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EXHIBIT
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
VCS ENVIRONMENTAL
[East Lake Specific Plan]
This Agreement for Professional Services (the "Agreement ") is made and entered into as
of October 14, 2014, by and between the City of Lake Elsinore, a municipal corporation ( "City ")
and VCS Environmental, Inc, a California corporation ( "Consultant ").
RECITALS
A. The City has determined that it requires the following professional services:
preparation Specific Plan documents, including an opportunities and constraints analysis and
technical studies (Phase 1) and East Lake Specific Plan Amendment and Environmental Impact
Report (Phase 2).
B. Consultant has submitted to City a proposal, dated August 25, 2014 and
amended October 6, 2014, attached hereto as Exhibit A ( "Consultant's Proposal ") and
incorporated herein, to provide professional services to City pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement.
C. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and
knowledge to perform the services described in this Agreement on the terms and conditions
described herein.
D. City desires to retain Consultant to perform the services as provided herein and
Consultant desires to provide such professional services as set forth in this Agreement.
AGREEMENT
1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall perform the services described as Phase 1
in Consultant's Proposal (Exhibit A). Consultant shall provide such services at the time, place,
and in the manner specified in Consultant's Proposal (Exhibit A), subject to the direction of the
City through its staff that it may provide from time to time.
2. Time of Performance.
a. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Agreement. The time for completion of the professional services to be performed by Consultant
is an essential condition of this Agreement. Consultant shall prosecute regularly and diligently
the professional services contemplated pursuant to this Agreement according to the agreed
upon performance schedule in Consultant's Proposal (Exhibit A).
b. Performance Schedule. Consultant shall commence the services
pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a written notice to proceed and shall perform the
Phase 1 services within the time period(s) established in the Consultant's Proposal (Exhibit A).
When requested by Consultant, extensions to the time period(s) specified may be approved in
writing by the City Manager.
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Agreement and shall continue until the Phase 1 services and related work are completed in
accordance with the Consultant's Proposal (Exhibit A). Upon completion of the Phase 1 work,
the City may extend the Term of this Agreement to engage Consultant to complete the Phase 2
work as described in the Consultant's Proposal. Such extension shall be in the form of a written
amendment submitted to and approved by the City Council,
3. Compensation. Compensation to be paid to Consultant shall be in accordance
with the fees set forth in Consultants' Proposal (Exhibit A), which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein; by reference. in no event shall Consultani's compensation for the Phase 1
work exceed Two Hundred Thirty -Three Thousand Four Hundred - f=orty dollars ($233,440)
without additional written authorization from the City. In the event the City elects to extend the
Term of this Agreement, compensation for the Phase 2 work shall be as set forth in Consultant's
Proposal. Notwithstanding any provision of Consultant's Proposal to the contrary, out of pocket
expenses set forth in Exhibit A shall be reimbursed at cost without an inflator or administrative
charge. Payment by City under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of defects, even if
such defects were known to the City at the time of payment.
4. Method of Payment. Contractor shall promptly submit billings to the City
describing the services and related work performed during the preceding month to the extent
that such Cervices and Yelafed ..,nrie ;;here r)nrfnrmnrJ f'.nnfrn�tnr'c bills shall be conronated by
project task, if applicable, such that the City receives a separate accounting for work done on
each individual task for which Contractor provides services. Contractor's bills shall include a
brief description of the services performed, the date the services were performed, the number of
hours spent and by whom, and a description of any reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay
Contractor no later than forty -five (45) days after receipt of the monthly invoice by City staff.
5. Reserved.
6. Suspension or Termination.
a. The City may at any time, for any reason, with or without cause, suspend
or terminate this Agreement, or any portion hereof, by serving upon the Consultant at least ten
(10) days prior written notice. Upon receipt of such notice, the Consultant shall immediately
cease all work under this Agreement, unless the notice provides otherwise. if the City suspends
or terminates a portion of this Agreement such suspension or termination shall not make void or
invalidate the remainder of this Agreement.
b. In the event this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this Section, the
City shall pay to Consultant the actual value of the work performed up to the time of termination,
provided that the work performed is of value to the City. Upon termination of the Agreement
pursuant to this Section, the Consultant will submit an invoice to the City, pursuant to Section
entitled "Method of Payment" herein.
7. Ownership of Documents. All plans, studies, documents and other writings
prepared by and for Consultant, its officers, employees and agents and subcontractors in the
course of implementing this Agreement, except working notepad internal documents, shall
become the property of the City upon payment to Consultant for such work, and the City shall
have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion without further compensation to
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Consultant or to any other party. Consultant shall, at Consultant's expense, provide such
reports, plans, studies, documents and other writings to City upon written request. City
acknowledges that any use of such materials in a manner beyond the intended purpose as set
forth herein shall be at the sole risk of the City. City further agrees to defend, indemnify and
hold harmless Consultant, its officers, officials, agents, employees and volunteers from any
claims, demands, actions, losses, damages, injuries, and liability, direct or indirect (including
any and all costs and expenses in connection therein), arising out of the City's use of such
materials in a manner beyond the intended purpose as set forth herein.
a. Licensing of Intellectual Property. This Agreement creates a
nonexclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and
all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies,
drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium
of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise
recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant
under this Agreement ( "Documents & Data "). Consultant shall require that all subcontractors
agree in writing that City is granted a nonexclusive and perpetual license for any Documents &
Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants
that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes
no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were prepared by
design professionals other than Consultant or provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not
be limited in any way in its use of the Documents & Data at any time, provided that any such
use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City's sole risk.
b. Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures,
drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other
Documents & Data either created by or provided to Consultant in connection with the
performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Consultant. Such materials shall
not, without the prior written consent of City, be used by Consultant for any purposes other than
the performance of the services under this Agreement. Nor shall such materials be disclosed to
any person or entity not connected with the performance of the services under this Agreement.
Nothing furnished to Consultant which is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known,
or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not
use City's name or insignia, photographs relating to project for which Consultant's services are
rendered, or any publicity pertaining to the Consultant's services under this Agreement in any
magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium
without the prior written consent of City.
8. Consultant's Books and Records.
a. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices,
vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to charges
for services, or expenditures and disbursements charged to City for a minimum period of three
(3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant
to this Agreement.
b. Consultant shall maintain all documents and records which demonstrate
performance under this Agreement for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer
period required by law, from the date of termination or completion of this Agreement.
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C. Any records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this
Agreement shall be made available for inspection or audit, at any time during regular business
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representative of these officers. Copies of such documents shall be provided to the City for
inspection at t:;ity Hall when it is practical to do so. Otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually
agreed upon, the records shall be available at Consultant's address indicated for receipt of
notices in this Aareement.
d. Where City has reason to believe that such records or documents may be
lost or discarded due to dissolution, disbandment or termination of Consultant's business, City
may, by written request by any of the above -named officers, require that custody of the records'
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De given w tie City and that he records and documents be raintained In City Hal!. Access to
such records and documents shall be granted to any party authorized by Consultant,
Consultant's representatives, or Consultant's successor -in- interest.
9. Independent Contractor. It is understood that Consultant, in the performance of
the work and services agreed to be performed, shall act as and be an independent contractor
and shall not act as an agent or employee of the City.
10. PERS Eligibility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee,
agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement
System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PFRS as an employee of the City Cr,nsiiltant
shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and /or
employer contributions for PERS benefits of behalf oil Con sultant or its employees, agents, or
subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions,
which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Notwithstanding any other federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and
regulations to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors
providing service under this Anreement Shall not qualify for or hPrnme entitled to and harahy
agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City,
including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to
any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and /or employee contributions for
PERS benefits.
11. Interests of Consultant. Consultant (including principals, associates and
professional employees) covenants and represents that it does not now have any investment or
interest in real property and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in the area covered
by this Agreement or any other source of income, interest in real property or investment which
would be affected in any manner or degree by the performance of Consultant's services
hereunder. Consultant further covenants and represents that in the performance of its duties
hereunder no person having any such interest shall perform any services under this Agreement.
Consultant is not a designated employee within the meaning of the Political Reform Act
because Consultant:
a. will conduct research and arrive at conclusions with respect to his /her
rendition of information, advice, recommendation or counsel independent of the control and
direction of the City or of any City official, other than normal agreement monitoring; and
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b. possesses no authority with respect to any City decision beyond rendition
of information, advice, recommendation or counsel. (FPPC Reg. 18700(a)(2).)
12. Professional Ability of Consultant. City has relied upon the professional training
and ability of Consultant to perform the services hereunder as a material inducement to enter
into this Agreement. Consultant shall therefore provide properly skilled professional and
technical personnel to perform all services under this Agreement. All work performed by
Consultant under this Agreement shall be in accordance with applicable legal requirements and
shall meet the standard of quality ordinarily to be expected of competent professionals in
Consultant's field of expertise.
13. Compliance with Laws. Consultant shall use the standard of care in its
profession to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and
regulations.
14. Licenses. Consultant represents and warrants to City that it has the licenses,
permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature which are legally required
of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant represents and warrants to City that
Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect or obtain at all times during the
term of this Agreement, any licenses, permits, insurance and approvals which are legally
required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant shall maintain a City of Lake
Elsinore business license.
15. Indemnity. Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City and
its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all losses,
liability, claims, suits, actions, damages, and causes of action arising out of any personal injury,
bodily injury, loss of life, or damage to property, or any violation of any federal, state, or
municipal law or ordinance, to the extent caused, in whole or in part, by the willful misconduct or
negligent acts or omissions of Consultant or its employees, subcontractors, or agents, by acts
for which they could be held strictly liable, or by the quality or character of their work. The
foregoing obligation of Consultant shall not apply when (1) the injury, loss of life, damage to
property, or violation of law arises from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City or its
officers, employees, agents, or volunteers and (2) the actions of Consultant or its employees,
subcontractor, or agents have contributed in no part to the injury, loss of life, damage to
property, or violation of law. It is understood that the duty of Consultant to indemnify and hold
harmless includes the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California Civil Code.
Acceptance by City of insurance certificates and endorsements required under this Agreement
does not relieve Consultant from liability under this indemnification and hold harmless clause.
This indemnification and hold harmless clause shall apply to any damages or claims for
damages whether or not such insurance policies shall have been determined to apply. By
execution of this Agreement, Consultant acknowledges and agrees to the provisions of this
Section and that it is a material element of consideration.
16. Insurance Requirements.
a. Insurance. Consultant, at Consultant's own cost and expense, shall
procure and maintain, for the duration of the contract, unless modified by the City's Risk
Manager, the following insurance policies.
i. Workers' Compensation Coverage. Consultant shall maintain
Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for his /her
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employees in accordance with the laws of the State of California. In addition, Consultant
shall require each subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance
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for all of the subcontractor's employees. Any notice of cancellation or non - renewal of all
Workers' Compensation policies must be received by the City at least thirty (30) days
prior to such change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against
City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work
performed by Consultant for City, In the event that Consultant is exempt from Worker's
Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for his /her employees in
accordance with the laws of the State of California, Consultant shall submit to the City a
Certificate of Exemption from Workers Compensation Insurance in a form approved by
the City Attorney.
ii. General Liability Coveraqe. Consultant shall maintain commercial
general liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per
occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury_ and property damage. If a commercial
general liability insurance form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used,
either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed
under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required
occurrence limit. Required commercial general liability coverage shall be at least as
broad as Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability occurrence form CG
0001 (ed. 11/88) or Insurance Services Office form number GL 0002 (ed. 1/73) covering
comprehensive General Liability and lnsu'rance Services Office ,orm i:iam.Or GL v^ev�
covering Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability. No endorsement may be
attached limiting the coverage.
iii. Automobile Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain
automobile liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities
of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with the work to be performed under this
Agreement, including coverage for owned, hired and non -owned vehicles, in an amount
of not locc thon one million dollarc ($1 non nom Comb 1; nor) gIc 1;
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occurrence. Automobile liability coverage must be at least as broad as Insurance
Services Office Automobile Liability form CA 0001 (ed. 12/90) Code 1 ( "any auto "). No
endorsement may be attached limiting the coverage.
iv. Professional Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain
professional errors and omissions liability insurance appropriate for Consultant's
profession for protection against claims alleging negligent acts, errors or omissions
which may arise from Consultant's services under this Agreement, whether such
services are provided by the Consultant or by its employees, subcontractors, or sub
consultants. The amount of this insurance shall not be less than one million dollars
($1,000,000) on a claims -made annual aggregate basis, or a combined single limit per
occurrence basis.
b. Endorsements. Each general liability and automobile liability insurance
policy shall be with insurers possessing a Best's rating of no less than A:VII and shall be
endorsed with the following specific language:
i. The City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees,
agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insured with respect to liability
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arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the Consultant, including materials,
parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations.
ii. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects the
City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers.
Any insurance maintained by the City, including any self- insured retention the City may
have, shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not contribute with it.
iii. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as
though a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of
liability of the insuring company.
iv. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the City, its
elected or appointed officers, officials, employees or agents.
V. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall
not affect coverage provided to the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials,
employees, agents or volunteers.
vi. The insurance provided by this Policy shall not be suspended,
voided, canceled, or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days written
notice has been received by the City.
C. Deductibles and Self- Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self- insured
retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. At the City's option, Consultant shall
demonstrate financial capability for payment of such deductibles or self- insured retentions.
d. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of
insurance with original endorsements to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required
herein. Certificates of such insurance shall be filed with the City on or before commencement of
performance of this Agreement. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with the
City at all times during the term of this Agreement.
17. Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing
and either served personally or sent prepaid, first class mail. Any such notice shall be
addressed to the other party at the address set forth below. Notice shall be deemed
communicated within 48 hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this section.
If to City: City of Lake Elsinore
Attn: City Manager
130 South Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
With a copy to: City of Lake Elsinore
Attn: City Clerk
130 South Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
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If to Consultant: VCS Environmental
Attn: Julie Vandermost
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San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
18. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive
statement of Agreement between the City and Consultant. All prior written and oral
communications, including correspondence, drafts, memoranda, and representations, are
superseded in total by this Agreement.
19. Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written
u.tuGurriGntexecuted by both Consultant and City and approved as to r1u1-1-"� u--y - itr_U _ vi•y >emuttv- I- F-Ie-y-
.
20. Assignment and Subcontracting. The parties recognize that a substantial
inducement to City for entering into this Agreement is the professional reputation, experience
and competence of Consultant and the subcontractors listed in Exhibit B. Consultant shall be
fully responsible to City for all acts or omissions of any subcontractors. Assignments of any or
all rights, duties or obligations of the Consultant under this Agreement will be permitted only with
the express consent of the City. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the work to be
performed under this agreement except as provided in Exhibit B without the written
authorization of the City. If City consents to such subcontract, Consultant shall be fully
responsible to City for all acts or omissions of those subcontractors. Nothing in this Agreement
-shall create any contractual relatin— n-ghip between Cit% and any siihrnntrar-.tnr nnr shall if create
any obligation on the part of the City to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to any
such subcontractor other titan as otherwise is required by law.
21. Waiver. Waiver of a breach or default under this Agreement shall not constitute
a continuing waiver of a subsequent breach of the same or any other provision under this
Agreement.
99. Sevembility if anv term nr nnrtion of this AnrPPmPnt is hPlrl to hP invaliri illanal
or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this
Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
23. Controlling Law Venue. This Agreement and all matters relating to it shall be
governed by the laws of the State of California and any action brought relating to this
Agreement shall be held exclusively in a state court in the County of Riverside,
24. Litigation Expenses and Attorneys' Fees. if either party to this Agreement
commences any legal action against the other party arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing
party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable litigation expenses, including court costs, expert
witness fees, discovery expenses, and attorneys' fees.
25. Mediation. The parties agree to make a good faith attempt to resolve any
disputes arising out of this Agreement through mediation prior to commencing litigation. The
parties shall mutually agree upon the mediator and share the costs of mediation equally. If the
parties are unable to agree upon a mediator, the dispute shall be submitted to JAMS or its
successor in interest. JAMS shall provide the parties with the names of five qualified mediators.
Each party shall have the option to strike two of the five mediators selected by JAMS and
thereafter the mediator remaining shall hear the dispute. If the dispute remains unresolved after
mediation, either party may commence litigation.
26. Execution. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of
which shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall become binding upon the parties
when at least one copy hereof shall have been signed by both parties hereto. In approving this
Agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.
27. Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to
conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each party warrants
that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to
make this Agreement and to bind each respective party. The City Manager is authorized to
enter into an amendment or otherwise take action on behalf of the City to make the following
modifications to the Agreement: (a) a name change; (b) grant extensions of time; (c) non -
monetary changes in the scope of services; and /or (d) suspend or terminate the Agreement.
28. Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed
nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for
Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid
nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working
solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other
consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For
breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without
liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term
of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any
present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
29. Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal
opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or
applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry,
sex or age. Such non - discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to
initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff
or termination.
30. Prevailinq Wages. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor
Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title
8, Section 16000, et seq., ( "Prevailing Wage Laws "), which require the payment of prevailing
wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance"
projects. Consultant agrees to fully comply with all applicable federal and state labor laws
(including, without limitation, if applicable, the Prevailing Wage Laws). It is agreed by the parties
that, in connection with the Work or Services provided pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant
shall bear all risks of payment or non - payment of prevailing wages under California law, and
Consultant hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold the City, and its officials, officers,
employees, agents, and volunteers, free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of
any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. The foregoing indemnity
shall survive termination of this Agreement.
31. Execution. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of
which shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall become binding upon the parties
when at least one copy hereof shall have been signed by both parties hereto. In approving this
Agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on
the date first written above.
"CITY"
CITY r Ur ..E EL�.� ORE, a municipal
corporation
"CONSULTANT"
VCS Environmental, Inc.
By: Julie Vandermost
(Grant _Yates,_ City I"anager___ Its: President
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FODM:
City Attorney
Attachments: Exhibit C _ fond rltant'c !?rnnne -pl
Exhibit B — List of Subcontractors
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EXHIBIT A
CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL
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East Lake Specific Plan, City of Lake Elsinore
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City of Lake Elsinore
Planning Division
130 S. Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Attn, Richard J, MacHott
Planning Manager
PREPARED BY
VCS ENVIRONMENTAL
30900 Rancho ncho Viejo Road, Suite 100
San ,luan Capistrano, CA 92675
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E„ 949.489,0309
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VCS Environmental
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August 25, 2014
Richard J. MacHott
Planning Manager
City of Lake Elsinore
Planning Division
130 S. Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Subject: East Lake Specific Plan — Preparation of a Specific Plan Amendment & Environmental
Impact Report
Dear Mr. MacHott:
It is with great enthusiasm that Vandermost Consulting Services, Inc., doing business as VCS
Environmental (VCS), presents our proposal to the City of Lake Elsinore (City) to prepare a Specific Plan
Amendment (SPA) to the East Lake Specific Plan (ELSP) and associated Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) collectively referred to as the "Project ". VCS understands well the importance of this Project to the
City; the large group of stakeholders; and the challenges including environmental constraints, multiple
levels of jurisdictional authorities involved, and complex history associated with the Back Basin. For this
reason, we have assembled a team of senior level professionals who have extensive experience working
in the Back Basin and who have built and maintained strong relationships with City staff and regulatory
staff operating in Riverside County. Our goal will be certification of an EIR in support of a SPA that
promotes an economically vibrant, attractive community with a mix of uses that meets biological
resource protection requirements and provides flood management.
The VCS Team has been involved in the planning of numerous master planned projects over the last 30
years including the preparation of Specific Plans related to communities such as Towngate and Moreno
Valley Ranch in Moreno Valley, Dove Canyon and Foothill Ranch in Orange County, and Rosedale
(Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan) in the City of Azusa. Our team members have been responsible for the
planning and /or preparation of almost twenty different Specific Plan documents or major Specific Plan
Amendments including the Park View Specific Plan in Upland - a mixed use project consisting of 100,000
SF of commercial /office and 450 mixed residential units. We have also been significantly involved in the
Specific Plan (SP) and SPA documents for various projects including Countryside SP, Esperanza SP, Grand
Park SP, The Avenue SPA and Rich Haven Mixed Use SPA. Additionally, the VCS Team has prepared CEQA
documents for various schools, transportation projects, municipal projects and residential
developments. VCS has also been providing community outreach services since the company was
founded, including running a 75/25% winning election in the City of Azusa for the Monrovia Nursery
Specific Plan. We have provided various outreach services to transportation agencies, cities, water
districts and private developers. Examples of our work can be found below in the Qualifications section.
VCS has also been working in the Lake Elsinore Back Basin since 2003 on the Summerly project. VCS's
work on Summerly has entailed project management, permitting, strategy and interagency coordination
with the City, the Elsinore Valley Water District (EVWD), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), United
States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), United States Fish & Wildlife Service (USFW), California
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Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and the
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RC A) for compliance with the Western
Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation plan (MSHCP), Specific details of this work are also
provided in the Qualifir:atiVnw section.
Our senior- management tearn will be lei by Julia Vandermost, who has been working in the Lake
Elsinore Back Basin for over a decade and was instrumental in obtaining regulatory approvals for various
lar)C110WOer` Julie will aU as Principal Io Criarg e and overall Project Mianager. Peter Carlson will be our
CFQA "Yearn Leader and "ferry Galloway will be the Specific Plan Amendment team leader. Julie will be
re5no r'sit Sic Frei inanagi'- g Z 1l. r'�,.Nt'utit; of tho 'cQ n:.:s.t, .i ..;l;e... hu,. - -ver 18 Yea'srs of e xperie" "Cn n- groin
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large CE QA and regulatory contracts with private developers and public agencies in her role as VCS
President, including contracts with the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG), Murriet
Valley Unified School District (MVUSD) and City of Ontario, The VCS Team includes various support staff
and technical subconsultants as described below.
VCS will provide the lead role in strategic planning, preparation and oversight of Project documents and
process, program management, scheduling, status /progress reports, requests for field visits (as-needed),
community outreach, interface /coordination with city staff, quality control, peer review of technical
studies to ensure they are sufficient, and completion of deliverables. VCS will also provide biological
technical report /MSHCP analysis and oversight of subconsultants that will provide other necessary
technical studies and reports in support of the Project. Our proposed subeonsultant team includes Duke
CRM (cultural and paleontological resources), Aj£ Tech (noise impact analysis), iLanco (air quality, health
risk assessment and greenhouse gas impact analysis), i__. , Engineers (traffic impact analysis), `v IVIC
(engineering and hydrology /drainage study), LGC (geotechnicalsseismic study), and Group Delta for
(Hazards and Hazardous Materials).
Meeting and exceeding your expectations requires a commitrnent not only at a professional level, but a
personal one.. The VCS Team carries that commitment with pride. We make ourselves available beyond
normal working hours and work tirelessly to ensure that your project goals and schedules will be reset.
Our ability and desire is to lead you through the environmental and regulatory processes as quickly and
cast effectively as possible and to meet the requirements as described this RFP.
We appreciate the opportunity to present this proposal, and look forward to dernonstratirig how our
team of professionals can provide the services irnportant to the City and the Project, Should you have
any questions, please do not hesitate to contact rte at (949) 499-2700 (extension 203),
jvandermost Ca)vcsenvirorirnerital.corn, or by fax at (949) 4€ 9 -0309.
Sincerely,
.lobe Vanderrnost
President
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ExecutiveSummary .........................................................................................................
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Consultant's Qualifications .............................................................................................
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TeamOverview ...........................................................................................................
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EastLake Specific Plan Area ........................................................................................
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Specific Plans and CEQA Documents ..........................................................................
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Entitlement.................................................................................................................
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Scopeof Services ............................................................................................................
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ProjectUnderstanding ...............................................................................................
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EastLake Specific Plan Revision .................................................................................
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Approachand Methodology ..................................................................................
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MajorTasks and Deliverable ..................................................................................
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California Environmental Quality Act Scope of Work ................................................
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Approachand Methodology ..................................................................................
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MajorTasks and Deliverables ................................................................................
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Schedule.....................................................................................................................
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Information, Data and /or Assistance required of City Staff ......................................
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Conflictof interest ..........................................................................................................
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References....................................................................................................................
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MillCreek Wetlands ...............................................................................................
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SANBAG On -Call Environmental Services ...............................................................
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MVUSD On -Call Environmental Services ................................................................
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SUMMERLY, Lake Elsinore, CA ...............................................................................
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APPENDIX
Appendix A: Resumes
ENCLOSURE
Cost Proposal
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The VCS Team proposed for the Project has extensive experience working in the Back Basin and has built
and maintained strong relationships with City staff and regulatory staff operating in Riverside County, In
addition vne have over ZU years of experience with Specific Plans, Specific Plan Amendments and CEQA
compliance including production and management ofBRs.
VCS is uniquely qualified to complete this work and we have provided an aggressive schedule in order to
meet the Oh/m desired completion dote of August 2015. Our goal will be certification of an 8K in
support of SPA that promotes an economically vibrant, attractive community with e mix of uses that
meets biological resource protection requirements and provides flood management.
The following list shows an overview of our proposed scope of work and identifies with an asterisk (*)
those tasks that were included in addition to those listed in the RFPao we see necessary. In order to
further streamline our tasks and budget, we propose that Project budgeting and scheduling be divided
into two phases as described in detail in our cost proposal.
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Specific Plan
SP3
Meeting Attendance
SP4
Final Specific Plan*
EIR2
Prepare Technical Studies
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Biological Survey and MSHCP
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Noise Impact
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Air Quality, Health Risk Assessment and GHGs
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Traffic Impact Analysis
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Engineering and Hydrology / Drainage Study
EIR3
Prepare Administrative Draft and Draft Environmental Impact Report
EIR4
Prepare Administrative Final EIR and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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C ONSULTANT'S QUALIFICATI
Teary Overview
Jr,lfe will hip rosponSilsle f or rr�anaging all aspects of the contract and protect, including strategy
concerning the Back Basin. Julie has over 13 years of experience managing large CEQA and regulatory
contracts with private developers and public agencies and extensive experience working in the ELSP
area. Peter Carlson has over 20 years of experience with CEQA compliance, creation of specific plans and
project entitlement it-, his role as slice President of VCS and working for the cities of Newport Beach and
Laguna Miguel, Peter Carlson will be in charge of CEQA docurnent preparation. Terry Galloway, President
of the Galloway Group, will be responsible for production of the SPA. merry has over 30 years of
experience with the 41C atrll of specific plans and uai %onllabci ra tur with V C ✓ on severar e projects in the
past 10 years, including the Monrovia Nursery development in Glendora, California and an infill
neighborhood design called the Groves in Upland, California. Per the RE`P; a table is provided below
showing approximate percentage of the VCS Team's contribution to the Project. Resumes are provided
in Appendix A.
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Peter Carlson Lead Project Manager (CEQA) 1.5 percent
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Terry Galloway Lead Project Manager (SPA) 15 percent
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Technical Subconsultants Technical 5tudre s _ 10 percent
East Lake Specific Plan Area
VCS has extensive experience working in the Back Basin since 2003. Julie Vandermost represented John
Laing Homes when it purchased the Summerly project. Julie developed the strategy to amend the
existing Lake Elsinore Lake Management Plan (LMP) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ALOE) Section 404
Permit to include the Summerly project rather than seek a new Corps Individual Permit. The original
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Levee Project was required to preserve the historic San Jacinto River and create a 356 acres wetlands
complex. In 2003 the wetlands were not receiving sufficient water and the Corps was threatening to
issue Notices o[ Violation tn the oo'pe,nm|tteos.
In 2004 the western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (K4SHCP) was being
finalized. The planners had mapped the Traverse Soils Series and areas of smooth tarolant in the Back
Basin as target conservation areas. Theme soils and plants were scattered all over the Back Basin,
rendering it useless for development. VCS led e team of City officials, including the former City Manager
and Planning Director and representatives of John Laing Honles in meetings with Riverside County, U.S.
Fish &VVi(d(|fe Service and California Department ofFish &Game to revise the mapping in the Back
Basin. In u series of meetings, it was determined that the Back Basin was not targeted as a wildlife
movement corridor area or other type of valuable habitat. The agencies simply wanted to reach to m
target number ofacres preserved in the Back Basin mapping unit. The negotiated target acreage was
ultimately identified as77Oacres.
The 155 acre parcel was meant to beap|acehoWex The thought was that all future development in the
Back Basin would be required to preserve some amount of open space, appropriate flood. storage area,
and contribute to the fair share costa of supplying Water to the 356 acne wetlands. The Specific Plan
Amendment will allow the City tospread the required acreage across the site by creating policies on
open space hm meet the target acreage. |n order to pay for fair share costs nf supplying water for the
wetlands, as well as other shared infrastructure, we recommend that an infrastructure financing plan be
prepared for the Back Basin as part of the Specific Plan Amendment and CE[»A document to allow fair
share costs tobe paid by those benefitdoQ. VCS |a prepared to include a financing plan subconsu1taotun
our team and/or work with the City staff, committees and/or City's consultant to prepare a plan. We
be/ievethatthisimakeye|cnnentoftheSpedMcP|anAnoendment.
Our history in the Back Basin coupled with our Specific Plan, CEQA and community outreach experience
make VCS Environmental uniquely qualified to successfully complete the services required for the East
Lake Specific Plan.
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Specific Plans and CEQA Docurnents
in addition to our extensive work we have done in the Back Basin VCS b uniquely nlialified to assist the
City with the SPA and accompanying CE[A document. VCS Team K4ember Terry Galloway and Principal
members of TGG have been involved in the planning of numerous master planned projects civer the Iasi,
30 years including the preparation of Specific Plans related to communities such oxTownQmte and
Moreno Valley Ranch in Moreno Valley and Dove Canyon and FuuthU| Ranch in Orange County. After
forming TGG, the firm hos been responsible for 4-he planning and/or prepa,atimn of almost twenty
different Specific Plan documents or major Specific Plan Amendments including the Park View Specific
Plan in Upland - a mixed use project consisting of 100\000 SF of comm arcieyofMoe and 450 mixed
residential units. In recent yea/s, TG6 has focused on the former dairy land's in the Ontario region
assisting a consortium of developers and land ovxnmm as part of the Ontario General Man Update (The
Ontario Plan) and hos prepared severo| -speciHc p|anaIto ays ennotioaUy plan and develop what, is known
as The New Model Colony. TGG has been significantly involved it) the Specific Plan and SPA documents
including Countryside SP, Esperanza SP, Grand Park SP, The Avenue SPA and Rich Haven Mixed Use SPA.
VCS has prepared C[[A d ocurnents tor various schools, transportation projects, municipal projects and
residential deve|oprn:nts. A6dhiood!x Y3 has been providing—� community outreach services since the
company was founded including running a winning election in the City of Azusa for the
Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan. We have provided various outreach services to transportation agencies,
cities, water districts and private developers. A brief list of examples of our completed and/or currant
CEQA work are provided in the table below and. detailed, project descriptions are included in the section
on References.
in addition to our work in the Back Basin and with [EQA,VC8 has extensive experience entitling large
development projects. This work allows uoto understand the entire workings ofa project from initiation
to completion. Examples include the following:
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
Project Understanding
The Lake Elsinore Back Basin is a unique place for several reasons:
1. The Lake Management Plan Permit requires that projects mitigate for lost storage volume up to
30,525 cfs between elevations of 1,240 to 1,263.3 feet.
2. Many small ownerships exist in the Back Basin, making it highly parcelized. Based on the Lake
Management Plan Permit, small owners cannot achieve a large enough footprint in most cases
to allow development to occur. As a result, the SPA should identify a way to consolidate
ownerships to allow development while meeting the storage volume requirements and avoiding
a taking of development rights.
3. The Back Basin has an "open space infrastructure" need to fulfill the 770 -acre requirement of
the RCA.
4. Lake Elsinore "Dream Extreme" sports exist side by side with residential development, requiring
unique and thoughtful ways to buffer one from the other while embracing the attributes of
both.
5. Circulation is a key component to the ultimate development of the area.
6. Compliance with MS4 will also be a key component for future development.
7. Water supply to the 356 -acre wetlands in perpetuity is required by the amended LMP Permit
and all development in the Back Basin should pay its fair share of these costs as well as costs for
backbone infrastructure.
8. There are several landowners currently proposing large developments in the Back Basin. These
areas will be important components of this SPA.
East Lake Specific Plan Revision
Approach and Methodology
The VCS Team's approach and methodology is identified below. Our various team members will
participate in creating the deliverables based on their area of expertise under the leadership of Julie
Vandermost. Based on the list above, we recommend the following approach to verify the community
vision, prepare the Specific Plan Amendment that will elaborate on that vision, and prepare the CEQA
document that will provide technical analysis of the SPA.
Major Tasks and Deliverable
Task SP1: Draft Reconnaissance Analysis: Issues, Opportunities /Constraints and Assumptions
The VCS Team will initiate the Reconnaissance Analysis with a workshop with City Staff to gather
information, set objectives and refine the Scope of Work accordingly. This process will include
identifying the key stakeholders and creating an outreach approach for community visioning.
The VCS Team will inventory and gather existing documents to become a part of the Reconnaissance
Analysis. We will request an initial list of documents that are at the City's disposal. These documents
include, but are not limited to existing development entitlements and new development proposals.
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While the VCS Team is very familiar with biological constraints, flood constraints, and Back Basin
conservation documentation, we will work with staff to ensure we Have the latest information. All
+..'V, +.. +L.., CI CD ..ill be anal1.7or1 to o�tahiich tF1P flYlnnrYlinitl_s anti rnnCtralnTS neE:(ieC]
Issues pertaining to he LLJI area Ytll y. -�-.� - (ter-- •- `^••• -•"-
_� development ._i_._�„,..,. s. t,, o-L.., .,,d Ci \7!'C will prepare an
to help guide the proposed land use and development criteria O the proposed C rC d� prepare u•
opportunity and constrains exhibit to summarize the issues pertaining to potential development in the
ELSP area, The VCS Team. will prepare a draft Reconnaissance Analysis summary document for review
and comment and meet with the City to review comments. The Team will then prepare a Final
Reconnaissance Analysis report.
Deliverables:
® Prepare Opportunity and Constraints exhibit that graphically summarizes all issues onto one
exhibit
• Draft Reconnaissance Analysis Report
• Final Reconnaissance Analysis Report
Task SP2a, Project Visioning
The VCS Team will prepare a consolidated outreach plan, which is expected to include meetings with key
stakeholders, including Back Basin landowners, and a public workshop to solicit visioning feedback from
interested community members. We recommend that this effort also include presentations to local civic
and business organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary.
With participation from the City, the VCS Team will formulate a process on how to establish the Specific
Plan objectives. Once initial stakeholder meetings are completed, the team will prepare up to three (3)
alternative land use plans, approach exhibits and any additional graphics needed to express established
Specific Plan objectives. Per the client's direction, the Team will finalize the preferred land use approach
to be used as a base for the Draft Specific Plan Amendment.
Deliverables:
® Three (3) Specific Plan Land Use Alternatives presented as land use bubble diagrams with up to
three (3) additional image boards per alternative. These image boards are intended to help
express the intent of each alternative.
Task SP2b: Draft Specific Plan Amendment Preparation for City Department Review
The VCS Team will prepare draft specific plan amendment text in coordination with the lead consultant
and project team. The draft specific plan amendment will contain the components described below:
a. Executive Summary
The Executive Summary includes an overview of the proposed project, specific plan purpose
and intent, and specific plan contents. This section includes a description of the site location,
the land use plan, and a project summary.
b. Introduction
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The Introduction serves to acquaint the reader with the project, the project setting, and the
goals and objectives of the specific plan as follows:
• Project location.
• Specific plan purpose and intent.
• Specific plan goals and objectives.
• Description of the relationship of the specific plan to the City's General Plan and
Zoning.
• Discussion of land use approvals established with the specific plan.
• Guiding planning principles.
• Description of specific plan components.
c. Existing Conditions
This section provides a discussion of the history of the project site, information on the
physical characteristics of the project site, description of existing property ownerships,
existing utilities and infrastructure, surrounding land use, and physical constraints. The
following information is described and illustrated in this section based on information
provided from City documents and information and exhibits prepared by the lead consultant
and the project engineer.
■ Existing General Plan land use designations.
■ Existing zoning.
■ Existing site improvements.
■ Existing and proposed land use surrounding the project site.
■ Topographic conditions.
■ Existing access and circulation.
■ Existing easements.
■ Utilities in the general vicinity available to serve the project site.
■ Description of any natural and manmade site constraints.
d. Land Use
The Land Use section provides a description of the proposed land use and development plan
based on exhibits and statistical summary generated during the visioning process and will
address the following elements.
• Locations and acreages assigned to each land use
• Access and circulation plan to serve the proposed project
• Descriptions of special open space /conservation /recreation areas
• Descriptions of unifying specific plan elements providing pedestrian and /or
bicycle connectivity within the project and between the project site and
adjacent public pedestrian and bike trails
e. Infrastructure and Public Facilities
Based on information and exhibits prepared by the project engineer, this section describes
the following elements for the project.
■ On -site circulation and access
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■ Roadway sections
® Grading concept
® Water facilities
® ';e%n/er cervices
® Drainage facilities
■ Water quality
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f. development Regulations
This section establishes the standards and requirements for development of all land uses within
the specific plan area. Where development regulations differ from the City's Zoning Code, or
are in addition to the provisions of the Zoning Code, new regulations will be provided. This
section v011 address the following elements,
® Pnrmiffarl and rnnrlitinnalIv permitted uses
■ General site development criteria
Development standards governing site planning
Development standards for each land use
n Conservation Areas
■ Parking
® Lighting
® Landscaping
Signage
■ Green and sustainable land use regulations if applicable,
g. Design Guidelines
This section establishes the overall aesthetic vision of the Specific Plan area and provides
specific criteria to create the architectural character to guide architecture and landscape
architecture for the private development of each land use.
■ Community Design Concept
■ Neighborhood Design Guidelines
■ Architectural Design Concept
Architectural Styles
® Architectural Colors and Materials
■ Landscape Design Concept
■ Streetscape Design Guidelines
■ Lighting
h. implementation
Other actions and approvals related to implementation of the specific plan, including site plan
review of individual development projects within the specific plan, subdivision review process,
methods of project financing, CEQA requirements, and maintenance responsibilities. This
section also establishes the policies for administration of the specific plan.
■ General Provisions
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■ Project development Applications
■ Specific Plan Amendments & Modifications
■ Maintenance
■ Financing
■ Phasing
i. Consistency with General Plan
This section provides a detailed description of the City's General Plan polices, and compliance of
the specific plan with the policies of the General Plan.
Deliverables:
• Administrative Draft Specific Plan (10 bound copies, 1 reproducible original, in both PDF and MS
Word format on a CD).
• Draft Specific Plan (15 bound copies, 1 reproducible original, in both PDF and MS Word format
on a CD).
Task SP3: Meeting Attendance
The VCS Team will participate in up to ten (10) stakeholder meetings /workshops /hearings. Five (5) of
these meetings will be during the early stages of the Specific Plan preparation and five will be follow -up
meetings.
Deliverables:
• 10 meetings and meeting preparation (5 scoping and 5 follow up)
• Graphics and handouts for public meetings
Task SP4: Final Specific Plan
Once the Initial Draft Specific Plan Amendment is submitted to the City for review and comments,
changes required to finalize the Specific Plan will be prepared.
Deliverables:
Final Specific Plan Amendment.
California Environmental Quality Act Scope of Work
Approach and Methodology
VCS will prepare the CEQA documents in compliance with applicable federal, state and local standards.
The successful management of every project requires the ability to understand both the technical details
and nuances, while simultaneously keeping sight of the big picture in order to reach the finish line. This
is especially true when navigating the CEQA process. That is why VCS will hold three fundamental
objectives for this Project:
1. Produce environmental documents that are both thorough and understandable by the public
and decision - makers, ensuring the documents contain all necessary information for streamlining
future development and permitting within the ESLP. We will not just copy and paste information
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from the technical subconsultants; we will explain it. We want all interested parties to
understand the project and potential issues because the primary purpose of a CEQA document
is disclosure.
2. Produce environmental d CcUlieits that are legally d efensible bec ause '1f . an opponent is to
challenge a project, the environmental document is always the subject of litigation. This requires
having a full understanding of the statutory implications and guidelines, and of the processing
and administrative actions needed to reach project completion and obtain approvals.
3. Navigate the CEQA process in a proficient, expedient, and cost effective manner. Achieving this
not only allow,- us to fulfill the essence of CEQA, out also reaffiri�is our position as impartial
CEQA practitioners and environmental professionals.
VCS will provide the strategy for the project to comply with CEQA and applicable jurisdictional
requirements using the most streamlined process and documents possible. The VCS Team has extensive
experience assessing changes in projects against original CEQA and planning documents. Our
understanding of the fundamentals and the intricacies of C; QA allows us to utilize previous assessments
to the fullest extent possible and as approved by the City. VCS has prepared numerous technical
analyses, revalidations, and CEQA addenda, including preparation of additional technical information
and /or studies against baseline documents.
Major Tasks and Deliverables
Trask €'9641: Prepare Initial Study and Notice of Preparation
VCS's approach to the CEQA document is based on the preparation of a comprehensive project
description. By working with the City, we will identify issues to be resolved early in the process, ensure
that technical reports cover all of the project activities, and prepare a comprehensive document that
anticipates agency and public commontc Thic is cianifirant hnrauca nnct tarhniral �turiv reviSldns are
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very costly and time consuming. In addition, critical gaps in analysis can result in recirculation and /or
future addendums, affecting cost and schedule. Once the City has approved the project description, VCS
will move forward with the Initial Study (IS).
Although the City has determined that an EIR will be required, we have included preparation of an IS in
this scope of work as a tool to scope the analysis included in the EIR. The IS will identify the specific
issues within each environmental topic area identified in the City's approved environmental checklist
and indicate the area(s) where potentially significant impacts may occur as a result of implementation of
the proposed project, utilizing available information (planning documents, technical documents,
technical studies, etc.). Although the IS will ultimately determine the environmental topic areas that
require further evaluation in the Draft EIR, VCS has made assumptions regarding each environmental
topic under Task EIR2, based on our understanding of the Project Description and RFP.
A Draft IS prepared by VCS will be submitted to the City for review. Once completed and finalized, VCS
will prepare the NOP. The NOP will be distributed via certified mail (return receipt) to all recipients
included on a master distribution list established in consultation with City staff. The recipients will
include all responsible and trustee agencies as well as interested organizations and individuals as
determined by the City.
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Deliverables:
• Administrative Draft IS and NOP
• Public Draft IS and NOP
• Distribution of document and proof of delivery
Task E1R2: Technical Studies
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The EIR will evaluate the project's potential impacts under state and City CEQA guidelines in the
following areas: aesthetics, agriculture and forestry resources, air quality, biological resources, cultural
resources, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials,
hydrology /water quality, land use and planning, mineral resources, noise, population and housing,
public services, transportation and traffic, and utilities and service systems. Specific environmental topic
areas will require the production and /or peer review of technical studies by technical specialists in order
to adequately evaluate project - related impacts. The environmental topic areas that are anticipated to
require production of a technical study by the VCS Team include (1) biological resources; (2) cultural and
paleontological resources; (3) air quality and greenhouse gas emissions; (4) geology and soils; (5)
hazards and hazardous materials; (6) hydrology /water quality, (7) noise and (8) transportation and
traffic. VCS has made the following assumptions and anticipates the following for each environmental
topic based on our current understanding of the project description.
Aesthetics: VCS will analyze the visual change to the scenic qualities of the Elsinore Valley caused by the
SPA. Potential impacts from the project will be evaluated for new sources of light and glare created by
the project and for impacts to views of the Elsinore Mountains and of Lake Elsinore from within the
Elsinore Valley and from Interstate 15.
Agriculture and Forestry Resources: VCS will analyze potential impacts to agriculture and forestry
resources from the SPA. VCS anticipates no impacts from the proposed project based on the ELSP and
the absence of current or historical agricultural land uses.
Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions: An air quality, health risk assessment and
greenhouse gas impact analysis will be prepared. A reconnaissance analysis will be performed of issues,
opportunities /constraints, and assumptions to identify air quality constraints in developing future land
uses within the project area (i.e., areas where potential future sensitive receptors may be sited near
potential future sources of air emissions). The VCS Team will then prepare a programmatic level air
quality, . health impacts assessment, localized ambient air impact determination and GHG impact
analyses in support of the EIR. Report elements will include information request and data compilation,
regional impact determination. Construction impacts will be addressed qualitatively as it would be
speculative to quantify construction - related emissions on a programmatic level. Operational air quality
and GHG emissions will be addressed on a programmatic level as well. However, emissions will be
estimated using CAPCOA's CaIEEMod software and will be based on general land -use acreage identified
in the updated SP.
Biological Resources: A biological technical report /MSHCP analysis will be prepared by VCS, which will
include the results of a field reconnaissance and data base search. The report will include an analysis of
the SPA's impacts and proposed mitigation, vegetation maps and biological compendium. The
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information presented in the report will include an analysis of jurisdictional resources held by various
regulatory authorities as well as analysis of impacts to the MSHCP.
Cultural and Paleontological Resources: A Cultural and Paleontoloeical Resources Analysis will be
prepared that will include .. research, Native American consultation, field survey and report iii suppor4 t Of
the EIR.
G d Soils: n 't• S t1,� rl Cn 1, ca d within 100-y ear £1 I
69eV11'/gy and JU113: H Jlgnilil.alll portion of l.11e CLJf plea IS IVl.ateU y1/Illlill a 1VV -�CQI Iloo plaid.
Approximately 770 acres referred to as the "Back Basin" will be set aside for permanent open
space /conservation. The VCS Team will perform a geotechnical /seismic study that will include a
reconnaissance level geotechnical field mapping and review of readily available published geological,
geotechnical and seismic maps and any provided geotechnical technical reports pertinent to the site.
The purpose of the report will be to provide a summary of overall general geotechnical aril seismic
conditions. These primarily include anticipated soil conditions, expansive soils, soil settlement,
collapsible soils, regional faults, liquefaction and dynamic settlement potential. No subsurface
geotechnical exploration and /or laboratory testing will be performed at this time.
Hazards and Hazardous materials: The VCS Team will perform Phase I ESAs for the designated project
Site in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Practice for
Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process, Designation E 1527-
13. This version of the ASTM standard complies with the Federal All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) rule (40
CFR Part 312 — Standards and Practices fnr All Appropriate inquiries). The Phase 1 ESA will be managed
by an Environmental Professional in general accordance with the AAI rule and the ASTM 1527 -13
requirements. Components of ASTM Standard E2247 -08 for site assessments of rural
property /forestiand will also be considered as they apply to the subject site and include reconnaissance
of the properties without individual property owner interviews and inspections within buildings. The ESA
report will provide a discussion of any identified recognized environmental conditions (RECs) and also
areas of concern.
Hydrology and Water Quality: A Hydrology /Drainage Study will be prepare that will include research
and base map preparation, land use plan support as well as a concept grading study, hydrology study,
water and sewer study, circulation plan, water quality management plan and phasing plan.
Land Use and Planning: The VCS Team will evaluate the potential land use impacts anticipated to occur
in the future resulting from the approval of the proposed SPA. The compatibility of the proposed land
uses with the land uses in the adopted GP will be evaluated as well as the compatibility with adjacent
and nearby land uses. In addition, the analysis presented in this section of the EIR will include an
assessment of the consistency of the proposed project with the goals and objectives of the ELSP as well
as with the relevant policies articulated in the GP and other relevant long -range plans and programs
adopted by the City and other agencies that affect or are affected by the SPA.
Noise Impact Analysis: A noise impact analysis will be prepared in support of the EIR. The VCS Team will
review the existing planning environmental /documents, Project setting, aerials and plans to become
familiar with current conditions, noise information, vibration information and locations of noise -
sensitive receptors within and in the vicinity of the Project area. The analysis will include a Project site
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visit and monitoring of existing background noise levels throughout the ELSP area to quantify the
existing ambient noise conditions at and in the Project vicinity. The Team will develop Noise and
Vibration Development Standards based on the analysis and City Standards and provide a technical
report in support of the EIR.
Population and Housing: VCS will evaluate the effect of the proposed project on housing and population
projections developed by the City and the Western Riverside Council of Governments as reflected in the
current Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). Relevant policies of the City's Housing Element
will be reviewed and the effect of those policies on the proposed project will be evaluated.
Public Services: VCS will analyze potential impacts to public services resources and facilities, including
police protection, and fire protection, schools, parks and other services that may be provided to the
project. Current service levels provided by the responsible agencies /departments within the City will be
documented and the potential effect of the changes in land use associated with proposed residential
development will be evaluated utilizing criteria provided by each of the public service providers.
Recreation: VCS will review established recreation policies and objectives in the City ELSP and GP to
analyze how the project might affect recreational services.
Transportation and Traffic: A traffic impact analysis will be prepared that will include Project
Mobilization, Data Collection and Research, Traffic Modeling Support, Trip Generation Support, Project
Evaluation and Mitigation Analysis, Street Segment Analysis, Caltrans Facilities Analysis, and Preparation
of the Traffic Impact Study.
Utilities and Service Systems: VCS will evaluate project - related demands for service by utility systems,
including sewer facilities, water facilities, landfill facilities and related public utilities. The analysis will
identify the existing utility facilities and systems and the service levels currently available to the project
site from the individual utility providers. Analysis will be based on information provided to VCS by the
City's civil engineer.
Fiscal Impact Analysis: VCS is prepared to include a financing plan subconsultant on our team and /or
work with the City staff, committees and /or City's consultant to prepare a plan. Although this work is
not a requirement, we believe that this is a key element of the Specific Plan Amendment. At this time
we have not scoped in our own Fiscal Impact Analysis because we would first like to review what the
City has already completed.
Mandatory Findings of Significance: VCS will evaluate all four areas of the Mandatory Findings of
Significance based on results of the technical analysis and technical studies.
Deliverables:
• Air quality, health risk assessment and greenhouse gas impact analysis
• Biological technical report /MSHCP analysis
• Cultural and paleontological resources
• Geotechnical /seismic study
• Hazards and hazardous materials study (Study not listed in the RFP)
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Preparation of a Specific Plan Amendment
Preparation, of an Environmental Impact Report
® Engineering and hydrology /drainage study
9 Noise Impact Analysis
Traffi ct analysis
® 1ldllll, IIIIpa�.L analysis
® Fiscal impact Analysis (Study not listed in the iti-i- — Costs not ir]uuuru ua r uan livvi.aru :✓c vNuvlrNl/
Task EIR3: Prepare Administrative Draft and Public Draft Environmental Impact Report
The most significant task to be undertaken as part of the proposed work program is that of preparing
the Draft EIR for which the Administrative Draft EIR is the precursor. An Administrative Draft EIR will be
submitted to the City for review and comment prior to release of the Draft EIR.
Although the scope of the Draft EIR will be confirmed by City's Planning Division staff, comments
received on the NOP, and during the public scoping meeting, this proposal assumes that the Draft EIR
will address all of the Cit,, /'t CFQA Environmental Checklist issues based on a preliminary review of the
proposed project. Based on the City's comments, VCS will revise the document and submit a second
revised Administrative Draft EIR for City staff review and comment. Based on the City's second round of
comments, the Se% ?id Administrative Draft FIR will be fi nallZa d an d serve as the Public Draft FIR., which
will include an Executive Summary.
All comments on the information and analysis contained in the first and second Administrative Draft
EIRs made by City staff durini; their review will be forwarded to VCS for incorporation into the Final
Administrative Draft EIR, which will serve as the Public Draft EIR. The City will review the document to
ensure that the information contained within it is adequate and complete before the Public Draft EIR is
printed and distributed. VCS will then distribute the Public Draft EIR with the Notice of Completion
(NOC) and Notice of Availability (NOA) for a 45 -day public review and comment period. The document
will be mailed via certified mail (return receipt) to the State Clearinghouse and the entities identified on
the master distribution list that also received the NOP.
Deliverables:
• Administrative Draft EIR
• Public Draft EIR
• Executive Summary of Draft EIR
® Proof of delivery and Notice of Completion
Task EIR4: Prepare Administrative Final EIR and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
At the end of the State - mandated 45 -day public review period, all comments received by the City from
local, State and other responsible agencies and interested parties will be forwarded to VCS. Each
comment will be addressed in writing. An appendix to the Public Draft EIR will be prepared that includes
a listing of each agency /individual commenting on the Public Draft EIR, the correspondence received
from the commentator, and the responses prepared for each relevant comment. The draft response to
comments will be submitted to City staff for review and comments. Upon completion, VCS will provide
the responses to public comments appendix (i.e., Draft Final EIR) to the City. As required by Section
21092.5 of CEQA, responses will also be distributed to public agency commenters by certified mail at
least 10 days prior to final City Council action.
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VCS will prepare the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the proposed project.
This document will be presented to the City and will identify each mitigation measure to be carried out if
the project is implemented, the entity that will be responsible for implementing the mitigation
measure(s), and the timing of each measure.
Deliverables:
• Response to comments
• Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan
Task EIRS: Prepare and Distribute Final EIR
The Final EIR will consist of the response to comments appendix and all necessary testimony and
minutes of the public hearings. If necessary, the Final EIR will include "redline /strikeout" revisions that
reflect changes resulting from comments received during the public review and comment period.
Deliverables:
• Final EIR with intro, response to comments, copies of comment letters, errata, changes from
Draft EIR and MMRP
Task EIRE: Findings
If the EIR identifies a significant unavoidable impact, VCS will prepare Findings of Fact and Statement of
Overriding Consideration. A draft Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Consideration will be
submitted to the City for review prior to presentation to the Planning Commission and City Council for
approval.
Once the Project is approved and the EIR certified, VCS will file the Notice of Determination (NOD) with
the State Clearinghouse to begin the 30 -day statute of limitations period.
Deliverables:
• Draft Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Consideration (If necessary)
• Final Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Consideration (if necessary)
• File the Notice of Determination (Task not identified in the RFP)
Task EIR7: Meeting Attendance
VCS will attend 1 scoping meeting, 4 public hearings, 1 kick off meeting, and up to 10 meetings with City
staff. Peter Carlson will attend each of the meetings and be responsible for making all presentations
and responding to questions raised during the aforementioned meetings and /or hearings as directed by
City staff. These meetings will be held to coordinate on deliverables, troubleshoot potential issues, and
respond to City comments /requests.
Deliverables:
• 1 scoping meeting and 4 public hearings and meeting preparation
• 1 kick off meeting and up to 10 meetings with City staff and meeting preparation.
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Task 8: Project Management, Community Outreach & Government Relations
Project management is an integral part of the planning process. As a result, this task will involve
Coordination of all work to be undertaken `lo prepare t11e Gin. in order to ensure that work associated
with the preparation of the EIR is progressing in accordance with the schedule, VCS will be responsible
for overall project management, including coordination with City staff, applicant, project technical
consultants, and / 1 ^r public agencies a n interest in the nr,rn..nr..ncnui nr,. �ia..r..t ... 5peClfir -Ili , this task will
accommodate accommodate meetings with project team members, City Staff, and /or responsible agencies. The
remainder of this task encompasses day -to -day project management and coordination necessary to
complete the environmental analysis. Peter Carlson will strategize the work efforts of the individual
technical consultants that heir k dd thUe ilde tithed Lalff d the
teCrlrllCdl CJnSI,IlL�l1l.J to ensure tnct6 their auuttYSseS u�c issues iucinuicu uy �„��y $�aii ai�u in u�c
Notice of Preparation (NOP) comments. In addition, the entire work effort will be conducted pursuant
to the city of nrNpge environmental ,review process, AS a result, elute Coordination with the -1tv'c
project manager will be necessary.
The location of the project site within an established residential community has the potential to create
substantial public interest in the proposed project, Therefore, VCS will lead a comrnu, ity relations effort
to meet with and explain the proposal to interested neighbors. This effort will include hosting several
informal community "coffee" meetings either in neighbor homes or community meeting rooms and
responding to neighbor inquires. in addition, VCS will coordinate with the City to brief elected and
appointed officials who will participate in the decision -riia King process. V%$'S COilliiiii nity outreach
effort will be led by Peter Carlson and Julie Vandermost.
In summary, this task will include:
• Coordination with the City and the technical consultants to ensure that the plans and studies
prepared for the project adequately address issues and meet all CEQA requirements;
• Consultation and coordination with the City's Planning Departrent arid airier relevant
Department staff and /or responsible agencies as determined necessary to address the
environmental review process and environmental issues;
C- 1111tattinn 3nr! rnnrrlinntinn %AJith thf, PIP tnrhniral rnnc,ilfantc to ansura that the to rhnirgl
studies under the supervision of VCS adequately address the relevant issues and the approved
scope or work and that the studies are proceeding in accordance with the schedule; and
Deliverables:
a Project management, coordination and consultation.
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technical requirements and code sections feedback for the Specific Plan Amendment. While the VCS
Tearn will prepare these documents, we will int erview staff to ensure that we have a comprehensive
approach in light of existing information. Staff will also review and approve all of the documents
produced by the VCS Tean'-, As a first- older of -business, +,he VICS. Team, if selected, will reQuest M
meeting with staff to focus our efforts, identify the best approach and required documents with a goal
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of reducing project costs while not sacrificing quality or comprehensive clocut nent preparation with a
robust outreach component.
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significantly enhance our ability to build consensus around the Back Basin Plan and Specific Plan
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Amendment and dn not represent a conflict ofinterest.
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The table below provides a list of references for which VCS has provided similar work. Additional
information about specific projects related to these references as well as letters ofrecommendation
are also provided |n this section.
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City of Lake Elsinore
Last Lake Specific Plan mp
Mill Creek Wetlands
Preparation of a Specific Plan ^rn*^uma^
Preparation of an Environmental irnpact Report
Po�fect Oxe�rviewm
The Cucamonga C/eekVVateohed Regional 'Almter �ua|by Pru��t /K8|U �reekVV+danda is a 52-ecre
natural wetland system that provides water quality, recreation, and habitat restoration benefits, located
inLhePradoBosin.Theprojectistheresuhofamu|i|-aQencypa/tnershipvv}ththe'Corps,Utyof0rtmriu,
City of Chino, San Bernardino County Parks, Orange County Water District, arid the Inland Enop1/e
Utilities Agency utilizing Corps land and City of Ontario grant funds along with private developer funds to
create a $25 million facility. VCS was instrumental in project design and obtaining project approvals from
the Corns and the [ityof Ontario. The proieciwas given the Outstanding Public Sector Civil Engineering
Project Award by the 4marican Society of Civil Engineers in June 2014.
EovhoomnentaVC5QA/NfPA
* Preparation of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Mitigated Negative Declaration
Is Preparation ofNational Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Assessment
Regulatory, Permitting, Monitoring, Biology
* Jurisdictional Delineation and Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan
* California Rapid Assessment Methodology (CRAM)
* Section 4O4 Nationwide Permit with VSACE
* Section 4U1 Water [Wa|ityCe�i�cntion with Regional VVaterQuality Control Board
w Seudon1G025treonobed Alteration Agreement with California Department of Fish and Wildlife
* V.S. Fish and Wildlife Set-vice Section 7Consultation
* CDFG Section I08O.1 for threatened and endangered species
* Construction monitoring
a Migratory Bird Treaty Act Surveys
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Least Bell's vi/eosurveys
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Burrowing owl surveys
Community and Governmental Relations
VCS led the multi-agency coordination among State and
Federal agencies, including the cities of Ontario and
| Chino, County of San Bernardino Parks Department
Orange County Water District, the Inland Empire Utilities.
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East Lake Specific Plan RFP
SAWBAG on-Call Environmental Services
Preparation of a Specific Plan Amendment
iration of an Environmental Impact Report
Project Overview
VCS is the sole on-call environmental firm for SAN8A8,
providing environmental services including preparation of
CEQA/NEPA documents and pee, review of CEQA/NEPA
documents including technical studies. VCS provides strategic
planning and oversees jurisdictional resource field
delineations and reports, as well as preparing biological
reports, regulatory permit applications, CRAM assessments,
and E(R compliance documents.
Environmental Oversight &Mawugemrn
In the preparation and review of environmental documents for SAN8AG, VC3's focus is to ensure
compliance with [altoan4 FHVVA, and FTA policies and guidelines to minimize delays in the agency
review and approval process and provide strategic advocacy on SAN8AG'sbeha([ In addition, VCS
regularly interacts with regulatory agencies on behalf of SANBAG in support of their ongoing projects. To
further support project efforts, VCS team members regularly attend Project Development Team (PDT)
meetings, and coordinate extensively with project consultants.
VCS has provided environmental project management, prepared documents and regulatory permits
and/or conducted peer reviews for numerous additional SA08A6 projects in the course of our
environmental on-call contract, including, but not limited to the following projects:
* Colton Crossing
0 |'1S/1-21S"Devnre"Interchange
* |-21SHOV Gap Closure
* Newport Avenue bridge reconstruction
0 Palm Avenue Grade Separation
a Hunt's Lane Grade Separation
0 |'21S Washington Interchange
* Measure | Regulatory Inventory
0 SANB4G Depot 5HPOApproval
0 |-10 Cherry and Citrus ECRCompliance
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City of Lake. Ekinore
East Lake Specific Plan RFP
MVUSD On-Call Environmental Services
P,,Famunnu/a Specific Plan Amendment
Preparation of an Environmental impact Repoft
VCS provides on-call environmental services to the K8urheta
Valley Unified School District (K4VUGC) for its projects,
including [EC)A ond strateQic ndvice related to spec!es and
regulatory waters issues. VCS oversees all technical
consultants, conducts public scoping meetings, community
outreach, end presentations to the K0VUS0 Board of
'Trustees. Projects include,
Environmental Oversight mudA&onu0errieo
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ligh School: Murrieta Mesa High School
(MMHS) is a 275,000 square foot high school on 62 acres serving 2,400 students. VCS was MVUSD's lead
consultant for negotiating with the City of Murrieta, preparation and implementation of the regulatory
pe/nmits W/ iuopacts to a jurisdictional drainage, community outreach with the adjacent :cs!dcndoll
neighborhoods, and worked closely with KKC for preparation of the EIR. MMHS was approved and VCS is
currently monitoring the mitigation site, which it also designed.
Vista Mvrheta High School (/MHS)ha25O/)V0 square foot high school on
SQ acres serving 3,500 students, which was part of Specific Plan prepared by the City of K8urheta.
MVU5D and the City of xAurrieta were co-Lead Agencies and prepared a joint E!R for Vu4HS and the
Specific Men. VC15 designed and implemented the mitigation program fnr impacts to the Ouino
Checkeopo1 Butterfly (()CB) and drainages. All of kxVUSD's mitigation requirements have been
successfully satisfied and signed off by the regulatory agencies tinder the direction of VCS.
Mails and McElhipny Camj�us: The, Mails arid McElhinny [ampmba250,000 square foot campus
servic-lb Kinder arten�����ad..e students, on 52ncrels. VCS vas MVUSD's| ad consultant
for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report. Additionally, the Campus is located in OC8 and
coastal California gnatcatcher (CGN) critical habitat, within the Western Riverside MSHCP, and contains
numerous jurisdictional drainages. VCS developed a strategy to avoid impacts to jurisdiction in order to
avoid a Section 7 consultation with the USFWS, regulatory permits, and a protracted negotiation on the
k46HCP. This strategy saved the District a substantial amount of development costs, but more
importantly allowed MVUSD to begin construction on tirne to meet the opening date for students, which
would not have been possible without this strategy.
VCS prepared an Initial Study1Nkiguted Negative Declaration
(IS/MND) for the conversion ofKAVQSD"o existing diesel bus fleet to a compressed natural gas fueling
facility atthe District office. VCS provided project management developed acomprehensive project
description, coordinated with sub-consultants arid oversaw all technical Studies and reports, identified
and detailed mitigation measures as port of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The
|S/MNQ was certified and the project was approved on November 8,2012.
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East Lake Specific Plan RFP _ . ..............._._..._ Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report
SUMMERLY, Lake Elsinore, CA
Project Overview
Summerly is a 706 -acre master planned golf community in the Lake Elsinore Back Basin. The
development consists of approximately 1,955 residential units, 40 acres of roads, and 329 acres of open
space including an 18 -hole golf course. The Lake Elsinore Back Basin is subject to U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers Section 404 jurisdiction to elevation 546 and California Department of Fish and Game Section
1600 to elevation 566 because it is a historic lake bed and ....._ ..
continues to store water in the 100 year flood event. VCS LOCATION: take Elsinore, California
assisted the development team in identifying a strategy to PROPONENT: McMillin Summerly, LLC
ensure regulatory permitting to meet price and schedule, CONTACT: ton Mitchel
which included working with the City of Lake Elsinore and 619 - 794-1252
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water" District to amend a CONTRACt: $280,000
START DATE: 2002
temporary 404 Permit to allow development in the Lake j S START 2002
Plcinnrp R;4rk Ai-qin_
.Strategic Planning
• Recommended modifications to an existing multi -party 404
permit, previously considered to be out of compliance due to
the required mitigation measures having not been fully
implemented.
o Successfully managed the process by which developer was
added as a co- permittee with the City of lake Elsinore and
Elsinore Valley Water District.
o Negotiated new mitigation measures with the U,S. Army Corps
of Engineers and California Department Fish and Game to allow
use of the existing 404 permit and issuance of a new Section
1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement.
o Assisted the City and developer with Western Riverside County
Multiple Species Habitat Plan participation and negotiations
with the County and USFWS.
o Assisted the developer and the City in identifying mitigation
acreage to satisfy 404, 1602, and MSHCP.
Environmental Services
• Secured amended Section 404 permit and CDFG Section 1602.
• Prepared the Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan for over
100 acres of new habitat.
• Managed rare plant, endangered species, and burrowing owl
surveys.
• Continuing to conduct five year mitigation monitoring and
reporting.
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Murrieta, CA 92,562
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Fax 951.30,1. 1536
www.murriew,k 12.ca.u3
Our IM A ssi () a 1
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to think, to learn,
to ac'hieue, to core,
Board of R dticatiort
Robill Crist
Kenneth C. Di(+scm
Nai'll F. Diffley III
Kt•is Thotnanian
M'Irt# Wray
July 21" 2010
RE: LETTERCIFRECOMMENDATION
To Whom It May Concern;
The p,411rr'eta
(alley Unified School District (MVUSD) teas ren-d on the
services of Peter Carlson, Beth Martinez, Dr. Ced Williams-Dodd and the
Vandermost Consulting Service, Inc. (VCS) staff for close to tot', years.
We trusL VCS to Sul-Ve all 01, t1he envirounflentall, -issues we face during the
planning and construction of our school sites and appreciate how VCS works
to meet project schedules and budgets. This includes obtaining permits
(Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Arm y Corps of Engineers, and Regional
Water Quality Control' Board), propa ring C EQA documents, handling MSHCT
compliance, performing due diligence on our land purchases, monitoring
mitigation sites, and briefing the Board of Education and concerned
residonM
It seems that all of our school sites have multiple challenges. One ill
particular, Vista Murrieta High School, was very challenging because we had
Qttino Checkerspot butterflies on the site, Mr. Carlson represented the
district in the negotiations with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and
Department of Fish and Game, which included the Assessment District 161
Habitat Conservation Plan (II(T), a multi-party plan with the U.S. Fish &
Wildlife Service, and various public agencies and private sector participants
for le
,derally listed threatened and enclangered species. AD 161 was the
precursor to the Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation
Plan.
VCS was illStrl.1111011tai ill the approve! and C011SURICUOD of eight school sites,
which included two high schools, two middle schools, and four elementary
schools. Mr. Carlson prepares and/or oversees the CLQA documents for all
of our new school facilities. The challenge to be faced was martaging
nii.siv --in(] dealing with tho c nin-an ity i'.ques
often associated with school sites, especially high schools.
We highly recommend VCS. VCS has helped us tremendously on our
projects and is a great asset. Please do not hesitate to call with any
questions, You can reach me at 951-696-1.600 ext. 1180 or through email at
bo 1, i e n @-i umateta - kI 2. ca. u s.
Sincerely,
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William C. Mien
Assistant Superintendent, Facilities/Operational Services
Murrieta Valley Unified School District
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Vandennost Consulting Services, file. (VCS) provides on-call environmental services to
the San Bernardino Association of Governments (SANBAG). VCS staff is very
innovative and proactive in dotennining ways that keep projects moving forward and that
are in the best interest of our agency. We are very pleased with their work and highly
recommend thern.
VCS acts as SANBAGs environmental staft, attending Project Development Team
meetings with our partner agencies, including Caltrans. VCS peer reviews all of the
environmental documents and technical studies prepared by other SANBAG consultants
prior to being submitted to the lead agency. SAN13AG has also tasked VCS with
preparing environmental documents for submittal to Caltrans. Finally, VCS is preparing
U.S, Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and California
Department of Fish and Game master regulatory permits that will include our New
Measure I Valley projects.
We particularly appreciate VCSs approach to advocacy and troubleshooting on behalf of
our projects. VCS meets project schedules and is sensitive to project budget constraints.
Since hiring VCS, the quality of our environmental documents has improved, which
facilitates our review with Caltrans. Based on this, we have asked VCS to act as the
environmental project manager for our highest priority projects, the Devore Interchange
and Colton Crossing.
'lease feel free to contactnie with any questions at 909-889-8611, ext. 176.
Sincerely,,,
Garry Cohoe
Director of Project Delivery
SANBAG
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B.A, Sociology, minor in
Criminal Justine: California
State University, Fullerton
1987
VCS, PRESIDENTSIrNCE 3996
PROFESSIONAL Ac iviLlEs
Orange County Women's
Transportation Seminar Board
of Directors/ Diversity Chair
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American Public Works
AsScCiatinn
Association of Environmental
Professionals
Association of State Wetlands
Managers
WSEnvironmental
Julie. Vandermost is president of VCS Environmental (VCS), a full service environmental
firon headquartered in Sami Juan Capistrano, California spf 6,1117ing iii CFQA and NEPA
doc 'anent preparation as wolf as program rnana- ernent civersinllt and review services acid
environmental regulatory strategic planning and permitting related to Wafers of the LJ.S.
and State including wetlands, endangered species and water duality.
1-15/1-215 DEVORE INTERCHANGE, SAN BAG, DEvciar, CA -- The 1-1.5 /1 -215 Devore Interchange
i,, one of the Sari Bernardino Associated Governments' (SANBAG) orioritu crrojects arid
had an irni- novable.schedule for funding. The project included the addition 0, truck by-
pass Panes as well as the re- construction of Cajon Boulevard (Route 66). SANBAG asked
Julie to project Manage the environmental tasks for this project to ensure the schedule
was met. In addition to managing, the cornpieti0n of the C[`QA /NEPA (IOCUI lent, VCS was
asked to assist Caltraris'in securing; regulatory permits. The project impacts over SO
drainages, over 20 acres of San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat habitat, and Route 66, a cultural
resource. Julie has been instrunnental in advising the project tearn on avoidance measures
as well as project permitting strategy in order to advance the project.
SHEA /BAKER RANCH, LAKE ForiEsr, CA— The Shea /Baker Ranch project will be developed as a
residential community. Julie has worked on this project since its inception and has been
instrumental in guiding the strategy for Borrego Channel stabilization and regulatory
permitting. Shea /Baker and the County of Orange have worked together to permit Alton
Parkway, which runs through the project site. Permits include a USAC:E Section 404
Hermit, USF=WS Section 7, RWQCB Section 401 Water Quality Certification, and CDFW
Section 1602 Streannbed Alteration Agreement. VCS is currently conducting biological
monitoring and permit compliance for the project
SUMMERLY, MCMILLiN COMPANIES, LLC., LAKE ELSINORE, CA - Surnmerly by McMillin
Companies, LLC, is a rniaster planned golf community in Lake Elsinore for which VCS
provided strategic environmental planning and regulatory permitting services. Julie led
negotiations with the City of Lake Elsinore and Elsinore. Valley Municipal Water District
resulting in the agencies agreeing t0 the use of an existing multi- party' Section 404 Permit,
which was previously deemed to be out of compliance, and amend it to add the developer
as a co- permittee. The alternative, initiating a new individual pernnit, would have required
a multi -year effort with significant impacts to the schedule. Permitting was completed in
2007, and irriplernentation of the VCS prepared Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring
Program is near the end of its second year.
LAND VERITAS MITIGATION BANKS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA °- Julie leads the technical Learn for
the Land Veritas Mitigation Banks, which includes three sites with over 4,500 acres of
mitigation in Southern California valued at over $50 million. Julie works closely with the
Mitigation Ranking; Internal Review Team, consisting of the USAGE; USEPA, CDFW &
several RWQCBs. VCS secured the Ian dveritas mitigation ban k.c(,)M URL and produced the
Word Press website. VCS has prepared fact Sheets on the banks, created a specialized
business card that brands the banks, and provides outreach services to all potential bank
users, from pubic agencies to private firms across Southern California.
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JULIE VANDERMOST
President VCS Environmental
ROSEDALE PROJECT, AzuSA, CA— Julie lead the outreach efforts for a 1,250 home master
planned community in the City of Azusa. The project had previously been defeated by a
vote of the residents. Julie devised a plan to reach out to neighbors, local business groups,
and public officials to create consensus around the plan. Julie organized educational
events with local neighbors and homeowners associations, oversaw an informational
hotline, secured speakers for City Council hearings and manned project information
booths at community events. When a small group in the City forced a second referendum
after a 4:1 vote of the Council, Julie lead the campaign efforts and the project was
approved with a vote of 75% in favor of the Plan.
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY COMMUNITY OUTREACH, ORANGE COUNTY, CA —
Julie successfully organized several OCTA Leadership Breakfasts with elected officials and
grass tops leaders. In addition, she assisted Alice Rogan and Tami Warren with the
organization and execution of the 1998 Fast Forward to the Future Exposition, which
featured 25 booths, exposition, VIP luncheon, and workshop series.
MILL CREEK WETLANDS RECREATION AND RESTORATION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT, CITY OF CHINO,
CA — The Mill Creek Wetlands, a 52 -acre recreational and habitat restoration project
located in the Prado Basin, provides the introductory key project addressing the USACE
integration of the Prado Basin as a Master Planned update. This multi- agency partnership
with the USACE provides recreational amenities, habitat restoration, as well as water
quality benefits. VCS provided the strategic planning, program management, CEQA /
NEPA document preparation, and environmental permitting, as well as the community
and government relations through the design process. Julie serves as principal -in- charge
with a focus on government relations and program management.
TUSTIN MARINE BASE REDEVELOPMENT, CITY OF TUSTIN, CA — Julie developed the regulatory
permitting strategy for the Tustin Marine Base working on behalf of Shea Homes & the
City of Tustin. Julie was successful in negotiating the permit & mitigation package, which
resulted in reconstructing & widening lower Peters Channel to avoid costly offsite
mitigation. Julie also oversaw pond turtle and migratory bird surveys for the project. This
project, a part of the overall Tustin Marine Base Redevelopment, is a master planned
effort under a strategic partnership between the City of Tustin and Tustin Legacy
Community Partners, LLC to develop an 820 -acre community including single - family
residential, commercial, mixed use, master planned parks, open space, new schools, and
infrastructure improvements. Julie successfully led her team through negotiations with
the USACE, the Santa Ana RWQCB, and the CDFW that resulted in the impacts to the pro-
ject area being deemed as self- mitigating and released Shea Homes from five -year Habitat
Mitigation and Monitoring Plan requirements. VCS continues to provide environmental
services to Shea Homes and the City of Tustin on all biological resources and manages
sub - consultants providing biological technical reports and surveys.
BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (BIA), ORANGE COUNTY REGION — Julie was the Manager of
Community Affairs for the BIA in Orange County assisting the Executive Director in all
aspects of association management including budgeting, government affairs and staffing
committees including the environmental and local government affairs committees. She
managed large non -dues income events and programs for the Chapter providing over half
of the annual operating budget. She also designed and implemented the nationally known
"Government Liaison Program" to maintain grass -roots outreach with industry employees
to quickly react to ballot measures. 1986 - 1991.
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San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Planning and History:
University nf California, Santa
Barbara, 1987
VC'SVICE PRF510umStNCL 1999
PRmESYnNAt.f*rmxmONx
Association of
Environmental Planners
American Planning Association
VCS Environmental
As Vice President of VCS Environmental (VCS), Peter Carlson manages the Company's
covmnrnonta| documentation (CEcA/NFm) and regulatory pernitti:: division an 11
biology d*poum^n:. Hebns prepnednvnnemus envimnment,| documents for -a wide
variety of public and private projects including regional mitigation sites, residential and
com,na'un| development, parks and lighted ball fields, schools, churches, nsJwnyw
commercial airports, and Stor rn drain facillties� His strong
, planning background and ability
,o review and understand technical Vvcumcnts(including traffic, hydrology, biology, and
geology) enables him to prepare environmental docurnents with a clear understanding of
the Project objectives and technical details. Peter has taken an active role with staff /n
negotiating, regulatory umnv/ts, preparing and negotiating Section 7cnnsultatinn,Ind
Habitat Conservation Plans, preparing restoration plans, and monitoring field conditions.
Prior to joining VC5 it) 1999, Peterspent 12 years working as a public sector planner for
the cities of Newport Beach and Laguna Niguel. His experience includes preparing general
plans, zoning Codes, Specific plans, cndUcmant and CE{IA/N[PAdocumeot,.
CuC«momsx CREEK VuxrFRsxeuRss/owAL WATER QnAuTYPnmsCT(muL CREEK WETLANDS), CITY
OF ONTARIO, CA — Mill Creek Wetlands is a 52-acre natural wetland system tnat provides
water quality, recreation, and habitat restoration Innefits, located in the Prado Basin, The
project is the result of a multi-agency partnership with the USACE, City of Ontario, City of
Chino, Sari Bernardino County Parks, Orange County Water District, and the inland Empire
Utilities Agency. Peter prepared the CEQA and NEPA clOCUI-nentation, biological technical
studies, and assisted with governmental nm|abons, program manngwmentsemices, and
n,Qu|au/ry permiuinx� Hw nvrme"soon�ruct�niv �hc0eWxo;puV,m com»Uo*�ew!ch
all enwimd nmvi^nn=entm| mmwyumn. Tile project was given the Outstanding Public
Sector Civil Engineering Project Award by the Arnerican. "aciety of Civil Engineers in june
2014.
' muRRsm VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, MoRRIo'A, CA— VCS was the prime envi roll menta I
services consultant for xxunietavaU,v Unified School District on its last three schools,
totaling over zsopnieut acres and 77S'U0Osqoaefeet oyhui|dinSepW7e.P"rtionsof
sites were occupied hyoodanDered species, thus requiring extensive negotiations
with the VsFYYs and co[Vv. Peter led the team through negotiations withthenpguiatory
agencies to develop strategies that would diminish or release the District from permitting
/
requirements when possible. Peter also prepared the CsoAdnoumeotaUnn' conducted
ovunachW|ththocum°uniiy,andmonmgedtheimp|emcntat|nnotmihQadpnp,nV,ams
Kuuoxu SPECIFIC PLAN, xxnmmowx Nooao, Azus^ C&— Peter managed all aspects of
entitlement for the 500-@cre Monrovia Nurserysite, from, agricultural zonine, to a rriaster
planned 1,250 horne residential development. He managed the technical Studies for the
project as well as the preparation of the Environmental Impact R=p"n. Peter led the
strategic planning related t^all public agency coordination, including coordination with
the Public Utilities Commission for two grade separated crossings on the site, and worked
with the Gold Line Authority and Metrolink for the realignment of a reach of the existing
train tracks tn accommodate the grade separated crossings. in addition, Peter worked
extensively with City staff and made all applicant pmsmnmbnos to the Planning
Commission, City Council and community groups.
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'ferry Galloway is the founder and President of The Galltaw(i,I, Group, a Newport Reach,
California -based real estate development and design consulting firm, specializing; in strategic
land planning, site planning, entitlement set-vices and design consulting services. With more than
twenty -five years ofexperience in planning, l•aroJ ct direction, and architectaaral design, Mr.
Galloway's vision has steered his firm to critical success by providing creative: planning and
desigaa solutions. establishing Hie (AillortaY +fywwitlr as a .leader in developing market - responsive
development programs, planning concepts and product configurations.
With extensive experience throughout the United States and Mexico, the firth has assisted
developers and builders in the conceptualization, design and /or implementation of over 40
master - planned comraaunities and an estimated `Z 10.000 residential homes and 7,500 multi - family
dwellings. The client list for Use Gullcrtvtq Giouli includes leading community builders and
developers, resort developers, large land holders, national, regional and local homebuilders, local
agencies and communitylhorneowner associations.
Prior to founding the firm, Mr, Galloway held the position of director of planning for two
international architecture and planning firms and a large Orange County planning and
engineering firm and has previously held positions as prarject director, project manager and seniot
designer at large international multi- disciplinary firms.
His professional affiliations include
@ Aineric:trr:rInminve ol'CenlfXCel Plcirtnei -s
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Liiilcling lrulusli:y ciJ`AineiIca
• I -Tonle Builclei-s Council ul•soulhei -n Ctdi lbt -nicz ('Iloev,cl cllDii-ecloi-fir m 1994-1M)
• &wirer Ilousiril,Y Council
• Urban LciiiclInstitulc
• U. S. Gm en Builcling C:'omicil
I lis work has been recognized with numerous awards, including (lie. prestigious 1'CI C Gold
Nugget Awards and the rational Senior Housing Council Awards.
Mr. Galloway holds a Bachelor of resign from the School of Art and Architecture at the
University of California, Los Angeles, and a Master of Landscape Architecture. from California
State polytechnic University at Pomona, He is accredited by the American Planning; association
as a cert.if ed planner (,SIC "I') and is a I11,U) approved professional, I le resides in I..agnn4a
Niguel, California, with his wife and two children and enjoys team sports, camping and fishing,
I lc is a member of Coast 1 -f ills C:omm.unaity Church.
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Cultural Resources Management
California prehistory
Sei.:tion 106 C;ompliauce
Cl,''.QA ('omplt,'ian e
Native American Constiltation
Education
t SIJ, Fullcruon, NI.A., tirlth, 2006
SI)SU, Grrad Studies, Amli, ]()()6/97
(IC' Sauata Cruz, B.A., ,'nth, 199.1
Professional Re«ism- itions
IWA, No. 15969
C.":ot.111(= of Riverside, ( No. 1.51)
€°'ouraty of C)t•,inge
rofessional Memberships
Society for Californi-a. Afclartivology
Society for American Archaeology
11acific. Coaitt .rltchaeological Society
,lasoc. of Environmental D'rofessionals
Building Industry Association
Ranches Sim a 1larpiritsa
C',alifo ni,a 92688
949-303-0420
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PIof ssionan Experience
I'rctsirltnt {`clrclz e ,la€ i <' l)UKt CRNI, Nhvch 2011 to prese €it.
1aE lasict>1«4,istjl ' t'tilci .rl LSA , stwiatcs, 1997-201 1.
�sE4laac °c>1<>i;ic,xD `1'ecia aici ika, SRI, 19
rclaaicslof ic.+t'I'ct tztaiciaFa, a.',ar:r
Resources, '1 99"
irc:laacolc>1ic r1'I'e:clatxict . ra, Kehl] C omltaraits, 19217.
lrratsrc c :lc>l,yc.il `I'ctltfaicf.ka , h ,.1 isravif'c>izizzerattkf 1997,
1�aC „IIYaC.()aV�r�:irft.ix('tilFlEtl iil�ttiae f.4l tFnili tEt, i..�£t i.5�,t?t,uat
�f' Cll; 7C`()1( )fyfCal >1'atl<s(YnkE)I()laacail ` ec'lmicaan, I'maa Resources, '1996.
6.
Akcl ,;wologic.al'1'r'chfaician. Affiriis J'Ai vircanmental Services, 1996.
>ticliau,olr>lical T chnic ian, KF?,,11 tivire>ur tal, X1996
\rcliicESkitical'I "c °c:liras . isira, ackoAvchacok)jlicalConsultitw, 1995 to 1996.
.Ards.- tt,ert0 ica€ °.i "echnicirtta, 1-1cntal;
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Benjamin Schemer
Paleontologist
Expertise:
1;aalecrtitaaIcrlical Rcsourc,cs ;1 ara 9cillent
Fossil excavation
1.'CSasil prcp,,maf on
l�;ats.u: tl ;,is tntadlc»,fiitl;
Directional drilling,
Education
M.S., L,aoh Scicasc e,, 2008, i'1_ SU, l3 <>xt risan, N1,1,
B. Y\11 Gcolrao; ./Math, 2002, 1. at hsrixi College, e, IN,
Professional Registrations
1',slellnlolor ist, County of Orange
Professional Memberships
Society of 4'crtrhr w P.lJ"intt)togy
Geological Society rsf America
Society for ; edistt diary Geology
Publications and Professional Papers
hc.rrey, li., ,R 2 n in o
. 3}n tric c
sixf -Cen Years of Paleontological 4r:ititr situ r:z1pol12 in
13.adbmds National Park, South DaVov;t: Proc_ectlinw;
of the 13th Conference {sn Possil 7tz attrceti, I3rif;h,tt11
'dung University Geology Studies, v. 49(A), lr, :31.
Schcm.r, BA 2010, Italy rind Taplionomy: ,4. ITA'.,
vol 2, nm 3,1) 9.
Schetaet, 13. A., and D� .j. Varricchiet- 2010.
T- aphollon -ay of a larnheo,,atwinc, hollebci4
£resit) the Two ANlediciiie. Forriiaation (Casnlunaitan) of
Mtsntansi. PAL; 10S, v "s, la. 780 -795.
Scherzer, 13., sated D, Varricchio, 20illl. A debris
flows lit asted hcsnched of juvcoilc; 1.7n-al.3cosratrilles era
dw, `d co INTCtlic>a-le f'oranatic,n of Mzintsna both
Annual Society of Vesfx,lryatV 1'alrtintcslogy,
abstracts, of lmpers, otirrial of 1'crtclar;ate
1s =t4eoiitoJo,g,y, v. 28, no. I, p, 137A,
Varricchio, D , jackstisl, 1`., 5clicr`r.e:i, 11., And
heltcrn. 211015. Don't IMIA tt c0W ti:r,tni it's sirllk
actrs;ilrtii #c taphonomv mi the Vellowsterna. River: of
Montatia. 65th annual mverirtS, 'Socic tv of
Vertebrate Paleontology, abstracts of p apes" Ji>tcrrii,tl
of Vertebrate Paleontology, v. 25. no, 3, ]s, 1266
22 Socor:ro
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California 92688
949x303-0420
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Professional Experience
Pale.c;ntesltal isr, L114 .0 RM, hthtaratl 2014 to present.
I'srlecrntcalaagrc rl `aheci alast 11, `s rn Diego titI 1:4'1 2013 -11
P.tlCtintologic.al Specialist H, 44V't;,1 ,larch 2012 to Prtsems
1'alccrtttctlogir r, S\X`C A (Verbal, UT), 2011 to 2012, .
iFo it Pyepararrsr C utc.t t esainty'1fuseum, 2010 to 2011.
I'hpsrC-il ticiuncc]"eclinrcisan, 134dlands National Park, 2010.
iltidlr ?3; cctC ieralo r,t I' i4crts 4�= ,te_tm; USA, A, 2006 r{s 2009,
P:ilccrnt «lri };lc<<.l US, 2006 to 20YT
Selected Project Experienc:e.
Imp") Lo'i Serranwr , taunts Hills, 21114 liicscnt.
f3car1lsr, Chmo 1 {ills, 201�4 -lire urat.
C:alifool.la ` irect /llighway 101, Velltnta, 201 4- Presseast
B aket W fP, Lillie 1 orest, 2014- (resent.
Skyridge 11oidenti tl, 4lissi<rn Viejo, 201-4- presm.
1 \'illcrw I feiglits, Diannznd Bar, 201 +
Thomas Ranch, Comma, 21314- rmscnt.
t 'i`le I,;th Irixrperty, Norco, 2i`114- ltrcwent,
\`Vor cli Way, tri Diego, 2014
11sacific fliklilanch, S,.m Diego, 2014,
il)CW -A Pipeline, Stan Maacos, 2014.
Sl)C.RC�_l3; On -call, Carlsbad, 2 014.
11.6 94:1, Vista, 2014,
Scalar Suar, Lancamcr, 2(.114.
Scsl y mm-, Ranchos Palos k "vale;:.. 2013-1=4
Birch hills, 13rera, 2013
victor 1?liehm, Phelan, 2013,
Mrzlav(, Solar Power, Hinkley, 2013,
Rio Gmt)tics and Colui nhia 3, P,asarnond, 2111.3.
Al.rmvkl t CorritJor 1 a,,t, S.M G al:rricl, 2013,
Gcaer:i,s Solar l3fiea y, Wvthe, 2012 -I3,
131ack:atonu, Brea, 2012.
,1: 79 Wlidrri og, W- Inchcstc r, 2012.
ON Line Transmission, l,as Vegas', ls1V, 21012.
11C a& U', Line 109, Sao Frmcisco, 2012,
Gasco Envii-cayrn?enual SLt rice -s, UT, 2012.
,cell Ridge Road Mining, UT, 201n-
lriad,n1cr Lliraealtl3,a nNlidattcataiand Palo), Cl`1; 2011 -12.
Newfield Atchcologtical Seyvices, Ul,, 20L1
Anadarko llinuah Basin .tNfid"o-Cam and Falco, UT, 21111 -11
C.'eritr €al _ l,;in 1,11coutologicid Block ` urvcy, UT, 2011,
AftCtiAEOLCCV katSa "C71tY PAI,T, Y; �71'0LCiGV
Jennifer Mermilliod, M.A.
JM Research & Consulting
5110 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506
9<1 -7 z f.4(11
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Expertise
Cultural Resources Management
Survey, Evaluation, & Context Development
NR, CR & Local Registration
Section 106 & CEQA Compliance
Education
UC, Riverside, M.A., History, specialization in Historic Preservation, 2001
...iii., Ri'verside,.B.A., History,.200Q..
Professional Experience
Principal Historian /Architectural Historian, JM Research & Consulting, 2001 to present
Reviewing Official under SHPO MOU, March Joint Powers Authority, 2012 to present
Historic Preservation Management Intern, City of Riverside, 2001 to 2003
Selected Project Experience
Section 106 & CEQA Compliance
Home Front at Camp Anze - Camp Anza Officers Club, City of Riverside, 2013 to present
HRER, Colton Undergrade Crossing Seismic Retrofit Project, City of Colton, Caltrans District 8, 2014
HRER, C Street Underpass Crossing Seismic Retrofit Project, City of Colton Caltrans District 8, 2014
HPSR & FOE, University Avenue Streetscape Project, City of Riverside, Caltrans District 8, 2005
HPSR & FOE, Victoria Avenue Streetscape & Parkway Restoration Project, City of Riverside, Caltrans District 8; 2004
HPSR, Jurupa Avenue Underpass/ Mountain Avenue Crossing Closure Project, City of Riverside, Caltrans District 8, 2001
Section 106 Compliance
HPSR, Inglewood Avenue Corridor Widening Project, City of Lawndale, Caltrans District 7, 2013
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Va /f 1JU /GI/ 111,proverfen rl - :-c,, "a, ch joi it to -wers Authority, County o Rive side, El-,
Wattstar Cinema and Education, Los Angeles, 2010
County Uf San Bernardino Lead Abatement Program, Highland, Redlands, & San Bernardino, 2003
Preservation Planning & CEQA Compliance
Chiragn/l..inden Strategic Plan, City of Riverside, 2013
California Baptist University Specific Plan, Riverside, 2012
CEQA Compliance
Marywood Retreat Center, Orange, 2013 to present
Dhammakaya Retreat, Azusa, 2013
Riverside Plaza Harris' Department Store, Riverside, 2012
Commercial Development at Hamner Avenue and Riverside Drive, Eastvale, 2012
9915 E. Central Avenue, Redlands, 2012
Old Town Plaza, San Jacinto, 2011
Pfennighausen Ranch, Pedley, County of Riverside, 2010
William A. Cooper House at CBU, Riverside, 2010
March Field Historic District Garage Building #993, March Joint Powers Authority, 2009
Five Points Realignment, City of Riverside, 2008
March Air Force Base Main Entrance, March Joint Powers Authority, 2008
Fox Block, City of Riverside, 2007
Brown's Garage, Riverside 2007
M Sole', Riverside, 2006
260 S. Shaffer Street, Orange, 2005
Thunderbird Lodge, Riverside, 2004
Pioneer Winery, Rancho Cucamonga, 2004
655 S. Glassell Street, Orange, 2003
Na1°shad F 1•han
Areas of Expertise.
TECIR
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LO RA GRANOVSKY
telephone 310,408,8297 Lora Granovsky0P i Lanco E riviro i irnental.c or ri
Ms. Granovsky participated in numerous team meetings with the Port, with other environmental professionals and
w4h the Port's in-house and outside attorneys ro preparing review cornm ents -.rid recommendations.
Port of Long Beach, 11711flISCO eQLect NO - The THUMS Long Beach Company is one of the operators of the
Wilmington Oil Field, the second largest oil filed in California, located immediately offshore of the City of Long Beach,
California, THUMIS oronosed to install an amine removal Nant at iftS exisfinci facility to realove excess CO2,11rom
the gas produced it the facility. This action prompted the preparation of a CEOA negative declaration by the Port of
Long Beach. Ms. Granovsky prepared an air quality study and human health risk assessment to evaluate the
pro�es significance vvit�� OcOA t'Ncs' olds and ftte,ani whelher the project would eligiblen for a negatik,
I Ut 11 _I_ If I'l I fill 11 1 1 11-e
declaration.
Port of 1.12s fteles earttic 1A Marino Torminals, Pier 400 EIRIF-IS - Pacific LA Marine Terminals proposed to
design and construct a new deep-water petroleum liquids marine offloading and storage facility on Pier 400 and
related storage facilities in the Pod of Los Angeles, Ms. Granovsky assisted Pacific LA Marine Terminals to estimate
potential emission from vessel traffic, vessel hoteling operations and crude oil storage. Ms,, Granovsky assisted in
the development of potential mitigation measures and project alternatives and prepared a hurnau health risk
assessment to estimate health impacts in the San Pedro and Wilmington communities from proposed facility
operations:"
Residential Development and 0"thier ProJect,5
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts EIIVEIS - The Clearwater program is the Sanitation Districts' comprehensive
planning and engineering effort to provide cost-effective ,)rid environmentally sound wastewater management
services and recycled water supply for the system through the year 2050, The project includes both project-level and
programmatic CEQA and NEPA components. Ms Granovsky's responsibilities included oversight of emission
quantification (or project and programmatic elements, document preparation, interface with LAGSD staff and
management to resolve technical issues and project modifications.
Ponte Vista Residemial Doveh�2iiient - Ponte. Vista Development proposed to consinict a residential complex in Sari
Pedro, California. The proposed project was sited near several major industrial complexes, including a jet fuel
A-1 " � sment i
futility nnr4 n rnfine�!%I, V.,& nronnrnr4 --I I i man health risk asses UP11OFt Of the onnoin-
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Environmental Impact Report effort to evaluate potential health impacts to the development complex front pollutant
emissions associated with the storage of jet fuel arid refinery operations at nearby facilities. Ms. Granovsky's was
directly responsible for conducting the air dispersion modeling and human health risk assessment.
Watts Lo nita Residential ntvp
j,lopment Project - Watts Lomita Development proposed to construct a residential
complex in Torrance, California. The proposed project was sited near several major industrial facilities, including a
crude oil and refined product storage tank facility. Public comments to the EIR, originally prepared by the developer,
raised concerns regarding potential health impacts to the residential development's future residents. Ms. Granovsky
was contracted to address the public comments and evaluate health impacts to the development from the
surrounding industrial facilities. Nis. Granovsky conducted air dispersion modeling and prepared a human health risk
assessment to evaluate potential health impacts to the residential development,
Tulare COLYIN h0k 0Di1'iQS - MS. Granovsky has prepared numerous HRAs for milk dairies in Tulare County,
California. The projects involved calculation of emissions from cattle housing, off- road dairy equipment and delivery
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telephone 310,408.8297 Lora,Granovskyar-iLaiicoEtiviroiiiiiental.cotn
trucks, Each project also included air dispersion modeling using AERMOD, health risk assessment and odors
The Hartford Community College project provided framework for quantifying and
valuing energy efficiency efforts. The project established baseline GHG emissions for the college campus, quantified
expected GHG reductions from recommended energy reduction options and projected campus renovations and
valued emission credits and incentive opportunities, Ms. Granovsky organized the equipment survey effort,
quantified GHG emissions, worked with the energy assessment tearn and evaluated the trading potential of resultant
credits ih the market,
ADDITIONAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Assisted numerous facilities, including aircraft maintenance facilities with equipment monitoring and records
review as well as BACT determination, diesel-fueled stationary and portable equipment selection, permitting and
record keeping.
• Provided recommendations on applicability of various emissions control technologies.
• Prepared emission calculations and record keeping documentation for off-road construction equipment at
various California airport facilities and marine ports.
• Assisted numerous facilities xV determine economic impact and develop strategic compliance approaches |o
RECLAIM and Title V.
• Provided permitting and regulatory compliance support to o|| refineries, Projects included air permitting, AB2588
support and SARA 313reporting.
• Prepared Risk Management Plans and California Accidental Release HavonUoo pmQxama for ammonia
refrigeration facilities.
• Prepared air quality applications in support uJconstruction and operation of industrial equpmeQ(, pmoosyao and
control equipment. Successfully and strategically negotiated with Air Quality Districts for acceptance nfpermit
conditions that allow maximum operational flexibility while maintaining compliance with local, state and federal
regulatory requirements.
• Evaluated ozone depleting ouhetoDne uxn, recommended alternative technologies and identified short-term and
long-term options to reduce or eliminate file use of such substances for several marine bases
• Evaluated carbon sequestration technologies for the trading Of CO2 in the global market
EDUCATION
MS, Environmental Engineering, University of California of Los Angeles
BS, Civil Engineering, University of California of Los Angeles,
Biography
Mr, Keii D. Matierry has over 25 years of experience i'ri tfte pi-eparatlor, of
trnw;nortation olanninp analvsis, traffic, impact studies and parking studies. He is a
licensed Traffic Engineer in the state of California. Mr. Malbrerry holds a Bachelor of
Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland, He has extensive
experience in the preparation of 'traffic impact studies for a variety of !arid uses, site
access and operational plans, simulation studies, parking studies, traffic and parking
management plans, school operational plans and suggested route to school plans. in
addition, Mr. Maherry has provided on -call traffic and transportation engineering
consultation services to the City of Corona, City of irvine and the City of Darla Point.
Areas of Expertise
Traffic, Forecasting and impact Analysis
Reports
- Transportation Planning and Site Design
Co,tstrltation
- Mixed -Use Parking Demand Studies
- Conceptual Improvement Plan
Preparation
Project Experience
Traffic and Parkina Field Studies
Traffic Sianal Design
Traffic Control
Signing and Striping Plans
Suggested Poute to School Plans
- Expert Witness Testimony
Prepared a Traffic Impact Analysis Report and Traffic (Design Services for the ALBERNILL
RANCH LDEVELOPA4ENT PROJECT. The proposed Project is located south of the 145
Freeway in the City of take Elsinore, California_ The Project consists of a residential
master plant development with approximately 2,622 residential dwelling units, 23 -acre
sports park, and an 850- student elementary school on approximately 494 acres. The
traffic study evaluated the proposed Project's potential traffic impacts for five (5)
different cumulative scenarios, at seven (7) key study intersections located throughout
the City of Lake Elsinore; LLG worked closely with City staff and Caltrans staff during
the preparation of the Traffic Impact Analysis Report and throughout the approval
process.
Prepared a Traffic Impact Analysis Report for the .ALRERNILL VILLAGES SPECIFIC PLAN.
The proposed Project is located along the south side of the I -15 Freeway, west of take
Street, in the City of Lake Elsinore, California. The Project consists of a mixed -use
master plan with approximately 8,244 residential dwelling units and approximately
2,507,000 SF of commercial and office development, and institutional uses with
approximately 8,050 students on approximately 1,400 acres. Thirteen (13) key existing
study intersections were designated for evaluation for the Existing analysis, nineteen
(19) key study intersections were designated for evaluation for the General Plan
Buildout Without Project analysis, and twenty -five (25) key study intersections were
designated for evaluation for the General Plan Buildout With Project analysis. Eight (8)
key roadway segments were designated for evaluation for the Existing analysis, twenty -
three (23) key roadway segments were designated for evaluation for the General Plan
Buildout Without Project analysis, and thirty -one (32) key roadway segments were
designated for evaluation for the General Plan Buildout With Project analysis. LLG
worked closely with City staff, County staff, and Caltrans staff during the preparation of
the Traffic Impact Analysis Report and throughout the approval process.
Scott M. Wilson, P.E. /P.L.S. /M.E.
Principal
Education: MS /1991 /Civil Engineering — California State University Long Beach
BS /1987 /Mechanical Engineering — University of Southern California
Registration: 1997 1Professional Land Surveyor /CA #L7434
1992 /Professional Civil Engineer/ #49884
1990 /Professional Mechanical Engineer /CA #26969
Years of Experience: 24
PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL EXPERIENC
Mr. Wilson has over twenty years of experience with the planning, engineering, design,
and construction administration of municipal and residential land development projects.
He has a wide range of interdisciplinary engineering experience related to subdivision
design and improvements for streets, traffic signals, water, sewer, storm drains, and
public facility improvements. Mr. Wilson's work experience also includes serving as a
contract agency engineer providing plan checking and development review.
KEY RELEVANT PROJECTS
Summerly; Lake Elsinore, California
John Laing Homes
Project Manager for all civil engineering aspects of 700 -acre major residential subdivision
within an overall 3,000 -acre Specific Plan adjacent to Lake Elsinore. The development
plans for over 1,500 residential units, golf course and dedicated open space. As the
master engineer, Mr. Wilson provided civil engineering, surveying and mapping for the
project. This particular development posed some challenges in that much of the acreage
is part of a flood basin generating the need for FEMA map revisions, flood routing studies,
and a massive effort in grading design.
Waterbury; Lake Elsinore, California
Lumos Communities
i Project Manager for all civil engineering aspects of 500 -acre major residential subdivision
within an overall 3,000 -acre Specific Plan adjacent to Lake Elsinore. The development
plans for over 1,200 residential units, recreation lake, active open space and dedicated
open space. As the master engineer, Mr. Wilson provided civil engineering, surveying
and mapping for the project. The project is currently in the final engineering phase. This
particular development posed some challenges in that much of the acreage is part of a
flood basin generating the need for FEMA map revisions, flood routing studies, and a
massive effort in grading design.
DENNIS BORA ar YNEC, (3E, BCE
EDUCATION
M.Sc. in Geoenvironmental Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2003
® S. Sc, in Civil Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 1996
PROFESSION_ -4L REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
• California, Certified Geotechnical Engineer, GE 2770
• California Regi. stered Civil Fv nninaor RCE 60716
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® Project Manager /Engineer, Reservoir #4, San Clemente. Performed a subsurface geotechnical
evaluation to assess the onsite geotechnical conditions as they relate to replacing the existing main
line with a new mainline which will be installed via directional drilling.
® Project ManageriEngineer, Treatment Piant Building "iv ", Sari Clemente. Geotechnical observation
and testing for sewer line backfill, subgrade and aggregate base.
® Project Manager /Engineer, Avenida Columbo Sewer Lift Station Protection, San Clemente. Provided
a subsurface evaluation and design of caissons to support an existing sewer lift station in Avenida
Columbo.
Project Manager /Engineer, Fuel Island Cover, Treatment Plant, San Clemente. Provided geotechnical
observation of caisson drilling, concrete testing and deputy inspector for miscellaneous welding.
® Project ivianager /Engineer, Avenida San Pablo, Pressure Reducing 0-ta ion, :pan Clemente_ ridvlUeU
a subsurface evaluation and design recommendations for a new pressure reducing station located
within Avenida San Pablo.
® Project Manager /Engineer, Camino Vera Cruz and Avenida Vista Hermosa Water Line Replacement,
San Clemente. Provided observation aI 1U McZ3LH IY JerVices) Uui 11 ly "Clumill cu lu "Vi i ipak'Alvi l -f i ci iicw
water line.
® Project Manager /Engineer, Del Cabo Street Water Line Replacement, San Clemente. Provided
observation and testing services during backfill and compaction of new water line.
Project Manager /Engineer, Via Bellota, San Clemente. Geotechnical observation and testing services
including sewer and water line, subgrade for streets, curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway
approaches, aggregate base and asphalt compaction.
® Project Manager /Senior Staff Engineer for the Development of Talega, San Clemente, a Master
Planned Community consisting of over 1,600 Single - Family Residences located in San Clemente,
California. Providing office support, including precise grading plan review, determination of
setbacks and deepened footings, settlement analyses, coordination of soil sampling and testing,
and postgrading operations. Geotechnical observation and testing on approximately 28 miles of
water and sewer backfill.
Glenn Burks, Ph.D., P.E. — Director of Environmental Services
Certi icatlons
Registered Professional
Chemical Engineer, California
EXPERINCE SUMMARY
GR OUP
LTA
Cdr. Burks has more than 20 years of diverse consulting and
engineering experience, with an emphasis on technical and
project management for site investigations, remediation, and
hazardous materials handling projects. Dr. Burks has
managed environmental components of large -scale
construction projects and served as the technical lead can
large -scale soil and groundwater remediation projects located
at airports, industrial facilities, rail yards and educational
facilities. Dr. Burks has consistently dedicated himself to being
on the leading edge of technological advances it) his field as
demonstrated through the development of state -of -the art
remediation equipment for free product recovery,
development and implementation of Environmental
Management Information Systems, and his role as a primary
team member on the ASTM Committee that developed the ASTM Standard Guide to Greener
Clean -ups (E2893 -7.3)
Key Project Experience
EXPERT WITNESS
GREEN REMEDIATION
Lead Remediation Engineer for $15 million Vacuum- enhanced Free Product Recovery System,
Continental Airlines, Los Angeles International Airport. Served as the Senior Project Manager for
the installation and operation of a vacuum- enhanced free product recovery system (221 recovery
wells) for remediation of a 22 -acre jet fuel plume site at Los Angeles International Airport, To
achieve faster and more cost - effective cleanup, Dr. Burks helped develop and implement state of
the art integrated remediation optimization system (iROS) first used on this major project. This
green and progressive system was comprised of a continuous fluid level monitoring system,
integrated wireless field tools and a project data management and information system. Dr. Burks
was responsible for system optimization and development of an Environmental Management
Information System (EMIS) to assess the performance of the remediation system and monitoring
of compliance activities including implementing and updating permits.
Remediation Engineer for $35 million Cucamonga Creek Watershed Regional Water Quality Project,
City of Ontario /NMC Builders, Inc., Chino, California. Served as the remediation engineer to assess
the performance of a constructed wetland (Mill Creek Wetlands) designed to treat storrnwater
runoff and dry weather flows from the Cucamonga Creek watershed. The wetland comprises two
GROUP DELTA Jack Packwood
www.GroupDeltaxem Senior Project Manager
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Registered Environmental Assessor
11: California; REA I1- 30139
Certified Professional in Erosion and
Sediment Control; CPESC -6448
Qualified SWPPP
Dove loper /QuaIIfled SWPPt
Practitioner
1 40 Hr- HA1WUPkft-
Environmental Safety Supervisor
(OSHA 10 Hr Supervisor)
CPR /First Aid Certified
Education
California State University, Fullerton;
M.S., Environmental Science, 2012
University of California, Riverside;
O.S., Environmental Science 2003
Years Experience., 11
Mr, Packwood is a Senior Project Manager at group Deita and is
experienced in managing environmental compliance, most notably in
the water quality, wast+", management, and construction fields. Mr.
Packwood has experience in environmental permitting, NPDES
compliance, stormwater, liaaardous waste disposal /management,
governmental reporting and analytical database management. Mr.
P ackwood lias extensive tleid explrlt,:nce un ludingy construction ..i.rte
environmental management, managing groundwater monitoring and
site invf stipdtion5. operations and maintenance of environmental
remediation systems, and surface water duality monitoring.
In his role as agency liaison, Mr. Packwood maintains good working
relationships and has dealt proactively and effectively : ^fifth multiple
local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
KEY PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Santa Clarita Residential Development Phase I ESA (2.014): Preparation
of a Phase 1 FSA fora 1,263 acre, 5S- parcel property located in an
unincorporated region east of Castaic, California. Approximately 800 of
the acres will be developed for a residential community.
Bakersfield Centennial Corridor Project (20141: Preparation of Phase I Corridor Study for 101. properties located
along the alignment of the Bakersfield Centennial Corridor Project located in Bakersfield, California.
State route 125 /Stab? Route 94 -- The project tasks consist of completion of environmental technical studies
including an Initial Site Assessment (ISA) and an Aerially Deposited Lead (ADL) study. The ISA includes items of work
such as an agency records review, site reconnaissance, interviews, a review of other public information for the
project area and reporting.
Phase 1 & Phase 11 Environmental Site Assessments — Experienced with Phase 1 and Phase iI investigations.
Completed both field work and,reporting portions of Phase I and 11 investigations, including investigations requested
by Caltrans, San Diego Association of Governments, fort and Los Angeles, Los Angeles Department of Water and
Power, AES Energy, Grossmont Union High School District, and numerous private engineering arid construction
firms.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works: Served as Environmental Compliance Manager for the LACDPW
Construction Division as an extension of the Division's staff. Ensured that construction projects throughout Los
Angeles County were designed and built in compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and
permits. Experienced with major construction projects including dams, bridges, airports, highways, channeliaed
rivers, wetlands, etc.
Anaheim Irvine Ontario Oakland San Diego Torrance Victorvllle
VCS Environmental
Revised Scope of Work and Costs Proposal
For
Phase 1 and Phase 2
October 6, 2014
VCS Environmental
Cost Proposal
Phase 1— Work Products
1 Opportunities & Constraints Analysis $102,275
A Draft Opportunities & Constraints Report (research, prepare draft report including graphics) $10,875
B Final Opportunities & Constraints Report (incorporate City comments and finalize) $8,375
C Visioning $19,625
D Engineering $60,200
C Copies — Draft: 5 bound, 1 reproducible, 1 CD (PDF and MS Word) $1,600
D Copies — Final: 10 bound, 1 reproducible, 1 CD (PDF and MS Word) $1,600
2
Meeting Attendance
$18,155
A
10 meetings and meeting preparation (5 scoping and 5 follow -up)
$13,560
B
Transportation for meetings
$695
C
Agendas, graphics & minutes for stakeholder meetings
$3,900
3
Prepare Technical Studies
$103,785
A
Bi. nl.n_oai.r_a_l . Cllr\ /
__. - P \, / and MSHCP
512,600
B
Traffic Impact Analysis
$54,000
C
Engineering and Hydrology /Drainage Study
$34,600
D
VCS Consultation, review, and edits for technical reports
$2,585
4
Project Management and Public Outreach
$9,225
A
Project Management, coordination and consultation
$9,225
TOTAL $233,440
Phase 2 — Work Products
1
Specific Plan
$136,700
A
Draft Specific Plan
$130,000
B
Copies — Administrative: 10 bound, 1 reproducible, 1 CD (PDF and MS Word)
$1,300
C
Copies — Draft: 15 bound, 1 reproducible, 1 CD (PDF and MS Word)
$5,400
Cost Proposal 1
City of Lake Elsinore Preparation of a Specific Plan Amendment
East Lake Specific Plan RFP Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report
2
Final Specific Plan
$4,500
A
Final Specific Plan
$2,000
B
Copies — Final Specific Plan: 15 bound copies, 1 reproducible, 1 CD (PDF and MS Word)
$2,500
3
Prepare Initial Study and Notice of Preparation
$12,663
A
Administrative Draft IS and NOP (includes finalization of the project description)
$8,340
B
NOP and IS Public Draft (incorporate City comments and finalize)
$3,045
C
Distribute and document proof of delivery
$950
D
Postage for public noticing
$58
E
Copies — Administrative: 1 bound and 1 CD (PDF and MS Word)
$15
F
Copies — Public: 1 bound, 1 reproducible and 1 CD (PDF and MS Word)
$15
G
Copies — NOP for distribution: 120
$240
4
Prepare Technical Studies
$69,628
A
Cultural and Paleontological
$18,798
B
Noise Impact
$11,480
C
Air Quality, Health Risk Assessment and GHGs
$12,325
D
Geotechnical /Seismic Study
$12,440
E
Phase 1 ISA
$12,000
F
VCS consultation, review, and edits for technical reports
$2,585
5
Prepare Administrative Draft and Draft Environmental Impact Report
$58,498
A
Administrative Draft EIR (Prepare for City review and comment)
$40,525
B
Draft EIR (incorporate City comments and finalize)
$10,450
C
City review and incorporate comments on final draft
$2,375
D
Distribute and document proof of delivery and Notice of Completion (newspaper, mailings,
$1,975
State Clearinghouse and agencies)
E
Advertising in newspaper and postage for public noticing
$308
F
Copies — Administrative: S bound and 1 CD (PDF and MS Word)
$380
G
Copies — Draft EIR: 15 bound, 1 reproducible and 1 CD (PDF and MS Word)
$1,205
H
Copies - Executive Summary: 16 bound, 1 reproducible and 1 CD (PDF and MS Word)
$1,280
6
Prepare Administrative Final EIR and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
$8,410
A
Response to comments (assumes minor comments)
$4,930
B
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (prepare for City review)
$2,770
C
Copies — Administrative draft response to comments: 5 bound, 1 reproducible, 1 CD (PDF
$355
and MS Word)
D
Copies — Administrative draft MMRP: 5 bound, 1 reproducible, 1 CD (PDF and MS Word)
$355
7
Prepare and Distribute Final EIR
$8,720
A
Final EIR with intro, response to comments, copies of comment letters, errata, changes from
$5,645
Draft EIR and MMRP (prepare for City review)
B
Final EIR (incorporate City comments and finalize for distribution)
$1,870
C
Copies — Final EIR: 15 bound copies, 1 reproducible, 1 CD (PDF and MS Word)
$1,205
Cost Proposal
2
City of Lake Elsinore Preparation of a Specific Plan Amendment
East Lake Specific
Plan RFP Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report
o
Findings
$6,465
A
Finding- of Fart nnri ctatamant of (lvarridina Cnn6riarati nn Inrannrn nrlminict —ti�m rlroft fnr
CA n2�
City review)
B
Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Consideration (incorporate City comments and
$1,705
finalize)
C
File the Notice of Determination
$665
D
Copies- Administrative Findings: 3 bound copies, i reproducible, 1 Cu (PDF and MS Word)
$25
E
Copies - Final Findings: 6 bound copies, 1 reproducible, 1 CD (PDF and MS Word)
$35
9
Meeting Attendance
$30,711
^-
I coping meeting and -4 public hearings any', meeting pr'i-par atio i
$12,0 C0
B
1 kick off meeting and up to 10 meetings with City staff and meeting preparation
$17;600
C
Transportation for meetings
$1,111
10
Project Management and Public Outreach
$9,225
A
Project Management, coordination and consultation
$9,225
TOTAL
$345,520
Total Phase 1 & 2: $578,960
Phase 3 Work Products
1
Regulatory & Permitting
TBD
A
Master Section 1600 Streambed Alteration Agreement
TBD
B
MSHCP Consistency Determination and DBESP
TBD
TOTAL
TBD
Cost Proposal 3
City of Lake Elsinore Preparation of a Specific Plan Amendment
East Lake Specific Plan RFP Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report
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Environmental VCS
VCS Environmental
2014 Fee Schedule
President $225 /hour
Vice President $215 /hour
Senior Project Manager $190 /hour
Project Manager $180 /hour
Assistant Project Manager $170 /hour
Project Coordinator $150 /hour
Senior Biologist $190 /hour
Biologist $180 /hour
Field Biologist $150 /hour
Field Assistant $75 /hour
Office Assistant /Word Processing $65 /hour
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES. Expenses incurred directlyforthe Client's project will be billed atthe actual
cost and are not included in the original contract amount. Expenses include, but are not limited to,
reprographics, Federal Express, necessary transportation costs including mileage by automobile at the
IRS reimbursement rate, toll road fees, meals and lodging, computer services and photocopying.
PAYMENT DUE. Invoices are due upon presentation and shall be considered past due if not paid within
15 (fifteen) calendar days of the due date. Finance charges, computed by a "Periodic Rate" of 1 -1/2%
per month, will be charged on all past due amounts.
CHANGE ORDERS. Change Orders may be subject to future fee schedule increases.
Cost Proposal 4
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