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MEMORANDUM
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
HONORABLE MAYOR &CITY COUNCIL M
TOM ODOM,INTERIM DIRECTOR,REC.A
APRIL 20,2010
AWARD OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICE ONTRACT
FOR LOWER HESSE AND GRANDVIEW PARKS
REVIEWED:CAROLYN LEHR,CITY MANAGER oY-
Staff Coordinator:Katie Howe,Administrative Analyst II
RECOMMENDATION
1)Award landscape design service contract to Mia Lehrer &Associates in the amount
of $49,750 for conceptual designs for the development of Lower Hesse and Grandview
parks;and 2)Adopt Resolution No.2010-_,a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes,amending Resolution No.2009-40,the Budget Appropriation
for FY09-10,to amend the General Fund and Capital Improvement Project Fund
budgets.
BACKGROUND
The Council-adopted Recreational/Educational Facilities Goal for 2010 is to improve the
City's recreational and educational facilities by expanding opportunities for active
recreational uses and improving access to all parks.Council set the milestones for this
goal:By March 16,2010 staff will recommend a consultant for conceptual designs of
Lower Hesse Park and Grandview Park,and by September 30,2010,staff will complete
the community outreach and present the preferred conceptual design for the
improvements of Lower Hesse Park and Grandview Park to the City Council for
approval.At the November 17,2009 Council Meeting,Council approved staff's
conceptual footprints or "bubbles"for Lower Hesse Park and Grandview Park.Funds in
the amount of $50,000 were budgeted for the development of the conceptual designs.
On December 21,2009,staff issued a request for proposals (RFP)for conceptual
designs of the two parks resulting in the receipt of ten proposals.Staff ranked the ten
proposals and interviewed the top four firms.The firms were ranked based on proposal
content,including qualifications,availability,project experience,and the ability to
perform quality public outreach.The ten proposals received by the City,based on the
scope of work,ranged from $48,045-$66,260 excluding any reimbursable expenses:
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Award of Landscape Design Service Contract
April 20,2010
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DISCUSSION
Mia Lehrer and Associates is a full service,international landscape architecture practice
located in Los Angeles.The firm will team with Mosaic Consulting for the City's
required maintenance plan.The proposal meets the City's RFP requirements,including
the development of three alternative conceptual designs for each park site,with one
preferred option based on numerous factors including public comments,market!
demographic analysis,and City data and historical background.The proposal also
incorporates sustainable design concepts.
It is staffs opinion that Mia Lehrer and Associates has the required talent and
experience with projects of similar size and scope and with extensive public outreach to
successfully complete the conceptual designs of Lower Hesse and Grandview parks.
The consultant will improve park accessibility and utility by enhancing the aesthetic
appearance and recreational amenities taking into consideration the compatibility of
existing amenities,facilities,and neighborhoods.
Mia Lehrer and Associates'proposal includes the City-required minimum of ten City
staff meetings,three community-wide meetings,and two Council Meetings.The project
schedule is approximately six months,and if approved,work would commence in mid-
April.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposal for Mia Lehrer and Associates'conceptual design services is $49,750.
The firm has estimated that approximately $4,000 will be required for reimbursable
expenses (postage,photographic and model reproductions,mileage,etc.).Funds in
the amount of $50,000 have been appropriated into the Capital Improvement Project
Fund for design services for Lower Hesse and Grandview parks.The attached
resolution appropriates an additional $4,000 into the Capital Improvement Project Fund
for reimbursable expenses.
Attachments:
Mia Lehrer and Associates proposal dated February 8,2010
Resolution 2010-_
Professional Services Agreement
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Exhibit A
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MIA lEHRER +ASSOCIATES
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Table of Contents
Cover Letter
Qualifications and Experience
Mia Lehrer +Associates Finn Profile
Vista Hennosa Park
TreePeople Center for Community Forestry
Water +Life Museum
Ballona Promenade Park
Silver Lake Reservoir Pedestrian Path
Tri-Cily Park Master Plan
Community Outreach
Mosaic Consulting Inc.,Firm Profile
Mosaic Consulting inc.,Project Sheet
Mia Lehrer +Associates References
Mosaic Consulting Inc.,References
Scope of Work
Design Philosophy
Project Approach
Scope of Work
Schedule and Cost Proposal
Project Schedule
Cost Proposal
Key Personnel
Team Organizational Chart
Team Roles
Resume:Michelle Sullivan
Resume:Mia Lehrer
Resume:Jeff Hutchins
Resume:Hong Joo Kim
Availability
Availability
Table of Contents
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Cover lener
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B February 20 I0
Mr.Tom A Odom.Interim Manager
Parks Open Space and Trails
Public Works Department
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes.CA 90275-5391
Re:Request for Proposal-Landscape Architecture Services for Conceptual Designs
of Lower Hesse Park and Grandview Park
Dear Mr.Odom:
It is with great pleasure that we submit our qualifications for professional services for the preparation of
conceptual designs for Lower Hesse and Grandview Parks.This effort by the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes represents an essential investment in.the future of the recreational needs and community assets
for residents in and visitors to the Rancho Palos Verdes region.
We look forward to the opportunity to assist the City and Park stakeholders in creating conceptual
plans that will take these parks into the 21"Century.Mia Lehrer +Associates will listen closely to the
community,look closely at the resources in the parks and the area and bring to the process a regional
approach to park design and sustainable development that responds to the community of the future.
Working closely with local communities and public agencies,we has been involved in park planning
projects ranging from individual park sites to community park networks and citywide recreational needs
assessments.In every project.we are committed to integrating the client needs,community input,
cultural context,physical conditions and the environmental setting to create viable park concepts to
take your project towards the next level of implementation.
For this project we are proposing teaming with Mosaic Consulting for the maintenance
recommendations and related costs.
Thank you for considering our firm for your project and we look forward to speaking with you further
upon your review of our qualifications.
Sincerely,
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Mia Lehrer
President
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e-mail olTice@mlngrcen.coll1
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Section 1-Qualifications and Experience
Mia Lehrer +Associates LandscapeArchitecture
FIRM PROFILE
Mia Lehrer +Associates is a full service,inter-
national landscape architecture practice located
in Los Angeles.California.Under the leadership
of Mia Lehrer the firm has been responsible for
the design and development of a diverse range
of public and private projects.Varying in scale
from large urban projects that invest community
members and stakeholders to intimate gardens
where collaboration and coordination of archi-
tecture and site are the primary objective.the
firm applies a comprehensive and intensely cre-
ative approach to all projects.
Mia Lehrer +Associates is a recognized leader
in the field of sustainable design and has been
responsible for site design on LEED certified
projects at all levels.We approach sustainable
design as a tool to improve our environment and
achieve higher and healthier levels of integration
with natural systems.We are actively involved in
community organizations that promote sustain-
able development and management practices.
and we incorporate sustainable strategies such
as native and water conserving plantings,highly
efficient irrigation systems,and various methods
to achieve ground water rechar'ge and stormwa-
ter quality improvements.We believe that all
projects.whether large parks or urban court-
yards deserve innovative design matched by in-
telligent,sustainable practices.
Our practice is based in Los Angeles and our
focus has been on creating better urban envi-
ronments as we collectively rediscover our
downtown area and grow as a City.The diverse
nature of our clients and projects maintains our
ambitious and comprehensive perspective.and
no matter the scale or level of complexity,we
remain committed to innovative design,quality
service.the process of collaboration,and the be-
lief that landscape has the power to enhance the
livability of a city and heal the land.
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Section 1•Qualifications and Experience
Vista Hermosa Park
Los Angeles,GA
Client:
Moueains Recreation and Conservation Authority
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
Los Angeles Unified School District
Project Staff:
Jeff Hutchins,Construction Administrator
Mia Lehrer',Principal
Size:9.5 acres
Completed:June 2008
Budget:$14 million
Mia Lehrer +Associates prOVided full design
services and wor-l<ed closely with Santa Monica
Mountains Conservancy,Mountains Recreation
and Conservation Authority,Los Angeles Unified
School District,the local communities and City of
Los Angeles officials to create an oasis of nature
in a heavily populated area in Downtown Los
Angeles.Located at the edge of a dense residen-
tial zone,the 9-1/2 acre park incorporates active
recreation including a modern,stadium sized
synthetic tUli soccer field,trails,grotto,a children's
adventur'e area and picnic areas in native habitat
landscapes.
The sustainably designed park is an urban water-
shed demonstration project that accommodates
community and school recreational programs,
integrated with an extensive network of intro-
duced natural features and ecosystems.The park
transitions from more intense neighborhood uses,
to sloping,native habitats.A range of Southern
California native plant communities knit the park
together,creating habitats such as oak savannah,
coastal sage scrub,chapparral and meadows that
attract a variety of wildlife species.
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Section 1 .Qualifications and Experience
TreePeople
Center for Community Forestry
Los Angeles,CA
Client:
TreePeople Center for Community Forestry
Project Staff:
Tim Palcic,Project Manager
Mia Lehrel~Prinapal
Size:3 acres
Completed:Fall 2008
Mia Lehrer +Associates was the landscape design
consultant for the renovation of a 3 acre area of the
TreePeople Center for Community Forestry.Locat-
ed at the top of Coldwater Canyon in the Hollywood
Hills,TreePeople is one of Southern California's most
notable grass-mots envimnmental organizations.
The 45-acre Coldwater Canyon Park is the home of
TreePeople who's mission is to inspire the people of
southern California to take personal responsibility
and participate in making the region a healthy and
sustainable urban environment.
The landscape improvements provides interactive
educational elements and passtive recreation features
that embodies the organization's vision.The project
includes a rainwater harvest parking grove with a
216,000-gallon underground c,istern,an environmental
education and learning center,an urban watershed
demonstration garden,TreePeople nursery ope'<ltions
facility and donor gardens.8ioswales collect run-off
and rainwater through a streambed in the watershed
demonstration garden showing how water traveses
through the city fabric.This exhibit allows children and
adults to interact close-up in this non-static watershed
display.The new nursery cares for trees and native
plants for planting restoration programs.The parking
grove is sloped to direct rainwater into drains and
gravel filled trenches that is networked to the cistern
for irrigation.The paving reduces the urban heat island
effect by reflecting solar energy.A planting paJlette of
drought tolerant shrubs and trees were selected and
designed in a garden planned for long term growth.
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Section 1-Qualifications and Experience
Water+Life Museum
Hemet,GA
Client:
MWD Foundation
Project Staff:
Jeff Hutchins,Project Manager
Mia Lehrer,Principal
Size:22 aCl-es
Completed:2007
Two museums are located at the base of the Diamond
Valley Reservoir Dam in Southern California.The
Western Center for Archaeology and Paleontology
will exhibit the artifacts uncovered by the reservoir
construction and house a regionally significant research
facility.The Water Education Center illustrates the
history of water infrastructUl-e in California.Inter-
pretive exhibits showcase historic water uses and
current state~of-the-artconservation techniques and
sustainable landscape practices.Both museums are
a significant addition to regional cultural and educa-
tional resources.The Museum Campus is designed
to provide a total education environment of exterior
learning opportunities,with Landscape Interpr-etive
Areas showcasing the history of water use from an-
cient to modern times -with an emphasis on water
sustainability.
This primarily arid campus was designed as an envi-
ronmenrallearning experience.The arrival procession
introduces the principle qualities of water-and illus-
trates the importance of irrigation and agriculture in
the history of water infrastructure and use in Califor-
nia.Additional components of the outdoor learning
exhibits include:archaeological digs,Paleolithic habi-
tats,industrial water uses,cultural water uses,water
conservation and water uses in the future and local
Native American settlement.The stories of water
and life are woven into the interpretive exhibits that
express the importance of water from ancient times
to the present day and the responsibility we have for
the future conservation of water.
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Section 1-Qualifications and !Experience
Client:
Playa Capital,Inc
Ballona Promenade Park
Los Angeles,GA
Project Staff:
Mia Lehrer',Principal
David Fletcher,Prajea Manager
1,375 foot linear park
2001
Size:
Completed:
The park's design is a modern interpretation of the
native waterway,drawing from the riparian habitat
that exists now,and before the creek was channeled.
Sinewy,blue benches reflect the historic water course
that once curved and changed with the weather.Na-
tive plantings and permeable paving filter rain water
before it reaches the creek,Patterned paving marks
the point where benches are located along the path,
and add an interesting feature to the linear park.This
linear park aims at mediating between Los Angeles
County Flood Control maintenance access and fire
truck access roads for this new development and
desire for park space along the channel.
Ballona Promenade Park is a passive recreational area
along the Ballona creek,The park is the first along the
channel that is intentionally designed to have views of
the Creek.
A gentle bike path is perfect for novice riders,dog
walkers,or those who might stop frequently to take
in the views or observe the birds that inhabit the es-
tuariallandscape.As bird watching is one ofAmer'ican's
favorite pass times,the park provides a comfortable
place for enthusiasts to come to watch herons,egrets,
and many other species.Barbeques,tables and grassy
areas are available for picnics.Within walking distance
of nearby neighborhoods,these public spaces will
undoubtedly become a popular place to host small
events while enjoying the outdoors.
Ballona Promenade Park sets a precedent for future
parks and paths along the Creek,The project tested
the willingness of all of the agencies involved to be
flexible and allow the public to use these infrastructure
corridors in Los Angeles.
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Section 1 •Qualifications and Experience
Silver Lake Reservoir
Pedestrian Path
Los Angeles,GA
Client:
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Project Staff:
Mia Lehrer,Principal
Michelle Fr'ier',Praject Manager
Size:127 acre property
Completed:2008
Located 5 miles northwest of Downtown Los Angeles
is one of the cities largest open water reservoirs.The
I27·acre Silver Lake Reservoir Property,owned by
the Department of Water and Power,has been off-
limits to the public since at the 1940's.In November
2000 the LADWP Board of Commissioners adopted
the the Silver Lake Reservoir Master Plan that was
developed by ML +A.
Pedestrian's safety in the Silver Lake neighborhood
was one of the important issues raised by the commu-
nity during the Master Plan process.In 2008 the firm
was contracted to prOVide site improvements.The
Silver Lake Reservoir Pedestrian Path was completed
in December 2008 as the first phase of improvements
recommended in the Silver Lake Master Plan.
Using traffic calming methods the path provides a
protected 2 mile loop for pedestrians to traverse
safely around the reservoir.Th.e $4.4 million project
improvements included a new permeable decomposed
granite walking path,drought tolerant planting palette,
preservation of eXiting trees and water conserving
irrigation and low energy lighting.
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Section 1-Qualifications and Experience
Client:
Tr-i-City Park Authority
Tri-City Park Master Plan in progress
Placentia,GA
Project Staff:
Mia Lehrer,President
Michelle Sullivan,Projea Manager
Jeff Hutchins,Technical Designer
38 acres
On-going
Size:
Completed:
Tri City Park located in Placentia,California is a
Park managed by the Tri City Park Authority rep-
resenting the cities of Placentia, Brea and Fuller-
ton.The Master Plan under cun-ent development
for this 38 acre park includes enhancement of a 9
acre lake,picnic area,and tot lot;and the addition
of a discovery garden -play area,band shell,cafe
I coffee shop,restroom,and bike trail.
Sustainable features,such as bio-swales,rainwa-
ter harvesting,green roofs,solar panels,dark sky
compliant light fixtures,renewable materials,and
permeable pavement are a part of the planning.
Smart planning,community supportive program-
ming,and a contemporary rustic character are the
key design components of the Master Plan.
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Community Outreach
Mia Lehrer +Associates
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Section 1 •Qualifications and Experience
Mosaic Consulting provides landscape management solutions for homeowners associations.
property management companies,developers,cities,golf courses and resort properties
Consisting of experienced horticulturists,arborists,environmental researchers,and landscape
supervisors.the Mosaic team helps clients throughout Orange County achieve beautifully and
consistently maintained communities while minimizing related cOSts.
We are a small consulting firm located in South Orange County specializing in landscape
management of large communities as well as city developments.OUf company consists of fIVe
full-time key personnel;each of which posses varying accredited degrees and certifications in the
areas of Horticulture,Arboriculture,Soils,Pest Management,Irrigation design and management,
as well as a current C·27 landscape contractor's license.
Mosaic Consulting provides clients with numerous landscape asset management programs
including;on·going landscape maintenance field supervision,design recommendations,budget
management,long~term asset planning,tree inventories,irrigation system analysis,water
management,specification writing.plant catalogs,maintenance manuals,soil and fertility
recommendations,contract bidding.materials and vendor sourcing,as well as horticulture and
landscape training programs.
We have developed several proprietary software programs to efficiently manage and evaluate
landscape and contractor performance.With our Photo Observation Report and Scorecard
systems we can effectively utilize digital photographs and subjectively evaluate each component
and overall performance of a landscape environment.
In many communities,getting the best landscaping products and services for the money is an
ongoing challenge.By overseeing your landscaping operations.we will help lighten the workload
as we deliver coundess benefits.
•Landscape Management -Safety evaluations and Irrigation management
Field Work Evaluations -Site inspections,field reports,communication and remediation
o Observation -We give supervisors and workers clear photos of problem areas
along with simple instructions for correcting them.We also provide positive
feedback for excellent work.Such recognition is a great motivator for field scaff to
do their best.We follow up to ensure that each issue has been resolved.
o Score card -We compile observations into a scorecard that contains evaluation
criteria for all aspects of the landscape.
•Landscape Strategy -Landscape plans and maintenance specifications
Budget Management -Vender proposal assessments,landscape contract negotiations,
budget planning and reporting
22362 Gilberto Street Suite 140
Rancho Sanla Margarita CA 92688
94!Hl88-Q146 Office Iii1949-888-8569 Fax
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Section 1 •Qualifications and Experience
Coto de Caza.California
Coto de Caza is a census-deSignated place and guard-gated private community in Orange County.
California.As of the 2000 census,there were 13,057 people,4,049 households.and 3.644 families
residing in the community.It has a total area of 7.9 square miles of which 7.9 square miles is land
and .04 of it is water.Coto de Caza is a suburban planned community of about 4,000 homes,and
more of Or.mge County's oldest and most expensive master planned communities.
The project began in 1968 when it was envisioned as a hunting lodge,now the Lodge at Coto de
Caza,and the community was completed in 2003.The new dub,the Coco De Caza Golf &
Racquet Club,harbors the facilities of the two golf courses and adjacent ten tennis courts.
While some residents believe that "Coto de Caza"means "Preserve of the Hune"in Portuguese.
this is erroneous.Actually."Coto de Caza"is Spanish for "Hunt reserve"and implies that the
reserve is private.
Ladera Ranch.California
Ladera Ranch is an unincorporated planned community located in south Orange County,
California just outside the City limits of San Juan Capistrano.Rancho Santa Margarita and Mission
Viejo.It comprises of 4,000 acres along Antonio Parkway and Crown Valley Parkway.
There are nine villages and ten or more neighborhoods per village.Five of the nine Villages have
clubhouses.There are also parks,pools,playgrounds and open areas within each village.
In addition to the various clubhouses,the community has key~accessed private water park and
skate park,18 community parks,a dog park,six "plunges"(smaller neighborhood pools not
connected to a clubhouse).many "pocket parks"I green belts and miles of hiking trails that go all
the way to Doheny Beach from its main starting point at the prestigious 'Vista Toscana'estate in
East Covenant,in the Covenant Hills village.A branch of the Orange County Public Library is
located on the campus of Ladera Ranch School.
SAMLARC.Rancho Santa Margarita
Rancho Santa Margarita is a City in Orange County,California.The master planned community is
set upon rolling hills.The population was 47.214 at the 2000 census.SAMLARC is often referred
to as the master association in Rancho Santa Margarita because other smaller sub associations fall
within its membership and it encompasses the original footprint of the master planned community
of Rancho Santa Margarita.It comprises roughly 13,000 units and maintains most streetscapes,
medians,parks and trails with the community.
In total.SAMLARC runs and maintains 13 Parks,4 pools,a lagoon.a lake,and numerous trails
within the community.Once of SAMLARC's most popular parks.Central Park located next to
City Hall,contains a large amphitheater where a number of community events are held each year.
Central Park is also home to an arena soccer rink that was converted from a roller hockey rink.
SAMLARC also maintains a popular skate and dog park that are located within SAMLARC's
Canada Vista Park.
22362 Gilberta Street Suite 140
Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688
949-888-0146 Office
949-888-8569 Fax
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Section 1-References and Contact Information
REFERENCES
Mia Lehrer +Associates
BALLONA CREEK TRAIL &BIKEWAY MASTER PLAN -Culver City,CA
David Hayes,Project Manager
Coastal Conservancy
1330 Broadway,II'"floor,Oakland,CA 94612
510/286-0736 dhayes@scc.ca.gov
SILVER LAKE RESERVOIR PEDESTRIAN PATH -Los Angeles,CA
Andrew Sears
President,The Committee to Save Silver Lake's Reservoirs (CSSLR)
P.O.Box 39735,Los Angeles,CA 90039
Cell:323/632-1806 voodoolock@gmail.com
TREEPEOPLE CENTER OF COMMUNITY FORESTRY -Beverly Hills,CA
Tom Hansen,Executive Director
TreePeople
1260 i Mulholland Drive,Beverly Hiils,CA 90210
818/623-4850 thansen@treepeople.org
TRI-CITY MASTERPLAN -Fuilerton,CA
Hugo Curiel,Parks Project Manager
City of Fuilerton
303 W.Commonwealth Avenue,Fuilerton,CA 92832
714/773-5798 HugoC@cLfuilerton.ca.us
VISTA HERMOSA NATURAL PARK-Los Angeies,CA
Barbara Romero,Special Projects Manager
Mountains Recreation &Conservation Authority
570 West Avenue 26,Suite 100,Los Angeles,CA 90065
323/221-8900 x 188 barbara.romero@mrca.ca.gov
WATER +LIFE MUSEUM:Southern California Water Education Center &
Western Center for Archaeology and Paleontology -Hemet,CA
Gilbert Ivey,Assistant General Manager/Chief Administrative Officer
Metropolitan Water District
700 N.Alameda Street,12'"Floor,Los Angeles,CA 90012
213/217-6622 givey@mwdh20.com
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Section 1-References and Contact Information
Mosaic Consulting.Inc.
COTO DE CAZA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION -Trabuco Canyon,CA
Keystone Pacific Property Management
16845 Von Karman Avenue,Irvine,CA 92606-4960
949/834-5372
LADERA RANCH -Orange County,CA
Todd Bebee,Director of Operations
Merit Property Management
I Polaris Way,Suite 100,Aliso Viejo,CA 92656
949/448-6000
SANTA MARGARITA (SAMLARC)-Rancho Santa Margarita,CA
Candace Fullencamp,Account Executive
Merit Property Management
I Polaris Way,Suite 100,Aliso Viejo,CA 92656
949/448-6000
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Section 2-Design PhilosophV
Design Philosophy and Project Approach
Design Philosophy
Visioning,commitment,experience,passion,and sustainability are the key factors for
this project which will bring success.Mia Lehrer +Associates (ML +A)his have over 210 years
of collective experience within our office as an award winning firm that has been recognized for
innovative and comprehensive design as well as our extensive public participation
process.Our greatest strength lies in our ability to take challenging projects with complex
natural,political and social dynamics through the design and construction process without losing
sight of our guiding principles.Our work illustrates the firm's strong interest in innovative,
buildable design that integrates forward-thinking,sustainable strategies into the goals,
processes and materials of a given project.
We are an experienced and qualified professional landscape architecture firm dedicated to ~
developing designs for parks such as Lower Hesse and Grandview.Work within these parks
must be sensitive to all of the qualities of the sites histories,community recreational and
cultural needs.Like other cities and neighborhoods in the Southern California region,Rancho
Palos Verdes is a community with varied recreational uses of open space.ML +A believes that
the park planning process should be a transparent and collaborative effort with extensive
community participation.The plan will be a framework for future decision making to gUide
appropriate resourc~s to design,renovate and build these parks.
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Section 2-Project Approach
Project Approach
We approach every project individually to develop responses to the physical site,program,
adjacent uses,local culture,available funding,potential phasing and the Client's criteria.As a
part of our design process,we carefully research the functional requirements of the project,
investigating opportunities and constraints related to the site,in addition to reflecting on the
purpose and larger meaning of the project
The data collection and site analysis process will analyze the park's existing amenities,
programs,cultural resources,historic resources,circulation.access.vegetation.micro climates,
topography,adjacent uses,maintenance resources and stakeholder resources to determine
options for the restoration of existing features and the development of potential new uses and
features.Our studies will develop preliminary conceptual plans for improvements
incorporating sustainable deSign feature and address solutions to current problems or
constraints.The preliminary conceptual design options will be evaluated in community
workshops and stakeholder meetings in order to arrive at a preferred plan.The final
conceptual plan and document will include opportunities and constraints boards,precedent
images to help convey the design concepts and Illustrative plans for each concept.We will also
prepare recommendations for future maintenance program including projected costs.An
overview of the park projects relating to demographics,market analysis and existing City
documents will be provided to support the conceptual plan.Opinion of probable costs for the
conceptual plans will be provided.
Our priorities for this project are as follows:
•Well organized project management and project coordination to develop and maintain
project schedules and budgets.
•Timely and consistent communication with clients to insure that projects move
forward according to plan.
•Extensive community participation which results in community buy-in and support
•Consideration of long term sustainability and maintenance requirements to
insure long term success.
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Section 2-Scope of Work
Scope of Work
A.Data Collection and Site Analysis
I.Attend kickoff meeting with the Client to confirm project goals and review the
project schedule identifying milestones and critical path aqivities.
2.Conduct site visits to the two park sites to collect data on the existing
conditions and site context of each park.
3.Review existing information provided by the City including survey document
files demographics,previous studies,reports and other information related to
the park projects,Identify any additional information that may be required,
4.Prepare an inventory of the site based on review of existing information and site
visit observations.
5.Prepare opportunities and constraints diagram including circulation,vegetation,
cultural resources,and environmental conditions,
6.Analyze compatibility of uses to existing amenities,facilities andlor
neighborhoods
7.Present findings to the Client and discuss key design criteria to develop the
concept design options
B,Preliminary Conceptual Plan
I.Develop three (3)preliminary concepts for each park which will addresses,
circulation and access,parking,signage,trail system.amenities such as picnicking,
active and passive recreational programming.restrooms,site furnishings,dog
park.drought tolerant vegetation,water resources management and
connections to surrounding communities and satellite activities.
2.Prepare precedent image boards to help convey the concepts for the parks.
3.Prepare sustainable design principles and strategies for the project to
incorporate environmental friendly deSign features for the parks,
4,Present preliminary concepts to Client for input and feedback.
5,Prepare opinion of probable costs for each concept.
6,Refine the concepts and presentation materials for the Community Workshop.
7.Meet with the Client to review workshop presentation items and logistics.
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Section 2-Scope of Work
8.Facilitate two (2)Community Workshop,present concepts and obtain
community receive feedback.
C.Final Conceptual Plan
I.Incorporate Client and workshop feedback to prepare the final conceptual plan.
2.Prepare recommendations for future maintenance programs including projected
costs.
3.Prepare a brief overview of the project feasibility as it relates to market analysis
and demographics data provided by the Client.
4.Present to the Client the final concept,precedent images,opinion of probable
costs.
5.Prepare for workshop materials for the final Community Workshop
6.Facilitate final Community Workshop and present final conceptual plan.
8.Prepare project.summary document including conceptual design,concept
images,sustainable design principles and strategies,compatibility of uses to
existing amenities,facilities and/or neighborhoods,opinion of probable costs,
recommendations for future maintenance programs including projected costs.
7.Prepare powerpoint presentation for City Council meeting.
8.Meet with the Client for City Council meeting preparations.
9.Attend up to two (2)City Council meetings.
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Site visitJ
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Review compatlbJfIty of uses
Prepare Inventory and onalysb data
Present flndlnfs to dleMt
CONCEPTUAL PLAN
Prepare 3 preliminary des/,"concl!!pts each Park
Prepare concept Imales boorcb
Prepare Justalnoble desl,"features
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Pre.sent refined concepts to dient
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Section 3-Cost Proposal
Project Fee Schedule
Data Collection and Site Analysis
Preliminary Conceptual Plans
Final Conceptual Plan
Total
$IO,7S0
$24,000
$15,000
$49,750
Hourly Rates Mia Lehrer +Associates
President $240.00/hr.
Principal $215.00/hr,
Senior Associate $145.00/hr,
Associate $135,00/hr,
Project Designer $100,00/hr,
Project Administration $95,00/hr,
These rates are subject to increase as of December 31,20 I0,
Reimbursable Expenses
Reimbursable expenses are in addition to fees for professional services,Direct costs or
reimbursable expenses are billed at cost pius a 15%processing fee,Reimbursable expenses related
to the work ofthe project shall be billed at cost plus 15%and include the costs of:
A.Copies of drawings including original plots,reports,and estimates;photocopying and
photographic reproduction of draWings and other documents furnished or prepare in
connection with the work of this Agreement.Below is in-house reproduction cost schedule:
8,5x I I b/w 0.05 b/w Bond 1.1 0 sf Color Bond lAO sf
8,5x II Color 0,50 b/w Vellum 1.40 sf Color Heavy Bond 1.60 sf
IIxl7 b/w 0,10 Color Photo 2.25 sf
IIxl7 Color 1.00
B,Postage,shipping,and messenger expenses other than first class mail.
C.Long distance telephone and facsimile transmission charges,
D.Travei outside the Los Angeles local area including taxis,parking,meals,hotel,and airfare,
E.Parking and mileage costs for meetings and site visits.
F.Presentation quality perspectives or models.
Hourly Rates Mosaic
Principal
Horticulturalist Inspector
Certified Arborist
Project Manager
Drafting
Staff
Clerical
$95,00/hr,
$85,00/hr.
$85,00/hr,
$85,00/hr,
$95,00/hr,
$65,00/hr,
$30,00/hr,
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Section 4 -Team Organizational CharR
City of Rancho
Palos Verdes
Parks Open Space and Trails
Public Works Department
ID ••IDO •••O••••••••
Hong Joo Kim,RLA,ASLA
MIA LEHRER +ASSOCIATES
Projee"Designer
Michelle Sullivan,RLA,ASLA,
LEEDAP
MIA LEHRER +ASSOCIATES
Project Manager
••••••••••••••
Devin Sanders
MOSAIC CONSULTING,INC
Maintenance Guidelines
Management &Estimating
Mia Lehrer,FASLA
MIA LEHRER +ASSOCIATES
Presidenl
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Jeff Hutchins,RLA,ASLA
MIA LEHRER +ASSOCIATES
Teelmical Designer
Landscape Architect
Mia Lehrer
Michelle Sullivan
Jeff Hutchins
HongJoo Kim
MIA LEHRER +ASSOCIATES
3780 Wilshire Boulevard.Suite #250
Los Angeles.CA 900 I0
(213)384-3844 tel
(213)384-3833 (ax
michelles@mlagreen.com e-mail
miayassoc@aol.com e-mail
jeff@mlagreen.com e-mail
hongjoo@mlagreen.com e-mail
Maintenance Guidelines
Devin Sanders
MOSAIC CONSULTING.INC.
22362 Gilberto Screet
Suite 140
Rancho Santa Margarita.CA 92688
(949)888-0146 tel
(949)888-8569 (ax
Devin@mosai.cc e-mail
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Section 4-Team Roles
Roles
MIA LEHRER +ASSOCIATES,Landscape Architect
Mia Lehrer,FASLA
Projea Role:President
Ms.Lehrer will be responsible for generating design concepts and will work collaboratively with the consultant
team ensuring a successful and productive partnership with the client group.She will present at milestone review
meetings with the client and attend design meetings.
Mia Lehrer is the founding principal of the firm leading the ML +A office in the design and development
of a diverse range of ambitious public and private projects that include urban revitalization
developments,large urban parks,watershed design,and complex institutional projects.She is
internationally recognized for her progressive landscape designs,working with natural landmarks.parks,
open space,and her advocacy for sustainable and people.friendly public space.Ms.Lehrer has
collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams on milestone projects to form a synergistic project vision,
develop design strategies and programming goals,facilitate workshops,and foster lasting community
bonds.As a Latina who is able to communicate with many facets of the community in their native
language she has been able to personally participate as a community builder.
Michelle Sullivan,AS LA,LEED AP,RLA #3525
Projea Role:Project Manager
Ms.Sullivan will lead the landscape design team ensuring a successful and productive collaboration with the sub-
cansultants and client group.She will aa as the team representative responsible for primary client
communication.She will manage the projea an a day to day basis.develop the design and lead the production
of projea materials.As the prajea manager she will attend meetings.manage the team sub-cansultants,
coordinate information with the Client and be responsible far team caardination.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team led by Ken Smith Landscape Architects,she represents Mia Lehrer +
Associates providing creative and sustainable leadership in project design and project management.As
Chief of Staff for the Orange County Great Park Design Studio,Ms.Sullivan,a licensed Landscape
Architect and Certified Arborisc,has been responsible for multi.disciplinary Master Planning and team
coordination for the largest Urban Park in America.During the Master Plan and Schematic Design
Phases,she has skillfully orchestrated the disciplines of Landscape Architecture,Engineering and Ecology
to create a new sustainable park model.Her strengths include the ability to navigate complicated
approval processes through client groups and public agencies ensuring the successful execution of our
projects.As a Principal,she will contribute to the firm's commitment to excellence in design,
environmental practices and improved livability.
City 01 R3ncho Palos Verdes,CA I Larulscapc Architectural Services Conceptual Designs 3 - 34
Section 4-Team Roles
Hong Joo Kim,AS LA,RLA,#5087
Project Role:Project Designer
Mr.Kim will be responsible (or project design with Ms.Lehrer initiating and developing concepts.As designer he
will oversee and coordinate the project design throughout the Ii(espan o(the project
Hong Joo Kim.a Principal with ML +A,is responsible for project design on a wide range of projects from
secondary education to mixed use developments and urban infill.He brings over 16 years of experience
in parking planning and landscape architecture to the firm with an international approach integrating art,
culture and technology to landscape design.Mr.Kim is committed to excellence in design,
environmental practices and improved livability.He is currently the Project Manager for The Village in
Santa Monica,Hollywood Park Redevelopment with 24-acres of park space and site improvements at a
Biotech Campus project of 40-acre park/open space.
Jeff Hutchins,AS LA,RLA #3815
Project Role:Technical Designer
Mr.Hutchins will be responsible (or addressing technical issues and assisting in team in providing buildable design
solutions.He will also provide meeting and production sUPPOI1 to Ms.Sullivan throughout the project
Jeff Hutchins has over 19 years of experience as a landscape architect,15 as a licensed landscape
architect.As a Principal he has been involved in the design and implementation of a variety of large-
scale projects ranging from comprehensive master planning to developments for individual park sites and
responsible for Master Plan project management,irrigation design and construction administration
services.His irrigation construction knowledge aides in the production of economic,efficient,and
buildable construction documents.Mr.Hutchins has also served as a city landscape architect to San
Dimas,San Gabriel,La Verne,West Covina,and Azusa;providing design review;plan check services;
ordinance writing;advisory services for tree protection programs,street tree programs and
maintenance guidelines.He is committed to sustainable watershed planning applying sustainable
principles to project design.
MOSAIC CONSULTING,INC,Maintenance Guidelines
Devin Sanders
Project Role:Management &Estimating
To provide support as needed to the design team on the plant palette pertaining to the adaptability,
maintainability and performance in the landscape environment to support the overall theme and place
making of the design.We will provide soil and fertility recommendations,irrigation system analysis,long
term asset planning,tree inventories and a landscape manual that is to be used as part of the on-going
landscape maintenance for the project.
Mia Lehrel +Asseciates Landscape Arcililec!llre3 - 35
Sectiol1 4 -Kev Personi1Jel
Michelle R.Sullivan,RLA,ASLA,LEED AP,Principal
EDUCATION
University of California at Los
Angeles,Extension
Professional Designation Cenificate,
Landscape Architecture
University of California at Santa
Barbara,Bachelar of Arts Degree,
Biological Science/Botany
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
California,Ucense #3525
Certified Arbori't,Inti
Society of Arborist
Cerli(lcalion #WE-743IA
LEED AP
ORGANIZATIONS/COMMITTEES
American Society of
Landscape Architects
Founding Member of CA Garden
and Landscape Historic Society
With over 25 years of experience as a landscape architect,Michelle
has been responsible for managing a multi-disciplinary projea and
caordinating work by a team of sub-consultants for the creation of
the largest Urban Park in America of the 21"century,the Orange
County Great Park.As part of a multi-disciplinary team led by Ken
Smith Landscape Architeas,she represents Ken Smith Workshop
West and Mia Lehrer +Associates providing creotive and
sustainable leadership in projea design and projea management
She has skillfully orchestrated the disciplines of Landscape
Architeaure,Engineering,Ecology,Architeaure,and other team
disciplines to creote a new sustainable park model.
Her strengths include the ability to navigate complicated approval
processes through client groups,stakeholders,and public agencies
ensuring the successful execution of our projeas.As Senior Associate,
she contributes to the firm's commitment to excellence in design,
environmentai practices and improved livability.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2006-Present Mia Lehrer +Associates,Principal
1991-2006 Walt Disney Imagineering,Sr.Landscape Architea
1988-1991 Burton &Spitz,Lead Landscape Architea
1984-1988 S.Roy Kato &Associates,Landscape Designer
JURIES
Artist Participant-Art Exhibition,John Hench Gallery,WDI
Guest Reviewer-UCLA Extension Landscape Architecture
TEACHING
1987 Teaching Assistant,UCLA Extension Landscape
Architecture Program,Spring Quarter
LECTURES
"Inside the Los Angeles Studio"American Society of Landscape
Architects Annual Convention 2008,Philadelphia,PA 2008
Garden Speaker-"The Magic of Disney Landscape",the Nixon
Library and Sherman Gardens
City of Ranchu Pillot>Vlmles,CA I landscape Al chitectural Services Conceptual Designs 3 - 36
Section 4-[<ev Personnel
Michelle R.Sullivan,RLA,ASLA,LEED AP,Principal
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Orange County Great Park -Irvine,CA
Chief of Stoff at the Great Park Design Studio managing the
landscape architecture team for the Master Plan,Schematic Design,
and First Phase Deveiopment Projects
CividMunicipal Projects
T ri City Park Master Plan -Fullerton,CA
Pasadena Public Works Facility -Pasadena,CA
Cerritos Community Arts Center -Cerritos,CA
Dept of Water &Power,LA -Suzanna Tank &Ascot Tank
Baldwin Hills State Rec Area,Phase I C,D,E -Baldwin Hills,CA
Alhambra Park Band Shell,Alhambra,CA
Institutional
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County,LA,CA
Children's Hospital.Courtyard &Outpatient Office Bldg -LA,CA
Los Angeles Zoo -Adventure Island -Los Angeles,CA
Educational I Campus
UC at San Diego,Clinical Sciences Bldg -San Diego.CA
UC at Irvine,Science Ubrary -Irvine,CA
UC at Los Angeles,University Elementary School -LA,CA
All Saints Episcopal Church,Day Care Relocation -Pasadena,CA
Camp Max Straus -Glendale,CA
Commercial
Creative Artists Agency -Beverly Hills
4141 Wilshire Boulevard -Los Angeles,CA
Themepark Projects
Tokyo Disneyland Resort -Tokyo,Japan
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Seas
Master Plan and development or new ottractions,
entertainment,and retoil
Hong Kong Disney Resort -Hong Kong
GIA Government Land Area
Hang Kong Disney Resort Arboretum and Entry Drive
Perimeter Landscapes
California Disneyland Resort
Disney California Adventure -Anaheim,CA
OveraU Planning and Site Design
Disneyland -Anaheim,CA
New land and attraction development
IVIla Lehrer +Associates Landscape Are/Ii/ee/llre3 - 37
Section 4 -Key Personnel
Mia Miriam Guttfreund Lehrer,FASLA,President
Mia Lehrer is the founding principal of the Los Angeles firm,Mia Lehrer +Associates.Born in EI Salvador,Ms.
Lehrer received her Masters of Landscape Architecture from Harvard University.Following her education,she
gained vaiuable experience by working on large-scale public projects as well as residential gardens.Ms.Lehrer
leads the ML +A office in the design and development of a diverse range of ambitious public and private projects
that include urban revitalization developments,large urban parks,and complex commercial projects.She is
internationally recognized for her progressive landscape designs,working with naturaL landmarks such as iakes,
and rivers,and her advocacy for sustainable and people-friendly public space.Committed to education and her
profession,Ms.Lehrer is actively involved in several organizations.In 2007,Ms.Lehrer was inducted as a Fellow
of the American Society of Landscape Architects,and was appointed to the City of Los Angeles'Culwral
Heritage Commission.Ms.Lehrer serves on the Board of Directors at the Latino Urban Forum,the Harvard
Design Magazine,and Hollywood Design Review Committee.Additionally,she has served on the Harvard
Graduate School of Design Alumni Council,board of directors of T reePeople and Collage Dance Theater.
EDUCATION
Harvard University Graduate School of Design,Master of Landscape Architeaure,/979
Tufts University,Bache/or ofArts,/975
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
I996-Present Mia Lehrer +Associates,President
1994-1996 Peter Walker William Johnson and Partners,Partner
1981-1996 Mia Lehrer Landscape Design,Owner
1978-1991 POD,Inc.
1976 World Bank Coastal Zone Project,EI Salvador,San Salvador
COMMITTEES/BoARDS/COUNCILS
2008-Present
2007-Present
2006·Present
2005-Present
2000-Present
2000-Present
2003-2007
2006
2002-2005
1998-2005
2000-2002
1996-2002
1995·2000
1994-2000
The Harvard Design Magazine Advisory Board,Member
City of Los Angeles,Cultural Affairs Commission,Member
Latino Urban Forum,Treasurer
Los Angeles-San Salvador Sister City Committee
Hollywood Design Review Committee
Salvadoran-American leadership &Educational Fund
Collage Dance Theater Board of Directors
City of Los Angeles Landscape Architecture Review Guidelines Committee
Northeast Los Angeles Open Space Coalition
TreePeople
Los Angeles Unified Schools Sustainabie Practices Guidelines
Harvard University Alumni Council
Salvanatura (in EI Salvador)
Eastside Community Center Board
City III RlIncho Palo~;Verdes,CA J landscape Architectural Services Conceptual Designs 3 - 38
Section 4-Key Personnel
Mia Miriam Guttfreund Lehrer,FASLA,Pres;dent
RELEVANT PROJECTS
Parks,Recreation Facilities and Children's Centers
Annenberg Community Beach Club,City of Santa Monica -Santa Monica.CA
Ballona Outdoor Learning and Discovery -Los Angeles.CA
Confluence Park -Los Angeles.CA
International Friendship Forest at the Great Wall -Badaling,China
Los Angeles Riverfront.City of Los Angeles -Studio City,CA
Orange County Great Park,Preview Park -Irvine.CA
Peck Park Canyon Master Plan -San Pedro.CA
Silver Lake Reservoir Pedestrian Path Improvements -Los Angeles,CA
The Painted Turtle Camp -Lake Hughes.CA
TreePeople Center for Community Forestry -Beverly Hills,CA
Veteran's Park Gateway -Los Angeles.CA
Vista Hermosa Natural Park -Los Angeles.CA
Park Master Plan and Recreation Planning
Baldwin Hills State Park Master Plan -Los Angeles.CA
Ballona Creek Bike Trail Master Plan Study-Los Angeles.CA
Barnsdall Park Master Plan -Los Angeles.CA
Bosque Los Perkos Park Master Plan -San Salvador.EI Salvador
Bridge to Breakwater Waterfront Plan -San Pedro,CA
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks Community Needs Assessment -Los Angeles.CA
Compton Creek Garden Park Master Plan -Compton.CA
Compton Creek Earthen Bottom Feasibility Study -Compton.CA
Diamond Valley Lake Specific Park Plan·Hemet.CA
Diamond Valley Wide Recreation Area -Hemet.CA
Diamond Valley Wide Recreation Lake Day Use Park Area·Hemet.CA
Hollywood Park Specific Plan -Inglewood.CA
Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan -Los Angeles,CA
Orange County Great Park Comprehensive Park Design -Irvine,CA
Los Angeles State Historic Park Competition Finalist -Los Angeles,CA
Silver Lake Reservoir Master Plan -Los Angeles.CA
Veterans Park Master Plan -Los Angeles.CA
Mia Lehrer +Associates Landscape Arcilitectlile3 - 39
Section 4-Key Personnel
Mia Miriam Guttfreund Lehrer,FASLA,President
AWARDS
•VISTA HERMOSA NATURAL PARK-Los Angeles,CA
American Institute of Architects,Los Angeles Chapter,Presidential Honoree,Public Open Space,2009
Los Angeles Business Council,Landscape Architecture Civic Project &Grand Prize Award,2009
Downtown West,Downtowners of Distinction Award,Downtown News,2009
Southern California Development Forum,Civic Space Award,200B
Architectural Foundation of Los Angeles,Design Green Honor Award,200B
•ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN-Irvine,CA
American Institute of Architects,Honor Award for Regional and Urban Design.2009
American Institute of Architects CA Council,Honor Award in Regional &Urban Planning,2008
American Society of Landscape Architects Natl.Honor Award in Analysis &Planning,2008
American Planning Association,Orange County Chapter,Focused Issue Plan Award,2008
American Planning Association,CA Chapter,Honor Award,2008
•COMPTON CREEK REGIONAL GARDEN PARK MASTER PLAN -Compton,CA
American Society of Landscape Architects So.California Chapter,Merit Award 2007
•LOS ANGELES RIVER REVITALIZATION MASTER PLAN -Los Angeles,CA
American Society of Landscape ArchiteCts Nat!.Honor Award in Analysis &Planning,2009
American Institute of Architects,CA Council Honor Award in Regional &Urban Planning,2008
American Society of Landscape Architects S.California Chapter,Honor Award 2007
American Society of Landscape Architects S.California Chapter,Award of Excellence 2007
The Waterfront Center's "Excellence on the Waterfront",Honor Award 2007
Friend's of the Los Angeles River,"Rivie"Award 2005
•BIO-TECH CAMPUS SITE DEVELOPMENT -Thousand Oaks,CA
American Society of Landscape Architects So.California Chapter,Merit Award 2007
•MGM TOWER -Century City,CA
American Society of Landscape Architects So.California Chapter,Merit Award 2005
•STAPLES CENTER PARKS AND RECREATION ASSESSMENT STUDY -Los Angeles,CA
American Society of Landscape ArchiteCts So.California Chapter,Merit Award 2003
Biennial of Sao Paulo'Foundation and Brazilian Institute of Architects,Highlight Award for Urban Design
and Landscape Architecture 2005
•JAMES M.WOOD COMMUNITY CENTER·Los Angeles,CA
The Westside Prize,Award 2003
•BALLONA PROMENADE PARK -Culver City and Marina Del Rey,CA
American Society of Landscape Architects So.California Chapter,Merit Award 2003
•BALDWIN HILLS PARK MASTER PLAN -LOS ANGELES,CA
American Society of Landscape ArchiteCts,National Honor Award,2002
American Society of Landscape Architects,Southern California Chapter,Merit Award,200 I
Los Angeles Business Council,Westside Urban Forum,Westside Prize Honor Award,200 I
•TEMECULA BORDER PATROL STATION -Temecula,CA
U.S.General Services Administration,Design Excellence Architecture Award 2002
•BALLONA CREEK TRAIL AND BIKEWAY MASTER PLAN STUDY,Los Angeles,CA
The Westside Prize,Honor Award 2002
•SILVER LAKE RESERVOIR MASTER PLAN,Los Angeles,CA
American Society of Landscape Architects Southern California Chapter,Merit Award Planning &Analysis,200 I
Cil\'01 Rflncho Palos Verdes,GA I lanrtscape Architectural Services Conceptual Designs 3 - 40
Section 4-Key Personnel
Mia Miriam Guttfreund Lehrer,FASLA,President
•DOWNTOWN HOMELESS DROP-IN CENTER,Los Angeles,CA
American Institute of Architects.National,Honor Award,1999
American Institute of Architects,Los Angeles Chapter,Merit Award,1999
•UNION STATION LOS ANGELES -Los Angeles,CA
American Society of Landscape Architects Southern California Chapter,Honor Award 1999
•BARNSDALL PARK MASTER PLAN,Los Angeles,CA
Los Angeles Conservancy,Royce Neuschatz Memorial Award,1996
•WATER +LIFE MUSEUMS -HEMET,CA
Architectural Foundation of Los Angeles,Design Green Honor Award.2008
American Institute of Architects,Los Angeles Chapter,Honor Award,2008
Pacific Coase Builders Conference,Gold Nugge~Merit Award,2007
Pacific Coase Builders Conf.,Gold Nugge~Best Sustainable Commerciai Project Award,2007
American Institute of Architects.Pasadena Chapter,Honor Award,2007
Sustainable Buildings Indusery Council,High Performance Building Award,2007
TEACHING
200B
2004-05
2003-04
2001-2003
Project Advisor for Harvard University Graduate School of Design Department
of Landscape Architecture,Baldwin Hills Park Studio
Los Angeles River from Glendale to Downtown Los Angeles Studio,USC
Finding the Los Angeles River and Its Tributaries Studies Studio,USC
Project Advisor for Harvard University Graduate School of Design Department
of Landscape Architecture,Los Angeles River Studio
Mia lehrer +Associates Landscape Arc/li/ec/lJre3 - 41
Section 4-Key Personnel
Jeff Hutchins,RLA,ASLA,Principal
1995-2001
1986-1987
1990-1995
1987-1990
EDUCATION
California State Polytechnic
University,Pomona
Bachelor of Sdence in Landscape
Arch~eClure,1990
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
California,#3815
ORGANIZATIONS
American Society of
Landscape Architects
A5LA Southern California
Chapter,Treasurer
San Gabriel Mountains Regional
Conservancy,Director
La Verne Land Conservancy,
Direaor
Jeff Hutchins has aver 19 years ofexperience as a landscape architect.,
15 as a licensed landscape arch~ect He has been involved in the
design and implementation of a variety of large-scale projects ranging
from comprehensive master planning to developments for individual
park sites and responsible for Master Plan project managemen~
irrigation design and construction administration services.His
construction knowledge aides in the production of economic,effiden~
and buildable construction documents.
Mr.Hutchins has also served as a dty landscape architect to San
Dimas,San Gabriel,La Veme,West Covina,and Azusa;providing design
review;plan check services;ordinance wr~ing;advisory services for tree
protection programs,street tree programs and maintenance guidelines.
He is committed to sustainable watershed planning applying sustainable
prindples to project design.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
9/2005-Present Mia Lehrer +Associates,Associate,Principai
2001-2005 California Landscape &Design Lead Landscape
Architect
Lawrence R.Moss and Assoc,Glendale,CA
Associate,Project Manager
Mia Lehrer,Landscape Designer,Dra(ier
Stone &May Landscape Arch,San Dimas,CA
Designer/Dra(ier
Florian Martinez and Associates,Irvine,CA Dra(ier
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
101 Hollywood Freeway Ramps Environmental Enhancement,
Los Angeles,CA
Ascot Park·Gardena,CA
Campus Ave,9th St and 2nd Ave Streetscape -Upland,CA
Flagstaff BMX Park·Flagstaff,AZ
Lemon Creek Restoration·Walnut,CA
Los Angeles Mission College Arroyo -Sylmar,CA
Pierce College South Campus Improvements -Woodland Hills,CA
Pierce College South,East Parking Lot -Woodland Hills,CA
Plan Check Services,Rosedale Specific Plan -Azusa,CA
South Region High School #2 -Los Angeles,CA
Vista Hermosa Natural Park -Los Angeles,CA
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Section 4-Key Personnel
Jeff Hutchins,RLA,ASLA,Principal
PREVIOUS PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Trail Systems-Arroyo Nature Park,MRCA,South Pasadena
Habitat Restoration-Marsh Street Park,MRCA,Los Angeles
Park Specific Plans-Valley Park,Burbank
Equestrian Centers-SGMRC Equestrian Center,Location TBD
Skate Park Design-Santa Monica Skate Park,CA
Skate Park Design-Fontana Skate Park,CA
Lawton Skate Park,Indiana
Streetscape Design-Foothill Boulevard,Downtown Upland
Commercial Design-Mission College Arroyo,Sylmar
Caltrans Slopes,San Dimas,CA
Caltrans Foothill Blvd.Median Design,La Verne,CA
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Section 4-Key Personnel
Hong Joo Kim,RLA,ASLA,Principal
EDUCATION
Harvard University
Graduate School of Design
Master af Landscape
Architecture
University of Colorado
Denver,Colorado,Master of
Landscape Architecture
Kyungwon University,Seoul,
Korea,Bachelor of Engineering in
Landscape Architecture
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
California #S087
Idaho #16610
Oregon #615
ORGANIZATIONS
American Society of
Landscape Architects
American Planning Association
Asian American Architects and
Engineers
PERSONAL AWARD
Honor Award in Excellence in
the Study of Landscape
Architecture,American Society
of Landscape Architects
Hang Jaa Kim,a Senior Associate with ML +A is responsible for
project design an a wide range of projects fram secondary education
to mixed use developments and urban in(IlI.He brings aver 16 years
of experience in urban design and landscape architecture to the (Irm
with an intematianal approach integrating art,culture and technology
ta landscape design.Mr.Kim is committed to excellence in design,
environmental practices and improved livability.He is currently the
Project Manager for The Village in Santa Monica,Hollywood Park
Redevelapmen~site impravements at a Biotech Campus,and a
number ofprojects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008-Present Mia Lehrer +Associates,Principal
2007-2008 Urban Evolution Studio,Newport Beach,CA
2005-2007 RBF Consulting Inc ..Irvine,CA
2005 Hargreaves Associates,San Francisco,CA
2000-2003 Design Concepts,CLA,Boulder,CO
1998-2000 Wenk Associates Inc ..Denver,CO
1998 CIVITAS Inc ..Denver,CO
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
2009 Visiting Instructor,Design Charrette for
Descanso Garden,University of California at
Los Angeles
2007 Instructor,IRWD wetland mitigation facility and
visitor center,Design Studio,University of
California at Irvine
2003 Teaching Assistant,Martha Schwartz Design Stu
dio,Harvard University
1999-2002 Design Critique and Visiting Lecturer,
University of Colorado at Denver
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Hollywood Park Redevelopment,Inglewood,CA
The Village,Mixed Use Development,Santa Monica,CA
Biotech Campus,Thousand Oaks,CA
Mission College,Sylmar,CA
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Section 4 -Key Personnel
Hong Joo Kim,RLA,ASLA,Principal
San Pedro Waterfront and Streetscape,Los Angeles,CA
Central Regional Elementary School #21,Los Angeles,CA
Silver Lake Master Plan,Los Angeles,CA
UC Riverside Barn Complex Master Plan,-Riverside,CA
MGA Chatsworth,Chatsworth,CA
PROJECT EXPERIENCE WITH OTHER FIRMS
Aurora Sports Park,Aurora,CO
Biossom Plaza Mixed Use Development,Los Angeles,CA
Fossil Creek Park,Fort Collins,CO
Houston Downtown Park,Houston,TX
Martin Luther King Memorial Competition,Washington DC
Orange County Great Park Competition,Irvine,CA
Sand Creek T raii Head,Denver,CO
Thornton Sports Park,Thornton,CO
Tustin Legacy,T ust/n,CA
LECTURES
2009
2009
2008
"IFLA:Los Angeles River Revitalization Master P
Ian Case Study",Inchon,Korea
"IFLA:Metropolitan Park for the 21"Century:T
he Orange County Great Park",Inchon,Korea
"AS LA:Inside with LA Studio with Mia Lehrer +
Associates",Philadelphia,PA
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Section 5-Availability
Availability
Our firm establishes project schedules and deadlines that reflect our clients'needs.With a staff of over 20
full time professionals we are able to create flexible staffing and apply teams where needed.Every person at
our firm is skilled in many areas allowing them to perform many aspects of the project..
Availability for Mia Lehrer +Associates
Mia Lehrer Michelle Sullivan HongJoo Kim Jeff Hutchins
PresIdent Project Manager Project DesIgner TeclJl1Iwl Designer
DATA
COLLECTION &5%20%20%5%
SITE ANALYSIS
CONCEPTUAL 10%25%35%10%DESIGN
FINAL
CONCEPTUAL 5%25%25%5%
DESIGN
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RESOLUTION NO.2010-_
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES,AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.2009-40,THE BUDGET APPROPRIATON
FOR FY09-10,TO AMEND THE GENERAL FUND AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT FUND BUDGETS.
WHEREAS,on June 30,2009,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
adopted Resolution No.2009-40,approving the City's budget for FY09-10;and
WHEREAS,The City is desirous of creating conceptual designs for Lower Hesse Park
and Grandview Park;and
WHEREAS,at the November 17,2009 Council Meeting,City Council budgeted $50,000
to fund the development of conceptual designs for Lower Hesse Park and Grandview
Park;and
WHEREAS,on December 21,2009,City staff issued a request for proposals for the
conceptual designs of the two parks,received ten proposals,and has ranked Mia
Lehrer and Associates as the best qualified to perform the design service;and
WHEREAS,as it is customary with such contracts,Mia Lehrer and Associates requires
reimbursable expenses in addition to the firm's proposal of $49,750;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND,DETERMINE,AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
The following adjustments be made to the FY09-10 budget:
Increase the General Fund Budget as follows:
Transfers Out #101-6000-491-91-00 To CIP Fund
Increase the Capital Improvement Fund Budget as follows:
Transfers In #330-3033-391-10-00 From General Fund
Park Improv #330-3033-461-32-00 Professional Services
$4,000
$4,000
$4,000
PASSED,APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THE 20th DAY OF APRIL 2010.
Mayor
Attest:
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City Clerk
State of California )
County of Los Angeles )ss
City of Rancho Palos Verdes )
I,Carla Morreale,City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,hereby certify that the
above Resolution No.2010-_was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said
City Council at regular meeting thereof held on April 20,2010.
City Clerk
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 6th day of April 2010,by and
between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereinafter referred to as "CITY",and Mia Lehrer
&Associates.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
Professional Landscape Architecture Services
1.2 Description of Services
CONSULTANT shall perform Services described in CITY'S Request for
Qualifications (RFQ).
1.3 Schedule of Work
Upon receipt of written Notice to Proceed from the CITY,CONSULTANT
shall perform with due diligence the services requested by the CITY and agreed on by
CONSULTANT.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 contractors,or governmental agencies,or any other delays
beyond CONSULTANT'S control or without CONSULTANT'S fault.
ARTICLE 2
COMPENSATION
2.1 Fee
(a)CITY agrees to compensate CONSULTANT for services in accordance
with attached (Exhibit -A)proposal submitted to the City at the time services are required.
(b)CITY may request additional specified work under this agreement.All
such work must be authorized in writing by the Director of Public Works or hisl her
designee prior to commencement.
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2.2 Payment Address
All payments due CONSULTANT shall be paid to:
Mia Lehrer &Associates
3780 Wilshire blvd.,Suite 250
Los Angeles,CA 90010
2.3 Terms of Compensation
CONSULTANT will submit invoices monthly for the percentage of work
completed in the previous month.CITY agrees to pay all undisputed invoice amounts
within thirty (30)days of receipt of the 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 of 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
CITY may request in writing that CONSULTANT perform additional services
not covered by the specific Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement,and CONSULTANT
shall perform such services and will be paid for such additional services in accordance with
CONSULTANT'S Standard Schedule of Hourly Rates.
ARTICLE 3
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
3.1 Indemnification
CONSWL TANT will defend,indemnify and hold harmless CITY,its Boards
and its officers,employees and agents (collectively "CITY"),against any claim,loss or
liability that arises because of the sole or primary negligence or willful misconduct of
CONSULTANT,its agents,officers,directors or employees,in performing any of the
services under 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
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Liability Insurance,with minimum limits of One Million ($1,000,000.00)Dollars for each
occurrence and in the aggregate,combined single limit,against any personal injury,death,
loss or damage resulting from the wrongful or negligent acts by CONSULTANT.Said
policy or policies shall be issued by an insurer admitted to do business in the State of
California and rated in Best's Insurance Guide with a rating of A VII or better.
3.3 Professional Liability
CONSULTANT shall at all times during the term of this Agreement,carry,
maintain,and keep in full force and effect a policy or policies of professional liability
insurance with a minimum limit of one million ($1,000,000.00)dollars.Said policy or
policies shall be issued by an insurer admitted to do business in the State of California and
rated in Best's Insurance Guide with a rating of A VII or better.
3.4 Worker's Compensation
CONSULTANT agrees to maintain in force at all times during the
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 canceled by the insurance carrier without thirty-(30)day's prior written notice to
CITY.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 ofthis 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 and professional liability
policy or policies shall contain endorsements naming the CITY,its officers,agents and
employees as additional insured.
3.7 Primary Coverage
The insurance provided by CONSU LTANT 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.
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ARTICLE 4
TERMINATION
4.1 Termination of Agreement
(a)This Agreement may be terminated at any time,with or without cause,
by either party upon sixty-(60)day's prior written notice.Notice shall be deemed served
upon deposit in the United States Mail of a certified or registered letter,postage prepaid,
return receipt requested,addressed to the other party,or upon personal service of such
notice to the other party,at the address set forth in Article 6.12.
(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 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 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 Article
2.1.
ARTICLE 5
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
5.1 Ownership of Documents and Work Product
All plans,specifications,reports and other design documents prepared by
CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement are instruments of service,which shall be
deemed the property of the CITY.CITY acknowledges and agrees that all plans,
specifications,reports and other design documents prepared by CONSULTANT pursuant
to this Agreement shall be used exclusively on this Project and shall not be used for any
other work without the written consent of CONSULTANT.In the event CITY and
CONSULTANT permit the reuse or other use of the plans,specifications,reports or other
design documents,CITY shall require the party using them to indemnify and hold harmless
CITY and CONSULTANT regarding such reuse or other use,and CITY shall require the
party using them to eliminate any and all references to CONSULTANT from the plans,
specifications,reports and other design documents.If a document is prepared by
CONSULTANT on a computer,CONSULTANT shall prepare such document in a
Microsoft®Word format;in addition,CONSULTANT shall provide CITY with said document
both in a printed and electronic format.
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ARTICLE 6
GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1 Representation
A CITY representative shall be designated by the City Manager and a
CONSULTANT representative shall be designated by CONSULTANT as the primary
contact person for each party 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)and 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 landscape architectural services pursuant to this Agreement shall be
licensed as an Architect 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 or his/her designee of all proposed staff members who will perform such
services.CONSULTANT may associate with or employ associates or subconsultants in
the performance of its services under this Agreement,but at all times shall be responsible
for their services.
6.4 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 ofthe work
under this Agreement which is or may likely make CONSULTANT "financially interested"
(as provided in California Government Code Section 1090 and 87100)in any decisions
made by CITY on any matter in connection with which CONSULTANT has been retained
pursuant to this Agreement.
6.5 Legal Action
(a)Should either party to this Agreement bring legal action against the
other,the case shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in Los Angeles County,
California,and the party prevailing in such action shall be entitled to recover its costs of
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litigation,including reasonable attorneys'fee which shall be fixed by the judge hearing the
case and such fee shall be included in the judgment.
(b)Should any legal action about the 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.
6.6 Assignment
This Agreement shall not be assignable by either party without the prior
written consent of the other party.
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
for additional services shall not be unreasonably restricted by the CITY provided
CONSULTANT notifies the CITY in advance.
6.7 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.CONSULTANT expressly warrants not to,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,it being distinctly understood that CONSULTANT is,and
shall at all times remain to CITY,a wholly independent contractor and CONSULTANT's
obligations to CITY are solely such as are prescribed by this Agreement.
6.8 Hazardous Materials
Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement,CONSULTANT and its
subconsultants and/or contractors shall have no responsibility for the discovery,presence,
handling,removal or disposal of,or exposure of persons to hazardous materials in any
form at the site of the Project.
6.9 Titles
The titles used in this Agreement are for general reference only and are not
part of the Agreement.
6.10 Extent of Agreement
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This Agreement 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 only by a
subsequent written agreement signed by both parties.
6.11 Notices
All notices pertaining to this Agreement shall be in writing and addressed as
follows:
If to CONSULTANT:
Mia Lehrer Associates
3780 Wilshire blvd.,Suite 250
Los Angeles,CA 90010
IftoCITY~
fl1r.ron.Odtrl"C,Itt~~rJ/~r 12e.c.1-eA..f.v",.~PArU-
-Mr.Raymond I=IQllal:ld,Dir:eeter of Public 'o'\lorl"6:i ~.....1t Oe.'-<..cJNv-
City of Rancho Palos Verdes ,otA..!,{i Co vJat4.to
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes,~A 90275
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of
the date and year first above written.
BY'
April 6,2010Dated:-----'~:...::..:....;:"-'-==-=-.:.-----
Title
Dated :_---'-A...::.o;p;;,.:..r.:.:..il.=6.L..;,2=0=-1;:..;::0'--_CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
A Municipal Corporation
ATTEST:
BY:-------------
MAYOR
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
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CITY CLERK
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