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MBAKERINTL.COM 3760 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 270, Long Beach, CA 90806 P: (562) 200 7165 F: (562) 200-7166
We Make A Difference
September 914, 2022
Ms. Danielle Marquez
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
RE Proposal for California Environmental Quality Act and Enviro nmental Studies Consulting Services for the Via Princessa Park Project, City of Santa Clarita (RFP #CIP-22-23-10)
Dear Ms. Marquez:
Earlier this year, the City proposed to ex tend its park network with a new 26-acre pa rk adjacent to the Via Princessa Metrolink Station. The proposed improvements to this undeveloped land requires an in-depth environmental document that will enable the City to meet the needs of the local community with sports fields , gathering areas, trails and more. Michael Baker International is committed to assist ing the City with these environmental documents and brings an excellent trac k record and technical expertise to the team. Michael Baker Inte rnational appreciates this opportunity to submit this proposal to the City of Santa Clarita (Cit y) in response to your Request for Propos als (RFP) for the Via Princessa Park Project (Project) California Environmenta l Quality Act (CEQA) and Environmental Studies. Michael Baker’s Project team has an excellent track record and the technical expertise to assist the City with the preparation of the Project’s CEQA documentation.
The Michael Baker Team Understands the Key Project Issues and Challenges on This Project and How to Solve Them:
- We bring the experience and knowledge of having prepared the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the Canyon Country Community Center and Park project, with similar recreational facilities and drainage/water quality improvements approximately 1 mile to the northeast;
- We have prepared CEQA documents for multiple athletic field/active park improvement projects, including lighted and programmed athletic field projects;
- We have assembled a Project team that brings experience with similar recreation, water resources, and biological restoration projects in Southern California, including in the City and for the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), that involved similar environmental issues (e.g., drainage and floodway modifications and infiltration, Significant Ecological Areas (SEAs), sensitiv e habitat and habitat restoration, nearby disadvantaged communities, and railroad access and reconfiguration of roadways). - We understand the City’s processes, objectives, and critical issue areas.
Key Team members include William Hoose as the Project Principal authorized to represent the firm on all matters related to the proposal, John Bellas as Project Director, Brent Schleck as Project Manager, and Jennifer Wu as Deputy Project Mana ger. John and Brent have prepared numerous environmental documents fo r the City, including the aforementioned Ca nyon Country Community Center Project, MetroWalk Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) , Bouquet Canyon Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR), an d others. Jennifer Wu, Deputy Project Manager, has direct experience working with the CPUC and with projects involving Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEAs).
We have supplemented our team with HELIX Environmental Planning, who brings local biological resource expertise, having worked on multiple projects in Santa Clarita including the Bouquet Canyon and Sierra Crossings projects. We have also added GMU Geotechni cal for further optional geotechnical investigations. Our proposed team brings decades of ex perience preparing CEQA documents and supporting environmental studies, and we have extensive experience preparing CEQA documentation for complex projects in the City. With this existing knowledge and experience, Michael Baker has an in-depth understanding of the City, which will add to our efficient approach and completion of the needed approvals.
CEQA Expertise Statewide, with a Local Focus: Having provided environmental consulting services to agencies in every region of California, including the Santa Clarita Valley, we regularly observe and eval uate the best environmental planning practices being utilized in California and implement these effective practices. As a result of this st atewide experience, coupled with our strong presence in the Los Angeles area
MBAKERINTL.COM 3760 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 270, Long Beach, CA 90806 P: (562) 200 7165 F: (562) 200-7166
and extensive experience with the City, we have a deep knowledge of the environmental resources, setting, and current regulatio ns that drive CEQA analysis in the City of Santa Clarita.
As required in the City’s RFP, this prop osal is a firm offer for a 120-day period, and work will be performed at the “not-to-ex ceed” price included in the separate Cost file. This includes all meetings, including but not limited to, a kick-off meeting, Project coordination meetings with City staff, and Planning Commission and City Council meetings, and all deliverables identified in this scope of work.
If you have any questions regarding this proposal or wish to di scuss any items, please contact John Bellas at (310) 890-9537 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
John Bellas, LEEP AP William Hoose, AICP
Project Director Project Principal
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Table of Contents
Cover Letter .................................................................................................................. ...................................................................
1.1.1. Intro duction ........................................................................................................... .......................................................... 1 Michael Baker International Firm Profile .................................................................................... ....................................................................... 1 Project Understanding ....................................................................................................... ................................................................................... 1
1.1.2 Relevant Experience on Si milar Projects and References ................................................................................................... 3
1.1.3. Plan of Stud y/Scope of Work ............................................................................................ ................................................ 9 Approach .................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................. 9 Outline of Major Tasks and Subtasks ......................................................................................... ........................................................................ 9 Tasks an d Outputs ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.1.4. Sc hedule ............................................................................................................... ...................................................... 2328 Proposed Project Schedule ................................................................................................... ........................................................................ 2328
1.1.5. Program Management ..................................................................................................... ........................................... 2429 Project Manageme nt and Approach ........................................................................................................................................................... 2429 Quality Control/A ssurance Procedures ....................................................................................................................................................... 2530 Timeline Chart .............................................................................................................. ................................................................................... 2631
1.1.6. Personnel, Equi pment, and Facilities ................................................................................... ........................................ 2732
1.1.7. Sub-Co nsultants ........................................................................................................ .................................................. 3136
Statement of Offer ............................................................................................................ ........................................................ 3136
Appendix A: Resumes ........................................................................................................... ...........................................................
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1.1.1. Introduction
In accordance with the requirements of th e RFP, the following pages provide a general introduction to and description of Michae l Baker International’s proposal and the firm’s general information.
Michael Baker International Firm Profile
Michael Baker is a full-service environmental, engi neering, design, and construction management firm founded in 1940. We have had a strong California presence for over 80 years, with nearly 600 employees in 12 office locations throughout the state, includ ing Los Angeles and Long Beach. The expertise of the firm includes environmental planning, including th e preparation of environmental documentation in compliance with the requirements of CEQA; regulatory permitting; community planning; park planning; land use planning; habitat mitigation and restoration design; urban design; landscape architecture; transportation engineering; traffic; civil engineering; stormwater management, water quality design, and permitting; public outreach; surveying and mapping; geographic information systems (GIS); and constru ction monitoring and management services. Michael Baker stands ready to demonstrate our planning expertise, staff resources, and capability to perform services for the City of Santa Clarita’s Department of Public Works upon acceptance of this Proposal.
Michael Baker has prepared numerous EIRs, IS/MNDs, and categorical exemptions pursuant to CEQA for many municipal clients in Southern California, including the City of Santa Clarita. Our experience as an environmental consultant to hundreds of public agencies t hroughout California has given us exceptional environmental planning qualif ications and a broad range of problem-solving abilities. Our i n-house experts understand legal issues, best practices, and special considerations to develop innovative, appropriate, and defensible solutions.
Michael Baker has selected an in-house team of CEQA specialists to assist the City with review of technical studies and prepara tion of the required CEQA documentation for the proposed Project, including CEQA generalists, biologists, cultural resources specialists, environmental social justice practitioners, quality and noise specialists, geotechnical engineers, hydrology and water quality experts, and transportation and circulation specialists, which will lead to efficiency and the ability to meet the needs of the City’s Department of Public Works.
Michael Baker has extensive experience working on controversial pr ojects in politically active communities. In addition to Sant a Clarita, examples include Los Angeles (e.g., Hollywood, downtown Los Ange les), Rolling Hills Estates, Pasadena, South Pasadena, Santa Mo nica, Signal Hill, Long Beach, and Arcadia. We ha ve prepared CEQA documents for multiple pr ojects in these areas. With this experienc e, we are highly adept at responding to comments, both in writing and du ring public meetings/hearings. Moreover, when working with such c ities and communities, we regularly strategize with our clients on potential issues and develop approaches to minimize risks and potential pitfalls.
Our team includes HELIX for biological resources surveys and jurisdictional delineation and GMU for geotechnical analyses. Brief profiles of these firms and their qualifications are included in Section 1.1.7. Sub-Consultants of this proposal.
Project Understanding
We understand that the City of Santa Clarit a is proposing to construct a park and regi onal infiltration facility in an approxim ately 26-acre area of vacant City-owned land along the south bank of the Santa Clara River, in the Canyon Country community. The City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan Update (August 2008) identified the prop osed Via Princessa Park as a possible future park to provide needed recreational facilities to the community. The Project will include at hletic fields with sports fi eld lighting, playground equip ment and other recreational facilities, such as walking paths, shade structures , picnic areas, public art, and education and monumentation sig nage.
Additionally, the Project would provide parking, access and other amenities, including improvements and expansions on the existing parking lot, a pedestrian and vehicle railroad undercrossing and other railroad improvements (at-grade pedestrian crossing removal and relocations of storm drain line and handicap parking), a new restroom buildin g with associated utilities, im provements to the existing rest room/office building, landscaping and irrigation, and restoration of Honby Cr eek. The Project also includes civil and geotechnical design f eatures, including a subterranean regional stormwater infiltration facili ty, buried bank protection along the Santa Clara River, a storm drain culvert extension, removal of an agricultural water well, and soil proc essing requirements and design considerations. Michael Baker fur ther understands that at a future date, a fourth lane may be added to Weyerhauser Way and modifications may be made to Via Princessa to accommodate a double-left turn lane into and/or out of Weyerhauser Way.
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The Project site is primarily undeveloped, with existing improv ements constructed on the southerly portion of the property that include the existing Via Princessa Metrolink Station (planned for relocation), an existing restroom and office building, and an existing pa rking lot (approximately 400 spaces). The Project site is directly bordered by: the Santa Clara River to the north; Whites Canyon Road, and open space to the west; Via Princessa, open space, and residential uses to the south including the Friendly Valley senior living community and country club/golf course; and the Cordova Estates mobile home community, a warehouse/distribution facility, the Sulphur Spring Union Sc hool District administrative offices, and a self storage facility to the east. The Project site is roughly divided in half by the So uthern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA)/Metrolink railroad tracks. Additionally, the area north of the railroad tracks, which is proposed for the Project recreational and infiltration facilities, is identified as being within the Santa Clara River Significant Ecological Area (SEA) Overlay Zone by the City, and is subject to the requirements under the City’s Municipal Code Section 17.38.080 (SEA – Significant Ecological Area Overlay Zone).
As described in the RFP, the Project requires a vehicle and pedestrian crossing of the existing SCRRA/Metrolink railroad tracks to gain access to the park area from the parking lot. As a result, the Project proposes an approximately 21-foot-wide, 17foot high, and 70foot long railroad undercrossing, which would accommodate utility vehicles, light trucks, and light maintenance vehicles, and would include pedestrian access ramps. As a result, the Project would require CPUC authorization of the proposed rail crossing modification in accordance with General Order 88-B.
As mentioned, the Project site is located in the Canyon Countr y community, which is in the eastern portion of the Santa Clarita Valley that includes both the City of Santa Clarita and unincorporated Los Angeles County areas. As described in the City’s General Plan (2 011), this area has the largest population of any community in the Valley, and contains a wide range of housing types. As identified in the Safe, Clean Water Program Feasibility Study Report for th e Via Princessa Park and Regional Best Management Practices (BMP) Project (provide d as Attachment B to the RFP), the Project site is located within a 2018 census tract identified by th e State of California as a Dis advantaged Community, based on the Project site bloc k group median household income of less than $42,737, which is up to 60 percent less t han the State median ($71,228). The community located immediately east of the Project site (Cordova Estates) qualifies as a severely disadvantaged community. According to CalEnviroScreen 4.0, the Project site census tract has an overall percentile score of 35 (where high sc ores identify areas experiencing higher pollution burdens than low scores), and immediately adjacent census tracts have percentile scores ran ging from 51 to 65.
In addition to recreational opportunities, the Project is expected to provide water quality and water supply benefits to the su rrounding communities. The Project restoration and BMP designs would reduce trash and other urban runoff pollutants entering the Santa Clara River from the Honby Channel. The Project would divert and infiltrate storm water, and would incorporate bio-swales and other BMP tre atment processes to treat and convey on-site runoff. The Project will in filtrate more water in the gro undwater basin near existing production wells thereby increasing well production. This creates a more resilient water supply for the community, and reduces the costs associa ted with acquiring water from other sources.
Project construction is anticipated to begin in the summer of 2025 with completion planned for Winter 2028. However, prior to t he Project construction, the Project is also proposed to include a temporary condition to a ccommodate the Sierra Highway Bridge Widening p roject, located approximately 3,000 feet upstream of the Project. The Projec t park site and the adjacent open streambed may be used to stage construction materials and equipment and to provide access to the bridge’s project area through the denuded open streambed, with minimal impacts. Because of this unique opportunity, these activities are being included as part of this Project. The streambed between this proposed Project and the Sierra Highway Bridges offer an open, flat, and clear route for equipment to travel between the two locations. It will receive minimal surface grading to smooth it, and then wetted to allow for wheeled construction equipment to travel over it without getting stuck.
This scope assumes that this would result in up to 2 acres of streambed impacts (which would accommodate a travel path that is 3,000 feet long by 25 feet wide and approximately 0.25 acres of supplemental staging in the river), and that the vast majority of construction equipment staging or storage would occur on the Via Pr incessa Park Project site. Th e Sierra Highway Bridge wide ning and replacement proje ct is expected to begin during the summer of 2023 and take approximately 24 months to complete.
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1.1.2. Relevant Experience on Similar Projects and References
Below are profiles of Michael Baker’s recent relevant experience with similar projects, with references provided for the first three clients.
These projects represent a limited set of our overall CEQA and environmental analysis experience and additional qualifications and references are available upon request.
City of Santa Clarita Planning Division, On-Call Environmental Services
Michael Baker has been providing on-call environmental services to the City’s Planning Division since 2014. Michael Baker has undertaken a variety of assignments, including preparing environmental documents for park projects, two of which are detailed below, development projects, long- range planning policy initiatives, and capital improvement projects; and conducting CEQA training for City st aff. Michael Baker also prepared an Initial Study template for the City that provides standard/suggested response language for the questions on the Initial Study checklist, sources of information, and other guidance language and helpful hints.
Canyon Country Community
Center and Park IS/MND,
Santa Clarita (2017)
Michael Baker prepared an
IS/MND for the Canyon Country
Community Center project. The
project involved the demolition
of three commercial buildings
and construction of an approximately 25,000- -square-foot community center and park improvements, including open play areas, water features, an outdoor market/mercado, an event stage, parking, off-site street improvements, and a stormwater infiltration system. The community center building includes spaces such as a mult i-purpose room, gymnasium, classrooms, catering and teaching kitchen, fitness room, staff offices, a reception lobby, and supporting uses such as restrooms and storage areas. The facility also features an events garden, group picnic areas, a basketball half-court, and a perimeter trail.
West Creek Park Inclusive Play Area Project (2021) Michael Baker prepared environmental documentation pursuant to the National Environmetnal Policy Act (NEPA) for the proposed project. The proposed project would rehabilitate an existing park facility (West Creek Park) located on the northwest side of the City in the Valencia community. Specifically, the project would consist of the removal of approximately 5,200 square feet of existing play area and the construction of a new inclusive play area, which would provide recreation opportunities for disabled park users. The project would include shade ca nopies over all play elements; shaded seating walls and benches; fencing around the play area; rubberized surfacing on all levels; new landscaping surrounding th e play area; associated signage; a new drinking fountain; and connections to exis ting walkways, parking, restrooms, and picnic shelters. The project would expand West Creek Park’s existing play area into an existing turf area within the park removing any trees or parking spaces.
Contracting Agency: City of Santa Clarita
Contracting Agency PM: James Chow, Senior Planner
Contracting Agency
Contact Information:
23920 Valencia Blvd., Ste 300
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 255-4330
[email protected]
Date of Contract: 2014
Date of Completion: Ongoing
Consultant PM and
Contact Information:
John Bellas, Associate VP
(562) 200-7170
[email protected]
Key Personnel:
John Bellas, Brent Schleck,
Madonna Marcelo, Frankie
Tong, Eddie Torres
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MetroWalk Specific Plan Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment, Santa Clarita (2021)
Michael Baker prepared a SCEA for the Metr oWalk Specific Plan, a residential project involving the development of 498 residential units comprising of a mix of housing types, including market-rate apartments and townhomes, age-qualified apartments, and affordable senior apartments. The project also included a multi-use path that would link the project site with the future Metrolink Vi sta Canyon Station to the east and the Vista Canyon Specific Plan development to the north, while connecting various private amenities throughout the project site, including park nodes, open space, a central clubhouse, and a playground. The multi-use path would terminate at a 0.93-acre public plaza at the far eastern area of the project site, which would provide a publicly accessible outdoor amenity and a connection to commercial uses, trails, and other amenities within the Vista Canyon Specific Plan area.
Bouquet Canyon Residential Project and Roadway Realignment EIR, Santa Clarita (2021) Michael Baker prepared an EIR for the Bouquet Canyon Residential Project and Roadway Realignment, located along the eastern and southern sides of Bouquet Canyon Road between Copper Canyon Drive and Plum Canyon Road. The proposed project woul d construct 45 single-family detached units, 102 bungalows, 132 row homes, 90 homes arranged in motor courts, and 92 townhomes on 57 acres of mostly undeveloped land. The proposed project would also include closing a portion of and constructing a new alignment of Bouquet Canyon Road. The project required a conditional use permit, development and architectural design review, a ridgeli ne alteration permit, an oak tree permit, and a tentative tract map to subdivide the property into 70 lots for residential land uses, streets, private drives, draining infrastructure, and various open sp ace lots. The scope of the EIR included aesthetics, air quality, biological resources, cultural and pa leontological resources, energy, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous ma terials, hydrology and water quality, noise, public services, transportation and traffic, utilities and service systems, and wildfire. Under a separate contract with the project applicant, HELIX prepared the biological technical report and assisted with regulatory permit application processing.
Sierra West Assisted Living and Memory Care Project IS/MND, Santa Clarita (2021)
Michael Baker prepared an IS/MND for the Sierra West Assisted Living and Memory Care project, located on Sierra Highway, 800 feet south of Newhall Avenue. The project would develop an 83-unit senior living facility on 3.99 acres of mostly undeveloped land immediately north of Eter nal Valley Memorial Park. The proposed building would include five above-ground levels, one subterranean level for guest and resident parking, and amenitites such as outdoor spaces for assisted living and memory care residents, an indoor gymnasium and salon, and a multi-use trail along Sierra Highway.
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Master Plan SEIR, Santa Clarita (2021) Michael Baker prepared a Supplemental EIR for an amendment to this Master Plan. The hospital, located at the inters ection of McBean Parkway and Orchard Village Road, proposed to revise the Master Plan to allow an additional 200,000 square feet of building space, as well as expansion of an existing parking facility.
The proposed development includes an 84,300-square-foot, three-story diagnostic and treatment building, a 115,700-square-foot, five-story inpatient building, and the addition of three abov eground levels to an existing parking structure. The scope of the EIR included aesthetics, air quality, energy, GHG emissions, noise, transportation/traffic, tribal cultural resources, and utilities and service systems.
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Dockweiler Residential Development IS/MND, Santa Clarita (2019) Michael Baker prepared an IS/MND for the Dockweiler Residential Development Project, located at the southwest corner of Dockweiler Drive and Sierra Highway. The project involved developing 96 detached residential condominiums on 21.44 acres of mostly undeveloped land previously used fo r oil extraction and storage. The proposed gated community includes homes ranging in size between 2,050 and 2,450 square feet and amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, children’s playground, passive park, and a multipurpose trail.
Michael Baker has a current on-call professional services contract with the City of Rolling Hills Estates and provides a range of services from CEQA environmental documentation to fiscal market analysis and parking studies.
George F Canyon Nature Center Renovation Project IS/MND (2022)
The project proposes the renovation of the existing George F Canyon Nature Center Facility at the approximately 51-acre George F Canyon Preserve. The project activities include demolition of the existing facility, and construction and operation of a new Nature Center Community Center facility, which would include a single-level, 1,750-square-foot Nature Center/Community Room building with a viewing deck, a 1,000- square-foot outdoor classroom area with a photovoltaic shade canopy, storage enclosures, boardwalk with a canyon overlook, privacy screen, community-preferred fencing, gate, and associated parking and dr op-off spaces. The Project woul d increase the total building ar ea of the existing nature center and associated facilities from 1,450 squa re feet to 3,290 square feet. Additionally, the project include s roadway improvements along Palos Verdes Drive East to provide additional parking and bike lanes.
Michael Baker prepared the Project CEQA IS/M ND and supporting technical studies: air qu ality, GHG, energy and noise analyses; c ultural, paleontological, and historic resources evaluation; AB-52 consul tation (this was out of scope); and biological resources assess ment and coastal California gnatcatcher (CAGN) protoc ol surveys. Key issues include sensitivity to adjacent residential community and pr oximity to sensitive biological resources, including CAGN critical habitat.
City of Rolling Hills Estates, On-Call Environmental Services Contracting Agency: City of Rolling Hills Estates
Planning Department
Contracting Agency PM: David Wahba, Planning Director
Contracting Agency
Contact Information:
4045 Palos Verdes Drive North
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
(310) 377-1577 ext. 103
[email protected]
Date of Contract: 2013
Date of Completion: Ongoing
Consultant PM and
Contact Information:
John Bellas, Associate VP
(562) 200-7170
[email protected]
Key Personnel:
John Bellas, Brent Schleck,
Jennifer Wu, Ryan Winkleman,
Margo Nayyar
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Norris Pavilion Expansion Project IS/MND (ongoing) The proposed project involves the construction of a new three-level, 8,750-square-foot addition on the west side of the existing Norris Pavilion, which is an event venue offering a large space that can be used for private events (such as weddings, chur ch services, and banquets), as well as classroom space used for performing arts (e.g., singing, dancing, and acting) classes. The proposed addition would includ e performing arts and dance studio spaces, as well as ancillary uses, such as office, storage, and lobby areas. The Palos Verdes Performing Arts organization, which operates the Norris Pavilion, also offered performing arts classes in a stand-alone commercial building (Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory) located in the Peninsula Shopping Center, which would be relocated to the proposed expanded Norris Pavilion.
Michael Baker has been providing on-call environmental services to the City since 2013. Michael Baker has undertaken a variety of assignments under this contract, including preparing CEQA and NEPA documents, reviewing and processing CEQA docume nts, and providing contract staff assistance. Under this contract, Michael Baker also provides environmental coordination services. Michael Baker, primarily represented by John Bellas, is responsible for overseeing the preparation and management of all the City’s environmental documents, including, but not limited to, the following projects with similar features and co nditions as the proposed Project, including athletic and recreational, hydrological, biological resources, restoration, and close proximity to residences:
Arroyo Seco (Rose Bowl) Music and Arts Festival EIR
Desiderio Park and Habitat for Humanity Project EIR
ArtCenter College of Design Master Plan EIR
Vina Vieja Pickleball Courts IS/MND
Berkshire Creek Area Improvements IS/MND
Hahamongna Watershed Park Ha bitat Restoration Categorical Exemption
Lamanda Park Library Pocket Park Categorical Exemption Annandale Canyon Open Space Trail Access, Improvements, and Park Expansion IS/MND
Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility IS/MND
City of Pasadena, On-Call Environmental Services
Contracting Agency:
City of Pasadena Planning and
Community Development
Department
Contracting Agency PM: David Reyes, Director
Contracting Agency
Contact Information:
175 N. Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 744-4650
[email protected]
Contract Amount: $1,500,000
Date of Contract: 2013
Date of Completion: Ongoing
Consultant PM and
Contact Information:
John Bellas, Associate VP
(562) 200-7170
[email protected]
Key Personnel:
John Bellas, Brent Schleck,
Jennifer Wu, Frankie Tong,
Vicky Rosen, Margo Nayyar
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Michael Baker has experience preparing multi-year mitigation projects, including the representative project highlighted below.
Integrated Mitigation Project, Rive rside County Transportation Project (ongoing)
Michael Baker is currently assisting the County of Riverside with implementation and 5-year monitoring program for miti gation for impacts associated with multiple road improvement projects. Michael Baker prepared a geometric design plan illustrating the creek layout , grading, alignments, and stabilization facilities. Once the habitat designs we re finalized, Michael Baker landscape architects prepared plans for the quanti ties and placement of native species within each vegetative community. Prior to the start of construction, Michael Baker biologists conducted surveys to do cument the existing conditions of the site and identify and biological constraint s with local wildlife using the site for foraging or habitat. Additionally, th e California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) was conducted in order to establish baseline conditions of the existing drainage. The project is ongoing and Mi chael Baker restoration ecologists are helping the County maintain compliance with permit requirements.
Michael Baker has prepared CEQA documentation for additional park projects and lighted athletic fields. References for these pr ojects can be provided upon request.
Santa Monica High School Campus Plan EIR, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (2019) Michael Baker prepared an EIR for the proposed Santa Monica High School (Samohi) Campus Plan for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unifie d School District. The Campus Plan, identified the District’s visi on for the campus, which included redeveloping and renovating m ost of the Samohi campus, phased over a 25-year planning horizon. Notably, the Campus Plan included all new athletic fields and recreational facilities, including a new lighted stadium. In total, project implementati on would result in the demolition of approximately 272,763 squar e feet of existing classroom buildings, 74,738 square feet of renovations, and the development of approximately 478,938 square feet of new buildings and 621,642 square feet of new structured parking and athletic fi elds, including a new stadium. The buildout would result in th e total construction of approximately 1,448,081 square feet of new classrooms, parking structures, fields, and other support facilities on the Samohi campus.
Lincoln Avenue Middle School Athletic Fields Project IS/MND, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (2018) Michael Baker prepared an Initial Study and a Subsequent MND fo r improvements to the Lincoln Middle School’s athletic facilitie s. The project included the redevelopment of a 196,240-square-foot athletic field and track. The proposed athletic field consisted of synthetic turf, pre-marked for soccer, and a five-lane, ru bberized, all-weather track. Four 80-foot-h igh field lights were also proposed. The P roject was intended to provide for community use of the recreational facilit ies on the Lincoln Middle School campus when school is not in session, including nonprofit youth sports organization s utilizing the athletic field on weekdays during the school year from 5:00 p.m. t o 10:00 p.m., weekdays during schools breaks from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and weekends year-round from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Key issues an alyzed in the CEQA document included aesthetics (light and glare), traffic, parking, air quality, GHG emissions, and noise.
Norwalk High School Athletic Fields EIR, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District (2018) Michael Baker prepared an EIR for the construction of new athlet ic fields, including a new stadium, at Norwalk High School. Mic hael Baker also conducted the air quality, GHG, and noise technical analyses in support of the EIR. The project consisted of replacing the existing grass field at Norwalk High School with synthetic turf and developing new athletic fields for football, soccer, baseball, softball, and track and field.
The project proposed a new 2,500-seat lighte d football/soccer and track and field stadium that would meet all California Inters cholastic Mitigation/Restoration Experience
Contracting Agency: Riverside County, California
Contracting Agency
PM: Jan Bulinski
Contracting Agency
Contact Information:
2950 Washington St,
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 955-6859
jbulinskirivco.org
Contract Amount: $1,981,117
Date of Contract: 2021
Date of Completion: Ongoing
Consultant PM and
Contact Information:
Anisha Malik,
Restoration Ecologist
(949) 855-3674
[email protected]
Key Personnel: Anisha Malik
Additional Relevant Projects
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Federation (CIF) standards; a practice soccer field; a practice football field; a lighted baseball field that meets all CIF sta ndards; a lighted softball field that meets all CIF standards; eight tennis cour ts; and seven basketball courts. Approximately 8,162 square feet of support buildings would be constructed, containing concession stands, t eam rooms, restrooms, and storage facilities. Project implementa tion included demolition of an existing aquatic center to allow for expansion of the existing surface parking lot to provide an additional 197 new parking spaces for a total of 541 parking spaces in support of th e high school operations. Key environmental issues including i mpacts resulting from noise (resulting periodically from stadium events, loudspeaker, spectator crowds), aesthetics (stadium lighting), and on-street neighborhood parking during home football events, all of which we re determined to be significant and unavoidable even with miti gation incorporated. Other agencies involv ed included the Division of State Architect, O ffice of Public School Construction, Departmen t of Toxic Substances Control, California Department of Education, Region al Water Quality Control Board, and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Pocket Park Projects Class 32 Categorical Exemption Evaluation Reports, City of South Pasadena (ongoing) Michael Baker is currently preparing Class 32 In-fill Development Projects Categorical Exemption (CE) Evaluation Reports for tw o proposed South Pasadena pocket parks—Berkshire Park and Grevelia Park. The proposed Berkshire Park project would develop a 7,482-square- foot site with a walking path, landscaped gathering area with picnic tables, seating areas, a play court, fitness equipment, and other park amenities and landscape features. The proposed Grevelia Park would develo p a 9,130-square-foot site with a plaza, a rock and succulent ga rden, a public art display, tables and seating areas, a walking path, two play areas, a water infiltration area, and other park amenities and landscape features.
South Pasadena Dog Park IS/MND, City of South Pasadena (2016) Michael Baker prepared an IS/MND for a prop osed dog park in the City of South Pasade na. The proposed 0.53-acre dog park consist ed of separated small and large dog play areas that would be surfaced with decomposed granit e and wood chips. Additional improvements and amenities included dog waste stations, trash receptacles, benche s, and drinking/pet watering fo untains. The dog play areas woul d be enclosed with a 6-foot-tall chain-link fence fitted with green wind screens, while a 12-foot-tall chain-link fence was proposed along the rear (north) of the dog park. Light standards up to 12 feet in height were also proposed throughout the park to allow for use in the evening, until 10:00 p.m. The project also proposed a decomposed granite path along Stoney Drive and a striped crosswalk across Stoney Drive at Lohman Lane. John Bellas managed this project.
Sierra Crossings Biological Assessments, Surveys, and Jurisdictional Delineation, Integral Communities, City of Santa Clarita.
HELIX Environmental prepared biological assessments, sensitive sp ecies surveys, and a wetlands delineation for a proposed comme rcial business park project located in the City of Santa Clarita. HELIX prov ided project design support for resource avoidance techni ques for jurisdictional waters and oak trees and developed strategy to entitle and construct the project without the need for regulatory permits. Work performed for Integral Communities with the City of Santa Clarita as the lead planning agency.
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1.1.3. Plan of Study/Scope of Work
Approach
In general, our approach to assisting the City of Santa Clarit a with the CEQA document and appropriate environmental technical studies is to first and foremost work collaboratively with City staff to produce a CEQA document and studies that are legally defensible, aid the City in the decision-making process, and meet the City’s needs in terms of quality, budget, and schedule. To accomplish these objective s, Michael Baker’s approach is founded on the following principles:
Draw upon our extensive experience preparing CEQA documents for the City of Santa Clarita and for similar projects in other cities to identify and address the key issues early in the process to prevent delays and setbacks. Prepare technically adequate and complete environmental analyses. Create reader-friendly CEQA documents that use a combination of narrative, figures, photographs, maps, tables, and other visual aids to help the reader understand the environmental consequences of the Project. Establish and achieve milestone/critical path Project schedules. Openly communicate with City staff as we complete milestones and strive to exceed the City’s expectations.
Based on our preliminary review of the project, our knowledge of the potential environmental issues in the City and project are a, and our experience with similar park projects and drainage/water quality improvements, such as the Canyon Country Community Center Project, we anticipate that an IS/MND will be the appr opriate CEQA document for the Project. Thus , our proposed scope of work below is for the preparation of an IS/MND and supporting technical studies. Howeve r, if during the preparation of the Initial Study and/or techn ical environmental studies, significant environmental impacts are identified that cannot be mitigated to a less than significant level, an EIR would be required and an amended scope and fee would be negotiated between Michael Baker and the City.
Outline of Major Tasks and Subtasks
Task 1: Project Management and Meetings
a. Kickoff, Coordination, and Project Schedule
b. Project Management
Task 2: Project Description, Native American Engagement, and Project Scoping a. Project Description
b. Native American Engagement
c. Project Scoping Meetings (Optional)
Task 3: Technical Studies Preparation
a. Aesthetics and Lighting Study
b. Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Analysis
Health Risk Assessment (Optional)
c. Cultural Resources Evaluation
i. Paleontological Resources Evaluation (Optional)
d. Geotechnical Evaluation (Optional)
e. Noise and Vibration
f. Transportation and Traffic Study (VMT and LOS)
g. Social Justice Technical Memorandum
h. Biological Resources Technical Study (see Task 5)
g.i. Hydrology Study Review and Technical Writing
Task 4: Initial Study and Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration a. Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
b. Circulation
c. Responses to Public Comments
d. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
e. Public Hearing Attendance and Notice of Determination
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Task EIR-4: Environmental Impact Report (Optional)
a. Notice of Preparation and Scoping (Optional)
b. Administrative Draft EIR (Optional)
c. Publication and Distribution of the Draft EIR for Public Review (Optional) d. Responses to Comments, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (Optional) e. Final EIR (Optional)
f. Public Hearings (Optional)
g. Facts and Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations (Optional) h. Notice of Determination (Optional)
i. EIR Project Management (Optional)
Task 5: Environmental Studies in Support of Federal, State, and Local Permitting a. General Biological Survey
b. Tree Survey and Report
c. Jurisdictional Delineation Report
d. Biological Technical Report
e. Tree Impact Assessment and Appraisal (Optional)
e.f. Rare Plant Surveys (Optional)
Task 6: Restoration Plan for Temporary Access Impacts
Task 1: Project Management and Meetings
Subtask 1a: Kickoff, Coordination, and Project Schedule Michael Baker’s Project Manager will be available to City staff throughout the course of the assignment to discuss the project, coordinate the project schedule, and exchange information. We also included in this scope an in-person kickoff meeting, monthly check-in c alls, and milestone-related coordination meetings over the course of the assignment.
The kickoff meeting will be conducted to initiate the work effo rt, review Project plans, develop a roster of stakeholders/inter ested parties, discuss the Project’s key environmental considerations, solidify the Project schedule, and discuss the action plan for achieving that schedule.
Monthly status meetings may include reviewing the City’s comments on administrative draft documents, discussing the results of the technical environmental studies, preparing for public meetings (e.g., scoping meeting and public hearings), reviewing comments received from the public and outside agencies, and for other coordination purposes. Michael Baker would prepare an agenda shared at least one day before the meeting, and meeting minutes shared no more than one week following the meeting. In addition to the kickoff meeting, we have included two in-person outreach meetings or workshops for the pu blic, which would occur at an appropriate time as determined in consultation with City staff.
Following the kickoff meeting, Michael Baker will develop a detailed schedule for all of the individual activities included in the scope outlined below, including the preparation of technical studies, a detailed Project description, and draft and final versions of the prop osed IS/MND.
Per the City’s RFP, this schedule will be provided to the City within two weeks of a fully executed contract.
Outputs
:
- Attendance of Michael Baker’s Project Mana ger, Deputy Project Manager, and Project Director (as needed) at monthly project coordination meetings with City staff, including the kickoff meeting. - Preparation of agendas, meeting minutes, and action items lists for monthly Project coordination calls with City staff. - Development of a roster of stakeholders and interested parties for the CEQA and environmental permitting process. - Development of a schedule detailing the preparation of draft and final CEQA documents, completion of technical studies, and dates for public noticing meetings (if necessary).
Tasks and Outputs
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Subtask 1b: Project Management
Michael Baker’s assigned Project Manager and Deputy Project Manage r will work as an extension of City staff. This approach opti mizes communication between the City and the consultant team. Management activities include coordinating with the project team, ensuring the proposed timeline is met, monitoring the project budget and progress, and providing quality control review of all completed work products.
Task 2: Project Description, Native American Engagement, and Project Scoping Subtask 2a: Project Description
Upon completion of the kickoff meeting, Mi chael Baker will prepare a draft Project desc ription, which will fully describe all e lements of the project and the range of required approval s. The draft Project description will be submitted to the City for review and comment . After receiving the City’s comments and making the appropriate changes, Michael Baker will submit a revised version of the Project de scription to the City, which will be the basis for the analysis presented in the technical studies (see Task 3) and Initial Study (see Ta sk 4).
Output:
- Michael Baker will submit the draft and revised versions of the Project description to the City electronically.
Subtask 2b: Native American Engagement
Pursuant to AB 52, Michael Baker will assist in drafting the invitation letter to the City’s interested tribal parties for consultation. The Project Director and Project Manager will attend one meeting with the City to provide support during the formal consultation process and maintain a consultation log for inclusion in the environmental document’s appendices.
Output:
- Michael Baker will submit a draft invitation letter and a consultation log of the tribal consultation meetings and/or calls.
Subtask 2c: Project Scoping Meetings (Optional)
While not required for an IS/MND, based on the City’s RFP we have included one public scoping meeting in our scope as an option al task.
A scoping meeting would give the City the opportunity to gather re sident feedback at an early stage in the CEQA process. For th is task Michael Baker will assist the City in conducting the public scop ing meeting, including preparing a PowerPoint presentation, explaining the CEQA process for the proposed Project, taking discussion notes, and assisting in response to technical questions. We will also prepare and assist the City in distributing a notice for the scoping meetin g and prepare a summary of the key environmental issues raised d uring the scoping meeting.
Outputs:
- Michael Baker will assist with coordination and facilitation of one (1) scoping meeting for the Project. - Michael Baker will prepare one (1) electronic PowerPoint presentation and deliver that at the scoping meeting. - Michael Baker will prepare a summary of the key environmental issues raised during the scoping meeting (draft and final iterations to be submitted to the City electronically).
Task 3: Technical Study Preparation
The following sections outline our proposed scope to prepare the technical studies identified in the City’s RFP, which include Aesthetics and Lighting Study; Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy; Biolog ical Resources and Jurisdictional Delineation (included in Task 5, below); Cultural Resources; Geology/Soils; Noise and Vibration; Transportation, Traffic, and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT); and Social Justice Technical Memorandum. The following scope assumes that the hydrology and dr ainage studies presented in the Feasibility Study prepared for the project would be sufficient to address CEQA requirements and, th erefore, additional analysis re lated to hydrology and drainage is not required. Our scope also assumes that the City will provide deta iled site plans (including lighting and landscape plans), propo sed grading plans, construction phasing information, and an anticipated construction equipment list.
Subtask 3a: Aesthetics and Lighting Study
Michael Baker will analyze the Project’s impacts related to aesthetics, light, and glare. The analysis will include the following:
Photometric Analysis. Michael Baker will provide lighting photometri c calculations for the proposed project. The evaluation wil l include an analysis of the illumination provided by new LED fixtures to li ght areas including, but not limited to, the multi-purpose athle tic fields,
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pathways, and parking lot. This simulation will be done in accordance with all applicable lighting standards, including IES standards, as well as any applicable Santa Clarita and LA County standards, and st atewide standards, such as Title 24. Each calculation summary wi ll include average, minimum and maximum foot-candle levels as well as the average/minimum and maximum/ minimum uniformity ratios. Pre- determined light fixture types and pole heights will be used in our calculations; this task assumes that the City will provide the fixture types, specifications, and locations in AutoCAD electronic format. Mich ael Baker will prepare a trespass lighting calculation that sho ws the light level outside of the project boundary down to near zero foot-candles. Michael Baker will overlay the calculations onto an aerial photograph and edit for exhibit format for ease of review. We will also provide a summary sheet (in PDF format) which includes the overall site plan with calculation grids and photometric calculation summary schedule.
This scope accommodates up to one round of administrative review (a consolidated set of comments from the City) and assumes tha t any such revisions based on comments received will be minor in natu re. Should remodeling be required, this can be accommodated unde r a separate scope and fee.
Output
:
- Michael Baker will submit one electronic (PDF) copy of the ph otometric analysis. This scope accommodates up to one round of administrative review and assumes that any such revisions based on comments received will be minor in nature. Should remodeling be required, this can be accommodated under a separate scope and fee.
Subtask 3b: Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Analysis Michael Baker will analyze the Project’s impacts related to air quality, GHG emissions, and energy consumption. The analysis will include the following:
Air Quality. The Project is located within the South Coast Air Basin, which is under the jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). Baseline meteorological and air quality data developed through the California Air Resources Board will be ut ilized for the description of existing ambient air quality. The analysis w ill describe and address the requirements set forth by the SCAQM D CEQA Air Quality Handbook.
Construction emissions will be quantified with the California Emissions Estimator Model version 2020.4.0 (CalEEMod). A general description of the major phases of construction and their timing will be re quired. The air pollutant emissions during construction will be compared to the SCAQMD Regional Thresholds of Significance. Naturally occurring asbestos impacts will also be qualitatively discussed.
Operational (i.e., area, energy, and mobile source) emissions will be quantified with CalEEMod and compared to the SCAQMD regio nal thresholds of significance. Primary sources of emissions will be related to area sources and local/regional VMT. Project consistency with the 2016 Air Quality Management Plan will also be evaluated.
The project is located within the SCAQMD’s Source Receptor Area (SRA) 13 (Santa Clarita Valley). Based on localized meteorological data for SRA 13, Michael Baker will analyze localized impacts based upon the SCAQMD’s Localized Significance Thresholds (LST) methodology.
As a result of the California Supreme Court decision for Sierra Club vs. County of Fresno (Friant Ranch L.P.), the resultant hu man health impacts from the project’s short-term construction and long-term operational air emissions will be discussed.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Michael Baker will review the land use data and will prepare an inventory of the GHG emissions (i.e., nitrous oxide, methane, and carbon dioxide) from bo th direct (i.e., area and mobile sources) and indirect sources (i.e., energy/water c onsumption and wastewater/solid waste generation). In addition, total GHG em issions from construction activi ties will be amortized into th e GHG emissions inventory. CalEEMod will be used to quantify GHG emi ssions. Reductions from recently adopted programs and regulation s will be included, such as improvements in fuel efficiency, state bu ilding code energy efficiency, and water efficiency. The analysis will review Project consistency with applicable plans fo r the purpose of reducing GHG emissions, su ch as the California Air Resources Board 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan, Southern California Association of Governments 2020–2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy, and the City’s Climate Action Plan. Mitigation measures will be identified and incorporated, as necessary, to reduce potentially significant GHG impacts of the proposed Project.
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Energy Consumption. Michael Baker will analyze the energy implicat ions of the Project pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21100(b)(3) and Appendix G and Appendix F of the CEQA Guidelines. These statutes and guidelines require a project to describe, where relevant, the wasteful, inefficient, and unnecessary consumption of energy caused by a project. In addition, Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines requires a consistency analysis with state or local plans for renewable energy or energy efficiency. The analysis wi ll quantify energy consumption associated with short- term construction activities, long-term bu ilding operations, and transportation using CalEEMod based on the project’s land use data. The analysis will also qualitatively discuss the effects of the Project on regional and local energy supply, demand, and resources, and the project’s consistency with energy standards and requirements. Additionally, the assessment of environmental impacts on energy resources will include mitigation measures to reduce inefficient and unnecessary consumption of energy, if necessary.
Health Risk Assessment (Optional). The above scope anticipates using SCAQMD’s Localized Significance Threshold screening tables which would apply if the project would disturb less than 5 acres per day during Project grading. As this is calculated by taking the total area disturbed during the grading phase (which may be more than the Pr oject footprint if some areas are graded multiple times) and d iving it by the total number of days for grading. This would likely result in an average daily disturbance of less than 5 acres. This would be confirmed during initial discussions with the City regarding construction equipment and grading volume details. If daily grading amounts would be greater than 5 acres per day of ground disturbance, then Michael Baker can prepare a quantitative construction health risk assessment. This health risk assessment would also address construction equipment exhaust emissions and the potential to affect nearby sensitive receptors.
The quantitative impact analysis involves the following:
Construction diesel particulate matter (DPM) emissions rates will be derived from on- and off-road emissions quantified in the Air Quality Assessment.
Construction pollutant concentrations will be projected at the nearest sensitive rece ptors using the U.S. EPA AERMOD dispersion modeling software.
The modeled concentrations will be used to determine the increase in cancer risk, as well as the chronic and acute health impac ts due to DPM exposure. The increased cancer risk and health hazard will be calculated following the methodology in the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines - The Air Toxics Hot Spot Program Guidance Manual for Preparation of Health Risk Assessment.
The assessment will present background information on DPM and its health risks, the assumptions used for the modeling and model ing methodology and the results of the analysis
Output:
- Modeling outputs from the technical analyses will be provided as an appendix to the CEQA document, with the technical study results summarized in the appropriate section of the CEQA document.
Subtask 3c: Cultural Resources Evaluation
Michael Baker International will complete the Cultural Resources Identification Report required for the City and US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to address requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), NEPA, and CEQA for the Project . We will conduct the following tasks to identify cultural resources in the Project’s Area of Potential Effects (APE):
- A South Central Coastal Information Center (SCCIC) records search with a ½-mile radius, cultural resources inventory review, and literature/map review for archaeological, ethnographic, hi storical, and environmental information to identify known cultural resources within and adjacent to the APE.
- Conduct a Native American Heritage Commission Sacred Lands File search to assist the USACE with meeting Native American consultation requirements pursuant to Section 106 of the NHPA. We will contact the Native American Heritage Commission in Sacramento for a review of the Sacred Lands File to determine if the APE contains any known sacred lands, and a list of Native American contacts who may have concerns about the Project within the APE. - Contact one historical society for any information or concerns it may have about the Project within the APE. - Conduct an archaeological resources survey for approximately 30 acres to identify the presence or absence of archaeological resources on the surface of the APE.
- Conduct a buried site archaeological sensitivity assessment
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Michael Baker will prepare the Cultural Reso urces Identification Report describing the APE, methods and results of the cultural resources identification efforts described above, and recommendations or mitigation measures, as applicable. The report will be used to s upport the permit application and will address the requirements of Section 106 of the NHPA, NEPA, and CEQA. Further studies may be require d if archaeological resources or historic properties are identified within the APE.
This scope assumes that there are no built environment or archaeological resources within the APE that will require evaluation for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places or California Register of Historical Resources. It is assumed that the USACE will conduct the Section 106 Native American consultation
Output
:
- Michael Baker will submit one electronic (PDF) copy of the Cultural Resources Report to the City.
Subtask 3c.i: Paleontological Resources Evaluation (Optional) As part of the paleontological identification study, Michael B aker will conduct a fossil locality search at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, literature and geologic map review, and a paleontological resources sensitivity analysis. Methods and results will be summarized in a memorandum describing the Project site, geologic context, identification efforts described above, and recommendations or m itigation measures, as applicable. The memorandum will be used to support the CEQA environmental document.
Output
:
- Michael Baker will submit one electronic (PDF) copy of the Paleontological Resources Identification Study to the City.
Subtask 3d: Geotechnical Investigation (Optional)
The site is located at a liquefaction hazard zone and is about 1½ miles northeast of San Gabriel Fault Zone. Michael Baker and GMU understand that previous geotechnical investigations and drainage studies were conducted on this Project, which will be reviewe d and incorporated into this effort. Additional data from sources including the United Stat es Geological Survey and California Geolog ical Survey would be reviewed and incorporated into the analysis.
Under this task, GMU proposes to conduct geotechnical field invest igations on the balance of the Project site that has not been previously sampled. The investigations include the following field efforts:
- 4 borings using a mud rotary drill rig to maximum depth of 50 feet or refusal, whichever is encountered first (2 days of drilling are anticipated) and 15 test pits (approximately 5-10 ft, 3 days of backhoe use are anticipated). - Bulk, Standard Penetration Test (SPT), and drive samples will be conducted to collect necessary subgrade soil samples for laboratory testing from all borings.
- This scope also includes time for staff to complete required Southern California Regional Rail Authority Safety Training, in order to cross the existing train tracks and access the Project Site with the equipment required to complete this geotechnical investigation. This scope assumes that this investigation would occur when flagging is already provided at the Project Site.
Accordingly, this scope does not include the services of a flagman. - GMU will conduct a site visit to mark locations for the proposed borings, and will coordinate with Dig Alert. The following map shows the preliminary approximate locations of the proposed borings and test pits.
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Preliminary Proposed Sampling Locations
Depth to groundwater, if encountered, will be recorded. The boreholes will be backf illed with soil cuttings upon completion of the drilling.
Boreholes will be surfaced by quick set concrete patch wherever pavement is encountered. Cones will be placed around the drill rig to keep people away during the field investigation.
Laboratory testing will be conducted on the samples collected from the field investigation program. Laboratory tests will include:
- In-place moisture/density gradation & hydrometer tests for classification; - Atterberg Limits (including plasticity Index) for soil classification; - Expansion index;
- Direct shear tests: undisturbed and remolded;
- Maximum density tests;
- Three sets of soil-cement unconfined compressive shear strength tests with various cement contents for scour protection; - Sand equivalent tests;
- R-value tests; and
- Corrosion suit.
Based on the collected field and laboratory data and perform en gineering analysis to evaluate and provide geotechnical recommen dations for design of the following components:
- Four soccer fields;
- Play grounds and restroom facilities;
- BMP facility;
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- Railroad undercrossing;
- Extension of Honby Creek storm drain culvert;
- Slope stabilization of park and BMP lot along the Santa Clara River and Honby Creek; - Parking lot expansion;
- Flatworks and hardscapes.
GMU will prepare a geotechnical report that includes the result s of the investigation, conclusi ons, and geotechnical recommenda tions for the proposed improvements. The report will summarize the site co nditions and discuss the primary geotechnical and/or geologic c oncerns and development considerations. The report will include the site pl an, boring logs, and laboratory test data in addition to the following information:
Site Conditions. GMU will review and update the surface, subsur face, and groundwater conditions and the engineering properties of the subsurface material encountered during the site investigation to complement the existing data obtained from review of the previ ous site investigations.
Geologic Hazards. GMU will evaluate geologic hazards on a reconnaissance basis, including description of the location and characteristic of known faults near the Project site and the potential for fault rupture through the site, liquefaction, seismic-induced land sli ding, and earthquake-induced ground subsidence and/or flooding. Liquefaction potential and lands lide evaluation will be based on Californ ia Geological Survey Special Publication 117A. This effort does not include a sitespecificsite-specific evaluation of the impact of earthquake on the proposed improvements since they are not habitable structures.
Shoring. GMU will provide geotechnical design parameters including lateral earth pressu res to minimize consequences on adjacent properties and improvements.
Foundations. Utilizing the data collected during the investigatio n, GMU will recommend a suitable foundation type for the propo sed structures. GMU will also provide foundatio n design criteria including recommendations for minimum size, embedment depth, allow able vertical and lateral capacities, and expected total and differential settlements.
Slabs-On-Grade. GMU will present slab-on-grad e criteria, including recommendations for subgrade preparation, minimizing moistur e rise through slabs-on-grade, and if necessary, non-expansive fill.
Subgrade Modulus. GMU will provide the subgrade modulus for the slab design.
Retaining Structures. GMU will present retaining structures design criteria, including recommended foundation type, lateral earth pressures, drainage, and backfill for the railroad undercrossing.
Slope Stability. GMU will evaluate the stability of the slope along the Santa Clarita River and Honby Creek and provide recommendations for slope protection from scour using soil-cemen t. Mitigation of slopes for lateral spread ing due to liquefaction will not be addre ssed in this effort.
Remedial Grading. GMU will assess earthwork criteria, including recommendations for clearing and site preparation, subgrade preparation, compaction, materials for pipeline bedding, utility trench backf ill, temporary cut and fill slopes, surface drainage and landsc aping considerations, as necessary.
Pavement. Pavement engineering analysis will be performed in accordance with the Caltrans Highway Design Manual to develop pavement thickness design recommendations. The Caltrans Highway Design Manual considers the relationships between the traffic index (loa d the pavement has to carry) and the R-value of subgrade materials (str ength of the underlying soil supporting the pavement structure ). Using these parameters based on lab testing and assumed traffic indexes pavement sections will be determined .
This analysis assumes that the City will provide all available geotechnical data including the boring logs and raw CPT data performed during the earlier investigations at the initiation of the contract. No additional percolation and/or infiltration tests will be requi red for the project.
We will obtain a free of cost encroachment permit from the City. A professional traffic control crew will not be provided during the fieldwork.
Sand blasting spray marks, pavement grindi ng; and hot asphalt patch are not included in our cost estimate. Mitigation of earthq uake- induced settlement and lateral slope movements is not part of this effort. This proposal specifically excludes the assessment of environmental
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characteristics, particularly those involving hazardous substances at the site. In the event that obviously suspicious subsurface materials are encountered visually or by odor in the geotechnical test borings, such borings will be immediately terminated until we receive direction from the City. GMU will notify the City as soon as possible of such an occurrence, and we will both mutually decide whether to conti nue, modify, or cease the remainder of the drilling program and whether an en vironmental assessment should be conducted. All added costs inc urred because of suspected hazardous substances will be charged on a ti me-and-expense basis over and above the established fees for t he site investigation. This scope does not include soils testing or material inspection during construction of the subject pipeline.
Output:
- A final color, signed, wet-stamped report copy will be provided to the City, including a PDF version.
Subtask 3e: Noise and Vibration
The noise and vibration analysis will quantify construction and operational noise levels. The analysis will examine whether the Project would generate a substantial increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the Project in excess of applicable standards. The following outlines our approach:
- Michael Baker will review applicable noise and land use compatibility criteria for the Project area. Noise standards regulating noise impacts will be discussed for land uses adjacent to Project . - A site visit will be conducted, and short-term noise level measur ements will be taken along the Project area. Up to six short-t erm (10-minute) noise measurements will be taken at various locations to establish ambient noise levels at various land uses and areas in the project vicinity.
- Construction noise impacts will be evaluated in terms of maximum levels (L max) and hourly equivalent continuous noise levels (Leq) and the frequency of occurrence.
- Vibration impacts will be evaluated based on the Federal Transit Administration’s vibration analysis guidance. - On-site noise generating activities will be addressed and analyz ed for potential impacts to the adjacent uses and will be asses sed against the City’s Land Use Noise and Compatibility Matrix and In terior/Exterior Noise Guidelines. Stationary noise sources fro m the proposed use of the athletic field will be quantitatively assessed. Noise levels from the athletes, public-address system ( if applicable), parking lots, and crowd noise will be modeled with the SoundPLAN 3-dimensional noise modeling software. Modeled noise levels will be assessed against the Ci ty’s applicable noise standards. If necessary, the analysis will identify noise att enuation measures to incorporate into the Project design. If public-address system specifications are available, recommendations for speaker placement, orientation, and volume level can be provided. - Off-site noise impacts from vehicular traffic will be assessed us ing the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Traffic Noi se Prediction Model (FHWA-RD-77-108). If average daily traffic data is not available and the Project trip generation is low enough , roadway noise impacts can be addressed qualitatively.
Output
:
- Modeling outputs from the technical analysis will be provided as an appendix to the CEQA document, with the technical study results summarized in the Noise section of the CEQA document.
Subtask 3f: Transportation and Traffic Study (VMT and LOS) Michael Baker will analyze the Project’s impacts related to Transp ortation and Traffic, which will include an analysis of VMT, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, as well as a local transportation assessment (i.e., a level of service [LOS] analysis). These analyses will include the following:
Scoping Agreement. Michael Baker will coordinate the scope of th e VMT analysis and local transportation assessment with City st aff responsible for reviewing the traffic study. We will prepare a brief memorandum to City staff discussing specific details of the study including:
- Trip generation estimates for the daily, AM and PM peak hour analysis periods; - Appropriate distribution of project-related trips;
- VMT screening analysis;
- VMT analysis methodologies and assumptions, if needed; - Site access/on-site traffic circulation issues to be addressed; - Coordinate with City staff on nearby development projects that need to be included in the cumulative traffic analysis;
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- Confirm Project study area (study intersections);
- Confirm study conditions to be analyzed.
The VMT screening criteria including Project Size, Low VMT Area, Transit Priority Area (TPA), and Affordable Housing will be evaluated. The potential for the soccer fields to host tournaments and users from locations outside of Santa Clarita will be considered. Micha el Baker will first conduct a trip generation analysis to gain an understanding of the projected site trips and Project size. The trip generation analysis will be based on the project description and site plan. Michael Baker will prepare trip generation estimates using trip generation rates contained in
Trip Generation (Institute of Tran sportation Engineers, 11th Edition or latest version). An initial review of the screening criteria indicates that the project likely cannot be presumed to have a less-than-si gnificant transportation impact regardless of the location of the existing/future Metrolink station. As a result, an in-depth analysis and VMT calculation will be required.
The trip generation analysis will also be used to define the local roadway assessment scope of analysis. For the purposes of th is scope and fee, up to six (6) off-site study intersections and one site driv eway have been assumed based on an intersection 50-trip thresh old. Two versions of the scoping agreement are assumed (one draft and one final) to address City comments.
VMT Analysis. Michael Baker will prepare a VMT analysis to su pport the CEQA transportation metric consistent with the Transportation
Analysis Updates in Santa Clarita (May 2020) upon approval of the VMT scoping agreem ent. Michael Baker has the in-house expertise to conduct this analysis with travel demand modeling support provid ed by Translutions, Inc. Prior to Translutions, Inc. running th e model, Michael Baker will develop the model input assumptions based on the land use type. The model assumptions will be developed by evaluating model inputs of similar uses in the regional model (regional parks with active uses). The trip generation analysis will also be used to support the model inputs. Michael Baker anticipates the VMT calculation w ill evaluate total VMT; however, we will work closely with Cit y staff to determine if a different metric is preferred. If necessary, mitiga tion measures will be evaluated should the project be determi ned to have a VMT impact. A VMT Assessment memorandum will be prepared to docume nt the findings of the VMT calculation. Two versions of a VMT Assessment memorandum are assumed (one draft and one final) to address City comments.
Local Transportation Assessment. The local transportation assessme nt will evaluate the proposed Project by analyzing the projec t-related traffic on the study area roadway/intersection circulation system. If necessary, transportation improvements will be identified.
Data Collection. The development of the existing condition tra ffic volumes will involve collecting new counts. Michael Baker wi ll utilize a contractor to collect existing traffic count volumes at up to six (6) off-site study intersections and the existing Metrolink parking lot driveway.
Intersection data will be collected during a typical weekday PM peak period (3:00 PM to 7:00 PM) and during a Saturday high-act ivity peak (8:00 AM to 6:00 PM). Additionally, volume data will be collected on one roadway segment for 48 hours (one weekday and one Saturday).
Study Scenarios. Up to six (6) analysis scenarios will be evaluated as part of this traffic study as follows:
1) Existing (With Metrolink Station)
2) Existing Plus Project (With Metrolink Station)
3) Cumulative (With Metrolink Station)
4) Cumulative Plus Project (With Metrolink Station)
5) Cumulative (Without Metrolink Station)
6) Cumulative Plus Project (Without Metrolink Station)
Analysis Hours. Two (2) analysis hours are anticipated: (1) Weekd ay PM Peak and (2) Saturday Midday Peak. A weekday AM peak hou r analysis is not anticipated given the nature of the proposed land use.
Traffic Volume Forecasts. Forecasts will include approved and pending projects in the study area and background growth. It is assumed that City staff will provide a list of approved or pending projects. In the event that backgr ound growth rate cannot be obtained fro m previous studies or from the City, Michael Baker will conduct travel demand modeling under a separate scope and fee.
Operations Analysis. The traffic operations analysis to assess conditions at the stud y intersections will be conducted using th e Highway
Capacity Manual (HCM) analysis methodology. Michael Baker will use Synchro software as an interface to calculate the HCM delay and LOS.
If the analysis indicates the proposed Project will significantly affect a study intersection based on applicable agency LOS th resholds,
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improvements will be recommended to improve the LOS to an acceptab le level. The analysis will document forecast operating condi tions after implementation of recommended improvements, if necessary.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation. Michael Baker will evaluate how bicyclists and pedestrian wo uld enter and exit the site. Th is includes documenting any planned bicycle and pedestrian facilities included in the site plan development. If needed, Michael Baker will recommend bicycle and pedestrian improvements.
Output
- The scoping agreement, VMT analysis memorandum, and local road way assessment report will be prepared and provided to the City electronically. This scope assumes one round of City review, upon which final versions of the scoping agreement, VMT analysis memorandum, and local roadway assessment report (with City comments addressed) will be provided to the City electronically.
Subtask 3g: Social Justice Technical Memorandum
As described in the RFP, the Project would require CPUC authorization of the proposed rail crossing modification in accordance with General Order 88-B. The CPUC incorporates environmental and social justice (ESJ) considerations into its programs, including rail proceedings.
According to the CPUC, ESJ Communities are defined as: low-income or communities of color that have been underrepresented in the policy setting or decision-making process, are subject to a disproportio nate impact from one or more environmental hazards, and likely to experience disparate implementation of environmental regulation s and socio-economic investments in their communities; Disadvant aged Communities, defined as census tracts that score in the top 25 percent of CalEnviroScreen 3.0, along with those that score within the highest 5 percent of CalEnviroScreen 3.0's Pollution Burden but do not receive an overall CalEnvironScreen score; and all tribal lands. As mentioned, the Project site is located within a 2018 census tract identified by the State of California as a Disadvantaged Community.
Under this task, Michael Baker will evaluate the Project area communities using the most recent CalEnviroScreen and Census data to identify Disadvantaged Communities potentially affected by the Project. The Project effects woul d be evaluated for conformity with the C PUC Environmental & Social Justice Action Plan, Version 2.0 (April 7, 2022) goals and objectives, and pr iorities, which provide the broad vision and steps the CPUC will take to ensure equity in its programs and services, including the propos ed Project. The ESJ Evaluation would be referenced and would supplement the CPUC decision on the Project.
This scope assumes that no additional public outreach with the ex ception of any preliminary public meeting planned as part of t he CEQA IS/MND preparation efforts, the previously performed outreach as summarized in the Project Feasibility Study Report (Attachment B to the RFP), and the AB 52 consultation efforts would be required to address the Project conformity with the ESJ goals and objectives.
Output:
- The ESJ Evaluation would be prepared as a technical memorandum that would be included in the IS/MND appendices.
Subtask 3h: Biological Resources Technical Study
The biological resources technical study, which would address the Initial Study checklist questions related to biological resources, is included in Task 5, below.
Subtask 3i: Hydrology Study Review and Technical Writing As stated above, this scope assumes that the hydrology and drainage studies presented in the Feasibility Study prepared for the project would be sufficient to address CEQA requirements and, therefore, additional analysis related to hydrology and drainage is not required.
However, Michael Baker CEQA generalists will meet with the City and the consultant that prepared the hydrology and drainage studies to translate the technical outputs from those studies into narrative that can address the City’s initial study checklist questions.
Task 4: Initial Study and Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Subtask 4a: Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Using the City’s Initial Study checklist format (or the Environmental Checklist included in the State CEQA Guidelines Appendix G if preferred), Michael Baker will prepare an administrative draft Initial Study for review by City staff. The Initial Study will provide writt en responses to each question on the City’s Environmental Checklist that describe and qualitatively and/or quantitatively evaluate the Project’s impact related to each topic. Each response will provide a conclusion regarding the significance of the Project’s impact, which may be determi ned to be potentially significant, potentially significant unless mitigated, less than significant, or nonexistent (i.e., no impact). The analysis conducted
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to support such conclusions will meet or exceed industry standa rds and will consider all applicable environmental regulations and policies, as well as guidance provided by responsible, trustee, and oversight agencies.
Our approach to preparing mitigation measur es (if necessary) is to offer enforceable mitigation measures that City staff can ef fectively implement and monitor. Because we have served in a mitigation mo nitoring role, we fully understand the importance of having mit igation measures that staff can easily ensure are properly implemented.
Beyond the technical aspects of preparing the CEQA document, our approach to the Initial Study is to prepare a reader-friendly document that clearly explains why the impact is considered not significant or why the recommended mitigation measures reduce the impact to a less- than-significant level. To accomplish this, we will use a combinat ion of narrative, figures, photographs, maps, tables, and oth er visual aids.
We believe that our reader-friendly approach will greatly aid the City in meeting two of the core purposes of CEQA—informing th e public about the environmental impacts of the Project and allowing decision-makers to consider the project’s environmental consequences before deciding whether to approve the Project .
After receiving the City’s comments on the administrative draft Initial Study and making the appropriate changes, Michael Baker will prepare a proofcheck version of the IS/MND for City consideration. We assume that the proofcheck version will adequately address any su bstantive comments which the City had and that the City’s comments on the proofcheck version will be limited to edits and clarifications of final points.
Michael Baker will address such final edits/clarifications and prepare a final version of the IS/MND
Outputs:
- Michael Baker will submit the administrative draft Initial Study to the City electronically. - Following City review, Michael Baker will submit the proofcheck and final versions of the IS/MND to the City electronically. - Michael Baker will produce up to 3 printed copies of the final IS/MND and 5 CD or USB flash drive copies of the final IS/MND and appendices.
Subtask 4b: Circulation
Michael Baker will prepare the Notice of Intent to adopt an MN D (NOI) and will file the NOI with the Los Angeles County Clerk. Michael Baker will circulate/distribute the environmental document for public review using an interested agencies/organizations/persons distribution list provided by the City. Michael Baker will also submit the NO I and proposed IS/MND through the State Clearinghouse. We assum e the City will be responsible for any desired radius mailing, newspape r posting, and/or physical posting of the notice onsite and in the Project vicinity.
Outputs:
- Michael Baker will prepare the NOI and will submit to the City electronically for review prior to circulation and distribution. Michael Baker will distribute the NOI to a City-provided list of intere sted parties via trackable postage method (e.g., certified mail, FedEx, etc.). This proposal assumes distribution of the NOI to no more than 50 addresses.
Subtask 4c: Responses to Public Comments
Michael Baker is available to prepare a limited number of response s to comments on environmental issues raised during the publi c review period. An administrative draft version of the responses to comments will be submitted to the City for review and comment. After receiving the City’s comments and making the appropriate changes, Michael Baker will submit a final versio n of the responses to comments to the City.
Outputs:
- Michael Baker will submit draft and final versions of the response s to comments to the City electronically. We have budgeted fo r up to 20 hours of professional staff time for this task. If addi tional time is required, then Michael Baker can prepare respons es for a mutually agreed-upon budget augmentation.
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Subtask 4d: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Michael Baker will prepare a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Project, if required. An administrative draft will be submitted to the City electronically for review and comment . After receiving the City’s comments and making appropriate chan ges, if necessary, Michael Baker will submit the final MMRP to the City.
Outputs:
- Michael Baker will provide administrative draft and final versions of the MMRP to the City, electronically.
Subtask 4e: Public Hearing Attendance and Notice of Determination Per the City’s RFP, Michael Baker’s Project Manager will be available to attend up to four (4) in-person Planning Commission and City Council public hearings for the Project. Upon request, Michael Baker will also be available to assist City staff in preparing and prese nting the environmental findings of the Project and will be available to answer questions regarding CEQA and the project’s environmental document.
Following final approval of the project, Michael Baker will prepare and file the Notice of Determination (NOD) with the Los Ang eles County Clerk. We assume that the payment of California Department of Fi sh and Wildlife (CDFW) fee will be provided by the City. The CD FW fee is not included in our proposed budget.
Outputs:
- Attendance of Michael Baker’s project manager at four public hearings. Michael Baker staff is available to attend additional public hearings on a time-and-materials basis.
- Michael Baker will prepare and submit the NOD to the City electronically. - Upon City review, Michael Baker will file the NOD with the Los Angeles County Clerk (CDFW fees, if applicable, to be paid by th e applicant or City).
Task EIR-4: Environmental Impact Report (Optional)
If the technical studies and Initial Study determine that the Project would result in significant environmental impacts that cannot be mitigated to a less than significant level, then an EIR would be required . The following optional tasks outline the steps for completing an EIR. Note, if an EIR is determined to be required, then Task EIR-4(a-h) would replace Task 4(a-e) in its entirety.
Subtask EIR-4a: Initial Study/Notice of Preparation and Scoping (Optional) Michael Baker will prepare an Initial Study to identify the scope of the EIR to attach to a Notice of Preparation (IS/NOP) for staff review that includes the project description and a summary of the probable significant effects identified in the Initial Study evaluation. (Note, this would be less detailed than the Initial Study described in Task 4a). The IS/NOP will describe where relevant project documents are av ailable for review, where written comments on the scope of the EIR may be sent, and the deadline for submitting comments. The IS/NOP will a lso identify the date and location of the public scoping meetings to be held for the project.
Following City staff review, Michael Baker w ill revise the IS/NOP and produce the fina l document. Michael Baker will file the N OP with the State Clearinghouse and the County Clerk and distribute the NOP via certified mail (or other trackable delivery method) to adja cent jurisdictions, interested agencies, organizations, and members of the public who have requested notice. We assume that the City will provide a full distribution list to us. The NOP will be circulated for public comment for 30 days.
As identified in subtask 2c, above, this optional task would involve assisting the City in conducting one public scoping meeting for the Project.
This task includes preparing a PowerPoint presentation, explaining the CEQA process for the proposed Project, taking discussion notes, and assisting in response to technical questions. We will also prepar e and assist the City in distributing a notice for the scoping meetings. For efficiency and to reduce costs, we propose to combine the notice of the scoping meeting with the NOP.
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Outputs:
- Michael Baker will submit the public review NOP to the City electronically, in Word and PDF formats. - Michael Baker will file the NOP with the Los Angeles County Clerk. - Michael Baker will distribute the NOP via certified mail (or other trackable method) to up to seventy-five (75) recipients. - Michael Baker will participate in one scoping meeting for the project (budgeted as Task 2c). - Michael Baker will prepare one electronic PowerPoint presentation and deliver that at the scoping meeting.
Subtask EIR-4b: Administrative Draft EIR (Optional)
Michael Baker will prepare an Administrative Draft EIR (ADEIR) for review and comment by City staff, along with one set of revi sions that responds to City comments. The ADEIR will comply with all specif ications for an EIR, set forth in Article 9, Sections 15120 to 15132 of the State CEQA Guidelines and is anticipated to include the sections listed below.
1. Title Sheet
2. Table of Contents
3. Introduction and Executive Summary
4. Project Description
5. Environmental Setting, Impacts, and Mitigation Measures
5.1. Aesthetics
5.2. Air Quality
5.3. Biological Resources
5.4. Cultural Resources
5.5. Energy
5.6. Geology and Soils
5.7. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
5.8. Hazards and Hazardous Materials
5.9. Hydrology and Water Quality
5.10. Noise
5.11. Public Services (Police and Fire only)
5.12. Transportation/Traffic
5.13. Tribal Cultural Resources
5.14. Utilities and Services Systems
6. Other Required Topics
6.1. Growth Inducing Effects
6.2. Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes
7. Alternatives
8. Persons and Organizations Consulted
9. List of Preparers
10. References
11. Appendix
Outputs:
- Working Draft EIR: Michael Baker will submit the working Draft EIR to the City electronically, in Word and PDF formats. - Screencheck Draft EIR: Michael Baker will submit the screencheck Draft EIR to the City (electronically in Word and PDF formats) , which responds to all City comments on the working Draft report. - Appendices: Michael Baker will submit an electronic copy of the appendices. - Proofcheck Draft EIR: Michael Baker will submit a proofcheck versio n of the Draft EIR to the City electronically that addresses all City comments on the screencheck Draft EIR and the appendices.
Subtask EIR-4c: Publication and Distribution of the Draft EIR for Public Review (Optional) Once the Draft EIR is completed and signed by the responsible City staff, Michael Baker will assist the City in circulating the document for public review. This task includes preparing a Notice of Availab ility (NOA) of the Draft EIR and a Notice of Completion (NOC), p osting the NOA/NOC with the Los Angeles County Clerk, and assisting the City with the distribution of the NOA and Draft EIR. Michael Baker will also
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submit the document to the State Clearinghouse along with all the necessary forms. We assume the City will be responsible for posting the notice in the local newspaper, posting of the notice onsite and in the project vicinity, and/or any radius mailings, if desired.
Outputs:
- Michael Baker will submit the draft and final versions of the NOC and NOA to the City electronically. - Michael Baker will file the NOC/NOA with the Los Angeles County Clerk. - Michael Baker will produce ten printed copies, and an electronic copy (Word and PDF format) of the Draft EIR. - Michael Baker will provide an electronic copy of the Appendix materials in PDF format. - Michael Baker will mail the NOA and CD or USB flash drive copies of the Draft EIR to up to fifty (50) recipients. - Michael Baker will submit the Draft EIR and appendix, NOC/NOA, and all necessary forms to the State Clearinghouse electronically.
Subtask EIR-4d: Responses to Comments, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (Optional) At the conclusion of the 45-day (minimum) review period, Michael Baker will prepare responses to all environmental-based commen ts received on the Draft EIR. A summary table identifying persons an d agencies that commented on the Draft EIR, a copy of each com ment letter with a code (e.g., A-1, A-2, B-1, B-2) assigned to each co mment, a response to each comment, and an errata section conta ining any Draft EIR text revisions will be prepared. This task assumes rece ipt of up to 10 comment letters and/or 50 total comments that require responses. If the extent of public comments received exceeds these assumptions, Michael Baker will meet with City staff to discuss the need for an amendment to the original contract.
Michael Baker’s project manager meet with City staff to discuss substantive comments on the administrative version of the respo nses to comments. We will make all appropriate revisions and submit a proof check iteration of the responses to comments to the City for final approval. Upon City approval, Michael Baker will distribute the responses to comments to all commenting agencies and will incorporate the responses into the Final EIR. We have budgeted up to 60 hours of professional staff time for responding to comments on the Draft EIR.
Michael Baker will prepare a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the project pursuant to Section 15097 of the CEQA Guidelines. Michael Baker will submit an ad ministrative version of the MMRP to the City, electronically, for review and comment . We will make all appropriate revisions and submit a proofcheck iteration of the MMRP to the City for final approval. Upon City approval , Michael Baker will incorporate the MMRP into the Final EIR.
Outputs:
- Michael Baker will submit a draft and final iterations of the responses to comments for City review electronically - Michael Baker will submit a draft and final MMRP for City review electronically
Subtask EIR-4e: Final EIR (Optional)
If changes to the text or exhibits of the EIR are warranted as a result of public comments on the Draft EIR, Michael Baker will make the revisions to the Draft EIR in a strikeout/underline format and w ill summarize the changes in a chapter of the Final EIR. An adm inistrative version of the revisions to the Draft EIR document will be submitted to the City for review and comment. Michael Baker will address all City comments and submit a proofcheck iteration of the revisions to the Draft EIR document to the City for final approval.
Upon approval of all documents, Michael Baker will submit a Final EIR to be presented at certification hearings. The Final EIR will consist of the summary of the revisions to the Draft EIR, responses to comments, and the MMRP.
Outputs:
- Preliminary Final EIR: Michael Baker will submit the preliminary Final EIR to the City electronically (Word and PDF formats), for City staff review.
- Proofcheck Final EIR: Michael Baker will submit a proofcheck versio n of the Final EIR to the City electronically that addresses all City comments on the administrative draft iterations of the Final EIR chapters. - Final EIR: Michael Baker will submit ten printed copies and an electronic copy (Word and PDF formats) to the City. - Michael Baker will be responsible for distributing the responses to comments (or copies of the Final EIR) to those public agenc ies that submit comments on the Draft EIR, and to any other commenters that the City may select to receive copies of the Final EIR or just responses to comments. This distribution will be done electronically.
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Subtask EIR-4f: Public Hearings (Optional)
Michael Baker has budgeted to attend up to four in-person public hearings for the project (two Planning Commission hearings and two City Council hearings). We understand that most of these are likely to occur after preparation of the Final EIR; however, the EIR project manager and additional key staff may also attend public hearings prior to this phase, as requested by the City. We assume that the EIR project manager will be required to attend all public hearings and that attendance by additional key staff may be required.
Outputs:
Attendance of Michael Baker’s project manager and possibly key additional staff at up to four public hearings.
Subtask EIR-4g: Facts and Findings and Statement of Overriding Consideration (Optional) Michael Baker will prepare CEQA Facts and Findings, pursuant to Section 15091 of the State CEQA Guidelines. For each significan t project effect identified in the Final EIR, one or more of the following findings will be provided, with a brief rationale for each finding:
1) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
2) Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making t he finding. Such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency. 3) Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR.
We request that the City Attorney provide a sample set of findings with the preferred format to assist in this task, and we als o assume that the City Attorney will be involved in review and comment on th e draft Findings. Michael Baker will address all City comments and submit a proofcheck iteration of the revisions to the Findings document to the City for final approval.
If any significant and unavoidable impacts are identified in the Final EIR, Michael Baker will prepare a Statement of Overriding Considerations (“Statement”), pursuant to Section 15093 of the State CEQA Guidelines. We will work closely with City staff to prepare this Sta tement, as it requires a balance of economic, legal, social, technological or other project benefits against the unavoidable environmental co nsequences, in the consideration of whether to approve the project. This Statement will express the specific reasons to support project approval, despite the occurrence of unavoidable significant effects.
Outputs:
- Michael Baker will submit a draft, a proofcheck, and a final set of Findings for City review electronically - Michael Baker will submit a draft, a proofcheck, and a final Statement of Overriding Consideration for City review electronically.
Subtask EIR-4h: Notice of Determination (Optional)
Michael Baker will prepare a Notice of Determination in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15094 and file it with the Los Angeles County Clerk. Michael Baker will file the Notice of Determination within five days of City certification of the EIR to establish a 30-day statute of limitations. Payment of the required County Clerk and CDFW fees is not included in our proposed fee.
Output:
- Michael Baker will file the NOD with the Los Angeles County Clerk.
Subtask EIR-4i: EIR Project Management (Optional)
In addition to the Project Management activities identified in Task 1, the EIR option would involve additional project team coo rdination, calls/meetings, and quality control review of completed work products.
Task 5: Environmental Studies in Support of Federal, State, and Local Permitting Subtask 5a: General Biological Survey and Jurisdictional Assessment HELIX biologists will conduct a general biological survey of the Project site to map current vegetation communities and assess suitability of habitat for sensitive plant and animal species, if any. The loca tions of sensitive species incidentally observed or otherwise d etected during the general biological survey will be mapped in the field. Wildlife and animal plant species observed during the survey will noted. The results of the general biological survey will help determine future survey need for sensitive species, if any.
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HELIX will also conduct a jurisdictional assessment and a formal wetland assessment on the Project site to preliminarily identi fy and map potential jurisdictional waters and wetlands regulated by the US ACE, Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), and CDFW, if any.
This scope assumes that areas of the River that may be impacted by construction of the Sierra Highway Bridge project (associate d with equipment staging and access to the bridge project site) would be no more than 2 acres in size and that these areas would be id entified prior to the start of the surveys identified within this subtask.
Output:
- A separate report detailing the results of the jurisdictional assessment and wetland delineation will be prepared, as detailed in Task 5c below. The survey results will also be integrated into the Biological Technical Report described in Task 5d below.
Subtask 5b: Tree Survey and Report
An International Society of Arboriculture Certif ied Arborist will locate and assess tree species with a trunk diameter at breast height (DBH) of at least six inches that occur within the Project site. In addition, oak trees ( Quercus spp.) that occur within 200 feet of the projectProject site will be assessed. The location of each assessed tree will be recorded with a sub-meter accurate Global Positioning System and each tree will be tagged with an aluminum tree tag. Oak trees located outs ide of the Project site will not be tagged. The DBH of each tre e will be measured at approximately 4.5-feet above grade using a caliper or forester’s diameter tape measure. For multi-trunked trees, the diameter of each trunk will be measured. TreesAny oak trees identified on the Project site will be assigned a rating from A to F according to the Oak Tree Rating System with the City's Oak Tree Preservation and Protection Guidelines. The certified arborist will record other comments, such as number of trunks, irregularities, scars or other growth characteristics or vigor indicators.
This task assumes the number of trees surveyed within the Projec t site (and oak trees within 200 feet of the project site) will not exceed 75 trees. A contract augment would be required if more than 75 trees need to be assessed.
Output:
- HELIX will prepare a tree inventory report to document the me thods and results of the tree survey. The tree inventory report wi ll provide an inventory of trees with at least one trunk over six inches in DBH that occur within the survey area. The report will identify if “Heritage Trees” as defined by the City’s Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance are present within the survey area.
Subtask 5c: Jurisdictional Delineation Report
HELIX will prepare a jurisdictional delineation report that w ill present the results of the delineation and document the presen ce/absence of potential jurisdictional waters on the site regulated by the USACE, RWQCB, and/or CDFW. The report will be based on HELIX’s best effort to quantify Waters of the US and Waters of the State on the Proj ect site using the current regulations, written policies, and guid ance from the regulatory agencies. However, only the USACE and CDFW can make a final determination of jurisdictional boundaries.
Output:
- HELIX will provide an electronic copy of the jurisdictional delineation report to the City.
Subtask 5d: Biological Technical Report
HELIX will prepare a biological technical report to evaluate biological resources on the Project site in accordance with CEQA. The report will describe the survey methods employed, present the results of th e fieldwork, assess the potential for additional sensitive resou rces to occur on the site, identify regulatory issues related to the resource s on the site, calculate project impacts (including fire clearin g/management), and recommend potential mitigation measures per CEQA guidelines. This scope assumes that the City will provide a site plan that includes grading (including remedial) and brush management (if applicable) for the Project. This task presumes one iteration of the site plan to quantify and depict impacts to biological resources proposed by the project. Processing of additional iterations of the site plan may require a budget augment to cover costs associated with added coordination , GIS, graphics, and/or technical writing, if required to com plete the final report. This task includes one round of revisions to address minor comments. If major or multiple rounds of comments are provided, additional authorization may be required.
Output:
- HELIX will provide an electronic copy of the biological technical report to the City.
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Subtask 5e: Tree Impact Assessment and Appraisal (Optional) Upon approval of the final Project design, HELIX will perform an impact assessment fo r one project plan that will analyze avoid ance, encroachment, and removal of protected oak trees. Following the impact assessment, HELIX will prepare an addendum to the arborist report that will provide general recommendations for avoidance and/or pr otective measures during construction. The addendum will also provide preservation recommendations if “Heritage Trees” are identified on-site and the City desires to preserve the trees. This task does not include applying for or processing an oak tree removal permit. If it is determined that one is required, HELIX can provide a separate s cope of work and budget at the City’s request.
Output:
- HELIX will provide an electronic copy of the Tree Impact Assessment and Appraisal to the City, if requested.
Subtask 5f: Rare Plant Surveys (Optional)
If suitable habitat for rare plant species is identified during the general biological survey (Task 1 above), HELIX will conduct rare plant surveys within the Project site to determine the presence or absence of rare plant species with the potential to occur. Because some pl ant species are only visible during the spring while ot hers flower in the summer, HELIX will conduct one spring survey (expected April 2023 ) and one summer survey (expected July 2023). The rare plant survey methods, conditions, and results will be documented in a brief letter report.
Appropriate maps showing rare plant locations, if any, will be included. An electronic copy of the report will be provided to the City.
Task 6: Restoration Plan for Temporary Access Impacts
Prior to preparing a Restoration Plan for areas impacted by the Project , Michael Baker Restoratio n Ecologists will conduct fie ld surveys to confirm and update as necessary existing co nditions of the Project site as identified during biological studies. Qualitative ob servations of current disturbance levels, cover and health of the onsite vegetation communities, non-native and invasive species populations, restoration opportunities, potential reference sites, and seed collection/plan t salvage opportunities will be documented during the field v isit.
Representative site photographs will also be taken and utilized for development of the Restoration Plan. Additionally, up to fi ve (5) representative soil samples will be obtained from the Project si te topsoil within the proposed area of impact. Soil samples wil l be sent to a qualified laboratory specializing in topsoil analysis for testing.
After confirming and further documenting onsite conditions during the field surveys, Michael Baker Restoration Ecologists will prepare a Restoration Plan for the Project site. Permanent and temporary im pacts of the Project and anticipa ted mitigation would be confi rmed and updated as necessary with the biological resource team and City , prior to development of the plan. The Restoration Plan is desi gned to document compensatory mitigation to off-set the Project’s original jurisdictional impacts. The Restoration Plan will be prepared in accordance with the USACE’s Los Angeles District Mitigation guidelines and Monitoring Requirements, dated April 19, 2004; Mitigation Rule (33 C.F.R.
Part 332; 73 FR 19670-19687 (April 10, 2008)); and, the Corps’ LA District’s 2015 Mitigation Guidelines. The Restoration Plan shall discuss:
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Responsibilities and qualifications of the personnel to implement and supervise the plan. The responsibilities of the applicant that would supervise and implement the plan shall be specified. - Baseline Information. Site conditions will be documented for both the Project’s impact areas as well as the locations identified for restoration in the design plans during the field surveys. - Site preparation and planting implementation. Site preparation may include: (1) protection of existing native species; (2) trash and weed removal; (3) native species salvage and reuse (i.e., duff, native seed); (4) topsoil salvage and harvest; (5) soil treatments (i.e., imprinting, decompacting); (6) temporary irri gation installation (if required); (7) erosion control measures (i.e., rice or wil low wattles); (8) seed mix application; and (9) container species planting. Based on the results of the biological surveys, the Restoration Plan will provide discussion and recommendat ions concerning topsoil harvest, pre-proj ect seed collection, storage, and planting , and proposed irrigation strategies.
- Schedule. A schedule will be developed which includes planting in late fall and early winter (between October 1 and January 30) or dictated by the regulatory agencies.
- Maintenance Plan/Guidelines. The Maintenance Plan shall include: (1) weed contro l; (2) herbivory control; (3) trash removal; (4) irrigation system maintenance (if required); (5) maintenance training; and (6) replacement planting.
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- Monitoring Plan. The Monitoring Plan shall be described to include: (1 ) qualitative monitoring (i.e., photographs and general observations of plant health/vigor); (2) quantitative monitoring (i.e., randomly placed transects); (3) performance criteria, a s approved by the above-listed resource agen cies; (4) monthly reports for the first year and reports every other month thereafter ; and (5) annual reports, which shall be submitted to the resource agencies on a yearly basis, for five years. This task does not include monitoring of the restoration sites.
- Adaptive Management Plan . General procedures for adaptive management shall be outlined based on known challenges within the area (i.e., drought stress, invasive pest mitigation, herbivor y). Following quantitative site assessments, patterns and tre nds related to site development will be reviewed and recommendations shall be made to correct any issues identified. - Long-term Management. Long-term management of the site shall also be outlined in the Restoration Plan to ensure the mitigation site is not impacted by future develo pment. Long-term management shall incl ude recommendations concerning ongoing maintenance of the restoration site, cessation of irrigation, and schedule for removal of site fencing and plant caging (if suc h measures are implemented).
Pursuant to agency requirements, the Restoration Plan will include a maximum of five (5) exhibits to enhance the written text and clarify the approach. Exhibits are anticipated to include: 1) Regional Vicinity Map; 2) Site Vicinity Map; 3) Project Impacts Map; 4) Mitig ation Site Plan; and 5) On-Site Photographs. This task includes time for GIS analysis.
A reference site will also be identified. The reference site would be in the watershed and would provide an “example” of what the mitigation site would become. The focus is on functions and services of the mitigation site, rather than just aesthetics and vegetation.
Working in concert with our team’s wetland biologists, our licensed architect will review the existing species planting list and plant quantities to be utilized and advise on any changes needed for the final de sign. This task includes identification of plant types (i.e. cu ttings, 1-gallon containers, hydroseed, salvaged seed) and quantities (cuttings/po unds/gallons per acre). Spacing requirements will also be defi ned. This task excludes construction and irrigation plans.
This task includes response to comments and revisions associated with City and/or regulatory agency reviews. Michael Baker shal l provide regulatory services for the completion of the Restoration Plan. The processing shall include required correspondence or telepho ne calls between the reviewing staff related to the Restoration Plan. Typi cally, agency comments are responded to via email; however, th is task includes one (1) round of formal (written and hard copy submittal) response to agency comments as needed.
This task includes up to five (5) topsoil samples to be obtained within the Project site impact area and sent to a qualified la boratory for testing. Additional soil samples and testing will require a contract amendment. This task assumes one (1) round of formal (written and hard copy submittal) response to agency comments as needed, and two (2 ) rounds of formal (utilizing the Review Tracking Matrix) resp onse to comments from the City of Santa Clarita, as needed.
Outputs
- Michael Baker will prepare the draft Restoration Plan (PDF), review tracking matrix (Microsoft Excel file), and final Restoration Plan (PDF). Plant species inventory and vegetation cover results, laboratory soil testing results, and representative site photographs will be included in the draft and final Restoration Plans.
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1.1.4. Schedule
Proposed Project Schedule
Our estimated schedule for completing the proposed scope of work (excluding optional tasks) is presented in the table below. These estimates are based on our preliminary understanding of the Proj ect and its environmental setting, the specifications in the Ci ty’s RFP and our experience in preparing IS/MNDs for similar projects in Santa Clarita, and other jurisdictions. Please note that the task n ames may not correspond directly to the task names in the Scope of Work descri ption, so that we can combine or condense certain subtasks, or highlight items that are important with respect to scheduling considerations . Also please note that this schedule may need to be adjusted if the biological resources assessment identifies the need to conduct surveys for specific sensitive species, which may depend on the time of year (e.g., rare plant surveys during the spring blooming season). A timeline chart is provided in Section 1.1.5 Program Management, of this proposal.
2022
Tasks and Milestones Duration Estimated Completion Dates Contract Executed/Authorized to Proceed -- November 1
Field Survey and Kick-Off Meeting 1 day November 4
2023
Tasks and Milestones Duration Estimated Completion Dates Prepare Technical Studies 12 weeks 1 February 3
Prepare Administrative Draft IS/MND 10 weeks February 17 City Staff Review of Administrative Draft IS/MND 2 weeks March 3 Prepare Proofcheck Draft IS/MND 2 weeks March 17
City Staff Review of Proofcheck Draft IS/MND 1 week March 24 Finalize IS/MND for Publication 1 week March 31
Prepare Notices and Circulate, Publis h, and Distribute the IS/MND and Notice of Intent 3 weeks March 31
Public Review Period 30 days 2 May 1
Prepare Responses to Comments and Final IS/MND 2 weeks May 15 Public Hearings to Consider Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration TBD (dependent on
Planning Commission and
City Council schedules)
TBD (dependent on Planning
Commission and City Council
schedules)
File Notice of Determination3 <5 days TBD/upon project approval Notes:
1 – City review of draft and final technical study reports will take place during this 12 week window as technical studies are completed. 2 – Assumes a 30-day review period, which can be reduced to 21 days if the Project is determined to not be of statewide, region al, or areawide significance.
3 – Must be filed within five business days following Project approval.
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1.1.5. Program Management
Project Management and Approach
Our project managers and technical experts subscribe to a philosophy that is rooted in consistent open communication, responsiveness, and high-quality service. We place a strong emphasis on the consul tant-client partnership based on effective communication and a de tailed understanding of the City’s overall goals, which provide a clear path to success on each and every assignment.
We will always be available to City staff and quick to respond wi th a strategy and approach to any task by drawing on our exper tise and a team of experienced environmental professionals. When developing a strategy, we always seek the most cost-effective and schedul e- sensitive approach that provides our clients with the proper leve l of defensibility. We regularly look beyond the norm to ident ify innovative and streamlined approaches to complying with environmental and regulatory permitting requirements. We recognize that every agency has nuances that must be addressed for them to accept the analysis. So, we ask questions first, learn as much as we can about the p roject description, then scope the assignment appropriately. This elim inates last-minute surprises, opens communication early in the p roject, and minimizes the need to change scopes, budgets, or timelines.
During our initial review of any project, we focus on the issues applicable to the project. Further, since each project is different, we configure the project team to bring only the necessar y resources to the project. This approach ensures that the City pays only for those personnel essential to the project, and we only assign qualified staff members who have the availability to fully commit to the assignment.
Before we start the assignment, Michael Baker will coordinate with the City to obtain key project information. No work will occ ur without prior authorization, and no work effort will exceed our fee without approval. Control of the project schedule and project costs is an important element of contract administration. Michael Baker will inform the City as soon as any event occurs that would affect the established budget or project timeline. Michael Baker’s adherence to the original scope of work, timeline, and budget is achieved through timely, open/honest, and continuous communications with City staff.
Michael Baker has a proven track record of meeting established project timelines and sche dules. We do this by working efficient ly in the following ways:
- We establish realistic schedules, in consul tation with our clients, that are typically based on our experience with comparable projects, client schedule targets, and recognition of “critical path” tasks that affect timely completion of related tasks. - We apply a variety of tracking tools for timely milestone delivery. - We use available data to the extent feasible.
- We avoid unnecessary analyses and data collection.
- We produce quality documents that get it right the first time to avoid time-consuming rewrites and revisions.
We are accustomed to providing deliverables on an accelerated ti metable, a practice enabled by the high level of internal colla boration among staff at Michael Baker and by the depth of staff resources available to a given project. Our staff members solve problems by staying cognizant of project details and technical issues and applying resources to creatively resolve any difficulties or issues that may arise during the process. Further, we are experienced at asking the right questions, drawing on in-house resources when needed and providing effective resolutions that comply with applicable regulations and respond to any issue at hand.
In short, the early identification and resolution of critical i ssues are imperative to keep a project on track and on schedule. Based on the above project management approach, we will proactively deal with potential variances from the schedule, early and intelligently, before they become a problem. As part of our issue/risk management techniqu e, our project managers and task leaders will communicate to Cit y staff the impact of any schedule changes necessitated by circumstances outside of our control before or as they occur. These project management
tools and techniques will result in constant vigilance over sc hedule and budget performance and consistent communications, with no surprises to the City.
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Quality Control/Assurance Procedures
To maintain high-quality service for every assignment, we have es tablished an active quality a ssurance/quality control (QA/QC) program.
Quality of project deliverables implies numerical accuracy, intern al consistency, and conformance to specified methods and proj ect performance or operational standards. Key elements of our QA/QC program include the following:
- Assignment of highly experienced technical and management personnel. - Assignment of highly qualified staff, who have proven experience in project administration, planning, and agency and environmental coordination, as well as resource agency coordination. - Assignment of staff with local experience and knowledge of key local issues. - Coordination among team members, includin g clear direction on assignments, consiste nt communication of project status, and use of standard templates and style guides to ensure efficient and internally consistent development of the documents.
Specific to the preparation of legally defensible technical re ports and environmental documents, Michael Baker ensures document quality by adhering to the following QA/QC steps:
- Technical reports and technical sections of environmental documents are reviewed by senior staff knowledgeable in the topic (e.g., senior principal, principal environmental planner) for technical accuracy and completeness. - After technical sections are approved by senior staff, they ar e reviewed by the project management team (project manager and assistant project manager) for accuracy in addressing the specifics of the project, meeting client expectations, and compliance with the scope of work.
- The final review consists of a thorough r ead-through by Michael Baker’s technical edit or, who checks for consistency in use of terms, facts, references, grammar, spelling, style, and document format.
As required in the RFP, the following page includes a timeline chart of the schedule identified in Section 1.1.4, above.
Week of: 10/31 11/7 11/14 11/21 11/28 12/5 12/12 12/19 12/26 1/2 1/9 1/16 1/23 1/30 2/6 2/13 2/20 2/27 3/6 3/13 3/20 3/27 4/3 4/10 4/17 4/24 5/1 5/8 5/15 5/22 5/29 6/5 6/12 6/19 6/26 7/3 7/10 7/17 7/24 7/31 1 → → → → → → → → →
2 3
4 5
6 City Review Periods Ongoing Management Tasks
Public Review Periods Michael Baker Team Tasks Public Hearings Project Completion Native American Consultation
Restoration Plan for Temporary Access
Impacts
Restoration Plan
Biological Technical Report
Tree Impact Assessment and Appraisal
(Optional)
VIA PRINCESSA PARK PROJECT IS/MND SCHEDULE
City Of Santa Clarita
General Biological Survey and Jurisdictional
Assessment
Tree Survey and Report
Jurisdictional Delineation Report
City Review of Proofcheck Draft
Finalize IS/MND for Publication
File Notice of Determination
Public Review Period
Environmental Studies for Federal, State,
and Local Permitting
Administrative Draft Initial Study
Public Scoping Meeting (Optional)
Technical Studies Preparation
Prepare Proofcheck Draft IS/MND
City Review of Admin Draft
Project Management (ongoing)
Project Description, Native American
Engagement, and Project Scoping
Project Description
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative
Declaration
Project Initiation/Meetings/Management
Kickoff and Coordination Meetings
Apr-23 May-23 Jun-23 Jul-23Month/Year Nov-22 Dec-22 Jan-23 Feb-23 Mar-23 Publish Notices, Circulate Draft IS/MND
Prepare and Finalize Responses to Comments
Public Hearings
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1.1.6. Personnel, Equipment, and Facilities
Project Team Organization Chart
Project Principal, William Hoose, will provide contract oversight and support, ensuring the Michael Baker team has the resources it needs to serve the City successfully and effectively. Project Director, John Bellas, will guide and oversee preparation of all deliverab les. Project Manager, Brent Schleck, and Deputy Project Manager, Jennifer Wu, will serve as the primary points-of-contact for the City and will coordinate the preparation of all deliverables.
Michael Baker’s team members are trained, experienced, and comp etent CEQA professionals with the capability to perform the scop e of services proposed in this proposal. Short bios for each of the above-mentioned key team members are provided on the following pages with resumes provided in Appendix A.
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William Hoose, Principal in Charge
William, the Office Executive overseeing Michael Baker’s Long Beach and Los Angeles offices, has extensive experience in both the community and environmental planning disciplines. He has worked with public agencies, private developers, investor-owned utilities, as well as various water, wastewater, and solid waste service providers. He has succe ssfully worked with developers and agencies at early stages o f large and innovative projects to provide guidance on the regulatory strate gy and (working with engineers) constructability, including a l arge green infrastructure supply chain, an innovative goods movements system at the Port of Los Angeles, and an aerial tramway project in Downtown Los Angeles. William has managed and overseen several park projects in southern California. He has also managed and overseen numerous CEQA and NEPA documents, as well as participated in seven gene ral plan updates and numerous specific plans and master plans. He has also worked as a current planner at a small city and served as plan checker Orange County Public Works Planned Communities Division.
John Bellas, Project Director
John is a recognized expert in the environmental planning field in Southern California with 23 years of experience. He has mana ged the preparation of numerous CEQA documents for a wide range of projects, including parks and recreational facilities, land development/entitlement projects, land use plans/programs, and ca pital improvement projects. Notably, John has provided environ mental planning services to the City of Santa Clarita since 2003. He ha s prepared/overseen the preparation of multiple CEQA documents for the City, which include the Canyon Country Community Center Project IS/MND, Valencia Town Center Patios Connection (Costco) Project IS/MND, Bouquet Canyon Residential Project and Road Realignment EI R, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Sp ecific Plan SEIR, Sierra Wes t Assisted Living and Memory Care IS/MND, Jo bs Creation Overlay Zone IS/ND, Valencia Su ites Hotel Project IS/MND, Kaiser Permanen te Medical Office Building IS/MND, and Sierra Highway Pedestrian Br idge IS/MND. In addition, John has extensive experience with pa rks, recreational facilities, and athletic fields. A few notable exam ples include the Westlake Village Community and Sports Park/Tri unfo YMCA SEIR, athletic fields and/or stadiums for multiple school camp uses (e.g., Santa Monica High School, Norwalk High School, John G lenn High School, and Lincoln Avenue Middle School), and the Maywood Riverfront Park EIR.
Brent Schleck, Project Manager
Brent has 10 years of experience preparing environmental documentat ion for large- and small-scale projects pursuant to CEQA and NEPA.
Notably, he recently managed the preparation of four environmental documents for the City of Santa Clarita: the Sierra West Assisted Living and Memory Care Project IS/MND, the Jobs Creation Overlay Zone IS /ND, the Family Promise CEQA Exemption, and the West Creek Par k NEPA Categorical Exclusion. He has assisted in the preparation of multiple other CEQA documents for the City, including the Bouquet Canyon Project EIR, the MetroWalk Project SCEA, the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Specific Plan SEIR, and the Dockweiler Residential Development IS/MND. He is also currently providing technical assistance to the City in the monitoring of the mitigation measures for the Bouquet Canyon Project. Brent’s experience outside of the City of Santa Clarita includes managing th e preparation of the Norris Pavilion Expan sion Project IS/MND for the City of Rolling Hills Estates, managing the preparation of a Coca Cola Distribution Plant IS/MND for the City of Downey, and managing the preparation of NEPA Environmental Assessments for nu merous affordable housing project in the Cities of Pasadena, Sacramento, Orange, Oxnard, Santa Rosa, and Folsom.
Jennifer Wu, Deputy Project Manager
Jennifer is a seasoned Senior Environmental Planner with over 18 years in environmental consulting. Jennifer has a proven track record managing, serving as technical lead, and peer reviewing complex and oftentimes controversial projects involving substantial fed eral, state, and local agency and public coordination, permitting, and enviro nmental review processes (NEPA and CEQA), through project plann ing, development, permitting, and construction phases. Jennifer’s project experience is di verse, and includes local planning, reside ntial, commercial, industrial, and utility development. Notably, Jennifer has successfully prepared CEQA documents for the CPUC.
Madonna Marcelo, Principal Environmental Planner
Madonna has 30 years of experience in preparing CEQA documentation, including EIRs, NDs, MNDs, ISs, and Categorical Exemptions (CatEx).
Her experience managing the preparation of the Metrowalk Project SCEA, a notable nearby project, and the Henry Mayo Newhall Hos pital Specific Plan SEIR, both for the City of Santa Clarita, make her particularly suited for this Project. Her years in the environ mental field have provided her with the knowledge and experience necessary to eval uate the adequacy of technical analyses (e.g., traffic studies, air quality and noise reports, Phase I ESAs, hydrology studies, geotechnical studies, biological resources assessments, and cultural resour ces assessments). She has an eye for detail, caters to the needs of clients, and delivers quality reports. Madonna experience also includes
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assisting the City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning staff in reviewing environmental documents, specifically EIRs and ISs, prepared by third-party consultants for projects in the city.
Frankie Tong, Senior Environmental Planner
Frankie is a Senior Environmental Planner with five years of en vironmental planning experience. She specializes in preparing CE QA documents for mixed-use projects. Frankie is highly organized an d has worked successfully with development teams and lead agenc ies to produce deliverables with multiple deadlines. As a project manage r, Frankie also maintains project schedules and budgets, revie ws entitlement sets and technical reports, and performs internal quality control reviews to ensure the accuracy and consistency of deliverables.
Jessie Kang, Assistant Environmental Planner
Jessie Kang is an environmental planner with over two years of environmental consulting experience with preparing CEQA/NEPA-compliant documents, including IS/MNDs, environmental assessments, EIRs, an d environmental impact statements. The focus of her project wo rk experience has been public utility projects with government agencies in Los Angeles County and throughout Southern California. Jesse also has a background in community outreach within the public sector from previous experience at a district-wide water agency.
Margo Nayyar, Cultural Resources Specialist
Margo is an architectural historian with 12 years of cultural resources management expe rience in California. Her experience inc ludes built environment surveys, evaluation of historic-era resources using guidelines outlined in the National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historical Resources, and preparation of cultural resources technical studies pursuant to CEQA and Section 106 of t he NHPA, municipal preservation planning and general plan updates, Native American consultation , historic preservati on ordinance updates , and provision of certified local government training to interested local governments. Margo also sp ecializes in producing Historic American Buildings Survey, Historic American Engineering Record, and Histor ic American Landscapes Survey heritage documentation. She mee ts the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for history and architectural history.
Eddie Torres, Senior Principal
Eddie oversees and prepares Environmental and Planning studies for public and private sectors clients, under CEQA and NEPA, with particular expertise in conducting air quality, GHG, energy, and noise in vestigations. Eddie’s responsibilities also include staff training, public hearing presentations, and coordination of our exte nsive in-house team of experts as well as various subcontractors. Eddie draws on his broad background and understanding of environmen tal constraints to provide technical and CE QA compliance review and environmental documentation, in addition to research, analysis, and writing. Eddie has managed a wide range of environmental planning projects, including environmental documents for major infrastructure and land develo pment projects, air quality and noise studies, controversial hi llside development projects, state-of-the-art visual analyses, due diligence studies, and coastal development projects.
Carla Dietrich, P.T.O.E, Traffic Engineer
Carla is experienced in traffic engineering and transportation planning studies. She has served as a traffic task manager on various projects including conceptual engineering studies, corridor studies, tra ffic impact studies, feasibility studies, interchange justificat ion reports, and traffic analysis in support of environmental documents. Carla is knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of traffic signaliz ation, safety, complete streets, VMT, access management, bicycle and pedestrian design, and context sensitive solutions. Her technical expertise includes crash analysis, traffic simulation , capacity analysis including roundabouts and c oordinated signal systems, queuing analysis, a nd trip generation analysis.
Arthur Popp, Senior Biologist
Arthur is a senior biologist and project manager with experience in conducting general and focused field surveys, preparing technical reports and permit applications, and coordinating with clients and regula tory agencies during the environmental review process. He rout inely manages or oversees biological resource tasks across Southern California and is an experienced project manager with a proven track record of managing diverse staffing scenarios to deliver projects for both internal and external clients. He has assisted clients in understanding and complying with regulations that govern impacts to sensitive biol ogical resources and provided op tions that may avoid or minimiz e such impacts, permitted the activities that propose impacts, and coordinate mitigation projects that satisfy both the client and regulatory agencies.
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Anisha Malik, Restoration Biologist
Anisha leads the ecosystem restoration and mitigation services team, with experience in a wide variety of compensatory mitigation projects required for jurisdictional impacts for waters and wetlands and their associated habitats. She id entifies mitigation site oppor tunities and designs site plans that will provide beneficial results for stakeholders involved as well as the local watershed. Additionally, she is responsible for baseline studies, including conducting jurisdictional delineations, vegetation mapping, and California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) analysis at project sites.
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1.1.7. Sub-Consultants
HELIX Environmental Planning
HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. (HELIX) is a leader in environmental planning, design, and natural resource sustainability. Established in 1991 and with offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Riverside, Sacramento, and Placer counties, HELIX provides a broad range of environmental compliance services throughout California. HELIX’s in-house services include the preparation of environmental documentation for CEQA and NEPA compliance; technical studies and analyses for biological and cultural resources, air quality/greenhouse gas, and noise; mitigation monitoring and compliance; regulatory permitting; landscape architecture; and native habitat restoration design, construction, and maintenance. HELIX has extensive experience he lping public and private clients across a variety of sectors co mply with local, state and federal environmental laws and regulations, manage natural and cultural resources, and design and construct su stainable projects. They also specialize in habitat restoration and the installation and maintenance of native habitat.
HELIX provides a wide range of biological services analyses for projects ranging from individual project sites to regional, large-scale, multi- jurisdictional planning areas. HELIX conducts resource assessment surveys and biological analyses to identify the likelihood of special-status species or habitats, to make recommendations for further studies, and to identify perm its that may be required. In addition to resource assessment surveys, vegetation mapping, and biological analyses we regularly provide biological monitoring, environmental train ing for workers and contractors, and project management assistance during construction to both contractors and public agencies.
HELIX’s biological team is familiar with established protocols an d guidelines for determining the presence or absence of threat ened, endangered, or other special-status plants and animals. They have permitted biologis ts who perform focused plant and wildlife s urveys to comply with government agencies’ regulations, such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, CDFW, and Migratory Bird Treaty Act. If a special- status species is found during the pre-construction surveys, they work closely with the regulatory agencies to develop avoidance, relocation, or mitigation plans in a timely manner to avoid lengthy and cost ly construction delays. Additionally, HELIX conducts environmen tal impact analyses for projects that may have an effect upon threatened or endangered species; we coordi nate and consult with wildlife ag encies regarding compliance with federal and state endangered species le gislation and develop mitigation and monitoring plans for projects with adverse effects on threatened or endangered species.
GMU Geotechnical
GMU Geotechnical (GMU) has built a reputation over the past 50 years as a trusted consultant for some of the most challenging and recognizable construction projects across Southern California. GMU has been committed to a core set of values sinc e 1967. And while their name has morphed through the years to recognize their growing expertise and changing leadership, they have never lost sight of their dedication to pro-active service, innovation, and commitment to our clients. GMU provides a full range of geotechnical services, as well as numerous other services not normally provided by other geotec hnical firms, including pavement engineering, structural engine ering for earth retaining structures, grading plans and construction management for landslide projects, blasting consulting and vibration monitoring, as well as several others. These additional services enable GMU to provide unique combinations of services bundled together to better serve the project needs and costs.
Statement of Offer
This proposal, signed by William Hoose (an individual who is auth orized to bind the firm, see Co ver Letter of this proposal), r epresents a firm offer for a 120-day period, and work will be performed at th e “not-to-exceed” price included in the separate Cost file. This includes all meetings, including but not limited to, a kick-off meeting, a scoping meeting (optional task), staff meetings and community meetings, along with Planning Commission and City Council meetings.
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Contracting with Michael Baker
We appreciate the opportunity to preview the consultant services agreement that will be utilized by the City of Santa Clarita for this project, and understand per the RFP terms that contract terms will be negotiated between the parties once a proposal has been selected. Michael Baker has contracted on thousands of projects over our 81-year history, including with the City of Santa Clarita, and is confident in our ability to come to mutually acceptable terms with all of our clientele. Upon selection of this proposal, we would respectfully request the opportunity to discuss certain elements of the contract terms with the City due to the professional standard of care required for performance of services, insurance commercially available, and circumstances which can be outside of the control of the contracting parties.
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Appendix A – Resumes
PROJECT PRINCIPAL
William Hoose
Mr. Hoose has extensive experience in both the
community and environme ntal planning discipline s . He has worked with public agencies, private developers,
investor -owned utilities, as well as various water,
wastewater, and solid waste service provider s. He has
successfully worked with developers and agencies at
early stages of large and innovative projects to provide guidanc e on the regulatory strategy and (working with enginee r s ) construc ta bil ity , including a large green infrastruc ture supply chain, a n innovative goods movements system at the Port of Los Angeles, and an aerial tramway project in Downtown Los Angeles . William has managed and overseen several large-scale land development projects throughout southern California. He has also managed and o verseen numerous CEQA and NEPA documents, as well as participated in seven general plan updates and numerous specific plans and master plans. He has also worked as a current planner at a small city and served as plan checker OCPW Planned Communities Division.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Los Angele s Zoning Code Update (re:Code LA) – Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles Department of City Planning. Project Director.
Responsible for project management and technical oversight of the major revisions to the Draft EIR (prepared by another consultant) i n support of the Zoning Code update. As the City prepared to release two EIRs for the Boyle Heights and Downtown Community Plans, it was realized that the Zoning Code EIR was insufficient. We were brought in to quickly revise the document while not delaying the other projects .
The Villages of Lakeview Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report, Riverside County, California. Riverside County Planni ng Department. Project manager on this 11,000 unit new town development in western Riverside County. Significant issues related to the proj ec t included the site’s proximity to the San Jacinto National Wildlife Refuge, the insufficient drainage capacity of the San Jacinto River, the construction of 8 miles of the Mid- County Parkway across the project site, significant cultural resources on-site, and the relocation of a chicken ranch.
Hillside Housing Administration and Commons Building - Long Beach, California. California State University, Long Beach. Pr o ject Director. Responsible for project management and technical oversight of the Supplemental EIR and technical studies for the demolition of the existing 5,700 square foot structure and replacement with two new buildings totaling 12,500 square feet. Significant issues included proximity (and previous encroachment) to the Puvunga site which is scared to the Tongva Nation of indigenous peoples.
Transit Zoning Code (SD 84A and SD 84B) Environmental Impact Report, Santa Ana, California. City of Santa Ana. Project manager and preparer of the EIR for the city of Santa Ana’s transit zoning code, which was an SB 375 performance-based zoning code for some 450 acres in the city’s downtown area. The code set forth means by which the city may develop transit-oriented development projects, allow for 25-story buildings near the regional transit hub, plan for the future Santa Ana fixed guideway transit project, and induce new development to existing underperforming land uses. Issues included noise and safety hazards, historic resources, transportation and traffic, and air quality.
Tonner Hills Development Plan Check Services, Brea, California. Orange County Public Works Planned Communities Division. Work ed as a contract planner and plan check program manager for the county’s Planned Communities Di vision. Duties included accepting, processing, plan checking, and issuance of permits and associated plans for developers in the 790-acre Tonner Hills project plan area i n northern Orange County. The project was developed on and around an active oil field.
Rio Vista Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report, Riverside County, California. Riverside County Planning Department. Project manager for the preparation of the first edition of the EIR for the project, which was ultimately put on hold. Later served as the contract project manager on the update of the previous EIR as a result of a specific plan amendment. Significant issues included biological resources (specifically the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly), cultural resources, air quality, and noise.
CM Ranch Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report, Calexico, California. City of Calexico. Managed the EIR for the CM Ranc h specific plan, a 1,100-unit residential and mixed-use development near the City of Calexico, adjacent to the international border with M e xico.
Percent Availability: 10%
Years with Michael Baker: 2
Years of Experience: 17
Education
B.S., Urban and Regional Planning, California
State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Certifications
American Institute of Certified Planners, 026231
Professional Affiliations
American Planning Association: former CA
Chapter Vice President and Executive Board
Member; former Orange Section Vice Chair of
Membership and Diversity and Inclusion; and a
current member
PROJECT DIRECTOR
John Bellas
With more than 20 years of experience, Mr. Bellas is a
recognized expert in the env ironme ntal planning f ield in Southern California. He has managed the preparation of
numerous CEQA/NE PA documents for a wide range of
projects, including land development/ en titlement
projects, land use plans/programs, and capital
improvement p rojects. In addition, he served as an in- house/on -call environmental administrator/coordinator for several prominent cities in Southern California. He also conduct s specialized CEQA training programs for client cities, served as an instructor in AEP’s Advanced CEQA and CEQA Essentials series, contributed to a variety of AEP CEQA t o pic papers, and presented on CEQA topics at AEP and APA conferences.
Mr. Bellas has served as a strategic CEQA advisor to the Cities of Pasadena, Los Angeles, Laguna Woods , Blythe, and Santa Clarita. Tasks u n dertaken in these roles have included developing the CEQA compliance approach for countless projects, reviewing numerous environmental docume nts for technical adequacy and for co mplian ce with CEQA, and providing strategic guidance on numerous CEQA m atters.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
City of Santa Clarita, Canyon Country Community Center and Park Project IS/MND, Project Director . Mr. Bellas directed the preparation of an IS/MND for the proposed Canyon Country Community Center project. The project involve d the demolition of three commercial buildings and construction of an approximately 24,000-square-foot community center and various park improvements, includi ng open play areas, water features, an outdoor market/Mercado, an event stage, parking, off-site street improvements, and a storm water infiltration system.
Additional Parks and Recreational Facility Project Exp erien ce. Mr. Bellas has worked on multiple CEQA documents for parks and recreational facilities. Examples include:
Westlake Village Park/Triunfo YMCA Project SEIR, City of Westlake Village, Project Manager South Pasadena Dog Park IS/MND, City of South Pasadena, Project Manager Laguna Woods Dog Park CEQA Exemption Report, City of Laguna Woods, Project Manager Norwalk High School Stadium and Athletic Fields Project EIR, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, Project Director John Glenn High School Stadium and Athletic Fields Project MND, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, Project Director Santa Monica High School Campus Plan EIR (including a new stadium and all new athletic fields), Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, Project Director
Grandview Park Master Plan IS/MND, City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Project Manager Lower Hesse Park Master Plan IS/MND, City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Project Manager Hahamongna Watershed Park Annex EIR Addendum, City of Pasadena, Project Manager Various additional trails, passive use recreational facilities, and pocket park projects for the Cities of Pasadena, Santa Clarita, La Canada-Flintridge, South Pasadena, Rancho Palos Verdes, and Rolling Hills Estates.
City of Pasadena, Environmental Coordinator/Administrator. Mr. Bellas has served as the City of Pasadena’s environmental coordinator/administrator for more than eight years, where he is responsible for all the City’s environmental documents. Tasks include supervising the CEQA process for all projects in the City; reviewing CEQA and N EPA documents prepared by City staff and other consultants ; providing recommendations on the appropriate procedures for complying with CEQA and other environmental regulations; strategizing with the City Attorney’s Office on CEQA matters; reviewing technical studies for adequacy; drafting comment letters on behalf of the City for projects outside of the City’s jurisdiction or for which the City is a responsible agency; overseeing the preparation, posting, and distributi on of environmental notices; and participating in public hearings.
City of Los Angeles, EIR Peer Review Services. Mr. Bellas leads a team of four senior-level environmental planners that provide EIR peer review services to the Los Angeles Department of City Planning. In this role, he oversees the EIR process for major development projec ts and provides technical review of ISs, Draft and Final EIRs, and CEQA Findings/Statements of Overriding Considerations. He also regularl y advises the City on CEQA matters, such as working with the City Attorney’s Office to develop an approach to analyzing GHG emissions in CEQA documents; providing feedback on the ongoing update of the City’s CEQA Thresholds Manual; assisting in the development of a standardized EIR template; and drafting/compiling standardized regulatory framework language for the City’s EIRs.
Percent Availability: 65%
Years with Michael Baker: 9
Years of Experience: 23
Education
B.S., Environmental Resource Management,
Penn State University
Professional Affiliations
Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP)
American Planning Association (APA)
LEED AP, U.S. Green Building Council
PROJECT MANAGER
Brent Schleck
Mr. Schleck has ten years of experience assisting in and managing the preparation of environmental compliance
documentation in accordance with the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Enda nge r e d
Species Act for a variety of federal actions. Currently, Mr.
Schleck assists in and manages the preparation of
environmental documentation in accordance the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), such as Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declarations and Environmental Impact Reports for residential, industrial, institutional, and commercial projects throughout California. Mr.
Schleck has also conducted specialized NEPA training programs for client agencies to instruct them how to complete environmental documentation for HUD programs pursuant to 24 CFR Part 58, including briefings of, such as CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership programs.
Mr. Schleck’s background includes preparing Biological Evaluations required under the Endangered Species Act for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and crafting federal environmental regulations, with accompanying NEPA documentation, promulgated under the Marine Mammal Protect Act.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
City of Santa Clarita, West Creek Park Rehabilitation Project NEPA CEST. Mr. Schleck managed preparation of a Categorical Exclusi on statutory checklist, per 24 CFR 58.35(a), which demonstrated compliance with the Federal environmental laws and authorities listed at 24 CFR 58.5 for a project that proposed to rehabilitate an existing park facility (West Creek Park) located on the northwest side of the City of Santa Clarita. Specifically, the project consists of the removal of approximately 5,200 square feet of existing play area and the constructi on of a new inclusive play area, which would provide recreation opportunities for disabled park patrons.
City of Santa Clarita, MetroWalk Specific Plan Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA). Mr. Schleck assisted with the preparation of a SCEA for the MetroWalk Specific Plan, a residential project involving the development of 498 residential units comprising of a mix of housing types, including market-rate apartments and townhomes, age-qualified apartments, and affordable seni or apartments. The project also included a multi-use path that would link the project site with the future Metrolink Vista Canyon Station to the east and the Vista Canyon Specific Plan development to the north, while connecting various private amenities throughout the project site.
City of Santa Clarita, Sierra West Assisted Living and Memory Care Project IS/MND . Mr. Schleck managed the preparation of an IS/MND for the proposed for the Sierra West Assisted Living and Memory Care Project. The project site is located on Sierra Highway, 800 feet south of Newhall Avenue and would develop an 83-unit senior living facility on 3.99 acres of mostly undeveloped land immediately north of Eternal Valley Memorial Park.
City of Santa Clarita, Bouquet Canyon Residential Project and Roadway Realignment EIR. Mr. Schleck assisted with the preparati on of an EIR for the City of Santa Clarita regarding the Bouquet Canyon Residential Project, located along the eastern and southern sides of Bouquet Canyon Road between Copper Canyon Drive and Plum Canyon Road. The proposed project would construct single-family detached units, bungalows, row homes, homes arranged in motor courts, and townhomes on 57 acres of mostly undeveloped land. The proposed project would also include closing a portion of and constructing a new alignment of Bouquet Canyon Road.
City of Santa Clarita, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Master Plan Supplemental EIR. Mr. Schleck assisted with the preparation of a Supplemental EIR for an amendment to the Henry Mayo Hospital Master Plan. The Hospital, located at the intersection of McBean Park way and Orchard Village Road, is proposing to revise the Master Plan to allow for an additional 200,000 square feet of building space, as well as expansion of an existing parking facility. The proposed development includes an 84,300sf diagnostic and treatment building, a 115,700sf inpatient building, and the addition of three aboveground levels to an existing parking structure.
Additional Project Management Experience. Mr. Schleck has managed preparation of multiple CEQA and NEPA documents, including:
Family Promise CEQA Categorical Exemption, City of Santa Clarita, Project Manager. Brea Housing Element Zone Change and General Plan Amendment EIR Addendum, City of Brea, Project Manager. Ramona Senior Housing Project Categorical Exemption and NEPA Environmental Assessment, City of Pasadena, Project Manager. Coca Cola Distribution Warehouse IS/MND, City of Downey, Project Manager. Sutter House Categorical Exemption/Environmental Assessment, Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency, Project Manager.
Percent Availability: 65%
Years with Michael Baker: 4
Years of Experience: 10
Education
M.U.P., Environmental Planning, University of
Michigan
B.S., Environmental Biology, Purdue University
Professional Affiliations
Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP)
DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER
Jennifer Wu
Ms. Wu is a seasoned senior project manager and
environmental planner with extensive experience
managing projects in California and specifically in
Southern California. Ms. Wu has a proven track record
managing, serving as technical lead, and p eer reviewing complex and oftentimes controversial projects involving substantial federal, state, and local agency and publ i c coordina tion, pe rmi tting, and environmental review processes ( C EQA/NEPA).
Ms. Wu’s project experience is diverse, and include s educational facilities, residential, commercial, industrial, and utility d evelopm en ts.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
George F Canyon Nature Center Renovation Project. City of Rolling Hills Estates.
Project Manager. Managed preparation of the project IS/MND and associated technical studies.The project involves: demolition of the existing facility, and construction and operation of a new Nature Center Community Center facility, which would include a single-level, 1,750-square-foot Nature Center/Community Room building with a viewing deck, a 1,000-square-foot outdoor classroom area with a photovoltaic (PV) shade canopy, storage enclosures, boardwalk with a canyon overlook, privacy screen, community- preferred fencing, gate, and associated parking and drop-off spaces. Key issues include sensitivity to adjacent residential community and proximity to sensitive biological resources, including CAGN critical habitat.
Bellefield Solar Project. Kern County Planning and Natural Resources Department. Project Manager. Ms. Wu managed the preparati on of the project EIR for a 750 megawatt (MW) solar PV generation and 2,000 MW -hour energy storage system project in Kern County, on approximately 6,773 acres of land in unincorporated Kern County and the City of California City. The project requires Conditional Use Permi ts , General Plan and Specific Plan Amendments to the c irculation elements, and zone changes to allow utility -scale solar generation i n unincorporated Kern County and California City.
Aratina and Kudu Solar Projects. Kern County Planning and Natural Resources Department. Deputy Project Manager, technical resource lead, and peer reviewer on project EIRs two solar PV energy generation and storage projects totaling 1,100 MW of generation and 1,200 MW-hours of storage capacity on approximately 4,627 acres of privately-owned land in in unincorporated Kern County and California City .
The Aratina project would be supported by a 230 kV gen-tie overhead and/or underground electrical transmission line(s) originating from one or more on-site substations and terminating at SCE’s Holgate Substation to the north. The Kudu project would share/co-locate the projec t gen-tie line with the Eland 1 Solar Project's gen-tie facilities and right of way.
Estrella Substation and Paso Robles Area Reinforcement Project, * San Luis Obispo County . CPUC. Project Manager. Managed preparation of the Estrella Substation and Paso Robles Area Reinforcement Project Proponent’s Environmental Assessment for the CPUC and associated environmental due diligence, cultural and historic resources investigations, biological surveys, and public outreach and workshops for the construction and operation of two substations (together comprising Estrella Substation), and new and upgraded powerl i ne facilities.
AV Solar Ranch One . Los Angeles County: Deputy Project Manager and Project Manager. Conducted environmental due diligenc e, managed the conditional use permit entitlement process, prepared the CEQA EIR, managed the NEPA Environmental Assessment, and managed the construction compliance for the 230 MW solar PV electric generation facility located on 2,100 acres in unincorporated Los Angeles County. Key issue areas included addressing project impacts to the Joshua tree woodland SEA, western burrowing owl, Swainson’ s hawk, and jurisdictional wetlands.
EIR Review Services, Los Angeles, California. City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning. Senior Environmental Planner. Assisted the Department of City Planning Major Projects staff in reviewing environmental documents prepared by third-party consultants for commercial, residential, and medical office projects within the City of Los Angeles. Reviewed environmental documents to ensure adequacy and consistency with CEQA requirements.
Newhall Ranch Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/EIR *. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. : Author. Prepared EIS/EIR alternatives analysis for a large-scale master-planned community development, involving 20,000 residential dwelling units, commercial district, water reclamation plant, public schools, fire stations and regional and community parks. *Work conducted while at other firms.
Percent Availability: 75%
Years with Michael Baker: 2
Years of Experience: 19
Education
B.A., Environmental Chemistry,
University of California, San Diego
Certificate, Environmental Management,
University of California, Irvine
Professional Affiliations
Association of Environmental Professionals
(AEP)
CEQA/NEPA DOCUMENTATION
Madonna Marcelo
Ms. Marcelo has 30 years of experience preparing
California Environmental Quality Act/National
Environmental Policy Act (CEQA/NEPA)
documentation, including Environmental Im pact
Rep o rts (EIR), Negative Declarations (ND), Mitigated
Negative Declarations (MND), Initial Studies (IS),
Categorical Exemptions (CE)/Catego rical Exclusions
(CatEx), Environm ental Assessments (EA), and
Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). Ms. Marcelo has managed a wide range of project types, including redevelopment, institutional (schools and colleges), residential, infrastructure, capital improvement, port, transportation, and planning projects. Her years in the environmental field have provided her with th e kn owledge and experience n ecessary to evaluate the ad equacy o f technical analyses (e.g., traffic studies, air quality and noise reports, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), hydrology studies, geotechnical studies, biological resources assessments, and cultural resources assessments). Accordingly, she has assisted several local agencies, including the cities of Los Angeles, Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, and Burbank, in reviewing CEQA documents, including IS/MNDs and EIRs. She has an eye for d etail, caters to the needs of clients, and delivers quality reports. A brief summary of work experience in the City of Santa Clarita is provided below.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
MetroWalk Specific Plan SCEA, Santa Clarita, California. City of Santa Clarita Planning Division. Project Manager. Ms. Marcelo prepared a Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) for the MetroWalk Specific Plan, whic h is a residential project involving the development of 498 residential units compris ing of a mix of housing types, including market-rate apartments and townhomes, age-qualified apartments, and affordable senior apartments. In addition, the project would include a multi-use path that would link the project site with the future Metrolink Vista Canyon Station to the eas t and the Vista Cany on Specific Plan development to the north, while connecting various private ameni ti es throughout the projec t site, including park nodes, open space, a central clubhouse, and a playground. The multi-use path would terminate at a 0.93- acre public plaza at the far eastern area of the project site, which would provide a publicly ac cess ible outdoor amenity adjacent to the Metrolink station and a connection to commercial uses, trails, and other amenities within the Vista Cany on Specific Plan area.
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Master Plan Second Amendment SEIR, Santa Clarita, California. City of Santa Clarita Planning Division. Project Manager. Ms. Marcelo managed the preparation of a Supplemental EIR for an amendment to the Henry Mayo Hospital Master Plan. The Hospital, located at the intersec tion of McBean Parkway and Orchard Village Road, revised its Master Plan to allow for an additional 200,000 square feet of building space, as well as expansion of an existing parking facility . The project included an 84,300-sf2, 3-story diagnostic and treatment buil di ng, a 115,700-sf2, five-story inpatient building, and the addition of three aboveground levels to an existing parking structure for an additional 292 park i ng spaces. The EIR analyzed a number of topics, including aesthetics ; air quality; energy; greenhous e gas emissions; nois e; transportation, traffic and parking; tribal cultural resources; and utilities and service systems.
Shadowbox Studios EIR, Santa Clarita, California. City of Santa Clarita Planning Division. Project Manager. Ms. Marcelo is currently managing and preparing an EIR for the Shadowbox Studios Project, which propos es to develop a full-service film and television studio campus on the Proj ec t Site that would consis t of approximately 473,000 square feet of sound stages ; approximately 561,500 square feet of workshops, warehouses, and support uses ; approximately 221,000 square feet of production and administrative offices; and approximately 37,500 square feet of catering and other specialty services. Upon completion, the campus would have an overall building area of approximately 1,293,000 square feet. T he Project would involve 19 sound stages; a three-story office building; a five-level 1,064-space parking structure; a two-story support building; and other ancillary and specialty us e buildings, including a catering building, gym building, and mechanical building with a substation.
Rye Canyon Studios PEIR Addendum, Santa Clarita, California. City of Santa Clarita Planning Division. Project Manager. Ms. Marcelo is currently managing and preparing an addendum to a 1996 Program EIR (PEIR) for the Rye Canyon Business Park Project (Approved Project). T he Project Applicant is now proposing to revise the Approved Project by developing the Rye Canyon Studios (RCS) on 40 acres within the northern porti on of the 377.1-ac re site. The Revised Project proposes to construct studio facilities, including 28 sound stages and produc tion offices, flex spaces and detached restrooms , and to renov ate existing buildings on-site to accommodate two additional sound stages, for a total of 30 sound stages on the RCS campus. T he Revised Project would involv e the development of industrial buildings (i.e., sound stages) that are up to 55 feet in height and office buildings that are three to four stories with a maximum height of 70.5 feet. The Jobs Creation Overlay Zone (JCOZ), specifically established for the Rye Canyon/Southern California Innovation Park (SCIP) area, allows industrial buildings up to 55 feet and office buildings between three and five stories. Since the proposed RCS is an allowable us e in a BP (Business Park) zone and is proposed to be developed consistent with the existing entitlements already granted by the City of Santa Clarita (City ) for the Projec t Site under the Approved Project, the City has determined i ts discretionary action is appropriately limited to consideration of Development Review and Architectural Design Review approvals.
Percent Availability: 40%
Years with Michael Baker: 4.5
Years of Experience: 30
Education
B.S., Environmental Science,
University of California, Riverside
Professional Affiliations
Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP)
American Planning Association (APA)
CEQA/NEPA DOCUMENTATION
Frankie Tong
Ms. Tong is a senior environmental pla nner with five years of environmental planning experience. She specializes in preparing CEQA documents for mixed-u se development
projects, including IS/MNDs, EIRs, and CEQA exemptions.
Ms. Tong is highly organized and has wo rked
successfully with development teams and lead agencies
to produc e deliverables with multiple deadlines. As a
project manager, Ms. Tong maintains proje ct schedules and budgets, reviews entitlement sets and technical reports, and performs internal quality control reviews to ensure the accuracy and consistency of deliverables.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
EIR Review Services, Los Ang eles, California. City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning. Assists Major Projects staff with the review of environmental documents prepared by third-party consultants for projects in the City of Los Angel es .
EIR Review Services, Pasadena, California. City of Pasadena Department of Planning & Community Development. Assists the Department of Planning & Community Development staff with the review of environmental documents prepared by third-party consultants for projects in the City of Pasadena.
South Pasadena Pocket Parks Project Categorical Exemptions, South Pasadena, California. City of South Pasadena. Managing and preparing documentation to support Class 32 In-fill Development Projects Categorical Exemptions pursuant to CEQA for the two propos ed pocket parks. Berkshire Park is proposed at 2006 Berkshire Avenue and would comprise 7,482 square feet. The park would feature a walk i ng path, picnic tables and seating areas, a painted four-square play court, several pieces of fitness equipment, and an open play area with turf.
Grevelia Park is proposed at 1107 Grevelia Street and would comprise 9,130 square feet. The park would feature a walking path, plaz a, plant garden, public art piece, tables and seating areas, a play area with precast children’s play equipment, and a separate play area with turf. Both parks would also include landscaping, benches, bollards with lighting, drinking fountains, pet waste stations, and trash receptacles .
Bouquet Ca ny on Proje ct EIR Addendum, Santa Clarita, California. City of Santa Clarita. Supported preparation of the Addendum to the EIR to address the project revisions to a residential community development with extensive site improvements, including internal streets and driveways, storm drainage, water, and sewer facilities, electrical and natural gas facilities, private recreation areas, public parkland and trail s , and a reconfiguration of Bouquet Creek and its adjacent floodplain.
Altamira Canyon Creek Restoration Project IS/MND, Rancho Palos Verdes, California. City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Supported preparation of the IS/MND for a project involving the removal of unpermitted embankment improvements, removal and restoration of channel protection, repair of surface slumps, reinforcement of erosion control, and habitat restoration. The Project would require approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. The Project is required to have a Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification in order to proceed with the embankment improvements and conduct permitted activities that may result in a discharge into the Altamira Canyon Creek. 1360 N. Vine Street Project EIR, Los Angeles, California. ONNI Capital, LLC. Managed and prepared the screencheck Draft EIR for a project with two development options. One option would develop a 32-story building with up to 429 new residential units, an approximatel y 55,000-square-foot grocery store, and approximately 5,000 square feet of commercial retail uses. Alternatively, the office option woul d develop a 17-story building with approximately 463,521 square feet of offices and 11,914 square feet of restaurant uses. The six existing historic bungalows on-site would be rehabilitated and reused as 8,988 square feet of restaurants or 12 residential units. 2159 Bay Street Project EIR, Los Angeles, California. Sacramento Street Property LP. Managed and prepared the screencheck Dr aft EIR for a development project containing three buildings with 217,189 square feet of creative office space and 5,000 square feet of r eta il and restaurant space in the Arts District in the City of Los Angeles. 8th & Alameda Studios Pro ject IS/MND, Los Angeles, California. 8th & Alameda Owner, LLC. Managed and prepared the screencheck IS/MND for a studio campus project on a 25.84-acre site in the City of Los Angeles. The project proposes the renovation of the existing 558,918-square-foot Los Angeles Times Olympic Printing Plant and a 23,005-square-foot vehicular maintenance building and the construction of new studio uses and sound stages, support/office uses, a shops/office building, an aboveground parking structure, and three guard booths. Upon completion of the renovation and new construction, the project would provide 832,190 square feet of floor area.
Percent Availability: 75%
Years with Michael Baker: 1
Years of Experience: 5
Education
Master of Public Administration, Evans School of
Public Policy & Governance, University of
Washington
B.A., Environmental Studies and Global Studies,
University of California at Santa Barbara
Professional Affiliations
Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP)
CEQA/NEPA DOCUMENTATION
Jessie Kang
Jessie Kang is an environmental planne r with over two
years of environmental consulting experience with
preparing CEQA/NEPA-compliant docume nts ,
including IS/MNDs, environmental assessments, EIRs,
and environmental impact statem en ts. The focus of her project work experience h as b een public utility p rojects with government agencies in Los Ang eles County and throughout Southern California. Ms. Kan g also h as a background in community outreach within the public sector from pre vious experience at a district-wid e water agency.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
California State University, Long Beach, Master Plan Update, Long Beach, California. Assisted in drafting sections of the EIR, including public services, recreation, and hydrology.
Port of Long Beach, Pier S Storage Facility Project, Long Beach, California.* Drafted the IS/MND and assisted with preparing the pro ject description for a storage management facility at the Port. Conducted site visit with client at the Port. Assisted with revising technical memos (air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, and transportation).
Los Ange les Department of Water and Po wer, Roscoe Trunk Line Project, Los Angeles, California.* Drafted the IS/MND for the proj ect and reviewed the technical memos for a trunkline replacement project. Coordinated with the vendor for the mailing distribution and with preparing the mitigation and monitoring program.
City of Burbank , Burbank Specific Plan, Burbank, California.* Drafted sections of the EIR, including hazards, geology and soils, hydrology, and utilities for a specific plan project. Assisted with the distribution for the tribal cultural letters and contact.
Los Angeles County Dep artmen t of Regional Planning, Flore nc e-Firestone Transit Orien ted District Specific Plan Pro ject, Los Angeles, California.* Drafted the initial study for the project, as well as multiple sections of the EIR, including hydrology, population and housing, public services, and recreation for a T ransit Oriented District Specific Plan.
Washington Unified School District, Well Replacement Project, Fresno, California.* Drafted the Categorical Exemption for a well replacement project at an elementary school. Drafted the Notice of Exemption.
Southern California Gas Company, City of Los Ang eles and California Coastal Commission, Various Coastal Development Projects, Los Angeles, California.* Prepared the application packages for Coastal Development Permits and City Planning Applications for various coastal development projects for public utilities, including a wet gas compressor, well abandonment, and linear generator. Assisted w ith coordination between client and the City for submittal.
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authori ty, Los An geles Aerial Rapid Transit Pro ject, Los Angeles, California.* Drafted or revised sections of the EIR, including air quality, cultural resources, energy, greenhouse gas emissions, land use, noise, and geology and soils for a gondola project that would connect Union Station to Dodger Stadium. Assisted in the mailing for the NOP and tr acked community scoping comments during the scoping comment period.
Los Angele s County Department of Public Works and California Department of Trans portation, The Old Ro ad Bridge Pro ject, Los Angeles, California.* Assisted in drafting the Caltrans EIR/EA for a roadway improvement project. Drafted the geology and soils, hazards , land use, mineral resources, and agriculture and forestry resources sections of the EIR/EA.
*Work performed while with other firms.
Percent Availability: 80%
Years with Michael Baker: <1
Years of Experience: 3
Education
B.S., Environmental Studies
Professional Affiliations
Association of Environmental Professionals
SENIOR PRINCIPAL
Eddie G. Torres
Mr. Torres’ primary responsibilities include oversight of daily operations, management of projects, staff
mentoring and instruction, scheduling, and busine s s
development for the Santa Ana Planning Department. He
is an expert in air quality, GHG, and noise model i ng, including California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod), the AERMOD Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling System, the Federal Highway Administration Traffic Noise Model (TNM), etc. Mr. Torres also has experience in climate action planning, using his technical and analytical skills to provide climate change and environmental due diligence services to local governments and regional jurisdictions. He is proficient in utilizing climate change tools to develop GHG inventories and Climate Action Plans (CAP), recommending sustainability strategies and programs to local governments, and performing climate risk, vulnerability, and adaptation assessment.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Soledad Village EIR, Santa Clarita, California. City of Santa Clarita. Environmental Specialist. Technical Study Manager. Michael Baker prepared environmental impact reports (EIR) for the Soledad Townhouse Development Project and Henry Mayo Memorial Hospital in Santa Clarita. The Soledad EIR assessed potential impacts and identified mitigation measures for a proposed mixed-use development located on a 30-acre site. The project proposed 437 multi-family dwelling units al ong with commercial and private recreational uses. Michael Baker also prepared an EIR for the Henry M ayo Memorial Hospital Master Plan, which was needed for the hospital to develop a master plan outlining future growth within the campus . The EIR addressed land use and planning, population and housing, geologic issues, water, stormwater, air quality, trans portation and circulation, noise, hazards, aesthetics, public services, and utilities
UCLA Film and Television Archive Preservation Center Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration, Santa Clarita, California. City of Santa Clarita. Environmental Specialist. Technical Study Manager. Michael Baker completed the preparation of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposed state-of-the-art archival storage and preservation center in the City of Santa Clarita. The new center will house the collection of the UCLA Film and Television Archive, which contains over 200,000 original elements and reference copies of film and television. The project entails seven buildings on the 64.5-acre site totaling approximately 387,000 square feet, consisting of two theaters, storage vaults for film and other recordings, offices and education classrooms. Upon completion of construction, the Packard Humanities Institute woul d donate the campus and property to UCLA. Key environmental issues included aesthetics, removal of oak trees, biological resources, and development on secondary ridgelines.
Bouquet Canyon Residential Project and Roadway Realignment EIR. City of Santa Clarita Planning Division. Environmental Specialist.
Technical Study Manager. Assisted with the preparation of an EIR for the City of Santa Clarita regarding the Bouquet Canyon Residential Projec t, located along the eastern and southern sides of Bouquet Canyon Road between Copper Canyon Drive and Plum Canyon Road. The propos ed project would construct of 45 single -family detached units, 102 bungalows, 132 row homes, 90 homes arranged in motor courts, and 92 townhomes on 57 acres of mostly undeveloped land. The proposed project would also include closing a portion of and constructing a new alignment of Bouquet Canyon Road.
Canyon Country Community Center, Santa Clarita, California. City of Santa Clarita. N/A. Michael Baker is in the process of preparing the required documents necessary to obtain CEQA approval for a new community center and outdoor recreational facilities proposed for the Cany on Country community on an approximately 16-acre site. Michael Baker is providing civil design services for plans, specifications, and estimates and is preparing the required applications and support documentation to obtain permits and approvals from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Californi a Department of Fish and Wildlife, and California Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Percent Availability: 40%
Years with Michael Baker: 23
Years of Experience: 23
Education
M.S., 2005, Mechanical Engineering, University of
Southern California
B.S., 2000, Mechanical Engineering, University of
California, Irvine
B.A., 2000, Environmental Analysis and Design,
University of California, Irvine
Certificate, 2000, Fundamentals of Mechanical
Engineering, University of California, Irvine
Licenses/Certifications
Institute of Noise Control Engineering, 2002
2.1.1 Traffic Noise Analysis, California
2.2.1 Air Quality Analysis, California
Professional Affiliations
American Planning Association (APA)
Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP)
Institute of Noise Control Engineering
VMT AND TRAFFIC STUDIES
Carla Dietrich
Ms. Dietrich is experienced in traffic engineering and
transportation planning studies. She has served as a
traffic task manager on various projects including
conceptua l engineeri ng studies , corridor studi e s , traffic impact studies, feasibility studies, interchange justification reports, and traffic analysis in support of environmental documents. Ms. Dietrich is
knowledgeable in the areas of traffic signalization,
safety, complete streets, VMT, access management,
bicycle and pedestrian design, and context sensitive solutions. Her technical expertise includes crash analysis, traffic simulation, capacity analysis including roundabouts and coordinated signal systems, queuing analysis, and trip generation analysis.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Prado Regional Park Master Plan, Chino, California. San Bernardino County. Traffic Task Manager/Engineer. Responsible for serv i ng as the traffic planning task lead. Michael Baker provided planning and engineering services to help develop the visionary master plan for Prado Regional Park, which covers 2,000 acres and includes emerging technologies and recreational trends. The new concept aims to create a master-level plan that offers features for locals and visitors from the region. As part of the project team, Michael Baker helped lead public engagement meetings and meetings with elected officials, map utilities and identify capacity, analyze traf fic conditions and transportation impacts, prepare a circulation and parking plan, conduct resource and habitat surveys, develop a strategy for environmental review, and provide cost estimation.
Dockweiler Residential. City of Santa Clarita. Traffic Engineer. Conducted peer review of traffic impact study. Michael Baker revi ewed the traffic impact study to determine if the report had been prepared in conformance with appropriate guidelines for preparation of traffi c impact analysis reports and in accordance with City procedures for implementing the State CEQA guidelines. Michael Baker performed development of 19.4 acres of heavily sloping land containing an inactive oilfield, with 93 for sale, single family detached homes and related site improvements.
Beverly Boulevard Warehouse Project, Pico Rivera, California. InSite Properties. Traffic Engineer. Responsible for preparation of traffi c operations study and vehicle miles traveled (VMT) technical memorandum associated with proposed warehouse development. Overs aw traffic volume forecasts using passenger car equivalents, capacity analysis, safety review, VMT screening, and documentation of resul ts .
Proposed project includes approximately 360,000 square feet of warehousing development. Michael Baker is preparing the environmental documentation, conceptual bridge plans, and facilitating permitting by working closely with City and Agency staff.
French Hospital Medical Center Expansion Project - San Lui s Obis po Tra ns portation On-Call Support, San Luis Obispo, California.
City of San Luis Obispo. Traffic Engineer. Responsible for preparation of multimodal transportation impact study and vehicle miles travel ed (VMT) technical memorandum for the proposed French Hospital Medical Center expansion. Michael Baker provided traffic operations analysis services in support of the environmental process for the planned 82-bed wing and parking structure expansion. Analysis considered vehicular, pedestrian, and bicyclists to determine potential deficiencies and recommended improvements resulting from the development.
VMT evaluation was examined in terms of VMT/Employee and VMT/Service Population.
Additional CEQA Transportation and/or Traffic Impact Studies and Peer Reviews:
• Modesto Crossings VMT Technical Memorandum. City of Modesto, CA. • Cal Water Well and Water Treatment Plant VMT Screening Memorandum. City of Long Beach, CA. • PCH Car Wash VMT Peer Review. City of Long Beach, CA. • Chadwick Ranch Estates VMT Technical Memorandum, City of Bradbury, CA. • Newport Pointe IS/MND VMT Peer Review. City of Menifee, CA. • Griffin Homes Project Peer Review. City of Redlands, CA. • Cathedral City Development Traffic Study. City of Cathedral City, CA. • Citrus Valley Specific Plan Peer Review. City of Redlands, CA. • Foothill Commerce Center Peer Review. City of Fontana, CA.
Percent Availability: 65%
Years with Michael Baker: 24
Years of Experience: 1
Education
B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineeri ng,
Carnegie Mellon University
Licenses and Certifications
Professional Engineer, Pennsylvania, 2004,
PE070655
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer, 2008,
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CULTURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT MANAGER
Margo A. Nayyar
Ms. Nayyar is a senior architectural histori an w i th
cultural management experience in California ,
Nevada, Arizona, and Texas. Her experience includes
built environment surveys, evaluation of historic-era
resources using guidelines outlined in the National
Register of Historic Places and the California Register of Historical Resources, and preparation of cultural
resources technical studies pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) including identification studies, finding of effect documents, memorandum of agreements, programmatic agreements, and Historic American Building Survey/Historic American Engineering Record/Historic American Landscape Survey HABS/HAER/HALS mitigation documentation. She prepares cultural resources environmental document sections for CEQA environmental documents including infill checklists, initial studies, and environmental impact reports (EIR), as well as National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental documents including environmental impact statements and environmental assessments. She also specializes in municipal preservation planning, historic preservation ordinance updates, Native American consultati on, and provis ion of Certified Loca l Government (CLG) tra i ni ng.
Ms. Nayyar meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for history and architectural history and manages a team of archaeologists, architectural historians, and paleontologists.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Bouquet Cany on Residential and Roadway Realignment Project EIR. City of Santa Clarita. Cultural Resources Specialist. In support of the EIR, completed a peer review of an applicant provided cultural resources report and authored the cultural resources chapter of the EIR includi ng the existing conditions, ethnographic history, historic context, South Central Coastal Information Center records search findings, Native Ameri c an consultation, and field survey findings, and analyzed impacts to historical resources, archaeological resources, and human remains. Becaus e of the geoarchaeological sensitivity and known burials within the project area, developed mitigation measures for archaeological and native Ameri c an monitoring programs and identification and avoidance of burials during construction to reduce impacts to less than significant. Includes detached and a variety of attached types of housing units, along with community infrastructure, recreation, landscaping and lighting improvements. Pr o ject also includes construction of a new segment of Bouquet Canyon Road, as envisioned in the City's Circulation Element.
Canyon Country Community Center, Santa Clarita, California. City of Santa Clarita. Cultural Resources Specialist. Responsible for managi ng the completion of the cultural resource’s identification efforts required for the project. Authored the cultural resources identification and evaluati on study, which summarized the methods and results of records search, archival research, field survey, and Section 106 and AB 52 Native Ameri c an consultation. The project will affect waters of the United States and must meet requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Secti on 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, as well as Section 106 of the NHPA. No cultural resources were identified within the APE, and the undertak i ng was determined to have a finding of no historic properties affected.
Sierra West Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility IS/MND, Santa Clarita, California . City of Santa Clarita. Cultural Resourc es Specialist. Peer reviewed the "Cultural Resources Phase I Assessment for the Sierra West Assisted Living and Memory Care Project" report.
The intent of the peer review was to determine if the report was compliant with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and if all cultural resources identification efforts have been completed, and all information required to complete the impacts analysis as part o f the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) had been provided. The peer review identified that not all identification efforts had been completed and that Lyon's Station, California Historical Landmark No. 688, a historic period stagecoach stop had once been located within the project site.
The project site had high historic-period archaeological sensitivity. Developed appropriate mitigation measures associated with identifying and avoiding the historical resource, as well as mitigation measures for the site's paleontological resource sensitivity.
Years with Michael Baker: 7
Years of Experience: 12
Education
M.A., 2013, Public History, California State University at Sacramento
B.A., 2006, History, University of California, Santa
Cruz
Professional Affiliations
California Council for the Promotion of History
California Preservation Foundation
Preservation Sacramento
Sacramento Modern
Society of Architectural Historians (SAH)
AESTHETICS/LIGHT AND GLARE
Kristen Bogue
Ms. Bogue is a senior project manager and assists in the preparation of environmental and planning stu dies for
public and private sector clients, with a focus on due diligence planning activities. Ms. Bogue has experience in the research, analysis, and writing of CEQA/NE P A
docume ntation for a variety of p rojects involving m ixed- use, hotel/resort, residential, commercial, redevelopment, infrastructure, and industrial uses. In additi on to b eing a CEQA/NEPA g en eralist, she specializes in the preparation of visual analysis services. Ms. Bogue is involved with Visual Im pact Assessments in conformance with appropriate agency standards, including the Federal Highway Ad m in ist rat ion "Visual Impact Assessment (VIA) for Highway Projects," United States Bu reau of Land Management guidelines, and California En ergy Commission guidelines. Other visual services Ms. Bogue has prepared include photosimulations, shade/shadow studies, viewshed mapping, and light and glare studies. As a specialist in these specific environmental topic areas, Ms. Bogue has extensive experience with projects in volving sensitive planning and environmental issues including aesthetics/light and glare considerations.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Albee Stadium Eureka High School , Eureka, California. City of Eureka, Environmental Specialist. Provided visual analysis support services, including the preparation of a photometric lighting plan. The project involved renovation of the existing Albee Stadium at Eurek a High School. Project renovations activities included new stadium lighting fixtures. Michael Baker staff were tasked with perf orming a photometric analysis to understand potential impacts to a surrounding residential community.
SR-133 Laguna Canyon Check Dam. CALTRANS. Project Manager. Provided visual analysis support services, including the selection of Key Observation Points and assistance in the preparation of photosimulations. The project involved construction of a check dam for water quality purposes within Caltrans right-of-way. Michael Baker staff were tasked with performing photosimulations along public right-of-way on Caltrans facilities.
S.R. 138/Avenue G Interchange, Lancaster, California. City of Lancaster, California. Environmental Specialist. Responsible for Visual Impact Assessment. Michael Baker provided engineering and environmental services for proposed improvements to the S.R. 138/Av enue G interchange and widening of Avenue G to the east and west of the existing interchange. The City is proposing the improvements in cooperation with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 7, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authori ty (Metro), and County of Los Angeles. The project would widen or replace the Avenue G bridge overcrossing; realign all on- and off-r amps; add roundabouts at northbound and southbound ramp terminus intersections; eliminate loop on-ramps; and provide phased Avenue G arteri al improvements, Class II bicycle lanes, and pedestrian facilities. The proposed project would improve bicycle and pedestrian sy stem connectivity in the project area and would provide for active transportation facilities along Avenue G over S.R. 138.
Greenville Plaza Project IS/MND, Livermore, California . City of Livermore. Senior Environmental Scientist. Provided visual analysis support services, including the selection of Key Observation Points, building height analysis, and preparation of photosimulations. Michael Baker provided environmental planning services to evaluate the effects of development of a 4,425 -square-foot convenience store and adjoining 2,800-square-foot fast-food drive-through restaurant in a separate 4,600-square-foot retail building, a 12-pump gas station, an enclosed automatic carwash, and parking, landscaping, and lighting. Located in Livermore's Urban Growth Boundary, the project will require annexation, pre-zoning, and an amendment to the Community Character Element of the Livermore General Plan to allow for building heights to project into the view angle established for the I-580 Scenic Corridor. For the project, Michael Baker prepared an initial study/mitigated negative declaration (IS/MND) with a detailed view-angle analysis and photo simulations to illustrate the potential impacts on visual quality in the Scenic Corridor.
Oceanaire Apartments, Long Beach, California. City of Long Beach. Environmental Specialist. Provided aesthetics/light and glare analysis support services for the Mitigated Negative Declaration, including the selection of Key Views and assistance in the preparation of photosimulations. Michael Baker performed a comprehensive traffic impact analysis for the propose d development of the Oceanai re Apartments.
Percent Availability: 65%
Years with Michael Baker: 17
Years of Experience: 17
Education
B.A., Environmental Analysis and Design,
University of California, Irvine
Professional Affiliations
Association of Environmental Professional s
(AEP), Orange County Chapter Board Member
NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL MANAGER
Arthur Popp
Mr. Popp is a seni or biologis t and project ma na ge r w i th experience in conduc ti ng general and focused fi e l d surveys, preparing technical reports and per mi t
applications, and coordinating with clients and regulatory agencies during the environmental review process. He
routinely manages or oversees biological resource tasks across southern California and is an experienced project manager with a proven track record of managing diverse staffing scenarios to deliver projects for both internal and external clients. He has assisted clients in understa nding and comply ing with regulati ons that govern impac ts to sensitive biological resources and provided options that may avoid or minimize such impacts, permitted the activities that propose impacts, and coordinate mitigation projects that satisfy both the client and regulatory agencies.
Relevant Experience
Los Angeles County Public Works (Public Works), State Route 126/Commerce Center Drive Interchange Project, Castaic Junction, Los Ange les County, CA. Project Manager for protocol biological resource surveys, pre-construction surveys, Workers Environmental Awareness Program training, and environmental compliance monitoring during two plus years of project construction. Conducted protocol surveys for burrowing owl and silvery legless lizard and managed protocol field surveys for arroyo toad, coastal California gnatcatcher, and leas t Bell’s vireo. Prepared and submitted survey reports in compliance with environmental permits. Conducted and led team of biological moni tors, maintained regular communication with CDFW during project construction, and provided technical support to Public Works as needed duri ng project implementation.
Public Works, The Old Road Over Santa Clara River and SPT Co. Bridge, Los Angeles County, CA. As senior biologist, conducted general field surveys and managed preparation of a Natural Environment Study, Biological Assessment, Rare Plant Report, Tree Inventory Report, and Bat Survey Report prepared in support of an Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment. Directed field surveys for rare plants, least Bell’s vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, and bats. Provided technical support to Public Works during project design to minimize impacts to the Santa Clara River.
Public Works, Little Tujunga Canyon Road at Mile Marker 16.30, Los Angeles County, CA. As Project Manager, directed team of biologi s ts to complete pre-construction surveys for rare plants and special-status wildlife and nesting birds, and managed preparation of survey reports for submittal to Public Works. During construction, led biological compliance monitoring efforts and preparation of monitoring reports , and coordinated construction monitoring with Public Works construction crew.
Public Works, Bouquet Canyon Creek Restoration Project, Los Angeles County, CA. Project Manager for preparation of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (ISMND) for a stream restoration project in the Angeles National Forest. Led field surveys to document biological resources and participated in jurisdictional delineation and California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) field surveys. Prepared biological technical report and led team of technical specialists to prepare a Draft ISMND for the project. Also assisted in the preparation of Cl ean Water Act Section 404 and 401 permit applications and preparation of a CDFW Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement for the proj ec t.
Attended numerous stakeholder meetings and provided technical support to Public Works during environmental review.
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), LA Groundwater Replenishment Project, Los Angeles, CA. As Senior Biologist, conducted field surveys and prepared a Biological Resources Technical Report in support of an Environmental Impact Report. Proposed project includes construction of a water treatment plant in the Sepulveda Basin and recycled water conveyance pipelines and infiltration basins in the San Fernando Valley.
LADWP, Fairmont Sedimentation Plant, Los Angeles County, CA. As Senior Biologist, conducted a field survey, prepared a Biological Resources Technical Report and Preliminary Jurisdictional Delineation and the Biological Resources section of a Mitigated Negative Declarati on prepared in compliance with CEQA for construction of a sedimentation plant near the community of Fairmont in Los Angeles County. Coordinated with LADWP to minimize impacts to biological resources during project design and provided technical support during environmental rev i ew process.
Percent Availability: 50%
Years with Michael Baker: <1
Years of Experience: 27
Education
M.S., Forestry, Fisheries, and Wildlife, University
of Nebraska
B.S., Biology, Nebraska Wesleyan University
Certifications
California Rapid Assessment Methodology
(CRAM)
RESTORATION BIOLOGIST
Anisha Malik
Ms. Malik lea ds the ecosystem restoration and
mitigation services team, with experience in a wide
variety of compensatory mitigation projects required for jurisdictional impacts for waters and wetlands and their associated habitats. She identifies mitigation site
oppor tunities and designs site plans that will provide beneficial results for stakeholders involved as well as the local watershed. Additionally, she is responsible for baseline studies, including conducting jurisdictional delineations, vegetation mapping, and California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) analysis at project sites.
She is directly involved with the implementation of her projects and collaboration with contractors, as the first stages are key to establishing a successful site. Ms. Malik conducts qualitative and quantitative monitoring at sites, with some activities involving water and soil sampling, tree height measuring, and invasive species prevention (e.g. ISHB). With the data collected, she provides adaptive management for the projects and prepares annual reports to submit to state and federal regulatory agencies.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
City of Santa Clarita, Bouquet Canyon. Ms. Malik served as restoration ecologi s t and researched local habitat within Santa Clarita to determine fuel load characteristics that would influence the project. Michael Baker was responsible for master plan for development of 366 for -sale homes in 5 neighborhoods in a total development area of 84 acres. Includes detached and a variety of attached types of housing units, along with community infrastructure, recreation, landscaping and lighting improvements. Project also includes construction of a new segment of Bouquet Canyon Road, as envisioned in the City's Circulation Element.
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, Foothill Feeder Pipeline. Ms. Malik serves as Project Manager for preparation of a Streambed Alteration Agreement submittal package and coordination with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The permitting effort was expedited and additional emergency permit was acquired for the client.
Mesa Water District, OC-44 Pipeline Rehabilitation/ Replacement Project. Ms. Malik served as the lead restoration ecologist for the OC- 44 Pipeline project, responsible for acquiring regulatory permits as well as negotiations and implementation of the compensatory mitigati on tied to the project. Michael Baker provided engineering and environmental services to the Mesa Water District for the rehabilitation/replacement evaluation and cathodic protection study for the OC-44 Pipeline. Prior to construction, Michael Baker prepared an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration to identify potential environmental impacts and establish mitigation measures. D uri ng construction, Michael Baker staff provided oversight to ensure permit compliance throughout project activities and directed the Restorati on Contractor during the implementation of the mitigation on site.
Riverside County Transportation Department, Integrated Mitigation Plan. Ms. Malik is currently serving as Project Manager and l ead restoration ecologist for the implementation and 5-year monitoring program for the project. The project is comprised of mitigation for impac ts associated with multiple road improvement projects within the area. Michael Baker prepared a geometric design plan illustrating the creek layout, grading, alignments, and stabilization facilities. Once the habitat designs were finalized, Michael Baker landscape architects prepared plans for the quantities and placement of native species within each vegetative community. Prior to the start of construction, Michael Bak er Biologists conducted surveys to document the existing conditions of the site and identify and biological constraints with local wildlife using the site for foraging or habitat. Additionally, the California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) was conducted in order to establish baseli ne conditions of the existing drainage. By doing so, the site can be assessed post implementation to determine where areas of improvement have occurred. The project is currently in Year 1 of the mitigation monitoring program, and Michael Baker restoration ecologists are activel y involved to maintain compliance with permit requirements and the local MSHCP.
Percent Availability: 35%
Years with Michael Baker: 8
Years of Experience: 9
Education
MNRS (Candidate), Ecological Restorati on,
Colorado State University
B.S., 2012, Chemistry, Santa Clara University
Professional Affiliations
Ecological Society of America (ESA); currently the
chair for the Ecological Restoration Section
Society for Ecological Restoration (SER)
Certifications
CRAM for Riverine Wetlands-Certified Practitioner,
California, 2016
Wetland Delineator Certification Program,
California, 2016
SITES Accredited Professional, 2017, 00001261-
SITES
Developing Wetland Water Budgets, Swamp
School LLC, 2017
Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner, 2017,
#0123
Amir Morales
Principal Regulatory Specialist
Summary of Qualifications
Mr. Morales has 21 years of experience consulting on issues pertaining to hydrology, environmental science, and regulatory permitting throughout southern California. He specializes in arid/wetland delineations, jurisdictional resource assessments, Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Clean Water Section 401 permitting for the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), and California Fish and Game Code Section 1602 permitting for California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW); regulatory permitting and compliance; and compensatory mitigation development. He has completed over 300 jurisdictional delineations (JDs) during his tenure as a consultant and has extensive experience with a range of services including due diligence, regulatory strategy/planning, habitat conservation plan compliance, storm water quality assistance, streambed mitigation development/implementation, biological planning and management, conservation easement negotiations/support, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) peer review. Mr. Morales has also trained others in field methods; delineations; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); compliance with USACE and CDFW regulatory guidelines; and coordination of the regulatory permitting process.
Selected Project Experience
Storm Drain Outfall Maintenance & Flood Control Dedication at Park Sierra, River Park, and River Ranch. Principal Regulatory Specialist for regulatory permitting of maintenance for outfall structures along the southern banks of the Santa Clara River associated with three existing apartment developments, approximately 0.5 miles upstream of the Via Princessa Park project. Led the jurisdictional wetlands delineation, managed biological reports and surveys, and negotiated regulatory permits and compensatory mitigation on behalf of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) in support of County dedication of all outfall facilities from the apartment projects. Work performed as a subconsultant to G.H. Palmer Associates working with LACFCD as the permittee.
Bouquet Canyon Road Project. Principal Regulatory Specialist leading development of strategic biological and regulatory approach for this 54-acre residential development in the City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County. Managed biological assessments and prepared due diligence documentation that identified biological constraints and recommended solutions prior to the clients’ acquisition of the project site. Coordinated biological and cultural surveys and biological staff to prepare biological technical report and regulatory permit application processing for the project. Developed on and off-site mitigation approaches for proposed jurisdictional streambed and oak tree impacts working with HELIX’s construction division and local mitigation banks, respectively. Oversaw preparation of oak tree, streambed, and lily mitigation plans. Provided environmental peer review services for preparation of the project EIR. Currently providing permit compliance and construction preparation services. Work performed for Integral Communities with the City of Santa Clarita as the lead agency.
Education
Bachelor of Science,
Hydrological Sciences,
Minor Geographic
Information Systems,
University of California,
Santa Barbara, 2001
Registrations/
Certifications
CRAM, Qualified
California Rapid
Assessment Method,
Practitioner, Wetlands,
2013
CRAM, Qualified
California Rapid
Assessment Method
Practitioner, Estuarine,
2014
Professional
Affiliations
Association of State
Wetland Managers
Association of
Environmental
Professionals
Amir Morales
Principal Regulatory Specialist
Sierra Crossings. Biology Group Manager and Principal Regulatory Specialist managing biological assessments, sensitive species surveys, and wetlands delineation for a proposed commercial business park project located in the City of Santa Clarita. Provided project design support for resource avoidance techniques for jurisdictional waters and oak trees and developed strategy to entitle and construct the project without the need for regulatory permits. Work performed for Integral Communities with the City of Santa Clarita as the lead planning agency.
City of Lake Forest Lake Forest Sports Park Project. Principal Biologist/Regulatory Specialist conducting an updated jurisdictional delineation within the project site and adjacent parcel for a sports park project in the City of Lake Forest in Orange County. Coordinated with the regulatory agencies to verify updated delineation and rule out need for additional permitting and mitigation. Conducted CRAM baseline assessments for the proposed impact area and the proposed mitigation areas. Conducted CRAM Year 3 monitoring and prepared summary report for inclusion into the annual monitoring report.
City of Los Angeles Peck Park. Biologist/Regulatory Specialist performing a jurisdictional delineation, managing biological services, and working with the City of Los Angeles and the project engineer to develop a mitigation approach and support preparation of emergency permits to address streambed erosion designed to protect trails within Peck Park located within the City of San Pedro.
City of Malibu Civic Center Wastewater Treatment Facility. Principal Biologist/Regulatory Specialist leading a general biological assessment, sensitive plant survey, and a jurisdictional delineation on the proposed project area for a wastewater treatment facility in the City of Malibu. Prepared a jurisdictional delineation report per the request of USACE. Prepared a preliminary jurisdictional delineation approved by USACE and used by the project engineer to design full project avoidance of all jurisdictional resources.
Pasadena Water & Power Arroyo Seco Water Recycling Project. Principal Biologist/Regulatory Specialist conducting a wetland delineation within the upper Arroyo Seco in the City of Pasadena. Worked with resource agencies and the City of Pasadena to develop a functional assessment-based approach to watershed monitoring to address resource agency concerns with the periodic diversion of upstream water proposed by the project.
Managed biological surveys and preparation of revised biological technical reports for both project -specific and programmatic project components under CEQA. Assisted with regulatory strategy and documentation.
Borba 1 Industrial Project Biological Support Project Manager leading strategic biological and regulatory efforts for an approximately 60-acre commercial development located in the City of Ontario in San Bernardino County that required construction of bridge and storm drain improvements. Included several phases of regulatory entitlement including geotechnical activities and construction of a water line beneath a flood control channel within a USACE public works facility. Also includes preparation and ongoing processing support for three (3) USACE Section 408 permits for minor modifications to USACE public works facility for each phase of the project. Managed construction monitoring and provided regulatory permit compliance surveys through the completion of the project. Work was conducted as a subcontractor to The WestLAND Group with the City of Ontario as the lead agency.
Diaz Road Expansion, PW17-25. Principal Regulatory Specialist supporting the preparation of biological technical study for an IS/MND for road/trail improvements to a 2.2-mile segment of Diaz Road adjacent to Murrieta Creek between Rancho California Road and Cherry Street in the City of Temecula, Riverside County. Led preparation of regulatory permits currently in process. Tasks included managing field surveys and habitat assessments, oversight of preparation of the biological technical study and MSHCP documents, preparation/negotiation of regulatory permit applications, and strategic regulatory planning with the City of Temecula. Work performed for David Evans and Associates, with the City of Temecula as the lead agency.
Ezekiel Cooley
Senior Biology Project Manager
Summary of Qualifications
Mr. Cooley is a regulatory specialist and biologist with 14 years of hands-on experience. He prepares regulatory permitting packages, compliance packages, and works closely with regulatory agencies and clients throughout the process. He has performed biological field work involving wildlife and habitat evaluations, avian and invertebrate trapping, jurisdictional delineations, habitat management plans, construction/mitigation monitoring, and map creation. Mr. Cooley has specialized experience with floral and faunal surveys adhering to the standards of California Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). He also performs Geographic Information Systems (GIS) impact analyses, cartographic production, Global Positioning System (GPS) data collection, and data input and manipulation to map project-related sensitive plants and animals, and vegetation communities.
Selected Project Experience
Storm Drain Outfall Maintenance & Flood Control Dedication at Park Sierra, River Park, and River Ranch. Biologist/Regulatory Specialist and GIS Technician for the storm drain outfall maintenance project. Performed a jurisdictional delineation, general biological survey, and GIS activities. Prepared a biological letter report that was used to support regulatory permit applications and assisted with permit processing. Work performed as a subconsultant to G.H. Palmer Associates, with the City of Santa Clarita as the lead agency.
Bouquet Canyon Road Project. Assistant Project Manager, Field Manager, and Biologist for the 78-acre Bouquet Canyon Road project in the City of Santa Clarita. Conducted protocol burrowing owl surveys, a general biological survey, rare plant surveys, a jurisdictional delineation, and performed GIS tasks.
Provided regulatory permit compliance support and led on-site streambed mitigation design.
Sierra Crossings. Senior Project Manager leading field assessments, surveys, and resource mapping, including oversight of tree surveys and appraisal report for a proposed commercial development in the City of Santa Clarita. Provided support on resource avoidance and regulatory strategy. Led preparation of a Biological Constraints Report. Work performed for Integral Communities with the City of Santa Clarita as the lead agency.
Elsinore Valley MWD Lee Lake Dam Upgrades. Lead Biologist conducting a jurisdictional delineation and performing general biological surveys, focused burrowing owl surveys, protocol least Bell’s vireo surveys, permitting assistance, and lead biologist managing construction monitoring efforts. Work performed as a subconsultant to AECOM, with Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District as lead agency.
Lake Forest Sports Park Project. Biologist conducting general biological assessment, sensitive plant surveys, and an updated jurisdictional delineation for a sports park project site and the adjacent parcel located in the City of Lake Forest in Orange County. Coordinated with regulatory agencies to verify updated delineation and rule out the need for additional permitting and mitigation. Monitored the removal
Education
Bachelor of Science,
Natural Resources,
emphasis in Wildlife,
Central Michigan
University, 2004
Registrations/
Certifications
CRAM, Qualified
California Rapid
Assessment Method,
Practitioner
California Department
of Fish and Wildlife,
Plant Voucher
Collecting Permit
(2081(a)-19-001-V)
Ezekiel Cooley
Senior Biology Project Manager
2 of vegetation, assisted with the flushing of birds from suitable California gnatcatcher habitat prior to removal, and monitored the salvage of cactus for use in a cactus wren restoration area. Monitored the installation of the mitigation area and ensured compliance with permits and best management practices (BMPs). Conducted CRAM baseline assessments for the proposed impact area and the proposed mitigation areas. Conducted CRAM Year 3 monitoring and prepared summary report for inclusion into the annual monitoring report. Work performed for the City of Lake Forest.
Los Trancos Creek Maintenance Project. Project Manager/ Biologist/Regulatory Specialist/GIS Technician for a creek maintenance project in the City of Newport Beach, Orange County. Performed a jurisdictional delineation, general biological survey, protocol least Bell’s vireo surveys, preparation of a CEQA-level biological report, permitting assistance, project management, and GIS activities to support permitting. Work performed as a subconsultant to Fuscoe Engineering, with California Department of Parks and Recreation as the lead agency.
Orange County Public Works Biological & Regulatory Services On-Call Services, Orange County.
Senior Field Biologist for on-call consulting to Orange County Public Works. Conducted surveys, mitigation monitoring, and report writing to the Atwood Channel Maintenance, San Diego Creek Maintenance, Lower Santa Ana River Maintenance, Mason Park, Newland Channel Maintenance, Trabuco Creek Road Emergency Repairs, Modjeska-Marukson Canyon, and Mason Park Restoration projects. Also provided monitoring and surveys for the Santa Ana River Interceptor (SARI) Line Project.
City of Malibu, Civic Center Wastewater Treatment Facility. Biologist performing a general biological assessment, sensitive plant survey, and a jurisdictional delineation for a wastewater treatment facility project in the City of Malibu in Los Angeles County. Prepared a preliminary jurisdictional delineation to be submitted to USACE in support of project avoidance of all jurisdictional resources.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Palos Verde Reservoir Temporary Groundwater Dispersion System. Biologist/Regulatory Specialist and GIS Specialist for the approximately three-acre Temporary Groundwater Dispersion Project within the City of Rolling Hills Estates in Los Angeles County. Performed a jurisdictional delineation and a general biological assessment on the study area. Prepared a biological constraints memorandum.
Orange County Public Works, Mason Park Mitigation Project. Conducted a jurisdictional delineation and baseline biological assessment of potential mitigation areas within Mason Park in Orange County.
Vegetation Mapping for Veeh Basin (2019 - 2021). Biologist/Regulatory Specialist and GIS Technician for the Veeh Basin project in the City of Laguna Hills, Orange County. Performed a jurisdictional delineation, general biological survey, mitigation design assistance, project management, and GIS activities. Work performed for the Orange County Department of Public Works.
Aliso Creek Canyon Restoration Project (2019 - 2021). Biologist/Regulatory Specialist and GIS Technician for the Aliso Creek Canyon restoration project in the City of Irvine, Orange County. Performed a jurisdictional delineation, general biological survey, project management, and GIS activities. Prepared a CEQA-level biological technical report and provided regulatory support. Work performed for the Orange County Department of Public Works.
Lauren Singleton
Biology Project Manager
Summary of Qualifications
Ms. Singleton is a biologist with 11 years of experience. She has performed biological field work throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties involving habitat assessments, vegetation mapping, tree surveys, construction/ mitigation monitoring, wetland delineations, jurisdictional delineations, and California Rapid Assessment Methods (CRAM). She is skilled in identification of local flora and fauna and has conducted focused surveys for rare plants, burrowing owl, and least Bell’s vireo. She is permitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to independently conduct surveys for federally listed coastal California gnatcatcher. Ms.
Singleton also has adept expertise with invertebrate pests, such as the goldspotted oak borer and polyphagous shot hole borer. She has additional specialized experience in stream ecology and is trained in conducting bioassessment following the Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program protocol. Ms. Singleton has authored a variety of technical documents, including Biological Constraints Analyses, Biological Technical Reports, and Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Reports. She has also prepared technical documents for project compliance with the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP), including MSHCP Consistency Reports, General Biological Resource Assessments, and Determination of Biological Equivalent or Superior Preservation. Ms. Singleton also assists with preparing regulatory permitting packages Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Clean Water Section 401 permitting for the Regional Water Quality Control Board, and California Fish and Game Code Section 1602 permitting for California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Selected Project Experience
McBean Parkway and Newhall Ranch Road Bridge Environmental Mitigation. Biology project manager overseeing invasive giant reed (Arundo donax) and tamarisk (Tamarix spp.) removal from the Santa Clara River in the City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County. Prepared Worker Environmental Awareness Program training materials and monitoring data forms. Performed initial pre-work survey for sensitive species within the project work area. Oversaw biological monitors, reviewed monitoring data forms, and provided as-needed recommendations during removal activities. Coordinated with the City regarding biological monitoring. Work performed for the City of Santa Clarita.
Bouquet Canyon Road Project. Biologist for a proposed residential development project in the City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County. Conducted focused surveys for special-status plants, burrowing owls, slender Mariposa lilies, and coastal California gnatcatcher. Worked directly with local fisheries experts on findings and determinations for unarmored three-spine stickleback. Prepared focused survey reports and prepared the Biological Technical Report for the project Environmental Impact Report. Work performed under Integral Communities with the City of Santa Clarita as the lead agency.
Sierra Crossings. Biologist for a proposed commercial business park in the City of Santa Clarita. Managed biological resources mapping and suitable habitat assessments for sensitive species surveys including rare
Education
Master of Science,
Biology, California
State University,
Long Beach, 2014
Bachelor of Science,
Biology/Ecology
Minor, Chemistry,
California State
University, Long
Beach, 2010
Registrations/
Certifications
CRAM, Qualified
California Rapid
Assessment Method,
Practitioner
Professional
Affiliations
Sea and Sage
Audubon Society
Lauren Singleton
Biology Project Manager
2 plants, coastal California gnatcatcher, least Bell’s vireo, and unarmored three-spine stickleback. Authored the Biological Constraints Report for the project with Integral Communities as the client and the City of Santa Clarita as the planning agency.
East Parcel Restoration Habitat Mitigation - Biological Consulting. Lead Biologist during mitigation implementation for the Mt. San Antonio College’s East Parel Restoration Project in the City of Walnut. Monitored planting activities during Venturan coastal sage scrub installation as mitigation for impacts to occupied CAGN habitat. Monitoring activities included verifying project limits, identifying non-native species for removal, reviewing plant and seed purchase orders, and inspecting plant material. Conducted monthly maintenance monitoring.
Prepared a post-installation report that documented all monitoring activities and as-built conditions of the mitigation site. Coordinated with maintenance contractor regarding recommended action items. Work performed for Mt. San Antonio College.
Chino Hills Peyton Drive Phase 3 and English Channel/Creek Habitat Mitigation Monitoring. Lead Biologist conducting wetland and riparian restoration monitoring for the Chino Hills’ Peyton Drive Phase 3 Project in the City of Chino Hills, San Bernardino County. Conducted monthly maintenance monitoring and Years 1 and 2 technical annual assessments. Coordinated with maintenance contractor regarding recommended action items.
Attended monthly meetings with the City and maintenance contractor to discuss restoration progress and identify any concerns. Work performed for the City of Chino Hills.
Borba 1 Industrial Project Biological Support. Biologist for a proposed industrial development project and associated infrastructure improvements in the City of Ontario. Conducted vegetation mapping and jurisdictional assessment and prepared a biological constraints analysis report. Assisted in in preparation and submittal of 401/404/408/1602 permit application packages. Work performed under WestLAND Group, with City of Ontario as the lead agency.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Water Reliability Project. Biologist for the California Water Service’s water pipeline replacement project in the City of Rolling Hills Estates, Los Angeles County. Conducted focused surveys for special-status plants and burrowing owl and assisted with the jurisdictional delineation. Prepared the jurisdictional delineation report and CEQA-level biotechnical report.
Pasadena Non-Potable Water Project. Biologist for the City of Pasadena’s proposed non-potable water distribution system to deliver recycled water, including surface water collected from the Arroyo Seco, in the City of Pasadena. Conducted a baseline CRAM assessment within the riparian corridor associated with the Lower Arroyo Seco. The baseline results will be used to monitor the riparian vegetation and determine whether there are any adverse effects to the riparian community in response to surface water collection.
What’s Killing our Trees Presentation. A presentation on the life history, host signs and symptoms, and current management options for goldspotted oak borer (GSOB) and polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB). The one-hour presentation was given at Caspers Park Foundation in the City of San Juan Capistrano, Orange County for foundation members and the general public; at Inside the Outdoors in the Community of Silverado, Orange County for employees; and at The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo in the City of San Juan Capistrano, Orange County for employees and the general public. A question and answer session followed each presentation. 23241 Arroyo Vista, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 | ph: 949.888.6513 | fax: 949.888.1380 | web: www.gmugeo.com ALI BASTANI, PHD, PE, GE, F. ASCE
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
PROFESSION
Geotechnical Engineer
Civil Engineer
REGISTRATIONS
Registered Civil Engineer –
State of California
Registered Geotechnical
Engineer - State of California
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Civil and Environmental
Engineering, University of
California, Davis
M.S., Civil and Environmental
Engineering, University of
California, Davis
B.S., Civil Engineering, Polytechnic
of Tehran
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
ASCE OC Geo Institute Chair
EERI
Consortium of Organizations for
Strong-Motion Observation
Systems (COSMOS)
EERI Reconnaissance Team
Member for Bam, Iran,
Earthquake of December 26,
2003
Pacific Earthquake Engineering
Research Center (PEER)
Reconnaissance Team Member
for Nisqually Earthquake of
February 28, 2001
Network for Earthquake Engineering
Simulation (NEES)
Seismological Society of
America (SSA)
Orange County Water Association
(OCWA)
SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dr. Bastani, an adjunct faculty at Cal Poly Pomona, has more than 25 years of diversified experience in geotechnical, earthquake, and environmental engineering. His experience covers all aspects of the consulting engineer’s profession including a comprehensive knowledge and applied use of
conceptual, physical, and numeric al modeling for geotechnical and environmental engineering solutions.
Dr. Bastani’s professional experience entails performance, management and providing practical solutions for variety of projects including: (1) Geotechnical investigation and
monitoring for foundation design of bridges, water reservoirs, pipelines, power plants, commercial and industrial facilities, and landfills; (2) Seismic ground motion studies, site response analysis, liquefaction analysis, determination of seismic induced deformations, and seismic retrofit evaluations; (3) Deep-seated and shallow landslide investigation, analysis, and mitigation; (4) Design of shoring and stabilization systems including tie back and soi l nail retaining structures
(5) Groundwater flow and contaminant transport evaluation and modeling; and (6) Seismic hazard evaluation, probabilistic and deterministic, for various seismic zones around the United States and abroad.
BENEFIT TO PROJECT
Dr. Bastani is a veteran managing large projects with complex technical and scheduling constraints. He will be 100% engaged in creating economical and feasible engineering solutions to address GMU field investigation, geotechnical analyses, and report. His technical expertise and extensive experience with the pipeline desig n and construction will help in for seeing potential constructability issues and reducing the mitigation cost, and shortening construction schedule.
Ali has been involved in many major high profile projects such as seismic retrofitting of San Diego -Coronado Bay Bridge, review of cover system design for Operating
Industries Inc. Landfill, Fluor Daniel Corporation headquarter buildings, 10 MG Nohl Canyon and 7 MG Sand Canyon
Reservoirs, Orange County’s Regional Fire Operation and Training Center, Los Angeles and Rancho Santiago
Community Colleges, Hoag Hospital, Malburg 134 MW and
Otay Mesa 570 MW Generating Stations, City of Los Angeles Bridge program, L os Angeles Department of Water and
Power (LADWP) on -call contract, and Christchurch
Earthquake in New Zealand.
S. Ali Bastani
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Sierra Highway Grade Separation, Santa Clarita, CA. Project Manager in charge of the geotechnical investigation for Sierra Highway overcrossing Metrolink railroad in city of Santa Clarita. Foundation report was provided based on Caltrans requirements. Sand Canyon Reservoir, Pipeline, and Pump Station, Santa Clarita, CA. Project Manager/Engineer in charge of providing geotechnical-design recommendations for grading a pad for a seven million-gallon concrete reservoir, five miles of 48- to 60-inch diameter pipeline along Santa Clara River, and a pump station. Liquefaction and earthquake-induced settlements and mitigation measures including soil mitigation measures such as stone columns below the proposed pipeline were evaluated.
Simi Arroyo Bridge Widening, Moorpark, CA. Project Manager/Engineer for field investigation, liquefaction analysis, and evaluation of pile capacities, per Caltrans specifications. Liquefaction and potential earthquake-induced settlements were mitigated by deep foundation systems. Maywood Park Aquatic Center, Maywood, CA. Geotechnical Engineer of Record for providing recommendations for earthwork, foundation design, site-specific seismic design criteria, liquefaction analysis and pavement design for the proposed Aquatic Center, as a part of the improvements to the existing Maywood City Park, located at 4801 East 58th Street in the City of Maywood, Los Angeles County, California. The project comprised an area of approximately 6.5 acres and includes a gymnasium, weight room, volleyball courts, social hall, play equipment area, softball field, baseball field, and game room. Second stage of the project included CQA during construction. Santa Ana Delhi Channel, Newport Beach, CA. Project Manager in charge of providing geotechnical design recommendations for 35% design for the proposed channel modifications downstream of Mesa Drive (STA 39+90) to Upper Newport Bay (STA 5+52) in the City of Newport Beach, California. Our investigations included 12 cone penetration tests and review of available geotechnical borings. The analyses included sheet pile wall design recommendations for increasing the channel capacity and mitigating the channel banks erosion and providing geotechnical recommendations in support of a Type Selection Report for the proposed pedestrian bridge replacements.
Sunset Channel, Huntington Beach, CA. Project Manager in charge of providing geotechnical design recommendations for channel slope repairs from Heil Avenue to Edinger Avenue in Huntingtin Beach, California. Our investigations included eight borings. A reinforced earth option was evaluated for stabilizing the channel slopes against erosion. Los Patrones Parkway, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA. Project Geotechnical Engineer of Record for Los Patrones parkway extending from Oso Parkway to Cow Camp Road, approximately 5 miles. The road included maximum fill depth of 120 feet, cut depth of 110 feet, 140 feet high cut slope, and 150 feet high fill slope.
Rancho Mission Viejo Bridges, CA. Geotechnical engineer of record for the following bridges per Caltrans standard and under jurisdiction of County of Orange:
South Chiquita Bridge;
Chiquita Canyon Drive Overcrossing Los Patrones Parkway Cow Camp Road Phase II, Gobernadora, Bridge (1,340 lft long & 79 ft high) San Juan Creek Overcrossing
K Street Bridge (potentially the tallest bridge in Orange County) Greenville-Banning Channel (D03) Rehabilitation, Santa Ana, CA. Project Manager in charge of providing geotechnical design recommendations for channel slope repairs from Centennial Road to West Segerstrom Avenue in Santa Ana, California. Our investigations included ten hollow-stem- auger borings and vertical and horizontal hand auger borings at seven locations to evaluate the existing slope conditions. A reinforced earth option was evaluated for stabilizing the channel slopes against erosion.
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As required in the City’s RFP, this section includes the costs for all tasks and subtasks described in the plan of study. The fee table below provides this proposal’s total costs and billing rates for staff time and materials. As required in the City’s RFP, and as included in our proposed scope of services provided in Section 1.1.3 of the Response File, the proposed cost of this scope of work includes a kick-off meeting, scoping meeting, and other community meetings and staff meetings during the process. Further, the cost identified in the table below includes time for the consultant to assist with the preparation of presentations and attendance at up to four Planning Commission and City Council meetings.
As required in the City’s Request for Proposals, this proposal is a firm offer for a 120-day period, and work will be performed at the “not-to- exceed” price shown in the following table.
Will Hoose
Project
Principal /
Office
Executive
John Bellas
Program
Director /
Department
Manager
Brent
Schleck
Project
Manager
Jennifer Wu
Deputy Project
Manager
Madonna Marcelo
Senior
Environmental
Planner
Frankie Tong
Vicky Rosen
Senior
Environmental
Planner
Jessie Kang
Assistant
Environmental
Planner
Cristina Trevizo
Environmental
Planner
Administrative
Support / Technical
Editor GIS Analyst
Margo Nayyar
Senior Historian &
Department
Manager
Marc
Beherec Peter Kloess
Max Van
Resselaer
Field
Archaeo Arch GIS
Carla Dietrich
Senior Principal
Jacob Swim
Transportation
Planner
Alex Tapia
Civil
Associate
Eddie Torres
Senior Principal
Zhe Chen
Environmental
Specialist II Junior Analyst
Arthur Popp
Senior
Biologist
Cathy John
Landscape
Architect
Anisha Malik
Restoration
Specialist
Trina Mingx
Restoration
Ecologist
Ryan Phaneuf
Bio GIS Specialist
Kristen Bogue
Visual Resources
Specialist
Erik Yamashiro
Electrical
Engineer
Jeanette
Cappiello
Graphic Artist Total Hours Labor Costs ODC Total Cost
$260.00 $240.00 $150.00 $190.00 $210.00 $135.00 $105.00 $115.00 $115.00 $145.00 $225.00 $170.00 $150.00 $105.00 $80.00 $145.00 $195.00 $140.00 $115.00 $299.00 $155.00 $110.00 $205.00 $180.00 $165.00 $105.00 $125.00 $205.00 $175.00 $136.00 Project Management and Meetings 2 16 80 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 146 $25,480.00 $0.00 $25,480.00 Kickoff, Coordination, and Project Schedule 12 40 24 76 $13,440.00 $0.00 $13,440.00 Project Management 2 4 40 24 70 $12,040.00 $0.00 $12,040.00 Project Description, Native American Engagement, and
Project Scoping 0 2 18 0 0 8 16 0 2 4 0 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 $7,930.00 $0.00 $7,930.00 Project Description 2 16 8 16 0 2 4 48 $6,450.00 $0.00 $6,450.00 Native American Consultation 2 02 8 12 $1,480.00 $0.00 $1,480.00 *Optional: Project Scoping Meeting 28 6 0 4 20 $3,280.00 $0.00 $3,280.00 Technical Studies Preparation 0 2 0 16 0 20 0 0 7 8 8 68 0 4 10 0 38 80 152 17 117 68 0 0 0 0 0 4 36 8 683 $100,521.00 $17,000.00 $117,521.00 Aesthetics Lighting Study 4 4 36 8 52 $8,968.00 $0.00 $8,968.00 Air Quality, Greenhouse Gase, and Energy Analysis 11 52 56 119 $17,509.00 $0.00 $17,509.00 3b.i *Optional: Health Risk Assessment 12 23 33 68 $10,826.00 $0.00 $10,826.00 Cultural Resources Evaluation 58 8 6 8 4 1 0 103 $16,315.00 $1,150.00 $17,465.00 *Optional: Paleontological Resources Evaluation 4 4 5 5 16 1 35 $5,520.00 $350.00 $5,870.00 *Optional: Geotechnical Investigation 16 16 32 $5,440.00 $93,287.00 $98,727.00 Noise and Vibration Study 66 51 2 83 $13,189.00 $150.00 $13,339.00 Transportation and Traffic Study (VMT and LOS) 38 80 152 270 $36,090.00 $15,700.00 $51,790.00 Social Justice Technical Memorandum 2 12 20 2 36 $5,690.00 $0.00 $5,690.00 Biological Resources Technical Study (see Task 5) 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Hydrology Study Review and Technical Writing 4 16 20 $2,760.00 $0.00 $2,760.00 CEQA IS/MND Preparation 0 21 84 48 20 36 72 0 24 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 311 $47,010.00 $825.00 $47,835.00 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 10 44 40 20 32 52 16 6 220 $33,290.00 $250.00 $33,540.00 Admin Draft IS 6 3 2 3 22 02 4 4 0 1 2 6 172 $26,210.00 $0.00 $26,210.00 Proofcheck and Final ISMND 4 12 8 8 12 4 48 $7,080.00 $250.00 $7,330.00 Circulation 28 4 6 2 22 $3,300.00 $500.00 $3,800.00
Reponses to Public Comments 4 8 4 4 2 22 $3,690.00 $0.00 $3,690.00 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 1 82 11 $1,310.00 $0.00 $1,310.00 4e. Public Hearing Attendance and Notice of Determination 4 24 6 2 36 $5,420.00 $75.00 $5,495.00 CEQA EIR Option 0 41 219 171 14 266 174 72 122 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1090 $156,205.00 $2,825.00 $159,030.00 EIR-4a. Notice of Preparation (NOP) and Scoping 12 8 2 4 8 8 2 0 1 2 101 $ 15,240.00 $ 750.00 $15,990.00 Administrative Draft EIR 16 53 31 6 202 106 72 60 11 557 $74,115.00 $0.00 $74,115.00 Screencheck Draft EIR 38 28 16 16 18 116 $16,930.00 $0.00 $16,930.00 Proofcheck Draft EIR 16 16 8 8 4 52 $7,820.00 $0.00 $7,820.00 Publication and Distribution of the Draft EIR for Public Review 88 8 24 $3,640.00 $1,250.00 $4,890.00 Responses to Comments/MMRP 82 0 2 0 1 2 8 1 2 80 $12,560.00 $0.00 $12,560.00 Final EIR 88 6 8 30 $4,370.00 $750.00 $5,120.00
Public Hearings 31 2 8 8 8 39 $6,040.00 $0.00 $6,040.00 Facts and Findings and SOC 41 2 1 2 6 8 42 $6,690.00 $0.00 $6,690.00 Notice of Determination 18 9 $1,440.00 $75.00 $1,515.00 EIR Project Management 81 6 1 6 40 $7,360.00 $0.00 $7,360.00 Environmental Studies for Federal, State, and Local
Permitting 0 0 6 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 $5,700.00 $45,300.00 $51,000.00 General Bio Survey and Jurisdictional Assessment 0 $0.00 $11,425.00 $11,425.00 Tree Survey and Report 28 10 $1,820.00 $13,725.00 $15,545.00 Jurisdictional Delineation Report 2 8 10 $1,940.00 $6,425.00 $8,365.00 Biological Techncial Report 2 8 10 $1,940.00 $13,725.00 $15,665.00 *Optional: Tree Impact Assessment and Appraisal 0 $0.00 $6,600.00 $6,600.00 5f. *Optional: Rare Plant Surveys 24 6 $1,060.00 $10,400.00 $11,460.00 Restoration Plan for Temporary Access Impacts 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 40 44 112 0 0 0 208 $27,520.00 $1,025.00 $28,545.00 Restoration Plan 4 4 4 40 44 112 208 $27,520.00 $1,025.00 $28,545.00 2 41 188 124 20 64 88 0 33 18 8 70 0 12 10 0 38 80 152 17 117 68 20 4 40 44 112 4 36 8 1438 $214,161.00 $64,150.00 $278,311.00 2 43 214 150 20 64 88 0 41 22 13 75 16 13 10 0 38 80 152 29 140 101 20 4 40 44 112 4 36 8 1599 $240,287.00 $174,787.00 $415,074.00 2 61 323 247 14 294 190 72 131 23 8 70 0 12 10 0 38 80 152 17 117 68 20 4 40 44 112 4 36 8 2217 $323,356.00 $66,150.00 $389,506.00 2 63 349 273 14 294 190 72 139 27 13 75 16 13 10 0 38 80 152 29 140 101 20 4 40 44 112 4 36 8 2378 $349,482.00 $176,787.00 $526,269.00 Total Hours/Budget: EIR
Total Hours/Budget: EIR with all Optional Tasks
EIR-4
EIR-4b.
EIR-4c.
EIR-4d.
EIR-4f:
EIR-4g.
EIR-4e.
EIR-4i.
6. 6a.
Total Hours/Budget: MND
Notes: ODCs in this cost proposal include fees for printing, mailing, and data collection.
The Los Angeles County posting fee for a NOD is included in this proposed fee. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife fee is not included, but Michael Baker can add this fee to the proposed fee, if desired. 5e.
4a
4b.
4c.
4d.
5. 5a.
5b.
5c.
5d.
EIR-4h.
Total Hours/Budget: MND with all Optional Tasks
4. 3
3a.
3b.
3c.
3c.i
3d.
3e.
3f
3g.
3i.
3h.
2c.
Aesthetics/Lighting
Tasks
Billing Rates
1. Biological Resources
1a.
1b.
2. 2a.
2b.
Cost Proposal
Environmental Cultural Resources Traffic & Transportation AQ, Energy, GHG & Noise