02-1025_DUDEK & ASSOCIATES, INC._Personal Services AgreementPERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WY,ATHIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this R day ofgept 2
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by and between the City of San Juan Capistrano (hereinafter referred to as the "City") and
DUDEK & ASSOCIATES, INC. (hereinafter referred to as "Consultant").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Citydesires to retain the services of Consultant to prepare a preliminary
biological survey for AC 01-04 (Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort) and AC 01-08 (Camp
Cookie Stable and Ranch); and
WHEREAS, Consultant is qualified by virtue of experience, training, education and
expertise to accomplish such services.
NOW, THEREFORE, City and Consultant mutually agree as follows:
Section 1. Scope of Work.
The scope of work to be performed by Consultant shall consist of those tasks as set
forth in Exhibit 'A" attached and incorporated herein by reference.
Consultant warrants that all of its services shall be performed in a competent,
professional and satisfactory manner and in accordance with the prevalent standards of
its profession.
Section 2. Tenn.
This Agreement shall commence on the effective date of this Agreement and
services required hereunder shall be completed by no later than October 31, 2002.
Section 3. Compensation.
3.1 Amount.
Total compensation for the scope of services for this Project shall not exceed
seven -thousand three hundred eighty dollars and no cents ($7,380.00), as set forth in
Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated herein by reference.
3.2 Rate Schedule.
The services shall be billed for services as set forth in Exhibit "A," attached
and incorporated herein by reference. Included within the compensation are all the
Consultant's ordinary office and overhead expenses incurred by it, its agents and
employees, including meetings with the City representatives and incidental costs to
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perform the stipulated services. Submittals shall be in accordance with Consultant's
proposal.
3.3 Method of Payment.
Consultant shall submit monthly invoices based on total services which have
been satisfactorily completed and specifying a percentage of projected completion for
approval by the City. The City will pay monthly progress payments based on approved
invoices in accordance with this Section.
For extra work not part of this Agreement, a written authorization from City
is required prior to Consultant undertaking any extra work.
3.4 Records of Expenses.
Consultant shall keep complete and accurate records of all costs and
expenses incidental to services covered by this Agreement. These records will be made
available at reasonable times to City.
Section 4. Independent Contractor.
It is agreed that Consultant shall act and be an independent contractor and not an
agent or employee of City, and shall obtain no rights to any benefits which accrue to Citys
employees.
Section 5. Limitations Upon Subcontracting and Assignment.
The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Consultant, its principals
and employees were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement.
Consultant shall not contract with any other entity to perform the services required without
written approval of the City. This Agreement may not be assigned, voluntarily or by
operation of law, without the prior written approval of the City. If Consultant is permitted
to subcontract any part of this Agreement by City, Consultant shall be responsible to City
for the acts and omissions of its subcontractor as it is for persons directly employed.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationships between
any subcontractor and City. All persons engaged in the work will be considered employees
of Consultant. City will deal directly with and will make all payments to Consultant.
Section 6. Changes to Scope of Work.
In the event of a change in the Scope of Work provided for in the contract
documents as requested by the City, the Parties hereto shall execute an addendum to this
Agreement setting forth with particularity all terms of the new agreement, including but not
limited to any additional Consultant's fees.
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Section 7. Famillarilly with Work and Construction Site.
By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that: (1) it has investigated the
work to be performed; (2) it has investigated the proposed construction site, including the
location of all utilities, and is aware of all conditions there; and (3) it understands the
facilities, difficulties and restrictions of the work under this Agreement. Should Consultant
discover any latent or unknown conditions materially differing from those inherent in the
work or as represented by City, it shall immediately inform City of this and shall not
proceed with further work under this Agreement until written instructions are received from
the City.
Section 8. Time of Essence.
Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
Section 9. Compliance with Law.
Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and regulations
of federal, state and local government.
Section 10. Conflicts of Interest.
Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any
interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the
performance of the services contemplated by this Agreement. No person having such
interest shall be employed by or associated with Consultant.
Section 11. Copies of Work Product.
At the completion of the contract period, Consultant shall have delivered to City at
least one (1) copy of any final reports and architectural drawings containing Consultant's
findings, conclusions, and recommendations with any support documentation. All reports
submitted to the City shall be in reproducible format.
All services to be rendered hereunder shall be subject to the direction and approval
of the City.
Section 12. Ownership of Documents.
All reports, information, data and exhibits prepared or assembled by Consultant in
connection with the performance of its services pursuantto this Agreement are confidential
to the extent permitted by law, and Consultant agrees that they shall not be made available
to any individual or organization without prior written consent of the City. All such reports,
information, data, and exhibits shall be the property of the City and shall be delivered to
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the City upon demand without additional costs or expense to the City. The City
acknowledges such documents are instruments of Consultant's professional services.
Section 13. Indemnity.
Consultant agrees to protect, defend and hold harmless City, its elected and
appointed officials and employees from any and all claims, liabilities, expenses or damages
of any nature, including attorneys' fees, for injury or death of any person or damage to
property or interference with use of property and for errors and omissions committed by
Consultant arising out of or in connection with the work, operation or activities of
Consultant, its agents, employees and subcontractors in carrying out its obligations under
this Agreement.
Section 14. Insurance.
Insurance required herein shall be provided by Admitted Insurers in good standing
with the State of California and having a minimum Best's Guide Rating of A- Class VII or
better.
14.1 Comprehensive General Liability.
Throughout the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain in full force
and effect Comprehensive General Liability coverage in the following minimum amounts:
$500,000 property damage;
$500,000 injury to one person/any one occurrence/not limited to contractual
period;
$1,000,000 injury to more than one person/any one occurrence/not limited
to contractual period.
14.2 Comprehensive Automobile Liability.
Throughout the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain in full force
and effect Comprehensive Automobile Liability coverage, including owned, hired and non -
owned vehicles in the following minimum amounts:
$500,000 property damage;
$500,000 injury to one person/any one occurrence/not limited to contractual
period;
$1,000,000 injury to more than one person/any one occurrence/not limited
to contractual period
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14.3 Worker's Compensation.
If Consultant intends to employ employees to perform services under this
Agreement, Consultant shall obtain and maintain, during the term of this Agreement,
Worker's Compensation Employer's Liability Insurance in the statutory amount as required
by state law.
14.4 Proof of Insurance Requirements/Endorsement.
Prior to beginning any work under this Agreement, Consultant shall submit
the insurance certificates, including the deductible or self -retention amount, and an
additional insured endorsement to the Consultant's general liability and umbrella liability
policies to the City's City Clerk's office for certification that the insurance requirements of
this Agreement have been satisfied.
14.5 Errors and Omissions Coverage
Throughout the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain Errors and
Omissions Coverage (professional liability coverage) in an amount of not less than One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000). Prior to beginning any work under this Agreement, Consultant
shall submit an insurance certificate to the City Clerk's office for certification that the
insurance requirements of this Agreement have been satisfied.
14.6 Notice of Cancellation/Termination of Insurance.
The above policy/policies shall not terminate, nor shall they be canceled, nor
the coverages reduced, until after thirty (30) days' written notice is given to City, except that
ten (10) days' notice shall be given if there is a cancellation due to failure to pay a
premium.
14.7 Terms of Compensation.
Consultant shall not receive any compensation until all insurance provisions
have been satisfied.
14.8 Notice to Proceed.
Consultant shall not proceed with any work under this Agreement until the
City has issued a written "Notice to Proceed" verifying that Consultant has complied with
all insurance requirements of this Agreement.
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Section 15. Termination.
City and Consultant shall have the right to terminate this Agreement without cause
by giving thirty (30) days' advance written notice of termination to the other party.
In addition, this Agreement may be terminated for cause by providing ten (10) days'
notice to the other party of a material breach of contract. If the other party does not cure
the breach of contract, then the agreement may be terminated subsequent to the ten (10)
day cure period.
Section 16. Notice.
All notices shall be personally delivered or mailed to the below listed addresses, or
to such other addresses as may be designated by written notice. These addresses shall
be used for delivery of service of process:
To City: City of San Juan Capistrano
32400 Paseo Adelanto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Attn: Director of Administrative Services
To Consultant: Dudek & Associates, inc.
605 Third Street
Encinitas, CA 92024
Section 17. Attorneys' Fees.
If any action at law or in equity is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of this
Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and
necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to which he may be entitled.
Section 18. Dispute Resolution.
In the event of a dispute arising between the parties regarding performance or
interpretation of this Agreement, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration under
the auspices of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service ("JAMS").
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Section 19. Entire Agreement.
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the
parties and supersedes all previous negotiations between them pertaining to the subject
matter thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement.
CITY OF
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ATTEST:
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a aret R. AMonahan, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John R. haw, City Attorney
Manager
Project Manager
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Dudek & Associates, Inc.
Frank J. Dudek
President
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cngineering, Planning,
Environmental Sciences and
Profe,soonal mems for Complex Prjecle Management Services
17 September 2002
Ms. Lynnette Adolphson
Management Analyst
32400 Paseo Adelanto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Corporate Office:
605 Third Street 760.942.5147
Encinitas, California 92024 Fax 760.632.0164
RECEIVED D2UIU?nJn
SEP 19 2002
PLANNING DEPT.
Re: Statement of Qualifications and Proposal - Preliminary Biological Survey for AC 01-04
(Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort) & Camp Cookie Stable and Ranch Project, City of
San Juan Capistrano, California
Dear Ms. Adolphson:
Dudek & Associates, Inc. (DUDEK) is pleased to provide this statement of qualifications and proposal for
biological consulting services pertaining to the Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort and Camp Cookie Stable
and Ranch projects. Enclosed for your review is a description of the Project Team, a summary of Firm
Experience, a description of DUDEK's Project Approach, a project Schedule, and a Fee Proposal as
requested.
It is DUDEK's understanding that the City requires a biological resources survey for the project sites,
which are generally located adjacent to Trabuco Creek and Camino Capistrano, west of Interstate 5, on
a portion of the City's North Open Space Lands. The field visit will be completed consistent with the
provisions of the California Endangered Species Act (CESA), survey methods established by the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service (USFWS), California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), and U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers (ACOE). Based on the materials provided, it appears that both sites combined, are between
5 and 15 acres in extent.
PROJECT TEAM
DUDEK senior wildlife biologist Brock A. Ortega will serve as project manager. Mr. Ortega would be
responsible for the day-to-day management of the project, schedule, and budget control, and will direct
the efforts to incorporate the field studies into the requested technical memorandum. Mr. Ortega will also
conduct wildlife surveys, and/or sensitive wildlife habitat assessments. Plant surveys and vegetation
mapping will be conducted by Vipul R. Joshi or Julie Vanderwier. Wetland delineations, if required, will
be conducted by DUDEK wetland specialist Sherri L. Miller or Megan Enright. DUDEK also has a team
of qualified biologists who will be available to support the above key individuals. All staff proposed for
this work hold DUDEK's Encinitas office as the office of record and all work will be performed out of
DUDEK's Encinitas office.
Roles and responsibilities of key personnel are presented in Table 1, with complete resumes and
qualifications for key individuals.
EXHIBIT A
Proposal for Biological Survey of Capistrano Animal Rescue & Camp Cookie Sites
TABLE 1
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF KEY PERSONNEL
Brock Ortega
11
Project Manager & Senior Wildlife Biologist
Vipul Joshi
5
Vegetation Mapping, plant surveys
Sherri Miller
7
Wetland Delineation
Julie Vanderwier
20
Vegetation Mapping, plant surveys
Megan Enright
5
Wetland Delineation
FIRM EXPERIENCE
DUDEK was founded in 1980, and employs over 125 planners, scientists, engineers, technicians, and
support staff. As a public works environmental sciences and engineering consulting firm, DUDEK
specializes in providing in-house integrated services to ensure environmental compliance for major public
works projects. In-house capabilities relevant to this assignment include numerous large and small-scale,
public and private projects within southern California.
Biological Surveys. DUDEK's professional staff of terrestrial biologists has significant scientific training
and project experience in the fields of botany, mammalogy, herpetology, entomology, ornithology,
environmental biology, spatial analysis, and habitat restoration.
Threatened & Endangered Species Inventories: DUDEK biologists have state and federal permits that
allow for surveying, banding, and trapping of threatened or endangered species including fairy shrimp,
California gnatcatcher, arroyo southwestern toad, least Bell's vireo, willow flycatcher, Stephens kangaroo
rat, Pacific pocket mouse, and quino checkerspot butterfly. Effectively all species which may occur in the
City of San Juan Capistrano.
Wetland Delineations: DUDEK's biological staff includes three experienced professionals with extensive
experience and qualifications in conducting and documenting wetland delineations acceptable to the ACOE.
Computer Capabilities/Geographic Information Systems (GIS): DUDEK constantly updates its computer
hardware and software capabilities to stay at the forefront of computer applications for the engineering and
environmental fields. Our staff uses over 100 computers, including 22 dedicated CADD and GIS
workstations, to produce required contract documentation, document control, and graphic support
materials, including visual simulations. DUDEK's staff has full GIS capability with extensive experience
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integrating ARC/INFO, AutoCad, ARCVIEW and ArcCad software packages to conduct spatial analysis
and produce digital map and database products. DUDEK can also support other types of GIS and CAD
data, including intergraph and AutoCad Map. DUDEK also utilizes GPS instrumentation for accurate field
mapping that is correlated to engineering plans.
PROJECT APPROACH
Based on our recent, directly related experience with the vicinity, our project management approach
incorporates the direct and continuing involvement of Mr. Ortega on a day -today basis to see the project
through to completion. With regard to the actual project, the following project approach is proposed:
1. Review pertinent literature (including CNDDB and other internal documents) regarding the sites and
vicinity.
2. Conduct an initial reconnaissance of both sites to determine if additional focused surveys or wetland
delineations would be required to satisfy state and federal review agencies. Vegetation community
mapping, incidental wildlife observations, and plant species list would also be conducted at this time.
3. Confer with the City of San Juan Capistrano regarding initial results and recommended focused studies,
if needed.
4. Either conduct focused surveys in accordance with City approval, or condense all information and
produce a Draft Technical Memorandum (letter report) for each site, and submit three copies to the City
for review.
5. Upon receiving comments from the City, revise both reports and submit three copies of the approved
final reports and a digital copies to the City.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Completion of biological resources field
reconnaissance for both sites.
Within two weeks of signed Notice to Proceed.
Submission of Draft Biological Resources Field
Within one week of completion of the field
Reconnaissance technical memorandum.
survey.
Submission of Final Biological Resources Field
Within one week of receipt of City comments
Reconnaissance technical memorandum.
and recommended revisions.
The specific Tasks are as follows:
Task 1: Review of Existing Information
Documentation pertinent to sensitive biological resources in the vicinity of the project areas will be
compiled, reviewed, and analyzed. DUDEK will conduct a search for potential sensitive species in the
project area using the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) and other resources as available
internally or made available by the City.
The estimated cost for the task is $500.00.
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Task 2: General Field Reconnaissance
A field reconnaissance will be conducted to assess the general biological resources of the project areas.
The presence of any sensitive biological resources that may potentially constrain the project will be
documented and mapped. Any sensitive wildlife or plant species recorded during the field work also will
be quantified and mapped.
As part of the general reconnaissance survey, habitat assessments for potentially occurring state- or
federally -listed threatened or endangered species, and other sensitive species (including plants) will be
conducted. Specifically, habitat assessments for the federally -listed California gnatcatcher, least Bell's
vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, and arroyo toad will be conducted to determine need for additional
focused studies.
Also as part of the reconnaissance survey, a vegetation map of the project areas and relevant vicinity as
related to the projects will be developed. Vegetation mapping will be conducted by walking the entire
project area while drawing vegetation polygons on in-house 2000/2001 aerial photographs of the area and
topographic maps as provided by the City. The polygons will then be digitized into Autocad drawing and,
using ArcCad, a GIS coverage will be created. Once in ArcCad, acreages of the various habitats can be
obtained. During this process, the need for jurisdictional wetland studies will be evaluated.
The estimated cost for this task is $2,000.00
Task 3: Biological Resources Memorandum
DUDEK will provide for the City's review, three copies of a draft written technical biological
memorandum (letter report) and a biological resources map describing the findings of the field work and
literature review for each project (two reports total). Three copies of the final memorandum and a digital
copy will be prepared immediately following the City's review for each project. Each biology
memorandum will include a project description, description of methodologies utilized, description of
existing site conditions with special regard to sensitive habitats and sensitive species and will address the
potential significant impacts and recommended additional studies for the proposed project. The degree of
sensitivity of the biological resources will be evaluated and recommendations will be made to avoid or
reduce biological impacts. The report will include appropriate graphics which indicate the habitats present
and sensitive species locations. The report will be consistent with the scientific and technical standards
required by the California Environmental Quality Act, USFWS, CDFG, ACOE and all other pertinent
reviewing agencies and organizations.
The estimated cost for this task is $3,500.00.
Task 4: Meetings/Coordination
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As directed in the RFP, it is anticipated that one City meeting and one public meeting will be required.
For purposes of this scope. It is anticipated that the meetings may include both projects. Therefore,
DUDEK has budgeted 8 hours to this Task.
The estimated cost for this task is $880.00.
OPTIONAL TASKS: TO BE DETERMINED BY INITIAL STUDY AND AUTHORIZED BY CITY
PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTATION
Optional Task 5: Wetland Delineation
If requested, DUDEK will conduct a delineation of relevant portions of the project area(as determined by
the initial reconnaissance study) that are under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(ACOE) pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act as "waters of the United States" (including
wetlands) and Section 1600-1603 of the California Fish and Game Code in order to refine the limits of the
jurisdictional wetlands. The wetland delineation will be performed in accordance with the Federal Manual
for Identifying and Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands (IR Y-87-1). A wetland delineation consists of the
field identification of jurisdictional wetlands using the three criteria described in the ACOE manual: hydric
soils, hydrology and hydrophytic vegetation.
All mapping will be surveyed in the field by aerial photograph and topographic maps or by using a GPS
unit. Following completion of field work, all jurisdictional polygons will be transferred to a topographic
base, digitized into an AutoCAD drawing and a GIS coverage will be created. Refined acreages of the
jurisdictional area will be determined. The results of the wetland delineation will be provided within the
report to facilitate coordination of permits and agreements with the ACOE, California Department of Fish
and Game (CDFG), and Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB).
Cost to be determined based on need and extent of resource.
Optional Task 6: Focused Survey For California Gnatcatcher
If directed, focused surveys for the California gnatcatcher (CAGN) will be performed in all potential
habitat areas, including marginal habitat, within 500 feet of the proposed project work area. The surveys
will be conducted according to the guidelines adopted by the USFWS (February 1997). Because CAGN
may be difficult to detect, the USFWS guidelines specify that a minimum of three times at a minimum
interval of 7 days in areas enrolled in the Natural Communities Conservation Planning (NCCP) program
to obtain an adequate accuracy of counts. As specified in the USFWS guidelines, surveys will not be
conducted when the air temperatures are below 55 degrees or above 95 degrees Fahrenheit, and if winds
are stronger than 15 mph, as bird activity (and consequently, detectability) typically declines during these
adverse weather conditions. Additionally, only 100 acres may be surveyed per biologist per day.
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If a CAGN is encountered, data will be collected on the number of individuals, and habitat characteristics,
including slope, elevation, dominant vegetation types, and habitat disturbances. The locations of any
observed CAGN will be mapped on acetate overlays on aerial photographs or alternatively topographic
base maps provided by the City. These data will be used to estimate the number of CAGN on the project
site and to identify those areas, if any, supporting high CAGN population densities.
Cost to be determined based on need and extent of resource.
Optional Task 7: Surveys for Riparian Birds
If directed, focused surveys for the least Bell's vireo and southwestern willow flycatcher will be conducted
in any riparian habitats in the project area determined to be potentially suitable as nesting habitat for these
species and potentially affected by the proposed project. The surveys will be conducted during the
breeding season for the species according to USFWS survey protocol. For the least Bell's vireo, eight site
visits must be conducted with at ten-day intervals between each visit. Surveys may only be conducted
between April 10 and July 31. For the southwestern willow flycatcher, five surveys are now required for
"project -related" survey, with one visit between May 15 and May 31, one visit between June 1 and June
21, and three visits between June 22 and July 17. Each survey during the final period must be separated
by at least five days. Because the habitat requirements for the two species overlap, most of the surveys
will be conducted concurrently. Due to survey restrictions and protocol conflicts, a total of nine visits are
required to cover both species.
Cost to be determined based on need and extent of resource.
Task 8: Survey for Arroyo Toad
If directed, focused surveys for the arroyo toad would be conducted in cobbly and/or sandy channels in
or adjacent to the project area determined to be potentially suitable. The survey will be conducted during
the appropriate season for the species according to USFWS survey protocol. The USFWS protocol
requires six (6) diurnal (daytime) and six (6) nocturnal (nightime) surveys conducted between March 15
and July 1 during non -full moon situations. At least one survey must be conducted in April, May, and
June. The 6 nocturnal and 6 diurnal surveys must be paired and occur within 24 hours of each other. The
survey consists of walking adjacent to suitable habitat while listening for the toads call or searching for
larvae, toadlets, egg clutches, and adults.
Cost to be determined based on need and extent of resource.
Task 9: Survey for Sensitive Plant Species
Dependant on the availability of suitable soils or habitats, certain sensitive plant species may have potential
for occurrence. If suitable conditions exist, then DUDEK will recommend focused surveys for sensitive
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plants. It is -likely that a variety of -sensitive plants could occur and could be surveyed for concurrently.
However, in order to cover the wide variety of species, two visits would be required: early spring (March)
and late spring (June). The focused survey would consist of walking the entire project area while
searching for the various species. Locations would be mapped by hand or GPS and transferred to the
biological resources map.
Cost to be determined based on need and extent of resource.
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Not included in this scope of work are: directed sensitive species (plants or wildlife) surveys beyond those
described in this scope of work; unforeseen protocol revisions which extend survey requirements;
attendance at additional agency meetings and public hearings; responses to public or agency comments;
report revisions due to project changes or additional requirements of the agencies not anticipated in this
proposal; or permitting and regulatory compliance (ACOE, CDFG, USFWS). If so desired, these
additional services can be performed and will be charged on a time and materials basis beyond the fee
indicated.
Based on the tasks outlined above, the estimated labor cost is $6,880.00. It is anticipated that direct costs
associated with mileage, reproduction, and mail services will add an additional $500.00. Therefore the
total cost estimate is $7,380.00.
Please feel free to call me at (760) 942-5147 if you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
DUDEK & ASSOCIATES, INC.
)FArock A. Ortega
Project Manager/Senior Wildlife Biologist
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BROCK ORTEGA
Wildlife Biologist
EDUCATION / REGISTRATION
• Humboldt State University
B.S. Wildlife Biology and Management 1991
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• American Ornithologists Union
• Association of Field Ornithologists
• Cooper Ornithological Society
• Wilson Ornithological Society
• The Wildlife Society
• Raptor Recovery Team Member (Project Wildlife)
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
• County of San Diego Certified Biologist
• County of Riverside Certified Biologist
• California Gnatcatcher IOa Survey Permit
(USFWS Federal Permit)
• Least Bell's Vireo IOa Survey Permit
(USFWS Federal Permit)
• Southwestern Willow Flycatcher 10a Survey Permit
(USFWS Federal Permit)
• Quino Checkerspot Butterfly 10a Survey Permit
(USFWS Federal Permit)
• Various Fairy Shrimp 10a Survey Permit
(USFWS Federal Permit)
• Recognized by the USFWS and CDFG, as a Qualified
Biologist, able to conduct San Joaquin kit fox surveys
throughout its range.
• Recognized by the USFWS as a Qualified Biologist,
able to conduct Arroyo Southwestern Toad, mountain
yellow -legged frog, red -legged frog, and Coachella -
valley fringe -toed lizard surveys throughout their
range.
• Reptile and Amphibian Scientific Collectors Permit
(CDFG Permit)
• Mojave Ground Squirrel CHIEF Survey Permit
(CDFG Permit)
Mr. Ortega has eleven years of experience in field
biology, research, and study design. He has
performed numerous and varied faunal surveys and
has population estimation experience.
PROFESSIONAL ASSIGNMENTS
Project Management
• Has served as project manager for a variety of
large- and small-scale contracts including local
government, regional agency, small local
development, and large-scale development
projects. Representative project management
assignments include:
• Metropolitan Water District of Southern
California San Diego Pipeline 6 project which
involved CEQA processing, environmental
studies, and agency coordination. Approximate
$1.0 million contract.
• Caltrans Statewide Stormwater BMP project
which involves biological studies, agency
permitting strategy planning, coordination, and
Safe Harbors Agreement investigations.
Approximate $400,000 contract.
• Chevron Land and Development Fullerton Project
which involves long term monitoring, focused
biological studies, habitat restoration, and
processing of a federal Section 7 permit.
Approximate $ 500,000 contract.
• City of Oceanside Bikeway Project which
involved city coordination, biological studies, and
mitigation planning and implementation.
Approximate $20,000 contract.
Threatened and Endangered Species
DUDEK & ASSOCIATES, INC. November 2001
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Conducted numerous site assessments and focused
California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica)
surveys on various sites in San Diego, Riverside,
Los Angeles and Orange Counties. This included
several large-scale projects involving up to 60
pairs per site in Orange and Los Angeles
Counties.
Conducted numerous site assessments and focused
least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) surveys at
various locations in San Diego, Riverside, Los
Angeles and Orange Counties.
Conducted numerous site assessments and focused
southwestern willow flycatcher' (Empidonax
traillii extimus) surveys at various locations in
San Diego, Riverside, and Orange Counties.
Conducted focused surveys for arroyo
southwestern toad (Bufo microscaphus
californicus) in the Otay River Valley, San Diego
River, Sweetwater River, San Luis Rey River,
Santa Margarita River, Kitchen Creek, and Buena
Vista Creek in San Diego County and San Juan
Creek, Trabuco Creek, and Cristianitos Creek in
Orange County. Surveys were conducted for adult,
juveniles, and tadpoles.
Conducted several Phase I and Phase B focused
surveys for quino checkerspot (Euphydryas editha
quino) and its habitat within San Diego, Riverside,
and Orange Counties.
Conducted numerous focused surveys for other
endangered, threatened, sensitive or rare species
such as: San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis
mutica), light-footed clapper rail (Rallus
longirostris levipes), Belding's savannah sparrow
(Ammodramus sandwichensis rostratus),
blunt -nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia silus), San
Diego black -tailed jackrabbit (Lepus californicus
benneta), coastal cactus wren (Campylorhynchus
brunneicapillus), southern California
rufous -crowned sparrow (Aimophila rufzceps
canescens), burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia),
orange -throated whiptail (Cnemidophorus
hyperthrus beldingz), western whiptail
(Cnemidophorus tigris), San Diego homed lizard
(Phrynosoma coronatum blainvilliz), owls, raptors
and large predators.
• Participated in habitat assessments and focused
trapping studies for Stephens' kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys stephensz), San Bernardino kangaroo
rat (Dipodomys merriami parvus), and Pacific
pocket mouse (Perognathus longimembris
pacifzcus).
Monitoring Programs
• Implemented construction monitoring for projects
impacting endangered, threatened and sensitive
species as well as sensitive habitats.
• Conducted over 300 hours of mitigation
monitoring for Stephens' kangaroo rat and San
Bernardino kangaroo rat.
• Monitored California gnatcatchers for the San
Diego County Water Authority's Pipeline 4B
Project. This included observations of all aspects
of gnatcatcher breeding biology. Behaviors were
also studied in relation to habitat usage and
coexisting species interaction. Thirty-seven
family units and numerous individuals were
observed on a continual basis. Over 1,000 hours
of observation has been completed for this and
other projects.
• Monitored construction activities within and
adjacent to arroyo southwestern toad habitat.
• Monitored construction activities within and
adjacent to riparian habitat, paying particular
attention to its effect on least Bell's vireo.
• Monitored nesting burrowing owls in close
proximity to construction activities.
Terrestrial Biology
• Implemented, conducted, and managed ongoing
brown -headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) control
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programs within San Diego, Orange, and Los
Angeles Counties, California.
Determined wildlife usage of habitat linkages and
corridors by using such techniques as sooted-plate
tracking (positive and negative imprinting), sand
and chalk tracking, remote photography, bait
stations, and animal guard -hair sampling.
Relocated as necessary, and monitored arroyo
southwestern toad populations at a sand mining
operation in San Diego County.
• Relocated burrowing owls from a toxic waste sit.
Found creative solutions to problems. For
example, in order to provide interim nesting
habitat for raptors, designed and implemented a
series of raptor nesting platform and nest basket
arrays within an experimental revegetation site at
Lake Mathews, Riverside County.
Mapped and delineated vegetation communities
and habitat features in San Diego, Los Angeles,
Riverside, Imperial, San Bernardino, Humboldt,
Trinity, Siskiyou and Shasta counties. Methods
utilized included false -color infrared, true color,
and black and white aerial photograph,
topographic map, orthotopo map interpretation
and remote sensing, and ground-truthing.
Assisted with and/or was lead trapper in small
mammal live -trapping projects in San Diego, Los
Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and
Humboldt Counties including over 2,000
trap -nights.
Revegetation/Habitat Restoration
• Designed, planned, and implemented coastal sage
scrub revegetation on two locations in Orange
County.
• Prepared a coastal sage scrub and southern cactus
scrub Habitat Restoration Plan for Chevron
properties in Orange and Los Angeles Counties.
This plan combined field work, GIS, and database
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analysis to determine location specific treatments
within the project area.
Resource Agency Permitting/Compliance
• Processed numerous 4(d) permits in San Diego
and Orange Counties.
• Processed Section 404 and 401 permits pursuant
to the Clean Water Act, and California
Department of Fish and Game Section 1600
permits within San Diego County.
• Served as long-term 4(d) compliance
coordinator/monitor for Chevron U.S.A.
Production Company. This project is ongoing.
• Currently processing a Biological Assessment for
a project located in Fullerton, Orange County
Served, California. The project involves coastal
sage scrub habitats and California gnatcatchers.
• Authored numerous Biological Resources and
Impact Analysis Reports in support of several
Mitigated Negative Declaration- or EIR-level
projects
Regional Resource Planning
• Currently is the reptile, amphibian, and
invertebrate lead biologist for the Western
Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan (MSHCP).
• Assisted in the document research and mapping
responsibilities of threatened, endangered, and
other key species and habitats for the North
County Multiple Habitat Conservation Program
(San Diego County), and southern Orange County
Habitat Conservation Program.
• Conducted broad-based studies within the Puente
Hills, Los Angeles County in preparation of a
region -wide plan to increase California
gnatcatcher populations.
DUDEK & ASSOCIATES, INC. November 2001
SHERRI L. MILLER
BIOLOGIST
EDUCATION
Duke University
M.S., Botany, 1994
• Washington i£ Lee University
B.S., Biology, 1992
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Ms. Miller has seven years of experience in
environmental documentation and permitting. Project
experience includes biological resource surveys, data
collection and analysis, environmental assessments,
wetland delineations, permitting, mitigation design and
monitoring, and endangered species surveys. Projects
include issues relative to the California Coastal Act,
the California Fish and Game Code, the federal Clean
Water Act (Sections 401 and 404), the Rivers and
Harbors Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act, the
National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the
Migratory Bird Act, and the Endangered Species Act
(ESA).
PROFESSIONAL ASSIGNMENTS
Sewer Line Project. North Ague Hedionda
Lagoon Interceptor Sewer Maintenance Access
Road, City of Carlsbad, California. Conducted
biological inventory and prepared vegetation map
for 2,500 -linear foot sewer pipeline and access
road protection project. Performed a delineation
of "waters of the United States" and wetlands
under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers and California Department of Fish and
Game. Currently preparing a Mitigated Negative
Declaration (MND) and a Local Coastal Permit
(LCP). Due to the project's location along the
Agua Hedionda Lagoon, a sensitive ecological
resource, major issues addressed in the MND
include biological resources, water
quality/hydrology and public services. Currently
pursuing Section 401, Section 404 and Section
1601 permits for impacts to tidal wetlands and
inter -tidal mud flats.
Sewer Pump Station Upgrade. Leucadia County
Water District, Batiquitos Lagoon, City of
Carlsbad, California. Conducted wetland
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delineation of "waters of the United States" and
wetlands under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers and California Department of
Fish and Game. Prepared and processed Section
401 and 404 permits and Section 1601 Streambed
Alteration Agreement for wetlands impacts
associated with the upgrade of the pump station,
construction of a vehicle turnaround area and
relocation of the access road. Assisted in
obtaining a Coastal Development Permit from the
California Coastal Commission.
Creek Enhancement and Flood Control Project.
City of Escondido, Hale Avenue Resource
Recovery Facility (HARRF), City of Escondido,
California. Prepared Section 404, Section 401
and Section 1601 permit applications, and
assisted in the preparation of a Mitigated Negative
Declaration, for the proposed Escondido Creek
enhancement and flood protection project adjacent
to the HARRF. The proposed project consists of
raising the existing levees and widening the
existing stream channel, resulting in impacts to
4.49 acres (approximately 2,500 linear feet) of
'`eaters of the United States; including wetlands,
under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers and California Department of Fish and
Game.
Sewer Outfall Regulator Structure Upgrade.
San Elijo Joint Powers Authority, San Elijo
Lagoon, City of Encinitas, California. Conducted
wetland delineation of `Waters of the United
States" and wetlands under the jurisdiction of the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and California
Department of Fish and Game. Prepared and
processed a Section 1601 Streambed Alteration
Agreement for wetlands impacts associated with
the installation of a bypass pipeline and removal of
a valve.
Golf Course Project. Dos Pueblos Golf Links,
Goleta, California. Conducted biological surveys
of the 202 -acre project site, including a delineation
of "waters of the United States" and wetlands
under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (ACOE) and California Department of
Fish and Game (CDFG). Obtained Section 401
and 404 permits and a 1603 Streambed Alteration
Agreement. Prepared and currently processing a
Habitat Conservation Plan with the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service for a Section 10 permit for
potential impacts to the California red -legged frog
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and tidewater goby. Currently processing Coastal
Development Permit with the California Coastal
Commission. Project -related issues relative to the
federal Clean Water Act, the California Fish and
Game Code, the federal Endangered Species Act,
the Migratory Bird Act, and the California Coastal
Act.
• Residential Subdivision. Chocolate Mountain
Ranch Estates, Lakeside, San Diego County,
California. Conducted biological inventory and
prepared vegetation map for 242 -acre proposed
residential subdivision. Performed a delineation of
"waters of the United States" and wetlands under
the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (ACOE) and California Department of
Fish and Game (CDFG). Currently preparing and
processing technical studies and providing support
to County staff in preparing a Mitigated Negative
Declaration. Major issues include traffic,
aesthetics, biological resources and public
services.
• Streambed Alteration. Lee Lake Water District
Wastewater Treatment Plant, Riverside County,
California. Conducted biological surveys for state -
and federally listed threatened or endangered
plants for 4,000 linear feet of improvements to
Temescal Wash in Riverside County. Performed
a delineation of "waters of the United States" and
wetlands under the jurisdiction of the U. S. Army
Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and California
Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) and is
currently pursuing a Section 404 permit in
accordance with the federal Clean Water Act and
a 1603 permit in accordance with California Fish
and Game Code. Negotiated with resource
agencies to identify appropriate mitigation
measures, including hydroseeding and creation of
2.84 acres of scrub wetlands.
Constraints Analysis. Project 2000, Rancho
Mission Viejo Company, San Juan Capistrano,
California. Conducted biological inventory and
prepared vegetation map of approximately 1,000
acres of open space and developed land in
Orange County. Biological investigations included
surveys for state- and federally -listed threatened
or endangered plant species. Conducted a
delineation of "waters of the United States" and
wetlands under the jurisdiction of the U. S. Army
Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and California
Department of Fish and Game (CDFG).
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Commercial Development. Long Point Specific
Plan, Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
Conducted biological resources surveys of the
approximately 316 -acre project site. The field
investigation included surveys for state- and
federally -listed threatened or endangered plant
species and a delineation of "waters of the United
States" and wetlands under the jurisdiction of the
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and
California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG).
Residential Subdivision. Otay Mesa, San Diego
County, California. Conducted surveys of the 320 -
acre project site for the dot -seed plantain
(Plantago erecta), host plant of the federally -listed
endangered quino checkerspot butterfly
(Euphydryas edifha quino). Conducted a
delineation of "waters of the United States" and
wetlands under the jurisdiction of the U. S. Army
Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and California
Department of Fish and Game (CDFG). Prepared
a Section 404 permit application in accordance
with the federal Clean Water Act and a 1603
Streambed Alteration Agreement in accordance
with California Fish and Game Code. Negotiated
with resource agencies to identify appropriate
mitigation measures, including creation of
freshwater marsh and southern willow scrub
wetlands.
Constraints Analysis. Rancho Jamul Mitigation
Bank, Wildlands, Inc., Jamul, California.
Conducted biological resources surveys of the
approximately 2,187 -acre project site. Delineated
"waters of the United States" and wetlands under
the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (ACOE) and California Department of
Fish and Game (CDFG). Conducted surveys for
state- and federally -listed threatened or
endangered plant species and mapped vegetation
communities.
• Dredging Impact Analysis. Southern Canals,
Virginia Beach, Virginia. Prepared constraints
analysis and coordinated with regulatory agencies
regarding proposed dredging of 10 miles of
drainage canals and outfalls connected with the
Northlanding River and the Back Bay.
Roadway Corridor. Alternate Route 5, James
City County, Virginia. Prepared Section 401 and
Section 404 permit applications for non -tidal
wetlands impacts associated with proposed
roadway construction. Conducted endangered
species survey, evaluated potential mitigation
sites, assessed functional values of impact areas.
Coordinated with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(FWS) and the State Historic Preservation Officer
(SHPO) regarding Section 7 (ESA) and Section
106 (NHPA) consultation, respectively.
• Residential Subdivision. Skimino Farms
Development, York County, Virginia. Delineated
wetlands and conducted endangered species
survey for 315 -acre project site. Prepared Section
401 and Section 404 permit applications for
impacts to non -tidal, adjacent wetlands; impacts
were associated with roadway and stormwater
basin construction. Prepared alternatives analysis
and functional values assessment. Coordinated
with FWS regarding Section 7 (ESA) consultation.
• Indian Gaming. Prairie Band Gaming Facility,
Mayetta, Kansas. Prepared Environmental
Assessment for the gaming facility and hotel
complex, in compliance with NEPA, for the
National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC).
Delineated wetlands and waters of the United
States, prepared Section 401 and Section 404
permit application for impacts associated with the
construction of the gaming facility and 1.5 miles of
roadway improvements.
• Mining Impact Analysis. Aluminum Company of
America, Rockdale, Texas. Participated in spring
and fall vegetation baseline studies, wetlands
determinations, qualitative and quantitative
grassland sampling, and endangered species
surveys for 1,600 acre project site in central
Texas.
• Roadway Corridor. U.S. 52 Realignment,
Rowan, Cabarrus and Stanly counties, North
Carolina. Identified environmental constraints
during preliminary corridor segment analysis.
Performed endangered species survey for
Schweinitz's sunflower and delineated wetlands
within 42 miles of alternative corridor segments.
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VIPUL JOSHI •
BIOLOGIST
EDUCATION
• University of California, San Diego
B.S., Evolution, Behavior, Ecology, 1997
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Mr. Joshi has 3 years of professional experience
in biological surveying and environmental •
documentation.
PROFESSIONAL ASSIGNMENTS
Representative environmental projects include:
•
Lower Arroyo Trabuco Monitoring and
Mitigation - Rancho Mission Viejo,
California. Performed all construction -
related monitoring and created a mitigation
plan for impacts to sensitive biological
resources.
SR 125 South - Caltrans. Provided
supporting information for analysis of the least
environmentally damaging and practicable
alternative. Performed significant research
and documentation for mitigation alternatives
to impacts of the federally endangered Quino
checkerspot butterfly. Coordinated
implementation of quino mitigation activities
including assembling a professional -review
seminar and conducting field work and data
analysis to complete detailed habitat
assessments of known populations.
Amdal Residential Care Facility -
Encinitas, California. Compiled biological
information for completion of a biological
survey report and determination of
consistency with NCCP Guidelines.
Palos Vista - Escondido, California.
Provided field reconnaissance for biological
resources. Drafted technical biological report
including conclusions and recommendations
based upon an impact analysis which
included sensitive species and habitat
connectivity.
Otay Ranch Company - Chula Vista,
California. Performed numerous biological
surveys including rare plants surveys,
vegetation mapping, wetland delineations and
quino checkerspot habitat assessments.
Conducted construction monitoring of
wetlands and coastal sage scrub in
accordance with issued permits.
New Millennium - Chula Vista, California.
Conducted vegetation mapping and wetland
delineation for 1200 -acre residential
development site. Completed documentation
of biological surveys including impact analysis
and proposed mitigation scenario.
Salt Creek Gravity Sewer - Chula Vista,
California. Conducted vegetation mapping
and wetland delineation for 11 -mile alignment
Met with engineering staff to suggest
avoidance alternatives and mitigation
requirements.
City of Carlsbad Habitat Management Plan.
Completed analysis of proposed City-wide
preservation on a species and vegetation
community basis. Documented the City's
various levels of preservation and land
designations in terms of conservation of
sensitive species and habitats.
Hale Avenue Resource Reclamation
Facility -Escondido, California Conducted
field surveys to map the limits of jurisdictional
wetlands. Completed permit applications to
the Army Corps of Engineers, California
Department of Fish and Game and Regional
Water Quality Control Board.
Vernal Pool Surveys - County of San
Diego, California. Conducted vernal pool
mapping and water monitoring surveys using
a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit in
southern and northern San Diego County.
Assisted in the collection of fairy shrimp cysts.
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Revegetation Monitoring - City of San Diego,
California. Assisted in the collection of data
within revegetated wetlands in accordance with
monitoring criteria of the City of San Diego.
DUDEK & ASSOCIATES, INC. APRIL 2000
JULIE M. VANDERWIER
Senior Biologist
EDUCATION
• California Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo
M.S. Biological Sciences (Plant Ecology and
Taxonomy), 1987
• California Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo
B.S. Biological Sciences (Field Biology), 1977
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Ms. Vanderwier has 20 years of experience as a field
ecologist and regulatory biologist in central and
southern California. Although trained as a plant
ecologist, she also has considerable field experience
with a number of sensitive and listed animal species,
particularly those which occur in vernal pools, coastal
salt marsh, and sage scrub habitats. Plant communities
with which she has specific expertise include coastal
sage scrub, maritime chaparral, coastal salt marsh, and
vernal pools, as well as the flora of the California
Channel Islands and the Baja California peninsula. In
1991, she was the lead botanist on a five-week survey
throughout Baja to determine the presence and
distribution of the California gnatcatcher and its
habitat. In concert with her field experience, Ms.
Vanderwier has 16 years of regulatory experience, and
has prepared numerous technical documents, including
biological constraints reports, environmental and
biological assessments, biological opinions, and
habitat conservation plans. Work experience with the
Department of Defense, California Department of Fish
and Game, local jurisdictions, University of California
Natural Reserve System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, and the private sector has provided Ms.
Vanderwier with an extremely diverse biological
background.
At DUDEK, Ms. Vanderwier serves as a senior
biologist in the Environmental Sciences Division. In
that capacity, she is responsible for conducting
sensitive plant surveys, plant community identificaticn
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and mapping, preparation of biological biological
constraints and technical reports, and conservation
analyses for target species as part of the preparation of
large-scale conservation plans. She is also responsible
for quality assurance and review of work completed
by other DUDEK botanists, and for technical training
of staff.
PROFESSIONAL ASSIGNMENTS
Focused Surveys and Plant Community Mapping
• Lead botanist responsible for conducting field
surveys for sensitive, proposed, or listed plant
species and the classification and mapping of
vegetation for hundreds of projects throughout
central and southern California (San Luis Obispo,
Santa Barbara, Kern, Ventura, Orange, San Diego,
Riverside, and Imperial counties).
• Conducted field surveys and mapping of native
grasslands on approximately 4,800 acres of
Rancho Mission Viejo lands in Orange County.
Surveys were concentrated in the areas of
Chiquita, Cristianitos, and Upper and Lower
Gabino Canyons.
• Conducted field surveys for state and federally
listed, and MSCP-covered plant species, along
with vegetation mapping, for over 1,000 acres of
coastal sage and chaparral at Black Mountain City
Park, Paraiso Cumbres, and Montana Mirador,
City of San Diego, Multiple Species Conservation
Program (MSCP).
• Focused surveys for vernal pool habitat, including
preparation of vegetation maps, compilation of
species inventories, and habitat evaluations, in
conjunction with numerous projects in San Diego
and Riverside counties.
• Conducted protocol surveys for listed vernal pool
brachiopods as part of data collection for
numerous projects in San Diego and Riverside
counties.
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• Botanist, and one of two team leaders, providing
botanical support during a five-week presence -
absence survey for California gnatcatchers in Baja
California, Mexico. Vegetation transect data were
collected and analyzed for over 100 sites
throughout the northern two-thirds of the
peninsula.
• Conducted demographic studies and ecological
data collection and analysis for the federally
endangered salt marsh bird's beak (Cordylanthus
maritimus ssp. maritimus) at Mugu Lagoon,
Ventura County, pursuant to a section 7
consultation with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service. Additional data was collected at Newport
Back Bay, Orange County; Ormond Beach,
Ventura County; Carpinteria Marsh, Santa
Barbara County; and Sweetwater Marsh, San Luis
Obispo County.
• Conducted protocol -level presence -absence
surveys for the federally threatened coastal
California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica
californica) and other sensitive coastal sage scrub
species for numerous projects throughout Los
Angeles, Orange, San Diego, San Bernardino, and
Riverside Counties, and Baja California, Mexico.
Conducted rare plant surveys, desert tortoise
presence -absence surveys, and tortoise movement
studies (radio -tracking) at Eagle Mountain and on
Chuckawalla Bench (BLM lands), Riverside
County.
• Participated in surveys for sensitive plants and
wildlife (including island fox and island night
lizard) on San Nicolas Island, and listed saltmarsh
birds (including light-footed clapper, California
least tern, and Belding's savannah sparrow) at
Mugu Lagoon, Ventura County.
• Conducted field work and participated in the
preparation of vegetation maps for the City of San
Diego's Clean Water pilot vegetation mapping
program.
Habitat Conservation Planning
Lead staff biologist responsible for resource
agency oversight in the preparation ofthe Multiple
Habitats Conservation Plan (MHCP) and the City
of Carlsbad's Habitat Management Plan (HMP).
Assisted in the conservation analysis for 87 target
species proposed for coverage in the MSCP (City
and County of San Diego) pursuant to criteria
necessary for the issuance of a section 10(ax1)(B)
permit pursuant to the federal Endangered Species
Act (ESA).
• Participated in data collection and analysis in
support of the identification of critical habitat for
the coastal California gnatcatcher, San Diego fairy
shrimp, Riverside fairy shrimp, and southern
maritime chaparral plants. Provided input
regarding existing conservation areas and
strategies.
• Lead staff biologist responsible for resource
agency oversight and permit processing for a
single -species (California gnatcatcher) section
10(a)(1)(B) permit for a residential project in San
Marcos, including preparation of all necessary
NEPA documentation (e.g., biological opinion,
finding of no significant impact, statement of
findings).
Habitat Restoration and Monitoring
• Assisted in the development of revegetation and
monitoring programs for the First San Diego River
Improvement Project (FSDRIP) as compensation
for impacts to riparian and freshwater marsh
habitats as a result of flood control measures along
a one -mile reach of the San Diego River.
• Assisted in the collection and analysis of floral,
faunal, and hydrological data for the Brown Parcel
Vernal Pool Remediation Plan in Peiiasquitos
Canyon, Parcel C (Beazer) Vernal Pool
Restoration Plan on Marine Corps Air Station
(MCAS) Miramar, and vernal pools created by
Caltrans along Highway 163 adjacent to MCAS
Miramar.
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Vegetation Rapid Assessment Method
California Native Plant Society
Julie Evens, CNPS Vegetation Ecologist
Location: Volcan Mountain, San Diego County, CA
Date: June 29, 2001
Measuring and Monitoring Plant Populations
Bureau of Land Management Course 1730-05
Drs. Caryl Elzinga, Dan Salzer, and John Willoughby
Location: Lake Tahoe, CA
Date: July 2000
Habitat Conservation Planning for Endangered
Species
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Date: February 2000
Interagency Consultation (Section 7) for
Endangered Species
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Date: January 2000
Anostracan (Fairy Shrimp) Identification Course
Dr. Denton Belk
Location: Jones & Stokes, Sacramento, CA
Date: November, 1995
PUBLICATIONS
"Scrub Descriptions of the Baja California Peninsula,
Mexico." Zippin, David B. and Vanderwier, Julie M.
Madroho 41(2):85-119,1994.
"Observations of Haustoria and Host Preference in
Cordylanthus maritimus ssp. maritimus
(Scrophulariaceae) at Mugu Lagoon, Ventura County,
California." Newman, Judith C. and Vanderwier,
Julie M. Madrono 31(1):185-186, 1984.
DUDEK & ASSOCIATES, INC. February 2002
MEGAN S. ENRIGHT
Environmental Analyst / Biologist
EDUCATION / REGISTRATION
• University of California, San Diego
Bachelor's of Science in Biology -Ecology,
Behavior and Evolution, 1997
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• Member, California Native Plant Society
Member, Women's Environmental Council
SUMMARY
Ms. Enright is a biologist with two years experience in
habitat restoration. She participated in coastal sage
scrub restoration at the City of San Diego Miramar
Landfill. The project included restoration design,
native plant nursery management, and revegetation
monitoring. Her current role at Dudek & Associates
includes habitat restoration and monitoring,
construction and erosion control monitoring, wetland
delineations and biological resources assessment and
impact analysis.
PROFESSIONAL ASSIGNMENTS
Representative environmental projects include the
following:
Habitat Restoration and Enhancement
• Monitored salt marsh and riparian restoration and
enhancement efforts at Rancho Santa Fe Road
Bridge, Sorrento Valley Utilities Improvement,
Tijuana River Emergency Channel Mitigation,
Green Valley Mobile Home Park Slope
Stabilization and North Metro Interceptor Sewer
Projects in San Diego, California. Conducted data
analysis to determine success of restoration and
enhancement efforts in terms of predetermined
performance standards. Prepared subsequent
monitoring reports for Rancho Santa Fe Road
Bridge, North Metro Interceptor Sewer and Green
Valley Mobile Home Park Slope Stabilization
Projects which included assessment of restoration
efforts and recommendations for further remedial
actions.
Monitored upland vegetative communities
including coastal sage scrub revegetation efforts at
Top of the World Reservoir and Pump Station,
Laguna Beach, California. Monitored coast barrel
cacti translocation efforts for Salt Creek Ranch.
Prepared subsequent monitoring reports for both
projects.
Prepared Conceptual Wetland Mitigation Plan for
the Emergency Sewer Repairs at various sites
along Escondido Creek for the City of Escondido
as well the Conceptual Wetland Mitigation and
Revegetation Plan for the Torrey Del Mar Project
within the City of San Diego Future Urbanizing
Area Subarea IV.
• Prepared Conceptual Vernal Pool Mitigation Plan
including restoration and enhancement for the
Manzanita Partners Property. Project included
delineating existing vernal pools for enhancement
and mapping historical vernal pools for
restoration.
• Assisted in the research and documentation for
mitigation alternatives for SR -125 -Caltrans.
Focused on mitigation through the restoration of
habitat for the federally endangered Quino
Checkerspot Butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino).
• Performed construction monitoring for the
Sorrento Valley Utilities Improvement Project
which included precise grading the restoration of
saltmarsh and other riparian habitats.
Biological Resources Assessment and Impact
Analysis
Performed wetland delineation, sensitive plant
surveys, and vegetation mapping for the following
projects:
t Camino Ruiz Road Alignment within the City
of San Diego Future Urbanizing Area
Subarea IV
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+ City of San Marcos creek channelization
project
• Processed wetland permitting for the Ferry Ranch
Project within he unincorporated City of Lakeside,
CA.
Construction and Erosion Control Monitoring
• Performed construction monitoring for the
Sorrento Valley Utilities Improvement Project
which included precise grading for the restoration
of salt marsh and other riparian habitats.
• Served as onsite Project Biologist for construction
projects including the Moreno -Lakeside Pipeline
Project and the Emergency Sewer Repairs within
various sites along the Escondido Creek.
• Inspected the North Reservoir Project which
includes erosion/sediment methods to verify the
project was in accordance with the Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Program for the Laguna
Beach County Water District. Project included
weekly monitoring visits to assess the function of
the installed Best Management Practices for
erosion control and subsequent observation
reports, water quality sampling, and storm event
monitoring.
Conservation Planning
• Assisted in the development of the Multiple
Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) for
western Riverside County. Project involvement
included research on potentially covered plant
species followed by syntheses of ecological
information.
DUDEK & ASSOCIATES, INC. 2000