PROJECT AND SERVICES:
On-Call NPDES/Stormwater Engineering (2024-RFP-003)
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
DATE OF PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL: 2024.10.02
Prepared for: The City of San Marino
Attn: Amber Shah, Public Works Director
Prepared by: John L. Hunter & Associates
6131 Orangethorpe Ave #300
Buena Park, CA 90620
562.726.4259 Work
562.802.2297 Fax
Cameron McCullough Hugo Garcia
Director Assistant Project Manager
[email protected] [email protected]
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Table of Contents
1. Proposal Summary ............................................................................................................................ 1
1.1. Transmittal Letter .............................................................................................................................. 1
1.2. Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.3. Qualifications and Experience ........................................................................................................... 5
1.3.1. Firm Profile .............................................................................................................................. 5
1.3.2. Relevant Firm Experience ........................................................................................................ 5
1.3.3. Summary of Municipal NPDES Services Currently or Recently Provided by JLHA .................. 6
1.3.4. Key Personnel .......................................................................................................................... 9
1.4. Resumes .......................................................................................................................................... 10
1.5. Client References ............................................................................................................................. 19
1.6. Sub-Consultants ............................................................................................................................... 19
1.7. Proposed Approach ......................................................................................................................... 20
1.8. Performance Criteria ....................................................................................................................... 23
2. Pricing Proposal............................................................................................................................... 25
2.1. Standard Rate Schedule .................................................................................................................. 25
2.2. Not-to-Exceed Annual Cost ............................................................................................................. 25
3. Financial Information ...................................................................................................................... 27
3.1. Prior Litigation/Claims ..................................................................................................................... 27
3.2. Financial and Related Information .................................................................................................. 27
3.2.1. Prior Litigation/Claims ........................................................................................................... 27
3.2.2. Insurance Broker ................................................................................................................... 27
4. Response Forms .............................................................................................................................. 46
4.1. Acceptance of Form of Professional Services Agreement ............................................................... 46
4.1.1. Modifications to Professional Services Agreement .............................................................. 46
4.2. Proposal Authorization .................................................................................................................... 46
5. Discretionary Supplemental Materials ........................................................................................... 47
5.1. Discretionary Supplemental Materials ............................................................................................ 47
5.2. Miscellaneous Procedures ............................................................................................................... 47
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1. Proposal Summary
We at John L. Hunter and Associates (JLHA) welcome the opportunity to continue providing our professional consulting services to the City of San Marino. This SOQ is prepared in response to the Request for Qualifications for On-Call NPDES/Stormwater Engineering Services (2024-RFP-003).
The timeframe of this proposal is for a period of three (3) years. The services may be extended for two (2) one-year periods. This proposal is considered valid for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of submittal.
1.1. Transmittal Letter
The following section includes a transmittal letter signed and submitted by Cameron McCullough, the person authorized to contractually obligate the firm.
October 2, 2024
Amber Shah
Public Works Director
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
Subject: Proposal for On-Call NPDES/Stormwater Engineering (2024-RFP-003) Dear Amber Shah:
We at John L. Hunter and Associates (JLHA) welcome the opportunity to continue providing our professional consulting services to the City of San Marino. This SOQ is prepared in response to the Request for Qualifications for On-Call NPDES/Stormwater Engineering Services (2024-RFP-003).
JLHA is an environmental consulting corporation that specializes in serving municipalities. We believe we are the best qualified to provide such services to the City as we currently implement Municipal NPDES water quality programs to over 40 cities in the Southland. Services provided include administration, program funding (e.g., fees, grants, and other water quality funding programs), compliance planning (e.g., WMPs, TMDLs, and statewide pollutant provisions), control measure implementation (e.g., LID review and inspections, and industrial/commercial facility inspections), and monitoring and reporting. Specific qualifications and experience are detailed in the enclosed package.
The following table lists the items included in Section 5.1.3 of the RFQ with our responses.
Identify the date of the Proposal. October 2, 2024
Identify the Respondent and the proposed
organizational team members and/or individuals,
and the legal structure of and the principals of the
firm/organization.
Table 1 below lists the key personnel for this project
and their typical project roles. See the Resumes
Section for the experience, credentials, and
education of the project team.
The Respondent is John L. Hunter and Associates,
Inc. which is a California corporation. John Hunter is
the President, Cameron McCullough is the VicePresident, and Jillian Brickey is the Secretary.
Identify the name, title, telephone and facsimile
numbers and e-mail address of the person authorized
to negotiate for and contractually obligate the
Respondent pursuant to all terms and conditions
stated in the Proposal.
Cameron McCullough, Director
562.726.4259 Work
562.802.2297 Fax
[email protected]
Identify the name, title, telephone and facsimile
numbers and e-mail address of the person to be
contacted for clarification, if different from above.
Cameron McCullough, Director
562.726.4259 Work
562.802.2297 Fax
[email protected]
Indicate that it is being submitted by the person(s)
authorized to obligate the Respondent contractually.
This transmittal letter is signed and submitted by me,
Cameron McCullough, the person authorized to
contractually obligate the firm. My signature is
included below.
Table 1. Project Team Key Personnel and Roles
Program Title Team Member Information
Project Manager
Name Cameron McCullough, MS, CPSWQ, QSD/P, IGP ToR
Roles Point of contact, manages services implementation and budget, technical focus on overall MS4 Permit compliance, reporting, and staff training Project Lead
Name Hugo Garcia, CPSWQ, CESSWI, QSD/P
Roles Point-of-contact, technical focus on field services and statewide trash requirements
Project Lead
Name Jillian Brickey, MS, CPSWQ, QSD/P, CGP ToR
Roles Technical lead on land development and public outreach Project Lead
Name Michelle Kim, MSE, CPSWQ, QSD
Roles Technical focus on WMP and TMDL compliance planning, and monitoring Principal in
Charge
Name John Hunter, PE
Roles As-needed support, with a focus on communication and negotiation with key stakeholders
Staff Engineer
Name Chris Chew, PE
Roles Plan review and engineering oversight
Senior Inspector
Name Glenn Cajar, CPESC, CESSWI, QSP, QISP
Roles Field compliance support, including investigations and inspections at construction, industrial/commercial, and municipal sites.
Senior Inspector
Name Wilson Duong, CPSWQ, CESSWI, QSD/P
Roles Field compliance support, including investigations and inspections at construction, industrial/commercial, and municipal sites.
We acknowledge receipt of any and all addenda (e.g., ADDENDUM NUMBER 1 TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS, Date: September 19, 2024) issued in association with this RFP. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or would like further information.
Sincerely,
Cameron McCullough
Director
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1.2. Executive Summary
Our experience, expertise, and understanding of the City's unique needs make us the ideal partner for this project. John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc. (JLHA) is an environmental consulting corporation founded in 1985. We specialize in assisting cities implement water quality and conservation programs, including NPDES/pollution prevention, watershed management, sewer spill prevention, water conservation, and recycling. We are uniquely qualified to provide the requested services due to our extensive experience and expertise in MS4 NPDES Permit compliance within the Greater Los Angeles area. For 25 years, we have specialized in these services, which include program administration, monitoring and reporting, program funding, compliance planning, studies, and minimum control measure implementation. In addition, our Project Team includes multiple staff members with 10 to 20+ years of experience implementing and managing local MS4 Permit Programs in LA County.
Our ability to repeatedly resolve the complex regulatory issues associated with these MS4 Permit services has resulted in a significant local client base: We currently provide MS4 NPDES services to 49 cities in LA and Orange County, 41 of which are in LA County. Working with nearly half of LA County's cities has given us the opportunity to experience and address the regulatory challenges for municipalities of all sizes and in all watershed regions.
We also understand that some MS4 Permit requirements are specific to a City’s hydrologic location. Our recent service assistance to the City gives us an unparalleled understanding of these City-specific requirements, such as those related to TMDLs for trash and dry weather bacteria. Due to our work with San Marino’s neighbors, we also participate in the same Watershed Management Groups, Watershed Management Programs, and Watershed Area Steering Committees as the City. This allows us to stay ahead of local program concerns while minimizing costs for the City.
The timeframe of these services is for a period of three (3) years. Note the proposed cost estimate for the services depends on whether Task 6, the 5-year Trash TMDL Compliance Study, will be required. If the 2024-25 Trash TMDL Compliance Report indicates a 99% or more load reduction, Task 6 will not be required, and if the Report indicates a load reduction less than 99%, then another study is required. If subsequent Reports indicate a less than 99% load reduction, then all three years of the Agreement will require Task 6. Our estimated costs for Task 6 are $22,500 per study, while the remaining tasks sum to $29,500 per year. This means that our estimated total cost over three years could range from $88,500 to $156,000, depending on the status of Task 6. Regardless, work will be on a time and materials basis.
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1.3. Qualifications and Experience
1.3.1. Firm Profile
John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc. (JLHA) is an environmental consulting corporation founded in 1985.
We specialize in assisting cities implement water quality and conservation programs. This includes NPDES/pollution prevention, watershed management, sewer spill prevention, water conservation, and recycling. Services include administration, planning, reporting, and funding, as well as inspections, engineering, monitoring, and public education.
JLHA consists of 20 full-time staff and 4 part-time staff. This includes one principal, two directors, three managers, four senior technical specialists, thirteen technical specialists, and two business administrators.
Six of our staff provide project management services, four provide engineering services, and eleven provide field inspection services.
1.3.2. Relevant Firm Experience
Our firm’s experience in Municipal NPDES begins with the inception of MS4 Permits in the 1990s. Section
1.3.3 of this SOQ includes a complete list of the MS4 NPDES services we provide to current municipal clients, as well as our years of service. These services are similar to those listed in the RFQ, and include the following:
44 cities, 4 Watershed Management Groups (WMGs): Program management or technical support, 46 cities: Field inspections, including evaluation of LID, construction, and industrial/commercial BMPs,
42 cities, 3 WMGs: Compliance reporting (e.g., MS4 NPDES Permits, TMDLs, and WMPs), 38 cities, 4 WMGs: Staff training,
35 cities, 4 WMGs: WMP/TMDL Program assistance,
38 cities: Funding assistance, including the SCW Program and grants, 31 cities: Public education,
24 cities: Plan review of LID Plans, WQMPs, and SWPPPs, 4 WMGs, 2 cities: Water quality monitoring.
The following are several similar projects in the last few years, including the relevant team member managing them:
Updating WMPs and (C)IMPs for the Lower Los Angeles River (LLAR), Lower San Gabriel River (LSGR), Nearshore (Long Beach), and Peninsula Cities WMGs. (Jillian Brickey, Michelle Kim, Cameron McCullough, John Hunter. 2021-2024.)
Representing the Cities of Glendale, Diamond Bar, and Villa Park and assisting the City of LA in MS4 NPDES compliance audits conducted by state and federal regulators. (Cameron McCullough. 2019-2024.)
Assisting three cities in the South Bay with MS4 NOVs and penalties issued by the LA Water Board. (Cameron McCullough, John Hunter. 2024.)
Preparing over 20 applications for SCWP infrastructure project funding. (Jillian Brickey, Michelle Kim, Cameron McCullough, Hugo Garcia. 2019-2024.)
Administering a grant for the Ford Park Stormwater Capture Project in Bell Gardens. (Jillian Brickey. 2023.)
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Conducting 6,000 industrial/commercial facility inspections in 20 months for the City of LA. (Cameron McCullough. 2022-2024.)
Preparing MS4 Permit guidance documents and holding training for City of LA WPD staff. (Cameron McCullough. 2023-2024.)
Training the Dominguez Channel WMG members in the CII Permit. (Cameron McCullough. 2023) Conducting trash generation studies for 24 local municipalities. (Hugo Garcia. 2019-2024) Our interagency compliance planning experience includes serving as the lead consultant for the development of the WMPs for the LLAR, LSGR, Nearshore, and Peninsula Cities WMGs. This included oversight of the development of Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Programs (CIMPs). Together the member agencies of these Watershed Groups represent 20 MS4 NPDES Permittees. We also serve as the consultant team lead for the Nearshore, LLAR, LSGR, and Peninsula Cities WMGs. Services include administering monitoring activities, overseeing the development of and submitting funding applications for SCW Program projects, preparing watershed annual reports, holding technical committee meetings, and implementing other relevant tasks such as feasibility studies.
We also represent municipal clients in WMGs for the Upper Los Angeles River, Upper San Gabriel River, Dominguez Channel, Ballona Creek, Beach Cities, and Los Cerritos Channel. Through our work in the Dominguez Channel and Los Cerritos Channel WMGs, we are versed in the requirements of the upcoming CII NPDES Permit. In Orange County we represent six municipal clients in WMG planning activities led by the Orange County Public Works.
1.3.3. Summary of Municipal NPDES Services Currently or Recently Provided by JLHA The following section includes MS4 NPDES services currently provided by JLHA to local municipalities and Watershed Management Groups.
Administrative or technical support: 48 clients. List of clients and years of experience:
Arcadia (29), Artesia (10), Baldwin Park (4), Burbank (7), Cerritos (9), Compton (4), Covina (16), Culver City (1), Diamond Bar (17), Downey (13), Fullerton (7), Glendale (11), Hawaiian Gardens (12), Hawthorne (24), Hermosa Beach (4), Inglewood (9), La Habra (13), La Mirada (7), Laguna Woods (4), Lakewood (9), Lomita (9), Long Beach (10), Los Angeles (2), Los Cerritos Channel WMG (11), Lower LA River WMG (11), Lower SG River WMG (11), Lynwood (10), Monterey Park (19), Norwalk (14), Paramount (10), Pasadena (9), Peninsula Cities WMG (11), Placentia (11), Rancho Palos Verdes (30), San Gabriel (4), San Marino (4), Seal Beach (19), Signal Hill (39), South El Monte (7), South Gate (33), South Pasadena (19), Stanton (17), Temple City (21), Torrance (0), Villa Park (11), West Covina (9), West Hollywood (29), Whittier (10).
Field inspections: 46 clients. List of clients and years of experience:
Arcadia (29), Artesia (10), Baldwin Park (4), Buena Park (3), Cerritos (9), Compton (4), Covina (16), Culver City (1), Diamond Bar (17), Downey (13), Fullerton (7), Glendale (11), Hawaiian Gardens (12), Hawthorne (24), Hermosa Beach (4), Inglewood (9), La Habra (13), La Mirada (7), Laguna Woods (4), Lakewood (9), Lomita (9), Long Beach (10), Los Angeles (2), Lynwood (10), Manhattan Beach (14), Monterey Park (19), Norwalk (14), Paramount (10), Pasadena (9), Pico Rivera (8), Placentia (11), Rancho Palos Verdes (30), San Gabriel (4), San Marino (4), Santa Fe Springs (8), Seal Beach (19), Signal Hill (39), South El Monte (7), South Gate (33), South Pasadena (19), Stanton (17), Temple City (21), Villa Park (11), West Covina (9), West Hollywood (29), Whittier (10).
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Compliance reporting: 45 clients. List of clients and years of experience:
Arcadia (29), Artesia (10), Baldwin Park (4), Burbank (7), Cerritos (9), Compton (4), Covina (16), Culver City (1), Diamond Bar (17), Downey (13), Fullerton (7), Glendale (11), Hawaiian Gardens (12), Hawthorne (24), Hermosa Beach (4), Inglewood (9), La Habra (13), La Mirada (7), Lakewood (9), Lomita (9), Long Beach (10), Lower LA River WMG (11), Lower SG River WMG (11), Lynwood (10), Monterey Park (19), Norwalk (14), Paramount (10), Pasadena (9), Peninsula Cities WMG (11), Pico Rivera (8), Placentia (11), Rancho Palos Verdes (30), San Gabriel (4), San Marino (4), Seal Beach (19), Signal Hill (39), South El Monte (7), South Gate (33), South Pasadena (19), Stanton (17), Temple City (21), Villa Park (11), West Covina (9), West Hollywood (29), Whittier (10).
Staff training: 42 clients. List of clients and years of experience:
Arcadia (29), Artesia (10), Compton (4), Covina (16), Culver City (1), Diamond Bar (17), Downey (13), Fullerton (7), Glendale (11), Hawaiian Gardens (12), Hawthorne (24), Hermosa Beach (4), Inglewood (9), La Habra (13), Lomita (9), Long Beach (10), Los Angeles (2), Los Cerritos Channel WMG (11), Lower LA River WMG (11), Lower SG River WMG (11), Lynwood (10), Monterey Park (19), Norwalk (14), Paramount (10), Pasadena (9), Peninsula Cities WMG (11), Pico Rivera (8), Placentia (11), Rancho Palos Verdes (30), San Gabriel (4), San Marino (4), Seal Beach (19), Signal Hill (39), South El Monte (7), South Gate (33), South Pasadena (19), Stanton (17), Temple City (21), Villa Park (11), West Covina (9), West Hollywood (29), Whittier (10).
Trash TMDL or Trash Provisions compliance: 41 clients. List of clients and years of experience:
Arcadia (29), Artesia (10), Burbank (7), Cerritos (9), Compton (4), Culver City (1), Diamond Bar (17), Downey (13), Fullerton (7), Glendale (11), Hawaiian Gardens (12), Hawthorne (24), Hermosa Beach (4), Inglewood (9), La Habra (13), La Mirada (7), Lakewood (9), Lomita (9), Long Beach (10), Lynwood (10), Monterey Park (19), Norwalk (14), Paramount (10), Pasadena (9), Pico Rivera (8), Placentia (11), Rancho Palos Verdes (30), Rolling Hills (15), San Gabriel (4), San Marino (4), Seal Beach (19), Signal Hill (39), South El Monte (7), South Gate (33), South Pasadena (19), Stanton (17), Temple City (21), Villa Park (11), West Covina (9), West Hollywood (29), Whittier (10).
WMP or project planning: 39 clients. List of clients and years of experience:
Arcadia (29), Artesia (10), Baldwin Park (4), Burbank (7), Cerritos (9), Covina (16), Culver City (1), Diamond Bar (17), Downey (13), Glendale (11), Hawaiian Gardens (12), Hawthorne (24), Hermosa Beach (4), Inglewood (9), La Mirada (7), Lakewood (9), Lomita (9), Long Beach (10), Los Cerritos Channel WMG (11), Lower LA River WMG (11), Lower SG River WMG (11), Lynwood (10), Monterey Park (19), Norwalk (14), Paramount (10), Pasadena (9), Peninsula Cities WMG (11), Pico Rivera (8), Rancho Palos Verdes (30), San Gabriel (4), San Marino (4), Signal Hill (39), South El Monte (7), South Gate (33), South Pasadena (19), Temple City (21), West Covina (9), West Hollywood (29), Whittier (10).
Funding assistance: 38 clients. List of clients and years of experience:
Arcadia (29), Artesia (10), Baldwin Park (4), Cerritos (9), Compton (4), Culver City (1), Diamond Bar (17), Downey (13), Fullerton (7), Glendale (11), Hawaiian Gardens (12), Hawthorne (24), Hermosa Beach (4), Inglewood (9), La Habra (13), La Mirada (7), Lakewood (9), Lomita (9), Long Beach (10), Lynwood (10), On-Call NPDES/Stormwater Engineering (2024-RFP-003) October 2, 2024 P a g e 8
Monterey Park (19), Norwalk (14), Paramount (10), Pasadena (9), Pico Rivera (8), Placentia (11), Rancho Palos Verdes (30), San Gabriel (4), San Marino (4), Signal Hill (39), South El Monte (7), South Gate (33), South Pasadena (19), Stanton (17), Temple City (21), West Covina (9), West Hollywood (29), Whittier (10).
Public Outreach: 31 clients. List of clients and years of experience:
Arcadia (29), Artesia (10), Baldwin Park (4), Culver City (1), Diamond Bar (17), Downey (13), Glendale (11), Hawaiian Gardens (12), Hawthorne (24), Hermosa Beach (4), Inglewood (9), Lomita (9), Long Beach (10), Lynwood (10), Monterey Park (19), Norwalk (14), Paramount (10), Pico Rivera (8), Placentia (11), Rancho Palos Verdes (30), San Gabriel (4), Seal Beach (19), Signal Hill (39), South El Monte (7), South Gate (33), South Pasadena (19), Stanton (17), Temple City (21), Villa Park (11), West Covina (9), Whittier (10).
Plan review: 24 clients. List of clients and years of experience:
Arcadia (29), Covina (16), Culver City (1), Diamond Bar (17), Downey (13), Laguna Woods (4), Lakewood (9), Lynwood (10), Monterey Park (19), Norwalk (14), Pasadena (9), Pico Rivera (8), Placentia (11), Rancho Palos Verdes (30), Santa Fe Springs (8), Seal Beach (19), Signal Hill (39), South El Monte (7), South Gate (33), Stanton (17), Villa Park (11), West Covina (9), West Hollywood (29), Whittier (10).
Monitoring oversight: 6 clients. List of clients and years of experience:
Compton (4), Long Beach (10), Los Cerritos Channel WMG (11), Lower LA River WMG (11), Lower SG River WMG (11), Peninsula Cities WMG (11).
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1.3.4. Key Personnel
Table 2 lists the day-to-day key personnel for this project and their typical project roles. See the Resumes Section for the experience, credentials, and education of the project team. Note, all staff operate out of JLHA’s office at 6131 Orangethorpe Ave, Suite 300, in Buena Park, California.
We do not anticipate the need to enlist the assistance of sub-consultants to fulfill the scope of services. If it is determined that a subconsultant is needed to provide a specialized task, the City will be notified prior to approval.
Table 2. Project Team Key Personnel and Roles
Program Title Team Member Information
Project
Manager
Name Cameron McCullough, MS, CPSWQ, QSD/P, IGP ToR
Address 6131 Orangethorpe Ave, Suite 300, Buena Park, CA 90620 Telephone 562.726.4259
State of Residence California
Roles
Point-of-contact, manages services implementation and budget, technical focus on overall MS4 Permit compliance, reporting and staff training
Project Lead
Name Hugo Garcia, CPSWQ, CESSWI, QSD/P
Address 6131 Orangethorpe Ave, Suite 300, Buena Park, CA 90620 Telephone 562.567.8676
State of Residence California
Roles Point-of-contact, technical focus on field services and statewide trash requirements
Project Lead
Name Jillian Brickey, MS, CPSWQ, QSD/P, CGP ToR
Address 6131 Orangethorpe Ave, Suite 300, Buena Park, CA 90620 Telephone 562.623.5081
State of Residence California
Roles Technical lead on land development and public outreach Project Lead
Name Michelle Kim, MSE, CPSWQ, QSD
Address 6131 Orangethorpe Ave, Suite 300, Buena Park, CA 90620 Telephone 562.623.5101
State of Residence California
Roles Technical focus on WMP and TMDL compliance planning, and monitoring
Principal in
Charge
Name John Hunter, PE
Address 6131 Orangethorpe Ave, Suite 300, Buena Park, CA 90620 Telephone 310.344.8650
State of Residence California
California licensed
Architect/Engineer License Number: 4724, License Type: Chemical Engineer Roles As-needed support, with a focus on communication and negotiation with key stakeholders
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Staff Engineer
Name Chris Chew, PE
Address 6131 Orangethorpe Ave, Suite 300, Buena Park, CA 90620 Telephone 909.938.2429
State of Residence California
California licensed
Architect/Engineer License Number: 47147, License Type: Civil Engineer Roles Plan review and engineering oversight
Senior
Inspector
Name Glenn Cajar, CPESC, CESSWI, QSP, QISP
Address 6131 Orangethorpe Ave, Suite 300, Buena Park, CA 90620 Telephone 562.645.3114
State of Residence California
Roles Field compliance support, including investigations and inspections at construction, industrial/commercial, and municipal sites.
Senior
Inspector
Name Wilson Duong, CPSWQ, CESSWI, QSD/P
Address 6131 Orangethorpe Ave, Suite 300, Buena Park, CA 90620 Telephone 562.265.9650
State of Residence California
Roles Field compliance support, including investigations and inspections at construction, industrial/commercial, and municipal sites.
In addition to the examples of the Project Team’s recent experience listed in Section 1.3.2, the Team Members have many years of experience managing and implementing the day-to-day requirements of the MS4 Permit Program. Some highlights of the Team’s programmatic experience includes the following:
Jillian Brickey, Michelle Kim, Cameron McCullough, Hugo Garcia, and John Hunter provide program management, WMP/TMDL assistance, and SCWP/funding assistance services for all of our municipal clients, each serving as the lead for separate clients. Jillian, Michelle, Cameron, and Hugo have prepared hundreds of MS4 and TMDL compliance reports and SCW financial reports.
Jillian, Michelle, Cameron, Hugo, Glenn Cajar, and Wilson Duong have provided hundreds of staff training sessions.
Jillian, Michelle, and Chris Chew have reviewed hundreds of LID Plans and SWPPPs. Glenn Cajar and Wilson Duong have conducted thousands of BMP inspections. Cameron and Hugo have managed over 100 trash studies. Cameron and Jillian have assisted in 10 MS4 Permit program audits.
1.4. Resumes
The following section includes the resumes and certifications of key JLHA personnel.
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Cameron McCullough, CPSWQ, QSD/P, IGP ToR
Project Manager
Cameron McCullough has 20 years of experience in the
environmental compliance field, specializing in municipal surface water quality. His experience includes municipal NPDES, TMDL, and SSO control programs administration and implementation, funding—including the Safe, Clean Water Program, compliance planning, staff training, and representing client interests in interactions with regulators and other stakeholders.
Recent experience and qualifications
Mr. McCullough currently serves as a contracted project manager and primary contact for nine local cities’ surface water quality programs and provides as-needed general technical assistance to 28 local cities. Programs administered include those for state NPDES stormwater discharge permits (MS4, IGP, CGP), state non-stormwater discharge permits and orders (e.g., sanitary sewer overflows and drinking water system discharges), and local ordinances related to these programs (e.g., for the Safe, Clean Water Program, stormwater and urban runoff pollution prevention, and FOG/Industrial Waste Control). The table below lists specific clients, roles, and tasks for relevant contracted services.
Relevant Experience Currently or Recently Provided
Project Manager for contracted Municipal NPDES Program implementation assistance Clients Arcadia, Burbank, Glendale, Inglewood, South El Monte, South Pasadena, Stanton, Villa Park, and West Covina (9 cities total)
Tasks Varies per client, including client representation with watershed groups and regulators, program administration, WMP/TMDL/trash prohibition compliance planning, training, reporting, studies, and oversight of control programs such as inspections and public outreach.
Budget $600,000/year total
Lead Technical Support for as-needed Municipal NPDES technical assistance Clients The clients listed above, as well as Artesia, Baldwin Park, Compton, Covina, Diamond Bar, Downey, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Lomita, Long Beach, Monterey Park, Norwalk, Paramount, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, RPV, Temple City, West Hollywood, and Whittier (28 total) Tasks Varies per client, including but not limited to staff training, NPDES Permit compliance inquiries, and assistance with strategic WMP/TMDL compliance planning.
Lead Technical Support for contracted Safe, Clean Water Program (SCWP) implementation assistance Clients The 28 clients listed above, and Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, and Lynwood (31 total) Tasks Varies per client, including Annual Plan and Expenditure Report development and preparation, and general technical assistance. For Burbank (2020), Diamond Bar (2020), and South Pasadena (2 in 2020, 1 in 2021), tasks included project concept planning and TRP application preparation.
Project Manager for Watershed Management Group Reporting and WMP Adaptive Management Clients Agencies within the Lower LA River and Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Management Groups Tasks Administering the preparation and adaptive management of WMPs and watershed reporting.
Client Representation for NPDES Program Audits
Clients Diamond Bar (2019), Glendale (‘20), Seal Beach (‘10, ‘06), Stanton (‘14, ‘10), Villa Park (‘19) Tasks Represented cities in MS4 NPDES Permit compliance audits from Cal EPA and Federal EPA. 20 years of project experience
Education
M.S., Applied Mathematics, CSULB
B.S., Physics, CSULB
Certifications
CPSWQ, EnviroCert (#0842)
QSD/QSP, CASQA (#22706)
IGP Trainer of Record, CASQA (#079)
Affiliations
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Society for Industrial & Applied Math
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Hugo Garcia, CPSWQ, CESSWI, QSD/P
Assistant Project Manager
Hugo Garcia has 12 years of experience with John L. Hunter & Associates, specializing in NPDES and Industrial Waste/FOG Control regulations. His experiences include implementation of Municipal NPDES Programs for Industrial/Commercial Facilities, Development Construction, Municipal Activities, Planning and Land Development, Public Information and Participation, and Illicit Connections & Illicit Discharge Elimination Programs. In addition, Hugo provides TMDL implementation and reporting, and serves as JLHA’s lead GIS Specialist.
Recent Experience and Project Qualifications
Mr. Garcia currently serves as both a Senior Project Analyst and Compliance Specialist whose responsibilities include providing assistance with the implementation of several Watershed Management Programs in Los Angeles and Orange County, as well as conducting stormwater compliance inspections (e.g., La Habra, and South Gate). Specific examples of recent experience and project qualifications include:
Assisting with the development, implementation, and compliance reporting components of Trash TMDLs for the Cities of Alhambra, Arcadia, Burbank, Downey, Glendale, Inglewood, Long Beach, Lomita, Lynwood, Monterey Park, Paramount, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, Rancho Palos Verdes, Signal Hill, South El Monte, South Gate, South Pasadena, Temple City, and West Hollywood. Assisting with the development of the Lower Los Angeles River Watershed Management Group Trash Monitoring Reporting Plan (TMRP), Trash Minimum Frequency of Assessment and Collection (MFAC/BMP) Programs for the Cities of Arcadia, Burbank, Downey, Glendale, Long Beach, Pasadena, and Pico Rivera, and Plastic Pellet Management Programs (PMRPs) for the Cities of Arcadia, Burbank, Glendale, Monterey Park, Pasadena, San Gabriel, South El Monte, South Pasadena, and Temple City. Assisting with Industrial General NPDES Stormwater Permit compliance activities and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) for municipal facilities located in the Cities of Laguna Beach, La Mirada, San Gabriel, Signal Hill, and West Covina.
Conducting over 3,000 NPDES compliance inspections at industrial/commercial facilities (e.g., food facilities, automotive repair facilities, and facilities subject to the Industrial General Permit) and construction sites.
Developing and maintaining GIS databases of 1) potential sites for low impact development (LID) retrofit projects to comply with various Watershed Management Programs, 2) catch basin retrofit locations to comply with Trash TMDLs and the statewide Trash Provisions, and 3) MS4 outfall and nonstormwater discharges locations to comply with Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Programs (CIMPs).
Reviewing preliminary plumbing plans for new development and tenant improvement projects at Industrial Waste/FOG facilities in the cities of Arcadia, Signal Hill, South El Monte, South Gate, and Stanton.
Assisting with the review of small site Low Impact Development (LID) plans for conformance with cityspecific LID standards for the Cities of Signal Hill, South Gate, and West Hollywood. Developing retrofit opportunity inventories for multi-watershed/multi-jurisdictional grants.
Education
B.S., Environmental Science, UCR
Certifications and Training
CPSWQ, EnviroCert (#1183)
CESSWI, EnviroCert (#4769)
QSD/P, CASQA (#27064)
Professional Certificate in GIS
Basic Inspector Academy, Cal EPA
Spanish fluency
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Jillian Brickey, MS, CPSWQ, QSD/P, CGP ToR
Project Manager
Jillian Brickey has 18 years of experience in environmental management, specializing in stormwater and watershed
management and water conservation. Her relevant experiences include implementing and managing NPDES municipal Permit programs for Low Impact Development, Development Construction, and TMDL/watershed management. Tasks include includes plan review and approval, reporting, training municipal staff in program implementation, and representing client interests in interactions with regulators and other stakeholders.
Recent Experience and Project Qualifications
Municipal NPDES Permit Management: Ms. Brickey serves as a Programs Manager of municipal NPDES Permit programs for multiple cities throughout the Southland. NPDES Permits managed include all elements of the MS4 and CGP Permits, including erosion/sediment control and Low Impact Development (LID) for construction projects, and TMDL implementation for water bodies impaired by trash, metals, toxics, and bacteria. Through these management activities, she has:
Represented cities in MS4 NPDES Permit New Development compliance audits from the Regional Water Quality Control Board. (Seal Beach: 2010, 2015, Stanton: 2010). Developed TMDL compliance plans for Metals, Toxics, Bacteria, and Trash. (Lower Los Angeles River, Lower San Gabriel River, Long Beach Nearshore Watersheds: 2013-2016.) Served as primary contact with clients and represented their interests when interacting with regulators. (Covina, La Habra, Seal Beach, South Pasadena, Stanton, Pasadena, West Hollywood). Developed Stormwater Quality Management Programs (Seal Beach: 2011), LID compliance guideline documents (Gateway cities, 2014), and LID ordinances (2014). Held CGP QSD/QSP training as a CGP ToR (Pasadena, 2016) and led over one hundred municipal training sessions in MS4 and CGP Permits. (Over 20 municipal clients: 2008-2016). Reviewed on behalf of municipal clients hundreds of LID Plans, WQMPs, and SWPPPs and verified proper installation and maintenance of hundreds of LID BMPs.
Supervised JLHA plan checking staff.
Watershed Management: Ms. Brickey served as a Project Manager for the development of the WMPs for the Lower Los Angeles River and Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Groups (2013-2016). The WMPs were developed by MS4 Permittees with shared watershed boundaries, with the objective of achieving surface water quality standards. Tasks included evaluating existing control measures and developing new control measures and compliance schedules to achieve water quality standards. She also oversaw the development and implementation of LID ordinances as required by the WMP development process. This included preparing a LID Ordinance Equivalency Demonstration for the City of Long Beach.
She has also led multi-jurisdictional workshops and technical committees on watershed management program implementation, and engaged with Regional Water Quality Control Board members, staff, and non-governmental organizations in support of contested issues regarding the watershed management compliance approach. Through representation of municipal clients’ stakeholder interests, Ms. Brickey has also participated in the development of watershed management programs and monitoring programs for the Upper Los Angeles River, Upper San Gabriel River, and Peninsula Cities Watershed Groups (2013-present).
18 Years of Experience in Water Quality
Education
M.S., Environmental Science, CSUF
B.S., Zoology, Cal State Poly Pomona
Certifications
CPSWQ, EnviroCert (#0845)
QSD/QSP, CASQA (#22731)
CGP Trainer of Record, CASQA
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Michelle Kim, MSE, CPSWQ, QSD
Project Engineer
Michelle Kim has 17 years of experience in the water
quality industry, which includes potable water,
wastewater, and stormwater. Michelle serves as a
Project Manager and technical lead on various
stormwater infrastructure projects for municipalities
involving planning, review, implementation, and
funding (including the Safe Clean Water Program).
Her relevant experiences and tasks include
implementing and managing NPDES municipal
permit provisions such as watershed management
and TMDL compliance, Best Management Practices
(BMPs) and Low Impact Development (LID) for planning and land development, construction, industrial/commercial activities, and public information and participation. She is also involved in the development and review of Watershed Management Programs (WMPs), Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs), and LID Plans. Her experience also includes compliance planning, staff training, and representing client interests in interactions with regulators and other stakeholders.
Michelle’s client-specific responsibilities at JLHA include:
Reviewing LID Plans following the standards of the Los Angeles County area-wide MS4 Permit for the Cities of Covina, Diamond Bar, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Long Beach, Lynwood, Monterey Park, Norwalk, Pasadena, Rancho Palos Verdes, Santa Fe Springs, Signal Hill, South El Monte, South Gate, West Covina, West Hollywood, and Whittier.
Reviewing WQMPs following the standards of the North Orange County area-wide MS4 Permit for the Cities of La Habra, Placentia, Seal Beach, Stanton, and Villa Park. (WQMPs are the Orange Countyequivalent of Los Angeles County’s LID Plans.) Serving as point-of-contact with project engineers for the LID Plan and WQMP review process. Conducting post-construction BMP verification inspections. Conducting training to municipal staff on LID.
Assisting in municipal TMDL compliance activities, including the preparation of Trash TMDL studies and compliance reports, and Bacteria TMDL studies and Load Reduction Strategy reports. Assisting in MS4 Permit Project Management for the Cities of Diamond Bar, Downey, La Mirada, Long Beach, Lynwood, Monterey Park, Pico Rivera, Temple City, and Whittier. Tasks include serving as a point-of-contact with city staff, representing city interests at watershed meetings and other NPDESrelated meetings and hearings, and preparing Annual Reports. Assisting in Watershed Management efforts under the LA County area-wide MS4 Permit. This includes management of the Lower Los Angeles River Watershed Management Group (WMG), Lower San Gabriel River WMG, and Long Beach Nearshore WMG. Tasks include administering meetings, managing subcontractors, representing the groups in interactions with regulators, and preparing compliance reports, such as Watershed Annual Reports, WMP Progress Reports, and Adaptive Management reports.
17 years of project experience
Education
M.S., Civil Engineering, Loyola Marymount
B.S., Environmental Science, UC Berkeley
B.A., Public Health, UC Berkeley
Certifications
CPSWQ, EnviroCert (#1134)
QSD, CASQA (#26504)
EIT, NCEES (#141554)
Grade 3 Laboratory Analyst, CWEA (#130133001)
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John L. Hunter, PE
Principal
Mr. Hunter serves as the Principal of JLHA. He has over 30 years of experience in municipal environmental programs and currently oversees or otherwise assists with: (1)
elements of over 40 separate municipal NPDES programs
that covers sub-programs such as: watershed and
stormwater management, TMDL implementation, plan
reviews, industrial and construction inspections, training, O&M activities, public outreach, and monitoring and
reporting; (2) elements of 30 municipal Safe, Clean Water Programs, (3) eleven municipal FOG or Industrial Waste programs encompassing permitting, inspections and enforcement; (4) six municipal Used Oil Recycling programs; (5) three municipal Beverage Container Recycling programs; and (6) two water conservation programs.
Related Experience
Representation, Advocacy, and Leadership
Since May 2016, Mr. Hunter has served as the chair for the LA Permit Group, which facilitates discussions and provides area wide Permit updates to affected parties within LA County that are under the Regional MS4 NPDES Permit. He coordinates this role with staff from the County of Los Angeles, as well as other Permit stakeholders.
Historically, he has also chaired the Los Angeles River Watershed Management Committee and the Santa Monica Bay Bacterial TMDL J7 Subcommittee.
For decades Mr. Hunter has regularly represented client interests in meetings with Regional Board staff and members, most recently regarding topics such WMPs, CIMPs, TMDLs, trash provisions, and other new Permit mandates. Most recently this included providing written and oral comments on the 2021 Regional MS4 NPDES Permit on behalf of the Lower San Gabriel River and Lower LA River Watershed Management Groups.
Through these experiences, Mr. Hunter has played a leadership role in the continued countywide development and implementation of the Municipal NPDES Program in the LA Region.
Watershed Management and Safe, Clean Water Program
Mr. Hunter serves as the Principal-in-Charge for contracted program administration and implementation assistance to the Lower Los Angeles River Watershed Group, the Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Group, the Peninsula Cities Watershed Group, and the Long Beach Near-shore watersheds. Services overseen include preparation and adaptive management of the WMPs, CIMP monitoring, annual compliance reporting, project concept planning, and SCWP application preparation. This includes presenting SCWP funding projects to the Watershed Area Steering Committees (WASCs). He also participates as needed in the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Group, the Dominguez Channel Watershed Group, and the Los Cerritos Channel Watershed Group.
Total Maximum Daily Loads and NPDES Permit Implementation Mr. Hunter oversaw development of the Reach 1 Metals TMDL Implementation Plan on behalf of nine local agencies. The Plan was used as a source document for the Compliance Schedule in the Lower LA River WMP.
He has also administered Trash TMDL studies and associated compliance reports for 19 cities, and continues to oversee the development and implementation of the federally required NPDES Municipal Permit Minimum Control Measures for over 30 cities.
Over 30 years of project experience
Education
B.S. Chemical Engineering, CSULB
B.S. Biological Sciences, UCI
Certifications and Licenses
CA Professional Chemical Engineer, 4724
CA Registered Environmental Assessor, 0900
CA Hazardous Substance Removal, A3382
CA General Engineering License, A-582340
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Chris Chew, PE, QSD
Staff Civil Engineer
Overview
Mr. Chew serves as a Staff Civil Engineer. He has over 20 years of municipal experience reviewing structural and architectural plans. His specialty lies in reviewing such plans for compliance with Permits (including MS4), City ordinances (including LID and Green Streets /Erosion Control), Building Codes, and other State Laws.
Education
M.S. Civil Engineering, Texas Tech University
B.S. Civil Engineering, Texas Tech University
Certifications and Licenses
CA Professional Civil Engineer (#47147)
Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD)
Related Experience
With JLHA (Starting 2021)
Reviews structural and architectural plans and residential and large and complicated buildings for compliance with the MS4 Permit, City Ordinances and State Law.
Interacts with developers to facilitate completion of their projects. Code Consultant.
City of Glendale, Principal Civil Engineer (2015-2020)
Supervise and manage the Land Development, GIS, Surveying, Real Property, Stormwater and Wastewater Sections.
Supervise and manage the review of grading and public improvement plans, encroachment plans, subdivision maps, covenant and agreements, street vacations and dedications. Update City’s ordinances relating to engineering requirements in the Glendale Municipal Code, Glendale Building Code and Low Impact Development Ordinance.
Review development plans for construction and code compliance. Represent the City of Glendale in meetings with other public agencies relating to wastewater and stormwater issues.
Manage and implement the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. Responsible for the management of the Wastewater contracts with City of Los Angeles relating to the Amalgamated System and the Los Angeles Glendale Water Reclamation Plant. Manage wastewater rate study involving cost of service analysis. Solicit, prepare, and manage professional service agreements. Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other City staffs on development projects. Review City Council’s staff report submittals.
Review and evaluate employee’s job performance.
City of Glendale, Senior Civil Engineer (2009-2015)
Supervise and manage the Land Development, GIS, and Surveying Groups. Review development plans for construction and code compliance. Determine requirements for subdivisions, grading permits, construction permits and bonds. Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other City staffs on development projects. Review Council’s staff report submittals.
Response to citizen’s requests and complaints.
Manage the construction of federally funded slope repair project and supervise the analysis and reports on disputed construction costs, procedures, bids, and contract. Oversee preparation and revision of maps, surveys, wastewater records, and the storage and filing of various records and project files.
Develop a handbook that describes the permitting procedures for various permits. Review and evaluate employee’s job performance.
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Glenn Cajar, CPESC, CESSWI, QSP, QISP
Senior Inspector
Glenn Cajar has nine years of experience with John L. Hunter & Associates, specializing in municipal surface water quality and conservation regulations. His experiences include work in 1) the Municipal NPDES Programs for Industrial/Commercial Facilities, Construction, Public Outreach, and Illicit Discharge Elimination, 2) spill prevention through the Industrial Waste and Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Control Programs, and 3) conservation through statewide drought emergency
regulations and the Clean Bay Restaurant (CBR) Program in the Santa Monica Bay.
Recent Experience and Project Qualifications
Glenn currently serves as an Environmental Compliance Specialist II. Specific examples of recent and relevant experience under this role include the following:
NPDES
● Conducting NPDES compliance inspections at industrial/commercial facilities (e.g., food facilities, automotive facilities, and facilities subject to the NPDES Industrial General Permit) ● Assisting facilities under the NPDES Industrial General Permit with permitting and compliance. ● Conducting NPDES compliance inspections at construction sites, including those under the NPDES Construction General Permit.
● Serving as a QSP under the Construction General Permit. (Long Beach) ● Assisting industrial businesses with SB 205 compliance. ● Training municipal staff in the illicit discharge component of the Municipal NPDES Permit. (Signal Hill) ● Training municipal staff in the Drinking Water Systems NPDES Permit. (Signal Hill) ● Preparing NPDES permit applications under the Drinking Water Systems NPDES Permit. (Several Cities) ● Assisting with the implementation of Trash TMDL field studies, including the DGR and MFAC studies. ● Developing educational materials for use by municipal staff, industrial/commercial businesses, and construction site operators.
Industrial Waste and FOG
● Conducting Industrial Waste and FOG inspections at industrial and commercial facilities. (Several cities)
● Assisting with implementation and processing of Industrial Waste/FOG program permitting. (Signal Hill)
● Assisting with implementation of Industrial Waste/FOG program fee recovery billing. (Signal Hill) ● Assisting with reviewing preliminary plumbing plans for new development and tenant improvement projects at Industrial Waste/FOG facilities. (Signal Hill).
Conservation
● Conducting water conservation inspections. (Seal Beach) ● Assisting in the program management of the Clean Bay Restaurant (CBR) Program and conducting CBR inspections at restaurants. The CBR Program incorporates solid waste recycling requirements, as well as NPDES and FOG requirements.
Education
B.S., Earth and Environmental Science, UCI
Certifications and Training
CPESC, EnviroCert
CESSWI, EnviroCert
QSP, CASQA
QISP, CASQA
Basic Inspector Academy, Cal EPA
Spanish fluency
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Wilson Duong, CPSWQ, CESSWI, QSD/P
Senior Inspector
Wilson Duong has eight years of experience with John L. Hunter & Associates, specializing in NPDES and Industrial Waste/FOG Control regulations. His experiences include implementation of Municipal NPDES Programs for Industrial/Commercial Facilities, Development Construction, Public Information and Participation, and Illicit Connections & Illicit Discharge Elimination Programs. In addition, Wilson provides TMDL implementation and reporting, and serves as one of JLHA’s GIS Specialists.
Recent Experience and Project Qualifications
Mr. Duong currently serves as an Environmental Senior Compliance Specialist whose responsibilities include implementing compliance inspection programs for stormwater, industrial waste, and fats, oils, grease (FOG), as well as providing assistance with the implementation of several Watershed Management Programs in Los Angeles and Orange County, Specific examples of recent experience and project qualifications include:
● Conducting industrial waste and FOG inspections at industrial/commercial facilities (e.g., food service establishments, food processing, manufacturing, and automotive body/repair/wash). ● Assisting with implementation and processing of Industrial Waste/FOG program permitting. (Covina, El Monte, South El Monte).
● Assisting with implementation of Industrial Waste/FOG program fee recovery billing. (South El Monte). ● Assisting with reviewing preliminary plumbing plans for new development and tenant improvement projects at Industrial Waste/FOG facilities. (South El Monte). ● Conducting NPDES compliance inspections at industrial/commercial facilities (e.g., food facilities, automotive facilities, and facilities subject to the Industrial General Permit), and construction sites. ● Assisting with implementation of Senate Bill 205 (Business Licenses: Storm Water Discharge Compliance). (Artesia, La Mirada, Long Beach, Pico Rivera, Signal Hill, Stanton, West Covina). ● Training and supervising new JLHA inspectors on proper inspection procedures for the NPDES, and Industrial Waste/FOG programs.
● Developing and maintaining inspection facility databases for the NPDES, and Industrial Waste/FOG programs
● Assisting with the implementation component of Trash TMDLs. (Burbank, Monterey Park). ● Assisting with the implementation component of the Lower Los Angeles River Trash Minimum Frequency of Assessment and Collection (MFAC/BMP) Programs. (Burbank, Glendale, Long Beach, Pico Rivera).
● Assisting with the development of GIS-based implementation plans to comply with the Statewide Trash Provisions for 22 local municipalities.
● Developing and maintaining GIS databases of 1) potential sites for low impact development (LID) retrofit projects to comply with various Watershed Management Programs.
Education
B.S., Environmental Science, UCR
Certifications and Training
CPSWQ, EnviroCert (#1548)
CESSWI, EnviroCert (#5626)
QSD/P, CASQA (#28450)
Basic Inspector Academy, Cal EPA
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1.5. Client References
Table 3 is a list of client references we have provided similar scope of services. Additional references are available at the request of the City.
Table 3. References
Agency Name Data Field Reference Information
Monterey Park
2005-Present
(Ongoing)
Description of Project
and Services Performed
MS4 NPDES Permit programs including SCWP assistance,
compliance reporting, training, field
(construction/industrial/commercial) inspections, TMDL
assistance (DGR study), IC/ID investigation, LID plan review, and FOG/IW Program assistance
Client Contact/Title Ziad Mazboudi, Engineering Manager Address 320 W Newmark Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Telephone 626.532.2018
Key Staff on the Project Cameron McCullough, Michelle Kim, Hugo Garcia Pasadena
2015-Present
(Ongoing)
Description of Project
and Services Performed
MS4 NPDES Permit programs including SCWP assistance,
compliance reporting, training, field
(construction/industrial/commercial) inspections, TMDL
assistance (DGR study), IC/ID investigation, and LID plan review
Client Contact/Title Dawn Petschauer, Stormwater Program Administrator Address 100 N Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Telephone 626.744.3929
Key Staff on the Project Cameron McCullough, Jillian Brickey South Pasadena
2005-Present
(Ongoing)
Description of Project
and Services Performed
MS4 NPDES Permit programs including SCWP assistance,
compliance reporting, training, field
(construction/industrial/commercial) inspections, TMDL
assistance (DGR study), and IC/ID investigation
Client Contact/Title Ted Gerber, Director of Public Works Address 1414 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Telephone 626.403.7240
Key Staff on the Project Cameron McCullough, Hugo Garcia
1.6. Sub-Consultants
We do not anticipate the need to enlist the assistance of sub-consultants to fulfill the scope of services. If it is determined that a subconsultant is needed to provide a specialized task, the City will be notified prior to approval.
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1.7. Proposed Approach
Tables 4 list the services listed on the Scope of Services section of the RFQ, and include information that describes the scope of work and approach for completing the scope.
Table 4. Approach to Services
RFQ Task Description
1 Assist with the preparation, review, and submission of Safe, Clean Water (SCW) Municipal Program Annual Plans and Annual Reports. Work with City staff to identify potential projects/programs that can utilize SCW funds.
We provide this service to over 30 clients in LA County. Our approach is to request Annual Plan and Annual Expenditure Report information from City staff. We will review the responses with City staff and incorporate comments into a Draft Annual Plan and Draft Annual Expenditure Report. Our comments will include identifying and providing solutions to any issues that could result in noncompliance with the District's Fund Transfer Agreement.
We will update the SCWP Reporting Module database and based on available data we will prepare responses to program status and assessment elements of the Draft Annual Plan and Annual Expenditure Report. We will submit the Annual Plan and Annual Expenditure Report prior to the final deadline due April 1st and December 31st, respectively.
We will also assist in identifying potential projects and programs that can utilize SCW funds.
Our experience providing this service to so many cities has given us insight into the diverse range of projects and programs eligible for SCW funding. Should the City decide to apply for a SCW Regional Program application, we are available to prepare draft documents with sufficient time for city review and comment prior to final submittal. We are also available to assist in administering SCW Program agreements, including compliance with SCWP Program requirements, preparation, and submission of supporting documents and coordination. 2 Assist with the preparation, review, and submission of annual reports to regulatory agencies as required by the MS4 permit. This may include, but is not limited to, the NPDES Annual Report and Upper Los Angeles River (ULAR) WMP/CIMP Progress and Monitoring Reports, or other reports identified by the City.
We provide this service to over 30 clients in LA County. Our approach is to first complete as much of the Reports as possible with the City’s available data. For the remaining data we will develop information request forms and provide them to applicable City staff. We will then review the completed forms with City staff and incorporate comments into the Draft Annual and Bi-Annual Progress Reports. We will update the County’s WRAMPS2.ORG database and incorporate volumetric managements results into the Draft Annual and BiAnnual Progress Reports. Based on available data we will prepare responses to program status and assessment elements of the Draft Annual Report. We are available to submit the Individual Annual and Bi-Annual Progress Reports prior to the final deadlines, June 15th and December 15th. Meeting the deadline is dependent upon receiving timely responses from the City. Although we will endeavor to prepare Reports that comply with the requirements of the LA Water Board, their assessment of the Reports in terms of MS4 NPDES Permit compliance depends on the information provided by the City.
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3 Represent City at stakeholder meetings relevant to the NPDES/stormwater programs, including the Upper Los Angeles River (ULAR) Enhanced Watershed Management Program meetings. Provide written updates of relevant information discussed at the meetings.
Our approach is to represent the City: 1) at relevant area-wide NPDES meetings, 2) in interactions and negotiations with regulating agencies, non-governmental agencies, and the public, 3) in compliance audits, and 4) in responding to enforcement actions. Meeting summaries will be prepared for City review. Any action items required by the City as a result of the meetings will be conveyed via email or phone call. Note that we work for cities in the same WMG, Watershed Management Areas, and Watershed Area Steering Committee (Burbank, Glendale, Monterey Park, Pasadena, San Gabriel, South El Monte, South Pasadena, and Temple City), which will allow for sharing costs for applicable meetings. 4 Develop and provide NPDES training for applicable City staff. Topics may include Land Development and Construction, Public Works O&M, Illicit Discharge/Spill Response, and other appropriate or required trainings related to stormwater/NPDES.
We will work with the City to provide training to new and current staff. This may include Code Enforcement staff; Public Works O&M staff; plan reviewers, planners, building officials, inspectors, permit techs, and engineers. Note that we have already prepared generalized training materials, so preparation expenses for training are minimized.
Our approach to staff training is to provide key personnel with the essential elements of the MS4 Permit relevant to their job. We emphasize the internal staff process and specific job responsibilities. Although we have excellent training materials, including a dedicated training portal, we emphasize Q&A with City staff. We also provide slide presentations, key program forms, templates, and documentation.
5 Complete inspections of commercial facilities (approximately 25) to ensure compliance with MS4 Industrial/Commercial Facility Program. Tasks will include inspections, tracking, education of business owners, preparation of necessary reports, and follow-up activities.
We will conduct MS4 NPDES compliance inspections at industrial and commercial facilities.
Our approach is to first identify and track facilities using existing resources such as business license lists. We then inspect facilities for proper BMP implementation. Inspections standard operating procedures includes 1) inspecting facility layout to locate the stormwater drainage path, storage areas, process areas, and heavy equipment wash and maintenance areas, as applicable, 2) determining the facility’s impact on stormwater quality through proper BMP implementation and illicit discharge elimination, 3) verifying industrial classification, 4) and completing an inspection report. Over the years we have modified many of our template NPDES program documents in order to make them more efficient and useful. We can modify our existing NPDES inspection report for City use, or we can develop a new NPDES inspection report at the request of the City. During routine inspections we will determine the need for corrective actions and set up follow-up dates. Follow-up activities will follow the MS4 Permit progressive enforcement procedures. For egregious or repeated cases of noncompliance, we will assist in preparing enforcement notices. If noncompliance persists, we can work with City enforcement staff to resolve the issue.
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6 Conduct the 5-year Daily Generation Rate (DGR) compliance field study, as specified in the Los Angeles Trash TMDL. Work will include;
a. Litter Collection/Analysis
b. Preparation of report in format specified by the Regional Board c. Project Administration
We provide this service to over 20 clients in LA County. Our approach is to:
Conduct Street Litter Collection and Analysis
Collect anthropogenic litter greater than 1/4 inch along representative streets within the City. Note:
o The study routes will be based on the City’s last DGR Study. o The field study will cover a period of 30+ days of street sweeping. This will require three to five collection events, based on the City’s summer street sweeping/cleaning schedule, within distinct land use areas. o Weigh trash at a secure location. We will need access to a City facility for trash sorting.
Prepare Report in Format Specified by the Regional Board Prepare an estimate of the amount of anthropogenic litter greater than 1⁄4 inch generated daily based upon litter collected and the City’s street sweeping/cleaning schedule.
Prepare the MS4 NPDES Permit’s Trash TMDL compliance reporting form. We will submit a draft and final report prior to the Watershed Management Group’s internal Annual Report submission deadline.
Project Administration
Supervise project team members and regularly review their work product. Track and control the budget, and ensure control of the schedule of services provided.
Note the study frequency is based on compliance with the Trash TMDL. This means the next trash study could be required as soon as next year or as late as 2029. 7 Assess program compliance and recommend actions
Through our NPDES services for other local cities, we have prepared a self-audit checklist of all MS4 NPDES requirements. This checklist addresses the Minimum Control Measures, nonstormwater discharge prohibitions, the ULAR WMP, and TMDLs. We will complete this checklist for the City using existing City compliance data–such as our current knowledge of the City’s NPDES Program, the City’s Annual Reports, and the ULAR WMP–holding informational meetings with City staff, and requesting via email any remaining compliancerelated data.
We will use the completed self-audit checklist to prepare an assessment of compliance and recommend actions to achieve or maintain compliance. Our recommendations will take into account the resources available to the City, and will prioritize actions that our team has successfully implemented in other cities. We will review the assessment and recommendations with City staff and assist in implementing any actions they decide to take.
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8 Assist with the identification of potential stormwater quality improvement projects and grant funding opportunities. This may include, but is not limited to, preparation of conceptual design plans, cost estimates and grant application packages.
We regularly assist cities and watershed groups with identifying projects and stormwater funding, and have assisted with applications for SCWP, Prop 1, Prop 68, Prop 84, and OCTA M2. Our approach is to attend applicable grant and other funding meetings and workshops, and inform the City of funding opportunities related to NPDES. Should the City decide to apply for a grant application, we are available to prepare draft documents with sufficient time for city review and comment prior to final submittal. We are also available to assist in administering grant agreements, including compliance with grant requirements, preparation, and submission of supporting grant documents and coordination. 9 Assist with as-needed NPDES or stormwater-related tasks not specifically identified in the scope of services
We are available to assist as-needed with other NPDES or stormwater-related tasks not specifically identified in the scope of services. We are versed in other NPDES Permits such as the Construction General Permit.
1.8. Performance Criteria
Table 5 list the questions on the Performance Criteria section of the RFQ with our responses.
Table 5. Performance Criteria Responses
Describe how your team is organized to provide the services to perform this Project.
Our team is led by a Project Manager. The Project Manager ensures services are provided on time, within the budget, and are of high quality. The Project Manager also serves as the main point-of-contact. The team is organized so that there is more than one expert (“lead”) for any task listed in the City’s RFQ, and that more than one team member can serve as a point-of contact. This “good” redundancy helps ensure that all services are provided on time, within the budget, and are of high quality.
Our team also incorporates multiple levels of review of project deliverables by qualified team members.
This is done to provide an unbiased assessment of our accuracy, completeness, and adherence to regulations and best practices. For example, the Project Manager will review and provide internal comment on Annual MS4 Permit Compliance Reports prepared by a Team Lead. Both team members have extensive experience preparing these Reports. Another example is that our Senior field staff review field inspection reports, have inspectors correct reports when necessary, and summarize the results to the Project Manager.
Describe the major strengths of your team.
One of our team’s major strengths is its local experience. As noted in the Executive Summary, our team includes multiple staff members with 10 to 20+ years of experience implementing and managing local MS4 Permit Programs in LA County. Almost all of this experience is with JLHA, which is another strength:
the team has worked together for many years. The team also assists cities neighboring San Marino, such as Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Gabriel, Monterey Park, Temple City, and Arcadia. This local connection means our team is keyed into the City’s local MS4 NPDES requirements.
Our team’s strength is also evident in the growing number of clients it has served over the last 15 years.
This trend of growth and retention is visible by referring to the “Years of Experience” in Section 1.3.3.
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Table 5. Performance Criteria Responses
The trend is due in large part to the growing reputation of the team. JLHA has leveraged this reputation to attract highly qualified new personnel, which has added to both the strength and stability of the firm.
It is also worth noting that because our firm is relatively small, most strengths of the firm are also strengths of project team members. For more information on this, please review the Executive Summary.
For some specific examples of our team’s experiences, see Section 1.3.2.
Describe the major difficulties that you might expect to encounter in designing this Project to ensure that City receives high quality design and construction. Describe the methods you would use to overcome these difficulties.
Although this is not a design or construction project, we do have a process to ensure quality:
Internal peer reviews: We incorporate multiple levels of review of project deliverables by qualified Project Team members. This is done to provide an unbiased assessment of our accuracy, completeness, and adherence to regulations and best practices. For example, the Project Manager will review and provide internal comment on Annual MS4 Permit Compliance Reports prepared by a Team Lead. Both team members have extensive experience preparing these Reports. Another example is that our Senior field staff review field inspection reports, have inspectors correct reports when necessary, and summarize the results to the Project Manager. Checklists and templates: We use standardized tools to ensure consistency and completeness across projects. For example, we have developed inspection forms and project determination forms designed to meet the specific requirements of the LA County MS4 Permit. Data validation: We verify collected data and compliance calculations to maintain data integrity.
Examples include verification of water quality monitoring data and TMDL compliance calculations.
Document control: We use Google Drive and AppSheet, softwares that systematically manages project documents to ensure version control and easy access. Client communication: We regularly update our clients to ensure project alignment and satisfaction.
Training and certification: We do not assign staff to a project team until we know they will meet or exceed the expectations and qualifications on the assigned role. We determine project assignments through years of regular meetings with applicable staff. We also encourage continuous professional development for staff, including NPDES-specific certifications, to maintain expertise and up-to-date knowledge. Note that most of the Project Team hold multiple certifications related to NPDES Permit compliance.
Describe your firm’s ability to perform the work within the schedule outlined herein.
The services listed are provided on an annual basis, with many annual deadlines for tasks such as compliance reports, studies, and field inspections. We have provided similar services to San Marino–as well as our other many municipal clients–for many years without missing these deadlines, and we are confident we will continue to meet these deadlines in the coming years. Our team also has depth of experience in this work, with multiple team members independently capable of providing multiple tasks.
This provides additional assurance that all tasks will be completed on schedule.
Describe your firm’s claims experience.
There are no current or past conditions (e.g., claims and litigation, including threatened, etc.) in the past five years that could affect the viability of this proposal, the continuation of existing contracts, or our operational or financial stability.