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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
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CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: October 28, 2025
SUBJECT: VIA PRINCESSA PARK - PHASE IA, PROJECT P3033 - PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Shannon Pickett
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Via Princessa Park —Phase IA, Project P3033.
2. Award a construction contract to James McMinn, Inc., for Phase IA Rough Grading in the
amount of $1,019,400 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $152,910, for a total
contract amount not to exceed $1,172,310.
3. Award a professional services contract to Michael Baker International, Inc., for
environmental monitoring and surveying services in the amount of $343,720 and authorize a
contingency in the amount of $34,372, for a total contract amount not to exceed $378,092.
4. Award the professional services contract to Psomas, to provide construction support services
in the amount of $295,660 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $29,566, for a total
contract amount not to exceed $325,226.
5. Amend the design services agreement and authorize an increased expenditure authority for
permit fees, training, and flagman services with the Southern California Regional Rail
Authority in the amount of $316,030 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $31,603,
for a total amount not to exceed $347,633.
6. Authorize executing a contract with the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians to
provide tribal monitoring services in the amount of $60,000 and authorize a contingency in
the amount of $6,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $66,000.
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7. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated 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, as shown on the
attached Location Map. In 2008, this site was incorporated into the City's overall Park Master
Plan as a potential future park location within the community. Additionally, in 2015, the site was
identified in the Enhanced Watershed Management Program (EWMP) Implementation Plan as a
desirable location for a regional treatment facility to help meet the City's water infiltration
requirements.
The City Council awarded design contracts for Via Princessa Park on November 23, 2021, and
October 11, 2022. The project includes four full-sized multipurpose fields, four pickleball courts,
sports field lighting, a playground and natural play area, a restroom building, landscaping and
irrigation, additional parking spaces, and an infiltration facility.
The project will be constructed in multiple phases. Phase IA construction includes the rough
grading and clearing and grubbing. Phase IB will include the construction of the railroad
undercrossing for park access, Honby Channel culvert extension, and infiltration facility. Phase
II will construct the various park amenities, including the restroom building and parking lot
improvements.
The overall scope of the project accommodates the City's anticipated future recreational needs, is
consistent with the stormwater infiltration requirements outlined in the Upper Santa Clara River
EWMP, and supports the Building and Creating Community theme of the City's five-year
strategic plan, Santa Clarita 2025.
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements were previously completed
when the draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration's (IS/MND) availability and public
comment period, was duly noticed through the posting of a Notice of Completion (November 9,
2023) and a Notice of Intent (November 13, 2023) on the State Clearinghouse website (SCH#
2023110299), as a legal notice in the Santa Clarita Signal (newspaper), Los Angeles County
Clerk CEQA Notice website (Filing #2023243939), notices posted at the location, and the City's
Planning Division's website. In addition, hard copies of the entire IS/MND were made publicly
available at the Valencia Library, City Clerk's Office counter and the Planning counter within
City Hall. The 30-day public comment period began on November 13, 2023, and continued
through December 12, 2023. Comments were considered and responses to comments assembled.
The IS/MND and the Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program were finalized and adopted
by City staff on January 3, 2024. The documents are available on the City website
<hltp://santaclarita.gov/ViaPrincessaParkCEQA>.
Construction Contract
An invitation to bid was published and circulated via the City's e-procurement system, BidNet,
on September 16, 2025. The City transmitted the solicitation to 2,240 vendors on BidNet, of
which 108 vendors downloaded materials. A total of 13 bids were submitted and opened on
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October 14, 2025. The results of the bids are shown below.
Company
Location
Bid Amount
James McMinn, Inc.
Riverside, CA
$1,019,400
Miller Equipment Co., Inc.
Lancaster, CA
$1,215,804
Toro Enterprises, Inc.
Oxnard, CA
$1,276,821
Staples Construction Company, Inc.
Ventura, CA
$1,625,083
Urban Habitat
Palm Desert, CA
$1,903,659
C.A. Rasmussen, Inc.
Valencia, CA
$2,345,300
Remedial Transportation Services
Shafter, CA
$2,420,245
MDB General Engineering, Inc.
San Diego, CA
$2,693,302
Lee Construction Co.
Simi Valley, CA
$2,916,405
Summer Construction, Inc.
Santa Paula, CA
$3,162,540
Union Engineering Company, Inc.
Ventura, CA
$3,445,084
Doja, Inc.
Ontario, CA
$3,550,700
CSI Services
San Pedro, CA
$5,276,700
Staff recommends the project be awarded to James McMinn Inc., the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder. This contractor possesses a valid contractor's license and is in good standing
with the Contractors State License Board. The contractor's bid was reviewed for accuracy and
conformance to the contract documents and was found to be complete. The bid proposal adheres
to the project's plans and specifications and is available in the City Clerk's Reading File.
The requested contingency will cover the cost of unforeseen site conditions such as potential
utility conflicts and fees, abandoned utilities not shown in record drawings, field adjustments and
investigations, including potholing for utility locations and coordination with other agencies, and
additional work requested by the City or other permitting agencies.
While the City maintains a Support of Local Businesses policy that can be utilized by the City
Council when warranted, the City is governed by the California Public Contract Code with
regard to public works project procurement. In this type of procurement, the California Public
Contract Code does not permit a city to utilize a Support of Local Businesses policy and instead
requires the contract be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Environmental Support Services Contract
The City conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified firms to
provide environmental support services for the Via Princessa Park project. The RFP was
published and circulated via the City's e-procurement system, BidNet, on September 9, 2025.
The City transmitted the solicitation to 3,401 vendors on BidNet, of which 111 vendors
downloaded the RFP. A total of four companies provided proposals for consideration.
These proposals were reviewed and evaluated based on each company's ability to meet the
specific needs of the City. An evaluation panel, comprised of staff from the Public Works
Department, scored the responses using the following categories of weighted criteria:
Consultant qualifications and overall project team experience (30 percent)
Project understanding (20 percent)
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• Proposed methodology and ability to meet the scope of work (20 percent)
• Responsiveness to the RFP and thoroughness of proposal (15 percent)
• Overall value and cost (10 percent)
• References (5 percent)
The evaluation panel scored the responses based on a 100-point scale, with the results outlined
below:
Rank
Company
Location
Score
1
Michael Baker International, Inc.
Long Beach, CA
90
2
Wildscape Restoration, Inc.
Ventura, CA
86
3
Helix Environmental Planning, Inc.
Irvine, CA
86
4
Chambers Group, Inc.
Costa Mesa, CA
82
In reviewing proposals, the evaluation panel awarded the highest score to Michael Baker
International, Inc. (MBI). The evaluation panel determined that MBI's proposal offered the best
overall value to meet the environmental support needs.
MBI demonstrated an in-depth understanding of the project needs and provided a detailed scope
of work and approach to the project. Based on their experience with similar projects, and the
completeness of their proposal for this project, staff recommends awarding the professional
services contract to MBI for Phase IA environmental support services. The proposal is available
in the City Clerk's Reading File.
The requested contingency will cover the cost of additional surveys and monitoring requested by
the City or other permitting agencies.
Construction Support Services Contract
The City conducted an RFP to solicit proposals from qualified firms to provide a two-phase
design for the Via Princessa Park project. The first design phase was for the Master Plan and
Access Study, and the second design phase was for the Final Design and Construction Support.
The RFP was published and circulated via the City's e-procurement system, BidNet, on August
30, 2021. Firms were evaluated based on the entire scope of services. The City Council awarded
the initial concept design contract for Master Plan and Access Study services for a total amount
not to exceed $1,097,645 to Psomas at the November 23, 2021, City Council meeting. The City
Council awarded the final design services contract for a total amount not to exceed $4,347,598 to
Psomas at the October 11, 2022, City Council meeting. Psomas is the Engineer of Record for the
Via Princessa Park project.
In order to provide appropriate construction support services for Phase IA construction, it is
recommended that Psomas be awarded a contract in the amount of $325,226, including
contingency for unforeseen design constraints, design modifications requested by the City or
other permitting agencies, and field investigations. This will allow Psomas to provide
construction support, surveying, geotechnical inspection and testing, request for information
responses, submittal reviews, and recommended design modifications as Phase IA of the project
is constructed. The proposal is available in the City Clerk's Reading File.
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Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) Design Services Agreement
A design services agreement with SCRRA was authorized at the October 11, 2022, City Council
meeting for a total amount not to exceed $437,000. The design services agreement was for
SCRRA to provide plan reviews, permit approvals, and the required training and flagging for
design operations, such as surveying, utility investigation, and geotechnical work.
In order to allow construction access across the at -grade railroad crossing during Phase IA
construction, an amendment of the current agreement with SCRRA and an increased expenditure
authority in the amount of $347,633, including contingency for additional flagging requested by
the City, is recommended to provide the right -of -entry permit and the required training and
flagging for construction operations. The design services agreement is available in the City
Clerk's Reading File.
Tribal Monitoring Services Contract
As part of the CEQA process and adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, tribal
monitoring is required for the grading operations at the site which exceed five feet in depth.
Tribal monitoring is consistent with AB52 requirements and is intended to monitor the site for
any cultural artifacts that may exist.
The Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians is the sole source for tribal monitoring
services for this project. Based on the anticipated scope of work and time required to monitor
grading and excavating activities, staff recommends executing a tribal monitoring services
contract with the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians for Phase IA in the total amount
of $66,000, including contingency for additional monitoring requested by the City or other
permitting agencies. The proposal is available in the City Clerk's Reading File.
Project Budget
The City Council appropriated $34,500,000 for this project upon adoption of the Fiscal Year
2025-26 budget for Phases IA and IB. The proposed actions represent $1,585,943 for
construction and other agency costs, $703,318 for construction support, and $180,000 for project
administration costs for Phase IA. Project administrative costs include staff time, project
management, public works inspections, environmental inspections and support, utility fees, and
labor compliance monitoring. The remaining budget will be used for the construction,
construction support, and project administration of Phase IB.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Adequate funds are available in project expenditure accounts P3033259-516101 (Miscellaneous
State Grants), P3033262-516101 (Prop A Park Bond), P3033271-516101 (Measure W Municipal
Fund), P3033274-516101 (Measure W Regional Fund), and P3033723-516101 (Facilities Fund)
to support the recommended actions and associated project costs.
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ATTACHMENTS
Location Map
Bid for James McMinn, Inc. (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
Proposal for Michael Baker International (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
Proposal for Psomas (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
Proposal for SCRRA & Original Agreement (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
Proposal for Fernandeiio Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (available in the City Clerk's
Reading File)
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PROPOSALFORM
Bid #CIP-25-26-P3033B
Via Princessa Park — Phase IA Rough Grading
City Project No. P3033
City of Santa Clarita, California
TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, AS CITY:
In accordance with CITY's NOTICE INVITING BIDS, the undersigned BIDDER hereby proposes to furnish all materials,
equipment, tools, labor, and incidentals required for the above -stated project as set forth in the plans, specifications,
and contract documents therefore, and to perform all work in the manner and time prescribed therein.
BIDDER declares that this proposal is based upon careful examination of the work site, plans, specifications,
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, and all other contract documents. If this proposal is accepted for award, BIDDER agrees
to enter into a contract with CITY at the unit and/or lump sum prices set forth in the following BID SCHEDULE. BIDDER
understands that failure to enter into a contract in the manner and time prescribed will result in forfeiture to CITY of
the proposal guarantee accompanying this proposal.
BIDDER understands that a bid is required for the entire work that the estimated quantities set forth in BID SCHEDULE
are solely for the purpose of comparing bids, and that final compensation under the contract will be based upon the
actual quantities of work satisfactorily completed. THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INCREASE OR DECREASE THE
AMOUNT OF ANY QUANTITY SHOWN AND TO DELETE ANY ITEM FROM THE CONTRACT. It is agreed that the unit and/or
lump sum price(s) bid include all appurtenant expenses, taxes, royalties, and fees for the project's duration. In case of
discrepancies in the amounts bid, unit prices shall govern over extended amounts, and words shall govern over figures.
If awarded the contract, the undersigned further agrees that in the event of the Bidder's default in executing the
required contract and filing the necessary bonds and insurance certificates within ten working days after the date of
the CITY's notice of award of contract to the BIDDER, the proceeds of the security accompanying this bid shall become
the property of the CITY and this bid and the acceptance hereof may, at the CITY's option, be considered null and void.
Company Name:
James McMinn inc.
Company Address: 21834 Cactus Ave. Riverside, CA
92508
Phone: 909-514-1231
Email: jimmy@jmlge.Com
By: James McMinn
Print Name
Title: President
Signature:
Date: 10/14/25
Bid #CIP-25-26-F,3033B
Via Princessa Park — Phase 1A Rough Grading
City Project No. P3033
City of Santa Clarita California
SUMMARY OF INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE
1. These are the Indemnity and Insurance Requirements or Contractors providing services or supplies to
City of Santa Clarita (City). By agreeing to perform thework or submitting a proposal, you verify that you
comply with and agree to be bound by these requirements. If any additional Contract documents are
executed, the actual Indemnity language and Insurance equirements may include additional provisions
as deemed appropriate by City's Purchasing Agent.
The City reserves the sole right to accept or reject any
2. You should check with your Insurance advisors to
coverage or limits may be needed to adequately insure y
the minimum required and do not in any way represe
adequately cover the Contractor's liability under this of
under Contractor's policies of Insurance shall be availak
shall not in any way act to reduce coverage that is broad
for modifications to these terms.
rify compliance and determine if additional
r obligations under this agreement. These are
or imply that such coverage is sufficient to
ament. The full coverage and limits afforded
to Buyer and these Insurance Requirements
or includes higher limits than those required.
The Insurance obligations under this agreement shall be:1—all the Insurance coverage and limits carried
by or available to the Contractor; or 2—the minimum Insurance requirements shown in this agreement,
whichever is greater. Any insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits and coverage
required, which are applicable to a given loss, shall be available to City.
3. Contractor shall furnish the City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required amendatory
endorsements and a copy of the Declarations and Endo sement Page of the CGL policy listing all policy
endorsements to City before work begins. City reserve the right to require full -certified copies of all
Insurance coverage and endorsements.
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City and its respective elected and appointed boards, off
(individually and collectively, "Indemnitees") shall have
for, and CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, defend, protect,;
any and all liabilities, claims, actions, causes of action,
levies, costs, and expenses of whatever nature, includin
(collectively, "Claims"), which Indemnitees may suffer
subject by reason of or arising out of any injury to or de;
use of property, economic loss, or otherwise occurri
CONTRACTOR'S performance of or failure to perform
negligent or willful acts or omissions of CONTRACTOI
committed in performing any of the services under this i
If any action or proceeding is brought against Indemnit
CONTRACTOR has agreed to indemnify Indemnitees as
City, shall defend Indemnitees at its expense by count
ials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers
io liability to CONTRACTOR or any other person
nd hold harmless Indemnitees from and against,
proceedings, suits, damages, judgments, liens,
reasonable attorney's fees and disbursements
it incur or to which Indemnitees may become
th of any person(s), damage to property, loss of
ig as a result of or allegedly caused by the
any services under this Agreement, or by the
, its agents, officers, directors, or employees,
by reason of any of the matters against which
wided above, CONTRACTOR, upon notice from
acceptable to City, such acceptance not to be
unreasonably withheld. Indemnitees need not have first p id for any of the matters to which Indemnitees
are entitled to indemnification in order to be so indemni 'ied. The limits of the insurance required to be
maintained by CONTRACTOR in this Agreement shall not Iii nit the liability of CONTRACTOR hereunder. The
provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or e�rlier termination of this agreement.
The provisions of this section do not apply to Claims occu
acts of omission.
H. INSURANCE
CONTRACTOR shall maintain and submit certificates of al
to, the following and as otherwise required by law. The to
provide the above insurance coverage shall provide that
by the carrier, for non-payment of premiums or otherwi.
of amendment or cancellation to the CITY. In the event tl
shall, prior to the cancellation date, submit to the City C
established.
Liability Insurance
During the entire term of this Agreement, the CONTF
Liability insurance at its sole expense to protect against
account of bodily injury, including death therefrom, su
persons whomsoever, resulting directly or indirectly frc
CITY, or CONTRACTOR or any person acting for the Cl
protect against loss from liability imposed by law for
directly or indirectly by or from acts or activities of the I
CITY, or under its control or direction. Such public li;
provide for and protect the CITY against incurring any Ii
as a result of the City's active negligence or
applicable insurance including, but not limited
ms of the insurance policy or policies issued to
0d insurance may not be amended or canceled
e, without thirty (30) days prior written notice
said insurance is canceled, the CONTRACTOR
ark new evidence of insurance in the amounts
-TOR agrees to procure and maintain General
ss from liability imposed by law for damages on
gyred or alleged to be suffered by any person or
any act or activities, errors or omissions, of the
or under its control or direction, and also to
images to any property of any person caused
Y, or CONTRACTOR or any person acting for the
lity and property damage insurance shall also
it cost in defending claims for alleged loss. Such
General, Public and Professional liability and property da age insurance shall be maintained in full force
and effect throughout the term of the Agreement and ny extension thereof in the amount indicated
above or the following minimum limits:
Commercial General Liability Insurance, including cc
Liability, Personal Injury Liability, Products/Completed
Liability (if applicable), in an amount of not less than 1
four million dollars ($4,000,000.00) annual aggregate,
ige for Premises and Operations, Contractual
?rations Liability, and Independent Contractors'
million dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence,
on an occurrence form.
Products/Completed Operations coverage shall extencla minimum of three (3) years after project
completion. Coverage shall be included on behalf of thel CONTRACTOR for covered claims arising out of
the actions of independent contractors. If the CONTR
include work performed "by or on behalf" of the CON
would invalidate or remove the CONTRACTOR'S duty to
excluded from coverage. Policy shall specifically pro,
CONTRACTOR.
)R is using subcontractors, the policy must
.TOR. Policy shall contain no language that
nd or indemnify for claims or suits expressly
for a duty to defend on the part of the
Worker's Compensation Insurance
The CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain, at its sc
the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence or in such am
of California and which shall indemnify, insure and pro
cpense, Worker's Compensation Insurance in
as will fully comply with the laws of the State
legal defense for both the CONTRACTOR and
the CITY against any loss, claim or damage arising from any injuries or occupational diseases happening
to any worker employed by the CONTRACTOR in the course of carrying out the work within the
Agreement. Such insurance shall also contain a waiver of subrogation naming the City of Santa Clarita.
Automotive Insurance
The CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain, at its sole e
and any extension thereof, public liability and proper
equipment with coverage limits of not less than $1,000,
such insurance shall be primary insurance and shall name
Waiver of Subrogation
All insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuai
subrogation against the CITY, its elected or appointed of
or shall specifically allow CONTRACTOR or others provic
specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a I
recovery against the CITY, and shall require similar writ
each of its subconsultants.
Separation of Insureds
sense, throughout the term of this Agreement,
damage insurance coverage for automotive
0 combined single limit for each accident. All
e City of Santa Clarita as an additional insured.
to this Agreement shall be endorsed to waive
ers, agents, officials, employees and volunteers
g insurance evidence in compliance with these
s. CONTRACTOR hereby waives its own right of
�n express waivers and insurance clauses from
A severability of interests provision must apply for all a itional insureds ensuring that CONTRACTOR'S
insurance shall apply separately to each insured against 1whom claim is made or suit is brought, except
with respect to the insurer's limits of liability. The policy(i s) shall not contain any cross -liability exclusions.
Pass Through Clause
CONTRACTOR agrees to ensure that its subconsultants, sL
the project who is brought onto or involved in the projec
insurance coverage and endorsements required of CON'
review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility
conformity with the requirements of this section. CONTRI
with consultants, subcontractors, and others engaged ii
review.
Self -Insured Retentions
bcontractors, and any other party involved with
t by CONTRACTOR, provide the same minimum
RACTOR. CONTRACTOR agrees to monitor and
For ensuring that such coverage is provided in
,CTOR agrees that upon request, all Agreements
i the project will be submitted to the CITY for
Any self -insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the CITY. The CITY reserves the right to
require that self -insured retentions be eliminated, lowe
will not be considered to comply with these specificatior
Primary and Additional Insured
!d, or replaced by a deductible. Self-insurance
unless approved by the CITY.
All of such insurance shall be primary and shall name the City of Santa Clarita as additional insured. A
Certificate of Insurance and an additional insured endorsement (for general and automobile liability),
evidencing the above insurance coverage with a company acceptable to the City's Purchasing Agent shah
be submitted to the CITY prior to execution of this Agreement on behalf of the CITY.
Requirements
Should CONTRACTOR, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance required by this
Agreement, CITY may obtain coverage at CONTRACTOR'S expense and deduct the cost of such insurance
from payments due to CONTRACTOR under this Agreement or terminate. In the alternative, should
CONTRACTOR fail to meet any of the insurance requirements under this Agreement, CITY may cancel the
Agreement immediately with no penalty.
Should CONTRACTOR'S insurance required by this Agreement be canceled at any point prior to expiration
of the policy, CONTRACTOR must notify CITY within 24 hours of receipt of notice of cancelation.
Furthermore, CONTRACTOR must obtain replacement coverage that meets all contractual requirements
within 10 days of the prior insurer's issuance of notice of cancelation. CONTRACTOR must ensure that
there is no lapse in coverage.
If the operation under this Agreement results in an increased or decreased risk in the opinion of the City's
Purchasing Agent, then the CONTRACTOR agrees that the minimum limits herein above designated shall
be changed accordingly upon request by the City's Purchasing Agent.
The CONTRACTOR agrees that provisions of this paragraph as to maintenance of insurance shall not be
construed as limiting in any way the extent to which the CONTRACTOR may be held responsible for the
payment of damages to persons or property resulting from the CONTRACTOR'S activities or the activities
of any person or persons for which the CONTRACTOR is otherwise responsible.
I have read and understand the above requirements and agree to be bound by them for any work
performed for the City. ,
Authorized Signature:
Printed Name: Jar
Date: ' 0/14/25
BIDDER'S QUESTIONNAIRE
Bid #CIP-25-26-P3033B
Via Princessa Park — Phase IA Rough Grading
City Project No. P3033
City of Santa Clarita, California
1. Submitted by: James McMinn Inc. Telephone: 909-514-1 231
Principal office Address: 21834 Cactus Ave. Riverside, CA 92508
2. Type of Firm:
❑ C Corporation
0 S Corporation
❑ Individual/Sole Proprietor or Single —Member LLC
❑ Partnership
❑ Limited Liability Company "C" C-Corp
Limited Liability Company "S" S-Carp
❑ Limited Liability Company "P" Partnership
❑ Other
3a. If a corporation, answer these questions:
Date of Incorporation: 2/14/2005 State of Incorporation: California
President's Name: .fames McMinn
Vice -President's Name:
Secretary or Clerk's Name
Rick Monge
N/A
Treasurer's Name: N/A
3b. If a partnership, answer these questions:
Date of organization: N` A State Organized in:
Name of all partners holding more than a 10% interest: N/A
N/A N/A
Designate which are General or Managing Partners.
N/A
N/A
BIDDER'S QUESTIONNAIRE (cont'd)
Bid #CIP-25-26-P3033B
Via Princessa Park — Phase IA Rough Grading
City Project No. P3033
City of Santa Clarita, California
4. Name of person holding CONTRACTOR's license:
License number:878920 Class: A
D.I.R. Registration # 1000004570
James McMinn
Expiration Date: 6/30/2026
5. CONTRACTOR's Representative: Oscar Alegre
Title; Director of Project Management
Alternate: N/A
Title: N/A
6. List the major construction projects your organization has in progress as of this date:
A.
Owner; Lennar Homes
Project Location: Villages !North at Winchester Road and Stetson Road, Winchester, CA
Type of Project: Grading of 135 acres, including 2.3 million cubic yards, 523 housing pads, and 9
acre parK area
B.
Owner: Pulte Homes
Project Location: Highland Grove 3 at El Sobrante road, North of Lake Matthews, Riverside, CA
Type of Project: Grading 83 acres, including 1.4 million cubic yards, drill and blast of 120,000 cy,
and finishing 163 housing pads-
C. Tripointe Homes
Owner:
Project Location: Taylor Terrace at Vista Way and Old Taylor Terrace St, Vista, CA
Type of Project:Grading 4 acres, approx. 81,000 cubic yards of grading, and finising 140,000 sf of
Pads and streets. Coordinating with MSE and CMU wall subcontractors.
CERTIFICATION OF NON -SEGREGATED FACILITIES
Bid #CIP-25-26-P3033B
Via Princessa Park — Phase IA Rough Grading
City Project No. P3033
City of Santa Clarita, California
The BIDDER certifies that it does not maintain or provide for its employees any segregated facilities at any
of its establishments, and that it does not permit its employees to perform their services at any location,
under its control, where segregated facilities are maintained. The BIDDER certifies further that it will not
maintain or provide for its employees any segregated facilities at any of its establishments, and that it will
not permit its employees to perform their services at any location, under its control, where segregated
facilities are maintained. The BIDDER agrees that a breach of this certification is a violation of the Equai
Opportunity clause in this Contract. As used in this certification, the term "segregated facilities" means any
waiting rooms, work areas, rest rooms, and wash rooms, restaurants and other eating areas, time clocks,
locker rooms and other storage or dressing areas, parking lots, drinking fountains, recreation or
entertainment areas, transportation, and housing facilities provided for employees which are segregated
by explicit directive or are in fact segregated on the basis of race, creed, color, or national origin, because
of habit, local custom, or otherwise. The BIDDER agrees that (except where it has obtained identical
certifications from proposed subcontractors for specific time periods) it will obtain identical certifications
from proposed subcontractors prior to tl� ad wa of subcontracts exceeding $10,000 which are not exempt
from the provisions of the Equal Opp o Junity e ause, and that it will retain such certifications in its files.
James McMinn Inc. --
BIDDER
Required by the May 19, 1967 order on Elimination of Segregated Facilities, by the Secretary of Labor —
32 F.R. 7439, May 19, 1967 (F.R. Vol. 33, No. 33 — Friday, February 16, 1969 — p. 3065).
DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS
Bid # CIP-25-26-P3033B
Via Princessa Park — Phase IA Rough Grading
City Project No. P3033
City of Santa Clarita, California
Listed below are the names and locations of the places of business of each subcontractor, supplier, and vendor who will perform work or labor or render
service in excess of % of 1 percent, or $10,000 (whichever is greater) of the prime contractor's total bid. If no Subcontractors will be used fill out the form
with NA. Add addt sheets if needed.
Subcontractor
DIR Registration No.*
Dollar Value of Work
HENNON SURVEYING &
11000023858
MAPPING. INC.
10,000.00
Location and Place of Business
601 E. Glenoaks Blvd., Suite 208 Glendale, CA 91207
Bid Schedule Item No's:
Description of Work
Surveying
License No.
Exp. Date: / /
Phone ( )
PSL5573
'1/30/2027.
918.243.0640
Subcontractor
DIR Registration No.*
Dollar Value of Work
BMP Solutions
1000011868
$75,000.00
Location and Place of Business
1731 Massachussets Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
Bid Schedule Item No's:
Description of Work
BMP
License No.
Exp. Date: J J
Phone ( j
90�1 99
10/31/2027
951-684-8101
Subcontractor
DIR Registration No.*
Dollar Value of Work
Golden West Fence
1001135322
$15,000.00
Location and Place of Business
20741 HANSEN AVE NUEVO, CA 92567
Bid Schedule Item No's:
Description of Work
16, 17
Fencing
License No.
Exp. Date: / /
Phone ( j
1109978
9/30/2027
951-293-9501
NOTE: A BIDDER or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the
Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and
qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code. It Is not a violation of this section for an unregistered BIDDER to
submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business apd Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract
Code, provided the BIDDER is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code at the time the contract is
awarded. *Pursuant to Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1(commencing with section 1720) of the California Labor Code.
DESIGNATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS
Bid # CIP-25-26-P3033B
Via Princessa Park — Phase IA Rough Grading
City Project No. P3033
City of Santa Clarita, California
Listed below are the names and locations of the places of business of each subcontractor, supplier, and vendor who will perform work or labor or render
service in excess of % of 1 percent, or $10,000 (whichever is greater) of the prime contractor's total bid. If no Subcontractors will be used fill out the form
with NA. Add addt sheets if needed.
Subcontractor
no, uuur Well Inc.
DIR Registration No.*
1000047638
Dollar Value of Work
$43,000.00
Location and Place of Business
93 S Chestnut St. Ventura, CA 93001
Bid Schedule Item No's:
Description of Work
Well Abandonment
License No.
949489
Exp. Date: / /
6/30/2026
Phone ( )
805-403-8757
Subcontractor
DIR Registration No.*
Dollar Value of Work
Location and Place of Business
Bid Schedule Item No's:
Description of Work
License No.
Exp. Date: / J
Phone ( j
Subcontractor
DIR Registration No.*
Dollar Value of Work
Location and Place of Business
Bid Schedule Item No's:
Description of Work
License No.
Exp. Date: / /
Phone ( j
NOTE: A BIDDER or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the
Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and
qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code. It Is not a violation of this section for an unregistered BIDDER to
submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business apd Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract
Code, provided the BIDDER is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code at the time the contract is
awarded. *Pursuant to Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1(commencing with section 1720) of the California Labor Code.
REFERENCES
Bid #C]P-25-26-P3033B
Via Princessa Park— Phase IA Rough Grading
City Project No. P3033
City of Santa Clarita, California
The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three public agencies for which bidder
has performed and completed work of a similar scope and size within the past 3 years. If the scope of
work/specifications requests references different than instructions above, the scope of work/specifications
shall govern:
Lennar Homes 1 4140 temescal Canyon Rd, Corona, CA
1.
Name and Address of Owner / Agency
Brett Hood 800-509-4979
Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project
$4.6 Million Grading, Excavation June 2025
Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed
2 Forestar Toscana Development 16310 Capital Dr, Suite 130 Bradenton Florida 34202
Name and Address of Owner / Agency
Steve Waddell (951 ) 202-2267
Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project
$7.5 million Excavation, Blasting Aug. 2021
Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed
Richmond American Homes � 5171 California Avenue, Suite 120, Irvine, CA 92617
3.
Name and Address of Owner / Agency
Matt Matson 562-441-2050
Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project August 2025
$2.5 million Excavation. Removals
Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed
The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all brokers and sureties from whom
bidder intends to procure insurance bonds: Stewart Surety & Insurance Services. Inc.-760-230-1182
Bart Stewart, 755 Neptune Avenue Encinitas,
IRAN CONTRACTING ACT CERTIFICATION
(Public Contract Code Sections 2200 et seq.)
Bid #CIP-25-26-P3033B
Via Princessa Park — Phase IA Rough Grading
City Project No. P3033
City of Santa Clarita, California
As required by California Public Contract Code section 2204, Proposer certifies that the option checked below
relating to Proposer's status in regard to the Iran Contracting Act of 2010 (Public Contract Code sections 2200
et seq.) is true and correct:
G Proposer is not:
(i) identified on the current list of persons and entities engaging in investment activities in Iran
prepared bythe California Department of General Services in accordance with subdivision (b)
of Public Contract Code section 2203; or
(ii) a financial institution that extends, for 45 days or more, credit in the amount of $20,000,000
or more to any other person or entity identified on the current list of persons and entities
engaging in investment activities in Iran prepared by the California Department of General
Services in accordance with subdivision (b) of Public Contract Code section 2203, if that
person or entity uses or will use the credit to provide goods or services in the energy sector
in Iran.
❑ Los Angeles County has exempted Proposer from the requirements of the Iran Contracting Act of 2010
after making a public finding that, absent the exemption, Los Angeles County will be unable to obtain
the goods and/or services to be provided pursuant to the Contract.
❑ The amount of the Contract payable to Proposer for the Project is less than $1,000,000.
CERTIFICATION
I, the official named below, CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY, that I am duly authorized to legally bind the
Proposer to the above selected option. This certification is madq"under the laws of the State of California.
Contractor
James McMinn Inc
Firm
10/1 4/25
Date
Signed
Name/Title
s McMinn, President
Note: In accordance with Public Contract Code section 2205, false certification of this form shall be reported
to the California Attorney General and may result in civil penalties equal to the greater of $250,000 or twice
the Contract amount, termination of the Contract and/or ineligibility to bid on contracts for three years.
END OF DOCUMENT
NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
(Title 23 United States Code Section 112 and Public Contract Code Section 7106)
Bid #CIP-25-26-P3033B
Via Princessa Park — Phase IA Rough Grading
City Project No. P3033
City of Santa Clarita, California
To the CITY OF SANTA CLARITA:
In conformance with Title 23 United States Code Section 112 and Public Contract Code 7106, the
Bidder declares that the bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person,
partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the bid is genuine and not
collusive or sham; that the Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder
to put in a false or sham bid, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed
with any bidder or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or that anyone shall refrain from bidding; that
the Bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or
conference with anyone to fix the bid price of the Bidder or any other bidder, or to fix any overhead,
profit, or cost element of the bid price, or of that of any other bidder, or to secure any advantage
against the public body awarding the contract of anyone interested in the proposed contract; that all
statements contained in the bid are true; and, further, that the Bidder has not, directly or indirectly,
submitted his or her bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged
information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership,
company association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate
a collusive or sham bid.
THE BIDDER'S EXECUTION ON THE SIGNATURE PORTION OF THE "BIDDER'S CERTIFICATION" SHALL
ALSO CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT AND EXECUTION OF THOSE CERTIFICATIONS WHICH FORM A
PART OF THE PROPOSAL. BIDDERS ARE CAUTIONED THAT MAKING A FALSE CERTIFICATION MAY
SUBJECT THE CERTIFIER TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.
NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
Bid #CIP-25-26-P3033B
Via Princessa Park— Phase IA Rough Grading
City Project No. P3033
City of Santa Clarita, California
TO BE EXECUTED BY EACH BIDDER OF A PRINCIPAL CONTRACT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
being first duly sworn deposes and says that he/she is
the ~' ` - (sole owner, a partner, president, etc.) of
\'' r': the party making the foregoing bid; that such
bid is not made in the interest of or behalf of any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association,
organization or corporation, that such bid is genuine and not collusive or sham, that said BIDDER has not
directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other BIDDER to put in a false or sham bid, or that anyone shall
refrain from bidding, that said BIDDER has not in any manner, directly or indirectly sought by agreements,
communication or conference with anyone to fix the bid price of said BIDDER or of any other BIDDER, or to
fix the overhead, profit, or cost element of such bid price, or of that of any other BIDDER, or to secure any
advantage against the public body awarding the Contract or anyone interested in the proposed Contract;
that all statements contained in such bid are true, and further, that said BIDDER has not, directly or indirectly,
submitted its bid price, or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or date
relative thereto, or paid and will not pay any fee in connection, therewith to any corporation, partnership,
company, association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or CITY thereof, or to any other
individual information or date relative thereto, or paid and will not pay any fee in connection, therewith to
any corporation, partnership, company association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or CITY
thereof, or to any other individual -except to such person or persons as have a partnership or other financial
interest with said BIDDER in his Zeneral business.
Bidder:
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Via Princessa Park — Phase IA Rough Grading
Project 1
Line Items (Bid Schedule)
Project 1
Line Items (Bid Schedule)
Code
Description
UOM
Code
Quantity
Price
Total Cost
1
Mobilization, Demobilization, Bonds
Lump -Sum
1
1
$ 100,000
$
100,000
& Insurance
2
Implementation & Maintenance of
Lump -Sum
2
1
$ 120,000
$
120,000
SWPPP BMPs
3
Construction Survey
Lump -Sum
3
1
$ 10,000
$
10,000
4
Field Office
Lump -Sum
4
1
$ 15,000
$
15,000
5
Clearing & Grubbing
Lump -Sum
5
1
$ 35,000
$
35,000
6
Tree Removals
Each
6
45
$ 500
$
22,500
7
Fence Removal
Linear Foot/Feet
7
340
$ 40
$
13,600
8
Abandoned Water Well Closure
Lump -Sum
8
1
$ 52,000
$
52,000
9
Remove Abandoned Power Poles
Each
9
2
$ 2,500
$
5,000
10
Adjust Piezometer to Grade
Each
10
1
$ 5,000
$
5,000
11
Rough Grading, Remove &
Cubic Yard
11
72500
$ 3
$
239,250
Recompact
12
Unclassified Excavation (BMP Site)
Cubic Yard
12
32200
$ 4
$
128,800
13
Unclassified Excavation (Park Site)
Cubic Yard
13
2700
$ 2
$
5,400
14
Unclassified Fill (Park Site)
Cubic Yard
14
34900
$ 1
$
17,450
15
Hydroseeding
Square Foot/Feet
15
734000
$ 0
$
73,400
16
4' Fencing Restoration
Linear Foot/Feet
16
40
$ 50
$
2,000
17
Construction Fencing with Screening
Lump -Sum
17
1
$ 15,000
$
15,000
18
Temporary Stream Crossing
Lump -Sum
18
1
$ 110,000
$
110,000
Group Total : $ 969400.0
Bid Schedule
Code
(Line Item 19)
Description
UOM
Bid Schedule
Code
(Line Item
Quantity
19)
Price
Total Cost
19
Allowance for Railroad At -Grade
N/A
19
$ 50,000
$
50,000
Crossing Modification
Group Total : $ 50000
Project Total : $ 1019400.0
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Table of Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................................................................ 1
Qualifications of the Firm and Key Monitors.................................................................................................. 1
WorkStatement................................................................................................................................................. 7
4. Schedule...........................................................................................................................................................18
Appendix
Resumes
Forms
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October 7, 2025
City of Santa Clarita
Attn: Michele Arima, Purchasing Division
23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 120
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
RE: Proposal for Via Princessa Park — Environmental Support (CIP-25-26-P3033A)
Dear Ms. Arima:
Michael Baker International, Inc., together with our teaming partner CJ Biomonitoring, LLC, is pleased to submit our proposal
for Via Princessa Park — Environmental Support in response to RFP #CIP-25-26-P3033A. Our team is committed to supporting
the City's objectives for a safe, compliant, and on -schedule construction program, with robust environmental compliance across
biological, cultural, paleontological, revegetation, and water quality disciplines.
Michael Baker brings direct, recent, and comprehensive experience with the Via Princessa Park Project and with construction
monitoring of the Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project. For the Via Princessa Park Project, our team prepared the Phase I Cultural
Resources Assessment, which included a full records search, field survey, and evaluation of historic -period archaeological
resources in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act. We also authored the Paleontological Resources Identification Report, which established the project's
paleontological sensitivity and recommended mitigation measures. In addition, Michael Baker led the Section 106 tribal
consultation support for the City, preparing the consultation log and correspondence with all traditionally and culturally affiliated
tribes as required by federal law. Our environmental documentation also includes the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
(IS/MND) and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), which together form the regulatory and compliance
backbone for the project's implementation phase. For the Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project, Michael Baker prepared the CEQA
documentation and conducted the cultural and biological technical studies, and is currently providing the archaeological and
biological monitoring during project construction.
Michael Baker, as prime, will provide cultural resources (archaeological) and paleontological monitoring and mitigation, Section
106 and CEQA compliance support, water quality management, and overall contract coordination in accordance with the RFP,
MMRP, and referenced permits. CJ Biomonitoring will lead all biological services for this construction phase, including
preconstruction surveys, full-time construction monitoring, revegetation manager services, wildlife relocation, burrowing owl
protection and relocation, and the environmental training program (WEAP). This division of labor ensures that the City receives
the highest level of technical expertise and continuity for each environmental discipline.
We will maintain clear communication, documentation, and coordination throughout the project's phased schedule, including
progress updates and formal deliverables as required under the RFP and MMRP. Our team's prior involvement with the project's
environmental documentation and regulatory consultation ensures a seamless transition into construction monitoring and
compliance.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal. We are enthusiastic about partnering with Santa Clarita on the Via
Princessa Park project and confident in our ability to deliver exceptional service. Please feel free to contact me at (760) 603-
6251 or james.daniels@mbakerintl.com with any questions or requests for clarification. We look forward to your favorable
consideration.
Sincerely,
Michae?1as
BakInternational, ��c.
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H
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Principal Archaeologist and roject Manager
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1. Introduction
Michael Baker International is pleased to submit our proposal for Via Princessa Park — Environmental Support (CIP-25-26-
P3033A). We understand the City of Santa Clarita's goal: maintain full environmental compliance and resource protection
throughout multi -year construction while staying on schedule and budget. Our team —Michael Baker with CJ Biomonitoring for
biological services —will deliver a safe, compliant, and timely program through comprehensive environmental management,
including biological and cultural monitoring, habitat restoration, wildlife protection, worker training, and water quality compliance.
Project Understanding
The project will transform 26-34 acres along the Santa Clara River into a community park with sports fields, trails, an underground
stormwater facility, and supporting infrastructure. The site includes sensitive habitats and potential cultural resources. To meet
CEQA/NEPA mitigation and permit conditions (CDFW 1600, USACE 404, RWQCB 401), the City requires a consultant to manage
all environmental compliance tasks: biological monitoring, habitat restoration, wildlife relocation, burrowing owl protection, crew
training, water quality monitoring, and archaeological/paleontological oversight. Our proactive approach ensures strict compliance
and minimal delays through early surveys, timely agency coordination, and on -site monitoring.
Our Advantage
Michael Baker offers unmatched continuity and expertise. We prepared the IS/MND, MMRP, cultural and paleontological studies,
and the revegetation plan for Via Princessa Park. We also led the Section 106 Tribal consultation process. This prior work gives
us detailed knowledge of site sensitivities and regulatory obligations —allowing us to start immediately with no learning curve.
Notably, while we partnered with another firm for certain biological surveys during the IS/MND, Michael Baker was the prime
consultant leading those studies and we retain all data and site knowledge, which we will leverage to the City's benefit. By teaming
with CJ Biomonitoring, a small woman -owned business with local Santa Clarita experience, we are supporting a local small
business that can dedicate more attention and resources to the project at a lower cost than larger firms —giving the City the best
of both expertise and value.
Alignment with City Objectives
We will monitor construction, enforce mitigation, protect resources, manage habitat restoration, train crews, and document
compliance —meeting all City and regulatory requirements efficiently and reliably.
2. Qualifications of the Firm and Key Monitors
Michael Baker Statement of Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Michael Baker is a nationally recognized leader in environmental consulting, offering a comprehensive suite of services in water
quality management, archaeological and paleontological monitoring, and environmental compliance. With over 80 years of
experience and a robust presence in Southern California, our multidisciplinary team delivers integrated solutions for complex
projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and project success for public agencies, ports, and municipalities.
Water Quality Management
Our water quality team includes QSP/QSD-certified engineers, scientists, and field specialists with deep expertise in National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit compliance, stormwater management, sediment and dredge material
characterization, and best management practice (BMP) design and implementation. We provide:
• Stormwater and industrial/commercial NPDES compliance (MS4, IGP, Construction General Permit [CGP])
• Water quality monitoring and reporting for construction, maintenance, and dredge projects
• Sediment and water quality studies, TMDL support, and special studies for ports and municipalities
• Biological resources surveys, mitigation banking, and habitat restoration
• Data management, GIS, and regulatory reporting support
Our team has delivered these services for the Port of Long Beach, Port of Los Angeles, Caltrans, and numerous cities and
counties, supporting compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. We are known for our innovative, cost-effective
solutions, rapid mobilization, and ability to meet aggressive schedules.
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Archaeological and Paleontological Monitoring
Michael Baker's cultural resources group includes Secretary of the Interior -qualified archaeologists, Society of Vertebrate
Paleontology (SVP) qualified paleontologists, and experienced architectural historians. Our services include:
• Archaeological and paleontological sensitivity analysis, construction monitoring, and data recovery
• Tribal consultation and Native American monitoring coordination
• Laboratory analysis, artifact curation, and reporting to agency standards
• Remote sensing (GPR, magnetometry), geoarchaeology, and emergency mobilization
• Historic resource surveys, HABS/HAER/HALS documentation, and preservation planning
Our monitors are adept at coordinating with construction teams, agencies, and tribes to efficiently identify, evaluate, and treat
resources, keeping projects on track and in compliance. We have a proven track record of successful mitigation monitoring for
major infrastructure, park, and development projects throughout California.
Integrated, Turnkey Compliance
For the City of Santa Clarita and Via Princessa Park, Michael Baker brings direct, recent, and comprehensive experience, having
prepared the IS/MND, technical studies, and mitigation programs for the project. Our team includes a CDFW-approved Senior
Biologist, Registered Professional Archaeologists, an SVP-qualified Paleontologist, and a QSP/QSD Water Quality Specialist, all
supported by in-house planners, GIS analysts, and regulatory experts. We will deliver:
• Preconstruction surveys and sensitivity assessments
• Preparation of all required plans (e.g., Water Quality Monitoring Plan, Archaeological Monitoring Plan)
• Worker environmental awareness training
• Daily and weekly monitoring, rapid response to discoveries, and adaptive management
• Timely, agency -ready reporting and documentation
Our holistic approach ensures that all environmental compliance aspects —biological, cultural, paleontological, and water quality —
are proactively managed, minimizing risk and keeping construction on schedule and incident -free.
Michael Baker is committed to delivering exceptional service and turnkey environmental compliance for the Via Princessa Park
project and beyond.
Key Personnel and Qualifications
Michael Baker's team for Via Princessa Park is composed of senior professionals who meet or exceed the RFP's Section B
minimum qualifications for their respective roles. Below, we introduce our key staff focusing on archaeological, paleontological,
and water quality tasks (Tasks 6-8). All have extensive project experience and relevant certifications. Full resumes are provided
in the appendix, and brief bios are given here.
James T. Daniels, Ph.D., RPA — Project Manager and Principal Archaeologist: Dr. Daniels will oversee the environmental
support team and serve as the qualified archaeologist for cultural monitoring. With 18 years of experience in California
archaeology, he meets the Secretary of the Interior's standards and has managed numerous monitoring projects in Southern
California. Dr. Daniels specializes in archaeological sensitivity and geoarchaeology, having recently earned his Ph.D. from UC
San Diego with a focus on geophysical detection of buried features. He authored the Phase I Cultural Resources Study for Via
Princessa Park and will ensure all archaeological work complies with CEQA/Section 106, direct monitors, evaluate discoveries,
and act as Michael Baker's primary contact for daily coordination with City staff.
Marc A. Beherec, Ph.D., RPA — Quality Control Manager: Dr. Beherec is a senior archaeologist with 24 years of experience
overseeing complex monitoring programs. He led QA/QC for Metro's Regional Connector and Crenshaw projects and has worked
with agencies like Caltrans and the Federal Aviation Administration on compliance. He will review monitoring reports, ensure RFP
standards are met, advise on unexpected finds (such as human remains or significant artifacts and features), and coordinate
between cultural and biological teams.
Peter A. Kloess, Ph.D. — Senior Paleontologist: Dr. Kloess is a highly experienced vertebrate paleontologist with 23 years of
fieldwork and research experience. He exceeds SVP-qualified standards and has overseen major projects, including the Orange
County gaming facility where significant fossils were recovered. Formerly with UCMP Berkeley, he is skilled in museum curation.
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As Paleontology Lead, Dr. Kloess will supervise monitors, develop fossil recovery plans, coordinate with curation facilities, and
conduct preconstruction WEAP training. He will be present for key excavations and available on -call for fossil identification.
Tara A. Kloess — Paleontological Monitor: Ms. Kloess is a field paleontologist with 10 years of experience monitoring fossil -rich
sites in California. She has worked on major excavations, including Google's San Jose campus, and is skilled in fossil recovery,
documentation, and reporting. She will serve as a primary on -site monitor under Dr. Peter Kloess, ensuring fossils are identified
and recovered promptly. Cross -trained in archaeology, Ms. Kloess can also assist the cultural team as needed.
Erica Kawata, P.E., Q.S.D./Q.S.P. — Water Quality Specialist: Ms. Kawata is a seasoned project manager with extensive
experience in water quality monitoring and stormwater compliance. As a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) and Qualified
SWPPP Practitioner (QSP), she specializes in implementing and overseeing site -specific water quality programs that meet
regulatory standards and promote sustainable practices. Ms. Kawata has led numerous field investigations, data analysis efforts,
and reporting initiatives for both public and private sector projects, ensuring accurate assessments and actionable insights. Her
expertise includes BMP implementation, stormwater sampling, and coordination with regulatory agencies to maintain compliance
under the CGP, including training over 50 professionals on the permit, emphasizing its implications for developers and compliance
across California.
Michael Moore, Q.S.P. — Water Quality Technician: Michael Moore is a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) and Civil Engineer
in Training (E.I.T.) with extensive experience in water quality and construction stormwater monitoring. He plays a key role in a
multi -year, $3.5M Caltrans pilot study, leading data collection, analysis, and reporting for statewide water quality initiatives. Mr.
Moore regularly conducts construction stormwater services under the 2022 CGP permit, performing multiple site inspections each
week, collaborating with construction managers, updating SWPPP maps, and executing wet -weather storm runoff sampling. Mr.
Moore is also experienced in dry weather sampling for municipal and utility clients, utilizing a range of diagnostic instruments in
diverse environments, including utility vaults and storm drain channels.
Vanessa Thulsiraj, Ph.D. — Water Quality Monitor: Dr. Thulsiraj is a microbiologist and water quality scientist with 12 years of
experience in stormwater monitoring and MS4 compliance. She has managed water quality programs for agencies such as the
County of Orange, State Parks Port of Los Angeles, California State Parks, Newport Beach, and Culver City. Well -versed in
surface water standards and BMPs, she will assist with the design of and oversee water quality monitoring, ensure proper
equipment and calibration, review and interpret data, and help prepare weekly summaries. During dewatering or channel work,
Dr. Thulsiraj will interpret results and recommend adjustments as needed during dewatering or channel work.
Epifanio Z. Figueroa — Archaeological/Paleontological Monitor: Mr. Figueroa is a seasoned field monitor with over 15 years
of experience, cross -trained in both archaeology and paleontology. He has worked on projects in Los Angeles and Orange
Counties involving both cultural artifacts and fossils, and currently serving as an archaeological monitoring for the Haskell Canyon
Bike Park in Santa Clarita and has served on numerous projects in Los Angeles County as an archaeological and paleontological
monitor. Mr. Figueroa will act as lead monitor, alternating between archaeological and paleontological duties as needed. His dual
expertise enables efficient coverage, and he maintains thorough daily field documentation. He will coordinate with Dr. Daniels and
Dr. Kloess to accurately identify discoveries.
Rachel E. Garcia, M.A. — Archaeological Monitor: Ms. Garcia is an archaeologist and historian who supports construction -
phase cultural compliance from preconstruction through closeout. For Via Princessa Park, she will provide full-time archaeological
work and will coordinate in the field with the Tribal Monitor, and contribute to phase summary and final reporting. Ms. Garcia's
background includes construction monitoring and CEQA/Section 106 technical documentation on municipal park, utility,
transportation, and site development projects, plus hands-on work with CHRIS records searches, NAHC Sacred Lands File
requests, DPR 523 forms, and historic -property integrity assessments. Her recent assignments (e.g., Haskell Canyon Bike Park
monitoring in Santa Clarita and East Village Green Redevelopment monitoring in San Diego) demonstrate the practical field
judgment and clear documentation required to keep grading on schedule while maintaining compliance. She meets the Secretary
of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for History.
Marcel Young — Field Archaeologist: Mr. Young is a field archaeologist with 10 years of cultural resources experience and 5
years with Michael Baker, bringing deep construction -phase monitoring expertise to park, healthcare, university, transportation,
and residential projects across Southern California. He is cross -trained to support paleontological spot-checks where appropriate
and can help deliver tailgate WEAP refreshers and phase summary reporting. His relevant background includes direct support to
the Via Princessa Park environmental studies (CEQA/Section 106), plus monitoring and AMP/PMP implementation on Kaiser
Permanente and UCI projects, and park work in Santa Clarita (e.g., West Creek Park, Rexhall IS/MND).
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Relevant Experience
Below, as requested, are three reference projects for Michael Baker projects that closely resemble the scope of Via Princessa
Park, including biological, cultural, paleontological, and water quality monitoring along with multi -agency coordination.
1. University of California, Irvine Medical Center Master Planning, CEQA, and Cultural Resources — Environmental
Compliance Monitoring; University of California, Irvine, completed 2024. Michael Baker has supported UC Irvine
for over 30 years, providing master planning, engineering design, and environmental documentation services. For the
recent Irvine Campus Medical Complex Project, Michael Baker prepared key reports such as the Biological Resources
Report, Jurisdictional Delineation, Water Quality and Drainage Memo, and Phase I Cultural Resources Report, and
managed cultural and tribal resources, circulation planning, design studies, and established an on -campus office for
close project oversight. The project involved demolition and new construction on a 15-acre site, with extensive
archaeological and paleontological monitoring required by the environmental impact report (EIR). This led to significant
fossil discoveries and the identification and evaluation of archaeological resources, with ongoing laboratory analysis and
resource curation handled in cooperation with the San Diego Natural History Museum. Client Contact: Lindsey
Hashimoto, Principal Environmental Planner, University of California, Irvine, Design and Construction Services, (949)
824-8692, hashlmol c( uci.edu
2. Inland Branch Fire Hazard Tree & Debris Removal — CalRecycle (prepared for)/CalOES (lead agency); Lake,
Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo Counties; completed 2022. Michael Baker served as the prime
environmental consultant for this multi -county emergency response program supporting CalRecycle's coordinated
structural debris and hazard tree removal following the LNU Lightning Complex, August Complex, Glass, and Oak Fires.
The project encompassed 1,652 residential parcels and required rapid mobilization of environmental services across six
counties. Michael Baker conducted biological and archaeological assessments, desktop sensitivity reviews, and field
surveys to identify and avoid sensitive resources. The team provided daily biological and archaeological monitoring at
high -sensitivity sites, coordinated Tribal Cultural Advisors (TCAs), and managed inadvertent discoveries in consultation
with five federally recognized tribal nations. Emergency permitting support included coordination with USACE, CDFW,
and RWQCBs, with special attention to water crossings and implementation of water -quality BMPs. GIS support was
used to track parcel status and resource locations. Cultural resource awareness training was provided to debris removal
crews, and all monitoring and coordination activities were documented in a comprehensive final report approved by
FEMA, CalRecycle, CalOES, OHP, and consulting tribes. The projectwas completed on schedule with no adverse effects
to cultural resources beyond those mitigated through monitoring and avoidance. Client Contact: Patricia Nelson,
Recovery Senior Environmental Planner, CalOES, (916) 823-1945, Patricia. Nelson@caloes.ca.gov
3. Haskell Canyon (Blue Cloud) Bike Park Project— CEQA and Construction Monitoring, City of Santa Clarita, Phase
I completed 2024, Phase II is ongoing. Michael Baker prepared the IS/MND for this bike skills park and is currently
providing on -site biological and cultural monitors during grading. We implemented mitigation measures similar to those
at Via Princessa (e.g., fencing sensitive areas, cultural sensitivity training for crews). Client Contact: Jess Albrecq,
Administrator, City of Santa Clarita, (661) 286-4041
4. Lennar Homes of Southern California: Michael Baker has provided both QSD and QSP services for Lennar for over
eight years. During this period, Lennar's Inland Division has regularly had more than 30 active projects at any given time.
The sheet volume of projects paired with constant changing of project schedules presents a highly challenging task to
remain compliant across the board. Further, many of these projects are complex, hillside and Risk Level 2 developments.
However, Michael Baker's team of dedicated and highly knowledgeable professionals has helped Lennar maintain
compliance throughout. Michael Baker tasks include, but are not limited to, SWPPP development for Risk Level 1 and 2
projects, Annual Reporting, COI/NOT development, SMARTS data entry, WQMP reviews, NOV responses, QSP
inspections, stormwater monitoring, permit interpretations and negotiations and general stormwater consulting. Rather
than provide the status quo, Michael Baker has fine-tuned the Lennar-generated SWPPP template to streamline
development and cater to region -specific permit interpretations. Michael Baker has also developed key relationships with
the Santa Ana and San Diego RWQCBs, aiding in collaborative approaches toward compliance and a reduced number
of violations. Client Contact: Dave Parker, Director of Land Development, Lennar Homes of California, Inc., (951) 232-
0285
5. East Village Green Park Project— Civic San Diego (prepared for)/City of San Diego (lead agency); Downtown San
Diego, completed 2024. Michael Baker served as the cultural and paleontological resources consultant for this 2-acre
community park development in downtown San Diego. Michael Baker prepared the cultural and paleontological resource
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identification study to partially satisfy the requirements of the FEIR and conducted the subsequent archaeological and
paleontological construction monitoring. The project included an urban plaza, a two-story community center, a
playground, landscaped multiuse park areas over a two -level subterranean parking garage, and the relocation of two
historic houses within the site. (Two new dog parks and street frontage improvements were also constructed as part of
the park amenities.) As part of the project's mitigation program, archaeological monitoring and data recovery were
conducted continuously during all ground -disturbing activities (Oct. 2022—Sept. 2024). Michael Baker's archaeological
team identified and recorded 22 historic -period features (e.g., refuse deposits, privies, a brick cistern) across the west
and east blocks of the park. All encountered cultural materials were treated as potentially significant and were excavated
and analyzed to mitigate impacts in accordance with CEQA and the project's Final EIR MMRP. The investigation yielded
over 3,400 artifacts spanning the 1880s-1940s, offering insights into the daily life and industries of East Village's early
residents (including a 1920s-era shell button manufacturing feature). Based on the data recovery results, the site was
formally recorded as CA-SDI-23587 (P-37-040923) and determined eligible for the California Register of Historical
Resources under Criterion 4 (information potential). All significant artifacts were curated at the San Diego Archaeological
Center, and a comprehensive final report was prepared in 2024 to document the findings and conclude the mitigation
program. The project was completed on schedule with no adverse effect to cultural resources beyond those mitigated
through data recovery. Client Contact: Gary Bosse, P.E., Vice President, Engineering & Construction, Civic
Communities, (619) 533-7163, bosse@civiccommunities.com
CJ Biomonitoring Statement of Qualifications
CJ Biomonitoring, LLC is a certified small, woman -owned environmental consulting firm established in 2017 and serving Orange,
Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara Counties. The company specializes in solutions -based expertise for complex environmental
issues involving CEQA, NEPA, and other local and state regulations. CJ Biomonitoring offers a full suite of biological, construction,
and compliance monitoring services, including focused nesting bird surveys, habitat assessments, restoration planning and
implementation, permit and mitigation compliance, wildlife movement studies, GPS mapping, and complete project management.
CJ Biomonitoring leverages a large network of independent biologists and environmental professionals, whose cumulative
expertise spans decades and covers Southern and Central California. Clients include nonprofit organizations, city regulatory
agencies, private landowners and developers, utility companies, and larger environmental consulting firms. The firm is recognized
for personal attentiveness, responsiveness, efficiency, and flexibility —delivering top-quality environmental compliance
deliverables with the accessibility and care of a boutique firm, and the standards expected from larger consultancies.
CJ Biomonitoring holds multiple certifications:
• California Dept. of General Services: Small Business (Micro)
• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Disadvantaged & Small Business Enterprise
• California Public Utilities Commission: Woman -Owned Business Enterprise
• Women's Business Enterprise Council — West: Woman Business Enterprise and Women -Owned Small Business
• System for Award Management: Self -Certified Small Disadvantaged Business
• Scientific Collector's Permit Number: S-193460010-22060-001 (exp. 3/7/26)
A unique benefit of CJ Biomonitoring is direct access to the owner and principal biologist, ensuring senior -level expertise and
open communication for every project.
CJ Biomonitoring Key Personnel and Qualifications
Courtney McCammon — Principal Biologist: Courtney McCammon is the founder and principal biologist of CJ Biomonitoring,
bringing over 10 years of biological consulting experience throughout Southern California, including extensive work in the Santa
Clarita area. She specializes in preconstruction surveys, nesting bird surveys, habitat assessments, wildlife relocation, restoration
planning, and environmental compliance monitoring. She has led biological services for major projects such as Mission Village
(Santa Clara River), Sand Canyon Multi -Use Trail, and Bluebird Canyon Evacuation Road Widening, providing services from initial
assessment through restoration implementation. Ms. McCammon is known for her hands-on project management, direct client
communication, and ability to respond quickly and efficiently to project needs. She regularly coordinates with city project
managers, delivers worker environmental awareness training, and ensures timely reporting and compliance. Her expertise and
leadership have resulted in repeat engagements and long-term relationships with municipal and private clients. She holds a
Scientific Collector's Permit and maintains professional certifications in small business, disadvantaged business, and woman -
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owned business categories. She is committed to delivering attentive, high -quality biological consulting services tailored to each
client's needs.
Sam Stewart — Preconstruction Biologist and Biological Monitor: Mr. Stewart brings 26 years of biological consulting
experience in Southern California, including extensive work in the Santa Clarita area. He specializes in special -status species
surveys —such as arroyo toad, Santa Ana sucker, stickleback, and red -legged frog —and has led relocation and emergency
translocation efforts, notably at the Whittaker-Bermite Facility and for stickleback under USFWS and CDFW authority. Recently,
he served as senior biologist for the Magic Mountain Bank Stabilization project, conducting focused arroyo toad surveys in the
Santa Clara River.
Brian Karpman — Preconstruction Biologist and Biological Monitor: With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Karpman
specializes in wildlife surveys, construction monitoring, cowbird trapping, and vegetation mapping. He has extensive expertise in
threatened and endangered species surveys, including California gnatcatcher and least Bell's vireo, and has contributed to
mitigation, habitat restoration, and revegetation plans throughout Southern California. As nesting bird lead for Southern California
Edison, he established and enforced nesting buffer protocols, monitored compliance, and supervised other biologists' work.
Focused exclusively on field biology, he brings hands-on expertise and deep regional knowledge to every project.
Ben Smith — Preconstruction Biologist and Biological Monitor: Mr. Smith has 18 years of experience in Southern California,
specializing in utility and infrastructure projects. He holds a USFWS Endangered Species Recovery Permit for southwestern willow
flycatcher and western yellow -billed cuckoo, and is trained in desert tortoise handling and habitat restoration. Fluent in English
and conversant in Spanish, he supports bilingual training needs. As an avian and botanical specialist, Mr. Smith has led nesting
bird survey programs, rare plant surveys, and restoration monitoring, and is experienced in small mammal and herpetofauna
surveys. He excels in regulatory compliance, coordinating with agencies and preparing permit applications and reports.
Relevant Experience and References
Below are three references for CJ Biomonitoring for work that closely resembles the scope of Via Princessa Park. Each reference
includes a public agency contact person and phone number.
Contact and Agency
Description of Services
Richard Mollica
CJ Biomonitoring is a contract biologist for the City of Malibu.
Former Planning Director - City of Malibu
Principal Planner — ZPlanning LLC
(310)498-0543
Richard@mollicaplanning.com
Pierre Sawaya
CJ Biomonitoring has an on -call consulting contract with the City of Laguna
Senior Project Manager
Beach and has successfully completed several projects for Public Works.
City of Laguna Beach Public Works Department
(949)497-0751
psawaya@lagunabeachcity.net
Tracy James
CJ Biomonitoring has performed the role of contract Urban Ecologist for the
Special Project Coordinator
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks.
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation
and Parks
Tracy.james@lacity.org
Team Organization and Commitment
Our organizational structure is streamlined for efficiency. Project Manager Dr. Daniels will oversee all tasks, act as the main
contact with the City, and serve as Principal Archaeologist for direct field involvement. Each technical task lead reports to the
Project Manager. We have partnered with CJ Biomonitoring to provide qualified biologists for daily site monitoring, ensuring
flexibility for multiple work areas or extended hours. All team members are committed for the project's duration, including off-
season and multi -year phases; any staffing changes will be approved by the City. Michael Baker's larger team —including
ecologists, GIS analysts, and admin support —will assist as needed. Marc Beherec, Ph.D., will act as quality control manager to
ensure proper oversight. We have no conflicts of interest and are fully dedicated to representing the City's interests in
environmental compliance.
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Our cultural resources team passionately
works to identify, protect and preserve
our country's shared history and culture
through research, analysis and the
implementation of effective mitigation
measures. Our experienced archaeologists,
architectural historians, historic architects
and paleontologists offer a solid pathway to
successful compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
National Policy Environmental Act (NEPA).
CAPABILITIES
Archaeology Services
• Archaeological Sensitivity Analysis
• Construction Monitoring & Sensitivity Training
• Ecofact Analyses (Human & Faunal
Osteological Analyses)
• Geoarchaeology
• Laboratory Services & Curation
• Prehistoric & Historic Artifact Analyses
• Remote Sensing
• Survey
• Testing, Evaluation & Data Recovery
• Tribal Monitoring Coordination
Native American Consultation Services
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• Section 106
• Senate Bill 18
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Archaeology
Our archaeologists are skilled in all phases of
archaeological investigations. Our team specializes in
both prehistoric and historic -period archaeology, with
specialties in material cultural analysis, geomorphology,
and osteology. We provide resource sensitivity training
and construction monitoring and have managed
both minor and complex resource issues. Our staff is
highly skilled in tribal consultation with professional
relationships with tribes throughout California. With
as little as 24 hours notice, we can mobilize a team for
emergency monitoring projects.
Our Team
Our team includes Secretary of the Interior
Professionally Qualified archaeologists, historians,
architectural historians and historic architects who
possess extensive expertise in conducting architectural,
archaeological and paleontological studies and have a
proven track record of performing all manner of cultural
resources services.
Paleontology
Our paleontologists are Society of Vertebrate
Paleontology qualified and skilled at providing
sensitivity training, construction monitoring,
paleontological resource records searches and
sensitivity analyses, and identification and recovery
of resources. We are skilled at arranging curation of
resources with relevant repositories and developing
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Our preservation planners are Secretary of the Interior's
Standards (SOTS) qualified and expert at conducting
historic resource surveys, local register evaluations,
SOIS design reviews, peer review, preservation
ordinance development, certified local government
training, Mills Act Program Administrative Assistance,
certificate of appropriateness review, public meeting
presentation, and staff augmentation.
Architectural History
Our historians and architectural historians are highly
skilled at identification and evaluation studies where
they survey, research, and evaluate resources like
buildings, railroads, roadways, bridges, cemeteries, water
conveyance features, water treatment plants, historic
districts, landscapes, sites and objects for inclusion in local
registers, the California Register of Historical Resources
and the National Register of Historic Places. We analyze
impacts to historical resources and develop mitigation
measures like interpretive signage, pamphlets, vibratory
monitoring, architectural monitoring and HABS/HAER/
HALS documentation.
Historic Architecture
We have an expert team of architects and historic
architects with over 30 years of experience working
with historic buildings and structures. Projects include
historic structure reports, condition assessments,
historic building preservation plans, feasibility studies,
seismic hazard evaluation studies, building engineering
reports and facility conditions assessments, as well as
full -service architectural services to assess and address
issues relative to historic facilities and infrastructure.
CAPABILITIES
Paleontology Services
• Construction Monitoring
• Paleontological Resource Recovery
• Sensitivity Analysis
Architectural History Services
• Building & Land Use Histories
• California Register of Historical
Resources Evaluations & Nominations
• Construction Monitoring
• Historic American Buildings
Survey (HABS)
• Historic American Engineering
Record (HAER)
• Historic American Landscapes
Survey (HALS)
• Historic Contexts
& Evaluation Methodologies
• Impacts & Effects Analysis
• National Register of Historic Places
Evaluations & Nominations
• Primary & Archival Research
• Secretary of the Interior Treatment
of Historic Properties Design Review
• Survey
Preservation Planning Services
• Certified Local Government Training
• Design & Plan Review
• Design Guidelines
• Local Register Evaluations
• Mills Act Program Administration
• Preservation Ordinance Development
• Staff Augmentation
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SERVICES
ARCHAEOLOGY SERVICES
Archaeological Sensitivity Analysis
Artifact Curation
Construction Monitoring
& Sensitivity Training
Data Recovery
EcofactAnalyses (Human &
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Laboratory Services
Prehistoric & Historic
Artifact Analyses
Remote Sensing (Ground
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Magnetometry)
PERMITS/CERTIFICATIONS
BLM Cultural Resources
Use Permitted
• California
• Nevada
Utah Public Lands (PLPCO)
Permitted
HAZWOPER
Survey
Testing & Evaluation
Tribal Monitoring Coordination
PALEONTOLOGY SERVICES
Construction Monitoring
Paleontological
Resource Recovery
Sensitivity Analysis
ARCHITECTURAL
HISTORYSERVICES
Architectural Monitoring
Registered Professional
Archaeologists
Society of Vertebrate
Paleontology Qualified
Secretary of the Interior
Professionally Qualified
_ City of San Diego Qualified
County of San Diego Qualified
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PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
East Village Green Archaeological/
Paleontological Monitoring
San Diego, California
Michael Baker International provided archaeological and
paleontological monitoring during construction to comply with
this project's Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
Compliance tasks included workers awareness training for
construction personnel in coordination with local Native American
tribes; Native American, archaeological and paleontological
monitoring; archaeological monitoring plan; historic -period site
testing and evaluation of resources to the California Register;
Laboratory analysis; and coordination with the City of San Diego
and construction contractor.
Kaiser Permanente Moreno Valley
Medical Center Project
Moreno Valley, California
Michael Baker International provided biological, tribal cultural
resources, noise, and paleontological monitoring during
construction. Tasks included workers awareness training
for construction personnel in coordination with local Native
American tribes; a cultural resources treatment plan; discovery
protocols for isolates and archaeological sites; archaeological
monitoring; and managing the paleontological awareness
training protocol with the San Diego Natural History Museum.
University of California, Irvine Campus Medical
Complex Project
Irvine, California
Michael Baker International is providing archaeological and
paleontological resources monitoring. To address challenges
posed by discoveries on the active construction site, innovative
approaches have included a ground -penetrating radarsurvey;
creating an on -site archaeology laboratory for archaeological
recovery; and collaborating with Native American tribes to
ensure progress. Scientifically important fossil discoveries,
such as mammoth trackways, were also identified, necessitating
coordination with the San Diego Natural History Museum.
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Statement of Qualifications
CJ Biomonitoring, LLC is a certified small, woman -owned environmental consulting firm
serving the greater Orange, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara Counties. Established in
2017, CJ Biomonitoring has been providing clients with solutions -based expertise to
complex environmental issues involving the California Environmental Quality Act,
National Environmental Quality Act, and other local and state regulations.
CJ Biomonitoring can provide biologists in a wide array of expertise due to a large
network of independent biologists and environmental professionals we are able to pull
from. These respected professionals have worked throughout Southern and Central
California and their cumulative expertise spans decades. The clientele ranges from non-
profit organizations, city regulatory agencies, private landowners and developers, larger
environmental consulting firms, and utility companies.
+Biological, construction, & compliance +General plant, wildlife, and habitat
monitoring
+Worker Environmental Awareness
Program (WEAP) documents
assessments
Special -status species habitat
assessments
+Focused nesting bird surveys & nest +Habitat restoration plan preparation and
monitoring implementation
Permit & mitigation compliance +GPS mapping for large and small projects
Wildlife movement studies +Complete project management
CJ Biomonitoring is a one -stop shop for allyour environmental compliance needs
whether they are big or small. A unique benefit of CJ Biomonitoring is the access to the
owner and principal biologist, Courtney McCammon. With full and open
communication directly to senior biological expertise, we can ensure that your project
will get the attentiveness it deserves.
We offer personal attentiveness, responsiveness, efficiency, and flexibility. We do this
while providing top quality environmental compliance deliverables that clients expect
from larger consulting firms.
California Dept General Services (DGS): Small Business (Micro)
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Disadvantaged & Small Business Enterprise
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC): Woman -owned Business Enterprise
Women's Business Enterprise Council —West: Woman Business Enterprise and Women -owned Small
Business
System for Award Management (SAM): Self Certified Small Disadvantaged Business
Scientific Collector's Permit Number: S-193460010-22060-001 (exp. 3/7/26)
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design and Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP) development, continuing with Qualified SWPPP Practitioner
(QSP) services for inspections and sampling
during construction,
and finishing with Notice of Termination support. Our team provides turnkey construction stormwater
program management and regularly interacts with the Regional Water Quality Control Boards. We Make a Difference.
THE MICHAEL BAKER VALUE
• A consistent surface water approach to projects will improve
efficiency and quality. These elements will continue to be
reinforced in project designs and on project sites.
• Support throughout the life of a project will ensure plans
are implemented and maintained as intended or adjusted to
account for changing project conditions, minimizing the risk of
enforcement actions.
• A mindset focused on training and ongoing education. Our team
will engage with site superintendents and the environmental
team to make them aware of why we are making the
recommendations we do.
• A staff active in the stormwater community that brings an
understanding of regulatory changes and trends along with BMP
technologies and designs.
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE
• SWPPPs, Monitoring Plans, and Site Maps for NPDES • No Exposure Certification (NEC) Application Coordination
Compliance
• Alternative Compliance, Return -to-Baseline or NONA
• Annual Site Inspections and Facility Personnel Training Strategies
• Industrial Site Wet Weather Sampling and Result . Certification Training by IGP and CGP Trainers of Record (ToR)
Analysis
• SMARTS Database Reporting, Monitoring, and • Regulatory Agency Coordination and Enforcement Response
Assistance • Non -Government Organization (NGO) Litigation Support
• Certified QISP Assistance for NAL Level 1 & 2
Dischargers
• Watershed TMDL Review and TSO Requests for NEL
Fines
• Engineering design of Best Management Practices
(BMPs): Reuse,
• Treatment, Infiltration, Evaporation Ponds, Hydrologic
Analysis
• Compliance in Hazardous Waste/Materials, SPCC, Air,
Wastewater
• Familiarity with Water Quality Control Boards, Watershed
Management
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This Work Statement outlines our technical approach to each RFP Scope of Work task, based on the RFP, MMRP, Addendums
1 and 2, and project requirements. We will address all tasks and subtasks—including those required by mitigation measures and
permits —to ensure full compliance. Michael Baker emphasizes proactive, detailed planning for smooth project execution.
CJ Biomonitoring will lead Tasks 1-5 in close coordination with Michael Baker and the City of Santa Clarita to meet or exceed all
environmental requirements. Our approach ensures compliance with regulatory permits (CDFW Streambed Alteration Agreement,
RWQCB 401, USACE 404, and MND), utilizing qualified biologists, robust monitoring, clear communication, and timely submittals.
The technical approach for each task covers methodology, phase -specific actions, schedule, and deliverables.
Michael Baker will lead Tasks 6-8 with support from CJ Biomonitoring and the City of Santa Clarita.
Task 1: Biological Monitoring
Methodology: CJ Biomonitoring will provide Designated Biologist(s) for the project who meets all qualifications specified by the
City and CDFW. A full-time biologist will be on -site during all construction activities in sensitive areas or as required by the permits,
from initial ground disturbance through project completion. The monitor's primary role is to ensure compliance with environmental
mitigation measures and to minimize impacts to biological resources.
Preconstruction Surveys: Prior to the start of construction in any phase, the Designated Biologist will conduct thorough pre -project
biological surveys as required. These will include the following:
• General Wildlife and Botanical Surveys: Two surveys will be conducted within one week before clearing to document
resources, sensitive species, burrows, woodrat nests, aquatic species (if present), and wildlife use of culverts and
bridges. Sensitive species or habitats will be flagged and mapped for avoidance.
• Southern California Legless Lizard: Survey will occur within 14 days before ground disturbance, using appropriate
detection methods. Any findings will guide capture and relocation. Task 1.10
• Crotch's Bumble Bee Survey: Conducted within 14 days prior to construction during optimal weather. Task 1.11
• Burrowing Owl Surveys: Conducted 14 days before disturbance and again within 24 hours of ground -breaking, covering
all suitable habitat. Work will pause if burrowing owls are found until protective measures are enacted. Repeat survey if
site is undisturbed for over 30 days. Task 1.12
• Sensitive Herpetofauna: Within 30 days before project activities or after any work pause exceeding five days, surveys
for sensitive reptiles and amphibians will be performed. Task 1.15
• White-tailed Kite Surveys: Qualified biologist will survey for white-tailed kite at least five days before work or within two
weeks after survey completion; a monitor will be present through September 15 if kites are found. Any pause over five
days triggers a new focused survey. Task 1.14
• Nesting Bird Surveys: Comprehensive nesting bird survey will occur no more than three days before construction or
clearing during nesting season, and at other times for year-round nesters. Tasks 1.3, 1.13
• Bat Roost Survey: Within one month of work, a bat biologist will survey potential roosts (trees, culverts, bridges) with two
evening emergence surveys one week apart to confirm absence of maternity or major roosts. Task 1.9
• Reporting: All survey results will be documented and submitted to the City for CDFW review and approval before
construction. Reports on special -status species will include avoidance and relocation recommendations.
Construction Monitoring: During active construction, our biological monitor will be on -site daily. Key responsibilities and methods
include:
Worker Training and Communication: The biologist will attend the project kickoff to brief contractors on environmental
requirements (Task 5) and communicate daily with the superintendent. They will ensure crews understand and respect marked
avoidance areas and wildlife exclusion measures. Task 1.16
Wildlife Clearance Sweeps: Each morning, the biologist will inspect the work area for wildlife, relocating any found animals to safe
adjacent habitats when needed. Open trenches will be checked daily; escape ramps installed, and trapped wildlife safely removed.
Tasks 1.7, 1.17, 1.18
Nest Monitoring and Buffers: If active nests are near work areas, appropriate buffers will be established (e.g., 300 ft for raptors,
50-100 ft for songbirds). The biologist will monitor nests daily during nearby work and has authority to halt activities if birds show
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disturbance, consulting with the City and CDFW as needed. Sound levels will be monitored to stay below 60 dB Leq or ambient.
Nests will not be approached unless confirmed inactive. Tasks 1.4, 1.5
Wildlife Encounter Protocols: Construction staff must not harass wildlife. If special -status species are found, work stops, and the
biologist relocates the animal per permit requirements; all relocations are logged. Injured wildlife will be reported to a rehabilitation
center or CDFW within required timeframes. Tasks 1.20, 1.21
Resource Protection and Compliance: The biologist will check daily that exclusion fencing is intact, equipment is clean, dust and
stormwater BMPs are implemented, and trash is managed to prevent attracting wildlife. Spills and leaks will be reported and
resolved immediately. Daily monitoring logs and a vehicle inspection log will be maintained for compliance. Tasks 1.7, 1.24-1.30
Monitoring Frequency: During nesting season (Feb. 15—Aug. 31), a biologist will be on -site daily. Outside nesting season, full-
time monitoring continues for major earthwork. After work pauses >5 days, new surveys are required before resuming. Task 1.6
Communication: The biologist will coordinate closely with the City project manager and superintendent, with authority to halt work
to protect resources. Weekly meetings will be held to plan work in sensitive areas, and all special -status species observations will
be reported to CDFW CNDDB within 14 days. Task 1.22
Post -Construction: Once a phase of construction is completed, the Designated Biologist will perform a final sweep of the area and
ensure all temporary protection measures (e.g., fencing, debris) are removed. We will also record any final observations of wildlife
activity and verify that restoration or stabilization (hydroseeding, etc.) has been conducted properly to prevent erosion, in
coordination with Task 2 (Revegetation).
Output (Task 1)
• Pre -Activity Survey Reports — Documentation of preconstruction survey results for each phase (including species
observed, maps of sensitive resources, and any avoidance measures), submitted to City/CDFW prior to start of work.
Task 1.23
• Daily Monitoring Logs — Concise daily reports recorded by the on -site biologist, documenting construction activities,
wildlife observed, any issues, and actions taken. These will be compiled and submitted to the City on a weekly basis
during active construction.
• Nesting Bird Monitoring Reports — A running log of all active nests detected, their status (eggs, chicks, fledged), buffer
distances applied, and nest outcomes. This can be included in the weekly reports or as a separate update to City
biologists. Any incidents (e.g., nest abandonment) will be reported immediately.
• Wildlife Relocation Log — A record of all wildlife captured and relocated (species, date/time, location moved), to be
submitted within two weeks of the end of construction or end of each work season.
• Agency Notifications — If required, notifications such as CNDDB reporting of special -status species observations (within
14 days of observation) and any incident reports (injured wildlife, etc.) will be prepared and submitted to CDFW by the
required deadlines.
• Final Compliance Report — After completion of each major phase (and at project completion), we will prepare a
comprehensive report summarizing all biological monitoring activities and compliance with mitigation measures. This
report will include the results of surveys, any incidents or discoveries, measures taken, wildlife relocation summary, and
photographs. The final report will be provided to the City within 10 days of project completion (and can be shared with
CDFW as required).
Task 2: Revegetation Manager
CJ Biomonitoring will assign a Revegetation Specialist to serve as the Revegetation Manager, who will oversee implementation
of the project's Habitat Restoration/Revegetation Plan and long-term vegetation monitoring. The Revegetation Manager meets
the qualifications of having relevant education and experience in restoration ecology and will ensure all temporary disturbance
areas are successfully restored.
Plan Implementation Oversight: In Phase 1 (before grading), the Revegetation Manager collects baseline vegetation data,
including photos, cover estimates, species composition, and soil observations —these metrics set revegetation targets. During
construction, the manager coordinates with the team on topsoil salvage, stockpiling, and micrograding for revegetation, ensuring
compliance with the Revegetation Plan. After major construction (Phase 2 or 3), the manager oversees plant/seed installation per
specifications, verifies species and seed mixes, directs crews, and ensures proper techniques like mulch, irrigation, and protective
caging. Substitutions or field adjustments require City approval, and initial watering is checked.
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Upon completion of planting, permanent photo -monitoring stations (about 10) and transects/plots (four 5-meter per habitat area)
are established for annual monitoring. Reference trees or metrics are tagged if required. During construction, the manager advises
on erosion control or interim hydroseeding as needed, specifying seed mixes and overseeing application.
Task 2.3: Long -Term Monitoring (5 Years): After installation, CJ Biomonitoring conducts a 5-year monitoring program. Years 1-
2: Monthly site visits log plant health, pest/disease issues, mortality, native recruitment, weeds, animal damage, irrigation,
vandalism, and maintenance needs, plus wildlife observations. Issues are coordinated with the maintenance contractor and
summarized in annual reports. Years 3-5: Quarterly visits collect the same data, with adaptive management as necessary.
Maintenance intensity is expected to decrease by year 3, but vigilance continues.
Annually (late spring/early summer), quantitative surveys are performed on transects/plots to assess success criteria: planted
stock survival, native/non-native cover, and growth metrics for trees/shrubs, with photos from fixed stations for comparison.
Monitoring results inform adaptive management and maintenance actions, with the goal to meet success standards by year 5.
Maintenance crews are met on -site at least quarterly to identify invasive weeds, guide pruning, irrigation, and replanting; all actions
are documented.
Output (Task 2)
• Baseline Site Condition Report: A pre -construction memo or report documenting initial vegetation, with photos and
quantitative data, to benchmark restoration success.
• Revegetation Implementation Sign -off. After planting, our specialist will confirm completion per plan and establish the
Year 0 monitoring baseline.
• Maintenance Communication: Following each monthly or quarterly visit, we'll email the City and maintenance team a
summary of issues and recommended actions to ensure prompt upkeep.
• Annual Monitoring Reports: At the end of each monitoring year (Years 1-5, due by December 1), we'll submit
comprehensive reports with observations, quantitative results, annual photos, progress charts, adaptive actions, and
recommendations. The Year 5 report will assess if success criteria are met for agency sign -off.
• Meeting/Field Notes: We'll record meetings or site walks with City staff and include notes in annual reports or as separate
correspondence as needed.
Note: Long-term monitoring (Task 2.3) will continue into Phase 3 post -construction, covering the full 5-year period unless the
contract specifies otherwise. If needed, we'll ensure a smooth data and responsibility transfer to City staff or a maintenance
contractor.
Task 3: Wildlife Relocation Plan
Prior to construction, CJ Biomonitoring will prepare a Wildlife Relocation Plan for the project, to be approved by CDFW at least
30 days before any ground -disturbing activities. This plan will detail how we will safely relocate various wildlife species from the
construction area to avoid injury or mortality, in compliance with CDFW guidelines.
Plan Development: The Wildlife Relocation Plan will cover all potentially encountered fauna that may require relocation, focusing
on reptiles, amphibians, and small mammals likely present in the Via Princessa Park area. Based on habitat assessments, species
may include southern California legless lizard, coast horned lizard, western toad, Pacific treefrog, western fence lizard, gopher
snake, and small rodents. For each relevant taxon group, the plan will include:
• Capture Methods: Animals will be captured with minimal harm using hand capture or pitfall traps for lizards, dip -nets for
amphibians, no -kill traps for small mammals, and snake tongs for snakes. Gentle, brief handling will be prioritized.
• Timing and Sweep Protocols: Initial sweeps will occur at optimal times (e.g., early morning for reptiles) and before
clearing each area, with daily checks during construction.
• Relocation Areas: Animals will be moved to safe, nearby habitats similar to their original location, with mapped sites and
coordinates provided. No off -site relocations will occur without coordination and landowner permission if needed.
• Species -Specific Measures: Special -status species will receive tailored protection, and the plan will adapt if new species
are discovered during preconstruction surveys.
• Qualified Biologists: The team will list biologists qualified for relocations, including their credentials and permits, to assure
CDFW of their expertise.
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• Documentation Procedures: Each relocation will be documented with photos, GPS locations, and data on species, sex,
condition, and remarks. A GIS shapefile or KMZ of relocation points will be provided to CDFW.
• Approval and Amendments: The draft plan will be submitted for City and CDFW approval, with updates made as needed
in consultation with CDFW for any new species found.
Implementation: Once approved, our biological monitors will implement the Wildlife Relocation Plan throughout construction.
Before any grubbing or grading, the monitor will conduct the clearance sweeps as outlined. If wildlife is found:
The biologist will carefully capture the animal using the pre -specified method. For example, if a legless lizard is found
under debris, we will gently scoop it into a container with leaf litter. Snakes will be guided into a bucket.
We will immediately relocate the animal to the designated nearby habitat (e.g., a vegetated area beyond the work limit).
The exact release spot will be in similar cover/shade as where found.
The biologist will log the information (time, location, species) on the relocation log sheet and later transfer to the master
log/GIS.
Post -construction, a brief Relocation Summary will be prepared, which can be part of the final monitoring report or a stand-alone
report to CDFW. It will contain the log of all animals moved, and include required photo documentation and the GIS shapefile of
relocation sites.
Output (Task 3)
Wildlife Relocation Plan — Comprehensive plan document as described, submitted to City/CDFW >-30 days before
construction. We anticipate this will be a one-time deliverable prior to Phase 1.
CDFW Approval Correspondence — We will provide the City with evidence of CDFW's written approval of the Plan and
any subsequent amendments.
Wildlife Relocation Log & Map — At project completion (or end of each phase), a summary table of all wildlife relocated
along with a map or shapefile of their release locations, to be submitted to the City/CDFW. This may be included in the
Final Compliance Report for Task 1 or delivered as a separate memo if preferred by the City.
Task 4: Burrowing Owl Protection and Relocation Plan
If burrowing owls are detected on or adjacent to the site during the preconstruction surveys, CJ Biomonitoring will take the lead
in developing and executing appropriate protection measures. Our first priority will be to avoid impacting the owls. If avoidance of
occupied burrows is feasible, we will propose that as the preferred strategy. However, if project work will unavoidably disturb an
active owl burrow, we will prepare a Burrowing Owl Protection and Relocation Plan for CDFW approval.
Plan Preparation: The Burrowing Owl Protection and Relocation Plan will be prepared by a qualified biologist familiar with CDFW's
2012 Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation. It will include:
• Current Site Status: Summary of observed burrowing owl activity, including number of owls, mapped burrow locations,
and notes on breeding or wintering status.
• Avoidance Measures: Immediate steps such as establishing a no -work buffer zone around burrows. Work may be
postponed until owls vacate naturally, if feasible.
• Passive Relocation: If relocation is needed, owls will be encouraged to leave through one-way doors installed for at least
48 hours, after confirming no active nesting. Suitable nearby artificial burrows will be prepared before eviction.
• Active Relocation: If necessary, permitted raptor biologists will trap and relocate owls following required state and federal
approvals.
• Timing: Relocation will be scheduled outside breeding season (Feb. 1—Aug. 31) to avoid impacting nests. If a nest is
present, relocation will wait until young have fledged, unless directed otherwise by CDFW.
• Monitoring: Daily monitoring will ensure owls exit without undue stress. After eviction, the original burrow will be
excavated under supervision.
• Mitigation/Compensation: If an active burrow or territory is lost, compensatory mitigation will follow CDFW
recommendations.
• Reporting: Documentation will include daily logs and a final report to CDFW.
We will submit the Burrowing Owl Plan to the City and then to CDFW for approval prior to starting any eviction or intrusive
measures.
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Implementation: With City/agency approval, our team will implement the plan. Passive relocation will likely take place during
Phase 1 if owls are present. Key steps:
• Install one-way doors on burrow entrances for at least 48 hours. Continue monitoring owl behavior —ensure the owls
have left the burrow and found alternate refuge.
• Once confirmed empty, excavate the burrow carefully to prevent reuse. Any owls or eggs unexpectedly encountered
would be handled per the plan.
• Maintain the required buffer from any alternate burrows where owls move, so that construction does not disturb them if
they move just outside the site.
• If owls return or new owls colonize mid -project, we will repeat the process or adjust work timing to avoid take.
Our monitor will incorporate burrowing owl observations into daily reports, and coordinate any real-time issues with CDFW.
Output (Task 4)
• Burrowing Owl Protection & Relocation Plan — Prepared and submitted for approval if burrowing owls are found on site
and cannot be avoided.
• Burrow Mapping and Monitoring Logs — Documentation of burrow locations, owl observations, and the timeline of passive
relocation. These will be provided to CDFW and the City, typically in a standalone report or included in the final project
compliance report.
• Post -Relocation Report —After relocation is complete, a summary memo confirming the outcome along with any required
long-term management recommendations for the relocation site.
(If no burrowing owls are observed during surveys, this task will not be necessary beyond documenting the negative findings. We
will remain vigilant for any new owl activity throughout the project and prepared to act if needed.)
Task 5: Environmental Training Program
CJ Biomonitoring will develop and administer a comprehensive Environmental Awareness Training Program for all personnel
involved in the Via Princessa Park project. This training is crucial to ensure that every worker on site understands the sensitive
biological resources and environmental rules they must follow.
Training Material Development: We will prepare clear and engaging educational materials to cover the project's key environmental
topics. These materials will be concise but informative, and may include:
• PowerPoint presentation or PDF handout with photos of sensitive wildlife and plants that could occur on site, descriptions
of their habitat, and instructions on what to do if they are encountered. We will highlight mitigation measures in place and
why they are important for resource protection.
• Project -specific environmental rules.
• Emergency procedures — How to respond to incidents like a fuel spill or discovering injured wildlife (who to contact, stop -
work authority of biologist).
• Permit requirements summary — A brief rundown of relevant permit conditions (e.g., MBTA — no harming birds/nests;
CDFW Streambed Agreement measures; penalties for non-compliance). We will keep this high-level and worker -friendly.
All information will be presented in a non -technical, easy -to -understand manner, with visuals (photos of species, maps of
avoidance areas) to maximize comprehension.
We will also create wallet -sized info cards and a unique hardhat sticker for the project, as required. The wallet card or fact sheet
will summarize the critical points from the training —such as key protected species to recognize, do's and don'ts on site, and
important contact numbers (City compliance officer, the Designated Biologist's phone). The hardhat sticker will indicate the worker
has attended the training; we will design a simple logo or graphic for the project's environmental compliance and get City approval
for it. These stickers will help monitors quickly verify that personnel have been trained.
Training Delivery: The Designated Biologist will conduct an initial training session at the project kickoff (likely at the preconstruction
meeting or first day on site). This session will be in -person, using the presentation and handouts. We encourage interactive
discussion and will answer any questions from the crew. All key contractor and subcontractor personnel will be required to attend
before they start work. For anyone who joins the project later or was absent, we will schedule make-up trainings on an as -needed
basis.
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Our approach is to integrate training into the daily safety briefings ("tailgate meetings") as needed. For example, each week or
when new activities commence, the biologist can reiterate relevant environmental cautions. New workers arriving on site will
receive a one-on-one or small group WEAP briefing from the biologist before they begin work. The biologist will always carry
spare wallet cards and stickers to give to newly trained staff.
Tracking and Compliance: We will maintain a training sign -in sheet with names, affiliations, and dates of training for all personnel.
Each person will sign acknowledging they understand the material. This roster will be updated as new people are trained. The
Designated Biologist will keep the master list and provide it to the City's project manager upon request to verify compliance.
Hardhat stickers will be given out and workers will be required to display them on their hardhat as proof of training —anyone
without a sticker will be directed to training before they can work on site. We will also prepare extra training materials for the City
or contractor to distribute internally if needed.
Output (Task 5)
• WEAP Training Materials - copies of the presentation slides and/or booklet provided to the City for review (if required)
before training. Final versions in English and Spanish will be delivered to the City.
• Wallet Cards and Stickers - designed and printed cards (credit-card size, laminated) summarizing environmental do's &
don'ts and key species info; and a unique hardhat sticker for the project. These will be submitted to City for approval of
content/design, then produced in sufficient quantity for all field personnel (we estimate-50-100 people over project
duration).
• Training Roster Log - maintained sign -in sheets for all trainings held. We will transmit an initial roster after the first big
session and then periodic updates (or upon request) as new workers are trained. A final compiled training record will be
provided at project end, including names and dates of all personnel trained.
• Summary Memo (if required) - We can prepare a short memo documenting that the WEAP training program has been
implemented, including dates of sessions, number of attendees, etc., for the City's files or audit purposes.
Task 6: Water Quality Monitoring
Task Overview: Michael Baker will prepare a comprehensive Water Quality Monitoring Plan and provide professional monitoring
services, including all required reporting for in -water and stream diversion activities. These services will be led by Erica Kawata—
Water Quality Specialist and a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD), who will oversee QSD-related tasks, field inspections, and
manage water quality monitoring efforts throughout the project. Monitoring activities are anticipated to be concentrated in Phase
II and Phase III, where culvert extensions, channel restoration, and other in -channel work are planned under the direction of the
City. To ensure that construction activities in or near water do not adversely impact water quality in Honby Channel, we will
implement a Water Quality Monitoring Program aligned with the project's 401 Water Quality Certification and the NPDES
stormwater permit.
As specified in the RFP, our scope includes development of the Water Quality Monitoring Plan (LID plan for Los Angeles County)
(Subtask 6.1), regular sampling during in -stream work (Subtask 6.2), and reporting of monitoring results (Subtask 6.3). We have
accounted for the week-long sampling to set expectations of the waters existing parameters. Key parameters that will be monitored
at a weekly minimum will include visual monitoring for oil & grease, and measurements of dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, turbidity
(NTU), and water temperature. Our approach will meet the RWQCB's requirements by using calibrated equipment and trained
field personnel.
Subtask 6.1 - Develop Water Quality Monitoring Plan: We will prepare a site -specific plan detailing sampling locations, frequency,
and testing methods. Erica Kawata (QSP/QSD) and Dr. Thulsiraj will lead the creation of the Water Quality Monitoring Plan
(WQMP). We will coordinate with the City's engineering team to understand when and where in -water work will take place (e.g.,
if a temporary stream diversion is needed for channel realignment in Phase II or III, or dewatering for infiltration galleries). The
plan will identify monitoring locations: typically one upstream reference point outside influence, and one (or more) downstream
compliance points. For example, if dewatering Honby Channel, the plan will detail monitoring protocols such as collecting a water
quality sample just upstream of the work and -100 feet downstream of where discharge reenters the channel. The plan will specify
parameters to test, including DO, pH, turbidity, water temperature and visual monitoring for oil and grease. The water quality
monitoring plan will include equipment manuals, and a calibration log template.
We will detail the frequency of sampling: e.g., during active in -stream work, test turbidity and pH daily (daily initially) and then
weekly if stable; after storm events, sample within 24 hours; otherwise, perhaps weekly or monthly if water is present but work is
not directly in it. The plan will outline sampling procedures: using a portable turbidity meter (calibrated daily with <±3% accuracy),
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a calibrated DO and pH meter, and how to handle samples (we may do field readings for instant results; if any lab analyses are
needed, we will state how to collect and provide the chain -of -custody). It will also define action thresholds: e.g., if downstream
turbidity exceeds upstream by >20 NTU, or if pH deviates outside 6.5-8.5, then what actions to take (stop work, deploy additional
BMPs like silt curtains, notify RWQCB if persistent). Additionally, we will integrate this plan with the project's SWPPP — e.g.,
referencing 401 permits, coordinating the construction site monitoring plan, to ensure consistency. We will submit the draft WQMP
to the City and RWQCB for approval prior to any in -water work.
Output (Subtask 6.1)
• Water Quality Monitoring Plan document, including maps of sampling locations, sampling protocols and standard
operating procedures, sampling equipment manuals, and equipment calibration log template; delivered at least 30 days
before any stream work.
Subtask 6.2 - Conduct Water Quality Monitoring: Perform sampling and analysis during construction as per the plan. A trained
field technician (a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner) will execute the monitoring when needed, with oversight by the Qualified SWPPP
Developer (QSD). During initial work in Honby Channel for Phase 2 (e.g., culvert extension or channel grading, likely in early
winter 2026/27), daily measurements of turbidity, pH, DO, and temperature will be taken from designated points (e.g., WQ-1:
Upstream of work in channel, WQ-2: Immediately downstream of work, WQ-3: Further downstream to observe dispersion).
Each day, the technician will use calibrated portable meters (e.g., Hach 2100Q for turbidity, YSI or Extech probes for pH) to
measure values and note visual observations such as water color, odor, sheen, or foam. If turbidity downstream exceeds
thresholds (e.g., 10% above background), the Biological Monitor and contractor will be notified immediately to adjust construction
activities (e.g., halt earthwork, install sediment filtration). Similarly, if pH levels rise due to concrete or paving work, mitigation (e.g.,
CO2 buffering) will be implemented and rechecked.
During periods without in -stream work but with nearby open graded areas, the QSP will conduct at least weekly checks to ensure
BMPs are properly installed and functioning. Additional monitoring will occur during Qualified Precipitation Events (QPE), including
during -storm and post -storm inspections. These additional mobilizations for storm monitoring will meet NPDES permit
requirements and guarantees BMPs are installed correctly, functional and effective.
Output (Subtask 6.2)
Water Quality Monitoring Logs (daily/weekly forms recording the values) and any Chain -of -Custody records. These will
be kept in project files and summarized in reports.
Forms will include Calibration information, sample results, visual observations, weather data, and if applicable BMP
recommendations for installation, repair, or removal.
Subtask 6.3 - Water Quality Reporting: Compile results and provide reports to the City. After each distinct in -water work period,
or as required (monthly during continuous work, plus a final summary at end of project), we will prepare Water Quality Monitoring
Reports. Sample test results will be provided same day by 4PM to the city. Weekly inspection reports will be delivered within 24-
hours of the inspection. We will prepare a brief report summarizing the data, demonstrating compliance or explaining any
exceedances and corrections. The report will include tables comparing upstream vs downstream readings on each date, and an
assessment: e.g., "Downtime turbidity remained on average 5 NTU above background, well below the allowed 20 NTU; one
instance on Jan 12 saw 25 NTU above background due to unexpected heavy rain, but work was halted and additional silt fences
were installed, subsequent readings fell to normal within 2 hours." We will also attach calibration records to show our instruments
were properly calibrated (for credibility of data). If any non-compliance incidents triggered agency notification (for instance, a spill
causing a sheen), we will document how it was resolved. These reports will be submitted to the City and the RWQCB per permit
requirements (some 401 certs specify weekly reporting during active work and a final summary at completion). All monitoring
results and site inspection observations made by the QSP will be distributed within 24-hours of the field inspection performed.
Additionally, observations and reports made will be included in the annual reports to the State Water Board. When Qualified
Precipitation Events (QPE) occur, our inspectors will be onsite. Ad Hoc reports will be included as part of any qualifying
precipitation events (QPE) observed at the site during construction. At project end, we will integrate an overall statement in the
final report that all water quality objectives were met (assuming effective mitigation).
Output (Subtask 6.3)
• Interim Water Quality Reports (as needed, e.g., weekly or monthly)
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• Final Water Quality Compliance Report at the conclusion of project works affecting water. This final report likely will be
combined with the Biological Monitoring final report or as a stand-alone to RWQCB, stating that the project did not cause
lasting water quality impacts.
By diligently executing Task 6, we will protect the Santa Clara River watershed from sediment, pH changes, or pollutants that
construction could generate. Our team's familiarity with stormwater BMPs and field sampling means we can foresee issues (for
example, scheduling in -stream work in dry periods to minimize turbidity) and react quickly when needed. We have performed
similar monitoring for other City projects (e.g., actively sampling runoff during the Santa Clarita Vista Canyon development). The
result for Via Princessa will be documented assurance to regulators and the public that water quality was safeguarded throughout
the project.
Task 7: Archaeological Monitoring (with Phase II/III Contingencies)
Task Overview: Michael Baker will provide professional archaeological oversight for all ground -disturbing activities, in full
compliance with Mitigation Measure CR-1 and RFP requirements. Our Principal Archaeologist, Dr. Daniels —who meets the
Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards —will supervise archaeological monitoring and evaluate any
discoveries. Archaeological monitoring will focus on the initial -50 workdays of grading/excavation for each construction phase,
as directed by the City. Once initial grading is complete and if no resources are found, continuous monitoring will not be required
unless new sensitive areas are encountered. We will coordinate closely with the City and construction team to deploy monitors
efficiently during these critical periods.
It is assumed the City will contract directly with the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians to provide a Native American
Tribal Monitor. We will work collaboratively with the Tribal Monitor throughout excavation to ensure both archaeological and tribal
perspectives are addressed. Our responsibilities include preparing a preconstruction monitoring plan, conducting on -site
monitoring, and implementing contingency measures (Phase II evaluation and Phase III data recovery, if needed). All activities
will be thoroughly documented in daily logs and formal summary and final reports, in accordance with City deliverable
requirements.
Subtask 7.1 - Archaeological Monitoring (Field Implementation and Reporting): Our team will conduct on -site monitoring during
all soil disturbing activities, documenting each step throughout the process. Before construction begins, Dr. Daniels will prepare
an Archaeological Monitoring Plan, incorporating City mitigation conditions and Addendum updates. The plan will specify the
presence of an archaeological monitor during the initial -50 grading days of each phase, identify priority zones (such as the Santa
Clara River terrace and the historic ranch location), and outline communication protocols —including stop -work authority and
notification procedures for discoveries or human remains. This plan will be submitted for City and, if needed, environmental monitor
approval prior toground-breaking.
During construction, full-time monitoring will occur for up to 50 days per phase, with the archaeological monitor inspecting
excavations and soil stockpiles for cultural materials. If no resources are found after substantial exposure, we will consult with the
City to potentially reduce monitoring to periodic spot-checks for the remainder of that phase, while remaining on -call for new
excavation areas.
Upon discovery of potential artifacts or features, the archaeological and Tribal Monitors will immediately pause work, assess the
find, and establish a 60-foot buffer zone if necessary. Significant discoveries will trigger Phase II evaluation, while isolated debris
will be documented and collected with minimal disruption. Suspected human remains will result in an immediate work stoppage
and notification of the Coroner per legal requirements.
Thorough documentation will be maintained via daily monitoring logs, summarizing areas monitored, excavation details, and
findings (including negative results), and integrating Tribal Monitor observations. After each phase, a summary letter will report
monitoring duration and results. At project completion, a comprehensive Final Archaeological Monitoring Report will detail
background, methods, results, conclusions, and artifact disposition, with daily logs and photos attached. This report will fulfill
Mitigation Measure CR-1 and be submitted to the City and relevant archival agencies as required.
Output (Subtask 7.1)
• Archaeological Monitoring Plan (preconstruction, for City approval)
• Daily Archaeological Monitoring Logs (during construction, maintained by the monitor)
• Phase Monitoring Summary Letters (after Phases 1 and 2)
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• Final Archaeological Monitoring Report (at project completion, including documentation of any finds and evidence of
curation or resource resolution). These deliverables will explicitly note the monitoring coverage (e.g., "monitored X days
in Phase Y") to demonstrate we met the assumed 50-day-per-phase monitoring commitment.
Subtask 7.2 — Phase II Archaeological Evaluation (Contingency): This subtask will be initiated only if archaeological monitoring
under Subtask 7.1 identifies a potential cultural resource requiring assessment. Upon such discovery, Dr. Daniels will direct a
focused archaeological investigation in line with professional and regulatory standards.
When a possible archaeological deposit is found (e.g., historic refuse or lithic artifact cluster), construction activities will be halted
and the area secured. Dr. Daniels and the Tribal Monitor (if the find is prehistoric or Native American -affiliated) will devise a real-
time, site -specific evaluation strategy. This will typically involve systematic subsurface testing using minimal -impact methods:
For historic artifact concentrations: Targeted test pits or precision scraping under archaeological supervision will be used
to define the extent and characteristics of the deposit.
For prehistoric materials: Standardized shovel test units will be hand -excavated to recover representative samples and
assess for subsurface features.
All soils will be screened, stratigraphy and provenience will be documented, and the Tribal Monitor will participate in all evaluation
phases for prehistoric contexts.
Dr. Daniels will assess significance based on relevant regulatory criteria (CEQA/CRHR and Section 106/NRHP), considering
factors such as site integrity, diagnostic artifacts, and research potential. If the resource is not significant, thorough documentation
will be prepared, the City will be informed, and —pending City concurrence —work will resume. The final report will note non-
significant finds.
If the resource is significant or potentially eligible, the City will be notified and the team will proceed to Subtask 7.3 (Phase III Data
Recovery). Before data recovery, a summary memorandum may be provided to the City, outlining findings and the mitigation plan.
Agency coordination and required notifications will be handled if regulatory consultation is triggered.
Output (Subtask 7.2)
Archaeological Discovery Evaluation Memo/Notes — documentation of the evaluation activities, including any test pit
logs, preliminary artifact analysis, and a recommendation on significance. These findings will be captured either in an
interim memo to the City and in the final report. An important output is also Proof of Curation (e.g., a receipt from the
curation facility or a letter from the Tribe for reburial) demonstrating that all collected materials have been properly
processed and curated. Curation will likely be with the Maturango Museum. If no significant resources are found during
the project (i.e., this contingency is never triggered), we will simply state "No Phase II evaluations were necessary" in the
final report, and this subtask incurs no action.
Subtask 7.3 — Phase III Archaeological Data Recovery (Contingency): Initiated only if Subtask 7.2 determines a significant
archaeological resource will be impacted, this phase mitigates adverse effects by systematically recovering key data before
construction resumes. Once triggered, Michael Baker will swiftly deploy a team —including Dr. Daniels, qualified archaeologists,
and the Tribal Monitor —for targeted excavation. When possible, a Data Recovery Plan Addendum will be submitted for City
approval; otherwise, the team will operate under pre -approved Monitoring Plan protocols to prevent delays.
To optimize recovery and minimize risk, ground penetrating radar (GPR) will be used to identify locations of buried features,
allowing precise placement of controlled excavation units and reducing the chance of encountering significant features once
grading continues in the area.
Excavation will expand around discoveries as needed (e.g., block units near hearths or linear trenches along foundations) to
expose full archaeological contexts. All deposits will be excavated in stratigraphic or cultural layers, with 100% soil screening to
ensure artifact recovery and provenience integrity. Standardized documentation (photography, mapping, spatial data) will record
features and artifact concentrations in detail.
Artifacts and ecofacts will be systematically recovered and bagged with exact provenience. Efficiency will be prioritized to limit
construction downtime, with work continuing in unaffected areas when possible. After fieldwork, materials will be cleaned,
cataloged, and analyzed to answer site -specific research questions.
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While data recovery is underway in the area of potential significance, construction and grading activities may continue in all
unaffected areas under the oversight of archaeological monitors. The Principal Archaeologist will supervise the data recovery
process in the impacted zone. Once the data recovery is complete, a brief end -of -fieldwork summary will be prepared and
submitted to the City for approval to confirm that mitigation requirements have been met and that work may resume in the affected
area. A comprehensive Data Recovery Report, detailing methods, findings, analytical results, and curation actions will
subsequently be submitted to both the City and the SCCIC. Artifacts and documentation will be curated at an approved facility or,
if requested, reburied in coordination with the City and Tribal representatives.
Output (Subtask 7.3)
Archaeological Data Recovery Excavation Records and Report — documentation of any Phase III excavation undertaken,
including field notes, excavation unit forms, artifact catalogs, photographs, and final analysis write-up. An important
output is also Proof of Curation (e.g., a receipt from the curation facility or a letter from the Tribe for reburial)
demonstrating that all collected materials have been properly processed and curated. If items are not repatriated, curation
will likely be with the Maturango Museum. These will be included in the Final Archaeological Report deliverable. If Task
7.3 is not triggered (no significant finds), the final report will note "No Phase III data recovery was necessary," and this
subtask will have no associated artifacts or special reports.
Task 8: Paleontological Monitoring
Michael Baker will carry out a focused paleontological monitoring program to protect fossil resources in compliance with Mitigation
Measures PALEO-1 through PALEO-4. The program, led by SVP-qualified paleontologist Dr. Peter A. Kloess, will follow SVP and
City protocols. Drawing on Michael Baker's 2023 Paleontological Assessment and the RFP, the Via Princessa Park subsurface
is known to contain older Quaternary alluvium with a high likelihood for Pleistocene fossils. Targeted monitoring will occur during
deep excavations —such as the railroad undercrossing, infiltration gallery, and channel regrading —with coverage concentrated
on initial major earthwork in each phase.
The revised schedule streamlines monitoring to approximately 10 days in Phase 1, 15 days in Phase 2, and 5-8 days in Phase
3, depending on excavation depth and location. Cross -trained staff (e.g., Marcel Young and Epifanio Figueroa) will handle both
archaeological and paleontological oversight, improving efficiency and reducing costs. Monitoring will be reduced or ended in
areas once deep excavation is finished and no fossils are found.
The program also includes a preconstruction Paleontological Monitoring Plan and fossil awareness training (WEAP; see Task 5),
as well as on -site monitoring during construction. If fossils are discovered, rapid Phase II salvage will occur, followed by laboratory
analysis, curation, and reporting (Task 8.3) as needed. All significant finds will be curated at an approved repository, and a Final
Paleontological Mitigation Report will be submitted at project close-out.
Subtask 8.1 - Paleontology Sensitivity Training (WEAP): Before ground -disturbing work begins, Dr. Peter Kloess (SVP Qualified
Paleontologist) will conduct paleontological sensitivity training for all construction staff. The training, held at preconstruction and
tailgate safety meetings, will teach personnel to recognize fossil -bearing sediments and fossils, and outline proper response
procedures: stop work near suspected finds, notify the monitor or supervisor, and avoid handling discoveries. Training materials
will include local fossil photos and clear instructions, emphasizing regulatory protections and mitigation requirements (PALED-1
through PALEO-4). Attendance will be documented, and trained staff will receive wallet cards with protocols and hard-hat stickers
for easy identification on site.
Output (Subtask 8.1)
• WEAP paleontology training slides, handouts, and attendance logs will be maintained by the SVP-qualified paleontologist
to ensure all field staff receive training before excavation. Copies of training materials and a summary of session dates
and participants will be submitted to the City, meeting Mitigation Measure PALEO-1 requirements.
Subtask 8.2 — Paleontological Field Monitoring: An SVP-qualified paleontologist or supervised monitor will oversee excavations
in fossil -sensitive Quaternary sediments, focusing on deep excavations (e.g., railroad undercrossing, creek stabilization, infiltration
gallery). Shallow work in topsoil or fill will be spot-checked as fossil risk is low. Monitoring will be streamlined —about one-third
the duration of archaeological oversight —concentrating on phases when grading reaches fossil -bearing layers (typically below 5-
10 feet). For example, if archaeological monitoring lasts 50 days, paleontological monitoring will occur for roughly 15 days or as
needed.
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Cross -trained monitors (e.g., Marcel Young and Epifanio Figueroa) will often handle both archaeological and paleontological
duties, increasing efficiency and reducing staffing. Dr. Kloess will supervise and advise on fossil finds. If a monitor discovers a
fossil, only equipment in the immediate area will halt; the find will be quickly assessed and, if significant, Task 8.3 (Data Recovery
Plan) will be initiated. All discoveries will be documented and reported promptly. Daily logs will record activities, including if no
fossils are found, confirming compliance with Mitigation Measure PALEO-2 and RFP requirements.
Output (Subtask 8.2)
We will maintain daily logs documenting monitored areas, soil types, and any fossil finds. Any discovery will be promptly reported
to the City (and USACE if required), with details of the find and initial response. These logs will support interim updates and the
final report. Spot-checks during low -risk work and cross -trained staff will maximize efficiency, limiting paleontological monitoring
to roughly one-third the duration of archaeological monitoring.
At the conclusion of fieldwork, a final Paleontological Monitoring Report will summarize methods, daily observations, discoveries,
and mitigation actions, with supporting maps, photos, logs, and compliance documentation. To streamline records, this report will
be combined with the Archaeological Monitoring Report, providing a comprehensive account for regulatory review and project
archives.
Subtask 8.3 — Fossil Salvage (Data Recovery) (Contingency): If a significant fossil discovery is made and cannot be avoided, a
Paleontological Data Recovery Plan will be implemented according to SVP 2010 standards and RFP requirements. This ensures
any impacts are mitigated through careful excavation, documentation, and preservation.
• Field Excavation and Retrieval: The paleontologist or supervised monitor will excavate fossils using hand tools. Large
or fragile finds will be stabilized with chemical hardeners and jacketed in plaster and burlap. If numerous small fossils
are present, bulk matrix samples will be collected for microfossil screening. Salvage efforts are coordinated to minimize
construction delays, typically requiring a few hours to two days depending on complexity.
• On -site Documentation: Each discovery will be documented with sediment descriptions, photographs, field maps, and
unique field numbers. The spatial distribution of multiple finds will be mapped to determine whether they represent a
single specimen or a larger site.
• Specialty Studies: As appropriate, specialty analyses (e.g., paleobotanical, radiometric dating) will be arranged in
consultation with the City and USACE.
• Laboratory Preparation and Identification: Fossils will be transported to a paleontology lab for cleaning, stabilization,
and identification. Dr. Kloess will lead identifications, consulting specialists as needed. Each specimen will be cataloged
with detailed descriptions and taxonomic classification.
• Permanent Curation: All significant fossils and associated data will be curated at an approved institution (e.g.,
NHMLAC). Early coordination will secure a curation agreement. Once accepted, a curation letter will be provided to the
City and included in the final report.
• Reporting: A Paleontological Data Recovery Report (often part of the Final Paleontological Mitigation Report) will
summarize the discovery, recovery methods, context, specialist results, and curation details. This fulfills Mitigation
Measure PALEO-4 requirements.
Output (Subtask 8.3)
Efficient salvage methods and ready supplies minimize construction delays —for instance, a mammoth tusk was recovered and
work resumed within 8 hours. After each recovery, a completion memo will be sent to the City, and, once fossils are curated, a
formal acceptance letter from the repository will be provided. The final report will document the recovery, analyses, and curation
process, ensuring full compliance with mitigation and reporting requirements.
Completion memo to City after each recovery
Formal curation acceptance letter upon repository transfer
Final report covering recovery, analyses, and curation
Monitoring is focused on actual risk periods and uses cross -trained staff to optimize fossil protection while maintaining cost and
schedule efficiency. All SVP, RFP, and Mitigation Measures PALEO-1 through PALEO-4 requirements are met.
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4. Schedule
Our team has developed a preliminary schedule for the environmental support services aligned with the City's anticipated
construction timeline (as inferred from the RFP). We understand the project is divided into three main phases of construction over
multiple years, plus an alternative scenario for Phase 2 (if delays or extended timeline). The table below outlines each task's time
frame and key milestones/deliverables. This schedule is coordinated with construction activities to ensure that all prerequisites
(surveys, plans, training) occur before ground -breaking, and monitoring tasks are continuous during active work. We will refine
this schedule with the City and the general contractor once actual construction dates are confirmed
Key Schedule Notes (Condensed):
• Phase 1: Construction starts December 2025, with all preconstruction planning (permits, surveys, training) occurring in
fall 2025. The kickoff environmental coordination meeting is set for late November 2025. Preparatory tasks can be
compressed if the City's start date changes, ensuring no construction delays.
• Phase 2 and Remobilization: Scheduled for mid- to late-2026 through 2027. Remobilization of surveys and training will
occur in September 2026, including updated surveys for species and new crew training. A Phase 2 preconstruction
meeting is planned for early September 2026 to refresh compliance before work begins.
• Alternate/Extended Phasing: Delays or extensions (e.g., Phase 2 into 2028 or later Phase 3) will trigger repeated
preconstruction surveys and extended monitoring as needed, with flexible staffing for proper coverage.
• Meetings and Coordination: Regular environmental coordination meetings with the City and contractor are planned
monthly, or biweekly during critical periods. Key milestones include the kickoff in November 2025, Phase 2 restart in
September 2026, and final closeout in late 2028. Progress meetings and integration of environmental updates with
project status are also scheduled.
• Deliverables: Reports are scheduled promptly after each phase; monitoring reports within 2-4 weeks, biological
monitoring for Phase 1 by July 2026, and cultural resource reports within 60 days. Urgent notifications (e.g., wildlife
incidents, artifacts) will be made within 24-48 hours.
• Project Completion: Construction -related environmental tasks close out by early 2029, with final reports delivered in Q1
2029. Long-term habitat restoration monitoring continues through 2031 (Year 5), with handoff options for City staff after
Year 2 or 3 as needed.
• Schedule Flexibility: The schedule aligns with the RFP timeline and will be refined at project kickoff. Gantt charts and
permit requirements will be integrated, with backup staff available for extended periods or concurrent activities. The
schedule will be updated regularly and communicated to the City.
• Critical Path: Built-in lead times (30 days for agency approvals, 14 days for surveys before each phase) ensure
clearances are ready for construction. Proactive planning aims for compliance ahead of deadlines to avoid delays.
• Overall Confidence: The team's experience and coordination ensure environmental tasks are completed on or ahead of
schedule, supporting Via Princessa Park from kickoff (2025) through closeout (2029) and plant establishment (2031). All
milestones and deliverables will meet City and RFP requirements.
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Phase 1 - Initial
Phase 1 -
Remainder
Task 1:
Phase 2 - Initial
Biological
_
Monitoring
I Phase 2 -
Remainder
Phase 3 - Initial
Date Range
(Est.)
Nov 2025 - Feb
2026
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Monitoring Days
Milestones 1 Deliverables
Daily (approx. 15-20 Preconstruction surveys (Nov 2025); Designated Biologist on -site daily during initial Phase 1
workdays) clearing & grading. Weekly monitoring reports; Phase 1 Biological Monitoring Summary (July 2026).
Mar - Jun 2026 Daily (as needed,
(cont'd)-80-100 days)
Oct - Dec 2026 Daily (approx. 15-20
workdays)
Jan - Dec 2027 Daily (year-round,
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Mar - May
2028
Phase 3 - i Jun - Dec 2028
Remainder
Phase 1 - Install Feb - Mar 2026
Task 2: Phase 2 - Install Oct - Nov 2026
Revegetation
Manager Phase 3 - Install Nov-28 -5 days
5-Year Monitoring 2026-2031 Quarterly/Annua
visits
Phase1 - Plan & t
0 days (plan +
Task 3: Wildlife Oct - Nov 2025
R I t Capture field)
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Sep 2026
Plan
Phase 213 -Update
(contingency)
Task 4:
Burrowing Owl
(If needed)
Oct 2025 or
Sep 2026
Plan
Phase 1 - Kickoff
Nov 2025
Task 5:
Environmental
Phase 2 - Refresh
Sep 2026
Training
Phase 3 - Refresh
Mar 2028
Daily (approx. 15
workdays)
Daily (as needed,
- 140 days)
-5 days (field
oversight)
-5 days
Full-time bio-monitoring maintained throughout all active Phase 1 construction (including
weekends/holidays during nesting season). Monitor enforces buffers, conducts nesting bird checks
(Feb -Aug), and documents compliance in daily logs.
Preconstruction surveys (Sep 2026); daily biological monitoring first -3-4 weeks of Phase 2 heavy
grading. Weekly reports; coordinate Phase 2 re -mobilization with City (Sep 2026 meeting).
Biologist on -site every workday of Phase 2. Continuous monitoring through 2027; monthly
environmental coordination meetings with City/contractor (throughout 2027). Phase 2 Biological
Monitoring Summary (Jan 2028).
Preconstruction surveys (Mar 2028); daily bio-monitoring during initial Phase 3 ground -breaking (bank
regrading, park grading).
Daily biological monitoring maintained through final construction. Nesting bird checks Feb -Aug
_ 2028 (if work ongoing). Phase 3 & Final Biological Monitoring Report (Jan 2029).
Revegetation Manager on -site for initial plant installation after Phase 1 grading (early Spring 2026).
Verify plantings per plan.
Oversee additional planting (channel banks, basin) post -Phase 2 grading.
Final planting/seeding of remaining areas at project completion.
I Long-term habitat maintenance & monitoring (20 site visits over 5 years). Annual restoration reports
through 2031 (final habitat report in 2031/32).
Prepare Wildlife Relocation Plan (Oct 2025) & obtain CDFW approval. Conduct initial wildlife
capture/relocation just before Phase 1 start (Nov 2025 preconstruction meeting).
�3 days (if needed) Update/implement relocation measures before Phase 2 or 3 if new sensitive wildlife is found (e.g., trap
& move anv pond turtles prior to channel work).
-5 days If burrowing owls are present, implement passive relocation -1 week (one-way door installation,
(contingency) monitoring). Not required if no burrowing owl observed.
-2 days Develop WEAP training materials; conduct Project Kickoff Environmental Training (late Nov 2025) for
all crews. Distribute hard hat stickers & wallet cards.
-1 day Refresher training session before Phase 2 restart (new personnel, updated mitigation measures).
-1 day Refresher training before Phase 3 (if crew changes). Tailgate refreshers were held as needed
throughout construction.
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Task 6: Water
Quality Monit.
Task 7:
Archaeological
Monit.
Phase Date Range
(Est.)
Phase 1 -
Dewatering
Phase 2 - Rainy
Season
Phase 3 - Final
Checks
Phase 1 -Grading
Phase 2 - Grading
Jan - Feb 2026
(intermittent)
Jan - Mar 2027
Jan - Feb 2028
(if needed)
Dec 2025 - Feb
2026
Oct - Dec 2026
Phase 3 - Grading Apr - Jun 2028
Post -Grading 2026-2028
Reporting 2026-2029
Phase 1 - Deep
Exc.
Phase 2 - Deep
Task 8: Exc.
Paleontological P ash e 3 - Deep
Monit. Exc.
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Data Recovery &
Report
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On -Site Milestones 1 Deliverables
Monitoring Days
_
Construction monitoring during pre -construction, clearing, and grubbing. QSP to monitor and
-40 days
recommend site BMPs. - 6 QPEs are included (pH & turbidity sampling included) We assume no in -
water work occurring in Phase 1.
Submit Phase 1 WQ (LID) monitoring plan and report (Mar 2026).
Construction and stormwater monitoring and waterway sampling during 2026-2027 winter. - 6 QPEs
-116 days
are included (pH & Turbidity, DO & temperature monitoring) Data collected reported daily and
submitted in annual report to Water Board.
Construction and stormwater monitoring and waterway sampling during early 2028-2029. - 6 QPEs
-107 days
are included (pH & Turbidity, DO & temperature monitoring) Data collected reported daily and
submitted in annual report to Water Board.
Results obtained through life of project will be compiled in a final WQ Report (mid-2028).
-50 days (full-time)
Archaeological monitor on -site daily during initial Phase 1 grading. Supervise any discoveries (none
anticipated); daily logs. Phase 1 Arch. Summary Report (Mar 2026).
-50 days (full-time)
Full-time arch. monitoring for Phase 2 major excavations (undercrossing, basin). Evaluate any finds
per CR-1. Phase 2 Arch. Summary Report (Feb 2027).
-50 days (full-time)
Arch. monitor present for any new ground disturbance in Phase 3 (channel reshaping, etc.). Monitoring
ends once all native soil excavation is done.
0 (on -call)
No arch. monitoring needed after initial grading of each phase (monitor remains on -call for unexpected
finds).
Office work
Jan - Feb 2026 ! -8-10 days (spot-
checking)
Nov - Dec 2026 -15 days (full/part-
time)
Apr - May 2028 -5-8 days (spot-
checking)
2026-2028 0 (on -call)
2028-2029 T—Office work
Phase 1 & 2 Arch. Monitoring Reports (within 60 days of phase completion); Final Cultural Resources
Report (early 2029) documenting all phases.
Paleontological monitor spot-checks Phase 1 deep excavations (e.g., infiltration gallery >5 ft). Salvage
any fossils found; daily paleo logs for active weeks. _
Paleo monitoring during Phase 2 deep cuts (-20-25 ft). Dual -qualified arch/paleo monitor covers both
roles concurrently. Spot-check weekly if no fossils after initial month.
Minimal paleo monitoring in Phase 3 (most deep work done earlier). Check final channel excavation if
it reaches older alluvium.
No paleo monitoring required after deep excavation phases. Paleontologist available on -call for any
late discoveries.
If fossils are collected, complete laboratory analysis & curation at museum by late 2028. Final Paleo
Mitigation Report & repository confirmation letter (early 2029).
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PROJECT MANAGER/PRINCIPAL ARCHAEOLOGIST
James T. Daniels, Ph.D.
Mr. Daniels is a senior archaeologist with cultural
resource management experience in California, Nevada,
and North Carolina. His experience includes
archaeological surveys, evaluations of historic and
prehistoric sites for listing in the California and National
Registers, site mitigation data recoveries, mitigation monitoring, and
preparation of archaeological resource management reports and cultural
resources technical reports. As a senior archaeologist, he supports projects
needing CEQA, NEPA, NHPA, Section 106, Native American Graves
Protection and Repatriation Act, Assembly Bill 52, US Army Corps of
Engineers 404 permits, and local cultural resource regulation compliance.
He also assists with environmental impact statements and reports and
alternative mitigation measures for clients, including interpretive signage,
informative website design, brochures, and ethnographic studies. He also
assists in Native American consultation and coordination of Native American
monitoring. Mr. Daniels provides advanced technical services for clients,
including geophysical surveys with ground penetrating radar (GPR),
obsidian and ceramic sourcing using portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF),
photogrammetry, and GIS predictive modeling and data collection using Esri
Field Maps.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
INTERNATIONAL
Years with Michael Baker
3
Years of Experience
18
Education
Ph.D., Anthropology/Archaeology, University of
California, San Diego
M.A., Anthropology/Archaeology, California State
University at Long Beach
B.A., Anthropology, North Carolina State University
Licenses/Certifications
Registered Professional Archaeologist, 2009, 52140
Professional Affiliations
Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA)
Society for American Archaeology (SAA)
Society for California Archaeology
Blue Cloud Bike Park IS/MND. City of Santa Clarita. Senior Archaeologist.
Responsible for conducting Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment for a proposed bike park in Santa Clarita, CA. Conducted records search
at the SCCIC, Native American Heritage Commission Sacred Lands File search, literature and historic map and aerial review, archaeological
sensitivity analysis, and directed an intensive pedestrian survey of the project area. Recorded a historic period mining site on DPR 523 series
forms and updated the site record for a previously recorded historic period archaeological site. Authored the technical report used to support the
initial study and mitigated negative declaration.
Santa Clarita Via Princessa Park Project. City of Santa Clarita. Senior Archaeologist. Completed a Class III cultural resources inventory for
the Via Princessa Park Project, located in the City of Santa Clarita for compliance with Section 106 for a 404 permit and CEQA. Directed staff in
conducting records search at the California Historical Information System (CHRIS) at the South -Central Coastal Information Center (SCCIC) at
California State University, Fullerton and Native American Heritage Commission search of the Sacred Lands File. Directed a cultural resources
pedestrian survey of the proposed project area and authored the technical report. Michael Baker is preparing an initial study/mitigated negative
declaration (IS/MND) for the Proposed Via Princessa Park Project, which proposes to construct and operate Via Princessa Park on an
approximately 34-acre area of vacant city -owned land. The park would include athletic fields with sports field lighting, pickleball courts,
playground equipment, and other recreational facilities such as walking paths, shade structures, picnic areas, public art, and education and
monumentation signage. In addition to recreational improvements, the project will include a regional stormwater infiltration facility.
Rexhall IS/MND. City of Santa Clarita. Senior Archaeologist. Completed a Phase I cultural resources analysis for the Rexhall Development
Project, located in the City of Santa Clarita. Directed staff in conducting records search at the California Historical Information System (CHRIS)
at the South -Central Coastal Information Center (SCCIC) at California State University, Fullerton and Native American Heritage Commission
search of the Sacred Lands File. Directed a cultural resources pedestrian survey of the proposed project area and co-authored the report.
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Veterans Commons GPR Survey — Rancho Los Amigos Cemetery, Downey, CA. Rincon Consultants Inc. Senior Archaeologist / GPR
Specialist I Michael Baker International I March —May 2025. Served as Principal Investigator and lead geophysicist for a 2.24-acre ground -
penetrating radar (GPR) survey at the former site of the Los Angeles County Poor Farm Cemetery. Designed and executed a high -resolution
GPR investigation using the Screening Eagle GS8000 system to identify unmarked burials and cremation urns potentially remaining after
historic flood damage (1914) and partial exhumation (1940s). Integrated historical aerials, soil analysis, and radargram interpretation to identify
88 anomalies and 21 areas of interest, many aligned in rows consistent with historic cemetery layout. Delivered a comprehensive technical
report with GIS and CAD deliverables, 3D visualizations, and time -slice animations to support future ground-truthing and cultural resource
management. The project demonstrated advanced GPR application in a disturbed urban setting with complex burial history and is directly
relevant to footprint detection and shallow anomaly interpretation in sensitive archaeological contexts.
255-290 Maple Court Mixed -Used Project IS/MND, Ventura, CA. City of San Buenaventura. Senior Archaeologist. Provided peer review of
the cultural resources technical report. Michael Baker is assisting the client with preparation of a Sustainable Communities Environmental
Assessment (SCEA) for the 255-290 Maple Court Mixed -Use Project. The project proposes to demolish three two-story office buildings to
construct a mixed -use development consisting of two buildings containing up to 350 residential units, up to 4,850 square feet of ground -floor
neighborhood -serving commercial uses, and associated parking, open space, and landscaping improvements. The site on an approximately
5.75 acres in the city of Ventura. Key issues addressed within the initial study/mitigated negative declaration (IS/MND) include air quality
impacts, greenhouse gas emissions, and noise.
As -Needed Cultural Resource Services, Sonoma County, CA. County of Sonoma. Project Manager. As senior archaeologist and project
manager, responsibilities included leading comprehensive cultural resources analyses for the Wildfire Adapted Programs 1 and 2 (WA1 and
WA2) in Sonoma County, California. Attended biweekly meetings with the county, providing monthly meeting minutes to Permit Sonoma.
Responsible for reviewing and summarizing existing cultural resources documentation, analyzed parcel data to identify structures over 45 years
old for potential historic listing, and generated GIS map books and cultural resource summaries for each program area while flagging parcels
requiring further research. Responsible for requesting large scale records search from the Northwest Information Center and conducting a high-
level constraints analysis using confidential records and GIS data to assess the presence of known cultural resources within the WA1 and WA2
areas. Prepared separate cultural resources constraints reports for WA1 and WA2, including confidential and non -confidential versions,
summarizing the project purpose and study results, and provided recommendations for future work. Michael Baker conducted cultural resources
analyses for the Wildfire Adapted Programs in Sonoma County, California. The team attended meetings, reviewed existing documentation,
analyzed parcel data for historic structures, and created GIS maps. Michael Baker conducted a constraints analysis using confidential records
and GIS data. The team also coordinated with tribes, contributing to notification letters and meetings. Finally, Michael Baker prepared separate
constraints reports for each program, summarizing the project and providing recommendations for future work.
Leucaida Flood Abatement NEPA. City of Encinitas. Senior Archaeologist. Responsible for conducting a Section 106 cultural resources
inventory for a HUD -funded project including records search at the South Coastal Information Center (SCIC), Native American Heritage
Commission (NAHC) Sacred Lands File (SLF) search, a pedestrian survey with Native American monitor of the area of potential effect, and
archaeological sensitivity analysis. Authored the technical report presenting the results of the cultural resource inventory. Conducted Native
American and Section 106 SHPO consultations on behalf of the City of Encinitas.
North Coast Highway 101 Streetscape Improvement Project, Encinitas, CA. City of Encinitas. Senior Archaeologist. Responsible for
conducting a Section 106 cultural resources inventory for a HUD -funded project, including records search at the South Coastal Information
Center (SCIC), Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Sacred Lands File (SLF) search, a pedestrian survey with Native American
monitor of the area of potential effect, and archaeological sensitivity analysis. Authored the technical report presenting the results of the cultural
resource inventory. Conducted Native American and Section 106 SHPO consultations on behalf of the City of Encinitas. Michael Baker provided
engineering, traffic, and environmental services for the North Coast Highway 101 Streetscape Improvements Project. The project included
multimodal functions involving road diet measures, such as lane restriping of sharrows in the north- and south -bound lanes; five traffic calming
roundabouts; a traffic signal; and street beautification measures for 2.5 miles of old Highway 101 in Leucadia. The goal was to increase
walkability along the project corridor and provide more efficient on -street parking to eliminate sight -distance problems for side -street traffic and
vehicular conflicts with bicyclists. This project was Phase I of an overall larger project that is still ongoing.
City of Encinitas As needed MSA. City of Encinitas. Senior Archaeologist. Responsible for conducting a Section 106 cultural resources
inventory for a HUD -funded project including records search at the South Coastal Information Center (SCIC), Native American Heritage
Commission (NAHC) Sacred Lands File (SLF) search, a pedestrian survey with Native American monitor of the area of potential effect, and
archaeological sensitivity analysis. Authored the technical report presenting the results of the cultural resource inventory. Conducted Native
American and Section 106 SHPO consultations on behalf of the City of Encinitas.
Architect -Engineer General Type Facilities Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract, Worldwide. NAVFAC Atlantic. Senior
Archaeologist. As a senior archaeologist, prepared a comprehensive cultural resources assets study and development of archaeological
monitoring and discovery protocols to provide the tools needed to assist both planners and Cultural Resources Managers in better managing
historic properties during the development and subsequent execution of the Area Development Plan (ADP) for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
(PNSY). Coordinated the creation of updated cultural resources constraints maps with an associated Geographic Information System (GIS) map
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package, including all known, newly, and/or recently identified historic properties and areas of archaeological sensitivity. Using GFI from the
Navy, developed a series of 11 detailed archaeological treatment protocols for anticipated and unanticipated archaeological discoveries during
future ground disturbance on PNSY. Authored the methods and results sections for the constraints mapping task and archaeological protocol
development within the technical report.
NAVFAC PNSY Ph3 VAR Studies. NAVFAC Atlantic. Senior Archaeologist. As Senior Archaeologist, prepared a comprehensive cultural
resources assets study and development of archaeological monitoring and discovery protocols to provide the tools needed to assist both
planners and Cultural Resources Managers in better managing historic properties during the development and subsequent execution of the
Area Development Plan (ADP) for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY). Coordinated the creation of updated cultural resources constraints maps
with an associated Geographic Information System (GIS) map package, including all known, newly, and/or recently identified historic properties
and areas of archaeological sensitivity. Using GFI from the Navy, developed a series of 11 detailed archaeological treatment protocols for
anticipated and unanticipated archaeological discoveries during future ground disturbance on PNSY. Authored the methods and results
sections for the constraints mapping task and archaeological protocol development within the technical report.
Center for Abul. Care. University of California Irvine. Senior Archaeologist. Provided support for scheduling of archaeological monitoring.
East Village Green Redevelopment Phase I, San Diego, CA. Civic San Diego. Senior Archaeologist. Responsible for coordinating
archaeological and Native American compliance monitoring for the project located in the neighborhood of East Village in the City of San Diego.
Conducted limited data recoveries on historic archaeological features associated with structures once extant during the late 19th and early 20th
centuries and encountered during the monitoring effort, also contributed to the technical report. Michael Baker provided engineering services to
satisfy historic resources measures for the redevelopment of an urban area into a two -acre community park in the East Village neighborhood.
For the project, Civic San Diego had to comply with mitigation measures contained in the Final Environmental Impact Report Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Downtown Community Plan (FEIR), as well as condition 8 of the Centre City Site Development
Permit. Michael Baker prepared the cultural and paleontological resource identification study to partially satisfy the requirements of the FEIR
and condition 8.
Cold Storage Warehouse Environmental Studies, Lancaster, CA. NorthPoint Development. Senior Archaeologist. Served as Principal
Investigator for the cultural resources technical study completed for the project in compliance with CEQA. The study included the methods and
results of a records search, literature and historic map review, historical society consultation, field survey, and Native American consultation
support to determine if the project had the potential for effects/impacts to historical properties/resources. Prepared DPR 523 series forms for
one historic site and evaluated the site as not significant. Authored the technical report. Michael Baker prepared technical studies in support of
an initial study/mitigated negative declaration developed by the city of Lancaster for the purpose of constructing a cold storage warehouse. The
project site featured a tilt -up concrete warehouse with insulated metal panel elements, totaling approximately 1,227,596 square feet, including
about 40,000 square feet designated for office use. The warehouse was designed to stand approximately 50 feet tall and included ancillary
improvements such as road upgrades, lighting, and utility enhancements.
CSA for Brawley CEQA Studies. Pacific Anchor Holdings, LLC. Senior Archaeologist. Responsible for conducting a Phase I Cultural
Resources Assessment in support of the Brawley Mixed -Use Master Plan Project, including a South Coastal Information Center (SCIC) records
search, literature and historical map review, Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Sacred Lands File search, archaeological field
survey, and buried archaeological site sensitivity analysis to determine if the project area contains historical resources, as defined in California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15064.5(a), that may be impacted by the project. Authored the technical report.
El Caballo Park Master Plan Environmental Review. City of Escondido. Senior Archaeologist. Conducted a Phase I Cultural Resources
Assessment for the proposed El Caballo Park Master Plan project in compliance with CEQA and Section 106. The investigation included a
records search with the SCIC, requested a Sacred Lands File search from the NAHC, a review of historical aerial photographs and maps, a
pedestrian survey of the project area, and an archaeological sensitivity assessment. The field investigations resulted in the identification of two
cultural resources that were identified and evaluated for eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places and the California Register of
Historical Resources. The Asociacion de Charros de Escondido Arena and a series of four rock retaining wall features likely associated with the
Dixon family, who once owned and operated a citrus farm that overlaps the current project area. Recorded the sites on the appropriate DPR
523 series forms. Authored the technical report.
Environmental Consulting Services for Sports Complex Projects at Challenger Elementary School & Districtwide Improvement
Projects. Victor Elementary School District. Senior Archaeologist. As principal investigator for the Phase I Cultural Resource Assessment for
the Challenger School of Sports and Fitness Sports Complex, conducted a South Coastal Information Center (SCIC) records search, a review
of the existing Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Sacred Lands File search, literature and historical map review, directed project
staff in conducting an archaeological field survey, and prepared the archaeological sensitivity analysis in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Prepared the cultural resources technical report.
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QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER
Marc A. Beherec, Ph.D., R.P.A.
Dr. Marc Beherec is an archaeologist who has been
involved in the field of cultural resources management
for nearly twenty years. He has worked throughout the
southwest on projects within federal and state
a regulatory framework, and is experienced in the
identification and analysis of both prehistoric and historic era artifacts. From
2012 to 2017 he was Monitoring Coordinator and Project Archaeologist and
for the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (Metro's) large
Regional Connector and Crenshaw rail projects, overseeing both
archaeological and paleontological monitoring. He has worked with a variety
of local, state, and federal agencies, including the Los Angeles Bureau of
Engineering, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the Federal
Transit Authority, and the Federal Aviation Administration. At the same time,
he has written cultural resources assessments for several clients to satisfy
requirements of both the National Environmental Policy Act and the
California Environmental Quality Act.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Santa Clarita Via Princessa Park Project. City of Santa Clarita. Cultural
Resources Specialist. Responsibilities included conducting the South Central
Coastal Information Center records search for the project. Michael Baker is
preparing an initial study/mitigated negative declaration (IS/MND) for the Proposed
Via Princessa Park Project, which proposes to construct and operate Via
Princessa Park on an approximately 34-acre area of vacant city -owned land. The
park would include athletic fields with sports field lighting, pickleball courts,
playground equipment, and other recreational facilities such as walking paths,
shade structures, picnic areas, public art, and education and monumentation
signage. In addition to recreational improvements, the project will include a
regional stormwater infiltration facility.
Valencia Glen Old Orchard NEPA. City of Santa Clarita. Cultural Resources
Specialist. Responsibilities included conducting the South Central Coastal
Information Center records search for the project.
INTERNATIONAL
Years with Michael Baker
4
Years of Experience
24
Education
Ph.D., Anthropology/Archaeology, University of
California, San Diego
M.A., Anthropology/Archaeology, University of
California, San Diego
B.A., Anthropology, University of Texas at Austin
Licenses/Certifications
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency
Response, California, 2021
OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training, 2023
OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Training,
2013
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Hazardous Waste Worker Supervisor Training,
California, 2013
Certified Project Manager
Registered Professional Archaeologist, California,
2012, 989598
Professional Affiliations
Society for American Archaeology (SAA)
Society for California Archaeology
Shadowbox Studios Project EIR. City of Santa Clarita. Cultural Resources Specialist. Responsible for preparing the cultural resources report
in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Tasks included conducting a South Central Coastal Information Center
records search; conducting a literature review; coordinating and overseeing the archaeological field survey; and preparing a report of findings.
Michael Baker is assisting with the preparation of an environmental impact report (EIR) for the Shadowbox Studios Project in the Newhall
community in Santa Clarita, California. The project proposes to develop a full -service film and television studio campus on a vacant 93.5-acre
site and will consist of approximately 476,000 square feet of sound stages; approximately 571,000 square feet of workshops, warehouses, and
support uses; approximately 210,000 square feet of production and administrative offices; and approximately 37,500 square feet of catering and
other specialty services. Upon completion, the campus will have an overall building area of approximately 1,294,500 square feet.
Blue Cloud Bike Park IS/MND. City of Santa Clarita. Cultural Resources Specialist. Responsibilities included conducting the South Central
Coastal Information Center records search for the project.
West Creek Park Rehabilitation Project. City of Santa Clarita. Cultural Resources Specialist. Responsibilities included conducting the South
Central Coastal Information Center records search for the project. Michael Baker provided environmental services for the preparation of a
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) categorical exclusion (CE) statutory checklist, which demonstrated compliance with federal
environmental laws for a project that proposed to rehabilitate West Creek Park. Specifically, the project will remove approximately 5,200 square
feet of existing play area and construct a new inclusive play area, which would provide recreation opportunities for disabled patrons. As part of
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the NEPA environmental document preparation, Michael Baker prepared a cultural resources identification and evaluation study to address
requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
CSUSM Agr# 8422.California State University, San Marcos. Archaeologist. Responsible for overseeing preparation of the monitoring plan and
archaeological monitoring. Also assisted with Native American consultation and Native American monitoring provided by two tribes in rotation.
1-405 South Multi -Asset Design -Build, Irvine, CA. Caltrans. Cultural Resources Specialist. Responsible for cultural resources monitoring on
the 1-405 project. Tasks include reviewing the existing Archaeological Survey Report; preparing the Environmentally Sensitive Area Plan;
coordinating with the Native American monitor; and overseeing archaeological monitoring. In partnership with the contractor, Michael Baker is
the lead designer for the 1-405 Multi -Asset Design -Build Project, which is the first design -build project for California Department of
Transportation District 12. The project is located within the cities of Irvine and Costa Mesa in Orange County. The project limits extend on 1-405
for approximately 11.2 miles between 1-5 and Harbor Boulevard. The project involves improvements to the pavement on mainline and ramps,
roadside safety, transportation management systems, a new Park and Ride facility at the Bristol Street interchange, and rehabilitation of lighting
and roadside items along the 1-405 corridor.
TO 01 - On -Call Bio & Arch. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Archaeologist. Responsible for preparing a Fieldwork Authorization
(FWA) Request for emergency archaeological monitoring on the Pine Tree Wind Farm. Coordinated with LADWP and Ridgecrest Office and
Statewide Bureau of Land Management (BLM) representatives, sought renewal of the BLM permit, and oversaw creation of maps, and
completed the FWA Request under the aegis of Michael Baker's BLM permit.
Mossdale Landing South Extended Phase I Testing, Lathrop, CA. D.R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Co., Inc. Cultural Resources Specialist.
Responsible for the completion of the archaeological testing. Tasks included review of the existing cultural resources documentation; meeting
with the client and representative of the Yokuts tribe; preparing the archaeological testing plan; identifying, contracting, and coordinating with a
backhoe company and operator; directing a team of archaeologists and backhoe operator in the field; coordinating with Yokuts tribal monitors;
documenting stratigraphy and findings; testing and evaluating a previously -documented resource according to the criteria of the California
Register of Historical Resources; and preparing a report of findings in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Michael Baker
completed extended Phase I (XPI) archaeological testing to identify the presence or absence of buried cultural resources for the Mossdale
Landing South Extended Phase I Testing project. The client considered purchasing and constructing a residential development on an 18-acre
parcel in the city of Lathrop, San Joaquin County, California. A cultural resources due diligence study prepared for this project identified three
prehistoric cultural resources. No resources were identified during the XPI; however, the project's entire parcel was considered sensitive for
buried cultural resources.
Mesa Court Residence Hall Expansion. University of California Irvine. Cultural Resources Specialist. Responsibilities included substituting for
the Principal Investigator when she was unavailable. Tasks included remaining on -call to respond to finds; coordination with construction crews;
and monitoring during Christmas season when on -call monitor was unavailable. Michael Baker assisted the client with the preparation of an
initial study/mitigated negative declaration (IS/MND) for the proposed Mesa Court Residence Hall Expansion Project at the University of
California Irvine (UCI) campus. Key areas of analysis included consideration of grading impacts associated with air quality, greenhouse gas
emissions, and noise, as well as greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption considerations during operations. The California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis included a tiering approach from the long-range development plan environmental impact report.
Biological Pre-construction/Archaeological Trainings/On-call Monitoring Services for the Alta Cuvee Mixed Use Project. WP West
Acquisitions, LLC. Cultural Resources Specialist. Responsibilities included preparing and delivering a brief cultural resources sensitivity training
for project supervisory staff.
UCI Archaeological Monitoring. University of California Irvine. Cultural Resources Specialist. Responsibilities included substituting for the
Principal Investigator when she was unavailable. Tasks included remaining on -call to respond to finds; coordination with construction crews;
and monitoring during Christmas season when on -call monitor was unavailable. Michael Baker provided archaeological and paleontological
resources monitoring during construction pursuant to mitigation measures adopted to assist University of California Irvine (UCI) with the Irvine
Campus Medical Complex Project. Michael Baker brought innovative approaches to address the challenges posed by the significant
archaeological and paleontological discoveries on the active construction site. Michael Baker also prepared a Phase I Cultural Resources
Report for the project. As part of the report, one historic district and one historic landscape were evaluated for inclusion in the California
Register of Historical Resources; both resources were determined ineligible based on lack of association with a significant theme or event,
person, architectural significance, or information potential.
Environmental Consulting Services, Whittier, CA. City of Whittier. Cultural Resources Specialist. Responsible for conducting the South
Central Coastal Information Center records search in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Center for Abul. Care. University of California Irvine. Cultural Resources Specialist. Responsibilities included substituting for the Principal
Investigator when she was unavailable. Tasks included remaining on -call to respond to finds; coordination with construction crews; and
monitoring during Christmas season when on -call monitor was unavailable.
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Environmental Consulting, University of California, Irvine. University of California Irvine. Cultural Resources Specialist. Responsibilities
included substituting for the Principal Investigator when she was unavailable. Tasks included remaining on -call to respond to finds; coordination
with construction crews; and monitoring during Christmas season when on -call monitor was unavailable. Michael Baker is supporting the client
by conducting construction monitoring services. During construction monitoring, important fossil discoveries were made, and Michael Baker is
helping to ensure data collection for these discoveries is handled safely and efficiently. This requires continuous coordination with tribes, the
University of California (UCI), and the construction contractor.
CAC CRMTP. University of California Irvine. Cultural Resources Specialist. Responsible to provide internal peer review and quality control for
the Cultural Resources Monitoring and Treatment Plan.
East Village Green Redevelopment Phase I, San Diego, CA. Civic San Diego. Cultural Resources Specialist. Responsibilities included
attending pre -construction meetings, giving supervisory staff a brief cultural resources awareness training, and serving as alternate Principal
Investigator in the event the project PI was unavailable. Michael Baker provided engineering services to satisfy historic resources measures for
the redevelopment of an urban area into a two -acre community park in the East Village neighborhood. For the project, Civic San Diego had to
comply with mitigation measures contained in the Final Environmental Impact Report Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the
Downtown Community Plan (FEIR), as well as condition 8 of the Centre City Site Development Permit. Michael Baker prepared the cultural and
paleontological resource identification study to partially satisfy the requirements of the FOR and condition 8.
Altamira Canyon Creek Restoration Project and Point View Property Addenda, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Cultural Resources Specialist. Responsibilities included providing guidance for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and
Assembly Bill 52. Michael Baker is preparing an initial study/mitigated negative declaration (IS/MND) for the Altamira Canyon Creek Restoration
Project in the city of Rancho Palos Verdes, California. A property owner along the creek installed gabions without proper permits from regulatory
agencies and received a notice of violation for failure to obtain a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. The purpose of this project is to make
corrections in response to the notice of violation. Michael Baker is also preparing two addenda for proposed revisions to prior approvals and
entitlements granted for improvements on the Point View property in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
Chick-fil-A Environmental Checklist Preparation, Santa Barbara County, CA. Chick-fil-A, Inc. Cultural Resources Specialist. Responsible
for the completion of the cultural resources report. Tasks included conducting an Information Center records search; coordinating the field
survey; conducting a literature review and buried site sensitivity analysis; preparing interested parties consultation letters for review and sending
by the lead agency; and preparing the report of findings. Michael Baker assisted with the preparation of the California Environmental Quality Act
Section 15183 environmental checklist for the Chick-fil-A 101 and Turnpike project in Santa Barbara County. The proposed project involved the
demolition of the on -site IHOP restaurant and the construction of a new one-story 2,627-gross-square-foot Chick-fil-A restaurant with a two-lane
drive -through.
City of Fullerton PSA for CEQA work. City of Fullerton. Cultural Resources Specialist. Responsible for preparing the cultural resources study
and finding of no historic properties affected in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Tasks included
conducting a records search at the South Central Coastal Information Center; conducting a literature review; overseeing the field survey; and
preparing the report of findings.
City of Newport Beach_C-8846-1.City of Newport Beach. Cultural Resources Specialist. Responsible for the completion of the cultural
resources and paleontological resources reports. Tasks included coordinating with the lead agency; conducting an Information Center records
search; coordinating the field survey; conducting a literature review and buried site sensitivity analysis; preparing interested parties consultation
letters for review and sending by the lead agency; providing tribal consultation guidance; and preparing the report of findings in compliance with
both the California Environmental Quality Act and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Tasks also included coordinating with
the principal paleontologist.
Cold Storage Warehouse Environmental Studies, Lancaster, CA. NorthPoint Development. Cultural Resources Specialist. Responsibilities
included preparing a peer review of the cultural resources report for the project and conducting a paleontological sensitivity analysis. Findings
were reported in a memorandum. Michael Baker prepared technical studies in support of an initial study/mitigated negative declaration
developed by the city of Lancaster for the purpose of constructing a cold storage warehouse. The project site featured a tilt -up concrete
warehouse with insulated metal panel elements, totaling approximately 1,227,596 square feet, including about 40,000 square feet designated
for office use. The warehouse was designed to stand approximately 50 feet tall and included ancillary improvements such as road upgrades,
lighting, and utility enhancements.
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SENIOR PALEONTOLOGIST
Peter A. Kloess
Dr. Kloess is an experienced and celebrated
paleontologist, paleontology instructor, and author. As
recipient of many grants and fellowships to support his
paleontological research, he is often invited to lecture at
educational institutions and paleontology seminars, and
to consult with the media. He has mentored dozens and taught hundreds of
students over his career. His publications include earliest fossils of giant -
sized bony -toothed birds (Aves: Pelagornithidae) from the Eocene of
Seymour Island, Antarctica and a specimen -based approach to
reconstructing the late Neogene seabird communities of California. His
research with the giant bony -toothed birds of Antarctica was the topic of a
Science Friday interview and can be heard online here:
https.11www.sciencefriday.com/segments/fossil-bird-teeth/. Dr. Kloess has
over 20 years of experience conducting field monitoring, excavation, and
laboratory research on projects across the western United States,
predominantly in California. He has consulting experience with a range of
projects, including construction, transportation, utility, transmission,
monitoring, and surveys, as well as experience recovering a diversity of
fossils from project sites, such as marine invertebrates, microfossils, plants,
small mammals and birds, large marine and terrestrial mammals, and
dinosaurs. Additionally, Dr. Kloess has extensive experience in
paleontological museum collections and lab settings. He has worked on and
co -led scientific excavations of large mammals and dinosaurs in California,
I N T ERN AT 1 0 N AL
Years with Michael Baker
3
Years of Experience
23
Education
Ph.D., Biology, University of California, Berkeley
M.S., Geological Sciences, California State
University at Fullerton
B.S., Earth Sciences, Montana State University -
Bozeman
Licenses/Certifications
Professional Affiliations
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
(AAPG)
Geological Society of America (GSA)
Paleontological Society
Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology
(SICB)
Utah, New Mexico, and Montana. Dr. Kloess has served as a lab preparator
and assistant curator for paleontology museums in California and Montana where his duties included manual preparation of
specimens, casting, jacketing, public outreach, cataloging, and curation. In addition to extensive field and curation work, Dr. Kloess
has researched, written, and published articles for paleontology publications. Several of his research projects have relied on
paleontology and modern comparative collections housed in institutions across California, spanning geologic time from the
Cretaceous Period to present. He meets the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Standards for Qualified Professional Paleontologist.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Via Princessa Park IS/MND. City of Santa Clarita. Senior Paleontologist. Prepared a stand-alone paleontological report for the Via Princessa
Park Project, to comply with federal and state laws and guidelines. The City of Santa Clarita was the lead state agency, and the United States
Army Corps of Engineers was the lead federal agency, to issue a permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Tasks included identification
of the project Area of Potential Effects; review of engineering documents and plans; review of a Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
paleontological records search, searches of additional museum collections accessible online, review of geologic maps and literature,
paleontological sensitivity analysis, and preparation of the report. Village Santa Ana, Santa Ana, California. Hines. Senior Paleontologist.
Worked with the Senior Archaeologist and other staff to prepare the paleontological resources section of a cultural resources memorandum in
order to comply with the CEQA, for which the City of Santa Ana was lead agency. The project involved the demolition of an existing shopping
center and construction of a new mixed -use development. Tasks included reviewing a Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
paleontological records search, searches of additional museum collections accessible online, review of geologic maps and literature,
paleontological sensitivity analysis, and contributing to the memorandum.
Santa Clarita Via Princessa Park Project. City of Santa Clarita. Senior Paleontologist. Responsible for contributing to the paleontological
resources studies in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Michael Baker is preparing an initial study/mitigated
negative declaration (IS/MND) for the Proposed Via Princessa Park Project, which proposes to construct and operate Via Princessa Park on an
approximately 34-acre area of vacant city -owned land. The park would include athletic fields with sports field lighting, pickleball courts,
playground equipment, and other recreational facilities such as walking paths, shade structures, picnic areas, public art, and education and
monumentation signage. In addition to recreational improvements, the project will include a regional stormwater infiltration facility.
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Rexhall IS/MND. City of Santa Clarita. Senior Paleontologist. Contributed to the cultural and paleontological resources technical study prepared
in support of the project. The study included the methods and results of a records search, literature and map review, archaeological field survey,
historical society consultation, and archaeological sensitivity assessment. Findings and recommendations were provided. Additionally, Natural
History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) paleontological records and other online and published databases was completed to assess
the paleontological sensitivity of the project area. The study was completed in compliance with CEQA. No historical or paleontological resources
were identified within the project area.
KP Riverside Hospital Mitigation Monitoring. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals. Senior Paleontologist. Authored the paleontological monitoring
plan and provided on -call support during ground disturbing activities. Michael Baker provided mitigation monitoring for the Kaiser Moreno Valley
Medical Center Project. As part of the project, Michael Baker provided biological monitoring, noise monitoring, cultural resource monitoring, and
paleontological monitoring during construction. Michael Baker also conducted sensitivity training with construction personnel in coordination with
local Native American tribes.
Cypress Village Mixed Use Project EIR, Covina, CA. City of Covina. Senior Paleontologist. Contributed to the cultural and paleontological
resources technical study. The report summarized the methods and results of a SCCIC records search, literature review, map review,
archaeological sensitivity assessment, and paleontological resources sensitivity assessment. The memo provided mitigation measures for the
late discovery of archaeological resources and paleontological monitoring due to the high sensitivity for paleontological resources within the
project area. Michael Baker provided services for the development of 14,000 square feet of retail and fast-food service business on 2.9 acres
and 61 for -sale, detached single family homes on 5 acres. The project included all onsite infrastructure, off -site infrastructure connections,
landscaping, lighting, and recreation area improvements. The project required city approvals of general plan and zoning amendments.
Orinda Gateway, Contra Costa County, CA. Brookside Land Company, LLC. Responsible for paleontological resource compliance monitoring
of major grading activity over three years in three highly sensitive geologic units within a 900-acre housing development. Tasks included
interfacing with client and grading crew on a daily basis and completing daily summaries of paleontological monitoring activities. Sensitive fossil
resources found included gomphothere skeletal material and bivalve shells.
PG&E Line 109 Burlingame ECDA, Santa Clara County, CA. Pacific Gas & Electric Company. Conducted the paleontological survey for
pipeline inspection and repair in western Santa Clara County to comply with the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act and California
Environmental Quality Act.
Brisco Road/ Halcyon Road/ Highway 101 Improvements, San Luis Obispo County, CA. Wood Rogers. Conducted the paleontological
survey for road improvements and repair in southern San Luis Obispo County to comply with the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act
and California Environmental Quality Act.
Genesis Solar Energy Project, Riverside County, CA. Genesis Solar, LLC. Paleontological resource compliance monitoring for construction
of 1,920-acre solar field on federal lands and managed data collection and organization. Tasks included interfacing with client and completing
daily summaries of paleontological monitoring activities.
Knoll Hill, Los Angeles County, CA. Port of Los Angeles and Camp, Dresser, & McKee, Inc. Observed and evaluated field conditions for fossil
and related findings in sensitive geologic units within a community development project. Tasks included collection of fossils and geologic data in
the field to aid in research; laboratory preparation and fossil identification to assist in curation; interfacing with grading crew and completion of
daily summaries of paleontological monitoring activities. Fossil resources found included macro- and micro -vertebrate materials, such as horse
and frog, and invertebrate shells, such as bivalves and gastropods.
ON Line Transmission Line Project, White Pine, Nye, Lincoln, and Clark Counties, NV. HDR, Inc. As paleontology crew chief, led
paleontological monitoring efforts for installation of a 250-mile-long energy transmission project across multiple counties of eastern Nevada.
Daily tasks included coordinating the deployment of multiple paleontological monitors; managing data collection and organization; completing
daily summaries of paleontological monitoring activities.
Bison Pipeline Project, multiple counties, Wyoming, Montana, and North Dakota. AECOM. Paleontological resource compliance
monitoring of trenching and grading activities in multiple counties across Wyoming, Montana, and North Dakota for a 300-mile-long pipeline
project. Tasks included database entry; completion of daily summaries of paleontological monitoring activities; coordination with other
paleontology monitors. Fossil resources found included plants (petrified wood and trunks), invertebrate, macro- and micro -vertebrate material.
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La Serena and Calle Roundabouts, Riverside County, CA. Riverside County Transportation Department. Senior Paleontologist. Contributed
to the cultural and paleontological resources technical study for the Rancho California Road Roundabouts at La Serena Way and Calle
Contento project. The study included an Eastern Information Center (EIC) records search; a literature, aerial photograph, and historical map
review; local interested party consultation; Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) sacred lands file search; archaeological and
paleontological field survey; archaeological sensitivity assessment; and California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR) evaluation of one
resource, to determine whether the project could result in adverse effects to historical resources in accordance with CEQA. Additionally, the
study summarized the geologic background, paleontological resources literature review, and sensitivity assessment of the project area. On
historic period archaeological site was identified and evaluated as ineligible for inclusion in the CRHR. No historical or paleontological resources
were identified within the project area. Michael Baker is preparing biological resource assessments and jurisdictional delineation. The proposed
project is recommending the construction of roundabouts at the Rancho California Road intersections at La Serena Way and Calle Contento in
Riverside County, California.
Records Search and CEQA Compliance, Oceanside, CA. Toll Brothers. Senior Paleontologist. Contributed to the cultural and paleontological
resources technical study completed for the Oceanside Transit Center Redevelopment Project Tremont Site and Mission Site. Michael Baker
completed a South Coastal Information Center records search, literature and historical map review, Oceanside Historical Society consultation,
built environment survey, California Register of Historical Resources evaluation, and buried archaeological site sensitivity analysis of a property
in Oceanside, California, to determine if the project area contained historical resources as defined in California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines Section 15064.5(a) that may be impacted by the project. Michael Baker requested a paleontological records search from the
San Diego Natural History Museum and completed and published an online database review that identified paleontological locations and
sensitivity within the project area. The project was subject to CEQA review; the city of Oceanside was the lead agency. No historical,
archaeological, or paleontological resources were identified. Findings were incorporated into the project's environmental document.
Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Project Supplemental EIR, Santa Ana, CA. South Coast Plaza. Senior Paleontologist. Contributed to the
cultural and paleontological resources technical study completed for the project. Michael Baker performed a supplemental study for an
environmental impact report (EIR) being prepared for the Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Project. The study included the methods and results
of a records search, literature and historic map review, historical society consultation, field survey, and California Register of Historical
Resources evaluation of the South Coast Plaza Village in Santa Ana to determine if the proposed project would impact historical resources as
defined by California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15064.5(a). Additionally, the study summarized the geologic background,
paleontological resources literature review, and sensitivity assessment of the project area. Findings of the study were incorporated into the
environmental document completed for the project.
Mesa Court Residence Hall Expansion, Irvine, CA. University of California Irvine. Senior Paleontologist. Contributed to the cultural and
paleontological resources technical study prepared in support of the Mesa Court Housing Community Project. Completed a South Central
Coastal Information Center (SCCIC) records search; literature review, historical map, and aerial photo review; local historical group
consultation; an archaeological field survey; and a buried site sensitivity analysis to determine whether the project could result in a significant
adverse change to historical resources in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Additionally, a search of the
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) paleontological records and other online and published databases was completed
to assess the paleontological sensitivity of the project area. Findings of the study were incorporated into the environmental document completed
for the project. No historical, archaeological, or paleontological resources were identified. Michael Baker assisted the client with the preparation
of an initial study/mitigated negative declaration (IS/MND) for the proposed Mesa Court Residence Hall Expansion Project at the University of
California Irvine (UCI) campus. Key areas of analysis included consideration of grading impacts associated with air quality, greenhouse gas
emissions, and noise, as well as greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption considerations during operations. The California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis included a tiering approach from the long-range development plan environmental impact report.
Mission Valley Shopping Center, Jurupa Valley, CA. Nine Oak Investments. Senior Paleontologist. Contributed to the study. Michael Baker
conducted a cultural and paleontological resources study for the development of the Mission Valley Shopping Center Project, which included
the construction of a 78,325-square-foot shopping center with a grocery store, restaurants, fitness center, and a car wash on an approximately
8.3-acre site encompassing assessor's parcel numbers 182-031-001, 182-031-002, and 182-022-022 located at 6322-6328 Mission Boulevard
in the city of Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, California. The project was subject to compliance to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), and the city was the lead agency under CEQA.
L.A. Lucky and Kim Anh Family Investments Project, El Monte, CA. L.A. Lucky Import Export, Inc. Senior Paleontologist. Contributed to the
cultural and paleontological resources technical study in support of the 4097 Temple City Boulevard Warehouse Facility Project. Michael Baker
prepared a California Environmental Quality Act Notice of Exemption and supporting technical documentation for a Class 32 Exemption for the
development of a new warehouse facility on property located within the cities of El Monte and Rosemead. The project proposed construction
and operation of a 100,320-square-foot warehouse facility, including 18,973 square feet of freezer storage, 10,115 square feet of office space,
and a service yard with 12 loading docks. Technical studies included air quality, greenhouse gases, a health risk assessment, cultural,
paleontological, and historic resources evaluation, noise and vibration analysis, and transportation assessment.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST - PALEONTOLOGIST
Tara A. Kloess
Ms. Kloess is a professional paleontologist with over 10
years of experience in environmental consulting with a
specialization in paleontological mitigation, safety
supervision, staff management, and project coordination.
Her experience includes public/private sector consultation, project
management, scheduling, production of deliverables, field monitoring,
survey, fossil retrieval, and archival research on projects throughout
northern central and southern California. Her field experience includes over
10 years of monitoring alongside heavy machinery, trenching, auguring,
tunneling, and drilling rigs as well as rough terrain survey and use of survey
programs and tools.
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Years of Experience
10
Education
B.A., Earth Science/Geology, California State
University at Fullerton
A.A., Earth Science, Mt. San Antonio College
Ms. Kloess has worked on paleontological projects in numerous counties in
California, Colorado and Wyoming, and has conducted extensive paleontological research and excavations on fossil retrieval
projects on the California Channel Islands, Wyoming Badlands and Berkeley Hills. She has experience with fossil specimens ranging
from marine invertebrates, fish, and mammals, to Eocene -aged extinct mammals, Ice -aged California megafauna, birds and plants.
She also has extensive experience in paleontological museum collections and laboratory settings including at the John D. Cooper
Center as a volunteer fossil preparator, and in the paleontology prep lab at the UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology, where she
conducted fossil salvage, preparation, preservation, casting, jacketing, interpretation, and outreach. She has worked on a variety of
project deliverables such as monitoring reports, DPRs, pre -field analysis reports, WEAP trainings, proposals and project safety
documents. Her tasks have also included field safety management and reporting, staff hiring and training, tribal outreach, and
communication with clients.
She has a strong background in the geologic fields of stratigraphy and sedimentology and has worked in many significant fossil -
bearing formations in California throughout her schooling and career, giving her a strong knowledge base for local California geology
and fossils.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Monroe Interchange Engineering and Planning Services, Indio, California. Riverside County Transportation Department. Paleontologist.
Responsible for writing updates to Paleontology Master Plan document and research for paleontology sensitivity, geologic history, and related
regulations. Tasks included researching geologic and paleontological relevant reports, maps, and research papers, paleontological records
searches on online databases, writing sections of the report and general editing. Michael Baker provided engineering and planning services for
the Monroe Street interchange, which is located on Interstate 10 (1-10) between Jefferson Street and Jackson Street within the city of Indio,
California. The project scope includes the completion of the project approval/environmental document (PA/ED) phase for the proposed
reconstruction project. Michael Baker is providing services including approval of an environmental document, obtaining pertinent construction
permits, preparing a project report with documents for all preliminary design engineering work performed in support of the environmental
document, right-of-way engineering and utility coordination, and preparing all required design plans and cost estimates for the plans,
specifications, and estimates phase.
On Call Environmental and Planning Consulting Services 2-yr term. City of Menifee. Paleontologist. Responsible for writing updates to
Paleontology Resource Monitoring Plan (PRIMP) document and research for paleontology sensitivity, geologic history and applicable federal
and state laws to the project. Tasks included reviewing a Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County paleontological records search,
searches of additional museum collections accessible online, review of geologic maps and literature, paleontological sensitivity analysis, and
preparation of the PRIMP before senior review.
UCI LRDP 2024 Update Project. University of California Irvine. Paleontologist. Responsible for developing a Paleontological Resources
Technical Report following state and local laws and regulation regarding mitigation compliance of fossil materials on public lands required by
CEQA and Public Resource Codes. Tasks included reviewing a Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County paleontological records search,
searches of additional museum collections accessible online, review of geologic maps and literature, paleontological sensitivity analysis, and
preparation of the report.
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Non -Michael Baker Project Experience
Chronicle Heritage
Speedway Commerce Center, Fontana, CA.Field Lead and Construction Monitor. Responsible for the monitoring of grading and ground
disturbance activities on site. Additionally, acted as a liasion between tribal monitors on site and the lead archaeologist if needed. 2022-2023
Google YouTube Paleontology Monitoring Project, Milpetas, CA.Elis Partners/Google, Inc. Responsible for conducting Water Evaluation
and Planning (WEAP) training for onsite staff, paleontological monitoring, and was the lead paleontologist during the first two phases of
excavation. Additionally, communicated with the client for updates to the schedule and updated needs as well as hiring staff to cover future
monitoring phases. 2021-2022.
NVTA Vine Trail Project, Calistoga, CA. Napa Valley Transit Authority. Responsible for WEAP training prior to ground disturbance, as well as,
archaeological monitoring. Additionally, managed communications with the client and assigned archaeologists for the monitoring phases. 2022.
Sobrante Water Treatment Plant, El Sobrante, CA. Responsible for conducting a pedestrian survey of the water treatment plant and offiste
pumping building to determine if paleo sensitive sediments were present at the surface. 2021.
Mathilda Avenue Project, Sunnyvale, CA. Level 10 Construction. Lead Paleontologist. Responsible for contacting contractors about
scheduling, conducting WEAP training for excavation crews, and monitoring all relevant excavation activities. Additionally, monitored machinery
including bulldozers, excavators, scrapers, cranes with auguring attachment, and drills. Required to work within COVID-19 safety guidelines,
trench safety, in -progress building regulations, and crane proximity guidelines. 2020-2021.
Mary Avenue Project, Sunnyvale, CA. Level 10 Construction/Google, Inc. Responsible for conducting paleontological monitoring during
grading excavation of a 45-foot deep garage installation. Additionally, monitored machinery including bulldozers, scrapers, and cranes with
auguring attachments. Collected large mammal fossil material safely from the site and cataloged them. Monitored activities including excavating
and using sediment removal tools to look for fossils, take site photos, collect specimens, and consulting construction team for future work
coordination. 2020.
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VTA 101185 Caltrans Project, San Jose California. Caltrans. Responsible for paleontology monitoring during highway construction that
included drilling and excavating activities. These responsibilities included monitoring during excavations down to 30 feet below the surface,
collecting sediment samples, and taking photos of the site. 2018-2019.
BioMaAs
Newell Creek Dam Project, Ben Lomond, CA. Santa Cruz County. Paleontological Monitor. Responsible for monitoring tunnel drilling
activities including spot checking sediment, collecting fossil material, wet screening for micro fossils, fossil identification, and prepping collected
fossil material. 2021.
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WATER QUALITY SPECIALIST
Erica M. Kawata, P.E.. CCM, QSD/QSP
Ms. Kawata has over eight years of industry experience
with one year in construction management and seven
years in civil land development. Starting her career in
the San Francisco Bay Area, she worked on a wide
arrangement of projects including black-ops projects,
high -density residential, mixed -use commercial,
corporate campuses, and big box industrial predominantly. One particular
example was leading and managing a 60-acre mixed -use, corporate campus
development for the Irvine Company, located in Sunnyvale, California. In
2019, Ms. Kawata relocated and spear -headed the opening of a new office for
her previous employer in Irvine, California. She has been supporting project
design and management in Orange County since. This includes due
diligence reporting, planning, demolition, rough/mass grading, utility design,
construction and post -construction stormwater management designs. Along
with these services, she has led and trained upwards of 50 people on
changes captured by the new release of the 2022 Construction General
Permit (CGP) and the ramifications that has for developers and project sites
nationally, but especially within California.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Lennar Corporation. Project Manager. Multiple task orders, e.g., Canyon View,
Midway Anaheim, The Pines, Lennar Carson Avalon, Lennar Emerald Ridge,
Lennar Etiwanda Heights, Lennar Parkside, Lennar Rancho Descanso, Lennar
Rialto -Renaissance NOI, Lennar San Jacinto 181, Lennar Silverwood, Lennar
Skyborne Village III, Lennar Vernola Ranch, Lennar Vitality at Miralon.
Quarterra Multifamily Communities, LLC. Project Manager. Various task orders.
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1
Years of Experience
9
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering, California State Polytechnic
University, San Luis Obispo
Licenses/Certifications
Professional Engineer - Civil, California, 2021, 92986
Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD), California, 2021,
27937
Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP), California,
2021,27937
Professional Affiliations
Urban Land Institute (ULI)
The District at South Bay Specific Plan, Carson, CA. City of Carson. Michael Baker is performing design and engineering services as the
Civil Engineer of Record for the District at South Bay Specific Plan development. This 157-acre brownfield redevelopment project is being
constructed on a former landfill site known as the Cal Compact Landfill and is subject to the oversight of the California Department of Toxic
Substances Control. The mixed -use development may include 1.83 million square feet of commercial, retail, and entertainment space, 350 hotel
rooms, and up to 1,550 residential units. The initial phase of the project consists of construction site work, infrastructure improvements, and the
implementation of structural foundation systems for future vertical development. Michael Baker provided designs and prepared site civil
engineering construction documents for the development.
Torrance Ph 3.T.1. Commerce Center, LLC. N/A.
Torrance Phs 3 ATP. T.I. Commerce Center, LLC.
Non -Michael Baker Project Experience
Moffet Field Business Park, Sunnyvale, CA. Google. Project Engineer. The phase worked on included three corporate offices and a parking
structure associated with the Moffett Park Specific Plan located at the junction of the 237 & 101, adjacent to Moffett Field Airport.
Pathline Park, Benecia Avenue, W. Maude Avenue, N Mary Ave, Almanor Avenue, Palomar Avenue & Del Rey Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA.
Irvine Company. Project Manager & Civil Team Lead. The Pathline Park project is a five -phase, tech industry commercial development in the
heart of Silicon Valley comprising 1.3 million square feet of office space divided between 12 business buildings, 3 amenity buildings, 4 parking
structures and - 250 heritage trees across 59 acres.
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1951 Harbor Bay Parkway,1951 Harbor Bay Parkway, Alameda, CA. Exelixis, Inc. Project Manager & Lead Civil Designer. Included the
planning, design, and execution of a ground -up development designed to accommodate the expansion of Exelixis within the Harbor Bay
Business Park with an integrated business park. This project consisted of a 220,000 square foot building with four floors and a 55,000 square
foot floor plate oriented along Harbor Bay Parkway. It included parking lot upgrades and modifications to include a more sustainable and transit -
oriented design.
Irwindale Brew Yard,15801 W 1st St, Irwindale, CA. Yellow Iron Real Estate. Project Manager. The Irwindale Brew Yard project is analyzing
a 236-acre site consisting of an existing brewery, two depleted quarry pits (one is 123 ft deep, the other is 248 ft deep), and an undeveloped
storage lot as a future industrial campus consisting of five new industrial buildings and a semi -truck accessible round -a -bout. Site constraints
include numerous existing railway systems in and around the site, the 1-210 immediately north, large stormwater run-on and diversion plans,
and significant traffic impact triggering roadway modifications.
Circle K West Coast Program Development, Regional Projects California and Arizona. Circle K. Program Manager. Performed site due
diligence, planning and design compliant with corporate standards. Tracked and managed 20 projects (and growing) simultaneously throughout
the region. These project sites could include a variety of configurations for the commercial store, optional food or car wash drive -through, and
gas pump configurations. Sites included subgrade fuel tanks and above -grade transformers. The desires of the client's program directors was
continually evolving, so communication and foresight were key.
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WATER QUALITY TECHNICIAN
Michael Moore, E.I.T.
Mr. Moore is an engineer with a strong background in
rocks, soils, geomorphology, and especially groundwater
hydraulics. He has conducted research as a part of his
master's program on the treatment of pharmaceuticals in
municipal water through engineered soil aquifer treatment.
Mr. Moore is well suited for field work and has spent many hours outside as
part of field work in geology, geomorphology, and soil ecology. He also has
extensive experience with sampling and lab work, particularly from thesis
research but also recently bolstered by stormwater sampling work
conducted with Michael Baker. He has experience with AutoCAD, C3D, and
geographic information systems (GIS); his experience includes areas such
as municipal water systems, regional hydrology, facilities monitoring plans,
earthwork specifications, groundwater, and land subsidence modeling.
Mr. Moore has a strong background in technical writing from the more
qualitative geology reports and from extensive thesis work and final reports.
His strong language skills are evident in his experience with Portuguese and
several linguistics courses.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
INTERNATIONAL
Years with Michael Baker
3
Years of Experience
4
Education
M.S., Civil Engineering/Environmental Water
Resources, California State Polytechnic University,
San Luis Obispo
B.S., Earth Science/Geology, University of California,
Santa Barbara
Licenses/Certifications
Engineer -In -Training, California, 2022, 176106
Professional Affiliations
43AO428 TO-09_Statewide Trash. Caltrans. Civil Associate. Supported all phases of project execution including scoping, site selection, field
procedure development, and coordination with Caltrans HQ and district maintenance. Conducted extensive field work across 70 sites statewide.
Developed and maintained master database for field measurements and file sharing protocols. Coordinated and trained sub -consultants.
Assisted with scoping and budgeting for amendments. Led data analysis using RStudio, including code development, visualization,
interpretation, and technical writing.
43AO428 TO-10 Vegetation Data Collection, Sacramento, CA. Caltrans. Civil Associate. Responsible for verifying multiple extensive highway
segments using geographic information systems (GIS) and Google Earth to verify drainage patterns and existence of vegetated inlets to qualify
for state trash reduction credit. Michael Baker conducted site visits to sites previously studied under TO-14 to measure trash volumes and
document the status of vegetation. Services included compiling rainfall and maintenance data associated with the vegetation pilot study
locations. The purpose of this task order was to develop criteria so that vegetation could be successfully claimed as a system, such as slope,
vegetated cover, and regular maintenance efforts, to reclassify a medium trash generation area as a low trash generation area.
Lennar Emerald Ridge. Lennar Corporation. Civil Associate. Supported Construction General Permit (CGP) inspections by conducting site
evaluations to ensure compliance with stormwater management and environmental regulations.
Ontario Master Plan Drainage, Ontario, CA. City of Ontario. Civil Associate. Responsible for reviewing past as -built documents from the client
to assess what data still needed to verify and plan future city stormwater projects. Michael Baker is providing professional services to update the
city of Ontario's drainage master plan. The project scope includes updating data inventory for the storm drain geographic information system
(GIS), updating hydrology and hydraulics based on the 2050 General Land Use Plan, performing a capacity study to determine where storm
drains are deficient or where new storm drains should be installed to reduce flooding, and developing a prioritization procedure to rank and
incorporate improvement projects into the city's capital improvement plan.
Stormwater Facilities Implementation Plan (SWFIP), Carson, CA. City of Carson. Civil Associate. Responsible for reviewing provided as-
builts by the city and beginning to categorize objects and features for the city map in a geographic information system (GIS). Michael Baker is
providing a holistic view of stormwater management in the city of Carson through development of the Stormwater Facilities Implementation Plan
(SWFIP) by working with internal and external stakeholders through community outreach and engagement. The goal is to inform strategic
stormwater capital planning, maintenance, operations, and program management in the city. The plan will consolidate municipal stormwater
quality compliance; targeted drainage and flood improvements; operations, maintenance, and nonstructural program management; private
industries and institutions partnerships; and financial strategy, such as government grants, regional programs and partnerships, city funds if
required, general funds, and the Safe, Clean Water Program (SCWP), into one guiding program. Michael Baker will identify potential project
locations on public and private land, develop a prioritization approach in conjunction with city staff, and produce prioritized implementation
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scenarios. The top 15 projects will have detailed concepts developed. Three of those top projects will be moved forward and feasibility studies
that meet the standards of the SCWP will be completed and submitted for infrastructure funding. Delivery of the SWFIP will be through a
dynamic web -based dashboard and mapping tool to manage implementation of the SWFIP by tracking progress toward compliance and
available funding that is accessible to the city and stakeholders.
MSA 3-years as needed. Santa Barbara County. Civil Associate. Responsible for conducting primary research for technical memo on gravel
imperviousness for the county of Santa Barbara. Also wrote first drafts of most sections of the report, along with additional editing of revised
versions. Conducted research covering diverse city, county, and state stormwater permit requirements, academic research on gravel or
compacted soil permeability, and gravel roadway use.
43AO428 T004 - D4 2022 OVTAs. Caltrans. Civil Associate. Responsible for QA/QC of completed field maps in a geographic information
system (GIS).
43AO428 T007 - LOS/OVTA. Caltrans. Civil Associate. Responsible for assisting with route planning and generation of map books for S2S
subs conducting OVTAs in the San Francisco Bay Area.
CWA N031 - Facility Stormwater. Southern California Edison Company. Civil Associate. Responsible for providing redline edits of various
SCE substation and facility plan drawings and for creating one site plan from aerial images and topography provided by the client.
Newport Bay Watershed Microbial Source Investigation Assistance in bacteria TMDLs and microbial source tracking. Orange County
Public Works. Civil Associate. Responsible for weekly stormwater sampling in Newport Beach, generally consisting of lifting manholes, lowering
a sampling apparatus, taking field measurements of the water and drain, and then delivering the samples to an external lab in a timely fashion.
Non -Michael Baker Project Experience
Largely worked on instrumentation and monitoring of Tailings Dams and other massive earthwork structures.
Also worked with hydrogeologic models, inundation mapping, and storm recurrence intervals.
Primarily worked with clients in Brazil such as Kinross on projects in gold mines and other precious metals, especially the Paracatu mine in
Minas Gerais.
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WATER QUALITY MONITOR
Vanessa Thulsiraj, Ph.D., E.I.T.
Dr. Thulsiraj has experience in water quality monitoring
and assessment, microbial source tracking, and
development and optimization of rapid methods for
measuring fecal indicator bacteria. She has helped
j spearhead microbial source tracking studies in
Southern California watersheds including the Topanga Creek Watershed,
Ventura Keys and Harbor, Santa Monica Canyon Watershed, Malibu Lagoon,
and internationally in Tijuana and Ensenada watersheds in Baja California,
Mexico. Her work is focused on assisting watershed managers and
municipalities to identify major sources (human and non -human) of fecal
indicator bacteria that may contribute to exceedances of water quality
standards.
Dr. Thulsiraj has worked on two state funded projects led by the Southern
California Coastal Water Research Project that examined new source
INTERNATIONAL
Years with Michael Baker
6
Years of Experience
18
Education
Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of California, Los
Angeles
M.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Los
Angeles
B.S., Environmental Engineering, University of
California, Irvine
tracking tools and investigated the importance of aging fecal matter in the I Licenses/Certifications
environment. These projects, referred to as the Source Identification Engineer -In -Training, California, 2007, 129704
Protocol Project and the Aging Study, evaluated and identified the best
performing molecular markers for conducting source identification studies. In the Aging Study, Dr. Thulsiraj investigated the decay of
indicator bacteria and pathogens in sediment as well as the overlying water column through a serious of microcosm experiments.
This work will better inform current water quality models by providing decay values in sediment for indicator bacteria, molecular
markers, and pathogens in fresh and marine water environments. Dr. Thulsiraj is also dedicated to developing alternative methods for
measuring water quality to better protect human health through her work in immunomagnetic separation/ATP quantification which
allows rapid measurement of enterococcus in recreational waters in just one hour, and optimization of propidium monoazide (PMA)
for quantification of live and dead DNA with molecular source tracking markers.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Upper Santa Clara River Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP). City of Santa Clarita. Dr. Thulsiraj supported data analysis
and reporting of stormwater outfall monitoring, receiving water monitoring, and TMDL compliance monitoring. She assisted in the Annual Report
development by providing detailed analysis of current trends in water quality for E. coli, chloride and nitrogen compounds (nitrate-N, nitrite-N,
and total ammonia-N). Developed a Special Study to address continued exceedances of E. coli and chloride in dry weather monitoring. The
proposed special study included selecting and prioritizing monitoring locations, monitoring activities, data analysis, and reporting of new
findings.
SLR-115 WET WEATHER HF183 MONITORING. Kinnetic Laboratories Inc. Environmental Planner. Assisted with reviewing and finalizing a
draft version of a wet weather Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP). Reviewed and provided details for proposed sampling sites, sampling
procedures, SOPs to ensure a successful field monitoring sampling campaign.
Newport Bay Watershed Microbial Source Investigation Assistance in bacteria TMDLs and microbial source tracking. Orange County
Public Works. Environmental Planner. Assisted with the implementation of a microbial source investigation within the Newport Bay Watershed.
Assistance includes overseeing storm drain monitoring efforts, data compilation of fecal indicator bacteria and molecular source markers,
conducting special studies, and upstream source tracking to identify potential human waste sources in the watershed and to Bay waters.
Collected data was compiled into a report, and used to prioritize additional catchments for future monitoring, as well as identify potential
structural and non-structural BMPs to address water quality issues within a Pollution Prevention Plan.
Comprehensive Human Waste Source Reduction Strategy Stakeholder Outreach, Orange County, CA. Orange County Public Works.
Technical Specialist. Responsible for leading the Comprehensive Human Waste Source Reduction Strategy work plan implementation in
Orange County, California. Responsibilities includes identifying source tracking tools, sampling analysis plans, data compilation of dry and wet
weather source monitoring data sets, and coordinating abatement efforts between Orange County Public Works, Copermittees, and
Water/Wastewater agencies to identify and eliminate human sources of bacteria from areas of investigations. Michael Baker is providing
technical and engineering support services for the implementation of the Comprehensive Human Waste Source Reduction Strategy work plan
to reduce health risks by removing human pathogens and improving water quality, as outlined by the South Orange County Watershed
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Management Water Quality Improvement Plan. As part of the project, Michael Baker is performing stakeholder outreach and coordination
services, facilitating the Human Waste Abatement Group, an advisory committee that will generate educational materials addressing waste
reduction, and smaller working teams that will conduct dry- and wet -weather source identification studies.
OCPW Pollution Prevention Plan, Newport Bay, CA. Orange County Public Works. Technical Specialist. Assisted in the development of a
Pollution Prevention Plan for the County of Orange. Assisted with drafting the document, and client coordination. Michael Baker provided
technical and engineering support services to generate the pollution prevention plan for Newport Bay, including stakeholder outreach and
coordination services.
Delaware River Roadmap. University of Pennsylvania. Environmental Planner. Assisted with the Delaware River Roadmap report. Assistance
included providing data interpretation and statistical analysis of indicator bacteria and molecular markers (human, avian, gull) to identify
microbial pollution sources within the Delaware River watershed. Also assisted with sections of the report pertaining to bacteria and provided an
overall review of the document to assist with finalizing the report.
MSA with Orange Co. Orange County Public Works. Environmental Planner. Assisted Orange County Public Works staff with monitoring
efforts, review of SAPs, addressing bacteria TMDL compliance efforts and reporting.
County of San Diego Wet -Weather Monitoring Project, San Diego, CA. San Diego County. As part of the San Diego Department of General
Services Environmental As -Needed Contract, Michael Baker provided professional services for the monitoring and sampling of stormwater best
management practices (BMPs) at eight county -owned sites. At each site, it measured the effectiveness of BMPs at reducing flow volume, flow
rate, and stormwater contaminants. For the project, Michael Baker leveraged extensive BMP monitoring experience to provide quality data and
reporting for a variety of stormwater BMP types and configurations and conducted agency coordination to help the county understand BMP
performance for future installations.
Industrial General Permit Tenant Outreach, Port of Los Angeles, CA. Port of Los Angeles. Michael Baker provided technical services to
support the client in conducting a tenant outreach program for industrial stormwater management. The program supported industrial activities at
the port in complying with a California Industrial General Permit (IGP) and municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) requirements About
60 tenants/facilities were visited and evaluated, from large container terminals to smaller industrial sites. Michael Baker interviewed site
managers, operators, and stormwater compliance staff; reviewed site stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP), drainage system maps,
and sampling results; provided recommendations to improve industrial stormwater compliance; prepared evaluation reports covering
improvement opportunities and approaches; and evaluated the client's entire outreach program to provide recommendations for program
improvement. Additionally, Michael Baker prepared a customized mobile iPad and phone -based tracking tool to client specifications to assist
with tenant outreach site visits required for IGP compliance.
LID BMP Training and Monitoring Implementation Support, Riverside County, CA. Riverside County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District. Michael Baker is providing engineering support services for the monitoring of LID best management practices (BMPs) at
the Riverside County Flood Control and Water District's campus. The goal of this project is to assist the district with necessary updates to its
LID BMP monitoring program and to provide the district's staff with training and supports to prepare, coordinate, and implement the monitoring
of the LID BMPs for the upcoming wet season.
Stormwater Policy and Permit Support Services, Statewide, CA. Caltrans. Michael Baker is providing on -call statewide stormwater services
related to policy development, strategic planning, permit implementation, total maximum daily load implementation, and continued development
and refinement of Caltrans' statewide stormwater management program. It also assisted the Department of Transportation on reviews of
proposed stormwater permits and permit renewals.
Trash Amendments Phase 1 Baseline Study of Trash Generation Rates, San Diego, CA. San Diego County. Michael Baker is performing a
baseline study for trash generation in San Diego County to assist with compliance for State Trash Amendment requirements. Compliance can
be demonstrated by full -capture device installation across the county or by demonstrating full -capture equivalency using other means with a
measurable demonstration of total trash capture. For this project, Michael Baker designed the studies, developed work plans, installed full -
capture devices and other BMPs, led quantitative and visual monitoring, and is preparing final reports.
Revision of San Diego Region Bacteria TMDLs. MS4 NPDES Permittees in San Diego Region.* Participated in development of a technical
report for the revised TMDLs. Assisted in evaluation of sources contributing to fecal indicator bacteria loading to determine appropriate water
quality objectives to protect human health and recreational beneficial uses of water bodies in the San Diego region and County of Orange. Dr.
Thulsiraj supported development of source analysis methods, provided guidance on latest science to help support target selection, source
identification/elimination, and assisted with development of an implementation plan and strategic pathways to demonstrate compliance and
other related tasks.
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Non -Michael Baker Project Experience
Public Outreach Support- Development of Watershed Maps. City of San Diego. Supported the City of San Diego in public outreach efforts
through development of outreach material. Dr. Thulsiraj helped to select priority watersheds, identify specific projects to highlight, and develop
watershed maps and additional fact sheets illustrating the City of San Diego's water quality, flood protection, habitat, and neighborhood
enhancements. These materials aid the City in communicating the City's continuing efforts and achievements in watershed management with
various stakeholders including the public, regulators, other agencies, and non -governmental organizations.
North Santa Monica Bay Coastal Watershed Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP). City of Malibu. Dr. Thulsiraj supported
data analysis and reporting of stormwater outfall monitoring, receiving water monitoring, and Bacteria TMDL compliance monitoring. She
assisted in the Annual Report development by providing detailed analysis of current and historical trends in water quality single sample and
geometric mean exceedances and identifying areas of improved water quality over time. Developed a special study to validate results of a
Reasonable Assurance Analysis. The proposed special study included identifying outfalls and other monitoring locations, selecting appropriate
indicators to assess water quality (DNA biomarkers in conjunction with indicator bacteria), monitoring activities, data analysis, and reporting of
new findings.
Topanga Source Identification Study. County of Los Angeles. Dr. Thulsiraj led a microbial source tracking study to support the City of
Topanga and stakeholders in identifying sources of fecal indicator bacteria (both human and non -human sources) contributing to exceedances
of water quality objectives. The monitoring program was designed to address needs in the Topanga Creek Watershed Management Plan
(2002). Study goals, design, and results were conducted through a collaboration with the Regional Conservation District of the Santa Monica
Mountains and presented throughout the study period to stakeholders and the Regional Water Quality Control Board for continued feedback.
Dr. Thulsiraj helped with identifying dominant sources of fecal indicator bacteria, hot spots of contamination, and developed targeted
remediation strategies and best management practices to improve water quality in the Topanga Creek watershed.
Source Identification Protocol Project 2 - Aging Study. Dr. Thulsiraj designed microcosm studies to determine decay/persistence of
indicator bacteria and pathogens in environmental ambient sediments from freshwater, brackish and marine habitats. She collaborated with
Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP), Stanford and UC Santa Barbara in study design and sample collection. These
experiments helped to determine how long fecal indicator bacteria (FIB), molecular markers, and pathogens persist in the environment after an
initial contamination event, and to elucidate the role of sediments as a reservoir of FIB.
Source Identification Protocol Project Phase I and II. Dr. Thulsiraj assisted in processing and analyzing samples within a large multi -
laboratory study led by the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP) aimed to test the sensitivity and specificity of over
40 microbial source tracking methods. Collaborated with other major universities including Stanford and UC Santa Barbara as well as USEPA
ORD. Participated in several meetings with collaborators throughout study period.
Ventura Harbor and Keys Microbial Source Tracking Study. Dr. Thulsiraj helped conduct a microbial source tracking study to support the
City of Ventura and stakeholders in identifying spatial degradation of water quality and sources of fecal indicator bacteria within the Harbor and
Ventura Keys. Study goals, design and results were presented throughout the study period to stakeholders and the Regional Water Quality
Control Board for continued feedback. Study results helped identify that detection of human -associated molecular markers were frequently
observed near the main dock and were likely from improper disposal of waste from boats.
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND PALEONTOLOGICAL MONITOR
Epifanio Z. Figueroa, GISP
Mr. Figueroa has worked in various capacities in
cultural resource management since 2005, including as
a paleontologist, staff archaeologist and lab assistant
on multiple projects located in Cyprus and the
Southwestern states of Arizona and California, performing tasks such as site
identification and recordation, developing digital survey databases using
Esri's ArcSurvey123/Field Maps, cataloging artifacts, conducting
geophysical data collection, figure development, stratigraphy mapping and
CEQA/Section 106 report writing. Additionally, Mr. Figueroa has worked as a
full-time staff geophysicist for approximately five years in Pennsylvania and
California, gathering, analyzing and mapping out the results of the
geophysical surveys. He utilizes his Esri ArcGIS knowledge to further his
career aspirations in the GIS and cultural resource management fields.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Blue Cloud Bike Park ISIMND. City of Santa Clarita. Archaeologist. Responsible
for providing support during the pedestrian survey phase of the project.
Additionally documented historic features and possible pre -historic stone feature.
West Creek Park Rehabilitation Project. City of Santa Clarita. Archaeologist.
Conducted an archaeological pedestrian survey for cultural resources on this
project. Michael Baker provided environmental services for the preparation of a
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) categorical exclusion (CE) statutory
checklist, which demonstrated compliance with federal environmental laws for a
project that proposed to rehabilitate West Creek Park. Specifically, the project will
remove approximately 5,200 square feet of existing play area and construct a new
inclusive play area, which would provide recreation opportunities for disabled
patrons. As part of the NEPA environmental document preparation, Michael Baker
prepared a cultural resources identification and evaluation study to address
requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Environmental Assessment and Air Quality Services. Los Angeles Department
of Water and Power. Archaeologist. Provided archaeological monitoring services
during the emergency road repair and expansion efforts.
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Years of Experience
16
Education
B.A., Geology and Anthropology, Franklin and
Marshall College
A.A., General Studies, Rio Hondo College
A.S., Geographic Information Systems, San Diego
Mesa College
Coursework, General Studies, Citrus Community
College
Coursework, General Studies, Mt. San Antonio
College
Coursework, Classical & Near Eastern Archaeology,
Davidson College
Coursework, General Education, Pasadena City
College
Coursework, Geology/Earth Science, Pacific
Lutheran University
Coursework, Archaeology, Southern Utah State
College
Licenses/Certifications
Certified GIS Professional, 2010
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification, 2022
Professional Affiliations
Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA)
Society for American Archaeology (SAA)
1-405 South Multi -Asset Design -Build, Irvine, CA. Caltrans. Archaeologist.
Responsible for providing archaeological monitoring services during the trenching
and installation of additional utility lines and during the directional boring and drilling activities onsite. In partnership with the contractor, Michael
Baker is the lead designer for the 1-405 Multi -Asset Design -Build Project, which is the first design -build project for California Department of
Transportation District 12. The project is located within the cities of Irvine and Costa Mesa in Orange County. The project limits extend on 1-405
for approximately 11.2 miles between 1-5 and Harbor Boulevard. The project involves improvements to the pavement on mainline and ramps,
roadside safety, transportation management systems, a new Park and Ride facility at the Bristol Street interchange, and rehabilitation of lighting
and roadside items along the 1-405 corridor.
Oso Ranch Resid Proj. Highpointe Communities. Archaeologist. Cross -trained Archeologist and Paleontologist providing archeo and paleo
sensitivity assessment, on site Cultural and Paleo sensitivity training to on -site staff, coordinate with field and office staff, and coordinate with
tribal monitors on site.
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WH Master AGR 20117. Woodside Homes of California. Cultural Resources Specialist. Responsible for providing paleontological monitoring
services during the construction phase of the project.
Tertiary Treatment System Project, San Bernardino, CA. City of San Bernardino. Archaeologist. Assisted with the coordination of Native
American tribal consultation. Created a Native American tribal consultation log and documented the correspondence between Michael Baker
and the tribes. Michael Baker provided cultural resources services for the proposed construction of a new tertiary treatment system and
modifications to the existing tertiary reservoir and booster pumps at the water reclamation plant (WRP) in the city of San Bernardino. The
project would be partially funded by the State Revolving Fund loan program administered by the State Water Resources Control Board
(SWRCB) and would be subject to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). Michael Baker prepared a Phase I cultural resources identification report for the proposed project.
Hsiao Property Residential Project. Highpointe Communities. Archaeologist. Responsible for archaeological and paleontological sensitivity
assessments and construction monitoring during ground disturbing activities. Also responsible for the reconnaissance level archaeological
survey before ground disturbing activities.
Kaiser Permanente Moreno Valley Medical Center MMRP, Moreno Valley, CA. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals. Archaeologist. As an
archaeologist, helped to coordinate the field monitor's field schedules, conducted archaeological monitoring services, and coordinated
communication between cultural/paleontology monitors when paleo-soils were encountered in the field. Michael Baker provided mitigation
monitoring for the Kaiser Permanente Moreno Valley Medical Center Project. As part of the project, Michael Baker provided biological
monitoring, noise monitoring, cultural resource monitoring, and paleontological monitoring during construction. Michael Baker also conducted
sensitivity training with construction personnel in coordination with local Native American tribes.
Kore Imperial Mine. ECORP. Archaeologist. Responsible for providing support during the pedestrian survey phase of the project. Documented
various types of lithic scatters and lithic workshops around the desert pavement and ephemeral arroyos.
Inland Branch 2020 Fire Emergency Clean -Up Response Program, Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Solano, and Yuba Counties, Inland
Branch, CA. CalRecycle. Archaeologist. As an archaeologist, helped coordinate the Native American tribal consultation, field assessments,
archeological monitoring services, and assisted in the report preparation, according to Section 106 of the NHPA and requirements of CalOES,
CalRecycle, and FEMA. Michael Baker provided environmental and emergency permitting services to assist California's Department of
Resources Recycling and Recovery with coordinated structural debris and hazard tree removal projects in areas damaged by the wildfires that
devastated Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma Counties in 2020. For the program, Michael Baker provided biological and
archaeological assessments, biological and archaeological monitoring, agency and tribal coordination, emergency permitting services, guidance
and implementation of water -quality best management practices (BMPs), and geographic information system (GIS) support.
Alvarado Gardens Historic Properties Research, San Pablo, CA. The Danco Group. Cultural Resources Specialist. Contributed to the
Extended Phase 1 work plan and testing program. Michael Baker completed a historic property identification and evaluation, cultural resources
technical study, and archaeological testing in compliance with Housing and Urban Development guidance and National Historic Preservation
Act Section 106 for the Alvarado Gardens Mixed -Use Project in the city of San Pablo. One resource was found eligible for the National Register
and an effects analysis determined a finding of no historic properties affected for the project. Additionally, three historic properties were located
within the project site. The environmental documentation included mitigation measures for the historic properties and archaeological sensitivity
including built environment and archaeological monitoring and subsurface testing.
Emerald Ridge (TTM 368471), Jurupa Valley, CA. Highpointe Communities. Cultural Resources Specialist. Contributed to the requests made
to the California Historical Resources Information System Center for the final cultural resources identification report. Michael Baker conducted a
supplemental records search and Phase I archaeological survey, developed the archaeological monitoring plan, and provided tribal consultation
support for the Emerald Ridge project. This project involved the subdivision of a property for residential development along with attendant off -
site road and drainage improvements. The project was required to comply with the developed Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan,
including mitigation measures for archaeological and tribal monitoring.
CAC CRMTP. University of California Irvine. Archaeologist. Responsible for providing archeological monitoring services during the construction
and development phase of a project.
La Costa Townhomes. Woodside Homes of California. Cultural Resources Specialist. Responsible for providing paleontological monitoring
services during the trenching and construction phase of the project.
Center for Abul. Care. University of California Irvine. Archaeologist. Responsible for providing archeological monitoring services during the
trenching and construction phase of the project.
Environmental Consulting, University of California, Irvine, CA. University of California Irvine. Cultural Resources Specialist. As an
archaeologist, conducted field assessments using ArcSurvey 123, provided archaeological monitoring services, monitored trenching activity,
assisted in field excavations, and performed wet screening of culturally significant soil layers. Michael Baker is supporting the client by
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conducting construction monitoring services. During construction monitoring, important fossil discoveries were made, and Michael Baker is
helping to ensure data collection for these discoveries is handled safely and efficiently. This requires continuous coordination with tribes, the
University of California (UCI), and the construction contractor.
NAVFAC ICRMP GIS. NAVFAC Atlantic. Cultural Resources Specialist. Responsible for provided GIS services including digitizing and
confirming combined datasets and transcribing the data into a final GIS database for gap analysis reporting.
TO 15-Bio_Cultural Monit. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Archaeologist. Provided archaeological monitoring services during
the emergency road repair and expansion efforts.
East Village Green Redevelopment Phase I, San Diego, CA. Civic San Diego. Archaeologist. Investigated an underground storage tank
found beneath a city easement sidewalk intact with piping still included. Provided archaeological monitoring, shovel testing and Phase III data
recovery. Also provided laboratory analysis of the artifacts after field data recovery efforts. Michael Baker provided engineering services to
satisfy historic resources measures for the redevelopment of an urban area into a two -acre community park in the East Village neighborhood.
For the project, Civic San Diego had to comply with mitigation measures contained in the Final Environmental Impact Report Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Downtown Community Plan (FEIR), as well as condition 8 of the Centre City Site Development
Permit. Michael Baker prepared the cultural and paleontological resource identification study to partially satisfy the requirements of the FOR
and condition 8.
Cultural and Historical Resources Study, San Diego, CA. Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Cultural Resources Specialist. Conducted
field assessments that included a pedestrian survey of the proposed project location, provided field photos, and drafted a geologic history of the
proposed project area. Michael Baker conducted a cultural resources study to determine whether the client's proposed project had the potential
to impact historical resources under The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA.) The cultural resources study was prepared in
compliance with CEQA and included a South Coastal Information Center (SCIC) records search; literature, historical map, and aerial
photograph review; prehistoric and historic context; local historical group consultation; field survey; archaeological sensitivity analysis; and an
evaluation historic building for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources (California Register) and the city of San Diego Historical
Resources Register.
Engineering Services for Improvement Projects, Redwood City, CA. San Mateo County, CA. Cultural Resources Specialist. Contributed to
the requests made to the California Historical Resources Information System Center for the final cultural resources identification report. Michael
Baker completed a Northwest Information Center records search; a literature, aerial photograph, and historical map review; historical society
outreach, and an archaeological sensitivity assessment for the county of San Mateo North Fair Oaks Sewer Trunk Line Realignment Project —
Phase 1. The purpose of the project was to replace a section of the outfall trunk sewer in Redwood City, California. These services were
performed to determine whether the project could result in a substantial adverse change to a historical resource in accordance with Public
Resources Code Section 5020.1(q) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines. No historical or archaeological resources
were identified within the project area. Findings were incorporated in the environmental document completed for the project.
La Serena and Calle Roundabouts, Riverside County, CA. Riverside County Transportation Department. Archaeologist. Provided
archeological pedestrian survey services. Michael Baker is preparing biological resource assessments and jurisdictional delineation. The
proposed project is recommending the construction of roundabouts at the Rancho California Road intersections at La Serena Way and Calle
Contento in Riverside County, California.
MSA NorthPoint Development. NorthPoint Development. Archaeologist. Responsible for providing archaeological assistance during the
pedestrian survey of the project area. Provided documentation and recorded newly discovered prehistoric sites.
P-590 NBVC Point Mugu PDA, Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, CA. NAVFAC Southwest. Cultural Resources Specialist.
Contributed to the GIS requests made to the California Historical Resources Information System Center for the final cultural resources
identification report. Michael Baker conducted archival research, a South Central Coastal Information Center records search, a Native
American Heritage Commission Sacred Lands File search, an intensive pedestrian field survey, buried site sensitivity analysis, and National
Register of Historic Places evaluations of five built environment resources in support of the P590 Community Airfield Area Flood Protection
Project. The project contributes to the 100-year flood protection of Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Point Mugu, and the project was subject
to compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended.
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONITOR/FIELD TECHNICIAN
Rachel E. Garcia
Rachel Garcia, MA, is an Archaeologist and Historian
who supports public- and private -sector clients across
California through every phase of cultural resources
compliance. She meets the Secretary of the Interior's
Professional Qualification Standards for History and
brings hands-on experience with archaeological survey,
construction monitoring, records searches (CHRIS), Sacred Lands File
requests, and tribal coordination consistent with CEQA, NEPA/Section 106,
AB 52, and SB 18. On the built environment side, Ms. Garcia develops historic
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Years of Experience
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Education
M.A, History, California State University East Bay,
contexts, prepares DPR 523 forms, conducts integrity assessments, and
Hayward
contributes to HAER-quality documentation. Her portfolio spans municipal B.A., Anthropology and Archaeology, California State
infrastructure, education, energy, transportation, and land development and University East Bay, Hayward
technical writing for program- and project -level environmental documents.
She pairs strong field and clear, defensible technical writing to help deliver timely, compliant outcomes for Michael Baker's clients.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
ARRC BR152.1 Replacement. Alaska Railroad Corporation. Historian. Responsibilities included creating alteration tables to track repairs and
modifications made to bridges, assessing site records, and analyzing maintenance and alteration documents to verify reported changes.
Compiled and organized primary and secondary source tables, wrote detailed bridge descriptions, and developed historical contexts, including
integrity assessments. Additionally, created site record citations, reviewed HAER reports, and ensured documentation accuracy by identifying
unsupported claims within provided materials.
ARRC BR152.3 Replacement. Alaska Railroad Corporation. Historian. Responsibilities included creating alteration tables to track repairs and
modifications made to bridges, assessing site records, and analyzing maintenance and alteration documents to verify reported changes.
Compiled and organized primary and secondary source tables, wrote detailed bridge descriptions, and developed historical contexts, including
integrity assessments. Additionally, created site record citations, reviewed HAER reports, and ensured documentation accuracy by identifying
unsupported claims within provided materials.
ARRC BR3.7-15.9 Replacement. Alaska Railroad Corporation. Historian. Responsibilities included creating alteration tables to track repairs
and modifications made to bridges, assessing site records, and analyzing maintenance and alteration documents to verify reported changes.
Compiled and organized primary and secondary source tables, wrote detailed bridge descriptions, and developed historical contexts, including
integrity assessments. Additionally, created site record citations, reviewed HAER reports, and ensured documentation accuracy by identifying
unsupported claims within provided materials.
As -Needed Cultural Resource Services, Sonoma County, CA. County of Sonoma. Archaeologist. Responsibilities included cultural
resources analyses for the Wildfire Adapted Programs 1 and 2 (WA1 and WA2) in Sonoma County, California. Primarily responsible for
analyzing parcel data to identify structures over 45 years old for potential historic listing. Michael Baker conducted cultural resources analyses
for the Wildfire Adapted Programs in Sonoma County, California. The team attended meetings, reviewed existing documentation, analyzed
parcel data for historic structures, and created GIS maps. Michael Baker conducted a constraints analysis using confidential records and GIS
data. The team also coordinated with tribes, contributing to notification letters and meetings. Finally, Michael Baker prepared separate
constraints reports for each program, summarizing the project and providing recommendations for future work.
BlueFernIMNDS110524. Blue Fern West, LLC. Archaeologist. Responsible for conducting a Native American Heritage Commission search of
the Sacred Lands File. Participated in a cultural resource pedestrian survey of the proposed project area and co-authored the technical cultural
report.
CEQA Consultation Services for Rancho Sonado Project. Orange County Department of Education. Archaeologist. Responsible for co-
authoring the archaeological cultural report.
CSA for Brawley CEQA Studies. Pacific Anchor Holdings, LLC. Archaeologist. Responsible for conducting a California Historical Resources
Information System records search at the South -Central Coastal Information Center at California State University, Fullerton, and Native
American Heritage Commission search of the Sacred Lands File. Participated in a cultural resource pedestrian survey of the proposed project
area and co-authored the technical report.
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El Caballo Park Master Plan Environmental Review. City of Escondido. Archaeologist. Responsible for conducting a Native American
Heritage Commission search of the Sacred Lands File. Participated in a cultural resource pedestrian survey of the proposed project area and
co-authored the technical cultural report.
Environmental Assessment and Air Quality Services. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Historian. Responsibilities included
conducing map and aerial literature reviews to analyze site changes over time and contributing to various contextual sections such as the
reservoir, LADWP, and early water histories, to provide a comprehensive historical framework. Completed the DPR form, which involved
conducting research, assessing site significance and integrity, compiling context descriptions, analyzing historical maps, aerial imagery, and
records to support site evaluations and contextual information.
Environmental Consulting Services for Sports Complex Projects at Challenger Elementary School & Districtwide Improvement
Projects. Victor Elementary School District. Archaeologist. Responsible for conducting a Native American Heritage Commission search of the
Sacred Lands File, participated in a cultural resource pedestrian survey of the proposed project area and co-authored the technical cultural
report.
Hive Live Project. City of Costa Mesa, California. Archaeologist. Responsible for conducting a Native American Heritage Commission search
of the Sacred Lands File, sent out Native Outreach Letters, and assisted in writing contexts for the technical cultural report. Michael Baker
assisted the city of Costa Mesa with the preparation of an environmental impact report for the Hive Live Project. The project proposed a new
multi -phased master -planned residential community. The project included up to 1,050 rental apartment units in three buildings, 3,692 square
feet of retail uses, and 335,958 square feet of open space.
Lancaster Annexation SP EIR. NorthPoint Development. Archaeologist. Responsible for participating in a cultural resources pedestrian survey
of the proposed project area over a week period.
Long Canyon Park Restrooms, Temecula, CA. City of Temecula. Archaeologist. Responsible for conducting a records search at the
California Historical Information System (CHRIS) at the South -Central Coastal Information Center (SCCIC) at California State University,
Fullerton and Native American Heritage Commission search of the Sacred Lands File. Additionally, participated in NA outreach letters and co-
authored the technical report. Michael Baker provided design and environmental services for site improvements needed at the Long Canyon
Creek Park to receive a new prefabricated restroom that was designed, constructed, delivered, and installed by the Public Restroom Company.
MSA for As -needed contract for Hydro Engineering. Alaska Railroad Corporation. Historian. Responsibilities included creating alteration
tables to track repairs and modifications made to bridges, assessing site records, and analyzing maintenance and alteration documents to verify
reported changes. Compiled and organized primary and secondary source tables, wrote detailed bridge descriptions, and developed historical
contexts, including integrity assessments. Additionally, created site record citations, reviewed HAER reports, and ensured documentation
accuracy by identifying unsupported claims within provided materials.
Ponto II CEQA. H.G. Fenton. Archaeologist. Responsible for conducting a Native American Heritage Commission search of the Sacred Lands
File and co-authored the technical cultural report.
Community Project Planning and Environmental Services, Stockton, CA. City of Stockton. Historian. Responsibilities included completing
the DPR form. This involved conducting research, assessing site significance and integrity, compiling context descriptions, analyzing historical
maps, aerial imagery, and records to support site evaluations and contextual information. Michael Baker is providing project -specific planning
and environmental support to the city's Community Development Department Planning Division for the review and processing of current
planning projects. Specific responsibilities include site plan review, preparation of staff reports to the planning commission and city council,
noticing, applicant coordination, site inspections, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation including environmental
review and analysis.
PSA to provide CEQA Services for the Diamond Ranch High School 2.8 MW DC Solar Photovoltaic Project. Southland Industries.
Archaeologist. Responsible for conducting Native American Heritage Commission Search of the Sacred Lands File. Also co-authored the
cultural resource report.
RanchoCordova2023-70. City of Rancho Cordova. Historian. Responsible for completing various State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO)
letters.
TO 01 - On -Call Bio & Arch. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Historian. Responsibilities included conducing map and aerial
literature reviews to analyze site changes overtime and contributing to various contextual sections such as the reservoir, LADWP, and early
water histories, to provide a comprehensive historical framework. Also completed the DPR form which involved conducting research, assessing
site significance and integrity, compiling context descriptions, analyzing historical maps, aerial imagery, and records to support site evaluations
and contextual information.
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TO 4 - CSUDH_HWRC CEQA. California State University Dominguez, Hills. Archaeologist. Responsible for performing archaeological
monitoring at project area.
T016_Garvanza Pump Station. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Historian. Responsibilities included conducting a map and
aerial literature review to analyze site changes over time. Contributed to contextual sections of the report, including the reservoir, LADWP, and
early water histories.
Vail Ranch Park Restrooms, Temecula, California. City of Temecula. Archaeologist. Responsible for conducting a records search at the
California Historical Information System at the South -Central Coastal Information Center at California State University, Fullerton, and Native
American Heritage Commission search of the Sacred Lands File. Additionally, participated in NA outreach letters and co-authored the technical
report. Michael Baker provided design and environmental services for site improvements needed at the Vail Ranch Park to receive a new
prefabricated restroom that was designed, constructed, delivered, and installed by the Public Restroom Company.
ARRC BR364.8 Replacement Supp. Alaska Railroad Corporation. Historian. Responsibilities included creating alteration tables to track repairs
and modifications made to bridges, assessing site records, and analyzing maintenance and alteration documents to verify reported changes.
Compiled and organized primary and secondary source tables, wrote detailed bridge descriptions, and developed historical contexts, including
integrity assessments. Additionally, created site record citations, reviewed HAER reports, and ensured documentation accuracy by identifying
unsupported claims within provided materials.
Alaska Railroad Corporation Bridge 56.0 Replacement. Alaska Railroad Corporation. Historian. Responsibilities included creating alteration
tables to track repairs and modifications made to bridges, assessing site records, and analyzing maintenance and alteration documents to verify
reported changes. Compiled and organized primary and secondary source tables, wrote detailed bridge descriptions, and developed historical
contexts, including integrity assessments. Additionally, created site record citations, reviewed HAER reports, and ensured documentation
accuracy by identifying unsupported claims within provided materials.
East Village Green Redevelopment Phase I, San Diego, California. Civic San Diego. Archaeologist. Responsibilities included construction
monitoring. Michael Baker provided engineering services to satisfy historic resources measures for the redevelopment of an urban area into a
two -acre community park in the East Village neighborhood. For the project, Civic San Diego had to comply with mitigation measures contained
in the Final Environmental Impact Report Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Downtown Community Plan (FEIR), as well as
condition 8 of the Centre City Site Development Permit. Michael Baker prepared the cultural and paleontological resource identification study to
partially satisfy the requirements of the FEIR and condition 8.
Non -Michael Baker Project Experience
California State University East Bay, Field Dig Co -Director. In collaboration with graduate professor, co -directed a field project at a historic
whiskey distillery site in Taos, New Mexico. Took charge of a dedicated team of students and assisted in leading excavation efforts within a
designated room of the site. Work involved meticulous mapping and thorough data analysis, ensuring consistency and efficiency in the
research. Played a pivotal role in mentoring and instructing the students, imparting essential archaeological methods, skills, and ethics.
California State University East Bay, NSF -Funded Research Assistant. Hands on experience in conducting extensive research, literature
reviews, and data analysis in collaboration with professors. Co-authored a publication and served on a team of co -curators at the CSUEB
museum, where we curated the current open exhibition of our research findings.
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ARCHAEOLOGIST
Marcel S. Young
Mr. Young has worked in various capacities in cultural
resource management since 2013. He is experienced in
conducting Phase I pedestrian surveys, Extended Phase
I testing, Phase II testing, Phase III data recovery, and
construction monitoring. He commonly identified and
records prehistoric and historic -period archaeological sites throughout
California. He contributes to cultural resources studies completed in
compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
(NHPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
KLLEVAN I EXPERIENCE
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
Years with Michael Baker
5
Years of Experience
10
Education
B.A., 2014, Anthropology/Native American Cultures,
California State University at Long Beach
Coursework, 2016, Anthropology/Archaeology,
California State University at Los Angeles
Santa Clarita Via Princessa Park Project. City of Santa Clarita. Field I Licenses/Certifications
Archaeologist. Contributed to the cultural and paleontological resources studies in OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification, 2021
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Section 106 ;OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training, 2022
of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended for a permit under
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The City is the CEQA lead agency, and the 'Professional Affiliations
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is the lead agency for Section 106. The 'Society for American Archaeology (SAA)
cultural study included methods and results of background and archival research;
South Central Coastal Information Center records search; Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Sacred Lands File search; historical
society consultation; an archaeological field survey; buried site sensitivity analysis; and National Register of Historic Places (National Register)
and California Register of Historical Resources (California Register) evaluation of one historic -period archaeological site. The site was
recommended ineligible for either register. These efforts were completed to determine whether the proposed Project could result in significant
impacts to historical and archaeological resources as defined by CEQA Section 15064.5 or adverse effects to historic properties as defined by
36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 800.16(I)(1). A finding of no historic properties affected with conditions under Section 106 and less than
significant impact with mitigation incorporated under CEQA is appropriate for the Project. Michael Baker is preparing an initial study/mitigated
negative declaration (IS/MND) for the Proposed Via Princessa Park Project, which proposes to construct and operate Via Princessa Park on an
approximately 34-acre area of vacant city -owned land. The park would include athletic fields with sports field lighting, pickleball courts,
playground equipment, and other recreational facilities such as walking paths, shade structures, picnic areas, public art, and education and
monumentation signage. In addition to recreational improvements, the project will include a regional stormwater infiltration facility.
West Creek Park Rehabilitation Project. City of Santa Clarita. Field Archaeologist. Conducted and intensive level archaeological pedestrian
survey. The methods and results were used in a Cultural memo in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act. Michael Baker provided environmental services for the preparation of a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) categorical exclusion
(CE) statutory checklist, which demonstrated compliance with federal environmental laws for a project that proposed to rehabilitate West Creek
Park. Specifically, the project will remove approximately 5,200 square feet of existing play area and construct a new inclusive play area, which
would provide recreation opportunities for disabled patrons. As part of the NEPA environmental document preparation, Michael Baker prepared
a cultural resources identification and evaluation study to address requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Technical and Professional Stormwater BMP Development, BMP Effectiveness, Evaluation and
Water Quality Monitoring Services to Support the Statewide and Region Specific Monitoring and Compliance. Caltrans. Environmental
Specialist. Conducted water quality monitoring to support the statewide and region specific monitoring and compliance regulations.
Rexhall ISMND. City of Santa Clarita. Field Archaeologist. Completed the archaeological survey and site recordation in support of the cultural
resources technical study completed for the project. The cultural resources study that included the methods and results of a records search,
literature and map review, archaeological field survey, historical society consultation, and archaeological sensitivity assessment. Findings and
recommendations were provided. The study was completed in compliance with CEQA.
CASC Caltrans Stormwater R. Caltrans. Environmental Scientist. Conduct water quality monitoring to support the statewide and region
specific monitoring and compliance regulations.
Cultural and Historical Resources Study, San Diego, CA. Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Field Archaeologist. Conducted the
archaeological and built environment surveys as part of the cultural resources study. The study included a records search at the SCIC, field
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survey, historical society consultation, Native American consultation, literature and historic map review, archaeological sensitivity assessment,
and evaluation of one commercial historic district for inclusion in the California Register of Historical Resources. The study included methods
and results of the cultural resources identification efforts and recommended archaeological monitoring due to high archaeological sensitivity in
the area. The City of San Diego reviewed and approved findings of the study. Michael Baker conducted a cultural resources study to determine
whether the client's proposed project had the potential to impact historical resources under The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA.)
The cultural resources study was prepared in compliance with CEQA and included a South Coastal Information Center (SCIC) records search;
literature, historical map, and aerial photograph review; prehistoric and historic context; local historical group consultation; field survey;
archaeological sensitivity analysis; and an evaluation historic building for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources (California
Register) and the city of San Diego Historical Resources Register.
Inland Branch Fire Hazard Tree and Debris Removal Program, Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Solano, and Yuba Counties, CA.
CalRecycle. Field Archaeologist. Conducted pedestrian surveys for historic and prehistoric sensitivity assessments in fire hazard parcels in
several counties and recommended measures to protect cultural resources. Also conducted post fieldwork historic map reviews to highlight
additional awareness of known resources for protection/avoidance. New site recordation, updating existing resources and DPR drafting was
also accomplished for the project. Additionally, conducted Tribal coordination for work site monitoring along with helping to maintain and submit
documents related to Tribal invoicing. Michael Baker provided environmental and emergency permitting services to assist the client with
managing structural debris and hazardous tree removal projects for structures and trees damaged by the 2020 California fires. The 2020
California fire season tallied over 8,000 climate -induced wildfires, burned over 4.1 million acres across 25 counties, and destroyed over 10,000
structures. The client was required to perform clean-up work in an expedited manner in full compliance with the California Governor's Office of
Emergency Services and Federal Emergency Management Agency project requirements while protecting the environment and public health
and safety. As a subconsultant, Michael Baker provided all required environmental support for residential debris and hazardous tree removal in
the Inland Branch, which includes Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, Solano, and Yolo counties.
KP Riverside - Site Improve. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals. Field Archaeologist. Completed archaeological monitoring in compliance with the
project's MMRP. Completed an Archaeological Monitoring Plan (AMP), Paleontological Monitoring Plan (PMP), and archaeological and
paleontological monitoring. The AMP/PMP included the details, timing, and responsibility of all archaeological and paleontological activities on
the Project site including a grading schedule, Cultural Sensitivity Training, Native American monitoring scheduling, monitoring safety
requirements, duties, the scope of work, and stop/redirect grading authority. The AMP/PMP stipulated the protocols to follow in the event of
inadvertent discoveries of cultural resources and paleontological resources, including potential significance evaluation. The AMP and PMP also
detailed the treatment and final disposition of cultural resources, paleontological resources, sacred sites, and human remains. Archaeological
and paleontological monitoring was completed by qualified professionals and a final monitoring report was reviewed and approved by the City.
Michael Baker completed an Archaeological Monitoring Plan (AMP), Paleontological Monitoring Plan (PMP), and archaeological and
paleontological monitoring. The AMP/PMP included the details, timing, and responsibility of all archaeological and paleontological activities on
the Project site including a grading schedule, Cultural Sensitivity Training, Native American monitoring scheduling, monitoring safety
requirements, duties, the scope of work, and stop/redirect grading authority. The AMP/PMP stipulated the protocols to follow in the event of
inadvertent discoveries of cultural resources and paleontological resources, including potential significance evaluation. The AMP and PMP also
detailed the treatment and final disposition of cultural resources, paleontological resources, sacred sites, and human remains. Archaeological
and paleontological monitoring was completed by qualified professionals and a final monitoring report was reviewed and approved by the City.
Kaiser Permanente Moreno Valley Medical Center MMRP, Moreno Valley, CA. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals. Field Archaeologist.
Conducted archaeological monitoring, scheduling, monthly reporting and coordination of monitoring activities. Michael Baker provided mitigation
monitoring for the Kaiser Permanente Moreno Valley Medical Center Project. As part of the project, Michael Baker provided biological
monitoring, noise monitoring, cultural resource monitoring, and paleontological monitoring during construction. Michael Baker also conducted
sensitivity training with construction personnel in coordination with local Native American tribes.
Emerald Ridge (TTM 368471), Jurupa Valley, CA. Highpointe Communities. Field Archaeologist. The project involves the subdivision of a
property for residential development along with attendant off -site road and drainage improvements. The project must comply with the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Plan developed, including mitigation measures for archaeological and tribal monitoring. Michael Baker International
developed the Archaeological Monitoring Plan (AMP) and provided tribal consultation support. The AMP detail monitoring requirements
including the grading and development schedule, Native American monitoring, safety requirements, roles, responsibilities, stop/redirect grading
authority, and inadvertent discoveries protocols. The AMP also detailed the treatment and final disposition of cultural resources, Native
American cultural resources, sacred sites, and human remains if discovered on the project site. As part of the tribal consultation support,
Michael Baker International contacted and arranged tribal monitoring agreements for two consulting tribes. Marcel conducted the archaeological
survey required for the project. Michael Baker conducted a supplemental records search and Phase I archaeological survey, developed the
archaeological monitoring plan, and provided tribal consultation support for the Emerald Ridge project. This project involved the subdivision of a
property for residential development along with attendant off -site road and drainage improvements. The project was required to comply with the
developed Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, including mitigation measures for archaeological and tribal monitoring.
La Costa Townhomes. Woodside Homes of California. Field Archaeologist. Responsible for conducting construction monitoring within a
sensitive geologic formation.
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Magnolia Offsite Parking Lot Project, Riverside, CA. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals. Field Archaeologist. Responsible for conducting
archeological monitoring, scheduling and coordination of monitoring activities as well as supervising junior field workers assigned to the
project. As part of the Kaiser Permanente Riverside Hospital project, Michael Baker completed an archaeological monitoring plan (AMP),
paleontological monitoring plan (PMP), and archaeological and paleontological monitoring in compliance with the Magnolia Offsite Parking Lot
project's mitigation monitoring and reporting program (MMRP). The parking lot was a temporary set up for individual project billing purposes.
The AMP and PMP included the details, timing, and responsibility of all archaeological and paleontological activities on the project site including
a grading schedule, cultural sensitivity training, Native American monitoring scheduling, monitoring safety requirements, duties, the scope of
work, and stop and redirect grading authority.
UCI Archaeological Monitoring, Irvine, CA. University of California Irvine. Field Archaeologist. Conducted monitoring across several locations
within an active construction site. Coordinated with and assisted in the training of other field workers. Also assisted with project logistics related
to scheduling and coordination with Native American monitors. Michael Baker provided archaeological and paleontological resources monitoring
during construction pursuant to mitigation measures adopted to assist University of California Irvine (UCI) with the Irvine Campus Medical
Complex Project. Michael Baker brought innovative approaches to address the challenges posed by the significant archaeological and
paleontological discoveries on the active construction site. Michael Baker also prepared a Phase I Cultural Resources Report for the project. As
part of the report, one historic district and one historic landscape were evaluated for inclusion in the California Register of Historical Resources;
both resources were determined ineligible based on lack of association with a significant theme or event, person, architectural significance, or
information potential.
Center for Abul. Care. University of California Irvine. Field Archaeologist. Responsible for conducting construction site monitoring. Other duties
include project coordination and scheduling as well as drafting monthly reports for submission to the client.
Environmental Consulting, University of California, Irvine, CA. University of California Irvine. Field Archaeologist. Participated in a Phl,
Extended Phl and PhIII testing programs. Aided in the analysis of recovered artifacts and material. Assisted with the logistics of setting up a
temporary archaeological lab space, conducted monitoring across several locations within an active construction site and coordinated with and
assisted the training other field workers. Michael Baker is supporting the client by conducting construction monitoring services. During
construction monitoring, important fossil discoveries were made, and Michael Baker is helping to ensure data collection for these discoveries is
handled safely and efficiently. This requires continuous coordination with tribes, the University of California (UCI), and the construction
contractor.
KP Riverside - Parking Structure. Kaiser Foundation Hospitals. Field Archaeologist. Conducted archaeological monitoring, scheduling and
coordination of monitoring activities as well as supervising junior field workers assigned to the project. Michael Baker completed
an Archaeological Monitoring Plan (AMP), Paleontological Monitoring Plan (PMP), and archaeological and paleontological monitoring. The
AMP/PMP included the details, timing, and responsibility of all archaeological and paleontological activities on the Project site including a
grading schedule, Cultural Sensitivity Training, Native American monitoring scheduling, monitoring safety requirements, duties, the scope of
work, and stop/redirect grading authority. The AMP/PMP stipulated the protocols to follow in the event of inadvertent discoveries of cultural
resources and paleontological resources, including potential significance evaluation. The AMP and PMP also detailed the treatment and final
disposition of cultural resources, paleontological resources, sacred sites, and human remains. Archaeological and paleontological monitoring
was completed by qualified professionals and a final monitoring report was reviewed and approved by the City.
Moreno Valley Due Diligence. Highpointe Communities. Field Archaeologist. Conducted archaeological monitoring for the geotechnical
investigation.
East Village Green Redevelopment Phase I, San Diego, CA. Civic San Diego. Field Archaeologist. Responsible for mobilizing and
demobilizing the project's data recovery supplies and equipment. Also, once data recovery was completed, responsible for the secure
transportation of all excavated material to an offsite lab for analysis and further documentation. Michael Baker provided engineering services to
satisfy historic resources measures for the redevelopment of an urban area into a two -acre community park in the East Village neighborhood.
For the project, Civic San Diego had to comply with mitigation measures contained in the Final Environmental Impact Report Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Downtown Community Plan (FEIR), as well as condition 8 of the Centre City Site Development
Permit. Michael Baker prepared the cultural and paleontological resource identification study to partially satisfy the requirements of the FEIR
and condition 8.
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CJ BIOMONITORING
EDUCATION
B.S., Biology,
Loyola Marymount University,
2012
M.S., Urban Ecology,
Loyola Marymount University,
2014
ARTICLES/ACCOLADES
LA TIMES ARTICLE
KUDOBOARD
CERTIFICATIONS/
REGISTRATIONS
Scientific Collector's Permit # S-
193460010-22060-001 (exp.
3/7/26)
Arroyo Toad Workshop, April
2024
Certified Wildlife Tracker,
CyberTracker, 2016 & 2017
CNDDB & BIOS training, CDFW,
Aug, 2017
Introductory GIS class, Pace
University, Fall 2017
Southwest Desert Bat
Workshop, Oct. 2017
San Joaquin Kit Fox Workshop,
Oct. 2017
Desert Tortoise Introductory
Training, Nov. 2017
Southwestern Willow Flycatcher
Workshop, May 2018
Jurisdictional Delineation
Training, October 2019
EXPERIENCE
CJ Biomonitoring LLC (Nov 2017
Courtney McCammon, B.S., M.S
WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST/OWNER-0 BIOMONITORING, LLC
DETAILED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Laguna Beach Public Works — Bluebird Canyon Project (March — Sept 2023)
Ms. McCammon completed all aspects of this project from start to finish including
proposal writing, project management, billing, team coordination, and final
reporting. The project required pre -construction surveys and reporting, which Ms.
McCammon was able to complete in a timely manner and not delay construction. A
WEAP training document was also created, and training was held in person. The
construction monitoring required a biologist on site with monitoring reports sent,
which was completed by CJ Biomonitoring. Finally, the project required a Habitat
Mitigation and Monitoring Plan with in -field implementation, which Ms. McCammon
wrote for the Public Works Department based on construction impacts. Ms.
McCammon was able to stay in budget while also following the mitigation measures
outlined for the project.
City of Malibu — Contract Biologist, Los Angeles, CA (2021-present)
Ms. McCammon is the acting Contract Biologist for the City of Malibu conducting on -
site inspections, reviewing permit applications, and attending Environmental Review
Board meetings. She is completing approximately 20 reviews per month and
answers questions over email to applicants. The Principal Biologist attends Planning
Commission and City Council meetings on an as -needed basis. Further, the City
Biologist will assist all City personnel with biological needs including Code
Enforcement, Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments. This role
requires project management including direct contact with the client, ensuring
satisfaction of scope of services, billing, and invoicing.
City of Los Angeles — Contract Urban Ecologist, Los Angeles, CA (2022 — present)
Ms. McCammon is the first contracted urban ecologist for the City of Los Angeles
Recreation and Parks Department. The position is highly variable and requires Ms.
McCammon to be skilled in multiple avenues. Some of the work includes formal and
informal biological surveys, nesting bird surveys, interpretive signage, employee
training on biological resources, a management plan for Griffith Park, film permit
review, and guided nature walks. The primary park is Griffith Park but Ms.
McCammon has visited other parks throughout the city of Los Angeles guiding the
Department through biological and ecological management issues and keeping them
in line with state and federal regulations.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
SUBCATEGORY FOR PROJECTS - GENERAL BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS
City of Santa Clarita Public Works — Sand Canyon Trail Project (April — May 2024)
Ms. McCammon performed complete project management of biological
mitigation measures for the City of Santa Clarita's Sand Canyon Trail Project. CJ
Biomonitoring performed pre -construction surveys, construction monitoring,
and general oversight of the biological resources associated with the area.
Routine daily monitoring reports were submitted detailing construction
activities as well final reports detailing survey results were submitted in a timely
manner within a week of the surveys being performed.
Courtney McCammon, B.S., M.S, Page 2
— present)
Compliance Biology (Nov 2017 —
2021)
Woodstar Biological (Nov 2017 —
2022)
Cooper Ecological Monitoring
(March 2015 — 2023)
Rincon Consultants, Inc. (July —
Nov 2017)
VCS Environmental (May —July
2017)
Forde Biological (Oct. 2016 —
Nov 2017)
E Read & Associates (Jan. 2013 —
Jan. 2016)
Irvine Ranch Conservancy (June
2015 —June 2017)
Ecokai Environmental (April
2013 —Jan. 2016)
■ City of Laguna Beach Public Works — Moss Street Project (Oct 2023 — May 2024)
Ms. McCammon performed complete project management of biological
mitigation measures for the City of Laguna Beach's Moss Street Beach Access
Project. CJ Biomonitoring performed environmental worker training, pre -
construction surveys, construction monitoring, and general oversight of the
biological resources associated with the area. Ms. McCammon attended regular
meetings with City staff on timeline and project goals that needed to be met.
Routine daily monitoring reports were submitted detailing construction
activities as well final reports detailing survey results were submitted in a timely
manner within a week of the surveys being performed.
■ City of Santa Clarita Public Works — Whites Canyon Project (March —June 2023)
Ms. McCammon performed pre -construction and periodic construction
monitoring on a 2-mile stretch of Whites Canyon Road in the City of Santa
Clarita. CJ Biomonitoring kept in communication with City personnel and the
construction foreman in order to organize nesting bird surveys and construction
monitoring efforts.
■ Friends of Griffith Park — Raptor Survey, Los Angeles, CA (2017 - 2023)
Co -managed the citizen science Los Angeles Nesting Raptor Survey for seven
years. Courtney made the volunteer training modules and performed the
training. Being a novel scientific survey, protocols were established, and Ms.
McCammon was constantly involved in that process. She co -managed all
aspects of the survey including data management, volunteer management, and
report writing. Coordination with LA City RAP, Film LA Office, and the Friends of
Griffith Park occurred every year to ensure the protection of natural resources
while still allowing for public enjoyment of the park.
■ City of Laguna Beach Public Works — Laguna Creek Project (May 2020 — Dec
2020)
Ms. McCammon assisted the City of Laguna Beach with a Public Works project
in 2020 to perform environmental worker training, construction monitoring,
and general oversight of the biological resources associated with the area. Ms.
McCammon continues to work closely with the project manager to implement
restoration monitoring and as -needed nesting bird surveys. Acted as an on -site
biological monitor during the demolition, grading, and construction of a new
pedestrian bridge over the Laguna Canyon Creek.
■ Trileaf— Various Biological Assessments County of Santa Barbara (2024)
Ms. McCammon performed several biological assessments for various parcels
within the County of Santa Barbara.
■ FivePoint Mission Village - Newhall Ranch, CA (Nov 2017 - 2022)
Brown -headed cowbird trapping program, camera trap study, small mammal
trapping, pitfall traps, riparian nesting bird surveys, owl surveys, biological
construction monitoring, capture and relocation of sensitive and non -sensitive
wildlife. Additionally, Ms. McCammon assisted with least bell's vireo surveys
along the Santa Clara River under the direction of a lead biologist.
City of Malibu — Contract Assistant Biologist, Los Angeles, CA (2019-2021)
Ms. McCammon was the acting assistant to the Biologist for the City of Malibu
conducting on -site inspections, reviewing permit applications, and attending
ERB meetings She was completing approximately 20 reviews per month with
oversight by the Biologist. Ms. McCammon also answered questions over email
to applicants.
Courtney McCammon, B.S., M.S, Page 3
■ Biological Assessment, Tree Report, HMMP — RCD (April 2021)
Subcontracted to the Resource Conservation District to write a biological
assessment with habitat mapping, a native tree report, and a Habitat Mitigation
and Monitoring Plan for the Topanga Elementary School in Topanga, CA.
■ Multi -Use Trail and Bridge Project — City of Santa Clarita (Aug — Oct 2020)
Conducted a biological assessment including a plant inventory and jurisdictional
delineation for a multi -use trail and bridge construction project.
■ Jurisdictional Delineations —Various Private Residents (2019 - present)
Prepare detailed jurisdictional delineation reports for various clients within LA
County.
■ Biological Assessment and CAGN Surveys — Private Client (Aug '20 — March '21)
Conducted a biological assessment and protocol -level coastal California
gnatcatcher surveys for a private client in the Santa Clarita area.
■ Vasquez Biological Assessment — Watershed Council Authority (May — Oct 2020)
Sub -contracted for Cooper Ecological, Inc performing bird, vegetation, and
camera trapping surveys on an acquired parcel in the San Gabriel foothills.
■ Restoration Plans —Various Private Residents (2018 - present)
Prepare detailed habitat restoration plans for various clients within LA County
meeting all requirements including SMM plant species, irrigation, a monitoring
plan, etc.
■ City of Malibu and County of Los Angeles Biological Assessment — Various
Private Residents (Jan 2018-2021)
Complete all aspects of biological assessments and biological inventories per
City of Malibu or County of Los Angeles requirements for various clients with
ESHA/SEA, jurisdictional waters, and protected trees on site.
■ Las Virgenes Creek Restoration Project— Calabasas, CA (Dec 2018/Jan 2019)
Approved by the FWS to monitor for California Red -legged Frog during a creek
restoration project during the breeding season.
■ Pacific Flyway Shorebird Survey— Sacramento, CA (Oct 2018 —Jan 2020)
Project coordination and volunteer management for the 2018 season for
Audubon California.
■ Soto Bridge Bat and Bird Survey — Los Angeles, CA (August 2018)
Conducted bat roosting daytime and nighttime survey to determine if certain
species were present on site and any mitigation measures that were required.
■ Puente Hills Habitat Authority Camera Project - Whittier, CA (Jan - July 2018)
Wildlife camera trap project comparing results from a similar 2013 camera trap
project. Data informed Puente Hills Habitat Authority management decisions.
■ On -call Biologist for Puente Hills Habitat Authority - Whittier, CA (Spring 2018)
Biological monitoring and nesting bird surveys on request.
■ San Dimas Bat Survey — San Dimas, CA (May 2018)
Conducted bat roosting daytime and nighttime survey to determine if certain
species were present on site and any mitigation measures that were required.
■ LA County Dept. of Beaches & Harbors — Nicholas Canyon County Beach, Malibu,
CA (November 2017)
Approximately 30 hours of snowy plover monitoring during a beach bridge
demolition and haul away.
Courtney McCammon, B.S., M.S, Page 4
■ Rincon — perform various habitat assessment, compliance monitoring, and
construction monitoring for various clients including SoCal Gas and Kiewit.
Authored burrowing owl, nesting bird, and MSHCP reports.
■ VCS Environmental — perform Burrowing Owl habitat assessment and focused
surveys in Riverside County (2017).
■ Hollywood Bowl, Mammal Survey at Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA (2015)
Ms. McCammon completed a mammal survey for the Hollywood Bowl utilizing
camera traps placed on the property. She was involved in all aspects including
budget costs, maintaining data and equipment, and writing a final report. The
survey found coyote, bobcat, and mule deer use of the site on a frequent basis.
■ Southern California Edison —Santa Ana River, Bishop Creek, and Mill Creek
Hydroelectric Project, Southern California, (2013 — 2015)
Vegetation surveys in Eastern Sierra riparian and riverine habitat focusing on
plant type, plant coverage, and tree identification/coverage.
■ Southern California Edison —Ayersman Line Construction Monitoring, Santa
Barbara, CA (2016)
Perform pre -construction surveys for sensitive and non -sensitive flora and fauna
as well as perform construction monitoring during an electrical line replacement
project on National Forest Service land.
■ Playa Vista Foundation — Ballona Freshwater Marsh and Ballona Corridor
Nesting Bird and LBVI Survey — Los Angeles, CA (2017)
Perform weekly nesting bird surveys in riparian habitat focusing on LBVI
presence and nesting.
■ EcoKai Environmental —Ventura State Beach Boat Salvage and Snowy Plover
monitoring —Ventura, CA (2016)
Perform pre -construction monitoring on sensitive and non -sensitive avian
species at Ventura State Beach. Perform construction monitoring during the
boat salvage activities.
■ E Read and Associates —Joshua Tree survey, Palmdale, CA (2014)
Perform a Joshua Tree survey on a future mining operation site in Palmdale
focusing on tree health, height, and coverage for potential preservation efforts.
■ CalTrans — Coal Canyon Wildlife Undercrossing Monitoring and Restoration
Project, Chino Hills, CA (2016 - 2017)
Co -managed all aspects of the project including preparing a project proposal
and budget, purchasing all equipment, and maintaining the database. Attended
collaboration meeting with CalTrans, CDFW, and CA State Parks to discuss
project. Installed seven remote cameras to monitor wildlife utilizing the
undercrossing to assess effectiveness of various restoration techniques.
■ Private Resident— LA City Council Motion #14-0518 wildlife corridor monitoring,
Beverly Hills, CA (2015 — 2017)
In accordance with the LA City Council, several remote cameras were installed
at two different houses in the City of Los Angeles to identify whether an active
wildlife corridor was present on site.
■ City of San Clemente — Shorecliffs Golf Course Nesting Bird Survey and SAA
compliance monitoring, San Clemente, CA (2017)
Perform weekly nesting bird surveys for common bird species. Perform
construction monitoring to ensure accordance with SAA. Update the nest
monitoring log and send to CDFW on a weekly basis.
Courtney McCammon, B.S., M.S, Page 5
Irvine Ranch Conservancy— Wildlife Camera Program, Orange County, CA (2015
— 2017)
Manage the camera trap program for OC Parks, City of Irvine, and City of
Newport Beach. Perform regular data analysis for presentations to agency staff.
RESEARCH PROJECT EXPERIENCE
MESOPREDATOR USE AND MOVEMENT STUDY- MASTER'STHESIS
A two-year graduate research project analyzing native and non-native mesopredator
use and movement patterns at an urban nature preserve in the Los Angeles region.
In this study Mrs. Aiken:
■ Communicated and coordinated with key stakeholders such as the City of L.A.,
The Bay Foundation, Heal the Bay, Palos Verdes Land Conservancy, and L.A.
County Dept. of Beaches and Harbors.
■ Managed a large and complex data set and utilized GIS for the analysis and
presentation of animal movement.
■ Presented project results at six conferences including a Master's Thesis Defense
at LMU.
CJ B10MONITORING
SAM C. STEWART IV
Principal Biologist/Ecologist
Academic Background
BA, Social Ecology, University of California, Irvine, 1998
Professional Experience
Sam Stewart is a Senior Biologist with 26 years of field experience in biological services. He has specialized in
multi -year population monitoring surveys and mitigation management throughout his career, particularly for
state and/or federally listed Threatened species such as arroyo toad, California red -legged frog and Santa Ana
sucker. His experience includes biological constraints analyses; focused surveys for special status wildlife species;
fish and aquatic macroinvertebrate sampling; complex analysis of food web relationships; aquatic toxicology;
design and establishment of compensatory mitigation sites; wildlife relocation and long-term monitoring; long-
term population studies; invasive species control programs; and construction monitoring management. His
extensive focused survey experience with fish and herpetofauna, includes additional Threatened and Endangered
species such as unarmored three -spine stickleback, Yosemite toad, mountain yellow -legged frog, desert tortoise,
and Coachella Valley fringe -toed lizard. He has co-authored journal articles on Santa Ana sucker feeding
physiology, arroyo toad range -wide population trends, and leopard frog morphology. He has presented at annual
conferences for private organizations and state and federal agencies, including the American Fisheries Society,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of Transportation, and California State Parks, and his plant and wildlife
photography has been featured in numerous publications. Mr. Stewart is a CDFW-trained practitioner of the
Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) and can conduct rapid bioassessment of streams and
wetlands per State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) standard operating procedures. He has conducted
investigations and monitoring in varied habitats throughout California and Arizona.
■ Invasive Species Removal Project, Santa Rosa Plateau, The Nature Conservancy (2020 to present). Mr.
Stewart is currently managing and implementing an invasive species removal effort in water bodies
surrounding the Santa Rosa Plateau in Murrieta. The removal effort primarily targets American bullfrogs
posing a threat to California red -legged frog, a federally listed Threatened species, the eggs of which were
recently reintroduced to the Plateau from a Baja California source population in a joint effort between the
Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Geological
Survey, and non-profit organizations in Mexico.
■ Environmental Compliance (EC) Consultant Work Assignment (CWA) On -Call Program Pre -construction
Surveys and Construction Monitoring, Southern California Edison (SCE) (2010—Present). Mr. Stewart provides
biological and water quality support services for SCE's environmental compliance program. He performs
habitat assessments and jurisdictional delineations around infrastructure scheduled for maintenance and/or
construction activities to determine existing environmental conditions, potential for special -status plant and
wildlife species and/or wetlands, and to propose avoidance and minimization measures to limit impacts to
existing biological resources during construction or maintenance activities. He also provides on -site
monitoring during construction activities to ensure avoidance of sensitive resources. All survey and
monitoring efforts are reported to stay in compliance with federal, state, or private land ownership
requirements. Mr. Stewart has performed assessments and monitoring for nesting birds, and state and
federally listed plants and wildlife throughout southern and central California.
■ Special Status Fish Surveys and Mitigation, San Gabriel Dam Sediment Removal Project, Los Angeles County
Department of Public Works (2019 to 2023). Mr. Stewart assisted the Los Angeles County Department of
Public Works with impact avoidance and mitigation for special status aquatic species in the San Gabriel
Reservoir and tributaries during sediment removal. Mr. Stewart was the lead fisheries biologist performing
field surveys and habitat analysis to assess the potential for special status species occurrence in the reservoir
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and areas upstream and implementing mitigation measures during sediment removal activities. He designed
and implemented fish exclusion measures and performed electrofishing surveys to relocate special status
fish from the reservoir sediment removal area to resource agency -approved receptor sites. He performed
boat -mounted electrofishing in the reservoir to relocate stranded native fish and remove non -indigenous
species from Santa Ana sucker designated critical habitat. He also performed the first ever agency -authorized
translocation of Santa Ana sucker from the reservoir to unoccupied habitat in San Gabriel West Fork upstream
of Cogswell Reservoir in accordance with the mitigation requirements. Mr. Stewart coordinated with the
County, CDFW, USFWS, and the construction contractor to ensure compliance with the mitigation, relocation,
and translocation plans.
■ Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) Project — San Francisquito Creek, Angeles National Forest (2016 to -2019).
Mr. Stewart assisted the Forest Service with restoration at three distinct sites along San Francisquito Canyon
creek in the Angeles National Forest. The goal of the project was to restore Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP)
— primarily for the California red -legged frog (CRLF; Rana draytonii) and unarmored threespine stickleback
(UTS; Gasterosteus aculeatus williamsoni), both federal and state listed species — at five high priority barriers
along the creek associated with Los Angeles Department of Water and Power powerhouse facilities and the
Saint Francis Dam ruins. Mr. Stewart performed focused surveys and assisted with the development of a
project design benefiting the species while avoiding disruption of occupied habitat during project
implementation.
■ Santa Ana River Mainstem Project, Biological Surveys and Monitoring, Army Corps of Engineers (2016 to
2019). The Santa Ana River Mainstem Project is a major flood control project spanning 75 miles along the
Santa Ana River —from the upper canyon in the San Bernardino Mountains downstream to the Pacific Ocean
at Newport Beach. Mr. Stewart conducted biological surveys and SWAMP rapid bioassessment surveys
(including habitat and benthic macroinvertebrate [BMI] field sampling and data collection) and monitoring of
construction activities. He performed focused electrofishing surveys for Santa Ana sucker, Santa Ana speckled
dace, and arroyo chub in several reaches above and below Prado Dam. Fish metrics were recorded to
determine health index at each sampling location. He also performed invasive aquatic wildlife species
removal and prepared weekly and quarterly reports to document stream health trends over a seven-year
period during ongoing construction and vegetation clearing activities based on BMI indicator taxa from
samples collected by Mr. Stewart and others.
■ Barren Ridge Renewable Transmission Project, Focused Surveys and Monitoring, Los Angeles Department of
Water and Power (2016-2018). Mr. Stewart was a survey biologist and monitor on the Green Valley and
Castaic segments of the Barren Ridge Renewable Transmission Project (BRRTP). He performed
preconstruction vegetation mapping, focused plant and tree surveys in proposed project impact footprints,
as well as monitoring of nesting birds and special status plants during construction. Mr. Stewart documented
many records of special status plant species during surveys and monitoring, including large populations of
CNPS 1B listed slender mariposa lily (Calochortus clavatus var. gracilis) along the Green Valley segment.
■ Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project (TRTP) Focused Surveys and Monitoring, Southern California
Edison (2010 to 2016). Mr. Stewart served as the Lead Biologist for fish, amphibian and reptile focused
surveys and monitoring for Southern California Edison's (SCE) Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project
(TRTP). Mr. Stewart managed and performed 2010 to 2015 focused surveys for amphibians and aquatic
reptiles in Los Angeles and Orange counties. He also performed focused snorkel surveys for special status fish
in San Gabriel River West Fork above Cogswell Dam in 2013 and 2014. As Lead Biological Monitor, Mr. Stewart
ensured compliance with Environmental Impact Report and Statement (EIR/EIS) mitigation measures and
Biological Opinion conservation measures in the Angeles National Forest. As project handler for arroyo toad
and California red -legged frog, Mr. Stewart discovered arroyo toad within project impact areas during
monitoring, performing translocation beyond project disturbance limits, and was responsible for monitoring
construction activities within project seasonal restriction areas for arroyo toad and California red -legged frog.
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In addition, Mr. Stewart performed nesting bird surveys and nest monitoring, focused plant surveys, woodrat
relocations and construction monitoring.
■ On -call Biological Services, Constraints Analyses, Focused Surveys, and Mitigation Monitoring, Los Angeles
County Department of Public Works. (2002 to 2016). Mr. Stewart was Senior Fisheries and Aquatic Biologist
for the on -call services contract with the Public Works Flood Maintenance and Water Resources Division. He
conducted constraints analyses, focused surveys and construction monitoring for special status fish,
amphibian and reptile species in reservoirs, stormwater basins, and natural and/or modified creeks and rivers
throughout Los Angeles County, primarily in the Angeles National Forest and Santa Clara River/Castaic Creek
watersheds. Under the on -call services contract, and beginning in 2002 with Dr. Jonathan Baskin and Tom
Haglund, Mr. Stewart conducted four years of protocol surveys for unarmored three -spine stickleback (UTS)
and six years of protocol surveys as lead surveyor for arroyo toad in the Santa Clara River and Castaic, San
Francisquito, and Bouquet creeks. Mr. Stewart was lead surveyor on focused surveys for arroyo toad,
California red -legged frog, mountain yellow -legged frog, and western pond turtle in the Big Tujunga Wash in
2009; and above the dam in Big Tujunga Creek and tributaries Fall Creek and Fox Creek in 2012. Under the
initial supervision of Dr. Camm Swift, he managed non -indigenous fish species removal and habitat
assessments/surveys for Santa Ana sucker, Santa Ana speckled dace, arroyo chub, and southwestern pond
turtle in Santa Anita Creek between 2010 and 2012. Mr. Stewart also completed an inventory of invasive
aquatic species in the Malibu Creek watershed and tributaries in 2014 and 2015 and performed live -trapping
surveys for western pond turtle in the Santa Anita, Pacoima, and Big Tujunga reservoirs.
Magic Mountain Bank Stabilization Project, Six Flags Magic Mountain (2015-2016). Mr. Stewart served as
Senior Biologist for the Magic Mountain Bank Stabilization project along the Santa Clara River, in Los Angeles
County, California. The project involved installation of a permanent soil cement bank protection wall along
the southern bank of the Santa Clara River to prevent further erosion. Mr. Stewart conducted focused surveys
for arroyo toad in two kilometers of the Santa Clara River downstream of the Interstate 5 and drafted the
project Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan outlining measures designed to prevent the spread
of invasive species during project construction and monitoring.
Ortega Highway Safety Improvements Arroyo Toad Surveys/Studies and Invasive Species Control, California
Department of Transportation (2007 to 2012). Mr. Stewart managed construction monitoring, focused
surveys, and invasive species removal for the Ortega Highway Safety Improvements project in the Cleveland
National Forest. Mr. Stewart coordinated with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), USFS,
USFWS, County of Orange, and construction contractor to ensure that monitors were present during
construction activities, and mitigation measures were enforced, including proper installation and
maintenance of exclusionary fencing. Mr. Stewart conducted annual focused surveys and a five-year
population study for the arroyo toad. He also instituted an invasive aquatic species control program to
remove exotic aquatic wildlife species in San Juan Creek, including red -swamp crayfish, American bullfrog,
and African clawed frog. Given the success of the project, Mr. Stewart was awarded a commendation from
the Caltrans District 12 Director, and the project won the Western Council's Distinguished ProjectAward, as
well as nominations for Excellence in Engineering and Construction Management Project Achievement. The
USFWS requested continued funding of invasive species removal as mitigation for other Caltra ns emergency
projects on SR-74. Accordingly, focused surveys and invasive species control in San Juan Creek were funded
through 2012, at which point bullfrog and African clawed frog were not detectable in the Cleveland National
Forest portion of San Juan Creek.
Castaic Conduit Potable Water Valve Repair, UTS Monitoring, Castaic Lake Water Agency (2018). Mr. Stewart
monitored water releases from three potable water pipe outlets in the Santa Clara River upstream of the
confluence with Bouquet Creek to perform needed repairs to leaking valves. Mr. Stewart monitored
downstream water quality, volume, and stream velocity to determine if releases connected with natural
surface water occupied by unarmored threespine stickleback (UTS) and assess potential impacts to the
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species. Full-time monitoring of diurnal and nocturnal surface flow cross -sections was performed to
approximate discharge and document isolation/stranding potentially resulting from sudden changes in
surface flow. Mr. Stewart coordinated with the Castaic Lake Water Agency consultant, construction
contractor, CDFW and USFWS to ensure NPDES permit compliance.
■ Big Tujunga Wash Santa Ana Sucker and Benthic Macroinvertebrate Long-term Monitoring project, Los
Angeles County Department of Public Works (2011 to 2016). Mr. Stewart served as a field surveyor and
project manager for the Big Tujunga Wash Santa Ana Sucker and Benthic Mac roinvertebrate Long-term
Monitoring project. Under initial supervision by Dr. Jonathan Baskin, Mr. Stewart conducted field surveys to
sample algae, benthic macroinvertebrates and physical habitat characteristics using rapid bioassessment
protocols at 22 long-term monitoring transects. He conducted field surveys at these transects to sample
Santa Ana sucker, Santa Ana speckled dace and arroyo chub populations using both electrofishing and
snorkeling methods. Mr. Stewart processed fish captured in the field, collected data on fish health, and
collected fecal material from Santa Ana sucker for lab analysis. Diatom frustules in fecal material were
identified in the lab to determine taxa most often targeted by this primarily herbivorous fish. Data was
modeled to identify correlation of fish health with physical habitat constituents, including vegetation,
substrate, siltation, and algal and BMI taxa composition. Mr. Stewart also co-authored the 2015 annual survey
and monitoring report, the results of which were presented to the Santa Ana Sucker Working Group (SASWG),
which includes Public Works, US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), California Department of Fish and Wildlife
(CDFW), US Forest Service (USFS), and species experts. Mr. Stewart also presented findings on Santa Ana
sucker abundance and BMI taxa correlations during a symposium at the 2016 American Fisheries Society
(AFS) conference.
■ Santa Ana Sucker Feeding Physiology Study, University of California, Irvine (2016). Mr. Stewart co-authored
a paper on the digestive physiology of SAS with the University of California, Irvine, Donovan German
Laboratory. The nutritional physiology of SAS was studied in the Santa Clara River population, determining
the metabolic rate and caloric intake of SAS fed an algal diet in a laboratory setting. The study concluded that
SAS are rate maximizers with high intake diets and identified preferred algal taxa that are currently used in
the assessment of habitat suitability for the Santa Ana Sucker Translocation Plan (Dudek 2018).
■ Whittaker-Bermite Facility Focused Amphibian Surveys and Western Spadefoot Toad Relocation Plan, Santa
Clarita, Los Angeles County (2004 to 2012). Mr. Stewart served as Lead Biologist and Project Manager for the
Whittaker- Berm ite Facility in Santa Clarita in Los Angeles County. The project involved the excavation and
remediation of soils contaminated by historic uses. Mr. Stewart conducted focused amphibian surveys on
portions of the 996-acre project site, as required by a Stream bed Alteration Agreement with the CDFW. Upon
determining the western Spadefoot toad's presence on the project site, Mr. Stewart prepared and
implemented the Western Spadefoot Toad Relocation Plan, which included the construction of mitigation
pools, relocation of western spadefoot toads and larvae, and long-term monitoring of spadefoot toad
populations at the mitigation pools. Mr. Stewart oversaw the construction of the mitigation pools and
conducted the translocation of spadefoot larvae and adults.
■ Western Spadefoot Toad Surveys - Tesoro Del Valle Development Project, Santa Clarita Valley, Los Angeles
County (200S-2006). Mr. Stewart served as a Survey Biologist on a 1,700-acre property in a hillside area of
the greater Santa Clarita Valley area in Los Angeles County and conducted focused surveys for the western
spadefoot toad. The project site was adjacent to a County -designated Significant Ecological Area (SEA)
intended to protect populations of the Endangered unarmored threespine stickleback and Threatened red -
legged frog.
■ Tapia Ranch Environmental Impact Report, Focused Amphibian Surveys, Los Angeles County (2003-2006,
2012, 2014). Mr. Stewart was the Survey Biologist and Environmental Analyst for the proposed development
of a 405-lot residential subdivision in unincorporated Los Angeles County. Mr. Stewart conducted focused
surveys for amphibian species, including the federally listed Endangered arroyo toad and western spadefoot
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toad, on a 1,200-acre survey area, which encompasses the project site and breeding habitat within 1 kilometer
of the project impact boundary, including portions of Castaic Creek. Surveys determined that the western
spadefoot toad was present on the site, and a mitigation program was developed to avoid and/or reduce
project impacts to the species.
■ Northlake Specific Plan, Focused Amphibian/Nesting Bird Surveys and Mitigation Program, Castaic (2004-
2005). Mr. Stewart served as the Project Biologist for the Northlake Specific Plan Amendment and Phase One
Tentative Tract Map development on a hillside area near Castaic Lake in unincorporated Los Angeles County.
The proposed project involved the development of 1,330 acres to include approximately 3,623 total residential
units, industrial/commercial areas, school sites, and additional community facilities. Mr. Stewart conducted
focused amphibian surveys and nesting bird surveys and assisted with the implementation of a mitigation
program for the western spadefoot toad, which included breeding habitat establishment and the physical
relocation of breeding adults and tadpoles.
■ Plum Canyon Residential Project, Construction Monitoring and On -Call Biological Services, Santa Clarita (2002-
2003). Mr. Stewart provided construction monitoring and on -call biological services for the Plum Canyon
Residential project in Santa Clarita in Los Angeles County. Mr. Stewart performed pre -construction nesting
bird surveys and nest monitoring, installed and operated reptile and amphibian pitfall trap arrays, and hand
captured reptile and amphibian species on the project site. Sensitive species on the project site included
coastal western whiptail, legless lizard, and spadefoot toad. Mr. Stewart developed a protocol, consulted with
the local CDFW office to obtain a Memorandum of Understanding, and collected sensitive species from pitfall
trap arrays, relocating them to predetermined on- and/or off -site habitat deemed appropriate by the CDFW.
■ Aquatic and Macroinvertebrate Wildlife Sampling and Southwestern Pond Turtle Translocation in the San
Gabriel River, Los Angeles County (1998 to -2000). Mr. Stewart conducted aquatic wildlife and benthic
macroinvertebrate sampling in the San Gabriel River for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.
Sampling methods followed California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Stream Bioassessment
Procedures and included water quality sampling, seining, kick -netting, and backpack electro-fishing for Santa
Ana sucker, Santa Ana speckled dace, and arroyo chub. He also participated in a southwestern pond turtle
relocation and long-term success analysis. Turtles were trapped, caught by hand, and moved to a relatively
pristine area on the West Fork of the upper San Gabriel River system. Repeated visits were conducted to
inspect the condition, location, and general health of the relocated turtles. Backpack radio transceiver
equipment was used for tracking procedures. The sampling study was conducted to determine species
diversity and abundance prior to sediment removal and sluicing from the Cogswell, San Gabriel, and Morris
Reservoirs on the San Gabriel River. Turtle relocation was conducted in accordance with the EIR/EIS
mitigation program for the project.
■ Soledad Canyon Sand and Gravel Mine, Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement, Los
Angeles County(1998-1999). Mr. Stewart served as a Biologist for the Soledad Canyon Sand and Gravel Mine
project. The project involved local, regional, State, and federal approvals for the operation of a mine on
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands near Santa Clarita. Mr. Stewart prepared EIR sections and the
Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Soledad Canyon Sand and Gravel Mine EIR/EIS.
Relevant Activities and Technical Research
California Department of Fish & Wildlife
■ Unarmored Three -spine Stickleback Translocation and Monitoring, and Invasive Aquatic Wildlife Removal,
Santa Clara River, Los Angeles County, California. In 2014, Mr. Stewart worked with Dr. Carl Demetropoulos
to conduct emergency translocations of stickleback stranded by the irregular effluent -fed flow regime under
USFWS and CDFW-approved emergency authority. In March 2015, Mr. Stewart detected unarmored
threespine stickleback in the river main -stem immediately upstream of the I-5 Freeway and worked with
CDFW and USFWS to monitor the fish and remove invasive aquatic wildlife species from pre -determined
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translocation sites previously occupied by UTS in the event fish are stranded by receding flows. Translocated
fish were ultimately the source population for reintroduction in San Francisquito Canyon, Angeles National
Forest.
U.S. Geological Survey
■ Non -Native Species Risk Assessment Workshop —Western San Diego Natural Community Conservation Plan
(NCCP). Mr. Stewart took part in a non-native species workshop to prioritize management activities on
conservation lands in San Diego County. Experts on each taxonomic group were assembled at the workshop
to develop rapid risk assessment and management templates for each of the non-native species either
present or potentially present in the County. Upon completion of the templates assessed for each taxonomic
group, all attendees conferred to build consensus on the management priorities for the NCCP area.
U.S. Forest Service
■ Rainbow Trout Removal, South Fork Big Rock Creek, Angeles National Forest, California. In 2016, Mr. Stewart
worked with Angeles National Forest staff to remove introduced trout from the South Fork of Big Rock Creek
in the San Gabriel Mountain portion of the Angeles National Forest. The site is one of only three remaining
with viable populations of mountain yellow -legged frog in the San Gabriel Mountains. The frogs at this site
are confined to a small tributary off the South Fork where no trout are present. The team took advantage of
the drought condition to complete the trout removal project when water levels were at a historic low.
Removal of trout from the South Fork opened more than a mile of suitable habitat for mountain yellow -
legged frog dispersal.
Certifications/Training
■ California Department of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Collecting Permit (5-200520004) allowing relocation and
translocation of Santa Ana sucker; relocation of Santa Ana speckled dace, arroyo chub, rainbow trout, arroyo
toad, red -legged frog, and species of special concern; and removal of invasive species.
■ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service -approved Biologist qualified to relocate and translocate Santa Ana sucker
(Biological Opinion pending)
■ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service -approved Biologist qualified to handle arroyo toad (Biological Opinions 1-6-05-
F-1688.6 and FWS-10B0117-10F0215).
■ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service -approved Biologist qualified to handle California red -legged frog (Biological
Opinion 1-6-OS-F-1688.6).
■ Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) Practitioner — California Department of Fish and
Wildlife Trained in all College of Bioassessment Courses, 2013, 2015, and 2016).
■ Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Safety Certified Contractor, 2019
■ California Tiger Salamander Terrestrial Ecology Workshop, Laguna De Santa Rosa Foundation, 2016
■ Workshop on the Biology and Management of the California Red -legged Frog, Alameda County Resource
Conservation District, 2014
■ Sparrows of North America Identification with Sylvia Gallagher, Sea and Sage Audubon Society, 2007
■ Blunt -nosed Leopard Lizard Identification and Survey Workshop, Wildlife Society, 2007
■ Mojave Ground Squirrel Monitoring and Handling, Wildlife Society, 2007
■ Advanced Shorebird Identification with Sylvia Gallagher, Sea and Sage Audubon Society, 2005/2006
■ Beginning Shorebird Identification with Sylvia Gallagher, Sea and Sage Audubon Society, 2005
■ Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Workshop, Southern Sierra Research Station, 2005
■ Advanced Birding Observation Skills with Sylvia Gallagher, Sea & Sage Audubon, 2004
■ Desert Tortoise Council's Surveying, Monitoring and Handling Workshop, 2004
■ Identification and Ecology of Sensitive Amphibians and Reptiles of Southern California, Wildlife Society
Western Section, 2003
Sam C. Stewart IV, page 7
■ Birds of the Western Mountains Auditory Identification with Sylvia Gallagher, Sea & Sage Audubon, 2001 and
2004
■ Warblers of North America Visual Identification with Sylvia Gallagher, Sea & Sage Audubon, 2003
■ Raptor Identification with William Clark, Sea & Sage Audubon, 2001
■ Birds of the Western Mountains Visual Identification with Sylvia Gallagher, Sea & Sage Audubon, 2001
■ Birds of Southern California Auditory Identification with Sylvia Gallagher, Sea & Sage Audubon, 2000
■ Reptiles and Amphibians of the Joshua Tree National Park, UCR Extension, 2000
■ Birds of Southern California Visual Identification with Sylvia Gallagher, Sea & Sage Audubon, 1999
Memberships/Affiliations
■ Partners for Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC)
■ California/Nevada Amphibian Populations Task Force
■ Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles
■ American Fisheries Society
■ The Wildlife Society — Western Section
Publications
Hitchcock, C; Gallegos, E; Backlin, A; ...Stewart IV, S; et al. Range -wide Persistence of the Endangered Arroyo Toad
(Anoxyrus colifornicus) for 20+ Years Following a General Warming Trend and Prolonged Drought. Ecology
and Evolution - Manuscript ID ECE-2021-09-01583
Nguyen-Phuc B-Q, Demetropoulos C, Stewart S, et al. Nutritional physiology of the Santa Ana sucker (Cotostomus
sontoonoe): A threatened freshwater fish endemic to Southern California. Acto Zoologico. 2020;00:1-12.
http://doi.org/10.1111/azo.12320
Pauly, G.B., M.C. Shaulsky, A.J. Barley, S. Kennedy -Gold, S. Stewart, S. Keeney, R.C. Thompson. Rediscovered
Native or Expanding Invasive? Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Leopard Frogs from
Southeastern California. Copeia, 108(2):299-308 (2020). https:Hdoi.org/10.1643/CH-19-222
SPECIES
SURVEY
MONITORING
#OBSERVATIONS
#HANDLED
Pertinent Training/Experience
HOURS
HOURS
Santa Ana sucker
1,200+
600+
20,000+
16,000+
• Surveyed multiple years in the field w/ species expert Jonathan Baskin for soft -bottomed stormwater
channel maintenance throughout Los Angeles County and the Big Tujunga Seismic Retrofit in the ANF
(LACDPW, 2010-2016);
• USFWS safety certified for backpack and boat electrofishing.
• Co-authored a published journal article on Santa Ana sucker feeding physiology.
• Lead fisheries biologist for the San Gabriel Reservoir sediment removal project (LACDPW 2021-2022).
• Performed 1st official agency sanctioned translocation of the species in 2022.
• Performed focused electrofishing surveys and surface water ambient monitoring program rapid
bioassessment of occupied habitat for the Santa Ana River Mainstem Project (Army Corps of Engineers,
2016-2019)
Unarmored
400+
200+
500+
200+
• Surveyed multiple years in Santa Clara River watershed w/ species experts Jonathan Baskin and Thomas
threespine
Haglund for soft -bottomed stormwater channel maintenance in the Santa Clara River and tributaries
stickleback
Ballona and San Francisquito Creeks (2001-2016).
• Performed focused netting surveys and habitat modeling for Valencia Water Reclamation Plant
maintenance and operation (Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, 2009).
• Performed emergency translocations during surveys in drought conditions (Magic Mountain Parkway
2014).
• Performed focused surveys and habitat modeling for the Santa Clara River Mitigation Bank project (Jericho
Systems, 2016-2017).
• Performed focused surveys, emergency relocations, and water quality monitoring for the Castaic Conduit
Project (Los Angeles County Flood Control District, 2018-2019).
• Performed focused surveys for the San Francisquito Creek Restoration project, ANF (USFS, 2019-2020).
Santa Ana
1,200+
600+
20,000+
15,000+
• Surveyed multiple years in the field w/ species expert Jonathan Baskin for soft -bottomed stormwater
speckled dace
channel maintenance throughout Los Angeles County and the Big Tujunga Seismic Retrofit in the ANF
(LACDPW, 2010-2016);
• USFWS safety certified for backpack and boat electrofishing.
• Lead fisheries biologist for the San Gabriel Reservoir sediment removal project (LACDPW 2021-2022).
• Performed focused electrofishing surveys and surface water ambient monitoring program rapid
bioassessment of occupied habitat for the Santa Ana River Mainstem Project (Army Corps of Engineers,
2016-2019)
Arroyo chub
1,200+
600+
8,000+
6,000+
• Surveyed multiple years in the field w/ species expert Jonathan Baskin for soft -bottomed stormwater
channel maintenance throughout Los Angeles County and the Big Tujunga Seismic Retrofit in the ANF
(LACDPW, 2010-2016);
• USFWS safety certified for backpack and boat electrofishing.
• Lead fisheries biologist for the San Gabriel Reservoir sediment removal project (LACDPW 2021-2022).
• Performed focused electrofishing surveys and surface water ambient monitoring program rapid
bioassessment of occupied habitat for the Santa Ana River Mainstem Project (Army Corps of Engineers,
2016-2019)
Desert pupfish
80
50
500+
100
• Performed live -trapping surveys in San Felipe Creek with CDFW biologist Sharon Keeney
• Performed snorkel surveys in San Felipe Creek and recorded footage of the Dos Palmas Preserve
population
Coast range
300+
200+
100+
50+
• Performed focused and preconstruction surveys in occupied habitat and documented new records in
newt
Orange, San Bernardino, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties.
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Western
250+
300+
5,000+
2,000+
• Performed focused surveys, designed and monitored the construction of relocation ponds, relocated
spadefoot toad
larvae, and performed short + long-term monitoring of relocated larvae, juveniles, and adults.
• Projects: Plum Canyon (Suncal, 2002-2003); Tesoro Del Valle (Evans Collins, 2005-2006); Northlake Specific
Plan (Suncal, 2005, 2009); Whittaker Bermite Soil Reclamation (Camp, Dresser & McKee, 2009-2012); Bee
Canyon Landfill (Orange County Waste & Recycling, 2013); Tapia Ranch (Toll Bros, 2003-2005, 2011, 2015);
Simi Valley Landfill & Recycling Center (Waste Management, 2015-2016);
Arroyo toad
1,400+
3,000+
300+
200+
• Managed two distinct 5+ year population studies in Los Angeles and Orange counties and approved as a
handler under both USFWS biological opinions.
• Handled and recorded data on hundreds of toads encountered during surveys.
• Lead surveyor for TRTP in the ANF and personally handled arroyo toad during relocation from work areas.
• Co-authored a published journal article on arroyo toad range -wide status.
• Projects: Ortega Hwy Safety Improvements (Caltrans, 2007-2012); Centennial Specific Plan (Tejon Ranch,
2007-2012); Foothill Transportation Corridor (Transportation Corridor Authority, 2013-2014); TRTP (SCE,
2010-2016); Soft -Bottomed Channel Surveys (LACDPW, 2000-2016); Magic Mtn Bank Stabilization (Six
Flags, 2015-2016); North South Pipeline (SoCal Gas, 2015-2016); SoCal Range -wide Habitat Assessments
(SCE, 2018); Littlerock Reservoir (Palmdale Water District, 2017-2018);
Yosemite toad
400+
1000+
75+
0
• Lead monitor for the Line Creek project in Huntington Lake in 2020 and 2021.
• Performed focused surveys for the Tioga Lake Dam Outlet project, INF (SCE, 2016);
• Performed preconstruction surveys and monitoring for Hazard Tree Removal in the Sierra and Sequoia
National Forests (SCE, 2020-2021)
• SNF-trained and approved surveyor and monitor (May 2022).
California red-
700+
1,500+
450+
200+
• Managed a four-year population study in the ANF, expanding the known extent of the Aliso Cyn
legged frog,
population.
• Performed multiple years of egg mass and pit -tagging surveys with USGS in the Aliso Cyn, San Francisquito
Cyn, and Las Virgenes Creek populations.
• Attended the 2014 ACRCD workshop on the biology and management of California red -legged frog
• Projects: Aliso Cyn (TRIP, 2012-2016), Beartrap and Aliso Creeks (Rio Hondo- Saugus Transmission Line
Removal Project, 2014); Arrastre, Gleason, Moody and Mill Creeks (Adelanto Toluca Transmission Line,
LADWP, 2017); Gaviota Creek, Santa Barbara County (SCE, CWA 1087, 2018); Aliso, San Francisquito and
Las Virgenes Creeks (USGS, 2014, 2016 and 2019); San Francisquito Creek (LADWP, 2017-2018; USFS,
2018-2019); Las Virgenes Creek (Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, 2018; Los Angeles Dept of Public
Works, 2022)
Mountain
300+
100+
175
50
• Performed multiple years of egg mass and pit -tagging surveys with USGS in ANF (USFS 2012, 2015, 2016, &
yellow -legged
2017).
frog
• Recorded individuals during focused surveys in City Creek, SBNF (San Bernardino ).
Sierra yellow-
100+
400+
150
0
• Performed focused surveys for the Tioga Lake Dam Outlet project, INF (SCE, 2016).
legged frog
• Performed pre -construction surveys and monitoring for the Hazard Tree Removal project in the Sierra and
Sequoia National Forests (SCE, 2020-2021) and Line Creek Transmission Upgrades, Sierra NF (SCE, 2021-
2022)
Desert tortoise
500+
400+
12
3
• Completed the 2004 Desert Tortoise Council's Surveying, Monitoring and Handling Workshop.
• Performed focused surveys in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts, as well as the Whitewater River and
Coachella Valley.
• Performed monitoring at the Mesa Wind Farm and on TRTP and Devers Palo Verde projects
Sam C. Stewart IV, page 10
• Projects: Fort Irwin Expansion (1998-2000); Apple Valley Road Widening and North Extension Projects
(2003-2006); Adelanto 500-acre Commercial Development (AMB, 2006-2008); Victorville 92-acre
Subdivision (Providence Residential, 2004-2009); Beacon Photovoltaic (LADWP, 2014-2015); Lucerne
Valley Mine Restoration (OMYA, 2018)
Western pond
300+
150+
100+
35
• Performed focused visual, snorkeling and live -trapping surveys in occupied habitats in Los Angeles County,
turtle
Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Kern, Fresno, and Monterey
counties.
• Performed relocation of turtles from below San Gabriel Reservoir to Upper West Fork above Cogswell
• Performed surveys, collected physical data, and Monitored construction activities in occupied habitat for
TRTP
• Projects: San Gabriel River Sediment Removal Project (LACODPW, 1998-1999); Big Tujunga Dam Seismic
Retrofit, 2012-2013); Foothill Transportation Corridor (Transportation Corridor Authority, 2013-2014);
Arroyo Seco Project (Pasadena Water & Power, 2014-2015); Soft -bottomed channel maintenance
(LACDPW, 2010-2016); TRTP Focused Surveys in ANF, Diamondbar, and Whittier Narrows (SCE, 2012-
2016)
Coachella Valley
350+
400+
40+
1
• Performed focused surveys throughout western and central Coachella Valley, documenting multiple
fringe -toed lizard
records.
• Monitored lizard activity in occupied habitat during construction activities.
• Projects: Rio Vista Village (Burnett Companies, 2001); Palm Springs Village West (City of Palm Springs,
2001-2002); Mirasera Subdivision (Davila Group, 2004-2009); Devers Palo Verde #2 Transmission Line
(SCE, 2012-2013); Coachella Valley Trails Development Project (CVAG, 2018);
Legless lizard
200+
300+
120+
80
• Performed focused raking surveys at multiple project sites in northern Los Angeles and central Riverside
counties recording several new CNDDB records.
• Relocated lizards from project impact footprints during preconstruction surveys and construction
monitoring.
Two -striped
300+
200+
100+
50+
• Performed focused and preconstruction surveys in occupied habitat and documented new records in
garter snake
Orange, San Bernardino, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties.
• Incidentally observed during focused surveys for other aquatic species.
• Relocated from harm's way during construction monitoring.
Southern rubber
100+
200+
12
0
• Performed focused surveys and monitoring in SBNF.
boa
• Projects: Moon Camp Biological Technical Report Focused Surveys (County of San Bernardino, 2001-2004);
Rim Forest Storm Drain Improvements (San Bernardino County Public Works, 2017); Arrowhead
Vegetation Management Line Clearing Surveys (SCE, 2020); Canal 33kv (SCE, 2021);
California
100+
300+
30+
0
• Performed preconstruction surveys and monitoring of occupied habitat in Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura
gnatcatcher
and Riverside counties.
Least Bell's vireo
200+
300+
75+
0
• Performed preconstruction surveys and monitoring of occupied habitat in soft -bottomed channels and
basins Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura and Riverside counties.
Southwestern
200+
300+
50+
0
• Performed preconstruction surveys and monitoring of occupied habitat in soft -bottomed channels and
willow flycatcher
basins Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura and Riverside counties.
• Attended the Southern Sierra Research Station southwestern willow flycatcher workshop in 2005.
• Detected breeding pairs during surveys and monitoring in Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange and Kern counties.
• Projects: Soft -bottomed channel maintenance (LACDPW, 2010-2016); San Francisquito Power Plant 1
(LADWP, 2017-2019); Canal 33kv (SCE, 2021);
Sam C. Stewart IV, page 11
Burrowing owl
500+
500+
75+
0
• Performed focused surveys with positive results in Los Angeles, Ventura, Riverside, San Bernardino, and
Kern counties.
• Monitored occupied nesting burrows in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
• Performed passive relocation in Los Angeles and Riverside counties.
• Projects: 1-215/SR-74 Interchange (Caltrans, 2001); I-15/California Oaks Interchange (Caltrans, 2000-2001);
Apple Valley Road Widening and North Extension (2003-2006); Coachella 96-acre Subdivision (Westmount,
2004); New Model Colony (RJM Group, 2006-2007); Victorville 92-acre Subdivision (Providence
Residential, 2004-2009); Mirasera 186-acre Subdivision (Davila Group, 2004-2009); Centennial Specific
Plan (2007-2012); TRTP (2010-2016); Antelope Big Sky Ranch (S Power, 2017); Cantua Creek Solar Farm (S
Power, 2017); Antelope 66 (SCE, 2018); Antelope Triangle (SCE, 2018); Barren Ridge (LADWP, 2016-2018);
Coachella Valley Trails Development Project (CVAG, 2018)
California
250+
100+
15
0
Performed focused surveys and preconstruction surveys in ANF, LPNF, Sequoia and Sierra National Forests
spotted owl
• Performed active nest monitoring in ANF and SBNF
• Documented mortality in SBNF
• Projects: TRTP (SCE, 2010-2016); Arrowhead Vegetation Management Line Clearing Surveys (SCE, 2020);
Hazard Tree Removal, Sierra and Sequoia National Forests (SCE, 2020-2022); Line Creek Transmission
Upgrades, Sierra NF (SCE, 2020-2022)
Swainson's hawk
250+
100+
12
0
• Performed focused surveys and monitoring of occupied habitat in Los Angeles, Ventura and Kern counties.
• Observed nesting pair during raptor identification workshop with Bill Clark (2001)
• Monitored active nests in Antelope Valley.
• Projects: Centennial Specific Plan (2007-2012); Cantua Creek Solar Farm (S Power, 2017); Antelope Big Sky
Ranch (S Power, 2017); Antelope 66 (SCE, 2018); Antelope Triangle (SCE, 2018); Barren Ridge (LADWP,
2016-2018); Lancaster West Antelope Dry Ranch B Solar Project (S Power, 2016-2018); Central Antelope
Dry Ranch B Solar (S Power, 2017-2019);
Bald eagle
200+
300
26
0
• Performed focuses surveys and nest monitoring for the Moon Camp Biological Technical Report Focused
Surveys (County of San Bernardino, 2001-2004); SCE Catalina Island Pole Brushing Preconstruction Surveys
and Monitoring (SCE 2020-2021); Two -Harbors Pipeline (SCE 2020); Line Creek Transmission Upgrades,
Sierra NF (SCE, 2021-2022); and the San Gabriel Reservoir Sediment Removal Project (LACDPW, 2021-
2022)
Osprey
100+
50+
14
0
• Performed preconstruction surveys and nest monitoring for the Catalina Island Pole Brushing project (SCE,
2020-2021); Catalina Island Two -Harbors Pipeline project (SCE, 2020); and the Line Creek Transmission
Upgrade project, Sierra NF (SCE, 2021-2022)
Steven's
100+
200+
5 direct
0
• Performed focused burrow and preconstruction surveys and monitoring of occupied habitat in Riverside
kangaroo rat
observations
and San Bernardino counties for the 1-215/SR-74 Interchange (Caltrans, 2001); I-15/California Oaks
30+ occupied
Interchange (Caltrans, 2000-2001); New Model Colony project (RJM Group, 2006-2007); Canal 33kv (SCE,
burrows
2021);
flagged
San Bernardino
100+
200+
6 direct
0
• Performed focused burrow and preconstruction surveys and monitoring of occupied habitat in Riverside
kangaroo rat
observations
and San Bernardino counties.
40+ occupied
• 1-215/SR-74 Interchange (Caltrans, 2001); I-15/California Oaks Interchange (Caltrans, 2000-2001); New
burrows
Model Colony (RJM Group, 2006-2007); Canal 33kv (SCE, 2021);
flagged
Sam C. Stewart IV, page 12
Mohave ground
100+
200+
22
6
• Completed the 2007 Wildlife Society Mohave Ground Squirrel Monitoring and Handling workshop.
squirrel
• Assisted permitted biologists with focused surveys, handling and collecting data on individuals captured
• Projects: Apple Valley Road Widening and North Extension Projects (Town of Apple Valley, 2003-2006);
Adelanto 500-acre Commercial Development (AMB, 2006-2008); Providence Residential 92-acre
Subdivision (2004-2009); Beacon Photovoltaic (LADWP, 2014-2015); Antelope 66 (SCE, 2018); Antelope
Triangle (SCE, 2018);
Sierra marten
150
200
5
0
• Performed preconstruction surveys and monitoring for the Line Creek project in Huntington Lake, Sierra
National Forest (SCE 2020-2021), Hazard Tree Removal in the Sierra and Sequoia National Forests (SCE,
2020-2021), and Deteriorated Pole Replacement in the Sierra National Forest (SCE 2019-2021).
Fisher
150
200
2
0
• Performed preconstruction surveys and monitoring for the Line Creek project in Huntington Lake, Sierra
National Forest (SCE 2020-2021), Hazard Tree Removal in the Sierra and Sequoia National Forests (SCE,
2020-2021), and Deteriorated Pole Replacement in the Sierra National Forest (SCE 2019-2021).
Desert kit fox
100+
730+
22
0
• Performed focused surveys on solar project sites in Antelope Valley.
• Monitored active natal burrows with visual surveys, endoscopic camera, and surface -mounted motion -
activated video.
• Projects: Beacon Photovoltaic (LADWP, 2014-2015); Antelope Big Sky Ranch (S Power, 2017); Lancaster
West Antelope Dry Ranch B Solar Project (S Power, 2016-2018); Central Antelope Dry Ranch B (2017-
2019);
Santa Catalina
300+
50
22
0
• Performed preconstruction surveys for pole brushing across the entire island in 2020 and 2021,
Island fox
documenting every Catalina Island fox observation.
• Monitored pole brushing at poles with confirmed presence of fox burrows.
• Projects: Catalina Island Pole Brushing Preconstruction Surveys and Monitoring (SCE, 2020-2021); Two -
Harbors Pipeline (SCE, 2020);
San Diego desert
300+
300+
40
15
Performed preconstruction surveys, mapping and passive relocation of occupied woodrat middens.
woodrat
• Monitored construction activities to ensure avoidance of woodrat middens
• Projects: Pala Mine (Vulcan Materials, 2000); TRTP (SCE, 2010-2016); San Gabriel Reservoir Sediment
Removal Project (LACDPW, 2021-2022);
Sensitive bats
150+
80
100+
12
• Performed multiple years of surveys and monitoring in the ANF for TRIP.
(pallid bat,
• Performed roost inspection, night vision visual and anabat passive detection surveys at multiple project
Townsend's big-
sites in Orange and Los Angeles counties.
eared bat, hoary
• Assisted with mist net surveys in San Bernardino County
bat)
• Detected multiple pallid bat, Townsend's big -eared bat, and hoary bat roosts during surveys.
CJ R10MONITORING
BRIAN KARPMAN
Wildlife Biologist
(714) 454 7784
Coachkarps@icloud.com
Summary of Qualifications
Mr. Karpman has over 20 years of experience in wildlife surveys, construction monitoring, cowbird trapping,
and vegetation mapping. Mr. Karpman has conducted numerous surveys for threatened/endangered wildlife
and sensitive bird species including the California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica) and the
least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus). He has also assisted in the preparation and implementation of
mitigation plans, habitat revegetation and restoration plans. He has a thorough knowledge of the flora and
fauna of southern California acquired from coursework, numerous workshops and seminars, and through
biological and botanical surveys conducted in Orange, Riverside, San Diego, Ventura, Kern, San
Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
BS in Chemistry, University of California Irvine, 1998
Plant Family Identification, CSU Fullerton, 2002 N ne.
Birding by Ear Workshop — Sea and Sage Audubon Society, 2001
Scientific Collector's Permit (No SC- 006578), California Department of Fish and Game Expiration
8/2/2021. Allows for collection of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians for the purposes of
identification and documentation for CEQA/NEPA studies. Salvage of birds must follow individuals
Section 10(a) permit.
10(a) l(a) permit (TE-01768B-1), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Expiration 9/2020. The current
permit authorizes take for the coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica) in
conjunction with surveys and monitoring activities for the purpose of enhancing their survival throughout
the range of the species.
Willow Flycatcher Workshop, Southern Sierra Research Station 2006
Yellow -billed Cuckoo Workshop, Southern Sierra Research Station June 27 & 28, 2013
Introduction to Surveying, Monitoring and Handling Techniques Workshop for the Desert Tortoise
November 7-8th 2012
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
LEAST BELL VIREO
French Valley Least Bell's Vireo Surveys, Murrieta- Riverside County — Jericho Systems 2018.
Conducted presence/absence survey of the least Bell's vireo in the city of Murrieta, Riverside County.
Documented 2 breeding pairs were observed.
CWA 16 Riverside Transmission Reliability Project Jurupa Valley SSS -Southern California Edison,
Mira Loma, Riverside County, California June 8th 2016. Conducted Least Bells vireo surveys along the
Santa Ana river adjacent to Goose Creek golf course in Mira Loma and extending six miles to the east up
the Santa Anna river.
P-1045 Potable Water Pipeline, Camp Pendelton-San Diego County- Kidd Consulting 412011-0612015.
Conducted presence/absence survey for the least Bell's vireo. Responsibilities included documentation of
the location and status of all individuals' and breeding pairs. Assessing the impacts due to construction
activity and establishing and monitoring buffers around nest locations.
P-1048 Electrical Upgrades, Camp Pendelton-San Diego County- Kidd Consulting 4/2011-06/2015.
Conducted presence/absence survey for the least Bell's vireo. Responsibilities included documentation of
the location and status of all individuals' and breeding pairs. Assessing the impacts due to construction
activity and establishing and monitoring buffers around nest locations.
P1094 Electrical Distribution-MCB Camp Pendleton -San Diego County- Kidd Consulting 4/2012 —
06/2016. Conducted protocol surveys for the least Bell's vireo in accordance with base regulations prior to
construction. Responsibilities included documentation of the location and status of all individuals' and
breeding pairs. Assessing the impacts due to construction activity and establishing and monitoring buffers
around nest locations.
P1093 Communication Upgrades MCBCP Communication system, Camp Pendleton -San Diego
County -Kidd Consulting 4/2012 — 06/2015. Conducted protocol surveys for the least Bell's vireo in
accordance with base regulations prior to construction. Responsibilities included documentation of the
location and status of all individuals' and breeding pairs. Assessing the impacts due to construction activity
and establishing and monitoring buffers around nest locations.
Least Bell's Vireo Surveys PA39 4/2009-8/2012 — The Irvine Company. Conducted presence/absence
and nest monitoring survey of the least Bell's vireo at Planning Areas 39 in Orange County.
Responsibilities included a weekly survey for the species in riparian habitat from April to August,
documentation of the location of and status of 7 breeding pairs, and removal of Brown -headed cowbird
eggs/chicks.
Least Bell's Vireo Surveys at PA6 — The Irvine Company, 2009-2012. Conducted breeding survey of the
least Bell's vireo at Planning Areas 6 in Orange County. Responsibilities included weekly surveying for
the species in riparian habitat from April to August, documentation of the location of and status of 8+
breeding pairs, and removal of Brown -headed cowbird eggs/chicks.
Santa Ana River Interceptor (SARI) line, Riverside County- Santa Ana Watershed Project
Authority. 4/2011-8/2011 Conducted weekly presence/absence and nest monitoring survey of the least
Bell's vireo at Prado Basin in Riverside County. Responsibilities included documentation of the location
and status of all breeding pairs, removal of Brown -headed cowbird and assessment of impacts due to
construction activity. Monitored over 50 pairs of least Bell's vireo.
Least Bell's Vireo and California Gnatcatcher Surveys — Rox Consulting - Conducted a
presence/absence and breeding survey of the least Bell's vireo and the California Gnatcatcher at Willow
Springs Ranch, in Riverside County. Responsibilities included surveying for both species in
riparian/coastal sage scrub habitat, documentation of the location of and status of all breeding pairs.
Conducted independent presence/absence surveys for least Bell's vireo and California gnatcatcher. Nests
of least Bell's vireo observed under direct supervision of Paul Galvin.
Least Bell's Vireo Construction Monitoring Surveys at PA6 in 2005 — The Irvine Company.
Conducted twice weekly presence/absence surveys for least Bell's vireo from March 15 through August 15,
2005, as per USFWS and CDFG direction, at habitat directly adjacent construction site. Conducted
independent presence/absence surveys for least Bell's vireo. Nests of least Bell's vireo observed under
direct supervision of Paul Galvin.
Least Bell's Vireo and California Gnatcatcher Surveys PA 18 and PA39, 2004-200-- The Irvine
Company. Conducted a presence/absence and breeding survey of the least Bell's vireo and the California
Gnatcatcher at Planning Areas 18 and 39, in Orange County. Responsibilities included documentation of
the location of and status of all breeding pairs. Nests of least Bell's vireo and California gnatcatcher
observed under direct supervision of Paul Galvin. Least Bell's vireo surveys in 2004 and 2005, California
gnatcatcher surveys in 2004 only.
Shady Canyon Golf Course June 21, 2001 through August 24, 2001 — The Irvine Company:
Participated in least Bell's vireos presence/absence surveys once a week for four hours a day in all suitable
habitat within the project area. One pair of least Bell's vireos was observed foraging in an area of riparian
habitat on July 9, 2001. The pair was using riparian habitat within the project area as well as habitat
adjacent to it. I accompanied a permitted nest -monitoring biologist to find the nest and monitor the pair
once a week for the rest of the season. 12 hrs was spent with the nest -monitoring biologist.
Shady Canyon Golf Course Irvine, California (2000-2001) — The Irvine Company: Conducted
presence/absence surveys of the riparian habitats within the boundaries of the golf course for least Bell's
vireos (Vireo bellii pusillus). Once the presence of the least Bell's vireos (Vireo bellii pusillus) was
confirmed several surveys were conducted with Biologist Adrian Wolf to determine if the pair was nesting.
Conducted many surveys for nesting birds prior to work within sensitive habitat between March 15 to July
15, 2000-2001. Located non-native plant species within the project boundaries for removal.
CALIFORNIA GNATCATCHER
P-1045 Potable Water Pipeline, Camp Pendelton-San Diego County- Kidd Consulting 412011-0612015.
Conducted presence/absence survey for the California gnatcatcher. Responsibilities included
documentation of the location and status of all individuals' and breeding pairs. Assessing the impacts due
to construction activity and establishing and monitoring buffers around nest locations.
P-1048 Electrical Upgrades, Camp Pendelton-San Diego County- Kidd Consulting 412011-0612015.
Conducted presence/absence survey for the California gnatcatcher. Responsibilities included
documentation of the location and status of all individuals' and breeding pairs. Assessing the impacts due
to construction activity and establishing and monitoring buffers around nest locations.
P1094 Electrical Distribution-MCB Camp Pendleton -San Diego County- Kidd Consulting 4/2012 —
06/2016. Conducted protocol surveys for the California gnatcatcher in accordance with base regulations
prior to construction. Responsibilities included documentation of the location and status of all individuals'
and breeding pairs. Assessing the impacts due to construction activity and establishing and monitoring
buffers around nest locations.
P1093 Communication Upgrades MCBCP Communication system, Camp Pendleton -San Diego
County -Kidd Consulting 4/2012 — 06/2015. Conducted protocol surveys for the California gnatcatcher in
accordance with base regulations prior to construction. Responsibilities included documentation of the
location and status of all individuals' and breeding pairs. Assessing the impacts due to construction activity
and establishing and monitoring buffers around nest locations.
Biological Resource Assessment for Hidden Ranch Pacific, Riverside County — Rox Consulting
Services: Conducted focused surveys for California gnatcatcher and least Bell's vireo. Responsibilities
included surveying for both species in riparian/coastal sage scrub habitat, documentation of the location of
and status of all breeding pairs.
Upper Chiquita Canyon Conservation Easement Resource Management Plan and Biological
Resource Monitoring - Transportation Corridor Authority (TCA) of Orange County: Member of a team
that conducted California gnatcatcher surveys at the 1,200-acre Chiquita Canyon Conservation Easement.
Conducted independent presence/absence surveys for California gnatcatcher. Nests of California
gnatcatcher observed under direct supervision of Paul Galvin.
Focused California gnatcatcher and cactus wren survey at UC Natural Preserve - University of
California at Irvine: Team member. Conducting a focused California gnatcatcher and cactus wren survey
at the UCI Natural Preserve and at restoration sites at the San Joaquin Marsh. All bird locations were
mapped on aerial maps and breeding status was determined. Conducted independent presence/absence
surveys for California gnatcatcher. Nests of California gnatcatcher observed under direct supervision of
Paul Galvin.
California Gnatcatcher Surveys -2004 Wildomar (Riverside County)— Rox Consulting - Conducted a
presence/absence and breeding survey of the California Gnatcatcher at Wildomar, in Riverside County.
Responsibilities included surveying in coastal sage scrub habitat, documentation of the location of and
status of six breeding pairs.
Laidlaw Switching Station, Coyote Canyon Landfill November 19, 2000 - December 27, 2001 — The
Irvine Company: For a total of 35 hrs I observed California gnatcatchers within the project area over a
period of several weeks. Five pairs of gnatcatchers were observed in this area of coastal sage scrub habitat.
Several of the birds were banded and the bands were recorded. Territories and breeding status were
recorded as well.
Shady Canyon Golf Course June 16, 2001 — The Irvine Company: Participated in California
gnatcatcher presence/absence surveys with Dana Kamada using taped gnatcatcher vocalizations in Irvine,
which borders NCCP. No pairs of gnatcatchers were observed in this area of coastal sage scrub habitat.
Turtle Ridge Pre -construction Gnatcatcher Survey June 20, 2001 — The Irvine Company:
Participated in California gnatcatcher presence/absence surveys with Dana Kamada using taped gnatcatcher
vocalizations in Irvine, which borders NCCP. Several pairs of gnatcatchers were observed in this area of
coastal sage scrub habitat.
Siphon Reservoir July 13, 18, and 20, 2001: Assisted Dana Kamada in California gnatcatcher banding
project using taped gnatcatcher vocalizations and mist nets. Approximately twenty-six gnatcatchers were
banded in all by Dana Kamada.
SJIITC Gnatcatcher Nest Monitoring and Banding Project: Participated in California gnatcatcher nest
monitoring and banding project. Several nests were checked for chicks that were old enough to band.
Chicks were banded By Dana Kamada.
PA 17 IRWD Zone 3 and 4 Reservoir Gnatcatcher Survey February 21, 2002 — Irvine Ranch Water
District: Participated in California gnatcatcher presence /absence survey. Several pairs were observed in
the project. The monitoring biologist was Spencer Langdon.
University of California, Irvine (Research) January 30, 1999 through February 24, 1999: Over a three-
week period, I observed California gnatcatchers in the reserve of the University of California, Irvine. I
recorded band colors and familiarized myself with the territory of the pairs' area of gnatcatchers in this area
of coastal sage scrub habitat. 20 hrs were spent watching gnatcatchers.
Shady Canyon Topsoil Salvage — The Nature Conservancy: Conducted focused California gnatcatcher
and cactus wren surveys and monitored salvage operations for the Nature Conservancy during topsoil
salvage operations at Shady Canyon.
YELLOW BILLED CUCKOO
Breeding Biology and Population Dynamics of Yellow -billed Cuckoos, Southern Sierra Research
Station -Weldon, California. Contacted John Stanek and Jenna Stanek at the SSRS to volunteer to be part
of a team for Yellow Billed Cuckoo protocol surveys. Volunteered over a span of three years spent several
days each year participating in the survey efforts to detect Cuckoos under their supervision.
July 5th-6th 2015 Conducted protocol surveys on the fifth and sixth of July. A few cuckoos were detected.
July 7th 2015 John Stanek took us into the field to attempt to mist net and band some cuckoos. The cuckoos
were in the area but were unable to be drawn into the net. Later that day wee observed a Cuckoo nest that
Jenna had found 25 feet above the ground.
July 14th-18th 2014 Conducted a nest search with Jenna Stanek early in the morning the first day. After we
conducted freelance surveys without vocalizations to potentially detect other individuals/breeding pairs.
Conducted four days of protocol surveys with John Stanek's survey team for the rest of the week.
July 161h-181h 2013 Conducted protocol surveys for the Yellow Billed Cuckoo.
July 23`'d-25th 2013 Conducted protocol surveys for the Yellow Billed Cuckoo. After the protocol
WILLOW FLYCATCHER
CWA 16 Riverside Transmission Reliability Project Jurupa Valley SSS -Southern California Edison,
Mira Loma, Riverside County, California June 8th 2016. Participated in a Willow Flycatcher survey
with permitted biologist Jon Feenstra. Six willow flycatchers were observed along the Santa Ana river
adjacent to Goose Creek golf course in Mira Loma. The individuals were present during the entire survey. 5
hours of observation.
Breeding Biology and Population Dynamics of Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, Southern Sierra
Research Station -Weldon, California.
Contacted Mary Whitfield at the SSRS to observe flycatchers. Spent several days observing willow
flycatchers under her supervision.
June 19th 2012 7 am 0%cc wind 5-9 mph 75F I was in turtle section observing a single male for 3 hours.
He was banded. Left leg blue, right leg white over yellow. UTM 0380598 3948768. I also observed a pair
in tanager section for 4 hours. UTM 0381463 3948556. The male had a triple band on his right leg, nothing
observable on the left. The females left leg had white over red, right leg had blue. From a distance I
observed the pair approaching what I thought was their nest location. Marry later informed me that she
believed it was their nest location but was abandoned because of strong winds.
June 20th 2012 6:30 am 0%cc wind 1-3 mph 58F. I spent the day with the driveway bird and a second
male. Both birds I was not able to observe any bands.
June 21' 2012 6:30 am 0%cc wind 1-4 mph 55F. Spent the day with the ditch male and the ash tree male.
The ditch male was banded. Right leg green, left leg yellow over blue.
July 4th 2012 6:00 am 2%cc wind 0-1 mph 51 F. Spent the day with the headquarters bird. This one liked
to move around a lot. The male was banded. Right leg purple, left leg metallic.
July 5th 2012 6:30 am 4%cc wind 1-3-1 mph 53 F. Spent the day with the headquarters bird again. The
male was banded. Right leg purple, left leg metallic.
Irvine Ca, Agua Chinon June 8th and 15th 2012. While preforming nest monitoring for the least Bell's
vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in Agua Chinon a willow flycatcher was detected using the habitat. The
individual was present during the duration of the survey. Permitted biologist Jon Feenstra was present
during the survey. 4 hours of observation.
BURROWING OWL
Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project (TRTP)-Southern California Edison, Los Angeles
County, California: Conducting focused burrowing owl surveys along several miles of the right of way.
Possible nesting locations were marked for avoidance. Monitored work crews adjacent to nesting pairs to
ensure compliance with environmental constraints.
Burrowing owl surveys for Falcon Ridge- Southern California Edison, San Bernardino County,
California 2010: Conducting focused burrowing owl surveys for a period of two months for a future power
line project in San Bernardino County. The area covered over 15 linear miles of right of way.
Burrowing owl surveys for Hemet Commercial, Riverside County — Rox Consulting Services:
Conducting a focused burrowing owl and general wildlife surveys for the 45-acre Hemet site in western
Riverside County. One pair of owls was documented onsite. Other wildlife present were mapped.
Burrowing owl surveys for Palm Springs Site, Riverside County — Rox Consulting Services:
Conducting a focused burrowing owl survey for the 35-acre Palm Springs site in Riverside County.
Wildlife present were mapped.
RED -LEGGED FROG
Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project (TRTP), Los Angeles County — Southern California
Edison, June 11' and 121 2013. Conducted Red -legged frog protocol surveys with Sam Stewart from
BonTerra Consulting. The survey area was located in Angeles National Forest within Aliso Canyon and
Bear Trap canyon. During the survey a total of 38 adults were observed. Sam Steward identified several
hundred tadpoles within major pools. A total of 15 hours was spent in the field.
Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project (TRTP), Los Angeles County — Southern California
Edison: On June 24' 2010- conducted a red -legged frog protocol survey with Sam Stewart from BonTerra
Consulting. The survey area was located within Angeles National Forest along Aliso Canyon Rd near
Acton. During the survey Sam Steward identified approximately 20 tadpoles in a small pool. A total of 4
hours was spent in the field.
North Ranch Policy Plan Area California Red -legged Frog: Surveyed lower Freemont Canyon — The
Irvine Company: Spring 2000 with Biologist Dana Kamada to determine if a population of the California
red -legged frog (Rana aurora draytonii) was present in the area.
ARROYO TOAD
CPN Arroyo Toad Uplands Project, San Diego County —Camp Pendleton 2012: Took part in USGS
research on Camp Pendleton to determine arroyo toad upland habitat utilization. The study was to provide
estimation of proportion of arroyo toad populations using upland habitats, distribution of arroyo toads at
varying distances from the channel, non -aquatic habitat preference (i.e. streamside terrace habitat vs.
upland habitat), timing and movement of arroyo toads into upland habitat during breeding vs. non -breeding
season, variation of these parameters in relation to channel morphology, and maps and location data. The
study consisted of four sites, two within the Santa Margarita watershed, one within San Onofre watershed
and one within San Mateo watershed.
To obtain the data necessary Arroyo Toads were fitted with transmitters by Elizabeth Gallegos from USGS.
Arroyo Toads were captured with pitfall traps and surveys conducted just after sunset. Under direct
supervision of Elizabeth Gallegos, Arroyo Toads of the appropriate size were collected to be processed
then fitted with transmitters (Gallegos) and released in the locations they were found. Once fitted with a
transmitter the toad would be checked on occasion to determine their location and health. These were
referred to as welfare checks.
April 2°d 2012 —Welfare checks were conducted at San Mateo prior to the night survey. One toad was
located by Elizabeth Gallegos using telemetry. The toad was extracted from the burrow and processed. We
were allowed to handle the toad to become familiar with the processing. A total of 5 hours was spent in the
field.
April 4" 2012- Night surveys were conducted at Santa Margarita. During the survey several males were
observed calling from shallow areas within the drainage. Females were observed through the survey area
feeding. 16 individual' toads were observed. A total of 5 hours was spent in the field.
April 17' 2012- Welfare checks were conducted at San Mateo prior to the night survey. Several toads were
located by Elizabeth Gallegos using telemetry. We were allowed to participate in the data collection. The
toads were processed and returned to their burrows. 3 new toads were collected during the survey,
processed and fitted with transmitters. A total of 5 hours was spent in the field.
April 23rd 2012 - Welfare checks were conducted at Santa Margarita prior to the night survey. 2 toads were
located by Elizabeth Gallegos using telemetry. We were allowed to participate in the data collection. The
toads were processed and returned to their burrows. 9 new toads were collected during the survey,
processed and fitted with transmitters. A total of 5 hours was spent in the field.
April 24' 2012-Welfare checks were conducted at San Mateo prior to the night survey. Several toads were
located by Elizabeth Gallegos using telemetry. We were allowed to participate in the data collection. The
toads were processed and returned to their burrows. 4 new toads were collected during the survey. A total
of 5 hours was spent in the field.
April 25" 2012- Welfare checks were conducted at San Mateo prior to the night survey. Several toads were
located by Elizabeth Gallegos using telemetry. We were allowed to participate in the data collection. The
toads were processed and returned to their burrows. Only 1 new toad was collected during the survey. A
total of 5 hours was spent in the field.
May 22°d 2012- Welfare checks were conducted at San Onofre. 14 toads were located by Elizabeth
Gallegos and Katherine Baumberger using telemetry. We were allowed to participate in the data collection.
The toads were processed and returned to their burrows. A total of 6 hours was spent in the field.
July 1lth 2012- Welfare checks were conducted at San Onofre. 5 toads were located by Elizabeth Gallegos
and Katherine Baumberger using telemetry. We were allowed to participate in the data collection. The
toads were processed and returned to their burrows. A total of 4 hours was spent in the field.
Oneil Lake, San Diego County —Camp Pendleton April llth 2012: Conducted a fence check with Barry
Neahus on a 2-mile Arroyo Toad exclusion fence Within the Santa Margarita watershed. 2 arroyo toads
were observed on the outside of the fence. A total of 6 hours was spent in the field.
Oneil Lake, San Diego County —Camp Pendleton April 16th 2012: Conducted a fence check with Barry
Neahus on a 2-mile Arroyo Toad exclusion fence within the Santa Margarita watershed. 4 arroyo toads
were observed on the outside of the fence. A total of 6 hours was spent in the field.
Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project (TRTP), Los Angeles County — Southern California
Edison: On June 241 2010- conducted an Arroyo Toad protocol survey with Sam Stewart from BonTerra
Consulting. The survey area was located within Angeles National Forest along the Southern side of Upper
Big Tujunga Canyon Rd near Lynx Gulch. During the survey a total of fourteen adults were observed.
Several males were observed calling from the sandbank within the drainage. Sam Steward identified
several tadpoles long the edge of the stream in small pools of slow -moving water. A total of 5 hours was
spent in the field.
DESERT TORTOISE
Desert Tortoise Survey Road Maintenance, San Bernardino County-2015- Kidd Biological: Conducted
Desert tortoise surveys along the roadside in an effort to eliminate any impacts to desert tortoise from the
grader. Responsibilities included walking in front of the road grader looking for desert tortoise as well as
surveying the dirt berm adjacent to the road. Upon detection of or the potential of a desert tortoise the crew
would be directed away from the location.
Beacon Solar, Kern County- BonTerra-2009: Participated in desert tortoise surveys at the western edge of
the Mojave Desert. Adult tortoise detected onsite.
Biological Resource Assessment for Fremont Valley, Kern County- Rox Consulting Group: Responsible
for conducting wildlife surveys, including desert tortoise surveys, for the 2,200-acre Fremont Valley site in
Kern County, north of Palmdale. Desert tortoise surveys conducted with Dr. Jeff Kaufman. Adult tortoise
detected onsite.
SOUTHWESTERN POND TURTLE
Planning Area 39 pond turtle surveys 2012-The Irvine Company. The Irvine Company (TIC) has
approval for a residential development at PA39 in Irvine, Orange County. A pond turtle avoidance and
minimization plan and pond turtle trapping studies were required by CDFG, as per CDFG Streambed
Alteration Agreement No. 1600- 2007-0261-R5. Trapping studies included a minimal of 4 days/3 nights
and will utilize standard pond turtle traps to maximize capture totals. Captured turtles were marked
following the standard turtle carapace marking technique, to allow identification of re -captured turtles. The
trapping program followed the pond turtle avoidance and minimization plan.
South-western Pond Turtle Monitoring Program at UC Irvine Marsh, Orange County — Irvine Ranch
Water District: Conducted nest site searches as well as visual surveys in preparation for the removal of
dykes within the marsh. Responsibilities include regular site checks/visual surveys, corradiated with the
crew and monitored work.
San Joaquin Marsh pond turtle surveys 2011- Irvine Ranch Water District. The Irvine Ranch Water
District (IRWD) operates and maintains the San Joaquin Marsh in Irvine, Orange County. The marsh
supports pond turtle habitat and is occupied by pond turtles. Ongoing O&M activities can potentially
impact turtles and, consequently, a pond turtle mitigation plan and pond turtle trapping studies are required
by CDFG, as per CDFG Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2008-0215-R5. Trapping studies
included a minimal of 4 days/3 nights and will utilize standard pond turtle traps to maximize capture totals.
Captured turtles were marked following the standard turtle carapace marking technique, to allow
identification of re -captured turtles.
South-western Pond Turtle Monitoring Program for Shady Canyon, Orange County — The Irvine
Company 2002-2011: Assisted Bobby Goodman with conducting a 9-year invertebrate assessment and
south-western pond turtle monitoring program at the Shady Canyon pond turtle mitigation site. 27 turtles
were initially trapped and relocated to a refurbished cattle pond. Responsibilities include regular site
checks/visual surveys, corradiated and assisted with two, four -day trapping cycles per year. Collected data
such as depth of shell, carapace length, weight and sex. Removal
OC Coastal/Central NCCP/HCP pond turtle surveys -The Irvine Company. Pond turtle surveys were
conducted throughout the Orange County Central/Coastal NCCP41CP area as part of a possible amendment
to the NCCP/HCP. The study included conducting habitat assessments, visual surveys and pond turtle
trappings surveys at all suitable pond turtle habitat in the plan area. Jeff Kaffman, Paul Galvin and Brian
Karpman conducted visual and trapping surveys and turtle marking under direct supervision of Bobby
Goodman.
San Diego Creek pond turtle surveys -Irvine Ranch Water District. Pond turtle surveys and monitoring
were conducted along San Diego Creek for the IRWD as part of the sediment removal project required to
keep the creek flows as required. Pond turtle visual surveys and monitoring were conducted during
sediment removal.
BIOLOGICAL COMPLIANCE
Newhall Ranch Mission Village Development Project, Los Angeles County- Five Point Newhall 2017-
present. Responsibilities included surveying for nesting birds, documentation of location and status of all
breeding pairs. Assessing the impacts due to construction activity and establishing and monitoring buffers.
Construction monitoring responsibilities included coordinating with crews, protecting biological resources,
and environmental compliance. Established and coordinated a cowbird trapping program. Established and
coordinated a camera trapping program. Conducted non -breeding season protocol California Gnatcatcher
surveys.
SCE Moorpark -Newberry 66KV, Los Angeles County- Southern California Edison 2016-2017.
Nesting bird lead for the project and managed two other biologists. Responsibilities included surveying for
nesting birds, documentation of the location and status of all breeding pairs. Assessing the impacts due to
construction activity and establishing and monitoring buffers. Construction monitoring responsibilities
included coordinating with crews, protecting biological resources, and environmental compliance. Protocol
California gnatcatcher surveys were completed.
SCE Natural Project, Los Angeles County- Southern California Edison 2014-2016. Nesting bird lead
for the project and managed two other biologists. Responsibilities included surveying for nesting birds,
documentation of the location and status of all breeding pairs. Assessing the impacts due to construction
activity and establishing and monitoring buffers. Construction monitoring responsibilities included
coordinating with crews, protecting biological resources, and environmental compliance. Protocol
California gnatcatcher surveys were completed.
Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project, Los Angeles County- Southern California Edison
912011-2014. Conducted nesting bird survey on segments 11, 6, 5, 3, 4, 8 and 10. Responsibilities included,
documentation of location and status of all breeding pairs. Assessing the impacts due to construction
activity and establishing and monitoring buffers. Approved for riparian birds and general monitoring.
Conducted daily tailboards, inspected BMPs, conducted daily preconstruction clearance sweeps,
documented and reported non -compliances using SCEs Field Reporting Environmental Database.
Conducting focused burrowing owl surveys. Conducted presence/absence surveys for the Arroyo Toad, and
Red -legged frog over several years.
Emergency Road Repair -Southern California Edison, Los Angeles County, California 2011:
Conducted nesting bird survey on segments 6. Responsibilities included, documentation of location and
status of all nesting birds within the work area. Assessing the impacts due to construction activity and
establishing and monitoring buffers. Approved for riparian birds and general monitoring. Conducted daily
tailboards, inspected BMPs, conducted daily preconstruction clearance sweeps, documented and reported
non -compliances.
P-1045 Potable Water Pipeline, Camp Pendelton-San Diego County- Kidd Consulting 412011-0612016.
Conducted presence/absence survey for the least Bell's vireo, California gnatcatcher and Southwestern
Willow Flycatcher. Responsibilities included surveying for the species, documentation of the location and
status of all individuals' and breeding pairs. Assessing the impacts due to construction activity and
establishing and monitoring buffers.
P-1048 Electrical Upgrades, Camp Pendelton-San Diego County- Kidd Consulting 412011-0612016.
Conducted presence/absence survey for the least Bell's vireo and California gnatcatcher. Responsibilities
included surveying for the species, documentation of the location and status of all breeding pairs. Assessing
the impacts due to construction activity and establishing and monitoring buffers.
P1094 Electrical Distribution-MCB Camp Pendleton -San Diego County, California. Biologist, 6
months; 4/2012 — 06/2016. Mr. Karpman conducted protocol surveys for the southwestern willow
flycatcher, least Bell's vireo and California gnatcatcher in accordance with base regulations prior to
construction. He monitored biological resources during construction activities and construction work to
maintain compliance with Clean Water Act Section 404 and 1603 permit regulations. Specific issues
included protection of wetlands, clearing of CSS and riparian habitat, nesting birds, arroyo toads.
P1093 Communication Upgrades MCBCP Communication system, Camp Pendleton -San Diego
County, California. Biologist, 6 months; 4/2012 — 06/2016. Mr. Karpman conducted protocol surveys for
the southwestern willow flycatcher, least Bell's vireo and California gnatcatcher in accordance with base
regulations prior to construction. He monitored biological resources during construction activities and
construction work to maintain compliance with Clean Water Act Section 404 and 1603 permit regulations.
Specific issues included protection of wetlands, clearing of CSS and riparian habitat, nesting birds and the
arroyo toads.
Foothill Transportation Corridor Widening Construction Monitoring Program — The Transportation
Corridor Agencies: Biological monitor. Monitoring biological resources during grading activities and
construction work to ensure compliance with 404 and 1603 permit regulations. Specific issues included
protection of wetlands, clearing of CSS and riparian habitat, nesting birds, arroyo toads and erosion control.
Woodbury — PA8 and 9 Construction Monitoring Program — The Irvine Company: Biological
monitor. Monitoring biological resources during grading activities and construction work to ensure
compliance with NCCP, 404 and 1603 permit regulations. Specific issues included protection of the NCCP
Reserve and wetlands, minimizing Reserve "take", clearing of CSS and riparian habitat, nesting birds, and
erosion control.
Turtle Ridge — PA27 Construction Monitoring Program — The Irvine Company: Biological monitor.
Monitoring biological resources during grading activities and construction work to ensure compliance with
NCCP, 404 and 1603 permit regulations. Specific issues included protection of the NCCP Reserve and
wetlands, minimizing Reserve "take", clearing of CSS and riparian habitat, nesting birds, erosion control
and landscape plans adjacent Reserve areas.
Avenue S Widening Construction Monitoring Program — Pacific Edge Engineering: Biological
monitor. Responsible for monitoring biological resources during grading activities and construction work
to ensure compliance with 404 and 1603 permit regulations. Specific issues included protection of
wetlands, clearing of riparian habitat, nesting birds, Mohave ground squirrel and sensitive plant species.
Baker Pipeline Construction Monitoring Program — The Irvine Ranch Water District. Biological
monitor. Monitoring biological resources during grading activities and construction work to ensure
compliance with NCCP and permit regulations. Specific issues included protection of the NCCP Reserve,
minimizing Reserve "take", clearing of CSS habitat and pre -construction California gnatcatcher surveys.
BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT/HABITAT MANAGEMENT
Weed mapping, Orange County- Nature Reserve of Orange County. 2012-2013. Mapped exotic weeds and
monitored weed control program for reserves throughout Orange County. Oversaw spraying activities
conducted by various landscape contractors. Responsible for data entry and assisted with report preparation.
Biological Resource Assessment for Irvine Northern Sphere (Protocol Area), Orange County - The
Irvine Company 2004. Conducted sensitive plant and vegetation surveys in the Irvine Northern Sphere.
Sensitive plants were identified and locations mapped. Species present included intermediate mariposa lily,
Catalina mariposa lily, many -stemmed dudleya, prostrate spineflower and mud nama. Vegetation
communities were mapped to association level. Impacts of the proposed project were assessed and potential
mitigation discussed.
San Juan Creek Watershed project, Orange County — The Mission Viejo Company, 2004 2005.
Responsible for preparing an updated a more detailed assessment of the arundo (Arundo donax) distribution in
the watershed. Arundo locations were mapped in the field using hand held GPS units and aerial photographs. A
variety of data was collected at each arundo location, including site conditions, size of arundo and status of
native vegetation. Recommendations for site -specific anmdo removal methods were developed. Monitored
crews during removal of arundo. Conducted arroyo toad surveys to eliminate impacts to toads. Also assisted in
the analysis of potential habitat enhancement/creation sites for mitigation purposes.
Nesting Bird Surveys for The City of Irvine — The City oflrvine, 2008-2009: Nesting bird surveys were
conducted in conjunction with the City of Irvine's tree trimming and maintenance program. The surveys
were conducted in order to comply with the MBTA. Nests marked and shown to contractor for avoidance.
Biological Resource Assessment for Gorman Ranch, Los Angeles County — Rox Consulting Services:
Conducted wildlife surveys and focused bird surveys in the 2,500-acre Gorman Ranch site in northern Los
Angeles County. The site is located within a county Sensitive Ecological Area which requires extensive
biological analysis. Conducted focused surveys for least Bell's vireo, California red -legged frog and
general surveys for other amphibians, reptiles and birds. Participated in small mammal trapping program.
Conducted independent presence/absence surveys for least Bell's vireo.
Small Mammal Surveys in the North Ranch Policy Plan Area Orange County, California (2001) —
The Irvine Company: Conducted sampling of small mammals, under biologist J. Kaufmann, in several
locations within the NRPPA to provide a basis for the identification and analysis of the presence and
location of sensitive habitats and species. Captured rodents were weight, length, right hind foot length,
gender, age and overall condition were recorded.
Biological Surveys for Upper Chiquita Canyon Conservation Easement (2000) — Transportation
Corridor Agencies: Assisted with the documentation of the condition of the plant communities within the
Conservation Easement. 20 grids were selected and 25-meter line -intercept transect were performed in
each. Transects were orientated perpendicular to the scrub edge and extending from the edge to the
grassland. Also participated in focused California gnatcatcher surveys in 2004.
Biological Resource Assessment for the Irvine Ranch Land Reserve Orange County - The Nature
Conservancy/ The Irvine Company: Member of a team responsible for conducting vegetation and wildlife
surveys in portions of the Irvine Ranch Land Reserve, at Weir and Fremont and Gypsum Canyons and at
Laguna Laurel. Surveys were conducted for sensitive plants (including Braunton's rattleweed,
Intermediate mariposa lily, Chaparral bear grass and Coulter's matilija poppy) and birds, and vegetation
communities were mapped to association level. Participated in plant and avian surveys.
Biological Surveys for San Joaquin Marsh Mitigation Program (1999) — J.M. Tettemer & Associates:
Conduct avian surveys in conjunction with Biologist Adrian Wolf using fixed radius point count
methodology to assess avian usage. Five 10-minute point counts were conducted at five locations within
the mitigation site on June 28 and July 31, 2000 for a total of 10-point counts at each site. All species of
birds detected within 50 in of the observer were recorded including birds flushed upon arrival of the
observer.
Bird survey at UC Freshwater Marsh Preserve - University of California at Irvine: Member of a team
conducting bird surveys at the UCI Freshwater Marsh Preserve. Surveys were conducted during spring,
summer, fall and winter and include passerines, seabirds, wading birds, waterfowl and raptors. All bird
locations were mapped on aerial photographs and breeding status was determined. Participated in bird
surveys. Project is ongoing.
Biological Reconnaissance Survey for Adelanto Project, Los Angeles County - EIF. Member of a team
responsible for conducting vegetation and wildlife surveys as part of the Biological Reconnaissance Survey for
The Adelanto Wastewater Treatment Plant Project, located near Victorville, Los Angeles County, California.
Wildlife surveys were conducted for mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, including a habitat assessment
and focused survey for the desert tortoise and the Mojave ground squirrel, in this desert environment.
COWBIRD TRAPPING
Brown -headed Cowbird Trapping and Removal Program for Newhall Ranch Mission Village (2018-
2019): Maintained 5 modified Australian crow traps from June 1 to August 15 in the attempt to reduce the
number of brown -headed cowbirds within the project area. Helped strategically place traps adjacent to
habitats that contained populations of least Bell's vireos (Viero bellii pusillus) and in areas known to have
high concentrations of brown -headed cowbird (Molothrus ater). Identified and recorded data on all non -
target species caught within the traps.
Brown -headed Cowbird Trapping and Removal Program for Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club (2008-
2012): Maintained 5 modified Australian crow traps from March 15 to July 15 in the attempt to reduce the
number of brown -headed cowbirds within the project area. Helped strategically place traps adjacent to
habitats that contained populations of California gnatcatchers (Polioptila californica californica) or least
Bell's vireos (Viero bellii pusillus) and in areas known to have high concentrations of brown -headed
cowbird (Molothrus ater). Identified and recorded data on all non -target species caught within the traps.
Brown -headed Cowbird Trapping and Removal Program for Shady Canyon Golf Club (2001-2003):
Maintained 4 modified Australian crow traps from March 15 to July 15 in the attempt to reduce the number
of brown -headed cowbirds within the project area. Helped strategically place traps adjacent to habitats that
contained populations of California gnatcatchers (Polioptila californica californica) or least Bell's vireos
(Viero bellii pusillus) and in areas known to have high concentrations of brown -headed cowbird (Molothrus
ater). Identified and recorded data on all non -target species caught within the traps.
Brown -headed Cowbird Trapping and Removal Program for the San Joaquin Hills (1999-2003) —
Nature Reserve of Orange County: Maintained and frequently serviced 20 modified Australian crow
traps from March 15 to July 15 in the attempt to reduce the number of brown -headed cowbirds within the
project area. Helped strategically place traps adjacent to habitats that contained populations of California
gnatcatchers (Polioptila californica californica) or least Bell's vireos (Viero bellii pusillus) and in areas
known to have high concentrations of brown -headed cowbird (Molothrus ater). Identified and recorded
data on all non -target species caught within the traps.
Brown -headed Cowbird Trapping and Removal Program for Coto de Caza. (1999-2003) — Lennar
Homes: Maintained and frequently serviced 7 modified Australian crow traps from March 15 to July 15 in
the attempt to reduce the number of brown -headed cowbirds within the project area. Helped strategically
place traps adjacent to habitats that contained populations of California gnatcatchers (Polioptila californica
californica) or least Bell's vireos (Viero bellii pusillus) and in areas known to have high concentrations of
brown -headed cowbird (Molothrus ater). Identified and recorded data on all non -target species caught
within the traps.
Brown -headed cowbird trapping and removal program for the Eastern Transportation Corridor
(1999-2003) — Transportation Corridor Agencies: Maintained and frequently serviced 25 modified
Australian crow traps from March 15 to August 15 in the attempt to reduce the number of brown -headed
cowbirds within the project area. Helped strategically place traps adjacent to habitats that contained
populations of California gnatcatchers (Polioptila californica californica) or least Bell's vireos (Viero bellii
pusillus) and in areas known to have high concentrations of brown -headed cowbird (Molothrus ater).
Identified and recorded data on all non -target species caught within the traps.
Benjamin Smith, MS I Resume
CJ BIOMONITORING
BENJAMIN SMITH, MS
Senior Wildlife Biologist
Ben Smith has over 18 years of experience as a Biologist
and Regulatory Specialist. He has served as a lead biologist
on numerous projects and conducted surveys and
monitoring for sensitive biological resources throughout
Southern California. Mr. Smith's experience includes
conducting focused protocol surveys for southwestern willow
flycatcher, least Bell's vireo, western yellow -billed cuckoo,
burrowing owl, and desert tortoise; conducting nesting bird
surveys; monitoring and assisting with focused protocol
surveys for California gnatcatcher; conducting floristic
surveys; restoration site monitoring using the point transect
method; and conducting habitat assessments and vegetation
mapping of native habitats.
Key Skills
Supervisor/Manager. Experience includes management of
construction monitors and biological survey teams, biologist
training, client coordination, and data collection supervision.
Avian Biologist. Experience includes general nesting bird
surveys, nesting raptor surveys, protocol surveys for riparian
birds, protocol surveys for burrowing owl, and construction
monitoring in proximity to habitat occupied by sensitive avian
species.
Botanist. Experience includes focused surveys for sensitive
plants, vegetation mapping, restoration site monitoring, and
non-native/invasive species removal.
Construction Monitor. Experience includes serving as a
biological monitor for various construction projects, including
activities within USFWS-mapped critical habitats and
habitats for rare, threatened, and endangered, amphibian,
reptile, and bird species.
Contact Information
Phone: 949-922-5992
Email: bensmithbiology@gmail.com
Education
MS, Environmental Studies, CSUF,
2009
BS, Biology, Vanguard University,
1999
Professional Development
Western Yellow -billed Cuckoo
Workshop, SSRS, Weldon, CA,
2015
Grass Identification Workshop,
CNPS, Claremont, CA, 2015
Western Yellow -billed Cuckoo
Workshop, SSRS, Blythe, CA, 2014
California Native Plant Society Fall
Blooming Rare Plants of the Eastern
Mojave, CNPS, 2011
Vegetation Mapping Workshop,
CNPS and CDFW, 2011
Desert Tortoise Handling Workshop,
DTC,2011
Bat Ecology and Field Techniques
Workshop, TWS, 2009
Willow Flycatcher Workshop, SSRS,
2009
Arid West Supplement Wetland
Delineation Course, Wetland
Training Institute, 2007
Languages
English, fluent
Spanish, moderate fluency
Permits
Selected Project Experience Endangered Species Recovery
p Permit TE-67390A-3: southwestern
SCE Vegetation Management Program —Southern willow flycatcher and western
California Edison, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, yellow -billed cuckoo
Kern, Ventura, and Los Angeles and Counties, CA, 2022-current
Conducted surveys, habitat assessments, and monitored for a wide range of sensitive biological
resources including rare plants, nesting birds, California gnatcatcher, San Bernardino kangaroo
rat, Stephen's kangaroo rat, Mohave ground squirrel, southern rubber boa, bald eagle, desert
Benjamin Smith, MS I Resume
tortoise, arroyo toad, and least Bell's vireo in support of SCE's vegetation management
program. Monitored project activities within and adjacent to jurisdictional water features.
SCE Deteriorated Pole Program —Southern California Edison, Orange, Riverside, San
Bernardino, Kern, Ventura, and Los Angeles and Counties, CA, 2022-current
Conducted surveys, habitat assessments, and monitored for a wide range of sensitive biological
resources including rare plants, nesting birds, California gnatcatcher, San Bernardino kangaroo
rat, Stephen's kangaroo rat, Mohave ground squirrel, desert tortoise, and arroyo toad in support
of SCE's deteriorated pole replacement program. Monitored project activities within and
adjacent to jurisdictional water features. Bighorn Sheep. Conducted preconstruction survey
and monitoring in occupied habitat (200+ hours). Documented bighorn sheep, sign, tracks, and
remains.
Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project —Southern California Edison, Kern, Los
Angeles, and San Bernardino Counties, CA, 2010-current
Lead Biological Monitor. Supervised and coordinated monitoring of protected biological
resources. Coordinated biological monitoring based on contractor schedules, reviewed
biological monitor reports for quality and accuracy, and assigned daily monitoring tasks.
Restoration Site Monitor. Conducted quarterly and annual assessments of habitat restoration
site progress. Documented relative cover of native and nonnative species and success of
container plantings. Monitored contractor crews performing nonnative species removal within
sensitive habitats.
Lead Avian Biologist. Supervised a team of biologists while serving as lead avian biologist in
charge of nesting bird surveys during the 2011-2016 nesting seasons. Managed teams of up to
eight biologists per day from a pool of several dozen for surveys of major portions of the project
that included the Antelope Valley and Los Angeles Basin. Responsibilities included assigning
daily survey tasks, training biologists, critically reviewing survey reports, authoring report
templates, overseeing nest monitoring to ensure client expectations and regulatory
requirements were met, providing client with analyses and recommendations on disturbance -
free buffers for active nests, attending meetings, coordinating with the client, and conducting
nest surveys. Personally documented more than 400 active bird nests, including least Bell's
vireo, California gnatcatcher, vermilion flycatcher, Bell's sparrow, great blue heron, double -
crested cormorant, yellow warbler, loggerhead shrike, burrowing owl, oak titmouse, and various
raptor nests within the project survey area.
Preconstruction Survey Lead. Managed teams of biologists in the field for preconstruction
surveys and oversaw data collection and reporting of sensitive biological resources within the
project survey area
Burrowing Owl Lead. Conducted focused surveys for burrowing owls, monitored occupied
burrows, and supervised artificial burrow creation and burrowing owl passive relocation.
Riparian Bird Surveyor. Conducted focused protocol surveys for southwestern willow
flycatcher and least Bell's vireo and provided weekly updates to least Bell's vireo nest territories.
Provided training of additional staff during protocol surveys.
Construction Monitor. Monitored construction activity to ensure compliance with
environmental regulations and project permit conditions within a variety of habitats including
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occupied arroyo toad, California red -legged frog, least Bell's vireo, burrowing owl, and California
gnatcatcher habitats. Completed daily monitoring reports and sensitive species observation
reports. Personally documented more than 1,300 observations of various sensitive species,
including coast horned lizard, sharp -shinned hawk, southern California rufous -crowned sparrow,
golden eagle, ferruginous hawk, Swainson's hawk, Vaux's swift, northern harrier, white-tailed
kite, willow flycatcher, peregrine falcon, yellow -breasted chat, and other sensitive bird, reptile,
and mammal species.
Botanist Lead. Conducted qualitative habitat restoration monitoring and oversaw restoration
site implementation.
SCE Mesa Substation Project —Southern California Edison, Los Angeles County, CA,
2017, 2018-2020
Lead Avian Biologist. Oversaw documentation, reporting, and monitoring of active bird nests;
provided disturbance -free buffer size recommendations; and provided analyses in support of
reducing disturbance -free buffers from default sizes for individual nests on a case -by -case
basis.
California Gnatcatcher Biologist. Documented California gnatcatcher breeding activity.
Monitored construction activities within and near occupied California gnatcatcher habitat.
Conducted preconstruction surveys for California gnatcatcher using passive methods.
Construction Monitor. Monitored construction activity to ensure compliance with
environmental regulations and project permit conditions.
Estrella, High Valley, and Rangeland Solar Projects — sPower, Los Angeles County, CA,
2020
Lead Biological Monitor and Lead Avian Biologist. Served as field lead for team of biologists
conducting rare plant and burrowing owl surveys on several large parcels for solar projects in
the Antelope Valley. Conducted nesting raptor surveys.
TRTP Segment 1 Marker Ball Project — Southern California Edison, Los Angeles County,
CA, 2018
Lead Biological Monitor and Lead Avian Biologist. Supervised nesting bird management
and biological monitoring of construction activities for installation of FAA lighting and marker
balls along approximately seven miles of powerline. Responsibilities included client
coordination, monitoring and tracking raptor and other bird nests within the project area with the
goal of avoiding project take of active nests, assigning survey and monitoring tasks, performing
surveys and monitoring, critically reviewing monitoring reports, coordinating staffing, and
performing post construction analysis of project effects on nesting birds.
Clinton Keith Extension Project—Caltrans, Riverside County, CA, 2018
Riparian Bird Surveyor. Conducted focused protocol surveys for least Bell's Vireo and
southwestern willow flycatcher along an approximately 0.5 mile stretch of proposed extension of
Clinton Keith Road. Documented sensitive species including willow flycatcher migrants, least
Bell's vireo, California gnatcatcher, white-tailed kite, yellow -breasted chat, yellow warbler, and
western pond turtle.
Benjamin Smith, MS I Resume
High Desert Corridor Project — Caltrans, San Bernardino County, CA, 2012-2015
Riparian Bird Surveyor. Conducted focused protocol surveys for southwestern willow
flycatcher and least Bell's vireo during the 2012-2015 breeding seasons and focused surveys
for western yellow -billed cuckoo according to an interim protocol approved by the USFSW
during the 2015 breeding season within suitable habitat along an approximately two-mile stretch
of the Mojave River. Documented nesting least Bell's vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher,
summer tanager, yellow warbler, and Cooper's hawk. Provided training of additional staff during
protocol surveys.
Botanist. Conducted floristic surveys for sensitive plants along the proposed alignment
between Apple Valley and Palmdale during 2015.
Big Tujunga Wash Mitigation Bank— Los Angeles County Department of Public Works,
Los Angeles County, CA, 2011-2015
Riparian Bird Surveyor. Conducted focused protocol surveys for southwestern willow
flycatcher and least Bell's vireo within the mitigation bank. Provided training of additional staff
during protocol surveys.
Botanist. Conducted qualitative restoration site monitoring, supervised crews conducting exotic
plant eradication and maintenance of hiking and equestrian trails, coordinated with the County
of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and participated in community meetings.
Smith Ave. Sewage Lift Station, Riverside County — City of Corona Department of Water
and Power (2008 - 2010)
Biologist. Served as biologist and regulatory specialist in charge of implementing, maintaining,
and monitoring a City of Corona riparian habitat restoration site. Coordinated with the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service to allow non-native species removal to occur within least Bell's vireo
designated critical habitat during the nesting season in a manner that did not cause harm or
harassment of the vireo.
Laguna Beach Fuel Modification Program —City of Laguna Beach, Orange County, CA,
2007-2010
Biologist/Botanist. Served as biologist responsible for various biological aspects of the City of
Laguna Beach Fuel Modification Program, including rare plant surveys and mapping,
constraints analysis for proposed fuel modification areas, monitoring vegetation clearing by
hand crews and by goats, and conducting an analysis of impacts by the program to sensitive
habitats.
Ongoing Maintenance and Capital Improvements Project — City of Corona Public Works,
Riverside County, CA, 2007-2010
Biologist and Regulatory Specialist. Oversaw various aspects of regulatory permit
compliance for the City of Corona Department of Public Works. Responsibilities included
supervising non-native species removal by CDF inmate fire crews within USFWS-designated
critical habitat for least Bell's vireo, conducting annual mitigation site success monitoring and
reporting, preparing annual project status reports pursuant to regulatory permits, and monitoring
vegetation clearing and tree removal.
Mr. Dornidon
October 20, 2025
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Table 1. Via Princessa Phase 1 Environmental Monitoring Cost Revision
Task/Subtask
Classification
Rate ($/hr
Phase 1
Phase 1
or unit)
Hours
Cost
Task 1: Biological Monitoring
Principal Biologist/Surveyor
$170.00
80
$13,600.00
Biological Monitor
$155.00
1000
$155,000.00
Subtotal -Task 1: Biological Monitoring
1080
$168,600.00
Task 2: Revegetation/Restoration (excluding 2.3)
Principal Biologist
$170.00
40
$6,800.00
Subtotal -Task 2: Revegetation/Restoration (excluding 2.3)
40
$6,800.00
Task 3: Wildlife Relocation Plan
Principal Biologist
$170.00
40
$6,800.00
Subtotal -Task 3: Wildlife Relocation Plan
40
$6,800.00
Task 5: Environmental Training (WEAP)
Principal Biologist / Trainer
$170.00
40
$6,800.00
Subtotal -Task 5: Environmental Training (WEAP)
40
$6,800.00
Water Quality Specialist/QSD
$200.00
6
$1,200.00
Task 6: Water Quality Monitoring
Water Quality Technician/QSP
$163.00
56
$9,128.00
Water Quality Monitor
$137.00
26
$3,562.00
Subtotal -Task 6: Water Quality Monitoring
88
$13,890.00
Task 7.1: Archaeological Monitoring
Principal Archaeologist
$179.00
24
$4,296.00
Archaeological Monitor
$115.00
400
$46,000.00
Subtotal -Task 7.1: Archaeological Monitoring
424
$50,296.00
Task 8.1: Paleontological Awareness Training
Principal Paleontologist
$169.00
16
$2,704.00
Paleontology Monitor (trainer)
$115.00
8
$920.00
Subtotal -Task 8.1: Paleontological Awareness Training
24
$3,624.00
Task 8.2: Paleontological Monitoring
Principal Paleontologist
$169.00
8
$1,352.00
Paleontological Monitor
$115.00
24
$2,760.00
Subtotal -Task 8.2: Paleontological Monitoring
32
$4,112.00
QA/QC Manager
$198.00
20
$3,960.00
Project Management &Coordination
Principal Archaeologist/Project
$170.00
30
$5,100.00
Manager
Admin/Clerical/Tech Edit
$115.00
16
$1,840.00
Subtotal - Project Management & Coordination
66
$10,900.00
TOTAL (Not -to -Exceed) with no contingent tasks triggered
1,834
$271,822.00
Contingent Task 4: Burrowing Owl Protection & Relocation Plan
Principal Biologist/Surveyor
$170
40
$6,800.00
Subtotal - Task 4: Burrowing Owl Protection & Relocation Plan
40
$6,800.00
Principal Archaeologist
$179.00
54
$9,666.00
Archaeological Field Technician
$115.00
24
$2,760.00
Contingent Task 7.2: Phase II Archaeological Evaluation
Lab/Collections Technician
$78.00
32
$2,496.00
Admin/Clerical/Tech Edit
$115.00
4
$460.00
Quality Control Manager
$198.00
3
$594.00
Radiocarbon Sample (1)
$500.00
1
$500.00
Subtotal -Contingent Task 7.2: Phase II Archaeological Evaluation
118
$16,476.00
Principal Archaeologist
$179.00
80
$14,320.00
Archaeological Field Technician
$115.00
60
$6,900.00
Contingent Task 7.3: Phase III Data Recovery
Lab/Collections Technician
$78.00
60
$4,680.00
Admin/Clerical/Tech Edit
$115.00
8
$920.00
Quality Control Manager
$198.00
4
$792.00
Radiocarbon Sample (1)
$500.00
4
$2,000.00
Subtotal - Contingent Task 7.3: Phase III Data Recovery
216
$29,612.00
Principal Paleontologist
$169.00
50
$8,450.00
Paleo Preparator/Technician
$130.00
60
$7,800.00
Contingent Task 8.3: Phase III Paleontological Data Recovery
Paleontological Monitor
$115.00
16
$1,840.00
Admin/Clerical
$115.00
8
$920.00
Subtotal - Contingent Task 7.3: Phase III Data Recovery
134
$19,010.00
Total (Not -to -Exceed) with all contingents triggered
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October 15, 2025
Mr. Archie Dornidon
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Subject: Proposal for Additional Engineering Services
Via Princessa Park Phase IA Construction Support
Valencia, CA
Psomas Proposal No. 25-IOIORI
Dear Mr. Dornidon:
Psomas is submitting the attached proposal for professional services for the subject project. Based on our
knowledge of the site and the information provided to us, we have developed the attached Scope of Services
and associated fee to meet the project requirements, as we understand them, as described in Exhibit "A" and
Schedule "A" respectively (attached).
We look forward to working with you on this important project.
Sincerely,
PSOMAS
eremy Johnson, PE,
Project Manager
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Enclosures (6)
— Exhibit "A": Scope of Services
— Schedule "A": Fee Schedule
— Hourly Rates
— Billing Procedures
— Exhibit `B" Ninyo & Moore Proposal
— Exhibit "C" EcoKai Proposal
EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Proposal for Additional Engineering Services
Via Princessa Park Phase 1A — Construction Support
Valencia, CA
Psomas Proposal No. 25-101OR1
October 15, 2025
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City of Santa Clarita (client) is requesting additional services at the Via Princessa Park project located
in Santa Clarita, CA. The civil engineering scope is to include construction support for Phase IA of the
project which will be provided by Psomas (consultant) and Railpros (subconsultant).
Ninyo & Moore (subconsultant) will be providing geotechnical, materials testing, and special inspection
services. Ninyo & Moore's proposal is attached as Exhibit `B." Psomas will also be providing field
verification surveying services. QSP services are also provided, which include QSP Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan Monitoring Services as provided by EcoKai and attached as Exhibit "C."
SCOPE OF WORK
Psomas agrees to furnish and perform the various professional services pertinent to the project specifically
outlined as follows:
Construction Meetings and Support
• Attend Pre -Construction Meeting.
• Attend weekly jobsite meetings and job inspection visits.
• Respond to RFI's and review submittals and shop drawings.
• Prepare construction bulletins as needed.
• Prepare construction correction notices as needed.
• Assist with reviewing, analyzing, and advising the city on contract change order requests.
• Perform final review and contribute to the punch list with the contractor.
We have assumed a budget allotment of approximately two hundred (200) hours for this scope of work
As -Built Plan
Consultant shall prepare 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.
Coordination with SCRRA (Railpros)
Railpros will provide construction support services on a time and material basis. Their services will include
coordination with SCRRA, the city, contractor, and the design team as it relates to railroad access and work
adjacent to the rail right of way.
We have assumed a budget allotment of approximately 32 hours for this scope of work.
Geotechnical, Materials Testing and Special Inspection Services (Ninyo & Moore)
Scope of work is outlined in Ninyo & Moore's proposal, attached, as Exhibit `B."
EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Proposal for Additional Engineering Services
Via Princessa Park Phase 1A — Construction Support
Valencia, CA
Psomas Proposal No. 25-101OR1
October 15, 2025
Field Verification Surveying
Field verification for staking and/or constructed improvements, as needed, and only as specifically requested
by client. This work is to be executed in four (4) or eight (8) hour mobilizations of a two (2) person survey
crew, for a total no greater than forty (40) hours.
100% PSE Restart
Psomas and the design team have been asked to restart the project at the 100% PSE phase of the project. The
project was put on hold on April 29, 2024. Due to the long pause (17 months) in schedule, we kindly ask for a
restart fee to cover the design team's efforts to reengage in the project. The estimated timeframe for the restart
is two (2) weeks of effort to pick the project up where it left off at 90% plan check. The restart fee will be
split among the design team consultants including Psomas, PCLD, AVA, and PACE.
QSP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Monitoring (EcoKai)
Scope of work is outlined in EcoKai's proposal, attached, as Exhibit "C."
OWNER'S ALLOWANCE ITEMS
This item is to provide an owner's allowance for items that may require additional budget due to construction
delays. Items that may come up include additional construction support and geotechnical testing services.
Additionally, there has been discussion with the city regarding a further phasing of the project into Phase IB
and Phase II. That effort could involve modifying existing plans, creating separate Phase IB specs, cost
estimate, and bid schedule, additional project management and coordination, and additional bid support.
SCHEDULE "A"
FEESCHEDULE
Proposal for Additional Engineering Services
Via Princessa Park Phase 1A — Construction Support
Valencia, CA
Psomas Proposal No. 25-101OR1
October 15, 2025
Client agrees to pay Consultant as compensation for the professional services described in Exhibit
"A" in accordance with the below schedule.
Description
Budget
Basic Services
Construction Meetings and Support
• Psomas (time and materials)
$
35,000
As -Built Plans
• Psomas (fixed fee)
$
6,000
Coordination with SCRRA (Railpros) (time and materials)
$
8,000
Geotechnical, Materials Testing and Special Inspection Services (Ninyo & Moore) (time
and materials)
$
91,460
Field Verification Surveying (time and materials)
$
20,000
100% PSE Restart (fixed fee)
$
40,000
Phase 1 QSP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Monitoring (EcoKai) (time and
materials)
$
25,200
Basic Services Subtotal
$225,660
Owner's Allowance Items
Owner's Allowance
$
70,000
Owner's Allowance Items Subtotal
$
70,000
TOTAL FEE
$295,660
Alternate Services
QSP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Monitoring (EcoKai) (time and materials)
• Phase 2
$
42,000
• Phase 3
$
31,200
ALTERNATE SERVICES TOTAL
$
73,200
• Services will be performed in accordance with the provisions of our current agreement of which
Exhibit `A" and Schedule `A" will become part.
• The attached Hourly Rate Schedule is valid through December 31, 2025.
• This proposal is valid for a period of 90 days, after which, consultant's proposed fees will be re-
evaluated.
2025 FEE SCHEDULE
Los Angeles and Santa Clarita Offices
Engineering, Land Use Entitlements, and Surveying
IN -OFFICE SERVICES
Effective from January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Administrative/Project Administrator
Drafter/Design Drafter
Civil Engineering Designer/Engineer
Surveyor/Project Surveyor/GIS Specialist/Photogram metrist
Planners/Assistant Planner/Expeditor/Senior Planner
Project Designer/Professional Engineer/Project Engineer
Sr. Project Engineer/Sr. Project Surveyor/Sr. GIS Specialist
Project Management
Principal/Director
SURVEY HOURLY RATES - FIELD SERVICES
Effective from October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
$100 - $13S
$130 - $170
$130 - $170
$11 S - $190
$12S - $20S
$160 - $190
$190 - $23S
$190- $27S
$240-$3SO
One -Person Survey Party $2SO
Two -Person Survey Party $38S
Three -Person Survey Party $48S
Field Supervisor $208
Hourly rates for field survey parties include normal usage of field equipment and are fully
equipped rates.
REIMBURSABLES
Mileage at current IRS allowable rate and parking expenses incurred by office employees are
charged at cost. Prints, plots, messenger service, subsistence, air travel, and other direct
expenses will be charged at cost plus ten percent. The services of outside consultants will be
charged at cost plus fifteen percent.
The above rate schedule is for straight time. Overtime will be charged at 135 percent of the standard hourly rates.
Work performed on Sundays and holidays will be charged at 170 percent of the standard hourly rates.
Billine Policies and Procedures
The relationship with our client works best when there is a mutual understanding about fees
and payment terms. You are encouraged to discuss with us any questions you may have
concerning these policies.
Billing
The value of our services is determined primarily by the time spent on each client matter. Our
time records are kept on a weekly basis and invoices are prepared every four or five weeks,
depending on our accounting calendar.
Payments
As there is a time lag between rendering professional services and mailing our bills, all
invoices are due upon presentation. Any bills that are not paid within thirty days are classified
as "delinquent," and a late charge of 1-1/2 % per month will be added.
Work Stoppage
Work will be stopped on any job that has invoices outstanding for more than 60 days. Due to
the costs and inefficiencies that results from stopping and restarting a job, an additional
"start-up charge" will be assessed.
Retainers
It is our policy to obtain an advance retainer from all new clients and from exiting clients under
certain circumstances. Also, it occasionally may be appropriate to require an advance retainer
after the commencement of a project or to require an increase in a prior retainer. This depends in
part on our client's payment history and the scope of the work involved.
Reimbursable Expenses
Costs, other than time charges, are based on usage. Therefore, the cost of blueprinting,
messenger service, transportation, and other specific job related costs are charges as
"reimbursable expenses." Generally, these are a very small portion of the total cost of a
project. If requested, we will provide a computer printout which details these costs. We do not
provide any additional backup for these generally nominal expenses.
PSOMAS
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Nick Tarditti, CFA Chief
Financial Officer
EXHIBIT "B"
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Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants YEARS,
September 25, 2025
Project No. 212109001
Mr. Jeremy Johnson
Psomas
555 S. Flower Street, Suite 4300
Los Angeles, California 90071
Subject: Proposal for Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services
Via Princessa Park — Phase 1A Rough Grading
Santa Clarita, California
CIP No. 25-26-P3033
References: Ninyo & Moore, 2025, Updated Geotechnical Evaluation, Via Princessa Park, City of
Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita, California, dated May 30.
PSOMAS, 2025, City of Santa Clarita, Via Princessa Park, Phase 1A Rough Grading,
19201 Via Princessa, Santa Clarita, California, dated July.
Dear Mr. Johnson:
Ninyo & Moore is pleased to submit this proposal for geotechnical and materials testing services during
construction of the Via Princessa Park Phase IA Rough Grading Project located at 19201 Via Princessa
in Santa Clarita, California. Based on our review of the project plans and our previous work at the site,
we understand that the project will generally consist of rough grading for the Via Princess Park. Cut will
be generated from the proposed Best Management Practice Structure on the west side of Honby
Channel. The cut will be placed as documented engineered fill within the proposed Park Site on the
east side of Honby Channel. The fill placed will be within the sports field areas that will be completed
in later phases. Prior to fill placement, approximately 3 feet of undocumented fill and loose/weak
alluvium will be removed and replaced as documented engineered fill.
Excavation and fill activities are anticipated to be within 20 feet of existing mobile home residential
structures to the east of the project boundary. The City of Santa Clarita has requested vibration
monitoring services for the adjacent residential structures that includes a preconstruction survey of the
exterior conditions of the residential structures.
We are assuming an 8-week schedule for Phase 1A rough grading that includes 4 weeks of Vibration
monitoring.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Vibration Monitoring
Based on our conversations with you, our understanding of the proposed construction, and our
experience with similar projects, we propose to provide the following scope of services for vibration
monitoring:
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• Performance of a pre -construction survey of up to 20 residential structures. to establish a baseline
set of conditions at the site and adjacent residences prior to the proposed construction. The pre -
construction survey would include photo -documentation of geotechnical conditions of the site and
exterior areas of the neighboring properties, and measurements of existing geotechnical features.
If pre -construction surveys of the interior conditions are required, this may be provided for an
additional fee.
• Performance of vibration monitoring at four (4) locations. Vibration monitors will be installed
adjacent to the residential structures. Locations of the vibration monitors will be determined
following discussions with representatives from the City of Santa Clarita and the neighboring
property owners. The vibration monitoring equipment is powered by internal batteries and will
provide continuous operations with wireless transmission of vibration data to project personnel.
• Review and analysis of transmitted vibration data. Text and/or email alerts will be sent to
designated project personnel when vibration readings greater than the agreed upon alert threshold
are recorded.
• Construction activities and existing conditions will be monitored by onsite Ninyo & Moore
personnel. Field activity logs will record general construction activities and any activity considered
potentially able to produce relatively large impulses or vibration signals.
• Project coordination, management and technical support including review of the project plans and
specifications, work scheduling and distribution of test data.
• Attendance at pre -construction meetings and as -requested field meetings.
• Advise on locations for City's surveyor to set control points for settlement monitoring during
construction activities. Guidance for frequency for checking control points will also be provided.
• Photo documentation during construction and post construction.
Geotechnical and Materials i esting Services
Based on our conversations with Psomas, our understanding of the proposed construction, and our
experience with similar projects, we propose to provide the following scope of services for geotechnical
and materials testing services:
• Project coordination, management and technical support including review of the project
geotechnical reports, plans and specifications, work scheduling and distribution of test data.
• Attendance at pre -construction meetings and as -requested field meetings.
• Field Senior Project Engineer/Geologist services for observation of remedial excavation bottoms
and foundation excavations. Written supplemental recommendations will be provided as needed.
• Field Technician services to provide observation, sampling and testing during earthwork
operations. Field density tests will be performed to evaluate the Contractor's compaction efforts.
• Preparation of daily reports, test data sheets, and field memoranda to document the items
inspected and tested. These will be provided to the City of Santa Clarita representative in lieu of a
Final As -Graded Compaction Report.
• Preparation of the Rough Grade Certification Letter at the completion of grading.
• Laboratory testing, including proctor density, sieve analysis, and sand equivalent.
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ASSUMPTIONS
Based on our project understanding, the following assumptions have been made in the preparation of
our scope of services:
• Our services will be coordinated and scheduled on an as -needed basis, as requested by our client's
authorized field representative.
• The pre -construction survey does not include interior conditions of the residential buildings.
• Temporary power to the onsite storage bin will be provided by others. This is for equipment battery
charging purposes only that may use a standard outlet located nearby.
• Preparation of a detailed Final As -Graded Compaction Report will not be requested.
• Our services are subject to prevailing wage requirements.
• Specialty Inspector and materials testing services for concrete, masonry and steel construction will
not be required.
ESTIMATED FEE
We propose to provide our services on a time -and -materials basis in accordance with the attached
Schedule of Fees. Our estimated fees for the scopes described herein is presented in the attached
Tables 1 and 2.
Ninyo & Moore appreciates the opportunity to provide this proposal and we look forward to working with
you.
Respectfully submitted,
NINYO & MOORE
Matthew R. Harrell, PG, C -G, QSD/P
Senior Geologist
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Alfredo "Tino" Rodriguez
Principal/Construction Services
Attachments: Table 1 — Breakdown of Estimated Fee — Vibration Monitoring Services
Table 2 — Breakdown of Estimated Fee — Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services
Schedule of Fees
Ninyo & Moore I Via Princessa Park — Phase 1A Rough Grading, Santa Clarita, California 1212109001 1 September 25, 2025 3
Principal Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist 4 hours @ $ 250.00 /hour $ 1,000.00
Senior Engineer/Geologist - Pre-Conctruction Survey 16 hours @ $ 235.00 /hour $ 3,760.00
Senior Staff Engineer/Geologist 8 hours @ $ 200.00 /hour $ 1,600.00
Letter Preparation Lump Sum $ 2,500.00
Project Engineer/Geologist
Vibration Monitoring Equipment (Unit 1)
Vibration Monitoring Equipment (Unit 2)
Vibration Monitoring Equipment (Unit 3)
Vibration Monitoring Equipment (Unit 4)
Remote Data Transmission Fee (Unit 1)
Remote Data Transmission Fee (Unit 2)
Remote Data Transmission Fee (Unit 3)
Remote Data Transmission Fee (Unit 4)
Principal Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist
Senior Project Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist
Principal Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist
Senior Project Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist
Letter Preparation
Field Vehicle Usage
Subtotal $ 7,860.00
6 hours
@
$ 210.00
/hour
$
1,260.00
30 days
@
$ 50.00
/day
$
1,500.00
30 days
@
$ 50.00
/day
$
1,500.00
30 days
@
$ 50.00
/day
$
1,500.00
30 days
@
$ 50.00
/day
$
1,500.00
30 days
@
$ 10.00
/week
$
300.00
30 days
@
$ 10.00
/week
$
300.00
30 days
@
$ 10.00
/week
$
300.00
30 days
@
$ 10.00
/week
$
300.00
2 hours
@
$ 210.00
/hour
$
420.00
12 hours
@
$ 195.00
/hour
$
2,340.00
Subtotal
$
11,220.00
4 hours @ $ 210.00 /hour $ 840.00
16 hours @ $ 195.00 /hour $ 3,120.00
Lump Sum $ 1,500.00
Subtotal $ 5,460.00
16 hours @ $ 15.00 /hour $ 240.00
Subtotal $ 240.00
Ninyo & Moore I Via Princessa Park - Phase 1A Rough Grading, Santa Clarita, California 1 212176001 1 CA16PW I September 25, 2025 1
Principal Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist
Senior Staff Geologist/Engineer
Senior Field Technician - Phase 1 Rough Grading
Onsite Temporary Storage Bin
Field Vehicle and Equipment
Proctor Density D 1557, D 698, CT 216, & AASHTO T-180
Sand Equivalent, D 2419, CT 217
Sieve Analysis, D 422, CT 202
Principal Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist
Senior Project Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist
Geotechnical/Environmental/Assistant
4 hours
@
$ 250.00
/hour
$
1,000.00
32 hours
@
$ 200.00
/hour
$
6,400.00
320 hours
@
$ 135.00
/hour
$
43,200.00
2 mos.
@
$ 240.00
Imo
$
480.00
356 hours
@
$ 15.00
/hour
$
5,340.00
Subtotal
$
55,420.00
4 tests
@
$ 220.00
/test
$
880.00
4 tests
@
$ 125.00
/test
$
500.00
4 tests
@
$ 145.00
/test
$
580.00
Subtotal
$
1,960.00
10 hours @ $ 250.00 /hour
$
2,500.00
20 hours @ $ 220.00 /hour
$
4,400.00
20 hours @ $ 120.00 /hour
$
2,400.00
Subtotal
$
9,300.00
Ninyo & Moore I Via Princessa Park - Phase 1A Rough Grading, Santa Clarita, California 1 212176001 1 CA16PW I September 25, 2025 1
Professional Staff
Principal Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist/Certified Industrial Hygienist
$
250
Senior Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist
$
235
Senior Project Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist
$
220
Project Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist
$
210
Senior Staff Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist
$
200
Staff Engineer/Geologist/Environmental Scientist
$
180
GIS Analyst
$
160
Technical Illustrator/CAD Operator
$
140
Field Staff
Certified Asbestos/Lead Technician
$
220
Field Operations Manager
$
150
Nondestructive Examination Technician (UT, MT, LP)
$
145
Supervisory Technician
$
140
Special Inspector (Concrete, Masonry, Structural Steel, Welding, and Fireproofing)
$
135
Senior Technician
$
135
Technician
$
130
Administrative Staff
Information Specialist
$
120
Geotechnical/Environmental/Laboratory Assistant
$
120
Data Processor
$
95
Dtther Charges JL _
Concrete Coring Equipment (includes technician)
$
190/hr
Anchor Load Test Equipment (includes technician)
$
190/hr
GPR Equipment
$
180/hr
State of California Prevailing Wage Surcharge
$
30/hr
Inclinometer
$
100/hr
Hand Auger Equipment
$
80/hr
Rebar Locator (Pachometer)
$
25/hr
Vapor Emission Kit
$
65/kit
Nuclear Density Gauge
$
15/hr
X-Ray Fluorescence
$
70/hr
PID/FID
$
25/hr
Air Sampling Pump
$
10/hr
Field Vehicle
$
15/hr
Equipment
$
15/hr
Expert Witness Testimony
$
450/hr
Direct Expenses
Cost plus
15 %
Special equipment charges will be provided upon request.
Our field services, are charged at a 4-hour minimum, and 8-hour minimum for hours exceeding 4 hours. Overtime rates
at 1.5 times the regular rates will be charged for work performed in excess of 8 hours in one day Monday through Friday
and all day on Saturday. Rates at twice the regular rates will be charged for all work in excess of 12 hours in one day,
all day Sunday and on holidays.
Field services that may be subject to prevailing wage in accordance with AB 1768 and Prevailing Wage Determinations,
will be subject to a prevailing wage surcharge as shown in our Schedule of Fees. Our rates will be adjusted in conjunction
with the increase in the Prevailing Wage Determination during the life of the project, as applicable.
The terms and conditions are included in Ninyo & Moore's Work Authorization and Agreement form.
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SOILS
CONCRETE
Atterberg Limits, D 4318, CT 204
$
170
Compression Tests, 6x12 Cylinder, C 39
$
35
California Bearing Ratio (CBR), D 1883
$
550
Concrete Mix Design Review, Job Spec
$
300
Chloride and Sulfate Content, CT 417 & CT 422
$
175
Concrete Mix Design, per Trial Batch, 6 cylinder, ACI
$
850
Consolidation, D 2435, CT 219
$
300
Concrete Cores, Compression (excludes sampling), C 42
$
120
Consolidation, Hydro -Collapse only, D 2435
$
150
Drying Shrinkage, C 157
$
400
Consolidation - Time Rate, D 2435, CT 219
$
200
Flexural Test, C 78
$
85
Direct Shear - Remolded, D 3080
$
350
Flexural Test, C 293
$
85
Direct Shear- Undisturbed, D 3080
$
300
Flexural Test, CT 523
$
95
Durability Index, CT 229
$
175
Gunite/Shotcrete, Panels, 3 cut cores per panel and test, ACI
$
275
Expansion Index, D 4829, IBC 18-3
$
190
Lightweight Concrete Fill, Compression, C 495
$
80
Expansion Potential (Method A), D 4546
$
170
Petrographic Analysis, C 856
$ 2,000
Geofabric Tensile and Elongation Test, D 4632
$
200
Restrained Expansion of Shrinkage Compensation
$
450
Hydraulic Conductivity, D 5084
$
350
Splitting Tensile Strength, C 496
$
100
Hydrometer Analysis, D 6913, CT 203
$
220
3x6 Grout, (CLSM), C 39
$
55
Moisture, Ash, & Organic Matter of Peat/Organic Soils
$
120
2x2x2 Non -Shrink Grout, C 109
$
55
Moisture Only, D 2216, CT 226
$
35
Moisture and Density, D 2937
$
45
ASPHALT
Permeability, CH, D 2434, CT 220
$
300
Air Voids, T 269
$
85
pH and Resistivity, CT 643
$
175
Asphalt Mix Design, Caltrans (inci. Aggregate Quality)
$ 4,500
Proctor Density D1557, D 698, CT 216, AASHTO T-180
$
220
Asphalt Mix Design Review, Job Spec
$
180
Proctor Density with Rock Correction D 1557
$
340
Dust Proportioning, CT LP-4
$
85
R-value, D 2844, CT 301
$
375
Extraction, % Asphalt, including Gradation, D 2172, CT 382
$
250
Sand Equivalent, D 2419, CT 217
$
125
Extraction, % Asphalt without Gradation, D 2172, CT 382
$
150
Sieve Analysis, D 6913, CT 202
$
145
Film Stripping, CT 302
$
120
Sieve Analysis, 200 Wash, D 1140, CT 202
$
100
Hveem Stability and Unit Weight D 1560, T 246, CT 366
$
225
Specific Gravity, D 854
$
125
Marshall Stability, Flow and Unit Weight, T 245
$
240
Thermal Resistivity (ASTM 5334, IEEE 442)
$
925
Maximum Theoretical Unit Weight, D 2041, CT 309
$
150
Triaxial Shear, C.D, D 4767, T 297
$
550
Moisture Content, CT 370
$
95
Triaxial Shear, C.U., w/pore pressure, D 4767, T 2297 per pt
$
450
Moisture Susceptibility and Tensile Stress Ratio, T 238, CT 371
$ 1,000
Triaxial Shear, C.U., w/o pore pressure, D 4767, T 2297 per pt
$
350
Slurry Wet Track Abrasion, D 3910
$
150
Triaxial Shear, U.U., D 2850
$
250
Superpave, Asphalt Mix Verification (incl. Aggregate Quality)
$ 4,900
Unconfined Compression, D 2166, T 208
$
180
Superpave, Gyratory Unit Wt., T 312
$
100
Superpave, Hamburg Wheel, 20,000 passes, T 324
$ 1,000
MASONRY
Unit Weight sample or core, D 2726, CT 308
$
100
Brick Absorption, 24-hour submersion, 5-hr boiling, 7-day, C 67
$
70
Voids in Mineral Aggregate, (VMA) CT LP-2
$
90
Brick Compression Test, C 67
$
55
Voids filled with Asphalt, (VFA) CT LP-3
$
90
Brick Efflorescence, C 67
$
55
Wax Density, D 1188
$
140
Brick Modulus of Rupture, C 67
$
50
Brick Moisture as received, C 67
$
45
AGGREGATES
Brick Saturation Coefficient, C 67
$
60
Clay Lumps and Friable Particles, C 142
$
180
Concrete Block Compression Test, 8x8x16, C 140
$
70
Cleanness Value, CT 227
$
180
Concrete Block Conformance Package, C 90
$
500
Crushed Particles, CT 205
$
175
Concrete Block Linear Shrinkage, C 426
$
200
Durability, Coarse or Fine, CT 229
$
205
Concrete Block Unit Weight and Absorption, C 140
$
70
Fine Aggregate Angularity, ASTM C 1252, T 304, CT 234
$
180
Cores, Compression or Shear Bond, CA Code
$
70
Flat and Elongated Particle, D 4791
$
220
Masonry Grout, 3x3x6 prism compression, C 39
$
45
Lightweight Particles, C 123
$
180
Masonry Mortar, 2x2 cube compression, C 109
$
35
Los Angeles Abrasion, C 131 or C 535
$
200
Masonry Prism, half size, compression, C 1019
$
120
Material Finer than No. 200 Sieve by Washing, C 117
$
90
Masonry Prism, Full size, compression, C 1019
$
200
Organic Impurities, C 40
$
90
Potential Alkali Reactivity, Mortar Bar Method, Coarse, C 1260
$ 1,250
REINFORCING AND STRUCTURAL STEEL
Potential Alkali Reactivity, Mortar Bar Method, Fine, C 1260
$
950
Chemical Analysis, A 36, A 615
$
135
Potential Reactivity of Aggregate (Chemical Method), C 289
$
475
Fireproofing Density Test, UBC 7-6
$
90
Sand Equivalent, T 176, CT 217
$
125
Hardness Test, Rockwell, A 370
$
80
Sieve Analysis, Coarse Aggregate, T 27, C 136
$
120
High Strength Bolt, Nut & Washer Conformance,
Sieve Analysis, Fine Aggregate (including wash), T 27, C 136
$
145
per assembly, A 325
$
150
Sodium Sulfate Soundness, C 88
$
450
Mechanically Spliced Reinforcing Tensile Test, ACI
$
175
Specific Gravity and Absorption, Coarse, C 127, CT 206
$
115
Pre -Stress Strand (7 wire), A 416
$
170
Specific Gravity and Absorption, Fine, C 128, CT 207
$
175
Reinforcing Tensile or Bend up to No.11, A 615 & A 706
$
75
Structural Steel Tensile Test: Up to 200,000 lbs., A 370
$
90
ROOFING
Welded Reinforcing Tensile Test: Up to No.11 bars, ACI
$
80
Roofing Tile Absorption, (set of 5), C 67
$
250
Roofing Tile Strength Test, (set of 5), C 67
$
250
Special preparation of standard test specimens will be charged at the technician's hourly rate.
Ninyo & Moore is accredited to perform the AASHTO equivalent of many ASTM test procedures.
Ninyo & Moore I Via Princessa Park- Phase 1A Rough Grading, Santa Clarita, California 1212109001 1 September 25, 2025 2024 Laboratory Testing
EXHIBIT "C"
EcoKai Environmental, Inc.
Jeremy Johnson, PE
PSOMAS
Sr. Project Manager/Vice President
October 6, 2025
via email
Subject: Proposal to Provide Risk Level 2 QSP Services for the Via Princessa Park Project in the City of
Santa Clarita, California
Jeremy,
EcoKai is pleased to provide these proposed costs for Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Risk
Level 2 QSP monitoring services for the Via Princessa Park Project in Santa Clarita, California. Per the
information you provided and our understanding of the phased scope of work, we have provided costs in
the tables in Attachment 1 separately for Phases 1, 2, and 3 and for an Alternate Phase 2.
Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) activities include:
1. All activities, reports, and equipment shall comply with the 2022 Construction General Permit,
Order WQ 2022-0057-DWQ, NPDES No. CAS000002 as it applies to Traditional Construction with
a Risk Level of 2.
2. Install and maintain an on -site wireless internet-based weather station, which monitors as a
minimum: wind speed and direction, rainfall rate, rainfall daily total, rainfall cumulative, and
temperature. All measured data will be available in a spreadsheet format. The weather data will
be real-time and fully accessible to all project members.
3. Monitor NOAA 7-Day Weather Forecast Weather Table Interface regularly.
4. Assemble Inspection Report and upload to the project's construction management website
within 24-hrs of completing each inspection.
5. Inspection and all other reports to be provided as an PDF.
6. Communicate BMP deficiencies with on -site construction supervisor/project manager the day of
the inspection.
7. During-QPE Inspections will include the testing of discharges for pH and Turbidity with field
meters, if a discharge(s) is/are present. If discharge not present, inspection reports will so state.
Each discharge will be monitored each workday of the QPE.
8. Field meters will use 2022 CGP approved methods for analyzing runoff and will be calibrated as
per the manufacturer's requirements with the appropriate calibration standards and calibration
procedures.
9. For any NAL Exceedance(s), a background sample shall also be taken.
10. NAL Exceedances shall be reported to the City by text message or email before 5PM the day
they're measured.
11. NAL Exceedances will be investigated for the cause of the exceedance, only facts are to be
reported.
12. QSP to provide all their own PPE, inspection documents, field testing equipment, cell phone.
13. QSPs shall maintain an active QSP credential (not expired).
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October 6, 2025
14. QSP and QSP-Delegates shall provide documents detailing their training. QSP-Delegate training
shall conform to the CASQA Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) Delegate Training Guidelines,
February 2024, as a minimum.
15. QSP shall provide (electronically as a PDF) instruction manuals for the field test equipment being
used.
16. QSP shall provide the correct sample containers and appropriate sample preservation methods
for non -visible pollutant testing (if applicable).
17. Update on -site Erosion Control Plan as needed (in the Construction trailer) in coordination with
the Project Manager.
18. All inspection related photographs will include a date, time of day, compass direction the
camera was facing, and description of subject in the photo.
19. Provide a Draft Annual Report, including the Compliance Summary.
20. No activities in SMARTS will be required by the QSP/QSP-Delegate.
21. EcoKai will provide the City with all necessary information and materials required for filing a
Notice of Termination on SMARTS at the conclusion of the Project.
We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal. If you have any questions, or if I can of any additional
assistance, please call me in the office at (424) 241-3524.
Sincerely,
Jim Burton, PE, QSD/P
President / CEO
EcoKai Environmental, Inc.
Attachment 1— Project Budget Estimate
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Attachment 1
Phase 1(includes Idle Period 1 Monthly Inspections)
(12/1/2025 — 6/30/2026; 144 Work Days)
October 6, 2025
Task No. /Description
Unit
QtY
Labor Cost /
TotalsUnit
1- Weekly QSP Inspections, BMP Inspection
Documentation, Weather Tracking, Erosion Control
per Week
30
$400
$12,000
Plan Updates, Rain Gauge Installation & Monitoring,
and Project Documentation & Reporting
2 - Monthly Inspections During Idle Period
Per Month
3
$400
$1,200
3 - Rain Event Field Sampling$
Pre -storm Site Visits
Each
6
$400
$2,400
Post -storm Site Visits
Each
6
$400
$2,400
During Rain Site Visits
Each
18
$400
$7,200
TOTAL
$25,200
t = Laboratory costs for non -visible pollutant sampling, if necessary, per the General Construction Permit, will be billed at cost and
have not been included herein.
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Phase 2 (includes Idle Period 2 Inspections)
(10/1/2026—12/31/2027; 310 Work Days)
October 6, 2025
Task No. / Description
Unit
Qty
Labor Cost /
Totals
Unit
1- Weekly QSP Inspections, BMP Inspection
Documentation, Weather Tracking, Erosion Control
per Week
66
$400
$26,400
Plan Updates, Rain Gauge Installation & Monitoring,
and Project Documentation & Reporting
2 - Monthly Inspections During Idle Period
Per Month
3
$400
$1,200
3 - Rain Event Field Sampling*
Pre -storm Site Visits
Each
8
$400
$3,200
Post -storm Site Visits
Each
8
$400
$3,200
During Rain Site Visits
Each
20
$400
$8,000
TOTAL
$42,000
f = Laboratory costs for non -visible pollutant sampling, if necessary, per the General Construction Permit,
will be billed at cost and have not been included herein.
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Phase 3
(4/1/2028 — 3/31/2029; 247 Work Days)
October 6, 2025
Task No. / Description
Unit
Qty
Labor Cost /
Totals
Unit
1- Weekly QSP Inspections, BMP Inspection
Documentation, Weather Tracking, Erosion Control
per Week
53
$400
$21,200
Plan Updates, Rain Gauge Installation & Monitoring,
and Project Documentation & Reporting
2 - Monthly Inspections During Idle Period
Per Month
0
$400
$0
3 - Rain Event Field Sampling*
Pre -storm Site Visits
Each
6
$400
$2,400
Post -storm Site Visits
Each
6
$400
$2,400
During Rain Site Visits
Each
13
$400
$5,200
TOTAL
$31,200
f = Laboratory costs for non -visible pollutant sampling, if necessary, per the General Construction Permit,
will be billed at cost and have not been included herein.
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Alternate Phase 2
(10/1/2026—11/30/2028; 540 Work Days)
October 6, 2025
Task No. / Description
Unit
Qty
Labor Cost /
Totals
Unit
1- Weekly QSP Inspections, BMP Inspection
Documentation, Weather Tracking, Erosion Control
per Week
113
$400
$45,200
Plan Updates, Rain Gauge Installation & Monitoring,
and Project Documentation & Reporting
2 - Monthly Inspections During Idle Period
Per Month
0
$400
$0
3 - Rain Event Field Sampling*
Pre -storm Site Visits
Each
13
$400
$5,200
Post -storm Site Visits
Each
13
$400
$5,200
During Rain Site Visits
Each
26
$400
$10,400
TOTAL
$66,000
f = Laboratory costs for non -visible pollutant sampling, if necessary, per the General Construction Permit,
will be billed at cost and have not been included herein.
425 151h Street, Suite 3246, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 — (424) 241-3524
Amendment 1 Proposal
Date 10/15/2025
SCRRA Project No.
Project Name Via Princessa Park-Amendment-01
Schedule Dec 2025 to June 2026
NO.
ITEM
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT COST
TOTAL COST
No. of Months
Meeting per
Hours
No. of
Total
Month
I
Persons
uenerai ues-Inion or—ces
1.0
Meetings
a PDT Meetings (Virtual)
6
0.5 1 1.0
3
HR
$250.00
$750.00
b Inter -Departmental and Focus Meetings
6
0.5 1 1
3
HR
$250.00
$750.00
Sub -Total
6
HR
$1,500.00
2.0 Project Management and Administration
a Progress reports/Invoicing
6
1 1 1
6
HR
$250.00
$1,500.00
b General PM Work
6
1 1 1
6
HR
$250.00
$1,500.00
Sub -Total
12
HR
$3,000.00
3.0 Document Review/Design Support
d Site Visits/Field Meetings
6
0.50 8 1
24
HR
$250.00
$6,000.00
Sub -Total
24
HR
$6,000.00
4.0 Right of Entry
a Administrative/Application Review Fees
1
LS
$4,200.00
$4,200.00
b Standard Plan Review
1
LS
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
c Flagging
120
EA
$2,150.00
$258,000.00
d Safety Training
40
EA
$215.00
$8,600.00
e Signal Cable Marking
2
EA
$500.00
$1,000.00
f Contingency
1
LS
$2,500.00
$2'500.00
Sub -Total
$276,800.00
Sub -Total
$287,300.00
Contingency
10%
$28,730.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST
$316,030.00
Notes: The cost of the SCRRA services shown is an estimate only and SCRRA will be reimbursed
on the basis
of actual
costs and expenses.
SCRRA to be reimbursed for the actual costs and expenses incurred by SCRRA and its contractors/consultants
for all services and work performed
in connection
with this project,
including an allocated
overhead
representing SCRRA's costs for administration and management.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 825FAE45-6C95-4DA9-82D7-041058139BE5
Originalgreement
DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT
y'Sim'1i
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL
AUTHORITY (SCRRA)
AND THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
FOR
VIA PRINCESSA PARK
AT
SCRRA MP 37.9 - VALLEY SUBDIVISION
1101
SANTA CLARITA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
DocuSign Envelope ID: 825FAE45-6C95-4DA9-82D7-041058139BE5
Via Princessa Park SCRRA Project No. 860998
Design Services Agreement Valley Subdivision MP 37.9
This Design Services Agreement ("AGREEMENT") is made and entered into as of the
27 day of February 2023, by and between the SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY, a joint powers authority existing under the laws of the State
of California (hereinafter referred to as "SCRRA"), to be addressed at 900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite
1500, Los Angeles, CA 90017 and the CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, a general law city and
municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of California, (hereinafter
referred to as "CITY"), to be addressed at City of Santa Clarita, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite
300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. CITY and SCRRA may be referred to singly as "PARTY" and
collectively as "PARTIES."
RECITALS:
SCRRA is a five -county joint powers authority, created pursuant to California Public Utilities
Code Section 130255 and California Government Code Section 6500 et seq., to build, maintain,
administer, and operate the "METROLINK" commuter train system on railroad rights -of -way
owned by the member agencies and through other shared use and joint operation agreements. The
five -county member agencies are comprised of the following: Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority ("METRO"), Ventura County Transportation Commission ("VCTC"),
Orange County Transportation Authority ("OCTA"), San Bernardino County Transportation
Authority ("SBCTA"), and Riverside County Transportation Commission ("RCTC").
SCRRA controls, administers, operates, and maintains the railroad track, structures, signals,
communication systems, and appurtenances on the rail line known as the Valley Subdivision in
the area traversed by the proposed underpass in the City of Santa Clarita. SCRRA and the
"Operating Railroads" [as used herein "Operating Railroads" means any passenger or freight -
related railroad company(s) operating on SCRRA track(s), including the National Railroad
Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK), the Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR), and the
Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF)] operate trains and rail equipment
through this corridor on right-of-way owned by METRO, in accordance with the Shared Use
Agreement dated December 20, 1990, and the Agreement between SCRRA, its Member Agencies,
and the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) and known as the "Intercity
Agreement".
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Via Princessa Park SCRRA Project No. 860998
Design Services Agreement Valley Subdivision MP 37.9
The CITY is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the
State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being conducted under the
statutes of the State of California
The CITY desires to develop a park adjacent to the Metrolink Via Princessa Station with an
underpass to allow access from the existing station parking lot to the proposed park that lies north
of the station, herein referred to as the "PROJECT". The underpass will accommodate pedestrian
and vehicular access, specifically to be used for park maintenance and restricted vehicles use only,
and the existing station at -grade crossing will be removed. Access ramps and walkways shall be
ADA compliant.
The CITY desires SCRRA to provide support services to the City on the PROJECT. SCRRA does
not receive any funding through its budget process to support third party projects such as this one.
SCRRA is required to enter into agreements, service contracts, and memorandum of
understandings, and obtain deposits to cover the expenses of its staff, consultants, and contractors
in the support of third -party projects. Therefore, CITY and SCRRA wish to enter into this
AGREEMENT to establish roles, responsibilities, funding and processes for engineering reviews,
comments, and approvals of engineering Plans, Specifications, and Estimates for the PROJECT.
As part of the PROJECT, SCRRA, at the CITY's sole cost and expense, will provide flagging
support, training, design reviews, and attendance at design meetings and site visits as required to
accommodate the PROJECT through the PS&E Phase, hereinafter referred to as "DESIGN
SUPPORT SERVICES", and as detailed in Section I.1. of this AGREEMENT.
The PARTIES acknowledge that a future Agreement shall be required to cover the construction
and maintenance services, should the CITY obtain construction funding and pursue the project.
Said agreement must be in place prior to permitting construction on railroad right-of-way.
The PARTIES acknowledge that if the CITY and its consultants and contractors need access within
or adjacent to the railroad right-of-way to perform any design or construction work, a separate
Right of Entry Agreement (Form 5 and Form 6, available at
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Via Princessa Park SCRRA Project No. 860998
Design Services Agreement Valley Subdivision MP 37.9
https://www.metrolinktrains.com/about/agency/engineering--construction/) between SCRRA and
each entity must be issued before access can be provided.
AGREEMENT
IN CONSIDERATION of the promises and mutual understandings of the PARTIES, and the
faithful performance thereof:
SECTION I
SCRRA agrees as follows:
1. SCRRA to provide "DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES" as detailed herein during the
development of the PS&E of the PROJECT as follows;
a. Provide project management, attend coordination meetings and site visits,
diagnostic meetings and coordinate preparation of all agreements.
b. Provide reviews and responses, which include engineering plans, specifications,
and technical reports for compliance with SCRRA requirements and operating train
service.
c. Provide Right -of -Entry, including SCRRA utility marking support.
d. Provide railroad protective services (Flagging and Safety Training) should there be
any requirement to gain access to the Railroad Right -of -Way to undertake tasks
with the potential to foul the track.
2. The performance of any additional services beyond the DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES
defined in Section I.1. and outlined in EXHIBIT "A", shall require an amendment to this
AGREEMENT signed by both Parties.
3. SCRRA will provide Railroad Protective Services (Employee in Charge, Third Party
Safety training, SCRRA signal/communication cable marking), at CITY cost, to facilitate
access for CITY staff, contractors or consultants to the Right -of -Way for survey purposes.
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Design Services Agreement Valley Subdivision MP 37.9
4. SCRRA shall designate a Project Manager as a single point of contact to oversee and
manage SCRRA's obligations under this AGREEMENT in coordination with CITY's
elected representative.
5. Provide quarterly project status reports to CITY no later than the 30t' of the month
following the end of each quarter reflecting draw down of funds and funds expended for
the PROJECT, including a progress report that includes status, schedule update,
anticipated cash flow and draw downs, and expenditures to budget.
SECTION II
CITY agrees as follows:
1. CITY shall designate its City Engineer or his or her designee as its single point of contact
to coordinate with SCRRA for all DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES under this
AGREEMENT.
2. CITY shall fund and bear the cost of one hundred percent (100%) of all DESIGN
SUPPORT SERVICES as defined in Section I and outlined in EXHIBIT "A" of this
AGREEMENT. The costs associated with the DESIGN SUPPORT SEVICES are only
estimates and may vary, for which the CITY shall be responsible for reimbursement of one
hundred percent (100%) of all costs incurred by SCRRA.
3. The total cost of the DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES provided by this AGREEMENT
shall not exceed the sum of $437,000. Right of entry fees associated with the Design
Services Agreement in the amount of $28,050 were paid in advanced, and within thirty
(30) days of execution of this AGREEMENT, CITY agrees to deposit the remaining
amount of $408,950 which shall bring the total deposit amount to one hundred percent
percent (100%) of the estimated cost of DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES to be provided
by SCRRA under EXHIBIT "A" of this AGREEMENT. SCRRA shall notify CITY in
writing when seventy-five percent (75%) of the deposited funds have been exhausted and
include an estimate of what, if any, additional funds are estimated to be needed to complete
the services under this AGREEMENT.
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4. CITY shall be the lead on the PS&E, including signal design if needed, for the PROJECT.
CITY shall comply and require its consultants/contractors, if applicable to comply with all
SCRRA standards, recommended practices, operating rules, and safety requirements, and
to comply with all requirements of the SCRRA system configuration management
program, and coordinate all right of entry costs and/or flagging costs that may be required
for any work related to the PROJECT.
5. CITY will consider SCRRA's comments and responses on the PROJECT and direct its
consultant(s) accordingly, if any such changes requested by SCRRA, are consistent with
the conditions present at the specific location, and if such changes are in accordance with
SCRRA's design manuals, standards guidelines and practices and sound industry practice
and comply with the current SCRRA guidelines and standards that are published at design
contract issuance for final plans. Additionally, if a construction contract for the PROJECT
has not been awarded and a Notice to Proceed issued within two years of the execution of
the C&M agreement, the CITY's design shall be changed to incorporate any SCRRA
revised design requirements, at CITY's expense.
6. CITY shall identify and locate all SCRRA signal and communication, and PTC facilities
in the project area. Signals determined to be obscured and or signals and communication
facilities determined to be in conflict with construction will be relocated, if necessary.
Relocations will be designed by CITY and relocated by SCRRA at CITY expense and are
not included in this AGREEMENT. SCRRA facilities that cannot be relocated because of
operational or other constraints may require CITY to alter their design or construction
procedures.
7. CITY shall include in the PS&E package for submittals as set forth herein all Third Party
facilities in the PROJECT. In the event that any utility work needs to be undertaken for
any existing public and/or private utility during the preliminary engineering phase of the
PROJECT, CITY will make all necessary agreements with the owners for the protection,
relocation or removal of said facilities. CITY shall also provide copies of its letter
agreements with utility companies to SCRRA and Metro showing that arrangements have
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been made for the protection, relocation or removal of all conflicting facilities within the
Metro right-of-way.
8. CITY shall reimburse SCRRA for SCRRA's operating train service in the event that a
relocation of any utility facility performed in the design phase of the PROJECT causes an
unscheduled delay to train service for work related to the Project. SCRRA will charge the
CITY any actual delay costs incurred by SCRRA resulting there from, including those
arising from additional train crew labor costs, additional railroad inspector costs, cost of
establishing any bus bridges, lost passenger revenues, and customer rebate costs.
9. CITY shall obtain and comply with any and all necessary approvals, real estate permits,
licenses or easements and other authorizations required by applicable laws, regulations,
rules, or ordinances prior to commencement of any work within rail right-of-way from
SCRRA's member agency, Metro, UPRR.
10. CITY shall fund any other costs associated with obtaining right-of-way, encroachments,
easements and other entitlements necessary prior to construction of the PROJECT.
11. CITY shall file a GO 88-B application for the PROJECT with the California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC) for authority to construct the Grade Separated Crossing structure as
well as eliminate the existing at -grade crossing.
SECTION III
MUTUAL AGREEMENT:
1. Neither SCRRA, nor the Operating Railroads as identified by SCRRA, nor any of
SCRRA's board members, member agencies, officers, agents, volunteers, contractors, or
employees, shall be responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of any acts
or omissions on the part of CITY under or in connection with any aspect of the PROJECT,
work, authority or obligation agreed to by the CITY under this AGREEMENT. CITY shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless SCRRA, any Operating Railroads, as identified by
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SCRRA, as well as their respective board members, member agencies, officers, agents,
volunteers, contractors, and employees ("SCRRA Indemnities") from any and all liability,
loss, expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees and other defense costs), demands,
suits, liens, damages, costs, claims, including but not limited to, claims for bodily injury,
death, personal injury, or property damage, that are incurred by or asserted against the
SCRRA Indemnities arising out of or connected with any negligent acts or omissions on
the part of CITY, its council, officers, agents, contractors, or employees under or in
connection with any aspect of the PROJECT, work, authority or obligation agreed to by
the CITY under this AGREEMENT. This indemnity shall survive completion of the
PROJECT and the Services and termination of this AGREEMENT.
2. Neither CITY, nor its council, officers, agents, contractors, or employees shall be
responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of any acts or omissions on the
part of SCRRA, or the Operating Railroads as identified by SCRRA, under or in connection
with the Services, work, authority or obligation agreed to by SCRRA under this
AGREEMENT. SCRRA shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY, as well as their
respective council, officers, agents, contractors, and employees ("CITY Indemnities")
from any and all liability, loss, expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees and other
defense costs), demands, suits, liens, damages, costs, claims, including but not limited to,
claims for bodily injury, death, personal injury, or property damage, that are incurred by or
asserted against the CITY Indemnities arising out of or connected with any negligent acts
or omissions on the part of SCRRA, any Operating Railroads as identified by SCRRA, as
well as their respective board members, officers, agents, volunteers, contractors or
employees under or in connection with any aspect of the Services, work, authority or
obligation agreed to by SCRRA under this AGREEMENT. This indemnity shall survive
completion of the PROJECT and the Services and termination of this AGREEMENT.
3. In addition to the rights and obligations established in Sections III.1. and III.2. herein, and
in contemplation of the provisions of Government Code §895.2 imposing certain tort
liability jointly upon public entities solely by reason of such entities being PARTIES to an
agreement, as defined in Government Code §895, each of the PARTIES hereto, pursuant
to the authorization contained in Government Code §895.4 and §895.6, will assume the
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full liability imposed upon it or any of its officers, agents or employees by law for injury
caused by any negligent or wrongful act or omission occurring in the performance of this
AGREEMENT to the same extent that such liability would be imposed in the absence of
§895.2 of such code. To achieve this purpose, each party agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless the other for any cost or expense that may be imposed upon such other solely by
virtue of said §895.2. The provisions of Civil Code §2778 are made a part hereof as if
incorporated herein. Should any rights or obligations in this Section III.3. be in conflict
with Sections III.1. and III.2., above, the rights and obligations established in this Section
III.3. shall prevail.
4. Regarding Via Princessa Station, nothing herein shall preempt or modify commitments
made with respect to the Via Princessa station, including those provided for in Article 6.0
of the Vista Canyon Construction and Maintenance Agreement between the City and
SCRRA.
5. This AGREEMENT contains the entire understanding of the PARTIES and cannot be
amended or modified except by a written amendment executed by both PARTIES. This
AGREEMENT may be terminated by either PARTY at any time and for any reason upon
thirty (30) days written notice.
6. To the extent reasonably practicable, SCRRA and CITY shall work to resolve any disputes
in a timely manner to avoid delay costs.
7. The unenforceability, invalidity, or illegality of any provision of this AGREEMENT shall
not render the other provisions unenforceable, invalid, or illegal.
8. In addition to the specific provisions of this AGREEMENT, delay in performance by any
party hereunder shall not be a default where delays or defaults are due to war; insurrection;
strikes; lock -outs; riots; floods; earthquakes; weather; fires; casualties; accidents;
emergencies; acts of God; acts of the public enemy; epidemics; quarantine restrictions;
freight embargoes; lack of transportation; unusually severe weather; Federally -mandated
inspections and maintenance; and/or any other causes beyond the control or without the
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fault of the party claiming an extension of time for any such cause. An extension of time
for any such cause shall only be for the period of the enforced delay, which period shall
commence to run from the time of commencement of the cause.
9. This AGREEMENT shall be construed and interpreted under the laws of the State of
California.
10. Any notice sent by first class mail, postage paid, to the address and addressee, shall be
deemed to have been given when in the ordinary course it would be delivered. The
representatives of the PARTIES who are primarily responsible for the administration of
this AGREEMENT, and to whom notices, demands and communications shall be given,
are as follows:
To CITY
To SCRRA
Mike Hennawy
Director of Public Works
Justin Fornelli, P.E.
Chief, Program Delivery
Santa Clarita City Hall
Southern California Regional Rail Authority
23920 Valencia Blvd.
2558 Supply St, Bldg. A
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Pomona, CA 91767
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this AGREEMENT to be duly executed in by
their duly qualified and authorized officials.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL
RAIL AUTHORITY
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Date: 2/27/2023
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EXHIBIT "A"
VIA PRINCESSA PARK PROJECT
DESIGN SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BUDGETED SCHEDULE AND COST
Date 91212022
SCRRA Project No. 860998
Project Name Via Princessa Park
Schedule Seut 2022 to Dec 2024
QUANTITY
No. of
Meeting
Hours
No. of
Total
NO.
ITEM
UNIT
UNIT COST
TOTALCOST
Months
per
Persons
Month
General Description of Services
1,o Meetings
a PDT Meetings (Virtual)
b Inter -Departmental and Focus Meetings
Sub -Total
2,0 Project Management and Administration
a Progress reports/Invoicing
b General PM Work
Sub -Total
3,0 Document Review/Design Support
a Review Design Documents
Conceptual Design
309a Design
609'a Design
909'a Design
1009m Design
Final
b SCR RA On -Call Consulta nt Support
c CRUC/GO88-B Support
d Site Visits/Field Meetings
Sub -Total
4,0 Right of Entry
a Administrative/Application Review Fees
b Standard Plan Review
c Flagging
d Safety Training
e Signal Cable Marking
f Contingency
28 1
2
1.5
84
HR
12 1
2
3
72
HR
156
HR
28 1
2
1
56
HR
28 1
4
1
112
HR
168
HR
Sub -Total
5,0 Funding Agreement Development (Construction)
a Construction and Maintenance Agreement Development
Sub -Total
4 1
8
16
16
16
8
8
10
8
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
24 HR
48 HR
48 HR
48 HR
24 HR
24 HR
LS
20 HR
96 HR
260 HR
1 LS
1 LS
20 LS
2 EA
2 FA
1 LS
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
$150,000.00
$250.00
$250.00
$2,000 00
$2,500 00
$1,750.00
$1,500.00
$500.00
$7,500 00
$21,000 00
$18,000 00
539, 000.00
$14,000 00
$28,000 00
542, 000.00
$12,000 00
$12,000.00
$12,000.00
$6,000.00
$6,000.00
$150,000.00
$5,000.00
$24,000.00
5233, OOO.Oo
$2,000 00
$2,500 00
$35,000.00
$3,000.00
$1,000.00
$7,500.00
551,000m
$15,000.00
51.5.000.00
Sub -Total 53R0, 000.00
Contingency 15T 557,000.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST 5437,000,00
Notes:
The cost of the SCRRA services shown is an estimate only and SCRRA will be reimbursed on the basis of actual costs and expenses.
SCRRA to be reimbursed far the actual costs and expenses incurred by SCRRA and its contractors/consuttants for all services and work performed in
connection with this project, including an allocated overhead representing SCRWs costs for administration and management_
20 3 60 HR
60 HR
$250.00
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Rudy J. Ortega, Jr.
Tribal President
Tribal Historic and Cultural
Preservation Committee
Lucia Alfaro
Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians Chairperson
Tribal Historic & Cultural Preservation Department
September 29, 2025
Dan Duncan
Environmental Administrator
City of Santa Clarita
Sent via email to dduncan(asanta-clarita.com
Re: Via Princessa Park -Phase I
Dear Dan Duncan,
The Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (FTBMI) has maintained a professional Tribal Monitoring (TM)
service for decades by aligning its traditional framework of preserving cultural, spiritual, and emotional ties to the land with
effective options for mitigating potential damages to cultural resources.
The Tribal Historic and Cultural Preservation (THCP) Department's field services for the Via Princess Park Project -
Phase I consist of TM, Tribal Cultural Resource oversight and consultation, and documentation of work activity and artifact
discoveries through daily monitoring logs and photographs. Cost for TM includes protective equipment, field necessities,
vehicle mileage, and clerical expense. The CRM Manager shall oversee Tribal coordination, correspondence, and
reporting, but is not necessarily a full-time and/or field position.
FTBMI PROJECT
QUOTE
Category:
Duration:
Tribal Monitor
50 Days
TOTAL COST $60,000.00
The cost provided here is contingent on an anticipated 50 working days (8 hours daily), according to the work details
provided on September 25, 2025. The cost assumed no impact to cultural resources and does not include delays resulting
from inadvertent discoveries. In the event that work exceeds the specified conditions, any additional efforts will be subject
to a Change Order. IF overtime is required as determined by the Project representative, the premium differential figured
at time and one-half of their regular hourly rates are charged at direct cost to the Project. The minimum payment for each
Tribal Monitor present at the Project site is four hours per day.
The FTBMI requests that the client or contractor provide a 30-business day notice prior to start date of ground disturbances.
Respectfully submitted by
TRIBE:
FERNANDENO TATAVIAM BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
By:
Name: Sarah Brunzell
Title: Cultural Resources Management Manager
1019 Second Street, Suite 1 1 San Fernando I California, 91340 1 (818) 837-0794 1 Fax (818) 837-0796 1 thcp@tataviam-nsn.us