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LAKE a LSINORT
DREAM EXTREME.
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GRANT YATES, CITY MANAGER
DATE: OCTOBER 14, 2014
SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement with VCS Environmental, Inc. for the
Preparation of Planning and CEQA Compliance Documents for the East
Lake Specific Plan
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement
with VCS Environmental, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $233,440 to prepare planning
and CEQA compliance documents for the East Lake Specific Plan.
Background
The East Lake Specific Plan, its ten amendments and related Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) documents are outdated (adopted 1993) and contain land use area
designations that no longer reflect the City's vision for development or that recognize
the various environmental constraints in the Lake Elsinore Back Basin. The City has
determined that ELSP requires updating and consolidation. The ELSP is a critical area
that provides opportunities for residential, commercial, recreational, research and
development, entertainment, and mixed use projects. It also contains significant
environmental constraints including but not limited to habitat areas, wetlands,
endangered plants and animals, flood storage, an Army Corp of Engineers 404 Permit,
Fish and Wildlife Service jurisdiction, and Western Riverside County Regional
Conservation Authority requirements pursuant to the Western Riverside County Multiple
Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP).
In July 2014, the City requested proposals from qualified firms to prepare Specific Plan
Amendment and Environmental Impact Report documents for the East Lake Specific
Plan. The City received five proposals and after a thorough review and interview
process determined that VCS Environmental represented the most qualified firm to
perform the proposed services.
Discussion
Following the interview and selection process, City staff and VCS Environmental
conducted a series of meetings to clarify the scope of work and schedule. As a result of
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these meetings, City staff and the Consultant prioritized tasks and divided the Scope of
Work into two distinct phases. Phase 1 includes the preparation of an Opportunities
and Constraints Analysis and various technical studies, including a Biological Survey
and MSHCP Analysis, Traffic Impact Analysis, and Engineering and
Hydrology /Drainage Study. This work product will distinguish developable and non -
developable land by identifying required mitigation areas, flood storage volume areas
and other infrastructure requirements and provide the technical support for amending
the East Lake Specific Plan and corresponding GLUA compliance documents.
Phase 2 includes preparation of the East Lake Specific Plan Amendment to update land
use designations to eliminate land uses that are impractical given existing constraints or
inconsistent with identified opportunities and the City's vision for the area. Phase 2 also
includes preparation and circulation of an Environmental Impact Report for the
proposed Amendment.
The attached proposed Professional Services Agreement with VCS Environmental
covers the Scope of Work for Phase 1. Upon completion of the Phase 1 work, the City
may extend the Agreement for completion of the Phase 2 scope of work. The
Amendment would be submitted to the City Council for approval and allocation of funds
for Phase 2 professional services.
The East Lake Specific Plan area includes the Lake and related amenities. This area
together with the Diamond Specific Plan, which includes the Diamond Stadium and
which was segregated from the East Lake Specific Plan as its own planning area in
2010, represent the greatest opportunities for sports and recreation uses consistent with
thQ vicir)n ac fhm "Arfinn _qnnrfc �anifni of the Wnriri" f'nnri irront tenth tho the performance by VCS Environmental of the Phase 1 scope of work for the East Lake
Specific Plan, City staff is undertaking a minor amendment to the Diamond Specific
Plan. The proposed work is a critical step to advancing the City's vision for land use
and development in the East Lake Specific Plan area and to providing certainty to
landowners and the development community as to development opportunities and
constraints.
Eiscall Impact
Sufficient funds were approved in the fiscal year 2014/2015 operating budget for this
agreement.
Prepared by: Richard MacHott, Planning Manager
Barbara Leibold, City Attorney
Approved by: Grant Yates, City Manager
Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map
2. VCS Environmental Services Professional Services Agreement
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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 Viejo Road, Suite 100
San Juan Capistrano, CA 9267
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P 949.489,0309
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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 (RCA) for compliance with the Western
Rede Multiple Species Habitat Conservation (8�H[P. Specific t| of this work are also
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provided in the Qualifications section.
Our senior management team will be led by Julie Vandermost, who has been working in the Lake
obtaining regulatoryapprovals for various
landowners. JuUeuWH act as Pr|nci be nur p K � w
CEQATeumn Leader and Terry Galloway will he the Specific Plan Amendment team leader. Julie will be
responsible for managing all aspects ofthe contract. Julie has over 18 years of experience managing
large [ECUA and regulatory contracts with private developers and public agencies in her role as VCS
President' 1ndud|n1- contracts with the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG), Murhetm
Valley Unified School District (MVUSD) and City of Ontario, The VCS Team includes various support staff
and technical subcmnsu|iantsos 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 ot cleiive/ub|as. VCS will a|so provide biological
technical repdrt/K8SHCP analysis and oversight of subconsu|tanLs that will provide other necessary
technical studies and reports in Support of the Project, Our proposed subconsultant tearn includes Duke
CRM (cultural and paleontological resources), A/E Tech (noise impact analysis), it-anco (air quality, health
risk ausexmnnen1 and greenhouse gas impact analysis), LLG Engineers (traffic impact analysis), VVK4C
(engineering and hydrology/drainage study), LGC (geoCechnica|be(smic Study), and Group Delta for
(Hazards and, FiazardouaI'viatariab`.
meeting and exceeding your expectations requires a commitment 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 met.
Our ability and desire is to lead you through the environmental and regulatory processes as quickly and
cost effectively as possible and to meet the requirements as described this KFP.
We appreciate the opportunity io present this proposal, and look forward to demonstrating how our
team of professionals can provide the services important to the City and the P/ujed. Should you have
any questions', please do not hesitate to contact me at (949) 499-2700 (extension 2031,
jvande/most@vcseDvironmcnta/.cwm,orhy fax at(049)4gg'D3O9,
Sincerely,
]V|ieVondermos
President
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ExecutiveSummary ......................................................................................................... ..............................5
Consultant's Qualifications ............................................................................................. ..............................6
TeamOverview ........................................................................................................... ..............................6
EastLake Specific Plan Area ........................................................................................ ..............................6
Specific Plans and CEQA Documents .......................................................................... ..............................8
Entitlement................................................................................................................. ..............................8
Scopeof Services ............................................................................................................ .............................10
ProjectUnderstanding ............................................................................................... .............................10
EastLake Specific Plan Revision ................................................................................. .............................10
Approachand Methodology .................................................................................. .............................10
MajorTasks and Deliverable .................................................................................. .............................10
California Environmental Quality Act Scope of Work ................................................ .............................14
Approachand Methodology .................................................................................. .............................14
MajorTasks and Deliverables ................................................................................ .............................15
Schedule..................................................................................................................... .............................22
Information, Data and /or Assistance required of City Staff ...................................... .............................23
Conflictof interest .......................................................................................................... .............................24
References.................................................................................................................... ...............................
25
MillCreek Wetlands ............................................................................................... .............................26
SANBAG On -Call Environmental Services ............................................................... .............................27
MVUSD On -Call Environmental Services ................................................................ .............................28
SUMMERLY, Lake Elsinore, CA ............................................................................... .............................29
APPENDIX
Appendix A: Resumes
ENCLOSURE
Cost Proposal
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The VCS Team proposed for the Project has extensive experience working in the Back Basin and has built
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and maintained strong relationships with City staff and regulatory staff operating in Riverside County. In
addition we have over 20 years of experience with Specific Plans, Specific Plan Amendments and CEUA
compliance including production and management ofE|Rs.
VCS is uniquely qualified to complete this work and we have provided an aggressive schedule in order to
meet the OYy/x desired completion date of August 2015. Our goal will be certification of an BR in
support of SPA that promotes an economically vibrant, attractive community with o m|x 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 RFP as we see necessary, In order to
furtherotreorn|ime our tasks and budget, we propose that Project budgeting and scheduling be divided
into two phases asdescribed in detail in our cost proposal.
SP2 Specific Plan
SP4 Final Specific Plan*
EIRI Prepare Initial Study and Notice of Preparation
EIR2 Prepare Technical Studies
a Biological Survey and MSHCP
b Cultural and Paleontological
c Noise Impact
d Air Quality, Health Risk Assessment and. GHGs
e Traffic Impact Analysis
f 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
EIR5 Prepare and Distribute Final EIR
EIR6 Findings
EIR7 Meeting Attendance
8 Project Management and Public Outreach*
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Team Overview
Preparation o+o Specific Plan Amendment
iration of an Environmental irnpact Report
Julie will be responsible for managing all aspects of the contract and project, including strategy
concerning the Back 8esin. ]uUe he, nver 18 years of experience rnanaOhng |a/@a CEQA and regulatory
contracts with private developers arid public agencies and extensive experience working intAe [LSP
area. Peter Carlson has over 20 years of experience with CEQA compliance, creation of specific plans and
prolectent|dernent|nhis,n|easVicePresidentufVCSandwurk!ngfnrthecbkssofNewpert8eachaod
Laguna Niguel. Peter Carlson will be in charge of CEQA document preparation. —terry G alioway, President
of the Galloway Group, will be responsible for production of the SPA. Terry has over 30 years of
emer|encp with the creation nfspedfic plans and has collaborated with VCS on several proiects in the
past 18 years, including the Monrovia Nursery development in Glendora, California and an |nfi|l
neighborhood design called the Groves in Upland, California, Per the REP, o table is provided below
showing approximate percentage of the VCS Team's contribution to the Project. Resumes are provided
ln Appendix A.
Julie Vandermost
Principal In Charge
20 percent
Peter Carlson
Lead Project Manager (CEQA)
15 percent
Terry Galloway
Lead Project Manager (SPA
15 percent—
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VCS Support Staff
Research and support
20 percent
TGG Support Staff
Research and Support
20 percen_t
Technical SubconSUItants
1, Technical Studies
1jo —percent
VCS has extensive experience working in the Back Basin since 2803. Julie Vandermost represented John
Laing Homes when it purchased the Summedy project. Julie developed the strategy to amend the
existing Lake Elsinore Lake Management Plan (LK4P) U.i Army Corps ofEngineers (AC0E) Section 404
Permit to include the Summer|y 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 556 acres wetlands
complex. In Z003, the wetlands were not receiving sufficient water and the Corps was threatening to
issue Notices of Violation to the co-permittees.
In 2004 the western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (K0SHCP) was being
finalized. The planners had mapped the Traverse Soils Series and areas of smooth taqz|ant in the Back
Basin as target conservation areax. These soils and plants were scattered all over the Back Basin,
rendering it useless for development. VCS led a team of City officials, including the former City Manager
and Planning Director and representatives of John Laing Homes in meetings with Riverside County, U.S.
Fish & Wildlife Service and California Department ofFish &Game to revise the mapping lnthe Back
Basin. In a series of meetings, |t was determined that the Back Basin was not targeted as a vvUdU6e
movement corridor area or other type of valuable hmb|tat. The agencies simply wanted in reach to a
target number nfacres preserved in the Dock Basin mapping unit. The negotiated target acreage was
ultimately identified ax77Oacres.
The 165 acre parcel was meant tobaaplacehoNer. The thought was that all future development inthe
Back Basin would be required to preserve some amount of open space, appropriate flood storage area,
and contribute to the fair share costs of supplying water to the 356 acre wetlands. The Specific Plan
Amendment will allow the City 10 spread the required acreage across the site by creating policies on
open space to meet the target acreage. In order to pay for fair share coats of supplying water for the
wetlands, as well as other shared infra structure, we recommend that an infrastructure financing plan be
prepared for the Back Basin as part of the Specific Plan Amendment and CEQA document to allow fair
share costs tobe paid by those benefittim8. VCS is prepared to include a financing plan ,ubconsu)tanton
our team and/or work with the City staff, committees and/or City's consultant to prepare a plan. We
believe that this isa key element of the Specific Plan Amendment.
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 Documents
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City with the SPA arid accompanying [EDA document, VCS Team Member Terry Galloway and Principal
members of TGG have been involved in the planning of numerous master planned projects over the last
30 year's including the preparation of Specific Plans related to communities such asTown0ate and
Moreno Valley Ranch in Moreno Valley and Dove Canyon and Foothill Ranch in Orange County, After
forming TGG, the firm has been responsible for the planning and/o/ preparation of almost twenty
different Plan documents Specific � ----- -�- --Plan Amendments including the Park View Specific
Plan in Upland ' a mixed Use project consisting of 100,000 SF ofcommero|m|/ofOce and 450 mixed
residential un|ts. in recent yea/s, TGG has foCusted 0o tbm former dairy (ands |n the Ontario region
assisting a consortium of -developers and land owners as part ofthe [)Diado General Plan. Update (The
0ntobuP|on)andhspreporodscvera!sped�cp|anstooyseDlatcaUy plan and develop vxhat|sknown
ay The New Model Colony. TGG has been significantly involved in the Specific Plan and SPA documents
including Countryside SP, Esperan7.a SP, Grand Park SP, The AvenUe SPA and Rich Haven Mixed Use SPA,
VCS has prepared CE(\A documents for various schools, transportation projects, municipal projects and
residential developments. Additionally, VCS has been providing community outreach services since the
company was founded, including running ^ 75/2536 winning election in the City of Azusa for the
Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan. VVe have provided various outreach services to transportation agencies,
cities, water districts and private developers. A brief list ofexanip(ea of our completed arid/or current
CECy\ 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 CEQA, VCS has extensive experience entitling largo
development projects, This work allows us to understand the entire workings of a project from initiation
to completion, Examp|es include the following:
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Standard Pacific: >KyflOgC�
The New Home Company: Marywood
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Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan
X
X
City of Ontario: Mill Creek Wetlands
X
x
City of Ontario: New Model
In addition to our work in the Back Basin and with CEQA, VCS has extensive experience entitling largo
development projects, This work allows us to understand the entire workings of a project from initiation
to completion, Examp|es include the following:
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Rosedale, City of Azusa.
1,250 homes on 325 acres
Mountain Cove, City of Azusa
325 homes on 268 acres
Monrovia Nursery, City of Glendora _....__.._
124 homes on 95 acres
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Three Oaks, City of Walnut
268 homes on 500 acres
Pine Valley Estates, City of Chino Hills
98 homes on 192 acres
Murrieta Corporate Center, City of Murrieta
709,592 safe of retail and office on 66 acres
MVUSD Vista Murrieta High School
250,000 s.f. for 3,500 students on 50 acres
MVUSD Mails and McElhinny Campus
250,000 s.f, for 2,800 students on 52 acres
MVUSD Murrieta Mesa High School
275,000 s.f. for 2,400 students on 62 aces
Skyridge, City of Mission Viejo
84 homes on 28.5 acres
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
Project Understanding
The Lake Elsinore Back Basin is a unique place for several reasons:
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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 Anaiysis: 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
issues pertaining to the ELSP area will be analyzed to establish the opportunities and constraints needed
to help guide the proposed land use and development criteria for the proposed SPA. VCS will prepare an
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 loaf graphically summarizes all issues onto on e
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• Draft Reconnaissance Analysis Report
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Task SP2a: Project Visionin y
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 obiectives. 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
I_ I_ ! 1: ._.,s... the will finalize the � ...J 1� ,J 1-.
Specific Flan objectives. Per the client's direction, the lean! will finalize the prefer lte d ILI J line appr oaL!!
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
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Water facilities
Sewer services
® Drainage facilities
® Water quality
Public services
f. Development Regulations
This bushes the a.,,...J..rds is for development of all land IIIces Alithin
1111) JC(,tlVll establishes 411C JIaIIUa1UJ and requirements Ivl Ucvely Nl
the specific plan area. Where development regulations differ frorn the City's Zoning Code, or
are in addition to the provisions of the Zoning code, new regulations will be provided. This
section Inlill - Address the fnlln \A /ing elements.
® Permitted Anri rnnriitinnally permitter) rises
® General site development criteria
® Development standards governing site planning
Development standards for each land use
® Conservation Areas
® Parking
® Lighting
® I anric�apints
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.ciignage
■ Green and sustainable land use regulations if applicable.
g, Design Guidelines
This section establishes the overall aesthetic vision of the SY1eCifiC Plan area and provides
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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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East Lake Specific Plan RFP
Preparation of a Specific Plan Amendment
Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report
• 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 documents that are legally defensible because if an opponent is going 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 allo ,c .,� to f.,l iii $hn nccpnrp of t POP niit also rParfirms nijr nnsirinn 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 iost Streamlined n r. J cess and dl umen.. s possible. The V i Teim ha, P Pensive
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experience assessing changes in projects against original CEQA and planning documents. Our
understanding of the fundamentals and the intricacies of CEQA 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.
Mainr T;irks and Deiiverahles
Task EIR1: Prepare initial Study and Notice of Preparation
VCS'S annroach to the CEQA document is hacprl nn the nrPnaratinn of a ComprPhenSIVP prpiect
descrip tion. 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 comments. This is significant because post technical study revisions are
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 E/R2., Technical Studies
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 NISHCP.
Cultural and Paleontological Resources: A Cultural and Paleontological Resources Analysis will be
prepared that will include research, Native American consultation, field survey and report in support of
the EIR.
Geology and Soils: A significant portion of the ELSP area is located within a 100 -year floodplain.
Approximately 770 acres referred to as the `Back Basin" will be set aside for permanent open
tnara /rnncarvation_ The VCS Teary will perform a geotechnical, /seismic study that will include a
reconnaissance level geotechnical field Lila iii and review of readily available published geological,
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geotechnical and seismic maps and any provided geotechnical technical reports pertinent to the site.
ThThe purpose of the report will ho to nrn Atja � ciimmary of rmorall aPnPral aPntPrhniral and cPicmir
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conditions. These primarily include anticipated soil conditions, expansive soils, soil settlement,
collapsible soils, regional faults, liquefaction and dynamic settlement potential. No sulDsur face
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 for All Appropriate Inquiries). The Phase I 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 /forestland will also be considered as they apply to the subject site and include reconnaissance
of th® properties without Inclikiirliml nrnnorty owner interkriews and inspections within hitilrlingc, The ESA
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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 E SP as Veil
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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• Engineering and hydrology /drainage study
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• Traffic impact analysis
• Fiscal Impact Analysis (Study not listed in the RFP — Costs not included us iosk would be optional)
Task ElR3, 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 Citv 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 City's CEQA Environmental Checklist issues based on a preliminary review of the
proposed i3roiect. 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 second Administrative Draft EIR will be finalized and serve as the Public Draft EIR, 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 during their review will be forwarded to VCS for incorporation into the Final
Draft Ef R, YVhlch iVlii Delve as the Public Draft EIR. The City Will Y ylio yi the doC lrnent 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 Avaiiabiiity (NOA) for a 45 -day public review and coiinirner�t period. T he 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 FIRS: 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 EIR6: 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 to prepare the EIR. 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 /or public agencies having an interest in the proposed project: specifically, this task will
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 to ensure that their work addresses the issues identified by City staff and in the
Notice of Preparation (NOP) comments. In addition, the entire work effort will be conducted pursuant
to the City of Orange environmental review process. As a result, close coordination with the City's
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 community 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 - making process. VCS's community outreach
effort will be led by Peter Carlson and jujie 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 CE^A requirements;
a rnnsultatinn And rnnrrdinatinn With the Citv'C Planning Dp.nartmpnt and other relevant
Department staff and /or responsible agencies as determined necessary to address the
environmental review process and environmental issues;
® Consultation and coordination with the EIR technical consultants to ensure that the technical
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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produced by the VCS Team. As a first order ofbusiness, the VCS Team, if selected, will request a
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worked for Civic Partners and on the Waterbury project. We believe that these contracts/relationships
significantly enhance our ability to build consensus around the Back Basin Plan and Specific Man
Amendment and do not represent a conflict of interest,
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REFERENCES
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 2 letters of recommendation
are also provided in this section.
Scott Murphy
8 Years
Planning'Director
CEQA
City of,Ontario
NEPA
Phone-, 909'395-2419
Regulatory z �Permlttln
Email: s1murphy@cLontario.ca.us
Regulatory Consultation
Garry Cohoe
5 Years
Director of Project Delivery
CEQA
San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG)
NEPA
Phone: 909-889-8611
Regulatory Permitting
Email: garry@sanbag.ca.gov
Regulatory Consultation
Blh Mien
10 Years
Assistant Superintendent of Facilities Services
CEQA
Murrieta Valley Unified School District (MVUSD)
NEPA
Phone: 951-696-1600
Regulatory Permitting
Email: bolien@murrietak12.ca.us
Regulatory Consultation
Don Mitchel
12 Years,
Senior Vice President
Regulatory Permitting
McMillin Land Development
Regulatory Consultation
Phone: 619-794-1252
Email, DMitcheil@mcmillin.c.om
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Mill Creek Wetlands
Project Oveerview
The [uomrnun�aCraek Watershed Regional Water Quality Project (Mill Creek VVedondo b a 52-acre
natural �ethnd system that provides water qua}dK recreation, and habitat restoration benefits, booted
in the Prado Basin. The project is the result of a multi-agency partnership with the Corps, City of Ontario,
City of Chino, San Bernardino County Parks, Orange County Water District, and the inland Empire
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 Corps and the City of Ontario. The project w/asgk/entheOuts1andingPub|icSectorCivi|Engioeedng
Proiect Award by the American Societv of Civil Engineers in June 2014.
• Prepan^donof California Environmental Cma|by Act KEIV\ Mitigated Negative Declaration
• Preparation of Natinnil FnNironmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Assessment
Regulatory, Permitting, Monitoring, Biology
• Jurisdictional Delineation and Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan
• California Rapid Assessment Methodology (CRAM)
• Section 404 Nationwide Permit with DSPACE
• Section 401 Water Quality Certification with Regional Water Quality Control Board
• Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement with California Department of Fish and Wildlife
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Section 7Consultation
• CDFQ Section 2080.1 for threatened and endangered species
• Construction monitoring
• Migratory Bird Treaty Act Surveys
• Least Bell's vireo surveys
• Burrowing owl surveys
Community and Governmental Relations
VCS led the muN'ngencycounj|nation 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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8AN8AG On-Call Environmental Services
Project Overview
VCS is the sole on'ooU environmental firm for SANBAG,
providing environmental services including preparation of
CEOA/NEPA documents and pea/ review of CEOA/NEPA
documents including technical studies. VCS provides strategic
planning and oversees jurisdictional resource field
delineations and reports, as well as preparing b|o|og|oe|
repo/b, regulatory permit applications, CRAM assessments,
and E|R compliance documents.
Environmental Oversight & Management
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In the preparation and review of environmental documents for 3ANBAG, VCS's focus is to ensure
compliance with Ca|trans, FHVVA^ and FTA policies and guidelines to minimize delays in the agency
review and approval process and provide strategic advocacy on 6AN8AG's behalf. 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.
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VCS has provided environmental project management, prepared documents and naAu|atu/y permits
and/or conducted pee/ reviews for numerous additional SANDAG projects in the course of our
environmental on-call contract, including, but not limited tu the following projects:
w Colton Crossing
' ! 0 |'1S/-215"Devone"Interchange
* |-21GHOV Gap Closure
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p Newport Avenue bridge reconstruction
� 0 Palm Avenue Grade Separation
^ Hunt's Lane Grade Separation
� ° |'215 Washington Interchange
0 Measure [ Regulatory Inventory
' 0 SAN8AG Depot IHP(}Approval
0 }-1n Cherry and Citrus ECKCompliance
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K4VUSD On-Call Environmental Services
Valley Unified School District (M0USD) for its projects,
including CEQA and strategic advice related to species and PROPONENT: MVUSD
regulatory vxeteo issues. VCS oversees all technical
consultants, conducts public scoping meetings, community
outreach, and presentations to the K4VU8D Boa—
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Murrieta : k4urrieta Mesa High School
(K8K4HS)|ao275,%OO square foot high school on62 acres serving 2,4O0 Students. VCS was K1VU5D'slead
consultant for negotiating with the City of Murrieta, preparation and implementation of the regulatory
permits for impacts to a jurisdictional drainage, community nuireach with the adjacent residential
nei8hbo/hVods,andwo'kedc|ose|yxvithKKCforpreparationoftheElR.K4K4HSwoxzpprovedu:dVCQis
currently monitoring the mitigation site, which it also designed.
School: Vista Morrie|a High School 1VK8HS) is m 250,000 square foot high school on
50 acres serving 3,500 students, which was part ofa Specific Plan prepared by the City of Murrieta.
KU�n the City Ko,,iero were n�aad Agencies a preporod oio1 E|Rfur�4HS and the
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Specific Plan. VCS designed and imp|emented the mitigation program for impact's to the (luino
Checkeopot Butterfly (QCB) and drainages. All of 0VIVLJGD'S mitigation requirements have been
successfully satisfied and signed off by the regulatory agencies under the direction of VCS.
Mails and McElh : The Mails and McElhinny Campus |so 250,ODV square foot campus
serving Z,80U Kindergarten through Dm grade students on 52 acres. VCS was MVuSD/x lead consultant
for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report. Additionally, the Campus is located in QCB and
coastal California gnatcatchar(CGN)critical habitat, within the Western Riverside kxSHCP, and contains
numerous jurisdictional drainages. VCS developed a strategy to avoid impacts tojurisdiction in order to
avoid a Section 7 consultation with the USFVVS regulatory permits, and a protracted negotiation onthe
K4SHCP. This strategy saved the District a substantial amount of development costs, but more
importantly allowed MVUSD to begin construction on time to meet the opening date for students, which
would not have been possible without this strategy,
CNG Bus Fleet Conversign_Proect: VCS prepared an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
(|S/K4ND) for the conversion nfK4VUSC/sexisting diesel bus fleet to a compressed natural gas fueling
facility otthe District office. VCS provided project management, developed comprehensive project
description, coordinated with rub'conuu|tan1xand oversaw all technical studies and reports, identified
and detailed mitigation measures as part of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The
!S/KHND was certified and the project was approved oo November 8,2O1Z.
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City of Lake Elsinore Preparation ofa Specific Plan Amendment
East Lake Specific Plan RFP Preparation of an Environmental I Report
SUMMERLY, Lake Elsinore, CA
Project Overview
Sunmmedy is a 706-acne noaste, 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 |s 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 itisu historic lake bed and
continues to store water in the 1Vo year flood event. VCS LOCATION: Lake Elsinore, California
assisted the development team in identifying strategy to PROPONENT. McMillin Summerly, LLC
ensure regulatory permitting to meet price and schedule, CONTACT: Don Mitchel
which included working with the City of Lake Elsinore and
Elsinore Valley Municipal VVutmr District to amend a CONTRAM $280,000
temporary 404 Permit to allow development in the Lake START DATE: 2002
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Recommended modifications \oan existing multi-party 404
permit, previously considered tnbe out of compliance due to
the required mitigation measures having not been fully
implemented.
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added as a co-pennittee with the City of Lake Elsinore and
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of Engineers and California Department Fish and Gametoallow
use oy the existing 404 permit and issuance ofo new Section
16O2Strenmbed Alteration Agreement.
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Assisted the City and developer with Western Riverside County
Multiple Species Habitat Plan participation and negotiations
with the County and USFVV5.
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acreage to satisfy 4O4 1682 and[WSHOP.
Environmental Services
• Secured amended Section 4V4 permit and CDFG Section 16O2.
• Prepared the Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan for over
1OO acres nf new habitat.
• Managed rare plant, endangered species, and burrowing owl
Surveys.
• Continuing to conduct five year mitigation monitoring and
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planning and construction of our school sites and appreciate how VCS works
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to nicer project schedules and budgets, This Includes obtaining permits
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(Department of Fish and Chine, U,S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Regional
Water t;uality Control Board), preparing C EO A documents.. handling MSHC P
compliance, performing due diligence on our land purchases, monitoring
mitigation sites, and briefing the Board of Eiducation and concerned
residents,
District Support Center
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It semis that all of our school sites have multiple challenges. One in
Murrieta, CA 92562
particular, Vista Murrieta High School, was very challenging because we had
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Quino Checkerspot butterflies on the site, Mr. Carlson represented the
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w�st.ara�arri�.t:c�.ii.1 a. a.
Department of Fish and Game, which included the Assessment District 161
Habitat Conservation Flan (HCP), a multi -party plan with the U,S. Irish &
Wildlife Service, and various public agencies and private sector participants
Our Mission
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which included two high schools, two middle schools, and four elementary
schools, Mr. Carlson prepares and /or oversees the CCQA documents for all
of out- new school facilities. The challenge to be faced was managing
multiple schools simultaneously and dealing with the community issues
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 nie at 951 ~696 -1600 ext,11 80 or through ernail at
Board of Edueation
Sincerely,
Rot)ila CriSt
Ke,nrieth C. 1_iicksoo
Paul F, Difflcy 111
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William (:. Ulien
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Assistant Superintendent, Facilities/Operational Services
Murrieta Valley Unified School District
Son Bernardino Associated Governments
1170 W, 3rd Sircel, grid Floor Son Bernardino, CA 92410-1715
Phone: (909) 884-8276 Fox; (909) 885-4407 WeL Www-sallblogxO .90V
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Letter of Recommendation for
Vandermost Consulting Services, Inc.
Vandermost Consulting Services, Inc. (VCS) provides on-call environmental services to
the San Bernardino Association of Governments (SANBAG), VCS staff is very
innovative and proactive in determining 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 them.
VCS acts as SANBAGs environmental staff, 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. SANBAG 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 Wildlitic Service, and California
Department of Fish and Came 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 oil this, we have asked VCS to act as the
environmental project manager for our highest priority projects, the Devore Interchange
and Colton Crossing.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions at 909-889-8611, ext. 176,
Sincerely,,
Garry Coboe
Director of Project Delivery
SANBAG
garryCa,)sanbag.ca.gov
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Julie Vandermost is President of VCS Environmental (VCS), a full service environmental
firm headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, California specializing in CE QA at)(] NEPA
document preparation as well as program management oversight and review services, and
environt-aental-regulatory,.strategi(- planning and permitting related to Watersof the US
and State including wetlands, endangered species and water quality.
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1-15/'215DEvox INrWCnAmsm *ANQAG.Dswox4Cx— The 115/|2z5omyo/e Interchange
is one of the San Bernardino Associated Governments' (SANBAG) priority project,, and
had an immovable schedule for funding. The project included the addition oftruckby+
soocxnom
pass lanes ^^ well as the ,e-cno,tm� �
c oof�on Boulevard (Route 66).3AN8xG asked
Julie mpn�rct manage the env|mnmenta|tasks for this poVedtoensve the ohedu|m
BASn�oinQy&4inv,i^
� ' ' was m�# |nadd�unta managing the oom�etkonof the CcQ�m[PA document, VCS was
C�minu|�u�b�e'Cmh[orni= ~ '
State University, Fullerton asked to =aist Caltrams in seruring regulatory permits, The project impacts over rU
drainages, over 2Oncxsvf San BemaginoKengamoRat hab�xtand Vome6�amkum|
loo7
resource. Julie has been Instrumental inadvising the project team un avoidance measures
VCS Pnosmcwr SINCE 18g6 ns well nsproject, permitting strategy in order m advance the project.
Sxm�BAxaRexwcu uwoFOREST, CA—)heShea/nakenanchpm�c wNbode,eopudasa
Pu�pe�mma���nvmcs `
Orange County Women's residential community. Julie haswrrked on chisnn4ect since its inception and has been
Transportation Seminar Board instrumental in guiding the strategy for ourregn Channel stabilization and eXu|atow
permitting. Sh�/aakerand the Cnumyof Orange have worked together u/pe/mi/A|mn
ofo/��oo�oiveoiwchair �
Parkway, which r""y thwwmh the project site, Permits |nd"dr v V1ACc section 40*
Permit USFWS Section � RVv�CnSnmiun xsz Water oua|hv Certification, and [nF��
�oo�esmwx�m*.�mnoms
American Public Works Section 1682 StreambodA|teraUon Agreement. VCS iscurrw"dycvnducUnnhiu!vg/co/
Association mooitv0n& and permit compOancc for the project
Association ofEnvironmental
yomwsou\ McMuuw Compxm/,s, LLC, LAKE Ea/wp^,, CA — Summe,|y by xxcwlUUn
pmfeun|noa|s
Companies, LLC, is u master planned golf community in Lake Elsinore for which VCS
Association of State Wetlands
provided strategic environmental planning and regulatory permitting services. Julie led
Managers
negotiations with the City of Lake Elsinore and Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
resulting in the agencies agreeing to 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
psaun'pe,mittee. The alternative, initiating a new individual permit, would have required
a multi-year effort with significant impacts to the schedule. Permitting was completed in
2007, and innp|*mentwtion of the VCS prepared Habitat Mitigation and monitoring
Program is neat, the end n[ its second year.
LAND VERITASmITIGATION BANKS,soUTHERNomFORNIA — ]Wie leads the technical teamfor
the Land Veritas Mitigation Batiks, which includes three. sites with over 4,s0o acres of
mitigation in Southern CpUh/m/avo|vcd at over $50 million. Julie works closely with the
Mitigation Banking |mema| Review Team, consisting of the U5ACE, UScmA, corvv &
Several RWQCB5, VCS Secured the la ii dverita sm itigation bank. Coll) URL and produced the
Word Press wo6dto. VCS has prepared fact sheets on the banks, created axpmcipUzcd
hu//"eosca'dthath,andsthmbanks, and provides outreach services ,n all potential bank
users, from public 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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PETER CAF�t^l, ~�)O�^m�
Vice President
Muxna7nVAum UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, xxmnmcn\CA— VCS was the prime environmental
services consultant for KxurhetovuUeY Unified School District on its |osc three schools,
totaling over 150 project acres and 775,000 square feet of building space, Portions of tile
project sites were Occupied by endangered species, thus requiring extensive negotiations
with the USFWS and CDFW, Peter led the team through negotiations with the regulatory
agencies to develop strategies that would diminish or release the District from permitting
requirements when possible,. Peter also prepared the CECIA documentation, conducted
outreach with the cornmunity, arid rnanaged the implementation of mitigation programs,
ROSmALE SPECIFIC PLAN, MONROVIA NURSERY, AZUSA, CA — Petermv^agedaUaspects of
entitlement for the s00-ar,emn"rov*Nuscry,ifufmma:rico|h u/e|/cninxtoeeaq!p,
planned 1'Z50 home residential development. Hcmanaged the- technical studies for the
project as well as the preparation of the Environmental Impact Rep"',. Peter led the
strategic planning related to all nub|ic agency coordination, including c"m'diovhvn with
the Public Utilities Commission for two grade separated crossings ontheoite,andwmdod
with the Gold Line Authority and Metrolink for the realignment of a roach of the existing
train tracks to accommodate the grade separated crossings. In xddibon' Peter worked
extensively with City staff and made all applicant p/eso^tativos to the Ma^mn8
Commission, City Council and community groups.
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As Vice President of VCS Environmental (VCS), Peter Carlson manages the Company's
environmental documentation (CEQA/NEPA) and regulatory permitting division and
biology department, He has prepared numerous environmental documents for a wide
variety of public and private projects including regional mitigation sitesi residential- and
commercial development, parks arid lighted ball fields, schools, churches, roadways,
commercial airports., and storm drain facilities. His strong planning background and ability
to review and understand technical documents (including traffic, hydrology, biology, anti
geology) enables him to prepare environnient, r nderstanding of
the project objectives and technical details, Peter has taken an active role with staff in
negotiating regulatory permits, preparing and negotiating Section 7 consultations arid
Habitat Conservation Plans, preparing restoration plansi and rnonitoring field conclitions-
EDUCATION
Prior to joining VCS in 1999, Pe�erspent 12 years working as a public sector planner for
B,A. Environmental Studies,
the cities of Newport Beach arid Laguna Niguel. His experience includes, preparing general
with an empnasis In Urban
plans, Zoning codes,. specific plans, entitlement, and CEQA/NEPA documents,
Planning and History:
Vnivemityo[ California, Santa
Barbara, 1987
Cum^momoA CREEK WATERSHED REGIONAL WATER QUALITY PROJECT (MILL Cnssvuarmmosb C/r/
VCS VICE pncym'mT S'NcTI-999
OFF ONTARIO, CA — Mill Creek Wetlands is a S2-acre natural wetland syster" that provides
water quality, recrt'!ation,and habitat restoration beriel its, located in tile Prado Bash.Tha
vnomSmw«Lo»nuATmW*
project is tile result uf a f-riulti-agency parLnershlp with the USACE, City of Ontario, City of
Association of
Chino, San Bernardino County Parks, Orange County Water District, arid the Inland Empire
Environmental Planners
Utilities Agency. Peter prepared the CEQA and NFPA (10CUrrientation, biological technical
American Planning Association
muaks' and assisted with governmental relations, Pm8mm management services, and
regulatory permitting. He oversees construction in the field to confirm compliance With
all required environmental measures. The project was given the Outstanding Public
Sector Civil cnxinrerioQProject Award by the Am,rimo Society of Civil Engineers iojune
2014.
Muxna7nVAum UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, xxmnmcn\CA— VCS was the prime environmental
services consultant for KxurhetovuUeY Unified School District on its |osc three schools,
totaling over 150 project acres and 775,000 square feet of building space, Portions of tile
project sites were Occupied by endangered species, thus requiring extensive negotiations
with the USFWS and CDFW, Peter led the team through negotiations with the regulatory
agencies to develop strategies that would diminish or release the District from permitting
requirements when possible,. Peter also prepared the CECIA documentation, conducted
outreach with the cornmunity, arid rnanaged the implementation of mitigation programs,
ROSmALE SPECIFIC PLAN, MONROVIA NURSERY, AZUSA, CA — Petermv^agedaUaspects of
entitlement for the s00-ar,emn"rov*Nuscry,ifufmma:rico|h u/e|/cninxtoeeaq!p,
planned 1'Z50 home residential development. Hcmanaged the- technical studies for the
project as well as the preparation of the Environmental Impact Rep"',. Peter led the
strategic planning related to all nub|ic agency coordination, including c"m'diovhvn with
the Public Utilities Commission for two grade separated crossings ontheoite,andwmdod
with the Gold Line Authority and Metrolink for the realignment of a roach of the existing
train tracks to accommodate the grade separated crossings. In xddibon' Peter worked
extensively with City staff and made all applicant p/eso^tativos to the Ma^mn8
Commission, City Council and community groups.
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Community Design - Apch|»ecturm4 Design
Terry Galloway is the founder and President of The Galloway Gn)qj). a Newport Beach,
Cali fornia-based real estate development and design consulting firm, specializing in. strategic
land planning, site planning, entitlement services And design consulting services. With more than
twerity-flive years of experience in planning, pro ect direction, and architectural design, Mr.
Cjallovvay's vision has steered his firm to critical success by providing creative planning and
design SOILltions, establishing The G(tllosw�jl Group as a leader in developing in ark et-responsive
development program,-,,, planning concepts and product coil figuration s.
With extensive experience thl-OUghout the United States and Mexico, thmNinn has assisted
developers and builders io the conceptualization, design and/or Implementation o[ over 4O
master-planned oon1nnuodi*$@Udunestimated 2|U,0D0 residential homes and 7,jO0muUi-Ouoi|y
dwellings. The client list for The Galloway Grouji includes leading community builders and
developers, resort developers, large land holders, national, regional and local bo/nebui|dem.local
agencies and comm000\tv/hou}enwUc,associations.
Prior k\lOmndingthe firm, Mr, Galloway bukithe position of director of planning For two
international orchitecture»ndplanning firms and olarge Orange County planning and
engineering firm and has pruviuoe|y held positions us project director. 'ou manager and senior
designer at large international multi-disciplinaryfirms,
His affiliations include:
plonnms
w dmmicaxPl(jnning Axsoci(Viow
w Building Inclustij, n/*Awneriuo
� /lomu.Bx8wery Council o/lomlhmnx 1994-1995)
� &n6or Housing Council
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Urban Land IuYilx/x
a U S' Green (-"Omnci/
Bb work has been recognized witlioumoms awards, including the prestigioumPC8CGo)d
Nugget Awards and the National Senior Housing Council Awards.
&r.WNo,�vay holds u Bachelor ofDesign firorn the School of Art and Architecture at. the
/ Duivo-sUxo[(-'n|ikzrn|a^ Los Angeles, and a Master o[ Landscape /\,uhikc,urehnmCx|ihorniu
State Polytechnic University at Pornona. He is accredited by the American Planning Association
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as ucmdi0ed p!m`uor(/\lCP)mnd is LBEDopprnvcd professional, He resides in |.ugunn
Niguel, California, eitb his n/ih» and two uhUd|'cu and c 'nys tcmn opndu, co/npiugond fishing.
Ho is u member ofCoast BiUm Community Cbucub.
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Mural 1Zesomms Iwlanianenient
California Prehistory
Section 106 C( mplhince
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Education
(`S €! it r M A And,, 2006
Sl.)�l , Grad Studies, Anth, 1996/97
tlC: Santa C rov, l3.A,, Anth, 19941
Professional Registrations.
RPA, No. '15969
County of I ivemide. ( No, 151 )
County of Oratt,w
Proksshnal a a?%be'S1'eIN
Ste cq for California Archaeology
Society Rn Amnicara Arcl'YStcology
Pacific Coot hadmMulical s _ cievy
Assoc, of h',nvironnteutal Profcssionat,,
Building, lndust:ry Association
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1(andw Santa Margarita
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.irclisacologic,cl'1`ec iiiiic iaia; I t:.A 1: ilwhwrsm:tt<al; '1996.
�rcltacolol ic';tl `I'Yxhnic.i tia, i'\ ackc),Aichaeologic.al Consulting, 1995 to 1996.
irchr I,a ; c:Yi I ..l.:,Y iail, I ler+Y:.ge R P)ume= t r castalmms, '1995.
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nthropologiod laboratory `IAAnician, hC Sttnta Crux, 1991
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06 BOOM, UAW I-hlK .l'H& Msetit
Skyridge. 1. e-gidcnrial, tlission `4 is jo, 6,1.11 d r.T2:CSt;•Yi r.
Bryn 1Tawz Ro lc1F;NteY1sion, f- .otn,a Lincla, 20- 14- Pre=sent
VA CIA, T_.mm Linda, M4—Present
C,tli(oriai. r SLre�rtJl ligilwaE� 1tYl, �'c�nirrra,'2(iI f •I resell(
fill, :sheet Bridle Repl.acemuni, Ws Angc 1( s, A Present
C olt:oii T i'idgCS, 2013- 1 -1
San Fe rnamlca Road Widening, 1 os all gel s, 2011-12
i' - F '7'I. "i(1 1
L,SUlfU.riiirt Avenue iUC 11I11J[Uy`L'.Cl iC lrtS, r.C3 t:l i�, .4�C left, ...vl 1
l.'&T \lobility 0h1 Call, 2011 -12
Palomar \ ountam Fuels \lodifac ation, 2011
Colton C'rossing Grade "Separation, 2009 -1�1
Ike roues Interchange TYnprowflients, 2008.11
Nhd Comity Parkway. west(,ro I2ivetside County, 200.5 -11
211, Street Widening, Bakersfield, 2008 -'10
California Valley Solar Ranch, San Luis Obispo 2{ 09- t0
ATanuncah 1Akes Pads land Recreation and ' jaRs System hA iste:r Plan 2009
1.- '15/511 -79 TYttcrclaauge:,'1`enlecula, 2006 1£1
Superstition Solar I, Imperial Valley, 2008,09
,McSweeny 14uYm, I IL°met, 2() €ITS
NbgnMia Awnur.ytficicaiinr;, 1�1s angelea, 2M8
l 1ac:ienda at Ftlicview 1 tilt•v, \4ojavc E')c a o, 2007-0,-,1
ihtjestic I fills Specific I'Ian, f 1"peria, 2007
?` ccMles f lighwrry I =.'ia1)rc >vc'nicnt , 2€ 05..08
1 e.seltaitc Regional Landfill. Gl�arnis, 2005 -06
l.as Coches (.rock T?Iemrnt art 4chcYO1, alpine, :'003
SLAdinrn Arco Station, San Diego, 2003 -04
1'TW'I wircless, C:;itagular /t'lslllS, —3,000 Facilities, CA, \V, and AZ, 1997 - 2001
Nluddy Canyon Archaeological I)rr..ajec,t, Newport Co:as1, 2000 -02
Bonita Canyon 5poi is 1' ark,Newport ..Beach, 1997
Ilicks (;;trivtna Retention Basin,:liviiie, C-A, 1996
`Testing of Phase III, I as `T'rancas Canyon, Newpoet Coast, "1995
Dam Recovery of`iite (.A- C)lt.A -641, Newport Beach, 1995
HAMM
PALEONTOLOGY
0 i ) i is
CRM-
Benjamin Schemer
Paleontologist
Expertise
Paleontological lfiesourc, ,Mstn,ig;ejn nt
1747NA excavation
Fossil prcpIumion
Rlaatursal g -,u mudlogtging
Directional drilling
Education
M.S., Earth Science., 2008 'YPSU, 13ozeman, MT
BA, Gcologyf , lath, 2002, F..arlh:am College, IN
Professional Registrations
P.aleotaualogist, County of Orange
Professional Memberships
society of Vertebrate 11:114'ontology°
Geologrleal Sot:ictV tdAl"Iaerictt
Society for Sedimenttlryr Geology=
Publications and Professional Papers
Schcr',cr, B., and Rt Benton, 2011, An evOuallon of
sixteen y'esa.rs of pralc-omolog;ic.al visitor ;itt nips ms iii
13;rcllands National Park, Saudi Dakota €'roci ding;,
of the 9th C onlevence, tan Fossil Rvsfattrccs# 11righarn
l'c ulig; UnivCrs ty Gcolop ttiaclie4, v. 49(rVj, p, 31.
`acherzcr„ .13„ L. 2010, Italy, and T:iphcrtr;r nv F°t.P.T.i,
vol, 2, ta). 3; p, 9,
Scherzer, B 'e., tared D. J. Varricc.hio.. 2111.0.
'Etphollon-ly= 4 a juvenile, ltnnhea,a11611C bonebCd
from the Two Medicine Formation ((ssatrrpsaniatx) -of
Nfontana: PALMOS, v_ 25, p. 780- 713:5.
Scherny, 1'S., and D. 1 arric chita. 2008. A debli;:
flow, hosted bonebed cif juveivle Ianihecrsaurita s it,
the °fac=es Medicine Formatiot1 of lklonr.ana; 68th
Annual :Ylecting, SocieW of Vertcbutc Paleontology,
ate
abstracts of papers, _ ou/' al of Verttlm
Paleontology, v, 28, nay. 3, p. 137A.
Varricchic,, .D., Jackson, F,, `lchc•rxar,, 13., 1111d ).
Sht 1ton. 2005, Don't hava a cow mare! W.' cooly
actnrlisric t:ciplaontrrny crag tha Yetllmvstone River of
ti(om,, na: 65th yams d mecting, Society of
Vertebrate 1'alcontcaltar y; aIbstr;;tcts (If papers, jnuarr,tl
cat Pek:onvolo y, v'. 25, no. 3,1-), 120A;
22 Soc4tY(a
R,anc ho Santa i1-har¢gtrita
California 92688
1149 -303 0420
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Ptofessional Experience
1l;aletrtatcrJstgia€ L .147,0 { M, F'vbruary 2014 to present.
I'alc:cyns {rl.crgicsil Specinliq 11,S:,m Diego NI111, 2013 -14
Paleontological Spec.iali,t 11, (P isxdcn,$), March 2111:2 to present,
P,tlrtantologim, S_`ti CA (Vernal, UT), 2011 to 2012.
Fossil I'r°epo-aiaror, C.,tttex County Museurta, 211111 to 21111.
11hv,ic al Science '1'c;chnician, Badlands Cabo ai Park, 201t1.
Vludk,zgee, /Ge:eric3git C' asonSyswmsUS,,A,'2t()6 car2fi09.
Paleoutological I'1011 A sistant, LRC ADIS US, 2006 to 2107,
Selected Project Experience.
1 ag;c1 Los 4c.rrarliais t: Nino 1 fills, 214- present,
Vila Borba, C�'hinta Mills, 2014- Imscsnt.
California tittc "er/Ff ighwstye -101, Ventura, 2014 P esent
Baker WTI), I )rest, 2 014- prct;cnt.
tikyrid} e Re,,lidentiil i11i:;sitrn 1'' c jo, 21 1'1- [?resent.
Willow height~, Dian and liar,
Thcn-lah I trncb, Corona,
Wyrle L,,ah Property, Norco, 2()11- present.
1)'r,r ch Way, San [metro 2014
Pacific I -Iigbi ands, Sao Diego, 2014.
;?M:�?VA Pipeline, S,ui lfttic:<r 2014.
81)C;& On- c=all, Cprkbaid, 2014.
'11,694A , Vista, 2014.
SOUP Star Lancaster, 2014, ..
Sol v F1'lsu, Ranchers Palos i ctt.lcs,, 2013 -1 el
Birch Hill", Brea, 2013
Victor Phelan, Plichm, 2013.
, %ftijave Solar Power, Hinkley, 2013,
Rio Grande and Colurnhia 3, Ro,amond, 2013,
Abnacda Corridors last, San Gabriel, 2013,
Genesis Solar Energy, Blythe, 2012 -13,
131ackstone, Brea, 2012.
SR -79 \Videuing;, Winchuste •, 201E
ON I.,itic l' °tarrsrzri skin, l.,:as Vegas, NV, 2012,
PG&E Line 109, San Francisco, 2012.
Gasco l'nt =ironrnental Service;, UT, 2012.
Seely 1Zicl },e. Read Minim,, UT, 2012.
Anad-arko Uintala and Palen, U1%- 2111 -12.
Nat wfic;Id PnIcontrologic:al :-md A rchc_cringical Services, LI T_ 2012.
Amidarko Uineah Basin �iicl�trcarn ;ind Psck;o, UT, 2011-12.
<'c.ntrtd Nr. ;in P'llcontolog')e < tl $latch Survc=v, UT, 2011.
ARCHAEOLOGY 1119rORY PALEONTOLOGY
ul ein ;.iAfe, 1T er.- niIIiodd M A.
JM Research & Consulting
5110 Magnolia Avenue
Kiverside, Cis Vi5ii6
951- 233 -6897
Cultural Resources Management
Survey, Evaluation, & Context Development
NR, CR &- Local Registration
Section 106 & CEQA Compliance
Education
UC, Riverside, M.A., History, , S ecialization in Hlstor is Preservation, 200
t in Riverside B A History, 2000
Profei s -ions! ExperienrA
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 Anza - Camp Anza Officers Club, City of Riverside, 2013 to present
HHER, 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
Sertinn 1n6 Compliance
HPSR, Inglewood Avenue Corridor Widening Project, City of Lawndale, Caltrans District 7, 2013
Van Buren ImBrovement Project, Joint Powers Authority. County of Riverside. EDA, 2013
Wattstar Cinema and Education, Los Angeles, 2010
County of San Bernardino Lead Abatement Program, Highland, Redlands, & San Bernardino, 2003
Preservation Planning & CEQA Compliance
Chicago /Linden 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
1115 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 #113, 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
Farsh d Farhang
At-eas of [+;:apex °tise
• Extensive. •ethnical Noise Experience on l nviroartment.11 at1ci'I'xrtllsl.irattatiriri Projects
• Project. Ma nagernelt of Feasibility Studies and Environmental Planning i "r ojects
• Ftill Familiarity with NI PA /C F,QA Requirements
• Construction Noise and Vilitation Assesstmcnts
• Highway and Roadway Noise Modelirig Using F 1W'A 'traffic Noise Model
• airport an-d. Alicyaft Noise Assessinents Iising the 1,AA Intes; rated Noise Mc.)del and the CI,S. Air
Force NOISEMAP
Education
1;.S, .C;lccnictal l +ta itictaztlfr 1.986 C;alilotraia State Univevsity, Fre --mo
Master of Business Administration 1994 C:saliforili.a State University, Fresno
Overview
For over 25 years, Mr. Farhang, has performed technical noise. work and managed projects in the
in frastruc t tire and environmeritaal sectors. Mt, Farhang's technical experience and expertise is in the area of
utilise and vibration nleasureinent, analysis, and control, over his career, IMr. 1 iarliang has analyzed iltiise .
effects of hundreds of transportation, tmilitarv, industrial, po -wer, conaallercial, residential, and other
c =tavirolunclital proiec:ts at rn -mw Mr. Farbany, is lolly faYnflirta-w.it,h the National
E'nvironinental Polim, pct (NE 1TA) and the C;alifo,mia Euviron Z ental Quality Act. tC ]",'Q Vii) requirements, for
project environmental Clearance and apptovtal, His experience and expertise have enabled 11'l,r. 1'arhatig to
ensure that the studies he conducts result ill full compliance "vith local, slate., allay fedeta?l regulations. Ile has
also served as an expert witness for controversial projects.
Mr. Farllang is experienced ill m ary facets of the: acoustics field, including envirotimental and tranq)ortation
nGiSe'. and Lll?9`at1Gn. nleasLirt.YZZe.1lt, ianfll'�'tiis� and. C43i1trS)l, l-Its environmental consulting expe:l"1e'IYCe iticlaades
exterior and interior noise and vibration assessnicalts :11741 reports for residetltial, commercial, school, i:7Ztbatng,
and nla.nyJ tither devetopi -rent projects Involving various noise sources'. 111$ tr i isportaition noise and
vibration experience includes traffic, trsatasitjl�tilar.>ac1, and .aviation. 11e, is fully fitniliai with the 11IWA and
various state transportation dcpartnaeno,', inclucling Caltt-suls' `1'raffc Noise, Analysis protocol, traffic noire
tinalysis and .reporting requirements.
Ill leis >miaaly years of practice, Mr. Farhang has 11e fortaaed work on hundreds Of projects SUCK as
transportadon projects, ineludiiig rail and transit, streets and highw a} , civilim-i airports_, illilitaay basses,
municipal. projects, .iiicludi.tlg schools, parks_, streets, Water treatment projem; private projects,
including residential Gild co nmeicial developments; and n-cauy others. Specific protest list-; may be prcivided
by reciue:st.
Professional ;Smities
Mernbc r, Itisfitutu of Noise t':ontrol l'ligmeering
Transportation Research Board ( 1'1173) ADC 40 Subcon- m— t.itte on `['ransportation Noise. and Vibration
Past Chair, ✓ C i . l,cis ,'�nl t;lesJ`C altrattl District 7 Professional Li:a son C ointilittee
Related Pi°ojesct ExpeHence
Forest Boundary Re.siden ial Development, live aside° Clount) C ,tlifi�tni,r
• University High 5chotal Football Field Los Angel" I.1llifte�d School District;
• Bristol Avenue Wicicninp, 1'h,ises 1 and ?, City OF Santa Ana, Caltrans District: 12
• SR 79 Realignment hA/l D, RivcnY ide County Traiasp(')] l.ation ("'()m mission (ItC 1 C` }, i"altr;arsw
]District 8
iLancopl EoK/ron&geyYta/' LLC
LORAGRA0OVSKY
Redondo Beach, California
Ms, Granovsky participated in numerous te�am meetings with [he Port�with other environmental professionals arid
with the Porfs in-house and Outside attorneys in preparing review comments and recommend atio ris,
operations, Port of Lona Beach, ThurasCo Proiect A'U - 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. THUMS proposed to install an amine CO2 rernoval plant cat its existing facility to remove excess CO,- frol-ri
the gas produced at the facility. This action prompted the preparation of a CEQA negative declaration by the Pori of
Long Beach. Ms. Granovsky prepared an air quality study and human health risk assessmont to evaluate the
,inot'S signi icance -Ath PEN thresholds and determine v,,hether the project would eligible f r ne ativ
Port of Los Pacific LA Marine Tefrninals 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 Port of Los Angeles, Ms. Granovsky assisted Pacific LA I'vlarine 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 human health risk
assessment to estimate health impacts in the San Pedro and Wilmington communities from proposed facility
Reodunho| and Other PrnipCtS
-The Clearwater program is the Sanitation Districts' comprehensive
planning and engineering effort to provide cost-effective and environmentally sound wastewater management
services and recycled water supply for the system through the year 2050, The project includes both project-level and
prograrnmatic GEQA anal NEPA coiniponents, Ms Granovsky's responsibilities included oversight of emission
quantification for project and programmatic elements, document preparation, interface with LACSD staff and
management to resolve technical issues and project modifications,
Ponte Vista Residential Development— Ponte Vista Development proposed to construct a residential complex in Sari
Pedro, California. The proposed project was sited near several major industrial complexes, including a jet fuel
storage facility and a refinery, Ms, Granovsky prepared a human health risk assessment in support of the ongoing
Environmental Impact Report effort to evaluate potential health impacts to the development complex from pollutant
emissions associated with the storage of jet file] and refinery operations at nearby facilities. Ms. Granovsky's was
directly responsible for conducting the air dispersion modding and human health risk assessi-rient,
Watts Lomita Resldent�� — 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 ',he public comments and evaluate health impacts to the development from Vie
Surrounding industrial facilities. Ms. Granovsky conducted air dispersion modeling and prepared a human health risk
assessment to evaluate potential health impacts to the residential development.
Tulare CqLL��� ' Ms, Gnmnnvykv has prepared numerous HRAn for milk dairies in Tulare County,
California, The projects involved oa|uu|odon of emissions from cattle houxiog, uH'mad dairy equipment and delivery
//-ancO It, EnV'[on0nenta/'LLC
0RAGQANOVSPY
Redondo Beach, California
(N8ko. Each project also included Ak dispersion modeling using health risk assessment and odors
Plariford Community Q)Ye e — The Hartford Community College project umuNad a framework for quantlyng and
valuing energy efficiency efforts, The project established baseline GHG emissions for the college campus, quantified
expected GHG reductions from recornmended 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 team and evaluated the trading potential of resultant
credits in the market.
ADDITIONAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE
° Assisted numerous facilities, including aircraft maintenance facilities with equipment monitoring and records
review as well ao8ACT determination, diesel-fueled stationary and portable equipment selection, permitting and
record keeping.
w Provided recommendations on applicability of various emissions control technologies.
* Prepared emission ca}ou/o\iupe and record keeping documentation for off-road construction equipment at
various California airport facilities and marine ports,
* Assisted DuOn¥mUm toci||Uea to determine economic, impact and dVYq|yp strategic compliance approaches to
RECLAIM and Title V.
* Provided permitting and regulatory compliance support <o oil refineries, Projects |on|UdadairpennittinO^A82D88
support and SARA 31Breporting.
p Prepared Risk Management Plans and California Accidental Release Prevention programs for ammonla
refrigeration facilities.
' * Prepared air quality applications in support of constrLiCtiOil and operation of industrial equipment, processes and
control equipment, Successfully and strategically negotiated with Air Quality Districts for acceptance. of permit
conditions that allow maximum operational flexibility while maintaining compliance with local, state and federal
regulatory requirements.
| * Evaluated ozone depleting substance use, recommended alternative technologies and identified shod-term and
long-term options to reduce or eliminate the use of such substances for several marine bases,
# Evaluated carbon sequestration technologies for the trading of CO2 in the global market,
EDUCATION
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MS, Environmental Engineering, University of California of Los Angeles
' BS. Civil Engineering, University bf California of Los Angeles
Ainnranhm
Mr. Kell D. Maberry has over 25 years of experience in the preparation of
transportation planning analysis, traffic impact studies and parking studies. He is a
licensed Traffic Engineer in the state ofCalifornia. rwc K8abvrm holds a Bachelor of
Science in Civil Engineering 6nrn the University of Maryland. He has extensive
experience in the preparation of traffic impact studies for a variety of }und uses, site
access and operational plans, simulation studies, parking studies, truNo and parking
^^="=°"mo°, "/""" =h""/ "",rnt/"=/ "/°"nnna muoe`wo route tn^cbno| o|ans. In
addition, Mr. Mubexy has provided on-call traffic and transportation engineering
consultation services to the. City of Corona, City of Irvine and the City of Dana Point.
'
Traffic Forecasting and Impact Analysis
Rep Its
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Transportation Planning and Site De igm
Consultation
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Mixed-Use Parking Demand Studies
Conceptual Improvement Plan
Preparation
' TmNc and Parking Field Studies
' 't���8�n��eo�n
'
Traffic Control
'
Signing and Striping Plans
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Suggested Route to School Plans
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Expert Witness Testimony
Prepared a Traffic Impact Analysis Report and Traffic Design Services for the ALBERHILL
RANCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. The proposed Project is located south of the 145
Fpwmwov in thr City v[Lake Elsinore, California. The P,vi=A,uoSisl�, 01 /uNenUa|
master plan development with approximately 1'612 residential dwelling w^iLs, 23-aue
sports park, and un8s0'studvnt elementary school oil approximately 4y4acres. The
traffic mody evaluated the proposed Project's potential traffic impacts for five (S)
different cumulative scenarios, at seven (7) key study intersections located throughout
the City ofLake, Elsinore. LLG mm,kad closely with City staff and Cm|uans staff during
the preparation of the Traffic /mpac, ^na|yois Report and throughout /ho approval
process.
Prepared vTraff ic|mpact Analysis Report for the ALBERHILLVILLAGES SPECIFIC PLAN.
The proposed Project is located along the south side vf the |as Freeway, west of Lake
Street, in the City of Lake Elsinore, California. The Project consists ofpmixed-use
master plan with approximately �z^4residential dwelling units and approximately
2,507,000 5; of commercial and office development, and institvt|nnal uses with
approximately o'V5o Students on approximately 1'4noacres, Thirteen (13) key existing
study intersections were designated for evaluation /o,,hw m1ning analysis, nineteen
(18) key study intersections were designated for evaluation for the General Plan
Bvi|dpmVvhhoot Project analysis, and twenty-five (zs) key Study intersections were
designated for evaluation for the General Plan oui|dovtvYith 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
e"iW""t Without Project analysis, and thirty-one (31) key roadway segments were
designated for evaluation for the General p|nn ouUdnm With Project analysis. LL6
worked closely with City staff, County staff, and Ca|tr"n, 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 /Professional Land Surveyor /CA #L7434
1992 /Professional Civil Engineer/ #49884
1990 /Professional Mechanical Engineer /CA #26969
Years of Experience: 24
PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
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
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.
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9 M.Sc. in Geoenvironmental Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2003
® B. Sc. in Civil Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 1995
• California, Certified Geotechnical Engineer, GE 2770
• California, Registered Civil Engineer, RCE 60716
® 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 Manager /Engineer, Treatment Plant Building "N ", San 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
Colurribo.
® Project Manager /Engineer, Fuel Island Cover, Treatment Plant, San Clemente. Provided geotechnical
observation of caisson drilling, concrete testing and deputy inspector for miscellaneous welding.
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® r-Wjtl L IVIct1{clgellC11g111ee1, NVe111Uc1 Jail 1- cjulu, r lessure ReduGilig 1�)iauoii, 0011 r roviucu
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 and testing services during backfill and compaction of a new
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
Certificotions
Registered Professional
Chemical Engineer, California
CH-5B75
EXPERINCE SUMMARY
'Oak
Dr. 8udo has more than 20 years of diverse consulting and
engineering experience, with an emphasis ontechnical 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 on
large-scale soil and groundwater ,amediation projects located
at airports, industrial facilities, rail yards and educational
fad||deo. Dr. Burks has consistently dedicated himself tnbeing
on the leading edge of technological advances in his field as
demonstrated through the development of state-of-the art
rernediatinn equipment for free product recovery,
development and implementation of Environmental
Management Information Systems, and his role aso primary
team member on the ASTM Committee that developed the ASTIVI Standard Guide to Greener
Clean-ups (E2893-13)
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EXPERTWITNESS
GREEN REMEDIATION
Lead Remediation Engineer for $1G million Vacuum-enhanced Free Product Recovery
Continental Airlines, Loy 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 renoediation of 22-acre jet fuel plume site at Lox Angeles International Airport. To
achieve faster and more cost-effective cleanup, Dr. Burks helped develop and implement state of
the art integrated nennedimdon optimization system (iROS)0rst 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 VfOntado/NK4CBuilders, Inc., Chino, California, Served as the remediation engineer to assess
the performance of constructed wetland (Mill Creek Wetlands) designed to treat stormwater
runoff and dry weather flows from the Cucarnonga Creek watershed. rhe wetland comprises two
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Education
California State University, Fullerton;
K8.S., Environmental Science; 2012
University of California, Riverside;
B.9~ Environmental Science 200J
Years Experience., 11
SUMMARY
K4r. Packwood is a Senior Project Manager at Group Delta and is
experienced in managing -environmental compliance, most notably in
the water quality, waste management, and construction fields. Mr.
Packwood has experience in environmental permitting, NPDES
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governmental reporting and analytical database management. Mr.
parkwonJ hos eAtenshe field experience including construction site-
environmental management, managing groundwater monitoring arid
site investilotion-s, operations and maintenance of environmental
remediation systems, and surface water quality monitoring.
In his role ax agency liaison, Mr. Packwood maintains good working
relationships and has dealt proactively and effectively with multiple
local, state anti federal regulatory agencies,
KEY PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Santa Clarita Residential Development Phase | ESA (2014).Preparation
ofaPhase | ESA for u 2,263 acre, 55'ponel Property located in an
unincorporated region east ofCmutmic, California, Approximately O80of
the acres will he developed for a residential community,
Bakersfield Centennial Corridor Project C2014 . Preparation of Phase | Corridor Study for 101 properties located
along the alignment of the Bakersfield Centennial Corridor Project located in Bakersfield.. California.
State Route 135/State Route 84—The project tasks consist of completion of environmental technical studies
including an Initial Site Assessment 11SA) 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 i & Phase |l Environmental Site Assessments —Experienced with Phase Y and Phase U investigations,
Completed both field work and reporting portions of Phase I and 11 investigations, including investigations requested
by Caltrans, San Diego Association of Governments, Part and Los Angeles, Los Angeles Department of Water and
Power, AE5Energy, Grosxmont Union High School District, and numerous private engineering and construction
firms.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works- Served as Environmental Compliance Manager for the LACDPVV
Construction Division as on extension of the Division's staff, Ensured that construction projects throughout Los
Angeles County were designed and built in compliance with applicable environmental |avvo, reQu|odnno' and
permits. Experienced with majorcoorLmu\ioo projects including dams, bridges, airports, highways, chaoueUced
rivers, wetlands, etc.
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VCS Environmental
Revised Scope of Work and Costs Proposal
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Phase 1 and Phase 2
October 6, 2014
East Lake Specific Plan Amendment and Environmental Impact Report
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Proposal
Phase 1— Work Products
i
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
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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: 5 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 FIR 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
8
Findings
$6,465
A
Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Consideration (prepare administrative draft for
$4,035
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, 1 reproducible, 1 CD (PDF and MS Word)
$25
E
Copies — Final Findings: 6 bound copies, ]. reproducible, 1 CD (PDF and MS Word)
$35
9
Meeting Attendance
$3 0,711
A
1 Sopping meeting and 4 public hearings and meeting preparatinn
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B
1 kick off meeting and up to 10 meetings with City staff and meeting preparation
$17,600
C
Transportation for meetings Igs
$1,111
io
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
East Lake Specific Plan RFP
Preparation of a Specific Plan Amendment
Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report
VCS Environmental
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 directly forthe Client's project will be billed at the 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