our requests. They are very adept at
narrowing down the root problem and then provides
creative solutions that are economically viable. They are prepared and can speak to virtually all situations we have asked of them. Any unknowns are turned into a challenge with a returned solution. Quality, Responsive, and
Creative.” – Kim Godby, City of Coronado
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CITY OF OCEANSIDE ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING
"WCC has been an asset on our on-call water and
sewer design services contract. While the task
order projects are smaller in size, they gave each
project the care and attention needed to make it
successful. They listened to our engineering and
operational needs, have been responsive to our
schedules, and have delivered creative solutions.”
- Mabel Uyeda, Sr. Civil Engineer, City of Oceanside

TASK ORDERS
• Jefferson Easement Sewer Main
• Neptune and Ditmar Sewer Main
• San Luis Rey WWTP Aeration Basin Effluent Piping
Replacements
• Harbor No. 3 Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation
• Pilgrim Creek Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation
• Loma Alta Trunk Sewer Relocation
• North Valley Sewer Forcemain Emergency Repair
• Mission Basin Groundwater Purification Facility
Chemical Feed Replacement
• Mission Avenue Siphon Diversion Project
• Mesa – El Camino Real CIPP Lining Project
• Haymar Sewer Easement Emergency Grading Project
• Land Outfall Hydraulic Analysis
• La Salinas WWTP Decommissioning Planning Support
• Lucky Street Water and Sewer Replacement
• Pilgrim Creek Sewer Lift Station Construction
Assistance
• La Salina Wastewater Treatment Plant Structural
Repairs
• Buena Vista Lift Station Emergency Interconnect
• Mission Basin Sodium Hypochlorite Tank
Replacement
• Mission Avenue Water and Sewer Feasibility Study

REFERENCE
Mabel Uyeda, Principal Water Engineer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (760) 435-5819

UC SAN DIEGO ON-CALL ENGINEERING
“West Coast Civil has provided exceptional service
on a wide variety of projects for the University. They
have been responsive and a pleasure to work with.”
- Aaron Cooley, PE, UC San Diego

TASK ORDERS
• Campus Fire Water Improvements
• Blacks Beach Access Road
• Grove Water Quality Basin
• Sumner Auditorium Site Improvements
• Munk Lab Watermain Extension
• Scholars Drive Sidewalk Extension
• East Campus Trailer Relocation
• As-Needed Plan Reviews
• Deep Sea Drilling Trailer Replacement
• Adaptive Systems Lab ADA Improvements
• Cognitive Sciences Courtyard Improvements
• Mt. Soledad Drainage and Driveway Improvements

REFERENCE
Aaron Cooley, PE, Project Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (619) 550-7136
SECTION 7:

SAMPLE

PLAN REVIEW

CORRECTION LISTS

AND FORMS
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 27

CITY OF DANA POINT

ENGINEERING

SERVICES
Drainage Checklist Handout – ATTACHMENT 020b
_Building Permit Checklist - Public Works Revised 41/02/20 Page 1 of 4 ARCH-STRUCTURAL CHECKLIST REV. 06/02/20
If your Plan Review number starts with BLD
Please Submit / Resbumit to Building Dept. Only
Plan Check Number:

Location / Address:

City Plan Checker: Date:

DOCUMENTS
OK NOT

MET N/A
Architectural Plan
Structural Plan

GENERAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS
OK NOT

MET N/A
Scope of Work is included and clearly reflects permit applicaiton Correct Address on the Plans
Finished Floor (FF) or PAD Elevations shown on Floor plans & Elevations & Sections

PROPERTY LINE REQUIREMENTS
OK NOT

MET N/A
Property Lines are clearly shown and labeled
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 28 _Building Permit Checklist - Public Works Revised 6/2/20 Page 2 of 4 Any Improvements shown in the street Right-of-Way (over from PL) require note:

Separate Encroachment Permit from Public Works required for all work in the Public Right-of-Way.

All other Property Line Improvements (Fences and Walls) labeled Existing or New

SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
No Additional Engineering Concerns from Google Earth or City GIS.

Site Plan clearly reflects the Scope of Work and Permit Application

DRAINAGE PLAN REQUIREMENT
OK NOT

MET N/A
A Drainage Plan is provided clearly showing how the proposed improvements drain to an approved outlet. (Grading Manual Section 11.3 DISPOSAL, 1st paragraph) The Drainage Plan clearly shows the current or proposed drainage patter will not impact neighboring properties. (Grading Manual Section 11.3 DISPOSAL, 2nd paragraph) The Drainage Plan requires a Public Works Inspection prior to final approval All new drainage will be directed to landscape area – NO Infiltration System Required The proposed Improvements are at the roof or upper level only – NO Infiltration System Required The proposed Improvements will have an insignificant impact to the drainage system – NO Infiltration System Required
The proposed improvements may allow chemicals or potential contamination to enter the Storm Drain System – YES, Infiltration System Required
A New Drainage System is proposed – YES, Infiltration System Required

STRUCTURAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 29 _Building Permit Checklist - Public Works Revised 6/2/20 Page 3 of 4 OK NOT

MET N/A
Structural Plans are signed and stamped by CA Licensed Civil/Structural Engineer or Architect Structural Notes recommend minimum depth of footing 24in below grade Structural Notes recommend minimum concrete strength of 4500 psi Structural Notes recommend Severe Concrete Sulfate Exposure Structural Plan and Details clearly show Minimum Footing Depth of 24in below grade (Per City Standard B013)
Structural Plan and Details clearly show Minimum Footing Reinforcement of 4 - #5 bars, two on top, two on bottom (Per City Standard B013)
Structural Plan and Details clearly show Minimum Slab Thickness of 5in with #4 bars 18in o.c.

Minimum Reinforcement (Per City Standard B013)
Structural Plan and Details clearly show Minimum Slab over 2” of sand over a minimum 10 ml. poly-ethylene vapor barrier, over 2” of sand (Per City Standard B013) Structural Plan and Details clearly show all PAD Footings Depth of 24in below grade (Reinforcement of PAD footings per structural engineer)

STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS
OK NOT

MET N/A
Structural Calculations use minimum bearing capacity of 1500 psf (Per CBC Table 1806.2) Structural Calculations use minimum passive pressure of 100 psf/ft (Per CBC Table 1806.2) Structural Calculations use minimum Coefficient of friction 0.25 (Per CBC Table 1806.2) Structural Calculations use minimum current ASCE-17 Seismic Design Parameters Structural Calculations use minimum ML-CL Design Lateral Soil Loads Active-60 lbs/ft, At-Rest Pressure 100 lbs/ft (Per CBC Table 1610.1)

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COMMENTS
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 31

CITY OF DANA POINT
PUBLIC WORKS – ENGINEERING SERVICES
33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 212
Dana Point, Ca 92629
949.248.3554
(www.danapoint.org)
Grading Handout – ATTACHMENT 020
_Grading Checklist - Soils Report Revised 6/6/2023 Page 1 of 7

GEOTECHNICAL REPORT REVIEW CHECKLIST
Plan Check Number: _
Location / Address: ______________ _________________________ City Plan Checker: _______________________________________ Date: _________________

GEOTECHNICAL REPORT - GENERAL
OK NOT

MET N/A
Signed by RCE/GE
Signed by CEG (Required for Hillside Area)
Project Address
Location Index Map with reference north, scale, etc.

Site Description (topography, vegetation, existing structures/improvements, drainage) Description of Proposed Development (grading, structures/improvements, drainage, use, foundation type, estimated structural loads)

GEOTECHNICAL REPORT – FIELD INVESTIGATION
OK NOT

MET N/A
Site Specific Subsurface Investigation
Description of Investigative and Sampling Methods
Boring/Test Pit Logs (Soil/Bedrock descriptions with depth, type and depth indicated for sampling, real or assumed elevation indicated, groundwater conditions) Sampling performed to anticipated depth of foundations and/or deepest excavation Boring/Test Pits located on Geotechnical Map/Plot Plan

City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 32 _Grading Checklist - Soils Report Revised 6/6/23 Page 2 of 7 GEOTECHNICAL REPORT – LAB TESTING
OK NOT

MET N/A
Description of lab test performed with referenced test method (ASTM, EPA, etc) Soil Strength (Shear)
Expansion
Sulfate
Gradation
Classification of soil in accordance with ASTM D 2487 (when using California Building Code values for lateral load)
Moisture/Density
Consolidation
Atterberg Limits
Maximum Dry Density/Optimum Moisture Content

GEOTECHNICAL REPORT – EARTH MATERIALS
OK NOT

MET N/A
Description and designation of geologic units (surficial soils and bedrock, including depth, thickness) Geologic structure (bedding, fracturing, faulting of bedrock material) Description of regional geologic conditions (including reported regional trends of bedding and faulting)
GEOTECHNICAL REPORT – SEISMICITY
OK NOT

MET N/A
General description of regional and local faulting
Site Class
Mapped Spectral Acceleration Parameters (Ss, S1)
Site Coefficients (Fa, Fv)
Design Spectral Acceleration Parameters (SDS, SD1)
Seismic Design Category
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 33 _Grading Checklist - Soils Report Revised 6/6/23 Page 3 of 7 GEOTECHNICAL REPORT – GEOLOGIC HAZARDS
OK NOT

MET N/A
Landslide
Expansive Soils
Surficial Slope Instability
Slope Creep
Groundwater
Total and Differential Settlement
Sulfate
Liquefaction
Affect of liquefiable soils on utilities and lifeline services outside of structural mitigation Seismic Induced Landsliding
Tsunami Potential

GEOTECHNICAL REPORT – ILLUSTRATIONS
OK NOT

MET N/A
Geotechnical Map / Plot Plan
Existing topography / improvements
Proposed topography / improvements
Location of subsurface exploration (borings, test pits, etc.) Geologic Contacts
Geologic Structure
Location of fill key / buttress
Geologic Cross-Section
Existing topography / improvements
Proposed topography / improvements
Location of subsurface exploration (borings, test pits, etc.) City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 34 _Grading Checklist - Soils Report Revised 6/6/23 Page 4 of 7 OK NOT

MET N/A
Geologic Contacts
Geologic Structure
Slope setbacks
Temporary cuts / shoring
Fill Key / buttress
Slope benching
GEOTECHNICAL REPORT – CONCLUSIONS / RECOMMENDATIONS
Statement as to feasibility of project
Statement as to impact on adjacent properties
Statement of the condition of slopes with respect to stability Slope stability analysis provided to support conclusion/recommendations Statement regarding liquefaction potential
Liquefaction analysis provided to support conclusion/recommedations Grading Recommendations
Remedial grading
Compaction standards
Groundwater Mitigation
Temporary excavation (backcuts, slopes) with time limit recommendations Shoring
Benching
Keys / buttresses
Canyon/Key Subdrains
Foundation Recommendations
Expansive soil mitigation (CBC 1805)
Description of approved embedment material (i.e. compacted fill, terrace deposits, etc) Minimum depth of embedment (into approved material) for foundations City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 35 _Grading Checklist - Soils Report Revised 6/6/23 Page 5 of 7 OK NOT

MET N/A
Minimum width of footings
Minimum diameter of caissons
Bearing capacity (end bearing for caissons)
Coefficient of friction (caisson skin friction)
Lateral bearing
Down drag forces (liquefiable soils, typically Beach Rd ) Lateral Spread forces (liquefiable soils, typically Beach Rd) Foundation slope/trench setback
Minimum reinforcement requirements
Minimum slab thickness and reinforcement
Slab underlayment
Soluable Sulfate exposure mitigation (typically cement type) Conventional Retaining Wall Recommendations
Active pressures (level, sloping)
Retaining wall backdrain or recommendation of additional hydrostatic pressure Backfill
Surcharges
MSE Wall Recommendations (facing material, grid, backfill, stability analysis) Flatwork / Hardscape recommendations including driveways (subgrade preparation, minimum slab thickness, reinforcement and joint spacing)
Roadway Pavement recommendations (section design, subgrade preparation) Swimming Pool recommendations

GEOTECHNICAL REPORT – OBSERVATION/TESTING DURING CONSTRUCTION OK NOT

MET N/A
Footing Excavations
Subdrains
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 36 _Grading Checklist - Soils Report Revised 6/6/23 Page 6 of 7 OK NOT

MET N/A
Caisson / Drilled Pier excavations (CBC Table 1704.9)
Pool Excavations
Benching
Keyways
Temporary excavations
Geologic mapping of bedrock excavations
Retaining wall backfill
Utility trench backfill
Engineered fill
Hardscape subgrade (driveways, patios, walkways, etc.)
Import soils
GEOTECHNICAL REPORT – REFERENCES
Current / City adopted Building Code
Grading Code
Geotechnical reports / publications / geologic maps
Ariel photographs
Websites
Dana Point General Plan Coastal Erosion Technical Report (Coastal Bluff Areas) GEOTECHNICAL REPORT – COASTAL BLUFF
OK NOT

MET N/A
Top of bluff designation (presented on geologic map and cross-sections) Arial photograph of site showing top of bluff
Bluff retreat rate and total estimated retreat for a 50 year period Codified Bluff top setback (presented on geologic map and cross-sections) Slope stability analysis
References for bluff retreat rate
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 37 _Grading Checklist - Soils Report Revised 6/6/23 Page 7 of 7 OK NOT

MET N/A
Slope Stability Setback presented on geologic map (surface expression of 1.5 FS) Total Setback presented on geologic map (greater of A: Slope Stability Setback + 50 yr bluff retreat or B: 10-feet buffer + 50 yr bluff retreat)
Explanation and justification of 40-feet setback deviation Discussion of Hazards listed in the “Dana Point General Plan Coastal Erosion Technical Report” Discussion of mitigation measures presented in the “…Coastal Erosion Technical Report” Discussion of the bluff retreat as presented in the “…Coastal Erosion Technical Report”

HEADLANDS REPORT
• Recommendations do not compromise the existing MSE wall /reinforcement • Min. settlement of at least 1” / 1 ½” (per AMEC) is addressed • Expansion testing and recommendations (required)
Corrosivity sulfate testing and recommendation (required) • Evaluation and recmmendations for ‘active zone’ surcharges • Site specific foundation setback from walls/slopes
• Statement regarding existing subsurface drainage
Include sub-drains on maps and figures
• Recommendation requiring drainage and waterproofing of subsurface structures.

HEADLANDS PLAN
• Include Geo-grid layer elevation
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 38

CITY OF DANA POINT
PUBLIC WORKS – ENGINEERING SERVICES
33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 212
Dana Point, Ca 92629
949.248.3554
(www.danapoint.org)
Grading Handout – ATTACHMENT 020b
_Grading Checklist - Standard Revised 29/24/14 Page 1 of 6 GRADING PLAN CHECKLIST- non geotech REVISED 07/24/14
Plan Check Number:

Location / Address:

City Plan Checker: Date:

DOCUMENTS
OK NOT

MET N/A
Grading Plans
Soils Report (less than 1 year old or accompanied by an update letter) Current Title Report (Less than 6 months old)
Urban Threat Runoff Form
Common Wall Agreement
Letter of Permission to Grade Offsite from affected property owner Letter of Permission to encroach easement from affected easement holder Conditions of Approval (if planning permit was required for project) Letter of Permission to drain offsite from affected property owner Letter of Permission to encroach onto adjacent property for construction access (typically for walls) Water Quality Management Plan
Hydrology/Hydraulic Report
Proof of legal signing agent for owner
Copy of Recorded Easements
BMP Report
ENG -
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 39 Grading Handout – ATTACHMENT 020b
_Grading Checklist - Standard Revised 7/24/14 Page 2 of 6 Engineer’s Cost Estimate

DEPARTMENT AND AGENCY CLEARANCE
OK NOT

MET N/A
City Water Quality Division ( Water Quality Management Plan) City Traffic Division
City Planning Division
Orange County Fire Authority
Regional Water Quality Control Board
Department of Fish and Game
Army Corps of Engineers
Orange County Harbor, Beaches and Parks
Orange County Flood Control

GENERAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS
OK NOT

MET N/A
Plan Sheets are standard 24” x 36”
Font is minimum 1/10”
Each sheet is signed and stamped by Engineer / Architect of record Title Sheet included
Erosion Control Plan included as separate sheet
Topographic Survey included as separate sheet
Current City Standard Border is utilized
Plans are legible and meet current industry standards

City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 40 Grading Handout – ATTACHMENT 020b
_Grading Checklist - Standard Revised 7/24/14 Page 3 of 6

TITLE SHEET CONTENTS
OK NOT

MET N/A
Standard Grading Notes
Standard Erosion and Control Notes
Project Address
Legal Description is shown and matches title report
Owner statement
Civil Engineer Declaration of Responsibility
Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist Declaration of Responsibility Name, address and telephone number of Owner (Owner’s name matches title report) Name, address and telephone number of Civil Engineer / Architect Name, address and telephone number of Geotechnical Engineer Name, address and telephone number of Engineering Geologist Benchmark and bearing reference point is called out (based on Orange County Survey vertical datum and recorded map or survey, respectively)
Earthwork Quantities shown (Over-excavation, Cut, Fill, Import and Export Vicinity Map
Tentative Map Number (for new Tracts / Parcels)
APN
Total Impervious Surfaces Quantities, ft2 (Building and Hardscape)

GENERAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS
Existing and proposed elevations are shown (contours and/or spot elevations) Cut / Fill transitions and daylight contours are shown
Topography extends 25-feet beyond property lines
Grading Limits shown
Property lines shown
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 41 Grading Handout – ATTACHMENT 020b
_Grading Checklist - Standard Revised 7/24/14 Page 4 of 6 Scale is indicated
(GENERAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED)
OK NOT

MET N/A
North Arrow is shown
Grading legend is shown and is complete
Tract boundaries are shown (grading in conjunction with tentative maps / multiple lots) Building Numbers (for multiple buildings / lots)
Building footprint (Precise grading plan)
All easements shown
Location of all existing and proposed structures including buried tanks and wells Retaining walls and site walls shown and indicated as being under separate permit with plancheck/permit number listed
Top of wall elevations, top of footing elevations and adjacent grades indicated for retaining/site walls Cross-section detail for retaining walls including sub-drain design Street widths and street centerlines indicated on plans Proposed improvements in public right-of-way indicated as being under separate encroachment permit
Street cross section (1/2 section for individual lots)
Slab on-grade detail for buildings
Driveway section detail
Percent grade of driveway(s) indicated
Temporary slopes / cuts indicated on plans and cross-sections Scaled cross-sections provided
Over-excavation indicated on plans and cross-sections
Shoring indicated on plans and cross-sections
Locations of deepened foundations (caissons, deepened footings, basement footings, etc) indicated on plans and cross-sections
Leach field / seepage pits plotted on plans

City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 42 Grading Handout – ATTACHMENT 020b
_Grading Checklist - Standard Revised 7/24/14 Page 5 of 6

DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS
OK NOT

MET N/A
All drainage is indicated to be directed to a street, natural watercourse or other approved location Gradients utilized meet minimum acceptable threshold
Earth sheet flow for final grading…1%
Earth sheet flow for preliminary grading…2%
Asphaltic Concrete sheet flow…1%
PC Concrete sheet flow and swales…0.5%
Terrace Drains…6%
Drainage around building(s) meets California Building Code Requirements Minimum slope away from foundations for natural (landscaped) ground...5% for a distance of 10- feet and 2% for distance of 10-feet for impervious surfaces. Note: if physical obstruction or property lines do not allow for 10-feet of distance, than the appropriate gradient (minimum of 2% or 5%) shall be provided to an approved alternative method of diverting water away from the foundation.

Swales within 10-feet of the building foundation shall have a minimum gradient of 2% Typical drainage section(s) is provided. Section(s) shows grades and slopes adjacent to building foundations, weep screed clearances and surface types.

Downspout outlet detail provided
Drainage does not flow over slopes
Velocity reducers are utilized where drains discharge into natural ground Class and size of rip-rap and a detail is provided
Concentrated drainage on natural ground does not exceed 4% gradient Flowline elevations of all swales, conduit and other drainage devices are indicated Top of grate elevations are indicated for all drain inlets Complete details of ALL drainage structures are provided Concrete swale is provided to carry concentrated flows in asphalt sections Subdrains and subdrain outlets (with flowline elevations) are shown on plans Limits of roof gutters and location of down spouts are shown City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 43 Grading Handout – ATTACHMENT 020b
_Grading Checklist - Standard Revised 7/24/14 Page 6 of 6 Maximum gradient for sheet flow of 10% is not exceeded

DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)
OK NOT

MET N/A
Existing off-site terrace and drainage features that affect the project are shown Material for all storm drain and subdrain conduit is specified and in accordance with Subarticle 11.5 of the City Grading Manual
Hydrology Report submitted to address one or more of the following conditions:

A sump pump is proposed
A sump condition exist with no overland relief (pipes carry runoff) Drainage is diverted
Drainage is directed to a natural drainage course
Offsite drainage conveyance is not substantiated to accommodate design flows

HILLSIDE GRADING/SLOPE REQUIREMENTS
Slope Terraces provided as required by Subarticle 11.2 of the City Grading Manual Location of proposed slope keyway and buttress fill shown and grades are indicated Top and toe of cut / fill slopes are delineated and grades are indicated Cut / Fill slopes do not exceed a slope ratio of 2:1 (horizontal to vertical) Cross-section of keyway, buttress fill and benching are provided, includes details of subdrain / backdrain system
Slopes conform to City Municpal Code Section 7.08.110
Slope setbacks are indicated on cross-sections and are in accordance with the California Building Code Section (See Attached) and the Geotechnical recommendations

EROSION CONTROL
Adequate perimeter control is shown on plans
A stabilized construction entrance is shown on plans
Material storage area shown on plans
Adequate erosion control measures indicated for graded slopes

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Applicable Conditions of Approval have been satisfied
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 44

CITY OF DANA POINT
PUBLIC WORKS – ENGINEERING SERVICES
33282 Golden Lantern, Suite 212
Dana Point, Ca 92629
949.248.3554
(www.danapoint.org)
Grading Handout – ATTACHMENT 020b
_Grading Checklist - Supplemental Revised 15/15/20 Page 1 of 3 GRADING PLAN CHECKLIST- TECHNICAL REVIEW REV. 09/15/20
Plan Check Number:

Location / Address:

City Plan Checker: Date:

GRADING
OK NOT

MET N/A
Property lines shown
Scale is indicated
North Arrow is shown
Grading Limits shown

Total Impervious Surfaces Quantities, ft2 (Building and Hardscape) Accurate Earthwork Quantities shown (Over-excavation, Cut, Fill, Import and Export) Accurate Total Impervious Surfaces Quantities, ft2 (Building and Hardscape) Accurate

Site High Point Clearly shown and labeled
Site Low Point Clearly shown and labeled
Graded Low Point is an approved Drainage Outlet (Assume No Drainage System) Existing and proposed elevations (contours and spot elevations) do not conflict with Low Point Earth sheet flow for final grading…1% minimum
PC Concrete sheet flow and swales…0.5% minimum
ENG -
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 45 Grading Handout – ATTACHMENT 020b
_Grading Checklist - Supplemental Revised 9/15/20 Page 2 of 3 Asphaltic Concrete sheet flow…1% minimum
Concentrated drainage on natural ground does not exceed 4% gradient Maximum gradient for sheet flow of 10% is not exceeded

Percent grade of driveway(s) are less than 10% for 10ft and less than 15% after.

Scaled cross-sections for site are provided and clearly show proposed elevations.

Top of wall elevations, top of footing elevations and adjacent grades indicated for retaining/site walls Shoring indicated on plans and cross-sections as needed.

SUBDRAIN DRAINAGE
OK NOT

MET N/A
Sub-drains for all retaining walls and basement walls clearly shown The sub-drain outlets (with flowline elevations) are clearly shown on plans The sub-drain outlets shall be separate from the storm drain system

DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS
OK NOT

MET N/A
All drainage is indicated to be directed to a street, natural watercourse or other approved location All 4” or less Storm Drain Lines are 2% min
All 6” or more Storm Drain Lines are 1% min
No Storm Drain Pipe Sections are less than 1%

Drainage around building(s) meets California Building Code Requirements Minimum slope away from foundations:
5% for natural (landscaped) ground
2% for impervious surfaces
Swales within 10-feet of the building foundation shall have a minimum gradient of 2% Typical drainage section(s) is provided. Section(s) shows grades and slopes adjacent to building foundations, weep screed clearances and surface types.

City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 46 Grading Handout – ATTACHMENT 020b
_Grading Checklist - Supplemental Revised 9/15/20 Page 3 of 3 Drainage does not flow over slopes
Flowline elevations of all swales, conduit and other drainage devices are indicated Top of grate elevations are indicated for all drain inlets Complete details of ALL drainage structures are provided Existing off-site terrace and drainage features that affect the project are shown Material for all storm drain and subdrain conduit is in accordance with City Grading Manual PVC, SDR 35
PVC Sch 40
RCP
HDPE type S or D
Hydrology Report submitted to address one or more of the following conditions:

WORKING ITEMS FOR REVIEW
OK NOT

MET N/A
Highlight High Point and Low Point
Estimate Flowline of Storm Water with no Drainage System Highlight Storm Drain System to outlet
Highlight Sub-drainage system to outlet

SECTION 8:

PROJECT

SCHEDULE
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 48 The following is WCC’s anticipated schedule for
methodology and work plan implementation.

1. Document submittal and Initial Review for
Completeness
1 BUSINESS DAY (2 HOURS)

2. Review for Local, State, and Federal
Conformance
1 BUSINESS DAY (1 HOURS)

3. ln-Depth Plan Check and Evaluation
1 BUSINESS DAY (3 HOURS)

4. Cross,Party Coordination
1 BUSINESS DAY (1 HOUR)

5. Development of Corrections Letter
1 BUSINESS DAY (1 HOUR)

6. Final Review and Approval
1 BUSINESS DAY (1 HOUR)

7. Return of Corrections
1 BUSINESS DAY (1 HOUR)
WCC’s schedule for this contract will ensure
timely delivery of services based on the City’s
needs, while maintaining efficient resource
allocation to meet quality standards.

PROJECT SCHEDULE

ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE
Required Minimum Level of Service (from RFP)
1ST REVIEW = 12 WORKING DAYS
2ND AND SUBSEQUENT REVIEW(s) = 7 WORKING
DAYS
WCC’s Typical level of service (from City of Dana
Point, City of Coronado, and City of Solana Beach)
1ST REVIEW= 5-8 WORKING DAYS
2ND AND SUBSEQUENT REVIEW(s) = 3-5

WORKING DAYS
As we have for other coastal cities, WCC will meet/
exceed the turnaround times required by the City.

SECTION 9:

COST DATA
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 50 As requested, WCC has provided our proposed cost data as a separate attachment.

COST DATA
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 51

RATE SCHEDULE
WCC’s approach to providing services under the City’s engineering plan checks contract will be to conform to the City’s current fee schedule and not exceed 85% of the latest adopted city fee schedule. WCC will provide time and materials reviews for multi-family, commercial, and landslide project(s). Rates will be adjusted each calendar year based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index. If professional services are provided in support of litigation or mediation, rates will be charged at a 2.5 times multiplier.

Professional Services Hourly Rates (for Improvement Plan Checks) Standard Billing Rates
Principal Engineer $225
Project Manager $200
Project Engineer $160
Design Engineer $140
Professional Services Lump Sum Rates
Single Family Grading Plan Check (3 Plan Checks) City Fee 85% WCC Fee Precise Grading $2,054.00 $1,745.90 $1,600.00
Retaining Walls $1,417.00 $1,204.45 $1,000.00
Shoring $708.00 $601.80 $550.00
Each Additional (Beyond 3) $391.00 $332.35 $300.00
Water Quality Management Plan Check
Minor/per plan $583.00 $495.55 $450.00
Major/per plan $1,166.00 $991.10 $850.00

EXPENSES
Expenses will be charged to an agreed-upon budget. Mark-ups on expenses include:
• Outside Reprographics - 1.10 x Cost
• Plotting and In-house Reproduction - 1.10 x Cost
• Subsistence - 1.10 x Cost
• Sub-Consultants, Vendors or Subcontractors - 1.15 x Cost • Mileage - Current IRS Rate
SECTION 10:

STATEMENT OF

COMPLIANCE
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 53 This proposal is in strict compliance with the request for proposal and draft agreement, except for the items listed below:

Exception #1 (Section 7.4)

1. Indicate applicability of liquidated damages to this contract and, if required, indicate an amount to apply.

2. No value is provided in the agreement.

3. Unable to determine at this time. There is a potential cost impact based on the value the city determines for the contract.

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
SECTION 11:

OTHER

INFORMATION
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 55 WCC does not have any other information to include in our proposal.

OTHER INFORMATION
SECTION 12:

GENERAL PROVISIONS

STATEMENT
City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 57 WCC agrees that in carrying out its responsibilities under this agreement, and in particular regarding the employment of persons and subcontractors working on the project, it will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, or handicap. In the event any of the work performed by WCC hereunder is subcontracted to another person or firm, it will be done with the approval of the City.

GENERAL PROVISIONS STATEMENT
West Coast Civil
550 Seagaze Drive, Suite L101
Oceanside, CA 92054
Austin Frisby
E: [email protected]
P: 858-869-1332
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City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 50 As requested, WCC has provided our proposed cost data as a separate attachment.

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City of San Clemente On-Call (As-Needed) Engineering Plan Check Services 51

San Clemente City CouncilMay 20, 2025

San Clemente City Council
May 20, 2025