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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWilldan EngineeringJuly 31, 2025 City of Diamond Bar Proposal to Prepare a CEQA Document for a 49-Unit Attached and Detached Residential Condominium Project DIRECT CONTACT: Christine Kudija Project Manager 661.904.2360 mailto:ckudija@willdan.com 562.908.6200 | fax: 562.695.2120 | 13191 Crossroads Parkway North, Suite 405, Industry, CA 91746-3443 | www.willdan.com 9144 1. Cover Letter July 31, 2025 City of Diamond Bar Attn: Rudy Lopez, Assistant Planner 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 RE: Proposal to Prepare a CEQA Document for a 49-Unit Attached and Detached Residential Condominium Project Dear Rudy Lopez: The City of Diamond Bar (City) is seeking proposals from environmental consulting firms to prepare the appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) document to assess the potential environmental impacts associated with a proposed subdivision and development of 49 attached and detached residential condominiums, and to identify appropriate mitigation measures to avoid or reduce those impacts to less-than-significant levels. Willdan Engineering (Willdan) has been a consistent industry leader serving public agencies for 61 years, providing land use planning, CEQA and NEPA documentation, CDBG assistance, staff augmentation, civil and structural engineering, building and safety services, environmental health and safety, and construction management services. While our exceptional services are presented in this response, listed below are reasons why Willdan is uniquely qualified to provide these services to the City of Diamond Bar. § Deep Experience with CEQA/NEPA Documentation. We have prepared environmental documents for many projects throughout Southern California. Through this experience we have amassed a proven track record of preparing legally defensible environmental documents, as borne out by our past work products that have withstood the test of the California courts. In addition to preparing individual NEPA/CEQA documents, Willdan has provided on-call environmental planning services throughout California. We have served in this capacity for multiple clients, for example, the cities of Chino Hills, Highland, Lake Forest, Calimesa, Moreno Valley, La Mirada, Artesia, Long Beach, , Pasadena, Cudahy, Culver City, and the Counties of Glenn, Sacramento, and San Joaquin (Public Works Department). Our responsibilities for these agencies have included, but have not been not limited to, preparing environmental documents, managing subject-matter experts, peer review of environmental documents for technical and legal adequacy; facilitating the review and approval of environmental documents and technical studies by federal oversight agencies, such as Caltrans, FEMA, and HUD; evaluation of previously completed environmental documents to determine if additional or subsequent documentation is required; and overseeing the environmental documentation for all agency projects. § Knowledge of the City. We have been working with the City of Diamond Bar since 2004, providing services for Geotechnical, Building & Safety, and Financial Consulting. Through this experience, we have a deep understanding of the City and its staff. § Highly Qualified Team of Professionals. Our key personnel have extensive experience with environmental review. Our proposed project manager, Christine Kudija, has more than 35 years of municipal planning and CEQA/NEPA experience and has worked on all types of policy planning, infill July 31, 2025 Proposal to Prepare a CEQA Document for a 49-Unit Attached and Detached Residential Condominium Project Cover Letter, Page 2 development and public works infrastructure projects. Additionally, our environmental planners have served as in-house environmental coordinators and specialists for government agencies, which gives them a unique depth of understanding of our clients’ needs and requirements. Christine Kudija, Principal Environmental Planner, will serve as the Project Manager and main point of contact during the proposal evaluation process and for the duration of the project. Her contact information is provided below: We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal and look forward to discussing the enclosed information with you. Our team possesses the skill and experience required to address the environmental review workload. Our proposal demonstrates the advantages Willdan's team brings to this project and how the City will benefit from having Willdan as an integral part of their team. We welcome the opportunity to meet with City staff to further discuss our proposal and how we can assist the City. Respectfully submitted, WILLDAN ENGINEERING Salvador Lopez Jr. Director of Planning Christine Kudija Project Manager 13191 Crossroads Parkway North, Suite 405 Industry, CA 91746-3443 (661) 904-2360 ckudija@willdan.com Christine Kudija Principal Environmental Planner Proposal to Prepare a CEQA Document for a 49-Unit Attached and Detached Residential Condominium Project i } Table of Contents 1. Cover Letter ........................................................................................................................ 1 2. Qualifications ...................................................................................................................... 1 3. Project List and Schedule .................................................................................................... 3 4. Scope of Work ..................................................................................................................... 4 5. Budget Estimate ............................................................................................................... 13 6. Acceptance of Conditions ................................................................................................. 14 Appendix – Resumes ............................................................................................................. 14 Proposal to Prepare a CEQA Document for a 49-Unit Attached and Detached Residential Condominium Project 1 2. Qualifications Willdan is offering an outstanding team of qualified individuals to provide the services requested to the City. From initial project analysis through completion of documents, Willdan's team provides high- quality standard of services. They distinguish beyond the technical challenges and bring awareness of practical people issues and concerns into the project considerations. A strong emphasis on communication and personal interaction within the overall project team are part of day-to-day project responsibilities. Aside from facilitating project support, effective listening and awareness allows the team to foresee and avoid issues that impede progress. Our team offers an essential array of services and expertise that adds long-term value to projects and their respective communities. Our key leads have strong backgrounds and a clear understanding of public agency programs. This expertise provides the foundation for successfully accomplishing projects. The key team members will be supported by experienced, committed in-house technical staff members that are available and able to implement the City's projects. Provided below are brief bios of our personnel. Full resumes can be found in the Appendix. Team Member & Role Experience Salvador Lopez Jr. Project Role: Principal-in-Charge/ QA/QC Manager Availability: 10% § 25+ Years of Experience § Planning and Environmental Services, City of Artesia, Managing Planner § Planning Staff Augmentation Services, City of Malibu, Assistant Planner Director § Planning Services, City of Hemet / Interim Community Development Director § Planning and Environmental Services, City of Moreno Valley / Contract Manager/Quality Assurance Manager § Planning and Environmental Services, City of Cudahy / Interim Community Development Director § Planning and Environmental Services, City of Long Beach / Contract Manager/Quality Assurance Manager § Planning and Environmental Services, City of Culver City / Contract Manager/Quality Assurance Manager Christine Kudija, JD, AICP Project Role: Project Manager Availability: 40% § 35+ Years of Experience § Planning and Environmental Services, City Cudahy, Environmental Planner § Planning and Environmental Services, City Artesia, Environmental Planner § Planning and Environmental Services, County of San Joaquin, Land Use and Environmental Planner 1q § Planning Services, County of Sacramento, Project Manager § On-Call Planning and Environmental Services, City of Willows. Environmental Planner Alondra Blanco-Gutierrez Project Role: Environmental Planner Availability: 25% § 4 Years of Experience § Environmental Planner - Lead, Private Firm § California Baptist University, Water Quality Researcher § California Baptist University, Geoscience Teaching Assistant Reina Schaetzel Project Role: Environmental Planner Availability: 25% § 25+ Years of Experience § City of Buena Park, Associate Planner § City of Paramount, Associate Planner § City of La Puente, Assistant Planner § City of Signal Hill, Assistant Planner Proposal to Prepare a CEQA Document for a 49-Unit Attached and Detached Residential Condominium Project 2 Subconsultant Rincon Consultants, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary environmental science, planning, and engineering consulting firm that provides quality professional services to government and industry. Our principal service is to provide environmental support and scientific research to create and sustain innovative solutions to natural resource, sustainability, and environmental impacts. Rincon prides itself on the considerable depth of its staff, which includes certified urban planners, environmental scientists and engineers, accredited LEED professionals, noise and air quality experts, geologists, biologists, and cultural and historical resource specialists. Our approach to every project is centered upon the design and development of innovative solutions that respond to our clients’ specific needs in a cost-effective manner. Rincon’s corporate culture focuses on providing environmental consulting services in a manner that is beneficial to both the environment and our client’s needs. When hired, we perceive ourselves as an extension of our client’s team and function with the best interests of the client in mind. By managing each project with a focus on three primary objectives – economic efficiency, technical excellence, and a sustainable approach – we can provide superior service that efficiently and effectively meets the needs of our clients. References Agency Contact City of Artesia Melissa Burke Deputy City Manager (562) 865-6262 x278 City of Cudahy Victor Maria Santiago Parks and Recreation Manager (323) 773-5143 x232 City of Rolling Hills Estates Jeannie Naughton Director of Community Development/Public Works (310) 377-1577 ext. 115 Proposal to Prepare a CEQA Document for a 49-Unit Attached and Detached Residential Condominium Project 3 3. Project List and Schedule We have provided a list of projects that we have completed within the last five years that are similar to the proposed project. Prima Development Senior Mixed-use Project Contact Information City of Cudahy Victor Maria Santiago, Parks and Recreation Manager (323) 773-5143 x232 Brief Description The Prima Development Senior Mixed-Use Project comprised a new six-story senior residential infill development with 145 one-bedroom and 28 two bedroom apartments. The project received a density bonus and consisted entirely of affordable units. Willdan prepared an addendum to the City’s General Plan EIR for this project. Project Dates: 2020 Artesia Live II Contact Information City of Artesia Melissa Burke, Deputy City Manager (562) 865-6262 ext. 278 Brief Description The Artesia Live II project proposed a seven-story mixed-use infill project in the city of Artesia. The project included 130 multifamily units and 24,000 square feet of commercial and restaurant uses across from a regional shopping center and near a proposed light rail station. It would have redeveloped a commercial site with an existing older, non-historic 17,000 square-foot commercial building. Willdan prepared a mitigated negative declaration for the project, showing that with mitigation, all impacts of the project, including shade and shadow impacts, would not cause significant environmental effects. However, the project was not approved by the City Council. Project Dates: 2017 Park Pacific Chandler Court Class 32 Exemption Peer-Review Contact Information City of Monterey Park Beth Chow, Planning Manager (626) 307-1318 Brief Description This project would construct 32 multifamily units in eight three-story townhome structures on a 1.3-acre infill parcel in the city of Monterey Park. The project was consistent with general plan and zoning designations, and was within a half-mile of major transit stops. Willdan reviewed and commented on the environmental analysis memoranda that had been prepared by another consultant, to ensure that the project met the criteria for CEQA exemption under CEQA Guidelines section 15332, In-Fill Development Projects. Project Dates: 2025 Proposal to Prepare a CEQA Document for a 49-Unit Attached and Detached Residential Condominium Project 4 4. Scope of Work A. CEQA Methodology Willdan will prepare all necessary CEQA documentation for the project. We understand that this project would require several entitlements, including a tentative tract map, a general plan amendment and zone change, development review, and a conditional use permit. The project also involves demolishing the existing office building and paving on the project site, and disposal of the resulting debris. Per the City’s request, we are offering both a biological resource assessment and arboricultural assessment for the trees near the retaining walls that might be affected by project construction. While the project does not propose changing the retaining walls, it is still possible that trees might need to be removed, and the city’s tree ordinance consulted to determine that its requirements are incorporated into the environmental document. aare also offering below to provide an emissions analysis using the web-based CalEEMod estimator. We generally concur with staff that the environmental impacts generated by this project can likely be mitigated to less than significant levels, and that a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) will likely be the most appropriate CEQA document. However, if the initial study reveals impacts cannot be mitigated to less than significant levels, or if the city informs Willdan that substantial public controversy might be generated around this project, Willdan will recommend that we prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to fully discuss the project’s impacts, the regulatory environment, and alternatives to the proposed project. Willdan follows the general work plan described below in undertaking all environmental reviews. Task A-1 Kick-off Meeting: Confirm Project Goals and Objectives Willdan will meet with the City to discuss the goals and objectives for the project. Willdan’s role during this task will be to understand the development history of the project site and to identify the environmental resources and applicable regulations. Willdan generally uses the WebEx™ platform for online meetings, but is equally capable using Zoom™ or Microsoft Teams™ meeting platforms. Proposal to Prepare a CEQA Document for a 49-Unit Attached and Detached Residential Condominium Project 5 Task A-2 Prepare Project Description Willdan will prepare the project description for City review. This description will discuss all components of the proposed project, including the project location, existing General Plan and zoning designations, the proposed land use designations, the existing environmental conditions, and surrounding land uses. Task A-3 Determine Level of Environmental Review Willdan will identify the environmental regulations that may apply to the project, including the City’s General Plan and zoning regulations, and federal and state regulations such as the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, federal and state Endangered Species Acts, California Native Plant Protection Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Willdan will prepare an Initial Study using Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines. After conducting background and secondary source research, Willdan will recommend the appropriate environmental documents for the project. Although we anticipate that a mitigated negative declaration is the most appropriate level of CEQA documentation for this project, a comprehensive environmental impact report or a focused environmental impact report cannot be ruled out until the initial study is completed. Task A-4 Native American Outreach and Consultation (SB AB 52) Willdan will obtain the list of tribal contacts from the city as well as the most recent list from the Native American Heritage Commission, and will prepare notification letters for the City’s use. The notification letters will include the project description, the areas of environmental analysis, and regional and local maps showing the project site. If one or more tribal representatives request formal consultation, Willdan will work with Rincon experts to assist city staff to begin the consultation process within 30 days of receiving the request. Task A-5 Prepare Required Technical Studies Willdan will review the existing studies and prepare the requested additional technical studies (biological resources assessment; air quality/GHG emissions analysis; optional arboricultural assessment and noise study); if needed, Willdan can provide peer-review services for the traffic study, the geotechnical report, and the storm water pollution prevention plan, although we understand that the city has an on-call consultant who is prepared to review the applicant’s technical studies. Willdan will utilize the expertise of Rincon, Inc. to prepare the biological resources assessment and the noise analysis. Task A-6 Prepare Screencheck Environmental Document Willdan will prepare a screencheck environmental document for City review. As discussed in Task 3, the type of CEQA document will depend on the project. This task also includes coordinating with City staff, particularly to understand any community concerns with this project or similar projects within the City. If after review of environmental impacts, Willdan determines that an environmental impact report will be required, Willdan will also consult with city staff to discuss alternatives to the proposed project. Task A-7 Prepare Draft Environmental Document Willdan will discuss recommended revisions to the screencheck document and make the agreed-upon revisions. Willdan will submit a draft environmental document for the City's approval. Once approved, Willdan will furnish the City with the draft environmental document as requested by the city (five hard copies, one electronic copy). Proposal to Prepare a CEQA Document for a 49-Unit Attached and Detached Residential Condominium Project 6 Task A-8 Circulate Environmental Document for Public Review Upon City approval, Willdan will circulate the environmental document for public review. Willdan will prepare either a Notice of Intent to Adopt an ND or MND or a Notice of Availability of a Draft EIR (NOA) and Notice of Completion (NOC). Provided that the city approves Willdan as a submitter, Willdan will upload all relevant documents and information to the California CEQAnet database using CEQASubmit for circulation to state and other local agencies. Task A-9 Response to Comments on Environmental Document Willdan will prepare responses to all comments received. Willdan will submit a draft version of the responses to the City for review. Upon approval from the City, Willdan will prepare a final version of the responses to comments. If the CEQA document is an EIR, Willdan will ensure comments received from government agencies are responded to at least 10 days prior to certification of the report. Task A-10 Prepare a Mitigation Monitoring Program Willdan will prepare the mitigation monitoring program that summarizes all mitigation measures and shows the individuals or departments responsible for implementing those measures. This task includes submitting a draft mitigation monitoring program to the City for review and comment. Upon City approval, Willdan will prepare a final version of the mitigation monitoring program for inclusion in the final environmental document. Task A-11 Prepare Final Environmental Document Willdan will prepare the final environmental document. The final environmental document will include responses to comments received on the environmental document; the mitigation monitoring program; and the draft environmental document with revisions made in response to comments or as initiated by the City. Task A-12 Attendance at Meetings Meet with staff at least twice during CEQA document preparation. Attend and Present the CEQA Document at the Project’s Public Hearing(s) (up to two) The Willdan team will meet with city staff during the preparation of the CEQA document to discuss the work program in progress, to resolve any issues that come up, to review comments on administrative documents, and to receive direction from staff. Willdan will attend up to two public hearings for the CEQA document and the project, and will be prepared to present the document and to respond to questions from the City Planning Commission and/or the City Council. Willdan can also be available to prepare Commission and Council resolutions, findings, and statement of overriding considerations, if required. Upon adoption/certification of a CEQA document, Willdan will file a notice of determination with the State Clearinghouse and County Clerk within five working days of certification. B. Scope of Technical Studies Task B1 - Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Study (CalEEMod Analysis) Willdan will prepare an air quality and greenhouse gas analysis that assesses both operational and construction impacts. Both local and potential regional air quality impacts will be addressed. Proposal to Prepare a CEQA Document for a 49-Unit Attached and Detached Residential Condominium Project 7 The air quality assessment will include the following components: § Existing Regulatory Environment: The project is located in the South Coast Air Basin, in the jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). The existing air environment will be briefly described in terms of meteorology, local topography affecting pollutant dispersion, and ambient air monitoring data. A summary of current air management efforts related to the proposed project will be provided with particular emphasis on the applicable requirements of the current SCAQMD Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP), as well as the SCAQMD’s CEQA Handbook requirements for air quality assessments. § Analysis Method: Willdan will use the current version of the California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod) to assess short-term construction and long-term operational emissions. CalEEMod is an Excel™-based web-based software program developed by a consortium of California air quality management districts and air pollution control agencies. This model is designed for planners and public agency staff, and provides a general assessment of project emissions using emissions values from a wide range of construction equipment data obtained by surveying California contractors. These values are regularly updated to reflect the current construction environment. If project construction equipment is known, those specific values will assist in tailoring the model so that the results represent actual emissions to the extent possible. Otherwise, the model provides default equipment sets for various project categories; these will likely be adequate for determining whether the proposed project will meet air quality thresholds. CalEEMod estimates operational emissions by incorporating vehicle trip volumes from the Institute of Transportation Engineers’ (ITE) traffic volume estimates for proposed land uses, and emissions related to ongoing project maintenance (painting, re- paving, landscape maintenance, etc.). Construction and operational emissions estimates will be compared to the SCAQMD Significance Thresholds to determine whether project emissions will cause significant impacts. The CalEEMod program will also project long-term project emissions from increased traffic and energy use (electricity generation, use of natural gas for heating and cooking, etc.) by public utilities and other infrastructure supporting the project. The emissions generated by these sources will be assessed and compared to both the SCAQMD Regional Thresholds and Local Significance Thresholds. § Mitigation Measures: Measures will be developed to reduce significant air quality impacts to the extent possible for any significant impacts identified. The greenhouse gas assessment will include the following components: § Existing Regulatory Environment: GHG regulations and guidance for determining environmental impact significance will be presented. The State of California considers GHG emissions – carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (NOX) and ozone, collectively labeled “CO2 equivalents” (CO2eq) – to be significant factors affecting global climate change. Climate change impacts may include an increase in extreme heat days, higher concentrations of air pollutants, sea level rise, impacts to water supply and water quality, public health impacts, impacts to ecosystems, impacts to agriculture, and other environmental impacts. Although no single project can generate enough GHG emissions to affect global average temperatures appreciably, the combination of GHG emissions from past, present, and future projects may contribute substantially to the phenomenon of global climate change and its associated environmental impacts. Proposal to Prepare a CEQA Document for a 49-Unit Attached and Detached Residential Condominium Project 8 The CEQA Guidelines do not assign GHG significance thresholds, and the SCAQMD sets forth a GHG threshold only for industrial facilities that require SCAQMD permits to operate (10,000 metric tons (MT) of CO2eq per year). In the absence of a numeric threshold, local agencies can also determine whether a project’s emissions are consistent with the California Air Resource Board (CARB)’s 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan Update for Achieving Carbon Neutrality (2022 Scoping Plan). The 2022 Scoping Plan lays out a path to achieve targets for carbon neutrality and reduce anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 85 percent below 1990 levels no later than 2045, as directed by Assembly Bill 1279. The actions and outcomes in the plan are projected to achieve significant reductions in fossil fuel combustion by deploying clean technologies and fuels, further reductions in short-lived climate pollutants, support for sustainable development, increased action on natural and working lands to reduce emissions and sequester carbon, and the capture and storage of carbon. § Analysis Method: Willdan will use the CalEEMod program described above to estimate the project’s GHG emissions. § Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures will be developed as necessary. If impacts are identified, feasible means of mitigating the significant effects of GHGs must be based on substantial evidence and subject to monitoring or reporting. Mitigation measures may include measures in an adopted Climate Action Plan or General Plan; reductions resulting from project implementation including measures identified in Appendix F of the CEQA Guidelines; off-site measures including carbon offsets; community energy conservation projects; greenhouse gas sequestration (e.g., planting trees or other plant material on or off-site); and other measures that can be implemented at the project level. Note that compliance with the California Green Building Code (Title 24) in itself results in considerable GHG-emission reduction, and may eliminate the need for supplementary mitigation measures. Deliverables: ü Air Quality/GHG Technical Memorandum Task B2 - Biological Resources Report Rincon will prepare a Biological Resources Report (BRR) for the project site. The BRR will be based on a desktop literature and agency database review and a reconnaissance-level field survey to document sensitive biological resources within and adjacent to the project site as well as such resources with potential to occur within the project site. Subtask B2.1 Literature and Database Review The literature and database review will include a review of project plans, aerial imagery, and natural resource databases, including the California Department of Fish and Wildlife California Natural Diversity Database, California Native Plant Society Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Information for Planning and Consultation portal, and any other relevant federal, state and local plans, ordinances, policies and regulations. Other resources Rincon will review include topographic maps and other readily available literature regarding biological resources present or with potential to be present in the project site. The information retrieved from these sources will identify sensitive biological resources that have been previously documented in the region, and the field survey will determine if those resources could potentially be present on the project site based on habitat Proposal to Prepare a CEQA Document for a 49-Unit Attached and Detached Residential Condominium Project 9 suitability (e.g., prior disturbances, vegetation, soils, topography, and adjacent land uses). Rincon anticipates up to four hours will be needed for literature and database review. Subtask B2.2 Field Reconnaissance Survey One Rincon biologist will conduct a reconnaissance-level field survey focused on a biological study area comprising the project site and surrounding 50 feet, to characterize and map habitat conditions and vegetation characteristics, and to evaluate the site’s potential to support special-status species that have been recorded in the region. All plants and animals observed during the field survey will be documented and representative photographs of the site will be taken. The location of sensitive biological resources encountered during the survey will be mapped using a handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) unit. The assessment of the potential for the site to support special-status plant and wildlife species will be based on a habitat suitability analysis level only. Definitive surveys for special-status plant and wildlife species requiring specific survey protocols involving extensive field survey efforts can be conducted if necessary under a separate scope and cost. Rincon anticipates up to seven hours of total staff time will be needed for the field reconnaissance survey. Subtask B2.2 Field Reconnaissance Survey One Rincon biologist will conduct a reconnaissance-level field survey focused on a biological study area comprising the project site and surrounding 50 feet, to characterize and map habitat conditions and vegetation characteristics, and to evaluate the site’s potential to support special-status species that have been recorded in the region. All plants and animals observed during the field survey will be documented and representative photographs of the site will be taken. The location of sensitive biological resources encountered during the survey will be mapped using a handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) unit. The assessment of the potential for the site to support special-status plant and wildlife species will be based on a habitat suitability analysis level only. Definitive surveys for special-status plant and wildlife species requiring specific survey protocols involving extensive field survey efforts can be conducted if necessary under a separate scope and cost. Rincon anticipates up to seven hours of total staff time will be needed for the field reconnaissance survey. Subtask B2.3 Biological Resources Letter Report Rincon will present the findings of the literature review/database research and field survey results in a Biological Resources Letter Report (BRLR). The BRLR will be of sufficient detail to support CEQA analysis as well as include documentation of the biological resources, and other environmentally sensitive areas such as wildlife corridors and/or protected trees, including, as applicable, identification of impacts to those resources. Based on the urban nature of the site location, significant regulated biological resource constraints are not anticipated. Potential impacts will be identified and recommended measures for avoidance or minimization will be provided. The BRLR will be prepared in accordance with the City’s General Plan Resources Element. Rincon will overlay data collected from the field onto high-resolution aerial imagery and will provide this information as figures in the report. A draft BRLR will be submitted for review with one round of consolidated comments to be addressed. Following review, the BRLR will be finalized and an electronic copy of the BRLR in portable document format will be delivered. We anticipate a total of 39 staff hours for biological and GIS staff to complete the BRLR. Proposal to Prepare a CEQA Document for a 49-Unit Attached and Detached Residential Condominium Project 10 Assumptions § No special-status plant or wildlife species will be detected during the field reconnaissance survey § The identification of potential special-status species habitat is based on a suitability analysis level only and does not include definitive surveys for the presence or absence of the species that may be present. § Site access for the field survey will be coordinated by Willdan. § Should the project description/design change during implementation of this scope of work, the deliverable timeline and estimated cost may need to be adjusted. § This cost estimate does not include preparation of permit applications or modifications, mitigation plans, agency consultations/negotiations, or pre-construction surveys, monitoring, or reporting. Rincon is a full service firm and can provide these services if requested under a new scope and budget or amendment. Deliverables: ü Biological Resources Letter Report, subject to two rounds of comments from Willdan and the City with associated revisions by Rincon. Task B3. Optional Noise Technical Report. The Noise Technical Report will be conducted in accordance with City guidelines, standards, and ordinances. The analysis will consider both temporary construction and long-term operational noise from the project. The noise analysis will include the following tasks: § Conduct noise measurements to document the ambient noise environment. The survey will consist of up to two short-term (15 minute) and one long-term (48 hour) noise measurements. § Conduct an analysis of construction activities to assess noise and vibration levels at nearby sensitive receptors based on equipment types and operations provided by Willdan or applicable reference data. § Assess project-related traffic noise increases along nearby roadways based on data from the project traffic report. § Prepare an analysis of the potential for on-site noise sources (e.g., HVAC equipment) to impact adjacent uses based on available data from Willdan or applicable reference data. The findings of the Noise Technical Report will be summarized in a report that documents the methodology and results of noise modeling and impacts. An appendix with technical modeling data will be included. Deliverables: ü Administrative draft version of the Noise Technical Report, subject to one round of revisions in response to comments received from Willdan. ü Final version of the Noise Technical Report. Proposal to Prepare a CEQA Document for a 49-Unit Attached and Detached Residential Condominium Project 11 Task B4.1 Arborist Survey An International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist will census all trees protected by the City that have trunks within the project site or at least a portion of their dripline that overhangs into it. The following information will be documented for each protected tree: § Tree identification number § Trunk location (using a handheld GPS device capable of submeter accuracy) Species § Diameter at breast height with notes if measured at different height § Number of trunks § Tree height § Canopy spread (in eight cardinal directions) § Overall tree health (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, Very Poor, or Dead) § Notes on conditions of concern (structural defects, heath issues, utility conflicts, etc.) § Representative photograph The tree survey will include above-ground physical and horticultural evaluation only. The surface area around the root zone of the tree will be visually assessed to identify obvious defects such as soil cracks or heaving. Aerial branches will be examined via binoculars from the ground, as needed. Each protected tree will be assigned a unique identification number, and a two-inch round, aluminum identification tag will be affixed to the north side of the trunk using a nail. Trees will not be tagged where access is not feasible, such as due to dense poison oak, on steep slopes, or on private property. Task B4.2. Arborist Report An Arborist Report will be prepared in accordance with Section 22.38 of the City’s Municipal Code. The report will detail the methods and results of the arborist survey and will include tree protection measures and replacement requirements, if applicable. More specifically, the report will include the following sections and attachments. § Project background § Survey methodology § Survey results § Impact analysis § Tree protective measures § Tree replacement or relocation standards § Tree map index of each tree showing the trunk location and dripline in comparison to the project site § Tree photo index Assumptions: § No more than 20 trees will be surveyed. Surveying of additional trees can be performed on a time and materials reimbursement basis following written authorization. § Only City Protected Trees will be surveyed § Project design will be provided to Rincon and will be sufficient to assess potential impacts of project implementation. Proposal to Prepare a CEQA Document for a 49-Unit Attached and Detached Residential Condominium Project 12 § No security or safety concerns will prevent Rincon from conducting the arborist survey. § Trees will be surveyed using a GPS device with sub-meter capability using the State Plan Coordinate System. No reference points will be collected unless requested prior to conducting the field survey. § If project design details change after the tree survey, additional Rincon effort and cost may be required. Deliverables: ü Administrative draft version of the Arborist Report, subject to one round of revisions in response to comments received from Willdan. ü Final version of the Arborist Report. Proposal to Prepare a CEQA Document for a 49-Unit Attached and Detached Residential Condominium Project 13 5. Budget Estimate Willdan's proposed fee without the optional studies is $60,556.10. The total fee with all technical studies, including the optional noise and arborist studies, is $79,153.90. Additional details are shown in the budget chart below. Environmental CEQA Documentation Initial Study Checklist - ND/MND 1. Project Initiation and Project Description Hours Rate $2,468.00 Lopez 2 $261.00 $522.00 Kudija 4 $215.00 $860.00 Assoc Planner 6 $181.00 $1,086.00 2. Administrative Draft Initial Study Checklist $17,229.00 Lopez 2 $261.00 $522.00 Kudija 40 $215.00 $8,600.00 Assoc Planner 40 $181.00 $7,240.00 Admin Asst III (Document Processing)2 $144.00 $288.00 Graphics (GIS Analyst III)3 $193.00 $579.00 3. Public Draft Initial Study and Notice of Intent $4,163.00 Lopez 2 $261.00 $522.00 Kudija 8 $215.00 $1,720.00 Assoc Planner 8 $181.00 $1,448.00 Admin Asst III (Document Processing)2 $140.00 $280.00 Graphics (GIS Analyst III)1 $193.00 $193.00 4. Final IS, Responses to Comments, Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), MMRP $5,667.00 Lopez 2 $261.00 $522.00 Kudija 10 $215.00 $2,150.00 Assoc Planner 15 $181.00 $2,715.00 Admin Asst III (Word Processing)2 $140.00 $280.00 5. Meetings & Public Hearings $4,212.00 Lopez 4 $261.00 $1,044.00 Kudija 8 $215.00 $1,720.00 Assoc Planner 8 $181.00 $1,448.00 6. CEQA Coordination/Management $8,964.00 Lopez 4 $261.00 $1,044.00 Kudija 20 $215.00 $4,300.00 Assoc Planner 20 $181.00 $3,620.00 Expenses $1,500.00 Willdan Engineering (Travel, Other)$1,500.00 SUBTOTAL $44,203.00 Total CEQA Staff hours 213 Technical Studies $34,950.90 Biological resources assessment Rincon $10,571.00 $12,156.65 Noise study (opt)Rincon $8,993.00 $10,341.95 Arboricultural study (opt)Rincon $7,179.00 $8,255.85 AQ/GHG (Willdan)Kudija 2 $208.00 $416.00 Assoc Planner 6 $181.00 $1,086.00 Rincon Project Management $2,343.00 $2,694.45 $60,556.10 Optional Studies: $79,153.90 With Optional Noise Study, no arborist study $70,898.05 With optional arborist study, no noise study $70,160.90 City of Diamond Bar - CEQA Document for 49-Unit Condominium Project CEQA DOCUMENTATION PROPOSED FEE SCHEDULE FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY TOTAL CEQA Documentation with all technical studies TOTAL FEE WITHOUT OPTIONAL STUDIES Proposal to Prepare a CEQA Document for a 49-Unit Attached and Detached Residential Condominium Project 14 6. Acceptance of Conditions Willdan accepts all conditions listed in the RFP document. Appendix – Resumes Resumes of our key personnel are provided below. 15 Salvador Lopez Jr. Principal-in-Charge/QA/QC Manager Salvador Lopez’s planning experience spans all aspects of planning, including current, advanced, and environmental planning, as well as active transportation planning and housing and community development. Sal is highly experienced at managing multi- disciplinary teams in the development of policy and long-range planning documents for public agencies. Relevant Project Experience Planning and Environmental Services, City of Artesia, CA. Managing Planner. Willdan provides comprehensive plan review, processes land use entitlement applications; prepares general plan text or map amendments; prepares or amends specific plans; prepares zoning code text or map amendments; and prepares related environmental studies. We developed the Artesia LIVE Specific Plan and the mixed-use overlay zone ordinance to demonstrate a clear vision for new mixed-use developments in the city and as an economic development tool that will facilitate new future development and provide housing opportunities. Planning and Environmental Services, City Cudahy, CA. Project Manager responsible for overall project management and oversight for staffing resources provided to the City. Willdan provides full-time contract planning services for the City's Planning Division as well as for Interim Community Development Director. Programs involved land use planning; complex land use development projects; general administration of City-initiated planning work and studies; conceptual plans; land use entitlement applications; general plan, specific plan, and zoning code updates and map amendments; and initial studies under the California Environmental Quality Act and related environmental documents. Planning and Environmental Services, City of Hemet, CA. Interim Community Development Director. Willdan is currently providing an interim Community Development Director to oversee and lead the activities of the Community Development Department. He is managing the Department’s workload involving site development review, design review, entitlement processing, CEQA documentation, general plan and zone text amendments, development plan check services, housing services and economic development services - attend meetings, identify project milestones, outreach compliance, environmental review, and respond to state and federal requirements. Planning Services, City of Long Beach, CA. Project Manager/Quality Assurance Manager responsible for overall project management and oversight for staffing resources provided to the City. Staff planners assist with current planning, advance planning, special projects planning, development project review, entitlement processing, CEQA document preparation and review, historic assessments, community outreach, and other long-range planning activities. Planning and Environmental Services, City of Culver City, CA. Contract Manager/Quality Assurance Manager responsible for project-specific planning projects emphasizing current planning, advance planning, special projects planning, development project review, entitlement processing, including general plan and zoning EDUCATION BS, Urban & Regional Planning, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA 25+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 16 amendments, CEQA document preparation and review, and other long-range planning activities. Willdan provides on-call planning services and interim staffing – most recently for Planning Manager to oversee the activities of the Current Planning Division Mayfair Park Storm Water Runoff Capture, City of Lakewood, CA. Environmental Compliance Task Leader responsible for providing and overseeing all environmental services required for stormwater runoff improvements. The project involved diverting water from the nearby Los Angeles County flood control channel into pretreatment devices, such as a hydrodynamic separator, to remove the trash, debris, and sediment before conveying water into a large, buried multi-chambered storage/infiltration facility with a targeted storage capacity of 8 acre-feet. The City of Lakewood studied two park locations – Mayfair Park and Bolivar Park – for suitable locations that would benefit from the improvements. Special Project Planning Services, City of Artesia, CA. Program Manager responsible for overall on-call project assignment management and oversight for staffing resources provided to the City. Serves as Case Planner responsible for reviewing and processing land use entitlement applications; preparing general plan text or map amendments; preparing or amending specific plans; preparing zoning code text or map amendments; and preparing related environmental studies. Performance of these responsibilities requires expertise and knowledge in general plan compliance and implementation, CEQA/NEPA conformance, project management, and general planning procedures. Representative projects include: § Artesia LIVE I Application Processing, Specific Plan, and IS/MND § Artesia LIVE II Application Processing, Specific Plan, and IS/MND Lakewood Boulevard Capacity Enhancement Project, City of Lakewood, CA. Environmental Task Manager. Willdan was selected to prepare an Initial Study Checklist and a Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the proposed Complete Street/Green Street Improvements on Lakewood Boulevard between the north City Limits and Del Amo Boulevard. This project is funded by Metro Measure “R” I/91/605 Hot Spots Expenditure Plan funds. On-Call Planning Services, City of El Monte, CA. Contract Planner responsible for contract planning services emphasizing discretionary case processing and long-range advanced planning programs. Programs involved land use planning; complex land use development projects; general administration of City-initiated planning work and studies; conceptual plans; land use entitlement applications; general plan, specific plan, and zoning code updates and map amendments; and initial studies under the California Environmental Quality Act and related environmental documents. Also responsible for preparing all associated staff reports, resolutions, and ordinances. Planning Services, City of Hawaiian Gardens, CA. Project Manager responsible for overall project management and oversight for staffing resources provided to the City. Staff planners assist with processing development applications and other day-to-day planning activities, including – but not limited to – land use entitlements, special projects, CEQA administration, casino project management, and successor agency management. 17 EDUCATION Juris Doctor, Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College, Portland, OR MLA, Landscape Architecture, California Polytechnic University, Pomona BA, Botany, University of California, Santa Barbara REGISTRATIONS Certified Planner, American Institute of Certified Planners No. 085436 Attorney, California State Bar No. 222337 AFFILIATIONS American Planning Association American Institute of Certified Planners California Association of Environmental Professionals California Lawyers Association Pacific Crest Trail Association, Director, 2003- 2007 Christine Kudija, JD, AICP Project Manager Christine Kudija possesses planning experience in both environmental analysis and application processing/development services throughout California – with a focus on CEQA and NEPA documentation. She has prepared CEQA documents for zoning codes and specific plans; residential and commercial/industrial projects; and public agency intersection improvement, street widening, park, and other infrastructure projects. Christine has 35+ years of planning experience. Christine’s responsibilities focus on CEQA and NEPA documentation for public agency and private projects throughout California, including area plans, specific plans, zoning codes, residential subdivisions, commercial/industrial projects, parks/trails, street and bridge widening and other infrastructure. She is experienced in using the California Emission Estimator Model (CalEEMod) and the Road Construction Emissions Model for project-specific air-quality analysis. Her recent assignments have included CEQA and NEPA documentation for public and private projects in the cities of Artesia, Bell Gardens, Azusa, Cudahy, and roadway, roundabout, and bridge projects in Madera County and San Joaquin County; and the cities of Rolling Hills Estates, Hidden Hills, Los Alamitos, Ridgecrest, Hughson, and Norwalk. Relevant Project Experience Motor Avenue Industrial Project, City of Azusa, CA. Project Manager. Prepared an Environmental Impact Report for a new warehouse facility. Environmental impacts focused on air quality, aesthetics, and transportation (vehicle miles traveled). Ms. Kudija prepared findings for a Statement of Overriding Considerations with respect to the project’s impacts on vehicle miles traveled, which could not be mitigated to less than significant levels. Cecilia Street Light Industrial Warehouse Project, City of Cudahy, CA. Environmental Planner. Peer review of proposed light-industrial manufacturing building with accessory warehouse uses on a 4.6-acre site in an industrial sector of the city. Issues involved General Plan and zoning conformity, air quality, aesthetics (structure massing), and vehicle miles traveled. Vault Self-Storage Projects, City of Pasadena, CA. Environmental Planner. Prepared sections of an Initial Study leading to a Mitigated Negative Declaration for two self- storage facilities on Southern California Edison right-of-way. Issues included aesthetic compatibility with nearby residential areas and with environmental resources such as the viewshed from the Angeles Crest Highway. Prima Development Senior Mixed-Use Project, City of Cudahy, CA. Project Manager. Prepared an Addendum to the General Plan Program EIR for a mixed-use development in the City’s Entertainment District. The project included 174 senior affordable housing units with ground-floor commercial uses, such as an adult day-care center and a walk- in medical clinic. Environmental documentation focused on land use compatibility, aesthetics, and air quality. Transportation Enhancement and ADA Improvements for Dapplegray School at Palos Verdes Drive North, City of Rolling Hills Estates, CA. Project Manager. Prepared an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for modifying the intersection of Palos 35+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 18 Verdes Drive North and London Lane, to include turnout lanes for school drop-off traffic. Environmental issues included various impacts generated from excavation and construction of new retaining walls, tree removal, and installation of hardscape. A qualitative vehicle-miles-traveled (VMT) analysis was prepared for the project. Artesia Live II Specific Plan Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, City of Artesia, CA. Assistant Project Manager. Prepared Initial Study sections and accompanying staff reports and resolutions for a seven-story mixed-use project and Specific Plan adjacent to a regional shopping center. Environmental documentation focused on land use compatibility, traffic, air quality and visual/aesthetic impacts. Housing Opportunity Overlay Zone Initial Study/Supplement to the General Plan EIR, City of Artesia, CA. Project Manager. Prepared Initial Study and accompanying staff reports and resolutions for a housing overlay zone intended to increase residential density around the City’s central downtown. Environmental issues focused on air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, traffic and aesthetic impacts created by new by- right uses. Westmont Assisted-Living Specific Plan EIR Addendum, County of El Dorado, CA. Environmental Planner responsible for preparing an addendum to the Carson Creek Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report to evaluate a proposed assisted-living and memory-care facility on an existing multiple-family-zoned parcel in El Dorado Hills. On-Call Environmental Planning Services, San Joaquin County, CA (Department of Public Works). Environmental Planner responsible for CEQA/NEPA documentation for road construction and repair projects, roundabouts, and bridges. Examples include the Cotta Road Bridge Replacement IS/MND, Pershing Avenue Improvements IS/ND and the Duncan Road/Comstock Road Roundabout project PES. 19 Alondra Blanco-Gutierrez Environmental Planner Alondra Blanco-Gutierrez is a Willdan Engineering Associate Environmental planner with 4 years of experience. Alondra conducted environmental reviews for hundreds of transmission and distribution utility projects for Southern California Edison, ensuring compliance with CEQA/NEPA environmental standards. Relevant Project Experience Cornerstone Consulting Services, CA. Environmental Planner - Lead. Conducted environmental reviews for hundreds of transmission and distribution utility projects for Southern California Edison, ensuring compliance with CEQA/NEPA environmental standards. Updated project statuses in EHSync utilizing SME reports, adjusting deadlines as needed. Developed KMZ files in Google Earth by integrating data from ArcGIS Online (AGOL), GeoView, and Work Order Maps. Designed and led a training curriculum for onboarding five new hires, while overseeing QC for the entire team. Coordinated with clients on environmental review projects, using project trackers to streamline workflows and reduce project timelines by 25% while ensuring adherence to client specifications. Biological project monitor in the West Fontana Channel, assisting with technical reporting and field surveys. California Baptist University, Riverside CA. Water Quality Researcher. Analyzed the impacts of "first flush" from urban and agricultural runoff in the Santa Ana River Developed a research poster and oral presentation for the Annual Natural and Mathematical Sciences Research Symposium. Utilized lab equipment to determine parameters of turbidity, pH, nitrate, dissolved oxygen, potassium, and phosphorus from the samples collected in the field. California Baptist University, Riverside CA. Geoscience Teaching Assistant. Taught the Advanced Geoscience course principles to students through the application of laboratory techniques. Instructed students on a variety of topics including astronomy, meteorology, geology, and oceanography. Positive Impact Internship - Campus B. Project Lead. Developed a reformed business model for the company, Ekoways Turismo e Sustentabilidade. Collaborated and directed the project team to analyze and meet deadlines regarding company data. EDUCATION BS, Environmental Science, Cum Laude, California Baptist University 4 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 20 Reina Schaetzl Environmental Planner Reina Schaetzl is a Willdan Engineering associate planner with 25+ years of experience. Reina is experienced in reviewing and approving commercial and residential development, including Conditional Use Permits and Zoning Code Changes. Reina has also assisted with code enforcement case review through plan review. Relevant Project Experience City of Paramount, CA. Associate Planner. Reviewed and approved commercial and residential development, including Conditional Use Permits and Zoning Code Changes. Attended and presented at public meetings to address issues regarding land use and General Plan. Provided customer service experience in reviewing plans and zoning codes with citizens and developers. Recommended needed changes in zoning regulations and related policies and procedures regarding Air Quality. Reviewed construction plans for entitlement and zoning condition compliance. Assisted with code enforcement case review through plan review. Assisted in training of interns in city planning. City of La Puente, CA. Assistant Planner. Reviewed and approved commercial and residential development, including Conditional Use Permits, Municipal Code Amendments and Site Plan and Design Review entitlements. Attended and presented at public meetings to address issues regarding land use and General Plan. Provided customer service experience in reviewing plans and zoning codes with citizens and developers. Recommended needed changes in zoning regulations and related policies and procedures. Reviewed construction plans for entitlement and zoning condition compliance. Managed planning consultant contracts for various projects. Assisted with code enforcement case review through plan review. Trained interns. City of Signal Hill, CA. Assistant Planner. Reviewed and approved residential, commercial, and industrial development, including Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan and Design Review entitlements. Conducted public meetings to address issues regarding land use, General Plan, and sustainability issues. Conducted environmental reviews including preparation of initial studies. Inspected properties annually for compliance with conditions of approval. Provided customer service in reviewing plans and zoning codes with citizens and developers. Technically proficient in ESRI-GIS - updated city data for 2010 Census. Drafted amendments to city ordinances and updated General Plan and maps. Recommended needed changes in zoning regulations and related policies and procedures. Reviewed construction plans for zoning conditions and initiated corrective enforcement action. Successfully secured CA State Certification of Housing Element. Conducted code enforcement case review and administered code enforcement as needed. Riverside County, CA. Assistant Planner. Provided customer service to citizens and developers. Conducted public meetings to address issues regarding land use and General Plan. Recommended needed changes in zoning regulations and related policies and procedures. Reviewed construction plans for zoning conditions. Reviewed and approve residential, commercial, and industrial development. 25+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE EDUCATION MS, Sociology and Environmental Studies; Certificate in Natural Resources & Environmental Policy, Utah State University, Logan, Utah BA, Interdisciplinary Studies - Emphasis in Environmental Science, Public Policy and Sociology, University of California at Berkeley, California ASSOCIATIONS Project Management Institute – Orange County, California Chapter 21 City of Pomona, CA. Contract Assistant Planner. Reviewed applications for residential, commercial, and industrial development. Served as project manager for complex planning projects including analyzing and evaluating architectural plans. Recommended zoning changes and related policies and procedures. Coordinated project plans with project leaders, city departments and community groups. Drafted amendments to city ordinances designed to facilitate community development objectives. 22 Wes Pringle, PE VMT Analyst Wes Pringle has 30+ years of experience as a Transportation Engineer for the City of Los Angeles, where he worked with the Bureau of Engineering on implementing the current street standards and the adopted Mobility Plan. He also worked with development projects in establishing Transportation Demand Management strategies that improve the pedestrian, transit, and biking experience in the City. Wes represented LADOT at City Planning Subdivision Public Hearings and Community Meetings and reviewed access and circulation plans for building permit applications, parcel maps, and tract maps. He also developed a traffic modeling report for the western region of the City of Los Angeles, the Western Transportation Studies District. Wes is a Member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), a guest lecturer of Transportation Engineering at the University of Southern California, and an Editor of ITE’s Expert Witness Council Newsletter. Relevant Project Experience Traffic Signal Warrant Study for Paramount Blvd at Maxine St, City of Pico Rivera, CA. Project Manager. Willdan prepared a traffic signal warrant study for the intersection of Paramount Blvd and Maxine St to determine if a new traffic signal is warranted for installation. The location did not meet traffic signal warrants, so Willdan recommended improvements to enhance safety at the intersection. All Way Stop Warrant Analysis, City of Bell, CA. Quality Assurance Manager. Willdan provided traffic engineering services for the preparation of All-Way Stop Warrant Studies at various locations throughout the City of Bell. The analysis included field reviews, data collection, collision analysis, traffic volume analysis, and a minor street delay study. Traffic Engineering Services, City of Lakewood, CA. Traffic Studies Task Manager. Willdan is providing on-call City Traffic Engineering services to the City of Lakewood. Typical tasks include traffic analysis and evaluation of resident complaints of speeding, cut-through traffic, reckless driving, frequent collision history, traffic congestion, and signal timing. Uncontrolled Marked Crosswalk Analysis, City of Lakewood, CA. Traffic Engineer. The City of Lakewood requested an analysis of uncontrolled marked crosswalks throughout the City. The analysis included 28 uncontrolled marked crosswalks on major arterials, collectors, and local roadways. Willdan gathered 24-hour and peak period turning movement counts at each location. Willdan also analyzed reported collision histories. Willdan conducted field reviews of the 28 locations gathering existing conditions information including roadway widths, striping, signing, curb markings, etc. The information gathered was used to determine what additional traffic controls - pavement markings, signs, flashing beacons, Stop controls, traffic signals, etc. - might be necessary to address conditions with respect to maintenance needs or CA MUTCD standards. This project was conducted in 2 Phases: Phase 1 - Data Collection; Phase 2 - Analysis. Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program Improvements, City of Ridgecrest, CA. Quality Assurance Manager. Willdan is providing project management, EDUCATION BS, Civil Engineering, California Polytechnic University, Pomona, California PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Civil Engineer, California No. 56856 Certified Building Plans Examiner, California No. 10072182 Transportation Engineer, City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation 30+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 23 preliminary engineering, design, and bidding assistance services for the upcoming Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (AHSC) Improvement projects. The project is funded through Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure (STI) funds and Transportation Related Amenities (TRA 1 and TRA 2) funds. Willdan prepared Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon warrant studies for 4 uncontrolled crosswalk locations. The analysis included reviewing collision data, collecting traffic and pedestrian counts, and performing field observations. Traffic Engineering Services, City of Paramount, CA. Traffic Studies Task Manager. Willdan is providing civil engineering, traffic engineering, agency engineering, landscape design services, survey, contract administration, construction observation, utility coordination, federal labor compliance, pavement engineering, public works permits/inspection, development review, CIP design/inspection, CDBG administration, grant writing, and NPDES. Willdan has overseen the design and construction of more than $15 million in water system improvements for the City, including the recent design and construction of two new wells. Other notable projects include the Railroad At-Grade Crossing Treatments at Paramount Boulevard/ Rosecrans Avenue project, which involved providing PS&E services for the removal of multiple at-grade Union Pacific Railroad crossing signals, and the Roundabout Design – Jefferson/Bixler and Madison/Virginia project, which involved providing PS&E services for the construction of various traffic circles. Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), Los Angeles, CA. Served as a Transportation Engineer for the City of Los Angeles. § Management responsibilities included supervising a staff of six Transportation Engineering Associates; reviewing, assigning the work produced by staff, including allocating overtime funds; providing training; attending committee meetings on standards; and developing and assisting in developing new policies. Interviewed and hired new Transportation Engineering Associates. § Engineering responsibilities included participation in the development of LADOT’s Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) study guidelines; performed development review role under the latest Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) which adopted VMT; which included reviewing traffic impact studies, Level of Service Calculations, Traffic Signal Warrant Analyses, Neighborhood Traffic Impact Analyses and Mitigation, Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), Mitigated Negative Declarations (MND), and Notice of Preparations (NOP) for EIRs, for over fifty projects per year. Implemented and reviewed Transportation Demand Management Plans including the review of annual trip monitoring requirements. Implemented and reviewed new regulation requiring Hillside Traffic Construction Management Plans for new developments in hillside areas. 13191 Crossroads Parkway North, Suite 405 Industry, CA 91746-3443 562.908.6200 | 800.499.4484 | Fax: 562.695.2120 www.willdan.com