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DATE: April 28, 2014
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM: Sean P. Crumby P.E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
BONTERRA/PSOMAS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW OF THE HELLMAN RANCH 18-INCH WATER
LINE PROJECT NO. WT1301
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6454 approving:
1. Professional Services Agreement with BonTerra/Psomas for
environmental review of the 18-inch Hellman Ranch Waterline
Replacement Project No. WT1301 in the amount of$83,418.25; and
2. Budget Amendment No. 14-10-02 in the amount of$33,418.25 from Water
Capital Fund 019.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
In the adopted 2012 City of Seal Beach Water Master Plan, the 18-inch Hellman
Water Line was identified to be replaced. The waterline that runs through the
Hellman Property is critical to the City's ability to provide water service. The
project site is located on public and private property owned by Hellman Ranch
and the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority, within the City of Seal Beach (see
attachment C). The proposed project would allow for the replacement of
approximately 3,420 linear feet of an existing underground 18-inch mortar lined
cylinder pipe with an 18-inch ductile iron pipe constructed in 1968. The pipe is
over 45 years old.
The reason for replacement is that the existing pipe has reached the end of its
useful life and has required numerous repairs. Generally, the southern limits of
the pipe replacement start immediately north of Pacific Coast Highway and
extend to the north, parallel to a private road that is located on Hellman Ranch
property. The existing pipe is encased in concrete under Pacific Coast Highway
and an encroachment permit from the California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) is expected to be required.
Agenda Item
Due to the physical placement of the pipe, nature of work and associated
impacts, an environmental document is required under the California
Environmental Quality Act. The environmental document is expected to be an
Initial Study/Mitigate Negative Declaration.
Staff solicited the environmental company BonTerra/Psomas, the same
consultant who prepared the environmental document for our beach nourishment
project. BonTerra/Psomas has coastal experience and a strong familiarity to the
City surroundings. After meeting with BonTerra/Psomas in scoping the project
needs, the company submitted a proposal dated February 4, 2014. Staff has
reviewed the proposal and it has met our needs and requirements for this project.
The project is being coordinated with the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority to
accommodate the future plans for that site.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Approval of the Professional Services Agreement is not a project subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act.
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
The City Attorney has reviewed the agreement and draft resolution and approved
each as to form.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This project has $50,000 budgeted in the FY2013/14 for the purpose of
environmental permitting with another$500,000 for design and construction. The
cost proposal from BonTerra/Psomas is $83,418.25. There is shortfall of
$33,418.25. Staff is requesting Budget Amendment No. 14-10-02 to cover the
shortfall from Water Capital Fund 019. There are sufficient funds in 019 Water
Capital account to cover this shortfall.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6454 approving:
1. Professional Services Agreement with BonTerra/Psomas for
environmental review of the 18-inch Hellman Ranch Waterline
Replacement Project No. WT1 301 in the amount of$83,418.25; and
2. Budget Amendment No. 14-10-02 in the amount of$33,418.25 from Water
Capital Fund 019.
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SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:
Sean P. Crum-by,15.E. 4ill)k' Ingram, CtyMa alter
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Director of Public Works 0
Prepared by: Michael Ho, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Attachments:
A. Resolution No. 6454
B. Professional Services Agreement
C. Site Map
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 6454
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
BONTERRA/PSOAAAS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OFTHE
18 INCH WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO, WT13D1;
AND BUDGET AMENDMENT NO.14-10-O2
THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves that Professional Services
Agreement dated April 28. 2O14 between the City and BonTena/Punmoa for the
environmental review of the 18-inch Hellman Ranch Water Line Replacement
Project No.VVT13O1in the amount of$83.41825.
SECTION 2. The Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager to
execute the Agreement.
SECTION 3. The Council hereby approves Budget Amendment No. 14-10-02 in
amount of$33`41825 from the Water Capital Fund U1Q.
Revised/Adopted Proposed Bmdget(d|M)
Description Account Budget Budget Amendment
Capital Project 018'35048605 $3.107.663 $3.201.081 $33.41825
PASSED. APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at m
regular meeting held on the_2B0l day of April_.2O14by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OFCALIFORNIA I
COUNTY OFORANGE ) S8
CITY OF SEAL BEACH I
|. Linda Devine, City [1edb of the City of Qma| Beanh, du hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution in the original copy of Resolution Number 6454 on file in
the office of the City C|ark, pasued, approvod, and adopted by the Seal Beach
City Council a1m regular meeting held on the 28th day ofApril .2014.
City Clerk
AGREEMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
SERVICES FOR THE HELLMAN RANCH 18-INCH
WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
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City of Seal Beach
211 - 8th Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
BonTerra Psomas
2 Executive Circle, Suite 175
Irvine, CA 92614
(714) 444-9199
This Professional Service Agreement ("the Agreement") is made as of April 28, 2014
(the "Effective Date"), by and between BonTerra Psomas ("Consultant"), a California
LLC, and the City of Seal Beach ("City"), a California charter city, (collectively, "the
Parties").
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RECITALS
A. City desires certain professional services.
B. Consultant represents that it is qualified and able to provide City with such
services.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the Parties' performance of the
promises, covenants, and conditions stated herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1.0 Scope of Services
1.1. Consultant shall provide those services ("Services") set forth in the
attached Exhibit 1, which is hereby incorporated by this reference. To the extent that
there is any conflict between Exhibit 1 and this Agreement, this Agreement shall control.
1.2. Consultant shall perform all Services under this Agreement in accordance
with the standard of care generally exercised by like professionals under similar
circumstances and in a manner reasonably satisfactory to City.
1.3. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall comply with all applicable
provisions of federal, state, and local law.
1.4. Consultant will not be compensated for any work performed not specified
in the Scope of Services unless the City authorizes such work in advance and in writing.
The City Manager may authorize payment for such work up to a cumulative maximum of
$10,000. Payment for additional work in excess of $10,000 requires prior City Council
authorization.
2.0 Term
This term of this Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and shall
continue for a term of 3 years unless previously terminated as provided by this
Agreement.
3.0 Consultant's Compensation
City will pay Consultant in accordance with the fee estimate set forth in Exhibit 2
for Services but in no event will the City pay more than $83,418.25. Any additional work
authorized by the City pursuant to Section 1.4 will be compensated in accordance with
the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit 3.
4.0 Method of Payment
4.1. Consultant shall submit to City monthly invoices for all services rendered
pursuant to this Agreement. Such invoices shall be submitted within 15 days of the end
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of the month during which the services were rendered and shall describe in detail the
services rendered during the period, the days worked, number of hours worked, the
hourly rates charged, and the services performed for each day in the period. City will
pay Consultant within 30 days of receiving Consultant's invoice. City will not withhold
any applicable federal or state payroll and other required taxes, or other authorized
deductions from payments made to Consultant.
4.2. Upon 24-hour notice from City, Consultant shall allow City or City's agents
or representatives to inspect at Consultant's offices during reasonable business hours
all records, invoices, time cards, cost control sheets and other records maintained by
Consultant in connection with this Agreement. City's rights under this Section 4.2 shall
survive for two years following the termination of this Agreement.
5.0 Termination
5.1. This Agreement may be terminated by City, without cause, or by
Consultant based on reasonable cause, upon giving the other party written notice
thereof not less than 30 days prior to the date of termination.
5.2. This Agreement may be terminated by City upon 10 days' notice to
Consultant if Consultant fails to provide satisfactory evidence of renewal or replacement
of comprehensive general liability insurance as required by this Agreement at least 20
days before the expiration date of the previous policy.
6.0 Party Representatives
6.1. The City Manager is the City's representative for purposes of this
Agreement.
6.2. Joan Patronite Kelly is the Consultant's primary representative for
purposes of this Agreement.
7.0 Notices
7.1. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be deemed
made when personally delivered or when mailed 48 hours after deposit in the United
States Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at the following
addresses:
To City: City of Seal Beach
211-8th Street
Seal Beach, California 90740
Attn: City Manager
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To Consultant: BonTerra Psomas
2 Executive Circle, Suite 175
Irvine, CA 92614
Attn: Joan Patronite Kelly
7.2. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice
occurred, regardless of the method of service.
8.0 Independent Contractor
8.1- Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee of the City.
All services provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed by Consultant or
under its supervision. Consultant will determine the means, methods, and details of
performing the services. Any additional personnel performing services under this
Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall also not be employees of City and shall at all
times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all
wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their
performance of services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall
be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel,
including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding,
unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
8.2. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City and its elected officials,
officers, employees, servants, designated volunteers, and agents serving as
independent contractors in the role of City officials, from any and all liability, damages,
claims, costs and expenses of any nature to the extent arising from Consultant's
personnel practices. City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees
due to Consultant under this Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a
result of Consultant's failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or
indemnification arising under this Section.
9.0 Subcontractors
No portion of this Agreement shall be subcontracted without the prior written
approval of the City. Consultant is fully responsible to City for the performance of any
and all subcontractors.
10.0 Assignment
Consultant shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement whether by
assignment or novation, without the prior written consent of City. Any purported
assignment without such consent shall be void and without effect.
11.0 Insurance
11.1. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has
provided evidence satisfactory to the City that Consultant has secured all insurance
required under this Section. Consultant shall furnish City with original certificates of
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insurance and endorsements effecting coverage required by this Agreement on forms
satisfactory to the City. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy
shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf,
and shall be on forms provided by the City if requested. All certificates and
endorsements shall be received and approved by the City before work commences.
The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance
policies, at any time.
11.2. Consultant shall, at its expense, procure and maintain for the duration of
the Agreement, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property
that may arise from or in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Insurance
is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating no less than A:VIII,
licensed to do business in California, and satisfactory to the City. Coverage shall be at
least as broad as the latest version of the following: (1) General Liability: Insurance
Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001);
(2) Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Business Auto Coverage form
number CA 0001, code 1 (any auto); and, if required by the City, (3) Professional
Liability. Consultant shall maintain limits no less than: (1) General Liability: $2,000,000
per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage and if Commercial
General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either
the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Agreement/location or the
general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit; (2) Automobile
Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage; and
(3) Professional Liability: $1,000,000 per claim/aggregate.
11.3. The insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Consultant
shall provide endorsements on forms supplied or approved by the City to state:
(1) coverage shall not be canceled except after 30-days prior written notice has been
given to the City, or 10-days if cancellation is due to non-payment of premium; (2) any
failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies, including breaches of
warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its directors, officials, officers,
(3) coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its directors, officials,
officers, employees, agents and volunteers, or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken
chain of coverage excess of the Consultant's scheduled underlying coverage and that
any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its directors, officials, officers,
employees, agents and volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant's insurance and
shall not be called upon to contribute with it; (4) for general liability insurance, that the
City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be covered
as additional insureds with respect to the services or operations performed by or on
behalf of the Consultant, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection
with such work; and (5) for automobile liability, that the City, its directors, officials,
officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be covered as additional insureds with
respect to the ownership, operation, maintenance, use, loading or unloading of any auto
owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Consultant or for which the Consultant is
responsible.
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11.4. All insurance required by this Section shall contain standard separation of
insureds provisions and shall not contain any special limitations on the scope of
protection afforded to the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and
volunteers.
11.5. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions shall be declared to and
approved by the City. Consultant guarantees that, at the option of the City, either:
(1) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as
respects the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers; or
(2) the Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related
investigation costs, claims and administrative and defense expenses.
11.6. Consultant shall provide written notice to the City, by certified mail, return
receipt requested, in the event that coverage is suspended, voided, reduced or
canceled. Such notice shall be provided within 2 days after Consultant becomes aware
of such coverage action.
12.0 Indemnification, Hold Harmless, and Duty to Defend
Consultant shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City, its officials, officers,
employees, volunteers and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of city
officials (collectively "Indemnities") free and harmless from any and all claims, demands,
causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury, in law or equity, to
property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of or incident to
any acts or omissions of Consultant, its employees, or its agents in connection with the
performance of this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all
consequential damages and attorneys' fees and other related costs and expenses,
except for such loss or damage arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of
the City. With respect to any and all such aforesaid suits, actions, or other legal
proceedings of every kind that may be brought or instituted against Indemnitees,
Consultant shall defend Indemnitees, at Consultant's own cost, expense, and risk, and
shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award, or decree that may be rendered against
Indemnitees. Consultant shall reimburse City and its directors, officials, officers,
employees, agents and/or volunteers, for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred
by each of them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided.
Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any,
received by Consultant, the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents or
volunteers. All duties of Consultant under this Section shall survive termination of this
Agreement.
13.0 Equal Opportunity
Consultant affirmatively represents that it is an equal opportunity employer.
Consultant shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee, or applicant for
employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex,
sexual orientation, or age. Such non-discrimination includes, but is not limited to, all
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activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or
recruitment advertising, layoff, or termination.
14.0 Labor Certification
By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions
of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code that require every employer to be insured
against liability for Workers' Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance
with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before
commencing the performance of the Services.
15.0 Entire Agreement
This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, or
agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both parties.
16.0 Severability
The invalidity in whole or in part of any provisions of this Agreement shall not
void or affect the validity of the other provisions of this Agreement.
17.0 Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of California.
18.0 No Third Party Rights
No third party shall be deemed to have any rights hereunder against either party
as a result of this Agreement.
19.0 Waiver
No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach,
whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or
service voluntarily given or performed by a party shall give the other party any
contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
20.0 Prohibited Interests; Conflict of Interest
20.1. Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not
acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which may be affected by the Services, or which
would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Services. Consultant further
covenants that, in performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest
shall be employed by it. Furthermore, Consultant shall avoid the appearance of having
any interest, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Services.
Consultant shall not accept any employment or representation during the term of this
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Agreement which is or may likely make Consultant "financially interested" (as provided
in California Government Code §§1090 and 87100) in any decision made by City on any
matter in connection with which Consultant has been retained.
20.2. Consultant further warrants and maintains that it has not employed or
retained any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee working exclusively for
Consultant, to solicit or obtain this Agreement. Nor has Consultant paid or agreed to
pay any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee working exclusively for
Consultant, any fee, commission, gift, percentage, or any other consideration contingent
upon the execution of this Agreement. Upon any breach or violation of this warranty,
City shall have the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to terminate this Agreement
without further liability, or to deduct from any sums payable to Consultant hereunder the
full amount or value of any such fee, commission, percentage or gift.
20.3. Consultant warrants and maintains that it has no knowledge that any
officer or employee of City has any interest, whether contractual, noncontractual,
financial, proprietary, or otherwise, in this transaction or in the business of Consultant,
and that if any such interest comes to the knowledge of Consultant at any time during
the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall immediately make a complete, written
disclosure of such interest to City, even if such interest would not be deemed a
prohibited "conflict of interest" under applicable laws as described in this subsection.
21.0 Attorneys' Fees
If either party commences any legal, administrative, or other action against the
other party arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party in
such action shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party all of its
attorneys' fees and other costs incurred in connection therewith.
22.0 Exhibits
All exhibits referenced in this Agreement are hereby incorporated into the
Agreement as if set forth in full herein. In the event of any material discrepancy
between the terms of any exhibit so incorporated and the terms of this Agreement, the
terms of this Agreement shall control.
23.0 Corporate Authority
The person executing this Agreement on behalf of Consultant warrants that he or
she is duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said Party and that by his
or her execution, the Consultant is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, through their respective authorized
representatives have executed this Agreement as of the date and year first above
written.
CITY OF SEAL BEACH CONSULTANT
By: By:
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Name: JOKA)
Attest:
Its:
By:
Linda Devine, City Clerk By: '1' '6JI
Approved as to Form: Name- -Dc?no f 6y'i±
Its: Y�cf" Ere,-)I CLL�
By:
Quinn Barrow, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Hellman Ranch 18-Inch if"aler Line Replacement Project
SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE
HELLMAN RANCH 18-INCH WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
INTRODUCTION
This Scope of Work describes BonTerra Psomas' approach for the preparation an Initial Study
leading to a Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) to evaluate the potential environmental
impacts associated with the proposed Hellman Ranch 18-Inch Water Line Replacement Project
in the City of Seal Beach.
The BonTerraPsomas team would be led by Ms. Dana C. Privitt, AICP, as Principal, with the
assistance of Ms. Julie A. Cho as Project Manager. Both Ms. Privitt and Ms. Cho have extensive
experience working on a variety of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) prQjects.
Ms. Privitt has extensive experience working on projects in the coastal zone, including the
Edinger Avenue Bridge Over Bolsa Chica Channel Replacement Project Environmental
Documentation, Newport Banning Ranch Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Sunset Ridge
Park EIR, and Hoag Hospital Master Plan Update Supplemental EIR. Ms. Cho has worked on a
variety of projects including the City of Seal Beach East Beach Sand Nourishment Project
IS/MND, Newport Banning Ranch EIR, and the El Toro Water Transmission Main IS/MND for
the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The project site is located on public and private property owned by Hellman Ranch and the Los
Cerritos Wetlands Authority, within the City of Seal Beach. The proposed project would allow
for the replacement of approximately 3,420 linear feet of an existing underground 18-inch mortar
lined cylinder pipe with an 18-inch ductile iron pipe. The reason for replacement is that the
existing pipe has reached its useful life and has required several repairs. Generally, the southern
limits of the pipe replacement start immediately south of Pacific Coast Highway and extend to
the north,parallel to a private road that is located on Hellman Ranch property. The existing pipe
is encased in concrete under Pacific Coast Highway and an encroachment permit from the
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is expected to be required. It is assumed that
the City will be responsible for applying for and obtaining the permit from Caltrans as needed.
At the City's request, the environmental documentation will evaluate two options for the
replacement pipe: aboveground or below ground. The project site is located within the Coastal
Zone and is under the discretion of the California Coastal Commission (CCC). As further
described under Task 3, applying for a Coastal Zone Development Permit Exemption is proposed
for the project.
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Hellman Ranch 18-Inch Water Line Replacement Project
SCOPE OF WORK
TASK I PROJECT INITIATION
BouTurru Psnnnam will attend a kick-off noeoiiog with the City of Scu/ Beach, and other
appropriate team members to comunc concurrence with the Scope of Work. This coordination
effort will cnuum: that all parties concur with the tasks to be completed and the appropriate
cnvinzummoubul documentation. This meeting will also be used to identify in6mmootioou| needs and
project issues; to develop strategies for addressing these issues; and to identify sensitivities and
potential issues of concern for the City, the property ovvocm, or other agencies which need 10 be
considered throughout the CEQf\ and permitting process. Once the City has concurred with the
Scope of Work, u meeting will be scheduled with the property opvoco and the City to present the
proposed project and receive input on the proposed project. Attendance at one project cocc1iug
and one property owner meeting is assumed for this task Avvo meetings total).
TASK 2 PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
This Scope of Work has been prepared assuming an 1S/K1N0 will be required. Following is o
discussion of specific buvkm to be so,up}e0od in preparing the [8A4N0. This Scope of Work
assumes two rounds of review for the screencheck document prior to release of the public review
draft.
Task 2'1 Preparation of Initial Study
BonIenruPsonnua will prepare ascnmeushcuk draft \S for review by the City. This Scope ofWork
assumes that all iutcruu\ review documents would be submitted 1mthe City electronically. 0ooe
comments are received, Bon'ferra Psomas will revise the document and prepare a second draft IS
for the City's review and approval. As indicated previously, on K1N[> is anticipated to be the
appropriate environmental dmounnCn3o1iou for the project and this Scope of Work has been
prepared assuming uoI8/MN[> will be required. Although not anticipated, should the analysis in
the draft IS indicate that an ElP is necessary, the Scope of Work and [et Eudrnu\c for this
project will ocedto he modified. This could occur if there are significant inopuu1s that cannot be
mitigated 1nolevel considered less than significant.
In compliance with Section 15063 of the CE(}A (]uidc1iocm, the IS will contain odcsoriptioo of
the project, including the location of the project site; u discussion of the corironnocntm| setting,
an identification of environmental effects; and o discussion of the mitigation program. The
mitigation program vvmu|d include any project design feu1uros, standard conditions ofapproval,
and mitigation ooeuou,em. This Scope of Work umsuonex that the City will provide BnnTerns
Poomnus with occcona,y information to prepare the project doaocinLloo, including digital {l|ts of
the preliminary project plans or other O|oo in a fvrnno1 suitable for use in exhibits for the
covirnonneo1a| doounn#oi, as well as any available technical information. The discussion of
eovinmonoen{u| effects will fh1|mvv the environmental checklist [onn provided in Appendix G of
the State CE[}A Guidelines. Ao explanation for all checklist answers will be included \oprovide
the public with oo understanding of how the |S conclusions were reached.
Following in udeacriptioo of the work effort for assessing potcodu| environmental effects of the
project, relative to each topical issue identified on the CE(}/tenvironmental checklist.
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Hellman Ranch I8-Inch Water Line Replacement Project
• Aesthetics. As discussed above, the replacement pipe could be located aboveground or
below ground. To address the CEQA Checklist questions, BonTerra Psomas will assess
any potential visual changes resulting from implementation of the project. BonTerra
Psomas will document existing views in the project vicinity and to qualitatively address
the anticipated effects on public viewsheds and visual character associated with the
proposed project. As part of the evaluation, BonTerra Psomas will identify any potential
adjacency issues and determine whether specific design parameters should be
incorporated into the project. Visual simulations are not assumed to be needed but can be
provided if requested by the City.
• Agricultural and Forestry Resources. The California Department of Conservation's
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program shows that the site is not designated as
Prime Farmland, Farmland of Statewide Importance, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of
Local Significance. The IS will contain a statement identifying the lack of agricultural or
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forestry resources or operations on site.
• Air Quality. BonTerra Psomas will calculate construction-related criteria pollutant
regional (mass) emissions using the California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod)
or equivalent methods. Results will be compared with the South Coast Air Quality
Management District's (SCAQMD's) CEQA mass emissions thresholds. Exposure of
nearby receptors to criteria pollutants generated on the project site will be analyzed using
the SCAQMD Local Significance Thresholds methodology. Exposure to any toxic air
contaminants and odors will be addressed qualitatively. The analysis will include a
determination of project conformity with the SCAQMD Air Quality Management Plan. If
potential significant impacts are identified, BonTerra Psomas will recommend
appropriate mitigation measures. The results of the air quality analysis will be described
in the IS/_VND; supporting calculations will be included as an appendix.
• Biological Resources. BonTerra Psomas wil I prepare a Biological Resources letter report
for the proposed project. The following tasks are assumed:
— Literature Review. BonTerra Psomas will conduct a literature and document review
to identify special status species including federal and State-designated Endangered,
Threatened, or candidate species; sensitive species; and locally important species that
have the potential be present within the project study area. Literature to be reviewed
include the following: (1) California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) for the
region; (2) published and unpublished biological resources documents addressing the
project area; (3) California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Online Inventory; (4)
Calflora website; (5) Avian flyway database; (5) National Wetland Inventory maps;
and (6) other available online and in-house materials. Where applicable, the results of
the records search for special status species will be depicted on a map as a
Geographic Information System (GIS) data layer. All sources of literature reviewed
will be cited in the letter report. The results of the literature review will also serve as
the basis for resource agency coordination.
— Avency Coordination. BonTerra Psomas will coordinate with the following agencies
and organizations to gather their input and concerns related to the proposed project:
(1) California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW); (2) U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS); (3) CCC; and (4) Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority. Coordination
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will be done prior to initiating field surveys so that agency concerns related to
biological resources can be addressed. Focused surveys, or surveys requiring special
permits for their performance, are not included in the Scope of Work. One email
documenting literature results and agency coordination will be submitted to the City.
— Field Survey. Following the literature review, one early spring survey will be
conducted to evaluate the plant communities and map the vegetation types on the
project site (including a 500-foot buffer'), The survey will be conducted by a Botanist
and a Wildlife Biologist. The survey will include common plants and wildlife
occurring within the survey area (the project area plus the 500-foot buffer) as well as
special status plants and wildlife identified as potentially occurring based on the
database queries and agency coordination. Plant and wildlife species observed during
the survey will be recorded in field notes. Any special status species observed will be
reported to the CNDDB. The survey effort is further detailed below:
Plant Communities. BonTerra Psomas will map plant communities to determine
potential effects on any sensitive plant communities, including wetlands. Plant
communities will be evaluated based on GIS mapping and field verification.
While field verifying the plant communities along the proposed project alignment,
the boundaries of potentially jurisdictional wetlands or water will be mapped. A
list of plant species observed will be made during the survey.
Wildlife. Belding's savannah sparrow and burrowing owl are known to occur in
the vicinity of the survey area. BonTerra Psomas will perform a habitat
assessment for both species, and look for signs of current or previous burrowing
owl presence. This survey will be conducted concurrently with the plant survey
described above. Should signs be located or owls observed, BonTerra Psomas will
provide a scope and cost to perform burrowing owl surveys and census mapping
per protocols specified by CDFW. Should Belding's savannah sparrow be
observed, BonTerra Psomas will immediately notify the City and discuss options
for further study. A list of wildlife species observed will be made during the
survey.
An email summarizing the survey results will be submitted to the City following the
completion the survey. If additional field surveys are warranted beyond the single
survey to identify the presence of special status species, the City will be advised of
additional work efforts necessary. The results of the research/field survey will be
presented in a letter report and summarized in the CEQA Environmental Checklist.
Cultural Resources. After reviewing previous research conducted in the project vicinity,
BonTerra Psomas will conduct the following tasks:
— Cultural Resources Literature/Background Review. BonTerra Psomas will conduct a
records search of the project area, including a 1-mile-radius buffer, in the California
Historical Resources Information System at the South Central Coastal Information
Center, California State University, Fullerton. BonTerra Psomas will also examine
the Historic Resource Inventory (HRI) maintained by the California Building of
Because resource agencies require a buffer zone of several hundred feet between construction and nesting
raptors,a buffer zone of 500 feet beyond the construction zone is proposed,
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Historic Preservation for Orange County. The HRI contains listings for National
Register of Historic Places,the California Register of Historical Resources, California
Historical Landmarks, and California Points of Historical Interest. The records search
is designed to reveal the nature and extent of any cultural resources work previously
conducted within or adjacent to the project site. The records searches will be
summarized in the IS/MND.
— Native American Scoping. BonTerra Psomas will contact the California Native
American Heritage Commission(NAHC) for a review of their Sacred Lands File. The
NAHC will provide a list of Native American contacts for the project area vicinity. It
advises that all listed contacts should be consulted for additional information not
listed by the NAHC regarding any Native American sacred sites or other cultural
resources within or immediately adjacent to the project areas. BonTerra Psomas will
prepare and send informational letters to all the NAHC-listed contacts to ensure a
good-faith-effort of participation. This Scope of Work does not include meetings or
consultation with Native American entities, local historical interest groups, or other
groups or agencies. Should any of the Native American contacts, local, state, or
federal agencies, or any other group, individual or entity, request further consultation
or meetings,BonTerra Psomas will submit a revised Scope of Work.
— Field Survey. BonTerra Psomas will conduct a field survey of the project site. The
ground surface will be visually examined for evidence of prehistoric (Native
American) and historic (non-Native American) archaeological resources and/or
historic built environment resources by walking along both margins of the proposed
pipeline. BonTerra Psomas will identify and note the location of any historic or
prehistoric archaeological sites and historic built-environment resources observed
within the project site during the field survey. However, no resources will be recorded
during the survey and fees for their recording are not included in this Scope of Work.
The results of the research/field survey will be presented in the CEQA Environmental
Checklist questions contained in the cultural resources section of the IS.
• Geology and Soils. BonTerra Psomas will review and summarize available information
provided by the City and from the City of Seal Beach General Plan related to the geology
of the project site. As necessary, BonTerra Psomas will identify the need for additional
studies or investigations to update the available information. It is assumed that a full
geotechnical investigation is not required due to the scope of the proposed project and the
lack of significant excavation anticipated. This Scope of Work assumes that the
information provided by the City and in the General Plan will be sufficient to address the
issues identified in the CEQA checklist. Mitigation measures will be provided, as
necessary.
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions. BonTerra Psomas will estimate the greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions for the project using CalEEMod or equivalent methods. As there are currently
no applicable quantitative significance criteria for GHG emissions for infrastructure
projects. BonTerra Psomas will address the significance of the estimated quantitative
GHG emissions considering the most recent SCAQMD suggested, but not approved
thresholds for other types of projects and, if necessary, consult with City staff to review
criteria used by the City on recent projects. BonTerra Psomas will determine whether the
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Project would conflict with applicable plans, policies, and regulations adopted for the
purpose of reducing GHG emissions. The results of the GHG emissions analysis will be
described in the IS/MND; supporting calculations will be included as an appendix.
• Hazards and Hazardous Materials. BonTerra Psomas will obtain a current
Environmental Data Resources (EDR) Radius Map Report with GeoCheck prepared by
EDR, Inc., as a means of assessing potential hazardous materials on site. In addition, we
will review relevant planning documents for the Hellman Ranch property and summarize
applicable information from the City of Seal Beach General Plan to address the potential
for impacts related to hazardous materials. This information in addition to information
obtained through the EDR report will be summarized as part of the 1S and applicable
mitigation/standard conditions will be identified.
• Hydrology and Water Quality. The assessment of hydrological impacts will be based on
project technical information to be provided by the City as well as general topical
information from the City of Seal Beach General Plan. This Scope of Work assumes that
the information provided by the City and in the General Plan will be sufficient to address
the issues identified in the CEQA checklist. Mitigation measures will be provided, as
necessary.
• Land Use/Planning. BonTerra Psomas will document on-site and surrounding land uses,
and will review existing planning documents relevant to the project area. The project is
located within Planning Area 2 of the City which includes the Hellman Ranch Specific
Plan and property owned by Hellman Ranch and the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority. A
discussion of the project's compatibility with on-site and surrounding land uses will be
provided.
• Mineral Resources. Using available U.S. Geological Survey information, the California
Department of Mines and Geology Maps, the City's General Plan, and information from
the City pertaining to Hellman Ranch, BonTerra Psomas will provide a substantive
statement identifying that the project site does not contain any known mineral resources
that would be affected by the proposed project.
• Noise and Vibration. BonTerra Psomas will analyze potential construction noise impacts
to nearby residences. We will prepare a Data Needs Request form for the City to provide
data related to any required demolition, pipeline installation methods, construction start
and completion dates, construction equipment to be used, truck trips, anticipated soil
export and import, and other project data related to noise impacts. Existing noise
conditions will be described; no noise measurements are included in the Scope of Work.
The analysis will include measures to assure compliance with the City of Seal Beach
Noise Ordinance, found in Chapter 7.15 of the Municipal Code. The results of the noise
analysis will be described in the IS/MND; supporting calculations will be included as an
appendix.
• Population, Housing, and Employment. The project does not involve the removal of
existing housing units or the generation of new residents; therefore, no significant
impacts related to population, housing, and employment would occur as a result of the
project. We will provide a summary statement in the IS to support this conclusion.
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• Public Services. The proposed project does not require police protection or fire
protection services and is not anticipated to affect public services. BonTerra Psomas will
provide a summary statement in the IS to support this conclusion.
• Recreation. The project site is located on private property and is not anticipated to impact
recreation. BonTerra Psomas will provide a summary statement in the IS to support this
conclusion.
• TransportationlTraffic. BonTerra Psomas will describe the construction-related,
operations, and any maintenance trips from the proposed project to address the CEQA
Checklist questions. Mitigation will be provided, as necessary. This will be documented
in the IS.
• Utilities and Service Systems. The proposed project is identified in the Capital
Improvement Program of the 2012 City of Seal Beach Water Master Plan Update and is
an anticipated improvement to City infrastructure. The existing water line is located
adjacent to existing electrical power poles. BonTerra Psomas will evaluate potential
impacts on utility and service providers to determine if the project would affect existing
utilities in the study area. Areas of evaluation would include, but not be limited to,
electrical, storm water runoff, and water supplies. This Scope of Work assumes that
BonTerra Psomas will coordinate with the City and the appropriate utility and service
providers to obtain necessary information for the evaluation. Service interruptions will be
addressed in the IS. Mitigation will be provided, as necessary.
Task 2.2 Preparation of Initial StudviMitivated Negative Declaration for Distribution
Following the second review of the screencheck document, BonTerra Posmas will incorporate
any additional minor revisions and prepare the document for public distribution. BonTerra
Psomas will use the distribution list provided by the City. BonTerra Psomas will be responsible
for printing up to 20 copies of the IS/MIND for distribution to the Environmental Quality Control
Board, the Planning Commission, the City Council,the public library, City staff, and appropriate
agencies. It is assumed that the technical appendices of the IS/MND will be provided on a CD
for the 20 copies. BonTerra Psomas will also be responsible for distributing the I S/_MND to those
on the approved distribution list and if requested, providing the City with electronic versions of
the documentation for posting on the City's website.
BonTerra Psomas will prepare a Notice of Availability (NOA)/Notice of Intent to Adopt an
IS/MND for City review. This Scope of Work assumes that the City will publish the notice in the
legal section of a local newspaper and that the newspaper publication would be sufficient notice
pursuant to CEQA. BonTerra Psomas will post the NOA with the County Clerk-Recorder.
Should the City decide to send notices to property owners within 300 feet of the project
boundaries, the City will be responsible for the mailing of the notices.
Task 2.3 Final Initial Studv/Mitip-ated Negative Declaration and Related Documents
Once the 30-day public review period has ended, BonTerra Psomas will review comments
received on the IS/M_N1D. Responses to comments received for the document will be prepared for
review by the City prior to the project's public hearing. This Scope of Work allows 24 hours of
technical staff time to prepare response to comments. Should a large number of comments be
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received requiring additional time to draft responses or require the need for additional analysis,
the budget for completing the responses to comments would be revised.
In compliance with Section 21081.6 of the California Public Resources Code, BonTerra Psomas
will prepare a mitigation monitoring and reporting program (MMRP) for City review. BonTerra
Psomas will coordinate with City staff to refine the format and the content of the MMRP. If the
City modifies the project and/or recommend additional conditions of approval or mitigation
measures for the project, BonTerra Psomas will revise the MMRP accordingly.
Following adoption of the IS/MND by the City Council, BonTerra Psomas will prepare the
Notice of Determination to be filed with the County Clerk. BonTerra Psomas will coordinate the
necessary filings on the City's behalf and will be responsible for payment of the following fees:
(1) 2014 CDFW fee for an MND ($2,181.25); and (2) the County Clerk-Recorder
Administrative/Processing fee ($50). Any other fees will be the responsibility of the City.
TASK 3 COASTAL ZONE DEVELOPMENT PERMITTING
Based on Section 30610 of the Coastal Acts which allows for certain types of activities to be
exempted from requiring a Coastal Development Permit (CDP), BonTerra Psomas will pursue a
CDP Exemption for the proposed project. Among these certain activities to be exempted are the
"repair or maintenance activities that do not result in an addition to, or enlargement or expansion
of, the object of such repair or maintenance activities,.." BonTerra Psomas will coordinate with
the City and the CCC regarding the exemption. For consultation with the CCC, BonTerra
Psomas will describe the proposed project activities and outline the approach to coastal resource
protection including how the proposed project qualifies for a CDP Exemption.
The CCC may require the following information before it will determine if an exemption applies:
biological and cultural studies, construction plans, and a construction scenario, all which would
be available in the IS/N4ND and by the City. No additional technical analysis is assumed. Based
on the initial consultation, BonTerra Psomas will prepare a letter of exemption to the CCC. The
letter will include a completed Exemption Request Form; description of the proposed project; an
explanation of why the proposed project complies with the exemption; a location map; a plant
community map(with wetlands); and site photographs.
However, depending on the estimated disturbance, results of the surveys, and identification of
jurisdictional wetlands, the CCC may deny the request for an exemption. In the event of a denial,
BonTerra Psomas prepare a CDP package for submittal to the CCC. Although, it is anticipated
that the data required to prepare the CDP will be available from the Scope of Work for the IS,
additional processing and coordination with the CCC will be required. If a CDP is required,
BonTerra Psomas will prepare a supplemental Scope of Work and fee estimate to prepare the
CDP for the proposed project.
TASK 4 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION
BonTerra Psomas will coordinate with the City of Seal Beach, as necessary, to ensure
compliance with the Scope of Work during the environmental review process. Throughout the
project process, BonTerra Psomas will maintain regular communication with City staff.
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TASK 5 PROJECT MEETINGS
This Scope of Work assumes the need for one project coordination meeting with City staff and
one meeting with the property owners. In addition, BonTerra Psomas will attend up to three
meetings (i.e., the Environmental Quality Control Board; the Planning Commission; and the City
Council). A total of 42 hours have been budgeted for meetings in this task. Attendance at
additional meetings shall be billed on a time-and-materials basis, as required.
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Dana C. Privitt, AICP
QA/QC, Environmental Services
Dana C. Privitt is an Urban Planner with over 25 years of public-sector
and private-sector experience that has focused on California
Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) environmental analysis, project
management,and planning documentation for multi-issue development
EDUCATION projects. Ms. Privitt's projects include public infrastructure; large- and
19861 Bachelor of Arts 1 Social small-scale urban infill and greenfield developments; and public-sector
Ecology, University of California, support staff services. She also provides project management services to
rvine,CA local agencies and private development applicants.
CERTIFICATIONS
Exnt� 1 ilk>`::'•.
1991 /American Institute of Edinger Avenue Bridge Over Bolsa Chica Channel Replacement
Certified Planners tAICP)No.9036
Project Environmental Documentation,Huntington Beach and Seal
Beach: Ms. Privitt is the Principal-in-Charge in the preparation of
CEQA and National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA)documentation
required for the bridge replacement project. The County of Orange,in
cooperation with the California Department of Transportation(Caltrans)
and the Federal Highway Administration,proposes to replace the
Edinger Avenue Bridge in the City of Huntington Beach. The existing
I timber bridge was constructed in 1968 by the County of Orange to
provide access to the County-owned Sunset Aquatic Park, Marina, and
leased Shipyard. Caltrans has classified the bridge as "Structurally
Deficient" which makes this bridge eligible for replacement under
Federal Highway Bridge Program. In addition to preparation of required
CEQA and NEPA environmental documentation, BonTerra Psomas is
assisting the County with the following permits that are required for the
proposed project: California Department of Fish and Wildlife 1602
Streambed Alteration Agreement; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE)Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Permit; Regional Water
t Quality Control Board(RWQCB)401 Water Quality Certification;
California Coastal Commission(CCC)Coastal Development Permit;
RWQCB compliance finding with the Orange County National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System Permit; and encroachment permits from
the cities of Huntington Beach and Seal Beach. The Initial Study leading
to a Mitigated Negative Declaration and the project were approved by
the Orange County Board of Supervisors on July 30, 2013.
Newport Banning Ranch Environmental Impact Report, Newport
Beach: Ms. Privitt was the Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager for
the Newport Banning Ranch Environmental Impact Report(EIR). The
project would allow for the development of 1,375 residential dwelling
units; 75,000 square feet of commercial uses;a 75-room resort inn; and
approximately 51 acres of public parks on the 401-acre oilfield site.
Approximately 252 acres(approximately 63 percent)of the site are
proposed for permanent open space including restored habitat, public
trails, and consolidated oil production facilities (the latter comprising
approximately 16.5 acres on 2 sites). Upon the future cessation of oil
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Dana C. Privitt, A1CP operations,the oil consolidation sites would be remediatcd and
(Continued) converted to an open space use. Roads would be extended through the
site to provide a north-south connection from West Coast Flighwav to
I 91h Street; additional east-west roadway connections would be
provided. Approximately 40 acres of the site are located within the
incorporated boundary of the City of Newport Beach;the remainder of
the site is within unincorporated Orange County within the City's
adopted Sphere of Influence. The entire site is within the Coastal Zone.
The FIR addresses all topical issues with the exception of agricultural
resources. Project implementation required approvals from the City
including a General Plan Circulation Element Amendment, Master
Development Plan,zone change, Planned Community Development
Plan, Development Agreement, and Tract Map. Additional permits and
approvals are required from agencies including the CCC,the California
Department of Fish and Game,the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,the
USACE,the Local Agency Formation Commission,the RWQCB, and
the Orange County Transportation Authority. The City Council
approved the project and certified the Final EIR in July 2012. The
project and Final EIR were litigated; the adequacy of the Final EIR was
upheld.
Sunset Ridge Park Environmental Impact Report,Newport Beach:
Ms. Privitt was the Principal-in-Charge of the Sunset Ridge Park EIR,
which was prepared to address potential environmental impacts
associated with the establishment of a public park in the West Newport
area of the City of Newport Beach. Located on the northwestern corner
of Superior Avenue and West Coast Highway,the EIR addressed
development of the site with active and passive recreational uses, and an
access road from West Coast Highway to Sunset Ridge Park through the
adjacent private Newport Banning Ranch property. Components of the
proposed park project would include one baseball field,two soccer
fields, a playground and picnic area,gardens,walkways,on-site parking,
and restroom facilities.No nighttime lighting would be provided.The
final FIR was certified and the project approved by the City in March
2010. The proposed access road and parking lot were subsequently
removed from the design of the project reducing the project site from
approximately 18.9 acres to approximately 13.7 acres. The FIR was
challenged and its adequacy upheld by the trial court. The court's
decision was appealed to the Fourth District Court of Appeal who also
upheld the adequacy of the EIR. In March 2013,the California Supreme
Court declined to review the plaintiffs appeal of the lower court's ruling.
Construction of the park started in January 2014.
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Julie A. Cho
Project Manager
Julie Cho is a Project Manager with 20 years of experience in the
preparation and management of environmental compliance documents
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)and the
National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA). Ms.Cho has managed and
EDUCATION prepared a multitude of environmental documents, including
2000.1 Master of Busiress Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Initial Studies(ISs), Mitigated
Adininistration,Univeisity of Negative Declarations(MNDs),and Environmental Assessments(EAs)
California.Irvine,CA for both private-sector and public-sector clients. She has worked on a
19951 Master of Urbanaiid variety of projects that involve residential,transportation,and mixed
Regimal Fanning,University of uses.Ms. Cho's recent project experience includes Project Manager and
California,Irvine,CA primary author of the Chapman University Specific Plan Amendment
1393;Bachelor of kts,'Social No. 6 IS/MND. In addition, Ms.Cho has provided long-term
E--logy,Calbrilia State contributions to the Centennial Corridor Environmental Impact
,hiversity,Long Bea di,CA Report/Environmental Impact Statement(EIR/EIS)and several on-call
CERTIFICATIONS projects with the University of California, Los Angeles(UCLA). Her
NIA expertise in technical sections includes land use,aesthetics,and
alternatives analyses.
E-perience
East Beach Sand Nourishment Project Initial Study/Mitigated
Negative Declaration,Sea] Beach: Ms. Cho served as the
Environmental Planner and Primary Author for the East Beach Sand
Nourishment Project IS/MND. The project is a City-federal partnership
with the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers and involves obtaining beach-
compatible sand for placement onto a severely eroded reach of shoreline
in the City of Sea] Beach. Key environmental issues included impacts to
aquatic resources and aesthetics,
El Toro Transmission Main Project Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, Lake Elsinore: Ms. Cho
served as the Environmental Planner for the El Toro Transmission Main
MND. The project evaluated the proposed construction and operational
impacts of a water transmission main pipeline. Key environmental issues
included air quality, noise, transportation and circulation, and biological
issues related to grading.
Newport Banning Ranch Program Environmental Impact Report,
Newport Beach: Ms.Cho was an Environmental Analyst for the
Newport Banning Ranch project, This project would allow for the
development of up to 1,375 residential dwelling units;75,000 square feet
of commercial uses; and a 75-roam resort on approximately 51 acres of
the 401-acre oilfield site.Approximately 252 acres(approximately 63
percent)of the site are proposed for permanent open space,including
restored habitat.
, public trails,and consolidated oil production facilities
on 2 sites). Upon the future cessation of oil operations,the oil(the latter
comprising approximately 16.5 acres consolidation sites would be
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P S O M A S
Julie A. Cho remediated and converted to an open space use. She assisted in drafting
(Continued) the land use, public services, utilities,and cumulative impact sections for
the Program EIR, which comprehensively addresses all topical issues
except for agricultural resources. Project implementation required
approvals from the City, including a General Plan Circulation Element
Amendment, a Master Development Plan, a zone change, a Planned
Community Development Plan, a Development Agreement, and a Tract
Map.
El Dorado Regional Park Habitat Restoration and Feasibility Study,
Long Beach: Ms. Cho was an Environmental Planner for the El Dorado
Regional Park I-Jabitat Restoration and Feasibility Study in Long Beach.
She assisted in determining the location, sizing, and effectiveness of
several constructed wetlands facilities proposed for future development
in El Dorado Regional Park. The City of Long Beach will use the results
of the feasibility study to define a constructed wetlands and habitat
enhancement program that can be implemented at the park.
San Diego Creek Natural Treatment System Plan Environmental
Impact Report,Irvine.Ms. Cho was the Assistant Project Manager for
the San Diego Creek Natural Treatment System(NTS) Plan EIR. She
was highly involved in all aspects of EIR preparation and coordination
with the Consultants who prepared the Master Plan.The NTS Plan
included 31 constructed water quality treatment wetlands that would
assist with the management of surface runoff quality within the San
Diego Creek Watershed.The NTS Plan would also assist in meeting the
established designated Total Maximum Daily Loads(TMDLs)that have
been adopted by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
for designated pollutants, which includes sediments,nutrients,and
pathogen indicators. In addition,the NTS Plan will assist in meeting the
I J.S. Environmental Protection Agency's TM DLs,for toxic pollutants,
which includes organophosphate pesticides., selenium,certain metals,
organochlorinated compounds, mercury, and chromium. The EIR for the
NTS Plan addressed the potential construction, operational,and
maintenance impacts on the environment from plan implementation and
the specific construction impacts from the first phase of NTS facilities
that would become operational within the next three years. This
approach was followed so that the EIR could be used in the future as the
remainder of the NTS Plan facilities are designed and readied for
implementation.
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PSOMAS
Brad R. Blood, Ph.D
Senior Environmental Scientist
Brad Blood, Ph.D.,is a senior biologist/environmental scientist and
project manager with expertise in regulatory compliance related to
biological and environmental issues including the California
Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),the National Environmental Policy
EDUCATION Act(NEPA), the federal and State Endangered Species Acts, federal
PhD11987/BiologicJ clean water act,the coastal zone,and the State Fish and Code. He is a
Sciexesi'University of Sou*hern certified wetland delineator and is experienced with the State and federal
CaLfornia regulations governing wetlands delineation and permitting. Dr. Blood
MS1193,1/BiologyrCa:,i'!'Ornii State has a broad knowledge of the biological resources of Southern
University,Long Beach,CA California. He has experience designing and conducting field surveys for
BS/1978/Zoology/California Stale special status species,plant community mapping,perform-ing
Univeisity,Long Beach,CA jurisdictional delineations,and mapping jurisdictional boundaries.
AFFILATIONS Dr. Blood is highly experienced with State and federal regulations
governing endangered and sensitive species and their permitting.
Southern Ca ifornia Academy Of
Dr.Blood has obtained numerous permits and performed numerous
Sciences(Past President,Board of jurisdictional delineations and surveys for clients in Los Angeles,
Directors.) Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Inyo, Mono, Kern,Tulare, Imperial,
The Wildlife Society(Past Ventura, and San Diego, Counties.
President of Southern California
Chapter) Dr. Blood has been a research associate at the Natural History Museum
American Soc:ety of Marrinialogists of Los Angeles County for 26 years with the section of Mammalogy.
(Prograrn Committee)
Southwestern Herpetologists
Society Coastal Zone Development Permit for the Home Plant Lift Station
EXPERIENCE (HPLS)and Foreemain Replacement Project,City of Carlsbad,San
With Psonias for 10 yeam Diego County,CA: Dr. Blood was Project Manager and Lead
with other firms for 24 years Permitting Biologist for the development of a CDP for the the Home
Plant Lift Station and Forecemain Replacement Project. The lift station
is adjacent to Buena Vista Lagoon,within the coastal zone,and within
the northern San Diego County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation
Plan(MSHCP)area. Dr. Blood wrote and obtained the CDP;wrote the
Biological Report consistent with the HCP; and obtained approvals from
the City.The project is now under construction.
Coastal Zone Development Permit Exemption and Encraochment
Permit for Southern California Edison's Pacific Coast Highway
Utility Undergrounding Project, Sunset Beach,Orange County,CA.
Dr. Blood was the Project Manager, Lead Biologist and permitting
specialist assiting Southern California Edison(SCE)with obtaining and
encroiachment permit from the California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans). Dr. Blood performed biological surveys;managed the
cultural resources surveys;wrote the CDP exemption letter; and
finalized the encroachment permit. The exemption was granted and the
project is under construction.
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Brad R. Blood, Ph.D Long-Term Streambed Alteration 1602 Agreement for Southern
(COntinued) California Edison's Bishop Hydroelectric Projects, Eastern Sierras,
Inyo County, CA: Dr. Blood was Project Manager and Lead Permitting
Biologist for the development of a long-tern streambed alteration
agreement for routine operations and maintenance for all of SCE's
i eastern Sierra hydroelectric Projects. The agreement covers all
Operations and Maintenance (O&M)activities from Bishop Creek north
to Lee Vining Creek,and will be good for 10 years.
Regulatory Permitting for Southern California Edison's Gem Dam
Geomembrane Liner Project,Mono County,CA: Dr. Blood was
Project Manager and Lead Permitting Biologist for obtaining a 1602
Agreement from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife
(CDFW),a 404 NWP, and a 401 Water Quality Certification for the
Project. Dr. Blood developed project water quality BMPS; biological
resources project measures; and a construction monitoring and reporting
program. Dr. Blood was responsible for all aspects for permit
compliance for prior to, during, and post-construction.
Wetland Delineation of the Los Angeles World Airports Expansion
Master Plan, Los Angeles, CA: Dr. Blood served as the Project
Manager in charge of performing a wetland delineation of the west side
of the Los Angeles International Airport(LAX)air field for vernal pools
i and other aquatic features potentially subject the jurisdiction of the US
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
Sensitive Species Surveys in Support of the Los Angeles
International Airport Expansion Master Plan: Dr. Blood served as
the Project Manager and Lead Biologist for the LAX Expansion Master
Plan. He directed surveys for western spade foot toad, loggerhead shrike,
silvery legless lizard, Trask's snail,and other sensitive insects at the
LAX/El Segundo Dunes.
Directed Surveys for Burrowing Owl at the Los Angeles
International Airport/El Segundo Dunes: Dr. Blood performed
directed surveys for burrowing owl at the LAX El Segundo Dunes in
support of the Los Angeles International Airport Expansion Master Plan.
After-theFact Permitting and Mitigation Monitoring in Support of
the Del Arno Boulevard/Interstate 405 Over-Crossing Project, City
of Carson, Los Angeles County, CA: Dr. Blood was called in by the
City after the start of the Project to negotiate with the agencies after
water quality violtation were discovered at the project site. The City's
contractor had built a berm across the Dominguez Channel for project
construction. Dr. Blood then obtained after-the fact 1602,404, and 401
permits for the City's project. He developed a monitoing plan to satisfy
the agencies. Dr. Blood managed the water quality and in-channel berm
removal.
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P S O M A S The City c4 Seal Brach I Hellman Rrmch 18-Inch W titer Liar, R piacenu-nt Project
Ann M. Johnston
QA/QC, Biological Services
Ann Johnston is the Principal of Biological Services with 24 years of
experience in biological resources inventories/evaluations;sensitive
species surveys;mitigation monitoring-, resource agency permitting and
processing;conservation and strategic planning; and technical peer
EDUCATION reviews. Ms. Johnston's professional experience has focused on finding
19891 Bachelor of Arts Biology, solutions to development challenges where potential impacts to
California Sta'e Lkivorsity,Long biological resources may occur, and on the assessment and integration of
Beach,CA biological data(particularly on sensitive species)into environmental
CERTIFICATIONS documentation that complies with the requirements of the California
N/A Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),the National Environmental Policy
Act(NEPA),the Federal Endangered Species Act(FESA),and the
California Endangered Species Act(CESA). Over the past 24 years, she
has managed and/or authored the biological resources sections of
numerous Environmental Impact Reports(EIRs); Environmental Impact
Statements(EISs); Biological Technical Reports; Biological
Assessments(pursuant to Section 7 consultations with the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service [USFWS]); Natural Environment Studies(NESs)
(pursuant to California Department of Transportation [Caltrans]
guidelines); focused surveys for sensitive species;tree reports; resource
management plans; mitigation monitoring reports;and general biological
assessments and constraints analyses.
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Newport Banning Ranch Environmental Impact Report and
Biological Resources Services,Newport Beach: Ms. Johnston was the
Biological Resources Principal-in-Charge for this approximate 400-acre
project. She conducted peer reviews of Biological Technical Reports
prepared for the proposed project by the Project Applicant;served as an
extension of City staff-,and provided guidance in regards to the
adequacy of the information to be summarized into the Biological
Resources Section of the EIR. She also provided strategic planning for
the City on biological resources issues related to project design,the
entitlement process, mitigation strategies,and negotiations with resource
agencies.
Sunset Ridge Park Environmental Impact Report, Newport Beach:
Ms. Johnston was the Biological Resources Project Manager for the
Sunset Ridge Park project located in the City of Newport Beach in
Orange County. She oversaw general plant and wildlife surveys,
vegetation mapping,jurisdictional delineations, and surveys for special
status plant and wildlife species. Ms. Johnston prepared a Biological
Technical Report and a Biological Resource Section for the project EIR.
She also provided strategic planning for the City on biological resources
issues related to project design,the entitlement process, mitigation
strategies,and negotiations with resource agencies and the California
Coastal Commission(CCC).
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P S O M A S
Ann M. Johnston Emergency Deteriorated Pole Project Biological Monitoring,
(Continued) Huntington Beach: Ms. Johnston was a Biologist for Southern
California Edison's Emergency Deteriorated Pole Project in Huntington
Beach.The emergency maintenance work consisted of vegetation
clearing;grading and re-establishing the existing access road to the pole;
raising the re-established road with fill gravel to provide immediate
vehicle access;and replacing the deteriorated pole. Ms.Johnston
provided biological monitoring support services during project
implementation.
Santa Ana River Interceptor Sewer Line Maintenance Project
Biological Documentation and Permits, Orange County:
Ms. Johnston was the Senior Project Manager for this project. The
project involves emergency repairs of the Santa Ana River Interceptor
sewer line, which generally include restoration of existing grade
stabilizers and scour pockets and the creation of new bank armor. Ms.
Johnston facilitated resource agency permits for the OC Sanitation
District and prepared biological resources documentation of the work
areas before and after emergency operations. Pre-construction surveys
were conducted for special status wildlife species including the coastal
California gnatcatcher and Santa Ana sucker. Ms. Johnston oversaw the
monitoring activities and assisted contractors with minimizing impacts
within sensitive habitat potentially supporting Threatened and
Endangered species. Ms.Johnston also prepared a riparian Habitat
Restoration Plan to provide guidelines for native habitat restoration as
mitigation for temporary impacts associated with the 2008 Emergency
Repairs project.
State Route 241 Extension Project Biological Documentation and
Permitting, Orange County. Ms. Johnston currently serves as an
extension of the Transportation Corridor Agencies' (TCA's) staff on the
proposed extension of State Route 241. Ms. Johnston has provided the
Transportation Corridor Agencies with technical and strategic assistance
regarding the biological documentation and permitting processes with
the following agencies: the Federal Highway Administration, Caltrans,
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,the USFWS, the CCC, the California
Department of Fish and Game, the Regional Water Quality Control
Board,and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
Ms. Johnston has worked on this project in varying capacities since
1990. Since 1990 she has served as the Lead Biologist on the project,
conducting many plant and special status wildlife surveys; overseeing
daily scientific activities of other biologists; ensuring approved
methodologies are followed and results are accurately documented; and
preparing/reviewing multiple versions of the project's NES. She is also
responsible for the preparation of multiple Biological Assessments
pursuant to consultation with the USFWS required for various
alternatives of the project. For the last 20 years, Ms. Johnston has
provided strategic planning for the TCA on biological resources issues
related to design alternatives; the entitlement process; consensus
building with government agencies; mitigation strategies; and
negotiations with resource agencies.
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P S 0 M A S
EXHIBIT
FEE ESTIMATE
Hellman Ranch 18-Inch Water Line Replacement Project
FEE ESTIMATE
TASK FEE
Professional Fees
Task I Project Initiation $ 2,340.00
Task 2 Preparation of Environmental Documentation
Task 2.1 Preparation of IS (two drafts) 48,178.00
Task 2.2 Preparation of IS/MND for Public Distribution 4,620.00
Task 2.3 Final IS/MND and Related Documents 4,650.00
Task 3 Coastal Zone Permit Exemption 5,000.00
Task 4 Project Management and Coordination 5,340.00
Task 5 Project Meetings $ 6,870.00
Total Professional Fees $76.998.00
Estimated Direct Expenses
CDFW/County Filing Fees $2,231.25
CCC Exemption Filing Fee 269.00
Cultural Resources Records Searches 670.00
Reproduction 2,000.00
Mapping 250.00
Deliveries/Postage/Mileage $1,000.00
Total Direct Expenses $6,420.25
TOTAL FEES 583,418.25
Fee Assumptions
I. Modifications to the project description and/or project assumptions may require a scope and
budget augment.
2. Additional review cycles and/or revisions to technical reports and the IS not identified within
the Scope of Work will require a budget augment.
3. Attendance at two project meetings and three public hearings. Regular coordination with the
City is assumed.
4. Preparation of responses to comments assumes 24 technical hours; should responses require
additional work efforts, a budget augment will be required.
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5. Direct costs are based on best available information. Estimated reproduction costs are
provided herein for budgeting purposes (20 copies of the IS/MND; appendices would be
provided on CD; 20 copies of the Responses to Comments document); actual costs will be
billed as incurred.
6. Assumes that a Coastal Zone Exemption will be approved by the staff of the California
Coastal Commission.
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EXHIBIT 3
FEE SCHEDULE
PSOMAS
FEE SCHEDULE THROUGH JUNE 2014
PROFESSIONAL CLASSIFICATION HOURLY BILLING RATE
Principal $210 —$240
Associate Principal $190 —$200
Air Quality/Climate Change/Noise Manager $195 —$210
Restoration/Regulatory Permitting Manager $180—$190
Biological/Environmental Manager $140—$170
Senior Planner/Senior Project Manager $130—$170
Cultural Resources Manager $150
Principal Investigator, Archaeologist $145
Principal Investigator, Paleontologist $120
Senior Biologist/Senior Ecologist $110 —$150
Senior Restoration Ecologist $125 —$140
Project Manager $120 —$145
Air Quality/Climate Change/Noise Specialist $125 —$135
Planner/Assistant Project Manager $90—$115
Field Monitor(depending on expertise) $70 —$130
Ecologist/Biologist $90_$110
GIS Specialist $100
Graphic Artist $100
Project Assistant $80—$85
Technical Writer/Editor $90—$100
Administrative Assistant $75
REIMBURSABLE COSTS
Mileage Federal Standard Mileage Rate
Reprographics (Outside) at cost plus 10%
Reprographics(Inside) Request Printing fee sheet
Other Out-of-pocket Expenses at cost plus 10%
Subconsultants at cost plus 10%
Plotting:
Field Maps $2.50 per sq ft
Display/Oversized/High Quality Graphics $10 per sq ft
Aerial Maps: Less than 500 acres $200
Aerial Maps: 500-1,500 acres $350
Aerial Maps: Greater than 1,500 acres $500
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