HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-01-22 - AGENDA REPORTS - VISTA CYN RANCH EIR (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE:
SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT:
Agenda Item:
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
January 22, 2008
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH IMPACT SCIENCES TO
PREPARE AN EIR FOR THE VISTA CANYON RANCH
PROJECT.
Community Development
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a professional services
agreement between the City and Impact Sciences to prepare an Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) for the Vista Canyon Ranch project, for a total contract amount not to exceed $634,637.00,
subject to City Attorney approval. EIR preparation costs will be borne by the applicant.
BACKGROUND
City staff is recommending Impact Sciences to prepare an EIR for the Vista Canyon Ranch
project located along Lost Canyon Road and the Santa Clara River, east of the Fair Oaks Ranch
community, south of the 14 Freeway and west of Sand Canyon Road. The 217.06 acre project
site is currently vacant and in the County of Los Angeles with a zoning of Manufacturing 1 and
Agriculture 2. The property developer (Vista Canyon Ranch LLC) is. requesting approval to ,
annex the project site into the City of Santa Clarita which would include a General Plan/Zone
Change Amendment for a Specific Plan designation. The proposal includes the development of a
mixed use/transit oriented village development consisting of five planning areas that includes a
mixed use town center, a Metrolink station (relocated from Via Princessa), a variety of housing
types and commercial uses, a four mile trail system, over 12 acres of parkland and preservation
of approximately 80 acres of open space. The developer is proposing a range or combination of
up to 1,200 to 1,600 dwelling units with up to one to 1.5 million square feet of commercial uses
that includes, but is not limited to, a theater, a 200 room hotel, offices and retail which is
anticipated to generate approximately 2,400 new jobs. The applicant is also proposing to bridge
Lost Canyon Road over the Santa Clara River from the Fair Oaks Ranch community to Soledad
Canyon Road with Lost Canyon Road also splitting off into a two lane roadway connecting to
Sand Canyon Road. In addition, the developer is proposing to provide buried bank stabilization
along the Santa Clara River and preserving and dedicating the Santa Clara River to the City of
Santa Clarita.
Impact Sciences was the highest rated firm of the three firms interviewed by City staff for the
preparation of the EIR. The cost for preparing the document is $634,637.00. This includes a
20% contingency fee, which will provide a buffer in the event of unexpected costs. The money
will be deposited into an account and this amount will cover all costs associated with the
Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
ALTERNATIVES
1. Not approve the contract with Impact Sciences and direct staff to send out a second RFP to
select an alternate consulting firm for the preparation of the EIR.
2. Other action as determined by the Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of EIR preparation will be borne solely by the applicant (Vista Canyon Ranch, LLC).
The money received by Vista Canyon Ranch, LLC will be deposited into a 102 account and this
amount will cover all costs associated with the EIR. Therefore, authorization to proceed with the
EIR does not create a fiscal impact to the City's budget.
ATTACHMENTS
Vicinity/Aerial Map
Preliminary Site Plan of Vista Canyon Ranch
Professional Services Agreement between the City and Impact Sciences available in the City
Clerk's Reading File
Proposal/Scope of Work available in the City Clerk's Reading File
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND
IMPACT SCIENCES INC.
Contract ,# 07-00454
This AGREEMENT is entered into this day of by and between the
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, a municipal corporation and general law city ("CITY") and
Impact Sciences Inc., ("CONSULTANT").
1. CONSIDERATION.
A. As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees to. perform the work listed in the
SCOPE OF SERVICES, below;
B. As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by the
terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;
C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT a sum not to
exceed dollars ($634,637.00) for CONSULTANT's services. CITY may
modify this amount as set forth below. Unless otherwise specified by written
amendment to this Agreement, CITY will pay this sum as specified in the
attached Exhibit "A," which is incorporated by reference.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
A. CONSULTANT will perform services listed in the attached Exhibit "A," which is
incorporated by reference.
B. CONSULTANT will, in a professional manner, furnish all of the labor, technical,
administrative, professional acid other personnel, all supplies and materials,
equipment, printing, vehicles, .transportation, office space and facilities, and all
tests, testing and analyses, calculation, and all other means whatsoever, except as
herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY, necessary or proper
to perforin and complete the work and provide the professional services required
of CONSULTANT by this Agreement.
3. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. While performing this Agreement, CONSULTANT
will use the appropriate generally accepted professional standards of practice existing at the time
of performance utilized by persons engaged in providing similar services. CITY will
continuously monitor CONSULTANT's services. CITY will notify CONSULTANT of any
deficiencies and CONSULTANT will have fifteen (15) days after such notification to cure any
shortcomings to CITY's satisfaction. Costs associated with curing the deficiencies will be borne
by CONSULTANT.
4. PAYMENTS. For CITY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement,
CONSULTANT must submit a detailed invoice to CITY which lists the :hours worked and
hourly rates for each personnel category and reimbursable costs (all as set forth in Exhibit "A")
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the tasks perfonned, the percentage of the task completed during the billing period, the
cumulative percentage completed for each task, the total cost of that work during the preceding
billing month and a cumulative cash flow curve showing projected and actual expenditures
versus time to date.
5. NON -APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Payments due and payable to CONSULTANT for
current services are within the current budget and within an available, unexhausted and
unencumbered appropriation of the CITY. In the event the CITY has not appropriated sufficient
funds for payment of CONSULTANT services beyond the, current fiscal year, this Agreement
will cover only those costs incurred up to the conclusion of the current fiscal year.
6. ADDITIONAL WORK.
A. If CONSULTANT believes Additional Work is needed to complete the Scope of
Work, CONSULTANT will provide the CITY with written notification that
contains a specific description of the proposed Additional Work, reasons for such
Additional Work, and a detailed proposal regarding cost.
7. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK.
A. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT agrees that it has:
i. Carefully investigated and considered the scope of services to be
performed;
ii. Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and
iii. Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending
performance of the services under this Agreement.
B. If services involve work upon any site, CONSULTANT agrees that
CONSULTANT has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted
with the conditions there existing, before commencing the services hereunder.
Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or unknown conditions that may
materially affect the performance of the services, CONSULTANT will
immediately inform CITY of such fact and will not proceed except at
CONSULTANT's own risk until written instructions are received from CITY.
8.. TERM. The teen of this Agreement will be from January 8, 2008 to December 31, 2012.
Unless otherwise determined by written amendment between the parties, this Agreement will
terminate in the following instances:
A. Completion of the work specified in Exhibit "A";
B. Termination as stated in Section 15.
9. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE.
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A. CONSULTANT will not perform any work under this Agreement until:
i. CONSULTANT furnishes proof of insurance as required under Section 22
of this Agreement; and
ii. CITY gives CONSULTANT a written notice to proceed.
B. Should CONSULTANT begin work on any phase in advance of receiving written
authorization to proceed, any such professional services are at CONSULTANT's
own risk.
10. TIME EXTENSIONS. Should CONSULTANT be delayed by causes beyond
CONSULTANT's control, CITY may grant a time extension for the completion of the contracted
services. If delay occurs, CONSULTANT must notify the Manager within forty-eight hours (48
hours), in writing, of the cause and the extent of the delay and how such delay interferes with the
Agreement's schedule. The Manager will extend the completion time, when appropriate, for the
completion of the contracted services.
11. CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of this
Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum and the
contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be authorized in writing,
executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY resulting .from changes in
the services will be determined in accordance with written agreement between the parties.
12. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a
Taxpayer Identification Number.
13. PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, will obtain and
maintain during the term of this Agreement, all necessary permits, licenses, and certificates that
may be required in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.
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14. WAIVER. CITY's review or acceptance of, or payment for, work product prepared by
CONSULTANT under this Agreement will not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights
CITY may have under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising from CONSULTANT's
performance. A waiver by CITY of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition contained in
this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any
other term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement, whether of the same or different
character.
15. TERMINATION.
A. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time
with or without cause.
B. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement at any time with CITY's mutual
consent. Notice will be in writing at least thirty (30) days before the effective
termination date.
C. Upon receiving a termination notice, CONSULTANT will immediately cease
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performance under this Agreement unless otherwise provided in the termination
notice. Except as otherwise provided in the termination notice, any additional
work performed by CONSULTANT after receiving a termination notice will be
performed at CONSULTANT'S own cost; CITY will not be obligated to
compensate CONSULTANT for such work.
D. Should termination occur, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies,
surveys, drawings, maps, reports and other materials prepared by CONSULTANT
will, at CITY's option, become CITY's property, and CONSULTANT will
receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed up
to the effective date of notice of termination, not to exceed the total costs under
Section 1(C).
E. Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure
on its own terms services similar to those terminated.
F. By executing this document, CONSULTANT waives any and all claims for
damages that might otherwise arise from CITY's termination under this Section.
16. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All documents, data, studies, drawings, maps, models,
photographs and reports prepared by CONSULTANT under this Agreement are CITY's
property. CONSULTANT may retain copies of said documents and materials as desired, but
will deliver all original materials to CITY upon CITY's written notice. CITY agrees that use of
CONSULTANT's completed work product, for purposes other than identified in this Agreement,,
or use of incomplete work product, is at CITY's own risk.
17. PUBLICATION OF DOCUMENTS. Except as necessary for performance of service
under this Agreement, no copies, sketches, or graphs of materials, including graphic art work,
prepared pursuant to this Agreement, will be released by CONSULTANT to any other person or
public CITY without CITY's prior written approval. All press releases, including graphic
display information to be published in newspapers or magazines, will be approved and
distributed solely by CITY, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between the parties.
18. INDEMNIFICATION. CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify and hold CITY harmless from
and against any claim, action, damages, costs (including, without limitation, attorney's fees),
injuries, or liability, arising out of the performance of this agreement by CONSULTANT.
Should CITY be named 'in any suit, or should any claim be brought against it by suit or
otherwise, arising out of performance by CONSULTANT of services rendered pursuant to. this
Agreement, CONSULTANT will defend CITY (at CITY's request and with counsel satisfactory
to CITY) and will indemnify CITY for any judgment rendered against it or any sums paid out in
settlement or costs incurred in defense otherwise.
19. ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is for CONSULTANT's professional services.
CONSULTANT's attempts to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without CITY's
written approval are prohibited and will be null and void.
20. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that
CONSULTANT will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and the
manner in which is it performed. CONSULTANT will be free to contract for. similar service to
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be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY. CONSULTANT is not an
agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance,
bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees. Any provision in this Agreement that
may appear to give CITY the right to direct CONSULTANT as to the details of doing the work
or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that CONSULTANT will follow the
direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only.
21. AUDIT OF RECORDS. CONSULTANT will maintain full and accurate records with
respect to all services and matters covered under this Agreement. CITY will have free access at
all reasonable times to such records, and the right to examine and audit the same and to make
transcript therefrom, and to inspect all program data, documents, proceedings and activities.
CONSULTANT will retain such financial and program service records for at least three (3) years
after termination or final payment under this Agreement.
22. INSURANCE.
A. Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other times this
Agreement is effective, CONSULTANT will procure and maintain the following.
types of insurance with coverage limits complying, at a minimum, with the limits
set forth below:
Type of Insurance
Commercial general liability:
Professional Liability
Business automobile liability
Workers compensation
Limits
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Statutory requirement
B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the requirements of
ISO -CGL Form No. CG 00 01 11 85 or 88. The amount of insurance set forth
above will be a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal
injury, and property damage for the policy coverage. Liability policies will be
endorsed to name CITY, its officials, and employees as "additional insureds"
under said insurance coverage and to state that such insurance will be deemed
"primary" such that any other insurance that may be carried by CITY will be
excess thereto. Such endorsement must be reflected on ISO Form No. CG 20 10
11 85 or 88, or equivalent. Such insurance will be on an "occurrence," not a
"claims made," basis and will not be cancelable or subject to reduction except
upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to CITY.
C. Professional liability coverage will be on an "occurrence basis" if such coverage
is available, or on a "claims made" basis if not available. When coverage is
provided on a "claims made basis," CONSULTANT will continue to renew the
insurance. for a period of three (3) years after this Agreement expires or is
terminated. Such insurance will have the same coverage and limits as the policy
that was in effect during the term of this Agreement, and will cover
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CONSULTANT for all claims made by CITY arising out of any errors or
omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees or agents during the time
this Agreement was in effect.
D. Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA
00 01 06 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto).
E. CONSULTANT will furnish to CITY duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance
evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement and such
other evidence of insurance or copies of policies as may be reasonably required
by CITY from time to time. Insurance must be placed with insurers with a current
A.M. Best Company Rating equivalent to at least a Rating of "AMI."
F. Should CONSULTANT, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance
required - by this Agreement, CITY may obtain such coverage at
CONSULTANT's expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from payments
due to CONSULTANT under this Agreement or terminate pursuant to Section 15.
23. USE OF SUBCONTRACTORS. CONSULTANT must obtain CITY's prior written
approval to use any consultants while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such approval
must approve of the proposed consultant and the terms of compensation.
24. INCIDENTAL TASKS. CONSULTANT will meet with CITY monthly to provide the
status on the project, which will include a schedule update and a short narrative description of
progress during the past month for each major task, a description of the work remaining and a
description of the work to be done before the next schedule update.
25. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed made
when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows:
If to CONSULTANT:
Impact Sciences Inc.
803 Camarillo Spring Road
Camarillo, CA 93012
Attention: Tom Worthington
If to CITY:
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Attention: Jeff Hogan
Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been received by
the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage prepaid and properly
addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of
actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are
to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph.
26. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CONSULTANT will comply with all conflict of interest
laws and regulations including, without limitation, CITY's Conflict of Interest Code (on file in
the City Clerk's Office). It is incumbent upon the CONSULTANT or CONSULTING FIRM to
notify the CITY pursuant to section 25. NOTICES of any staff changes relating to this
Agreement.
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A. In accomplishing the scope of services of this Agreement, all officers, employees
and/or agents of CONSULTANT(S), unless as indicated in Subsection B., will be
performing a very limited and closely supervised function, and, therefore, a 'ifely to
have a conflict of interest arise. No disclosures are re uired fo ny officers,
employees, and/or agents of CONSULTANT, except as indted jwSubsection B.
Initl,9Wof Consultant
B. In accomplishing the scope of services of this Agreement, CONSULTANT(S) will be
performing a specialized or general service for the CITY, and there is substantial
likelihood that the CONSULTANT'S work product will be presented, either written
or orally, for the purpose of influencing a governmental decision. As a result, the
following CONSULTANT(S) shall be' -subject to the Disclosure Category "1" of the
CITY's Conflict of Interest Code:
Tom Worthington, Principal
27. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor
retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee, ,to solicit or
secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed
to pay any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee, any fee,
commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting
from the award or making of this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this
warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without liability.
28. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein is
generally for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the benefit of any
other party. There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of CONSULTANT's or
CITY's obligations under this Agreement.
29. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action involving this
agreement will be in Los Angeles County.
30. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. CONSULTANT agrees to comply with all federal, state,
and local laws applicable to this Agreement.
31. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Attachments, sets forth the entire
understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements
expressed or implied, oral or written. There is one (Affaphm—tlut A ) Attachment(s) to this
Agreement. This Agreement will bind and inure to tlfAAer& of the parties to this Agreement
and any subsequent successors and assigns.
32. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently review this
Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly; this Agreement will be construed simply, as a whole,
and in accordancewith its fair meaning; it will not be interpreted strictly for or against either Party.
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33. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such portion will be deemed modified to the
extent necessary in the opinion of the court to render such portion enforceable and, as so
modified, such portion and the balance of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.
34. AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary
action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement and to
engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be modified by written amendment.
CITY's executive manager, or designee, may execute any such -amendment on behalf of CITY.
35. ACCEPTANCE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this Agreement,
agreements ancillary to this Agreement, and related documents to be entered into in connection
with this Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by
facsimile transmission. Such facsimile signature will be treated in all respects as having the
same effect as an original signature.
36. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of
reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
37. TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this
Agreement.
38. FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be prevented due to fire, flood,
explosion, acts of terrorism, war, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the
natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties' reasonable control, then the
Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party to the other.
39. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT
represents that it has demonstrated trustworthiness and possesses the quality, fitness and capacity
to perform the Agreement in a manner satisfactory to CITY. CONSULTANT represents that its
financial resources, surety and insurance experience, service experience, completion ability,
personnel, current workload, experience in dealing with private consultants, and experience in
dealing with public agencies all suggest that CONSULTANT .is capable of performing the
proposed contract and has a demonstrated capacity to deal fairly and effectively with and to
satisfy a public CITY.
40. PROTECTION OF RESIDENT WORKERS. The City of Santa Clarita actively supports
the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) which includes provisions addressing employment
eligibility, employment verification, and nondiscrimination. Under the INA, employers may hire
only persons who may legally work in the United States (i.e., citizens and nationals of the U.S.)
and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. The employer must verify the identity and employment
eligibility of anyone to be hired, which includes completing the Employment Eligibility
Verification Form (I-9).The Contractor shall establish appropriate procedures and .controls so
no services or products under the Contract Documents will be performed or manufactured by any
worker who is not legally eligible to perform such services or employment.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this contract the day and year
first hereinabove written.
FOR CONSULTANT:
By: 11� ✓�'
Print Name & Title
Date:
FOR CITY OF SANTA CLARITA:
KENNETH R. PULSKAMP, CITY MANAGER
By:
City Manager
Date:
ATTEST:
By:
. City Clerk
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CARL K. NEWTON, CITY ATTORNEY
By.
City Attorney
Date:
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City of Santa Clarita
Proposal
VISTA CANYON RANCH
DEVELOPMENT
Environmental Impact Report
Prepared By
IMPACT SCIENCES, INC.
803 Camarillo Springs Road, Suite A
Camarillo, California 93012
October 2007
IMPACT SCIENCES
• 803 Camarillo springs Road, suite Am
Caarillo, California 93012
Telephone (805) 437-1900 FAX (805) 437-1901
www impactsciencesxom
October 8, 2007
Mr. Jeff Hogan, AICP
Senior Planner
Department of Community Development
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300
Santa Clarita, California 91355
Regarding: Revised Proposal to Prepare an EER for the Proposed Vista Canyon
Ranch Development (Master Case No. 07-12)
Dear Mr. Hogan:
Impact Sciences, Inc. is pleased to present a refined proposal to prepare an
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Vista Canyon Ranch
Development (Master Case No. 07-12). Refinements to our proposal dated August
10, 2007, have been made at the CityJs direction and include:
• reduction of the scope of work for the traffic impact analysis to reduce the
number of intersections to be evaluated from 20 to 12;
• expansion of the visual impact analysis to include a total of ten (10) visual
simulations and the addition of seven (7) virtual animated drive-thrus of the
proposed project;
• addition of a task to maintain the administrative record on behalf of the
City; and
• addition of a 20% contingency line item.
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Our initial budget estimate was $523,387. The refinements have led to an increase in
the total budget to $687,574.
Impact Sciences has assembled an outstanding team that will deliver an EIR
addressing the full range of potential effects that could be generated by the
proposed project, will fulfill the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, and will serve as a valuable resource tool for the City and community
considering the proposed project. Our entire team has extensive experience
preparing environmental documents for projects in the Santa Clarita area and we
will bring the full weight of that experience, along with our understanding of issues
important to the local community, to this project. Our project team is anxious to
begin work on this exciting project.
OFFICES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, BAY AREA AND SACRAMENTO VALLEY
Mr. Jeff Hogan
October 8, 2007
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• Mr. Hogan, thank you for selecting Impact Sciences, Inc., to prepare the EIR for the
Vista Canyon Ranch Development. If you have any questions or need clarification
regarding the refinements to our scope and budget please give me a call.
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Very Truly Yours,
IMPACT SCIENCES, INC.
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Susan Tebo
Associate Principal
OFFICES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. SAY AREA AND SACRAMENTO VALLEY
11 IMPACT SCIENCES, INC.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Vista Canyon Ranch Development EIR
City of Santa Clarita
Sections
1.
Introduction......................................................................................................1-1
2.
Plan of Study/Scope of Work.......................................................................1-28
3.
Schedule............................................................................................................1-1
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4.
Program Management.....................................................................................1-2
5.
Costs...................................................................................................................1-1
6.
Personnel, Equipment and Facilities.............................................................1-9
7.
Sub-Consultants...............................................................................................1-6
8.
Statement of Offer and Signature..................................................................1-1
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Appendices
A. Resumes of the Project Team
Impact Sciences, Inc. i City of Santa Clarita
October 2007 Vista Canyon Ranch Development Proposal
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1. Introduction
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Impact Sciences is pleased to submit this proposal outlining our approach to prepare an Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) for the Vista Canyon Ranch Development (Master Case 07-127). The 200 -acre project
site is currently undeveloped and located in the County of Los Angeles. The applicant is requesting to
annex the 200 acres from the County of Los Angeles to the City of Santa Clarita. Currently, the County's
General Plan/Zoning designation is Al (Agricultural) and Ml (Manufacturing). The City of Santa Clarita
General Plan/Zoning designation is BP (Business Park). The applicant is also requesting a General
Plan/Zoning Change Amendment for a Specific Plan designation which proposes a mixed use/transit
oriented development that would consist of a mix of 1,200 residential units and 650,000 square feet of
commercial uses. The applicant also proposes to subdivide the project site and remove/encroach into
existing oak trees on- site. No heritage oak tree removals have been identified in the applicant's project
description or site plan.
As part of the project development, the applicant is proposing the buildout of the Lost Canyon Road
extension, a 12 -acre public park, four miles of trails, buried bank stabilization along the entire length of
the Santa Clara River, and the relocation of the Metrolink station from Via Princessa to Vista Canyon
• Ranch. The applicant is proposing to import approximately one million cubic yards of earth onto the site.
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This proposal presents our understanding of the project and proposed approach for preparing a thorough
and legally defensible EIR in a time and cost efficient manner. A detailed Scope of Work and Cost
Estimate are provided for your review along with a preliminary schedule. The staffing plan included
with our proposal shows the level of effort we propose for the preparation of this EIR.
The proposal presented below has been organized into major tasks as defined by the City's RFP for this
project. Refinements to the Scope of Work and Cost Proposal will be discussed as the last task in the
scoping process, if needed. This Scope of Work provides for the preparation of an EIR that will be in full
compliance with the State CEQA Guidelines, as amended, and the City of Santa Clarita Environmental
Guidelines.
Impact Sciences, Inc. 1-1 City of Santa Clarita
October 2007 Vista Canyon Ranch Development Proposal
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2. Plan of Study/Scope of Work
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2.0 SCOPE OF WORK
This Scope of Work has been prepared based on Impact Sciences staff's familiarity with assessing impacts
associated with similar residential projects, our experience in analyzing the direct and indirect impacts of
development .on biological resources, and the substantial collective experience of the firm's staff on
projects with similar technical issues in the Santa Clarita Valley. Impact Sciences has prepared a Scope of
Work .that reflects the direction and expectations outlined in the City's RFP and input from technical
subconsultants that we believe necessary to fully address the project applicant's proposal as well as
provide a technically sound and legally adequate EIR.
.The Scope of Work presented below has been organized into major tasks, subtasks, and outputs.
TASK 1- SCOPING MEETING
Impact Sciences will attend an EIR scoping meeting at the City's request. AB 1532 requires a lead agency
to conduct an EIR scoping meeting for any project of statewide, regional, or -area wide significance (these
are large projects or, environmentally -sensitive projects defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15206).
Scoping meetings for these projects sometimes were voluntarily held in the past, but are now required.
Because the proposed project involves a proposed residential development of more than 500 dwelling
units and commercial office encompassing more than 650,000 square feet of office, the project is of area
wide importance and a scoping meeting must be held. It is assumed that the City staff will run with
scoping meeting with Impact Sciences' involvement in preparing handouts, discussing the identified
environmental impacts identified and a discussion of the CEQA process if desired.
OUTPUT: Attendance at one (1) Scoping Meeting.
TASK 2 - PREPARATION OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT EIR
This section of the'Scope of Work presents the topical areas to be addressed, the type of technical analysis .
to be used for each topic, and the known issues associated with each environmental topic. For each
topical section we will fully document existing conditions, conduct impact evaluations (including
cumulative impacts), and devise mitigation measures as needed to reduce any potentially significant
impacts to less than significant levels.
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Subtask 2.1- Introduction
A brief introduction to the EIR will be prepared to describe to the reader the purpose of the EIR.and its
role in the City of Santa Clarita's planning process. This introduction will include a discussion of the
intent of CEQA, the nature of the proposed project, the EIR preparation and review process, and the
organization and content of the EIR. We propose to address cumulative impacts within the sections on
each environmental topic.. Cumulative impact analysis will incorporate the County of Los Angeles
Development Monitoring System (DMS) as well as the Santa Clarita Valley Build -Out Scenario.
OUTPUT: One (1) Introduction section.
Subtask 2.2 — Executive Summary
The executive summary will provide the reader an opportunity to review a description of the proposed
project modifications, the conclusions of the impact analyses, findings with regard to alternatives, and the
mitigation measures recommended in the EIR. The summary will consist of a summary table (matrix)
along with text that presents an explanation of the significance thresholds used, the unavoidable
significant impacts anticipated from implementation of the project, the comparative merits. of the
alternatives examined, and a description of issues to be resolved.
OUTPUT: One (1) Executive Summary section with Impact Matrix.
Subtask 2.3 —Project Description
The Project Description of any EIR forms the basis of the environmental analysis, and as such, an accurate
and detailed Project Description must be completed at the outset of any environmental review process to
ensure the completeness and legality of the EIR. The Project Description will include discussions
outlining. the 200 -acre site. Details regarding the proposed 1,200 residential units and 650,000 square feet
of commercial uses will be discussed. The project Specific Plan will also be used in the preparation of the
Project Description The Project Description will be prepared in full accordance with Section 15124 of the
State CEQA Guidelines, as amended, and will include an identification of the project's precise location and
boundaries, as well as a general description of the project's technical, economic, and environmental
characteristics. Further, the probable construction period will be identified to allow for an accurate
assessment of construction impacts.
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We believe definition of the project objectives is also very important to the integrity of the EIR, as the
alternatives will be analyzed for their ability to meet,the objectives of the project. If any alternatives that
are considered to be environmentally superior are to be rejected for their inability to meet the project
objectives, these objectives must be properly identified and drafted.
OUTPUT: _ One (1) Project Description section.
Subtask 2.4— Environmental Setting
Section 15125 of the State CEQA Guidelines requires that an EIR include a discussion of the environment
in the vicinity of the project site, as .it exists prior to project implementation, from both a local and
regional perspective, to facilitate a better understanding of the impacts of the project and the alternatives.
The Environmental Setting section of the EIR will include a description of land uses that occur on and
adjacent to the proposed project site. The physical setting of the site and surrounding area will also be
briefly described. Where available, existing. documentation regarding the environmental setting of the
project area will be utilized. The CEQA Guidelines also require that an Environmental Setting section
• discuss the consistency of a proposed project with applicable regional plans and policies to provide a
planning context for the project. Accordingly, this section will include a discussion of the relationship of
the project to relevant plans.
An analysis of the project's compatibility with surrounding uses as well an analysis of the project's
consistency with the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance will be conducted as part of the EIR.
This analysis will describe existing land use plans, goals, policies, and objectives affecting the project site,
as well as an analysis of the existing type and character of surrounding land uses. The proposed project's
consistency with existing and proposed land uses will be analyzed, as will the project's compatibility
with surrounding land uses.
OUTPUT: One (1) Environmental Setting section.
Subtask 2.5 -Air Quality
Impact Sciences
Construction of the proposed project would -result in the generation of airborne emissions from
construction equipment and vehicles as well as from grading operations. Post project construction would
• result in the generation of new vehicular trips associated with 1,200 residential units and 650,000 square
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feet of commercial uses. Impact Sciences will evaluate the potential construction and post -construction
impacts to air quality associated with the proposed project. Specific task designed to guide that
evaluation include:
• Summarize baseline air quality information, including area topography and meteorology and
their influence on air quality, the relevant California . and National ambient air quality
standards (AAQS), ambient monitoring data from the closest monitoring station(s) to the
project sites for the past five years, and attainment status with respect to state and federal
AAQS. Ambient monitoring data will be obtained from the California Air Resources Board
(ARB) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) websites. To the extent
possible, we will rely on previous air quality sections prepared for projects in Santa Clarita.
Describe the environmental setting by identifying existing major sources of air pollutants in
the project vicinity, including sources of toxic air contaminants and odorous emissions that
may affect residents of the project. It will also identify existing and reasonably foreseeable '
sensitive receptors near the development site or near roadway/intersections that could be
affected by project traffic and stationary source emissions
• Describe the regulatory setting in terms of local, state, and federal air quality requirements
currently in effect within . the SCAQNM .Any source -specific rules that may apply to air
emissions sources to residential and commercial development will be discussed. This section
will also summarize key elements of the SCAQMD's air quality plans intended to bring the
region into attainment with California and National AAQS.
• Describe the significance criteria for evaluating air quality impacts from the SCAQMD's
CEQA Air Quality Handbook (SCAQMD Handbook).
• Assess the air quality impacts due to the construction and operation of the proposed
development. The construction and operational emissions of volatile organic compounds
(VOC), oxides of nitrogen (NOX), carbon monoxide (CO), respirable particulate matter
(PM10), fine particulate matter (PM2.5), and sulfur oxides (SOX) will be compared to
numerical (annual mass emissions) and/or qualitative significance thresholds established by
the SCAQMD to. determine the significant impacts resulting from the project. The emissions
during the construction of the project will be estimated using the. URBEMIS2007 (Urban
Emissions) land use and transportation computer program, as well as other SCAQMD
emission factors and tools. The construction emissions will be estimated using the
construction schedule and equipment activity levels provided by the applicant, if available.
Otherwise, the default assumptions in URBEMIS2007 will be used to estimate the
construction emissions. The construction emissions will be compared to the SCAQMD mass
emission thresholds of significance.
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• Estimate the operational mobile and area source emissions VOC, NOX, CO, 'PM10, PM2.5,
and SOX will be estimated using URBEMIS2007. The trip generation rates provided in the
traffic impact analysis for the project will be used in this analysis rather than the default
values in URBEMIS2007. Area source emissions resulting from fuel combustion for building
heating and other uses, use of consumer products and landscape equipment will be
estimated using URBEMIS2007. If any stationary sources would be associated with the .
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commercial land uses or the hotel (e.g., emergency generators, large water heaters), their
emissions.will be estimated using U.S. EPA, SCAQMD, or other standard emission factors.
The sum of the maximum daily motor vehicle, area source, and stationary source emissions
will be compared to the SCAQMD thresholds of significance for operational emissions.
• The potential for the cumulative emissions from the project and other local development
project that could adversely affect air quality or impede attainment of the AAQS will be
assessed in accordance with the SCAQMD Handbook and recommendations from the
SCAQMD staff.
• SCAQMD recommends an analysis of the impacts of a project's construction emissions on
ambient air quality. Impact Sciences will prepare an air quality impact analysis of the
construction emissions to demonstrate conformity with the SCAQMD's "Localized
Significance Threshold Methodology" (LST document). This methodology, and a subsequent
document regarding PM2.5 thresholds, includes ambient air quality thresholds for nitrogen
dioxide (NO2), CO, PM10, and PM2.5 to ensure that a project's emissions will not cause or
contribute to violations of air quality standards for NO2 and CO and the applicable PM10
limit in SCAQMD Rule 403 (Fugitive Dust). This analysis will determine whether emissions
from motor vehicles, mobile equipment, and earthmoving activities during construction
would exceed the significance thresholds in the LST document. While the LST document
allows the use of lookup tables to determine if the construction of a project is likely to cause
significant localized impacts, the lookup tables are applicable only to projects with an overall
site area of five acres or less. Because the overall project area is greater than five acres,
Impact Sciences will perform air quality dispersion modeling to assess the ambient air
quality impacts. The estimated maximum ambient 1 -hour NO2, 1 -hour and 8 -hour CO, and
24-hour PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations will be determined using the Industrial Source
Complex — Short Term, Version 3 (ISCST3) dispersion model, local meteorological data
obtained from the SCAQMD, and the estimated worst-case daily construction emissions. The
maximum estimated ambient impacts for NO2 and CO will be compared with the relevant
LST thresholds. The maximum estimated ambient impacts for PM10 and PM2.5 will be
compared to the Rule 403 limit (expressed as a 24-hour average of 10.4 micrograms per cubic
meter in the LST document). This analysis will be performed for representative scenarios of
the proposed development. A report will be prepared to be included as an appendix to the
Draft EIR.
• The air quality assessment will evaluate the project's impact on local CO concentrations near
intersections and roadways using the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's
(BAAQMD) simplified CALINE4 method. While originally developed for use in the
BAAQMD, Impact Sciences has adapted this method for use in other air districts, including
the SCAQMD, which has accepted it as an alternative to the full CALINE4 modeling method
for screening purposes. The BAAQMD's procedure is designed to provide a reasonable.
estimate of CO concentrations near roads under worst-case conditions. The intersections to
be analyzed (from the traffic study) will be screened using the Institute of Transportation
Studies' Transportation Project -Level Carbon Monoxide Protocol. For the purpose of this
assessment, worst-case CO concentrations at up to 12 intersections will be evaluated.
• Due to the size of the proposed project, significant air quality impacts are likely to be
identified for both construction and operational emissions. Accordingly, mitigation
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measures will be recommended to reduce or avoid potential project -specific or*cumulative •
impacts.on air quality based on recommendations from the SCAQMD Handbook and other
sources. Where possible, the effectiveness of the mitigation measures will be quantified, and
the significance of the project impacts with mitigation will be reevaluated and compared to
the significance thresholds.
OUTPUT: One (1) Air Quality section
Subtask 2.6 -Biological Resources
Impact Sciences
The project region is rich in biological resources, and the project site is particularly rich with its adjacency
to the Santa Clara River. Impact Sciences will evaluate the potential affects that construction and
occupancy of the project would have on the River and other biological resources in the project area.
Specific task designed to guide that evaluation include:
• Existing documentation pertinent to the biological resources within, or in the vicinity of, the
project site will be reviewed. This will include a review of the following: (1) the most recent
edition of the California Natural Diversity Data Base (CNDDB), listing historical and recent
occurrences of special -status animal species in the project area; (2) the most recent edition of
the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) database, listing historical and recent occurrences •
of special -status plant species in the project area; (3) local municipal codes; and (4) previous
documentation (focused survey reports, oak tree report, jurisdictional delineation report,
environmental impact reports) describing the biological resources .of the project site or
immediate vicinity, as available.
• The project site and off-site impact areas (borrow and disposal sites) will be visited by Impact
Sciences biologists to identify and characterize biological resources occurring or potentially
occurring on the project site that would be considered potential constraints to future
development. The focus of the site visit will. be on those areas proposed for development;
however, adjacent areas will also be evaluated for their potential to support sensitive
biological resources. Onsite (and offsite) plant communities will be identified, characterized,
and mapped; and communities considered of special -status by resource or other public .
agencies will be noted. The potential of the site to support special -status plant and animal
species will be evaluated based on an analysis of onsite (and offsite) vegetation and habitats,
known home ranges and distribution of target species, and the overall ecological value of the
site and surrounding area. Plant species with potential to occur on the project site include
Palmer's grapplinghook (known from Fair Oaks Ranch) and Plummer's. and slender
mariposa lilies (widely known throughout the Santa Clarita Valley). Incidental observations
of special -status plant and wildlife species during this initial field survey effort will be
documented. It is assumed, and to be corroborated by the field visit and habitat evaluation,
that updates to previously prepared focused surveys on the subject property, and de novo
focused surveys at the off-site locations are needed. These surveys will be conducted. by
Impact Sciences pursuant to this Scope of Work and Cost Estimate.
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A number of focused surveys have been conducted on the subject property; however, no fish
surveys have been conducted. A portion of the Santa Clara River flows through the property
and has been designated a Significant Ecological Area (SEA) by Los Angeles County in part
because of the potential presence of known' populations of the Federal and State Endangered
unarmored threespine stickleback. Arroyo chub and Santa Ana sucker are also known from
the Santa Clara River, both downstream and upstream of the project site. It is assumed that
construction activity is proposed within the Santa Clara River. floodplain, and it is
recommended .that special -status fish surveys be conducted in the event that construction -
related activity is to occur at a time of year when the riverbed exhibits surface flows. Impact
Sciences will arrange for these surveys to be conducted by a subcontractor, as part of this
Scope of Work and Cost Estimate.
• The potential of the site to function within the context of the San Gabriel-Castaic regional
habitat linkage and wildlife movement, as identified by the South Coast Missing Linkages
Project, will also be evaluated.
Although it is not known,at this time where.off-site activities. will take place, it is assumed
that they will occur within the project region, and an assessment of, off-site areas to be
-affected by project implementation will include a determination of the areas ability to
support the following special plant and animal species known to potentially occur in the
Santa Clarita area.
Animals
Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
Santa Ana sucker (Catostomus santaanae)
Unarmored threespine stickleback
(Gasterosteus aculeatus williamsoni)
Arroyo chub (Gila orcuttii)
Santa Ana speckled dace (Rhinichthys
osculus ssp. 3).
Arroyo toad (Bufo californicus)
California red -legged frog (Rana aurora
draytonii)
Western spadefoot toad (Spea
hammondii)
Southwestern pond turtle (Emys
marmorata pallida)
Silvery legless lizard (Anniella pulchra
pulchra)
Coastal western whiptail (Aspidoscelis
tigris stejnegeri)
Coast (San Diego) horned lizard
(Phrynosoma coronatum)
Two -striped garter snake (Thamnophis
hammondii)
Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii)
Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia)
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Western yellow -billed cuckoo (Coccyzus
americanus occidentalis)
White-tailed kite (Elanus leucurus)
Southwestern willow flycatcher
(Empidonax traillii extimus)
Prairie falcon (Falco mexicanus)
Coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila
californica californica)
Least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus)
Pallid bat (Antrozous pallidus)
Spotted bat (Euderma maculatum)
Western mastiff bat (Eumops perotis
.californicus)
Sari Diego black -tailed jackrabbit (Lepus
californicus bennettii)
San Diego desert woodrat (Neotoma
lepida intermedia)
Southern grasshopper mouse
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Plants
Greata's aster (Aster greatae)
Los Angeles sunflower (Helianthus nuttallii ssp. parishii)
Rayless ragwort (Senecio aphanactis)
Southern tarplant (Centromadia parryi ssp. australis)
Santa Susana tarplant (Deinandra minthornii)
Nevin's barberry (Berberis nevinii)
Round -leaved filaree (California macrophyllum)
Ross' pitcher sage (Lepechinia rossii)
Davidson's bush mallow (Malacothamnus davidsonii)
Spreading navarretia (Navarretia fossalis)
Slender -horned spineflower (Dodecahema leptoceras)
San Fernando Valley spineflower (Chorizanthe parryi var. fernandina)
White-bracted spineflower (Chorizanthe xanti var. leucotheca)
San Gabriel bedstraw (Galium grande)
Slender mariposa lily (Calochortus clavatus var. gracilis)
oPlummer's mariposa lily (Calochortus plummerae)
• Oak trees that may be protected by local or regional ordinances, policies, or regulations will
be identified. However, this effort does not constitute a formal tree survey to delineate
regulated trees. It is noted that an oak tree survey and report have already been prepared for
the subject property, and this report will be field verified. Should it be determined that the
existing oak tree report requires updating, this work can be conducted by. Impact Sciences •
pursuant to an amendment to•this Scope of Work and Cost Estimate.
• Field verification of the Delineation of Federal and State Jurisdiction report (Report),
prepared by Forde Biological Consultants, will be conducted. It is already understood that
the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) Jurisdictional Determination on this Report expanded
the area of jurisdiction to include a wetland identified in the Report as 'isolated'. Although
the delineation contained in the Report may accurately reflect the ACOE jurisdictional
boundaries, it was prepared prior to the current standard of the new Rapanos guidance,
which requires an ecological functionality evaluation and is include as part of this Scope of
Work and Cost Estimate.
OUTPUT: One (1) Biological Resources section.
Subtask 2.7 - Geology, Soils and, Seismicity
Allan E. Seward Engineering Geology, Inc. (AESEGI)
The applicant has proposed significant land form modification at the existing project site, including the
importation of 1,000,000 cubic yards of earth material. The project site is also located in an area of known
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for active seismic activity. AESEGI will evaluate the potential geologic, soil, and seismic impacts
associated with the proposed project. Specific task designed to guide that evaluation include:
• Collect and review background data that exists on the site from public and private sources,
and perform a site reconnaissance to verify general site conditions. AESEGI will perform a
peer review of the applicant's geologic/geotechnical report on the site and provide a written
review with respect to the adequacy or deficiency of the report. AESEGI will:
— Coordination with Impact Sciences and the City of Santa Clarita.
— Obtain pertinent information relative to the site and adjacent areas on file at L.A. County
and the City of Santa Clarita, published references, aerial photos, and the applicant's
Geologic/Geotechnical report.
Review of the information obtained and evaluate the proposed development and studies
with respect to the geologic and geotechnical guidelines outlined in CEQA.
Perform a site reconnaissance to observe field conditions and verify general
characteristics described in the applicant's geologic/geotechnical studies.
Prepare a report documenting the review comments with respect to the adequacy or
deficiency of the applicant's geologic/geotechnical report. AESEGI's assumption is that
• one report will need to be reviewed.
Review of the applicant's response to AESEGI's peer review comments. It is assumed
that one response from the applicant's consultant of record will be sufficient. AESEGI
Will provide a written response to the adequacy of the applicant's response report.
However, if the response report is not adequate a supplemental cost estimate to prepare
another review letter will be provided at such time.
• Once the adequacy of the applicant's geologic/geotechnical studies have been verified
AESEGI will prepare a summary report that describes the existing geologic and geotechnical
conditions at the site. Potential impacts caused by the proposed project (and borrow site
grading) and the level of significance for each of the impacts will be identified. Mitigation
measures to lessen or avoid impacts and the level of significance after mitigations will be
suggested.
— Potential fault rupture
Seismic shaking related hazards, including liquefaction, cyclic settlements, lateral
spreading; and slope stability.
— Landslides
— Global (static) slope stability of cut, fill and natural slopes.
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— Presence of soils subject to expansion, corrosion, hydroconsolidation, or subsidence.
— Existing ground water conditions and potential impacts to and from development.
Preparation of a summary geologic/geotechnical EIR report with pertinent appendices
and illustrations.
OUTPUT: One (1) Geology, Soils, and Seismicity section.
Subtask 2.8 - Land Use
Impact Sciences
• Describe the existing land uses, intensities, and patterns in the vicinity of the project site
based on aerial photographs and a site visit.
• Describe the relevant designations for the project site from the City's General Plan, and
Zoning Map.
• Evaluate project consistency with relevant plans, policies, and regulations. In accordance
with CEQA Guidelines Section 15125(b), the analysis will include applicable local plans and
regional plans. Plans and policies that will be evaluated include: •
City of Santa Clarita General Plan;
— City of Santa Clarita Uniform Development Code;
— Southern California Association of Governments Polices (SCAG); and
— Other existing relevant ordinances and regulations.
• City staff will be consulted to determine other relevant plans; if any. Where appropriate, the
evaluation will cross-reference the analysis in other sections, such' as Aesthetics and
Transportation and Circulation.
• Discuss potential environmental impacts relating to policy inconsistency and land use
compatibility. Typically, this discussion will cross-reference the analyses of other impacts in
the EIR.
The analysis of land use compatibility will be a primary focus of this EIR section, and will tie in with the
specific impact analyses included in this EIR. The compatibility analysis will address how the project's
operational impacts, such as noise impacts, light and glare impacts and traffic impacts affect surrounding
development and land uses. This section will also include a consistency analysis with the City's General
Plan goals and policies. Cumulative, long-term land use impacts will also be analyzed, and any trends in
land use and development will be described. •
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OUTPUT: One (1) Land Use section.
Subtask 2.9 - Public Utilities
Impact Sciences
Impact Sciences will coordinate, with City staff and affected public utility providers to assess the potential
impacts of the proposed project on the following facilities and utility systems:
• Electricity;
• Natural Gas;
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• Water Supply;
• Wastewater/Wastewater Treatment; and
• Solid Waste Disposal. .
Each service provider will be contacted by telephone or letter to gather information on existing
Iconditions, the impact of the proposed project, and appropriate mitigation measures.
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During the 2001 state legislative session the legislature passed, and Governor Davis signed into law SB
221. SB 221 prohibits a local planning agency from approving a tentative map, parcel 'map or
development agreement for residential subdivisions of more than 500 units unless the water supplier
issues a written verification that a sufficient water supply is available for the project, or the local agency
finds that alternate water supplies are, or will be, available prior to completion of the project. This
legislation was signed by the Governor in October 2001 and became effective on January 1, 2002. Impact
Sciences assumes the project applicant will obtain such written verification.
OUTPUT: One. (1) Public Utilities section.
Subtask 2.10 - Public Services (Education, Library, Fire, and Sheriff Services)
Impact Sciences
Impact Sciences will. coordinate with City staff and affected public service and utility providers to assess
the potential impacts of the proposed project on the following services, facilities, and utility systems:
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• Fire Services;'
• Sheriff Services
• Parks;
• Schools; and
• Libraries
Each service provider will be contacted by telephone or letter* to gather information on existing.
conditions, the impact of the proposed project, and appropriate mitigation measures. Such contact will
include the water purveyor for the project per the requirements of SB 221 and SB 610.
OUTPUT: One (1) Public Services section.
Subtask 2.11 -Human Made Hazards
Impact Sciences
Impact Sciences will evaluate the potential for hazardous materials and other human made hazards to be
present on or near the project site, as well.as for the potential for the proposed project to utilize such
materials in the construction or post -construction phases of the project. Impact Sciences will:
• Review available reports and information regarding environmental conditions at the project
site, including a Phase I report and other related documents. Impact Sciences' assumes that
the applicant will provide a Phase I Environmental Assessment for review.
• Using the .Santa Clarita Standardized Emergency Management System Multi -Hazards
Functional Plan, determine if the proposed project would impair implementation or
physically interfere with this plan or any other applicable emergency response plans for the
area.
• Through consultation with the Los Angeles County Fire District, determine if the project
implementation would expose people or structures to wildland fires.
• Impact Sciences will identify any applicable mitigation measures for identified significant
hazards and hazardous materials impacts.
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OUTPUT: One'(1) Human Made Hazards section..
Subtask 2.12 - Visual Resources
Impact Sciences/VisionScape Imagery
Development of the project site will result in the conversion of the undeveloped site, which ' is highly
visible from. Highway 14, to an extension of the surrounding urban backdrop. Impact Sciences, and .
VisionScape Imagery will prepare the visual -analysis for the proposed project. The potential impacts
from construction and operation of the proposed project on the visual character of the area will be
assessed in terms of the visibility of the project, alteration of the existing visual setting, and the sensitivity
of the viewpoints. Impact Sciences and VisionScape will be guided by the following tasks:
Ground level site photographs from selected viewpoints will be used to determine potential
impacts. Sensitive viewpoints in the vicinity of the project site will be included in this
analysis. Impact SciencesNisionS,cape will coordinate with City staff for the desired
locations/viewpoints in the City that will best reflect potential view shed perspectives. The
impact assessment will consider the design details of the project, and design standards will
be suggested to minimize any visual impact to these watercourses, or residential uses.
• Describe the existing visual character of the project site, focusing on features such as
topography, vegetation, existing uses, and the site's relationship to nearby uses. The
discussion will be based on a site visit and existing documents (e.g., General Plan, technical
studies prepared for the project, etc.).
• Describe characteristics of the proposed project that are relevant to the analysis of visual
quality, such as project design, lot size, home size, amenities, etc., using the site plan, the
grading and drainage plan, and proposed landscaping plan.
• Identify applicable design guidelines and other relevant policies and guidelines in the
County's and City's General Plan, and Santa Clarita's Uniform Development Code. Evaluate
project consistency with applicable design guidelines and other related policies.
• Analyze potential impacts to the visual character of the site and surroundings. Consider the
site's existing character and objective changes as described previously.
• Analyze the project's compatibility related to massing, size, and type of land use against the
existing setting of the area.
• Evaluate the project's potential to introduce substantial new lighting and/or create new
sources of glare that could affect nearby existing uses and potential impacts on wildlife using
the site and its surrounding area. Identify mitigation measures to reduce or avoid significant
visual impacts.
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+ Future sources of light, including interior and exterior lighting, and daytime glare resulting •
from parked cars and building surfaces will also be analyzed.
OUTPUT: One (1) Visual Resources section, including seven (7) visual simulations depicting
"before" and "after" conditions of the site and proposed project,' including terrain
modeling, and also including seven (7) virtual animated drive-thrus of the proposed
project.
Subtask 2.13 - Population, Housing and Employment
Impact Sciences
Development of the project site will eventually alter the City's existing jobs:housing balance with the
introduction of 650,000 square feet of commercial uses and 1,200 dwelling units. -Impact Sciences will
evaluate the effects of the added employment and housing opportunities will have on the City's existing
balance based on the following tasks:
• Discuss current City's population, households, and housing stock, and how recent trends
compare to projections. Discuss indicators of housing affordability such as median home
price and vacancy rates.
• Summarize relevant information on the jobs:housing balance from the General Plan Housing
Element. Discuss the requirements for affordable housing (if available). Impact Sciences will
utilize the City's updated Housing Element for housing policy direction. These projections
will be evaluated for consistency with City and SCAG growth projections for the area.
• Discuss the project's consistency with SCAG's Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide,
which has directed emphasis away from jobs:housing balance and instead emphasizes an
'equivalent reduction in vehicle miles traveled. The land plan for the proposed project will be
evaluated with respect to the type and spatial arrangement of land uses, as well as the
project's location relative to supporting commercial, recreational, and employment
opportunities. Growth inducing impacts will be assessed in a separate section of the EIR as
required by the CEQA Guidelines.
• Discuss the total population that could be accommodated by new housing included in the
project.
• Discuss whether construction of housing is consistent with population growth projected for
the City using the General Plan and Department of Finance projections.
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OUTPUT: One (1) Population, Housing and Employment section.
Subtask 2.14 — Cultural Resources
Wand S Consultants
The project site's adjacency to the Santa_Clara River, which could have served as'a foraging site for native
peoples, the fact that the site has not been previously developed, and the proposed extensive land form
modification combine to suggest the potential for discovery of buried cultural resources during project
development. Wand S Consultants will evaluate the potential impact of the proposed project on cultural
resources utilizing the following tasks:
•. W and S consultants will prepare a Phase I archaeological resource survey of the Vista
Canyon Ranch project area (199 ac.) in the City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County,
California. It is intended to provide 'Intensive' Phase I level data concerning the presence or
absence, distribution, surface condition and potential significance of archaeological cultural
resources within the project area. The Phase I study will include an identification and
assessment of prehistoric and historical archaeological remains. The data obtained during
the fieldwork portion of the study will be presented in final report form for incorporation in
the CEQA initial study/EIR. This report will minimally contain sections on: the
environmental setting (geology, biology, hydrology etc.), cultural history, previous regional
• . archaeological studied; results, preliminary determinations of site significance (NRNP
eligibility) against applicable CEQA (Law & Guidelines) and Federal Criteria (33 CFR 325; 36
CFR 60.4 & 36 CFR 800.) and recommendations for subsequent archaeological evaluation
.(Phase II), if warranted.
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• Archival research will be conducted to determine the nature and substance of existing
documentation on cultural resources within the project area. To be consulted are the CSUF
Archaeological Information Center, for existing archaeological site records and files, and if
warranted, the Los Angeles County Tax Assessors Office, for early land ownership records.
In addition, local archives and museums may be consulted when appropriate.
All portions of the project area will be walked in transects by an archaeological survey team,
who will visually examine the ground surface of the project area for evidence of prehistoric
and historic archaeological remains. Transect spacing will depend on vegetation cover, and
other field conditions, but will be adequate in all cases to effectively evaluate the presence or
absence of cultural resources. Particular attention will be paid to local geomorphological
conditions that may suggest the possibility of buried cultural remains. Any discovered.
cultural resources will be mapped using compass (Brunton) and chain, and recorded with the
CSUF Archaeological Information Center. Extant previously recorded archaeological sites or
locales will be revisited, and mapped and rerecorded in a similar manner. Surface integrity,
of all such resources visited during the field study will be evaluated for evidence of
disturbance or degradation.
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pur ose of this Phase I study is to provide baseline data concerning the
presence or absence, distribution, condition and potential significance of cultural resources
within the project area. Preliminary determinations of site significance will be made against
applicable criteria and these will be provided in the final Phase I survey report. Analysis and
interpretation, therefore, will focus on: the nature and type of cultural resources, if present,
within the project area; the current surface indications of each resources respective integrity;
an evaluation of the poteintial for direct or indirect adverse impacts to cultural resources in
light. of existing project plans; and recommendations for further archaeological evaluation
(Phase II) or mitigation (Phase III), if warranted.
• At the City of Santa Clarita s request, W and S Consultants will assist the City by facilitating
government -to -government consultation between interested Native American Tribes and the
City, as required by Senate Bill 18 and Government Code Sections 65351-65352.4 (General
Plans).
• If not completed by others, W and S will contact the Native American Heritage Commission
(NAHC) to request information it may have regarding sacred sites in the project area (PRC
5097.9) and, to obtain the contact information for Native American Tribes who should be
consulted under SB 18.
• SB 18 (Chapter 905; Statutes of 2004) calls for direct government -to -government consultation .
between tribes and local jurisdictions during the process leading to adoption or amendment
of local general plans or specific plans. W and S will assist the City in initiation conduction,
and concluding this consultation. We estimate it will require no more than 40 hours to
facilitate the SB 18 consultation. Actual effort necessary will depend in part on the number of
Native American Tribes, identified by the NAHC, who consent to consult; and the sensitivity
of the project area for Native American sacred/special sites and concerns.
• Steps required for consultation include requesting from the NAHC contact information for
tribes with traditional lands or places inor near the project area, contacting listed tribes to
notify them on the opportunity to consult, consultation with the requesting tribes, referring
the general plan amendment to the tribes of public hearing(s) for the general plan
amendment. W&S's anticipated tasks associated with consultation include assisting the City
and consulting tribes. Of special note, SB 18 specifies time intervals for response from the
NAHC (30 days) and tribes (90 day plus consultation). These intervals should be considered
in light of the anticipated date for the City's final action on the general plan amendment.
OUTPUT: One (1) Cultural Resources section.
Subtask'2.15 - Agricultural Resources
Impact Sciences
Impact Sciences will assess the proposed project's effect on agricultural resources in the project area. The
assessment will be guided by the following tasks:
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• Create a map showing the farmland designations for the project site, based on the Farmland
Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency.
• Using the mapped farmland designations, describe the type of farmland present at the site
and surrounding areas,. including prime farmland, unique farmland, or farmland of
statewide importance, if applicable.
• Determine if there are lands under Williamson Act contract at the project site and in the
surrounding areas. Determine if the proposed project would conflict with existing zoning for
agricultural use, or require the cancellation'of a Williamson•Act contract.
• If applicable, quantify the loss of agricultural land that would result from the proposed
project using the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources
Agency. Evaluate the significance of its conversion to urban uses given its existing and
potential agricultural productivity to inform the development of mitigation measures.
• Evaluate the potential for the project to result in the conversion of adjacent agricultural lands
by reducing water availability, creating conflict between agricultural and urban uses, or by
placing development pressure on adjacent lands.
• Identify mitigation measures such as agricultural buffers that could avoid or reduce the
magnitude of significant impacts.
. OUTPUT: One (1) Agricultural Resources section.
Subtask 2.16 - Hydrology
Hunsaker & Associates
The proposed project includes significant landform modifications followed byconstruction of urban
development. The combination of these activities could affect area and regional hydrology and water
quality. Hunsaker & Associates:
• Perform a review of the technical data and reports prepared by the applicant's engineer(s)
(PACE and Alliance Engineering). The reports include existing, project, and cumulative (if
available) site hydrology, as well as the river analysis.
The reports will be reviewed and comments based upon the following criteria:
— Design methodology and assumptions
— Technical competency
Adequacy of the data to complete the EIR
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— Review for Levels of Significance (as defined by CEQA) and identify possible impacts
and mitigation
• Perform a site reconnaissance in conjunction with a review of the technical documents. A
maximum of two (2) site visits are included in this task — prior to reviewing the technical
documents, and after completion of the technical review.
• Based upon the final draft technical reports submitted,. Hunsaker & Associates will prepare a
Summary Report of the technical reports. A review of the technical documents provided for
this proposal indicates that digital and other graphic data is available from the project
engineer. Therefore we do not anticipate preparing graphical exhibits for the EIR. However,
we have budgeted for data processing and conversion, as well as any graphics required for,
the summary report.
• The summary report will include a summary of the analysis and methodology used, address
CEQA levels of significance thresholds, as defined by the Client, and conclusions. The report
will include project alternates (if available) and cumulative analysis.
• Additional technical support will be provided throughout the preparation of the EIR,
including a review and comment of the Administrative Draft Hydrology section.
OUTPUT: One (1) Summary Report; and
One (1) Hydrology section
Subtask 2.17 - Water Quality
Geosyntec Consultants
• Geosyntec Consultants will review and comment on the water quality technical report, and
as appropriate, supporting materials and references including technical literature, regulatory
requirements, local planning procedures, and regional plans. Geosyntec Consultants will
meet and otherwise communicate with the Vista Canyon Ranch Project Team, especially the
consultant's staff that developed the water quality technical report.
• ' Geosyntec Consultants will evaluate the Water Quality Technical Report for:
— Comprehensiveness;
— Accuracy in characterizing existing conditions;
— Adequacy in addressing CEQA, regulatory, and local and regional planning
requirements;
Technical adequacy of BNIP plan given pollutants of concern and local receiving water
issues;
Appropriateness of significance criteria, thresholds, and approach to addressing impacts;
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— Technical basis for findings of significance; and
— Cohesiveness and clarity of the report.
A report summarizing comments and recommendations indexed to the water quality
technical report
One (1) summary Water Quality technical report; and
One (1) Water Quality section
Subtask 2.19 - Floodplain Modification
Impact Sciences
Impact Sciences will review a Floodplain Modification report prepared by the project applicant. The
Floodplain Modification section will analyze the hydraulic impacts . on sensitive aquatic/riparian
resources in the Santa Clara River corridor due to floodplain modifications associated with construction
and operation of the proposed Vista Canyon Ranch project. The analysis would discuss impacts and if
they would be localized and if they would cause significant hydrological impacts adjacent to or
downstream from the Vista Canyon Ranch site.
OUTPUT: One (1) Floodplain Modification section
Subtask 2.20 - Noise
Impact Sciences
Highway 14 and the Southern Pacific Railroad represent two. significant sources of noise that would be
expected to impact the project site and -its users and residents. Impact Sciences will conduct an
assessment of the project with respect to its potential to generate noise in excess of established standards,
as well as the effects of Highway 14 and the Southern Pacific Railroad on the project site: u
• Impact Sciences, Inc. will contact the project applicant and/or project engineer for
information on proposed on- and off-site construction activities. These activities include
phasing of development, length of construction phases within various locations on the site,
types and quantities of equipment used, borrow site locations, and haul routes for soil
import.. This task will be prepared in coordination with the construction air quality impact
analysis.
• Impact Sciences, Inc. will refer to the Caltrans website for existing and projected peak AM
and PM traffic volumes, vehicle mix, and day/evening/night splits for the segment of SR -14
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north of the project site. The project traffic engineer will be contacted for LOS C speed limits •
along SR -14 during peak hour conditions. These data will be used to run the FHWA Traffic
Noise Model (TNM Version 2.5).
• Impact Sciences, Inc. will contact the project traffic engineer for existing, interim year, and
Santa Clarita Valley build out ADTs;,traffic mix; day/evening/night splits; and posted speed
limits for roadways in the project vicinity that will carry one percent or more of project
traffic. These data will be used to run the FHWA Highway Traffic Noise Prediction Model
(FHWA-RD-77-108).
• Impact Sciences,. Inc. will contact Metrolink and Southern Pacific Railroad for existing and
projected rail traffic on the tracks along the southern site boundary.
• A land use survey along roadways in the project vicinity that will carry one percent or more
of project traffic will be conducted to identify adjacent' and nearby noise sensitive receptors.
Data collected will include type of land use, setbacks from roadway centerlines, elevational
differences between the roadway and receptors, and any intervening natural and/or
manmade barriers that may attenuatenroadwaynoise at the receptor sites.
• Impact Sciences, Inc. will conduct up to four long-term (24-hour) on-site noise measurements
along the northern property line to determine ambient noise levels along that portion of the
project site. Because peak hour traffic noise on SR -14 is expected to "drown out" other noise
sources in the project vicinity, the measured peak hour traffic noise level will be used to
calibrate the TNM for highway noise. This is of particular interest to the noise study because •
the intervening, soft, sandy bed of the Santa Clara River will partially attenuate freeway
noise on the project site and this attenuation will need to be reflected in model runs.for future
traffic scenarios on the freeway.
• Impact Sciences, Inc. will conduct up to two long-term (24-hour) on-site noise measurements
along the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks. During the monitoring, staff will note times of
train pass-through. The pass-through's will be indicated in the monitored output as
Leq(max).
• Impact Sciences, Inc. will conduct up to four short-term noise measurements at off-site noise
sensitive .receptors or acoustically equivalent locations that could potentially be affected by
project -generated stationary and/or mobile source noise. This information will be used to
describe the existing noise environment and to calibrate the Highway Noise Prediction Model
that will be used to calculate off-site traffic noise impacts.
• Impact Sciences, Inc. will conduct one short-term noise measurement at a nearby location
along the SPRR tracks that is separated from the tracks by a sound wall. The location of the
wall from the centerline of the tracks, height of wall, and distance of the noise meter from the
wall will be noted. A minimum of one measurement will be taken during pass -by of a train.
The purpose of the measurement will be to determine the attenuating effects of the wall for
rail transit, and the effectiveness of its height for the proposed project should a wall along the
southwestern site boundary be warranted to mitigate rail transit noise.
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• Two. 24-hour noise measurements will be. taken at the existing Metrolink Station on Via
Princessa to characterize the existing noise levels at that location. This information will be
used to project noise levels at the proposed Metrolink Station site.
• Concurrent with on-site noise monitoring, Impact Sciences, Inc. will make. notations of
adjacent and nearby noise sensitive receptors. Data collected on these receptors will include
type of land use, setbacks from the project site boundaries, elevational differences between
the project site and receptors, and any intervening natural and/or manmade barriers that may
attenuate noise from the project site at the receptor sites.
• Existing plans and policies that currently govern construction, stationary source, traffic, and
rail noise within the City of Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County (for those off-site receptors
within unincorporated areas) will be identified and discussed relative to the proposed
development.
• The thresholds of significance for noise impacts based on Appendix Q of the CEQA Guidelines
will be identified. Specific construction, stationary source, and mobile source thresholds for
properties within the City of Santa Clarita and unincorporated Los Angeles County will also
be identified.
• Using obtained data obtained, construction noise impacts will be determined at off-site noise
sensitive receptors, as- well as at on-site noise sensitive receptors constructed during the
earlier phases of project development. Noise impacts at noise -sensitive receptors (if any) at
. the soil borrow site location and along haul routes will be addressed. This scope of work
assumes that bridge construction. will require the use of pile drivers and the noise and
vibration impacts of this equipment will also be evaluated. Construction noise and vibration
impacts will be assessed using City of Santa Clarita standards for properties within the City,
and using Los Angeles County standards for properties within unincorporated areas.
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Determination of future point source'noise levels on the project site and in its vicinity will be
based on available technical reports and literature. Point noise sources associated with the
project include project construction and day-to-day activities at the site once it is built out.
Point source noise impacts will be assessed using City of Santa Clarita standards for
properties within the City, and using Los Angeles County standards for properties within
unincorporated areas.
• Future on-site noise impacts from SR -14, Soledad Canyon Road, and Lost Canyon Road will
be assessed using TNM for up to three development scenarios: Existing Conditions, Interim
Year Conditions, and Santa Clarita Valley Buildout Conditions.
For on-site traffic noise impacts, a grid of 1 -inch squares will be placed over the obtained
maps. Future on-site roadways (Lost Canyon Road), existing off-site ' roadways (SR -14,
Soledad Canyon Road, and Lost Canyon Road), and future locations of on-site noise sensitive
receptors will be plotted. The soft, sandy bed of the Santa Clara River will be identified
within the model as soft terrain with the appropriate noise attenuating factor. Other noise
attenuating features that exist between SR -14 and Soledad Canyon Road and the project site
will be identified and input into the model. Should the project proposal include manmade
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barriers ,(e.g., walls, structures, etc.) on the project site that would .further attenuate noise
along the northern property line, these will also be input into the model.
• Traffic volumes for SR -14, Soledad Canyon Road, and Lost Canyon Road in the project
vicinity for the three development scenarios. will be input into the TNM model and' noise
levels for each of the on-site receptors will be calculated for each scenario. Model output for
the existing conditions scenario will be compared to the data collected during on-site noise
monitoring under Subtask 1.3.1, and the noise model will be calibrated accordingly. The
noise level output will be Ley(n)peak, so it will be converted to CNEL based on the
day/evening/night split of traffic along these roadways.
• On-site noise impacts will be assessed using City of Santa Clarita noise standards.
• Using the existing on-site railroad noise levels obtained during on-site noise monitoring and
future rail use obtained data, future on-site rail noise and vibration impacts will be estimated.
Using the noise data obtained from the Metrolink Station, noise impacts associated with
relocating the Metrolink site to the project site will be addressed. Noise and vibration
impacts will be assessed using City of Santa Clarita noise standards.
• Future off-site project traffic noise impacts will be assessed for Existing Conditions, Interim
Year Conditions, and Santa Clarita Valley Buildout Conditions. Using the FHWA Highway
Traffic. Noise Prediction Model and traffic data from the project traffic study, noise levels will be
calculated for the off-site noise -sensitive locations. The noise model will be calibrated using
the existing measured noise levels. The level of project -generated noise impacts will be
assessed using City of Santa Clarita noise standards for properties within the City, and using
Los Angeles County standards for properties within unincorporated areas.
• The noise impact analysis will include a General Plan policy consistency analysis to
determine whether or not the proposed development is consistent with policies of the City's
Noise Element.
• Wherever traffic noise levels at on-site receptors would exceed the threshold of significance, a
detailed noise barrier analysis will be conducted using TNM to determine the optimal noise
barrier height for the impacted receptor locations. Wherever noise levels at off-site noise -
sensitive receptors would be significantly impacted as a result of project -related noise,
feasible and reasonable mitigation will be recommended.
• Wherever project -related traffic noise levels at off-site receptors would exceed the threshold
of significance, and wherever future rail traffic would result in a significant on-site noise
impact, feasible and reasonable mitigation will be recommended to reduce the impact to less
than significant.
• For all potential impacts, noise mitigating policies from the General Plan Noise Element will
be considered and recommended as mitigation as feasible and reasonable.
• Noise impacts of cumulative development at previously -identified noise -sensitive receptors
along project study area roadway segments at Santa Clarita Valley Buildout Conditions will
be assessed. Feasible and reasonable cumulative noise mitigation will be recommended.
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• Project and cumulative development noise impacts that cannot be reduced to less than
significance under the City and County thresholds will be identified.
OUTPUT: One (1) Noise section
Subtask 2.21- Transportation and Circulation
KOA. Corporation
Construction and operational phases of the proposed project would result in the generation of additional
short-term and long-term traffic increases in the project area. KOA Corporation will assess the impacts of
the proposed project on transportation and circulation facilities and flows based on the following tasks:
• Where possible, KOA will build upon the traffic studies already prepared for project in the
project vicinity. However, for purposes of this work scope, it is. assumed that new traffic
counts (AM and PM peak hour turning movement counts) will be required at up to twelve
(12) intersections. Tube counts will also be performed at up to ten locations, as determined in
consultation with City staff, to evaluate potential traffic impacts affecting neighborhoods and
property access.
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• • KOA will perform fieldwork to survey project site access and the study intersections. Field
inventory at the study intersections will include striping, roadway geometry and type of
traffic operations at intersections, signal phasing, surrounding land uses, and on—street
parking restrictions. Field data collected for the previous studies will be verified and
updated.
• KOA will summarize the traffic data collection, traffic forecasts, and traffic analysis for
review by the client. The project and other area related projects trip generation will be
defined by ITE's Trip Generation.(7th Edition). This rate would be proposed to the City for
approval in the scoping document. For purposes of this proposal, it is assumed that three
project scenarios will be developed. The materials provided along with the RFP shows three
project scenarios with forecast project daily traffic ranging from 12,301 to 17,095 for the
maximum use. Prior to the start of the analysis, KOA will prepare project trip generation
forecasts that will include assumptions regarding "pass -by" trips, "internal trip capture" and
"transit -oriented" trips. These forecasts will be presented to the reviewing agencies for
review and a consensus reached regarding those forecasts prior to the start of the analysis.
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'Signalized intersection traffic analysis.will be based upon the City of Santa Clarita's traffic
study guidelines, It is assumed, that the traffic model developed by representatives of the
project proponent will become property of the City and that this model will serve as a basis
for interim (Year 2015) and longer-term traffic (Year 2030) forecasts. The following scenarios
will be studied for the three project build scenarios:
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— Existing Conditions
— Interim Year Conditions (2015) with Area Related Projects (No Project Conditions)
— Interim Year Conditions (2015) with.Area Related Projects and the Project (With Project
Conditions)
Long Term Conditions (2030) with Area Related Projects (No Project Conditions)
Long Term Conditions (2030) with Area Related Projects and the Project (With Project
Conditions) .
• The analysis of each project scenario will need to account for planned area roadway
improvements as well as those improvements that will be part of the project, such as the
extension of Lost Canyon Road. In.addition, the analysis assumptions must account for
Caltrans's improvement plans along the State Route 14 corridor and planned improvements
to Metrolink service, bus service, park-and-ride, etc. Specific attention will be placed on the
proposed extension of Metrolink service and a potential new station. Station related traffic
will be manually added to the roadway network and surrounding intersections.
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— The'TRAFFIX model will be used to forecast project trip distribution and will be
developed using "zones" to account for individual uses within the development. The
TRAFFIX roadway model roadway layout will also includes the proposed new roadways
internal to the development as well. •
• KOA will analyze the current project site plans, by conducting a general review of the
driveway access point, on-site circulation and parking layout, and planned parking supply.
A parking analysis will be performed as necessary on the various project components.
• KOA will assess the project site plan layouts to address access and internal circulation issues
involving the various components of the project. The issued assessed will include pedestrian
facilities and safety, bicycle access, driveway design, commercial delivery access and
circulation patterns.'
• Roadway and freeway analysis will be performed to satisfy the requirements of the County
of Los Angeles Congestion Management Program.
• KOA will assess the potential traffic impacts associated with project construction. The
assessment will include a construction trip generation calculation and analysis, an
assessment of employee and construction staging locations and an assessment of truck routes
and truck traffic.
• KOA will produce a standalone traffic impact report that would be suitable for review by the
City. All assumptions, calculations, and results of the traffic analysis will be documented in a
written report with tables and graphics. The initial report and revised reports will be sent
electronically in PDF format, with text, tables, and figures.
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OUTPUT: One (1) stand-alone Traffic Study; and
One (1) Transportation and Circulation section. _
Subtask 2.21- Climate Change
Impact Sciences
• The existing conditions and, regulatory considerations section will include a discussion of
types and sources of greenhouse gases and nature of global climate change; the effects of
climate change on air quality and other resource areas in the region and California; and the
status of regional, state, and federal efforts to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases.
• Along with the criteria pollutant (e.g., nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds)
emissions, we will estimate the emissions of greenhouse gases associated with motor vehicle
and construction equipment exhaust, natural gas combustion for water and space heating,
and stationary sources (e.g., emergency generators. URBENUS2007 will estimate . carbon
dioxide emissions from the motor vehicles and area sources. An appropriate adjustment to
the carbon dioxide emissions will be made to account for other common greenhouse gas
emissions (e.g., methane, nitrous oxide) associated with these sources: For the purposes of
this project, it is assumed that estimates of emissions from these sources will be sufficient for
the Draft EIR. Commenters on other EIRs have suggested that other sources, such as
• electrical generation associated with electrical use by a proposed project and manufacturing
of construction materials and goods used by the inhabitants of a project, should also be
estimated. The need for this additional analysis has not been determined through guidance
by air quality agencies or the courts. Furthermore, these emissions are associated directly
with . other facilities and projects. At the present time, there are no numerical thresholds
above which a project would be considered to result in a significant project -level impact on
global climate. The evaluation of the project -level and cumulative impacts on global climate
will be discussed with the City staff prior to preparing the analysis, as this topic is
continually evolving. For the purposes of this proposal, it is assumed that the Draft EIR will
conclude that the project would result in a cumulatively considerable contribution of
greenhouse gases that would cause significant cumulative impacts on global climate.
Therefore, the Draft EIR will also discuss mitigation measures (in addition to any
recommended for the project's criteria pollutant emissions) that would reduce greenhouse
gas emissions associated with the project.
OUTPUT: One (1) Climate Change section.
Subtask 2.22 - Project Alternatives
Impact Sciences intends to provide comparative analysis of up to 5 alternatives to the proposed project,
including (1) the No Project alternative, (2) a Reduced Project Area alternative, (3) a Reduced
Development alternative, (4) Alternative Land Use alternative, and (5) Existing General Plan/Zoning
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Designation alternative as suggestions. These alternatives (except for No Project) will be defined or
redefined in coordination with City staff upon completion of a majority of the EIR, when significance
impacts will be known, and alternatives can be devised that will reduce impacts. Impact Sciences will
work with .the City in the definition of the alternatives to ensure that the analysis meets the requirement
of CEQA to focus on alternatives that could reduce the significant impacts of the proposed project. In
addition, we will review possible alternative sites with City staff to determine if any meet the project
objectives. If any sites are found to be acceptable, one will be analyzed.
Each alternative will be described and comparatively analyzed on a topic -by -topic basis with the
proposed project. A matrix comparing the impacts ,of the alternatives to the proposed project will be
prepared to provide a visual summary of this topical analysis. A brief written summary will also be
provided that identifies the environmentally superior alternative, as required by the CEQA Guidelines,
and discusses the reason for preferring the proposed project to the alternatives.
OUTPUT: One (1) Alternatives section.
'Subtask 2.23 - Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes
This section of the EIR will include a discussion of non-renewable resources used in project construction
as well as an analysis of the potential for increased or decreased consumption of, fossil fuels as a result of .
project implementation.
OUTPUT: One (1) Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes section.
Subtask 2.24 - Growth -Inducing Impacts•
This section of the EIR will analyze ways in which the proposed project could foster, economic or
population growth, or construction of additional projects, which could adversely affect the environment.
Impediments to growth that would be removed as a result of the proposed project will also be discussed.
OUTPUT: One (1) Growth -Inducing Impacts section.
Subtask 2.25 Mitigation Monitoring Program
In conjunction with the Final EIR, Impact Sciences will prepare a Mitigation Monitoring and,_Reporting
Program (MMRP) that identifies the mitigation measures included in the Final EIR, the timing of the
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implementation of each measure, and the entity (applicant, agency, or both) responsible for implementing
and monitoring each measure. We will coordinate with the County to identify the responsible parties for
each mitigation measure.
OUTPUT: One (1) Mitigation Monitoring Program section
Subtask 2.26 - Administrative Draft EIR
The above noted environmental topical sections will be prepared and submitted to the City for review.
OUTPUT: Twenty (20) copies of the preliminary (working draft) Draft EIR for City staff review;
Subtask 2.27 -.Preliminary Screencheck Draft EIR
The above noted environmental topical sections will be prepared and submitted to the City for review.
OUTPUT: Twenty (20) copies of the preliminary (Screencheck) Draft EIR for City staff review; and
• Five (5) copies of the Appendices
Subtask 2.28 - Draft EIR
Draft EIR for public review
OUTPUT: Sixty (60) copies and one reproducible master of the Draft EIR;
One (1) reproducible master of the Draft EIR;
Thirty (30) CD's of the Draft EIR for public review;
Twenty-five (25) copies of the Appendices for the Draft EIR; and
Fifteen (15) CDs of the Appendices for the Draft EIR.
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TASK 3 — PREPARATION OF SCREENCHECK FINAL EIR
Pursuant to CEQA and City requirements for implementation of CEQA, Impact Sciences would prepare
draft written responses to all comments received during the public review period.
This would include responses to all verbal .comments obtained through the minutes of the public
• hearings pertaining to the adequacy of this EIR, and written comments received by the City. The Draft
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Response to Comments will be provided to the City for review, corrected per staff's direction, and
published within the Final EIR.
In light of the potential for public controversy expected for this project and EIR, please understand that
the time necessary to complete this task is highly dependent on the actions or wishes. of. others.
Therefore, beyond the hours budgeted, we propose to be available for as much time as is necessary on a
time and material basis.
A mitigation monitoring program will be prepared consistent with City requirements in terms of format
and content. Pursuant to CEQA, the plan will permit the identification .of project impacts, mitigation
measures, the responsible party and monitoring agency, the monitoring action and scheduling of
mitigation and monitoring.
OUTPUT: Ten (10) copies of the Preliminary Final EIR.
TASK 4 — PREPARATION OF FINAL EIR
This task involves the preparation of the Final EIR subsequent to changes and input from City staff
review.
OUTPUT: Seventy (70) copies and one reproducible master of the Final EIR; and
Twenty (20) CDs of the Final Elk.
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Application of Previous Project Experience with Specific Plans and Master Plans in the Santa Clarita
Valley. Impact Sciences and the project team have prepared numerous E1Rs and environmental
documents for the City of Santa Clarita, and the County of Los Angeles. The Impact Sciences project
team has direct experience with the project issues including interagency consultation; development of
hillside residential land uses; potential impacts to environmentally sensitive habitats; and impacts
associated with water, air quality, and. traffic.
Thorough and Factual Analysis. Impact Sciences' approach is to provide a level of analysis that assures
a comprehensive and legally defensible EIR. Our intent is to prepare an EIR that contains substantial
factual evidence for its conclusions regarding the significance of impacts and the effectiveness of
mitigation. We will.take a thorough and proactive approach when preparing the One Valley One Vision
EI s. .
Clear Presentation. Our objective is always to clearly communicate the technical information in an EIR,
• so that it aids decision -makers in determining a course of action. Through the use of clear graphics and
clear writing, Impact Sciences will ensure technical information is understandable by the general public
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and decision makers, which will increase the utility and value of the Initial Study to the lead agency.
Impact Sciences regularly receives positive feedback from decision -makers about the clarity and
usefulness of its environmental documents.
Responsiveness. Impact Sciences has a longstanding reputation for working closely and effectively with
lead agencies to resolve issues and problems, and we will apply that approach to this project as well. We
pride ourselves on being able to maintain quick turnaround of work products without sacrificing quality
and accuracy. With our office location in Camarillo and nearly two decades of experience in the project
area, we are uniquely qualified to address the environmental issues specific to projects in the. Santa
Clarita Valley. Our. firm is large enough to handle controversial projects involving issues of great
complexity, but small enough to ensure our clients the personalized attention of senior, experienced staff.
For a more detailed description of staff, please refer to Chapter 6, Personnel, Equipment, and Facilities
in this proposal.
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EIR OBJECTIVES
The primary objectives of Impacf Sciences for environmental documents prepared by the firm are defined.
below.
Information must be presented in a manner that is understandable to the general public, yet
• technically sufficient to satisfy agency review requirements.
• We believe the CEQA . Guidelines provide basic rules and procedural requirements for
environmental document preparation and review. However, we believe the guidelines
provide substantial latitude. More than simply focusing the scope of the technical analysis,
we believe any environmental document must be tailored in style and in form to meet the
individual needs of a project and its reviewing audience.
• . It is important to define and understand.a project's potential for large and small scale impacts
prior to preparation of an EIR. Given this information, agency and public concerns can be
evaluated early in the process and more meaningful mitigation measures and alternatives can
be considered.
• . Given that any environmental document must accurately reflect a broad range of
information, we believe that the project applicant cannot be excluded from the process. We
understand the need for independent review; however, if, a project is to be accurately
described and mitigation measures properly evaluated, all parties must be involved.
In addition to understanding the process, a consulting firm must maintain the ability to provide the
product and service the client. These abilities are achieved through the participation of principal staff,
our technical expertise, and responsiveness to the needs of client.
In keeping with these policy objectives, we have developed a report format and evaluation procedure
that focus on early environmental review and public participation. Our experience tells us that these
procedures are not always required nor are they appropriate in all cases; however, they are the
cornerstones of Impact Sciences, environmental objectives and philosophy.
In addition to understanding the process, a consulting firm must maintain the ability to provide the
product.and service the client. These abilities are achieved through the participation of principal staff,
our technical expertise, and responsiveness to the needs of the client.
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$ 29,304
W & S Consultants (Cultural Resources)
Susan Tebo
$ 175
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$ 700
Dain Anderson
$ 170
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S 680
Scoping Meeting
$ 62,706
KOA(Transportation&Circulation)
Susan T"o
$ 175
4
$ 700
Dain Anderson
$ 170
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$ 1,360
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A(-�dmminiitkative Dnit
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453,708
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Introduction
5 .130
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$ 1,040
Executive Summary
$ 120
24
$ 2.880
Pmject Description
$ 120
18
S 2,160
Cumulative Impacts
S 130
31
$ 4,030
Environmental Setting/Land Use
$ 115
30
$ 3,450
Air Quality
$ 130
84
$ 10,920
Biological Resources
$ 125
204
$ 25,500
Geotechnical Hazards
$ 125
14
S 1,750
Land Use$
120
18
S 2,160
Water Service
5 115
17
$ 1,955
Wastewater Disposal
$ 125
14
S 1,750
Solid Waste Disposal
$ 115
17
$ 1,955
Education
$ 115
17
$ 1,955
Library Services
$ 115
17
5 1,955
Fine Services
5 115
17
$ 1,955
Sheriff Services
$ 115
17
S 1,955
Human Made Hazards
S 115
21
$ 2,415
Visual Resources
$ 115
17
$ 1,955
Population/Housing/Employmen
1110
13
S 1,560
Cultural Resources
S 115
17
$ 1,955
Agricultural Resourcz
$ 125
14
$ 1,750
Hydrology
$ 125
14
S 1,750
Water Quality
$ 110
38
$ 4,180
Fluod
$ 115
303,
Floodplain Modification
S 155
38
$ 5,890
No
5 140
133
$ 18,620
Tmnsportation/Access
$ 125
14
$ 1,750
Climate Change
$ 130.
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11,440
Unavoidable Significant Impacts
5 120
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S 960
Project Altematives
S 115
52
$ 5,980
Irzeversible Environmental Change;
$ 120
8
$ 960
Growth Inducing Impacts
5 120'
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$ 960
Mitigation Monitoring Program$
110
20
$ 2,200
Organizations/I'ersons Contacted
S 10
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$ 550
References
$ 115
3
$ 345
Preparation of Forms
$ 115
3
$ 345
SUBTOTAL ISI LABOR
1,091
$ 136,385
Subcontractors
Hunsaker& Associales(Hydmlogy)
$ 29,304
W & S Consultants (Cultural Resources)
$ 6,237
5 -mc! Geo(Geology)
5 31,460
Geosyntec (Water Quality)
$ 62,706
KOA(Transportation&Circulation)
$ 100,936
Visionscapc Imagery
$ 86,680
SUBTOTAL SUBCONTRACTORS
$ 317,323
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE DRAFT EIR
1,091
453,708
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Response to City Comments$
135
43
$ 5,805
Prepare Document $
115
44
$ 5,060
SUBTOTAL
87
$ 10,865
iFinal EIR
Response to Public Comments S
145
99
$ 14,355
Prepare Dowel $
140
40
$ 5,600
Public Hearings (7 PC & 5 CC hearings)
Susan Tebo $
175
70
$ 12,250
Dein Anderson $
170
70
$ 11,900
SUBTOTAL
279
$ 44,105
sGerihistrat
Meetings with City/Client'•• $
170
78
$ 13,260
Project Management $
17564
$ 1L200
Technical Editing S
85
138
$ 11,730
Clerical S
65
24
S 1,560
.ISS
115
16
$ 1,840
Graphics $
85
38
$ 3,230
SUBTOTAL
358
$ 42,820
Filing Fee (County)
$ 2.550
Expenses(mileage, GPS use, mapping, etc.)
$ 11,290
Contingency (20%)
$ 114,596
GRANDTOTAL
11859
$ 687,574
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1. The above Bme and cost estimate assumes
that applicant supplied technical reports are
ceptable, complete and --c to the City
andthat Impact Sciences is required to
incorporate such reports into EIR format only
once. If additional drafts of the technical reports
are provided after ee
the EIR section has bn
prepared, or i! the Project Description is revised
or ended,suchaddilm,Iwc,kw-ld
requi e a contract amendment.
2. Reproduction costs are difficult to estimate
given the unknown size of the final documents.
The budget does not include printing of the EIR.
All printing of the Administmtive Draft,
Screencheck Draft, Draft, Screencheck Final,
and Final EIR will be invoiced on a time and
materials basis.
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This section presents the individuals that will participate in the preparation of the Vista Canyon Ranch
EIR. Resumes for all key individuals follow this profile of the project team.
PROFILE
IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. is a multi -disciplinary environmental and planning firm recognized as a
leading provider of consulting services in Los Angeles County. Impact Sciences employs full service
capabilities that enable the firm to prepare a varietyof environmental and planning documents. The
firm's primary services are the preparation of. EIRs, EISs; biology studies, air quality studies, and noise
studies. The firm also provides other services including the preparation of Specific Plans, MEA, and
environmental constraints studies. The professional staff includes environmental planners and biologists.
Impact Sciences has prepared hundreds EIRs, EISs, MEAS, Specific Plans, planning constraints studies, air
quality and noise, and biological studies, and wetland delineations. Many of these projects have been
subject to considerable public and agency scrutiny and debate. This fact demonstrates the thoroughness
and credibility of the products prepared by the firm.
Impact Sciences has an extensive background in the preparation of environmental documents for projects .
in the Santa Clarita Valley, specifically the City of Santa Clarita. These projects include the Riverpark
EIR, North Valencia Annexation EIR, North Valencia No. 2 Specific Plan EIR, the Sand Canyon Joint
Venture EIR, and the. original Porta Bella Specific Plan EIR. Impact Sciences has also been involved with
the preparation of several other EIRs for proposed projects in the unincorporated portions of Santa
Clarita Valley, including Decoro Highlands, Westridge, Newhall Ranch, Landmark Village, Mission
Village, and West Creek. Several of these projects are proposed within or adjacent to County designated
SEAs 19, 20, 23, ' and 64. Impacts Sciences conducted biological studies/surveys, and prepared related
technical reports as a part of the environmental review of these projects.
EXPERIENCE
The staff members of Impact Sciences have prepared hundreds of EIRs, EISs, air quality, noise, and
biological studies. Many of these projects have been subject to considerable public and agency scrutiny
and debate. This fact demonstrates the thoroughness and credibility of the products prepared by the
firm.
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Project: Riverpark EIR
Agency: City of Santa Clarita
The Riverpark project includes the development of 695.4 acres of land for single -.and multi -family uses
and commercial uses. The entitlement applications for the proposed project request approvals to
construct -a residential community with 1,183 dwelling units (439 single-family and 744 multi -family
units), a maximum of 40,000 square feet of commercial uses, a trail system (Santa Clara River Trail,
Newhall Ranch Road and Santa Clarita Parkway Class I trails, and trail connections from the interior
planning areas), and a 29 -acre active/passive park along the Santa Clara River. The project would also
provide for utility easements (electric, water, wastewater, etc.), public street rights-of-way, and roughly
442 acres of open space area, which includes most of the Santa Clara River.
Project: North Valencia Annexation No.1 and Specific Plan EIR and Riparian Study
Agency: City of Santa Clarita
The project applicant requested the approval of the annexation of 872 acres of land into the City of Santa
Clarita and the entitlement to develop the undeveloped portion of the annexation area. Approximately
153 acres of this area was already developed. The development of the undeveloped portion of the project
(approximately 706.6 acres) will be guided by. the North Valencia Specific Plan. This document would
control the, zoning on 706 acres of the 872 -acre project site and will supersede the existing pre -zone
designations. Approximately 13 acres of the 872 acres is property owned by the Metropolitan Water
District, which is a part of the annexation, but not a part of the Specific Plan. The applicant also requested
approval of a Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM) 51931, a General Plan Amendment, a Development
Agreement, and an Oak Tree Permit, which govern a series of development activities on the project site.
Many technical studies were completed as part of the EIR including: a traffic and access study, a master
geotechnical/soils.analysis, a noise and air quality modeling analysis, a biological analysis, and a.master
drainage analysis. Particular effort was expended studying the issues of floodplain management,
-biological resource management and conservation, population and housing, and vehicular traffic access.
This EIR was prepared to meet the standards of the City of Santa Clarita.'
This development is proposed in areas proximal to riparian vegetation that is considered sensitive by
state and federal agencies, local governments and the public. As such, it was the intent of applicant to
develop land, but in a way that is responsive to the sensitive resources present and their ecology. Past
studies of riparian ecosystems were substantial, but no direct research was known that provided specific
standards for development proximal to sensitive riparian vegetation. Without such guidance, it was not
possible for project applicant to confidently plan projects that balance their needs and protect riparian
resources. As a component of the EIR, Impact Sciences was asked to study this issue and make specific
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Sciences was . hired based on their experience with the ecology of the Santa Clarita area, their
understanding of the areas sensitive biological resources, their understanding of issues associated with
land development, and their understanding of, and direct relationship to, the EIR that would be the
mechanism ensuring implementation of study recommendations.
Project Sand Canyon Joint Venture
Agency: City of Santa Clarita
Impact Sciences prepared the Draft EIR for the City of Santa Clarita assessing the potential environmental
impacts to two project sites. Project Site 1, approximately 34 acres in area, proposed the clustering of 63
single-family residential lots on the western -most portion of the site. Discretionary actions associated
with Project Site 1 request included a Tentative Tract Map, Conditional Use Permit, Oak Tree Permit, and
Hillside Review. Project Site 2 is approximately 55 acres in area and contained an existing 136 -lot mobile
home park. The Project Site 2 proposal would. remove 62 mobile home spaces from the proposed
development area, and would create 18 new mobile home spaces elsewhere within the existing mobile
home park, resulting in a permanent loss of 44 mobile home spaces. There are a total of forty-seven
• spaces available to relocated mobile home owners. in the unaffected area of the mobile home park,
including 25 park -owned units, two empty spaces, and 18 proposed mobile home spaces. That portion of
the mobile home park, proposed for space removal, will be used for a portion of the development of an
110,000 square -foot shopping center. This project also proposes the development of 24 single-family
homes on land not presently developed. Discretionary actions associated with the Project Site 2 request
include: a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Tentative Tract Map, Conditional Use Permit, and
Hillside Review. Impact Sciences was responsible for EIR project management, writing all EIR sections,
coordination of technical studies conducted by subconsultants, and preparation of noise and air quality
studies.
Project: Valley Street/Calgrove Boulevard Amendment to the Circulation Element of the
General Plan and Cul -de -Sac Project
Agency: City of Santa Clarita
The project consisted of amending the Circulation Element of the General Plan to remove the secondary
highway designation from a portion of Calgrove Boulevard and Valley Street between Creekside Drive
and Maple Street. The proposed project would formalize the existing barricade condition with the
installation of two terminus -abutting cul-de-sacs—to be located approximately between the barricades.
This project was extremely controversial with the residents in the project area. Primary issues associated
• with the project included traffic, noise, air quality and safety.
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Project: North Valencia No. 2 Specific Plan EIR
Agency: City of Santa Clarita
Impact Sciences prepared the Draft EIR for the City of Santa Clarita assessing the potential environmental
impacts associated with the annexation of 596.2 acres of land and the entitlement to develop the
undeveloped portion of the annexation area (391.2 acres). The project site is located in the northwestern
portion of unincorporated Los Angeles County, and is situated immediately adjacent to the jurisdictional
boundaries of the City of Santa Clarita. 1 This EIR is full scope and addresses all environmental topics.
The proposed project includes development of 1,900 dwelling units, 210,000 square feet of commercial
uses, a 15.9 -acre community park site, 20 acre school site, 4.1 acres of private neighborhood parks, 93.4
acres of natural open space and over 9 miles of trails and paseos. Impact Sciences was responsible for EIR
project management; writing all EIR sections, coordination of technical studies. conducted by
subconsultants, and preparation of noise and air quality studies. This project is located adjacent to San
Francisquito Creek and portions, of the project site are within Los Angeles Significant Ecological. Area
(SEA)19.
Project: Newhall Ranch Specific Plan and Water Reclamation Plant EIR
Agency: County of Los Angeles
An EIR was prepared to serve as the environmental review document for both a proposed 21,000
dwelling unit "new town" Specific Plan and water reclamation plant (WRP). The proposed Specific Plan
and WRP site is located in an unincorporated portion of the Santa Clara River Valley in northwestern Los
Angeles County and is approximately. 11,963 acres in size. The Specific Plan required amendments to
portions of the Los Angeles County General Plan and the Santa Clarita Valley Area Plan, including
changes to the Master Plan of Highways, Master Plan of Trails, SEA Boundaries, and County
demographic projections for the Santa Clarita Planning Area. Many technical studies were completed as
part of the EIR including: a traffic and access study, a master geotechnical/soils analysis, a noise and air
quality modeling analysis, a water balance analysis, a biological analysis and Resource Management
Plan, and a master drainage analysis. While the scope of this EIR is very broad, particular effort was
expended studying the issues of potable water demand and reclaimed water use, floodplain
management, biological resource management and conservation, population and housing, and vehicular
traffic access. This EIR was prepared to meet the standards of the Los Angeles County Department of
Regional Planning.
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Agency: _ County of Los Angeles
Impact Sciences prepared the EIR for the County of Los Angeles assessing the potential environmental
impacts associated with the development of 70 acres in the unincorporated area of San Francisquito
Canyon with 450 dwelling units.. Thi's EIR was focused to address specific environmental issues,
including geotechnical, flooding, biological resources, traffic, air quality, education, and public services.
.Impact Sciences was responsible for EIR project management, writing all EIR section, coordination of
technical studies conducted by subconsultants, and preparation of biological and air quality studies. This
project is located adjacent to San Francisquito Creek and Los Angeles SEA 19.
Project: West Creek EIR
Agency: County of Los Angeles
Impact Sciences prepared the EIR for the County of Los Angeles assessing the potential environmental
impacts associated with the development of 572 acres in the unincorp6rated area of San Francisquito
Canyon. This EIR is full scope and addresses all environmental topics. The ,proposed project includes
development of 2,400 dwelling units, and an 18 -hole golf course. Impact Sciences was responsible for EIR
project management, writing all EIR section, coordination of technical studies conducted by
subconsultants, and preparation of biological, noise and air quality studies. This project is located
adjacent to San Francisquito Creek and is within Los Angeles SEA 19. Detailed biological reports were
prepared as required by the County of Los Angeles for development within a designated SEA.
Project: Westridge EIR
Agency: County of Los Angeles
Impact Sciences prepared the EIR for the County of Los Angeles assessing the potential environmental
impacts associated with the development of 798 acres in the unincorporated area of the Santa Clarita
Valley. The proposed project includes development of 1,711 dwelling units, 18 -hole golf course, 41,000
square feet of commercial retail uses, an elementary school site, and 226 acres of open space. This EIR
was focused to address specific environmental issues, including: biota, visual qualities, traffic, air quality,
water resources, solid waste, education public services, geotechnical hazards, flood, and parks, trails and
recreation. Impact Sciences was responsible for EIR project management, writing all EIR section,
coordination of technical studies conducted by subconsultants, and preparation of biological, noise and
air quality studies. A portion of this project is located within Los Angeles SEA 64 (Valley Oak Savannah).
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This section presents the key individuals that will participate in the preparation of the Vista Canyon Ranch.
Resumes for all individuals assigned to this project are found in Appendix I.
Led by Susan Tebo the Impact Sciences staff is well versed in the issues unique to the City of Santa Clarita
and unincorporated Los Angeles County. Due to the number of projects Impact Sciences staff has
worked on throughout the Santa Clarita Valley and the surrounding areas, their knowledge of the issues
facing the area is unparalled.
The following staff members of Impact Sciences will participate in this project:
Susan Tebo
Associate Principal
Ms. Tebo. serves as an Associate Principal with over 25.years of professional experience in environmental
review, resource management, and land use planning. Ms. Tebo brings significant technical expertise as
well as experience working on high profile and controversial projects. She also brings significant project
experience within the Santa Clarita Valley. Ms. Tebo recently served as the Project Director for the City of
Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone EIR. Other projects that Ms. Tebo has managed, or is currently managing,
include the Riverpark EIR prepared for the City of Santa Clarita assessing the potential impacts
associated with the development of 695.4 acres of land for single- and multi -family uses and commercial
uses; the Mission Village EIR to develop 1,252.27 acres of property located within the northeastern comer
of the Newhall Ranch Specific Plan; the North Valencia Annexation EIR which requires the annexation of
872 acres of land into the City of Santa Clarita; the North Valencia No. 2 EIR for the City of Santa Clarita
assessing the potential environmental impacts associated with the annexation of 596.2 acres of land; and
the 292.6 -acre Landmark Village tract map site located in the first phase of the Riverwood Village within
the boundary of the approved Newhall Ranch Specific Plan.
As the Project Director for this project she will work closely with the Project Manager to provide technical
review and to ensure the document is prepared to the level of quality the City has come to expect from
Impact Sciences staff. She will also be available for client meetings, presentations, and testimony.
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Dain Anderson
Associate Principal, Project Manager
Mr. Anderson will serve as the. Project Manager. In this role, he will assist in the coordination of the
project team and be one of the principal authors of the EIR. Mr. Anderson is a land use planner with
more than 30 years of professional experience serving a wide and diverse range of public agencies and
private sector clients. His career has centered on fulfilling client and agency needs in focused and
efficient approaches. His range of expertise includes land use and policy planning, entitlement
management of development projects, environmental analysis and report preparation, and the design
and preparation of topical projects.
Mr. Anderson focused 12 years of his career on the planning and development of the City of Irvine, a 70 -
square mile new city in Orange County, California. During his tenure he was involved with the
development and maintenance of the City's general plan and zoning ordinance. He designed and
managed large scale planning studies, including fiscal impact analyses and a citywide master
environmental assessment. While serving the City of Irvine, he also oversaw the entitlement of
numerous residential and commercial projects, guided the preparation of environmental analyses, and
• facilitated the development of affordable housing.
Mr. Anderson has also served other public agencies in southern, central, and northern California with
such diverse issues as agriculture, open space preservation, small-town preservation, and tourism. As a
consultant, he has provided efficient and successful entitlement acquisition and site-specific evaluation of
development opportunities and constraints, as well as guided the preparation of numerous
environmental documents.
Margaret Netto
Deputy Project Manager
Ms. Netto will serve as Deputy Project Manager, assisting the Project Manager. She has 18 years of
professional experience in environmental analysis and report preparation, land use and policy planning,
and. entitlement management of development projects. She has experience managing controversial
annexation projects involving prezoning and annexation to the City of San Carlos. She also managed a
large mixed-use project involving construction of a 94,432 square foot building on El Camino Real in San
Carlos and was responsible for managing compliance with Mitigation Monitoring Program for Bay
Meadows Development in San Mateo. Ms. Netto recently served for five years as the Senior Planner
• providing development review on all commercial and multifamily projects and California Environmental
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Quality preparation analysis and review. Asa planner for the City of San Carlos, Ms. Netto prepared
staff reports and presented recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council for
subdivisions, annexations, -multi -family, and commercial applications. Ms. Netto recently completed the
Final EIR for the Enterprise Zone for the City of Santa Clarita.
Rose Mamaghani
Senior Environmental Analyst
Ms. Mamaghani will prepare the EIR sections on noise. She has been selected for this project because the
assessment of infrastructure/engineering issues for new development projects is her strongest area of
expertise.
With a Masters Degree in City and Regional Planning from the Ohio State University, School of
Engineering, and 15 years of experience in planning and environmental consulting, Ms. Mamaghani has
the background and experience needed to prepare technically accurate documentation of development
projects that meet the requirements of CEQA. Prior to joining Impact Sciences, Ms. Mamaghani worked
for engineering firms in Austin, Texas .and Ventura, California,' where she prepared preliminary
hydrology, storm drainage, water, sewer, and traffic studies under the supervision of Senior Engineers.
Ms. Mamaghani brought this valued experience to Impact Sciences in 1989, where she continues to be an
active liaison between project engineers and the CEQA process. Because she understands engineering
concepts well, Ms. Mamaghani has the ability to translate complex engineering designs and practices into
terms that are understandable to non -engineer readers.
Shauna Strinham
Staff Planner
Ms. Stringham is an environmental planner with extensive knowledge of California planning. She has
prepared a wide variety of sections for environmental impact reports including aesthetics; agriculture; air
quality; cultural resources; geology and soils; hazards; land use and planning; noise; population and
housing; public services; recreation; traffic and circulation; utilities; and cumulative impact analysis. She
has previous experience with State agencies and their regulatory requirements.
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Daryl Koutnik, Ph.D.,
Biological Resources Task Leader
Dr. Koutnik has over. 25 years of experience in the Los Angeles county area. He has an exceptional
knowledge of the southern California flora and was an active participant to the drafting of the West
Mojave Plan for multi -species habitat conservation. Dr. Koutnik managed the preparation of an EIR for a
13,000 -acre Specific Plan area involving oak resource management. per County of Los Angeles
requirements and SEA stewardship for both the Santa Clara River and the Santa Susanna Mountains.
He also managed and coordinated the Significant Ecological Areas Technical Advisory Committee of Los
Angeles County in implementing designated Significant Ecological Areas (SERs).
Dave Deckman
Air Quality Task Leader .
Mr. Deckman has 24. years of experience in air quality analysis, including the preparation of air quality
technical analyses for environmental documents. He has prepared this analysis for numerous large scale
development projects in Southern California and the Central Valley. In addition, he is responsible for air
quality permit applications and dispersion modeling throughout the state. Mr. Deckman is certified as a
Qualified Environmental Professional by the Institute of Professional Environmental Practice.
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Impact Sciences will work with the following subconsultants:
Geosyntec
Geosyntec was established in 1983 as a multidisciplinary engineering firm with a mission of providing
high quality, cost-effective environmental consulting, engineering design; feasibility- study, and
construction quality assurance oversight services to public and private clients. With a staff of over 650
employees, the company maintains offices throughout the United States, Canada, and internationally..
The firm is ranked among the top 500 Engineering Firms in the country and remains employee -owned
and operated. Geosyntec's stormwater management practice includes staff in Oregon and California that
work closely together to support projects in the western U.S.
Geosyntec is known for its innovative work in both stormwater and surface water management,
permitting, and monitoring. Geosyntec personnel bring a depth and breadth of expertise that has helped
shape the state of the stormwater practice nationally over the past fifteen or more years. Geosyntec
personnel are continuously involved with projects that involve original research, development, and
application of stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs), particularly treatment systems and erosion
and sediment control. methods., Geosyntec has on-going relationships and conducts projects involving
joint research with civil engineering faculty at outstanding academic institutions such as Oregon State
University, University of California Los Angeles, San Diego State University, University of Florida,
Louisiana State University, and University of Colorado. These projects facilitate the transfer of
technologies from academia to commercial and public use (and vice -versa). Geosyntec employees
prepare and give state -of -the -practice training sessions and workshops on stormwater management,
NPDES regulatory impacts, erosion and sediment control technologies, and BMP performance and design
to a wide variety of audiences.
For example, Geosyntec has been selected to serve as the water quality consultant for the Clackamas
County Surface Water Program Master Plan. Geosyntec will be developing a description of the water
quality issues and opportunities, developing.a pollutant loadings model, reviewing and recommending
new -development stormwater requirements and monitoring approaches. In addition, we will assist with
CIPdevelopment, including BMP retrofits. We are currently helping the Oregon Department of
• Transportation (ODOT) with development of an overall strategy and plan for monitoring of BMPs to
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assist ODOT in meeting increasing regulatory requirements. The work includes inventory of the -types of
BMPs and situations (TMDLs, NPDES, ESA, etc.) that ODOT is facing, and developing a. monitoring
strategy, together with detailed monitoring protocols.
Geosyntec personnel are very proficient in the areas of NPDES Construction, Industrial, and Municipal
Program Management, having managed significant NPDES compliance programs for clients in both the
private and public sector. In the Northwest, staff assignments have included the City of Portland's
Stormwater Management Plan for their NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permit,' as well as design and
implementation of the City's Stormwater Monitoring Program. Similar staff services have been provided
to the City of Eugene, Oregon, and Spokane, Washington. We are currently, working with the City of
Gresham, Oregon for a renewal of their MS4 NPDES Permit. Among other elements, we will be working
to develop the 2nd Annual Report Submittal, Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and 303d BMP Plan
and Pollutant Reduction Estimates, and Stormwater Management Plan Update.
In California, our staff led the development of the NPDES Industrial Stormwater Permitting Programs for
28 Navy bases --a project that received an "Excellent" rating from the Navy and was nominated by the
United States Environmental Protection Agency for a nationwide excellence award for. stormwater
programs. Our staff has also developed municipal NPDES compliance programs for the Port of San
Diego, the County of Los Angeles, Santa Clara Valley Water District, Fresno Clovis Metropolitan Flood
Control District, Contra Costa Water District, and the City of.Sacramento. We are also working with
large land-owners/developers to develop state-of-the-art stormwater management programs and BMPs
that employ sustainable and low impact development technology in a west coast setting. These clients
include: DMB San Juan Investment North, LLC (Rancho Mission Viejo), Playa Capital Company (Playa
Vista Development), The Irvine Company (various projects), and Newhall Land & Farming Company
(Newhall Ranch). In addition, .we are also assisting with several TMDL programs of national
significance, including the Lake Tahoe Basin TMDL Program and the San Diego Creek Natural Treatment
Systems TMDL Program. In terms of innovative water quality planning efforts, we developed the
ground -breaking Los Angeles County -wide Structural BMP Prioritization Methodology.
Geosyntec is also a leader in the design and development of constructed wetlands (or natural treatment
systems), for treatment of urban runoff, and have additionally been a critical and on-going part of an
award-winning team developing the International Database on Urban Stormwater BMP Design and
Performance for ASCE and US EPA.
Finally, senior staff at Geosyntec are experts in erosion control and sediment impact analysis. We are
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mitigation measures after the devastating fires of 2003.-
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Allan E. Se ward, Engineering Geology, Inc.
Allan E. Seward founded Allan E. Seward Engineering Geology, Inc. (AESEGI) in 1978 in Southern
California. AESEGI is uniquely qualified to provide soils engineering, geologic engineering, engineering
analysis, quality control and quality assurance services, materials inspection and laboratory testing to
ensure that projects meet the requirements of the plans, specifications and applicable codes.. AESEGI has
an established reputation in the City of Santa Clarita, and are familiar with the technical,, regulatory, and
political climate involved in construction activities.
This firm conducted geological investigations for the EIR for the .12,000 -acre Newhall Ranch site 'in
Southern California. This included the excavation and logging of 47 trenches for our fault investigations,
seismic analyses, reconnaissance evaluation of landslides and geologic structure, field mapping,
delineation of geologic units, and preliminary evaluation of a grading concept of the site, which included
a review of 231 proposed cut -slopes. AESEGI also performed a geologic investigation for the Woodlands
Development, Tract 44374, which encompasses 183 acres in Santa Clarita, Newhall Estates, Tentative
Tract 48892, a residential development of 176 single-family lots on 53 acres with approximately two
million cubic yards of cut and fill, and provided engineering geologic services in obtaining Los Angeles
County approval of the Northbridge Tentative. Tract 43591 Map and Bulk and Rough Grading Plans for
the Northbridge Development in the Santa Clarita Valley. In addition, AESEGI also provided in -grading
engineering geologic services during the grading of this 21 million cubic yard grading job over a span of
approximately 5 years for Valencia Company.
Allan E. Seward Engineering Geology, Inc. (AES) will provide a geologic/geotechnical review describing
the existing conditions and potential impacts caused by the proposed revised project, the level of
significance for each of the impacts identified, mitigation measures to lessen or avoid impacts, and the .
level of significance after mitigation.
Hunsaker & Associates
Hunsaker & Associates is a broad-based civil engineering firm celebrating 28 years in business serving
Southern California with a distinguished reputation of professional integrity, . job responsibility,
innovativeness, and completeness of civil engineering services. Since its inception in 1976, Hunsaker &
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Associates has built a reputation on providing cost effective planning and engineering, services designed
to meet the specific requirements unique to each client and project.
We offer a complete package of civil engineering, design/construction staking and ,planning services,
including public works infrastructure systems design, research and feasibility studies, transportation and
arterial highway planning; general plan amendments and community planning, tentative mapping, and a
variety of recreational projects.. Hunsaker & Associates' projects range in size from small neighborhood
shopping centers to large commercial sites, from individual custom lots to large scale master planned
communities, from small community parks to championship golf courses and to expansion of major
theme parks.
Hunsaker & Associates strength lies in its experience and versatility. Hunsaker & Associates experienced
staff of registered. civil engineers prepare both public and private, sector projects from concept to
construction plans. Hunsaker & Associates project management personnel are skilled at resolving
technical delays and production functions that create work. plans that are not only timely `in their
completion but cost conscious in their design.
Hunsaker & Associates wide range of experience and excellent working relationships with both public
and private sector clients. This demonstrates their proven ability to get the job done -which is reflected in
a 96% rate of repeat client business.
Hunsaker & Associates staff of professional employees strives to provide responsive, precise and
innovative solutions to facilitate safe and economical development. Quality service, client relations,
teamwork and good communication and have proven to be the key elements to their growth and success.
With offices in Los Angeles, Irvine, Riverside, and San Diego, Hunsaker & Associates has the facilities
and experience to handle various types of projects within a broad area of Southern California and
beyond.
KOA Corporation
Founded in 1987,.KOA Corporation (KOA) is one of the leading traffic engineering and transportation
planning and design firms in Southern California. KOA provides consulting services to the _public and
private sectors, and has five offices to serve California clients.. With nearly 110 employees; their staff
includes California registered civil and traffic engineers. KOA has provided engineering services for
many of the largest public works and transit planning projects in California.
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KOA is a regional firm, based in and working primarily in Southern California. The project office for this
project will be assigned to Koa's Los Angeles County office, located at 1055 Corporate Center Drive, Suite
300, Monterey Park, California 91754.
KOA provides a widerange of transportation planning and engineering services, including:
• Transportation Planning/Analysis
• Highway & Infrastructure Design
• Construction Management .
• Traffic Signal/Lighting Design
• Storm Drainage & Design
• Intelligent Transportation Systems Design
• Signing and Striping Plans
• Transit/Rail Planning
• Circulation and Parking Studies
• Parking Design & Analysis
• Traffic & Parking Impact Studies
• Pedestrian & Bikeway Design
• Transportation Modeling
• Travel Demand Forecasting/Modeling
• Worksite Traffic Control,
W&S Consultants
W&S Consultants was formed as a general partnership in 1982 by David S. Whitley, Ph.D., and Joseph M.
Simon to provide cultural resource management (CRM) consulting services to land developers, energy
companies, environmental impact analysis firms, and local, state, and federal agencies. The professional
experience of the two principals in the firm includes a total of over 40 years of research, analysis, and
writing on the prehistoric and historical archaeology and cultural resources of California and the western
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United States: Dr. Whitley served as Chief Archaeologist for the UCLA Archaeological Information
Center from 1983 to 1987 and supervised the review of.the cultural resource sections of all environmental,
documents for Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura Counties. Further, as the State Prehistoric
Archaeologist appointed by`the Governor of California to the State Historical Resources Commission
(appointed in 1986), Dr. Whitley was responsible for the review of all nominations to the National .
Register of Historic Places, as well as for California Historical Landmarks designations, including both
archaeological and historical properties.
W&S Consultants are particularly well suited for this assignment, given their extensive experience in
conducting cultural resource assessments along the Santa Clara River for Ventura County Flood Control
Districtprojects, as well as numerous studies upstream, in Los Angeles County, for various development
projects.
W&S Consultants will provide a Phase I archaeological resource survey of the project site.
VisionScape Imagery
VisionScape Imagery is a Southern California based visualization firm whose primary goal is to
communicate client vision and enhance the project credibility. Their objective approach and experience
with Review Boards, City Councils, Planning Agencies, and Citizen Groups allows the client to move
forward in the planning process, successfully. They understand what it takes in selling a project as well
as the process of obtaining approval through accurate photographic realism. Services include, simulation
rendering, digital photo Compositing, visual assessment, 3D terrain modeling, and animation.
Specializing in Architectural and Engineering Communications, their commitment to "Telling the Story'
through the magic of cutting edge digital imagery, allows the project to be seen from a completely
realistic viewpoint. They are a full service rendering and animation facility experienced in advanced 3-
dimensional modeling, illustrations of high resolution and accurate photographic simulations.
VisionScape Imagery serves property developers, planners, architects, and engineers.
VisionScape Imagery will prepare the visual analysis for the proposed project.
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Impact Sciences will prepare the Vista Canyon Ranch EIR for a not -to -exceed cost of $687,574. This
proposal is in effect for a period of 60 days. As always it is a pleasure working with the City of Santa
Clarita. If you have any questions with regards to the above, please do not hesitate to contact Impact
Sciences.
Very truly yours,
IMPACT SCIENCES, INC.
Susan Tebo Dain Anderson
Associate Principal Project Manager
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Education
Master of Public Administration,
California State University, Long
Beach
Bachelor of Science, Environmental
Studies (emphasis Urban
Planning), San
lose State University
Professional Affiliations
American Planning Association
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Susan Tebo
Associate Principal
Ms. Tebo serves as Associate Principal with Impact Sciences. Her
primary responsibilities include: environmental document preparation,
agency consultation, project scheduling, budget supervision and
control, subconsultant coordination, client contacts, presentation and
testimony before public agencies and private groups. Ms. Tebo has
over 25 years of professional experience in environmental review,
resource management, and land use planning. She has managed and
prepared environmental documents in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Representative Project Experience,
• Serves a Project Director for the Robinson's -May EIR located in the
City of Beverly Hills. The project as proposed involves the
redevelopment of the property located at 9900 Wilshire Boulevard.
The existing Robinsons -May. department store building and
associated parking structure would be replaced with 252 luxury
condominium residences in four separate buildings, approximately
19,856 square feet of commercial space fronting Santa Monica
Boulevard, a two-level subterranean parking garage containing a
total of 949 parking spaces, and landscaped gardens and other open
space throughout the project site. The landscaped gardens would
cover the majority of the project site and include an approximately
one -half -acre entry garden with public access fronting Wilshire
.Boulevard. The project would incorporate environmentally sensitive
and sustainable design features such that the project would
potentially qualify for the LEED Gold certification from the U.S.
Green Building Council
• Serves as Project Director for the proposed Beverly Hilton Oasis
project ("proposed project' or "project') would redevelop and
reconfigure the Beverly Hilton property through the introduction of
104 new condominium -hotel units, 96 new condominium units, 96
new hotel rooms, new hotel retail and office facilities, a conference
center,' a restaurant, and outdoor landscaped areas. Project
implementation would remove 181 existing Palm/Oasis Court hotel
rooms and 36 existing Lanai Rooms. The three -winged Wilshire
Tower containing 352 guestrooms would remain.
• Serves as Project Director/Project Manager for The Residences at Saks
Fifth Avenue EIR project will be analyzed in two different scenarios:
development of Parcel B only and development of Parcels A and B
combined. Components of both projects would include the vacation
and realignment of. alleys on Parcel B, landscape and streetscape
improvements, open spaces, architectural and . security lighting,
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building signage, and necessary .upgrades to utility systems. As
proposed, Parcel of the project includes an approximately 99,500
square foot residential development containing 40 luxury residential
condominium units. Parcel A of the project includes an
approximately 87,600 square foot mixed-use project .containing 20
luxury condominium, units and approximately 12,000 square feet of
commercial/retail space.
• Serves a Project Manager for the 292.6 -acre Landmark Village tract
map site located in the first phase of the Riverwood Village within the
boundary of the approved Newhall Ranch Specific Plan. To facilitate
development of the Landmark Village tract map site, several off-site
project -related components would be developed on an additional,
750.9 acres of land that, for the most part, is within the approved.
Specific Plan boundary. For purposes of this EIR, the "tract map site"
refers to the proposed location of the Landmark Village development
site itself, and the "project site" generally includes the tract map site,
and the Adobe Canyon borrow site, .the Chiquito Canyon grading
site, the utility corridor, the water tank sites, the Long Canyon Road
Bridge, bank stabilization, drainage improvements and related haul
routes.. The entire project site comprises approximately 1,044 gross
acres.
• Serves as Project Manager for the Mission Village EIR to develop
1,252.27 acres of property located within the northeastern corner of
Newhall Ranch in western unincorporated Los Angeles County,
south of the Santa Clara River and State Route 126 (SR -126), and west
of Interstate 5 (I-5). The project requests approval of 5,331 residences
(291 single-family homes, and 5,040 multi -family units ), 1.299
million square feet of commercial/mixed-uses, an .8.97 -acre
elementary school, 46.98 acres of parks, public and private
recreational facilities, trails, and road improvements would be
permitted within the Mission Village site within the boundary of the
approved Newhall Ranch Specific Plan.
• Managed the Riverpark EIR prepared for. the City of Santa Clarita
assessing the potential impacts associated with the development of
695.4 acres of land for single- and multi -family uses and commercial
uses. The project consists of 1183 dwelling units (439 single-family
..and 744 multi -family units), a maximum of 40,000 square feet of
commercial uses, a trail system (Santa Clara River Trail, Newhall
Ranch Road and Santa Clarita Parkway Class I trails, and trail
connections from the interior planning areas), and a 29 -acre
active/passive park along the Santa Clara River. The project would
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public street rights-of-way, and roughly 442 acres of open space area,
which includes most of the Santa Clara River. Buildout of the project
necessitates the extension of Newhall Ranch Road, (full grading, 4-6
lanes) including the Newhall Ranch Road/Golden Valley Road Bridge
over the Santa Clara River, to the Golden Valley Road/Soledad
Canyon Road flyover.
• Managed the North Valencia No. 2 EIR project for the City of Santa
Clarita assessing the potential environmental impacts associated with
the annexation of 596.2 acres of land and the entitlement to develop
the undeveloped portion of the annexation area (391.2 acres). The
proposed project includes development of 1,900 dwelling units,
210,000 square feet of commercial uses, a 15.9 -acre community park
site, a 20 -acre school site, 4.1 acres of private neighborhood parks,
93.4 acres of natural open space and over 9 miles of trails and paseos.
This project is located adjacent to San Francisquito Creek and
portions of the project site are within Los Angeles Significant
Ecological Area 19.
• Managed the Valley Street/Calgrove Boulevard Amendment to the
Circulation Element of the General Plan ANDCuI=de-Sac Project
which consisted amending the Circulation Element of the General
Plan to remove the secondary highway designation from a portion of
Calgrove Boulevard and Valley Street between Creekside Drive and
Maple Street. The project will formalize the existing barricade
condition with the installation of two terminus -abutting cul-de-
sacs'—to
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sacs'—to be located approximately between the existing barricades.
The barricades would be removed and no vehicular access to the
Hidden Valley private gate would be permitted. The proposed project
Was extremely controversial and public emotions ran high at most, if
.not all, of the public hearings on the project.
• Managed the North Valencia Annexation EIR. The project applicant
requested the approval of the annexation of 872 acres of land into the
City of Santa Clarita and the entitlement to develop the undeveloped
portion of the annexation area. The applicant also requested approval
of a Specific Plan, Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM) 51931, a
General Plan Amendment, a Development Agreement, and an Oak
Tree Permit, which govern a series of development activities on the
roject site. Many technical studies were completed as part of the EIR
including: a traffic and access study, a master geotechnical/soils
analysis, a noise and air quality modeling analysis, a biological
analysis, and a master drainage analysis. Particular effort was
expended studying the issues of floodplain management, biological
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resource management and conservation, population and housing,
and vehicular traffic access.
• Managed preparation of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the
Woodland Community (Greystone Homes) in Los Angeles County.
The project requested development of the.15-acre site into 125 single-
family residential lots. Major issues associated with development of
the site, included traffic, drainage, and noise.
• Managed the preparation of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for
the Emerald Square project (Greystone Homes) located in the City of
Gardena. The project request included 159 single-family detached
homes along with five additional common areas and landscaping lots
(totaling 164 lots). Major issues associated with the request included
traffic, noise, and energy efficiency
• Managed a focused EIR on a proposed Middle School for the
Manhattan Beach Unified School District. The topics analyzed in
this focused EIR included transportation/circulation, noise, air quality
and recreation. Key issues included the impact of the loss of a lighted
baseball field and central play field areas used by local soccer and
baseball programs; additional traffic generated by the project
impacting the surrounding neighborhood and associated air quality
and noise impacts.
• Managed the Addendum EIR for the Warner Bros. Studios Main and
Ranch Lots Addendum EIR for a three story parking facility in the
City of Burbank. The key environmental issues included impacts
resulting from changes to visual perspectives, traffic, and noise. The
construction of the parking structure was particularly sensitive due to
its.location immediately adjacent to residential units'.
• Managed the Supplemental EIR for the San Marcos Landfill
Expansion (San Diego County). Key issues include geology,
hydrology, air quality, and noise. Intensive project coordination with
many agencies included County of San Diego Department of Public
Works, California State Regional Water Quality Control Board,
California State Integrated Waste Management Board, Air Pollution
Control District, and the County of San Diego Department of Health
Services.
• Managed Project 9250 (Los Angeles County) EIR. The Project EIR
analyzed the potential impacts of the implementation of a 10 -mile
storm drain .project. Major issues included geology, construction.
scheduling, flood, air quality, traffic,.and,noise.
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• Managed an Initial Study/Environmental Assessment for the I-10
Freeway/Pepper Avenue Interchange Improvement in San
Bernardino County. Major issues involved biota (several special
status species were identified on or adjacent to the project site), noise,
air quality, and traffic.
• Managed over 30 Phase I Site Assessments in California; Maryland,
Pennsylvania and Virginia.
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• Serves as staff to the City of Gardena preparing numerous Initial
Studies and staff reports for projects located within the City. Many of
the projects have been complex and controversial including a drug -
rehabilitation facility as well as a casino signage program. .
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Urban
Planning 1975
California Sate Polytechnic
University
Pomona, California
Associate of Science in
Architectural Technology 1972
Southwestern Community College
Chula Vista, California
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Dain Anderson
Associate Principal
Mr. Anderson is a land use planner with more than 30 years of
professional experience serving a wide and diverse range of public
agencies and private sector clients. His career has centered on.fulfilling
client and agency needs in focused and efficient approaches. His range
of. expertise includes land use and policy planning, entitlement
management of development projects, environmental analysis and
report preparation, and the design and preparation of topical projects.
Mr.. Anderson focused 12 years of his career on the planning and
development of the City of Irvine, a 70 -square mile new city in Orange
County, California. During his tenure he was involved with the
development and maintenance of the City's general plan and zoning
ordinance. He designed and managed large scale planning studies,
including fiscal impact analyses and a citywide master environmental
assessment. While serving the City of Irvine, he also oversaw the
entitlement of numerous residential and commercial projects, guided
the preparation of environmental . analyses, and facilitated the
development of affordable housing.
Mr. Anderson has also served other public agencies in southern,
central, and northern California.with such diverse issues as agriculture,
open space preservation, small-town preservation; and tourism. As a
consultant, he has provided efficient and successful entitlement
acquisition and site-specific evaluation of development opportunities
and constraints, as well as guided the preparation of numerous
environmental documents.
Representative Experience — Environmental Review
• Project Manager for preparation of the Sunrise Assisted Living
Facility EIR in the City of Lafayette. The proposed project required
a General Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Use Permit for the 115 -
resident facility on a 62 -acre undeveloped parcel in western
Lafayette. Among the critical issues addressed in the EIR were
aesthetic compatibility with the rural setting, geologic stability of
the hillside site, and traffic generation and safety along the site's
only access road.
• Co -Project Manager for preparation of the Back Nine at Brentwood
Country Club ETR in the City of Brentwood, California. Key issues
included traffic generation, hillside grading and development,
noise impacts from a nearby natural gas compressor station, and
the introduction of light and glare.
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• Project Manager for preparation of an Initial Study and Mitigated
Negative Declaration for a 12 -unit infill residential development
adjacent to southbound Highway 101 in Menlo Park, California.
Issues of concern included the site's classification as a former
hazardous waste site, preservation of heritage oak trees, adequacy
of off-street parking, and long-term noise impacts from the adjacent
Highway 101.
• Project Manager for preparation of an Initial Study and.Mitigated
Negative Declaration for development of the 212 room Villagio Inn
and Spa in Yountville, I California. Key issues included traffic
generation .and movement patterns, on-site storm water retention
and overall water quality, aesthetic compatibility with surrounding
development, and the introduction of new sources of light and
glare.
• Project Manager for preparation of the Napa Valley Museum Initial
Study and Mitigated. Negative Declaration. Key issues included
grading and landform modification, traffic generation, and storm
water drainage.
• Co -Project Manager for the Culinary Institute of America's West
Coast Campus EIR at the Greystone Cellars in St. Helena,
California. Key environmental issues affecting the historic un -
reinforced masonry structure included retention of the structure's
historic quality with concurrent seismic retrofitting, traffic
generation from the culinary school's operation, and compatibility
with surrounding land uses.
• Project Manager for preparation of an Initial Study and Mitigated
Negative Declaration for the Napa County/Town of Yountville Fire
Station in Yountville, California. Key issues associated with the
project's environmental review included site design, on-site
drainage and water quality, aesthetic . compatibility with the
surrounding environment, the introduction of new sources of
:nighttime lighting, and traffic safety.and movement patterns.
• Project Manager for the Highway 1/Terrace Avenue Signalization
and Roadway Improvements project EIR in the City of Half Moon
.Bay. The controversial project involved signalization of the
Highway 1/Terrace Avenue intersection, .along `with associated
roadway improvements, including a widening of Highway 1.from
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traffic safety and trip generation; water quality, and the potential
for induced growth.
• Project Manager for preparation. of an EIR for expansion and
permitting of the Yreka Landfill, located in Siskiyou County.
Critical issues included potential ground water contamination,
disposition of . hazardous materials, and conformance with the
County General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
• Project Manager for preparation of the Montara Water and Sanitary
District's Phase I Public Works Plan EIR. The District's Plan
outlines a series of system -wide improvements to allow the District
to achieve system parity with current -day standards for water
systems. Among the improvements considered were added water
supplies from deep wells, additional aboveground storage, and
supplemental treatment of produced ground water. Critical issues
evaluated in the EIR included the effects . of ground -water
extraction on the area's wetland communities, the visual influence
of new aboveground water storage systems on the coastal visual
environment, and the storage and use of hazardous materials at
remote locations.
• Project Analyst for elements of the Program Environmental Impact
Report, which is being prepared for the Santa Clara .Valley Water
District's Pipeline Maintenance Program. Areas of focus included
transportation and traffic and public services impacts. Defined best
management practices to be included in the Program.
• Project Manager for review and evaluation of the environmental
effects associated with Wild Goose Storage, Inc.'s expanded natural
gas, storage field and construction of a 25.5 -mile high pressure gas
pipeline. Project elements included safety associated with increased
storage reservoir pressures, cap rock integrity, construction of new
injection/withdrawal wells, and effects to protected species along
the length of the gas pipeline.
• Project • Manager for evaluation of the Southern California .Gas
Company's proposed decommissioning and sale of the Montebello
Gas Storage Facility. Duties included guiding review of the
Proponent's Environmental Assessment, preparation of an. Initial
Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration, and preparation of a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Key project issues
included .redevelopment potential after decommissioning, geologic
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compression following depletion of stored gas, and direct effects on
special status biological species.
• Project Manager for review of the environmental effects associated
with the sale and reuse of more than 120 miles of Fuel Oil Pipeline
and associated facilities formerly utilized to deliver fuel oil to
Southern California Edison's electrical generating plants. Tasks
included development of potential connected actions associated
with sale and reuse including natural gas, telecommunications, and
refined petroleum products. Directed review and critique of .the
Proponent's Environmental Assessment in accordance with
requirements of the California Public Utilities Commission.
• Project Manager for preparation of the Proponent's Environmental .
Assessment for Southern California Edison's proposed Valley-
Ivyglen Subtransmission Line project. Among the critical
environmental issues associated with the proposed project were
changes to the visual landscape, hydrology and water quality from
changed topography, construction period air quality, noise, and
traffic.
• Project ' Manager and Project Designer for development of the
Master Environmental Assessment for the 70 -square mile City of
Irvine. The project served as a citywide environmental assessment.
and mitigation system to facilitate the efficient identification of
potential environmental impacts and appropriate mitigation of
significant impacts.
Representative Experience — Planning.
• Project Manager for entitlement of the Yountville Golf Course.
Responsibilities included coordination of agency review of the
development. plan, critical analysis of the project design for
conformance with adopted land use policies and regulatory
provisions, and the overall permit processing.
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Environmental Resources Management Element that combined the
traditional general plan elements of land .use, circulation, open
space, safety, and seismic safety into a single, comprehensive policy
document to guide the measured growth -of communities within
the context of preserving more than 1,000 -square miles of -valuable
agricultural lands.
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• Principal Designer for a computer-based . model designed to
evaluate short- and long-term fiscal effects of project specific
development on existing and future City of Irvine revenues and
expenditures.
• Principal Author of an update to the Town of Los Altos Hills'
Housing Element. The effort included evaluation of efforts to
implement adopted housing policies, identification of opportunities,.
and. constraints to the development of housing for all economic.
segments of the community, development of objectives for housing
production, and design of programs targeted to achieve
community goals. The Housing Element. Update approached the
issue of affordable housing within the hillside community in a
unique manner that resulted in the element's certification by the
California Department of Housing and Community Development.
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Bachelor of Arts, Political Science,
University California, Los Angeles
Master of Public Administration,
San Francisco State University
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Margaret Netto
Senior Project Manager
Ms. Netto has 18 years of professional experience as a land use planner
within the public and private sectors. She has extensive experience in
land use and policy planning, entitlement management of development
projects; environmental analysis and report preparation. Ms. Netto has
provided contract planning services for the City of San Carlos where
she provided consultation services on special projects such as the
Railroad Land Use Advisory Committee, Retail Task Force Committee,
annexation applications, lot line . adjustments and legislative
amendments for the City of San Carlos. As a planner for the City of San
Carlos. Ms. Netto prepared staff reports and presented
recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council for.
subdivision, annexations, multi -family and commercial applications. . .
Ms. Netto has also provided contract planning services for other Bay
Area communities.
Representative Project Experience
• Managed the preparation of public utilities section for the
Pelandale/McHenry Specific Plan EIR. This highly controversial,
project would develop residential, commercial, and open space land
use designations on a partially developed 82 -acre site in the City of
Modesto. Major CEQA issues associated with the project include
circulation (site access), noise associated with the construction of a
future expressway adjacent to the site, impacts to the existing visual
character of the neighborhood, drainage, and feasibility of utility
infrastructure.
• Managed the preparation of certification of the final EIR, findings and
mitigation monitoring plan for the Neptune Marina Project EIR. The
project proposed, the replacement of existing apartments and boat
anchorages with higher density residential and recreational uses in
'Marina Del Rey. The EIR involved a. complex structure designed to
allow the project applicant to submit independent or combined
development applications for distinct phases of the project.
• As a contract planner for the City of San Carlos, managed
controversial annexation project. The project proposed prezoning to
single family residential and annexation to the City of San Carlos.
Subsequent to approval of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration new information regarding presence of a California
species became available. With the new information available and the
sensitivity of the biological sources of the site, the City prepared an
EIR.
• Asa contract planner for the City of San Carlos managed a large
mixed use project on El Camino Real. The proposed project involved
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removing existing buildings and constructing a 94,432 square foot
mixed use project. The project includes 104 residential units, 8,500
square feet of retail/office space within a four story building at grade
with one level of underground parking. Ms. Netto prepared the
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration and coordinated
aesthesis, traffic. and water quality sections with environmental
consultants.
• Managed . preparation of a master plan and civil engineering site
improvements for Bay Meadows Development. in. San Mateo. At
project build -out, this 175 acre site will combine offices, residential
single family units, apartment, commercial and hotels in a village
style community at Bay Meadows. As part of the approval process for
the project, Ms. Netto was responsible for compliance with mitigation
measures adopted as part of the Final Environmental Impact Report
as specified in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
• Project Manager for the City of Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone EIR.
The City of Santa Clarita" has applied .to the .State of California
Business, Transportation, and Housing Agency, and. Department of
Housing and Community Development . for an Enterprise Zone,
including community development of approximately 13.5 square
miles of primarily commercial and industrial areas. This zone would
not change the existing underlying land use designation of "the
parcels to be included in the zone. The Enterprise Zone will promote
economic revitalization in the City. Based on the Initial Study
review, this EIR focused on a single issue -Land Use and Planning.
® Managed sections of an EIR for the Neptune Marina Apartments and
Anchorage/Woodfin Suite Hotel and Timeshare Resort. The proposed
project is located in the western portion of the Marina del Rey small -
craft harbor., Specifically, the project site totals 13.03 landside acres
and 4.58 waterside or submerged acres. The project involves
development of 526 residential dwelling units, a 19 -story building
with 288 hotel and timeshare suites, 174 private boat spaces, 11 public
boat spaces, a public pfomenade, and a restored public park
consisting of restored wetland and an upland area. The project
would require amendments to the Local Coastal Program (Marina del
.Rey Land .Use -Plan and Marina del Rey Specific, Plan); Coastal.
-Development Permits; Conditional 'Use Permits; . Variances; a
Tentative Map approval; and a Parking Permit. Key issues studied in
-the EIR'Land Use and Planning, Solid Waste, Air Quality; Traffic, and
Population.and Housing environments.
'• Managed an addendum to the certified Master Plan EIR for the City
College of San Francisco. The addendum focused primarily on the
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Main (Ocean Avenue) campus. The addendum included changes to
the building locations within the Balboa Reservoir area. Key issues
studied in the Master Plan EIR Traffic, Parking, Geotechnical
Hazards, Public Health and Air Quality.
• Prepared sections .for the King City Silva Specific Plan EIR. The
project is development of 600 -acres directly north of the King City
Airport in Monterey County. The project proposes the development
of a new Planned Community comprised of single-family detached
residential units, multi -family residential dwelling units, commercial
uses, parks and. open space uses, agricultural buffer, and other
facilities and amenities. Associated actions required for implementing
the project, including annexation of the Specific Plan Area. into the
King City's Sphere of Influence, amending the General Plan land use
designations to reflect the Specific Plan, rezoning the site from
Agriculture to Planned Development and a Development Agreement.
Key issues studied Agriculture Resources, Air Quality, Biological
Resources (potential impacts to special status species), Hazards
(proximity to the King City -Airport), Traffic (inadequate emergency
access), Public Services (the need for an increase in police, fire, school,
libraries). Responsibilities included preparation of -the
Hydrology/Water Section, Public Utilities Section and the Land Use
and Planning Section of the EIR.
• Managed Land Use Section for Downtown Addition Specific Plan
EIR. The project proposes to convert a largely agricultural area of
land into a mixed-use urban neighborhood. The 107.5 -acre Project
site is located within the city limits of King City in Monterey County.
Proposed land uses include single and multi -family residential units,
live -work and work -live units, commercial office and retail space, and
public open space and recreation areas. Associated actions required
for implementing .the project include General Plan Amendment,
rezoning the site from Agricultural, Primary Floodplain, Light
Industrial, and General Commercial to Planned Development, and
adoption of the Specific Plan by the City Council. Key issues
included. Agriculture Resources (conversion ' of prime farmland),
Traffic, Public Services (the need for an increase in police, fire, school,
libraries), and Utilities and Service Systems (the need for increased
water supply infrastructure 'and waste water services).
Responsibilities included preparation of the Land Use and Planning
Section.
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Sciences, Ohio State University
Masters in City and Regional Planning,
College of Engineering, Ohio State
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Association of Environmental
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Rosemarie Mamaghani
Senior Air/Noise Quality Analyst
Ms. Mamaghani is. a senior project manager with 24 years of
experience in preparing Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs),
Negative Declarations, Initial Studies, Categorical Exemptions,
and required CEQA noticing for political jurisdictions
throughout California. She prepares air quality impact analyses
using URBEMIS2002 and noise impact analyses using the
FHWA-approved Caltrans model SOUND32/2000 and the
FHWA's Traffic Noise Model. (TNM), in addition to assessing
impacts associated with many .environmental topics. Ms.
Mamaghani has prepared a number of noise studies adjacent to
busy Southern California freeways, including the heavily
traveled Interstate 5 (1-5).
Representative Project Experience
• Riverpark EIR for the Valencia Company, City of Santa
Clarita, Los Angeles County. Ms. Mamaghani prepared a
number of technical studies for the project, which is comprised
of 744 multi -family and 439 single-family residences, and
40,000 square feet of commercial retail uses. Much of the
project site is along a busy major arterial, and two arterials are
proposed through the site, making traffic noise impacts on the
future residences a key issue. Ms. Mamaghani conducted the
complex noise impact analysis with both SOUND32/2000 and
the FHWA's TNM, and she specified mitigation to reduce the
traffic noise impacts to the extent feasible.
• Pelandale/McHenry Specific Plan Noise Impact Analysis,
Stanislaus County for the City of Modesto. Using the FHWA's
TNM, project future noise contours on an 85 -acre site located
at the southwest corner of a major arterial and a future
elevated expressway. Existing noise measurements were taken
at. six on-site locations for model calibration.
• Newhall Ranch EIR/EIS Noise Contour Study, Los Angeles
County for the Newhall Land & Farming Company. Future
roadway noise contours for SR -126 and 10 future on-site major
arterials within Newhall Ranch were calculated for six
development scenarios for the Newhall Ranch EIR/EIS. Noise
levels were predicted for traffic conditions at Santa Clarita
Valley buildout using the FHWA's TNM.
• Westview Estates for Centura Investments, Inc., City of
Lancaster, Los .Angeles County. Ms. Mamaghani prepared
both the Specific Plan and the EIR . for this 120 -acre
development project of 425 single-family residences. The
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project site lies outside the urban core of the City of Lancaster
` and required extension of sewer and water infrastructure to
the site. The development proposal was assessed for its
environmental impacts on agricultural, geotechnical,
biological, cultural resources, air quality, noise, the local
transportation system, and public, services and facilities. The
project was eventually assessed as a residential_ planned
development rather than as a specific plan.
• Landmark .Village and Mission Village components of
Newhall Ranch for NLF, Los Angeles County. Ms. Mamaghani
.prepared the air quality and noise impact analyses for both of
these components of Newhall Ranch. Detailed construction air
emissions were calculated using a model designed by Ms.
Mamaghani based on URBEMIS2002, South Coast Air Quality
Management District guidelines and recommendations, and
EMFAC2002 data for specific pieces of construction
equipment. The noise impact analyses and mitigation
specifications were based on the FHWA's TNM.
• Westridge at Valencia EIR for Valencia Company, Los Angeles
County. Ms. Mamaghani prepared sections of the EIR for the
798 -acre development in an unincorporated area of the Santa
Clarita Valley. The project included 1,714 dwelling units, an •
18 -hole golf course, 41,000 square feet. of commercial retail
uses, an elementary school site, and 226 acres of open space.
The focus of the EIR was air quality, biota, visual qualities,
traffic, water resources, solid waste, education, and public
services sections of the EIR.
• Westcreek Development Project for the Valencia Company,
Los Angeles County. Ms. Mamaghani prepared the air quality
and noise sections for this 572 -acre development project for
2,400 dwelling units and an 18 -hole golf course.
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University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts, Education
Nature and Culture,
University of California, Davis
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Shauna Stringham.
Environmental Planner
Ms. Stringham is an environmental planner with extensive knowledge
of.Califomia planning. She has prepared a wide variety of sections for
environmental impact reports including aesthetics; agriculture; air
quality; cultural resources; geology and soils; hazards; land use. and
planning; noise; population and housing; public services; recreation;
traffic and circulation; utilities; and cumulative. impact analysis. She
has previous experience with State agencies and their regulatory
requirements.
Representative Professional Experience
• Environmental Planner for the Center for Compassion EIR. This
highly controversial project would develop an.animal care facility in
the City of Burlingame's light industrial neighborhood. Major
issues associated with the project include odor, noise, land use
compatibility, and consistency with the City's design guidelines. Ms.
Stringham is responsible for.the aesthetics, land use and planning,
noise, and odors analyses.
• Environmental Planner for the Downtown Addition Specific Plan
EIR for King City. The Specific Plan would implement New
Urbanist and Smart Growth principles for the community. Primary
concerns for this project are integration with existing community
character. Ms. Stringham is assisting with preparation of technical
sections of the document.
• Environmental Planner for the Five Bridges Specific Plan EIR. The
project is a proposed master planned community and grade
separation in the City of Banning. The master planned community
includes the development of up to 2,140 residential units, mixed-use,
commercial, a fire station and parks on 548.4 acres of undeveloped
land. The EIR focuses on urbanization of agricultural land, visual
quality, air quality, hazards, traffic, noise, hydrology and water
quality, public utilities, as well as . off-site construction analysis
associated with utility infrastructure. Ms. Stringham is assisting in
all technical EIR sections and grade separation analysis.
• Environmental Planner for the 75 Willow Road EIR and 321
Middlefield Road EIR for the City of Menlo Park. The 75 Willow
Project would convert a former commercial site to residential uses.
The Initial Study identified potentially significant impacts to
aesthetics, hydrology, and transportation. The 321 Middlefield
project would renovate an existing office use for future medical
offices. The Initial Study identified potentially significant impacts to
aesthetics, hydrology and transportation. Ms. Stringham is assisting
with preparation of technical sections of both documents.
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• Environmental Planner for the Pelandale/McHenry Specific Plan
EIR. This highly controversial project would development
residential, commercial, and open space land use designations on a
partially developed 82 -acre site in City of Modesto. Major CEQA
issues associated. with the project include circulation (site access),
noise associated with the, construction of a future expressway
adjacent. to the site, impacts -to the existing visual character of the
neighborhood, drainage, and feasibility of utility infrastructure.
Technical studies prepared for the EIR include a traffic impact_
analysis, visual simulations, and SOUND32/2000 noise modeling.
Ms. Stringham is assisting in visual and public utilities analyses.
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Sara Morton
Staff Planner
Ms. Morton is a staff planner with experience .in environmental
research, planning and analysis. She has assisted in the preparation of
environmental documents pursuant to CEQA including Initial Studies,
and Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs). She has prepared a variety
of sections for EIR's including agriculture, air quality, cultural
resources, public services, and recreation impact analyses. She has
previous experience with federal environmental regulations and
compliance.
Representative Professional Experience
• Staff Planner for the Hercules Multimodal Transit System. This
proposed project would develop ferry terminal, train and bus station
in the City of Hercules' historic waterfront. Major issues associated
with the project include transportation, biological resources,
aesthetics, and cultural resources. Ms. Morton is responsible for
preparation of the project description and technical sections,
including air quality,_ cultural resources, public services, recreation,
and aesthetics.
• Staff Planner for the Civic Tower Air Quality Study. The project
would include construction of a restaurant and office tower,
including a public library and commercial retail space, in. the City of
Pittsburg. Ms. Morton is responsible for preparing the study,
utilizing URBEMIS 8.7 to calculate project emissions.
• Staff Planner for the Young Nak Retreat Center EIR. The project
would improve and expand an existing camp and retreat center,
including construction and operation of a parking area, an office
building, a dormitory, a cafeteria, a swimming pool, an outdoor
amphitheater, a chapel retreat center, and meeting rooms in Los
Angeles County, CA. Ms. Morton assisted in the preparation of the
EIR, including preparation of the sewer services section.
• Staff Planner for the Silva Project EIR. The project includes a
maximum of 2,400 residential units of various types, commercial
space, two potential school sites, parks, and open space in King City,
CA. Prior to development, the project site would be annexed to the
City of King. Important CEQA issues in this EIR will include
agricultural conversion, the required expansion of infrastructure and
public services, traffic and related air quality impacts, and
population and housing growth. Ms. Morton is responsible for the
preparation of the cultural resources, public services and recreation
sections.
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• Staff Planner for Downtown Addition EIR in King City, CA. This
project is a mixed-use urban neighborhood with a live -work focus
immediately adjacent to the existing downtown. Key issues in the
EIR will include agricultural conversion, population and housing
growth, traffic and related air quality issues, noise impacts from an
adjacent railway, and infrastructure expansion. Ms. Morton is
preparing the cultural resources, public services and recreation
sections.
• Staff. Planner for Grosvenor. Court Project EIR in County of Los
Angeles. ' The project would.develop a 218 -unit apartment complex
of two buildings with associated parking and landscaping, and
pedestrian and , automobile .access and circulation routes. Issues of
concern for the project include transportation, air quality, and noise
from the increased traffic, as well as geology due to the seismic
activity. Ms. Morton assisted in preparation of technical sections.
• Staff Planner for the Pelandale/McHenry Specific Plan EIR. This
highly controversial project would development residential,
commercial, and open space land use designations on a partially
developed 82 -acre site in City of Modesto. Key CEQA issues such as
noise levels and water quality. stemmed from the many right-of-ways
on site including an irrigation canal, and a future overpass. Other
key issues included hazards from pesticide levels in the soil and loss
of habitat for special -status bird species. Ms. Morton conducted a
peer review of the applicant's Land Evaluation and Site Assessment
(LESA) Model, and prepared a LESA for the project site.
• Staff Planner for Riverwalk Project EIR in the City of Rio Vista, CA.
The proposed project involves creation of a master -planned
community, including a combination of single- and multi -family
residential, commercial, and open space development. Ms. Morton
assisted in preparing the EIR, including preparation of technical
sections.
• Staff Planner for the Flying J EIR. Ms. Morton assisted with the
preparation of the Final EIR for the installation of a Flying J gas
station and travel plaza in Dixon, CA. The proposed project includes
a 17,638 -square -foot travel plaza with a 24-hour convenient store,
restaurant, fast .food .court, driver lounges, laundry and shower
facilities, as well as fueling services for diesel .and automobile
vehicles. The main issues in this EIR included air quality impacts
from idling vehicles, traffic impacts, agricultural conversion, and
hazards associated with underground storage tanks.
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• Staff Planner for the 75 Willow Road EIR and 321 Middlefield Road
EIR. for the City of Menlo Park. The 75 Willow Project Would
convert a former commercial site to residential uses. The 321
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offices. Ms. Morton assisted with preparation of the Final EIR for
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Project Planner
Education
Ms. Schaefer is a project planner with . diverse experience in
B.A., Environmental Studies,
environmental impact analysis and urban planning in both the public
University
and private sector. She has prepared environmental documents,
of California at Santa Barbara
including. Initial Studies, Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs),
Supplemental EIRs, -Addendums, and Mitigation Monitoring Reports.
Professional Affiliations
She has prepared a wide variety of technical sections, including
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aesthetics, air quality; cultural resources, geology and soils, hazards
Los Angeles Section
and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use and
planning, noise; population and housing, public services,
transportation/traffic, and utilities. Additionally, Ms. Schaefer has
specific technical expertise in the assessment of air quality and noise
impacts and is a member of the Impact Sciences Air Quality Group.
Representative Professional Experience
The Shores EIR —. Contributed to the environmental analysis for a
proposed 544 -unit, multi -family, residential complex in Marina del
Rey. Impact analyses prepared by Ms. Schaefer included the noise
and solid waste sections of the EIR. Ms. Schaefer also conducted
noise monitoring required to complete the noise impact analysis and
managed the development of all graphics included in the EIR.
• Neptune Marina Apartments and Anchorage EIR — Contributed to
the environmental analysis for a proposed development consisting of
526 residential dwelling units, 161 boat slips, and 1,167 parking
spaces in Marina del Rey. Impact analyses prepared by Ms. Schaefer
included the noise, hydrology and drainage, water service, solid
waste, and sewer service sections of the EIR.
• California State University, Northridge Master Plan EIR —
Performed environmental analysis and assisted in preparation of
CEQA documentation for an EIR for the thirty-year California State
University, Northridge Master Plan. A key Master Plan objective was
to comply with a California State University mandate to plan for the
anticipated growth of 10,000 additional enrolled students. Issues of
greatest importance were traffic and parking.
• Herald Examiner EIR — Performed environmental analysis and
assisted in preparation of CEQA documentation for an EIR for the
proposed redevelopment of the Herald Examiner building and two
neighboring structures in the • Central Business District of Los
Angeles. As the Herald Examiner building is a Historic -Cultural
Monument of the City. of Los Angeles and listed on the California
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structures, aesthetics was an important issue.
• Lake Nuevo Village Supplemental EIR — Performed environmental
analysis and assisted in preparation of CEQA documentation for the
Supplemental EIR. The Supplemental EIR involved the request to
reconfigure the design plan approved in the Final EIR for a
residential development in unincorporated Riverside, County. An
issue of importance was the conversion of agricultural land.
• Lompoc Hospital Relocation EIR — Performed environmental
analysis and assisted in preparation of CEQA documentation for an
EIR for the proposed relocation ' of the 60 -bed hospital serving the
residents of the Lompoc Valley. Major topical issues that were
addressed in the EIR include potential drainage and. water quality
impacts, emissions associated with construction activities, noise .
impacts associated with the use of ambulances in the surrounding
neighborhoods and land use and planning conflicts.
• Tierra Subida Avenue/Avenue S Commercial Center EIR —
Performed environmental analysis and assisted in preparation of
CEQA documentation for an EIR for an 186,000 square -foot
commercial center within an area predominated by single-family
homes. Notable concerns were aesthetics, noise, and traffic with
respect to land use compatibility.
• Landmark Village EIR — Performed environmental analysis and
assisted in preparation of CEQA documentation for an EIR for the
first subdivision map filed within the Newhall Ranch Specific Plan.
The proposed project consists of 1,444 residential units, along with 1
million square feet of, commercial and mixed-use space, a 9 -acre
elementary school, a 16 -acre community park, private trails, and road
improvements.
• Mission Village. EIR — Performed environmental analysis -and
assisted in preparation of CEQA documentation for a project -level
EIR for a 1,252- acre Specific.Plan component of the Newhall Ranch
Specific Plan. The proposed project consists of 5,331 residences, 1,299
million square feet of commercial/mixed-uses, an 8.97 -acre
elementary school, and 47 acres of parks, public and private
recreational facilities and trails.
• University Gateway EIR Performed environmental analysis and
assisted in preparation of CEQA documentation for an EIR for the
Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency with respect to a •
proposed- student housing and retail/commercial project adjacent to.
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resources, and consistency with applicable land -use plans are key
issues being assessed in this EIR.
• Sun City Shadow Hills Project Master Plan Final EIR Addendum —
Performed environmental analysis and assisted in preparation of
CEQA documentation for the Addendum to the Final EIR. The
proposed project involved the addition of 305 acres and .971 single-
family residential units to the 771 -acre, 3,102 residential unit project
site. Critical issues were the conversion of agricultural land and noise
and air quality impacts during construction.
• Metropolitan Water District Foothill Feeder Repair and Future
Inspections Project EIR — Performed air quality analysis and assisted
in preparation of CEQA documentation for an EIR addressing a
necessary, repair and the routine shutdown and inspection of a 17.8 -
mile water pipeline from Castaic Lake to the San Fernando Valley.
Among other issues, Ms. Schaefer analyzed impacts associated with
the use of. heavy-duty, diesel -burning construction equipment for
long durations within the South Coast Air Basin.
• Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) South Region High
School #4 EIR — Performed environmental analysis and assisted in
preparation of CEQA documentation for an EIR for a proposed high
school straddling the boundary of the Cities of Carson and Long
Beach. In preparing the hazards and hazardous materials section for
this EIR, Ms. Schaefer addressed impacts associated with the
proximal location of the project site to two railroad track easements, a
power line easement, major arterial roadway, high-pressure water
line, crude oil pipeline, jet fuel pipeline and adjacent industrial land
uses.
• LAUSD Central Region Elementary School #18 EIR — Performed
environmental analysis and assisted in preparation of CEQA
documentation for an EIR for a proposed elementary school in
Central Los Angeles. Pedestrian safety was a crucial issue as the
project site was located in a dense urban area near two railroad
easements.
• LAUSD Valley High School #4 EIR — Contributed to environmental
analysis for a proposed high school located in the San Fernando
Valley. Issues of particular concern were traffic and substantial light
from field lights during nighttime sports activities.
• ' IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. • Young Nak Retreat Center EIR — Performed environmental analysis
and assisted in preparation of CEQA documentation for an EIR for a
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proposed church retreat center in Lake Hughes. Noise was an
important issue as a small amphitheatre to host live music
performances was a project component.
• Herald Examiner Initial Study - Performed an initial environmental
analysis for the request to redevelop the Herald Examiner building
and two neighboring structures in the Central Business District of Los
Angeles. Cultural resources were an important issue as the Herald
Examiner building is a Historic -Cultural Monument of the City of
Los Angeles and listed on the California Register of Historic Places.
• Coastal Meadows Mitigated Negative Declaration — Performed initial
environmental analysis and assisted in preparation of CEQA
documentation for a proposed 42 -unit townhome development.
• Azusa Pacific University Mitigation Monitoring Program — Prepared
the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Specific Plan.
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Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics and
Biology, California State University,
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Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy,
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Daryl Koutnik
Managing Principal, Biology Group
Dr. Koutnik has over 25 years of experience in biology and
project management.' He has directed, managed, or conducted a
broad range of plant and wildlife studies, biological resource
inventories, sensitive species surveys, environmental impact
assessments, biological constraints analyses,, habitat restoration
plans, and mitigation monitoring plans for a variety of private
and public sector clients throughout southern California.
Dr. Koutnik has a. thorough understanding of the California
Environmental Quality Act, having worked and managed the
environmental review section of the Los Angeles County
Department of Regional Planning for more than fourteen years.
He has managed more than 30 environmental impact reports
within Los Angeles County, ranging from residential, industrial
and educational developments.
Dr. Koutnik has broad knowledge of both State and Federal
Endangered Species Acts, and state and federal regulations
involving biological resources. His -biological expertise includes
knowledge of a wide range of biological and ecological
relationships, with particular emphasis on habitat impact
analysis, special -status plant species, and wildlife movement
corridors. sHe has an exceptional knowledge of the southern
California flora and was an active participant to the drafting of
the West Mojave Plan for multi -species habitat conservation.
Dr. Koutnik is a contributor to the Jepson Manual of California
of Flowering Plants as well as the Desert Manual. He is
recognized internationally as an expert on prostrate spurges and
other members of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). He is co-
author on the book Tylecodon and Cotyledon published in 2004.
Representative Professional Experience
• Managed the preparation and certification of the .EIR for a
13,000 -acre Specific Plan area located near Magic Mountain
Entertainment Center in Valencia, California: Environmental
factors .analyzed included: oak resource management . per
County of Los Angeles requirements, SEA stewardship for
both the Santa Clara River and the Santa Susanna Mountains,
and detailed water resource analysis in completing re-
certification of the EIR. Coordinated all subsequent
environmental reports through 2006, including individual
residential and wastewater treatment development located
within the Specific Plan area.
® Managed and coordinated the Significant Ecological Areas
Technical Advisory Committee of ' Los Angeles County in
implementing that jurisdiction's General Plan designated .
Significant Ecological Areas (SEAS).
• Initiated and. managed the Los Angeles County Environmental
Review, Board (ERB) for development proposed with the
Coastal Zone of the Santa Monica Mountains.
• Managed for the County of Los Angeles the preparation and
certification of the EIR for the Cemex Surface Mining project
in Soledad Canyon.
• Managed the preparation and certification of the Athens
Waste Disposal materials recovery facility. near the City of
Industry.
• Managed the preparation. and certification of the EIR for the
replacement conditional use permit of the Sunshine Canyon.
Landfill near the City of Los Angeles.
• Managed the preparation of the 3,600 -unit Northlake
residential project in the community of Castaic.
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Director, Regulatory and Restoration Ecology
Education
Mr. Lodwick has 35 years of professional experience in the fields of
-Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Central
natural resource assessment and management, environmental and
Methodist College, Fayette,
wetland regulations, natural resource impact. assessment, mitigation
Missouri
plan development, and monitoring. His other specialties include,
1971
botanical surveys, wetland, and riparian regulations, delineation
methods, functional assessments, mitigation planning, and, permitting
Master of Science, Biology, Baylor
coordination. Mr. Lodwick also' conducts environmental impact
University; Waco, Texas 1975
assessments, natural resource inventories, and wildlife habitat
assessments.
Professional Affiliations
Society of Wetland Scientists
Representative Project Experience
• Conducted portions of, _ and drafted the jurisdictional delineation
report for the Tejon Mountain ViIIage project ori the Tejon Ranch in
Kern County. This delineation covered an area of 28,000 acres with
over 800 acres of waters and streambeds. The report was submitted to
the Corps of Engineers' Regulatory Branch and verified.
• Conducted a wetland/stream jurisdictional delineation, which has
been verified by the federal and state resource agencies, and a
Sensitive Ecological Areas Constraints Analysis,- submitted to the
County of Los Angeles, for the 9,000 -acre Centennial site of the
Tejon Ranch, Los Angeles County. These reports were required for
determining the constraints and opportunities for the site's planning
and approval processes and assisted with the project site planning for
the protection of high value natural resource areas.
• Prepared a Wetland and Dune Restoration and Creation Plan for the
28.9 -acre McGrath parcel adjacent to McGrath State Beach, including
monitoring and adaptive management sections for mitigating
impacts to vegetation by a coastal residential development project
referred to as North Shore. The plan utilized GPS mapping of
existing resources and constraints to the mitigation process. .
• Conducted and prepared a detailed vegetation analysis of
hydrophytic species cover and dominanceon the North Shore site in
the City of Oxnard, with the goal of establishing the size and
configuration of wetlands under the jurisdiction of the California
Coastal Commission.
• Prepared a Natural Resources Management Plan for the North Shore
project, a 90 -acre site that has oil -contaminated soils to be
remediated, a federally Endangered plant species; at, least one state
sensitive species, the silvery legless lizard; sand dunes; and the site is
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site is about to undergo extensive soil remediation in which most of
the vegetation will be eliminated, with the exception of a small
preserve around the Endangered Species. 'Approximately 24 acres
will be designated as a resource protection zone after the soil
remediation is complete, of which four distinct plant communities
shall be recreated. An environmental education program for
construction workers; a seed and plant salvage program, ecological
functions monitoring program, and Endangered Plant reintroduction
program, are parts of this plan.
• Conducted and prepared a report on a stream and wetland
delineation and a spring flowering plant survey for 'the
approximately 500 -acre Barrel Springs project, along Barrel Springs
Road, in Palmdale, California. . The site contained sag -ponds;
freshwater ditches, saline, and freshwater . marshes and slope
wetlands. ,
• Conducted a wetland delineation on a section of land on the
University of California, Santa Barbara campus that was proposed
for the construction of an alumni center. The delineation involved a
site Adjacent -to the campus lagoon and required detailed soils and
vegetation analysis. The wetland was mapped using a GPS backpack
unit.
• Prepared a Resource Management and Monitoring Plan which
monitored. the implementation for Parker Ranch, . a site being
developed. as a residential development. The project involves the
replacement of numerous oak trees and enhancement of coastal sage
scrub habitat on site:
o Prepared a Resource Management and. Monitoring Plan which
monitored the implementation for the Las Virgenes Unified School
District, for the site development of a new middle school. The
project involves the replacement of numerous oak trees and the
creation and enhancement of a riparian corridor on the school site.
Prepared a mitigation _plan for transplanting and maintaining .a
population of Santa Susana tarplants on a site in Chatsworth, which
was .approved 'by the California Department of Fish and Game and
the Department of Regional Planning. This .plan was implemented
'and is showing excellent success in establishing both transplants and,
container -grown plants.
. Prepared a'wetland/riparian jurisdictional delineation and currently
involved in the planning and permitting for an equestrian ranch in
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Simi Valley. The project involves crossings of several streams and
the avoidance of habitat for several listed sensitive status species.
• Prepared a Resource Management. and Monitoring Plans for several
Plum Canyon phases, a residential development associated with
several jurisdictional streams and numerous sensitive species in the
Los Angeles County.
The JD White Company, Inc.
• Participated in several development phases of the approximately 500 -
acre Washington State University, Vancouver Campus; from initial
site assessment and resource delineations to site plan development
and monitoring. Campus developed involved numerous wetland
and riparian issues under Clean Water Act and Endangered Species
Act (salmonid) jurisdiction. HGM analysis was used to aid
determining where and how mitigation was to be conducted in
several phases. Section 404 permits and local wetland and habitat
permits were obtained.
• Developed a natural resources restoration plan for the nearly 200 -
acre Environmental Science Center at the Rock Creek Campus of
Portland (Oregon) Community College involving numerous
wetland and upland habitat types. Estimated costs and time frame
for the implementation of the project.
• Conducted a survey for the Ute's ladies -tresses orchid (Spiranthes
diluvialis) along an 80 -mile Bonneville Power Administration electric
transmission corridor in northern Idaho, to supplement a biological
assessment for power line vegetation maintenance by the agency.
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Conducted"a juvenile salmonid habitat and benthic invertebrate
survey, outlined permitting issues and presented the project at a pre -
application conference with federal and state agencies, and reviewed
site development plans for a Skamania County recreational water
access site on a backwater of the Columbia River.
• Directed a wetland functional assessment for the Port of Vancouver
(Washington) involving numerous floodplain wetlands, in
preparation of . site development and anticipated mitigation.
Coordinated with staff to calculate mitigation needs and an initial
strategy for mitigation for wetland impacts.
• Conducted wetland delineations and permitting, and prepared and
monitored mitigation plans for four electrical substations and the
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connecting. transmission lines corridors' for Clark Public Utilities,
Clark County, Washington.
Publications
• Amerson, P., L.N. Lodwick, and D.H. Riskind. 1975. The Incredible
Orchid Family. Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine 33(10):16-20.
• Lodwick, L.N. 1975. A Second Collection of ,Psilotum nudum from
Texas. American Fern Journal. 65: 62.
• Lodwick, L.N. 1976. Vegetation Sampling for LANDSAT Data.
Appendix B. In: Development and Application of Operational
Techniques for the Inventory and Monitoring of Resources and Uses
for the Texas Coastal Zone. Quarterly Report, Feb.' 1976. Prepared by
the Texas General Land Office, for the Goddard Space Flight Center,
Greenbelt, Maryland.
• Lodwick, L.N. 1976. The Big Thicket Bogs and Pineland Preserve.
Texas Horizons.2(3): 7.
• Lodwick, L.N. and D.H. Riskind. 1977. Landscape Maintenance and
Management Program. In: Preservation Plan and Program for
Washington -on -the -Brazos State Historic Park. pp. 79-85. Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department, Austin, Texas:
• Lodwick, L.N. and D.H. Riskind. 1978. Resource Management
Program. In: Development Plan and Program for Hale Ranch State
.Park. pp. 142-147. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Austin,
Texas.
• Lodwick, L.N. and D.H. Riskind. 1978. Landscape Management
Program. In: Preservation Plan and Program for Caddoan Mounds
State Historic Site. pp. 64--67. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department,
Austin, Texas.
• Lodwick, L.N. 1980. The Genus Sphagnum in Texas. The Bryologist
83(2):'214-218.
• Wyatt, R. and '.L.N. Lodwick. 1981. Variation and Taxonomy of
Aesculus pavia in Texas. Britonnia 33(1): 39-51.
+ Lodwick, L. and -E.J. Ruby. 1990. Regional Wetland 'Mitigation
Banking: Has Its Time Come? Association of Environmental
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• Professional Statewide News. Summer 1990, p. 6. Association of
Environmental Professionals. Sacramento; California.
• Lodwick, L.N. 1992. Featured • Plant: Gaultheria shallon
Pursh.,Ericaceae (Heath Family).. Newsletter of the Salal Chapter of
the Washington Native Plant Society. Vol. 2(1): 3-4. Reprinted in
Douglasia, Newsletter of the_ Washington Native Plant Society 16(2):
24.
• Lodwick, L.N. 1992. Wetlands Identification: What's the Difference
Between Reconnaissance and Delineation. Skagit Realtor Review
April 1992. pp. 4, 10.
• . Lodwick, L.N. 1992. Provide Wildlife Habitat Around Your Home.
Skagit Valley Herald, April 20. Special Earth Week Supplement, p.1.
• Lodwick, L.N. 1992. The Genus Sphagnum, the -Peat Mosses.
Newsletter of the Salal Chapter of the Washington Native Plant
Society. Vol. 2(2): 8-9.
• Lodwick, L.N. 1992. Generalized Plant' Communities and Specific
Community Descriptions. Newsletter of the Salal Chapter of the
Washington Native Plant Society. Vol. 2(3): 6.
• Lodwick, L.N. Paper: "Creating sustainable coastal freshwater
wetlands in southern California , as required for mitigation." Society
of Wetland Scientists, 27th International Congress. July 9-14, 2006.
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Education
Master of Science, Ecology, University
of California at Davis
Bachelor of Science, Engineering,
University of California at Los Angeles
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David J. Deckman, QEP
Senior Air Quality Analyst
Mr. Deckman is an environmental engineer with 30 years of
environmental compliance experience, including 24 years in the
air quality field. He is certified as a Qualified Environmental
Professional by the Institute of Professional Environmental
Practice.
Mr. Deckman's has managed and prepared air quality technical
analyses for Environmental Impact Reports and Statements and
Initial Studies for numerous facilities including a petroleum bulk
terminal, hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities, a
fiberglass manufacturing plant, intermodal freight and trucking
facilities, a regional composting facility, a military base closure,
manufacturing facilities, and a regional landfill.
Representative Project Experience
• Sun City Tehama EIR for County of Tehama. Managed
preparation of an air quality assessment for an active adult
community in northern Tehama County. Project included
3,700 single-family residential units, commercial and retail
uses, a golf course, and a wastewater treatment plant.
• 100 Mayfield EIR for Cities of Mountain View and Palo
Alto. Managed preparation of an air quality assessment for
a residential development consisting of 578 single-family
units and condominiums.. The residential units would
replace an existing office complex.
• Shores EIR for County of Los Angeles. Managed
.preparation of an air quality assessment for a proposed 544 -
unit, multi -family, residential complex in Marina del Rey.
The assessment included estimates of construction
emissions, including demolition of existing buildings, motor
vehicle emissions, and area source emissions. The
assessment also included a dispersion modeling analysis of
the ambient air quality impacts during construction to
satisfy the South Coast localized significance threshold
procedures. Prepared air quality elements of Initial Study.
• Neptune Marina Apartments and Anchorage EIR for •
County of Los Angeles. Managed preparation of an air
quality assessment for a proposed 526 -unit, multi -family,
residential complex in Marina del . Rey. The assessment
included estimates of construction emissions, including
demolition of existing buildings, motor vehicle emissions,
and area source emissions.
The assessment also included a dispersion modeling analysis
of the ambient air quality impacts during construction to
satisfy the South Coast localized significance threshold
procedures:
• Riverwalk EIR for City of Rio Vista. Managed preparation
of an air quality assessment for a combination of single- and
multi -family residential, commercial, and open space
development in the City of Rio Vista in Solano County.
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LISA AUSTIN, P.E. stormwater management
stormwater BMP selection, evaluation and design
NPDES permitting
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale: M.S., Civil Engineering, 1992
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale: B.S., Environmental Engineering, 1986
CAREER SUMMARY
Ms. Austin has 17 years of experience in the area of water quality and stormwater
management. She has in-depth knowledge of both industrial and municipal National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting; municipal stormwater
program planning and operations; stormwater best management practice (BMP)
selection, design, and maintenance; nonpoint source control; and construction erosion
control.
Ms. Austin's previous positions have given her the unique perspective of being both the
regulator (the State) and the permittee (the City). Through this experience, she has
• developed an understanding of the relationships between regulatory programs such as
NPDES stormwater . permits, Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), and the
Endangered Species Act.
Ms. Austin has developed many skills through her years of water quality project- work,
including organizing and leading technical committees; conducting public information
meetings and hearings; making technical presentations; writing detailed technical
documents such as technical memos, reports, and manuals; contracting; and managing
projects to meet a schedule.
Stormwater Management
Water Quality Technical Reports for Various New Development and Redevelopment
Projects in Southern California. Prepared Water Quality Management Plans/Technical
Reports for numerous major new development and redevelopment projects in Southern
California. These reports identified regulatory issues, pollutants of concern and
significance thresholds; identified selected treatment control and hydromodification
control BMPs; modeled stormwater runoff volumes, flow rates, and water quality;
developed and evaluated the effectiveness of conceptual BMP plans; and assessed the
significance of potential water quality and hydromodifi cation impacts (CEQA analysis).
Clients include The Irvine Company and Rancho Mission Viejo in Orange County, and
Newhall Land and Cenntennial Founders, LLC in Los Angeles County.
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Soledad Townhomes, Newhall Land,' Santa Clarita, California. Prepared a Water
Quality Technical Report.(WQTR) in support. of the conditional use permitting for the
Soledad Townhomes Project, a mixed use project consisting of condominiums /
townhomes and commercial floor space on 33.2 gross acres. Provided on-going water
quality technical support related to the preparation of final designs for the water quality,
BMPs specified in the WQTR. Prepared a Project -level SUSMP Report in support -of
the fine grading/drainage/paving plan submittal to the City of Santa Clarita.
Commerce Center 26363/Gateway 5, Newhall Land, Los Angeles County, California.
Prepared the Commerce Center TPM 26363 Water Quality. Technical Report in support
of the conditional .use permitting for the project. The 116 acre project site, of which .
Castaic Creek constitutes approximately 53 acres, is being. subdivided into 11 light
industrial lots and one open space parcel. Assisted in the preparation of preliminary
designs for the water quality BMPs specified in the WQTR and prepared.a project -level
SUSMP submittal in support of the project's Water Quality Maintenance Map plan
submittal to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (LACDPW). The
SUSMP submittal provided detail to the County on the stormwater treatment BMPs
sizes shown on the Water Quality Maintenance Map plan.
RMV Planning Area I Water Quality Management Plans, RMV Community
Development, LLC, San Juan Capistrano, California. The County of Orange has,
developed a five -level Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) process, ranging from Level
1 (the Ranch Plan EIR Conceptual WQMP) to Level 5 (Project Specific WQMP). Ongoing
water quality technical assistance to Rancho Mission Viejo, after successful completion
of the Ranch Plan EIR Conceptual WQMP, includes preparation of a Master Area
WQMP, five Subarea WQMPs, and two roadway Project -level WQMPs. These
WQMPs comply with the requirements of the County of Orange Board of Supervisors
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The Master Area WQMP also supported
the request for a Section 401 Certification from the San Diego Regional Water Quality
Control Board associated with impacts to Waters of the United States and Report of
Waste Discharge for impacts to "Isolated" Waters of the State for Planning Area 1.
Each WQMP provides more specific information and detail concerning how the
provisions of the Conceptual WQMP is being implemented within Planning Area 1.
Amgen 'Central Campus Redevelopment Post Construction Stormwater Quality
Management Program, Amgen Corporation, Thousand Oaks, California. Developed a
Stormwater Quality Management Program for redevelopment projects on the Amgen
Campus in Thousand Oaks, California, including gaining approval from the City of
Thousand Oaks for provision of innovative stormwater treatment using cartridge
filtration in underground vaults.
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Stormwater BMP Selection, Evaluation and Design
LACDPW Stormwater BMP Design and, Maintenance Manual, Newhall Land, Los
Angeles, California. Served as Project Manager for the development of a design and
maintenance manual for the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, at the
request of Newhall Land, to assist the County in the review and approval of stormwater
treatment BMP design and specifications during the plan review. process, as well as to
provide guidance on maintenance requirements for these BMPs. The manual addresses
design specifications such as sizing, and geometry, inlet and outlet structures,
landscaping, geotechnical considerations, safety, and maintenance access. The manual
also addresses maintenance requirements for each type of BMP.
Ballona Creek Structural BMP Planning and Implementation Strategy Project, Santa
Monica Bay Restoration Commission, Los Angeles, California. Served as Project
Manager for this project, which developed a planning and implementation strategy that
could be used by the various municipalities in the Ballona Creek Watershed to
successfully plan, design, implement, and. monitor structural retrofit BMPs for
stormwater quality management on a subwatershed basis. A key element in the project
was to select and design a BMP package that could be successfully implemented iri a
highly developed urban subwatershed and then to demonstrate, through water quality
monitoring, the effectiveness in treating the suite of constituents identified on the
303(d) list for Ballona Creek.
Rancho Mission Viejo Planning Area I Water Quality BMP Monitoring Plan, RMV
Community Development, LLC, San Juan Capistrano, California. Acted as Project
Manager for the preparation of a Planning Area 1 BMP Monitoring Plan submitted to
the County of Orange as a part of the Planning Area 1 Runoff Management Plan
(ROMP). Per the Project Design Features in the RMV Ranch Plan EIR and subsequent
County of Orange Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP),- an adaptive
management approach will be used to evaluate whether the ROMP and WQMP
elements are functioning as intended and to implement corrective actions when needed.
The Planning Area 1 Water Quality Monitoring Plan addressed constituents, sampling
frequency, sampling locations, field and laboratory sampling methods, quality
assurance, data management and analysis. The Plan also included a report template to
be used for annual submittal of monitoring data to the County.
NPDES Permitting
NPDES Phase II Permit Technical Assistance, City of Bellevue, Bellevue, Washington.
Provided technical assistance to the City of Bellevue and the .Washington State
Department of Ecology4n support of the issuance of the NPDES Phase II Permit. Tasks
included identifying special purpose districts for inclusion in the permit and developing
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a model Interlocal Agreement for use by Special Purpose .Districts and the jurisdictions
in which they are located; identifying waterbodies that areon the 303(d) list and
TMDLs for those waterbodies that include wasteload allocations for municipal
stormwater discharges; identifying approaches taken by other key states in regulating
MS4 discharges to 303(d) -listed water bodies, TMDL implementation, and stormwater
program effectiveness evaluation; and describing . basic stormwater program
effectiveness assessment concepts and approaches and recommending an approach for
the Western. Washington NPDES Phase II Permit..
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
-Geosyntec Consultants, Los Angeles, California, 2002 — present.
City of Bellevue Utilities Department, Bellevue, Washington, 2000 — 2002.
Washington, State 'Department of Ecology, Bellevue Washington, 1990 — 2000.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
APWA Fall Conference, November 2002. Design Session -1 Treatment Control BMPs.
Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program BMP Maintenance
Workshop, June 2005. Lakemont Facility Operations and Maintenance
Experience
California Association of Stormwater Quality Agencies (CASQA) Conference, October
2005. Ballona Creek Watershed BMP Retrofit Study Phase 1: Conceptual
Planning.
Building Industry„ Association Greater Los Angeles/Ventura Chapter, March 2007.
Proposed Ventura County MS4 Permit, Low Impact Development and
Hydromodification Control.
Lennar Communities, March 2007. Emerging MS4 Permit Issues Training Workshop.
California Association of Stormwater Quality Agencies (CASQA) Quarterly Meeting,
May 2007. Water Quality Management Planning for Protection of Habitat
Systems in Southern California-- Rancho Mission Viejo.
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EDUCATION
University of California, Santa Barbara: Ph.D., Geological Sciences, 1992
University of British Columbia: M.Sc., Geological Sciences, 1985
University of California, Santa Barbara: B.A. (cum laude), Geological Sciences, 1981
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Geosyntec Consultants, Seattle, Washington; Senior Scientist, 2007
Integrated Water Resources, Project Manager/Senior Scientist, 1996-2007
University of California, Santa Barbara, Research Scientist, 1994-1996
University of Otago, Dunedin; New Zealand, Post -Doctoral Fellow, 1992-1994
University of California, Santa Barbara, Research Assistant, 1986-1992
Geological Survey of Canada, Ottawa Canada; Research Assistant, 1986
U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park California, Research Assistant, 1985-1896.
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Research Assistant,
1983-1985
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Dr. Parkinson has worked on a wide variety of groundwater, surface water, water
resources and environmental remediation projects. He is responsible for all aspects of
technical work products from proposals to final reports for stormwater, surface water
and groundwater geochemistry .and water quality projects, regional groundwater
exploration and development projects, thermal remediation projects, and technical due
diligence regarding natural resources and asset management. Other technical
responsibilities include analytical and numerical modeling of surface water and
groundwater quality and quantity. Previous experience ranges from research at the U.S.
Geological Survey, and the Geological Survey of Canada, to international projects in
Japan, New Zealand and Canada. He is an author on numerous scientific articles and
abstracts.
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Some examples of Dr. Parkinson's achievements are presented. below:
.. Technical consultant for stakeholder groups developing Bacteria TMDLs for
Los Angeles River and Ballona Creek watersheds; City of Los Angeles Bureau
of Sanitation.
• Hydrogeological analysis of Santa Monica Mountains for Malibu Creek and
North Santa Monica. Bay Bacteria TMDL Implementation Plan; County of Los
Angeles, Department of Public Works.
• New Development Impacts Study- Stormwater modeling .using EPA Storm
Water Management Model (SWMM) for analysis of watershed response
following implementation of Best Management Practices; County , of Los
Angeles, Department of Public Works.
• Review of City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power water quality
regulatory requirements for Revenue Requirements Study; City of Los Angeles.
• Development of Conceptual Analysis Reports of. retrofit stormwater BMP
projects for Prop O funding- City of Los Angeles, Department of Sanitation.
• Development and review of mitigation plans, NPDES permits, Grant Proposals,
and alternative measures for groundwater discharge to Santa Clara River; City of
Santa Clarita.
• Review and analysis of WARMF model;- and analysis of Basin Plan.
amendments for Chloride TMDL for Santa Clara River.
• Implementation of constructed wetlands for nutrient mitigation of surface water
before recharge of groundwater basin; City of Avondale, AZ.
• Hydrogeological analysis for natural and constructed groundwater recharge
projects on the Aqua Fria River, Arizona; Central Arizona Project.
® Geochemical modeling, using PHREEQC, of mixing groundwater and surface
water; Goleta Water District, CA.
Development of MODFLOW .model for determining impacts on groundwater
for permitting of groundwater recharge facility, City of Avondale Arizona.
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• Numerous groundwater resource evaluations in northern and southern Nevada
and southern California.
• Isotopic and geochemical analysis of skeletal coral material for paleo-sea-
surface temperatures.
• Isotopic and geochemical analysis of carbonate vein material and formation
waters.
• Geochemical and isotopic investigations of ocean floor adjacent to New
Zealand.
• Geochronologic and isotopic studies of bedrock areas of southern British
Columbia, north -central Washington, eastern Nevada, northern Utah, New
Zealand and, Antarctica.
• Field investigations of bedrock structure in Eastern Nevada, Eastern California,
southern British Columbia, south island of New Zealand.
• Geothermal well -site analysis of water temperature, gas content, and formation
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• American Water Works Association Geological Society of America
• Groundwater Resources Association American Geophysical Union
• National Groundwater Association Water Environment Federation
• American Chemical Society
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AARON PORESKY
EDUCATION '
Geosyntec.0'
consultants
urban stormwater management
hydromodification control
hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
water quality modeling
B.S., Civil Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis; Oregon, 2005
B.S., Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, 2005
REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Engineer -in -Training, State of Oregon, 77015
40 -Hour HAZWOPER Training, August 2006
CAREER SUMMARY
Mr. Poresky joined .Geosyntec in 2006 after .completing his degree program at Oregon
State University. At Geosyntec, he has been involved in a variety of projects including
water quality planning and impact analysis, hydromodification planning and impact
analysis, stormwater treatment design, and alternatives analyses. Typical project
contributions have included hydrologic, hydraulic and water quality modeling,
modeling methodology development, spatial data management, and technical report
writing.
Urban Stormwater Management
Newhall Ranch Water Quality Planning, Newhall Land and Farming Company,
Valencia, California. Mr. Poresky assisted in the development of water quality
management plans at the programmatic and project levels for the 12;000 acre Newhall
Ranch development. In a collaborative and iterative effort, he provided guidance to
land owners and .land development engineers on sizing and siting of stormwater BMPs
and conducted water quality impact analyses in support of EIR studies. Mr. Poresky
produced technical memoranda on water quality -related topics and collaborated on the
publication of a sub -regional stormwater mitigation plan aswell as project -level water
quality management plans and technical reports.
Hydromodification Control
Newhall Ranch Tributary Design,; Newhall Land and Farming Company, Valencia,
California. Five major tributary canyons in the Newhall Ranch will be impacted as part
of proposed development on the Newhall Ranch. Mr. Poresky coordinated hydrologic
and hydraulic modeling of tributary drainages on the Newhall Ranch in support of
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iterative channel design . efforts. These modeling efforts incorporated conceptual
drainage facilities;. water quality treatment facilities, and engineered and natural
channels. Mr. Poresky also assisted in the evaluation of proposed channel designs using . .
erosion potential methodology.
Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling
Various Development and Redevelopment Projects, Los Angeles and Orange Counties,
California. Mr. Poresky has completed numerous hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
efforts in support of water quality treatment facility design and analysis, water quality
impact analysis, and hydromodification design and. analysis. Typical model
implementations incorporate continuous simulation with project -specific inputs,
requiring extensive data analysis and input development. He is proficient in the EPA
Storm Water Management Model (SWMM), versions 4.4h and 5.0 and has experience
in several other models.
Water Quality Modeling
Various Development and Redevelopment Projects, Los Angeles and Orange Counties,
California. Effective water quality planning relies on the ability to quantitatively assess
water quality impacts cause by changes in land uses and treatment controls. Mr.
Poresky has built and. run numerous empirical water quality models in support of water
quality planning_ and impact analysis for development and redevelopment projects.
Typical modeling efforts integrate continuous simulation of watershed hydrology and
BMP hydraulics with stochastic simulation of runoff water quality and BMP
performance. Results are analyzed in comparison to predevelopment conditions, water -
quality standards and receiving water quality to determine significance of impacts and
to provide design feedback.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OTAK, Inc, Lake Oswego, Oregon, 2005 (Internship)
Clean Water Services, Hillsboro, Oregon, 2004 (Internship)
Montgomery Watson Harza, Portland, Oregon, 2003 (Internship)
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
SWMM Simulation of Watershed Hydrology and Hydraulics. California Water and
Environment'Modeling Forum, Watershed and Urban Hydrology Workshop.
June 22, 2007. Sacramento, California.
Water Quality Modeling Approach. StormCon 2007. August 23, 2007. Phoenix,
Arizona. To be presented with Brandon Steets, Geosyntec, Santa Barbara.
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Allan E. Seward Engineering Geology, Inc.
ERIC J. SEWARD, RG, CEG
Principal Engineering Geologist and Vice President
Education
B.Sc., Geology: California State University, Northridge, 1992
Registrations/Certifications
Registered Geologist, CA (RG No. 6794)
Certified Engineering Geologist, CA (CEG No. 2110)
Experience
Eric J. Seward has fifteen years of experience conducting a wide variety of geologic and geotechnical investigations
specializing in complex hillside development projects that include detailed foundation, slope stability, landslide, and
liquefaction studies. His experience has included completing geologic hazards evaluations for EIR's, detailed field studies
on potentially active faults and landslide areas, attending project meetings to provide geologic input to design teams, in -
grading geologic observation and supervising numerous geologists during large investigations. His experience includes
residential projects plus commercial projects, bridges, and roads. In addition to his geologic and geotechnical projects, Eric
Seward manages many of the company's largest projects and provides much of the geologic and geotechnical input at
project meetings with staff, clients and agency officials. Some of his projects include Tract 44831 Creekside Development
(currently under construction), and Tract 51931 South River Development, City of Santa Clarita. Also, he is the Project
Manager for the Soledad/EI Nino Bank stabilization for the City of Santa Clarita, which is currently under construction.
Eric also maintains project quality control and supervision of the entire staff.
STUART K. MAYES
Senior Associate Geologist
Education
B.Sc., Geologic Sciences; California State University, Northridge, 1987
Registration/Certifications
Registered Geologist, CA (RG No: 6917)
Certified Engineering Geologist, CA (CEG No. 2169)
Experience
Mr. Mayes has twenty years of experience working as an Engineering Geologist conducting both fieldwork and project
management. His responsibilities have' included overseeing grading operations and heading up numerous
geologic/geotechnical investigations. These investigations have ranged from detailed studies for grading plans and tentative
tracts for large residential and commercial developments to preliminary assessments of small to large tracts of land. Most
of his experience has been in hillside areas where both active faulting and landsliding complicated the geology. Mr. Mayes
has worked closely with clients and civil engineers, aiding them in designing more efficient tentative tracts by avoiding or
making better use of geologic constraints. In addition, Mr. Mayes has an excellent track record in preparing reports that
achieve prompt agency approval with minimal review response 'required.
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BRIAN J. SWANSON
Associate Geologist
Education
M.Sc, Geology: Califomia,State University, Northridge, 1996
B.A., Earth Science: California State University, Northridge, 1988
Registrations/Certifications
Registered Geologist, CA (RG No. 6494)
Certified Engineering Geologist, CA (CEG No. 2055)
Experience
Mr. Swanson has over eighteen years of experience working in Engineering Geology. He has been responsible for
completing geologic 'investigations at the feasibility, tentative map, and grading plan stages for numerous residential and
commercial developments in Southern California. Projects have included Newhall Ranch, the proposed City of Santa
Clarita Civic Center, Golden Valley Ranch and numerous other parcels and tracts in the Santa Clarita Valley area. His
responsibilities have included project management (coordination with the client,. civil engineer, and equipment contractors),
detailed'fault investigations (ex. San Gabriel, Holser, Del Valle, Salt Creek, Santa Felicia and Littlerock Faults), evaluations
of complex landslides, and review of other engineering geologic parameters such as seismic ground motion assessments,
debris flow hazards, ground water levels, rippability, expansive/collapsible materials, review of grading plans and
preparation of geologic reports presenting appropriate recommendations, geologic maps and cross sections.
KEVIN CALLAHAN
Senior Staff Engineer
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering: California State University, Northridge, 2004
Registrations/Certifications
EIT, 2003 (CA Cert. No. EIT 115569)
Experience
Mr. Callahan has been currently working under the supervision of licensed geotechnical engineers and certified engineering
geologists for over four years. Project experience includes large tract and commercial development, public infrastructure
projects, soil -cement bank protection, and distressed structures. He has been responsible for performing geotechnical
explorations, including percolation testing, soils sampling in rotary -wash borings, hollow -stem auger borings, and backhoe
trenches, :and cone penetration testing. Laboratory experience, includes guidance and performance of routine and
specialized testing in conformance with ASTM and "Caltrans test methods, .interpretation of data using geotechnical
software, and analysis of test results. Additional experience includes slope stability and liquefaction analyses for evaluation
and mitigation of seismic hazards, and evaluation of other geotechnical conditions including static settlement, collapse
potential, and expansion potential. He has also performed plan reviews and prepared proposals, cost estimates, and
geotechnical report.
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MARTIN GOODMAN C.E., G.E.
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Education
Mastersof Science, Geotechnical Engineering, Purdue University, 1983
Bachelors of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Maryland, 1979
Registrations/Certifications
Registered Geotechnical Engineer, California (GE 2146)
Registered Civil Engineer, California (PE 40721)
Registered Civil Engineer, Maryland (PE 31603)
Experience
Mr. Goodman has worked as a Geotechnical Engineer for over twenty-four years in a variety of geologic environments and
on a wide range of projects, including residential structures, high-rise and low-rise commercial buildings, highways,
bridges, and landfill closures. Examples of projects on which Mr. Goodman has worked include Sun Microsystems
Business Park (Milpitas, California), Seismic Retrofit of CALTRANS bridges (San Francisco Bay Area), and repair of a
landslide at the San Andreas Water. Tanks site in San Mateo County, California.
Mr. Goodman's experience includes evaluation of subsurface stratigraphy using cone penetration and pressuremeter testing,
evaluation of stability of soil and rock slopes, prepdration of landslide remediation plans, design of pile and mat
foundations, flexible and rigid vehicle pavements, reinforced soil slopes, settlement monitoring systems, and excavation
bracing and anchoring, development of construction specifications for installation and load testing of piles, surcharging, and
dynamic compaction, and monitoring and supervision of earthworks, underpinning, landslide repairs, and pile installation
operations.
Mr. Goodman is also experienced in evaluation of earthquake motions and liquefaction potential and in development of
site-specific response spectra.
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Jason Fukumitsu..
President/Principal- Engineering
Credentials:
BS/1983/Civil Engineering/Stanford University
1986/Professional Engineer/California/940695
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Planning Association
Professional Experience
Mr. Fukumitsu has 20 years of experience in the design and
management large-scale private residential and commercial land
development projects. He.has experience working on entitlement
projects - and providing technical support for EIR documents. His
experience includes drainage, sanitary sewer design, highway,
grading, utility, and street design in both hillside and flatland
sites. He also functions in a review. capacity for many important
projects including flood control projects, major drainage
projects and construction of flood control structures.
Newhall Ranch, Valencia, CA: Project Manager civil engineering
San Diego services for a 12,000 -acre, 22,000 -unit, master -planned new
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treet town" project being developed by Newhall Ranch Company. The
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(858) 558-1414 FAX (Caltrans) alignment studies, rail alignment studies,' GIS data
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Key Projects:
River Park, Decoro Highlands, East Creek/Creek Side, Decoro South
and West Creek, Santa Clarita, CA: Project Manager of civil
engineering services for five master -planned, community projects
under development in unincorporated Los Angeles County and the
City of Santa Clarita. The project includes river hydraulics;
water duality analysis, hydrology; preliminary engineering and
grading, studies; tentative mapping; EIR technical support and
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supporting documents; final engineering to include grading and
infrastructure; cost estimating which includes value engineering,
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project phasing and an earthwork management plan; drainage and
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sewer master planning; highway alignment studies; E.I.R. and
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Playa Vista Phase 2 Drainage Master Plan and EIR, Los Angeles,
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CA: Project Manager for the drainage master plan for Playa Vista,
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systems for over 2,000 acres of developed area including large
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storm drain lines (>96") , open channels, detention/retention
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basins, water quality facilities (BMP) , and a riparian corridor,
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freshwater marsh and saltwater wetlands system. HEC -2, WSPG and
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SWMM modeling were used in this design. Prepared the technical
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appendices and impacts analysis to the EIR. Provided technical
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Newhall Ranch, Valencia, CA: Project Manager civil engineering
San Diego services for a 12,000 -acre, 22,000 -unit, master -planned new
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treet town" project being developed by Newhall Ranch Company. The
uite 200 project includes• grading, highway, sewer, water and drainage
San Diego, 91212
(858) 558-450500 desigmapping, n; river and impacts analysis, tentative ma in SR126
(858) 558-1414 FAX (Caltrans) alignment studies, rail alignment studies,' GIS data
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management and applications, cost estimating, value engineering
and project phasing'.
Staples Arena EIR Drainage Support, Los Angeles, CA: Responsible
for the hydrology and technical appendices -associated with the
EIR for Staples Arena. Provided technical support to. the EIR
consultant for drainage,'sewer, and water infrastructure.
Redtail Golf Course,. Los Angeles; CA: Responsible for site design
which includes flood control design, flood plain analysis,
grading and utilities for the 367 -acre golf course located within
Tujunga Washington.
Ahmanson Ranch, Ventura County, CA: Provided hydrological
calculations and drainage design for a 500 -acre watershed on this
site. The project included analyzing debris loads and providing
debris -controlling structures. Responsible for quality assurance
of site planning, development and civil engineering for this
mixed-use development of the 5,000 -acre ranch,, including. a 300 -
acre golf_ course.
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JOEL FALTER
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/PRINCIPAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
Professional Experience
Joel Falter has more than 28 years of experience in the field of transportation. He has prepared a wide variety
of transportation planning and traffic engineering studies as well as parking, neighborhood circulation, and
pedestrian studies for cities, counties, and private development projects. Mr. Falter has also developed and
applied a wide range of travel forecasting models on traffic engineering and planning studies.
Education
MS, Transportation Engineering, UC Berkeley, 1980
BA, Transportation and Regional Planning, SUNY Buffalo, 1979
Year Entered Profession
1979
Project Experience
Los Angeles Federal Courthouse Traffic Impact Study Final Environmental Impact Study, Los.
Angeles, California
Mr. Falter prepared the traffic and parking analysis for this FEIS. The study addressed the parking needs for the
• courthouse and surrounding area, since the courthouse would be developed with a limited supply of parking.
Mr. Falter supplemented an LADOT parking database to enhance the shared use parking analysis; participated
in the public hearing process and prepared a TRAFFIX model for the northern portion of the LACBD.
Fontana Civic Center Parking Study, Fontana, California
Mr. Falter directed the parking needs assessment portion of the City's Civic Center Master Plan update. The
study included the quantification -of existing parking demand and utilization as well as future parking needs for
the expanded Civic Center. Mr. Falter worked with the City's architect and various municipal departments as
part of the on-going planning.effort. A key element of this analysis was the development of a parking demand
assessment and needs analysis for the new library, which will be expanded from local branch status (8,430 sf)
to regional facility status at 105,000 sf.
Washington/National Specific Plan EIR, Culver City, California (Ongoing)
Mr. Falter is managing .the traffic analysis for the Culver City Washington/National Specific Plan EIR. The
proposed project area consists of 35.89 acres in the City of Culver City, and an additional 4.33 acres of land
lies in adjoining properties in the City of Los Angeles, for a total study area of 40.22 acres. The project seeks
to plan for the development of multiple sites in the vicinity of the intersection of Washington and National
Boulevards. The Washington/National Specific Plan is structured in two phases of development. The first phase
is linked to the anticipated completion of the Exposition Light Rail Transit Station at Washington and National
in 2010; the second phase anticipates a build -out of the area by 2020. Phase I is projected to include the
potential cumulative development of up to approximately 638 housing units, 206,600 square feet of retail,
154,400 square feet of office, and. 486,000 square feet of light industrial and other land uses including 200 hotel
-rooms._, Phase II, or build -out, is projected to include the potential cumulativedevelopment of up to.
Raw,vabately 1,947 housing units, 244,200 square feet of retail, and 163,000 square feet of office, artisan or'
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other uses .including 200 hotel rooms. An alternative build -out scenario will consider the consequences of
development with reduced residential use, in which case the potential cumulative development would
comprise approximately .1,300 housing units, 292,100 square feet of retail uses, 500,000 square feet of office.
uses, 602,000 square feet of industrial uses, and 2.19,800 square feet of other uses including 200 hotel rooms.
As part of the analysis, KOA is analyzing the traffic impacts of each phase .of the proposed plan at 38
intersections as well as on area -wide roadway and freeway segments. The analysis will also address the
adequacy of parking as well as pedestrian circulation:
New FBI Building Traffic and Parking Analysis, West Los Angeles, California
As part of the Environmental Impact Statement, Mr. Falter prepared the traffic circulation and parking analysis.
The 937,000 gsf complex will include a 42,000 gsf Automotive and Radio Maintenance Facility and a secure;
i,200 -space parking garage ' at 11000 Wilshire Boulevard. The analysis will focus on two scenarios, which
include the preferred and no project alternatives. Mr. Falter conducted a trip generation study of the entire
Federal building complex to represent its unique travel characteristics.
Ventura County Museum of History and Art Expansion Traffic. and Parking Study, Ventura,
California
The Museum, proposed a facility expansion from the current 15,000 sf to 39,000 sf. The existing off-street
parking area contained five parking spaces and the number of .parking spots would remain the same after
project completion, but would be relocated to a new on-site area. Mr. Falter is supervising the traffic and
parking analysis for the project. The study examined the trip generation and parking demand created by the
expansion, based on City of`Ventura traffic study guidelines and parking codes.
Atlantic Time Square- Mixed -Use Development Traffic Impact Analysis, Atlantic
Boulevard/Hellman Avenue, Monterey Park, California _
Atlantic Time Square was a proposed 69 -acre mixed-use development consisting of 1.50 residential units, a
40,000 sf theater, 23,000 sf of restaurant space, 137,000 sf of specialty retail, and. a 1,300 -car parking garage to
be located on Atlantic Boulevard near Hellman Avenue .in Monterey Park. Mr. Falter conducted a traffic
circulation analysis for the proposed project to determine traffic impacts at 10 intersections. The work
included weekday AM and PM and mid-day Saturday traffic counts; turning movement counts; assessing local
circulation, performing a field survey of traffic operations; computing the potential number of trips generated
by the project and collecting information on other proposed developments in the project. Mr. Falter also
conducted .a parking analysis, calculated levels of service, and determined if the proposed project will impact
the.monitored Congestion Management Program regional network.
Montebello Circulation Element / EIR, Montebello, California
Mr. Falter prepared the draft Circulation Plan .for inclusion in the General Plan and .EIR. The study helped
identify transportation issues, analyze existing conditions and provide focus on existing congestion problems,
transportation improvements, streets, and highways. issues, areas of neighborhood traffic intrusion, safety
concerns and unmet transit needs. Falter performed a review of recently completed traffic and transportation
studies and described existing conditions and physical setting of the various elements of Montebello's
transportation system.
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The Circulation Element documented and analyzed existing conditions and future conditions and identified
impacts of growth on the circulation system. Mr. Falter identified specific mitigation .measures and
improvements needed to accommodate anticipated growth in the City and surrounding communities.
Mojave Specific Plan Circulation Element EIR, Mojave, California
This project sought to develop the future circulation system for the Mojave area of Kern County., Mr. Falter
analyzed future needs using KernCog's regional model developed specifically by KOA for the -project. The
specific plan also included the development of bike and pedestrian linkages opportunities.
La Puente General Plan Circulation Element / EIR, La Puente, California
The Circulation Element documented and analyzed existing conditions and future conditions and identified the
impacts of growth on the circulation system. Mr. Falter also identified measures to mitigate future circulation
system deficiencies.
D -Lot Commercial Development Study, Beverly_Hills, California
Mr. Falter conducted a parking and traffic analysis for the City of Beverly Hills for the proposed commercial
development of the City's Parking lot D.. The study evaluated intersections in the downtown triangle during
the weekday PM and Saturday mid-day peak periods, an analysis of the proposed parking supply and its ability
to meet demand for the project and the downtown area and garage circulation as well as driveway operations.
T -Lot Mixed Use Development Study EIR, Beverly_Hills, California
Mr. Falter conducted the traffic and parking analysis for the preparation of the EIR for the proposed
commercial development of the City's Parking lot T. The study evaluated intersections in the downtown
triangle during the weekday PM and Saturday mid-day peak periods, an analysis of the proposed parking supply
and its ability to meet demand for the project and the downtown area and garage circulation as well as
driveway operations. A traffic model was developed as part of the project.
South Ranch Townhouse/Retail Development Traffic Study, Chatsworth, California
Mr. Falter conducted a traffic impact analysis for the proposed South Ranch development in Chatsworth. The
project included 525 low-rise townhouses, 24,463 sf of retail space, and 968 parking spaces on at the
southwest corner of the Mason Ave./Lassen St. intersection. The study evaluated the circulation impacts
associated with the project including a before and after assessment of the introduction of a new grade
crossing.
Barstow Produce Market Traffic Analysis, Barstow, California
Mr. Falter was the project manager involved in the analysis of the operations of a 405,000 square foot dry/cold
storage facility on a vacant site located in the City of Barstow. The warehouse facility will serve as a receiving
and distribution center for produce. The facility will have 74 loading docks that each accommodates one
tractor trailer and two bobtail trucks. The project also includes the construction of a 50 -unit apartment
building intended to house some warehouse employees. The report was prepared following the guidelines of
the County of San Bernardino and the San Bernardino Association of Governments (SANBAG). This. study
analyzed the potential project -generated traffic impacts on the adjacent roadway system and at three nearby
intersections. Five traffic scenarios were analyzed for the report to meet the County's traffic study'guidelmes
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BOB CHEUNG
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
Professional Experience
Bob Cheung has prepared a wide. variety of transportation planning and traffic engineering studies as well as
parking, neighborhood circulation, and pedestrian studies for 'cities, counties, and private development
projects. He has .been the .technical lead on projects requiring broad, multi -disciplinary knowledge of
engineering, planning and public relations. He has provided traffic engineering and transportation planning
support to land use zoning and rezoning, environmental assessment, site plan approval and special-purpose
districts, and is experienced in working with. multi -disciplinary consultant teams.
Education
B.S. Civil Engineering, Loyola Marymount University, LA, 1990
Year Entered Profession
1990
Project. Experience
Subregional Freight Movement Study, San Bernardino, California
Mr. Cheung was the project manager in the preparation of the goods movement study conducted for San
Bernardino Association of Governments (SANBAG) and Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG). The study focused on truck/freight movements within the County. The study included interviews
with major stakeholders ,in the freight movement business. The study also included truck-stopuser surveys
and truck classification counts at- major interchanges within the Inland Empire.
San Bernardino County East Valley Truck Transportation Study, San Bernardino, California
Mr. Cheung assessed the need for transportation improvements on arterial streets, freeway interchanges, and
mainline freeway segments due to the rapidly expanding goods movement industry in the Inland Empire. He
prepared a truck model that was adapted to the SCAG Riv-San Model and the City of ,San Bernardino East
Valley Model. He evaluated several major developments including a new inland port, a second BNSF
intermodal freight facility, and expansion of industrial and warehousing around the new San Bernardino
International Airport, which will have a major air . cargo operation. Of particular concern, were the
interchanges along I-10 south of the new airport, particularly the Tippecanoe Interchange.
Southern California Heavy Duty Truck Model, San Bernardino County, California
Mr. Cheung developed a model to forecast the movement of heavy trucks throughout the five -county SCAG
modeling.area. The model was fully integrated into SCAG's travel demand forecasting model. It was intended
to be used to evaluate the impacts of trucks on traffic flow and air quality and to test potential improvements.
such as truck -only lanes. The model generated truck trips from. socio-economic data traditionally forecast by
SCAG, but also included focused efforts to quantify truck trips generated by special generators such .as
airports, sea ports, inter -modal terminals and major industrial employers.
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Port of Long Beach Master Plan, Long Beach, California
Mr. Cheung was the lead engineer/modeler for the Transportation Master Plan, which included a
comprehensive analysis of ground access in the port complex including both the Port of Long Beach and the
Port of Los Angeles. The Master Plan resulted in a detailed implementation plan for ground access
improvements that will facilitate anticipated port growth in truck and auto traffic. He conducted an extensive
data collection program, which included container terminal operator surveys, container terminal gate counts
(including truck classifications), truck driver surveys, intersection truck and auto traffic counts, average daily
truck/traffic counts, and truck queue length observations. Mr. Cheung developed a methodology to forecast
truck trip making into the future at each port terminal. Model forecasts were used to identify critical links in
the roadway system. Mitigation measures including infrastructure and .operations improvements were
recommended and a detailed implementation plan was developed.
City of Los Angeles General Plan Framework Model and. Travel Demand; Model, Los Angeles,
California
Mr. Cheung managed the transportation. planning component of the model for the City of Los Angeles
Department of City Planning. The project entailed the development of overall guidelines and a framework for
the revision of the City's General Plan Land Use, which would be implemented through 35 individual
Community Plans. Mr. Cheung developed and validated a City-wide travel demand model .using the City -
approved emme/2 modeling software. This model, which was developed based on the SCAG Regional Model;
is one of the largest local jurisdiction models in the nation with nearly 1,400 traffic analysis zones.
Pier) Expansion & On -Dock Railyard EIR, Long Beach, California
The proposed project involved expansion of the existing container terminals, addition of an on -dock rail yard
and several roadway modifications. Mr. Cheung analyzed the traffic impacts from both additional train and
vehicular (including trucks) traffic from the proposed expansion. The study identified and documented
Mitigation measures.
1-5 Interim HOV Lane Environmental Document, Los Angeles, California
Mr. Cheung prepared an analysis of the local impacts of HOV lanes on the Santa Ana Freeway. A Major
Investment Study (MIS) was in preparation that evaluated long-term improvements in the corridor extending
from Orange County to Downtown Los Angeles. As an interim measure, Caltrans planned to implement an
HOV lane using the ,median, shoulder and auxiliary lane right-of-way. Mr. Cheung prepared the arterial and
ramp terminal intersection analysis for the _four HOV lane alternatives- being considered. He evaluated the
impacts of the redistribution of freeway -oriented traffic at more than 75 arterial intersections and proposed
Mitigation measures as part of an Initial Study/Environmental Assessment for the proposed project.
Centerline LRT Project Support, Orange County, California
Mr. Cheung assisted the cities of Orange and Irvine in the evaluation of traffic issues associated with the
Centerline light rail project. He worked. closely with the staff of ,both cities, as well as the Orange County
Transportation Authority. He conducted traffic analyses for the cities, including mid -block and intersection
level of service analysis; field reviewed the centerline alignments through both cities and assisted with the
identification of capacity impacts as well as potential right -of --way issues. Mr. Cheu�R ��'. �a-•;._ �'--
project benefits to the cities arterial streets in terms of mode shift from auto to rail.
Robert Ayer, PE, Ph. D
Project Manager
Credentials:
1983: Ph. D. Civil Engineering, University of Southern
California
1978: M.S. Applied Mechanics,
19.76: B.S. Civil Engineering,
California .
(Magna cum Laude)
Professional Engineer #37859
Professional Experience:
Harvard University
University of Southern
(CA), #62056581 (IL)
Mr. Ayer has 22 years of experience in many aspects of
flood control engineering.. He has prepared hydrology and
hydraulic studies, and drainage facilities such as dams,
detention ponds, storm drains, culverts, and open channels.
Projects Mr. Ayer has worked on include Master Plans of
Drainage for the communities of Mammoth Lakes, Fillmore,
Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, and Simi Valley, California.
Performed well over 20 CLOMR and LOMR applications for
FEMA; designed drainage improvements for the Hollywood
Bowl; performed a Probable Maximum Flood' Study for the
Santa Felicia Dam in Ventura County.
In addition, he was responsible for review of hydraulic
studies for a 6 state region. of the United States (IL, IA,
Offices Located In: MN, MI; OH, and WI) as part of the FEMA review process. Met
with clients and governmental agencies to inform citizens
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and local flood officials to educate them of the flood
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encourage states to maintain and increases funds necessary
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to improve flood maps as well as to help prioritize state
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CURRICULUM VITAE OF
DAVID S. WHITLEY
447 Third Street, Fillmore, CA 93015 (805) 524-3620
Personal Information
Citizenship: U.S.A. Birthdate: 3/5/53
S.S #: 556-90-5616 Marital Status: Married, 1 child.
Foreign Languages: Spanish; French (reading and writing);
Portuguese and Italian (reading).
Professional employment
Current: Principal, W & S Consultants, cultural resource management
consultants (1982,- present). Instructor, Division 'of Social Sciences and
Humanities, UCLA Extension (1983 - present).
1987 - 1989: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Rock Art Research Unit,
Archaeology Department, University of the Witwatersrand.
1983 - 1987: Chief Archaeologist, Institute of Archaeology, and Lecturer, Department of
Anthropology, UCLA.
Education
Ph.D. in Anthropology, UCLA, 1982, with specialization in archaeology.
M.A. in Geography, UCLA, March 1979, with specialization in
® urban/quantitative studies.
A.B. in Anthropology, Magna Cum. Laude, A.B. in Geography, Magna Cum Laude,
UCLA, 1976.
Awards and Honors
1994-6
Listed in Who's Who among Hispanic Americans.
1996
Listed in Who's Who in Rock Art Research.
1992-6
Listed in Who's Who in the West.
1993
Special Appreciation Award, California Indian Foundation.
1993
FELLOW, American Anthropological Association.
1991
Special Appreciation Award, Simi Valley Historical
1987-9
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Rock Art Research
Unit, University of the Witwatersrand.
1983
Golden Eagle Award, CINE Film Festival, Washington, D.C.
1983
Silver Medal, New York Film and Television Festival, New York
1983
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Association for Field
Archaeology.
1976
A.B. degrees in Anthropology and Geography
awarded Magna Cum Laude.
1976
Pi Gamma Mu.
1971-5
Honors at Entrance and Honors Program, College of
Letters and Sciences, UCLA.
Professional Appointments
United States Representative, UNESCO International Council on
Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), Comite International d'Art
Rupestre (CAR), 1992 - present; Executive Committee, 1995 - present.
Society.
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Archaeological & Anthropological Advisor, Ventura County Cultural
Heritage Board,.1996 - present.
Rock Art Archive Advisory Committee, UCLA Institute of
Archaeology, 1991-1996.
Prehistoric Archaeologist, State of California, Historical Resources
Commission, 1986-1987..
Chauvet Cave Research Advisory Committee, Ministere de la Culture et
Educacion, France, 1996 -present:
Funded Research Projects,
Chronometric dating of petroglyphs in the Mojave Desert, Association for Field
Archaeology, 1983-1984, $3500.00. BLM and US Army,, 1995 - 1996, $4300.00.
Sin Cabezas Guatemala Excavation Project, 1986-1987: Private funding, 1986-
1987, $22 ;000.00; USIS. Technical Specialists Grant, Guatemala, 1987, $3500.00; Seven
Springs Foundation, 1987, $2000.00;
Coso Junction Ranch Excavation Project (CA-INY-2284), 1983-1987: Dean of
Social Science, Discretionary Fund, UCLA, 1984,$2000.00; Coso Junction Ranch, Inc.,
1983-1985, $2100.00; University Research Expeditions Program, 1984-1986 $18,000.00.
Research Specializations
Peopling of the Americas
Rock art
Cognitive and symbolic archaeology
Hunter -gatherer ethnohistory and prehistory
Method, theory and philosophy of science and archaeology
Western North American, Mesoamerican & African prehistory
Professional Publications: Books and Monographs
1998 Readings in Cognitive Archaeology New World Approaches.. ,
London:
Routledge.
1998 Gender and Archaeology: A Reader (with K Hays -
Gilpin) London: Routledge.
1997 Ethnography and Western North American Rock Art,
edited by D.S. Whitley. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press.
1997 L'Art des Chamanes: Art Rupestre en Californie. Paris: Le Seul
(published
in English as The Art of the Shaman: Native American Rock Art of California. Salt Lake
City: The University of Utah Press).
1996 Guide to Rock Art Sites: Southern California and Southern
Nevada. Missoula, MT: Mountain Press Publishing.
1994 New Light on Old Art: Recent Advances in Hunter -Gatherer
Rock Art
Research, edited by DS Whitley. and LL Loendorf.
UCLA Institute of Archaeology, Monograph 36.
'1989 Investigaciones Arqueologicas en la Costa Sur de Guatemala,
edited by
DS Whitley and MP Beaudry. UCLA Institute of Archaeology, Monograph 31.
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1982 Pictographs of the Coso Reqion: Analvsis and Interpretation of the Coso
Painted Style, edited by RASchiffman, DS Whitley et al. Bakersfield College Publications in
Archaeology No, 2. (Second edition published 1986; Coyote Press, Salinas).
1980 Inland Chumash Archaeological Investigations, edited by DS Whitley, EL
McCann and CW Clewlow, Jr. UCLA Institute of Archaeology, Monograph 15.
1979 Archaeological Investigations at the Ring Brothers Site
Complex, Thousand Oaks, California, edited by CW Clewlow, Jr.,. D. S.
Whitley and EL McCann. UCLA Institute of Archaeology, Monograph .13.
1979 The Archaeology of Oak Park, Ventura County California
Volume lll, edited by CW Clewlow, Jr. and DS Whitley. UCLA
Institute of Archaeology, Monograph 11.
Professional Papers: Refereed Journals & Series
1994 By the Hunter, For the Gatherer: Art, Social Relations and
Subsistence Change in the Great Basin. World Archaeology 25:356-373.
1993 New Perspectives on the Clovis vs. Pre -Clovis Controversy, by DS Whitley
and RI Dorn. American Antiquity 58:626-647.
1992 Prehistory and Post -Positivist Science: A Prolegomenon to
Cognitive Archaeology. Archaeological Method and Theory, Volume 4, edited
by M Schiffer, pp. 57-100. Tucson: Univ. of Arizona Press.
1992 Shamanism and Rock Art in Far Western North America.
Cambridge Archaeological Journal 2:89-113.
1992 New Approach to the Radiocarbon Dating of Rock Varnish,
with Examples from Drylands, by RI Dorn et al, Annals, Association of
American Geographers 82:136-151.
1989 Archaeology after the Revolution: The ideological use of the past in the
development of Mexican nationalism. Latin American Reports 5(2):10-22.
1988. Cation -Ratio Dating of Petroglyphs Using PIXE, by DS Whitley and RI
Dorn, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research 835:410-414.
1988 The Late Prehistoric Period in the Coso Range and Environs. Pacific
Coast Archaeological Society Quarterly 24(1):2-10.
1987 Socioreligious Context and Rock Art in East-Central California. Journal of
Anthropological Archaeology 6:159-188.
1987 Rock art chronology in eastern California, by DS Whitley and . RI Dorn.
World Archaeology 19:150-164.
1986 Cation -Ratio and Accelerator Radiocarbon Dating of
Rock Varnish on Mojave Artifacts and Landforms, by RI Dorn et al. Science
231:830-833,
1985 Spatial Autocorrelation Tests and the Classic Maya
Collapse: Methods and Inferences, by DS Whitley and WAV
Clark. Journal of Archaeological Science 12:377-395.
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1985 -EI Balsamo Residential Investigations: A Pilot Project
and Research Issues, by BL Starke et al. American Anthropologist 87:100-
111. '
1984 Chronometric and relative age -determination of
petroglyphs in the Western United States, by RI Dorn and DS Whitley.
Annals Association of American Geographers 74:308-322.
1984 The Use of Relative Repatination in the Chronological
Ordering of Petroglyph Assemblages, by DS Whitley et al. Journal of New
World Archaeology 4(3):19-25.
1984 Chemical and Micromorphological Analysis of Rock Art
Pigments from the Western Great Basin, by DS Whitley and RI Dorn.
Journal of New World Archaeology 4(3):48-51.
1984 An Unusual Petroglyph from. Horse Creek, Tulare County,
California, by F Fenenga et al. Journal of New World Archaeology 4(3):52-
58.
1983 Cation -ratio dating of petroglyphs from the Western United
States, North America, by RI Dorn and DS Whitley. Nature 302:816-818.
1982 Notes on the Coso Petroglyphs, the Etiological
Mythology of the Western Shoshone, and the Interpretation of Rock Art,
Journal of California and Great Basin Anthropology 4:262-271.
Professional Publications: Book and Monograph Chapters.
In The Numic Vision Quest: Ritual and Rock Art in the
Press Great Basin. In Ethnography and Western North
American Rock Art, edited by D.S. Whitley. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico
Press.
In Ethnohistory and South -Central. California Rock Art. In
Press Rock Artand Shamanism: New Perspectives, edited by K.
Hedges.. American Rock Art Research Association.
In , Finding Rain in the Desert: Rock Art and Landscape in Press Far
Western North America. In Rock Art, edited by C
Chippindale and PSC Tagon. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
1996 Meaning and Metaphor in the Coso Petroglyphs:
Understanding Great Basin Rock Art. In New Perspectives on the Coso
Petroglyphs, edited by J Baird and E Younkin. Ridgecrest: Maturango Museum.
1996 Recent Advances in Petroglyph Dating and Their Implications
for the Pre -Clovis Occupation of North America, by D.S. Whitley et al. In Proceedings of
the Society for California Archaeology, Volume 9:92-103. Sacramento: Society for
California Archaeology.
1994 . Shamanism, Natural Modeling and the Rock Art of Far Western North
American Hunter -Gatherers. In Shamanism and Rock Art in North American, edited by S
Turpin, pp. 1-43. Special Publication 1, Rock Art Foundation, Inc., San Antonio.
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1994 Cation -ratio dating of rock engravings from Klipfontein,
Northern Cape Province, South Africa, by.DS Whitley and HJ
Annegarn,
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pp. '189-197. In Contested Images: diversity in Southern African rock artresearch, edited
by TA Dowson and JD Lewis -Williams. Johannesburg: Univ. Witwatersrand Press.
1994 Introduction: Off the Cover and Into the Book, by DS Whitley and LL
Loendorf, pp. xi-xx. In New Light onOld Art: Recent Advances in Hunter -Gatherer Rock Art
Research, edited by DS Whitley and LL Loendorf. UCLA Institute of Archaeology,
Monograph 36.
1994 Ethnography and Rock Art in the Far West: Some
Archaeological Implications, pp. 81-93. In New Light on Old Art: Recent
Advances in Hunter -Gatherer Rock Art Research, edited by DS Whitley and LL Loendorf.
UCLA Institute of Archaeology, Monograph 36.
1991 Chiefs on the Coast: Developing Chiefdoms in the Tiquisate
Region in Ethnographic Perspective, by DS Whitley and MP Beaudry, pp.
101-120. In The Formation of Complex Society in Southeastern Mesoamerica, edited by W
Fowler. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
1989 Introduction del_Volumen, by MP Beaudry and DS Whitley, pp. 1-3. In
Investigaciones Arqueologicas en la Costa Sur de
Guatemala, edited by: DS Whitley and MP Beaudry. UCLA Institute of
Archaeology, Monograph 31.
1989 Investigaciones en el Sitio Sin Cabezas 1986: Introduccion y Resumen
de los Resultados, by. DS Whitley and MP Beaudry, pp. 84-97. In Investigaciones
Arqueologicas en la Costa Sur de Guatemala, edited by DS Whitley and MP Beaudry.
UCLA Institute of Archaeology, Monograph 31.
1989 Artefactos de Sin Cabezas, pp. 163-180. In Investigaciones
Arqueologicas en la Costa Sur de Guatemala, edited.by DS Whitley and MP
Beaudry. UCLA Institute of Archaeology, Monograph 31.
1988 Bears and Baskets: Aspects of Shamanism in North American Rock Art,
pp. 34-45. In The State of the Art: Advances in World Rock Art, edited by TA Dowson.
Johannesburg: Archaeology Department, University of the Witwatersrand.
1988 Obsidian Hydration Dates from the Coso Range, pp. 75-77. In Obsidian
Dates IV, edited by CW Meighan and JL Scalise. UCLA Institute of Archaeology,
Monograph 29.
1982 Practical Mapping for the Field Archaeologist, pp. 14-22. In Practical
Archaeology: Field and Laboratory Techniques and Archaeological Logistics edited by BD
Dillon. UCLA Institute of Archaeology, Archaeological Research Tools No. 2. (Reprinted
1989, 1993).
1982 Introduction, by DS Whitley and. RA Schiffman, pp. 1-4. In
Pictographs of the Coso Region: Analysis and Interpretation of the Coso
Painted Style, edited by RA Schiffman; DS Whitley et al. Bakersfield College Publications
in Archaeology No. 2.
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1982 Perspectives on the Painted Rock Art of the Coso
Region, by DS Whitley et al, pp. 97-105. In Pictographs of the Coso Region:
Analysis and Interpretation of the Coso Painted Style, edited by RA Schiffman, DS Whitley
et al. Bakersfield College Publications in Archaeology No. 2.
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1980 Brief Notes. on the History of Inland Chumash Archaeology, by DS Whitley
et al, pp.. 3-10. In Inland Chumash Archaeological
Investigations, edited by DS Whitley, EL McCann and CW Clewlow, Jr.
UCLA Institute of Archaeology, Monograph 15'.
1980 Preliminary Investigations at a:Site Complex on the
North Ranch, Westlake, Ventura County, California, by DS Whitley et al, pp..
43-120. In Inland Chumash Archaeological Investigations, edited by DS Whitley, EL
McCann and CW Clewlow, Jr. UCLA Institute ofArchaeology, Monograph 15.
1980 An Unusual Lithic Feature from an Inland Chumash
Site, by .DS Whitley and CW Clewlow, Jr., pp.153.166. In Inland Chumash
Archaeological Investigations, edited by DS Whitley, EL McCann and CW Clewlow, Jr.
UCLA Institute of Archaeology, Monograph 15.
1980 Intra -Site Variability on Ven -261: A Test Case, by DS Whitley et
al, pp. 167-186. In Inland Chumash Archaeological Investigations, edited by DS Whitley,
EL McCann and CW Clewlow, Jr. UCLA Institute of Archaeology, Monograph 15.
1979 Introduction to Oak Park Prehistory, by CW Clewlow, Jr: and DS
Whitley.,.pp.1-5. In The Archaeology of Oak Park, Ventura County, California, Volume III,
edited by CW Clewlow, Jr. and DS Whitley. UCLA Institute of Archaeology, Monograph 11.
1979 A Historical Perspective on the Research at Oak Park, pp. 6-29. In The
Archaeology of Oak Park Ventura County California Volume III,
edited by CW Clewlow,. Jr. and DS Whitley. UCLA Institute of Archaeology, Monograph 11.
1979 Surface Archaeology at Oak Park, by DS Whitley et al, pp.
30-83. In The Archaeology of Oak Park Ventura County California, Volume III, edited by
CW Clewlow, Jr. and DS Whitley. UCLA Institute of Archaeology, Monograph 11.
1979 Preliminary Excavations at CA -Ven -122; by DS Whitley et al, pp. 84-130.
In The Archaeology of Oak Park Ventura County, California, Volume III, edited by CW
Clewlow, Jr. and DS Whitley. UCLA Institute of Archaeology, Monograph 11.
1979 The Excavation of the Oak Park Rockshelters, by CW Clewlow, Jr., et al,
pp. 131-148. In The Archaeology of Oak Park, Ventura County, California, Volume III,
edited by CW Clewlow, Jr. and DS Whitley. UCLA Institute of Archaeology, Monograph 11.
1979 The Organizational Structure of the Lulapin and Humaliwo, by DS Whitley
and CW Clewlow, Jr., pp. 1497-174. In The Archaeology of Oak Park, Ventura County,
California, Volume III, edited by CW Clewlow, Jr. and DS Whitley. UCLA Institute of
Archaeology, Monograph 11.
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1979 The Ring Brothers Site Complex, by CW Clewlow, Jr., DS
Whitley and EL McCann, pp. 1-10. In Archaeological Investigations at the
Ring Brothers Site Complex, Thousand Oaks, California, edited by CW Clewlow, Jr., DS
Whitley and EL McCann. UCLA Institute of Archaeology, Monograph 13.
1979 Artifacts from the Ring Brothers Site Complex, by DS Whitley et al, pp.
11=100. In Archaeological Investigations at the Ring Brothers Site Complex, Thousand
Oaks. California, edited by CW Clewlow, Jr., DS Whitley and EL McCann. UCLA Institute
of Archaeology, Monograph 13.
1979- Subsurface Features, Tools Kits and a Sweathouse Pit at the
Ring Brothers Complex, pp. 101-110. In Archaeological Investigations at the
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Ring Brothers Site Complex, Thousand Oaks, California edited by CW Clewlow,, Jr., DS
Whitley and EL McCann. UCLA Institute of Archaeology, Monograph 13. .
1979 Perspectives on the Ring Brothers Site Complex.and
the Archaeology of the Arroyo Conejo, by DS Whitley and CW Clewlow, Jr.,
pp. 111-126. In Archaeological Investigations at the Ring Brothers Site Complex,
Thousand Oaks, California, edited by CW Clewlow,:Jr., DS Whitley and EL McCann.
UCLA Institute of Archaeology, Monograph 13.
Professional Publications: Reviews and Miscellaneous
In Native American Rock Art at Fort Irwin. Natural and Cultural Press
Resources Series No. 2. Fort Irwin NTC: Directorate of Public Works (In
Press, 1996).
1996 Invited comment on "Entering Alternative Realities:
Cognition, Art and Architecture in Irish Passage -Tombs" by J Dronfield. Cambridge
Archaeological Journal 6(1), 1996.
1.994 Invited comment on "Australia's Ancient Warriors" by PSC
Taxon and C Chippindale. Cambridge Archaeological Journal 4(2):237-238.
1994 Review of Representations in Archaeology; by J -C Gardin and CS
Peebles. American Antiquity 59:375-376.
1993 The Raw and the Half -Baked: Structuralism and Archaeological Interpretation
(review article of Material Culture and Text: The Art of Ambiguity, by C Tilley). Cambridge
Archaeological Journal 3:118-121. '
1992 Rock Art in California, USA. International Newsletter on Rock Art, No. 2:27-
31
1989 Review of Visions of the Sky, edited by R Schiffman. Journal of
California and Great Basin Anthropology 11:121-124.
1988 Invited comment on "The signs of all times" by JD Lewis -Williams and TA
Dowson. Current Anthropology 29:238.
1987 .Invited comment. Rock Art Research 4(2):158-159.
1986 Archaeological Investigations at the Coso Junction Ranch Site, by. DS
Whitley and G Gumerman IV, Backdirt 1(1):4-6.
1985 Review of California Archaeology, by JL and KK Chartkoff. Masterkey
59(2):52.
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1983 Review of Rock Art of the,Spanish Levant, by A
Beltran. UCLA Insitute of Archaeology Bibliographical Leaflet Series No. 30.
1982 Review of Hunters of the Northern Forest, by RK
Nelson. UCLA Insitute of Archaeology Bibliographical Leaflet Series No. 20.-
1977
0:1977 Review of Soil Science and Archaeology, by Susan
Limprey. UCLA Institute of Archaeology. Bibliographical Leaflet Series, No.
17.
Papers Presented at Professional Meetings
Landscape, Gender and Sacred Places in the Far West; Society for
American Archaeology, New Orleans, 1996.
Foreign Materials Analysis of Petroglyphs, with RI Dorn; Society for
American Archaeology, New Orleans, 1996,
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The Vision Quest in Southern California; Eleventh Annual California Indian Conference,
UCLA, 1995.
Art, Ideology and Gender: A Great Basin Case Study; Durango
Conference on Southwest Archaeology, Ft. Lewis College, 1995
Art, Myth and Ritual in the Far West; Society for American Archaeology,
Minneapolis, 1995.
The Long and the Short of It: California Archaeology, Varnish Dating and.the Peopling of
the Americas, with RI Dorn and JM Simon; Society for California Archaeology, Eureka,
1995.
Sacred Land, Mythic Country: Supernatural Landscape in Far Western
North America; American Anthropological Association, Atlanta, 1994.
Migrations and Metaphors; Arizona Archaeological Council, Phoenix, 1994.
The Numic Spread Reconsidered, with J Francis and L Loendorf; Great
Basin Anthropological Conference, Elko, 1994.
Rock Art and the Origin of Great Basin Political Systems; Southwest Symposium, Tempe,
1994.
Rock Art and the Peopling of the Americas, with RI Dorn; Southwest Symposium, Tempe,
1994.
Re -Thinking the Clovis/Pre-Clovis Debate, with RI Dorn and JM Simon; Society for
California Archaeology, Ventura, 1994.
Ethnohistory and South -Central California Rock Art; Society for
California Archaeology, Ventura, 1994.
The Origins of Numic Political Differentiation; Society for American Archaeology,
Anaheim, 1994.
Rock Art and the Pre -Clovis Colonization of the Americas, with RI Dorn
and JM Simon; Society for American Archaeology, Anaheim, 1994.
Shamanism, Ethnohistory and South -Central California Rock Art;
American Rock Art Research Association/International Rock Art Conference, Flagstaff,
1994. .
Dinwoody Rock Art in a Numic-Wide Perspective; with L Loendorf; First Rocky
Mountain Archaeological Conference, Jackson, 1993.
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Ethnography and rock art in the far west; Society for American
Archaeology, Pittsburgh, 1992.
Cation -ratio dating of rock engravings from Klipfontein, South Africa; Society of
Africanist Archaeologists, Los Angeles, 1992.
Clovis versus Pre -Clovis: Perspectives on the peopling of the
New World, with RI Dorn; International Geographical Union,
Washington, D.C., 1992.
The vision quest in the Great Basin; Great Basin Anthropological
Conference, Boise, 1992.
"To Have Died": Shamanism and rock art in far western North
America; American Anthropological Association, New Orleans, 1990.
Etiology and ideology in the Great Basin; Great Basin
Anthropological Conference, Reno, 1990.
Rock art conservation in southern Africa; Society of Africanist
Archaeologists, Gainesville, 1990.
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Cation -ratio dating of petroglyphs with PIXE (Invited Address); Eighth
International Conference on Ion Beam Analysis,
International Union of Pure.and Applied Physics, Johannesburg,, 1988.
Chiefs on the Coast: the Tiquisate region in ethnographic
perspective, with M Beaudry; American Anthropological Association,
Philadelphia, 1988.
Bears and Baskets: aspects of aboriginal southern Sierra Nevada
symbolism; Southern African Association of Archaeologists,
Johannesburg, 1988.
Ethnography of communication and rock art study in the active
voice; Society for American Archaeology, Toronto, 1987.
Cation -ratio dating and rock art chronology in the western Great
Basin, with RI Dorn; Society for American Archaeology, Toronto, 1987.
The Late Prehistoric Period in the Coso Range and Environs, with G
Gumerman, JM Simon and T Rose; Society for California Archaeology,
Fresno, 1987.
Excavations at Sin Cabezas, Tiquisate, 1986, with M Beaudry;
Society for American Archaeology, New Orleans, 1986.
Archaeology and geomorphology at the Coso Junction Ranch Site,
with JM Simon; Great Basin"Anthropological Conference, Las Vegas, 1986.
Pre -Clovis evidence from the Coso Range; Society for California .
Archaeology, San Diego, 1985.
Style, style areas and southern Sierra Nevada pictographs;
Society for American Archaeology, Denver, 1985.
Rock art chronology in the western Great Basin; Great Basin
. Anthropological Conference, Boise, 1984.
Chronometric age -determination of surface artifacts from Lake
Mohave, CA, with RI Dorn; Society for American Archaeology, Portland,
1984.
Cation -ratio dating of petroglyphs from the Coso Range; Society for
California Archaeology, San Diego, 1983.
Notes on the etiological mythology of the Shoshone and the Coso
petroglyphs; Great Basin Anthropological Conference, Reno, 1982.
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Shell beads to glass bangles: the evolution of a chiefdom in
southern. California; Society for Historical Archaeology,
Albuquerque, 1980.
Invited Lectures & Conferences
The Vision Quest in South -Central California. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural
History, Keynote Address, Archaeology Week, Santa Barbara, 1996..
Shamans, Myths and Ritual Pilgrimages: Recent Research on Lower
Colorado . Rivet .Rock Art: Southern Nevada Rock Art Enthusiasts,
Archaeology Week, Las Vegas, 1996.
Pre -Clovis Peopling of the Americas and the Buck Wheeler Site, Nevada. Friends of
Calico, 31 st Annual Meeting, 1995.
Shamanism and North American Rock Art. Oregon Museum of Science
Industry, Young Scholars Program, Fossil, OR, 1995.
Rock Art: A Global Perspective. Kern County Archaeological
Society, ,Keynote Address, Archaeology Week,
California State University, Bakersfield, 1995.
The Latest on the Oldest: Recent Research on the Peopling of the
Americas. Archaeological Institute of America/
.Minnesota Archaeology Week,, Minneapolis, 1995.
Shamanism and Rock Artin Far Western North America. Oregon
Archaeological Society, Portland, 1995.
Neuropsychology and the Origins of Art. Dept. of Anthropology,
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, 1995.
With a Place in Mind: The.Geography,of Rock Art and the,
Invention of the Cultural Landscape. Dept. Geography,
Arizona State University, Tempe, 1995.
Altered States of Consciousness, Neuropsychological Models and
Shamanistic Iconography. Dept. Art History,
University of Texas, Austin, 1994.
Art, Gender and Subsistence.Change in the Coso Range. D.
of
Anthropology, California State University, San Bernardino, 1994.
The Latest on the Oldest: Pre -Clovis Rock Art in California.
Friends of Calico, Thirtieth Annual Meeting, 1994.
Recent Advances in Coso Range Petroglyph Research. Maturango
Museum, Ridgecrest, ,1994.
Ethnography and Rock Art. University of Arizona, Rock Art
recording and conservation field class, La Junta, CO, 1994.
Ethnography and Great Basin Rock Art. USFS PIT Program &
Central Oregon Archaeological Society, Bend, OR, 1994.
Shamanism and.Natura► Modeling in Far Western North America. Second
Family Conference on World Traditions of Culture
and Art: Cosmology and Natural ,Modeling Among Aboriginal
Peoples, University of Texas, Austin, 1993.
Rain Shamanism in the Coso Range. Trinity University/Witte Museum,
Antonio, 1993.
Recent developments in African rock art research. Dept. History,
UCLA, 1993.
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Cognitive Archaeology in the Coso Range. Dept. Anthropology,
Occidental College, Los Angeles, 1993.
New Perspectives on the First Peopling of the Americas. Friends of Calico, 29th Annual
Meeting, 1993.
Clovis versus Pre -Clovis in the Quincentenary year. Archaeological
Society, UCLA, 1992.
The Early Horizon/Intermediate Period Transition. Antelope Valley
Archaeological Society, 1991.
Archaeology and ideology in the southern Sierra Nevada. Dept.
Anthropology, UC Santa Cruz, 1990.
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Peopling of the New World; Southern African Archaeological
Society Annual Symposium; Johannesburg, 1989.
New light on old art: recent advances in dating African rock art;
UCLA Friends of Archaeology, 1989.
Shamanism and Rock Art in North America. University of the
Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 1988.
Prehistory of Mesoamerica. Johannesburg College, 1988.
Sitio Sin Cabezas y cultura de la Costa Sur; Asociation Tikal,
Guatemala, 1987.
Recent advances in Mesoamerican archaeology. Southern African
Archaeological Society, Transvaal Branch, 1987.
Recent advances in rock art research. Eastern Sierra Museum, Annual Meeting,
1986.
Recent advances in Coso Range petroglyph-studies. Antelope
Valley Archaeological Society, 1986.
Excavations at Tiquisate, Guatemala. UCLA Institute of
Archaeology, 1986.
Hidratacion de obsidiana: un metodo chronometrico. Universidad de San Carlos,
Guatemala, 1986.
Site types and site -environment relationships in inland Ventura
County. Dept. Anthropology, UC Davis, 1985.
Cation -ratio dating and the peopling of the New World. Friends of Calico, Annual Meeting,
1985.
• Prehistory of the Coso Range.. UCLA Institute of Archaeology, 1983.
Rock art of California. American Association of University
Women, Westchester, 1983.
Rock Art of the Coso Range. Maturango. Museum, 1982.
Professional Memberships
American Anthropological Association'(Fellow, 1993 - present)
Register of Professional Archaeologists
Society for American Archaeology
Society for California Archaeology
Teaching Experience
Eastern and Western Mesoamerica Prehistory
North American Ethnology & Archaeology
California Archaeology
World Rock�Art
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Archaeological Field Training
Manuscript Reviews
Antiquity
American Antiquity
Journal of Anthropoloaical Archaeolo
Cambridge Archaeological Journal
Geographical Analysis
Journal of Archaeological Science
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research
Journal of California and Great Basin Anthropology
Studies in Conservation
Ancient Mesoamerica
Sage Publications
Stanford University Press
Proposal Reviews
John Simon Guggenheim Foundation
National Geographic Society
Schools of the Pacific Foundation
Lawrence Livermore Laboratory - Univ. California Program
LSB Leakey Foundation
McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, Cambridge
National Park Service, National Center for Preservation Technology &
Training - Grants Program
Professional & Public Service
Co-organizer and chair (with D. Myers and R. Clemmer), "Re -Reading Julian
Steward: History, Theory and Subsistence in Great Basin Research", Fiftieth Biennual
Great Basin Conference, Lake Tahoe, 1996.
Organizer, Society for American Archaeology, Rock Art Interest Group, 1996.
Organizer, "In . Steward's Shadow: Iconography, Neuropsychology,
Landscape and Gender in Rock Art", Society for American Archaeology meetings, New
Orleans, 1996.
Public lecture, Rock Art at Fort Irwin, 11th Armored Cavalry, Scorpions Unit,
Fort Irwin NTC, 1996.
Adult advisor, Fillmore-Piru 4H turtle and tortoise project, 1995-1996.
Classroom lecture, -Chumash Indians; St. Sebastian School, Santa Paula,
1995.
Organizer and co-chair (with L Loendorf and J Keyser), "Time, Culture and
Art I: Small Scale Societies and . "Time, Culture and Art II: Large Scale Societies and
Culture Contact and Change", Society for American Archaeology meetings, Minneapolis,
1995.
Public lecture, Recent Discoveries in Upper Paleolithic Rock Art, Optimist
Club, Thousand Oaks, 1995.
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Lecture for park docents, Rock Art of eastern California; Tomokhani State
Park, Tehachapi, 1995.
Adult advisor, Fillmore-Piru 4H turtle and tortoise project, 1994-1995.
Co-organizer (with the Getty Conservation Institute), Rock Art Site
Management Workshop, Society for American Archaeology meetings, Anaheim, '1994.
Organizer and co-chair (with L Loendorf), "Rock Art: Implications for Culture
Process and Culture History", Society for American Archaeology meetings, Anaheim,
1994.
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Classroom lecture, St. Sebastian School Honors Program, Gold mining and
gold mining history in southern California, Santa Paula, 1994..
Participant, National.Park Service, Petroglyph National Monument planning
and management symposium, Albuquerque, 1993
Classroom lecture, "Mesoamerican archaeology", Crestview School, Simi
Valley, 1993,
Organizer, Society of Africanist Archaeologists meetings, archaeological
fieldtrip, Los Angeles, 1992.
Co-organizer and co-chair (with Lawrence Loendorf), "New Light on Old Art:
Advances in Hunter -gatherer ,rock art studies"; Society for American Archaeology
meetings, Pittsburgh, 1992.
Maturango Museum of the Indian Wells Valley, Exhibit Consultant, "From
Rock Art to Rockets", 1992.
Classroom lecture, Peopling of the Americas, Our Lady of Lourdes School, .
Tujunga, 1992.
Co-organizer and co-chair (with C Chippindale), "Beyond Counts., Catalogs
and Chronologies: New Directions in Rock Art Research"; Society for American
Archaeology meetings, Toronto, 1987.
Organizer and instructor, lab course in obsidian hydration dating for the
Instituto de Antropologia a Historia, Guatemala, and the Instituto de Antropologia e
Historia, Honduras, IDEAH, Guatemala City, 1986.
Chair, "Recent research in the Coso Range"; Great Basin Anthropological
Conference, Los Vegas, 1986.
Classroom lecture, Introduction to Archaeology, St. Matthews School, ..Santa
Monica, 1985.
Film and Recording Credits
Co -executive Producer, Chris Ward, "One Step Beyond" compact disc,
James Stroud, producer, Giant Records, 1996.
Anthropological. consultant, . "Blackfeather/Mystic" TV pilot, Hearst
Entertainment/CBS, 1991-1992.
Senior script author, "Invitation to Adventure", Institute of Archaeology,
UCLA, 1986.
Archaeological consultant, "Vibes" Columbia Pictures feature film, 1986.
Script author, "Rock Art Treasures of Ancient America: The California
Collection", Dave Caldwell Productions, 1982.
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Script consultant, "Rock Art from the Mountains of Fire", RUJAC Productions,
1982.
Professional References
Dr. Jean Clottes
Conservateur General du Patrimoine
Ministere de la Culture
11, Rue du Fourcat
0900 Foix, FRANCE
(33) 61-65-0182
FAX: (33) 61-65-3573
Prof. Merrick Posnansky
Dept. of History
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 825-3779
(818) 986-1381
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Dr. Ronald I. Dorn
Prof. Linda Schele
Department of Geography
Dept. of Art History
Arizona State University
University of Texas
Tempe, AZ 85287
Austin, TX 78712
(602) 965-7533
(512) 928-2379
(602) 966-4245
Prof. Thomas Huffman, Chair
Dr. Christopher DeCorse.
Archaeology Department
Dept of Anthropology
University of the Witwatersrand
Syracuse University
Private Bag 3, WITS 2050
Syracuse, N.Y 13244
SOUTH AFRICA
(315) 443-2200
(27) 11-716-4099
FAX: (27) 11-339=1620
Dr. Solveig Turpin
BARU
University of Texas
PRC 26
Austin, TX 78712-1100
(512) 475-7870