PCR Services Corporation - Environmental Documentation for Point View Agriculture and Golf Course Master Plan 411
//4111161illiq Second Amendment to Agreement between
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
and PCR Services Corporation
This agreement is the second amendment to the environmental consulting services
agreement between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes ("CITY") and PCR Services
Corporation ("CONSULTANT"), dated January 18, 2011 ("Agreement"), which was
previously amended on May 3, 2011. This second amendment to the Agreement is
effective as of June 21, 2011 and is being made to expand the scope of services in order
to conduct a noise study for the Point View Agriculture and Golf Course Master Plan
Project.
Section 1. Section 1 of the Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"Section 1. CONSULTANT's Services. Consultant shall perform
professional services by preparing Environmental Documentation for the
Point View Agriculture and Golf Course Master Plan, as set forth in the
"Scope of Work" in the CONSULTANT'S proposal dated as received on
December 3, 2010 and attached hereto as Exhibit 'A' and incorporated
herein by this reference. Consultant shall perform the additional professional
services related to traffic impacts for the Point View Agriculture and Golf
Course Master Plan project that are specified in the "Scope of Additional
Services" dated April 14, 2011, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 'B' and
incorporated herein by this reference. Consultant shall also perform the
additional professional services related to noise impacts as a result of the
Point View Agriculture and Golf Course Master Plan project that are specified
in the"PROPOSAL TO CONDUCT A NOISE STUDY FOR THE PROPOSED
POINT VIEW MASTER USE PLAN PROJECT, RANCHO PALOS VERDES,
CALIFORNIA" dated June 7, 2011, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 'C'
and incorporated herein by this reference. These services shall include but
not be limited to the following:
(a) CONSULTANT, shall prepare, under consultation with the
CITY, the following for the proposed project; (1) data collection and project
description, (2) Draft Initial Study(IS)/Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)
and Supporting Documentation (3) Revise IS/MND and Circulate Draft
IS/MND, (4) a Response to Comments on the Draft IS/MND, (5) a Final
IS/MND, (6) a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and (7)a Notice
of Determination as specified in Pages 6 though 15, inclusive, of Exhibit'A'.
The IS/MND shall be prepared in compliance with the "Scope of
Services" attached as Pages 6 though 15, inclusive, of Exhibit 'A' and shall
contain all items and Notices required by CEQA (as amended), the State
Guidelines, and CITY'S Local CEQA Guidelines.
(b) When requested, CONSULTANT shall attend and participate in
meetings with CITY staff as well as Public Hearings,which are necessary for
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the preparation and completion of the environmental documentation. Any
meeting for which CONSULTANT is requested to attend by CITY beyond the
number of meetings identified in the "Scope of Services", CONSULTANT
shall be compensated on a time and materials basis at the rates set forth in
the "Attachment — Key Personnel & Rate Sheet" contained in Exhibit 'A',
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
(c) CONSULTANT shall supply CITY with the deliverables
described in the "Scope of Services" attached as Exhibit 'A', including the
following documents for the proposed project:
(1) Administrative Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration (IS/MN D)
(2) Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
(IS/MND)
(3) Draft and Final Responses to Comments
(4) Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(5) Notice of Determination
(6) Computer files for all documentation, with processing
documents in a format useable for the City's Website.
(d) All reports, information, data and exhibits prepared or
assembled by CONSULTANT or any subconsultants in connection with the
performance of its services pursuant to this Agreement are confidential until
released by CITY to the public, and CONSULTANT agrees that they shall not
be made available to any individual or organization without prior written
consent of the CITY prior to such release. All such reports, information, data
and exhibits shall be delivered to CITY upon demand without additional cost
or expense to CITY. All charts, tables, figures, and maps, which are
prepared with computer-based mapping or spreadsheet programs, shall be
provided to CITY in their original formats.
(e) CONSULTANT shall respond to those comments raised by
CITY staffs review of the documents in order to facilitate completion thereof.
Consultant shall also respond to all comments from the public, responsible
agencies, and/or other interested parties regarding the IS/MND. Letters
identifying the response shall be sent to each commenting party.
(f) This agreement and the scope of work to be performed by
CONSULTANT may only be amended in a written document executed by
both of the parties to this Agreement."
Section 2. Section 3 of the Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 3. Compensation. CITY agrees to compensate
CONSULTANT in full satisfaction for the services described in Exhibit 'A' a
fixed fee not to exceed sixty-four thousand, seven hundred and seven dollars
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($64,707), a fixed fee not to exceed ten thousand, nine hundred and thirty
dollars ($10,930)for the additional environmental analysis for the Point View
Agriculture and Golf Course Master Plan project described in Exhibit `B,'
including the optional task, and a fixed fee of fourteen thousand, eight
hundred and twelve dollars ($14,812) for the additional noise study, for a
grand total of ninety thousand, four hundred and forty-nine dollars($90,449),
which includes all labor and subconsultant costs, as described in Exhibits'A,'
`B' and 'C' and all expenses for printing, word processing, delivery, fax,
phones, mileage, etc. Prior to printing of any documents, CONSULTANT
shall verify with CITY the total number of documents to reproduce.
Not included in this fixed fee are expenses incurred for attending
meetings beyond those specified in Section 1(b) of this contract; analysis of
key issues in addition to those identified within the attached "Scope of Work",
changes in the project description, plans, or scope of work requiring
additional work; and printing additional copies of any document beyond the
number of copies specified in Page 2 of Exhibit 'A'.
The actual costs of CONSULTANT'S services and expenses shall be
itemized on the Invoice form, and CITY shall pay CONSULTANT for said
undisputed services and expenses. Payments shall be made based upon
Consultant's monthly invoices up to the maximum amounts set forth in the
following schedule:
Benchmark Item Maximum Amount of Payments1
Data Collection/Preparation of Project Description $4,400.00 + expenses
Draft IS/MND and Supporting Documents $67,249.00 + expenses
(Technical Studies)/Workshop
Revisions to IS/MND and Public Circulation $70,249.00 + expenses
Response to Comments/MMRP $78,249.00 (including all expenses)
Release of 5% Retention and final
Receipt of Notice of Determination
invoice
'The maximum amount of each payment serves as a cap on the payments for work performed
pursuant to Exhibit 'A' until the correlated benchmark item is completed to the satisfaction of City Staff.
Therefore completion of one benchmark item allows for billing up to the maximum identified for the following
benchmark item. All amounts of payments shall be less the 5%retention, unless sixty(60)consecutive days
of delays occur as the result of event(s),which the CITY determines were beyond CONSULTANT'S control.
In such case,CITY shall release to CONSULTANT the full amount of the payment for the benchmark item(s)
that have been completed to the satisfaction of City Staff.
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Any work approved pursuant to Section 1(f)of this agreement shall be
included in the appropriate segment of the foregoing schedule, as
determined by the City, and the maximum billing amounts shall be adjusted
accordingly.
Five percent (5%) of each bill submitted by CONSULTANT shall be
held by CITY in a retention account. The retained funds will be released to
CONSULTANT when the environmental documentation project is
successfully completed by the submittal of the final Notice of Determination.
If CONSULTANT is requested by CITY to revise or supplement the
environmental documentation with additional data, information or analysis
solely as a result of the CONSULTANT'S failure to comply with the
requirements of CEQA, or the State or local CEQA Guidelines (hereafter
referred to collectively as "CEQA"), CONSULTANT shall provide such
revision or supplement at no additional cost to the CITY. For purposes of
this Section, CONSULTANT'S "failure to comply" shall be based upon a
written communication from CITY to CONSULTANT advising CONSULTANT
of the particular items of CONSULTANT'S work that do not comply with the
provisions of CEQA, and which shall not be based on unwritten
interpretations of CEQA that were not delivered to CONSULTANT upon
commencement of this Agreement.
If changes to existing laws, rules, regulations or policies of any state,
federal or local governmental authority having jurisdiction over the project
occur, new, unforeseen issues arise, or comments on the documents are
received from attorneys other than the City Attorney during or following the
circulation of the draft environmental document, during the term of this
Agreement that require modification of the environmental documentation,
CONSULTANT will perform such additional services on a time-and-materials
basis, at the rates set forth within Attachment of Exhibit 'A'.
The CITY and CONSULTANT hereby acknowledge and agree that the
terms of CONSULTANT'S compensation are not dependent upon the CITY'S
final action on these Projects."
Section 3. Except as expressly amended by this amendment and the First
Amendment to the Agreement, all of the other provisions of the Agreement shall remain
in full force and effect as written in the Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of
the date and year first above written.
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
("CITY")
By
ayor
ATTES :
By:
City Clerk
PCR SERVICES CORPORATION
("CONSULTANT")
Signature: 74)14,11/
Printed Name: Jay Ziff
Title: Vice-President
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June 7, 2011
Eduardo Schonborn
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Re: PROPOSAL TO CONDUCT A NOISE STUDY FOR THE PROPOSED POINT VIEW
MASTER USE PLAN PROJECT, RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA
Dear Mr. Martin:
PCR Services Corporation (PCR) appreciates the opportunity to submit this scope and fee
proposal for a noise impact study of proposed special events at the Point View Event Garden in the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes. The work would be carried out through an amendment to PCR's
Agreement for Environmental Consulting Services with the City dated January 18, 2011. As
described below, this scope of work for a Noise Study is to support documentation being prepared
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to evaluate environmental effects
associated with the proposed Point View Master Use Plan Project.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
As part of the approvals being sought for the Point View Master Use Plan, York Point View
Properties (YPVP) is proposing certain improvements and activities centered around the existing
landscaped patio/garden area in the central portion of the site to complement a proposed golf course.
This area, referred to as the "Event Garden,"has been used periodically over recent years for several
purposes, including the Las Candalistas (Walk On The Wildside) charity event, the U.S. Pony Club,
the filming of movies, television shows, and commercials, and for private parties hosted by the
owner. Historically, there have been about 10-20 events held on the site per year. Under the
proposed project, these uses would likely continue, however, the Master Use Plan would allow up to
30 events per year on the property. Events will include fund raising and charity events, private
parties, public and community events, weddings and receptions, corporate parties, outdoor
conferences, educational events.
The City is seeking services to conduct a noise study to assess potential noise impacts
associated with outdoor events at the site on residential land uses in the area.
SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of services for the noise study will include the following:
• PCR will define noise criteria based on applicable noise regulations and guidelines and
prepare a brief protocol for City review.
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Eduardo Schonborn NFEM
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
June 7, 2011 -Page 2
• PCR will conduct long-term ambient noise measurements at up to four locations over
72-hours (starting Thursday June 91h through Tuesday June 14th) and short-term (15-
minute) monitoring sessions at up to two locations to establish ambient noise levels in
proximity to potentially affected residential uses. Locations for measurements will
include the project site, including areas of the site proximate or adjacent to
neighboring residential properties. These noise measurements will be performed
when no outdoor events are scheduled at the project site. This noise survey will
provide the basis for assessing noise impacts associated with special events
anticipated under the proposed project using the City's noise standard and/or the
current ambient sound environment as a threshold.
• To evaluate outdoor event noise effects on nearby residential uses a simulated event will
be staged at the project site, tentatively scheduled for Friday June 17th. To simulate a
worst case event, a disk jockey (DJ) will need to be present with audio equipment to play
various kinds of music at PCR's direction. PCR can assist in procuring the services of a
DJ if needed and will provide guidance regarding equipment and how it should be
located and used. It is recommended that a number of guests be invited for the test event
to simulate other potential noise sources (e.g., clinking of glasses and plates, clapping,
cheering, attempts to talk over the music, etc.). Noise measurements will be conducted at
the stage area of the Event Garden and at property boundary areas near residential uses
during the mock event.
• PCR will prepare and submit a draft Noise Study that summarizes the results of the
tasks above. The results of the test event noise measurements will be used to develop
event operational guidelines including allowable noise level limits at the stage area to
reduce noise impacts at nearby residential uses. PCR will request City comments and
finalize the noise study report.
SCHEDULE&DELIVERABLES
We propose to issue a 1st draft Noise Study within twelve (12)working days after completion
of site noise measurements and concurrence with the City regarding the appropriate thresholds of
significance to be used for assessing outdoor noise. A final Noise Study will be completed within
seven(7)working days following receipt of a consolidated set of City comments.
FEE
The scope of services outlined above totals $12,812, including PCR labor, equipment rental,
and reimbursable expenses. Reimbursable expenses shall include instrumentation usage fee and
traveled mileage. In the event PCR contracts with a DJ, an estimated allowance of $2,000 is
provided which assumes an approximately 6 hour event as well as set-up and break-down time. The
amount ultimately invoiced will based on an approved estimate reflecting the contracted DJ's actual
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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
June 7, 2011 -Page 3
cost. The combined cost with DJ is $14,812. This fee will be billed in accordance with PCR's
current Billing Rates and Expense Charges and is based on the following assumptions:
■ Two site visits will be required to set and retrieve ambient monitoring equipment, with
access to the project site provided by the client.
■ Issuing one draft and final Noise Study.
■ Any additional meetings or visits required during the work would be billed as an extra
service at the hourly rate.
KEY PERSONNEL
Kyle Kim, Ph.D. is a Senior Engineer with notable professional and academic experience in
environmental acoustical consulting. During his career, Dr. Kim has conducted environmental
acoustics analyses for numerous projects in southern California and throughout the United States. A
resume for Dr. Kim is presented as an attachment. Dr. Kim will be supported by Vivian Liao and
other PCR staff as needed to perform the required analyses. Ms. Heidi Rous, PCR Principal and
Director, will direct the acoustical work, including quality assurance and participation in the
simulated event.
Should you have any questions or require additional information please feel free to contact us
at(310) 451-4488. Thank you for considering PCR.
Sincerely,
PCR SERVICES CORPORATION
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Heidi Rous, CPP Kyl Kim, Ph.D.
Principal Senior Scientist
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'ztt`A:s: First Amendment to Agreement between
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
and PCR Services Corporation
This agreement is an amendment to the environmental consulting services
agreement between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes ("CITY") and PCR Services
Corporation ("CONSULTANT"), dated January 18, 2011 ("Agreement"). This amendment
to the Agreement is effective as of May 3, 2011 and is being made to expand the scope of
services in order to conduct an additional traffic impact analyses for the Point View
Agriculture and Golf Course Master Plan Project.
Section 1. Section 1 of the Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 1. CONSULTANT's Services. Consultant shall perform
professional services by preparing Environmental Documentation for the
Point View Agriculture and Golf Course Master Plan, as set forth in the
"Scope of Work" in the CONSULTANT'S proposal dated as received on
December 3,2010 and attached hereto as Exhibit'A'and incorporated herein
by this reference. Consultant shall also perform the additional professional
services related to traffic impacts for the Point View Agriculture and Golf
Course Master Plan project that are specified in the "Scope of Additional
Services" dated April 14, 2011, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 'B' and
incorporated herein by this reference. These services shall include but not
be limited to the following:
(a) CONSULTANT, shall prepare, under consultation with the
CITY, the following for the proposed project; (1) data collection and project
description, (2)Draft Initial Study(IS)/Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)
and Supporting Documentation (3) Revise IS/MND and Circulate Draft
IS/MND, (4) a Response to Comments on the Draft IS/MND, (5) a Final
IS/MND, (6)a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program,and(7)a Notice
of Determination as specified in Pages 6 though 15, inclusive, of Exhibit'A'.
The IS/MND shall be prepared in compliance with the "Scope of
Services" attached as Pages 6 though 15, inclusive, of Exhibit 'A' and shall
contain all items and Notices required by CEQA (as amended), the State
Guidelines, and CITY'S Local CEQA Guidelines.
(b) When requested, CONSULTANT shall attend and participate in
meetings with CITY staff as well as Public Hearings,which are necessary for
the preparation and completion of the environmental documentation. Any
meeting for which CONSULTANT is requested to attend by CITY beyond the
number of meetings identified in the "Scope of Services", CONSULTANT
shall be compensated on a time and materials basis at the rates set forth in
the "Attachment — Key Personnel & Rate Sheet" contained in Exhibit 'A',
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which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
(c) CONSULTANT shall supply CITY with the deliverables
described in the "Scope of Services" attached as Exhibit 'A', including the
following documents for the proposed project:
(1) Administrative Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration (IS/MND)
(2) Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
(IS/MND)
(3) Draft and Final Responses to Comments
(4) Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(5) Notice of Determination
(6) Computer files for all documentation, with processing
documents in a format useable for the City's Website.
(d) All reports, information, data and exhibits prepared or
assembled by CONSULTANT or any subconsultants in connection with the
performance of its services pursuant to this Agreement are confidential until
released by CITY to the public, and CONSULTANT agrees that they shall not
be made available to any individual or organization without prior written
consent of the CITY prior to such release. All such reports, information,data
and exhibits shall be delivered to CITY upon demand without additional cost
or expense to CITY. All charts, tables, figures, and maps, which are
prepared with computer-based mapping or spreadsheet programs, shall be
provided to CITY in their original formats.
(e) CONSULTANT shall respond to those comments raised by
CITY staffs review of the documents in order to facilitate completion thereof.
Consultant shall also respond to all comments from the public, responsible
agencies, and/or other interested parties regarding the IS/MND. Letters
identifying the response shall be sent to each commenting party.
(f) This agreement and the scope of work to be performed by
CONSULTANT may only be amended in a written document executed by
both of the parties to this agreement."
Section 2. Section 3 of the Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 3. Compensation. CITY agrees to compensate
CONSULTANT in full satisfaction for the services described in Exhibit 'A' a
fixed fee not to exceed sixty-four thousand, seven hundred and seven dollars
($64,707)and a fixed fee not to exceed ten thousand, nine hundred and thirty
dollars($10,930)for the additional environmental analysis for the Point View
Agriculture and Golf Course Master Plan project described in Exhibit `B,'
including the optional task, for a grand total of seventy-five thousand, six
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hundred and thirty-seven dollars ($75,637), which includes all labor and
subconsultant costs, as described in Exhibits'A'and B'and all expenses for
printing, word processing, delivery, fax, phones, mileage, etc. Prior to
printing of any documents, CONSULTANT shall verify with CITY the total
number of documents to reproduce.
Not included in this fixed fee are expenses incurred for attending
meetings beyond those specified in Section 1(b)of this contract; analysis of
key issues in addition to those identified within the attached"Scope of Work",
changes in the project description, plans, or scope of work requiring
additional work; and printing additional copies of any document beyond the
number of copies specified in Page 2 of Exhibit 'A'.
The actual costs of CONSULTANT'S services and expenses shall be
itemized on the Invoice form, and CITY shall pay CONSULTANT for said
undisputed services and expenses. Payments shall be made based upon
Consultant's monthly invoices up to the maximum amounts set forth in the
following schedule:
Benchmark Item Maximum Amount of Payments1
Data Collection/Preparation of Project Description $4,400.00 + expenses
Draft IS/MND and Supporting Documents $54,437.00 + expenses
(Technical Studies)/Workshop
Revisions to IS/MND and Public Circulation $57,437.00 + expenses
Response to Comments/MMRP $65,437.00 (including all expenses)
Release of 5% Retention and final
Receipt of Notice of Determination
invoice
Any work approved pursuant to Section 1(f)of this agreement shall be
included in the appropriate segment of the foregoing schedule,as determined
by the City, and the maximum billing amounts shall be adjusted accordingly.
1The maximum amount of each payment serves as a cap on the payments for work performed
pursuant to Exhibit `A' until the correlated benchmark item is completed to the satisfaction of City Staff.
Therefore completion of one benchmark item allows for billing up to the maximum identified for the following
benchmark item. All amounts of payments shall be less the 5%retention,unless sixty(60)consecutive days
of delays occur as the result of event(s),which the CITY determines were beyond CONSULTANT'S control. In
such case,CITY shall release to CONSULTANT the full amount of the payment for the benchmark item(s)that
have been completed to the satisfaction of City Staff.
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Five percent (5%) of each bill submitted by CONSULTANT shall be
held by CITY in a retention account. The retained funds will be released to
CONSULTANT when the environmental documentation project is
successfully completed by the submittal of the final Notice of Determination.
If CONSULTANT is requested by CITY to revise or supplement the
environmental documentation with additional data, information or analysis
solely as a result of the CONSULTANT'S failure to comply with the
requirements of CEQA, or the State or local CEQA Guidelines (hereafter
referred to collectively as "CEQA"), CONSULTANT shall provide such
revision or supplement at no additional cost to the CITY. For purposes of this
Section, CONSULTANT'S "failure to comply" shall be based upon a written
communication from CITY to CONSULTANT advising CONSULTANT of the
particular items of CONSULTANT'S work that do not comply with the
provisions of CEQA, and which shall not be based on unwritten
interpretations of CEQA that were not delivered to CONSULTANT upon
commencement of this Agreement.
If changes to existing laws, rules, regulations or policies of any state,
federal or local governmental authority having jurisdiction over the project
occur, new, unforeseen issues arise, or comments on the documents are
received from attorneys other than the City Attorney during or following the
circulation of the draft environmental document, during the term of this
Agreement that require modification of the environmental documentation,
CONSULTANT will perform such additional services on a time-and-materials
basis, at the rates set forth within Attachment of Exhibit 'A'.
The CITY and CONSULTANT hereby acknowledge and agree that the
terms of CONSULTANT'S compensation are not dependent upon the CITY'S
final action on these Projects."
Section 3. Except as expressly amended by this amendment to the
Agreement, all of the other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect as written in the Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the
date and year first above written.
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
("CITY")
By: (2;3401'11
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By: ovic_L-72/-
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City Clerk
PCR SERVICES C RPORATION
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Signature:
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3ECO8ZOI°RECEIVED
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Mr. Eduardo Schonborn,.AICP, Senior Planner
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275
RE: PROPOSAL TO PREPARE A MITGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE
POINT VIEW PROPERTY MASTER PLAN USE
Dear Eduardo:
PCR Services Corporation(PCR)is pleased to provide this proposal to prepare an anticipated
Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) to address a Master Plan Use of the Point View property
located at 6001 Palos Verdes Drive South in Ranch Palos Verdes. The proposed project involves
agricultural uses (orchards and vineyards), an event garden, and a golf course use. Following is our
understanding of the project, a scope of services to support an MND, and a fee estimate and
proposed schedule to complete the environmental process.
PCR OVERVIEW AND PROJECT TEAM
PCR Services Corporation. PCR provides specialized environmental consulting services
that have successfully assisted our clients for over 35 years. With approximately 45 professional,
support, and administrative staff in our Santa Monica, Pasadena and Irvine offices, we offer a
comprehensive range of environmental planning and technical capabilities.
PCR offers the collective experience, depth of knowledge, support resources, specialized
expertise, and product delivery systems to ensure the successful and timely completion of
environmental documentation prepared in compliance with CEQA. Originally founded to implement
CEQA and National Environmental Policy Act legislation, our Environmental Planning. &
Documentation Division collaborates with PCR's advanced in-house technical divisions in
Biological Services, Air Quality, Climate & Acoustics Services, Historic Resources, and
Archaeological and Paleontological Resources. Our in-house support capabilities also include full
Geographic Information Systems, Computer-Aided Drafting & Design, graphics and publications
services.
PCR has earned a reputation for completing solid documentation for highly visible and often
controversial projects. We have successfully prepared environmental documentation for projects
such as the Getty Villa, Playa Vista, the LAX Master Plan, STAPLES Center, Disney's Grand
Central Creative Campus, and the redevelopment of Boeing's C-1 Aircraft Facility in Long Beach.
Directly related to this proposal, PCR completed the Draft EIR for the Point View Project and
initiated preparation of the Final EIR before the project application was withdrawn. We see our
work on Point View Project as particularly relevant given our familiarity with the site, and
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Mr. Eduardo Schonborn,AICP, Senior Planner PCR
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
December 2, 2010 - Page 2
conditions regarding key environmental issues such as landslide risk, hydrology and water quality,
biological resources, and aesthetics. The PCR project team is comprised of the same management
and most of the same technical staff that were involved with Point View Project EIR, which leaves
us with a strong understanding of key issues and relevant information. This familiarity with the
project site and key issues will streamline our efforts, enhance the quality of the MND, and help
facilitate completion of the environmental review process.
Although the physical alterations and improvements identified for the site under the proposed
Master Plan Use are modest, we believe that the sensitivity of the site relative to landslide conditions
and other issues, combined with the likelihood of close public scrutiny, require a thorough
assessment of such technical issues as geology/soils, hydrology/water quality, noise, and traffic and
circulation. PCR has teamed with Geosyntec Consultants and Fehr & Peers, to assist with CEQA
documentation with regard to geology/soils, hydrology/water quality, and traffic and circulation. A
summary of these firms and their relevant qualifications and experience is provided below.
Geosyntec Consultants. PCR has enlisted the services of Geosyntec Consultants to bring a
high level of technical expertise to the analysis of geology/soils and hydrology/water quality.
Geosyntec is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that provides high quality, cost-effective
geotechnical and environmental consulting, engineering design, and construction quality assurance411
oversight services to public and private clients. Geosyntec possesses strong experience in
geotechnical engineering and engineering geology including assistance in preparation of technical
reports for CEQA documents where slope stability concerns have required mitigation. They are also
known for innovative work in storm water quality management. PCR has a long established
working relationship with Geosyntec, including work on the Point View Project EIR. Staff assigned
to this project also have experience in the City through their work on the Ocean Trails Country Club
landslide investigation. Geosyntec has a staff of more than 750 employees (including 100 locally in
Southern California).
Fehr & Peers. Fehr & Peers has worked extensively with PCR on numerous projects and
specializes in transportation planning and traffic engineering services. Fehr & Peers relevant
experience includes the South Bay Cities Coastal Corridor Transportation Study, the San Pedro
Waterfront EIR/EIS traffic analysis, the traffic analysis for the Point View Draft EIR, and other
coastal development projects with PCR such as the Santa Monica Downtown Parking Program and
the Bubba Gump Project on Santa Monica Pier.
The PCR project team, with Geosyntec Consultants and Fehr& Peers, is well suited for this
undertaking, given the long established working relationships among the firms, familiarity with the
City and the project area through work on Point View and other City projects. The team's track
record of high quality work and experience with projects subject to close scrutiny is also an
important asset for this undertaking.
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UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROJECT
PCR is aware of the background circumstances surrounding the Point View property through
earlier work with the City on the Point View Project EIR, which addressed Landslide Moratorium
Exclusion Request No. 10 and a preliminary conceptual residential development proposal. During
preparation of the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in 2006 the Point View project was put
on hold while additional geologic borings were performed to better validate the location of the
ancient landslide boundary through the property. In July 2008 York Long Point Associates (YLPA)
ultimately withdrew their Moratorium Exclusion request for the Point View project. In August
2008, YLPA submitted a new Landslide Moratorium Exclusion request accompanied by
geotechnical reports and other relevant information that was focused solely on a proposed
adjustment to the moratorium boundary line. However, this application was withdrawn by the
applicant in March 2009.
The Point View property is located along the south-central coastline of the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes off of Palos Verdes Drive South. There are undeveloped hills, terraces and canyons to
the north of the site. To the northeast is the Portuguese Bend Community, with several single-family
411 homes and the Portuguese Bend Riding Club, a private commercial recreational facility. To the
south is Palos Verdes Drive South, and along the coast, Abalone Cove Shoreline Park. West of the
site is the Upper Abalone Cove Community, a single-family residential neighborhood, and to the
southwest is a sewage pump station owned and maintained by the Los Angeles County Sanitation
District. To the east is Wayfarers Chapel and residential development within the Portuguese Bend
Community. To the north and east of the site are areas that fall within the boundaries of the City's
Natural Communities Conservation Plan (NCCP)Reserve.
The 94-acre property consists of largely undeveloped hillside terrain that ranges from areas
that are generally flat to areas with slopes in excess of 35 percent. Elevations on the site range from
about 170 feet above mean sea level in the southwestern portion of the site to over 700 feet above
mean sea level in the northwest of the site. The dominant vegetation on the site consists of annual
non-native grasslands covering approximately 74 percent of the site, with other areas of introduced
trees and shrubs covering about 7 percent of the site. Small, fragmented patches of disturbed and
relatively undisturbed coastal sage scrub vegetation with low to mid habitat value cover about 13
percent of the site. The U.S. Geological Survey topographic map for San Pedro identifies a blue-line
drainage running from the approximate center of the site to the southwest, where it ultimately drains
into the ocean at Abalone Cove. There is also a blue-line drainage just off site along the westerly
boundary of the project site (i.e., Barkentine Canyon). Only limited areas of the site have been
improved. These include a former horse-riding ring and two small uninhabitable ancillary buildings
(known locally as the "Cook Shack") in the northern portion of the site. These structures include
bathroom and kitchen facilities and have a total floor area of 400 square feet. In addition, a variety
of unimproved trails and roads, and pole mounted electrical transformers and telephone lines are
located on the site. In the past, areas of the site were used for farming and large portions of the site
• are periodically disked for fire clearance and weed control.
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The property is designated for single-family residential use at densities of one to two units
per acre. Approximately 86 acres of the property is zoned RS-1, and 8 acres is zoned RS-2. The
project site is also located within a Natural Overlay Control District (OC-1), Urban Appearance
Overlay Control District (OC-3), and Equestrian Overlay (Q) District (to permit equestrian uses).
The OC-1 designation provides specific performance criteria that address: earth movement,
alteration of a natural watercourse or water body, vegetation removal, beach replenishment, soil
stability, stormwater runoff, sewer or waste water disposal, and erosion. Also, 60 acres of the site
are within and 34 acres are outside a Landslide Moratorium Area. The project site is also located
within a redevelopment project area.
We understand that the current request from the applicant involves a proposal to use the
Point View site for agriculture (avocado/citrus orchards and vineyards), an event garden, a golf use,
and other associated improvements. To support the proposal, a Master Plan Use of the property has
been submitted that includes a Conditional Use Permit application and a Grading Permit. Our
specific understanding of the components of the project based on information provided in the RFP
and discussions with staff is presented below.
Agricultural Use. Overall, 27.5 acres of the site are proposed for agricultural uses including
orchards and vineyards with: 1) an organic avocado orchard in the northern area of the site on 11.51110
acres; 2) an organic avocado orchard in the eastern area of the site on 6 acres; 3) a non-organic
citrus/avocado orchard in the eastern area of the site on 1.5 acres; and, 4) two vineyard areas in the
central and western portions of the site, covering 5.5 acres and 3 acres, respectively. Pursuant to
Section 17.02.025 of the Municipal Code, growing crops and/or fruits on more than 1 acre, or for
commercial purposes, requires a Conditional Use Permit, which is being requested as part of the •
project application.
Golf Course Use. A non-traditional private golf course, to be operated and maintained by
the land owner, is proposed for a 2.5 acre area of the site, with two greens, traps, and nine holes.
The golf course would be comparable to a 9-hole executive golf course. The golf course will not be
operated as a commercial venture and is intended to serve guests of the landowner. There will be no
regular operating hours and play will be restricted to daylight hours. No clubhouse is proposed.
Access to the course will be via existing roads on the property. It is also our understanding that the
greens will be artificial turf. Pursuant to Section 17.02-025 of the Municipal Code, outdoor active
recreational uses and facilities require a Conditional Use Permit, which is being requested as part of
the project application.
Event Garden Use. An Event Garden is proposed on a flat terrace in the north-central
portion of the site in an area that has been used for a variety of activities, including filming of
motion pictures and television shows/commercials, private parties hosted by the land owner, and use
by the U.S. Pony Club and the Las Candalistas (Walk on the Wildside). Improvements shown in the
figure provided with the RFP include a food service area, walls and seating, an assembly area, a
gazebo, a bandstand and dance area, parking areas, and use of an existing restroom/kitchen. No
more than 30 events per year are proposed and attendance would be limited to 300 people per event
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(not including event staff, security/safety or other related personnel). Event Garden hours would be
limited to 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., with typical events lasting approximately five hours.
Occasional special charity events with up to 750 people are also proposed. The types of events
anticipated include:
• Fund raising and charity events
• Private parties
• Public and community events
• Weddings and wedding receptions
• Corporate parties
• Outdoor conferences
• Educational Events
Circulation and Access. In addition to formally approving the use of an after-the-fact paved
roadway (700 foot segment)that provides secondary access to the site, a new paved roadway is also
proposed off of the main thoroughfare on the site to provide access to the Event Garden area. The
411 new paved road would be constructed on an existing unpaved dirt road and would be 1,880 feet in
length.
Other Considerations. PCR is aware of the extensive geologic and geotechnical work that
has focused on the site and that it has been subject to review and comment by the City geotechnical
consultant. Although little in the way of new development is proposed, and we expect that the
project is being designed to avoid practices that could aggravate existing landslide conditions, it will
be important for the environmental document to characterize existing conditions based on existing
studies and to assess the potential for adverse effects associated with unstable soils and landslide
movement, including the role of groundwater, surface water infiltration and dewatering activities.
PCR and Geosyntec will work closely to present and assess these issues in a manner that will stand
up to scrutiny and be easily understood by decision-makers and the public. We are also aware that
NPDES information has been submitted to the City and is under review by the City's NPDES
Consultant and that the discussion of drainage and water quality will be an important component of
the environmental analysis. Additionally, we understand that annual surveys for the California
gnatcatcher have occurred on the site and that a survey was recently completed. As further
described in the scope of work below, PCR biologists will review and consider this survey and any
other recent biological work in evaluating potential impacts on biological resources. Finally, we
have conducted a cursory review of the noise study completed for the project by the applicant's
consultant. Our in-house technical staff will peer review this work and rely on the study for the
evaluation of special event noise, although PCR will supplement this work with an evaluation of
construction noise, and mobile source noise associated with special events.
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
PCR will prepare environmental documentation to support an MND, which assumes that the
analyses will conclude that the project's potential environmental effects will either be less than
significant or can be reduced to a less than significant level through implementation of project
design features, mitigation measures, or both. Based on our understanding of the project, we have
developed a work program consisting of seven tasks necessary for the preparation and completion of
an MND. The following table indicates these tasks, which are described below:
Task Task Description
1 Collect Data/Prepare Project Description
2 Prepare First Draft IS/MND and Supporting Documentation
3 Revise IS/MND and Circulate Draft IS/MND
4 Prepare Response to Comments /Final IS/MND
5 Meetings
6 Management/Coordination
7 Technical Studies
Task 1: Collect Data/Prepare Project Description •
To initiate Task 1, PCR will attend a start-up meeting with the City to establish
communication protocols, confirm our understanding of the project, discuss key issues, review the
schedule, and collect related documents. As part of this task, PCR will review all available project
information, and will prepare a memorandum identifying any additional information required to
complete a Project Description for the MND that will support the necessary analyses. Following
receipt of project information and relevant documents PCR will prepare a Draft Project Description
for City and applicant review and comment. PCR will then address one set of comments and
prepare a Final Project Description to support the environmental analysis.
Products
• Information Needs Memorandum
• Draft Project Description
• Final Project Description
Task 2: Prepare First Draft of IS/MND and Supporting Documentation
This scope of work is based on the assumption that the project's environmental review can
be successfully completed through the IS/MND process, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15070. Although it is unlikely, should it be determined early on in the analysis that the
project would result in a significant impact that cannot be fully mitigated (either because mitigation
does not exist or because it is not feasible), PCR will immediately notify the City to discuss
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available options, including possible project changes or the need for an expanded scope of work to
support preparation of a Focused EIR.
The documentation necessary to support an MND will consist of an Initial Study (IS)
Checklist accompanied by an Explanation of Checklist Determinations that will be completed by
PCR based, in part, on information provided by the City and applicant team. The technical
questions in the Initial Study will be addressed with findings based on credible sources and logic
based qualitative or quantitative analysis. PCR will draw on a range of in-house technical expertise,
along with input from Geosyntec and Fehr & Peers, to provide a complete and accurate assessment
of potential effects associated with the project. For each environmental issue addressed in the IS
Checklist, it will be determined whether the project would result in no impact, a less than significant
impact, a less than significant impact with mitigation, or a potentially significant impact. This
discussion will provide sufficient documented analysis to support checklist conclusions.
Based on our discussions with City staff and our understanding of the project, we believe that
for most environmental issues basic analysis in the Initial Study will support findings of no
significant impact, or less-than-significant impacts based on existing information and primarily
• qualitative analysis. This is due to the relatively modest physical improvements proposed for the
site. There are also some issues, such as potential impacts on cultural resources, where the analysis
can rely heavily on work completed in the Point View Draft EIR. The approach to the analyses of
environmental issues that we believe will require more than basic evaluation is presented below.
Aesthetics/Views
The project area is semi-rural in character and also supports views of the Portuguese Bend
coastal area. Accordingly, the Aesthetics section of the MND will address potential impacts
associated with the visual character of the project in the context of the surrounding area, as well as
potential effects on views, light and glare. Given the setting of the site, the characteristics and nature
of the proposed improvements, and the extensive regulatory controls in the City that address view
impacts, effects on coastal or ocean views from nearby properties are not expected. Accordingly the
evaluation will primarily focus on aesthetics and changes in the visual character of the site. No
visual simulations are included in this scope of work as it is expected that the nature of visual change
can be adequately conveyed and analyzed without simulations, however, if simulations are provided
by the applicant they can be incorporated under this scope of work. Also, in the event analysis or
discussions with the City indicate that simulations are warranted, PCR can provide these services
through an additional scope of work. The analysis of impacts on aesthetics will incorporate the
following: a description of the existing visual quality of the site and surrounding areas and valued
focal or panoramic views of aesthetic resources; a description of relevant regulations, policies and
guidelines governing views and aesthetic considerations; and an evaluation of impacts with an
emphasis on the potential for the project to introduce features that would detract from the aesthetic
quality of the area or conflict with applicable design guidelines, or create substantial sources of light
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The view analysis will focus on the potential for the project to obstruct important scenic
views or resources. Potential impacts resulting from light and/or glare generated by the project will
be evaluated. For the entire analysis, PCR will coordinate with the City to confirm that all
regulatory provisions relating to views, lighting and neighborhood compatibility are accounted for in
determining the significance of impacts.
Air Quality/Climate Change
Over the years, PCR has worked closely with South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD) staff members to develop an understanding of, and define expectations for, the
quantification and assessment of pollutant emissions from projects similar to the proposed project.
Building on our knowledge and experience, PCR will address Initial Study (IS) checklist questions
for the proposed project, and prepare the air quality responses pursuant to standards and guidelines
set forth by the California Air Resources Board (GARB) and the SCAQMD. PCR analysis of air
quality will include the following: (1) quantification of daily regional ambient air pollutant
emissions from construction and operations on-site, and comparison to significance thresholds; (2)
quantification of daily localized ambient air pollutant emissions from construction and operations,
and comparisons to significance thresholds using SCAQMD LST methodology (look-up tables); (3)
qualitative analysis of potential odors; (4) qualitative analysis of toxic air contaminants from
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construction and operational activities; (5) identification of mitigation measures, if warranted; and
(6) assessment of the project's consistency with the SCAQMD's Air Quality Management Plan
(AQMP).
The SCAQMD LST methodology used to evaluate emissions from construction activities is
applicable to sites which are five acres or less in active daily construction area. For active daily
construction areas larger than five acres, detailed dispersion modeling is recommended. Although
the entire site is larger than five acres, it is assumed as a basis of preparing this scope and cost
estimate that no more than five acres will be disturbed on a daily basis. If detailed dispersion
modeling is required, it may be performed under separate scope and budget.
Based on our understanding of the project, it is unlikely that a CO hotspots analysis would be
required according to SCAQMD Guidelines. However, if after reviewing the traffic report it is
determined that a CO hotspots analysis is required; it may be performed under separate scope and
budget to be negotiated later.
Operational emissions for agricultural activities will be calculated for the project and will
include consideration of sources such as heavy agricultural equipment (backhoes, graders, etc.),
orchard wind generators and heaters, engine driven irrigation pumps and emergency generators.
PCR will require information from the project applicant regarding on-site equipment such as hours
of operation, horsepower rating, and fuel type. If this data is not available, PCR will provide
assumptions for applicant review and approval. PCR assumes that fuel (gasoline/diesel) storage and
dispensing will not be located on the project site.
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There has been considerable activity at the state and local level in implementing the Global
Warming Solutions Act of 2006, also known as AB-32. OPR recently published new CEQA
Guidelines, effective on March 18, 2010, which clarify how Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions
should be analyzed and mitigated under CEQA. PCR is therefore proposing to analyze GHG
emissions in accordance with this new guidance. In general, the guidelines allow Lead Agencies to
determine if a quantitative or qualitative analysis is most appropriate, and to establish specific
significance criteria.
Based on the level of public concern that often focuses on this issue, this scope of work
includes a quantitative analysis of construction and operational GHG emissions, including vehicular
exhaust, agricultural operations, and maintenance of the golf course. In addition, GHG emissions
from water conveyance (delivery) for irrigation will be calculated for the project. As appropriate,
PCR will assess GHG reduction strategies consistent with the City of Rancho Palos Verde Green
Building Construction Program.
Biological Resources
Based on PCR's familiarity with the property and preliminary review of the proposed project
4111) it appears that the anticipated areas of disturbance will avoid direct impacts on the sensitive coastal
sage scrub/California gnatcatcher habitat that is present on the property. However, consideration
should be made and documented for potential effects on regulated drainages and potential indirect
effects due to noise, light, and dust "trespass" into adjacent and nearby habitat areas. In this regard,
previous documentation of on-site resources, data from on-going California gnatcatcher surveys, and
an updated review of regional databases will be relied upon to characterize existing conditions,
including sensitive wildlife and plants, habitats of concern, wildlife movement, and jurisdictional
features. In particular, PCR completed an assessment of the project site as part of a Draft EIR dated
July 2005. Of note, PCR will conduct a site reconnaissance to verify site conditions have not
meaningfully changed since that time. Alternatively, any notable changes that have occurred will be
documented. The available body of scientific and "gray" literature will be applied to site conditions
and the project to assess potential indirect and cumulative impacts as well as consistency with the
Rancho Palos Verdes NCCP Subarea Plan. Effective mitigation measures, as warranted, will be
derived primarily from the Rancho Palos Verdes NCCP Subarea Plan, as well as other sources
focused on coastal sage scrub/California gnatcatcher conservation. For the purpose of this proposal
PCR is anticipating being able to incorporate previous studies and documentation by reference in the
discussion of biological resources within the Initial Study without the need to prepare a Biological
Resources Assessment under separate cover.
Geology/Soils
The potential for the proposed grading and land use changes to aggravate conditions
associated with existing landslides will be assessed. This assessment will rely on existing geologic
and geotechnical studies. Given the extensive background and studies that have focused on
• landslide issues in the City, it will be essential that the materials relied on and the focus of the
analysis and assessment of mitigation be closely coordinated with the City. Even understanding that
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new studies are not required, to ensure a high level of technical expertise in development of this
section of the Initial Study, Geosyntec will be involved in development and review of the analysis.
The assessment of geology and soils will be presented in a technical memorandum prepared by
Geosyntec that will include evaluation of potential impacts and the need for any mitigation measures
to address effects on existing landslides.
Hydrology/Water Quality
As with Geology/Soils, the evaluation of hydrology and water quality will be based on an
technical memorandum prepared by Geosyntec. The analysis will address how changes to land use
and operational activities associated with the project will affect the quantity and quality of site
runoff and the amount of groundwater infiltration. The analysis of water quality impacts will
provide an overview of existing conditions and the regulatory requirements regarding water quality
with consideration of potential effects on natural drainages and the downstream marine environment.
NPDES information submitted by the applicant's consultant will also be considered.
Given the important role groundwater infiltration plays in relation to land movement in the
project area, particular attention will be paid to assessing changes in groundwater infiltration due to
new agricultural uses, the golf course, and related irrigation. The impact of the increases in •
impervious road surface will also be assessed. Potential impacts of these project elements will be
addressed specifically and qualitatively. Where potentially significant impacts are identified,
Geosyntec will evaluate Best Management Practices (BMPs) proposed as part of the project to
address water quality and infiltration in order to assess their efficacy.
Noise
PCR will review the applicant supplied Noise Study, focusing on assessing the study for
accuracy, completeness and conformance to the City's noise study methodology and other
applicable agency standards and practices. Assuming that the study of noise measurements for a
mock event at the Point View Event Garden prepared by Mestre Greve Associates (MGA) is found
to be accurate, complete and prepared in accordance with applicable methodology and City
standards and practices, PCR will rely on the study in preparing the MND noise section. However,
the MGA noise study does not assess the proposed project's potential to increase ambient noise
levels on a temporary (e.g., during construction) and/or long-term basis (e.g., roadway traffic and
operation of the proposed agricultural uses). Accordingly, PCR staff will evaluate the potential for
noise associated with construction activities and surface transportation to impact neighboring noise
sensitive land uses. The scope of services for the noise analysis will include the following: (1)
survey noise-sensitive land uses, existing noise sources, and features affecting noise transference in
the project area; (2) identify and describe relevant local plans, regulations, ordinances, criteria, and
guidelines associated with noise; (3) review the project construction schedule and equipment to
estimate construction related noise levels at adjacent noise sensitive uses; (4) evaluate project
operational noise from project related vehicular traffic and event garden activities. The event garden
related noise analysis will rely on the applicant supplied noise study. PCR will also evaluate •
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agricultural related activities through a qualitative analysis. The scope of services for the noise
section does not include post construction noise and vibration monitoring and analysis.
Traffic and Circulation
The analysis of transportation, circulation and access for the Initial Study will be based on a
Traffic Report prepared by Fehr&Peers. The tasks proposed for the traffic report are as follows:
Project Initiation and Coordination
At the outset of the traffic study, scoping discussions will be held with City of Rancho Palos
Verdes staff to finalize and confirm the scope of services for the traffic study. The intent of this
scoping session is to review the site plan, the details of the project, and the expected date of
completion. Other issues to be discussed and confirmed include the geographic scope of the study
(e.g., study intersections), time periods for analysis, forecasting methodologies, approach to trip
generation estimation, and the significance criteria of the impact. Fehr & Peers will confirm the
anticipated activity level and operations plan for the proposed uses, the site access and circulation
plan, and the associated vehicular traffic and parking generation. Project trip distribution
• assumptions, the list of related projects, and the appropriate background traffic growth rate will also
be discussed.
Site Reconnaissance and Data Collection
An inventory of the existing street system serving the immediate study area, including
number of lanes, street widths, traffic control devices, and operational characteristics will be made.
Any existing traffic volume data, including weekday and weekend intersection turning movement
counts, will be identified and gathered by the consultant, working with city staff. Any additional
pertinent data will also be collected, including previously conducted traffic studies and information
regarding planned street improvements in the study area.
It is understood that the proposed hours of operation for most intensive land use of the
project, the event garden use, would be limited to 8:00 AM until 10:00 PM on any day, with the
typical event lasting approximately five hours. The operation of the golf course will be limited to
daylight hours only. As the primary trip generator of the project would be recreational use and
special events, it is not expected to generate significant traffic to the surrounding street system
during the morning peak period on a typical weekday. The potential vehicular traffic generated by
the project could contribute traffic to the adjacent roadway system during the typical weekday
afternoon peak periods and on weekends. Therefore, it is assumed that the traffic impact analysis
will be conducted for up to two peak periods (weekday PM peak period and Saturday midday peak
period).
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Selection of the study intersections will be confirmed based on consultation with the City
staff as indicated above. It is assumed that up to three (3) key intersections that provide local and
regional access to the project will be selected for the project traffic impact analysis, including:
• Palos Verdes Drive West& Hawthorne BoulevardNia Vicente
• Palos Verdes Drive South& Palos Verdes Drive East
• Palos Verdes Drive South & Point View Entry Street (future project driveway
intersection)
This scope of work assumes that new baseline intersection turning movement traffic counts
will be conducted at the two identified existing intersections as part of this study. The traffic count
will cover a two-hour afternoon peak period on a typical weekday and a two-hour Saturday midday
peak period. The scope also assumes that a new 24-hour machine count will be collected for the
segment of Palos Verdes Drive South at the project entry street.
Existing Traffic Evaluation
An assessment of existing operating conditions and constraints within the study area using
the appropriate methodology will be made, as directed by the city. Weekday PM and Saturday
midday peak hour levels of service will be quantified at the study intersections. Existing traffic
operational problems and congested areas will be identified. Existing transit service serving the site
will be identified.
Forecast Future Traffic Conditions
A series of projections will be developed as follows:
• Future base (i.e., no project) conditions, including background traffic growth and
cumulative developments in the study area. The future base conditions will include
traffic expected to be generated by other projects either currently under construction,
approved for development, or proposed within the study area. Data regarding potential
related projects proposed for development in the study area will be obtained from the
City and from neighboring cities as appropriate.
• Project-generated traffic. Project trip generation will be estimated on based on
discussions with the City staff and project team. Trip generation rates from standard
sources such as the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) do not lend themselves to
the proposed project uses. Instead, project trip generation will be estimated by direct
application of appropriate mode split/vehicle occupancy ratios and in/out factors to the
patronage estimates for the various events that could occur in the various project venues
(event garden and golf course) as well as other event staff and security/safety personnel.
Empirical trip generation rates would be obtained from city staff or other similar studies
and experience. Given that there could be a variety of activity levels taking place in the 41/
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proposed event garden, it is proposed that trip generation estimates be prepared for
reasonably foreseeable event scenarios (e.g., the nominal event with up to 300 attendees
and event staff) and then be used for assignment of trips and assessment of traffic
impacts.
■ In addition, a sensitivity analysis will be conducted to estimate the project trip generation
associated with the rare occasional event scenario with up to 750 attendees to understand
the likely traffic implications and potential measures. However, a full intersection traffic
impact analysis for this occasional event scenario will be beyond the scope of this
proposal and will require additional scope and budget.
Future conditions with development of the proposed project, including background traffic
growth, cumulative developments in the vicinity of the study area, and traffic generated by the
project. The analysis will take into consideration the operation schedule of the adjacent Wayfarers
Chapel to understand the traffic implications of the occasional scenarios when there will be
concurrent events on the proposed project site and at the Chapel.
As part of these projections, the future weekday PM peak hour and Saturday midday peak
1111 hour traffic generation of the projected land uses within the study area will be forecast and assigned
to the street system. The future base conditions will include traffic anticipated from other projects
either currently under construction or approved for development in the study area. It is anticipated
that the cumulative projects to be included in this analysis will be identified in conjunction with city
staff.
Traffic Impact Assessment and Mitigation Measures
An assessment will be made of projected operating conditions, and traffic impacts of the
proposed project will be identified. This assessment will concentrate on impacts at the study
intersections identified above. Intersection levels of service will be projected. Significance of
project impacts will be assessed in accordance with city criteria and the discussions with city staff.
If necessary, appropriate mitigation measures will be developed to alleviate any negative
traffic impacts thus identified. Potential mitigations will be examined to determine their physical
feasibility and effectiveness and could include arrangements of event start and end time schedules or
limitation of event hours to avoid typical commute peak period, and if necessary, roadway
improvements and/or operational changes. Potential mitigations will be examined to determine their
physical feasibility and effectiveness and a recommended plan will be developed. Any unavoidable
impacts will be identified. Recommended physical improvements will be evaluated from a
conceptual planning perspective only (preliminary engineering drawings are not included as part of
this work scope).
Internal Circulation and Site Access Analysis
• The site access and internal circulation plan proposed as part of the project will be evaluated
to ensure that it is adequate to accommodate anticipated traffic flows. Evaluation of the proposed
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site circulation system will include a qualitative assessment of parking access and internal vehicle
movement and pedestrian access. In addition, the site access conditions will be evaluated at the
future project driveway intersection and two intersections nearest to the proposed Point View project
driveway where project-related traffic may make U-turns, including:
• Palos Verdes Drive South& Seacove Drive
• Palos Verdes Drive South& Wayfarer's Chapel Entry Street
If necessary,appropriate mitigation measures will be recommended.
Documentation
Fehr& Peers will summarize the above information in a draft report, which will be submitted
for review and comments. The report will be finalized after receipt of comments. As necessary,
responses will be prepared to comments from the public on traffic and circulation that are submitted
in response to the environmental document.
Products
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• First Draft IS/MND (10 copies)
• Traffic Report
• Technical Memorandum (Geology/Soils and Hydrology/Water Quality)
Task 3: Revise IS/MND,Circulate Draft IS/MND
Following review of the IS/MND by the City, PCR will attend one meeting to discuss
comments and also evaluate whether more depth or further analysis is appropriate given the
background of controversy over landslide issues and previous proposals for the site. Following the
meeting PCR will incorporate revisions to the document. PCR will submit a Second Draft IS/MND
for review to ensure comments have been adequate addressed. Upon incorporation of any additional
comments, PCR will finalize the document for public distribution. PCR will assist the City in
circulating the document and a Notice of Intent to Adopt an MND to responsible agencies, trustee
agencies, other interested parties, and the County Clerk pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15072. PCR will ensure that the notice is published in a newspaper of local circulation and
transmitted to other appropriate agencies.
Products
• Second Draft IS/MND (10 copies)
• Public Circulation Draft IS/MND (60 copies)
• One single-sided reproducible and electronic copy of the IS/MND
• Circulate Notice of Intent to Adopt an MND
Mr. Eduardo Schonborn,AICP, Senior Planner
PSR
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
December 2, 2010 -Page 15
Task 4: Response to Comments/MMRP/Final IS/MND
Upon completion of the public review period mandated by CEQA, PCR will respond to
comments on the IS/MND and will revise the document if necessary. Public reaction to an IS/MND
cannot be predicted with accuracy without knowing the number, nature and sophistication of
comments. For purposes of this proposal, it is assumed that comments on the IS/MND will be
moderate. In addition, as part of this task, PCR will prepare a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program (MMRP) for the project.
Products
• Final MND (20 copies)
• One single-sided reproducible and electronic copy of the Final IS/MND
Task 5: Meetings
The cost estimate for Task 5 includes meetings expected as part of Tasks 1 through 4.
Included is one meeting at project initiation (Task 1), one meeting following initial review of the First
Draft of the MND (Task 3), one meeting subsequent to public review, and one meeting to support
board approval of the Final IS/MND (Task 4). Meeting time constitutes an allowance. If additional
meeting time is required PCR would be available to attend on a time and material basis.
Task 6: Management& Coordination
Jay Ziff, Principal and Director of PCR's Environmental Planning & Documentation
Division will lead the CEQA effort and attend key meetings, coordinate with project team members,
and be responsible for the schedule, budget, and deliverable products.
Other Expenses
The following direct expenses will be billed in accordance with the attached rate schedules.
PROPOSED FEES
Based on the above scope of services and our understanding of the proposed project, PCR's
total labor costs associated with completion of the MND total $41,996. Adding costs for
subconsultant services and direct expenses the total cost for the effort is $64,703. The breakdown of
this fee by task is provided in the table below. PCR reserves the right to transfer fees among line
items, as budget flexibility is needed to respond to shifts in effort that invariably occur due to
unexpected circumstances and unknowns regarding the complexity of issues to be addressed.
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December 2, 2010 - Page 16
Proposed Fees
Task Task Description Fees
1 Data Collection/Preparation of Project Description $ 4,400
2 First Draft of IS/MND and Supporting Documentation
-Aesthetics/Views $ 2,300
-Air Quality/Climate Change $ 5,500
-Biology $ 2,800
-Hydrology/Water Quality(Geosyntec) $ 4,125
-Geology/Soils(Geosyntec) $ 4,125
-Noise $ 3,000
-Traffic/Access/Circulation(Fehr&Peers) $ 11,957
-Other CEQA Issues $9,300
Subtotal Task 2 $43,107
3 Revisions to IS/MND Public Circulation(allowance) $ 3,000
4 Response to Comments (allowance) $ 5,000
5 Meetings(allowance) $ 3,200
6 Management Coordination $ 3,500
Other Expenses(reproduction,delivery costs,etc.) $ 2,500
TOTAL $64,707
Tasks 3 through 5 above are allowances, as the nature and extent of comments on the MND
cannot be predicted, and the number of meetings may change. In the event less effort is required
than provided in the allowances, PCR will not bill the balance. Similarly, if more effort is required
to address comments or attend meetings, PCR will request an amendment to the scope of work.
Should the need arise for services beyond those in this proposal due to changes in the project or
regulatory environment, PCR will request authorization prior to initiation of additional services.
Factors triggering an increase in services and fees may include, but are not limited to: changes in the
project description after consensus is reached through Task 1. Detailed analysis of topics other than
those specifically called out in the scope of work (aesthetics, air quality, biology, geology,
hydrology/water quality, noise and traffic/circulation); revisions due to changes in technical reports
or information provided by others; production of additional documents; more team comments or
meetings than estimated; more public comments than estimated; or significant delays in schedule out
of PCR's control. As stated above, in the event the environmental analysis identifies impacts that
cannot be fully mitigated, PCR will immediately notify the City to discuss options. Should this fee
be more than required for the tasks outlined above, PCR will only bill fees expended by staff and not
the remaining balance. All fees and charges will be billed on a monthly basis in accordance with
PCR's attached 2011 Billing Rates and Expense Charges.
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SCHEDULE
PCR will submit a draft Project Description within one week of authorization to proceed and
receipt of requisite project information provided by others. The availability of information to allow
timely completion of the Project Description with sufficient detail to support the analysis within this
time frame will be essential to maintain schedule. PCR assumes review of the Project Description
will be completed within one week. Once the Project Description is finalized, PCR will complete a
1st Draft Initial Study for review within seven weeks. Following a one-week City review, PCR will
incorporate comments and submit the 2nd Draft IS package (i.e., the Project Description, Initial
Study Checklist, and Explanation of Checklist Determinations) to the City within one week.
Assuming light comments, PCR will produce and circulate the draft MND within one week of final
review. Pursuant to CEQA, a 30-day review period is assumed for the MND, followed by a period
of about two weeks to respond to comments, address City comments, and publish and distribute the
Final MND. Overall, completion of the entire work program will take approximately four and one
half months assuming there are no substantial changes to the scope of work provided herein and
timely review of the materials by the project team.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
• PCR does not find there to be a conflict of interest with the provision of services to the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes for the proposed project.
KEY PERSONNEL
Information on the proposed key personnel is provided in the attachment.
We appreciate being considered for this opportunity to work again with the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes. Please call me directly with any comments or questions.
Sincerely,
PCR SERVICES CORPORATION
Jay Ziff
Principal, Director of Environmental
Planning&Documentation
Attachment—Key Personnel &Rate Schedules
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ATTACHMENT—KEY PERSONNEL & RATE SHEETS
KEY PERSONNEL
The table below summarizes the key personnel with their respective titles, roles and rates.
Resumes and full rate schedules are provided on the following pages.
KEY PERSONNEL,TITLE ROLE RATE
PCR Services Corporation
Jay Ziff
Principal,Director of Environmental Project Manager $198
Planning&Documentation
Margaret Shekell,AICP CEQA Support $117
Principal Planner
Steve Nelson
Senior Vice President, Task Leader:Biology $225
Director of Biological Services
Heidi Rous,CPP Task Leader:Air Quality& •
Principal/Director of Air Quality& Greenhouse Gas Analysis $162
Climate Change
Kyle Kim,Ph.D. Task Leader:Noise $117
Senior Engineer
Kyle Garcia Task Leader: $117
Senior Archaeologist Archaeology/Paleontology
Fehr& Peers
Netai Basu,AICP Task Leader:Traffic Study $195
Associate
Netai Basu,AICP Traffic Support $150
Senior Engineer
GeoSyntec
Chris Conkle,P.E.
Project Manager $154
Project Engineer g
Nevin Matasovic,Ph.D.,P.E., G.E. Task Leader:Geology/Soils $192
Associate
Ken Susilo,P.E.,D.WRE,CPSWQ Task Leader:Hydrology/Water $205
Principal Quality
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April 14,2011
SCOPE OF ADDITIONAL SERVICES
TRAFFIC STUDY FOR THE
POINT VIEW MASTER PLAN PROJECT
RANCHO PALOS VERDES,CALIFORNIA
SCOPE OF ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Per the request from the City of Rancho Palos Verdes staff, the following are additional services beyond the
original scope and budget necessary to support the environmental clearance for the proposed Point View
MasterPlan project:
Mandatory Tasks
• Extend the 24-hour machine counts period on South Palos Verdes Drive east of Seacove Drive
from one day to three days(Friday,Saturday and Sunday)'
• Conduct new intersection turning movement counts for one additional study intersection
Hawthorne Boulevard and Via Rivera) on a Friday afternoon from 4:OOPM to 6:OOPM and on a
Saturday midday from Noon to 2:OOPM
• Conduct traffic analysis for Existing Plus Project scenario (both Friday afternoon peak hour and
Saturday midday peak hour)
• Conduct project traffic impact analysis for one additional intersection (Hawthorne Boulevard and
Via Rivera)
Optional Task(Sunday mid-day analysis)
Based on the results of the 24-hour machine counts over the Friday through Monday period,the City may
also request traffic impact analysis and documentation for a Sunday mid-day scenario.
The optional task will require additional intersection traffic turning movement counts at the following study
intersections for a 2-hour Sunday midday peak period:
• Palos Verdes Dr West& Hawthorne BI/Via Vicente
• Palos Verdes Dr South&Palos Verdes Dr East
• Hawthorne BI&Via Rivera
• The U-turn movement at the unsignalized T-intersection of Wayfarers Chapel driveway&Palos
Verdes Drive South
• The U-turn movement at the unsignalized intersection of Seacove Drive and Palos Verdes Drive
South
BUDGET
The estimated cost to complete the scope for the mandatory tasks contained in this amendment is
$6,930, including $4,830 for additional labor cost and $1,400 for additional traffic count data collection.
This will increase the previously approved contract amount of$10,870 to$17,800.
In addition, the estimated cost to conduct the optional task(Sunday mid-day analysis)is$4,000, including
$3,300 for additional labor cost and $700 for additional traffic count data collection for a Sunday midday
2-hour period.
' Fehr&Peers have reviewed the event schedules at the Wayfarer Chapel and for the local school districts in April.
The earliest date the new traffic count data can be collected would be on Friday,April 29,2011.
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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
AGREEMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is executed this 18th day of January 2011, by and between
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes (hereinafter called "CITY"), and PCR Services
Corporation (hereinafter called ("CONSULTANT").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the CITY has deemed complete applications from Long Point
Properties, LLC, for the Point View Agriculture and Golf Course Master Plan Project
located on a 94-acre parcel at 6001 Palos Verdes Drive South (APN 7572-012-024 and
-028, and 7581-023-035) Said proposal will require compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project is described in detail in the City's
Request for Proposal (RFP) dated November 15, 2010; and,
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA
Guidelines, and CITY'S Local Guidelines require the preparation of a Mitigated Negative
Declaration (MND) for the proposed project; and,
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT represents that it is professionally qualified and able
to prepare the necessary Environmental Documentation in compliance with the
applicable state laws and state, local guidelines, and in a format consistent with CEQA
requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
Section 1. CONSULTANT'S Services. Consultant shall perform professional
services by preparing Environmental Documentation for the Point View Agriculture and
Golf Course Master Plan, as set forth in the "Scope of Work" in the CONSULTANT'S
proposal dated as received on December 3, 2010 and attached hereto as Exhibit 'A'
and made part hereof by reference, including the following services:
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(a) CONSULTANT, shall prepare, under consultation with the CITY, the
following for the proposed project; (1) data collection and project description, (2) Draft
Initial Study (IS)/Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Supporting Documentation
(3) Revise IS/MND and Circulate Draft IS/MND, (4) a Response to Comments on the
Draft IS/MND, (5) a Final IS/MND, (6) a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program,
and (7) a Notice of Determination as specified in Pages 6 though 15, inclusive, of
Exhibit 'A'.
The IS/MND shall be prepared in compliance with the "Scope of Services"
attached as Pages 6 though 15, inclusive, of Exhibit 'A' and shall contain all items and
Notices required by CEQA (as amended), the State Guidelines, and CITY'S Local
CEQA Guidelines.
(b) When requested, CONSULTANT shall attend and participate in meetings
with CITY staff as well as Public Hearings, which are necessary for the preparation and
completion of the environmental documentation. Any meeting for which CONSULTANT
is requested to attend by CITY beyond the number of meetings identified in the "Scope
of Services", CONSULTANT shall be compensated on a time and materials basis at the
rates set forth in the "Attachment — Key Personnel & Rate Sheet" contained in Exhibit
'A', which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
(c) CONSULTANT shall supply CITY with the deliverables described in the
"Scope of Services" attached as Exhibit 'A', including the following documents for the
proposed project:
(1) Administrative Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
(IS/MND)
(2) Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND)
(3) Draft and Final Responses to Comments
(4) Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(5) Notice of Determination
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(6) Computer files for all documentation, with processing documents in
a format useable for the City's Website.
(d) All reports, information, data and exhibits prepared or assembled by
CONSULTANT or any subconsultants in connection with the performance of its services
pursuant to this Agreement are confidential until released by CITY to the public, and
CONSULTANT agrees that they shall not be made available to any individual or
organization without prior written consent of the CITY prior to such release. All such
reports, information, data and exhibits shall be delivered to CITY upon demand without
additional cost or expense to CITY. All charts, tables, figures, and maps, which are
prepared with computer-based mapping or spreadsheet programs, shall be provided to
CITY in their original formats.
(e) CONSULTANT shall respond to those comments raised by CITY staffs
review of the documents in order to facilitate completion thereof. Consultant shall also
respond to all comments from the public, responsible agencies, and/or other interested
parties regarding the IS/MND. Letters identifying the response shall be sent to each
commenting party.
(f) This agreement and the scope of work to be performed by CONSULTANT
may only be amended in a written document executed by both of the parties to this
agreement.
Section 2. Time of Performance. CONSULTANT shall timely perform the
services described above as described in the Schedule within the attached Page 17 of
Exhibit 'A'.
Section 3. Compensation. CITY agrees to compensate CONSULTANT, and
CONSULTANT agrees to accept in full satisfaction for the services provided for
hereunder, a fixed fee not to exceed $64,707.00 for the IS/MND, which includes all
labor and subconsultant costs, as described in the "Proposed Fees " contained within
the attached Page 16 of Exhibit 'A'. In addition, this fixed fee shall include all expenses
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for printing, word processing, delivery, fax, phones, mileage, etc. Prior to printing of any
documents, CONSULTANT shall verify with CITY the total number of documents to
reproduce.
Not included in this fixed fee are expenses incurred for attending meetings
beyond those specified in Section 1(b) of this contract; analysis of key issues in addition
to those identified within the attached "Scope of Work", changes in the project
description, plans, or scope of work requiring additional work; and printing additional
copies of any document beyond the number of copies specified in Page 2 of Exhibit 'B'.
The actual costs of CONSULTANT'S services and expenses shall be itemized on
the Invoice form, and CITY shall pay CONSULTANT for said undisputed services and
expenses. Payments shall be made based upon Consultant's monthly invoices up to
the maximum amounts set forth in the following schedule:
Benchmark Item Maximum Amount of Payments'
Data Collection/Preparation of Project Description $4,400.00 + expenses
Draft IS/MND and Supporting Documents $47,507.00 + expenses
(Technical Studies)/Workshop
Revisions to IS/MND and Public Circulation $50,507.00 + expenses
Response to Comments/MMRP $58,507.00 (including all expenses)
Release of 5% Retention and final
Receipt of Notice of Determination
invoice
'The maximum amount of each payment serves as a cap on the payments until the correlated
benchmark item is completed to the satisfaction of City Staff. Therefore completion of one benchmark
item allows for billing up to the maximum identified for the following benchmark item. All amounts of
payments shall be less the 5% retention, unless sixty (60) consecutive days of delays occur as the result
of event(s), which the CITY determines were beyond CONSULTANT'S control. In such case, CITY shall
release to CONSULTANT the full amount of the payment for the benchmark item(s) that have been
completed to the satisfaction of City Staff.
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Any work approved pursuant to Section 1(f) of this agreement shall be included
in the appropriate segment of the foregoing schedule, as determined by the City, and
the maximum billing amounts shall be adjusted accordingly.
Five percent (5%) of each bill submitted by CONSULTANT shall be held by CITY
in a retention account. The retained funds will be released to CONSULTANT when the
environmental documentation project is successfully completed by the submittal of the
final Notice of Determination.
If CONSULTANT is requested by CITY to revise or supplement the
environmental documentation with additional data, information or analysis solely as a
result of the CONSULTANT'S failure to comply with the requirements of CEQA, or the
State or local CEQA Guidelines (hereafter referred to collectively as "CEQA"),
CONSULTANT shall provide such revision or supplement at no additional cost to the
CITY. For purposes of this Section, CONSULTANT'S "failure to comply" shall be based
upon a written communication from CITY to CONSULTANT advising CONSULTANT of
the particular items of CONSULTANT'S work that do not comply with the provisions of
CEQA, and which shall not be based on unwritten interpretations of CEQA that were not
delivered to CONSULTANT upon commencement of this Agreement.
If changes to existing laws, rules, regulations or policies of any state, federal or
local governmental authority having jurisdiction over the project occur, new, unforeseen
issues arise, or comments on the documents are received from attorneys other than the
City Attorney during or following the circulation of the draft environmental document,
during the term of this Agreement that require modification of the environmental
documentation, CONSULTANT will perform such additional services on a time-and-
materials basis, at the rates set forth within Attachment of Exhibit 'A'.
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The CITY and CONSULTANT hereby acknowledge and agree that the terms of
CONSULTANT'S compensation are not dependent upon the CITY'S final action on
these Projects.
Section 4. Independent Contractor. CONSULTANT will act hereunder as an
independent contractor. This Agreement shall not and is not intended to constitute
CONSULTANT as an agent, servant, or employee of the CITY and shall not and is not
intended to create the relationship of partnership, joint venture or association between
the CITY and CONSULTANT.
Section 5. Assignment. This agreement may not be assigned in whole or in
part, without the prior written consent of CITY.
Section 6. Consultant. Responsible Project Manager. The CONSULTANT
shall have a Responsible Project Manager who shall be principally responsible for the
CONSULTANT'S obligations under this Agreement and who shall serve as principal
liaison between CITY and CONSULTANT. The name of the Responsible Project
Manager is Jay Ziff. Designation of another Responsible Project Manager by
CONSULTANT shall not be made without the prior written consent of CITY.
Section 7. Personnel. CONSULTANT represents that it has, or shall secure
at its own expense, all personnel required to perform CONSULTANT'S services under
this Agreement. CONSULTANT may associate with or employ associates or
subconsultants in the performance of its services under this Agreement, but at all times
shall be responsible for their services. CONSULTANT may not employ additional
subconsultants without prior written approval of CITY.
Section 8. City: Liaison. CONSULTANT shall perform under the general
supervision of the Community Development Director of CITY ("Director") or his or her
designee, and all communications, instructions and directions on the part of the CITY
shall be communicated exclusively through the Director or his or her designee.
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Section 9. Data and Services to be Furnished by CITY. All information,
data, records, reports and maps as are in possession of CITY and necessary for the
carrying out of this work shall be available to CONSULTANT without charge.
Section 10. Interests of CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT affirms that it
presently has no interest and shall not have any interest, direct or indirect, which would
conflict in any manner with the performance of the services contemplated by this
Agreement. No person having any such interest shall be employed by or be associated
with the CONSULTANT or any subconsultant.
The parties agree:
(a) CITY has sole discretion to direct the work and evaluate the performance
of CONSULTANT and CITY retains the right to terminate this Agreement or replace
CONSULTANT at any time, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 herein.
(b) CITY has sole discretion to determine the amount of compensation paid to
CONSULTANT, in accordance with the provisions of this agreement.
(c) CITY shall pay CONSULTANT from a CITY account under the exclusive
control of CITY.
Section 11. Insurance. CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY certificates
indicating compliance with the following minimum insurance requirements, to be
maintained during the term of this agreement, not less than one (1) day prior to the
beginning of performance under this Agreement.
1. Worker's Compensation Insurance to cover its employees as required by
the California Labor Code.
The CONSULTANT shall require all subcontractors similarly to provide such
compensation insurance for their respective employees.
2. General liability protecting CONSULTANT in an amount no less than
$1,000,000 per occurrence, $1,000,000 in the aggregate, for bodily injury, personal
injury and property damage. Automobile liability protecting CONSULTANT in an
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amount not less than $500,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
Employer's liability protecting CONSULTANT in an amount no less than $1,000,000 per
accident, bodily injury or disease. CONSULTANT agrees to maintain in full force and
effect during the term of this Agreement professional errors and omissions insurance in
an amount not less than $1,000,000 per claim, and in the aggregate. Such policies of
insurance shall:
(a) Be issued by an insurance company which is admitted to conduct
business in the State of California and which is rated in Best's Insurance Guide with a
rating of A VII or better.
(b) Except for Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability, name
and list as additional insureds the CITY, its officers and employees.
(c) Except for Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability, such
insurance policies shall be primary to any other similar insurance and shall name the
CITY, its officers, agents and employees, as additional insureds. Each insurance policy
shall contain a provision that prohibits cancellation, without thirty (30) days prior written
notice to the CITY. The insurance certificates evidencing such insurance and
endorsements naming the CITY, its officers, employees, and agents as additional
insureds, shall be submitted to the CITY for review and thereafter the CITY shall have
the right to approve or disapprove any insurance procured by CONSULTANT under the
standards of this section.
Procurement of insurance by CONSULTANT shall not be construed as a
limitation of CONSULTANT'S liability or as full performance of CONSULTANT'S duties
to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend under this Agreement.
(d) Except for Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability,
indemnify the CITY from liability from loss, damage or injury to persons or to property
arising from CONSULTANT'S negligent acts in connection with the performance of
services under this Agreement.
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(e) Except for Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability, include
a severability of interests clause substantially similar to the following: "The insurance
afforded by this policy applies separately to each insured against whom a claim or suit
is made or suit it brought, except with respect to the limit of the insurer's liability."
(f) Contain a clause substantially in the following words: "It is hereby
understood and agreed that this policy shall not be canceled nor materially changed
except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the CITY of such cancellation."
(g) Cover the operations of CONSULTANT pursuant to the terms of
this Agreement.
(h) Be acceptable to the City Attorney, and failure to comply with these
insurance requirements shall be a material breach of the Agreement.
3. CONSULTANT shall not commence the performance of its services under
this contract until the above insurance has been obtained and appropriate Certificates of
Insurance have been filed with CITY. CONSULTANT further agrees that a clause
substantially similar to this Section 11 will be included in any subcontract executed
under this contract.
Section 12. Indemnification. CONSULTANT agrees to defend and indemnify
the City, its officers, employees, and agents against, and will hold and save them and
each of them harmless from damages to persons or property, penalties, obligations,
liabilities, and costs, including but not limited to reasonable costs of defense, that may
be claimed by any person, firm, entity, corporation, political subdivision or other
organization to the extent caused by the negligent acts or intentional tortious acts,
errors or omission of CONSULTANT or those for whom CONSULTANT is legally
responsible. However, if any information or data prepared or provided by consultant is
misused by an agent of the City, consultant shall not be responsible for such misuse of
data.
Section 13. Termination. The executory provisions of this Agreement may be
terminated by CITY upon five (5) days written notice to the CONSULTANT without
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further action by CITY. The executory provisions of this agreement may be terminated
by the CONSULTANT upon thirty (30) days written notice to the CITY. In the event of
such termination by the CITY, the CITY shall pay the CONSULTANT for work
satisfactorily completed to date of such termination, but in no event to exceed the
compensation described in Section 3 of this agreement, based on the percentage of
completion of CONSULTANT'S work on the date of termination, provided such work is
in a form usable by CITY.
Section 14. Notice. Any notice or materials required to be given to the
CONSULTANT shall be deemed duly and properly given upon delivery, if sent to
CONSULTANT postage prepaid to:
Jay Ziff, Principal
PCR Services Corporation
233 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 130
Santa Monica, CA 90401
or personally delivered to CONSULTANT at such address or other address specified to
the CITY in writing by CONSULTANT.
Any notice or materials required to be given to the CITY shall be deemed duly
and properly given upon delivery, if sent to the CITY postage prepaid to:
Community Development Director
ch Eduardo Schonborn, AICP, Senior Planner
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
or personally delivered to CITY at such address or other address specified to the
CONSULTANT in writing by the CITY.
Section 15. Entire Agreement. This agreement represents the entire
integrated agreement between CITY and CONSULTANT, and supersedes all prior
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negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement
may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both CITY and CONSULTANT.
Section 16. Litigation Costs. Should any dispute under this Agreement lead
to litigation, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees for the
prosecution of the action.
Section 17. Applicable Law. This Agreement and any dispute arising
hereunder shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of
California. Venue for any action arising from this Agreement, including but not limited to
matters concerning validity, construction, performance or enforcement shall be
exclusively in the state of federal courts located in Los Angeles County.
Section 18. Business License Required. Consultant shall obtain and
maintain a City Business License prior to commencing preparation of the
Environmental documentation as outlined in this agreement.
Section 19. Merger Clause. This Agreement and its Exhibits are the entire
understanding of the parties, and there are no other terms or conditions, written or oral,
controlling this matter. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this
Agreement and any of its Exhibits, the provisions of this agreement shall prevail.
Section 20. Provisions Cumulative. The foregoing are cumulative and in
addition to and not in limitation of any other rights or remedies available to the CITY.
Section 21. Anti-Waiver Clause. None of the provisions contained herein shall
be waived because of previous failure to insist upon strict performance, nor shall any
provision be waived because any other provision has been waived in whole or in part.
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Mr. Eduardo Schonborn,.AICP, Senior Planner
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275
RE: PROPOSAL TO PREPARE A MITGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE
POINT VIEW PROPERTY MASTER PLAN USE
Dear Eduardo:
PCR Services Corporation(PCR)is pleased to provide this proposal to prepare an anticipated
Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) to address a Master Plan Use of the Point View property
located at 6001 Palos Verdes Drive South in Ranch Palos Verdes. The proposed project involves
agricultural uses (orchards and vineyards), an event garden, and a golf course use. Following is our
understanding of the project, a scope of services to support an MND, and a fee estimate and
proposed schedule to complete the environmental process.
PCR OVERVIEW AND PROJECT TEAM
PCR Services Corporation. PCR provides specialized environmental consulting services
that have successfully assisted our clients for over 35 years. With approximately 45 professional,
support, and administrative staff in our Santa Monica, Pasadena and Irvine offices, we offer a
comprehensive range of environmental planning and technical capabilities.
PCR offers the collective experience, depth of knowledge, support resources, specialized
expertise, and product delivery systems to ensure the successful and timely completion of
environmental documentation prepared in compliance with CEQA. Originally founded to implement
CEQA and National Environmental Policy Act legislation, our Environmental Planning. &
Documentation Division collaborates with PCR's advanced in-house technical divisions in
Biological Services, Air Quality, Climate & Acoustics Services, Historic Resources, and
Archaeological and Paleontological Resources. Our in-house support capabilities also include full
Geographic Information Systems, Computer-Aided Drafting & Design, graphics and publications
services.
PCR has earned a reputation for completing solid documentation for highly visible and often
controversial projects. We have successfully prepared environmental documentation for projects
such as the Getty Villa, Playa Vista, the LAX Master Plan, STAPLES Center, Disney's Grand
Central Creative Campus, and the redevelopment of Boeing's C-1 Aircraft Facility in Long Beach.
Directly related to this proposal, PCR completed the Draft EIR for the Point View Project and
initiated preparation of the Final EIR before the project application was withdrawn. We see our
work on Point View Project as particularly relevant given our familiarity with the site, and
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conditions regarding key environmental issues such as landslide risk, hydrology and water quality,
biological resources, and aesthetics. The PCR project team is comprised of the same management
and most of the same technical staff that were involved with Point View Project EIR, which leaves
us with a strong understanding of key issues and relevant information. This familiarity with the
project site and key issues will streamline our efforts, enhance the quality of the MND, and help
facilitate completion of the environmental review process.
Although the physical alterations and improvements identified for the site under the proposed
Master Plan Use are modest, we believe that the sensitivity of the site relative to landslide conditions
and other issues, combined with the likelihood of close public scrutiny, require a thorough
assessment of such technical issues as geology/soils, hydrology/water quality, noise, and traffic and
circulation. PCR has teamed with Geosyntec Consultants and Fehr & Peers, to assist with CEQA
documentation with regard to geology/soils, hydrology/water quality, and traffic and circulation. A
summary of these firms and their relevant qualifications and experience is provided below.
Geosyntec Consultants. PCR has enlisted the services of Geosyntec Consultants to bring a
high level of technical expertise to the analysis of geology/soils and hydrology/water quality.
Geosyntec is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that provides high quality, cost-effective
geotechnical and environmental consulting, engineering design, and construction quality assurance411
oversight services to public and private clients. Geosyntec possesses strong experience in
geotechnical engineering and engineering geology including assistance in preparation of technical
reports for CEQA documents where slope stability concerns have required mitigation. They are also
known for innovative work in storm water quality management. PCR has a long established
working relationship with Geosyntec, including work on the Point View Project EIR. Staff assigned
to this project also have experience in the City through their work on the Ocean Trails Country Club
landslide investigation. Geosyntec has a staff of more than 750 employees (including 100 locally in
Southern California).
Fehr & Peers. Fehr & Peers has worked extensively with PCR on numerous projects and
specializes in transportation planning and traffic engineering services. Fehr & Peers relevant
experience includes the South Bay Cities Coastal Corridor Transportation Study, the San Pedro
Waterfront EIR/EIS traffic analysis, the traffic analysis for the Point View Draft EIR, and other
coastal development projects with PCR such as the Santa Monica Downtown Parking Program and
the Bubba Gump Project on Santa Monica Pier.
The PCR project team, with Geosyntec Consultants and Fehr& Peers, is well suited for this
undertaking, given the long established working relationships among the firms, familiarity with the
City and the project area through work on Point View and other City projects. The team's track
record of high quality work and experience with projects subject to close scrutiny is also an
important asset for this undertaking.
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UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROJECT
PCR is aware of the background circumstances surrounding the Point View property through
earlier work with the City on the Point View Project EIR, which addressed Landslide Moratorium
Exclusion Request No. 10 and a preliminary conceptual residential development proposal. During
preparation of the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in 2006 the Point View project was put
on hold while additional geologic borings were performed to better validate the location of the
ancient landslide boundary through the property. In July 2008 York Long Point Associates (YLPA)
ultimately withdrew their Moratorium Exclusion request for the Point View project. In August
2008, YLPA submitted a new Landslide Moratorium Exclusion request accompanied by
geotechnical reports and other relevant information that was focused solely on a proposed
adjustment to the moratorium boundary line. However, this application was withdrawn by the
applicant in March 2009.
The Point View property is located along the south-central coastline of the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes off of Palos Verdes Drive South. There are undeveloped hills, terraces and canyons to
the north of the site. To the northeast is the Portuguese Bend Community, with several single-family
411 homes and the Portuguese Bend Riding Club, a private commercial recreational facility. To the
south is Palos Verdes Drive South, and along the coast, Abalone Cove Shoreline Park. West of the
site is the Upper Abalone Cove Community, a single-family residential neighborhood, and to the
southwest is a sewage pump station owned and maintained by the Los Angeles County Sanitation
District. To the east is Wayfarers Chapel and residential development within the Portuguese Bend
Community. To the north and east of the site are areas that fall within the boundaries of the City's
Natural Communities Conservation Plan (NCCP)Reserve.
The 94-acre property consists of largely undeveloped hillside terrain that ranges from areas
that are generally flat to areas with slopes in excess of 35 percent. Elevations on the site range from
about 170 feet above mean sea level in the southwestern portion of the site to over 700 feet above
mean sea level in the northwest of the site. The dominant vegetation on the site consists of annual
non-native grasslands covering approximately 74 percent of the site, with other areas of introduced
trees and shrubs covering about 7 percent of the site. Small, fragmented patches of disturbed and
relatively undisturbed coastal sage scrub vegetation with low to mid habitat value cover about 13
percent of the site. The U.S. Geological Survey topographic map for San Pedro identifies a blue-line
drainage running from the approximate center of the site to the southwest, where it ultimately drains
into the ocean at Abalone Cove. There is also a blue-line drainage just off site along the westerly
boundary of the project site (i.e., Barkentine Canyon). Only limited areas of the site have been
improved. These include a former horse-riding ring and two small uninhabitable ancillary buildings
(known locally as the "Cook Shack") in the northern portion of the site. These structures include
bathroom and kitchen facilities and have a total floor area of 400 square feet. In addition, a variety
of unimproved trails and roads, and pole mounted electrical transformers and telephone lines are
located on the site. In the past, areas of the site were used for farming and large portions of the site
• are periodically disked for fire clearance and weed control.
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The property is designated for single-family residential use at densities of one to two units
per acre. Approximately 86 acres of the property is zoned RS-1, and 8 acres is zoned RS-2. The
project site is also located within a Natural Overlay Control District (OC-1), Urban Appearance
Overlay Control District (OC-3), and Equestrian Overlay (Q) District (to permit equestrian uses).
The OC-1 designation provides specific performance criteria that address: earth movement,
alteration of a natural watercourse or water body, vegetation removal, beach replenishment, soil
stability, stormwater runoff, sewer or waste water disposal, and erosion. Also, 60 acres of the site
are within and 34 acres are outside a Landslide Moratorium Area. The project site is also located
within a redevelopment project area.
We understand that the current request from the applicant involves a proposal to use the
Point View site for agriculture (avocado/citrus orchards and vineyards), an event garden, a golf use,
and other associated improvements. To support the proposal, a Master Plan Use of the property has
been submitted that includes a Conditional Use Permit application and a Grading Permit. Our
specific understanding of the components of the project based on information provided in the RFP
and discussions with staff is presented below.
Agricultural Use. Overall, 27.5 acres of the site are proposed for agricultural uses including
orchards and vineyards with: 1) an organic avocado orchard in the northern area of the site on 11.51110
acres; 2) an organic avocado orchard in the eastern area of the site on 6 acres; 3) a non-organic
citrus/avocado orchard in the eastern area of the site on 1.5 acres; and, 4) two vineyard areas in the
central and western portions of the site, covering 5.5 acres and 3 acres, respectively. Pursuant to
Section 17.02.025 of the Municipal Code, growing crops and/or fruits on more than 1 acre, or for
commercial purposes, requires a Conditional Use Permit, which is being requested as part of the •
project application.
Golf Course Use. A non-traditional private golf course, to be operated and maintained by
the land owner, is proposed for a 2.5 acre area of the site, with two greens, traps, and nine holes.
The golf course would be comparable to a 9-hole executive golf course. The golf course will not be
operated as a commercial venture and is intended to serve guests of the landowner. There will be no
regular operating hours and play will be restricted to daylight hours. No clubhouse is proposed.
Access to the course will be via existing roads on the property. It is also our understanding that the
greens will be artificial turf. Pursuant to Section 17.02-025 of the Municipal Code, outdoor active
recreational uses and facilities require a Conditional Use Permit, which is being requested as part of
the project application.
Event Garden Use. An Event Garden is proposed on a flat terrace in the north-central
portion of the site in an area that has been used for a variety of activities, including filming of
motion pictures and television shows/commercials, private parties hosted by the land owner, and use
by the U.S. Pony Club and the Las Candalistas (Walk on the Wildside). Improvements shown in the
figure provided with the RFP include a food service area, walls and seating, an assembly area, a
gazebo, a bandstand and dance area, parking areas, and use of an existing restroom/kitchen. No
more than 30 events per year are proposed and attendance would be limited to 300 people per event
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(not including event staff, security/safety or other related personnel). Event Garden hours would be
limited to 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., with typical events lasting approximately five hours.
Occasional special charity events with up to 750 people are also proposed. The types of events
anticipated include:
• Fund raising and charity events
• Private parties
• Public and community events
• Weddings and wedding receptions
• Corporate parties
• Outdoor conferences
• Educational Events
Circulation and Access. In addition to formally approving the use of an after-the-fact paved
roadway (700 foot segment)that provides secondary access to the site, a new paved roadway is also
proposed off of the main thoroughfare on the site to provide access to the Event Garden area. The
411 new paved road would be constructed on an existing unpaved dirt road and would be 1,880 feet in
length.
Other Considerations. PCR is aware of the extensive geologic and geotechnical work that
has focused on the site and that it has been subject to review and comment by the City geotechnical
consultant. Although little in the way of new development is proposed, and we expect that the
project is being designed to avoid practices that could aggravate existing landslide conditions, it will
be important for the environmental document to characterize existing conditions based on existing
studies and to assess the potential for adverse effects associated with unstable soils and landslide
movement, including the role of groundwater, surface water infiltration and dewatering activities.
PCR and Geosyntec will work closely to present and assess these issues in a manner that will stand
up to scrutiny and be easily understood by decision-makers and the public. We are also aware that
NPDES information has been submitted to the City and is under review by the City's NPDES
Consultant and that the discussion of drainage and water quality will be an important component of
the environmental analysis. Additionally, we understand that annual surveys for the California
gnatcatcher have occurred on the site and that a survey was recently completed. As further
described in the scope of work below, PCR biologists will review and consider this survey and any
other recent biological work in evaluating potential impacts on biological resources. Finally, we
have conducted a cursory review of the noise study completed for the project by the applicant's
consultant. Our in-house technical staff will peer review this work and rely on the study for the
evaluation of special event noise, although PCR will supplement this work with an evaluation of
construction noise, and mobile source noise associated with special events.
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
PCR will prepare environmental documentation to support an MND, which assumes that the
analyses will conclude that the project's potential environmental effects will either be less than
significant or can be reduced to a less than significant level through implementation of project
design features, mitigation measures, or both. Based on our understanding of the project, we have
developed a work program consisting of seven tasks necessary for the preparation and completion of
an MND. The following table indicates these tasks, which are described below:
Task Task Description
1 Collect Data/Prepare Project Description
2 Prepare First Draft IS/MND and Supporting Documentation
3 Revise IS/MND and Circulate Draft IS/MND
4 Prepare Response to Comments /Final IS/MND
5 Meetings
6 Management/Coordination
7 Technical Studies
Task 1: Collect Data/Prepare Project Description •
To initiate Task 1, PCR will attend a start-up meeting with the City to establish
communication protocols, confirm our understanding of the project, discuss key issues, review the
schedule, and collect related documents. As part of this task, PCR will review all available project
information, and will prepare a memorandum identifying any additional information required to
complete a Project Description for the MND that will support the necessary analyses. Following
receipt of project information and relevant documents PCR will prepare a Draft Project Description
for City and applicant review and comment. PCR will then address one set of comments and
prepare a Final Project Description to support the environmental analysis.
Products
• Information Needs Memorandum
• Draft Project Description
• Final Project Description
Task 2: Prepare First Draft of IS/MND and Supporting Documentation
This scope of work is based on the assumption that the project's environmental review can
be successfully completed through the IS/MND process, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15070. Although it is unlikely, should it be determined early on in the analysis that the
project would result in a significant impact that cannot be fully mitigated (either because mitigation
does not exist or because it is not feasible), PCR will immediately notify the City to discuss
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available options, including possible project changes or the need for an expanded scope of work to
support preparation of a Focused EIR.
The documentation necessary to support an MND will consist of an Initial Study (IS)
Checklist accompanied by an Explanation of Checklist Determinations that will be completed by
PCR based, in part, on information provided by the City and applicant team. The technical
questions in the Initial Study will be addressed with findings based on credible sources and logic
based qualitative or quantitative analysis. PCR will draw on a range of in-house technical expertise,
along with input from Geosyntec and Fehr & Peers, to provide a complete and accurate assessment
of potential effects associated with the project. For each environmental issue addressed in the IS
Checklist, it will be determined whether the project would result in no impact, a less than significant
impact, a less than significant impact with mitigation, or a potentially significant impact. This
discussion will provide sufficient documented analysis to support checklist conclusions.
Based on our discussions with City staff and our understanding of the project, we believe that
for most environmental issues basic analysis in the Initial Study will support findings of no
significant impact, or less-than-significant impacts based on existing information and primarily
• qualitative analysis. This is due to the relatively modest physical improvements proposed for the
site. There are also some issues, such as potential impacts on cultural resources, where the analysis
can rely heavily on work completed in the Point View Draft EIR. The approach to the analyses of
environmental issues that we believe will require more than basic evaluation is presented below.
Aesthetics/Views
The project area is semi-rural in character and also supports views of the Portuguese Bend
coastal area. Accordingly, the Aesthetics section of the MND will address potential impacts
associated with the visual character of the project in the context of the surrounding area, as well as
potential effects on views, light and glare. Given the setting of the site, the characteristics and nature
of the proposed improvements, and the extensive regulatory controls in the City that address view
impacts, effects on coastal or ocean views from nearby properties are not expected. Accordingly the
evaluation will primarily focus on aesthetics and changes in the visual character of the site. No
visual simulations are included in this scope of work as it is expected that the nature of visual change
can be adequately conveyed and analyzed without simulations, however, if simulations are provided
by the applicant they can be incorporated under this scope of work. Also, in the event analysis or
discussions with the City indicate that simulations are warranted, PCR can provide these services
through an additional scope of work. The analysis of impacts on aesthetics will incorporate the
following: a description of the existing visual quality of the site and surrounding areas and valued
focal or panoramic views of aesthetic resources; a description of relevant regulations, policies and
guidelines governing views and aesthetic considerations; and an evaluation of impacts with an
emphasis on the potential for the project to introduce features that would detract from the aesthetic
quality of the area or conflict with applicable design guidelines, or create substantial sources of light
411 or glare. Temporary impacts during construction will also be assessed.
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The view analysis will focus on the potential for the project to obstruct important scenic
views or resources. Potential impacts resulting from light and/or glare generated by the project will
be evaluated. For the entire analysis, PCR will coordinate with the City to confirm that all
regulatory provisions relating to views, lighting and neighborhood compatibility are accounted for in
determining the significance of impacts.
Air Quality/Climate Change
Over the years, PCR has worked closely with South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD) staff members to develop an understanding of, and define expectations for, the
quantification and assessment of pollutant emissions from projects similar to the proposed project.
Building on our knowledge and experience, PCR will address Initial Study (IS) checklist questions
for the proposed project, and prepare the air quality responses pursuant to standards and guidelines
set forth by the California Air Resources Board (GARB) and the SCAQMD. PCR analysis of air
quality will include the following: (1) quantification of daily regional ambient air pollutant
emissions from construction and operations on-site, and comparison to significance thresholds; (2)
quantification of daily localized ambient air pollutant emissions from construction and operations,
and comparisons to significance thresholds using SCAQMD LST methodology (look-up tables); (3)
qualitative analysis of potential odors; (4) qualitative analysis of toxic air contaminants from
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construction and operational activities; (5) identification of mitigation measures, if warranted; and
(6) assessment of the project's consistency with the SCAQMD's Air Quality Management Plan
(AQMP).
The SCAQMD LST methodology used to evaluate emissions from construction activities is
applicable to sites which are five acres or less in active daily construction area. For active daily
construction areas larger than five acres, detailed dispersion modeling is recommended. Although
the entire site is larger than five acres, it is assumed as a basis of preparing this scope and cost
estimate that no more than five acres will be disturbed on a daily basis. If detailed dispersion
modeling is required, it may be performed under separate scope and budget.
Based on our understanding of the project, it is unlikely that a CO hotspots analysis would be
required according to SCAQMD Guidelines. However, if after reviewing the traffic report it is
determined that a CO hotspots analysis is required; it may be performed under separate scope and
budget to be negotiated later.
Operational emissions for agricultural activities will be calculated for the project and will
include consideration of sources such as heavy agricultural equipment (backhoes, graders, etc.),
orchard wind generators and heaters, engine driven irrigation pumps and emergency generators.
PCR will require information from the project applicant regarding on-site equipment such as hours
of operation, horsepower rating, and fuel type. If this data is not available, PCR will provide
assumptions for applicant review and approval. PCR assumes that fuel (gasoline/diesel) storage and
dispensing will not be located on the project site.
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There has been considerable activity at the state and local level in implementing the Global
Warming Solutions Act of 2006, also known as AB-32. OPR recently published new CEQA
Guidelines, effective on March 18, 2010, which clarify how Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions
should be analyzed and mitigated under CEQA. PCR is therefore proposing to analyze GHG
emissions in accordance with this new guidance. In general, the guidelines allow Lead Agencies to
determine if a quantitative or qualitative analysis is most appropriate, and to establish specific
significance criteria.
Based on the level of public concern that often focuses on this issue, this scope of work
includes a quantitative analysis of construction and operational GHG emissions, including vehicular
exhaust, agricultural operations, and maintenance of the golf course. In addition, GHG emissions
from water conveyance (delivery) for irrigation will be calculated for the project. As appropriate,
PCR will assess GHG reduction strategies consistent with the City of Rancho Palos Verde Green
Building Construction Program.
Biological Resources
Based on PCR's familiarity with the property and preliminary review of the proposed project
4111) it appears that the anticipated areas of disturbance will avoid direct impacts on the sensitive coastal
sage scrub/California gnatcatcher habitat that is present on the property. However, consideration
should be made and documented for potential effects on regulated drainages and potential indirect
effects due to noise, light, and dust "trespass" into adjacent and nearby habitat areas. In this regard,
previous documentation of on-site resources, data from on-going California gnatcatcher surveys, and
an updated review of regional databases will be relied upon to characterize existing conditions,
including sensitive wildlife and plants, habitats of concern, wildlife movement, and jurisdictional
features. In particular, PCR completed an assessment of the project site as part of a Draft EIR dated
July 2005. Of note, PCR will conduct a site reconnaissance to verify site conditions have not
meaningfully changed since that time. Alternatively, any notable changes that have occurred will be
documented. The available body of scientific and "gray" literature will be applied to site conditions
and the project to assess potential indirect and cumulative impacts as well as consistency with the
Rancho Palos Verdes NCCP Subarea Plan. Effective mitigation measures, as warranted, will be
derived primarily from the Rancho Palos Verdes NCCP Subarea Plan, as well as other sources
focused on coastal sage scrub/California gnatcatcher conservation. For the purpose of this proposal
PCR is anticipating being able to incorporate previous studies and documentation by reference in the
discussion of biological resources within the Initial Study without the need to prepare a Biological
Resources Assessment under separate cover.
Geology/Soils
The potential for the proposed grading and land use changes to aggravate conditions
associated with existing landslides will be assessed. This assessment will rely on existing geologic
and geotechnical studies. Given the extensive background and studies that have focused on
• landslide issues in the City, it will be essential that the materials relied on and the focus of the
analysis and assessment of mitigation be closely coordinated with the City. Even understanding that
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new studies are not required, to ensure a high level of technical expertise in development of this
section of the Initial Study, Geosyntec will be involved in development and review of the analysis.
The assessment of geology and soils will be presented in a technical memorandum prepared by
Geosyntec that will include evaluation of potential impacts and the need for any mitigation measures
to address effects on existing landslides.
Hydrology/Water Quality
As with Geology/Soils, the evaluation of hydrology and water quality will be based on an
technical memorandum prepared by Geosyntec. The analysis will address how changes to land use
and operational activities associated with the project will affect the quantity and quality of site
runoff and the amount of groundwater infiltration. The analysis of water quality impacts will
provide an overview of existing conditions and the regulatory requirements regarding water quality
with consideration of potential effects on natural drainages and the downstream marine environment.
NPDES information submitted by the applicant's consultant will also be considered.
Given the important role groundwater infiltration plays in relation to land movement in the
project area, particular attention will be paid to assessing changes in groundwater infiltration due to
new agricultural uses, the golf course, and related irrigation. The impact of the increases in •
impervious road surface will also be assessed. Potential impacts of these project elements will be
addressed specifically and qualitatively. Where potentially significant impacts are identified,
Geosyntec will evaluate Best Management Practices (BMPs) proposed as part of the project to
address water quality and infiltration in order to assess their efficacy.
Noise
PCR will review the applicant supplied Noise Study, focusing on assessing the study for
accuracy, completeness and conformance to the City's noise study methodology and other
applicable agency standards and practices. Assuming that the study of noise measurements for a
mock event at the Point View Event Garden prepared by Mestre Greve Associates (MGA) is found
to be accurate, complete and prepared in accordance with applicable methodology and City
standards and practices, PCR will rely on the study in preparing the MND noise section. However,
the MGA noise study does not assess the proposed project's potential to increase ambient noise
levels on a temporary (e.g., during construction) and/or long-term basis (e.g., roadway traffic and
operation of the proposed agricultural uses). Accordingly, PCR staff will evaluate the potential for
noise associated with construction activities and surface transportation to impact neighboring noise
sensitive land uses. The scope of services for the noise analysis will include the following: (1)
survey noise-sensitive land uses, existing noise sources, and features affecting noise transference in
the project area; (2) identify and describe relevant local plans, regulations, ordinances, criteria, and
guidelines associated with noise; (3) review the project construction schedule and equipment to
estimate construction related noise levels at adjacent noise sensitive uses; (4) evaluate project
operational noise from project related vehicular traffic and event garden activities. The event garden
related noise analysis will rely on the applicant supplied noise study. PCR will also evaluate •
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agricultural related activities through a qualitative analysis. The scope of services for the noise
section does not include post construction noise and vibration monitoring and analysis.
Traffic and Circulation
The analysis of transportation, circulation and access for the Initial Study will be based on a
Traffic Report prepared by Fehr&Peers. The tasks proposed for the traffic report are as follows:
Project Initiation and Coordination
At the outset of the traffic study, scoping discussions will be held with City of Rancho Palos
Verdes staff to finalize and confirm the scope of services for the traffic study. The intent of this
scoping session is to review the site plan, the details of the project, and the expected date of
completion. Other issues to be discussed and confirmed include the geographic scope of the study
(e.g., study intersections), time periods for analysis, forecasting methodologies, approach to trip
generation estimation, and the significance criteria of the impact. Fehr & Peers will confirm the
anticipated activity level and operations plan for the proposed uses, the site access and circulation
plan, and the associated vehicular traffic and parking generation. Project trip distribution
• assumptions, the list of related projects, and the appropriate background traffic growth rate will also
be discussed.
Site Reconnaissance and Data Collection
An inventory of the existing street system serving the immediate study area, including
number of lanes, street widths, traffic control devices, and operational characteristics will be made.
Any existing traffic volume data, including weekday and weekend intersection turning movement
counts, will be identified and gathered by the consultant, working with city staff. Any additional
pertinent data will also be collected, including previously conducted traffic studies and information
regarding planned street improvements in the study area.
It is understood that the proposed hours of operation for most intensive land use of the
project, the event garden use, would be limited to 8:00 AM until 10:00 PM on any day, with the
typical event lasting approximately five hours. The operation of the golf course will be limited to
daylight hours only. As the primary trip generator of the project would be recreational use and
special events, it is not expected to generate significant traffic to the surrounding street system
during the morning peak period on a typical weekday. The potential vehicular traffic generated by
the project could contribute traffic to the adjacent roadway system during the typical weekday
afternoon peak periods and on weekends. Therefore, it is assumed that the traffic impact analysis
will be conducted for up to two peak periods (weekday PM peak period and Saturday midday peak
period).
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Selection of the study intersections will be confirmed based on consultation with the City
staff as indicated above. It is assumed that up to three (3) key intersections that provide local and
regional access to the project will be selected for the project traffic impact analysis, including:
• Palos Verdes Drive West& Hawthorne BoulevardNia Vicente
• Palos Verdes Drive South& Palos Verdes Drive East
• Palos Verdes Drive South & Point View Entry Street (future project driveway
intersection)
This scope of work assumes that new baseline intersection turning movement traffic counts
will be conducted at the two identified existing intersections as part of this study. The traffic count
will cover a two-hour afternoon peak period on a typical weekday and a two-hour Saturday midday
peak period. The scope also assumes that a new 24-hour machine count will be collected for the
segment of Palos Verdes Drive South at the project entry street.
Existing Traffic Evaluation
An assessment of existing operating conditions and constraints within the study area using
the appropriate methodology will be made, as directed by the city. Weekday PM and Saturday
midday peak hour levels of service will be quantified at the study intersections. Existing traffic
operational problems and congested areas will be identified. Existing transit service serving the site
will be identified.
Forecast Future Traffic Conditions
A series of projections will be developed as follows:
• Future base (i.e., no project) conditions, including background traffic growth and
cumulative developments in the study area. The future base conditions will include
traffic expected to be generated by other projects either currently under construction,
approved for development, or proposed within the study area. Data regarding potential
related projects proposed for development in the study area will be obtained from the
City and from neighboring cities as appropriate.
• Project-generated traffic. Project trip generation will be estimated on based on
discussions with the City staff and project team. Trip generation rates from standard
sources such as the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) do not lend themselves to
the proposed project uses. Instead, project trip generation will be estimated by direct
application of appropriate mode split/vehicle occupancy ratios and in/out factors to the
patronage estimates for the various events that could occur in the various project venues
(event garden and golf course) as well as other event staff and security/safety personnel.
Empirical trip generation rates would be obtained from city staff or other similar studies
and experience. Given that there could be a variety of activity levels taking place in the 41/
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proposed event garden, it is proposed that trip generation estimates be prepared for
reasonably foreseeable event scenarios (e.g., the nominal event with up to 300 attendees
and event staff) and then be used for assignment of trips and assessment of traffic
impacts.
■ In addition, a sensitivity analysis will be conducted to estimate the project trip generation
associated with the rare occasional event scenario with up to 750 attendees to understand
the likely traffic implications and potential measures. However, a full intersection traffic
impact analysis for this occasional event scenario will be beyond the scope of this
proposal and will require additional scope and budget.
Future conditions with development of the proposed project, including background traffic
growth, cumulative developments in the vicinity of the study area, and traffic generated by the
project. The analysis will take into consideration the operation schedule of the adjacent Wayfarers
Chapel to understand the traffic implications of the occasional scenarios when there will be
concurrent events on the proposed project site and at the Chapel.
As part of these projections, the future weekday PM peak hour and Saturday midday peak
1111 hour traffic generation of the projected land uses within the study area will be forecast and assigned
to the street system. The future base conditions will include traffic anticipated from other projects
either currently under construction or approved for development in the study area. It is anticipated
that the cumulative projects to be included in this analysis will be identified in conjunction with city
staff.
Traffic Impact Assessment and Mitigation Measures
An assessment will be made of projected operating conditions, and traffic impacts of the
proposed project will be identified. This assessment will concentrate on impacts at the study
intersections identified above. Intersection levels of service will be projected. Significance of
project impacts will be assessed in accordance with city criteria and the discussions with city staff.
If necessary, appropriate mitigation measures will be developed to alleviate any negative
traffic impacts thus identified. Potential mitigations will be examined to determine their physical
feasibility and effectiveness and could include arrangements of event start and end time schedules or
limitation of event hours to avoid typical commute peak period, and if necessary, roadway
improvements and/or operational changes. Potential mitigations will be examined to determine their
physical feasibility and effectiveness and a recommended plan will be developed. Any unavoidable
impacts will be identified. Recommended physical improvements will be evaluated from a
conceptual planning perspective only (preliminary engineering drawings are not included as part of
this work scope).
Internal Circulation and Site Access Analysis
• The site access and internal circulation plan proposed as part of the project will be evaluated
to ensure that it is adequate to accommodate anticipated traffic flows. Evaluation of the proposed
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site circulation system will include a qualitative assessment of parking access and internal vehicle
movement and pedestrian access. In addition, the site access conditions will be evaluated at the
future project driveway intersection and two intersections nearest to the proposed Point View project
driveway where project-related traffic may make U-turns, including:
• Palos Verdes Drive South& Seacove Drive
• Palos Verdes Drive South& Wayfarer's Chapel Entry Street
If necessary,appropriate mitigation measures will be recommended.
Documentation
Fehr& Peers will summarize the above information in a draft report, which will be submitted
for review and comments. The report will be finalized after receipt of comments. As necessary,
responses will be prepared to comments from the public on traffic and circulation that are submitted
in response to the environmental document.
Products
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• First Draft IS/MND (10 copies)
• Traffic Report
• Technical Memorandum (Geology/Soils and Hydrology/Water Quality)
Task 3: Revise IS/MND,Circulate Draft IS/MND
Following review of the IS/MND by the City, PCR will attend one meeting to discuss
comments and also evaluate whether more depth or further analysis is appropriate given the
background of controversy over landslide issues and previous proposals for the site. Following the
meeting PCR will incorporate revisions to the document. PCR will submit a Second Draft IS/MND
for review to ensure comments have been adequate addressed. Upon incorporation of any additional
comments, PCR will finalize the document for public distribution. PCR will assist the City in
circulating the document and a Notice of Intent to Adopt an MND to responsible agencies, trustee
agencies, other interested parties, and the County Clerk pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15072. PCR will ensure that the notice is published in a newspaper of local circulation and
transmitted to other appropriate agencies.
Products
• Second Draft IS/MND (10 copies)
• Public Circulation Draft IS/MND (60 copies)
• One single-sided reproducible and electronic copy of the IS/MND
• Circulate Notice of Intent to Adopt an MND
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Task 4: Response to Comments/MMRP/Final IS/MND
Upon completion of the public review period mandated by CEQA, PCR will respond to
comments on the IS/MND and will revise the document if necessary. Public reaction to an IS/MND
cannot be predicted with accuracy without knowing the number, nature and sophistication of
comments. For purposes of this proposal, it is assumed that comments on the IS/MND will be
moderate. In addition, as part of this task, PCR will prepare a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program (MMRP) for the project.
Products
• Final MND (20 copies)
• One single-sided reproducible and electronic copy of the Final IS/MND
Task 5: Meetings
The cost estimate for Task 5 includes meetings expected as part of Tasks 1 through 4.
Included is one meeting at project initiation (Task 1), one meeting following initial review of the First
Draft of the MND (Task 3), one meeting subsequent to public review, and one meeting to support
board approval of the Final IS/MND (Task 4). Meeting time constitutes an allowance. If additional
meeting time is required PCR would be available to attend on a time and material basis.
Task 6: Management& Coordination
Jay Ziff, Principal and Director of PCR's Environmental Planning & Documentation
Division will lead the CEQA effort and attend key meetings, coordinate with project team members,
and be responsible for the schedule, budget, and deliverable products.
Other Expenses
The following direct expenses will be billed in accordance with the attached rate schedules.
PROPOSED FEES
Based on the above scope of services and our understanding of the proposed project, PCR's
total labor costs associated with completion of the MND total $41,996. Adding costs for
subconsultant services and direct expenses the total cost for the effort is $64,703. The breakdown of
this fee by task is provided in the table below. PCR reserves the right to transfer fees among line
items, as budget flexibility is needed to respond to shifts in effort that invariably occur due to
unexpected circumstances and unknowns regarding the complexity of issues to be addressed.
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Proposed Fees
Task Task Description Fees
1 Data Collection/Preparation of Project Description $ 4,400
2 First Draft of IS/MND and Supporting Documentation
-Aesthetics/Views $ 2,300
-Air Quality/Climate Change $ 5,500
-Biology $ 2,800
-Hydrology/Water Quality(Geosyntec) $ 4,125
-Geology/Soils(Geosyntec) $ 4,125
-Noise $ 3,000
-Traffic/Access/Circulation(Fehr&Peers) $ 11,957
-Other CEQA Issues $9,300
Subtotal Task 2 $43,107
3 Revisions to IS/MND Public Circulation(allowance) $ 3,000
4 Response to Comments (allowance) $ 5,000
5 Meetings(allowance) $ 3,200
6 Management Coordination $ 3,500
Other Expenses(reproduction,delivery costs,etc.) $ 2,500
TOTAL $64,707
Tasks 3 through 5 above are allowances, as the nature and extent of comments on the MND
cannot be predicted, and the number of meetings may change. In the event less effort is required
than provided in the allowances, PCR will not bill the balance. Similarly, if more effort is required
to address comments or attend meetings, PCR will request an amendment to the scope of work.
Should the need arise for services beyond those in this proposal due to changes in the project or
regulatory environment, PCR will request authorization prior to initiation of additional services.
Factors triggering an increase in services and fees may include, but are not limited to: changes in the
project description after consensus is reached through Task 1. Detailed analysis of topics other than
those specifically called out in the scope of work (aesthetics, air quality, biology, geology,
hydrology/water quality, noise and traffic/circulation); revisions due to changes in technical reports
or information provided by others; production of additional documents; more team comments or
meetings than estimated; more public comments than estimated; or significant delays in schedule out
of PCR's control. As stated above, in the event the environmental analysis identifies impacts that
cannot be fully mitigated, PCR will immediately notify the City to discuss options. Should this fee
be more than required for the tasks outlined above, PCR will only bill fees expended by staff and not
the remaining balance. All fees and charges will be billed on a monthly basis in accordance with
PCR's attached 2011 Billing Rates and Expense Charges.
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SCHEDULE
PCR will submit a draft Project Description within one week of authorization to proceed and
receipt of requisite project information provided by others. The availability of information to allow
timely completion of the Project Description with sufficient detail to support the analysis within this
time frame will be essential to maintain schedule. PCR assumes review of the Project Description
will be completed within one week. Once the Project Description is finalized, PCR will complete a
1st Draft Initial Study for review within seven weeks. Following a one-week City review, PCR will
incorporate comments and submit the 2nd Draft IS package (i.e., the Project Description, Initial
Study Checklist, and Explanation of Checklist Determinations) to the City within one week.
Assuming light comments, PCR will produce and circulate the draft MND within one week of final
review. Pursuant to CEQA, a 30-day review period is assumed for the MND, followed by a period
of about two weeks to respond to comments, address City comments, and publish and distribute the
Final MND. Overall, completion of the entire work program will take approximately four and one
half months assuming there are no substantial changes to the scope of work provided herein and
timely review of the materials by the project team.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
• PCR does not find there to be a conflict of interest with the provision of services to the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes for the proposed project.
KEY PERSONNEL
Information on the proposed key personnel is provided in the attachment.
We appreciate being considered for this opportunity to work again with the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes. Please call me directly with any comments or questions.
Sincerely,
PCR SERVICES CORPORATION
Jay Ziff
Principal, Director of Environmental
Planning&Documentation
Attachment—Key Personnel &Rate Schedules
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ATTACHMENT—KEY PERSONNEL & RATE SHEETS
KEY PERSONNEL
The table below summarizes the key personnel with their respective titles, roles and rates.
Resumes and full rate schedules are provided on the following pages.
KEY PERSONNEL,TITLE ROLE RATE
PCR Services Corporation
Jay Ziff
Principal,Director of Environmental Project Manager $198
Planning&Documentation
Margaret Shekell,AICP CEQA Support $117
Principal Planner
Steve Nelson
Senior Vice President, Task Leader:Biology $225
Director of Biological Services
Heidi Rous,CPP Task Leader:Air Quality& •
Principal/Director of Air Quality& Greenhouse Gas Analysis $162
Climate Change
Kyle Kim,Ph.D. Task Leader:Noise $117
Senior Engineer
Kyle Garcia Task Leader: $117
Senior Archaeologist Archaeology/Paleontology
Fehr& Peers
Netai Basu,AICP Task Leader:Traffic Study $195
Associate
Netai Basu,AICP Traffic Support $150
Senior Engineer
GeoSyntec
Chris Conkle,P.E.
Project Manager $154
Project Engineer g
Nevin Matasovic,Ph.D.,P.E., G.E. Task Leader:Geology/Soils $192
Associate
Ken Susilo,P.E.,D.WRE,CPSWQ Task Leader:Hydrology/Water $205
Principal Quality
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Jay Ziff, PRINCIPAL/DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING&DOCUMENTATION
• Education Experience
• M.L.A.,California State Representative CEQA and NEPA Projects:Mr.Ziff served as PCR's project
Polytechnic University,Pomona, manager for the Environmental Impact Statement(EIS)/Environmental Impact
California, 1989 Report(EIR)for the Los Angeles International Airport(LAX)Master Plan for
• B.A.,Environmental Studies, over a decade. He worked in concert with a team of engineers and technical
University of California,Santa subconsultants in preparing the document for this highly complex and
Barbara,California, 1983 controversial project. Despite a number of aggressive legal challenges,the
document was certified and the project approved in 2005. Subsequent to the
Professional Affiliations Master Plan,Mr.Ziff led the EIR for the proposed replacement of the LAX
• Urban Land Institute
Central Utility Plant as a part of PCR's role as an on-call environmental
Summary consultant to the Los Angeles World Airports. Mr.Ziff coordinated with a large
Jay Ziff has over 20 years of team of consultants,under a very aggressive schedule to finalize the EIR in less
experience in environmental than a year.
consulting. Mr.Ziff has managed
preparation of a full range of His recent additional Southland projects of note include managing the
documents pursuant to California
Metropolis Mixed-Use Project in downtown Los Angeles;the Skyline Ranch
Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) project in northern Los Angeles County;the Point View Project in Ranch Palos
and National Environmental Policy Verdes;the Santa Monica Downtown Parking Program EIR;and the Eastern
Act(NEPA),including studies for Urban Center Sectional Planning Area Plan EIR in Chula Vista.
new land development, CEQA Support for School Facilities: Mr.Ziff managed preparation of the EIR
redevelopment,infrastructure for Los Angeles Unified School District's(LAUSD)Central Los Angeles Area
projects,long-range development High School No. 11 and Vista Hermosa Park project on the site of the previously
plans,and General Plans. Through proposed Belmont Learning Center. Due to the history of controversy over the
his years of management in the field site,he was specifically sought out by the LAUSD to oversee the EIR and
he is a skilled CEQA practitioner, helped the District successfully complete the CEQA process for what had been
responsible for directing the most challenging and controversial school projects undertaken by LAUSD.
• documentation for a number of the
region's most challenging projects. Mr.Ziff's additional school facility projects are best represented by the CEQA
As a result of his acute expertise,he documentation for the Pasadena Unified School District Facility Master Plan;
is also called upon to provide the Beverly Vista School Rehabilitation,Improvement and Upgrade Final EIR
environmental advisory and review for Beverly Hills Unified School District;and East Valley Area Middle School
services to clients in the private and No.1 EIR,and the East Valley High School 1B Addition EIR for Los Angeles
public sectors. Unified School District. His college and university experience includes
managing the UC Irvine Long Range Development Plan Circulation and Open
Space Amendment EIR,and work on a number of other UC system Long-Range
Development Plan EIRs.
General Plans and Related CEQA Compliance:Mr.Ziff's completed General
Plan and planning document include the City of Murrieta General Plan EIR&
Master EA,the El Segundo General Plan EIR,the City of Westminster
Consolidated General Plan/EIR,and the City of Santa Monica Historic
Preservation Element. He also assisted in management and preparation of the
City of Pasadena Land Use and Mobility Elements EIR,the City of Irvine
General Plan Program Phase II Master EIR,and the City of Santa Barbara Long-
Term Water Supply Program EIR.
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Environmental Advisory Review&On-Call Services: Mr.Ziff provided
environmental advisory and review services to the City of Murrieta with direct
responsibility for overseeing the environmental review process for six specific
plans proposed within the City and its sphere of influence. The combined
projects cover approximately 3,000 acres with potential for over 6,000 dwelling
units. He reviewed and commented on the City of Arcadia General Plan EIR for
Santa Anita Realty Company,and has also provided third-party review of
environmental documentation for the Royal Rangers Adventure Camp
• Recirculated EIR and a number of other projects.
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Margaret D. Shekell, AICD, SENIOR PLANNER
Education Summaryal
• Certificate in Global Margaret Shekell has over 23 years of experience in California Environmental
Sustainability with concentration Quality Act(CEQA)/National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA)compliance and
in Environmental Law and land use planning. Ms. Shekell's areas of expertise include land use analysis,
Policy(In Progress) entitlement processing,and public services/utilities planning. She has worked on
• Certificate in Land Use and a diversity of project types,including major infrastructure,residential
Development Planning, developments,regional shopping centers,offices,recreational,educational,and
University of California,Irvine, general/specific plans.
California 1988 Experience
• B.A.,Social Ecology,University CEQA and NEPA: Ms. Shekell has prepared numerous Environmental Impact
of California,Irvine,California Reports(EIR),Initial Studies,and Environmental Assessments,and land use
1983 assessments for a wide variety of public and private sector projects. Specifically,
Permits/Certifications she prepared the land use section of the Los Angeles International Airport(LAX)
• American Institute of Certified Master Plan Environmental Impact Statement(EIS)/EIR. The section included
Planners(AICP) the analysis of increased noise levels,plan consistency,land acquisition,
combined land use effects,and mitigation strategies. She coordinated with the
Continuing Education project applicant,city departments,and subconsultants to resolve various
• Principles of Sustainability III:
technical,procedural,and scheduling issues. Ms. Shekell also assisted in
Social Dimension(enrolled) responding to comments received on the LAX Master Plan EIS/EIR,prepared the
• Principles of Sustainability II: environmental justice section of the LAX Master Plan EIS,conducted land use
Economic Dimension,2009 surveys,and participated in community meetings. She has provided
• California Environmental environmental analysis on other LAX projects, including the Tom Bradley
Quality Act:A Place to Start, International Terminal and South Airfield.
2009
In addition to her airport work,Ms. Shekell has contributed to major
• Principles of Sustainability I: environmental documents such as the Entrada Office Tower EIR in Culver City,
Environmental Dimension,2009 Skyline Ranch EIR,a 1,200-unit residential development in Northern Los •
• AEP 2009 CEQA Advanced Angeles County;Church of the Woods Draft EIR and Citrus Plaza Regional Mall
Workshop: CEQA Tools—CEQA Subsequent EIR for the County of San Bernardino;Metro Red Line,Mid-City
and Climate Change Segment EIS/EIR;and the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update Draft and
• CEQA:2007 Update,Issues and
Final EIR for the City of Indian Wells. She also assisted in the preparation of the
Draft and Final Subsequent EIR for Sunshine Canyon Landfill in Los Angeles,
Trends
which involved related project and land use research and participation in public
• AEP 2006 Conference: Sessions hearings and community meetings.
on Water Quality,Air Quality,
and Fire Hazards Ms. Shekell served as the Assistant Project Manager for a subsequent EIR for a
• Managing EIRs and EISs: Los Angeles Unified School District(LAUSD)East Valley High School 1B
Strategies for Success,2006 Addition project and for an Initial Study/Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration
for the Aspire Charter School Titan Campus in Huntington Park. In addition,she
• Mitigating Environmental has worked on several Initial Studies including a mixed-use office projects,a
Impacts:Law,Policy,and private beach club expansion,an electronic freeway message sign,and bus
Practice,2005 maintenance facilities. She has also assisted clients by conducting peer reviews
• Land Use Law and Planning of environmental documents prepared by others.
Conference,2010,2008,2005,
2002,and 2001 Specific Plans: Ms. Shekell assisted in the preparation of the San Emidio
Specific Plan and Program EIR for an approximately 9,500-acre;20,000-unit new
• AEP 2004 Conference: Sessions
town in Kern County. She also was involved in the preparation of an EIR,
on Water Resources and CEQA Specific Plan,and Mining Plan for Stevenson Ranch,a 10,000-unit residential
Updates development in Los Angeles County.
• Preparing and Reviewing CEQA
Documents,2001
Professional Affiliations
• American Planning Association
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Steven G. Nelson, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT,DIRECTOR OF BIOLOGICAL SERVICES
Education Experience
• M.B.A.,California State Regional Conservation Planning: Mr.Nelson was one of the authors and
Polytechnic University,Pomona, principal investigators of the 1976 and 2000 Los Angeles County Significant
California, 1993 Ecological Area Studies for the County's General Plan Update and has since been
• M.A.,Biology,University of
involved in regional resource planning efforts throughout southern California.
California,Riverside,California, Biological Assessments: Mr.Nelson was the Senior Biological Manager for
1975 technical studies within the 10,000-acre study area for the Foothill Transportation
• B.S.,Biology,University of Corridor-South Natural Environment Study in southern Orange County,which
California,Riverside,California, included the oversight of 29 biologists investigating 84 sensitive species and
1973 jurisdictional wetlands. He has been responsible for the completion of over 1,000
biological assessments throughout California,Washington,Oregon,Nevada,and
Summary Arizona.
Steve Nelson is a biologist with
expertise in the areas of wildlife Threatened and Endangered Species: Mr.Nelson has served as the principal
biology,botany,and terrestrial investigator for numerous informal and formal consultations with the U.S.Fish
ecology. Mr.Nelson has been a and Wildlife Service on 27 listed species as part of Endangered Species Act
professional consultant for more than Sections 7 and 10(a)compliance and the California Department of Fish and
36 years. During that time,he has Game(CDFG)Section 2080.1. In the course of these consultations he has
been responsible for a wide variety of become very familiar with the Habitat Conservation Plan and Natural Community
biological studies,ranging from Conservation Program processes,including the application of Special Rule 4(d).
technical wildlife and vegetation
assessments to region-wide Regulatory Compliance/Habitat Restoration: Mr.Nelson has been the project
conservation planning. director for U.S.Clean Water Act Section 404 and CDFG Sections 1602 wetlands
regulatory compliance for multiple projects throughout Southern California,and
His broad education,professional the project director for oak woodland,riparian,vernal pool and coastal sage scrub
experience in biology and business restoration plans.
administration,and involvement in
city government as a planning Construction/Mitigation Monitoring: Mr.Nelson has overseen and participated
commissioner for 11 years have in numerous construction and mitigation monitoring programs for projects
given him a unique perspective and ranging from community parks to large-scale residential development and road
insight into resource identification, construction to utility installation.
evaluation,planning,and
Expert Witness/Public Testimony: Mr.Nelson has been deposed and has given
management. In addition to his
expert testimony regarding real estate and ecological matters. He has also
government roles,Mr.Nelson is also
addressed numerous local and state decision-making bodies regarding his work
on the Board of Directors for the Oak which,oftentimes,is related to controversial projects that are challenged by
Springs Ranch Conservancy. As a organized opposition.
result of his problem-solving
orientation and balanced approach to Mitigation Planning:Mr.Nelson is also versed in the application of Habitat
assignments,Mr.Nelson is Equivalency Analysis(HEA)to scaling mitigation in a variety of habitat types.
commonly sought out by public
agencies,landowners/developers,
attorneys,engineers,and planners
alike to assist in the resolution of
resource management issues.
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Heidi Rous, CPP, PRINCIPAL, DIRECTOR OF AIR QUALITY,CLIMATE&ACOUSTICS SERVICES
Education Experience
• B.S.Physics,California State CEQA,NEPA, and Environmental Assessments: Ms.Rous has authored numerous
Polytechnic University,Pomona, Air Quality,Human Health Risk,and Risk of Upset sections to Environmental
California, 1990 Impact Reports(EIR),Environmental Impact Statements(EIS),Environmental
Professional Affiliations Assessments(EA),and other special studies. Clients include Port of Los Angeles,
• Certified Permitting Professional Port of Long Beach,South Coast Air Quality Management District(SCAQMD),
(CPP),Registered with South Port of Oakland,United States Environmental Protection Agency,Federal Aviation
Coast Air Quality Management Administration,Federal Highway Administration,numerous municipalities,and
District,#136027 all major branches of the Department of Defense.
Summary Greenhouse Gas(GHG)/Global Climate Change: Ms.Rous has performed
Heidi Rous has over 20 years of numerous greenhouse gas and global climate change analyses for projects
experience in permitting,compliance, involving mobile and stationary sources. Ms.Rous is currently performing
air quality planning,training, technical analyses of GHG emissions for a number of transportation and
emissions estimations,and special development projects throughout Southern California. She worked closely with
studies. the Land Use Services Division of the County of San Bernardino to develop
interim significance criteria and methodology to quantify GHG emission
Ms.Rous has managed Air Quality reductions,including defining"business as usual"and determining the efficacy of
Impact Assessments(AQIA)and control measures to reduce emissions from mobile and stationary sources. In
Health Risk Assessments(HRAs) addition,she performed the GHG analysis for the proposed LAX Central Utility
required under various State and Plan Replacement project.The analysis included construction emissions of criteria
federal environmental regulations and toxic air pollutants and greenhouse gases(GHGs),and the beneficial impact
including National Environmental (net reduction)of project implementation,due to increased energy efficiency.
Policy Act(NEPA),California
Environmental Quality Act(CEQA), Health Risk Assessments and Offsite Consequence Analyses: Ms.Rous has
RMPP,Cal ARP,AB2588,AB32,and managed or performed numerous HRAs and Offsite Consequence Analyses
Proposition 65. Ms.Rous has (OCAs)for a diverse range of clients and source types,including manufacturing,
extensive expertise with all surface coating,metal plating,landfills,aggregate plants,refineries,ports,and •
applicable modeling tools including bulk storage terminals. In addition,she performs the requisite HRAs for new
ISCST,URBEMIS,HARP, school development for LAUSD and other districts that include quantification of
DEGADIS,EMFAC,Ca13QHC, the health risk posed from exposure to mobile sources such as freeways and train
Caline4,and EDMS. operations. She has performed OCAs for water supply and waste water treatment
facilities,power plants,cold storage facilities,and chemical plants.
Ms.Rous has comprehensive
experience with design and Permitting and Compliance:Ms.Rous has provided comprehensive planning and
permitting of air pollution control compliance services to numerous facilities in the energy and heavy manufacturing
devices,including BACT sectors. Specific experience includes permitting of new and modified facilities
determinations,emission credit(ERC throughout California,especially within the SCAQMD jurisdiction,including
and RECLAIM)assistance,Risk refineries,cogeneration facilities,electrical production plants,steel rolling mills,
Management Plans,and other metal plating operations,aerospace manufacturing,food production landfills,and
compliance services. She has wastewater treatment plants. Tasks include regulatory analyses,emissions
authored Start-up,Shut-down,and inventories,AQIAs,HRAs,and BACT determinations.
Malfunction plans,and frequently
supervises emissions and Ms.Rous has prepared and negotiated permit applications,performed audits,
performance testing of new, assessed air quality impacts and HRAs for petrochemical and energy clients such
modified,and demonstration units. as ARCO,British Petroleum,Chevron,Shell,Valero,Unocal,Ultramar,Well Head
She is highly skilled in quantifying, Electric,Oklahoma Gas&Electric,and Southern California Edison. She has
modeling,mitigating emissions from provided on-site compliance support(staff augmentation)at various times for
stationary and mobile sources,and ARCO and BP,and is familiar with all aspects of applicable health and safety
meeting the required regulatory requirements. With BP,Ms.Rous was responsible for GHG emission calculations,
compliance under the CAA,CWA, field surveys,and permitting of a new FCCU unit.
CERCLA,RCRA,EPCRA,and
related statutes. She has supported on-call permitting requests,such as review of Title V operating
permits,completion of applications for authority to construct,case-by-case
BACT determinations,and cost-effectiveness calculations.
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Kyle H. Kim Ph.D., SENIOR ENGINEER
IIEducation Experience
• Ph.D.,Architectural Acoustics, Environmental Acoustics Analyses: Dr.Kim has conducted environmental
University of Florida, acoustics analyses for numerous projects in Southern California and throughout
Gainesville,Florida,2004 the United States. Local projects include the Getty Villa Outdoor Theater,
• M.S.,Science in Architectural
Hollywood Palladium,The New Century Plan in the Century City community,the
Wilshire Gayley project in the Westwood community,and Cesar Chavez
Studies,University of Florida, Roundabout Improvement Project for the City of Los Angeles Department of
Gainesville,Florida,2000 Public Works,and Loyola Marymount University Community Noise Study. He
• B.E.,Building Equipment has completed peer reviews of Noise Study Report of I-215 HOV Gap Closure
System,Kyungwon University, Project and Noise Abatement Decision Report of I-15/I-215 Interchange
Korea, 1995(Mechanical Improvements Project. Other projects include Disney Beach Club Villas Noise
Engineering equivalent degree) Study;Yibor City Noise Ordinance;Grey Oaks Subdivision;Coronado at Gulf
Professional Affiliations
Harbor;Bike Week Noise Impact Study in Daytona Beach,Florida;Okinawa
Camp Noise Study;and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Firing
• Member,Institute of Noise
Ranges Noise Study. Under contract to the Hyatt Regency,he assessed traffic
Control Engineering noise to design a sound wall for the hotel in response to the SR 60 Road
• Member,Acoustical Society of Widening project in Florida. In addition,Dr.Kim suggested mitigation measures
America to minimize the impacts of noise from a variety of new roller coasters and an
outdoor theater at Fantasy Harbor Theme Park in South Carolina on adjacent
Expertise
Kyle Kim has ten years of
residential and commercial properties.
professional and academic experience Architectural Acoustics Analyses: Dr.Kim has performed architectural acoustics
in architectural and environmental analyses such as noise isolation and noise control for projects including the
acoustical consulting for corporate Symantec Office Development in Culver City;the Beverly Wilshire Office
and office buildings,schools,medical Building;Capital Group Long Beach;and Coldwell Banker in West Los Angeles.
facilities,religious institutions, Under contract to the Los Angeles Unified School District,he analyzed the
ill residential,airports,entertainment effects of noise emitted from a train passing a new school,conducted acoustical
groups,and hotels. studies for the school's multipurpose rooms and provided the District with
suggestions for mitigation strategies. In addition,he has provided sound
Dr.Kim has extensive experience isolation for HVAC systems for the Veterans Administration chapel in Los
conducting and designing sound wall Angeles.
analyses,noise analyses,sound
isolation,transportation analysis,and Noise Study-Focused Publications: Dr.Kim has authored several publications
noise control for a variety of projects including"Estimating Community Noise Levels from Outdoor Condensing
throughout the United States. He has Units,"Journal of the Acoustical Society of America;"Acoustical Comparisons of
designed specifications for Existing Facilities and New Facilities in a Special Education School,"
mechanical systems and conducted NoiseCon03;"Computer Model Studies to Predict Qualitative and Quantitative
noise assessments for aircraft noise, Measures of Speech Intelligibility in Classrooms,"Journal of the Acoustical
gunshot noise,traffic noise,and Society of America;"Auralizations and Other Computer Model Studies to Predict
design response.Dr.Kim also Qualitative and Quantitative Measures of Speech Intelligibility in Classrooms,"
specializes in architectural acoustics Journal of the Acoustical Society of America;and"Hyde Park United Methodist
including room and building Church,"Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.
acoustics,reverberation
measurements,data analysis,and
heating,ventilation and air
conditioning(HVAC)systems. Dr.
Kim has used Ivie PC40,B&K 2236
and 2260;Larson-Davis 2800;and
RION LN-27 to conduct noise
analyses.
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Kyle Garcia, SENIOR ARCHAEOLOGIST
Education Experience10
• B.A.,Physical Anthropology, Mr.Garcia has contributed his services and expertise to over 150 projects at
University of California, Santa PCR subject to requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
Barbara,California,2004 (CEQA), Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act(NHPA),the
Registrations/Certifications National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA),and other federal, State,and local
• Riverside County Registered regulations. These projects included infrastructure,utilities,parks,mixed-use,
Archaeologist#202 residential,industrial,and commercial developments that served a variety of
public and private sector clients throughout California and Arizona. In addition
Continuing Education to his archaeological work,Mr.Garcia has been cross-trained in paleontological
• Section 106 Compliance:An mitigation monitoring and assisted in the excavations of a Miocene whale fossil
Introduction to Professional Practice near Irvine,California.
under Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act,2009 Mr.Garcia has also gained valuable experience with recording historic and
• Cultural Resources Orientation and prehistoric archaeological sites with Garmin,Magellan,and sub-meter Trimble
Pro-Seminar,County of Riverside, GeoXT Global Positioning System(GPS)units. He has worked with
2009 Geographic Information Systems(GIS)software such as ArcPad,ArcGIS,and
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training, ArcView,and developed methods for using these products to accurately and
2009 efficiently record archaeological sites.
• Cultural Resources Protection Under
Specific Project Experience: Mr.Garcia has served as Project Manager or
CEQA and Other Legislative Deputy Project Manager for over 75 Southern California Edison(SCE)projects
Mandates,UCLA Extension,2008 that were subject to requirements of CEQA,Section 106 of the NHPA,and other
• Riverside County Archaeology and local ordinances. These projects included deteriorated pole replacements,
Cultural Sensitivity Training conduit and vault installations,and distribution circuit installations(above
Program,2007 ground and underground)located throughout SCE's service area. Mr.Garcia not
Professional Affiliations only managed the budgets and supervised the work for these projects,but also
• Society for American Archaeology conducted most of the record searches,surveys,report writing,site recordation,
• Society for California Archaeology and client/agency coordination for these projects. In addition,Mr.Garcia
Pacific Coast Archaeological Society supervised and participated in the emergency on-call archaeological survey and
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• monitoring services for SCE property that was affected by the Devore Heights,
• Orange County Natural History
Corral and Santiago Fires located in Devore,Malibu and eastern Orange County,
Museum California,respectively. These projects entailed rapid response services
Summary including close-interval surveys,construction monitoring,and sensitivity
Kyle Garcia has over seven years of assessments for SCE property in areas damaged by the fires.
experience in the field of archaeology. He is
knowledgeable in archaeological resources Mr.Garcia has also conducted numerous cultural resources assessments in
in coastal,interior,and island settings.Mr. support of Mitigated Negative Declarations and Environmental Impact Reports
Garcia specializes in faunal analysis and has for projects throughout the southern California region.
worked in faunal laboratories at UCSB and
the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural Presentations: Mr.Garcia presented a paper at the 72nd Annual Meeting for the
History. He also manages PCR's Society of American Archaeology Conference in Austin,Texas in 2007. The
archaeology and paleontology lab and paper focused on prehistoric`yoni'features encountered on a project site
processes artifacts. He has managed proposed to be developed in western Riverside County,California. The project
numerous projects,and conducted surveys, was subject to requirements of CEQA and Section 106 of the NHPA.
test excavations,construction monitoring,
and site assessments/recordation,and
prepared impact analyses and technical
reports for a wide variety of project and
client types. Mr.Garcia has also evaluated
resources for the California Register of
Historical Resources and National Register
of Historic Places,conducted historic
building research,and coordinated with
Native American groups,clients,and
regulatory agencies.
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Neven Matasovic, Ph.D., P.E., G.E. slope stability evaluation
Associate landslide mitigation
failure investigation
EDUCATION
University of California, Los Angeles: Ph.D., Geotechnical Engineering, 1993
University of Zagreb, Croatia: M.S., Geotechnical Engineering, 1986
University of Zagreb, Croatia: B.S., Structural Engineering, 1983
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Registered Geotechnical Engineer, California, No. GE 2557
Registered Professional Engineer, California No. C 55861
Registered Professional Engineer, Alaska No. CE 9659
EXPERIENCE
Dr. Matasovic is a Registered Geotechnical Engineer (California) with over 25 years of
experience in geotechnical, foundations, and earthquake engineering. Over the past 18 years,
Dr. Matasovic has been extensively involved in geotechnical analysis and design throughout
United States, multiple project management, and sponsored research. Dr. Matasovic's relevant
experience includes evaluation of existing landslides, evaluation and implementation of various
slope stabilization techniques including stabilization with soil nailing, cast in place and auger-
cast piles, rock anchors, and pressure (slurry) grouting) and design of geogridTM reinforced
buttresses and slopes. He is a co-author of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
guidance document on geotechnical earthquake engineering for highway facilities, and is a lead
reviewer for the "Recommended Procedures for Implementation of DMG SP 117" (Guidelines
for Analyzing and Mitigating Liquefaction in California). Dr. Matasovic is a recipient of the 2001
Prakash Foundation award for excellence in geotechnical engineering.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
Tarapaca Landslide, Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Dr. Matasovic served as the lead Geotechnical Engineer for the evaluation of the causes, risks,
and potential remedial solutions to an active landslide t into San Ramon Canyon adjacent to
Palos Verdes Drive East. Dr. Matasovic assisted Rancho Palos Verdes to develop potential,
cost-effective solutions for the landslide and management of sediment in the Canyon. This
project involved coordination with the County of Los Angeles who maintain the downstream
flood control system.
FHWA G.E. Circular No. 3: Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering for Highways
Second co-author and assistant project manager for preparation of the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) Geotechnical Engineering Circular No. 3 - Geotechnical Earthquake
Engineering for Highways. This two-volume circular goes into detail on seismic hazard
assessment, site response analysis, liquefaction potential evaluation, seismic slope stability
analyses, and seismic design of deep and shallow foundations and retaining walls for the
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Federal highway projects. The circular was used as the basis for a 2 1/2 day training course on
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering taught by GeoSyntec personnel to state highway
departments nationwide under the auspices of the National Highway Institute (NHI).
Sunshine Canyon Development-Static and Seismic Slope Stability Evaluations
Dr. Matasovic served as Engineer of record responsible for static and seismic slope stability
evaluations carried out in support of various stages of the site development for the Sunshine
Canyon development project in Los Angeles County. Stability evaluations included
interpretation of inclinometer data and associated back-calculation of shear strength
parameters, limit-equilibrium analyses in support of landslide mitigation, forward analyses of cut
and fill slopes, and design of Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) wall along the San Fernando
Road. Seismic evaluations included pseudostatic slope stability analyses, one- and two-
dimensional seismic site response analyses, and Newmark-type seismic deformation analyses.
Lopez Canyon Road Geotechnical Services
Responsible for geotechnical services at Lopez Canyon Road over a three-year period. The
work included supervision of in-grading geologic mapping, post-earthquake investigation of an
earthquake-triggered landslide behind the site office complex, design of a drilled pier / soldier
pile retaining wall for stabilization of an active landslide area, and foundation design for a liquid
storage facility. Dr. Matasovic also helped Install and monitor two inclinometer - groundwater
monitoring well pairs, worked with the lead geologist to identify active fault traces within an
Alquist-Priolo special studies zone, and assessed suitability of local and imported borrow soils
for soil buttress construction at the project site.
Calabasas Landfill, Agoura, California—North Ridge Cut Expansion 410
Project Manager and Lead Engineer responsible for execution of this $1,600,000+geotechnical
investigation and analysis project. The work included coordination of several drilling, CPT
sounding, and geophysical logging contractors, installation of an inclinometer in landslide
deposit, aquifer testing, groundwater sampling, soil and rock sampling, interpretation of field and
laboratory testing results, engineering analyses and evaluations, and management and
coordination of 24 professionals involved in the project. Dr. Matasovic is also responsible for a
engineering report that will document results of engineering analyses, including static and
seismic slope stability evaluation (of cut, man-made and waste slopes and inclinometer
readings), seismic site response analyses (landslide deposits and waste fill), steady-state
seepage analyses (to design and optimize landfill underdrain system), static and seismic
settlement analyses, and soil liquefaction analyses.
Puente Hills Site, Whittier, California—Phase 1B and Eastern Canyons Expansions
Task Manager responsible for static and pseudostatic slope stability and deformation analyses
conducted in support of design and construction of Phase 18 Expansion. The analyses were
conducted to evaluate several subgrade configurations considered and included evaluation of
landslide remedial measures. The work also included cost-benefit analysis for remedial
measure considered and was concluded with detailed design of selected stabilization alternative
(rock anchors). For the Eastern Canyons Dr. Matasovic provided geotechnical support during
development of the conceptual grading design. He was also involved in planning of
geotechnical investigations and geotechnical laboratory testing, and was responsible for
execution of a supplemental field investigation program which included drilling of a borehole
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with a large-diameter bucket auger, downhole logging of the borehole, and excavation of
several trenches in local Puente formation.
Bolsa Chica Planned Development- Geotech. Investigation & Construction Observation
Dr. Matasovic was a lead geotechnical engineer for the geotechnical investigation stage of the
Bolsa Chica Planned Development Project in Huntington Beach, California. On this project, he
was responsible for evaluation of site soil liquefaction potential, soil liquefaction-induced
settlement and lateral spreading, and evaluation of foundation system alternatives including
ground improvement. The work involved integration of all prior geotechnical studies for the site
with newly-collected field and laboratory testing data and development of recommendations for
foundation design at the site. The California Coastal Commission approval of the proposed
mitigation measures and foundation design in 1996.
Bolsa Chica Wetlands Restoration Project-Geotechnical Investigation &Analysis
GeoSyntec Consultants provided the geotechnical and hydrogeological services for the
planning, design, and construction monitoring of the 1,100-acre Bolsa Chica Wetlands
Restoration Project under the oversight of the California State Coastal Conservancy and other
agencies. Dr. Matasovic supervised execution of the field exploration program (hand-auguring,
mud rotary drilling, and SPT testing with energy calibration), reviewed boring logs, and directed
interpretation of the field and laboratory testing. He also directed stability evaluations
conducted in support of design and construction of approximately 6,400-m long system of
levees. The evaluations included static and seismic slope stability analyses, evaluation of soil
liquefaction potential at the site, and evaluation of total and differential settlements. Dr.
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Badlands Disposal Site, Riverside County, California— Canyon 4 Phase 2
Project Manager responsible for overall coordination of the project and Lead Engineer
responsible for geotechnical aspects of the project, including geotechnical laboratory testing,
back analysis of an existing landslide, static and seismic analysis of native cut slopes, landslide
remediation design, and static, pseudostatic, seismic site response and seismic deformation
analyses for interim and final site configurations. Along the course of this project, GeoSyntec
demonstrated that native slopes can be safely cut at 1H: 1V (Horizontal: Vertical) what resulted
in 188,000 cubic yards of additional air space.
Calabasas Landfill, Agoura, California—Seismic Slope Stability Evaluation
Project Manager and Lead Engineer responsible for execution of the project, stability
demonstration, coordination with the Districts, and writing of the report. The stability
demonstration included static and seismic slope stability evaluation of the Northern Slopes area,
including seismic site response analysis of landslide deposits and evaluation of maximum
calculated permanent seismic displacements for failure surfaces engaging landfill liner (limited
by California DWR to 6 in.). Project challenges included evaluation of dynamic material
properties of both weathered Modelo shale and local (cemented) landslide deposits, and back
analysis of site performance in Northridge earthquake to demonstrate that the results of the
seismic deformation analyses are adequate and conservative.
Chiquita Canyon Landfill, Valencia, California
Task Manager for stability evaluations conducted in support of developing construction
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drawings and specifications for the Area C, Cell II, Phase 2B expansion. For Canyons A, C,
and D, Dr. Matasovic was responsible for stability analyses conducted to support the revised
landfill cover design and final cover grading plans. Along the course of GeoSyntec/University of
California, Berkeley NSF-sponsored research projects on the performance of solid waste
landfills in the 17 January 1994 Northridge earthquake Dr. Matasovic was involved in back
analyses of Canyon A and Canyon D response to the earthquake. The back analyses involved
pseudostatic slope stability, two-dimensional seismic site response and Newmark-type seismic
deformation analysis.
Heaps Peak Sanitary Landfill, San Bernardino County, California
Project Manager and Lead Engineer responsible for directing static and seismic slope stability
evaluation of this "mountain" side hill-fill landfill in the San Bernardino County. Project
challenges included landfill base as steep as 2.4H: 1V (Horizontal: Vertical), perennial steady
state seepage parallel to the landfill base, and relatively high seismicity of the site (design
bedrock PHGA = 0.4 g). Dr. Matasovic evaluated shear strength parameters at the landfill base
by back-analyzing observed landfill behavior in the 1992 Big Bear earthquake and subsequently
demonstrated that the landfill can sustain design seismic loads provided that the liquid levels
are maintained below certain elevation. The stability evaluation was based upon the results of
three-dimensional (3-D) pseudostatic slope stability evaluation, 2-D seismic site response and
steady-state seepage analyses, and 1-D Newmark-type seismic deformation analysis. In 1999,
Dr. Matasovic led the post MW 7.1 Hector Mine earthquake reconnaissance team at the site.
Lamb Canyon Sanitary Landfill, Riverside County, California (2 Consecutive Projects)
Project Manager responsible for seismic site response and deformation analyses for the Phase
2 Stage 2 (P2S2) expansion of the Lamb Canyon Sanitary Landfill. Project challenges included 411
demonstration of static stability of proposed cut slopes with out-of-slope bedding and
demonstration of seismic stability of a composite landfill liner system subjected to bedrock Peak
Horizontal Ground Acceleration (PHGA) of 0.6 g. The seismic stability demonstration was
based upon the results of site-specific interface testing of encapsulated GCL and a non-linear
seismic site response analysis. Average acceleration time histories from the non-linear seismic
site response analysis were processed in a Newmark-type seismic deformation analysis to
demonstrate that calculated permanent seismic displacements are lower than 6-in. stability
criterion established by California DWR and adopted by the Santa Ana RWQCB. Subsequent
project included evaluation of seeps and wet spots in the P2S2 expansion area, development of
the underdrain system design, and evaluation of the underdrain system effect on the interim
waste fill stability.
National Science Foundation-Funded Research Projects
Project Manager (GeoSyntec part only) for the GeoSyntec/University of California,
Berkeley/University of Texas at Austin NSF-funded project on static and dynamic properties of
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). The project focuses on in-situ density testing of MSW and
laboratory testing (classification; Triaxial; Resonant Column; Direct Shear; Cyclic Simple Shear;
and Consolidation) of various MSW/soil mixtures. Dr. Matasovic also served as co-principal
investigator for the GeoSyntec/University of California, Berkeley project on evaluation of the
performance of solid waste landfills in the Northridge earthquake of 17 January 1994, including
compilation of damage reports, development of a damage classification system, and back
analysis of landfill performance.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS
• 40-Hour OSHA Trained 29 CFR 1910.120;
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vienna, Austria-Certified for Design and
Construction of Civil Structures for Nuclear Power Plants; and
• Registered Earthquake Safety Assessment Professional (California).
RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS
The following list illustrates Dr. Matasovic's recent publications in the areas of geotechnical and
earthquake engineering. A complete list, containing more than sixty publications, is posted at
http://www.GeoSyntec.com.
Kwok, 0-L.A., Stewart, J.P., Hashash, Y.M.A., Matasovic, N., Pyke, R., Wang, Z., and Yang, Z.
(2007), "Use of Exact Solutions of Wave Propagation Problems to Guide Implementation of
Nonlinear Ground Response Analysis Procedures," ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and
Geoenvironmental Engineering, Vol. 133, No. 11, pp. 1385-1398.
Stewart, J.P., Kwok, 0-L.A., Hashash, Y.M.A., Matasovic, N., Pyke, R., Wang, Z., and Yang, Z.
(2006), "Overcoming Hurdles that Limit the Application of Nonlinear Seismic Ground Response
Analysis in Engineering Practice," Proc. 5tn National Seismic Conference on Bridges and
Highways, San Francisco, California, CD-ROM Paper B04, 11 p.
Kwok, 0-L.A., Stewart, J.P., Hashash, Y.M.A., Matasovic, N. Pyke, R., Wang, Z. and Yang, Z.
(2006), "Practical Implementation of Analysis Routines for Nonlinear Seismic Ground Response
410 Analysis," Proc. Eighth U.S. National Conf on Earthquake Engineering (8NCEE), San
Francisco, California, CD-ROM Paper No. 546.
Matasovic, N., Caldwell, J. and Guptill, P. (2004, "The Role of Geotechnical Factors in Northridge
Earthquake Residential Damage," Proc. 5t International Conference on Case Histories in
Geotechnical Engineering, New York, New York, CD ROM Paper 3.14.
Mansour, C., Steinberg, A., and Matasovic, N. (2004), "Analysis, Design and Construction of the
Supporting Structure and Wharf Retrofit for a new Shiploader at the Port of Long Beach,
California," Proc. Ports 2004, Houston, Texas, CD ROM Paper No. 106.
Luke, B.A., Matasovic, N. and Kemnitz, M. (2002), "Evaluating the Seismic Response of Deep
Sandy Soil Deposits," Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, Vol. 91, No. 6, pp. 1516-
1525.
Kavazanjian, E., Jr. and Matasovic, N. (2001), "Seismic Design of Mixed and Hazardous Waste
Landfills," Proc. 4th International Conference on Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake
Engineering and Soil Dynamics, State-of-the-Art Paper No. SOAP-11, San Diego, California.
Field, E.H., Kramer, S., Elgamal, A.-W., Bray, J.D., Matasovic, N., Johnson, P.A., Cramer, C.,
Roblee, C., Wald, D.J., Bonilla, L.F., Dimitriu, P.P., and Anderson, J.G. (1998), "Nonlinear Site
Response: Where We're At," Seismological Research Letters, SSA, Vol. 69, No. 3, pp. 230-234.
Matasovic, N. and Kavazanjian, E. Jr. (1998), "Cyclic Characterization of OII Landfill Solid Waste,"
ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, Vol. 124, No. 3, pp. 197-210.
Matasovic, N. Kavazanjian, E., Jr., and Giroud, J.P. (1998), "Newmark Seismic Deformation Analysis
for Geosynthetic Covers," Geosynthetics International, IGS Journal, Vol. 5, Nos. 1 - 2, pp. 237-
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Matasovic, N. and Kavazanjian, E., Jr. (1998), "Performance of Solid Waste Landfills in
Earthquakes," Earthquake Spectra, Journal of the EERI, Vol. 14, No. 2, pp. 319-334.
Kavazanjian, E., Jr., Matasovic, N. Hadj-Hamou, T., and Sabatini, P.J. (1997), "Design Guidance:
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering for Highways," Geotechnical Engineering Circular No. 3,
DTFH61-94-C-00099, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration,
Washington, D.C., Vol. I - 186 p., Vol. II -163 p.
Matasovic, N., Kavazanjian, E., Jr. and Yan., L. (1997), "Newmark Deformation Analysis with
Degrading Yield Acceleration," Proc. Geosynthetic '97, Long Beach, California, Vol. 2, pp. 989-
1000.
Yan, L., Matasovic, N. and Kavazanjian, E., Jr. (1996), "Seismic Response of Rigid Block on Inclined
Plane to Vertical and Horizontal Ground Motions Acting Simultaneously," Proc. 11th ASCE
Engineering Mechanics Conference, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Vol. 2, pp. 1110-1113.
Matasovic, N. and Kavazanjian, E., Jr. (1996), "Observations of the Performance of Solid Waste
Landfills During Earthquakes," Proc. 11th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering,
Acapulco, Mexico, CD-ROM Paper No. 341.
Matasovic, N. and Vucetic, M. (1995), "Seismic Response of Soil Deposits Composed of Fully-
Saturated Clay and Sand," Proc. 1st International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical
Engineering, Tokyo, Japan, Vol. 1, pp. 611-616.
Matasovic, N. and Vucetic, M. (1995), "Generalized Cyclic Degradation-Pore Pressure Generation
Model for Clays,"ASCE Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 121, No. 1, pp. 33-42.
Richardson, G.N., Kavazanjian, E., Jr. and Matasovic, N. (1995), "RCRA Subtitle D (258) Seismic
Design Guidance for Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Facilities," EPA Guidance Document
600/R-95/051, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, Ohio, 143 p.
Matasovic, N. and Vucetic, M. (1993), "Cyclic Characterization of Liquefiable Sands," ASCE Journal
of Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 119, No. 11, pp. 1805-1822.
Matasovic, N. (1991), "Selection of Method for Seismic Slope Stability Analysis," Proc. 2nd
International Conference on Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil
Dynamics, St. Louis, Missouri, Vol. 2, pp. 1057-1062.
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CHRISTOPHER S.CONKLE,P.E. geotechnical engineering
Project Engineer water resources engineering
EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley, M.S., GeoEngineering, 2006
2006 Harry Bolton Seed Award Recipient, Most Outstanding M.S. student
University of California, Berkeley, B.S., Civil Engineering, 2003
REGISTRATION
Registered Professional Engineer, State of California,No. C070923
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Geosyntec Consultants, 2006 to present
Los Angeles County, Department of Public Works, Senior Civil Engineering Assistant,
2003 to 2006
1111 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mr. Conkle is a registered Civil Engineer with Geosyntec involved in geotechnical,
geoenvironmental, and water resources engineering. He currently serves as
Geosyntec's project manager for the Cesar Chavez Corridor Streetscape project with
ah'be and CRA/LA. Mr. Conkle had participated as a project manager or task manager
on the geotechnical investigation and design for several large storm water BMP
projects. He has over 5 years of civil engineering experience in Southern California.
Prior to joining Geosyntec as geotechnical specialist, Mr. Conkle worked for the Los
Angeles County Department of Public Works and gained significant experience on
water resources projects including a role on the operations staff of the Department's
storm water spreading grounds and geotechnical investigations for BMPs and spreading
grounds improvements. Mr. Conkle is a civil engineer engaged in the practice of
geotechnical and construction related engineering. He has managed and executed
geotechnical investigation, analysis, design, and quality assurance monitoring projects
for a variety of geotechnical and structural systems including earth retaining structures,
engineered slopes, and foundations.
His project experience is outlined in the"Representative Projects" section below.
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REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
• Chavez Streetscape Project, Los Angeles, California. Mr. Conkle was
Geosyntec's Project Manager for this Community Development Agency of Los
Angeles project which involves a geotechnical and infiltration investigation in
support of design of 1.3 miles of streetscape along Caesar Chavez Ave.
Significant project components include permeable pavements and vegetated
infiltration areas.
• City of Los Angeles Westchester Stormwater BMP Project. Mr. Conkle was the
task manager for the infiltration modeling for this project involving storm water
diversion, treatment and infiltration for Bacteria TMDL compliance in the Santa
Monica Bay. Geosyntec's Project scope involves concept design validation,
pre-design, geotechnical investigations, survey, environmental clearance,
permitting, final design, and construction-phase support. Infiltration modeling
was conducted to determine the effects of long term operation of the spreading
grounds on the groundwater aquifer.
• Malibu Legacy Park, Malibu, California. Mr. Conkle performed a geotechnical
site investigation and subsequent interpretation of subsurface conditions in
support of the predesign of this park for the city of Malibu. This park is
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envisioned as a multipurpose (water resources, water quality, flood
management) facility which will also serve a recreational purpose. The project
may require that runoff from area storm drains and a storm water treatment
facility be infiltration at the site to meet storm water TMDL's. Therefore the
infiltration capacity of the onsite soils was characterized. Mr. Conkle
interpreted existing data, performed the field investigation, interpreted
geotechnical laboratory testing results, and prepared a report outlining the
investigation findings and their implications for design of the facility.
• Mill Creek Wetlands, Chino, California. Mr. Conkle prepared the geotechnical
investigation plan for this proposed 200 acre multi-use engineered wetlands.
When completed the wetlands will serve a number of purposes including: water
quality improvement, infiltration, and recreation
• Bolsa Chica Wetlands, Orange County, California. Mr. Conkle performed a
steady-state seepage analysis to investigate seepage under an existing levee at
this large wetlands restoration project. The levee was modeled to evaluate the
likelihood of piping in the levee's foundation due to large flow gradients.
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• Palmer Canyon, Los Angeles County, California. Subsequent to a large fire in
the San Gabriel Mountains, Mr. Conkle performed a detailed hydraulic analysis
to delineate a floodway in the Palmer Canyon area. Mr. Conkle's
responsibilities included characterization of hydraulic features along more than a
mile of natural channel with development along the banks, preparation of a one-
dimensional steady flow model of the reach, and reporting of the resulting
floodway boundaries.
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
Conkle, C., Moyer, J., Willardson, B., Walden, A. and Nasseri, I. (2006), "Hydrology
Manual," Technical Manual, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works,
Alhambra, California, 206 p.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Registered Professional Engineer(Civil), California# 70923
• Associate Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
• Reviewer, ASCE Journal of Geotechnical Geoenvironmental Engineering
• Chi Epsilon,National Civil Engineering Honor Society
Ili • Certified, 40-hr OSHA HAZWOPER(29 CFR 1910.120(e))
• Certified, 24-hr First Responder: Operations Level (29 CFR 1910.120(q))
• Certified, 8-hr OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor(29 CFR 1910.120)
• Certified, First Aid and Adult CPR
• Certified Nuclear Moisture/Density Gauge Operator
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KEN J.SUSILO,P.E.,D.WRE,CPSWQ Watershed Management and Water Quality
Integrated Water Resources
Design of Hydraulic and Water Quality Structures
Hydraulics and Hydrology
Erosion and Scour Evaluations
EDUCATION
MS,Civil Engineering,University of California,Berkeley, CA 1991
BS,Civil Engineering,University of California,Berkeley,CA 1990
REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Civil Engineer,California,No.C51194(1993)
Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality,No.0086(2004)
Diplomate,Water Resources Engineer No. 00281 (2007)
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Geosyntec Consultants(Principal)October 2004-Current
Psomas(Associate and Vice President)August 1999-October 2004
URS/Woodward-Clyde Consultants(Sr. Project Engineer)August 1991-August 1999
University of California Berkeley(expert witness technical support) 1990ill
CAREER SUMMARY
Mr. Susilo has over 19 years of experience in planning, engineering design, hydraulics,
hydrology, computer modeling, storm water management, and integrated water resources. He is
a Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer (Founding 500 member) and Certified Professional in
Storm Water Quality (first 100), has been a registered Civil Engineer for 17 years, with
experience that includes project management and using statistical, analytical, and geospatial
models for water quality, hydraulic, and hydrologic analyses and design. Mr. Susilo's efforts
focus on the development of multi-benefit, environmentally sensitive solutions to design and
planning efforts, while cost-effectively leveraging leading-edge technologies to enhance the
natural and built environment. Within Geosyntec, Mr. Susilo is a member of the Water and
Natural Resources Action Group Executive Committee and manages Geosyntec's Los Angeles
office. He is an active member of the California Association of Stormwater Quality Agencies
(CASQA) Watershed Management Subcommittee, and chaired the Hydromodification Work
Group. He served on ASCE Report Card committees for Orange County, Los Angeles County,
and the State of California. His projects have been recognized for excellence by both ASCE
and CASQA. In 2006, Ken was recognized as the ASCE Outstanding Civil Engineer in the
Private Sector by the Los Angeles Section, the Metropolitan Los Angeles Branch, and ASCE
Region 9 (State of California). Ken currently serves on Geosyntec Consultants' Board of
Directors.
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Litigation/Forensic Support
Santa Clara River Hydraulic Evaluation—Litigation Support, Ventura County, CA.
Project Manager and Principal Investigator for the probabilistic evaluation of risk for a
stabilized bank on the Santa Clara River in Ventura County. Analyses established probabilistic
levels of potential maintenance, repair, and failure, using HEC-GeoRAS. The conclusions and
recommendations were confirmed soon after the completion of the analysis during the floods of
2004/2005, where the stabilized bank performed exactly as predicted. Tasks included technical
negotiations with District Attorney(case settled).
Confidential Litigation Support,San Diego, CA.
Principal Investigator and Expert Witness for inverse condemnation case (damages phase)
relating to stream erosion, flood impacts, and alternative remediation and design approaches for
outside counsel representing the City of San Diego. Deposition testimony provided. (case
settled).
Confidential Litigation Support,San Diego County, CA.
Principal Investigator and Expert Witness for inverse condemnation case relating to flooding
near Borrego Springs, San Diego County, California for the County of San Diego County
Counsel(case settled).
Confidential Litigation Support,San Diego County, CA.
411 Principal Investigator and Expert Witness for inverse condemnation case relating to flooding in
Bonita, California for the County of San Diego County Counsel. Provided deposition and trial
testimony(jury verdict reached).
Confidential Litigation Support, within Los Angeles County, CA.
Principal Investigator and Expert Witness for case involving alleged Clean Water Act violations
(in progress).
Confidential Litigation Support, within Yuba County, CA.
Consultant and Expert Witness relating to wastewater discharge and flood impacts for eminent
domain matter(case settled).
Confidential Litigation Support, within San Bernardino County, CA.
Investigator for evaluation of hydrologic impacts caused by upstream development in Hesperia,
CA(case settled).
Confidential Mediation Support, within San Mateo County, CA.
Investigator and Technical Consultant for hydrology, water quality, and low impact
development issues tributary to a water supply lake in San Mateo County,CA(in progress).
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Watershed Management and Water Quality
City of Los Angeles Water Quality Compliance Master Plan for Urban Runoff.
Technical Reviewer and contributor to the City of Los Angeles' Water Quality Compliance
Master Plan for Urban Runoff, focusing on strategic approaches to watershed-based
implementation,BMP performance, and quantitative bases for evaluation and success.
City of Los Angeles Metals and Estuary Toxics TMDL Implementation Plans.
Geosyntec Project Director(as subconsultant) responsible for TMDL Implementation Plans for
Ballona Creek Metals (Copper, Lead, Zinc, Selenium) and Ballona Creek Estuary Toxics
(Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Silver, Zinc, Chlordane, DDTs, PCBs, PAHs). Also participating in
BMP prioritization method development for Los Angeles River and Dominguez Channel.
Los Angeles Countywide Study Evaluating the Feasibility of Potential Regional
Funding to Address the County and Cities' Urban Runoff Pollution Improvement
Needs (Green Solutions Project)
Geosyntec Project Manager for Los Angeles County-wide study evaluating the feasibility of
potential regional funding to address the County and Cities' urban runoff pollution improvement
needs. Project scope encompasses all areas within the County of Los Angeles Flood Control
District and involved the identification of high priority areas and conceptual approaches for
stormwater quality improvement with multi-benefit objectives, specifically park development.
The study was conducted for Community Conservancy International, and was funded by
numerous Los Angeles area organizations.
Ballona Wetlands Restoration,Los Angeles, CA
Technical lead for the evaluation of water quality impacts related to the restoration of the
Ballona Wetlands. Tasks included review of water quality data, review of hydrodynamic
models, concept review and revision, coordination with agencies, and environmental clearance
support(CEQA/NEPA). Work conducted as subconsultant to ICF Jones and Stokes.
Santa Monica Bay Beaches Bacteria TMDL Implementation Plan, Jurisdictions 1
and 4(and Jurisdictions 2 and 3)
Project Manager for Malibu, Los Angeles County, and Caltrans 18-year TMDL Implementation
Plan, which addresses integrated water resources, site-specific source controls and structural
BMPs. Task manager for hydrology and structural BMP tasks for Jurisdictions 2 & 3 (Santa
Monica,El Segundo,Caltrans,City and County of Los Angeles).
County-Wide Structural BMP Prioritization Methodology and Structural BMP
Priorization and Analysis Tool(SBPA T),Los Angeles County California
Project Manager for the development of a prioritization study for structural Best Management
Practices, focusing on optimizing water quality benefits and pollutant removals for Heal the
Bay,the City and County of Los Angeles. Pollutant families evaluated include metals,nutrients
(nitrates),bacteria(fecal coliform),trash,and TSS. Project included pilot implementation in the
Ballona Watershed,and county-wide presentations. The project was awarded the ASCE MLAB
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Outstanding Public/Private Civil Engineering Project for 2006. Project Director for subsequent
project phase—SBPAT(Structural BMP Prioritization Analysis Tool)development.
North Santa Monica Bay TMDL Implementation Activities,Los Angeles County, CA
Principal-in-Charge for project that used GIS-based methods to identify project opportunities in
North Santa Monica Bay to support Los Angeles County with project identification,opportunity
development, and feasibility/concept level designs. Tasks included development of cistern
technology assessment and standards evaluation.
South Santa Monica Bay TMDL Implementation Activities,Los Angeles County, CA
Principal-in-Charge for project that used GIS-based methods to identify project opportunities in
South Santa Monica Bay to support the Cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo
Beach, and Torrance with source identification (including monitoring utilizing HBM methods),
project identification,prioritization,and concept development.
Malibu Creek TMDL Implementation Plan and Regional Watershed Implementation
Plan (RWIP).
Technical consultant for TMDL Implementation Plan (all program elements), which addresses
integrated water resources, site-specific source controls and structural BMPs. Task manager for
hydrology and structural BMP tasks, multiple stakeholder presentations and outreach. Primary
focus for TMDL implementation planning was bacteria, while RWIP focused on bacteria and
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City of Malibu,Los Angeles County
Consultant to City of Malibu supporting ASBS project development, grant applications and
responses to Regional Water Quality Control Board Notices of Violation.
Ventura Countywide BMP Guidance Manual
Principal in Charge for revision of 2010Ventura stormwater program BMP guidance manual.
Arroyo Seco Watershed Management Plan Support,Los Angeles County, California
Geosyntec Project Manager as subconsultant to North East Trees assisting with water quality
loads assessment, watershed prioritization, BMP selection, and plan implementation. The
project is to develop a tool in anticipation of future TMDL implementation.
Aliso Creek Inn Redevelopment Water Quality Analysis,Laguna Beach, California
Project Manager for water quality analysis for redevelopment of the Aliso Creek Inn and Golf
Course for the Athens Group in Laguna Beach. The project is located near the mouth of Aliso
Creek, an impaired (bacteria and nutrients) water body in Orange County. Tasks included
baseline water quality assessments, participation in site and golf course design, development of
water quality mitigation and monitoring plan, participation in stream and flood impact
assessments.
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North Santa Monica Bay Watersheds Prop 50 Section 8 Grant Application Support.
Los Angeles County, California
Geosyntec Project Manager as subconsultant to RMC for planning and project grant
applications. Tasks included data investigation, strategizing consultation, and technical review
of draft submittals.
Los Angeles World Airports Conceptual Runoff Management Plan (CRMP)for LAX
Alternative D,Los Angeles, California
Technical Manager directing hydrologic and water quality planning studies to develop a
document that bridged the LAX Master Plan EIR to the Specific Plan through a Conceptual
Runoff Management Plan. The CRMP provided cost-effective solutions that enhanced water
quality and drainage capacities, mitigating downstream impacts, and optimizing land usage.
Project was conducted under an accelerated time frame.
City of Anaheim,Analysis of Flood Control Facilities Retrofits,Anaheim, California
Project Manager for the evaluation of potential regional storm water quality projects (BMPs)
within the City of Anaheim as a part of the City's. Existing GIS data was compiled from the
City and County such as flood control facilities, storm drain systems, land use, and parcel data.
Current and pending regional water quality conditions are being investigated in conjunction
with the latest storm water treatment techniques.
Malibu Bay Company, California
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Developed Water Quality Mitigation Plan to mitigate water quality and runoff volume impacts
for flows discharging to Malibu Creek and Lagoon, and Trancas Canyon. Water Quality
involved treatment drains, including use of subsurface wetlands to remove nutrients, bacteria,
and pathogens. Plan addresses SUSMP and Coastal Commission requirements and integrated
with biological mitigation/resource enhancement,and wastewater disposal.
Cities of Anaheim and Ventura, California
Responsible for general plan updates for drainage and water quality components. Analysis
included integration of GIS data with City plan sets, updated GIS systems, identifying existing
and future capacity deficiencies.
County of Orange,New Development and Construction Guidelines:
Task leader charged with developing guidance documents for the County of Orange project
approval staff, as well as for developers and contractors. Guidelines would supersede the
existing Drainage Area Management Plan (DAMP) and comply with new Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit requirements, and would involve input from the Orange
County New Development Task Force.
Storm Water Quality Strategies Consulting, Los Angeles Unified School District,
California
Developed compliance and proactive storm water quality strategies, consulted on SUSMP and
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NPDES Phase II requirements, and investigated and participated in grant funding investigations
(California Prop. 13). Developed system-wide design guidelines for water quality. Developed
materials and performed internal training for water quality. Provided consultation for RWQCB
negotiations.
BMP Task Force,Los Angeles County, California
Participant with Los Angeles County BMP Task Force and BMP evaluation subcommittee.
Chair of Regional Solutions subcommittee.
Runoff Management Plan (RMP)-,South Orange County Infrastructure Improvement
Project(SOCTIIP), Orange and San Diego Counties, California
Project Manager for preliminary phases of the RMP for the SOCTIIP EIR. Tasks included
design, selection, sizing,and preliminary design of BMPs as well as assessments with respect to
water quality objectives, for highly controversial toll road project in South Orange and San
Diego Counties.
Cardoso Ranch,Malibu, California
Project Manager for final phase of Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for California
Coastal Commission submittal, including design drawings and water quality assessments. BMPs
included swales, erosion control, local diversions and vegetated water quality basins. Project
also included bridge replacement of a vehicular access bridge.
• West Creek Water Quality Basins, Valencia, California
Designed filtration (permanent) and dry extended detention (interim) water quality basins for
the West Creek Development near Valencia.
Alameda County Urban Runoff Clean Water Program,Alameda County, California
Assistant Project Manager for program that addressed the hydrology of Alameda County and
the impacts of pollutant loads. As a Task Leader for the Management of Storm Water Facilities,
inventoried facilities and operations; developed, implemented,and evaluated potential structural
or operational modifications to reduce pollutants to the San Francisco Bay. For Illicit Discharge
Identification and Elimination, was Task Leader responsible for defining, prioritizing, and
identifying major outfalls; developing an approach for eliminating illicit discharges and model
enforcement procedure; developing training manuals, programs, and workshops; and pilot-scale
implementation.
Fresno-Clovis and Contra Costa County, California
Developed guidance documents for the elimination of illicit discharges for the Fresno-Clovis
and Contra Costa County storm water pollution programs.
Caltrans Litter Management Pilot Project,Statewide, California
Project (Task Order) Manager responsible for the initial phases of the project, including
baseline data collection, project scoping, and conceptual study design, and coordination
with the Technical Advisory Group.
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Comprehensive Storm Drain System Inventory and Assessment, City of Oakland,
California
Project Engineer responsible for developing an assessment criteria and database; managing field
inspections, funding analyses, and GIS operations; reviewing City review procedures and
design criteria; and developing feasibility-level designs of capital improvements, as well as the
framework for the City's Capital Improvement Program.
Integrated Water Resources
Brantas Watershed,Indonesia
Pilot Project Manager for development and implementation of a pilot-scale Integrated Water
Resource Management System in the Brantas Watershed. Tasks included development of
system architecture and process design; design of the graphical user interface (GUI);
development of detailed work plans and technical approaches for each component and review of
each deliverable.
Multi-Use, Integrated Water Resource Project Feasibility Study, Los Angeles,
California
Conducted feasibility study on large mining pit for a potential multi-use project in the East
Valley, City of Los Angeles. The project components would address groundwater recharge,
stormwater treatment and capture, wetland development, habitat creation, passive recreational
use, and flood control. A key element of this project would be a waste transfer station.
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Presentation involved GIS analyses and 3D visualization
San Francisco Bay Delta Tributaries
Developed levee setback, levee-island breach, and diversion canal designs as non-conventional
alternative flood control measures in conjunction with a larger integrated water resource
management program, in the Sacramento, Mokelumne, and Cosumnes Rivers. This work
included developing capital and long-term costs, land acquisition requirements, and detailed
hydraulic analyses.
Confidential Client, California
Developed preliminary frameworks for comprehensive watershed restoration efforts, including
development plan components, capital and annual budgetary requirements, and specific
implementation levels for a watershed in South Orange County, California. Program elements
would include integrated water resources, stormwater quality, upland and riparian restoration,
and recreational and educational uses. Analyses also included site-specific water quality
assessments.
Design of Hydraulic and Water Quality Structures
City of Los Angeles Westchester Stormwater BMP Project
Technical Project Manager (as subconsultant to Metcalf & Eddy) for the Stormwater BMP
Project (Proposition 0) involving stormwater diversion, treatment and infiltration for Bacteria
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TMDL compliance in the Santa Monica Bay. Project scope involves concept design validation,
pre-design, geotechnical investigations, survey, environmental clearance, permitting, final
design,and construction-phase support. Project initiated in late 2007.
City of Los Angeles Temescal BMP Project
Technical contributor(as subconsultant to Metcalf& Eddy)for the Temescal Stormwater BMP
Project (Proposition 0) involving stormwater diversion and treatment for Bacteria TMDL
compliance in the Santa Monica Bay. Project scope focused on hydrologic studies, and concept
design validation. Project initiated in late 2007.
City of Los Angeles Penmar Park BMP Project
Technical contributor (as subconsultant to CDM, supporting another project team) for the
Penmar Stormwater BMP Project(Proposition 0)involving stormwater diversion and treatment
for Bacteria TMDL compliance in the Santa Monica Bay. Project scope focused on hydrologic
studies. Project initiated in late 2007.
Malibu Legacy Park Project Development, California.
Geosyntec's Project Manager, as a subconsultant to RMC Water and Environment, for the
development of a multi-benefit multi-use integrated water resources project for the City of
Malibu. Task leader for concept development of projects elements involving treatment of
stormwater to meet TMDL requirements. Geosyntec tasks also included subsurface
investigations and assessment of groundwater conditions and impacts. Project has involved
concept development, alternatives analysis, presentations to TACs, City Council, and Planning
Commission. (City Project Website, including presentations
www.ci.malibu.ca.us/index.cfm?fuseaction=nav&navid=376)
Madrona Marsh Subsurface Flow Wetlands, Torrance, California
Principal in Charge for Geosyntec as subconsultant to Moffat and Nichol for the design of a
subsurface flow wetland with stringent water quality targets for bacteria and nutrients.
Outflows from system discharged to a jurisdictional wetland.
Irvine Ranch Water District, Cienega Natural Treatment System,Irvine California
Project Manager for Pre-Design Optimization Studies,Field Demonstration Preliminary Design,
and Full Scale project concept development for IRWD's encapsulated wetland-type natural
treatment system field demonstration. The project objectives are to remove naturally occurring
selenium through a low flow diversion, utilizing an encapsulated subsurface flow wetland-type
of natural treatment. The project is intended to function as a multi-benefit multi-use facility in
conjunction with the Irvine Unified School District. (www.naturaltreatmentsystem.org) Project
was named CASQA Outstanding Research Project for 2007.
Irvine Ranch Water District, Natural Treatment System Regional Facilities 53, 54,
and 56
Project Manager as a subconsultant to VA Associates supporting design of three water quality
and flood control regional facilities: RF 53 (Caltrans SR 133/IS Interchange), RF 54 (Caltrans
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Dewatering Plant), RF 56 (El Modena-Irvine). Studies included water quality, engineering
feasibility, and updating PDRs,and addressed complex selenium disposal and operations.
Irvine Ranch Water District,Natural Treatment System Regional Facilities 26, 55, 64
Project Manager as a subconsultant to Tettemer (Stantec) for the design of three regional
facilities: RF 26 (Woodbridge), RF 55 (Santa Ana/Santa Fe), and RF64 (West Park — Peters
Canyon Wash). These regional facilities are in-line and require examination of flood and water
quality operation, as well as the enhancement of the assimilative capacity of existing stream
systems for water quality improvement.
Kimball and Bickmore Constructed Wetlands, Chino, California
Project Manager for the design (preliminary concepts to construction documents) of four
treatment wetlands, utilizing recycled water and urban runoff, for water quality treatment in
conjunction with flood control demands,and habitat development and mitigation
Mill Creek Wetlands,San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, California
Project Manager for continuous simulation hydrologic analyses to estimate capture flow rates
and volumes, BMP alternatives analyses (for NEPA and design refinement), GIS analyses,
project siting and optimization, environmental clearance support, stakeholder meetings, and
conceptual design of natural treatment system water quality treatment facilities and treatment
train (technologies considered included wetlands, wetland basins, extended bioswales,
infiltration, mechanical treatment). Project may involve 50 acres of vegetated detention basin,
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Los Angeles StreetEnds (Oros Street and Steelhead Park) Water Quality BMP
Project,Los Angeles, California
Project Director of Geosyntec team responsible for engineering analysis, design, survey,
geotechnical investigation and CEQA clearance for an innovative street retrofit and park
conversion project that involves structural water quality BMPs that are directly tributary to the
Los Angeles River. Project participants include North East Trees and the City of Los Angeles,
Bureau of Street Services, Special Projects Division and Council District 13.
Aliso Creek Concept Design,Laguna Beach, CA.
Project Director/Manager for design alternative development and concept design of Aliso Creek
segments near mouth,adjacent to proposed new development.
Aliso Creek Concept Plan Report Project Peer Review, South Orange County, CA.
Conducted a peer review on behalf of the Aliso Creek Technical Advisory Committee, chaired
by the Surfrider Foundation, evaluating fatal flaws, identifying potential improvements, and
recommending future activities relative to the Aliso Creek Water Quality SUPER (Stream
Stabilization, Utility Protection and Environmental Restoration) Project. The project as
proposed was a grade and creek stabilization. Identified improvements were consideration of
hydrologic source loading and hydromodification considerations.
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County of Orange PFRD,BMP Design for Aliso Creek, California
Project Manager for contract to provide on-call hydraulics and hydrology engineering services.
The first task involved preliminary design and development of final construction documents for
the Dairy Fork vegetated biofilter project,which is within the Aliso Creek Watershed.
Lower Silver Creek,Santa Clara Valley Water District, California
Project Director for design of Lower Silver Creek improvements for the Santa Clara Valley
Water District. Project involves design of 8,000 feet of open channel with soft and hard
engineering solutions, incorporating habitat development with flood control. Tasks include
management of landscape architecture, geotechnical, hazardous materials, and structural
subconsultants.
Perris Valley Lateral B, Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation
District,Moreno Valley, California
Project Manager/Director for flood control design project for major tributary to Perris Valley
Channel. Project involves hydraulic design, scour analyses, geotechnical engineering, bridge
and structural design,and project coordination.
Off-Site Drainage Remediation at Hewlett-Packard Facilities, Guadalajara,Mexico
Project Engineer for the drainage design(plans, specifications,and construction phase services),
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vegetated open channel.
South Napa Marketplace
Developed drainage plans for water quality wet ponds as part of Regional Board compliance
activities.
San Francisquito Creek, West Creek Development, Santa Clarita, California
Project Manager for San Francisquito (West Creek) buried bank stabilization and energy
dissipater. Project involved approximately one mile of concrete stabilization and design of an
energy dissipating impact structure that discharged approximately 1,100 cubic feet per second
to the creek. Tasks included preliminary and final design, cost estimates, and coordination with
other firms and permitting agencies.
Amargosa Creek(Detention Basin 2)Spillway,Los Angeles County, California
Project Manager for design, post-design, and resident engineering services for this spillway
project. Deliverables included DSOD-approved plans and technical specifications, construction
reports,and record drawings.
National Park Service,Manzanita Creek,Lassen County, California
Responsible for conceptual alternative/natural drainage studies and preliminary design.
Railroad Canyon Dam,Riverside County, California
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Developed conceptual spillway designs and conducted hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
Puddingstone Diversion Dam,Los Angeles County, California
Developed conceptual spillway designs and conducted hydraulic analyses for this dam.
San Joaquin Valley Flood Repairs, California
Designed remedial repairs for damaged levees in the San Joaquin Valley following the floods of
January 1997. Tasks included preparing a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Project Information
Report and developing design specifications.
Hydraulics and Hydrology
Evaluation of Turf Reinforcing Mats, California,Arizona, Texas
Project Manager for investigative effort documenting the hydraulic performance of Turf
Reinforcing Mats in arid environments. Analyses included hydrologic and hydraulic analyses,
and documentation of field performance for applications throughout the southwestern US.
Rincon Creek Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project, Ventura and Santa Barbara
Counties, California
Project Manager for a hydrology and hydraulics technical appendix to support a Draft
Preliminary Plan Formulation Report for an 850-foot long culvert underneath U.S. Highway
101. The restoration project involves the analysis of various conceptual alternatives to increase
the fish passage capability of the culvert without comprising hydraulic capacity, the ultimate
goal of which is to re-establish a southern steelhead trout population on Rincon Creek and
restore connectivity between the upper Rincon Creek watershed and the Pacific Ocean.
Second Manapouri Tailrace Tunnel,ECNZ,New Zealand
Conducted hydraulic analyses of 10 kilometer, 10-m TBM tunnel for the Second Manapouri
Tailrace Tunnel. Tasks included analyses of hydraulic head losses under design and varying
construction conditions.
Tujunga Wash/Canyon Trails Golf Course
Manager responsible for hydraulic and sediment transport analyses using HEC-RAS and HEC-6
to model a braided flow network within Tujunga Wash.
Probabilistic Hydrology,Boulder Valley,Nevada
Technical manager for surface and groundwater probabilistic modeling study as a third party,
independent consultant to the State of Nevada. Technical aspects of the project included
infrared imagery,probabilistic modeling study as a 3rd party for project located near Elko,NV.
Centennial Founders,Los Angeles County, California
Project Director for drainage concept, water quality infrastructure, water quality impacts,
hydromodification impacts, and off-site hydrologic studies for proposed master plan in northern
Los Angeles County. Tasks included development of an integrated water resources strategy,
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analysis and presentations to RWQCBs and SWRCB. Project tasks included involves
development of new hydrologic parameters, including the most comprehensive
hydromodification studies conducted within Los Angeles County conducted at the time of
completion. Total project area is approximately 11,700 acres,approximately 1/3 developed.
Master Drainage Plan, City of Costa Mesa, Orange County, California
Project Manager for Master Drainage Plan that involves integration of GPS, GIS, hydrologic
and hydraulic modeling,and a capital improvement plan.The Plan looks to integrate technology
with decision-making tools,while leveraging possible multiple benefits.
Master Drainage Plan, City of La Quinta,Riverside, California
Project Director for Master Drainage Plan that involved system assessment, design criteria
development for infiltration basins,and FEMA coordination.
West Creek Master Hydrology Study,Santa Clarita, California
Project Manager for study including F0601 (MORA) and TC modeling and catch basin design
discharges for a 1,000-acre development in unincorporated Los Angeles County near Santa
Clarita. Other elements of master plan design included water quality basin design and SUSMP
calculations, hydrology, and buried stream bank stabilization. Stabilization design includes
design of an energy dissipating impact structure.
Ahmanson Ranch Master Hydrology, Ventura County California
• Project Manager responsible for Master Hydrology for Ahmanson Ranch in accordance with
Ventura County method, Also, developed methodology for identification of potential
downstream hydrology and scour impacts,and incorporated these design mitigation measures.
River Park,Santa Clarita, California
Project Manager for comprehensive water resources analysis, including drainage concepts, river
velocity impacts, and water quality.Analysis was summarized in a technical report for inclusion
in Project EIR.
River Village,Santa Clarita, California
Developed drainage concept and water quality SUSMP calculations integrating drainage and
water quality BMPs for site plan adjacent to the Santa Clara River.
Castaic Junction Santa Clarita, California
Project Manager for river velocity analysis to address impacts on habitat, caused by channel
modifications.Analyses involved HEC-GeoRAS analyses.
Newhall Side Drains,Newhall, California
Project Manager for development of avoidance and hybrid (naturalized-channelized)
alternatives for major tributaries to the Santa Clara River. Studies included alternatives
analyses,hydraulic analyses,and data management using GIS.
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Paradise Valley Preliminary Hydrologic Studies,Riverside County, California
Paradise Valley is a proposed 5,400-acre community to be located in Riverside County, 10
miles east of Indio. The mixed-use community is planned to be an environmentally sensitive
international resort to include a range of residential communities, business parks, golf courses,
educational and cultural facilities, as well as shopping and entertainment. Hydrology studies
included HEC-HMS modeling of off- and on-site conditions, and preliminary drainage concepts
to address hydrologic and hydraulic conditions.Analyses required coordination with CVWD.
Stone Canyon Drainage, UCLA,Los Angeles, California
Directed hydrologic evaluations for the Stone Canyon Drainage and for local facilities for
UCLA. Drainage study included watershed modeling using HEC-1/HEC-HMS, pipe flow
analyses,and the design of conceptual flood mitigation measures for the campus.
Santa Barbara Flood Control and Water Conservation District, California
Directed hydrologic and hydraulic evaluation of culvert crossings for Union Valley Parkway.
Tasks included HEC-HMS modeling and hydraulic evaluations.
Inflow/Spillway Design Floods (ID F/SD F). Conducted IDF/SDF studies for the
following dams. Probable maximum floods were developed using HMR-36/49 or
HMR-51/52 and the HEC-1 rainfall-runoff model. Study results were approved by State
dam safety agencies and/or FERC. For different increments of the PMF, dams were
hypothetically breached, flood flows routed using DAMBRK and HEC-2, and
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0 Smith Lake/Aquia(embankment) Dam, VA;
0 Tiger Creek Regulator(slab-buttress)Dam, CA;
0 Watchung Lake (embankment)Dam,NJ;
0 Packanack Lake (embankment)Dam,NJ;
0 Wishon (embankment)Dam, CA(technical assistance);
0 Pardee Spillway, CA (technical assistance);
0 Mount Paul (embankment)Dam,NJ.
Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) Studies. Principal investigator for studies that
involve characterizing watersheds, determining Probable Maximum Precipitation
(PMP) using new, as well as established, NWS methodologies, modeling flood flows
(using HEC-1), and determining reservoir inflows:
• Railroad Canyon Dam/Canyon Lake, CA;
• Merrill Creek Reservoir,NJ; and
• Swannanoa Lake,NJ.
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Dam Breach Studies. Conducted hydraulic and hydrologic inundation studies for
emergency action planning using the computer models BREACH, DAMBRK, HEC-1,
HEC-2, and HEC-RAS for the following dams:
0 East (earth/rockfill), West (earth/rockfill), and Saddle (RCC) Dams on Eastside
(Diamond Valley)Reservoir, CA;
0 Railroad Canyon (concrete arch) Dam, CA;
0 South and Northeast Dams on Soda Lake, CA;
0 Salinas(concrete arch) Dam, CA;
0 Calero Dams (embankment), CA;
0 Chesbro Dam (embankment), CA
0 Pickering Creek Dam (concrete gravity), PA (breach analysis and EAP);
0 Ironworks Dam (embankment), PA;
0 Green Lane Dam (concrete gravity), PA;
0 Geist Dam (masonry gravity), PA;
0 Crum Creek(embankment), PA;
0 Muddy Cove Pond Dam (embankment), MA;
0 San Clemente Dam (concrete arch), CA;
• 0 Blue Lake Dam (embankment), CA;
0 Rucker Lake Dam (embankment), CA;
0 San Bernardino County Dams(embankment), CA;
0 Fena(embankment) Dam, Guam;
0 Matahina Dam (embankment),New Zealand(breach/piping evaluation only);
0 Kaeng Sua Ten Dam, Thailand (including the kingdom of Thailand's first
Emergency Preparedness Plan).
Centex Homes, Castro Valley, California
Project Manager and Principal Design Engineer for a pipeline-energy dissipater-gabion
structure for stormwater flows down a steep slope. The work included construction plans,
specifications,and construction observations.
Yucca Mountain Probable Maximum Flood Study,Nevada
Conducted Quality Assurance/Quality Control to address complex desert surface water
hydrology,sedimentation,and hydraulic conditions for the Yucca Mountain Project.
SR-41 Location Hydraulic Study,San Joaquin River Crossing,Madera, California
Project/Task Manager for federally funded bridge project,including HEC-2 modeling.
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SR-58 Location Hydraulic Study (Kern River Crossing, Tier I), Bakersfield,
California
Project/Task Manager for federally funded bridge project,including HEC-2 modeling.
Del Valle Bridge Hydraulic Study,Alameda County, California
Project/Task Manager for the analyses, including HEC-2 modeling,of this project.
Winter Street Bridge,Salem, Oregon
Project/Task Manager for the analyses, including HEC-2 modeling, of this alternatives analysis
for flood mitigation project.
Benner Creek Relocation Downstream of Butte Valley Dam
Design Engineer for creek realignment to protect the dam against PMF flows and to encourage
red-legged frog habitat. Analyses included HEC-1 and HEC-2 computer modeling and review
of outside consultant's calculations and analyses.
Location Hydraulic Studies (LHS)—South Orange County Infrastructure
Improvement Project(SOCTIIP), Orange and San Diego Counties, California
Project Manager for the LHS for the SOCTIIP EIR. Tasks included floodplain impact analyses
due to over 100 miles of highway alignment and over 20 bridge crossings and floodplain
encroachments. Analyses utilized HEC-GeoRAS for a controversial toll road project in South
Orange and San Diego Counties. JD
Erosion and Scour Evaluations
Inland Feeder/San Timoteo Scour Evaluation, San Bernardino, California
Technical Advisor for the scour and design study. Tasks included development of technical
approach, collection of field data, and review of hydraulic and scour analysis. Hydraulic
evaluation was conducted using U.S. Army Corps of Engineers HEC-2; scour analysis was
conducted to evaluate potential risk to tunnel due to streambed degradation; utilized HEC-18.
Blue Ridge Dam
Evaluated scour potential at the abutments and toe due to overtopping of Blue Ridge Dam
(FERC 5-year inspection).
Berkeley/Oakland Fire, California
Developed designs and emergency erosion control measures following the Berkeley/Oakland
fire of October 1991.
East Bay Municipal Utility District, California
Addressed potential for scour due to modifications at Pardee Spillway for EBMUD.
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AWARDS
o ASCE Outstanding Civil Engineer—Private Sector 2006—Region 9(State of California)
o ASCE Outstanding Civil Engineer—Private Sector 2006—Los Angeles Section
o ASCE Outstanding Civil Engineer—Private Sector 2006—Metro Los Angeles Branch
o ASCE Outstanding Public/Private Civil Engineering Project 2006 - Los Angeles Branch
(Los Angeles County-wide Structural BMP Prioritization Methodology-project award)
o CASQA Outstanding Research Project 2007(Cienega Filtration Project-project award)
o ASCE Presidents Award 2006—Orange County Branch
o ASCE Certificate of Appreciation 1998—San Francisco Section
o Woodward-Clyde Outstanding Young Professional Award- 1994
o Woodward-Clyde Outstanding Technical Paper Award— 1994
o University of California Regents Fellowship- 1991
AFFILIATIONS
• American Society of Civil Engineers (M.ASCE, Green Highways and Green
Streets Technical Committee; Past President Water Resource Technical Group,
San Francisco Section; 2005 Los Angeles and Orange County Report Cards for
Urban Runoff; 2006 Statewide Report Card — Urban Runoff; 2009 Orange
County Report Card)
• American Water Resources Association (Vice President and Board of Directors,
Southern California Section; Hydrology and Watershed Management; Stream
Ecology)
• Association of Watershed and Stormwater Professionals(AWSPs)
• Berkeley Engineering Alumni Society(Board of Directors, Southern California)
• Urban Water Institute (Board of Directors)
• California Stormwater Quality Association - Chair, Hydromodification Work
Group; Member, Watershed Management and Impaired Waters Subcommittee;
Member, Small MS4 Subcommitttee
• American Public Works Association-2004
• International Erosion Control Association - 2004
• Floodplain Management Association -2004
• Association of State Floodplain Managers-2004
• Asian American Architects/Engineers (AAa/e) -2004
• Watershed Management Council—2004
• Society of American Military Engineers-2010
REPRESENTATIVE PUBLICATIONS
Technical Reviewer (in progress) Design of Urban Stormwater Controls (multiple chapters)
Manual of Practice MOP 23,2nd edition. Water Environment Federation.
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Water Quality and Water Resource Planning
Susilo, et al. (2009) Development of TMDL Implementation Plans: A GIS-Based Approach to
Project Planning and Identification Toward the Attainment of Water Quality
Compliance for the Ballona Creek Watershed. CASQA 2009. San Diego, CA.
November(presentation pending).
Susilo, K; Tam, W; Poresky, A; Mata, A. (2009)An Innovative Approach to Optimize BMP
Designs for Wet-Weather Bacteria TMDL Compliance Utilizing Continuous Hydrologic
Modeling. StormCon '09.Anaheim, CA.August.
Susilo, K; Sundberg, R; Lynch, S. (2009) Applying Natural Treatment Systems Research to
Urban Runoff Water-Quality Problems: Treatment of Selenium, Nitrate, and Bacteria.
StormCon '09.Anaheim,CA.August.
Susilo,K.; Strecker,E; Sundberg, R. (2009)Engineering Natural Filtration Systems to Remove
Selenium,Nitrate, and Bacteria from Impaired Surface Waters—Foundational Studies.
ASCE World Environmental&Water Resources Congress 2009.Kansas City,
Missouri.May 17-21.
Susilo,K;Matasovic,N; Johnson,R. (2009)Considerations, Opportunities, and Strategies for
Infiltration Stormwater BMPs.ASCE World Environmental&Water Resources
Congress 2009. Kansas City,Missouri.May 17-21.
Susilo,K; Strecker,E;Leisenring,M. (2009) Combining GIS, BMP Performance, and
Strategic Planning to Support Water Quality Implementation Planning. ASCE World •
Environmental&Water Resources Congress 2009. Kansas City,Missouri. May 17-21.
Susilo,K.2008.Infiltration BMPs:Highly beneficial, but how do we address the engineering
constraints?Headwaters to Oceans Conference,Long Beach,CA. October.
Susilo,K and Dugger,A.2007.Implementation of the Los Angeles County-Wide Structural
BMP Prioritization Methodology. (presentation). Headwaters to Oceans Conference.
Long Beach,CA. October.
Susilo,K.2007.An Integrated Water Resources Approach to Stormwater Management for a
Master Planned Community:Strategies, Benefits, &Key Findings from a Large
Southern California Project. (presentation) California Stormwater Quality Association
(CASQA)September 10-12,2007. Costa Mesa,CA
Susilo,K;Brager,R; Cameron,B; West,T. 2007.Multi-Benefit Stormwater Concept
Implementation:Malibu's Legacy Project. (presentation)California Stormwater
Quality Association(CASQA)September 10-12,2007. Costa Mesa, CA
Susilo,K.; Tam,W.; Steets,B. 2007. The SBPAT(Structural BMP Planning and Analysis
Tool): Taking the Los Angles County-Wide Structural BMP Prioritization Methodology
to the Next Level(presentation)California Stormwater Quality Association(CASQA)
September 10-12,2007.Costa Mesa,CA.
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Susilo, K.J.2007,Structural BMP Site-Selection Prioritization Methodology Project
Strategic BMP Planning and Analysis Tool. (presentation)California Water Environment
Association(CWEA)79th Annual Conference,Ontario,CA,April 20.
Susilo,K.J.and Tam, W. 2006. Stuctural BMP Prioritization Project. (presentation)California
Water Environment Association(CWEA). Sacramento,CA.April 6.
Susilo, K.J. Schroeder, D. 2005 An Integrated, Iterative, Adaptive Approach to TMDL
Implementation for Santa Monica Bay Jurisdictions 1 and 4. California Stormwater
Quality Association(CASQA)2005 Conference Proceedings. Ontario,CA.March 3-5.
Susilo, K.J., Steets, B. 2005 Arroyo Seco Watershed Plan: Strategic Water Quality
Implementation (Presentation Only). California Stormwater Quality Association
(CASQA)2005 Conference Proceedings. Ontario,CA.March 3-5.
Susilo, K.J., Tam, W., 2005, Cost-Effective TMDL Implementation and Hydrology as a
Decision Aiding Tool. Water Environment Federation. TMDL 2005 Conference.
Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,June.
Susilo, K.J., Tam, W., 2005, Cost-Effective TMDL Implementation Planning and Hydrology as
a Critical Decision Aiding Tool. The Environmental & Water Resources Institute of
ASCE 2005 Watershed Management Conference: Managing Watersheds for Human and
Natural Impacts:Engineering,Ecological, and Economic Challenges. Williamsburg,VA.
II Susilo, K.J., Brandt, N., Sundberg, R., Strecker, E. , Howell, J., Leisenring, M. 2005. Selenium
Treatment and Management Approaches. California Stormwater Quality Association
(CASQA)2005 Conference Proceedings. Ontario,CA.March 3-5.
Susilo, K.J., 2003, Storm Water Strategies for Mitigating Bacteria And Nutrient Loads in
Highly Sensitive Receiving Waters with Complex Hydrologic Conditions A Case Study In
Malibu, CA. (Presentation only) American Water Resources Association National
Conference, San Diego,CA.
Susilo, K.J., Asselin, S, 1999, Using GIS to Develop the Integrated Water Resources
Management System--A Pilot Project for Indonesia. 5th Annual California GIS
Conference,Oakland,CA, February 17-19.
Susilo, K.J., Karsidi, A., Kristijono, A, Asselin, S, 1999, The Integrated Water Resources
Management System--A Pilot Project for Indonesia, Proceedings ASCE 1999
International Water Resources Engineering Conference Water Resources into the new
Millenium:Past Accomplishments,New Challenges, Seattle, WA,August 8-11.
Federico,F.; Sandu,A; Susilo,K.;Cooley,B;Manning, S. 2007.Evaluation of High
Performance Turf Reinforcement Mats in Field Applications. (presentation)California
Stormwater Quality Association(CASQA)September 10-12,2007. Costa Mesa,CA
Steets, B., K. Susilo, and W. Tam. 2006. Los Angeles County-Wide Structural BMP
Prioritization Methodology. StormCon. Denver,CO.
Hydrology and Hydraulics
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Susilo, K.J., Kulkarni, R.B., and MacDonald, T.C., 1999, Assessing Site-Specific Flood Risk -
A Case Study In California, Proceedings ASCE 1999 International Water Resources
Engineering Conference Water Resources into the new Millenium: Past
Accomplishments,New Challenges,Seattle,WA,August 8-11, Seattle,WA
Susilo, K.J., Mineart, P.R., and MacDonald, T.C., 1997, Considerations When Selecting
Parameters For Dam Breach Analyses, Proceedings Dam Safety '97.Association of State
Dam Safety Officials,Pittsburg,PA.
Susilo, K.J.,Mineart,P.R.,and MacDonald,T.C., 1996,Determining Hypothetical Dam-Breach
Outflow Hydrographs For Emergency Planning and Spillway Design. ASCE Conference,
Anaheim, CA.
Susilo, K.J., and MacDonald, T.C., 1996, Evaluating Hydraulic Roughness in Tunnels. ASCE
Conference,Anaheim,CA 1996
Susilo, K.J., Mineart, P.R., and MacDonald, T.C., 1995, Does Selection of Published Dam
Breach Parameters Ensure Reasonable Results?,ASDSO.
Susilo, K.J., 1994, A Method Of Integrating Multiple Computer Models To Simulate Complex
Dam Breach And Inundation Conditions, AWRA National Symposium,Jackson,WY.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
Water Runoff Conference 2008. Is Infiltration the Panacea? Benefits, Considerations, Current
Activities and Approaches. Pepperdine University,Malibu,CA. March 5.
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California Water and Land Use Partnership.2008. Stormwater Quality Implementation
Perspectives. University of Southern California,Los Angeles,CA.January 25.
CASQA Meeting on Emerging Regulatory Issues. 2007. Emerging Regulatory Issues,
Hydromodification Approaches. (with Jill Bicknell). Sacramento,CA. November 16
Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing: 2007 Conference. Managing Urban
Runoff BMPs.Los Angeles,CA. September 28.
Floodplain Management Association(FMA).2007.Panel Discussion: Update on
Hydromodification Control Efforts throughout California."Hydromodification Control
Requirements in Other Areas of California." Lake Tahoe,CA. September 7.
ASCE Orange County,California—2002, 2003,2007,2009. ASCE Continuing Education
Seminars for Water Quality. Specific topics included permitting,site planning,and
BMPs.
Cal Poly Pomona, Center for Regenerative Studies—2006,2008. Surface Water Treatment
Course RS414(Guest Lecture).
Lorman Education Seminar,Pasadena,California—2005. Storm Water Permitting in
California: Strategies for Keeping Your Municipality,Agency,or Business in
Compliance'with Xavier Swamikannu,Dan Radulescu,Eric Strecker,Jennifer Novak.
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UC Riverside Extension,Riverside,California—2005. Water Quality Basins and Bioswales for
the Inland Empire Region: Requirements,Design,Native Plants and Implementation.
Learn for Sustainable Development seminar. October 12.
ASCE Cal Poly Pomona,California—2002. Guest speaker on water quality issues for Cal Poly
Pomona's ASCE group.
Royal Irrigation District,Thailand—2000. Conducted a one-day training session on emergency
preparedness plans for dams. Topics included EPP procedures and flood study
methodology.
National Ministry for Applied Technology of Indonesia— 1998. Conducted hydrologic and
hydraulic workshops for integrated water resource management for the National
Ministry for Applied Technology of Indonesia. Course included basics of surface water
hydrology,open channel hydraulics,and emergency planning.
FEMA/Northern California— 1996-1997. Conducted FEMA workshops on engineering
principals and practices for retrofitting flood-proned residential buildings.
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traffic and parking studies for public and private clients in many parts of Southern
California and in Hawaii. He has prepared numerous consulting reports including
, . traffic impact studies in support of environmental documents. parking studies.
master plan studies, operational studies and special event plans. He has prepared
numerous traffic impact studies for commercial. industrial. residential. and mixed-use
developments and public facilities in many parts of Southern California. including
' the San Pedro Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles. several community college
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tMonrovia and Vincent Avenue in West Covina. He has conducted master plan
studies for major public and private projects. and prepared traffic and parking
management plans for special events. He has conducted parking studies for downtown Santa Monica and the
Santa Monica Civic Center, Caltech, and several hospitals, community colleges and a park & ride facility. Netai was
the project manager for the traffic impact study for the prior entitlement for the Point View residential project site at
6001 Palos Verdes Drive South in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes in August 2004.
EDUCATION
Master of Urban and Regional Planning, San José State University, San José. California 1994
Bachelor of Arts in History. Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio 1985
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS •
American Planning Association (APA)
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
American Institute of Certified Planners (013655)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Traffic Impact Analysis •Transportation Planning • Parking Studies
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Port of Long Beach Cemera Pier B Street Project
Mr. Basu managed the initial stages of a traffic impact analysis in support of an EIR for the proposed
development of a terminal to store and distribute sand, gravel and aggregate and to operate a ready-mix
concrete plant on a 12.6-acre site at Berths 82 and 83 on Pier B Street within the Port. The project was
projected to generate substantial truck trips at full operation, potentially triggering significant impacts on the
surrounding street and freeway system. The study was never completed, however, because the project
application was withdrawn. It is expected that a similar but modified project will be proposed for a nearby
location.
Traffic Study for the Matson Terminal Reuse Project
Mr. Basu conducted traffic impact analysis as part of the EIR for the proposed interim reuse of the former
Matson/SSAT Container Terminal at the Berths 206-209 container terminal on Terminal Island in the Port of
Los Angeles. The project would have allowed the use of the site as a container terminal for five years. linked
operationally to a nearby intermodal yard, and made improvements to the site and adjacent portions of New
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Dock Street. The traffic study evaluated the potential for traffic and access impacts in the vicinity associated
with the proposed project.
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San Pedro Waterfront(Bridge to Breakwater) Project EIS/EIR Traffic Impact Study
Mr. Basu served as Project Manager for this effort, which analyzed the potential traffic and parking impacts
of the San Pedro Waterfront (formerly known as the Bridge to Breakwater) project. The project
redeveloped the entire west side of the Port of Los Angeles' Main Channel. adjacent to the San Pedro
community, with visitor-serving uses. Among the components of the project was a major expansion of the
existing Ports 0' Call retail development and additional passenger cruise terminals. As part of the study,
new studies were conducted at the existing World Cruise Terminal to identify the trip generation
characteristics of that unique generator. He has been involved with planning for the project since 2002,
serving as the transportation planner on a multidisciplinary team that prepared a preliminary planning
study for the potential redevelopment of the approximately 400-acre project site.
Wilmington Waterfront Development Project
Mr. Basu served as the transportation planner on a multi-disciplinary team that prepared a plan for the
conversion of approximately 90 acres of industrial land to public-serving uses in the Wilmington area of
the Port of Los Angeles. The project, initiated by the Los Angeles Harbor Department. developed detailed
plans for approximately 32 acres of passive open space north of Harry Bridges Boulevard and established
a framework for future development along the Avalon Boulevard corridor south of C Street. Planning for
this project required an understanding of several major planned cargo terminal and street improvement
projects in the immediate vicinity, which entailed coordination with adjacent terminal operators and
business owners, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Los Angeles
Department of City Planning and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation. The closure or relocation
of several streets was planned as part of the project to improve the development potential of the area. His
role was to assist the planning team to ensure that these changes would not negatively affect the ability of
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recommendations regarding the amount. nature and location of parking and pedestrian facilities in the
project area. Mr. Basu subsequently served as Associate-in-Charge for the traffic impact study prepared
as part of the EIS/EIR for the project.
Cabrillo Marina - Phase II EIR Traffic Study
Mr. Basu prepared a traffic study as part of the EIR for the proposed development of Phase II of the Cabrillo
Marina, located in San Pedro on land owned by the Port of Los Angeles. This project, which would include
boat slips, boat storage, retail space, restaurants, and offices, was one component of the gradual
redevelopment of the entire West Channel area of the Port of Los Angeles with publicly accessible uses. The
traffic study evaluated the potential for traffic, parking, and access impacts associated with the proposed
project. In addition, the site plan was reviewed for on-site circulation and pedestrian access issues. Mitigation
measures were identified where feasible.
Traffic Study for the Pasha Marine Terminal Improvements Project
Mr. Basu prepared a traffic study as part of the EIR for the proposed consolidation and expansion of the
Pasha Marine Terminal in the Port of Los Angeles. Pasha operates an omni terminal at their primary site and
utilizes several other non-contiguous berths within the Port, handling all types of cargo, including steel, break
bulk, newsprint and containers. The Port's San Pedro Waterfront project will develop publicly accessible uses
on the berths previously occupied by Pasha's satellite facilities, which were relocated to the primary Pasha site.
The traffic study evaluated the potential for traffic, parking, and grade crossing impacts associated with the
proposed project.
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City of Monrovia Circulation Element Update
Mr. Basu acted as Project Manager for this effort, which updated the City's Circulation Element, in concert with
updates to its Land Use Element, in preparation for the planned Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension. Over 60
street segments were included in the analysis, providing a comprehensive programmatic analysis of future
traffic conditions in this foothill community bisected by the 1-210 Freeway. Additional traffic impact analysis
't, and operational analysis using the visual simulation techniques was conducted for an initial transit oriented
development, planned to occupy 30+ acres near the future light rail transit station in the City.
Foothill Transit West Covina Park& Ride Facility
Mr. Basu assisted Watry Design in the development of the several options for developing a parking
structure and additional uses on the newly-acquired site of the administrative headquarters of the Foothill
Transit Agency, the major transit provider in the San Gabriel Valley east of Los Angeles ("Foothill Transit
West Covina Park and Ride Site Analysis). The study was directed at identifying constraints that could
affect development of the site and assisting in the development of conceptual plans for the site. The need
to retain on the site two exceptionally busy drive-through ATMs, as well as the close proximity of a freeway
on-ramp were key considerations. As part of that study, locally valid trip generation rates for this unique
generator were developed by surveying other park & ride lots in the vicinity. Subsequently a detailed traffic
impact analysis was prepared and specific physical mitigation measures were developed. As part of the
approval process, a visual simulation of the streets and freeway ramps adjacent to the facility was prepared
to demonstrate to the decision-makers the value of the proposed improvements, despite the addition of
substantial traffic volumes in the vicinity of the project.
Pico East-Olympic West Initiative EIR Corridor Study
Mr. Basu managed the traffic and parking analyses prepared by Fehr & Peers as part of an EIR for parking
restrictions and signal modifications to favor directional flow on two major boulevards, Olympic Boulevard
and Pico Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles. Located on the congested west side of Los Angeles, the
project was intended to improve travel speeds in the corridor. A focused travel demand model was
developed to aid in estimating the potential traffic shifts that could result from the project and HCM delay-
based analysis using the Synchro software package was done to assess the potential benefits for drivers in
the corridor.
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TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS
Senior Transportation Engineer
Ms. Liu has over five years of experience in transportation planning with Fehr &
Peers. She has completed various traffic engineering and multimodal transportation
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planning projects in California and Hawaii. Jill has developed micro-simulation
models for roadway and intersection operational studies utilizing
SYNCHRO/SimTraffic and VISSIM, and has completed several transit corridor
studies, traffic impact studies, shared parking studies. multimodal mobility studies.
.,max. and general and specific plans. She has actively been involved in the preliminary
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engineering and environmental documentation for the Honolulu High Capacity
Transit Corridor project on Oahu. Hawaii and for the Crenshaw-Prairie Boulevard
Transit Corridor and the Westside Subway Extension study in Los Angeles.
California. Jill assisted the preparation of the traffic study for the prior entitlement
" for the Point View residentialroject site at 6001 Palos Verdes Drive South in the
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EDUCATION
Master of Science, Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley. 2003
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University, 1999
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Engineer-In-Training, State of California (127925)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Corridor Operations and Micro-Simulation • Traffic Impact Analysis and Circulation • Multi-Modal
Transportation Planning
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Honolulu High Capacity Transit Corridor Project(HHCTCP)
Ms. Liu was an assisting project manager for this effort, which included analysis of traffic and construction
impact at and around all proposed transit stations, fixed guideway alignments. all roadways where the
elevated structure will affect traffic flow, and at key screenlines throughout the transit corridor. As part of this
HHCTCP, she conducted a separate analysis to address key issues associated with the circulation and
freeway system in the Kaka'ako-Makiki area: developing a detailed areawide traffic forecasting model for the
Kaka'ako-Makiki area using the citywide model used in the HHCTCP study, identifying existing and future
roadway deficiencies in the study area, developing improvement projects and evaluating the effectiveness of
individual projects using the forecasting model and a simulation model, and preparing an areawide
improvement program for the study area. Ms. Liu also prepared a multi-modal simulation for the Downtown
Oahu to evaluate the feasibility of at-grade LRT operations in major traffic corridors. Over 240 intersections
and 20 freeway segments/ramp locations were included in the study, providing a comprehensive analysis of
conditions in this dense urban and transit-oriented environment. The study featured involvement in sub-
regional transportation planning strategies.
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20th Street and Ocean Park Boulevard Streetscape Improvements
Ms. Liu served as project manager to assist the City of Santa Monica with planning for the streetscape
improvements projects for 20TH Street and Ocean Park Boulevard. She assembled and reviewed existing
and/or projected future traffic, street parking and transit information. She also worked with the planning
team and reviewed concept plans to provide input on transportation impacts/implications of preliminary
streetscape concepts, identified potential issues, and suggested appropriate modifications.
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Eastern Urban Center Mixed-Use Development
1 Ms. Liu, as project engineer, evaluated the site plan alternatives for McMillin Land Development
Company's Eastern Urban Center (EUC). EUC is a mixed-use urban core development of retail, office,
residential and neighborhood support services that will comprise a major portion of the Otay Ranch in the
eastern portion of Chula Vista, California. She was involved in the preparation of traffic and parking
circulations elements for the EIS document in association with Darnell & Associates. Her responsibility
included overall evaluation of the one-way couplet and proposed at-grade BRT operations, participation
with the design team and development of roadway and parking standards within the EUC, assembly and
evaluation of traffic data, evaluation of the external connection requirements for input into the EIR,
technical review of the Draft EIR, and attendance at monthly design team and City meetings.
Bunker Hill Redevelopment Plan Update
Ms. Liu, as a project engineer, conducted a traffic study for the Los Angeles Community Redevelopment
Agency for the Bunker Hill Redevelopment Area Design for a Development EIR. The Bunker Hill Design
for Development (DFD) area encompasses approximately 88 acres in downtown Los Angeles. Ms. Liu has
evaluated three DFD alternatives that varied the proposed mix and level of development allowable in
Bunker Hill, with up to 4.4 million square feet of additional office space, 1.2 million square feet of additional
retail space, 6,750 new residential units, and a 300-room hotel. This study included assessment of long-
term impacts of the potential redevelopment on the downtown street, freeway and transit systems.
West Los Angeles Mobility
Ms. Liu, as a project engineer, worked with the Southern California Association of Governments on this
study to prepare multimodal transportation guidelines to shape development in anticipation of a new light rail
transit station with a focus on pedestrian, bicycle, and bus transit access to the proposed Venice/Robertson
station of Metro's Exposition Light Rail Transit Project. Her involvement included development and analysis
of resident surveys, participation in public scope meetings and meetings with the transit agencies of the
Westside Cites (including City of Santa Monica, City of West Hollywood, City of Culver City, and City of
Beverly Hills).
Los Angeles International Airport(LAX) Traffic Mitigation Program
Ms. Liu, as a project engineer, was involved in the implementation of the development of the proposed traffic
mitigation program presented in the Third Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the
Los Angeles International Airport Master Plan Improvements Project (City of Los Angeles. December 2004).
She developed a workbook entitled LAX Advanced Planning Traffic Mitigation Report for each involved
jurisdiction to serve as the program implementation materials for future collaboration between the Los Angeles
World Airports (LAWA) and Caltrans. This workbook illustrated the recommended traffic mitigation plan with
proposed construction of the Lennox Interchange, providing intersection geometry, cost estimates, and any
available utility information for the impacted intersections/freeway ramp locations and proposed project
improvements according to the LAX Master Plan FEIR for Alternative D.
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PCR 2011 BILLING RATES AND EXPENSE CHARGES
PROFESSIONAL TIME
Environmental Planning& Documentation
President $270.00
Director/Principal $198.00
Principal $180.00
Associate Principal $162.00
Principal Planner $144.00
Senior Planner II $131.00
Senior Planner I $117.00
Planner $104.00
Associate Planner $90.00
Assistant Planner $77.00
Technician $63.00
Intern $50.00
• Biological Services
Principal/Director $225.00
Principal Environmental Scientist $170.00
Associate Principal $162.00
Principal Biologist $144.00
Senior Biologist II $131.00
Senior Biologist I $117.00
Biologist $104.00
Associate Biologist $90.00
Assistant Biologist $77.00
Technician $63.00
Intern $50.00
Air Quality,Climate&Acoustics
Director $162.00
Principal Engineer/Scientist $144.00
Senior Engineer/Scientist II $131.00
Senior Engineer/Scientist I $117.00
Engineer/Scientist $104.00
Associate Engineer/Scientist $90.00
Assistant Engineer/Scientist $77.00
Technician $63.00
Intern $50.00
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Historic Resources
Director $162.00
Principal Historian $144.00
Senior Historian II $131.00
Senior Historian I $117.00
Historian $104.00
Associate Historian $90.00
Assistant Historian $77.00
Technician $63.00
Intern $50.00
Archeological& Paleontological Resources
Director $162.00
Principal Archaeologist/Paleontologist $144.00
Senior Archaeologist/Paleontologist II $131.00
Senior Archaeologist/Paleontologist I $117.00
Archaeologist/Paleontologist $104.00
Associate Archaeologist/Paleontologist $90.00
Assistant Archaeologist/Paleontologist $77.00
Archaeological/Paleontological Technician $63.00
Intern $50.00
Support
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Senior GIS Specialist/Senior Graphics $104.00
GIS Specialist $81.00
Graphics Specialist $81.00
Publications Specialist $72.00
Production Specialist $72.00
DIRECT EXPENSES
Direct expenses will be billed at 110 percent of actual cost,including but not limited to:
• Retention of subcontractors.
• Purchase or rental of project materials and special supplies.
• Reproduction,printing and photographic costs.
• Postage,delivery,telephone and other communication costs when requested or approved
by client.
• Project-related mileage necessarily incurred at the prevailing Internal Revenue Service
Standard Mileage Rates.
BILLING TERMS
• Unless other contractual terms are agreed upon,PCR invoices on a monthly basis and
expects payment 30 days from date of invoice.
• PCR's scheduling commitments are made and taken seriously. However,PCR reserves
the right to modify performance schedules in instances where payment of PCR invoices
falls behind agreed-upon terms.
• PCR recalibrates its billing rates for professional time at the beginning of each calendar 11111
year and reserves the right to raise its billing rates for one or more professional categories
by no more than 5 percent twelve months following project initiation.
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2010 RATE SCHEDULE
Engineer/Scientist Rate/Hour
Staff Professional $102
Senior Staff Professional $118
Professional $136
Project Professional $154
Senior Professional $172
Associate $192
Principal $205
Construction Services
Engineering Technician I $ 53
Engineering Technician II $ 58
Senior Engineering Technician I $ 63
Senior Engineering Technician II $ 68
Site Manager I $ 77
Site Manager II $ 84
• Construction Manager $ 94
Design,Graphical,and Administrative Services
Designer $110
Senior Drafter/Senior CADD Operator $ 98
Drafter/CADD Operator/Artist $ 86
Admin Assistant/Tech Word Processor $ 55
Clerical $ 45
General
Direct Expenses Cost plus 12%
Subcontract Services Cost plus 12%
Communications Fee 3%of Professional Fees
Specialized Computer Applications(per hour) $ 15
Personal Automobile(per mile) Current IRS Rate
Photocopies(per page) $ .09
Rates are provided on a confidential basis and are client and project specific.
Rates will be adjusted annually based on the US Department of Labor,Bureau of Labor Statistics,
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers.
Rates for field equipment,health and safety equipment,and graphical supplies presented upon request.
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TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS
2010-2011
Hourly Billing Rates
Classification Hourly Rate
Principal $225.00 - $290.00
Senior Associate $195.00 - $200.00
Associate $170.00 - $195.00
Senior Engineer/Planner $140.00 - $150.00
Engineer/Planner $115.00 - $135.00
Administrative Support $100.00 - $115.00
Technician $110.00
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• Other direct costs/reimbursable expenses are invoiced at cost plus 10%
for handling.
• Personal auto mileage is reimbursed at the then current IRS approved
rate (50.0 cents per mile as of Jun 10).
• Voice& data communications (telephone, fax, computer, e-mail, etc.) are
invoiced at cost as a percentage of project labor.
effective 6/27/2009
Fehr&Peers reserves the right to change these rates at any time with or without advance notice.
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June 7, 2011
Eduardo Schonborn
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Re: PROPOSAL TO CONDUCT A NOISE STUDY FOR THE PROPOSED POINT VIEW
MASTER USE PLAN PROJECT,RANCHO PALOS VERDES,CALIFORNIA
Dear Mr. Martin:
PCR Services Corporation (PCR) appreciates the opportunity to submit this scope and fee
proposal for a noise impact study of proposed special events at the Point View Event Garden in the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes. The work would be carried out through an amendment to PCR's
Agreement for Environmental Consulting Services with the City dated January 18, 2011. As
described below, this scope of work for a Noise Study is to support documentation being prepared
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to evaluate environmental effects
associated with the proposed Point View Master Use Plan Project.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
As part of the approvals being sought for the Point View Master Use Plan, York Point View
Properties (YPVP) is proposing certain improvements and activities centered around the existing
landscaped patio/garden area in the central portion of the site to complement a proposed golf course.
This area, referred to as the "Event Garden,"has been used periodically over recent years for several
purposes, including the Las Candalistas (Walk On The Wildside) charity event, the U.S. Pony Club,
the filming of movies, television shows, and commercials, and for private parties hosted by the
owner. Historically, there have been about 10-20 events held on the site per year. Under the
proposed project, these uses would likely continue, however,the Master Use Plan would allow up to
30 events per year on the property. Events will include fund raising and charity events, private
parties, public and community events, weddings and receptions, corporate parties, outdoor
conferences, educational events.
The City is seeking services to conduct a noise study to assess potential noise impacts
associated with outdoor events at the site on residential land uses in the area.
SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of services for the noise study will include the following:
• PCR will define noise criteria based on applicable noise regulations and guidelines and
prepare a brief protocol for City review.
233 Wilshire Boulevard,Suite 130,Santa Monica,California 90401 INTERNET www.pernet.com TEL 310.450.4848 FAX 310.451.5279
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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
June 7, 2011 -Page 2
• PCR will conduct long-term ambient noise measurements at up to four locations over
72-hours (starting Thursday June 9th through Tuesday June 14th) and short-term (15-
minute)
monitoring sessions at up to two locations to establish ambient noise levels in
proximity to potentially affected residential uses. Locations for measurements will
include the project site, including areas of the site proximate or adjacent to
neighboring residential properties. These noise measurements will be performed
when no outdoor events are scheduled at the project site. This noise survey will
provide the basis for assessing noise impacts associated with special events
anticipated under the proposed project using the City's noise standard and/or the
current ambient sound environment as a threshold.
• To evaluate outdoor event noise effects on nearby residential uses a simulated event will
be staged at the project site, tentatively scheduled for Friday June 17th. To simulate a
worst case event, a disk jockey (DJ)will need to be present with audio equipment to play
various kinds of music at PCR's direction. PCR can assist in procuring the services of a
DJ if needed and will provide guidance regarding equipment and how it should be
located and used. It is recommended that a number of guests be invited for the test event
to simulate other potential noise sources (e.g., clinking of glasses and plates, clapping,
cheering, attempts to talk over the music, etc.). Noise measurements will be conducted at
the stage area of the Event Garden and at property boundary areas near residential uses
during the mock event.
• PCR will prepare and submit a draft Noise Study that summarizes the results of the
tasks above. The results of the test event noise measurements will be used to develop
event operational guidelines including allowable noise level limits at the stage area to
reduce noise impacts at nearby residential uses. PCR will request City comments and
finalize the noise study report.
SCHEDULE&DELIVERABLES
We propose to issue a 1st draft Noise Study within twelve (12)working days after completion
of site noise measurements and concurrence with the City regarding the appropriate thresholds of
significance to be used for assessing outdoor noise. A final Noise Study will be completed within
seven (7)working days following receipt of a consolidated set of City comments.
FEE
The scope of services outlined above totals $12,812, including PCR labor, equipment rental,
and reimbursable expenses. Reimbursable expenses shall include instrumentation usage fee and
traveled mileage. In the event PCR contracts with a DJ, an estimated allowance of $2,000 is
provided which assumes an approximately 6 hour event as well as set-up and break-down time. The
amount ultimately invoiced will based on an approved estimate reflecting the contracted DJ's actual
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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
June 7, 2011 -Page 3
cost. The combined cost with DJ is $14,812. This fee will be billed in accordance with PCR's
current Billing Rates and Expense Charges and is based on the following assumptions:
• Two site visits will be required to set and retrieve ambient monitoring equipment, with
access to the project site provided by the client.
• Issuing one draft and final Noise Study.
• Any additional meetings or visits required during the work would be billed as an extra
service at the hourly rate.
KEY PERSONNEL
Kyle Kim,Ph.D. is a Senior Engineer with notable professional and academic experience in
environmental acoustical consulting. During his career, Dr. Kim has conducted environmental
acoustics analyses for numerous projects in southern California and throughout the United States. A
resume for Dr. Kim is presented as an attachment. Dr. Kim will be supported by Vivian Liao and
other PCR staff as needed to perform the required analyses. Ms. Heidi Rous, PCR Principal and
Director, will direct the acoustical work, including quality assurance and participation in the
simulated event.
Should you have any questions or require additional information please feel free to contact us
at(310)451-4488. Thank you for considering PCR.
Sincerely,
PCR SERVICES CORPORATION
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Principal Senior Scientist
Attachments
Point View Noise Study
Senior GIST Totals
Director Engineer/ Engineer! Acoustics Graphics Publication
Task (Acoustics) Scientist I Scientist Intern Specialist s Specialist
$ 162 $ 117 $ 104 $ 50 $ 90 $ 80 Hours Cost
Noise Survey 14 10 24 $ 2,138
Simulation Event 10 12 12 34 $ 3,624
Report 14 28 6 2 2 52 $ 6,184
Equipment Rental 0 $ 150
Subtask 0 $ - III
Subtotal Task 1 110 '$ 12,096
TOTAL PCR LABOR $ 12,096
Reprographics $ 50
Delivery/Postage $ 36
Transportation $ 305
Rental equipment $ 260
TOTAL EXPENSES(with 10%markup) $ 716
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GRAND TOTAL(without optional tasks) $ 12,812
GRAND TOTAL(with optional tasks) $ 14,812