West Covina City Council
April 15, 2025

CITY OF WEST COVINA

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Updated Agenda 4.12.2025 Remove Earth Day Presentation and Update Item Number 4 APRIL 15, 2025, 7:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1444 W. GARVEY AVENUE SOUTH
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91790
Mayor Tony Wu
Mayor Pro Tem Letty Lopez-Viado
Councilman Ollie Cantos
Councilwoman Rosario Diaz
Councilmember Brian Gutierrez
Please turn off all cell phones and other electronic devices prior to entering the Council Chambers

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AGENDA MATERIAL
Agenda material is available for review at the City Clerk's Office, Room 317 in City Hall, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South, West Covina and at www.westcovina.org. Any writings or documents regarding any item on this agenda, not exempt from public disclosure, provided to a majority of the City Council that is distributed less than 72 hours before the meeting, will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office, Room 317 of City Hall located at 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, during normal business hours.

NOTICE
The City Council will regularly convene on the first and third Tuesday of the month. The West Covina Community Development Commission, West Covina Public Financing Authority and the West Covina Community Services Foundation are agencies on which the City Council serves as members. Agendas may contain items for these boards, as necessary.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Any person wishing to address the City Council on any matter listed on the agenda, excluding any matter set for a public hearing, or on any other matter within their jurisdiction must complete a speaker card that is provided at the entrance to the Council Chambers and submit the card to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of Oral Communications. No speaker cards will be accepted after the commencement of Oral Communications, except at the discretion of the Presiding Officer.

Please identify on the speaker card whether you are speaking on an agenda item or non-agenda. Requests to speak on agenda items will be heard prior to requests to speak on non-agenda items. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless modified by the Presiding Officer or the City Council.

Any testimony or comments regarding a matter set for a public hearing will be heard during the hearing.

While members of the public are free to level criticism of City policies and the action(s) or proposed action(s) of the City Council or its members, members of the public may not engage in behavior that is disruptive to the orderly conduct of the meeting, including, but not limited to, speaking off topic, speaking beyond the speaker’s allotted time limit, making slanderous or profane remarks or using loud, threatening, or abusive language which disrupts, disturbs, impedes, or renders infeasible the orderly conduct of the meeting. Members of the public may not threaten any person with physical harm or act in a manner that may reasonably be interpreted as an imminent threat of physical harm. The City of West Covina will not tolerate harassment based upon a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, or age.

RULES OF DECORUM
Excerpts from the West Covina Municipal Code and Penal Code pertaining to the Rules of Decorum will be found at the end of agenda.

AGENDA

CITY OF WEST COVINA

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY

TUESDAY APRIL 15, 2025, 7:00 PM

REGULAR MEETING

INVOCATION
Led by Pastor Kevin Yriarte from West Covina Police Department

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez-Viado

ROLL CALL

REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION

PRESENTATIONS
Certificate Celebrating West Covina Police Department Baker to Vegas Win Certificate Recognizing Councilwoman Rosario Diaz for Woman of the Year by Assemblywoman Rubio
Certificate Recognizing Commissioner Sherry Fischer for Woman of the Year by Senator Rubio ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Three (3) minutes per speaker
Please step forward to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record when recognized by the Mayor.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager's report on current City projects.

CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call vote.

There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the City Council/Community Development Commission request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion or action.

ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION - Procedural Waiver. Waive full reading of each ordinance on the agenda and authorize the approval of each ordinance by title only. 1) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-67 OF THE

WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REMOVAL OF COMMISSIONERS It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:

It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 2529 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-67 (APPOINTMENT,

VACANCIES, AND REMOVAL) OF ARTICLE III (ADVISORY COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE

RELATING TO REMOVAL OF COMMISSIONERS AND MAKING A DETERMINATION

THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION)

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2) CONSIDERATION OF CITY STAFFING OF THE ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION

AND/OR AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY ENGINEERING

SERVICES
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:

Award Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 2024-15 for City Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Grant Writing, and Administrative Engineering Services to Transtech Engineers, Inc.; and

1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. for an initial term of two years, commencing April 16, 2025 and ending April 15, 2027, with three (3) optional one (1) year extensions, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.

2. 3) CONSIDERATION OF INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TRUCK ROUTES It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following Ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 2530 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-141 OF DIVISION 5 OF ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 22 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE

CHANGES TO THE EXISTING TRUCK ROUTES

FINANCE DEPARTMENT
4) Consideration of City Hall CCTV
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:

1. Find that the City's bidding requirements and procedures are inefficient and impractical for the procurement of the installation of CCTV cameras at City Hall and in Council Chambers in accordance with Section 2-335(10) of the West Covina Municipal Code.

2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with AM-TEC Total Security, Inc. (AM-TEC Security) in an amount not to exceed $129,221.59.

3. Adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-29 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 (CITY HALL CCTV IMPLEMENTATION).

FIRE DEPARTMENT
5) CONSIDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR FIRE PREVENTION

PLAN CHECK SERVICES
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with KJ Consultants Inc. for Fire Prevention plan check and inspection services, for a term of five (5) years, in an annual amount not to exceed $40,000, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with MAK Fire Protection Engineering & Consulting, Inc. for Fire Prevention plan check and inspection services, for a term of five (5) years, in an annual amount not to exceed $20,000, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.

PUBLIC WORKS
6) CONSIDERATION OF INCREASING ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR AGREEMENT WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. FOR CITYWIDE TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:

Authorize increasing the annual compensation to $869,819 for the Maintenance Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

1. 2. Adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 (TREE

MAINTENANCE SERVICES)

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

HEARINGS

PUBLIC HEARINGS
7) CONSIDERATION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PRECISE PLAN NO. 23-05, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 23-04, AND VARIANCE NO. 24-02 AT 725/741 S.

ORANGE AVENUE FOR A 42,000 SQUARE-FOOT PSYCHIATRIC/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY ADDITION, INCLUDING REMOVAL OF 25 SIGNIFICANT TREES AND A 79

PARKING SPACE DEFICIENCY
It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Open the public hearing; and either
a. Uphold the Planning Commission's approval without changes and:
i. Adopt the following resolution to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING AND

ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM FOR PRECISE PLAN NO. 23-05, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 23-04, AND VARIANCE NO. 24-02 AT 725/741 S.

ORANGE AVENUE PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
ii. Adopt the following resolutions to approve the Precise Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PRECISE PLAN NO. 23-05 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
725/741 S. ORANGE AVENUE ALLOWING THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A FOUR-STORY 42,000 SQUARE-FOOT PSYCHIATRIC/BEHAVIORAL

HEALTH FACILITY ADDITION AND ASSOCIATED TREE REMOVAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-27 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 23-04 FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 725/741 S. ORANGE AVENUE TO ALLOW A

PSYCHIATRIC/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY USE
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
VARIANCE NO. 24-02 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 725/741 S.

ORANGE AVENUE TO ALLOW A 79-SPACE PARKING DEFICIENCY
or
b. Uphold the Planning Commission's approval with revisions to the conditions of approval;
or
c. Overturn the Planning Commission's approval and deny the project by adopting the following resolutions:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING PRECISE PLAN NO. 23-05 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 725/741 S. ORANGE AVENUE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR-STORY 42,000 SQUARE-FOOT

PSYCHIATRIC/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY ADDITION AND

ASSOCIATED TREE REMOVAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 23-04 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 725/741 S.

ORANGE AVENUE FOR A PSYCHIATRIC/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

FACILITY USE
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING VARIANCE NO. 24-02 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 725/741 S. ORANGE AVENUE FOR A 79-SPACE PARKING DEFICIENCY

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
8) CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL 8) CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL

IMPROVEMENTS AT BADILLO STREET AND IRWINDALE AVENUE/SUNSET AVENUE (SHARED INTERSECTION WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY) AND ADOPTION OF BUDGET

AMENDMENT FOR THE PROJECT
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction.

MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS
AB 1234 Conference and Meeting Report (verbal, if any)
(In accordance with AB 1234, Councilmembers shall make a brief report or file a written report on any meeting/event/conference attended at City expense.)

CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR REPORTS, STUDIES OR INVESTIGATION (Per City of West Covina Standing Rules 4.f - Requests for reports, studies, or investigations that are not readily available must be placed on the City Council/Successor Agency agenda as items of business and must be approved by a majority of the City Council/Successor Agency Board.) 9) HEALTH DEPARTMENT AGREEMENT - BUDGET OVERVIEW
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.

CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
Next Tentative City Council Meeting
Regular Meeting May 6, 2025 7:00 PM

RULES OF DECORUM
The following are excerpts from the West Covina Municipal Code:

Section 2-47. - Addressing the council.

Pursuant to the California Government Code, any person wishing to address the city council on any matter on the agenda or on any other matter within their jurisdiction, excluding any matter set for a public hearing, may do so upon first securing the recognition of the presiding officer during the time designated as “Oral Communications” on the agenda. The city council may not act on any item unless it is listed on the agenda.

Section 2-48. - Manner of addressing city council; time limit; persons addressing may be sworn. (a)    Each person wishing to address the city council shall submit a speaker card to the city clerk prior to the commencement of the time designated for oral communications. No speaker cards will be accepted after the commencement of oral communications, except at the discretion of the presiding officer. (b)    When called forward by the presiding officer or the city clerk, each person addressing the city council shall step up to the podium and give his or her name and city of residence in an audible tone of voice for the record. (c)    Each person addressing the city council during oral communications shall limit his or her comments to three (3) minutes, unless the time limit is modified by the presiding officer or the city council. In order to provide all speakers the opportunity to participate in oral communications, the presiding officer or the city council may reduce the time limit to allow reasonable time for all speakers to address the city council. (d)    All remarks shall be addressed to the city council as a body and not to any member thereof. No person, other than the city council and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of the city council, without the permission of the presiding officer. No question shall be asked of a council member except through the presiding officer.
(e)    The presiding officer may require any person to be sworn as a witness before addressing the city council on any subject. Any such person who, having taken an oath that he or she will testify truthfully, willfully and contrary to such oath states as true any material matter which he knows to be false may be held to answer criminally and subject to the penalty prescribed for perjury by the provisions of the California Penal Code.

Section 2-50. - Decorum—Required.
(a)    While the city council is in session, council members shall preserve order and decorum, and a council member shall neither, by conversation or otherwise, delay or disrupt the proceedings or the peace of the council nor interrupt any council member while speaking or refuse to obey the orders of the council or its presiding officer, except as otherwise herein provided.
(b)    Members of the public shall not willfully disrupt the meeting or act in a manner that actually disrupts, disturbs, impedes, impairs, or renders infeasible the orderly conduct of the meeting. For the purposes of this Code, “willfully disrupt” includes, but is not limited to, continuing to do any of the following after being warned by the presiding officer that the behavior is disrupting the meeting and failure to cease the behavior may result in removal from the meeting:
(1)    Addressing the mayor or city council without first being recognized. (2)    Persisting in addressing a subject or subjects, other than that before the mayor and city council. (3)    Repetitiously addressing the same subject.
(4)    Failing to relinquish the podium when directed to do so. (5)    From the audience, interrupting or attempting to interrupt, a speaker, the presiding officer, a council member, or a staff member, or shouting or attempting to shout over a speaker, the presiding officer, a council member or a staff member. (6)    From the audience, engaging in disorderly, disruptive, or boisterous conduct, including, but not limited to, handclapping, stomping of feet, whistling, making noise, use of abusive, threatening or profane language or obscene gestures, yelling, obstructing the view of other audience members, or similar conduct which disrupts, disturbs, impedes, or renders infeasible the orderly conduct of the meeting.
(7)    As a speaker, making slanderous or profane remarks or using loud, threatening, or abusive language which disrupts, disturbs, impedes, or renders infeasible the orderly conduct of the meeting; interrupting or attempting to interrupt the presiding officer, a council member, or a staff member; shouting over or attempting to shout over the presiding officer, a council member, or a staff member; or engaging in any other disorderly conduct which disrupts, disturbs, impedes, or renders infeasible the orderly conduct of the meeting. Nothing in this section or any rules of the city council shall be construed to prohibit public criticism of the policies, procedures, programs, or services of the city or of the acts or omissions of the city council.
(8)    Engaging in behavior that constitutes use of force or a true threat of force. (c)    It shall be unlawful to violate the provisions of this section. A person violating this section may be removed and barred from further participation at the meeting at which the violation occurs. (d)    If any subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase or word of this section 2-50 is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this section. The city council hereby declares that it would have passed this section and each subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or words had been declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 2-51. - Enforcement of decorum.

The chief of police or any member or members of the police department or other members of the city staff may be designated by the council to be sergeant-at-arms when, in the opinion of the presiding officer, the services of a sergeant-at-arms is necessary, and the sergeant-at-arms shall carry out all orders and instructions given by the presiding officer for the purpose of maintaining order and decorum in accordance with section 2-50 at the council meeting, including, but not limited to, removing and barring from further participation at the meeting any person who is willfully disrupting the orderly conduct of the meeting.

Section 2-52. Persons authorized to be within council area.

No person, except city officials, their representatives and members of the news media shall be permitted within the rail in front of the council chamber without the express consent of the council.

The following are excerpts from the Penal Code:

Section 148. Resisting public or peace officers or emergency medical technicians in discharge of their duties; Removal of weapon from person or presence of public or peace officer. (a) (1) Every person who willfully resists, delays, or obstructs any public officer, peace officer, or an emergency medical technician, as defined in Division 2.5 (commencing with Section 1797) of the Health and Safety Code, in the discharge or attempt to discharge any duty of his or her office or employment, when no other punishment is prescribed, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.

Section 403. Disturbance of assembly or meeting other than religious or political.

Every person who, without authority of law, willfully disturbs or breaks up any assembly or meeting that is not unlawful in its character, other than an assembly or meeting referred to in Section 302 of the Penal Code or Section 18340 of the Elections Code, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

AGENDA ITEM NO. 1

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina | Office of the City Manager
DATE: April 15, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Paulina Morales, City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-67 OF

THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REMOVAL OF

COMMISSIONERS
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 2529 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-67 (APPOINTMENT, VACANCIES, AND REMOVAL) OF ARTICLE III (ADVISORY COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION)

OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REMOVAL OF COMMISSIONERS

AND MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION)
BACKGROUND:

At the February 18, 2025 City Council meeting, Councilmember Gutierrez requested to amend the West Covina Municipal Code to allow four (4) Council Members to remove a Commissioner with or without cause.

At the April 1, 2025 City Council meeting, the City Council considered and introduced Ordinance No. 2529, which amends Section 2-67 of Article III of Chapter 2 of the West Covina to provide that a City Commissioner may be removed at any time by their appointing Council Member or by a vote of four (4) Members of the City Council.

DISCUSSION:

Currently, subsection (d) (Removal) of Section 2-67 (Appointment, Vacancies, and Removal) of Article III (Advisory Commissions) of Chapter 2 (Administration) of the West Covina Municipal Code provides that a Commissioner may be removed either by their appointing Council Member or by an affirmative vote of four (4) Members of the City Council for “good cause,” as defined.

The proposed ordinance amends subsection (d) to allow a Commissioner to be removed at any time:

By their appointing Council Member, or
By a minimum of four (4) votes of the City Council.

The proposed amendment to subsection (d) eliminates the “good cause” standard currently required for Council-initiated removals, granting broader discretion to the City Council in matters of Commissioner removal.

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2529.

LEGAL REVIEW:

The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the ordinance and approved it as to form.

OPTIONS:

The City Council has the following options:

1. Approve staff's recommendation; or

2. Provide alternative direction.

Prepared by: Paulina Morales, City Manager
Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - Ordinance No. 2529
CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Enhance City Image and Effectiveness ATTACHMENT NO. 1
Ordinance No. 2529

ORDINANCE NO. 2529

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-67
(APPOINTMENT, VACANCIES, AND REMOVAL) OF
ARTICLE III (ADVISORY COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2
(ADMINISTRATION) OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL

CODE RELATING TO REMOVAL OF COMMISSIONERS

AND MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE

ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO
CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (COMMON

SENSE EXEMPTION)
The City Council of the City of West Covina hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, Section 65101 of the California Government Code provides that a legislative body may create one or more planning commissions, each of which shall report directly to the legislative body. Section 65101 further provides that the legislative body shall specify the membership of the commission or commissions, which shall consist of at least five members, all of whom shall act in the public interest; and WHEREAS, Section 2-66 of the West Covina Municipal Code establishes three commissions: the Community and Senior Services Commission, the Human Resources Commission, and the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-67 of the West Covina Municipal Code outlines the procedures for appointments, vacancies, and removal of City Commissioners; and WHEREAS, subsection (d) of Section 2-67 of the West Covina Municipal Code currently provides that Commissioners serve at the will of their appointing Council Member and can be removed with or without cause at any time. Subsection (d) further provides that, upon an affirmative vote of not less than four (4) Members of the City Council, any City Commissioner may be removed for good cause, as defined; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend subsection (d) of Section 2-67 to provide that City Commissioners may be removed by their appointing Council Member or by a minimum of four (4) votes of the City Council; and WHEREAS, all legal requirements prior to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council finds that all of the facts and findings set Ordinance No. 2529

forth in the recitals to this Ordinance are true and correct.

SECTION 2. Amendment to Section 2-67. Subsection (d) of Section 2-67 of Article III of Chapter 2 of the West Covina Municipal Code shall be amended to read as follows:
(d) Removal. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2-69, all commissioners shall serve at the pleasure of their appointing council member and the city council.

A commissioner can be removed at any time by their appointing council member or by a minimum of four (4) votes of the city council. If the seat of the council member who made the appointment is vacant, the remaining council members may remove the commissioner by majority vote and fill the vacancy created as provided for in section 2-67(c).

SECTION 3. Amendment to Article III. All references in Article III of Chapter 2 of the West Covina Municipal Code to “councilmember” shall be amended to read “council member.”
SECTION 4. Environmental Compliance. The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

SECTION 5. Inconsistencies. Any provision of the West Covina Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of all other provisions of this Ordinance. The City Council of West Covina hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more of the sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage.

SECTION 8. Certification; Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted as required by law.

Ordinance No. 2529

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of _________, 2025. ________________________
Tony Wu
Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM ATTEST
________________________ ________________________
Thomas P. Duarte Lisa Sherrick
City Attorney Assistant City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )

CITY OF WEST COVINA )
I, LISA SHERRICK, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK of the City of West Covina, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2529 was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 1st day of April, 2025, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 15th day of April, 2025, by the following vote of the City Council:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________
Lisa Sherrick
Assistant City Clerk
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina | Office of the City Manager
DATE: April 15, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Paulina Morales, City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF CITY STAFFING OF THE ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION

AND/OR AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY

ENGINEERING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:

Award Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 2024-15 for City Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Grant Writing, and Administrative Engineering Services to Transtech Engineers, Inc.; and

1. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. for an initial term of two years, commencing April 16, 2025 and ending April 15, 2027, with three (3) optional one (1) year extensions, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.

2. BACKGROUND:

Historically, the City of West Covina provided Engineering services through a fully staffed Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. In 2015, the City hired Willdan as its contractTraffic Engineer to oversee traffic issues and improvements. In June 2018, upon the resignation of the Public Works Director/City Engineer, the City contracted with Willdan to manage the Public Works Department.

In November 2018, City Hall was reorganized to eliminate the Public Works Department and create the Community Development Department (Building, Economic Development, Engineering and Planning) and the Public Services Department (Community Services and Public Works Maintenance). At that time, the City contracted with Willdan to serve as its contract City Engineer. In June 2019, as part of the discussions on the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget, it was determined that the remaining Engineering Division positions would be eliminated (vacant and filled positions) and an Engineering consultant firm would be contracted to provide all Engineering services for the City. In October 2023, the City Council approved the reorganization of City departments, including re-establishing the Public Works Department.

However, Engineering remains within the Community Development Department.

Currently, the City's engineering services are provided by Transtech Engineers, Inc. (Transtech) with one City staff personnel serving as the CIP Project Manager (since June 2024). Transtech has provided the City's engineering, traffic engineering, grant writing, and administrative engineering services since September 2019. Most recently, Transtech's agreement was extended on a month-to-month basis in September 3, 2024, to provide the City with sufficient time to go through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, hire the best firm, and investigate the possibility of staffing the Engineering Division with City employees.

DISCUSSION:

RFP and Review of Proposals
On August 12, 2024, an RFP for City Engineering services, Traffic Engineering services, Grant Writing and Administration services, and on-call general Engineering services was posted on PlanetBids. On September 18, 2024, the City received proposals from the following seven firms:

Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.

Interwest Consulting Group
Kevin Ko and Associates
Ladayu Consulting Group
TKE Engineers, Inc.

Transtech Engineers, Inc.

Z&K Consultants, Inc.

The proposals were evaluated based on the criteria and scoring outlined in the following table:

Criteria Maximum
Points
Completeness of Proposal 20
Relevant Experience and Qualifications of Proposed
Project Team 30
Capacity to Perform 30
Proposed Cost 20
Total Score 100
The proposals were reviewed by an evaluation panel consisting of the Deputy Community Development Director, the CIP Project Manager, a representative from the Public Works Department, and a representative from the Finance Department (to evaluate the proposed cost). The following table indicates the scores received by each firm:

Vendor Score
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. 68.7
Interwest Consulting Group 82.3
Kevin Ko and Associates 75.33
Ladayu Consulting Group 69.33
TKE Engineers, Inc. 91
Transtech Engineers, Inc. 87
Z&K Consultants, Inc. 80
Following the scoring of each proposal, the top three highest scoring firms (TKE Engineers, Transtech Engineers, and Interwest Consulting Group) were invited to two in-person interviews. The first interview panel consisted of the Deputy Community Development Director, CIP Project Manager, and Public Works Superintendent. While the second interview panel consisted of the Deputy Community Development Director, CIP Project Manager, Public Works Maintenance Supervisor, and Finance Department Purchasing Manager. The interviews were evaluated based on the question topics and corresponding scores outlined in the following table:

Question Topic Maximum Points
Resource Management 5
Grant Expertise 5
Brownfield Redevelopment 5
Sustainability and Compliance 5
Community Engagement and Stakeholder 5
FEMA Funding and Disaster Recovery 5
City Engineer Availability 5
Total Score 35 = 100%
The following table indicates the average scores received by each firm:

Vendor Score (in percentage)
Transtech Engineers, Inc. 86.25
TKE Engineers, Inc. 74
Interwest Consulting Group 65.75
Based upon the evaluation and interview, it was determined that Transtech Engineers (highest score) was the most qualified firm that expressed the ability to sufficiently fulfill the City's engineering services needs. Among the firms interviewed, Transtech Engineers were the most prepared, delivering an interactive presentation and having the ability to answer all the questions. The proposed City Engineer, Michael Lloyd, has over 30 years of engineering experience and previously worked for the City of Moreno Valley for 18 years as Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director/City Engineer. Mr. Lloyd is a licensed civil engineer and licensed traffic engineer. The company has over 200 employees, providing some elasticity in the case of illnesses or prolonged time off by the consultant staff or if there is a need to increase staffing to complete important projects. In addition, Transtech employs experienced grant writers knowledgeable in finding, applying for, and securing grants. Transtech also has Coby Skye on board. As the former Deputy Director of Environmental Services for Los Angeles County Public Works, Mr. Skye, has several years of experience in landfill/Brownfield redevelopment, site remediation, disaster recovery, obtaining FEMA reimbursement, and obtaining FEMA Hazard Mitigation grants. The proposals for the Transtech Engineers and TKE Engineers, Inc. are attached (Transtech as exhibit E to Attachment No. 1 and TKE Engineers as Attachment No. 2).

As the City's Engineering consultant since 2019, Transtech has assisted the City in completing the following CIP projects per year:
2020:

Major Street Rehab of Cameron Avenue (Project No. 17003), completed in 2020 Pedestrian Improvements at Orange and Durness (Project No. 19027), completed in 2020 Pavement Management Program 2019 Update, completed in 2020 Cortez Parking Lot Rehabilitation (Project No. 19007), completed in 2020 Residential Street Rehab Annual Program FY 17-18 (Project No. 18032), completed in 2020

1. 2021:

Fire Station Parking Lot 4 Rehabilitation (Project No. 21034), completed in 2021 Shadow Oak Park Playground (Project No.21027), completed in 2021 Residential Street Rehab Annual Program FY 19-20 (Project No. 20011), completed in 2021 Restroom Renovation at Sr. Center (CDBG Funded), completed in 2021

2. 2022:

Cameron Park Restroom (Project No. 22024), completed in 2022 City Hall Restroom (Project No. 22023), completed in 2022 Shadow Oak Park Restroom Improvements (Project No. 21030), completed in 2022 Residential Street Rehab Annual Program FY 20-21 (Project No 21020), completed in 2022 Residential Street Rehab Annual Program FY 21-22 (Project No. 22005) (CDBG Funded), completed in 2022

3. Pedestrian & Vehicle Safety Improvements (Project No. 22004), completed in 2022 Cameron/Barranca Traffic Signal Improvements (Project No. 18040), completed in 2022 Cortez Park Improvements (Project No. 22007), completed in 2022 Sewer Main Replacement - Azusa Avenue and Citrus Avenue (Project No. 21011 & 21012), completed in 2022
Friendship Park - Park Improvements (Project No. 21035) (CDBG Funded), completed in 2022
Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) (Project No. 22025), completed in 2022 FY 21-22 Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety Improvements (Project No. 22004), completed in 2022
PalmView, Aroma & Walmerado Parks Playgrounds (Project No. 21005), completed in 2022 Lark Ellen and Grovecenter Pedestrian Improvements (Project No. 21007), completed in 2022 La Puente Road/Forecastle Traffic Signal Improvements (Project No. 21006), completed in 2022
Citrus Ave Rehabilitation (with City of Covina), completed in 2022 Sr. Center Sliding Door Replacement, completed in 2022
Fire Station No 1. Mechanical Building Rollup Door Replacement, completed in 2022 2023:

Azusa Sewer Lift Station Upgrade (Project No. 17022), completed in 2023 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter Repairs (Project No. 21014&15), completed in 2023 Sportsplex Baseball Field Maintenance (Project No 23011), completed in 2023 Dispatch Center New Roof (Project No. 21032), completed in 2023 Walmerado Park Restroom (Project No. 22026), completed in 2023 Pavement Management Program 2023 Update, completed in 2023 FY 22-23 Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety Improvements (Project No. 23027), completed in 2023
Residential Street Rehab Annual Program FY 22-23 (Project N. 23014), completed in 2023

4. 2024:

Sewer CIPP Lining at Glenview, Michelle, Azusa Ave (Project No. 24004), completed in 2024 Cortez Park Sports Field Lighting (Project No. 22016), completed in 2024 Southside sewer CIPP lining (Project No. 24004), completed in 2024

5. Projects Pending /Completed 2025
Residential Street Rehab Annual Program FY 23-24 (Project No. 24008), completed in 2025 Cortez Senior Center HVAC and Roof Replacement (Project No. 24009), completed in 2025 2024 Annual Concrete Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Repair Program (Project No. 21014 and 15), completed in 2025
Southside Sewer Main Replacement, Phase 2 (Project No. 24005) ADA Transition Plan (Project No. 22017)
Street Sweeping Signage Installation (Project No. 25015) Fire Station 1 Design (Project No. 23002)
Friendship Park Restroom and Park Improvements Design (Project No. 23006) Citywide Pedestrian and Vehicle Traffic Safety Improvements FY 24-25 (Project No. 23027) Residential Street Rehab Annual Program FY 24-25 (Project No. 25001) Cortez Park Pathway Lighting (Project No. 22015)
City Hall ADA Improvements Design (Project No. 22017)
Palmview Park Roof Replacement (Project No. 24008)
Citywide Pedestrian and Vehicle Traffic Safety Improvements FY 24-25 Phase 2 (Project No. 22004)
2024 Annual Concrete Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Repair Program Phase 2 (Project No. 21014 and 15)
Del Norte Dog Park Design (Project No. 24001)
Trash Capture Device Installation
Citrus at Cameron Signal Design (Project No. 23010)

6. In addition to providing day-to-day engineering services, Transtech Engineers, Inc. has played a critical role in helping the City secure competitive state and federal grant funding to advance high-priority role in helping the City secure competitive state and federal grant funding to advance high-priority infrastructure and safety projects. Their technical expertise and familiarity with funding programs have significantly increased the City’s ability to pursue and obtain external resources—ultimately reducing reliance on the General Fund and expediting much-needed community improvements.

To date, Transtech has assisted the City in securing over $20.9 million in competitive grants, including:

Grant
Program Project Description FundingType
Funding
Type
ATP Cycle
6 Citywide Pedestrian Safety
Improvements
Federal $2.6M
HSIP
Cycle 10
Traffic Signal Improvements at
10 Intersections
State $3.8M
HSIP
Cycle 12
Traffic Signal Improvements at
10 Intersections
State $5.0M
LRSP Local Road Safety Plan State $0.1M
CPF/CDS Azusa Avenue Pedestrian
ADA & Signal Synchronization
Federal $7.0M
ATP Cycle
7 West Covina Pedestrian
Improvements
Federal $2.4M
Transtech has also assisted the City in obtaining recognition from the American Public Works Association (APWA). The City was presented with the following APWA Building Excellence Shaping Tomorrow (BEST) awards:
2022 APWA Award-Winning Park Project for Friendship Park (Category: Recreation and Athletic Facilities - new, renovated, or modernized parks, outdoor theaters and amphitheaters, playgrounds, sports facilities, and fields, nature trails, and aquatic facilities) 2024 APWA Award-Winning Park Project for Cortez Park Sports Field Lighting (Category: Facilities) Potential for City Employees Staffing the Engineering Division Per the City Council's direction, staff evaluated the feasibility and cost implications of staffing the Engineering Division internally for day-to-day operations. Based on the Division’s core operational needs, the following five full-time positions would be the minimum necessary to operate the engineering division:

Title Min Base Annual Salary Max Base Annual Salary
Civil Associate Engineer $71,510 $96,547
Assistant City Engineer $114,408 $143,941
Bldg/Engineering Permit Technician $48,604 $59,081
Inspector $61,212 $74,397
Management Analyst $57,984 $78,252
Total $481,283 $607,255
This staffing model represents base salary costs only. It does not include mandatory employer-paid benefits such as health insurance, retirement contributions, payroll taxes, and other overhead, which would significantly increase the City’s total financial obligation. Additionally, onboarding a full in-house team would generate long-term pension liabilities and reduce flexibility to scale staffing in response to fluctuating permit volumes.

It is important to note that even with a fully staffed in-house Engineering Division, the City would still require contracted support for:

On-call Engineering services to assist with plan reviews and inspections during peak periods or specialized projects.

Traffic Engineering services for expert analysis and review that require licensed traffic engineering professionals and specialized expertise not typically retained in-house.

The table below provides an overview of the City’s expenditures under the current agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc., by fiscal year:

Category FYE
2020
FYE
2021 FYE 2022 FYE2023
FYE
2024
FYE 2025 thru
Nov.

General Engineering 120,200 143,402 508,227 332,598 371,656 136,564 Planning 22,366 12,059 11,455 8,332
Streets 40,067 47,801 82,460 45,469 76,829 48,134
Traffic Engineering 480,802 573,608 714,164 310,356 471,851 138,960 Total $641,069 $764,810 $1,327,217 $700,482 $931,792 $331,990 Total Less Traffic
Engineering $160,267 $191,203 $613,053 $390,126 $459,941 $193,029 When excluding Traffic Engineering services (which would still be required even with internal staffing), the City’s average annual cost for general and permit-related Engineering services for the past 5 years is approximately $363,000 - a figure significantly lower than the minimum base salary cost ($481,283) for hiring internal staff, even before accounting for benefits and pension liabilities.

Contracting with an engineering consultant offers the City several key advantages:

Cost Efficiency: The current model remains more affordable than maintaining full-time City staff, especially when factoring in benefits and pension obligations.

Scalability: Staffing levels can be adjusted more easily in response to fluctuating development and permit activity, avoiding overstaffing during slow periods.

Access to Expertise: Consultants provide a breadth of expertise, including specialized services like traffic engineering and plan review support, which would be costly and impractical to maintain in-house.

For these reasons, continuing to utilize consultant services remains the most prudent, cost-effective, and flexible approach for the City's Engineering Division at this time.

Staff recommends that the City Council award the RFP to Transtech Engineers and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Transtech Engineers, in such final form as approved by the City Attorney.

LEGAL REVIEW:

The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the attached draft of the agreement and approved it as to form and will approve the final form of the agreement prior to execution.

OPTIONS:

The City Council has the following options:

1. Approve staff's recommendation; or

2. Provide alternative direction.

Prepared by: Jo-Anne Burns, Deputy Community Development Director Fiscal Impact
FISCAL IMPACT:

Transtech has proposed a fee schedule of hourly rates. Per their proposal, the proposed rates are Transtech has proposed a fee schedule of hourly rates. Per their proposal, the proposed rates are average ranges, negotiable and can be adjusted to establish a fee for each assignment based on the specific project’s scope, when such projects are identified by the City. They have also proposed to automatically increase fees on July 1st each year by the percentage change Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim California Consumer Price Index-All Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”) for the preceding twelve-month period as calculated for February by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics and published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. The draft agreement provides for CPI increases commencing July 1, 2026, and requires Transtech to provide the City notice of the proposed rate increases by June 1 of the year the increases will take effect. The draft agreement limits annual CPI increases to 3.5%.

Engineering services are paid from various funds including the General Fund, Proposition C, Gas Tax, and Sewer Maintenance. Below is the FY2024-25 Budget, expenditures through November 2024 and current balance by Fund.

Fund Budget FYE 2025 YTD Balance
General Fund  136,100 122,265 13,835
Proposition C  506,000 138,960 367,040
Gas Tax  50,000 48,134 1,866
Sewer Maintenance  123,700 22,630 101,070
Total $815,800 $331,990 $483,811
Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - Professional Services Agreement
Attachment No. 2 - TKE Proposal
CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Maintain Good Intergovernmental Relations Enhance City Image and Effectiveness
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CITY OF WEST COVINA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH
TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC.

FOR

CITY ENGINEERING, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING, GRANT WRITING AND ADMINISTRATION,

AND GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of April 16, 2025 (“Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF WEST COVINA, a municipal corporation (“City”), and TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC., a California corporation (“Consultant”).

RECITALS
A. City proposes to utilize the services of Consultant as an independent contractor to City to provide City Engineering, traffic engineering, grant writing and administration, and general engineering services, as more fully described herein; and B. Consultant represents that it has that degree of specialized expertise contemplated within California Government Code Section 37103, and holds all necessary licenses to practice and perform the services herein contemplated; and
C. City and Consultant desire to contract for the specific services described in Exhibit “A” and desire to set forth their rights, duties and liabilities in connection with the services to be performed; and
D. No official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the provisions of Sections 1090-1092 of the California Government Code, in the subject matter of this Agreement; and
E. Consultant responded to the City’s Request for Proposals dated August 12, 2024, incorporated via this reference as if fully set forth herein, and Consultant’s response to the Request for Proposals was a material inducement to the City ultimately entering into this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:

1.0. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT

1.1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the professional services described in the Scope of Services, attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” and Consultant’s Proposal, attached hereto as Exhibit “B,” both incorporated herein.

1.2. Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel experienced in their respective fields and in a manner consistent with the standards of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by professional consultants in similar fields and circumstances in accordance with sound professional practices. Consultant also warrants that it is familiar with all laws that may affect its ATTACHMENT NO. 1
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performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect Consultant’s performance of this Agreement. Consultant shall keep itself informed of State and Federal laws and regulations which in any manner affect those employed by it or in any way affect the performance of its service pursuant to this Agreement. The Consultant shall at all times observe and comply with all such laws and regulations. City officers and employees shall not be liable at law or in equity for any claims or damages occurring as a result of failure of the Consultant to comply with this section.

1.3. Performance to Satisfaction of City. Consultant agrees to perform all the work to the reasonable satisfaction of the City. Evaluations of the work will be conducted by the City Manager or his or her designee. If the quality of work is not satisfactory, City in its discretion has the right to:
(a) Meet with Consultant to review the quality of the work and resolve the matters of concern;
(b) Require Consultant to repeat the work at no additional fee until it is satisfactory; and/or
(c) Terminate the Agreement as hereinafter set forth.

1.4. Warranty. Consultant warrants that it shall perform the services required by this Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws, including, but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers’ compensation; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the services required under this Agreement.

1.5. Non-Discrimination. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall not engage in, nor permit its agents to engage in, discrimination in employment of persons because of their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decisionmaking, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or veteran or military status, except as permitted pursuant to Section 12940 of the California Government Code.

1.6. Non-Exclusive Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that City may enter into agreements with other consultants for services similar to the services that are subject to this Agreement or may have its own employees perform services similar to those services contemplated by this Agreement.

1.7. Confidentiality. Employees of Consultant in the course of their duties may have access to financial, accounting, statistical, and personnel data of private individuals and employees of City. Consultant covenants that all data, documents, discussion, or other information developed or received by Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Consultant without written authorization by City. City shall grant such authorization if disclosure is required by law. All City data shall be returned to City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant’s covenant under this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

1.8. Public Records Act Disclosure. Consultant has been advised and is aware that this Agreement and all reports, documents, information and data, including, but not limited to, 3 Transtech Engineers, Inc.

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computer tapes, discs or files furnished or prepared by Consultant, or any of its subcontractors, pursuant to this Agreement and provided to City may be subject to public disclosure as required by the California Public Records Act (California Government Code Section 7920.000 et seq.).

Exceptions to public disclosure may be those documents or information that qualify as trade secrets, as that term is defined in California Government Code Section 7924.510, and of which Consultant informs City of such trade secret. The City will endeavor to maintain as confidential all information obtained by it that is designated as a trade secret. The City shall not, in any way, be liable or responsible for the disclosure of any trade secret including, without limitation, those records so marked if disclosure is deemed to be required by law or by order of the court.

2.0. COMPENSATION AND BILLING

2.1. Compensation. Consultant shall be paid in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit “B.”

2.2. Annual Rate Increases. Commencing on July 1, 2026, Consultant may increase Consultant’s hourly rates on an annual basis in an amount equal to the 12-month percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, provided that no annual increase to the hourly rates shall exceed three and one-half percent (3.5%). The change in CPIU will be calculated based on the 12-month percentage change in CPI-U from February to February. If Consultant desires to increase the hourly rates as set forth herein, Consultant shall provide written notice to the City on or before June 1, which notice shall include reference to the CPI index, the percentage change in the CPI-U, and the revised hourly rates based on such CPI increase. If written notice is submitted as required herein, the annual increase will go into effect on July 1. No increase to the hourly rates will be retroactive.

2.3. Additional Services. Consultant shall not receive compensation for any services provided outside the scope of services specified in the Consultant’s Proposal unless the City, prior to Consultant performing the additional services, approves such additional services in writing. It is specifically understood that oral requests and/or approvals of such additional services or additional compensation shall be barred and are unenforceable. Should the City request in writing additional services that increase the Scope of Services, an additional fee based upon the Consultant’s standard hourly rates shall be paid to the Consultant for such additional services.

2.4. Method of Billing. Consultant may submit invoices to the City for approval on a progress basis, but no more often than once a month. Said invoice shall be based on the total of all Consultant’s services which have been completed to City’s sole satisfaction. City shall pay Consultant’s invoice within forty-five (45) days from the date City receives said invoice. Each invoice shall describe in detail the services performed, the date of performance, and the associated time for completion. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be designated as “Additional Services” and shall identify the number of the authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices.

2.5. Records and Audits. Records of Consultant’s services relating to this Agreement shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be made available to City for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient times from the Effective Date until three (3) years after the termination or expiration of this Agreement. 4 Transtech Engineers, Inc.

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3.0. TERM AND TERMINATION

3.1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a period of two (2) years, ending on April 15, 2027, unless previously terminated as provided herein or as otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties. Thereafter, this Agreement may be extended for a maximum of three (3) successive one (1) year periods. Such extensions, if any, will be evidenced by a written amendment to this Agreement.

3.2. Notice of Termination. The City reserves and has the right and privilege of canceling, suspending or abandoning the execution of all or any part of the work contemplated by this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time, by providing at least fifteen (15) days prior written notice to Consultant. In the event of such termination, Consultant shall immediately stop rendering services under this Agreement unless directed otherwise by the City. If the City suspends, terminates or abandons a portion of this Agreement such suspension, termination or abandonment shall not make void or invalidate the remainder of this Agreement.

If the Consultant defaults in the performance of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, it shall have ten (10) days after service upon it of written notice of such default in which to cure the default by rendering a satisfactory performance. In the event that the Consultant fails to cure its default within such period of time, the City shall have the right, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to terminate this Agreement without further notice and without prejudice to any other remedy to which it may be entitled to at law, in equity, or under this Agreement.

The City also shall have the right, notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, to terminate this Agreement, at its option and without prejudice to any other remedy to which it may be entitled to at law, in equity, or under this Agreement, immediately upon service of written notice of termination on the Consultant, if the latter should:
(a) Be adjudged a bankrupt;
(b) Become insolvent or have a receiver of its assets or property appointed because of insolvency;
(c) Make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; (d) Default in the performance of any obligation or payment of any indebtedness under this Agreement;
(e) Suffer any judgment against it to remain unsatisfied or unbonded of record for thirty (30) days or longer; or
(f) Institute or suffer to be instituted any procedures for reorganization or rearrangement of its affairs.

3.3. Compensation. In the event of termination, City shall pay Consultant for reasonable costs incurred and professional services satisfactorily performed up to and including the effective date of the City’s written notice of termination, within forty-five (45) days after the effective date of the notice of termination or the final invoice of the Consultant, whichever occurs last. Compensation for work in progress shall be prorated based on the percentage of work 5 Transtech Engineers, Inc.

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completed as of the effective date of termination in accordance with the fees set forth herein.

3.4. Documents. In the event of termination of this Agreement, all documents prepared by Consultant in its performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, finished or unfinished design, development and construction documents, data studies, drawings, maps and reports, shall be delivered to the City within ten (10) days of the effective date of the notice of termination, at no cost to City.

4.0. INSURANCE

4.1. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain, maintain, and keep in full force and effect during the life of this Agreement all of the following minimum scope of insurance coverages with an insurance company authorized to do business in California, with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII, and approved by City:
(a) Commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence, Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) general aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. The policy must include contractual liability that has not been amended. Any endorsement restricting standard ISO “insured contract” language will not be accepted.
(b) Automobile insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01 covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non-owned, or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit for each accident. (c) Workers’ compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with a limit of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per accident for bodily injury or disease. Consultant agrees to waive, and to obtain endorsements from its workers’ compensation insurer waiving subrogation rights under its workers’ compensation insurance policy against the City, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by Consultant for the City and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise under their workers’ compensation insurance policies.

By execution of this Agreement, the Consultant certifies as follows:

I am aware of, and will comply with, Section 3700 of the California Labor Code, requiring every employer to be insured against liability of Workers’ Compensation or to undertake self-insurance before commencing any of the work.

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and shall furnish a Certificate of Insurance to the City before execution of this Agreement by the City. The City, its officers and employees shall not be responsible for any claims in law or equity occasioned by failure of the consultant to comply with this section.
(d) Professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance that covers the services to be performed in connection with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per claim and in the aggregate. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the Effective Date of this Agreement and Consultant agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than three (3) years after completion of the services required by this Agreement.

If the Consultant maintains higher limits or has broader coverage than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to all coverage, and to the higher limits maintained by the Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.

4.2. Endorsements. The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
(a) Additional Insureds: The City of West Covina and its elected and appointed boards, officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers are additional insureds with respect to: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the Consultant pursuant to its contract with the City; products and completed operations of the Consultant; premises owned, occupied or used by the Consultant; automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by the Consultant.
(b) Notice of Cancelation: Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice to the City. (c) Primary Coverage: The Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City of West Covina, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers. Any other insurance maintained by the City of West Covina shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance provided by this policy.
(d) Waiver of Subrogation: Consultant hereby grants to City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Consultant may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance.

Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
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(f) Coverage Applies Separately: The Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.

4.3. Deductible or Self Insured Retention. If any of such policies provide for a deductible or self-insured retention to provide such coverage, the amount of such deductible or self-insured retention shall be approved in advance by City. The City may require the Consultant to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention. The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or City.

4.4. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide to City certificates of insurance showing the insurance coverages and required endorsements described above, in a form and content approved by City, prior to performing any services under this Agreement. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.

4.5. Non-limiting. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way the indemnification provision contained in this Agreement.

5.0. GENERAL PROVISIONS

5.1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to any matter referenced herein and supersedes any and all other prior writings and oral negotiations. This Agreement may be modified only in writing, and signed by the parties in interest at the time of such modification.

5.2. Representatives. The City Manager or his or her designee shall be the representative of City for purposes of this Agreement and may issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of the City, called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement.

Consultant shall designate a representative for purposes of this Agreement who shall be authorized to issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of Consultant called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement.

5.3. Key Personnel. It is the intent of both parties to this Agreement that Consultant shall make available the professional services of Michael Lloyd, Ahmad Ansari, Jana Robbins, Okan Demirci, Brian Cervantes, Bahman Janka, Ali Zaghari, David Ragland, Robert Quintero, Michael Ackerman, John Oskoui, Jeffrey Kao, and Melissa Demirci, who shall coordinate directly with City. Any substitution of key personnel must be approved in advance in writing by City’s Representative.

5.4. Notices. Any notices, documents, correspondence or other communications concerning this Agreement or the work hereunder may be provided by personal delivery, Email or by U.S. mail. If by U.S. mail, it shall be addressed as set forth below and placed in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, and deposited in the United States Postal Service. Such communication shall be deemed served or delivered: (a) at the time of delivery if such 8 Transtech Engineers, Inc.

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communication is sent by personal delivery; (b) one (1) business day after the Email is sent if such communication is sent by Email, provided that no delivery failure notification has been received; and (c) 72 hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail as reflected by the official U.S. postmark if such communication is sent through regular United States mail.

IF TO CONSULTANT: IF TO CITY:

Transtech Engineers, Inc.
13367 Benson Avenue
Chino, CA 91790
City of West Covina
1444 West Garvey Ave. South
West Covina, CA 91790
Tel: (909) 595-8599 Tel: (626) 939-8422
Email: [email protected]
Attn: Ahmad Ansari
Email: [email protected]
Attn: Jo-Anne Burns

5.5. Attorneys’ Fees. If litigation is brought by any party in connection with this Agreement against another party, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms, conditions, or provisions hereof.

5.6. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties hereto agree that the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in Los Angeles County, California.

5.7. Assignment. Consultant shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign, transfer, sublet or encumber all or any part of Consultant’s interest in this Agreement without City’s prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, subletting or encumbrance shall be void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and cause for termination of this Agreement.

Regardless of City’s consent, no subletting or assignment shall release Consultant of Consultant’s obligation to perform all other obligations to be performed by Consultant hereunder for the term of this Agreement.

5.8. Indemnification and Hold Harmless.
(a) General Indemnification. Other than in the performance of design professional services, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to defend, with counsel of City’s choosing, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents and employees, at Consultant’s sole expense, from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, suits or other legal proceedings brought against the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents and employees arising out of the performance of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, of the work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall apply without any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and shall be required whenever any claim, action, complaint, or suit asserts as its basis 9 Transtech Engineers, Inc.

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the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action, complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents and employees based upon the work performed by the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors under this Agreement, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of the City. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions contained either in the City’s specifications or Consultant’s Proposal, which shall be of no force and effect.
(b) Indemnification for Design Professional Services. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to defend, with counsel of City’s choosing, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents and employees, at Consultant’s sole expense, from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, suits or other legal proceedings brought against the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents and employees arising out of, pertaining to, or relating to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, in the performance of design professional services under this Agreement by a “design professional,” as such term is defined in California Civil Code section 2782.8(c). The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall apply without any advance showing of negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and shall be required whenever any claim, action, complaint, or suit asserts as its basis the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors, and/or whenever any claim, action, complaint or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents and employees based upon such negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct, whether or not the Consultant, its employees, and/or authorized subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification of the City for claims, actions, complaints or suits arising out of the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of the City. In no event shall the cost to defend charged to Consultant exceed Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault. However, notwithstanding the previous sentence, in the event one or more defendants is unable to pay its share of defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the business, Consultant shall meet and confer with other parties regarding unpaid defense costs. This provision shall supersede and replace all other indemnity provisions contained either in the City’s specifications or Consultant’s Proposal, which shall be of no force and effect.

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performance resulting from acts beyond the reasonable control of the party or parties. Such acts shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God, fire, strikes, material shortages, compliance with laws or regulations, riots, acts of war, or any other conditions beyond the reasonable control of a party. If a delay beyond the control of the Consultant is encountered, a time extension may be mutually agreed upon in writing by the City and the Consultant. The Consultant shall present documentation satisfactory to the City to substantiate any request for a time extension.

5.10. Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act on behalf of City as an agent.

Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant’s employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of City. Consultant shall secure, at its sole expense, and be responsible for any and all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability Insurance Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for Consultant and its officers, agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required, in connection with the services to be performed hereunder. Consultant shall indemnify and hold City harmless from any and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against City by reason of the independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to indemnify and hold City harmless from any failure of Consultant to comply with the applicable worker’s compensation laws. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of Consultant’s failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this paragraph.

5.11. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.

Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.

5.12. Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to Consultant’s performance or services rendered under this Agreement, Consultant shall render any reasonable assistance and cooperation which City might require.

5.13. Ownership of Documents. All findings, reports, documents, information and data including, but not limited to, computer tapes or discs, files and tapes furnished or prepared by Consultant or any of its subcontractors in the course of performance of this Agreement, shall be 11 Transtech Engineers, Inc.

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and remain the sole property of City. Consultant agrees that any such documents or information shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior consent of City. Any use of such documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement, and any use of incomplete documents, shall be at the sole risk of City and without liability or legal exposure to Consultant. City shall indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising out of or resulting from City’s use of such documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement or use of incomplete documents furnished by Consultant. Consultant shall deliver to City any findings, reports, documents, information, data, in any form, including but not limited to, computer tapes, discs, files audio tapes or any other related items as requested by City or its authorized representative, at no additional cost to the City. Consultant or Consultant’s agents shall execute such documents as may be necessary from time to time to confirm City’s ownership of the copyright in such documents.

5.14. Electronic Safeguards. Consultant shall identify reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks to the privacy and security of personal information that could result in the unauthorized disclosure, misuse, alteration, destruction or other compromise of the information.

Consultant shall regularly assess the sufficiency of any safeguards and information security awareness training in place to control reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks, and evaluate and adjust those safeguards in light of the assessment.

5.15. Economic Interest Statement. Consultant hereby acknowledges that pursuant to California Government Code Section 87300 and the Conflict of Interest Code adopted by City, Consultant is designated in said Conflict of Interest Code and is therefore required to file an Economic Interest Statement (Form 700) with the City Clerk, for each employee providing advice under this Agreement, prior to the commencement of work, unless waived by the City Manager.

5.16. Conflict of Interest. Consultant and its officers, employees, associates and subconsultants, if any, will comply with all conflict of interest statutes of the State of California applicable to Consultant’s services under this agreement, including, but not limited to, the Political Reform Act of 1974 (California Government Code Section 81000, et seq.) and California Government Code Sections 1090-1092. Consultant covenants that none of Consultant’s officers or principals have any interest in, or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which will conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the services hereunder, including in any manner in violation of the Political Reform Act. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having such interest shall be used by Consultant as an officer, employee, agent, or subconsultant. Consultant further covenants that Consultant has not contracted with nor is performing any services, directly or indirectly, with any developer(s) and/or property owner(s) and/or firm(s) and/or partnership(s) owning property in the City and further covenants and agrees that Consultant and/or its subconsultants shall provide no service or enter into any agreement or agreements with a/any developer(s) and/or property owner(s) and/or firm(s) and/or partnership(s) owning property in the City prior to the completion of the work under this Agreement.

5.17. Prohibited Employment. Consultant will not employ any regular employee of City while this Agreement is in effect.

5.18. Order of Precedence. In the event of an inconsistency in this Agreement and any of the attached Exhibits, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. If, and to the extent this Agreement incorporates by reference any provision of any document, such provision shall be 12 Transtech Engineers, Inc.

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deemed a part of this Agreement. Nevertheless, if there is any conflict among the terms and conditions of this Agreement and those of any such provision or provisions so incorporated by reference, this Agreement shall govern over the document referenced.

5.19. Costs. Each party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation and negotiation of this Agreement and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as expressly provided herein.

5.20. No Third Party Beneficiary Rights. This Agreement is entered into for the sole benefit of City and Consultant and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this Agreement.

5.21. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

5.22. Construction. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement and have had an adequate opportunity to review each and every provision of the Agreement and submit the same to counsel or other consultants for review and comment. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

5.23. Amendments. Only a writing executed by the parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.

5.24. Waiver. The delay or failure of either party at any time to require performance or compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy in respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

5.25. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable in any circumstance, such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending provision in any other circumstance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the value of this Agreement, based upon the substantial benefit of the bargain for any party, is materially impaired, which determination made by the presiding court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction shall be binding, then both parties agree to substitute such provision(s) through good faith negotiations.

5.26. Counterparts and Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and may be executed by electronic signatures. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Agreement by a .pdf data file or other scanned executed counterpart by email shall be equally as effective as delivery of a manually 13 Transtech Engineers, Inc.

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executed counterpart of this Agreement. Each duplicate and counterpart shall be equally admissible in evidence, and each shall fully bind each party who has executed it. The parties waive all right to challenge the admissibility or authenticity of this Agreement in a court of law based solely on the absence of an original signature.

5.27. Corporate Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said parties and that by doing so the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.

5.28. Taxpayer Identification Number. Consultant shall provide City with a complete Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification, Form W9, as issued by the Internal Revenue Service.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.

CITY OF WEST COVINA,
A municipal corporation
__________________________________ Date: __________________________ Paulina Morales
City Manager

CONSULTANT
__________________________________ Date: __________________________ Allen “Ali” Cayir
President
__________________________________ Date: __________________________ Sybil Cayir
Secretary
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Lisa Sherrick
Assistant City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________
Thomas P. Duarte
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE:
__________________________________
Maria-Luisa Olea
Risk Management

EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES
In general, the consultant shall perform professional municipal engineering services, traffic engineering services, grant writing/application and administration services, project management services, engineering support, permit administration, and plan check. The scope of work includes, but shall not be limited to, the following:

City Engineer Services

1. Manage plan review and inspection services for all public right-of-way encroachment permits to confirm compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, policies, standards, and best practices. Such permits may include construction work; construction or vehicle operations; oversize vehicles; street closures; temporary storage of vehicles, storage pods, trash bins, or other objects; news racks; and ongoing encroachment by awnings, sidewalk dining, etc. Services will include but may not be limited to the following:
• Receiving/processing permit applications, assessing permit fees, and issuing permits
• Performing pre-work inspections as needed to evaluate existing conditions • Reviewing plans and specifications
• Writing corrections and redlining of plans
• Determining appropriate conditions to impose on permits • Determining whether a traffic control plan is required and reviewing such plans • Performing regular inspections of ongoing work and inspections of completed work to ensure compliance with approved plans and permit conditions • Maintaining regular communication with the applicant, job superintendent, or other project representatives as needed

2. Maintain a communication channel for applicants and job superintendents to communicate directly with the public works inspector via telephone, and/or with the city engineer on behalf of the inspector. Provide continuity of inspection services through project completion.

3. Provide a public works inspector presence at City Hall and within the City as necessary to adequately inspect ongoing work in the public right-of-way and address issues as they arise.

4. Provide plan review of grading, drainage, and improvement plans for private and public development projects. Services will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Receiving/processing permit applications, assessing permit fees, and issuing permits
• Reviewing plans and specifications
• Writing corrections and redlining of plans
• Determining appropriate conditions to impose on permits • Providing pick-up and delivery of plans at City Hall and maintaining a log of plans in process and their status accessible at any time by City staff • Learning and effectively utilizing the City’s cloud-based software for permit issuance and tracking

5. Provide plan review of plans submitted for planning or zoning review for public works issues. This may include conceptual or preliminary plans, architectural plans, site plans, and preliminary grading plans. Services will include but are not limited to the following:
• Reviewing project applications, plans, and related documents • Identifying major public works issues to be addressed through the planning process prior to plan check submittal including but not limited to grading, off-site improvements, and traffic
• Writing conditions of approval related to public works issues to be imposed on the project through the planning process
• Providing pick-up and delivery of plans at City Hall and maintaining a log of plans in process and their status accessible at any time by City staff • Learning and effectively utilizing the City’s permitting software for permit issuance and tracking

6. Provide review of projects submitted under the Subdivision Map Act and related provisions of the West Covina Municipal Code. This includes but may not be limited to tentative and final maps, lot mergers, lot line adjustments, certificates of compliance, dedications, vacations, and easements. Services will include but are not limited to the following:
• Reviewing applications, maps, legal descriptions, deeds, and related documents • Providing redline documents and writing corrections
• Writing conditions of approval to be imposed on tentative maps • Providing pick-up and delivery of documents at City Hall and maintaining a log of reviews in process and their status accessible at any time by City staff • Learning and effectively utilizing the City’s permitting software for project tracking

7. Provide city engineering services, including but not limited to the following:
• Attend meetings with City staff, public officials, developers, contractors, and the public as needed
• Attend Commission and City Council meetings as needed • Represent the City as its city engineer while interfacing with the public and other agencies including but not limited to Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Southern California Edison, and the water purveyors that serve the City • Serve as the primary liaison to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works for technical and policy issues
• Review documents and reports from other agencies pertaining to West Covina infrastructure or public works matters and provide recommendations to staff on appropriate responses or actions
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to City staff on public works and engineering laws, policies, procedures, and best practices including but not limited to the California Public Contract Code, Streets and Highways Code, and Subdivision Map Act
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to field staff regarding infrastructure and maintenance issues

8. Provide “City Engineer” presence at City Hall, anticipated at 16 hours a week, with a consistent schedule agreed upon by the selected firm and the City. Hours may be adjusted over time depending on project volume and workload. While in the office, the City Engineer will be expected to provide internal and external customer service, including seeing customers at the counter, meeting with City staff, and taking phone calls.

9. Assist Capital Improvement Project Manager in project and contract management services for public works projects and other select capital improvement projects to be determined.

Services will include but are not limited to the following:
• Prepare project plans, bid specifications, and Notice Inviting Bids • Conduct pre-bid meetings
• Respond to inquiries and prepare addendums to bid specifications as needed • Prepare staff reports and other documents as may be needed for contract approval • Monitor labor compliance
• Prepare contract change orders
• Review project invoices for accuracy and contract compliance • Prepare staff reports and other documents as may be needed for project acceptance
• Maintain all project documents and files on behalf of City • When applicable, work with City’s grant administrator on grant-funded projects to prepare additional paperwork as necessary for grant compliance

10. Assist Capital Improvement Project Manager in project management and manage consultant contracts for public works services, such as updating plans or preparing studies beyond this scope of services. Services will include but are not limited to the following:
• Prepare and distribute RFPs or RFQs
• Evaluate proposals submitted and interview consultants as needed • Negotiate price and contract terms with consultant on behalf of City • Prepare staff reports and other documents as may be needed for contract approval • Direct consultant work, serve as liaison with consultant, and review work product • Monitor work and progress and review invoices to ensure consistency with project budget and schedule

11. Advise City staff as to grants or other funding available for public works projects and, when so directed, initiate and prepare applications for such funding or grants.

12. Assist the City in processing grant applications and administration of awarded grants.

13. Monitor trends, legislation, and standard practices and advise the Community Development Director on appropriate codes, policies, procedures, and practices to adopt.

14. Coordinate, consult, and provide input to other departments and agencies as may be required, including but not limited to planning, building, code compliance, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, the City’s consultant for building and safety services, the City’s consultant for NPDES compliance, and utility providers.

15. Prepare, implement, and enforce policies and procedures.

16. In the event of a local, regional, or national emergency or disaster, provide engineering and public works plan review and inspection services as required to appropriately respond to the emergency, including after regular business hours.

17. Provide any other services as may be necessary for administration and enforcement of the California Public Contract Code, Streets and Highways Code, Subdivision Map Act, applicable provisions of the West Covina Municipal Code, and any other codes pertaining to public works and engineering matters.

Traffic Engineering Services
Provide traffic engineering services, including but not limited to the following:
• Review and provide comments on traffic impact studies prepared by other consultants for development projects
• Review and provide comments on proposed development projects pertaining to traffic issues including but not limited to traffic impacts, site access and circulation, and parking • Prepare conditions of approval for projects
• Review and provide engineering judgement on traffic safety issues raised by City staff, the Traffic Committee, and the public
• Conduct traffic reviews and prepare reports with recommendations for issues including but not limited to stop sign warrants, crosswalk installation and removal, traffic calming, speed surveys, accident histories, and other general traffic safety and related issues • Prepare and make presentations to the Traffic Committee and City Council regarding traffic reviews and recommendations
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works for traffic signal timing and maintenance, striping, signs, and other traffic issues On-Call Engineering Services
Provide municipal engineering services on an “on-call” or “as needed” basis for various duties assigned by Community Development Director and/or Deputy Community Development Director.

Services may include but are not limited to the following:
• General consulting and technical advice
• Private development application reviews
• Infrastructure design, construction and/or operation
• Assistance with the Capital Improvement Program
• Reviewing and certifying design plans, specifications and cost estimates for City capital projects
• Performing the lead role in the engineering review, coordination and technical administration of assessment districts and bond issue projects to provide coordinated and cost-effective project
• Reviewing private development construction plans, mapping and projects for compliance with City adopted design standards, subdivision standards and Building Code and related work as required
• Assisting the City in processing Federal, State and regional permits • Assisting the City with processing grant applications • Miscellaneous engineering tasks, feasibility studies, investigations, and other duties as directed by the Community Development Director and/or Deputy Community Development Director
• Assist in the new permit processing software (Accela) conversion process.

EXHIBIT B
CONSULTANT’S PROPOSAL
Proposal
RFP No. 2024-15
City Engineering
Traffic Engineering
Grant Writing/Administration
On-Call General Engineering
Services
Submitted To
City of WEST COVINA
Attn.: Stephanie Sikkema
Finance Director
Submitted on PlanetBids
www.transtech.org
855.595.2495 (toll-free)
Submitted By
TRANSTECH Engineers, Inc.

Contact Person:

Ahmad Ansari, PE, Principal
E: [email protected]
C: 949-702-5612; O: 909-595-8599
Our proposal is prepared in the format required in RFP Section 8. PROPOSAL FORMAT, which contains proposal SECTIONS listed below in the same order as specified in the RFP.

SECTIONS (As specified In the RFP Section 8. PROPOSAL FORMAT) Page No.

1. COVER LETTER (per RFP, limited to 1 page) 1

2. PROJECT SUMMARY SECTION 2
2a. Understanding of RFP and City 2
2b. Scope of Services 6

3. METHODOLOGY SECTION 9

4. FEE SCHEDULE 18

5. EXCLUDED OR SUBCONTRACTED SERVICES 19

6. LIST OF SIMILAR SERVICES COMPLETED 20

6.a. Examples of Similar Service and Projects 20

6.b. Highlights of Transtech’s Engineering Services to City of West Covina since 2019 26

6.c. Transtech’s Commitment to the City of West Covina and Community Engagement 29

6.1. FIRM AND PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS (Section added per Q&A Set 1) 34

6.1a.Firm Qualifications 34

6.1b.Staff Qualifications 37

6.1b.1. Staffing Approach 37

6.1b.2. Staff Qualifications 37

6.1b.3. Key Staff Organization Chart 39

6.1b.4. Staff Resumes 40

7. REFERENCES 53
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this Proposal. Should you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact the undersigned.

Sincerely,
Ahmad Ansari, PE, Principal E: [email protected]; C: 949-702-5612; O: 909-595-8599 September 18, 2024
City of WEST COVINA
Attn.: Stephanie Sikkema, Finance Director
Submitted on PlanetBids
Technical Proposal, RFP. No. 2024-15
City Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Grant Writing/Administration, On-Call General Engineering Services Dear Ms. Sikkema:

Transtech is pleased to submit this Proposal for the subject services.

Established in 1989, Transtech (a California Corporation) is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm. Transtech has been in business for 35 years.

Transtech has a large pool of well experienced staff and resources readily available to provide requested services, and respond to requests in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Our staff and resources include approximately 200 staff. including building officials, plan checkers, inspectors, permit technicians, engineers, project managers, designers, inspectors, construction managers, traffic and transportation analysts, technicians, support personnel.

We are providing municipal services to approximately 90 public agencies, including serving as Contract City Engineer and City Traffic Engineer for many agencies in San Gabriel Valley.

Our multi-disciplinary service capabilities include:
• City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Development Review, Public Works Engineering, Plan Check, Inspection
• Civil Engineering,
• Staff Augmentation
• CIP Program and Construction Management and Inspection • Grant Writing and Federally Funded Project Management • Labor Compliance, CDBG Project Management
• Building & Safety Services, Building Inspection, Plan Check, Building Evaluations, City Building Official, Code Enforcement
• Planning Support
• Traffic and Transportation Planning and Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Surveying, Mapping, ALTA, ROW Eng
We have extensive experience working with Public Agencies/Cities in similar assignments. We are accustomed to working with governmental agencies, and have a good understanding of public agency issues, procedures, and policies. Several of our staff members are former City Engineers, Public Works Directors.

We have extensive experience in working with Caltrans. One of our Staff Member is former Dep. Dir. of Caltrans Distr. 7 (LA).

We have extensive experience in working with METRO. Currently, we are managing 710 Mobility Improvement Projects funded by METRO Measure R for the Cities of Alhambra and Rosemead, which has total funding of over $200m.

We have extensive experience in working with LA County.

We have extensive experience in the management and administration of federally funded projects. We managed over 40 federally funded projects in the past few years.

We have proven track record in obtaining outside grants for its client cities. We have obtained over $400M in various funds for our client cities.

Transtech is proud to support civic and community activities, which demonstrates our commitment to the progress, health, and well-being of the communities we serve. In services and partnership with our client cities, we have a proven record of active engagement in City and Community events, programs, causes, and initiatives. Our goal is not just to serve as an engineering consultant which is what we are best at, but actively partnering with our clients, to further enhance the City’s reputation as an ideal community to live, invest, work, and play in. www.transtech.org
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1. COVER LETTER (per RFP, limited to 1 page)
2a. Understanding of RFP and City

UNDERSTANDING OF RFP
Request for Proposals:

The City of West Covina (City) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide City Engineering services, traffic engineering services, grant writing and administration services, and on-call general engineering services.

City Representative/Contact Person:

The sole City Representative as contact person for all questions and matters regarding this RFP is Stephanie Sikkema, Finance Director.

Term of Services:

It is anticipated that the initial term of the agreement will be for a period of two (2) years, with the option to extend the term for up to three (3) additional years upon mutual written agreement of the City and the selected contractor, contingent upon satisfactory performance of the selected contractor.

Proposal Submittal Requirement:

Proposals must be submitted through PlanetBids portal no later than 2:00 PM PST on September 18, 2024.

Pricing, Terms, Conditions to be valid 120 days:

RFP requires that pricing, terms and conditions stated in the proposer’s response shall remain valid for 120 days from the date of submission of the proposal to the City. (Transtech hereby confirms its concurrence with City’s requirement.) RFP Section 10.10 EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS includes the following required responses from the proposers:

In accordance with Section 2-334 of the West Covina Municipal Code, the City will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, as defined Section 2-327 of the West Covina Municipal Code. Price will be considered along with other factors, including, but not limited to, the ability, capacity and skill of the bidder to provide the services, whether the bidder can provide the services within the time specified, the bidder’s record of performance on previous orders or contracts for the City or other public entities, and the quality, availability and adaptability of the bidder’s services.

All proposers should identify or affirm each of the following requirements:
• Have a minimum of three (3) similar projects within the last three (3) years providing the same or similar services requested in this RFP.
(Transtech has 35 years of experience in providing similar services.) • Have no outstanding or pending complaints as determined through the Better Business Bureau or State of California Department of Consumer Affairs.
(Transtech has no outstanding or pending complaints as determined through the Better Business Bureau or State of California Department of Consumer Affairs.) • Have the administrative and fiscal capability to provide and manage the proposed services. (Transtech has the administrative and fiscal capability to provide and manage the proposed services.)
RFP Section 10.16 PIGGYBACKING OPTION indicates the following:

The City would like to make the same pricing structures available to other government agencies.

Proposers shall indicate in their proposal whether they agree to extend pricing to other agencies and for what length of time. Inclusion is not mandatory and will have no bearing on the contract award.

2. PROJECT SUMMARY SECTION
(Transtech agrees to extend pricing to other agencies for the same duration of this contract.)

UNDERSTANDING OF CITY
About City:

The City offers 16 parks, four community centers, a Sports Complex, and a County-operated library. The City provides a full range of services to its citizens, including police, fire and emergency medical; construction and maintenance of streets, traffic signalization and other infrastructure; planning and building safety; and social, recreational and cultural activities and events. However, the City contracts out building and safety services, engineering, and business licensing. Additionally, water utilities and solid waste services are provided and billed externally.

City Council:

The West Covina City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The West Covina City Council also serves as members of the Community Development Commission, the Housing Authority, the Public Financing Authority and the West Covina Community Services Foundation.

City Council Goals (reference: City Website)
The City of West Covina City Council has created a set of goals to provide guidance in creating and identifying programs and projects that will offer the most comprehensive services possible for the public.

These goals are evaluated and updated annually by the Council. • Protect Public Safety
• Address Homeless Issues
• Enhance City Image and Effectiveness
• Maintain Good Intergovernmental Relations
• Achieve Fiscal Sustainability and Financial Stability • A Well-Planned Community
• Expand Economic Development Opportunities
• A Creative and Active Community
Community Development Department (CDD)
The Community Development Department (CDD) is dedicated to providing high quality services to the residents, businesses, and property owners of West Covina. The CDD is organized into the following divisions:
• Planning Division
• Building Division
• Engineering Division
The Engineering Division is responsible for the construction and maintenance of street improvements including traffic signals, plan review and inspections, design and construction of capital improvements, review of traffic related issues and review of land development impacts in the public right-of-way. Engineering staff strives to enhance the quality of life in West Covina by providing the technical guidance necessary to construct and maintain the City’s infrastructure.

Traffic Committee:

The Traffic Committee will regularly convene
on the second Tuesday of the month.

Budget/CIP (Capital Improvement Plan)
Capital Improvement Program
The City of West Covina develops a fiveyear Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that consists of and extensive list of
projects necessary to maintain and
improve the City’s infrastructure. The City
defines a CIP as having (1) a capital asset
with a minimum dollar value of $45,000,
and (2) an estimated useful life of three
years or more. A multi-year CIP is
necessary because it is impossible to fund
all capital projects immediately. To meet
the City’s needs, it is imperative that the
City continues to plan and strategize how
it will allocate limited financial resources for
capital projects.

The CIP should not be confused with the capital improvement budget.

The capital improvement budget represents the first year of the CIP that is reviewed and adopted by the City Council. It authorizes specific projects and appropriates specific funding for those projects.

Projects and funding sources listed in the CIP for years other than year one (commonly called “out years”) are not authorized until the annual budget for those years is adopted by the City Council. The “out years” serve only as a guide for future planning and are subject to further review and modification in subsequent years. The City Council adopts a fiveyear CIP to provide a standard by which to:
• Prioritize the increased needs of the City
• Analyze the various funding sources
• Match, as appropriate, the funds to the various needs • Plan to meet the City’s capital needs over an extended period, as funding becomes available. • Help to eliminate deficiencies, yet accommodate changing priorities while progressing toward a goal
The CIP has been developed with the combined input from the City Council and City staff. Requests are submitted to a committee of City staff members to review along with justifications, suggested funding source(s) and associated costs including any ongoing operating costs. The projects are categorized as City Wide, Building, General, Parks, Regional, Sewer, Streets, or Traffic.

They are assessed based on the funding availability and the needs and priorities of the City, then presented to the City Council for consideration and approval. Projects not funded in the current fiscal year are put in “out years.” Conversely, during the budget year there may be additional CIP projects approved by the City Council that were unforeseen during the budget adoption process.

West Covina Community and Economic Development’s (“CED”) Economic Development efforts are designed to attract new businesses, retain and expand local businesses, create new employment opportunities, increase the tax revenues to the City, and expand the vitality and economic growth of the City. In West Covina, we have all the Elements for a Successful City:
a Great Location, a Pro-Business climate, a Distinct Quality of Life, and Affluent Demographics. These four elements all converge in West Covina, cultivating the precise environment for a successful business. If that wasn’t enough, West Covina’s a highly Pro-Business government and a CED Department with a “CAN DO” attitude makes West Covina the number one choice for businesses.

Transtech’s Service Philosophy to support the City:

Our service philosophy is defined by our unique “Customer Care” approach in delivering our services in High Quality, Timely, Efficient and Customer Friendly manner:
 Our services are founded on the principles of Total Quality Management for Total Customer Care.  We start by working with the applicant early on and during plan review to help them prepare a set of plans which have all of the required information clearly and logically presented.  Additionally, we never hesitate to make suggestions which help eliminate complicated details, reduce construction costs, and/or provide details which are easy to verify in the field. Experience has taught us well that inspection time and applicant frustration can both be substantially reduced, while increasing overall compliance, by producing a better set of plans during the plan review process. And in the case of homeowners, this policy often demonstrates early on that the City really is truly a partner in a process that can often be a source of stress and tension for many applicants, and we fully understand that.  This policy reduces the number of plan review rechecks required, allows the applicant to obtain a permit much sooner, and reduces the overall time our staff is required to spend on that particular plan.  To help the applicant better understand the problem, Transtech provides as much information during plan review as possible. We believe that if the applicant has a clear understanding of the problem, he or she can take the necessary steps to correct the condition. This policy reduces the number of plan review rechecks required, allows the applicant to obtain a permit much sooner, and reduces the overall time our staff is required to spend on that particular plan. Unclear and/or cryptic corrections are never written, and all correction lists, except those written over the counter, are typed and printed on a laser printer.  Our plan checkers confer early on and respond to questions from the architect, engineer, designer, applicant, etc. When requested, our plan checkers also meet with the architect, engineer, designer, applicant, etc. at our offices to answer questions or for rechecks where the plan corrections.  Our policy is to assist the architect, engineer, designer, applicant, etc. as much as possible, which helps eliminate complicated details, reduce construction costs, and/or provide details which are easy to verify in the field.  All telephone calls or e-mails received are returned within the same working day, or the following day. We take pride in our “Same Day Response” motto.
 Responsiveness is an integral part of Transtech’s “customer friendly” service approach.  We will strive to enhance the City’s image by public trust to be the most desirable community to live, invest and conduct business.
2b. Scope of Services
The RFP includes a detailed scope of services, which is recited below.

In general, the consultant shall perform professional municipal engineering services, traffic engineering services, grant writing/application and administration services, project management services, engineering support, permit administration, and plan check. The scope of work includes, but shall not be limited to, the following:

City Engineer Services

1. Manage plan review and inspection services for all public right-of-way encroachment permits to confirm compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, policies, standards, and best practices. Such permits may include construction work; construction or vehicle operations; oversize vehicles; street closures; temporary storage of vehicles, storage pods, trash bins, or other objects; news racks; and ongoing encroachment by awnings, sidewalk dining, etc. Services will include but may not be limited to the following:
• Receiving/processing permit applications, assessing permit fees, and issuing permits • Performing pre-work inspections as needed to evaluate existing conditions • Reviewing plans and specifications
• Writing corrections and redlining of plans
• Determining appropriate conditions to impose on permits • Determining whether a traffic control plan is required and reviewing such plans • Performing regular inspections of ongoing work and inspections of completed work to ensure compliance with approved plans and permit conditions
• Maintaining regular communication with the applicant, job superintendent, or other project representatives as needed

2. Maintain a communication channel for applicants and job superintendents to communicate directly with the public works inspector via telephone, and/or with the city engineer on behalf of the inspector. Provide continuity of inspection services through project completion.

3. Provide a public works inspector presence at City Hall and within the City as necessary to adequately inspect ongoing work in the public right-of-way and address issues as they arise.

4. Provide plan review of grading, drainage, and improvement plans for private and public development projects. Services will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Receiving/processing permit applications, assessing permit fees, and issuing permits • Reviewing plans and specifications
• Writing corrections and redlining of plans
• Determining appropriate conditions to impose on permits • Providing pick-up and delivery of plans at City Hall and maintaining a log of plans in process and their status accessible at any time by City staff
• Learning and effectively utilizing the City’s cloud-based software for permit issuance and tracking

5. Provide plan review of plans submitted for planning or zoning review for public works issues. This may include conceptual or preliminary plans, architectural plans, site plans, and preliminary grading plans. Services will include but are not limited to the following:
• Reviewing project applications, plans, and related documents • Identifying major public works issues to be addressed through the planning process prior to plan check submittal including but not limited to grading, off-site improvements, and traffic • Writing conditions of approval related to public works issues to be imposed on the project through the planning process
• Providing pick-up and delivery of plans at City Hall and maintaining a log of plans in process and their status accessible at any time by City staff
• Learning and effectively utilizing the City’s permitting software for permit issuance and tracking

6. Provide review of projects submitted under the Subdivision Map Act and related provisions of the West Covina Municipal Code. This includes but may not be limited to tentative and final maps, lot mergers, lot line adjustments, certificates of compliance, dedications, vacations, and easements. Services will include but are not limited to the following:
• Reviewing applications, maps, legal descriptions, deeds, and related documents • Providing redline documents and writing corrections
• Writing conditions of approval to be imposed on tentative maps • Providing pick-up and delivery of documents at City Hall and maintaining a log of reviews in process and their status accessible at any time by City staff
• Learning and effectively utilizing the City’s permitting software for project tracking

7. Provide city engineering services, including but not limited to the following:
• Attend meetings with City staff, public officials, developers, contractors, and the public as needed • Attend Commission and City Council meetings as needed • Represent the City as its city engineer while interfacing with the public and other agencies including but not limited to Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Southern California Edison, and the water purveyors that serve the City
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works for technical and policy issues
• Review documents and reports from other agencies pertaining to West Covina infrastructure or public works matters and provide recommendations to staff on appropriate responses or actions • Provide guidance and technical assistance to City staff on public works and engineering laws, policies, procedures, and best practices including but not limited to the California Public Contract Code, Streets and Highways Code, and Subdivision Map Act
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to field staff regarding infrastructure and maintenance issues

8. Provide “City Engineer” presence at City Hall, anticipated at 16 hours a week, with a consistent schedule agreed upon by the selected firm and the City. Hours may be adjusted over time depending on project volume and workload. While in the office, the City Engineer will be expected to provide internal and external customer service, including seeing customers at the counter, meeting with City staff, and taking phone calls.

9. Assist Capital Improvement Project Manager in project and contract management services for public works projects and other select capital improvement projects to be determined. Services will include but are not limited to the following:
• Prepare project plans, bid specifications, and Notice Inviting Bids • Conduct pre-bid meetings
• Respond to inquiries and prepare addendums to bid specifications as needed • Prepare staff reports and other documents as may be needed for contract approval • Monitor labor compliance
• Prepare contract change orders
• Review project invoices for accuracy and contract compliance • Prepare staff reports and other documents as may be needed for project acceptance • Maintain all project documents and files on behalf of City • When applicable, work with City’s grant administrator on grant-funded projects to prepare additional paperwork as necessary for grant compliance

10. Assist Capital Improvement Project Manager in project management and manage consultant contracts for public works services, such as updating plans or preparing studies beyond this scope of services. Services will include but are not limited to the following:
• Prepare and distribute RFPs or RFQs
• Evaluate proposals submitted and interview consultants as needed • Negotiate price and contract terms with consultant on behalf of City • Prepare staff reports and other documents as may be needed for contract approval • Direct consultant work, serve as liaison with consultant, and review work product • Monitor work and progress and review invoices to ensure consistency with project budget and schedule

11. Advise City staff as to grants or other funding available for public works projects and, when so directed, initiate and prepare applications for such funding or grants.

12. Assist the City in processing grant applications and administration of awarded grants.

13. Monitor trends, legislation, and standard practices and advise the Community Development Director on appropriate codes, policies, procedures, and practices to adopt.

14. Coordinate, consult, and provide input to other departments and agencies as may be required, including but not limited to planning, building, code compliance, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, the City’s consultant for building and safety services, the City’s consultant for NPDES compliance, and utility providers.

15. Prepare, implement, and enforce policies and procedures.

16. In the event of a local, regional, or national emergency or disaster, provide engineering and public works plan review and inspection services as required to appropriately respond to the emergency, including after regular business hours.

17. Provide any other services as may be necessary for administration and enforcement of the California Public Contract Code, Streets and Highways Code, Subdivision Map Act, applicable provisions of the West Covina Municipal Code, and any other codes pertaining to public works and engineering matters.

Traffic Engineering Services
Provide traffic engineering services, including but not limited to the following:
• Review and provide comments on traffic impact studies prepared by other consultants for development projects
• Review and provide comments on proposed development projects pertaining to traffic issues including but not limited to traffic impacts, site access and circulation, and parking • Prepare conditions of approval for projects
• Review and provide engineering judgement on traffic safety issues raised by City staff, the Traffic Committee, and the public
• Conduct traffic reviews and prepare reports with recommendations for issues including but not limited to stop sign warrants, crosswalk installation and removal, traffic calming, speed surveys, accident histories, and other general traffic safety and related issues
• Prepare and make presentations to the Traffic Committee and City Council regarding traffic reviews and recommendations
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works for traffic signal timing and maintenance, striping, signs, and other traffic issues On-Call Engineering Services
Provide municipal engineering services on an “on-call” or “as needed” basis for various duties assigned by Community Development Director and/or Deputy Community Development Director. Services may include but are not limited to the following:
• General consulting and technical advice
• Private development application reviews
• Infrastructure design, construction and/or operation
• Assistance with the Capital Improvement Program
• Reviewing and certifying design plans, specifications and cost estimates for City capital projects • Performing the lead role in the engineering review, coordination and technical administration of assessment districts and bond issue projects to provide coordinated and cost-effective project • Reviewing private development construction plans, mapping and projects for compliance with City adopted design standards, subdivision standards and Building Code and related work as required • Assisting the City in processing Federal, State and regional permits • Assisting the City with processing grant applications • Miscellaneous engineering tasks, feasibility studies, investigations, and other duties as directed by the Community Development Director and/or Deputy Community Development Director • Assist in the new permit processing software (Accela) conversion process.

Customer Care and Responsive Service Approach:
 Our services are founded on the principals of Total Quality Management for Total Customer Care and Satisfaction.  All telephone calls or e-mails received are returned within the same working day, or the following day. We take pride in our “Same Day Response” motto.
 Transtech also provides a 24-hour emergency contact number to its clients.  Customer Care means highest quality customer service. Transtech is committed to providing “Customer Care” to the City, City's patrons, including responding quickly and effectively to the walk-in, telephone, and electronic inquiries of the public related to our services. Responsiveness is an integral part of Transtech’s “Customer Care” service approach.
 Our Contract Principal will meet with the Client’s Project Manager frequently for service evaluation and address any areas for improvements.
 Responsiveness is an integral part of Transtech’s “customer friendly” service approach. While our service is always on an “as needed” basis, our responsiveness is on “full-time” basis.  Transtech understands the importance of being able to expedite certain projects, when requested, by the City.

Structured Approach:

We have a structured approach to execute projects in an efficient manner that makes Transtech capable of providing the City with an efficient and quality product. Transtech has established guidelines and policies, including written manuals on quality control, project management, and design procedures for its staff and for its contract cities. These guidelines ensure a consistent approach to the execution of assignments undertaken by our organization in compliance with City’s specific procedures, standards and requirements.

The following paragraphs describe our general approach to deliver projects in an efficient and cost-effective manner. A project specific approach will be provided for each assigned project and will become part of the specific contract for the specific project.
• Project Management: Our approach is to provide proactive management and attempt to identify potential issues and problems in advance and take corrective actions before they become problems. This requires extensive handson knowledge, experience and management skills of the people involved in managing the project. Our team members have extensive experience and proven track record in managing large and complex projects and bringing them to a completion on time and within budget.
• Approach to Cost Control and Change Orders: We evaluate project costs and develop feasible mitigation measures to minimize additional costs. We work as a team to solve problems or make modifications in the field to address unforeseen conditions or owner generated changes in a cost-effective manner. • Approach to Scheduling and Timely Completion of Project and Schedule Recovery: The baseline schedule should properly identify the project scope, critical path, project milestones, target dates, phases and sequences of work, and activity durations. When significant activities show that they are slipping from the baseline, we work with the contractor to develop recovery plans.
• Management of Documents: We use an electronic file management system. All construction forms, daily dairies, weekly statement of working days, etc. are stored in our electronic file system, and are per Caltrans documentation system. We provide these documents at the end of the project to the client in organized files as well as pdf files. • Safety and Security: We hold meetings with the contractor to review and discuss safety and security requirements, OSHA conformance, emergency security and safety procedures, and enforce security and safety responsibilities. • Funding Closeout: We prepare necessary closeout documentation required by the funding agencies, submit final reimbursement documentation, follow-up on the reimbursements, and final funds balance report. • Project Closeout: We recognize that closeout is an important part of the construction process. It signifies that the new facility structure is ready to use. We methodically handle all closeout tasks to ensure a smooth transition from construction to occupancy.
• Methodology for Communication to Inform City on Work Progress: Key project team members will attend periodic project progress meetings with City staff throughout the project duration. • Electronic common project information and file sharing platform: We create and provide access to project participates a common project information and file sharing platform.

Coordination with City:

Key project team members will attend periodic project progress meetings with City staff throughout the project duration. We will establish and maintain a close working relationship with City staff. We will manage

3. METHODOLOGY SECTION
assigned projects, carefully control costs and resources, and complete assigned work on schedule. We will provide progress reports to the City at regular intervals.

Expediting Projects:

Transtech understands the importance of being able to expedite tasks when requested by the City. Transtech has sufficient staff and resources to expedite projects.

CIP Management:

Transtech manages Capital Project Programs and maintains CIP Matrix and Schedule for various contract Cities. The CIP Matrix includes detailed tracking information for each CIP, as well as a high-level project schedule status in bar chart format for various project phases. The CIP Matrix is updated frequently, and project status is presented to City Management at management meetings, as well as to City Council when directed by the City Management.

Project Schedules:

Transtech has a proven track record for completing projects on time. Part of our role as Project Managers is to develop, review, update and manage the project schedules and confirm that tasks are scheduled within reasonable and appropriate timeframes. We constantly review, monitor and update the schedule to confirm it is in compliance with the original schedule and that related coordination with external/3rd parties/regulatory agencies/utility companies, etc. are on track. If the look ahead schedule is not in compliance with the original schedule, we take appropriate actions to avoid potential delays. Our approach to Scheduling and Timely Completion of Project and Schedule Recovery includes having the contractor prepare a baseline schedule, which identifies the project scope, critical path, project milestones, target dates, phases and sequences of work, and activity durations. When significant activities show that they are slipping from the baseline, we work with the contractor to develop recovery plans.

Contract Administration Approach (Caltrans LAPM):

For construction contract administration, we follow guidelines described in Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM). Maintaining complete and accurate files is a very important aspect of managing federally funded projects. Generally, whenever the local agency is unable to produce requested data or information, it is assumed by reviewing personnel that the required actions were either never performed or not properly recorded. Organized project files can minimize these negative assumptions.

Organization and content of the project file is one indicator of effective and efficient management of the project by the resident engineer. LAPM has been prepared to aid California local agencies scope, organize, design, construct and maintain their public transportation facilities when they seek Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funded federal-aid or state funding. This manual describes the processes, procedures, documents, authorizations, approvals and certifications, which are required in order to receive federal-aid and/or state funds for many types of local transportation projects.

DB (Design-Built) Delivery:

Transtech has extensive experience in managing DB Projects in compliance with CA Public Contract Code, CHAPTER 4. Local Agency Design-Build Projects.

Project Controls:

Our staff has experience with various document control software systems including Procore, Autodesk ConstructWare (which has now become Construction Cloud), and Primavera P6. In our experience all major control software programs work basically the same way and adapting from one software offering to another has a fairly small learning curve. Because the specific software is generally a choice made by the prime contractor, our staff is ready to partner with any user of any program. That said, not all projects require the ‘fire power’ associated with an expensive, sophisticated control system. Sometimes an intelligently designed filing system that stores basic Word, Excel, PDF, and email documents in the cloud is all a project really needs.

Project Control System:

Transtech has developed its in-house Project Control Procedures and System, follow guidelines similar to what is described in Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM). Following is the link to Transtech’s Project Control Procedures and System:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ovqszv2odb0egxp6qdo3f/CIP-Filing-System-Index-v20240212.100- 003.pdf?rlkey=rart96lbt7yif4qka3y5tck1n&dl=0

Engineering Plan Check and Public Works Inspection Service Approach:

Service Philosophy:

Our service philosophy is defined by our unique “Customer Care” approach in delivering our services in High Quality, Timely, Efficient and Customer Friendly manner:
 Transtech is well known in providing Cost Effective Services on time with a customer friendly and responsive approach.
 Our services are founded on the principles of Total Quality Management for Total Customer Care.  We have a structured approach to execute projects in an efficient manner that makes Transtech capable of providing the City with the highest quality product.  We start by working with the applicant early on and during plan review to help them prepare a set of plans which have all of the required information clearly and logically presented.  Additionally, we never hesitate to make suggestions which help eliminate complicated details, reduce construction costs, and/or provide details which are easy to verify in the field. Experience has taught us well that inspection time and applicant frustration can both be substantially reduced, while increasing overall compliance, by producing a better set of plans during the plan review process.

And in the case of homeowners, this policy often demonstrates early on that the City really is truly a partner in a process that can often be a source of stress and tension for many applicants, and we fully understand that.
 This policy reduces the number of plan review rechecks required, allows the applicant to obtain a permit much sooner, and reduces the overall time our staff is required to spend on that particular plan.
 Transtech provides all plan check comments on electronic files. All plan check comments are provided on pdf format electronically, as well as hard copies. Plan review corrections are written clearly and are fully detailed to explain the Code deficiency.  To help the applicant better understand the problem, Transtech provides as much information during plan review as possible. We believe that if the applicant has a clear understanding of the problem, he or she can take the necessary steps to correct the condition. This policy reduces the number of plan review rechecks required, allows the applicant to obtain a permit much sooner, and reduces the overall time our staff is required to spend on that particular plan. Unclear and/or cryptic corrections are never written, and all correction lists, except those written over the counter, are typed and printed on a laser printer.
 Our plan checkers confer early on and respond to questions from the architect, engineer, designer, applicant, etc. When requested, our plan checkers also meet with the architect, engineer, designer, applicant, etc. at our offices to answer questions or for rechecks where the plan corrections.  Our policy is to assist the architect, engineer, designer, applicant, etc. as much as possible, which helps eliminate complicated details, reduce construction costs, and/or provide details which are easy to verify in the field.
 All telephone calls or e-mails received are returned within the same working day, or the following day.

We take pride in our “Same Day Response” motto.
 Responsiveness is an integral part of Transtech’s “customer friendly” service approach.  We will strive to enhance the City’s image by public trust to be the most desirable community to live, invest and conduct business.
 Customer Care means highest quality customer service. Transtech is committed to providing “Customer Care” to the City, City's patrons, responding quickly and effectively to the walk-in, telephone, and electronic inquiries of the public related to our services.

Plan Check Processing:

When a plan check order is received, it is logged and reviewed by Building Staff and then assigned to applicable plan checkers. The plan check duration is monitored thru the plan check log data base, which generates messages at identified intervals to inform plan checkers and supervising Sr. Staff so that they are aware of how the progress and status continuously. If any potential delay is monitored, necessary steps are taken, such as meeting with plan checker to review the schedule, workload, performance, and identify actions, including assigning additional staff, if necessary, to ensure timely completion of assignment.

Plan Check Coordination:

Our plan checkers respond to questions from the architect, engineer, designer, applicant, etc. When requested, our plan checkers also meet with the architect, engineer, designer, applicant, etc. at our offices to answer questions or for rechecks.
• Our policy is to assist the architect, engineer, designer, applicant, etc. as much as possible, which helps eliminate complicated details, reduce construction costs, and/or provide details which are easy to verify in the field. This pro-active approach reduces inspection time and questions, and applicant frustration, while increasing overall compliance, by producing a better set of plans during plan review process. Especially, when the applicant is a homeowner trying to improve his/her property, this policy often demonstrates early on that the City really is here to help.

Approach to Meeting with Applicants:

Our staff is available to applicants by phone and through email or through virtual meeting for questions or available to meet for rechecks if necessary. Our policy is to meet with applicants virtually via TEAMS or ZOOM or when necessary, at City Hall, but we also have an available facility at our office meetings with applicants.

Expedited/Off-Business Hours/Weekend Services:

If the City receives a request from applicants for expedited plan check services, Transtech staff is able to provide additional resources to accommodate such a request. If the City requests inspection services, Transtech staff will provide additional resources to accommodate inspection requests during off business hours and weekends.

Quick Turn Around and Expedited Service:

Transtech will provide plan checks on a quick turn-around schedule. Transtech also provides expedited service when requested. Applicant will be able to see online on real time the progress of plan check submittals.

Weekend, Holiday & Atter Work Inspection:

Transtech is readily available and has the resources to provide weekend, holiday, and after-work hour inspections as requested by the City Manager or designee.

Virtual Counter: We offer virtual meetings with plan checkers. Please click https://outlook.office365.com/book/[email protected] g/ to explore the virtual plan check counter appointment calendar administered by Transtech in West Covina,
Electronic Plan Check: Transtech provides Electronic Plan Check. Please click https://goposttranstech.eplansoftreview.com/#/login?portal=westcovinabldg for electronic plan check porta administered by Transtech in West Covina,
Following are sample snap shots of various types of electronic plan checks.

Following is Transtech’s current Fee Schedule/Rates:

4. FEE SCHEDULE
Field Technician $88 - $98 Labor Compliance Analyst $150 - $160 Engineering Technician $98 - $109 Funds Coordinator $155 - $165 Assistant CAD Drafter $109 - $124 Office Engineer $150 - $160 Senior CAD Drafter $124 - $140 Construction Inspector $145 - $155 Associate Designer $140 - $155 Senior Construction Inspector $155 - $165 Senior Designer $155 - $171 Construction Manager $176 - $191 Design Project Manager $196 - $206 Resident Engineer $191 - $206 Assistant Engineer $119 - $129
Associate / Staff Engineer $150 - $165 Public Works Inspector $145 - $155 Senior Civil Engineer $206 - $227 Senior Public Works Inspector $155 - $165 Traffic Analyst Technician $103 - $114 Supervising PW Inspector $165 - $176 Associate Traffic Analyst $155 - $165
Senior Traffic Analyst $165 - $176 Survey Analyst $155 - $160 Professional Transportation Planner $176 - $191 Senior Survey Analyst $160 - $165 Traffic Engineer Technician $98 - $109 2-Man Survey Crew $357 - $372 Associate/Staff Traffic Engineer $150 - $165 Survey & Mapping Specialist $191 - $207 Traffic Engineer $176 - $191 Licensed Land Surveyor $217 - $227 Senior Traffic Engineer $191 - $212
Project Manager $191 - $212 Funds Analyst $150 - $155
Senior Project Manager $212 - $227 Senior Funds Analyst $155 - $165 Deputy City Engineer $176 - $196 Grant Writer $171 - $176 City Engineer $196 - $212 Funds & Grant Project Manager $191 - $202 Principal Engineer $212 - $233
Community Development Technician $83 - $93
Permit Technician $78 - $88 Planning Technician $93 - $103 Plan Check Technician/Analyst/Supervisor $129 - $145 Assistant Planner $103 - $124 Building Inspector $119 - $134 Associate Planner $124 - $145 Senior Inspector $129 - $145 Senior Planner $150 - $171 Plans Examiner/Checker $145 - $160 Planning Manager $176 - $196 Plan Check Engineer $155 - $176
Deputy Building Official $165 - $176 Administrative/Clerical $72 - $83 Building Official $171 - $186 Project Accountant $83 - $93 TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC.

SCHEDULE OF HOURLY RATES
Effective: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Rates are average ranges, negotiable and can be adjusted to establish a fee for each assignment based on the specific project’s scope, when such projects are identified by the City.

The above fees are increased each year July 1st automatically by the percentage change Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim California Consumer Price Index-All Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”) for the preceding twelve-month period as calculated for February by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics and published by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistic.

FUNDING & GRANT WRITING

PLANNING

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

SURVEY AND MAPPING

PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTION

BUILDING & SAFETY

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Transtech is a multi-disciplinary service firm, and has the capabilities, staffing and resources to provide all services requested in the RFP.

Our multi-disciplinary service capabilities include:
• City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Development Review, Public Works Engineering, Plan Check, Inspection
• Civil Engineering,
• Staff Augmentation
• CIP Program and Construction Management and Inspection • Grant Writing and Federally Funded Project Management • Labor Compliance, CDBG Project Management
• Building & Safety Services, Building Inspection, Plan Check, Building Evaluations, City Building Official, Code Enforcement
• Planning Support
• Traffic and Transportation Planning and Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Surveying, Mapping, ALTA, ROW Eng
Transtech may use specialty subconsultants for the following specialty services:
• Funding / Labor Compliance Support: AVANT GARDE, Inc. (DBE/WBE Firm); www.agi.com.co Established 15 years ago, Avant-Garde is a progressive full-service public agency firm. The firm is working with various programs and projects throughout the entirety of Southern California, including counties of Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, and San Bernardino. Transtech works with Avant-Garde exclusively in many Cities for the administration of Fed Funds and Labor Compliance.
• Geotechnical Engineering Support: GEO-ADVANTEC, Inc.; www.geoadvantec.com Geo-Advantec offers comprehensive services in various areas from site feasibility evaluation thought project completion for a wide range of projects and services, which include: Geotechnical Eng.; Eng. Geology; Geotechnical Earthquake Eng.; Geotechnical Instrumentation; Pavement Eng.; Forensic Geotechnical Eng.; Grading Monitoring and Field Testing; Soils & Materials Laboratory Testing; Special Inspection Services. Geo-Advantec owns a certified laboratory accredited by AMRL (ASSHTO Materials Reference Laboratory), in conformity to the requirements of the AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP), AASHTO R-18, ASTM D3740 and ASTM E329; CCRL (Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory); Caltrans; DSA (the Department of the State Architects); Army Corp of Engineers. • Landscape Architecture Support: WITHERS & SANDGREN, LTD; www.withersandsandgren.com Withers & Sandgren has been involved in providing varying levels ofsupport to Community Development Departments for over twenty years. The firm has provided counter support for walk in plan reviews, been monthly Design Review Committee attendees, as well as presenters with planning staff to Planning Commissions and City Councils. • Survey Support: VANLENCO, Inc.; www.vanlenco.com
Vanlenco offers topographic surveying, mapping, terrestrial lidar, UAV services and right-of-way engineering.

Vanlenco has been working as one of Transtech’s subconsultants and providing support services on many projects. • Environmental Consulting Support: ULTRA SYSTEM, Inc. (DBE/WBE Firm); www.ultrasystems.com UltraSystems was established in 1994 as a consulting practice specializing in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and to assist private industry and governmental agencies navigate environmental regulations. The firm prepares and reviews CEQA and NEPA compliance documents and supporting technical studies that include the following disciplines: air quality and greenhouse gas emissions, noise, biological, cultural, land use, socioeconomic, hydrology, water supply and aesthetics. The projects have ranged in complexity from categorical exemptions and categorical exclusions, to Negative Declarations (ND) and Mitigated Negative Declarations (MND), to full Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). • Architectural Consulting Support: IDS GROUP, Inc.; www.idsgi.com IDS Group is an award-winning multi-discipline architectural firm based in Southern California. IDS has successfully provided turn-key design and management solutions to the building and infrastructure industries with state-of-the-art sustainable projects throughout the United States, with roots spanning over 60 years, the firm has provided fullyintegrated and industry-leading design, engineering, program | construction management and/or master planning services for over 5,000 projects, to hundreds of public and private sector clients. IDS Group is headquartered in Irvine, California with offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Arizona.

5. EXCLUDED OR SUBCONTRACTED SERVICES

6.a. Examples of Similar Service and Projects
Transtech is providing municipal services to approximately 90 public agencies, including serving as Contract City Engineer and Traffic Engineer for many agencies.

Following is a map showing agencies where Transtech is providing various municipal services:

In addition to providing municipal services to approximately 90 public agencies, we have a strong presence in San Gabriel Valley Region, and provide municipal services to several agencies in the San Gabril Valley Council of Governments, including:
• West Covina (City Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, CIP Management, Grant Writing and Administration, General Engineering) (Please see Proposal Section 6.b. Highlights of Transtech’s Engineering Services to City of West Covina since 2019) • Alhambra (City Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, CIP Management, Grant Writing and Administration, General Engineering)
• Azusa (Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection)
• El Monte (Plan Check, Permit Inspection Traffic Engineering, Construction Management) • Glendora (City Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Plan Check, Inspection, CIP Management, Grant Writing and Administration, General Engineering)
• Irwindale (On-call Services)
• La Canada Flintridge (Staff Augmentation)
• Monrovia (CIP Management)

6. LIST OF SIMILAR SERVICES COMPLETED
• Montebello (City Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, CIP Management, Grant Writing and Administration, General Engineering)
• Monterey Park (City Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, CIP Management, Grant Writing and Administration, General Engineering)
• Pasadena (On-Call Services)
• Rosemead (City Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, CIP Management, Grant Writing and Administration, General Engineering)
• San Marino (Traffic Engineer)
• South El Monte (City Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, CIP Management, Grant Writing and Administration, General Engineering)
• Santa Fe Springs (Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection) • South El Monte (City Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, CIP Management, Grant Writing and Administration, General Engineering)
• South Pasadena (Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection) • Temple City (City Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, CIP Management, Grant Writing and Administration, General Engineering)
Transtech has experience in various types of projects, such as:
• Street Rehabilitation and Reconstruction
• Traffic Signal and Street Lighting
• ADA Improvements
• Water, Drainage, Sewer Improvements
• Bridges
• Parks and Playgrounds
• Parking Structures
• Community Centers
• Libraries
• City Halls
• Fire Stations
• Renovation of Historic Buildings
Following are examples of other/various types of Projects Representative of Transtech’s Diverse Projects Experience:

Washington Boulevard Widening and Reconstruction Project ($38M):

Transtech provided Construction Management, Resident Engineer, Inspection, and Office Engineer Services. Located in the City of Commerce, the project included roadway widening, pavement reconstruction, traffic signals, street lighting, landscape, improvements along 2.7 miles of roadway, including improvements at the I-5 and at 710 Freeways ramps.

Project funding included Federal, State TCIF-Trade Corridor Investment Fund, METRO Measure R, C Funds. It was managed in compliance with Caltrans LAPM. The project was also a Caltrans Oversight Project.

Rosemead Boulevard Improvements Project ($20M): Transtech provided Construction Management, Resident Engineer, Inspection, and Office Engineer Services. Located in the City of Temple City, the project included protected bike lanes, traffic signals, street lighting, landscape, improvements along 2 miles of roadway. Project funding included Project funding included Federal, METRO Measure R and Prop C Funds. It was managed in compliance with Caltrans LAPM.

Atlantic Boulevard Corridor Improvement Project ($4.5M): Transtech provided Construction Management, Resident Engineer, Inspection, and Office Engineer Services. Located in the City of Temple City, the project included protected bike lanes, traffic signals, street lighting, landscape, improvements along 1 mile of roadway. Project funding included METRO Measure R, C Funds. It was managed in compliance with Caltrans LAPM.

The project was also a Caltrans Oversight Project.

Cactus Avenue and Nason Street Improvements and 135’ Span Bridge Project ($21M): Transtech provided Construction Management, Resident Engineer, Inspection, and Office Engineer Services. Located in the City of Moreno Valley, the project included street widening and reconstruction, culvert/bridge over flood control channel, utility relocation, traffic signals, street lighting, landscape, improvements along 1.5 miles of roadway. The project was part of the State Local Partnership Program SLPP Grant. It was managed in compliance with LAPM.

State Rte 71/Mission Bl Grade Separation Project ($40M): Transtech provided Construction Management, Resident Engineer, Inspection, and Office Engineer Services. Located in the City of Pomona, the project included construction of a bridge/grade separation. Project funding included Federal Funds. Caltrans was the oversight/jurisdictional Agency. It was managed in compliance with Caltrans LAPM
Bogert Trail Bridge Widening Project ($5M): Transtech provided Construction Management, Resident Engineer, Inspection, and Office Engineer Services.

Located in the City of Palm Springs, the project included bridge widening, retrofit, and beautification. Project funding included Federal Funds. It was managed in compliance with Caltrans LAPM.
26th Street Rehab and Metrolink Station ($1M): Transtech provided Construction Management, Resident Engineer, Inspection, and Office Engineer Services. Located in the City of Commerce, the project included improvements Metrolink Station platform, parking lot, landscape and lighting. Project funding included Federal Funds. It was managed in compliance with Caltrans LAPM.

ATP Citywide Crosswalk and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project ($1.2M):

Located in the City of Cudahy, this project included safe routes to school pedestrian safety improvements near schools and pedestrian activity centers. Transtech provided construction management, resident engineer, inspection, labor compliance and office engineer services.

City of Alhambra Civic Center Library Project ($30M): Transtech provided plan check, inspection, construction management, and owner representative services, the project included construction of a 45,000 SF Library with an underground parking garage.

City of Whittier, Uptown Parking Structure (DBB, Design-Bid-Build Project, Project Value: $12M): The project involved construction of a 4 story, 450 stall parking structure, and includes elements such as bicycle and motorcycle parking and provisions for future photovoltaic panels. The project was delivered as DBB. Transtech served as Construction Manager. This project is located in Whittier.

Renaissance Plaza ($15M): This project was located in the City of Alhambra and included a parking structure, 10 plex movie theater, retail, and plaza. Transtech served as the City’s Building Official, Plan Checker and Inspector for this project including construction manager of the parking structure, public plaza, and other improvements.

Rosewood Community Center ($25M): Transtech was retained by the City of Commerce to take over the management of this multimillion-dollar facility which was 2 years behind schedule. Within 5 months, Transtech brought the construction to substantial completion level allowing the City to start the move-in process, and 2 months after, the facility was opened for public use.

Garfield Avenue Parking Structure ($8.5M): This project included a 5-story level, 600 space parking structure as part of the Alhambra Redevelopment Agency and Downtown Redevelopment. Transtech provided plan check, inspection, construction management and owner representative services.

Riverside County Transportation Commission, Corona Main Street Metrolink Parking Structure and Pedestrian Bridge (25M): This project is in Corona and included 6 level, approximately 1,000 space parking structure, and a pedestrian bridge over railroad tracks. Transtech provided inspection and construction management services for the construction of this federally funded project.

City of San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot/Metrolink Parking Structure and Historic Santa Fe Depot Renovation Project ($25M): This project included The Parking Structure involved the construction of a 3-level parking structure for 350 cars. Historic Santa Fe Depot Renovation involved renovation for adoptive reuse of 60,000 sf historical Santa Fe Train Depot.

City of Ontario, Great Park ($120M). Approx. 140 acre park site, including various improvements such as park and playgrounds, stormwater capture and infiltration infrastructure, amphitheater, various buildings, orchard, etc.

Project Phase 1-Site Haz-mat clean-up is completed.

City of West Covina, Friendship Park ($1M, CDBG Funding): New Park and Playground.

Project received 2022 Projects of the Year APWA Award.

Award Category: Recreation and Athletic Facilities.

New, renovated, or modernized parks, outdoor theaters & amphitheaters, playgrounds, sports facilities & fields, nature trails, and aquatic facilities.

Link to Project Info: WEST COVINA FRIEND SHIP PARK
City of Temple City, Primrose Park ($4M, Prop 68 Funding): The project included constructing a new park with playground, landscaping, parking lot, concrete plaza, lighting, drainage, ADA improvements.

Temple City Park ($1M): The project included removing old park site and constructing a new park with playground, landscaping, parking lot, concrete plaza, lighting, drainage, ADA improvements.

Live Oak Park ($35M): This project is currently under construction and will be completed in early 2025. The project included removing old park site and constructing a new park with playground, landscaping, parking lot, concrete plaza, lighting, drainage, ADA improvements.

City of Bell, Pritchard Field Park Project ($4M, Prop 68 Funding): The project includes construction of new park facility including installation of playground equipment with rubberized safety surfacing, outdoor fitness equipment, shade structures, prefabricated restroom/office building, picnic tables, benches, trash receptacles, park lighting. Construction will commence in June 2024.

City of South El Monte, Merced Avenue Greenway Improvements Project ($15M). The proposed improvements include Stormwater Capture And Infiltration improvements, permeable pavers along Merced Avenue in South El Monte. Project funding CNRA (Prop 68), Water Board (Prop 1), Measure W (Rio Hondo), United States Bureau of Reclamation, and the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, for a combined total grant amount of $9.9 million, Agency: CITY OF WEST COVINA
Project: Asteria Residential Development (Valuation $40 m). This development includes 158-unit residential homes.

Transtech is providing Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, Permit Technician Services. (Transtech also serves as City’s Contract City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer) Agency: CITY OF CARSON
Project: The District at South Bay (Valuation $175 m). This development includes Industrial Buildings on 73 acres with 5 industrial building with 1,499492 sq ft and Country Mart project including five (5) restaurant / retail buildings, four (4) drive through restaurants, and one (1) restroom facility building on an approximate 11-acre site.

There will be a park component with a performance pavilion, kids playground, event lawn, dog park and gardens. The restroom facility will include public and family restrooms to support the public open space.

Transtech is providing Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, Permit Technician Services.

Agency: CITY OF ALHAMBRA
Project: Main Street Collection (Valuation $23 m). This development includes 4-story mixed-use project with 8,200 s ft retail space, 52 condos, 9 live/work units, 19 townhomes, and 6 shopkeeper units.

Transtech is providing Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, Permit Technician Services. (Transtech also serves as City’s Contract City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer) Agency: CITY OF ONTARIO
Project: City’s Minor League Baseball Stadium and Parking Garage Project (Valuation $100 M).

Transtech is providing Project Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, Services.

Agency: SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS TRIBE AND CASINO Project: Casino Expansion/Development (Valuation $700 m): This project involves Casino’s expansion program, which includes casino renovation, new hotel, entertainment center, parking structure, pedestrian bridges, alignment of entry and exit roads, and various other improvements.

Transtech is providing Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, Services.

Agency: CITY OF AZUSA
Project: The Orchard Mix-Use-Development. (Valuation $55 m). The project included Mixed-use project including 163 residential units, 23,000 S.F. of retail, Laemmle Theater, and parking garage.

Transtech is providing Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, Permit Technician Services.

Agency: CITY OF COMMERCE
Project: Warehouse with Office Space Development (Valuation $20 m). This development includes one-story of warehouse with mezzanines for office use of 114,898 square feet of total floor area in a 5.65-acre lot.

Transtech is providing Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, Permit Technician Services. (Transtech also serves as City’s Contract City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer) Agency: CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
Project: Blossom Walk Residential Development (Valuation $6 m). This development includes 24-unit condominiums and 4 single family homes.

Transtech is providing Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, Permit Technician Services. (Transtech also serves as City’s Contract City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer) Agency: CITY OF BELL
Project: Residential Development. (Valuation $4 m). This development includes new 14 new two-story detached single-family dwellings.

Transtech is providing Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, Permit Technician Services.

Agency: CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
Project: Chico Residential Development (Valuation $15 m). This development includes 13 buildings with 70 residential units.

Transtech is providing Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, Permit Technician Services. (Transtech also serves as City’s Contract City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer) Agency: CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA
Project: 820 Mission Development LLC (Project Value: $10M). This project is a new office building with one residential unit above, new 15-unit townhome cluster with office fronting Mission Street with one-level subterranean parking, convert existing 3-story industrial building into 9 residential units, construct 13 townhome units.

Transtech is providing Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, Permit Technician Services.

Agency: SNOQUALMIE INDIAN TRIBE, WASHINGTON
Project: Casino expansion (Valuation $195 m). This development includes 5 phases with 1,188,000 sq ft to include casino remodel, podium, hotel tower, parking structure, valet parking.

Transtech is providing Project Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, Services.

Agency: TEJON INDIAN TRIBE
Project: Hard Rock Casino and Resort (Valuation Phase I, Casino Valuation $800 M; Valuation Phase II, 13 Story High-Rise Resort, Hotel and Hard Rock Love Entertainment Menu, $12. Billion).

Transtech is providing Project Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, Services.

6.b. Highlights of Transtech’s Engineering Services to City of West Covina since 2019
Since 2019, Transtech’s Engineering team has worked on more than 50 CIP projects with a total project cost of $52 million. Below is a list of projects completed and in progress:

Total project cost in million dollars completed and currently in-progress that Transtech has worked on since 2019:

Total number of projects completed and currently in-progress that Transtech has worked on since 2019:

Full Project List of all Completed and Active Projects that Transtech is managing in the City of West Covina:

1. Major Street Rehab – Cameron Avenue (Project No 17003) ($1.0M), completed in 2020.

2. Pedestrian Improvements at Orange and Durness (Project No 19027) ($0.1M), completed in 2020.

3. Fire Station Parking Lot 4 Rehabilitation (Project No 21034) ($0.3M), completed in 2021.

4. Shadow Oak Park Playground (Project No 21027) ($0.2M), completed in 2021. $24.6
Million

CIP PROJECTS
COMPLETED SINCE 2019
$27.9
Million

CIP PROJECTS IN

PROGRESS
$52.2
Million

TOTAL CIP PROJECTS
COMPLETED + IN

PROGRESS
+ =
37 Projects

CIP PROJECTS
COMPLETED SINCE 2019
13 Projects

CIP PROJECTS IN

PROGRESS
50 Projects

TOTAL CIP PROJECTS
COMPLETED + IN

PROGRESS
+ =

5. Pavement Management Program 2019 Update ($0.1M), completed in 2020.

6. Cortez Parking Lot Rehabilitation (Project No 19007) ($0.2M), completed in 2020.

7. Residential Street Rehab Annual Program FY 17-18 (Project No 18032) ($1.4M), completed in 2020.

8. Residential Street Rehab Annual Program FY 19-20 (Project No 20011) ($1.1M), completed in 2021.

9. Restroom Renovation at Sr. Center (CDBG Funded) ($0.3M), completed in 2021.

10. Cameron Park Restroom (Project No 22024) ($0.2M), completed in 2022.

11. City Hall Restroom (Project No 22023) ($0.1M), completed in 2022.

12. Shadow Oak Park Restroom Improvements (Project No 21030) ($0.4M), completed in 2022.

13. Residential Street Rehab Annual Program FY 20-21(Project No 21020) ($2.1M), completed in 2022.

14. Residential Street Rehab Annual Program FY 21‐22 (Project No 22005) (CDBG Funded) ($2.5M), completed in 2022.

15. Pedestrian & Vehicle Safety Imp. (Project No 22004) ($0.5M), completed in 2022.

16. Cameron/Barranca Traffic Signal Improvements (Project No 18040) ($0.5M), completed in 2022.

17. Cortez Park Improvements (Project No 22007) ($0.4M), completed in 2022.

18. Sewer Main Replacement - Azusa Ave and Citrus (Project No 21011&21012) ($0.5M), completed in 2022.

19. Friendship Park - Park Improvements (Project No 21035) (CDBG Funded) ($1.0M), completed in 2022.

20. Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) (Project No 22025) ($0.1M), completed in 2022.

21. FY 21-22 Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety Improvements (Project No 22004) ($0.3M), completed in 2022.

22. PalmView, Aroma & Walmerado Parks Playgrounds (Project No 21005) ($0.6M), completed in 2022.

23. Lark Ellen and Grovecenter Pedestrian Imp (Project No 21007) ($0.1M), completed in 2022.

24. La Puente Road/Forecastle Traffic Signal Improvements (Project No 21006) ($0.2M), completed in 2022.

25. Citrus Ave Rehabilitation (with City of Covina) ($0.2M), completed in 2022.

26. Sr. Center Sliding Door Replacement ($0.1M), completed in 2022.

27. Fire Station No 1. Mechanical Building Rollup Door Replacement ($0.1M), completed in 2022.

28. Azusa Sewer Lift Station Upgrade (Project No 17022) ($3.8M), completed in 2023.

29. Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter Repairs (Project No. 21014&15) ($0.5M), completed in 2023.

30. Sportsplex Baseball Field Maintenance (Project No 23011) ($0.1M), completed in 2023.

31. Dispatch Center ‐ New Roof (Project No 21032) ($0.2M), completed in 2023.

32. Walmerado Park Restroom (Project No 22026) ($0.3M), completed in 2023.

33. Pavement Management Program 2023 Update ($0.1M), completed in 2023.

34. FY 22-23 Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety Improvements (Project No 23027) ($0.3M), completed in 2023.

35. Residential Street Rehab Annual Program FY 22‐23 (Project No 23014) ($2.5M), completed in 2023.

36. Sewer CIPP Lining at Glenview, Michelle, Azusa Ave (Project No 24004) ($1.2M), completed in 2024.

37. Cortez Park Sports Field Lighting (Project No 22016) ($1.0M), completed in 2024.

38. Residential Street Rehab Annual Program FY 23‐24 (Project No 24008) ($5.4M), scheduled completion in late 2024.

39. Cortez Sr. Center HVAC and Roof Replacement (Project No 24009) (CDBG Funded) ($1.7M), scheduled completion in early 2025.

40. Southside Sewer Main Replacement, Phase 2 (Project No 24005) ($2.5M), design is completed, construction is scheduled in early 2025.

41. ADA Transition Plan (Project No 22017) ($0.5M), scheduled completion in late 2024.

42. Traffic Signal Improvements at 10 Intersections, HSIP Cycle 10 (State Funded Project) (Project No 23028) ($3.8M), design is completed, construction is scheduled in early 2025.

43. Street Sweeping Signage Installation (Project No 25015) ($4.0M), scheduled completion in early 2025.

44. Badillo and Irwindale Traffic Signal Improvements (with LA County) ($0.4M), scheduled completion in 2026.

45. Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvements, ATP Cycle 6 (Federal Funded Project) ($2.6M), environmental certification is completed, design is in coordination. Anticipated project completion in 2026.

46. Fire Station 1 Replacement Design (Project No 23002) ($0.8M), scheduled completion in late 2025.

47. 2024 Annual Concrete Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter Repair Program (Project No 21014&15) ($0.3M), scheduled completion in late 2024.

48. Friendship Park Restroom & Park Improvements Design (Project No 23006) ($0.2M), scheduled completion in late 2025.

49. Citywide Pedestrian & Vehicle Traffic Safety Improvements FY24-25 (Project No 23027) ($0.3M), scheduled completion in early 2025.

50. Residential Street Rehab Annual Program FY 24‐25 (Project No 25001) ($5.4M), scheduled completion in Summer 2025.

Street Pavement (Asphalt) Rehabilitation Projects Completed by Transtech in West Covina:
 Since 2019, total street pavement area rehabilitated to date is 13.8 million square feet, consisting of 29% of total pavement areas within the City.
 Improvements included 7.3 million square feet of slurry seal, 6.5 million square feet of asphalt resurfacing with approximately 80,000 tons of asphalt overlaid to date.

Transtech’s Grant Writing Success in West Covina:

Total Grant Funding for Projects that Transtech has secured and Total Grant Funding Currently In-progress that Transtech has gotten for the City:

Grant Name Project Name Grant
Amount
Status
ATP Cycle 6 Funding (Federal Funds) Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvements
$2.6M Funding secured, project is in
env. Certification.

HSIP Cycle 10 Funding (State Funds) Traffic Signal Improvements at 10 Intersections
$3.8M Funding secured, construction
will start in 2025.

Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) (State
Funds)
Local Road Safety Plan $0.1M Project completed.

Community Project Funding/
Congressionally Directed Spending
(CPFCDS) Program, FY 23, (Federal
Funds)
Azusa Avenue Pedestrian
Handicap Accessibility &
Signal Synchronization
Improvements
$7.0M Funding secured, initial
programming is coordinated.

TOTAL SECURED GRANT FUNDS AMOUNT TO DATE: $13.5M
$13.5
Million

SECURED GRANTS
SINCE 2019
$7.4
Million

PENDING GRANTS
$20.9
Million

TOTAL GRANTS
SECURED + PENDING
+ =
ATP Cycle 7 Funding (Federal Funds) West Covina Pedestrian Improvements Project
$2.4M Funding application was
submitted in June 2024, results
are not announced yet.

HSIP Cycle 12 Funding (State Funds) Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements
$5.0M Funding application will be
submitted in September 2024.

TOTAL CURRENT GRANTS FUNDS AMOUNT APPLICATIONS IN PROGRESS $7.4M

TOTAL SECURED GRANT FUNDS AMOUNT TO DATE AND TOTAL CURRENT GRANTS

FUNDS AMOUNT APPLICATIONS IN PROGRESS
$20.9M
City of West Covina received 2022 APWA BEST AWARD project, for a project managed by Transtech:
 2022 APWA AWARD WINNING PARK PROJECT MANAGED BY

TRANSTECH
FRIENDSHIP PARK, City of West Covina, Completed in June 2022 Project received 2022 Projects of the Year APWA Award
Award Category: Recreation and Athletic Facilities. New, renovated, or modernized parks, outdoor theaters &
amphitheaters, playgrounds, sports facilities & fields, nature trails, and aquatic facilities.

Link to Project Info: WEST COVINA FRIEND SHIP PARK

6.c. Transtech’s Commitment to the City of West Covina and Community Engagement
At Transtech, our dedication to the City of West Covina transcends the delivery of exceptional engineering services. We firmly believe that active participation in community life is vital to fostering the growth, health, and well-being of the cities we serve. This commitment is a core value at Transtech, and we take immense pride in being an engaged and supportive member of the West Covina community.

Throughout our partnership with West Covina, over the last 5 years, we have consistently demonstrated our commitment through active involvement in a wide range of civic and community events. Our engagement includes supporting and participating in key City initiatives, such as:
 2020 State of the City and School Districts Breakfast  2020 Public Safety Awards Recognition Luncheon
 2020 Adopt a Senior Donation, Senior Emergency Program  2021 West Covina State of the City & Employee Recognition  2022 City of West Covina's Spring Festival
 2022 Anniversary Banquet
 2022 Easter Party
 2022 4th of July Heroes Parade and Street Fair
 2022 West Covina State of the City & Employee Recognition  2022 West Covina Employee Team Building Event
 2022 West Covina Regional Mega Health and Wellness Fair  2023 West Covina State of the City & Employee Recognition  2023 West Covina Centennial Celebration & Dinner
 2023 1st Annual West Covina Moon Festival
 2023 Sacred Heart Festival
 2024 2nd Grade Visit to the Engineering & Building & Safety Department  2024 2nd Annual West Covina Moon Festival
 2024 West Covina State of the City & Employee Recognition These events highlight our ongoing commitment to not just being a service provider but a true partner in the community. Whether through participation in celebrations, supporting local causes, or providing educational opportunities for youth, our goal is to contribute to the vibrancy and quality of life in West Covina.

Our overarching aim is to continue serving as your trusted consultant, delivering exceptional technical services while remaining an active and engaged partner in making West Covina an ideal place to live, work, and play. We remain deeply committed to strengthening our partnership with the City and its residents, and we are always eager to receive input on how we can best serve the community's needs now and in the future.

At Transtech, we believe that our role as a service provider to the City of West Covina goes beyond the technical and engineering expertise we offer. We see ourselves as an integral part of the community, dedicated to contributing to its growth, vibrancy, and overall well-being. Our commitment to West Covina is not just about being a service provider; it's about fostering a deep and lasting partnership that benefits every resident and enhances the quality of life in the city.

Grant Funding Initiatives – Over $13.5 Million Secured!: We take immense pride in our successful efforts to secure over $13.5 million in grant-funded projects dedicated to enhancing the safety and efficiency of West Covina’s transportation infrastructure. These projects, made possible through our expertise in navigating complex federal and state grant programs, focus on critical transportation initiatives that directly contribute to the safety and well-being of the City’s residents.

Our achievements include securing funding through prestigious Federal Grant Programs such as the Active Transportation Program (ATP), which supports projects aimed at increasing non-motorized transportation options, and the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending (CPFCDS) Program, which addresses essential community infrastructure needs. Additionally, we have leveraged State Grant Programs like the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and the Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) programs to fund projects that enhance roadway safety, reduce traffic-related fatalities and injuries, and improve the overall transportation network in West Covina.

These grants not only reflect our technical proficiency in preparing competitive applications but also our deep understanding of the City’s transportation needs and our commitment to securing the necessary resources to address them. Our successful track record underscores our role as a proactive partner in advancing West Covina’s infrastructure goals. Moreover, our work is far from finished. We currently have an additional $7.4 million in grant applications in progress, which, if successful, will further bolster our ability to implement transformative transportation projects within the City. These efforts are part of our ongoing commitment to securing the funding necessary to support West Covina’s vision for a safer, more connected, and more resilient community. In total Transtech has applied for $20.9 million in grant funding on behalf of the City.

Active Participation in Civic and Community Life: Since our partnership with West Covina began, Transtech has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to community involvement. We understand that thriving communities are built on active participation and engagement, and we have made it our mission to be present and involved in the life of the city. This includes our support and participation in numerous civic events that celebrate the city’s heritage, recognize its achievements, and bring the community together.

For instance, our involvement in the State of the City and School Districts Breakfast and the West Covina’s annual State of the City Address & Employee Recognition events underscores our dedication to staying connected with the City's leadership and its vision for the future. These events offer a platform for us to engage directly with city officials, educators, and other stakeholders, ensuring that our services are aligned with the city’s long-term goals and priorities.

It also highlights our continuous community support to the City at these important events.

We also take pride in participating in events that honor the City’s public servants and heroes. The Public Safety Awards Recognition Luncheon is one such event where we joined the community in acknowledging the dedication and bravery of West Covina’s public safety personnel. By being a part of such events, we not only show our appreciation for those who serve the city but also reinforce our commitment to contributing to a safe and secure community.

Support for Social Causes and Community Programs: Transtech is also deeply committed to supporting the needs of West Covina’s most vulnerable residents. During the challenging times of 2020 pandemic, we were proud to participate in the Adopt a Senior Donation, Senior Emergency Program. This initiative was crucial in providing essential support to senior citizens who were particularly affected by the uncertainties brought about by the pandemic.

In addition to social causes, we actively support communitybuilding events that foster a sense of belonging and pride among residents. Our participation in the City of West Covina's Spring Festival, Easter Party, and the 1st Annual West Covina Moon Festival exemplifies our commitment to celebrating the City’s diversity and cultural richness. These events bring residents together in a spirit of unity and joy, and we are honored to play a role in making them successful.

Investing in the Future Through Youth and Education: We believe that the future of West Covina lies in the hands of its young people, and we are dedicated to investing in their success. Transtech has a longstanding tradition of supporting educational initiatives that inspire and empower the next generation. Our team had so much fun with the 2nd Grade Visit to the Engineering & Building & Safety Department and reflects our commitment to providing young students with hands-on learning experiences that spark their interest in engineering and public service.

Building Lasting Relationships with the Community: One of the cornerstones of our approach at Transtech is building and maintaining strong, lasting relationships with the communities we serve. In West Covina, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner not only in providing technical services but also in contributing to the community’s overall well-being. Our regular participation in events such as the 4th of July Heroes Parade and Street Fair, West Covina’s Centennial Celebration & Dinner, and West Covina’s Regional Mega Health and Wellness Fair highlights our ongoing commitment to being a visible and active presence in the community.

We recognize that our work impacts the daily lives of West Covina’s residents, and we take this responsibility seriously. Transtech’s community involvement in West Covina is a testament to our dedication to being more than just a service provider. We are a committed partner, deeply invested in the success and well-being of the city and its residents. Our ongoing engagement in civic, social, and educational initiatives reflects our belief that a thriving community is built on strong partnerships and active participation. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the City of West Covina, working together to create a brighter future for all who call this community home.

Below are some highlights of our community events and photos:
2nd Graders Visit the Engineering and Building & Safety Team at the City of West Covina! Transtech prepared backpacks and a presentation for local 2nd graders who visited City Hall as part of their field trip. We are proud of our partnership with the City of West Covina and had a great time welcoming local 2nd graders to City Hall to learn more about local
government. Our Building & Safety and Engineering staff got to share what their respective departments do for the City and the residents we serve. The day’s highlight was sending each student home with a fun school bag filled with essential supplies and some holiday treat. This was a positive and wondering event to be part of and we hope this experience inspired these students to be tomorrow’s City Engineer or Building Official.

West Covina Staff Team Bonding Event! Transtech had a
wonderful time participating and supporting the City’s Team Bonding event by providing food and snacks for the City Team. At Transtech, our staff truly feels part of the City Family, seeing ourselves as an extension of City Staff.

City of West Covina’s 1st Annual Spring Festival! The Transtech Team had a wonderful time at the City of West Covina’s 1st Annual Spring Festival. Friends and family alike came out to enjoy a beautiful weekend filled with carnival rides, music, and over 150 food & retail vendors. We love being part of the communities we serve!
West Covina Centennial Celebration & Dinner! The Transtech Team has a wonderful time at the City of West Covina
Centennial celebration and congratulates the City on their 100th Year Celebration and their State of the City! The Transtech Team had an amazing time celebrating together and hearing about all of the spectacular accomplishments in the City over this past year! We are proud partners of this great City and of this wonderful Community!
West Covina State of the City 2022! Transtech continues to support the City’s State of the City at the highest sponsorship level. Our team has a wonderful time at the 2022 State of the City celebrating so many exciting things happening in the City.

The Transtech Team came to support this amazing community of over 100,000 residents!
West Covina State of the City 2021! Transtech continues to support the City’s State of the City at the highest sponsorship level. Our team has a wonderful time at the 2021 State of the City celebrating so many exciting things happening in the City.

The Transtech Team came to support this amazing community of over 100,000 residents.

6.1a. Firm Qualifications
Company Profile:

Established in 1989, Transtech (a California Corporation) is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm.

Transtech has been in business for over 35 years and is providing municipal services to approximately 90 public agencies.

Multi-Disciplinary Municipal Engineering Consulting Firm:

Transtech is a multi-disciplinary municipal engineering consulting firm. Our service capabilities include:
• Building & Safety Services, Building Official Building Inspection, Plan Check
• Civil Engineering,
• Staff Augmentation
• CIP Program and Construction Management and
Inspection
• Federally Funded Project Management
• Grant Writing
• CDBG Project Management
• City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer,
Development Review, Public Works
Engineering, Plan Check, Inspection
• Labor Compliance
• Planning Support
• Traffic and Transportation Planning and Eng
• Water Resources Engineering
• Surveying, Mapping, ALTA, Right-of-way Eng
• Emergency, Support Services
Experience in various types of Projects:

Transtech has experience in various types of projects, such as:
• Street Rehabilitation and Reconstruction
• Traffic Signal and Street Lighting
• ADA Improvements
• Water, Drainage, Sewer Improvements
• Bridges
• Parks and Playgrounds
• Parking Structures
• Community Centers
• Libraries
• City Halls
• Fire Stations
• Renovation of Historic Buildings
Large Pool of Staff with Diversified Experience:

Transtech has a large pool of well experienced staff and resources readily available to provide requested services, and respond to requests in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Our staff and resources include approximately 200 staff, including building officials, plan checkers, inspectors, permit technicians, engineers, project managers, designers, plan checkers, inspectors, construction managers, traffic and transportation analysts, technicians, support personnel.

Unique Qualifications:

One of the unique qualifications of Transtech is that we serve public agencies as municipal contract service providers, including Contract City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Building Official, CIP Manager, Planner and in other capacities.

Experience in Working with Public Agencies/Cities:

We have extensive experience working with Public Agencies/Cities in similar assignments. We are accustomed to working with governmental agencies, and have a good understanding of public agency issues, procedures, and policies. Several of our staff members are former City Engineers, Public Works Directors.

6.1. FIRM AND PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS (Section added per Q&A Set 1) Strong Presence in San Gabriel Valley:

In addition to providing municipal services to approximately 90 public agencies, we have a strong presence in San Gabriel Valley Region, and provide municipal services to several agencies in the San Gabril Valley Council of Governments, including:
• West Covina (City Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, CIP Management, Grant Writing and Administration, General Engineering)
• Alhambra (City Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, CIP Management, Grant Writing and Administration, General Engineering)
• Azusa (Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection)
• El Monte (Plan Check, Permit Inspection Traffic Engineering, Construction Management) • Glendora (City Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Building Official) • Irwindale (On-call Services)
• La Canada Flintridge (Staff Augmentation)
• Monrovia (CIP Management)
• Montebello (City Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, CIP Management, Grant Writing and Administration, General Engineering)
• Monterey Park (City Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, CIP Management, Grant Writing and Administration, General Engineering)
• Pasadena (On-Call Services)
• Rosemead (City Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, CIP Management, Grant Writing and Administration, General Engineering)
• San Marino (Traffic Engineering)
• Santa Fe Springs (Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection) • South El Monte (City Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, CIP Management, Grant Writing and Administration, General Engineering)
• South Pasadena (Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection) • Temple City (City Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection, CIP Management, Grant Writing and Administration, General Engineering)
Experience in working with Los Angeles County:

We work and coordinate with the County of Los Angeles on many projects.

Experience in working with METRO:

We work with METRO on a number of projects. Currently, we are managing 710 Mobility Improvement Projects for the Cities of Alhambra and Rosemead, which has total funding of over $200m. We also coordinate with SCAG long range transportation plans and policies as they affect various cities in the Southern California Region.

Experience in working with CALTRANS:

Our team includes experienced staff members who have worked for CALTRANS and are intimately familiar with the standards and procedures, project development and approval process, and requirements. One of our Sr. Staff Member is former Deputy Director of Caltrans District 7.

Experience in Federally Funded Projects:

We have extensive experience in the management and administration of federally funded projects. In the past few years, we managed over 30 federally funded projects. Our staff members have completed Caltrans Resident Engineer Academy for Federally Funded Projects. We follow guidelines and procedures of Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).

Proven Track Record in Obtaining Outside Grants:

Our team has proven track record in obtaining outside grants for its client cities. Our staff works with our client cities to find potential funding sources, and to prepare competitive applications for various programs. We have obtained extensive amount of funds for our client cities.

Service Philosophy:

Our service philosophy is defined by our unique “Customer Care” approach in delivering our services in High Quality, Timely, Efficient and Customer Friendly manner:
 Transtech is well known in providing Cost Effective Services on time with a customer friendly and responsive approach.
 Our services are founded on the principles of Total Quality Management for Total Customer Care.  Transtech understands the importance of being able to expedite certain projects, when requested, by the City. Transtech has sufficient staff and resources to expedite projects.  We have a structured approach to execute projects in an efficient manner that makes Transtech capable of providing the City with the highest quality product. Transtech has established guidelines and policies, including written manuals on quality control, project management, and design procedures for its staff and for its contract cities.
 All telephone calls or e-mails received are returned within the same working day, or the following day. We take pride in our “Same Day Response” motto.
 Responsiveness is an integral part of Transtech’s “customer friendly” service approach.  We will strive to enhance the City’s image by public trust to be the most desirable community to live, invest and conduct business.
 Customer Care means highest quality customer service. Transtech is committed to providing “Customer Care” to the City, City's patrons, responding quickly and effectively to the walk-in, telephone, and electronic inquiries of the public related to our services.

Community Benefit Enhancement (CBE):

The Transtech Team is committed to providing technical services and support to its Client Cities, as well as actively engaging with the community through supporting, attending, and organizing various civic and community activities in the City. Supporting civic and community activities demonstrates Transtech’s commitment to the progress, health, and well-being of the communities we serve. This is something that we take pride in as a company. In partnership with our client Cities, we have a proven record of active engagement in City sanctioned programs/events, and any other community benefit that the City wishes us to be a part of.

6.1b. Staff Qualifications

6.1b.1. Staffing Approach
Transtech staffing approach is designed to provide the requested services in:
 HIGH QUALITY  TIMELY  EFFICIENT  COST-EFFECTIVE  CUSTOMER FRIENDLY manner, which are 5 pillars of our service approach.

Our staffing allocation is structured to maintain responsive services and communication with City at all times:
• Contract Principal
• Designated Sr. Engineers as Task Leads
• Secondary/backup task leads when needed
• Support Staff
• Designated on-site Staff
• Specialty subconsultants if any specialty services are needed o Funding / Labor Compliance Support: AVANT GARDE, Inc. (DBE/WBE Firm); www.agi.com.co o Geotechnical Engineering Support: GEO-ADVANTEC, Inc.; www.geoadvantec.com o Landscape Architecture Support: WITHERS & SANDGREN, LTD; www.withersandsandgren.com o Survey Support: VANLENCO, Inc.; www.vanlenco.com
o Environmental Consulting Support: ULTRA SYSTEM, Inc. (DBE/WBE Firm); www.ultrasystems.com o Architectural Consulting Support: IDS GROUP, Inc.; www.idsgi.com

6.1b.2. Staff Qualifications
Transtech has a large pool of well experienced staff with credentials and certifications and proven track record in providing City Engineering Services in a timely, efficient, cost-effective and customer friendly manner:
• Our staff and resources include approximately 200 staff, including project managers, civil engineers, designers, traffic and transportation analysts, technicians plan and map checkers, surveyors, inspectors, construction managers, building officials, building plans examiners, building inspectors, planners and support personnel. • One of the unique qualifications of Transtech is that we serve public agencies as municipal contract service providers. Several of our senior staff members have previously worked for Public Agencies in various capacities, such as Public Works Director, City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, CIP Manager, Building Official, Planner, and various other capacities.
• We have extensive experience working with Public Agencies in similar assignments. We are accustomed to working with governmental agencies, and have a good understanding of public agency issues, procedures, and policies.

Licenses and Certificates of the Firm and Staff Members in Diversified Fields:

Several of our engineers are licensed as Professional Engineers by the State of California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists (BPELSG).

Our staff professional licenses, registrations and certifications include:
• PE (Licensed Civil Engineer
• TE (Licensed Traffic Engineer)
• PLS (Licensed Land Surveyor)
• QSD (Construction General Permit Qualified SWPPP Practitioner) • QSP (Construction General Permit Qualified SWPPP Developer) • QISP (Industrial General Permit Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner) • PMP (Professional Transportation Planner)
• RSP (Registered Safety Professional)
• CASp (Certified Access Specialist)
• PMP (Certified Project Management Professional)
• CPSWQ (Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality
• CPESC (Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control) • LEED AP (Professional with specialty credential with knowledge in green building practices • Registered Construction Inspector by American Construction Inspectors Association • Certified International Municipal Signal Association “IMSA” level III Technician Also, several of our staff members are certified by the International Code Council (ICC).

Building Official Certifications:
 Certified Master Code
Professional
 Building Code Official
 Building Official
Plan Check Certifications:
 Residential Building Plans
Examiner
 Commercial Building Plans
Examiner
 California Building Plans
Examiner
 Certified Sustainability
Professional
 CalGreen Plans Examiner
 Accessibility Plans Examiner
 Commercial Energy
Conservation Plans Examiner
 Residential Plans Examiner
 Mechanical Plans Examiner
 Plumbing Plans Examiner
 Electrical Plans Examiner
Inspection Certifications:
 Combination Inspector
 Commercial Building Inspector
 Residential Building Inspector
 Accessibility Inspector
 Commercial Energy Conservation
Inspector
 Electrical Inspector
 Commercial Electrical Inspector
 Residential Electrical Inspector
 Residential Energy Conservation
Inspector
 Residential Building Inspector
 Residential Mechanical Inspector
 Mechanical Inspector
 Commercial Mechanical Inspector
 Plumbing Inspector
 CalGreen Inspector
 Building Inspector CBC
 Building Inspector UBC
 Plumbing Inspector UPC
 California Building Inspector
 California Commercial Plumbing
Inspector
 California Residential Mechanical
Inspector
 California Residential Mechanical
Inspector
Additional Inspection Certifications:
 IAPMO Plumbing, Mechanical
Inspector
 Fire Code Inspector
 Fire Inspector II
 California UST Inspector
Permit Technician Certification:
 Permit Technician
CACEO Certified Code Enforcement
Officer
State of California Safety Assessment
Program:

CalOES SAP Evaluator

6.1b.3. Key Staff Organization Chart

AHMAD ANSARI, PE
Sr. Engineer, Contract Principal
 30 yrs of experience.
 Serves as City Engineer at various TT Contract Cities.  Prior experience includes working for public agencies as PW Dir., City Engineer.

OKAN DEMIRCI, PE, QSD/P
Principal CIP Manager

MICHAEL DAVID LLOYD, PE, TE, QSD/P
Sr. Engineer
 Prior experience includes working for public
agencies, including as PW Director, City Engineer,
Engineering Manager, CIP Manager.
 30 yrs of experience.

MARIA FRASER, PE, QSD/P
Principal City Engineer
 Prior experience includes working for public
agencies as City Eng, CIP Manager
 35 yrs of experience.

DAVID RAGLAND, PE, PLS, QSD/P, QISP
Sr. Engineer/Surveyor
 Licensed Civil engineer and Land Surveyor.
 Diverse experience in a wide variety of projects.
 35 yrs of experience.

MICHAEL ACKERMAN, PE, QSD/P,
QISP
Sr. Engineer
 Prior experience includes working for public
agencies and Caltrans.
 25 yrs of experience.

ROBERT QUINTERO
Sr. Project Manager, Utility Coordinator
 Prior experience includes working for public agencies in various capacities.
 Also worked at SCE as Dir. of Government Relations.
 25 yrs of experience.

ALI ZAGHARI, PE, PMP
Sr. Engineer
(PM, Caltrans Coordination, QC/QA)
 Prior experience includes working for Caltrans Distr
7, Transp. Management & Operations at various
capacities, including as Dep. Distr. Dir, Traffic Ops.
 35 yrs of experience.

BAHMAN JANKA, TE
Sr. Traffic Engineer
 Prior experience includes working for public
agencies as City Traffic Engineer.
 30 yrs of experience.

JANA ROBBINS, PTP, RSP
Principal Traffic/Transp Planner
 Serves as Sr. Traffic and Transportation Planner.
at TT Contr. Cities.
 25 yrs of experience.

MELISSA DEMIRCI, RSP
Principal, Municipal Services,
Governmental Affairs Support
Grants Manager
 Prior experience includes working at the City of Los
Angeles, Mayor’s Office Energy and Env. Team.
 12 yrs of experience.
 Oversees CIP Management Operations and Staff.
 Extensive experience in Fed Funded Projects and
Caltrans LAPM.
 15 yrs of experience.

Funding / Labor Compliance Support:

AVANT GARDE, Inc. (DBE/WBE Firm); www.agi.com.co
Geotechnical Engineering Support:

GEO-ADVANTEC, Inc.; www.geoadvantec.com
Landscape Architecture Support:

WITHERS & SANDGREN, LTD; www.withersandsandgren.com
Transtech has a large pool of well experienced staff and resources readily available to provide requested services:

City Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Grant Writing/Administration, On-Call General Engineering Services Support Staff
Our staff and resources include approximately 200 staff, including building officials, plan checkers,

BRIAN CERVANTES, MBA, On-site
Support, Associate Eng., Proj.

Management. Inspection, Permits,
Office Eng
 BS, Civil Eng, CalPoly.
 Has been serving as on-site support staff at West
Covina.
 5 yrs of experience.

JEFFREY KAO, PE, CASp, CBO
Sr. Engineer, Certified ADA
Professional
 Experience includes working as plan checker,
inspector, building official, structural engineer.
 20 yrs of experience.

Survey Support:

VANLENCO, Inc.; www.vanlenco.com
Environmental Consulting Support:

ULTRA SYSTEM, Inc. (DBE/WBE Firm); www.ultrasystems.com Architectural Consulting Support:

IDS GROUP, Inc.; www.idsgi.com
Transtech may use specialty subconsultants for the following specialty services:

JOHN OSKOUI, PE
Sr. Engineer
 Prior experience includes working for public
agencies as PW Director, City Engineer.
 30 yrs of experience.

6.1b.4. Staff Resumes
AHMAD ANSARI, PE, Contract Principal
Education
• BS in Engineering, MBA
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed Civil Engineer
Highlights
Mr. Ansari has over 30 years of past experience in City and County Public Works and has worked at several municipalities in Southern California, including:
• City of Moreno Valley- Public Works Director/City Engineer • City of Rialto- Public Works Director/City Engineer
• City of Perris- Public Works Director
• City of Pomona- Deputy Public Works Director/Assistant City Engineer.

He has managed CIP Programs and Public Works Operations, and served as the responsible in charge of numerous multi-disciplinary teams, including:
• Capital Improvement Program project management and delivery; Real Property/Right of Way acquisition and management; Traffic and Transportation engineering; Private Development/Entitlement process review and approval; Maintenance and Operations including roads, storm drains, sewers, parks, facilities, traffic signals, signs/striping, fleet; Special Districts, Landscape/Lighting Assessment; Electric Utility MARIA FRASER, PE, QSD, QSP, Sr. Engineer
Education
• BS in Civil Engineering
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed Civil Engineer
Highlights
Ms. Fraser has over 35 years of experience in design, planning, project Management and construction of public works and commercial development infrastructure field. Ms. Fraser has spent the last four (4) years in the public sector as the Capital Improvements Program Manager for the City of Chino. Her responsibilities include planning, managing, and directing the work of a division of the Public Works Department staffed by professional and sub-professional engineers. She has a broad knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies.

As the Public Works CIP Manager, Ms. Fraser has been responsible for the programming, designing and delivery of multi-disciplinary capital improvement program projects, including street, water, sewer, storm drain, transportation, paving and slurry maintenance program, and other infrastructure systems.

Ms. Fraser is competent in the management and coordination of all construction activities ensuring that the projects are delivered with regards to safety, quality, program and cost.

As the CIP Engineering Manager, Ms. Fraser assumed the role of Acting Public Works Director when the PW Director is away. During the Public Works Directors absence, she participated in the weekly Executive Management Team (EMT) and responsible for decision making during his absence.

Ms. Fraser’s experience also includes working at various positions for public and private agencies including:
• City of Palm Desert, City Engineer
• City of Chino, Senior Project Manager:
• City of Adelanto, City Engineer:
• Consultant for the Caltrans’s District 8 NPDES unit as Storm Water Coordinator/Water Pollution Control Manager CLM Professional Services
• Fraco Engineering Consultants, Principal Engineer
OKAN DEMIRCI, PE, QSD, QSP, MBA, Principal Project Manager Education
• BS in Engineering
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed Civil Engineer
• QSD, QSP
• Caltrans Resident Engineer Academy
Highlights
Mr. Demirci has approximately 15 years of experience. Mr. Demirci serves as Assistant Public Works Director, City Engineer, CIP Program Manager at Transtech’s Contract Cities and provides technical and management support.

Mr. Demirci completed Caltrans Resident Engineer Academy, very familiar with the management and administration of federally and state funded projects in compliance with Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).

Mr. Demirci works as CIP Program Manager at various Transtech’s Contract Cities and manages various capital improvement programs including state and federal funded programs. Mr. Demirci’s experience also includes working as Resident Engineer, Project Manager and Construction Manager on various projects (including federal and state funded projects).

He has a broad knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies.

JANA ROBBINS, PTP, RSP, Sr. Transportation Planner
Education
• BA, Cal Poly Pomona
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed Professional Transportation Planner
Highlights
Ms. Robbins has over 25 years of experience. She serves as one of Transtech representatives at various Cities, prepares traffic safety and calming studies, stop and signal warrants/studies, traffic impact studies, traffic calming reports, parking studies, responds to requests from Public and City Officials and attends Traffic Commission, Planning Commission, City Council Meetings as well as Design Review Board meetings. On behalf of client Cities, reviews traffic impact studies and parking analysis submitted by developers and represents contract Cities at Commission meetings when these projects are reviewed. She works directly with staff in the departments of public works, planning, engineering, and community development at each client city. She attends community forums and neighborhood block meetings to discuss and answer questions about current and future traffic conditions. She prepares traffic impact studies for development projects in Southern California, which involves the coordination with developers, as well as local and regional agencies.

MICHAEL DAVID LLOYD, PE, TE, QSD, QSP, Sr. Engineer
Education
• MS Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University
• BS Civil Engineering, Southern Methodist University
• MS Public Policy, Georgetown University
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed Civil Engineer
• Licensed Traffic Engineer
• QSD, QSP
Highlights
Mr. Lloyd has over 30 years of experience, including working in both public and private sector.

He has a broad knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies.

Mr. Lloyd has worked for the City of Moreno Valley for 25 years and been responsible for the programming, designing and delivery of multi-disciplinary capital improvement program projects, and served in various capacities as:
• Assistant City Manager responsible for Public Works and Community Development Departments
• Public Works Director
• City Engineer Land Development Division Manager
• Land Development Engineer
• Sr. Engineer
• Civil Design Engineer
• Traffic Engineer
• CIP Project Manager
• Construction Manager
As part of his responsibilities, Mr. Lloyd has:
• Maintained regular communications with developers and business owners working within the City to ensure satisfactory project progress.
• Represented the City at WRCOG committees.
• Oversaw upgrades to Accela / Digital Plan Room that streamlined the submittal process. • Oversaw the restructuring of Moreno Valley Utility and staffing of new positions. • Assisted with the restaffing of the Business and Safety Division, Planning Division, and Community Enhancement Division.
• Ensured City Council priorities are addressed in a timely manner with positive outcomes. • Oversaw Department’s preparation and submittals for various grant applications consistent with City Council priorities and the CIP.

MICHAEL ACKERMAN, PE, QSD, QSP, QISP, Sr. Engineer
Education
• BS in Engineering
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed Civil Engineer
• QSD, QSP, QISP
• RE Academy, Caltrans
• Water Pollution Control Compliance on Construction Sites for RE, Caltrans • Construction Program Management Workshop, FHWA
• Field Office Procedures Course, Caltrans
• California Work Zone Inspection – High Speed, Caltrans • Asphalt Concrete Inspection and Rehabilitation Strategies, Caltrans Highlights
Mr. Ackerman has 25 years of experience. At Transtech, he has been working as a Sr. Engineer at various Transtech City Engineering Contracts. He has served at various Cities under Transtech’s City Engineering Contracts, including Temple City, Huntington Park, and Alhambra. He has a broad knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies.

Mr. Ackerman’s experience also includes working at Caltrans and other agencies:
• Caltrans District 8: Mr. Ackerman was a civil transportation engineer for Caltrans District 8 where he was involved in the design and construction of various projects. • City of San Bernardino: Mr. Ackerman was involved in various projects, including Development Review and Plan Check, Design and Project Management. • City of Huntington Park: Mr. Ackerman worked as contract City Engineer under Transtech’s municipal services contract and later as City Engineer and Interim Director of Public Works under the City.

BRIAN CERVANTES, MBA, On-site Support, Associate Eng., Project Management, Inspection, Permits, Office Engineer
Education
• BS Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona, MBA
Highlights
Mr. Cervantes has approximately 4 years of experience in Public Works Engineering, and Transportation and Traffic Engineering. He works in the Public Works Department/City Engineering at Transtech’s client Cities assisting City Engineers and Public Works Directors. He also serves as Office Engineer on construction projects and assists Resident Engineers and Construction Managers with contract administration, document control, contract compliance.

ALI F. ZAGHARI, PE, PMP, Sr. Engineer
Education
• MS, BS in Civil Engineering
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed Civil Engineer
Highlights
Mr. Zaghari has over 35 years of experience in Transportation Management & Operations at various capacities in the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). His career path includes a number of key managerial positions in Caltrans leading to his last position as the Deputy District Director (DDD) for Traffic Operations at Caltrans District 7 in Los Angeles. As a member of District 7 Executive Team, Mr. Zaghari was responsible for policy, development and implementation of the traffic operations assets and the safe mobility of all users of the State Highway System (SHS) consisting of approximately 1500 center miles of freeways and conventional highways in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. He managed an operating budget of approximately $70M encompassing both operations management and capital outlay support needs. The organization under his leadership included critical functions such as Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Traffic Design, District Traffic Manager (DTM), Corridor Management, System Performance, and Encroachment Permits.

DAVID RAGLAND, PE, PLS, QSD, QSP, QISP, Sr. Engineer/Surveyor Education
• Humboldt State University, CA, Bachelor of Science
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed Civil Engineer
• Licensed Land Surveyor
• QSD, QSP, QISP
Highlights
Mr. Ragland is a civil engineer and land surveyor has over 30 years of diverse experience in a wide variety of projects in civil engineering. He has managed numerous multi-disciplinary teams dealing with the planning, engineering, entitlement, environmental permitting, development and construction of urban and rural development, and public works projects.

His experience also includes special emphasis on complex grading and hillside developments (has worked on the civil engineering and development of more than 40,000 acres of hillside properties), preparation of due diligence and project feasibility analysis, through conceptual planning and design to entitlement and construction.

BAHMAN JANKA, TE, Sr. Traffic Engineer
Education
• MS, BS in Civil Engineering
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed Traffic Engineer
Highlights
Mr. Janka has over 35 years of experience in Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning.

He has served as City Traffic Engineer and Transportation Director for public agencies, including:
• City of Pasadena, California: Transportation Administrator • City of Santa Clarita, California: City Traffic Engineer • City of Fremont, California: Associate Transportation Engineer • City of Palo Alto, California: Associate Transportation Engineer • Entranco Engineers, Bellevue, Washington: Transportation Engineer.

ROBERT QUINTERO, Sr. Project Manager, Utility Coordinator Education
• BS Urban & Regional Planning
• MBA
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed General Contractor B
• Certificate Diversity & Inclusion for HR
Highlights
Mr. Quintero has over 25 years of experience in government relations, city administration, city planning, public works and utility coordination. Throughout his career, Mr. Quintero has demonstrated strong leadership, project management, and comprehensive understanding of municipal government operations. He has successfully managed complex projects and engaged with various stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for the communities he has served. He has a broad knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies.

At Transtech, Mr. Quintero has also served as contract Interim Public Works Director for Cities and as Project and Program Manager for various projects. He has participated on numerous multi-disciplinary teams dealing with the planning and execution of public works projects. He has served as the Project Manager for the design, construction and management of a variety of projects, including:
• Public Works and Infrastructure; Civic Center/City Hall Expansion; Community Center; Grade Separation
Mr. Quintero’s experience also includes working for a public agency in various capacities, including as Director of Public Services/Public Work Assistant City Administrator. Mr. Quintero also worked at Southern California Edison (SCE) as Director of Government Relations.

JOHN OSKOUI, PE, Sr. Engineer
Education
• MS, Structural Engineering, Cal-State Fullerton
• BS Civil Engineering, University of North Carolina
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed Civil Engineer
Highlights
Mr. Oskoui, has over 30 years of past experience in City and County Public Works and has worked at several public agencies in Southern California:
• City of Downey – Assistant City Manager and Public Works Director • Anaheim Union HS District – Director of Planning, Design and Construction • Advanced Applied Engineering – Vice President of City Services • Long Beach Unified School District – Director of Maintenance and Work Control • City of Lynwood – Engineer/Assistant PW Dir/Director of Facilities JEFFREY KAO, PE, CBO, CASp, ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner and Inspector Education
• MS, BS Civil Engineering, Cal Poly
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed Civil Engineer
• CASp (Certified Accessibility Specialist)
ICC Certified Building Official, California Building Plans Examiner, CalGreen Inspector, CalGreen Plans Examiner, Mechanical Plans Examiner, Plumbing Plans Examiner, Building Inspector Highlights
Mr. Kao has over 20 years of experience and has been working at Transtech as Deputy Building Official, Senior Plans Examiner, On-Site Over the Counter Plans Examiner and performed plan checks for a variety of residential and commercial projects in Cities of Alhambra, South Pasadena, and Temple City. Mr. Kao has broad knowledge of building and safety operations, including working in the capacity of Deputy Building Official and Plans Examiner. His past experience includes working as a structural engineer for 4 years at a structural design firm.

MELISSA DEMIRCI, RSP, Principal, Municipal Services Contract Manager, Grants Coordinator Education
• BS Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed Roadway Safety Professional
Highlights
Ms. Demirci has over 15 years of experience in Contract and Project Management. She oversees our municipal contracts and will service as the Contract Principal for this contract.

She has her BS Degree in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona. She coordinates and interfaces with Transtech’s Building and Safety Division to develop special projects to ensure a successful applicant experience during the plan review, permit issuance and inspection process. Her prior experience includes working at the City of Los Angeles, Mayor’s Office Energy and Environment Team.

CARLOS A. PINEDA, PE, QSD, QSP, LEED, Project Manager (Service Category: Design Services) Education
• BS in Civil Engineering,
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed Civil Engineer
Highlights
Mr. Pineda has over 30 years of experience in civil engineering and project management. He has extensive experience working for both private and public sectors. He has participated on numerous multi-disciplinary teams dealing with the planning and development of civil and traffic engineering, urban and rural development, and public works projects. He has served as Principal Project Manager for a variety of projects. Public works design experience covers a wide variety of projects, including the improvement of major arterials, secondary highways and collectors, flood control and drainage projects, water and waste water projects, ADA retrofit, and safe routes to school projects. He has a good understanding and knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies. Private sector design experience covers a wide range of projects including residential master planned communities and “in tract” residential improvements. In-tract residential improvements included the design and construction of domestic and reclaimed water infrastructure to serve the new developments.

JOSEPH DEPERALTA, PE, QSD, Sr. Engineer
Education
• BS in Civil Engineering
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed Civil Engineer
Highlights
Mr. Peralta has approximately 30 years of experience. His experience includes working as contract/consultant City Engineer, Plan Checker, Design Engineer for various Cities. His experience includes dealing, coordinating and navigating thru the permitting processes with municipal, county and state level and other governmental agencies, architects and consultant, utility companies, and regional entities, including Caltrans, Water Quality Board, AQMD, US Corps of Engineers, Department of Fish and Game, Union Pacific Railroad and others.

MOHAMMAD MOSTAHKAMI, PE, Sr. Engineer
Education
• BS in Civil Engineering
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed Civil Engineer
Highlights
Mr. Mostahkami has over 35 years of experience. His experience includes working for various Public Agencies as Public Works Director, City Engineer, Project Engineer, Plan Checker, Designer, including for the Cities of:
• Downey, PW Director
• South Gate, PW Director, City Engineer,
• Arcadia, Civil Engineer.

ZIAD Y. MAZBOUDI, PE, QSD, QSP, CPSWQ, CPESC, LEED AP, D.WRE, Sr. Engineer Education
• BS in Civil Engineering
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed Civil Engineer
• QSD, QSP, CPSWQ, CPESC, LEED AP
Highlights
Mr. Mazboudi has 34 years of progressively responsible, diversified experience in public works, engineering, utilities, development engineering, facilities maintenance, sustainability, environmental programs and project management in both the public and private sector, supported by a strong educational background in civil engineering, geographic information systems, water quality/urban runoff, and environmental programs. His experience includes:
• City of San Clemente - PW Department, Deputy Director/Engineering • City of San Juan Capistrano - PW/Utilities Department, Senior Civil Engineer • City of Westminster - PW Department, Associate Civil Engineer/Development Engineer • City of La Habra - PW Department, Assistant Civil Engineer.

Special International Projects:
• US Green Building Council (www.usgbc.org), Egyptian Green Building Council (EGBC) Represented the US Green Building Council, to assist in the formation of the EGBC. Provided lectures on the role of government in Green Building and on the US Green Building Program, LEED.
• USAID International Development Agency (www.usaid.gov), In partnership with USAID and ICMA Kingdom of Jordan Commercial/Industrial Environmental Audit In partnership with USAID and ICMA, developed a training manual for the audit of commercial and industrial facilities in Jordan. Performed audits in Jordan and provided recommendations to the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Local Government.

AZITA FAKOORBAYAT, PE, Sr. Engineer
Education
• BS in Civil Engineering
Registrations/Certifications
• Licensed Civil Engineer
Highlights
Ms. Fakoorbayat has over 25 years of experience. She has a broad knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies.

Recent Experience with Transtech’s contract Cities:

Contract CIP Project Manager, City of Chino: As contract CIP Project Manager, coordinate various CIP projects throughout project design phase, including concrete, asphalt, storm drain, sewer, water, grading, traffic signal, accessibility. Conduct design review, PS&E review, constructability and biddability review, and manage design phase of various CIP projects, and manage and coordinate various CIP projects with various design engineers to ensure project design phases are completed within time and budget, and proceed with construction.

Public Agency Experience:
• Principal Engineer, City of Costa Mesa, CA
• As Principal Engineer, perform a broad range of highly complex and professional • Civil Engineer I, Pierce County Public Works Utilities and Transportation • Services, Design Section, Tacoma, WA
• Assistant City Engineer, City of Sumner, Sumner, WA
Private Consulting Experience:
• Senior Project Manager, Afb Group, Laguna Niguel, Ca
• Senior Project Manager, Berryman & Henigar, Santa Ana, Ca • Project Manager, CNC Engineering, Newport Beach, Ca
• Senior Design Engineer/ Project Manager, Harding Lawson Associates Group Inc., Bellevue, Wa
JEFFREY HIRSH, Sr. Project/Construction Manager/Inspector Education
• SDSU, College Level Classes
Registrations/Certifications
• Cal OSHA 10-hour construction certified; Construction Site Storm Water Training Highlights:

Mr. Hirsh has approximately 25 years of experience in general engineering/public works and building construction projects. He has worked in the capacity of foreman, site superintendent and project manager. In these capacities, he has been involved in a wide variety of private and public works construction projects in Type A (General Engineering) and Type B (Building) construction. He has knowledge of standards and procedures for public agencies, including the Green Book, Caltrans, and has extensive experience in traffic control, safety and OSHA compliance requirements. Mr. Hirsh also has experience in inspecting federally funded projects to ensure compliance with the Caltrans LAPM.

Jeffrey’s prior experience includes: 2013-214, PSBI Parking Structure Construction: Sr.

Superintendent; 1995-2013, Harwood Homes, Inc. Managed 35 Development Projects; 1992- 1995, Overland Company: Site Superintendent – SFR Tract Home Development; 1985-1992, Cambridge Development: Site Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent CRAIG M. WHEELER, Sr. Project/Construction Manager/Inspector Education
• BA
Registrations/Certifications
• NASSCO-Certified Inspector (Pipeline, Lateral and Manhole Assessments); Licensed A General Eng. Contractor
Highlights:

Mr. Wheeler has more than 30 years of experience in engineering and construction in both the public and private sectors. He has provided project management and inspection services on a wide variety of public works projects. His experience includes pavement rehab, ADA, sidewalk, curb&gutter, grading, wet and dry utilities, roadway reconstruction and resurfacing, bridge construction and rehabilitation, water and sewer lines, RCP or RCB storm drains, pump stations, booster pump stations, street lights, traffic signals-new and upgrade/modifications, parks, parking lots, structures and other related types of projects. As a project manager and construction inspector, Mr. Wheeler’s responsibilities include site observation and construction quality assurance and control, ensuring general site safety, preparing daily reports, photo documentation, monitoring SWPPP and BMP implementation, providing daily updates to the City project manager, providing recommendations and responses for contractor RFIs, assisting with submittal and shop drawing reviews, tracking quantities, and conducting progress payment reviews. He has inspected projects that are funded with State and Federal Funds and is familiar Caltrans LAPM for Contract Administration.

EARL FRASER, Registered Constr. Inspector, QSP, Sr. Project/Construction Manager/Inspector Education
• BA
Registrations/Certifications
• Registered Construction Inspector by American Construction Inspectors Association; QSP (Construction General Permit Qualified SWPPP Practitioner) Highlights:

Mr. Fraser has approximately 30 years of experience. He is a Registered Construction Inspector by American Construction Inspectors Association. He is also certified as QSP (Construction General Permit Qualified SWPPP Practitioner). His experience includes inspection local roads, pavement rehab, ADA, grading wet and dry utilities. As Sr. Inspector/Construction Manager, he performs a wide variety of tasks to ensure the project progresses on schedule, is in compliance with approved plans and specifications, and effective communication and information flow is maintained with project participants. He has inspected projects that are funded with State and Federal Funds, and is familiar Caltrans LAPM for Contract Administration.

KEITH A. WYATT, Sr. Project/Construction Manager/Inspector Education
• BA, UC Irvine, CA
Registrations/Certifications
• Union Carpenter Apprenticeship School; 10-Hr, 30-Hr. OSHA; SWPPP Certified; FEMA Training:

IS-3, IS-100.PWb, IS-200.b, IS-325, IS-552, IS-556, IS-700.a, IS-800.a, IS-803, IS-806, IS-809, IS-907; ICC: Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing
Highlights:

Mr. Wyatt has approximately 25 years of experience in the construction field in building and engineering/public works projects. He has worked in the capacity of superintended, project manager and construction manager for consulting firms, as well as construction companies.

In these capacities, he has been involved in a wide variety of private and public works construction projects in Type A (General Engineering) and Type B (Building). The projects include, but not limited to, construction of new buildings, seismic upgrades, ADA upgrades, TI improvements, site development, roads, parking facilities, utilities, etc. The type of buildings includes community centers, schools, hospitals, warehouses, distribution centers, and various other projects. He managed projects which involved Local Agencies; CA Department of General Services (DGS); CA Department of State Hospitals (DSH); CA Division of the State Architect (DGS); CA Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD).

ROBERT GARCIA, Inspector
Education
• California State University, Los Angeles, Continuing Education/Public Works Construction Inspection Course; California State University, Sacramento, Water Program/Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems
Highlights
Mr. Garcia has approximately 30 years of experience, of which 20 years has been working as the City Public Works Inspector for the City of Palmdale. His experience includes inspecting of all types of public works construction project: roadway construction, pavement rehabilitation, signals, grading, storm drains, sewer mains, concrete structures, sidewalks, and gutters. He also worked on county, state and federal funded projects. Mr. Garcia provided public works inspection services to the following Transtech client Cities: City of Hesperia, Public Works Inspector; City of Commerce, Public Works Inspector.

CLEMENTE ELIZALDE, Traffic Signal Inspector
Education
• San Bernardino Valley College, with a Major in Radio/Television, Communications and Electronics
• Chaffey College, with a major In Industrial Electricity, Motor starters and Operational amplifiers
Registrations/Certifications
• Certified International Municipal Signal Association “IMSA” level III Technician Highlights
Mr. Elizalde has over 30 years of experience in Traffic Signal Systems inspection, maintenance and installation.

City of San Bernardino, 1985 to 2018, Traffic Signal Maintenance Department, various positions:
• Street Lighting Electrician; Traffic Signal Technician II; Traffic Signals Technician III; LeadPerson for Traffic Signals, Street Lighting and Signs; Street Signal/Lighting and Signs Supervisor DUANE THAN TUT, Inspector
Education
• BSLA, University of California at Davis
Registrations/Certifications
• American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
• QWEL
Highlights
Mr. Tut has approximately 25 years of experience. His experience includes working as, Project Manager and Construction Manager on various projects (including regional and international projects) from project inception to closeout. He has prepared from Concept to Construction Administration for public parks throughout California. Highlighted projects are:
• Primrose Park, Temple City, CA. Cost: $2m; Los Angeles Mission College Baseball and Softball Fields, CA; Streetscape for City of Lomita, CA; North Verdugo Park, Glendale, CA; Pacific Park, Glendale, CA; Santiago Park, Santa Ana, CA: Cost: $3m; Lions Park, Costa Mesa: Cost:
$1m; Brio Park & Oeste Splash Pads, City of La Habra, CA; Concept for Norm Ross Sports Complex, City of Stanton, CA for Prop 68 funding City CIP program including managing consultant contracts.

JAMES PAGANI, DSA Certified Accessibility Specialist, CHST, Inspector Education
• BA, Goucher College
Registrations/Certifications
• BCSP Constr. Health and Safety Technician; CalOES SAP Evaluator; DSA Certified Accessibility Specialist; FEMA Training: IS-3, IS-100.PWb, IS-200.b, IS-325, IS-552, IS-556, IS-700.a, IS-800.a, IS803, IS-806, IS-809, IS-907; ICC: Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing; OSHA 30 Hour Trained
Highlights
Mr. Pagani has approximately 15 years of experience in public works construction management and inspection. Mr. Pagani has thorough knowledge and understanding of construction both on the jobsite and in the office, experience working with the various trades, designers, and managers of many different types of projects. Examples of his project experience as Public Works Inspector/Construction Manager includes: City of Rialto, Public Works Encroachment Permit Inspections; City of South El Monte, Public Works Encroachment Permit Inspections; Primrose Park Improvements, City of Temple City; FY 20/21 Pavement Rehab, City of West Covina; Previous Experience -Koury Engineering, Combination Inspector.

ANDY CARLTON, Inspector
Education
• Computer Science, California State University, Fullerton Highlights
Mr. Carlton has approximately 15 years of experience, of which 5 years are in Inspection. Mr.

Carlton works as Public Works Inspector capacity at various Transtech client cities, which include Temple City, Commerce, South El Monte as Public Works Inspector issuing encroachment permits to various public works projects. His inspection experience in this capacity includes steel, masonry, concrete sidewalks, curb ramps, curb & gutter, driveways, on-site & off-site grading, trenching, traffic control measures, and street pavement. Recent projects representative of Mr. Carlton’s recent PW inspection experience include: City of Pico Rivera, METRO, Hot Spots Intersection Improvements Rosemead Boulevard at Slauson Avenue; City of Commerce, Atlantic Boulevard Improvements as part of METRO Call for Projects; City of South Gate, Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Cycle 10 Improvements Project.

JORGE PAZ, EIT, Associate Engineer, Project Management/Inspection/Office Engineering/RE Support Education
• B.S Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona
Registrations/Certifications
• EIT
Highlights
Mr. Paz has approximately 4 years of experience in Public Works Engineering and Project Management. He works at various cities under Transtech’s Municipal Contracts in support of managing Capital Improvement Projects. He also serves as Office Engineer on construction projects and assists Resident Engineers and Construction Managers with contract administration, document control, contract compliance.

FURKAN. CETINKALE, Associate Engineer, Project Management/Inspection/Office Engineering/RE Support Education
• BS, Cal Poly Pomona, Industrial Engineering; MS, Cal Poly Pomona, Engineering Management
Highlights
Mr. Cetinkale has approximately 7 years of experience in the construction. He has extensive experience in all phases of projects, including planning/development, entitlement and permitting bidding, construction, close-out, full-life cycle, project workflow, operations/systems development, scheduling, cost and budget control, contract negotiations, change order management, bid preparation, safety.

CITY OF COMMERCE (Year started and completed: 2015 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Vilko Domic, Assistant City Manager
T: 323-722-4805; E: [email protected]
Services Provided: City Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering; CIP Management; Federally Funded Project Management; Engineering Design; Public Works Permit Inspections; Map Check; Building & Safety Services (Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection)
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE (Year started and completed: 2018 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Rene Salas, City Manager
T: Phone: 626-579-6540, E: [email protected]
Services Provided: City Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering; CIP Management; Federally Funded Project Management; Engineering Design; Public Works Permit Inspections; Map Check; Building & Safety Plan Check
CITY OF ALHAMBRA (Year started and completed: 1993 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Andrew Ho, Community Development Director
T: 626-570-5041; E: [email protected]
Services Provided: City Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering; CIP Management; Federally Funded Project Management; Engineering Design; Public Works Permit Inspections; Map Check; Building & Safety Services (Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection)
CITY OF AZUSA (Year started and completed: 2019 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Jose D. Jimenez, Director of Economic & Community Development T: 626-812-5236; E: [email protected]
Services Provided: Building & Safety Services, Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection CITY OF MONTEREY PARK (Year started and completed: 2013 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Shawn Igoe, Director of Public Works
T: 626-307-1320; E: [email protected]
Services Provided: City Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering; CIP Management; Federally Funded Project Management; Engineering Design; Public Works Permit Inspections; Map Check; Building & Safety Services (Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection)
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY (Year started and completed: 2013 – Ongoing Service) Contact: Bryan Cook, City Manager; T: 626-285-2171; E: [email protected] Services Provided: City Engineering Services; Traffic Engineering; CIP Management; Federally Funded Project Management; Engineering Design; Public Works Permit Inspections; Map Check; Building & Safety Services (Building Official, Plan Check, Inspection)

7. REFERENCES
ATTACHMENT NO. 2
SECTION 1 | Cover Letter
SECTION 2 | Project Summary
SECTION 3 | Methodology
SECTION 4 | Fee Schedule
SECTION 5 | Excluded or Subcontracted Services
SECTION 6 | Similar Services Completed
SECTION 7 | Firm and Personnel Qualifications
SECTION 8 | References
APPENDIX | Attachments A-D, F & G
Prepared for:

City of West Covina
1444 West Garvey Avenue South
West Covina, CA 91790
Contact: Stephanie Sikkema, Finance Director
Phone: (626) 939-8463
Email: [email protected]
Prepared by:

TKE Engineering, Inc.
2305 Chicago Avenue
Riverside, CA 92507
Contact: Terry Renner, P.E., P.L.S., Q.S.D., Senior Vice President Phone: (951) 680-0440
Email: [email protected]

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September 18, 2024

CITY OF WEST COVINA
Stephanie Sikkema, Finance Director
1444 West Garvey Avenue South
West Covina, CA 91790
Subject: Proposal for City Engineering Services, Traffic Engineer Services, Engineering Grant Writing/Administration Services, and On-Call General Engineering Services Dear Ms. Sikkema:

Thank you for the opportunity to present TKE Engineering Inc.’s (TKE’s) professional qualifications to provide municipal engineering services, traffic engineering services, grant writing/application and administration services, project management services, inspection services, surveying services, engineering support, permit administration, and plan check services for the City of West Covina (City). Enclosed herein are our qualifications to provide these services for the City. Terry Renner, P.E., P.L.S., Q.S.D., TKE’s Senior Vice President, is legally authorized to sign contracts on behalf of TKE and will be the contact person during the period of proposal evaluation. TKE is headquartered at 2305 Chicago Avenue, Riverside, 92507. Mr. Renner can be reached by phone at (951) 680-0440 and/or by email at [email protected].

Why should the City choose TKE to provide on-call engineering services? Please consider the following:

Our Team – TKE’s wide range of provided services along with our engineering background and extensive experience, allows all requested work to be completed effectively and maximize the City’s projects with the available funding limits. The City will benefit greatly by the vision, leadership, and dedication to community exhibited by TKE’s project team. In particular, Mr. Terry Renner, P.E., P.L.S., Q.S.D., our Principal-In-Charge and Michael Thornton, P.E., P.L.S., M.S., have a vast amount of experience with all aspects of municipal engineering, traffic engineering, on-call engineering and engineering grant writing/administrative services. Mr. Renner’s and Thornton’s experience includes project planning to design and extends through bidding and construction. His excellent project management skills will provide a great benefit to the City, in particular, his experience with “cutting edge” creative engineering techniques focused on cost control, ensuring that projects provide the maximum value for the public’s investment.

Our Experience and Qualifications – TKE has been providing city engineering services for the past 24 years to numerous public agencies and is well qualified to assist the City. TKE is a firm capable of managing and delivering municipal engineering services, traffic engineering services, grant writing/application and administration services, inspection services, surveying services, project management services, engineering support, permit administration, and plan check services. A brief list of on-call municipal clients, together with projects that TKE has successfully completed is presented in our proposal. The City will benefit from our broad range of experience through our intimate understanding of the common pitfalls for each project variation, and development processing challenges, and our past history of successfully overcoming these challenges.

Thank you for your consideration. TKE would very much appreciate the opportunity to work with the City. If you have any questions, please contact me at (951) 680-0440 or [email protected].

Sincerely,
Terry Renner, P.E., P.L.S., Q.S.D.

Senior Vice President
TKE Engineering, Inc.

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P R O J E C T

U N D E R S T A N D I N G
TKE proudly serves municipal agencies with a variety of city engineering services including city engineering,
project and construction management, inspections
services, traffic engineering, plan checking, development services, and CIP management for transportation, street widening, pavement rehabilitation,pedestrian
enhancements, bike lanes, roundabouts, storm water,
urban runoff management and water quality programs,
floodplain management, parking lots, parks, storm drain, traffic signals, signing and striping, water systems,
recycled water systems and, waste water systems. This
also includes various grant writing, administration, and closeout for HSIP, ATP, CMAQ, SR25, CDBG, SAFETEA-LU ,
SB-1, LPP, and numerous other grant programs. TKE’s
experience includes project delivery from “cradle to
grave”. All of the engineering duties previously discussed are services we effectively provide routinely. We request that you verify our qualifications with the agencies
presented in this section. TKE has provided numerous
municipalities and agencies throughout Southern
California with consulting services and staffing for every facet of Public Works. In addition, we have worked on
multi-million-dollar regional mega projects for a variety of government agencies.

S C O P E O F W O R K
TKE has extensive experience with an excellent reputation in the provision of city engineering services for municipal agencies. Throughout our history of serving the Southern California region, we have provided development, design and construction engineering support services for
numerous agencies and over $2 billion of public
infrastructure improvements. TKE also provides services exclusively to municipal agencies and therefore has no
potential for conflicts of interest with any development projects. TKE recognizes the importance of staffing based on a client’s need and workload. Our flexible support and qualified staff enable our clients to serve their
constituents in a cost effective and efficient manner.

TKE’s scope of services is presented in the following
paragraphs:

TKE Engineering Inc. AT A GLANCE
City/District Engineer
TKE serves as the City Engineer in 5
Cities/Districts in Southern California
City/District Surveyor
City/District Surveyor in 9 Cities/Districts.

Traffic Engineering
Traffic Engineer in 7 Cities/Districts
On-Call Plan
Checking/Inspection Contracts
TKE currently provides Plan Checking and
Inspection for more than 30 Cities/
Counties/Districts throughout Southern
California
Size of Organization
60 Professional Engineers, Surveyors,
Designers, Project and Construction Managers,
Inspectors, Plan Checkers, Design Professionals,
Engineers, and Support Staff
Location of Office
TKE Engineering, Inc.
2305 Chicago Avenue
Riverside, CA 92507
Company Structure
TKE is a California C Corporation founded in
June 2000. TKE is not a subsidiary.

California Business License No.: 0109901
DIR NUMBER PWLR No.: 1000413173
Years in Business
TKE has conducted business for the past 24
years and has 24 years of experience in
providing survey, planning, design, plan
check and construction management services
for traffic and transportation Capital
Improvement Projects
Grant Management
TKE has successfully written over $200M and
designed/managed more the $700M in
Federal and State funded grant projects.

City of Temecula Point of
Contact
Terry Renner, P.E., P.L.S., Q.S.D.
– Senior Vice President
Phone: (951) 680-0440
Email: [email protected]
TKE Engineering, Inc.

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C I T Y E N G I N E E R I N G S E R V I C E S
T A S K N O . 1
TKE will manage plan review and inspection services for all public right-of-way encroachment permits to confirm compliance with all applicable codes, regulations,
policies, standards, and best practices. Such permits may include construction work; construction or vehicle
operations; oversize vehicles; street closures; temporary storage of vehicles, storage pods, trash bins, or other objects; news racks; and ongoing encroachment by
awnings, sidewalk dining, etc. Services will include but may not be limited to the following:
• Receiving/processing permit applications,
assessing permit fees, and issuing permits
• Performing pre-work inspections as needed to
evaluate existing conditions
• Reviewing plans and specifications
• Writing corrections and redlining of plans
• Determining appropriate conditions to impose
on permits
• Determining whether a traffic control plan is
required and reviewing such plans
• Performing regular inspections of ongoing work
and inspections of completed work to ensure
compliance with approved plans and permit
conditions
• Maintaining regular communication with the
applicant, job superintendent, or other project
representatives as needed
T A S K N O . 2
TKE will maintain a communication channel for applicants and job superintendents to communicate directly with
the public works inspector via telephone, and/or with the city engineer on behalf of the inspector. TKE will provide continuity of inspection services through project
completion.

T A S K N O . 3
TKE will provide a public works inspector presence at City Hall and within the City as necessary to adequately
inspect ongoing work in the public right-of-way and
address issues as they arise.

T A S K N O . 4
TKE will provide plan review of grading, drainage, and
improvement plans for private and public development
projects. Services will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Receiving/processing permit applications,
assessing permit fees, and issuing permits
• Reviewing plans and specifications
• Writing corrections and redlining of plans
• Determining appropriate conditions to impose
on permits
• Providing pick-up and delivery of plans at City
Hall and maintaining a log of plans in process and
their status accessible at any time by City staff
• Learning and effectively utilizing the City’s cloudbased software for permit issuance and tracking T A S K N O . 5
TKE will provide plan review of plans submitted for
planning or zoning review for public works issues. This may include conceptual or preliminary plans,
architectural plans, site plans, and preliminary grading plans. Services will include but are not limited to the following:
• Reviewing project applications, plans, and
related documents
• Identifying major public works issues to be
addressed through the planning process prior to
plan check submittal including but not limited to
grading, off-site improvements, and traffic
• Writing conditions of approval related to public
works issues to be imposed on the project
through the planning process
• Providing pick-up and delivery of plans at City
Hall and maintaining a log of plans in process and
their status accessible at any time by City staff
• Learning and effectively utilizing the City’s
permitting software for permit issuance and
tracking
T A S K N O . 6
TKE will provide a review of projects submitted under the Subdivision Map Act and related provisions of the West
Covina Municipal Code. This includes but may not be
limited to tentative and final maps, lot mergers, lot line adjustments, certificates of compliance, dedications,
vacations, and easements. Services will include but are not limited to the following:
• Reviewing applications, maps, legal descriptions,
deeds, and related documents
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• Providing redline documents and writing
corrections
• Writing conditions of approval to be imposed on
tentative maps
• Providing pick-up and delivery of documents at
City Hall and maintaining a log of reviews in
process and their status accessible at any time
by City staff
• Learning and effectively utilizing the City’s
permitting software for project tracking
T A S K N O . 7
TKE will provide city engineering services, including but not limited to the following:
• Attend meetings with City staff, public officials,
developers, contractors, and the public as
needed
• Attend Commission and City Council meetings as
needed
• Represent the City as its city engineer while
interfacing with the public and other agencies
including but not limited to Los Angeles County
Department of Public Works, Southern
California Edison, and the water purveyors that
serve the City
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Los Angeles
County Department of Public Works for
technical and policy issues
• Review documents and reports from other
agencies pertaining to West Covina
infrastructure or public works matters and
provide recommendations to staff on
appropriate responses or actions
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to City
staff on public works and engineering laws,
policies, procedures, and best practices
including but not limited to the California Public
Contract Code, Streets and Highways Code, and
Subdivision Map Act
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to
field staff regarding infrastructure and
maintenance issues
T A S K N O . 8
TKE will provide “City Engineer” presence at City Hall, anticipated at 16 hours a week, with a consistent schedule agreed upon by the selected firm and the City. Hours may be adjusted over time depending on project volume and
workload. While in the office, the City Engineer will be expected to provide internal and external customer
service, including seeing customers at the counter,
meeting with City staff, and taking phone calls.

T A S K N O . 9
TKE will assist Capital Improvement Project Manager in
project and contract management services for public
works projects and other select capital improvement
projects to be determined. Services will include but are not limited to the following:
• Prepare project plans, bid specifications, and
Notice Inviting Bids
• Conduct pre-bid meetings
• Respond to inquiries and prepare addendums to
bid specifications as needed
• Prepare staff reports and other documents as
may be needed for contract approval
• Monitor labor compliance
• Prepare contract change orders
• Review project invoices for accuracy and
contract compliance
• Prepare staff reports and other documents as
may be needed for project acceptance
• Maintain all project documents and files on
behalf of City
• When applicable, work with City’s grant
administrator on grant-funded projects to
prepare additional paperwork as necessary for
grant compliance
T A S K N O . 10
TKE will assist Capital Improvement Project Manager in
project management and manage consultant contracts
for public works services, such as updating plans or
preparing studies beyond this scope of services. Services will include but are not limited to the following:
• Prepare and distribute RFPs or RFQs
• Evaluate proposals submitted and interview
consultants as needed
• Negotiate price and contract terms with
consultant on behalf of City
• Prepare staff reports and other documents as
may be needed for contract approval
• Direct consultant work, serve as liaison with
consultant, and review work product
• Monitor work and progress and review invoices
to ensure consistency with project budget and
schedule
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T A S K N O . 11
TKE will advise City staff as to grants or other funding available for public works projects and, when so directed, initiate and prepare applications for such funding or
grants.

T A S K N O . 12
TKE will assist the City in processing grant applications and administration of awarded grants.

T A S K N O . 13
TKE will monitor trends, legislation, and standard
practices and advise the Community Development
Director on appropriate codes, policies, procedures, and practices to adopt.

T A S K N O . 14
TKE will coordinate, consult, and provide input to other departments and agencies as may be required, including
but not limited to planning, building, code compliance, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Los
Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, the City’s consultant for building and safety services, the City’s consultant for NPDES
compliance, and utility providers.

T A S K N O . 15
TKE will prepare, implement, and enforce policies and
procedures.

T A S K N O . 16
In the event of a local, regional, or national emergency or disaster, TKE will provide engineering and public works plan review and inspection services as required to
appropriately respond to the emergency, including after regular business hours.

T A S K N O . 17
TKE will provide any other services as may be necessary for administration and enforcement of the California
Public Contract Code, Streets and Highways Code,
Subdivision Map Act, applicable provisions of the West
Covina Municipal Code, and any other codes pertaining to public works and engineering matters.

T R A F F I C E N G I N E E R I N G S E R V I C E S
TKE will provide traffic engineering services, including but not limited to the following:
• Review and provide comments on traffic impact
studies prepared by other consultants for
development projects
• Review and provide comments on proposed
development projects pertaining to traffic issues
including but not limited to traffic impacts, site
access and circulation, and parking
• Prepare conditions of approval for projects
• Review and provide engineering judgement on
traffic safety issues raised by City staff, the
Traffic Committee, and the public
• Conduct traffic reviews and prepare reports with
recommendations for issues including but not
limited to stop sign warrants, crosswalk
installation and removal, traffic calming, speed
surveys, accident histories, and other general
traffic safety and related issues
• Prepare and make presentations to the Traffic
Committee and City Council regarding traffic
reviews and recommendations
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Los Angeles
County Department of Public Works for traffic
signal timing and maintenance, striping, signs,
and other traffic issues

ON - C A L L E N G I N E E R I N G S E R V I C E S
TKE will provide municipal engineering services on an “oncall” or “as needed” basis for various duties assigned by Community Development Director and/or Deputy
Community Development Director. Services may include
but are not limited to the following:
• General consulting and technical advice
• Private development application reviews
• Infrastructure design, construction and/or
operation
• Assistance with the Capital Improvement
Program
• Reviewing and certifying design plans,
specifications and cost estimates for City capital
projects
• Performing the lead role in the engineering
review, coordination and technical
administration of assessment districts and bond
issue projects to provide coordinated and costeffective project • Reviewing private development construction
plans, mapping and projects for compliance with
City adopted design standards, subdivision
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standards and Building Code and related work as
required
• Assisting the City in processing Federal, State
and regional permits
• Assisting the City with processing grant
applications
• Miscellaneous engineering tasks, feasibility
studies, investigations, and other duties as
directed by the Community Development
Director and/or Deputy Community
Development Director
• Assist in the new permit processing software
(Accela) conversion process.

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P R O J E C T A P P R O A C H
Whether the services required are city engineering,
project management, grant writing and administration,
planning, design, or construction related, successful
project delivery is our goal. Our definition of successful project delivery is:
• Timely identification of projects and funding
streams
• Project and grant application completion that
meets all program requirements
• Project completion within budget
• Project completion on schedule
TKE’s implementation plan includes the following key
elements which we routinely provide for each of our
projects.

P R O J E C T M A N A G E M E N T
TKE provides effective city engineering support, land
development, CIP management and project/construction
management services to a variety of municipal
clients. We have successfully delivered extensive and
highly visible development projects, street improvement, traffic improvement, drainage improvement, water,
wastewater and facility improvement projects for the
Coachella Valley Association of Governments, County of
San Bernardino and Riverside, Cities of El Monte, South El Monte, Azusa, Glendora, Pomona, Coachella, Banning,
Calimesa, Moreno Valley, Chino, Corona, Highland,
Hesperia, Colton, Upland, Fontana, Yucaipa, Rialto,
Redlands, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, and Riverside and for the Municipal Agencies San Bernardino Municipal Water
Department, Rubidoux Community Services District,
Mission Springs Water District, East Valley Water District, Mission Springs Water District, Coachella Water
Authority, San Bernardino Municipal Water Department,
Rubidoux Community Services District, East Valley Water District, Three Valleys Municipal Water District, Monte Vista Water District, and Maywood Mutual Water
Company. TKE’s approach has consistently allowed our
partner agencies to fulfill their missions of delivering the best value for the public’s investment.

TKE’s management approach includes:

M O N T H L Y P R O G R E S S R E P O R T S
TKE documents project progress for all projects assigned to TKE by a comprehensive project management
summary. The summary includes project name and
related number, description of progress, budget status, schedule compliance, completed deliverables, and
anticipated upcoming accomplishments.

C O M M U N I C A T I O N
Communications with City staff is another important
component to effective project management. In addition
to the monthly progress reports, TKE meets with clients as needed to ensure the projects are proceeding as
anticipated. We document each discussion or meeting
with notes and electronically mail them to the project
team within three days of the meeting/conference
indicating action items and a schedule for completion of these items. Finally, TKE welcomes direct lines of
communication between the City and all Key Staff for any and all project needs.

R E C O R D K E E P I N G
TKE keeps records in an organized filing system both in hard copy and electronic forms. This organized filing
system allows TKE to access records immediately should
they be needed. Additionally, TKE can provide
comprehensive project records to the City upon
completion of each project.

M E E T I N G S
TKE meets with project stakeholders as needed including the public, permitting agencies, utilities, etc. We meet with them at the project’s onset and throughout the
course of project development to ensure all stakeholder project needs are considered in the project design. All meeting preparation (City Staff Reports, agendas,
exhibits, slide shows, etc.) will be prepared by TKE for each meeting. Again, meetings will be documented. TKE
has provided numerous similar presentations to Councils (closed sessions, council meetings, community meetings, etc.).

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C I P P R O J E C T M A N A G E M E N T
Project management will be an essential element in all
types of project delivery. Effective communications will lead to effective management. Management will include
weekly reviews of project budget and schedules and
regular meetings with all project shareholders.

For all projects, the most important aspect of
management will be to ensure that the City’s interests are protected to the maximum extent possible and project
schedules are met. TKE will ensure that public funds and impact fees are used for the benefit of the
community. Any deviation from standards and
requirements will be referred to the City and TKE will
implement direction given by City staff. Maintaining
excellent communications will prevent any project
processing misunderstandings and will avoid project
delays. TKE management techniques always result in
efficient project delivery.

Managing other consultants is another area that TKE
excels. Due to our extensive variety of project
experience, TKE has a vast amount of knowledge with all public works improvement projects. With this
understanding, TKE is able to manage others and avoid
any costly project changed conditions and delays.

R E G U L A T O R Y , S U B D I V I S I O N M A P A C T

A N D C I T Y S T A N D A R D S C O M P L I A N C E
Another primary function of TKE staff is to verify
compliance with aspects of federal, state, and local laws as well as the subdivision map act and City standards. TKE is already well versed with federal, state and local
development law and the map act
requirements. Further, TKE will verify that all
construction related to engineering components, are
constructed in accordance with these requirements and
standards.

F E D E R A L / S T A T E F U N D I N G

C O M P L I A N C E
TKE will verify that all construction activities, records management and processing are completed in
accordance with funding requirements including Caltrans Construction Manual and Federal /State
requirements. TKE is already working closely with
Caltrans Local Assistance on numerous other projects and is very familiar with funding requirements ensuring that the City’s projects will be delivered efficiently. TKE also has current experience with Caltrans District 8 preparing requests for authorization to proceed to construction,
programming change requests, and variance to finance
letter requests to conform to actual bid amounts.

F I N A N C E A N D A D M I N I S T R A T I O N
TKE is familiar with a number of funding sources for
capital improvement projects. TKE has prepared
numerous applications and administered these funds for
a number of agencies. TKE has extensive experience with Federal and State funded projects including but not
limited to:
• Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
• Transportation Enhancement Program (TE)
• Congestion Management & Air Quality (CMAQ)
• Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
• U.S. EPA Clean Water Grant
• U.S. Army Corp Environmental Infrastructure
• U.S. HUD Community Development Block
Grants
• Active Transportation Program (ATP)
• Safe Routes to School (SR2S)
• Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1)
• Mobile Source Reduction Committee (MSRC)
• TDA Article 3
• Rubberized Asphalt Concrete (RAC)
• State Water Board Drinking Water and Clean
Water SRF
• Proposition 1
o Storm Water Grant Program
o Integrated Regional Watershed
Management Program
o Flood Management Program
o Proposition 84
o Proposition 1E
o Proposition 50
o Proposition 68
We will apply this knowledge to process current projects and continue to work with City staff to match funding
streams with proposed projects.

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Q U A L I T Y A S S U R A N C E / Q U A L I T Y

C O N T R O L
TKE takes pride in our reputation for thoroughness, rapid turnaround, cost efficiency and overall quality of work, and believes that a high level of quality is needed on all PS&E packages. High quality design yields the following tangible results:
• Ease of oversight
• Smoother processing
• Healthy number of bidders
• Consistent bids
• Minimized construction support cost
• Absence of design-related change orders
• Reduced claims and dispute resolution costs
TKE believes that the most successful quality assurance program is one that is applied inherently throughout the entire design process and all design activities. This
program requires not only formal procedures for
checking, but encourages the conscientious effort of
experienced people to always “create quality” in every
task performed throughout the design process.

This program has become a natural element in all aspects of TKE’s design and management activities, and will guide our work on this contract:
• Staff training and development
• Assignment of experienced staff
• Continuity of staffing
• Project-specific work plan
• Schedule compliance
• Comprehensive field review and compilation of
site data
• Established design procedures
• Established detailing standards
• Established checking procedures, including
independent in-house QA/QC review
• Dual (independent) quantity estimates
• Review by Constructability expert
This Quality Assurance/Quality Control program is in
place to ensure that PS&E documents prepared by TKE
continue to exceed the standards of our clients and that we will deliver the project on schedule and within budget

A C C U R A T E C O S T E S T I M A T I N G
TKE understands the limits on CIP funding. Because of the limited budget for this project, it is important to keep costs controlled. Our approach to controlling costs is to provide frequent and accurate cost estimates by using
TKE’s detailed cost estimating database. In addition to using this database, TKE utilizes our considerable
experience with construction management to assist in
providing constructability reviews and cost estimating
based on current information from our on-going projects.

Finally, with the current economic climate, construction costs are widely varying. We will also discuss the project elements with local contractors to assure that we have
the most current construction information available so
that the City can ensure the most value for the public’s dollar.

T R A F F I C C O N T R O L
Traffic impacts created by construction of the
improvements in public streets must be mitigated to the maximum extent practicable. Access to residential
properties must be maintained at all times. When
considering storm drain alignments construction traffic control, property assessment, utility and mail services and emergency vehicle access needs to be considered. Once
the alignments are selected, traffic control design needs to be prepared to ensure safe and convenient vehicular
and pedestrian mobility during construction operations.

We have extensive experience in construction traffic
control plan preparation and we are intimately familiar with the, CATTCH, WATCH, Caltrans, and MUTCD
requirements. We will also review existing pavement
conditions to determine if poor conditions may result in the potential for additional pavement removal and
replacement during trench repair.

G R A N T A D M I N I S T R A T I O N
TKE will apply our extensive experience with grant writing and management to meet the needs of the City needs, as
described below.

I D E N T I F Y A N D P R I O R I T I Z E C I T Y

P R O J E C T S
TKE will review the City’s Capital Improvements Projects, Master Plans, General Plan and Circulation Element, and growth impacts to develop a comprehensive list of
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funding streams and match to projects based on need,
funding availability, schedule, and budget.

I D E N T I F Y F U N D I N G S O U R C E S A N D

O P P O R T U N I T I E S
TKE has assisted clients secure funding from the
following programs:
• Federal SRTS and State SR2S (Safe Routes to
Schools)
• ATP (Active Transportation Program)
• HSIP (Highway Safety Improvement Program)
• CMAQ (Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
Improvement Program)
• SAFETEA-LU (Safe, Accountable, Flexible,
Efficient Transportation Equity Act: Legacy
Users)
• Federal Transportation Funding thru Caltrans
Local Assistance
• California Department of Parks and Recreation
• State Proposition 1E and 84 Flood Management
Funding
• California Department of Public Health, Drinking
Water Division
• Air Quality Management District
• Environmental Protection Agency
• State Water Resources Control Board - State
Revolving Fund Program
• Department of Water Resources – Proposition
40 Grant Program
• Department of Water Resources - Infrastructure
Rehabilitation Grant
TKE’s remains involved and up to date on all working or past and future funding programs. With that knowledge
and program database, TKE will identify various funding sources and opportunities available to the City. Creative grant program management often relies on multiple
funding sources to complete a single project.

G R A N T A P P L I C A T I O N S P R E P A R A T I O N TKE brings a well-rounded approach to preparing grant
applications. The grant application process is only partly completing the application in accordance with funding
notification and proposal solicitation packages. TKE’s
approach begins with a meeting between the City and the Funding Agency to explain the project and get feedback
on how the project will fit with the funding program.

Insight is gained on what key project elements and
benefits the Funding Agency is looking for. TKE will assist City Staff in engaging the City Council to work with
Federal, State, Regional, and Local agencies for project support. For certain funding opportunities, TKE has
assembled upwards of 40 support letters to better
highlight the project’s need, impact in the community,
and public/legislative backing. Additionally, TKE technical analysis for projects is aimed at identifying and
highlighting economic benefits and safety improvements.

These are key scoring elements in all grant application.

P R E P A R E A L O N G - R A N G E F U N D I N G

A P P L I C A T I O N P R O G R A M
TKE will develop a project and funding stream matrix for the City to rely on for both short- and long-range grant planning. Identifying funding opportunities early will
provide the City with an understanding of future Capital Improvements Projects planning and staffing needs. TKE, along with City Staff, will follow up on and any
unsuccessful funding application. Understanding why
projects were not selected for funding will provide insight in prioritizing future grant planning efforts.

P R O V I D E G R A N T A D M I N I S T R A T I O N

A N D R E P O R T I N G
TKE will serve as the main point of contact between the City and Funding Agency. We will administer the grant on behalf of the City including:
• Agreement Coordination and Execution
• Funding Expenditure Authorization for Various
Phases of Work
• Project Reporting (e.g. quarterly and final)
• Project Accounting and Invoicing
• City Council Presentations and Updates
• Compliance with Funding Agency Rules and
Regulations (e.g. Right-of-Way Acquisition
Processes, Environmental Compliance
Documentation)
TKE has a long history of grant acquisition and
management, and delivering multi-disciplinary projects
for several of the surrounding communities in which we
live and work in on a daily basis including grant
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the importance of grant funding for public improvements to the local community.

U N D E R S T A N D I N G P R O G R A M S C O R I N G
As mentioned above, successful grant applications rely on understanding how the Funding Agency will score project applications. Presenting a project to specifically meet the program needs and scoring criteria will lay out the
framework for the peer review committee to easily
identify how the project is directly in line with scoring criteria. This will result in higher scoring applications and more successful grant applications.

A P P L I C A T I O N D E A D L I N E S
Each funding opportunity has different requirements for submittal process. Understanding the application
submittal requirements and process will provide the best chance in avoiding application deadlines. TKE makes sure we are familiar with online submittal procedures and any required website registrations.

G O / N O - G O A P P R O A C H
TKE spends time to identify eligibility, number of grants being awarded, maximum grant award, and
recent/nearby funding awards under the same program.

Understanding this will allow TKE to determine the
likelihood of successful grant applications prior to the City spending large amounts of time and money on a program
that a project is not likely to succeed within.

T R A F F I C E N G I N E E R I N G
Traffic Engineering Services can be one of the most
challenging areas of an agency’s responsibilities. This is due to a number of challenges including the voluminous
and changing laws and regulations applying to traffic
operations as well as the inherent liability of critical infrastructure meant to serve the traveling
public. Ensuring the safety of the traveling public, as well as, communicating and fielding public complaints is an
ongoing challenge. Traffic Engineering is sometimes
described as a combination of art and science. TKE has
extensive experience communicating with the public,
decision makers, internal stakeholders and those who
work in the public right-of-way, which is critical to
successful results. TKE staff have experience with all of these aspects including field experience working with
signal technicians and solving timing problems,
experience communicating with decision makers and the
public about transportation challenges, experience
delivering safety and operations improvement projects,
CEQA experience with traffic and parking studies,
testimony and expert witness work in court and more.

TKE’s goal is the successful project delivery of the City’s traffic engineering needs. Our definition of successful project delivery is:
• Task/Project Completion that Meets all Project
Safety Requirements
• Task/Project Completion that Protects the City’s
Interests
• Task/Project Completion on Schedule
• Task/Project Completion within Budget
To successfully achieve each of the items listed above, it is vital that an efficient and effective form of
communication is maintained throughout the project
duration. TKE’s staff is highly trained in the art of
communication. By way of phone calls, emails, and in
person meetings, TKE regularly and routinely keeps City staff informed of all aspects of the project. Through the preparation of meeting minutes, progress reports and
project update memorandums TKE ensures that City staff
is fully appraised of the project status.

With the variety of shifting technologies, policies and laws in the transportation industry, it is critical for the City to be supported by a true expert in the industry. One
example is the shift from a level of service (LOS) standard under CEQA to a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) standard
consistent with SB743. TKE staff’s are not only
knowledgeable with respect to these changes but are at
the forefront in implementing these changes
statewide. Similarly, as Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies continue to shift, it is critical to not only be aware of these changes but to actively prepare for
these changes. TKE staff are likewise acknowledged
experts in the ITS industry having designed and built
multiple cutting edge ITS projects including advanced
signal control (Smart Signals) and Connected Vehicle
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the implementation of a new Advanced Traffic
Management System (ATMS), new controllers and a new
Traffic Operations Center (TOC). These changes will
involve implementation of new signal timing plans. TKE
staff have deep knowledge of these changes and can help the City of Downey prepare for and update City files and procedures to take full advantage of these future
changes.

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Please refer to the Appendix (Attachment D: Fee Schedule) of this proposal for TKE’s Fee Schedule.

SECTION 5 | EXCLUDED OR SUBCONTRACTED SERVICES
After review of the scope of services identified in the RFQ for City Engineering Services, Traffic Engineer Services, Engineering Grant Writing/Administration Services, and On-Call General Engineering Services, TKE is capable of performing all required services in-house and does not require the use of subconsultants. If additional services are required, TKE has partnered with dozens of subconsultants to successfully complete all types of public works projects.

TKE is a full service, multi-disciplinary consulting corporation and our wide variety of services and expertise provide us a complete understanding of all the requirements necessary for successful project completion.

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TKE has a long history of delivering engineering services for numerous cities in which we live and work on a daily basis.

The services listed below by our team serve as a small sample of the success we have had with public agencies on completing services similar to this request. We encourage the City to contact our references to confirm the level of success we have had with our other clients and can continue to have with you.

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CALIMESA CITY ENGINEERING AND ON-CALL GRANT WRITING SERVICES City of Calimesa, CA
Client Contact: Will Kolbow | City Manager
Phone Number: (909) 795-9801
Email: [email protected]
Project Cost: $150 Million+ to date
Completion Date: 2013-Present

DESCRIPTION
TKE provides on-call civil engineering services to the City, including City Engineer and grant writing and administration. TKE managed more than $150 million in public improvements. While providing these services to the City, TKE represented the City with other agencies at numerous meetings, represented engineering with the City’s council and other public meetings, managed engineering budgets and project schedules, retained other consultants to prepare improvement design projects, managed funding programs, and various related work. In addition, TKE managed major infrastructure development projects.

SERVICES
Services included council report preparation, design, review and preparation of hydrology and hydraulic studies, project planning, review traffic impact studies, prepare grant funding applications, report preparation, surveying, project scoping, environmental compliance services, utility coordination, right-of-way acquisition documents, provided project management, performed construction management, inspection and negotiation with property owners.

KEY STAFF
Michael P. Thornton, P.E., P.L.S., Terry Renner, P.E., P.L.S., Q.S.D., Ron Musser, P.L.S., Justin Schlaefli, P.E., T.E., P.T.O.E., Brian Wolfe, P.E., Steve Nix, P.E., P.L.S., Steven Ledbetter, P.E., Octavio Parada

HESPERIA CITY ENGINEERING SERVICES
City of Hesperia, CA
Client Contact: Mr. Nils Bentsen| City Manager
Phone Number: (760) 947-1025
Email: [email protected]
Project Cost: $100 Million+ to date
Completion Date: 2016-Present

DESCRIPTION
TKE provides on-call civil engineering services to the City, including City Engineer. TKE managed more than $100 million in public improvements. While providing these services to the City, TKE represented the City with other agencies at numerous meetings, represented engineering with the City’s council and other public meetings, managed engineering budgets and project schedules, retained other consultants to prepare improvement design projects, managed funding programs, and various related work. In addition, TKE managed major infrastructure development projects.

SERVICES

RELEVANCE TO WEST COVINA
• City Engineer Services
• Review Traffic Impact Studies
• Grant Funding Preparation &
Management
• CIP Design Survey and Construction
• Permit Assistance

RELEVANCE TO WEST COVINA
• City Engineer Services
• Review Traffic Impact Studies
• Grant Funding Preparation &
Management
• CIP Design Survey and Construction
• Permit Assistance
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Services included council report preparation, design, review and preparation of hydrology and hydraulic studies, project planning, review traffic impact studies, prepare grant funding applications, report preparation, surveying, project scoping, environmental compliance services, utility coordination, right-of-way acquisition documents, provided project management, performed construction management, inspection and negotiation with property owners.

KEY STAFF
Michael P. Thornton, P.E., P.L.S., Terry Renner, P.E., P.L.S., Q.S.D., Ron Musser, P.L.S., Justin Schlaefli, P.E., T.E., P.T.O.E., Brian Wolfe, P.E., Steve Nix, P.E., P.L.S., Steven Ledbetter, P.E., Octavio Parada

NEEDLES CITY ENGINEERING SERVICES
City of N eedles, CA
Client Contact: Mr. Patrick Martinez | Assistant
City Manager
Phone Number: (760) 326-2115 ext. 126
Email: [email protected]
Project Cost: $40 Million+ to date
Completion Date: 2021-Present

DESCRIPTION
TKE provides on-call civil engineering services to the City, including City Engineer. TKE managed more than $40 million in public improvements. While providing these services to the City, TKE represented the City with other agencies at numerous meetings, represented engineering with the City’s council and other public meetings, managed engineering budgets and project schedules, retained other consultants to prepare improvement design projects, managed funding programs, and various related work. In addition, TKE managed major infrastructure development projects, including: street improvements, water and sewer pipeline and facility improvements, and parks.

SERVICES
Services included design, review and preparation of hydrology and hydraulic studies, project planning, review traffic impact studies, prepare grant funding applications, report preparation, surveying, project scoping, environmental compliance services, utility coordination, right-of-way acquisition documents, provided project management, design and engineering, performed construction management, inspection and negotiation with property owners.

KEY STAFF
Michael P. Thornton, P.E., P.L.S., Terry Renner, P.E., P.L.S., Q.S.D., Ron Musser, P.L.S., Justin Schlaefli, P.E., T.E., P.T.O.E., Brian Wolfe, P.E., Steve Nix, P.E., P.L.S., Steven Ledbetter, P.E., Octavio Parada

CALIMESA TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES
City of Calimesa, CA
Client Contact: Mr. Will Kolbow | City Manager
Phone Number: (909) 795-9801
Email: [email protected]
Project Cost: N/A
Completion Date: 2013-Present

DESCRIPTION
TKE provides on-call traffic engineering services to the City for developer and capital improvement project coordination, planning and implementation. While providing these services to the City, TKE represented the City with other agencies at numerous meetings, represented engineering with the City’s council and other public meetings, managed engineering budgets and project schedules, retained other consultants to prepare improvement design projects, managed funding programs, and various related work. In addition, TKE managed major infrastructure development projects.

SERVICES

RELEVANCE TO WEST COVINA
• City Engineer Services
• Review Traffic Impact Studies
• Grant Funding Preparation &
Management
• CIP Design Survey and Construction
• Permit Assistance

RELEVANCE TO WEST COVINA
• Traffic Engineering Services for
Developer and CIP Projects
• Traffic Engineering Design
• Traffic Control Device Review
and Design
• Citizen Request Analysis
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Services included traffic signal design, signing and striping design, traffic control plan preparation, preparation of complete bid documents, plan check of traffic signal plans, signing and striping plans, and traffic control plans, land development review of site plans and access management, review and comment of traffic impact analyses, traffic engineering project coordination with capital improvement projects, review of citizen requests for traffic control to include traffic count analysis and collision data, recommendation of traffic control devices, prepare speed zone surveys and certification process, school zone analysis and preparation of school zone signing and striping plans.

KEY STAFF
Justin Schlaefli, P.E., T.E., P.T.O.E., Steve Libring, T.E., Michael P. Thornton, P.E., Terry Renner, P.E., L.S., Q.S.D., Monae Pugh

WILDOMAR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES
City of Wildomar, CA
Client Contact: Mr. Dan York | City Manager
Phone Number: (951) 677-7751 ext. 216
Email: [email protected]
Project Cost: N/A
Completion Date: 2014-Present

DESCRIPTION
TKE provides on-call traffic engineering services to the City for developer and capital improvement project coordination, planning and implementation. TKE routinely performs City functions related to traffic, traffic signals, timing, warrant analysis, striping, signing, geometric analysis, traffic control and other traffic engineering related services. While providing these services to the City, TKE has represented the City with other agencies at numerous meetings, represented engineering with the City’s council and other public meetings, managed engineering budgets and project schedules, retained other consultants to prepare improvement design projects, managed funding programs, and various related work. In addition, TKE managed major infrastructure development projects.

SERVICES
Services included traffic signal design, signing and striping design, traffic control plan preparation, preparation of complete bid documents, plan check of traffic signal plans, signing and striping plans, and traffic control plans, land development review of site plans and access management, review and comment of traffic impact analyses, traffic engineering project coordination with capital improvement projects, review of citizen requests for traffic control to include traffic count analysis and collision data, recommendation of traffic control devices, prepare speed zone surveys and certification process, school zone analysis and preparation of school zone signing and striping plans.

KEY STAFF
Justin Schlaefli, P.E., T.E., P.T.O.E., Steve Libring, T.E., Michael P. Thornton, P.E., Terry Renner, P.E., L.S., Q.S.D., Monae Pugh

CALIMESA ON-CALL PLAN CHECKING SERVICES
City of Calimesa, CA
Client Contact: Mr. Will Kolbow | City Manager
Phone Number: (909) 795-9801
Email: [email protected]
Project Cost: N/A
Completion Date: 2013-Present

DESCRIPTION
TKE provides on-call plan and map checking services to the City of Calimesa. TKE is providing plan checking services for several small and large tract developments, single family residential units and commercial retail centers within the City.

SERVICES
Services included development project screen checks, response to development community inquiries, accept submittals on behalf of agencies, determine project impacts, develop conditions of approval, present projects to planning commissions,

RELEVANCE TO WEST COVINA
• Traffic Engineering Services for
Developer and CIP Projects
• Traffic Engineering Design
• Traffic Control Device Review
and Design
• Citizen Request Analysis

RELEVANCE TO WEST COVINA
• On-Call Development and CIP
Plan Checking Contract
• Conditions of Approval
Development
• Mapping Review
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prepare council agenda reports, perform plan and map checking for grading, street, storm drain, hydrology, hydraulics, landscaping, street lighting, traffic signal, SWPPP, erosion control, and WQMP plans as well as many other municipal development related services.

KEY STAFF
Michael P. Thornton, P.E., L.S., Terry Renner, P.E., L.S., Q.S.D., Ron Musser, L.S., Michelle Arellano, P.E., Justin Schlaefli, P.E., T.E., P.T.O.E., Steve Nix, P.E., L.S., Monae Pugh, Brian Wolfe, P.E.

HIGHLAND ON-CALL PLAN CHECKING SERVICES
City of Highland, CA
Client Contact: Mr. Carlos Zamano | City Manager
Phone Number: (909) 864-6861
Email: [email protected]
Project Cost: N/A
Completion Date: 2013 - Present

DESCRIPTION
TKE provides on-call plan and map checking, civil engineering and inspection services to the City of Highland for Capital Improvement project coordination, planning and implementation. TKE is assisting the City Engineer with more than $25 million in Capital Improvements Projects for the current fiscal year. TKE simultaneously prepared numerous grant applications, performed plan checking on CIP, represented the City with other agencies at various meetings, represented Engineering with the City’s council and other public meetings, managed engineering budgets and project schedules, prepared and acquired right-of-way, managed funding programs, provided construction management and inspection services, as well as public relations and various related work.

SERVICES
Services included development project screen checks, response to development community inquiries, accept submittals on behalf of agencies, determine project impacts, develop conditions of approval, present projects to planning commissions, prepare council agenda reports, perform plan and map checking for grading, street, storm drain, hydrology, hydraulics, landscaping, street lighting, traffic signal, SWPPP, and erosion control plans as well as many other municipal development related services.

KEY STAFF
Michael P. Thornton, P.E., L.S., Terry Renner, P.E., L.S., Q.S.D., Ron Musser, L.S., Michelle Arellano, P.E., Justin Schlaefli, P.E., T.E., P.T.O.E., Steve Nix, P.E., L.S., Monae Pugh, Brian Wolfe, P.E.

CV SYNC – PHASE I & II
Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), City of Coachella Valley , CA Client Contact: Eric Cowle | Program
Manager
Phone Number: (760)346-1127
Email: [email protected]
Project Cost: $109M
Completion Date: Current

DESCRIPTION
This project located in the Coachella Valley consists of upgrading the local agencies existing legacy (outdated) traffic signal controllers, traffic management systems, and communication systems with the latest off-the-shelf technologies in order to provide inter-agency traffic signal synchronization along three regional roadways including Highway 111, Ramon Road and Washington Street. The project improvements include advanced traffic management systems (ATMS), advanced transportation controllers (ATC), selected Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) elements, ITS sub-systems, and Ethernet/IPRELEVANCE TO WEST COVINA • Public Works Construction
Management Inspection Project
• Traffic Signal, Synchronization and
Special Inspections
• Electrical Inspections
• State and Federal Grant Management
•

RELEVANCE TO WEST COVINA
• On-Call Development and
CIP Plan Checking
Contract
• Conditions of Approval
Development
• Mapping Review
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based communications that will be expandable and scalable for future integration of ITS technologies and strategies, such as Integrated Corridor Management (ICM), Smart Cities, and Connected and Autonomous Vehicles. This project includes a Regional Traffic Management Center (RTMC) and local Traffic Operation Centers (TOC) that will have the capability to monitor, control of connected traffic signals, and be used as a monitoring tool for research and analysis to help determine regional system enhancements, operations, and maintenance.

SERVICES
Services included bid administration and pre-construction assistance, grant funding administration, construction management, inspection, and project closeout services.

KEY STAFF
Michael P. Thornton, P.E., P.L.S., Terry Renner, P.E., P.L.S., Q.S.D., Justin Schlaefli, P.E., T.E., P.T.O.E., Stephen Biscotti, Michael Counce

COUNTY LINE ROAD TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR (LPP)
City of Calimesa, CA
Client Contact: Will Kolbow | City Manager
Phone Number: (909) 795-9801
Email: [email protected]
Project Cost: $10.1 Million ($3.7 Million Grant)
Completion Date: Current

DESCRIPTION
TKE prepared and obtained a grant for the City of Calimesa through the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1) Local Partnership Program (LPP). TKE is preparing street widening and roundabout improvements for the construction of the County Line Road Transportation Corridor. The Project includes four (4) single-lane and one (1) multi-lane roundabouts, together with street, pedestrian, and bicycle improvements, to improve safety and efficiency throughout the corridor. The innovative approach to implement roundabout intersection throughout the corridor provides adequate capacity and level of service to remain a two-lane street; thus, significantly reducing right-of-way and construction costs to construct a four-lane corridor.

SERVICES
Services include grant coordination and management, design, topographic survey, right-of-way engineering, environmental assistance, roadway safety analysis, preparation of exhibits, cost estimates, coordination with California Transportation Commission, construction management, inspection, and construction staking.

KEY STAFF
Michael P. Thornton, P.E., P.L.S., Terry Renner, P.E., P.L.S., Q.S.D., Ron Musser, P.L.S., Justin Schlaefli, P.E., T.E., P.T.O.E., Jeff Lantosh, C.P.I.I., P.E., Steve Nix, P.E., P.L.S., Steven Ledbetter, P.E., Octavio Parada

RELEVANCE TO WEST COVINA
• LPP State Grant Management
• Roundabouts Design
• Right-of-Way Acquisition
• Extensive Utility Relocations
• Major Arterial Reconstruction
• Various Pavement Strategies
• Extensive Utility Coordination
and Permitting
• Community Outreach Efforts
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QUALIFICATIONS

C O M P A N Y H I S T O R Y
TKE Engineering, Inc. (TKE) was established in 2000, and in the last 24 years has developed into one of Southern California’s premier full-service consulting engineering firms, which includes providing city engineering, planning, design, construction management, support and
inspection services for all types of public works and city development related projects. TKE was established with
the goal of providing turnkey service for municipal
agencies in order to benefit our community. As a result of the focus of a firm on this mission, TKE has earned a reputation for thoroughness, rapid turnaround, cost
efficiency and overall quality of services. We are a highly motivated, dynamic firm with the goal of being the
preferred consultant for all of our clients.

TKE has grown continuously since 2000 and currently
employs 60 engineers, traffic engineers,
project/construction managers, plan checkers, surveyors, inspectors, traffic specialists, AutoCAD operators,
engineering aids and administrative support staff. TKE
maintains state of the art engineering resources that
ensure complete compatibility with our client’s resources including computer software compatibility, plan checking software, filing protocol, communications protocol, and survey data.

We are sure that the successful results of our past
performance in the delivery of projects, along with our firm’s proven ability to utilize our experience for a
complete and well-engineered project, will provide a
valuable resource to the City.

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S
TKE routinely assists cities with city engineering,
development services, and planning, design and
implementation of their capital improvement programs
for street widening and beautification, pavement
rehabilitation, roundabouts, traffic signals, traffic signal synchronization, pedestrian enhancements, pedestrian
pathways, bicycle lanes, water and sewer systems, storm drains, and flood control/retention basins.

TKE has provided numerous municipalities and agencies
throughout Southern California with consulting city
engineering, staff augmentation, design, surveying, plan checking, inspection, construction management and
grant management services for every facet of Public
Works. TKE proudly serves municipal agencies the
following services on a routine basis:

C I T Y E N G I N E E R I N G
TKE’s Consulting City Engineering services include, but are not limited to:
• Staff Engineering Assistance including Technical
Assistance
• Regulatory (local, state, and federal) Compliance
Verification
• City Interests Protection
• Manage the Public and Private Developers
related Engineering Functions
• Attend, as Requested, Council, Commission, and
Committee Meetings
• Manage Other Contract Engineering Services
• Maintain Accurate Engineering Records and
Maps for Staff and Public Access
• Prepare Engineering Reports, Studies, and
Evaluations as needed
• Perform Other Engineering Functions as
Required
• Manage Project Financing
• Verify Compliance with City Engineering
Ordinances, Specifications, and Requirements
• Provide Engineering Investigation Services for
Public Complaints and Conditions
• Assist City Clerk with Engineering Records
Management and Respond to Public Records
Requests
• Assist with Capital Improvement Program
Development
• Coordinate Public Meetings related to
Engineering Matters
• Prepare Requests for Proposals and Manage
Consultant Selection Process
• Verify National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) and PM-10 Compliance
• Provide Office Hours at the City for Counter
Services (e.g. permitting) and Inter-Department
Coordination
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D E V E L O P M E N T S E R V I C E S
As discussed previously, TKE has extensive experience
with public side development services processing. TKE
will provide:
• Project screen checks
• Respond to development inquiries
• Accept project submittals
• Review submittals for completeness
• Perform administrative reviews
• Determine project impacts
• Determine project impact fees
• Develop project conditions of approval
• Assist planning in preparation for Planning
Commission consideration
• Review environmental documents
• Prepare Council agenda reports
• Review plan and maps for regulatory compliance
• Issue permits
• Collect impact fees and plan check deposits
• Review cost estimates for required bonding
• Prepare development agreements
• Oversee inspection of construction
• Review grading certifications
• Review as-built plans
• Assist with other development related issues

C I V I L E N G I N E E R I N G
TKE regularly provides design services on a wide variety of public works improvement projects. TKE’s Civil
Engineering projects have included:
• Pavement Rehabilitation
• Pavement Management Systems
• Local Streets and Road Design
• Street Widening
• Storm Drainage Infrastructure Planning and
Design
• Retention / Detention Basins
• Parking Lots
• Storm Drain and Channels
• Floodplain Analysis and Mapping
• Traffic Signal Design
• Traffic Studies and Warrant Analysis
• Traffic Impact Studies
• Parks
• Public Facilities
• Grading Studies, Design and Earthwork Analysis
• Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs)
• Neighborhood Improvement Preservation
• Hydrologic Studies / Hydraulic Design
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans
(SWPPP)
• Sediment and Erosion Control Facilities
• Hydromodification Studies / Water Quality
Management Plans (WQMPs)

T R A F F I C E N G I N E E R I N G
TKE proudly serves the following services related to traffic engineering projects:

T R A N S P O R T A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G
• Planning Studies
• Review Traffic Impact Studies
• Grant Funding Applications
• Signing and Striping Plan Review and
Preparation
• Development Review
• Prepare Project Conditions of Approval
• Traffic Control Plan Review and Preparation
• Other Services as Requested

R O A D W A Y /H I G H W A Y E N G I N E E R I N G
• Roundabout Design
• Drainage Analysis and Hydrology Reports
• Environmental Studies and Reports
• Quantity and Cost Estimates
• Roadway/Highway Engineering Plans and
Specifications
• Erosion Control and WQMP Plans
• Right-of-Way Maps and Documents
• Agreements
• Land surveys
• Public Outreach
• Other Services as Requested

T R A F F I C E N G I N E E R I N G
• Traffic Signal Timing and Synchronization
• Traffic Engineering Design
• Sign and Striping Plan Design
• Traffic Control
• Signal and Stop
• Warrant Analysis
• Intersection Analysis
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• Traffic Count Data
• Traffic Studies
• Speed Zones
• Other Services as Requested

P L A N C H E C K I N G
TKE has provided numerous municipalities and agencies
throughout Southern California with consulting services and staffing for every facet of Public Works including the City for the past 24 years. In addition, we have worked on multi-million-dollar regional mega projects for a variety of government agencies. TKE recognizes the importance of
staffing based on a client’s need and workload. Our
flexible support and qualified staff enable our clients to serve their community in a cost effective and efficient manner.

TKE provides experienced, highly qualified staff with
significant technical expertise and strong public relations skills for plan checking. TKE is fully capable of providing staff on a full-time, part-time, on-call or interim basis plan checker. Please refer to our project team presented
below together with our corporate resumes to verify our team’s technical ability to deliver these services.

TKE provides similar services to those requested here for a number of different agencies. TKE understands that
City’s development and capital improvement standards
were developed to meet the needs of that particular
community. TKE has developed a thorough
understanding of these standards together with the
needs of the community. For each project that TKE is
assigned, TKE will verify compliance with City
standards. Furthermore, with our extensive experience,
TKE will be able to recommend improvements to these
standards to ensure expedited project delivery and
enhanced public infrastructure.

S U R V E Y I N G , M A P P I N G , A N D R I G H T -

OF - W A Y E N G I N E E R I N G
TKE provides Land Analysis services for many projects:

Our Surveying and Mapping experts provide these
services:
• Transportation Improvements
• Land and Real Estate Evaluations
• Grade Separations
• Street Widening
• Construction Layout/Staking
• Right-Of-Way Engineering
• Boundary Surveys
• Construction Surveys
• Design Surveys
• Legal Description Surveys
• Aerial Mapping
• A.L.T.A. Surveys
• Topographic Surveys
• Control Surveys
• Easement Surveys

G R A N T W R I T I N G / F U N D S

M A N A G E M E N T
TKE’s Grant Funds Management team enables our
municipal and agency partners of any size to find
potential funding sources and to prepare competitive
funding applications. Additionally, after funds are
awarded to a partner, TKE ensures compliance with state and federal funding requirements. In the past few years, TKE has obtained nearly $100 million dollars in funding for our public works water and transportation improvements
and has provided grant management assistance on
design/construction projects for more than $300 million of design/construction projects.

Our grant services are enhanced by integration with
engineering services to facilitate and integrate project design. This expedites project start up and completion
and ensures compliance with funding requirements.

TKE has assisted clients secure funding from the following programs:
• SRTS and SR2S (Safe Routes to Schools)
• Federal Transportation Funding thru Caltrans
Local Assistance
• State Proposition 1E and 84 Flood Management
Funding
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Funding
• Active Transportation Program (ATP) Funding
• Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP)
Funding
• Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation Act: A legacy for users (SAFE TEALU)
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• Mobile source Air Pollution Reduction Review
Committee (MSRC)
• Local Partnership Program (LPP)
• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
(ARRA),
• American Rescue and Protection Act (ARPA)
• Economic Development Agency (EDA)
• California Department of Parks and Recreation
• State Water Resources Control Board - State
Revolving Fund (SRF) Program
• Department of Water Resources – Proposition
40 Grant Program
• Department of Water Resources - Infrastructure
Rehabilitation Grant

P R O J E C T / P R O G R A M M A N A G E M E N T
TKE has managed publicly funded design projects
throughout our history. The breadth of experience and
technical skill of our staff enable us to manage a wide variety of projects, ranging from major infrastructure to the restoration and rehabilitation of significant historical structures. We ensure that all work is completed in
accordance with funding contract specifications, terms, conditions, state and federal laws and regulations, and client policy.

O U R M A N A G E M E N T P O R T F O L I O
I N C L U D E S :
• Pavement Rehabilitation Projects
• Street Widening Projects
• Traffic Signal and Striping Projects
• Facilities
• Utilities
• Signing and Striping
• Major Infrastructure Projects
• Reconstruction and Rehabilitation

I N S P E C T I O N
TKE provides experienced, highly qualified staff with
significant technical expertise and strong public relations skills for inspection services. All of TKE’s inspectors have a background within design and construction, enabling
TKE to provide well rounded inspectors capable of
understanding the requirements to construct a project
and who are capable of identifying potential change
orders and design deficiencies before they occur. TKE is fully capable of providing staff on a full-time, part-time, on-call or interim project basis. Please refer to our
project team, together with our corporate resumes to
verify our team’s technical ability to deliver these
services.

TKE has provided similar services to those requested here for a number of different agencies. TKE understands that each jurisdiction has its own development and capital
improvement standards that were developed to meet the
needs of that particular community. TKE has a thorough
understanding of these standards together with the
needs of the community needs. For each project that TKE is assigned, TKE will verify compliance with all applicable standards. Furthermore, with our extensive experience
in other jurisdictions, TKE will be able to recommend
improvements to these standards to ensure expedited
project delivery and enhanced public infrastructure. Our inspection portfolio includes:
• Daily review and documentation of construction
activities (daily reports and digital photo of
significant issues and milestones)
• Monitor Contractor’s daily labor force for
compliance with state & federal labor laws.
• Field verification of traffic control procedures
and consistency with approved Traffic Control
Plan
• Coordinate with agencies and different
stakeholders to ensure smooth progress of
construction activities
• Monitor project schedule
• Verify quantities and assuring quality control
• Field observations of construction activities
• Maintain complete and accurate project records
compliant with Caltrans manual
• Review and recommend approval/disapproval
of monthly progress pay estimates
• Verify NPDES and SWPPP compliance
• Prepare weekly statement of working days
• Review RFI’s, change orders and progress
payments
• Coordinate punch list and as-built plans
• Ensure that materials and completed work
comply with plans specifications and design
criteria
• Implement security procedures
• Issue notices for safety concerns and violations
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• Coordinate with survey, material testing and
other construction consultants
• Review and ensure compliance with control
documents, submittals, RFI’s, change orders,
and work change directives
• Compliance with Caltrans encroachment permit
requirements, if required
• Preparation of punch list
• Coordinate project closeouts activities which
include staff report, Notice of Completion,
release of retention, warranty walk, and
archiving documents.

C O N S T R U C T I O N M A N A G E M E N T
TKE has managed publicly funded construction projects
throughout our history. The breadth of experience and
technical skill of our staff enable us to manage a wide variety of projects, ranging from major infrastructure to the restoration and rehabilitation of significant historical structures. TKE has routinely performed administration
of the contract (general contract administration and
oversight of project), provided Resident Engineering
services pursuant to Caltrans/Federal requirements,
constructability reviews on project documents, managed
preconstruction and weekly progress meetings,
coordinated with contractors, including multiple
contractors simultaneously, coordinated with design
engineers for design changes and corrections,
coordinated with the project inspector, reviewed and
responded to RFI’s, reviewed weekly statement of
working days, reviewed quantities for monthly progress
payments, reviewed extra work tickets and assessed
them for justification within the contract requirements, process control documents, submittals, change orders,
and work change directives, prepared and performed
contract change orders and negotiations, coordinated
with residents and businesses throughout construction
process, performed public outreach, represented City’s
with other agencies at numerous meetings, represented
engineering with the City’s council and other public
meetings, managed engineering budgets and project
schedules, documented environmental compliance,
prepared and acquired right-of-way, coordinated utility relocations, acquired and managed permits from
numerous agencies, including Caltrans, South Coast
AQMD, BNSF, UP, Riverside County Flood Control & Water
Conservation District, U.S Army Corps of Engineers,
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Regional
Water Quality Control Board and many others, managed
numerous funding programs through Caltrans Local
Assistance and various other State and Federal funding
agencies.

TKE has extensive experience with providing construction management services on all types of public works
projects. We are extremely familiar with the Greenbook, requirements of plans and specifications, and California public contract code in relation to construction projects and various related work. We ensure that all work is
completed in accordance with funding contract
specifications, terms, conditions, state and federal laws and regulations, and client policy. Our construction
management portfolio includes:
• Street Widening Projects
• Sidewalk Repair and ADA Compliance Projects
• Conventional and Rubberized Pavement
Rehabilitation Projects
• Conventional and Rubberized Pavement Coating
Project
• PCC Paving Projects
• Traffic Signal and Striping Projects
• Signing and Striping
• Bus Transfer Stations
• Parking Lot Projects
• Parks and Other Public Facilities
• Grading and Retaining Walls
• Storm Drains and Channels
• Retention and Detention Basins
• Site Improvement Projects
• Major Infrastructure Projects
• Reconstruction and Rehabilitation
TKE’s construction management services are enhanced by
integration with our knowledge and background of civil
engineering, traffic engineering and surveying to facilitate and ensure all construction projects managed by TKE will operate safely and efficiently.

C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H / P U B L I C

R E L A T I O N S
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designed to reach, inform and involve constituents and
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interested parties to comments, enabling actionable
analysis of feedback received. TKE’s outreach methods
result in building greater consensus and public buy-in.

Services include the design, planning and execution of:
• Marketing campaigns
• Public information meetings/Groundbreaking
ceremonies
• Project branding
• Project website design and construction
• Bilingual project collateral materials (brochures,
presentation boards, etc.)
• Graphic design

G O A L A C C O M P L I S H M E N T
The TKE Team is eager and prepared to support the City
of West Covina in accomplishing its goals developed for their upcoming CIP and development projects. Our team
specializes in developing processes and procedures based on professional expertise and lessons learned, which we implement on all of our projects to ensure successful
delivery on schedule and within budget.

For all projects, either development or capital
improvement, the most important aspect of management
will be to ensure that the City’s interest is protected to the maximum extent possible. TKE will ensure that
federal, state, or local funds and impact fees are used for the benefit of the community.

For all projects, project requirements, impact mitigation, City interests, project schedule and budget will be
assessed and presented to the City’s management
staff. Upon receipt of direction from City administration, TKE will be responsible to verify that projects are
completed in compliance with city directed project
requirements.

K E Y P E R S O N N E L
TKE has assembled an elite team of professionals to
partner with the City to provide municipal engineering
services, traffic engineering services, grant
writing/application and administration services, project management services, engineering support, permit
administration, and plan check services. TKE’s
management team came together out of the collective
belief of long-time practitioners that there needed to be, in the civil engineering and land surveying consultant’s marketplace, a company that brought modern
management techniques and new ways of thinking to the
business of consulting services for engineering projects.

Our management team is 100% accountable and
responsible for TKE’s work product and actively seeks
feedback and suggestions on our services. Terry Renner, P.E., P.L.S., Q.S.D, Senior Vice President, will serve as TKE’s liaison to the City. He will be responsible for all services provided by TKE.

Each member of our team is discussed in the following
paragraphs:

Terry Renner, P.E., P.L.S., Q.S.D.

Principal-In-Charge/
CIP Manager
R.C.E. No. 69984
P.L.S. No. 9762
Q.S.D. Certification No. 24329
Mr. Renner is the Senior Vice
President of TKE and has 24 years
of experience in design and civil engineering
infrastructure projects, including transportation
improvements, drainage improvements, sewer and water
improvements, facilities improvements and recreation
improvements. He will serve as the project manager for
all services provided. He has managed numerous projects and has delivered projects for the cities of Highland,
Fontana, Hesperia, Yucaipa, Wildomar, Rialto, Moreno
Valley, Lake Elsinore, Calimesa, Upland, Riverside,
Redlands, Corona, El Monte and South El Monte. As a
project manager, Mr. Renner has been responsible for
staff augmentation oversight, design production,
supervising a staff of engineers and drafters, coordinating work between the production team and the client, and for submitting all deliverables in a timely manner. He has
successfully delivered a wide variety of complex and
challenging projects and is dedicated to ensuring that the plans produced by TKE continue to exceed industry
standards. Mr. Renner has managed numerous State and
Federally funded projects with outside funding sources
requiring funding compliance processing through Caltrans Local Assistance and other regional transportation and
water resource agencies.

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Michael P. Thornton, P.E., P.L.S., M.S.

City Engineer
R.C.E. No. 44226
P.L.S. No. 6867
Mr. Thornton, TKE’s President, is
in charge of all TKE projects. He
has over 39 years of experience in
engineering planning, design, land surveying and
construction management for public works projects. He
has worked on a variety of public works engineering
projects including sewer improvements, street
improvements, park improvements, bike trail
improvements, drainage improvements, and reclaimed
water system improvements projects. Mr. Thornton is
responsible for managing including funding
administration, planning, evaluating, and designing these projects and has provided construction engineering and
surveying services for many of these same projects.

Steven Ledbetter, P.E.

CIP Project/Construction Manager
R.C.E. No. 84044
Mr. Ledbetter has over 22 years of
professional experience in the civil
engineering industry. He has
provided design and management
services on various critical and challenging projects from planning through design and implementation. He has a
well-rounded background with experience in preparation
of plans, specifications and estimates and analysis of
street and utility improvements, pavement rehabilitation, street widening and median improvements, bicycle and
pedestrian enhancements, roundabout improvements,
ADA pathway improvements, and signing and striping
improvements. Mr. Ledbetter also has extensive
experience with computer modeling, analysis, and report preparation, storm water compliance reporting including water quality management plans and storm water
pollution prevention plans and; and grant writing for
various State and Federal agencies.

Brian Wolfe, P.E.

CIP Project Manager/
Plan Checker
R.C.E. No. 69109
Mr. Wolfe has over 22 years of
experience performing in a City
Engineer Role for various public
works clients and specializes in the reviewing, approving, and signing of engineering plans. He is familiar with
municipal codes associated with technical decisionmaking. For example, many of his projects have involved ADA accessible pathways and grant funding management
such as Safe Routes to Schools and Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) improvements. Brian
served as City Engineer in Adelanto for the past four
years, managing more than $20 million in public
improvements. Mr. Wolfe is closely familiar with
providing staff augmentation services as well as
developing the processes and procedures associated with ensuring successful project delivery. He is accustomed to coordinating with outside City agencies including fire, sewer, and water as well as Caltrans and SBCTA, and looks forward to the opportunity to assist the City.

Justin Schlaefli, P.E., T.E., P.T.O.E.

Traffic Engineer
R.C.E. No. 74670
T.E. No. 2564
Mr. Schlaefli has 24 years of
experience in the transportation
field. He is responsible for
managing projects on a day-to-day
basis as well as interfacing with other project team
members and decision makers/ government staff and
Contractors. He specializes in Intelligent Transportation Systems, Transportation Planning, Construction, Traffic Engineering and Traffic Operations. He has experience
working on both public sector projects as well as private sector development. His experience ranges from
construction management and inspection to operations
and maintenance. He also has experience conducting
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and for vendors in the transportation industry. He is also a proud alumnus of San Diego State University where he
has been a guest lecturer and has taught Transportation Engineering, helping to mentor the next generation in his field.

Steve Libring, T.E.

Traffic Engineer
T.E. No. 1801
Mr. Libring has over 50 years of
Municipal Traffic Engineering
experience. Steve has worked full
and part time for 17 cities in 5
different counties, exposing him to a variety of complex traffic problems and situations. Mr. Libring recent
experience as the City Traffic Engineer for the City of Riverside, he was responsible for supervising 34 staff
members and all of the day-to-day operations. Mr. Libring led The Riverside Traffic Division as it was split into four major programs: Traffic Engineering and Design, Signal
Maintenance, Parking Services, and the Red-Light
Enforcement Program. While at this city, he oversaw the preparation of all budgets, applied for grants, responded to litigation and testified in court. He reviewed traffic studies and prepared mitigation measures or conditions
of approval. He also reviewed and signed all in-house
signals designs, as well as any striping, signing and detour plans. He regularly corresponded with Council Members,
City Manager and other Departments to coordinate the
implementation of neighborhood traffic solutions. He
staffed two different Commissions – the Downtown
Parking Committee, and the Parking, Traffic and Streets Commission, as well as designed and implemented the
Riverside Traffic Management Center (TMC) which
oversees all signal coordination. Through the use of CCTV cameras, Steve and his staff were able to make
adjustments to traffic as incidents and congestion
occurred.

Ron Musser, P.L.S.

Director of Surveys
P.L.S. No. 4230
Mr. Musser has over 55 years of
experience in performing field and
office surveying services for public
projects, including roadway and
highway projects. Prior to joining
TKE Engineering, Inc. in 2005, Mr. Musser worked as a
Partner in a consultant engineering and surveying firm
and supervised the mapping department, providing
mapping and calculations support for the firm’s projects.

As Director of Surveying at TKE, Mr. Musser is responsible for all topographic surveys, right-of-way/easement
document preparation, and review and the supervising
the survey crews. He is responsible for scheduling, prestaking calculations and quality control of all survey activities.

Monae Pugh
Traffic Engineering Specialist/
Plan Checker
Ms. Pugh has over 37 years of
Municipal and Public Agency
engineering experience with a wide
range of responsibilities and
projects emphasizing the discipline of Transportation and Traffic Engineering and has been with TKE for 7 years.

Prior to joining TKE, she worked at the City of Fontana managing both its Land Development and Traffic
Engineering Departments. Other prior experience
includes over 17 years in the County of Riverside Traffic Engineering Department. Ms. Pugh currently services the cities of Calimesa and Corona as a traffic engineering
specialist. Ms. Pugh will be responsible for providing
technical assistance to the traffic committee, study
reviews and the design review of all traffic engineering services.

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Steve Nix, P.E., P.L.S.

Senior Land Development Engineer/
Senior Plan Check Engineer
Mr. Nix, has over 39 years of
experience in engineering planning,
design, and construction
management for public works
projects. Mr. Nix has served several cities as it’s resident engineer and other capacities including City of Chino, City of Chino Hills, City of Montclair, City of Ontario, City of Fontana, City of Riverside, and Chino Basin Municipal
Water District in both the public and private sectors. He has served the City of Upland as the Sanitary Sewer
Specialist and East Valley Water District as the Director of Engineering and Operations. His experience includes
design and construction management of all types of civil engineering projects ranging from single and multi-family residential, commercial and industrial development
projects, public works projects including street, sewer, water, storm drain improvements, water wells
construction including wellhead treatment, sewage and
water pump stations, water reservoirs as well as sewage treatment and transmission.

Jeff Lantosh, C.P.I.I.

Senior Public Works Inspector
Mr. Lantosh has over 12 years of
inspection experience providing
public works inspection services to a
variety of municipalities throughout
Southern California. Mr. Lantosh’s background in public works inspection and oversight provide him with an
extensive knowledge of ASTM specifications and OSHA
standards. Additionally, Mr. Lantosh has provided
coordination with other project professional services
including geotechnical and survey. Mr. Lantosh has
worked as a public works inspector for inspection of
capital improvement and developer installed
improvements relating to the construction of streets,
drainage, traffic signals, parks and housing tract
improvements. Mr. Lantosh has prepared daily
inspection reports, developed construction photo logs,
assisted with progress and final payment processing,
assisted with change order negotiations, verified
compliance with contract documents and approved
project submittals, verified public safety compliance, and developed remedial work lists. He also has experience
performing special inspections work and has earned
numerous certifications that strengthen his qualifications to perform work on specialized projects.

Steven Biscotti
Senior Construction Inspector
Mr. Biscotti has over 14 years of
inspection experience, and has
been providing Public Works
Construction Inspection services for
the last seven years. Mr. Biscotti has
worked as a Public Works Inspector for inspection of
capital improvement and developer installed
improvements relating to the construction streets,
drainage, utilities, parks and development improvements.

He is currently working as a Senior Public Works Inspector on the CV-Sync Project for CVAG. Mr. Biscotti has
extensive knowledge of industry public works and
Caltrans construction practices, and has demonstrated
experience reading and interpreting plans and
specifications. He will support the TKE Team in ensuring the required deliverables are presented to the City on
schedule.

Patrick Palafox
Senior Construction Inspector
Mr. Palafox has over 15 years of
inspection experience, and has
been providing Public Works
Construction Inspection services for
the last four years. Mr. Palafox has
prepared daily inspection reports, developed
construction photo logs, assisted with progress and final payment processing, assisted with change order
negotiations, verified compliance with contract
documents and approved project submittals, verified
public safety compliance, developed remedial work list
and system startup inspections. Mr. Palafox has provided coordination with other project professional services (e.g.

Geotechnical and Surveying) and provided simultaneous
inspection of multiple contractors and crews.

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D E P T H O F R E S O U R C E S
TKE’s professional team is supported by 60 Design and
Construction Management support staff, Plan Check
Staff, including 15 Inspector’s, as well as Administrative Support personnel. An organizational chart for the entire team is presented on the following page, and resumes for key personnel have been provided separately per RFP
requirements. Upon the City’s request, TKE can furnish
additional resumes for any support staff needed to
accomplish the work under this contract.

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R E S U M E S

TERRY RENNER
P.E., P.L.S., Q.S.D.

Principal-In-Charge/
CIP Manager
TKE Engineering, Inc.

EDUCATION
B.S, Civil Engineering, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona

CERTIFICATIONS
Caltrans SWPPP Certified QSP/QSD Training

REGISTRATIONS
P.E. License No. 69984 (CA)
P.L.S. License No. 9762 (CA)
Qualified SWPPP Developer and
Practitioner No. 24329

AFFILIATIONS
Riverside-San Bernardino Counties Branch,
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Public Works Association
American Council of Engineering
Companies of California
Mr. Renner is the Senior Vice President of TKE and has 24 years of experience in design and civil engineering infrastructure projects, including transportation improvements, drainage improvements, sewer and water improvements, facilities improvements and recreation improvements. He will serve as the project manager for all services provided. He has managed numerous projects and has delivered projects for the cities of Highland, Fontana, Hesperia, Yucaipa, Wildomar, Rialto, Moreno Valley, Lake Elsinore, Calimesa, Upland, Riverside, Redlands, Corona, El Monte and South El Monte. As a project manager, Mr. Renner has been responsible for staff augmentation oversight, design production, supervising a staff of engineers and drafters, coordinating work between the production team and the client, and for submitting all deliverables in a timely manner. He has successfully delivered a wide variety of complex and challenging projects and is dedicated to ensuring that the plans produced by TKE continue to exceed industry standards. Mr. Renner has managed numerous State and Federally funded projects with outside funding sources requiring funding compliance processing through Caltrans Local Assistance and other regional transportation and water resource agencies.

DETAILED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• LPP County Line Road Project, City of Yucaipa/Calimesa – Mr.

Renner was the project manager for design of the SB1 Local Partnership Program project. This project consists of the preparation of full construction documents including
environmental compliance documents, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocations, plans, technical specifications, construction cost estimates (PS&E) and construction support services for the design of four roundabouts, street widening, bicycle lanes, curb and gutter, sidewalk, crosswalks, ADA curb ramps, storm drain, and signing and striping along County Line Road from 4th Street to Bryant Street.
• 5
th Street Corridor Improvements Project City of Highland – The 5th Street Corridor Improvements Project is located on 5th Street from Victoria Avenue to Palm Avenue in the City of Highland. The project includes construction of approximately one mile of pavement rehabilitation, removal and reconstruction of concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters, cross-gutters, ADA ramps, bus pads and driveway approaches, construction of catch basins and storm drains, installation of a new traffic signal system at the intersection of 5th Street and Central Avenue, relocation of miscellaneous utilities, raising of various utility manholes/valves and installation of traffic signing, striping and loop detectors. Services include value engineering, striping and signal redesign, utility relocation and coordination, construction management, inspection, construction staking and coordination with property owners.

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nd Street Safe Routes to School, City of Calimesa/Yucaipa – Mr.

Renner is providing Construction Administration services for the City of Calimesa for the SR2S funded pedestrian path of travel enhancements to provide safer walking paths along 2nd Street between Avenue “L” and Avenue “H” and along Avenue “L”
between 2nd Street and 3rd Street. The project includes construction of proposed curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements for increased pedestrian safety. The project includes approximately 1 mile of street improvements together with structural bridge widening over existing drainage channel, right-of-entry acquisition, public outreach and coordination, utility relocation and roundabout construction at the intersection of County Line Road and 2nd Street. Mr. Renner is responsible for grant management with the Caltrans Local Assistance, project management, bidding services, permitting, construction administration and utility coordination.
• CV Sync Traffic Signal Synchronization, City of Palm Desert – Mr.

Renner serves as Construction Manager. This project located in the Coachella Valley consists of upgrading the local agencies existing legacy (outdated) traffic signal controllers, traffic management systems, and communication systems with the latest off-the-shelf technologies in order to provide inter-agency traffic
synchronization along three regional roadways including Highway 111, Ramon Road and Washington Street. The project
improvements include advanced traffic management systems (ATMS), advanced transportation controllers (ATC), selected Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) elements, ITS sub-systems, and Ethernet/IP-based communications that will be expandable and scalable for future integration of ITS technologies and strategies, such as Integrated Corridor Management (ICM), Smart Cities, and Connected and Autonomous Vehicles. This project includes a Regional Traffic Management Center (RTMC) and local Traffic Operation Centers (TOC) that will have the capability to monitor, control of connected traffic signals, and be used as a monitoring tool for research and analysis to help determine regional system enhancements, operations, and maintenance. • Durfee Avenue and Thienes Avenue Traffic Signal Modification Improvements, City of South El Monte – Mr. Renner was the Project Manager for the Durfee Avenue and Thienes Avenue Traffic Signal Modification Improvements Project located in the City of South El Monte north of State Route 60 Freeway. The proposed improvements included preparation of traffic analysis,
environmental documents, utility coordination and construction documents. The signal improvements included modification of the existing signal to include the addition of protected left turn phasing for Durfee Avenue and signal and pedestrian head equipment. The project was a federally funded project (HSIP) which was administered through Caltrans Local Assistance.

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• Calimesa Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project, City of Calimesa – Mr. Rennerserved as the Project Manager. The citywide pavement rehabilitation project included various pavement rehabilitation strategies for 12 residential and arterial streets throughout the City of Calimesa. The project included more than 400,000 square feet of full depth removal and replacement, grind and overlay along with replacement of damaged cross gutters, spandrels, curb, driveways and curb access ramps. The project also included coordination with Caltrans to obtain a permit for construction within the State right-of-way for repaving the Sandalwood overcrossing of the Interstate 10 Freeway
• Rosemead Boulevard at Telestar Avenue Intersection
Improvements, City of El Monte – Mr. Renner was the Project Manager for the Rosemead Boulevard at Telestar Avenue
Intersection Improvements Project is located in the City of El Monte immediately south of the Interstate 10 Freeway on Rosemead Boulevard (SR-19) between Whitmore Street and the Interstate 10 Freeway. Proposed street improvements included traffic signal modification, street widening, pavement
rehabilitation, ADA improvements and striping improvements to accommodate truck traffic. The project was a federally funded project (HSIP) which was administered through Caltrans Local Assistance. Services included design, survey and permit acquisition through Caltrans Local Assistance.

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MICHAEL P. THORNTON
P.E., P.L.S., M.S.

City Engineer
TKE Engineering, Inc.

EDUCATION
M.S., Civil Engineering, California State
University, Long Beach
B.S, Civil Engineering, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona

REGISTRATIONS
P.E. License No. 44226 (CA)
P.L.S. License No. 6867 (CA)

AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Water Works Association
California Rural Water Association
American Public Works Association
American Council of Engineering
Companies
Mr. Thornton, TKE’s President, is in charge of all TKE projects. He has over 39 years of experience in engineering planning, design, land surveying and construction management for public works projects. He has worked on a variety of public works engineering projects including sewer improvements, street improvements, park improvements, bike trail improvements, drainage improvements, and reclaimed water system improvements projects. Mr. Thornton is responsible for managing including funding administration, planning, evaluating, and designing these projects and has provided construction engineering and surveying services for many of these same projects.

DETAILED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• City Engineering Services, City of Calimesa – Mr. Thornton provides on-call civil engineering services to the City, including City Engineer. He managed more than $10 million in public
improvements. While providing these services to the City, Mr.

Thornton represented the City with other agencies at numerous meeting including RCTC and WRCOG, represents engineering with the City’s council and other public meetings, manages engineering budgets and project schedules, retains other consultants to prepare improvement design projects, manages funding programs, and various related work. In addition, Mr. Thornton manages major development projects.
• City Engineering Services, City of El Monte – Mr. Thornton provided on-call City Engineering services to the City. While providing these services to the City, Mr. Thornton represented the City with other agencies at numerous meeting, represented engineering with the City’s council and other public meetings, managed engineering budgets and project schedules, retained other consultants to prepare improvement design projects, managed funding programs, and various related work. He
managed more than $20 million of public improvements. Mr.

Thornton was responsible to train staff to manage the engineering department and Capital Improvement Program.
• Calimesa Creek Storm Drainage Improvements, City of Calimesa – Mr. Thornton is serving as the Principal in Charge for the Calimesa Creek Storm Drainage Improvements Project, located in the City of Calimesa along County Line Road between the Interstate 10 Freeway and 5th Street. The proposed project is planned to provide bank stabilization and storm water management
improvements along a 0.6-mile portion of the Calimesa Creek to mitigate erosion and flooding of the earthen channel with undersized street culvert crossings and severely eroded side slopes with near vertical walls. The project will provide 100-year storm protection as well as other important benefits including groundwater recharge of storm water, environmental restoration and enhancement, recreational trails and increased protection to existing developments. The project will include environmental P a g e |34
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assessment and processing, preliminary engineering and project scoping, design, right-of-way acquisition, EPA funding coordination and management and additional drainage system improvements. • I-10 Cherry Valley Interchange Improvements, City of Calimesa – Mr. Thornton is serving as the Principal in Charge for the Cherry Valley Interchange Improvements Project, located in the City of Calimesa along Interstate 10. The proposed project is planned to include intersection roundabouts at the on/off ramps to achieve significant construction cost savings and to facilitate Caltrans streamline approvals. The project also includes the ultimate realignment of the Cherry Valley Bridge Overpass to improve line of sight limitations with the existing interchange. The project will include environmental assessment and processing, preliminary engineering and project scoping, design phasing to accommodate Caltrans streamline requirements, right-of-way acquisition, TEAMAC funding coordination and management and additional street and drainage system improvements.
• A-04 Drainage Corridor Project, City of Hesperia – Mr. Thornton served as the project manager. TKE provided investigation and acquired grant funding, planning, design, topographic survey, hydrology, and hydraulic analysis, bidding services, construction administration, State and Federal funding coordination services for the City of Hesperia. The A-04 Drainage Corridor project is located in the southwesterly portions of the City of Hesperia. The A-04 drainage corridor is the City’s largest drainage tributary containing more than 4,380 acres and conveys flows in excess 5,000cfs. The project includes construction of three proposed flood control basins totaling over 1,000 feet of storage and more than 17,000 linear feet of various size storm drain pipe and box culverts, together with inlet and outlet facilities. During moderate and larger storm events, flooding and sediment accumulation occurs along the entire drainage corridor downstream of the proposed project; in particular, on Main Street, one of the highest volume streets in the city. The project will enhance quality, reduce the region’s dependence on imported water supplies, and simulate economic development.

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STEVEN LEDBETTER, P.E.

CIP Project/Construction
Manager
TKE Engineering, Inc.

EDUCATION
B.S, Civil Engineering, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona

REGISTRATIONS
P.E. License No. 84044 (CA)

AFFILIATIONS
Riverside-San Bernardino Counties Branch,
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Public Works Association
American Council of Engineering
Companies of California
Mr. Ledbetter has over 22 years of professional experience in the civil engineering industry. He has provided design and management services on various critical and challenging projects from planning through design and implementation. He has a well-rounded background with experience in preparation of plans, specifications and estimates and analysis of street and utility improvements, pavement rehabilitation, street widening and median improvements, bicycle and pedestrian enhancements, roundabout improvements, ADA pathway improvements, and signing and striping improvements. Mr. Ledbetter also has extensive experience with computer modeling, analysis, and report preparation, storm water compliance reporting including water quality management plans and storm water pollution prevention plans and; and grant writing for various State and Federal agencies.

DETAILED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• City of Calimesa On-Call Grant Writing, City of Calimesa – Mr.

Ledbetter is currently serving as Project Manager in providing oncall grant writing and administration services to the City. He has represented the City at numerous meetings alongside other agencies, managed engineering budgets and schedules, retained other consultants to prepare improvement design projects, and managed funding programs.
• 2nd Street Safe Route to Schools (SR2S), City of Calimesa – Mr.

Ledbetter is serving as the project engineer for this state funded project located in the City of Calimesa. The City of Calimesa was awarded funding for the pedestrian path of travel enhancements to provide safer walking paths along 2nd Street between Avenue “L” and Avenue “H” and along Avenue “L” between 2nd Street and 3rd Street. The project includes street widening, signing and striping enhancements, including proposed curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements construction for increased pedestrian safety. The project includes 1 mile of street improvements together with structural bridge widening over existing drainage channel, right-of-entry acquisition, , Caltrans funding coordination and management, public outreach and utility relocations and coordination.
• Calimesa Creek Storm Drainage Improvements, City of Calimesa – Mr. Ledbetter is serving as the project engineer for the Calimesa Creek Storm Drainage Improvements Project, located in the City of Calimesa along County Line Road between the Interstate 10 Freeway and 5th Street. The proposed project is planned to provide bank stabilization and storm water management
improvements along a 0.6-mile portion of the Calimesa Creek to mitigate erosion and flooding of the earthen channel with undersized street culvert crossings and severely eroded side slopes with near vertical walls. The project will provide 100-year storm protection as well as other important benefits including groundwater recharge of storm water, environmental restoration P a g e |36
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and enhancement, recreational trails and increased protection to existing developments. The project will include environmental assessment and processing, preliminary engineering and project scoping, design, right-of-way acquisition, EPA funding coordination and management and additional drainage system improvements. • San Bernardino Avenue Street Improvements, City of Fontana – Mr. Ledbetter provided Construction Administration services for the San Bernardino Avenue street and storm drain improvements project which is located in the City of Fontana north of Interstate 10 Freeway and East of the Interstate 15 Freeway from Commerce Drive to Cherry Avenue. The proposed median and sidewalk improvements minimize turning movements providing for
increased vehicular capacity, corridor beautification, and improved traffic and pedestrian safety. Construction Management, Inspection and construction staking is being provided by TKE for approximately 8,800 linear feet of street median, sidewalk and storm drain improvements. TKE provided utility and railroad coordination for the relocation and adjustment of various utility improvements (i.e., power poles, meters, vaults, etc.) and the railroad crossing upgrade. TKE prepared all legal descriptions, right-of-way acquisition plats, temporary construction easement plats and negotiated with property owners for 5 separate parcels. • I-10 Cherry Valley Interchange Improvements, City of Calimesa – Mr. Ledbetter is serving as the project engineer for the Cherry Valley Interchange Improvements Project, located in the City of Calimesa along Interstate 10. The proposed project is planned to include intersection roundabouts at the on/off ramps to achieve significant construction cost savings and to facilitate Caltrans streamline approvals. The project also includes the ultimate realignment of the Cherry Valley Bridge Overpass to improve line of sight limitations with the existing interchange. The project will include environmental assessment and processing, preliminary engineering and project scoping, design phasing to accommodate Caltrans streamline requirements, right-of-way acquisition, TEAMAC funding coordination and management and additional street and drainage system improvements.

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BRIAN WOLFE, P.E., M.S.

CIP Project Manager/
Plan Checker
TKE Engineering, Inc.

EDUCATION
M.S. Civil Engineering, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona
B.S, Civil Engineering, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona

REGISTRATIONS
P.E. License No. 69109 (CA)

AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Past-President, San Bernardino/Riverside
County Branch
Mr. Wolfe has over 22 years of experience performing in a City Engineer Role for various public works clients and specializes in the reviewing, approving, and signing of engineering plans. He is familiar with municipal codes associated with technical decision-making. For example, many of his projects have involved ADA accessible pathways and grant funding management such as Safe Routes to Schools and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) improvements. Brian served as City Engineer in Adelanto for the past four years, managing more than $20 million in public improvements. Mr. Wolfe is closely familiar with providing staff augmentation services as well as developing the processes and procedures associated with ensuring successful project delivery. He is accustomed to coordinating with outside City agencies including fire, sewer, and water as well as Caltrans and SBCTA, and looks forward to the opportunity to assist the City.

DETAILED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• City of Adelanto City Engineering Services-2017 – 2022 – Mr.

Wolfe provides on-call civil engineering services to the City, including City Engineer. He has managed more than $5 million in public improvements. While providing these services to the City, he has represented the City with other agencies at numerous meeting, represented engineering with the City’s council and other public meetings, managed engineering budgets and project schedules, retained other consultants to prepare improvement design projects, managed funding programs, and various related work. In addition, he has managed infrastructure development projects and assisted with management of water and sewer utilities department.
• On-Call Plan Checking, City of Hesperia – Mr. Wolfe serves as the project manager. TKE provides on-call plan and map checking services to the City. TKE is providing plan checking services for several small and large tract developments, single family residential units and commercial retail centers within the City. In addition, TKE is performing plan check on several capital improvement projects within the City.
• On-Call Plan Checking, City of Highland – Mr. Wolfe serves as the project manager. TKE provides on-call plan and map checking services to the City. TKE is providing plan checking services for several small and large tract developments, single family residential units and commercial retail centers within the City. In addition, TKE is performing plan check on several capital improvement projects within the City.
• Engineering Support and Staff Augmentation, City of Highland – Mr. Wolfe has provided continuing design services for street widening, traffic calming, bike lanes, signing and striping on various capital improvement projects. In addition, Mr. Wolfe has assisted with grant application preparation and project scoping for upcoming grant cycles.

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• CDBG Street Improvement Project, City of El Monte – Mr. Wolfe was responsible for design of CDBG funded pavement
rehabilitation on Klingerman Street, Strozier Avenue and Fern Street for the City of El Monte. This project consists of the preparation of full Construction documents including plans, technical specifications, construction cost estimates (PS&E) and construction support services for the design of the pavement rehabilitation, curb, gutter, sidewalk, ADA curb ramps, and striping replacement.
• Safe Routes to Schools, City of Redlands – Mr. Wolfe provided design, and construction inspection for two safe Routes to Schools projects in the City of Redlands. Projects constructed over 2 miles of new sidewalk through residential neighborhoods and over 200 new ADA compliant ramps. Also assisted with labor compliance documentation. Projects included installation of crosswalk flashing beacons, feedback signs and school zone signage.
• CDBG, City of Redlands – Mr. Wolfe provided plan and profile designs for street widening, new ADA compliant ramps and new sidewalks through developed residential neighborhoods in Redlands, CA. Designed paving plans to improve unpaved alleys within CDBG designated areas. Projects required careful coordination with residents and businesses for driveway reconstruction.
• Land Development, Various Cities – Mr. Wolfe has 10 years of experience designing improvement plans for retail, commercial, light industrial and residential development projects throughout Southern California. Design responsibilities included grading, drainage and onsite utility plans. Developed SWPPP, WQMP and erosion control documents as required.
• Surveying/Mapping, Various Locations – Performed topographic surveys and construction staking for both public improvements and land development projects. Also prepared ALTA maps, parcel maps, easement exhibit maps and wrote legal descriptions for various utility and access easements.

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JUSTIN SCHLAEFLI
P.E., T.E., P.T.O.E.

Traffic Engineer
TKE Engineering, Inc.

EDUCATION
M.S. Civil Engineering, Norwich University
B.S. Civil Engineering, San Diego State
University

REGISTRATIONS
P.E. License No. 74670 (CA)
T.E. License No. 2564 (CA)

AFFILIATIONS
Member National Academy of Sciences,
Transportation Research Board
Member, Institute of Transportation
Engineers
Mr. Schlaefli has 24 years of experience in the transportation field. He is responsible for managing projects on a day-to-day basis as well as interfacing with other project team members and decision makers/ government staff and Contractors. He specializes in Intelligent Transportation Systems, Transportation Planning, Construction, Traffic Engineering and Traffic Operations. He has experience working on both public sector projects as well as private sector development. His experience ranges from construction management and inspection to operations and maintenance. He also has experience conducting traffic studies, specialized access analysis, parking studies, trip generation studies, traffic micro-simulation, signal operations, signal timing, traffic control and design/build of ITS solutions. In addition, Mr. Schlaefli has served as a subject matter expert in court, for the State of California and for vendors in the transportation industry. He is also a proud alumnus of San Diego State University where he has been a guest lecturer and has taught Transportation Engineering, helping to mentor the next generation in his field.

DETAILED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• CV Sync Traffic Signal Synchronization, City of Palm Desert, CA – Mr. Schlaefli serves as the Resident Engineer assisting in oversight of all construction management aspects for Phase 1 of the CV Sync project (Formerly CVAG TSSPP). This work involves plan review, management and approval of construction scheduling, budget, field work, local agency procedures and more. As the Local Agency Resident Engineer, Justin ensures adherence with applicable State and Federal requirements requiring familiarity with the CAMUTCD, Caltrans Standard Plans, Caltrans Construction Manual, Local Agency Procedures Manual and other applicable standards and documents. This project involves coordination and support across twelve agencies in the Coachella Valley.
• I-10 Cherry Valley Interchange Improvements, City of Calimesa – Mr. Schlaefli is serving as the traffic engineer for the Cherry Valley Interchange Improvements Project, located in the City of Calimesa along Interstate 10. The proposed project is planned to include intersection roundabouts at the on/off ramps to achieve significant construction cost savings and to facilitate Caltrans streamline approvals. The project also includes the ultimate realignment of the Cherry Valley Bridge Overpass to improve line of sight limitations with the existing interchange. The project will include environmental assessment and processing, preliminary
engineering and project scoping, design phasing to accommodate Caltrans streamline requirements, right-of-way acquisition, TEAMAC funding coordination and management and additional street and drainage system improvements.
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Project. TKE provided design engineering services for the Safe Routes to Schools project funded through ATP Cycle 2 for the City of Fontana for Fontana Ave and Arrow Boulevard. This project consisted of the preparation of full Construction documents including plans, technical specifications, construction cost estimates (PS&E) and construction support services for the 5,900 linear foot ADA and pedestrian enhancement project. The project included the construction of curb, gutter, sidewalk, curb ramp, bike lane improvements, utility relocations, storm drain modifications, private improvement restoration and signing and striping. TKE successfully coordinated with Caltrans for completion of the PES, right-of-way certifications and obtaining the RFA for construction. • On-Call City Traffic Engineering, City of Calimesa – Mr. Schlaefli is serving as the traffic engineer. TKE provides on-call traffic engineering services to the City for developer and capital improvement project coordination, planning and implementation.

TKE routinely performs City functions related to traffic, traffic signals, timing, warrant analysis, striping, signing, geometric analysis, traffic control and other traffic engineering related services. While providing these services to the City, TKE has represented the City with other agencies at numerous meetings, represented engineering with the City’s council and other public meetings, managed engineering budgets and project schedules, retained other consultants to prepare improvement design projects, managed funding programs, and various related work. In addition, TKE managed major infrastructure development projects. • On-Call City Traffic Engineering, City of Wildomar – Mr. Schlaefli is serving as the traffic engineer. TKE provides on-call traffic engineering services to the City for developer and capital improvement project coordination, planning and implementation.

TKE routinely performs City functions related to traffic, traffic signals, timing, warrant analysis, striping, signing, geometric analysis, traffic control and other traffic engineering related services. While providing these services to the City, TKE has represented the City with other agencies at numerous meetings, represented engineering with the City’s council and other public meetings, managed engineering budgets and project schedules, retained other consultants to prepare improvement design projects, managed funding programs, and various related work. In addition, TKE managed major infrastructure development projects.

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STEVE LIBRING, T.E.

Traffic Engineer
TKE Engineering, Inc.

EDUCATION
B.S. Civil Engineering, San Diego State
University

REGISTRATIONS
T.E. License No. 1801 (CA)

AFFILIATIONS
Recent HOA References:
• Trilogy of La Quinta HOA (La Quinta) -
Dale Tyreman
• Avondale HOA (Palm Desert) – Alice
Kroll
• Canyon Lake Property Owners
Association (Canyon Lake) – Steve
Schneides
Mr. Libring has over 50 years of Municipal Traffic Engineering experience.

Steve has worked full and part time for 17 cities in 5 different counties, exposing him to a variety of complex traffic problems and situations. Mr.

Libring recent experience as the City Traffic Engineer for the City of Riverside, he was responsible for supervising 34 staff members and all of the day-to-day operations. Mr. Libring led The Riverside Traffic Division as it was split into four major programs: Traffic Engineering and Design, Signal Maintenance, Parking Services, and the Red-Light Enforcement Program.

While at this city, he oversaw the preparation of all budgets, applied for grants, responded to litigation and testified in court. He reviewed traffic studies and prepared mitigation measures or conditions of approval. He also reviewed and signed all in-house signals designs, as well as any striping, signing and detour plans. He regularly corresponded with Council Members, City Manager and other Departments to coordinate the implementation of neighborhood traffic solutions. He staffed two different Commissions – the Downtown Parking Committee, and the Parking, Traffic and Streets Commission, as well as designed and implemented the Riverside Traffic Management Center (TMC) which oversees all signal coordination. Through the use of CCTV cameras, Steve and his staff were able to make adjustments to traffic as incidents and congestion occurred.

Steve will serve as the Traffic Engineer for the City of El Pico Rivera’s OnCall Traffic Engineering.

DETAILED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• City Traffic Engineering, City of Buena Park – Mr. Libring served as the City Traffic Engineer for the City of Buena Park. He was responsible for review of traffic control plans, traffic engineering project coordination with capital improvement projects, warrant analysis preparation, traffic count coordination, analysis of traffic counts and collision data, traffic control device recommendations, speed zone survey preparation and certifications, and school zone analysis.
• City Traffic Engineering, City of Corona – Mr. Libring served as the City Traffic Engineer for the City of Corona. He was responsible for review of traffic control plans, traffic engineering project coordination with capital improvement projects, warrant analysis preparation, traffic count coordination, analysis of traffic counts and collision data, traffic control device recommendations, speed zone survey preparation and certifications, and school zone analysis.
• City Traffic Engineering, City of Riverside – Mr. Libring served as the City Traffic Engineer for the City of Riverside. He was responsible for review of traffic control plans, traffic engineering project coordination with capital improvement projects, warrant analysis preparation, traffic count coordination, analysis of traffic counts and collision data, traffic control device recommendations, P a g e |42
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speed zone survey preparation and certifications, and school zone analysis.
• City Traffic Engineering, City of Irvine – Mr. Libring served as the Senior Transportation Engineer for the City of Irvine. He was responsible for review of traffic control plans, traffic engineering project coordination with capital improvement projects, warrant analysis preparation, traffic count coordination, analysis of traffic counts and collision data, traffic control device recommendations, speed zone survey preparation and certifications, and school zone analysis.

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RON MUSSER, P.L.S.

Director of Surveys
TKE Engineering, Inc.

REGISTRATIONS
P.L.S. License No. 4230 (CA)

AFFILIATIONS
Riverside-San Bernardino Counties Branch,
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
American Public Works Association (APWA)
Mr. Musser has over 55 years of experience in performing field and office surveying services for public projects, including roadway and highway projects. Prior to joining TKE Engineering, Inc. in 2005, Mr. Musser worked as a Partner in a consultant engineering and surveying firm and supervised the mapping department, providing mapping and calculations support for the firm’s projects. As Director of Surveying at TKE, Mr. Musser is responsible for all topographic surveys, right-of-way/easement document preparation, and review and the supervising the survey crews. He is responsible for scheduling, pre-staking calculations and quality control of all survey activities.

DETAILED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• LPP County Line Road Project, City of Yucaipa/Calimesa – Mr.

Musser served as the Director of Surveys for design of the SB1 Local Partnership Program project. This project consists of the preparation of full construction documents including
environmental compliance documents, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocations, plans, technical specifications, construction cost estimates (PS&E) and construction support services for the design of four roundabouts, street widening, bicycle lanes, curb and gutter, sidewalk, crosswalks, ADA curb ramps, storm drain, and signing and striping along County Line Road from 4th Street to Bryant Street.
• ATP Cycle 3 Street Safe Routes to School Pedestrian Improvement Project, City of Fontana – Mr. Musser served as the Director of Surveys for the ATP Cycle 3 Safe Routes to School Pedestrian Improvement Project. TKE provided design engineering services for the Safe Routes to Schools project funded through ATP Cycle 2 for the City of Fontana for Fontana Ave and Arrow Boulevard. This project consisted of the preparation of full Construction documents including plans, technical specifications, construction cost estimates (PS&E) and construction support services for the 5,900 linear foot ADA and pedestrian enhancement project. The project included the construction of curb, gutter, sidewalk, curb ramp, bike lane improvements, utility relocations, storm drain modifications, private improvement restoration and signing and striping. TKE successfully coordinated with Caltrans for completion of the PES, right-of-way certifications and obtaining the RFA for construction.
• Sierra Avenue Widening Project, City of Fontana – Mr. Musser provides survey services to the City of Fontana for the Sierra Avenue Widening Project. The project is approximately 1 mile of widening for the City’s primary north south arterial street widening the roadway from 4 lanes to 6 lanes. The project includes street widening, raised landscape median, new sewer main installation, traffic signal installation and modifications, traffic signal interconnect and fiber optic cable installation, and extensive utility coordination for water main replacement, Rule 20A and Rule 20B P a g e |44
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undergrounding work. He is currently responsible for
management of utility coordination, right-of-way acquisition for 76 parcels, traffic analysis, review of construction plans, coordination with project design consultants, construction management and construction staking services. While providing these services to the City, Mr. Renner has represented the City with other agencies, represented engineering with the City’s management personnel and other meetings, managed engineering budgets and project schedules.
• On-Call Survey and Map Checking Services, City of Calimesa – Mr.

Musser provides on-call map checking services to the City of Calimesa. Mr. Musser is providing map checking services for several small and large tract developments, single family residential units and commercial retail centers within the city.

Services include closure calculations, development project screen checks, response to development community inquiries, perform map checking for tract maps, parcel maps, lot line adjustments, lot mergers, records of survey, corner records, easement and right-ofway acquisitions. • On-Call Survey and Map Checking Services, City of Hesperia – Mr.

Musser provides on-call map checking services to the City of Hesperia. Mr. Musser is providing map checking services for several small and large tract developments, single family residential units and commercial retail centers within the city.

Services include closure calculations, development project screen checks, response to development community inquiries, perform map checking for tract maps, parcel maps, lot line adjustments, lot mergers, records of survey, corner records, easement and right-ofway acquisitions. • On-Call Map Checking Services, City of Upland – Mr. Musser provides on-call map checking services to the City of Upland. Mr.

Musser is providing map checking services for several tract developments, single family residential units and commercial retail centers within the city. Services include closure calculations, development project screen checks, response to development community inquiries, perform map checking for tract maps, parcel maps, lot line adjustments, lot mergers, records of survey, corner records, easement and right-of-way acquisitions.
• On-Call Map Checking Services, City of Wildomar – Mr. Musser provides on-call map checking services to the City of Wildomar.

Mr. Musser is providing map checking services for several tract developments, single family residential units and commercial retail centers within the city. Services include closure calculations, development project screen checks, response to development community inquiries, perform map checking for tract maps, parcel maps, lot line adjustments, lot mergers, records of survey, corner records, easement and right-of-way acquisitions.

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STEVE NIX, P.E., P.L.S.

Senior Land Development
Engineer/Senior Plan Check
Engineer
TKE Engineering, Inc.

EDUCATION
Chaffey College, Alta Loma, CA

REGISTRATIONS
P.E. License No. 56810 (CA)
P.L.S. License No. 8146 (CA)

AFFILIATIONS
Riverside-San Bernardino Counties Branch,
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
American Public Works Association (APWA)
Mr. Nix, has over 39 years of experience in engineering planning, design, and construction management for public works projects. Mr. Nix has served several cities as it’s resident engineer and other capacities including City of Chino, City of Chino Hills, City of Montclair, City of Ontario, City of Fontana, City of Riverside, and Chino Basin Municipal Water District in both the public and private sectors. He has served the City of Upland as the Sanitary Sewer Specialist and East Valley Water District as the Director of Engineering and Operations. His experience includes design and construction management of all types of civil engineering projects ranging from single and multi-family residential, commercial and industrial development projects, public works projects including street, sewer, water, storm drain improvements, water wells construction including wellhead treatment, sewage and water pump stations, water reservoirs as well as sewage treatment and transmission.

DETAILED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• On-Call Plan Checking Services, Various Cities, CA - Mr. Nix has provided on-call plan checking services to several local Southern California Cities. His experience includes providing plan checking services for several small and large tract developments, single family residential units, and commercial retail centers. His services have included development project screen checks, responding to development community inquiries, performing plan checking for grading, street, storm drain, landscaping, street lighting, traffic signal, SWPPP, erosion control, and WQMP plans, as well as conducting all facets of municipal development related services. • Director of Public Works, Montclair, CA - Mr Nix served as Director of Public Works for the City of Montclair. His project experience includes wet utility relocations necessary to support the extension of the Metro Rail from San Bernardino to Redlands and the Central Avenue Rehabilitation Project between Phillips Blvd and Arrow Route in the City of Montclair. He also provided contract support for plan check services for all Development Projects within the City of Montclair. This included review of entitlement processing and review of all improvements plans and mapping needed to facilitate new development projects, he also provided design, QA/QC and shop drawing review required for Land Development projects. • Director of Engineering and Operations, East Valley Water District, Highland, CA Mr Nix served as the Director of Engineering and Operations for the East Valley Water District. He was responsible for daily operations and managing the Capital Improvement Program which averages $5-6M of improvements to District facilities per year. The Operations Division included both water and wastewater and served approximately 102,000 residents within City of Highland and portions of both City and County of San Bernardino.

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MONAE PUGH
Traffic Engineering Specialist/
Plan Checker
TKE Engineering, Inc.

AFFILIATIONS
Institute of Transportation Engineers
Ms. Pugh has over 37 years of Municipal and Public Agency engineering experience with a wide range of responsibilities and projects emphasizing the discipline of Transportation and Traffic Engineering and has been with TKE for 7 years. Prior to joining TKE, she worked at the City of Fontana managing both its Land Development and Traffic Engineering Departments. Other prior experience includes over 17 years in the County of Riverside Traffic Engineering Department. Ms. Pugh currently services the cities of Calimesa and Corona as a traffic engineering specialist. Ms.

Pugh will be responsible for providing technical assistance to the traffic committee, study reviews and the design review of all traffic engineering services.

DETAILED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• On-Call Traffic Engineering, City of Hesperia – Ms. Pugh provides on-call traffic engineering services to the City of Hesperia. She is currently responsible for review of traffic control plans, land development review of site plans and access management, review and comment of traffic impact studies, traffic engineering project coordination with capital improvement projects, warrant analysis preparation, traffic count coordination, analysis of traffic counts and collision data, traffic control device recommendations, speed zone survey preparation and certifications, and school zone analysis. While providing these services to the City, Ms. Pugh has represented the City with other agencies, consultants and developers at numerous meeting, represented engineering with the City’s management personnel and other public meetings, managed engineering budgets and project schedules.
• On-Call Traffic Engineering, City of Calimesa – Ms. Pugh provide on-call traffic engineering services to the City. She is currently responsible for review of traffic control plans, land development review of site plans and access management, review and comment of traffic impact studies, traffic engineering project coordination with capital improvement projects, warrant analysis preparation, traffic count coordination, analysis of traffic counts and collision data, traffic control device recommendations, speed zone survey preparation and certifications, and school zone analysis. While providing these services to the City, Ms. Pugh has represented the City with other agencies, consultants and developers at numerous meeting, represented engineering with the City’s management personnel and other public meetings, managed engineering budgets and project schedules.
• On-Call Traffic Engineering, City of Wildomar – Ms. Pugh provides on-call traffic engineering services to the City. She is currently responsible for review of traffic control plans, land development review of site plans and access management, review and comment of traffic impact studies, traffic engineering project coordination with capital improvement projects, warrant analysis preparation, traffic count coordination, analysis of traffic counts and collision P a g e |47
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data, traffic control device recommendations, speed zone survey preparation and certifications, and school zone analysis. While providing these services to the City, Ms. Pugh has represented the City with other agencies, consultants and developers at numerous meeting, represented engineering with the City’s management personnel and other public meetings, managed engineering budgets and project schedules.
• City-Wide Speed Zone Certification, City of Fontana – Ms. Pugh managed an in-house recertification program which developed all new speed zones within the City limits for City Council approval.

The remodel consisted of bringing all zones into compliance with current State mandates, certification practices and procedures; ensuring consistency for local law enforcement with the County of San Bernardino through enforcement. The project consisted of over 125 speed zones.
• Traffic Investigations, County of Riverside and City of Fontana – Ms. Pugh has extensive experience dealing with traffic safety issues and citizen concerns throughout these communities making recommendations and implementing change and improvement for mitigation. Experience includes preparation of all work orders for installation of traffic control devices.
• Permit Parking Zone Program, City of Fontana – Ms. Pugh responded to traffic safety concerns on and around Fontana High School relative to student parking and pedestrian traffic.

Numerous residential neighborhood and Fontana Unified School District (FUSD) complaints were received due to overabundance of student parking adjacent to the school. A comprehensive program was prepared, coordinated and implemented with Fontana police department, FUSD, residents to provide permit parking zones in the neighborhoods adjacent to the school. The program includes issuance of parking permits to residents, public outreach, safety measures, and City Council approval.
• Grant Awards, City of Fontana – Ms. Pugh successfully applied for municipal grants from the following programs: Highway Safety Improvement Program and Safe Routes to School (both at Federal and State levels). Project awards included new raised medians for Sierra Ave., Foothill Blvd., and Citrus Ave. Additionally, traffic signal installation funding was secured for Alder Ave., at Wabash Ave. and also Randall Ave. at Palmetto Ave.
• Safe Route To Schools, City of Fontana – Ms. Pugh successfully responded to traffic safety concerns at elementary schools with high pedestrian and vehicle volumes. Engineering & Traffic Study reports were performed to include support data for both Federal and State grant funding integral to mitigation, planning, and final design plans.

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JEFF LANTOSH, C.P.I.I.

Senior Public Works Inspector
TKE Engineering, Inc.

EDUCATION
South West Calibration and Training, San
Bernardino, CA

CERTIFICATIONS
CPII – Certified Public Infrastructure
Inspector (exp. 12/9/2026)
ICC - Special Inspector, Soils
Structural Masonry, Reinforced
Concrete, and Prestressed Concrete
(Cert No. 8052427)
American Concrete Institute -
Certification Staff OSHA 30 Outreach
Training for the Construction Industry
2022: construction#: 20-0107970
General#: 20-0079854
APNGA Portable Nuclear Gauge |
Radiation Safety Officer Class (2019)
South Coast Air Quality Management
District | Rule 403.1 Coachella Valley
Fugitive Dust Control Training (CV2302‐
010555‐13615) exp. 2025
Mr. Lantosh has over 12 years of inspection experience providing public works inspection services to a variety of municipalities throughout Southern California. Mr. Lantosh’s background in public works inspection and oversight provide him with an extensive knowledge of ASTM specifications and OSHA standards. Additionally, Mr. Lantosh has provided coordination with other project professional services including geotechnical and survey. Mr. Lantosh has worked as a public works inspector for inspection of capital improvement and developer installed improvements relating to the construction of streets, drainage, traffic signals, parks and housing tract improvements. Mr. Lantosh has prepared daily inspection reports, developed construction photo logs, assisted with progress and final payment processing, assisted with change order negotiations, verified compliance with contract documents and approved project submittals, verified public safety compliance, and developed remedial work lists. He also has experience performing special inspections work and has earned numerous certifications that strengthen his qualifications to perform work on specialized projects.

DETAILED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• LPP County Line Road Project, City of Yucaipa/Calimesa – Mr.

Musser served as the Director of Surveys for design of the SB1 Local Partnership Program project. This project consists of the preparation of full construction documents including
environmental compliance documents, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocations, plans, technical specifications, construction cost estimates (PS&E) and construction support services for the design of four roundabouts, street widening, bicycle lanes, curb and gutter, sidewalk, crosswalks, ADA curb ramps, storm drain, and signing and striping along County Line Road from 4th Street to Bryant Street.
• North Canyon Indian Sewer Project, Mission Springs Water District, City of Desert Hot Springs – Mr. Lantosh served as the Senior Public Works Inspector for the North Indian Canyon Sewer Project. The North Indian Canyon Sewer Improvements Project is located in the County of Riverside near the City of Desert Hot Springs. This project consists of the construction of 2,300 linear feet of 8” vitrified clay sewer pipe, manholes, laterals, and associated roadway repair. The proposed wastewater system improvements are being made prior to the County repaving project to avoid construction impacts on the new roadway and provide adequate capacity to convey future development flows.
• Regional Water Reclamation Facility Program Management, Mission Springs Water District, City of Desert Hot Springs – Mr.

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existing WWTP or building a new regional WWTP. Ultimately, MSWD selected to proceed with a new regional WWTP, the
Regional Water Reclamation Facility (RWRF). Thereafter, TKE was retained to be the program manager for the for the development of the RWRF and associated projects. As program manager, TKE is responsible for coordinating the design, hydrogeological analysis, environmental compliance processing, and construction of the RWRF, a new Regional Conveyance Trunk Sewer to deliver
wastewater to the RWRF, and the M-2 Collection System to connect 695 parcels to the sewer system for treatment by the RWRF. In addition, TKE is in charge of grant funding and permit acquisition. In 2022, TKE secured $68 million in grant funding for the project. The project includes coordination with the State Water Resource Control Board, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Air Quality Management District, other agencies, and other consultants.
• Regional Conveyance Line Force Main and Trunk Sewer, Mission Springs Water District, City of Desert Hot Springs – Mr. Lantosh served as the Senior Construction Inspector. Mission Springs Water District (MSWD) retained TKE to conduct a preliminary engineering analysis that evaluated potential service areas, trunk sewer/force main alignments, wastewater flow rates, lift station capacity analysis, and other preliminary design criteria needed to identify the preferred alignment of the Regional Conveyance Force Main and Trunk Sewer and potential flow diversions to the Regional Water Reclamation Facility (RWRF). TKE is also responsible for final design and contract documents for approximately 3 miles of the preferred Regional Conveyance Force Main and Trunk Sewer alignment from the intersection of Dillon Road and Avenida Manzana to the RWRF. The project includes environmental compliance and geotechnical investigation, along with coordination with developers, other agencies, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and other consultants.

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STEVEN BISCOTTI
Senior Construction Inspector
TKE Engineering, Inc.

EDUCATION
Colorado State University, CA BA, Arts and
Humanities

CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA 30 Certified
16 Hour QSP Training Seminar
Lean Manufacturing Seminar – Gibbs Wire
& Steel Co., Inc.

Forklift Certification 2004 – 2012 (Both
operator and instructor) – Gibbs Wire &
Steel Co., Inc.

Step 2000 Courses (electricity and
electrical control devices) Siemens E&A
Conflict and Confrontation Seminar –
Farmers Insurance
Forklift Certification 1984 – 1990, Various
Wire Mills in MA, CT, and CA
Mr. Biscotti has over 14 years of inspection experience with the last 7 years providing public facility and public works construction inspection services.

Mr. Biscotti has provided inspection services to several municipalities throughout Southern California. He has completed project inspection services for the Cities of Moreno Valley, Fontana, South El Monte, Riverside, Hemet, Calimesa, Riverside Transit Agency, East Valley Water District and the County of San Bernardino. Mr. Biscotti has provided coordination with other project professional services including geotechnical and survey. Mr. Biscotti has worked as a Public Works Inspector for inspection of capital improvement and developer installed improvements relating to the construction streets, drainage, utilities, parks and development improvements. Mr. Biscotti has prepared daily inspection reports, developed construction photo logs, assisted with progress and final payment processing, assisted with change order negotiations, verified compliance with contract documents and approved project submittals, verified public safety compliance, and developed remedial work lists.

DETAILED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• CV Sync Construction Management, Palm Desert, CA - Mr. Biscotti provided construction inspection services for Phase 1 of the CV Sync project (Formerly CVAG TSSP). This work involves plan review, management and approval of construction scheduling, budget, field work, local agency procedures and more. This project involves coordination and support across twelve agencies in the Coachella Valley The project improvements include advanced traffic management systems (ATMS), advanced transportation controllers (ATC), selected Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) elements, ITS sub-systems, and Ethernet/IP-based
communications that will be expandable and scalable for future integration of ITS technologies and strategies, such as Integrated Corridor Management (ICM), Smart Cities, Connected and
Autonomous Vehicles, a Regional Traffic Management Center (RTMC) and local Traffic Operation Centers (TOC).
• RTA Hemet Facility, Riverside Transit Agency, City of Hemet, CAMr. Biscotti performed inspection services for approximately 90,000 square feet of 4,000 psi, 8” thick, rebar re-enforced concrete. Inspection included demolition of existing asphalt lot and concrete floor in bus wash, grading, over saw compaction and non-compliant soil removal, concrete pour, irrigation repair, water drain install and tie in to existing water drainage system, expansion joint and score joint work, and parking lot striping.
• RTA Moreno Valley Mall Transfer Station Improvements, Riverside Transit Agency, City of Moreno Valley, CA- Mr. Biscotti performed inspection services for the removal and upgrade installation to RTA’s Transfer Station. Inspection included demolition of existing asphalt, damaged curb and gutter, sidewalk, P a g e |51
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and bus stop structures, over saw compaction and non-compliant soil removal, 8” thick, rebar re-enforced concrete pour, ADA Compliant sidewalk and Parking Lot install, Asphalt replacement, seat wall construction, grading, Parking Lot Marking, and over saw Traffic Control.
• Pepper Avenue and Winchester Drive/Terrace Road Traffic Signal Improvements, City of Rialto, CA - Mr. Biscotti was the construction inspector for the Pepper Avenue and Winchester Drive/Terrace Road Traffic Signal Improvements Project located in the City of Rialto south of the 210 Freeway. Proposed
improvements, included traffic signal installation, construction of ADA curb access ramps, removal of street lighting, striping and repair of private improvements adjacent to the project site. • Moreno Valley Amphitheater and Civic Center Park, City of Moreno Valley, CA – Mr. Biscotti provided construction inspection services for the Moreno Valley Civic Center Park and Amphitheater Project located South of Alessandro Blvd immediately west of City Hall. The amphitheater is used for regional movie nights, concerts and seasonal special events. The 2.5 acre project included an amphitheater stage, video wall and enclosure, audio/visual and storage room, 400 person arched concrete seating, fire water system upgrades, and a parking lot for approximately 300 vehicles. • On-Call Inspection Services, San Bernardino Municipal Water Department, CA – Mr. Biscotti is providing on-call inspection services to the City of San Bernardino Municipal Water
Department (SBMWD) on numerous public and private
improvements related to housing tracts and commercial
development projects. Mr. Biscotti has provided inspection of more than 10,000 linear feet of pipeline installation for SBMWD. • San Bernardino Avenue Median Hardscape and Drainage, City of Fontana, Fontana, CA- Mr. Biscotti performed inspection services for 11,000 linear feet of median and parkway hardscape
improvements. Inspection included sidewalk installation, grading, cobble installation, design layout, storm drain pipe installation and connection to existing storm drain system, Concrete forms, and DG installation.
• Warm Springs, Cole and Cypress Elementary School Safe Routes to School, City of Highland, CA – Mr. Biscotti provided construction inspection services for the City of Highland for the SR2S – Cycle 10 funded project for the pedestrian path of travel enhancements to provide safe walking paths along 6th Street, Elm Street, Cole Avenue, Drummond Avenue, 10th Street and 14th Street.

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coordination. Services included utility relocation coordination, construction inspection, right-of-entry coordination with property owners and materials testing, daily oversight and report preparation, traffic control and SWPPP oversight.
• Interagency Safe Routes to Schools Project, City of Adelanto, CAMr. Renner performed construction management services for approximately 5,000 linear feet of street, sidewalk and access ramp improvements around Columbia Middle School, Adelanto Elementary School, and Westside Park Elementary School. The project also included placement of speed feedback signage and rapid rectangular flashing beacons within the school zones. • Safe Routes to School, Cycle 10, Phase 2, City of South El Monte, CA - Mr. Biscotti performed inspection services for approximately 3,000 linear feet of ADA Compliant sidewalk. Inspection included tree, fence, driveway approaches, curb and gutter, and landscape and irrigation removal and replacement, grading, concrete forming, concrete pouring and finishing, street sign installation, street marking, and fence installation. Mr. Biscotti was also responsible for public relations with the home owners for daily construction activities.
• Chico Avenue Improvements Project, City of South El Monte, CA - Mr. Biscotti over saw inspection services for cold mill removal and full depth replacement
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PATRICK PALAFOX
Senior Public Works Inspector
TKE Engineering, Inc.

YEAR WITH TKE
6 years
Mr. Palafox has over 15 years of experience in public works construction and has provided inspection services for the past four years. Recently, Mr.

Palafox is providing on-call inspection services to the San Bernardino Municipal Water Department for developer installed water and sewer projects, the City of Calimesa for capital improvement and developer installed street, drainage, utility and housing projects as well as street, drainage, park, water and sewer improvements to numerous Cities, municipal agencies, Rubidoux Community Services District, and the City of Highland. In addition to daily inspection services, Mr. Palafox has prepared daily inspection reports, developed construction photo logs, assisted with progress and final payment processing, assisted with change order negotiations, verified compliance with contract documents and approved project submittals, verified public safety compliance, developed remedial work list and system startup inspections. Mr. Palafox has provided coordination with other project professional services (e.g. Geotechnical and Surveying) and provided simultaneous inspection of multiple contractors and crews.

DETAILED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• On-Call Inspection Services, City of Hesperia, City of Calimesa, and San Bernardino Municipal Water Department, CA – Mr. Palafox is provided on-call inspection services to the City of Hesperia on numerous private improvements related to housing tracts and commercial development projects, as well as utility construction projects, and capital improvement projects throughout the City. • Tract 32702 Offsite Street Improvements, City of Calimesa, CA – Mr. Palafox provided Construction Inspection services for the City of Calimesa for the offsite street widening improvements associated with the Summerwind Ranch development. The project included widening approximately 4,000 linear feet of Palmer Avenue and Tukwet Canyon Parkway to a four lane roadway with raised landscape median or median turn lane. The project includes construction of road widening, pavement rehabilitation, removal and reconstruction of concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters, crossgutters, ADA ramps, driveway approaches, construction of catch basins and storm drains, installation of a new utilities, raising of various utility manholes/valves and installation of traffic signing, striping and loop detectors.
• 2nd Street Safe Routes to School, City of Calimesa/Yucaipa, CA – Mr. Palafox provided Construction Inspection services for the City of Calimesa for the SR2S funded pedestrian path of travel enhancements to provide safer walking paths along 2nd Street between Avenue “L” and Avenue “H” and along Avenue “L”
between 2nd Street and 3rd Street. The project includes construction of proposed curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements for increased pedestrian safety. The project includes
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structural bridge widening over existing drainage channel, right-ofentry acquisition, public outreach and coordination, utility relocation and roundabout construction at the intersection of County Line Road and 2nd Street.
• 5th Street Corridor Improvements Project, City of Highland– Mr.

Palafox provided Construction Inspection services for the City of Highland. The 5th Street Corridor Improvements Project is located on 5th Street from Victoria Avenue to Palm Avenue in the City of Highland. The project includes construction of approximately one mile of pavement rehabilitation, removal and reconstruction of concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters, cross-gutters, ADA ramps, bus pads and driveway approaches, construction of catch basins and storm drains, installation of a new traffic signal system at the intersection of 5th Street and Central Avenue, relocation of miscellaneous utilities, raising of various utility manholes/valves and installation of traffic signing, striping and loop detectors. • Article III Pedestrian Enhancements and Miscellaneous Sidewalk Improvements Project, City of Highland, CA – Mr. Palafox provided Construction Inspection services for the City of Highland. The Article III and Miscellaneous Sidewalk Improvements Project is located throughout the City of Highland. The project includes construction of pavement rehabilitation, median and trail construction, removal and reconstruction of concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters, cross-gutters, ADA ramps, bus pads and driveway approaches, construction of catch basins and storm drains, relocation of miscellaneous utilities, signing and striping at more than 100 individual locations.
• 5th Street/ Greenspot Road Bikeway Improvements Project, City of Highland, CA – Mr. Palafox provided Construction Inspection services for the City of Highland. The 5th Street/ Greenspot Road Bikeway Improvements Project is located on 5th Street from Tippecanoe Avenue to Easterly City Limits in the City of Highland.

The project includes which includes minor street widening, installation of wayfinding and bike signs, installation of class II bike lanes, construction of trail improvements and kiosk construction. • Desert Lawn Drive Pavement Rehabilitation, City of Calimesa, CA - Mr. Palafox provided Construction Inspection services for the City of Calimesa. The Desert Lawn Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project is located in the City of Calimesa between Cherry Valley Boulevard and Champions Drive which included rehabilitation of 6,500 linear feet of frontage road. The project included Type II Slurry Seal, cold milling, and asphalt concrete overlay. • 5th Street and Donna Lane Pavement Rehabilitation, City of Calimesa, CA - Mr. Palafox provided Construction Inspection services for the City of Calimesa. The 5th Street and Donna Lane Pavement Rehabilitation Project is located in the City of Calimesa P a g e |55
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on two local residential streets which included rehabilitation of 2,200 linear feet of road. The project included Type II Slurry Seal, cold milling, and asphalt concrete overlay.

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The following references have been provided so the City may verify the quality work TKE provides our clients in consistently ensuring successful project delivery.

AGENCY CONTACT NAME PHONE NUMBER /

EMAIL ADDRESS

DATES SERVICES

PROVIDED
(FROM/THROUGH)

CITY OF GLENDORA
116 E. Foothill Blvd.

Glendora, CA 91714
Bill Wittkopf
Public Works Director
(626) 914-8246
[email protected]
2012 – Present

CITY OF EL MONTE
11333 Valley Boulevard
El Monte, CA 91731
Lee Torres
City Engineer
(626) 258-8833
[email protected]
2009 – Present

CITY OF CALIMESA
908 Park Avenue
Calimesa, CA 92320
Will Kolbow
City Manager
(909) 795-9801
[email protected]
2012 – Present

CITY OF NEEDLES
213 E. Foothill Boulevard
Azusa, Ca 91702
Patrick Martinez
City Manager
(760) 326-2115 ext. 126
[email protected]
2021 – Present

CITY OF WILDOMAR
23873 Clinton Keith Road
Ste. 201
Wildomar, CA 92595
Daniel A. York
Public Works
Director/City Engineer
(626) 652-3163
[email protected]
2014 – Present

CITY OF FONTANA
16489 Orange Way
Fontana, CA 92335
Phillip Burum
Deputy City Manager
(909) 350-6727
[email protected]
2000 – Present

CITY OF HIGHLAND
27215 Base Line
Highland, CA 92346
Carlos Zamano
City Manager
(909) 864-8732
[email protected]
2014 – Present
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina | Office of the City Manager
DATE: April 15, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Paulina Morales, City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TRUCK ROUTES
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council introduce the following Ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 2530 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22-141 OF DIVISION 5 OF ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 22 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE EXISTING

TRUCK ROUTES
BACKGROUND:

On December 10, 2024, the Traffic Committee reviewed a resident request regarding concerns about large commercial trucks using East Garvey Avenue South as a cut-through between North Lark Ellen Avenue and South Azusa Avenue. Based on the review and in accordance with guidelines from the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD) and the California Vehicle Code (CVC), the Committee recommended replacing the existing delineators on Cherrywood/Garvey Avenue South and installing additional truck route signage prohibiting trucks from using Garvey Avenue South.

During the meeting, the Committee also requested a review of the existing truck routes in the City to determine whether specific segments should remain designated as truck routes. These segments include:

South Glendora Avenue between Lakes Drive and West Covina Parkway/Valinda Avenue Lakes Drive between Plaza Drive and South Glendora Avenue Plaza Drive between Vincent Avenue and Lakes Drive
Walnut Creek Parkway between Vincent Avenue and South Glendora Avenue Before the redevelopment of Downtown West Covina, the area had more commercial businesses, which may have justified the truck route designation. However, with the shift towards residential use, there are concerns that the designation should be reconsidered.

Current Truck Routes
Current truck routes are codified in Section 22-141 (Established) of Division 5 (Truck Routes) or Article IV (Operation of Vehicles) of Chapter 22 (Vehicle Regulations) of the West Covina Municipal Code (WCMC). The current truck routes per the WCMC are listed below and are included within Attachment No. 1 (Truck Routes Map).

Amar Road, from Azusa Avenue to the west city limits.

Azusa Avenue, from the northerly city limits to the southerly city limits.

Azusa Canyon Road, from San Bernardino Road to the northerly city limits.

Barranca Avenue, from South Garvey Avenue to the north city limits.

California Avenue, northerly of Plaza Drive.

Citrus Street, from South Garvey Avenue to Workman Avenue.

Francisquito Avenue, from Glendora Avenue to the westerly city limits.

Garvey Avenue: (1) North portions between Pacific Avenue and Sunset Avenue and between Barranca Street and the Barranca Street westbound freeway off-ramp. (2) South portions between West Covina Parkway and Glendora Avenue, between Citrus Street and the Citrus Street eastbound freeway on-ramp, and between Barranca Street and the Barranca Street eastbound freeway on-ramp.

Glendora Avenue, from Lakes Drive to the southerly city limits.

Grand Avenue from the San Bernardino Freeway to the northerly city limits.

Holt Avenue, from the Holt Avenue eastbound freeway off-ramp to the easterly city limits.

Lakes Drive.

Plaza Drive.

San Bernardino Freeway.

San Bernardino Freeway interchanges.

San Bernardino Road.

State Street.

Sunset Avenue, from Francisquito Avenue to the southerly city limits.

Sunset Avenue, from North Garvey Avenue to West Covina Parkway.

Valley Boulevard.

Vincent Avenue, from Glendora Avenue to North Garvey Avenue.

Walnut Creek Parkway, from Vincent Avenue to Glendora Avenue.

West Covina Parkway, from Glendora Avenue to South Garvey Avenue.

DISCUSSION:

Truck routes are designated to mitigate the adverse effects of truck traffic in residential neighborhoods while maintaining efficient commercial transportation and connectivity to freeways and adjacent jurisdictions. These routes are established by the City Council, codified in the WCMC, and signage is posted throughout the City to prevent large commercial trucks from using residential streets for transporting goods and materials. However, trucks may deviate from posted routes when necessary to make deliveries, using the shortest route to and from their destination.

The streets under review were originally designated as truck routes when the area was primarily commercial. However, with multiple developments in Downtown West Covina replacing commercial properties with residential units, the reliance on large freight deliveries has significantly decreased. As a result, the existing truck routes in the WCMC may need to be updated to adjust certain streets within Downtown West Covina.

Revising these designated truck routes would address concerns raised by residents and stakeholders by enhancing public safety, reducing noise pollution, and preserving infrastructure. Increased truck traffic through the neighborhoods near the Lakes area has led to excessive noise, safety hazards for pedestrians and cyclists, and accelerated roadway deterioration. Updating the truck route system to reflect the respective areas' current land uses would improve residents' quality of life, mitigate risks associated with heavy vehicle movement, and reduce unnecessary roadway wear and increased maintenance costs.

Changing the current designated truck routes would require the adoption of an ordinance by the City Council. Staff has prepared a draft ordinance (Attachment No. 2) that removes the following streets from the truck routes:

California Avenue, northerly of Plaza Drive
South Glendora Avenue between Lakes Drive and West Covina Parkway/Valinda Avenue Garvey Avenue North between Pacific Avenue and Sunset Avenue Lakes Drive
Plaza Drive
State Street
Sunset Avenue, from North Garvey Avenue to West Covina Parkway Walnut Creek Parkway from Vincent Avenue and South Glendora Avenue In addition, the following street segments have been changed in order to re-route trucks away from residential neighborhoods:

Garvey Avenue South between West Covina Parkway and Glendora Avenue - replaced Glendora Avenue with Sunset Avenue
Glendora Avenue from Lakes Drive to the southerly city limits -  replaced Lakes Drive to Vincent Avenue to lead trucks to/from the freeway on and off ramps Vincent Avenue, from Glendora Avenue to North Garvey Avenue - replaced Garvey Avenue to the San Bernardino Freeway on and off ramps
West Covina Parkway, from Glendora Avenue to South Garvey Avenue - replaced South Garvey Avenue to Garvey Avenue North
Attachment No. 3 shows the revisions to Section 22-141 in redline format.

LEGAL REVIEW:

The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the proposed ordinance and approved it as to form.

OPTIONS:

The City Council has the following options:

1. Approve Ordinance No. 2530 as presented; or

2. Approve Ordinance No. 2530 with changes; or

3. Provide alternative direction.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

There is no possibility the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

Prepared by: Jo-Anne Burns- Deputy Community Development Director Additional Approval: Roxanne E. Lerma, Assistant City Manager Fiscal Impact
FISCAL IMPACT:

This is strictly an administrative item; therefore, there is no fiscal impact associated with this action Attachments
Attachment No. 1- WC Truck Route Map
Attachment No. 2 - Ordinance No. 2530
Attachment No. 3 - Redline of Changes to Section 22-141 CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Protect Public Safety
CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Protect Public Safety
A Well-Planned Community
ATTACHMENT NO.1
ATTACHMENT NO. 2
Ordinance No. 2530