September 27, 2022
Civil Engineering
Services
PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE
CITY OF
SAN JUAN
BAUTISTA
CISJB.220385
525 Strawberry Road | Royal Oaks, CA 95076 | 805.787.0326 Office | mnsengineers.com Jeff Edwards, Vice President | [email protected] | 805.331.4848 > CIVIL ENGINEERING > CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT > LAND SURVEYING RE: Statement of Qualifications for Civil Engineering Services Dear Mr. Reynolds:
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) to provide Civil Engineering Support Services for the City of San Juan Bautista (City).
Since 1962, MNS Engineers, Inc., (MNS) has provided quality infrastructure consulting services to the transportation and government service markets throughout California.
We specialize in the core services of civil engineering, construction management, and land surveying. As City Engineer and City Surveyor to a number of agencies, we have a unique understanding comprised of both the engineering and the municipality perspectives. Our first-hand knowledge and experience with municipal engineering allows us to maintain long-term municipal clients. Having served Caltrans and local public agencies within the region for numerous years, MNS presents our team to provide the City with these key advantages:
Our Team's Core Benefits
Professional and Qualified Team
Leading the MNS team is Paul Greenway, PE, Principal Project Manager. Paul has over 31 years of civil engineering experience in public infrastructure projects and program management. As the former Assistant Director of Public Works and Road Commissioner for the County of Monterey Department of Public Works, Paul brings a depth of understanding of the requirements and importance of delivering a Capital Improvements Program. Paul will be responsible for working directly with the City's staff to ensure the MNS staff possesses the expertise specific to the task or project at hand, resulting in providing the City with the best results.
Similar Project Experience
Our firm understands agencies expect quality services that remain on schedule and budget, and MNS is committed to providing construction management and inspection services to the City. MNS has held over 150 municipal on-call contracts with over 70 agencies, each with multiple projects. As a testament to our quality of work, we have provided engineering, surveying, government services, construction management, and/or inspection services to the following Northern/Central California public agencies:
• Cities of Belmont, South San Francisco, Brisbane, San Carlos, Daly City, East Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Berkeley, Dublin, Fremont, Morgan Hill, Newark, Pittsburg, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Arroyo Grande, Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta, Greenfield, Grover Beach, Marina, Monterey, Paso Robles, Salinas, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Solvang, and Watsonville
City of San Juan Bautista
Attention: Don Reynolds, City Manager
248 Main Street
Soledad, CA 93960
September 27, 2022 MNS DETAILS
Legal Name
MNS Engineers, Inc.
Firm Ownership Type
C-Corporation
Year Firm Established
1962
California Department of
Industrial Relations (DIR)
No. 1000003564
Corporate Office
201 N. Calle Cesar Chavez,
Suite 300
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
805.692.6921 Office/Fax
www.mnsengineers.com
Project Office
525 Strawberry Road
Royal Oaks, CA 95076
805.787.0326 Office
Project Contact
Paul Greenway, PE
Principal Project Manager
831.400.8964 Office
[email protected]
Authorized Signature
Jeff Edwards
Vice President
805.331.4848 Mobile
805.697.1401 Office
jedwards@mnsengineers.
com
> CIVIL ENGINEERING > CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT > LAND SURVEYING • Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Humboldt, Monterey, Napa, Sonoma, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz • Special Districts such as Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, BATA, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District, Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, San Francisco County Transportation Authority, San Mateo County Transportation Authority, Alameda County Transportation Commission, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, and Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District • Caltrans Districts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 59 (Structures) Comprehensive Engineering Services
Diversified Experience. Our firm’s experience, coupled with our knowledge of municipalities, makes MNS an easy addition to provide professional on-call services.
We are able to draw from our highly qualified staff with expertise and resources in the areas of civil engineering, land surveying, and construction management—always finding precisely the right skillset and personality fit for the job. We have included subconsultants to support us with other services that may be required such as environmental, scheduling, and appraisals and acquisitions.
San Benito County Area Experience. MNS has extensive experience working with Caltrans and the various agencies within San Benito County.
Best of Both Worlds. MNS is a full-service firm delivering superior quality and offering a depth of resources—ranging from engineering planning and design to construction management. Our ability to tackle large-scale endeavors without driving up costs or sacrificing personalized service makes us stand out as a client favorite.
Authorized Representative. I am hereby authorized to negotiate and contractually bind MNS and will serve as the firm and project contact:
Jeff Edwards, Vice President
805.331.4848 (mobile) | 805.697.1401 (office) | [email protected] Thank you for the opportunity to submit this SOQ to provide Civil Engineering Services for the City of San Juan Bautista. We are excited about the opportunity and are committed to service the City for the duration of this contract, including option renewals. Please feel to contact me (805.331.4848 or [email protected]) or Paul Greenway (831.400.8964 or [email protected]) with any questions regarding this proposal. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
MNS Engineers, Inc.
Jeff Edwards
Vice President
Affirmations
Authorized to Practice in
California
MNS affirms we are a
California Corporation,
in good standing. We
also affirm our staff
are California Licensed
Engineers.
Independent
MNS affirms we
independent of the City
of San Juan Bautista and
no member of our team,
or family, is an employee
of the City.
CONTENTS
0 Contents
Section 1. Qualifications and Experience 1
Section 2. Partner, Supervisory, and Staff Qualifications and 4 Experience
Section 3. Similar Engagements with Other Government Entities 8 Section 4. Litigation and Claims 14
Section 5. Specific Project Approach 15
Section 6. Fee Schedules 22
Appendix A. Resumes A-1
SECTION 1. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 1
Firm Details
MNS Engineers, Inc. (MNS)
Local
Address
525 Strawberry Road
Royal Oaks, CA 95076
Other
Offices
Santa Barbara (HQ), Antioch,
Buellton, Oakland, Ontario, San
Francisco, San Luis Obispo, and
Thousand Oaks, and San Jose,
CA.
Employees 182
Firm Type C-Corporation
Established 1962
DIR No. 1000003564
Point of
Contact
Jeff Edwards, Vice President
Ph 805.692.6921
[email protected]
Paul Greenway, PE, Principal
Project Manager
Ph 831.242.0058
[email protected]
Firm Qualifications
About MNS
Established in 1962, MNS is a C-Corporation
that provides quality infrastructure
consulting services to the transportation,
water resources, and government
service markets throughout California.
Specializing in the core services of civil
engineering, construction management,
and land surveying, MNS' reputation
has been built on clear and direct
communication and quality services.
We completely understand the technical,
environmental, and regulatory aspects
that may be required for any project. We
are experienced and knowledgeable with
utility and multiagency coordination.
Firm Expertise
Municipal City Engineering
Our experienced licensed civil engineers and technical
support staff are available for your project needs. Our engineers utilize the latest computer-aided design
(CAD) equipment and technologies to prepare plans,
specifications, and estimates (PS&Es). Our engineering
and technical teams stay current with material and
construction method developments, and public agency
specification and code requirements. We offer in-depth
project experience and a high level of engineering
design skill. We cover design services for all project
phases:
• Preliminary engineering studies
• Preparation of contract documents—plans,
specifications, and estimates
• Plan check and peer review
• Coordination with project stakeholders and utilities
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
preparation
• Pre-bid and bid phase assistance
• Permitting with the counties, cities, Caltrans, and other regulatory agencies
• Environmental regulations and permitting
• Requirements for funding from federal, state, and local resources
• Construction administration
• Construction cost estimates
• Report preparation
Land Surveying
Our Land Surveying department is comprised of the
following components:
• Municipal Surveying services. Our Municipal Surveying Services division provides a substantial amount of
private development review, conducting map checking
and document review services for tract maps, parcel
maps, lot line adjustments, mergers, and certificates
of compliance. We also support many cities with their
real estate needs such as easement research, roadway
Section 1. Qualifications and Experience 1
SECTION 1. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 2
vacation services including resolution preparation,
determining fee or easement status of road rightsof-way, annexation mapping and descriptions, and preparation of various documents including grant deeds, easement deeds, and quitclaim deeds.
• Right-of-Way (R/W) Engineering services. Our
R/W Engineering division has significant expertise
in supporting the R/W acquisitions and dispositions
required for capital improvement projects. We
have very good working knowledge of policies and
procedures regarding R/W acquisition and typically
tailor our products to match their requirements, often
with modifications to suit local agencies. We also have experience in providing early project support preparing the R/W Datasheet and the associated cost estimates.
We provide monument preservation services. This is
typical for roadway construction projects.
• Design Surveying services. Our Design Surveying
division has extensive experience in R/W, boundary
and easement retracement, ground, aerial and
bathymetric topographic mapping, utility mapping,
as-builts, and 3-dimensional (3D) scanning survey
data collection. Typical projects include roads,
highways, bridges, parking lots, pipelines, and other
municipal projects including water, recycled water,
and wastewater processing and treatment plants.
• Construction Surveying services. Our Construction
Surveying division has significant experience in
providing construction surveying for roads, highways,
bridges, retaining walls, pipelines, water processing
facilities, and multiple story buildings. We provide
stability monitoring for projects requiring excavation
near adjacent structures.
Municipal Services
MNS offers assistance to cities, counties, and districts that require program management, review of private
development projects, special engineering expertise,
or to supplement full-time or part-time staff members
during periods of heavy workload.
Public Works Administration Functions
• Preparation of staff reports, attending/presenting at Council meetings
• Public works permit administration: plan review, fee
collection, and permit inspection
Development Review
• Entitlement reviews
• Environmental review
• Environmental impact report (EIR) and specific plan
review
• Preliminary review/Plan check review
• Development project condition preparation
• Permit issuance and inspection
• Traffic control plans
• Compliance with approved plans and specifications
• Bonding review and cost analysis
Stormwater Compliance
• Wastewater management plans
• Stormwater quality management plans
• Stormwater pollution control plans
• SWPPP
Construction Management and
Inspection
• Construction inspection
• Scheduling and CPM review
• Claims avoidance
• Construction phase surveying and staking
• Contract administration
• Constructability review
• SWPPP compliance
• Code compliance
• Multiparty and contractor coordination
• Utility relocation and coordination
• Regulatory agency coordination
• Environmental compliance and restricted work
windows
• Funding administration: local, state, and federal
City Surveyor
• R/W engineering
• Plan and map check
• Easement and R/W research
• Tentative and final map review and sign-off
SECTION 1. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 3
Professional and Qualified
Team
The key to a successful project is a highly qualified and well-managed team. We are confident we have the best,
reputable team to provide the City with quality services to effectively design, manage, and control this project. Our team was assembled to meet all the specific elements
and needs for the project. We work with the following key objectives in mind:
• Quality service and project deliverables
• Time and budget efficiency
• Adherence to quality assurance standards
• Constant communication
• Application of technical and practical expertise
Team Organization
CITY OF SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
OPERATIONS PROJECT/
PROGRAM MANAGER
Paul Greenway, PE
FIRM LEGEND MNS G7 Key Staff
SUPPORT RESOURCES
Development Oversight and Plan Checking
Jerry Sanguinetti
Doug Pike, PE
Thomas "Brad" Therrien, PE, PLS
Hoon Hahn, PE
Dale Lipp, PE
Private Development and
Public Improvements
Jerry Sanguinetti
Rob Russell, PE
CIP Management and Development
Jerry Sanguinetti
Doug Pike, PE
Preparation of Plans, Specifications
and Estimates for City Public Works
Jerry Sanguinetti
Kent Yankee, PE, QSD/QSP
Public Bid Process Oversight
Jerry Sanguinetti
Paul Greenway, PE
General Engineering Support to
City Operations and Policies
Jerry Sanguinetti
Paul Greenway, PE
MNS ENGINEERS
PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE
Jeff Edwards
CIP PROJECT/PROGRAM MANAGER
Doug Pike, PE
ASSISTANT PROJECT/
PROGRAM MANAGER
Gerald "Jerry" Sanguinetti
SECTION 2. PARTNER, SUPERVISORY, AND STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 4 Section 2. Partner, Supervisory, and Staff 2 Qualifications and Experience TABLE 2.A.
Team Members
Staff/Role Credentials Firm Yrs
Exp
Paul Greenway, PE
Operations Project/Program Manager
• Public Bid Process Oversight
• General Engineering Support to City
Operations and Policies
License/Certifications
• Professional Civil Engineer, CA No. 52314
• Real Estate Broker, CA No. 01384794
• QSD, CA No. 52314
Education
• BS, Civil Engineering, University of Michigan, MI
• BA, Economics, University of Michigan, MI
Affiliations
• American Public Works Association
• South Central Coast County Engineers
(former Director)
G7 31
Doug Pike, PE
CIP Project/Program Manager
• Development Oversight and Plan
Checking
• CIP Management and Development
License/Certifications
• Professional Civil Engineer, CA No. 43330
• California Emergency Management Agency
(OES) Safety Assessment Program
Education
• MS, Construction Engineering Management/
Business Administration, Oregon State
University, OR
• BS, Civil Engineering, University of California,
Berkeley, CA
Affiliations
• American Council of Engineering
Companies, San Luis Obispo Chapter
• American Public Works Association, Channel
Islands Chapter Vice President
• American Society of Civil Engineers
• UC Santa Barbara Economic Forecast
Project, Board President
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Jerry Sanguinetti, PE
Assistant Project/Program Manager
• Development Oversight and Plan
Checking
• Private Development and Public
Improvements
• CIP Management and Development
• Preparation of Plans, Specifications
and Estimates for City Public Works
• Public Bid Process Oversight
• General Engineering Support to City
Operations and Policies
License/Certifications
• Six Sigma Blackbelt Certification Lean, DMAIC
Education
• Public Policy Credential, Harvard Kennedy
School, Cambridge, MA
• MA, Public Administration, University of
California, Santa Barbara, CA
• MS, Organic Chemistry, University of
California, Santa Barbara, CA
• BS, Molecular Biology, University of California,
Santa Barbara, CA
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Team Resumes. Key staff resumes
are available in Appendix A.
SECTION 2. PARTNER, SUPERVISORY, AND STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 5 TABLE 2.A.
Team Members
Staff/Role Credentials Firm Yrs
Exp
Brad Therrien, PE, PLS
Development Oversight and Plan
Checking
License/Certifications
• Professional Civil Engineer, CA No. 37301
• Professional Land Surveyor, CA No. 5519
• Emergency Response, Assessment and
Recovery
• HAZWOPPER
• CA State Registered Disaster Responder
Education
• BS, Civil Engineering, Minor in Environmental
Engineering, University of Rhode Island
• RE Academy
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Hoon Hahn, PE
Development Oversight and Plan
Checking
License/Certifications
• Professional Civil Engineer, CA No. 60003
Education
• BS, Civil Engineering, University of California,
Los Angeles, CA
Affiliations
• Past Director, High Desert Chapter, American
Public Works Association
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Dale Lipp, PE
Development Oversight and Plan
Checking
License/Certifications
• Professional Civil Engineer, CA No. 36789
Education
• BS, Engineering Design, Brigham Young
University, UT
Affiliations
• American Society of Civil Engineers
• American Public Works Association
• National Society of Professional Engineers
MNS 52
Rob Russell, PE
Private Development and Public
Improvements
License/Certifications
• Professional Civil Engineer, CA No. 42871
Education
• BS, Civil Engineering, California State
University, Chico, CA
Affiliations
• American Society of Civil Engineers
• American Public Works Association
• 2012 APWA Person of the Year Award,
Monterey Bay Chapter
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SECTION 2. PARTNER, SUPERVISORY, AND STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 6 TABLE 2.A.
Team Members
Staff/Role Credentials Firm Yrs
Exp
Kent Yankee, PE, QSD/QSP
Preparation of Plans, Specifications and
Estimates for City Public Works
License/Certifications
• Professional Civil Engineer, CA No. 74570
• Qualified SWPPP Developer, CA No. 74570
• Nuclear Gauge Safety
• Residential/commercial AdvanTex design
for Septic Systems
• Confined Space Awareness
Education
• BS, Architectural Engineering, California
Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo,
CA
Affiliations
• 2010 APWA Young Professional of the Year
Award, Central Coast Chapter
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SECTION 2. PARTNER, SUPERVISORY, AND STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 7 ON-CALL ENGINEERING PLAN CHECKING SUPPORT TEAM Paul Greenway, PE Doug Pike, PE Jerry Sanguinetti Brad Therrien, PE Hoon Hahn, PE Dale Lipp, PE Rob Russell, PE Kent Yankee, PE
TYPICAL PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SERVICES
Agreement Management
Attending Meetings with City Staff and/or Developer's
Design Team
Entitlement Reviews and Preparation of Project Conditions Review of Public Improvement Plans
Review of Street/Roadway Plans
Review of Water, Sewer, and Recycled Water Plans
Review of Private Improvements Plans
Review of Grading and Drainage Plans
Review of Storm Drain Plans and Hydrology/Hydraulic
Reports
Review of Permanent Stormwater Compliance Plans and
Calculations
Review of SWPPP and Other Temporary Construction
Stormwater Compliance Plans
Review of Engineer's Construction Cost Estimate
Review of Retaining Wall Plans and Structural Design
Calculations
Tenant Improvement Reviews
Constructability Reviews
Development Projects Construction Inspection
TABLE 2.B.
Team Member Municipal Experience
SECTION 3. SIMILAR ENGAGEMENTS WITH OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES 8
TYPE OF SERVICES
On-Call ServicesBike/Pedestrian FacilitiesDrainage ImprovementsLand Development SupportFacilities ImprovementsWater/WW Infrastructure UpgradesStreet ImprovementsParks and Recreation ImprovementsConstruction Inspection/ Management AGENCY
City of Arroyo Grande
City of Buellton
City of Goleta
City of Greenfield
City of Monterey
City of Newark
City of Pittsburg
City of Salinas
City of San Jose
City of San Luis Obispo
City of San Mateo
City of Seaside
City of Watsonville
County of Monterey
County of San Benito
County of San Luis Obispo
County of Santa Cruz
Carmel Area Wastewater Dist.
Castroville Community Services Dist.
Nipomo Community Services Dist.
Pajaro/Sunny Mesa Community Services
Dist.
Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation
Dist.
On-Call Public
Agency Experience
Section 3. Similar Engagements with Other 3 Government Entities SECTION 3. SIMILAR ENGAGEMENTS WITH OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES 9 Reference Project Experience
On-Call Engineering Services
Client City of Buellton
Contact
Rose Hess, Director of Public Works/City
Engineer
805.688.5177 | [email protected]
Staff Jeff Greenway, PE
Allocated
Hours 40 Hours per week
Date 1992–current
Since 1992, MNS has provided development review and
survey services, along with developing and refining
the standards, forms, submittal, and review checklists
and processes used by private development engineers
and surveyors for designing private development
projects within the City. We coordinate with the Public Works and Planning Departments who rely upon us to
provide professional guidance with regard to any land
development activities. Sample services include:
Private Development Reviews. Our Development Review
team has plan checked residential and commercial
project civil plans, including private and public
improvements and managed the permit issuance
system. We have reviewed National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) compliance calculations,
SWPPP reports, hydrology/hydraulic calculations,
and other stormwater-related studies. We have also
performed construction inspection of private and public utility installation, roadway improvement construction, traffic control issues, and stormwater compliance items.
Municipal Surveying and Map Checking. Our Municipal
Survey team provides all aspects of private development review, including tentative and final map review, along with the development and refining of map statements,
dedication, and acceptance language. We have
established the standards, forms, and processes used by private development surveyors for development within
the City. Using our experience with the California Streets and Highway Code, we recently prepared a Council
Resolution for the vacation of portions of an unused road R/W along with the supporting documents including
legal descriptions, exhibits, and quitclaim deeds typically needed with these projects.
On-Call Engineering Services
Client City of Greenfield
Contact Paul Wood, CPA, City Manager
831.674.5591 | [email protected]
Staff Doug Pike, PE
Allocated
Hours 24 Hours per week
Date 2014–current
Since 2014, MNS has been providing city engineering,
development plans and map review services,
development inspection services, facilities support,
Special Assessment District Engineering services,
and Building Department services, including staff
augmentation. We have prepared development review
checklists and worked with the City to update their
standards, fees, forms, and review processes. Services
include:
Private Development Reviews. Our Development
Review team has been providing comprehensive
development review services to the City, including review of commercial and residential private development
projects construction plans, such as grading and
drainage plans, utility plans, street improvement,
water supply/distribution plans, sewer systems, storm
drains, stormwater detention/retention calculations,
Stormwater SWPPP, and erosion control plans. In addition to development reviews, MNS coordinates with other City departments to finalize the plan checking process and
permit management. As part of permit management,
we provide inspection services for private and public
SECTION 3. SIMILAR ENGAGEMENTS WITH OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES 10 improvements including utilities, paving, grading, water systems, sewers, traffic control, and construction BMPs.
Municipal Surveying and Map Checking. MNS provides
the City’s on-call survey review services, including
review of all tentative and final maps such as signing
and sealing the maps for technical accuracy, review
of lot line adjustments, voluntary mergers, and
certificates of compliance. We work directly with the
staff in the Planning and Development and Public
Works departments. We are often called upon to
provide templates for certain easement or R/W grants,
quitclaims, and roadway vacations. With our decades
of experience with California municipalities, we have
developed a library of forms used for these tasks saving the City time and money by accessing those documents
for their use. We prepare and maintain a unique and
easy to use spreadsheet for tracking the receipt of
project submittals and their subsequent review dates.
This is critical organization given the State-mandated
review time period. We typically target the reviews to be completed within 10 days of receipt in order to ensure
the reviews are completed well within the allowed time.
On-Call Engineering Services
Client City of Pittsburg
Contact Dick Abono, Director of Public Works
925.252.4930 | [email protected]
Staff Jeff Greenway, PE
Allocated
Hours 40 Hours per week
Date 2015–current
MNS was selected in 2015 to provide on-call professional civil engineering and surveying services for the City
and re-selected for an additional three years of on-call services. Services included transportation, survey, street, waterline, sewer, and storm. Sample relevant projects
include:
BART Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity Project.
Contract: $134,000.This project connects the existing
trails and surrounding neighborhoods with a planned
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) transit station and
multimodal transfer facility located at the State Route 4/Railroad Avenue freeway interchange. The project is
also in close proximity to several retail and commercial businesses—City Hall, City park, County Superior Court, and within one mile of seven different schools. This
project provides a safer and user-friendly corridor to
encourage more bicycle and pedestrian use with a
wide, paved Class 1 multiuse trail or Class IV buffered bikeway. Improvements include trail lighting, intersection improvements, and additional parking. MNS provided
grant writing services as well as plans, specifications, and estimates.
West Leland Road Safety Improvements. Contract:
$265,000. MNS supported the City with obtaining grant
funding and ultimately designing this $2.6M project
administered by the Highway Safety Improvement
Program. This project encompassed 11 intersections and
was designed for directional median openings, leftturn phasing, new raised medians, pedestrian safety improvements, and new striping.
On-Call Engineering Services
Client City of Goleta
Contact Charlie Ebeling, Director of Public Works
805.961.7569 | [email protected]
Staff Jeff Greenway, PE
Allocated
Hours 40 Hours per week
Date 2008–current
MNS has provided staff members to address the various
needs of the City from water, wastewater, surveying,
civil/traffic engineers, and construction management/
inspection personnel. MNS has provided services to the
City since 2008. Services include:
SECTION 3. SIMILAR ENGAGEMENTS WITH OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES 11 Private Development Reviews. Our development review
team is currently providing full service plan check,
drainage report review, SWPPP review, encroachment
permit, and land development review (impact
evaluation, report evaluation, conditions of approval,
etc.), traffic count data collection, pavement striping/ signing, and construction traffic control designs.
Municipal Surveying and Map Checking. Our municipal
survey team provides services such as reviewing
and signing of all parcel maps, tract maps, lot line
adjustments, certificates of compliance, and mergers.
Additionally, we have provided standardized procedures
and document formats and support them with
acquisitions, relinquishments, and roadway vacations.
Additional Project Experience
Development Review and Inspection Services
Client City of Salinas
Date 2016–current
The City selected MNS in 2016 to provide City Surveyor
services as they pertain to private development review.
We were specifically chosen, in part, for our depth of
experience in this field, and also because they value our approach to the review process. This process ensures
efficiency by conducting a large part of the review using qualified staff; we ensure quality by requiring the signer of the map for the City review to provide the map and
comments prior to delivering the review to the City.
As with all new City clients, we begin our process by
reviewing the City’s Subdivision Ordinance and several
final maps that were recently filed in order to understand the conventions and statements typically used. We also
discussed the specific process used from start to finish with subdivision maps. The City also values the fact we do not provide private development services, which
avoids the potential for conflict of interest.
Surveying. MNS completed map review services for the
phased Monte Bella subdivision, a 200-acre subdivision
to ultimately be comprised of 853 units.
Stormwater Inspection Services. MNS previously
provided NPDES Permit Compliance Support, stormwater
compliance inspections, review of submitted documents
to SMARTS, and on-site review of the SWPPP documents
for private development projects on an as-needed basis.
Development Review and Inspection Services
Client City of Arroyo Grande
Date 2014–current
MNS provides on-call services for map checking, private development reviews, and construction inspection
services:
Private Development Reviews. Our Development
Review team is currently providing development reviews
for the City. Our reviews include grading, stormwater
compliance, hydrology report, sewer and water design,
structural design and calculations, flood control issues, certificate of no rise in flood elevation, and other private and public improvements.
Municipal Surveying and Map Checking. Our Municipal
Survey team has reviewed parcel maps and tract
maps as well as mergers and lot line adjustments
for the City over the past three years. We also have
reviewed legal descriptions for easements related
to the development process; along the way we have
been reviewing, improving, and standardizing the
map statements and the documents used for lot line
adjustments, mergers, and other processes. Because
we also provide plan review for the same projects, the
survey reviewers coordinate with the design reviewers to ensure certain plan components are consistent with final map components, particularly with regard to easement
dedications and locations.
On-Call Engineering Services
Client City of Gonzales
Date 2020–current
MNS was selected in 2020 to provide land development
and stormwater services. We are currently providing
assistance to the City of Gonzales (City) to address
Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) issues for
implementation and reporting to the Regional Water
Quality Control Board (RWQCB). As part of the City’s
SECTION 3. SIMILAR ENGAGEMENTS WITH OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES 12 requirements under its General Permit with the RWQCB,
MNS is assisting with components of its stormwater
guidance document. Services include:
• Program Management
– Review Enforcement Response Plan including
enforcement actions and incidents log/database
and provide update recommendations.
• Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
– Review Spill Response Plan and provide update
recommendations.
• Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
– Review construction site inventory and provide
update recommendations.
• Post Construction Stormwater Management
– Review construction site inventory, structural control measures, PCR regulated projects, construction site
inspection and enforcement inventory, and provide
update recommendations.
• Annual Reporting Program
– Prepare and submit Phase II Small MS4 Annual
Report and Central Coast Post-Construction
Stormwater Management Requirements Annual
Report (2019-2020 and 2020-2021) and address City
comments prior to submitting the Annual Report
through SMARTS. Prepare a consolidated SWMP
Annual Report for upload onto the City’s web page
and for use during public meetings (annually).
On-Call Land Development Engineering Services
Client County of Contra Costa
Date 2017–current
MNS is providing professional engineering services in
compliance with the latest editions of design standards and engineering practices, including and without
limitation, Ordinance Code Provisions, Project Conditions of Approval, Caltrans Highway Design Manual, Floodplain Management Ordinance, Stormwater Management
and Discharge Control Ordinance, Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer System, NPDES permit, and Public Works
Department Landscape Design, Construction, and
Maintenance Standards and Guidelines.
On-Call Engineering Services
Client City of Newark
Date 2016–current
MNS was selected in 2016 to provide on-call professional engineering services. Services include:
Private Development Reviews. MNS is reviewing private
development construction plans and associated studies
such as street/roadway improvements, grading and
drainage plans, storm drains, hydrology/hydraulic
reports, stormwater compliance, C.3/C.6 plan review,
temporary and permanent best management practices
(BMPs), SWPPP, erosion control plans, and other NPDES
permit compliance.
On-Call Engineering Services
Client City of Carpinteria
Date 1980-present
MNS has been providing numerous staff members
to address the various needs of the City from water,
wastewater, surveying, civil/traffic engineers, and
construction management/inspection personnel. MNS
has provided services to the City since 1980. Sample
services include:
• Full service plan check, drainage report review,
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) review,
encroachment permit, and land development review
(impact evaluation, report evaluation, conditions of
approval, etc.)
SECTION 3. SIMILAR ENGAGEMENTS WITH OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES 13 • Field inspection of permitted public works and private land development projects.
• Traffic count data collection, pavement striping/
signing, and construction traffic control designs.
As City Surveyor for over three decades, MNS provides
services such as reviewing and signing of all parcel
maps, tract maps, lot line adjustments, certificates
of compliance, and mergers. Additionally, we have
provided various standardized procedures and
document formats and support them with acquisitions,
relinquishments, and roadway vacations.
On-Call Development Review Services
Client City of Ventura, Ventura Water Department
Date 2016-present
MNS has been providing engineering and administrative
services to the Ventura Water Department for review
of private development projects. We manage and
provide staff support for interdepartmental meetings,
entitlement reviews, project conditioning, and plan
review services for potable and recycled water and
wastewater system improvements of land development
projects.
On-Call Project Management Services
Client Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation
Commission
Date
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation
Commission (RTC), in cooperation with Caltrans and
the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is analyzing alternative investments to relieve congestion on State
Route 1 (Highway 1) in Santa Cruz County. The Highway 1 program is comprised of Tier I and Tier II stages.
Tier I is a long-term, program-level analysis for the future of the Highway 1 corridor between the Cities of Santa
Cruz and Aptos. The Tier I concept for the corridor will be built over time through a series of smaller incremental projects (referred to as Tier II projects). Tier II is a projectlevel analysis of a smaller incremental project within the Tier I corridor which would move forward based on
available funding. Each of the Tier II projects would have independent utilities and benefits to the public and
Highway 1 operations. MNS’ Project Manager, Martha
Dadala, PE, is currently assisting the RTC with three
Highway 1, Tier II projects, including:
• Highway 1 Northbound and Southbound Auxiliary
Lanes, between 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive. This
project includes improvements to Highway 1, a
pedestrian/bicycle overcrossing at Chanticleer
Avenue, and bus-on-shoulder facilities.
• Highway 1 Auxiliary Lanes and Bus-On Shoulder,
from Bay Avenue/Porter Street to State Park Drive.
This project includes the demolition of the Capitola
Overcrossing and the preparation of project
approval and environmental documents (PA&ED) for
improvements to Highway 1.
• Highway 1 Auxiliary Lanes and Bus-On Shoulder,
between State Park Drive and Freedom Boulevard
Interchanges. The Highway 1 Project included
improvements in the unincorporated area of Santa
Cruz County and proposes the construction of a
segment of rail trail. The project proposes to replace
the two existing railroad bridges over Highway 1 and
widen the bridge over Aptos Creek and Spreckels Drive.
2020-present
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4 Section 4. Litigation and Claims
During the past five years, MNS has no past or pending lawsuits, litigation, arbitration, or claims to disclose.
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Project Management
Approach
In the 60 years that MNS has been
providing On-Call Engineering services,
we have developed methodical, effective
procedures for delivering our services in a
cost-effective and professional manner.
The keys to organizational success are
well-thought-out processes and welldocumented, quality communications. 1 Design Initiation
Initial Contact Regarding Projects. The
Principal Project Manager, Paul Greenway,
PE, will be the initial point-of-contact for all
engineering services initiated by the City.
Paul is available to discuss and evaluate
project scope and will determine which of
the MNS Project Engineers will be assigned to
the services based upon the scope of work
and availability to meet the City's desired
schedule for project deliverables.
Preliminary Scoping Meeting. Paul will
attend the preliminary scoping meeting
with the City which will take place either
at the City offices or at the project site to
determine the full desires of the City staff
person and project scope. The schedule of
work will be determined at the preliminary
scoping meeting as well as number of
design reviews, nuances of the work, areas
of concern and emphasis, and anticipated
challenges. MNS will schedule and devote
an optimal, cost-effective project team to
oversee and complete the design effort on
behalf of the City.
Prepare Detailed Work Scope. Paul Greenway will prepare detailed scope of services for the project based upon
the following:
• Our understanding of the project
• Information supplied by the City at the preliminary
scoping meeting
• Our own evaluation of the project site and services
required
Necessary subconsultants will also be retained at this
time for any portion of the work for which MNS does
not maintain adequate depth of technical expertise.
Detailed scope of services by task and subtask, project deliverables, and preliminary project schedule will be
prepared by MNS. The project schedule will identify
necessary reviews by the City, building plan check, and outside reviewers. Estimated staff utilization and fee will be prepared on a task-by-task basis. Scope and fee will be formatted for presentation to the City as a letter or submitted in City format as a task order request.
Assistance with Funding Management and
Administration. MNS has extensive experience in
administering and managing state, federal, and local
funding for capital improvement projects. We can assist in tracking, documenting, and reporting the expenditure of these funds and creating the appropriate audit trail.
Quality Control and Assurance. Quality assurance and
project review is pertinent to a successful project. Project approach, technical content and accuracy, project
layout and appearance, conciseness, completeness,
value engineering, and constructability will be carefully considered. The MNS Principal Project Manager will
be in close contact with appropriate City staff during
the review process and will facilitate incorporation of City comments throughout the entire design process.
An internal Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/
QC) team of specialized engineers and construction
managers is available to review and comment on the
project prior to key submittals throughout development
of the project design.
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2 Preliminary Design
Project Research. Project research consists of detailed site/facility investigation, utility notification, preparing initial utility letters requesting atlas sheets, locating record drawings, and other research regarding project
standards and requirements. Detailed site investigation depends greatly upon the type of project and facility
involved. Project investigation for a traffic signal
modification will be much different from pavement
rehabilitation. Initial utility notification will be based upon utility operators known to the City and identified by preplanning requests made to the Underground Service Alert. Notification letters that explain the project and project limits will be sent. MNS will maintain a utility matrix that identifies the status of the correspondence, replies, and known conflicts. Record drawings for existing facilities will be obtained by researching the City archives, making public records requests with Caltrans for state highway plans, and other sources as appropriate to the specific project. Depending upon the project, research may be
completed prior to initiating design or may continue
through the preliminary design.
Preliminary Project Reports. Preliminary project reports are prepared by the project team to evaluate existing
conditions and make recommendations for the project.
Examples of preliminary project reports include:
• Hydrology and hydraulic studies
• Geotechnical investigations
• Structure type selection
• Traffic impact studies
• Parking supply demand studies
• Preliminary pavement evaluations and
recommendations
• Fact sheet for design exceptions, traffic signal
warrants, traffic modeling, traffic studies, and project study reports
• Other traffic engineering studies (speed surveys, crash analysis, etc.)
Preliminary and final environmental studies, including
boundary of area of potential environmental effect, may also be performed in conjunction with this task. For all projects, construction and post-construction stormwater requirements will be evaluated and a preliminary
compliance strategy will be developed in conjunction with one of our in-house Qualified SWPPP Developers (QSDs).
Draft preliminary project reports will be transmitted to the City Project Manager for review and comment.
Engineering Services Design. We will provide a wide
variety of services related to engineering services. This includes, but not limited to:
• Preparation of 35% plans or geometric approval
drawings to define the project and provide a basis for
technical and environmental review.
• Planning, design, construction assistance, and
technical review of efforts directed to roadway design, traffic signals, roadside safety features, signage and
striping programs, pavement maintenance programs,
and related features and activities.
• Design and preparation of construction documents
for traffic signal designs, signal and sign warrants,
pavement markings and sign placement, construction
area traffic control plan preparation, crash data
analysis and evaluation, sight distance analysis, etc.
• Coordinated review which involves working with civil
engineering companies and City staff on roadway
design as related to traffic engineering design
principles.
Permitting and Coordination. We will assist City staff
with processing projects with Caltrans and other regional/ state agencies that require permitting of transportationrelated improvement projects. We have a good working relationship with the various divisions within Caltrans, such as permits, traffic operations, electrical operations, and design.
Public Review. The level of project review depends
upon the type of project. Projects such as pavement
sealcoating and underground utility replacement may
have very limited public review and may only include
public notification of the proposed project. Projects
such as bikeways, creek bank modifications, and new
structures will require design review, neighborhood
meetings, and in some cases, approval by the planning
commission. The MNS Principal Project Manager will
determine the appropriate public review for each project during the initial scoping with the City.
Prepare 65% Draft Plans, Specifications, and Estimate.
The MNS Principal Project Manager will communicate
with the City during the preparation of the plans,
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specifications, and estimates, while the MNS Principal
Project Manager will assist with the quality assurance.
As required, CAD base backgrounds will be developed
for the preparation of project plans and documents. The CAD base backgrounds will be used throughout project
development. Field review will be conducted to check
the CAD base backgrounds and determine specific site
features that must be integrated into the project design.
Detailed preliminary (65% complete) design plans
and work tabulations will be prepared as necessary
for the specific type of work. Plans may likely include sections and details for all project elements. All design calculations and evaluations will be completed at this
time. Construction and post-construction stormwater
designs and details will be developed as recommended
by the QSD to be appropriate to the project. To assist in project review, technical specifications outline or draft technical specifications will be prepared as part of the 65% project submittal. A list of project bid items and unit costs will be prepared for the project estimate. Unit costs will be based upon recent bid prices for similar agency work.
Notice to Utilities. With preliminary plans complete,
affected utilities will be notified again of the project and asked to review the plans for the appropriate location
of underground facilities and evaluation of conflicts.
Utilities will be requested to confirm that no conflicts exist with the proposed work. All utility correspondence and
responses will be tracked in the utility matrix.
Project Review Meeting. During the City's review of the 65% submittal, the MNS Principal Project Manager will
schedule a review meeting or teleconference with the
appropriate City staff person to discuss the project
and communicate comments regarding the design
submittal.
3 Final Design
Complete 95% Draft PS&E. Comments provided
by the City Project Manager will be evaluated and
incorporated into the project design as appropriate.
Coordination will be performed with the City to clarify intent, resolve conflicts, and reach closure on comments as appropriate. Written responses will be prepared
for each comment. Final project plans and technical
documents will be prepared by incorporating comments
and completing remaining detailing and additional plan
sheets required to adequately communicate design
intent. For projects requiring submittal of a SWPPP to the State Board, this document will be prepared during this task. Technical specifications and formal bid packages
will be prepared based upon the City templates and City standards. Estimates prepared for the 65% submittal will be revised to reflect changes during the 95% design and new costing information available. Quality assurance
review of the 95% deliverable will be coordinated by
the MNS Principal Project Manager prior to submittal of review sets to the City Project Manager.
Project Review Meeting. During the City’s review of
the 95% submittal, the MNS Principal Project Manager
will schedule a review meeting or teleconference
with the appropriate City staff to discuss the project, and communicate comments regarding the design
submittal and strategy to move the project forward to
bidding and construction.
Final PS&E Revisions. Final comments from the City will be reviewed and incorporated into the 95% draft PS&E
package. Following any necessary external review, final wet sealed/signed documents in reproducible hard copy
and PDF format are prepared and delivered to the City
Project Manager for bidding. Final CAD files are archived and transmitted to the City.
Utility Relocation Notices. Utilities that require relocation will be identified. Notification letters will be prepared to inform utility operators and provide a timeline for each required relocation.
4 Bid and Construction Support
Bid Support. The MNS Principal Project Manager will
assist in soliciting bids for the advertised design project.
This will include attending City meetings as necessary
and coordinating with other City staff to publish requests for bids in local newspapers, as well as contacting plan rooms and specific contractors to inform them of the
upcoming project. MNS will facilitate the submission
of plans and specifications in electronic format as
necessary. MNS can take the lead on pre-bid meetings
and assist in fielding inquiries and coordinating
responses from the consultants. During bidding, MNS
will prepare responses to bidder questions that are
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to the bidder’s list. Questions that can be resolved
through references within the contract documents will
be addressed via e-mail. Those questions that require
a more detailed response will result in preparation of
a draft bid addenda. MNS will assist, as desired, with
addenda to the bid documents. The Principal Project
Manager will be available to attend the bid opening and assist in summarizing the results and determining the
apparent low bidder. MNS will assist in the selection of the Contractor, including calling listed references and ensuring all contract proposal conditions have been
met in accordance with the State Contracting Code.
This information will then be submitted to the City and a draft agenda report will be prepared for the Council's approval of the contract.
Design Support During Construction. The MNS
Principal Project Manager will continue to work with
the City and Resident Engineer to prepare the Notice
of Award and send the contractor a notification to
prepare proper documentation such as insurance, and
coordinate scheduling of the now awarded project.
During construction, our engineering team will be
available to attend project meetings, conduct onsite reviews, review contractor submittals, respond to contractor RFIs, and participate in project closeout and punch list preparation. Written responses will be
prepared for all submittals and RFIs as forwarded by
the Resident Engineer. The specific level of support will vary depending upon the complexity of the project and
experience of the City's Resident Engineer.
Public Notices and Construction Coordination. The
MNS Principal Project Manager will ensure that contract provisions regarding public coordination are met, and
coordinate with media as necessary. We will ensure
implementation and correctness of any and all proper
notices to the public for upcoming work in the area of
the project.
Record Drawings. MNS will update the electronic CAD
files and prepare plotted mylar, PDF electronic, and
AutoCAD electronic copies of the project plans from the bid set AutoCAD files—to reflect changes shown on a
single official project redlined plan set maintained jointly by the Resident Engineer and the contractor staff during the project construction. It is important this redlined plan submittal clearly represents the changes to be shown
on the project record drawings. When the redlined set
is ready for record drawing preparation, we will meet to review the drawing changes and this scope of services
with the Resident Engineer. When redlines have been
implemented, we will return draft paper plots to the
Resident Engineer for review and approval. With the
City’s approval, we will prepare final mylar and electronic drawings for engineer approval and archiving.
Schedule Management
Approach
The MNS team will accurately manage and track the
restrictive elements of time and resources throughout
the project. The development of an accurate, detailed,
and realistic baseline schedule is critical for a successful implementation of a clear and concise path to achieve
project milestones. We will utilize Microsoft Project as the scheduling tool to illustrate and measure our plan
to achieve schedule milestones. Several key elements
are critical to the development and management of
engineering schedules. We will use the following key
elements in our schedule development to protect the
success of the plan.
Identify Key Project Stakeholders
We will identify the key project stakeholders
and how their participation in the project
impacts planning such as the City of
Salinas and Monterey City and other
authorities with jurisdiction, local community involvement, environmental considerations, etc.
Risk Assessment
We will create a detailed and formal risk
assessment of those potential issues
that could significantly impact the
planned schedule. This is a critical part
of our planning process and may involve formal risk
assessment techniques.
Team Member Agreement
We will gain agreement with all entities
involved in the design process to both the
logic and durations of activities contained
in the schedule. Our experience indicates
this “buy-in” from those involved is critical to the success of the schedule plan. While simple in concept, this is one of the most difficult elements to achieve in the planning process.
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Face to Face Communication
Our Principal Project Manager is located
in the region, facilitating face-to-face
communication. Having a local presence
near the City offices offers reduced cost
of travel and provides for enhanced communication.
Once developed and published, MNS will manage the
schedule as a living document that must be accurately
updated and proactively used as a management tool.
Measurement of the progress on a monthly basis will
provide good control of items that are lagging behind
projected finish dates. This will then impact successor logic in such a manner that the schedule becomes
totally inadequate. By maintaining updates, problems
are quickly identified and corrective measures are put
into place immediately so a potential delay is mitigated as soon as practical.
MNS will issue direction for the design team to
implement any needed corrective measures including
adding additional team members, working extra days
or hours, etc. MNS will reach out to senior management
to correct the situation or find other firms to assume
portions of that work. MNS considers no design firm or
individual will be given the opportunity to negatively
impact the project plan.
The MNS team has extensive experience in dealing with
changes from owner-initiated changes, unforeseen
conditions, environmental impacts, and other
unanticipated issues. MNS will submit a time impact
analysis for any issue with the potential to delay the
overall progress of work. MNS will seek ways to mitigate any potential delay as a first course of action. We
maintain an ongoing partnering approach between all
stakeholders. This enables creative solutions to potential delay issues as they arise. A team approach to delay
mitigation can involve such things as expedited submittal review, re-sequencing of work, and other measures
requiring participation from each member of the
team. MNS strives to foster an ongoing positive working relationship between team members to facilitate creative time management solutions.
Schedule Format
We will incorporate the current adopted standard
the City of Monterey utilizes for scheduling projects to ensure the project fits seamlessly within reports that
City staff present in summary to department meetings.
This format will include major categories such as
Project Initiation, Environmental, Design Engineering,
Utilities, Right-of-Way, Permits, Advertise and Award,
Construction and Environmental Mitigation, along with
the many subtasks of these categories depending on
the specifics of the project.
Cost Management Approach
PLAN
Establish budget for
each work package
EXECUTE
Empower teams to
perform their tasks
MONITOR
Develop trend
report to analyze
progress
Our cost management approach provides assurance
the design budget will be managed and controlled
appropriately. Three major components of cost
management involve managing:
• Design budget costs to the scope and limits
established at the start of the project
• Estimated construction cost to allowable budget
• Actual construction cost by limiting the potential for change orders
Development of the activities to establish a defined
project scope of work and project budget will be essential for each project. Once the early budgets are established, ongoing evaluation of the solutions developed during
the collaboration process must be checked against
the agreed budget. For each decision, the established
construction budget must be maintained; and after
the alternatives analysis phase, no changes to design
solutions will be implemented without understanding the cost, collaboratively agreeing to the approach, and then establishing the new forecast for the individual element of work once it is agreed upon.
MNS Accounting System
The MNS accounting system will be used to report
project financial information and assist the Principal
Project Manager in assessing the budget status of the
project. The system is updated as costs are entered,
providing the management team with real-time
financial information. Any budget issues can be quickly identified and corrected before they become problems.
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Another element of our cost management strategy is
a change management log—a tool used to track all
potential and actual changes during design. The agency
will understand potential cost and schedule impacts of
design changes before they occur.
MNS will provide detailed monthly invoices, which
include the following: current period and cumulative
expenditures to date, estimated cost of completion,
estimated date of completion, approved contract
amount by task, and comparison of task budget with an
estimate of the costs to complete the task.
The MNS team will provide a progress report including
a narrative summary of the specific accomplishments
achieved during the billing cycle, problems encountered or anticipated, plans for resolving problems, and
anticipated milestones to be achieved during the
following billing cycle. Using a standard template, each invoice will be accompanied by a progress report.
Cost Estimating
Providing a sound basis for cost control is the quality of our cost estimating.
Project financials are available in real time. As such, budget issues can be identified and resolved early.
KEY BENEFIT
Our approach in estimating features four stages as
follows:
• Each component of the project will be estimated by the design team
• The design team estimates will be vetted by the
team's project controls estimators who will estimate
the work independently throughout the process and
have experience in the field
• Plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&Es) review for constructability to minimize change orders
• Value engineering to achieve construction savings
The project management team will monitor this process
closely and drive the project to ensure the design meets the intended construction budget. This is the essence of design-to-budget.
A comprehensive and independent cost estimate process
provides a good level of confidence without surprises.
KEY BENEFIT
The design package will have a constructability
review by experienced construction management
staff. Minimizing change orders focuses on the clarity
of contract documents and how the project risk is
described and allocated in the contract.
We will incorporate the current adopted standard the
City utilizes for a monthly project budget summary.
This budget summary will fit seamlessly within reports
the City staff present in summary to department
meetings.
KEY BENEFIT
Staff Hour Allocation
When establishing work hours for the City, MNS will
establish a work plan with an emphasis on base of
needs. Some of these priorities are the upcoming
streetscape project and the sewer project on the
immediate horizon followed by next year’s water project to name a few. We’ll also gauge the amount of traffic
and daily work items that appear each day, currently
we are looking at twenty four hours a week consisting
of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Once we are
established, we will have a better feel for the city’s needs and will adjust up or down as needed.
Having well over one hundred years of experience in
municipal engineering, our team has fully understands
what can and will appear at any time and are well
equipped to make recommendations, apply innovations
and to keep the city informed at all times. MNS Engineers is a pro-active company and puts an emphasis on
seeing any potential issues before they occur.
We are proposing a cost savings measure with regards
to this proposal with a lower priced employee on
the ground presently scoped at twenty four hours a
week and are quite comfortable with this employees
capabilities. When a registered engineer is required
we have broken that into two expertise’s. The first is
operations consisting of administrative duties and
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the other would be CIP related operations. This cost
savings would equate to roughly $75,000 each year.
We anticipate these professional engineer to contribute on average two to five hours a week depending on the
needs of the City.
Also MNS engineers only works for government agencies
and therefore will never have a conflict with any land
developer. This always avoids any conflicts that we
would have to excuse ourselves from.
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6 Section 6. Fee Schedules
As instructed, MNS rates will be submitted in a separate email.
APPENDIX A. RESUMES A-1
A Appendix A. Resumes
Team Members
Name Role Firm PG
Paul Greenway, PE, QSD Operations Project/Program Manager G7 A-2 Doug Pike, PE CIP Project/Program Manager MNS A-4
Jerry Sanguinetti Assistant Project/Program Manager MNS A-6 Brad Therrien, PE Development Oversight and Plan Checking MNS A-8 Hoon Hahn PE Development Oversight and Plan Checking MNS A-10 Dale Lipp, PE Development Oversight and Plan Checking MNS A-12 Rob Russell, PE Private Development and Public
Improvements
MNS A-14
Kent Yankee, PE, QSD Supervising Engineer/Structural Engineer MNS A-16 APPENDIX A. RESUMES A-2
APPENDIX A. RESUMES
Firm
G7ei Inc.
Areas of Expertise
Transportation projects
Sewer and water projects
Land development
Project management
Construction management and administration
Years of Experience
32
Licensing
Professional Civil Engineer, CA No. 52314
Real Estate Broker, CA No. 01384794
QSD, CA No. 52314
Education
BS, Civil Engineering, University of Michigan,
MI
BA, Economics, University of Michigan, MI
Affiliations
American Public Works Association
South Central Coast County Engineers (former
Director)
Mr. Greenway has over 32 years of civil engineering
experience in public infrastructure projects including
roads, bridges, buildings, storm drains, water systems, and land development entitlement processing. Prior to
MNS, Paul served as Assistant Director and Road
Commissioner for the County of Monterey Department of
Public Works. His responsibilities in executive
management included managing teams of staff and
consultants to prepare engineering reports, cost
estimates, plans, specifications, and construction
administration and management. During his tenure with
the County of Monterey, Paul worked on capital projects with a combined value of $300M and land development
projects valued over $1B.
Paul acted as the Public Works Manager responsible for
ensuring the following land development projects were
implemented and consistent with general plans, specific plans, municipal codes, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) engineering standards, and the appropriate
conditions and mitigation measures. His experience
includes:
Main Street Bridge Replacement, City of Watsonville,
CA. Construction Engineer. This $10M bridge project
provides a vital transportation link for residents of
Watsonville traveling south over the Pajaro River. Paul role was to oversee construction activities and
communicate with stakeholders on the project status.
The project was delivered on time with minimal impact to the community.
Elkhorn Road Emergency Storm Damage Repair,
County of Monterey, CA. Project Manager. As a result
of heavy rain during the 2016-2017 storm season,
portions of Elkhorn Road near Castroville were severely damaged from erosion and landslides. The County of
Monterey selected MNS to provide overall project
management, design, construction management, and
construction inspection for this important project. MNS also coordinates with the environmental subconsultant to obtain all necessary permits from several agencies and
with the geotechnical subconsultant for the Geotechnical Report, laboratory testing, earthwork observation, and
testing.
Mar Vista Storm Damage Slope Failure Emergency
Repair, City of Monterey, CA. Project Manager. For this emergency storm damage repair project, MNS evaluated
slope failures and prepared engineering sketches for the City and contractor in order to expedite the necessary
Paul Greenway, PE, QSD
Operations Project/Program Manager
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repairs. MNS also monitored construction progress and
coordinated with the environmental subconsultant to
obtain required permitting from several agencies and with the geotechnical subconsultant for the Geotechnical
Report, laboratory testing, earthwork observation, and
testing.
2016 Big Sur Emergency Watershed Protection
Measures, County of Monterey, CA. Consulting
Engineer. MNS provided field review of six locations
eligible for federally-funded emergency watershed
protection measures. In 2016, the Sobranes fire burned
132,000 acres of land in the Big Sur area.
Blackie Road Emergency Storm Damage Repair,
County of Monterey, CA. Project Manager. As a result
of the 2016-2017 winter storms, Blackie Road was
flooded and damaged. The County of Monterey selected
MNS to provide project management, design,
construction management, and construction inspection of the required repairs. MNS also coordinates with the
environmental subconsultant to obtain all necessary
permitting from several agencies and with the
geotechnical subconsultant for the Geotechnical Report, laboratory testing, earthwork observation, and testing.
Springfield Water System Improvements,
Pajaro/Sunny Mesa Community Services District, CA.
Project Manager. This project involves planning and
designing upgrades to the Springfield Water System to
provide a high quality water source and long-term water supply reliability for the community. The existing
Springfield system was fed by a single shallow well,
which has documented water quality problems for a
number of contaminants including nitrates, salinity, and sulfate. The proposed system will include a new water
supply from a well or adjacent system, water treatment, water storage tank, booster pump station, back-up
generator, and water transmission mains. In addition, this project will replace water service laterals from the
existing distribution mains to each residence currently receiving water from the system. Individual water meters will be provided for each service connection as individual service connections are unmetered. MNS is providing
engineering design services, including an engineering
planning study and developing complete engineered
construction plans.
Critical Water Supply Improvements, Pajaro/Sunny
Mesa Community Services District, CA. Project
Manager. This ongoing project involves planning, design and construction management for water storage
improvements for a disadvantaged community in
northern Monterey County. Design elements include a
new 600,000-gallon bolted steel potable water storage
tank, system integration, controls, and a variety of site improvements to transform a greenfield site to a
municipal facility.
Arsenic Removal Treatment Facility, Castroville
Community Services District, CA. Project Manager.
MNS served as the Program and Construction Manager
for the Well 5 Treatment System for the Castroville
Community Services District. Well 5 was established to
meet the increasing demand on the water system which
produced acceptable water until the State reduced the
maximum contaminant level (MCL) for arsenic to 10 μg/l.
MNS provided an alternatives analysis for treatment
options, providing the operating standards for the
treatment system, coordinating with the Integrated
Regional Water Manager Grant Administrator for
Proposition 84 funding, establishing the contract basis and procurement of the design-build services, negotiating the guaranteed maximum price for the project, and acting as the owner’s representative during construction.
Public Infrastructure Projects
Thorne Road Bridge Replacement, Soledad
Arroyo Seco Road Bridge Replacement, Soledad
State Route 68 at San Benancio Road Intersection
Improvements, Monterey
San Juan Road Safety Improvements and Overlay,
Pajaro
San Miguel Canyon Road at Hall Road Traffic Signal,
Prunedale
Toro Park Wastewater Feasibility Study, Salinas
Harris Road Overlay, Salinas
Blanco Road Overlay, Salinas
Carmel Valley Road Overlay, Carmel Valley
Castroville Boulevard Overlay and Safety
Improvements, Castroville
Schulte Road Bridge Replacement, Carmel Valley
Sandholdt Road Bridge Replacement, Moss Landing
Pajaro Storm Drain Improvements, Pajaro
Boronda Storm Drain Improvements, Boronda
East Alisal Soil Remediation, Salinas
Reservation Road Emergency Slide Repair, Salinas
Davis Road Bridge Replacement, Salinas
Peach Tree Road Bridge Replacement, King City
Nacimiento Lake Drive Bridge Replacement, Bradley
King City Pedestrian Bridge Replacement, King City
Castroville Boulevard Pedestrian and Bike Bridges,
Castroville
Moss Landing Bike Trail and Bridge, Moss Landing
Elkhorn Road Tide Gate and Culvert, Las Lomas
Paul Greenway, PE, QSD | RESUME PG 2
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Doug Pike, PE
CIP Project/Program Manager
Firm
MNS Engineers, Inc.
Areas of Expertise
Street improvement projects
Water and wastewater systems
Infrastructure site development
Project management
Years of Experience
39
Licensing
Professional Civil Engineer, CA No. 43330
Certification
California Emergency Management Agency (OES) Safety
Assessment Program
Education
MS, Construction Engineering Management/Business
Administration, Oregon State University, OR
BS, Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA
Affiliations
American Council of Engineering Companies, San Luis
Obispo Chapter
American Public Works Association, Channel Islands
Chapter Vice President
American Society of Civil Engineers
UC Santa Barbara Economic Forecast Project, Board
President
Mr. Pike brings an impressive career experience in the
areas of public works project management, engineering
management, water resources, and transportation
engineering. Previously, Doug contracted as City
Engineer for the City of Solvang, and Assistant City
Engineer for the City of Buellton. As interim Public Works Director for Solvang, he supervised $3.5M in capital
improvement projects. Doug also spent nine years with
the City of Santa Barbara where he managed over 60
capital improvement projects for a total construction cost of over $25M. His experience includes:
Active Transportation Project (ATP) Grant Sidewalk
Improvement and Bike Lane, City of Greenfield, CA.
Project Manager. This sidewalk and bike lane
improvement project constructed new curb, gutter, and
sidewalks; traffic calming islands; bike lane
improvements; and enhanced pedestrian crosswalks to
support safe access to two schools and a park. The
project connected the west end of the City of Greenfield to the downtown area and involved significant
coordination with schools, utility companies, and the
public. Unique features included 8-foot-diameter school thermoplastic school pride medallion mascot logos
applied to intersections in front of the schools. Funding came from local and special grant sources and was
administered per Caltrans Local Assistance Procedure
Manual (LAPM).
Union Valley Parkway Extension at State Route 135,
City of Santa Maria, CA. QA/QC Engineer. This $2.5M
project designed an extension of Union Valley Parkway,
a four-lane secondary arterial. Project elements included a signalized intersection, roadway lighting, landscape
architecture, realigned frontage road, roadway median,
drainage facilities that regulated storm flows to preproject levels and promoted maintenance of existing wetlands, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. This
project required extensive utility coordination and County and Caltrans encroachment permit applications.
Pedestrian Improvements and City Hall Bioswale,
City of Arroyo Grande, CA. Project Manager. This
project featured sidewalk improvements and in-fill at
various locations in the City to complete Safe Routes to School and general pedestrian safety. Additionally, this project designed the associated drainage improvements
and a bioswale.
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Allan Hancock College Bikeway, Phase II, City of
Lompoc, CA. Project Manager. This project featured a
flood study and hydraulic analysis (Caltrans location
hydraulic study) for the design of bicycle and pedestrian improvements between the H Street Bridge (State Route
1) and Allan Hancock College.
District Engineering Services, Mission Hills
Community Services District, CA. District Engineer.
Responsibilities included providing engineering
assistance, including development of revised water and
sewer standard details and construction standards; water and sewer modeling and master planning; designing
water and wastewater capital improvements; advising the District on development impacts to the infrastructure;
regularly attending Board of Director meetings to present findings and to make recommendations for
improvements as well as other Board actions; and
directing volunteer efforts to benefit the District, including a donated design and survey for a new basketball court
for one of the District's parks.
Doug prepared the most recent Standard Plans update to
the “Mission Hills Community Services District Standards for Construction of Sewer Mains” and the “Mission Hills Community Services District Standards for Construction
of Water Mains.” These standards were updated to
incorporate new technologies and materials, but with the intent to remain similar in general format to those used by the City of Lompoc whose standards were used for
comparison. The Standards language was improved and
clarified, and inconsistencies removed. All submittal
deadlines for review were met.
Regional Open Space Park and Regional Landfill
Permit Implementation and Compliance, City of Santa
Maria, CA. Program Manager. This $1.5M engineering
project involves negotiating and obtaining permits with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and Army
Corps of Engineers for development of a large regional
park (1,700 acres) and landfill (900 acres) development for the City. The project includes groundwater protection, verification of closure or re-closure of abandoned oil
wells, BMPs and all aspects of environmental compliance for these projects.
Commercial Water System Development, CA.
Engineer-in-Charge. Project experience includes:
Santa Maria Veterans Affairs Clinic Site
Development Plan, including water and fire water
design
Grassini Winery Water and Fire Water Development
Plan, including storage and system pumps
Foxen Canyon Winery Water and Fire Water
Development Plan, including storage and system
pumps
City of Santa Barbara, CA. Project Manager/Engineerin-Charge. Doug’s experience includes nine years with the City overseeing over 60 capital improvement projects for a total construction cost of over $25M. Projects
included numerous pavement maintenance, traffic,
bridge, drainage, utility, and water resources projects:
Gibraltar Dam Gates Seismic Retrofit
Gibraltar Dam FEMA funded repairs 1995 Storms
Gibraltar Dam miscellaneous maintenance projects
including log-boom replacement, inspections, and
taking piezometer readings
Skofield Reservoir Replacement and Site Plan
Various Reservoir Corrosion Repair and Painting
Projects
Garden Street Extension
Cliff Drive Sewer Force Main Replacement
Hidden Valley Sewer Realignment
Hollister Avenue Bridge Replacement
Hollister Avenue and Bath Street Bridge
Replacements
City of Santa Barbara, CA. Supervising Civil Engineer.
Doug’s experience includes nine years with the City
overseeing over 60 capital improvement projects for a
total construction cost of over $25M. Projects included numerous pavement maintenance, traffic, bridge,
drainage, utility and water resources such as the
following:
Skofield Reservoir Replacement
Garden Street Extension
Cliff Drive Sewer Force Main Replacement
Hidden Valley Sewer Realignment
Castillo/ Montecito Intersection Improvements
Hollister Avenue Bridge Replacement
Annual Chip Seal, Slurry Seal Projects
Annual Overlay Projects
City Engineer, City of Solvang, CA.
State Water Turnout
Annual Chip Seal, Slurry Seal Projects
Annual Overlay Projects
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Gerald "Jerry" Sanguinetti
Assistant Project/Program Manager
Firm
MNS Engineers, Inc.
Areas of Expertise
State legislative and external affairs
Public policy
Land use
Permitting
Code Compliance
Finance and budget compliance
Bond issuance
Debt capacity/management investments
Years of Experience
17
Certification(s)
Public Policy Credential, Harvard Kennedy School,
Cambridge, MA
Education
MA, Public Administration, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA
MS, Organic Chemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA
BS, Molecular Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA
Professional Development
Six Sigma Blackbelt Certification Lean, DMAIC
Award(s)
Mayor’s Office of Small Business Excellence Award (2xParklet Program, Mobile Food Facilities) AT&T President's Club Award
AT&T Pinnacle Award
Mr. Sanguinetti has 17 years of experience in a wide
range of organizational expertise including public
administration, code enforcement, emergency
management, large scale capital development and rightof-way regulatory management. Jerry's background includes navigating through local government regulations and bureaucracy with particular emphasis related to the following:
Strategic expertise in all phases of entitlements,
financing, budgeting, economic and workforce
development and community investment
Land use, permitting, code compliance,
Building inspection operations, personnel/labor
relations, department administration
Finance, budget; bond issuance, debt
capacity/management investments
His experience includes:
Transbay Transit Center, City of San Francisco, CA.
Project Manager. Transbay Transit Center is a modern
transportation hub in downtown San Francisco.
Extending three city blocks, this five-level transit center includes a Train Station platform, Lower Concourse
Level, primary circulation hub at the Ground Level,
Second Level with administrative offices and retail space, Bus Deck Level and a 5.4-acre rooftop public park. The
Grand Hall features a dramatic light column that brings natural light into the structure. This project also includes two pedestrian bridges and a host of public artworks
throughout the facility. As Principal right-of-way
interagency coordinator for the $2.2B Transbay Transit
Center Program, Jerry and his team managed the
processing of all required street vacation, encroachment and excavation permit applications. Jerry’s team
managed the design, permitting and construction of all
public and private utility relocation and reconnections within the 22-block project area. The project required
coordination of all permit applications with authorities having jurisdiction, such as Department of Public Works general excavation, utility excavation, and night noise permits, and Department of Parking and Traffic special
traffic permits. Utility and infrastructure coordination responsibilities included assessing the development’s
impact on existing utility infrastructure and coordination with responsible agencies to determine options to
mitigate these impacts, management of utility and civil designs and coordination of site utility connections
among the design team and affected agencies, such as
PG&E, AT&T, Verizon, Comcast and the SFPUC’s
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domestic water, auxiliary water supply and sewer
systems, and the negotiation and management of joint
trench and service agreements with utility agencies
serving the development.
Yerba Buena Island/Treasure Island (TI/YBI) Phase 1
Development, City of San Francisco, CA. Project
Manager. The project repurposes the abandoned Naval
Base on Treasure Island into commercial, retail,
residential and park land under a master plan developed by the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF), the
Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA), and the
Treasure Island Community Development (TICD). Jerry
served as the owner’s representative for the Yerba
Buena Island/Treasure Island Phase 1 Development,
including infrastructure optimization, design
management, permitting and agency coordination,
construction management and infrastructure acceptance
on behalf of the master developer. Project and
construction management roles and responsibilities span from pre-construction, construction and close-out phases of work. Key services consist of owner’s representative for the infrastructure development and management of
the Project’s infrastructure team, while maintaining focus on safety, cost, schedule and quality; oversight of the developer’s financial interests and risk management to
reduce potential claims, active change management for
undue costs and schedule delays; leveraging existing
relationships to ensure both City and non-City regulatory agencies commitment for the approval of proposed
infrastructure including formal Infrastructure Acceptance by the County Board of Supervisors; all while maintaining existing utilities and traffic to minimize disruption to existing residents and businesses.
Pier 70 Redevelopment, City of San Francisco, CA.
Project Manager. Pier 70 is a 28-acre site located along San Francisco’s historic southern waterfront. Once
redeveloped, this part of the waterfront will become an asset to the surrounding community by blending together a variety of uses, including arts and creative spaces,
housing across the spectrum of affordability, lightmanufacturing, local retail, 9 acres of waterfront parks, all carefully designed to prevent any new building out of
scale with historic structures on the site. Jerry led the interagency project coordination team for horizontal
infrastructure supporting the 28- acre waterfront
development site (a subset of the 35-acre SUD). In that capacity, Jerry’s team was responsible for coordinating approval of the Projects’ subdivision maps and street
improvement permits, monitoring construction progress,
costs and issues on behalf of the Port of San Francisco and bringing infrastructure to acceptance within the
timelines outlined within the Projects’ Land Disposition and Development Agreement and Phase Applications.
Candlestick Park Redevelopment, Candlestick Point
Developments and FivePoint, City of South San
Francisco, CA. Project Manager. The project
redeveloped the existing athletic stadium into a regional retail and entertainment district. The project included offsite transportation improvements and associated housing surrounding site. The $100M project included, stadium
abatement and demolition, site clearing, grading,
surcharge, wet and dry utility installations, roadway
construction, streetlights, landscaping, and other
streetscape improvements. As construction manager for
the Candlestick Point Developments, Phases 1, 2, 3, 4,
and 5, Jerry7 led the efforts for infrastructure
coordination, permitting, construction management, and
acceptance support for the master developer, FivePoint.
The first major phase construction project included
abatement, stadium demolition and clearing of Lots 1, 2, 3, and streets surcharge of adjacent development sites.
In addition to infrastructure coordination and
infrastructure construction management, Jerry’s team
also managed the design team (civil engineering),
coordinated San Francisco regulatory agencies and 3rd
party utility sign offs, construction inspections, and was principal liaison with City inspection representatives.
Additionally, Jerry’s responsibilities included coordination of utilities excavation, special traffic permits for work in the right-of-way, coordination with BAAQMD
representatives, and other environmental consultants.
Administratively, Jerry provided leadership on
construction administration; preparation, review, and
management of project schedules; change order review
and negotiation; and coordination of final city and 3rd party utility acceptance for completed phase.
Additional experience includes:
Hope Potrero Hill, San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport Wastewater
Treatment Plant Redevelopment
San Francisco International Airport Terminal 1
Boarding Area B redevelopment
Sunnydale Hope, City of San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport Terminal 3 West
Expansion project
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Entrance Canopy
design/build
Hunters Point Shipyard redevelopment, San
Francisco
Jerry Sanguinetti | RESUME PG 2
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Brad Therrien, PE, PLS
Development Oversight and Plan Checking
Firm
MNS Engineers, Inc.
Areas of Expertise
Construction management and inspection
Caltrans, Local Agency
Bridges
Roadways
Water and sewer
Public agency coordination
Public/Business Liaison
Years of Experience
31
Licensing
Professional Civil Engineer, CA No. 37301
Professional Land Surveyor, CA No. 5519
Education
BS, Civil Engineering, Minor in Environmental
Engineering, University of Rhode Island
RE Academy
Emergency Response, Assessment and Recovery
HAZWOPPER
CA State Registered Disaster Responder
Mr. Therrien is an experienced Construction Manager
with a professional background including construction
management, engineering, surveying, and public agency
management. Brad’s project experience includes
bridges, highway and local roads, water resource, and
sewage facilities. Brad has served as a Construction
Manager/Resident Engineer Caltrans type projects and
has acted as agency liaison to Caltrans, US Army Corps
of Engineers, and Los Angeles County working on
freeway and river projects in five California communities.
He is familiar with Caltrans specifications, methods, and procedures as well as local agency standards. His
background includes extensive public sector experience
serving as City Engineer and Public Works Director in
several Southern California communities. He has
personnel management, budget preparation and control,
and department program management experience. His
experience includes:
Lost Canyon Development Project, City of Santa
Clarita, CA. Construction Observer. Brad recently
completed a two-year assignment for the City of Santa
Clarita representing the City on a major private
development project. As full-time construction observer Brad watched the construction of significant drainage and sewer facilities along with 18,000 feet of soil cement river levy, dual inverted sewer syphons, 1,500,000 cubic yards of grading with 500,000 cubic yards of dirt import over public roads. The effort required significant liaison skills to deal with the residents and drivers in the area as well as the ability to represent City issues to the developer.
Railroad Avenue Streetscape, Signal and Bridge
Improvement Project, City of Santa Clarita, CA.
Construction Manager. Brad completed the Railroad
Avenue Improvement project consisting of significant
landscape, irrigation, stamped concrete medians, signal and box culvert modifications. This project was
conducted in a heavily traveled business, residential and commuter zone requirement complex traffic handling
techniques. The project also required constant liaison
skills with the business owners and utility company in the area.
Old Town Newhall Streetscape Project, Phase 3,
Newhall Roundabout Project, City of Santa Clarita,
CA. Construction Manager. The project involved the
removal of a four-legged, signalized intersection and
replacing it with an urban roundabout with extensive
landscape, street amenities and nostalgic theme street
lighting. This project demanded a high level of public
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outreach and involves six months of street closures with significant traffic detour requirements in a heavily
traveled business community with a high volume of
commuter traffic. Brad also served as Construction
Manager on the highly acclaimed first two phases of this project which received the APWA Project of the Year
Award. This third phase project garnered an additional
APWA Project of the Year Award.
Old Town Newhall Streetscape and Roadway
Improvements, City of Santa Clarita, CA. Brad served
as Construction Manager on phases 1, 2, and 3 for this
revitalization project in downtown Newhall. The project consisted of the complete removal and reconstruction of public facilities in an older business community. Work
included brick paver sidewalks, extensive landscaping,
colored concrete curb and gutter, new pavement with
enhanced traffic features, significant utility relocations and coordination, a new storm drains systems and traffic signals, nostalgic street lighting and public amenities.
Brad performed extensive public outreach functions and
served as liaison to the community and business owners
before, during and after construction. Brad was
instrumental in keeping the project on track and
minimizing project and community impacts through
continual coordination with all involved. Maintaining
access to the businesses was critical on this project.
Brad’s responsibilities included contract administration, inspection, grade checking, quantity control, negotiating change orders, coordination with numerous agencies,
and records management.
New Well Project, Golden State Water Agency, Ojai,
CA. Construction Observer and Agency Representative.
The project added a new well in an existing well field.
The project consisted of the installation well head
structure, electronic well controls, piping systems and complete replacement of the well field electrical and
mechanical system.
State Route 246 Streetscape Improvements, City of
Buellton, CA. Resident Engineer. Brad completed this
streetscape improvement project within the Caltrans
right-of-way on State Route 246. The project included
reconstruction of sidewalks and pavement, installation of median improvements, signal modifications, landscaping, and enhanced lighting features. The project required
extensive public outreach and coordination of temporary traffic modifications.
Old Town Newhall Streetscape, Phases 1 and 2, City
of Santa Clarita, CA. Construction Manager. Brad
served as Construction Manager on phases 1 and 2 of
this 3-phase revitalization project in downtown Newhall.
The project consisted of the complete removal and
reconstruction of public facilities in an older business community. Work included brick paver sidewalks,
extensive landscaping, colored concrete curb and gutter, new pavement with enhanced traffic features, a new
storm drains systems and traffic signals, nostalgic street lighting and public amenities. Brad performed extensive public outreach functions and served as liaison to the
community and business owners before, during and after
construction. Brad’s responsibilities included contract administration, inspection, grade checking, quantity
control, negotiating change orders, coordination with
numerous agencies and records management.
Douglas Road Bridge at the San Luis Rey River, San
Diego, CA. Construction Manager. This emergency
bridge repair project included replacement of abutment
piles and pile extension piers for this multi-span slab bridge that was damaged by storms. Construction also
included reconstruction of portions of bridge deck,
abutments, armored abutment protection, rock slope
protection. Brad’s responsibilities included contract
administration, inspection, grade checking, quantity
control, negotiating change orders, coordination. The
project was constructed per Caltrans specifications and the Caltrans Construction Manual per FEMA
requirements.
College Avenue Toll Bridge at the San Luis Rey
River, San Diego, CA. Construction Manager. This
bridge repair project was constructed in accordance with Caltrans specification, methods, and procedures. Project included replacement of concrete piling, reconstruction of reinforced concrete abutments, construction of a 60-foot by 80-foot concrete debris pier wall, 440 feet of type “W” sheet piling with type “H” soldier pile shoring/retaining wall, 24 inch-restrained joint steel sewer pipe attached to the sheet piling and installed 440 foot by 120 foot rip-rap armor invert stabilizer. Additional items included
falsework, shoring, installing a temporary sewer pumping facility to replace destroyed 24-inch gravity pipe in
riverbed. Brad was responsible for all documentation,
administration, pay requests, field engineering, and
inspection of the project in accordance with Caltrans and FEMA disaster requirements.
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Hoon Hahn, PE
Development Oversight and Plan Checking
Firm
MNS Engineers, Inc.
Areas of Expertise
Public works management
Project management
Capital improvement projects
Development review
Years of Experience
27
Licensing
Professional Civil Engineer, CA No. 60003
Education
BS, Civil Engineering, University of California, Los
Angeles, CA
Affiliations
Past Director, High Desert Chapter, American Public
Works Association
Mr. Hahn has over 27 years of experience in the civil
engineering industry working for municipalities. Hoon’s well-rounded experience has given him the opportunity to work closely with the City Manager, City Council,
Department of Public Works, and Traffic Commission as
well as with consultants and contractors. Prior to MNS, Hoon focused on managing the Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) projects for the last 14 years. He served as City Engineer for the Cities of Oxnard and La Cañada Flintridge. He spent most of his career with the City of Santa Clarita where he served as Senior Engineer for the Department of Public Works’ CIP. He is also well-versed with development review services where he was
responsible for managing the plan check process, writing conditions for the City’s entitlement process, and training plan checkers. Hoon is known for his demonstrated
leadership, project management especially for highprofile projects, effective interdepartmental and outside agency communication, and ability to maintain a strong
team environment. He has been acknowledged as a
creative staff member, engineer, and supervisor. His
experience includes:
Department of Public Works, City of Oxnard, CA. City
Engineer. Responsibilities included managing the
inspection, design, and construction groups; training,
mentoring, and developing the project management
team; and successfully addressing follow-up questions
from citizens and Council members. Notable
accomplishments and projects included: creating the first Department of Public Works Agenda Forecast list;
initiating the development of the first Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) list; and serving as one of
the team members to complete the 2019-2024 CIP. Hoon
also supervised the following projects: Rice Avenue and 5th Street Grade Separation; City’s street resurfacing
program; City’s wastewater treatment facility upgrade
design and construction projects; Hueneme Road
Recycle Water Line, Phase II; and Seawall Project.
Department of Public Works, City of La Cañada
Flintridge, CA. City Engineer. Responsibilities included creating a long-term plan for the Department of Public
Works; managing the day-to-day operations; updating
City Council about Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
projects during City Council meetings; attending the
Planning Commission Meetings to support City Planning
staff; preparing and presenting agenda items to the City Council and the Public Works and Traffic Commission;
facilitating the Public Works and Traffic Commission
meetings; managing the National Pollutant Discharge
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Elimination System (NPDES) program which included the
annul permit report, Enhanced Watershed Management
Program (EWMP) and representing the City in the Upper
Los Angeles River (ULAR) Enhanced Watershed
Management Group; and serving as a member of the
City Hall Renovation Committee.
Notable projects where Hoon served as Project Manager
included: Foothill Boulevard Link Bikeway and Pedestrian Greenbelt project and Sound Wall Phase II at Interstate 210.
City of Santa Clarita, CA. Various Roles. Hoon’s 21-
year career at the City provided the foundation to
develop and hone his management and civil engineering
expertise. He worked for the Capital Improvement
Program and Development Services Departments:
Senior Engineer, Capital Improvement Program. Hoon
served as a senior staff member in this department
where served as Project Manager responsible for writing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Council Agenda
Reports; hiring consultants for environmental clearance and plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&Es);
preparing projects for bid and award process; and
managing construction contracts. He directly supervised five project managers; and four indirectly. Notable
projects where Hoon served as Project Manager
included: $50M New Sheriff Station,
$15M Newhall Parking Structure (Bridging document),
$30M Golden Valley Road Bridge over the Santa Clara
River, $11M McBean Parkway Bridge Widening, $250K
Brighton Lane Street Rehabilitation; $275K 8th Street
Rehabilitation; and $1.2M Activity Center Tenant
Improvements.
Senior Engineer, Development Services. At the time,
Santa Clarita was the fastest growing area in Los
Angeles County which enabled Hoon to gain extensive
experience in the Transportation and Engineering
Services Department. Responsibilities included
supervising the City’s grading and infrastructure plan
check and permitting process; supervising, mentoring,
training, and developing Development Services plan
check staff; negotiating key elements of major
development projects; representing Development
Services in the City’s Development Review Committee
(Entitlement Process) and at Planning Commission
meetings; and training the Planning Division on
understanding grading plans.
Notable projects included: Robinson Ranch Golf Course,
Woodlands Community, Gate King Development,
Creekside/Bridgeport, Alta Vista, Stetson Ranch, Golden Valley Ranch, River Village Development, and Rye
Canyon Business Park.
Associate Engineer, Development Services.
Responsibilities included serving as the lead hillside
grading plan checker; reviewed all infrastructure plans associated with major developments; and trained and
developed staff on floodplain related developments.
Assistant Engineer, Development Services. Hoon began
his career with the Transportation and Engineering
Services Department. Responsibilities included plan
checking all improvement plans and reports associated
with development; executing lot line adjustment,
certificates of compliance, and final maps; and serving as a public counter support engineer.
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Dale Lipp, PE
Development Oversight and Plan Checking
Firm
MNS Engineers, Inc.
Areas of Expertise
Plan check and review
Public works projects
Land development
Years of Experience
52
Licensing
Professional Civil Engineer, CA No. 36789
Education
BS, Engineering Design, Brigham Young University, UT
Affiliations
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Public Works Association
National Society of Professional Engineers
Mr. Lipp is a seasoned civil engineer with experience in planning, designing and managing a wide variety of
projects. During his career he has performed work for
many area agencies including the Cities of Carpinteria, Buellton, Solvang, Ventura, Calabasas, and Seaside;
Santa Barbara County and UC Santa Barbara. Plan
review has been a major part of this work, including both subdivision plan check and review and comment on
plans for public works projects. This experience has
provided Dale with the opportunity to develop a solid
understanding of the issues of real concern in the
condition of approval and plan review process. His
experience includes:
Seaside Highlands Tract, City of Seaside, CA. Plan
Check Engineer. Dale was the Plan Check Engineer for
the City of Seaside Public Works Department for the 380 lot Seaside Highlands tract. This included plan checking of the grading, storm drain, street, structural
improvement plans with respect to conformance of the 72 conditions of approval, the EIR, and the vesting tentative map. Dale was responsible for coordinating and
addressing all concerns related to plan and map
checking with the public works and community
development department, Marina Coast Water District,
City contract environmental support staff, the developer and his project engineer. He also managed the map
checking and was responsible for preparation of
construction permits and on-going supplemental
inspection support during the construction phase.
City of Seaside, CA. Plan Check Engineer. Responsible
for the 380 lot Seaside Highlands tract. Tasks included plan checking of the grading, storm drain, street,
structural improvement plans with respect to
conformance of the 72 conditions of approval, the EIR,
and the vesting tentative map. Dale was responsible for coordinating and addressing all concerns related to plan and map checking with the public works and community
development department, Marina Coast Water District,
City contract environmental support staff, the developer and his project engineer. He also managed the map
checking and was responsible for preparation of
construction permits and on-going supplemental
inspection support during the construction phase.
Cities of Buellton, Solvang, and Carpinteria, CA.
Senior Project Manager/Deputy City Engineer.
Responsible for coordinating project designs, disaster
recovery response work and plan checking for several
agencies from small subdivisions (50 lots) to large
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subdivisions (175 lots). His services include coordination and management of land development projects by
performing plan and map checking, issuance of grading,
excavation and street construction permits, assisting with the preparation of conditions of approval for tentative maps, and inspection of infrastructure improvements
within the public right-of-way and erosion control. Dale has recently performed plan and map checking for
various size tracts in the City of Buellton. This included preparation of grading, street construction, and
excavation permits with respect to implementing of BMPs for erosion control per NPDES requirements, and
directing acquisition of permits from the various
environmental, federal, state, and county jurisdictions.
City of Calabasas, CA. City Engineer. Responsible for
supervising two public works inspectors, one assistant
civil engineer, four private contract civil engineers and four private contractors. As a member of the City’s
Development Review Committee, Dale coordinated and
prepared conditions of approval for tentative tract and parcel maps. This included implementing of public works infrastructure and environmental conditions required by EIRs and negative declaration reports. Dale also
managed and coordinated plan and map checking, and
public works inspection of large subdivisions (200-500
lots) including phasing within each subdivision. He also prepared and presented agenda reports to the City
Council and advised the City Manager and City Council
on technical issues regarding engineering and public
works matters.
Bike Route Project Study Reports (PSRs), County of
Santa Barbara. Project Engineer. Dale has prepared
PSRs for Santa Barbara County Public Works
Department:
Carpinteria Class I Bike Path-Santa Claus Lane onramp to Carpinteria Avenue off-ramp adjacent to US 101 (0.5 mile).
San Jose Creek Class I Bike Path-Camino Real to
the Atascadero Creek Bike Path at Goleta Beach
County Park (1.5 miles).
North Jameson Lane Class II Bike Lane-Olive Mill
Road to Sheffield Drive (2 miles).
His preparation included coordinating with affected utility companies, Caltrans and City agencies; reviewing all
environmental permitting requirements including
historical preservation; traffic circulation elements;
conceptual design and engineering; surveying and
preparing topographic maps and sketches; preparing
cost estimates for funding purposes; and close
coordination with the Santa Barbara County
Environmental and Transportation Planning Divisions.
Winter Storm Recovery, Goleta Water District, CA.
Project Manager. The District's facilities sustained
widespread damage including District access roads,
water line, and culvert/bridge crossings of major creeks, drainage structures, and distribution mains, which
included a 42-inch transmission line. Dale was
immediately involved in preparing and coordinating the
District’s Exhibit “B”, conducting DSR team visits with FEMA and OES, and managing all phases of
construction including interfacing of environmental
emergency and permanent repair permits and
inspections with the US Army Corps of Engineers,
Regional Water Quality Control Board, State Fish &
Wildlife, Fish & Wildlife, Santa Barbara County Planning & Development Department, CEQA, NPDES and NEPA.
City of San Buenaventura, CA. Project Manager. In this
capacity, Dale designed and prepared plans,
specifications, and cost estimates for sanitary sewer
systems, storm drains, streets, reclaimed water lines and other public works projects. His duties also included plan checking of improvement plans and parcel/tract maps
prepared by private engineers and developers to ensure
compliance with City standards, local ordinances,
approved conditions and the State Map Act. Dale also
coordinated and managed two Clean Water Grants
through planning and design, totaling $12.7M worth of
construction.
APPENDIX A. RESUMES A-14
RESUMES
Rob Russell, PE
Private Development and Public Improvements
Firm
MNS Engineers, Inc.
Areas of Expertise
Project/program management
Capital improvement programs
Engineering design
Transportation improvements
Water resources projects
Years of Experience
35
Licensing
Professional Civil Engineer, CA No. 42871
Education
BS, Civil Engineering, California State University, Chico, CA
Affiliations
American Public Works Association
American Society of Civil Engineers
Awards
2012 APWA Person of the Year Award, Monterey Bay
Chapter
Mr. Russell has over 35 years of civil engineering
experience working for a public agency. While at the City of Salinas, Rob worked in numerous roles; the last 16
years were spent as Deputy City Manager, Deputy City
Engineer, Engineering/Transportation Services Director, City Engineer, and Deputy Public Works Director. His
direct experience gives him an intimate understanding of a public works environment and managing a capital
improvement program (CIP). Rob’s expertise includes
program/project management, engineering design for
CIP projects, and inspection. He is also well versed with various funding and grant resources. His experience
includes:
Department of Public Works, City of Salinas, CA.
Various Roles. Rob spent his civil engineering career
with the City of Salinas (City) where he honed his skills in various roles. Responsibilities included:
Overseeing all engineering and traffic/transportation operations within the department for seven years
(including traffic/transportation, CIP
design/inspection, and private development proposal
reviews as related to engineering- and public worksrelated issues, and reviewed California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA] documents)
Directly supervising upper-level staff members (three senior civil engineers)
Approving final designs for all capital projects placed out for public bidding (12 years)
City Engineer duties including designation as City
Traffic Engineer, Floodplain Administrator, ADA
Coordinator, TFO interpreter, and serving as the
City’s alternate representative on regional
transportation boards (TAMC Board, Executive
Committee, Rail Policy Committee; and MST Board)
Preparing plans/specifications for a variety of capital improvement projects
Reviewing numerous private development proposals
and conditioning those proposals for public
works/engineering-related issues via Engineer’s
reports
Building permit and planning level permit processes
Field surveying (design and construction)
Reviewing/approving final designs for all City-related capital projects and approving changes to
plans/specifications via contract change orders
APPENDIX A. RESUMES A-15
Rob Russell, PE | RESUME PG 2
RESUMES
Sample City experience:
Rico Assessment District. Project Manager.
Responsibilities included designing street pavement
section and City-standard street improvements and
sanitary sewer/storm drain systems for 1,500 feet of new streets. Rob prepared and reviewed specifications and
construction cost estimates; and monitored the project
schedule.
Homestead-Wilson-Villa Assessment District. Project
Manager. This project was similar to Rico Assessment
District, but involved more sidewalk, and curb and gutter repairs; and new pedestrian access ramps per City
standards; and design of a lime-treated street pavement section to reduce construction/assessment costs.
Miscellaneous Drainage Improvements. Project
Manager. To successfully complete this project, Rob met with Maintenance Supervisor to identify greatest
drainage maintenance liabilities/biggest maintenance
problems in the City. He designed a comprehensive
project to address deficiencies requiring the greatest time and effort each year. He coordinated improvements with
the City Storm Drain Master Plan Priority List.
Harden Ranch Assessment District. Project Manager.
Responsibilities included reviewing the design of the
Harden Ranch Planned Community backbone
infrastructure and reviewed technical studies related
thereto (SD/SS systems and detention pond designs);
coordinating the backbone infrastructure with individual subdivision improvement plans to ensure consistency
and correctness; and confirming EIR mitigation measures were incorporated into designs as applicable.
High School No. 5 Street Improvements. Project
Manager. Responsibilities included reviewing the design of the Rogge Road Improvements as related to Salinas
High School #5; ensuring consistency with City standards and the certified CEQA document; reviewing the Low
Impact Development design along the street
improvements and consistency of street improvements
with the Future Growth Area's (FGAs) expected Specific
Plan design standards.
APPENDIX A. RESUMES A-16
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RESUMES
Kent Yankee, PE, QSD
Preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates for City Public Works Firm
MNS Engineers, Inc.
Areas of Expertise
Grading and drainage
Hydrology and hydraulic
Street improvement projects
Infrastructure design
Years of Experience
20
Licensing
Professional Civil Engineer, CA No. 74570
Certifications
Qualified SWPPP Developer, CA No. 74570
Nuclear Gauge Safety
Residential/commercial AdvanTex design for septic
systems
Confined Space Awareness
Education
BS, Architectural Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
Awards
2017 APWA Monterey Bay Chapter BEST Award,
Environmentally Sensitive Projects Category, Elkhorn
Road Emergency Storm Damage Repair
2017 Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC)
Transportation Excellence Award, Elkhorn Road
Emergency Storm Damage Repair
2010 APWA Young Professional of the Year Award,
Central Coast Chapter
Mr. Yankee is a proficient design engineer with a high
level of skill in creating site and grading plans,
construction plan sets, project specifications and
estimates. Kent’s skills in AutoCAD and background in
structural calculations offer a great combination of
services. He is also competent in all aspects of field work including construction observation, and with his
background in materials testing, has a keen eye on
projects as they progress. Kent has excelled at roles in project management by handling the contract
documentation and project implementation of a wide
variety of complex projects and meeting time sensitive
project deadlines. His experience includes:
2016 – 2019 Annual Road Maintenance, City of
Buellton, CA. Project Engineer. MNS has been
maintaining the City Pavement Management Plan for
over 25 years and performs annual maintenance on the
City’s roadways to extend the life of the transportation network. The City and MNS performed assessment with
the proper information necessary in the Plans,
Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) for concrete repairs in the annual projects.
2020 – 2021 Road Maintenance, City of Buellton, CA.
Project Engineer. MNS prepared Plans, Specifications,
and Estimates (PS&Es) for the road maintenance project
for the fiscal year. The City had skipped maintenance on selected streets for several years due to private
development in those areas, and MNS performed
reassessment of the roadway conditions scheduled for
treatment.
Municipal Engineering Services, City of Buellton, CA.
Deputy City Engineer. Kent has been involved in various aspects of work for the City of Buellton including creation of traffic control and construction plans for various street improvements along with engineers cost estimating for
multiple projects. Using his knowledge from field work
and design he has assisted in updating the City of
Buellton Standard Details. Kent has also been intimately involved with mapping of City easements and collecting
and mapping data regarding the City’s stormwater,
sewer, and water systems. His involvement in the City’s infrastructure has led him to be involved in the
preparation of the City-wide Stormwater Management
Plan and updates to Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) designated routing.
APPENDIX A. RESUMES A-17
Kent Yankee, PE, QSD | RESUME PG 2
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RESUMES
Municipal Services/Private Development, City of
Buellton, CA. Deputy City Engineer. Kent was one of the main contacts for issuing small permits within the City as well as issuing permits for Private Development Projects and Capital Improvement Projects. He would meet with
owners and contractors, review plans and calculations,
and make assess City regulations, standards and
ordinances were met or exceeded in the process. Kent
would collect fees and perform intermediate inspections regarding the grading and drainage, storm drain, sewer, water and other infrastructure elements as well as
perform final inspection for permit clearance.
Pavement Maintenance CIP, City of Buellton, CA.
Deputy City Engineer. Kent has been involved in the
annual C.I.P. project involving city road maintenance and rehabilitation. He manages the projects from inception to notice of completion. Using his experience, Kent is able to access city streets and make proper plans,
specifications and estimates to execute projects in a
timely and long-lasting manner. Road conditions are
accessed and treatments ranging from crack seal to full depth reclamation are recommended and used to
prepare bid documents. Kent works closely with City staff to address other small projects/repairs needed
throughout the City to incorporate within the annual
project. Kent has used his experience and skills to
coordinate the maintenance program and phases
necessary of improvements.
Salinas Stormwater Inspections, City of Salinas, CA.
Project Engineer. MNS was contracted by the City of
Salinas to conduct stormwater inspections on a multitude of Private Development Projects in response to a Notice of Violation to the City from the Regional Water Quality Control Board. MNS had to do thorough inspections and
reports under intense review from the City and the Water Board. Kent played an integral part as the QA/QC for the reporting process making sure the data was accurate
and correct for regulatory reporting standards.
Quick Bid and City Standards Updates, City of
Watsonville, CA. Project Engineer. Kent used his
experience with standard specifications, special
provisions, and contract documents to assist the City in updating their existing standards to utilize for their Quick Bid process. The Quick Bid process is utilized by the City for projects under a certain value. Kent was responsible to make sure the documents referenced current
standards as well as all applicable contract codes, laws, and regulations. Kent was able to utilize his knowledge to provide recommendations to the City allowing for a more efficient and thorough process.
State Route 246 Pedestrian Lighting, City of Buellton,
CA. Deputy City Engineer. Working in close coordination with a Caltrans CAPM project correcting and adding
deficient features of the main thoroughfare through
Buellton, Kent directed the installation of much needed pedestrian lighting. Collaboration between Caltrans and their contractor was pertinent for the success of the
project as well as clear communication with PG&E. In the same project, the City was able to advocate updating the existing highway lanes to consider complete streets. Kent led the team that created striping plans with designated bike lanes and proper signage and striping at
intersections on a very tight timeline.
Hampton Inn, City of Buellton, CA. Deputy City
Engineer. Kent worked with the private development
team to go over final punch list items and as-builts to make sure the updates from the field inspections and
changes in the field necessary for stormwater
compliance and infrastructure layout were documented
appropriately.
Flying Flags RV Park Expansion, City of Buellton,
CA. Deputy City Engineer. As a private development
project, Kent has worked with the development team to
ensure the City infrastructure and drainage facilities are properly installed for long lasting service. He worked
diligently with the team to have quick responses to
requested changes and additions to the work all the while protecting the City of Buellton’s infrastructure.
Pedestrian Safety Improvements, City of Buellton,
CA. Deputy City Engineer. Kent led a coordinated effort to apply and be awarded an ATP Cycle 3 Grant utilizing
concept plans created by MNS to improve the needed
safety of crossing State Route 246. The project involves many traffic calming devices and coordination efforts with Caltrans to create a Safe Routes to School crossing.
Once funds were allocated, Kent implemented multiple
phases of safety improvements along the residential
corridor split by State Route 246. The project culminated in installing a flashing beacon system at Sycamore Drive.
Kent was a Lead Designer creating plans, specifications and estimates as well as attaining a Caltrans
encroachment permit and working through construction
as the Project Manager. Kent performed all reported
necessary for grant funding as well as before and after studies as required through Caltrans Local Assistance.
The project was opened and incorporated not only the
flashing beacons but many other safety elements such
as curb bulb outs, curb ramps, and signage and striping.
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AB-584 Neighborhood electric vehicles. (2009-2010)
Assembly Bill No. 584
CHAPTER 437
An act to add and repeal Chapter 8.1 (commencing with Section 1966) of Division 2.5 of the Streets and Highways Code, and to amend Sections 21251 and 21260 of the Vehicle Code, relating to neighborhood electric vehicles.
[ Approved by Governor September 29, 2010. Filed with Secretary of State September 29, 2010. ]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 584, Huber. Neighborhood electric vehicles.
Existing law defines “low-speed vehicle” for purposes of the Vehicle Code as a motor vehicle, other than a motortruck, with 4 wheels that is capable of a minimum speed of 20 miles per hour and a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour on a paved level surface and that has a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 3,000 pounds. Existing law imposes certain restrictions on the use of low-speed vehicles on public streets and highways, and generally requires an operator of a low-speed vehicle to have a driver’s license. A low-speed vehicle is also known as a neighborhood electric vehicle. A violation of the Vehicle Code is an infraction, unless otherwise specified.
Existing law authorizes a city or county to establish a golf cart transportation plan subject to the review of the appropriate transportation planning agency and traffic law enforcement agency. Existing law provides that operating a golf cart other than on an authorized roadway is an infraction punishable by a fine not exceeding $100. Existing law authorizes, until January 1, 2012, the City of Lincoln and the City of Rocklin in the County of Placer to establish a neighborhood electric vehicle transportation plan and authorizes, until January 1, 2013, the County of Orange to establish a neighborhood electric vehicle transportation plan for the Ranch Plan Planned Community in that county. A person operating a neighborhood electric vehicle in a plan area in violation of certain provisions is guilty of an infraction punishable by a fine not exceeding $100.
This bill, until January 1, 2016, would authorize the County of Amador and the Cities of Jackson, Sutter Creek, and Amador City, jointly or individually, to establish a similar neighborhood electric vehicle transportation plan, and would make a person in violation of certain provisions subject to the same penalties. The bill would also require the plan to be submitted to the Director of Transportation for approval. The bill would require a report to the Legislature by January 1, 2015. Because the bill would create a new crime, it would impose a stateHome Bill Information California Law Publications Other Resources My Subscriptions My Favorites Bill Text - AB-584 Neighborhood electric vehicles. 9/10/21, 17:15 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=200920100AB584 Page 2 of 5 mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
This bill would incorporate additional changes to Sections 21251 and 21260 of the Vehicle Code made by this bill and AB 1781 to take effect if both bills are chaptered and this bill is chaptered last.
Vote: majority Appropriation: no Fiscal Committee: yes Local Program: yes THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 8.1 (commencing with Section 1966) is added to Division 2.5 of the Streets and Highways Code, to read:
CHAPTER 8.1. Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Transportation Plan for the County of Amador and the Cities of Jackson, Sutter Creek, and Amador City
1966. It is the intent of the Legislature, in enacting this chapter, to authorize the County of Amador and the Cities of Jackson, Sutter Creek, and Amador City to establish a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) transportation plan. The purpose of this NEV transportation plan is to further the vision of creating a sustainable development that reduces gasoline demand and vehicle emissions by offering a cleaner, more economical means of local transportation within the plan area. It is the further intent of the Legislature that this NEV transportation plan be designed and developed to best serve the functional travel needs of the plan area, to have the physical safety of the NEV driver’s person and property as a major planning component, and to have the capacity to accommodate NEV drivers of every legal age and range of skills. 1966.1. The following definitions apply to this chapter:
(a) “Plan area” means any portion of the unincorporated area of the County of Amador, and of the Cities of Jackson, Sutter Creek, and Amador City, and any streets and roads under the jurisdiction of any of those entities, to the extent the entity has adopted a NEV transportation plan pursuant to Section 1966.2, including the privately owned land of any owner that consents to its inclusion in the plan. (b) “Neighborhood electric vehicle” or “NEV” means a low-speed vehicle as defined by Section 385.5 of the Vehicle Code.
(c) “NEV lanes” means all publicly or privately owned facilities that provide for NEV travel including roadways designated by signs or permanent markings which are shared with pedestrians, bicyclists, and other motorists in the plan area.
1966.2. (a) The County of Amador, and the Cities of Jackson, Sutter Creek, and Amador City, jointly, or any of these entities individually, may, by ordinance or resolution, adopt a NEV transportation plan for the plan area. (b) The transportation plan shall have received a prior review and the comments of the Amador County Transportation Commission and any agency having traffic law enforcement responsibilities in an entity adopting a plan.
(c) The transportation plan may include the use of a state highway, or any crossing of the highway, subject to the approval of the Department of Transportation.
1966.3. The transportation plan shall include, but need not be limited to, all of the following elements:
(a) Route selection, which includes a finding that the route will accommodate NEVs without an adverse impact upon traffic safety, and will consider, among other things, the travel needs of commuters and other users.
Bill Text - AB-584 Neighborhood electric vehicles. 9/10/21, 17:15 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=200920100AB584 Page 3 of 5 (b) Transportation interfacing, which shall include, but not be limited to, coordination with other modes of transportation so that a NEV driver may employ multiple modes of transportation in reaching a destination in the plan area.
(c) Provision for NEV-related facilities, including, but not limited to, special access points, special NEV turnouts, and NEV crossings.
(d) Provisions for parking facilities at destination locations, including, but not limited to, community commercial centers, golf courses, public areas, and parks. (e) Provisions for special paving, road markings, signage, and striping for NEV travel lanes, road crossings, parking, and circulation, as appropriate.
(f) Provisions for NEV electrical charging stations.
(g) NEV lanes for the purposes of the transportation plan shall be classified as follows:
(1) Class I NEV routes provide for a completely separate right-of-way for the use of NEVs. (2) Class II NEV routes provide for a separate striped lane adjacent to roadways with speed limits of 55 miles per hour or less.
(3) Class III NEV routes provide for shared use by NEVs with conventional vehicle traffic on streets with speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less.
1966.4. If an entity adopts a NEV transportation plan for the plan area pursuant to Section 1966.2, it shall do all of the following:
(a) Establish minimum general design criteria for the development, planning, and construction of separated NEV lanes, including, but not limited to, the design speed of the facility, the space requirements of the NEV, and roadway design criteria, if the plan envisions separated NEV lanes. (b) In cooperation with the department, establish uniform specifications and symbols for signs, markers, and traffic control devices to control NEV traffic; to warn of dangerous conditions, obstacles, or hazards; to designate the right-of-way as between NEVs, other vehicles, and bicycles, as may be applicable; to state the nature and destination of the NEV lane; and to warn pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists of the presence of NEV traffic.
(c) Submit the transportation plan to the director for approval following a review and recommendation by the California Traffic Control Devices Committee.
1966.5. If an entity adopts a NEV transportation plan for the plan area pursuant to Section 1966.2, it shall also adopt all of the following as part of the plan:
(a) NEVs eligible to use NEV lanes shall meet the safety requirements for low-speed vehicles as set forth in Section 571.500 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (b) Minimum safety criteria for NEV operators, including, but not limited to, requirements relating to NEV maintenance and NEV safety. Operators shall be required to possess a valid California driver’s license and to comply with the financial responsibility requirements established pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 16000) of Division 7 of the Vehicle Code.
(c) (1) Restrictions limiting the operation of NEVs to NEV routes identified in the transportation plan, and allowing only those NEVs that meet the safety equipment requirements specified in the plan to be operated on those routes.
(2) Any person operating a NEV in the plan area in violation of this subdivision is guilty of an infraction punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100).
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(b) The report shall include all of the following:
(1) A description of the NEV transportation plan and its elements that have been authorized up to that time. (2) An evaluation of the effectiveness of the NEV transportation plan, including its impact on traffic flows and safety.
(3) A recommendation as to whether this chapter should be terminated, continued in existence applicable solely to the County of Amador and the Cities of Jackson, Sutter Creek, and Amador City, or expanded statewide.
1966.7. This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2016, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted statute, that is enacted before January 1, 2016, deletes or extends that date.
SEC. 2. Section 21251 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:
21251. Except as provided in Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 1963), Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 1965), and Chapter 8.1 (commencing with Section 1966) of Division 2.5 of the Streets and Highways Code, and Sections 4023, 21115, and 21115.1, a low-speed vehicle is subject to all the provisions applicable to a motor vehicle, and the driver of a low-speed vehicle is subject to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a motor vehicle or other vehicle, when applicable, by this code or another code, with the exception of those provisions that, by their very nature, can have no application.
SEC. 2.5. Section 21251 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:
21251. Except as provided in Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 1963), Chapter 7.1 (commencing with Section 1964), Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 1965), and Chapter 8.1 (commencing with Section 1966) of Division 2.5 of the Streets and Highways Code, and Sections 4023, 21115, and 21115.1, a low-speed vehicle is subject to all the provisions applicable to a motor vehicle, and the driver of a low-speed vehicle is subject to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a motor vehicle or other vehicle, when applicable, by this code or another code, with the exception of those provisions that, by their very nature, can have no application.
SEC. 3. Section 21260 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:
21260. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b), or in an area where a neighborhood electric vehicle transportation plan has been adopted pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 1963), Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 1965), or Chapter 8.1 (commencing with Section 1966) of Division 2.5 of the Streets and Highways Code, the operator of a low-speed vehicle shall not operate the vehicle on any roadway with a speed limit in excess of 35 miles per hour.
(b) (1) The operator of a low-speed vehicle may cross a roadway with a speed limit in excess of 35 miles per hour if the crossing begins and ends on a roadway with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less and occurs at an intersection of approximately 90 degrees.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the operator of a low-speed vehicle shall not traverse an uncontrolled intersection with any state highway unless that intersection has been approved and authorized by the agency having primary traffic enforcement responsibilities for that crossing by a low-speed vehicle.
SEC. 3.5. Section 21260 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:
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7.1 (commencing with Section 1964), Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 1965), or Chapter 8.1 (commencing with Section 1966) of Division 2.5 of the Streets and Highways Code, the operator of a lowspeed vehicle shall not operate the vehicle on any roadway with a speed limit in excess of 35 miles per hour. (b) (1) The operator of a low-speed vehicle may cross a roadway with a speed limit in excess of 35 miles per hour if the crossing begins and ends on a roadway with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less and occurs at an intersection of approximately 90 degrees.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the operator of a low-speed vehicle shall not traverse an uncontrolled intersection with any state highway unless that intersection has been approved and authorized by the agency having primary traffic enforcement responsibilities for that crossing by a low-speed vehicle.
SEC. 4. Section 2.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 21251 of the Vehicle Code proposed by both this bill and AB 1781. It shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2011, (2) each bill amends Section 21251 of the Vehicle Code, and (3) this bill is enacted after AB 1781, in which case Section 2 of this bill shall not become operative.
SEC. 5. Section 3.5 of this bill incorporates amendments to Section 21260 of the Vehicle Code proposed by both this bill and AB 1781. It shall only become operative if (1) both bills are enacted and become effective on or before January 1, 2011, (2) each bill amends Section 21260 of the Vehicle Code, and (3) this bill is enacted after AB 1781, in which case Section 3 of this bill shall not become operative.
SEC. 6. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution.