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Agenda Item: 6
1. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: A,1 A11�44-1)
DATE: November 23, 2021
SUBJECT: VIA PRINCESSA PARK MASTER PLAN AND ACCESS STUDIES,
PROJECT P3033 - AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Damon Letz
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Award the design contract to Psomas for the Via Princessa Park Master Plan and Access
Studies, Project P3033, in the amount of $954,474 and authorize a contingency in the amount
of $143,171, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,097,645.
2. Appropriate Municipal Program funds in the amount of $1,500,000 from the Measure W
Fund (Fund 271) to expenditure account P3033271-516101.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clarita (City) owns approximately 33 acres of property along the south bank of
the Santa Clara River, east of Whites Canyon Road and north of Via Princessa. The site was
identified in the City's 2008 Park Master Plan as a potential future park site location and is
currently identified in the Building and Creating Community theme of the City's 2025 Strategic
Plan.
The overall project site is located within the Canyon Country community and is comprised of
five total parcels. Three undeveloped parcels are located north of the existing Southern
California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA/Metrolink) tracks that run east to west through the
site. The remaining two parcels are located south of the railroad tracks and contain an existing
parking lot and restroom building. The improvements were constructed by the City in 1994 and
2008, respectively, to serve the existing Via Princessa Metrolink Station.
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The scope of the project includes engineering and landscape design services required to evaluate
and select critical project components, such as vehicle and pedestrian access to the site, preparing
data and exhibits for the Measure W application, providing exhibits for the California
Environmental Quality Act, and furnishing master planning services for the development of the
future park. The overall project is consistent with the City's 2025 goal of working toward the
stormwater infiltration requirements outlined in the Upper Santa Clara River Enhanced
Watershed Management Program.
On August 30, 2021, the Request for Proposal (RFP) was published for the Via Princessa Park
project. A total of three proposals were received by the City and are listed below based on the
score of their proposal:
Rank Company Score Location
1. Psomas 91 Santa Clarita, CA
2. MNS Engineers, Inc. 86 Westlake Village, CA
3. Huitt-Zollars 81 Thousand Oaks, CA
The proposals were evaluated by staff from the City's Engineering Services, Capital
Improvement Projects, Parks, and Environmental Services divisions. Staff evaluated the
proposals based on responsiveness to the RFP, qualifications and design experience, proposed
methodology, ability to meet the scope of work, project approach, and references. As part of the
staff evaluation process, all three consultants were invited to interview.
Based on their design experience, project approach, and interview discussions, staff recommends
awarding the contract to Psomas. Psomas demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the project's
complexities and needs, and provided a detailed scope of work and a design team with extensive
experience with similar projects. Psomas also presented ideas that clearly represented the vision
of the City for the park master plan and overall site layout and provided project scheduling that
meets the City's requested milestones.
The requested design contingency will cover the cost of unforeseen design constraints and
additional work required by other permitting agencies during the development of the park master
plan.
The additional requested budget will cover costs associated with the SCRRA/Metrolink railroad
facility such as railroad safety flagging, SCRRA right of entry fees, Metrolink conceptual review
fees, and modifications to the existing Metro and Metrolink license agreements. The additional
budget will also cover costs for staff time and a portion of the anticipated environmental
mitigation fees.
California Government Code 4526 prescribes selection of architectural and engineering services
to be based on demonstrated competence and professional qualifications necessary for the
satisfactory performance of the services required and does not authorize the selection of
professional architect and engineering services based on cost. City staff was able to reach an
agreement with Psomas at a fair and reasonable price.
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ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of the recommended actions, adequate funds will be available in expenditure
account P3033271-516101 (Measure W Fund) to support the recommended contract.
ATTACHMENTS
Location Map
Psomas Proposal (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
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Balancing the Natural and Built Environment
September 30, 2021
Danielle Marquez
City of Santa Clarita
Suite 120
ATTN: Purchasing
23920 Valencia Boulevard
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Subject: Proposal for Via Princessa Park #CIP-21-22-07
Dear Ms. Marquez:
Psomas is part of the Santa Clarita Community. Almost all of our staff in our Valencia office live in Santa
Clarita. Most of them were born and raised here, and are now raising their own families here. This
community means the world to us, and each of us have a vested interest in wanting to always make Santa
Clarita abetter place to live (if that's even possible). Being involved in projects like Via Princessa Park give
us a great opportunity to contribute to that end. I can say without trepidation that you will not find a more
committed and motivated consultant when it comes to working with Psomas in Santa Clarita.
We are ecstatic to see the Via Princessa Park project come to life! For several years now we have known
of the City's desire to develop a park at a location which once was known as "Site X." We were even able to
contribute to the requisite access studies. Now it is a multifaceted reality!
Psomas is exactly the right consultant to master plan and design Via Princessa Park. We are experts in
park project design, design of complex storm water projects, and the integration of these vital recreation
and infrastructure needs. We have delivered for the City of Santa Clarita with Central Park (including the
Saugus High School Shooting Memorial), and the Canyon Country Community Center Storm Water Project.
Our technical prowess also includes expertise in complex grading and drainage, roadway, and utility design
- all critical skills for delivering the Via Princessa Park project.
What differentiates Psomas from other firms is our ability to prime and lead complex site improvement
projects. We are experts in managing multi -disciplined design teams. For Via Princessa Park, we recognize
first and foremost that a comprehensive team of true experts in their field will be required to get the job
done. Further, we recognize the need to bring on partners who have both experience with the City and
experience with this particular site. Thus, we have included RailPros, Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering
(PACE), and Pacific Coast Land Design (PCLD) on our team to execute rail engineering, regional storm water,
and landscape architecture efforts respectively. As you'll read in the following pages, these core consultants
will be joined by a bevy of seasoned experts to complete other important roles on the team.
27220 Turnberry Lane
Suite 190
Valencia, CA 91355
Tel 661.219.6000
www.Psomas.com
Psomas successfully manages multi -disciplinary teams of consultants, provides quality control over the
entire project, assists with planning, processes permits and approvals with applicable agencies, and provides
comprehensive construction administration oversight during construction and project closeout.
Our proven strategy for successful project delivery effectively utilizes our available resources and expertise.
Through our diverse park project experience, we understand the complexity of building stakeholder
consensus. The City must oversee a complex outreach and design process to satisfy the community and
the various jurisdictional layers (internal and external) essential to the operation and maintenance of
Via Princessa Park as well as a new storm water infrastructure component. The team we have assembled
is well -versed in this type of effort and will work closely with the City to successfully start construction
in June 2025 and complete the project within the budget and construction schedule to be established.
Psomas will be an active component of the Project Development Team and will serve as an extension of the
city's staff.
Psomas recognizes that the success of a project depends heavily on team capabilities, communication, and
most of all, an effective Project Manager. Jeremy Johnson is designated as our Project Manager. Jeremy
is based out of our Valencia office and has over 18 years of extensive experience in the management and
design of complex, multi -faceted projects. He will be supported by expert technical professionals for the
planning, design, and document delivery, ensuring that the appropriate talent and physical resources are
committed to the project.
We thank you for this opportunity to submit our qualifications and hope you find our team, expertise, and
skill sets are the differences that make the Psomas Team the best choice to successfully complete the
Via Princessa Park project. I, Jeff Chess, will be actively involved in providing oversight for the strategic
planning of this project, and as a Vice President with Psomas, I have the legal authority to negotiate and
execute any documents required to conduct the business of the corporation. Should you have any questions
about this proposal, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Principal in Charge
Jeff Chess, PE, ENV SP
213.223.1491
jchess@psomas.com
Sincerely,
P S O M A S
Jeff Chess, PE, ENV SP, QSD
Principal/Vice President
Jeremy Johnson, PE, QSD/QSP, ENV SP
Project Manager
TABLE OF CONTENTS
mIntroduction 1
Qualifications of Firm and Assigned Staff 25
Work Statement 67
Schedule 81
Total Cost separate document
Subconsultants 85
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Introduction
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Company Background
Dedicated to balancing the natural and built environment, PSOMAS
Psomas provides sustainably engineered solutions to public
and private clients. Founded in 1946, Psomas has a rich history
of providing civil engineering design services assisting our WAWVA4
clients create value and deliver complex projects. 1946-2021
Our core strength is our multi -disciplined team of experts with top-notch staff who
produce award -winning projects for our clients through innovation, creativity, and
cutting -edge technical expertise.
Recreation and Parks Expertise
Recreational open space is a critical element of all
communities. Our design expertise includes projects
ranging from small civic and large-scale regional parks
to sports parks and golf courses. We excel at coordinating
and managing multi -disciplined teams involved in park
development to confirm that our clients' projects fulfill
community expectations both as a prime or subconsultant.
We help cities and municipalities create destination
locations with a full compliment of services from
entitlements, master planning, and comprehensive
engineering design and surveying capabilities. Our civil
engineering park design started 30 years ago with the
master planning of the Playa Vista neighborhood; Psomas
provided civil design for many of the area's parks including soccer fields and
recreation areas. Our experience includes many of the Proposition 0 projects, such as
the South Los Angeles Wetland Park, which included park creation and renovation.
Psomas has a history of providing civil design and survey services on park projects
such as Bakersfield Sports Village, Edward Vincent Jr. Park, and Canyon Country
Community Center (C4) Regional Storm Water Infiltration System.
Local Firm
Since 2000, Psomas has been providing civil engineering consulting services to the
City of Santa Clarita and surrounding communities. Less than a 10—minute drive
to City Hall, Psomas has been instrumental in the delivery of many local master
planned developments and City projects.
Project Understanding and Work Approach
We are excited to have the opportunity to propose on the Via Princessa Park project.
We understand the city's objectives include:
Begin construction of Via Princessa Park by June of 2025
Develop the Via Princessa Park Master Plan. Desired park elements include
three multi -purpose fields, field lighting, shade components, an optional play
The Via Princessa Park structure, and an educational element component
Project integrates three 0, Complete the Measure W Feasibility Study and application by May of 2022
major program elements P, Complete the engineering studies evaluating critical project components
including bank lining, pedestrian and vehicle access, and a Honby Creek
crossing solution
0� Investigation of construction and design phasing opportunities to secure the
2025 construction start date
40 Secure all required approvals associated with the rail crossing component
including Southern California Regional Rail Authority/Metrolink and the
Storm Water California Public Utilities Commission
Evaluate achieving sustainability certification through LEED, Sites, Envision,
or another recognized standard, and pursue certification if feasible and cost
effective
10 ro, We see the project as an integration of three major program elements:
It's a Regional Storm Water Project
It's a Park Creation Project
Parks It's a Rail Crossing/Access Project
Via Princessa Park, with its components, can and should be a beacon of civil
4 engineering excellence, serving as an example of providing vital community
= amenities and infrastructure obligations on access challenged land. The completed
project will receive awards and be highly publicized. Opportunities to add value and
instigate growth include:
- Fulfilling a regional water quality obligation with use of grant funding
Rai I Creating a new park in an area of Santa Clarita where park space is
relatively precious
0� Creating an access node that could lay groundwork for future development
(recreational and otherwise) along this section of the Santa Clara River
� Integrating recreation, storm water, and transportation infrastructure
D� Coalescing of multiple engineering design disciplines — Rail, H&H, regional
storm water quality, land development
The RFP has thoroughly detailed the tasks to be performed. In this section we
document our team's approach to completing the tasks in a complete manner.
The Dream Team
At Psomas, we are experts in building and managing
multi -disciplined teams. Understanding that the
project is multi -faceted and requiring multiple
engineering skillsets, we recognize the need to
assemble the best team.
Our team includes a core of consultants who are
experts in their discipline, have performed similar
work for the City of Santa Clarita, have successfully
completed projects together, and have already
contributed to the pre -design activities performed on
the Via Princessa Park site. Our core team includes the
following consultants:
Firm
Role
Prime Consultant,
Project Coordination and
Psomas
Management,
Civil Engineering, and
Surveying
Rail Pros
Rail Engineering
Regional Storm water
PACE
and Bank Protection
Engineering
Pacific Coast Land
Landscape Architect and
Design
Master Plan Co -Lead
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role players:
Firm
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Anil Verma
Associates
Architect, Electrical
Engineer
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Geotechnical
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Project Management
Psomas will provide overall project management.
We shall form a Project Development Team (PDT)
which will include our core consultants and
appropriate City representatives. The PDT shall
meet on a regular monthly schedule with additional
special (discipline or event -specific) meetings as
needed. Psomas shall be the main point of contact
for the city to and shall ensure proper dissemination
Psomas team meetings
of information, and foster action by any of the PDT
members where needed. Psomas shall provide monthly progress reporting to include
actions completed, schedule updates, and information needed. Our actions will always
support our key project management objectives:
► Manage activities and communications of the PDT including meeting agendas
and minutes
► Drive the schedule
► Coordinate, conduct, administrate, and keep records for all project meetings
and decisions
► Coordinate all consultant activities
This is a complex project, and fortunately, for the most part, our expert Dream Team will
have the ability to manage their specific activities independently. Psomas' main focus will
be coordination of the players.
Master Planning and Outreach
Creating a park is absolutely a 100% "feel good" enterprise. A park is a vital community
recreational resource. It's not always easy to get all stakeholders to readily agree on the
exact park program, but through the right outreach process consensus can be reached to
develop a suitable and appropriate Master Plan. Through completing numerous similar
projects we recognize that outreach is paramount. Stakeholders can include, among
others, the community, jurisdictional agencies, elected officials, and departments within
the city. Psomas is well -versed in working with ALL stakeholders to ensure the right
balance of considered program elements are brought into the project, communicated
properly, and ultimately backed by the decision makers.
Our experience with the City of Santa Clarita has determined our preference for
the city personnel to be the face of stakeholder negotiation, with the consultant to
provide technical support. We know that City staff can never get enough assistance in
getting through this phase of the project. We partner with you and endeavor to become
an extension of your staff providing exceptional technical and presentation expertise
as needed.
Stakeholder wishes are only part of the equation. Engineering feasibility must be
investigated early in the master planning outreach process, and enough must be known
of the site constraints so that precious time and effort is not expended investigating
infeasible program elements. In our project schedule we propose to start the requested
project studies and investigations on day one. We will work closely with all the
investigation role players on our team to prioritize collection of critical data and report it
to the design personnel as it becomes available.
We envision that the park will be master planned through an iterative process
starting with analysis of existing conditions, followed by numerous concept plans
to be reviewed by the PDT and City stakeholders, then narrowed to three strong
concepts to be explored through stakeholder and public engagement. Illustrations
and 3D renderings will be provided to help convey the design concepts to diverse
stakeholders.
The figure below illustrates how our team's ideas would be communicated during the
master planning outreach process, and also gives some idea of how we see the flow of
amenities based on our current knowledge.
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Some park elements likely to be included in the design process include:
► Grade separation between the park and railroad with a landscaped berm north
of the railroad tracks which will face the park toward the Santa Clara River
and improve the park experience for visitors
► Low water -use planting palettes featuring native and adaptive plants
in addition to riparian plants for use in man-made wetlands and storm
water features
► Manufactured wetlands and storm water features that will double as
recreation areas with boulders to climb and boardwalks to cross for dynamic
visitor experiences
► Shade structures over
play areas and in areas
of high concentration
of visitors. Shade
structures may be
designed as way -
finding elements with
vibrant colors and
unique shapes
Sample renderings may help convey design concepts
► Public art in key areas to help draw visitors through the park
► Way -finding and trailheads at the main entry point guiding visitors to
playfields and unique experiences within the park
► Bike and walking trails through the athletic fields, playgrounds, storm water
features and the natural riverbed
► Installation of at least three multi -purpose fields with field lighting for
evening sports
The critical path for the master plan involves having a concept finalized for
inclusion in the Measure W application. Finalizing approval of the master plan
may go beyond May 2022, but the concept will be vetted and selected by the city
commensurate with the application.
Schedule and Project Phasing
While we know that construction MUST begin by June 2025, we won't know the
precise critical path for the design elements and construction until requisite studies
are completed and access options are selected. 2025 seems like a long way off now
but, as shown in our project schedule on page 81, there is a great deal of effort that
must take place between now and then, and there is no time to waste.
We see opportunities to stay on schedule and even expedite the items we control,
specifically with regard to data collection and execution of studies.
As mentioned, studies begin on day one including:
► Collection of record data and engagement with utility purveyors and agencies
► Topographic and boundary survey
► Potholing and drone data collection
► Geotechnical investigation
Data collection and review can often be a perfunctory process (and a waiting game --
especially when it comes to field data), but as designers we can proactively hone in
on key data relatively early. As an example, we may ask our geotechnical engineer to
provide preliminary recommendations on slope stability for the access road prior to
completing their full investigation and report, which may help us define a number
of constraints in the design scenarios. Taking advantage of data points like this can
hasten the outcome of the master plan and design -alternative investigations.
We plan to carry out data collection in this fashion.
With regard to design and construction phasing, one issue that clearly needs
attention throughout the completion of the studies and design phases is construction
access to the site. Simply staging in the parking lot and managing the construction
from this site will not be feasible. Vehicles and materials going to and from the site
will be severely limited without adequate access to the site. This circumstance can
clearly effect the outcome of the access alternatives studies, and may precipitate a
"Phase 0" construction of the access road. Then there's the question of the very first
excavator that must be placed on site to build the access road! The railroad is a huge
barrier and will require creative thinking by the whole team to minimize trips across
the tracks. It should also be noted here that balancing the earthwork is critical for
this site as even after suitable construction access is established, import/export
hauling will be incredibly challenging.
The Psomas team will prepare a PS&E Package, and perhaps multiple packages, based
on the final master plan, selected access options, and thoughtful phasing.
Regional Water Quality and Bank Protection Design
The team includes PACE who, as the City's consultant, completed the investigation to
date for the regional water quality component. As such, PACE is an obvious inclusion,
and has provided the following approach.
Sample infiltration system (image from mwmo.org)
BMP Approach
For the past three years, the City of Santa Clarita and PACE have
been evaluating the feasibility of the Via Princessa Park Site
for the implementation of a Regional Storm Water Infiltration
BMP to help meet the requirements of the National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. The Via Princessa Park Site
was one of the locations identified within the Upper Santa Clara
River Watershed Management Group's (USCRWMG) Enhanced
Watershed Management Plan (EWMP), and the City has since
determined to be a viable site based on preliminary evaluation,
including geotechnical investigation, Phase I Investigation, and
hydrological watershed analysis.
The primary objective of the Via Princessa Regional BMP Infiltration Facility is to
reduce the flow and pollutant load during dry and wet weather events to minimize
adverse water quality impacts to the Santa Clara River. The priority pollutants
specific to the Upper Santa Clara River identified in the EWMP for wet -weather flow
are zinc and E. coli, and, for dry -weather flow, is E. coli. The facility will also provide
the added benefits of facilitating flood control and water supply augmentation.
The BMP facility will meet these objectives by capturing the dry and wet weather
flow within underground storage basins and infiltrating the stored water into the
underlying aquifer. A hydrodynamic separator will serve as pretreatment to remove
trash and debris. The infiltration process further treats the captured storm water
through filtration and in -situ biological soil treatment.
Proper Design of Regional Infiltration BMP Helps City Meet EWMP
Compliance Goal While Providing Opportunity for Collaboration
on Groundwater Recharge for the Sustainable Groundwater
Management Act (SGMA)
Upon starting the BMP design, PACE, under contract for the Measure W Feasibility
Study, will have already provided the conceptual design of the preferred BMP
selected by the City. The PACE team will seamlessly continue the design effort.
Based on the preliminary data and studies, the site is very favorable to subsurface
infiltration; however, some of the challenges include:
► Determining the proper infiltration rate due to the highly porous subsurface
► Maximizing facility storage volume while minimizing construction cost
► Minimizing maintenance but providing adequate access for proper
maintenance activities
The BMP will be designed to store and infiltrate a minimum of 35 acre-feet, the
calculated 85% storm flow volume within the Via Princessa watershed drainage area.
The preliminary geotechnical investigation indicated that the infiltration rate for the
west side of Honby Creek, where the BMP is proposed to be constructed, ranges from
33 in/hr to over 150 in/hr. This range of infiltration rates requires a much smaller
storage volume than original estimates, which, in turn, reduces the project's cost.
However, an additional minimum volume should be constructed in case the
infiltration rate reduces due to sediment or biological plugging/fouling. The most
cost-effective BMP design will incorporate an underground infiltration gallery
consisting of pre -manufactured, perforated, corrugated metal pipes (CMP).
With the high infiltration rates and over five acres of subsurface area, the site has
a much higher BMP storage capacity than originally estimated. Hence, there may
be opportunities to collaborate with Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency or other
stakeholders within the Santa Clarita Valley — Groundwater Sustainability Agencies
(SCV-GMA) to use the BMP for groundwater recharge as part of SGMA. With the high
infiltration rates, the BMP can be designed to allow for additional storage capacity
and receive additional flows, such as excess imported State Water.
With the additional storage capacity, the City could advance toward meeting both the
EWMP and SGMA goals within a single facility.
Understanding Jurisdictional and Permitting Requirements
Minimizes Delays in Diversion Structure Design
Preliminarily, there are two main concepts to divert the wet and dry -weather flow
to the BMP: (1) install a diversion structure within the LACFCD box culvert upstream
of Honby Creek, and (2) install a diversion structure in Honby Creek itself. There are
challenges to the diversion structure design in either concept.
For diversion structure design within LACFCD box culvert (Concept 1),
the challenges are:
► Obtaining approval from LACFCD for modification of the existing box culvert
► Obtaining approval to install the diversion line under the railroad tracks (via
jack and bore)
For diversion structure design within Honby Creek (Concept 2), the challenges are:
► Jurisdictional permitting and approval for installation within the ditch, which
may be considered jurisdictional water and/or riparian habitat
► Ensuring access for operation and maintenance of the structure
► Incorporating the diversion structure into the park design
For the Diversion Structure Concept 1, PACE will work closely with LACFCD to obtain
conceptual approval. LACFCD has an estimated 20-week review timeframe, making
this one of the critical path items if Concept 1 is selected. PACE will also work with
our team's Railroad Consultant and Southern California Regional Rail Authority
(SCRRA)/ Metrolink to determine the design requirements for installation of the
diversion line under the existing railroad tracks. The diversion line installation
approach should likely be the jack and bore technique to minimize disruption to the
rail line.
For the Diversion Structure Concept 2, PACE will work closely with our team's
environmental liaison and the city's CEQA Consultant to identify regulatory
requirements to construct within Honby Creek. Similarly, the Psomas and Pacific
Coast Land Design will coordinate to incorporate the structure into the park's design
while allowing for access and maintenance.
Optional Constructed Wetland Design Provides Nature -Based Water
Quality Treatment While Leveraging Measure W Funds
If the Regional BMP system stands alone, the construction and implementation goal
is to utilize the most cost-effective method to divert the flow from Honby Creek
to the underground infiltration BMP gallery. However, by incorporating the BMP
as part of the proposed Via Princessa Park, there are opportunities to utilize the
BMP to further enhance the park and to leverage Measure W Funding for the park
improvements. Park components that help capture and treat storm water can be
funded through Measure W. One park component concept is to design a constructed
wetland that serves as one of the park's focal points and functions as a nature -based,
water quality treatment train to treat dry -weather flow.
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The wetlands can provide a natural setting with trails and aesthetic water features
where visitors can stroll along the wetland area with the proper design. Signage
can provide educational material to inform the public of the wetland habitat,
water quality treatment, and storm water capture occurring within the park, thus
furthering public outreach and providing community investment benefits. All of
these benefits are criteria scored by the Safe, Clean Water Steering Committee when
determining which project to fund and the amount of funding allocation.
PACE is known for its ability to emulate natural systems, such as naturalized
stream corridors with engineered rock, constructed wetlands, and man-made
lake/pond ecosystems. The design approach assesses the natural environment and
man-made conditions to balance human use and natural habitat. Therefore, the
team understands a typical wetland design will not work in the and environment
of Southern California. PACE's experience designing natural BMPs, such as stream
corridors, bioswales, and wetlands in arid climates, will help avoid the pitfalls of
traditional constructed wetland design approaches. The design will account for
typical design elements, such as retention time, pond depth, flow velocity, wetland
circulation, and plant palette selection, but also high flow bypass, stream bank
stabilization, wetland maintenance, and vector control. Collaboration will take
place with the Psomas Pacific Coast Land Design to ensure design consistency and
cohesiveness.
Bank Protection Approach
The proposed Via Princessa Park will be bordered by the Santa Clara River on the
North, where portions of the north boundary will be within the River's floodplain. To
protect the proposed park from future erosion, the River will require some form of
bank protection.
With over 20 years of hydraulic analysis and bank protection design experience along
the Santa Clara River, PACE has intimate knowledge of bank protection and erosion
control requirements along the River's reaches. This experience will help determine
the ideal location for the Via Princessa Park proposed bank protection, maximizing
the project area while minimizing or avoiding impacts to the Santa Clara River
corridor.
Based on previous hydraulic modeling experience along Reach 7 of the Santa Clara
River, PACE knows first-hand that this reach of the River is very constrained in
terms of hydraulic capacity and is very sensitive to impacts caused by changes in the
River cross-section. Furthermore, there are several existing flood control facilities
along this stretch of the River, owned and maintained by Los Angeles County Public
Works (LACPW), so maintaining adequate capacity along the River for these facilities
is paramount. Therefore, PACE's approach is to use the recently updated FEMA
too -year floodplain to guide the bank protection alignment. By doing so, the bank
protection can be designed to provide flood and erosion protection against the 100-
year storm event (Q100) and allow the LACPW capital storm event (Q-Cap) to inundate
the park site.
This approach will minimize changes to the FEMA base flood elevations, thus
eliminating the need for a map revision (CLOMR/LOMR) if the changes are less than
one foot. More importantly, it does not impact the water surface elevations based on
the LACPW capital storm, which is key in maintaining the current freeboard along
the existing flood control facilities.
Initial Bank Protection Alignment Evaluation Maximizes Developable
Park Area
PACE will provide recommendations and develop the initial alignment(s) for
the flood/erosion protection system along the southerly bank of the Santa Clara
River, adjacent to the Via Princessa Park. A minimum of three alignments shall be
developed based upon the proposed land -use requirements and hydraulic constraints
in order to determine the maximum area available for the proposed park site. The
horizontal bank protection alignment and estimated construction limits will be
compared to the current limits of environmentally sensitive/jurisdictional areas to
evaluate the impacts created by the bank alignment and determine which alignment
provides maximum developable area while minimizing/avoiding impacts to
critical areas.
Hydraulic Modeling (Q100 and Qcap) of Bank Protection Minimizes
Impacts on Existing LACPW/ LACFCD Facilities
PACE will prepare hydraulic models for each proposed bank protection alignments
to determine the bank configuration and geometry, specifically the bank top and toe
elevations for each proposed alignment. The proposed condition hydraulic models
shall be prepared using the existing condition hydraulic models provided by the City
of Santa Clarita, which are based on the models obtained from FEMA for the recent
FEMA flood insurance rate map update on June 2, 2021. Results of the existing and
proposed condition hydraulic models shall be compared to determine if the proposed
bank alignments create impacts to the FEMA base flood (100-year) elevations shown
on the recently approved flood insurance rate map panels.
PACE will also analyze the study reach to establish the water surface elevations along
the River based on the LACPW Capital Flood event (Qcap) with the proposed bank
protection alignment(s) in place. The existing condition model obtained from the City
shall be modified to include the LACPW Capital Flood flows to establish the existing
condition water surface elevations. A comparison of existing and proposed condition
water surface elevations shall be prepared to determine changes in water surface for
the LACPW Capital Flood event.
Since there are several LACPW/LACFCD facilities located in the vicinity of the Via
Princessa Park project site, the bank protection improvements design shall not
adversely affect the functionality of the existing facilities (i.e., reduction of freeboard
or scour protection).
Hydraulic and Sediment Transport Analysis Ensures Proper Design of
Bank Protection
PACE will perform various engineering analyses to determine the required freeboard
and depth of scour protection based on the LACPW methodology outlined in the
LA County Sedimentation Manual using results from the proposed condition
hydraulic modeling. A sediment transport analysis will be performed to estimate the
design storm (general) scour, and an analysis of historical topographic data will be
performed to estimate the long-term bed adjustment in the reach of the River near
the project site. The calculated freeboard and scour depths will be used to establish
the minimum top and toe elevations for the proposed bank protection based on the
100-year storm event.
Santa Clara River Bank Protection Design and Construction Experience
Will Minimize Construction Cost
Soil cement is a densely compacted mixture of cement, soil aggregate, and water that
is commonly used for bank protection. PACE was a major contributor in developing
soil cement design standards for LACPW approximately 20 years ago and is one of the
foremost experts in soil cement bank protection. PACE has designed over 60,000 LF of soil
cement bank protection along the Santa Clara River alone.
Therefore, the team understands the design and construction requirements for the
proper bank protection design, specific to the Santa Clara River. An important aspect of
bank protection construction is to stockpile source material to significantly minimize
construction costs. PACE will provide technical reviews of the geotechnical data related
to the soil cement constructability and the site source materials available for soil
cement construction. Evaluation of the source materials will be performed to analyze
the anticipated cement content requirements to achieve the desired strength. PACE
will coordinate geotechnical testing for soil cement aggregate base sources and various
contents to determine minimum and maximum range of cement content for possible
stockpile sources.
Park Design
By the time the master plan is approved all the access option studies, engineering studies
(i.e. Geotech, H&H, etc.), and survey should be substantially complete. Based on the
existing conditions and selected access options we will then know with some precision
what the usable shape of the site is and where the access nodes are. At this point, the
infiltration gallery will have an established footprint, as will the rail crossing, vehicle
access, and bank alignment. Where the master plan process settles the project program
and relative position of amenities, design of the new park space involves carrying
these elements to the next level by integrating the detailed engineering design of the
elements together.
The Regional BMP and rail crossing design will be completed by PACE and RailPros
respectively, and Psomas will coordinate their designs with the overall grading and design
for the park. We will work closely with PCLD to create ground surfaces that make all the
park amenities functional and ensure all areas are appropriately lighted and served by
utilities as required to carry out the master plan.
Earthwork balance is a critical to the success of the project. As with all projects, minimum
import/export is strongly desired. The Via Princessa Park site has the added obstacle
of poor construction access that could turn import/export from an undesirability to an
impossibility. The site constraints and a the project program would favor a relatively
straightforward grading design that could limit or avoid export altogether.
Drainage also appears to be a straightforward endeavor for Via Princessa Park. The
regional BMP can be utilized for the on -site parking lot drainage, whereas it be It may be
simpler and/or more cost effective to infiltrate storm water in the recreational spaces east
of Honby Creek.
The design of the park is an integration of detailed engineering for the park, storm water,
and rail crossing. The RFP has outlined a process in which the vision and program will
come together through the master plan process and can then be engineered in detail.
Rail Coordination And Design
The team includes RailPros who, as the City's consultant, completed the investigation
to date for the rail crossing component. As such, RailPros is an obvious inclusion and
has provided the following approach.
Vehicular Access Road and Pedestrian Access Concept Design and
Study
RailPros will study and complete analysis of alternate alignments for a proposed
vehicular access road and pedestrian crossing the existing railroad tracks to safely
access the proposed Via Princessa Park. The vehicle access will provide a means of
entry to Via Princessa Park for maintenance, emergency, security vehicles and the
pedestrian access will provide a means of entry to Via Princessa Park for pedestrians
and bicyclists. We will work with City staff and outside agencies to evaluate required
maintenance, emergency, and security vehicle sizes, vehicle access requirements, and
design parameters.
Our team will study and refine the vehicular and pedestrian undercrossing study
and provide updated exhibits and cost evaluation. The analysis will include the
feasibility, key design issues, structure type selection (for undercrossing only) and
any anticipated impacts associated with the potential alignment options. Our team
will study each option and note the constraints, safety, impacts, cost, etc. for each
option. Our team will study the required parking/site modifications, warning devise
placement, utility relocations, etc. that will be associated with each option. Our team
will design the bridge structures anticipating a future double track coming at a later
stage for the station.
Note that our team previously studied the viability for an over crossing and given
the requirements and clearances of an SCRRA overcrossing and the amount of real
estate that would be needed, our team deemed that option unfeasible and didn't
further study it.
RailPros shall evaluate the following Alignment Options:
Alignment Options 1A, 1B, and Option 2
Alignment Option 1A and 1B utilizes Whites Canyon Access Road and Pedestrian Only
Underpass Crossing while Option 2 utilize Bank Lining access road (Cordova Estates)
and Pedestrian Underpass Crossing only. Our team will review the Pedestrian Only
Underpass alignment option previously studied and the alignment utilizing the
existing private vehicle at -grade crossing for the proposed vehicular access road.
Identify proposed upgrades and associated cost estimates that should be considered
at the private vehicle at -grade crossing.
Research the feasibility and functionality, and identify the potential constraints
associated with this alternative and provide updated cost estimates for the
pedestrian only underpass alternative. The removal of the existing pedestrian
at -grade crossing for the station will be considered as part of this alternative.
Our structural team studied the undercrossing options and are proposing two types
of super structure (Box and Arched) as shown in figures 1 and 2. This proposed
configuration will provide a clear walkway of 10 ft with clear height of 10 ft. This will
meet the SCRRA minimum requirements of 9 ft wide and 9 ft high for clearances. A
pre -cast structure is proposed that can be erected on -site over a long weekend
minimizing construction cost, duration, and train service disruption. The final type
selection will be selected based on the City's preference for aesthetics, functionality
and cost.
Figure 1: Pre -cast Pedestrian UC
Alignment Option 3
Figure 2: Pre -cast Arched Pedestrian UC
Alignment Option 3 utilizes the At -grade vehicle and pedestrian Crossing. Our team
will review the alignment utilizing the existing pedestrian and private vehicular at -
grade crossings. Research the feasibility for a pedestrian only railroad crossing that
utilizes the existing at -grade pedestrian crossing for the station and for a vehicular
only railroad crossing that utilizes the private at -grade vehicular crossing for Honby
Creek access and potential a secondary private vehicular access.
Identify proposed upgrades and associated cost estimates that should be considered
at each grade crossing and the potential constraints associated with this alternative.
Research the feasibility and functionality, and identify the potential constraints
associated with this alternative.
Alignment Option 4
Alignment Option 4 proposes a combined vehicular and Pedestrian Underpass
crossing. Our team will review the Combined Vehicular and Pedestrian Underpass
alignment options previously studied and provide updated cost estimates for the
combined vehicle and pedestrian underpass alternatives. The removal of the existing
pedestrian at -grade crossing for the station will also be considered and reviewed as
part of this alternative. From our analysis this option deemed the most viable and
cost effective for a combined vehicular and pedestrian access.
Our structural team further studied the vehicular and pedestrian undercrossing that
will be utilized by pedestrians, cyclists, emergency services and city maintenance
crews. The standard SCRRA clearance for vehicular underpasses is 16' 6" minimum,
however that is meant for commercial vehicles. Since the intended use is for
emergency and service vehicles, a reduced vertical clearance will be used. This will
help in keeping the approach roads at reasonable grades and will also keep the
retaining walls comparatively at low height thus saving on the cost and avoid getting
into drainage problems. A variance request will have to be processed from SCRRA for
the reduced vertical clearance justified on the intended use. A pre -cast
superstructure and pre -cast or cast in place substructure system is proposed based
on the following merits. These options are shown in Figures 3 and Figure 4 below.
Figure I Option A, Cast in Place Substructure and Pre -cast Superstructure
Figure 4: Option B, Arched Pre -cast Structure
The final geometry will be evaluated, and a type will be selected based on the City's
preference, construction cost and in compliance with SCRRA requirements.
► Option A will need deep foundations, however these foundations can be built
outside the track limits while maintaining service. Once the substructure is
ready, the service will be disrupted over a long weekend, and the pre -cast bent
caps and superstructure will be erected in place
► Option B will not require a deep foundation because of the structural
configurations and mechanics involved
► Option B will save time by eliminating driving or drilling and concreting of
piles, but will however, affect the height of the retaining walls, approach roads
and will also involve potential drainage issues
► Minimize construction cost by minimizing construction time
► Minimize operation costs
► As compared to the conventional bridge construction time, the proposed
structural system will reduce the construction time and improve safety
► Reduce construction management costs associated with compared to
conventional cast in place costs
► These structures can be brought in pieces and put together on -site in
minimum time window
► The overall structural cost for these systems will be significantly lower than a
traditional cast in place bridge for the same spans
► These types of structures will be put together on -site in absolute work window
► Minimize construction cost by minimizing construction time
► Minimize operation costs
► As compared to the conventional bridge construction time, the proposed structural
system will reduce the construction time and improve safety.
► Reduce construction management costs associated with compared to conventional
cast in place costs
Upon the completion of investigating each of the options concept design and study
will be provided that would include summary, concept plans, typical sections, profiles,
construction cost estimates, a comparison of advantages and disadvantages, and any
associated easements, permitting and anticipated design and construction challenges for
each alignment option.
Option 3 and Other Value Engineering Alternatives
Our team analyzed the proposed options further and provided a value-added engineering
for each option. The pros and cons for each option are tabulated on page 19. Below is a
brief description of each Value Engineering Option.
Value Engineering for Option 1A, 113 and Option 2: Our team analyzed the
Pedestrian Only Underpass crossing and proposed a 680-foot platform (meets
SCRRA criteria), maintain the existing pedestrian at grade crossing for station
users and utilize the exiting at grade private crossing for emergency and
maintenance vehicles.
Figure 7: Value Engineering for Option 7A, 7B and Option 2
► Value Engineering for Option 3A: Our team analyzed the at -grade vehicle
and pedestrian crossing and proposed building a new 680-foot platform
(meets SCRRA standards) and move the existing pedestrian crossing 120 feet
to the west from the end of the proposed platform. This pedestrian crossing
will be utilized by park and station users, while using the existing private
crossing for maintenance and emergency vehicles. ADA parking spaces will
need to be relocated.
Figure 2: Value Engineering for Option 3A
► Value Engineering for Option 36: Similar to Option 3A our team proposes
moving the platform to the south and upgrading the length to meet SCRRA
standards, while still keeping the proposed pedestrian crossing approximately
120 feet to the west end of the station. The proposed pedestrian crossing will
be solely utilized by park users. In this option we propose a new at -grade
vehicle crossing approximately 15 feet west of the pedestrian crossing. ADA
parking spaces will need to be relocated.
Figure 3: Value Engineering for Option 38
► Value Engineering for Option 3C: Similar to Option 3A and 3B our team
proposes a new platform that meet SCRRA standards, extending to the west
side by the Honby Creek while still keeping the existing pedestrian crossing
and modifying it for park users. In this option we propose a new at -grade
vehicle crossing to the west side by the station entrance utilizing the existing
roadway alignment and avoiding crossing or acquiring easement from the
eastern property. The at -grade vehicle roadway extends off existing parking
lot roadway and wouldn't affect the adjacent County parcel.
Figure 4: Value Engineering for Option 3C
► Value Engineering for Option 3D : Similar to Option 3A, 3B and 3C our
team propose a new platform that meet SCRRA standards, extending it to the
east side by the Cordova Estates Mobile Park, while still keeping the existing
pedestrian crossing and modifying it for park users. In this option we propose
a new at -grade vehicle crossing on the west side of the pedestrian crossing
approximately 150 feet.
Figure 5: Value Engineering for Option 3D
Evaluation of Alternatives
Our team will evaluate each alternative in the RFP and Value Engineering Options
for the City and present our findings, cost impacts, and pros/cons to each for the
City to make the final decision on. A preliminary set of pros and cons for the options
presented herein are below.
PROS
CONS
Value Engineering for Options 1A, 1B and Option 2 - Pedestrian
Underpass
Grade -separated pedestrian crossing has maximum
Increased cost compared to at -grade crossing
safety for all users
No new vehicle crossing is proposed. Maintenance and
Requires coordination with Private Crossing Owner
emergency vehicle can use existing private crossing or
and SCPPA to be added to existing Private Crossing
Whites Canyon or Cordova Estates.
Agreement
Lengthy CPUC process (typically 6-9 months from 60%
Straightforward CPUC approval process
submission but can be up to 18+months). CPUC approval
needed before construction begins on grade separation
No increase to pedestrians using the at -grade crossing
Increases construction duration possibly to grade and
build this
Leaving the existing at -grade pedestrian crossing
Meet SCPPA standards for crossing
does not meet Metrolink design criteria. SCPPA's 2021
requirements require pedestrian grade -separations for
stations.
EngineeringValue for Option-.
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No new vehicle crossing is proposed. Maintenance and
Requires coordination with Private Crossing Owner
and SCPPA to be added to existing Private Crossing
emergency vehicle use existing private crossing.
Agreement
Requires standard CPUC G088-B process for the
Increases volume of pedestrian users at -grade from a
pedestrian at -grade which is a shortened 45-day process
safety perspective
Pedestrian Crossing will meet SCPPA standards of 120'
Pedestrian crossing is further away from the existing
clearance from end of platform which accommodates
Bus stop & ADA. ADA parking and Bus stop/shelter can
future double track and second platform.
be relocated to address this.
At -grade pedestrian crossing does not meet Metrolink
design criteria. SCPRA's 2021 requirements require
pedestrian grade -separations for stations.
Considerable cost savings compared to undercrossing
Fully activated warning devices will be required which
options
increases costs.
Value Engineering Option 3B - Peds and Vehicles At -Grade
Easier for train riders and only park users will cross the
Fully activated warning devices will required which
tracks (Minimizes number of pedestrian at -grade to keep
increases costs.
somewhat similar numbers as today)
New vehicle crossing requires private SCPPA crossing
agreement.
Pedestrian Crossing will meet SCPPA standards
Pedestrian crossing is further away from the existing
of 120' clearance from end of platform and will be
Bus stop & ADA. ADA parking and Bus stop/shelter can
accommodate future double track and second platform.
be relocated to address this.
Considerable cost savings compared to undercrossing
At grade pedestrian crossing does not meet Metrolink
options
design criteria. SCPRA's 2021 requirements require
pedestrian grade -separations for stations.
PROS
CONS
Value Engineering Option 3C - Peds and Vehicles At -Grade
Maintains the existing pedestrian crossing, bus stop, and
Additional park users pedestrians crossing the tracks.
Fully activated warning devices will required which
ADA parking
increases costs.
At grade pedestrian crossing does not meet Metrolink
Considerable cost savings compared to undercrossing
design criteria. SCPPA's 2021 requirements require
pedestrian grade -separations for stations.
Cost saving compared to undercrossing options
New vehicle crossing requires private SCRRA crossing
agreement.
Shorter distance for emergency vehicles than most other
at -grade options
EngineeringValue Option-. ..-
Maintains the existing pedestrian crossing, bus stop, and
Difficult to build station on existing retaining wall with
ADA parking
limited construction equipment access
Ped Crossing will meet SCRRA standards of
Additional park users pedestrians crossing the tracks.
120' clearance from end of platform and will be
Fully activated warning devices will required which
accommodate future double track and second platform.
increases costs.
At grade ped crossing does not meet Metrolink design
Cost saving compared to undercrossing options
criteria. SCPPA's 2021 requirements require pedestrian
grade -separations for stations.
New vehicle crossing requires private SCRRA crossing
agreement.
Approach for Option 4 - Pedestrian and Vehicular Underpass
Maintains the existing ped crossing, bus stop
Considerably more expensive than the at -grade options
Leaving the existing at -grade ped crossing does
not meet Metrolink design criteria. SCPPA's 2021
requirements require pedestrian grade -separations for
Grade Separations will be approved by SCRRA and CPUC
stations.
as their preferred preference and design criteria
This could be resolved by eliminating the at -grade ped
crossing and adding in switch back ramps north of the
railroad.
Safest method to cross the tracks for pedestrians and
Increases construction duration possibly to grade and
vehicles
build this
Shorter distance for emergency vehicles than most other
at -grade options
Quality Control and Railroad Safety
RailPros team will adhere to the QA/QC process adopted by the project, that meets
SCRRA Quality Management Plan, and as agreed upon by the City. On behalf of the
team, RailPros will provide SCRRA RWP training required for those needing to enter
railroad right of way, as well as flagging services as needed. RailPros will provide
support and oversight services for obtaining all right -of -entry permits.
Sustainability Practices
Psomas is a recognized leader and longtime proponent of
Sustainability, bringing a holistic approach to our practice and
projects. Our commitment is underscored by our leadership
in delivering infrastructure projects that balance the natural
and built environment; progressive environmental policy;
partnerships with government and civic organizations
to promote sustainable programs; and investment in the
continuing education of our staff. Psomas is active in the
sustainable design movement by presenting at conferences,
writing articles, participating in organizations such as the
Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) and U.S. Green
Building Council (USGBC), designing projects that follow
sustainable guidelines and following "green" practices in our
everyday running of the business. Our corporate headquarters in
the City of Los Angeles is certified as a City of Los Angeles Green
Business Program.
Psomas is a recognized leader and longtime
proponent of sustainability, bringing holistic
approach to our practice and projects
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Psomas is a founding member of ISI.
Psomas has over 100 professionals
credentialed through ISI as Envision'
Sustainability Professionals (ENV SPs) or
the USGBC as Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED") Accredited
Professionals (AP).
Our design teams have experience working
on over 40 LEED projects for public and
private entities, including four LEED
Platinum and 25 LEED Gold -level projects.
Furthermore, Psomas has worked on six
Envision awarded projects including four
Envision Platinum -level projects. We are
responsible for assisting the City of Los
Angeles in achieving their first ISI Platinum -
rated project in the City, the South Los
Angeles Wetland Park.
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Our proven strategy for successful delivery of projects requires a
balance of resources and expertise.
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projects, is locally established, and quite familiar with the City
of Santa Clarita, County of Los Angeles, and State of California
requirements, regulations, and procedures. Brief resumes of our
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Central Park Build Out - Psomas
Santa Clarita, CA/City of Santa Clarita
RELEVANCE TO THIS PROJECT ' yam,., • ,
► Municipal Capital Project
► Project Programming and
Master Planning
► Park Project
► Led Multi -Discipline Team
REFERENCE
Terry Brice
Associate Engineer
City of Santa Clarita
661.286.4137
tbrice@santa-clarita.com
YEAR COMPLETED
2021 (Design)
City of5antaClarita, Central Park Build Out
Ongoing (Construction)
Psomas provided civil engineering services for the Central Park Build -Out,
KEY STAFF
which included four additional multi -purpose fields complete with lighting,
Jeremy Johnson
restrooms, parking lot, exercise stairs, and passive and active recreational
Project manager
opportunities. The development area is eight acres and is adjacent to a dog park
Jeff Chess
and a cross-country course. Psomas has completed the design on this project
Team Leader
and it is currently awaiting the start of construction.
Psomas' civil engineering services successfully integrated the existing park
with a parking lot, walkways, trails, upgrades to the dog park, a pedestrian
drop-off area, landscaping, site furnishing, and disc golf relocation. Psomas
was also responsible for establishing survey controls, calculating the record
boundary, collecting existing ground visible utilities, and a topographical design
survey of the existing field, including the existing dog park and walkways,
surrounding asphalt parking areas, and hillsides areas.
Psomas also assisted the City with the Memorial Plaza
at Central Park. The Memorial Plaza is in honor of
Gracie Muehlberger and Dominic Blackwell. Psomas
performed civil engineering services including fine
grading, drainage, structural design, and oversaw
the landscape and irrigation components of the
project. Psomas was touched to be able to work on this
important local project as many of our Valencia staff
members attended Saugus High School. Psomas was
happy to provide a portion of our services at no cost
to the City.
Central Park Memorial Plaza
South Los Angeles Wetland Park - Psomas
Los Angeles, CA/City of Los Angeles
RELEVANCE TO THIS PROJECT
► Park Creation
► Regional Storm Water BMP
► Sustainable Project
► Multi -agency Coordination
► Led Multi -disciplined Team
► Integrated Park/Storm Water Solution
REFERENCE
Alfred Mata
City of Los Angeles
213.847.0346
alfred.mata@lacity.org
Completed South Los Angeles Wet ur
YEAR COMPLETED
The South Los Angeles Wetland Park is a new purpose-built nine -acre public
2013
nature park and sustainable storm water treatment wetland constructed
on a former MTA Brownfield redevelopment site. This multi -benefit project
KEY STAFF
includes riparian habitat, trails, boardwalks, viewing platforms, outdoor
Jeff Chess
classroom, educational signage, passive recreational space, and picnic benches.
Proposition o
The treatment facilities include diversion from a major existing subsurface
Lead Project Manager
storm drain, structural pretreatment, high and low flow pump station, and a
3-cell, 4.5-acre treatment wetland. The wetland treats a portion of the runoff
from the contributing 525-acre watershed using that runoff to sustain the
wetland. The project was delivered in partnership between the City of Los
Angeles Bureaus of Engineering and Sanitation, Recreation and Parks, MTA, and
Council District 9. The park represents a catalytic "node" in the revitalization
of South Los Angeles. Improved quality of life has resulted from the project as
community members enjoy nature while strolling, jogging, and walking their
dogs. A key metric with respect to social sustainability is the degree to which a
project respects or, preferably, restores important community assets. Genuine
collaboration with the community has elevated awareness and pride.
Completed South Los Angeles Wetland Park
Psomas' Engineering Team served as the prime consultant
and designer on the project, a centerpiece of the city's $500
million Proposition 0 Clean Storm Water Bond program.
Proposition 0 projects help to protect public health by
preventing polluted discharges to the city's watercourses,
beaches, and the Pacific Ocean in order to satisfy Clean
Water Act requirements. The program established a
framework within which environmentally, socially, and
economically sustainable projects could rate highly and
ultimately receive funding. Projects considered for funding
were grouped into A, B, and C categories based on the
extent that they satisfied the bond act's criteria. The South
Los Angeles Wetland Park was one of the first Category
A projects.
Canyon Country Community Center - Psomas
Santa Clarita, CA/City of Santa Clarita
RELEVANCE TO THIS PROJECT
► Storm Water Infiltration
► Regional Storm Water Project (EWMP)
► Multi -Agency and Multi -Project
coordination
► Integrated Solution - Park/
Storm Water BMP
► Hydrology/Hydraulics Analysis
and Design
► LA County Flood Control Coordination
REFERENCE
Wayne Weber
Parks Planning Manager
City Of Santa Clarita
661.255.4961
wweber@santa-clarita.com
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C4, Regional Storm Water Infiltration System
The Canyon Country Community Center (C4) Infiltration Project is a regional
YEAR COMPLETED
storm water infiltration project located in the Canyon Country community of
2020
the City of Santa Clarita. The project's goal is to infiltrate 7.5 acre feet of runoff
KEY STAFF
from storm drain pipes located in Sierra Highway before they outlet to Mint
Jeremy Johnson
Canyon Channel. The project was designed in conjunction with a community
Project Manager
center and improvements to Mint Canyon Channel. This regional project is the
Jeff Chess
first of its kind for the City of Santa Clarita and begins to achieve the City's
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infiltration obligations under the MS4 Permit and EWMP program.
The design effort included a preliminary design of a 60" storm drain pipe that
joins an existing 36" and 42" storm drains at Sierra Highway and conveys the
flow to Mint Canyon Channel. The infiltration system design contained a cost -
benefit analysis of different systems, comprising concrete tanks and corrugated
metal pipes and their respective costs and maintenance requirements.
Construction documents were prepared for the infiltration system, including
a treatment flow diversion structure, pretreatment
device, and dry weather flow diversion from Mint
Canyon Channel. The hydraulic analysis was required
to identify the diversion structure's impacts on the
60" pipe HGL. Lastly, extensive collaboration with Los
Angeles County and the C4 site development team is
imperative to ensure a successful project.
C4, Regional Storm Water Infiltration System
Walker Park Phase II Improvements - Psomas
Galt, CA/City of Galt
RELEVANCE TO THIS PROJECT
► Park Programming
► Master Planning
► Led Multi -disciplined Team
REFERENCE
Trung Trinh
Senior Civil Engineer
City of Galt
209.366.7277
ttrinh@ci.galt.ca.us
YEAR COMPLETED
2021
KEY STAFF
Jeff Chess
Team Leader Psomas provided professional services for the Walker Park Master Plan Update
and Phase II Improvement Plans which included identifying community goals
for the park and providing master plan level design for future amenities
that accommodate park objectives. This project incorporated the financial,
infrastructure, and recreational direction of the community to incorporate
a tournament -style baseball and softball facility complete with pedestrian
corridors, parking, and restrooms. Other amenities incorporated within the
master plan included community walking trails, passive play areas, and tennis
and basketball court facilities. Psomas' engineering services for the park
improvements included road, utility, and storm water management design.
Westside Rainwater Park - Psomas
Los Angeles, CA/City of Los Angeles
RELEVANCE TO THIS PROJECT
► Park Creation
► Regional Storm Water BMP
► Sustainable Project
► Multi -agency Coordination
► Led Multi -disciplined Team
► Integrated Park/Storm Water Solution
REFERENCE
Alfred Mata
City of Los Angeles
213.847.0346
alfred.mata@lacity.org
Completed Rainwater Park
YEAR COMPLETED This purpose-built park was constructed in a Los Angeles Department of Water
2012 and Power Transmission Easement and improves the water quality storm
KEY STAFF water runoff entering Ballona Creek. It also provides a recreational park to the
community including a Universally Accessible Playground (UAP) with equipment
Jeff Chess Project Manager installed on a resilient surface (based on Shane's Inspiration's mission to create
inclusive playgrounds and programs that unite children of all abilities)
The project provides pre-treatment and treatment of pollutants of concern
through filtration and a dry creek. A subsurface irrigation system uses the
treated dry weather runoff to irrigate the turf areas, thus offsetting potable
irrigation water demands. Excess subsurface irrigation will flow into the dry
creek, which will collect runoff and return it to the existing underground storm
drain for release into the Ballona Creek. The project diverts storm water from an
existing storm lo' by 11.5' RCB serving a 3,700-acre watershed; screens the runoff;
distributes runoff via a new lift station, and provides further treatment via a
subsurface irrigation system.
Construction of the Westside Rainwater Park Project
The park includes educational and recreational benefits
for the community, including a demonstration garden and
a sensory garden as an extension of the dry creek, fitness
equipment, jogging/walking paths, and site amenities
including a drinking fountain, solar security lighting and
perimeter park fencing.
A true collaborative effort with many stakeholders including
Bureau of Engineering, Bureau of Sanitation, Recreation and
Parks, LADWP - all assisting the City to meet storm water
pollution reduction goals in the surf zone.
Psomas provided civil engineering services for the universal
playground and sustainable storm water treatment and
reuse project.
Vista Canyon Multi -Modal Center (Metrolink Station)
- Psomas, RailPros, Anil Verma Associates
Santa Clarita, CA/Rail Pros, Inc. I City of Santa Clarita
RELEVANCE TO THIS PROJECT
► Grade -separated Pedestrian Access
► Parking Lot and Restroom Facilities
► Teamed with Rail Pros and AVA
► Metrolink Station
REFERENCE
Carla Callahan, PE
Senior Engineer
City of Santa Clarita
661.286.4130
ccaIlahan@santa-clarita.com
YEAR COMPLETED
Ongoing
KEY STAFF
Concept Rendering of the Multi -Modal Center
The City of Santa Clarita along with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority and Vista Canyon Ranch, LLC, proposes the
construction of a new passenger Metrolink Station as part of the Vista Canyon
Multi -Modal Center,a $500 million transit -oriented development. The project is
a result of the Vista Canyon Specific Plan to facilitate quality residential, mixed -
use, and non-residential transit -oriented development within the City of Santa
Kimberly Wender
Clarita. The Vista Canyon Multi -Modal Center consists of three components:
Project Manager
a seven -bay bus transfer station, a 500-space surface parking lot, and a new
Danielle Libring, PE, TE
Project Manager
passenger rail station, Metrolink Station.
Jim Keenan, SITESAP,ASLA
Located within the eastern Santa Clarita Valley, the installation of the transit
Project Manager
center involved relocation of the existing Via Princessa Metrolink Station to
the Vista Canyon development. The transit center will serve as a regional hub
for numerous modes of transportation, including commuter rail, local and
Concept Rendering of New Rail Platform
commuter bus transit, and bicycle and pedestrian trails in the Santa Clarita
Valley, and includes the following components: development of a new passenger
rail station (Metrolink Station) including new railroad track and required signal
improvements; a center platform (including canopies, mini -high platform,
light poles, benches); and a grade separated pedestrian access (overcrossing or
undercrossing) to the platform.
Psomas partnered with RailPros and Anil Verma Associates (AVA) as part
of the design team of the new Metrolink Station. The new station includes
approximately one mile of new railroad track, a center
platform, and a grade separated pedestrian access
(undercrossing) to the platform.
Psomas provided engineering services for the project
including drainage design, grading of the rail and
platform, utility coordination, and permitting
assistance for the City of Santa Clarita. The design
team is following MetroLink's CADD standards for the
project and is using MicroStation and INROADS for
plan production.
Site of the Vista Canyon Multi -Modal Transit Center
In addition to Psomas' engineering services, Psomas
provided survey services that included both aerial
and topographic surveys, right-of-way determination
and mapping, and plat and legal descriptions for
easements.
RailPros' scope of work includes project management
and coordination, railroad design and coordination,
station communications design, structural
engineering, civil design, fiber optic relocation design,
and quality assurance and control.
RailPros also is responsible for managing the
design, coordination, and oversight of the following
disciplines: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, video
surveillance system, customer information system,
structural, architectural, landscaping, geotechnical,
ticket vending machines, drainage, utilities, surveying,
and right-of-way easements.
AVA is designing a new commuter rail station to serve
as an anchor for the new transit -oriented community
of Vista Canyon located in Santa Clarita. The design
of the plaza space and trail systems are intended to
connect to a new bus transit station and adjacent
residential, office, and retail spaces. There were several
stakeholders including the master developer, railroads,
SCRRA, UPRR, and utility agencies requiring design
interface and buyoff.
As part of changing to a double track project, a center
platform has been designed including canopies,
ramps, and stairs accessed by a pedestrian underpass.
The entrance plaza, site lighting, landscape design,
and drainage were also included. AVA has submitted
paperwork for the station in anticipation of obtaining a
Sustainable SITES Gold rating.
AVA provided station architectural, lighting, signage,
and landscape design, mechanical, plumbing, and
electrical engineering, and is the sustainability
compliance lead.
Psomas is preparing final construction documents for
the project including plans, technical specifications
and cost estimates.
Via Princessa Park Access
Study - RailPros
Santa Clarita, CA/City of Santa Clarita
RailPros staff provided concept design alternatives for
vehicle and pedestrian access to a future sports park
being proposed by the City that crossed an existing
railroad track. The study included cost evaluation and
impact analysis, including utilities and site operations
for each alternative provided.
The 10% design included development of plan and
profile drawings, roadway geometry, analysis
of vertical curves and clearances based on City
maintenance and emergency vehicle criteria, line of
sight analysis, signing and striping, utility research
and impact evaluation, evaluation of impacts to an
adjoining City -owned parking lot and reconfiguration
of impacted areas, undercrossing design based on
SCRRA standards, inclusion of Metrolink track
expansion, pedestrian access design meeting ADA
regulations, drainage impacts and evaluation, drainage
design including sump pump analysis, quantity take-
offs, and cost estimates.
REFERENCE KEY STAFF
Carla Callahan, PE Danielle Libring, PE, TE
Senior Engineer Project Manager
City of Santa Clarita
661.286.4130 YEAR COMPLETED
ccaIlahan@santa-clarita.com
2020
Van Nuys North Platform -
RailPros
Los Angeles, CA/LA Metro
The project design was originally led by LA Metro,
in partnership with SCRRA on the implementation,
and required coordination with a significant number
of stakeholders and a variety of utility and fiber
companies, as well as neighborhood groups and two
city council districts.
In order to build the center platform, innovative design
solutions and construction phasing were required
to avoid major facilities nearby and became the key
project constraints. RailPros' project design team
successfully crafted design solutions that worked
within the funding allocations and still kept the project
on schedule. The unique track alignment allowed the
project to meet FRA level boarding requirements even
with the three different operators (SCRRA, UPRR, and
Amtrak) who have rights to run on all mainline tracks.
RailPros' saved more than $20 million for the project,
keeping it under budget.
REFERENCE KEY STAFF
Kunle Ogunrinde, PE
Danielle Libring, PE, TE
Director, Engineering
Project Manager
LA Metro
206.850.5523
YEAR COMPLETED
ogunrindea@metro.net
2020
Citywide Railroad Grade
Crossing Improvement -
RailPros
Santa Clarita, CA/City of Santa Clarita
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RailPros provided the City with analyses of at -grade
railroad crossing improvements needed to improve
pedestrian access at seven locations.
The scope of work included site investigations
and inspections; conceptual layout; cost estimate
development/refinement/itemization; CPUC
coordination; SCRRA coordination, diagnostic
meetings, G088B documents; and assistance with
Section 130 funding.
Final documents submitted by RailPros provided the
City with an order of priority for the seven crossings
we studied, along with detailed conceptual plans and
cost estimates for each location.
REFERENCE
Carla Callahan, PE
Senior Engineer
City of Santa Clarita
661.286.4130
ccaIlahan@santa-clarita.com
Goleta Train Amtrak Depot -
Anil Verma Associates, Inc.
Goleta, CA I City of Goleta
AVA was selected to design a new commuter rail train
depot that can serve as an 'iconic' gateway to the city
of Goleta. Design for two separate projects is being
developed: (1) a depot building, a new parking facility,
and accommodations for buses, vanpools, and bicycles
at the station site; and (2) the roadway and access
improvements along South La Patera Lane between
Hollister Avenue and the proposed depot. To improve
access and create abetter sense of arrival, South La
Patera Lane is being re -configured to accommodate
improvements such as bike lanes, sidewalks, and
landscaped parkways. Environmental documentation
in accordance with the City's 2008 Environmental
Review Guidelines is being prepared for CEQA
compliance documentation for these projects.
AVA is providing station architecture, ADA compliance,
lighting, signage, and landscape design, as well as
mechanical, plumbing, and electrical engineering
design. AVA is managing several sub -consultants
assisting with civil, survey, geotechnical, and
structural engineering and coordinating our work
with stakeholders/ SBCAG/ LOSSAN as well as
obtaining approvals from City Council and DRB.
KEY STAFF
REFERENCE
KEY STAFF
Danielle Libring, PE, TE
Jaime A. Valdez
Jim Keenan, SITESAP,ASLA
Project Manager
City of Goleta
Project Manager
805.961.7568
YEAR COMPLETED
jvaldez@cityofgoleta.org
YEAR COMPLETED
2021
2023
Fullerton Transportation
Center Pedestrian Bridge
Elevator Addition - Anil Verma
Associates, Inc.
Fullerton, CA I City of Fullerton
The Fullerton Transportation Center is a busy
passenger rail transit station and bus transit
center. This historic station and hub are served
by Amtrak's trains, as well as the Metrolink
Commuter Rail system, and is also a major
transportation depot in Orange County, California.
AVA provided design services for the installation of two
new passenger elevators, the renovation of the existing
station toilet facilities in the historic station building,
and the upgrade of existing parking facilities including
the path of travel to comply with current accessibility
standards of the ADA. To comply with current
accessibility (ADA) standards, toilets are designed to
include repartitioning of toilet compartments, with
provisions for grab bars, toilet accessories and the
relocation of some of the toilet fixtures. The parking
layout includes relocated accessible parking stalls with
appropriate signage. In compliance with accessible path
of travel requirements, striping for pedestrian ways
and ramps were incorporated, and the project was built
per latest design criteria, building codes and seismic
standards.
REFERENCE YEAR COMPLETED
Karen Kobayashi 2019
City Project Manager
City of Fullerton
714.738.6310
KarenK@ci.fullerton.ca.us
Newhall Park BMP
Infiltration Design and Via
Princessa Park Measure W
Feasibility Study - PACE
Santa Clarita, CA I City of Santa Clarita
PACE performed site selection/feasibility analysis
and design for a regional infiltration BMP facility at
Newhall Park. In order to help the City reach their
short-term infiltration goals, PACE performed an
investigation of the potential sites, which included site
evaluations for suitability, infiltration optimization,
development of optimum layouts, and construction
cost estimates. The City selected Newhall Park,
and PACE performed final engineering design and
developed construction documents to support the
implementation of the selected regional BMP location.
PACE is currently performing The Measure W
Feasibility Study for the Via Princessa Park, which will
help inform committee members to make the funding
decisions for this BMP project. The preliminary study
will summarize the project's objectives, as well as
provide the benefits regarding water quality, water
supply, community investments, and nature -based
solutions.
REFERENCE KEY STAFF
Dan Duncan Duong Do, PE
Environmental Senior Project Manager
Administrator, Public Works
City of Santa Clarita YEAR COMPLETED
661.255.4348
dduncan@santa-clarita.com Ongoing
Newhall Park Renovation -
Pacific Coast Land Design
Newhall, CA/City of Santa Clarita
PCLD is working with the City to provide conceptual
direction for park renovations along with the storm
water improvements for Newhall Park as part of a
Measure-W infiltration gallery project in the park.
The sub -grade storm water system will be located
under the play fields to minimize disturbance to
the existing mature trees. Access to the infiltration
pipes will be under the new parking lot and outside
of the play fields. In addition to the subgrade storm
water improvements, an at -grade swale will traverse
the park, taking advantage of existing site drainage
conditions and will outlet into the subgrade system
and improving the project's Measure-W score.
REFERENCE KEY STAFF
Dan Duncan
Chris Horton
Environmental Administrator
Senior Associate
Santa Clarita Public Works
661.255.4348
YEAR COMPLETED
dduncan@santa-clarita.com
Ongoing
Kellogg Park -Pacific coast
Land Design
Ventura, CA/Trust for Public Land & City
of Ventura
The park is structured around a 1/4-mile looped
walking trail, a natural "river" storm water swale, and
a playground. The forms within the park are derived
from the geologic and hydrologic formations of the
nearby Ventura River watershed, all with the intent of
providing children and other visitors an educational
backdrop for the ecology of the region.
The storm water swale "river" feature is designed to
detain and infiltrate runoff from large storm events
by containing both on -site water and also by pulling
in runoff from neighboring streets to alleviate local
flooding problems and mitigate runoff quality. The
swale also serves as a use amenity with play facilities
scattered along its course. The feature terminates
in the center of a "storm water amphitheater," using
a variety of native plantings as the centerpiece to a
community amenity.
REFERENCE YEAR COMPLETED
Nancy O'Connor 2018
Director of Parks
Ventura PRCP
805.658.4736
noconnor@cityofventura.
ca.gov
ST-14-05 Metrolink Undercrossing Project - Psomas survey
Camarillo, CA/City of Camarillo Department of Public Works
RELEVANCE TO THIS PROJECT
► Grade -separated Pedestrian Access
► Survey at Existing Station
► Teamed with Rail Pros
Robert Williams, PE
RailPros
919.383.2331
robert.williams@railpros.com
YEAR COMPLETED
Ongoing
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As a subconsultant to the Rail Pros team Psomas provided Survey and
Geospatial services for the planning, design, and future construction of a
pedestrian tunnel at the Camarillo Metrolink Station to improve safe access
for transit users to access between the two parking lots and improve train
operations by utilizing both rail platforms.
Specific Survey and Geospatial services and deliverables included: train and
rail safety courses; aerial mapping with digital ortho-imagery; established
horizontal and vertical control; design surveys of the platforms, rails, utility
locations, parking lots, and exterior paths of travel; title report review
and analysis; boundary reconnaissance and analysis; preparation of legal
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Jeremy Johnson, PE, QSD/QSP, ENV SP
Project Manager
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Jeremy Johnson has 18 years of experience providing design and analysis of
commercial, industrial, and residential development projects. He has prepared
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Storm Water Management Plans (SWMP) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plans (SWPPP), as well as tentative tract maps, drainage, grading, site utilities,
road design, hydrology studies, engineering research/reports, and quantity/cost
estimates. Jeremy is well versed in managing multi -discipline teams.
REGISTRATION
Experience
2007/CA/Professiona I
Engineer/Civil/71475
Central Park Build Out - Santa Clarita, CA: Project Manager for the Central
Park project which includes eight acres of area development to include four
EDUCATION
additional multi -purpose fields, complete with lighting, restrooms, concessions
2003/BS/Civil Engineering/
and additional passive and active recreational opportunities. Responsible for
San Diego State university
civil engineering services of the existing field, existing dog park and walkways,
surrounding asphalt parking areas, and hillsides areas for future park
C E RT I F I CATIONS
installations.
Envision Sustainability
Professional/Institute for
Canyon Country Community Center, Regional Storm Water Infiltration
Sustainable Infrastructure/
System - Santa Clarita, CA: Project Manager for designing this storm water
Qualified SWPPP
system to infiltrate 7.5 acre feet of runoff from storm drain pipes located in
Developer/Practitioner/
Sierra Highway before they outlet to Mint Canyon Channel. This regional
California Storm Water
Quality Association/20185
project is the first of its kind for the City of Santa Clarita and begins to achieve
the City's infiltration obligations under the MS4 Permit and SWMP program.
PROFESSIONAL
Psomas is also providing a hydraulic analysis and will prepare construction
AFFILIATIONS
documents. This projects requires close collaboration with the County of Los
American Public Works
Angeles and the project development team.
Association, Southern
California Chapter
Transit Maintenance Facility Driveway Entrance Design - Santa Clarita,
CA: Project Manager for improving the City's bus maintenance facility by
EXPERIENCE
relocating the entrance gate, widening the driveway, installing card readers,
With Psomas for 15 years;
a center island, and new landscaping. Psomas is coordinating with the City to
with other firms for 4 years
establish a conceptual site plan and provide a PS&E.
Gonzales Park Grading and Drainage Improvement Project - Compton,
CA: Project Engineer provided construction specifications, preparation
of construction cost estimates, response to bidder's RFIs, preparation and
distribution of bid set packages and attendance at the pre -bid meeting. Psomas
also provided a fine grading design for drainage around the gym building at the
south side of the park for the City of Compton at Gonzales Park.
Edward Vincent Jr. Park (Previously Centinela Park) - Inglewood,
CA: Project Engineer for the replacement of 2 existing natural turf soccer
fields (approximately 150,000 SF) to multi -use artificial turf sports fields and
retaining wall at Edward Vincent Jr. Park.
Jeremy Johnson,
Kaiser Permanente Sports Village, Phase III - Bakersfield, CA: Assistant Project
PE, QS D/QS P, ENV
Manager responsible for site development and civil engineering for a soccer field,
SP (Continued)
playground, park and lake expansion. Psomas provided all the civil engineering for
the site grading, drainage, roads walkways, wet utilities and parking design. Psomas
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also provided the detailed design for the expansion of the lake with a perimeter
walking path and lookout locations on the lake banks.
Conejo Recreation and Park District, Oakbrook Service Yard - Thousand
Oaks, CA: Assistant Project Manager provided civil engineering for the two -acre
service yard which is located off of Erbes Road. Psomas provided a site plan, fine
grading and drainage plan, utility plan, and a storm water treatment report. The
efforts also included close coordination with the Calluegas Municipal Water District,
Ventura County Fire Dept., and prefab manufacturer of the service building. Psomas
assisted the District from predesign through bidding and construction.
Cochran Street/Las Llajas Channel and Los Angeles Avenue/Tapo Canyon
Channel - Simi Valley, CA: Project Engineer for the awarded road widening and
bridge improvement project, however, awaiting federal funds. Services will include
survey map, street and adjoining flood control channel right of way lines, horizontal
location, DTM prepared with contours, and cross section elevations and civil
engineering services for hydraulic analysis for the existing and proposed conditions.
City Yard Services Building Drainage - Burbank, CA: Project Manager for an
alternate storm water infiltration system at the new City Yard Services Building in
compliance with the City of Burbank LID program. Psomas provided a Low Impact
Development Feasibility Analysis for the 9.5 acre City Yard site. The analysis included
a conceptual hydrology that quantified on -site storm water run-off and run-off
coming from off -site drainage areas; and evaluated all the site's drainage areas and
mitigation of the storm water runoff via the installation of BMP infiltration systems
per City requirements.
Lost Canyon Road Bridge Widening Over the Sand Canyon Wash - Santa
Clarita, CA: Project Manager for the roadway improvement design and hydrology/
hydraulics of the structural design. The project reconstructed the bridge and
adjacent roadways and intersections to provide wider lane and shoulder conditions as
well as a multi -use pedestrian and bicycle path that created a safer route for students
at the adjacent school.
Storm Drain Outfalls 2, 2A, 3, and 12 - Universal City, CA: Assistant Project
Manager completed a hydrology and hydraulics analysis for the tributary areas
of several outfalls to the Los Angeles River. Psomas' services included design,
permitting, and administration services for the new outfall. This included permitting
through the County of Los Angeles, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Los
Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board, and California Department of Fish
and Wildlife. Psomas also provided design and construction administration services
for several other large-scale storm water treatment systems (structural BMPs) with
diversion pumps and water polishers.
Jeff Chess, PE, QSD, ENV SP
Principal in Charge
Jeff Chess has over 28 years of design and management experience covering
civil, structural, environmental, and architectural engineering. He has
managed large multi -discipline teams for numerous public clients, including
municipalities leading design efforts involving critical public outreach support.
He has overseen, prepared, and managed civil engineering design and studies
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involving storm water, wastewater, roadway, and site civil for numerous public
and institutional projects and programs. He also has ample experience in
REGISTRATION
permitting and approvals with most Southern California cities and counties and
many state and local agencies. Also, Jeff leads our Engineering Group's Quality
2001/CA/Professional
Engineer/Civil/61632
Initiative. Responsibilities include chairing our Culture of Quality Committee,
responsible for developing and implementing quality enhancement policies and
EDUCATION
procedures for Psomas' Engineering Group company -wide.
1993/BS/Civil Engineering/
University of Southern
Experience
xperience
Walker Park Phase II Improvements - Galt, CA: Principal in Charge for
CERTIFICATIONS
the Walker Park Master Plan Update and Phase 2 Improvement Plans which
Envision sustainabi
Professional/Institute for
included identifying community goals for the park and providing master plan
Sustainable Infrastructure/
level design for future amenities that accommodate park objectives. This project
Qualified SWPPP
incorporated the financial, infrastructure, and recreational direction of the
Developer/Storm Water
community to incorporate a tournament -style baseball and softball facility
Multiple Application and
Report Tracking System/
complete with pedestrian corridors, parking, and restrooms. Other amenities
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incorporated within the master plan included community walking trails,
passive play areas, and tennis and basketball court facilities.
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
Central Park Build Out - Santa Clarita, CA: Principal in Charge for the
American society of Civil
Central Park project which includes eight acres of area development to include
Engineers, Los Angeles
four additional multi -purpose fields, complete with lighting, restrooms,
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concessions and additional passive and active recreational opportunities.
Construction Management
Psomas was responsible for civil engineering services of the existing field,
Association of America,
Southern California Chapter
existing dog park and walkways, surrounding asphalt parking areas, and
University of Southern
hillsides areas for future park installations.
California, Architectural
Canyon Country Community Center, Regional Storm Water Infiltration
Guild (Past Board Member)
System - Santa Clarita, CA: Principal in Charge for designing this storm
Asian American Architects/
Engineers Association
water system to infiltrate 7.5 acre feet of runoff from storm drain pipes located
in Sierra Highway before they outlet to Mint Canyon Channel. This regional
EXPERIENCE
project is the first of its kind for the City of Santa Clarita and begins to achieve
With Psomas for 19 years;
the City's infiltration obligations under the MS4 Permit and EWMP program.
with other firms for 9 years
Psomas is also providing a hydraulic analysis and will prepare construction
documents. This projects requires close collaboration with the County of Los
Angeles and the project development team.
City of Beverly Hills, Beverly Gardens Park - Beverly Hills, CA: Principal in
Charge provided civil engineering design services and construction support for
the reconstruction of the existing historic park.
Jeff Chess, PE, City of Los Angeles, Proposition O Implementation, Mar Vista Park BMP
QSD, ENV SP Project/Recreation Center - Los Angeles, CA: Project Manager provided civil
engineering services for the storm water BMP design to divert, treat, detain, and
(Continued) disinfect runoff from a 270-acre watershed for reuse as an irrigation source for the
existing park. The project diverts storm water from the existing 78-inch storm drain
in Sawtelle Boulevard through a treatment train which includes trash removal,
hydrodynamic separation, a storm water diversion and circulation pump station, an
underground 260,000-gallon detention facility (constructed under tennis courts), and
a chlorination and dechlorination system.
City of Los Angeles, Proposition O Implementation, South Los Angeles
Wetland Park - Los Angeles, CA: Proposition 0 Lead Project Manager for a new
purpose-built nine -acre public nature park and sustainable storm water treatment
wetland constructed on a former MTA Brownfield redevelopment site. This multi -
benefit project includes riparian habitat, trails, boardwalks, viewing platforms,
outdoor classroom, educational signage, passive recreational space, and picnic
benches. The treatment facilities include diversion from a major existing subsurface
storm drain, structural pretreatment, high and low flow pump station, and a 3-cell,
4.5-acre treatment wetland. The wetland treats a portion of the runoff from the
contributing 525-acre watershed using that runoff to sustain the wetland. The
project was delivered in partnership between the City of Los Angeles Bureaus of
Engineering and Sanitation, Recreation and Parks, MTA, and Council District 9.
City of Los Angeles, Proposition O Implementation, Westside Rainwater
Park - Los Angeles, CA: Project Manager provided civil engineering services for
this purpose-built park constructed in a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Transmission Easement and improves the water quality storm water runoff entering
Ballona Creek. It also provided a recreational park to the community, including
a Universally Accessible Playground (UAP). A true collaborative effort with many
stakeholders including the Bureau of Engineering, Bureau of Sanitation, Recreation
and Parks, LADWP - all assisting the City to meet storm water pollution reduction
goals in the surf zone.
Milton Street Park - Los Angeles, CA: Project Manager provided civil engineering
design for a new 1.2-acre urban park alongside the Ballona Creek Bike Trail. The park
includes native plantings, bird watching platforms, bike trail enhancements, seating
areas, outdoor picnic areas, and an on -site storm water capture and treatment
system. Public improvements included "green street' measures within the Milton
Street right-of-way abutting the park site, including new landscape, hardscape, and
storm water management facilities.
William R. Willey, PE
Project Engineer
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William Willey has 27 years of site engineering experience in the land
development sector of civil engineering. He has been involved in land
development, school site and port projects that have encompassed a wide range
of civil engineering studies and civil contract documents. He specializes in site
engineering that includes horizontal and vertical alignment plans, roadway
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sections and profiles, drainage plans and profiles, grading plans, hydrology
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studies, hydraulic reports, sewer area studies, utility plans, and paving plans. As
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a project engineer, he has also been involved in the preparation of budgets and
2000/CA/Professional
scopes and the supervision of teams of CAD drafters and civil designers.
Engineer/Civil/60835
Experience
EDUCATION
1992/BS/Structural
City of Santa Clarita, Central Park Build Out - Santa Clarita, CA: Project
Engineering/University of
Engineer for the Central Park project which includes eight acres of area
California, San Diego
development to include four additional multi -purpose fields, complete with
EXPERIENCE
lighting, restrooms, concessions and additional passive and active recreational
opportunities. Responsible for civil engineering services of the existing field,
With Psomas for 5 years;
with other firms for 22
existing dog park and walkways, surrounding asphalt parking areas, and
years
hillsides areas for future park installations.
City of Santa Clarita, Canyon Country Community Center, Regional
Storm Water Infiltration System - Santa Clarita, CA: Project Engineer for
designing this storm water system to infiltrate 7.5 acre feet of runoff from
storm drain pipes located in Sierra Highway before they outlet to Mint Canyon
Channel. This regional project is the first of its kind for the City of Santa Clarita
and begins to achieve the City's infiltration obligations under the MS4 Permit
and EWMP program. Psomas is also providing a hydraulic analysis and will
prepare construction documents. This projects requires close collaboration with
the County of Los Angeles and the project development team.
*Plum Canyon Development, SunCal/KB Home - Santa Clarita, CA:
Managed and performed engineering design and analysis of a 209 Acre, 496
single-family unit hillside subdivision in Los Angeles County, Santa Clarita, CA.
Work performed included preparation and processing of 6 separate site Tract
Maps, and, design, preparation and approval of road improvements, storm drain
system, and sewer system. Managed a team of designers and draftsman and
coordinated with client, survey and subcontractors. Performed all required field
inspections for grading certifications.
*=experience prior to Psomas
Ross Barker, PE
f Grading and Storm Water QA/QC
-� Ross Barker has 47 years of civil engineering management and infrastructure
design experience for municipal, transportation, and residential and
* :M commercial land development projects from the earliest concept and planning
stages through the final design and construction including utility systems,
grading, drainage, circulation and flood and storm water control. For the past
15 years, Ross has been at the forefront of sustainable and environmental
design as they apply to infrastructure design and construction. He has worked
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1981/CA/Professional sustainable design practices. He was the civil engineer for two national GSA
Engineer/Civil/32799 design -build competitions in California, both receiving the USGBC LEED
Platinum certification for their use of innovative technology sustainability.
EDUCATION
1972/BS/Civil Engineering/ Experience
Queensland Institute of
Technology, Brisbane, Copper Hill Drive Public Improvements - Valencia, CA: Principal in Charge
Australia
for the design of Copper Hill Drive to widen the road from a two-lane rural road
PROFESSIONAL section to a four -lane secondary highway that complies with Los Angeles County
AFFILIATIONS highway design requirements. The road segment was approximately 5,800 feet
Los Angeles Headquarters long and involved highway design, storm drain design, signage and striping
Association design, street lighting and traffic signal improvements for three intersections
American Council of and enhanced parkway areas and grading design for modification of adjacent
Engineering Companies slope conditions. Psomas provided quantities and construction cost estimates,
American Society of Civil engineering support during construction of the project and prepared Record
Engineers
American Public Works Drawings at completion of construction.
Association Lancaster Soccer City, Solar Park - Lancaster, CA: Principal in Charge for
EXPERIENCE professional engineering and environmental technical reports for a Conditional
With Psomas for 40 years; Use Permit (CUP) application with four public entities. Psomas provided
with other firms for 7 years boundary and topographic survey, site plan and construction documents for the
24-acre, 3 MW Lancaster Soccer City Solar Park.
Lost Canyon Road Bridge Widening Over the Sand Canyon Wash -
Santa Clarita, CA: Principal in Charge for the roadway improvement design
and hydrology/hydraulics of the structural design. The project reconstructed
the bridge and adjacent roadways and intersections to provide wider lane and
shoulder conditions as well as a multi -use pedestrian and bicycle path that
created a safer route for students at the adjacent school.
Lang Ranch Community Park - Thousand Oaks, CA: Principal in Charge
provided design services for the proposed park. This project was a design
contract to develop approximately 52-acres of the 124-acre Lang Ranch
Community Park site. The park was constructed adjacent to the existing Lang
Creek which was preserved in its natural condition. Civil engineering services
included grading studies to mitigate the risks associated with an existing
landslide on the site. Psomas performed extensive coordination with the
District, geotechnical engineer, and the City of Thousand Oaks. Ultimately it
was determined that the existing landslide and associated grading mitigation
made the park infeasible to construct.
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2012/CA/Professional Land
Surveyor/8957
EDUCATION
Coursework/Completed
Chief of Party Courses/
Union Apprenticeship
Coursework/Surveying
Courses/Rancho Santiago
College
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
California Land Surveyors
Association
American Council of
Engineering Companies,
Coalition of Professional
Surveyors - Chair Elect
EXPERIENCE
With Psomas for 18 years;
with other firms for 4 years
Richard M. Sullivan, PLS
Surveying Lead
Richard has 22 years of professional surveying experience including large-scale
mapping and construction surveys (both single -site and multi -site). Throughout
his years of experience, Richard has coordinated, managed, and supervised
a multitude of projects that have included the services of ALTA surveys,
construction staking, aerial photogrammetric mapping, utility surveys,
boundary analysis, and preparation of maps and exhibits.
Experience
California Department of General Services, Fairview Developmental
Center - Costa Mesa, CA: Principal in Charge providing civil engineering
services in support of DGS's evaluation of future uses of the facility. Scope of
services included aerial topographic mapping, ALTA survey, record of survey,
review of available record drawings, traffic studies, hydrology study, evaluation
of projected demands and available capacity of existing facilities to serve them,
and preparation of land use and infrastructure master plans. As part of the
project, modeling of the proposed backbone domestic/fire and sanitary systems
were completed. The sanitary sewer modeling used the Costa Mesa Sanitary
District methodology.
City of Beverly Hills, North Santa Monica Boulevard (NSMB)
Reconstruction - Beverly Hills, CA: Survey Manager provided professional
services for the reconstruction of North Santa Monica Boulevard (NSMB)
from the eastern city limit with West Hollywood to the western city limit with
Los Angeles. Improvements included the design of the corridor, storm drain
infrastructure design, implementation of sustainable practices, the addition
of bicycle lanes, urban design enhancements, and pedestrian improvements.
Civil engineering design services included PS&E, permitting and agency
coordination, bid and award support, construction administration, and
project closeout support; and additional services included analysis of the
storm drain system which replaced aging storm drain segments and upsized
selected segments; catch basins replaced to include storm water treatment; and
bioswales designed to treat water from the roadway and adjacent alleys.
City of Los Angeles, Proposition O Implementation, Grand Boulevard
Storm Water Tree Wells Best Management Practices (BMP) - Venice,
CA: Survey Manager provided civil engineering services for this project which
intercepts streetscape surface runoff flow, removes pollutants, then slowly
discharges the treated storm water into the local storm drain system that leads
to the ocean. This Low Impact Development (LID) project improves surface
water quality and beautifies the existing streetscape.
Mt. San Antonio College, Utility Master Plan - Walnut, CA: Project
Manager provided professional services for the campus utility master plan.
Survey services included a 495-acre aerial topographic map, boundary and
easement plotting, and surface utility investigation.
Kimberly (Raetz) Wender, PE, QSD, ENV SP
AlRail QA/QC
Kimberly is a professional engineer with 12 years of experience with public
works projects. She has served as manager and engineer of record on multiple
projects related to public transit facilities, infrastructure, parks and recreation
projects, storm water management, and drainage analysis.
Experience
Vista Canyon Multi -Modal Center (Metrolink Station) - Santa Clarita,
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CA: Project Manager and Engineer of Record for the new station comprised of
Engin eer/Civil/85674 A/Professional
ngin
approximately one mile of new railroad track, a center platform, and a grade
separated pedestrian undercrossing allowing access to the platform. The project
EDUCATION
requires detailed coordination with a new development to the north and a new
2008/BS/Civil Engineering/
bus transit center to the east. The design team is following Metrolink's CADD
University of Connecticut
standards for the project and is utilizing Microstation and INROADS for plan
production. Services also include drainage design, grading of rail and platform,
CERTIFICATIONS
utility coordination, permitting assistance for the City of Santa Clarita,
Qualified SWPPP
preparation of final construction documents, and cost estimates.
Developer/Storm Water
Multiple Application
Ferraro Sports Complex - Los Angeles, CA: Project Engineer for the
and Report Tracking
System/85674
renovation of the Ferraro Fields soccer complex in Griffith Park The project
consisted of restoration to seven soccer fields with synthetic turf, updated
Envision Sustainability
Professional/Institute for
lighting, DG walking paths, picnic tables, playground equipment, ADA-
Sustainable Infrastructure/
compliant restroom, concession facilities and a new parking lot. The parking lot
portion of the project consisted of 198 parking stalls, including ADA accessible
PROFESSIONAL
parking. The park design included underground filtration chambers to infiltrate
AFFILIATIONS
storm water and meet LID requirements. Psomas provided grading, drainage,
American Public Works
horizontal control plans, utility plans, and erosion control plans.
Association
American Society of Civil
General Atomics Sports Park - Poway, CA: Engineer of Record for the
Engineers
second phase of a sports complex that included concrete walkways, a variety of
EXPERIENCE
recreational sport courts, and expanded parking lot. Psomas provided grading,
drainage, horizontal control, utilities and erosion and sediment control plans
With Psomas for 7 years;
with other firms for 5 years
along with various drainage reports and water quality technical reports.
Psomas assisted with permitting process through City of Poway.
Carmel Creek Park/Carmel Del Mar ADA Improvements - San Diego, CA:
Project Manager for final design services of the Carmel Del Mar Comfort Station
and Carmel Creek Comfort Station ADA Access Improvements. The project
includes removal and replacement of sidewalk; removal and replacement of
curb and gutter; removal of a non -compliant driveway and replacement with a
new driveway to meet the latest City standards; removal of non -compliant curb
ramps with the replacement of fully compliant curb ramps; and installation
of chain link fences and gates. Additionally, the existing comfort station was
reviewed for the most current codes and upgrades to non -compliant items.
Psomas prepared final construction documents for the project including plans,
technical specifications, and cost estimates. As Project Manager, Kimberly
worked closely with the City to deliver the project in time to correlate with the
adjacent elementary school's schedule requirements.
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EDUCATION
1996/Masters of Urban
Planning/University of
California, Irvine
1991/BA/Development
Studies/University of
California, Los Angeles
CERTIFICATIONS
American Institute of
Certified Planners/No.
112796/American Planning
Association/112796
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
American Planning
Association
Association of
Environmental
Professionals
Society of American
Military Engineers
Future Ports
Alia Hokuki, AICP
Environmental
Alia Hokuki, AICP, serves as a Senior Project Manager of Environmental
Planning projects. She has 25 years of experience in environmental and policy
planning field with a focus on environmental impact assessments for public and
private sector clients. Alia's expertise includes the preparation and management
of environmental compliance documents pursuant to CEQA and NEPA, Specific
Plans, land development, and feasibility studies. She has managed a variety
of projects, including recreation/parks, institutional, mixed -use, commercial,
residential, redevelopment, planned communities, and infrastructure projects.
She has extensive knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, and planning and zoning law.
Experience
Magnolia Tank Farm Specific Plan Program EIR - Huntington Beach,
CA: Project Manager for the EIR. The Project would be located on a 29-acre
site with mixed -use development consisting of a lodge and ancillary resident -
and visitor -serving retail and dining; 2.8 acres of Coastal Conservation area
adjacent to Magnolia Marsh; and 2.6 acres of park. In addition, the Specific
Plan designates the area adjacent to Magnolia Street as Open Space Park along
the project site's eastern boundary. This open space area contains a pedestrian
trail that will link the project's visitor -serving and residential uses to a future
pedestrian trail within the Open Space Conservation area adjacent to the
Huntington Beach Channel and Magnolia Marsh.
Annandale Canyon Open Space Trail Access Improvements Project -
Pasadena, CA: Project Manager for the IS/MND. The Project will provide an
open space area with accessibility to the public and is located on City -owned site
of 23 acres of undeveloped land in Annandale Canyon. The Project is composed
of several improvements to the site, which include a new trailhead, a trail, and
an observation point on a hilltop of the San Rafael Hills.
EXPERIENCE Lions Field Sports Park Project IS/MND - Fullerton, CA: Project Manager
for the IS/MND; the project involved demolishing existing improvements and
With Psomas for 6 years; with other firms for 19 years constructing four softball diamonds, a full size and practice football field, a
storage building, concrete bleachers, and restroom/concession buildings.
Gisler Residential Project IS/MND - Huntington Beach, CA: Project
Manager for the IS/MND; the project is the construction of an 85-unit single-
family residential development on a 13.9-acre site. The site is surrounded by
single-family residential and Gisler Park directly south. The Project includes an
on -site passive open space area and improvements to the existing Gisler Park
including to the walkway system and the tot lot.
Princessa Crossroads Development EIR - Santa Clarita, CA: Project
Manager for the EIR. The proposed project consists of 710 residential units and
680,000 SF of business park/retail/office uses on 189.2-acre site. The mixed -use
development would include five planning areas, two designated for single- and
multi -family residential, and the remaining three for business park/retail/
office uses.
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1993/CA/Professional
Doug Fredericks, PE, ENV SP
Structures
Doug Fredericks is a registered civil engineer with 31 years of experience in
bridge design and bridge project management. He has led the planning, layout,
type selection, and final design for a wide variety of transportation structures,
including new construction, widening, and rehabilitation projects. He has
also performed studies to evaluate the condition of existing structures, and
has designed retaining walls, sound walls, water -holding tanks, and drainage
facilities. As Project Manager, he was responsible for the successful completion
a number of bridge projects for Caltrans and local municipalities.
Engineer/50863 Experience
EDUCATION
Los Angeles River Valley Bikeway and Greenway Design - Los Angeles,
1991/MS/Civil Engineering/
CA: Structures Lead for the feasibility study to provide a 12-mile long pathway
University of California,
along the Los Angeles River from Canoga Park to Elysian Valley. Evaluated
Davis
over 35 road and river crossings with design solutions consisting of pathways
1990/BS/Civil Engineering
cantilevered over the river, undercrossings, overcrossings, and at -grade
with Minor in English/
California State University,
improvements. Determined constructability of major overcrossings of proposed
Chico
Caltrans facilities. Researched existing Caltrans, City, and USACE facilities and
gained an intimate knowledge of the Los Angeles River hydraulics, history, and
CERTIFICATIONS
soil conditions. Researched latest construction costs and construction access in
Envision Sustainability
the river.
Professional/Institute for
Sustainable Infrastructure/
"Red Car" Multi -Use Bridge - Los Angeles, CA: Lead Bridge Engineer for the
preliminary and final design of this new 400-foot-long multi -use bridge over
PROFESSIONAL
the Los Angeles River. The design for this bridge was innovative in many ways.
AFFILIATIONS
The bridge supports re -used pilings and footings constructed for the original
Past President - South
Los Angeles streetcar system "Red Car" line. Doug investigated the original
Natomas Transportation
Management Association
design to determine its suitability for this re -use. To save project costs and to
APWA Government
limit the amount of work in the river, half the existing piers remained in place
Advocacy Committee
and the others were rehabilitated to provide support. The superstructure design
(California Chapters)
provides aesthetic details to represent the historic use of the alignment. Doug
Sacramento Metropolitan
attended public meetings to receive feedback from local residents on the design,
Chamber of Commerce
Transportation Committee
and modified design items where appropriate.
Chair and Cap -To -Cap Team
Leader
Santa Cruz River Shared -Use Path Design at Cal Portland - Marana, AZ:
Structural Engineer for this shared -use path that will be 1.8 miles long make
EXPERIENCE
the final connection for the Town of Marana to the 131-mile Pima County Loop
With Psomas for 7 years;
System. The path will extend from the existing Avra Valley Road Trailhead
with other firms for 24
located on the west side of the Santa Cruz River, crossing over Cal Portland
years
property to the existing path to Gladden Farms along the east side of the Santa
Cruz River. To achieve the path alignment modifications to the existing Avra
Valley Road bridge included the addition of a vehicle barrier, and underpasses
at Cal Portland's haul road and material conveyor belt. A majority of the path
will be constructed along the Santa Cruz River at soil cement level and will
include a 14-feet wide paved path, landscaping, sitting areas, and screen walls
and fencing.
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Kevin Thornton, PE, ENV SP
Sustainability Lead
Kevin has 27 years of experience in transportation engineering. His experience
includes bicycle friendly river parks to urban arterials, including the design
and preparation of roadway and drainage improvements and design concept
reports. He has managed design projects from the project scoping stage through
construction, including the oversight of construction administration. Kevin is
an Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) Envision expert who is also a
certified trainer and verifier for ISI. Kevin assisted in crafting several credits
in the Envision V3 rating system. Some of Kevin's work with Envision has been
published in CE News magazine and he regularly presents on Envision topics.
2015/CA/Professional
Engineer/Civil/84397
Kevin is Director of Sustainability at Psomas where he oversees the Psomas
Sustainability Committee and is responsible for the achievement of Psomas
EDUCATION
sustainability goals.
1994/BS/Civil Engineering/
University of Arizona
Experience
CERTIFICATIONS
Los Angeles River Valley Bikeway and Greenway Design - Los Angeles,
Envision Sustainability
CA: Sustainability Lead for the design of the final 12 miles of the Valley portion
Professional/Institute for
of the Los Angeles River Greenway for the City of Los Angeles. Once completed,
Sustainable Infrastructure/
this Envision Platinum greenway project will make it possible for Angelenos to
PROFESSIONAL
walk and bike from Canoga Park to Elysian Valley. The project will complete the
AFFILIATIONS
Los Angeles River Bike Path from Vanalden Avenue in the West Valley to Forest
American Public Works
Lawn Drive/Zoo Drive near Griffith Park.
Association
American Society of
Houghton Road, 22nd to Irvington - Tucson, AZ: Team Leader for the final
Highway Engineers,
design of this three-mile project to widen Houghton Road from two to six lanes
Phoenix Sonoran
with a median, add bike lanes and a multi -use path, and incorporate extensive
American Pedestrian and
drainage improvements that will provide all-weather access throughout the
Bicycle Professionals
segment. The project also includes the addition of street lighting and ITS,
new traffic signals at three major intersections, and a PELICAN pedestrian
EXPERIENCE
crossing. The roadway crosses the Pantano Wash, and the project includes
With Psomas for 15 years;
with other firms for 12 years
the construction of a new bridge, retrofit of the existing bridge, addition of
soil cement bank protection, and an underpass to provide for future linear
park connections. The sustainable aspects of Houghton Road were evaluated
using Envision, Greenroads and INVEST in order to compare and contrast the
different rating systems.
Arcadia and Timrod Bicycle Boulevards - Tucson, AZ: Senior Project
Manager for the design of the conversion of two intersecting residential
corridors into bicycle boulevards following design guidance detailed in the
National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Urban Bikeway
Design Guide. The Arcadia Avenue Bicycle Boulevard project extends from
East Grant Road in the north to East Eastland Street in the south for a total of
2.77 miles. The Timrod Street Bicycle Boulevard project extends from South
Alvernon Way in the west to South Craycroft Road in the east for a total of 2.37
miles. The project includes the conversion of two existing emergency beacons
to combined emergency beacons/BikeHAWK beacons and the conversion of five
HAWK beacons to BikeHAWK beacons. Traffic calming, landscaping and bicycle
wayfinding signage are also included.
EDUCATION
1997/BArch/Architecture/
California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Construction
Manager/Construction
Management Association
of America/2594
Envision Sustainability
Professional/Institute for
Sustainable Infrastructure/
Designated Design -Build
Professional/Design-Build
Institute of America/
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
American Public Works
Association, Southern
California Chapter
Construction Management
Association of America,
Southern California Chapter
Design -Build Institute of
America
Reuben Tolentino, cm DBIA, ENV SP
Constructability Review
Reuben Tolentino has 23 years of experience in providing construction
management and inspection services. His experience includes management
of staff and consultants, project management, construction management and
inspection, constructability review, value engineering, construction documents
and specifications, claim dispute resolution, contract administration,
community outreach, bidding assistance, project controls, and scheduling
review for both the public and private sectors.
Experience
El Dorado Park Nature Center Improvement Project - Long Beach,
CA: Principal in Charge for providing project and construction management
services for El Dorado Park Nature Center exterior improvements including:
main entrance pedestrian bridge replacement; enhancement of main entry gate
and signage; beautification of the outdoor amphitheater for educational sessions
and events; construction of ADA accessible path/trail from parking lot to the
main entrance including interpretive signage; restoration/repair of parking
lot; upgrades to play area with natural material; upgrade of entry site lighting;
and replacement of non-native trees and shrubs with appropriate native
landscaping.
University Park Community Center - Irvine, CA: Project Manager for
the City of Irvine's first LEED certified building. The project consisted of the
addition of a community park building to the existing community building
at University Community Park. Services included all aspects of construction
management including contract administration, review of submittals, field
observation, documentation of the contractor's work for compliance with
the contract documents, resolution of field problems, negotiation of change
orders, monitoring the progress schedule and tracking any delays, preparation
of weekly Statements of Working Days, and other activities related to the
construction of this project.
Northwood Park Community Center - Irvine, CA: Project Manager
EXPERIENCE during construction of the community center within Northwood Community
With Psomas for 16 years; Park. Provided construction management and inspection services for the
with other firms for 7 years
modernization of the existing 4,708 SF facility and 4,000 SF addition. The project
received a LEED Gold certification. The project emphasizes sustainable design
features and materials including use of photo -voltaic panels to reduce energy
demands of the building by at least 40%.
City of Hermosa Beach, On -Call Project and Construction Management
Services - Hermosa Beach, CA: Project Manager for various state and
federally funded capital improvement projects for the City of Hermosa Beach.
Services included consultant selection and management, complete project
management from planning through construction phase services, bond and
grant management, bid and award services, construction management and
inspection, and project close-out.
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CA/Registered Civil
Engineer/#82012
CA/Registered Traffic
Engineer/#2784
Danielle Libring, PE, TE yRAILPROS
Rail Lead
Danielle brings over 13 years of experience in program and project management,
rail design, stations, traffic engineering and analysis, grade crossings,
construction management, standards/manuals development, quiet zone
design and implementation, preemption calculations, and interconnection.
Her expertise encompasses railroad stations trackwork, traffic signals, traffic
analysis, signing and striping, drainage, civil improvements, traffic control,
grade crossings, station customer information and security systems, and
street improvements with key commuter and freight rail agencies throughout
Southern California.
Experience
Via Princessa Park Access Study Project - Santa Clarita, CA: As Deputy
EDUCATION
Project Manager for the feasibility of grade -separated access to a future
BS/Civil Engineering/
park on the opposing side of the Via Princessa Metrolink station, Danielle
California Polytechnic
oversaw the feasibility analysis/conceptual design of various overcrossing and
University, Pomona
undercrossing alternatives. RailPros provided several innovative suggestions,
PROFESSIONAL
options, and cost -saving solutions for the City to consider for the next phase of
AFFILIATIONS
the project, including the structure type, structure location, and connectivity
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to the existing station. RailPros was responsible for designing the conceptual
Operation Lifesaver
structures, civil, drainage, parking lot layout modifications, and conceptual
Volunteer
renderings.
EXPERIENCE
Vista Canyon Multi -Modal Center - Santa Clarita, CA: As Project Manager
With current firm for 11
Danielle developed a new Metrolink passenger rail station for a grade -separated
years; with other firms for
center platform, including all amenities, which requires major track and
2 years
signal improvements. RailPros is responsible for managing the project and
specifically designing track, signal, structural, customer information system,
video surveillance system, and construction phasing. Danielle is successfully
delivering this project, both on -time and on -budget, and was able to innovate
a key design modification to avoid approximately $5 million in fiber relocation
costs and contractor bids came in within a few percent of the engineer's
estimate.
13th Street At -Grade Crossing Improvements/Dockweiler Road
Extension - Santa Clarita, CA: On the City's behalf, Danielle is managing the
SCRRA (Metrolink) at -grade crossing improvements for this roadway widening/
connection to an existing roadway (Dockweiler Drive) on the other side of
town, with the purpose to improve circulation and access in this community.
In conjunction with the City's General Plan, this project will provide a through
connection from Sierra Highway to Railroad Avenue. Danielle is responsible
for building stakeholder consensus and designing the grade crossing, as well
as developing the General Order 88B documents for CPUC review and approval.
She oversees at -grade improvements, including an interconnected traffic
signal/railroad signal (pre -signal), signing updates, striping modifications, and
developing advanced preemption calculations in conformance with CA MUTCD,
SCRRA, and AREMA standards.
Danielle Metrolink System Safety Study/Grade Crossing Safety Prioritization, So.
Libring, PE, TE California - SCRRA/Metrolink: Danielle served as Project Manager to evaluate
grade crossings/pedestrian strikes as well as develop a grade crossing safety
(Continued) prioritization system. The study included a detailed comparative industry and
technology study assessing grade crossing and trespasser incidents from other
commuter railroads over the past 5 years, and the types of engineering controls,
enforcement practices, and education/outreach methods utilized to prevent or reduce
trespasser incidents. To achieve results faster for reducing crossing strikes, Danielle
developed a custom methodology used to assess at -grade crossings and identify
where to prioritize crossing safety improvements at SCRRA's 882+ at -grade crossings.
After the crossings were grouped into tiers, field assessments were performed to
identify immediate safety concerns, near -term solutions, and long-term solutions.
SCRRA uses the data collection tool results to prioritize capital improvements efforts
through project planning and funding requests.
Goleta Train Depot (Amtrak) - Goleta, CA: As a Project Manager/Technical Lead,
Danielle is overseeing the civil site and parking elements of a new 8,000 SF Amtrak
multi -modal train station in the City of Goleta adjacent to the existing platform.
Danielle also coordinates any rail overlaps with the adjacent rail project by Amtrak
and LOSSAN Agency to expand their rail maintenance facility. The project will
include access improvements along South La Patera Lane, a new depot building with
waiting rooms and a cafe, a new parking facility, and accommodations for buses,
vanpools, pedestrians, and bicycles.
OC Great Park Grade Separations - Irvine, CA: On behalf of the developer
(FivePoint), Danielle is overseeing the planning, design and future construction of 2
grade separations to connect the development of the OC Great Park to the western
side of the railroad tracks. At a minimum, this project will include the grade
separation of the critical roadway connections for Marine Way and Ada which will
involve shoofly tracks and Irvine station platform modifications to keep SCRRA &
BNSF operations in service during construction. To complete these grade separations,
it will involve major relocation of 1-2 Flood Control channel(s) that cross the tracks
and vital fiber/gas/oil utilities temporary and permanent relocations. The project will
also involve the evaluation of a wildlife corridor crossing at the tracks. This project
will also involve close coordination with OCTA, BNSF, City of Irvine, County, LOSSAN,
Amtrak, and key utility entities.
Van Nuys North Platform Project - Van Nuys, CA: As Project Manager, Danielle
oversaw final design of the $35M station project delivered under LA Metro's Regional
Rail team. Danielle customized a highly successful risk management plan, reducing
or eliminating key risks and restraints, saving more than $20M million in bridge
retrofit and fiber splicing, while simultaneously obtaining stakeholder approvals.
She brought the design from 5% to bid -level ready in 18 months, a 3-month schedule
reduction allowing LA Metro to meet CTC's construction funding allocation deadline.
REGISTRATION
CA/Professional Engineer/
civil/#C62802
EDUCATION
1997/BS/E nv i ro n mental
Engineering/California
Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE)
Water Environment
Federation (WEF)
EXPERIENCE
With firm for 21 years; with
other firms for 4 years
Duong Do, PE PACE
Regional Storm Water Lead Ad-1e'w1-9'—P
Duong Do is a technical expert in civil and environmental engineering with
experience spanning back to 1996. His expertise includes all areas of water
resources, including storm water BMP and LID Infrastructure design, water and
wastewater treatment processes and design; water distribution and wastewater
collection; water and wastewater storage and pump infrastructure, and water
resource master planning and permitting. Duong has served as the Engineer -
of -Record and Project Manager for numerous storm water, potable water and
wastewater infrastructure projects throughout the Southwestern U.S., including
several award -winning facilities. As a former WWTP operator, he has dedicated
himself to operator -focus designs, value engineering and energy efficiency
improvements. As a Vice -President of the Environmental Water Division, his
current responsibilities include managing design and engineering of water and
wastewater treatment, storage, and conveyance projects.
Experience
Santa Clarita BMP Infiltration Facility - Santa Clarita, CA: As the Project
Manager and Engineer -of -Record, Duong led the design of a regional infiltration
BMP facility for the City of Santa Clarita. Several potential regional infiltration
BMP sites were identified within the Upper Santa Clara River Watershed
Management Group (USCRWMG) Enhanced Watershed Management Plan
(EWMP), but a more in-depth analysis was required to determine the viability
and infiltration effectiveness of each location. The City plans to meet a goal of 41
acre-feet (AF) of structural BMP capacity by the year 2020 and 60 AF by the year
2022. To help the City reach their short term infiltration goals, Duong and his
team performed an investigation of these potential sites. A rigorous alternatives
analysis was then performed to carefully evaluate the merits of each site. As a
result, the City selected Newhall Park as the site for their first Regional BMP
Infiltration Facility. Newhall Park BMP Facility will be designed to capture over
21 ac-ft of storm water and non -water runoffs to help improve water quality and
recharge the underlying aquifer. The BMP will be designed around the use large
diameter corrugated metal pipes (CMP) and will be installed approximately 20 ft
below grade below a newly designed city park. In addition to capturing runoffs
within the surrounding watershed, the BMP will also be integrated into the
park design, featuring a dry wash that drains into BMP. The dry wash serves as
an aesthetic public outreach feature but also functions to treat offsite drainage
that has inundated the park during heavy rain events. PACE provided the final
engineering design and construction drawings for the Newhall Park Regional
BMP Facility.
Via Princessa Park Measure W Feasibility Study - Santa Clarita, CA:
Duong is leading the Measure W Feasibility Study for the Via Princessa Park,
which will help provide the information necessary for the LA County Safe
Clean Water Steering Committee members to make the funding decisions
necessary for this BMP project. The preliminary study will summarize the
project's objectives, include a schematic of the project layout including diversion
structures, hydrodynamic separator, underground infiltration BMP, on -site
Duong De, PE LIDS, and monitoring requirements, include an outline of the capture area, as
(Continued) well as provide the benefits regarding water quality, water supply, community
investments, and nature -based solutions. This study will also include a
monitoring plan, 0&M plan, engineering analysis including geotechnical
investigation, site survey, and hydrology analysis, a CEQA preliminary
assessment, and gain approval from LA County Flood Control district to
install the diversion structure and improvements to the existing storm drain
infrastructure and facilities.
Green Street LID Selection Guidance Manual - Santa Clarita, CA: As the
Project Manager and Engineer -of -Record, Duong developed a Green Streets
LID Guidance Manual for the City of Santa Clarita. Implementing more Green
Street LIDS will help maximize infiltration volumes and properly manage/treat
pollutants caused by storm water and non -storm water runoff within the City's
boundaries, while meeting the requirements of the NPDES MS4 Permit. The
Green Streets LID Guidance Manual offers a streamlined selection process and
design requirements needed to implement different LID practices throughout
the City, which provide significant pollutant removal and aesthetic community
benefits. The manual highlights six main LID practices that the City can
implement within its streets and other public corridors. The manual includes
identifying project types, decision selection matrices, LID fact sheets, and LID
design guidelines with detailed examples. The manual also included Standard
Drawings and Details that was developed to be used as City Standards.
MacLaren Hall Property Park and Sports Fields Infiltration BMP
Feasibility Study - El Monte, CA: Duong served as the Project Manager to
develop a Feasibility Study for the MacLaren Hall Property Park and Sports
Fields Project concept for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.
The proposed project includes demolishing an existing, unused, County -
owned facility and replacing it with a multi -use park that includes ball fields,
playgrounds, nature -based amenities, and an underground infiltration BMP.
The infiltration BMP will consist of perforated corrugated metal pipe (CMP),
diverting and capturing dry and wet -weather flows, up to the 85th percentile
storm event (13 ac-ft with a peak flow rate of 17.2 cfs) from a nearby storm
drain and infiltrating into the underlying aquifer within 96 hrs. The design
of the underground BMP and above -ground park improvements will need to
complement one another, allowing for easy, frequent access to the BMP without
impacting the safety and aesthetic quality of the play areas. The Feasibility
Study was performed for the underground BMP portion of the project to
secure funding from LA. County's Safe Clean Water Program (Measure W). The
Infrastructure Program's objective is to plan, build, and maintain watershed -
based Multi -Benefit Projects. PACE addressed the 19 requirements outlined
in the Feasibility Study Guidelines to determine project eligibility. PACE also
prepared the Final Feasibility Report and the application Project Modules that
the City used to submit to the Infrastructure Program for funding.
REGISTRATION
NY/Licensed Landscape
Architect/#2526
EDUCATION
Master of Landscape
Architecture/Cornell
University, Ithaca, NY
BA/Studio Art - Sculpture/
Colgate University,
Hamilton, NY
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of
Landscape Architecture
EXPERIENCE
With current firm for 5
years; with other firms for
6 years
Chris Horton, ASLA !acificCoast Land Design, Inc.
Park Landscape Architecture
Chris is a Santa Clarita native and practices landscape architecture with
an artistic point of view, striving to create imaginative, intuitive, and
grounded places. He has a passion for utilizing public outreach and design
team collaboration to develop unique and compelling outdoor spaces that
engage a wide range of visitors. His experience in the profession of landscape
architecture includes conceptual design, public outreach, project coordination,
landscape construction documentation, client and stakeholder presentation
and field observation, roles he will help fill for the design and development of
the project.
Chris' skills and experience will bolster PCLD's technical and design response
for the Via Princessa Park design. As Project Manager, Chris will help shape and
guide design and documentation as PCLD's point person for communications,
coordinating with the project team on all aspects of the design.
Experience
Newhall Park Renovation - City of Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita, CA
Mountain View Park - City of Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita, CA
Santa Clarita Water Agency Conservatory Garden Renovation - Santa
Clarita Water Agency, Santa Clarita, CA
Kellogg Park - Trust for Public Land/City of Ventura, Ventura, CA
Greenfield Park - City of Greenfield, Greenfield, CA
Orchard Village Medians - City of Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita, CA
Dockweiler Drive Extension - City of Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita, CA
Newhall Ranch Road Median Beautification - City of Santa Clarita, Santa
Clarita, CA
Mira Monte Elementary School Field Renovation - Ojai Unified School
District, Ojai, CA
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REGISTRATION
CA/Licensed Landscape
Architect/#3899,
Sustainable SITES AID
EDUCATION
1989/BS/Landscape
Architecture/University of
California, Davis
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
ASLA (American Society of
Landscape Architects)
USGBC (US Green Building)
CMAA (Construction Mgmt)
ULI (Urban Land Institute)
Jim Keenan, SITES AP, ASLA
Architecture Lead
Jim is an urban designer, landscape architect and project principal with more
than 30 years of experience in transit -oriented development in the state of
California. He has worked extensively with public agencies, developers and
architects, and brings exceptional skills in management and design to a broad
range of projects throughout the United States, Asia, and the Middle East. His
diverse abilities have allowed him to lead and manage all phases of planning,
site design and construction on a variety of challenging projects. The result
has been top quality implementation of parks; amusement parks; living
communities; environmental resource preservation; commercial/institutional
developments; rail transit facilities; and dozens of transit -oriented community
developments.
Experience
Metrolink Vista Canyon Double Track Project, City of Santa Clarita
and SCRRA - Santa Clarita, CA: Project Manager for station architecture,
landscape, and MEP design for a new center platform station within the City
of Santa Clarita interfacing with the Vista Canyon development. The scope
of services includes station canopies, platform, ramps and stairs, pedestrian
underpass, entrance plaza, site lighting, and drainage. The character reflects
a gold strike theme as well as California rustic detailing in concert with the
surrounding community. This station has been submitted for a Sustainability
SITES Silver Certification.
Metrolink's Tunnel 25 Project, SCRRA - Santa Clarita, CA: Senior Project
EXPERIENCE Manager for new fire/life/safety upgrades for a 145-year old rail tunnel built
With current firm for 11 by Chinese immigrants in 1876. The tunnel is 1.4 miles in length and services
years; with other firms for
21 years Metrolink. The scope includes ventilation, lighting, signage, and drainage.
Goleta Train Depot - Goleta, CA: Sr. Project Manager for a new train depot
adjacent to an existing Amtrak facility. With AVA as prime design consultant,
Jim is overseeing a team of architects, engineers, landscape architects,
environmental planners, surveyors, and geotechnical engineers to develop a
new iconic gateway building, create new bus and park -and -ride facilities, and
enhance the adjacent roadways with new bike lanes. He is also overseeing the
team preparing the NEPA documents to achieve environmental clearance. This
building is being submitted for a LEED Gold Certification.
Van Nuys North Platform Project, LACMTA - Van Nuys, CA: Senior Project
Manager for MEP design for a new center platform station. The commuter
train line was changed from a single track to a double track resulting in the
demolition of the existing single sided platform and new design for a center
platform accessed by stairs, ramps, and a tunnel. He also helped produce
calculations and specifications to comply with codes, regulations, and SCRRA
Standards.
Jim Keenan, Boeing Headquarter, LAX - Los Angeles, CA: Principal in charge for the
SITES AP, ASLA landscape design of the renovation and expansion of Boeing's headquarters. Jim
led the landscape team for design, construction documents, and preparation of
(Continued) LEED Platinum certification.
Bob Hope Airport Regional Intermodal Transportation Center -
Burbank, CA: Lead landscape architect. Jim led the landscape team for design,
construction documents, and preparation of LEED Gold certification.
Cerano Park - Milpitas, CA: Jim provided design for a 2-acre park for the City
of Milpitas. It provides the community with a basketball court, tennis courts,
shade structure, playground, bathrooms, parking, BBQs, seating, and open space
for family picnics and outdoor enjoyment. The park also provides a connection
to the Coyote Creek Levee trail system with ADA access.
BART Lafayette Station Parking Lot Landscaping and LID Upgrade
- Lafayette, CA: Jim served as landscape architect to the BART station in
Lafayette. As part of the program, the parking areas were redesigned to
accommodate better circulation and multi -model connections, as well as
treatment for the site's storm water treatment. Several flow through planters
and permeable pavement areas were incorporated for filtration.
Totem lake Mixed Use Development - Kirkland, WA: Landscape Architect.
Totem Lake is a five -story infill housing project at an old commercial retail
mall that has been demolished to make room for 700 apartment homes on a
4.2 hectare sites. This complex is designed to have ground level retail along the
street frontage with a central public gathering plaza, a multiplex movie theatre,
and five large amenity courtyards above a below grade parking structure. AVA
also designed the adjacent public Hillside Plaza park.
Regional Connector Transit Corridor, LA Metro - Los Angeles, CA: Senior
Landscape Architect responsible for station plaza design for new light rail
underground stations in downtown Los Angeles for this $1.7 Billion extension of
the Blue Line Transit System from the 7th and Flower Street Metro Red & Blue
Line intermodal station to LA Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles.
REGISTRATION
CA/Licensed
Architect/#26628
EDUCATION
1987/BS/ Architecture/
California Polytechnic State
University, Pomona
EXPERIENCE
With current firm for 9
years; with other firms for
28 years
Joe Arias, RA, LEED AP
Architecture
Joe Arias is a highly versatile and experienced project architect with over 30
years of accomplishments in the master planning and design of parks; civic,
commercial, retail, and industrial architecture; tenant improvements; transit;
project management, and design. He has a thorough understanding of the
design process and construction document phase of architectural projects,
and the importance of coordination with consulting engineers, agencies, and
utilities. He has been the project manager of numerous multi -million -dollar
civic, commercial, transit; and federal, state, county, and city projects. He has
also been the LEED coordinator in the certification process of three LEED GOLD
certified projects.
Experience
Vista Canyon Double Track Project, City of Santa Clarita and SCRRA,
- Santa Clarita, CA: Design Review for station architecture, landscape, and
MEP design for a new center platform station within the city of Santa Clarita
interfacing with the Vista Canyon Specific Plan. The scope of services includes
station canopies, platform, ramps and stairs, pedestrian underpass, entrance
plaza, site lighting, and drainage. This station has been submitted for a
Sustainability SITES Certification.
Orange County Great Park Corporation, Orange County Great Park
- Irvine, CA: Project Architect/Planner responsible for initial planning and
demolition/civil work for clearing the site of the former El Toro Marine
Corps Base with its over 100 air station buildings for the construction of the
new "Orange County Great Park" which consists of more than 1,300 acres of
metropolitan park, museums and recreational areas. After the master plan work
was completed, Joe also worked with the OCGP corporation on conceptual design
and feasibility of future park buildings by re -use of existing historic hangers
and distinctive buildings.
University Community Park Community Center - Irvine, CA: Project
Architect and designer of 10,000SF community center building surrounding
park grounds and playground equipment areas. Joe was the LEED AP for
the client and led the project to a successful LEED GOLD certification and
recognition by city and USGBC of a landmark project.
Goleta Amtrak Train Depot - Goleta, CA: Senior Architect and Sustainability
Coordinator for a new train depot adjacent to an existing Amtrak facility. Joe
is a team member in the architectural design of this new community facility
for the City of Goleta, including Amtrak station uses. Joe is developing details
and sustainability design features for the building structure, cafe, conference
rooms, offices, guest facilities, plaza design, lighting, and LID. This station will
be submitted for an anticipated LEED GOLD rating.
Oak Creek Community Center - Irvine, CA: Project Architect, LEED AP
and designer of 6,000 sq. ft. community center building and surrounding park
grounds. Project was LEED GOLD certified.
REGISTRATION
CA/Electrical
Engineer/#8906
Raymundo Cruz, PE
Electrical Engineer
Raymundo is an experienced registered electrical engineer with local and
international experience in the design, construction support and equipment
commissioning of electrical systems. Raymundo's electrical design has included
the design of ticket vending machines (TVMs), station lighting, and other
electrical amenities. He is experienced in high and low -voltage electrical
power systems. He has demonstrated the ability to quickly learn and apply
new concepts, easily adapts to change, mentors others, and possesses excellent
communication skills. He is an effective team member, working closely and
coordinating with other departments, agencies, and regulators.
Experience
EDUCATION
1975/Masters/Electrical
Metrolink Vista Canyon Double Track Project, City of Santa Clarita
Engineering/University of
and SCRRA - Santa Clarita, CA: Sr. Electrical Engineer responsible for the
Southern California, Los
power supply of lighting, communications, station apparatuses, and all other
Angeles
requirements necessary for a new Metrolink passenger center platform,
1961/BS/ Mechanical
pedestrian underpass, and entry plaza. He also produced load calculations and
Engineering, Cebu Institute
of Technology, Cebu,
specifications to comply with codes, regulations, and Metrolink Standards. This
Philippines
station has been submitted for a Sustainability SITES Silver Certification.
1967/BS/Electrical
Engineering, Feati
Van Nuys North Platform Project, SCRRA - Van Nuys CA: Sr. Electrical
University, Manila
Engineer overseeing the lighting, power supply for communications, a new
Philippines
sump pump, station apparatuses, and all other requirements necessary for the
renovation of the existing Van Nuys Metrolink passenger platform and entry
EXPERIENCE
plaza. Metrolink is proposing to change the commuter train line from a single
With current firm for 7
years; with other firms for
track to a double track resulting in the demolition of the existing single sided
35 years
platform, and new design for a center platform accessed by stairs, ramps, and
a tunnel. He also produced load calculations and specifications to comply with
codes, regulations, and Metrolink standards.
Kamehameha Highway Stations Group, Honolulu Authority for
Rapid Transportation (HART), Pearl Highlands Station - Honolulu,
H I: Sr. Electrical Engineer responsible for all the electrical power, lighting,
communications and alarm coordination with other contracts. Prepared one -
line diagram, schematic / wiring diagram, load study, equipment selection,
sizing & layout of equipment. In addition, responsible for performing wiring
diagrams, lighting design, panel schedules, system grounding protection &
fire alarm, and communications interface with other contractors. Responsible
for power system studies and preparing report for short circuit, load flow,
and lighting design calculations. Prepared the specifications and coordination
with the client requirements and interdisciplinary coordination. He is also
responsible for checking shop drawings and some technical bid evaluations.
Provided support during the start-up of construction. AVA is the Prime
consultant responsible for the Kamehameha Station Group.
REGISTRATION
CA/PG/#8414
CA/CEG/#2537
CA/QSP,D/#00571
CA/Radiation Safety
Officer/#17560
EDUCATION
2000/BA/Geology/
University of California
Davis
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
South Coast Geological
Society
EXPERIENCE
With current firm for 4
years; with other firms for
17 years
Matthew Harrell, PG, CEG, QSP/D
Geotechnical
Matthew Harrell has extensive experience in engineering geology in Southern
California involving public work improvements, pipelines, dams, transportation
redevelopment projects. His experience includes exploration of varied geologic
environments to evaluate geologic and seismic hazards. He is well -versed in
exploration techniques including aerial photo interpretation, downhole logging,
hollow stem and mud rotary drilling, air percussion, cone penetrometer,
monitoring wells, fault trenching, and geophysical surveys. Matthew specializes
in compressible soils, construction observation, earth retaining structures,
environmental assessments and remediation, geologic hazard evaluations,
geomorphology, geotechnical instrumentation, SWPPP preparation and
implementation.
Experience
Central Park Build Out - Santa Clarita, CA: Project Manager providing a
geotechnical evaluation for the Central Park Build Out. The project included
demolition of the existing site improvements and construction of four multi-
use grass fields for the western portion of the site with associated field lighting
and shade structures, a restroom facility, an asphalt -paved parking lot with
associated lighting, a dog park with shade structure and lighting, wet and dry
utilities, flatwork, and landscaping.
Orange County Great Park Western Sector Improvements - Irvine, CA:
Senior Project Geologist responsible for project management, geotechnical
consultation, and review during construction of the Orange County Great Park
(OCGP) Western Sector Improvements. During underground utility installation,
services included quality assurance review of the quality control geotechnical
consultant for engineered soils backfill at the request of City of Irvine Public
Works personnel. Services transitioned to quality control during pavement
subgrade preparation, aggregate base, and asphaltic concrete placement.
Additional services included environmental consultation and observation
during demolition, and disposal of select utilities.
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park - Laguna Niguel, CA: Senior
Project Geologist performed a limited geotechnical evaluation to assess
the current condition of a relatively steep slope area that descends from a
residential development in the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
(Park) of Laguna Niguel, California. The Park is undeveloped park space with a
mix of trails and paved roads. Matthew evaluated the condition of the subject
slopes, and provided opinions regarding the condition of the slopes from a
geotechnical perspective prior to vegetation maintenance. Services included
review of readily -available geotechnical background information, geotechnical
reconnaissance, compilation and analysis, and preparation of a report
presenting conclusions and recommendations for design and construction of
the project.
EDUCATION
1986/BS/Construction
Management/Cal Poly San
Luis Obispo
John Mauk, LCPE, CCP, LEED AP
Cost Consultant Cn
John Mauk has 35 years of construction industry experience. He is a Regional
Manager and supervises O'Connor's Project Estimators and their subordinates
to ensure the highest quality of each project. His experience includes on -site
field supervision, contract administration, change order analysis, preparing
budgets, cost estimating, and claims analysis and negotiation.
With regard to estimating, John has provided estimates at all levels of design,
from conceptual through construction documents. John's project experience
includes every type of building and infrastructure project including heavy civil,
transportation, marine, building, and landscaping.
Experience
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
Puente Hills Landfill Park Master Plan - County of Los Angeles, Dept.
American Society of
of Public Works: John was the managing estimator for a conceptual estimate
Professional Estimators
completed on behalf of the County for this full scale park master plan. John and
Association for the
his team reviewed multiple documents to develop a feasibility study opinion of
Advancement of Cost
probable costs which was presented to County stakeholders. Plans called for a
Engineering
3 phase development for a combined total of approximately $278 million. Once
US Green Building Council
the nation's second largest landfill, the 142-acre site will be reinvented as public
EXPERIENCE
parkland.
With current firm for 21
Bayfront Park - City of Chula Vista: Over the last several years, John has
years; with other firms for
supported OCMI's San Diego regional office in developing estimates for a variety
14 years
of design projects at the City of Chula Vista's bayfront. Initial assignments
included a budgetary estimate of the $46 million phase I development project.
We validated the City's budget for the full build out. Work has continued to
incorporate additional phases including the harbor park and the urban greening
promenade.
Rancho Los Amigos South Campus - County of Los Angeles: John is
providing cost estimating services on the Rancho Los Amigos South Campus
project located in the City of Downey that encompasses approximately 73 acres.
The project will include a Design -Bid Build infrastructure component, and
three separate design -build components. The three phases will include new LA
County programs including ISD Headquarters (Internal Services Department),
Probation, Crime Lab and Parking Structure, and Sports Complex. OCMI's team
was hired using our on -call LA County contract to validate the 90% conceptual
cost estimate, currently set at $468 million in construction costs.
Various Projects - Orange County Transportation Authority: Under
separate contracts, John was responsible for cost estimating services for various
modernization projects with OCTA. Specific projects include the $2.5 renovation
of the Garden Grove Bus Maintenance Base, new LNG vent systems, and
maintenance building modifications.
REGISTRATION
Licensed
Architect/#C19096
California Certified Access
Specialist
International Code Council
-California Building Plans
Examiner
Certified Safety
Assessment Program
Evaluator - State of
California
EDUCATION
BArch/Cal Poly State
University, San Luis Obispo
California State University
Architectural Study Abroad
Program/Florence, Italy
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
Independent Living
Resource Center (President)
California Access Specialist
Institute (Vice President)
Elizabeth Sorgman, CASp
CASp Consultant
Elizabeth has 30 years of experience as a California Registered Architect. She
worked for the last 16 years working for the City of Santa Barbara Building
Department, and was the first CASp on the plan check team. She has been
the lead accessibility plans examiner for the City of Santa Barbara and led
the Accelerate Program, which assists businesses owners understand their
accessibility obligations.
Experience
Senior Plans Examiner - City of Santa Barbara: Relevant projects include
► Santa Barbara Dwight
Murphy Park
► Santa Barbara Alameda Kids
World Park
► Santa Barbara Community Park
► Santa Barbara Ortega Park
► Santa Barbara Franceschi Park
► Santa Barbara
MacKenzie Dog Park
► Santa Barbara Hale Park
Accessibility Plans Examiner - City of Santa Barbara: Title 11 & Title
111 projects
Program Coordinator - City of Santa Barbara: Accelerate Program - the
EXPERIENCE program provides prospective tenants with a list of necessary accessibility
With current firm for 1 year; improvements that can be addressed prior to the execution of the lease
with other firms for 26
years agreement or the initial tenant improvement plan submittal.
Plans Examiner - County of Santa Barbara
Private Practice - Architect: for new dwellings, guest houses, cabanas,
additions, renovations & commercial tenant improvements.
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Work Statement
PSOMAS
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The scope shall include, but is not limited to, the following tasks and subtasks outlined below:
Task 1: Preliminary Investigation
The first activities to be undertaken for the design of the Via Princessa Park project are site
investigations and a kickoff meeting with the Project Development Team (PDT). It is critical that the site
investigations be performed thoroughly as this information will be crucial for the success of the project.
It is also important that the investigations be done in a timely manner in order to meet the June 2022
Measure W application deadline. Railroad Right of Entry (ROE) will be a critical path in getting the field
crews access to the site and RailPros will be instrumental in that process. The kickoff meeting with the
City and PDT will allow the project design team to gain a full understanding of the City's goals and
expectations.
Subtask 1.1: Kickoff Fleeting and Field Reconnaissance
► Schedule and conduct a project kickoff meeting to discuss the scope, purpose, schedule, and
pertinent details of the project.
► Conduct a field reconnaissance to assess existing conditions of the project site and surrounding
areas. The field review of the project site should include factors that could affect the project.
► All field reconnaissance work will need to follow SCRRA Right of Entry procedures and safety
requirements.
Output
► Kickoff Meeting, Site Walk
Subtask ? 2: Document Resea-1- ind Review
Obtain and review available reports, maps, data, infrastructure improvement plans, and any
applicable previous studies that have been conducted in the vicinity of the project site.
Perform all utility coordination necessary to determine and identify locations of all existing
underground and overhead utilities within the project area from record drawings, as well as
future utility requirements. Obtain available utility data from record drawings and provide the
information as part of the site base map for the project.
Analyze existing electrical loads and proposed electrical demands at the station and parking lot.
Prepare a preliminary load analysis of the proposed park site. Coordinate with SCE for existing
electrical facilities and possible improvements to accommodate the proposed electrical loads.
► Confer and coordinate with affected agencies and utility companies to identify design controls
and considerations necessary for plan preparation and approvals.
Output
► Document Review, Utility Agency Coordination
Subtask 1.2: Document Research and Review (NIC, Deferred)
► Obtain UAV (drone) video of the entire project area for use during planning and project
meetings; along with video from the project perimeter. Include video of the drainage channel,
parking lot, Whites Canyon Road south bridge abutment slope, SCRRA/Metrolink right of way,
and westerly portions of the Cordova Estates property including the bank protection access
road.
Output (NIC, Deferred)
Drone Video of the Project Site, Underground Utility Detection
Subtask 1.3: Boundary Survey
► Perform and coordinate all survey and mapping necessary to establish existing property
boundaries for the project. Mapping of existing easements will be included within this scope of
work.
All field reconnaissance work will need to follow SCRRA Right of Entry procedures and safety
requirements.
Output
► Boundary Survey
Subtask 1.4 1 upugraphic Survey (NIC, Deferred)
► Perform and coordinate all required topographic survey to complete the project from
conceptual design through construction documents. Research and compile all existing control
data, including research of all affected utility companies within the project area. In addition to
the project site, topography should include all associated areas of study to complete conceptual
design options for the project. It is our understanding that an aerial survey of the project site is
being performed under a separate contract and will be provided to our team.
All survey work shall be coordinated with all project subconsultants to ensure the control for the
project is consistent.
All survey work will need to follow SCRRA Right of Entry procedures and safety requirements.
Output (NIC, Deferred)
► Topographic Field Survey
Subtask 1.5: Geotechn cal Deport (NIC, Deferred)
► Perform all necessary geotechnical, soil investigation, and engineering in support of the
project's preliminary design and environmental documents.
► All geotechnical work will need to follow SCRRA Right of Entry procedures and safety
requirements.
Output (NIC, Deferred)
► Geotechnical Report
Subtask 1.6: Potholing (NIC, Deferred)
Pothole and map existing utilities, including identification of any existing utilities that may be impacted
by the proposed grade separated crossing within the SCRRA Right of Way. Pothole information shall be
identified on the plans. We assume there will be no more than 10 potholes.
Output (NIC, Deferred)
10 Potholes with Pothole Report
Task 2: Project Management
The project management task is especially important on this project due to the complexities of the
project and large consultant team. Communication with the City, stakeholders, design team, and PDT
will be paramount to the success of this project. The project management task will encompass all
project meetings, and ongoing communication and coordination with the Project Development Team
(PDT) and impacted stakeholders from project kick-off through plan approval. Psomas will provide
meeting agendas, meeting minutes, task lists, and exhibits.
SuotaSK 1.1: fvlontniy Puf Meeting
Develop a Project Development Team (PDT). Members of the PDT shall include Consultant and
subconsultants as required, City staff, Metro, SCRRA/Metrolink, and other agency
representatives and project stakeholders as necessary.
Provide coordination with Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCVWA), in support of their
groundwater recharge project, if needed.
Schedule and conduct monthly PDT meetings to review project schedules, concepts, plans, and
specifications. Assemble the agenda prior to each meeting and provide and distribute meeting
minutes afterwards. (8 months)
r Provide project management and coordination on an ongoing basis during the design phase of
Output
the project
Develop PDT, Project Management, Coordination, Monthly Meetings including agendas and
minutes
Subtask 2.2: Monthly Progress Reports
Output
Prepare monthly progress reports, progress schedule updates, and supporting data. The
progress report shall include accomplished tasks for the month, anticipated progress for the
next month, pending issues, and schedule completion target dates. (8 months)
Monthly Progress Reports
Subtask 2.3: Schedule
Output
Within two weeks of the Notice to Proceed (NTP), provide a detailed project baseline schedule
indicating milestones, major activities, and deliverables to the City for review and comment.
Consultant shall update the schedule, as needed.
Detailed Project Schedule
Subtask 2A Quality Control and Railroad Safety
► Have a quality control plan in effect during the entire course of the project.
► Coordinate all on -site field activities which may pass through the SCRRA/Metrolink right of way,
Output
to ensure active railroad safety training status and flagging when needed.
Quality Control Plan and Railroad Right of Entry Coordination
Task 3: Concept Design and Studies
Preparation of the concept design and studies is an important and time -critical scope of work that will
inform the park master plan. The studies will need to be done thoroughly and efficiently in order for the
project to deliver a park master plan by May 2022, to meet the City's goal of inclusion of the plan into
the Measure W application.
Subtask 3.1: Bank Protection Analvsis and Rpnnr
This subtask is for the study and analysis of proposed bank lining along the Santa Clara River adjacent to
the project site.
Tasks are to include:
Prepare an analysis to evaluate the necessity for bank lining protection along the proposed
improvements and provide the extents of the bank lining and typical cross -sections
recommended for the project. Cross -sections should address bank transitions, cutoff depths,
and proposed bank lining material that will provide the necessary protection and meet Los
Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) requirements.
Based on the above results, prepare a hydraulic analysis that evaluates the existing conditions
and three proposed bank lining alignments designed to meet LACFCD requirements. The City will
provide the hydraulic model utilized for the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, revised June 2,
2021. The most current, approved flow rates for the 100-year and capital storm events should
be obtained through the City of Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County, respectively.
► The analysis shall address the following:
► Evaluate the maximum area available for the proposed park site.
► Design the proposed facilities to meet LACFCD requirements including, but not limited to,
hydraulic parameters (comparison of existing and proposed conditions, for water surface
elevation and velocity, for the 100-year and capital flow rates), vehicle access, bank lining
geometry and typical sections.
Provide bank lining transitions to accommodate Honby Creek.
Overlay the alignment alternatives with environmentally sensitive boundaries and jurisdictional
areas, delineated by others, in order to minimize environmental impacts.
Provide hydraulic summary tables of pre and post project hydraulic parameters, conclusions,
and recommendations for each alternative alignment within the hydraulic report.
Prepare an engineer's estimate for each bank lining option.
Output
► Bank Analysis Report and Engineer's Estimate for three bank lining options
1;ubtask 3.2: Vehicular Access Road Concept Design and Study
This subtask is for the study and analysis of alternate alignments for a proposed access road to the
project site. The vehicle access will provide a means of entry for maintenance, emergency, and security
vehicles. The analysis shall include the feasibility, key design issues, and any anticipated impacts
associated with the potential alignment options.
Tasks are to include:
Output
Work with City staff and outside agencies to evaluate required maintenance, emergency, and
security vehicle sizes, vehicle access requirements, and design parameters.
Alignment options shall include but are not limited to the following:
Alignment from Whites Canyon Road:
Provide a concept based on minimal grading of the access road adjacent to the existing
slope. Proposed retaining walls on both sides of the access road are anticipated to
account for the grade differential between the proposed road and the existing slope.
Provide an alternative grading option for the same alignment, that allows for a larger
graded footprint and reduces the area and height of proposed retaining walls adjacent
to the road.
Alignment from Cordova Estates (mobile home park) utilizing the existing bank lining access
road.
Alignment utilizing the existing at -grade vehicle crossing. Research the feasibility and
functionality, and identify the potential constraints associated with this alternative.
Review the Vehicular and Pedestrian Underpass alignment options previously studied and
provide updated cost estimates for the combined vehicle and pedestrian underpass
alternatives. Refer to the Railroad Crossing Alternative Study provided in Appendix D.
The study should provide a summary, concept plans, construction cost estimates, a comparison
of advantages and disadvantages, and any associated easements, permitting and anticipated
design and construction challenges for each alignment.
Typical sections and profiles will be provided for the preferred option.
Vehicular Access Studies and Cost Estimates for five (5) access options
SubtasK i.s: vedestriari Access Loncept uesign and Study
► Review the Pedestrian Only Underpass Alternative previously studied and provide an updated
cost estimate for the access option.
Research the feasibility for a pedestrian only railroad crossing that utilizes the existing at -grade
pedestrian crossing for the station. Identify proposed upgrades that should be considered and
the potential constraints associated with this alternative.
The study should provide a summary, concept plans, construction cost estimates, a comparison
of advantages and disadvantages, and any associated approvals, permitting or construction
challenges anticipated for each alignment.
Typical sections and profiles will be provided for the preferred option.
Output
► Pedestrian Access Studies and Cost Estimates for two (2) access options
Subtask 3A Drainage Uldfiflei Crossing LUI-IcePL design and Study
► Evaluate options for a proposed drainage channel crossing to accommodate access for
maintenance, emergency, and security vehicles over the existing channel.
► Provide a feasibility study of potential crossing alternatives that identifies key design issues,
proposed type of crossing and location, hydrology, hydraulics, and any anticipated design and
construction issues. The study should provide a summary, exhibit, and construction cost
estimate for each channel crossing alternative, with a comparison of advantages and
disadvantages between the design options.
Output
r Drainage Channel Crossing Study and Cost Estimate with alternatives
Subtask 3.5: SCRRA/Metrolink Existing Station Concept Design and Stud°
► Evaluate potential station platform and access upgrades that could be requested by
SCRRA/Metrolink to bring the existing station up to current standards.
► Evaluate potential railroad double track expansion that may be required by SCRRA/Metrolink
due to the proposed underpass improvements.
► Provide a ridership evaluation of the Via Princessa Metrolink Station to assess station ridership
once the Vista Canyon Metrolink Station has been operational for two years.
Output
► Existing Station Concept Study
Subtask 3.6: Certified Access Specialist Program (CASp) Report (NIC, Deferred)
Provide an interior and exterior site assessment of the existing restroom building and exterior site
improvements. The assessment should evaluate compliance of the existing improvements with current
disability access standards.
Output (NIC, Deferred)
► CASp Report
Subtask 3.7: Existing Restroom Facility Evaluatio:
► Coordinate with the City's Parks and Recreation Department to evaluate restroom stall
requirements to accommodate the additional park use proposed for the site.
► Provide building expansion concept design plans (no sections or elevations). Incorporate any
required restroom modifications identified in the CASp Report.
Output
► Concept Restroom Building Design Plans
Subtask 3.8: Sustainability Certification Evaluation
► Evaluate the feasibility and cost effectiveness to pursue sustainability recognition and
Output
certification through an industry recognized rating system such as LEED, Envision, Sites or other
equally accepted program.
The evaluation should include recommendations for rating system programs with corresponding
award levels, all associated certification costs, a summary of any additional design or
coordination needed to achieve final project certification, and an outline of the process and
estimated schedule.
Sustainability Certification Evaluation including costs and schedule
Task 4: Park Master Plan
This task will define the park's character and programming. The previously performed tasks will inform
the park's opportunities and constraints. Public outreach and meetings with City staff will help to inform
the programming and ultimately the master plan of the park. Finally, the master plan will be approved
the City Planning Commission and City Council.
Subtask 4.1: UppUf tunWes dnU Lunstraints exhibit
► Develop an Opportunities and Constraints Exhibit to clarify project design elements and impacts
to consider during the park planning process. The exhibit should include the primary project
components including bank lining, vehicle access, and drainage crossing, along with any
constraints associated with the existing railroad or project setbacks requirements. Additionally,
existing utilities, right of way, property ownership, and boundary and aerial topographic survey
(by others) information gathered during the Preliminary Investigation phase of the project will
also be incorporated.
Output
Opportunities and Constraints Exhibit
Subtask 4.2: Master Plan Developmew
► Work with City staff to develop a Park Planning Development Team which will be comprised of
the consultant, subconsultants, and City staff.
► Schedule and conduct in -person staff workshops.
► Develop three concept options that incorporate park elements identified by City staff, potential
programming opportunities, and educational elements. Scope to include revisions to each
concept after staff workshops are completed to incorporate comments and feedback.
!► Provide an Overall Site and Park Master Plan Concept in support of the Measure W Application.
The Concept will need to be completed prior to the Measure W Application submittal date.
PACE will assist in coordinating internal deadlines and concept plan requirements during the
park planning process.
Output
Delineate maintenance, emergency, and security vehicle access routes, including day to day and
non -routine maintenance vehicle access.
Coordinate with City staff to identify maintenance and utility vehicle storage opportunities.
Establish a proposed parking lot layout that includes vehicle and pedestrian circulation, parking
stall locations, and updated accessibility requirements for the project. The layout should
account for impacts to the parking area from the proposed building expansion, and vehicle and
pedestrian access options. The existing parking stall count shall be utilized for the new parking
lot layout.
Provide a park lighting concept and photometric analysis based on Musco lighting, in support of
the lighting needs for the site. The analysis should identify any impacts (lighting and aesthetics)
to the adjacent development, and mitigation for CEQA compliance.
Incorporate Sustainability Certification design elements, if required.
Prepare exhibits to present before the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission
and the Planning Commission.
Prepare a Draft Technical Study to summarize pertinent data relevant to the park development
process.
Prepare an opinion of probable construction costs for proposed project improvements.
Park Master Plan with three (3) options including Exhibits, Photometric Analysis, and Draft
Technical Study
Subtask 4.3: Public Engagement
Output
Facilitate and attend community meetings. (2 meetings)
Implement design changes received from community feedback.
Provide coordination services to aid in the City's public engagement effort.
Prepare exhibits as needed in support of the public engagement process.
Facilitate Public Engagement with Exhibits, Meetings, and Coordination
Subtask 4.4: Master Plan Approval
Prepare exhibits and present the Master Plan to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Commission for review.
10- Prepare exhibits and present the Master Plan to the Planning Commission for approval
Prepare exhibits and present the Final Master Plan to City Council for approval.
Provide revisions to the Master Plan based on feedback or comments received from each
Commission or Council meeting.
11, Prepare a Final Technical Study.
Update the opinion of probable construction costs to reflect the Final Park Master Plan.
Output
Exhibits, Meetings, Final Technical Study, and Opinion of Cost to facilitate Master Plan Approval
Task 5: CEQA Support
This task encompasses the items of work necessary to support the CEQ1A process related to the
development of the project.
Output
The Consultant will be required to provide coordination and professional services to aid the City
in preparing required CEQ1A documentation.
The Consultant shall provide Exhibits as needed in support of the project's Technical Studies.
Coordination with the City's CEQ1A Consultant including providing previously prepared Exhibits
Task 6: Preliminary Design (NIC, Deferred)
If the City elects to award this phase of work, Psomas shall assist the City during the design development
phase of the project. Psomas shall prepare project documents and provide the necessary deliverables
for a 30% design milestone.
Create a preliminary Site Plan that demonstrates the size and relationship of the project components in
conjunction with the site constraints and topography. The site plan should encompass the entire project
area, including pedestrian and vehicle access roads, all site plan elements related to the infiltration
facility and park, the revised parking lot, building expansion, and off -site improvements.
Prepare architectural, structural, and M/E/P preliminary building expansion plans.
Coordinate with Planning, Building and Safety, Engineering Services, and Environmental Services
to evaluate potential building and parking lot upgrades, including but not limited to,
undergrounding of existing utilities, pavement replacement or overlay, signage, striping,
upgraded light poles, LED lights, EV charging stations, parking lot landscaping, and non-
compliant building and site accessibility improvements identified in the CASp report. The
required upgrades shall be incorporated into the Site Plan and Building Expansion Plans.
Develop preliminary construction phasing proposed for the project.
Prepare preliminary bank lining plans and drainage channel crossing plans.
Prepare Regional Infiltration System and Diversion Structure Plans and Calculations based on the
design elements established in the Measure W Feasibility Study.
Prepare a preliminary rough grading plan with associated earthwork calculations based on
proposed construction phasing for the project.
Prepare a preliminary fine grading, paving, and drainage plan.
Provide a preliminary wet utility plan that includes storm drain, domestic water, and irrigation
for the site.
Determine schedule and submittals for the City's "One -Stop" requirements.
Complete necessary design documents for the project for submittal to the City's Planning
Development Review Committee (DRC). Provide all necessary plan check copies required for
DRC submittal. Scope should include all design and submittals necessary to obtain DRC approval.
Begin railroad engineering required for the project. Prepare preliminary SCRRA/Metrolink Plans
for the grade separated railroad crossing, railroad expansion, and upgrades identified within the
Existing Station Concept Design and Study.
Develop preliminary Low Impact Development/ nature -based storm water treatment strategies
for development of the project, including size and location of proposed BMPs.
Develop a preliminary site lighting plan. Design should include sports field lighting, and all site
lighting locations and sizing, with supporting calculations.
Prepare Fiber Optic plans from the City's Fiber Optic system at Weyerhauser Way and Via
Princessa to the proposed park site.
Develop preliminary landscape plans.
Incorporate the "nature -based" LID solutions from the Measure W application into the
preliminary design plans. Identify any additional "nature -based" opportunities that can be
incorporated into the project design.
Prepare and provide all required Sustainability Certification requirements, if needed.
Prepare a preliminary estimate of probable construction cost based on the program established
in the preliminary design.
Output (NIC, Deferred)
Preliminary (30%) Design Plans, Construction Phasing, Sustainability Certification Requirements,
and Cost Estimate
Task 7: Construction Documents (NIC, Deferred)
If the City elects to award this phase of work, Psomas shall assist the City during the construction
document phase of the project.
Psomas shall prepare PS&E documents and provide the necessary deliverables at each specified design
milestone. Plans shall be prepared, reviewed and approved in phases based on the construction phasing
prepared by Psomas and approved by the City.
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Submit for plan review at 60%, 90%, 100% and Final, and issue approved plans and
specifications for bidding. Provide all items required for submittal by the reviewing agencies.
Submit at all milestones, an updated design schedule, construction schedule, plans,
specifications, and estimated construction costs.
,o* Provide coordination with required utility companies to assist with any additional upgrades or
service necessary to supply the project site.
P- Prepare plans and calculations, based on the proposed project construction phasing, that
include but are not limited to the following:
Bank Lining Plans with supporting Hydraulic Calculations
Drainage Channel Crossing Plans with supporting Hydrology and Hydraulic Calculations
Regional Infiltration System and Diversion Structure Plans and Calculations.
Railroad Improvement Plans that include:
Grade separated crossing with future double track
Station upgrades
Site Civil Plans
Rough Grading Plan with associated earthwork calculations
Fine Grading, Paving, and Drainage Plan
Retaining Wall Plans
Wet Utility Plan
Utility Composite Plan
Parking Lot Improvement Plans
Public Street Improvement Plan
Site Lighting and Electrical Plans, with supporting calculations
Fiber Optic Plans
Landscape Architectural Plans
Site Plan (Includes, but not limited to, design of all park amenities such as
monument signage, benches, play structure, picnic tables, shade structures,
trash/recycle cans, trash enclosures, etc. All amenity features related to the
infiltration system, such as interpretive trails, pedestrian bridges, signage, etc.
should also be included.)
Landscape and Irrigation Plans
Plans shall include trees, plants, shrubs, hardscaping, irrigation design, details,
notes, and legends, and any selected Low Impact Development (LID) or Nature -
Based design features. All Landscape and Irrigation plans shall conform to
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Building Plans
Architectural Plans
Structural Plans
Electrical Plans
Mechanical Plans
Plumbing Plans
Prepare hydrology calculations and report in support of the project development
Prepare catch basin sizing and storm drain pipe sizing calculations and report in support of the
project development
Prepare a Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) for the project improvements
per the City's Municipal Code Chapter 17.95
Prepare preliminary storm runoff analysis subject to NPDES permit. Prepare a Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for all the construction activities. The preparation of the
SWPPP shall be done by a qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) and it shall meet all the
requirements of the State's most current version of the General Permit for Storm Water
Discharges Associated with Construction Activities.
Prepare a Geotechnical Report with the recommendations for the proposed project. Report
shall include all recommendations needed for final design of the project, including design and
construction recommendations for the proposed access road, earthwork including site
preparation, excavation, and placing of fill, bridge abutment recommendations for the proposed
drainage crossing and railroad undercrossing if needed, and geotechnical work in support of the
existing on -site agricultural well. Task includes geotechnical site investigation, laboratory testing,
and preparation of the geotechnical report for review and acceptance by the City. Geotechnical
Report shall be submitted to City's Engineering Services Division for review, comment, and
acceptance.
Provide accessory design as needed to support proposed public art for the project, at the City's
request. Attend meetings and provide coordination during the City's public art process.
Consultant shall prepare specifications in a format consistent with the latest edition of the
Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (SSPWC). For work items not adequately
covered in the SSPWC, project specific specifications shall be developed. Consultant shall furnish
and compile Special Provisions to include SCRRA Technical Specifications and Right of Entry
approval procedures
► Prepare specialized sports field specifications
► Prepare and provide all required Sustainability Certification requirements, if needed
► Prepare a construction cost estimate. The estimate should include a breakdown of costs for
each item of work and match the bid schedule, item by item, included in the specifications
Output (NIC, Deferred)
Plans, Specifications, Cost Estimates, Calculations, Reports, Design Schedule, Construction
Schedule, Sustainability Certification Requirements and Coordination provided at 60%, 90%,
100%, and Final design milestones
Subtask 7.2: Easement Preparation (NIC, Dp`----l'
► Prepare all legal documents required for the construction of the vehicular access road and
pedestrian crossing, including temporary construction easements, slope easements, and access
easements
Prepare legal descriptions, exhibit maps, and closure calculations signed and stamped by a
Licensed Surveyor
Prepare exhibits as needed for discussions with property owners, City management and City
Council
► Prepare Metro license agreements and exhibits
► Prepare SCRRA construction maintenance agreements
Output (NIC, Deferred)
► Exhibits, Legal Descriptions, Plats and Agreements. This subtask is to be provided on a time and
materials basis.
Subtask 7.3: Plan Approvals and Permits (NIC, Deferred
► Receive plan check approvals from all City divisions including but not limited to Planning, Traffic
Planning, Engineering Services, Building and Safety, Traffic, Transit, Urban Forestry, Landscape
Maintenance Division, Environmental Services, Recreation and Community Services, Park
Maintenance, and outside agencies such as LA County Fire, or as needed for construction
permits
Obtain approval for bank lining plans from Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD)
and process a revision to the County Adopted Floodway Map as required
�, Prepare and process a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) and Letter of Map Revision
(LOMR), as required
�► Obtain permits and approvals from SCRRA/ Metrolink, Metro, and the California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC) for all work within the Metro Right of Way
Los Angeles County approvals for any associated storm drain permits
Obtain any necessary Fire Department approvals
Consultant to provide all documentation for the SWPPP permit. City will assemble the NOI for
the project
Finalize all required Sustainability Certification requirements, if needed
The Consultant is to provide the City with an original and/or updated complete set of approved
plans and profiles, specifications, and estimate. Construction specifications shall be written
specific to the project
Output (NIC, Deferred)
► Plan Approvals and Permits. This subtask is to be provided on a time and materials basis.
Subtask 7.4: Bid Meetings and Support (NIC, Deferred)
► Attend Pre -Bid conference
► Respond to Bidders questions
► Write addendums in response to bidder questions and design changes
► Analyze the bids and recommend lowest responsible bidder
Output (NIC, Deferred)
Meetings, Coordination, and Addendums to support the City during the Bid Phase.
Task 8: Construction Support (NIC, Deferred)
If the City elects to award this phase of work, the Consultant shall assist the City during the bid and
construction phase through final close-out of the project.
Subtask 8.1: Construction Meetings and Support (NIC, Deferrpol
► Attend Pre -Construction Meeting
► Attend regular jobsite meetings and regular job inspection visits
► Respond to RFIs and review submittals and shop drawings
► Prepare construction bulletins as needed
► Prepare construction correction notices as needed
► Complete Sustainability Certification documentation and submittal package, if needed
► Prepare the punch list for the contractor.
Output (NIC, Deferred)
► Meetings, Coordination, RFI & Submittals Responses, Bulletins, and Punch Lists to support the
City during the Construction Phase. Sustainability Certification Submittal.
Subtask 8.2: As -Built Plans (NIC, Deferred)
► As -Built Drawings upon completion of the project and acquire the Contractor's daily red lined
plans from the Contractor and their subcontractors. Final Record Drawing will need to be both in
electronic files (CAD and PDF) and hard copies. This subtask shall be noted as a separate line
item.
Output (NIC, Deferred)
As -Built Drawings
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Below we summarize the qualifications and experience of our subconsultants.
Following these summaries, a matrix displays the responsibilities of each member of
our Dream Team.
RailPros
RAILpROS RailPros was founded in 2000 to provide a suite of transportation consulting
services, specializing in rail design, project management, program management, and
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Suite 1820 design, constructibility reviews, inspection, scheduling, estimating, project controls,
Los Angeles, CA 90017 all the way to finalizing as -built drawings, and managing project closeout activities.
RailPros brings technical expertise, qualified staff, and proven flexible approaches
and methodologies.
The RailPros team has the knowledge, skill, and experience to execute the analysis
and designs for all rail, grade crossing, pedestrian access, station, and outlying
components of the Via Princessa Park project under Psomas' leadership; and has
performed tasks that are similar in nature for the City of Santa Clarita, SCRRA, and
other rail and public agencies. This RailPros team has worked together in various
capacities on similar projects; in addition to prior experience with this project
through the alternative grade separation analysis/study/alternative development
that was completed for the City of Santa Clarita in 2020. Their team brings knowledge
of the City, SCRRA, project stakeholders, and regulatory agencies; and we can help
Psomas deliver this project successfully and on time. Additionally, RailPros has
also been involved in hundreds of projects (with a large number of SCRRA projects
in Southern California) providing project management, engineering/design, and
construction management services.
Project Experience
RailPros is an industry leader in implementing effective and innovative at -grade
crossing improvements. Through their experience working on grade crossing safety
projects throughout the nation, they have pioneered innovative technologies and
design features, such as traffic signal interconnection and advance preemption
elements. They continue to hone their skills, understanding, relationships, and
innovations on recent and ongoing projects such as:
► Via Princessa Park Access/Grade Separation Study — Santa Clarita, CA
► Citywide Railroad Grade Crossing Improvements Support — Santa Clarita, CA
► UPRR Systemwide Interconnected Rail/Highway Grade Crossing Evaluations
► BNSF Western Region Grade Crossing Traffic Engineering Support
► SGVCOG Pomona At -Grade Crossing Safety Improvements
► SCRRA Grade Crossing Rating and System Safety Study
► BOE Alameda Street Widening — Los Angeles, CA
PACE
PACE is an approximately 75-person civil engineering firm (corporation) that
specializes solely in water resources through advanced technical analysis,
engineering design, and applied research. The firm was formed in 1987 and
headquartered in Fountain Valley, CA with regional offices in Scottsdale, AZ
PACE
and Beijing, China. PACE offers a wide range of applied engineering services and
Advanced Water Engineering
research related to storm water management, water, wastewater, and water resource
permitting, and regulatory compliance to make water resource projects both
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economically viable and environmentally sustainable.
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Our engineering approach focuses on solving unique, real -world challenges
supported by leading -edge specialized technical capabilities. Our clients rely on
our expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, river engineering and complex storm water
management systems, including naturalized and engineered treatment systems.
PACE is unique from other engineering firms since we balance advanced engineering
analyses/design with applied research and laboratory investigation.
PACE has tremendous background and experience on the Via Princessa Park project,
Measure W Safe Clean Water, Santa Clara River flood control, and the City for the last
20+ years. Coupled with advanced specialization in river engineering and wetlands
and storm water management systems, our team offers the most efficient and
practical path forward on this project.
Project Experience
► Newhall Park BMP Infiltration Design and Via Princessa Park Measure W
Feasibility Study — Santa, Clarita, CA
► Santa Clara River Hydraulic Analysis/Floodplain Mapping/Bank Stabilization
— Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, CA
► Gobernadora Multi -Purpose Basin — South Orange County, CA
Pacific Coast Land Design
PCLD has been serving Santa Clarita Valley and the Southern California region
F acific Coast Land Design.lnc. since 1983, providing award -winning landscape architecture, urban planning, and
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environmental design services. They maintain an equal balance between public and
461 East Main Street private sector projects. This balance is key, allowing them to develop solutions that
Ventura, CA 93001 enrich the outdoor built environment for all users. They are a bridge between the
municipalities and agencies they serve and the private concerns that seek to develop
projects in those communities.
They are first and foremost a design firm, committed to crafting meaningful
landscapes across a variety of scales and environments. As artists and technicians,
they envision and produce designs that result in beautiful outdoor spaces that
connect people with both the natural and built outdoor environment.
Project Experience
In recent years Pacific Coast Land Design has worked with the City of Santa Clarita
on Measure W compliance park projects, most notably the ongoing Newhall Park
Renovation Project. Similar to the Via Princessa Park, the Newhall Park Renovation
is a park project above an infiltration gallery BMP. Newhall Park is one of many
park projects PCLD has worked on, ranging from neighborhood accessibility
improvements to regional destination parks. PCLD's park design success is in a large
part due to their ability to communicate with stakeholders, engage in meaningful
public process and their expert understanding of the physicality and uniqueness of
different sites — be it geology, weather, soil, hydrology, biology, etc. Some of their
recent outstanding park projects include:
► Newhall Park Renovation — Santa Clarita, CA
► Kellogg Park — Ventura, CA
► Old Orchard Park — Santa Clarita, CA
► Mountain View Park — Santa Clarita, CA
► Greenfield Park — Greenfield, CA
► Arroyo Verde Inclusive Playground — Ventura, CA
Anil Verma Associates
Anil Verma Associates, Inc. (AVA) was founded in 1985 as a multi -faceted planning,
design, and construction management firm. AVA has planned, designed, and/or
managed the construction of over 500 rail transit stations, and approximately 50 rail
corridors nationally as well as overseas.
444 S. Flower St. For Via Princessa, AVA brings extensive experience with Metrolink station platforms
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Los Angeles, CA 90071 in accordance with SCRRA and Railway Standards. They will help identify early
solutions for protection of existing utilities, providing accessibility and egress
path of travels, accommodate station amenities, safety, and at grade crossing. In
particular, they were the original designers for the Vista Canyon, Norwalk, Burbank
Airport AMTRAK, San Clemente Commuter Rail Stations, Alameda Corridor East and
OCTA Projects, and a host of other metro heavy and light rail projects in LA County.
Not only has AVA adhered to SCRRA design standards on numerous projects, they
helped write SCRRA's design guidelines.
Through their extensive sustainability experience, they have achieved minimal cost
impact in LEED® construction with advance planning in our design. Their systematic
approach to design aims to maximize the energy savings of simple, passive design
solutions. Their site design focuses on cost effectiveness, longevity, water -use,
suitable plants, energy, maintenance, local materials, and uses.
Project Experience
► Fullerton Transportation Center — Fullerton, CA
► Goleta Amtrak Depot — Goleta, CA
► Regional Connector Transit Corridor — Los Angeles, CA
► Totem Lake Mixed Use Development — Kirkland, WA
► Vista Canyon Multimodal Center — Santa Clarita, CA
Ninyo & Moore
Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants (Ninyo & Moore,
a California Corporation, is a minority -owned, multidisciplinary consulting firm that
provides high -quality geotechnical and environmental consulting services. The firm
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construction inspection and testing, engineering geology, hydrogeology, hazardous
waste remediation and environmental assessment.
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The quality of Ninyo & Moore's personnel base of 500 employees is widely
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recognized. Our staff of professionals includes experienced and registered
geotechnical engineers, civil engineers, environmental engineers, engineering
geologists, hydrogeologists, environmental scientists, certified technicians and
field inspectors, and hazardous waste and regulatory compliance specialists. The
experience of Ninyo & Moore's geotechnical staff encompasses projects throughout
the southwestern United States, including railroads, bridges, roads, highways,
tunnels, commercial and municipal structures, recreational facilities, and a variety
of other public and private works. Their environmental staff has diverse experience
in environmental assessment and audits, hazardous material assessment, surface
and subsurface sampling, asbestos, and lead -based paint sampling and analysis, cost
estimates, contamination studies, soil and groundwater contamination studies, site
remediation, emergency response to hazardous spills, abatement, and redevelopment
activities and projects.
They maintain fully equipped and accredited testing laboratories and, offer full -
service field and laboratory services for geotechnical and materials testing projects.
Their Southern California laboratories are approved by Caltrans, AASHTO, AMRL,
CCRL, and the City of Los Angeles.
Project Experience
► Central Park Build out —Santa Clarita, CA
► Elysian Park Project — Los Angeles, CA
GPRS
Ground Penetrating Radar Systems LLC, is the nation's largest company specializing
■ ■ in the detection of underground utilities, video pipe inspection, and the scanning of
concrete structures. GPRS has an extensive nationwide network of highly trained
and experienced project managers in every major U.S. market. When clients hire
GPRS, they have the peace of mind of knowing that they have the most reliable
5217 Monroe Street scanning technology on their job site and they'll receive the assistance of a project
Toledo, OH 43623 manager who can provide them with the most accurate data. For over a decade, GPRS
has been the industry leader by providing outstanding service and cutting edge
technology, keeping projects on time, reducing safety risks, and putting relationships
with clients before profit.
OCMI
OCMI, Inc. is a valued leader of quality management solutions for the built
environment that takes ownership of their clients' needs and problems and values
their resources as our own.
They are a full service, independent construction management company. OCMI was
8851 Research Drive founded in 1982 as a cost consultancy for owners and design professionals.
Irvine, CA 92618 Their staff of 99+ personnel hold professional certifications including Certified
Construction Managers (CCM), Certified Professional Estimators (CPE), Certified
Cost Professionals (CCP) and/or Certified Estimating Professionals (CEP), Planning
& Scheduling Professionals (PSP), Scheduling Professional — Project Management
Institute (SP-PMI), Project Management Professionals (PMP), and LEED® Accredited
Professionals (LEED AP).
OCMI has provided consulting services nationwide and around the world. On
average, their cost estimating accuracy is within 3% of the lowest bid. They have
worked on every type of building and infrastructure project for nearly every market.
This breadth of experience gives them a thorough understanding of the nuances
of various project types, and an expertise that they bring to every project. What
differentiates them is their collective experiences, knowledge, and success rates
within these specialized projects.
Project Experience
► Bayfront Park — Chula Vista, CA
► Rancho Los Amigos South Campus — Downey, CA
Elizabeth Sorgman
1822 Loma street Elizabeth has 30 years of experience as a California Registered Architect. She worked
Santa Barbara, CA 93103 for the last 16 years working for the City of Santa Barbara Building Department, and
was the first CASp on the plan check team. She has been the lead accessibility plans
examiner for the City of Santa Barbara and led the Accelerate Program, which assists
businesses owners understand their accessibility obligations.
Project Experience
► Dwight Murphy Park — Santa Barbara, CA
► Alameda Kids World Park — Santa Barbara, CA
► Community Park — Santa Barbara, CA
► Ortega Park — Santa Barbara, CA
► Franceschi Park — Santa Barbara, CA
► MacKenzie Dog Park — Santa Barbara, CA
► Hale Park — Santa Barbara, CA
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27220 Turnberry Lane
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Valencia, CA 91355
661.219.6000
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