RPVCCA_CC_SR_2011_09_20_G_GPS_Monitoring_Slide_AreaCITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
MEMORANDUM
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR &CITY COUNCIL ME~~.1J4
FROM:RAY HOLLAND,DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC W~I"
DATE:SEPTEMBER 20,2011
SUBJECT:AWARD A CONTRACT FOR GPS MONITORING IN THE
LANDSLIDE AREA
REVIEWED:CAROLYN LEHR,CITY MANAGER &-
Staff Coordinator:Ron Dragoo ~
RECOMMENDATIONS
1.Award a contract to Michael McGee Surveying Consulting,Inc.in the amount of
$35,860,to perform a GPS survey of all existing points within the Portuguese
Bend IAbalone Cove Landslide area and to prepare the associated report.
2.Authorize the expenditure of $35,860 for the required survey and associated
report;and authorize the expenditure of up to $6,500 as a project contingency in
the event additional work is identified during the field survey and is determined to
be required by the Director of Public Works.
BACKGROUND
For many years the City has collected land movement data in the Portuguese Bend
Landslide area.Following the public meeting in October 2007,the City Council
requested that Staff work with consultants to develop a precision method of collecting
land movement data.Using new technology,best efforts were made over the past few
years to use the latest methods in measurement and to portray the information.To
accomplish an efficient use of resources,a thorough and detailed scope of work was
established.Staff coordinated this effort with the City Geologist,Charles Abbott
Associates,and McGee Surveying,all of whom have extensive knowledge about the
landslide area.
The outcome was a carefully defined scope of work using techniques that have proven
to collect the needed data with an efficient and effective use of resources.
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ANALYSIS
In order to better quantify the land movement,best practice survey methodology is used
to measure existing monuments and established points with Global Positioning System
(GPS)satellite survey methods.McGee Surveying,the City's Geologist and Staff
developed an efficient procedure that is currently used to collect and record data.The
most recent data is compared to the data previously collected through GPS surveys
which reveals any differential land movement.The scope of work for this years'GPS
ground movement monitoring project is consistent with last year.As previously stated,
the information gathered is used to compare movement from year to year.·The
methods and techniques being used have previously been discussed with the City
Engineer and the City's Geologist to better focus measurement methodologies and to
optimize the level of service while minimizing the program cost.To that end,and for the
importance of continuity,Staff is recommending awarding this year's Contract for
Professional Services (Attachment A)for GPS survey work in the landslide to the Land
Surveyor who completed previous surveys,compiled the data and generated the
reports,McGee Surveying.Staff is anticipating beginning the survey by late October to
obtain results prior to the onset of the rainy season.
This year,to facilitate budget requirements,Staff is recommending awarding the GPS
Monitoring Contract to McGee Surveying directly.This should result in a direct savings
of approximately $10,000 to the City,however it is noted that additional work re-
establishing monitoring points is anticipated.
CONCLUSION
It is important for the City to properly monitor land movement in the Portuguese Bend
and Abalone Cove areas.We therefore recommend award of this contract to Michael
McGee Surveying,Consulting,Inc.
Adopting the Staff recommendation will award a contract to Michael McGee Surveying,
Consulting,Inc.in the amount of $35,860 to perform a GPS survey of existing
monuments/survey points and associated work and authorize the expenditure of up to
an additional $6,500 for additional work that may be necessary.
FISCAL IMPACT
The recommended action,which includes a complete survey of all existing monuments
and points,processing and interpreting the data,and creating the associated report,will
be completed for the lump sum cost of $35,860.Additional work if necessary could be
accomplished with available funds up to an additional $6,500.
The required funds are currently budgeted in the FY 10-11 Improvement Authority's
program for this project.This bUdget is allocated between the Portuguese Bend
maintenance services and Abalone Cove maintenance services.
Attachments:A.Contract for Professional Services
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement")is made and entered into this 20th day of
September,2011,by and between the CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES,hereinafter
referred to as "CITY,"and McGee Surveying Consulting,hereafter referred to as
"CONSULTANT."
IN CONSIDERATION of the covenants hereinafter set forth,the parties hereto
mutually agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.1 Project Description
The Project is described as Engineering and Land Surveying Services to
monitor land movements in the Portuguese Bend,Klondike Canyon and Abalone Cove
landslide areas.
1.2 Description of Services
CONSULTANT shall provide surveying services which include using GPS
survey techniques to identify movement within the Abalone Cove,Klondike Canyon and
Portuguese Bend landslide areas for CITY as described in CONSULTANT's Surveying
Services,attached hereto as Exhibit "A"and incorporated herein by this reference.
1.3 Schedule of Work
Upon receipt of written Notice to Proceed from the CITY,CONSULTANT
shall perform with due diligence the services included in CONSULTANT's Surveying
Services,as listed in Exhibit "A."Time is of the essence in this Agreement.
CONSULTANT shall not be responsible for delay,nor shall CONSULTANT
be responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by reason of
strikes,lockouts,accidents,or acts of God,or the failure of CITY to furnish timely
information or to approve or disapprove CONSULTANT's work promptly,or delay or faulty
performance by CITY,other consultants/contractors,or governmental agencies,or any
other delays beyond CONSULTANT's control or without CONSULTANT's fault.
ARTICLE 2
COMPENSATION
2.1 Fee
CITY agrees to compensate CONSULTANT for services as described in
Article 1 of this Agreement according to the costs and rates as set forth in Exhibit "A."In
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any case the total payment shall not to exceed thirty-five thousand eight hundred sixty
dollars ($38,860),except as described in Section 2.4 of this Agreement.
2.2 Payment Address
All payments due CONSULTANT shall be paid to:
McGee Surveying Consulting
5290 Overpass Road,Suite #107
Santa Barbara,CA 93111
2.3 Terms of Compensation
CONSULTANT shall submit monthly invoices for the percentage of work
completed in the previous month.CONSULTANT's final invoice must be submitted within
thirty (30)days of completion of the stated scope of services or the termination date of this
Agreement,whichever occurs first.CITY agrees to authorize payment for all undisputed
invoice amounts within thirty (30)days of receipt of each invoice.CITY agrees to use its
best efforts to notify CONSULTANT of any disputed invoice amounts or claimed
completion percentages within ten (10)days of the receipt of each invoice.However,
CITY's failure to timely notify CONSULTANT of a disputed amount or claimed completion
percentage shall not be deemed a waiver of CITY's right to challenge such amount or
percentage.
Additionally,in the event CITY fails to pay any undisputed amounts due
CONSULTANT within forty-five (45)days after invoices are received by CITY then CITY
agrees that CONSULTANT shall have the right to consider said default a total breach of
this Agreement and be terminated by CONSULTANT without liability to CONSULTANT
upon ten (10)working days advance written notice.
2.4 Additional Services
The CITY's Director of Public Works may request in writing additional
specified work not covered by the Scope of Services set forth in Article 1 of this Agreement
("Additional Services").CONSULTANT shall perform such services,and CITY shall pay for
such additional services in accordance with the costs and rates in Exhibit "A."In any case,
the cost for such Additional Services shall not exceed ten thousand five hundred dollars
($10,500)over the fee amount in Section 2.1 of this Agreement,unless further approved by
the City Council with a written amendment to this Agreement.
2.5 Term of Agreement
This Agreement shall commence on the day it is executed,provided that
Certificates of Insurance are current on that date,and this Agreement shall terminate on
June 30,2012,unless sooner terminated pursuant to Article 4 of this Agreement.
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ARTICLE 3
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
3.1 Indemnification
CONSULTANT shall defend,indemnify,and hold the CITY,its officials,
officers,employees,agents and independent contractors serving in the role of CITY
officials,and volunteers (collectively "Indemnitees")free and harmless from any and all
claims,demands,causes of action,costs,expenses,liabilities,losses,damages or injuries,
in law or equity,to property or persons,including wrongful death (collectively "Claims"),in
any manner arising out of or incident to any acts or omissions of CONSULTANT,its
officials,officers,employees or agents in connection with the performance of this
Agreement,including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages,
attorneys'fees,and other related costs and expenses,except for such Claims arising out
of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnitees.With respect to any and all
such Claims,CONSULTANT shall defend Indemnitees at CONSULTANT's own cost,
expense,and risk and shall pay and satisfy any judgment,award,or decree that may be
rendered against Indemnitees.CONSULTANT shall reimburse Indemnitees for any and all
legal expenses and costs incurred by each of them in connection therewith or in enforcing
the indemnity herein provided.CONSULTANT's obligation to indemnify shall not be
restricted to insurance proceeds,if any,received by CONSULTANT or Indemnitees.All
duties of CONSULTANT under this Section shall survive termination of this Agreement.
3.2 General Liability
CONSULTANT shall at all times during the term of the Agreement carry,
maintain,and keep in full force and effect,a policy or policies of Commercial General
Liability Insurance,with minimum limits of one million dollars ($1,000,000)for each
occurrence and one million dollars ($1,000,000)general aggregate for bodily injury,death,
loss or property damage for products or completed operations and any and all other
activities undertaken by CONSULTANT in the performance ofthis Agreement.Said policy
or policies shall be issued by an insurer admitted to do business in the State of California
and rated in A.M.Best's Insurance Guide with a rating of A:VII or better.
3.3 Automobile Liability
CONSULTANT shall at all times during the term of this Agreement obtain,
maintain,and keep in full force and effect,a policy or policies of Automobile Liability
Insurance,with minimum of one million dollars ($1,000,000)per claim and occurrence and
one million dollars ($1,000,000)in the aggregate for bodily injuries or death of one person
and five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000)for property damage arising from one
incident.
3.4 Worker's Compensation
CONSULTANT agrees to maintain in force at all times during the
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performance of work under this Agreement worker's compensation insurance as required
by the law.CONSULTANT shall require any subcontractor similarly to provide such
compensation insurance for their respective employees.
3.5 Notice of Cancellation
(a)All insurance policies shall provide that the insurance coverage shall
not be cancelled by the insurance carrier without thirty (30)days prior written notice to
CITY,or ten (10)days notice if cancellation is due to nonpayment of premium.
CONSULTANT agrees that it will not cancel or reduce said insurance coverage.
(b )CONSULTANT agrees that if it does not keep the aforesaid insurance
in full force and effect,CITY may either immediately terminate this Agreement or,if
insurance is available at a reasonable cost,CITY may take out the necessary insurance
and pay,at CONSULTANT's expense,the premium thereon.
3.6 Certificate of Insurance
At all times during the term of this Agreement,CONSULTANT shall maintain
on file with the CITY Clerk a certificate of insurance showing that the aforesaid policies are
in effect in the required amounts.The commercial general liability policy shall contain
endorsements naming the CITY,its officers,agents and employees as additional insureds.
3.7 Primary Coverage
The insurance provided by CONSULTANT shall be primary to any coverage
available to CITY.The insurance policies (other than workers compensation and
professional liability)shall include provisions for waiver of subrogation.
ARTICLE 4
TERMINATION
4.1 Termination of Agreement
(a)This Agreement may be terminated at anytime,with or without cause,
by the CITY upon thirty (30)days prior written notice or by CONSULTANT upon ninety (90)
days prior written notice.Notice shall be deemed served if completed in compliance with
Section 6.14.
(b)In the event of termination or cancellation of this Agreement by
CONSULTANT or CITY,due to no fault or failure of performance by CONSULTANT,
CONSULTANT shall be paid compensation for all services performed by CONSULTANT,
in an amount to be determined as follows:for work satisfactorily done in accordance with
all of the terms and provisions of this Agreement,CONSULTANT shall be paid an amount
equal to the percentage of services performed prior to the effective date of termination or
cancellation in accordance with the work items;provided,in no event shall the amount of
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money paid under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph exceed the amount which
would have been paid to CONSULTANT for the full performance of the services described
in this Agreement.
ARTICLE 5
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
5.1 Ownership of Documents and Work Product
All documents,plans,specifications,reports,information,data,exhibits,
photographs,images,video files and media created or developed by CONSULTANT
pursuant to this Agreement ("Written Products")shall be and remain the property of the
CITY without restriction or limitation upon its use,duplication or dissemination by the CITY.
All Written Products shall be considered "works made for hire,"and all Written Products
and any and all intellectual property rights arising from their creation,including,but not
limited to,all copyrights and other proprietary rights,shall be and remain the property of the
CITY without restriction or limitation upon their use,duplication or dissemination by the
CITY.CONSULTANT shall not obtain or attempt to obtain copyright protection as to any
Written Products.
CONSULTANT hereby assigns to the CITY all ownership and any and all
intellectual property rights to the Written Products that are not otherwise vested in the CITY
pursuant to the paragraph directly above this one.
CONSULTANT warrants and represents that it has secured all necessary
licenses,consents or approvals to use any instrumentality,thing or component as to which
any intellectual property right exists,including computer software,used in the rendering of
the services and the production of all Written Products produced under this Agreement,
and that the CITY has full legal title to and the right to reproduce the Written Products.
CONSULTANT shall defend,indemnify and hold the CITY,and its elected officials,officers,
employees,servants,attorneys,designated volunteers,and agents serving as independent
contractors in the role of CITY officials,harmless from any loss,claim or liability in any way
related to a claim that CITY's use of any of the Written Products is violating federal,state
or local laws,or any contractual provisions,or any laws relating to trade names,licenses,
franchises,copyrights,patents or other means of protecting intellectual property rights
and/or interests in products or inventions.CONSULTANT shall bear all costs arising from
the use of patented,copyrighted,trade secret or trademarked documents,materials,
equipment,devices or processes in connection with its provision of the services and
Written Products produced under this Agreement.In the event the use of any of the
Written Products or other deliverables hereunder by the CITY is held to constitute an
infringement and the use of any of the same is enjoined,CONSULTANT,at its expense,
shall:(a)secure for CITY the right to continue using the Written Products and other
deliverables by suspension of any injunction,or by procuring a license or licenses for CITY;
or (b)modify the Written Products and other deliverables so that they become non-
infringing while remaining in compliance with the requirements of this Agreement.This
covenant shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
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Upon termination,abandonment or suspension of the Project,the
CONSULTANT shall deliver to the CITY all Written Products and other deliverables related
to the Project without additional cost or expense to the CITY.If CONSULTANT prepares a
document on a computer,CONSULTANT shall provide CITY with said document both in a
printed format and in an electronic format that is acceptable to the CITY.
ARTICLE 6
GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1 Representation
The CITY representative shall be the Director of Public Works or his or her
designee,and CONSULTANT shall notify CITY of CONSULTANT's designated
representative.These individuals shall be the primary contact persons for the parties
regarding performance of this Agreement.
6.2 Fair Employment Practices/Equal Opportunity Acts
In the performance of this Agreement,CONSULTANT shall comply with all
applicable provisions'of the California Fair Employment Practices Act (California
Government Code Sections 12940-48),the applicable equal employment provisions of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.200e-217),and the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1992 (42 U.S.C.§11200,et seq.).
6.3 Personnel
CONSULTANT represents that it has,or shall secure at its own expense,all
personnel required to perform CONSULTANT's services under this Agreement.Any
person who performs engineering services pursuant to this Agreement shall be licensed as
a Land Surveyor and/or licensed in the appropriate discipline of Engineering for the work
being conducted by the State of California and in good standing.CONSULTANT shall
make reasonable efforts to maintain the continuity of CONSULTANT's staff who are
assigned to perform the services hereunder and shall obtain the approval of the Director of
Public Works of all proposed staff members who will perform such services.
CONSULTANT may associate with or employ associates or subcontractors in the
performance of its services under this Agreement,but at all times shall CONSULTANT be
responsible for its associates'or subcontractors'services.
6.4 CONSULTANT's Representations
CONSULTANT represents,covenants and agrees that:a)CONSULTANT is
licensed,qualified,and capable offurnishing the labor,materials,and expertise necessary
to perform the services in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement;b)there are no obligations,commitments,or impediments of any kind that will
limit or prevent CONSULTANT's full performance under this Agreement;c)to the extent
required by the standard of practice,CONSULTANT has investigated and considered the
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scope of services performed,has carefully considered how the services should be
performed,and understands the facilities,difficulties and restrictions attending
performance of the services under this Agreement.
6.5 Conflicts of Interest
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 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.
6.6 Legal Action
(a)Should either party to this Agreement bring legal action against the
other,the validity,interpretation,and performance of this Agreement shall be controlled by
and construed under the laws of the State of California,excluding California's choice of law
rules.Venue for any such action relating to this Agreement shall be in the Los Angeles
County Superior Court:
(b)If any legal action or other proceeding,including action for declaratory
relief,is brought for the enforcement of this Agreement or because of an alleged dispute,
breach,default or misrepresentation in connection with this Agreement,the prevailing party
shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys'fees,experts'fees,and other costs,in
addition to any other relief to which the party may be entitled.
(c)Should any legal action about a project between CITY and a party
other than CONSULTANT require the testimony of CONSULTANT when there is no
allegation that CONSULTANT was negligent,CITY shall compensate CONSULTANT for its
testimony and preparation to testify at the hourly rates in effect at the time of such
testimony.
6.7 Assignment
Neither this Agreement nor any part thereof shall be assigned by
CONSULTANT without the prior written consent of the CITY.Any such purported
assignment without written consent shall be null and void,and CONSULTANT shall hold
harmless,defend and indemnify the CITY and its officers,officials,employees,agents and
representatives with respect to any claim,demand or action arising from any unauthorized
assignment.
Notwithstanding the above,CONSULTANT may use the services of persons
and entities not in CONSULTANT's direct employ,when it is appropriate and customary to
do so.Such persons and entities include,but are not necessarily limited to,surveyors,
specialized consultants,and testing laboratories.CONSULTANT's use of subcontractors
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for additional services shall not be unreasonably restricted by the CITY provided
CONSULTANT notifies the CITY in advance.
6.8 Independent Contractor
CONSULTANT is and shall at all times remain,as to the CITY,a wholly
independent contractor.Neither the CITY nor any of its agents shall have control over the
conduct of CONSULTANT or any of the CONSULTANT's employees,except as herein set
forth,and CONSULTANT is free to dispose of all portions of its time and activities which it
is not obligated to devote to the CITY in such a manner and to such persons,firms,or
corporations as the CONSULTANT wishes except as expressly provided in this Agreement.
CONSULTANT shall have no power to incur any debt,obligation,or liability on behalf of the
CITY or otherwise act on behalf of the CITY as an agent.CONSULTANT shall not,at any
time or in any manner,represent that it or any of its agents,servants or employees,are in
any manner agents,servants or employees of CITY.CONSULTANT agrees to pay all
required taxes on amounts paid to CONSULTANT under this Agreement,and to indemnify
and hold the CITY harmless from any and all taxes,assessments,penalties,and interest
asserted against the CITY by reason of the independent contractor relationship created by
this Agreement.CONSULTANT shall fully comply with the workers'compensation law
regarding CONSULTANT and its employees.CONSULTANT further agrees to indemnify
and hold the CITY harmless from any failure of CONSULTANT to comply with applicable
workers'compensation laws.The CITY shall have the right to offset against the amount of
any fees due to CONSULTANT under this Agreement any amount due to the CITY from
CONSULTANT as a result of its failure to promptly pay to the CITY any reimbursement or
indemnification arising under this Article.
The titles used in this Agreement are for general reference only and are not
part of the Agreement..
6.10 Entire Agreement
This Agreement,including any other documents incorporated herein by
specific reference,represents the entire and integrated agreement between CITY and
CONSULTANT and supersedes all prior negotiations,representations or agreements,
either written or oral.This Agreement may be modified or amended,or provisions or
breach may be waived,only by subsequent written agreement signed by both parties.
6.11 Construction
In the event of any asserted ambiguity in,or dispute regarding the
interpretation of any matter herein,the interpretation of this Agreement shall not be
resolved by any rules of interpretation providing for interpretation against the party who
causes the uncertainty to exist or against the party who drafted the Agreement or who
drafted that portion of the Agreement.
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6.12 Non-Waiver of Terms,Rights and Remedies
Waiver by either party of anyone or more of the conditions of performance under
this Agreement shall not be a waiver of any other condition of performance under this
Agreement.In no event shall the making by the CITY of any payment to CONSULTANT
constitute or be construed as a waiver by the CITY of any breach of covenant,or any
default which may then exist on the part of CONSULTANT,and the making of any such
payment by the CITY shall in no way impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to
the CITY with regard to such breach or default.
6.13 Severability
If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid,illegal,or otherwise
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction,the remaining provisions of this
Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
6.14 Notice
Except as otherwise required by law,any notice or other communication authorized
or required by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed received on (a)the
day of delivery if delivered by hand or overnight courier service during CONSULTANT's or
CITY's regular business hours or (b)on the third business day following deposit in the
United States mail,postage prepaid,to the addresses listed below,or at such other
address as one party may notify the other:
If to CONSULTANT:
McGee Surveying Consulting
Michael McGee
5290 Overpass Road,Suite #107
Santa Barbara,CA 93111
If to CITY:
Mr.Ray Holland,Director of Public Works
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of
the date and year first above written.
Dated:_
Dated:_
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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McGEE SURVEYING CONSULTING
("CONSULTANT")
By:_
Title:_
By:_
Title:------------
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
("CITY")
By:_
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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Exhibit "A":Consultant's Surveying Services
McGEE SURVEYING CONSULTING
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Date:August 22,2011
Ran Dmgpo,P.E.
Senior·Engineer
City ofRaodlo Palos Verdes
30940 Ha:wthm:ne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Vemes,CA 00275
Subject:Ranch Palos Verdes:2011 Portuguese Land.Slide Mcmi.toring Survey
The Portuguese Land Slide Mcnitoring:Program fur the City ofRancho Pales Verdes has been ongoing
since the 1900's.A'bom:121 points have been:mea:smed andan.alyzed for tJ:ackiug.ymmd movement
over the yem:.Some points.have been des1Ioyed.QT.discontinued and new ones·built.In 2011,(fl
points will be inc1lUded in the umnitming S11niIeJ as shown on the atlacbed.Poinl:AB06and ABO?will
be replaced oulside ~the RPV Drive roadways :fur safety and economy (the rep1a~emenl points have
yet to be !let).PB61 and PB63 were destmyedprior to the 2010 umnitoring.PB65 was am at begin of
the 2010 Momtm:ing to replace PB62.It was reported last year thatAB54 was bernmingdi.mcull:to
obtain accurate meaSl1ImlentS _to treesobSlmcting the Sky;however,this year we have upgraded to
the latest I.eica GS15 GNSS Receive"which track an addit:ionaln satellites.With 50.pIus sa1elli.tes
trees are less ofa problem.
Accu:racy and integrity ofthe meallm'emenl:!are the primary consideration and higher acc:macy SlIIWyS
require a diligent effOit In the last decade.many ofthe points.have moved.several hundred feet;
however,a'bom:40 points,mostly in the western and eastern areas,have moved.abauf:a frotand may
move an inch per year.These points are .measm:edto a higher standard to achieve su1H:entimeter (less
than O.OJ feet)accmacy,'MrereaS the remaining points only require an accmacy ofseveral centimeters
because ·oftheir laTgerllJl'D'l:l81 movem.eI!lts.The western area has comiderable 1reecover which
intede.reswith SilIteIIite signals:requiring more effort.to acbieve the required acc:umci.el.
The umnitoringis based at point AB61 established in 2007 to reference the m.ovemeoI:ofpomts.
AB61 was established when the reference frame was updated to-the 2007.00 Adjustmen.t ofthe Norlh
Ameri~an Datmn·of 191B.To insure the long tam integrity oftbe:reference fumJe,OOPS Network
Stations (permanently fixed Contimrously Opemed GPS :reference stations:related to the natilmal grid)
are ioclndedin the S11niIeJ.Fomstations (one situated south ofthe City Hall)exi&t.within 6 miles of
the slide area but well outside the s:J:ides mtluem:e.
The data ~olledionand processing is balled OIl multiple::indepeudent observations where the mar
SO'lm::esare identm.ed,tested and mitigated.QAQC is an integJal part ·ofthe smvey from collecting
fieldobsavations to the final netwm:k adjustments that develop precise relative and absolut:e
:move.ments of the slides.This process is planned and designed with the intent ·ofbeing defensilileas to
the accmacy and integrity ofthemeaSl1ImlentS.
McGEE SURVEYING CONSULTING
5290 Overpass Road,Ste#107 -Santa Barbara,CA 93111
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Telephone 805-964-3520 -Fax 805-964-3785
The scope of services are listed as follows.
1-Review reports for prior years,assess the present status of monitoring points and plan the field
campaign.
2-On-site field reconnaissance to check condition and access to points and maintenance of
points.
3-GPS field surveys:Utilize three dual frequency geodetic quality GNSS receivers and fixed
height poles to collect quality static data on all monitoring points.Each point is observed twice
for 10-20 minutes,at different times ofthe day,on different days,to obtain independent checks
on the data quality.
4-Post processing of observations with the CGPS Stations,QAQC data,analysis and framework
validation followed by network adjustments to determine latitude,longitude,ellipsoid heights,
elevations and California State Plane Coordinates Zone 5 in feet.
5-Analyze previous monitoring results relative to present movements,prepare spreadsheet
summaries of the movements and update the status report of the monitoring points.
6-Prepare a Report detailing the methods for the field data collection,data analysis,QAQC and
proof of accuracy.The Report follows on the previous years work and summarizes the history,
purpose and results of the survey campaign and recommendations for future monitoring.
The cost of services are listed as follows:
Cost of Services
1.Research,Planning,Field Reconnaissance
2.GPS Field Surveys
3.Processing,Analysis,Reports
4.GPS Receivers
5.Expenses
$2880.00
$17300.00
$10800.00
$2880.00
$2000.00
Total $35,860.00
Rate Schedule (per hour)
McGee:Licensed Surveyor,GPS Specialists,Expert Witness:office and field $180
Second GPS crew $130
Technician $70
If you have any question or require additional information do not hesitate to call on me.
Regards,
Michael McGee,PLS3945
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