Statement of
Qualifications for On-
Call CEQA Consulting
Services
City of Santa Clarita
February 25, 2020
Submitted to:
Ms. Melodie Bartlette
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Blvd #120
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Submitted by:
ICF
555 W. 5
th Street, Suite 3100
Los Angeles, CA 90013
555 W. Fifth Street, Suite 3100 Los Angeles, CA 90013 US +1.213.312.1800 +1.213.312.1799 fax icf.com February 25, 2020
Ms. Melodie Bartlette
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Blvd #120
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
RE: ICF Statement of Qualifications to Provide Environmental Consulting Services to the City of Santa Clarita
Dear Ms. Bartlette:
ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc. (“ICF”) is delighted to provide the City of Santa Clarita with the following qualifications package demonstrating our experience and expertise in providing CEQA/NEPA compliance services to municipalities across southern and northern California.
With our legacy of 50 years of experience as a leading multidisciplinary environmental consulting firm, ICF brings the City an unparalleled knowledge of the latest regulations, backed by the scientific acumen to deliver the best solutions. We understand the environmental conditions of the region and have the know-how to navigate complex regulatory requirements, accompanied by strong relationships with regulatory agency staff. CEQA compliance defines and forms the core of our services, with all other services largely being complementary to supporting our CEQA practice.
Our team is a trusted partner to numerous local municipalities, where we seamlessly provide complementary services to local community development department staff. This translates directly into efficiencies in serving the City’s environmental planning needs, while minimizing time and costs.
ICF staff and management are committed to excellence, to providing top-level service to each and every one of our clients. Our ultimate goal is to be the provider of choice, to help our clients achieve the best possible result. Yes, all firms probably say that, but ICF truly means it.
The Statement of Qualifications that follows is organized according to the numbered paragraphs in the RFP for ease of review. The attached Statement of Qualifications and Cost File are valid for a period of 120 days.
Sincerely,
Alison Rondone, Sr. Project Manager Jodi Young, Manager, Contracts
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.1.1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................. 2 Office Locations .............................................................................................................................. 3 Environmental Planning Services................................................................................................... 3 CEQA/NEPA Documentation ......................................................................................................... 3 Peer Review of CEQA Documents Prepared by Project Applicants ............................................. 4 Review CEQA/NEPA Documents from Neighboring Jurisdictions/ Agencies ............................... 4 Required Consultations .................................................................................................................. 5 Technical Studies and Services ..................................................................................................... 5 ICF’s Unique Characteristics .......................................................................................................... 9
1.1.3 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE .................................................................................................. 10
1.1.4 REFERENCES ...................................................................................................................... 16
1.1.5 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND QA/QC .......................................................................... 18 Program Management .................................................................................................................. 18 QA/QC .......................................................................................................................................... 18
1.1.6 PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES ................................................................. 20 Project Management Team .......................................................................................................... 20 Technical Specialists .................................................................................................................... 22 Environmental Planners ............................................................................................................... 24
1.1.7 SUBCONSULTANTS ........................................................................................................... 25 Brandow & Johnston – Civil Engineering ..................................................................................... 25 Ninyo & Moore – Geotechnical and Hazardous Materials ........................................................... 25 Fehr & Peers – Transportation ..................................................................................................... 25 Statement of Qualifications – City of Santa Clarita
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1 INTRODUCTION
ICF’s extensive experience has enabled us to work with a wide range of clients to help them solve a variety of complex environmental problems and advise agencies on the best course of action to take in each situation. Our work has covered the spectrum from large-scale residential planned communities, small in-fill projects, regional and local commercial centers, educational and campus facilities, recreation and open space amenities, transportation and infrastructure projects, to industrial manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution facilities, to name a few.
The ICF team offers over 150 environmental professional staff within the Southern California region, and can be highly responsive to the City’s needs. All technical staff and project managers at ICF/Jones & Stokes have extensive experience in providing California Environmental Quality Act/National Environmental Policy Act (CEQA/NEPA) analyses for projects that ranging from small development projects to long-range development plans to large transportation projects such as the California High-Speed Rail.
Jessie Barkley, Managing Director, and Tanvi Lal, Principal, located within our Los Angeles office, have demonstrated their expertise in a multitude of private and public development projects. Alison Rondone, Senior Project Manager/Environmental Planner has a 19-year established history of providing services to various clients in California. An added benefit is that Alison lived in Santa Clarita for more than 25 years and is thus familiar with the area’s issues and planning constraints.
Alison has managed several projects for adjacent communities such as Burbank, Pasadena, and Arcadia, as well as the Community Plan Update for Sylmar and Granada Hills/Knollwood; she is thus very familiar with the geography of the area.
We have included three subconsultants on our team, and ICF has worked closely with each of them on numerous projects and has established an excellent collaborative relationship:
Fehr & Peers is a premier transportation firm that can provide a variety of transportation-related services, including peer review of applicant-prepared traffic studies, customizing active transportation plans, and planning bicycle and infrastructure improvements to both reflect local goals and integrate well with multimodal networks.
Ninyo & Moore is an established geotechnical firm with expertise in Hazardous Materials Assessments and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, as well as conducting other surface and subsurface soil, groundwater, materials and vapor sampling programs and contaminated site remediation.
Brandow & Johnston provides state-of-the-art civil and structural engineering services, including structural restoration and site improvements for various buildings and parking structures throughout Southern California.
If selected for the qualified on-call list, ICF can include one or more of these subconsultants on individual task orders as appropriate.
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2 QU ALIFICATIONS
Founded in 1969, ICF is a leading professional services firm that provides consulting and implementation services addressing today’s most complex environmental challenges. ICF specializes in developing innovative and comprehensive
regulatory compliance strategies that balance the needs of our clients with the requirements of state and federal regulatory agencies. As illustrated throughout this Statement of
Qualifications (SOQ), ICF has extensive experience preparing the full breadth of environmental documents and assessments required by CEQA, including Statutory Exemptions (SEs), Initial Studies (ISs), Negative Declarations/Mitigated Negative Declarations (NDs/MNDs), Sustainable Community
Environmental Assessments (SCEAs), Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), and EIR Addenda and Subsequent and Supplemental EIRs. In addition, if any federal agency provides funding or has approval authority for any aspect of a project, ICF has expertise in preparing and managing NEPA compliance documents including Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), or Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), prepared in conjunction or combination with the required CEQA documents. We have performed multiple peer reviews of technical studies and environmental documents as well.
At ICF we ensure that all work products produced by our team meet the requirements of existing state law, including CEQA (Public Resources Code [PRC] Sections 21000–21004) and the State CEQA Guidelines (California Administrative Code Guidelines), as well as relevant court decisions that affect how environmental review is to be conducted. ICF has literally “written the book” on guidelines for complying with environmental laws and regulations. Many of our experienced specialists are also authors who have
collaborated to write The CEQA Deskbook:
A Step-By-Step Guide on How to Comply
with the California Environmental Quality
Act, The NEPA Book, and Wetlands,
Streams and Other Waters, which have
become the industry standards for assisting
planning and environmental professionals
with compliance documentation and
permitting. We have received many awards
from clients and professional organizations
for our outstanding environmental resource documents and services. Our work in developing and delivering training workshops for clients, through university programs and independent training organizations, has earned ICF a reputation as the leading environmental consulting experts among our clients and industry peers.
ICF is a full- service multi -
disciplinary environmental
consulting firm, wi th expertise in
nearly all environmental technical
disciplines in -house under one
roof, which ensures a high level of
consistency and minimizes impacts
on schedule and cost.
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3 ICF has a dedicated team made up of
industry experts in CEQA/NEPA
compliance regulations, and
environmental planners and project
managers with extensive experience
preparing CEQA/NEPA documentation
in Southern California. Our full-time
and on-call professional staff includes
environmental analysts, transportation
planners, hazardous materials
experts, land-use and natural resource
planners, wildlife and fisheries
biologists, plant and wetland
biologists, arborists, watershed
planners, restoration and mitigation
experts, hydrology and water quality
specialists, noise and vibration
specialists, environmental permitting and conservation planning experts, archaeologists, and architectural historians.
Office Locations
ICF has a long history of serving clients Locally, ICF employs over 200 environmental professionals in four Southern California offices:
Corona
1250 Corona Pointe Court, Suite 406
Corona, CA 92879
Phone: 951.493.0660
Irvine
49 Discovery, Suite 250
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: 949.333.6600
Los Angeles
555 W. Fifth Street, Suite 3100
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone: 213.312.1800
San Diego
525 B Street, Suite 1700
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 858.578.8964
Environmental Planning Services
ICF environmental planners and policy specialists have worked with the government and commercial sectors to meet federal, state, and local requirements and address emerging issues. Working in and across the infrastructure sectors of energy, water, and transportation, as well as planning and development industries, we advise and educate clients and agency staff on topics ranging from federal and state regulatory processes, to air quality and noise analyses, to habitat and wetland mitigation planning.
CEQA/NEPA Documentation
At the crux of our environmental practice, we support public and private clients in preparing legally defensible environmental impact assessments pursuant to CEQA and NEPA. ICF helps clients develop efficient, effective strategies to avoid potential liabilities that can arise during the ICF’s multidisciplinary services cover a wide spectrum of environmental services including:
Air Quality and Health Risk
Assessments (HRAs)
Biological Surveys and
Analysis
CEQA/NEPA Documentation,
Cultural Resources Analysis
GIS and GPS Applications
Geology, Soils and Seismicity
Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
Analysis and Climate Action
Planning
Hazards/Hazardous Materials
Hydrology/Water Quality
Mitigation Monitoring and
Implementation
Permitting and Regulatory
Compliance (Clean Water
Act [CWA], Endangered
Species Act [ESA])
Noise Analysis
Transportation Planning and
Analysis
Socioeconomics and
Environmental Justice
Analysis
Visual/Aesthetics Analysis
Peer Review
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4 environmental review process. We frequently work on time-sensitive projects and offer in-house resources throughout the project lifecycle, in areas ranging from project planning to greenhouse gases to community outreach.
ICF offers a broad range of in-house expertise and services in the field of CEQA and NEPA analysis, including:
Program-level and project-level EIRs, Categorical Exemptions, ISs, NDs and MNDs, Addendum documents, and joint CEQA/NEPA documents
Project approval and decision documents, such as Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs, Findings of Fact, and Statements of Overriding Considerations Noticing fulfillment, such as the Notice of Preparation, Notice of Availability, and Notice of Determination
Project design scoping and assistance and alternatives development Community outreach and public comment analysis
In-house project management staffing
Mitigation monitoring and implementation
With our extensive work in policy and in the field, ICF stays at the forefront of the emerging actions and trends that impact environmental regulatory compliance, such as:
Court decisions
Statutory and regulatory changes
Climate change analysis
Emergency response planning
Alternative energy sources and green technologies
Public health
Peer Review of CEQA Documents Prepared by Project Applicants The City may need expertise to assist in peer reviewing environmental documents prepared by project applicants. This may occur when an applicant retains another consultant to conduct the work, yet the City is required to make independent findings and ensure the document meets its needs. ICF is commonly retained to provide peer review of technical studies on behalf of our municipal clients, as most do not have the necessary expertise in house. ICF will review these environmental documents prepared by other consultants with a focus on whether impacts have been appropriately substantiated and disclosed, and appropriate methodologies have been used. ICF has the capabilities to review all types of technical studies in house, as well. We will ensure that the City’s interests and concerns are considered and will advise the City on whether the document contains any flaws, omissions, errors, and/or generally poor CEQA practices.
Review CEQA/NEPA Documents from Neighboring Jurisdictions/ Agencies The City may also need expertise to assist in peer reviewing environmental documents from outside agencies. This may occur when adjacent cities are proposing new development or infrastructure projects that could result in direct or indirect impacts on the residents and businesses located in the City. Like the peer reviews of documents prepared by project applicants, ICF can review these environmental documents prepared by other agencies with a focus on whether impacts have been appropriately substantiated and disclosed, and appropriate methodologies have been used. We will Statement of Qualifications – City of Santa Clarita
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Required Consultations
ICF has the experts in house who can assist the City with required consultations. Our staff have established relationships with permitting agencies, such as the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and many others. We commonly represent our clients in permitting negotiations and have a good working relationship to come to win-win compromises. We also have relationships with certain Native American Tribes, and commonly conduct outreach to tribal representatives as part of preparation of EIRs and cultural resources studies. As part of the Assembly Bill 52 consultation process, typically consultation is an agency-to-agency process. However, ICF cultural resources specialists can help the City navigate through the process, and work with the City during the consultation as necessary.
Technical Studies and Services
In addition to providing a full range of CEQA services, ICF has extensive capabilities in-house to address nearly all the multidisciplinary topics covered by CEQA. These services may be part of a CEQA document or may be stand-alone studies when specific expertise is desired. A description of our capabilities in the respective technical disciplines follows.
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6 Environmental Issues ICF Team’s Capabilities and Experience Aesthetics and Visual
Impacts
ICF offers expertise in visual/aesthetic resources, including visual resource management and digital terrain modeling (DTM). Our capabilities include 3-D modeling that substantiates the accuracy of design visualizations, extensive use of Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologies, accurate and dramatic portrayals of post-project conditions, and mitigation visualizations that demonstrate commitments to visual resource management. Additional capabilities include DTM generated in a CAD environment to combine existing ground and proposed grading and improvements, thereby visually illustrating the extent of landform alteration.
These surface models incorporate grading plans and DTM-generated existing ground, correction to 3-D views from any observation point, and viewshed delineation.
Air Quality/GHG
(Modeling of Emissions)
Air quality analysis is an integral part of the environmental impact analysis and environmental permitting processes. ICF provides air emissions inventories and forecasts; Clean Air Act compliance; air modeling of stationary, area, and mobile sources; air permitting, including Prevention of Significant Deterioration, New Source Review, Title V, and Best Available Control Technology evaluations; air quality management plans; air toxics emissions inventories and regulatory support, including health risk assessments; emission reduction credits and trading; odor and visibility impact assessments; and transportation and general conformity determinations.
Biology ICF biologists are well trained in conducting focused surveys for sensitive species, resource mapping, impact analyses, development of feasible and acceptable mitigation, and monitoring of mitigation measures during and following construction. We have conducted Natural Community Conservation Plan consistency analyses, habitat assessments, and focused surveys in Los Angeles County. Our biologists have extensive experience with species in the region, including coastal California gnatcatcher, least Bell’s vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, and fairy shrimp, and sensitive plant species such as intermediate mariposa lily, many-stemmed dudleya, and southern tarplant.
Cultural Resources With eight in-house archaeologists based in Southern California, we bring expertise in most aspects of prehistoric and historic archeological resources.
We are experienced in performing numerous archaeological surveys and excavations, preparing impact evaluation and recordation reports, and providing laboratory analysis and curation of prehistoric and historical materials.
We provide a full range of services related to archaeological investigations, including Phase I surveys, archaeological excavation for Phase II testing and evaluation, Phase III data recovery, and cultural resources monitoring. Our cultural resources management experience also includes Native American resources and consultation, implementation of state and federal regulations pertaining to the management of archaeological resources, preparation of cultural resources management and mitigation plans, and State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) consultation.
Energy Evaluate the Project’s net change in the demand for energy use. Analyze energy consumption from construction and operational sources associated with the Project using CalEEMod and conversion factors. Incorporate policies to conserve and reduce energy consumption.
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7 Environmental Issues ICF Team’s Capabilities and Experience Hazardous Materials
and Public Safety and
Health
ICF offers expertise in the evaluation of potential impacts related to hazards and hazardous materials associated with any project, including analyzing the handling, storage, or transport of hazardous materials; the presence of and potential exposure to any existing hazardous materials; potential hazardous emissions caused by a project, or exposure of populations to existing harmful emissions; a project’s proximity to potential wildland fire hazard zones that could represent hazards; and any conflict associated with existing emergency response or evacuation plans. ICF also provides Phase I environmental site assessments, preliminary Phase I environmental site assessments, environmental liability assessments, site investigation, agency consultation, remediation planning strategies, and site remediation support.
Hydrology ICF maintains expertise in a broad range of water resources disciplines. Our services include hydrology and hydraulics (surface and groundwater modeling, floodplain modeling and mapping, dam and levee failure analysis, water supply and allocation studies, geomorphology, and sediment transport), water resources management, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and Clean Water Act compliance, constructed wetlands design assistance and mitigation monitoring, aquatic ecology and fisheries studies, and habitat restoration studies.
Land-Use Planning Address land use changes, master plan amendments, and coastal development permit requirements.
Determine consistency with applicable local and regional land use plans. Evaluate compatibility with surrounding land uses and community character.
Noise and Vibration ICF conducts environmental noise analyses related to a wide variety of development projects, including vibration. Our noise experts are well versed in the technical aspects of environmental noise analysis and their application to CEQA and NEPA documents. We identify and evaluate potential noise impacts associated with development projects, conduct acoustical studies to identify potential impacts, and develop cost-effective mitigation measures (such as sound walls, noise-attenuating building construction, and site planning) that can be incorporated into project designs. ICF’s noise specialists are skilled in a variety of tools used to assess noise and vibration impacts, including conducting noise monitoring using sound level meters to measure a variety of noise source levels and several computer-based models to analyze noise from construction, motor vehicles, trains, aircraft, and blasting.
Regulatory Permitting Our regulatory compliance staff brings a deep familiarity with applicable state and federal laws and permits, including the requirements of Section 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act (including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and urban runoff discharge permit requirements), Section 1602 of the California Fish and Game Code, Sections 7 and 10 of the federal Endangered Species Act, California Endangered Species Act, and State Porter-Cologne Act.
Our regulatory permitting team can provide the full suite of services needed to address federal and state jurisdictional waters and wetlands, including delineations, permit applications, agency consultations, and habitat mitigation monitoring plans.
Transportation Provide environmental support for traffic and circulation impacts. Assist traffic consultants in developing vehicle miles traveled (VMT) thresholds that are consistent with GHG analysis methodology.
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8 Environmental Issues ICF Team’s Capabilities and Experience Restoration/Mitigation ICF has an expert team of hydrologists, geomorphologists, restoration ecologists, botanists, and landscape architects who provide restoration and mitigation planning, conceptual and detailed restoration designs, construction oversight, contractor training, monitoring and adaptive management, and public access and recreation planning. Our staff includes individuals who have completed and provided trainings on the requirements of the 2008 U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Mitigation Rule and that helped author the USACE South Pacific Divisions 2015 Mitigation and Monitoring Guidelines, 2014 Uniform Performance Standards, and 2013 Mitigation Ratio Checklist. By incorporating innovative, cost-effective measures in all project designs while meeting the agencies’ requirements, we effectively help clients achieve desired project goals and targeted benefits within realistic timeframes. We have worked as both the contractor and the designer on projects and constantly improve our methodologies to maintain a realistic approach to restoration.
Construction
Monitoring
ICF brings proven experience and expertise in construction monitoring, compliance support, and agency coordination for small- and large-scale infrastructure, stormwater, and maintenance projects in the western United States. ICF’s monitoring specialists offer expertise in biological resources, cultural and historic resources, and noise and vibration impact assessments and associated regulatory compliance and serve to ensure that project construction deadlines are met in a way that meets permit requirements and mitigation plans. Our experts effectively translate resource issues and regulatory requirements into practical field-ready protocols, and regularly train construction crews to recognize and avert potential compliance violations related to prehistoric artifacts, wetlands and streams, and endangered plants and animals.
ICF monitoring specialists are experienced in developing custom tools and programs to facilitate data collection and reporting outputs for large, complex projects. Our compliance monitors bring a strong understanding of navigating the complex processes of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements and have established relationships with regulatory agencies that allow them to manage potential resource conflicts and impacts quickly, minimizing construction delays.
GIS ICF has extensive experience in GIS implementation planning and needs assessment; GPS surveys and field data collection; geodatabase design, compilation, and quality control; cartographic design and production; geospatial analyses and decision-support systems; application and model development; and integration with advanced visual simulation and animation tools. We maintain state-of-the-art computing and networking equipment, GIS and imagery analysis software, and a library of geospatial databases to support our application of GIS on a variety of projects.
Technical Editing ICF offers the resources of a full-time, in-house technical editing/publications staff that assumes complete editorial responsibility for all documents prepared by our firm. Our editors are skilled at reviewing and editing draft and final documents for proper grammar, spelling, style, tone, and completeness. They work closely with technical personnel to ensure that all components are smoothly integrated into a timely, effective, and literate publication. Our editing staff develops templates and style guides to assist clients who need their documents to follow a particular style or organization. All documents are edited by professional editors and formatted by publications specialists.
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9 ICF’s Unique Characteristics
Many firms provide the minimum qualifications and have a basic understanding of CEQA or provide CEQA services as an “add-on” to an existing core business focus, such as General Plan or Specific Plan policy work. In contrast, ICF is a full-service environmental firm with a focused and longstanding commitment to the preparation of CEQA documentation. As such, we bring several uniquely relevant benefits to the City for this on-call contract, as discussed below.
CEQA Advisory Support Services: Instant Access to Our Experts We understand that the City may require advisory support services, and ICF is prepared to provide environmental consultation, advise, and review services to complement City staff resources. In addition to our planners and project managers, the City would have access to ICF’s legal counsel and/or technical experts, as needed. ICF will work with City staff during the preliminary review of discretionary project applications to help determine the most appropriate environmental clearance process. Our team brings the applied knowledge of CEQA and the breadth of expertise to help the City weigh the potential risks and rewards associated with the various approaches that could be pursued. Oftentimes this decision can be made by professional judgment and instinct, but occasionally requires a more objective approach.
Environmental Education Program: Expertise Beyond the Project ICF’s Environmental Education Program offers a formal training ground for clients and other consultants to learn from recognized CEQA/NEPA experts. In the history of the program, we have conducted more than 200 workshops, seminars, and training programs covering CEQA compliance, environmental impact assessment, mitigation measure development and monitoring, and regulatory compliance. We bring this same passion and enthusiasm for teaching and coaching to our own staff, which results in a solid understanding of CEQA issues and high-quality work products across the board. We often put together tailored training programs for our clients, depending upon their needs.
Up-to-Date Knowledge of CEQA Guidelines: Always Reliable Information Our project managers and technical staff stay well versed on the latest updates to the State CEQA Guidelines and recent legislation, as well as the latest case law decisions. These can be confusing and complicated to understand and apply to projects. We proactively seek out opportunities to help our clients navigate the tough issues and are actively working with several clients in the wake of the 2018 CEQA changes and key legal decisions.
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10 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Collectively our team has prepared hundreds of environmental documents for a wide variety of private and public agency projects (e.g., residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, transportation, energy, infrastructure, and flood control).
City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering Environmental Planning Services On-call Contracts (Categorical Exemptions, MND, Addendums, Supplemental EIRs, and EIRs)— Los Angeles ICF has been providing environmental planning services to the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering (LABOE) for more than 20 years including two consecutive on-call services contracts. Under those contracts, ICF has prepared CEQA documents and studies for roadway widening, bridge reconstruction, pipeline, and government facilities (fire stations, parks, museums) projects. The CEQA documents have encompassed the full range of studies from CEs and IS/MNDs to EIRs. ICF has also provided biological resources monitoring and regulatory permitting services to LABOE under our on-call contracts.
CEQA Streamlining Guidance— Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) ICF worked with the City of Los Angeles and SCAG to develop CEQA streamlining guidance pursuant to Senate Bills (SB) 375 and 226 with the objective of improving the efficiency of the CEQA process for the City of Los Angeles.
As-Needed Environmental Services— Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Programs Development Division
ICF’s scope of work comprises document preparation in accordance with CEQA and NEPA; field, literature, and electronic database reviews; technical studies; public meeting support; and regulatory permitting activities, preparation of permit applications, field activities, and regulatory agency coordination. Task orders have included CEQA documentation and specialized technical studies for a broad range of project types, including water resources, culverts, recreational resources, roadway and bikeway improvements, and biological resources.
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11 Valley Logistics Center Specific Plan EIR
Client: City of Fontana
ICF completed the EIR for a specific plan comprising over 3.5 million square feet of industrial warehousing and logistics uses in the City of Fontana. The project involves a highly complex piece of land that spans a large open space area of the city and is surrounded by multiple jurisdictions. ICF reviewed all technical reports provided by the applicant, provided recommendations to strengthen the technical accuracy of the work, and used revised data to prepare an EIR for public release. ICF guided the City of Fontana through the environmental process and continues to process the project for legal defensibility.
South Glendale Community Plan EIR
Client: City of Glendale
Atkins, under the management of Alison Rondone and Kim Avila, prepared an EIR for the South Glendale Community Plan (SGCP). The SGCP is the second of four community plans planned for Glendale, preceded by the North Glendale Community Plan (2011) and to be followed by the West and East Glendale Community Plans (future). The SGCP includes the neighborhoods within Glendale south of State Route (SR-) 134, including Downtown Glendale, Adams Hill, and Tropico. The SGCP area comprises 2,952 acres and includes one of the main retail hubs in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, featuring the Glendale Galleria, a major regional mall, and The Americana at Brand, a flagship mixed-use lifestyle center. The SGCP area is generally bounded by Chevy Chase Drive and Acacia Avenue to the north, Verdugo Road and city of Los Angeles to the east, the Adams Hill Neighborhood (bordered by Glendale Avenue to the west), and the City of Los Angeles to the south.
Taylor Yard Bikeway/Pedestrian Bridge Project Mitigated Negative Declaration/Environmental Assessment Client: City of Los Angeles
ICF prepared the CEQA IS/MND, NEPA EA, and supporting technical reports for the Taylor Yard Bikeway/Pedestrian bridge proposed as a multi- modal bridge over the Los Angeles River between Elysian Valley on the west and Taylor Yard on the east, and connecting with the existing bikeway along the river on the south; on the north, a 275-foot-long bikeway ramp would be constructed. The bridge is designed for bicycle and pedestrian use, supports emergency vehicles, and includes the construction of two American with Disabilities Act–compliant ramps. Construction of the bridge began in April 2019.
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12 1020 Figueroa Hotel Project EIR
Client: City of Los Angeles
Project Manager Jessie Barkley recently completed the 1020 Figueroa Hotel Project EIR on a key project site adjacent to LA LIVE, Staples Center Arena, and Microsoft Theater. The site is currently developed with the nine- story Luxe City Center Hotel and surface parking lots, which would be removed to support the project. The project is proposed to include two high- rise towers (500 feet) that would include a W Hotel with approximately 300 rooms and a residential tower for 436 rooms. Key issues examined in the EIR were aesthetics and lighting impacts related to a detailed lighting and signage program associated with the project; vibration and historic impacts related to the adjacent Historic Petroleum Building; and traffic and construction-related noise.
Community Climate Action Plan
Client: County of Los Angeles
ICF prepared the 2020 Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) for Los Angeles County. The CCAP, which was adopted in 2015, describes the County’s plan to reduce the impacts of climate change by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from community activities in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County by at least 11% below 2010 levels by 2020. The CCAP serves as a qualified GHG reduction strategy for purposes of CEQA streamlining for projects through 2020.
The project required close coordination with the County of Los Angeles with the parallel development of a major update to the General Plan for Los Angeles County, development of a detailed emission reductions tracking tool, and support for the County of Los Angeles in resolving stakeholder concerns.
Los Angeles River Onsite Environmental Support, including CEQA Compliance Client: City of Los Angeles
ICF provided environmental support services to the City’s Los Angeles River program, managed by LARiverWorks in the Office of the Mayor, under direction from the Bureau of Engineering and LARiverWorks. Specific support included advisory services for CEQA compliance strategies and technical reviews, coordination, and project management. ICF supported finalization of the EIS/EIR for the Los Angeles River Ecosystem Restoration Study Integrated Feasibility Report (IFR), focused on 11 miles of the Los Angeles River from Griffith Park to downtown Los Angeles, including the Bowtie Parcel, to provide ecosystem restoration benefits while maintaining existing levels of flood risk management. Specific tasks included preparation of the final CEQA approval documents, including the Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program and Statement of Considerations and Findings to support the City’s CEQA review and approval process, and helping finalize the EIS/EIR.
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13 Lone Hill to White Double Tracking Project, Categorical Exclusion, Statutory Exemption, Technical Studies Client: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) ICF completed the preparation of a Categorical Exclusion and Statutory Exemption and technical studies for compliance with NEPA and CEQA. The Lone Hill to CP White Double Tracking Project includes construction of a second tract, improvements to one station in Pomona bridges, at-grade crossings, and other infrastructure. The project will extend double track territory by approximately 3.9 miles, resulting in improved travel times and operational rail flexibility. When constructed, this project would add much- needed capacity to accommodate the current need and future growth of Metrolink service along the San Gabriel Subdivision, which is the most successful line in the system in terms of weekday boardings, averaging more than 11,000 riders.
The high-profile nature of this type of project required much more of an extensive technical investigation than any previous exemption and exclusion documents, and now this project can serve as a template for other future double-track projects for Metro.
6250 Sunset Boulevard EIR, Hollywood
Client: Essex Hollywood
Project Manager Jessie Barkley completed an EIR for a private, mixed-use development: the 6250 Sunset Boulevard Project. This project received the 2018 Association of Environmental Professionals California Award Winner for Environmental Resource Document. The seven-story Essex Hollywood will bring 200 new apartments (including 5% Very Low-Income households) and street level commercial use space along Sunset Boulevard near Vine Street. The project would also provide an approximately 7,000-square-foot pedestrian paseo running between the Essex and the Earl Carroll Theater allowing for new mid-block access for pedestrians between Sunset Boulevard and Leland Avenue.
Pasadena City College Master Plan EIR
Client: Pasadena Area Community College District
ICF prepared the program EIR for the Pasadena City College Master Plan, which includes replacement of six existing buildings as well as construction of four new facilities. The technology building, which no longer meets program needs, will be replaced. A new Campus Center will be constructed on the site of the existing facility to house the Campus Café, security offices, student copy center and coffee bar, bookstore, and Associated Student Offices. The master plan also calls for construction of a four-level parking garage and a multi-purpose athletic field. Because the campus is constrained physically, there was limited room to add new facilities.
Creative solutions were employed, such as the planned construction of a new building on the site of the existing tennis courts, which will then be placed on the roof. The overlapping reconfigurations and new construction required careful attention during the assessment of impacts to evaluate spill-back and temporary effects.
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14 Lankershim Crossing Project Sustainable Community Environmental Assessment (SCEA)— Los Angeles Client: Summerland Partners
ICF is currently working with Summerland Partners on the Lankershim Crossing SCEA MND on a 4.5-acre project site in North Hollywood. The project includes the demolition of existing underperforming commercial uses and the construction of a seven-story building that would feature 432 apartments— including 48 affordable units—with 22,000 square feet of ground floor commercial space.
Olive View‐UCLA Medical Campus Master Plan EIR
Client: County of Los Angeles
ICF is the in the process of drafting the EIR for the Olive View‐UCLA Medical Center Campus Master Plan. The master plan is intended to guide development of the campus over a period of 20 years and guide the delivery of health care services and health‐related community programs.
The master plan provides alternate paths for that development and flexibility to allow the master plan to adapt to changes over time. Full buildout of the master plan could result in a net increase of approximately
1.2 million square feet of development throughout the campus. The Draft EIR is expected to be released in the summer of 2019.
Bridge Housing Projects Categorical Exemptions – Los Angeles Client: City of Los Angeles
ICF helped in the city’s effort to alleviate homelessness by preparing environmental technical studies to implement temporary homeless shelters.
The City of Los Angeles program, known as A Bridge Housing offers 24/7 security and onsite services such as case management, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and housing placement to help residents in each of the City’s 15 council districts stabilize their lives and move to permanent housing.
EIR for LAC+USC Medical Center Campus Master Plan and Mixed-Use Development Client: County of Los Angeles
ICF prepared the CEQA Program EIR for the LAC+USC Medical Center Master Plan under the direction of staff from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, a long-term client of ICF’s. The LAC+USC Medical Center is a world-class Level-One trauma center and a hub in the County of Los Angeles Health Care system. The master plan would influence the delivery of health care services and health-related community programs and would serve as a vision and guide for future development.
Development under the master plan would include construction of new and renovated medical-related, office, retail, open space, and parking uses and demolition of some existing buildings and structures to accommodate new development. Full buildout of the master plan could result in a total of approximately 1,725,000 square feet of development throughout the campus.
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15 Bicycle Master Plan
Client: County of Los Angeles
ICF prepared the EIR for this large master plan program covering approximately 700 miles of new bikeways in Los Angeles County. This project was funded through the County Department of Public Health and, ultimately, the Center for Disease Control. The project was required to follow a mandated schedule in order to secure federal funding. ICF successfully managed to meet this aggressive schedule while completing the project within budget.
ICF provided all environmental services for the EIR. Primary issues included impacts on traffic from bike lanes and bike routes and impacts on water resources and biological resources from bike paths adjacent to waterways. As a program EIR, the document looked not only at the cumulative impacts of 700 miles of bikeways, as well as other projects within the County, but also provided a roadmap for project-level analysis and mitigation once individual projects within the plan proceed to implementation.
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16 REFERENCES
ICF References follow this page. Subconsultant reference forms are included in Attachment B.
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REFERENCES
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On-Cal
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City of Santa Clarita, California
The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three public agencies for which proposer has performed work of a similar scope and size within the past 3 years. If the instructions on this form conflict with the references requested in the scope of work, the scope of work shall govern. Complete this form out accordingly. Fill out this form completely and upload it with your proposal.
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following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all brokers and sureties from whom Proposer intends to procure insurance bonds:
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18 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND QA/QC
Program Management
Jessie Barkley, Alison Rondone, and Tanvi Lal will be responsible for ensuring that scopes, budgets, and work products meet or exceed the City’s expectations.
An important element of our proposed Program Management approach is the introduction of an Expectations Meeting for each project. Prior to a kick-off meeting with the full project team, the ICF team will hold an Expectations Meeting with City staff to make sure every project starts off right and that we are aligned with the City’s vision, priorities, and expectations for the project. During this meeting, we will seek consensus on the overall project approach, discuss any technical or management apprehensions that the City may have, promote a candid conversation on any project challenges that may be apparent to the team at the onset, and confer on potential solutions and key milestones to keep progress on track. The ICF management team will share the relevant information from the Expectations Meeting with the larger project team to ensure there is a common understanding of project priorities, goals, and anticipated challenges, thereby allowing us to proceed in an informed manner and address any challenges that arise early and expeditiously.
In addition, to keep concurrent projects moving on track with schedule and budget approved by the City, Jessie, Alison, and Tanvi will maintain close coordination with the City staff leads through biweekly check-in calls to ensure the projects are being managed to the City’s expectations, and are on track to being delivered within schedule and budget. During these calls, we will discuss any potential challenges being faced by the team and ensure they have the appropriate resources needed, and we will share lessons learnt and best practices across projects to help realize work and cost efficiencies on the contract.
Jessie, Alison, and Tanvi will work closely with City staff and be proactive in addressing the City’s comments on deliverables, making revisions, and delivering revised work products. They will also prepare detailed monthly progress reports to track completion of project tasks and expenditure of budget and assess whether both are tracking as expected.
Throughout the contract, Jessie, Alison, and Tanvi will be available to provide oversight in delivery of all projects and ensure that the key technical experts, QA/QC reviewers, key advisors, and technical editors deliver projects that meet the highest quality standards.
QA/QC
ICF has organized and successfully managed both small, focused teams as well as large, complex, multidisciplinary environmental teams. A structured and effective document preparation and technical analysis system enables us to produce the required environmental studies and reports with uncompromising high standards. We are cognizant of the prime importance that QA/QC has on all projects.
Our staff adheres to a problem-solving philosophy and believes that scientific accuracy, knowledge of pertinent legal and regulatory processes, and decision-oriented work products are key for quality client service. Our goal is to provide an objective analysis of the environmental issues, develop legally defensible documents, and prepare decision-oriented reports that will enable informed decision-making and provide appropriate public disclosure of project impacts.
ICF is committed to and has been recognized for excellence in the delivery of high-quality documents. We have developed and routinely implement QA/QC procedures that effectively and Statement of Qualifications – City of Santa Clarita
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Our QA/QC process contains the following elements, and is generally organized around technical peer review and editorial review:
A critical first step in ensuring economical and streamlined QA/QC of a document is the development of an organized, detailed, and comprehensive template for the environmental document that, after selected, will be shared with the team at the outset of a project. This facilitates efficient and smooth document reviews in a cost-effective manner.
For each team member firm, including ICF, a senior technical reviewer, the Project Manager, and the QA/QC officer will review analyses and documents prepared before they are considered final for submission to the City. Work submitted to ICF by subconsultants will be reviewed by ICF’s experts in each of the technical areas. The review will entail a check for technical content, organization, and analytical approach. Documents are also subject to review for adherence to NEPA and CEQA guidelines for document preparation, as well as appropriate state, local, and federal regulatory standards and guidelines.
Subsequently, materials will be edited for understandability, grammar, punctuation, and spelling before incorporation into the overall environmental document. Editorial review will follow the guidelines presented in ICF’s in-house style sheet, which incorporates the principles of several widely used manuals of style, as well as conventions that are specific to environmental consulting. Our unique editing process ensures that the document is formatted to be visually pleasing and is objectively reviewed and edited by individuals who have college degrees in English and years of experience making technical documents readable to the layperson. Finally, our graphics artists and GIS experts will develop visual tools for use in the document, including maps, charts, diagrams, and other illustrations as needed to support text discussion.
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20 PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES
ICF has a diverse array of experienced personnel in the Los Angeles office to draw upon, and contracts awarded will be administered out of that office. The role of the Project Director will be to ensure that scopes, budgets, and work products meet or exceed the City’s expectations. The Project Director will also serve contract manager, and provide oversight, provide QA/QC reviews, and help to resolve any issues. The Director will regularly check in with City staff to ensure they are satisfied with the quality of the final documents and work products.
The Project Manager will lead the team toward implementation and delivery of the project documents and will be the main point of contact with the City for each project. The Project Manager will be responsible for any internal or external coordination efforts, including contracting, subcontracting, and direct correspondence with the City.
A description of the proposed leadership and project team and their proposed roles follows. Since this is an on-call contract, the roles of Project Director and Project Manager will be assigned to Jessie Barkley, Alison Rondone, or Tanvi Lal, all of whom have extensive experience in managing small to large-scale projects throughout southern California.
Resumes for our project management team and key staff are included in Attachment A. Our current rate schedule for individual labor classifications is contained in the Cost File, uploaded separately.
Project Management Team
Project Director/Manager, Jessie Barkley
Jessie Barkley is an environmental planner with 18 years of experience. She is a skilled CEQA/NEPA practitioner who has led and contributed to numerous projects for a variety of project types, including mixed- use, redevelopment, infrastructure, commercial, energy, and long- range community plans. Jessie’s responsibilities include directing project teams; preparing and managing project work plans, scopes, schedules, and budgets; conducting senior -level review of draft work products; interfacing with clients, subconsultants, and agency staff; and marketing services among existing and prospective clients.
Jessie has served as project manager or task leader for several large-scale EIRs in Southern California. Examples of projects include the Aidlin Hills EIR project in Los Angeles County, Saint John’s Health Center Phase II Project in Santa Monica, 1020 S. Figueroa Project in downtown Los Angeles near the Staples Center, the Adams and Grand MND, and the 1800 Beverly Project MND.
She has also served as deputy project manager on the 6250 Sunset Boulevard EIR in Hollywood and lead planner on the Hollywood Palladium EIR.
Project Director/Manager/QA/QC, Alison Rondone
With 19 years of experience, Alison Rondone specializes in the management and preparation of complex environmental documents for multijurisdictional projects. She has managed projects throughout the Southern California area. These include the City of Los Angeles Community Plan Program EIRs, City of Los Angeles Sidewalk Repair Program EIR, East Los Angeles Third Street Specific Plan EIR, and Rose Bowl Stadium Renovation Project EIR and Supplemental EIR.
Alison has managed or co-managed several other high-profile projects, including, most notably, the Santa Anita Racetrack Mixed-Use Project EIR for Caruso Affiliated and the City of Arcadia and the Candlestick Point-Hunters Point Shipyard Phase II EIR for the City of San Francisco, for which she received the Hard-Won Victory Award from the California APA. She has managed numerous project EIRs and other CEQA documentation for private development, general plan, and specific/community Statement of Qualifications – City of Santa Clarita
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Project Director/Manager, Tanvi Lal
Tanvi Lal is a Principal in ICF’s environmental planning division with almost 13 years of experience in the environmental field focused on the management and delivery of environmental documents under CEQA and NEPA. With a background in environmental science and public affairs, Tanvi has focused her career on the delivery of environmental documents for multidisciplinary complex projects at the intersection of science, policy, and people, in planning, development, restoration, and transportation markets serving diverse local, state, and federal agency clients. In Southern California, she has managed the CEQA process on projects for the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Los Angeles Harbor Department, Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, County of Kern, and the California High-Speed Rail Authority; nationally, her experience includes managing and developing NEPA documents for the Federal Aviation Authority, Department of Housing and Urban Development, State Transportation Board, the Maritime Administration, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Tanvi has served on the management team of EIRs, EISs, IS/MNDs, and EAs, led QA/QC efforts, technical reviews, and authored chapters of these documents.
Assistant Technical Lead, Andrew Belcourt
Andrew Belcourt has more than 18 years of experience in cultural resource management and environmental planning on a diverse background of projects and settings. Andrew has expert understanding of the application of CEQA, NEPA, and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 laws. He has served and serves as the manager, deputy project manager, and /or technical lead on numerous projects, including the California High-Speed Rail Los Angeles to Anaheim Segment, Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project Habitat Restoration, LA Metro Purple Line Extension, and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works’ Franklin D.
Roosevelt Park Regional Stormwater Capture Project. Andrew served as an in-house consultant at Southern California Edison (SCE) for 5 years working on large capital projects and renewable generation interconnection, and in operations and maintenance programs. He also served as in- house at Fort Irwin National Training Center as a cultural resources manager and GIS specialist.
Deputy Project Manager/Lead Planner, Rusty Whisman
Rusty has over 9 years of experience in a wide array of urban planning settings. He has worked with public agencies and private firms and has also conducted extensive academic research. He has experience in transportation, demographics, GIS, and policy research and analysis. Rusty has served as a deputy project manager or project manager for a variety of infrastructure, transportation, and development projects for numerous of public agencies. In addition, Rusty has worked as the lead author and analyst for community impact analyses related to transportation projects. Rusty has also conducted air quality and climate change analyses for multiple CEQA and NEPA projects. He has experience using CalEEMod, the Road Construction Emissions Model, and CT-EMFAC and is experienced in guiding projects through the Clean Air Act transportation conformity process.
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22 Technical Specialists
The following are our technical leads for key CEQA topics. Each technical lead will be responsible for coordinating data collection, field measurements, modeling, and technical report/document preparation for the respective topic areas.
Keith Cooper, Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases
Keith Cooper is an air quality and GHG specialist with more than 16 years of experience in preparing documents to meet NEPA/CEQA requirements. His areas of expertise include criteria pollutant and GHG emissions inventories, air toxics health risk assessments, transportation conformity determinations, and general conformity determinations. Keith has prepared or overseen the preparation of hundreds of air quality impact assessments/reports that document air pollutant emissions and concentrations related to various public infrastructure and private development projects, including several projects in Los Angeles.
Terrance Wong, Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases
Terrance Wong is a skilled technical analyst with 15 years of experience in the preparation of CEQA documents. He specializes in air quality, health risk, climate change, and noise/vibration analyses. Terrance’s project experience includes performing analyses for various residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, educational, infrastructure, and entertainment-related developments as well as specific plans and general plan updates. Prior to joining ICF, he provided technical analyses and written content for various environmental documents, pursuant to CEQA and NEPA, including stand-alone technical reports. Terrance has worked on a diverse array of projects in Los Angeles. He has provided technical support to and oversight of air quality and noise personnel; managed workload and billability; worked independently and directly with clients on smaller-scale projects that required the preparation of technical studies; and prepared air quality, climate change, and noise/vibration work scopes, along with their accompanying budgets on work proposals.
Greg Hoisington, Biological Resources
Greg Hoisington is a biologist with more than 13 years of technical experience, including a broad range of interdisciplinary projects in biological resource identification and assessment, aquatic resource delineation, biological permitting and compliance, and environmental document preparation. Greg is experienced in the preparation of environmental documentation related to NEPA/CEQA compliance, the federal and California Endangered Species Acts, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Standard Environmental Reference, habitat conservation plans, the California Energy Commission, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Colleen Davis, Architectural Historian
Colleen Davis offers 18 years of historic consulting experience. She is familiar with local, state, and federal regulatory environments including compliance with PRC 5024 and 5024.5, CEQA, and Section 106 of the NHPA. Colleen’s expertise includes evaluating and documenting potentially historic resources, developing appropriate treatments for historic buildings, preparing nominations to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and interpreting the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. Colleen has an LEED Green Associate credential.
In addition to meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s professional qualifications standards in history and architectural history, Colleen is a highly experienced project and program manager. Colleen regularly manages complex projects involving a high volume of historic and environmental reviews, typically performed on tight deadlines. She is well-versed in data management, team dynamics, and Statement of Qualifications – City of Santa Clarita
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23 project organization. She additionally supported ICF’s contract as Deputy Project Manager for the State of New Jersey’s Environmental and Historic Preservation Program Manager for Superstorm Sandy 2014-2015.
Stephen Bryne, Archeologist
Stephen Bryne has more than 20 years of experience in California archaeology and cultural resources management. His experience encompasses all phases of archaeological fieldwork, including archaeological surveys, site significance and evaluation testing, data recovery mitigation programs, and archaeological monitoring projects. He is familiar with the regulatory context of cultural resources compliance, including Section 106 of the NHPA and CEQA. While employed with Caltrans, Stephen completed a temporary assignment in the Project Review Unit of the State Historic Preservation Office. In addition, he is qualified under Caltrans guidelines as Professionally Qualified Staff (PQS), Principal Investigator-Prehistoric Archaeology, and meets the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology.
Katrina Sukola, Water Resources
Katrina Sukola has experience in water and sediment quality, metal and nutrient analysis, and contaminant analysis in aquatic environments. She has managed and conducted fieldwork including river and coastal assessments such as the U.S. EPA’s National Coastal Assessment, habitat assessments for herring, restoration projects including habitat restoration for red-legged frogs in the Eldorado National Forest, and monitoring programs for marine aquatic invasive species. Katrina has also designed and implemented environmental monitoring programs and coordinated fieldwork, including surface and stormwater sampling. She is thoroughly familiar with water resource issues and water quality regulatory compliance, and has extensive experienced with review of permits such as wastewater, stormwater, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permits, and environmental management plans, including ocean management plans and fisheries management policy.
Jonathan Higginson, Noise
Jonathan Higginson is a professional noise consultant with 12 years of experience. He has worked on more than 400 noise and vibration measurement, analysis, modeling, and mitigation projects for transportation, industrial, and commercial clients. He also has extensive experience from preparing NEPA/CEQA environmental impact reports. He is familiar with a wide range of acoustical software and analysis protocols, including the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Traffic Noise Model, FHWA Roadway Construction Noise Model, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Guidance Manual for Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment, SoundPLAN, and Insul.
Bill Parker, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Bill Parker is a GIS analyst with extensive experience working on habitat conservation plans, environmental impact reports, land use planning documents, cultural resource assessments, and biological assessments. His experience includes spatial analysis, geodatabase design, and topology; georeferencing and digitizing; and using ModelBuilder to build complex spatial analysis processes and Python to automate tasks. Bill is well versed in remote sensing techniques and has completed LiDAR classification on MicroStation along with supervised land use classification using ERDAS Imagine and ArcGIS. He has been trained in cartographic techniques and is highly skilled in graphics production. Bill has gained expertise in ArcGIS and extensions such as Spatial Analyst and ModelBuilder, along with Trimble Pathfinder Office, ERDAS Imagine, XTools Pro, and MicroStation.
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24 Environmental Planners
Marissa Mathias, Environmental Planner
Marissa Mathias has almost 4 years of experience in the environmental consulting field, including regulatory compliance, field work, and environmental planning. Marissa has provided project support for CEQA compliance in the Southern California region and has provided environmental analysis for a variety of project types, including mixed-use, redevelopment, infrastructure, and commercial.
Marissa’s responsibilities include assisting senior project managers; technical writing; interfacing with clients, subconsultants, and agency staff; and proposal writing.
Marissa has served as the Deputy Project Manager for multiple projects, including Olive View Medical Campus Master Plan EIR, Focal Strategies Cannabis Project MND, and 550 Shatto Place Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment MND.
Charlotte Stadelmann, Environmental Planner
Charlotte Stadelmann is a skilled CEQA practitioner who has contributed to transportation and general plan updates, primarily to the mobility element. Charlotte’s responsibilities include assisting project managers; formulating scope; graphic and GIS map rendering; technical writing; schedule and budget tracking; and interfacing with clients, subconsultants, and agency staff.
Sarah Baker, Environmental Planner
Sarah Baker is an experienced environmental planner/regulatory specialist with 12 years of experience, including 8 years at the Caltrans District 7, Division of Environmental Planning. Sarah has an extensive knowledge in designing and developing largescale infrastructure projects and in developing and delivering complex environmental documents. She also has a comprehensive knowledge of the environmental process for both NEPA and CEQA from scoping to project approval and construction. She has managed, as well as written, a large variety of environmental documents and technical analysis. In her role as a regulatory specialist, Sarah is responsible for coordinating with USACE, RWQCB, CDFW, the California Coastal Commission, as well as local regulatory entities. She is responsible for obtaining all biological permits from these agencies, as well as fulfilling any reporting and compliance requirements.
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25 SUBCONSULTANTS
ICF has included on our team three outstanding subconsultant firms with whom we have worked seamlessly in the past on numerous projects. One or more of these firms may be included in individual project proposals resulting from this On-Call Contract. Qualifications and resumes of key personnel are included in Attachment B.
Brandow & Johnston – Civil Engineering
Brandow & Johnston (B&J), with offices in downtown Los Angeles and Newport Beach, is the premier structural and civil engineering firm in Southern California. B&J provides state-of-the-art structural and civil engineering design, and related professional consultative and forensic services.
The firm’s experience includes structural restoration and site improvements for various buildings and parking structures throughout the Southern California Region.
B&J’s civil engineering services begin at the earliest stages of project conception and continue throughout project planning, final design, and construction, ensuring client satisfaction. The firm adheres to the vision, sees the big picture, and respects the bottom line. B&J provides responsible engineering and efficient designs and is committed to creating sustainable and low-impact developments. The firm employs a proven system for quality assurance and control at various stages of the project, to reduce unforeseen cost implications, through continual interdisciplinary coordination, understanding of agency processes, and continued adherence to standards and regulatory requirements.
Ninyo & Moore – Geotechnical and Hazardous Materials
Ninyo & Moore is a California Corporation, minority-owned, multidisciplinary consulting firm that provides high-quality geotechnical and environmental consulting services. The firm was incorporated in 1986 to provide consulting services in geotechnical engineering, construction inspection and testing, engineering geology, hydrogeology, hazardous waste remediation, and environmental assessment. Ninyo & Moore is committed to being responsive, thorough, technically sound, and active in the business community. Clients are served through offices in Los Angeles, Monterey Park, Irvine, Fontana, San Diego, San Francisco, Oakland, Alameda, San Jose and Sacramento, California; Denver, Fort Collins, and Broomfield, Colorado; Las Vegas, Nevada; Prescott Valley, Flagstaff, and Phoenix, Arizona; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Houston, Texas. Ninyo & Moore's geotechnical staff of over 480 professionals includes experienced and registered geotechnical engineers, civil engineers, environmental engineers, engineering geologists, hydrogeologists, environmental scientists, certified technicians and field inspectors, and hazardous waste and regulatory compliance specialists. The experience of Ninyo & Moore's geotechnical staff encompasses projects throughout the southwestern United States, including ports, harbors and offshore structures, commercial and municipal structures, educational, medical and recreational facilities, reservoirs, pipelines, pump stations, sewers, treatment plants, power plants, dams, waste- to-energy facilities, tanks, bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, transmission towers, railroads, airports, low- and high-rise structures, landfills, and other public and private works.
Fehr & Peers – Transportation
Fehr & Peers (F&P) is passionate about transforming transportation consulting through innovation and creativity. The firm derives inspiration by partnering with communities to understand and shape local transportation futures objectively tailored to diverse needs. Clients trust F&P to help them overcome barriers and uncertainty by combining advanced expertise with curiosity, humility, and initiative to deliver implementable, data-driven solutions that reinforce community values. From the Statement of Qualifications – City of Santa Clarita
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F&P purposefully maintains a focus on transportation consulting, serving client needs, including the following:
Active Transportation
Land Use & Transportation
Climate Change
Safety
Communications & Engagement
Transit Planning
Data Science
Transportation Engineering
Emerging Technologies
Transportation Forecasting & Operations
Freight
Equity in Transportation
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ATTACHMENT A: ICF KEY STAFF RESUMES
Jessie Barkley ICF
Senior Environmental Planner and Project Manager
EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
Jessie is an environmental planner with 18 years of
experience. She is a skilled California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) practitioner that has led and contributed to numerous
projects for a variety of project types, including mixed-use, redevelopment, infrastructure, commercial, energy, and
long-range community plans. Jessie’s responsibilities include directing project teams; preparing and managing project work plans, scopes, schedules, and budgets; conducting
senior-level review of draft work products; interfacing with clients, subconsultants, and agency staff; and marketing services among existing and prospective clients.
Mixed-Use Projects.
Jessie has prepared EIRs to address large-scale mixed-use, commercial, office, and retail projects. She served as the Project Manager on the 1020 S. Figueroa Project located in downtown Los Angeles near the Staples Center, the Adams and Grand MND, 1800 Beverly Project MND, and as Deputy
Project Manager on the 6250 Sunset Boulevard EIR in
Hollywood and Lead Planner on the Hollywood Palladium
EIR.
Infrastructure Projects.
Jessie has served as lead planner or task leader for a number or large-scale infrastructure projects in Southern California and the Bay Area. In the case of the West Maintenance
Airfield Area Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), she served as the assistant project manager working with Los Angeles World Airports. Additional projects include the LAX Specific Plan Amendment Study (SPAS) EIR for which she led the aesthetic and public services analyses; the Pasadena Water and Power proposed Glenarm Power Plant Repowering project; and the San Francisco to San Jose portion of the California High- Speed Rail Project EIR/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for which she led the station planning, land use, and socio-economic sections.
Professional Affiliations
AEP California Award Jury
Member 2017-19
APA California Conference
Special Events Chair, 2015–
2016
National APA Conference
Special Events Chair, 2012
APA
California Award Chair, 2009 –
2011
APA Los Angeles Board Award
Chair, 2006– 2008
Education
MA, Urban and Regional
Planning, University of
California, Irvine
Post-Graduate Certificate,
Marketing and
Communications, University
of California, Irvine
BA, Geography, University of
British Columbia, Vancouver
Awards
6250 Sunset Project, EIR
Project Award of Merit,
Association of Environmental
Professionals, 2016
City of Newport Beach, Hard
Won Victory Award, National
American Planning
Association, 2008
City of Santa Monica 2005-
2014 Housing Element, SCAG
Compass Blueprint
Sustainability Award, 2008
Long-Range Planning
Jessie has led several successful long-range planning efforts. She served as a key planner on the Mammoth Lakes General Plan and Zoning Code Update EIR. She has prepared numerous General Plan Updates, including the award-winning projects for Newport Beach, Brea, and Riverside, as well as updates for Beverly Hills, Simi Valley, and La Habra. Other long-range planning projects include her work on updates to the 36 Los Angeles Community Plans to reflect the policies and objectives of the General Plan Framework. Jessie’s work on the Santa Monica Land Use and Circulation Element EIR, for which she drafted the land use and population/housing sections, bridged the gap between her CEQA and planning expertise.
Relevant Experience
1020 S. Figueroa Project EIR, Los Angeles, CA. Project Manager. Jessie served as the project manager for the 1020 S. Figueroa Project EIR. The Project is a mixed-use residential, hotel and commercial project at 1020 S. Figueroa Street on an approximately 2.6-acre site in the South Park district of the Central City Community Plan Area in downtown Los Angeles. The Project Site is adjacent to LA LIVE, Staples Center Arena, Microsoft Theater, and in close proximity to the Los Angeles Convention Center and is currently developed with the nine-story Luxe City Center Hotel and surface parking lots, which would be removed to support the Project. 550 Shatto Place SCEA MND, Los Angeles, CA. Jessie served as the project manager for the 550 Shatto Place SCEA MND. The Project is a mixed-use office, commercial, and residential project in Koreatown. The would redevelop a portion of the existing school buildings into commercial uses alongside a new residential and office tower.
942 Broadway Statutory Exemption, Los Angeles, CA. Jessie served as the project manager for the 942 Broadway Statutory Exemption. The Project is a mixed-use commercial and residential project in Chinatown. The Project is currently developed with commercial uses that would be removed to support a residential and commercial tower.
Adams and Grand MND, Los Angeles, CA Project Manager. Jessie served as the project manager for the Adams and Grand MND. The Project is a mixed-use residential development in the Southeast Community of Los Angeles. The Project would demolish four industrial buildings and construct 300 residential units including affordable housing and ground floor commercial uses. Key issue examined in the MND were the removal of potential hazardous uses, groundwater, and soil related to previous industrial uses and adequate mitigation for air quality and construction impacts to nearby school and residential uses. 6250 Sunset Boulevard Project EIR, Hollywood, CA. Deputy Project Manager. Jessie served as the deputy project manager for the 6250 Sunset Boulevard Project EIR, a seven-story building to house approximately 200 residential units, 5,000 square feet of ground floor commercial uses, and subterranean parking just west of the historic Earl Carroll Theater in Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard. Five percent of the residential units are restricted as very-low income. The Project also include approximately 7,000 square-foot pedestrian paseo between the new building and the Earl Carroll Theater that would protect the historic character of the theater and provide a new link to Sunset Boulevard and Leland Way. Key issues regarding the Project analyzed in the EIR were the new building’s compatibility with the Earl Carroll Theater and surrounding historic properties, visual character of the new building, lighting and signage, potential construction impacts to the Earl Carroll Theater building and nearby neighborhoods, air quality, noise and traffic.
West Maintenance Airfield Area Project EIR, Los Angeles, CA. Deputy Project Manager. Jessie served as the deputy project manager for the West Maintenance Airfield Area Project EIR for Los Angeles World Airports. The project included the development of approximately 70 acres in the southwest portion of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for various airline aircraft facilities, including aircraft maintenance areas, parking areas, and hangars, and ancillary facilities. The project site was previously used as a staging area for various airport construction projects and included potentially contaminated stockpiled materials, an ongoing groundwater remediation effort, existing oil wells, and potentially hazardous substances within existing buildings, the soil, and groundwater.
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1 ALISON RONDONE
Senior Project Manager/Expert Consultant
Alison Rondone is an innovative and motivated professional with over 25 years of experience in project management, plan infrastructure, systems administration, legal acumen, and effective solutions for business. As a mid-level City planner, her experience includes providing information and technical assistance to the City of Avondale Development and
Engineering Services Department, reviewing plans for
compliance and making recommendations, managing projects and applications, reviewing general plan amendments,
rezoning, subdivision plats, design plans, and construction plans, negotiating stipulations of approval, and conducting land use and other planning-related studies. Alison brings
collaborative project management techniques, ensuring timely processing of project entitlements, and ensuring that projects comply with all local and state ordinances and design
guidelines.
Key Skills
Visual Resources. Alison is a subject matter expert for visual resource analysis.
Policy Consistency. Alison has extensive experience in analysis of project consistency with land use policies.
Cumulative Impacts. Alison is an expert on cumulative impacts analyses.
Project Experience
Transportation—Rail and Transit
High-Speed Phase 2: London to Birmingham Line Environmental Statement—HS2 Ltd., London, United Kingdom, 05/2013 – 10/2013
Member of the Management Team. Alison served as part of the management team overseeing technical adequacy, geographic consistency, and interface between the engineering consultant and environmental team. Because of the overall length of the project, the project was divided into seven Country North community forum areas. She was responsible for project management with respect to the community forum area of Drayton Bassett, Hints, and Weeford. The analysis included agricultural resources, air quality, community, cultural heritage, ecology, land quality, landscape and visual resources, socioeconomics, sound/noise/vibration, electromagnetic fields/electromagnetic interference, waste and material resources, and water resources and flood risk.
California High-Speed Train Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS)—California High-Speed Rail Authority, California, 10/2008 – 06/2013 Author. Alison served as the author of the Visual/Aesthetics section for the EIR/EIS that was prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). She also performed senior review of numerous sections of the EIR/EIS, including the Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Land Use, Noise, Environmental Justice, Socioeconomic, and Community Impact sections, prior to its submittal to the California High-Speed Years of Experience
Professional start date: 05/2001
ICF start date: 05/2016
Education
MA, Environmental Studies
(emphasis in Land Use and Policy
Planning), University of Southern
California, 2001
BA, Interdisciplinary Studies,
California State University,
Dominguez Hills, 1998
Professional Memberships
Urban Land Institute
Association of Environmental
Professionals
Women Inspiring Leadership
National Association of Professional
Women
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2 Rail Authority. Alison was instrumental in ensuring that a technically accurate, comprehensive analysis was provided across multiple issue areas.
California High-Speed Train, San Jose to Merced EIS/EIR and Permitting—CHSRA/HNTB, San Jose to Merced, California, 05/2016 – Present
QA/QC and Technical Lead, Author. Alison has been providing QA/QC and technical support for the California High-Speed Rail EIR/EIS for the San Jose to Merced Section. She has been responsible for preparing the Alternatives chapter of the EIR/EIS as well as the Project Description, and is the technical lead for the Socioeconomics and Communities, Community Impact Analysis, Land Use, and Environmental Justice chapters.
Ports and Harbors
Richmond Ferry Terminal Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and Categorical Exclusion/Finding of No Significant Impact (CE/FONSI)—San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), Richmond, California, 09/2008 – 08/2013 Section Writer. Alison served as section writer for new ferry terminal and route in Richmond. The WETA and City of Richmond proposed construction and operation of a new ferry terminal at the Craneway (historic feature), and a ferry route from Richmond to San Francisco. In 2008, when the project was initially contracted, significant new residential and commercial development was anticipated and designed for the area near the proposed terminal. Many of those plans subsequently changed or disappeared. In spring 2012, the City certified an EIR for the General Plan Update, in part to establish land use designations consistent with a new ferry terminal. The Richmond Ferry Terminal project included renovation and expansion of an existing ferry dock, associated facilities, parking reconfiguration, and intermodal facilities. The details of public access to the San Francisco Bay Trail were very important and an issue that the team coordinated with BCDC. Critical issues that were addressed included land use compatibility, cultural resources associated with the historic Craneway, increases in wake wash, dredging and turbidity effects on aquatic habitats, and resource agency consultations for sensitive fish habitat.
Development and Redevelopment\
Tesoro Viejo Specific Plan EIRs—County of Madera, California, 05/2007 – 03/2009 Senior Review. Alison performed senior review on several sections of the original EIR, and provided the analysis of recirculation issues pursuant to CEQA Section 15088. She also performed QA/QC on the supplemental EIR. The Tesoro Viejo Specific Plan project involves a mix of residential, commercial retail, office, highway commercial, visitor commercial, light industrial, and business park uses, in addition to open space and recreational uses, schools, and other institutional and public uses in the planned growth area of Rio Mesa in the County of Madera. Specifically, the project proposes a mixed-use development consisting of up to 5,190 dwelling units (du), about 3 million square feet of commercial, retail, office, public institutional, and light industrial uses, and about 217 acres of mapped open space, not including approximately 200 acres of open space and recreational areas associated with boulevards, trails, and neighborhood parks that would be incorporated in the developed areas. Another 38 acres would be set aside for utilities and stormwater facilities (including stormwater basins), at least 30 acres for schools, and 22 acres for the potential right-of-way for the realignment of State Route 41 (SR-41) as a freeway as indicated on Caltrans plans. The population at project build-out is projected to be up to 15,650 residents. Tesoro Viejo is a small city within an area targeted for growth within the eastern portion of the County.
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3 Candlestick Park-Hunters Point Shipyard Phase II EIR—City of San Francisco Redevelopment Agency and Planning Department, San Francisco, California, 09/2009 – 07/2010 Co-Project Manager. Alison served as co-project manager for this extremely controversial project to redevelop more than 800 acres on the site of Candlestick Park Stadium and a defunct naval shipyard that is also a Superfund site. She was responsible for managing a large, diverse team of Atkins staff and multiple sub consultants. The project included replacement of affordable housing and inclusion of new research and development, office, retail, entertainment, and mixed residential uses, as well as a new stadium for the San Francisco 49ers and a 10,000-seat arena for the performing arts. There were several contentious components of the project, including a bridge over the Yosemite Slough; biological resource impacts; hazardous materials and soils and groundwater contamination, given a majority of the project would be built on the only Superfund site in the state of California; and traffic. The final EIR was approved jointly by the Planning Commission and Redevelopment Agency Commission and upheld on appeal by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in July 2010. The project received the 2012 American Planning Association State and National Awards for Hard Won Victories for the EIR.
City of Los Angeles New Community Plan Program EIRs—City of Los Angeles, California, 05/2011 – 06/2013
Project Manager. Alison served as project manager for preparation of program EIRs for three new community plans—San Pedro, Sylmar, and Granada Hills-Knollwood—that, in concert with other community plans, comprise the Land Use Element of the General Plan. The proposed new community plans and implementing ordinances helped refine the General Plan Framework estimates through 2030 and provide a framework on a program level for future development and specify the type of uses, densities, and intensities that would be permitted. The new community plans and implementing ordinances propose zone changes, land use designation amendments, and overlay zones, as appropriate. Plan amendments changed and refined land use plan designations, plan footnotes, and made changes to other citywide elements, as necessary. Zone changes (implemented by ordinance) were designed to regulate development standards such as heights of structures, setbacks, lot coverage, density and intensity, open space, use of land, parking, and design. These land use designation changes were intended to allow development of uses and features that are beneficial to the community, make the community a more sustainable place to live and work, contribute to the overall fiscal health, and to provide for the development of new housing, including affordable and workforce. Primary environmental issues concerned overall growth and its adverse environmental impacts including air quality, noise, and traffic. Retention of existing single- family neigh
borhoods as well as neighborhood character were also important issues.
Employment History
ICF. Senior Project Manager/Expert Consultant. Los Angeles, California. 05/2016 – Present.
City of Avondale. Planner II. Avondale, California. 07/2015 – 05/2016.
Atkins North America, Ltd. Senior Project Manager. Los Angeles, California. 05/2001 – 08/2015.
Self-Employed. Medical Transcriptionist. 09/1998 – 05/2001.
The Zenith Insurance Company. Project Manager. Woodland Hills, California. 10/1993 – 09/1998.
Law Offices of Rothstein & Sherman. Civil Litigation Paralegal and Project Manager. Woodland Hills, California. 03/1980 – 10/1993.
TANVI LAL
Principal, Environmental Planning
Tanvi Lal is a Principal in ICFs environmental planning division with almost 13 years of experience in the environmental field focused on the management and delivery of environmental documents under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). With a background in environmental science and public affairs, Tanvi has focused her career on the delivery of environmental documents for multidisciplinary complex projects at the intersection of science, policy, and people, in planning, development, restoration, and transportation markets serving diverse local, state, and federal agency clients. In Southern California, she has managed the CEQA process on projects for the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Los Angeles Harbor
Department, Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, County of Kern, and the CA High Speed Rail Authority; nationally, her experience includes managing and developing NEPA
documents for the Federal Aviation Authority, Department of Housing and Urban Development, State Transportation Board, the Maritime Administration, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Tanvi has served on the management team of
EIRs, EISs, IS/MNDs, and EAs, led QA/QC efforts, technical reviews, and authored chapters of these documents.
Relevant Project Experience
Los Angeles River Onsite Environmental Support— City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Engineering, California.
Project Manager. Tanvi led environmental support services to the City’s Los Angeles River program, managed by
LARiverWorks in the Office of the Mayor, under direction from the Bureau of Engineering and LARiverWorks. Specific support included advisory services for CEQA compliance technical reviews, coordination, and project management. Projects include the Los Angeles River Ecosystem Restoration Study, among others. Tanvi worked onsite for a year at the City’s offices supporting the finalization of the EIS/EIR for the Los Angeles River Ecosystem Restoration Study Integrated Feasibility Report (IFR). She provided support for the preparation of final CEQA approval documents, including the Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program, and Statement of Overriding Considerations and Findings to support the City’s CEQA review and approval process for the EIS/EIR and led the preparation of the Readers Guide for the IFR in coordination with multiple City departments and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Tanvi also led the document production of the Final EIS/EIR in coordination with City and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the federal lead agency on the project. While onsite, Tanvi also provided CEQA review and approval support for other LA River projects.
Avenue K Transmission Main Project CEQA Addendum, Technical, Reports, and CEQA Plus Memorandum—L os Angeles County DPW, California.
Project Manager. Tanvi is serving and the project ma nager and providing technical reviews for all reports prepared to support the CEQA update for the project. She is responsible for regular client Years of Experience
Professional start date: 08/2006
ICF start date: 08/2006
Education
MSES, Specialized Environmental
Conservation and Management,
School of Public and Environmental
Affairs, Indiana University, 2006
MPA, Specialized Environmental
Policy, School of Public and
Environmental Affairs, Indiana
University, 2006
BS, Life Sciences -Biotechnology,
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
University, India, 2001
communication, technical reviews, and timely submission of project deliverables. ICF is preparing an Addendum to an IS/MND for the Los Angeles County DPW for the Avenue K Transmission Water Main Phase IV Project. Los Angeles County DPW certified an IS/ND for the Avenue K project in 2008. The County Water Works Division is currently working on a State Revolving Fund Loan application for the project, which requires an updated CEQA document in the form of an Addendum to the 2008 IS/ND for Phase IV. ICF is preparing an Addendum to the IS/ND and technical reports for Biological resources, Cultural Resources, and Air Quality. In addition, a memorandum with brief narrative summaries addressing environmental topics identified in the SRF Loan application under CEQA-Plus is also being prepared.
Citywide Cat Program Environmental Impact Report— City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Engineering, California/ 2016- Ongoing
Project Manager. ICF is providing consulting services to the City of Los Angeles for the unprecedented CEQA analysis of a free-roaming cat management policy, the City’s proposed Citywide Cat Program, which would be administered by the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services. The Project focuses on public education and policy implementation in the City of Los Angeles, which would allow the City to engage in or fund the spaying or neutering of free-roaming cats (feral or stray) and make city facilities available to provide related educational programming; allow implementation of a Modified trap, neuter, return program, as well as adopt changes to the City administrative and municipal codes related to use of animal sterilization funds and permitted number of cats per household. ICF is preparing a focused EIR that would analyze the potential environmental impacts of the project using an extensive literature review methodology and database powered by data analytics, and population dynamics modeling to inform the analysis. Tanvi is managing the EIR technical team, and responsible for driving the project for the City team.
Reseda Skate Facility Park Project Categorical Exemption and Technical Studies— City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Engineering, California.
Project Manager. ICF is preparing the CE and technical studies to support the development of this Project, which involves the construction of an ice skating rink of approximately 28,000 square feet, an outdoor roller skating rink of approximately 8,445 square feet, and supporting surface parking on currently vacant lots in the City of Los Angeles. Tanvi is the project manager and responsible for client support and managing the technical team, including subcontractors. Technical studies are being prepared to support Noise, Air Quality, Cultural Resources, Traffic Study, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
Owen Tank Replacement Project IS/MND – County of Los Angeles.
Deputy project manager. ICF prepared an IS/MND for the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works for a water tank replacement project in the unincorporated community of Topanga in Los Angeles County. The IS/MND evaluates the potential environmental impacts of replacing the existing 100,000-gallon Owen Tank with an approximately 500,000-gallon water storage tank. ICF completed an IS and prepared an MND, which includes mitigation measures to reduce potentially significant impacts related to biological and cultural resources, and utilities/service systems, to a less-than-significant level.
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1 ANDREW BELCOURT
Environmental Planner / Archaeologist / GIS Analyst
Andrew Belcourt has more than 18 years of management
experience in environmental planning and cultural resource management on a diverse background of projects and settings.
Andrew has expert understanding of the application of
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and National Historic
Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 laws on cultural
resources management. He has served and serves as the
manager, deputy project manager, and /or technical lead on numerous projects including California High Speed Rail Los Angeles to Anaheim Segment, Tehachapi Renewable
Transmission Project, LA Metro Purple Line Extension, and the LADPW Roosevelt Park Stormwater Project. Andrew served as an in house consultant at Southern California Edison (SCE) for five years working on large capital projects, renewable generation interconnection and in operations and maintenance programs, both as a cultural resources manager and GIS
specialist. He also served as in-house at Fort Irwin National Training Center as a cultural resources manager and GIS specialist.
Andrew has eight years of GIS experience and has completed extensive training in ArcGIS 9.x and 10.x, QGIS, and statistical analysis using RStudio. Work products have included geo- referencing historic maps, and CAD, digitizing features, data dictionary creation and management, 3D-modeling and
analysis, schema development and implementation, raster modeling, and cartographic design.
Project Experience
California High Speed Rail, Los Angeles to Anaheim,
Palmdale to Burbank, and San Jose to Merced Segments
09/2016 – Present
Deputy Project Manager. Andrew has worked on three
segments of the CAHSR project, but primarily on the Los Angeles to Anaheim portion. He has serves as the deputy project manager but has also held positions on this project as both a senior archaeologist and GIS Coordinator. He took part in a supplemental cultural resources survey, responding to comments on the Archaeological Survey Report and Finding of Effect. He has served as a GIS Analyst working on Land Use, Parks and Recreation, and Biology sections for graphics and impact analysis. He coordinated the GIS effort to ensure that Years of Experience
Professional start date: 1997
ICF start date: 06/2012
Education
MPS Candidate, Geodesign,
Pennsylvania State University,
University Park, Pennsylvania, In
Process (2017 – present)
Certificate, G eographic I nformation
Systems - Environmental
Technology, R io Hondo Community
College, W hittier, C alifornia, 2013
BA (graduated double honors),
Anthropology an d Archaeology/
Studio A rt, University of
Saskatchewan, S askatoon,
Saskatchewan, Canada, 199 8
Field Schools
Field School (Volunteer) 2006,
University of Florida, Kingsley
Plantation, FL, USA
Field School (Crew) 1998,
University of Brandon, Melita,
Manitoba, CA
Field School – University of
Saskatchewan (Student) 1996
Wanuskewin Heritage Park,
Saskatoon, SK, CA
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2 deliverables were on schedule. He assists in QAQC of project deliverables for all EIR/EIS sections and technical reports.
Upper Santa Ana River Tributaries Restoration Project and Mitigation Reserve Program EIR— San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, Riverside County, California 12/2017 - Present
Environmental Planner. Provided environmental analysis for the project for multiple sections of the EIR. Provided an Initial Study analysis for an alternative to the project. The Valley District proposes to construct and maintain four tributary restoration sites as an early effort to implement conservation measures of the Upper Santa Ana River Habitat Conservation Plan. The four restoration sites include Anza Drain/Old Farm Road, Lower Hole Creek, and Hidden Valley Wetlands partially within the City of Riverside. The sites are designed to mitigate impacts on species and jurisdictional aquatic resources. Main restoration efforts would include restoration of existing channels and a floodplain tributary, enhancements to riparian and floodplain habitats, limiting human disturbance, and controlling nonnative invasive species.
Upper Santa Ana River Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)— San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, California 12/2017 - Present Environmental Planner. Assisted in completing the Cultural Resources and Tribal Cultural Resources section for the EIR and EIS for the HCP. The Upper SAR HCP is a collaborative effort among the water resource agencies of the Santa Ana River Watershed, in partnership with the USFWS, CDFW, and several other government agencies and stakeholder organizations. The Upper SAR HCP will enable the water resource agencies to continue to provide and maintain a secure source of water for the residents and businesses in the watershed, and to conserve and maintain natural rivers and streams that provide habitat for a diversity of unique and rare species in the watershed.
Upper Santa Ana River Land Exchange: Class III Survey – Riverside and San Bernardino, California 09/2017 – Present
Project Manager. This project is in support of the Highland Redlands Regional Connector Project. It is facilitating a land exchange between the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District and the BLM. Andrew coordinated the field work authorization, coordinated the records search, staffed the project, planned and led the field survey, and is primary author on the technical report.
Roosevelt Park Stormwater Capture Project, Los Angeles, California, 12/2018 – Present Deputy Project Manager. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works is constructing three diversion structures and pipelines to divert dry weather flows and stormwater into three underground infiltration systems with pre-treatment devices in order to provide groundwater recharge to the Central Basin. Andrew coordinated sub-contractors for Native American, Cultural and Paleontological Resources monitoring. He reviewed construction plans and actively tracked the schedule to ensure that sub-contractors were in place when needed and stayed on budget. He reviewed all deliverables and provided QAQC.
Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project (TRTP) Habitat Restoration—SCE, California, 03/2017 – 12/2017
Deputy Project Manager. Andrew served as the assistant project manager for the implementation of habitat restoration efforts. He reviewed contractor 3-week look ahead schedules, coordinated team submittals, and performed quality assurance/quality control review of all submittals. Andrew was responsible for maintaining and updating project schedule, approval of contractor maintenance requests, and preparation of the monthly invoice progress report.
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Archaeologist/GIS Analyst. Andrew served as an archaeologist on this project. He coordinated and led the cultural resources field survey. He also served as a GIS Analyst completing the cultural resources maps including the APE map, figures for biological focused surveys, and project overview mapbooks.
Lone Hill to White Double-Track Project, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority, December 2016 – May 2017
Archaeologist/GIS Analyst. Andrew served as a GIS Analyst completing map requests for the cultural resources, biological and jurisdictional delineation reports. He also assisted in the completion of DPR forms for the cultural resources technical report.
Adjunct Archaeology Staff and On-Call Cultural Resources Staff Position Support— SCE, California, 07/2011– 07/2016
Lead Consulting Archaeologist. Andrew served as lead consulting archaeologist for selected task orders under this contract, including:
West of Devers Upgrade Project, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, California. Siting, Proponent Environmental Assessment (PEA), Licensing Team Member. Andrew served as lead consulting archaeologist working directly with the core planning team. He attended and participated in multidisciplinary planning meetings. Andrew was involved with route selection and project alternatives prior to and during the development of the PEA. He assisted with oversight for all CEQA, NEPA and NHPA related activities for cultural and paleontological resources. Andrew reviewed and commented on all technical studies related to cultural and paleontological resources. He liaised directly with lead agency (CPUC) for submittal and document approval. He coordinated biological and cultural monitors. Review and commented on PEA and DEIR.
Leatherneck Substation— Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) Twentynine Palms, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, California. Licensing and Execution Team Member. Andrew served as lead consulting archaeologist working directly with the core planning and execution teams. He attended and participated in multidisciplinary planning and execution meetings; supported the project team by providing subject matter expertise; and assisted with oversight for all CEQA, NEPA, and NHPA related activities for cultural and paleontological resources. Andrew coordinated project execution activities with MCAGCC and US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Palm Springs. He assisted with preparation of the Environmental Assessment (EA). Andrew reviewed all cultural resources-related technical studies. He coordinated consultants for supplemental studies to support construction, and coordinated cultural resources monitors. He also prepared and presented Workers Environmental Awareness Program (WEAP).
Adjunct Archaeologist Staff—Fort Irwin National Training Center, San Bernardino County, California, 08/2009 – 08/2010
Archaeological Field Supervisor. Andrew planned, scheduled, and executed all cultural resources field work at Fort Irwin National Training Center. He conducted a 10,000-acre survey. He recorded and evaluated cultural resources. Andrew completed over 70 on call project requests. He completed built environment inventory of the base. He also conducted quarterly site monitoring of NRHP- eligible sites.
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RUSTY WHISMAN
Environmental Planner
Rusty Whisman has a wide array of urban planning
experience, and has been responsible for the preparation of CEQA and NEPA environmental compliance documents and
technical reports for infrastructure, transportation, and development projects on behalf of a diverse range of clients. Project Management. Rusty has served as a deputy project manager or project manager for a diverse range of
infrastructure, transportation, and development projects for a variety of public agencies.
Air Quality and GHG Analysis. Rusty has conducted air quality and climate change analysis for multiple California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) projects. He has
experience using CalEEMod, Sacramento Metropolitan
AQMD Road Construction Model, and CT-EMFAC.
Project Experience
Metropolitan Water District Pre-Stressed Concrete Cylinder Pipeline Program EIR-Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Orange Counties
Served as the deputy project manager and air quality analyst. The project would rehabilitate more than 100 miles of pre-stressed concrete cylinder pipeline (PCCP) along the Second Lower Feeder, Sepulveda Feeder, Calabasas Feeder, Allen-McColloch Pipeline, and Rialto Feeder with pre-fabricated steel liners at the project level. The project would extend the service life of the pipelines by approximately 50 years and would reduce risks related to pipeline damage.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works District 29 Waterworks Priority Capital Deficiencies Improvements EIR—Los Angeles County, California Currently serving as the deputy project manager and air quality analyst. The proposed project, which consists of several separate improvements, would be located in Waterworks District No. 29's service area in the City of Malibu and the unincorporated area of Topanga. The elements that comprise the proposed project would correct the most critical capital infrastructure deficiencies to provide a more reliable water system for existing customers. The project elements were identified based on operational imperatives, importance to overall system, and capacity.
City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering Venice Auxiliary Pumping Plant EIR—Los Angeles, California
Served as an author, preparing the air quality and greenhouse gases sections. The project would include the construction of an auxiliary pumping facility that would provide additional reliability and supplement capacity to the existing Venice Pumping Plant (VPP), located at 140 Years of Experience
Professional start date: 09/2008
ICF start date: 01/2012
Education
MA, Urban Planning , University
of California, Los Angeles , 2011
BA (magna cum laude) , Social
Ecology , University of California,
Irvine , 2008
Professional Memberships
Association of Environmental
Professional s
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Hurricane Street in the City of Los Angeles (City) community of Venice. The proposed facility would be sized to supplement the pumping capacity of the VPP, Pump Station No. 646, for a combined ultimate peak flow capacity of 87 million gallons per day (mgd), reflecting wet weather flows of a 10-year storm event.
Malibu Civic Center Wastewater Treatment Facility Project EIR-Malibu, Los Angeles County, California
Served as an author, preparing the air quality and climate change sections as well as the introductory chapter. The project would involve the construction and operation of a wastewater treatment facility with a capacity of more than 500,000 gallons per day. The project would also include a conveyance system for wastewater and recycled water.
Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center at the California Science Center Initial Study- Exposition Park, Los Angeles, California
Served as deputy project manager, primary author, and air quality analyst. The project required an initial study prepared to determine whether a new structure that would house the space shuttle Endeavour was consistent with the structure proposed under the 1993 Exposition Park Master Plan. The air quality analysis utilized CalEEMod to determine construction-period and operational impacts. An addendum to the EIR was prepared.
Laguna Niguel SunPointe Residential Project EIR--City of Laguna Niguel Served as the air quality and GHG analyst. The project would change a previous plan for a residential subdivision from a conventional 35-lot subdivision that encompasses the entire site to a terraced, clustered 71-lot gated subdivision. A conventional subdivision, as originally designed, with large single-family lots was determined to require extensive export of dirt from the project site (approximately 400,000 cubic yards). Instead, the proposed project would involve the clustering of smaller residential lots that requires a smaller building areas capable of being terraced, resulting in a larger common open space and landscaped slope areas compared to a conventional subdivision.
Yorba Linda Estates Project IS/MND—City of Yorba Linda, California Served as the air quality and GHG analyst. The proposed project would involve the subdivision of two existing parcels totaling 12.5 acres into 22 lots to allow the development of single-family residential homes. Implementation of the proposed project would require the City to approve: (1) a Tentative Tract Map (TTM), (2) Conditional Use Permit (CUP), (3) Administrative Adjustment (AA), and (4) Design Review for the site plan.
Los Angeles Police Academy Replacement Training Facility Initial Study/MND – City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering - Elysian Park, Los Angeles
Served as deputy project manager and lead author. The proposed project would construct a 24,000-square-foot multi-level building on a sloped site adjacent to the private portion of Academy Drive and west of the existing Police Academy buildings. The new building would provide 9,600 square feet of flexible classroom space and a virtual teaching component to accommodate 310 attendees.
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1 KEITH COOPER
Air Quality and Climate Change, Principal
Keith Cooper has more than two decades of professional
experience as an air quality specialist preparing documents to meet CEQA and NEPA requirements. His areas of expertise include criteria pollutant and GHG emissions inventories, air toxics health risk assessments, transportation conformity determinations, and general conformity determinations. Keith has prepared or overseen the preparation of hundreds of air quality impact assessments /reports that document air pollutant emissions and concentrations related to various public
infrastructure and private development projects. Keith has a thorough understanding of the federal and state ambient air quality standards, general and transportation conformity requirements, rules and regulations adopted by local air districts, and climate change/GHG emissions quantification and evaluation requirements. He also has experience preparing air toxics health risk assessments that evaluate inhalation risks related to mobile emissions sources.
Practice Areas of Expertise
Air Quality and Climate Change. Keith quantifies criteria pollutant, GHG, and toxic air contaminant emissions from land use activities (construction and long-term operations) and transportation sources. Once they are quantified, he evaluates emissions against state and national criteria established to protect public health and welfare.
General and Transportation Conformity Determinations.
Keith ensures consistency with federal Clean Air Act (CAA) mandates, demonstrate that federal-nexus transportation and non-transportation projects demonstrate CAA conformity per applicable rule (i.e., Transportation Conformity Rule or General Conformity Rule).
Air Toxics Health Risk Assessment (HRA). Keith identifies toxic emissions sources, quantifies emissions, and performs risk assessment to ascertain inhalation cancer and non-cancer risks at specific sensitive receptor locations. Risk assessments are performed using site-specific topographical and meteorological data.
Selected Project Experience
Bikeways Master Plan EIR— Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Los Angeles, California
Air Quality Task Leader. Keith performed senior-level review of air quality climate change/greenhouse gas emissions impact analysis and section discussion. ICF International prepared an EIR for the County of Los Angeles Bicycle Master Plan, which is a supplementary document to the Los Angeles County General Plan, providing a more detailed bicycle planning and policy direction than is included in the currently adopted General Plan. 2012-2015.
Years of Experience
Professional start date: 04/1998
ICF start date: 07/2005l
Education
MBA, Mount Saint Mary’ s
University, Los Angeles, 2019
MA, Urban Planning, University of
California, Los Angeles, 2012
BS, Business Administration,
California State University,
Dominguez Hills, 1999
Professional Memberships
Association of Environmental
Professionals
Transportation Research Board
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2 Metro East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Project EIR/EIS— Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles, California.
Air Quality Task Leader. Keith developed technical approach to evaluate project impacts to local and regional air quality, and climate change, for project construction and operations. He oversaw preparation of impact analyses and report preparation. Keith also provided QA/QC oversight to ensure that all environmental review requirements were satisfied. 2011-Ongoing.
California High-Speed Rail from Anaheim to Los Angeles EIR/EIS— California High-Speed Rail Authority/STV Incorporated, Anaheim to Los Angeles, California.
Air Quality Task Leader. For this on-going project, Keith provides strategic direction and oversight for this new rail transportation project that would transverse, in part, several established residential neighborhoods. He developed a work plan to evaluate project construction and operations emissions for local and regional criteria pollutants, air toxics, and GHG emissions. To assess the effects of project - related reconfiguration of the BNSF Hobart Yard Intermodal Facility, Keith developed the air toxics HRA evaluation methodology and managed two sub consultant firms responsible for preparing the construction- and operations-period HRAs. 2014-Ongoing. 2801 Kelvin Apartments IS/MND— City of Irvine, California Air Quality Task Leader. Prepared the air toxics health risk assessment (HRA) used to characterize the baseline project site conditions. In addition, oversaw preparation of the CEQA document air quality and climate change sections. This project included the new construction of 381 condominium units. 2013- 2014.
Poche Beach Outlet and Capistrano Beach Outlet No. 1 Outlet Maintenance Project — Orange County Parks, Dana Point, California.
Air Quality Task Leader. ICF prepared the general conformity analysis, satisfying CAA (section 176(c)(4)) requirements for the Ocean Outlet Maintenance project. The proposed project consists of conducting recurring maintenance activities at the Poche Beach Outlet and Capistrano Beach Outlet No. 1 in the City of Dana Point. The maintenance regime consists of semi-annual outlet maintenance and as- needed minor maintenance activities. 2012-2013.
Master Development Plan for the San Pedro Waterfront and Promenade— Port of Los Angeles/City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (LAHD), San Pedro, California Air Quality Task Leader. The LAHD has prepared a master development plan for multiple development projects and associated infrastructure improvements for approximately 418 acres in the Port of Los Angeles, from the Vincent Thomas Bridge to the federal breakwater within the property of the City of Los Angeles, Harbor Department. The proposed project would be developed over multiple phases throughout approximately 30 years. ICF prepared the EIR for this project. 2007-2010.
Moreno Valley 75-acre Business Park Project Burrowing Owl, Air Quality Study, and CEQA Documents— Western Realco, Moreno Valley, California
Air Quality Task Leader. Prepared air quality analysis and air toxics HRA. This project would include the new construction of four buildings comprising 18,559 square feet of manufacturing and 1,475,569 square feet of high-cube distribution warehousing land uses. Amongst the four buildings, 796 parking spaces will be provided. 2007-2008.
Coachella Valley San Gorgonio Pass Rail Corridor Service Project Tier 1 Program EIR/EIS — Los Angeles County and Riverside County Transportation Commission/HDR Engineering, Riverside County, California.
Air Quality Task Leader. Keith prepared the air quality and GHG emissions analyses portions of this Tier 1 Programmatic EIR/EIS. This proposed new rail transportation project that will establish 144 miles of passenger rail services connecting Los Angeles Union Station to Coachella. 2016-ongoing.
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3 EIR for State Enterprise Zone— City of Los Angeles, Community Development Department, Los Angeles, California
Air Quality Task Leader. Evaluated the proposed project for consistency with the regional Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP), and the state’s Assembly Bill 32 (California Global Warming Solutions Act).
ICF prepared the EIR for the State Enterprise Zone project. The proposed project involves the implementation of a state enterprise zone designation for the Central, East Valley, and Hollywood areas in the city of Los Angeles to provide a business incentive zone designed to attract new business and retain existing businesses and jobs. The project would permit businesses located within the zone to take state tax credits and deductions and City benefits, including, but not limited to, a Department of Water and Power electric rate subsidy. The zone designation, in and of itself, would not result in any specific construction projects, land acquisition projects, or other development projects. As a result of ICF's efforts, the City expected and received final approval of the state enterprise zone designation from the California Department of Housing and Community Development. 2007-2008.
Brighton to Roxford Double Track— Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (LA Metro)/STV, Los Angeles County, California.
Air Quality Task Leader. Keith provided strategic direction and oversight for this rail double track project. He developed a work plan to evaluate project construction and operations emissions for local and regional criteria pollutants, air toxics, and GHG emissions. In addition, Keith prepared the HRA for this project. 2015-ongoing.
Downtown San Bernardino Passenger Rail Project— San Bernardino Association of Governments/HDR Engineering, San Bernardino, California.
Air Quality Task Leader. Keith provided strategic direction and oversight for this new rail transportation project that would transverse, in part, an established residential neighborhood. He developed a work plan to evaluate construction and operations emissions for local and regional criteria pollutants, air toxics, and GHG emissions. For the air toxics HRA, meeting the evaluation methodology and requirements of the SCAQMD was a key factor in work plan development. 2012-2014.
I-605 Corridor Improvement Project—Metro/Parsons Transportation Group, Los Angeles County, California
Co-Air Quality Task Leader. Keith contributes to strategic direction and oversight for this approximately 27-mile freeway widening project that transverses several established residential neighborhoods. Keith contributed to developing the work plan to evaluate project construction and operations emissions for local and regional criteria pollutants, air toxics, and GHG emissions. To assess project -level particulate matter (PM) transportation conformity, Keith contributed to strategy development that lead to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Transportation Conformity Working Group (TCWG) concurrence that this project would not be considered a project of air quality concern (POAQC) per 40 CFR 93.123(b)(1). 2016-ongoing.
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1 TERRANCE WONG
Air Quality and GHG Specialist
Terrance Wong is a highly analytical and skilled technical analyst with 16 years of experience in the preparation of CEQA and NEPA documents. His technical capabilities include a specialization in air quality, climate change, and noise/vibration analyses, along with general section writing and preparation of environmental documents. Terrance’s project experience
includes performing analyses for various residential,
commercial, mixed use, industrial, educational, infrastructure, and entertainment-related developments, as well as specific plans and general plan updates. Terrance possesses excellent written and oral communication ability that is critical for client relations, and he is able to efficiently organize team efforts to produce timely and quality professional products.
Project Experience
California High-Speed Rail Palmdale to Burbank Project
Section— California High-Speed Rail Authority, Los
Angeles County, California, 02/2018 – Present
Lead Air Quality and Climate Change Analyst. The Palmdale to Burbank Project Section is a critical link in the Phase 1 High- Speed Rail (HSR) system connecting San Francisco and the Bay Area to Los Angeles and Anaheim. Multiple alignment alternatives have been developed for this approximately 38- to 44-mile project section. The project section extends through a variety of land uses and ecoregions, including urban, rural, and mountainous terrain. Each alignment alternative would involve areas of tunneling beneath the Angeles National Forest (ANF), including portions within the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (SGMNM). Terrance is responsible for preparing the technical report analysis that evaluates criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with construction and operation of this California High-Speed Rail project section.
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center Campus Master Plan Project— Los Angeles County, California, 03/2019– 10/2019
Air Quality and Climate Change Specialist. The project consists of a Master Plan that is intended to guide development of the Olive View-UCLA Medical Center Campus over a period of more than 20 years, including the expansion of health care delivery services and health related community programs. The Master Plan provides alternate paths for that development and flexibility to allow the plan to adapt to changes over time, and also includes an analysis and assessment of existing campus infrastructure and buildings, future considerations and recommendations for the campus’s land use, and a series of design criteria that guide building placement, form, and materials. For this project ICF prepared an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to analyze the potential impacts to the environment that could occur if the campus development and improvements identified and envisioned in the Master Plan are constructed and operated in the future. Terrance was responsible for preparing the GHG analysis for the EIR, which assessed two tiers (Tier I and II) of development associated with the Master Plan. Tier I entailed near-term projects that are better defined and could be constructed through the year 2035, while Tier II development would occur beyond 2035 and could include the construction of a new inpatient hospital, support services building, retail space, a Years of Experience
Professional start date: 01/2000
ICF start date: 04/2017
Education
MA, Environmental Studies
(concentration in Environmental
Law, Policy, and Management),
University of Southern California,
2001
BS, Biology, University of
California, Los Angeles, 1997
Areas of Expertise
AERMOD
CALINE4
CalEEMod
EMFAC201 7
OFFROAD
URBEMIS
FHWA-RD-77
RCNM
SoundPlan
Instantel MiniMate Vibration Monitor
Larson Davis Sound Level Meters
(Models 824 and 831)
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2 long-term care facility, County department buildings, and the renovation and reuse of the existing inpatient hospital for other purposes.
Waterworks District No. 29 Priority Capital Deficiencies Improvement Project—Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Los Angeles County and City of Malibu, California, 03/2019– Present
Noise Technical Analyst. The project consists of improvements to the water system infrastructure facilities of Waterworks District No. 29 (District 29), which supplies water to approximately 20,000 people in the City of Malibu and unincorporated area of Topanga. The project would include the demolition of two water tanks and construction of one tank reservoir in the unincorporated area of Topanga; replacement of approximately 34,300 feet of underground water pipeline the City of Malibu, 19,000 feet of which are along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH); construction of approximately 6,300 feet of new underground pipeline in the City of Malibu; and repairing several creek crossing locations by replacing and recoating segments of pipe and air release valves on PCH. Terrance was responsible for preparing the noise analysis for the EIR that assessed the project’s potential impacts against the noise standards of both the County of Los Angeles and the City of Malibu. 7940 Lankershim Boulevard Mixed-Use Project—City of Los Angeles, California, 03/2019– Present
Air Quality and Climate Change Specialist. The project consists of the development of a seven- story, mixed-use development consisting of 432 multi-family residential units and approximately 22,000 square feet of commercial uses. The residential component of the project would include 72 one-bedroom units, 180 two-bedroom units, and 180 three-bedroom units, with five percent of the proposed residential units to be designated as restricted affordable housing for Extremely Low Income Households and six percent of the proposed residential units to be designated as restricted affordable housing for Very Low Income Households. Terrance prepared both the stand-alone Air Quality and Greenhous Gas Technical Report and Noise Technical Report for the project, and subsequently incorporated those impact analyses into the project’s Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) documentation.
3448-3452 East Foothill Boulevard Project—City of Pasadena , California, 10/2017– 9/2019 A
ir Quality and Climate Change Specialist. The project consists of a multi-family residential development to be located at 3452-3488 E. Foothill Boulevard in the City of Pasadena. Specifically, the project would involve the development of a 6-story, 258-unit multi-family residential project in two buildings along with remodeling of the first two floors of an existing 11-story office building and remodeling of a 740-square-foot addition to an existing one - s
tory restaurant. Terrance prepared the
initial Air Quality Technical Report for this project and the subsequent update to the report as a result of changes to the project design features.
B
ridge Housing Project on Riverside Drive— City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, California, 3/2019– 4/2019
Air Quality and Climate Change Specialist. The proposed consists of converting an existing paved parking lot owned by the City of Los Angeles into a temporary Bridge Housing emergency homeless shelter for no more than three years. The project site would include up to a 10,800- square-foot (SF) tent structure with approximately 100 beds, a 1,080-SF hygiene trailer, a 1,080-SF administration/intake trailer, a 2,200-SF common area, a 121-SF food prep/serving area, an external 720-sf bin storage area, waste and recycling area, 3,500-SF of elevated deck, an 680-SF outdoor pet area, bike racks, stairs, ramps, approximately 800 linear feet of fencing, and general open space that would serve the local homeless community. For this project Terrance prepared the analysis in the Human Health Risk Assessment Technical Memorandum for use in the preparation of a Notice of Exemption for the project.
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3 McKinley Street Grade Separation Project–City of Corona, California, 01/2019 – Present Air Quality and Climate Change Specialist. The McKinley Street Grade Separation is located in the City of Corona at the intersection of McKinley Street and Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway, south of State Route (SR) 91 and east of I15. The project involves a grade separation at this intersection by elevating McKinley Street over GNSF Railway, Sampson Avenue, and the Arlington Channel. The objective of the project is to improve safety, provide unhindered access for emergency vehicles, reduce traffic congestion, and reduce air pollution. Terrance will be preparing the technical report to evaluate potential air quality and greenhouse gas impacts and to meet the City of Corona’s CEQA requirements.
East Bay Greenway Project— Alameda County Transportation Commission, California, 05/2017 – 05/2018
Air Quality and Climate Change Specialist. The East Bay Greenway Project involves the construction of a regional trail facility using the BART and Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Oakland Subdivision corridor ROWs, and public streets, consisting of Class I Multi-Use Path (Class I) and Class IV Separated Bikeway (Class IV) facilities. The project spans the cities of Oakland, San Leandro, Hayward, and unincorporated portions of Alameda County in California. Terrance prepared the Air Quality Technical Memorandum that analyzed potential air quality and GHG effects from construction and operation of the project, which would be subsequently used as a supporting technical report for the environmental documentation for the project. As the project would involve the use of federal funds and Caltrans would be the lead agency under NEPA, the Technical Memorandum addresses criteria pollutants and mobile source air toxics for construction and operational impacts consistent with Caltrans environmental procedures, as well as an analysis of project-level conformity.
Isabel Neighborhood Plan Project EIR— City of Livermore, Alameda County, California, 06/2017 – 05/2018
Air Quality and Climate Change Analyst. The project consisted of the proposed Isabel Neighborhood Plan, which is a Specific Plan that guides development of the area surrounding the proposed Isabel San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) extension to Isabel Avenue in the City of Livermore, California. The Specific Plan details the proposed land uses and their development standards, transportation, infrastructure improvements, environmental resources, design standards and guidelines, a financing strategy, and implementation tools within the Isabel Neighborhood. Terrance prepared the air quality and climate change impact analyses for the proposed Specific Plan.
Mariner’s Village Renovation Project EIR— County of Los Angeles, California, 05/13 – 03/2015 Senior Associate. The proposed Mariner’s Village renovation project would renovate an existing 981-unit apartment community on a 49-acre parcel immediately adjacent to the main channel in Marina del Rey, California. The project also proposed a new anchorage that would accommodate 92 boat slips, storage of approximately 20 non-motorized kayaks or paddle boards and 24 personal watercrafts on the docks, along with a 110-foot transient dock. The EIR also addresses the impacts of improvements to an adjacent Los Angeles County park, development of a 1,200 square foot view platform and an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) gangway connecting to a 90-foot public dock that will serve as a waterside public connection. While employed by ESA, Terrance was responsible for the preparation of the air quality, greenhouse gas, and noise analyses in the EIR.
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JONATHAN HIGGINSON
Noise and Vibration
Jonathan Higginson is a member of the Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE) with more than 18 years of
experience. He has worked on over 600 noise and vibration measurement, analysis, modeling, and mitigation studies for transportation, industrial, commercial, and residential projects; environmental impact reports; building noise insulation; room acoustics; mechanical noise and vibration; community noise; and construction noise and vibration. Jonathan graduated from the prestigious Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR) at the University of Southampton, United Kingdom.
Key Skills
Environmental Noise and Vibration Analysis, including
CEQA and NEPA. Jonathan’s experience includes providing both quantitative and qualitative analyses of noise and vibration from all kinds of development projects, including both
construction and operational activities.
Acoustical Software and Analysis Protocols. Jonathan has experience with a range of acoustical software and analysis protocols, including: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Traffic Noise Model (TNM), FHWA Roadway Construction Noise Model (RCNM), Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Guidance Manual Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment,
SoundPLAN, Insul, and Caltrans and National Marine Fisheries Service methodologies and guidance for underwater acoustic assessments.
Technical Report Writing. Jonathan has wide-ranging experience preparing technical noise and vibration reports for City, County, State and other governmental agencies, transportation agencies, and various private clients (engineers, planners, architects, developers, etc.).
Fieldwork. Jonathan has extensive experience conducting acoustical fieldwork, utilizing sound level meters, real time analyzers, accelerometers, geophones, and seismographs.
Project Experience
Venice Auxiliary Pumping Plant Project Focused EIR—City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, California
Lead Noise Analyst. Prepared all elements of the noise and vibration assessment for a new auxiliary pumping plant to be constructed on a vacant lot in close proximity to existing homes.
Conducted long- and short-term ambient noise measurements, noise measurements of pumps and motors at an existing pump station, analyzed project construction noise and vibration, and analyzed operational noise levels from proposed pumps, motors, HVAC and electrical Years of Experience
Total : 18 years
ICF: 5
Education
BEng, Acoustical Engineering,
University of Southampton,
Institute of Sound and Vibration
Research, 2001
Professional Memberships
Institute of Noise Control
Engineering (INCE)
Training
Managing Construction Noise ,
Brüel & Kjær, April 2012
SoundPLAN Software and Noise
Modeling Training, Navcon
Engineering Network , April 2008
Hands-On Architectural and
Building Acoustics, Brüel & Kjær,
May 2004
Principals of Vibration
Measurement and Analysis , Brüel
& Kjær, October 2001
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equipment, and an emergency generator. Authored the noise section of the EIR which presented the results of the analysis, including recommended mitigation measures.
Quartz Hill Public Library IS/MND—Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, California
Lead Noise Analyst. Prepared all elements of the noise and vibration assessment for a new public library to be constructed on a vacant lot in an existing mixed-use neighborhood.
Conducted ambient noise measurements, modelled existing and future traffic noise levels, analyzed project construction and operational noise using 3-dimensional modeling in SoundPLAN software, and analyzed groundborne vibration levels from project construction.
Authored the noise section of the IS/MND which presented the results of the analysis, including recommended mitigation measures.
State Route 22 (SR-22) EB Improve/Configure Channelization Project—Caltrans District 12, Garden Grove, Orange, and Santa Ana, California
Lead Noise Analyst. Jonathan managed/coordinated all aspects of the noise study report for safety improvements on SR-22 in the cities of Garden Grove, Orange, and Santa Ana.
Improvements included changes to an existing collector-distributor road and concrete barrier, reconfiguration of mainline by restriping, adding auxiliary and connector lanes, and adjusting the entrance to the eastbound SR-22. The NSR was completed on an expedited timeline to ensure approval with the same in calendar year and Jonathan coordinated early with Caltrans staff to prepare and finalize a work plan. Jonathan’ tasks included field noise measurements and traffic counts, traffic noise modeling in TNM 2.5, determination of traffic noise impacts, design of preliminary noise abatement (sound walls) and authoring the NSR. All work was conducted pursuant to the requirements of 23CFR772, using Caltrans’ Traffic Noise Analysis Protocol.
Castor Solar Project EIR Sufficiency Review— Kern County Planning and Community Development Department, Kern County, California
Provided senior technical QA/QC review of the Noise Technical Report for a proposed 12-acre solar photovoltaic (PV) power-generating facility and 0.25 mile gen-tie line. Jonathan reviewed all aspects of the technical report and identified potential flaws in a formal memorandum to the Lead Agency. The memorandum also provided various guidance regarding how deficiencies could be remedied and potential sources for reference information.
Yorba Linda Estates ISMND—City of Yorba Linda, California Lead Noise Analyst. Supervised and/or conducted all aspects of the noise and vibration analysis and reporting for the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for development of up to 22 single family residences on a 12.5-acre site in the City of Yorba Linda. Work included developing suitable thresholds of impact, and conducting long- and short-term noise monitoring, traffic noise modeling, and construction noise and vibration modeling. Measures were recommended to mitigate potentially significant noise and vibration impacts.
Logan Heights Educational Center—San Diego Unified School District, California Lead Noise Analyst. Conducted all aspects of the environmental noise and vibration analysis, including construction and operational impacts, and authored the noise section of the EIR. The project involved substantial improvement and reconfiguration of an existing 20-acre San Diego Unified School District site that housed two school campuses as well as lease-space utilized by Jonathan Higginson | Resume
a charter school. In addition to demolition and construction of classroom buildings, improvements include a larger athletic field with bleachers, running track, public address (PA) system, and field lighting; two smaller athletic fields, hardcourt areas, and play areas; lunch shelters; and an outdoor stage. Special consideration was given to surrounding residential properties and a historical library adjacent to the site.
Tommie Hotel Hollywood Construction Noise Monitoring— Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney, Los Angeles, California
Lead Noise Analyst and Project Manager. ICF provided construction noise monitoring during concrete pouring operations for the 212-room, 8-story hotel. Monitoring was required as part of a Court order in response to ongoing litigation. ICF conducted independent 3rd-party assessment of noise levels pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code standards and methodology. Formal reports were prepared and submitted to the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney as well as to the project developer and petitioners. By assigning multiple staff to the project, ICF was able to deliver the flexibility required to address a variable construction timetable and ensure that all required monitoring was provided without interruption to the schedule.
California High-Speed Train, Los Angeles to Anaheim CEQA and NEPA—Cal ifornia High- Speed Rail Authority/STV, Los Angeles to Anaheim, California Senior Noise Analyst. Jonathan supervised and/or conducted all short- and long-term noise measurements along the 30-mile alignment (approximately 45 separate measurement) and provided internal QA/QC review of the noise and vibration technical report. Jonathan also attended client and public outreach meetings and coordinated with STV and the High-Speed Rail Authority’s noise technical staff and reviewers.
Lakeside Equestrian Center—San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation, Lakeside, California
Lead Noise Analyst. Jonathan prepared the noise and vibration assessment for construction and operation of a proposed new equestrian center in Lakeside, California. Jonathan conducted and/or supervised ambient noise surveys in the proposed project vicinity, as well as reference noise source measurements at an existing community center in Lakeside and at an existing equestrian park in the City of Norco. The results were used, along with computer modeling of construction and operational noise, to assess the future potential impacts.
Sorrento Valley Double Track Project Technical Noise and Vibration Study—BRG Consulting, San Diego County, California
Senior acoustical consultant. Jonathan conducted the technical noise and vibration study for doubletracking of approximately 1.7 miles of railroad in San Diego County. The project included realignment of the existing track, addition of a second track, and replacement of three separate railroad bridges in order to support increased train capacity along the Los Angeles to San Diego (LOSSAN) rail corridor. The study addressed both project construction and operation. As part of this work effort, Jonathan supervised or conducted more than 100 measurements of noise and vibration levels from individual train passbys, including Amtrak, freight, and local commuter rail.
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GREG HOISINGTON
Principal Biologist
Greg’s technical experience includes a
broad range of interdisciplinary projects in
biological resource identification and
assessment; aquatic resource delineation;
biological permitting and compliance; and
environmental document preparation. He
has performed, led, and managed natural
resource field surveys and delineations for a
wide range of projects in a diversity of
habit
ats within California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah. Greg’s experience includes preparation of environmental documents for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act/ National Environmental Policy Act (CEQA/NEPA), California Endangered Species Act/Federal Endangered Species Act
(CESA/FESA), Caltrans Standard Environmental Reference
(SER), California Energy Commission, and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. He has acquired natural resource permits and led consultations and negotiations with regulating agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), and California Coastal Commission (CCC). Greg has also
facilitated on- and off-site mitigation, conducted restoration and reporting, and implemented adaptive management strategies in collaboration with restoration specialists.
Project Experience
Hamner Avenue Bridge Replacement Project—Riverside
County Transportation Department, City of Norco, California Task manager for this $1,395,000 project. Managed wetlands and waters delineation and biological studies including vegetation mapping, flora and fauna inventories, protocol riparian bird and burrowing owl surveys, and Santa Ana sucker habitat assessment for the project.
Managed a Jurisdictional Delineation report, NES and MSHCP consistency document with a Determination of Biological Equivalent or Superior Preservation (DBESP). Managing 404, 401, and 1602 permitting as well as HMMP and landscape plan development. 2017-present.
I-405 Improvement Project— Orange County Transportation Agency, Orange County, California
Task manager for this $1,200,000 project. Designated project biologist managing construction monitoring and permit compliance for this 16-mile design-build widening from SR-73 to I-605.
Years of Experience
Professional start date: 04/2004
ICF start date: 11/2015
Education
MS, Biology, California State
University, Long Beach, 2004
BS, Ecology and Environmental
Biology, California State
University, Long Beach, 2001
Certifications
Certified California Rapid
Assessment Method (CRAM)
Practitioner – Riverine and
Depressional Wetlands, MJ
Klinefelter, California, 2014
Professional Development
Wetland Delineation Certification,
Richard Chinn Environmental
Training, California, 2005
Desert Tortoise Surveying,
Monitoring and Handling
Techniques , Desert Tortoise
Council , 2007
Flat Tailed Horned Lizard Monitor
Training, CDFW, 2007
CEQA 16 -Hour Training
Workshop
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Construction includes the widening and/or replacement of approximately 30 freeway bridge crossings, the construction of approximately 165 new walls (retaining and sound walls), and the construction of large 5 culvert extensions. Managing compliance document preparation and GIS analysis for preconstruction burrowing owl habitat assessments and surveys, bat surveys, nesting bird surveys, wildlife crossings, and rare plant surveys. Working with the construction team to implement proactive management strategies to minimize schedule impacts from nesting birds and bats. Managing Biological staff and budget. 2017–present.
Venice Auxiliary Pumping Plant— City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, Los Angeles County
. Serving as Task Manager for this $125,000 project consisting of environmental documentation supporting the construction of an auxiliary pumping facility to supplement capacity to the existing Venice Pumping Plant. Managed biological surveys and biological section of the CEQA IS/MND. Managing development of a Habitat Mitigation Monitoring Plan for on-site restoration. 2015-present.
East Garden Grove Wintersburg Channel Sheet Pile Project — Orange County Department of Public Works, Orange County, California. Serving as Project Director for this $25,000 project involving a consistency analysis to determine whether project modifications are fully covered in the original Final EIR No. 560 and Addendum. This alignment of extends from Woodruff Street to the confluence with C06. Managing biological resources consistency analysis. 6/2019-present.
location of fishes, including the listed tidewater goby. 2006.
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center Campus Master Plan Project—County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works.
Task Manger. Managed biological studies in support of the proposed Olive View-UCLA Medical Center Campus Master Plan that intended to guide development of the campus over time and the delivery of health care services and health related community programs. Managed general biological surveys, California gnatcatcher protocol surveys, rare plant surveys, and co-authored the biological section of the Teir II programmatic EIR. 2016-Present.
Convention Center Project—City of Lake Forest.
Project Director. Providing construction monitoring and restoration monitoring support for this $400K project that will develop a new convention center on undeveloped lands. Overseeing biological and archaeological construction monitoring during the initial construction phase of the Lake Forest Civic Center project which entailed coordination with USFWS and CDFW to address the presence of nesting California gnatcatcher and to prepare and implement a nesting bird monitoring plan. Other biological monitoring duties included implementing and insuring compliance with the CDFW 1602 permit, USACE 404 and RWQCB 401 permits. Overseeing restoration monitoring support for the onsite Lake Forest Civic Center mitigation maintenance and monitoring project. The project recently completed Year 1 and is performing well and meeting or exceeding many of the final success criteria.
Chatsworth Park South Remedial Action Plan—Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation, Chatsworth, California
While employed by URS, served as task manager for this $45,000 project. Managed biological field efforts and Biological Technical Report, Rare Plant Survey Report, Arroyo Toad Habitat Assessment, and California Gnatcatcher Survey Report for a soil remediation site. Prepared a Greg Hoisington | Resume
Jurisdictional Delineation, prepared applications and acquired USACE, RWQCB, and CDFW permits, and corresponded with agencies. Facilitated procurement of mitigation through an in- lieu fee program. Managed biological staff and budget. 2013–2015.
Los Angeles Mission College Expansion—Sylmar, California While employed by URS, served as biologist for this $250,000 project. Authored the Biology section of an EIR prepared for an expansion of the Los Angeles Mission College. Performed biological resource assessments and delineated wetlands and other waters. Authored a jurisdictional delineation report and responded to public comments. 2008–2009. (Cooper), at Seal Beach, California: implications for stingray-related injury management.
Bulletin of the Southern California Academy of Sciences. 2007.
Hoisington, G. and C. Lowe. Distribution, abundance, and population structure of the round stingray, Urolophus halleri, near a thermal discharge at Seal Beach, California. Marine Environmental Research. 2005.
Employment History
ICF International. Biologist, Irvine Regional Biology Manager. Irvine, California. 11/2015– Present.
AECOM. Biologist, Biology Team Lead. Orange, California. 10/2014–10/2015.
URS (purchased by AECOM 10/2014). Biologist, Biology Department Manager. Santa Ana, California. 04/2006–10/2014.
Tetra Tech. Associate Biologist. Irvine, California. 04/2004–04/2006.
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1 KATRINA SUKOLA
Water Quality and Water Resources Specialist
Katrina Sukola has experience in water and sediment quality, metal and nutrient analysis, and contaminant analysis in aquatic environments. She has managed and conducted
fieldwork including river and coastal assessments such as the U.S. EPA’s National Coastal Assessment, habitat assessments for herring, restoration projects including habitat restoration for red-legged frogs in the Eldorado National Forest, and
monitoring programs for marine aquatic invasive species.
Katrina has also designed and implemented environmental monitoring programs and coordinated fieldwork including surface and stormwater sampling.
Katrina prepares a variety of environmental documents
including Environmental Impact Reports/Statements
(EIRs/EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Initial Studies (ISs), Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs), and technical reports related to water resources, and experienced in
environmental compliance pursuant to the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). She is thoroughly familiar with water resource issues, water quality regulatory compliance, and experienced with review of permits such as wastewater,
stormwater, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permits, and environmental management plans including ocean management plans and fisheries management policy.
Project Experience
Cit
ywide Sidewalk Repair Program EIR, City of Los
Angeles Department of Public Works, Bureau of
Engineering, City of Los Anegles, California, 12/2017 – 6/2018
Hy
drology and Water Quality Lead Author. Under this Program, the City will be responsible for providing extensive sidewalk repairs to ensure public right-of-ways throughout the City meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance standards. The proposed Program broadly address citywide sidewalks, street trees, and utilities.
Cit
ywide Cat Program EIR, City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering, City of Los Anegles, California, 9/2018 – 8/2019 Hy
drology and Water Quality Author. The purpose of the Program is to assist in achieving the City of Los Angeles’ nokill goal and support the City’s adoption of TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) as the preferred method of dealing with free-roaming cat populations as well as the City’s official policy for reducing the relative number of free-roaming cats in the city of Los Angeles. Potential environmental impacts associated with the existing population of free-roaming cats in the city include water quality impacts related to free-roaming cat feces and urine.
Years of Experience
Professional start date: 08/2004
ICF start date: 06/2015
Education
MSc, Chemistry, University of
Manitoba, 2003
BSc, Environmental Chemistry,
University of Waterloo, 2001
Professional Development
Wetlands Regulation & Mitigation,
UC Davis Extension, 2015
Contaminated Sites Professional
Training, GeoEnviroLogic, 2014
Wetland Restoration, Design &
Construction, BC Wildlife
Federation/USDA Forest Service,
2010, 2014
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Senior Archaeologist
Stephen Bryne has nearly 30 years of experience in California archaeology and cultural resources management serves as a senior archaeologist in the Los Angeles office. His experience encompasses all phases of archaeological fieldwork, including archaeological surveys, site significance and evaluation testing, data recovery mitigation programs, and archaeological
monitoring projects. He is familiar with the regulatory context of cultural resources compliance including Section 106 of the NHPA and CEQA. While employed with Caltrans, Stephen
completed a temporary assignment in the Project Review Unit of the California SHPO. In addition, he is qualified under Caltrans Professional Qualification Staff as Principal
Investigator-Prehistoric Archaeology. Stephen served as the legislative liaison to the Society for California Archaeology from 2002 to 2009. His particular interests include Native American consultation, prehistoric settlement patterns, and prehistoric rock art. Stephen meets the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Historic Preservation Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology.
Project Experience
Seacliff Siding Extension Project, Union Pacific Railroad, Ventura County, California
Project Archaeologist. Stephen’s duties included performing a records search, field survey, Native American consultation, and preparation of an Archaeological Survey Report to Caltrans standards.
Southern California Edison—Santa Barbara County
Reliability Project
Senior Archaeologist. Stephen’s duties included performing a records search and conducting a cultural resources survey.
Ojai Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project, City of Ojai, Ventura County, California Senior Archaeologist. Stephen’s duties included performing historical research, Native American consultation, coordination of Native American monitoring, Phase 1 and Extended Phase I survey, Years of Experience
Professional start date: 01/1989
ICF start date: 12/2015
Education
MS, Anthropology, Florida State
University, Tallahassee, 1986
BA, Anthropology, Florida State
University, Tallahassee, 1981
Professional Memberships
Society for California Archaeology
Ventura County Archaeological
Society
Santa Barbara County
Archaeological Society
Los Angeles/Ventura Cultural
Research Alliance
Certifications
Registered Pr ofessional
Archaeologist (RPA ), No. 28575869
(Issued: 11/2000 )
Professional Development
Section 106: An Introduction,
National Preservation Institute
CEQA for Environmental
Professionals, U niversity of
California, Davis, Extension
Principals of Geoarchaeology for
Transportation Projects, Caltrans
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2 and preparation of an Archaeological Survey Report and Extended Phase I Survey Report to Caltrans standards.
Cajalco Road Widening from Harvill Avenue to Temescal
Canyon Road—Riverside County Transportation
Department, California
Senior Archaeologist. Stephen’s duties include records
searches, Native American consultation, field survey, agency consultation, and preparation of an Archaeological Survey Report to Caltrans standards.
I-15 Corridor Addition of Express Lanes— San Bernardino Associated Governments/Parsons Brinckerhoff, San
Bernardino County, California
Senior Archaeologist. Stephen’s duties include agency
consultation, records search, and preparation of an
Archaeological Survey Report to Caltrans standards.
Taylor Yard Bikeway/Pedestrian Bridge over Los Angeles River— City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, California
Senior Archaeologist. Stephen’s duties include performing records search, archaeological survey, and Native American consultation and preparing a technical report.
California High-Speed Train from Anaheim to Los Angeles CEQA/NEPA Compliance— California High-Speed Rail Authority/STV, Inc., Anaheim to Los Angeles, California Project Archaeologist. Stephen’s duties include performing background research and preparing an Archaeological Survey Report to Caltrans standards.
Brighton to Roxford Double Track—Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority/STV, Inc., California
Senior Archaeologist. Stephen’s duties include performing records search, archaeological survey, and Native American consultation and preparing a technical report.
Professional Development (Cont’d)
Environm ental Project
Management, Caltrans
Introduction to Geophysical
Applications in Archaeology, CSU
Long Beach
Identification and Management of
Traditional Cultural Places, National
Preservation Institute
Tribal Transportation Academy,
Caltrans
Historic Artifa ct Identification,
Caltrans
Comparative Osteology, Caltrans
Principles of Tribal Consultation,
Caltrans
Geoarchaeology Workshop: Core
Concepts and Applications, Society
for California Archaeology
COLLEEN DAVIS
Senior Manager, Lead Architectural Historian
Colleen Davis offers 19 years of historic consulting experience in evaluating properties for National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility, analyzing effects to historic properties under Section 106 of the NHPA, and consulting with State Offices of Historic Preservation (SHPOs).
Colleen has extensive experience providing Section 106
compliance support for Housing and Urban Development
Department (HUD)-funded undertakings. Colleen currently supports the Marin Housing Authority to comply with Section 106 for undertakings related to the NRHP-listed Golden Gate Village public housing complex, She supported the New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), providing Section 106 support for HUD Community Development Block Grant-
Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funded undertakings under ICF’s Environmental and Historic Preservation Review Program
Management contract supporting the overall Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts. She previously served as Deputy Project Manager under the same contract. From 2006-2017, Colleen provided Section 106 compliance support to the City of Los Angeles for all of its HUD-funded undertakings, including CDBG projects, amounting to thousands of projects over an 11 year period. From 2011-2012, she also provided technical assistance to the Michigan State Housing and Development Authority for HUD Neighborhood Stabilization Program undertakings.
Colleen exceeds the Secretary of the Interior’s professional qualifications standards in history and architectural history.
Selected Project Experience
Section 106 Review for Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded undertakings at Golden Gate Village - Marin Housing Authority –Marin City, California (04/2017 – present) For the National Register of Historic Places listed Golden Gate Village public housing complex, ICF supports the Marin Housing Authority (MHA) in complying with the California Environmental Quality Act and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. ICF’ recently completed a Section 106 compliance “tool kit” – a step-by-step “how to” process keyed to ten (10) sample compliance document templates adaptable to a wide variety of potential projects. Currently, ICF preparing a detailed character-defining features analysis of the site, which includes intensive landscape analysis, field survey, photo-documentation, and preparation of an easy-reference matrix identifying important physical features and spaces. For all repair and maintenance projects, Colleen advises MHA on historically appropriate approaches and techniques and drafts memoranda documenting compliance with the Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation.
Years of Experience
Professional start date: 08/2000
ICF start date: 06/2006
Education
MA, History, California State
University, Fullerton, 2010
BA, English, University of
California, Los Angeles, 1990
Professional Memberships
Urban History Association
Association for Preservation
Technology
Vernacular Architecture Forum
National Trust for Historic
Preservation
Los Angeles Conservancy
Professional Development
Short Courses in Historic
Preservation/Summer, University of
Southern California, 2000
Environmental Services Cultural Assessment for Weatherization Projects—California Department of General Service and Department of Community Services and Development, Statewide, California (2011 – present)
Since 2011, Colleen has managed a program for the state of California to implement the first amended programmatic agreement among the CEC, Department of Community Services and Development, and the California SHPO Regarding Section 106 compliance for Department of Energy programs to provide National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 compliant reviews. Colleen manages over 30 staff located in six ICF offices to complete Section 106 reviews for over 13,000 properties. Review results are delivered within 2 business days, allowing the projects to proceed to construction without unnecessary delay. Key drivers for this project include accuracy and speed. Its paperless business process relies on customized technology tools and a desktop review protocol, which have been critical to its success. In her role, Colleen ensures that appropriately qualified staff are available daily, quality products are delivered, and timely completion of reviews within a firm fixed price budget. Colleen also consults with SHPO on behalf of the client.
Statewide Cultural Resources Compliance—California Department of General Service, Statewide, California (2015 – present)
Since 2015, Colleen has managed ICF’s on-call contract to provide historical resources evaluation and consultation for state-owned buildings on behalf of DGS. Under this contract, Colleen has overseen evaluation of more than 10 state buildings in Sacramento, Redding, Red Bluff, San Diego, and Fresno. In compliance with Public Resources Code 5024 & 5024.5, Colleen’s team evaluated National Register of Historic Places, California Register of Historical Resources, and California Historical Landmark eligibility.
Detailed historic contexts prepared for these evaluations included local contexts for each city, statewide contexts tied to relevant events and time periods, Mid-century Modern architecture, Late Modern architecture, and sustainable/energy efficient architecture. In some cases, extensive integrity analysis was required. On behalf of DGS, Colleen’s team successfully obtained SHPO concurrence for all eligibility/ineligibility determinations.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 106 Review—City of Los Angeles, Housing and Community Investment Department, Los Angeles, California (2006 – 2017) Colleen oversaw HUD Section 106 reviews for the City of Los Angeles. Colleen deputy managed Section 106 reviews totaling approximately 200 National Register of Historic Places property evaluations each year from 2006 through 2017. In addition to coordinating a team of architectural historians to perform field survey, research, and evaluation of properties potentially affected by proposed undertakings, Colleen’s responsibilities included preparing more than 20 determinations of National Register eligibility and 30 Findings of Effect analyzing effects to historic properties; advising on methods to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects; and consulting with SHPO to resolve adverse effects. Over the thousands of projects reviewed during the 11 years ICF held this contract, a memorandum of agreement to resolve adverse effects was needed on only three occasions.
Camp Hall Rail NEPA Analysis—Surface Transportation Board (STB), Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Berkeley County, South Carolina (11/2017 – present)
Colleen leads the cultural resources analysis. She is the primary author of the NHPA Section 106 Finding of Effect which concluded no adverse effect would result from the construction and operation of a new 30-mile long proposed rail line with two linear NRHP-eligible historic properties and a historic cemetery in its area of potential effects. SHPO concurred with this finding. She is also the primary author of the environmental document analysis. Federal Railroad Administration and United States Coast Guard are cooperating agencies.
ICF is analyzing effects under NEPA and the NHPA
California High-Speed Train, Los Angeles to Anaheim—California High-Speed Rail Authority/ STV, Los Angeles to Anaheim, California, 08/2015 – present
Colleen supports the built environment team identifying resources, conducting archival research, preparing of technical reports (including Historic Architectural Survey Report and Finding of Effect), and drafting the environmental document section accordance with the guidance provided by the CHSRA. ICF is preparing technical documents and an Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement in compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and the NHPA. The HSR Project Alternative utilizes an existing rail corridor that traverses dense urban and suburban neighborhoods developed with a wide variety of residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation building types
California High-Speed Train, Palmdale to Burbank—California High-Speed Rail Authority/ Circlepoint, Palmdale to Burbank, California, 08/2015 – present
Colleen supports the built environment team identifying resources, conducting archival research, and preparing technical reports in accordance with the guidance provided by the CHSRA. ICF is providing technical expertise in Biology, Air Quality and Cultural Resources in support of the supplemental alternatives analysis and EIR/EIS for the Palmdale to Burbank Project Section. Three alternatives under analysis travel from the proposed Palmdale Station to the proposed Burbank Station. Alternatives include tunnels through a national forest, as well as at-grade and elevated track through rural, agricultural, suburban and dense urban residential/ commercial areas.
State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Program Management for Environmental and Historic Preservation Reviews related to HUD Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funded Superstorm Sandy Recovery (2015 – 2018) Colleen provides technical assistance related to historic preservation and environmental compliance associated with disaster relief funds provided by HUD for the State of New Jersey’s Superstorm Sandy recovery effort. New Jersey received $3.2 billion in CDBG-DR grant funds to support the housing, business, and infrastructure repair needs in the nine counties most impacted by the storm. ICF works directly with NJDEP in managing compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106. Section 106 compliance for these undertakings is governed by a programmatic agreement among the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the New Jersey State Historic Preservation Office, the New Jersey State Office of Emergency Management, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and others as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Colleen advises NJDEP on Section 106 compliance and consults with NJSHPO to resolve adverse effects to historic properties.
Employment History
ICF. Architectural Historian. Los Angeles, California. 06/2006 – Present.
Freelance, Historic Preservation Consultant. 05/2004 – 05/2006.
Historic Resources Group. Research Associate, Los Angeles, California. 08/2000 – 04/2004.
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Hydrology and Water Quality Lead Author. The SEIR evaluated the potential environmental impacts associated with the demolition of the existing Building structures and adjacent landscaping, and the construction of a surface parking lot, including new landscaping, storm drainage, lighting, signage, and security improvements. Due to the then-pending litigation, the demolition of these structures and the construction of the parking lot were not analyzed in the 2015 Certified EIR. 555 & 777 West Middlefield EIRs— City of Mountain View, California, 12/2017 - Ongoing Hy
drology and Water Quality Lead Author. The 555 West Middlefield Project includes retaining the 402 existing multi-family residential units and the construction of 348 new residential units in 2 separate buildings on 7 acres of existing surface parking lot. The 777 West Middlefield Project includes the demolition of the existing on-site buildings and construction of up to 716 new residential units in 3 buildings with subterranean parking.
Cordes Ranch Specific Plan EIR Addendum — City of Tracy, Tracy California, 10/2018 – 12/2018
Hydrology and Water Quality Lead Author. The Addendum analyzed potential differences between the impacts identified in the previously certified Cordes Ranch Specific Plan (CRSP) EIR and those that would be associated with the proposed Amendment. The Amendment addresses minor changes to the CRSP, in particular, design specifics for improvements to two interchanges to mitigate traffic impacts associated with CRSP buildout.
Upper Santa Ana River Habitat Conservation Plan — San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (SBVMWD), San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, California, 5/2017 – 6/2017 Water Resources and Hydrology Specialist. Katrina authored the Hydrology section of the Upper Santa Ana River Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). The primary goal of the HCP is to balance the effects of water management activities in the Plan Area with the conservation of populations of the 23 Covered Species including special status plants, wildlife, and their habitat within the Plan Area.
SF Giants Mission Rock Seawall Lot 337 Pier 48 EIR—Seawall Los 37 Associates L LC, San Francisco, California, 09/2015 – 06/2017
Hydrology and Water Quality Lead Author. Katrina authored the Hydrology and Water Quality section for the SF Giants Mission Rock Seawall Lot 337 Pier 48 Project EIR documents. The 27-acre mixed use project involves development of residential, commercial, light industrial, active/retail, and open space as well as the rehabilitation and reuse of Pier 48. The project is located adjacent to marginal wharf, China Basin Park and Terry A. Francois Boulevard in the City of San Francisco.
Facebook Constitution Campus Expansion— City of Menlo Park, California, 05/2015 – 08/2016 Water Quality Specialist. Katrina authored the Hydrology and Water Quality section for the Facebook Constitution Campus Expansion Environmental Impact Report (EIR) documents. The project included the redevelopment of an existing industrial site with two new office buildings and a hotel. The project is located within the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay Water Board.
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Senior GIS Analyst
Bill Parker is a Senior GIS Analyst at ICF, and has 9 years of experience. His experience includes transportation projects, electric vehicle siting, water management, and habitat
conservation plans. He is well versed in managing geospatial data on large projects, completing complex spatial analysis in Model Builder and Python, map and analysis automation using Python, and web mapping. Bill has experience in remote
sensing and has completed LiDAR classification on
Microstation along with supervised land use classification using ERDAS IMAGINE and ArcGIS. He has been trained in
cartographic techniques and has been involved in figure production. Bill has gained expertise in ArcGIS and extensions such as: Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst, along with proficiency in Trimble Pathfinder Office, ERDAS IMAGINE, X-Tools Pro, and MicroStation.
Key Skills
Spatial Analysis. Bill has experience in utilizing ArcGIS and spatial analyst, 3D analyst, and X-Tools extensions for completion of spatial analysis.
Python Programming. Bill has experience using Python to automate GIS tasks for more efficient completion of spatial analysis tasks
Data Collection. Bill has experience using Trimble GPS units for data collection and creating ArcGIS Collector maps and datasets for data collection on iPads and Nexus devices Image Interpretation. Bill has experience using ArcGIS for digitizing aerial imagery and in using ArcGIS and ERDAS IMAGINE to complete supervised classifications of multispectral imagery.
Project Experience
Transportation—Rail and Transit
California High-Speed Rail San Jose to Merced, Merced to Fresno Central Valley Wyes, San Francisco to San Jose— California High-Speed Rail Authority, California, 02/2012 – Current GIS Lead. Bill coordinated all GIS activities associated with analysis and figure production for the environmental impact reports/environmental impact statements (EIRs/EISs) and technical reports.
He served as the GIS contact for the client to send and receive new data. Bill coordinated all new tasks requests from authors and prioritize the requested tasks. He converted CAD data from dgn file to ArcGIS geodatabase using customized ArcGIS tools. Bill created figure template and Python script to automate figure production. He worked with field teams on data collection using Trimble GPS units and iPads with ArcGIS Collector. Bill was responsible for the GIS analysis and figures in the hydrological, biological, agricultural, environmental justice, parks, and wetlands sections. He reviewed work completed by other analyst in the agricultural and air quality sections. He ensured all analysis tasks were completed in either ModelBuilder or Python scripts to allow for efficient reruns of Years of Experience
Professional start date: 06/2009
ICF start date: 02/2012
Education
MA Candidate, Geography, San
Francisco State University, In
Progress
BA, Anthropology, University of
California, Berkeley, 2002
Certifications
GIS Certification of Completion,
Diablo Valley College, 2008
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ACE Forward— Altamont Corridor Express, California, 08/2015 – 04/2017 GIS Lead. Bill converted CAD data to GIS data of project components. He created figures showing project locations. He coordinated use of iPads and ArcGIS Online Collector app for collection of data during cultural resource and biological survey. Bill created ArcGIS Online web maps for use by biology team to digitize new land cover.
SAMTRANS Electrification Project—San Mateo County Transit District, Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, 11/2013 – 01/2015
GIS Lead. Bill converted CAD data to GIS data and organized into geodatabases for easy storage and use. He completed all tasks using ModelBuilder for easy repeatability with future alignment changes. He identified electrification safety zone extents for use in survey of affected trees and in creating a project area. Bill also completed analysis and figures for impacts to biological and hydrological resources.
Silicon Valley Santa Clara BART Extension— Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority, California, 10/2013 – Current
GIS Lead. Bill converted CAD data to GIS data for the track alignment, construction staging areas, and station options. He performed a comparison of the old APE with the new alignment for creation of a new APE. He also created a map book of figures to display the changes in the APE. He has created figures and analysis for biological impacts. He has created web maps for sharing data internally and with the client.
Development and Redevelopment
Mission Rock Development EIR— City of San Francisco, California, 10/2016 – 03/2017 GIS Lead. Bill created raster trend surfaces and contour lines from air quality modeling points to display fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and cancer rates associated with construction and operation phases of the development.
Transportation—Roads, Bridges, and Highways
Air Quality Action Plan for the Interstate 710 (I-710) Corridor—Gateway Cities Council of Governments, California, 03/2014 – 10/2015
Lead GIS Analyst. Bill used roadway link data with projected flow and vehicle miles traveled (VMT) to create point locations buffered around links for use in air quality modeling data. He created figures showing projected flow and VMT along links. He created trend surfaces from point data of modeled air quality projections for use in maps.
Better Market Street— City and County of San Francisco Department of Public Works, California, 08/2013 – 11/2019
Lead GIS Analyst. Bill converted CAD data to GIS data for creation of area of potential effect (APE) figures. He coordinated use of iPads and ArcGIS Online Collector app for collection of data during cultural resource survey.
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Regional Emissions Modeling—Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) , California, 06/2016 – 07/2016
Lead GIS Analyst. Bill created a Python script to select and group specified receptor data by Transportation Analysis Zone (TAZ) and TAZ vertices for use in air quality models..
Health and Human Services
AARP Livability Index— AARP, Nationwide, 07/2017 – 12/2017 Lead GIS Analyst. Bill created Python scripts to automate analysis of nationwide census data. He selected livability metrics were defined at the block group level using census data and other nationwide datasets. Spatial analysis was needed to create different metrics for livability analysis, metrics used included subsidized housing, diversity of destinations, activity destinations, and entertainment venues. The end product was exported to tables to be loaded into the AARP livability index web map.
Environmental Policy
CEQA Streamlining— City of Los Angeles, California, 06/2016 – 04/2017 Lead GIS Analyst. Bill worked with city staff to gather data that could be uploaded into the City’s ZIMAS database to assist planning staff in determining potential for CEQA streamling. This included geocoding, and geospatial analysis to buffer and select areas that could have streamling rules applied to them.
Water and Wastewater
Wetland Catchments— EPA, Nationwide 03/2019 – 10/2019
Lead GIS Analyst. Bill served as the lead GIS analyst creating Python scripts to automate analyses of creating watersheds from NWI data. The watersheds were to be created from merged NWI data of adjacent and isolated wetlands. Watersheds were created at the NHD HUC 12 boundary. The script was written to iterate through all of the HUC 12 in at a user specified HUC level. The output would be the size of the vegetated and open water wetlands in adjacent and isolated wetlands and the size of the corresponding watersheds.
Employment History
ICF. Senior GIS Analyst. San Francisco, California. 02/2012 – Present.
Towill, Inc. Geomatics Technician. San Francisco, California. 08/2011 – 12/2011.
Greenbelt Alliance. Policy Intern. San Francisco, California. 01/2011 – 08/2011.
Labor Archives and Research Center. Geography Intern. San Francisco, California. Fall 2010.
San Francisco State University. Graduate Assistant. San Francisco, California. Fall 2009 and Fall 2010.
U.S. Census Bureau. Geographer. Suitland, Maryland. 06/2009 – 08/2009.
Castro Valley Unified School District. Substitute Teacher. Castro Valley, California. 2006 – Present.
Mervyn’s LLC. Assistant Manager. Hayward, California. 2003 – 2006.
Kaibab National Forest. Archaeological Technician. Jacob Lake, Arizona. 2003.
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Environmental Planner
Marissa Mathias has four years of experience in the
environmental consulting field, including regulatory compliance, field work, and environmental planning. Marissa has provided project support for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance in the southern California region and has provided environmental analysis for a variety of project types, including mixed-use, redevelopment, infrastructure, and commercial.
Marissa’s responsibilities include assisting senior project managers, technical writing, interfacing with clients,
subconsultants, and agency staff; and proposal writing.
Marissa has served as the Deputy Project Manager for multiple projects including Metrolink SCORE Program, Metrolink Tunnel 25 Project, Los Angeles River Master Plan Update EIR, and Olive View Medical Campus Master Plan EIR.
Project Experience
On-Call Professional Engineering Design Services, SCORE PMC Services Contract E740A- 14— Metrolink, Southern California, California, 10/2019- Ongoing Deputy Project Manager. As a subconsultant to HDR, ICF is currently providing environmental analysis of eleven projects that would be part of Metrolink’s Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion (SCORE) Program. All of these projects aim to provide improvements to enhance regional commuter rail operations. Marissa serves as the deputy project manager and manages the various documents prepared for the SCORE Program.
Safety & Security Enhancement and Track & Drainage Reconstruction at Tunnel 25 Project- Metrolink SCRRA Valley Subdivision, Newhall, California, 10/2019- Ongoing Deputy Project Manager. ICF is currently working as a subconsultant to RailPros under a task order with Metrolink to provide CEQA and NEPA documentation and recommendations to clear safety and security enhancements as well as track and drainage reconstruction improvements within Tunnel 25 on Metrolink’s Valley Subdivision near Newhall. These improvements would address recommendations from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, which identified operational issues and the need to enhance the water supply and access to the tunnel. The project would also replace and renew the track and drainage systems to ensure reliability of service within the tunnel. Marissa serves as the deputy project manager.
East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor EIS/EIR — Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles County, California, 09/2019- Ongoing Planner. Metro, in cooperation with the cities of Los Angeles and San Fernando and FTA, is proposing to develop a new transit line, the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor to improve mobility along the Van Nuys Boulevard Transit Corridor, from the Metro Orange Line on the south to the Sylmar/San Fernando Metrolink station on the north. As a planner, Marissa has supported the final documentation efforts.
Years of Experience
Professional start dat e: 09/2016
ICF start date: 01/ 2019
Education
BA, Environmental Studies ,
University of California Santa Cruz ,
2016
Professional Memberships
AEP- LA Chapter Board Member
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Deputy Project Manager. Marissa serves as the deputy project manager and manages the preparation of a PEIR for the LA River Master Plan Update. The Project was initiated to help update the LA River Master Plan, a comprehensive approach covering all 51 miles of the River. The effort was launched to update the original 1996 master plan, synthesizing more recent ideas for portions of the River and bringing a comprehensive vision to the transformation of the LA River.
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center EIR—LACDPW, Los Angeles County, California , 01/2019- 12/2019
Deputy Project Manager. Marissa served as the deputy project manager and manages the preparation of an EIR for the Olive View-UCLA Medical Center Campus. The Project includes a Master Plan which is intended to guide development of the campus over a period of 20+ years and the delivery of health care services and health related community programs Pier B Rail Yard Project-Maritime Administration, Long Beach, California. 05/2019 – Present.
Planner- The Project would expand the Pier B Rail Yard from 12 tracks to 48 tracks. The expanded Pier B Rail Yard would allow inbound and outbound intermodal trains to be staged and would also provide storage tracks for empty rail cars. Marissa was responsible for preparing the land use and environmental justice chapter.
San Diego Unified School District Capital Improvement Program -City of San Diego, San Diego, California. 08/2019- Ongoing
Planner. The proposed project involves the establishment and implementation of the District’s Capital Improvement Program to repair, renovate, and revitalize District schools and administrative facilities. The repair, renovation, and revitalization projects associated with the Proposed Program would include a wide range of future construction and operational activities on either existing school sites or administration facilities or on new, currently unidentified sites. Marissa was responsible for preparing the wildfire section.
Training and Lecturing
UCLA Extension. Successful CEQA Compliance: A Step-by-Step Approach. UCLA Extension DTLA. 2018.
Employment History
ICF. Environmental Planner. Los Angeles, California. 01/2019 – Present.
Environmental Science Associate. Community Development Associate. Santa Monica, California. 02/2018 – 11/2018.
Three Squares, Inc. Recycling Coordinator (Contractor). Los Angeles, California. 07/2017 – 01/2018.
Orthopaedic Institute for Children. Sustainability Coordinator (Contractor). Los Angeles, California. 03/2017 – 07/2017.
University of California- Santa Cruz. Green Building Coordinator. Santa Cruz, California. 01/2015- 12/2016.
CHARLOTTE STADELMANN
Environmental Planner
Charlotte Stadelmann is a skilled California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) practitioner who has contributed to
transportation and general plan updates, primarily to the mobility element. Charlotte’s responsibilities include assisting various project managers, formulating scope, graphic and GIS map rendering, technical writing, schedule and budget tracking, interfacing with clients, subconsultants and agency staff.
Project Experience
Transportation—Rail and Transit
California High-Speed Train, San Jose to Merced
Segment—California High -Speed Rail Authority/HNTB,
San Jose to Merced, California, 04/2019 – Ongoing
Planner. Charlotte served as a QA/QC coordinator for
various sections, including the Alternatives Analysis section of the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the San Jose to Merced subsection of the California High Speed Rail Program. In addition, she assisted the Project Management team with consistency throughout the document. Charlotte also provided research, data analysis, and technical language development for various sections of the document.
Inglewood Transit Connector—City of Inglewood,
Inglewood, California, 03/2018 – 04/2019
Planner. While employed at Pacifica Services, Charlotte served as a contributing author for the administrative draft environmental impact report for the Inglewood Transit Connector project. Charlotte assisted with various forms of research for the transportation and land use chapters and related projects list. Charlotte also assisted with the administrative tasks and drafted response to public comments on the notice of preparation. Utilizing ArcGIS, Charlotte developed maps and demographic and real estate assessments for preliminary project research and ADEIR. Regular duties included correspondence with internal and external stakeholders and a team of over 8 subconsultants. The Inglewood Transit Connector project is the environmental analysis and report for a proposed 1.8-mile automated people mover connecting a Los Angeles County regional transportation light rail station, in the City of Inglewood’s downtown area to the newly constructed Inglewood Stadium.
Sep
ulveda Transit Corridor Feasibility Study—Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles, California, 11/2017 – 02/2018
Intern. While employed at LA Metro, Charlotte worked on the Sepulveda Transit Corridor project directly under the project manager. Charlotte’s duties included the preparation and design of the Page
1 Years of Experience
Professional start date: 09/2016
ICF start date: 04/2019
Education
MA, Urban & Regional Planning,
California State Polytechnic
University Pomona, 2018
B.A., Sociology, San Jose State,
2015
Professional Membership
WTS, American Planning
Association
WTS, American Planning
Association (APA)
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Charlotte conducted demographic and geographic analyses for the project team and coordinated with inside organization stakeholders to gather information for the project. The Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project is a transit project that would improve travel between the San Fernando Valley and the Westside/LAX area of Los Angeles County. The route is travelled by more than 400,000 people a day. The project is currently undergoing a feasibility study to identify a range of high-capacity rail transit alternatives to connect the two regions. The study will evaluate all possible rail alternatives and to address the challenge of connecting existing and planned Metro bus and rail lines.
Airport Metro Connector—Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority , Los Angeles, California, 08/2017 – 02/2018
Intern. While employed at LA Metro, Charlotte worked on the Airport Metro Connector project.
Charlotte’s duties included general administrative working under the project manager, performing schedule and meeting coordination and planning, outreach within the organization to relevant departments and outside agencies for successful inter-agency coordination, as the project was encroaching onto Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) property. Charlotte also made edits to drawings of platforms and easement markings. The Airport Metro Connector Project is a new transit station to connect the regional transit system directly to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
The station will provide a direct connection to LAWA’s new Automated People Mover, which is currently under construction. The Airport Metro Connector project includes three at-grade light-rail transit station platforms, a bus plaza and terminal facility for Metro and municipal bus operators, a bicycle hub, pedestrian plaza, and a passenger vehicle pick-up and drop-off area.
East San Fernando Valley (ESFV) Transit Corridor—Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles, California, 08/2017 – 12/2018
Intern. While employed at LA Metro, Charlotte performed data and statistical research for the SFV Transit Corridor project in addition to general administrative tasks for the project such as: meeting minutes, schedule and meeting coordination, schedule calibration, geographical analyses and participated as a project representative, on the lead agency side. Charlotte worked on the notice of preparation and stakeholder outreach to all relevant local and state agencies. The ESFV Transit Corridor project is a major light-rail project currently in the environmental planning process and would extend north from the Van Nuys Metro Orange Line station to the Sylmar/San Fernando Metrolink Station, a total of 9.2 miles. The project has a total budget of $1.3 billion.
Transportation—Planning
Metro CEQA/NEPA On-Call, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, August 2019-Present.
Planner. Charlotte serves as Project Coordinator and the direct assistant to the Deputy Project Manager. Charlotte’s primary tasks include, provide scope, cost, project management plans, daily coordination with Metro staff for over 30 task orders. In addition, Charlotte assists the project management team by providing direct oversight over sub-consultants and serves as a liaison between LA Metro and the sub-consultant team for numerous task orders. In addition, Charlotte has
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Mobility Plan Update Study— City of Inglewood, Inglewood, California, 03/2018 – 04/2019 Planner. While employed at Pacifica Services, Charlotte conducted research and authored the literature review, goals, objectives and performance measures for the City of Inglewood’s Mobility Plan Update Study. The Mobility Plan Update project is a preliminary study conducted to identify potential infrastructural, policy, and operational updates and physical improvements to the City’s transportation network to support new development and projected population growth. Utilizing research and essential transportation tactics and policies, Charlotte developed the mobility plan update goals, objectives and performance measures. A keen focus on keeping the project elements aligned with the City’s overall goals and guiding policies in accordance with state and local policies and measures concerning transportation, environmental and land use mandates was applied.
Transportation Management and Operations Plan— City of Inglewood, Inglewood, California, 03/2018 – 04/2019
Planner. While employed at Pacifica Services, Charlotte provided technical and administrative support for the Citywide Inglewood Transportation Management and Operations Plan (TMOP). In preparation for Los Angeles Stadium and Entertainment District at Hollywood Park (LA Rams and LA Chargers), the City of Inglewood has undertaken the development of the TMOP to address future traffic demands that may result from events at the stadium. The plan seeks to safely and efficiently manage various modes of transportation to-and-from satellite parking, transit stations, designated pick-up and drop-off areas, and the stadium. Charlotte’s duties included research, map generation, technical memorandum development, field work to conduct a parking survey within a 2-mile radius of the Stadium, pre-development of a public outreach plan, analysis of arrival and departure projections, budget tracking, stakeholder/interagency outreach, and other various administrative tasks.
Ports and Harbors
Pier B NEPA Document Support— Port of Long Beach, California, 04/2019 – Ongoing Planner. Charlotte served as a contributing author for the draft EIS for the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility Project. She worked on the Transportation, Executive Summary, Safety, Cumulative Impacts Alternatives Comparison, and other general chapters of the document. Charlotte provided public outreach support and worked directly with the Maritime Administration to conduct the public scoping meeting with the release of the Notice of Intent. She also provided direct support to the project management team with coordination efforts between the project team, the Port of Long Beach Staff, and the Maritime Administration and other relevant outside agencies.
Institutional Facilities
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center EIR—LACDPW, Los Angeles County, California , 04/2019 – Ongoing
Planner. Charlotte authored the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations and Response to Comments sections of the environmental impact report for the Olive View-UCLA Medical Center Master Plan EIR. Charlotte also assisted with the administrative tasks provided the Project Manager and Deputy Project Manager support during the development of the Final EIR.
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Planner. Charlotte provided direct project coordination assistance to the project management and project development team. Charlotte assisted with the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Report. Charlotte assisted with coordination, planning, and preparation for the public meetings.
Charlotte also assisted with the development of the FEIR.
Employment History
ICF. Environmental Planner. Los Angeles, California. 04/2019 – Present Pacifica Services Inc. Environmental/Transportation Planner. Los Angeles, California. 03/2018 – 04/2019.
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Administrative Planning Intern. Los Angeles, California. 07/2017 – 03/2018.
Bluebeam Inc. Strategic Operations Coordinator. Pasadena, California. 09/2016 – 07/2017.
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Task Order Lead
Sarah is an experienced environmental planner/regulatory specialist with 12 years of experience, including eight years of experience working at the Caltrans District 7, Division of Environmental Planning. Sarah has an extensive knowledge in designing and developing largescale infrastructure projects and in developing and delivering complex environmental
documents. She also has a comprehensive knowledge of the environmental process for both NEPA and CEQA from scoping to project approval and construction. She has managed, as well as written, a large variety of environmental documents and technical analysis. In her role as a regulatory specialist, Sarah is responsible for coordinating with USACOE, Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Coastal Commission, as well as local regulatory entities. She is responsible for obtaining all biological permits from these agencies, as well as fulfilling any reporting and compliance requirements.
Project Experience
US 101 Improvement Project- Ventura County Transportation Commission, Ventura, CA.
Environmental Project Manager. The US 101 Improvement Project is being conducted by the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) and Caltrans. The project proposes the construction widening of the freeway and construction of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes along US Highway 101 (US 101) for approximately twenty-seven miles within Ventura County. The Project area traverses through the communities of Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura.
Ms. Baker is currently serving as the Environmental Project Manager while aiding in the development of a comprehensive EIR/EA. The Project is considered high profile, with a great amount of stakeholder involvement. Ms. Baker currently manages the environmental project team and their associated deliverables, the project schedule and budget for this largescale infrastructure project.
East San Fernando Valley LRT EIR/EIS- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles, CA
Deputy Environmental Project Manager. Ms. Baker is currently aiding in the QA/QC review process and revising the Final EIR/EIS based on comments received. She has coordinated with the appropriate regulatory agencies and client, as well as reviewing technical studies for the proposed construction of a Light Rail Train (LRT) along Van Nuys Boulevard in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. She is assisting in advancing the Final EIR/EIS to obtain CEQA and NEPA approval.
LA River Path—Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Lo s Angeles, CA Regulatory Specialist/Lead Environmental Planner. The LA River Path Project will close the longest remaining continuous gap in the Los Angeles River Bike Path. The Project consists of designing and constructing a shared-use path along an 8-mile stretch of the Los Angeles River from Elysian Valley to Vernon. Sarah served as the Lead Environmental Planner and added in the development of a comprehensive alternative analysis. The Project is considered high profile, with a great amount of stakeholder involvement. The anticipated EIR/EIS process will begin January 2019.
Years of Experience
Professional start date: 09/2007
ICF start date: 01/2019
Education
BA, Environmental Studies and
Biological Sciences, University of
California, Santa Cruz, 2007
Professional Memberships
WTS, Association of Environmental
Planners
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2 Bridge Program— Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR), Central Valley Area, CA Environmental Project Manager. While employed at Jacobs, Sarah served as the Environmental Project Manager for four bridge replacement projects throughout the Central Valley of California for UPRR’s Bridge Program. In this role she was responsible for managing field staff, scheduling and budgets as well as field constructability reviews. She was also responsible for compiling and reviewing all environmental documentation and clearances. Two of the bridge replacement projects she was managing required her developing and drafting the Central Valley Flood Control encroachment permit, CWA Section 404 permit application, USACE 404 permit and a letter of concurrence to comply with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.
SR 89/Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project—Federal Highway Administration, Tahoe City, CA
Regulatory Specialist. While employed at Jacobs, Sarah was the regulatory specialist on this transportation and community revitalization project, which proposes to construct three roundabouts, a new bridge structure, pedestrian trails and roadway, as well as restore the aging Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City, California. In this role she was the primary author of the project’s Mitigation Plan and all biological permit applications. Her duties include coordinating biological staff, reviewing extensive technical studies, and maintaining effective communication among the project development team and client, FHWA-Central Federal Lands Highway Division. To assure project compliance with federal regulations, Sarah was the point-of-contact for all biological regulatory entities. Her interagency coordination included, but was not limited to; Tahoe Transportation District, Placer County, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Boards and the US Army Corps of Engineers.
SR 710 North Study Project— Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles County, CA
Environmental Planner/Technical Reviewer. While employed at Jacobs, Sarah provided support with QA/QC review process and responding to public comments received. She was assisting in obtaining CEQA and NEPA approval for the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS).
SR-79 Realignment Project EIR/EIS— Riverside County Transportation Commission, Riverside County, CA
Environmental Planner/Regulatory Specialist. While employed at Jacobs, Sarah aided in the QA/QC review process and revising the DEIR/DEIS based on comments received. She coordinated with the appropriate regulatory agencies and reviewed technical studies for the realignment of 19 miles of SR-79. She assisted in advancing the Draft EIR/EIS to Final EIR/EIS and obtaining CEQA and NEPA approval.
Statement of Qualifications – City of Santa Clarita
ATTACHMENT B: SUBCONSULTANT QUALIFICATIONS AND
RESUMES
Brandow & Johnston
structural + civil engineers
Civil
Firm Profile
Brandow & Johnston
700 South Flower Street, Suite 1800
Los Angeles, California 90017
p. 213.596.4500 | ww.bjsce.com
Brandow & Johnston, with offices in downtown Los Angeles and Newport Beach, is the premier structural and civil engineering firm in Southern California. We provide state-of-the-art structural and civil engineering design, and related professional consultative and forensic services. Our experience includes structural restoration and site improvements for various buildings and parking structures throughout the Southern California Region.
Civil engineering in today’s world has become increasingly complex, demanding, and challenging. Clients benefit by hiring professionals that excel at integrating knowledge, experience, information, and technology from beginning to end on projects. At Brandow & Johnston, experienced and dedicated professionals use their talents and technology to meet and frequently exceed client’s expectations.
Our civil engineering services begin at the earliest stages of project conception and continue throughout project planning, final design and construction, ensuring client satisfaction. We adhere to the vision, we see the big picture, and we respect the bottom line. We provide responsible engineering, efficient designs, and we are committed to creating sustainable and low impact developments. We employ a proven system for quality assurance and control at various stages of the project, to reduce unforeseen cost implications, through continual interdisciplinary coordination, understanding of agency processes and continued adherence to standards and regulatory requirements.
Through the use of Civil 3-D and Siteworks For Revit software, we are capable of developing a three dimensional model of the site finished surface and exterior site improvements in “real world” coordinate and true elevation. Our experience includes developing 3-D underground utility models for both existing and new infrastructure using Civil 3-D, that can be used by the design team and contractor for interference detection before ground breaking, thus reducing the number of RFI’s, change orders and delays during construction, and resulting in an improved project budget performance.
Our approach in using site related Building Information Models (BIM) is to coordinate closely with the design team, contractors, owners, and facility management to make necessary adjustments to the 3-D model throughout the design and construction phases of the project and provide continuous revisions to the traditional 2-D construction Documents as the project moves to completion. The final product delivered to the owner is an accurate “As-Built” 3-D model and 2-D record drawings that can be used by the facilities management and maintenance staff as a planning and design tool for future improvements and development projects.
Brandow & Johnston is adequately staffed with licensed engineers that specialize in public buildings.
These professionals work diligently to design and engineer structures that meet all state and local agency requirements as well as adhering to all current codes.
Rowland Heights Community Center, LA County
OC Office
3300 Irvine Avenue, Suite 245
Newport Beach, California 92660
p. 949.862.8500
structural + civil engineers
Civil
la county parks + rec
rowland heights community center
rowland heights, california
A new 18,500 s.f. community center set in Pathfinder Park. The community center will have community rooms, a meeting room, activity & exercise rooms, as well as a multi-purpose room. A playground, tennis courts and basketball courts will also be built. Our civil work will include a total area of 7 acres. city of beverly hills
roxbury park community center
beverly hills, california
$14 million multi-phased community recreation center, plazas and play fields. Phasing includes maintaining existing recreation building operational during construction. The 2nd phase of project includes demolition of existing building and completing new building and site improvements. hollenbeck replacement
los angeles, california
police station for LAPD
Civil engineering work included site demolition, grading, drainage, and paving design for the public plaza, on-site parking and driveways, design and certification of building pads, and design for utilities. This project received LEED Silver certification upon completion.
structural + civil engineers
Civil
additional experience
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, Civil Plaza, Baldwin Park, CA
CITY OF AZUSA METRO SANTA FE, Depot Restoration, Asuza, CA CITY OF ANAHEIM, Ponderosa Park Restoration and new Rec Center, Anaheim, CA CITY OF ANAHEIM, Stoddard Park New Restrooms and Site Improvements, Anaheim, CA CITY OF CALABASAS, New Senior Center Building, Calabasas, CA CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, New Public Works Warehouse, Beverly Hills, CA CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS,New Roxbury Park Community Center, Beverly Hills, CA CITY OF BURBANK, On Call Civil and Structural Engineering Services for Various City Facilities, Burbank, CA LAUSD- On-Call Civil Engineering Services for various School campuses.
CITY OF LOS ANGELES,
Hollenbeck Police Department Building, Boyle Heights, CA CITY OF LOS ANGELES, Reseda Pool Renovation, Reseda, CA* CITY OF LOS ANGELES, West Wilshire (Pan Pacific) Park Athletic Improvements, Los Angeles, CA* CITY OF LOS ANGELES, Griffith Park Roads and Trail Improvement Design, Los Angeles, CA* LA COUNTY , Dept. of Public Works- On Call Civil and Structural Engineering Services for various County facilities LA COUNTY BEACHES AND HARBOR, Marina Beach Promenade Restoration, Marina del Rey, CA LA COUNTY BEACHES AND HARBOR, Permits Building Renovation and Site Improvements, Marina del Rey, CA LA COUNTY BEACHES AND HARBOR, New Administrative Services Building, Marina del Rey, CA LA COUNTY Dept. of Public Works, Warm Springs Mental Health Campus Feasibility Study, Angeles Forest, CA LA COUNTY Dept. of Public Works, Arcadia Mental Health Design Build Criteria Package, Arcadia, CA LA COUNTY Parks and Recreation, Rowland Heights Park and Community Center, Rowland Heights, CA LA COUNTY Hall of Justice, Site and Parking Structure, Los Angeles, CA* LA COUNTY Centinella Area Probation Office Replacement, Los Angeles, CA* LA COUNTY Allen Martin Community Park, La Puente, CA*
LA COUNTY Dockweiler Youth Center, Playa Del Rey, CA*
LA COUNTY Hacienda Heights Community and Recreation Center, Hacienda Heights, CA* *Done by Engineer with Previous Firm
DWP Maintenance Warehouse, City of Beverly Hills CA
structural + civil engineers
Civil
Beverly Hills Public Works Warehouse, City of Beverly Hills New 2-story 21,000 square foot warehouse facility is an essential services facility that will allow the City’s main- tenance and communications departments to operate in case of an emergency or natural disaster. Project also includes constructing a tunnel under a roadway to an adjacent existing garage, and a contiguous 15,000 square- foot maintenance yard.
Total Project Cost: $9 million
Percentage of work the firm was responsible for: 50%
Period over which work was completed: 2013-2015
Client: RTK Architects | Mandana Motahari, AIA |
P: 310-288-2866 | E: [email protected]
Los Robles Park Splash Pad, Hacienda Heights, CA
Prime consultant for the development of new splash pad (water play features) with shade structures, restroom upgrades, ADA upgrades, NPDES MS4 compliance, baseball field renovation and site infrastructure work. acted as County’s agent in processing permit approval with various County agencies.
Total Project Cost: $2.5 million
Percentage of work the firm was responsible for: 75%
Period over which work was completed: 2015-2017
Client: LA County Department of Public Works | Elizabeth Ajaelo | P: 626-300-3241 | E: [email protected]
Carolyn Rosas Park Splash Pad, Rowland Heights, CA
Prime consultant for the development of new splash pad (water play features) with shade structures, restroom upgrades, ADA upgrades, NPDES MS4 compliance, baseball field renovation and site infrastructure work. acted as County’s agent in processing permit approval with various County agencies.
Total Project Cost: $2.5 million
Percentage of work the firm was responsible for: 75%
Period over which work was completed: 2015-2017
Client: LA County Department of Public Works | Elizabeth Ajaelo | P: 626-300-3241 | E: [email protected]
structural + civil engineers
Civil
Altadena Sheriff’s Station, Altadena, CA
Prime consultant for construction of a new parking lot with stormwater treatment structures.
Total Project Cost: $600,000
Percentage of work the firm was responsible for: 75%
Period over which work was completed: 2016-2019
Client: LA County Department of Public Works | Hannah Dewey | P: 626-300-3222 | E: [email protected]
Roxbury Park Community Center, City of Beverly Hills
$14 million multi-phased community recreation center, plazas and play fields. Phasing includes maintaining existing recreation building operational during construction. The 2nd phase of project includes demolition of existing building and completing new building and site improvements.
Total Project Cost: $14 million
Percentage of work the firm was responsible for: 40%
Period over which work was completed: 2013-2015
Client: RTK Architects | Mandana Motahari, AIA |
P: 310-837-3606 | E: [email protected]
structural + civil engineers
Civil
Ed Melo is a registered civil engineer in the State of California and has over 12 years of experience in civil engineering design and CAD production. He has worked on a variety of higher education, residential, educational facilities, commercial, housing, mixed-use developments, and public works projects. His role Director of Civil Engineering is to develop high-quality and cost efficient design solutions related to site development.
His experience in the design of site grading, utilities, and the implementation of stormwater best management practices, in addition to his continual interface with various jurisdictional agencies provide for an expeditious plan review
and approval process. Mr. Melo is adept in AutoDesk Civil 3-D and Revit CAD Software.
Representative Projects:
City of Beverly Hills, Public Works Maintenance Warehouse Beverly Hills, CA
Roxbury Memorial Park Community Center
Beverly Hills, CA
Los Robles Park Splash P
ad
Hacienda Heights, CA
Carolyn Rosas Park Splash Pad
Rowland Heights, CA
Altadena Sheriff’s Station
Altadena, CA
LAPD Hollenbeck Replacement Police Station
Boyle Heights, CA
Rowland Heights Community Center
Rowland Heights, CA
County of Los Angeles, Arcadia Mental Health Center,
Bridging Documents,
Arcadia, CA
County of Los Angeles, Olive View Drive Street Intersection and Signal Modification, Sylmar, CA
City of Burbank, Fire Water Distribution System Upgrades Burbank, CA
City of Burbank, Civic Center Northeast Library Drainage Relief, Burbank, CA
Saddleback College, Infrastructure Upgrades & Playfield Mission Viejo, California
Cal State Northridge, University Park Student Housing Phase 2, Design Build, Northridge, California
Westside YMC
A, University High School
Los Angeles, California
Southwestern Law School Student Housing
Los Angeles, CA
Garey Suppor
tive Housing
Pomona, CA
Holt Suppor
tive Housing
Pomona, CA
Education:
University of California, Los Angeles; BSCE
Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science Registrations/Certifications:
Civil Engineer No. C80534, State of California
Experience:
Brandow & Johnston 2012-Present
Professional Organizations:
ASCE_American Society of Civil Engineers
Ed Melo, P.E.
Director of Civil Engineering
structural + civil engineers
Civil
Representative Projects:
LA-RICS LMR Deployment 13 Full Design Sites + 5 Partial Design Sites, Los Angeles, CA
Beverly Hills Public Works Warehouse
Beverly Hills, CA
The Aerospace Corporation 4th Site Generator
El Segundo, CA
Applied Medical – L201/L202 Bridge & Tenant
Improvements, Lake Forest, CA
Azusa Public Works Depot
Azusa, CA
Medtronic Parking Lot and Site Improvements
Irvine, CA
The Aerospace Corporation A6 Core Expansion
El Segundo, CA
Kaiser Carson Parking Lot Improvements
Carson, CA
LA County, Los Robles and Carolyn Rosas Splash Pads
Los Robles, CA
City of Burbank, Civic Center Northeast Library Drainage Relief, Burbank, California
City of Burbank, Fire Water Distribution System Upgrades Burbank, California
Roxbury Park Community Center
Beverly Hills, CA
Rowland Heights Community Center
Rowland Heights, CA
Hollenbeck Replacement Police Station
Los Angeles, CA
USC Ronald Tutor Campus Center
Los Angeles, C
A
Education:
University of Architecture, Civil Engineering & Survey, Soma, Bulgaria, BSCE
Registrations/Certifications:
Civil Engineer, California No. C77289
Experience:
Brandow & Johnston 2007-Present
Professional Organizations:
ASCE_American Society of Civil Engineers
John George is a registered civil engineer in the State of California and offers 18 years of engineering, design and CAD production experience in a variety of municipal projects, institutional and higher education facilities, commercial, condominiums and mixed-use developments and public works projects. His role as a project engineer is to ensure implementation of high-quality and cost efficient design solutions related to project site development and provide quality control review of CAD production, construction plans, specifications and cost estimates. His experience in the design of site grading and earthwork, roads, site utilities, flood control and water quality mitigation systems for both private developments and public works projects. In addition, his continual interface with various jurisdictional review agencies provide for an expeditious plan review and approval process.
Mr. George is adept in Bentley MicroStation, AutoDesk Civil 3-D and Revit software.
John George, P.E.
Project Engineer
structural + civil engineers
Civil
Allan Lumidao has more than 12 years of hands-on experience in Civil Engineering related to Planning, Design, Management, and Construction of Parks and Recreations, Municipal, Institutional, Commercial, Airport, Healthcare, Residential/Mixed-Use, Subdivision and Educational Facilities. He has prepared and executed Engineering in Construction Documents (plans, specifications, and calculations) and performed Construction Assistance in the Civil discipline. Also, he’s familiar with design issues related to site development, parking, ADA requirements, drainage, grading, storm water management (LID, SUSMP and SWPPP), site sustainable design (LEEDS and CHPS), rigid and flexible pavements, underground utilities (water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer), hydraulics & hydrology and sewer area study, Offsite Improvements and B-Permits.
Representative Projects:
City of Los Angeles, Reseda Pool Renovation
Reseda, CA*
City of Los Angeles, West Wilshire (Pan Pacific) Park
Athletic Improvements, Los Angeles, CA*
City of Los Angeles, Griffith Park Roads and Trail
Improvement Design, Los Angeles, CA*
County of Los Angeles, Hall of Justice, Site and Parking Structure, Los Angeles, CA*
County of Los Angeles, Centinella Area Probation Office Replacement, Los Angeles, CA*
County of Los Angeles, Allen Martin Community Park,
La Puente, CA*
County of Los Angeles, Dockweiler Youth Center
Playa Del Rey, CA*
County of Los Angeles, Hacienda Heights Community and
Recreation Center, Hacienda Heights, CA*
* Done with previous firm
Education:
University of Santo Tomas - Manila, Philippines, BSCE
B.S. Civil Engineering
Registrations/Certifications:
Philippine’s Civil Engineering Licensure
Experience:
Brandow & Johnston 2017-Present
SY Lee Associates 2011 – 2017
VCA Engineers 2005 –2011
Professional Organizations:
ASCE_American Society of Civil Engineers
Allan Lumidao, P.E.
Project Manager
Fehr & Peers
1 San
ta Clarita SB 743 Implementation
Fehr & Peers is assisting the City of Santa Clarita with SB 743 Implementation. We will provide knowledge and insight that will allow the City to be well prepared for a transition to Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as its primary transportation impact metric for CEQA analysis, marrying the State’s objectives to encourage transportation-efficient development with the City’s own goals and objectives. Because we have the data and materials prepared related to VMT methodology options, VMT thresholds, and the latest information regarding VMT mitigation, Fehr & Peers is able to wholly support the City. We have also anticipated the critical questions that the City and its stakeholders will have, and we are knowledgeable on relevant plans and policies already in place. We have an implementation approach that will allow the City to meet the State’s July 1, 2020 adoption deadline. As part of the process, Fehr & Peers used the regional SCAG model to estimate 2012 and 2040 household generated automobile VMT per capita estimates for each Transportation Analysis Zone (TAZ) in the City. After establishing a methodology to estimate project VMT, Fehr & Peers will help to update Santa Clarita’s traffic study guidelines to incorporate the process in compliance with latest CEQA guidelines.
LA Z
oo Vision Plan EIR
Fehr & Peers is preparing the transportation analysis for the Los Angeles Zoo Vision Plan, a long -term comprehensive plan, encompassing physical growth, enhancement of the attractions and visitor services, and growth in attendance. The transportation analysis is taking a deep dive into historic zoo attendance, membership, and operations to develop an empiric understanding of on-site trip generation, trip distribution, and visitor trip origins, with unique analyses for both employees and visitors. F ehr & Peers developed and oversaw extensive visitor, employee, and transit-rider surveys to supplement the historic data analyzed. Fehr & Peers is working closely with the project consultant team to refine the visitor growth projections and assumptions for use in the transportation analysis. The EIR for this project is one of the first to be analyzed using the LADOT’s new Transportation Analysis Guidelines and vehicle -miles- traveled-based impact thresholds – and with the Zoo as a unique generator, Fehr & Peers has used their deep understanding of the TAG to develop the right VMT and site-access and circulation analysis approach for the project. Fehr & Peers is coordinating with stakeholders that include transit agencies, LA City Parks & Recreation, LA City Planning, and the LA River team to ensure that future transportation options to the Zoo are robust, multimodal, and coordinated with other nearby City improvements.
2 Infill and Complete Streets - Capturing VMT Impacts and Benefits to CEQA The City of Los Angeles is shifting from an auto-oriented metropolis to a city built around transit, compact transit-oriented development, and multi-modal “Complete Streets” which emphasize all travel modes.
However, these dynamic policy shifts have been significantly impeded by requirements under CEQA to mitigate automobile delay. The City wants to seize the historic opportunity, mandated by SB 743, to realign the environmental review processes with policies that support infill development and Comp lete Streets transportation projects. Fehr & Peers was selected to work closely with the LADCP and LADOT to develop new VMT-based CEQA thresholds and to update the tools necessary to implement the new procedures. In addition to developing the new thresholds, Fehr & Peers is updating and calibrating the City’s travel demand model; this aspect includes incorporating mobile source “Big Data” into the trip distribution validation to improve VMT estimation and rebuilding the transit route system using General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) data from major transit operators. A key component of the study is developing a sketch model tool to perform project-level VMT analysis; this effort includes quantifying local vehicle trip generation for mixed-use projects, creative office buildings, market rate housing, and affordable housing to assist in calibrating the sketch model tool to Los Angeles conditions, incorporating MXD concepts to reflect the effect of the built environment, transit proximity, and area demograp hics on urban trip generation, and incorporating quantification of effectiveness of transportation demand management (TDM) strategies to reduce project VMT. The affordable housing sites are broken down based on population (senior, family, special needs, permanent supportive) and location (inside or outside a transit priority area). Finally, Fehr & Peers is developing materials to educate city staff, private developers, transportation practitioners, and the community about the new impact review methodology.
Wes
t Hollywood Citywide Traffic and Mobility Study
Fehr & Peers is leading a team to assist the City of West Hollywood. Key tasks include the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program, Physical Roadway Improvements, and Traffic Impact Fee Program, which all have unique challenges. The Fehr & Peers team is helping the City navigate through this process to emerge with solutions serve the City’s goals and the changing needs of land use development and people traveling in the City. For the TDM program, the Fehr & Peers-led team is using extensive team expertise along with the best available data and input from stakeholders to tailor strategies and solutions that are likely to be most effective in West Hollywood. The use of “Big Data” in evaluating the tr avel markets for each of the five commercial districts is a critical element in understanding the needs of the districts.
Fehr & Peers is developing a model that goes beyond the traditional highway-focused travel demand models to provide enhanced capabilities in such areas as smart growth, GHG emissions, transit operations, and alternative modes such as walking and bicycling. We have developed innovative techniques that allow travel behavior models to capture the interactions between neighborhood-scale land use characteristics and travel patterns. This is based on research and tool development in the areas of state- of-the-art travel 3 demand modeling, travel demand management effectiveness, VMT estimation, and mixed -use trip generation considering the effects of the built environment.
The study also includes a Physical Roadway Improvements section, where the City will be able to test and evaluate a variety of options including physical improvements, policies and programs that are aimed at improving multimodal mobility in the City of West Hollywood. As part of this task, Fehr & Peers is evaluating the current and future roadway infrastructure needs based on the local and regional 2040 land use/SED forecasts. A series of performance metrics is being developed to measure the effects of multi- modal improvements, along with the development of a framework for an annual transportation performance report card that can be updated and used beyond the life of this project. An essential element of this task is coordination with City of West Hollywood staff and the City Council during key points of the process.
We are also updating the City of West Hollywood’s Transportation Impact Fee Program, which will:
• Provide funding for circulation element improvements necessary to support the land use element of the General Plan.
• Ensure that new development is paying a "reasonable" fair share of circulation element network expansion.
• Engage the residential and commercial development community to build support for the impact fees.
• Obtain consensus from elected officials in support of the impact fees. • Develop a defensible nexus analysis.
• Minimize potential financial disincentives caused by impact fees on affordable housing. • Minimize potential financial disincentives caused by impact fees on desired land uses that can help minimize longer distance travel.
• Leverage impact fees to increase state and federal funding.
Chelsea Richer, AICP
Associate
EDUCATION
Master of Urban & Regional Planning,
University of California at Los Angeles, 2014
• Award-winning Capstone
Project for the Los Angeles
Regional Collaborative on
Climate Action & Sustainability:
Transportation and Climate
Change Adaptation –
Vulnerability and Resilience in
LA County
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies and
Public Policy, University of Chicago, 2008
REGISTRATIONS
American Institute of Certified Planners
(AICP)
AFFILIATIONS
American Planning Association (APA) – Los
Angeles Section Board of Directors
PRESENTATIONS
Understanding How Women Travel –
Rail~Volution, Vancouver, BC (2019)
More than Minivans: Gender Equity in
Transportation – LA CoMotion, Los Angeles
(2018)
Vision Zero Case Study: Los Angeles – Vision
Zero Advocate Conference, Toronto, ON
(2018)
ABOUT
Chelsea Richer has 10 years of experience in transportation planning, focusing on first/last mile planning, active transportation planning, multi-modal safety, and transportation demand management (TDM). With experience working in diverse communities in Los Angeles, Chelsea excels on projects that center transportation equity, data analysis, project evaluation, and community engagement as the tools to inform better decision-making and better outcomes. She is proficient in ArcGIS, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and SPSS. Her technical practice areas are underpinned by strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience managing complex planning projects with interdisciplinary teams.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
West Hollywood Citywide Traffic and Mobility Study
Fehr & Peers is leading a team to assist the City of West Hollywood. Key tasks include the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program, Physical Roadway Improvements, and Traffic Impact Fee Program, which all have unique challenges and the Fehr & Peers team is helping the City navigate through this process and emerge with solutions that work to achieve the City’s goals and serve the changing needs of land use development and the travelers we all serve. For the TDM program, the Fehr & Peers team used extensive team expertise along with the best available data and input from stakeholders to tailor strategies and solutions that are likely to be most effective in West Hollywood. The use of “Big Data” in evaluating the travel markets for each of the five commercial districts is a critical element in understanding the needs of the districts. Chelsea is Project Manager.
Metro Understanding How Women Travel Study
What are the needs and experiences of women traversing LA County? Developing from Metro’s Women and Girls Governing Council, this first-of-its-kind study aimed to answer these questions in order to improve women's safety and comfort on transit and attract and retain women to the Metro system. To ensure a comprehensive approach that captured the diverse needs and experiences of women in LA County, Fehr & Peers led a team using an innovative, mixed-methods approach to capture quantitative data as well as qualitative data from hard-to-reach rider populations including women experiencing homelessness, women immigrants, and women with disabilities..
Key partners were selected to develop and execute participant observation, focus groups, an online survey, art-based
participatory workshops, and pop-up events. The final report is a graphically rich, visually compelling document that covers an expansive array of findings and highlights areas for Metro to explore in the next phase of implementation-focused work.
Willoughby & Gardner/Vista Greenway Planning &
Design
Willoughby Ave and Gardner St/Vista St were identified in the West Hollywood Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan as priority corridors for neighborhood greenway facilities. In 2019, Fehr & Peers was hired as part of a team to study, plan, and design these corridors. Fehr & Peers conducted an origin-destination analysis using cellular data to understand the travel patterns along the corridors, and collected information about other existing conditions such as parking patterns, collision history, and opportunities for improvement for people on foot and on bike, in order to develop initial concepts for the corridors. Chelsea is managing this project.
Metro Blue Line First/Last Mile Plan
Fehr & Peers led a community-driven first/last mile planning process for all 22 stations along the Metro Blue Line. This project built upon the methodology established in the Metro First/Last Mile Strategic Plan to incorporate input from the communities along the Blue Line through a participatory planning process and a project team structure that included community-based
organizations. The project included field assessments of the built environment through community-led walk audits, the
development of a Pathway Network, and generation of project ideas to address barriers and challenges. The process involved extensive community outreach, and resulted in the development of a plan that highlights the social and historical context of the communities along the Blue Line and addresses the top-priority needs to improve access to each station along the line. Following the adoption of the Plan, Fehr & Peers supported Metro in the development of six large grant applications for the Caltrans Active Transportation Program, conducting feasibility analysis and cost estimating project along 20 miles of the highest-priority Pathway Network corridors. Chelsea managed this project.
Metro Active Transportation Strategic Plan
Fehr & Peers prepared the Active Transportation Strategic Plan for Metro, which was used to build support and set funding levels for active transportation projects in LA’s successful sales tax initiative for transportation (Measure M). The team’s outreach efforts included a Technical Advisory Committee; public meetings with local stakeholders; and meetings with Councils of
Governments throughout Los Angeles County. As part of the Active Transportation Strategic Plan, Fehr & Peers worked with Metro to develop first-/last-mile treatments that improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists accessing transit. This process included extensive data assembly from multiple stakeholders, data analysis, and the creation of visual displays to communicate a complete picture of transportation issues at each station site.
Chelsea was the lead analyst on this project.
Fountain Avenue Safety Study
Fehr & Peers conducted a safety study on Fountain Avenue in the City of West Hollywood to determine potential
recommendations that could be implemented to improve safety on corridor. The study included an analysis of the collision history on the corridor, travel patterns using Big Data, and intersection delay. Recommendations were provided in several time buckets based on ease of implementation and identified need at certain locations by City staff. Fehr & Peers also analyzed the expected safety benefits using data from FHWA’s Crash Modification Factors Clearinghouse, and the potential for changes to vehicle travel through adjacent neighborhoods.
Capturing VMT Impacts and Benefits to CEQA
The City of Los Angeles is shifting from an auto-oriented metropolis to a city built around transit, compact transit-oriented development, and multi-modal “Complete Streets” which
emphasize all travel modes. However, these dynamic policy shifts have been significantly impeded by requirements under CEQA to mitigate automobile delay. The City wants to seize the historic opportunity, mandated by SB 743, to realign the environmental review processes with policies that support infill development and Complete Streets transportation projects. Fehr & Peers was selected to work closely with the LADCP and LADOT to develop new VMT-based CEQA thresholds and to update the tools
necessary to implement the new procedures. In addition to developing the new thresholds, Fehr & Peers is updating the City’s travel demand model and developing a sketch model tool to perform project-level VMT analysis; quantifying the parking demand and vehicle trip reduction benefits for mixed-use projects, creative office buildings, market rate housing, and affordable housing, and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies. The affordable housing sites are broken down based on population (senior, family, special needs, permanent supportive) and location (inside or outside a transit priority area).
Fehr & Peers is educating city staff, private developers, and the community about the new impact review methodology through an engaging public outreach program.
John Muggridge, AICP
Associate
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Transportation Planning
and Engineering, University of Leeds,
Leeds/UK, 1999
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical and
Process Engineering, University of Sheffield,
Sheffield/UK, 1996
REGISTRATIONS
American Institute of Certified Planners
(AICP)
AFFILIATIONS
American Planning Association (APA)
ABOUT
John Muggridge, AICP has over 19 years of experience in transportation planning and engineering, both in England and in the United States. As a transport planner, John has research and analysis experience in both the private and academic sectors. John is experienced in multi-disciplinary transportation and research projects, including multi- modal transportation planning projects and travel demand forecasting. He has authored numerous reports, managed and participated in a large range of transportation planning, traffic engineering, and parking studies for both private and public clients in Southern California and Hawaii. He also has extensive experience in conducting parking and circulation studies, traffic impact studies, downtown parking studies, long-range transportation plans, corridor studies and specific plans. John has worked with interdisciplinary teams to develop consensus on a wide range of transportation improvements. He has extensive experience in transportation analyses in the City of West Hollywood, including several mixed-use projects on Sunset Boulevard and elsewhere, as well as familiarity with the City’s traffic model.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
LA Zoo Vision Plan EIR
Fehr & Peers is preparing the transportation analysis for the Los Angeles Zoo Vision Plan, a long-term comprehensive plan, encompassing physical growth, enhancement of the attractions and visitor services, and growth in attendance. The transportation analysis is taking a deep dive into historic zoo attendance, membership, and operations to develop an empiric understanding of on-site trip generation, trip distribution, and visitor trip origins, with unique analyses for both employees and visitors. Fehr & Peers developed and oversaw extensive visitor, employee, and transit- rider surveys to supplement the historic data analyzed. Fehr & Peers is working closely with the project consultant team to refine the visitor growth projections and assumptions for use in the transportation analysis.
LAX Model Development and Specific Plan Amendment Study Draft EIR Fehr & Peers performed a comprehensive transportation analysis for the LAX Specific Plan Amendment Study (SPAS). Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) developed the LAX Master Plan to provide a strategic framework for future development of the airport. The SPAS process was intended to identify potential alternative designs, technologies and configurations for the LAX Master Plan program. ..
The off-airport surface transportation analysis for the SPAS alternatives addresses traffic-related impacts outside the airport, including arterial roads, highway segments and ramps that serve traffic approaching and departing the airport environs. Fehr & Peers developed a sub-area travel demand model based on the SCAG regional travel model. The travel model produced traffic forecasts that provide the basis for assessing and solving operational traffic impacts associated with the SPAS. Project alternatives along with the associated increase in annual passengers were analyzed. A total of 200 intersections and over 45 regional freeway segments/ramps intersections across 10 jurisdictions were included in the study, providing a complete analysis of conditions in this dense urban environment. Mitigation measures were developed for all impacted locations where feasible, including physical improvements, traffic operational solutions and expansion the airport transportation demand management program. The effectiveness of various mitigation measures identified for the SPAS alternatives were evaluated.
Fehr & Peers has been involved in the agency coordination and the public outreach process during the course of the study. John is Principal-in-Charge.
West Hollywood Citywide Traffic and Mobility Study
Fehr & Peers is leading a team to assist the City of West Hollywood. Key tasks include the Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) Program, Physical Roadway Improvements, and Traffic Impact Fee Program, which all have unique challenges and the Fehr & Peers team is helping the City navigate through this process and emerge with solutions that work to achieve the City’s goals and serve the changing needs of land use
development and the travelers we all serve. For the TDM program, the Fehr & Peers team used extensive team expertise along with the best available data and input from stakeholders to tailor strategies and solutions that are likely to be most effective in West Hollywood. The use of “Big Data” in evaluating the travel markets for each of the five commercial districts is a critical element in understanding the needs of the districts.
Central City/Central City North Community Plan EIR
As part of a team, Fehr & Peers is conducting a transportation analysis for the Central City/Central City North Community Plan EIR for the City of Los Angeles. This includes an existing conditions analysis and evaluating future conditions using a locally refined version of the City’s travel demand model, which Fehr & Peers developed. We are reviewing options for metrics for impact analysis, specifically in the downtown area. Then the future Community Plan scenarios are being analyzed with possible transportation network improvements, changes to land use, and changes to households and employment.
Transportation mitigation measures could include the City’s 2035 Mobility Plan, also prepared by Fehr & Peers, and tailored refinements for the Central City and Central City North communities. Fehr & Peers is responsible for the preparation of the Transportation section of the EIR for the Plan update. John Muggridge is the Principal in Charge of the project.
Temple City General Plan
Fehr & Peers worked on the General Plan Update for Temple City. The first part of the project involved the preparation of new goals and policies for the Circulation Element. The update included the latest direction from the state regarding the need to address Complete Streets and multi-modal transportation as specified in AB 1358. This reflected the City’s recent efforts towards management of the transportation system as evidenced by the Traffic Calming Master Plan and the Parking Master Plan.
The Circulation Element also reflected the City's goals of promoting bicycle and pedestrian travel. Fehr & Peers then prepared a Transportation Study to assess the impacts associated with the General Plan land use for inclusion in the Environmental Impact Report. John Muggridge served as the Principal in Charge.
Expo Corridor Transit Neighborhood Plans
Fehr & Peers served the City of LA in their “Transit Neighborhood Planning” for 10 future light rail stations along the Crenshaw and Expo lines. The project included new land use and streetscape regulations, general plan amendments, and specific plans for five of the stations. Our approach to trip generation, parking demand estimation, and transportation evaluation was informed by the City’s new and innovative approaches to transportation evaluation contained in the LA2B update to the circulation element. Fehr & Peers’ combination of experience with market based private development impact analysis and our citywide efforts on the Mobility Element came together to meet the City’s desire to incentivize an appropriate mix and density of land uses, foster economic development, improve ridership, provide and maintain affordable housing, and enhance the quality of the built environment.
Pasadena General Plan Update & Travel Demand
Model Development
Fehr & Peers developed a travel demand model for the City of Pasadena to be used as a tool in the evaluation of Land Use and Mobility Element land use scenarios and transportation system alternatives. The model provides the ability to evaluate transportation system network and modal alternatives, and to assess various performance indicators for land use and
transportation, including vehicle miles travelled. Fehr & Peers prepared the transportation impact analysis for the general plan update EIR. John served as Project Manager.
Sarah Brandenberg, PE
Principal
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
REGISTRATIONS
Licensed Traffic Engineer, State of California
(#2213)
PRESENTATIONS
Measuring the Miles: CEQA Changes with SB
743 in Los Angeles, CA, Association of
Environmental Planners, 2017
ABOUT
Sarah Brandenberg has over 15 years of experience with Fehr & Peers and is a licensed Traffic Engineer. Sarah served as the Operations Manager of the Los Angeles office for seven years, and is currently the Regional Principal-in-Charge of Southern California. Sarah has managed a variety of complex studies, such as transportation impact studies, EIR transportation sections, transportation planning studies, and corridor studies focused on roadway operations, transit and active transportation. Key projects include the City of Los Angeles Mobility Plan 2035 EIR, Beverly Hills On-Call Transportation Services, Westside Mobility Plan, Marina del Rey Mobility Plan, and Hollywood Community Plan Update. Sarah’s ability to work closely with clients, complete a high-quality technical analysis, and clearly communicate study findings have been and will continue to be critical to project success.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Santa Clarita SB 743 Implementation
Fehr & Peers is assisting the City of Santa Clarita with SB 743 Implementation. We will provide knowledge and insight that will allow the City to be well prepared for a transition to Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as its primary transportation impact metric for CEQA analysis, marrying the State’s objectives to encourage transportation- efficient development with the City’s own goals and objectives. Because we have the data and materials prepared related to VMT methodology options, VMT thresholds, and the latest information regarding VMT mitigation, Fehr & Peers is able to wholly support the City. We have also anticipated the critical questions that the City and its stakeholders will have, and we are knowledgeable on relevant plans and policies already in place. We have an implementation approach that will allow the City to meet the State’s July 1, 2020 adoption deadline. As part of the process, Fehr & Peers used the regional SCAG model to estimate 2012 and 2040 household generated automobile VMT per capita estimates for each Transportation Analysis Zone (TAZ) in the City. After establishing a methodology to estimate project VMT, Fehr & Peers will help to update Santa Clarita’s traffic study guidelines to incorporate the process in compliance with latest CEQA guidelines.
Beverly Hills On-Call Engineering Support
Fehr & Peers, with Sarah as the Project Manager, has served as the on-call transportation consultants for over 10 years. We have assisted by reviewing and providing recommendations regarding traffic-related concerns submitted by residents and business owners and provided support to City staff.
We also prepared plan check comments for several temporary traffic control plans associated with minor encroachment permit work and very complex utility relocation work associated with the Metro Westside Subway Project.
Transportation Impact Analysis in Beverly Hills
Fehr & Peers has extensive experience preparing traffic studies, traffic circulation plans, analysis of access and circulation for land uses, and intersection and street improvement plans in Beverly Hills. Since 2012, Sarah has lead the following traffic studies in the City:
• 121 Spaulding Drive Transportation Assessment
• 401 S. Robertson Transportation Assessment
• 9265 Burton Way Transportation Assessment
• 301 N. Rodeo Drive Transportation Assessment
• 8767 Wilshire Boulevard Site Access Study
• One Beverly Hills EIR Transportation Impact Study
• 9908 S. Santa Monica Boulevard EIR Transportation
Impact Study
• Beverly Hills Garden and Open Space Initiative Traffic Assessment
• Beverly Hills Media Center EIR Transportation Impact
Study
• 9200 Wilshire Boulevard EIR Transportation Impact
Study
• Beverly Hilton Revitalization EIR Transportation Impact Study
The majority of these studies have required our participation in the public hearing and project approval process, such as Traffic and Parking Commission, Planning Commission and City Council hearings. Sarah has worked closely with City staff for many years to ensure that technical questions regarding transportation and traffic impacts are thoroughly addressed as projects are being considered for approval and implementation.
Mobility 2035, City of LA Mobility Element
Fehr & Peers, with Sarah as the EIR project manager, led a team to update the General Plan Mobility Element for the City of Los Angeles. From a selection of alternative approaches, the City chose to implement a multimodal layered-network with a context sensitive overlay to update its street classification system. Fehr & Peers used its previous work on the LA Street Classification and Benchmarking System study to develop concepts for a layered network and create new street standards. Through an extensive social media campaign and a series of meetings and workshops, Fehr & Peers framed the conversation in terms of transportation choices, where options and tradeoffs are clearly defined to reflect both aspirational goals and the constraints of conditions on the ground. Throughout the project, our team performed outreach and branding related to public engagement for the Mobility Element (called LA2B). In Phase 2 of the Mobility Plan update, Fehr & Peers led the team to prepare the technical analysis and EIR required for plan adoption. The City’s Travel Demand Model, developed by our team, was used to develop non-traditional performance measures to quantify the benefits of the City’s new layered network. As part of this effort, our team geo-coded all of the planned and pending transportation improvement projects in the City that can be used by staff going forward. LA2B created a new vision for mobility in the City of LA and provide the environmental clearance needed for implementation.
Westside Mobility Plan, City of Los Angeles
Fehr & Peers, with Sarah as the Project Manager, led a multi- disciplinary team to develop a long-term comprehensive Mobility Plan for the Westside of the City of Los Angeles, California. The study included six major components: development of a state-of- the-art travel demand model; a mobility and rail connectivity study including the potential for north/south rail transit connections from the LAX area through the Westside and
integration of transit, highway, bicycle and pedestrian modes; a comprehensive Westside parking study; updates to the Coastal Transportation Corridor and the West Los Angeles
Transportation Specific Plans (including trip fee nexus studies for each); and a livable boulevards study addressing the integration of urban design/streetscape and transportation planning. The study included a substantial public outreach program to engage the community throughout the process. The Westside Mobility Plan blueprint is intended to serve as a catalyst for future action to improve transportation on the Westside.
Wilmington EMPOWER Mobility & Action Plan, City of
Los Angeles
Fehr & Peers, with Sarah as the Project Manager, led the Wilmington EMPOWER study. EMPOWER combined community
input and our team’s technical expertise to identify mobility challenges and opportunities for the Wilmington area. A comprehensive Mobility Plan to serve the community through 2035 along with an Action Plan outlining six to eight near-term transportation improvements was developed by our team. A comprehensive public outreach effort was formulated to engage the community in the study and gather input through an on-line MetroQuest survey. The outreach activities provided an overview of the study and gathered input from the community on various mobility topics, such as transit, bicyclists and pedestrians, trip reduction strategies and roadway infrastructure. We also developed an EMPOWER website to increase project exposure and expand access to the residential and business surveys. All public outreach materials were created in both English and Spanish. Fehr & Peers developed an informational brochure on traveling in the Wilmington area with useful and practical tips on using active modes of transportation and transit to reduce environmental impacts through personal mobility decisions.
Ninyo & Moore
Corporate Description
Ninyo & Moore, a California corporation, was established in 1986 to provide environmental and geotech- nical engineering services to clients in the governmental (federal, state, and local) and commercial sectors.
For over 30 years, we have provided these services for numerous agencies in southern California and have steadily grown to over 480 professionals in 18 offices in the southwest United States. Our employee base is composed of highly experienced engineers, geologists, scientists, certified asbestos consultants, site surveillance technicians, certified lead assessors, inspectors, field technicians, regulatory compliance ex- perts, and environmental specialists experienced in all work elements listed in the RFP. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our clients, and our primary goal is to provide highly responsive service while exceeding our clients’ expectations.
Ninyo & Moore’s environmental expertise includes performing Hazardous Materials Assessments (HMAs) and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) for CEQA document input, Aerially -Deposited Lead (ADL) studies for right of way projects, preparing Lead Compliance Plans for construction operations in lead impacted areas, conducting other surface and subsurface soil, groundwater, materials and vapor sampling programs and contaminated site remediation. Many of our staff are certified under the Occupa- tional Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPR) certifications, and the firm has a robust Industrial Hygiene/Safety practice which includes senior personnel with Certified Industrial Hygiene (CIH), Safety Practitioner (CSP), and other reg- istrations.
Project Experience
LAX Landside Access Modernization Program Environmental Impact Report (CEQA/NEPA) Los Angeles, California
Ninyo & Moore conducted a Hazardous Materials Assessment (HMA) and Preliminary Geotechnical Eval- uation in support of preparation of the Environmental Impact R eport (EIR) for the Los Ang eles International Airport (LAX) Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP). The LAMP project involves modernization of the LAX transportation system to relieve traffic congestion within the terminal area and surrounding street network by development of an automated people mover system located on an ele- vated guideway, intermodal transportation facilities that include parking garages and access to the Metro rail system, a consolidated rental car facility, and street improvements. The project extends across LAX property, Los Angeles County Metro facilities, private property, and various roadways within an area of approximately 2,000 acres around LAX.
The HMA conducted by Ninyo & Moore fulfilled the basic requirements under the California Environmen- tal Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) for identifying potential hazardous materials sites and potential impacts within the project area. Prior to acquiring adjacent prop- erties for the project, LAX requested the HMA to evaluate the presence of hazardous materials, petroleum products or other adverse environmental conditions at the site due to past or present use of the site and/or properties in the site vicinity. The HMA was prepared in generally accordance with applicable sec- tions of the ASTM International 2013 guidance (Designation Number E1527 -13) and the EPA Standards and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries. Ninyo & Moore reviewed readily available maps and reports provided by the client and readily available historical land use documents, including aerial photographs, Sanborn insurance maps, and city directories; performed a site reconnaissance to visually identify areas of possibly contaminated surficial soil or surface water, improperly stored or discarded hazardous mate- rials, suspect asbestos containing materials, suspect lead based paint, possible sources of polychlorinated biphenyls, and possible risks of contamination from activities at the site and adjacent properties. In addi- tion, Ninyo & Moore reviewed available regulatory agency databases including the Air Quality Management District, the Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the State Department of Toxic Sub- stances Control for the site and for properties within a specified radius of the site. A HMA report was prepared summarizing the findings and providing opinions and recommendations regarding possible en- vironmental impacts at the site.
The Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation performed by Ninyo & Moore involved assessment of the poten- tial geologic and seismic hazards associated with the LAMP project. The evaluation included a review of existing geotechnical studies and subsurface data for the project area, review of regional geologic and seismic hazard data, and analysis of the potential impacts that could affe ct the project. Ninyo & Moore prepared a technical report to present the geologic conditions at the project site, outline potential geo- logic and seismic impacts, and provide recommendations to reduce potential geotechnical impacts to less than significant levels for the identified CEQA thresholds.
Long Beach Seaport Marina Hotel (2nd and Pacific Coast Highway Project) Ninyo & Moore provided environmental and geotechnical consulting services in support of preparation of the EIR for the Long Beach Seaport Ma rina Hotel Project in Long Beach, California. The project site is located in the low-lying coastal plain near the Long Beach marina and is developed with an existing hotel.
The project consists of a mixed-use development with retail, residential, hotel, restaurant and entertain- ment uses. Buildings would generally range from two to six stories in height, with one residential tower reaching up to 12 stories. The proposed parking structure would include one level of subterranean park- ing.
Environmental services included review of Phase I and II Environmental Assessment Reports, oil field maps and records, and the state of California Solid Waste Information System to evaluate for the possible pres- ence of a former dump site in the area. After public comment on the draft EIR, Ninyo & Moore proposed mitigation measures to render environmental concerns and impacts to the site less than significant for the identified CEQA thresholds. Mitigation measures were to be implemented prior to and during site demolition and grading activities and included pre-demolition removal of known areas of concern, devel- oping and implementing a Soil Management Plan for use during site demolition and grading activities, asbestos and lead paint abatement, and geophysical and soil vapor surveys to assess the possible locations of the former dump site and oil wells. Our soils and geohazards services included review of geotechnical literature and environmental database research, review of an existing geotechnical evaluation and envi- ronmental site assessment report for the project site, review of geologic maps, regional fault maps, and seismic data, review of City of Long Beach safety element maps; review of City of Long Beach directory for historical site uses; geologic and seismic hazard analysis; and preparation of a geotechnical and environ- mental reviews presenting findings relative to potential impacts for the project. Significant potential geologic impacts evaluated for the project included potential liquefaction hazard, shallow groundwat er, potential settlement and tsunami inundation. Our review reports provided detailed mitigation measures for these impacts to be considered during design and construction of the project.
Burbank Glendale Pasadena Airport Authority/Bob Hope Airport/CEQA/Re placement Terminal Envi- ronmental Impact Report
Ninyo & Moore provided geotechnical consulting services in support of preparation of the EIR for the Bob Hope Airport Replacement Terminal Project in Burbank, California. Ninyo & Moore conducted previous evaluations at the site associated with construction of the Regional Intermodal Transportation Center.
The proposed Replacement Terminal Project involved the construction of a new passenger terminal build- ing, parking structures, central utility plant, cargo and maintenance buildings, and taxiway/roadway extensions. Two alternative site locations were proposed for the new terminal building. Our geotechnical services in preparation of the soils and geology technical report included review of geotechnical literature and data including geologic maps, regional fault maps, State seismic hazard maps and seismic data; geo- logic and seismic hazard analysis; and preparation of a geotechnical report presenting findings relative to potential impacts for the project. Significant potential geologic impacts evaluated for the project included strong earthquake ground shaking and potential liquefaction hazard. Our analyses for the airport site in- dicated a potential for settlement induced by dynamic compaction of relatively dry soil layers above the historic high groundwater from strong ground motion during a seismic event. Our report provided miti- gation recommendations for design consideration to render geotechnical concerns and impacts to less than significant for the identified CEQA thresholds. Mitigation concepts to be implemented included struc- tural design, in -situ ground modification, or supporting foundations with piles at depths designed specifically for seismically induced settlement.
Key Personnel
Mr. Jay Roberts, PG, CEG, is a California registered professional geologist and certified engineering geol- ogist with 4 5 years of experience. He has extensive experience performing environmental and geotechnical investigations of commercial and industrial properties and environmental site assessments, including initial site assessments (ISAs), Hazardous Materials Assessments (HMAs), Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Phase II ESAs, PEA, SSI, RAW, RAP, and O&M Plans. ISAS, HMAS, and Phase I ESAs are all similar initial studies performed for CALTRANS, CEQA/NEPA, or for CERCLA Liability Protection, re- spectively. Mr. Roberts has completed characterization, remediation, and human health assessments on numerous properties. He has prepared successful applications for brownfields clean-up grants and man- aged and/or performed hydrogeologic investigations, groundwater resource evaluations, and water supply studies. He also provides expert witness and litigation support for environmental, geotechnical, and mining matters. Mr. Roberts has a Bachelor’s degree in Geology from the University of Southern California. He is also affiliated with the Association of Engineering Geologists and National Groundwater Association.
Mr. Ronald Hallum, PG, CEG , is a California registered professional geologist and certified engineering geologist with 34 years of experience. Mr. Hallum provides geotechnical services for a variety of projects including preliminary and final review of findings, conclusions, recommendations, and project delivera- bles; review of current guidelines, regulations, and technologies; managing geotechnical and geologic field evaluations; supervision and training of the geologic staff; conducting geologic and geologic hazards eval- uations; performing and reviewing geologic mapping and research; analyzing field and laboratory data; and authoring and reviewing geotechnical and geologic reports.
John Jay Roberts, PG, CEG
Principal Geologist
John J. Roberts, PG, CEG, Principal Geologist | Ninyo & Moore | Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants 1
EDUCATION
B.S., Geology, University of
Southern California
REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Geologist, California
No. 3489
Certified Engineering Geologist,
California, No. 1018
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER with
annual 8-hour refreshers
OSHA 8-hour HAZWOPER Site
Supervisor Training
First Aid and CPR Training
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
Association of Engineering Geologists
National Groundwater Association
Mr. Roberts has extensive experience performing environmental and geotechnical investigations of commercial and industrial properties, including:
Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Preliminary Endangerment Assessments (PEAs), Supplemental Site Investigations (SSIs), and Removal Action Work Plans/ Remedial Action Plans (RAWs/RAPs); RAW/RAP implementation, report ing, and closure; and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) plans. Mr. Roberts’ experience also includes technical and third-party review of Phase I and II ESAs, providing appropriate remedial alternatives for projects involving state and local government contracts, national banks, development companies, and nationally- recognized corporations, and providing litigation support for contaminated properties. As Principal Geologist, Mr. Roberts has conducted and managed hundreds of ESAs for private developments and public agencies, including the Orange County Transportation Authority, school districts, and several cities in Orange County, Los Angeles County, and Riverside County.
EXPERIENCE
Hazardous Materials Assessment - Westgate Specific Plan (WSP) Project, Interstate 15 (I -15) and State Route 210 in Fontana, California: Principal Geologist/ Technical Director for the hazardous materials assessment (HMA) to evaluate the likelihood that hazardous substances, which may be present in soil or groundwater beneath the WSP project study area, may be encountered as a result of on -site or off- site activities associated with the construction. An evaluation of properties adjoining the project study area was conducted with regard to the potential presence of hazardous substances. A limited scope of the ASTM International (ASTM) 2005 standard was used to evaluate the project.
Initial Site Assessment - Mount Vernon Avenue Bridge Expansion, San Ber-nardino, California: Principal Geologist for an ISA for the Mount Vernon Bridge Expansion project. The Project involved research and review of historical documents into property uses dealing back into the early 1900’s due to long history of the site usage as a railroad hub. The records reviewed consisted of environmental investigations, remedial activities, and contaminated groundwater.
Regulatory agencies representatives were also contacted for specifics on current states of remedial activities at impacted sites within the influence of the Project.
Spieker Senior Development Project, San Juan Capistrano, California:
Principal Geologist retained to provide environmental and geotechnical consulting services in support of preparation of the EIR for the Spieker Continuing Care Retirement Community in the City of San Juan Capistrano, California. The proposed project involved development of a retirement community comprised of residential units, a health care center, and recreational facilities on a 35 -acre com-mercial plant nursery site occupied by greenhouses, storage sheds, and ponds. Mr. Roberts performed a review of existing environmental and geotechnical reports and data for the project site for input to preparation of the EIR in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines. The review was conducted to evaluate the site conditions and the potential for encountering hazardous materials at the site, and to assess the potential geologic and seismic impacts associated with the project.
John Jay Roberts
Principal Geologist
John J. Roberts, PG, CEG, Principal Geologist | Ninyo & Moore | Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants 2 Initial Site Assessment - Milliken Avenue, Mission Boulevard, and Philadelphia Street, Ontario, California: Principal Geologist/ Technical Director for an ISA and ADL for the proposed grade separation at the existing at-grade crossing of South Milliken Avenue and the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) in Ontario, California. The Project includes an ADL survey to be performed adjacent to Milliken Avenue, Mission Boulevard, and Philadelphia Street to evaluate surface and subsurface soil for the presence and concentration of ADL in proposed roadway improvement areas.
Environmental Site Assessments and Hazardous Building Materials Survey, Beverly Hills Post Office Building, California: Project Manager for a Preliminary Environmental Site Assessment/Phase I ESA of the proposed Wallis Annenberg Cultural Center of Beverly Hills. The site consisted of the existing historic Beverly Hills Post Office building and surround ing parking lots proposed to be converted to a new cultural center, including an underground parking structure proposed to be constructed beneath existing street rights of way and portions of the adjacent Beverly Hills City Hall property. Ninyo & Moor e reviewed historical and regulatory records, conducted a site reconnaissance, and interviewed property representatives in order to prepare a comprehensive report summarizing potential environmental concerns associated with redevelopment of the site.
Potential environmental concerns (PECs) included the historical development of the site as lumber storage yard, a train depot, and railroad right-of-ways, the former presence of an underground storage tank, and releases associated with off-site fire station and gas station facilities. Also, due to the age of the building the presence of the potential presence of asbestos -containing materials (ACMs), lead-based paints (LBPs), and other hazardous building materials was suspected.
Environmental Assessment for Redevelopment of a Commercial Site, Los Angeles, California: Pr oject Manager for Phase I and Phase II environmental investigations for an approximate two -acre parcel in downtown Los Angeles, which contained former USTs and had undergone remediation. The project included a complete historical review of the property, which had previously contained a pipe manufacturing facility and building stone cutting and polishing business. The Phase II included evaluation for arsenic, lead, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and petroleum hydrocarbons, and was summarized in a complete report of findings, conclusions and recommendations.
Environmental Assessment for Redevelopment of a Commercial Site, Santa Fe Springs, California: Project Manager for Phase I and Phase II environmental investigations for an approximate 8 -acre parcel, which contained 5 previously abandoned oil wells. Thorough research of California DOGGR’s files for each well was conducted to determine the known condition of the on- site wells. Detailed investigations were augmented by geophysical surveys and soil borings, sampling and laboratory analyses for suspected oil field wastes, and methane and hydrogen sulfide in accordance with City of Santa Fe Springs requirements. Services also included preparation, scheduling and observation of reabandonment of the oil wells which had insufficient seals and caps, and development of methane mitigation specifications for the new commercial building.
Environmental Consulting Services for Commercial, Industrial and Residential Properties Throughout California, Oregon and Washington: Mr. Roberts was Project Manager for Phase I studies throughout the western United States. He managed, direct- ed, coordinated a staff conducting Phase Is, and reviewed and signed each report. These services were performed for a variety of fiduciary institutions, attorneys, and school districts. These services included complete investigations to meet ASTM standards, as well additional studies required by the client. In order to fully characterize conditions, Phase I I investigations were recommended and completed, ranging from additional historical research through soil and/or groundwater sampling.
Environmental Assessments for 12 School Sites, Western Riverside County, California: Project Manager for Phase I ESAs through complete environmental investigations and DTSC site closures. All 12 sites required DTSC’s rigorous PEA investigations, including soil gas and/or soil matrix sampling. One site required a soil RAW and RA implementation. Public participation services in accordance with DTSC requirements were also provided to the school district.
Environmental Assessments for 10 School Sites, Western San Bernardino County, California: Project Manager for Phase I ESAs through complete environmental investigations and DTSC site closures. All 10 sites required DTSC’s rigorous PEA investigations, including soil gas and/or soil matrix sampling. Sampling and analyses was conducted on the sites primarily for past agricultural activities. One site required an additional investigation for an on-site burn dump. Public participation services in accordance with DTSC requirements were also provided to the school district.
Ronald D. Hallum, PG, CEG
Technical Advisor-Engineering Geologist
ED
UCATION
B.S., Geology, 1976, San Diego State
University
REGISTRATIONS/
CERTIFICATIONS
PG 4766 (California)
CEG 1484 (California
PRO
FESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
Association of Environmental and
Engineering Geologists
Geological Society of America
San Diego Association of Geologists
Mr. Hallum has provided geotechnical services for a variety of projects such as railroads, highways, hospitals, schools, pipelines, treatment plants, tunnels, reservoirs, landslide and fault evaluations, and other public and private works. Mr.
Hallum’s responsibilities at Ninyo & Moore include preliminary and final review of findings, conclusions, recommendations, and project deliverables; review of current guidelines, regulations, and technologies; managing geotechnical and geologic field evaluations; supervision and training of the geologic staff; conducting geologic and geologic hazards evaluations; performing and reviewing geologic mapping and research; analyzing field and laboratory data; and authoring and reviewing geotechnical and geologic reports.
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ERIENCE
Doheny Village Plan, Dana Point: Project geologist during the preliminary geotechnical evaluation of the Doheny Village Plan project in the city of Dana Point, California. Doheny Village consists of approximately 80 acres and is bounded on the north by the city of San Juan Capistrano and Interstate 5 (I-5), on the east by the I-5 off-ramp to Pacific Coast Highway, and on the west by a railroad right-of-way and San Juan Creek. The site is currently occupied by a mixed-use of residential, commercial and light industrial developments. The mixed -use project involves creation of a development plan with alternatives for future build-out of the project area. The plan calls for mixed-use residential, commercial, and industrial development.
Country Club of the Desert EIR, La Quinta: Project Geologist during a preliminary geotechnical evaluation for an EIR for the Country Club of the Desert project. The site comprises approximately 988 acres located in the southwestern portion of the City of La Quinta. The site is bounded by Jefferson Street, Monroe Street, Avenue 52, and the Coachella Canal. The site will consist of a private residential and golf resort planned development. Three 18- hole golf courses with a clubhouse and associated facilities are planned. Residential development will b e constructed within the golf course areas and will consist of 275 custom units, 410 detached single- family units, and 335 detached villas. Services included a site reconnaissance; review of available geologic, geotechnical, and hydrogeologic maps, and lit erature pertaining to the site; review of historic stereoscopic aerial photographs; and preparation of a final report. Geotechnical issues addressed included local and regional seismicity, presence of shallow groundwater, potential for liquefaction, and land subsidence due to groundwater withdrawal. Preliminary conclusions and recommendation for site seismicity, grading, construction, and additional subsurface evaluations were also provided.
Solana Beach Towne Centre, Solana Beach: Project Geologist for services performed for the geotechnical portion of an EIR. The proposed development will consist of construction of a 40,000 SF movie theater on the northern portion of the site, a 50,000 SF office building along the western edge of the property, 11,923 SF of retail and restaurant space northeast of the theater, and a three- level parking garage. Services included a site reconnaissance of the property and vicinity, review of available geologic, geotechnical, and hydrogeological maps and literature pertaining to the site, review of regulatory agency information, review of Ronald D. Hallum, PG, CEG, Principal Geologist | Ninyo & Moore | Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants 1
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historic stereoscopic aerial photographs, and preparation of a written report. Geotechnical issues addressed in our study have included local and regional seismicity, presence of shallow groundwater along Stevens Creek, and slope stability. Preliminary conclusions and recommendations for site seismicity, grading, construction, and additional subsurface evaluations were provided.
Central Imperial Redevelopment Plan EIR, San Diego: Senior Geologist and Project Manager for the geotechnical portion of an EIR for the Central Imperial Redevelopment Project. The irregularly-shaped site covers approximately 580 acres in southeastern San Diego. The project area extends east from Messina Drive across State Interstate 805 (I -805) to 69th Street and includes portions of the neighborhoods of Chollas View, Emerald Hills, Lincoln Park, Mountain View, Valencia Park, Encanto, and South Encanto. We understand the project will include incremental residential, commercial, and industrial redevelopment of sections of the site. Our services included a site reconnaissance, review of pertinent, available geotechnical literature including topographic maps, geologic maps, stereoscopic aerial photographs, and geotechnical and geologic reports, and preparation of a final report.
San Diego Convention Center Expansion EIR, San Diego: Project Geologist in support of preparation of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Services included review of pertinent materials, performance of a field reconnaissance, compilation and analysis of data, and preparation of a technical report for incorporation into the EIR. Issues addressed included overall site conditions, faulting and seismicity, the presence of compressible soils, groundwater conditions and the need for construction dewatering, tsunamis, and the liquefaction potential at the site as a result of potential seismic events on local and regional active faults. Services also included an evaluation of mitigative measures intended to address possible geotechnical constraints to the project. Mitigative measures for geotechnical constraints included remedial earthwork, deep foundation systems, and treatment of water generated by dewatering operation.
Barren Ridge Transmission Line, Los Angeles and Kern Counties: Senior geologist during the preliminary geotechnical evaluation for the Barren Ridge Renewable Energy Transmission Project for the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. The project will consist of the construction of a new 230 kV transmission line that will extend approximately 60 miles south from the Barren Ridge Switching Station, located north of the town of Mojave, to the Haskell Canyon Switching Station, locate d north of the city of Santa Clarita. A total of 304 new transmission towers were designed and constructed in areas ranging from desert soils to mountain rock locations. The transmission line crosses the San Andreas fault and Ninyo & Moore provided design mitigation measures for severe ground shaking and ground rupture.
Grantville Redevelopment Project and Study Area, San Diego: Project Manager for a geologic reconnaissance and limited geotechnical evaluation of the Grantville Community Redevelopment Area located in the city of San Diego, California. The project area consisted of three non -contiguous areas generally located north of Interstate 8, south of Mission Gorge Road, east of Interstate 15, and west of Jackson Drive, totaling approximately 1,400 acres. Services included review of geotechnical litera ture including to pographic maps, geologic maps, aerial photographs, and existing environmental and geologic reports; geologic reconnaissance of the project study area, which included written and photographic documentation of the observed site conditions; compilation and analysis of the data obtained; and preparation of a report presenting our preliminary findings and conclusions regarding soil and issues in the project area. Specifically, our report addressed geologic hazards, soil erosion, and topsoil loss. 2 PROPOSAL # PL-19-20-14 1
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
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PROPOSAL # PL-19-20-14
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(661) 255-4918
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2. If any person identified pursuant to No. 1 above is a corporation or partnership, list the names of all individuals owning more than ten percent of the shares in the corporation or owning any partnership interest in the partnership.
3. If any person identified pursuant to No. 1 above is a non-profit organization or a trust, list the names of any persons serving as a director of the non-profit organization or as a trustee or beneficiary or trustor of the trust.
4. Has the offeror had more than $250.00 worth of business transacted with any member of the City of Santa Clarita staff, boards, commissions, committees, and Council within the past twelve months? If yes, please indicate the person(s) with whom you have conducted business.
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
On-Call Environmental Planning Services
PROPOSAL # PL-19-20-14
Proposal responses must be uploaded electronically via PlanetBids before 11:00 AM on February 25, 2020, to the Purchasing Agent of the City of Santa Clarita. Electronic bids may be viewed at:
http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=16840#
Purchasing Contact:
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(661) 255-4918
1. Solicitation documents for this proposal may be downloaded from the City’s Purchasing PlanetBids website at http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=16840# . Please refer to the solicitation
documents for complete details and proposal requirements.
2. Proposer shall honor proposal prices for One Hundred Twenty ( 120) days or for the stated contract period, whichever is longer.
3. Proposals must include this Request for Proposal form and be signed by the contractor's authorized representative. This signature acknowledges the proposer has read and understands the requirements contained on pages 1 to 27.
4. The last day for questions will be February 12, 2020, 10:00 AM. Questions should be submitted electronically via PlanetBids: http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=16840#
5. The vendor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of any solicitation form not obtained directly from the City.
6. The specifications in this notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereto.
I have, read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions on all pages of this proposal. The undersigned agrees to furnish the commodity or service stipulated on this proposal as stated above.
Company: Address:
Name (Print): Company Phone No.:
Signature:
Title of Person Signing Proposal:
Brandow & Johnston
700 S Flower St #1800, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Ed Melo, PE
213-596-4500
Principal / Director of Civil Engineering
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REFERENCES - BRANDOW & JOHNSTON
PROPOSAL # PL-19-20-14
On-Call Environmental Planning Services
City of Santa Clarita, California
The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three public agencies for which proposer has performed work of a similar scope and size within the past 3 years. If the instructions on this form conflict with the references requested in the scope of work, the scope of work shall govern. Complete this form out accordingly. Fill out this form completely and upload it with your proposal.
1. ______________
____________________________________________________________________ Name and Address of Owner / Agency
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____________________________________________________________________ Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project ______________
____________________________________________________________________ Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed
2. ______________
____________________________________________________________________ Name and Address of Owner / Agency
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____________________________________________________________________ Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project ______________
____________________________________________________________________ Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed
3. ______________
____________________________________________________________________ Name and Address of Owner / Agency
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____________________________________________________________________ Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project ______________
____________________________________________________________________ Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed
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e following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all brokers and sureties from whom Proposer intends to procure insurance bonds:
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_______________________________________________________________________ Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Hannah Dewey, PE, 626-632-7421
$ 100,000
Site Pavement & Stormwater
Treatment upgrades
October 2018
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Elizabeth Ajaelo, 626-300-3241
$ 150,000
Splash Pad, Site Work,
Stormwater Treatment
June 2016
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Salim B. Sioufi, 626-300-2361
$ 75,000
Beach promenade and
stormwater treatment
January 2017
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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
PROPOSAL # PL-19-20-14
On-Call Environmental Planning Services
City of Santa Clarita, California
Fill out this form completely and upload it with your proposal. The following information must be disclosed:
1. List the names of all persons having a financial interest in the Request for Proposal.
2. If any person identified pursuant to No. 1 above is a corporation or partnership, list the names of all individuals owning more than ten percent of the shares in the corporation or owning any partnership interest in the partnership.
3. If any person identified pursuant to No. 1 above is a non -profit organization or a trust, list the names of any persons serving as a director of the non -profit organization or as a trustee or beneficiary or trustor of the trust.
4. Has the offeror had more than $250.00 worth of business transacted with any member of the City of Santa Clarita staff, boards, commissions, committees, and Council within the past twelve months? If yes, please indicate the person(s) with whom you have conducted business.
NOTE: Attach additional pages as necessary.
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Date
Ed Melo, PE
2020-02-12
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RE
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On-Ca
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PR
OPOSAL # PL-19-20-14
Proposal responses must be uploaded electronically via PlanetBids before 11:00 AM on February 25, 2020, to the Purchasing Agent of the City of Santa Clarita. Electronic bids may be viewed at:
http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=16840# Pur
chasing Contact:
Melody Bartlette
(661) 255-4918
1. Sol
icitation documents for this proposal may be downloaded from the City’s Purchasing PlanetBids website at http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=16840#. Please refer to the solicitation documents for complete details and proposal requirements.
2. Pr
oposer shall honor proposal prices for One Hundred Twenty (120) days or for the stated contract period, whichever is longer.
3. Pr
oposals must include this Request for Proposal form and be signed by the contractor's authorized representative. This signature acknowledges the proposer has read and understands the requirements contained on pages 1 to 27.
4. The
last day for questions will be February 12, 2020, 10:00 AM. Questions should be submitted electronically via PlanetBids: http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=16840#
5. The
vendor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of any solicitation form not obtained directly from the City.
6. The
specifications in this notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereto.
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ave, read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions on all pages of this proposal. The undersigned agrees to furnish the commodity or service stipulated on this proposal as stated above.
Company: Address:
Name (Print): Company Phone No.:
Signature:
Title of Person Signing Proposal:
Fehr & Peers 600 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1050 Los Angeles, CA 90017 John Muggridge, AICP
Principal
(310) 458-9916
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REFERENCES
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OPOSAL # PL-19-20-14
On-Ca
ll Environmental Planning Services
City of Santa Clarita, California
The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three public agencies for which proposer has performed work of a similar scope and size within the past 3 years. If the instructions on this form conflict with the references requested in the scope of work, the scope of work shall govern. Complete this form out accordingly. Fill out this form completely and upload it with your proposal.
1. ______________
____________________________________________________________________ Name and Address of Owner / Agency
______________
____________________________________________________________________ Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project ______________
____________________________________________________________________ Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed
2. ______________
____________________________________________________________________ Name and Address of Owner / Agency
______________
____________________________________________________________________ Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project ______________
____________________________________________________________________ Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed
3. ______________
____________________________________________________________________ Name and Address of Owner / Agency
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____________________________________________________________________ Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project ______________
____________________________________________________________________ Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed
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e following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all brokers and sureties from whom Proposer intends to procure insurance bonds:
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_______________________________________________________________________ OngoingTransportation Planning and Engineering$196,192
LA Zoo EIR | City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering | 1149 S. Broadway Street, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Norman Mundy, Environmental Specialist | 213.485.5737
Infill and Complete Streets | City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning | 200 N. Spring St, Room 525, Los Angeles, CA 90012
David Somers, Supervising Transportation Planner | 213.972.5966 $784,630 Transportation Planning Ongoing
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West Hollywood Citywide Traffic and Mobility Study | 8300 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 Bob Cheung, Senior Transportation Planner | 323.848.6346 $507, 210 Transportation Planning and Engineering Ongoing
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PROPOSAL # PL-19-20-14
On-Call
Environmental Planning Services
City of Santa Clarita, California
Fill out this form completely and upload it with your proposal. The following information must be disclosed:
4. Has the offeror had more than $250.00 worth of business transacted with any member of the City NOTE: Attach additional pages as necessary.
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Date
1. List the names of all persons having a financial interest in the Request for Proposal.
FFehr & Peers
2. If any person identified pursuant to No. 1 above is a corporation or partnership, list the names of all individuals owning more than ten percent of the shares in the corporation or owning any partnership interest in the partnership.
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Sacramento, CA 95814-3834
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Board Member, Officer
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Irvine, CA 92618
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Washington, DC 20001
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5.25%
Charles Alexander
518 17th Street, #1100
Denver, CO 80202 Less than 5%.
Anjum Bawa
921 SW Washington Street, Suite
700
Portland, OR 97205
Less than 5%.
Matt Benjamin
600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1050
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Less than 5%.
Ann Bowers
621 17
th Street, Suite 2301
Denver, CO 80293-1500
Less than 5%.
Sarah Brandenberg
Board Chair, Officer
600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1050
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Less than 5%.
Chris Breiland
1001 4
th Avenue, Suite 4120
Seattle, WA 98154 Less than 5%.
Kendra Breiland
1001 4
th Avenue, Suite 4120
Seattle, WA 98154 Less than 5%.
Nate Conable
2201 Broadway, Suite 602
Oakland, CA 94612
Less than 5%.
Katie Miller
100 Pringle Avenue, Suite 600
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Less than 5%..
Marion Donnelly
Board Member, Secretary-
Treasurer, CFO
100 Pringle Avenue, Suite 600
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Less than 5%.
John Gard
1013 Galleria Blvd., Suite 255
Roseville, CA 95678 Less than 5%.
Tom Gaul
600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1050
Los Angeles, CA 90017 Less than 5%.
Bob Grandy
332 Pine Street, 4
th Floor
San Francisco, CA 95104-3222 Less than 5%.
Dan Grayuski
1001 4th Avenue, Suite 4120
Seattle, WA 98154
Less than 5%.
Matt Haynes
160 W. Santa Clara Street, Suite
675
San Jose, CA 95113-1700
Less than 5%.
Michael Kennedy
600 Wilshire Blvd., #1050
Los Angeles, CA 90017 Less than 5%.
Jeremy Klop
600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1050
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Less than 5%.
Meghan Mitman
100 Pringle Avenue, Suite 600
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Less than 5%.
John Muggridge
600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1050
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Less than 5%.
Jon Nepstad
2180 South 1300 East, Suite 220
Salt Lake City, UT 84106-7802
Less than 5%.
Jason Pack
101 Pacifica, Suite 300
Irvine, CA 92618 Less than 5%.
Josh Peterman
100 Pringle Avenue, Suite 600
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Less than 5%.
Sohrab Rashid
555 W Beech Street, Suite 302
San Diego, CA 92101-2939 Less than 5%.
Rob Rees
2201 Broadway, Suite 400
Oakland, CA 94612-2507
Less than 5%.
David Robinson
1013 Galleria Blvd., Suite 255
Roseville, CA 95678 Less than 5%.
Kathrin Tellez
100 Pringle Avenue, Suite 600
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Less than 5%.
Mike Wallace
100 Pringle Avenue, Suite 600
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Less than 5%.
Lysa Wollard
100 Pringle Avenue, Suite 600
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Less than 5%.
Eric Womeldorff
332 Pine Street, 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 95104-3222
Less than 5%.
PROPOSAL # PL-19-20-14 1
CIT
Y OF SANTA CLARITA
REQ
UEST FOR PROPOSALS
On-Cal
l Environmental Planning Services
PROP
OSAL # PL-19-20-14
Proposal responses must be uploaded electronically via PlanetBids before 11:00 AM on February 25, 2020, to the Purchasing Agent of the City of Santa Clarita. Electronic bids may be viewed at:
http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=16840# Purc
hasing Contact:
Melody Bartlette
(661) 255-4918
1. Soli
citation documents for this proposal may be downloaded from the City’s Purchasing PlanetBids website at http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=16840#. Please refer to the solicitation documents for complete details and proposal requirements.
2. Prop
oser shall honor proposal prices for One Hundred Twenty (120) days or for the stated contract period, whichever is longer.
3. Pro
posals must include this Request for Proposal form and be signed by the contractor's authorized representative. This signature acknowledges the proposer has read and understands the requirements contained on pages 1 to 27.
4. The l
ast day for questions will be February 12, 2020, 10:00 AM. Questions should be submitted electronically via PlanetBids: http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=16840#
5. The v
endor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of any solicitation form not obtained directly from the City.
6. The s
pecifications in this notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereto.
I hav
e, read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions on all pages of this proposal. The undersigned agrees to furnish the commodity or service stipulated on this proposal as stated above.
Company: Address:
Name (Print): Company Phone No.:
Signature:
Title of Person Signing Proposal:
Ninyo & Moore 475 Goddard, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92618
949.753.7070John Jay Roberts
Principal Geologist
PROPOSAL # PL-19-20-14 25
REFERENCES
PR
OPOSAL # PL-19-20-14
On-Ca
ll Environmental Planning Services
City of Santa Clarita, California
The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three public agencies for which proposer has performed work of a similar scope and size within the past 3 years. If the instructions on this form conflict with the references requested in the scope of work, the scope of work shall govern. Complete this form out accordingly. Fill out this form completely and upload it with your proposal.
1. ______________
____________________________________________________________________ Name and Address of Owner / Agency
______________
____________________________________________________________________ Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project ______________
____________________________________________________________________ Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed
2. ______________
____________________________________________________________________ Name and Address of Owner / Agency
______________
____________________________________________________________________ Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project ______________
____________________________________________________________________ Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed
3. ______________
____________________________________________________________________ Name and Address of Owner / Agency
______________
____________________________________________________________________ Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project ______________
____________________________________________________________________ Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed
Th
e following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all brokers and sureties from whom Proposer intends to procure insurance bonds:
_____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________
_______________________________________________________________________ City of Irvine, One Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606 Rudy Romo, 949.724.7303
Riverside County Transportation Commission, 4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor, Riverside, CA 92502 Gina Gallagher, 951.787.7968
$13,000 1/2017Phase I Initial Site Assessment
City of Los Angeles 1149 S. Broadway, Suite 120, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Patrick Schmidt, 213.847.0535
6/2019$65,430 Geotechnical Observation and Testing
12/2019$8,300 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Not applicable.
PROPOSAL # PL-19-20-14 26
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
PROPOSAL # PL-19-20-14
On-Ca
ll Environmental Planning Services
City of Santa Clarita, California
Fill out this form completely and upload it with your proposal. The following information must be disclosed:
1. List the names of all persons having a financial interest in the Request for Proposal.
2. If any person identified pursuant to No. 1 above is a corporation or partnership, list the names of all individuals owning more than ten percent of the shares in the corporation or owning any partnership interest in the partnership.
3. If any person identified pursuant to No. 1 above is a non -profit organization or a trust, list the names of any persons serving as a director of the non -profit organization or as a trustee or beneficiary or trustor of the trust.
4. Has the offeror had more than $250.00 worth of business transacted with any member of the City of Santa Clarita staff, boards, commissions, committees, and Council within the past twelve months? If yes, please indicate the person(s) with whom you have conducted business.
NOTE: Attach additional pages as necessary.
Signature of Offeror
Print or Type Name of Offeror
Date
John Jay Roberts
February 13, 2020
RFP # PL-19-20-14 1
ADDENDUM #1
For
City of Santa Clarita Request for Proposal
On-Call Environmental Planning Services
PL-19-20-14
February 14, 2020
This addendum must be digitally acknowledged through PlanetBids in addition to a printed and signed version submitted with the proposal. If addenda are not signed and submitted with the proposal response, the proposal may be deemed non-responsive and rejected.
CHANGE TO RESPONSE FORMAT AND SELECTION CRITERIA
SECTION C. RESPONSE FORMAT AND SELECTION CRITERIA, 1. RESPONSE FORMAT, 1.1.6.
Personnel, Equipment, and Facilities
Replace with the following:
Describe the activities of the designated Project Manager and lead/support personnel. Provide a resume for each person named, including their qualifications (education and experience), as well as their relationship to the proposed project activities.
I acknowledge receipt of this Addendum and accept the aforementioned. _____________________________________ ________ ______ Contractor/Consultant’s representative Date
___________________ ____________
Company Name
2/24/2020
ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc.