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LSA AssociatesJULY 5, 2019 PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF LA QUINTA LSA is a business name of LSA Associates, Inc. CARLSBAD FRESNO IRVINE LOS ANGELES PALM SPRINGS POINT RICHMOND RIVERSIDE ROSEVILLE SAN LUIS OBISPO 901 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite B-200, Palm Springs, California 92262 760.416.2075 www.lsa.net COVER LETTER July 5, 2019 Cheri Flores Planning Manager City of La Quinta 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Subject: Proposal for On-Call Planning Services for the City of La Quinta LSA is a full-service, multidisciplinary environmental planning and project management professional services firm with nine offices throughout California. LSA’s local office in Palm Springs will be the managing office for all contracts with the City of La Quinta (City). By submitting this proposal, LSA commits to providing the City with prompt, efficient planning services and environmental document(s) the City may require. LSA will assist the City in planning-related activities and studies for future land use and development projects as necessary. LSA’s experience provides familiarity with State, federal, and local policies and regulations to assist the City in their planning efforts. LSA’s Palm Springs office has recent experience working with the City’s Public Works Department as noted in the project experience section of this proposal and is also on the Planning Department’s California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) services on-call list. The very foundation of LSA has been to provide planning assistance to public agencies and private developers, in addition to the preparation and review of CEQA and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents. LSA has provided these services for more than 43 years and today the firm employs approximately 200 environmental and planning professionals, including specialists in CEQA/NEPA documentation, traffic/transportation, biological resources, architectural and historic resources, archaeology, paleontology, water quality, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions and global climate change, and noise and vibration. As a 100 percent employee-owned corporation, all LSA employees own stock and are personally vested in the firm’s commitment to providing quality service and assurance to clients that they are in the hands of a stable company that will follow through on its commitments. A hallmark of LSA’s approach is to assign senior-level staff to the project team for oversight and commitment of resources and appropriate staff throughout the duration of each project. LSA’s Principals and staff are trained as planners and environmental analysts, bringing an enhanced set of skills to environmental review. LSA’s combined expertise allows the firm to refine projects where possible, develop mitigation measures that address identified impacts when necess ary, identify alternatives that will satisfy CEQA and NEPA requirements, and reduce potential project impacts. LSA is proactive in communication and problem-solving, identifying potential problems as they emerge, LSA Project Manager/ Administrator Susan Ahn Susan.Ahn@lsa.net (760) 416-2075 LSA Local/Managing Office 901 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite B-200 Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 416-2075 i TABLE OF CONTENTS QUALIFICATIONS, RELATED EXPERIENCE, AND REFERENCES .............................. 1 LSA Firm Background ........................................................................................................ 1 Subconsultant ................................................................................................................... 4 Related Experience and References ................................................................................. 4 PROPOSED STAFFING AND PROJECT ORGANIZATION ........................................ 8 Susan Ahn | Project Manager and Day-to-Day Contact ................................................... 8 Grant Wilson, AICP | Principal in Charge ......................................................................... 9 Trevor Wimmer | Environmental Task Lead .................................................................... 9 Jodi Ross-Borrego | Principal, Biological Resources Task Lead ...................................... 10 Ambarish Mukherjee, PE, AICP | Traffic/Transportation Task Lead .............................. 10 Ali Mir, ENV SP (STV) | Principal, Environmental Planner .............................................. 11 Organizational Chart ...................................................................................................... 11 WORK PLAN/TECHNICAL APPROACH ............................................................... 12 Understanding Planning Services Scope and Requirements .......................................... 12 Scope of Services ............................................................................................................ 13 COST AND PRICE ............................................................................................. 14 LSA Rates ........................................................................................................................ 14 STV Rates ........................................................................................................................ 15 LSA Invoicing ................................................................................................................... 15 LSA Payment of Accounts ............................................................................................... 15 APPENDICES A: INSURANCE AND NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORMS B: RÉSUMÉS C: SCHEDULE OF STANDARD CONTRACT PROVISIONS AND BILLING RATES 1 QUALIFICATIONS, RELATED EXPERIENCE, AND REFERENCES LSA Firm Background Founded in 1976, LSA is a California corporation with 43 years of experience helping clients navigate the often complex process of environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The firm has prepared thousands of environmental documents for both public- and private-sector clients. LSA’s environmental planners and technical specialists offer an expansive knowledge of science and regulations, solid problem-solving skills, and well-rounded solutions. This balanced approach has earned LSA a reputation for providing thorough, credible, and objective reports. LSA’s offices have a combined client base of hundreds of public and private clients, comprising public and private developers. The firm’s Palm Springs office is equipped to handle the many facets of environmental issues associated with large-scale and small-scale development, residential subdivisions, industrial developments, mixed-use development, and roadway and infrastructure improvements. LSA brings a commitment to quality and responsive service to each project. Our most experienced staff lead from start to finish—maintaining communication, identifying and resolving issues before they arise, and representing our clients’ interests. By striving for unimpeachable analysis and a balanced approach, LSA ensures that each project achieves its goals and respects the environment. LSA’s relevant project experience includes:  La Quinta Village Complete Streets  Salton Sea Restoration Project  Avenue 44 Low Flow Crossing Replacement Project  Aloha Systems Desert Hot Springs Photovoltaic Plant  Two Bunch Palms Addendum to Specific Plan EIR  HSIP Intersection Improvements/NEPA/PES Project for City of La Quinta LSA OFFICES Palm Springs (Managing Office) 901 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Ste. B200 Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 416-2075, Ext. 200 Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Carlsbad 703 Palomar Airport Road, Ste. 260 Carlsbad, CA 92011 (760) 931-5471 Fresno 7086 N. Maple Avenue, Ste. 104 Fresno, CA 93720 (559) 490-1210 Irvine (Headquarters) 20 Executive Park, Ste. 200 Irvine, CA 92614 (949) 553-0666 Los Angeles 360 East 2nd Street, Ste. 818 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 407-1455 Point Richmond 157 Park Place Point Richmond, CA 94801 (510) 236-6810 Riverside 1500 Iowa Avenue, Ste. 200 Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 781-9310 Roseville 201 Creekside Ridge Court, Ste. 250 Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 772-7450 San Luis Obispo 285 South Street, Ste. P San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 782-0745 2 Depth of Staff LSA has nine offices throughout California and employs more than 200 full-time staff. LSA’s corporate system allows Project Managers to engage staff from other offices, as needed, to ensure that client expectations regarding schedule and quality of work are met. This system also encourages LSA Project Managers to utilize staff members who are the most qualified for a particular task, regardless of their home office location. The full resources of LSA will be available to the City of La Quinta (City) for services required under this contract. LSA’s current staffing and depth of technical experts ensures that the firm’s current workload will not affect its availability to successfully complete work for the City. Areas of Specialization LSA Planning and Environmental Services. Navigating CEQA and NEPA requirements is an important part of project development in California. LSA offers broad expertise in environmental analysis and can guide City projects through all aspects of CEQA and NEPA compliance and mitigation plans. Working across multiple technical disciplines, LSA’s environmental planners and specialists combine their knowledge of science and regulation with creative problem-solving skills to provide solutions that are innovative, practical, and efficient. Planning staff from LSA are also well versed in standard city planning practice because LSA has provided staffing services to multiple cities around the State. These services have included counter work as well as project review and staff report development both on and off City premises. LSA Transportation/Mobility. Efficient travel promotes economic vitality, environmental sustainability, and personal health and safety. LSA has been part of the mobility solution for more than 40 years. The firm is a recognized innovator in critical mobility strategies and traffic engineering design solutions. LSA has crafted strategies to move people, goods, and services and to create meaningful and desirable places. LSA has designed elements of the regional highway system to promote commuter travel and goods movement and has been part of the teams providing solutions at ports, terminals, and airports throughout California. LSA has also provided creative mobility solutions to various communities nationwide and has supported local communities with alternative transportation planning and active transportation implementation. LSA uses its experience in transportation and land use planning to prepare long-range transportation plans, bicycle master plans, nexus studies and fee programs, parking strategies, corridor studies, and preliminary engineering services. LSA Biological Resources. LSA specializes in permitting for projects with impacts on wetlands and endangered species. LSA uses extensive experience in biological and wetlands consulting and technical expertise in wetland science, wildlife biology, botany, entomology, soil science, and native plant horticulture to provide environmentally sound solutions tailored specifically to your Project. The firm’s expertise and tailored approach to project analysis has earned LSA a strong credibility and reputation for professionalism with resource agencies, and that credibility enables LSA to efficiently navigate the permitting processes. 3 LSA Air Quality. LSA air quality specialists can ensure that your Project complies with CEQA and local or regional requirements. The LSA Team provides construction-level analyses of air quality impacts for transportation and development projects, identifies unique sources of air pollution (e.g., airplanes, trains, and industrial equipment), and assesses community health risks while developing community risk reduction plans. LSA uses state-of-the-art computer modeling and current protocols to determine any potential air quality impacts of your Project. LSA Climate Change. It is challenging to understand global climate change as the science evolves, and even more challenging to keep up with evolving strategies developed by local, regional, State, and federal governments in assessing and reducing our culture’s impacts on the environment. This is where LSA can step in. From greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the carbon footprint of development projects, LSA’s experts will work with City staff to develop an approach to climate change analysis that meets current challenges, anticipates future issues, and reflects the needs of the community and multiple regulatory agencies. LSA Noise. LSA’s team of noise experts provides comprehensive acoustical assessment services, including noise and vibration measurement, analysis, mitigation, and noise abatement. LSA will work with the City to develop reasonable assumptions for construction methods, equipment, and duration. LSA will coordinate with both the design team and the traffic group to analyze operational noise impacts. LSA will work with City Staff and the Project design team to develop creative solutions to noise control issues. LSA Cultural Resources. LSA can help navigate the full spectrum of federal, State, and local environmental review requirements governing the management and preservation of cultural resources. The firm backs up its knowledge of regulatory framework with region-specific expertise, professional certifications, and fully appointed laboratory facilities. LSA’s specialists address regulatory requirements pertaining to archaeology, architectural history, local and regional history, cultural landscapes, Native American consultation, and traditional cultural properties. LSA identifies issues early in the planning and design process, when the most cost-effective solutions are possible. LSA Paleontological Resources. Paleontological resources (i.e., fossils) include the preserved remains or other evidence of past life and are protected by various federal, State, and local regulations and requirements. LSA’s paleontological resources management is typically conducted through a three-step process: (1) an initial assessment; (2) mitigation, if resources are found to be present; and (3) a final report documenting compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements. LSA has provided professional paleontologists for projects throughout the western United States since 1979, and the firm supports its knowledge of the regulatory framework with region-specific expertise, professional certifications, and fully appointed laboratory facilities. 4 LSA Disclosure of Conditions LSA does not have any conditions or organizational conflicts that would prevent LSA from performing duties required of this contract. LSA Debarment LSA certifies that it is not debarred, suspended, or otherwise declared ineligible to contract with any other federal, state, or local public agency. Subconsultant STV Incorporated (STV) has been included on the team to augment environmental planning services. STV, An employee- owned corporation established in 1912, is a leading multidisciplinary planning, engineering, architectural, environmental, program management, and construction management firm with more than 2,200 personnel in 41 offices across the United States and Canada, including more than 225 employees in the Western United States. STV offers an integrated practice of environmental, planning, engineering, architectural, and construction management services. STV planners collaborate with architects, engineers, and construction managers as part of their work at a multi-disciplinary firm. This collaboration allows STV planners to understand the range of potential issues that can arise throughout multiple phases of a project, from preliminary design through construction and operation, and to inform the design to avoid significant impacts to the extent possible. Their understanding and experience in turn enables STV planners to prepare robust and dynamic CEQA clearance documents that account for a wide range of potential opportunities and constraints associated with the life of a project from multiple vantage points. Ali Mir, Environmental Planner, has direct experience in La Quinta and other parts of the Coachella Valley. He will provide expertise based on that experience and augment LSA staffing as needed. Related Experience and References LSA has been actively involved in land use and circulation planning in Riverside County since the firm’s inception 43 years ago. LSA’s experience throughout Riverside County ranges from ongoing consulting services provided to cities and private sector clients, to preparing environmental documents for some of Riverside County’s most significant transportation projects. These projects are sometimes controversial, requiring creative approaches to address challenging technical, politica l, and community issues. References are included with each project. STV Local Office 9130 Anaheim Place, Ste. 210 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 5 Representative Work Experience CITY OF LA QUINTA VILLAGE COMPLETE STREETS Project Dates: 2017 Client: Omni Means Engineering Solutions Contact: Lindsey Van Parys, PE, QSD/QSP | (916) 782-8688 | Lindsey.VanParys@ghd.com 943 Reserve Drive, Ste. 100, Roseville, CA 95678 LSA assisted the City of La Quinta with environmental compliance for the La Quinta Village Complete Streets Project. The proposed improvements will convert the La Quinta Village into a bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly “Complete Streets” atmosphere. The three major streets in the Village (Calle Tampico from Eisenhower Drive to Washington Street, Eisenhower Drive from Calle Tampico to Calle Sinaloa, and Calle Sinaloa/Avenue 52 from Eisenhower Drive to Washington Street) will be reduced from four lanes of travel down to two and will include bicycle facilities and on-street parking. In addition, five roundabouts will be constructed in order to link the capacity improvement project segments together. The proposed landscape palette for the roundabout shall blend the existing landscape in La Quinta Village with the City of La Quinta's "Desert Oasis" plant palette. The La Quinta Village CEQA Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was completed by the City in 2016. Several minor changes to the roundabout configuration required that an addendum to the previous CEQA document be prepared. LSA’s services to the City for this project included an Addendum to the La Quinta Village CEQA EIR. SALTON SEA SHORELINE RESTORATION PROJECT Project Dates: 2016 Client: Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians Tribe Contact: Alberto Ramirez, Project Manager | (760) 397-0300 | aramirez@tmdci.org P.O. Box 1160, Thermal, CA 92274 The Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians Tribe (Tribe) selected LSA to provide assistance with CEQA environmental documentation for their project approval through the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (CVMC). LSA was requested to verify whether the existing Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) (which was previously prepared for the same project area and adopted by the Salton Sea Authority in 2014) covered the components of the proposed project or if an addendum was needed. The goal of the proposed project was to rehabilitate habitat and mitigate exposed playa along the northern shore of the Salton Sea by removing invasive tamarisk species from the holding ponds, distributing 35 acres of compost material, revitalizing habitat wi th native plants and trees, constructing raised plant beds, implementing swales to assist in water flow, and providing shade and greenhouse rehabilitation. The Tribe was seeking funding through the CVMC and leveraging various sources of funding for future projects from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Bureau of Reclamation, and the Salton Sea Authority to complement the proposed project. 6 LSA determined that the project components were covered under the previously approved CEQA document and therefore an addendum was not needed. LSA prepared a technical memo for the Tribe to include in their documents to the CVMC for project approval. AVENUE 44 LOW-FLOW CROSSING REPLACEMENT PROJECT Project Dates: 2014–Ongoing Client: City of Indio, Public Works Contact: Tom Rafferty, Principal Civil Engineer | (760) 541-4270 | trafferty@indio.org 100 Civic Center Mall, Indio, CA 92201 LSA is assisting the City of Indio with environmental compliance under CEQA and NEPA on the Avenue 44 Low- Flow Crossing Replacement Project. The project consists of the removal of an existing low-water crossing at the Coachella Valley Storm Water Channel (CVSWC) and replacing it with a new all-weather bridge designed to meet current structural, hydraulic, and geometric standards and that provides adequate capacity to carry expected future vehicular traffic, as well as being constructed to avoid and minimize impacts on the environmentally sensitive area of the site. The bridge will have an overall approximate length of 500 to 550 feet and will carry two lanes of traffic plus pedestrian walkways along both sides. New roadway approaches will be constructed to connect both ends of the bridge to the existing roadways. LSA’s services to the City of Indio for this project included a Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) for submittal to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and a Categorical Exclusion (CE) for compliance under NEPA. In addition, LSA has provided the required environmental documents for CEQA compliance, including a Draft and Final IS/MND and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), which included a biological resources report, a cultural resources report, a paleontological resources report, a visual impact memo, a noise analysis, and an air quality conformity memo. LSA also prepared the Notice of Intent to adopt the IS/MND and MMRP, and will prepare the Final IS/MND and MMRP. ALOHA SYSTEMS DESERT HOT SPRINGS PHOTOVOLTAIC PLANT Project Dates: 2012 Client: City of Desert Hot Springs Contact: Martin Magana (now at Coachella Valley Association of Governments | (760) 346-1127 | mmagana@cvag.org 65-950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 LSA prepared a CEQA IS/MND on the Aloha Systems Photovoltaic (Solar) Plant for the City of Desert Hot Springs. The project consisted of constructing two adjacent ground-mount photovoltaic power plants with a total capacity of approximately 1.47 megawatts (MW). Each of the two plants consisted of approximately 7,500 photovoltaic panels supplying two inverter stations delivering approximately 750 kW at 12,000 volts AC into the utility distribution system. The project site is located south of Dillon Road, approximately 500 feet west of the intersection of Dillon Road and Little Morongo Road in the City of Desert Hot Springs in Riverside County, California. 7 TWO BUNCH PALMS RESORT ADDENDUM TO SPECIFIC PLAN EIR Project Dates: 2014 Client: City of Desert Hot Springs Contact: Martin Magana (now at Coachella Valley Association of Governments [CVAG]) | (760) 346-1127 | mmagana@cvag.org 65-950 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 LSA prepared a CEQA Addendum to environmental documents for the Two Bunch Palms Resort Specific Plan. This was an Addendum to the EIR of December 2006 (State Clearinghouse #2006051145; Notice of Determination [NOD] dated February 14, 2007). The project consisted of an increase of 14 acres to the resort area (from 56 acres to 70 acres). Additional hotel units may be added with subsequent phases but may be limited by the zoning density. Other resort improvements include providing 12 for-sale fractional or time-share units and additional remodeling of the gate house and surrounding landscape, plus a 9,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, a grotto, a 2,000-square-foot meeting/conference room, an expanded citrus orchard, and a pond as part of the expansion. The overall project area covers 270 acres, which includes the existing 56-acre Two Bunch Palms Resort and approximately 214 undeveloped acres. The proposed development on the undeveloped acreage includes 1,200 residential units and commercial space. HSIP INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Project Dates: 2016 Client: City of La Quinta Contact: Brian McKinney, City Engineer | (760) 777-7045 | bmckinney@laquintaca.gov 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253 LSA assisted the City of La Quinta with environmental compliance for Caltrans on the HSIP Intersection Improvements Project, which includes intersection upgrades at 51 intersections throughout La Quinta. These upgrades include replacing the existing “cobra head” high-pressure sodium safety lights with light emitting diode (LED) lights. The LED lights will be more efficient, using less energy than the existing lights. They will also provide brighter light to the intersections, thereby improving safety. The street name signs at these 51 intersections will also receive LED upgrades, and faded or damaged street signs will be replaced as needed. In addition, the project includes upgrading the traffic signal cabinet controllers at 15 intersections and cabinet replacements at 8 of these intersections. No grading is anticipated with this work, and no project-specific technical studies are needed for completion of NEPA clearance. LSA’s services to the City for this project included a PES for submittal to Caltrans. 8 PROPOSED STAFFING AND PROJECT ORGANIZATION The most important aspect of our firm’s overall service is our project management skills. On a daily basis, this translates into tracking and expediting documents through the steps necessary to successfully achieve the completion of project requirements in a timely manner. LSA employs a “Project Manager-centered” system for the management of technical projects and planning document preparation that puts the responsibility for coordinating and conducting projects in the hands of the individual Project Manager. Strong verbal and written communication skills, diplomacy, and advanced organizational skills are critical in meeting LSA’s criteria for a well-qualified Project Manager. LSA’s commitment of senior-level staff, depth of expertise, and emphasis on communication between subject experts and lead agencies have earned us a reputation for thorough, credible, and objective analysis. Ms. Ahn, as Project Manager/Administrator, will have responsibility for the management and administrative aspects of projects assigned by the City, as well as for the team’s performance with regard to technical issues. Ms. Ahn will provide the LSA Team with all relevant information at the outset of each assignment and will ensure, during the course of the work, that coordination with the City is handled effectively and efficiently. Ms. Ahn will inform the City of all significant project information on a timely basis throughout the life of this assignment by way of informal and formal reporting via email, fax, or telephone. Grant Wilson, Principal in Charge, will review each product to ensure it meets LSA’s expectations and, more importantly, the City’s expectations. Mr. Wilson provides quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) and principal oversight. The proposed key personnel will be available to the extent proposed for the duration of the project, acknowledging that no person designated as “key” to the project shall be removed or replaced without prior written concurrence by the City. Qualifications of the key staff are listed below, and detailed résumés are provided in Appendix B. Susan Ahn | Project Manager and Day-to-Day Contact Susan Ahn will serve as Project Manager and Administrator for all task orders under this on-call contract and will be the main point of contact for day-to-day communication with the City. Ms. Ahn has been a Planner for the City of El Monte, and in other capacities has also been heavily involved as an environmental project manager in the research, preparation, and management of a variety of environmental and community planning projects for commercial, industrial, public facility, and residential projects. Her duties have included the preparation of CEQA and NEPA environmental documents, the technical research and analysis of environmental and community planning information preparation, and General Plan Amendment consistency analyses for residential and commercial development. Ms. Ahn coordinates and manages project-related work efforts, actively interacts with project applicants and agency staff, and drafts and LSA Project Manager Susan Ahn Susan.Ahn@lsa.net (760) 416-2075 9 compiles comprehensive, yet readable, reports that effectively utilize data gleaned from technical studies, public and private environmental/community planning documents, and her individual research efforts. Project Experience:  City of La Quinta Village Complete Streets CEQA Addendum, and HSIP Intersection Projects PES document (La Quinta, CA)  Long Beach Unified School District, School Facilities Planning (Long Beach, CA)  City of El Monte, City Planning Staff (El Monte, CA)  City of Colton Materials Recovery Facility, CEQA MND, and RTC (Colton, CA)  City of Fontana Regency Shopping Center, CEQA FEIR (Fontana, CA) Grant Wilson, AICP | Principal in Charge Grant Wilson is Managing Principal of the LSA Palm Springs office. With 30 years of public and private sector planning experience, Mr. Wilson is responsible for LSA project management, research, and preparation of documents related to commercial, public facility, and residential development projects. He has previously served as city planning staff in San Bruno, where he worked as staff liaison to multiple committees, the Planning Commission, and the City Council in addition to standard counter duties. While in San Bruno, Mr. Wilson managed several large development applications/approvals as well as the City’s General Plan update. His duties as a Principal at LSA include tracking application materials and CEQA/NEPA process timelines; coordinating with engineers, architects, and technical study authors; establishing working relationships with public agency representatives; and making presentations at community meetings and public hearings. Mr. Wilson also establishes and oversees project budgets and supervises junior staff. Mr. Wilson will conduct principal review of CEQA documents prior to submittal to the City. Project Experience:  Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians Cemetery Environmental Assessment (Twentynine Palms, CA)  Palm Springs International Airport Master Plan Update (Palm Springs, CA)  Portola Avenue/I-10 Interchange IS/EA (Palm Desert, CA)  Indio Trails Specific Plan and Outparcels EIR (Indio, CA)  Supervising Planner, City of San Bruno Trevor Wimmer | Environmental Task Lead Trevor Wimmer is responsible for conducting research and assisting in analysis for environmental and planning projects relating to CEQA and NEPA compliance. Mr. Wimmer assists the Associate Environmental Planners and Project Managers in the preparation of environmental documents, including Initial Studies and EIR sections, as well as with new project proposals. He also assists the Project Manager on multiple California High Speed Rail projects. Project Experience:  Avenue 50 Road Improvement Project (Coachella, CA)  Avenue 44 Bridge Low-Flow Crossing Replacement Project (Indio, CA)  California High Speed Rail Project (Bakersfield to Palmdale)  California High Speed Rail Project (Burbank to Los Angeles) 10 Jodi Ross-Borrego | Principal, Biological Resources Task Lead Jodi Ross-Borrego is responsible for conducting and managing the coordination of biological resource evaluations and assessments, management and oversight of construction compliance projects, preparing environmental documentation for renewable energy projects, managing on-call service contracts with utility providers, and preparing biological reports for transportation projects (including proposed bridge replacement projects, freeway interchanges, road widening, and interchange modifications), and environmental permitting. Ms. Ross-Borrego prepares biological assessments for United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Section 7 consultations, Natural Environment Studies (NES) for Caltrans projects, biological sections for CEQA/NEPA documents, and also drafts Jurisdictional Delineations and secures related permits for jurisdictional waters from the USACE, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), and the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Project Experience:  Adams Street/Whitewater River Bridge Crossing Project (La Quinta, CA)  CV Link (NEV/Bicycle/Pedestrian) Trail Master Plan and EIR (Coachella Valley, CA)  Painted Hills and Desert Hot Springs Wind Energy Repowering Projects (Desert Hot Springs, CA)  Coachella Flats Wind Energy Repowering Project (Palm Springs, CA) Ambarish Mukherjee, PE, AICP | Traffic/Transportation Task Lead Ambarish Mukherjee is an Urban Planner with specialization in transportation planning, transportation modeling, and geographic information systems (GIS). He completed his undergraduate degree at the Indian Institute of Technology in Kharagpur, India, and his Masters at the University of Texas at Arlington. His areas of expertise include traffic impact studies, pedestrian and bicycle planning, transportation modeling, transit routing, goods movement, transportation funding and grants management, GIS analysis, and statistical and analytical research. He has worked on a variety of traffic impact analysis projects, including commercial, residential, warehouse, and transit-oriented development projects. Mr. Mukherjee specializes in working on transportation projects in the Inland Empire region, including large specific plans, mixed-use projects, roadway and freeway development projects, and transportation modeling projects. Prior to joining LSA in February 2006, he worked with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority as a Transit Planner. Project Experience:  Desert Rose Townhomes (Desert Hot Springs, CA)  Madison Plaza IS/MND (Riverside, CA)  Perris Marketplace (Perris, CA)  Riverside County Traffic Analysis Model (RivTAM) On-Call Modeling and Support (Riverside County, CA) 11 Ali Mir, ENV SP (STV) | Principal, Environmental Planner Ali Mir will serve as Environmental Planner and will be responsible for planning support services. Mr. Mir is an urban, transportation, and environmental planner with over 17 years of experience managing and directing the preparation of general plan updates, community plans, specific plans, development projects, alternatives analyses, feasibility studies, and NEPA and CEQA clearances. He has worked on a wide variety of public and private sector projects throughout California. In addition, he has extensive inter- and intra- agency coordination, community outreach, and consensus-building experience for a broad range of projects. He has facilitated planning charettes and CEQA/NEPA environmental workshops and presentations to community organizations, historic preservation commissions, neighborhood councils, environmental review boards, school boards, planning commissions, city councils, and county boards of supervisors. Project Experience:  City of La Quinta Eden Rock at PGA West EIR (La Quinta, CA)  City of Indio Music Festivals Plan EIR and Music Festivals Plan Permit Modification (Indio, CA)  City of La Quinta SilverRock Specific Plan and CEQA Addendum (La Quinta, CA)  City of Coachella General Plan Update (Coachella, CA) Organizational Chart 12 WORK PLAN/TECHNICAL APPROACH Understanding Planning Services Scope and Requirements LSA’s approach blends diverse scientific expertise with broad practical experience in environmental planning to provide high-quality service to the City of La Quinta. Since 1976, LSA has been refining an approach to planning and environmental issues that resolves conflicts between growth and the environment through a balance between progress and preservation, as well as maximum effectiveness and minimum impact. Whether the project is preparing a community’s plan for its future, designing a specific site for development, improving transportation infrastructure, or protecting natural resources, LSA’s multidisciplinary staff has the breadth, expertise, and creativity to provide balanced, workable solutions to the most complex problems. Regular Communication with City Staff As Principal in Charge, Grant Wilson along with Susan Ahn as Project Manager will maintain effective communication with City staff through regular telephone correspondence and staffing at the City’s planning counter. The PM will have responsibility for the management and administrative aspects of projects assigned by the City, as well as for the LSA Team’s performance with regard to technical issues (when technical services are needed). When planning studies are requested, the Project Manager will provide the LSA Team with all relevant information at the outset of each assignment and will ensure, during the course of the work, that coordination with the City is handled effectively and efficiently. To this end, the Project Manager will conduct regular coordination and progress team meetings to review a project’s progress. The LSA Team will be available to work with applicants at City Hall with hours determined by the City. The Project Manager will keep the City informed of all significant project information on a timely basis throughout the life of this assignment by way of informal and formal reporting determined by the City. Grant Wilson will review each product/service to ensure it meets LSA’s expectations and, more importantly, the City’s expectations. LSA’s QC Plans and Procedures include these specific quality management tasks: The Project Manager will be assigned to the contract and have availability throughout its duration. During contract negotiations, Grant Wilson, Susan Ahn, and the City will systematically review the work program to ensure that everyone has a clear understanding of the project definition and scope of work. A project team with experience on similar projects will be assembled, and the Project Manager will coordinate with the task managers to ensure staffing availability (based on specific tasks requested). All planning work performed will be Principal and peer reviewed prior to submittal to the client. Principal review ensures that LSA’s quality standards are met. Peer review involves review by a senior staff member who is not directly involved in the project. Peer review provides a “reality check” to ensure that the study methodology, analysis, and conclusions are sound. 13 Ensure that applicable agency standards, policies, and procedures are understood by all project team members. Ensure timely completion of project deliverables. Review a project’s status with the City at regular intervals to ensure implementation of the original scope of work and the harmonious functioning of all team members. Identify any potential conflicts with schedule or budget due to potential changes in scope or City direction. Review performance with the City on a regular basis to make any adjustments required for successful project completion and to determine improvements for future projects. Scope of Services Tasks include, but are not limited to, the following on an on-call basis: LSA will provide planning project management services for specialized and complex projects. LSA has project management staff in their Palm Springs, Riverside, and Orange County offices who are experienced with assisting clients on specialized and complex planning projects. The Palm Springs staff is available to provide staff assistance at either the City planning office or in the LSA offices. STV will be utilized for additional support as needed. LSA will prepare specialized planning-related studies, as requested by the City. LSA has technical staff in their Palm Springs, Riverside, and Orange County offices to assist in technical and specialized planning studies. Technical services within LSA will be coordinated and managed by the Project Manager, Susan Ahn, and overseen by various internal Principals by topical areas of expertise. LSA will conduct complex technical research and land use work activities for the Planning Division that include the review of development applications submitted to the City, Gener al Plan Amendments, Zone Changes, Specific Plans and Amendments, Site Development Permits, Tract Maps, and Conditional Use Permits as requested by the City. LSA and STV have experienced staff to assist the City with complex planning activities and are available to work at the City planning office or in LSA offices. LSA will prepare CEQA and NEPA documents at the City’s request, including but not limited to CEs, Initial Study/Negative Declarations (IS/NDs), IS/MNDs, and MMRPs, and will provide mitigation monitoring coordination for City projects. LSA has been providing CEQA/NEPA services to municipal clients for 43 years, including the City of La Quinta in 2017 by preparing an Addendum to the La Quinta Village CEQA EIR for the La Quinta Village Complete Streets Project, and is currently on the City’s approved CEQA/NEPA On-Call Services list. In addition, LSA was recently awarded a contract with the City of Palm Springs for CEQA/NEPA On-Call Planning Services. LSA will prepare Parking Surveys at the City’s request with the assistance of a traffic counts vendor. LSA has planners that can analyze parking and circulation for these studies. In addition, LSA can provide full traffic studies if needed. 14 LSA has software licenses for Bluebeam Revu Standard software for the electronic review of plans and maps. LSA can conduct plans and map review at the City’s planning office or at the LSA offices. LSA will provide planning counter staffing as needed to assist residents and project applicants as they navigate the process of Planning Department functions. This includes a variety of applications and general services provided by the Planning Department (e.g., variance requests, conditional use permits, special event permits, and zoning information requests). COST AND PRICE The LSA and STV rates provided below are organized by job classification. A full schedule of standard contract provisions and billing rates is provided in Appendix C. LSA Rates 15 STV Rates Category Raw Rate Marked Up Rate Planning Manager $105.85 $283.26 Senior Planner $55.93 $149.67 Planner $40.87 $109.37 Junior Planner $30.27 $81.00 LSA Invoicing Monthly invoices shall be submitted for progress payment based on work completed to date. LSA will invoice the client using our standard invoicing format and will submit the invoice to the client via electronic mail. Clients requesting changes to LSA’s standard invoice or process for submittal may be billed additional time to develop the invoice and monthly administration of the billing. LSA Payment of Accounts Terms are net 30 days. A service charge of 1.5 percent of the invoice amount (18 percent annual rate) may be applied to all accounts not paid within 30 days of invoice date. Any attorney’s fees or other costs incurred in collecting any delinquent amount shall be paid by the client. APPENDIX A: INSURANCE AND NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORMS Proof of Insurance Non-Collusion Affidavit Form APPENDIX B: RÉSUMÉS SUSAN AHN, MA PROJECT MANAGER 1 EXPERTISE Environmental Analysis, Project Management & City Planning School District Facilities Planning EDUCATION M.A., Geography, California State University, Fullerton, CA, 2002 B.A., Geography, California State University, Fullerton, CA, 1997 ECE, Northwest Environmental Training Center, 2005 •Fundamental Contaminant Chemistry •Contaminant Chemistry Transport in Soil and Groundwater PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Susan Ahn has held various planning positions in both the private industry and for public agencies. Ms. Ahn has 18 years’ experience preparing and coordinating the preparation of environmental documents to meet CEQA/NEPA compliance on various development projects, conducting planning surveys and various studies for cities and school districts in southern California, and has worked with applicants at the planning counter, and collecting school impact developer fees. Ms. Ahn has also managed various projects and coordinated personnel conducting analysis and site surveys on biological and hazardous materials projects as an Environmental Planner, a City Associate Planner, and a Facilities Project Manager for public schools. Ms. Ahn has conducted city peer review, and editing of MND sections, prepared addendums to previously approved EIRs, and coordinated with agencies for various project approvals. In addition, Ms. Ahn has prepared various comment letters in response to agency environmental documents and has prepared Response to Comments documents for several Final Environmental Impact Reports. Listed below is just a sample of the many projects Ms. Ahn has worked on. PROJECT EXPERIENCE CEQA/NEPA ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING La Quinta Village Complete Streets Project La Quinta, CA Ms. Ahn was directly involved in the preparation of the CEQA Addendum to the La Quinta Village EIR for the Complete Streets Project involving the design of 5 roundabouts within the Village area. Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Various Cities in the Coachella Valley, CA Ms. Ahn was involved in the coordination of biological studies and environmental documents for project funding through the CVMC. Torres Martinez Cahuilla Band of Indians Thermal, CA Ms. Ahn evaluated existing environmental documents, and prepared documents for Salton Sea project funding through the CVMC. SR-60 and Potrero Interchange Project Revalidation Beaumont, CA Ms. Ahn was directly involved in the revalidation of environmental documents for Caltrans District 8. Ms. Ahn coordinated and directed preparation of environmental surveys to update and verify approved CEQA/NEPA documents. HSIP Intersection Upgrades Project La Quinta, CA Ms. Ahn was directly involved in the preparation of the Preliminary Environmental Study (PES) documents for Caltrans District 8. SUSAN AHN, MA PROJECT MANAGER PROJECT EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED) 2 City of Colton Materials Recovery Facility Colton, CA Ms. Ahn coordinated the recirculation of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the City of Colton, their legal counsel, and the facility operator due to a challenge upheld by the court. Ms. Ahn coordinated updates to the environmental document, document distribution, and public hearings. The document found no new impacts and was re-adopted by the City. City of Gardena Police Substation Facility Gardena, CA Ms. Ahn was responsible for the preparation and circulation of the Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration document for the City of Gardena’s proposed new Police substation facility location. City of Fontana-Regency Shopping Center Fontana, CA Ms. Ahn prepared the Response to Comments and the Final Environmental Impact Report for a new shopping center project in the City of Fontana. SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING EXPERIENCE Prior to LSA | Project Manager at Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD), Long Beach, CA (9 years) Coordinated the preparation of all documentation and approvals for the construction of new school facilities. Kept District staff and the local community informed on the progress of various school development projects, and reviewed all CEQA/NEPA environmental documents prepared by state and local agencies for projects in within the community that could have an impact on local schools. Assisted Public Works Departments for the cities of Signal Hill and Long Beach; preparing applications for various federal and state transportation grants. Assisted in the development of the LBUSD’s Facility Master Plan approved by the School Board in January 2008. Managed various Facility Projects from hiring of the architect, CEQA, CDE, and DTSC due diligence, through design, preparation, and approval of construction plans and specifications, bidding and construction, to close out of the project with the Division of State Architect. Ms. Ahn was a stakeholder member for the LBUSD on the Environmental Subject Working Group and the Corridor Advisory Committee for the I-710 Expansion Project. The I-710 Expansion Project is a Caltrans/LA Metro project that has a 17-year construction duration. Other stakeholders that sit on the committee are the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), The Port of Long Beach (POLB), The Port of Los Angeles (POLA), Council of Governments (COG), and various City representatives from along the corridor, such as Commerce, Carson, Bell, etc. CITY PLANNING EXPERIENCE Prior to LSA | Associate Planner at the City of El Monte, El Monte, CA (2 years) Prepared staff reports, agenda items, and presentation materials for Planning Commission and City Council. Assisted in the development of the General Plan Update and attended community meetings to gather input and inform the public about the update, taking into account the siting of development, Environmental Justice issues, air quality impacts from development and construction, and traffic impacts from the surrounding I-10, 605 and 60 freeways. Worked with applicants and citizens at the Planning counter, and scheduled meetings to inform them of the planning approval process and requirements. Answered questions and conducted research regarding land use policies, zoning requirements, and the development review and approval process. GRANT WILSON, AICP PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE 1 EXPERTISE CEQA/NEPA Procedures and Process Land Use Community Development Environmental Assessment EDUCATION University of Oklahoma, Norman, Master of Regional and City Planning, 1992. University of Oklahoma, Norman, B.A., Communication, 1987. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS American Planning Association American Institute of Certified Planners 1997–Present Association of Environmental Professionals Member ID No. 2032096 City of Palm Springs Sustainability Commission 2012–2019 PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES With three decades of public and private-sector planning experience, Mr. Wilson is responsible for LSA project management, research, and the preparation of documents related to commercial, public facility, and residential projects. His duties as a Principal include tracking application materials and the CEQA/NEPA process timelines; coordinating with engineers, architects, and technical studies authors; establishing and maintaining working relationships with public agency representatives; and making presentations at community meetings and public hearings. Mr. Wilson also establishes and oversees project budgets and supervises junior staff. PROJECT EXPERIENCE California High-Speed Rail Project Various Locations, California Mr. Wilson is serving as the Environmental Manager for the Bakersfield– Palmdale section of the California High-Speed Rail Project planned to link San Francisco to Los Angeles and points between. He also served as the environmental task lead for the earlier Program Management Oversight contract with the State-operated California High-Speed Rail Authority that reviewed environmental documentation for the Central Valley sections. Palm Springs International Airport Master Plan Update Palm Springs, California Mr. Wilson was the CEQA lead and managed environmental technical studies associated with the Palm Springs International Airport Master Plan update. He also serves as an on-call sub-consultant for other airport projects. Needles Highway IS/EA San Bernardino County, California Mr. Wilson served as the project manager for LSA’s Initial Study/ Environmental Assessment for safety improvements to a portion of Needles Highway between the City of Needles and the California/Arizona border, which also passes through Tribal lands. Portola Avenue / I-10 Interchange IS/EA Palm Desert, California Mr. Wilson managed the preliminary CEQA and NEPA reviews of a new Interstate 10 interchange in the Coachella Valley. Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians Cemetery Environmental Assessment Twentynine Palms, California Mr. Wilson managed the NEPA compliance document for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to assist the Tribe with its planned cemetery designation. GRANT WILSON, AICP PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE 2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Principal/Senior Environmental Planner, LSA, Palm Springs, California, 2005–Present. Planning Specialist, Parsons (the Alaris Group), San Francisco, California, 2004–2005. Supervising Planner, City of San Bruno, California, 1994–2004. Preservation Planner, Independent Contractor, Norman, Oklahoma, 1990–1994. Research Assistant, Science and Public Policy Program, Norman, Oklahoma, 1989–1990. PROJECT EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED) Indio Trails Specific Plan and Outparcels EIR Indio, California Mr. Wilson produced an EIR for a 1,500-unit residential and commercial development to be built in a future annexation area of the City of Indio. Rancho Santa Rosa EIR Riverside County, California Mr. Wilson managed the CEQA process for the environmental documentation of a 560-acre equestrian-oriented residential development in unincorporated Riverside County near the City of La Quinta. Palmwood EIR Desert Hot Springs, California Mr. Wilson managed the CEQA process for the environmental documentation of a 2,000-acre residential/commercial/hotel/golf development near the City of Desert Hot Springs, which included annexation by the City. Two Bunch Palms EIR Desert Hot Springs, California Mr. Wilson managed the environmental review of a 285-acre spa/resort expansion plus 1,338 residential units. Much of the project was on sensitive cultural resources in the City of Desert Hot Springs. He also prepared an EIR Addendum for the project after the defunct project was revived and the land use plan revised. Boulders-Crescendo EIR Valley Fever Report Palm Springs, California Mr. Wilson researched and wrote a special environmental report on the potential spread of valley fever as a result of a residential development project in the City of Palm Springs. Skyborne Mitigated Negative Declaration Desert Hot Springs, California Mr. Wilson conducted a Mitigated Negative Declaration for a large residential project in the City of Desert Hot Springs where water testing of new project wells indicated the presence of rare minerals. San Gorgonio Wind Farm Due Diligence Riverside County, California Mr. Wilson performed planning analysis, right-of-way grants, and environmental processing for the expansion of a wind generation facility in Riverside County. TREVOR WIMMER ENVIRONMENTAL TASK LEAD EXPERTISE Environmental Planning EDUCATION San Diego State University, B.A., Geography/Natural Resources & Environmental Policy, 2013. Mira Costa College, A.A., Geography, 2007. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Environmental Planner, LSA Associates, Inc. Palm Springs, California. 2016–Present. BA PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AEP – Inland Empire Member PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Mr. Wimmer is an Assistant Environmental Planner responsible for conducting research and assisting in analysis for LSA’s environmental and planning projects relating to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance. Mr. Wimmer assists the Associate Environmental Planners and Project Managers in the preparation of Initial Studies and Environmental Impact Report sections, as well as with new project proposals. He also assists the Project Manager on the multiple California High Speed Rail projects. Prior to coming to LSA, Mr. Wimmer received his B.A. in Natural Resources and Environmental Planning and worked as a Veterinary Technician. He was responsible for medicating and performing routine treatments and procedures on hospitalized patients, surgical preparation and assistance, medical record keeping, controlled drug logging and reporting, and appointment scheduling. PROJECT EXPERIENCE Avenue 44 Bridge Low Flow Crossing Replacement Project Indio, California Mr. Wimmer assisted in preparing a CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and a NEPA Categorical Exclusion for the Avenue 44 Bridge Low Flow Crossing Replacement Project in the City of Indio. Avenue 50 Road Improvement Project Coachella, California Mr. Wimmer worked with KOA Corporation and the City of Coachella to prepare the CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the widening and improvement of Avenue 50 from west of Calhoun St. to Harrison St. in Coachella. Environmental work also managed by LSA included technical studies for Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Noise and Vibration Impact analysis, and a Phase I Hazardous Materials Initial Site Assessment. California High Speed Rail Project Bakersfield to Palmdale, California Mr. Wimmer has worked on various parts of the project, including the administrative record, meeting agendas and minutes, and EIR/EIS chapters. California High Speed Rail Project Burbank to Los Angeles, California Mr. Wimmer has assisted in creating graphs and figures for the Community Impact Assessment and the Relocation Impact Report. Rolling Hills Estates Los Angeles County, California LSA prepared the Existing Settings Report for the City of Rolling Hills Estates in support of the City’s General Plan Update and General Plan Programmatic EIR. Mr. Wimmer assisted in the preparation of the Wet Utilities Existing Settings Report. Field Surveys Mr. Wimmer has assisted in conducting field surveys for species of concern on proposed project sites. JODI ROSS-BORREGO PRINCIPAL, BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES TASK LEAD 1 EXPERTISE Biological Assessments Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plans Project Management Jurisdictional Delineations Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species State and Federal Permitting Procedures EDUCATION Humboldt State University, Arcata, B.S., Environmental Biology, 2003. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Principal, LSA, Palm Springs, California, 2005–Present. Reserve Steward/Resident Biologist, James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve, UC Natural Reserve System (NRS), University of California, Riverside (UCR), 2004–2005. Interim Assistant Director/ Herbarium Curator, Sweeney Granite Mountains Desert Research Center, NRS, UCR, 2004. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES As a Principal in LSA’s Palm Springs office, Ms. Borrego is primarily responsible for assisting various clients in conducting and managing the coordination of biological resource evaluations and assessments; managing and overseeing construction compliance projects; preparing environmental documentation for renewable energy projects; managing on-call service contracts with utility providers; and preparing biological reports for transportation projects, including bridge replacement, road widening, and interchange modifications; and environmental permitting. She works with various resource and regulatory agencies to analyze impacts and recommend mitigation measures as part of the CEQA/NEPA documentation for both private- and public-sector projects. In addition, Ms. Borrego has extensive experience in Southern California, particularly in the Colorado and Mojave Deserts. She has conducted biological studies in a variety of terrestrial and aquatic habitats, including specific special-status species surveys for the Casey’s June beetle, arroyo toad, desert tortoise, Coachella fringe-toed lizard, flat-tailed horned lizard, burrowing owl, coastal California gnatcatcher, least Bell’s vireo, Mohave ground squirrel, and Coachella Valley round-tailed ground squirrel, as well as a variety of plant species. PROJECT EXPERIENCE Adams Street / Whitewater River Bridge Crossing Project La Quinta, California LSA, in cooperation with the Caltrans District 8 Office of Local Assistance, assisted the City of La Quinta in replacing the existing low-water crossing spanning the Whitewater River at Adams Street with an all-weather crossing. Ms. Borrego wrote the Natural Environment Study (NES) (Minimal Impacts) for this project. Coachella Flats Wind Energy Repowering Project Palm Springs, California LSA is currently providing biological resources support for this wind energy repowering project, which involves the decommissioning of multiple existing wind turbines and their replacement with fewer, new, and more efficient turbines. Ms. Borrego is overseeing field surveys, the preparation of the Biological Resource Assessments and the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP) Consistency Report, the Jurisdictional Delineation report, regulatory permitting, and the Joint Project Review with the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission (CVCC). Avenue 44 Bridge Low Flow Crossing Replacement Project Indio, California LSA is preparing a CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and a NEPA Categorical Exclusion for the Avenue 44 Bridge Low Flow Crossing Replacement Project in the City of Indio. Ms. Borrego is preparing the Natural Environment Study (Minimal Impact) and the Jurisdictional Delineation. Painted Hills and Desert Hot Springs Wind Energy Repowering Projects Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County, California LSA is currently providing biological resources support for this wind energy repowering project, which involves the decommissioning of multiple existing wind turbines and their replacement with fewer, new, and more efficient turbines. JODI ROSS-BORREGO PRINCIPAL, BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES TASK LEAD 2 CONTINUING EDUCATION Desert Tortoise Council Surveying, Monitoring, and Handling Techniques Workshop. The Desert Tortoise Council. Ridgecrest, California, November 2010. Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard Monitor Training. Bureau of Land Management, El Centro, California, May 2007. Hydric Soils Indicators Workshop. Wetland Training Institute, San Diego, California, February 2007. Basic Wetland Delineation Workshop. Wetlands Training Institute. Sacramento, California, April 2006. Desert Flora Field Course. University of California Riverside Extension Program, Palm Desert, California, March 2006. Working with ArcGIS Spatial Analyst. Society for Conservation GIS/Esri, James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve, Idyllwild, California, July 2004. Building Geo Databases. Society for Conservation GIS/Esri, James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve, Idyllwild, California, July 2004. Introduction to ArcGIS. Society for Conservation GIS/Esri, James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve, Idyllwild, California, July 2004. Introduction to ArcGIS. Society for Conservation GIS/Esri, James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve, Idyllwild, California, July 2004. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS Association of Environmental Professionals Member No. 3915637 California Native Plant Society Women’s Transportation Seminar Coachella Valley Archaeological Society PROJECT EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED) Ms. Borrego is overseeing field surveys, the preparation of the Biological Resource Assessments and the CVMSHCP Consistency Reports, the Jurisdictional Delineation report, regulatory permitting, and the Joint Project Review with the CVCC. I-10 Bypass Project Riverside County, California Ms. Borrego is managing the biological services for the Interstate 10 Bypass Project. This includes preparing a NES, a Biological Assessment, and associated technical studies, including a wetlands delineation/jurisdictional determination, vegetation mapping, focused surveys for the desert tortoise, and focused surveys for rare plants and nonlisted special-status species. CV Link (NEV/Bicycle/Pedestrian) Trail Master Plan and EIR Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) LSA assisted in the preparation of the Master Plan NEPA/CEQA environmental documents for a 50-mile multimodal parkway and assisted with public outreach, design, and project management for the CVAG. Ms. Borrego provided biological guidance to assist in the avoidance of biological resources associated with the project. Ms. Borrego also assisted with the federally listed as endangered Casey’s June beetle surveys. Indian Canyon Drive Widening Project Palm Springs, California LSA prepared the N, the Biological Assessment, the Jurisdictional Delineation, the Water Quality Assessment Report, and the Initial Site Assessment in support of NEPA/CEQA clearance for an Environmental Assessment/Initial Study for the Indian Canyon Widening Project. The project would widen the existing Indian Canyon Drive from two to four lanes and is a multiagency endeavor; agencies involved include Caltrans, the FHWA, the City of Palm Springs, the USFWS, and the CDFW. Ms. Borrego prepared the Natural Environment Study, the Biological Assessment, and the Jurisdictional Delineation and conducted associated field surveys for this project. Airport Boulevard (Avenue 56) Railroad Grade-Separation Project Riverside County, California Ms. Borrego conducted and prepared the Biological Resources Assessment and prepared the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan Consistency Analysis reports for the Airport Boulevard (Avenue 56) Railroad Grade- Separation Project in Riverside County. East Palm Canyon Drive Widening Project Cathedral City, California Ms. Borrego prepared the Biological Resources Assessment and the Jurisdictional Delineation for the East Palm Canyon Drive Widening Project in the City of Cathedral City. AMBARISH MUKHERJEE, PE, AICP TRAFFIC / TRANSPORTATION TASK LEAD 1 EXPERTISE Traffic Impact Studies Pedestrian & Bicycle Planning Transit Routing Goods Movement Transportation Funds & Grants Management GIS Analysis Statistical & Analytical Research. Land Use and Transportation Modeling Advanced Data Analysis Intelligent Transportation Systems EDUCATION University of Texas at Arlington, Texas. Master of City and Regional Planning with concentration in Transportation and Land Use Planning, and GIS. 2003–2005. •Recipient of the prestigious Graduate Dean’s Fellowship for the entire period of study. •Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information System. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India. Bachelor of Architecture (Honors). 1998–2003. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES As an Associate and Senior Transportation Planner at LSA’s Riverside office, Mr. Mukherjee conducts traffic studies and Traffic Impact Analyses (TIAs) for a wide variety of large and small projects including residential development, mixed-use development, commercial and office projects, parking structures, roadway and circulation improvements, and General Plans and Specific Plans. PROJECT EXPERIENCE Desert Rose Townhomes Desert Hot Springs, California Mr. Mukherjee prepared this TIA to assess the potential circulation impacts associated with the proposed development of the Desert Rose Townhomes, in the City of Desert Hot Springs in Riverside County. The project consisted of 194 dwelling units located on the northwest corner of Verbena Drive and Climbing Rose Way and the TIA included the analysis of seven intersections and project driveways. Riverside County Traffic Analysis Model (RivTAM) On-Call Modeling and Support Riverside County, California Mr. Mukherjee is the project manager and lead analyst on this project performing various modeling tasks using the RivTAM model since 2009. RivTAM, which was developed as a sub-regional model using the SCAG RTP model, is a TransCAD 5.0 based model and is extensively used for preparing transportation studies within Riverside County. Madison Plaza IS/MND Riverside, California LSA is currently preparing an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for a 75,000-square-foot commercial development at 3530 Madison Street. The Denny’s restaurant, which is currently located on the site, is a historical resource as defined by CEQA. LSA is also preparing technical studies for traffic, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, historic resources, and noise for the project. Perris Marketplace Perris, California Mr. Mukherjee conducted the traffic study to evaluate the potential traffic impacts associated with the proposed development of an approximately 520,000 sf retail center, which included a Wal-Mart Supercenter, in the City of Perris. The project site was located north of Nuevo Road and west of Perris Boulevard (north of the existing Perris Plaza). The TIA included the analysis of 20 intersections and project driveways. AMBARISH MUKHERJEE, PE, AICP TRAFFIC / TRANSPORTATION TASK LEAD 2 CONTINUING EDUCATION Dowling Associates, Inc., Oakland: Traffix Software Training, December 2007. University of California Extension, Berkeley, Basic SYNCHRO and SimTraffic: Tools for Traffic Signal Timing, September 2007. University of California Extension, Berkeley, Fundamentals of Signal Timing and Operations, March 2007. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP): Membership Number 023158 American Planning Association (APA) Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Professional Engineer (California C88084) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Associate. LSA, Riverside, California. 2006–present. Service Planner I. Fort Worth Transportation Authority, Fort Worth, Texas. 2005. Graduate Research Assistant. School of Urban and Public Affairs, University of Texas at Arlington. 2003–2004. Architecture Intern. Raj Rewal and Associates, New Delhi, India. 2002. PROJECT EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED) Adelanto Towne Center Adelanto, California Mr. Mukherjee prepared this TIA to assess the potential circulation impacts associated with the proposed development of Adelanto Towne Center. The project consisted of approximately 606,000 sf of retail uses, which included a 183,600-square foot Target store on a site located on the southwest corner of the intersection of U.S. Highway 395 and Mojave Drive. The project was proposed to be completed in two phases and the TIA included the analysis of 46 intersections. Citrus Industrial District Upland, California Mr. Mukherjee coordinated in the preparation of the TIA to assess the potential circulation impacts associated with the proposed development of the Citrus Industrial District mixed-use project located on the north side of Eighth Street, east of Euclid Avenue, and west of Campus Avenue. It consisted of 732 residential condominiums and 29,000 sf of commercial space to be built in two phases. The TIA included the analysis of 14 intersections. Butterfield Specific Plan Banning, California Mr. Mukherjee prepared the initial study and constraints analysis, which included the analysis of three design alternatives and three roadway network alternatives. The final TIA included the analysis of 50 intersections and project driveways. An analysis of freeway mainline levels of service was included in the TIA. City of Loma Linda General Plan Loma Linda, California Mr. Mukherjee completed the Traffic Impact Analysis and the Circulation Element for the General Plan for the City of Loma Linda. The primary objective of the analysis was to define a circulation system that supports the development anticipated in the Land Use Element and other elements of the amended General Plan while also complying with the provisions outlined in Measure V, a voter-approved initiative laying stricter limitations on development projects vis-à-vis implementation of transportation mitigations. Mir - 1 Ali H. Mir, ENV SP Principal, Environmental Planner Mr. Mir is an urban, transportation, and environmental planner with over 17 years of experience managing and directing the preparation of general plan updates, community plans, specific plans, development projects, alternatives analyses, feasibility studies, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) clearances. He has worked on a wide variety of public and private sector projects throughout California. In addition, he has extensive inter- and intra-agency coordination, community outreach, and consensus-building experience for a broad range of projects. He has facilitated planning charettes and CEQA/NEPA environmental workshops and presentations to community organizations, historic preservation commissions, neighborhood councils, environmental review boards, school boards, planning commissions, city councils, and county boards of supervisors. Project Experience City of La Quinta Eden Rock at PGA West EIR – Environmental Planner Responsible for overseeing the preparation of a Draft EIR and Final EIR pursuant to the CEQA for the $200 million master-planned infill development of 292 residential units and a 7,000-sf clubhouse/recreation facility on a 42- acre site in La Quinta, CA. The Final EIR included mitigation measures for potentially significant impacts to air quality during construction, cultural resource, noise, public services, transportation, traffic, and parking and circulation. The City of La Quinta certified the Final EIR and approved the developer’s plan. City of La Quinta SilverRock Specific Plan and CEQA Addendum – Urban and Environmental Planner Responsible for the preparation of the Specific Plan and a CEQA Addendum to the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for the development of resort and retail uses on a 525-acre tract in La Quinta, CA, that is the site of the Arnold Palmer Classic Course at SilverRock. The plan for SilverRock included private development of a boutique hotel, a feature hotel, a resort retail village with possible second-floor office and residential space and a proposed 7,000-sf to 7,500-sf black box theater, and two additional development pads for future hotel development. City of Indio Music Festivals Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Music Festivals Plan Permit Modification - Environmental Planner Environmental Planner for the Music Festivals Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the City of Indio. Ali served as an environmental planner for the startup phase of this project. The project consisted of an amendment to the City of Indio Municipal Code to adopt an ordinance pertaining to Major Music Festival Event Permits; a Major Music Festival Event Permit; Education Bachelor of Science, Public Policy, Management, and Planning; University of Southern California Certifications Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP); Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure Memberships Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP) American Planning Association (APA) APA-Los Angeles Diversity and Inclusion Director (1/1/19-Present) Mir - 2 and a Development Agreement. The Major Music Festival Event Permit allowed an increase in attendance for the Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festivals and for two additional events in the fall through 2030. City of Coachella General Plan Update - Environmental Planning Lead Maintained overall responsibility for the development of recommendations to avoid or minimize environmental impacts associated with the update of the development plan for Coachella, CA, through 2020. The scope of work involved the review and analysis of the existing Environmental and Public Facilities Conditions report and updated information provided by the city. Ali was responsible for a comprehensive EIR comprising an executive summary; a project description consistent with the requirements of CEQA guidelines; and an environmental impact analysis addressing issues associated with land use, transportation and circulation, air quality, noise, biological resources, cultural resources, public services and utilities, visual resources, hydrology and water quality, geology and soils, agriculture, hazards and hazardous materials, mineral resources, and growth-inducing impacts. Tasks Ali oversaw included a traffic study consisting of the review of existing roadway and intersection traffic volumes and operations, future roadway and intersection traffic volumes and operations, and a non-automotive impact analysis. RCTC Perris Valley Line - Environmental Planning Lead Oversaw environmental planning for the introduction of Metrolink commuter rail service on the largely disused Perris Valley Line, which runs 24 miles between Riverside and Perris, CA. The $248.2 Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) project includes four new stations, the upgrade or closure of grade crossings, the installation of a signal system, the replacement of two railroad bridges, and a new layover facility with locomotive service and inspection areas. Mr. Mir oversaw specialty subconsultants in the development of solutions for meeting NEPA and CEQA requirements and complying with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and EPA requirements for determining the least environmentally damaging project alternatives. APPENDIX C: Schedule of Standard Contract Provisions and Billing Rates J UNE 2019 S CHEDULE OF S TANDARD C ONTRACT P ROVISIONS AND B ILLING R ATES L:\CORP\Contract rev 030819.docx «06/01/19» 1 SCHEDULE OF STANDARD CONTRACT PROVISIONS AND BILLING RATES FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Fixed-Fee Contracts If a fixed-fee proposal, the professional services described in the Scope of Services Section of the attached proposal shall be provided for the fixed fee noted in the proposal. Invoices will be generated on a monthly basis based on the percentage of work completed and/or an agreed-upon schedule of values. The fixed fee includes all labor and expenses required to complete the defined scope of work. Any changes in the scope of work, significant delays or additional tasks will be considered extra services. Extra services shall be provided on a time and expenses basis at the same rates specified for hourly contracts, unless other arrangements are made in advance. Hourly Contracts If an hourly plus expenses proposal, the professional services described in the Scope of Services Section of the attached proposal shall be provided on a time and materials basis at current hourly rates. These rates are as shown on a Rate Schedule that is attached, or can be made available. Hourly rates are subject to review at least annually on or about June 1 of each year, and may be adjusted to reflect changing labor costs, at our discretion, at that time. (A schedule can be made available upon request.) Direct costs (including cost of subconsultants) shall be reimbursed at cost plus 10 percent, unless other arrangements are made in advance, and are not included in the hourly fee for professional services. The total estimated amount of time and expenses noted in the proposal will serve as a control on the services to be provided. The specified amount will not be exceeded without prior approval of the client. EXTRA SERVICES Services provided by LSA under this Agreement are defined in the Scope of Services Section of the attached proposal. The Scope of Services was created with the intent of executing the specific tasks and level of service requested by the client. Any additions, changes to the Scope or substantial delays to the schedule as defined in the Scope will be considered extra services. Extra services shall be provided on a time-and-expense basis at the hourly rates in effect when the extra service is provided, unless other arrangements are made in advance. Extra services will be communicated to and authorized by the client prior to commencing work. Should an alteration to the Scope include removing tasks or reducing the scope of the level of service, LSA shall invoice for the work performed prior to receiving written notice of the change. INVOICING Monthly invoices shall be submitted for progress payment based on work completed to date. LSA will invoice the client using our standard invoicing format and will submit the invoice to the client via electronic mail. Clients requesting changes to LSA’s standard invoice or process for submittal may be billed additional time to develop the invoice and monthly administration of the billing. J UNE 2019 S CHEDULE OF S TANDARD C ONTRACT P ROVISIONS AND B ILLING R ATES L:\CORP\Contract rev 030819.docx «06/01/19» 2 PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS Terms are net 30 days. A service charge of 1.5 percent of the invoice amount (18 percent annual rate) may be applied to all accounts not paid within 30 days of invoice date. Any attorney’s fees or other costs incurred in collecting any delinquent amount shall be paid by the client. STANDARD OF CARE Services provided by LSA under this Agreement will be performed in a manner consistent with the degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the same profession currently practicing under similar circumstances. LSA will endeavor to maintain consistent staff on the project; however, unforeseen issues outside of our control such as employee illness, relocation, injury or departure can occur. From time to time, unforeseen circumstances require us to replace project staff or project managers with other equally qualified staff in order to meet our commitments. The terms of this proposal are not contingent upon work being performed by named staff. LSA reserves the right to substitute equally qualified staff when necessary. PROJECT DELAYS The terms of this Proposal are based on the anticipated project schedule. In the event of unanticipated project delays, the scope of services may be subject to amendment, change, or substitution. INDEMNIFICATION Client and consultant each agree to indemnify and hold the other harmless and their respective officers, employees, agents, and representatives from and against liability for all claims, losses, damages, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, to the extent such claims, losses, damages, and expenses are caused by the indemnifying party’s negligent acts, errors, or omissions. ELECTRONIC FILE DATA CHANGES Copies of documents that may be relied upon by client are limited to the printed copies (also known as hard copies) that are signed or sealed by LSA. Files in electronic media format or text, data, graphic, or other types that are furnished by LSA to client are only for convenience of client. Any conclusion or information obtained or derived from such electronic files will be at the user’s sole risk. When transferring documents in electronic media format, LSA makes no representations as to long-term compatibility, usability, or readability of documents resulting from the use of software application packages, operating systems, or computer hardware differing from those of LSA at the beginning of the assignment. FORCE MAJEURE Neither party shall be deemed in default of this Agreement to the extent that any delay in performance of its obligation results from any cause beyond its reasonable control and without its negligence. LITIGATION In the event that either party brings action under the proposal for the breach or enforcement thereof, the prevailing party in such action shall be entitled to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment. J UNE 2019 S CHEDULE OF S TANDARD C ONTRACT P ROVISIONS AND B ILLING R ATES L:\CORP\Contract rev 030819.docx «06/01/19» 3 NOTICES Any notice or demand desired or required to be given hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be deemed given when personally delivered or deposited in the mail, postage prepaid, sent certified or registered, and addressed to the parties as set forth in the proposal or to such other address as either party shall have previously designated by such notice. Any notice so delivered personally shall be deemed to be received on the date of delivery, and any notice mailed shall be deemed to be received 5 days after the date on which it was mailed. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT Client may terminate this agreement with 7 days prior notice to LSA for convenience or cause. Consultant may terminate this Agreement for convenience or cause with seven days prior written notice to client. Failure of client to make payments when due shall be cause for suspension of services, or ultimately termination of the contract, unless and until LSA has been paid in full all amounts due for services, expenses, and other related charges. If this Schedule of Standard Contract Provisions is attached to a proposal, said proposal shall be considered revoked if acceptance is not received within 90 days of the date thereof, unless otherwise specified in the proposal. J UNE 2019 S CHEDULE OF S TANDARD C ONTRACT P ROVISIONS AND B ILLING R ATES L:\CORP\Contract rev 030819.docx «06/01/19» 4 HOURLY BILLING RATES EFFECTIVE JUNE 2019 Job Classification Hourly Rate Range1,2 Planning Environmental Transportation Air/Noise Cultural/ Paleontological Resources Biology GIS Principal Principal Principal Principal Principal Principal Principal $180–405 Associate Associate Associate Associate Associate Associate Associate $129–255 Senior Planner Senior Environmental Planner Senior Transportation Planner/Engineer Senior Air Quality/Noise Specialist Senior Cultural Resources Manager/ Paleontologist Senior Biologist/ Botanist/Wildlife Biologist/Ecologist/ Soil Scientist/ Herpetologist/ Arborist Senior GIS Specialist $118–230 Planner Environmental Planner Transportation Planner/Engineer Air Quality/ Noise Specialist/ Climate Change Specialist Cultural Resources Manager Archaeologist/ Architectural Historian/ Paleontologist Biologist/Botanist/ Wildlife Biologist/ Ecologist/Soil Scientist/ Herpetologist/ Arborist GIS Specialist $88–155 Assistant Planner Assistant Environmental Planner Assistant Transportation Planner/Engineer Air Quality/ Noise Analyst Cultural Resources Analyst Assistant Biologist/ Botanist/Wildlife Biologist/Ecologist/ Soil Scientist/ Herpetologist/ Arborist Assistant GIS Specialist $88–105 Field Services Senior Field Crew/Field Crew $82–105 Office Services Graphics $118–155 Marketing $77–130 Office Assistant $67–120 Project Assistant $72–150 Research Assistant/Intern $51–83 Word Processing/Technical Editing $98–130 1 The hourly rate for work involving actual expenses in court (e.g., giving depositions or similar expert testimony) will be billed at $400 per hour regardless of job classifications. 2 Hourly rates are subject to review at least annually, on or about June 1 of each year, and may be adjusted to reflect changing labor costs at LSA’s discretion at that time. LSA IN-HOUSE DIRECT COSTS EFFECTIVE JUNE 20191 Description Unit Cost Description Unit Cost Reproduction (8.5 x 11) B/W $0.08 per page GPS Unit $77.00 per day Reproduction (8.5 x 11) Color $0.42 per page Total Station Surveying Instrument $52.00 per day Reproduction (11 x 17) B/W $0.11 per page Level (Laser or Optical) $26.00 per day Reproduction (11 x 17) Color $0.8 per page Laser Rangefinder $26.00 per day CD Production $5.15 per CD Sound Meter $78.00 per day USB Flash Drive $5.15 per drive Sound Meter with Velocity Transducer $89.00 per day Plotting $3.87 per sq ft Aerial Photo Cost Aerial Drone $206.00 per day Boat Rental $130.00 per day Mileage On-Road Current federal rate Water Quality Meter $26.00 per day Mileage Off-Road Current federal rate Night Vision Goggles $52.00 per unit per night 1 Direct costs shall be reimbursed at cost plus 10 percent. www.lsa.net