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13-1217_ENVIRONMENTAL INTELLIGENCE LLC_Agenda Report_D15TO: City of San Juan Capistrano Agenda Report 12/17/2013 015 ~ Karen P. Brust, City Manage y ' . •A FROM: ,, ~~[V' Keith Van Der Maaten, P.E., Public Works and u~· :~· ~(ector y (ol- Prepared by: Joe Mankawich, Associate Engine v , J DATE: -r-·J I ' December 17, 2013 ~ SUBJECT: Consideration of a Personal Services Agreement for Preparation of an Initial Study Environmental Review for the Citywide Bikeway Gap Closure Project (CIP 11203) (Environmental Intelligence, LLC) RECOMMENDATION: By motion, approve a Personal Services Agreement with Environmental Intelligence, LLC, in the not to exceed amount of $35,086, for preparation of an Initial Study Environmental Review for the Citywide Bikeway Gap Closure Project (CIP 11203). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council, on September 17, 2013, approved submittal of an application to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for the Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program. The City has requested funding of $353,000 to aid in the improvement and construction of bikeways listed on the OCTA Commuter Bikeway Strategic Plan for the City in an effort to improve connectivity, safety and ridership at the following seven locations (See Enclosure 1 for more detail): 1. The Trabuco Creek Bikeway Gap Connection 2. The East Open Space Bikeway Gap Connection 3. The Rancho Viejo Road Gap Closure 4. The La Novia Gap Closure 5. The Camino Capistrano Gap Closure 6. The Del Obispo Street Bikeway Gap Closure 7. The Alipaz Street Gap Closure The application has been accepted by OCTA and is currently going through a screening and eligibility review, with final award contingent upon OCTA, Caltrans and Federal Highway Administration eligibility determination. This award is scheduled for May 2014. Funding priority will be given to those projects which provide the most matching funds and meet federal ready-to-list requirements for construction. Staff is recommending matching funds of $200,000 from the currently budgeted Eastern Open Space Trail City Council Agenda Report December 17, 2013 ·Pa e 2 of 3 Project (CIP 11203) as the Bikeway Gap closure includes this project. Ready-to-list requirements include completion of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) reviews. Staff is recommending award of a Personal Services Agreement (Attachment 1) to Environmental Intelligence LLC, in an amount not to exceed $35,086 to perform the environmental review for the Citywide Bikeway Gap Closure Project (CIP 11203). DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The City's extensive recreational trail systems are a point of pride for the City. These trails provide more than recreation; they provide an alternate means of transportation. OCTA's Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program utilizes funding from its Congestion Management and Air Quality (CMAQ) program. The proposed Citywide Bikeway Gap Closure Project would meet the requirements set out in the grant application. The applications were submitted on September 30, 2013. Award of the funding will be in May 2014. The East Open Space Trail (CIP 11203) will be included in the Bikeway Gap Closure Project. Per the City's Purchase Agreement for the East Open Space Parcel, the City is to construct this trail connection within one year of Rancho Mission Viejo completion of bike trails in its Sendero Tract. As their trails have not been completed as of yet, there should be adequate time for the City to bid and construct the East Open Space Trail if the City receives award of a grant by next May. Successful award of the grant will aid the City by providing a more complete Eastern Open Space Trail connection by extending it from the currently planned connection at the Arizona Crossing to the easterly terminus of San Juan Creek Road. This will provide an all season trail connection for both bicyclists and equestrians that the current plans for the Eastern Open Space Trail do not. In addition the grant will aid the City in closing six other gaps in the City's bikeway system, with the intent to increase bike ridership through better signage, striping and bikeway conditions. Please see Enclosure 1 for locations. One of the precursors to final design is the performance of an environmental review to ensure that the project includes measures to mitigate any environmental issues that construction of the project may create. On October 21, 2013, staff released requests for proposal to perform environmental assessment for the Citywide Bikeway Gap Closure Project to five consultants. On November 8, 2013, three proposals were received: Environmental Intelligence, LLC Ed Almanza and Associates MIG Hogle-lreland $35,086 $38,870 $50,281 Staff has reviewed the three proposals and recommends award of the project to Environmental Intelligence LLC. Their scope of work meets the needs set out by the City in its request for proposal and the requirements of OCTA in the call for projects. City Council Agenda Report December 17, 2013 Pa e 3 of 3 FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated total cost of this project is $553,000. This budget includes the $35,086 cost for the environmental review. Funding for the construction of this project is contingent upon OCTA's approval of grant funds. The grant requires a minimum 13% match. Applications will be ranked higher based upon the percentage matched, with the highest match being 42%. Staff is suggesting that funding in the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Adopted Budget for the Eastern Open Space Trails (CIP 11203) in the amount of $200,000 be put towards the grant match for the Citywide Bikeway Gap Closure Project, provided that the East Open Space Trail is included in the Gap Project. The City will not proceed with the enhanced project unless grant funds are secured from OCTA, as no additional funding by the City is currently programmed for the project. Should the project not receive OCTA funding, the City's funding would revert back to the current East Open Space Trails Project. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The results of the environmental review for the Citywide Bikeway Gap Closure Project will be made available upon completion of the Initial Study recommended by this report. PRIOR CITY COUNCIL REVIEW: • On September 17, 2013, the City Council approved submittal of a grant application to OCTA for the Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program for the Citywide Bikeway Gap Closure Project. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The Mayor's Bike-Friendly Sub-Committee recommends approval of this Personal Services Agreement. NOTIFICATION: Environmental Intelligence LLC Ed Almanza and Associates MIG Hogle-lreland Louis Zhoa, Orange County Transportation Authority Ben Ku, Orange County Transportation Authority ATTACHMENT(S): Attachment 1 -Personal Services Agreement Enclosure 1 -Location Map PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made, entered into, and shall become effective this 17th day of December 2013, by and between the City of San Juan Capistrano (hereinafter referred to as the "City") and Environmental Intelligence, LLC (hereinafter referred to as the "Consultant"). RECITALS: WHEREAS, City desires to retain the services of Consultant regarding the City's proposal to prepare an Initial Study Environmental Review of the Citywide Bikeway Gap Closure Project; 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 the Consultant shall consist of those tasks as set forth in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated herein by reference. To the extent that there are any conflicts between the provisions described in Exhibit "A" and those provisions contained within this Agreement, the provisions in this Agreement shall control. Section 2. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the effective date of this Agreement and services required hereunder shall continue until notified that said services are no longer required, subject to 15 days notice of termination. This Agreement shall commence on the effective date and shall terminate, and all services required hereunder shall be completed, no later than March 31, 2014. Section 3. Compensation. 3.1 Amount. Total compensation for the services hereunder shall not exceed $35,086 total contract amount, including expenses, etc. as set forth in Exhibit "B," attached and incorporated herein by reference. 3.2 Method of Payment. Subject to Section 3.1, Consultant shall submit monthly invoices based on total services which have been satisfactorily completed for such monthly period. The City 1 ATTACHMENT 1 will pay monthly progress payments based on approved invoices in accordance with this Section. 3.3 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 the City. Invoices shall be addressed as provided for in Section 16 below. Section 4. Independent Contractor. It is agreed that Consultant shall act and be an independent contractor and not an agent or employee of the City, and shall obtain no rights to any benefits which accrue to Agency's 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 the 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 the 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. For extra work not part of this Agreement, a written authorization from City is required prior to Consultant undertaking any extra 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. Section 7. Familiarity with Work and/or Construction Site. By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that: (1) it has investigated the work to be performed; (2) if applicable, it has investigated the work site(s), and is aware of all conditions there; and (3) it understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions of the work to be performed 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 the City of this and shall not proceed with further work 2 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 work, Consultant shall have delivered to City at least one (1) copy of any final reports and/or notes or drawings containing Consultant's findings, conclusions, and recommendations with any supporting documentation. All reports submitted to the City shall be in reproducible format, or in the format otherwise approved by the City in writing. Section 12. Ownership of Documents. All reports, information, data and exhibits prepared or assembled by Consultant in connection with the performance of its services pursuanttothisAgreement 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 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. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to protect, defend, and hold harmless the City and its elective and appointive boards, officers, agents, 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 damages of any nature, including interference with use of property, arising out of, or in any way connected with the negligence, recklessness and/or intentional wrongful conduct of Consultant, Consultant's 3 agents, officers, employees, subcontractors, or independent contractors hired by Consultant in the performance of the Agreement The only exception to Consultant's responsibility to protect, defend, and hold harmless the City, is due to the negligence, recklessness and/or wrongful conduct of the City, or any of its elective or appointive boards, officers, agents, or employees. This hold harmless agreement shall apply to all liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by Consultant. Section 14. Insurance. On or before beginning any of the services or work called for by any term of this Agreement, Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shall carry, maintain for the duration of the agreement, and provide proof thereof that is acceptable to the City, the insurance specified below with insurers and under forms of insurance satisfactory in all respects to the City. Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until all insurance required of the Consultant has also been obtained for the subcontractor. Insurance required herein shall be provided by 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 an amount not less than one million dollars per occurrence ($1 ,000,000.00), combined single limit coverage for risks associated with the work contemplated by this agreement If a Commercial General Liability Insurance form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit. 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 an amount not less than one million dollars per occurrence ($1 ,000,000.00). 14.3 Workers' Compensation. If Consultant intends to employ employees to perform services under this Agreement, Consultant shall obtain and maintain, during the term of this Agreement, 4 Workers' 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 naming City, its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insured as respects each of the following: Liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of Consultant, including the insured's general supervision of Consultant; products and completed operations of Consultant; premises owned, occupied or used by Consultant; or automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by Consultant. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded City, its officers, employees, agents, or volunteers. 14.5 Errors and Omissions Coverage [FOR PROFESSIONS/WORK EXCLUDED FROM GENERAL LIABILITY] Throughout the term ofthis 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's General Counsel 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 cancelled, nor the coverages reduced, until after thirty (30) days' written notice is given to City, except that ten (1 0) 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. Section 15. Termination. City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement without cause by giving thirty (30) days' advance written notice of termination to Consultant. 5 In addition, this Agreement may be terminated by any party for cause by providing ten (1 0) 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: To Consultant City of San Juan Capistrano 32400 Paseo Adelanto San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Attn:Public Works Department Environmental Intelligence, LLC 1590 South Coast Highway Suite #17 Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Attn: Eimon Raoof Smith 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"). 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. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] 6 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO By: ______________________ __ Sam Allevato, Mayor ATTEST: Maria Morris, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Hans Van Ligten, City Attorney 7 Environmental Intelligence, LLC Environmental Intelligence, LLC Proposal to Prepare an Initial Study for the City of San Juan Capistrano Bikeway Gap Closure Project Date: November 8, 2013 www.enviro-intel.com EXHIBIT A Environmental Intelligence, LLC November 8, 2013 City of San Juan Capistrano Artn: Joe Mankawich, Associate Engineer Development Services Department 32400 Paseo Adelanto San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Subject: Proposal to Prepare an Initial Study for the City of San Juan Capistrano Bikeway Gap Closure Project Dear Mr. Mankawich: Environmental Intelligence, LLC (El) is pleased to provide the City of San Juan Capi•trano with this proposal to prepare an Initial Study (IS) for the Bikeway Gap Closure Project. EI understands that the City of San Juan Capistrano (City) Bikeway Gap Closure Project seeks to upgrade existing bikeways and close existing gaps in bikeway systems in the City to improve connectivity to employment and activity centers. EI will provide Ms. Eimon Raoof Smith as the dedicated Project Manager for this assigrnnent. Ms. Smith has the capabilities and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) experience to ensure that the IS is completed as a technically accurate requirement for the City's Orange County Transportation Authority Bikeway Corridor hnprovement Program Grant application. Ms. Smith has completed IS efforts for a range of clients including the Administrative Office of the Courts, County of Los Angeles, and City of Long Beach. Ms. Smith will be the City's primary point-of-contact for communication, scheduling, quality assurance, and budget control. She will be immediately available following authorization to proceed and will be fully dedicated to this assigrnnent throughout its duration. El's team for this effort includes qualified experts and specialist with relevant trails experience and whose expertise include: CEQA, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, biology, cultural resources, and water related issues with experience with City projects and with public sectcr trails and related projects. For example, El's team includes Mr. William Meade, an environmental specialist who managed the creation of a Trails Manual for the County of Los Angeles and Ms. Sherri Gust who provided cultural resources services for the City of San Juan Capistrano's Historic Town Center Master Plan Update Environmental hnpact Report. El's team is prepared to support the City through the preparation of this IS. El' s Corporate Office is located in Laguna Beach less than 10 miles away from the City's office. Our project team is based out of our Laguna Beach office and will be on-call and immediately accessible to the City at a moment's notice. El's team will implement schedule control, cost contro~ quality assurance and strategic teaming measures for the City. These measures include standardized company-wide scheduling; a streamlined management and billing processes; quality control reviews, oversight and coordination; and highly qualified team selection measures which ensure that will ensure that this project is completed efficiently. El had an opportunity to demonstrate these measures for the City earlier this year when El completed a peer review of the City's Department of Parks and Recreation 523 form for the Garcia Adobe Equipment Shed. This proposal includes El's scope of work, qualifications, and anticipated budget for the preparation of the Bikeway Gap Closure Project IS. Thank you for the opportunity tc provide the City this proposal. Please feel free to contact me by phone at (949) 497-0931 x 233 or via email at eimonraoof@enviro-intel.com if you have questions or require any additional information. ENVIRONMENTAL INTELLIGENCE, LLC Eimon Raoof Smith Project Manager 1590 South Coast Highway Suite #17, Laguna Beach, California, 92651 • Phone: 949.497.0931 .. www. enviro-ffitel.com Environmental Intelligence, LLC TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Section 1-Project Understanding .................................................................................................. 4 II. Section 2-Scope ofWork .............................................................................................................. .4 ill. Section 3-Qualifications and Experience .................................................................................... tO IV. Section 4-Project Schedule .......................................................................................................... lS V. Section 5-Project Bndget ............................................................................................................. 16 APPENDIX A Key Personne!Resumes 3 Environmental Intelligence, LLC I. Section 1-Project Understanding The City of San Juan Capistrano (City) requires the services of a qualified environmental consulting team to prepare an Initial Study (IS) as a requirement for an Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Bikeway Corridor huprovement Program Grant application for the proposed City of San Juan Capistrano Bikeway Gap Closure Project (project), The City of San Juan Capistrano Bikeway Gap Closure Project improves bikeways throughout the City to improve connectivity, safety and ridership. Specifically the project has seven locations that the City is requesting funding under the OCT A BCIP 1 grant program. These locations are listed below. I. The Trabuco Creek Bikeway Gap Connection 2. The East Open Space Bikeway Gap Connection 3. Rancho Viejo Road Bikeway Gap Closure 4. La Novia Gap Closure 5. Camino Capistrano Gap Closure 6. The Del Obispo Street Bikeway Gap Connection 7. Alipaz Street Bikeway Gap The project consists of upgrades to existing bikeways listed in the OCT A Commuter Bikeway Strategic Plan for the City of San Juan Capistrano. The proposed project also provides bikeway improvements to systems listed on the OCTA Commuter Bikeway Strategic Plan for proposed bikeways. This project brings connections from the City's bikeway system to bikeways in Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo and future Orange County systems for Rancho Mission Viejo. El' steam will efficiently prepare an IS to assess the potential environmental impacts that may result from development of the proposed project. The IS will comply with the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Section 15000 et seq.) and will include a review of the environmental resource areas identified in Appendix G of the State CEQA Guidelines. The IS will be streamlined in order to avoid scheduling delays and will include the standard public notice, circulation, and review periods required for IS projects. II. Section 2-Scope of Work EI will prepare an IS that is consistent with Section 15063 of the State CEQA Guidelines for the project. The IS will review all environmental resource areas provided in Appendix G of the State CEQA Guidelines. EI understands that issues related to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, biological resources, cultural resources, water quality (particularly as it related to water crossings during construction), and transportation and traffic will be of pruticular concern for the project. EI will research and review all documents, reports, databases, as well as other resources including: • OCTA Commuter Bikeway Strategic Plan; • City of San Juan Capistrano General Plan; • California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; • Other existing and relevant plans, reports, databases, and studies related to the proposed project site in order to identify the existing context and to evaluate any potential environmental impacts .associated with development of the project. 1 Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program 4 Environmental Intelligence, LLC EP s team will use this research to complete an IS that complies with the State CEQA Guidelines, Appendix G of the State CEQA Guidelines, and includes any specific directives provided by the OCTA and/or the City's Environmental Administrator or project manager. EI will assess the environmental factors that could potentially result in significant impacts. EI will ensure that the IS complies with Section 15063 and Article 6 of the State CEQA Guidelines. The IS will determine if the proposed project has the potential to result in any significant effects on the environment that would require further environmental analysis in an enviromnental impact report (EIR). Based on the nature of the project, EI expects that the IS will show that project does nothave the potential to result in any significant effects on the environment and that a Negative Declaration may be prepared for the project. El' s dedicated IS team will be responsible for efficiently completing the tasks identified in the following tasks for the project. TASK 1: Project Management Following authorization from the City to initiate work on tbe project, EI will coordinate with the City to finalize the scope of work, schedule, and project understanding; attend the kick-off meeting (see Task 4); obtain any existing documents from the City; and to perform a preliminary site visit. EI' s project management duties and assignments will be provided for the duration of the tasks that are described in this scope of work (anticipated to be 2 months). Ms. Eimon RaoofSmith will be the City's primary point-of-contact for communication, scheduling, quality assurance, and budget control. The project management duties will include oversight of each of the tasks described below in consultation with the City. EI will remain in consistent communication with the City via email and telephone conversations through the duration ofthe work efforts. WorkProdncts • Weekly Status Emails TASK 2: Prepare an Initial Study The contents of the IS will be consistent with all applicable provisions of 15063 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Executive Summary: EI will prepare an executive summary section that briefly smnmarizes the project description, overview, project purpose and need, and enviromnental conclusions. A table displaying the environmental findings, specifically, the potential impacts and mitigation measures (if applicable) will also be provided in this section. Project Description: The project description will be prepared in coordination with the City and will be incorporated into the IS by EI. This section will provide a detailed project overview, project location, project characteristics, construction scenario, and relevant project elements. EI will use the project description to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the project. Environmental Assessment: EI will complete a focused environmental assessment that will include an introduction as well as an analysis of the CEQA issue areas. EI will utilize all relevant existing information (as appropriate) for assessing the environmental impacts associated with the proposed project. All resource areas will include an assessment of: 1) environmental setting; 2) applicable laws, regulations, and standards; 3) significance criteria; 4) impact analysis (hoth construction and operational); and 5) mitigation measures (if applicable). Maps, graphics, tables, and figures will 5 Environmental Intelligence, LLC also be provided in the sections, where relevant. The environmental assessment section of the IS will include a discussion of project's potential to result in impacts related to the following resources: • Aesthetics -EI will assess the visual resources within the project area (including scenic highways, scenic resources, and scenic vistas), and describe sensitive receptors. The project is expected to be consistent in its design and relevant components with the existing bikeway trails in the area. EI will use relevant information including the site plans, City's General Plan and State of California Officially designated State Scenic Highways to determine whether the project will substantially damage scenic highway resources, substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and the surrounding area, or create new sources of light or glare. EI will complete a site visit to assess and record the current site conditions for this analysis. • Air Quality I Greenhouse Gas Emissions -EI will evaluate the air quality conditions and greenhouse gas emissions relevant to the project. The conditions within the City's area-the South Coast Air Basin and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) will be assessed, sensitive receptors will be identified, and the potential for the proposed project to violate or exceed existing plans, California Ambient Air Quality Standards, or state attainment (according to the California Air Resources Board; CARB), will be assessed for the project. Although there would be the potential for short-tenn construction related impacts the project consists of improvements to bikeway trails, which would be expected to reduce the vehicle miles traveled per year. This shift would be expected to result in a long-term positive air quality and greenhouse gas emissions impacts. EI has retained the services of Terry A. Hayes Associates (TARA) to prepare an Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis. This analysis will focus on the emission benefits realized by implementing bikeway improvements projects. The City has indicated that the proposed project would result in a regional decrease of 793,682 vehicles miles traveled per year. TARA will quantif'y the associated decrease in criteria pollutants and ozone precursors using the CARB 's EMF AC20 11 model. EMFAC20 11 is the latest emission inventory model for motor vehicles operating on roads in California. This model reflects CARB' s current understanding of how vehicles travel and how much they pollute. The EMFAC20 11 model can be used to show how California motor vehicle emissions have changed overtime and are projected to change in the future. Both construction and operational emissions associated with the project will be evaluated. The assessment will include a comparison of regional (e.g., equipment and truck trips) and local (e.g., equipment) construction emissions to the significance thresholds established by the SCAQMD. Construction assumptions will be established in coordination with the City. The findings of the Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis will be incorporated into the Air Quality section and Greenhouse Gas. Emissions section (which will follow Geology and Soils) of the IS. • Biological Resources -EI will describe all existing general and sensitive biological resources that may be impacted by the project. This section· will include a review of the California Natural Diversity Database, the California Native Plant Society resources, Orange County Natural Communities Conservation Plan/Habitat Conservation Plan, as well as other databases and resources that are related to biological resources, including but not limited to additional documents, surveys, plans, policies, and other resources that are maintained by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and California Department of Fish and Wildlife. EI will also 6 Environmental Intelligence, LLC describe any local, regional, or other conservation plans that may be relevant to the analysis of the project. This proposal assumes that EI will complete one biological resources survey (to assess the biological resources including the. wildlife, biological habitat and the City's creeks, riparian habitat, and creekbeds i.e. San Juan Creek and Trabuco Creek which would be located alongside that by the project). • Cultural Resources -EI has retained the services of Cogstone's archaeological and paleontological specialists to provide support for the completion of the cultural resource section of the IS. This section will include a records search and review of background research at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, South Central Coastal Information Center at California State University, Fullerton, and through Native Annerican consultations, as well as a review of geological maps, prior paleontological studies and describe any existing archaeological or paleontological resources that occur in the project vicinity and provide an analysis of potential impacts of the project on these resources: This section will also identif'y whether the project would be expected to result in a substantial adverse change to historical or archaeological resources as defined in Section 15064.5 of the CEQA Guidelines; or would disturb or destroy unique paleontological resources, geological features; or human remains. A field survey for the presence of cultural or paleontological resources is not required for preparation of an IS. However, a technical memo will be prepared and will provide the result and recommendations for th.e project. • Geology and Soils-EI will assess the potential for the project to expose people or structures to risks related to fault rupture, seismic ground shaking, seismic-related ground failure (including liquefaction), and geotechnical factors. EI will utilize information including a review of the ridgelines located in the City, the State Hazards Map and the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist to asses these potential impacts. • Hazards and Hazardous Materials -EI will review an Environmental Data Report as well as the appropriate lists and databases to determine whether the project: 1) would create a significant hazard to the public or environment through routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials, accidental release; 2) would emit or handle hazardous materials within 0.25 mile of an existing or proposed school; 3) would be located on a site that is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to the Government Code Section 65962.5; 4) would be located within an airport land use plan, within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport or a private airway; 5) would impair or interfere with an adopted emergency response or evacuation plan; or 6) would expose people or structures to risks involving wildland fires. • Hydrology and Water Quality The City's San Juan Creek and Trabuco Creek may be subject to pollutants and sediments carried in the runoff from project efforts. EI will assess the potential for the project to: 1) violate water quality standards; 2) create or contribute to runoff - a review of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and County Drainage Area Master Plan; 3) alter drainage or discharge; or 4) degrade water quality, specifically as it pertains to a review of the City's Water Master Plan and San Juan Creek Watershed Management Study. EI \\ill further assess the potential for the project to impact the floodplains or result in flooding, 1 00-year flood hazards, flood hazards (based upon Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Maps), or inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow (based upon the site's location). • Land Use and Planning -EI will evaluate the potential for the project to result in impacts to land use and planning including: 1) dividing an established community; 2) conflicting with 7 Environmental Intelligence, LLC applicable land use plans, policies, or regulations including the City's General Plan, County of Orange General Plan, and City Zoning Ordinances or 3) conflict with the Orange County Natural Communities Conservation Plan/Habitat Conservation Plan. The project would be consistent with the existing land uses. • Mineral Resonrces -EI will assess the potential for the project to result in impacts related to mineral resources including the loss of availability of a known mineral resonrces or the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resources. • Noise -EI will provide an analysis of the potential noise receptors in the project vicinity and evaluate auy impacts to these receptors that would be associated with implementation for the project. El will determine the potential for the project to expose people to excessive or potentially significant noise levels or vibration or result in increases in the temporary or permanent ambient noise levels during construction -operational noise impacts are anticipated to be negligible. • Population and Housing -Using statistical information provided by tbe U.S. Census Bureau and related data, EI will evaluate whether the project has the potential to result in impacts related to population and housing including inducing substantial population growth, displacing numbers of existing housing, or displacing substantial numbers of people. • Public Services -EI will assess whether the project would result in substantial adverse impacts associated with fire protection, police protection, schools, parks, or other public facilities by creating a need for altered or new facilities and staff or by altering the service ratios, response times, or other public service performance measures or objectives. • Recreation -The proposed improvements to the existing bikeway trails are expected enhance the existing recreational facilities. EI will evaluate the potential for the project to increase the use of existing recreational facilities that would result in or accelerate substantial physical deterioration or include the construction or expansion of recreational facilities that could have adverse physical effects on the enviromnent. • Transportation and Traffic -EI will assess whether the project would result in impacts related to transportation and traffic. The project will utilize standards as set out in tbe OCTA Commuter Bikeway Strategic Plan and California Department of Transportation adopted California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (California MUTCD) 20!2. The Department requested and has received a letter to confirm substantial conformance from the Federal Highway Administration (FHW A) for California MUTCD 2012 edition. While the project would be anticipated to have construction related traffic, the City anticipates that the project would reduce traffic in the region by approximately 793,682 vehicles miles per year. Specifically, EI will evaluate the potential for the project to: I) conflict with applicable plans, ordinances, or policy; 2) conflict with traffic congestion management programs (including the City General Plan, Department of Transportation, and relevant traffic related material); 3) alter air traffic patterns; 4) create hazards due to design features; 5) result in inadequate emergency access; or 6) conflict with alternative transportation poliCies, plans, or programs. • Utilities and Service Systems -EI will assess how the project may affect utilities and service systems. This analysis will focus ori the unlikely potential for the project to exceed wastewater treatment, water supply, and solid waste requirements, or require additional storm water facilities. This section will also identifY the project's ability to alter the utilities and service systems demand in comparison to existing uses, and will assess the project's potential 8 Environmental Intelligence, LLC impacts to utilities an<! service systems based on previously published and existing information regarding the utilities and service systems. Other CEQA Considerations: This analysis will include a review of unavoidable impacts, irreversible impacts, and growth inducing impacts. The evaluation will review the potential cumulative impacts based upon existing or reasonably foreseeable projects in the surrounding area. This section will also include a discussion of whether the project would have growth inducing impacts, significant envirorunental impacts or effects. Additionally, the amilysis will analyze the mandatory findings of significance which include: degrading, threatening, reducing, or eliminating the quality of the biological envirorunent or California history or prehistory; resulting in cumulatively considerable impacts; or resulting in substantial direct or indirect adverse effects on human beings. Appendices: EI, in coordination with the City, will prepare, review, and compile the appendices for the IS. GIS/Graphics: Preparation of the IS will be supported by El's in-house geographic information systems (GIS) and graphics team to depict the relevant information for the project. EI will create various GIS graphics and maps for the assessment using AutoCad, Google Earth Files, Facility Inventory Maps, ArcGIS, and PDFs. References: All pertinent materials, studies, or persons consulted in the preparation of the IS shall be listed within a separate section of tbe IS. The identity of all Federal, State, and local agencies, or other organizations and private individuals consulted in the IS preparation and the identity of all persons, firms, and City staff preparing the IS by contact or other authorization, shall also be listed in the report. EI will further ensure that references to these sources within the text of the appropriate sections are made by footnote or other means acceptable to the City. Following receipt of up to two rounds of comments (one draft and one final) from the City on the IS, EI will incorporate the City's comments and provide the final IS. Work Product • Initial Study TASK 3: Prepare Technical Studies I Technical Support EI has retained the services of firms with technical expertise in air quality and cultural resources to complete the technical studies and provide technical support. El' s team includes the following teams: TARA (Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions) and Cogstone (Cultural Resources). The technical studies and support efforts provided by these teams will be seamlessly integrated by EI into the IS as appropriate. Work Products • Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis • Cultural Resource technical memo TASK 4: Attend Meetings EI will prepare for and attend project related meetings: • One (I) orientation/kick-off meeting with City staff (1 hour) · • Up to two (2) project status/update meetings with City staff, if needed (I hour each) 9 Environmental Intelligence, LLC III. Section 3 -Qnalifications and Experience El' s team for this effort includes qualified experts and specialist in CEQA, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, biology, cultural resources, and water related issues. This team has experience with City projects including public sector trail and related projects. El's team is prepared to support the City through its compliance process for the proposed project. El's Corporate Office is located in Laguna Beach less than 1 0 miles away from the City's office. Our project team is based out of our Laguna Beach office and will be on-call and immediately accessible to the City at a moment's notice. El's core team is presented below: Ms. Eimon Raoof Smith (Project Manager) -Ms. Eimon Raoof Smith has more than 9 years of program and project experience, including the management of multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of projects that required ISs and environmental compliance including but not limited to compliance with CEQA. Ms. Smith has prepared all CEQA documentation including ISs, mitigated negative declarations/negative declarations, environmental impact reports (EIRs), as well as a range of technical studies, reports, and all CEQA notices for various public sector clients including the Administrative Office of the Courts, County of Los Angeles, and City of Long Beach to name a few. She has also provided a range of environmental document review and quality control services inclnding the review of a DPR form for the City. She will be dedicated to the successful completion of the City's IS for the duration of the project. In addition to being the City's key point-of-contact, Ms. Smith will be accessible to the City and serve as an extension ofthe City's staff until the completion ofthisiS. Mr. William Meade (Environmental Specialist; Noise, Land Use and Planning) -Mr. William Meade has prepared CEQA documentation, including ISs, and EIRs, as well as noise and visual analysis in support of urban infrastructure projects as well as utility and renewable energy projects. Mr. Meade has served as the project manager for the creation of a County of Los Angeles Trails Manual as well as on a trail project that required coordination between property owners and trail advocates to link existing trails in Altadena, California and he is familiar with the sensitive issues related to trails projects. He has analyzed the impacts related to land nse and planning, noise, recreation, population and housing, and other environmental issue areas for projects located in the County of Los Angeles and the cities of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and others. Mr. Meade is currently overseeing the environmental compliance and field operations at a large scale utility project. Mr. Meade's responsibilities include providing guidance to clients for regulatory issues pertaining to CEQA, ensuring a project's compliance with all mitigation measures. Stephen Reynolds -Senior Scientist (Biological Resources I Wetlands) -Mr. Stepheu H. Reynolds specializes in wetland .and plant ecology, restoration and mitigation planning, and project management with proven successes on projects throughout southern California. Mr. Reynolds bas a strong technical knowledge of southern California wetland ecology and has conducted uumerous jurisdictional delineations and California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) evaluations. Further, he has successfully negotiated the associated permits with the US Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Regional Water Quality Control Boards. With a strong background in wetland ecology, particularly isolated wetlands, Mr. Reynolds has authored and managed numerous Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plans, Restoration Plans, Mitigation Banking Plans, and Section 401, 404 and CDFW 1602 permit compliance programs. He has prepared restoration and mitigation and monitoring plans for a diverse range of native vegetation types including riparian woodlands, riparian scrub, vernal pools, desert scrub, coastal scrub, chaparral, and native grasslands. Mr. Reynolds is also an expert botanist and has conducted numerous rare plant and vegetation surveys throughout Southern California. 10 Environmental Intelligence, LLC .Tustin Smith-Senior GIS Specialist (GIS I Biological Resources) -Mr. Justin Smith has over 5 years of experience as a GIS specialist, biologist, and environmental compliance portal administrator on a variety of projects for public sector, private developers, and public energy utilities entities located throughout southern California. During his tenure, Mr. Smith has managed complex geospatial datasets for numerous projects and developed project-specific GIS analyses. Additionally, Mr. Smith has led numerous biological surveys, contributed to biological constraints analyses, prepared technical reports and habitat assessments, and has monitored numerous mitigation and monitoring plans, restoration plans, and Section 401, 404, and CDFW 1600 permit compliance programs across a diverse array of projects. Mr. Smith effectively collaborates across all disciplines of the project team to provide data management, quality control, and GIS mapping solutions required by clients. Sherri Gust (Cultural Resources) -Ms. Sherri Gust is an Orange County Certified Professional Paleontologist and Archaeologist with more than 30 years of experience in cultural resources management and consulting. She has a substantial amount of experience providing cultural resources services for projects located in the City of San Juan Capistrano such as the Historic Town Center Master Plan Update EIR. She has worked on OCTA projects located in the City, various bike trail projects and has managed more than 750 projects. She has a reputation for professional work, regulatory compliance and client satisfaction. Ms. Gust is a Registered Professional Archaeologist, is accepted as a principal investigator for both prehistoric and historical archaeology by the State Office of Historic Preservation's Information Centers and exceeds the qualifications required by the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation. Sam Silverman (Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions)-Mr. Sam Silverman's area of expertise is air quality and greenhouse gas emissions. His specialties are greenhouse gas analysis and preparing air quality analysis for corrunercial, residential, and industrial development along with transportation projects. Mr. Silverman's thorough knowledge of air quality analysis methodology includes comprehensive familiarity with the regional and localized estimation methodology set forth by the South Coast Air Quality Management District, application of various computer models (e.g., CalEEMod, EMFAC, AERMOD, Caline-4, and CAL3QHC), health risk assessments (HRAs), and construction and operation emission inventories. Resumes for this teara are provided in Appendix A. A selection of our team's relevant CEQA project experience is provided in the following table. 11 R21 . ;' fnvironmc:ntill . . . --l;.tclli:Jence, LLC Environmental Intelligence, LLC PROJECT EXPERIENCE Environmental Tntefligence, LLC's (El's)-team has been the tmsted consultant on a variety ofCEQAwrelated projects for a range of clients. EI's project approach for this IS will provide the City with a dedicated and local project team that will be responsive, on-budget, on-schedt1le and will ensure that the City meets all of its CEQA compliance requirements_ The following successfully completed projects demonstrate our team's ability to prepare comprehensive CEQA documents Project Title 1 Client and Contact Key Personnel Project Schedule I Finn's Role Services Provided Outeemc and Benefits Location Infllt·mation Contract Amount .. Garcia Adobe City of San Juan Capi~tr~no David Levine-20]3 Prime Consultant The Garcia Adobe Equipment Shed is an adobe brick, wood, El's services ware completed on schedule and on budget Equipment Shed 32400 Paseo Adel~"to Principal Total Cost~ $825.00 and asphalt shed that was constructed in the l880s and is San Jmm Cnpbtrano, CA 1 San Juan Canistrnno CA 92675 Eimo11 Raoof I located in the City of San Juan Capistrano (City). EJ I Mr_ Nick Ta~lor ' Smith-Project completed a peer review and technical assessment to ensure 1 (949) 443-6327 MHilager that the City's DPR tOrm met the requirements of the State Historic Preservation Office, State Historical Resources I NTaylor@sanjua,capistrant> org Commission, and Department of Parks and Recreation to e. identify, evaluate, and pre.~crve this cultural resource. •. i Bandncd Sub~talion Southern Califl)mh Edison D11vid Levine 20! 1·2013 Prime Consultant EI prepared a Proponent's Environmental Assessment (PEA) The PEA was rompletcd on schedule and on budget. EI has I Proj&t 2244 Walnut Grove Ave Principal Total Cost· $250,000 '(CEQA document in support of the constmction of a new 66/12 continued to support the client through subsequent changes to the I Kern County, CA P 0 Box 800 Eimon Raoof 1 Compliance) kilovolt substation. The CPUC is the lead agency and the project description and layout. Rosemead, CA 9!'170 Smith-Project I project is subject to CEQA. EI prepared a PEA ducument I Mr. Tony Barranda Manager that includes a comprehensive analysis of the potential environmental impacts associated with t!'le development of (626}484-947] WH!iam Meade-the project. EI has also completed GIS/ grapbica information Environmental tonybarranda@scc.com Specialist and a visual/aesthetic resources analysis for this project and managed the preparation of an air quality/greenhouse gas Justin Smith -. emissiom technical report . Senior GIS Specialist New Long Beach Administrative Offire of the Eirn11n Ra11of 2009 NIA TI1e New Long Beach Courthouse Projeot required the The IS!MND was completed on time and within budget. Cot~rthouse Courts(AOC) Smith-Project Total Cost~ $80,000 preparation of an IS/MND for the de-velopment of a new Long Beach, CA 2860 Gate>~-'IIY Oaks, Suite 400 Manager courthouse building. Ms. Smith managed the preparation of Sacramento CA 95883 William Mende-the JS/MND and the all technical sh1dies. The key resonrce Environmental issues included traffic (parking), cultural resources, and air Mr. Jerry Ripperda Specialist quality/greenhouse gll!l. The new courthouse facility includes Jl cow"lmoms and approximately, 545,000 building gross square feet. The facility also provides space for County staff persons, Cilmmercial office space, retail spaoe, and parking ' facilities ' - Kroc Cnmmunify City of Long Beach Eimon Raoof 2007·2009 NIA The Kroc Community Center City involved the development 'The ErR was successfully completed and the project was Center 333 West Ocean l3m1lcvard Smith-Project Total Cost· $450,000 of a recreEI'Iional facility on the site of an appro:dmate!y 19· unanimously appro-ved ' Los Angeles County. CA ·Manager acre storm water detention basin. lhe project required 5th Floor compliance with CEQA The environmental team was William Meade-Long Beach, CA 90802 Environmental man~ged by Ms. Sn-rith. The team a! so included Me William Ms. Jill Griffiths Specialist Meade Ms. -Smith and her team completed an initi~l study, (562) 570-5237 I EIR, as well as the rdatcd documents including a Findings Jill.griffiths@longbcach_gov I of Fact/Statement of Overriding Considerations (FOF/SOC), .I Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Progrnm (MMRP)-This I team also completed all of the twhnical reports for the project including reports for: hydrology, traffic, cuhural resoorces, air quality, and nois~ ""·-·-~·--·-~- I I ' B~ -Env:ronmr.nnl _ . -1Dtelligence, LlC ~;ctTitle/ .• Client and Contact ocafion Information I Tio Lioo 6926 Polo · San D1ego Gas & Electric Replacement (SDG&E) San Dies,<QCounty, CA 8315 Century Park Ct. CP21E San Diego, CA 92123 ShoshanaPena (85B) 636-57 !8 SPcna@semprauti!ities ~-om Interns and Physicians County of Los Angeles Building, Martin ChiefExecutive OfficiO l.uther 500 West Temple Street King, Jr. (MLK) Mul!i-Amhulatory Room 754 Care Center {MACq Los Angeles, CA 90012 Environmental Intelligence, LLC PROJECT EXPERIENCE Key Personnel j Projed Schedule I j_ Contract Amount Finn's Role Setvi.ces Provided David Levine-12013-Pt~<<t Prime Consultant EI's is preparing a PEA fbr the Tie Line 6926 Project, The Prine1pal Total Cost· $208,400 (CEQA proposed project v;ould fire harden TL 6926, an existing 69~ E'1mon Raoof Compliance) kV wood transmission line, by replacing existing wood Smith-I>roject I stmctures with weathering steel poles. El's PEA will be Manager consistent with the CEQA, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), md SDG&E guidelines md William Meade- "''""'"" fo"PEA. Tho PEA wfll o""'"'' ili< potomfO I Environmental Specialist environmlinta! impacts related lo the CEQA issue areas that could result from the construction and operation of the Justin Sruitb-proposed project. The PEA will be included with SDG&E's Senior GIS application to the CPUC for a Permit to Construct, Specialist -----~-Eimon Raoof 2009 Tnc Interns and Phy3icians Building at the MLK MACC Smith-Proje<:t Total Cost· $50,000 required the preparation of an IS and Categorical Exemption Manager (CE) for seismic upgrades and improvement This project William Mende-required Compliance with the CE:QA. The envinmmental Environmental team and subcontractor:> \liere managed by Ms Smith. Tite Spe<:ia!ist team also included Mr Wt!liam Meade. Ms. Smith end her Outcome and Benefits This project is currently in progress. ··-· The JS/CE was completed <m time and \Vi thin budget. ' --•---'es County, CA Ms. Sabra White I team completed an initial study and CE. (213)974-!!40 swhite@cwlacounty.go\· . -hcl<ot Addlrimmi CEQA I O.-ogo "'"'ty E<pffi"" . . -----·· ----j V11lley Region Los Angeles Unified Schoo! Eimon Raoof 2007-2008 NIA The Los Angeles Unified School D!Slnct (LAUSD) is ! The Effi. was successfully completed. Bellingham El~mentary District Smith-Proje<:t proposing to expand the existing Bellingham Primary Center School Project OfficeofEnvin:mment3J Health Manager to accommodate.arlditional cla~srooms and facilitie~ known North Hollywood. Los and Safety William Me11de-as the Valley Region Belhngham Elementruy School Angeles, CA I055 West 7th Street. 91h FIOQr Environmental Addition .. The project W<IS intended to, reiiew school . . Specialist overcrowdmg and was part of a LAUSD s larger master Los Angeles, Cal<fomta 90017 planning progrn.-n called the "New School Construction Mr. John Moreno Program and the Facilities Master Plan." The project was I subjeet to CEQA \'nmpliance. Ms. Smith managed the preparation of the initial study and EIR for the project and technical reports including an air quality. noise, and traffic report ~i :_: EnvironmC'n1ill _ .-lntrlltgcnce, LLC Environmental Intelligence, LLC PROJECT EXPERIENCE Finn's Role Services Provided Project Schedule I ,---------;c--:--:-:-:-:-c-------,----- C::ontract A.rnmonf Outcome and Benefits Project Title I I Client and Conta::-t~ Key Personnel Location I Information ~~lie Wind Ene~~Y -E~,;;;k-Energy Eim·_,--,cRc,-,-,c,--+,c,-,c,_-,-,lcl-----icNclcA------+cTh-,-,,-,cifc,_,-:wcio-d-:E-.,-,gy-cP-m-jc-,-, -,-,-.c,.rc.-,-h,--cd,-"-'c''-.P-m-oo-J-f-Th-,-.-E-IR-w-~--,-"'-'-"-'cfu-li-y-,.-m-pci,-J-ro-ru-,c,-,c,-,-,-,.-,c . .,--wM Kern County, CA (formerly en X co) Sm1tb-ProJect Total Cost~ $2 Mil! ion of an approxm•ately ! Sl megawa!t wmd energy proJ~:ct on una.mmously approved Rick Miller Manager an approximately 8,300 acre site. Ms. Smith pmpared (III(! 1 William Meade_ managed the preparation and submittal of the applicant's Upper Oso Habitat Restoration Project Orange Cmmty, CA !5445 Tnnovatirm Dr. San Diego, CA 92128 (925) 365*3742 Mr. Richard Miller rick. millcr@edf-re. com City of Rancho Santa Margarit'l 22112 E! Pasco Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688 Mr. Nate f'arns,..;>rth (949) 635·1800 nfarnsvmrth@cityofrsm.org Environmental 1 planning and environmeota! documentation for submittal. Jo Spedalist the Kern County (Lead Agency). Ms. Smith prepared an entitlement package for the project which included condition use permits, zone change applications, as well related planning documents. In addition to this, she and her team (v.flich included Mr. Meade) prepared an initial study, EIR, David Levine- Prin~ipal Justin Smilh - Senior GJS Specialist and Biological Consultant 2012-Present TI1e aver11.ge annual reoccufTing costs arc approximately $65,000 Prime Consultant (Biological Resource Management I Regulatory Permitting and <h1idancc) and all of the technical reports (including but not limited to: acstheticslvisibi!\ty, air quality, biological resource, cultural resources, geotechnical, ha:atrds {phase I), hydrology, noise, 11nd traffic) fur the project Ms-Smith and her team ;l]so facilitated the scoping meeting and prepared testimony ('Nhich included an <~pplicant presentation) for the public hearing_ El provided native habitat restoration planning services I EI's professional services arc on-going as the project rostomtion pertain•ng to the approximately SO-acre Habitat Restomtron planning is on-t:,oing Project located within O'Neill Regional Park \>Jiich is located in the City of Rancho Santa Margarita, California El pmvided habitat restoration planning and document preparation, biological surveys and reporting, GIS and 'I mapping (specifically vegetation mapping) services for the City of Roocho Santa Margarita El completed research, surveys, completed coordination with numerous involved parties (e.g., US Fish and Wildlife Services, County of Orange, Endangered Habitats League, Rancho Mission Viejo), and provided regular updates to the City of Rancho Santa Margarita in support of the restoration planning. El I . improved cost efficiencies based on plnntmg ratios and I pflleltes, and other mwmgement requirements, including water efficiencies, materials expenses, and other considemtions, thro11gh consultation with potentiallandscapc contractors. The successful implementation of EI's Habitat Re~toration P!an would increil$C habitat values for target species including the coastal California gnatcatcher, Cooper's hawk, cactus wren, grasshopper sparrow, and riparian birds. Environmental Intelligence, LLC IV. Section 4-Project Schedule The 2-month anticipated schedule for the IS tasks described in the scope of work is summarized in the table below. This schedule provides an overview of the anticipated submittal ranges for each task. El' s schedule will be closely monitored by El' s Project Manager. Specific dates within the provided ranges will be finalized during the project orientation I kick-offwith the City. Scope of Work . · .. Schedule Task 1: Project Management November 20131-January 2014 Task 2: Prepare an Initial Study November 2013 -January 2014 Task 3: Prepare Technical Studies I Technical Support November 2013 -January 2014 Task 4: Attend Meetings TBD NOTE: 1. This date range may change and is subject to the City of San Juan Capistrano's desired Schedule. 15 Environmental Intelligence, LLC V. Section 5 -Project Budget The estimated budget for El' s services is provided in this section. El' s budget includes the consolidation of tasks and responsibilities into a core team of multi-disciplinary specialists that will be led by the Project Manager. This approach allows for the preparation of a streamlined IS by a focused team. 16 Environmental Intelligence, LLC NAME: T!1LE: EXPERJENCE: EDUCATION: Eimon Raoof Smith Project Manager 9 Years M.P.P., 2007, Public Policy (Environmental Policy and Economic Development), University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA B.S., 2004, Environmental Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT OTilER TRAINING: Project Management Extended Education Course. 2008, University of California, Los Angeles, CA CEQA Basics and Advanced Trainings. Association of Environmental Professionals. Los Angeles, CA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Ms. Eimon Raoof Smith has over 9 years of project experience as an environmental consultant and project manager. Her project experience includes California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance and she has managed and prepared CEQA documents including but not limited to Initial Studies (ISs), Mitigated /Negative Declarations, and Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs). She has prepared assessments for all CEQA resource areas and has completed all CEQA compliance documents. Ms. Smith will serve as the project manager and point-of-contact for the City's IS. Ms. Smith has managed a range of diverse CEQA efforts for public and private sector clients and she has facilitated agency coordination and mediation between various stakeholders on a wide range of diverse and complex projects. She has managed been a member of the California Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP) and was a board member for the Los Angeles Chapter where she also served as the Legislative Liaison for two years. She is an experienced trainer and has prepared and provided workshops on a range of environmental and professional topics including CEQA. A selection of her project experience is included in this reSume. Representative Project Experience: Garcia Adobe Equipment Shed City of San Juan Capistrano, CA 2013 Project Manager; Ms. Smith managed and completed a peer review and technical assessment for the City's Deprutment of Parks and Recreation (DPR) form for the Garcia Adobe Equipment Shed. The peer· review was designed to ensure that City's DPR form meets the requirements of the State Historic Preservation Office, State Historical Resources Commission, and Department of Parks and Recreation to identifY, evaluate, and preserve this cultural resource. 1590 South Coast .Highway Suite #17, Laguna Beach, California, 92651 o Phone: 949.497.0931 • www. enviro-intel.corn Long Beach Courthouse Long Beach, CA 2009 Project Manager; Managed and prepared CEQA documents in support of the development of a 480,000 square foot site identified for the development of a new court facility for the Administrative Office of the Courts. She completed public outreach, noticing, as well as agency coordination. Relevant environmental issues included: cultural resources and transportation and traffic. Kroc Community Center-City of Long Beach Long Beach, CA 2007-2009 Project Manager; Ms. Smith managed, prepared, and reviewed CEQA compliance documentation including an FIR, notices, and technical reports in support of the project Relevant environmental issues included air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards, water quality, traffic, and recreation. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Medical Center Campus Redevelopment 2009-2011 Willowbrook, Unincorporated County of Los Angeles, CA Project Manager; Ms. Smith managed and prepared program and project-level CEQA documents including an initial study, EIR and technical studies in support of the 38-acre hospital site. C01npleted campus master program and campus plamting efforts, public meetings/outreach, permitting, publications, as well as agency coordination efforts in support of the project. Relevant environmental issues included: cultural resources, greenhouse gas emisSions, utilities, and transportation and traffic. Valley Region Bellingham Elementary School, North Hollywood 2008-2009 Los Angeles, CA Managed and prepared CEQA documents in support of a school development project. Completed an initial study, EIR, public outreach efforts, noticing, as well as agency coordination for the project. Relevant environmental issues included: air quality and transportation and traffic. TL 6926 San Diego Gas & Electric San Diego County, CA 2013 Project Manager; Ms. Smith is managing the preparation of a Proponent's Environmental Assessment for San Diego Gas & Electric's Tie Line 6926 Project. She will draft and review PEA sections for SDG&E's PEA to evaluate potential environmental impacts associated with SDG&E' s efforts to increase system reliability and reduce lisks associated with known local conditions and potential fire events by replacing the existing wood poles along the approximate 5-mile TL 6926 alignment with new weatheling steel poles. Banducci Substation Project-Southern California Edison Kern County, CA 2011-2013 Project Manager; Ms. Smith managed the preparation of a PEA for SCE's Banducci Substation Project. She oversaw staff efforts, reviewed sections, completed a visual resources report, and drafted portions of tbe PEA. The environmental documentation for tltis project included an agriculture resources impact assessment, as well as a review of all of the CEQA issue areas. The project entailed the construction of new 66 kilovolt subtransmission line segments, construction of three new 12 kilovolt distribution circuits, and construction of facilities to connect the substation to existing telecommunications system. On-Call Services County of Los Angeles Los Angeles County, CA 2009-20.11 Project Manager; Ms. Smith managed various environmental services work efforts and submittals under an on-call contract with the County of Los Angeles. Work efforts under this contract included preparing CEQA and other documentation such as categorical exemptions, regulatory permitting, and technical studies. The on-call tasks varied and included relevant project assignments such as the Plaza de Artes y Cultura. Eimon Raoof Smith Environmental Intelligence, 2 Environmental Intelligence, LLC NAME: TITLE: EXPERlENCE: EDUCATION: PERMITS AND CERTIFICATIONS: PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: William Meade Environmental Specialist (Noise, Land Use and Planning) 6 Years B.A., 2005, Urban and Environmental Policy, Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA Leadership in Energy and Enviromnental Design (LEED) Associated Professional Associate of Enviromnental Professionals, Los Angeles County Chapter, 2007-2011 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Mr. William Meade bas 6 years of experience as the project manager and environmental specialist on a diverse range of projects with clients in Southern California that required compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Enviromnental Policy Act (NEPA). Mr. Meade has prepared CEQA documentation, including fuitial Studies (ISs), Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), as well as noise and visual analysis in support of urban infrastructure projects as well as utility and renewable energy projects. Mr. Meade bas served as the project manager on a trails project for the County of Los Angeles and is familiar with the sensitive resources and issues related to trails projects. Mr. Meade analyzed the impacts related to land use and planning, noise, recreation, population and housing, and other enviromnental issue areas for projects located in the County of Los Angeles and the cities of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and others. Mr. Meade is currently overseeing the environmental compliance and field operations at a latge scale utility project. Mr. Meade's responsibilities include providing guidance to clients for regulatory issues pertaining to CEQA!NEPA, ensuring a project's compliance with all mitigation measures including air quality, biological, cultural, stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) best management practices (BMPs) as well as all other resource avoidance and mitigation measures; coordinating with clients and El's office and field staff; conducting trainings; managing the efforts of staff; and completing and reviewing reports. Mr. Meade's representative environmental docwnentation experience is provided in this resume. Representative Project Experience: County of Los Angeles Trails Manual Los Angeles County CA 2009-2010 Project Manager; Mr. Meade served as the project manager for the creation of a County of Los Angeles Trails Manual as well as on a trail project that required coordination between property owners and trail advocates to link existing trails in Altadena, California and he is familiar with the sensitive issues related to trails projects. 1590 South Coast Highway Suite#17, Laguna Beach, California, 92651• Phone: 949.497.0931• mvw. enviro-inteJ.com New Long Beach Courthouse Long Beach, CA 2009 Environmental Specialist; Mr. Meade prepared IS documents in support of the project. Mr. Meade completed a noise technical report as well as several sections of the IS, including the land use and planning section. Banducci Substation Project Kern County, CA 2011-2013 Environmental Specialist; Mr. Meade prepared sections of the PEA for the Banducci Substation Project. Mr. Meade analyzed the impacts related to agriculture and forestry resources, land use and planning, utilities and other environmental issue areas and reviewed the air quality and greenhouse gas emissions assessments. East Kern Wind Resources Area San Bernardino County, CA 2013 -Present Lead Environmental Specialist; Mr. Meade currently manages field operations including environmental monitoring and coordination for the project. He also performs environmental construction monitoring for the construction of the entire project and its components. Mr. Meade's responsibilities include cdordinating with SCE and El' s office and field staff; managing the efforts of the monitoring staff; completing and reviewing daily monitor reports; CEQAINEPA consulting, and ensuring the project's compliance with all mitigation measures including air quality, biological, cultural, SWPPP BMPs as well as all other resource avoidance and mitigation measures. Martin Luther King, Jr. Medical Center Campus Redevelopment Project Los Angeles County, CA 2009-2011 Environmental Specialist; Mr. Meade was an integral pat of the team that provided environmental documentation, including the preparation of an initial study and EIR in support of a program-level development of the more than 38-acre medical campus under two programmatic tiers. Mr. Meade completed a noise technical report as well as several sections of the EIR, including the land use and planning section. Kroc Community Center, City of Long Beach Los Angeles County, CA 2007-2009 Enviroumental Specialist; Mr. Meade was an integral part of the team that provided environmental documentation, including an initial study and EIR in support of development of a recreational facility on the site of an approximately 19-acre storm water detention basin. Mr. Meade completed several sections of the EIR, including the land use and plarming section. Various Projects 2009-2012 Inyo County, Kern County, and Los Angeles County, CA Project Manager; Projects managed by Mr. Meade include environmental documentation and consulting services at the Lodi DMV, sound monitoring at the Hollywood Bowl, the County of Los Angeles Trails Manual, and the Owens Valley Mitigation Monitoring Program. Mr. Meade's project management responsibilities have included coordination with clients; budget oversight; coordination of in-house biologists, archeologists, and other staff; coordination with sub-consultants; and organizing and hosting public meetings. William Meade Environmental Intelligence, LLC 2 Environmental Intelligence, LLC NAME: TITLE: EXPERIENCE: EDUCATION: PERMITS AND Justin E. Smith Senior GIS Specialist 5 Years M.S. Biology, 2013, California State University, Fullerton RS. Biological Sciences, 2007, California State University, Fullerton CERTIFICATIONS: USFWS Section lO(a)(l)(A) Permit TE-74590A-O coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila ca/ifomica ca/ifomica) OTilER TRAIWNG : C'EQAJNEP A Advanced and Basics Trainings. Association of Environmental Professionals. PROFESSIONAL: Associate of Environmental Professionals, Orange County Chapter, 20!2-Present PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Mr. Justin Smith has over 5 years of experience as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, biologist, and environmental compliance portal administrator on a variety of projects for public sector, private developers, and public energy utilities entities located throughout southern California. During his tenure, Mr. Smith has managed complex geospatial datasets for numerous projects and developed project- specific GIS analyses. Additionally, Mr. Smith has led numerous biological surveys, contributed to biological constraints analyses, prepared tecbni_eal reports and habitat assessments, and has monitored numerous mitigation and monitoring plans, restoration plans, and Section 401, 404, and CDFW 1600 permit compliance programs across a diverse array of projects. Mr. Smith is currently preparing a Western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) consistency analysis and Determination of Biological Equivalent or Superior Preservation (DBESP) for a major southern California utility. Mr. Smith effectively collaborates across all disciplines of the project team to provide data management, quality control, and GIS mapping solutions required by clients. Mr. Smith is able to efficiently gather, analyze, and integrate spatial data into effective cartographic products for reports and documentation. He has a strong communications skill set and has consistently demonstrated this ability to effectively and accurately analyze and portray GIS data to project staff to make well informed decisions. Mr. Smith's strong background in GIS, biological resources, and enviromnental policy provide him with a well-rounded skill-set and highly effective knowledge that will support his work on the Initial Study. Recent Experience East Kern Wind Resource Area (EKWRA); Southern California Edison Kern County, CA 2013-Present Senior GIS Specialist and Assistant Project Manager; Mr. Smith manages extensive geospatial field data collected by construction monitors including: JD features, nesting bird locations, environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs), and other potentially sensitive resources. On a weekly basis, Mr. Smith provides SCE with project-wide ESA layer updates to ensure up-to-date accuracy and environmentally compliant project execution. 1590 South Coast Highway Suite#l7, Laguna Beach., California, 92651• Phone: 949.497.0931• www. enviro-intelcom Devers-Mirage System Split Project; Southern California Edison Riverside County, CA 2011-Present Project Manager and Senior GIS Specialist; Mr. Smith managed daily environmental construction monitoring for this large-scale utility project, focusing on SWPPP, air quality, noise, and general environmental mitigation measures. Mr. Smith provided on-call and emergency environmental monitoring, often resulting in 24 hours per day, 7 day per week monitoring coverage. Mr. Smith coordinated directly with SCE's Environmental Coordinator, project management team and construction toreman to maintain environmental compliance. Mr. Smith's work also included noise and visual impacts for the project via GIS analyses and preparing maps and figures for SCE personnel. Banducci Substation Project Kern County, CA 2011-2013 Senior GIS Specialist; Mr. Smith managed the preparation of graphics and GIS analyses associated with a PEA for the Banducci Substation Project. The environmental documentation for this project included an agriculture resources impact assessment and a review of all of the CEQA issue areas. El Casco Systems Project; Southern California Edison San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, CA 2009-Present GIS Specialist, Assistant Project Manager and Biological Monitor; Mr. Smith performed pre-NTP, construction clearance, and daily biological sweep surveys for all bio-resources. Also, Mr. Smith has monitored and documented avoidance of sensitive biological resources. Effectively communicated and col!aboratively worked with construction foremen and SCE site representatives to complete work with established buffers around sensitive resources. Mr. Smith helped to manage geospatial field data and created cattographic products for SCE. Mr. Smith also managed geographic data entered in to the environmental compliance portal. Montebello Hills Oil Field; Plains Exploration Montebello, Los Angeles County, CA 2010-Present Senior GIS Specialist and Biologist; Designed and managed field data collection and analysis. Conducted vegetative and gnatcatcher habitat analyses using GIS. Monitored and documented avoidance of resources, particularly California gnatcatcher and coastal sage scrub during ongoing oil operations and site restoration projects in preparation for private residential development. Wildflower Green Energy Farm; Element Power Antelope Valley, Los Angeles County, CA 2010-Present Senior GIS Specialist; Served as Senior GIS Specialist for this 4,000+ acre grassland monitoring and management project. Principle GIS duties include quality control measures for field data collection, statistical and GIS analyses of project impacts, maintaining effective communication among interested parties, data management, statistical and GIS analyses, production of graphics, and preparation of formal reports. Centennial; Centennial Founders, LLC Antelope Valley, Los Angeles County, CA 2010-2010 Senior GIS Specialist and Lead Biological Field Technician; Served as Senior GIS Specialist and Lead Biological Field Technician for all aspects of this multiyear, 50,000+ acre grassland monitoring project at Tejon Ranch. Principle duties included training and supervision of field crews, coordinating with Project Manager and prioritizing daily field and office logistics for several sites, establishing and maintaining effective communication within the team, extensive data management and statistical analyses, GIS analyses and graphics, and preparation of formal reports. Justin E. Smith Environmental Intelligence, LLC 2 Environmental Intelligence, LLC NAME: TilLE: BIOLOGICAL EXPERIENCE: EDUCATION: Stephen H. Reynolds Senior Scientist (Biological Resources and Wetland) 10 Years M.S. Conservation Biology, hiatus, State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Syracuse, NY. B.S. Geology, 2001, James Madison University. Harrisonburg, VA. B.S. Biology, 2001, James Madison University. Harrisonburg, VA. 0111ER TRAINING: USACE Federal and Arid West Region. Wetland Delineation. 2007. WTI. Rare Plants of San Diego County . .2008. California Native Plant Society. California Oaks: Planting & Protecting Our Urban Forests. 2011. Council for Watershed Health. PERMITS AND California Dept. of Fisb and Game Collecting Permit for State-Designated CERTIFICATIONS: Endangered, Threatened, or Rare Plants. Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Practitioner (in progress) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Society of Wetland Scientists Ecological Society of America Southern California Botanists PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Society for Conservation Biology California Native Plant Society California Native Grasslands Association Mr. Stephen H. Reynolds specializes in wetland and plant ecology, restoration and mitigation planning, and project management with proven successes on projects throughout southern California. Mr. Reynolds has a strong technical knowledge of southern California wetland ecology and has conducted numerous jmisdictional delineations and California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) evaluations. Further, he has successfully negotiated the associated permits with the US Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Regional Water Quality Control Boards. With a strong background in wetland ecology, particularly isolated wetlands, Mr. Reynolds has authored and managed numerous Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plans, Restoration Plans, Mitigation Banking Plans, and Section 401, 404 and CDFW 1602 permit compliance programs. He has prepared restoration and mitigation and monitoring plans for a diverse range of native vegetation types including riparian woodlands, riparian scrub, vernal pools, desert scrub, coastal scrub, chaparral, and native grasslands. Mr. Reynolds is also an expert botanist and has conducted numerous rare plant and vegetation surveys throughout San Diego County. 1590 South Coast Highway Suite#l7, Laguna Beach, California, 92651 "Phone: 949.497.0931• ~enviro-intel.eom Experience with Similar Projects: Montebello Hills Oil Field; Plains Exploration Montebello, Los Angeles County, CA 2008-Present Senior Scientist; Mr. Reynolds performed emergency and full jurisdictional delineations and documentation for all jurisdictional non-wetland Waters of the United States, Section 404 wetlands and State wetlands, non-wetland Waters of the State, and Streams and Lakes subject to California Department of Fish and Game Code 1600. Assisted in the acquisition of numerous permits, including Section 404, 401, and 1602 permits, and managed ongoing management programs to ensure compliance with numerous county, state, and federal regulations. Designed and implemented mitigation strategies to offset impacts to wetlands and waters. Wildflower Green Energy Farm; Element Power Antelope Valley, Los Angeles County, CA 2010-Present Project Manager; Mr. Reynolds serves as Project Manager for this 4,000+ acre grassland and vernal pool monitoring and management project. Principle management duties include design and implementation of survey protocol, supervision of field crews including surveys for all jurisdictional non-wetland Waters of the United States, Section 404 wetlands and State wetlands, non-wetland Waters of the State, and Streams and Lakes subject to California Department ofFish and Game Code 1600, coordinating and prioritizing field and office logistics, establishing and maintaining effective communication among interested parties, data management, statistical and GIS analyses, production of graphics, and preparation of formal reports, including the primary author of the project Biological Constraints Analysis and Biota Report submitted to the Los Angeles County Significant Ecological Area Technical Advisory Committee. Water Valley Project; Southern California Edison San Bernardino County, CA 2012 -Present Senior Scientist; Mr. Reynolds prepared the habitat restoration plan for over 38 potential miles of creosote scrub and saltbush scrub throughout the Mohave Desert. He ranked the prioritization of areas for management and invasive species removal. He is the primary author for site restoration and management plan for the area including erosion control plan, planting plan, management and monitoring plan, and reporting requirements. Mr. Reynolds worked with the Bureau of Land Management to coordinate the plan's approval. Turnbull Canyon Riparian Restoration Project; PXP Whittier, CA 2012-Present Project Manager; Mr. Reynolds performed delineations and documentation for all jurisdictional wetlands and waters in support of the acquisition of necessary Section 404, 40 I, and I 602 permits. These permits were used to implement the Turnbull Canyon Riparian Restoration Project. Mr. Reynolds was the primary author and project manager for the restoration and management plan for the area including erosion control plan, planting plan, irrigation plan, management and monitoring plan, public outreach plan, and reporting requirements under Section 404, 401, and 1600 permits. Mr. Reynolds provided oversight and QA/QC for project implementation and ongoing monitoring and reporting requirements. The plan was approved by the CDFW and US ACE. Stephen Reynolds Environmental Intelligence, LLC 2 PALEONTOLOGY-ARCHAEOLOGY-HISTORY EDUCATION SHERR! GUST, RP A Princioal Investigator for Paleontology/ Archaeology 1994 M.S., Anatomy (Evolutionary Morphology), University of Southern California, Los Angeles 1979 B.S., Anthropology (Physical), University of California, Davis SUMMARY QUALIFICATIONS Ms. Gust is a Qualified Principal Paleontologist and Registered Professional Archaeologist with more than 34 years of experience in paleontological and cultural resources management. She is a certified/qualified principal paleontologist in all California cities and counties that maintain lists, including the County of Orange. She hOlds California and Nevada BLM paleontolOgy and cultural permits. She has experience with bike trail projects on behalf of municipalities ·and public works departments involving paleontological and archaeological resources. She is knowledgeable of the processes and procedures required to obtain NEP A, NHP A Section 106 and CEQA environmental approvals. Ms. Gust meets national standards in archaeology set by the Secretary of Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation. She is accepted as a principal investigator for both prehistoric and historical archaeology by the State Office of Historic Preservation's Information Centers. Ms. Gust's expertise in the paleontology of the western United States includes research, survey, assessment of impacts/effects, significance criteria and determinations, management plans, mitigation implementation, fossil identification and analysis. Her expertise also includes historical archaeology of California (statewide) and prehistoric archaeology in the central and southern California coastal and inland areas, Tasks personally performed include research, record searches, survey, assessment of impacts/effects, significance criteria and determinations, management plans, mitigation implementation, research designs, treatment plans, human osteological identification and analysis, faunal identification and analysis and archaeological site damage assessments, Ms, Gust is an Associate of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County in the Vertebrate Paleontology and Rancho La Brea Sections. She is a Member of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology and the Society of Economic Paleontologists and Mineralogists. SELECfED PROJECTS Borrego Wash Maintenance and Trail-Repair Project, Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, Lake Forest, Orange County, CA. Performed paleontological and archaeological record searches, field survey, sacred lands file search, and reporting under subcontract to RBF Consulting. Relocated prehistoric bedrock mortar site and made recommendations for future mitigation. This study was requested by the County of Orange to meet their responsibility as the lead agency under the CEQA The project involved restoring entrance access and repairing multiple trail and road washouts within the park, thus making the park safe forrecreational.use again. Principal Paleontologist and Archaeologist. 2011-2012 Edison Rigbt~of~Way Bikeway, Caltrans District 12, Anaheim, Orange County, CA. Directed record searches, background research, survey and prepared Historic Properties Survey Report for proposed bike trail for Cal trans District 12 under subcontract to RBF Consulting. Project Manager and Principal Archaeologist. 2010 Santiago Creek Bike Trail Improvements, City of Santa Ana Department of Public Works, Santa Ana, Orange County, CA. Performed an archaeological record search, field survey, Native American consultation, and prepared an Archaeological Survey Report (ASR) and a Historic Property Survey Report (HPSR) for Caltrans District 12 under subcontract to RBF Consulting. This study was to determine the potential effects on cultural resources for improvements to the bike trail. Project Manager and Principal Archaeologist. 2008 Bommer Canyon Interpretive Nature Trail, City of Irvine, Orange Comity, CA. Performed paleontological and archaeological record searches, Native American consultation, pedestrian survey and prepared an assessment report for the City of Irvine under subcontract to Templeton Planning Group. Project Manager and Principal Paleontologist and Archaeologist. 2007 Pacific Coast Highway (SR 1) Bike Path Project, Caltrans District 12, Seal Beach, Orange County, CA. Performed a paleontological and archaeological literature review, background research, an paleontological and archaeological survey, and prepared a final assessment report with'recommendations for mitigation for an interim Class I bikeway I regional path to be built along the Pacific Coast Highway (State Route l) from Seal Beach Boulevard to Anderson Street. Project Manager and Principal Paleontologist and Archaeologist. 2003 Lemon Hill Recreational Trail, City of Villa Park, Orange County, CA. Determined the potential effects on cultural resources for construction of the proposed trail on the west side of Lemon Street between Santiago Blvd. and Valley Drive. Performed archaeological record search and background research, pedestrian survey, and prepared final assessment report (negative results) with recommendations for mitigation. This study was requested by the City of Villa Park to meet their responsibilities as the lead agency. Principal Archaeologist. 2008 Rose Creek Bike Path, San Diego Associate of Governments, San Diego County, CA. Provided an Archaeological Survey Report (ASR) and Historic Property Survey Report (HPSR) under subcontract to Nasland Engineering. Principal Archaeologist. 2012-20!3 San Gabriel River Bike Trail, Los Angeles County, CA. Performed archaeological record search and literature review, pedestrian survey, and preparation of final assessment report with mitigation plan for the County. The project consisted of rehabilitating approximately 6.5 miles of the existing bicycle path from Whittier Narrows Dam in Pico Rivera to Florence Avenue in Downey involving resurfacing, reconstruction, construction of the bicycle path pavement, and provision of the safety enhancements. Principal Archaeologist. 2003~2004 Soledad Canyon Road Maintep.ance and Upgrade, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Los Angeles, CA. Performed an archaeological record search and literature review, conducted a pedestrian survey (negative results), and wrote an assessment report with recommendations. Principal Archaeologist. 2004-2005 San Juan Capistrano Historic Town Center Master Plan Update EIR, San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, CA. Conducted a survey and assessment to determine the potential effects on cultural resources of potential changes to the Historic Town Center Master Plan area in support of a project~level EIR. Supervised archaeological and paleontological record searches, research, and survey plus Native American consultation for the 31-acre tovm center. Evaluated resources, including updated site records and impact assessment. Sub to the Templeton Planning Group. Principal Archaeologist and Paleontologist. 2011 Sun Ranch Drainage Improvement Project, City of San Juan Capistrano Public Works Department. Provided archaeological and paleontological monitoring for a 0.5 mile con·crete pipeline inStallation project located in the southwesterly portion of the City of San Juan Capistrano. Principal Archaeologist and Paleontologist. 2012 San Juan. Capistrano Substation Getaways Project, City of San JUan Capistrano/AIRX Utility Surveyors, Inc./ San Diego Gas & Electric. Conducted archaeological monitoring of 67 pothole excavations within the utility corridor for improvements. Prepared an Archaeological Resources Monitoring Compliance Report. This work was completed to meet the requirements of the City of San Juan Capistrano as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act. Principal Archaeologist. 2012 Interstate 5 HOV Lane Ext.ension Project, Caltrans District 12. Prepared a Paleontological Mitigation Plan (PMP) and an updated evaluation for the in the cities of San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, and San Clemente in Orange County. Sub to ECORP Consulting. Principal Paleontologist. 2012 Ortega Ranch, San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, CA. Scientifically significant specimens oflate Pleistocene mammoth were recovered by paleontological salvage at Ortega Ranch. Portions of three molars of a mammoth were recovered from approximately 80 centimeters below topsoil. Subcontractor to Ecorp Consulting. Principal Paleontologist. 2006 OCTA, Metrolink Expansion Services Project, Orange County, CA. Paleontological and Archaeological Phase I Assessments for Double Track Extension between San Juan Capistrano and Laguna Niguel. Tasks included record searches, dual surveys, Native American consultation, site records, and report. These studies were requested by the OCT A to meet their responsibilities as the lead agency under CEQ A. Subcontractor to PB Americas. Principal Paleontologist and Archaeologist. 2007-2009 SAM SILVERMAN environmental planner-s SENIOR ASSOCIATE Education University of Callfomia, Los Angeles, School of Public Health, Master of Science, Environmental Health, 2001 University of California, Santa Barbara, Bachelor of Science, Environmental Studies, 1999 Mr. Silverman joined TAHA in 2006 as a Senior Environmental Scientist. His specialties are greenhouse gas analysis and preparing air quality and noise analyses for commercial, residential, and industrial development along with transportation projects. Mr. Silverman's thorough knowledge of air quality analysis methodology includes comprehensive familiarity with the regional and localized estimation methodology set forth by the South Coast Air Quality Management District, application of various computer models (e.g., CaiEEMod, EMFAC, AERMOD, Caline-4, and CAL30HC), health risk assessments (HRAs), and construction and operation emission inventories. His. knowledge of noise analysis methodology includes noise monitoring, noise models (e.g., Sound2000), and mobile (Federal Highway Administration RD-77-108 noise calculation formulas) and stationary source analyses. Mr. Silverman's air quality and noise reports follow a general format. Mr. Silverman typically assesses regional construction emissions using California Air Resources Board's (GARB) URBEMIS2007 emissions inventory model. Localized construction concentrations are estimated using similar methodology as regional emissions and analyzed using SCAOMD localized significance threshold guidance. Regional operational emissions are calculated using average daily traffic and GARB's CaiEEMod or EMFAC models. Localized carbon monoxide concentrations are calculated using EMFAC and either the CAL3QHC or CALINE4 dispersion models. Mr. Silverman also analyzes toxic air contaminants, odors, project consistency with air quality management plans, and cumulative emissions. In addition, Mr. Silverman estimates greenhouse gas emissions from mobile and stationary sources. The typical noise analysis includes ambient noise monitoring, quantification of construction noise levels at nearby sensitive receptors, mobile source noise calculations, and quantification of operational noise sources (e.g., recreational activity, mechanical equipment, and parking lots). Relevant Experience Abbot Kinney Hotel Project Air Quality and Noise Impact Report. Mr. Silverman managing the preparation of an air quality and noise analysis for a hotel project located in the Venice neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles. The proposed project included a 92-room hotel facility, 3,000 square feet of retail use, 1,758 square feet of restaurant use, and remodeling of existing restaurant uses. A total of 174 parking spaces were proposed on the site with 166 spaces in a subterranean parking structure and eight spaces in the surface valet area. The air quality analysis focused on construction pollutant concentrations at an adjacent school. The noise analysis focused on valet and trash pick-up activity. Sunset Time Project EIR Air Quality and Noise Analysis. Mr. Silverman managed the preparation of an air quality and noise analysis for the construction of 149 hotel rooms, 40 residential condominium units, five low-income affordable housing units, and 35,456 square-feet of commercial and entertainment space located in the City of West Hollywood. The air quality analysis focused on regional and localized construction emissions. The noise analysis focused on noise generated by construction activity and recreational activity (e.g., pools) on the project site. The noise analysis also included a discussion of project site compatibility with the existing ambient noise environment. Hollywood Park Redevelopment Project Air Quality and Noise Impact Report. Mr. Silverman prepared an Air Quality and Noise Impact Report for the proposed Hollywood Park Redevelopment Project. The Hollywood Park Redevelopment Project consisted of the redevelopment of the approximate 238-acre Racetrack Grandstand and the Pavilion/Casino and the construction of a new mixed-use development. The proposed project included demolition of all improvements and structures on the project site, including the Hollywood Park Racetrack and grandstand, and the new construction of approximately 2,995 for-sale dwelling units, 620,000 square feet of retail space, 75,000 square feet of office/commercial space, a 300-room hotel including 20,000 square feet of related meeting space, and 10,000 square feet 1 SAM SILVERMAN environrnenr.:al plsnner~s of community serving uses. Sensitive receptors located near the project site included residential and institutional land uses. The air quality analysis focused on regional construction and greenhouse gas emissions. The key noise issue was land use compatibility for mixing residential with commercial land uses. The Plaza at the Glen Project. Mr. Silverman managed the preparation of an air quality and noise analysis for a m·lxed-use development consisting of 150 condominium units, a 230-room hotel, 450,000 square feet of general office space, 100,000 square feet of medical office space, a 45,000-square-foot health and fitness center, a 2, 700-seat theater, and a 285,000-square-foot shopping center. The air quality analysis focused on greenhouse gas emissions and project compliance with local and regional regulations. The noise analysis focused on delivery truck noise and potential impacts to an adjacent school. 8801 Sunset Boulevard Project Air Quality and Noise Impact Report. Mr. Silverman managing the preparation of an air quality and noise analysis for the redevelopment of an approximately 1.0-acre parcel located at 8801 Sunset Boulevard in the City of West Hollywood. The proposed project included 52,031 square feet of commercial and retail space plus parking. Demolition of the existing one-story, former Tower Records building would be required to allow for development of the proposed project. The air quality analysis focused on construction emissions and exposure of nearby sensitive land uses to excess levels of air pollution. The noise analysis focused on construction impacts to adjacent sensitive land uses. Lakes District Specific Plan. Mr. Silverman managed the preparation of air quality and noise analyses for a mixed-use project in West Covina, CA. The Project Applicant, Charles Company, proposed to construction 450 apartment units and 20,000 square feet of retail use in the City of West Covina. The . 6.1-acre project site is located at 301 S. Glendora Avenue. Site access would be provided by three driveways. Driveways on Lakes Drive and Walnut Creek Parikway would be restricted to resident access. A driveway on S. Glendora Avenue would be available for residents, guests, and retail customers. Parking would be provided in a surface lot and multi-story parking structures. The air quality analysis focused on localized construction emissions and the noise analysis focused on construction noise. Movietown Specific Plan Project Air Quality and Noise Impact Report. Mr. Silverman managed the preparation of an air quality and noise analysis for the construction of approximately 371 residential units and approximately 32,300 square feet of retail/commercial uses located in the City of West Hollywood. The air quality analysis focused on greenhouse gas emissions and compliance with local and regional regulations. The noise analysis focused on construction noise and vibration levels at adjacent movie and photography studios. Mitigation was proposed to reduce noise and vibration levels. Village Trailer Park IS/EIR. TAHA is currently preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for a mixed-use development in the City of Santa Monica. The project includes the closure of the existing Village Trailer Parik and construction of an approximately 350,000 square-foot mixed-use development that would be split 35/65 between commercial and residential uses respectively. The non-residential commercial space would include creative/office space and 11,000 square feet of neighborhood serving retail. The residential uses would be comprised of 144 apartment units, 109 of these units would be subject to Santa Monica's rent control ordinance, with 52 of those set aside for low-income residents. The remaining 37 units would be market-rate apartments. Mr. Silverman is managing the air quality, climate change, noise, and transportation analyses. 2 Environmental Intelligence Client: City of San juan Capistrano Project: GAP Closure Bike Trails Duration: 2 Months Description Title Date: 11 /8/2013 Doc: Initial Study Billing Rate Project Duration Hours Extended Amount . 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