RPVCCA_CC_SR_2013_05_07_02_Marymount_Consultant_Environ_PSARANCHO FALOS
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
JOEL ROJAS,COMMUNITY
DIRECTOR
DATE:.MAY 7,2013
SUBJECT:MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY -AWARD
OF CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO
PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT FOR
THE CITY THAT ASSESSES THE ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS OF THE UNIVERSITY'S REQUEST TO
RECONFIGURE THE 2010 COUNCIL APPROVED
ATHLETIC FIELD.
REVIEWED BY:CAROLYN LEHR,CITY MANAGER ~
Project Manager:Ara Mihranian,Deputy Director of Community Development~
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign a Professional Service Agreement with
Rincon Consultants,Inc.,to prepare an Environmental Document for the City that
assesses the environmental impacts of the University's request to reconfigure the 2010
Council approved Athletic Field.
DISCUSSION
On April 16,2013,Staff presented an item to the City Council recommending that the
Council execute a Professional Service Agreement with Rincon Environmental
Consultants (Rincon)for the preparation of an Environmental Document that assesses
the potential impacts associated with Marymount's request to reconfigure the 2010
Council approved Athletic Field.In light of other matters related to Marymount's
expansion project that were scheduled for the May yth meeting,to avoid public
confusion,at the April 16th meeting,the City Council unanimously agreed to continue
this matter to the May yth meeting.As such,the Council is now being asked to consider
executing the Professional Service Agreement between the City and Rincon.Attached
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for the Council's review is the April 16th City Council Staff Report that includes the
discussion associated with said Professional Service Agreement along with a copy of
the Professional Service Agreement and the Rincon proposal.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Public Comments
Since the transmittal of the April 16th Staff Report to the City Council,the City received
two comment letters from Marymount's legal counsel,Mr.Davis,and three letters from
members of the public expressing concern with Marymount's proposal.The four
comment letters are attached for the Council's review.
ATTACHMENTS
•Public Comments (since the transmittal of the April 16,2013 CC Staff Report)
•April 16,2013 City Council Staff Report
o Professional Services Agreement
o Exhibit "A"-Rincon Consultants Proposal
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Public Comment Letters
May 7,2013 City Council Meeting
Marymount California University
Environmental Service Agreement
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Ara Mihranian
From:
Sent:
To:
SUbject:
Fred Koehler <fhkoehler@cox.net>
Saturday,April 13,2013 2:52 PM
Ara Mihranian
Marymount changes.
I feel like a broken record.Can't anybody just say NO to their changes?they had a long time to accept City plans.I
know it costs a lot of money to keep going over all their requests and I object.Why do you feel you have to give in
every time they ask for a variance?
Can RPV change it's contracts once they are signed?Get a backbone -JUST SAY NO!!!
Priscilla Koehler
3352 Seaclaire Dr.
RPV,Ca.
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Ara Mihranian
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Davis,Donald M.<DDavis@bwslaw.com>
Tuesday,April 16,2013 8:44 AM
CC;Joel Rojas;Ara Mihranian;Carol Lynch <c1ynch@rwglaw.com>
'Michael Brophy';Jim Reeves
Marymount California University:Selection of Rincon Consultants,Inc.to Prepare the CEQA
Documentation for the Revised Athletic Field Plans
Dear Mayor Brooks and City Councilmembers,
Due to schedule conflicts,Marymount California University will not have a representative in attendance at the meeting
tonight when the referenced item comes before the City Council.
Marymount supports the staff recommendation for the City to retain Rincon Consultants,Inc.to prepare the CEQA
documentation for Marymount's proposed revisions to the City approved athletic field plans.Rincon is a well-respected
firm,and,as noted in the staff report,has considerable experience in preparing CEQA documentation for municipal and
institutional recreational projects.Rincon's proposal reflects a solid understanding of the scope of work,and,as the party
responsible for paying for the consultant,Marymount believes that the cost estimates are both realistic and considerably
more reasonable given the nature of the changes to the approved plans.
We note that Rincon has prepared CEQA documentation on an accelerated schedule for recreational facilities far larger
than the single athletic field to be relocated on the University's campus and would request that staff be directed to work
with Rincon in a similar expedited manner so that the revised plans can be considered by the City Council at the earliest
opportunity.
Sincerely,
Donald M.Davis
Partner
BURKE,WILLIAMS &SORENSEN.LLP
444 South Flower Street
Suite 2400
Los Angeles,CA 90071
213-236-0600 phone
213-236-2700 fax
213-236-2702 direct
ddavis@bwslaw.com
www.bwslaw.com
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Ara Mihranian
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Davis,Donald M.<DDavis@bwslaw.com>
Friday,April 19,2013 3:22 PM
CC;Joel Rojas;Ara Mihranian;Carolyn Lehr;Carol Lynch <clynch@rwglaw.com>
'Michael Brophy';'Jim Reeves'
Marymount California University:Request to Agendize at a Special Meeting the Selection of
Rincon Consultants,Inc.to Prepare the CEQA Documentation for the University's Revised
Athletic Field Plan$
Revision F.pdf
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Dear Mayor Brooks and City Council members
On behalf of Marymount California University,I write to express our surprise and disappointment that the City Council
continued the referenced item to the City Council's meeting of May 7th.The Council has been aware for some time that
the timely processing of Marymount's application was critical for programming purposes.Indeed,in the attached letter of
February 27,which you were all copied on,I stated the following:
In terms of programming needs,Marymount has long made it clear to the City that the Athletic Field
needed to be relocated once the parking lot improvements were built.The fall semester begins in August and
Marymount's athletic teams and students will need a field to practice on starting August 1.As such,time is of
the essence,and every reasonable effort should be made to expedite this process.
Following receipt of this letter,City staff,to their credit,worked closely with the University in the selection process for the
environmental consultant,and specifically put this item on the agenda at the earliest opportunity since the application is
now complete and no further processing can take place until the consultant is retained.While we regret that we were
unable attend the meeting,Marymount was not given any notice by staff or any of the Councilmembers that there were
any significant questions or concerns regarding this matter,and my understanding is that most City consultant contracts
are generally put on the consent calendar.Accordingly,to learn that this item was continued,apparently due to
undisclosed,ex parte communications to the Council,is very disturbing.
Each day of inaction means another day that Marymount students and the community will go without a permanent athletic
field.
Therefore,Marymount respectfully requests that the Council reconsider its decision to delay the processing of
Marymount's application,and re-agendize this item for a special meeting next week,or at the latest the special meeting
that has been set for April 30.
If you have any questions regarding this request or need more information as to how the resulting delay impacts the
University,please feel free to contact me or Dr.Brophy.
Sincerely,
Donald M.Davis
Partner
BURKE,WILLIAMS &SORENSEN,LLP
s,Donald M.
lay,April 16,2013 8:44 AM
el Rojas;'Ara Mihranian';Carol Lynch <c1ynch@rwglaw.com>
~I Brophy';Jim Reeves
Marymount California University:Selection of Rincon Consultants,Inc.to Prepare the CEQA Documentation for the Revised Athletic Field Plans
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Dear Mayor Brooks and City Councilmemb'ers,
Due to schedule conflicts,Marymount California University will not have a representative in attendance at the meeting
tonight when the referenced item comes before the City Council.
Marymount supports the staff recommendation for the City to retain Rincon Consultants,Inc.to prepare the CEQA
documentation for Marymount's proposed revisions to the City approved athletic field plans.Rincon is a well-respected
firm,and,as noted in the staff report,has considerable experience in preparing CEQA documentation for municipal and
institutional recreational projects,Rincon's proposal reflects a solid understanding of the scope of work,and,as the party
responsible for paying for the consultant,Marymount believes that the cost estimates are both realistic and considerably
more reasonable given the nature of the changes to the approved plans.
We note that Rincon has prepared CEQA documentation on an accelerated schedule for recreational facilities far larger
than the single athletic field to be relocated on the University's campus and would request that staff be directed to work
with Rincon in a similar expedited manner so that the revised plans can be considered by the City Council at the earliest
opportunity.
Sincerely,
Donald M.Davis
Partner
BURKE,WILLIAMS &SORENSEN,LLP
444 South Flower Street
Suite 2400
Los Angeles,CA 90071
213-236-0600 phone
213-236-2700 fax
213-236-2702 direct
ddavis@bwslaw.com
www.bwslaw.com
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Joel Rojas,Director
Ara Mihranian,Deputy Director
Community Development
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes,California 90275-5391
Re:Marymount College:Processing of Application for Revision "F"to CUP No.9
(ZON2012-00366)
Dear Messrs,Rojas and Mihranian:
I write on behalf of Marymount College in response to the letter to President Brophy
dated February 22,2013 from Mr.Mlhranian (attached)indicating that the referenced
application has not been deemed "complete"by the City based on the "information or
clarification"items requested in the letter.While this letter is intended to address the listed
items,we strongly disagree that such items constitute grounds under the Permit Streamlining
Act for the apparent inertia on the part of the City to expeditiously process the requested
modifications to the College's approved plans for its relocated Athletic Field,which revisions
were first presented to City staff more than 10 months ago.This recreational facility is critical
not only to Marymount's programming needs,but is also a long-awaited community asset.
Accordingly,we respectfully request that the City devote the time and resources necessary to
act on this application without further delay.
A.The Application should be deemed complete under the Permit Streamlining Act.
As an initial matter,the College is extremely disappointed that City staff waited until the
last possible day of the 30-day period afforded under the Permit Streamlining Act ("PSAfl
)to
respond to such a time sensitive application.The additional information or revisions provided by
the College on January 25,2013 in response to the City's first request of November 27,2012
were not extensive and the application was itself narrowed to a single improvement -the
Athletic Field..
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Turning to the requirements of the PSA,as the City is well aware,1 the overall policy of
the PSA,as stated in Government Code section 65921,is to "expedite decisions"on projects
and to relieve permit applicants from protracted and unjustified delays in processing their permit
applications.2 In order for project applicants to have a clear understanding of what is required
of them,the PSA mandates that "each local agency shall compile one or more lists that shall
specify in detail the information that will be required from any applicant for a development
project.'r3 The City's PSA information list must also "indicate the criteria which the [City]will
apply in order to determine the completeness of any application submitted to it for a
development project:r4 Furthermore,the PSA also clearly states that an applicant cannot be
required to "submit with his or her initial application the entirety of the information which a public
agency may require in order to take final action on the application.',5
With these policies and requirements in mind,the five alleged "completeness"items are
not included in any City PSA "list"that I am aware of,nor could I find them posted on the City's
website (which is generally a fine example of government transparency).I suspect that this is
because the items are not true completeness items,but rather,as further discussed below,the
items are permissible requests for clarification or supplemental information that the City may
certainly request after an application is deemed complete based on the City's PSA IiSt,6
The College's response and position on each specific item follows:
1.Clarification of the College's intentions with respect to the approved
facilities and improvements under Phases 1 ·3.
Within the outer time period currently permitted under Phase 1 of Condition No.60(a)
(e.g.,September 30,2013),and as disclosed on multiple occasions in conversations with staff
and before the City Council,the College has indicated that it is prepared to complete the parking
improvements needed to provide the 120 additional spaces required under the CUP (currently
underway)and the Athletic Field.
With respect to the remaining Phase 1 improvements,the Council's approval of the
revised parking lot plans in April 2012,which provided for all required campus parking,reduced
the need to concurrently commence work on the reconfiguration of the northern campus parking
areas proposed under Phase 1 because such work would not add any additional parking
1 I refer you to my prior letter of September 2005 outlining the City's non-compliance at the time with the
PSA regarding the College revised application for CUP Revision "E"for the campus master plan.As you
will recall,the City ultimately acknowledged that the application should be deemed complete under the
PSA.
2 See Bickel v.City of Piedmont (1997)16 Cal.4th 1040,1046.
3 Govt.Code §65940;emphasis added.
4 Govt.Code §65941 (a).
5 Govt.Code §65944(b);emphasis added.
6 See Govt.Code §65944(a).
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spaces,but would require significant and costly grading.Much of the remaining preliminary
grading work in Phase 1 is associated with the construction of the proposed Athletic Building,
which has always been part of Phase 2.Again,rather than do extensive preliminary grading for
an improvement that was not being immediately constructed (and would thus only result in an
empty building pad),the College put the City on notice in its CUP amendment application of
October 2012 that Marymount would like to amend its approvals to extend the outside
completion date for this grading work as well as the time periods to complete Phases 2 and 3.
In the City's letter of November 27,2012,staff requested detailed information on any proposed
revisions to the grading plans and quantities associated with the application to extend the
phasing schedule.
Marymount viewed this as a valid request under the circumstances,and promptly
directed its engineers to provide such information.City staff was advised in December 2012
that such work was underway,but would take many weeks to complete,which is why the
requested phasing amendments to the CUP in the October application were deleted from the
application for Revision "F"submitted in January 2013.City staff was further advised that the
phasing amendments would be resubmitted at a later date once the requested grading
information was prepared.
In short,at no time has the College indicated that it intended to let the approval for the
remaining Phase 1 grading and other improvements "lapse,"but rather,the College has for
many months been working on an extension request that the College had originally hoped when
submitted in October 2012 would be considered by the City Council in advance of the current
outside completion date for Phase 1,which at the time was approximately one year later (i.e.,
September 30,2013).
With respect to staff's understanding,as stated in the letter,that "At a future time,the
College Intends to seek further approvals to,•.the improvements for Phase 2 and 3,"we are not
entirely clear as to what you are referring to.In order to avoid any misunderstanding,let us
explain the College's intentions again in our own words.In its October 2012 application,the
College stated its intention to request additional time to complete construction of the approved
facilities listed in these phases,so to the extent a time extension for the existing approvals is
desired by the College --that is a correct understanding.However,to be clear,Marymount has
not proposed and is not intending to propose any changes to the physical locations,footprints,
or features of the seven facilities included in Phases 2 and 3.Furthermore,subject to its
continuing rights under the existing CUP approvals described below,Marymount's current
intention is not to commence work on these facilities until action is taken by the City Council on
the desired extension of the phasing schedule.
Marymount would also like to clarify what may be a misconception held by certain City
staff members based on some of the comments made by staff during the February 22,2013
conference call.That is,if the City Council for whatever reason does not act on or approve the
request to extend the time period for the remaining Phase 1 grading work by September 30,
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2013,then the approval of the facilities in Phases 2 and 3 would somehow immediately become
null and void.That is not a correct interpretation of the current CUP approvals.There are
seven facilities approved and to be completed within the time periods provided under Phases 2
and 3.The preliminary site grading in Phase 1,however,is not associated with at least four of
the improvements.Those facilities are the Administration/Admissions,Auditorium/Fine Arts
Studio and the Student Union,which involve additions to existing structures,as well the
Maintenance Building,because it is a minor improvement.The preliminary site grading is also
arguably not a critical component of the approved Library,as the existing Phase 2 approval
includes grading for this facility.In short,the College's ability to proceed with these
improvements will remain valid for the current periods allowed under Phases 2 and 3 (including
the permitted one year extension)regardless of any actions taken or not taken by the City
Council on or before September 30,2013 with respect to any remaining Phase 1 grading.
Marymount does acknowledge that if the Council does not timely act on an extension
request for the remaining Phase 1 grading work,which is part of the College's proposed
Revision "G"application,then the College will not be able to proceed with the construction of the
Athletic Building and the Faculty Building,in addition to the remaining northern parking area
improvements,until such an application is approved.
To summarize the College's intentions,and their ramifications on the current CUP
approvals,the submitted Revision "F"requests modifications to a single facility -the Athletic
Field.The application requests an expansion of the playing surface,but results in an overall
reduction in new developed area because the tennis courts will be eliminated.The other
requested change is that approximately the same amount of excavated material as in the
approved plan will need to be exported over a three-week period because there is no place to
utilize or store such material on the campus at this time.The proposal is thus,as aptly stated in
the City's letter,for "discrete revisions"to a limited portion of the approved campus master plan,
which will have no direct bearing on the remaining facilities other than the previously identified
need to revise the preliminary site grading plans.
2.Completion of the Athletic Field.
Item No.2in the City's letter - a request for the date by when the "construction of the
athletic field will be completed"-is clearly not an appropriate PSA completeness item for the
simple and ironic reason that such date is wholly dependent on when the City acts on the
application,which initially requires the application to be deemed complete.According to the
College's construction team,the revised Athletic Field should take approximately 3 months to
complete.Because the College cannot proceed with the final construction plans until the City
Council acts on the requested modifications,at least another 30-45 days will need to be added
to the process.Additional pre-construction time may also be needed,but the College is
cautiously optimistic that many of the delays encountered in the start up to the parking lot work
have been addressed and can be avoided in the future through better communication and
coordination between City staff and the College's construction team.
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In terms of programming needs,Marymount has long made it clear to the City that the
Athletic Field needed to be relocated once the parking lot improvements were built.The fall
semester begins in August and Marymount's athletic teams and students will need a field to
practice on starting August 1.As such,time is of the essence,and every reasonable effort
should be made to expedite this process.
3.Spectator information.
Item NO.3 in the City's letter requesting information on where 70 spectators will observe
games and where they will park regrettably both misconstrues and ignores the applicable
information in the College's January supplemental submittal.As such,it is also not a PSA
completeness item,bur rather,a minor request for clarification,which could have been
addressed in a 5-minute phone call many weeks ago.On pages 3 -7 of its sUbmittal,
Marymount reiterated that its plans do not call for any formal seating as spectators will,as they
have for many years past,simply sit or stand on the sideline areas of the Field.The College
also interviewed faculty and provided detailed estimates of historic spectator attendance,which
has been and is expected to remain minimal,Of all sports played on campus,only men's
soccer is likely to draw more than a few dozen spectators to any given match,and of these
spectators,the College's Athletic Director believes 30 or fewer are likely to be "visitors,"which
the College defined on page 6 as "non-Marymount students.,,7 Thus,as to the apparent
question as to how will campus parking accommodate these 30 non-Marymount student visitors,
according to some of the most recent City staff reports on campus parking,the temporary
parking lot has been observed to be largely empty by late afternoon,which is precisely when the
anticipated 10 men's soccer matches would be played during the course of the year.With the
completion of the 120 permanent additional spaces in the new parking lot,Marymount believes
there will be more than sufficient parking capacity for these 30 visitors.This understanding is
based in part on the findings of the City staff recommended and City Council certified Final EIR
for the campus master plan and the current conditions of approval,which allow up 100 visitors
on campus at one time"8
4.Update to Hydrology Report.
Technical responses to the questions raised about potential runoff from the proposed
use of synthetic turf were provided by the College in its January submittal.Again,although not
a PSA completeness item,an updated hydrology report,as requested,will be provided within
the next two weeks,which will allow more than sufficient time for consideration of this
information before the application is acted on by the City Council.
7 Parking demands for existing Marymount students have been fully addressed In the Final EIR and
current CUP.
8 See Condition of Approval No.139.
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5.Request for landscape plan revisions to address campus areas and issues
unrelated to the Athletic Field.
The City's final "completeness"item was a request that the College's modifications to its
Landscape Plan for the Athletic Field "be expanded"to address an unrelated issue regarding
the College historic fire suppression practice of disking its unimproved campus areas.
Marymount has acknowledged its willingness to work with the City on alternative fuel
modification practices,which typically occur during the summer months. Compliance with this
request is not a proper basis for deeming the application incomplete,however,because,like all
of the other items listed above,it is not part of the City's PSA application list for this specific
development project.
For the reasons set forth above,Marymount requests confirmation from City staff
by no later than March 4,2013,that its application for CUP Revision "F"pertaining to a
single facility -the Athletic Field -be deemed complete under the PSA,subject,like any
another.project,to continuing reasonable requests from the City for additional
information and clarification prior to final action on the application.
B.Retention of CEQA consultant for CUP Revision "F".
Marymount was also disappointed to learn in last week's conference call that the City
had not taken any steps towards the retention of a CEQA consultant to do any of the necessary
supplemental environmental review on the proposed modifications to the Athletic Field.We had
been advised several weeks earlier that a request for proposals (RFP)would be sent to the two
firms identified by the City based on the understanding that the scope of work would be limited
to the Athletic Field plan revisions.
Marymount requests that a copy of the proposed scope of work be immediately
provided,and,subject to any significant concerns the College may have with respect to
such scope of work,that the RFP be sent out by no later than March 4.2013.
C.Assurance of adequate staffing to timely process CUP Revision "F"and oversee
ongoing construction activities.
In light of the remaining processing work to be done on Marymount's pending application
and the time sensitivity of the matter,along with the need to monitor the ongoing construction
activities 9 as well as other campus operations,the College has concerns regarding the time
demands being placed on Mr.Mihranian,who clearly also has numerous other administrative
9 We note that the Marymount campus master plan remains listed on the City's website under the heading
of "Proposed Development Projects."Given that work has been underway for some time,the College
believes that proper public disclosure requires that the project be listed under the City's heading for
"Development Projects under Construction,"
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responsibilities.Accordingly,Marymount respectfully suggests that this may be an opportune
time to delegate more responsibility to other staff members,and at a minimum,the College
requests assurances that adequate staffing will be provided to ensure the timely and proper
administration of these matters.
Sincerely,
DMD:ir
cc:(Via e-mail only)
Dr.Michael Brophy,President,Marymount College
Jim Reeves,Vice President,Marymount College
RPV City Council members
Carolyn Lehr,City Manager
Carol Lynch,City Attorney
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Dr.Michael Brophy
President
Marymount College
30800 Palos Verdes Drive East
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING.BUILDING.&CODE ENFOI<CEMENT
Subject:Conditional Use Permit No.9 Revision "F"et.a!.(ZON2012-00366)-
Amendments to the Council Adopted Athletic Field and Conditions of Approval
Dear Dr.Brophy,
On October 29,2012,Marymount College submitted a request to amend its current
Conditional Use Permit approved by the City Council in 2010.On January 25,2013,in
response to the City's November 27,2012 letter,Marymount College submitted the
requested additional information for its Conditional Use Permit (CUP)Revision "F"
application.Included in this submittal is a Variance application to revise the Council
approved location of the proposed 30-foot tall athletic field netting.The College's CUP
Revision 'F'application 'is to modify the configuration of the Council approved athletic field
and to amend specific conditions.Specifically,Marymount College seeks the following three
revisions to its current Conditional Use Permit approved by the City Council in 2010:
•To remove the four tennis courts approved for the western portion of the campus in
order to enlarge the playing area for the proposed Athletic Field and to change the
surface material for the Athletic Field from turf grass to synthetic grass.The proposal
also changes the Council approved grading quantities requiring a revision to the
Grading Permit to allow export of earth material and a Variance Permit for the
proposed 30-foot tall retractable nets.
•To amend Condition No.136 to allow up to three outdoor events (including the
graduation ceremonies)with amplified sound on the Athletic Field with the approval of
a Special Use Permit.
•To amend Condition No.79 to more accurately reflect the limitations on structures for
primary occupancy in the identified Geologic Setback Area.
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Based on Staffs review of the submitted materials,the following information or clarification is
needed to deem your application complete for processing:
1.As discussed during the February 22,2013 conference call,City Staff understands
that the College intends to only complete the expanded parking lot and revised
athletic field as part of Phase 1.As we understand it,the College intends to let the
remaining elements authorized in Condition No.60 regarding Phase 1 to lapse,
including on-site grading that is necessary for the improvements contemplated for
Phases 2 and 3.At a future time,the College intends to seek further approvals to
revive the lapsed Phase 1 improvements,as well as the improvements for Phases
2 and 3.Please confirm our understanding of the College's approach on this
issue,because the College's acknowledgement that the future phases require
separate review and approval is necessary to enable the City to proceed to
analyze the discrete revisions contemplated for the athletic field.
2.As indicated during the February 22,2013 conference call,City Staff is concerned
that the entitlement process,plan check process,and construction process (if
approved by the City Council)for the proposed modifications to the Council-
approved athletic field will not be completed within the Phase 1 time period.As
such,please identify a realistic date by when the College believes the construction
of the athletic field will be completed so that this can be considered as part of the
City's review of the requested application and whether the completion date for the
athletic field will need to be extended.
3.According to the information recently submitted,the College anticipates up to 70
spectators attending certain games that will be held at the proposed athletic field.
Please indicate on the project plans where these spectators will be accommodated
around the athletic field and where parking will be provided for spectators.
4.An updated hydrology report (with updated calculations)will be needed to account
for any added runoff generated by the use of synthetic turf material for the
proposed athletic field.Additionally,please demonstrate how the proposed project
will or will not increase flow rates released from detention basin for the 10 and 50
year event.Include a depth-duration curve for the detention basin demonstrating
that no overtopping will occur during 50 year event.
5·,The College's disking of the southern slope results in a denuded hillside that
causes sloughing of soil into the City's V-ditch and storm drains,which has the
potential for clogging storm drain inlets and adversely impacting storm water
quality.Over the past several months,this issue has been discussed with the
College's design team to find a way to stabilize the slope surface soil while
accomplishing any fuel modification requirements.As such,since the College is
updating its landscape plan to addresstl;le-modificatiaRS 0 the athletic field,the
~y requests the proposed Landscap~to be expanded to ddress this issue.
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MARYMOUNT COLLEGE CUP NO.9 REVISION "F"
FEBRUARY 22,2013
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If you should have any questions or comments,please contact me at 310-544-5228 or via
email ataram@rpv.com.
Ara .anian
Deputy Director
c.Joel Rojas,Community Development Director
Carol Lynch,City Attorney
Dave Snow,Assistant City Attorney
Don Davis,Marymount College Attorney
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Marymount College is requesting from RPV an increased enrollment from 923 to 1,200
Marymount is requesting an increased enrollment from 923 to 1200 001 (2).jpg;Marymount
Academic Degree Requirements page One 001 (2).jpg;Marymount Academic Degree
Requirements page Seven 001 (2).jpg;Marymount Bachelor of Arts Requirements page nine
001 (2).jpg;SPRING 2013 STUDENT ENROLLMENT REPORT.pdf
I have attached a current page from the College's website dated 4/23/2013 which
represents that "Marymount College is requesting from the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes an increase of enrollment capacity from 923 to 1,200 students.This is "To
prepare for an anticipated increase in enrollment,largely due to student desire for four-
year degrees,"
As you know from your previous reviews and investigations of the College's most recent
two Certified enrollment reports (FALL 2012 &SPRING 2013),the College is recently
reporting that "there are no SA program students in this (Traditional Degree)
category."
The reason espoused (unilaterally by the College beginning in FALL 2012)"..is that
"There are no upper division courses (300 -400 series)offered in this (Traditional Degree)
day program .."
However,as further described in the College's 2012-2013 Catalog (pages attached)
"Degree Programs (AA &SA)are comprised of a common liberal education core
plus degree-specific requirements .."(page 1 -attached).
"Marymount Liberal Education Core (36 -44 Units)..provides a common foundation
for all Marymount degrees."(page 7)As described in further detail on this page,such
"core"courses are represented by Series 100 and Series 200 "lower division courses".
The "Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degrees"(page 9)requires candidates to fulfill
the following condition(s):"2.)Complete the Marymount liberal education core
requirements as outlined in preceding pages."
Therefore,the College is currently not in compliance with the Reporting
requirements of Conditions 140-146 and is inconsistent and non-compliant with its
own published degree requirements as shown above.
Therefore,please consider this as a request for the City Of Rancho Palos Verdes,through
its elected officials,to;
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1.Require full Compliance from the College with Enrollment Reporting Certification
per Conditions #140 ..146,that the College had previously observed and complied with in
the preceding reports from FALL 2010 through SPRING 2012.
2.)Require that any pending EIR review encompass a Comprehensive set of
subjects,including the announced and expanded enrollments (reference above)as
well as all of the announced Re ..Phasingproposals acknowledged by the College's
Counsel (letter of February 27,2013)that are pending re-introduction after their
proposed (Piecemeal)CEQA "Mini"EIR limited to only their Revised Athletic Field.
3.)Any lesser ElR review based upon the presumption that the previous EIR &CUP
would remain In place with a simple add-on ofa Field EIRlCUP is nonsense.That is
becauselbeCollege'sproposedimplementationoflheirRevised.Athletic Field would
virtuaUyvoidandannulthefoundationalFlndingsancfFacts in ·.Support of Findings upon
which.the ••201.0..4.1 •••••&••201.0-42··.Resolutions·.were··.Oased.
4.)At that time,in 2010,both the PC and CC passed additional Resolutions (Resolutions
PC-2010-24 &CC 2010-64)against moving the field -as was proposed in Measure P
-farther westward toward PVDE.Such resolutions were based upon a considered and
lengthy review of Safety for the public,especially Section 2.1.10 of Resolution 2010-42
(on page 6 of 31)which states "The City Council finds that the site is of adequate size to
accommodate an athletic field in addition to the other components of the project,provided
that it is moved further to the east,with two tennis courts on either side,because a
field so configured,would not result in safety impacts on Palos Verdes Drive East."
5.).Precedent has been established for additional environmental,analysis based
upon Marymounts'recent announcements of its mission transformation in becoming a
University granting advanced degrees based upon lithe school's increased enrollment
which has doubled in the past three years."City Attorney Lynch stated that
Marymount's then announced change in September 2009,justified a similar expanded
environmental analysis;"Clearly,this is a significant change that does need to be
addressed."she said.This precedent is also memorialized (respectively)on pages 5
&4 of Resolutions 201041 &201042 for a much more comprehensive EIR than
envisioned with the College-proposed Rincon Contract pending your review May 7th.
Your review and consideration of these important matters is appreciated.
Jim Gordon
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Main Campus at Marymount College Rancho Palos Verdes,California
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Academic Degree Programs
The academic programs are a product of the Marymount College "mission,
vision and values"statements and represent a belief in the value of the liberal arts
and cross-disciplinary programs appropriate to our students and faculty.There are
also programs and courses that emphasize learning through field work and through
individual investigation and experience.
Marymount College offers the following degree programs:
•Associate in Arts
•Associate in Science
•Bachelor of Arts in Business
•Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts
•Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies
• .Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Degree programs are comprised of a common liberal education core plus degree-
specific requirements.Each degree program also offers a choice of concentrations or
emphases.(see Academic Degree Requirements)
All Bachelor degree programs culminate in a senior capstone project and a
portfolio of work and reflection.(See Capstone descriptions unt:ler course numbers
497-498 in corresponding disciplines)
Degree program leatning outcomes represent embedded versions of the
Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs)at the level and in the disciplines
appropriate to each degree.Each degree enSures achievement oflearning outcomes
via a coherent curriculum ,robust assessment,and student reflection that forms a
foundation for lifelong learning and the creation bf meaning.(See ISLOs listed on
page iii and degree specific learning outcomes and curriculum unt:lerAcademic
Degree Requirements)
Degree programs are enriched and supplemented by options that include study
travel,service learning,internships,field practicurn,independent study,Marymount
Advantage opportunities,and Honors.
Experiential Learning
Study Abroad and Faculty-Led Study 1'raveI Programs
Studying overseas provides a unique opportunity which can open up fresh
perspectives on international political,econortric and social issues,interpersonal and
intercultural relationships,and career choices.
Marymount's study abroad and faculty-led study travel programs directly
support our emphasis on encouraging students to recognize and develop multiple
perspectives and global awareness.,
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Academic Degree
Requirements
MARYMOUNT LmERAL EDUCATION CORE (36 ..44 UNITS)
This core provides a common foundation for all Marymount degrees.
1.SkiDs Core (12..13 units)
Development of the reading,writing,listening,speaking and analytical
thinking skills necessary to communicate with confidence,clarity,sensitivity,
efficiency and precision.
One course from each of the following:
Expository Writing:3 units
English 112
Analytical Writing:3 units
English 114
Speech:3 units
Communication Arts 105,125,130,145,200,250 or
Speech 105,125,130,145,200,250
Logical Thinking:3-4 units
Computer Science 183 or above,Math 060,090 (not 0901)
or above,Philo86phy 130,AnthropologylPsychQlogy/Sociology 235
or Business 220
2.Humanities Core (13..15 units)
A focus on the world condition in which the primary purpose is to assist the
student with discovering and developing hislherlhumanity as a person,and
thus with developing the knowledge,wisdom and values that emphasize why
and how this humaneness ought to be critically applied to personal,social,
vocational,environmental and spiritual life.
One course from eadl of the following:
The Art ojBeing Human:1-3 units
Interdisciplinary Studies 117,117H or 1D217 by placement
Lu~am~:3uni~
English 120 through 260
Philosophy:.3 units
Philosophy course
Religion:3 units
Religion course
Fine Arts:3 units
AM 101 through 271
Art 104 through 231
Communication Arts 110,Music 100 through 116,185
Theater 100 through 121,185 _,.
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Requirements for the Associate in Arts and Associate in
Science Degrees
Marymount College,incorporated under the laws of the state of California and
empowered by these laws to grant academic degrees,confers the Associate in Arts or
Associate in Science degree upon candidates who fulfill the following conditions:
1.Earn a minimum of 60 units;no more than 3 units of developmental
coursework may be applied to the 60 unit minimum.
2.Complete the MarymOUDt liberal education core requirements as outlined in
preceding pages.
3.Meet all concentration requirements if applicable.AA students may opt
for a concentration.AA concentrations are comprised of a minimum of
9 units of coursework.AS students must complete a concentration.AS
concentrations are comprised of a minimum of 18 units.Preparation for
major concentration sheets are available in the Advising and Career Center
and at www.marymountpv.edu
4.Achieve a tninimumcumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all work
attempted.
5.Satisfy the residency requirements.
a.Eam a minimum of 30 units at Marymount College;no more
than 3 units of developmental CQursework maybe applied to the
30 unit minimum.
b.Once matriculated,a student may transfer in a maximum of7units
from another institution.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degrees
Marymount College,incorporated under the laws of the state of California and
empowered by these laws to grant academic degrees,confers the Bachelor of Arts
degree upon candidates who fulfill the following conditions:
1.Earn a minimum of 120 units;no more than 3 units of developmental
coursework may be applied to the 120 unit minimum.
2.Complete the Marymount liberal education core requirements as outlined in
preceding pages.
3.Meet all program requirements including Senior Capstone and e-portfolio.
4.Achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all work
attempted.,
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RECEIVED
FEB 21 2013
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
February 14,2012
Director of Environmental Services
City ofRancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275-5391
Per our RPV CUP requirements and its enrollment cohort parameters,Marymount College is
submitting certification of Spring 2013 enrollment as follows:
»754 Students are enrolled in the Traditional Degree Program.There are no upper
division courses offered in this day program,hence there are no BA program
students in this category.
»-101 Students are enrolled in Non-Traditional Degree Programs in the evening.
»79 students participated in driver safety training.
Michael Brophy,Ph.D.
President,Marymount College
cc:Vice President for Finance and Administration,James Reeves
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RPV ListServe May 7 2013 City Council Meeting Agenda items
PVDN MARYMOUNT LA CITY PLANNING 2011-2480.pdf;Marymount Davis February 27
2013 letter page 3001 (2).jpg;Marymount is requesting an increased enrollment from 923 to
1200 001 (2).jpg;Resolution 2010-41 P 59 Exhibit A Enrollment impacts 001 (2).jpg
Ara,Joel,Honorable RPV Mayor Brooks and City Council members
Per the referenced RPV Listserve announcement today,I am including several
attachments for your interest and consideration of a request to revise and expand and
pending Profes~ional Services Contract scope based upon recent information concerning
the recent approval by the City of Los Angeles for a greatly expanded residential capacity
at the College's Palos Verdes Drive North site.
In addition,as I had previously provided,the College is requesting an increase in
enrollments at their RPV campus (attachment again)from "923 to 1,200"students.
The College/University has declined to include such expanded enrollments as part of their
"Revised Athletic Field"Application of 25 January 2013,despite the prior admission of a
complete and total Re-Phasing request as part of their "Master Plan"Application of
October 29,2012.Based upon the admission by College attorney Davis (p.3 of his 27
February 2013 letter),it is clear that the College plans to later request a re-activation of
that Re-Phasing which was "temporarily"withdrawn in re second Application for tactical
reasons only.The College should know better than try to "unring that bell"now.
Therefore,it is hereby requested that the City Council not approve the proposed
current Contract because of its limited scope that is insufficient to address known
EIR impacts given recent and published informations provided by the College and
the Los Angeles City Planning approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND).
A new EIR Professional Services Agreement Contract should include,and not
ignore,the full and complete scope of study that is properly inclusive of these very
significant enrollment increases which now supercede all prior EIR and CUP approvals of
the City in June 1,2010.(example attached)
Jim Gordon
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TR-4 The traffic impacts and corresponding mitigation measures assume the
Marymount College student enrollment at a maximum of 793 weekday
students (based on the formula allowing 750 full-time students,20 part-
time students,and a marginal difference of 3.0 percent),and 150 weekend
students.Additionally,it is assumed,Marymount College student
enrollment as a maximum of 250 weekday students enrolled in the SA
Program and a maximum of 793 weekday students minus current SA
Program weekday students enrolled in the AA Program.Therefore,prior
to issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy,student enrollment shall be
limited to a maximum 'of 793 weekday students and 150 weekend
students,including full-and part-time students,and maximum of 250
weekday students enrolled in the SA Program and a maximum of 793
weekday students minus current SA Program weekday students enrolled
in the AA Program.The College shall submit to the City an Enrollment
Report for each Term within an academic year for all Traditional and Non-
Traditional Degree Programs and Summer Educational Programs no later
than 30-days after a term has commenced.
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MEMORANDUM
OF RANCHO FALOS VERDES
TO:
FROM:
DATE:.
SUBJECT:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
JOEL ROJAS,COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
APRIL 16,2013
MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY -AWARD
OF CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO
PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT FOR
THE CITY THAT ASSESSES THE ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS OF THE UNIVERSITY'S REQUEST TO
RECONFIGURE THE 2010 COUNCIL APPROVED
ATHLETIC FIELD.
REVIEWED BY:CAROLYN LEHR,CITY MANAGER
Project Manager:Ara Mihranian,Deputy Director of Community Development
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign a Professional Service Agreement with
Rincon Consultants,Inc.,to prepare an Environmental Document for the City that
assesses the environmental impacts of the University's request to reconfigure the 2010
Council approved Athletic Field.
BACKGROUND
On October 29,2012,Marymount California University (formally called Marymount
College)formally submitted Conditional Use Permit Revision 'F'application to modify
the configuration of the Council approved athletic field and to amend certain conditions
of the CUP approved by the City Council in 2010.Included in this submittal is a Grading
Permit to amend the permitted grading quantities and a Variance application to revise
the Council approved location of the proposed 30-foot tall athletic field retractable
netting.Specifically,Marymount seeks the following three revisions to its current
Conditional Use Permit approved by the City Council in 2010:;
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•Remove the four tennis courts approved for the western portion of the campus in
order to enlarge the playing area for the proposed Athletic Field and to change
the surface material for the Athletic Field from turf grass to synthetic grass.The
proposal also changes the Council approved finished grades and grading
quantities requiring a r~vision to the Grading Permit to allow export of 17,625
cubic yards of earth material (the project was originally approved as an on-site
balanced grading project).
•Amend Condition No.136 to allow up to three outdoor events (including the
graduation ceremonies)with amplified sound on the Athletic Field with the
approval of a Special Use Permit.
•Amend Condition No.79 to more accurately reflect the limitations on structures
for primary occupancy in the identified Geologic Setback Area.
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the State CEQA Guidelines,and
City's Local Guidelines require the preparation of an environmental document by the
City for the proposed project (either a Mitigated Negative Declaration or a Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report).The City Council is being asked this evening to execute
a service agreement with Rincon Consultants to prepare the required environmental
document for the City in compliance with the applicable state laws and state,local
guidelines,and in a format consistent with CEQA requirements.
DISCUSSION
On March 20,2013,City Staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP)to two
environmental consulting firms who have recently completed similar environmental
documents for the City.The RFP described the proposed project,anticipated scope of
work and the form of qualifications needed to select an environmental consultant.
Additionally,since the type of environmental document required to be prepared for the
proposed project is unknown at this time,the RFP requested that the consultant prepare
an Initial Study to determine whether either a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)or a
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR)would be appropriate for the
proposed project.If the Initial Study concludes that the environmental impacts
associated with the proposed project could be mitigated to a less than significant level a
MND would be required.However,if the Initial Study concludes that the environmental
impacts are significant and unavoidable a SEIR will be required.Cost and time
estimates for both types of documents were requested and are described in the
attached proposal (see attachment).The RFP indicated that the environmental review
for the proposed project would be based on the 2010 Council certified EIR for the
Marymount College Facilities Expansion Project (also referred to as the Master Plan).
In response to the RFP,the following proposals and fees were submitted:
•PCR -$152,934.00 (MND)or $197,414.00 (SEIR)
•Rincon Consultants,Inc.-$69,135.00 (MND)or $80,810.00 (SEIR)with
$22,915.00 identified as optional tasks.
Staff reviewed the proposed scope of work from each firm along with the experience,
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schedule,and technical studies (traffic,public safety,noise,air quality,to name a few).
In terms of technical studies,both firms offered a similar approach.However,in terms of
schedule,Rincon Consultants identified a reasonable and shorter timeline.Moreover,
in terms of relevant experience,Rincon Consultants is superior as the firm has worked
on many other college and.recreational projects similar to the proposal.This
experience demonstrates to Staff their ability to understand the unique nature of the
proposal,their ability to provide assessments of unique aspects of the proposed project,
and a creative approach to assessing roadway safety associated with errant field balls.
While both firms are highly qualified to prepare the required environmental document for
the proposed project,based on the above,Staff believes that Rincon Consultants has
the most relevant experience and is the most qualified firm to prepare the required
environmental documents for the City.Therefore,Staff is recommending that the City
Council ~uthorize the execution of a service agreement with Rincon Consultants to
prepare the required environmental document.It should be noted that the College
agrees with Staff's recommendation for Rincon Consultants.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Potential Environmental Impacts
In accordance with CEQA and the previous environmental analysis conducted for the
Council approved Athletic Field (see Appendix D to the Certified EIR),the proposed
project is anticipated to have a potential impact on the environment,as follows:
•Aesthetics
•Traffic and Circulation (short-term construction)
•Parking (operational)
•Air Quality (short-term construction)
•Noise (short-term and operational)
•Geology
•Hydrology and Water Quality
•Biological Resources
•Public Safety (operational)
A determination on the potential environmental impacts will be finalized based on the
preparation of an Initial Study by the selected environmental consultant.
CEQA Process
According to the CEQA Guidelines,the preparation of the required environmental
documents will include the following deliverables:
MND
•Draft Initial Study I Mitigated Negative Declaration
•Final Initial Study I Mitigated Negative Declaration
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SEIR
•Initial Study (IS)I Notice of Preparation (NOP)
•Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (DEIR)
•Responses to Comments
•Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (including the final responses
to comments)
•Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
•Statement of Overriding Considerations (if necessary)
•Notice of Determination
Timeline
According to the proposal,if a MND is processed,it will take approximately five months
to complete including public hearings.If a SEIR is processed,it will take approximately
eight months to complete including public hearings.
FISCAL IMPACT
The preparation of the required environmental documents for the proposed project will
not directly impact the City's General Fund nor will it have a fiscal impact to the City in
that all costs will be incurred by the project applicant,Marymount California University.
CONCLUSION
For the reasons noted above,Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the
Mayor and the City Clerk to sign a professional services agreement with Rincon
Consultants,to prepare the required environmental documents for the proposed project.
ATTACHMENTS
•Professional Services Agreement
•Exhibit "A"-Rincon Consultants Proposal
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Professional Service Agreement
May 7,2013 City Council Meeting
Marymount California University
Environmental Service Agreement
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AGREEMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is executed this 16th day of April,2013,by and between the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes (hereinafter called "CITY"),and Rincon Consultants,Inc.
(hereinafter called ("CONSULTANT").
RECITALS
WHEREAS,on June 12,2003,an application for Zoning Case No.2003-00317
(CUP No.9 -Revision liE,"a Grading Permit and a Variance Permit)was filed by
Marymount College,now known as Marymount California University (Marymount)to
amend the original conditional use permit (CUP)to allow certain campus improvements,
all of which were referred to as the Marymount College Facilities Expansion Project
(Expansion Project);and,
WHEREAS,on July 2009,the Planning Commission approved,with conditions,
the Expansion Project.As part of this approval,the Planning Commission required the
College to install 20-foot tall retractable netting around certain portions of the proposed
Athletic Field in order to minimize the possibility of errant balls entering Palos Verdes
Drive East (PVDE)and also prohibited recreational activities on the Athletic Field that
involved baseballs,golf balls,or other similar sized balls that could not be adequately
contained by the retractable netting.The Planning Commission's decision was
appealed to the City Council;and,
WHEREAS,during the appeal proceedings,the City Council directed City Staff to
study alternatives for the Athletic Field to address safety concerns regarding errant balls
entering the roadway due to the close proximity of the Athletic Field to PVDE.As result
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of this study,various alternatives were studied,in what is referred to as Appendix 0 to
the Final EIR,including maintaining the Athletic Field in its current location at the
eastern portion of the campus but enlarging the field size to as near a regulation size
field as possible for soccer (Athletic Field Alternative 0-1).Another alternative (Athletic
Field Alternative 0-2),proposed by Marymount,placed two tennis courts on the western
side and two tennis courts on the eastern side of the Athletic Field that was proposed to
be located on the western side of the campus;and,
WHEREAS,on June 2,1010,the City Council adopted Resolution No.2010-41
(see attachment)certifying the project EIR.At this same meeting,the City Council
adopted Resolution No.2010-42 (see attachment),approving,with conditions,the
Expansion Project.The Council's approval included the Athletic Field Alternative 0-2
(described above)with conditions requiring the College to install 30-foot tall retractable
netting surrounding certain portions of the Athletic Field.Furthermore,no export of fill
(or import)was approved as part of the Council's approval of the grading plan;and,
WHEREAS,on October 29,2012,Marymount formally submitted an application
(Conditional Use Permit Revision 'F')to modify the configuration of the Council-
approved athletic field and to amend certain conditions of the CUP approved by the City
Council in 2010.Included in this submittal is a Grading Permit to amend the permitted
grading quantities and a Variance application to revise the Council-approved location of
the proposed 30-foot tall athletic field retractable netting.Specifically,Marymount
seeks the following three revisions to its current Conditional Use Permit approved by the
City Council in 2010:
•Remove the four tennis courts approved for the western portion of the
campus in order to enlarge the playing area for the proposed Athletic Field
and to change the surface material for the Athletic Field from turf grass to
synthetic grass.The proposal also changes the Council-approved finished
grades and grading quantities,which requires a revision to the Grading
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Permit to allow export of 17,625 cubic yards of earth material (the project was
originally approved as an on-site balanced grading project).
•Amend Condition No.136 to allow up to three outdoor events (including the
graduation ceremonies)with amplified sound on the Athletic Field with the
approval of a Special Use Permit.
•Amend Condition No.79 to more accurately reflect the limitations on
structures for primary occupancy in the identified Geologic Setback Area.
WHEREAS,the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the State CEQA
Guidelines,and CITY'S Local Guidelines require the preparation of an Environmental
Document for the proposed project (either a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)or a
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR»;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 proposed
reconfiguration of the 2010 Council-approved Athletic Field as set forth in Section 5.0
"Scope of Work",which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"and made part hereof by
reference,including the following services:
(a)CONSULTANT,shall prepare,under consultation with the CITY,an
Administrative Initial Study (IS)to determine whether a Mitigated Negative Declaration
(MND)or a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR)is required to be
prepared for the proposed project pursuant to CEQA.(I)If an MND is required,the
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following shall be required:(1)a Draft IS /MND and (2)a Final IS /MND.(II)If a SEIR
is required,the following shaH be required:(1)an Administrative Draft IS-Notice of
Preparation,(2)a Final IS -Notice of Preparation (3)an Administrative Draft SEIR,(4)
a Draft SEIR,(5)a Final SEIR including Responses to Comments on the Draft SEIR,(6)
a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program,(7)a Statement of Overriding
Consideration (if necessary),and (8)a Notice of Determination as specified in Section
5.0 of Exhibit IA'.
The Environmental Document shall be prepared in compliance with the "Scope of
Work"attached as Section 5.0 of Exhibit 'A'and shall contain all items required by
CEQA,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 Section 5.0 of Exhibit lA',CONSULTANT shall be compensated on a time
and materials basis at the rates set forth in the "Cost"contained in Section 6.0 of Exhibit
'A',which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
(c)CONSULTANT shall supply CITY with the deliverables described in
the "Scope of Work"attached as Exhibit lA',including the following documents for the
proposed project:
(1)Administrative Draft Initial Study (IS)
Mitigated Negative Declaration
(1)Draft Initial Study /MND
(2)Final Initial Study /MND
(3)Notice of Determination
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
(1)Administrative Draft and Final Initial Study (IS)/Notice of
Preparation (NOP)
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(2)Administrative Draft and Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact
Report (DSEIR)
(3)Draft Responses to Comments
(4)Administrative Draft and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact
Report (including the final responses to comments)(FSEIR)
(5)Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(6)Statement of Overriding Considerations (if necessary)
(7)Notice of Determination
Computer files for all documentation,with processing documents in a format useable by
Microsoft Word and Adobe for the City's Website.
(d)All final reports,information,data and exhibits prepared or
assembled by CONSULTANT or any sub-consultants 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 and in electronic formats as described
in Section 1.c of this Agreement.
(e)CONSULTANT shall respond to those comments raised by CITY
staff's 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 Environmental Document to CITY's satisfaction.Letters
identifying the response shall be sent to each commenting public agency pursuant to
CEQA.
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(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 shown in the schedule within the attached Section 7.0
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 $69,135.00 for an MND or $80,810.00
for an SEIR,whichever environmental document is required pursuant to CEQA,and
which includes all labor and sub-consultant costs,as described in the "Cost"contained
in Section 6.0 of Exhibit 'A',which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference.In addition,this fixed fee shall include 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 Exhibit 'A'of this contract;optional tasks as identified within
the attached Section 5.0 Exhibit 'A',analysis of key issues in addition to those identified
within the attached Section 5.0 of Exhibit 'A',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 Sections 5.0 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:
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Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration
Final Mitigated Negative Declaration
$28,815.00
$40,320.00
Initial Study!Project Description
Administrative Draft EIR
Draft EIR
Final EIR!Statement of Overriding
Considerations
Receipt of Notice of Determination
$4,660.00
$27,655.00
$20,085.00
$28,410.00
Release of 5%Retention
Geology Technical Support
Hydrology Technical Support
Biological Resources Assessment
$10,200.00
$9,915.00
$2,800.00
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
1The maximum amount of payments serves as a cap on payments until the correlated benchmark
item is completed,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.
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environmental documentation project is successfully completed by the submittal of the
final Notice of Determination/Statement of Overriding Consideration (if necessary).
If CONSULTANT is requested by CITY to correct any identified errors or defects
to 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,CONSULTANT shall provide such revision or
supplement at no additional cost to the CITY.
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 in Section 6.0 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 items or the Project.
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 by CONSULTANT,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
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liaison between CITY and CONSULTANT.The name of the Responsible Project
Manager is Abe Leider.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 sub-
consultaQts in the performance of its services under this Agreement,but at all times
shall be responsible for their services.CONSULTANT may not employ additional sub-
consultants without prior written approval of CITY.
Section 8.City:Liaison.CONSULTANT shall perform under the general
supervision of the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement 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.Any direct communication between CONSULTANT and the project
proponent shall be appropriately authorized,as determined by the Director.
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.CONSULTANT agrees not to accept any employment or
representation during the term of this Agreement or within twelve (12)months after
completion of the work under this Agreement which is or may likely make
CONSULTANT "financially interested"(as provided in California Government.Code
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Sections 1090 and 87100)in any decisions made by CITY on any matter in connection
with which CONSULTANT has been retained pursuant to this Agreement.
No person having any such interest shall be employed by or be associated with
the CONSULTANT or any sub-consultant.
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,$2,000,000 in the aggregate,for bodily injury,personal
injury and property damage.Automobile liability protecting CONSULTANT in an
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
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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 constru~d 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.
(e)Except for Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability,include
a severability of interest 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."
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(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)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 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 omissions 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
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
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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:
Joe Power,Principal-in-Charge
Rincon Consultants,Inc.
790 East Santa Clara Street
Ventura,CA 93001
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 Department
c/o 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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EXECUTED the day and year first stated above.
"CITY"CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
By _
Susan Brooks,MAYOR
"CONSULTANT"Rincon Consultants,Inc.
By _
(Namerritle)
Attachments:
Exhibit 'A'-Proposal Scope of Work and Project Schedule
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Rincon Consultants Proposal
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Environmental Service Agreement
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Proposal to Prepare
Marymount College
Athletic Field Expansion Project
CEQA Documentation
Submitted to:
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Submitted by:
Rincon Consultants,Inc.
April 10,2013
Environmental Scientists Planners Engineers
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180 North Ashwood Avenue
Ventura,California 93003
805 644 4455
FAX 644 4240
info@rinconconsultants.com
www.rinconconsultants.com
April 10,2013
Proposal No.13-00907
Ara Michael Mihranian
Deputy Community Development Director
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
D~partment of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
Subject:Proposal to Prepare CEQA Documentation for the Marymount College Athletic Field
Expansion Project
Dear Mr.Mihranian:
Rincon Consultants is pleased to submit this proposal to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to assist with the
preparation of CEQA documentation for the proposed Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion Project.We
have assembled a team of professionals with extensive experience managing CEQA review involving campus
master plans,campus athletic and recreational facilities,and coastal development issues,all of which relate
directly to the proposed Marymount College project revisions.Our recent experience also includes CEQA
documentation for several projects in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes with similar technical issues and high
levels of public interest.
Our in-house team includes certified planners;experts in air quality,noise and other technical issue area
analyses;and expert CEQA practitioners.To augment this in-house expertise we have included LLG Engineers
to prepare the project's traffic analysis,and have brought in LGC Valley and Hunsaker Associates for optional
additional technical support for the geology and hydrology analyses,respectively.We have also included Robert
G.Carr for optional updated photosimulations.
Our expertise in CEQA has been acknowledged through awards from both the American Planning Association
and the Association of Environmental Professionals.You will find our proposed approach to the assignment both
thorough and cost-efficient.We believe that our combination of experience on similar projects and expertise in
the issues especially relevant to the Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion project make us uniquely
qualified to assist with this assignment.
We appreciate the opportunity to work with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes on this assignment and look
forward to speaking with you further about our proposal.
Sincerely,
7ik~ANTS'INC.
Abe Leider,AICP CEP
Project Manager
Stephen Sv ,AICP,LEED AP ND
Vice Pre .ent
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MARYMOUNT COLLEGE ATHLETIC FIELD EXPANSION
CEQA DOCUMENTATION
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Table of Contents
Page
Cover letter
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 Rincon Consultants 1
1.2 Subconsultants 3
2.0 Rincon Experience 3
2.1 Coastal Zone Projects 3
2.2 Recreation-Related Projects 5
2.3 College and University Projects 7
3.0 No Conflict of Interest Statement 9
4.0 Project Team 9
5.0 Scope of Work 12
5.1 General Work Program 12
5.1.1 Phase 1:Initial Study and Consultation on Appropriate CEQA Document 12
5.1.2 Phase 2:Mitigated Negative Declaration or Supplemental EIR 13
5.2 Technical Approach to Key Issues 16
6.0 Cost 23
7.0 Schedule 26
8.0 References 28
Attachments:
Resumes
Subconsultant Qualifications
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Rincon Consultants,Inc.is pleased to submit this proposal to prepare an environmental impact report
(EIR)examining proposed revisions to the Marymount College Facilities Expansion Project.The revisions
involve a reconfiguration of the proposed athletic field that was originally approved by the Rancho Palos
Verdes City Council in June of 2010 and other modifications to the approved Conditional Use Permit
(CUP)that can be summarized as follows:
•Remove the four tennis courts approved for the western portion of the campus in order to
enlarge the playing area for the proposed athletic field and to change the surface material for
the athletic field from natural grass to synthetic turf.The proposal also changes the Council-
approved finished grades and grading quantities via a revision to the grading plans.The revised
grading plan would involve export of 17,625 cubic yards of earth material,whereas the project
was originally approved as an on-site balanced grading project.
•A!'l1end Condition No.136 to allow up to three outdoor events (including the graduation
ceremonies)with amplified sound on the athletic field with the approval of a Special Use Permit.
•Amend Condition No.79 to more accurately reflect the limitations on structures for primary
occupancy in the identified Geologic Setback Area.
The City is requesting a statement of qualifications and proposal to provide professional services for the
preparation of environmental documents in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA)to address the proposed changes to the approved project.
This proposal includes:(1)a firm introduction;(2)a description of the Rincon Team's experience;(3)a
statement regarding conflicts of interest;(4)a description of the project team;(5)a detailed scope of
work;(6)a cost estimate;(7)an estimated time schedule for completing the project;and (8)a list of
Rincon references.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 RINCON CONSULTANTS
RINCON CONSULTANTS is a multi-disciplinary environmental sciences,planning,and
engineering consulting firm that provides quality professional services to government
and industry.Founded in 1994,Rincon has grown to a firm of over 70 professionals
located in seven California offices (Ventura,San Luis Obispo,Carlsbad,Monterey,
Oakland,Riverside,and Fresno).We are a California Subchapter S Corporation and
are registered as a California Certified Small Business Enterprise (#4417).
Our skilled professionals have extensive on the job experience,and are formally trained to manage
projects in urban,land use,and environmental planning;regulatory compliance;biological resource
evaluation and habitat enhancement;soil evaluation and remediation;and related studies including
problem-solving services in geology,hydrology,and waste management.These skills,coupled with our
technical knowledge,allow us to meet the budgetary and scheduling constraints inherent to each
project.Our approach to projects is focused on well-designed solutions that respond to our clients'
specific needs in a cost-effective manner.We take pride in our profession,our work products,and
ensuring that each client is satisfied with the selection of Rincon to serve their environmental consulting
needs.
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SERVICES
Rincon Consultants provides land use planning and environmental services that we have categorized
into six core areas:Environmental Planning,Biological Resources Assessment and Regulatory
Compliance,Environmental Site Assessment and Remediation,Water Resources,Cultural Resources,and
Sustainability Services.We also have a GIS and Graphics group to enhance our documents and support
our data analyses for projects addressing issues in the six aforementioned areas of expertise.Specific
analyses and documentation relevant to the Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion project
include:
•CEQA/NEPA Compliance
•Air Quality Studies,including Emissions Inventories and Dispersion Modeling
•Noise Studies,including Bio-Acoustic Evaluation
•Baseline Biological Resources Inventories &Special Status Plant &Wildlife Species Surveys
•Permitting:ESA/CESA,Drainage/Wetlands,Coastal Development &Grading
•Wetland Delineation,Riparian &Upland Habitat Mapping,Revegetation &Restoration Planning
•Cultural Resources (Archaeological &Paleontological)Surveys &Native American Consultation
•Construction &Mitigation Monitoring
•Complete Regulatory Compliance &Mitigation Planning as it pertains to these areas of expertise
•GIS &Graphics Resources,Newsletters/Brochures &Website Development
AWARDS
During Rincon's 1S-year history,we have received multiple awards
for excellence from environmental planning industry organizations,
including the American Planning Association and the Association of
Environmental Professionals.Our financial strength was recognized
in 2004,2009,and again in 2011 by ZweigWhite,when the
nationally recognized AIEl P industry tracking group named us to its
Hot 100 Firm list,recognizing revenue growth over time.In 2007,
2009,and 2011,Rincon was named to the Inc.5000 list of the
fastest growing companies nationwide.The City of Calabasas 2030
General Plan that Rincon prepared received the Compass Blueprint
Achievement for Visionary Planning for Sustainability from the
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).Rincon's work ethic was recognized when we
achieved an A+rating through Southern California Gas Company's "report card"system.Our company
values were acknowledged by the industry and employees when we received the "Best Places to Work
For"by the Environmental Business Journal/CE News in 2009.
OFFICES
The contract with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes will be managed out of our Ventura office,with
assistance from our San Luis Obispo office as necessary.The locations and contact numbers ofthese
offices is below.
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180 North Ashwood Avenue
Ventura,CA 93003
805-644-4455
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SAN LUIS OBISPO
1530 Monterey Street,Suite 0
San Luis Obispo,CA 93401
805-547-0900
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CURRENT WORKLOAD
Rincon is of a sufficient size that it has the resources to manage and successfully execute a number of
projects concurrently.In any given year,Rincon manages in excess of over 300 assignments for more
than 150 clients statewide.We are experts in managing compliance programs involving multiple
concurrent assignments and are successfully executing several CEQA documentation projects.We
encourage you to contact our current clients about our ability to manage a high volume of work within
strict time frames.Our reputation is founded on providing high quality products,on time and within
budget.
1.2 SUBCONSUlTANTS
Rincon has compiled a team that understands both CEQA's environmental review requirements and the
issues specific to Rancho Palos Verdes and the immediate project area.We can conduct most of the
needed ahalyses in-house and have augmented our team with the following subconsultants to provide
specialized expertise in several key areas:
•Linscott,Law &Greenspan Engineers -traffic and circulation
•Robert Carr -photosimulations
•LGC Valley,Inc.-geotechnical (optional)
•Hunsaker &Associates -hydrology and water quality (optional)
Information about the experience and qualifications of these firms/individuals is included in the
appendix to this proposal.
2.0 RINCON EXPERIENCE
Rincon has prepared CEQA environmental documents on many projects involving recreational facilities
such as tennis courts,soccer fields,and baseball diamonds,as well as on projects in environmentally
sensitive coastal and hillside locations.Some of our most relevant experience is described below.
Relevant experience of our subconsultants is described in the appendix to this proposal.
2.1 COASTAL ZONE PROJECTS
Portuguese Bend Zone 2 Landslide Moratorium Ordinance EIR
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Rincon is currently preparing an EIR examining proposed revisions to Rancho Palos Verdes'Zone 2
landslide Moratorium Ordinance.The proposed revisions would facilitate the future development of up
to 47 new single family residences on undeveloped lots within the Portuguese Bend community.The
landslide Moratorium Area (lMA)within the Portuguese Bend community was originally established in
response to potential unstable soil conditions and active landslide movement.However,the City was
ordered to remove regulatory impediments in its Municipal Code that prevent the development of a
number of lots within the lMA.The EIR is examining the potential environmental effects associated with
development of these lots.Key environmental issues include geology and geologic hazards,hydrology,
and project area access.
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The Annenberg Project at Lower Point Vicente EIR
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Rincon prepared an EIR for the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes for an animal education center and visitor
center on an oceanfront blufftop property.(Prior to
the project being withdrawn by the applicant,Rincon
completed the process through the Administrative
Final ElR.)Use ofthe property is governed by state
and federal deed restrictions that were applied
when transferred from the military decades ago,as
well as local land use designations,overlays and
zoning.Because ofthese regulatory restrictions and the proposed structural development on coastal
open space,analysis of land use and policy consistency was a major component of the EIR.Public
involvement in the CEQA and planning process was high and Rincon prepared responses to over 125
comment letters on Draft EIR.Other key environmental issues included neighborhood impacts such as
noise,night lighting,public views and parking,as well as traffic,biological resources and hazardous
materials.
Crestridge Senior Housing EIR
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Rincon prepared an EIR for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for a senior housing complex on
undeveloped land adjacent to the Vista del Norte Ecological Reserve.Key issues included private views,
slope stability/geologic hazards,and biological resources.
2902 Vista Del Mar Focused Biological Assessment and Rare Plant Surveys
Aft Consultants
Rincon conducted a Focused Biological Assessment (BA)for a 1.43-acre hillside property in Rancho Palos
Verdes.Key biological concerns revolved around the potential for habitat for the California Gnatcatcher
(Polioptila calijornica calijornica),the Palos Verdes Blue Butterfly (Glaucopsyche Iygdamus
palosverdesensis)and its associated host plant,Atragalus trichopodus.Rincon's work effort included a
floristic inventory listing all vascular plants observed onsite and within the proposed brush clearance
zone.
28160 Palos Verdes Drive East Biological Assessment
Aft Consultants
Rincon prepared a Biological Assessment Report (BAR)for a D.72-acre hillside property in Rancho Palos
Verdes.The report included:(1)a plant and wildlife inventory compiled from field reconnaissance;(2)
mapping of wildlife and botanical habitats and location of sensitive biological resources;(3)
identification of all special-status species observed or expected onsite;and (4)analysis of project
impacts on onsite habitats.
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Rambla Pacifica Street Reconstruction/Reconfiguration EIR
City of Malibu
Rincon prepared an EIR examining the proposed reconstruction and realignment of Rambla Pacifico
Street,which was destroyed by a landslide in 1984.The proposed 1,800 linear foot road segment would
re-establish a linkage between the northern and southern sections of Rambla Pacifico Street.The area
of impact for the proposed road alignment encroaches into Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area
(ESHA)and is also within a landslide hazard zone.The EIR focused on biological and geologic impacts.
Santa Monica Bluffs Improvement Project
City of Santa Monica
Rincon prepared the CEQA and NEPA documentation for the:}~~}?~};
Palisades Bluffs Improvement Project for the City of Santa
Monica.The bluffs extend about 1.6 miles along Pacific Coast
Highway (PCH)from the McClure Tunnel northwest to the
City's northern limits.Palisades Park,which sits atop the bluff,
has been an important recreational and visual resource for
the City for over 100 years.Properties in the vicinity of the
site include apartments,condominiums,retail stores,office
buildings,restaurants,and open park space.Objectives ofthe
project included:protection of public and private property;
enhancement of public safety;and improvement oftraffic
flow along PCH;and the preservation and enhancement ofthe Palisades Park's historical character.
The City proposed to use federal funds available from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)and
the Department of Transportation (Caltrans).Because ofthis potential use offederal funding,this
project required compliance with NEPA and CEQA.A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)was
completed per the CEQA guidelines and a Categorical Exemption (CE)and a series of Technical Studies
were completed for NEPA.The technical studies included traffic,earth resources and geotechnical
constraints,biological and historical resources,noise and visual resources.A Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment was also completed to examine the environmental concern of previous usages on the site as
well as aerially deposited lead that was a potential concern due to the close proximity of Pacific Coast
Highway.
2.2 RECREATION-RELATED PROJECTS
Trancas Community Park EIR
City of Malibu Parks and Recreation Department
Rincon prepared an EIR for an approximately 13.5-acrea community park project on four undeveloped,
residentially zoned lots at the west end of the Malibu West residential subdivision.The site was
bounded by open space,the Malibu West Swimming Club tennis courts,Trancas Canyon Road,and
steep bluffs that are designated as an environmentally-sensitive habitat area (ESHA)in Malibu's Local
Coastal Plan (LCP).The proposed park included a multi-use sports field,picnic and dog park area,
restrooms,storage and staff office building,and parking areas.The total improved area was
approximately 7 acres and the remaining 6.5 acres remained as existing vegetation and landscape.
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Rincon staff examined a number of key issues for this project including traffic and circulation,hydrology
and drainage,neighborhood impacts,public service impacts and construction effects.Extensive grading
was planned to level the park space and shore-up required 6-foot retaining walls and a detailed analysis
of geology and soils was prepared by Rincon staff to examine any potential impacts.Before finalizing
the EIR,Rincon prepared a mitigation monitoring and reporting program (MMRP)for the project that
outlined the steps to lower all potential impacts to a less than significant level.The EIR was certified by
the City Council in 2008 and the grand opening ofTrancas Canyon Park was celebrated in July 2010.
Malibu Community Park Initial Study
City of Malibu
Rincon prepared an Initial Study on a proposed 24-
acre community park in the City of Malibu in
conjunction with a City grant proposal for park
funding.The community park is to comprise 12 acres
of the site,while 12 acres would be left in its native
condition.The new park facility would replace an
existing lO-acre park,which is located adjacent to the
western boundary of the site and would be returned
back to the State of California Department of Parks
upon completion of the new City park.The proposed park would include two soccer fields,two baseball
diamonds,two hard surface,outdoor basketball courts,a children's play area,walking trails,picnic
areas,view sites,a 5,000 square foot community building,rest rooms,a snack stand to service the sports
fields,maintenance and storage facilities,and 250 parking spaces.Key Initial Study issues included
biological resources,hydrology,geologic stability,and parking availability.The Initial Study concluded
that an MND could be processed for CEQA compliance.
College Park Master Plan EIR
City of Oxnard,Parks and Facilities Division
Rincon prepared an EIR examining the ongoing development of a 75-acre regional park located in the
southeast portion of the City of Oxnard.The triangularly shaped site is bordered by 3 major arterial
roadways and the Oxnard College campus.At the time Rincon began work on the project,approximately
70%ofthe project site was unimproved and 30%was developed with a skate-park,group picnic area,
amphitheater,park access,portions of a perimeter road,parking spaces,a restroom building,two
historically significant residential structures,several outbuildings,and a formal park entrance.Rincon
examined issues related to buildout ofthe remaining elements of the park including 5 full-size
baseball/softball fields with lighting,4 regulation soccer fields with lighting,individual picnic areas,a
children's play area,an extensive walking/jogging trail,community center,snack bar,and dog park.2.5
acres was also designated to remain as wetland habitat and open areas to enhance the existing
landscape.The construction of the proposed $35 million dollar park project was to occur in phases,as
grants and City funds became available.
The primary objective of the proposed College Park Master Plan was to provide a variety of park and
recreational amenities for league soccer,softball,and baseball activities.Key issues examined in the EIR
include aesthetics,biological resources,cultural/historic resources,geology and soils,land use,safety,
and transportation.
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EI Segundo Aquatics Site Feasibility Alternatives Project EIR
City of EI Segundo
Rincon prepared an Alternatives EIR for the proposed City of EI Segundo Aquatics Site Feasibility
Alternatives Project.The proposed project involved construction of a new aquatics facility or renovation
and expansion of an existing aquatics facility.The EIR analyzed five aquatics facility alternatives at three
distinct alternative sites within the City of EI Segundo.Two of the sites (Hilltop Park and Imperial)were
analyzed for two alternative options each,and the third site,the City's historic Urho Saari swim facility,
was analyzed for one alternative option.As all of the alternative sites were in residential neighborhoods,
land use compatibility and impacts to surrounding sensitive receptors were important considerations.
Other key issues that were addressed in the EIR included aesthetics,air quality,cultural resources,
geology,greenhouse gas emissions,hydrology and traffic.
2.3 COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PROJECTS
Claremont McKenna College Master Plan EIR
City of Claremont
Rincon prepared an EIR examining the campus Master Plan for future improvements of the Claremont
McKenna College located in the City of Claremont.The College is planning to expand student
enrollment,demolish several onsite buildings and construct needed academic,campus life,athletic,and
residential areas,and create a series of new gardens and open
spaces in the center of the campus.One ofthe key objectives of
the EIR is to ensure that future environmental review of individual
facilities identified in the Master Plan projects is streamlined.To
that end,the EIR covered both the conceptual impacts associated
with Master Plan buildout and,to the degree feasible,the site-
specific impacts of individual planned facilities.Key issues
examined in the EIR include aesthetics,cultural resources,
biological resources (specifically trees),and traffic/transportation.
As part of the campus improvement,the College plans to construct a new sport complex,including new
illuminated sports fields (soccer,football,and baseball).This construction has the potential to create
new sources of light and glare that would disturb the surrounding residential neighborhoods.In order
to assess the current light environment on the campus,including the effects of current athletic field
lighting,Rincon conducted several illumination surveys.These surveys were conducted at night in the
adjacent residential areas and measured the lighting with the current stadium lights on,and with them
off.Results of these surveys were incorporated into the EIR and mitigation measures were proposed to
ensure compliance with local Zoning Ordinances.
SJSU End Zone Project IS-MND
San Jose State University
Rincon prepared an IS-MND for the San Jose State University End
Zone Project.The project included the construction of a 60,000
square-foot athletic facility and a 36,000 square-foot plaza upgrade
to improve the existing Spartan Stadium amenities.The athletic
facility improvements include a football complex,complete with
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offices,lockers,and hospitality spaces,as well as a Hall of Champions.The goal ofthe project was to
bring the existing football stadium up to the standards with other programs in their athletic conference
and to attract recruiting talent to the University.The project was also designed to maximize the visibility
of the athletic complex and enhance the fan experience at the entrance to the stadium.The IS-MND
analyzed a variety of issues,including aesthetics,cultural resources,geology and soils,hazards and
hazardous materials,and noise.At the request of the University,Rincon completed this project on an
accelerated schedule;with the Draft IS-MND released for Public Review within one month of project
kickoff.
Cal Aquatics Center Subsequent SEIR
University of California,Berkeley
Rincon prepared a Subsequent SEIR for a new aquatics center for
training and competition specifically for Cal's elite swimming,diving
and water polo programs.The project site is directly adjacent to the
UC Berkeley Campus on one side and residences in the City of
Berkeley on another,creating unique program opportunities as well
as potential neighborhood impacts related to lighting,noise,traffic
and parking.In addition to these issues,a major focus of the
analysis was determining the project's consistency with the City of
Berkeley's General Plan,Southside ~Ian and Southside Design
Guidelines,as well as UC Berkeley's Long Range Development Plan
(LRDP).The analysis was oriented toward comparing the project's
potential impacts with those analyzed in the University's LRDP EIR,
including the extent to which that document's Mitigation Measures and Continuing Best Practices could
address the Aquatics Centers construction and operational impacts.
Biola University Master Plan Update EIR
City of La Mirada
Rincon prepared an EIR for the City of La Mirada evaluating potential environmental impacts associated
with updates to the Biola University Master Plan.These updates included increased student enrollment,
increased density and height of campus buildings,and increased total campus square footage.The aim
of the analysis was to ascertain the potential impacts associated with the Universitts proposed
increases in gross floor area,student body,traffic impacts to the community and other ancillary impacts
arising from this project.Rincon examined a variety of issues for this project,including aesthetics,
biological resources,hazards and hazardous materials,noise,traffic and circulation,and utilities.
California Lutheran University Community Pool Noise Study
City of Thousand Oaks
Rincon prepared a noise study for a proposed community pool at California Lutheran University.The
site of the proposed pool was adjacent to residential areas.The purpose of the study was to determine
whether operation of the pool would generate noise exceeding City Noise Element standards.
Measurements were taken at the site and at an existing similar facility in a nearby community to
determine noise levels likely to occur at the proposed facility.
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3.0 No CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
Neither Rincon Consultants,Inc.nor any member of the Rincon team has any conflicts of interest with
respect to the proposed MarymountCollege Athletic Field Expansion project.
4.0 PROJECT TEAM
Rincon's proposed team organization forthe Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion project is
shown in the chart on the following page.Summaries of the qualifications and experience of the key
professionals who will be responsible for the management and oversight of the EIR follow,while
resumes are included in the appendix to this proposal.Staff assigned to this project will be available
over the timeframe of the Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion project CEQA Documentation.
We are committed to meeting or exceeding the City's scheduling requirements.Our firm size enables us
to adjust workloads as necessary to meet the scheduling needs of our clients.
JOE POWER,AICP CEP,will serve as Principal-in-Charge of the project.Joe has more than 20 years of
experience in CEQA and NEPA document preparation.He has overseen and prepared documentation for
coastal projects in the cities of Rancho Palos Verdes,Long Beach,Santa Monica,Malibu,Ventura,
Carpinteria,and Santa Barbara.Joe has also been involved in a number of projects involving colleges,
including the Westmont College Master Plan Update EIR,the Caltech Master Plan SEIR,the California
Lutheran University Community Pool Noise Study,and photovoltaic projects on the California State
University campuses of Chico,San Luis Obispo,Fullerton,and Dominguez Hills.
ABE LEIDER,AICP CEP,Senior Environmental Planner with Rincon,will serve as Project Manager.In this
role,he will be the primary City contact and will manage the day-to-day activities of both Rincon and
subconsultant staff.Abe recently managed The Annenberg Project at Lower Point Vicente EIR,
Crestridge Senior Housing Project EIR,and Portuguese Bend Zone 2 Landslide Moratorium Ordinance
EIR,all for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.He previously managed the Trancas Canyon Community Park
EIR for the City of Malibu,Claremont McKenna College EIR for the City of Claremont,Cal Aquatic Center
EIR for the University of California,Berkeley,and the Biola University Master Plan Update EIR for the City
of La Mirada.
GREG MARTIN,AICP,a Senior Planner/Project Manager with Rincon,will work as the lead environmental
analyst for this project.Greg holds a Master's degree in City and Regional Planning from Cal Poly San
Luis Obispo,and is a member ofthe American Planning Association (APA)and the American Institute of
Certified Planners (AICP).His project experience with Rincon includes work on Initial Studies,EIRs,Water
Supply Assessments,and Noise Studies.Greg served as the lead analyst for the recent Claremont
McKenna College Master Plan EIR and the Biola University Master Plan Update EIR.He has performed
noise and light impacts analysis for a variety of projects,including collection of noise and light readings
in the field and analysis and incorporation ofthe resulting data into EIRs,Initial Studies,and other
reports.
KARLY KAUFMAN,MESM,Environmental Planner,will work as an environmental analyst for this project.
Karly holds a Bachelor's of Science in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning from the University of
California,Davis,and a Master of Environmental Science and Management from the Bren School of
Environmental Science &Management.Her past work involved policy analysis,advocacy,and survey
design.She has also conducted extensive research on alternative energy resources,including solar,
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wind,and waste,as well as energy storage technologies.Her current work with Rincon involves
preparing NEPA and CEQA documents,including EAs,EIRs,and Initial Studies.
DUANE VANDER PLUYM,D.ENV,Principal and Senior Environmental Scientist with Rincon,will oversee
preparation of the biological,air quality,and noise analyses,and will serve in a quality control capacity
for other technical sections.Duane has more than 25 years of environmental consulting experience,
during which time he has conducted numerous environmental studies for public agencies and private
clients.His areas of technical expertise include biology,ecosystem analysis,noise,air quality,hydrology,
and water quality.
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STEVEN J.HONGOLA,senior ecologist and program manager,will manage any biological assessments for
the project.His areas of expertise include biological resources assessments,focused surveys for
sensitive species,jurisdictional waters and wetlands delineations,habitat restoration and management,
conservation planning,and regulatory permitting.He has authored numerous technical reports in
support of CEQA/NEPA compliance and regulatory permit acquisition.Steve specializes in avian field
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studies and holds a federaI1O(a)(1)(A)permit to conduct protocol surveys for coastal California
gnatcatcher.Steve is currently managing or has recently completed several coastal projects and avian
studies in southern California,including Santa Barbara,Goleta,Carpinteria,Oxnard,Malibu,Marina Del
Rey,Redondo Beach,Huntington Beach,Newport Beach,San Clemente,Oceanside,Encinitas,Rancho
Santa Fe,and San Diego.
MATIHEW HAWLEY,PG,CEG,President of LGC Valley,Inc.,will oversee the geotechnical review.Matt has
over 19 years of practical engineering geotechnical experience.He has been a registered professional
geologist since 1997 and certified engineering geologist since 1998.Matt's professional experience
focuses on sedimentology and geologic structure.Technically proficient in reconnaissance mapping,
fault trenching,landslide and slope instability investigations,and in-grading operation,Matt provides
training for geologists in these operations and other geological fundamentals,including the ability to
work well in the field with on-site personnel and keeping clients and the reviewing agency informed.
Matt is currently assisting Rincon and the City with the geologic hazards analysis for the Zone 2
landslide Moratorium Revisions EIR.
JASON FUKUMITSU,P.E.,President of Hunsaker &Associates,will oversee the hydrology analysis.Jason
has 27 years experience in all phases of the design and management of large-scale land development
projects,including pre-acquisition analysis,planning,entitlements,preliminary and final engineering,
and construction management.He played a key engineering role in many notable real estate
developments,including the Playa Vista project in los Angeles and the legacy and Homestead projects
in los Angeles County.His extensive experience in grading,drainage,highway,street,sewer,flood
control and water system design minimizes expensive planning revisions necessary to address those
issues at later project stages.Jason is currently assisting Rincon and the City with the hydrology analysis
for the Zone 2 landslide Moratorium Revisions EIR.
CLARE M.lOOK-JAEGER,P.E.,Principal with Linscott,Law &Greenspan Engineers,will oversee the traffic
study preparation.Clare has more than 22 years of experience and has prepared numerous traffic
impact studies for various jurisdictions in and around the greater los Angeles region.Projects include
the Universal City Master Plan (three million square feet of retail,office and hotel uses),Kaiser
Permanente Medical Facilities (Woodland Hills,Pasadena,West los Angeles),Constellation Place
(proposed 800,000 square foot office tower in Century City),Inland Empire Business Center (five million
square feet of industrial uses),and Universal CityWalk.She is currently working closely with the Rincon
team managing the traffic study for the Zone 2 landslide Moratorium Revisions EIR.
ROBERT G.CARR,LA,is a California licensed landscape Architect specializing in visual impact analysis.He
has over 25 years of professional landscape architectural experience,both as a private consultant and in
the public sector. Robert has been responsible for analyzing the potential aesthetic effects of a variety of
proposed major developments.He has prepared visual impact assessments and reports for inclusion in
more than 200 environmental impact reports,negative declarations and other environmental
documents in accordance with NEPA and/or CEQA guidelines.Robert has extensive experience in
preparing aesthetic studies for controversial projects involving high quality visual resources and
sensitive viewer groups in the Coastal Zone and throughout the state.He also is formally trained and has
experience in the development of 3-D real-time computer modeling.As an Associate Member of the
National Association of Photoshop Professionals,Robert continues to enhance his skills in the area of
visual-simulation.
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5.0 SCOPE OF WORK
5.1 GENERAL WORK PROGRAM
Rincon employs a creative and problem-solving approach to the CEQA process.Rincon proposes to use
highly qualified professionals to evaluate on-site conditions and review technical information that is
currently available for the project area.By assigning highly qualified professionals who are skilled at
isolating relevant issues and preparing clear,concise analyses,we will quickly focus the analysis on
issues of concern relative to the project.
Our general approach is to closely coordinate with City staff during the environmental analysis and
document preparation and to integrate steps into the process that minimize repetition and promote the
efficient use of staff time,particularly during internal review.We are committed to principal and senior
management involvement in each project,which we believe is a key component of our reputation for
excellent work products and exceptional service levels.Our goal is to produce clear,thorough,and
responsive documents on-time and within budget.Abe Leider,Project Manager,will maintain close
working contact with the City's Project Manager and other City-designated staff throughout the course
of the study.We will provide the City with regular status reports on the work program as well as the
budget.
5.1.1 Phase 1:Initial Study and Consultation on Appropriate CfQA Document
1.Kickoff Meeting -Rincon's Principal in Charge or Project Manager will attend a kickoff meeting with
City of Rancho Palos Verdes staff and,if appropriate,the project applicant.The meeting will serve to
discuss fundamental process,scope and approach issues,and as a forum to review and confirm
study objectives and establish an operational protocol.Working schedules will be finalized,and
details for scheduled tasks will be discussed.The consultant team will use this opportunity to collect
any relevant studies and information not already transmitted.The kickoff meeting also allows the
City and consultant team an opportunity to discuss the completeness of plans,technical reports and
other data needs.
2.Administrative Draft Initial Study (IS)-Rincon will prepare an Administrative Draft IS for City
review,using the City's preferred IS format,to determine whether the proposed project revisions
would result in new significant impacts or substantially increased impacts when compared with the
project studied in the 2010 Final EIR for the Marymount College Facilities Expansion Project.The
Administrative Draft IS will address all of the items on the CEQA Guidelines Appendix G
environmental checklist.Whenever possible,impacts will be quantified.To the maximum extent
feasible,existing technical studies will be used.Particular attention will be given to the following
issue areas preliminarily identified as being of primary concern:
•Aesthetics
•Air Quality (short-term construction)
•Biological Resources
•Geology
•Hydrology and Water Quality
•Noise (short-term and operational)
•Public Safety (operational)
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•Public Services and Utilities
•Traffic and Circulation (short-term construction)
•Parking (operational)
In support of the IS,the Rincon team will prepare separate technical studies in the key issue areas
where impacts are most likely to be increased with the new project.We will consult with City staff
on which studies to perform during this first phase of the work scope,but expect them to include,at
a minimum,air quality (construction emissions),hydrology,construction noise,and construction
traffic/traffic safety.These are described in more detail in Section 5.2 of this proposal.Other issues
will be addressed within the text of the IS.
Given the information gleaned from the Initial Study,Rincon will consult with City staff and provide
recommendations to support a determination,pursuant to CEQA,on whether the proposed project
requites the preparation of either a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)or Supplemental EIR
(SEIR).
5.1.2 Phase 2:Mitigated Negative Declaration or Supplemental fIR
Our general scopes of work for an MND and SEIR,respectively,are presented below.
Mitigated Negative Declaration Work Program
If,based on Phase 1 of the work program and in consultation with City staff,it is determined that all
impacts can be mitigated to less than significant levels,Rincon will submit the Administrative Draft IS-
MND and continue with the following MND work scope.If not,Rincon will meet with City staff to review
the findings of the IS and,if an EIR is required,proceed under the SEIR work program presented below.
1.Draft IS-MND -Assuming that the Administrative Draft IS concludes that all impacts can clearly be
reduced to a less than significant level,Rincon will respond to City comments on the Administrative
Draft IS-MND.If necessary,we will provide a single screencheck version ofthe Draft IS-MND for City
review and approval prior to publication.We assume that Rincon will be responsible for drafting a
Notice of Intent to Adopt and mailing of the IS-MND to the County Clerk,State Clearinghouse and
responsible agencies,and that the City will be responsible for newspaper,property owner and other
noticing required under CEQA.
2.FinaIIS-MND -Upon receipt of public comments on the Draft IS-MND,Rincon will prepare draft
responses to comments for City review.Upon receipt of comments on the draft responses,we will
incorporate changes and prepare the Administrative FinaIIS-MND.This will include the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP),which will be a table listing all mitigation measures and
indicating what monitoring actions are required,the department(s)responsible for monitoring,and
when monitoring is to occur.The MMRP will be provided in a format designed for use by planners,
environmental monitors,or code enforcement officers.The program will include:
•Suggested wording as a condition of approval
•Identification of persons/agencies responsible for monitoring compliance with each
condition
•Timing when monitoring must occur
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•Frequency of monitoring
•Criteria to be used to determine compliance with conditions
We assume that the City will be responsible for filing a Notice of Determination (NOD)with the
County Clerk if the project is approved,but Rincon will assist with this task,including preparing the
NOD,on request.
3.Public Hearings -Rincon's principal in charge and/or project manager will attend up to five public
hearings on the project.If desired,we will make a presentation to the Planning Commission and/or
City Council summarizing the environmental review process and IS-MND conclusions.
Supplemental Environmental Impact Repo.rt Work Program
1.Administrative Draft IS-NOP -If the project team concludes that,based on the Initial Study and
consultation with City staff,there is the potential that a "fair argument"can be made that one or
more of the project effects may be significant after mitigation,we will proceed with the preparation
of a Notice of Preparation (Nap)of a Draft SEIR and preparation of a focused SEIR.
2.FinaIIS-NOP -Upon City approval of the IS and Nap,they will be circulated for the required 3D-day
review period.Rincon will be responsible for circulation ofthe Nap to the State Clearinghouse and
responsible agencies,as well as the required County Clerk filing.
3.Administrative Draft SEIR -Rincon will prepare an
Administrative Draft SEIR (ADSEIR)for City review.The ADSEIR
will include the following:
•Executive Summary -This section will summarize the
proposed project and associated environmental
consequences.Impacts will be presented in tabular
format to simplify review by decision-makers and the
general public.
•Project Description -Prior to initiating the
environmental analysis,Rincon will prepare a draft project description for City review.This
section will include descriptions of the site and its location,project characteristics relevant
to the analysis,project objectives,and required discretionary approvals.The project
description will include textual,tabular,and graphic presentation.
•Introduction and Environmental Setting -These introductory sections (required by CEQA)
will lay the groundwork for and summarize the substantive analysis to follow.The
introduction will discuss the prior environmental review and describe the purpose and legal
authority ofthe study,and provide a discussion of lead,responsible and trustee agencies.
The environmental setting will provide a general description ofthe existing geographic
character of City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the site vicinity.
•Environmental Impact Analysis -This section will analyze impacts determined in the Initial
Study to be potentially significant,which could include one or more of the issue areas listed
under Phase 1 above.Each issue area analysis will include four main components:
o Setting (description of current conditions with respect to the issue are in question,
including the existing regulatory environment)
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o Impact analysis (discussion of potentially significant effects of the proposed project;
impacts are typically compared to established "thresholds ofsignificance")
o Mitigation measures (methods by which significant effects can be reduced or
eliminated)
o Level ofsignificance after mitigation (discussion of whether or not proposed mitigation
measures reduce impacts to below the adopted significance threshold)
The EIR impact analysis will be in the same alphabetical order of environmental factors as
Appendix G of the CfQA Guidelines.For each environmental issue analysis section,the
"Impacts"subsection will begin with a discussion ofthe thresholds for significance to be
used and a brief discussion for all environmental issues determined to be No Impact or
Less Than Significant Impact in the Initial Study,explaining why these determinations were
made and that no further analysis in the SEIR is warranted.The analysis will then proceed
with the detailed analysis of each issue determined to be "Less Than Significant with
Mitigation Incorporation"or "Potentially Significant Impact"in the same order as these
issues are provided in the Initial Study.For each environmental issue requiring EIR analysis,
the EIR will state the level of significance as determined in the IS,followed by an analysis
discussion,mitigation measures specific to the environmental issue,and discussion of the
level of significance after mitigation.
•Other CEQA-Required Discussions -This section will include discussions of other sections
required by the CfQA Guidelines and will include an analysis of potential growth-inducing
impacts.
•Alternatives -This section will include the analysis of up to three alternatives intended to
represent a "reasonable range"of alternatives required under CEQA including the required
No project alternative.The evaluation will be in less detail than for the proposed project,
but will provide decision-makers and the public adequate information to compare the
potential impacts of the respective alternatives.
4.Draft SEIR -The Draft EIR will incorporate all relevant City comments on the ADSEIR.This document
will be circulated for public comment for a period of 45 days,as required by CEQA.We assume that
Rincon will circulate the document to the State Clearinghouse,County Clerk and responsible
agencies and that the City will be responsible for required newspaper and other noticing of the
document's availability.In addition to up to 15 paper copies and 15 CDs,Rincon will deliver a .PDF
version of the document to the City suitable for website posting,if desired.
5.Final SEIR -The Final SEIR will include all comment letters received during the public review period,
responses to all comments received on the Draft SEIR,and any necessary text changes.The Final
SEIR will also include a mitigation monitoring and reporting program in accordance with host city
requirements.In addition to up to 15 paper copies and 15 CDs,Rincon will deliver a .PDF version of
the document to the City suitable for website posting,if desired.The MMRP will be included and will
be as described under "MND Work program."
6.Public Hearings -Rincon's principal in charge and/or project manager will attend up to five public
hearings on the project in addition to the scoping meeting.If desired,we will make a presentation to
the Planning Commission and/or City Council summarizing the environmental review process and
EIR conclusions.
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5.2.TECHNICAL ApPROACH TO KEY ISSUES
The IS will evaluate each ofthe 18 issues on the CEQA environmental checklist.Rincon will incorporate
information from any relevant and available technical studies to assist in addressing checklist issues such
as biological resources,hazardous materials,hydrology/drainage and geology.Where appropriate in
relation to established thresholds of significance,impacts will be quantified.A determination of
significance will be made for each issue area and mitigation measures will be provided as necessary for
identified significant effects.Although each topic will be discussed in the appropriate detail in the IS,the
following topics have been identified by the City as meriting particular attention:
•Aesthetics •Hydrology and Water Quality
•Air Quality •Noise
•Biological Resources •Public Services and Utilities
;.Geology •Traffic/Traffic Safety and Parking,
Rincon's technical approach to studying these issues is described below.
Aesthetics
The proposed project would involve changes in the footprint of and grading for the approved athletic
field,which is in a location overlooking the coastline that is highly sensitive to changes in views and
alterations of visual character.The analysis of aesthetic impacts will address such issues as:(1)changes
in visual character;(2)alteration of views from public and private view locations;and (3)increase light
and glare,particularly at neighboring residences,when compared with the approved project.The
analysis will consider the physical changes to the site within the context of adopted City policies relating
to aesthetics and view preservation.
The analysis will be supplemented with photosimulations to be prepared by Robert G.Carr.For this task,
realistic photo-simulations will document visibility and character ofthe project from three viewpoints as
determined in consultation with City staff.The simulations will then be compared with those in the
certified Final EIR to assess the differences in changes to aesthetic conditions.The photo-simulations will
thoroughly identify changes to the site,the area's visual character,and views as a result of the
reconfigured athletic field.Accurate height,massing,and locations of the project elements depicted in
the computer-generated simulations will be ensured by direct visibility of reference markers placed on
site.Accurate locations of reference markers will be based on information provided by Marymount
College and/or measured on site.
Air Quality
The air quality analysis will be prepared in accordance with the methodologies prescribed by the South
Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).From an air quality perspective,the primary
difference between the approved project and the revised project would be the amount of soil and rock
export required as part of grading for the athletic field.Temporary construction emissions associated
primarily with excavation and grading equipment,fugitive dust,and haul truck trips,will be estimated
using the latest version of the California Emissions Estimator Model (CaIEEMod)air quality model and
reasonable assumptions about maximum daily grading and site preparation activity provided by the
project applicant.Emissions will be compared to SCAQMD thresholds of significance and,as appropriate,
mitigation measures to ensure that impacts would not exceed significance thresholds will be proVided.
Operational impacts will also be analyzed based on CalEEMod modeling,but are expected to be
generally similar to those identified for the previously approved athletic field.
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Biological Resources
The Final EIR for the Marymount College project,including the alternatives for the athletic field,
concluded that impacts to biological resources would be less than significant with mitigation
incorporated.The biological resources analysis will examine the altered development footprint in light
of the biological resources information contained in the Draft and Final EIRs as well as a site
reconnaissance by a Rincon Consultants biologist to confirm whether conditions have changed since
those studies were performed.The potential for impacts beyond those identified in the Final EIR will be
identified and additional mitigation measures recommended if warranted by changes in conditions or
the extent of disturbance.Given the age ofthe 2006 Biological Constraints Analysis,as an optional task,
Rincon can prepare an update to the biological assessment.The scope of this optional task would is
described below.
The biological assessment will identify and map the potential for special-status species or habitat based
on a suita'bility level analysis.Specifically,we will identify whether or not suitable host or food plants
needed by the EI Segundo Blue butterfly are present within the project site.Per recent communications
with Richard Arnold (EI Segundo Blue Butterfly lO(a)l(a)Permitted Biologist),neither Eriogonum
cinereum nor E.fasciculatum provide suitable habitat for the butterfly.Therefore,as part of the
biological assessment update,the site reconnaissance will include a floristic survey to determine
whether there are any E.parvifolium present.Additionally,the survey will determine if there is the
potential for any special status plants to be present within the proposed development area.The two
drainages onsite will be evaluated to determine if regulatory agencies,such as U.S.Army Corps of
Engineers (Corps),California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW),or Regional Water Quality Control
Board (RWQCB),are likely to take jurisdiction over such features and to estimate the extent of
jurisdictional areas onsite.Rincon will test for wetland soils,identify signs of hydrology,and record
hydrophytic plant species.Relevant background information,general habitat analysis,nesting bird
potential,general jurisdictional waters/wetlands resources,and special-status species potential will be
included in this report,as follows:
•Dominant plant species present;
•Wildlife observed and anticipated onsite;
•Photo-documentation of the existing site conditions;
•Description ofsite conditions,including habitat types and surrounding development;
•Discussion of physical site characteristics (e.g.topography,soil,wildlife corridors,
microclimate);
•Map (drawn to scale)habitats and identified special-status species;
•Mapping of EI Segundo Blue butterfly larval food plants (Eriogonum parvifolium)if present at
the site;
•Identification of all special-status species observed or expected onsite;
•Assessment of the potential impacts of to identified habitat or species;and
•Identification of mitigation measures to minimize and mitigate impacts to biological
resources.
The product of this task can be included as an appendix to the CEQA document and an update to the
2006 Biological Constraints Survey.The report will document the methods and results of the study and
the anticipated impacts of the project and associated activities.
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Geology
The geological and soils analysis will be based on the proposed altered footprint and revised grading
plan that are part of the revised project proposal in light of prior studies prepared for the Marymount
College project.Walt Hamann,a Rincon principal and certified engineering geologist (CEG),will review
the geotechnical study to determine whether the geologic conditions indicate that the revised grading
plan and footprint would result in different or more severe impacts than those discussed in the 2010
Final EIR.Mitigation measures beyond those identified in the previous EIR will be suggested if
appropriate.
We have also included a more in-depth review of potential geotechnical issues by lGC Valley,Inc.as an
optional task.The scope of work for this more in-depth review of geological conditions and potential
project impacts would involve review of the latest proposed site use in light of the known geologic and
geotechl')ical issues within the project area and preparation of a geotechnical impact letter regarding the
proposed revisions impacts on the site and adjacent area.
Based on lGC Valley's cursory review of various documents,they foresee that the geotechnical aspect of
the work will primarily involve the review of existing reports and documents and development of
opinions of the previous work performed relative to the proposed project revisions,and indicate their
opinions,conclusions and recommendations in a letter-report that will ultimately be incorporated into
the MND or SEIR.The letter-report will include a summary of those documents reviewed by lGC Valley,
their opinion ofthe previous work,and recommendations,if any,to avoid or mitigate potential impacts.
The basic goal would be to review the site relative to the latest proposed development plan and
determine if the site use will or will not have a significant level of hazard to the site and adjacent sites,
and provide lGC Valley's professional opinion as to what measures (if any)should be incorporated into
the MND or SEIR.(This scope does not include preparation of an independent,stand-alone geotechnical
study,or any field work,subsequent laboratory testing,detailed structural analyses,detailed slope
stability analyses,detailed seismic studies,a detailed review of the laboratory testing procedures
previously performed,detailed figures,tables or graphs.)
Hydrology and Water Quality
The hydrology and water quality analysis will also be based on the proposed altered footprint and
revised grading and drainage plan that are part of the revised project proposal in light of prior studies
prepared for the Marymount College project.We will review the drainage plans to determine whether
the changed runoff conditions from removal of the approved tennis courts and the switch to synthetic
turf would be properly managed to avoid significant impacts related to water quality or runoff quantity.
The water quality analysis will discuss regulations under the federal Clean Water Act and related state
and local regulations.Mitigation measures beyond those identified in the previous EIR will be suggested
if appropriate.
We have also included a more in-depth review of potential hydrology and water quality issues by
Hunsaker Associates as an optional task,as follows:
Task 1 -Review Existing Technical Documents and Site Visit.Hunsaker Associates will review the
available Drainage Master Plans for City of Rancho Palos Verdes,available street and drainage plans
in the project vicinity,and technical data and reports preViously prepared for the project.Other
facilities and projects will be reviewed for existing conditions,proposed project and cumulative
project impacts.A memorandum will be prepared outlining any deficiencies or changes required to
update the previously prepared reports.
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The reports will be reviewed and comments based upon the following criteria:
•Design methodology and assumptions
•Technical competency
•Adequacy of the data to complete the CEQA documentation
•Review for levels of Significance (as defined by CEQA)and identify possible impacts and
mitigation
For this task,we assume that all available topography,plans and reports,as well as other projects
will be provided by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes or the project applicant,and that CADD or
scalable drawings will be provided by the City or project applicant.One site visit is anticipated and
included in this task.
Task i-Hydrology and Water Quality Technical Memorandum.Hunsaker Associates will prepare
one Technical Memorandum that incorporates the modifications required as outlined in Task 1,
above.We anticipate utilizing the analysis previously prepared and retabulating the data to be
consistent with the proposed project.A separate tabulation will be prepared for the existing and
proposed condition's project impacts and cumulative impacts.As necessary,specific CEQA
thresholds will be addressed in the report.
In addition to determining the runoff rates and volume,the report will focus on mitigation
improvements and /or any constraints or conditions required for the project.Water quality
mitigation measures will be outlined descriptively -specific improvements will be implemented by
the applicant when construction permits are issued.For this task,we assume that no new
hydrologic,water quality,or hydraulic analysis is required,and that all analysis previously prepared
can be used for this project,and that the previously prepared calculations and analysis will be
referenced in this memorandum.Current regulations will be applied to the project.
Task 3 -CEQA Documentation Support.Hunsaker will provide technical support for preparing the
Hydrology and Water Quality Sections of the Draft and Final EIRs.The work includes reviewing the
sections and providing technical input as requested by the project team.
Task 4 -Project Management,Meetings,and Coordination.Up to 10 hours for team meetings with
the project team and City staff.Attendance at public hearings are not included but may be arranged
and billed on a time and materials basis.
Noise
From a noise perspective,the primary difference between the approved project and the revised project
would be the amount of earthwork and soil and rock export required as part of grading for the athletic
field.Therefore,temporary construction noise associated with excavation and grading equipment and
haul truck trips are the foremost noise concerns.
The noise study will include the following specific analyses:
•Estimate of temporary construction noise at sensitive receptor locations based on typical
noise emission rates from the u.s.Environmental Protection Agency or other reliable sources
and standard noise attenuation factors
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•Comparison of estimated construction noise to established thresholds and/or City Noise
Element and Noise Ordinance standards
•Development of mitigation measures,if warranted and different from those identified in the
Final EIR,to address any identified significant effects
Public Services and Utilities
Both the certified Final EIR concluded that the Marymount Project would result in less than significant
impacts involving fire protection,water demand,and wastewater generation.The Final EIR also
concluded that the original project would result in less than significant impacts with mitigation
incorporated for police protection and solid waste generation.The primary change related to the
revised project in this regard would be use of synthetic turf,which would reduce water demand.The
analysis for these issue areas will compare potential impacts in these issue areas to project revisions and
determin~whether a change in impacts or new impacts would occur.Additional mitigation measures
will be identified if warranted.
Traffic/Traffic Safety and Parking
Operational traffic and parking impacts are expected to be generally similar to the project analyzed in
the certified Final EIR,as the general overall intensity of use on the project site would not substantially
change with the proposed revisions.The operational traffic and parking discussion will summarize the
findings of the Final EIR and describe the effects of the proposed revisions in that context.
The operational traffic discussion will also include an updated discussion ofthe potential for errant balls
to enter Palos Verdes Drive East and related safety concerns,particularly as the reconfigured plan
locates the field closer to the road.This analysis will take into consideration the discussion in the
certified EIR on this issue as well as the College's basis for the currently proposed protective netting
configuration.Additional study will be performed to assess the likelihood and frequency of balls
entering the roadway.For this study,Rincon will analyze video tapes of college soccer games and
practices.If such videos are not readily available,our staff will observe practices and/or games in
person.We will assess as accurately as possible the approximate distance,trajectory and frequency of
errant balls.We will also observe whether there are any field areas from which balls fly out more
frequently than others,to inform potential recommendations for changes to the proposed netting
locations or additional areas for netting.To supplement these observations,Rincon staff will interview
coaches from comparable teams about their experience with the frequency and trajectory/distance of
errant balls.The results ofthis research will be shared with LLG to further inform their discussion of
traffic accident potential from errant balls.
An additional primary difference between the approved project and the revised project would relate to
construction traffic,which would be increased due to the amount of soil and rock export required as
part of grading for the athletic field.The analysis of construction traffic,traffic safety and parking
impacts will be based on a construction traffic analysis by LLG Engineers,pursuant to the following
scope of work.
PART A SCOPE OF WORK -Construction Traffic Analysis
Task 1:Project Mobilization/Project Management
1.1 Review the existing and proposed improvements for Marymount College as well as all prior
environmental review documentation,including the original and amended traffic studies.
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Coordinate with Rincon Consultants and the City to formulate and confirm the below Scope of
Work.
1.2 Obtain and review specifically the prior construction traffic analysis prepared by RBF Consulting
in order to understand the assessment of construction activities as part of the City's prior
approval.Coordinate with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes with regard to the previous haul
route,if determined.Obtain and review a copy of the Construction Management Plan,if
available.
Task 2:Construction Traffic Analysis
2.1 Obtain from the project team a description of the anticipated construction-related activities
during construction (i.e.,demolition,grading,material export,structure construction,etc.).In
addition,obtain information regarding trucks (Le.,type,size,number,frequency,etc.),as well
as the construction workers (Le.,number of workers,shift times,schedule,etc.).
2.2 Prepare a trip generation forecast of the construction-related traffic associated with the
development of the reconfigured project.Compare the construction traffic to the forecast
operational project traffic generation and the previous forecast of construction traffic
generation.
2.3 The forecast weekday AM peak hour,mid-day peak hour and PM peak hour,and Saturday mid-
day peak hour trips expected to be generated by the peak export-related activities will be
compared to the project at completion based on a review of the existing and/or anticipated
truck routes/traffic patterns to and from the project site.This proposal does not include
preparation of peak hour Level of Service calculations at the study intersections to determine
potential impacts during construction.Should intersection analyses be required,an amendment
to our contract may be necessary.
2.4 If necessary,identify improvements to address any potential construction traffic issues
associated with the proposed project.
Task 3:Attendance at Team/City Staff Meetings
3.1 The Part A Scope of Work includes preparation for and attendance by LLG Engineers at one (1)
project coordination meeting with the project team and/or City staff as part ofthe construction
traffic analysis preparation effort.This assumes attendance by both the Principal Engineer and
the Project Manager.LLG would be pleased to provide additional team meeting representation,
if requested.An amendment to LLG's contract would be provided for approval prior to providing
any additional meeting support as part of the Part A Scope of Work.
PART B SCOPE OF WORK (for MND scenario only)
Task 4:Consultation Related to the Environmental Document (MND)
4.1 Review the draft environmental document as it pertains to the traffic and transportation
discipline and provide comments to the project team.This task includes one round of review of
the draft environmental document.
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Task 5:Response to Public Comments
5.1 Coordinate with the environmental consultant in obtaining a response to comments template.
It is assumed that the template will include copies of all of the comment letters received as of
the close of the public comment period and that each comment letter/individual comment will
be numbered and allocated to each area of discipline (e.g.,to traffic and transportation).
5.2 Review the comment letters and individual comments associated with traffic and transportation
issues.Prepare written responses to those comments included in the traffic and transportation
discipline and forward to the project team for incorporation into the final environmental
document.As the extent of the comments is not known at this time,should the number of
comments be extensive and require additional consultation,an amendment to our contract will
b~necessary.
Task 6:Attendance at Team/City Staff Meetings (MND)
6.1 This Part B Scope of Work includes preparation for and attendance by LLG Engineers at two (2)
project coordination meetings with the project team and/or City staff.This proposal assumes
attendance by both the Principal Engineer and the Project Manager.
Task 7:Attendance at Public Hearings (MND)
7.1 This Part B Scope of Work includes preparation for and attendance by LLG Engineers at up to
two (2)public hearings and/or community meetings and assumes representation by both the
Principal Engineer and the Project Manager.
PART C SCOPE OF WORK (for SUPPLEMENTAL EIR scenario only)
Task 4:Consultation Related to the Environmental Document (Supplemental ElR)
4.1 Review the draft environmental document as it pertains to the traffic and transportation
discipline and provide comments to the project team.This task includes one round of review of
the draft environmental document.
Task 5:Response to Public Comments
5.1 Coordinate with the environmental consultant in obtaining a response to comments template.
It is assumed that the template will include copies of all of the comment letters received as of
the close of the public comment period and that each comment letter/individual comment will
be numbered and allocated to each area of discipline (e.g.,to traffic and transportation).
5.2 Review the comment letters and individual comments associated with traffic and transportation
issues.Prepare written responses to those comments included in the traffic and transportation
discipline and forward to the project team for incorporation into the final environmental
document.As the extent of the comments is not known at this time,a budget of $5,300.00 has
been assumed as part of this work effort and reflects eight (8)hours of Principal Engineer time
and 24 hours of TE III time.Should the number of comments be extensive and require additional
consultation,an amendment to our contract will be necessary.
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Task 6:Attendance at Team/City Staff Meetings (fIR)
6.1 This Part B Scope of Work includes preparation for and attendance by LLG Engineers at two (2)
project coordination meetings with the project team and/or City staff.This proposal assumes
attendance by both the Principal Engineer and the Project Manager.
Task 7:Attendance at Public Hearings (fIR)
7.1 This Part B Scope of Work includes preparation for and attendance by LLG Engineers at up to
two (2)public hearings and/or community meetings and assumes representation by both the
Principal Engineer and the Project Manager.
6.0 COST
The following spreadsheets outline the tasks and hours required to complete the CEQA documentation
for the Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion project.Rincon Consultants will prepare the IS-
MND for the proposed Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion revisions,in accordance with our
proposed scope of services,for an estimated cost of $69,135;the total with the optional tasks would be
$92,050.Rincon Consultants will prepare the EIR for the proposed Marymount College Athletic Field
Expansion revisions,in accordance with our proposed scope of services,for an estimated cost of
$80,810;the total with the optional tasks would be $103,725.We have budgeted 41 hours of Rincon
professional staff time to prepare responses to comments on the Draft EIR.
Attendance at a project kickoff meeting,the EIR scoping meeting,and up to five public hearings is
included in the budget.At the City's request,Rincon's Project Manager or Principal in Charge will attend
additional hearings on a time-and-materials basis.Meetings with City staff at key points in the process
are included in our project management budget.
The proposed scope of services and associated costs are fully negotiable to meet the needs of the City.
Additional work not included within our proposed work program will be completed only upon written
City authorization in accordance with our standard fee schedule.This offer for professional services will
remain in effect for a period of 60 days from the date of this proposal.During this period,questions
regarding our proposed scope of services may be directed to Abe Leider,AICP CEP,or Joe Power,AICP
CEP.
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Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion IS-MND
Cost Estimate lO-Apr-13
Rincon Consultants
Tasks Cost Hours Principal Sr.Assoc./PM Assoc.Graphics Clerical
$19S/hour $lSS/hour $10S/hour $7S/hour $SS/hour
1.Kickoff Meeting $985 7 6 1
2.Administrative Draft 15-MND
Project Description $1,645 15 1 2 8 4
Aesthetics $1,660 16 2 10 4
Air Quality $2,395 21 1 2 18
Biological Resources $2,920 24 4 2 16 2
Geology $2,065 15 5 2 6 2
Hydrology and Water Quality $1,355 13 1 10 2
Noise $2,545 23 1 2 18 2
Public Services $940 8 2 6
Tra!!ic and Circulation (inc.errant ball study $7,015 65 2 6 48 8 1
Utilities and Service Systems $785 7 1 6
Other Issues (8)$2,855 25 1 4 18 2
3.Public Review Draft 15-MND $1,650 14 2 2 8 2
4.FinaI15-MND
Responses to Comments $4,735 41 2 6 32 1
MMRP $210 2 2
FinaIIS/MND Publication $1,025 11 2 4 1 4
5.Public Hearings (5)$6,805 51 30 20 1
Project Ma nagement /Meeti ngs $4,620 32 4 20 6 2
Subtotal Labor $46,210 390 23 92 236 27 12
Other Costs
LLG Engineers (Traffic and Parking)$13,015
Robert carr (3 visual simulations)$2,975
Printing
Draft IS-MND (15 copies +15 CDs)$975
FinaIIS-MND (15 copies +15 CDs)$1,125
Miscellaneous Expenses $2,436
General &Administrative $2,399
Total (Other Costs)$22,925
Total (Rincon Labor +Other Costs)$69,135
OPTIONAL TASKS
Geology Technical Suppport (LGC Valley)$10,200
Hydrology Technical Support (Hunsaker Ass.)$9,915
Biologi~al Resources Assessment $2,800
TOTAL wrrH OPTIONAL TASKS $92,050
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Marymount College Athletic Field Expansion EIR
Cost Estimate 10-Apr-13
Rincon Consultants
Tasks Cost Hours Principal Sr.Assoc./PM Assoc.Graphics Clerical
$195/hour $155/hour $10S/hour $75/hour $55/hour
1.Ki ckoff Meeti ng $985 7 6 1
2.Project Description $2,370 22 1 3 12 6
3.Draft IS-NOP (assumes IS completed)$940 8 2 6
4.FinaIIS-NOP $365 3 1 2
5.Administrative Draft EIR $0
Project Description $2,370 22 1 3 12 6
Aesthetics $2,080 20 2 14 4
Air Quality $3,025 27 1 2 24
Biologica;Resources $3,550 30 4 2 22 2
Geology $2,485 19 5 2 10 2
Hydrology and Water Quality $1,775 17 1 14 2
Noise $3,175 29 1 2 24 2
Public Services $1,360 12 2 10
Troffic and Circulation (inc.erront ball study $7,225 67 2 6 50 8 1
Utilities and Service Systems $1,360 12 2 10
Alternatives (3)$3,335 29 1 4 24
Other Required Sections $575 5 1 4
6.Draft EIR $3,510 30 2 6 18 4
7.Response to Comments and Final EIR $4,835 41 2 8 30 1
MMRP $315 3 3
8.Public Hearings (5)$6,805 30 20 1
Project Manaaement $4,620 4 4 20 6 2
Subtotal Labor $52,400 367 23 93 295 30 5
Other Costs
LLG Engineers (Traffic and Parking)$16,893
Rober Carr (3 visual simulations)$2,975
Printing
Draft EIR (15 copies +15 CDs)$1,425
Final EIR (15 copies +15 CDs)$1,575
Miscellaneous Expenses $2,562
General &Administrative $2,980
Total (Other Costs)$28,410
Total (Rincon Labor +Other Costs)$80,810
OPTIONAL TASKS
Geology Technical Suppport (LGC Valley)$10,200
Hydrology Technical Support (Hunsaker Ass.)$9,915
Biological Resources Assessment $2,800
TOTAL WITH OPTIONAL TASKS $103,725
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7.0 SCHEDULE
The following outlines our schedule for the completion of the IS-MND work program;a graphic
illustration is found on the following page.
•Kickoff Meeting -Rincon's principal in charge or project manager will attend a kickoff meeting
within one week of authorization to proceed.
•Administrative Draft IS-MND - A draft IS-MND will be submitted within eight (8)weeks of
notice to proceed/kickoff meeting and receipt of all necessary project information.
•Revised Administrative Draft IS-MND - A second Administrative Draft IS-MND will be submitted
within one (1)week of receipt of City comments on the Administrative Draft
•Public Draft IS-MND -Fifteen (15)paper and/or CD copies of the Public Draft IS-MND will be
submitted within one (1)week of receipt of City comments on the Revised Administrative Draft
IS-MND
•FinaIIS-MND -Draft responses to comments on the Draft IS-MND will be submitted within
three (2)weeks of receipt of all comments;fifteen (15)copies ofthe FinaIIS-MND will be
submitted within one (1)week of approval of the draft responses to comments
•Public Hearings -As scheduled
The following outlines our schedule for the completion of the EIR work program;a graphic illustration is
found on the following page.
•Initial Study-NOP - A draft Initial Study-Nap will be submitted within one week of
determination that one or more impacts cannot be mitigated to less than significant levels (see
"Administrative Draft IS-MND"task under the IS-MND schedule above).Once approved,Rincon
will submit 15 copies and/or CDs of the Initial Study-Nap.
•Administrative Draft EIR -The Administrative Draft EIR will be submitted within four weeks of
release ofthe Nap.
•Revised Administrative Draft EIR -If necessary,a Second Administrative Draft EIR will be
submitted within two weeks of receipt of City comments on the Administrative Draft EIR.
•Draft EIR -Fifteen (15)copies of the Draft EIR will be submitted within one week of receipt of
City comments on the Revised Administrative Draft EIR.Rincon will also provide 15 electronic
copies in PDF format on disk.
•Responses to Comments on the Draft EIR/MMRP -Draft responses to comments on the Draft
EIR and the draft MMRP will be submitted within three weeks of receipt of all comments.
•Final EIR -Fifteen (15)copies of the Final EIR will be submitted within one week of receipt of
comments on the draft responses to comments and MMRP.
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8.0 REFERENCES
Rincon is proud of its reputation as a leader in the CEQA environmental review industry.Below is an
excerpt from a recent client following our successful completion of an 18 month planning program that
involved update of the City of Calabasas General Plan (including public outreach program and EIR).
"On behalf of the City of Calabasas,I want to thank you and the entire Rincon Consultants team for your
outstanding performance on the City's 2030 General Plan update.While your firm has done excellent
work on many projects in the City,your performance on this project was particularly impressive in light of
its scale and complexity...In addition,I sincerely appreciate your efforts to carefully manage the project
from both a budgetary and scheduling perspective.You did an excellent job keeping the project on
schedule and on budget."~Tom Bartlett,City Planner -City of Calabasas
We invite you to contact any of the individuals listed below regarding our qualifications,skills,and
project management.
CRAIG CHALFANT
Environmental Review Project Manager
Comprehensive Planning Division
Long Beach Development Services
562-570-6368
DANIEL No*
Associate Director,Facilities Development &
Operations
San Jose State University
408-924-1996
ANDVAGLE
Director
Housing and Economic Development Dept
City of Santa Monica
310-458-8341
BRIAN DESATNIK
Director of Community Development
City of Claremont
909-399-5485
SCOTT WOLFE,AICP
Planning Director
City of Westlake Village
818-706-1613
TOM BARTLETT,AICP
City Planner
City of Calabasas
818-224-1600
*SJSU End Zone Project IS-MND Project -Completed on an accelerated schedule
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JOE POWER,AICP CEP
Senior Principal
Rincon Consultants,Inc.
Mr.Power is a Principal in Rincon's Environmental and Sciences and Planning group.In this capacity,he is
responsible for directing the management of planning and environmental documents,the preparation of
specialized technical studies,and overall coordination of the planning and sustainability programs.Mr.
Power has over 20 years of experience in the planning field and has managed or primarily authored
successful planning and environmental and planning studies on projects ranging from affordable housing to
urban redevelopment to citywide transportation systems.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
•Mr.Power has prepared numerous CEQA and NEPA environmental documents and is an expert in
interpreting state and federal planning and environmental law,as well as in developing
environmental documentation that is informative,readable,and legally defensible.He is skilled in
developing creative solutions to social and environmental issues related to land development.
•Mr.Power has prepared and managed citywide general plans and climate action plans as well as
specific Plans and master plans for neighborhoods and communities.
•Mr.Power has prepared specialized technical reports on a range of planning and environmental
topics,including noise,air quality,greenhouse gases,sustainability,and water supply.
•Mr.Power is proficient in applying sustainable development concepts to planning issues.He is the
co-author of A Planner's Guide to Sustainable Development,an APA Planning Advisory Service
Technical Report that provides guidance to the practicing planner in initiating and implementing
local sustainable development programs.
•Mr.Power is a skilled public presenter and moderator,having facilitated public workshops for
various General Plan Elements and EIRs,and conducted professional presentations at both the
California and National American Planning Association conferences.
EDUCATION,REGISTRATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
B.A.,Urban and Economic Geography,University of Georgia
M.A.,Architecture and Urban Planning,UCLA Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning
American Planning Association
American Institute of Certified Planners,Certified Environmental Planner
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Rincon Consultants,Inc.(1996 through present)
Planning Consultants Research (1996)
Fugro West,Inc.(1991 through 1996)
City of West Hollywood (1990 through 1991)
South Coast Air Quality Management District (1989 through 1990)
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE
CEQA/NEPA
•Mangrove Estates Mixed Use Development EIR,City of Los Angeles
•Town Center Regional Shopping Center EIR,City of Simi Valley
•The Oaks Mall Expansion EIR,City of Thousand Oaks
•Carryout Bag Ordinance EIR,City of Santa Monica
•Target Downtown Department Store EIR,City of Santa Monica
•Press-Telegram Mixed Use Development EIR,City of Long Beach
•Westmont College Master Plan SEIR,County of Santa Barbara
•Caltech Master Plan SEIR,City of Pasadena
•Surfers Point Managed Shoreline Retreat EIR,City of Ventura
•Ventura County Juvenile Justice Complex EIR,County of Ventura
•North County Jail Staged EIR,County of Santa Barbara
•Community Memorial Hospital EIR,City of Ventura
•Over 100 NEPA environmental assessments of affordable housing and commercial rehabilitation
projects,Los Angeles County CDC
General Plans,Specific Plans,and Redevelopment Plans
•City of Calabasas 2030 General Plan,Development Code,and EIR
•City of Calipatria General Plan
•City of Avalon General Plan and EIR
•City of Ventura 2005 General Plan and EIR
•City of Carpinteria Noise and Safety Elements and General Plan EIR
•City of Fillmore General Plan and EIR
•North Fillmore Specific Plan EIR
•North Fillmore Business Park Master Plan EIR
•City of Santa Clarita Circulation Element Update EIR
•E.Colorado Boulevard Specific Plan EIR,City of Pasadena
•Whiteside Redevelopment Project EIR,Los Angeles County CDC
•City of Ventura Downtown Specific Plan EIR
•West Los Angeles Community Plan EIR,City of Los Angeles
Climate Action Plans/Greenhouse Gas Studies
•City of Vista Climate Action Plan,City of Vista
•Lake Elsinore Climate Action Plan,City of Lake Elsinore
•Housing Element Green House Gas Studies for Various Cities,Veronica Tam &Associates
•Courtyard by Marriott Greenhouse Gas Study,City of San Diego
•Southwestern College Greenhouse Gas Study,City of Chula Vista
•Dos Colinas Project Greenhouse Gas Study,City of Carlsbad
•Lowe's Greenhouse Gas Study,City of Thousand Oaks
PUBLICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
A Planner's Guide to Sustainable Development,with Kevin J.Krizek,Planning Advisory Service Technical
Report No.467,American Planning Association,December 1996.
"De-energizing Our Future,"with Stephen Harrington,Environmental Monitor,Association of Environmental
Professionals,Spring 1998.
New Directions in Sustainable Development,APA National Conference,San Diego,California,April 1997.
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ABE LEIDER,AICP CEP
Supervising Planner
Rincon Consultants,Inc.
Mr.Leider is a supervising planner in Rincon's Environmental Sciences and Planning group.He is
responsible for management and preparation of planning and environmental documents and specialized
technical studies.Mr.Leider has over 14 years of experience in the planning field and has managed or
primarily authored successful planning and environmental documents on subjects ranging from regional
resource management and land use regulation to complex public and private development projects.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
•Mr.Leider has managed or prepared numerous CEQA environmental documents and is proficient
at interpreting state and federal planning and environmental regulations and guidelines as well as
developing thorough and clear environmental documentation.
•Mr.Leider is experienced at providing professional contract planning support in all facets of the
project review and permitting process to small,mid-sized and large jurisdictions throughout
Southern California.
•Mr.Leider has prepared informational and technical reports on a range of planning and
environmental topics,including general land use trends,agriculture,biology and aesthetics/visual
resources.
•Mr.Leider is a skilled public presenter,having presented government programs and private
development projects to the public at large and to elected and appointed officials at public
hearings,and provided professional presentations at land use symposia and conferences around
California.
EDUCATION/AFFILIATIONS
B.A.,English and Environmental Studies,University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB)
Professional Certificate in Land Use and Environmental Planning,UCSB Extension
American Institute of Certified Planners,Certified Environmental Planner
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Rincon Consultants,Inc.(2005 -present)
Santa Barbara County Planning and Development Department (1997 -2005)
Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens,Goleta,California (1995 -1997)
Yardang,Inc.,Crested Butte,Colorado (1992 -1995)
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
CEQA and NEPA Compliance
•Cal Berkeley Aquatics Center SEIR,University of California,Berkeley
•Claremont McKenna College Master Plan EIR,City of Claremont
•Biola University Master Plan EIR,City of La Mirada
•Portuguese Bend Zone 2 Landslide Moratorium Ordinance EIR,City of Rancho Palos Verdes
•Beverly Hills Gateway Project EIR,City of Beverly Hills
•EI Segundo Aquatics Center Site Feasibility Study EIR,City of EI Segundo
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•Long Beach North Village Redevelopment EIR,City of Long Beach
•The Annenberg Project at Lower Point Vicente EIR,City of Rancho Palos Verdes
•Burbank Media Studios North EIR,City of Burbank
•City of Ojai Housing Element EIR
•Villages at the Lakes Specific Plan EIR,City of Camarillo
•Oxnard Village Specific Plan EIR,City of Oxnard
•University of California,Santa Barbara San Joaquin Housing EIR
•County of Santa Barbara Oak Protection Program EIR
•Claremont University Consortium Administrative Campus IS-MND
•Single Use Bag Ban Ordinance EIR,County of San Mateo
•Disposable Checkout Bag Ordinance EIR,City of Palo Alto
•Single Use Bag Ban Ordinance EIR,Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment
•The Next Downtown Los Angeles -Design Guidelines and Street Standards MND
•Numerous CEQA Exemptions and Negative Declarations for both routine and complex public and
private development and infrastructure projects
•Review and Comment on California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)NEPA and CEQA
documents for coastal projects in County of Santa Barbara jurisdiction
General Plans and Ordinances
•Agricultural Element Implementation,County of Santa Barbara
•Farmland Security Zone Program Adoption and Implementation,County of Santa Barbara
•The Grove and Saticoy Gateway Specific Plans,City of Ventura
Public Facibties and Infrastructure
•Gaviota Bridge project permitting,County of Santa Barbara Public Works/California State Parks
•Rincon Creek Bridge Replacements and Highway 150 Realignment project permitting,County of
Santa Barbara/Caltrans
•Serena Park Soundwall project permitting,Santa Barbara/Caltrans
Contract Planning
•Planning Staff,City of Berkeley
•Subdivision Cases Backlog Reduction,City of Los Angeles
•EIR Review Backlog Reduction,City of Los Angeles
•Major Projects,Cities of Ojai and Port Hueneme
AWARDS/PUBLICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Planning Excellence for Best Practice -The Next Downtown,City ofLos Angeles,American Planning
Association,Los Angeles Chapter (shared)
Urban Agriculture in the Goleta Valley,County of Santa Barbara,August 2002.
Status Of Agricultural Land Use,County of Santa Barbara,April 1999.
Balancing Oak Protection with Farming Flexibility:Lessons from Santa Barbara County,Integrated
Hardwood Range Management Program Fifth Symposium on Oak Woodlands,San Diego,California,
October,2001.
Controversy and Collaboration:Vineyards in a Santa Barbara Landscape,Integrated Hardwood Range
Management Program Symposiums in Mendocino and Sonoma Counties,1998 and 1999
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GREG MARTIN,AICP
Senior Planner/Project Manager
Rincon Consultants,Inc.
Mr.Martin is a Senior Planner/project Manager in Rincon's Environmental Sciences and Planning group.He
is responsible for management and preparation of planning and environmental documents and specialized
technical studies.Mr.Martin has over eight years of experience in the planning field and has a background
in preparation and project management of CEQA and NEPA documents such as Initial Studies and EIRs.His
experience also includes work on General Plans (including Housing Elements),Zoning Ordinances,
Redevelopment Plans,and municipal entitlement processing.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
•Mr.Martin has managed or prepared numerous CEQA environmental documents and is proficient
at interpreting state and federal planning and environmental regulations and guidelines as well as
developing thorough and clear environmental documentation.
•Mr.Martin has experience in both private sector professional contract planning and public sector
planning in all facets of the project review and permitting process with jurisdictions in Southern
and Central California.
•Mr.Martin has contributed to the drafting and adoption process for policy documents such as
General Plans (including Housing Elements),Zoning Ordinances,and Redevelopment Plans.
•Mr.Martin is a skilled public presenter,having presented government programs and private
development projects to the public at large and to elected and appointed officials at public
hearings.
EDUCATION,REGISTRATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
M.C.R.P.,Master of City and Regional Planning,Cal Poly San Luis Obispo,2004
B.A.,Pre-and Early Modern Literature,University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC),1994
American Institute of Certified Planners,member since 2007
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Rincon Consultants,Inc.(2010 -present)
City of Selma,California (2008 -2010)
Quad Knopf,Inc.,Visalia,California (2004-2007)
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
CEQA and NEPA Compliance
•Claremont McKenna College Master Plan EIR
•Biola University Master Plan Update EIR
•Safran Senior Housing Project EIR,City of Long Beach
•Crestridge Senior Housing Project EIR,City of Rancho Palos Verdes
•Cal State University Bakersfield Campus Master Plan Update EIR
•Claremont University Consortium Administrative Campus Project ISjMND
•Claremont Wilderness Park IS-MND,City of Claremont
•City of Stanton Livable Beach Boulevard Mobility Plan ISIND
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•CEQA Exemptions and Negative Declarations for development and infrastructure projects
Technical Studies
•Claremont McKenna College Master Plan Lighting Study
•7-11 Noise and Light Studies,City of Beverly Hills
General Plans and Ordinances
•General Plan Background Report,City of Dinuba
•General Plan Background Report,City of Selma
•Administrative Draft Housing Element,City of Selma
•Administrative Draft Zoning Ordinance Update,City of Selma
Municipal Entitlement Processing
•City of Ventura
•City of Ojai
•City of Selma
AWARDS
2003 Central Coast APA Academic Award,South County Government Center in Arroyo Grande Proposal,
Cal Poly Winter 2003 Graduate Project Planning Lab (contributor)
Cal Poly City and Regional Planning Department Faculty Recognition Award,2003
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KARL Y KAUFMAN,MESM
Associate Environmental Planner
Rincon Consultants,Inc.
Karly Kaufman serves as an Associate Environmental Planner within Rincon's Environmental Science and
Planning group.In this capacity,she is involved in air quality and greenhouse gas analyses and CEQA/NEPA
environmental documentation.Ms.Kaufman has a background in environmental policy and policy advocacy.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
•Ms.Kaufman has prepared environmental documents for a diverse range of projects including general
plans,specific plans,mixed-use development projects,and redevelopment projects.She has
prepared Environmental Impact Reports,Initial Studies,and Categorical Exemptions.
•Ms.Kaufman has experience assessing the environmental impacts of energy technologies and has
conducted extensive research on alternative energy resources,including solar,wind,and waste,as
well as energy storage technologies.
•Ms.Kaufman is a proficient public presenter and has organized outreach and educational programs
for a variety of audiences.
EDUCATION,REGISTRATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Master of Environmental Science &Management (MESM)with emphases in Energy and Climate as well as
Water Resources Management,Bren School of Environmental Science &Management,University of
California,Santa Barbara
B.S.,Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning,University of California,Davis
Association of Environmental Professionals
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Rincon Consultants,Inc.(June 2012 -Present)
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (2010-20 12)
Energy Independence Now (2011)
Union of Concerned Scientists (2006-201O)
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
CEQA/NEPA Experience
•CSU Channel Islands Master Plan FEIR Addendum,California State University
•General Plan Update EIR,City of Pomona
•Los Angeles County Development Commission -environmental review for multiple projects
•Teal Club Specific Plan EIR,City of Oxnard
•Summit View Homes Project EIR,City of Lompoc
•Victoria Mixed-Use Development Project IS-MND,City of Port Hueneme
•Calipatria General Plan Update,City of Calipatria
•2030 General PlanjLocal Coastal Plan EIR,City of Avalon
•Waste Reduction Program for Carryout Bags EIR,Sonoma County Waste Management Agency
•Housing Element Update EIR,City of Malibu
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Technical Studies
•Air Quality,GHG,and Noise Technical Studies,City of Agoura Hills
•GHG Inventory,City of Madera
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STEVEN J.HONGOLA
Senior Ecologist I Biological Program Manager
Rincon Consultants,Inc.
Steven J.Hongola serves as a senior ecologist and biological program manager with 10 years of
professional experience in the environmental field.His areas of expertise include biological resource
assessments,focused surveys for sensitive species,jurisdictional waters and wetlands delineations,habitat
restoration and management,conservation planning,and regulatory permitting.He has authored numerous
technical reports in support of CEQA/NEPA compliance and regulatory permit acquisition.Mr.Hongola
specializes in avian field studies and holds a federallO(a)(1){A)permit to conduct protocol surveys for
cQastal California gnatcatcher.As a program manager within the biological resources group,Mr.Hongola
also co-manages Rincon's team of biologists and oversees the technical aspects of the program,among
other responsibilities.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
•Mr.Hongola has completed biological resource assessments,including field surveys and technical
reports,for public and private projects of various sizes throughout California.
•Mr.Hongola has conducted or assisted in focused protocol surveys for numerous sensitive wildlife
species,including but not limited to coastal California gnatcatcher,least Bell's vireo,southwestern
willow flycatcher,burrowing owl,white-tailed kite,desert tortoise,arroyo toad,Los Angeles pocket
mouse,and San Bernardino kangaroo rat.
•Mr.Hongola is experienced in plant community classification and mapping,and has conducted
focused surveys for a variety of sensitive plants.
•Mr.Hongola has expertise in conducting jurisdictional waters and wetlands delineations at project
sites throughout California.He has managed several habitat restoration projects,and has
experience in the restoration of wetland/riparian and upland communities.
•Mr.Hongola has prepared applications and negotiated requirements for regulatory permits from
the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers,Regional Water Quality Control Boards,California Department of
Fish and Game,and U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service.
PERMITS AND AUTHORIZATIONS
FederallO(a)(l)(A)Permit -Coastal California Gnatcatcher,TE 091463-1
State Scientific Collecting Permit 801034-01
EDUCATION,REGISTRATIONS,AND AFFILIATIONS
B.S.,Evolution and Ecology (Minor -History),University of California,Davis
California Rapid Assessment Method:Riverine Module
Wetland Training Institute:Difficult Situations,Arid West Supplement,and Wetland Delineation Manual
California Tiger Salamander Larval Survey Techniques
Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Workshop and Training
Desert Tortoise Council Surveying,Monitoring,and Handling Techniques Workshop
CNPS Vegetation and Habitat Rapid Assessment Method Workshop
Western Field Ornithologists
California Society for Ecological Restoration
Association of Environmental Professionals
Environmental Scientists Planners Engineers 2-99
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Rincon Consultants,Inc.(3/08 -Present)
Michael Brandman Associates (4/03 -3/08)
California Waterfowl Association (4/02 -7/02)
University of California,Davis (4/02 -7/02)
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Biological Resource Assessments
•Recurrent Energy Solar Sites,Kern,San Bernardino,and Los Angeles Counties,CA
•Comprehensive Biological Resources Study,More Mesa,Santa Barbara County,CA
•Scripps Park West,Phase II,City of San Diego,San Diego County.CA
•Lechuza Beach Access Expansion Project,Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority,
Malibu,Los Angeles County,CA
•Cabazon Property (554 Acres),Armada,Riverside County,CA
•Off-Highway Vehicle Park Project for the City of Bakersfield,Kern County,CA
Sensitive Species Surveys
•Least Bell's Vireo and Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Focused Surveys,Watershed Protection
District,Conejo Creek and Santa Clara River Maintenance Projects,Ventura County,CA
•Avian,Mammal,and Herpetological Surveys,More Mesa,Santa Barbara County,CA
•Coastal California Gnatcatcher Surveys,Tierra Rejada Study Site,Ventura County,CA
•Least Bell's Vireo Surveys,Westside Community Plan,Ventura River,Ventura,CA
•Wildlife Movement Corridor Study (Confidential Client),Los Angeles and Orange Counties,CA
•Desert Tortoise Surveys,Dagget Wind Farm,AES Seawest,San Bernardino County,CA
•Burrowing Owl Focused Surveys,1,600-Acre Bel Lago Property,Riverside County,CA
Jurisdictional Waters and Wetlands Delineations
•New Entrance Road Project,California State University Channel Islands,Ventura County,CA
•San Luis Rey River Trail,RRM Design,City of Oceanside,San Diego County,CA
• n 5475 Fill Sites for the City of Santa Paula,Ventura County,CA
•California Avenue Widening Project,University of California,Irvine,Orange County,CA
•Morgan Ranch Property,Sage Communities,Tehama County,CA
•Bancroft Gardens,Discovery Builders,City of Pittsburg,Contra Costa County,CA
Habitat Restoration,Management,and Conservation Planning
•Long Grade Canyon Creek Restoration,CSU Channel Islands,Ventura County,CA
•The Crosby Habitat Management Program,The Crosby at Rancho Santa Fe Homeowners
Association,San Diego County,CA
•Coastal Region Conservation Program,Southern California Gas Company,Southern California
•Sulphur Springs and Headlands Properties Restoration Monitoring,West Coast Earth and
Environmental,Santa Clarita and Pacific Palisades,Los Angeles County,CA
•Hollywood Water Quality Improvement Project,LADWP,City of Los Angeles,CA
Avian and Wetlands Research
•Western Snowy Plover and California Least Tern Nest Monitoring,Ormond Beach,Oxnard,CA
•Waterfowl Nesting Success Analysis,Grizzly Island Wildlife Area,Solano County,CA
•Natural Floodplain Restoration,Cosumnes River Preserve,Sacramento County,CA
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DUANE VANDER PLUYM,D.Env.
Vice President
Rincon Consultants,Inc.
Dr.Vander Pluym is the Senior Environmental Principal/Senior Principal Biologist,providing technical review
and oversight of projects,and training and management of environmental and biological professional staff.He
has over 32 years of experience in the biological and environmental service lines.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
•Dr.Vander Pluym has served as the Principal-in-Gharge (PIC}/technical reviewer for over 200 projects
in the last 2 years.He has also been a project manager and primary technical investigator for over
500 reports performed for public and private agencies.
•Dr.Vander Pluym's primary expertise is in environmental analysis for the complete suite of CEQA
issue areas,with particular expertise in biology.He is also an expert in the fields of noise,air quality,
health risk analysis,hydrology,and water quality.His knowledge includes CEQA and NEPA
regulations,state and federal Endangered Species Acts requirements,Army Corps of Engineers 404
jurisdictional wetlands analysis,California Fish and Game regulations,DTSC and EPA risk assessment
methods,and air quality modeling.
•Dr.Vander Pluym has considerable experience working with many public agencies,providing public
testimony,and leading public hearings and meetings.He has also served as an expert witness during
litigation.
PERMITS,REGISTRATIONS,AND AUTHORIZATIONS
CDFG Scientific Collecting Permit
EDUCATION,TRAINING,and AFFILIATIONS
Doctorate,Environmental Science and Engineering,University of California,Los Angeles (1988)
M.A.,Biology,University of California,Riverside (1975)
B.Sc.,Biology,University of California,Riverside (1974)
California Community College Instructor,biological sciences and ecology
Citizens Advisory Committee -Ventura County APCD
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Rincon Consultants,Inc.(1995 through present)
Fugro West,Inc.jMcCleliand Engineers,Inc.(1983 through 1994)
Envicom Corporation (1976 through 1980)
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Project Management
•Principal-in-Gharge,On-Gall Biological Consulting MSA -Southern California Gas Company (SCG}/Sempra
Energy Utilities (SEU)
•Principal-in-Gharge for SCG/SEU Coastal Region Programmatic Support
•Principal-in-Gharge,San Joaquin Valley ESA Biological Opinion and Biological Assessment Revisions -
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SCGjSEU
•Principal in Charge,Bolsa Chica Pipeline Removal Project,Permitting,Monitoring,and Interagency
Compliance -Southern California Gas Company
•Principal-in-Gharge,Distributed Solar Projects -Biological Studies and Technical Reports -Recurrent
Energy
Industrial and Infrastructure Facilities
•SCG CDCA Regional Streambed Alteration Agreement/404 Permit for O&M Projects
•Alternative Site Analysis,Tessera Solar II,Imperial County
•25 MW Photovoltaic Energy Facility Air Quality Technical Report,San Joaquin Valley
•PIC for Haley Bridge Replacement Construction Monitoring,Santa Barbara County
•Environmental Assessment QNQRT Pipeline System,Saudi ARAMCO
•Southern California Pipeline System Preliminary Development Plan and Environmental Review
Supplement (Proponent Environmental Assessment);Four Corners Pipe Line Company
Biological Resources
•Biological Due Diligence -18 Solar Sites in Kern,Los Angeles,and San Bernardino Counties
•More Mesa Biological Resources Study,Santa Barbara County
•Multiple NESjBAs for Caltrans infrastructure projects
•PIC for Multiple (80+)Cellular Facility Biological Studies
•Multiple Biological Assessments (BAs)in Los Padres and Angeles National Forests
•Breeding Bird Surveys,including Least Tern and Belding's Savanna Sparrow (multiple clients)
•Jurisdictional Waters and Wetlands Permit Application Packages (Army Corps Section 404 permit,
Regional Water Quality Control Board Section 401 Certification,Fish and Game Streambed Alteration
Agreement-multiple private and public clients)
Other Technical Studies
•Multiple Human Health Risk Assessments for private clients in Santa Barbara,Ventura,Los Angeles,
and San Diego Counties
•Multiple Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA)analyses in southern California
•Caltrans TNM®noise assessment studies:Reyes Adobe Road Interchange,Union Valley Parkway,
Lewis Road,Fulton Road Extension
•Multiple TNM®Noise Studies and noise analyses for various private clients in Ventura,Los Angeles,
Orange,San Diego,Santa Barbara,and San Luis Obispo Counties.
•Santa Maria Landfill Health Risk Assessment -HARP Analysis
•Los Flores Landfill Health Risk Assessment -HARP
•Key Site 3 Health Risk Assessment -HARP Analysis
CEQA and NEPA Experience
•SCG Angeles National Forest BNBE
•California State University,San Bernardino Revised Master Plan EIR
•California State University,Channel Islands Master Plan EIR
•Ahmanson Ranch Specific Plan (New Community)Program EIR
•City of Santa Monica Multi-Family Earthquake Repair Loan (MERl)Program (20+EAs)
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MATTHEW C.HAWLEY,PG,CEG -President
EDUCATION
•B.S.,Geological Sciences,California State University,Fullerton,1994
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
•CEG,State of California,No.2122
•RG,State of California,No.6752
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Mr.Hawley is the President of LGC Valley,Inc.and has over 20 years of practical engineering
geotechnical experience.Mr.Hawley has been a registered professional geologist since 1997 and
certified engineering geologist since 1998.Mr.Hawley oversees the day-to-day operations of LGC
Valley and is ultimately the responsible person for all projects and employees.
Technically,Mr.Hawley's professional experience focuses on sedimentology and geologic structure.
Technically proficient in reconnaissance mapping,fault trenching,landslide and slope instability
investigations,and in-grading operation,Mr.Hawley provides training for geologists in these
operations and other geological fundamentals including the ability to work well in the field with on-
site personnel and keeping clients and the reviewing agency informed.
Mr.Hawley has high standards for the firm and employees.Every technical employee must meet
fundamentals in geologic or engineering standards as tested by Mr.Hawley,and keep client scope,
options for improvement and client satisfaction in the forefront of employee services.Meeting
project deadlines is a top goal of Mr.Hawley and LGC Valley,Inc.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
•2003 to Current:President of LGC Valley,Inc.;acting Principal Geologist.Oversee all technical
work including fault studies,landslide studies,forensic studies,seismicity studies and hazards,
slope stability review,geological mapping and many other geotechnical facets.LGC Valley has
serviced over 400 projects since 2003,over two thirds of which were within Los Angeles and
Ventura Counties difficult geological terrain.Notable projects include:
RiverPark Development,Oxnard -1,800 Home Sites,Commercial,Retail,Streets,Utilities
Rosedale Development,Azusa -Upper Duarte fault review;60'-deep trench.
LA County Administration Building -ICO Development:220,000+sf around Active Utilities
GFC Fault Investigation,Bakersfield -Over 1 Mile of Fault Trenching and Logging
Amargosa Creek Development -Beazer Homes:Liquefaction Mitigation;Levee Construction
Lang Ranch Community Park,Thousand Oaks -Detailed Study of Ancient Large Landslide
Rancho Palos Verdes Zone 2 Landslide Moratorium Ordinance Revision -EIR with Rincon
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MATTHEW C.HAWLEY,PG,CEG -President
•2001 to 2003:Landslide Stability of the Canyon Gate Development,Santa Clarita,California.
Project Manager/Geologist for a 150 home detached residential development and roadway
extension atop the Friendly Valley Landslide.Mitigating landslide potential for the proposed
development with existing residences located atop the head of the landslide proved extremely
challenging.
•1999 to 2001:Orange County Marine Institute,Dana Point,California.Provided geotechnical
services during the design and construction of a privately funded educational center.Project issues
include bluff stability;liquefaction and lateral spread potential,seismic settlement,temporary
stability of sea walls and other elements.
•1998 to 2001:Laguna Beach County Water District (LBCWD),Laguna Beach,California.
Provided geotechnical services during the design and development of a 5-million-gallon water
reservoir.Project issues include complex geology,off-and on-site landslides,coastal slope
stability,groundwater mitigation and potential litigation from adjacent landowners.
•1996-1998:Eastern Transportation Corridor (ETC),Orange County,California.Supervising field
geologist during construction of the North Leg (SR 231)and portions of the East and West Legs,
SR 241 and SR 261,respectively.These areas included two major gore points,approximately 13.5
miles of roadway,and over 25-million-cubic yards of grading through mountainous terrain.Project
issues included slope stability,landslide mitigation,and liquefaction and high groundwater
mitigation and project safety of staff working with over 80 scrapers.
•1996:Fault Study of the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone,Huntington Beach,California.Field
geologist during the investigation of potential fault strands of the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone,
Holly-Seacliff Planning Area.
•1995:Fault Study of the San Jacinto Fault Zone,San Bernardino County,California.Field
geologist during the investigation of a fault study along the San Jacinto Fault Zone,Proposed State
Route 30,San Bernardino County,California.The main objective was to determine whether fault
strands pose a rupture hazard to planned bridge structures.No fault strands were observed during
the investigation and fault rupturing through excavated areas was determined to be low.
•1993-1994:Feasibility Study,Newport Beach,California.Field geologist during an investigation
for a proposed multi-story hotel complex along Newport Coast Drive.Project issues included
investigation of landslides,potential adverse bedding conditions,compressible soils,perched
groundwater and seismic considerations.Previously contracted with Disney Development
Corporation.
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HUNSAKER &ASSOCIATES -
LOS ANGELES .,
PROFESSIONAL RESUME
Jason Fukumitsu,P.E.
President/Principal -Engineering
Jason Fukumitsu has 29 years experience in all phases of the design and
management of large-scale master planned residential and commercial land
development projects,including pre-acquisition analysis,planning,entitlements,
preliminary and final engineering,and construction management.
Specializing in the largest and most complex projects,Mr.Fukumitsu played a
key engineering role in many notable real estate developments,including:
Jason Fukumitsu,P.E.,
LEEDAP
jfukumitsu@hunsaker.com
•Ritter Ranch,Palmdale
•Playa Vista,Los Angeles
•Legacy,Los Angeles County
•Homestead,Los Angeles County
10,600 ac
1,000 ac
1,700 ac
2,800 ac
Credentials:
BS/1983/Civil
Engineering/Stanford
University
1986/Professional
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American Society of Civil
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American Planning
Association
HUNSAKER It ASSOCIATES
LoS ANGELES
26074 Avenue Hall
Suite 23
Valencia,CA 91355
(661)294-2211
(661)294-9890 Fax
Additional offices located
in Irvine,san Diego and
Riverside.
www.HunsakerLA.com
A particular hallmark of Mr.Fukumitsu's projects is the aesthetic incorporation of
infrastructure facility reqUirements into the project site plan in the early planning
stages.In this way,intelligently planned infrastructure functions successfully
within the community in the most non intrusive manner possible.His extensive
experience in grading,drainage,highway,street,sewer,flood control and water
system design minimizes expensive planning revisions necessary to address
those issues at later project stages.
Program Management is another service proVided by Mr.Fukumitsu for selected
clients with that particular need.This area of professional practice involves
performing as lead project conSUltant,managing the myriad of specialist
consultants that compose the project team.In this role,Mr.Fukumitsu brings his
expertise in master planning,cost estimating,value engineering,earthwork
management,and construction phasing to a project throughout the planning,
design and construction phases.
Key Projects:
River Park,Decoro Highlands,East Creek/Creek Side,Decoro South
and West Creek,Santa Clarita,CA:Project Manager of civil
engineering services for five master-planned,community projects under
development in unincorporated Los Angeles County and the City of Santa
Clarita.The project includes river hydraulics;water quality analysis,
hydrology;preliminary engineering and grading studies;tentative mapping;
EIR technical support and supporting documents;final engineering to include
grading and infrastructure;cost estimating which includes value engineering,
project phasing and an earthwork management plan;drainage and sewer
master planning;highway alignment studies;E.I.R.and entitlement support.
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Playa Vista Phase 2 Drainage Master Plan and EIR,Los Angeles,CA:
Project Manager for the drainage master plan for Playa Vista,Phase 2.This
project included the design of storm management systems for over 2,000
acres of developed area including large storm drain lines (>96"),open
channels,detention/retention basins,water quality facilities (BMP),and a
riparian corridor,freshwater marsh and saltwater wetlands system.HEC-2,
WSPG and SWMM modeling were used in this design.Prepared the technical
appendices and impacts analysis to the EIR.Provided technical support and
supporting documents to the EIR team
Newhall Ranch,Valencia,CA:Project Manager civil engineering services
for a 12,OOO-acre,22,OOO-unit,master-planned "new town"project being
developed by Newhall Ranch Company.The project includes grading,
highway,sewer,water and drainage design;river and impacts analysis,
tentative mapping,SR126 (caltrans)alignment studies,rail alignment
studies,GIS data management and applications,cost estimating,value
engineering and project phasing.
Staples Arena EIR Drainage Support,Los Angeles,CA:Responsible
for the hydrology and technical appendices associated with the EIR for
Staples Arena.Provided technical support to the EIR consultant for drainage,
sewer,and water infrastructure.
Redtail Golf Course,Los Angeles,CA:Responsible for site design which
includes flood control design,flood plain analysis,grading and utilities for the
367-acre golf course located within Tujunga Washington.
Ahmanson Ranch,Ventura County,CA:Provided hydrological
calculations and drainage design for a SOO-acre watershed on this site.The
project included analYZing debris loads and prOViding debris-controlling
structures.Responsible for quality assurance of site planning,development
and civil engineering for this mixed-use development of the S,OOO-acre
ranch,including a 300-acre golf course.
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East Los Angeles College Firestone Education Center Master Plan,South Gate,California
Biography
Ms.Look-Jaeger has over 25 years of experience in the preparation of transportation planning
analyses,with particular emphasis on the preparation of environmental review analyses for
various developments pursuant to the requirements of CEQA.Ms.Look-Jaeger specializes in
entitlement processing efforts,particularly on highly controversial projects which involve
litigation.Ms.Look-Jaeger is a Principal of Team Pasadena and a licensed Traffic Engineer in the
State of California.Ms.Look-Jaeger holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
degree from Marquette University with an emphasis in Transportation studies.
Parking Studies/Shared Parking
Demand Analyses
Conceptual Mitigation Planning/
Improvement Packages
Regional Facility Operations and
Analysis
Traffic Impact Studies/Analyses for
Environmental Review
Transportation Master Planning/Site
Feasibility Planning
Access and Circulation Planning for
Various Modes
Areas of Expertise
University of Southern California Health Sciences Campus,Los Angeles,California
Ms.Look-Jaeger served as Principal-in-Charge of overseeing the parking accumulation surveys
of all on-street and off-street (i.e.,surface parking lots and various parking structures)parking
facilities in order to document current peak parking demands associated with the current
campus population groups comprised of faculty,students,staff,patients and patient visitors.
Parking inventories were conducted and peak parking demands to the current campus-wide
parking supply were compared.Ms.Look-Jaeger reviewed the parking demands associated with
each population group and provide recommendations for enhanced parking opportunities
(including potential parking structure locations)as well as overall layout,design,and access
opportunities.
Relevant Project Experience
Ms.Look-Jaeger serves as the Principal-in-Charge for the preparation of transportation master
planning consultation services to Berliner and Associates (the Master Architect)for the
Firestone Education Center and the planned future buildings and enrollment increases.Master
planning services included a review of both near-term and long-term campus needs with
respect to vehicle,transit and pedestrian access and circulation systems,parking and parking
facility design as well as overall connectivity both internal and external to the campus.The
surrounding street system has been assessed in terms of existing and anticipated future
operations.Ms.look-Jaeger oversaw the assessment of the opportunities and constraints of the
system and reviewed enhanced accessibility to/from the campus via additional roadway
connections to and signalization at both major entry/exit points along Firestone Boulevard and
Sante Fe Avenue.LLG is also preparing the formal traffic impact and parking analyses,to be
included as part of the EIR for submittal to the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD).
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Robert G.Carr
Visual Resource Specialist
California Landscape Architect No.3473
B.S.L.A.,Landscape Architecture,California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo.
Robert Carr is a California licensed Landscape Architect specializing in visual impact analysis.
He has over 25 years of professional landscape architectural experience,both as a private
consultant and in the public sector.Robert has been responsible for analyzing the potential
aesthetic effects of a variety of proposed major developments.He has prepared visual impact
assessments and reports for inclusion in more than 200 environmental impact reports,negative
declarations and other environmental documents in accordance with NEPA and!or CEQA
guidelines.
Mr.Carr has extensive experience in preparing aesthetic studies for controversial projects
involving high quality visual resources and sensitive viewer groups in the Coastal Zone and
throughout the state.His work has included analysis of planned developments,large-scale
controversial mixed-use commercial projects,residential subdivisions,multi-story apartment
buildings,public parks,golf course development,wineries,state-wide fiber-optic cable
installation projects,wireless communication towers,mines and quarries,landfills,and
wastewater treatment plants..Mr.Carr's work includes programmatic analysis of city general
plans,University of California long-range development plans,and county watershed zone
management plans.
Mr.Carr has personally prepared hundreds of visual simulations illustrating the potential visual
character of proposed projects and as public disclosure information.Mr.Carr's simulations are
high-quality computer-enhanced photographs showing a high degree of realism and accuracy.
Robert's photo-simulations and other graphic illustrations are used to support the findings of
environmental documents,as prime exhibits at public hearings and informational meetings,as
promotional displays,and on the internet.Mr.Carr also is formally trained and has experience in
the development of 3-D real-time computer modeling.As an Associate Member of the National
Association of Photoshop Professionals,Mr.Carr continues to enhance his skills in the area of
visual-simulation.
Robert has considerable expertise with several visual analysis methods,including those
developed by the Bureau of Land Management,the U.S.Forest Service,the Federal Highway
Administration,and methods preferred by the various cities and counties of the central coast,the
State Coastal Commission,and also regional hybridized approaches.Mr.Carr's knowledge of
established visual assessment methodology results in legally defensible,understandable technical
documents.
Mr.Carr also has a variety of other experience relating to analysis of the visual environment.
This experience includes guest lecturer for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Landscape Architecture
Department,and development and instructing of statewide CEQA and NEPA visual assessment
training for the California Department of Transportation.
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LGC Valley,Inc.
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Firm Background
LGC Valley,Inc.is a Valencia,California based geotechnical consulting firm providing professional
services throughout the southern Great Basin,Greater Los Angeles area,Inland Empire and along the
south-central coastline.Although we consider these areas our "home turf',geologic principals are
universal and for some,we work throughout the State and even across the country.LGC Valley,Inc.
uses modem approaches founded upon broad,classical strategies in geotechnical consulting.
LGC provides a range of geological,geotechnical and field testing services,and our professional
staff is easily accessible to you.Our major categories of services include:feasibility investigations,
fault investigations,subsurface investigations,landslide investigations and stabilizations,settlement
analysis,geotechnical instrumentation,construction observation and testing,geologic mapping,
mineral·resource evaluations and geologic hazard evaluations.We solve these and many other
problems for our clients who include:individuals,residential developers,architects,school districts,
insurance companies,lawyers,commercial developers,design professionals,local governments,
municipalities,utility companies,and public agencies;the majority of our work comes from referrals
and repeat business.
Our staff at LGC includes highly-educated and licensed professionals who combine their technical
knowledge and extensive field experience to provide straightforward,cost-effective engineering
solutions to complex engineering problems.Our senior and management level personnel have a long
history within the industry and over the years have gained the respect of our clients,and as
professional members of the geotechnical community.
LGC's corporate philosophy combines commitment,motivation,and teamwork to provide our clients
with quality work in a timely and professional manner.
We are sure you will be satisfied with our work,products and services.
LGC Valley,Inc.
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President
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List of Services Provided by LGC
GEOTECHNICAL
Site Reconnaissance
Feasibility Investigations
Ground Improvement
Geotechnical Hazard Evaluations
Landslide Investigations/Stabilizations
Hillside Grading
Groundwater Investigations
Erosion Studies
Liquefaction Studies
Settlement Analysis
Dewatering Design
Drainage Design
Flexible Pavement Design
Retaining Walls
Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls
Distress Investigations
Geotechnical Peer Review Mediation and
Arbitration Support
Third-Party Review
Expert Witness Consultation/Testimony
Expert Panel Participation
Foundation Engineering
Geotechnical Instrumentation
Construction Observation and Testing
Reinforced Earth Design and Testing
Analysis of Temporary Excavations
Site Reconnaissance
Subsurface Exploration
Geologic Mapping
Geologic Hazard Evaluations
Fault Investigations
Coastal Geology
Regression Rate Evaluation
High-End Single Family
GEOLOGY
Seismic Evaluations
Air Photo Interpretation
Rippability Evaluations
Flood Hazard Potential
Debris FlowlLandslide Evaluations
Mineral Resource Studies
Mineral Exploration
Haul Road Evaluations
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Staff Profile
LGC is composed of smart,hard w()rking individuals that work well together and with others.We
are proud of our work history and ask that you review the enclosed resumes and qualifications of our
employees.We have numerous individuals company-wide that are well qualified to work on these
projects and have assembled a team willing and able to perform the necessary work.Additional
qualified employees may be utilized as needs dictate.However,the assembled group of individuals
has extensive experience with flatland and hillside grading projects.Please call and speak with
anyone on our list of Recent Relevant Projects List for first-hand accounts of our product,timeliness
and work ethic.Typical qualifications and experiences are provided below.
~Most with over 10 +years of experience.
~Highly educated staff,many with advanced degrees or degrees in progress.
~Licensed geologist and engineers;certified technicians.
~Highly skilled in various aspects of civil and geotechnical engineering including large-scale
residential development,school,commercial facilities and public works projects.
~Technical knowledge and extensive field experience in numerous projects throughout
California including flatland and hillside grading,liquefaction evaluations,fault studies,
landslide investigations,distress evaluations,and expert testimony.
~Highly skilled and trained to utilize state-of-the-art equipment such as GPS,AutoCad,Excel,
and other computer-based programs.
~Members of respected organizations,BIA,NHAB,AEG,ASCE,SMC,WC &SSA.
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~Kimley-Horn and Associates,Inc.Contact:John Vlassis
6800 Owensmouth Ave.,Suite 410 Project Manager
Canoga Park,CA 91303
(818)227-2190
~City of Los Angeles Contact:Adolfo Acosta
Department of Building &Safety Geotechnical Engineer
201 N.Figueroa,3r
•Floor
Los Angeles,CA 90012
(213)492-0480
~City ofThousand Oaks Contact:Nader Heydari
2100 E.Thousand Oaks Blvd.Land Development Civil Engineer
Thousand Oaks,CA 91362
(805)449-2392
~Conejo Recreation and Park District Contact:Jim Friedl
403 West Hillcrest Drive Director
Thousand Oaks,CA 91360
(805)495-6471
~County of Los Angeles Contact:Charles Nestle
Department of Public Works Supervisor Engineering Geologist II
900 South Fremont Avenue,4 th Floor
Alhambra,CA 91803
(626)458-4923
~Fairfield Development Contact:Rob Graham
23291 Mill Creek Drive,Suite 100 Project Manager
Laguna Hills,CA 92653
(949)460-4570
~Hall &Foreman Contact:Mark Miner
20950 Warner Center Lane,Suite A President,LA-Ventura Division
Woodland Hills,CA 91367
(818)251-1200
~Lee Homes Contact:Jeff Lee
475 Washington Blvd.President
Marina Del Rey,CA 90292
(310)827-0171
~Psomas Engineering Contact:Teddy Bolden II
28480 Avenue Stanford,Suite 200 Land Development Director
Santa Clarita,CA 91355
(661)775-2718
~Toll Brothers,Inc.Contact:Kris Campbell
725 Town and Country Road,Suite 500 Project Manager
Orange,CA 92868
(949)858-6287
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HUNSAKER &ASSOCIATES _
LOS ANGELES .,
Firm Profile
H&A-LA Hunsaker &Associates-Los Angeles (H&A-LA)is a broad-based civil engineering firm which
upholds the commitment to consistent,high-quality,and competitively priced planning,
engineering,and surveying services that has distinguished our parent company,Hunsaker
&Associates,since its inception in 1976.With our office in Los Angeles County,we are
thoroughly versed in local codes and practices,and have extensive experience working
with public-and private-sector clients throughout the Los Angeles,Ventura,and Kern
counties.
Our mission at Hunsaker &Associates is to provide professional design and engineering
services that develop feasible and visionary planning,development and infrastructure to
our public and private clients.With our commitment to integrity,quality,resourcefulness
and people,H&A will provide unique and cost effective solutions for each individual project.
As professional engineers,planners,surveyors and specialists,we look forward with an eye
towards developing opportunities and value for our clients while enhancing and preserving
the environment around us.
H&A has a staff of approximately 250 professional engineers,planners,surveyors,
administrative and support personnel and our strength lies in the company's experience
and versatility.Personnel include governmental processors with public sector experience,
designers who prepare projects from preliminary concept to construction plans,project
managers skilled in production functions and the art of moving a project through its various
stages to completion.
H&A provides professional services to both public and private sector clients,including:
water districts,municipalities;local,state and federal agencies;private land owners;
consulting engineering and architectural firms;and residential,industrial and commercial
land developers.
Engineering SelVices:Public works engineering;traffic engineering;transportation
planning and engineering;street and highway design engineering;hydraulic,hydrologic
and sedimentation engineering;reservoir and pump station design;assessment district
engineering;water resource engineering;hillside grading design;construction engineering
management;redevelopment agency engineering;subdivision engineering;and
commercial/industrial site design.
Governmental Relations:Entitlement processing;issues management;community
outreach programs;public presentations;marketing;project management;development
issues and processing project coordination;and negotiations.
Planning and Environmental SelVices:Specific plans;environmental analysis;urban
design;master plans;re-use and redevelopment planning;site/land use planning;
community planning;general plans;entitlement-to-use processing;regulatory permits;and
public information programs.
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Land Surveying Services.Aerial photography and photogrammetry;boundary survey
and analysis;final subdivision mapping;condominium plans;construction surveying and
staking;GPS surveying;topographic maps;ALTA surveys;and legal descriptions and
exhibits.
With the demonstrated ability to successfully field and manage 51 survey crews,we are
unparalleled in survey capabilities.
Hunsaker &Associates employs survey party chiefs who have been formally trained in
performing surveys through the International Union of Operating Engineers,Local 12,
Apprenticeship Program &Party Chief Program.H&A employs chainmen who also belong
to the same union.
Hunsaker &Associates will require all personnel to conform to health and safety practices,
including complying with all applicable OSHA standards and all other federal,state and
local ordinances and regulations pertaining to a particular project.H&A holds Health and
safety meetings every two weeks or every 10 working days.In these meetings,we discuss
safe work practices,proper use of hand tools,proper dress,and any special safety or
health hazards that have been or may be encountered.Each of our vehicles is equipped
with a Red Cross approved industrial first aid kit and at least one member of each crew is
trained in CPR and Red Cross first aid.
Hunsaker &Associates currently has survey personnel with 40-hour HAZ-MAT training.
Personnel are also required to wear long pants,shirts with collars,six-inch sleeves,hard
hat,steel-toed boots and orange safety vests.Trucks can be equipped with top mounted
flasher lights and each vehicle has orange safety cones and traffic flags.
For each project,a Quality Assurance Coordinator is appointed to see that all quality
control measures are strictly adhered to.These standard quality control measures are
divided into -1)equipment testing and adjustment,2)maintaining surveying accuracy and
3)internal procedures for quality control.
Hunsaker &Associates has state-of-the-art field and office equipment.
Related Professional Services:Computer-aided design and graphics;visual analysis
and media services;graphic design and illustration;Geographic Information Systems
(GIS)/Land Information Systems (US);and Automated Mapping/Facilities Management.
Our staff provides responsive,precise and innovative solutions to facilitate safe and
economical development through quality service,client relations,teamwork and good
communications.This strategy has proven to be the key element to our growth and
success.With offices in Irvine,Los Angeles,Riverside,Palm Desert and san Diego;
Hunsaker &Associates has the experience and the skills needed to develop smart,value-
added engineering solutions-on schedule and within budget.
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H,arDlogv Reports -EIR SI.IAgDrt
Portuguese Bend EIR,City of Rancho Palos Verdes,CA
Contact:Abe Leider,Rincon Consultants,510-834-4455
Prepared a drainage analysis for the project and determined the project
impacts.Determined the impacts and mitigation to be included in the final EIR.
Provided technical support for preparing the Hydrology and Water Quality
Sections of the EIR.
Newhall Specific Plan EIR,City of Santa Clarita,CA
Contact:Susan Tebo,Impact Sciences 805-437-1900
Prepared a review of the drainage analysis prepared by the project engineer,as
well as existing street and drainage plans,and determined the project impacts.
Determined modifications required and /or impacts and mitigation to be
included in the final EIR.Provided technical support for preparing the Hydrology
and Water Quality Sections of the EIR.
Via Princessa EIR,City of Santa Clarita,CA
Contact:Susan Tebo,Impact Sciences 805-437-1900
Prepared a review of the drainage analysis prepared by the project engineer and
determined the project impacts.Determined modifications required and /or
impacts and mitigation to be included in the final EIR.Provided technical
support for preparing the Hydrology and Water Quality Sections of the EIR.
Newhall Ranch EIS/EIR for ACOE Permits,City of Lancaster,CA
Contact:Matt carpenter,Newhall Land 661-255-4000
Prepared site design and drainage alternatives as well as costs for the proposed
project and project alternatives for the 12,000 acre Newhall Ranch Project and
watershed.GIS was utilized in analyZing the impacts to jurisdictional areas,and
preparing a cost /benefit analysis of impacting or saving these areas.
The Avenues at Santa Clarita EIR/Hydrology,Santa Clarita,CA
Contact:Susan Tebo,Impact Science 805-437-1900
Performed a peer review of technical data and reports,as well as prOVide
technical support in preparing the Hydrology and Water Quality section of the
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Hydrology Reports-EIR Support
EIR.The project includes flood plain impacts analysis,upstream and
downstream impacts to existing facilities and regional impacts analysis.
Lane Ranch EIR/Hydrology,City of Lancaster,CA
Contact:Curtis Zacuto,Christopher A.Joseph &Associates 805-782-9708
Prepared a review of the available Drainage Master Plans for Lancaster and
Palmdale and available street and drainage plans in the project vicinity.Also
prepared a Conceptual Hydrology Report that incorporated two projects that
were both covered in one EIR.Provided technical support for preparing the
Hydrology and Water Quality Sections of the EIR.
Sand Canyon Reservoir Hydrology -Los Angeles County,CA
Contact:Elizabeth Sobczak -castaic Lake Water Agency
Prepared a hydrology !study to analyze the pre-and post-development
hydrology for the Sand canyon Reservoir to determine if the construction of the
reservoir had impacted downstream drainage facilities.
VTTM 61996 and VTTM 60678,Los Angeles County,CA
Contact:Alex Herrell,Newhall Land 661-255-4449
As part of the engineering adjacent 1,800 -acre and 2,000 acre master-planned
communities,H&A LA prepared two Hydrology!SUSMP reports.The analysis
addressed LA County's Low Impact Development (LID)ordinance,as well as
requirements of the Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP).The
study included an analysis of potential hydromodification impacts,including the
2-, 5-,10-,25-,and 50-years storm.Additionally,H&A-LA prepared a HEC-RAS
analysis for Pico Creek,an existing natural drainage course.The report was
required to substantiate that post-development offsite impacts were negligible,
which required proViding a variety of onsite stormwater mitigation measures.
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Firm Qualifications
Linscott,Law &Greenspan,Engineers,(LLG)provides transportation planning,
traffic engineering and parking consulting services.LLG is a DBA for LG2WB
Engineers,Inc.,a California Corporation.LLG is a well-respected finn of medium
size,comprised of dedicated professionals who serve our clients on a wide variety of
traffic and transportation issues.LLG Principals and Senior Staff are recognized
experts in these practice areas and possess professional registration in Traffic
Engineering,Civil Engineering,or both.Our diverse experience and expertise enable
us to provide services to both public agencies and the private sector.Project
organization is structured so that Principals and Senior Staff maintain direct
involvem,ent from project initiation to completion.A quality and successful outcome
is LLG's primary objective.
LLG's specialties include:
•Traffic Planning and Operations Studies
•Traffic Impact Studies
•General Plan Circulation
•Traffic Signal Design
•Traffic Signing and Striping Design
•Construction Zone Traffic Control Plans
•Preliminary/Conceptual Engineering
•Site Access and Circulation
•Shared Parking Demand Forecasting
•Parking Design and Planning
LLG provides transportation planning and traffic engineering services for both private
and public sector clients throughout three distinctive Southern California markets
(Los Angeles,Orange,and San Diego County regions).Our Company prides itself in
establishing positive and productive relationships on each project on every level,
range from working with a single local municipality to working with regional and
state staffs on multi-jurisdictional projects.We provide full service transportation
consultation,from project initiation and entitlement processing to project
implementation and throughout years of subsequent operation.
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Fum Qualij1caaons
Traffic Impact Studies
Traffic impact studies employ the most current trip generation forecasting techniques.
Studies include evaluation of existing operations/conditions,forecasts of future
operating conditions both without and with the project,and identification of areas of
deficiency based on criteria.LLG develops mitigation measures and comprehensive
improvement packages with the goal of reducing identified impacts to less than
significant levels,along with conceptual plans that illustrate feasibility of an
improvement.Our studies support environmental review documents including Initial
Studies,Negative Declarations,Mitigated Negative Declarations,as well as all types
of Environmental Impact Reports.
Transportation Planning
LLG specializes in the preparation of master plans for campuses and multi-use
development projects,specific plans,traffic impact studies,and site access/circulation
studies for both private and public sector clients.Other detailed studies include:
speed surveys,trip generation surveys for special generator land uses,travel
time/commute shed surveys,patron intercept surveys,neighborhood intrusion
surveys;transportation demand management plans (through Transportation
Management Services,a subsidiary).LLG assists in the development of site plans to
ensure that vehicular/pedestrian/truck access,parking and internal circulation is
optimized and meets criteria.Support is provided throughout the public entitlement
process,including client representation at community outreach meetings,agency
meetings as well as public hearings.
Traffic Engineering Design
The Company has a strong senior design team with extensive experience in the
preparation of traffic signal installation/modification plans,street lighting plans,
traffic signal interconnect plans,signing and striping (geometric)design plans,
roundabout design as well as traffic controVdetour plans associated with construction
zones.Our design professionals are experts within the industry,understand and
employ the standards of the industry,and are solution oriented.
Parking
LLG has extensive experience in the determination of parking needs through the
preparation of Code parking analyses,detailed parking accumulation and utilization
surveys,and shared parking demand analyses.Other specialized parking surveys and
reviews include neighborhood parking intrusion surveys and detailed parking
management plans associated with multi-use and special event land uses.
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Firm Qualifications
Transportation Demand Management
Transportation Management Services (TMS)is part of the LG2WB Engineers,Inc.,
family (along with LLG).Together,LLG and TMS provide private and public clients
with comprehensive solutions to traffic,transportation,and parking problems including
solutions that expand capacity,improve operations and,with TMS'expertise,manage
the demand for travel.TMS was founded in 1985 to provide specialized expertise in
better management of transportation resources and changing travel and parking demand
to compliment LLG's traffic engineering practice.TMS couples expert analytical skills
with an ability to forge partnerships among employers,property owners,public agencies
and co~sulting professionals,such as architects and engineers,seeking specialized
expertise in better management oftransportation resources and the demand for travel.
TMS delivers over 20 years of experience in helping clients address congestion,
mobility,access,and environmental issues related to transportation,traffic,and parking
at work sites,residential developments,multi-use activity centers,in communities,and
throughout regions.Working in partnership with developers,agency staff,and other
consulting professionals,TMS delivers well-reasoned analysis,practical
recommendations,and helps implement actions that manage transportation resources
and travel demand.The firm blends practicality and creativity in designing solutions that
work as well in the real world as they do on the drawing board.
TMS'skills have been applied to:
•Conducting market and transportation research
•Assessing and developing public policies
•Creating transportation management plans
•Developing transportation projects
•Designing,implementing,and managing transportation programs
•Training and education to develop client capabilities
•Creating partnerships to mobilize communities and deliver effective programs
•Evaluating investments in transportation programs and projects
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