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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGMT - BonTerra/Psomas (Hellman Water Line Project No. WT1301) low %Of AGREEMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE HELLMAN RANCH 18-INCH WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT between SEA1 RPO C=) 01 7 U 1)( City of Seal Beach 211 - 8th Street Seal Beach, CA 90740 BonTerra Psornas 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"). 1 of 9 67296-0001\1698227v1.doc *04W VM✓ 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 2 of 9 57296-0001\1 698227vl.doc I%W %W 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 3 of 9 7296-00011169322 7v 1.d oc 1%W NNW 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 4 of 9 S7296-0001\1698227v 1.doc *"Nor 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 forrns 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. 5 of 9 57296-0001\1 698227vl.doe *QW 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 6 of 9 S 7296-0001\1698227x1.doe *Vow 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 7 of 9 57296-©001\1 698227vl.doc 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. 8 of 9 57296-0001\1698227v 1.doc vftw '1400 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: I , - By: Z!�k L, R. Ingram, Citm nager / Name: A�Z%lee,o -31 a//Z Attest: Its: bl,(cl- By: inda Devine, City Clerk By: Approved as to Form: Name: Ct t�CA y �yip By: Its: Quinn Barrow, City Attorney 9 of 9 S7296-0001\1 698227vl.doc EXHIBIT 1 SCOPE OF SERVICES Hellman Ranch 18-Inch Water 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 BonTerra Psomas 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) projects. 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. RAPrcpcsa1s\Sea1Bea1P00061S0W Hellman Ranch Water Line-020414.docx A-1 Scope of Work Hellman Ranch }8-Imc6 Water Line Replacement Project SCOPE OF WORK TASK PROJECT INITIATION |0onT*cra Pmnmue will attend a kick-off meeting with the City of Seal Dcocb, and other appropriate 1caoo nnccnbere to ensure concurrence with the Scope of Work. This coordination offod will eomuzc that all parties concur with the tasks to be couq)iotcd and the appropriate environmental documentation. This meeting will also be used to identify infh,noa1\nnul needs and project issues; to develop stzu1cgioo for addressing theme issues; and to identify sensitivities and potential issues of concern for the City, the property owners, or other agencies which need to be considered throughout the CEQA and permitting process. Once the City has concurred with the Scope of Work, a meeting will be scheduled with the property owners and the City to present the proposed project and receive input on the proposed project. Attendance e1 one project oueotiog and one property owner meeting is assumed for this task(two meetings total). TASK 2 PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION This Bompc of Work has been prepared assuming an |3/TMNIJ will be required. Following is u dlmuumninu of specific tasks to be completed in preparing the l8/MND. This Scope of Work assumes two rounds of review for the screencheck document prior to release of tile public review draft. ][mmk 2.1 Preparation of Initial Study BouTezruf'm0000m will prepare noccoenohook draft lS for review by the City. This Scope ofWork ummunocu that all iub:coul review documents would 6c submitted 1othe City electronically. Doco comments are received,BonTona9uoonumwill revise the document and prepare as000m] draft lS for the City's review and approval. As indicated previously, an yNND is anticipated 10 be the oppcoyciu1c cnvionurucnbzi documentation for the project and this Scope of Work has been prepared assuming uu l8/N1ND will be required. Although not anticipated, should the uua|ymin in the draft IS indicate that an Bl0 is necessary, the Scope of Work and Fee I{mtinnab: for this project will ncrdto be modified. This could occur )f there are significant impacts that cannot hn mitigated bn4 level considered less than significant. lu compliance with Section 15063 of the CEQA Guidelines, the IS will contain u description o/ the project, including the location of the project site; adiucumminn of the environmental setting; an ldcodDcu1ion of environmental effects; and a discussion of the mitigation p,ngruno' The ooidgu1ioo program would include any project design features, standard conditions of approval, and mitigation measures. This Scope of Work uumumuem that the City will provide BouTorra yoomom with necessary information to prepare the project description, including digital files of the preliminary project plans or other files in o fbonut suitable for use in exhibits for the covirnon000tal document, as well as any available tcobuiool iufbcnoo1imn. The discussion of oovin)nroontu| effects will follow the environmental checklist form provided in Appendix G of the State CE{}A Guidelines. An oxy}aoutimu for all checklist answers will be included tnprovide the public with on understanding o[how the IS conclusions were reached. Following is a description of the work effort for assessing potential environmental effects ofthe project, o:\ativein each topical issue identified on the CBQA environmental checklist. nAPmpos°xm=oea\P0006m0W Hellman Ranch Water u"~m04w.do" &-2 Scope pfWork Hellman Ranch 18-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, Fan-nland of Statewide Importance, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Local Significance. The IS will contain a statement identifying the lack of agricultural or forestry resources or operations on site. • Air Quality. BonTerra Psomas will calculate construction-related criteria pollutant regional (rnass) 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/MNTD; supporting calculations will be included as an appendix. • Biological Resources. BonTerra Psomas will 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. — Agency 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 RAProposalstSealBeatPDOMSOW Heitman Ranch Water Li.v-020414-docx A-3 Scope of Work Hellman Ranch 18-Inch Water Line Replacement Project will be done prior m initiating field surveys so that agency concerns related to biological resources can be addressed. Focused surveys, or surveys requiring special permits for their porfbouunuc, are not included in the Scope of Work. One cozui} documenting literature results and agency coordination will be submitted to the City. — Field Survey. Following the literature noricv/, one cuc(y spring survey will be conducted to evaluate the plant communities and map the vegetation b/oom on the . / project site (including u 500-fh0tbu{Ter ). The survey will be conducted by a]0o\anint and a Wildlife Biologist. The survey will include 000ur000 plants and wildlife occurring within the survey area (the project area plus the 500-tbot huffed as well as special status p1uutm 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 10 the CNI)I}B. The survey effort im further detailed below: Plant Communities. 8onIeoo Poonuam will map plant communities to dob:uuinc po1cndu| o[fea1m on any sensitive plant cnonrouuidea, including wetlands. f`iaot communities will be evaluated based on GlS ounypiog and field verification. While field verifying the p|oui communities along the proposed project u|igonocut, the boundaries ofpotentially 'uriodiodnuzd wetlands or water will bm mapped. A list nf plant species observed will be made during the survey. Wildlife. No1diog'm savannah uya,nnvv and burrowing nYv| are known to occur in the vicinity of the survey area. 0onTcnra yamznum will per{brco u habitat ammeox000ut For both mpouieo" and look for signs of current or previous burrowing ov/\ presence. This survey will be conducted concurrently with the plant survey described above. Should signs be located or owls observed, BonTerra Psomas will provide u scope and o0at to perform burrowing ovv} surveys and census mapping per protocols aycciticd by C[)FW. Should 0e1diog's savannah npurn>vv he observed, 8ouTezcaPnoouumwill immediately notify the City and discuss options for fodbcr mhzdv. f\ list of wildlife species observed will he made during the survey. An ecnoi| summarizing the survey ccso|tu will be muhooitbod to the City fb\ion/ioQ the completion the survey. If additional field surveys are warranted beyond the single survey to identify the pconunoo of special status mpuoioo, the City will be advised of uddi1\moul work efforts necessary. The results of the n:mcorubtfio|d survey will be presented in a letter report and oun\nourizod in the CE0/\Environmental Checklist. * Cultural Rmmomccn After reviewing previous research conducted in the project vicinity, BonTercaPsoomum will conduct the following tasks: — Resources 8ouToouPmVouom will conduct u orcoo]m mouoch mf the project sncm, including l*ui}c-radium buffer, io the California Historical Resources luIhonatino 8ymtonn at the South Central Coastal Information Center, California State University, Fullerton. 0onTmou Paozoum will also exunzioc the }1izdo({m Resource Inventory (|IRD maintained by the California Building of , Because resource agencies require u buffer zone of several hundred feet between construction and nesting rop(nm. a buffer zone of5OO feet beyond the construction zone iuproposed. n.*°p=s\Sea/o"^p0Q06\S0w Hellman Ranch Water une-0204wu"= x4 Scope g/Work Hellman Ranch I8-Inch Water Line Replacement Project Historic Preservation for Orange County. The HRJ 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 surnmarize 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 R:Y1roposals\Sea18ea1P0006%S0W Hellman Ranch Water Line-020414.docx A-$ Scope of Work Hellman Ranch 18-Inch Water Line Replacement Project 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 IS 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. R:\Proposals\SealBea\P0006\S0W Hellman Ranch Water Line-020414.docx A-6 Scope of Work Hellman Ranch 18-Inch Water Line Replacement Project • 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 Study/Mitigated 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/MND 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 IS/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 Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Related Documents Once the 30-day public review period has ended, BonTerra Psomas will review comments received on the IS/M_ND. 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 RAProposarskSealBeaTDOOMSOW Hellman Ranch Water Line-020414.docx A-7 Scope of Work Hellman Ranch 18-Inch Water Line Replacement Project 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 MMR-P. If the City modifies the project and/or recommend additional conditions of approval or mitigation measures for the project, BonTerra Psomas will revise the M,\4R-P accordingly. Following adoption of the IS/N4ND 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 NIND ($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/NIND 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. RAProposaisXSeall3ea\P0006=W Hellman Ranch Water Line-020414.docx A-8 Scope of Work Hellman Ranch 18-Inch Water Line Replacement Project 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. RAProposals%SealBeaW00061S0W Hellman Ranch Water Line-020414,dorx A-9 Scope of Work 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 1986/Bachelor of Arts/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 Irvine,CA local agencies and private development applicants. CERTIFICATIONS 1991 1 American Institute of Edinger Avenue Bridge Over Bolsa Chica Channel Replacement Certified Planners(AICP)Na.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 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.Anny Corps of Engineers ID Z:� (USACE)Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Permit;Regional Water 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 Pen-nit; 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 The City of Seal Beach I Heilman Ranch 18-Inch Water Line Replacement Project P S O M A S Dana C. Privitt, AICP operations,the oil consolidation sites would be remediated and (Continued) converted to an open space use.Roads would be extended through the site to provide a north-south connection from West Coast Highway to 19"'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 EIR 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 EIR 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 EIR 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, The City of Seal Beach I Hellman Ranch 18-Inch Water Line Rep acnent Project ject tMN P S 0 M A S 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 20001 Master of Business Environmental Impact Reports(EIRs), Initial Studies (ISs),Mitigated Administration,University of Negative Declarations(MNDs),and Environmental Assessments (EAs) California Irvine,CA for both private-sector and public-sector clients. She has worked on a 1995 I'Master of Urban and variety of projects that involve residential,transportation,and mixed Regional Planning,University of uses.Ms. Cho's recent project experience includes Project Manager and Caffornia,Irvine,CA primary author of the Chapman University Specific Plan Amendment 1993 i Bachelor of Arts I Social No. 6 IS/MND. In addition,Ms. Cho has provided long-term Ecology,California State contributions to the Centennial Corridor Environmental Impact University,Long Beach,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. Expe,rience East Beach Sand Nourishment Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration,Seal Beach: Ms.Clio 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 Seal Beach. Key environmental issues included impacts to aquatic resources and aesthetics. Ell 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-room 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 traits,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 J06 `er The City of Seal Beach I Hellman Ranch 18-Inch Water Line Replacement Projeet W PSOMAS 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 Habitat 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.Clio 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 U.S.Environmental Protection Agency's TMDLs 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 FIR could be used in the future as the remainder of the NTS Plan facilities are designed and readied for implementation. The City of Seal Beach :: Hellrnan Ranch 18-inch Water Line Replacement Project P S O M A S 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(T\TEPA),the federal and State Endangered Species Acts, federal PhD/,1987/Biological clean water act,the coastal zone,and the State Fish and Code.He is a Sciences/University of Southern certified wetland delineator and is experienced with the State and federal California regulations governing wetlands delineation and permitting.Dr. Blood MS11981/Biology/Califorria 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 State special status species,plant community mapping,perfornring University,Long Beach,CA jurisdictional delineations,and mapping jurisdictional boundaries. AFFIXATIONS Dr.Blood is highly experienced with State and federal regulations governing endangered and sensitive species and their permitting. Southern California Academy of Dr.Blood has obtained nurnerous pen-nits and performed numerous Sciences(Past President,Board of jurisdictional delineations and surveys for clients in Los Angeles, Directors) Orange, San Bernardino,Riverside, In Mono 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 Society of Mammalogists of Los Angeles County for 26 years with the section of Marm-nalogy. (Program Committee) 'C� C� Southwestern Herpetologists lcxpapi 6 a� Society Coastal Zone Development Permit for the Home Plant Lift Station EXPERIENCE (HPLS)and Forcemain Replacement Project,City of Carlsbad,San With Psomas for 10 years; 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. PSOMAS The City of Seal Beach I Hellman Ranch 18-Inch Water Line Replacement Project Brad R. Blood, PhD 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-term strearribed alteration agreement for routine operations and maintenance for all of SCE's 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 Pennitting 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 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 Amo 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 berin 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. PSOMAS The Ci(y of Seal Beach : Hellman Ranch,18-hich Vljater Line Replacement 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 1 reviews.Ms. Johnston's professional experience has focused on finding 19891 Bachelor of Arts/Biology, solutions to development challenges where potential impacts to California State University,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, :iao--I I"P..(;e 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). The City of Sea[Beach I Hellinan Ranch 18-Inch Water Line Replacement Project� 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. The City of Sea]Beach I Hellman Ranch 18 inch water Line Replacement PFoject 10! P S O M A S EXHIBIT T FEE ESTIMATE Hellman Ranch 18-Inch Water Line Replacement Project FEE ESTIMATE TASK FEE Professional Fees Task I Project Initiation $2,3)40.00 Task 2 Preparation of Environmental Documentation Task 2.1 Preparation of IS (two drafts) 48,178.00 Task 2.2 Preparation of IS/NfND 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 Del iveries/Postage/Mi I eage $1,000.00 Total Direct Expenses $6,420.25 TOTAL FEES $83,418.25 Fee Assumptions 1. 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. RAProposa1s\Sea1Bea1P00061S0W Heftan Ranch Water Line-020414,docx B-1 Fee Estimate Hellman Ranch 18-Inch Water Line Replacement Project 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. RAPmposals\SealBea\P0006\SOW Hellman Ranch Water Line-020414.docx B-2 Fee Estimate EXHI BIT 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 2 Executive Circle,Suite 175,Irvine,CA 92614*(714)444-9199* (714)444-9599 Fax 225 South Lake Avenue.Ste. 1000,Pasadena,CA 91101 *(626)351-2000*(626)351-2030 Fax +y' J �,` t '"},•, - .ice Ak Z. 5 t'r-..fio-_1 ilk'r •. rr 1p VIM., Ap 1 �