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Michael Baker InternationalOn-Call Planning Services We Make A Difference Statement of Qualifications We Make A Difference MBAKERINTL.COM 75-410 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 100 Palm Desert, CA 92211 Office: 760-346-7481 | Fax: 760-346-8315 July 5, 2019 Ms. Cheri Flores Planning Manager City of La Quinta 78‐495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 RE: ON‐CALL PLANNING SERVICES Dear Ms. Flores, Michael Baker International (Michael Baker) is pleased to present this proposal to the City of La Quinta for On‐Call Planning Services. We are proud of our reputation in the Coachella Valley, providing multi‐discipline consulting services for completing major development and infrastructure projects over the past 30+ years. We understand the demands placed on planning and development departments and are committed to helping our clients with cost‐ effective solutions and flexible approaches, Michael Baker will build on our past experience to deliver comprehensive planning services, transportation/parking services and sound, defensible environmental assessments. By selecting the Michael Baker Team, the City will be gaining an experienced team of proven professionals that has successfully delivered a number of planning, transportation and environmental document projects for the benefit of the valley residents and agencies. Advantages that distinguish the Michael Baker Team are: Our proposal was prepared in compliance with the City’s Request for Proposal (RFP). This proposal is valid for 180 calendar days from the due date. We appreciate the City’s consideration of our proposal. Please contact me at 760/341‐6110, or Darren Edgington at 951/506‐2083, to discuss any aspect of this Proposal. Respectfully submitted, Christopher Alberts, PLS Darren Edgington, CEP‐IT, LEED AP Vice President / Palm Desert Office Manager Project Manager  Expert Leadership. Project Manager, Darren Edgington brings more than 29 years of diverse and challenging work experience in environmental and land planning. His broad experience includes project management for: CEQA/NEPA and other Environmental Documents, as well as, specific plans and planned developments. Mr. Edgington will provide the day-to-day oversight of any Tasks resulting from this On-Call, and will serve as the City’s main point of contact for the duration.  Local Knowledge. Michael Baker has completed numerous planning, transportation and environmental documents throughout the Coachella Valley, fostering an excellent understanding of the special needs and criteria surrounding a desert environment, as well as the environmental and multi-agency coordination required to successfully obtain CEQA/NEPA compliance.  Specialized Project Team. To better serve the City with a more comprehensive project team, we have teamed with BCR Consulting to provide cultural resource review/assessment, and a local geotechnical firm, Petra Geotechnical for geological support.  In-House Parking Studies. Michael Baker’s Bob Davis is our Senior Traffic Engineer who specializes in both transportation planning and traffic engineering. His resume is included in the Appendix and highlights various projects that present his parking study expertise. On-Call Planning Services Page | i Table of Contents Section A Firm Qualifications, Project Team, Experience and Background Firm’s Background Information .............................................................................. 1 Disclosure of Conditions ......................................................................................... 1 Certification ............................................................................................................ 2 References .............................................................................................................. 2 Section B Proposed Staffing and Project Organization Key Personnel ......................................................................................................... 3 Organization Chart ................................................................................................. 4 Key Staff Qualifications Matrix ............................................................................... 5 Subconsultant Support ........................................................................................... 6 Planning Services .................................................................................................... 7 Environmental Services .......................................................................................... 8 Section C Work Plan / Technical Approach Understanding ...................................................................................................... 13 Approach .............................................................................................................. 13 Quality and Budget Control .................................................................................. 15 Communication Plan ............................................................................................ 16 Section D Cost and Price Schedule of Hourly Rates/Reimbursables ............................................................. 18 Method and Timing of Payment ........................................................................... 18 Appendix Resumes of Key Staff ................................................................................................... 19 Insurance Acknowledgement ...................................................................................... 33 Non-Collusion Affidavit Form ...................................................................................... 34 Contract Exceptions .................................................................................................... 36 On-Call Planning Services Page | 1 Section A Firm Qualifications, Project Team, Experience and Background Firm’s Background Information Brief History: Michael Baker International (Michael Baker), a Pennsylvania Corporation, is a full- service planning, engineering, design, and construction firm working with both public and private sector clients. The firm maintains a professional staff of more than 589 employees located in 13 offices throughout California. Michael Baker offers the resources of more than 3,000 employees in 90 global office locations. Michael Baker is a strong, financially stable firm, operating continuously since its founding in 1940. The firm has served public and private sector clients in southern California for 78 years. Michael Baker’s team of professionals offers expertise in environmental services, land use planning, urban design, public outreach, landscape architecture, GIS, transportation and traffic planning and engineering; storm water and water quality engineering; civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering; survey and mapping; water and wastewater engineering; and construction management services. The Coachella Valley office was established in 1986 with the acquisition of the firm Charles Haver & Associates located in the City of Palm Desert. The office is fully staffed and currently provides professional engineering and surveying services for both public agency and private sector clients. The firm utilizes its in-depth knowledge of local issues and conditions combined with the strengthened and extended service available through the numerous offices to provide a comprehensive approach to community planning, public works engineering and land development in the Coachella Valley Region. Michael Baker’s service commitment to our clients: To be the best engineering, planning, consulting, and professional services company in the industry, where we make a difference by continuously innovating and delivering outstanding service to our clients and providing our people with fulfilling careers where they attain personal and professional satisfaction and make a demonstrable difference in the communities in which we live and serve. Days/Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Disclosure of Conditions Michael Baker does not have any bankruptcies, pending litigation, office closures, mergers, or conflicts of interest that would hinder our ability to perform on this contract. Michael Baker International 75-410 Gerald Ford Drive Suite 100 Palm Desert, CA 92211 Ph. 760/346-7481 Fx. 760/346-8315 Firm Principal and Principal- In-Charge | Chris Alberts calberts@mbakerintl.com Michael Baker is ranked 29th in ENR's Top 500 engineering firms. On-Call Planning Services Page | 2 Certification Michael Baker is not debarred, suspended or otherwise declared ineligible to contract with any other federal, state or local public agency. References List of Current/Past Clients for Similar Services: Michael Baker takes great pride in our long- standing history of providing both on-call/as-needed and “extension of staff” services for public sector clients. In southern California, we have provided these services to the following agencies, among others: • City of Anaheim • City of Azusa • City of Chino Hills • City of Colton • City of Eastvale • City of El Segundo • City of Fontana • City of Grand Terrace • City of Irvine • City of Lancaster • City of Long Beach • City of Menifee • City of Moreno Valley • City of Palmdale • City of Palm Springs • City of Rancho Mirage • City of Redlands • City of San Bernardino • City of San Diego (City / County / Port Rotation) • City of Santa Ana • City of Temecula • City of Westminster • County of Los Angeles • County of Orange • County of Riverside • County of San Bernardino • Port of Long Beach • Western Riverside Council of Governments References Client Address Contact Name/Title Phone E-Mail Start/End Dates County of San Bernardino 385 North Arrowhead 1st Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415 Terri Rahhal, Planning Director 909/387-8311 Terri.Rahhal@lus.sbcounty.gov 2016 - Present City of Eastvale 12363 Limonite Avenue Suite 910 Eastvale, CA 91752 Bryan Jones, City Manager 951/361-0900 bjones@eastvaleca.gov 2018 - Present City of Temecula 41000 Main Street Temecula, CA 92590 Scott Cooper, Associate Planner 951/506-5137 Scott.cooper@TemeculaCA.gov 2016 - Present County of Riverside 4080 Lemon Street Riverside, CA 92502 Phayvanh Nathavongdouangsy, Principal Planner 951/955-6573 pnanthav@rivco.org 2014 - Present City of Fontana 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 DiTanyon Johnson, Senior Planner 909/350-6678 djohnson@fontana.org 2016 - Present On-Call Planning Services Page | 3 Section B Proposed Staffing and Project Organization Key Personnel The Michael Baker Team is prepared to commit its personnel and its resources to serving the City of La Quinta by providing On-Call Planning Services. Our team of professionals is well balanced and experienced in working together on many successful projects. The key personnel assigned to this project have functioned in similar responsible positions and have worked on numerous projects together. Principal In Charge Chris Alberts, PLS, is the Firm Principal directly in charge of the Palm Desert Office operations. Mr. Alberts has been a resident of the Coachella Valley for over 15 years and is strongly vested in its development and success. Mr. Alberts will also serve as Principal In Charge for the La Quinta On-Call Planning Services project. Project Manager / Designated Administrator The City of La Quinta On-Call Planning Services contract will be managed by Mr. Darren Edgington. Mr. Edgington brings more than 20 years of diverse and challenging work experience in environmental and land planning. His broad experience includes project management for CEQA/NEPA and other Environmental Documents, as well as, experience with specific plans and planned development projects and entitlement. Mr. Edgington will provide the day-to-day oversight of any Tasks resulting from this On-Call and will serve as the City’s main point of contact for the duration. Following the Project Team’s Organization Chart is a matrix providing substantiating information on our Staff’s qualifications to provide planning, transportation and environmental services to the City. On-Call Planning Services Page | 4 Organization Chart On-Call Planning Services Page | 5 Key Staff Qualifications Matrix Staff Name | Role Years of Exp Education Registrations Availability Chris Alberts, PLS | Principal In Charge 23 General Studies, South Dakota State University Professional Land Surveyor, California, 2008, 8508 20% Rameeta Garewal, AICP | QA/QC 20 M.S., 2002, City and Regional Planning, The Ohio State University B.S., 1998, Architecture, University of Bombay, India M.B.A., 2018, Business Administration and Management, University of California, Los Angeles American Institute of Certified Planners, 020321 Green Globes Professional, 2014 20% Darren Edgington, CEP-IT, LEED AP | Project Manager 29 Certificate, 2000, Urban Planning and Development, University of California, San Diego B.A., 1988, Art/Graphic Design, San Diego State University LEED Accredited Professional BD+C, California, 2009, 10130203 Certified Environmental Professional In Training, 2015 75% Peter Minegar, CEP-IT | Task Leader 8 B.S., 2014, City and Regional Planning, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Graduate Studies, Environmental Management and Policy, University of Denver Certified Environmental Professional In Training, 2015 45% Emily Elliot, AICP | Task Leader 9 B.A., 2009, Geography Natural Resources Management, San Diego State University M.U.R.P., 2014, Urban and Regional Planning, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona CDFW/BLM Flat-tailed Horned Lizard Biologist, 2011 30% Alan Ashimine | CEQA/NEPA Lead 19 B.A., 2000, Environmental Analysis and Design, University of California, Irvine 20% Carla Dietrich, PTOE | Traffic 21 B.S., 1997, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University Professional Engineer, Pennsylvania, 2004, PE070655 Professional Traffic Operations Engineer, 2008, 2468 Professional Engineer, Louisiana, 2010, 35480 20% Robert Davis | Traffic/Parking Studies 33 B.S., 1975, Transportation Engineering, California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo 20% On-Call Planning Services Page | 6 Staff Name | Role Years of Exp Education Registrations Availability Tom Millington | Biological Resources 6 B.A., 2010, Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara Wetland Delineator Certification Program, California, 2012 CRAM for Riverine Wetlands- Certified Practitioner, California, 2014 20% David Brunzell | Cultural Resources 25 M.A., 2002, Anthropology/Archaeology, California State University, Fullerton B.A., 1997, Anthropology, California State University, Fullerton Pomona College Field School, 1995, Southern Oregon/Northern California Register of Professional Archaeologists, 2002-14 20% Eddie Torres, INCE | Air Quality, GHG, Noise, Visual 20 M.S., 2005, Mechanical Engineering, University of Southern California B.S., 2000, Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Irvine B.A., 2000, Environmental Analysis and Design, University of California, Irvine Institute of Noise Control Engineering 20% Tanya Bilezikjian, PE, QSD/QSP | Hydrology 17 M.S., 2001, Civil Engineering/Environmental, University of California, Irvine B.S., 1999, Chemical Engineering, University of California, Irvine Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner, California, 2017, 00688 Construction General Permit Trainer of Record, California, 2010 Professional Engineer - Civil, California, 2008, 72119 20% Kendell Hillis | GIS 2 B.S., 2013, Parks Recreation and Tourism Management, University of South Carolina Certificate, 2015, GIS, University of California, Riverside 20% Alan Pace, PG, CEG | Geotechnical 31 B.S., 1987, Geologic Engineering, Colorado State University Certified Engineering Geologist, California, CEG 1952 Professional Geologist, California, PG 6229 40% Subconsultant Support Michael Baker calls upon specialists in the industry to provide particular services based on their similar project experience, local knowledge and established relationships with the Michael Baker Team and various entities that will be involved in the project. In this effort, Michael Baker is being supported by Alan Pace, Petra Geotechnical Services, and David Brunzell, BCR Consulting (Cultural On-Call Planning Services Page | 7 Resource Services). We have worked with both Petra and BCR on several projects throughout Southern California and welcome them to our On-Call Team of professionals. Petra Geotechnical (Petra) is a geotechnical and environmental consulting firm founded in 1975 as Earth Research Associates, and incorporated in 1988 as Petra. Petra’s workforce consists of an interdisciplinary group of professionals including licensed engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, hydrogeologists, technicians, and administrative support staff. Petra’s current geographical focus is throughout southern California. To serve their clients efficiently, Petra has strategically positioned their current office locations within, or no further than, approximately 45 minutes from areas of major development. They maintain five offices serving the counties of Orange, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and the Desert Region. BCR Consulting, LLC (BCR Consulting) is made up of a highly qualified team of professionals that provide cultural resource compliance services for publicly and privately funded projects pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). BCR Consulting clients are accustomed to receiving excellent results ahead of schedule and within budget limits. Fields of specialization include Archaeology (both prehistoric and historic), Historic Preservation (History and Architectural History), Paleontology, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The BCR Consulting team exceeds the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for cultural resource management. Planning Services Michael Baker’s dedication to providing municipal planning services has established our reputation as an industry leader. We provide professional planning services as extension of staff or as independent consultants to cities, counties, state agencies, and special districts in an era of limited financial resources. Public agencies have found the use of Michael Baker planning staff to be an efficient and effective way to deal with fluctuating workloads, state and federal mandates, and local priorities—all while finding ways to continue to provide effective and reliable customer service. For agencies that need assistance with their short- and long-term staffing requirements, we offer experienced and personable planning professionals on a contract basis. We also provide planning services as independent consultants on a task order basis as well as dedicated, technical experts to enhance and extend the reach of municipal clients. We structure staffing and planning services task orders to match an agency’s needs. This can include a range of options such as the provision of: • One contract staff employee on a part-time, short-term basis • Multiple contract staff to cover an entire department’s needs on a long-term basis • Entry-level staff to work the planning counter and offer municipal staff time to focus on current planning projects • Experienced project managers and technical staff to take on special projects or to lead an independent consultant team. We build flexibility into our contract staffing and task order work programs to better respond to what sometimes can be a fluctuating workload, resulting in cost savings to our clients. Michael Baker’s approach to assisting the City of La Quinta—and to all staffing services we provide throughout California—is to work in close cooperation with the City as a seamless extension of your own staff. Our planners bring significant experience to their work, but we are of course cognizant of our role and the need to implement the policy direction given by the City’s elected officials and the procedures developed by internal departments. We will work with City staff to On-Call Planning Services Page | 8 fully understand not only the specifics of the projects we are assigned but the history and background that will help us to create an analysis and recommendation that reflects City policies and practices. Since we work for agencies throughout the Inland Empire, California, and the United States, we can also provide examples of successful programs, policies, and documents from other agencies, which is something our clients have found particularly helpful. Several of the proposed staff included in this proposal have provided staffing support to organizations that perform similar functions as the City of La Quinta. Emily Elliott, Siri Champion, Peter Minegar, Alex Pohlman, Renee Gleason, and Kendell Hillis are all a part of the staffing support for the Cities of Eastvale and Redlands. As part of those contracts, Michael Baker has task orders for general staff support, including project management, coordination of development projects, and implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In responding to the City’s needs, Michael Baker is prepared to provide the City with a team of highly experienced planners who are fully capable of successfully performing all tasks associated with the processing of discretionary development applications, including General Plan amendments, zone changes, development agreements, specific plans, site development permits, conditional use permits, variances, and subdivision maps. Our staff will also prepare any necessary environmental documentation pursuant to CEQA, which is discussed further under Environmental Services. Michael Baker planners will be available on short-term notice to provide services on an as-needed, task order basis for the processing of specific discretionary development applications. Our staff will perform, coordinate, and manage all the tasks associated with the processing of such applications. These tasks include: • Receiving and determining the completeness of applications. • Reviewing applications for compliance with the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and applicable development standards and other City policies and regulation. • Preparing the appropriate environmental documentation in compliance with CEQA. • Preparing staff reports and making recommendations to the City Council with accompanying conditions of approval, resolutions, and ordinances, as necessary. • Facilitating and participating in meetings and coordinating the exchange of comments among applicants, City staff, other consultants, and the public during the review and processing of applications, as necessary. • Attending and making presentations on discretionary development applications at City Council meetings, as necessary. • Preparing all required notices for filing with appropriate county and state agencies. Michael Baker has a range of staff available to provide the as-needed services being requested by the City, from assistant to senior planners. We will assign the appropriate level of planner to serve as the case planner for each project commensurate with the complexity of the development application being processed. While our staff may be required to periodically attend meetings in the La Quinta area, our work will be performed either on- or off-site, consistent with the direction provided by the City. Environmental Services Michael Baker is recognized as an innovative and strategic partner in the preparation and processing of environmental documents and supporting technical studies. We have successfully completed hundreds of planning and environmental documents in compliance with CEQA and NEPA for public agency clients. We have prepared environmental documents for virtually any type of project the City may encounter, from land development/planning entitlements projects to long- On-Call Planning Services Page | 9 range plans and programs to public works and capital improvement projects. We coordinate regularly with local, State and Federal regulatory agencies both during the environmental process and in acquiring regulatory permits/approvals for our clients. A description of our extensive capabilities providing environmental services to our clients is provided below. Environmental (CEQA Advising, Peer Review, IS/MND and EIR Preparation): Environmental documents prepared at Michael Baker address the full spectrum of environmental and technical issues, with in-house specialists providing technical evaluation for traffic and transportation, flood control and drainage, air quality, climate change, noise, land use, socioeconomics, utilities and services, energy conservation, biological resources, cultural resources, visual and aesthetic effects, relevant planning, Phase I hazardous materials, neighborhood and construction effects, landform modification, agricultural suitability and many other environmental issue areas. Michael Baker produces environmental documents that are sensitive to both the public’s concern for resource protection and community impacts, as well as real-world issues associated with cost and feasibility of implementing mitigation measures. Michael Baker’s environmental task managers have a broad resume of project experience in urban and rural communities and have worked on numerous complex projects requiring technical expertise, creative solutions, and development of effective and workable mitigation. Our team has a thorough understanding of CEQA, NEPA, the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and other local, State, and Federal regulations. Michael Baker also provides peer review of environmental documents and technical studies that are supported by professionals with expertise in acoustics, air quality, climate change, traffic/transportation, hydrology, water quality, water/wastewater, landscape architecture, urban design, policy planning, structural design, civil engineering, GIS, mapping, and surveying. Our staff is accustomed to meeting demanding project schedules by pooling our resources from skilled staff throughout the region, when necessary, to ensure our clients are given the highest quality of service and on-time performance. Air Quality Studies/Health Risk Assessments: Michael Baker utilizes air quality models that are developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board, and local Air Pollution Control Districts. Michael Baker’s air quality services include project-specific analysis of regulatory impacts, short-term construction emissions, long-term operational emissions, and computer modeling of source-specific pollutant emissions and dispersion analysis. Additionally, Michael Baker has carried out mitigation programs for commercial, transportation, and industrial projects, as well as General Plan Air Quality Elements. Michael Baker also prepares Health Risk Assessments (HRA) in accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) guidelines to evaluate potential health risks associated with Toxic Air Contaminants (TAC). Our capabilities include emission inventory preparation, meteorological air dispersion modeling, and risk calculation. On-Call Planning Services Page | 10 Greenhouse Gas Studies: Michael Baker’s climate change experts are at the forefront in developing sound scientific regulatory assessments and strategies within the rapidly changing regulatory environment. We advise both government and private industry on greenhouse gas (GHG) policies and methodologies and the impact that they have on the new carbon constrained business future. To ensure a sustainable future, there is a great need to understand and manage GHG emissions in ways that promote economic growth. As the climate change debate and private sector market solutions evolve, Michael Baker continues to offer its clients unparalleled analytical, policy, and business management services. Michael Baker has developed proprietary models for quantifying and analyzing GHG’s from a variety of direct and indirect sources including construction, vehicular traffic, electricity consumption, water conveyance, and sewage treatment. Michael Baker’s analyses recommend innovative GHG/air pollutant reduction methods during the construction and operation of a project, conduct advanced dispersion modeling, investigate the use of renewable energy sources/energy efficient products, and quantify the benefits of resource conservation (i.e., electricity usage and recycling). Biological Resources: Michael Baker has expert in-house biologists experienced in the Federal and State Endangered Species Acts, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the California Department of Fish and Game Code, the Clean Water Act, and biological analyses under CEQA and NEPA. Michael Baker’s relationships with wildlife agencies, regulatory agencies, federal land managers, and various conservation groups allow the firm to serve as a liaison between the applicant and these agencies/organizations. Michael Baker’s biological team has decades of experience in the biological consulting process. Valued services provided by Michael Baker include conducting habitat assessments to characterize the biological features of an area, rapidly identifying any sensitive features, suggesting a compliance strategy to resolve identified impacts, and working with the client to make sure their planning needs are met while meeting permitting and mitigation requirements. Michael Baker biologists prepare general biological inventories, endangered species/sensitive plant surveys, and biological monitoring. In consultation with resource agencies, Michael Baker staff has extensive experience in mitigating biological resources impacts through restoration/revegetation and conservation/mitigation banking. Hazardous Materials/Environmental Site Assessment: Michael Baker provides a range of Hazardous Materials Assessments to meet our clients’ needs for various project types. Michael Baker has prepared hundreds of Phase I Hazardous Materials Assessments for a variety of projects throughout California utilizing the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) standards for commercial real estate transactions (E1527-05 and E1528-06), All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI), as well as appropriate protocol from lending institutions and regulatory agencies. The comprehensive capabilities and professional experience of our in-house staff allows Michael Baker to effectively and efficiently complete Hazardous Materials Assessments for any type of property. Michael Baker’s capabilities include Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM E1527-05), Transaction Screens (ASTM E1528-06), Preliminary Hazardous Materials Assessments, Environmental Baselines Surveys (for the United States Department of Navy), and Initial Site Assessments (for Caltrans). Visual, Shade/Shadow, Graphics, Line of Sight, and Photosimulations: Michael Baker provides visual simulation studies for aesthetic and visual impact evaluation. Simulations produced by Michael Baker range from simple photo composite/3-D massing studies to full photorealistic depictions. Michael Baker uses state-of-the-art software and advanced techniques such as metric photogrammetry and Real Time Kinematic (RTK) global positioning. Data is processed using state- On-Call Planning Services Page | 11 of-art computer techniques into high-quality graphics that allow the public to understand the visual impacts of a project. Michael Baker provides dynamic views of proposed developments through the use of animations and Matchmove technology (the process of combining computer animation with video). Animations provide visual analysis while moving through or around a project on foot, in a vehicle, or plane. Additionally, Michael Baker has the capabilities to perform viewshed analyses that may be utilized to determine whether or not project features are visible within a one-mile radius. The viewshed map is created using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology and may include Digital Surface Model (DSM) data. DSM data allows Michael Baker to determine view blockage resulting from existing structures, terrain, and landscaping (i.e., large trees). Michael Baker also prepares shade and shadow analyses by overlaying shadow diagrams on a base map that show the building footprints of the project and the surrounding buildings. The intent of this work is to illustrate any change in shadow patterns that would be directly attributable to the project, and to visually demonstrate the effect of these shadows on surrounding land uses, particularly any adjacent residential or other sensitive uses. Hydrology/Water Quality: Michael Baker has a broad base of experience that can provide a wide variety of services to meet the challenges associated with storm water quality. Current projects give the Michael Baker Team a unique and clear understanding of the requirements that the regulated community faces in complying with court orders, fulfilling National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit obligations, and other related storm water activities. Michael Baker’s storm water quality capabilities include the identification of constituents of concern, research relative to Best Management Practices (BMP) effectiveness, BMP siting, design, construction, construction management and operation, and maintenance and monitoring. Furthermore, Michael Baker has completed studies relative to BMP effectiveness and cost including prototype studies relative to operation and maintenance cost and capital costs evaluation for new construction and retrofit construction. Noise and Vibration: Michael Baker’s acoustical services include instrument-assisted noise and vibration field surveys, commercial and industrial stationary sources noise impact analyses, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) computer modeling of motor vehicle noise impacts for roadway and freeway projects, and rail noise impact analysis. Michael Baker’s acoustical staff also evaluates sound insulation performance, manufacturing and industrial noise impact mitigation, building exterior and interior sound and vibration isolation analysis, room acoustics, and prepares General Plan Noise Elements. Services typically provided On-Call Planning Services Page | 12 include technical analysis for NEPA or CEQA documents, or focused studies used in planning and civil design projects. Traffic/Parking/Circulation: Michael Baker emphasizes traffic planning and design techniques to satisfy the requirements of the study site and the adjacent areas. This is accomplished by utilizing any or all of the following external study site traffic analyses. • Traffic Generation • Directional Distribution of Traffic • Access Design Criteria • Traffic Signal Considerations • Adjacent Land Access Needs • Impact on Existing Streets • Evaluation of Alternate Designs • Intersection Capacity Utilization • Vehicle Miles Traveled/SB 743 Michael Baker’s goal is to achieve safe and efficient movement of vehicles and plan adequate parking facilities for the projected land uses and economic growth. Pedestrian safety and movement is factored into the overall plan. Currently, Michael Baker utilizes traffic models derived from data collected at peak intervals to capture the current performance of the traffic system and simulate potential need. It should be noted that our scope of services accommodates recent updates to the CEQA Guidelines in December 2018. This scope assumes that further coordination with City staff will be required to determine the appropriate methodology for the analysis of traffic impacts, in light of pending updates to CEQA under Senate Bill 743. Michael Baker anticipates the potential use of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) based thresholds in the environmental compliance documentation. Cultural Resources/Architectural History: The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966 and the NEPA of 1969, as well as a variety of State and local regulations, require planners to consider the effects of federally funded or permitted projects on archaeological and historic properties. Since 1991, Michael Baker’s cultural resources specialists have skillfully and efficiently guided clients through the complexity of Section 106 requirements and the NEPA regulatory process. With the recent passage of Assembly Bill 52, Michael Baker’s staff is prepared to assist local agencies in California with tribal consultation. Michael Baker’s cultural resources specialists are uniquely qualified to meet all of your project needs. Key personnel meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines, Professional Qualification Standards for History, Archaeology, and Architectural History. Cultural Resources. Michael Baker’s Cultural Resources subconsultant (BCR Consulting) has decades of collective experience in the full range of support of clients throughout the United States. This long-term involvement has resulted in thorough knowledge of state and Federal guidelines for cultural resources management. Our archaeologists, architectural historians, historians, and applied anthropologists consistently work with clients to ensure compliance with the interrelated requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), NEPA, Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), American Indian Religious Freedom Act (AIRFA), as well as state and local regulations. On-Call Planning Services Page | 13 Section C Work Plan/Technical Approach Understanding Once a project is assigned to Michael Baker, a work plan would be developed, a schedule would be drafted, and a project team would be assigned, which would be tailored to the specific needs of the project. While project approach and requirements would vary, below we have outlined our approach with basic components common to virtually all projects – project initiation, information gathering, management, meetings/communication, and the delivery of high quality professional services within budget and on schedule. Approach As a leader in the planning and environmental field, Michael Baker offers an extensive array of services associated with planning and environmental compliance and documentation. Our award- winning team offers documentation in compliance with planning and environmental laws and regulations including the Subdivision Map Act, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act, Clean Air Act and other applicable state and federal planning and environmental laws. Michael Baker has prepared many planning and environmental documents for projects that include all types of private development projects as well as community-wide plans and programs (General Plans, Community Plans, Climate Action Plans, Downtown Revitalization Plans, etc.). Michael Baker’s planners and environmental analysts have also prepared numerous specific plans, roadway alignment, infrastructure, and zone change planning documents and EIRs, as well as various special planning and environmental studies for public works projects. In addition, the Michael Baker Team’s familiarity with the Coachella Valley coupled with our wide-ranging planning and environmental review experience, are assets that we offer to the City in order to complete the planning and environmental documentation for your projects. Planning and environmental documents prepared at Michael Baker address the full range of planning and environmental technical issues, with in-house specialists providing technical evaluation for traffic and transportation, flood control and drainage, air quality, noise, land use, socioeconomics, utilities and services, energy conservation, visual and aesthetic effects, relevant planning, hazardous materials, neighborhood and construction effects, landform modification, agricultural suitability and many other issue areas. State-of-the-art computer facilities including Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), ARC/INFO, and specially created computer programs are can be utilized in obtaining the highest level of technical completeness and efficiency. We understand that the goal of the work is to produce high quality planning and environmental reports that meet all state and federal regulations; that the documents thoroughly cover all aspects of each project in a clear and concise manner. To build such documents requires more than just technical expertise and experience with regulations and process; it requires technical expertise in the kinds of processes involved, the physical environment and in technologies that drive the reasonable range of alternatives. On-Call Planning Services Page | 14 1. Project Initiation & Scoping A kick-off meeting would be held between the City, the applicant and Michael Baker in order to understand the issues at hand. The kick-off meeting also provides an opportunity to identify existing information that is already available. Such information may include prior permit approvals, as-built plans, operation and maintenance plans or past technical studies. In short, the information gathering seeks to lower costs by not having to “recreate the wheel.” The kick-off meeting is also an opportunity to discuss the project in greater detail, including the approach and alternatives for the design, construction and/or operations and maintenance of the proposed project, as well as, time constraints. The initiation phase of a project is vital to the success of the planning and environmental process and will be a key milestone in order to confirm the parameters of the analysis, the construction, operations, and maintenance requirements, key assumptions, known regulatory conditions, scheduling and overall communications strategy. Prior to the kick-off meeting, the Michael Baker Team will distribute a kick-off meeting agenda and detailed list of information needs. Based on the project information obtained at the kick-off, the Michael Baker Team will draft a preliminary project description for review and approval by the City, or review an applicant project description for quality and completeness. 2. Information Gathering A. Collect and Review Existing Data If available, Michael Baker will collect and review existing data and reports, both published and unpublished to describe the existing conditions and setting of the project site and surrounding areas. B. Field Review and Reconnaissance As a part of the early scoping for the project, the Michael Baker Team will conduct a field study of the site, reviewing existing land use and environmental conditions, and take site photos to record on-site and surrounding uses. C. Research and Investigation The Michael Baker Team will obtain and review available data for the project, as well as policy documentation from the City as well as involved State, and Federal agencies, and other agencies and/or stakeholders which may be affected by the project. In some cases where state or federal agencies are involved with permitting or other approvals, upfront meetings may be desirable to better understand agency concerns and requirements. 3. Meetings, Management, and Coordination A. Project Meetings and Coordination To meet schedules for assigned projects, this approach assumes a high level of project management and coordination of the project team. This assumes on-going calls and coordination with members of the City staff to obtain information, guidance and approval on elements of the proposed project as it is being developed and reviewed. This task also includes coordination with City staff to answer any questions or follow up on any items necessary to obtain for approval of the planning or environmental documentation. On-going project management from the Project Manager and others on the Michael Baker Team will occur throughout the process to ensure On-Call Planning Services Page | 15 timely completion of products, coordination of meetings, and discussion of relevant issues or concerns with the City, or other involved agencies as needed. B. Public Meetings and Hearings The Michael Baker Team would assist the City in conducting public meetings and hearings for future planning and environmental documents, depending on the needs of a specific project. These may include scoping meetings to help define project parameters and public hearings in response to regulatory requirements. The Michael Baker Team will assist the City in preparing and conducting meeting presentations. Depending on the nature of a given project and City direction, Michael Baker would develop presentation materials, provide meeting facilitation, prepare meeting notes and provided other types of support as needed. Quality and Budget Control The control of budgets, while at the same time maintaining quality control and adhering to project schedules, has never been so important given today’s volatile economy. Michael Baker understands that public and private revenues have decreased from past economic downturns, and prudent stewardship of client resources is a must. Michael Baker’s ability to effectively plan and organize a project is supported through the use and implementation of a variety of tools (planning, organization and quality control) and procedures that begin during the proposal phase. These tools, along with Michael Baker’s experience with planning, environmental and regulatory on-call projects lead to on-time and on-budget project deliveries of quality products. A project’s cost and schedule benefits from the synergistic relationship among Michael Baker’s planning, engineering, regulatory and environmental services. Our cross-trained analysts ensure that a project description identifies all technical information that is required to effectively implement a project. This not only leads to a comprehensive project description, but it increases consistency between the planning or environmental documents and permits and entitlements. This consistency eliminates confusion during the permit process and leads to successful certification and issuance of project permits. Michael Baker utilizes Oracle, which provides detailed cost control reports for project assignments. This system provides reports that are organized by labor accounts and task codes to show each type of deliverable or activity for a project. In addition, a cost system has been integrated which process reports for various levels of accounting functions. The most detailed report identifies man-hour expenditures by task, by labor account, and by discipline. More summary-level reports may be produced which identify man-hour and labor dollar expenditure by discipline. This system can be utilized for any type or size of assignment and not all the system must be employed to obtain the desired results. Michael Baker captures labor costs through weekly timecard entry and posting. Our accounts payable department enters direct expenses on a daily basis (i.e., vendor invoices, sub consultant invoices, employee expense reports). The Project Manager, on a weekly or monthly basis, dependent upon project size, reviews all project costs. The Project Manager determines if all costs are appropriate for billing and submits a mark-up invoice to the project accountant to prepare a monthly invoice to the client. In order to ensure a high level of quality is attained for work products, the Michael Baker Team will operate under a quality management system. The quality management system is a continuous process used not just at project milestones, but also on a daily basis as work flows from desk to desk, discipline to discipline, and consultant to client. For environmental projects key elements include: On-Call Planning Services Page | 16 • Specific Quality Control Plan • Independent “Over the Shoulder” Review Throughout Process • Overall Project Manager Supported by Permanent Teams • Network Management System/Filing • Open Client Communication Channels • Project Coordination Meetings/Conference Calls • Weekly Personnel Scheduling and Budget Administration • Quality Assurance Program Recognizing the consultant’s responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the either environmental analysis and other planning documents, Michael Baker is dedicated to its established program of strict quality assurance and control. This program assigns specific individuals and defines the requirements for quality control activities. A. Review of Deliverable Items to the City All submittals to the City will meet the project schedule agreed to by the client and will comply with the standards and procedures established by the City for the development of the Planning Document, CEQA checklist and permit applications. Each deliverable item will be developed, checked, revised, and verified through a continuous process prior to submittal. The Project Manager and Task Managers will perform a complete quality control review of the analyses, plans, applications and costs. B. Quality Assurance The Project Manager will be responsible for providing an on-going review for quality assurance and quality control. C. Scheduling Software Michael Baker utilizes Microsoft Project for planning, environmental and regulatory project scheduling. Microsoft Project offers the ability to plan, build, and track tasks associated with each project. Schedules are routinely submitted to the client starting at the proposal phase and throughout the work effort. Michael Baker includes the following key topical areas in each project schedule: task number, task description, task percent complete, start date, end date, and task predecessors when applicable. Communication Plan Key to our success is our persistent focus on meeting client objectives, coupled with our commitment to clear and frequent communication on all aspects of a project to ensure that a mutual understanding of such objectives is maintained throughout the life of a project. We are well aware that objectives, issues and conditions may change as a project progresses – new issues may arise, project characteristics may change, or other unforeseen events can crop up. Close communications on a regular basis allows project team members to effectively respond to new issues and changing conditions, before they become bigger problems. We understand our role as a service organization and the fact that good communication will result in a successful project. Specific ways we will facilitate communication are: On-Call Planning Services Page | 17 • Meeting Minutes: Michael Baker has implemented a process of recording minutes for formal meetings for all projects that involve other consultants or agencies. • Monthly Reports: Michael Baker has developed and implemented a process of monthly email reports for all active task orders. These reports are sent to the Project Manager and indicate tasks performed in the current month, planned activities for the following month and budget information. • Filing: Michael Baker maintains an extensive filing system for each of our contracts. All incoming and outgoing correspondence is logged for ease of document retrieval. All deliverables are copied to digital storage device and stored in the files along with a submitted original copy in word processing and portable document formats. • In-House Project Team Meetings/Coordination: The Project Manager will hold regular in- house project team meetings with Task Leaders to discuss staffing needs and project schedule and budget status. These in-house meetings serve as a forum for regular communication within the entire Michael Baker Project Team that fosters development of a cohesive teamwork environment and builds accountability within the Project Team. Project Communication/Documentation: One critical element for a quality project is to carefully document project decisions and direction, and the general project development history. Preparation of clear, concise letters and e-mails, meeting minutes and action item resolutions avoid costly re-direction that could also have an impact on the project schedule. On-Call Planning Services Page | 18 Section D Cost and Price Schedule of Hourly Rates/Reimbursables OFFICE PERSONNEL $/ Hour Senior Principal ............................................................................................................................................ $325.00 Principal ......................................................................................................................................................... 300.00 Senior Project Manager ................................................................................................................................ 255.00 Project Manager ............................................................................................................................................ 245.00 Technical Manager ........................................................................................................................................ 220.00 Senior Engineer ............................................................................................................................................. 195.00 Senior Planner ............................................................................................................................................... 190.00 Biologist ......................................................................................................................................................... 180.00 Landscape Architect ...................................................................................................................................... 175.00 Senior GIS Analyst ......................................................................................................................................... 160.00 Project Planner .............................................................................................................................................. 160.00 Environmental Specialist............................................................................................................................... 155.00 Design Engineer/Senior Designer/Survey Analyst ....................................................................................... 150.00 GIS Analyst ..................................................................................................................................................... 155.00 Designer/Planner .......................................................................................................................................... 130.00 Project Coordinator ...................................................................................................................................... 130.00 Graphic Artist ................................................................................................................................................ 115.00 Environmental Analyst/Staff Planner ........................................................................................................... 120.00 Design Technician ......................................................................................................................................... 130.00 Assistant Engineer/Planner .......................................................................................................................... 110.00 Permit Processor ........................................................................................................................................... 105.00 Engineering Aid/Planning Aid ......................................................................................................................... 98.00 Office Support/ Clerical ................................................................................................................................... 85.00 Note: Blueprinting, reproduction, messenger service and other direct expenses will be charged as an additional cost plus 15%. A Sub-consultant Management Fee of fifteen-percent (15%) will be added to the direct cost of all sub-consultant services to provide for the cost of administration, sub-consultant consultation and insurance. Vehicle mileage will be charged as an additional cost at the IRS approved rate. Method and Timing of Payment Michael Baker utilizes the Oracle management information accounting/project management system software. This system provides the ability to isolate direct labor, direct subconsultant, and direct reimbursable related costs by project. The Company accumulates these costs on a weekly basis based upon weekly time sheets and/or invoices submitted/received from its employees, subconsultants or vendors. The Company has monthly billing periods of four or five weeks each (generally, there are four five-week billing periods per calendar year). Invoices are requested to be paid within a 45-day timeframe. On-Call Planning Services Page | 19 Appendix – Resumes of Key Staff Christopher Alberts, PLS | Principal In Charge Mr. Alberts has extensive years of combined experience in field surveying and office mapping. As Project Surveyor, he is responsible for survey support, calculations, coordination, and supervision of all field and office operations. Additionally, Mr. Alberts has broad knowledge of title research, map preparation including right-of-way documents and legal descriptions, tentative and final maps. His experience includes ALTA Surveys, boundary, topographic, subdivision, control, monitoring, 3D modeling and construction surveys. Mr. Alberts is experienced in using various types of surveying equipment, including GPS, reflectorless total stations, lasers, CAD programs, computers and data collectors with surveying and construction and grading software on various platforms. Experience Adams Street Bridge, La Quinta, California. City of La Quinta. Surveyor. Responsible for field surveys. Michael Baker provided environmental clearance and oversight of the bridge and roadway improvements for a 440-foot bridge project over the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel. The project, which used Federal HBRR funds, replaced the existing low-water crossing with a bridge to provide the city with a more reliable arterial roadway during inclement weather for the general public and emergency personnel. The project provided a four-lane roadway and bridge with raised median north of Highway 111 to Westward Ho Drive. GPS Height Modernization - Survey Control Network, La Quinta, California. City of La Quinta. Surveyor. As project surveyor, Mr. Alberts was in charge of field surveys to locate benchmarks in and around the city limits to be surveyed for the vertical network. The work included coordination of multiple survey crews to observe all existing and proposed benchmarks during the best use of satellite timing and positioning to obtain the required accuracy. Michael Baker provided professional surveying services to assist to the City of La Quinta with updating their survey control network. Michael Baker performed a control survey on the perimeter of the inclusive area and located and observed established NGS benchmarks. Following post-processing and establishment of the perimeter values, Michael Baker observed and processed interior points into the network. Multiple digital level runs were performed to augment the GPS observations. Survey values were post-processed and data sheets for each monument were prepared, including both horizontal and vertical values for each monument, along with a brief description of the point, a location based on cross-streets or distance, and a photograph of the locations. Date Palm Drive Bridge over Whitewater River, Cathedral City, California. City of Cathedral City. Surveyor. Responsible for field surveys. Michael Baker provided environmental documentation and final engineering for a 760-foot-long bridge project that consisted of widening from four lanes to six lanes of traffic; seismic retrofit; and roadway improvements, including pedestrian and bike lane enhancements. The original 1981 bridge consisted of nine spans, precast P/S I-girder supported on pier walls, and pile foundations. The symmetrical widening matched the existing superstructure type on a 45 degree skew. Scour protection countermeasures were used for protecting existing piles while new pile foundations were placed at sufficient depth to resist high scour conditions. Other features included retrofitting with the existing bridge with girder cable restrainers, hinge retrofit, and deck repairs. The HBR project complied with Caltrans latest 2010 Amendments, including SDC and LRFD criteria, and Local Assistance Procedures Guide in District 8. Years with Michael Baker: 17 Years with Other Firms: 6 Degrees Coursework, San Jacinto College Coursework, General Studies, South Dakota State University Licenses/Certifications Professional Land Surveyor, California, 2008, 8508 On-Call Planning Services Page | 20 Rameeta Garewal, AICP | QA/QC Ms. Garewal specializes in regional and urban planning, and sustainability of infrastructure and resources. She manages multi- disciplinary teams to address land, infrastructure, facility, and resource planning needs. Ms. Garewal’s areas of expertise include sustainability; environmental and energy management systems; policy, land, and facilities planning; development and permitting; and advisory services in infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and capital improvement strategy. Clients she has performed these services for include Federal - U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Army National Guard, and U.S. Air Force. Installations in the Pacific, Southwest, Southeast, and Northeast United States. Private sector clients include Fortune 500 land and property development firms, national home building firms, information technology and electronics firms, and Top 5 retailers in the U.S. Experience Wind Energy Environmental Benefits. Bureau of Off-Shore Energy Management (BOEM). Lead for analysis of production and disposal of wastes and wastewaters that are produced during both the construction and operation of the various power generation facilities. Most forms of electricity generation have environmental impacts on air, water, land, and natural resources. In the near future, offshore wind energy projects will be built to satisfy the growing demand for electrical power for the onshore grid. These offshore projects will, in turn, be available to replace again onshore electrical power generation including coal and natural gas-fueled facilities and nuclear power facilities.Net reductions are examined in: generation of solid wastes, such as reducing the amount of coal-ash and scrubber sludge that would come from coal-fired power; once-through cooling (still used by some thermal generating plants) and the associated impacts on impingement and entrainment of fish and plankton; water consumption (during operation activities) due to the elimination of cooling tower makeup water; and wastewater discharge with the elimination of cooling tower blowdown water discharge. Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance. City of San Diego. Senior Project Manager. Provided services to Environmental Services and the City Planning Departments for the Carryout Bag Reduction Ordinance, as well as proposed alternatives. Coordinated closely with staff from both City departments in the preparation and production of the draft and final EIRs, preparation for City Council approvals and hearings. Waste Management Plan. Stadium Reconstruction Project, San Diego, California. Principal Planner. Development of WMP to include analysis of the solid waste impacts anticipated for the project and mitigation to meet Assembly Bill 341 requirements. The goal of this WMP is to identify sufficient mitigation to reduce the potential impacts of the project on solid waste services. The project includes construction of a new stadium on an approximately 17-acre portion in the northeast corner of the project site and demolition of the existing 166-acre Qualcomm Stadium. The project is located within the Mission Valley Community Plan area. The existing stadium is located on an approximately 15-acre portion in the center of the site surrounded by stadium parking. Jackson Highway, East Grant Line Visioning Plan & General Plan Update. County of Sacramento, California. Senior Planner/Land Use Specialist. Consultant to County of Sacramento in leading the Jackson Highway and Grant Line East Visioning Program, which examines the future urbanization and conservation opportunities for a 30,000-acre area identified for potential growth in the County’s General Plan update. The community outreach and master planning process included stakeholder interviews, community workshops, and participatory exercises to frame and inform the near and long-term planning for the Jackson Highway Area. Years with Michael Baker: 2 Years with Other Firms: 18 Degrees M.S., 2002, City and Regional Planning, The Ohio State University B.S., 1998, Architecture, University of Bombay, India M.B.A., 2018, Business Administration and Management, University of California, Los Angeles Licenses/Certifications American Institute of Certified Planners, 020321 Green Globes Professional, 2014 On-Call Planning Services Page | 21 Darren Edgington, CEP-IT, LEED AP | Project Manager Mr. Edgington has many years of experience in the planning field with his involvement on numerous land use planning and environmental compliance projects. His primary responsibilities at Michael Baker include the management of projects and staff, and preparing Environmental and Planning studies for public and private sector clients in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Mr. Edgington has broad experience conducting research, analysis, and writing of environmental documentation for a variety of projects involving infrastructure, transportation, water and wastewater facilities, commercial and residential development. Using his experience and understanding of environmental constraints, Mr. Edgington incorporates the results from client/applicant information, site visits and complex technical documents to substantiate conclusions in environmental compliance documentation. Mr. Edgington has also been involved in preparing environmental documentation for a range of highly controversial projects subject to scrutiny by the general public, environmental organizations, and public agencies. Experience Jefferson Street Bridge Widening over La Quinta Evacuation Channel, La Quinta, California. City of La Quinta. Environmental Planner. Responsible for environmental planning. As part of the Jefferson Street Widening Project, Michael Baker prepared structural plans, specifications, and estimates for a six-span, 175-foot slab bridge. The project widened the bridge 36 feet on the left and 47 feet on the right to a total width of 131 feet. Structural design included seismic analysis of the combined structure for the maximum credible earthquake. Removal of the concrete slope lining around the existing pile shaft extensions and reconstruction of the lining with an expansion joint was necessary to prevent shear failure of the pile extensions. Washington Street Widening, Indian Wells, La Quinta, P.D., California. County of Riverside Transportation Department. Environmental Planner. Responsible for environmental planning. Michael Baker prepared a project study report (PSR) and preliminary environmental analysis for improvements to three miles of Washington Street from Highway 111 to Country Club Drive. Michael Baker was subsequently retained to prepare final plans, specifications, and estimates for installation of landscaping, irrigation, and decorative lighting. Items included desert plants, boulders, river cobble, decomposed granite, and drip irrigation. Golden State Water Company On-Call Environmental Services, Statewide, California. Golden State Water Company. Environmental Planner. Provided CEQA compliance support on an “on-call” basis for numerous existing and proposed water facilities for Golden State Water Company. Michael Baker has provided a variety of civil engineering, design, and environmental services under on-call and project-specific contracts. In addition to construction management and in-house engineering staff support, Michael Baker has provided a wide range of California Environmental Quality Act and National Environmental Policy Act compliance and regulatory permitting services, including Phase I environmental site assessments, peer review of environmental documents, initial studies and mitigated negative declarations, and permitting services. Mixed-Use Murrieta Project, Murrieta, California. Garrett Group LLC. Environmental Planner. Responsible for environmental planning. Michael Baker has been selected by The Garrett Group to provide support for survey and mapping, specific plans and Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), and preliminary and final engineering for a 1.3 million square foot project in the City of Murrieta. The project includes parking structures, class ‘A' offices, retail and commercial shops, major tenants, and hotel and entertainment features. Michael Baker is currently in the preliminary design and specific plan stages for the 61-acre wedge, which is framed by Interstates 15 and 215, and Years with Michael Baker: 21 Years with Other Firms: 8 Degrees Certificate, 2000, Urban Planning and Development, University of California, San Diego B.A., 1988, Art/Graphic Design, San Diego State University Licenses/Certifications LEED Accredited Professional BD+C, California, 2009, 10130203 Certified Environmental Professional In Training, 2015 On-Call Planning Services Page | 22 Murrieta Hot Springs Road. Extensive off-site improvements will be required including freeway ramps at Murrieta Hot Springs and Interstate 15. General Plan Update, EIR, and Climate Action Plan, Murrieta, California. City of Murrieta. Planner. Responsible for environmental planning. Michael Baker provided a comprehensive update to the city's 1994 General Plan and General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The City Council's major priority with the update was to focus on economic development and adding more jobs, specifically high-paying skilled jobs, along with retail establishments to support the community. Michael Baker also prepared a climate action plan (CAP). Wine Country Environmental Impact Report, Riverside County, California. Riverside County - TLMA. Assistant Project Manager. Primary environmental planner. Michael Baker was retained by the County of Riverside to prepare a Program-level Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for The Wine Country Community Plan located in the Southern California Temecula Valley. The Project area covers approximately 18,990-acres of land and this region encompasses one of the most important agricultural lands in Riverside County. Winery, Equestrian, and Residential Districts have been established for the Plan Area. The Project also included a General Plan Amendment and Zoning Ordinance Amendment. The Project involved extensive public and stakeholder outreach efforts as surveys were conducted and outreach forums included the Ad Hoc Advisory Committee Meetings, Town Hall Meetings, Planning Commission workshops and Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors public hearings. The EIR was made available for public review and comment for 60 days and the Final EIR is expected to be presented to the Board of Supervisors in the winter of 2013 for certification. Temecula Creek Inn Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report, Temecula, California. City of Temecula. Environmental Planner. Responsible for environmental planning. Michael Baker provided professional services to prepare an environmental impact report for the Temecula Creek Inn Specific Plan. The plan proposes to expand Temecula Creek Inn into a master-planned 18-hole golf course resort community. The development is on 305 acres, and the Specific Plan proposes five planning areas. The Specific Plan will require a Specific Plan for the Temecula Creek Inn, a General Plan Amendment for the Land Use and Circulation Elements, a Vesting Tentative Tract Map, and a Development Plan. This project is challenged with water, sewer, traffic, and cultural resource issues. Avenue 50 and 52 Crossing/Eastside Dike Levee Evaluation, Coachella Valley, California. PSAV, LLC. Environmental Planner. Responsible for environmental planning. Michael Baker prepared regional hydrology, hydraulic, and sedimentation analyses for the 51-square-mile watershed tributary to the Eastside Dike Levee along the Coachella Canal. The project evaluated the condition of the existing levee and identified options for two roadway crossing encroachments across the levee system. Regional hydrology was prepared for this arid region using the HEC-1 program. Flood routing and maximum water surface profiles along the dike were prepared using FLO-2D. The analysis evaluated the dispersion of flows along the dike from the 10 major drainage systems which are tributary to the system. La Entrada Specific Plan, Coachella, California. PSAV, LLC. Environmental Planner. Responsible for environmental planning. Michael Baker prepared the Delineation of Jurisdictional Waters for the 2,200-acre La Entrada Specific Plan Project, located in the City of Coachella, California. The La Entrada Specific Plan consists of a master-planned residential community and includes three village areas with mixed-use community cores, significant sustainability elements, and a robust parks and open space plan. Grand Avenue at S.R. 57/S.R. 60 Interchange, Diamond Bar, California. PBS&J. Environmental Planner. Responsible for environmental planning. Michael Baker provided environmental support for the S.R. 57/S.R. 60 confluence at Grand Avenue in Los Angeles County, within the Cities of Industry and Diamond Bar. The interchange is located approximately at the midpoint of the two-mile common alignment of the S.R. 57/S.R. 60. Michael Baker assisted in managing the preparation of technical studies anticipated to support a joint environmental impact report/environmental assessment (EIR/EA). On-Call Planning Services Page | 23 Peter Minegar, CEP-IT | Task Leader Mr. Minegar specializes in environmental compliance, as well as planning. As an assistant project manager at Michael Baker, Mr. Minegar provides environmental compliance services to both private and public sector clients, specializing in CEQA/NEPA compliance, (initial studies, negative declarations, environmental impact reports, and environmental assessments), as well as General Plan documents. Mr. Minegar has a broad range of project environmental planning experience ranging from project-level analysis of infrastructure improvements to program-level analysis to support a General Plan amendment. He has been involved in preparing environmental and planning documentation, as well as representing agency staff for a range of highly controversial projects subject to scrutiny by the general public, environmental organizations, and public agencies. Experience On-Call Planning and Environmental Support, Riverside County, California. Riverside County. Project Manager. Responsible for the review and finalization of the updated general plan document, general plan environmental impact report, and climate action document. Tasks associated with the general plan update included adding supplemental analysis to the documents, providing CEQA compliance and noticing support, completion of the Final EIR documents, and representing county staff during project meetings and hearings. Also responsible for serving as the project manager for an IS/MND supporting a minor amendment to the county general plan. Comprehensive Planning Services, Eastvale, California. City of Eastvale. CEQA Manager. Mr. Minegar serves as the City of Eastvale Environmental Planner, providing ongoing CEQA compliance support for incoming development projects, as well as City-initiated projects. Mr. Minegar is responsible for coordinating peer review of incoming technical studies and CEQA documents, as well as assisting the City with implementing CEQA compliance practices and procedures. Michael Baker provides ongoing comprehensive planning services to the recently incorporated City of Eastvale. Michael Baker serves as the City’s planning staff, providing current and advance planning processing, counter staffing, Planning Commission meeting facilitation; plan review; staff report preparation; CEQA compliance and review as well as other planning and environmental services. I-15 Logistics Warehouse Project, Fontana, California. City of Fontana. Project Manager. Mr. Minegar is responsible for the preparation of an EIR and supporting technical studies for the development of a 1.2 million square foot logistics warehouse north of the City of Fontana. Responsibilities include oversight and review of the project Environmental Impact Report, as well as peer review of technical studies provided by the applicant for the project. The proposed project consists of the development of a warehouse, as well as the annexation of adjacent parcels, and portions of the right-of-way for Lytle Creek Road, Sierra Avenue, and the Interstate 15 freeway. Camino Sierra Road Pressure Zone Conversion, Temecula, California. Rancho California Water District. Project Manager. Responsible for managing the development of an IS/MND for the Camino Sierra Road Pressure Zone Conversion Project. This project required technical study coordination for air quality, noise, greenhouse gas emissions, cultural resources, and biological resources. The project required extensive mitigation to reduce potential impacts to jurisdictional riparian areas proximal to the project site. Michael Baker provided design services for the Camino Sierra Road Pressure Zone Conversion project. The project consisted of approximately 6,400 linear feet of eight and 12-inch diameter pipeline connected to a higher pressure-zone system in order to convert approximately 24 customers to a higher pressure zone. Years with Michael Baker: 5 Years with Other Firms: 3 Degrees B.S., 2014, City and Regional Planning, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Graduate Studies, Environmental Management and Policy, University of Denver Licenses/Certifications Certified Environmental Professional In Training, 2015 On-Call Planning Services Page | 24 Emily Elliot, AICP | Task Leader Ms. Elliott has nine years of municipal and consulting experience in land use planning, project management, environmental analysis including both CEQA and NEPA, and environmental monitoring. Prior to working at Michael Baker, Emily worked as an associate and senior planner for the City of Redlands, where she worked on a variety of complex development projects including warehousing, hotel, and both single-family and multifamily residential uses as well as capital improvement projects. She has a strong understanding and familiarity with the municipal development process and land use entitlements. Ms. Elliott’s responsibilities include CEQA/NEPA, project coordination, master planning, and mitigation monitoring and reporting. Experience On-Call Contract Project Management Services, Redlands, California. City of Redlands. Senior Planner. Responsibilities have included entitlement of a broad range of current planning applications including complex and sensitive projects, interpretation and application of the General Plan and Development Code, plan checks, One Stop Permit Center support and customer service, consultant contract administration, preparation and review of CEQA analysis, and training and mentoring of junior staff. Provide planning-related land development support for Capital Improvement Projects. Additional responsibilities include supporting the Economic Development Manager with informal pre-application meetings and supporting the General Plan Update Administrator with facilitating the General Plan Steering Committee meetings and Community Visioning Meetings. Presently providing project management land use entitlement services for the redevelopment of multiple downtown Redlands parcels. On-Call Planning Services, Eastvale, California. City of Eastvale. Contract Senior Planner. Processes land use entitlements and performs development and plan reviews. Currently is undertaking a comprehensive zoning code clean up. Works with the Planning Director to amend and author new ordinances and make recommendations to the Planning Commission. Veterans Industrial Park Environmental Assessment, Riverside, California. Hillwood Investment Properties. Project Manager. Ms. Elliott is managing and coordinating the preparation of an Environmental Assessment for Hillwood’s proposed industrial park with the jurisdiction of the March Joint Powers Authority. San Sevaine Project, Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, Fontana, California. City of Fontana. Project Manager. A capital project for the City of Fontana, the San Sevaine Project will provide a segment of publicly accessible trail, the environmental review of which required coordination with Caltrans. Ms. Elliott is managing the completion of the administrative draft, circulation, and ultimate adoption of the document. Zanja Trail and Greenway Project, Redlands, California. City of Redlands. Senior Planner. A linear park project brought forward by the Redlands Conservancy, the City of Redlands assigned Ms. Elliott to oversee the project level environmental review and was charged with identifying the necessary permitting, technical studies, and peer- reviewing the draft document prepared by the Conservancy’s consultant while working closely with Quality of Life staff. Redlands Skatepark Project, Redlands, California. City of Redlands. Senior Planner. A Capital project for the City of Redlands, Ms. Elliott worked in tangent with Municipal Utilities and Engineering and Quality of Life staff to prepare the project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and take the project through the City’s Environmental Review Committee hearing process. Years with Michael Baker: 2 Years with Other Firms: 7 Degrees Master of Urban and Regional Planning, 2014, California Polytechnic University, Pomona B.A., 2009, Geography Natural Resources Management, San Diego State University Licenses/Certifications CDFW/BLM Flat-tailed Horned Lizard Biologist, 2011 American Institute of Certified Planners, Certified Planner Number 028647, Issued December 8, 2015 American Planning Association On-Call Planning Services Page | 25 Alan Ashimine | CEQA/NEPA Lead Mr. Ashimine prepares environmental and planning studies for public and private sector clients under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). He has extensive experience in the research, analysis, and writing of environmental documentation for a variety of projects involving infrastructure, redevelopment, residential, and industrial uses. Using his broad background and understanding of environmental constraints, Mr. Ashimine provides defensible CEQA/NEPA compliance review and environmental documentation. He uses the skills developed in each of his specialized disciplines to prepare and process environmental documents for a diverse range of projects and land uses. Mr. Ashimine uses his experience to manage and author environmental documentation, often incorporating the results of complex technical documentation to substantiate conclusions within the document. Mr. Ashimine has also successfully prepared environmental documentation for a range of highly controversial projects subject to scrutiny by the general public, environmental organizations, and public agencies. Using his broad background and understanding of environmental constraints, Mr. Ashimine provides detailed, legally sound CEQA/NEPA compliance review and environmental documentation. Experience Avenue 50 Bridge Over Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel, Coachella, California. TranSystems Corporation. Project Manager. Managed preparation of a joint CEQA/NEPA document requiring processing through Caltrans District 8. Michael Baker is assisting with preparation of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)/National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation for construction of a new bridge for Avenue 50 over the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel (CVSC). The existing crossing is a low-water crossing that is frequently flooded during storm events. The project is intended to create a new bridge to improve safety and travel within the project area. Key issues include channel hydraulics, biological resources, visual resources, and cultural resources due to the proximity of tribal lands to the project site. Avenue 50 and 52 Crossing/Eastside Dike Levee Evaluation, Coachella Valley, California. PSAV, LLC. Environmental Manager. Responsible for environmental documentation. Michael Baker prepared regional hydrology, hydraulic, and sedimentation analyses for the 51-square-mile watershed tributary to the Eastside Dike Levee along the Coachella Canal. The project evaluated the condition of the existing levee and identified options for two roadway crossing encroachments across the levee system. Regional hydrology was prepared for this arid region using the HEC-1 program. Flood routing and maximum water surface profiles along the dike were prepared using FLO-2D. The analysis evaluated the dispersion of flows along the dike from the 10 major drainage systems which are tributary to the system. I-10/Monroe Street and I-10/Jackson Street Interchanges PSR-PDS, Indio, California. City of Indio. Environmental Specialist. Managed preparation of environmental documentation in support of the PID phase requiring processing through Caltrans District 8. Michael Baker prepared two Project Study Report – Project Development. Support (PSR- PDS) documents to streamline the Project Initiation Document (PID) phase. One PSR-PDS was prepared for each interchange. The documents followed the new PDPM Appendix S guidelines. Three alternatives were evaluated for each interchange, including the no-build alternative. The build alternatives would address the existing capacity deficiencies, remove the existing bottlenecks, and accommodate growth and development utilizing context sensitive solution design, such as a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle path. The PSR-PDS documents identified the need for interchange improvements and determined the capital and support costs for the project approval/environmental document (PA/ED); plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E); and construction. Years with Michael Baker: 19 Years with Other Firms: 0 Degrees B.A., 2000, Environmental Analysis and Design, University of California, Irvine On-Call Planning Services Page | 26 Carla Dietrich, PTOE | Traffic Ms. Dietrich is experienced in traffic engineering and transportation planning studies. She has served as a traffic task manager on various projects including conceptual engineering studies, corridor studies, feasibility studies, interchange justification reports, and traffic analysis in support of environmental documents. Ms. Dietrich is knowledgeable in the areas of traffic signalization, safety, complete streets, access management, bicycle and pedestrian design, and context sensitive solutions. Her technical expertise includes crash analysis, traffic simulation, capacity analysis including roundabouts and coordinated signal systems, queuing analysis, and trip generation analysis. Experience Community Plans Continuum Project, San Bernardino County, California. San Bernardino County. Transportation Engineer. Responsible for participating in infrastructure-related goals and action plans documentation. As part of the countywide planning process for the largest county in the U.S., Michael Baker is guiding the development of community plans for 26 unincorporated communities. The plans are strategic in nature and address each community’s direction and vision, aligning them with the overall Countywide Vision. Communities range from the San Bernardino Mountains to the Mojave Desert. The project includes intensive immersion weeks where multiple facilitations teams are immersed in each community conducting collaborative public workshops. Six group project managers are assigned a number of the 26 plans and are responsible for utilizing technical team experts to facilitate community capacity building, infrastructure and transportation, land use and urban design, environmental and resiliency, housing, and finance to help develop goals, objectives, and action plans to address the issues and needs of each community. Rim of the World Active Transportation Plan, California. SANBAG (San Bernardino Associated Government). Transportation Engineer. Participated in the traffic engineering project oversight. Michael Baker is preparing the Rim of the World Active Transportation Plan for the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District. The district is an independent park and recreation provider serving the mountain communities of Blue Jay, Crestline, Green Valley Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Rimforest, and Running Springs. The district and its stakeholders recognize the importance of bicycle and pedestrian improvements for advancing community health, improving the environment, increasing public safety, helping kids travel to school, placemaking, and promoting economic development. For the Active Transportation Plan, Michael Baker is responsible for conducting extensive community outreach; assessing existing infrastructure; analyzing transit, traffic, land use, and economic conditions; and developing a plan that includes a vision, goals, and objectives. Warehouse Development Environmental Impact Report, San Bernardino County, California. Western Realco. Traffic Engineer. Responsible for performing peer review of Traffic Impact Study. Michael Baker provided environmental services for the development of a warehouse project in the Bloomington Community. Michael Baker’s services included the preparation of a focused environmental impact report evaluating air quality, cultural resources, greenhouse gasses, land use, hazardous materials, and transportation to satisfy CEQA requirements. Michael Baker also peer reviewed applicant-provided technical studies and performed greenhouse gas and health risk assessments. Key environmental concerns included the presence of historic age structures to be demolished, land use changes, air quality impacts on residents and schools, and neighborhood traffic impacts. Years with Michael Baker: 20 Years with Other Firms: 1 Degrees B.S., 1997, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University Licenses/Certifications Professional Engineer, Pennsylvania, 2004, PE070655 Professional Traffic Operations Engineer, 2008, 2468 Professional Engineer, Louisiana, 2010, 35480 On-Call Planning Services Page | 27 Robert Davis | Traffic/Parking Studies Mr. Davis has extensive experience in both transportation planning and traffic engineering. He has prepared studies for private business clients and public agencies throughout both Southern and Northern California. His experience includes the preparation of circulation element planning, environmental traffic impact studies, parking studies, transportation facilities design projects, transit planning and bicycle facilities planning. Experience Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Project Due Diligence Parking Study, Dana Point, CA, RDO Development. Project manager responsible for designing parking inventory survey, analysis of parking code-based parking requirements for existing and future land use within Dana Point Harbor. The parking study also involve a shared parking analysis for the commercial core and hotel components of the project. S separate survey was conducted of parking characteristics for an existing “surf museum” to estimate the likely parking demand needed for a similar museum proposed in the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Project. (2018) USC Keck Medical Center Parking Structure Operations Study, Los Angeles, California. Keck of USC. Project Manager Responsible for designing survey for parking inventory and parking utilization survey. Study included an assessment of parking operations including adequacy of parking stall dimensions, parking stall layout, circulation aisle configuration, access controls, and wayfinding signage. UCI Medical Center Orange Campus Master Plan Parking and Circulation Needs Assessment, City of Orange, California. Senior Transportation Planner. Responsible for reviewing and evaluating preliminary Campus Master Plan parking and circulation facilities. Future parking needs were evaluate based on existing parking demand characteristics and future staff and visitor projections. The estimated future parking demand was then compared to the parking supply to be provided in the planned parking structures. Vehicular access and circulation to and from the planned parking garages was also evaluated. Yucaipa Public Library/ Senior Center Shared Parking Demand Analysis, Yucaipa, California. Transportation Planner. Project manager responsible for preparing a parking study that evaluated the feasible of shared parking between the proposed library expansion and relocation of senior center to library site. Mr. Mizell conducted parking occupancy surveys to determine the peak parking demand for the library and senior center at their existing locations. The calculated parking rates were utilized to determine the feasibility of shared parking between the two uses, and to determine the minimum number of parking spaces needed for the site. UCSD East Campus Health Sciences Parking Structure Design-Build, San Diego, California. International Parking Design, Inc. Transportation Planner. Responsible for traffic and parking studies. Michael Baker provided engineering services for a new 500,000-square-foot design-build parking structure consisting of two cast-in-place concrete structures housing 1,253 parking stalls. Located on a steeply sloping site and adjacent to sensitive wetlands, the five- story westerly structure and three-story easterly structure are tied together by walkways and hidden among their hilly environs. A 62,000-square-foot soccer field sits atop the westerly structure. San Diego County Parking Code & Parking Design Manual Update, San Diego, California. County of San Diego. Transportation Planner. Responsible for reviewing and evaluating existing County parking regulations and standards, researching current standards, updating graphics, and preparing the updated regulations and design manual. The Parking Regulations were updated to reflect current, sustainable practices and improve organization and consistency with other County documents. The Parking Design Manual was updated to include current design standards, new graphics, improved organization with references to relevant documents and guidelines, and additional parking design considerations. Years with Michael Baker: 6 Years with Other Firms: 27 Degrees B.S., 1975, Transportation Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Licenses/Certifications Certified Professional Transportation Planner, 2008 to 2014 On-Call Planning Services Page | 28 Tom Millington | Biological Resources Mr. Millington has experience conducting habitat assessments and delineations of state and federal jurisdictional waters throughout Southern California. In addition, Mr. Millington has effectively drafted and processed numerous state and federal regulatory permits for residential, commercial, flood control, and transportation projects pursuant to Sections 404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act, the California Porter-Cologne Act, and Section 1602 of the California Fish and Game Code. Mr. Millington also has experience conducting sensitive plant surveys, vegetation mapping, pre-construction clearance surveys, CRAM analyses, and construction monitoring. Experience Cajon Creek Logistics Park, San Bernardino, California. Hillwood Investment. Environmental Associate. Responsible for community planning. Michael Baker prepared a Delineation of Jurisdictional Waters and Biological Habitat Assessment to document baseline conditions on the Cajon Creek Logistics Park Project site. The project included development of a 1,256,820-square-foot high-cube logistic facility and a 327,610-square-foot logistic facility situated on approximately 88.87 acres. Michael Baker conducted multiple site visits and a thorough literature review to document baseline conditions and determine the jurisdictional authority. The site was also evaluated for its potential to provide suitable habitat for sensitive biological resources, including San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat, Coastal California Gnatcatcher, Burrowing Owl, Santa Ana River Wooly Star, and Slender-horned Spineflower. West Valley Logistics Center, Fontana, California. Hillwood Investment. Biologist. Responsible for community planning. Michael Baker was retained by Hillwood Investment Properties to perform a jurisdictional delineation of the West Valley Logistics Center project located in the City of Fontana, County of San Bernardino, California. The applicant proposed to develop seven light industrial buildings on the project site. The project site included nine parcels and one lettered lot of which eight are existing legal parcels. The seven light industrial buildings would total 214.89 acres on the 298-acre project site. Michael Baker conducted a field investigation and determined that the on-site waters and wetlands were isolated. Michael Baker then prepared a jurisdictional delineation and processed a jurisdictional determination through the USACE Los Angeles District to confirm the isolated finding. An isolated waters finding would eliminate USACE jurisdiction over the project site. Michael Baker also prepared and processed state applications with the RWQCB and CDFW for impacts to isolated waters of the state. A Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan was also prepared which addressed permanent impacts to the isolated surface waters located on- site. In addition, Michael Baker prepared a Habitat Assessment which inventoried various species both present and potentially occurring within the proposed limits. According to previous biological monitoring it was discovered that the California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica) inhabited the hills surrounding the project site. Upper Santa Ana River Habitat Conservation Plan, San Bernardino, California. San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District. Biologist. Responsible for community planning. Michael Baker has been supporting San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District with the development and implementation strategy for the Upper Santa Ana Wash Plan and Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), including Plunge Creek, for four years. Initial efforts involved assessing the quality and quantity of flood plain habitat associated with the Santa Ana River in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. The overall project site is approximately 4,400 acres with conservation occurring in approximately 1,900 acres. Michael Baker is transitioning into preparing the environmental impact statement for the project and is continuing to support the ongoing preparation of the HCP. It is estimated that two more years will be needed to complete the project. Years with Michael Baker: 6 Degrees B.A., 2010, Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara Licenses/Certifications Wetland Delineator Certification Program, California, 2012 CRAM for Riverine Wetlands-Certified Practitioner, California, 2014 On-Call Planning Services Page | 29 David Brunzell | Cultural Resources David Brunzell is owner and principal investigator of BCR Consulting. He holds a Master of Arts in Archaeology from California State University, Fullerton. David is a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) and has conducted professional archaeological work in California, Alaska, Utah, Nevada, and Oregon for 19 years. He has managed all phases of cultural resource work and has assisted with government agency and tribal consultation on numerous projects. David has presented and published academic papers on prehistoric and historic lithic technology, and historic migration routes. He has also taught anthropology, archaeology, and archaeo-astronomy at the University of La Verne and the Community College of Southern Nevada in the United States and Central America. Applicable Experience: • Cultural Resource Assessment and Significance Evaluations at the Hacienda at Fairview Valley Specific Plan Project, San Bernardino County, California • Cultural Resource Assessment/Evaluations of the Majestic Hills Specific Plan, San Bernardino County, California • Cultural Resources Assessment of the Upper Santa Ana River Wash Project on Bureau of Land Management Lands, San Bernardino County, California • Cultural Resources Assessment and Evaluations for Habitat Conservation Plan of 100 Acres at the North Pit Expansion Project, US Fish and Wildlife Service, San Bernardino County, California • Cultural Resources Assessment and Evaluations for Habitat Conservation Plan of 100 Acres for North Pit Expansion, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Unincorporated San Bernardino County • Archaeological Monitoring of the Marina Del Rey 18" Waterline Replacement, Phase II, Los Angeles County, California • Cultural Resources Assessment of the Proposed Venoco, Inc. Hunter's Point Gas Exploration Project, Unincorporated Solano County, California • Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment of Tentative Parcel Map No. 36229, APN 471-080-014, Reche Canyon, Unincorporated Riverside County, California • Addendum to a Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment and Paleontological Records Review of the Rio Santiago Specific Plan Project, City of Orange, Orange County • National Register Eligibility Evaluation of the Coalinga Library Building, Coalinga, Fresno County Years of Experience: 25 Degrees M.A., 2002, Anthropology/Archaeology, California State University, Fullerton Licenses/Certifications Register of Professional Archaeologists, 2002-14 On-Call Planning Services Page | 30 Eddie Torres, INCE | Air Quality/GHG/Noise/Visual Mr. Torres serves as the director of Technical Studies, with a specialty in acoustics, air quality, climate change, and visual impact assessments. Mr. Torres leads Michael Baker’s efforts to be at the forefront of Global Climate Change studies. He has prepared numerous analyses that are consistent with climate change legislation such as Assembly Bill 32, Senate Bill 97, Executive Order S-3-05, and Senate Bill 375. In addition to analyzing climate change impacts, Mr. Torres has led the development of numerous greenhouse gas inventory models which calculate greenhouse gas emissions from such sources as vehicular traffic, stationary sources, electricity consumption, water consumption, wastewater treatment, and construction processes. Experience Moon Camp TT#16136 EIR, Big Bear Lake, California. San Bernardino County. Environmental Specialist. Technical Study Manager. Michael Baker developed an EIR for the Moon Camp project, which consists of 64 acres located on the north shore of Big Bear Lake proposed for a 95-lot residential subdivision, including a boat dock, and relocation of North Shore Drive, which is designated by the County as a Scenic Highway. The project required removal of existing trees for roadway construction and was therefore highly controversial. Michael Baker prepared a lakeside development proposal, conducted a comprehensive viewshed analysis; performed a biological resources study; and provided traffic, air, and noise assessment. North Lake Area and South Lake Area Projects EIR, San Bernardino, California. San Bernardino Valley Muni Water District. Environmental Specialist. Responsible for technical studies. Michael Baker prepared lake design studies and the program environmental impact report for the North Lake Area and South Lake Area projects, to provide needed surface-water storage capacity and redevelopment of blighted areas near downtown San Bernardino, California. The North Lake Area project is the construction of a 44.5-acre lake, 660-acre-foot water storage reservoir, 13 acres of retail commercial, the preservation of historic buildings, 72 lakeside homes, 11 acres of open space and trails, and an eight-million-gallon-per-day water treatment plant. The South Lake Area project is the development of a 5-acre wetland water feature, 13 acres of open space, and 34 acres of office commercial. Hacienda at Fairview Valley EIR, San Bernardino County, California. San Bernardino County. Environmental Specialist. Technical Studies Manager. Michael Baker prepared an environmental impact report for the Hacienda at Fairview Valley project, located in unincorporated San Bernardino County, near Apple Valley. The 1,557-acre site is located between the Granite and Fairview mountain ranges and is surrounded by vacant land and several larger-lot single- family residences. In addition, portions of the project site abut BLM land. The project includes the development of 3,114 residential units, 15 acres of neighborhood commercial uses and a public safety complex, and 336 acres of open space. Major environmental issues include aesthetics, biological resources, traffic, public services, public utilities, and emergency access. Redevelopment Project Area Merger - Area A Program EIR, San Bernardino, California. City of San Bernardino. Director. Technical Study Manager. Michael Baker prepared the Program EIR for the San Bernardino Redevelopment Project Area Merger – Area A. The Program EIR analyzed aesthetics, air quality and global climate change, biological resources, cultural resources, geology/soils, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology/water quality, land use, noise, population and housing, public services and utilities, and transportation/traffic. Years with Michael Baker: 20 Degrees M.S., 2005, Mechanical Engineering, University of Southern California B.S., 2000, Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Irvine B.A., 2000, Environmental Analysis and Design, University of California, Irvine Certificate, 2000, Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Irvine Licenses/Certifications Institute of Noise Control Engineering, 2002 2.1.1 Traffic Noise Analysis, California 2.2.1 Air Quality Analysis, California On-Call Planning Services Page | 31 Tanya Bilezikjian, PE, QSD/QSP | Hydrology Ms. Bilezikjian has extensive experience in stormwater management and water quality, including prior experience as a Water Resources Control Engineer at the RWQCB, Los Angeles Region. She is a project manager for several large permit holders in California including Southern California Edison, Caltrans, and Riverside County Transportation. She works with each of these clients to implement and enhance their stormwater programs. She provides guidance and assistance to Caltrans on enforcement action tracking, Construction General Permit (CGP) compliance and cost analysis, construction site inspections, wet weather runoff sampling, and document review. She has also worked for many clients to write and review water quality management plans, storm water pollution prevention plans, and conduct facility inspections for compliance with Municipal and Statewide storm water requirements. While at the Regional Board, Ms. Bilezikjian worked with industrial dischargers permitted under the NPDES Program and performed site inspections of industrial and wastewater facilities. Experience Big Creek Powerhouse No. 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Waste Discharge Requirements Permit, Big Creek, California. Southern California Edison Company. Project Manager. Responsible for project management. Michael Baker is providing permitting services for the Big Creek Powerhouse No. 1 Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant. Michael Baker’s services include preparation of a discharge-to-land permit application package, agency coordination, and report preparation. Bishop Service Center Stormwater Support, Bishop, California. Southern California Edison Company. Project Manager. Provided construction storm water support services for this project, including Program Management, SWPPP development, inspection, and project reporting, and closeout services. Michael Baker is working under a multi-year on-call agreement to provide stormwater support services for the new Bishop Service Center. Michael Baker developed and implemented a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), prepared the project permit registration documents, implemented and provided training for the SWPP, and obtained a notice of intent (NOI) under the terms of the Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges to Land with a Low Threat to Water Quality. On-Call County-Wide NPDES Program, Riverside County, California. Riverside County Transportation Department. Project Manager. Responsible for project management. Michael Baker holds an on-call contract to provide assistance with implementation of the Riverside County Transportation Department’s (RCTD) NPDES program. Tasks include construction site inspection for construction general permit compliance on Caltrans oversight projects and non-Caltrans projects; SWPPP review, including redlines, specific comments, and assistance to RCTD staff in developing a document review procedure including plan-check of water quality management plans (WQMPs); best management practice (BMP) evaluation and recommendations for highway and roadway sites; post-construction BMP selection and design, including WQMP development; development and delivery of extensive CGP and MS4 compliance training for RCTD plan checkers and inspectors; and creation of a central tracking database to manage all NPDES-related documents, including MS4- and CGP-required inspections, monitoring, and implementation documents. Years with Michael Baker: 13 Years with Other Firms: 4 Degrees M.S., 2001, Civil Engineering/Environmental, University of California, Irvine B.S., 1999, Chemical Engineering, University of California, Irvine Licenses/Certifications Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner, California, 2017, 00688 Construction General Permit Trainer of Record, California, 2010 Professional Engineer - Civil, California, 2008, 72119 On-Call Planning Services Page | 32 Kendell Hillis | GIS Mr. Hillis has professional experience using GIS and related technologies to support Michael Baker's Natural Resources team members, as well as associated departments throughout the company. As a GIT associate, he is responsible for creating maps and exhibits that accurately represent natural resource findings and data that are used in environmental reports and mitigation plans. Data and information included in maps and exhibits often include parcel information, critical habitat boundaries, soil composition, and vegetation cover. Experience Interstate 10/Avenue 50 Interchange, Coachella, California. City of Coachella. GIT Associate. Assisted in identifying impacted and non- impacted jurisdictional drainage areas within study area and created exhibits displaying associated drainage features and infrastructure. Michael Baker, as the prime consultant, prepared a project study report and provided state and federal environmental documentation for the I-10/Avenue 50 Interchange Project. The purpose of the project is to relieve forecasted congestion on I-10 and SR 86, including the Dillon Road interchanges. The interchange improvements will provide a new gateway into the city and improve access to I-10 for vehicles traveling in and out of the city. Michael Baker prepared the project report; new connection report; environmental documentation; geometric approval drawings; design exceptions fact sheets; and PS&E. Temecula Creek Inn Wildlife Corridor Study, Temecula, California. City of Temecula. GIT Associate. Produced supporting exhibits for wildlife corridor analysis and habitat assessment to reflect Western Riverside MSHCP and constraints of current and new development. Michael Baker prepared a wildlife corridor analysis for the proposed Temecula Creek Inn redevelopment project. Michael Baker biologists reviewed several reports on wildlife movement through and around the project site, as well as previously prepared Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) compliance documents and relevant sections in the MSHCP for a proposed wildlife corridor located along the northern boundary of the project site in association with Temecula Creek. Specifically, the redevelopment was analyzed for its potential affects to the movement of mountain lions (Felis concolor) through the proposed corridor. Lytle Creek Levee Repair. CEMEX. GIT Associate. Created exhibits to support biological assessment including San Bernardino kangaroo rat habitat suitability analysis and impacts to jurisdictional waters. Michael Baker is providing biological and regulatory support for repairing a levee in Lytle Creek that was damaged by flood water. Specific efforts include conducting a habitat assessment, focused surveys for San Bernardino kangaroo rat and sensitive plants, a jurisdictional delineation, and the preparation and processing of wetland permits and endangered species individual take permits. Warehouse Development Environmental Impact Report, San Bernardino County, California. Western Realco. GIT Associate. Produced supporting documents for EIR including graphics and maps representing general and specific plans using GIS and graphic editing software. Michael Baker provided environmental services for the development of a warehouse project in the Bloomington Community. Michael Baker’s services included the preparation of a focused environmental impact report evaluating air quality, cultural resources, greenhouse gasses, land use, hazardous materials, and transportation to satisfy CEQA requirements. Michael Baker also peer reviewed applicant-provided technical studies and performed greenhouse gas and health risk assessments. Key environmental concerns included the presence of historic age structures to be demolished, land use changes, air quality impacts on residents. Years with Michael Baker: 2 Years with Other Firms: 0 Degrees B.S., 2013, Parks Recreation and Tourism Management, University of South Carolina Certificate, 2015, Geographic Information Systems, University of California, Riverside Graduate Studies, 0, Geographic Information Systems, The Pennsylvania State University Licenses/Certifications UAS Remote Pilot Certificate, 2019 On-Call Planning Services Page | 33 Appendix - Insurance Acknowledgement On-Call Planning Services Page | 34 Appendix - Non-Collusion Affidavit Form Christopher Alberts Vice President Michael Baker International Christopher Alberts Vice President Michael Baker International 75-410 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 100, Palm Desert, CA 92211 On-Call Planning Services Page | 35 July 3, 2019 On-Call Planning Services Page | 36 Appendix – Contract Exceptions The following provides the exceptions to the select general provisions provided with the RFP that are to be included in nay resulting contract. As such, we reserve the right to fully review all terms and conditions contained in the final contract awarded. 1. Services of Contracting Party 1.1 Scope of Services …of first-class professional work and/or services… …in performing the Services required hereunder, and that all materials, if any, will be of good quality, fit for the purpose intended. For purposes of… …practice recognized by one or more first-class firms performing… Explanation: Terms such as "first class" are subject to change depending upon who is determining and what firm the consultant is being judged against. The consultant's responsibility is to perform in accordance with its professional standards. 1.2 Compliance with Law …in accordance with all applicable ordinances, resolutions,… Explanation: Due to the potential for laws at various agency levels being in conflict with one another, the addition of "applicable" is requested, similar to Section 1.3. 1.6 Standard of Care. …property, until acceptance delivery of the Services… Explanation: Michael Baker will be responsible for the safekeeping of any original work product or materials until delivery has been made to the client. 3. Performance Schedule 3.1 Time of Essence …this Agreement, subject, however to the exercise of Contracting Party’s professional standard of care for performance of Services. If the Services… Explanation: In our experience most project delays are caused by forces outside the Consultant's control. When such delays occur, the professional standard of care must still be observed. 4. Coordination of Work 4.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment. …by operation of law, without the prior written approval of City. Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons acting in concert of more than twenty five percent (25%) of the present ownership and/or control of Contracting Party, taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis. Any attempted… Explanation: Michael Baker is a large privately held corporation. Transfer of ownership shares or stock is not unusual. 4.5 Identity of Persons Performing Work. …required for the satisfactory performance of any… Explanation: Terms such as "satisfactory" can also be subjective depending upon whom is judging. On-Call Planning Services Page | 37 6. Indemnification 6.1 Indemnification. …Contracting Party shall indemnify, protect, defend (with counsel selected by City), and hold… Explanation: Michael Baker will be responsible for our performance of services, but do not wish to take on liability for the actions of parties outside our control. It is also important to make any indemnity clause insurable under professional liability insurance which specifically covers the performance of professional services. 8. Enforcement of Agreement 8.3 Retention of Funds. …material default of Contracting Party… 9. City Officers and Employees; Nondiscrimination 9.1 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer, official, employee, agent, representative, or volunteer of City either party shall be personally liable to Contracting the other Party, or any successor in interest, in the event or any default or breach by City or for any amount which may become due to Contracting Party or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement. 10. Miscellaneous Provisions 10.11 Waiver of Consequential Damages. In no event shall either party have any claim or right against the other, whether in contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind or nature whatsoever, such as but not limited to loss of revenue, loss of profits on revenue, loss of customers or contracts, loss of use of equipment or loss of data, work interruption, increased cost of work or cost of any financing, howsoever caused, even if same were reasonably foreseeable. ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT 6. Liquidated Damages. Since the determination of actual damages for any delay in performance of the Agreement would be extremely difficult or impractical to determine in the event of a breach of this Agreement, Contracting Party shall be liable for and shall pay to City the sum of One Thousand dollars ($1,000.00) as liquidated damages for each working day of delay in the performance of any of the Services required hereunder, as specified in the Schedule of Performance. In addition, liquidated damages may be assessed for failure to comply with the emergency call out requirements, if any, described in the Scope of Services. City may withhold from any moneys payable on account of the Services performed by Contracting Party any accrued liquidated damages. Exhibit E, Page 2 of 6, Paragraph 1 …Contracting Party shall provide obtain and keep on file evidence of personal auto liability… Explanation: Keeping employees safe and maintaining the security of private information is important to Michael Baker. We ask that in lieu of a requirement to provide private employee information to a public agency, we ensure proper auto insurance for applicable employees is verified and kept on our files. Paragraph 2 …protect against negligent acts, errors or omissions of the Contracting Party and “Covered Professional Services” as designated in the policy must specifically include work performed under this agreement. The policy limit… Explanation: The P.L. insurance available covers the negligence and will provide a defense for the policy-holder only, and does not refer to contractual liability. This is because it covers negligence in the performance of professional insurance, regardless of the existence of a contract. On-Call Planning Services Page | 38 E.2 Remedies. a. Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums for such insurance from any sums due under this Agreement. E3 General Conditions Pertaining to Provisions of Insurance Coverage by Contracting Party. 1. …endorsement No. CG 2010 with an edition prior to 1992. Contracting Party… Explanation: The current ISO issued endorsement forms have more recent dates; therefore carriers are no longer using forms issued prior to 1992. 7. Proof of compliance with… …provided, City has the right, but not the duty, to terminate this Agreement obtain any insurance it deems necessary to protect its interests under this or any other agreement and to pay the premium. Any premiums so paid by City shall be charted to and promptly paid by Contracting Party or deducted from sums due Contracting Party, at City option. EXHIBIT F INDEMNIFICATION F.1 Indemnity for the Benefit of City. a. Indemnification for Professional Liability. …the fullest extent permitted by law, Contracting Party shall indemnify, protect, defend (with counsel selected by City), and hold harmless City and any and all… …without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, court costs, reasonable attorneys’ fees, … b. Indemnification for Other Than Professional Liability. …including, without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, court costs, reasonable attorneys’ fees,… d. Indemnification Provision for Design Professionals 2. Scope of Indemnification. …expenses, including, without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, court costs, reimbursement of reasonable attorneys’ fees, … We Make A Difference 75-410 Gerald Ford Drive Suite 100 Palm Desert, CA 92211 www.mbakerintl.com