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Proposal - Grindline - X-ParkI145 146 January 4, 2016 Steve Howlett City of La Quinta 78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: LA QUINTA XPARK EXTREME SKATEPARK, CITY OF LA QUINTA, CA - Description of Group Dear Mr. Howlett, Grindline Skateparks appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal to the City of La Quinta for Design-Build Services for the skatepark facilities planned at the corner of Dune Palms Road and Blackhawk Way in La Quinta, CA. We are a skatepark design-build ﬁ rm exclusively engaged in the planning, design and construction of cast-in-place concrete skateparks. Grindline was founded in 1990, incorporated in Washington State on April 8, 2002, and registered as a foreign corporation in the State of California on October 11, 2006. Since our beginnings, Grindline has been evolving the science of skatepark design and construction, resulting in a redeﬁ nition of the sport. When it comes to skatepark specialists, our ability to translate the needs of a community into new landscapes of skateboard terrain is unrivaled by any other company in the world. Grindline will lead the team as the Prime Consultant and Contractor and our staff of 3 principals and 2 associates will all perform key roles in the success of this project. For professional engineering and landscape architecture, we have asked our associates at ADKAN Engineering and Community Works Design Group to offer support services required for the project. Together, we combine internationally renowned skatepark design services with State of California licensed professional knowledge. Grindline has experience in planning, designing and constructing a full spectrum of skateparks including Street Plazas, Bowl Complexes, Snakeruns, Hobbit Trails, Skate- able Sculptures and everything in between. Our experience and dedication to skateboarding is unmatched in the industry. We have worked with communities, organizations, municipalities, and non-proﬁ t entities to create hundreds of world class skatepark facilities across the globe. At Grindline, we have always been inspired by a community wanting to bring a skatepark to their residents and, in turn, we feel it is our responsibility to use our talents and resources to make that happen. Within our submission you will ﬁ nd information about our team, previous project experience and our project methodology. Collectively, we are enthusiastic about the prospect of delivering skatepark facilities that will serve as an active recreation destination for the youth and families of the community. Kind Regards, Micah Shapiro Lead Designer Grindline Skateparks (206) 932-6414 micah@grindline.com 4619 14th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98106 • phone 206.932.6414 • fax 206.932.6840 • www.grindline.com 147 1 Seattle Center Skatepark EXPERIENCE Grindline Skateparks provides a bridge by connecting local youth who have a passion for skateboarding with the City’s goal of providing a safe, durable park, which also enhances the community it will serve. Grindline produces the most innovative, original skatepark designs out there today – building custom recreational experiences for skateboarders and residents alike. Grindline is skater-owned and operated so as life-long skateboarders, Grindline can translate the needs of local skaters into a skatepark design that works for them now and into the future. Our reputation is based on the close connection we have with skateboarders as we always put the enjoyment of the skateboarding experience ﬁ rst. We have had the pleasure of planning, designing and constructing all types of skate terrain including street plazas, bowl complexes, and hybrid-parks that include both transitional and street features. Our parks range in size from the largest skatepark in North America all the way down to a single skate obstacle. Regardless of square footage, skaters are riding our parks from dawn to dusk. Our team is the most qualiﬁ ed for this project because we are: • Experienced in design and construction of all types of skate terrain, whether a street plaza, a bowl complex or a hybrid-park with both transitional and street features. Our diverse resume includes over 250 projects to date. • Pioneers of unique skate experiences. Whether it is for a professional skate competition or a beginners’ skate camp, we create designs for the enjoyment of the full spectrum of skate enthusiasts. • We are not only skatepark designers, but skatepark builders specializing exclusively in custom, cast-in- place concrete construction. Our vast experience of over 200 skatepark construction projects provides us with intimate knowledge of construction costs as they relate to intricate designs. This allows us to provide more accurate and predictable cost estimates. Grindline Skateparks. For Skateboarders, By Skateboarders 148 2 PROJECT EXPERIENCE In the fall of 2014, Levi’s Skateboarding teamed up artist, teacher and activist Keith “K-Dub” Williams and the community of West Oakland to transform and rebuild Town Park Skate Park. Grindline was invited to be the General Contractor based on our reputation for being highly skilled, highly ethical and highly motivated to work with a team of volunteers, donations and in kind services to make this project happen. Partnering with the Oakland Parks & Recreation Foundation and the City of Oakland, Grindline provided the knowledge of how to bring together all the invested parties and maximize the project funding being provided by Levi’s. The result is a skatepark worth twice its cost for a deserving community. Defremery Park has long been a hub of activity in Oakland and now has a legendary skatepark to be enjoyed by the next generations of skate enthusiasts. OWNER: CITY OF OAKLAND, CA GRINDLINE’S SCOPE: SKATEPARK CONTRACTOR SCHEDULE: APRIL - JULY 2015 BUDGET: CONSTRUCTION - $260,330 SIZE: 8,000 SQ FT CONTACT: KEN LUPOFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OAKLAND PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION PHONE: (510) 465-1850 OAKLANDPARKS@SBCGLOBAL.NET ALI SCHWARZ BUREAU OF ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CITY OF OAKLAND 250 FRANK H OGAWA PLAZA OAKLAND, CA 94612 (510) 238-7310 ASCHWARZ@OAKLANDNET.COM PROJECT TEAM: MATT FLUEGGE PROJECT MANAGER ROB OWEN SITE SUPERINTENDENT TOWN PARK SKATEPARK PROJECT SUMMARY: 149 3 Grindline was selected as the design ﬁ rm to renovate the legendary Hilltop Skatepark (aka “the Dish”) in San Francisco. The existing skatepark was built in the early 80’s yet the design is dated and the park is in disrepair. The project goal was to develop a concept capturing the heritage of the existing park and provide an updated design. The skate spot had to integrate with other planned park improvements. Grindline conducted a collaborative community workshop with the community and the non proﬁ t organization Trust for Public Land and came up with 2 preferred concepts to be used for grant and funding applications. Each concept was created with different construction budget scenarios so ﬁ nal design can proceed based on the success of fund raising. Post funding, the design will be ﬁ nalized and construction will commence in 2015. OWNER: CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CA GRINDLINE’S SCOPE: SKATEPARK DESIGNER SCHEDULE: DESIGN: APRIL - SEPTEMBER 2014 BUDGET: CONCEPTUAL DESIGN - $12,000 SIZE: 4,000 SQ FT CONTACT: TRUDY GARBER PROJECT ASSOCIATE THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND (415) 800.5274 PROJECT TEAM: MICAH SHAPIRO LEAD DESIGNER PROJECT MANAGER HILLTOP SKATESPOT PROJECT SUMMARY: 150 4 Grindline was selected by the project owner for both design and construction based on our extensive resume as well as recommendations from the local skateboarding community. The skatepark was to be implemented in an existing active use park. Baseball ﬁ elds, bocci ball courts, a playground, and a parking lot surrounded the skatepark site. The adjacent parking lot also hosted a farmers market every Friday morning, making job site security and safety key factors for successful completion. Other site constraints included a water table with high ﬂ uctuation and poorly compacted soils that had to removed and compacted back into place. The City of St. Helena also has an entire committee dedicated to protecting the existing trees throughout town, and held Grindline to these strict requirements on the trees adjacent to the site. Grindline worked with several local vendors throughout the project who offered in kind donations and Grindline was able to reduce the contract by $120,000, Integral concrete color was used throughout the park. PROJECT SUMMARY: ST. HELENA SKATEPARK OWNER: CITY OF ST. HELENA, CA GRINDLINE’S SCOPE: PRIME CONSULTANT AND CONTRACTOR SCHEDULE: DESIGN: SPRING 2007 CONSTRUCTION: DECEMBER 2008 - JUNE 2009 BUDGET: DESIGN - $22,500 CONSTRUCTION - $684,000 SIZE: 17,200 SQ FT CONTACT: CINDY SMITH DIRECTOR, ST. HELENA SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION (707) 334-5251 PROJECT TEAM: MATT FLUEGGE PROJECT MANAGER MICAH SHAPIRO LEAD DESIGNER ROB OWEN SITE SUPERINTENDENT 151 5 OWNER: CITY OF OCEANSIDE, CA GRINDLINE’S SCOPE: SKATEPARK DESIGN & PRIME CONTRACTOR SCHEDULE: DESIGN: JUNE 2007 - MAY 2008 CONSTRUCTION: JUNE 2008 - JANUARY 2009 TOTAL BUDGET: DESIGN (3 PARKS) - $147,000 CONSTRUCTION (2 PARKS) - $700,000 SIZE: MLK - 7,000 SQ FT MELBA BISHOP - 8,000 SQ FT ALEX ROAD - 20,000 SQ FT CONTACT: NATHAN MERTZ PROJECT MANAGER CITY OF OCEANSIDE (760) 435-5619 PROJECT TEAM: MATT FLUEGGE PROJECT MANAGER MICAH SHAPIRO LEAD DESIGNER ROB OWEN SITE SUPERINTENDANT OCEANSIDE SKATEPARK SYSTEM The City of Oceanside selected Grindline’s multi-disciplinary team for the design of three skateparks at strategic locations previously determined by the City staff. The nature of this project required Grindline and it’s team to research demographics as well as physical site conditions for each site, and determine which type of skatepark would be the most successful at each designated space. The City had preselected a skatepark committee which consisted of a local skate shop employees, several skateboard company owners, other skate industry personnel, as well as the Tony Hawk Foundation’s Director, Miki Vukovich. Grindline and it’s team worked closely with the committee and the city throughout conceptual design and construction document submittals. Two of the three parks have since been constructed and are receiving high praise from the skateboarding community. During the construction phase on the Bishop Skatepark a last minute challenge arose. Due to maintenance issues, the city had to change a centrally located mandated green space to standard ﬂ atwork. Grindline stepped forward and suggested making this area a centerpiece of the park and designed a “volcano” feature which brought the skate ability of the park to a new level. The “volcano” has since become the focal point of the park. PROJECT SUMMARY: MELBA BISHOP SKATEPARK ALEX ROAD SKATEPARK MLK SKATEPARK 152 6 POTRERO DEL SOL SKATEPARK OWNER: CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CA GRINDLINE’S SCOPE: SKATEPARK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT SCHEDULE: DESIGN: FALL 2006 CONSTRUCTION: MARCH - SEPTEMBER 2007 BUDGET: DESIGN - $30,000 CONSTRUCTION - $400,000 SIZE: 16,000 SQ FT CONTACTS: MARY HOBSON, CCSF RECREATION AND PARK DEPARTMENT - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT DIVISION CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO, (415) 581-257 PROJECT TEAM: MICAH SHAPIRO PROJECT MANAGER/ LEAD DESIGNER JAMES KLINEDINST CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT Neighborhood kids and skateboarders from around the city ﬂ ock to Potrero del Sol for its beautifully designed skate park – San Francisco’s largest – which opened in 2008. Grassy lawns provide space for picnicking and ball-playing; other features include a playground, a performance space, and, nearby, a community garden. Grindline’s analysis of the project site identiﬁ ed two major physical constraints: steep sloping topography and unfavorable soil conditions. The park is located in a seismic “D” zone, meaning special structural considerations were required and implemented. The community meetings garnered large turnouts with attendees voicing wide differences of opinions in regard to the skateable elements that should be in the park. Grindline brokered consensus among end users to come up with a design working though the site limiations while maintaining the design the stakeholders requested. During construction Grindline performed construction support services inlcuding reviews and reporting, site inspections and ﬁ nal walk through. As a testament to Grindline’s timeless design philosophy, the park has been in operation since 2007 and is still a major skateboarding attraction within the City of San Francisco. Thrasher Magazine wrote, “San Francisco ﬁ nally got a good skatepark... Grindline came down and did it up proper.” PROJECT SUMMARY: 153 7 PITCHER PARK MEMORIAL SKATEPARK OWNER: BOROUGH OF CARNEGIE, PA GRINDLINE’S SCOPE: PRIME CONSULTANT & PRIME CONTRACTOR SCHEDULE: DESIGN: JANUARY – JULY 2013 CONSTRUCTION: JANUARY - MAY 2014 BUDGET: DESIGN - $39,270 CONSTRUCTION - $250.970 *EXCLUDING IN KIND DONATIONS OF $320,000 SIZE: 14,000 SQ. FT. CONTACT: MARY PITCHER PITCHER PARK FOUNDATION (412) 853-0515 MPITC2000@AOL.COM PROJECT TEAM: MATT FLUEGGE PROJECT MANAGER MICAH SHAPIRO LEAD DESIGNER EDDIE LAWRENCE SITE SUPERINTENDENT MORRIS KNOWLES CIVIL ENGINEERING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE The Pitcher Park Foundation, led by Mary Pitcher, was created in memory of Mary’s two sons lost their lives in a tragic accident. They were active, engaged young men and the foundation set out to bring a state-of-the- art skatepark to the deserving Carnegie community. Grindline offered support at the very beginning to secure a site for the project. When an initial location fell through, the Borough of Carnegie stepped up and offered a local Park. The site has a gentle slope nestled among mature trees creating an ideal setting, however, this slope presented a challenge during the design process. A shelf was created running across the hillside to accommodate the skatepark and grading had to avoid disturbing any of the mature trees. Also, the drainage required onsite retention so as not to overload the city’s storm water system downstream in the event of a major storm event. The skatepark committee and local skating community desired a signature feature that would make the skatepark stand out in the region. Grindline delivered a 20’ fullpipe, the only full pipe within a 500 mile radius. Grindline assisted the Pitcher Park Foundation in fund raising and soliciting in-kind donations by providing 3D concepts as well as detailed cost estimates and material take offs throughout the design process. As material donations came in, Grindline could value engineer the skatepark to stretch every available dollar. The result was a $600,000 budget funded with almost 60% from local donors and businesses. The story of the Pitcher Park Foundation quickly drew attention from important ﬁ gures in skateboarding because of Mary’s tenacity and the amazing gift she was giving to the community. The Tony Hawk Foundation awarded a signiﬁ cant grant towards the project and another private foundation made a large donation to make this park a reality. Tony Hawk with his Birdhouse Crew and the Grindline Team made personal appearances in Carnegie for a special christening and the red carpet event made headlines across the nation. PROJECT SUMMARY: 2014 P.A.C.A. (Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association) Project of the Year 154 8 OWNER: CITY OF HOUSTON, TX GRINDLINE’S SCOPE: SKATEPARK DESIGN & SKATEPARK SUBCONTRACTOR SCHEDULE: DESIGN: APRIL- AUGUST 2012 CONSTRUCTION: JANUARY 2013 BUDGET: DESIGN: $79,000 CONSTRUCTION: $1,890,000 SIZE: 76,000 SQ. FT. CONTACT: SALLY BRADFORD GREENSPOINT REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (281) 877- 9952 PROJECT TEAM: MATT FLUEGGE PROJECT MANAGER MICAH SHAPIRO LEAD DESIGNER DAVE PALMER SITE SUPERINTENDENT KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, INC CIVIL ENGINEERING SPRING PARK SKATEPARK Spring Park is the largest public skatepark in the Western Hemisphere. The City of Houston requested to push the limits and create a facility that would not only attract skateboarders internationally, but would also be able to accommodate professional televised contest events. This 76,000 sq. ft. destination has 6 bowls of different skill levels, 2 snake runs, and a large street area. The entire facility is connected by a “transportainment” system that allow users to skate through the park to reach the different areas. Some of the unique features include a texas shaped bowl with a fullpipe in the middle of it, a ditch style snake run, and the use of integral colored concrete throughout the park. Skaters, Facebookers and Bloggers around the world are considering Spring Park as the most epic skatepark ever constructed. Along with Jamail Skatepark and others, the City of Houston is quickly becoming known as the skateboarders mecca of the southeast. PROJECT SUMMARY: 155 9 PHILADELPHIA’S PAINE’S PARK OWNER: CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, PA GRINDLINE’S SCOPE: SKATEPARK DESIGN & SKATEPARK SUBCONTRACTOR SCHEDULE: DESIGN: JUNE 2009 - MARCH 2012 CONSTRUCTION: JANUARY - MAY 2013 BUDGET: $5,000,000 TOTAL SIZE: 60,000 SQ. FT. CONTACT: JOSH NIMS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FRANKLIN’S PAINE SKATEPARK FUND (215) 713-5553 JNIMS@FRANKLINSPAINE.COM ANTHONY BRACCALI. AIA FRIDAY ARCHITECTS 215-564-0814 ext. 20 ABRACALI@FRIDAYARC.COM PROJECT TEAM: MATT FLUEGGE PROJECT MANAGER MICAH SHAPIRO LEAD DESIGNER ROB OWEN SITE SUPERINTENDENT As a centerpiece within metropolitan Philadelphia, Paine’s Park demonstrates the premier level of artistry in skatepark design while integrating skateboarding into a dense urban setting. Since the project was ﬁ rst conceptualized in 2002, it has become a model for a new kind of dialogue between skateboarding, landscape architecture, and city planning. Set along the banks of the Schuylkill River, adjacent to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Paine’s Park innovative design accommodates skateboarding as an important energizing force behind the life and movement of public space. Throughout the design process, Grindline provided design of skateable elements, review of overall architectural skateablity and value engineering of skateable surfaces. During construction, Grindline’s signature smooth concrete ﬁ nish, intricate brick bank stamping and stainless steel edging have already generated acclaim for Paine’s Park as the highest level of concrete craftsmanship in skatepark construction to date. PROJECT SUMMARY: 156 10 GRINDLINE SKATEPARKS, INC 4619 14th Ave SW, Seattle WA 98106 - (206) 932-6414 Grindline will serve as the Prime Design Consultant & Contractor on this project and assign our senior principals to manage all deliverables of the project throughout its’ lifespan. This veteran team has collaborated on design and construction projects since 2005 – longer than any other team in the industry. Individuals Assigned to Project: MATT FLUEGGE, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, PRINCIPAL As Grindline’s Senior Project Manager for 11 years, Matt oversees all of Grindline’s design and construction projects and will act as the Project Manager devoting 6 hours (15%) during design and 12 hours (30%) during construction per week to this project. He develops project scope and budgets, generates accurate cost estimates, oversees preparation of project documents, communicaties with clients, and manages site scope. Matt has extensive interdisciplinary experience from leading design teams and working with architects, engineers, surveyors, and artists. Matt reviews and approves all project deliverables, attends site meetings, handles changes in the scope of contracts and gets ﬁ nal acceptance of the projects. MICAH SHAPIRO, LEAD DESIGNER Micah Shapiro will serve as the community liaison and lead designer for this project, devoting an average of 20 man hours (50%) per week to this project. He has served as the lead designer on over 200 Grindline projects and is well versed in the intricacies of working on a project of this type and scale. Mr. Shapiro has extensive experience in coordinating community input as well as balancing the needs of different user groups in order to provide a facility designed to accommodate all ages and abilities. His responsibilities include managing the community meetings for the project, coordination between the members of the design team and the client, and design of the skatepark elements. MARK “MONK” HUBBARD, PRINCIPAL - FIELD SUPERINTENDENT As the CEO and one of the founders of Grindline Skateparks, Mark has a personal stake in every skatepark we complete. This project has special meaning to him as the skate terrain in Southern California deﬁ ned his passion and drive to explore skateboarding and eventually create the company that is Grindline Skateparks today. During construction, Mark will be the Field Superintendent for the skatepark dedicating 40 hours per week (100% of his time) to coordinating our employees and local subcontractors. Mark’s skateboard knowledge combined with his 20+ years of concrete construction experience allows him to offer value engineering recommendations which translate into a superior skate experience for the end user. COMMUNITY WORKS DESIGN GROUP 4649 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506 - (951) 369-0700 Community Works Design Group (CWDG), Landscape Architect for this project. CWDG was established in 1985 and provides municipal planning services throughout the State of California. The ﬁ rm focuses on Park, Recreation and Trails Planning projects. CWDG has a ready and available staff of eight highly professional individuals. Principals Tim Maloney and Scott Rice have designed many park projects across the Coachella Valley,with a thorough understanding of the unique needs of the harsh climate and the proper use of desert-friendly plant materials. CWDG has worked on numerous projects for the City of La Quinta, including Fritz Burns Park as well as Avenue 52 and 54 Medians, just to name a few. CWDG recently earned the 2014 APWA Award of Merit for Park Planning for the Bagdouma Park Expansion project in Coachella. KEY PERSONNEL 157 11 Individual Assigned to Project: SCOTT RICE, ASLA LEED AP - PROJECT MANAGER, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Scott Rice is a Project Manager with Community Works Design Group and graduated with Honors from Cal Poly Pomona, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Landscape Architecture. Mr. Rice will serve as the Project Manager for Community Works Design Group and would be responsible for coordinating design of any landscaping, irrigation, amenities, and ADA connections dedicating 10 hours per week (25%) towards the project. Mr. Rice has worked on over 50 skatepark projects since 2002 and has a proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously from initial stages through completion. ADKAN ENGINEERS, INC. 6879 Airport Drive, Riverside, CA 92504 -(951) 688.0241 Adkan Engineers was created in 1983 by its founding partner, Ed Adkison. Adkan Engineers is the dba name of a corporation, which was initially established as a Union Survey Company; however, as a result of the growing need for civil engineering support, a civil engineering & planning division was created. Adkan Engineers has evolved into a mid-size Civil Engineering, Land Planning and Land Surveying ﬁ rm that provides professional services throughout Southern California. Adkan Engineers are innovators & leaders in the ﬁ eld of Civil Engineering, Planning, Land Surveying and Construction Staking. Individuals Assigned to Project: CHARISSA LEACH, P.E., QSD/P, PRINCIPAL Charissa Leach will serve as the Principal Lead for Adkan’s scope of work and will be the Engineer of Record for the project. She will be responsible for all civil, stormwater, and erosion control plans and devote 5% of her weekly resources to those tasks. Mrs. Leach has over 24 years of progressively responsible experience in all areas of project development and management, ranging from the initial feasibility of a project through to the construction phase. Since coming to Adkan Engineers in 1988, she has demonstrated the ability to estimate the scope of a project, determine the time requirements and complete the project on schedule. MITCHELL J. ADKISON, P.E.,P.L.S., QSD/P, PROJECT ENGINEER Mitch Adkison will serve as the Project Engineer for this project and his responsibilities will include the design and processing of infrastructure plans, grading plans, and water quality management plans. He will devote 5% of his weekly resources to the project. With 6 years in the Land Surveying department of Adkan and 11 years in the Civil Design Area, Mr. Adkison has a broad knowledge of many different aspects of both civil engineering and land surveying. GEOSOILS, INC. 5741 Palmer Way, Carlsbad, CA 92010 - (760) 438-3155 GeoSoils, Inc. (GSI) will provide any geotechnical work and soils testing needed for the project. GSI is a geotechnical and environmental engineering consulting ﬁ rm founded in 1974. For four decades, their reputation for high quality and timely service at competitive prices has established GSI as a recognized leader in the industry. GSI currently has ofﬁ ces in Orange, Riverside, and San Diego Counties. GSI’s ofﬁ ces are fully equipped, and laboratories can be set up on an as-needed basis at project locations. Each ofﬁ ce in GSI is organized and staffed to meet the needs of our clients. GSI’s technical staff is a multi-disciplinary team of geotechnical and environmental professionals, which includes geologists, civil/geotechnical engineers, coastal engineers and geologists, hydrogeologists, environmental engineers, and environmental technicians. Principals in the ﬁ rm have been consulting in their disciplines since the early 1960’s and are experienced in geotechnical, geological, coastal, environmental, engineering, and related ﬁ elds. 158 12 Individual Assigned to Project: JOHN P. FRANKLIN, CEG, CHG, REA John P. Franklin is the president and pricipal geologist for GeoSoils, Inc. and will be responsible for any soil testing and geotechnical reports necessary for the success of the project. Mr. Franklin has extensive experience in geologic and geophysical investigations in such diverse areas as California, Utah, Nevada, Alaska, Baja California, and mainland Mexico, as well as offshore areas of California. He has performed detailed geotechnical work throughout southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, and Imperial counties, and many projects included park sites and other such amenities as clubhouses, lakes, golf courses, etc. Mr. Franklin also has performed numerous Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for developers, real estate transfers, and bank loan requirements. MUSCO LIGHTING 100 1st Avenue West, Oskaloosa, IA 52577 - (800) 825-6030 Since 1976, Musco has focused on the design and manufacture of sports-lighting systems, from hometown Little League® ﬁ elds to professional sports stadiums around the globe. Offering solutions for both permanent and temporary lighting needs, Musco has attained ﬁ rst-hand knowledge of lighting issues that affect participants, spectators, and television. Thousands of schools, cities, and facility owners have counted on Musco as part of their team, while providing the most value for their sports-lighting budget. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART CITY OF LA QUINTA LA QUINTA XPARK EXTREME SKATEPARK DESIGN GRINDLINE SKATEPARKS Micah Shapiro, Lead Design & Public Involvement MUSCO LIGHTING Community Works Design Group Scott Rice, Landscape Architecture ADKAN ENGINEERS, INC. Charissa Leach, Principal- Civil Engineer ADKAN ENGINEERS, INC. Mitchell J. Adkison, Project Engineer-Civil Engineer GEOSOILS, INC. John P. Franklin, CEG, CHG, REA BUILD GRINDLINE SKATEPARKS Mark “Monk” Hubbard, Field Superintendent GRINDLINE FIELD CREW & SUBCONTRACTORS GRINDLINE SKATEPARKS Matt Fluegge, Project Manager 159 PROJECT START UP Our principal design philosophy is that every community and project site is unique, requiring a skatepark design tailored to its end user and appropriately blended with existing surroundings. Through the selection of custom materials, landscape detailing and the use of green spaces in and around the parks, skateparks are not only athletic facilities but are social gathering places for the entire community. A thorough site analysis takes place alongside a review of topographical surveys and geotechnical reports. SITE PLANNING Our Design Team conducts site visits and public outreach to evaluate potential sites and site planning. Speciﬁ c opportunities & constraints are discussed including: • Connections to adjacent uses and planned perimeter improvements • Proper drainage and storm water management • Safety awareness and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design standard principles • Opportunities to add historic/thematic elements unique the local community. Grindline has been on the forefront of developing techniques to incorporate color, texture and skate-able art into its projects – improving the skatepark experience for its users as well as its surrounding community. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT Grindline’s design brief is best developed through engaging active park users and the surrounding community. We educate the community about the design process, establish open lines of communication and guide the ultimate vision for a skatepark. Public involvement is a key forum to address community members’ varied ideas and ideals about skatepark design. Grindline gathers endorsements in a logical order and work to identify and focus on common goals to bridge gaps between stakeholder groups. Moreover, by researching local issues ahead of time, we strive to preempt any contentious issues that can arise from public misconceptions that often surround skateparks. Judkins Skatepark Grand Opening 13 PROJECT METHODOLOGY 160 Realistic 3d models allow us to effectively communicate our skatepark concepts to the client and community DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES In developing a skatepark design, we illustrate the concepts of the design and include site plans, developing a skatepark design, we illustrate the concepts of the design and include site plans, 3D renderings, elevations and sections for the owner to review. When a ﬁ nal conceptual design is agreed on, preliminary costs are estimated based on the concept and needed site amenities. Conceptual Designs illustrate our skatepark vision to key stakeholders and the community in interactive, full color presentations. All of our concrete is speciﬁ ed at a minimum of 4000 psi (our standard mix typically breaks at approximately 5500 psi at 28 days) and fully reinforced with #3 and #4 Rebar. All grindable edges are treated with steel edging or maintenance free pool coping to withstand the constant beating taken from skateboarders. CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATES & DRAWINGS Grindline is more than a skatepark design ﬁ rm. We are a full service skatepark contractor that has constructed over 250 skatepark projects. Our extensive knowledge of actual skatepark construction allows us to provide more precise cost estimates than our competition. We have constructed projects across the nation and understanding clearly the large variance in material pricing and prevailing wage labor costs in each region of the United States. Grindline creates all construction documents in-house and our team conducts a 90% Drawing Review to ensure construction challenges are raised before ground is broken. Our team’s experience with the Public Works design process across the nation makes us versatile in formatting project technical speciﬁ cations to match the needs and requirements of the project Owner. 14161 Grindline has worked with state funded projects, projects funded by private resources and a combination of both. We have structured budgets around in-kind donations from community supporters, local material suppliers and subcontractors. When funding presents a challenge, Grindline plays a key role in the mission to deliver a quality skatepark. Good planning and creative design can solve funding shortfalls and our phasing plans bridges funding cycles. Grindline has helped coordinate fund raising and in-kind donations for many clients in the following ways: • We provide detailed material lists with quantities and product speciﬁ cations to simpliﬁ es the process for committees as they inventory donations. • We assist with the “in kind” campaign by getting the word out to local businesses of what the project needs and why. • We supply clients with sample donation forms so vendors can track the donation on their end while the client has a written inventory of the goods. IN-KIND MATERIAL & SERVICE DONATION EXAMPLES COST CONTROL AND SUPPORT SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • Soil borings & geotechnical report • Topographic survey • Landscape design MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT • Temporary construction fencing, toilet, dumpster • Temporary power & water hook-up • Skid-Steer, Mini-Excavator, Roller • Structural ﬁ ll material • Base course • Concrete supply • Rebar • Framing lumber • Galvanized steel (edging, coping & grind rails) • Drains, drain lines & irrigation lines • Plants &sod • Site amenities (signage, seating, trash receptacle .. water fountain, etc.) LABOR • Demo, clearing, grubbing & disposal • Scarify and re-compact sub-grade (over-excavate if necessary) • Import & place structural ﬁ ll material • Import & place base course • Rough grading • Concrete ﬂ atwork • Saw cuts, cold joints & caulking • Landscaping Grindline’s Budgets are developed to preserve as much of the budget as possible for construction. We work diligently to keep engineering costs contained by developing all construction documents in house. This makes us very efﬁ cient and experienced in designing within a limited budget. YOUR LOCAL PARTNER IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Our unique position as the principal designer and prime contractor of our skatepark design-build ﬁ rm allows us to offer the greatest amount of local procurement opportunities on public projects. We can take a proactive position on sourcing services, materials and labor to local vendors since we can allocate the budget and services under one Project Director. Grindline has measured and tracked the amount of money redistributed back into the local economies where our projects are built. $.64 of every dollar spent on a Grindline cast-in-place concrete skatepark re-enters the local economy through the purchase of local materials, local food and lodging, state and local tax revenue and local equipment rental as well as through wages and jobs by hiring local labor and subcontractors. 15162 Since we specialize in cast in place concrete construction, our construction methods incorporate highly skilled shot-crete, ﬂ atwork, masonry and carpentry techniques speciﬁ c to building skatepark architecture. Standard concrete contractors cannot replicate the level of expertise needed to construct custom skatepark design. As a full service design/build contractor exclusively engaged in skatepark development, our design experience provides us the ability to accurately control budgets and value engineer our projects as we progress through the construction schedule. Simply put, you just can’t beat the creative possibilities of a custom, cast in place, concrete skatepark from Grindline. CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT As an Owner’s Representative, we offer bid assistance, conduct ﬁ eld inspections, review shop drawings and progress reporting as well as provide punch list approval and ﬁ nal acceptance recommendations. With us, your park will be built on time and on budget. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION As a contractor specializing in concrete construction, we are highly aware of the effects from the growing amount of hardscape on the environment. On every job, Grindline incorporates green construction techniques such as: • Recycled concrete for sub base materials • Flyash in our concrete and shotcrete mixes • Onsite storm water management • Recycling of construction materials such as formwork and site spoils SPECIALITY SKATEPARK CONSTRUCTION SERVICES “Grindline builds the best skateparks on the planet!” Jake Phelps- Editor of 16163 POST CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Our relationship with the client does not end when design and construction are complete. We continue to serve our clients and communities to ensure the skatepark project meets their full expectations. AS BUILT DRAWINGS Upon ﬁ nal completion of construction, a complete set of certiﬁ ed As-Built Plans in hardcopy and digital format will be developed and delivered to the client. GRAND OPENING & SPECIAL EVENTS Grindline Skateparks provides Opening Ceremony & Special Events services. Services are tailored to event needs including attendance at ceremonies, professional skateteam demos, skateboarding lessons for beginners, product give away, and Grindline The Band live performances. All Grand Opening events are coordinated with the local community and promoted through local and Grindline communication channels. WARRANTY Grindline will provide an unconditional one year written warranty on all building materials and workmanship from the date the park was substantially complete. If, within one year after the date of Substantial Completion of the Work or designated portion thereof any of the Work is found to be not in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall correct it promptly after receipt of written notice from the Owner to do so unless the Owner has previously given the Contractor a written acceptance of such condition. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE Grindline provides a comprehensive Operations & Maintenance Manual with a preventative maintenance schedule and instructions as a reference for the minor up keep recommended for skatepark longevity. We offer yearly site visit inspections as well as a one year walk through to ensure resolution of any potential issues. Site visits include a walkthrough with photography, inspection of the skatepark for potential safety, wear and tear issues and a comprehensive written report detailing our ﬁ ndings. Maintenance programs, yearly reviews, and training sessions provided to the Client are quite valuable when it comes to upkeep and the need for self performed repair of normal wear & tear. 17164 18 PROJECT SCOPE & SCHEDULE Below is a tentative schedule for the project. We would work with you to reﬁ ne this schedule to meet the speciﬁ c needs of the project Pre kick off items - Geotech for site, Flyer to promote Community Meeting #1 ....................... January Trip 1 - Project Kick off, Site Visit, Community Meeting #1 ...................................................... February 2nd Trip 2 - Coordination Meeting, Community Meeting #2 ........................................................ February 23rd Trip 3 - Coordination Meeting, Community Meeting #3 ............................................................... March 8th Final Design Development .................................................................................................................. March 18th 50% Construction Documents ................................................................................................................... April 1st 90% Construction Documents, Permitting (allow 4-6 weeks for permitting) ............................. April 15th 100% Construction Documents .............................................................................................................. May 27th Construction commences ...................................................................................................................... June 10th Construction complete ..................................................................................................................... October 31st 165 19 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN Conceptual Designs illustrate our skatepark philosophy to key stakeholders and the community in interactive, full color presentations of the custom skate features and any other components of the project. Our 3d software allows us to build the 3d model right on top of the existing survey. This allows us to visualize the skatepark on the site and how it functions with other adjacent elements as we reﬁ ne the design from preliminary concepts into permit level drawings. It also allows for accurate material take-offs throughout the design. We utilize our skatepark construction experience by doing a thorough analysis of the site, local material availability and labor costs to produce a preliminary cost estimate. This is reﬁ ned throughout the design process to value engineer the design and maximize the project budget. It is our understanding that the City and Community desires a skate/BMX facility that incorporates classic concrete swimming pool and urban inspired concrete plaza obstacles with design elements that are uniquely “La Quinta” and “Coachella Valley”. When looking at the local landscape, the surrounding mountains, speciﬁ cally the Santa Rosa Mountain range dominate the view. The skatepark could reﬂ ect this through the use of colors, textures, or even a skateable mountain feature. The majority of architecture in La Quinta has a Spanish inﬂ uence so any site furnishings (benches, shade structures, etc.) could use similar language to tie the park into the community. Custom pool tiles could also be used to reﬂ ect La Quinta’s heritage. The facility should be designed to accommodate events and programming such as lessons, camps, after school programs, birthday parties, and special events such as skate jams / competitions. In order to accommodate this, viewing and spectating areas should be incorporated into the design. The community might want to consider a more extensive structure with facilities that would be able to house programming such as skate camps or birthday parties. Since it is across from the High School it seems like there would be the potential for programming through the High School. Electricity should be considered for a PA system or ampliﬁ ed music for events. As part of this lighting should be considered as well as the evenings during the summer will be a great time to use the facility. This just one possibility for the La Quinta Xpark. We look forward to working with your community to create a project that truly meets the needs of La Quinta’s end users I CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS 166 20 Key Projects: Kiwanis Skatepark, Lewiston, ID - As Principal Project Manager for the Design and Construction of the 14,000 sq. ft. Lewiston Skatepark, Matt was responsible for managing the design team as well as working closely with the City to maximize project funding. Through the use of labor performed by City personnel and local, in-kind, material donations, Matt was able to maximize the project construction budget and overall skatepark footprint. Matt continued this coordination throughout the construction phase by orchestrating sequencing between the Grindline crew, City of Lewiston work crews, subcontractors, and material suppliers. In the end, the City of Lewiston was able to add an additional bowl due to the value engineering led by Grindline. The addition was easily implemented as it was considered during the design phase and included in the construction documents as an add alternate. Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark, Houston, TX - Mr. Fluegge served as the Principal Project Manager for Design and Construction. Tasks included coordination with multiple disciplines of the design team, landscape architects, civil and structural engineers, In house management of conceptual design and construction documents and preparation of preliminary and ﬁ nal cost estimates, development and implementation of solutions to resolve issues of budget constraints, underground utilities, unsuitable soil conditions, review and approval of ﬁ nal as-built drawings including drainage system and steel placement, and management of the $800,000 construction project through certiﬁ cate of occupancy from City of Houston Building Department. Judkins Park Skatepark, Seattle, WA - Matt Served as Principal Project Manager for both design and construction of the Judkins Skatepark project in Seattle WA. Mr. Fluegge worked with an in house Seattle Parks Landscape Archtiect and Project Manager throughout the design and construction to ensure a cohesive process throughout the entire project. This facility also consisted of further coordination between 4 public agencies: Seattle Parks & Recreation, Department of Planning and Development, Seattle Department of transportation, and Washington State Department of Transportation. The ﬁ nal design implemented strict on-site drainage inﬁ ltration requirements while playing off of the “Mountains to Sound” theme of the adjacent I-90 Freeway corridor. Education: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Washington State University Post Graduate Project Management Program, University of Washington; Professional Experience: 2003 - Present: Principal Project Manager - Design, Grindline Skateparks 2003 - Present: Principal Project Manager - Build, Grindline Skateparks Qualifying Party for State Contractor’s License in ID, OR, CA, AZ, HI, NM, WV, FL, NC, SC, LA, MS, MT, WA, VA MATT FLUEGGE Principal, Chief Operations Ofﬁ cer Kiwanis Park Skatepark 167 21 Skatepark Philosophy: Skateboarders themselves inspire the design that provides the outlet to develop their skills and talents. Key Projects: Steel Bridge Skatepark, Portland, OR - Mr. Shapiro served as the Skatepark Designer on a multi-discplinary team tasked with a development plan for the Steel Bridge Skatepark in Portland, OR. The goal of this project was to create a unique urban landscape, able to serve as both a regional attractor and more community-based gathering space which accommodates both skaters and non-skating observers. Responsibilities included integrating the ﬂ ow of the street skating and transitional bowls into the site’s existing topography of buttresses and swales, coordination with the rest of the design team, and presenting information to the stakeholder groups involved in the project. The result is a true urban downtown park, primarily focused on integration of components and creating a safe, aesthetically pleasing and sustainable hybrid of architecture, landscape, infrastructure, and public art. Spring Park, Houston, TX - Mr. Shapiro served as the Lead Designer for this project, which is the largest skatepark in North America. With 78,000 sq ft of skateable concrete, expectations were high for this project. There was also large turnout at the community meetings with differences of opinions with regards to the skateable elements that should be in the park. Through thoughtful facilitation of the public input process and careful design, Mr. Shapiro was able to ﬁ nd consensus among end users to come up with a design that met the bar that a project of this nature required. Jefferson Skatepark, Seattle, WA - The selected site for the Jefferson Skatepark was constrained on all side by existing park elements and require careful attention to grading and avoidance of underground utilities to integrate the skatepark with it’s surroundings. As the Project Manager and Lead Designer on this project, Mr. Shapiro was able to ﬁ nd consensus among end users to come up with a design that ﬁ t the park within these constraints, while maintaining a design that the stakeholders requested. During construction, Mr. Shapiro conducted a pre-construction meeting and numerous site visits to supervise construction as well as providing clariﬁ cation on RFI’s to ensure the success of the park. MICAH SHAPIRO Principal, Lead Designer Micah Shapiro Spring Park Skatepark Education: Associate of Arts, Green River Community College AutoCad, Rhino, Microsoft Project, Project Management Professional Experience: 2005 - Present: Lead Designer, Grindline Skateparks 2005 - Present: Community Liasion, Grindline Skateparks 168 22169 23 Professional Engineering Consultants CCharissa Leach, PP.E., QSD/P Executive Vice President/ Principal PProject Role: Responsible Charge Engineer PProfessional Registration: Professional Engineer P.E. 53390/CA QSD/P #133 PProfessional Affiliations: American Society of Civil Engineers Member # : 284913 EEducation: Bachelors of Science, Eng. Science, UCSD Urban Drainage, UCR Civil Eng. Office Practice, UCR AAdkan Engineers: 24 Years CCharissaLeach,P.E.,QSD/P Mrs. Leach has over 24 years of progressively responsible experience in all areas of project development and management, ranging from the initial feasibility of a project through to the construction phase. Since coming to Adkan Engineers in 1988, she has demonstrated the ability to estimate the scope of a project, determine the time requirements and complete the project on schedule. Beginning in our Planning Division, her expertise became evident early in her career and she was quickly promoted to the position of Director of Planning for Adkan Engineers. She oversaw the preparation and processing of plans ranging from individual parcel “lot line adjustments” to the 2,206 acre Rancho Royale Specific Plan, approved by the City of Desert Hot Springs in November of 1995. Mrs. Leach moved to our Engineering Division in 1991 and has proceeded through the ranks where upon receiving her license as a Registered Civil Engineer she was promoted to the position of Director of Engineering overseeing all engineering services. Mrs. Leach was promoted to Executive-Vice President and Principle of Adkan Engineers in February of 1998. In 2010 Mrs. Leach pursued and received her Qualified Storm Water Developer/Practitioner (QSD/P) certificate and since has had the opportunity to perform these services for over 75 projects throughout Southern California. Some of Mrs. Leach’s recent work experience includes: x Jurupa Avenue Extension, Riverside, CA - Mrs. Leach was the City Liason for this project which included the Preparation of street improvement plans for Jurupa Avenue between Van Buren Boulevard and Bradford Street, including the design of under street culvert at Hole Lake. The project included plan development for the construction of the roadway, master planned multi-purpose trail, water and storm drain. The project also required close coordination with City Public Utilities, So. Cal Edison, Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District, Army Corps, Cal. Dept. of Fish and Game and preparing the project initial Study. A reclaimed waterline was also designed for the project and the adjacent commercial development. x Pulte Homes, Riverside, CA - Mrs. Leach was the Project lead for this project since the beginning of this project; from numerous public hearings through precise grade she has stayed involved every step of the way. This is a 104 lot housing development on 220 acres. Adkan Engineers prepared all improvement plans for the project. The project exhibits two large arch culverts that required hydrologic modeling and structural design. Off-site right-of-way exhibits and legal descriptions were prepared and recorded in conjunction with this project. The project included a master planned 24” waterline that was prepared for the City Public Utilities Department during construction and a sewer lift station, both of which were designed by Adkan Engineers. x Overlook Parkway, Riverside, CA – Mrs. Leach was the Responsible Engineer for the design and construction this master planned Arterial Highway that traverses four hillside tracts prepared by Adkan Engineers in the last ten years. The roadway exhibits a median and is super-elevated through a long portion. Currently Adkan is coordinating for TUMF fee reimbursement on the highway. x Air Force Village West, March ARB, Riverside, CA – This project consisted of civil design construction of single family housing, together with the expanded care facilities. Mrs. Leach was the Responsible Charge Engineer for the project, where she not only was responsible for the project PS&E documents but also met with base staff for the selection of the contractors and assisted in the contract letting, bid negotiations and budget management throughout the course of the project. Mrs. Leach also provided engineering services during construction, as needed. 170 24 Professional Engineering Consultants MMitchell J. Adkison, P.E.,, PP.L.S., QSD/P Civil Designer PProject Role: Civil Designer PProfessional RRegistration: Professional Civil Engineer P.E.75731/CA P.L.S. QSD/P #132 EEducation: Bachelor of Sciences, Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona AAdkan Engineers: 13 Years MMitchell J. Adkison, P.E.,,P.L.S., QSD/P Since coming to Adkan Engineers in 1997, Mr. Adkison has gained a broad knowledge of many different aspects of both civil engineering and land surveying. Mr. Adkison’s first six years with Adkan were primarily in the field of land surveying. Having started his survey career employed part-time as a chainman, he eventually advanced through the ranks to become a party chief running his own survey crew. Mr. Adkison is experienced in many aspects of the land surveying discipline including: construction staking, topography, boundary/record surveys, legal descriptions and is familiar with the use of GPS and Robotic Survey Instruments. In 2003, Mr. Adkison made the decision to transfer into the civil design area. Since his transfer to the civil design area, Mr. Adkison has proved himself invaluable as he has the ability to translate field data to CAD format for design with little effort. Mr. Adkison’s duties at Adkan include the design and processing of infrastructure plans, grading plans, and water quality management plans. Mr. Adkison tackles each project with an enthusiastic approach, eager to take on the most difficult tasks. Mr. Adkison, received his Professional Land Surveyor’s license in 2011, making him Adkan’s ‘go-to’ man with regards to survey field operations and civil office practice. His ability to investigate an issue and present multiple solutions in unmatched. Some of Mr. Adkison’s recent work experience includes: x Jurupa Avenue Extension, Riverside, CA - This project included the Preparation of street improvement plans for Jurupa Avenue between Van Buren Boulevard and Bradford Street, including the design of under street culvert at Hole Lake. Mr. Adkison was a civil designer, responsible for plan development for the construction of the roadway, master planned multi- purpose trail, water and storm drain. The project also required close coordination with City Public Utilities, So. Cal Edison, Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District, Army Corps, Cal. Dept. of Fish and Game and preparing the project initial Study. A reclaimed waterline was also designed for the project and the adjacent commercial development. The project also required construction traffic control plans and signal modifications. x Pulte Homes, Riverside, CA - This is a 104 lot housing development on 220 acres. Adkan Engineers prepared all improvement plans for the project. The project exhibits two large arch culverts that required hydrologic modeling and structural design. Off-site right-of-way exhibits and legal descriptions were prepared and recorded in conjunction with this project. The project included a master planned 24” waterline that was prepared for the City Public Utilities Department during construction and a sewer lift station, both of which were designed by Adkan Engineers. Mr. Adkison was a Civil Designer on the project. x Alvord Unified School District, Riverside, CA - Prepared grading plans and drainage plans for expansion at existing school sites. This project required the verification of existing topography video inspection (Terrace Elem.) and potholing were used to verify existing facilities. These projects all included coordinating several utility conflicts with and without existing DSA plans. Facilities were sized and designed for the projected demand. Mr. Adkison was instrumental in completing these projects on time. As a Civil Designer on the project, he also coordinated with the site architect and the DSA for project approvals. x Riverside Unified School District, Riverside, CA - Prepared topography of the three existing school sites and the District Office to be used for the design of future expansions. Our services provided for research of record maps and utilities. We also established horizontal and vertical control; set aerial targets (excluding the District Office); retained a photogrammetrist; located utilities, including sewers and inverts. Once the field work was complete our office staff reviewed the topography to verify if additional survey work was required and then prepared the final topographic base used for design plans. The District plans to utilize this information to modernize these schools and district office. Mr. Adkison was a Civil Designer on the project and was responsible for field survey coordination. 171 25 JOHN P. FRANKLIN, CEG, CHG, REA - GEOSOILS, INC. EDUCATION B. S. in Geology, 1975, University of Southern California, Los Angeles REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATIONS State of California, Professional Geologist, No. 4100 State of California, Certiﬁ ed Engineering Geologist, No. 1340 State of California, Certiﬁ ed Hydro-Geologist, No. 532 State of California, Registered Environmental Assessor, No. 1675 State of Arizona, Registered Geologist, No. 27157 State of Oregon, Registered Engineering Geologist, No. E1411 40-Hour/8-Hour Refresher Health and Safety Training for Hazardous Waste Operations EXPERIENCE John is the president and pricipal geologist for GeoSoils, Inc. and has extensive experience in geologic and geophysical investigations in such diverse areas as California, Utah, Nevada, Alaska, Baja California, and mainland Mexico, as well as offshore areas of California. He has performed detailed geotechnical work throughout southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, and Imperial counties, as well as Kern County, and Mono County in northeastern California, and Mexico. This experience includes active and potentially active subsurface fault investigations on the San Andreas, San Jacinto, Elsinore, Chino, Cucamonga, Indio Hills, Rose Canyon - Newport-Inglewood, La Nacion, Camarillo, Pinto Mountain, Mesquite Lake, Walker Lake, and Mono Lake faults, landslide and slope stability investigations, stability investigations for mines and open-pit mines, seismicity studies, subsidence and ﬁ ssuring investigations, rippability evaluations, solar projects in the Mojave Desert, and expert witness services. He has been involved with geotechnical studies in soft-rock and hard-rock sites for proposed residential, commercial and industrial developments, dams and retention basins, feasibility studies, coastal bluff stability evaluations, hazardous waste studies, and groundwater projects in southern California and Mexico. Mr. Franklin has been the project manager and principal investigator on geotechnical studies and grading for several large residential projects throughout San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino and Kern counties, several high- rise commercial and residential projects in downtown San Diego, custom single-family residences throughout southern California and Los Angeles County, and military bases at Camp Pendleton and Twentynine Palms. Many projects included park sites and other such amenities as clubhouses, lakes, golf courses, etc. Mr. Franklin also has performed numerous Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for developers, real estate transfers, and bank loan requirements. Project sites have included existing gas stations, mines, nurseries, groves, schools, commercial and industrial complexes, and residential properties. 172