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Home My WebLink About2018-08-28 - AGENDA REPORTS - AWARD CONTR FOR CONSULTANT TO PREPARE THE EIR BOUQ (2)Agenda Item: 4 DATE: August 28, 2018 SUBJECT: AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT TO PREPARE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE BOUQUET CANYON PROJECT DEPARTMENT: Community Development PRESENTER: Hai Nguyen RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council: 1. Award a contract for the preparation of the Bouquet Canyon Environmental Impact Report (Master Case No. 18-089) to Michael Baker International, Inc., in the amount of $248,055, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $37,209, for a total contract amount not to exceed $285,264. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. BACKGROUND The Bouquet Canyon Project (Project), Master Case No. 18-089, is a request by Bouquet Canyon Project Owner, LLC, (Applicant) to develop an approximately 57 -acre site east of Bouquet Canyon Road and south of Copper Hill Drive in the community of Saugus, as shown on the attached aerial map. As detailed in the attached Project Description, the Project consists of a proposed Tentative Tract Map to subdivide the property into 70 lots and to develop a total of 461 for -sale, residential dwelling units located within five planning areas. The residential development includes two gated entries, two recreational areas, park space, trails, and trailhead parking. The Project includes the construction of a "new" Bouquet Canyon Road, as shown on the General Plan Circulation Element alignment. The Project includes a natural watercourse and an improved seasonal "high flow" creek area. The following table is a summary of the planning areas, number of units, and types of units: Page 1 Planning Area Square Feet Units Type PAI 118,500 45 Single -Family Detached PA2 237,915 102 Auto Court; Detached Bungalow PA3 232,518 132 Attached Row House PA4 165,460 90 Attached Motorcourt Condominium PA5 176,847 92 Townhomes Total: 931,240 SF 461 The Project includes the following requested entitlements: • Architectural Design Review 18-010: An Architectural Design Review (ADR) is required for all new development projects. • Conditional Use Permit 18-004: A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for the private gating of multi -family units, building heights greater than 35 feet, cluster development, and grading in excess of 100,000 cubic yards of earth. • Development Review 18-009: A Development Review (DR) is required for all new development projects. • Hillside Development Review (Class IV) 18-001: A Hillside Development Review (HDR) is required if any development occurs on a parcel of land having average cross slopes of 10 percent or more. • Oak Tree Permit: An Oak Tree Permit (OTP) is required for any encroachments or removals of any protected oak trees. • Ridgeline Alteration Permit 18-001: A Ridgeline Alteration Permit (RAP) is required for any development in the vicinity of a designated significant ridgeline on the Ridgeline Preservation Overlay Zone. • Tentative Tract Map No. 82126: A Tentative Tract Map (TTM) is required to subdivide the project site into 70 lots. The Project was formally submitted on May 1, 2018. It has been circulated, and an initial review was conducted by City staff. The next step in the entitlement process is to conduct environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on anticipated impacts associated with the Project, the appropriate CEQA document required for the Project is an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Because the City does not have the in-house expertise or resources available to complete an EIR, an outside environmental consulting firm is required to complete this task. The City conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified consulting firms to create an EIR for the Project. The proposals were reviewed and evaluated based on each company's ability to meet the specific needs of the City. The RFP was published via PlanetBids on June 22, 2018. The RFP was downloaded by 61 companies. Eight firms submitted proposals: Atkins North America, Inc.; Dudek; EcoTierra Consulting; Impact Sciences; Michael Baker International, Inc.; Pomeroy Environmental Services; Psomas; and Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. The cost proposal estimates ranged from $216,120 to $411,766. The Project scope is large and presents many challenges. It involves the development of 461 Page 2 residential dwelling units, located within five planning areas on primarily vacant land surrounded by existing neighborhoods. The Project includes areas that are located on or near a significant ridgeline and flood zone. It includes the realignment of Bouquet Canyon Road. In selecting a firm to prepare an environmental document, particularly for a complex project site surrounded by homes and with potential environmental issues, cost is only one factor used to determine the most qualified firm. Other factors to be considered include professional expertise, practical experience, and a firm's ability to engage the public and effectively manage a project. Written proposals were scored according to four categories: • Contractor qualifications, Plan of Study/Scope of Work, Program Management • Experience on similar projects • Thoroughness of proposal, approach to providing sound services, and ability to provide services to meet objectives and standards • Cost of materials and services provided, as well as discounts offered A panel of five City staff members evaluated and scored all responsive proposals based on the selection criteria above. The results are shown below: Rank Firm Score Location Cost 1 Michael Baker International, Inc. 89 Santa Ana, CA $248,055 2 Dudek 86 Encinitas, CA $312,085 3 EcoTierra Consulting 86 Los Angeles, CA $256,495 4 Psomas 82 Santa Clarita, CA $334,291 5 Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. 80 Santa Barbara, CA $299,790 6 Impact Sciences 76 Pasadena, CA $411,766 7 Atkins North America, Inc. 73 San Diego, CA $278,495 8 Pomeroy Environmental Services 72 Santa Clarita CA $216 120 Interviews were conducted for the top three firms. Based on the quality of the comprehensive proposal, CEQA experience, in-house technical expertise, experience with similar projects, the interview, and professional references, staff recommends Michael Baker International, Inc., (MBI) as the firm most qualified to complete the Bouquet Canyon Project EIR. The proposal from MBI is available in the reading file. MBI has provided environmental, planning, and sustainability services for projects similar in nature to the scope of work. The Project Director and Project Manager have prepared hundreds of environmental impact assessments under CEQA, and have worked closely with lead agencies, communities, and stakeholders to prepare EIRs and related environmental documentation for dozens of new residential neighborhood proposals on previously disturbed/undeveloped sites throughout California. MBI has experience with projects within the City of Santa Clarita. MBI has recently worked on the Fair Oaks Ranch Traffic Planning/Engineering Project, Canyon Country Community Center, and the Rent -A -Bin Recycling Center Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. MBI prepared a comprehensive EIR for a 15 -year master plan for the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital. Page 3 MBI demonstrated a strong understanding of the Project, the issues involved in developing the specific Project site, and the public scrutiny of the Project and EIR. MBI has the professional staff to conduct peer reviews of all the previously prepared technical studies. MBI ranked highest in both the proposal review and interview. The total cost of MBI's proposal is $248,055. This includes the preparation of the Draft EIR, response to comments, a Mitigation Monitoring Plan, and completion of the Final EIR. MBI anticipates a 12 -month process to prepare the EIR. Given the complexities of the Project site's topography, being adjacent to existing neighborhoods, and scope, staff has included a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $37,209, for a total contract amount not to exceed $285,264. The contingency will allow for additional analysis for unexpected issues that may be identified during the EIR process. The applicant is responsible for the cost of the preparation of the EIR and its associated contract. Upon award of the contract, the applicant will deposit funds into a trust account to be maintained by the City. ALTERNATIVE ACTION Other action as determined by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT All costs associated with the preparation of the environmental document will be the responsibility of the applicant for the Bouquet Canyon Project. There will be no fiscal impact to the City. ATTACHMENTS Aerial Map of the Bouquet Canyon Project Site Bouquet Canyon Project Description MBI Proposal (available in City Clerk's reading file) Page 4 N13 13910ad uoAueo jenbno8) 91!S 13910ad uoAueo jenbno8 eqj jo deW leiaad :juewgoejjd MASTER CASE NO. 18-089 BOUQUET CANYON PROJECT PROJECT DESCRIPTION Project Location The project site is located on an approximately 57 -acre site east of Bouquet Canyon Road and south of Copper Hill Drive in the community of Saugus. The project site is in the Urban Residential 2 (UR2) and Urban Residential 5 (UR5) zones. The Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APNs) include 2812-008-003, 2812-008-013, 2812-008-021, 2812-008-022, and 2812-008-031 Project Site — Existing Condition The project site is located on approximately 57 acres of primarily vacant land. There is one existing single-family residence located on site. The project includes the construction of a "new" Bouquet Canyon Road. The project site features a significant ridgeline. A portion of the project site is located in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood zone. The project site is surrounded by existing single-family residences to the north and west, vacant open space and the Canyon Center commercial center to the south, and Los Angeles County Probation Department property to the east. Summarized Project Description The applicant is requesting entitlements for the development of a residential community on an approximately 57 -acre site. The proposed Tentative Tract Map is divided into approximately 70 lots and a total of 461 dwelling units located within five planning areas. A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is requested for cluster development. The following table is a summary of the planning areas, number of units, and types of units: Planning Area Square Feet Units Type PAI 118,500 45 single-family detached auto court, detached PA2 237,915 102 bungalow PA3 232,518 132 attached row house PA4 165,460 90 attached motorcourt condo PA5 176,847 92 townhomes Total: 931,240 SF 461 The project includes two gated entries, two recreational areas, park space, trails, and trailhead parking. The project includes the construction of a "new" Bouquet Canyon Road, as shown on the General Plan Circulation Element alignment. The project includes a natural watercourse and an improved seasonal "high flow" creek area. j r , Submitted to: Submitted by: �a 6 NTE RN'ATI0N AL��" City of Santa Clarity - Michael Baker International 2392-QUalencia Boulevard, Shite 300_ 3760 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 270 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Long Beach, CA 90806 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL INVITATION PROPOSAL # PL -18-19-06 ELECTRONIC PROPOSALS ARE DUE BEFORE: 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 25, 2018 The City of Santa Clarita invites electronic proposals for: Environmental Impact Report (EIR) For The Bouquet Canyon Project 1. Proposal responses must be uploaded to Planet Bids at: http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanylD=16840# 2. Prices shall be D.D.P. Destination or for the service rendered. 3. Proposer shall honor proposal prices for One Hundred Twenty (120) days or for the stated contract period, whichever is longer. 4. Proposals must include this Proposal form and be signed by the contractor's authorized representative. This signature acknowledges the proposer has read and understands the requirements contained on pages 1 to 25 and attachments 1 to 2. 5. The last day for questions will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Questions should be submitted electronically to: http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanylD=16840# 6. The contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of any solicitation form not obtained directly from the City. PROPOSER TO READ I have, read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions on all pages of this proposal. The undersigned agrees to furnish the commodity or service stipulated on this proposal as stated above. Michael Baker International Company: Name (Print): Al Warot Company Phone No.: 562-200-7165 Address: 3760 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 270 O V W o__ Signature: Title of Person Signing Bid: Associate Vice President PROPOSAL # PL -18-19-06 2 23MMSEffirlam Y � d July 25, 2018 City of Santa Clarita Submitted online via Plonetbids Subject:Bid No. PL -18-19-06: Proposal to Prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Bouquet Canyon Development Project Dear Selection Committee: Michael Baker International, Inc. (Michael Baker) is pleased to submit our proposal to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Bouquet Canyon Development Project. Michael Baker possesses the right combination of managerial skills, technical knowledge, and related experience needed to successfully prepare a legally defensible EIR in the most efficient manner possible. We would welcome the opportunity to once again partner with the City of Santa Clarita (City) to provide quality, cost-effective environmental analyses and documentation to satisfy the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and to meet the City's needs. Benefits of selecting the Michael Baker team for this project include: Your Primary Contact: Mr. John Bellas, Project Director Michael Baker International, Inc. 3760 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 270 Long Beach, CA 90806 P. 562.200.7170 E. jbellas@mbakerintl.com Proven Record of Success I We have completed numerous EIRs not only within California, but throughout southern California and the experience obtained from those projects will be brought to this project to enhance its outcome. Our proposed management team of John Bellas and Randy Nichols have worked together seamlessly on multiple CEQA documents, including the recently completed Canyon Country Community Center Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the City of Santa Clarita. Specialty Teaming Partners ( R.T. Frankian & Associates (RTF&A) will provide geology and soils geotechnical expertise. We have partnered with RTF&A on several projects in the past and the strong working relationship we have cultivated will result in a seamless integration of services. Previous Santa Clarita Experience ( Michael Baker and our key personnel have prepared multiple CEQA documents for the City, including the Soledad Village EIR, the Canyon Country Community Center IS/MND, the Valencia Suites Hotel IS/MND, and the Mancara at Robertson Ranch EIR. We are intimately familiar with the City's standards and regulations and understand what is important to the stakeholders in the project area and to the City's decisionmakers. Statement of Offer and Signature: This proposal is signed by Al Warot, who is authorized to bind Michael Baker. This proposal is a firm offer for a period of sixty (60) days and the proposed work will be performed at the "not -to -exceed" price. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of our proposal. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact John Bellas at (562) 200-7170 orjbellas@mbakerintl.com. Sincerely, Michael Baker International, Inc. h Bellas, L E E D AP Al Warot Project Director Associate Vice President 3760 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 270 1 Long Beach, CA 90806 MBAIkERINTi L.COM Office: 562.200.7165 1 Fax: 562.200.7166 rable of Contents Proposal Cover Sheet Cover Letter Table of Contents I. 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Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Resumes of Team ............................................... I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L A-1 A-1 A-2 —"—"W++zvy'� i��/llll�y�iln�n�jlll,,l,,mllllllllll//I'IIpuI1�i1�1tllllf� II��`II`111�`l S � � �y III Itl III Introduction BakerMichael Michael Baker International, Inc. is a leading global provider of planning and engineering services, which includes planning, architectural, environmental, civil engineering, and construction N T E R N A T 1 Q N A L management, as well as IT and communications services and solutions. The company provides a comprehensive range of services and solutions in support of federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker has more than 6,000 employees in over 90 offices located across the U.S. and internationally. The combined expertise of our team provides unmatched experience in environmental planning services for over 200 cities throughout the state. With experience in California dating back to 1944, Michael Baker provides a full suite of in-house services to successfully manage any environmental planning project. We not only have the local expertise to successfully complete any project, but are also backed by Michael Baker's national technical resources—a deep bench INV glfR0INfS I4\1l'IN 1"All... Sll.lfRVgCll�.S of qualified professionals. I��Iroject Understandfng and r IIS to Assfgnment The City of Santa Clarita is seeking proposals from well-qualified firms to prepare an environmental impact report (EIR) for a proposed development of 461 housing units with related infrastructure, open space, trails, recreation, and landscape elements, on approximately 57 acres of undeveloped land located next to several residential neighborhoods in the Bouquet Canyon area. Proposed homes would consist of 45 single-family detached units, 102 bungalows, 132 row homes, 90 homes configured in motor courts, and 92 townhomes. Closure of a portion of the existing Bouquet Canyon Road and construction of a new alignment of Bouquet Canyon Road is included in the proposed project. While the project's land use mix and intensity are consistent with the General Plan land use policies and the zoning classifications, the project will require City approval of the following land use applications, collectively referred to as Master Case No. 18-089: ■ CEQA Documentation (IS, ND/MND, EIR) ■ NEPA Documentation (CAT EX, EA, EIS) ■ Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas (GHG) & Health Risk Assessment Studies ■ Noise/Vibration Studies ■ Photo -simulations and Visual Impact Analyses ■ Biological Resource Assessments ■ Cultural Resource Investigations ■ Phase I Environmental Site Assessments ■ Regulatory Permitting ■ Planning & Environmental Linkage Studies ■ Traffic Impact Studies ■ Habitat Eva I uation/Th reatened & Endangered Species ■ Section 4(f) Evaluations ■ Surface Hydrology and Water Quality ■ Tentative Tract Map 82126 – to subdivide the subject property into 70 lots for residential land uses, streets, private drives, drainage infrastructure, slopes, and various open space lots. ■ Conditional Use Permit 18-004 – for private gating of multifamily units, building heights greater than 35 feet, cluster development, and grading in excess of 100,000 cubic yards of earth. ■ Architectural Design Review 18-010 – for the proposed building design, styles, and forms. ■ Development Review 18-009 – for the proposed physical design and layout of the project. ■ Hillside Development Review Class IV 18-001 – to develop land with average cross slopes of 10 percent or more. ■ Ridgeline Alteration Permit – for development near a designated significant ridgeline in the ridgeline preservation overlay zone. ■ Oak Tree Permit– required for any encroachments or removals of protected oak trees. The project site is in the Saugus community, on the eastern and southern sides of Bouquet Canyon Road, between Copper Hill Drive on the north and Plum Canyon Road on the south. Plum Canyon Road provides access to Via Princessa and State Route 14 - the Antelope Valley freeway, approximately 6 miles to the southeast. Copper Hill Drive provides access to Newhall Ranch Road and thejunction of State Route 126 and Interstate 5, approximately 7.7 miles to the southwest. Neighborhoods of single-family homes surround the site to the west, north, and south. Two probation camps operated by the County of Los Angeles are located just east of the site, and a neighborhood commercial center is located along Bouquet Canyon Road, just to the southwest of the site. _ ryry I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L �� SSUes of Concern and r Ili to SOkl n The project site is framed by steep slopes on the western and southern edges, with relatively flat land in the northern perimeter that is partially disturbed and partially in a natural state, where a meandering natural drainage course also traverses the site. A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designated flood hazard zone is mapped along this drainage course, throughout the site. The natural landscape on-site may support riparian or other sensitive habitat, along with wildlife species that forage or nest on a regular basis. The on-site drainage feature is a tributary to the Santa Clara River and would fall under the jurisdictional authority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). It should also be noted that the CDFW's California Natural Diversity Database and the California Native Plant Society's (CNPS) Electronic Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California database identifies 15 special -status plant species, 26 special -status wildlife species, and 4 special -status plant communities as having the potential to occur within the vicinity of the project site.' With extensive landform and landscape alterations proposed to create the proposed development plan, the project could adversely affect a variety of biological resources, including riparian vegetation and habitat that support rare, threatened, or endangered plants and wildlife species such as the burrowing owl and coastal California gnatcatcher. Michael Baker's expert biologists will conduct field investigations and a peer review of the biological surveys and reports prepared by the applicant to ensure that sensitive resources are properly characterized, potential impacts fully assessed, subsequent permitting requirements properly identified, and mitigation measures are devised to effectively avoid, reduce, or compensate for significant impacts. The proposed project would channelize part of the flood zone through the site to carry high storm flows while retaining a natural stream course for low flows; as a result, a majority of the natural landscape in that area would be altered to construct flood control improvements. Compliance with regulatory flood and debris control and water quality standards will thus be important issues to address in the EIR. To respond to these concerns, Michael Baker's surface hydrology engineering staff will conduct a peer review of the hydrology study and low -impact development (LID) plan prepared for the applicant to ensure that these were prepared in accordance with all applicable regulatory standards and applied the appropriate modeling tools. They will also provide support to the EIR preparation team to ensure that the Hydrology/Water Quality section correctly represents the analysis and findings in the technical studies. It appears that much of the site is within a groundwater basin, as shown on General Plan Exhibit CO -3 Water Resources, and overlies the Alluvium and Saugus Aquifers, as shown on General Plan Exhibit CO -3-13 Groundwater Recharge Areas. We will, therefore, include an assessment of potential impacts of developing impervious surfaces over the aquifer areas relative to local groundwater resources. This proposal assumes that there are no active groundwater wells pumping within the project site. If there are, a more rigorous analysis of impacts on groundwater resources may be warranted. Portions of the site are designated on the March 25, 1999 Mint Canyon Seismic Hazard Map as being within Earthquake Induced Landslide Hazard and Liquefaction Hazard Zones. The subject site is also included within the City of Santa Clarita Seismic Hazard Zones. This designation requires the specific evaluation of seismic slope stability and liquefaction by the Project Geotechnical Consultant of Record (GCOR). RT Frankian and Associates (RTFA), a Santa Clarita-based geotechnical firm, will be retained by Michael Baker to review the proposed grading plan and the geotechnical investigations and report prepared for the applicant to ensure that the appropriate level of investigations was properly conducted to provide sufficient information to address the CEQA thresholds concerning geology and soils. RTFA will also support the EIR preparation team to ensure that the Geology/Soils section correctly represents the analysis and findings in the technical studies. A Significant Ridgeline occurs in the northwestern part of the site and is an important aesthetic feature. The proposed plan would preserve some or all of this as public open space and provide a walking trail to the knoll top. We will consult with City staff to carefully delineate the extent of this ridgeline to determine if the project would result in any grading and alteration to the ridgeline feature. Due to the extensive landform alterations proposed to create residential building pads, streets, and infrastructure, we will also evaluate the project's effects on the visual character and quality of this site and surroundings. This will include a review of the visual simulations prepared for the applicant to confirm that the data inputs As used in this proposal, "special -status" refers to plant and wildlife species that are federally or state listed, proposed, or candidates; plant species that have been designated a CNPS Rare Plant Rank; and wildlife species that are designated by the CDFW as fully protected, species of special concern, or watch list species. 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Two of the proposed access points would be gated. The new Bouquet Canyon Road would connect at two curving sections of existing Bouquet Canyon Road, representing special design considerations. Michael Baker's traffic engineers will prepare a traffic impact analysis to assess potential level of service impacts on the surrounding street network, with respect to the City's significance thresholds, and assess consistency of the proposed new Bouquet Canyon Road with the policies and standards of the General Plan Circulation Element and the City's engineering standards. Given the proximity to the Santa Clara River, presence of a stable water course on-site, and the numerous findings of prehistoric Native American resources in the general area, the project site may have a high level of sensitivity for discovery of additional archaeological resources. Further research is needed to determine whether the underlying geologic formation(s) have yielded important fossil discoveries in Santa Clarita or elsewhere. Michael Baker's professional archaeological and cultural resource specialists will conduct a peer review of the reports submitted by the applicant, and perform a paleontological records search, to ensure that sufficient research and analysis has occurred to properly characterize the sensitivity with respect to archaeological and paleontological resources, and to devise measures to avoid accidental damage to potentially significant resources during earthmoving and site preparation activities. We will also handle the Assembly Bill 52 Native American notification process and assist the City if consultation should be required. With numerous developed single -family properties near the edges of the project site, there will be concerns regarding construction period and long-term impacts involving air pollutant emissions and noise. Michael Baker's technical experts will quantitatively evaluate these impacts to determine if they would exceed the limits established by the City's Municipal Code and/or General Plan noise standards, as well as applicable thresholds recommended by the South Coast Air Quality Management District, relative to air quality. A search of the Geotracker database maintained by the California Water Resources Control Board, the Envirostor database maintained by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the Cleanup Community Mapping maintained by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, did not reveal the project site or any adjacent sites as included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to California Government Code Section 65962.5. As shown in the City of Santa Clarita Fire Hazard Zone Map and Cal Fire Mapping Project, the project area is in a high fire hazard area. Michael Baker will consult with City staff and the Los Angeles County Fire Department to evaluate the project in relation to compliance with special standards for development in this hazardous fire area and the preparation of a Fuel Modification Plan per the requirements of the Los Angeles County Code 4908.1. The proposed project is a large-scale residential development, and with 461 new homes, there could be significant levels of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated indirectly due to energy consumption and directly due to construction exhausts and automobile traffic emissions. Michael Baker's technical experts will quantify the project's GHG footprint and evaluate that with respect to various regional and state GHG reduction programs and the City's Climate Action Plan (CAP). Since the City's CAP has a 2020 horizon year and the project buildout and long-term occupancy will occur beyond that time frame, it will be important to assess consistency with longer-term GHG reduction plans and programs. While project phasing is not described in the RFP, it should be examined and described to the extent possible in the EIR project description. If there are discrete development phases contemplated, for example, that would extend over a lengthy period of time, there could be ramifications on analysis of traffic, air quality, and noise impacts, possibly affecting both construction and operational aspects. We will work closely with City staff and the project applicant to develop a full presentation and assessment of project phasing implications. The selection of alternatives to be evaluated in the EIR will be driven primarily by the results of the various impact analyses and the determination of the nature and magnitude of any significant impacts that may be identified. Avoidance or reduction of any identified significant impacts will inform the land use and intensity parameters of alternative project design concepts. An additional important factor will be the ability of alternatives to attain a majority of the basic project _ : , _ IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�VIVVVVl1/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G///ii ryry �/O%%//////////////////////////////////////////��(((f��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIIClV�1�11�1V}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L �� objectives. We suggest, therefore, that a statement of project objectives be developed that is aimed at meeting the development objectives of the landowner as well as the City's General Plan, compatibility with neighborhood character, compliance with City zoning and development standards, etc. A "No -Project" alternative will also be discussed, which assumes leaving the site as is or as what could be reasonably expected to occur in the near future if the project were not approved, based on current plans and consistent with available infrastructure and community services. Finally, the environmentally superior alternative will be identified, based on a comparison of impacts between the proposed project and the alternatives. If6e of fn: llh U Il a n t Responsibilities of the selected EIR consultant will also include coordination and facilitation of a public scoping meeting to augment an Initial Study to determine the range of environmental issues to be addressed in the EIR, and development of project alternatives for analysis in the EIR. The Draft and Final EIRs must meet the legal requirements of a complete, adequate, and objective statement of the project's environmental consequences in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and provide a concise, integrated source of such information for the applicant, public, and the City's decision -makers. The consultant will also be responsible for preparing Findings, and if necessary, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, pursuant to Sections 15091 and 15093 of the State CEQA Guidelines, along with all required legal notices. _ : , _ IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU,IVVVVl1/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G///ii ryry e �/O%%//////////////////////////////////////////��(((f��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIVUlU111111}}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L �� —"—"W++zvy'� i��/llll�y�iln�n�jlll,,l,,mllllllllll//I'IIpuI1�i1�1tllllf� II��`II`111�`l S � � �y III Itl III Plan of Study - Scope of Work IB. Plain of Study/Scolpe of Work Approadh Our overall approach to assisting the City of Santa Clarita with the EIR is to first and foremost work with City staff to prepare a CEQA document that is legally defensible; shepherd the EIR through the land use approval and public review process; add value to the City's decision-making process; and meet the City's and project applicant's needs in terms of schedule and budget. To accomplish these objectives, our approach is founded on the following principles: ■ Draw upon our past experience preparing multiple CEQA documents for the City of Santa Clarita to identify and address key issues early in the process to prevent delays and setbacks. ■ Conduct a technically adequate and complete environmental analysis. ■ Create a reader-friendly CEQA document that utilizes a combination of narrative, figures, photographs, maps, tables, and other visual aids to help the reader understand the environmental consequences of the project. ■ Establish and achieve a milestone/critical path project schedule. ■ Openly communicate with City staff to ensure the City's desires are met and expectations are exceeded. The following subsections describe our methodology and key steps to accomplish the tasks required for this EIR. OLAhne of Major ..1.. asks Taslk 11: (Project Management and B eefiings a. Kickoff, Coordination, and Community Meetings b. Project Management Rask a InifiaV Study avid Scoping a. Project Description b. Initial Study and Notice of Preparation C. Public Scoping Meeting d. Final EIR Scoping Memorandum Taslk 3: Techniicall Studies a. Air Quality Analysis b. Biological Resources Surveys and Reports (Peer Review) C. Cultural and Paleontological Resources Assessment (Peer Review) d. Geology/Soils (Peer Review) e. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Impact Analysis f. Hydrology Study and LID (Peer Review) g. Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment h. Traffic and Transportation Impact Analysis i. Energy Conservation Assessment Taslk a Draft EvivuronmentaV Impact Report a. Administrative Draft EIR b. Publication and Distribution of the Draft EIR C. Circulation of the Draft EIR and Public Notification Taslk 5: IFiinall IEnviiironimentall II rn pact IRelport a. Responses to Comments b. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program c. Revisions to the Draft EIR d. Compile Final EIR _ _ IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU,I�V��l�/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G�ji II �////%%///////////////////////////////////////////��((��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIVUlU111111111111}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L III III bask: Certification Process a. Public Hearings b. Facts and Findings c. Statement of Overriding Considerations d. Notice of Determination � IIs and OU IPLI I Task 1: Project Management and Meetings Io: kickoff, Coordination,and CommunityMeetings Michael Baker's project manager will be available to City staff at any time during the course of the assignment to discuss the project, coordinate the project schedule, exchange information, and ensure the City's expectations are met. We also recommend an in-person kickoff meeting, biweekly (every other week) check-in calls, and milestone -related coordination meetings over the course of the assignment. The kickoff meeting will be conducted to initiate the work effort, review project plans, discuss the project's key environmental considerations, solidify the project schedule, and discuss the action plan for achieving that schedule. In addition to the kickoff meeting, we have included three other in-person meetings with City staff, which may be conducted to review the City's comments on administrative draft documents, prepare for public meetings (e.g., scoping meeting and public hearings), discuss project alternatives, review comments received from the public and outside agencies, and for other coordination purposes. Attendance at one community meeting is also included in this task; this would occur at an appropriate time as determined in consultation with City staff. Finally, in our experience, regular check-in calls between City and consultant staff are integral to keeping projects moving forward and on track. Given the complexity of the project and the breadth of the project team, we recommend biweekly check-in calls. Outputs: ■ Attendance of Michael Baker's project manager and deputy project manager at up to four (4) coordination meetings with City staff, including the kickoff meeting. ■ Participation in biweekly conference calls with City staff. 1b: Project Management Michael Baker's assigned project manager and deputy project manager will work as an extension of City staff. This approach optimizes communication between the City and the consultant team. Management activities include coordinating with the project team, ensuring the proposed timeline is met, monitoring the project budget and progress, and providing quality control review of all completed work products. Task 2: Initial Study and Scoping o: Project Description Upon completion of the kickoff meeting, Michael Baker will prepare a draft project description. This may be less detailed than the description to be provided in the EIR, but sufficient to fully describe all elements of the project and the range of required approvals. The draft project description will be submitted to the City for review and comment. After receiving the City's comments and making the appropriate changes, Michael Baker will submit a revised version of the project description to the City, which will be the basis for the preliminary analysis presented in the Initial Study (see Task 2b). Output: ■ Michael Baker will submit the draft and revised versions of the project description to the City electronically. b: Initial Study and Notice of Preparation Michael Baker will prepare an Initial Study/Notice of Preparation (IS/NOP) for staff review that includes the project description from Task 2a and a summary of the probable significant effects identified in the Initial Study evaluation. The NOP will describe where relevant project documents are available for review, where written comments on the scope of the _ : , _ 1111111 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�VIVVVVI�/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G%/i %%%%///%//////////////////////////////////��(((f��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIIClV�1�11�1V}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L EIR may be sent, and the deadline for submitting comments. The NOP will also identify the date and location of the public scoping meetings to be held for the project. Following City staff review, Michael Baker will revise the IS/NOP and produce the final document. Michael Baker will file the IS/NOP with the State Clearinghouse and the County Clerk and distribute the NOP via certified mail (or other trackable delivery method) to adjacent jurisdictions, interested agencies, organizations, and members of the public who have requested notice. We assume that the City will provide a full distribution list to us. The IS/NOP will be circulated for public comment for 30 days. As part of the NOP release, we will assist the City in preparing the necessary correspondence providing Native American notification in compliance with Assembly Bill 52. This proposal assumes that up to five different tribes would be contacted. Outputs: ■ Michael Baker will submit the administrative draft IS/NOP and the proofcheck draft IS/NOP to the City electronically. ■ Michael Baker will submit up to ten (10) printed copies and one (1) electronic copy of the public review IS/NOP to the City. ■ Michael Baker will submit fifteen (15) printed summaries and fifteen (15) CDs of the full IS/NOP to the State Clearinghouse with the required Notice of Completion/Environmental Document Transmittal form. ■ Michael Baker will file the NOP with the County Clerk. ■ Michael Baker will distribute the NOP and CD copies of the draft IS/NOP via certified mail (or other trackable method) to up to thirty (30) recipients. c: Public coplraa Meelin Since the project does not meet the criteria for a project of statewide, areawide, or regional significance, as defined in Section 15206 of the CEQA Guidelines, a public scoping meeting concerning the preparation of a Draft EIR is not required. Nonetheless, given the scale and magnitude of this project and the potential for extensive impacts that may go well beyond the local area, and pursuant to the specifications in the City's RFP, Michael Baker will conduct one public scoping meeting for the proposed project. This task includes preparing a PowerPoint presentation, explaining the CEQA process for the proposed project, taking discussion notes, and assisting in response to technical questions. We will also prepare and assist the City in distributing a notice for the scoping meetings. For efficiency and to reduce costs, we propose to combine the notice of the scoping meeting with the NOP, as noted in Task 2b. It is recommended that the scoping meeting be scheduled to occur near the last part of the NOP public comment period. Outputs: ■ Michael Baker will conduct one (1) scoping meeting for the project. ■ Michael Baker will prepare one (1) electronic PowerPoint presentation and deliver that at the scoping meeting. & l=iraal FIR ScopingMemorandum Immediately following conclusion of the 30 -day public comment period on the IS/NOP, we will review all comments with City staff and prepare a memorandum to summarize comments received and define the final scope of the EIR. Based on our preliminary understanding of the project, the environmental setting, and issues of concern, we have identified the following environmental topics that will likely need to be considered in the project's EIR: ■ Aesthetics ■ Air Quality ■ Biological Resources ■ Cultural Resources ■ Hydrology and Water Quality ■ Hazards ■ Noise ■ Public Services ■ Geology and Soils 0 Transportation/Traffic ■ Greenhouse Gas Emissions 0 Utilities/Service Systems Outputs: ■ Michael Baker will prepare one (1) final scoping memorandum, to be submitted electronically. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�VIVVVVl1/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G�ji II////,///////%////////l////////////////////////////////////////%//��,�f�f�IIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIClV�1�11�1V}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L III III Task 3: Technical Studies Based on our understanding of the proposed project and the environmental setting, along with our extensive experience in the preparation of CEQA documents for projects in Santa Clarita and throughout California, we are proposing the following focused, stand-alone studies to support the Draft EIR. Each of these will be prepared by specialists in the particular field of study, applying current industry standard practices in terms of analytical tools, information sources, and professional judgement, as needed. Please note that this scope of work assumes that the project applicant will provide any Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments that have been completed for the project site, in accordance with current ASTM standards. If such assessments have not been prepared, Michael Baker can retain an appropriately qualified subconsultant to conduct them, for an additional cost to be determined at that time. 3a: Air Quality Analysis Existing Con ditions/RegulotoryFromework. The project is located within the South Coast Air Basin (SCAB), which is under the jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). Baseline meteorological and air quality data developed through the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will be utilized for the description of existing ambient air quality. Air quality data from the nearest air quality monitoring station will be included to help highlight existing air quality local to the project area. The analysis will also describe and address the requirements set forth by the SCAQMD CEQA Air Quality Handbook. Construction -Relo red Emissions. Construction emissions will be quantified with the California Emissions Estimator Model (CaIEEMod) version 2016.3.2. A general description of the major phases of construction and their timing will be required from the applicant. The air pollutant emissions during construction will be compared to the SCAQMD regional thresholds of significance. Naturally occurring asbestos impacts will also be discussed qualitatively. Lona -Term Emissions. Operational (i.e., area and mobile source) emissions will be quantified and compared to the SCAQMD regional thresholds of significance. Primary sources of emissions will be related to energy consumption, area sources, and local/regional vehicle miles traveled. The emissions will be quantitatively derived utilizing CaIEEMod. Emissions reductions due to project design features will be incorporated into the operational emissions inventory. Project consistency with the SCAQMD 2016 Air QuolityMonogement Plon will be evaluated. If necessary, mitigation measures will be identified to reduce operational emissions to the extent feasible. Localized Emissions. The project is located within the SCAQMD's Source Receptor Area (SRA) 13 (Santa Clarita Valley). Based on localized meteorological data for SRA 13, Michael Baker will analyze localized impacts based upon the SCAQMD's Localized Significance Thresholds methodology. Outputs: ■ An electronic copy of the full Air Quality Study will be submitted with the first draft of the EIR that includes the air quality section. ■ A revised, electronic version of the Air Quality Study will be completed to incorporate any responses to City comments on the first draft report. 3b: Biological Resources Surveys and Reports (Peer Review) Michael Baker will conduct a peer review of the following biological studies/technical reports prepared for the project: 1) the Biological Resources Report; 2) the Burrowing Owl Assessment; 3) the Gnatcatcher Surveys/Report; and 4) the Rare Plant & Seasonal Surveys. Although a jurisdictional delineation technical study was not identified in the RFP, Michael Baker assumes that this study was also prepared as part of the Biological Resources Report and has included this study as part of the peer review. Prior to the peer review, Michael Baker will first verify all technical references, regulatory agency protocols, and databases that were reviewed/utilized prior to conducting any of the on-site field surveys. In addition, Michael Baker will review any correspondence with the regulatory agencies, and any governing biological management plans (e.g., habitat conservation plan(s), Los Angeles County Significant Ecological Areas) that have been prepared for managing habitat in the general area to ensure completeness and consistency of the information provided in the biological studies/technical reports. Michael Baker biologists will then conduct an on-site field investigation to familiarize themselves with the project site and review _ _ IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU,I�V��11/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G�ji II �////%%///////////////////////////////////////////��((��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIVUlU111111}}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll INTERNAT10NAL III the extent of existing biological conditions that have been identified within the biological studies/technical reports. Following the field investigation, Michael Baker will then review the studies listed above for accuracy and completeness, including format and methodology based on standard practices and existing regulatory agency protocol. Four separate peer review memorandums will be prepared, which will discuss the analyses and provide points of clarification or comments, if required. This proposal assumes that any Michael Baker requests for revisions to the reports will be minor and that there will be no need to prepare a second peer review memorandum for any of the reports. Outputs: ■ An electronic copy of each of the four (4) peer review memorandums will be submitted. c: Cultural and Paleontological Resources Assessment (Peer Review) Michael Baker staff who meet the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Archeology and Architectural History will conduct a peer review of the applicant -provided cultural resources study that was prepared to address CEQA requirements. The peer review will be conducted to ensure the cultural resources study is compliant with CEQA and a legally defensible document. The peer review will focus on the cultural resources identification methods and results of Native American consultation, historical society consultation, field survey, records search, literature review, archaeological sensitivity assessment, and built environment California Register of Historical Resources (California Register) evaluation. The peer review will be provided in a memorandum format. Please note that this proposal assumes that the cultural resources study includes one California Register evaluation form for the one single-family residence that occurs on-site, and that no recommendations for Phase II testing of archaeological resources were identified in the study. A paleontological records search will be completed at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles to identify fossil localities and sensitivities in the region. This information will be incorporated into the Cultural Resources section of the EIR. Outputs: ■ The Cultural Resources Study peer review memorandum will be submitted to the City electronically. ■ Results of the paleontological records search will be submitted to the City electronically. r1: GeologylSoils (Peer Review) R.T. Frankian and Associates (RTFA), as a subconsultant to Michael Baker, will provide geotechnical peer review services consisting of the following tasks: a) Review published geologic maps and references pertinent to the Bouquet Canyon project. b) Perform peer review of a geotechnical report and a single response prepared for the project developer in accordance with City of Santa Clarita requirements and guidelines for preparation of geotechnical reports, and also using Los Angeles County Geotechnical and Materials Engineering Division December 2016 Guidelines for preparation of geotechnical reports. This evaluation will include potential geologic and geotechnical hazards (e.g., earthquakes, landslides, liquefaction, slope and or/foundation instability, flooding, erosion) that might impact the site. c) Perform peer review of a geotechnical infiltration investigation report prepared by the GCOR and a single response prepared in accordance with City of Santa Clarita requirements and also using Los Angeles County Geotechnical and Materials Engineering Division guidelines contained in Document GS200.2 dated June 30, 2017. d) Provide geotechnical support and assistance to Michael Baker to aid in preparation of the Geology and Soils section of the EIR. e) Assess the geologic and geotechnical impacts to the project, and provide geotechnical mitigation measures, where feasible. Please note that this scope of work excludes field work, subsurface exploration, or laboratory testing. Further, it assumes that any peer review comments that request revisions to the reports prepared for the applicant are minor, rather than substantive, and that a second round of peer review would not be required. _ _ IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU,IVVVVl1/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G�ji II �////%%///////////////////////////////////////////��((��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIVUlU111111}}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L Outputs: ■ Memorandum (electronic) of peer review comments on applicant's geotechnical report e: Greenhouse Gas Fmissloras Impact Analysis Michael Baker will review the land use data and prepare an inventory of the GHG emissions (i.e., nitrous oxide, methane, and carbon dioxide) from both direct (i.e., area and mobile sources) and indirect sources (i.e., energy/water consumption and wastewater/solid waste generation). Total GHG emissions from construction activities will be amortized into the GHG emissions inventory. CalEEMod will be used to quantify GHG emissions. Reductions from recently adopted programs and regulations will be included, such as improvements in fuel efficiency, state building code energy efficiency, and landscaping water efficiency. The analysis will also review project consistency with the City of Santa Clarita CAP (August 2012), City of Santa Clarita General Plan (June 2011), Southern California Association of Governments 2016-2040 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (2016-2040), and the California Air Resources Board 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan. Mitigation measures will be identified and incorporated, as necessary, to reduce potentially significant GHG impacts of the proposed project. Outputs: ■ An electronic copy of the full Greenhouse Gas Emissions Study will be submitted with the first draft of the EIR that includes the GHG section. ■ A revised, electronic version of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Study will be completed to incorporate any responses to City comments on the first draft report. f: Hydrology and 1..11.7 (Peer Review) flm Peer Review ofApplicant Studies Michael Baker stormwater staff will peer review the applicant's hydrology study for the proposed project. Michael Baker will review the hydrology report to ensure that it contains a review of existing documentation, watershed boundary delineation, existing conditions analysis, analysis of proposed hydrology, analysis of existing drainage facilities, potential impacts to existing drainage systems, and floodplain impacts. The applicant's water quality report will be reviewed for consistency with the latest MS4 permit requirements. The review will include evaluation of the completeness of the discussion of 303(d) list pollutants and any associated total maximum daily load requirements, Hydrologic Conditions of Concern requirements, appropriate sizing and locating of best management practices, and review of proposed LID strategies. 3f2. Drainage and Water Quality Tectinical Memorandum Staff will prepare a technical memorandum that summarizes the review of the CEQA Checklist items for hydrology and water quality based on the peer review in Task 3f1. The memorandum will discuss the project impacts and recommendations for project mitigation, if required. The report will be used as an internal Michael Baker work product to facilitate preparation of the EIR hydrology/water quality section. This scope only includes two reviews of the hydrology study and two comment memos based on the review. Additional reviews would require an addendum to this scope and fee. Outputs: ■ An electronic copy of an initial memorandum concerning Michael Baker's peer review of the applicant's Hydrology/Water Quality Study. ■ An electronic copy of a second peer review memorandum will be completed, if needed, to address any additional concerns that may be identified in the responses to the first peer review memorandum. Sag: Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Existing Con ditions/RegulotoryFromework. The applicable noise and land use compatibility criteria for the project area will be reviewed and noise standards regulating noise impacts will be discussed for land uses on and adjacent to the project site. A site visit will be conducted and short-term noise level measurements will be taken along the project area. The noise monitoring survey will be conducted at up to four separate locations to establish baseline noise levels in the project area. _ _ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU,IVVVVl1/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G�ji II �////%%///////////////////////////////////////////��(((f��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIVUlU111111}}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L � Noise recording lengths are anticipated to require approximately 10 minutes at each location. This scope excludes long term (24-hour) noise measurements. Construction -Related Noise and Vibration. Noise impacts from construction sources will be analyzed based on the anticipated equipment to be used, length of a specific construction task, equipment power type (gasoline or diesel engine), horsepower, load factor, and percentage of time in use. The construction noise impacts will be evaluated in terms of maximum levels (L,,,,x) and hourly equivalent continuous noise levels (Leq) and the frequency of occurrence at adjacent sensitive locations. An analysis of vibration impacts will be based on the Federal Transit Administration's vibration analysis guidance. Analysis requirements will be based on the sensitivity of the area, specific construction activities, and the City's Noise Ordinance specifications. Operational Noise Sources. Off-site noise impacts from vehicular traffic will be assessed using the FHWA Traffic Noise Prediction Model (FHWA-RD-77-108). The 24-hour weighted Community Noise Equivalent Levels (CNEL) will be presented in a tabular format. On-site noise impacts from vehicular traffic will be assessed using the FHWA Highway Traffic Noise Model version 2.5 (TNM 2.5). On-site noise impacts from stationary sources will also be addressed and analyzed for potential impacts to the adjacent uses. If necessary, mitigation will be identified to ensure that on-site noise levels do not exceed the City of Santa Clarita noise standards. The noise analysis will rely upon the local noise standards in the City of Santa Clarita General Plan and Santa Clarita Noise Ordinance, and CEQA Guidelines to determine impacts. Outputs: ■ An electronic copy of the full Noise and Vibration Impact Study will be submitted with the first draft of the EIR that includes the noise section. ■ A revised, electronic version of the Noise and Vibration Impact Study will be completed to incorporate any responses to City comments on the first draft report. 31a: Traffic and Transportation Impact Analysis 31a 1. Traffic Study Scoping Agreement A traffic impact study is proposed for the 461 -residential unit development to assess trip generation, trip distribution, and trip assignment of the proposed project on the study area circulation system in accordance with the City of Santa Clarita Traffic Impact Report Guidelines or other methodologies as directed by the City during the scoping clarification process (such as the use of delay thresholds rather than volume -to -capacity ratio thresholds). If necessary, traffic mitigation measures for identified project -generated traffic impacts will be recommended in accordance with applicable performance criteria. Michael Baker will coordinate with the City of Santa Clarita to refine the specific analysis locations to include in the traffic study upon completion of the draft trip generation, trip distribution, and trip assignment. Additionally, this coordination will allow the City to define any specific traffic circulation and access -related issues that should be addressed in the traffic study. Our initial assessment assumes 15 off-site traffic analysis study intersections and 3 site driveways. This is based on a preliminary estimate of the intersections that would receive 50 or more project trips during the peak hours. This would not include any 1-5 or SR -14 interchanges, since these are located more than 5 miles from the project site. 31-Y2. Data Collection and Site Visit Michael Baker will collect existing classified traffic count volumes at the existing study intersections on a typical weekday during the AM (7:00 AM to 9:00 AM) and PM (4:00 PM to 6:00 PM) peak periods while local schools are in session. Michael Baker may utilize a contractor to perform the task of data collection. A site visit of the traffic study area will be conducted by Michael Baker to document existing conditions including intersection control, traffic signal phasing, roadway cross-section, speed limits, parking restrictions, intersection approach lanes, etc. The traffic analysis will include graphics documenting the existing intersection roadway geometry and utilize existing geometric conditions to establish a baseline for current operations. 310m Traffic Forecast The traffic analysis for the proposed project will analyze traffic conditions for the following analysis scenarios: 1. Existing 2. Existing + Project (Full Buildout) _ _ IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU,I�V��11/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G�ji II �////%%///////////////////////////////////////////��((��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIVUlU111111}}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll INTERNATIQNAL 3. Opening Year Without Project — Existing + Ambient Growth + Cumulative Projects 4. Opening Year With Full Project Buildout — Existing + Ambient Growth + Cumulative Projects + Project (Full Buildout) The analysis will study typical weekday (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) conditions forth e above analysis scenarios when the proposed project and surrounding roadway circulation system are forecast to experience peak traffic conditions in the AM peak hour and the PM peak hour. Traffic forecasts will be developed for the traffic data collection locations. A long-range year analysis is not included under the assumption that the proposed project does not require a General Plan amendment. Analysis of multiple development phasing scenarios is not included; if this becomes necessary to more accurately assess the project's incremental traffic impacts, we would provide the City with a scope of work, budget, and schedule proposal to authorize that additional level of effort. Proiect Traffic Generation Michael Baker will derive forecast project trip generation based on the residential land use quantities. Coordination will be conducted with the City regarding the appropriate trip generation rates source, likely either the Trip Generation Manual (Institute of Transportation Engineers [ITE], 10th Edition, 2017) or rates provided by the City. Trip distribution assumptions will be submitted to City staff for approval prior to analysis and completion of the study as part of the Traffic Study Scoping Agreement. Based upon the current site plan, it is assumed that all traffic associated with PAI, PA2, PA3, and PA4 will utilize the two site driveways along New Bouquet Canyon Road and Old Bouquet Canyon Road. PA5 will have access to Hob Avenue and David Way via existing Bouquet Canyon Road. Project trip distribution may vary between the AM and PM peak time periods. Cumulative ProiectTroffic Forecast Michael Baker will coordinate with City of Santa Clarita to identify an annual traffic growth rate to account for ambient background growth in the vicinity of the project site. The City may also identify a list of pending and approved projects for inclusion in the "Cumulative Projects" analysis conditions. The study will identify the number of daily and peak hour trips forecast to be generated by cumulative projects, using trip generation rates contained in the ITE Trip Generation Manual or other source as directed by agency staff. Bouquet Canyon Road Relocation The traffic forecast will consider the proposed new alignment of Bouquet Canyon Road and the access provided along Old Bouquet Canyon Road. The project also includes the abandonment of the existing Bouquet Canyon Road, between Pam Court and Hob Avenue. This modification will require a redistribution of existing traffic since the proposed plan shows the David Way and Hob Avenue access to Bouquet Canyon Road as no longer available to the west. la m Intersection Operations and Impact Analysis Operations analysis will assess the intersection conditions at up to 15 study intersections and the 3 proposed site driveways for each analysis scenario. The analysis will utilize the highest hour within each two-hour period counted (AM and PM peak hours). Michael Baker will prepare a traffic operations analysis to assess conditions at the study intersections using the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) analysis methodology. If the analysis indicates the proposed project will significantly impact a study intersection based on applicable agency thresholds of significance, mitigation measures will be recommended to eliminate or reduce the impact in accordance with agency guidelines. This assessment does not include a vehicle miles traveled analysis. A discussion of the traffic control at the proposed site driveways will be included. If necessary, peak hour traffic signal warrants will be conducted using the latest edition of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Segment and freeway section analysis is not anticipated as part of this effort. VY5. New ouquet Canyon Road Design Considerations While the engineering design of the New Bouquet Canyon Road is not included in our scope of work, our study will include a discussion of the roadway design elements relative to the City design criteria and compliance with engineering design standards. This discussion will support a response to one of the Initial Study Checklist questions concerning potential hazards created by project design. _ _ IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�VIVVVVl1/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G�ji II �////%%///////////////////////////////////////////��((��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIV�l�11�111}}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L � 31-Y6. Traffic Study Report The methodologies and results of the traffic analysis shall be documented and summarized in a written traffic impact analysis report. The traffic study will include the appropriate maps, exhibits, and tables required for comprehensive documentation. The report will generally include the following sections: Introduction, Analysis Methodologies, Existing Conditions, Projected Site Traffic, Future Analysis, and Conclusions. A preliminary draft report will be submitted to the City for review and comment, then finalized accordingly. Outputs: ■ A draft and final Traffic Scoping Agreement will be submitted electronically. ■ The methodologies and results of the traffic analysis will be documented and summarized in a written Traffic Impact Analysis prepared under the direction of a registered professional engineer. A preliminary draft report will be submitted to the City for review and comment. This scope of work assumes one (1) revision to the draft report based on City comments. Preliminary and revised reports will be submitted electronically. 3i: Friergy Conservation Ener�yConservotion. Michael Baker will analyze the energy implications of the project pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21 100(b)(3) and Appendix F of the CEQA Guidelines. These statutes and guidelines require an EIR to describe, where relevant, the wasteful, inefficient, and unnecessary consumption of energy caused by a project. The analysis will discuss energy consumption associated with short-term construction activities, long-term operations, buildings, and transportation. Additionally, the assessment of environmental impacts on energy resources will include mitigation measures to reduce inefficient and unnecessary consumption of energy. Outputs: ■ The Energy Conservation assessment will be presented as a section of the EIR. Energy calculations will be included in the Cal EEMod worksheets created to assess air quality and GHG impacts. Task 4: Prepare and Circulate Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) a: A air inistrative Draft FIR Michael Baker will prepare an Administrative Draft EIR for review and comment by City staff, along with one set of revisions that responds to City comments. The ADEIR will comply with all specifications for an EIR, set forth in Article 9, Sections 15120 to 15132 of the State CEQA Guidelines. It will include the sections listed below. A. Title Sheet B. Table of Contents C. Introduction and Executive Summary D. Project Description E. Environmental Setting, Impacts, and Mitigation Measures E1. Aesthetics E2. Air Quality E3. Cultural and Paleontological Resources E4. Geology and Soils E5. Greenhouse Gas Emissions E6. Hazards and Hazardous Materials ET Hydrology and Water Quality E8. Noise E9. Public Services E8. Transportation/Traffic E9. Utilities _ _ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�VIVVVVl1/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G////i II II �/O%%//////////////////////////////////////////��(((f��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIV�I)11�1V}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll ilu p I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L F. Other Required Topics F1. Growth Inducing Effects F2. Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes F3. Energy Conservation G. Alternatives H. Persons and Organizations Consulted I. EIR Preparation Staff J. References K. Appendix K1: Initial Study, Notice of Preparation, Minutes of Scoping Meeting, and NOP Comments Received K2: Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculations Worksheets K3: Cultural and Paleontological Resources Report K4: Geology and Soils Reports K5: Hazards and Hazardous Materials Reports K6. Hydrology Study and LID Plan K7. Noise and Vibration Study Modeling Worksheets K8. Traffic Impact Analysis K9. Correspondence with Utility Purveyors Outputs: ■ Working Draft EIR: Michael Baker will submit five (5) printed copies and one (1) CD copy of the working Draft EIR to the City. ■ Screencheck Draft EIR: Michael Baker will submit five (5) printed copies and one (1) CD copy of the screencheck Draft EIR to the City, which responds to all City comments on the working Draft report. ■ Appendices: Michael Baker will submit three (3) printed copies and one (1) CD copy of each technical study. ■ Proofcheck Draft EIR: Michael Baker will submit a proofcheck version of the Draft EIR to the City electronically that addresses all City comments on the screencheck Draft EIR and the appendices. b: Publication and Distribution of 11 -ye Draft FIR for Public Review Once the Draft EIR is completed and signed by the responsible City staff, Michael Baker will circulate the document for public review. This task includes preparing a Notice of Availability (NOA) of the Draft EIR and a Notice of Completion (NOC), posting the NOA/NOC with the Los Angeles County Clerk, and assisting the City with the distribution of the NOA and Draft EIR. Michael Baker will also submit the document to the State Clearinghouse along with all the necessary forms. Outputs: ■ Michael Baker will submit the draft and final versions of the NOC and NOA to the City electronically. ■ Michael Baker will file the NOC/NOA with the Los Angeles County Clerk. ■ Michael Baker will produce twenty (20) printed copies, one (1) reproducible master, and one hundred (100) CDs of the Draft EIR. ■ Michael Baker will produce ten (10) printed copies, and one hundred fifty (150) CDs of the Appendix materials ■ Michael Baker will mail the NOA and CD copies of the Draft EIR to up to fifty (50) recipients. ■ Michael Baker will submit fifteen (15) CD copies of the Draft EIR and appendix, NOC/NOA, and all necessary forms to the State Clearinghouse. _ : , _ IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII��1�V��11/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G///ii �/O%%//////////////////////////////////////////��(((f��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIV�l�11�111}}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L M1111 Task 5: Final Environmental Impact Report a: Responses to Comments Following completion of the public review period on the Draft EIR, Michael Baker will prepare responses to all environmental -based comments received on the Draft EIR. An administrative draft version of the response to comments will be submitted to the City for review. As with the Administrative Draft EIR, Michael Baker's project manager may attend a meeting with City staff to discuss substantive comments on the administrative version of the response to comments. We will make all appropriate revisions and submit a proofcheck iteration of the response to comments to the City for final approval. Upon City approval, Michael Baker will distribute the responses to comments to all commenting agencies and will incorporate the responses into the Final EIR. We have budgeted up to 82 hours of professional staff time for responding to comments on the Draft EIR. b: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Michael Baker will prepare a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the project pursuant to Section 15097 of the CEQA Guidelines. Michael Baker will submit an administrative version of the MMRP to the City for review and comment. We will make all appropriate revisions and submit a proofcheck iteration of the MMRP to the City for final approval. Upon City approval, Michael Baker will incorporate the MMRP into the Final EIR. c: Revisions to 11 -ye Draft FIR If changes to the text or exhibits of the EIR are warranted as a result of public comments on the Draft EIR, Michael Baker will make the revisions to the Draft EIR in a strikeout/underline format and will summarize the changes in a chapter of the Final EIR. An administrative version of the revisions to the Draft EIR document will be submitted to the City for review and comment. Michael Baker will address all City comments and submit a proofcheck iteration of the revisions to the Draft EIR document to the City for final approval. rl: Compile Final FIR Upon approval of all documents, Michael Baker will submit a Final EIR to be presented at certification hearings. The Final EIR will consist of the summary of the revisions to the Draft EIR, responses to comments, and the MMRP. Outputs: ■ Preliminary Final EIR: Michael Baker will submit five (5) printed versions and one (1) electronic version of the preliminary Final EIR for City staff review. ■ Proofcheck Final EIR: Michael Baker will submit a proofcheck version of the Final EIR to the City electronically that addresses all City comments on the administrative draft iterations of the Final EIR chapters. ■ Final EIR: Michael Baker will submit fifteen (15) printed copies, one (1) reproducible master, and fifty (50) CD copies of the Final EIR to the City. ■ Michael Baker will be responsible for distributing copies of the Final EIR to those public agencies that submit comments on the Draft EIR, and to any other commenters that the City may select to receive copies of the Final EIR or just responses to comments. Task 6: Certification Process a: Public earin s Michael Baker has budgeted to attend up to seven public hearings for the project, as specified in Costs, on page 13 of the Request for Proposals. We understand that most of these are likely to occur after preparation of the Final EIR; however, the EIR project manager and additional key staff may also attend public hearings prior to this phase, as requested by the City. We assume that the EIR project manager will be required to attend all public hearings and that attendance by additional key staff may be required. Outputs: ■ Attendance of Michael Baker's project manager and possibly key additional staff at up to seven (7) public hearings. _ : , _ IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�VIVVVVl1/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G///ii �/O%%//////////////////////////////////////////��(((f��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIIClV�1�11�1V}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L EI b: Facts and Findings Michael Baker will prepare CEQA Facts and Findings, pursuant to Section 15091 of the State CEQA Guidelines. For each significant project effect identified in the Final EIR, one or more of the following findings will be provided, with a brief rationale for each finding: 1) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. 2) Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding. Such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency. 3) Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR. We request that the City Attorney provide a sample set of findings with the preferred format to assist in this task, and we also understand that the City Attorney will be involved in review and comment on the draft Findings. Michael Baker will address all City comments and submit a proofcheck iteration of the revisions to the Findings document to the City for final approval. Outputs: ■ Michael Baker will submit a draft, a proofcheck, and a final set of Findings for City review electronically c: StatementofOverriding Considerations If any significant and unavoidable impacts are identified in the Final EIR, Michael Baker will prepare a Statement of Overriding Considerations ("Statement"), pursuant to Section 15093 of the State CEQA Guidelines. We will work closely with City staff to prepare this Statement, as it requires a balance of economic, legal, social, technological or other project benefits against the unavoidable environmental consequences, in the consideration of whether to approve the project. This Statement will express the specific reasons to support project approval, despite the occurrence of unavoidable significant effects. Outputs: Michael Baker will submit a draft, a proofcheckand a final Statement of Overriding Consideration for City review electronically. & Notice ofDeterr Determination Michael Baker will prepare a Notice of Determination in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15094 and file it with the Los Angeles County Clerk. Michael Baker will file the Notice of Determination within five days of City certification of the EIR to establish a 30 -day statute of limitations. Payment of the required County Clerk and CDFW fees is not included in our proposed fee. Outputs: ■ Michael Baker will file the NOD with the Los Angeles County Clerk. _ _ IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU,IVVVVI�/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G///ii I �/O%%//////////////////////////////////////////��(((f��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIVUlU111111}}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L III III 0 C. Schedule Our estimated time frames and milestone targets for completing the proposed scope of work are presented in the table below. These estimates are based on our preliminary understanding of the project and its environmental setting, the specifications in the City's RFP and our experience in preparing environmental impact reports for similar projects, in Santa Clarita and other jurisdictions. Please note that the task names may not correspond directly to the task names in the Scope of Work description, so that we can identify important subtasks, combine or condense certain subtasks, or highlight items that are important with respect to scheduling considerations. An illustrated timeline chart is provided in the Program Management section of this proposal, as specified in the City's RFP. O Tasks and Milestones Duration Estimated Completion Dates Contract Executed/Authorized to Proceed — August 13 Field Survey and Kick Off Meeting 1 day August 20 Prepare Traffic Study Scoping Agreement (including City staff concurrence) 2 weeks August 27 Prepare I" Draft Initial Study (IS) and Notice of Preparation (NOP) 3 weeks September 10 City Staff Review and Comment 1 week September 17 Prepare IS/NOP Revisions 1 week September 24 City Staff Review/Approval 2 days September 26 Publish and Circulate IS/NOP 2 days September 28 IS/NOP Public Review and Comment Period 30 days September 28 -October 29 Public Scoping Meeting 1 day October 22 Prepare Final EIR Scope Memorandum 1 day October 30 Conduct Peer Review of Applicant's Technical Studies 4-8 weeks' August 20 -October 15 Prepare Air Quality, GHG, Noise and Traffic Impact Studies 7-9 weekS2 August 20 -October 22 Prepare Working Draft EIR 12 weeks August 20 -November 12 City Staff Review and Comment 4 weeks December 10 2019 Tasks and Milestones Duration Estimated Completion Dates Prepare Screencheck Draft EIR 3 weeks January 4, 2019 City Staff Review and Comment 2 weeks January 18, 2019 Prepare Proofcheck Draft EIR 1 week January 25, 2019 City Approval/Publish and Distribute Draft EIR 4 days January 31, 2019 Draft EIR Public Review and Comment Period 45 days Feb. 1 — March 18, 2019 Prepare Screencheck Final EIR (Response to Comments, Mitigation and Monitoring Program, Revisions to Draft EIR) 3 weeks April 8, 2019 City Staff Review and Comment 2 weeks April 22, 2019 Prepare Proofcheck Final EIR 2 weeks May 6, 2019 City Staff Review and Approval 2 days May 8, 2019 Distribute RTC and Final EIR 2 days May 10, 2019 Public Hearings 14 weeks May 20 — August 26, 20193 Prepare CEQA Findings and SOC, if needed 3 weeks June 27, 20194 Certify Final EIR and Project Decision Last City Council Meeting August 26, 2019 Notes: 1 — Includes 2-3 weeks for Applicant's consultants to respond to initial peer review comments 2 — Air Quality, GHG and Noise Studies require Traffic Study inputs, so cannot be completed until peak hour and daily trip generation and distribution, existing and future traffic volumes, LOS and roadway segment volumes are available and approved by City staff. 3 — If there is a desire to shorten the overall time frame, Planning Commission hearings could be scheduled to occur during the 45 -day Draft EIR public review period 4 — Assumes preparation concurrently with last Planning Commission hearings, after distribution of the Final EIR materials, to reflect PC input in recommendations sent to City Council _ : , _ 1111111 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU,IVVVVl1/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G%/i I %%%%///%//////////////////////////////////��(((f��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIVUlU111111}}ll}l}}}tiy',IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L � � —"—"W++zvy'� i��/llll�y�iln�n�jlll,,l,,mllllllllll//I'IIpuI1�i1�1tllllf� II��`II`111�`l S � � �y III Itl III Program Management I. lPirogiraim Management Medhod Project Director John Bellas will serve as the quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) manager for the Michael Baker team. He will monitor the methods of analysis, review the assignment of personnel, inspect the quality of work products, consult with City staff to determine the level of satisfaction with our work, and, if necessary, develop a corrective action plan. He will, at a minimum, conduct internal monitoring/review activities on a weekly basis and obtain feedback from the City on a monthly and/or project milestone basis, depending on the nature of each specific assignment undertaken by Michael Baker. Details of our QC plan are provided below: Inspection Fundamentals Michael Baker staff takes great pride in producing quality products and providing comprehensive and timely services. All employees inspect their own work before it is reviewed by a senior editor. The work is then turned over to our administrative/creative staff (Internal Service Providers), governed by a request form outlining each aspect of the project required for completion. This form is used company -wide to ensure there is a consistent level of commonly shared communication. This form is also used as a follow-up tool or checklist in the inspection process to ensure the team has inspected all project details from inception to completion. Quality Control (QC) Review Process We aim to prepare legally adequate and readable environmental documents that meet the client's needs. In order to ensure document quality, the following steps of QC are conducted: ff% 1) Technical sections of the environmental documents are reviewed by senior staff knowledgeable in the topic (e.g., biological resources director, principal land use planner) for technical accuracy and completeness. 2) After technical sections are approved by senior staff, they are reviewed by ASApd(j'�°�" the project management team (project manager and assistant project manager) for accuracy in addressing the specifics of the project, meeting client expectations, and compliance with the scope of work. 3) After project management team review, technical sections are reviewed by senior environmental QC staff, who review for adequacy associated with current case law and as a set of "clean eyes" since this staff is not directly working on the project. 4) Final review consists of Michael Baker's technical editor, who checks for consistency in use of terms, facts, references, grammar, spelling, and document format. Policies and Procedures The Michael Baker team has strategic procedures in place to constantly evaluate our work and its success. In addition to daily activities, we analyze project details on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis and maintain files in an orderly and consistent manner. Weekly: Our projects are evaluated from a task perspective to ensure all appropriate resources are allocated to meet stated goals for our clients. Monthly: We provide, at minimum, monthly reports to clients to outline activities and results. Success is measured by clearly defining the project goals and objectives and then summarizing steps taken toward achieving them. uarterl : While goals may be established at the outset, circumstances sometimes change and flexibility is therefore crucial. By confirming or refining goals on a quarterly basis, all team members can effectively move the project forward. _ : , _ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU,IVVVVI�/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G///ii �/O%%//////////////////////////////////////////��(((f��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIVUI)11111111111}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll uu I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L III Our oversight and coordination of subconsultants is guided by our years of experience in the industry. We use only seasoned professionals and effectively collaborate with them to achieve the best results. Ultimately, consistent follow- through and collaboration are the means by which problems and errors are avoided or successfully dealt with when they do arise. Michael Baker staff members can ensure that all projects are managed with productivity and efficiency in mind. Budget Control Michael Baker maintains its own accounting department, with an account manager assigned to each project. We utilize state-of-the-art software that can provide real-time customized reports to the City, as well as allow our project manager to track budgets by task or staff member. Minimally, weekly budget reports are provided to the project management team that detail up-to-date status of staff hours and budgets. Progress reports are available to the City at any time during the life of the project. Perhaps the best form of budget control is the time we will spend at the initiation of each assignment reviewing the scope, budget, deliverables, timeline, and protocol for review with City staff and our team members. We have found that taking time to discuss the detail of the scope at the beginning of the project saves time and budget once we are under way. Schedule Control Michael Baker utilizes Microsoft Project and Excel to track the status of the preparation of work products, related technical studies, and project meetings, as well as key milestones of the project. As the project manager, Randy Nichols will also establish a regularly scheduled conference call, both internally and with the City's project manager, for the discussion of project issues, solutions, and schedule. These brief calls (usually less than 30 minutes) will ensure that team members know the status of project tasks and are apprised of any changes to the project. A summary of issues discussed on the call and all action items will be emailed to the City's project manager following the calls. _ : , _ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�VIVVVVI�/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G///ii �/O%%//////////////////////////////////////////��(((f��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIIClV�1�11�1V11111}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll uu I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L III 2 t (2 65 65 T ff E P E K 13 po �7- —"—"W++zvy'� i��/llll�y�iln�n�jlll,,l,,mllllllllll//I'IIpuI1�i1�1tllllf� II��`II`111�`l S � � �y III Itl III Personnel, Equipment,, and Facilities . Personnel, Equipment, Ire Facilities The Michael Baker team is prepared to commit its personnel and full resources to the City as a partner in the preparation of an EIR for the Bouquet Canyon development project. We have brought together the most capable professionals to carry out the scope of work in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. In addition to Michael Baker staff, the project team includes R.T. Frankian & Associates, which will provide support for analyses of geology, seismicity, and soils issues. Our team of experts has successfully completed numerous EIRs and associated environmental documents for private and public projects for the City of Santa Clarita, and for similar types of projects in similar environmental settings throughout Southern California. We work collaboratively with our clients from project initiation through approval to ensure that our work product will be legally defensible and meet schedule and budget expectations. An organization chart for our environmental services team is shown below with key staff members and work assignments, followed by brief biographical sketches summarizing the qualifications and experience of key personnel. Resumes for our entire team, which include education, certificates, and experience, are provided in the appendix. Please refer to the Cost Proposal which has been uploaded separately, per the RFP, fora detailed breakdown ofcosts bypersonnel, task, and hours. U.. D Streng Uh s Local Experience. Our team members have significant experience working in Santa Clarita and in similar settings in Southern California. In Santa Clarita, Michael Baker is currently working on the Mancara at Robinson Ranch EIR and Dockweiler Residential Development IS/MND, and recently worked on Fair Oaks Ranch Traffic Planning/Engineering project, Canyon Country Community Center, and the Rent A Bin Recycling Center IS/MND. Michael Baker prepared a comprehensive EIR for a 15 -year master plan for the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital. John Bellas, our proposed project director, has been regularly retained to provide strategic guidance to City staff on CEQA matters, as well as peer review and preparation of CEQA documents. Randy Nichols, our proposed project manager, is responsible for the Dockweiler project IS/MND and another IS/MND for a new gas station and convenience store in the Canyon Country community. Our stormwater management experts provided peer review of the complex hydrology study and LID Plan for the Dockweiler project, and conducted peer review of the traffic, noise, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, cultural resources, and biology reports. Our biologists have expertise in the types of habitats and sensitive species that are known to occur in Bouquet Canyon and its floodplain. Our subconsulting geologists have extensive experience in the assessment of geology, soils, and hydrogeologic conditions and appropriate mitigation solutions for a variety of development and public works projects in and around Santa Clarita. EIR Experience. The Michael Baker team and its key personnel have provided environmental, planning, and sustainability services for projects similar in nature to the scope of work outlined in the RFP. Our project director and project manager have prepared hundreds of environmental impact assessments under CEQA and worked closely with lead agencies, communities, and stakeholders to prepare EIRs and related environmental documentation for dozens of new residential neighborhood proposals on previously disturbed/undeveloped sites throughout California. Mr. Bellas and Mr. Nichols are regularly retained by lead agencies and project applicants to conduct peer review of CEQA documents to ensure that they reflect the independent judgment of the lead agency and are prepared in accordance with current industry standards and in alignment with recent CEQA legal decisions, as needed. They often work together to lead project teams and will provide a cohesive and effective management partnership for this project. Examples of their successful experience directing and managing major EIRs and IS/MNDs are provided later in this section. Full -Service Planning and Engineering Firm. Michael Baker is a leading provider of planning and engineering consulting services with a deep and diversified bench of qualified experts, including a support team of around 500 environmental, planning, community engagement, and engineering professionals in California ready to assist with this important project. _ : , _ IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU,IVVVVl1/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G///ii ,, �/O%%//////////////////////////////////////////��(((f��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIVUlU111111}}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L III III Thoughtful and Innovative Approach. We have carefully crafted a unique scope of work for the EIR that includes innovative strategies to efficiently achieve the City's project objectives. Each of our technical leads has extensive experience in their respective environmental or engineering disciplines and has developed task work scopes and budgets based on this experience and research on the local setting to understand the specific challenges associated with this project. Our experienced team will effectively manage this process to produce high-quality results that are completed on time and within budget. e I'IeISonnP"II EIR PREPARATION Madonna Marcelo Kara Palm Brent Schleck HYDROLOGY/WATER QUALITY Rebecca Kinney, PE GEOLOGY/SOILS Alan Rasplicka, PE, GE* Subconsultant (R.1 Fra nkian & Associates) We have included resumes for our entire team in the appendix. John Bellas, LEED AP ( Project Director With 18 years of experience, Mr. Bellas is a recognized expert in the environmental planning field. He has managed the preparation of numerous CEQA and NEPA documents for a wide range of projects, including land development/entitlement projects, land use plans/programs, and capital improvement projects. In addition, he has served as an in-house/on-call environmental administrator/coordinator for several prominent cities in Southern California. He has also conducted specialized CEQA training programs for client cities and served as an instructor in the AEP Advanced CEQA Workshop series. He has extensive Mr. Bellas hos provided the City with erlvlra(lM(DMol consulting services since 2000. He leas worked on dozens of orojects including ut least five residential tract deve/oornents. He is intirnotely furniliur With City stuffund knaves the vokeholders and desires afthe decision rnokers. _ : , _ IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU,IVVVVl1/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G///ii ,, �/O%%//////////////////////////////////////////��((��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIVUlU111111}}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L III III experience managing the preparation of numerous EIRs and other CEQA and NEPA documents for a wide range of projects, including land development/entitlement projects, land use plans/programs, and capital improvement projects. Mr. Bellos will be responsible for overall management of the professional services provided to the City and the allocation of resources. His role is to manage the contract and ensure that the City's expectations and needs are met. He will also attend public hearings to present findings and respond to questions regarding the EIR process and work products. Randy Nichols, LEED AP ( Project Manager Mr. Nichols is a veteran land use planner with more than 36 years of professional experience in California. He prepares and manages EIR, CEQA, and NEPA documents; provides professional critiques and quality assurance reviews of technical reports and documents prepared by other consulting firms; writes, interprets, and evaluates planning policies; handles entitlement applications; and conducts due diligence investigations for various clients, including municipal agencies, builders, land developers, and utility agencies. Mr. Nichols has worked for local government agencies as a staff planner, for a municipal planning consultant where he was a contract planner in a dozen cities, and as an environmental planning consultant for several firms and as a sole proprietor. His blend of urban planning skills and CEQA expertise is particularly valuable where an ability to interpret and apply the conceptual planning elements in an effective environmental impact assessment is crucial. He is known for providing well -reasoned analyses Mr. Nichols/5 expertise in preoorotion of to support decision -makers with a meaningful account of environmental impacts and benefits. His reports are designed to communicate clearly and withstand close scrutiny and legal challenge, if anticipated. He has a solid track record of completing documents on time and on budget and is adept at communicating and troubleshooting with internal staff, lead agency staff, project applicants, design and engineering teams, subconsultants, decision -makers, and staff from responsible and other interested agencies. He has been recognized on several occasions for exceptional public presentations. environrnentul u55e55rnem5 underCECA hos been honed over three decodes 0f experience with land devel0prnentprojects foto variety 0flund uses, infrastructure projects and plans, specific plans, and general plans. He Inas current SUntU Clarity experience and o keen understanding 0f residential subdivision projects. Mr. Nichols will manage preparation of the EIR and coordinate the efforts of the entire EIR team, edit work products, maintain communication with City staff, and attend hearings to present findings to the public and the City's decision -makers. Eddie Torres ( Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas/Noise Mr. Torres has managed a wide range of environmental planning projects, including environmental documents for major infrastructure and land development projects, air quality and noise studies, highly controversial hillside development projects, state-of-the-art visual analyses, facility siting and due diligence studies, and coastal development projects. Mr. Torres also serves as the Director of Technical Studies, with a specialty in acoustics, air quality, climate change, and visual impact assessments. He leads Michael Baker's efforts to be at the forefront of global climate change studies. Mr. Torres has prepared numerous analyses that are consistent with climate change legislation such as Assembly Bill 32, Senate Bill 97, Executive Order S-3-05, and Senate Bill 375. In addition to analyzing climate change impacts, he has led the development of numerous greenhouse gas inventory models which calculate greenhouse gas emissions from such sources as vehicular traffic, stationary sources, electricity consumption, water consumption, wastewater treatment, and construction processes. Mr. Torres will oversee preparation of the air quality, greenhouse gas, noise, and energy analyses. Nichole Jordan Davis, RPA ( Cultural and Paleontological Resources Mrs. Jordan Davis is a professional archaeologist and a member of the Society for California Archaeology, the Society for American Archaeology, and the California Council for the Promotion of History. She has 14 years of experience in cultural resources management, including project management, personnel management, archival research, laboratory analysis, ethnographic and historical research, field survey, prehistoric and historical excavation, laboratory analysis, collections IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU,IVVVVl1/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G///ii .,////,,//////%////l////////////////////////////////////////%/O��r''�iU�f�f�IIIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIVUlU111111}}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L III III management, and GIS applications. She has experience in the preparation of archaeological research, survey, testing, excavation, evaluation for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places and the California Register of Historical Resources, and monitoring reports pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and CEQA requirements. She has completed projects in California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Polynesia. Mrs. Jordan Davis will manage the cultural resources technical work, including peer review of the applicant's Cultural Resources report, and will perform senior review of cultural and paleontological resources discussions in the EIR. Tom Millington, Senior Biologist ( Biological Resources Mr. Millington specializes in conducting general biological surveys, habitat suitability assessments, botanical inventories, jurisdictional delineations, technical peer reviews, and assisting both public and private sector clients in compliance with a range of environmental regulations, including CEQA/NEPA and the state and federal Endangered Species Act. In addition, Mr. Millington has experience processing state and federal regulatory permits pursuant to Sections 404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act, the California Porter -Cologne Water Quality Control Act, and Section 1602 of the California Fish and Game Code. His experience includes conducting California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) analyses, biological monitoring surveys, nesting bird clearance surveys, and focused surveys for burrowing owl and least Bell's vireo. Mr. Millington will lead the peer review of the biological surveys and reports prepared for the project applicant. Ashley Spencer, Staff Biologist ( Biological Resources Mrs. Spencer has seven years of experience in field research, environmental data acquisition, construction monitoring, and regulatory compliance. She specializes in conducting habitat assessments, general biological surveys, botanical inventories, pre -construction nesting bird clearance surveys, and construction monitoring for various residential, commercial, and transportation projects throughout Southern California. Mrs. Spencer also specializes in preparing habitat assessment reports, Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan compliance documents, Caltrans Natural Environmental Studies, and biological monitoring reports. In addition, she has experience conducting focused surveys for biologically sensitive species including burrowing owl, least Bell's vireo, coastal California gnatcatcher, California least tern, and sensitive flora pursuant to the protocols established by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Mrs. Spencer will assist Mr. Millington with field surveys and peer review of the various biological surveys and reports. Rebecca Kinney, PE ( Hydrology / Water Quality Ms. Kinney has extensive experience in all phases of stormwater management projects including planning, design, and construction. Her planning experience includes large master -planned communities, and municipal planning, as well as supporting hydrologic and stormwater quality analysis as a basis for CEQA documentation. Ms. Kinney has prepared water quality management plans, stormwater pollution prevention plans, and CEQA water quality technical studies. She is experienced in channel restoration design work, including hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and plans, specifications, and estimates work. Ms. Kinney will be responsible for the peer review of the applicant's hydrology/water quality report and provide quality assurance review of the EIR section on hydrology/water quality. Robert Davis ( Traffic Impacts Mr. Davis has extensive experience in both transportation planning and traffic engineering. He has prepared studies for private clients and public agencies throughout both Southern and Northern California. His experience includes the preparation of private development traffic and circulation studies, traffic impact studies to support CEQA documents, military base master plan circulation and mobility studies, parking studies, and pedestrian and bicycle facility planning. He has prepared traffic impact assessments for several similar, large-scale residential development projects. Mr. Davis will be responsible for negotiating the scoping agreement with City staff and preparing the traffic impact analysis. _ : , _ IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�VIVVVVl1/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G///ii �/O%%//////////////////////////////////////////��(((f��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIV�l�11�111}}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L III Carla Dietrich ( Traffic Impacts Carla Dietrich, PE (PA), PTOE has over 20 years of experience preparing traffic engineering and transportation planning studies. She has served as a traffic task manager on various projects and is knowledgeable in the areas of traffic signalization, safety, complete streets, access management, bicycle and pedestrian design, and context -sensitive solutions. Her technical expertise includes traffic operations analysis, crash analysis, traffic simulation, queuing analysis, and trip generation analysis. Recent project involvement includes the peer review of the Dockweiler 96 -unit residential development (VTTM 74718) in the City of Santa Clarita. Ms. Dietrich will be responsible for key elements of the traffic impact analysis and preparation of the traffic study technical report. Alan W. Rasplicka, PE, GE ( Geology and Soils (R.T. Frankian and Associates) Mr. Rasplicka has over 26 years of experience in the field of geotechnical and environmental engineering. He has performed geotechnical investigations and provided grading and foundation recommendations for many projects, including residences, apartments, office buildings, bridges, aqueducts, shopping centers, industrial centers, and critical facilities such as medical buildings, schools, and fire stations. Mr. Rasplicka's field experience includes construction inspection for hillside grading operations, compacted earth fills, excavations, pile driving, soil cement bank protection, vibratory stone columns, and slope repair. He has performed peer review of geotechnical reports produced by other geotechnical consultants and regulatory reviews of geotechnical reports for the City of Santa Clarita. He has also performed geotechnical safety hazard evaluations for several single-family residences for the City of Santa Clarita from conditions resulting from the 2005 rainy season. Mr. Rasplicka will be in charge of the peer review of the applicant's geology and soils report and provide editorial review of the EIR section on geology and soils. Timothy Latiolait, RG, CEG ( Geology and Soils (R.T. Frankian and Associates) Mr. Latiolait is a registered geologist and certified engineering geologist with over 41 years of professional experience as an engineering geologist in California. He has been involved in projects in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Mateo, Monterey, Santa Clara, Sacramento, and Yuba Counties. He has worked on and directed numerous engineering geologic investigations encompassing site feasibility studies, hydrogeologic characterizations, and geologic hazard identification. Mr. Latiolait has spent the last 19 years as a principal/supervising geologist directing engineering geologic projects and has been responsible for project budgeting, planning, overseeing field work, geologic data evaluation, and final interpretation and report content. Mr. Latiolait will be involved in the peer review of the applicant's geotechnical reports. Madonna Marcelo, Senior Associate ( Environmental Impact Report Preparation Ms. Marcelo has over 27 years of experience in preparing CEQA/NEPA documentation, including EIRs, IS/MNDs, categorical exemptions, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements. Ms. Marcelo has managed a wide range of project types, including redevelopment, institutional (schools and colleges), residential, transportation, and planning projects. Her years in the environmental field have provided her with an eye for detail, and the knowledge and experience necessary to evaluate the adequacy of technical analyses (e.g., traffic studies, air quality and noise reports, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, hydrology studies, geotechnical studies, biological resources assessments, and cultural resources assessments). Ms. Marcelo will be assigned high-level environmental impoctonolyses and write keysections of the EIR. Kara Palm, Senior Environmental Planner ( Environmental Impact Report Preparation Ms. Palm's career is rooted in the fields of public administration and environmental consulting. Success in these fields requires a knowledge of a variety of disciplines ranging in legal, scientific, and public relations, as well as skill involving technical research and writing, public speaking and presentations, and the ability to logically summarize, synthesize, and compile technical information to be disseminated for public review. Ms. Palm has been working as a consulting environmental planner for almost 20 years, with more than 17 years preparing environmental impact assessments under CEQA and NEPA for a wide range of land development and infrastructure projects and plans. Ms. Palm will be assigned to write significant portions of the Initial Study and EIR. _ : , _ IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU,I�V��11/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G///ii �/O%%//////////////////////////////////////////��(((f��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIVUI(11111}}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L III Brent Schleck Assistant Environmental Planner ( Environmental Impact Report Preparation Brent Schleck, an assistant environmental planner in Michael Baker's Long Beach office, has six years of experience assisting in and managing the preparation of environmental documentation in accordance with NEPA and the Endangered Species Act for a variety of federal actions. He has prepared documentation for controversial and environmentally sensitive projects throughout the country including a dune restoration project in Superior, WI, which involved an exhaustive examination of ecological and historical resources; public access infrastructure in coastal Indiana, which involved close coordination with the state coastal zone management and historic preservation offices; and the installation of environmental monitoring equipment in nearshore waters off of Hawai'i Island, which involved Endangered Species Act Section 7 consultation. Recently, Mr. Schleck was involved in crafting federal environmental regulations, promulgated under the Marine Mammal Protect Act, such as regulations creating approach buffers around humpback whales and Hawaiian spinner dolphins in waters surrounding Hawai'i. This involved organizing, analyzing, and responding to thousands of public comments on proposed controversial regulations, as well as assisting in preparation of regulatory documents such as a final rulemaking and a final environmental impact statement. Mr. Schleck will be assigned o variety of research and analysis tasks for the Initial Study and EIR. _ _ IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU,IVVVVI�/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G///ii I �/O%%//////////////////////////////////////////��(((f��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIVUlU111111111111}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll INTERNAT10NAL III I resenta a I��Irojects and Ieferences Although the RFP did not specify a request for examples of representative project experience or client and lead agency references, we offer the following for your consideration, as they demonstrate strong, related experience for John Bellas, our proposed project director, and Randy Nichols, our proposed project manager. Please contact any of the noted references for their opinions on our performance on these projects. O ty of Santa Claidta Reference Michael Baker has prepared multiple environmental documents for the City lorne5 Chow, SeniorI'lonner of Santa Clarita. Select examples are highlighted below. In addition, Mr. (66 1) 2.5.5 4916 Bellas managed the preparation of multiple additional environmental ft_h0W@Unto clorito.corn documents for the City under previous employment, including the following single-family residential projects: Canyon Brook Estates, Soledad Circle Estates, and Sand Canyon Ranch Estates. Mancara at Robinson Ranch EIR Michael Baker is currently assisting the City with an EIR for the Mancara Residential Project. The proposed project is an upscale, large -lot community involving the development of 109 single-family residential units and open space areas on approximately 179.2 acres of primarily undeveloped land. Additional actions and planning entitlements include a request for a Tentative Tract Map as well as an oak tree permit. The project site is located to the east of the intersection of Oak Spring Canyon Road and Lost Canyon Road and is generally bounded by the Santa Clara River to the north, unincorporated Los Angeles County and the Angeles National Forest to the east, the Sand Canyon Country Club to the south, and Oak Spring Canyon Wash to the west. The EIR analyzes a number of topics, including aesthetics, biological resources, traffic and circulation, air quality, noise, hydrology and water quality, geology, public services and utilities, and cultural and tribal cultural resources. Canyon Country Community Center and Park IS/MND Michael Baker prepared an IS/MND for the Canyon Country Community Center project. The project involves the demolition of three commercial buildings and construction of an approximately 20,000- to 22,000 -square -foot community center and park improvements, including open play areas, water features, an outdoor market/mercado, an event stage, parking, off- site street improvements, and a stormwater infiltration system. The proposed community center would include spaces such as a multipurpose room, gymnasium, classrooms, catering and teaching kitchen, fitness room, staff offices, a reception lobby, and supporting uses such as restrooms and storage areas. The facility would also feature an outdoor market, an events garden, group picnic areas, a basketball half court, and a perimeter trail. Valencia Suites Hotel Project IS/MND Michael Baker prepared an IS/MND for a proposed extended stay hotel and a 4,000 -square -foot stand-alone restaurant in the northwest corner of the Valencia Boulevard/McBean Parkway intersection. The proposed hotel is 5 stories and approximately 60 feet in height, and includes 88 studio rooms, 32 one -bedroom rooms, and 14 two-bedroom rooms, for a total of 134 suites. Proposed hotel amenities include an outdoor pool and patio area, a fitness center, a breakfast bar, a lobby, a great room, and a business center area. Kaiser Permanente Medical Office Project IS/MND Michael Baker prepared an IS/MND for a 115,610 -square -foot Kaiser Permanente medical office building. The proposed project consisted of converting a former US Borax office building/research and development facility into a medical office building that includes doctors' offices, an outpatient surgery center, an urgent care facility, a laboratory, and a pharmacy. In addition, the project included demolishing an existing 299 -space, 4 -story parking structure and replacing it with a 7 -story, 568 -space parking structure, which would be the tallest parking structure in Santa Clarita. _ : , _ IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII��1�V��11/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G///ii ,, �/O%%//////////////////////////////////////////��(((f��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIV�l�11�111}}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L Oty of Rdhhng IWhIs (Estates Michael Baker has prepared multiple environmental documents for the City of Dovid Wohhy Plonning Director Rolling Hills Estates. Mr. Bellas also managed the preparation of multiple (510)3 // 15/4 ext 105 additional environmental documents for the City under previous DovidW@(,_i.Rolling Hills Fstotes.co.us employment. Select Michael Baker examples include: Chandler Ranch/Rolling Hills Country Club Project EIR and EIR Addendum Michael Baker prepared an Addendum to the Chandler Ranch/Rolling Hills Country Club Project EIR. Mr. Bellas led the preparation of the project's original EIR under previous employment. The project consists of redeveloping/reusing the Chandler quarry and adjacent golf course into a luxury single-family residential community on the northern slopes of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, with a reconfigured golf course and new state-of-the-art country club facility. The EIR Addendum addressed a revision of the project's annexation/detachment plan between the Cities of Rolling Hills Estates and Torrance to reflect the desires of the Los Angeles County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). 5883 Crest Road Residential Project IS/MND Michael Baker prepared an IS/MND for the development of a site that was formerly developed with a gasoline service station and a commercial plant nursery that have since been removed. The proposed project consisted of a four -unit, single-family home development on a 22,366 -square -foot lot at the northeast corner of Crest and Highridge Roads. Merrill Gardens Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)/Village Shopping Center Michael Baker prepared an IS/MND for a proposed Merrill Gardens RCFE facility and improvements to the existing Village Shopping Center. The RCFE will be 137,785 square feet in size, with 94 assisted living units, 20 memory care units, 16,255 square feet of indoor common amenity space, and 17,309 square feet of outdoor landscaped courtyards. The facility will comprise one building with four levels: three aboveground stories and one partially subterranean level that would partially be used for approximately 62 parking spaces. In addition to the RCFE building, the project included an approximately 169 - space parking structure and a modified version of the Village Shopping Center. I Pres tate II per eI Handy IIMdhdls, II GA Oak Knoll Project, City of Oakland, CA This master plan residential community of up to 935 homes is located on a hilly, elevated site along the Interstate 580 Freeway in the Oakland Hills area. Major grading and infrastructure improvements are proposed to reconfigure and revegetate a central drainage corridor, prepare building pads and the internal roadway and drainage system. The land use plan includes a neighborhood commercial center, local parks, and a community center, which will include a relocated and rehabilitated historic naval officers club. Key issues of concern in the EIR included traffic impacts, pedestrian and bicycle improvements, greenhouse gas emission reductions, preservation and replacement of oak trees, extended construction impacts over multiple phases of development, and methods of reducing/compensating for significant impacts. Mr. Nichols was a member of the EIR peer review team and instrumental in developing the first GHG Reduction Plan for a project of this scale, in accordance with the City's stringent GHG mitigation standards. His comments led to numerous improvements in the analysis and presentation of environmental impacts, which strengthened the defensibility of the document. Sora Veltri, Director olFntitlernents, Suncol (94 9) 241 8436 Anne Mudge; I..eod I..ond Use Attorney, Cox Costle Nicholson (41.5) 262 .510/ orrn ud cue @coxcos tl c. corn Scott Gregory, City Consultont/Project Monoger; I..ornohierGregory (510) 535 6690 sgregory@lornohier gregory.corn _ : , _ IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU,I�V��11/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G///ii �/O%%//////////////////////////////////////////��(((f��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIVUI)11111}}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L III Multiple Development Projects, City of Brea, CA Mr. Nichols prepared several CEQA documents for a variety of development Reference: projects in the City of Brea over the last decade. He prepared IS/MNDs fora light industrial complex, renovations to an existing shopping center, a Daviel Crahtree,A01, residential subdivision on a former wholesale nursery and oil field site, and a Cornrnunity Develoornent Director highly controversial residential subdivision to develop 175 single-family City olBreo homes in the hillsides of Carbon Canyon. For the Carbon Canyon area (714) 990 7674 subdivision project, Mr. Nichols prepared a Supplemental Draft EIR and a DAVIDC@(,_i.hreo.cU.u5 Recirculated Supplemental EIR, for two changes in the project design. This project has been one of the longest running land use battles in California, with several iterations of a plan being submitted for City approval since the late 1970s, which were challenged every time by local and regional open space advocates, as well as the Center for Biological Diversity and other environmental advocacy groups. The site is constrained with several landslides, two wildlife corridors, stands of native oaks and walnut trees, within a severe wildland fire hazard area, and is accessible only from the capacity -constrained Carbon Canyon Road. Liberty Ranch, City of Galt, CA This is a master plan residential community with up to 1,400 housing units at various densities, with single-family detached and attached homes, senior apartments, local parks, a site reserved for a future elementary school, miles of public trails, and extensive infrastructure improvements, including reconfiguration and revegetation of a major central drainage to provide flood control capacity for the site and surrounding properties. The 375 -acre project area consists of functioning and fallow farmland zoned for agriculture, along with very low density residential uses on outlying properties, within Galt's sphere of influence and is the next area targeted for growth in the City's General Plan. The EIR was prepared to comply with both City and LAFCo standards for environmental review under CEQA. As a member of the EIR peer review team, Mr. Nichols helped select the EIR consultant team, reviewed all work products, redrafted numerous pieces to strengthen the analysis and presentation of impacts, and wrote an extensive discussion of project consistency with the City's General Plan. His role was instrumental in strengthening the defensibility of the EIR and assisting both City staff and the project developer with strategic decision-making throughout the environmental review process. tarn Veltri, FmWernem5 Director; I..iOert y Ronchl I..I..0 (94 9) 241 5436 BillAOOott, I..ond U5eAttorney,Abbott & Kinrlerrnon, I..I..P (916) 4.56 9.5 9.5 waOOott@oklonrllow.corn Tony Stewart, lorrner(jolt Plonning Director (now Deouty Director of Community Develoornent, City olPort Hueneme/ CA) (,SO5) 9f.16-6500 tstewarrt(ytcityaf4rarrtl�uenerrle.ar Chris Frio5, Community Develoornent Director, City of Galt (209) 366 7230 cc rias(�tci. qal t. ca. us _ : , _ IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU,I�V��11/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G///ii �/O%%//////////////////////////////////////////��(((f��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIVUlU111111}}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll it i p I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L Afttfonall II resenta a I��XperieI qWc[ia ^II II3aker leam yel l^: and l��:acflftues....Il r rmatf 1 ec[lnobgy Michael Baker recognizes that information technology (IT) plays an essential role in the engineering process. We are committed to updating and maintaining state-of-the-art computer and networking capabilities in order to best serve our clients and improve our work process. We know that the utilization of computer technology by our qualified and talented personnel ensures accuracy, enhances productivity, and lowers overall project and associated overhead costs. CADD Capabilities Michael Baker has a long history with using the Autodesk family of products and we are currently using AutoCAD 2016 and AutoCAD Civil 3D 2015. We are able to convert files into useable formats for the City. Computer Software Michael Baker maintains numerous software applications for office productivity, financial analysis, desktop publishing, graphics, scheduling, geographical information systems (GIS), and computer simulation and modeling (CSM), in addition to the computer-aided design software outlined above. We also use Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Project, Access, SharePoint). Our deliverables typically include the Microsoft Word and Excel files used for technical specifications and bid schedules. Michael Baker utilizes other software applications that are beneficial for the unique aspects of projects on an Airport. These include hydrology software, e.g., XPSWMM and Auto Desk Storm and Sanitary Analysis 2015, and aircraft maneuvering software, e.g., AeroTURN and AutoTURN. In addition to the Microsoft and AutoCAD products, we use Adobe Acrobat in creating and modifying portable document format (PDF) files. These files are extremely beneficial in providing a readily accessible format for multiple users. We routinely provide the PDF files for drawings, as well as technical specifications, engineer's reports, permit documents, and other technical reports as part of our deliverables to the client. _ : , _ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�VIVVVVl1/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G/////i III�/,�//////%////////l////////////////////////////////////////%//��If�f�IIIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIV�l�11�111}}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L Murrieta Hills Specific Plan EIR: 744 homes, regional Traffic Impact Analysis commercial center, and street extensions Temecula Creek Inn EIR: 305 -acre golf resort community Traffic Impact Analysis Lake Forest Portola Center Project EIR: Master plan EIR, Air Quality, GHG, and Noise Technical Studies residential community of 9 planning areas on 195 acres Lake Forest Serrano Summit Area Plan EIR: 500-830 homes Initial Study, Air Quality, GHG, and Noise Technical Studies and a civic center on 99 acres Carrari Ranch Specific Plan EIR: 107 single-family homes EIR support, Air Quality, GHG, and Noise Technical Studies on 342 acres in foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains Lewis Homes Renaissance Specific Plan: 1,445 -acre master Biological Resources surveys and reports, including plan community and Harmony Specific Plan: 1,650 -acre burrowing owl and coastal California gnatcatcher, rare master plan community plant surveys, wetlands delineation, and mitigation coordination Biological Resources surveys and reports, including Distinguished Homes Tentative Tract Map: 187 single- burrowing owl and coastal California gnatcatcher, rare family homes on 120 acres plant surveys, wetlands delineation, and mitigation coordination Stone Gate Residential Development: 177 single-family Habitat assessment and mapping, wetlands delineation, homes on 258 acres regulatory permitting Peer review: Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Dockweiler Project IS/MND Hydrology and Water Quality, Traffic Study, Air Quality, GHG and Noise Studies Lyon Canyon Ranch EIR Hydrology and Stormwater Quality Analysis yel l^: and l��:acflftues....Il r rmatf 1 ec[lnobgy Michael Baker recognizes that information technology (IT) plays an essential role in the engineering process. We are committed to updating and maintaining state-of-the-art computer and networking capabilities in order to best serve our clients and improve our work process. We know that the utilization of computer technology by our qualified and talented personnel ensures accuracy, enhances productivity, and lowers overall project and associated overhead costs. CADD Capabilities Michael Baker has a long history with using the Autodesk family of products and we are currently using AutoCAD 2016 and AutoCAD Civil 3D 2015. We are able to convert files into useable formats for the City. Computer Software Michael Baker maintains numerous software applications for office productivity, financial analysis, desktop publishing, graphics, scheduling, geographical information systems (GIS), and computer simulation and modeling (CSM), in addition to the computer-aided design software outlined above. We also use Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Project, Access, SharePoint). Our deliverables typically include the Microsoft Word and Excel files used for technical specifications and bid schedules. Michael Baker utilizes other software applications that are beneficial for the unique aspects of projects on an Airport. These include hydrology software, e.g., XPSWMM and Auto Desk Storm and Sanitary Analysis 2015, and aircraft maneuvering software, e.g., AeroTURN and AutoTURN. In addition to the Microsoft and AutoCAD products, we use Adobe Acrobat in creating and modifying portable document format (PDF) files. These files are extremely beneficial in providing a readily accessible format for multiple users. We routinely provide the PDF files for drawings, as well as technical specifications, engineer's reports, permit documents, and other technical reports as part of our deliverables to the client. _ : , _ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�VIVVVVl1/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G/////i III�/,�//////%////////l////////////////////////////////////////%//��If�f�IIIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIV�l�11�111}}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L Network Infrastructure Michael Baker utilizes a combination of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) with a fiber optic telecommunications line for centralized file sharing and printing. Mobile users have access to all WAN resources via the internet and Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections as well. Email / Internet Michael Baker uses Microsoft Exchange Server to provide email capabilities to all users. Not only does this give all users unlimited, high speed internet access, it allows everyone to send and receive email from anyone via the internet. Michael Baker also has the in-house capability to host FTP and websites. With the connection to the internet comes the responsibility to provide network security and virus protection services to our internal networks. Our internal network systems are protected by multiple layers of security: First, by firewalls between our internal network and the internet to prevent unauthorized access and traffic from entering; secondly, all data traffic, including email, is scanned for computer viruses prior to entering the network. If known viruses are discovered, the data is "sanitized" prior to entry. Unsolicited email and additional virus scanning is accomplished by our SPAM firewall. In addition, the IT staff has automated the update process so that the most current virus protection is in place for all computers. _ : , _ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII��1�V��l�/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G/////i III�/,�//////%////////l////////////////////////////////////////%//��r��If�f�IIIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIV�l�11�111111111}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L —"—"W++zvy'� i��/llll�y�iln�n�jlll,,l,,mllllllllll//I'IIpuI1�i1�1tllllf� II��`II`111�`l S � � �y III Itl III Subconsultants PROPOSAL VV Development M III F ject - IF. Subconsull'taints !1J. l::rankfan and Assocfates Michael Baker has enhanced its team with the addition of R. T. Frankian and Associates, which will provide geology and soils peer review services IO RTFA R. T. Frankian & Associates, Inc. (RTF&A) is the oldest established geotechnicalconsulting firm in Southern California. The firm specializes in geotechnical COTEGHN„CAL ENGINEERING &EMO,wMCER,NG ICCILOry engineering, environmental engineering, engineering geology, stormwater infiltration/environmental compliance, and geotechnical and construction support, which includes materials testing and inspection. The main office and laboratory are located in the City of Santa Clarita, with a small corporate and administrative office in Burbank, California. RTF&A has acquired experience on over 11,000 projects in the Southern California region. This experience and the skills accumulated over the nearly six decades of serving Southern California has enabled the firm to provide prompt, efficient, and quality services on a vast array of projects. RTF&A has provided services to municipalities as both part of its construction support/inspection team and as geotechnical reviewers. Projects include geotechnical investigation, analysis, inspection, and testing of over 125 miles of new roads and highways, 75 miles of public storm drains, 85 miles of sanitary sewer, 200 miles of utility lines, 35 miles of soil cement, the placement of nearly 250 million cubic yards of compacted fill, nearly 30 bridges, over 45 schools, 15 hospitals, and hundreds of subterranean structures. These projects have been under thejurisdiction and oversight of many governmental agencies, such as the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Los Angeles County Sanitation District, California Department of Transportation, Division of the State Architect, Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development, California Geological Survey, Department of Toxic Substances Control, Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the Metropolitan Water District. RTF&A's soils testing laboratory has been continuously annually certified by the City of Los Angeles since 1963. RTF&A Relevant Project Experience GEOTECHNCIAL PEER REVIEW Park Vista, Tentative Tract Map No. 48893, Santa Clarita, California: The hillside project consists of about 101.5 Acres and is located southeast of Sierra Highway and northwest of the Antelope Valley Freeway. The proposed development will consist of residential use and associated infrastructure. There is a total of 141 lots of which 109 are single family residence lots, 73 Condominium Units, parks, and a club house. The initial Peer Review was performed in November of 2017 at the request of Ms. Amalia Marreh, P.E. (661-25-4363), Senior Engineer, with the City of Santa Clarita. Dockweiler 21, LLC, Tentative Tract Map No. 74718, Santa Clarita, California: The project consists of about 25 Acres and is located at the west intersection of Sierra Highway and Dockweiler Drive in the City of Santa Clarita. The proposed development will consist of residential use and associated infrastructure. There is a total of 94 single family residential units, a recreation center, and interior streets. Cut and fill slopes of up to about 75 feet are planned at gradients of 2:1. The initial Peer Review was performed in June of 2018 at the request of Ms. Amalia Marreh, P.E. (661-25-4363), Senior Engineer, with the City of Santa Clarita. Medical and Retail Development, 14620 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, California: The project consists of about 9 Acres and is located on the south side of intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Mammoth Lane in Santa Clarita, California. The medical and retail development will consist of 5 new structures that will provide a total of about 42,000 square feet or medical and retail space. The initial Peer Review was performed in June of 2017 at the request of Mr. Yonas Misgina IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII��1�V��11/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G///ii .,////,,//////%////l////////////////////////////////////////%/0��Alf�f�IIIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIV�l�11�111}}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll INTERNAT•10NAL PROPOSAL Environmental Impac r M M: M y%1f frr�yT 1 Development Project ,r (661-255-4945), Assistant Engineer, with the City of Santa Clarita. We recommended that the project be approved from a geologic and geotechnical perspective in late July of 2017. GEOLOGIC AND GEOTECHNICAL EIR SUPPORT Aidlin Hills Project, Santa Clarita Valley, California: We prepared a Geologic/Geotechnical Evaluation for Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 52796, in Los Angeles County, California. The project will include the construction of 102 single-family residences within 230 acres of hillside terrain in Santa Clarita Valley. The Geologic/Geotechnical Evaluation addressed potential geologic hazards within the project site and provided appropriate mitigation for the identified hazards. The EIR was approved by the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission in 2016. Chiquita Canyon Landfill: We prepared multiple geotechnical reports for Chiquita Canyon Landfill, Los Angeles County, California, as part of the Master Plan Revision for the landfill expansion. The reports included detailed geologic, fault hazard, and slope stability investigations conducted at the landfill between 2003 and 2012. Data from these various studies were incorporated in the project EIR, which was approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in 2017. Homestead South Project: We prepared a Geologic/Geotechnical Evaluation for Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Homestead South project, Los Angeles County, California. The project consists of approximately 1,745 acres along the northerly flank of the Santa Susana Mountains that will be developed for residential and commercial use and is part of the larger Newhall Ranch development in Santa Clarita Valley. The Geologic/Geotechnical Evaluation addressed potential geologic hazards within the project site and provided appropriate mitigation for the identified hazards. Hanson Aggregates: We prepared a geotechnical and hydrogeological assessment of the Hanson Aggregates Quarry in Irwindale, California. The study focused on potential geologic hazards and their impact on the quarry, with an emphasis on evaluating the stability of quarry walls in response to the continued excavation of materials below the standing water table in the quarry. The information obtained from our study was incorporated into the project EIR. _ : , _ IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII��1�V��11/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G///ii ,, �/O%%//////////////////////////////////////////��(((f��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIV�l�11�111}}ll}l}}}tiwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L 0] •Z 24 2 le PROPOSAL VV Development M III F ject - Appendix ContractWf fn:llh qWdhad If3IIS r We appreciate the opportunity to review the consultant services agreement that will be utilized by the City of Santa Clarita for this EIR project. Michael Baker has contracted on thousands of projects over our 75 -year history, including multiple projects with the City of Santa Clarita. We are willing to accept the City's form of agreement again, but do need to remind the City of certain coverage or endorsement terms out of the contract which, although they may be available under a construction company's insurance, are not commercially available under design professional insurance and are outside of our control to effect. These are: Paragraph B on page 18 — Commercial General Liability insurance cancellation endorsements provide for advance notification to additional insureds for cancellation of coverage only; not for reduction in coverage. Our carrier will not provide the endorsement wording despite what is stated at the end of Paragraph B. Paragraph C on page 18 — Professional Liability coverage for design professionals covers the policy -holder and its employees only. Our carrier will not cover "any agents" under this insurance despite what is stated at the end of Paragraph C. I fronmennah If:Ir f r 11 Il:''Ur llh f Michael Baker is passionate about the environment and making the world a better place through sustainable practices. We understand the importance and value of supporting a sustainable goal through method, practice, and education. We support the City's intent to seek out "green" products to have the least impact on natural resources. We implement and fully support programs for the purchase and use of recycled paper for internal and external utilization on projects, and the recycling of any waste product, including paper, ink and toner cartridges, aluminum, cardboard, batteries, and other electronic devices which are unusable. We encourage paper -saving procedures to our clients whenever feasible and, to the extent possible, use recyclable materials when facilitating public meetings. To support the City's request, we will produce all written materials with paper composed of a minimum of 50% post -consumer waste material. _ : , _ IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU,IVVVVI�/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G////i 11,, E N T E R N A T 1 Q N A L PROPOSAL VV Development M III F ject - RIESUMIES OF KEY P I IRS IIS IIS I II,,,,,,, Professional resumes for the key staffing resources to be assigned to this project are provided in the following pages. _�� : , _ IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU,IVVVVI�/flll�N�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� /O%/G/G///ii �ry I �/O%%//////////////////////////////////////////��(((f��IIIIIIIIIIIUIIICIVUlU111111111111}}}tiUllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L IIIII III John M. Bellas, LEED AP, ENV SP Project Director/ CEQA Group Manager John Bellas is a Senior Associate at Michael Baker International (Michael Baker) Professional Affiliations and Service and leads the CEQA practice in the firm's Long Beach office. He will serve as • American Planning Association the Project Director for this contract, providing strategic advice to the City and the project team. With 19 years of environmental planning experience, John • Association of Environmental has managed the preparation of numerous CEQA and NEPA documents for a Professionals wide range of projects, including land development projects, long-range plans . Envision Sustainable Professional, and programs, roadway improvement projects, educational facilities, water Institute for Sustainable supply and distribution projects, community facilities, renewable energy Infrastructure projects, and parks and recreational facilities. In addition to preparing environmental documents, John provides strategic CEQA guidance to a variety ' LEED Accredited Professional, U.S. of cities in Southern California. Two notable examples include the City of Green Building Council/Green Pasadena, where he serves as the City's environmental coordinator and is Building Certification Institute responsible for overseeing all the City's environmental documents, and the Team Member since 2013 City of Los Angeles, where he provides peer review of EIRs for major projects for the Department of City Planning. BS, Environmental Resource Management, Minor in Marine Science I Pennsylvania State University (Relevant Project Experience City of Pasadena, Environmental Coordinator. Has served as the City's environmental coordinator since April 2013, and is responsible for overseeing the preparation and management of all of the City's environmental documents. Tasks include supervising the CEQA process for all projects in the city; reviewing CEQA and NEPA documents prepared by City staff and other consultants; providing recommendations on the appropriate procedures for complying with CEQA and other environmental regulations; advising the City on environmental matters; reviewing technical studies for adequacy; overseeing the preparation, posting, and distribution of environmental notices; and participating in public meetings and hearings. City of Pasadena, Villa Esperanza Master Plan IS/MND, Project Manager. Managed the preparation of the IS/MND for a Master Plan for the Villa Esperanza Services campus. Villa Esperanza Services is a nonprofit organization serving children, adults, and seniors with developmental disabilities. The existing 1.9 -acre campus includes 13 buildings totaling 33,861 square feet. The proposed Master Plan included demolishing 12 of the existing 13 structures on the site and constructing a new three-story administration building and two one-story classroom buildings. The three new buildings would total approximately 42,300 square feet, resulting in a net increase of approximately 12,212 square feet of development. As a result of the improved facilities, Villa Esperanza Services's enrollment could increase from 85 students to 120 students. South Pasadena Unified School District, Mission Place Project EIR, Project Manager. Managed the preparation of an EIR for a mixed-use project on a 1.27 -acre surface parking lot owned by the South Pasadena Unified School District and located in the Mission Street Historic Business District. The proposed project consists of two three-story mixed-use buildings totaling 75,820 square feet. The project includes 91 multi -family residential units, 7,000 square feet of ground -floor commercial space fronting Mission Street, and 228 parking spaces in three levels of underground parking. The project proposes a mix of housing types, including garret units (above the proposed retail space), townhomes, flats, and lofts. Santa Barbara County, Energy and Climate Action Plan EIR, Project Manager. Managed the preparation of an EIR for the County's Energy and Climate Action Plan (ECAP). The proposed ECAP includes a baseline greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory, a forecast of emissions (2020 and 2035), a GHG reduction target of 15 percent below baseline emissions by 2020, a set of emission reduction measures to meet the target, and a methodology for tracking and reporting emissions in the future. The measures proposed in the ECAP span multiple sectors including land use design, transportation, built environment, renewable energy, industrial energy efficiency, waste reduction, agriculture, and water efficiency. City of Rolling Hills Estates, Peninsula Center Revitalization Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND), Project Manager. Managed the preparation of an IS/MND for an expansion and remodel of the Peninsula Shopping Center, providing for a net increase of 19,019 square feet of commercial building space, increasing the center's total size to 313,216 square feet. The new building space would be in three new outlying building pads and one expanded outlying restaurant pad to replace an existing fast food establishment. The project also included various additional changes to the center, including decommissioning existing tenant spaces, consolidating existing tenant spaces, demolishing an existing pedestrian colonnade, reconfiguring parking and circulation facilities, improving sidewalks, and installing new signage and landscaping. City of Monterey Park, DoubleTree Hotel Project IS/MND, Project Director. Directed the preparation of an IS/MND for a proposed DoubleTree Hotel along Atlantic Boulevard in Monterey Park. The proposed hotel included 180 guest rooms; 4,544 square feet of restaurant use; 1,075 square feet of retail space; 14,727 square feet of common areas; and 13,457 square feet for service areas and support facilities that include a reception area, back - of -house facilities, meeting rooms, a business center, a swimming pool, and a fitness center. Physically, the proposed hotel is six stories tall and totals 97,566 square feet of aboveground floor space. The project also includes three levels of underground parking to accommodate 263 parking spaces. City of Rolling Hills Estates, 5883 Crest Road Project IS/MND. Managed the preparation of an IS/MND for the development of a site that was formerly developed with a gasoline service station and a commercial plant nursery. The proposed project consisted of a four -unit, single-family home development on a 22,366 -square -foot lot at the northeast corner of Crest and Highridge roads. City of Rolling Hills Estates, Rolling Hills United Methodist Church School Project IS/MND, Project Manager. Managing the preparation of an IS/MND for an expansion and remodel of the United Methodist Church School. The proposed project consists of replacing five existing one-story school buildings with three new one- and two-story school buildings and an expanded administration building. The proposed new buildings would total 14,078 square feet (including a 1,461 -square -foot basement), and the proposed project would expand the administration building by 560 square feet. The project would result in a net increase of 7,759 square feet of building space. The project would reorient the campus, with the three new proposed buildings (north, south, and east wings) and the administration building (west wing) creating a quad with a courtyard/play area with an additional play adjacent to Crenshaw Boulevard. City of Laguna Woods, Gate 12 Clubhouse Improvement Project IS/MND, Project Manager. Managed the preparation of an IS/MND for the reconstruction of a clubhouse and surrounding grounds for the Laguna Woods Village community. The project includes demolishing the main clubhouse building and most of an auxiliary building and reconstructing the site with a reconfigured clubhouse complex that includes a new 15,871 -square - foot Gate 12 Main Lounge building and an outdoor event space, consisting of 10,500 square feet of hardscape at the top of a gently sloping new lawn area spanning 32,500 square feet. The outdoor event space will host concerts, community gatherings, picnics, and other similar events. City of Laguna Woods, Golden Rain Foundation General Plan Amendments, Zoning Code Amendments, and Zone Changes IS/MND, Project Manager. Managing the preparation of an IS/MND for proposed General Plan Amendments and Zone Changes that would collectively redesignate eight parcels from Urban Activities Center (UAC) to Open Space -Recreation (OS -R) use. The project also includes Zoning Code amendments to add a definition for community garden/garden center and to allow community gardens/garden centers as a principal use in the OS -R zone. City of Arcadia, Arroyo Pacific Academy Campus Specific Plan IS/MND, Project Manager. Managed the preparation of an IS/MND for a new campus for the Arroyo Pacific Academy (private high school). The proposed project involves relocating the school to a new, contiguous campus, which would better meet the school's needs and provide opportunities for expansion. The proposed campus consists of four buildings and surface parking lots (totaling 123 spaces). With the proposed new campus, the academy could expand enrollment from 178 to 350-400 students. City of Santa Clarita, Rent A Bin Recycling Center IS/MND, Project Manager. Managed the preparation of an IS/MND for a proposed indoor recycling facility on a 4 -acre site immediately south of the Santa Clara River. The project proposed the development of a 60,000 -square -foot building to house an indoor recycling facility on a project site that currently operates as an open air recycling facility. The recycling facility has the capacity to receive and transfer up to 1,725 tons of inert materials, green waste, and construction and demolition materials per day, with an average of 175 truck trips for transported materials per day. CEQA Squad, Administrator. Serves as the administrator of Michael Baker International's "Ask the CEQA Squad" web application, which provides clients with an easy way to get answers to CEQA questions. Upon visiting the CEQA Squad webpage, questioners can press a button, follow a few short prompts to provide details about their question, and then expect a response from one of Michael Baker International's CEQA specialists within one business day. In addition to answering certain CEQA Squad questions, as the administrator, Mr. Bellas is responsible for assigning responders to CEQA Squad inquiries, reviewing responses prior to submittal to the questioner, and maintaining a database of inquiries and responses. Randy Nichols Senior Project Manager Mr. Nichols is a veteran land use planner with more than 38 years of Professional Affiliations and Service professional experience in California. He prepares and manages CEQA and . California Chapter, American NEPA documents; provides professional critiques and quality assurance Planning Association reviews of technical reports and documents prepared by other consulting firms; writes, interprets, and evaluates planning policies; conducts due • California Chapter, Association of diligence investigations; and handles entitlement applications. He conducts Environmental Professionals quality assurance reviews of technical reports, evaluating planning policies and . Urban Land Institute of Orange performing due diligence investigations for various clients, including County/Inland Empire municipal agencies, builders, land developers, and utility agencies. . U.S. Green Building Council Mr. Nichols has worked for local government agencies as a staff planner, for a Certifications and Credentials municipal planning consultant where he was a contract planner in a dozen . LEED Green Associate cities, and as an environmental planning consultant for several firms and as a sole proprietor. He has written/managed CEQA documents for a wide variety • Advanced Certificate in of land development projects, rezonings, general plan updates, specific plans, Sustainable Innovation, University and infrastructure master plans and projects, and has also written zoning of Vermont ordinances addressing multi -family open space standards, sign control, noise • Global Reporting Initiative (G-4) control, outdoor lighting control, and a planned unit development ordinance Basic Training to set development standards for a three -block redevelopment project in Awards and Donors downtown Ontario. His blend of urban planning skills and CEQA expertise is . Outstanding Environmental particularly valuable where an ability to interpret and apply the conceptual Document, AEP Inland Empire planning elements in an effective environmental impact assessment is crucial. Team Member since 2017 Because of his experience in preparing updated general plans/elements and in conducting professional critiques of general plans and general plan EIRs, Mr. Nichols is also skilled in assessing impacts at a programmatic level and in developing mitigation measures that will facilitate a streamlined environmental review effort for subsequent site-specific development applications. BS, Urban & Environmental Studies I William James College, Grand Valley State University (Relevant Project Experience ll,,,and 13ev llopme t 1:-111ans and Ilf-Iiroj t City of Santa Clarita, 96 Single Family Homes Subdivision Project IS/MND, Project Manager and Editor City of Santa Clarita, Gas Station & Convenience Store Project IS/MND, Project Manager and Editor County of Los Angeles, Bridge Point South Bay I I Warehouse/Distribution Project IS/MND, Project Manager and Editor City of Los Angeles, High-Rise/Mixed Use Development and New Auto Dealership Projects, EIR Peer Review City of El Segundo, Chick-fil-A Restaurant/Drive-Thru Project IS/MND, Project Manager and Editor City of El Monte, Santa Anita Avenue/Owens Way 40 Townhomes Project IS/MND, Project Manager, Editor and Author City of Santa Clarita, Canyon Country Community Center Project IS/MND, Project Manager City of Laguna Woods, Golden Rain Foundation Properties Rezonings IS/MND, Project Manager, Editor City of Santa Ana, 3025 W. Edinger Townhomes Project IS/MND, Principal Consultant and Author City of Galt, Liberty Ranch Annexation/Specific Plan/1400 Homes Master Plan Community EIR, EIR Peer Review and Strategic Planning Analyst City of Oakland, Planned Unit Development for 935 Homes and Village Commercial Center, EIR Peer Review and Strategic Planning Analyst City of Pico Rivera, 35 Townhome Development Project IS/MND, Project Manager Author City of Buena Park, Mixed -Use Redevelopment of Former Nabisco Food Processing Facility IS/MND, Project Manager and Author City of La Habra, Civic Center Housing Project EIR, Project Manager and Author City of Jurupa Valley, Vernola Apartments Project IS/MND, Project Manager and Author City of Arcadia,l.7M-Square-Foot Warehouse/Distribution Center EIR, Project Manager and Author City Ventures, W. Stn Street Single -Family Condominiums IS/ND, Project Manager and Author City of Irvine, University of California, Irvine, 13 On -Campus Development Project IS/MNDs, Project Manager and Author City of Brea, Voit Industrial Project IS/MND, Project Manager and Author City of Brea, Two Mercury Insurance Company Office Expansion IS/MNDs, Project Manager and Author City of Brea, 80 -Lot Subdivision EIR, Project Manager and Author City of Brea, Recirculated and Updated EIRs for 367 -Acre Hillside Residential Development Project, Project Manager and Author City of Brea, Brea Plaza Redevelopment/Expansion IS/MND, Project Manager and Author City of Fontana, Wastewater Treatment Plant Project IS/MND, Lead Consultant and Author City of Santa Paula, East Gateway General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan EIR, Author City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Convention Center Renovation and Event Center EIR, Author City of Banning, Butterfield Specific Plan and EIR, Lead Consultant and EIR Peer Review City of Banning, Program EIR for Sunset Crossings Specific Plan, Project Manager and Author San Bernardino County, Oro Grande School District IS/MND for Joint High School and Community College Campus, Project Manager and Editor City of West Covina, Civic Center Professional Office Project IS/MND, Project Manager and Editor City of Redlands, Reopening/Modernization of Mission Elementary School IS/MND, Project Manager and Editor City of Monrovia, Zone Change to Allow Development of a Metro Gold Line Train Maintenance Yard IS/MND, Project Manager, Editor, and Author Menifee Area of Riverside County, Program/Project EIR for Cantalena Specific Plan, Project Manager and Author City of Escondido, Condominium and Townhome Project IS/MNDs, Project Manager and Author City of Hawaiian Gardens, Car Wash Project IS/MND, Project Manager and Editor City of Hawaiian Gardens, Casino Expansion Project EIR, Project Manager and Editor City of Redlands, Home Depot Commercial Center IS/MND, Project Manager, Author, and Editor City of Redlands, Sports Park and San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat Habitat Conservation Plan EA/EIR (AEP Outstanding Environmental Document), Project Manager, Author, and Editor City of Redlands, Covington Subdivision Project EIR, Project Manager, Author, and Editor City of Oceanside, Quarry Creek Shopping Center in Reclaimed Surface Mine EIR, Water Quality Management Plan Preparer, Author City of Signal Hill, Home Depot Commercial Center EIR, Project Manager and Author City of West Hollywood, Warner Brothers Studio Master Plan EIR, Project Manager, Author, and Editor City of La Quinta, Auto Mall and Commercial Center EIR, Project Manager and Author City of Oxnard, Wagon Wheel Specific Plan EIR, Project Manager and Author City of Oxnard, Two Retail Centers at Rose/101 Interchange EIRs, Project Manager and Author City of San Buenaventura, Minor League Baseball Stadium and Santa Clara River Flood Control Project IS, Project Manager and Author City of Santa Clarita, Mixed -Use Specific Plan and Arterial Highway Connection EIR, Project Manager and Author City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Custom Home Subdivision in Coastal Zone EIR, Project Manager and Author City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Point View Subdivision Project EIR, Project Manager and Author City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Abalone Cove Park Improvements and Altamira Canyon Storm Drainage Improvements IS/MNDs, Project Manager and Author City of San Dimas, Life Bible College Campus Development Plan EIR, Project Manager and Author Infrastructure Ilf-1ll uu and Ilf-Iiroj t Antelope Valley in Los Angeles County, Wildflower Green Energy Farm EIR, Project Manager City of Adelanto, Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion IS, Project Manager and Author County of Riverside, Extension of Murrieta Hot Springs Road EA/FONSI and IS/MND, Project Manager and Author Rancho California Water District, Water Storage and Transmission Facilities IS/MNDs, Project Manager and Author Eastern Municipal Water District, Water Extraction, Storage, and Treatment Facilities IS/MNDs, Project Manager and Author City of San Buenaventura, Two US 101 Interchange Improvements EA/EIRs, Project Manager and Author City of Camarillo, SR 34/Pleasant Valley Road Intersection Improvements Categorical Exclusion/IS, Project Manager and Author City of Camarillo, US 101/Carmen Drive Interchange Improvements EA/EIR, Project Manager and Author City of Santa Ana, Bristol Street Corridor Project EIS/EIR, Project Manager, Author, and Editor County Sanitation Districts of Orange County, Wastewater Collection System Master Plan Program EIR, Project Manager and Author City of Fullerton, Euclid Avenue Widening EA/FONSI and IS/MND, Assistant Project Manager and Author County of Orange, Beach Blvd. (SR 39) Widening EA/FONSI and IS/MND, Assistant Project Manager and Author County of Los Angeles, Storm Drainage and Safety Improvements along Mulholland Highway EA/FONSI and IS/MND, Project Manager and Author City of Agoura Hills, US 101 Interchange Improvements at Kanan Road and Reyes Adobe Road Preliminary EAs, Project Manager uuirall Ilf-1lluu and uuirll Ilf-1lluu Ilf;;'Jlimuut City of Laguna Woods, General Plan Update EIR, Project Manager, Author, Editor City of Chino Hills, General Plan Update Program EIR, Author City of Huntington Beach, Circulation Element Update Program EIR, Project Manager and Editor City of Rialto, Comprehensive General Plan Update Program EIR, Project Manager and Editor City of Twentynine Palms, Comprehensive General Plan Update Program EIR, Editor City of Desert Hot Springs, Gateway Community General Plan Amendment Programmatic/Tiered IS/MND, Project Manager and Editor City of Murrieta, Land Use and Circulation Element Updates IS/MND, Author City of Oceanside, Circulation Element Update Program EIR, Senior Environmental Planner and Author I ocall Government Ilf-1ll uuuuiiuu and Zooming County of San Bernardino, General Plan Update Phase I (APA Inland Empire Chapter Award Winner), Lead Environmental Planning Consultant City of Ontario, Downtown/Civic Center Planned Unit Development Ordinance, Project Manager and Author City of Ontario, General Plan Update Phase I, Lead Environmental Planning Consultant City of Adelanto, General Plan Update Phase I, Lead Environmental Planning Consultant City of Fontana, General Plan Update, Preparer of Updated Conservation and Open Space Elements City of Perris, General Plan Update, Preparer of Updated Conservation and Open Space Element hoot iriiim and Contract IMuuuuii iilp ll Ilf-1ll it niiing Seirvilces City of Seal Beach, Interim Planning Manager City of Hawaiian Gardens, Contract City Planner City of Hidden Hills, Contract City Planner City of Rolling Hills Estates, Interim Principal Planner City of Moreno Valley, Discretionary Case Manager during Transition from Unincorporated to Incorporated Status City of Alhambra, Subdivision Ordinance Update, Author City of La Habra Heights, Noise and Sign Control Ordinances, Author City of San Dimas, Revamped Commercial Zoning Regulations, Author City of San Dimas, Residential Solar Design Guidelines, Author 4 Madonna Marcelo Senior Project Manager/Senior Environmental Planner General Qualifications Ms. Marcelo has 27years of experience in preparing California Environmental Quality Act/National Environmental Policy Act (CEQA/NEPA) documentation, including Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), Negative Declarations (ND), Mitigated Negative Declarations (MND), Initial Studies (IS), Categorical Exemptions (CaL x)/Categorical Exclusions (CE), Environmental Assessments (EA), and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). Her years in the environmental field have provided her with the knowledge and experience necessary to evaluate the adequacy of technical analyses (e.g., traffic studies, air quality and noise reports, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), hydrology studies, geotechnical studies, biological resources assessments, and cultural resources assessments). She has an eye for detail, MMEEMMENSM caters to the needs of clients, and delivers quality reports. Ms. Marcelo has managed a wide range of project types, including redevelopment, institutional (schools and colleges), residential, transportation, and planning projects. A brief summary of related work experience and previous experience prior tojoining Michael Baker International is provided below. Experience Crossroads Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA. CityofLosAngelesDepartment ofQyPlanning. Project Manager/ Principal Planner. Ms. Marcelo managed the preparation of an EIR for the redevelopment of an 8 -acre site in Hollywood with a mixed- use development that would retain and integrate the Crossroads of the World, which is a designated City Cultural -Historic Monument (Monument #134) and also appears on the National Register of Historic Places and the California Register of Historic Resources, within a collection of new buildings of contemporary design and creates an open-air pedestrian district with a mix of shopping, dining and entertainment uses. Issues evaluated in this EIR included aesthetics, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, cultural resources, tribal cultural resources, geology, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use, noise, police and fire protection, schools, parks and recreation, libraries, traffic and parking utilities, and alternatives, including No Project Alternative and five development alternatives. LA Plaza Cultura Village Project, Los Angeles, CA. CountyofLosAngelesDepartment ofRegiona/Planning. Project Manager/Principal Planner. Ms. Marcelo managed the preparation of an EIR for the construction of a mixed-use, transit - oriented infill development on the northern portion of downtown Los Angeles. The project involved a mixed-use, transit - oriented infill development totaling approximately 425,000 square feet, including up to 345 residential units (for lease) with 20 percent of the units reserved as affordable units, together with up to 55,000 sf of visitor -serving retail. Key issues of concern included cultural resources due the project site's proximity to the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic District and traffic. The preparation of the EIR was conducted on a very aggressive and expedited schedule, with the certification of the EIR occurring within seven months of the release of the Notice of Preparation. AmbassadorWest EIR, Pasadena, CA. CityofPasadenaPlanningandCommunityDevelopmentDepartment.Principal Planner. As task leader, Ms. Marcelo prepared the aesthetics section of the EIR for the project, which was proposed on a 19.78 -acre site that is known as the Ambassador College West property. The project proposed to develop 233 new senior living units and 70 condominiums, as well as to preserve and convert existing structures for 46 apartments, 25.734 square feet of institutional support uses, 7,834 square feet of professional office space, and one single-family residence. Development would be achieved through preservation, re -use, and new construction, with goals of preserving open space, respecting the character and scale of adjacent neighborhoods, and historic preservation. BAK RINTL.COM We Mcke c Difference IINT E R N A T 1 0 N A L Robert A. Davis, Project Manager/Senior Transportation Planner General Qualifications Years with Michael Baker. l o Years with Other Firms: 31 Mr. Davis has extensive experience in both transportation planning and traffic engineering. He has prepared studies for private clients and public Degrees agencies throughout both Southern and Northern California. His B.S., 1975, Transportation experience includes the preparation of private development traffic and Engineering, California Polytechnic circulation studies, environmental traffic impact studies, military base State University, San Luis Obispo master plan circulation and mobility studies, parking studies, and pedestrian and bicycle facility planning. Experience Temecula Creek Inn Expansion EIR Traffic Study (Temecula, CA) -Project Manager responsible for evaluating project -related traffic impacts at project build -out and at City build -out. Issues included the identification of mitigation needs by project phase, the phasing of Rainbow Canyon Road improvements through the project site, and the calculation of fair share responsibility for the implementation of mitigation measures. (2076-2077) Murrieta Hills Specific Plan El Traffic Impact Analysis (Murrieta, CA)- Project Manager responsible for the preparation of a traffic impact study for the proposed Murrieta Hills project in the unincorporated Riverside County immediately west of the 1-215 Freeway and south of Keller Road. The proposed project consists of 532 single-family detached dwelling units, 218 multi -family attached dwelling units, and a 588,060 retail component near the northeast area of the project site. The project is planned to be constructed in three phases and the analysis addressed several interim year analysis scenarios. (2077- ongoing) River Springs Charter School Focused Traffic Study (Temecula, CA) - Project Manager responsible for preparation the focused traffic impact analysis for the location of River Springs Charter School in an existing office park located on Lyndie Lane. One of the main issues that needed to be addressed in this study was the on-site traffic circulation operations during drop-off and pick-up times. (2075) University District Specific Plan and SPA Traffic Impact Study (San Marcos, CA) - Provided Traffic Planning services for the proposed University District Specific Plan project, which modified the land uses to provide better compatibility with CSUSM and the surrounding area. Mr. Davis worked closely with City staff to develop a plan that was operationally feasible and developed mitigation measure to satisfy CEQA requirements. Recently, Mr. Davis was responsible for updating the Traffic Impact Analysis to address the currently proposed Specific Plan Amendment. The updated traffic analysis included in mitigation phasing analysis that determined trip generation thresholds that would trigger the need for offsite street improvements. (2074) Parking Regulations and Parking Design Manual (San Diego County, CA) - Senior Project Planner. Responsible for reviewing and evaluating existing County parking regulations and standards, researching current standards, updating graphics, and preparing the updated regulations and design manual. The Parking Regulations were updated to reflect current, sustainable practices and improve organization and consistency with other County documents. The Parking Design Manual was updated to include current design standards, new graphics, improved MBA E INTUOM We Mcke c Difference IINT E R N A T 1 0 N A L organization with references to relevant documents and guidelines, and additional parking design considerations. (2074) Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla - Traffic Impact Analysis and Parking Study, La Jolla, California. Childs Masceri Warner. Transportation Planner. Responsible for traffic studies. Michael Baker prepared a traffic impact analysis report for the Scripps Memorial Hospital project in La Jolla. Michael Baker completed a Select Zone Model Run to establish the preliminary distribution of traffic, collected daily trips into and out of the site in addition to peak hour turning movements at the project entrance, and calculated the actual trip generation for the site. Michael Baker also conducted a parking assessment, including a comprehensive inventory and parking occupancy and duration surveys, and developed a campus specific peak period parking generation rate. The parking study found that the actual campus parking generation is higher than what is required by the city's parking code requirement and that additional parking was needed to meet the campus needs. (2072) Grand Plaza Traffic Analysis Study (San Marcos, CA) -Project Manager for this study, which is analyzing the forecast traffic impact of the proposed Grand Plaza retail community shopping center in the City of San Marcos. The project will consist of approximately 336,350 square -feet of various retail stores and restaurants and will provide 1,822 parking stalls. Mr. Davis worked closely with City staff to determine the 21 intersections and 21 roadway segments to be analyzed in the traffic study, which was completed in accordance with the City General Plan Circulation Element and the SANDAG Congestion Management Program (CMP) traffic impact study guidelines. (2070) San Marcos Creek Specific Plan Traffic Impact Study, San Marcos, California. Cityofsan Marcos. Transportation Planner. Provided traffic planning services for the proposed San Marcos Creek Specific Plan Project. Mr. Davis worked closely with city staff to develop a plan that was operationally feasible and met the land -use density goals of the city. Michael Baker analyzed the forecast traffic impact of the proposed San Marcos Creek specific plan development in the City of San Marcos. The proposed project modified the land uses provided for in the city's general plan land -use element, and consisted of a mixed-use development that includes commercial office, commercial retail, and high-density residential land uses. Michael Baker worked closely with city staff and a land -use consultant to develop a plan that was operationally feasible and met the city's land -use density goals. After several iterations, Michael Baker developed a plan that increased density on site when compared to the general plan designation for the site. (2007) Robert A. Davis Eddie G. Torres, INCE Environmental Services Manager Mr. Torres oversees and prepares Environmental and Planning studies for public and private sectors clients, under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Mr. Torres' responsibilities also include staff training, public hearing presentations, and coordination of our extensive in-house team of experts as well as various subcontractors. Mr. Torres draws on his broad background and understanding of environmental constraints to provide technical and CEQA compliance review and environmental documentation, in addition to research, analysis, and writing. Mr. Torres has managed a wide range of environmental planning projects, including environmental documents for major infrastructure and land development projects, air quality and noise studies, highly controversial hillside development projects, state-of-the-art visual analyses, facility siting and due diligence studies, and coastal development projects. Licenses and Certifications • Institute of Noise Control Engineering, 2002 • 2.1.1 Traffic Noise Analysis, California • 2.2.1 Air Quality Analysis, California Team Member since 1999 Mr. Torres also serves as the Director of Technical Studies, with a specialty in Acoustics, Air Quality, Climate Change, and Visual Impact Assessments. Mr. Torres leads Michael Baker's efforts to be at the forefront of Global Climate Change studies. Mr. Torres has prepared numerous analyses that are consistent with climate change legislation such as Assembly Bill 32, Senate Bill 97, Executive Order 5-3-05, and Senate Bill 375. In addition to analyzing climate change impacts, Mr. Torres has led the development of numerous greenhouse gas inventory models which calculate greenhouse gas emissions from such sources as vehicular traffic, stationary sources, electricity consumption, water consumption, wastewater treatment, and construction processes. M.S., Mechanical Engineering University of Southern California B.S., Mechanical Engineering University of California, Irvine B.A, Environmental Analysis and Design I University of California, Irvine Certificate, Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering I University of California, Irvine (Relevant Project Experience Material Recovery Facility, Transfer Station, and Household Hazardous Waste Facility EIR, Azusa, California. Served as the Project Manager for the Initial Study and EIR for Waste Management's proposed Material Recovery Facility/Transfer Station, MRF/TS), and Household Hazardous Waste Facility, HHWF) in Azusa. The project proposed a MRF/TS, bale storage building, scale house, and HHWF at the existing Waste Management Azusa Land Reclamation landfill. The proposed facility would include an approximately 125,000 -square -foot processing facility with offices, and a 5,400 -square -foot HHWF. Issues of concern included increased trucktrips to the roadway system, increased mobile emissions, as well as geological and methane emission concerns associated with a former landfill that underlies a portion of the project site. City of Long Beach, Pacific Coast Highway / 2nd Street Improvement Mitigated Negative Declaration. Environmental Specialist. Responsible for technical studies. Michael Baker prepared an initial study/mitigated negative declaration for the Pacific Coast Highway/2nd Street Improvement Project, which included improvements to the intersection at Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and 2nd Street to eliminate a narrowing of the roadway at the intersection and provide a consistent right-of-way roadway width north of 2nd Street. City of Long Beach, River Avenue Storm Drain Improvements IS/MND/EA. Environmental Specialist. Technical Study Manager. Michael Baker prepared the CEQA documentation for the River Avenue Storm Drain Improvements project for the City of Long Beach. The project proposed approximately 1,800 linear feet of improvements along the River Avenue storm drain system, located from the intersection of Wardlow Road and River Avenue to the Southern California Edison (SCE) easement, south of Arlington Street. The inadequate River Avenue drainage system has resulted in flooding to adjacent residents. The project proposes to bring the flood protection in this area to a full 10 -year protection level. The project would construct a parallel storm drain system along River Avenue. A detention basin (proposed at the SCE easement) would temporarily hold two acre-feet of storm water during heavy flows and then release the flows as the storm abates. City of Long Beach, East Division Police Substation IS / EA. Environmental Specialist. Technical Study Manager. Michael Baker assisted the City of Long Beach with preparation of an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the transfer of the Schroeder Hall U.S. Army Reserve Center (USARC) property from the U.S. Department of Defense to the City of Long Beach. After transfer of the property, the City would relocate the existing Long Beach Police Department East Division Substation and Juvenile Investigations Section to the Schroeder Hall site. The project would include various minor improvements to the existing USARC facility to meet the needs of the Long Beach Police Department. The project would provide the Police Department with an enhanced capacity to serve the eastern portion of the City, since the existing East Division Substation is undersized and has been identified as inadequate to serve the current needs of the City. The IS/MND included the preparation of detailed analyses related to air quality, noise, aesthetics, and historic resources. City of Carson, General Plan Update/EIR Program. Air Quality/Noise Manager. Michael Baker prepared a comprehensive update to the City's General Plan and EIR. The City updated several elements in 1993, but the remainder of the elements date back to 1981. The City of Carson is approximately 85 percent built out. Key issues that faced the City include underdeveloped properties, properties in transition, brownfields, and economic development. With respect to economic development, the City wanted to capitalize on its strategic location in the South Bay and southern California. The program included a complete inventory and review of existing conditions for the City, as well as a complete update of the seven mandated general plan elements. City of Huntington Beach, Brookhurst Street / Adams Avenue Intersection Improvement EIR. Environmental Specialist. Responsible for technical studies. Michael Baker prepared an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Brookhurst Street/Adams Avenue Intersection Improvements project for the City of Huntington Beach. The project proposed improvements along Brookhurst Street approximately 1,000 feet north of Adams Avenue and 800 feet south of Adams Avenue, and along Adams Avenue approximately 1,300 feet west of Brookhurst Street and 1,200 feet east of Brookhurst Street. The project also resulted in two northbound right -turn lanes, one southbound right -turn lane, one eastbound through lane, and one westbound through lane. Approximately 31,230 square feet of right-of-way from the adjoining parcels was acquired. One bus turnout was added to an existing bus 2 stop. The project was part of a multi -jurisdictional approach to alleviating traffic congestion along arterials in Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, and Costa Mesa. Key environmental impact areas analyzed in the EIR included land use/planning, air quality, traffic and circulation, hazards and hazardous materials, noise, and greenhouse gas emissions. First Solar, Inc., Cuyama Solar Array, Santa Barbara County, California. Project Manager. Responsible for technical studies. Michael Baker is performing CEQA support services for the Rosamond Solar Array project, which will provide power generated from clean solar technology. Michael Baker's services include coordination of subconsultants as technical studies are prepared for the environmental impact report (EIR). The technical studies include an air quality analysis, biota report, cultural resources survey, environmental noise assessment, hazardous materials assessment, and a traffic impact study. Michael Baker will also perform a peer review of the EIR on behalf of the client. City of Seal Beach, Department of Water and Power Specific Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report. Project Manager. Responsible for technical studies. Michael Baker prepared the Department of Water and Power (DWP) Specific Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the City of Seal Beach. The EIR consisted of the analysis of several different issue areas. Major issues addressed in the EIR included air quality, greenhouse gases, hazardous materials, land use, aesthetics, traffic, geology, hydrology, noise, public services, and utilities. City of Laguna Niguel, Cabot Career Lofts Project Initial Study / Negative Declaration. Environmental Specialist. Responsible for technical studies. Michael Baker prepared the IS/ND for the Cabot Career Lofts project, which proposes construction of a 142 -unit multi -family residential development and associated amenities / improvements on a vacant approximately 2.1 -acre site. The proposed residential development consisted of an approximately 272,454 -gross square foot structure that would include five levels for residential and associated uses plus a basement level for parking. The project site is part of the larger Laguna Niguel Gateway Specific Plan Update, which was analyzed in the Gateway Program EIR. Where appropriate, the IS/ND tiers off the Gateway Program EIR. Although the analysis relies on the Program EIR, it also discusses any changed circumstances or new information that alters the first tier analysis (Program EIR). The IS/ND also identifies the applicable first tier mitigation measures and recommends additional measures to avoid or lessen potential impacts. Key environmental analyses include potential view obstructions and changes in visual character, air quality and noise constraints resulting from proximity to the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor and Interstate 5, geology and soils constraints, and land use consistency with the Gateway Specific Plan. City of Murrieta, Jackson Avenue Soundwall Study. Environmental Specialist. Responsible for technical studies. Michael Baker prepared a Soundwall Study for the Jackson Avenue Extension Project for the City of Murrieta, California. The proposed project involves the construction of Jackson Avenue from the limits of the existing improvements south of Murrieta Hot Springs Road to the Ynez Road terminus at the City boundary of Murrieta and Temecula. 3 We Make n Difference IN'TEIRN,ATIDMAL Rebecca Kinney, P.E. Years with Michael Baker: 23 Project Manager/Senior Associate Degrees B.S., 1995, Civil Engineering, General Qualifications California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Ms. Kinney has extensive experience in all phases of stormwater Licenses/Certifications management projects including planning, design and construction. Her recent experience has focused on development of Master Professional Engineer- Civil, Plans of Drainage, which focus on storm drainage facility sizing, California, 1999, 58797 stormwater NPDES compliance, stream stability, and floodplain Professional Affiliations: management. Her planning experience includes large master Member, Society of Women planned communities and well as supporting hydrologic and Engineers stormwater quality analysis as a basis for CEQA documentation. Ms. Kinney has prepared or peer reviewed over 30 CEQA Member, American Society of Civil Hydrology and Water Quality Technical Reports ranging from Engineers program level to project specific projects including small infill Publication: development projects, groundwater recharge projects, and large Rebecca Kinney and Anna Lantin, US Army Corps of Engineers Dam Water Conservation Studies. "Coastal Community Experience Incorporates Sustainable Design', Urban Water Dockweiler Residential EIR - Hydrology and Stormwater Management, July, 2007 Quality Review (Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, CA) - Served as technical manager for the review of the proposed residential development with a Zone A floodplain in Santa Clarita. The review includes evaluation of completeness for CEQA analysis for the impact and mitigation proposed for drainage patterns, floodplain impacts, and water quality impacts. The applicant study was specifically reviewed for compliance with Los Angeles County LID policies and current MS4 hydromodification management requirements. Oakview Residential Development EIR - Hydrology and Stormwater Quality Review (Bradbury, Los Angeles County, CA) - Served as technical manager for the review of the proposed hillside residential development in Bradbury. The review includes evaluation of completeness for CEQA analysis for the impact and mitigation proposed for drainage patterns, floodplain impacts, and water quality impacts. The applicant study was specifically reviewed for compliance with Los Angeles County LID policies and current MS4 hydromodification management requirements. The site receives large offsite flows that must be maintained in the proposed condition. Just downstream of the project is an LA County debris basin. Lyon Canyon Ranch EIR - Hydrologic and Stormwater Quality Analysis (Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, CA) - Served as project manager and hydrologist for the impact evaluation of the proposed residential hillside development in Santa Clarita. The project evaluates both existing and post -project MBAKERINTL.COM We Moke e Difference IN'TEIRNATI0NAL onsite flowrates and recommends mitigation for both hydrologic and stormwater quality including BMPs compliance with the Los Angeles Regional Board's NPDES requirements. Department of Water and Power Specific Plan (Sea[ Beach, CA) Ms. Kinney was responsible for the hydrology and water quality CEQA impact analysis for the Department of Water and Power Specific Plan Amendment project site, located within the City of Seal Beach, County of Orange. The project was located within the Coastal Zone adjacent to the San Gabriel River. Marymount College Expansion EIR - Hydrologic and Stormwater Quality Analysis (Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, CA) - Served as project manager and hydrologist for the impact evaluation of the expansion of the hillside college in Rancho Palos Verdes. The project evaluated both existing and post -project onsite flowrates and recommended a BMPs in compliance with Los Angeles Regional Board's NPDES requirements within the Coastal Zone. Southern California Logistical Airport EIR - Hydrologic and Stormwater Quality Analysis (Victorville, San Bernardino County, CA) - Served as project manager and hydrologist for the impact evaluation of the proposed re -development of the George Air Rorce Base into the Southern California Logistical Airport in Victorville. The project evaluates both existing and post -project onsite flowrates and recommends mitigation for both hydrologic and stormwater quality including BMPs in compliance with the Lahotan Regional Board's NPDES requirements. Lancaster North Downtown Neighborhood Revitalization EIR- Hydrologic and Stormwater Quality Analysis (Lancaster, Los Angeles County, CA) - Served as project manager and hydrologist for the impact evaluation of the proposed redevelopment of the downtown area including residential development and private school expansion. The project evaluates both existing and post -project onsite flowrates and recommended a BMPs in compliance with Los Angeles Regional Board's NPDES r requirements. North Park Village EIR - Hydrologic and Stormwater Quality Analysis (Moorpark, Ventura County, CA) - Served as project manager and hydrologist for the impact evaluation of the proposed hillside residential development adjacent to Arroyo Simi. The project evaluated both existing and post - project onsite flowrates and recommended a BMPs in compliance with Los Angeles Regional Board's NPDES requirements. Raytheon Campus Redevelopment EIR (El Segundo, Los Angeles County CA) - Peer Review of Hydrologic and Stormwater Quality Documents for the expansion and redevelopment of the Raytheon campus in El Segundo. Ms. Kinney worked closely with the Applicant's engineer to assure that the Applicant's analysis and study met CEQA guidelines for the project. The Shoppes at Chino Hills EIR - Hydrologic and Stormwater Quality Analysis (Chino Hills, San Bernardino County, CA) - Served as project manager and hydrologist for the impact evaluation of the proposed commercial, civic center, park, and residential development in Chino Hills. The project evaluates both existing and post -project onsite flowrates and recommends mitigation for both hydrologic and stormwater quality including BMPs in compliance with the Santa Ana Regional Board's NPDES requirements. MRAKERINTL.COM We Mcke c Difference IINT E R N A T 1 0 N A L Thomas C. Millington Years with Michael Baker: 7 Senior Biologist Degrees B.A., 2010, Environmental Studies, General Qualifications University of California at Santa Barbara Mr. Millington specializes in conducting general biological surveys, Certificate, Field Ornithology, habitat suitability assessments, botanical inventories, jurisdictional University of California at delineations, technical peer reviews, and assisting both public and private Riverside, University Ext, 2014 sector clients in compliance with a range of environmental regulations, including the California Environmental Quality Act, the National Certifications/Training Environmental Policy Act, and the State and Federal Endangered Species Certificate, Rare Plant Survey Act. In addition, Mr. Millington has experience processing state and Protocols, CNPS, California, 2016 federal regulatory permits pursuant to Sections 404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act, the California Porter -Cologne Water Quality Control Act, and Certificate, Advanced Hydric Soils, Section 1602 of the California Fish and Game Code. Mr. Millington also WTI, California, 2015 has extensive experience conducting California Rapid Assessment Certified CRAM Practitioner, Method (CRAM) analyses, biological monitoring surveys, nesting bird Riverine/Depressional Wetlands, clearance surveys, and focused surveys for burrowing owl (Athene SCCWRP, California, 2014 cunicu/aria) and least Bell's vireo ( Vireo be//iipusi//us). Certificate, Southwestern Willow Experience Flycatcher Survey Methods, SSRS, California, 2013 Avenue 50 and 52 Crossing/Eastside Dike Levee Evaluation, Certificate, Wetland Delineation Coachella Valley, California. PSA V, LLC. Environmental Training, WTI, California, 2012 Associate. Regulatory Analyst. Mr. Millington provided field support and assisted with the preparation of the Delineation of Jurisdictional Waters Arroyo Toad Field Ecology and for the La Entrada Specific Plan, located in the City of Coachella, Survey Methods Workshop, The California. The La Entrada Specific Plan encompasses 2,199 -acres and Wildlife Society, 2017 will include three village areas with mixed-use community cores, significant sustainability elements, and a robust parks and open space plan. Mr. Millington assisted with the identification and mapping of state and federal jurisdictional features. Additionally, Mr. Millington assisted with the preparation and processing of a Significant Nexus Evaluation and Jurisdictional Determination through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to confirm the absence of federal jurisdictional waters and/or wetlands within the project boundaries. Michael Baker prepared regional hydrology, hydraulic, and sedimentation analyses for the 51 -square -mile watershed tributary to the Eastside Dike Levee along the Coachella Canal. The project evaluated the condition of the existing levee and identified options for two roadway crossing encroachments across the levee system. Regional hydrology was prepared for this arid region using the HEC -1 program. Flood routing and maximum water surface profiles along the dike were prepared using FLO-21D. The analysis evaluated the dispersion of flows along the dike from the 10 major drainage systems which are tributary to the system. Date Palm Drive Bridge over Whitewater River, Cathedral City, California. CityofCathedrai City. Biologist. Regulatory Analyst. Mr. Millington conducted and prepared the Delineation of State and Federal Jurisdictional Waters for the Date Palm Drive Bridge Widening over the Whitewater River Project, located in the City of Cathedral City, California. The proposed project will include the widening of Date Palm Drive over the MBA E INTUOM We Mcke 0 Difference IINT E R N A T 1 0 N A L Whitewater River to add sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and central median. Mr. Millington successfully delineated the jurisdictional boundaries of the Whitewater River within the project site and conducted a project impact analysis that included quantifying project impacts and outlining a permitting strategy. Additionally, Mr. Millington drafted and is currently processing resource agency permits through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement), the Regional Water Quality Control Board (Section 401 Water Quality Certification), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Section 404 Nationwide Permit) for impacts occurring within the Whitewater River. Michael Baker provided environmental documentation and final engineering for a 760 foot -long bridge project that consisted of widening from four lanes to six lanes of traffic; seismic retrofit; and roadway improvements, including pedestrian and bike lane enhancements. The original 1981 bridge consisted of nine spans, precast P/S 1 -girder supported on pier walls, and pile foundations. The symmetrical widening matched the existing superstructure type on a 45 degree skew. Scour protection countermeasures were used for protecting existing piles while new pile foundations were placed at sufficient depth to resist high scour conditions. Other features included retrofitting with the existing bridge with girder cable restrainers, hinge retrofit, and deck repairs. The HBR project complied with Caltrans latest 2010 Amendments, including SDC and LRFD criteria, and Local Assistance Procedures Guide in District 8. La Entrada Specific Plan, Coachella, California. PSAV,LLC. Biologist. Responsible for community planning. Michael Baker prepared the Delineation of Jurisdictional Waters for the 2,200 -acre La Entrada Specific Plan Project, located in the City of Coachella, California. The La Entrada Specific Plan consists of a master planned residential community will include three village areas with mixed-use community cores, significant sustainability elements, and a robust parks and open space plan. La Entrada Specific Plan - Regulatory, Coachella, California. PSA V, LLC. Environmental Associate. Regulatory Analyst. Mr. Millington provided field support and assisted with the preparation of the Delineation of Jurisdictional Waters for the La Entrada Specific Plan, located in the City of Coachella, California. The La Entrada Specific Plan encompasses 2,199 -acres and will include three village areas with mixed-use community cores, significant sustainability elements, and a robust parks and open space plan. Mr. Millington assisted with the identification and mapping of state and federal jurisdictional features. Additionally, Mr. Millington assisted with the preparation and processing of a Significant Nexus Evaluation and Jurisdictional Determination through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to confirm the absence of federal jurisdictional waters and/or wetlands within the project boundaries. Michael Baker prepared the delineation of jurisdictional waters for the 2,200 -acre La Entrada Specific Plan Project. The development consists of a master planned residential community that includes three village areas with mixed-use community cores, significant sustainability elements, and a robust parks and open space plan. Michael Baker performed an extensive literature review and conducted multiple field surveys to document baseline conditions and map the extent of jurisdictional features within the boundaries of the project site that could pose a constraint to development. Once jurisdictional features were mapped, Michael Baker quantified project impacts and provided the client with a permitting and mitigation strategy. La Entrada Specific Plan Flood Hazard Mitigation Study, Coachella Valley, California. New West Company. Environmental Associate. Regulatory Analyst. Mr. Millington provided field support and assisted with the preparation of the Delineation of Jurisdictional Waters for the La Entrada Specific Plan, located in the City of Coachella, California. The La Entrada Specific Plan encompasses 2,199 -acres and will include three village areas with mixed-use community cores, significant sustainability elements, and a robust parks and open space plan. Mr. Millington assisted with the identification and mapping of state and federal jurisdictional features. Additionally, Mr. Millington assisted with the preparation and processing of a Significant Nexus Evaluation and Jurisdictional Determination through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to confirm Thomas C. Millington We Mcke c Difference IINT E R N A T 1 0 N A L the absence of federal jurisdictional waters and/or wetlands within the project boundaries. Michael Baker provided flood hazard mitigation planning services for the La Entrada Specific Plan, a master planned residential community on 2,200 -acres within the City of Coachella and its approved Sphere of Influence. Michael Baker completed regional hydrology studies for the 50.6 -square -mile watershed, prepared 1- and 2-dimensional flood routing analyses to supportthe technical studies, and identified the recommended improvements and project mitigation measures. Michael Baker identified a whole fan flood hazard management program in conjunction with a geomorphic assessment and developed the alignment and conceptual design for seven regional channels through the site. Preliminary hydraulics and scour calculations were prepared to evaluate channel types and develop planning level cost estimates. Marblehead Coastal Development. L IVMarbiehead, LLC. Environmental Associate. Responsible for community planning. OC -44 Pipeline Rehabilitation/Replacement Project, Orange County, California. Mesa Water District. Biologist. Responsibilities included conducting and preparing the Delineation of State and Federal Jurisdictional Waters. Mesa Water District recently selected Michael Baker to complete a Rehabilitation/Replacement Evaluation and Cathodic Protection Study for the OC -44 Pipeline. The OC -44 pipeline runs approximately 8.6 miles through Orange County. Michael Baker will provide a comprehensive plan to investigate the condition of the existing pipeline, evaluate repair and/or replacement strategies, and identify permitting and follow-on technical studies required to implement the recommended strategy. The contract value for the study is nearly $200,000, and work is underway to meet the requested May delivery date. Orange County On -Call Regulatory Services, Orange County, California. Orange County. Environmental Associate. Responsible for community planning. Under multi-year agreements since 2003, Michael Baker has been providing environmental, regulatory, and ecosystem restoration services for a variety of projects. Generally, the projects have included channel, roadway, and regional park improvements. Michael Baker's work efforts have included detailed jurisdictional delineations, resource agency coordination and negotiation, creative problem solvingwith project design, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance, biological and cultural assessments, application submittals to state and federal resource agencies, and permit acquisition. Cajon Creek Logistics Park, San Bernardino, California. Hi//woodinvestment. Environmental Associate. Responsible for community planning. Michael Baker prepared a Delineation of Jurisdictional Waters and Biological Habitat Assessment to document baseline conditions on the Cajon Creek Logistics Park Project site. The project included development of a 1,256,820 -square -foot high -cube logistic facility and a 327,610 -square -foot logistic facility situated on approximately 88.87 -acres. Michael Baker conducted multiple site visits and a thorough literature review to document baseline conditions and determine the jurisdictional authority. The site was also evaluated for its potential to provide suitable habitat for sensitive biological resources, including San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat, Coastal California Gnatcatcher, Burrowing Owl, Santa Ana River Wooly Star, and Slender -horned Spineflower. Chino South Industrial Project, Chino, California. Sares-Regis Group. Biologist. Responsible for community planning. Michael Baker prepared preliminary and final plans for a 1.8 -million -square -foot warehouse project in Chino, California. The project consists of four buildings on approximately 123 acres. The project required extensive coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers because it was within the flood inundation zone of Prado Dam. Michael Baker also provided negotiation with Caltrans as the project fronts on Euclid Avenue, a state highway. Bear Creek Development Storm Drain Maintenance, Murrieta, California. Bear Creek Master Association. Biologist. Regulatory Analyst. Mr. Millington provided field support and assisted with the preparation Thomas C. Millington We Mcke c Difference IINT E R N A T 1 0 N A L of the Delineation of State and Federal Jurisdictional Waters for the Bear Creek Development Storm Drain Maintenance Project, located in the City of Murrieta, California. As a result of increased debris (i.e., sediment, trash, rocks) and corrosion, project activities will include the maintenance and rehabilitation of storm drains throughout the Bear Creek Development. Additionally, the construction of concrete headwalls and aprons will take place along multiple drainage outlets. Mr. Millington drafted and is currently processing resource agency permits applications through the Regional Water Quality Control Board (Section 401 Water Quality Certification) and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement) for maintenance activities. Michael Baker prepared the Delineation of Jurisdictional Waters to determine the jurisdictional authority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) for the Bear Creek Development Storm Drain Maintenance Project. Michael Baker is currently processing resource agency permits through the RWQCB (Section 401 Water Quality Certification) and the CDFW (Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreements) for maintenance activities occurring within jurisdictional areas. Bear Creek is a private community surrounded by residential development and open space and is comprised of an 18 -hole golf course, single family and townhome style homes. Michael Baker was contracted by the Bear Creek Master Association to evaluate on-site drainages, determine the jurisdictional authority of State and Federal regulatory agencies within the boundaries of the community, and identify a permitting strategy for routine maintenance activities that will occur within jurisdictional areas. Brea Creek Channel (A02) Maintenance, Buena Park, California. Orange County. Environmental Associate. Responsible for community planning. Michael Baker prepared the Delineation of Jurisdictional Waters, Biological Habitat Assessment, and is processing resource agency permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Nationwide Permit No. 33, Temporary Construction, Access and Dewatering), the Regional Water Quality Control Board (Section 401 Water Quality Certification), and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement) for the Brea Creek Channel (A02) Maintenance Project, located in the City of Buena Park, Orange County. Hassayampa Ranch Master Planned Community, Arizona. A vantiAcquisition Company, LLC. Environmental Associate. Regulatory Analyst. Mr. Millington prepared and processed permits through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Section 404 Nationwide Permit No. 12 and No. 14) for the proposed Hassayampa Ranch Master Planned Community Development Project, located in Maricopa County, Arizona. The Hassayampa Ranch property is comprised of approximately 2,066 -acres and will be developed into a master planned community comprised of high to medium density residential, commercial retail, parks, schools and an 18 -hole golf course. Through active coordination with Corps Regulatory staff, Mr. Millington was able to renew permit authorizations for an additional five years without the need for updated technical studies. Michael Baker acquired resource agency permits through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Arizona Regulatory Division (Nationwide Permits No. 12, Utility Line Crossing, and No. 14, Linear Transportation Projects), for the Hassayampa Ranch Master Planned Community Project. The proposed project will involve development of 5,700 homes; 3,800 of the homes are planned for conventional neighborhoods, and 1,900 are planned for an "active -adult" population. UCI Bio & Cultural Assessment. UniversityOfCa/ifornia. Environmental Associate. Responsible for community planning. West Valley Logistics Center, Fontana, California. Hi//woodinvestment. Biologist. Responsible for community planning. Michael Baker was retained by Hillwood Investment Properties to perform a jurisdictional delineation of the West Valley Logistics Center project located in the City of Fontana, County of San Bernardino, California. The applicant proposed to develop seven light industrial buildings on the project site. The project site included nine parcels and one lettered lot of which eight are existing legal parcels. The seven light industrial buildings would total Thomas C. Millington We Mcke c Difference N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L 214.89 -acres on the 298 -acre project site. Michael Baker conducted a field investigation and determined that the on-site waters and wetlands were isolated. Michael Baker then prepared a jurisdictional delineation and processed a jurisdictional determination through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District to confirm the isolated finding. An isolated waters finding would eliminate Corps jurisdiction over the project site. Michael Baker also prepared and processed State applications with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and California Department of Fish & Wildlife for impacts to isolated waters of the state. A Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan was also prepared which addressed permanent impacts to the isolated surface waters located on-site. In addition, Michael Baker prepared a Habitat Assessmentwhich inventoried various species both present and potentially occurring within the proposed limits. According to previous biological monitoring it was discovered that the California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica) inhabited the hills surrounding the project site. Previous Work History Prior to joining Michael Baker, Mr. Millington was an intern with The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo. Responsibilities included trail clearing and removal of invasive plants on conservancy land; monitoring of sensitive habitat and water quality during construction; and assisting environmental consultants with wetland delineation projects, plant identification, soil sample cataloging, GPS point mapping, and photograph documentation. In addition, he assisted with the development and implementation of various conservation education programs for local schools and the general public. Continuing Education/Training Rare Plant Survey Protocols Certificate, California Native Plant Society, Oxnard, California, 2016 Advanced Hydric Soils Certificate, Wetland Training Institute, San Diego, California, 2015 CRAM Practitioner: Riverine/Depressional Wetlands, SCCWRP, Costa Mesa, California, 2014 Field Ornithology Certificate, University of California, Riverside Extension, 2014 Flat -tailed Horned Lizard Survey and Handling Certificate, SWPARC, El Centro, California, 2014 Desert Tortoise Survey and Field Techniques Certificate, Desert Tortoise Council, Ridgecrest, California, 2013 Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Survey Certificate, Southern Sierra Research Station, Kern River Preserve, California, 2013 Basic Wetland Delineation Certificate, Wetland Training Institute, San Diego, California, 2012 Professional Affiliations Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP), Member Building Industry Association, Member California Native Plant Society (CNPS), Member The Wildlife Society (TWS), Western, Member Thomas C. Millington We Mcke c Difference IINT E R N A T 1 0 N A L Ashley M. Spencer Years with Michael Baker: 4 Years with Other Firms: 3 Biologist Degrees General Qualifications M.S., 2014, Environmental Studies California State University, Fullerton Mrs. Spencer has 7 years of experience in field research, environmental B.A., 2010, Environmental Science data acquisition, construction monitoring, and regulatory compliance. She Whittier College specializes in conducting habitat assessments, general biological surveys, botanical inventories, pre -construction nesting bird clearance surveys, and Licenses/Certifications construction monitoring for various residential, commercial, and Certified CRAM Practitioner, Riverine/ transportation projects throughout southern California. Mrs. Spencer also specializes in preparing habitat assessment reports, Western Riverside Depressional Wetlands, SCCWRP, County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) compliance California 28 2011 documents, Caltrans Natural Environmental Studies, and biological Certificate, Basic Wetland Delineation, monitoring reports. In addition, she has experience conducting focused Wetland Training Institute, Inc., 2016 surveys for biologically sensitive species including burrowing owl (Athene Certificate, Desert Tortoise Survey and cunicularia), least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), coastal California Field Techniques, Desert Tortoise gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica), California least tern (Sterna Council, 2015 antillarum browni), and sensitive flora pursuant to the protocols established by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Additional Training Fish and Wildlife Service. Arroyo Toad Field Ecology and Survey Experience Methods Workshop, The Wildlife Society Southern California Chapter, 2017 Avenue 50 and 52 Crossing/Eastside Dike Levee Evaluation, Coachella Calf lora Data Collection Workshop, Valley, California. PSA V, LLC. Biologist. Provided support for the Calf lora, 2017 biological survey and report. Michael Baker prepared regional hydrology, hydraulic, and sedimentation analyses for the 51 -square -mile watershed tributary to the Eastside Dike Levee along the Coachella Canal. The project evaluated the condition of the existing levee and identified options for two roadway crossing encroachments across the levee system. Regional hydrology was prepared for this arid region using the HEC -1 program. Flood routing and maximum water surface profiles along the dike were prepared using FLO-2D. The analysis evaluated the dispersion of flows along the dike from the 10 major drainage systems which are tributary to the system. CapRock Warehouse Project, California. City ofFontana. Biologist. Conducted a habitat assessment for the project to characterize existing site conditions and assess the project sites potential to support burrowing owl, San Bernardino kangaroo rat, California gnatcatcher, Santa Ana River woollystar (Eriastrum densifolium ssp. sanctorum) as well as several other special -status plant and wildlife species known to occur in the vicinity of the project site. The proposed project consists of the development of a warehouse, as well as the annexation of adjacent parcels, and portions of the right-of-way for Lytle Creek Road, Sierra Avenue, and the Interstate 15 freeway. Fontana Housing Element. CityofFontana. Biologist. Provided support for the biological survey and report. Jurisdictional Delineation and Operations and Maintenance Training, Hemet, California. Cityof Hemet. Biologist. Provided support for the biological survey and report. Michael Baker conducted a citywide MBA E INTUOM We Mcke c Difference IINT E R N A T 1 0 N A L inventory and delineation of the city's jurisdictionaI drainages and basins to comply with permit requirements. Michael Baker's services included permit compliance analysis, maintenance scheduling, nesting bird clearance surveys, field guide development, and operations and maintenance staff training. La Entrada Specific Plan, Coachella, California. PSA V, LLC. Biologist. Provided support for the biological survey and report. Michael Baker prepared the Delineation of Jurisdictional Waters for the 2,200 -acre La Entrada Specific Plan Project, located in the City of Coachella, California. The La Entrada Specific Plan consists of a master planned residential community will include three village areas with mixed-use community cores, significant sustainability elements, and a robust parks and open space plan. La Entrada Specific Plan - Regulatory, Coachella, California. PSA V, LLC. Biologist. Provided support for the biological survey and report. Michael Baker prepared the delineation of jurisdictional waters for the 2,200 -acre La Entrada Specific Plan Project. The development consists of a master planned residential community that includes three village areas with mixed-use community cores, significant sustainability elements, and a robust parks and open space plan. Michael Baker performed an extensive literature review and conducted multiple field surveys to document baseline conditions and map the extent of jurisdictional features within the boundaries of the project site that could pose a constraint to development. Once jurisdictional features were mapped, Michael Baker quantified project impacts and provided the client with a permitting and mitigation strategy. La Entrada Specific Plan Flood Hazard Mitigation Study, Coachella Valley, California. New West Company. Biologist. Provided support for the biological survey and report. Michael Baker provided flood hazard mitigation planning services for the La Entrada Specific Plan, a master planned residential community on 2,200 - acres within the City of Coachella and its approved Sphere of Influence. Michael Baker completed regional hydrology studies for the 50.6 -square -mile watershed, prepared 1- and 2-dimensional flood routing analyses to supportthe technical studies, and identified the recommended improvements and project mitigation measures. Michael Baker identified a whole fan flood hazard management program in conjunction with a geomorphic assessment and developed the alignment and conceptual design for seven regional channels through the site. Preliminary hydraulics and scour calculations were prepared to evaluate channel types and develop planning level cost estimates. Lytle Creek Levee Repair. CEMEX. Biologist. Provided support for the biological survey and report. Michael Baker is providing biological and regulatory support for repairing a levee in Lytle Creek that was damaged by flood water. Specific efforts include conducting a habitat assessment, focused surveys for SBKR and sensitive plants, a jurisdictional delineation, and the preparation and processing of Wetland Permits and endangered species Individual Take Permits. Renaissance Specific Plan Amendment Area, Rialto, California. Lewis Operating Corporation. Biologist. Conducted and prepared a habitat assessment to document baseline conditions and evaluate the potential of the project site to support any special -status species, including burrowing owl, San Bernardino kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus), and California gnatcatcher. Also prepared a habitat suitability assessment to determine the project site's potential to support Plummer's mariposa lily (Calochortus plummerae), Parry's spineflower (Chorizanthe parryi var. parryi), mesa horkelia (Horkelia cuneate var. puberula), and Robinson's peppergrass (Lepidium virginicum var. robinsonii). Lastly, prepared a burrowing owl relocation plan for the project to relocate burrowing owls to the two temporary conservation areas located within the boundaries of the project site. Once relocated, monitored the burrowing owls within the temporary conservation areas for the 2017 breeding season. The project consisted of the development of the Rialto Municipal Airport and surrounding Ashley M. Spencer We Mcke c Difference IINT E R N A T 1 0 N A L area to a retail center, residential housing ranging from low density to high density, a school, public park, and a business center which includes three warehouse buildings. Previous Work History Orange County Water District 2012-2014 Cal State University Fullerton 2011-2012 Continuing Education/Training Certificate, Desert Tortoise Survey and Field Techniques, Desert Tortoise Council, 2015 Arroyo Toad Field Ecology and Survey Methods Workshop, The Wildlife Society Southern California Chapter, 2017 Calf lora Data Collection Workshop, Calflora, 2017 Computer Skills ArcGIS ArcMap Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Power Point Microsoft Word Ashley M. Spencer Nichole Jordan Davis, RPA Cultural Resources Director Mrs. Jordan Davis is a registered professional archaeologist (#989208) and Professional Affiliations and Service meets the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for prehistoric and historical archeology and the Society for California's Archaeology's professional • Register of Professional qualification standards for Principal Investigator. Mrs. Jordan Davis has 14 years Archaeologists of experience in cultural resources management, including project California Council for the management, personnel management, Native American consultation, archival Promotion of History research, laboratory analysis, ethnographic and historical research, field survey, . Society for American Archaeology prehistoric and historical excavation, laboratory analysis, collections management, and GIS applications. She has experience with cultural and tribal ' Society for California Archaeology cultural resources issues as they relate to the California Environmental Quality International Honor Society Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). She directs the Certifications and Credentials preparation of cultural resources technical studies compliant with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and CEQA, including studies • Section 106 for Experienced documenting research, survey, testing, excavation, monitoring and evaluation Practitioners for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (National Register) and . Section 4(f) for Historic Properties California Register of Historical Resources (California Register). She has worked in California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Polynesia. . CEQA for Advanced Practitioners Team Member since 2015, 11,101111 MA, Applied Anthropology I California State University, East Bay BA, Anthropology I California State University, Sacramento AA, Social Science I Sacramento City College, Sacramento Relevant Project Experience DCM Properties, Weston Subdivision EIR, Task Manager. Managed the preparation of an Extended Phase One archaeological excavation in the City of Encinitas for a DCM Properties proposed development. The project area contains a known National Register -eligible, former floricultural operation and a National Register -eligible archaeological resource. The project requires a records search, field survey, mapping, archaeological excavation, and an integrity assessment of the former floricultural operation. City of Elk Grove, 2015 City of Elk Grove General Plan and EIR, Task Manager. Directed the preparation of the Historic Preservation Ordinance update and existing setting sections for cultural, paleontological, and tribal cultural resources, which will guide how development will impact resources through 2023. Assisted the City with meeting its obligations for Native American consultation under AB 52 and SB 18. The General Plan is a broad framework for planning the future of the City of Elk Grove. Reno Contracting, 78 & Jefferson — Ambulatory Care Facility for Scripps Healthcare ISMND, Task Manager. Managed the preparation of a cultural resource identification study in the City of Oceanside. The project requires a records search, field survey, and background research which will identify cultural resources that the project may impact. City of Santa Clarita, Canyon Country Community Center Project EIR, Task Manager. Directed the preparation of the cultural resources identification and evaluation study summarizing the methods and results of records search, archival research, field survey, Section 106 and AB 52 Native American consultation, and evaluation of one built environment resource for inclusion in the California Register only. The project will affect waters of the United States and must meet the requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, as well as Section 106 of the NHPA. No built environment cultural resources were identified within the APE, and the undertaking was determined to have a finding of no historic properties affected. One built environment resource located within the CEQA project area was recommended not eligible for inclusion in the California Register. CEQA and NEPA recommendations were provided for mitigating effects to archaeological cultural resources and human remains if encountered during project -related construction. City of Berkeley, Hearst Street Fiber Optic Monitoring, Contract Manager. The City of Berkeley proposed a fiber optic line within the West Berkeley Shellmound, a City of Berkeley Historical Landmark Area. In its original condition, the West Berkeley Shellmound was a large, ovate prehistoric mound structure, located only a short distance from the north bank of Strawberry Creek; before the resource was leveled in the 1950s, it was repeatedly disturbed by development. Today, the boundary of the West Berkeley Shellmound is unknown. The City of Berkeley requires archaeological monitoring during ground disturbance within the vicinity of the resource. A preconstruction meeting, archaeological monitoring of ground disturbance within the Historical Landmark Area, and a monitoring report were completed. City of Sacramento, Azores Subdivision EIR, Task Manager. The proposed project will rezone land and prepare it for development. Because the project will impact a historical resource, an EIR was prepared. The existing setting and mitigation measures were prepared for the cultural, paleontological, and tribal cultural resources sections. The project proposes significant and unavoidable impacts to a tribal cultural resource and less than significant impacts to a historical resource with mitigation including, if necessary, an ESA, archaeological monitoring, and data recovery plan. 2 II N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L Kara Palm Environmental Specialist We Mcke c Difference Years with Michael Baker. i Years with Other Firms: 14 Degrees General Qualifications BA, Sociology, 1994, Michigan Ms. Palm has over fifteen years of experience in assisting and managing the State University preparation of environmental documentation in accordance with the CEQA MPA, Natural Resource and NEPA for a variety of projects including mixed-use development, big- Management, 1998, Montana State box retail, infill development, transportation, and alternative energy. University Experience Bridge Point .Bridge Point South Bay 11, LLC. Assistant Project Manager, Michael Baker is providing environmental services for the request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to authorize the proposed redevelopment of an 8.94 -acre industrial site with a new Class -A, LEED-certified, 203,877 -square -foot concrete warehouse/office building. The project site is expected to accommodate light industrial uses such as light manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, and/or the distribution of finished or partially finished goods and materials. Approximately 10,000 square feet will be for office space. The project will include 21 truck loading bays that are 185 feet deep with 14 feet of vertical clearance, required surface vehicle and bicycle parking, and 39,790 square feet of landscaping (10 percent of the project site). All new development will comply with the applicable development standards for the zone. Access to the site will be from both Normandie Avenue and Torrance Boulevard. General on- site operations are expected to occur 24 hours of the day, seven days a week. The project will also include the development of a new, 8 -foot -high precast concrete sound wall constructed along the eastern property line, designed to screen adjacent residences (single-family homes) and mitigate noise during construction and general operation. Grading is to be balanced on-site, with no import or export of soil materials, with an estimated total earthwork volume of roughly 29,000 cubic yards (cy) of cut and an equivalent amount of fill. All utility connections will be to existing infrastructure. Construction is tentatively estimated to begin in July 2018 with a two-month demolition and site clearing phase, followed by 11.5 -months of construction, with an anticipated completion date of January 2019. The Applicant anticipates leasing and building out the entire interior space shortly thereafter. South Vermont Apartments.Joseph Cho. Assistant Project Manage Michael Baker is preparing the environmental documentation for the demolition and removal of existing site improvements and redevelopment of the site with a four -level, 41 -unit apartment building and related parking, landscaping, walls, security, lighting, and utility improvements. Structured parking providing 95 total spaces would be provided in basement and ground levels. Construction is tentatively estimated to commence in March 2019 and to be completed by September 2021. The completed project is estimated to be open for leasing by September 2021. The proposed project requires County approvals of a General Plan Amendment from Light Industrial (IL) to Residential 50, a Zone Change from (M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to R-4 (50)U (Medium Density Multiple Residence), and a Conditional Use Permit. The 0.83 -acre project site is located at 22410 S. Vermont Avenue, in unincorporated territory near West Carson, between W. 223rd St. to the north and W. 228th Street to the south. Eastvale Developer -Funded Plan. City of Eastvale. Assistant Project Manager Michael Baker prepared the environmental documentation for the City of Eastvale Major Development Plan for the South Milliken Distribution Center, which consists of a 273,636 -square -foot warehouse building on a 15.8 -acre site. The project site is designated as Commercial -Retail (CR) and zoned Scenic Highway Commercial (C -P -S) and Manufacturing - Medium (M -M). The proposed project would require a General Plan Amendment to change the use from Commercial Retail (CR) to Light Industrial (LI) as well as a zone change for a portion of the site from Scenic Highway Commercial (C -P -S) to Manufacturing - Medium (M -M). This Initial Study has been prepared pursuant to the California Environmental MBAKERINTL.CaM We Mcke c Difference I N T E R N A T 1 0 N A L Quality Act (CEQA; California Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.) and the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations Sections 15000 et seq.). Laguna Woods Comprehensive General Plan Update, Laguna Woods, California. City of Laguna Woods. Assistant Project Manager. Michael Baker is completing an update to the City of Laguna Woods General Plan. This project consists of a technical, but comprehensive update to each State -required element to comply with 10+ years' worth of changes to State General Plan law. Laguna Woods has a particularly large population of residents who are older than 65, which was a major component of the vulnerability assessment and guided many of the adaptation measures proposed within the city. A large portion of the city is controlled by the homeowner's association that oversees the large retirement community located in the city (formerly Leisure World). Santa Monica High School Campus Plan 2016.Santa Monica -Malibu Unified School Dist... Assistant Project Manage. The Santa Monica -Malibu Unified School District proposes to reconfigure the existing 26 -acre Santa Monica High School (Samohi) campus. The proposed project would be implemented in nine (9) phases and would result in the demolition of approximately 367,567 square feet of existing classroom buildings, and the development of approximately 371,534 square feet of new buildings. Additionally, 33,963 square feet of existing classroom buildings would be renovated and repurposed. The Greek Theater's concrete radial seating area and stage would be renovated as well. The buildout would also result in the construction of approximately 1,123,818 square feet of new parking structures, fields, and other nonacademic facilities on the Samohi campus. Dockweiler. City of Santa Clarita. Assistant Project Manager. Michael Baker is preparing the environmental documentation for the development of a neighborhood of 96 detached single-family homes in a condominium form of ownership, with an on-site recreation center. Construction of the entire project is estimated to occur over an approximately 30 -month month time frame. The proposed grading plan includes 350,000 cubic yards (cy) of cut, 310,000 cy of ill and roughly 40,000 cy of anticipated shrinkage, in a balanced on-site program. Caltech Neurological Sciences Building. City of Pasadena, California. Assistant Project Manager. Michael Baker prepared the new Chen Neuroscience Research Building will consolidate existing biology programs that are currently spread across the Caltech campus into one building. Level one is planned to be the administrative floor and will house the Biology Division offices. In addition to Biology Division office space, there will also be a 150 -seat lecture hall, a large conference room, and smaller meeting rooms on this floor. Basement Level 131 is designed to accommodate lab functions while mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment rooms will be located in Basement Level B2, in addition to research and research support spaces. Levels 2 and 3 consist of lab space as well as the offices and conference rooms to be used by the researchers. Kara Palm Carla R. Dietrich, P.E., PTOE Senior Transportation Engineer General Qualifications Ms. Dietrich is experienced in traffic engineering and transportation planning studies. She has served as a traffic task manager on various projects including conceptual engineering studies, corridor studies, feasibility studies, interchange justification reports, and traffic analysis in support of environmental documents. Ms. Dietrich is knowledgeable in the areas of traffic signalization, safety, complete streets, access management, bicycle and pedestrian design, and context sensitive solutions. Her technical expertise includes crash analysis, traffic simulation, capacity analysis including roundabouts and coordinated signal systems, queuing analysis, and trip generation analysis. Experience MMEEMMENSM Appalachian Corridor H Environmental Impact Statement, Appalachian Highlands Region, Elkins, West Virginia. West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways. Civil Associate. Provided traffic analysis assistance. Michael Baker is preparing the tiered Corridor H Supplemental EIS study for the Appalachian Corridor H, a 100 -mile proposed four -lane highway intended to provide access from Interstate 81 in Northwestern Virginia through the rugged, mountainous terrain of West Virginia's Appalachian Highlands Region. This consisted of a corridor -level study evaluation to determine the environmental and engineering constraints existing along 24 potential alternative corridors (Tier 1) and a follow-on Alignment Selection FEIS (Tier 2). Michael Baker is also providing advanced preliminary engineering on the preferred alignment. Following the 1996 Record of Decision, the WVDOT and FHWA were sued in Federal District and Appeals Courts by a coalition of 13 environmental groups. Michael Baker provided lawsuit support for legal counsel during that period. Now that the project is under construction, Michael Baker is providing environmental monitoring and engineering services. On -Call General Plan Planning and Environmental Support, Riverside County, California. Riverside County. Traffic Engineer. Provided traffic engineering support. Michael Baker has provided on-call general plan support to the County since 2014. Responsibilities include processing General Plan Amendments, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance, zoning code amendments, and climate action plan support. Michael Baker has also completed the County's Fifth Cycle Housing Element Update, as well as a number of General Plan Amendments and CEQA documents. On -Call Transportation Planning Services, Virginia, Virginia Department of Transportation. Traffic Engineer. Provided traffic engineering support. Michael Baker provided transportation planning services for the department's transportation mobility planning division under a four-year on-call services contract. Michael Baker's services included project management, multimodal trail studies, roadway corridor studies, major corridor planning support, traffic studies, environmental investigations, stakeholder coordination, and public involvement. General Engineering Services in accordance with NEPA requirements and PS&E. TexasDepartmentof Transportation. Traffic Engineer. Provided traffic engineering support. BAKERINTL.COM MMEEMMENSM GHG Reduction Measure Workbook. Cityoflndustry. Traffic Engineer. Provided traffic engineering support. Michael Baker is providing contract planning assistance to the City under an annual services contract. Michael Baker staff has been assisting with the processing of entitlements for a wide range of projects including the expansion and renovation of the Puente Hills Mall, the 14700 Nelson Avenue project (two industrial buildings on 11.49 acres), and the Echelon Avenue Commerce Park (seven industrial buildings on 1344 acres). Michael Baker staff is also assisting with the establishment of a housing overlay zone and the formulation of a Climate Action Plan. Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 7 Traffic Signal Modifications. CityofPalm Springs. Traffic Engineer. Responsible for overseeing traffic analysis using Synchro software and traffic study documentation. I-10/Robertson/National Interchange Improvement Project, Los Angeles, California. CityofLos Angeles Traffic Engineer. Provided traffic engineering support. Michael Baker is preparing a feasibility study, project study report -project development support (PSR -PDS), and project approval/environmental document (PA/ED) for the 1-10 Robertson/National Interchange Improvement Project. The project includes planning, preliminary engineering, design, and environmental analyses of a package of improvements to the I-10/Robertson on/off-ramps and arterial streets in the area. The project involves extensive public outreach, extensive right-of-way acquisition, and a large number of utility relocations. The project includes Caltrans District 7 oversight with the client and Culver City serving as key members of the Project Development Team (PDT). Michael Baker prepared the aerial topography survey and existing right-of-way mapping, as well as engineering design, project reports, and environmental analysis. 1-35 Planning and Environmental Linkages Study, Austin, Texas. Texas Department of Transportation. Traffic Engineer. Responsible for traffic analysis. Michael Baker provided preliminary engineering, traffic analysis, modal analysis, and public and stakeholder outreach for the 1-35 Future Transportation Corridor (FTC) Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study undertaken by the client's Austin District and Transportation Planning and Programming Division. The study offered an opportunity to define the purpose of and need for the FTC, determine what specific mode(s) would use the FTC, and identify segments of independent utility that would be the focus on subsequent National Environmental Policy (NEPA) studies. Michael Baker performed traffic demand modeling to evaluate FTC mode choice, evaluated the engineering feasibility of multiple alternatives, and developed environmental constraints mapping and resource technical reports. Michael Baker also developed a public involvement and agency coordination plan, coordinated with multiple stakeholders, and held nine public meetings over a seven month period. Peer review and EIR for warehouse in Bloomington. SanSernardino County. Traffic Engineer. Responsible for the traffic engineering study. Planning and Environmental Master Contract 2016, U.S. 51, Senatobia, Mississippi. MississippiDepartmentof Transportation. Transportation Engineer. Responsible for overseeing the traffic analysis and report. Planning and Environmental Master Contract - 2013.MississippiDepartmentofTransportation. Traffic Engineer. Oversaw traffic analysis and traffic report documentation. Rancho California Road Roundabout Corridor Project, Riverside County, California. Riverside County TransportationDepartment. Transportation Engineer. Participated in project documentation process. Michael Baker is providing environmental and engineering services for four new roundabouts on Rancho California Road, between Butterfield Stage Road and Glenoaks Road. Michael Baker is developing the design for roundabouts at La Serena Way, Calle Contento, Monte de Oro, and Glen Oaks Road. Carla R. Dietrich, P.E., PTOE MMEEMMENSM Rim of the World Active Transportation Plan, California. SANSA 6 (San Bernardino Associated Government). Transportation Engineer. Participated in the traffic engineering project oversight. Michael Baker is preparing the Rim of the World Active Transportation Plan for the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District. The district is an independent park and recreation provider serving the mountain communities of Blue Jay, Crestline, Green Valley Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Rimforest, and Running Springs. The district and its stakeholders recognize the importance of bicycle and pedestrian improvements for advancing community health, improving the environment, increasing public safety, helping kids travel to school, placemaking, and promoting economic development. For the Active Transportation Plan, Michael Baker is responsible for conducting extensive community outreach; assessing existing infrastructure; analyzing transit, traffic, land use, and economic conditions; and developing a plan that includes a vision, goals, and objectives. Continuing Education/Training "Traffic Signal Operation in Coordinated Systems," Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, March 1999 "Context Sensitive Solutions," Bureau of Design, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, April 2003 "Interchange Justification Studies," Ohio Department of Transportation, Columbus, Ohio, October 2005 "Designing Pedestrian Facilities for Accessibility," Federal Highway Administration, State College, Pennsylvania, December 2007 "SIDRA INTERSECTION Training Course", Orlando, Florida, August 2009 "PTV Vissim Introduction", Austin, Texas, March 2015 Presentations Dietrich, Carla R. "Active Allegheny, A Commuter Bicycle, Pedestrian & Complete Streets Transportation Plan for Allegheny County." American Planning Association Pennsylvania Chapter Annual Conference. October 2012 Dietrich, Carla R. "Warner -Garfield Trail Study." Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference. October 2010 Dietrich, Carla R. "PennDOT's Changing- New Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning and Design." American Planning Association Pennsylvania Chapter Annual Conference. October 2006 Dietrich, Carla R. "1-95/ 1-64/ 1-195 Interchange Feasibility Study." Virginia Section of Institute of Transportation Engineers Annual Meeting. June 1999 Seminars/Conferences "Transit Signal Priority Workshop," Connecticut Department of Transportation, Newington, Connecticut, July 2003 "Pedestrian Facilities Users Guide: Providing Safety and Mobility," Federal Highway Administration, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, June 2005 "Designing for Pedestrian Safety," Charlie Zegeer and Michael Ronkin, Lynchburg, Virginia, May 2006 Carla R. Dietrich, P.E., PTOE Computer Skills Adobe Acrobat Professional ArcGIS Bentley MicroStation Engineering Software: CORSIM Simulation Highway Capacity Software (HCS) Microsoft Excel SIDRA SimTraffic Synchro (Trafficware) TEAPAC VISSIM/VISSUM Professional Affiliations Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), 29485 Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS), Inland Empire MMEEMMENSM Carla R. Dietrich, P.E., PTOE ■ZDiM41 1K kiffi Zx.911 Brent Schleck Assistant Environmental Planner Brent Schleck, is an Assistant Environmental Planner with Michael Baker's Long Team Member since 2018 Beach Office. Mr. Schleck has six years of experience assisting in and managing the preparation of environmental documentation in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Endangered Species Act for a variety of federal actions. He has prepared documentation for controversial and environmentally sensitive projects throughout the country including a dune restoration project in Superior, WI, which involved an exhaustive examination of ecological and historical resources; public access infrastructure in coastal Indiana, which involved close coordination with the state coastal zone management and historic preservation offices; and the installation of environmental monitoring equipment in nearshore waters off of Hawaii Island, which involved Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 consultation. In addition, Mr. Schleck's resume includes preparing Biological Evaluations required under the ESA for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which included documenting the environmental baseline and cumulative effects of Hawai'i-based longline fisheries targeting swordfish and bigeye tuna on protected marine species and habitats. Recently, Mr. Schleck has been involved in crafting federal environmental regulations, promulgated under the Marine Mammal Protect Act, such as regulations creating approach buffers around Humpback Whales and Hawaiian spinner dolphins in waters surrounding Hawai'i. This involved organizing, analyzing, and responding to thousands of public comments on proposed controversial regulations, as well as assisting in preparation of regulatory documents such as a final rulemaking and a final Environmental Impact Statement. M.U.P. I Land Use and Environmental Planning I University of Michigan Graduate project I "Ever Green: An enduring system of parks and greenways in Detroit" (Planning Excellence award for Outstanding Student Project - Michigan Association of Planning 2014). B.S. I Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology I Purdue University Previous Work Experience Ocean Associates, Inc., ESA and MMPA Policy Analyst, Honolulu, H1. On contract to NOAA, assisted in all phases of the federal rulemaking process, establishing protections for marine mammals in waters surrounding Hawai'i. This included preparing environmental documentation pursuant to ESA section 7, documenting the potential impacts of federally managed fisheries on protected species, analyzing and responding to public comments, and writing federal regulatory documents. The Baldwin Group, Inc., Environmental Scientist, Chanhassen, MN. On contract to NOAA, completed environmental documentation for complicated and controversial federal actions along Great Lakes coastlines, including coastal construction, coastal public access, and environmental restoration projects. Provided technical assistance to local partners showing how federal data can inform coastal infrastructure planning. I■ZIRMA IWAMiI M,911 The University of Minnesota, Coastal Storms Outreach Coordinator, Chanhassen, MN. Coordinated the NOAA Coastal Storms Program in the Great Lakes region, which sought to improve community resilience to extreme weather by funding green infrastructure improvements, remote sensing data collection, early warning systems, and targeted outreach campaigns across the nine -state Great lakes region. Additionally, assisted with completion of NEPA documentation, such as an Environmental Assessment and Categorical Exclusion memos, for federal actions in the Great Lakes region. Michael Baker International July 19, 2018 P040(R)-2018-060 Page A-1 Education ALAN W. RASPLICKA, P. E., G. E. Vice -President Principal Geotechnical Engineer Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering, California State Polytechnic University Professional History R. T. Frankian & Associates June 1995 to Present Earth Systems Engineering Group, Escondido Project Civil Engineer, January 1994 through June 1995 Geosciences, Inc., Anaheim Project Manager, Part Time October 1992 through June 1995 Action Geotechnical Consultants, Inc., Anaheim Project Civil Engineer, June 1991 through January 1994 Professional Registration California Geotechnical Engineer, No. 2558 California Registered Civil Engineer, No. 53575 Training & Certifications OSHA 40 -Hour Hazardous Waste Operations Numerous annual refresher courses Unexploded Ordnance Training 8 Hour Lead Awareness Training DPIC Contract Review and Revision Cone Penetration Testing Short Course Colorado State University Building on Expansive and Collapsing Soils Slope Indicator Inclinometer Training Virginia Polytechnic Institute Slope Stability Seminar Deep Foundation Institute Soil Mixing Specialty Seminar 2006 Deep Foundation Institute Deep Foundations Seminar 2006 University of Wisconsin Slope Stability and Landslide Seminar Environmental Data Resources Due Diligence Seminars Michael Baker International July 19, 2018 P040(R)-2018-060 Page A-2 Awards, Publications, Presentations CGEA 2001 Outstanding Project of the Year Cal Poly Pomona Civil Engineering Senior Project Judge (2008) Co-author: "Stabilization of a Portion of the Honby Landslide, Using a Multi -Directional Approach" in ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 126 Geotechnical Engineering for Transportation Projects, 2004 Presenter at ASCE Geo -Trans 2004, Los Angeles, California Experience Mr. Rasplicka has over twenty-six years of experience in the field of geotechnical and environmental engineering. His experience includes field and laboratory work, field supervision, and environmental and geotechnical investigations. Mr. Rasplicka has performed geotechnical investigations and provided grading and foundation recommendations for many projects, including shopping centers, industrial centers, residences, apartments, office buildings, bridges, aqueducts, and critical facilities, including medical buildings, schools, and fire stations. He has also investigated several distressed residences, apartment buildings, condominiums, slopes, and shopping centers. He has provided expert witness services for distressed residences, expansive soils, retaining walls, gross slope stability, and surficial stability. Mr. Rasplicka's field experience has included construction inspection for hillside grading operations, compacted earth fills, excavations, pile driving, soil cement bank protection, vibratory stone columns, and slope repair. He has provided recommendations or evaluated data associated with liquefaction, critical facilities, expansive soils, ground shaking, slope stability, geogrid reinforced slopes, retaining walls, MSE retaining walls, shallow foundations, deep foundations, dewatering, pile driving, compaction grouting, slope inclinometers, settlement monitoring, evaluation of Gamma logging for CIDH pile integrity, evaluation of wave equation analysis for pile capacity, soil cement construction, surface water infiltration, Environmental Impact Reports, and Phase I Environmental Assessments. Mr. Rasplicka has performed peer review of geotechnical reports performed by other geotechnical consultants and also regulatory review of geotechnical reports for the City of Santa Clarita. Mr. Rasplicka has performed geotechnical safety hazard evaluations for several single-family residences for the City of Santa Clarita from conditions resulting from the 2005 rainy season. Michael Baker International July 19, 2018 P040(R)-2018-060 Page A-3 Education TIMOTHY P. LATIOLAIT, R. G., C. E. G. Principal Engineering Geologist Bachelor of Science, Geology, University of California at Los Angeles (1975) Professional History R. T. Frankian & Associates, Principal Engineering Geologist 1997 to Present EMCON, Principal Engineering Geologist 1992 - 1994; 1996 - 1997 LAW/Crandall, Inc., Principal Engineering Geologist 1994- 1996 LeRoy Crandall and Associates, Principal Engineering Geologist 1984- 1992 Geotechnical Consultants, Inc., Engineering Geologist 1980-1984 Geolabs-Westlake Village, Inc., Staff Geologist 1976- 1980 Professional Registration Registered Geologist, State of California, No. 3749 Certified Engineering Geologist, State of California, No. 1140 Experience Mr. Latiolait is a registered geologist and certified engineering geologist with over 41 years of professional experience as an engineering geologist in California. He coordinates the activities of project geologists and other staff specialists and provides personnel management, budget control, and project coordination. Mr. Latiolait has been involved in projects in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Mateo, Monterey, Santa Clara, Sacramento and Yuba counties. He has worked on and directed numerous engineering geologic investigations encompassing site feasibility studies, hydrogeologic characterizations, and geologic Michael Baker International July 19, 2018 P040(R)-2018-060 Page A-4 hazard identification. Mr. Latiolait has spent the last 19 years as a principal/supervising geologist directing engineering geologic projects. He has been responsible for project budgeting, planning, overseeing field work, geologic data evaluation, and final interpretation and report content. Selected Project Experience Project engineering geologist for geologic and hydrogeologic studies for the North Outfall Replacement Sewer, an 8 -mile long sewer tunnel in Los Angeles and Culver City, California. Responsibilities included data evaluation, preparation of technical sections of the report, preparation of geologic maps and cross sections, presentation of findings before a technical advisory board, and coordination of oversight activities with staff geologists and engineers during tunnel construction. Project engineering geologist for evaluation of the Azusa Quarry within Fish Canyon, Azusa, California. The work was undertaken to evaluate the excavation characteristics of the on-site igneous and metamorphic rock units, and to develop recommendations for excavating stable quarry slopes. Responsibilities included: developing an exploration program, supervision of staff geologists during geologic field mapping, analysis of geologic structural data, analysis of the results of a seismic refraction survey, and report preparation. Principal engineering geologist during numerous geologic and slope stability studies at Peter J. Pitchess Honor Rancho, Castaic, California from 1985 through 1991. Projects included five fault rupture hazard studies and numerous geologic/geotechnical investigations for various jail facilities. Duties included geologic mapping, detailed geologic logging of exploratory trenches, down -hole geologic logging of exploratory borings, data evaluation, preparation of technical sections of the report, preparation of geologic maps and cross sections. Supervised fault rupture hazard investigations at Los Angeles Southwest College, Los Angeles, California, for expansion of the main building, the technical center, and the fitness center building on the campus. Duties included developing an exploration program, oversight of project and staff geologists, data evaluation, and review of technical reports. Additional responsibilities entailed technical presentations at a meeting of the Los Angeles Community College District and at a public hearing. Project manager and principal engineering geologist for an investigation of a large active landslide at the Savage Canyon Landfill in Whittier, California. Duties included developing an exploration program, oversight of project and staff geologists, geologic mapping, logging of exploratory trenches, and technical review of the final report. Michael Baker International July 19, 2018 P040(R)-2018-060 Page A-5 Project geologist for a study to evaluate potential fault rupture hazard at Lopez Canyon Landfill, Los Angeles, California. Duties included detailed geologic logging of several hundred feet of exploratory trenches. During the logging fault rupture from the 1971 San Fernando earthquake was identified and logged in an exploratory trench. Project geologist for site feasibility studies for a proposed ash repository landfill in Pico Canyon, Los Angeles County, California. Duties included geologic mapping and preparation of the technical report. Principal engineering geologist for a geotechnical investigation for the proposed Elsmere Canyon Landfill, in Santa Clarita, California. Duties included developing an exploration program, oversight of project and staff geologists, geologic mapping, down -hole logging of exploratory borings, preparation of geologic maps and cross sections, and technical review of the final report. Publications Latiolait, T.P., Escandon, R.F., Hammock, A.K., and Farrell, K.G., 1992, "North Outfall Replacement Sewer (NORS) Tunnel," in Pipkin, B.W., and Proctor, R.J., Engineering Geology Practice in Southern California, Association of Engineering Geologists, Southern California Section, Special Publication No.4, Star Publishing Company, pp.735-747. Michael Baker