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CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
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CSG CONSULTANTS
3707 W. Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 100 | Orange, CA 92868
TEL : 714.568.1010 | FAX : 714.568.1028
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT REVIEW
FOR THE SOUTH LEMON AVENUE
ELECTRONIC BILLBOARD PROJECT
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
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COVER LETTER
September 20, 2024
Dat Tran, Associate Planner
City of Diamond Bar
21810 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, California 91765
Subject:California Environmental Quality Act Review for the 880 South Lemon
Avenue Electronic Billboard Project in Diamond Bar, California
Dear Mr. Tran:
CSG Consultants (CSG)is pleased to submit this proposal to the City of Diamond Bar
(City) to provide environmental review services for the 880 South Lemon Avenue
Electronic Billboard Project (proposed project).
It is our understanding that the proposed project involves the construction and
operation of a 100-foot-tall electronic billboard, located at the southwest corner of the
Walnut Valley Unified School District offices property.The attached scope of work,
budget, and schedule assumes the preparation of an Initial Study, resulting in a
Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND), in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and requirements set forth by the City.
CSG is an employee-owned company and works solely for public agencies, serving as a
seamless extension of municipal staff. We currently furnish planning, environmental,
sustainability, building and safety, fire prevention, code enforcement, public works,
and a host of additional services to over 250 municipal clients throughout California.
Through our many years of service to our public agency clients, we have learned that key
attributes a consultant can offer a client are expertise, experience, responsiveness,
flexibility, and a solid understanding of community concerns. In addition to acting on these
service principles, CSG has as a main objective –to focus on ensuring integrity and
excellence in our analyses and processes, culminating in mutually beneficial solutions and the successful review of projects.
Our team for the assignment is led by Mr. Glenn Lajoie, AICP, Principal and Director of CSG’s Environmental Planning
Services. Mr. Lajoie has attained over 35 years of experience in the practice of environmental/CEQA review
throughout California, specializing in Southern California and Los Angeles County. Mr. Lajoie’s background is wide
ranging and includes development, infrastructure, and policy programs subject to both CEQA and NEPA clearances,
including billboard development projects.
In addition, CSG has a deep bench of technical consultants: CSG has partnered with CRM TECH for the cultural
resources analysis and tribal consultation process, and EXP U.S. Services Inc (EXP) for the aesthetics analysis. Our
approach outlines a collaborative process, resulting in thorough, complete, and legally defensible documentation and
processing. We are proud of our history of working closely with agency staff to effectively navigate the environmental
compliance process, while being flexible and responsive.CSG’s environmental services team has extensive experience
with the public input process for environmental review pursuant to CEQA.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit our proposal for CEQA environmental review for the proposed project.
Please do not hesitate to contact Glenn Lajoie if you have any questions or need clarification regarding the content of
this proposal at (714) 815-8124, or via email at glennl@csgengr.com. As President, I am an official authorized to bind
the firm to the commitments made in this proposal. We look forward to providing the City of Diamond Bar with CEQA
review services for this important project.
Sincerely,
Cyrus Kianpour, PE, PLS
President, CSG Consultants, Inc.
PROJECT CONTACT
Glenn Lajoie, AICP
Principal and Director of
Environmental Planning
3707 W. Garden Grove Blvd.
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 815-8124 Mobile
glennl@csgengr.com
A GLIMPSE INTO CSG
Multidisciplinary
environmental, planning,
building, plan check, and
engineering services
Founded in 1991
8 offices across California
350+ employees
100% employee-owned
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTIONS
Cover Letter ................................................................................................................................................................. i
1. Qualifications ................................................................................................................................................. 1
Company Profile ............................................................................................................................................ 1
Overview of CSG Environmental Services ..................................................................................................... 2
Organizational Structure ............................................................................................................................... 3
CSG Key Personnel ......................................................................................................................................... 5
Subconsultants .............................................................................................................................................. 7
References ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
2. Project List ................................................................................................................................................... 10
3. Scope of Work ............................................................................................................................................. 12
1.0 Kickoff and Project Description ...................................................................................................... 12
2.0 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration ................................................................................. 13
3.0 Responses to Comments ................................................................................................................ 18
4.0 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program ............................................................................. 19
5.0 Final IS/MND .................................................................................................................................. 19
6.0 Project Management and Meetings ............................................................................................... 19
Schedule ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
4. Budget Estimated ........................................................................................................................................ 22
Fee Rate Proposal ........................................................................................................................................ 23
5. Acceptance of Conditions ............................................................................................................................ 24
Figure 1. Organizational Chart ................................................................................................................................... 4
APPENDICES
Appendix A Resumes ............................................................................................................................................... 26
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1. QUALIFICATIONS
Company Profile
CSG Consultants, Inc. (CSG) is an employee-owned California company with its local office in Orange and
headquarters in Foster City, California. Additional support is available from our other offices in Pleasanton, Newman,
Paso Robles, Fresno, Sacramento, and San Jose. Founded in 1991, CSG performs work solely for public agencies,
eliminating the potential for conflicts of interest between developers and agencies. In this way, we can focus
exclusively on the specific needs of our municipal clients.
NAME OF FIRM: CSG Consultants, Inc.
PRIMARY CONTACT: Glenn Lajoie, AICP, Principal & Director of Environmental Planning
CONTACT INFO: (714) 815-8124 mobile • glennl@csgengr.com email
3707 W. Garden Grove Boulevard, Orange, CA 92868
REGIONAL OFFICES: 1303 J Street, Suite 270, Sacramento, CA 95814
930 Fresno Street, Newman, CA 95360
3150 Almaden Expressway Suite 255, San Jose, CA 95118
3875 Hopyard Road, Suite 141, Pleasanton, CA 94588
806 9th Street, Suite 2A, Paso Robles, CA 93446
5151 North Palm Avenue, Suite 530, Fresno, CA 93704
HEADQUARTERS: 550 Pilgrim Drive, Foster City, CA 94404
(650) 522-2500 phone ● (650) 522-2599 fax
www.csgengr.com website ● info@csgengr.com email
YEARS IN BUSINESS: 33 ● Founded in 1991
TYPE OF BUSINESS: California Corporation ● Incorporated June 15, 2000 ● Federal ID: 91-2053749
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Overview of CSG Environmental Services
CSG has the environmental staff resources to manage and prepare clear, concise, and legally defensible
environmental documents pursuant to CEQA and NEPA for projects of all types, including development, infrastructure
improvements, ecological enhancements, and policy adoption documents, such as General Plans and Specific Plans.
CSG will serve as an extension of City staff to ensure that the entire environmental review process is conducted in a
comprehensive manner. Our objective is to provide premium services to our clients, along with highly accurate
technical documentation and impact determinations.
Our environmental services include, but are not limited to, the following:
Initial Studies with all applicable technical reports to support an adequate CEQA determination,
Negative Declarations (NDs),
Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs),
Associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs (MMRP), if applicable,
Environmental exemptions,
Addendums to previously approved and certified environmental analyses,
Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs),
All notices required per CEQA such as Notices of Intent/Preparation/Determination,
Providing peer review of CEQA documents prepared by project applicants,
Conducting and/or supporting CEQA review for the following potential projects:
- Large and small-scale development applications such as zoning amendments, use permits, and vesting
tentative maps
- Potential updates/amendments to the General Plan
- Potential updates/amendments to Specific Plans
- Potential updates to the Zoning Ordinance
Providing strong emphasis on the management of multiple projects and completing priorities while
maintaining quality, meeting schedules, and staying within budget,
Presentation of findings to City Council, Planning Commission, and other interested parties, and
Facilitation of special projects.
CSG planners are environmental stewards for our natural and built environments. CSG’s approach to any
environmental documentation is to understand and analyze each project based on the environmental issues that are
pertinent to a project. CSG’s approach to environmental documentation emphasizes technically solid, impartial
analysis, and active management to keep projects on schedule and within budget. We pride ourselves on our ability
to turn products around quickly and effectively without sacrificing quality and accuracy.
Additionally, and more specifically, we embrace the following steps in the review process:
Establish a communications protocol and technical leads, including subconsultants and other key team
members to ensure project critical information is efficiently and accurately conveyed across the team.
Ensure roles/responsibilities are clear for efficient management of assignments and quality control of
services and deliverables.
Utilize experienced staff with extensive relevant experience who will do the job right the first time.
Agree on initial project schedule and budget and a protocol for updating status on both during all project
phases.
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Determine key project description details with the City early to facilitate accurate and consistent reviews and
analysis.
Verify that the technical approach/scope of services, as conveyed in the proposal, meet City expectations
following completion of the Project Description.
Collaborate up front with the City on standard templates for project deliverables, including peer review
technical memoranda and CEQA document components.
Organizational Structure
CSG’s business model is to serve as an extension of municipal staff. Our team members excel at customer service and
maintain CSG’s high standards of integrity, responsiveness, and work quality. We do this seamlessly, minimizing
disruption to the City’s existing workflows and processes. The majority of the 350+ individuals within our firm have
provided public agency services throughout their entire careers.
On the following pages are our Organizational Chart and summary of each key staff member, their contact
information, time availability, and the work to be performed by each individual. Resumes are provided in
Appendix A.
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Figure 1. Organizational Chart
QA/QC MANAGEMENT
Ethan Edwards, AICP
Vice President of Planning Services
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Glenn Lajoie, AICP
Principal, Director of
Environmental Planning
PROJECT TEAM
Liza Debies
Associate-In-Charge,
Senior Environmental Planner
Kelli Allen
Associate Environmental Planner
Colby Gonzalez
Assistant Environmental Planner
SUBCONSULTANTS
CRM TECH
Tom Tang, M.A.
Principal Investigator
Michael Hogan, Ph.D., RPA
Principal Archaeologist
Daniel Ballester, M.S., RPA
Field Director
Terri Jacquemain, M.A.
Historian/Report Writer
EXP
Michael Schrupp
Senior Lighting Director
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CSG Key Personnel
Ethan Edwards, AICP | Vice President of Planning Services
About: Mr. Edwards currently serves as the Vice President of Planning Services at CSG Consultants. In this role, he
leverages over 25 years of progressively responsible experience in land use planning and management across Orange
and Los Angeles Counties, Northern California, and Oregon. His expertise encompasses current and advanced
planning, design review, coastal development review, CEQA compliance, project and staff management, and
professional practice development. Before joining CSG, Mr. Edwards held planning positions in both the public and
private sectors, including leadership roles as Community Development Director, Planning Manager, and Principal
Planner. Mr. Edwards will serve as the QA/QC Manager. Mr. Edward’s time availability for this assignment is 20%.
Glenn Lajoie, AICP | Principal & Director of Environmental Planning
About: Mr. Lajoie has over 35 years of experience in the environmental planning profession. Mr. Lajoie’s diverse
background includes a wide range of CEQA/ NEPA compliance studies, including policy, development, and
infrastructure projects. He has served in various roles on projects, including Project Director, Project Manager, Quality
Control, and lead for navigating complex regulatory processes. Mr. Lajoie has an extensive background with agencies
throughout California. The geographic context is wide ranging, including: CEQA peer review services in the City of
Orange; resort and destination projects in the Town of Mammoth Lakes; numerous infrastructure and desalination
project reviews in the Community of Cambria; industrial warehouse projects in the County of San Bernardino;
downtown high rise and mixed-use proposals in Long Beach; city center and neighborhood revitalization
opportunities in Lancaster; buildout of the City’s Business Park Master Plan in Cypress; over two million square feet of
expansion for the Raytheon Corporate facility in El Segundo; campus modernization and enhancement projects at the
University of California, Riverside; the Master Plan Update for the Hotel del Coronado; and the 2035 General Plan
Update for Buena Park. Mr. Lajoie will serve as the Project Manager and single point of contact for the City. He will
provide senior management and review the environmental analysis document. Mr. Lajoie’s time availability for this
assignment is 30%.
Contact Information:
Address: 3707 W. Garden Grove Boulevard, Orange, CA 92868
Phone: (714) 568-1010
Email: glennl@csgengr.com
Liza Debies | Senior Environmental Planner
About: Ms. Debies has almost 10 years of experience in managing the preparation of CEQA and NEPA documents,
including EIRs, IS/MNDs, Addenda, Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Categorical Exemptions and Categorical
Exclusions. She has completed CEQA and/or NEPA documentation for billboard projects, public infrastructure, materials
recovery facilities, mixed-use developments, residential, commercial, retail, transportation, industrial, recreational, and
institutional projects. She has expertise in aesthetics, land use and planning and land use compatibility, transportation
and circulation, utilities and services systems, and alternatives analysis, as well as in evaluating large public infrastructure
projects. Ms. Debies will serve as the associate-in-charge, will provide senior management, and review the
environmental analysis document. Ms. Debies’ time availability for this assignment is 60%.
Contact Information:
Address: 3707 W. Garden Grove Boulevard, Orange, CA 92868
Phone: (714) 568-1010
Email: lizad@csgengr.com
Kelli Allen | Associate Environmental Planner
About: Ms. Allen serves as an Associate Environmental Planner for CSG Consultants with 2 years of experience in the
environmental planning field. Ms. Allen has experience in the preparation of CEQA and NEPA documents, including
EIRs, IS/(M)NDs, Categorical Exclusions, and safety elements. Ms. Allen has completed CEQA documentation for
mixed-use developments, residential, commercial, retail, and industrial projects. Ms. Allen has conducted peer
reviews of EIRs and ISMNDs for commercial and residential development projects. Ms. Allen has experience drafting
presentations and writing administrative CEQA documents, including Project Descriptions, Notices of Availability,
Preparation, and Determination, and OPR summary documents. Ms. Allen will be the lead analyst preparing the
environmental review document and will provide project management support. Ms. Allen’s time availability for
this assignment is 70%.
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Contact Information:
Address: 3707 W. Garden Grove Boulevard, Orange, CA 92868
Phone: (714) 568-1010
Email: kellia@csgengr.com
Colby Gonzalez | Assistant Environmental Planner
About: Colby Gonzalez has 2 years of professional experience in working with environmental documents, including
EIRs, IS/MNDs, Addenda, and Categorical Exemptions. He has worked as a paralegal on CEQA and NEPA lawsuits for
mixed-use, residential, industrial manufacturing, and warehouse projects. He also has experience with the Clean
Water Act and the Montana Environmental Policy Act. Mr. Gonzalez will provide research assistance for the
environmental review document. Mr. Gonzalez’s time availability for this assignment is 70%.
Contact Information:
Address: 3707 W. Garden Grove Boulevard, Orange, CA 92868
Phone: (714) 568-1010
Email: colbyg@csgengr.com
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Subconsultants
CRM TECH
CRM TECH. CRM TECH is a full-service consulting firm that for more than 35 years
has provided cultural resources management services to federal, state and local
public agencies, environmental firms and private developers. Through the successful
completion of thousands of cultural and paleontological resources studies in southern California and beyond, CRM
TECH personnel have acquired expertise in California archaeology, history, ethnography, anthropology, architectural
history and paleontology. Together with competent analysis and diligent scholarship, project data is presented to the
client with professional quality, legally defensible reports tailored to meet cultural resources compliance at all
required levels. By developing efficient methods using up-to-date technologies, CRM TECH consistently completes
projects in a timely manner and within the established budgets.
Key Personnel
Bai “Tom ” Tang , M.A. | Principal Investigator/Historian/Architectural Historian
About: Mr. Tang has over 40 years of experience in the historian profession. Mr. Tang’s diverse background includes
being a History lecturer at Xi’an Foreign Language Institute in China, a Teaching and Research Assistant in Modern
Chinese History at Yale University, a researcher for the California State Office of Historic Preservation, and serving as a
Project Historian, and as a Principal Investigator for CRM TECH. Mr. Tang has conducted cultural and historical
resources studies for jurisdictions across Southern California. Mr. Tang has conducted numerous cultural resources
management reports with the Archaeological Research Unit, Greenwood and Associates, and CRM TECH since 1991.
Mr. Tang will serve as the Principal Investigator for the cultural resources study. Mr. Tang’s time availability for this
assignment is 30%.
Contact Information:
Address: 1016 E. Cooley Drive, Suites A/B, Colton, CA 92324
Phone: (909) 824-6400
Email: ttang@crmtech.us
Michael Hogan, Ph.D., RPA | Principal Investigator/Archaeologist
About: Mr. Hogan has approximately 40 years of experience as an archaeologist. Mr. Hogan’s diverse background
includes serving as an archaeological technician, crew chief, field director, and project director for Southern California
cultural resources management firms since 1984. Mr. Hogan was the Project Director for U.C. Riverside’s
Archaeological Research Unit and served as an Assistant Research Anthropologist at U.C. Riverside. Mr. Hogan has
been a project director, project archaeologist/field director, and has served as a principal investigator at CRM TECH
since 2002. Mr. Hogan will serve as the Principal Archaeologist for the cultural resources study. Mr. Hogan’s time
availability for this assignment is 60%.
Contact Information:
Address: 1016 E. Cooley Drive, Suites A/B, Colton, CA 92324
Phone: (909) 824-6400
Email: mhogan@crmtech.us
Daniel Ballester, M.S., RPA | Field Director/Project Archaeologist/GIS Specialist
About: Mr. Ballester has been conducting archaeological review since 1998. Mr. Ballester has completed excavations
and surveys across Southern California, and has experience conducting field surveys, doing site recording, site testing,
and data recovery. Mr. Ballester is familiar with all types of prehistoric and historic period sites. Mr. Ballester has been
writing reports, supervising fieldwork, and producing GIS maps at CRM TECH since 2002. Mr. Ballester will provide
senior management for the cultural resources study. Mr. Ballester’s time availability for this assignment is 70%.
Contact Information:
Address: 1016 E. Cooley Drive, Suites A/B, Colton, CA 92324
Phone: (909) 824-6400
Email: dballester@crmtech.us
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Terri Jacquemain, M.A. | Historian/Architectural Historian/Report Writer
About: Ms. Jacquemain has over 20 years of experience in the historian profession. Ms. Jacquemain has authored
numerous cultural resources reports for CEQA and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106. Ms.
Jacquemain has experience in historic context development, historical/archival research, oral historical interviews,
consultation with local communities and historical organizations, historic building surveys and recordation, research
in architectural history, and architectural description. Ms. Jacquemain will serve as the lead author of the cultural
resources study. Ms. Jacquemain’s time availability for this assignment is 100%.
Contact Information:
Address: 1016 E. Cooley Drive, Suites A/B, Colton, CA 92324
Phone: (909) 824-6400
Email: tjacquemain@crmtech.us
EXP U.S. SERVICES INC
EXP. With 112 years of service, 90+ global offices, and over 3,000 professionals worldwide, EXP’s
mission is to understand, innovate, partner, and deliver through engineering, architecture, design
and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments. EXP’s Lighting Team
combines the highly creative talents of our professional lighting designers with the technical
engineering mastery of EXP’s professional engineers. As such, EXP is able to offer the best of both worlds to our
clients, inspired creativity integrated with sound engineering for a seamlessly coordinated design. Our designers are
stewards of both the human and natural environments who stimulate the visual senses with a rich palette of lighting
resources that enhance the public’s experience.
Key Personnel
Michael Schrupp | Senior Lighting Designer
About: Michael is a lighting designer managing projects out of EXP’s Los Angeles office. With an extensive background
in entertainment lighting, having worked in theatre, dance, opera, television and film, Michael brings a theatrical flair
to his architectural lighting. He specializes in themed environments and his design work includes healthcare facilities,
theme parks, casinos and aquariums. Mr. Schrupp will serve as the project manager and lead author for the
aesthetics/light study. Mr. Schrupp’s time availability for this assignment is 100%.
Contact Information:
Address: 330 N. Brand Boulevard, Suite 950, Glendale, CA 91203
Phone: (818) 539-1111
Email: michael.schrupp@exp.com
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References
Our track record of success with our clients is outstanding, and we encourage you to contact our references. The
following is a partial list of references for which CSG has provided Environmental Services.
City of Thousand Oaks
Scott Kolwitz
Senior Planner
2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 449-2319
skolwitz@toaks.org
Environmental Review Services
2021-Ongoing
City of Orange
Anna Pehoushek, AICP
Assistant Community Development Director
300 E. Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 744-7228
apehoushek@cityoforange.org
Environmental Review Services
2023-Ongoing
City of Laguna Beach
Anthony Viera
Principal Planner
505 Forest Avenue
Laguna Beach, CA 92561
(949) 497-0398
aviera@lagunabeachcity.net
Environmental Review Services
2023-Ongoing
County of San Bernardino
Reuben Arceo
Planner
385 North Arrowhead Avenue, First Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415
(909) 387-4387
reuben.arceo@lus.sbcounty.gov
Environmental Review Services
2024-Ongoing
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2. PROJECT LIST
Our record of success with our clients is outstanding. CSG prides itself on completing projects on time and within
budget, including those listed below. The following is a small sampling of CSG’s Environmental Consulting Services
projects and clients.
Outdoor Advertisement Display Sign IS/MND | City of Millbrae, California
Client: Outfront Media; Lead Agency: City of Millbrae
Project Contact: Sam Fielding, Senior Planner, City of Millbrae | (650) 259-2341; sfielding@ci.millbrae.ca.us
Year Completed: 2022
Prior to CSG, as Project Director, Mr. Lajoie was responsible for QA/QC and oversight of the CEQA review process. The
proposal involved construction of a double-sided outdoor advertisement display sign, consisting of two back-to-back
LED digital displays and the sign structure. These displays would be visible to vehicles traveling in both directions on
US Highway 101. Key issues included visual impacts, lighting, and overall construction effects. The IS/MND was
completed in July 2022.
Billboard Ordinance Update Project IS/MND | City of Orange, California
Client: Outfront Media; Lead Agency: City of Orange
Project Contact: Ashley Brodkin, Senior Planner, De Novo Planning Group (formerly Associate Planner with City of
Orange) | 714.440.0273; abrodkin@denovoplanning.com
Year Completed: 2019
Prior to CSG, as Project Manager, Ms. Debies managed the preparation of an IS/MND to amend the City’s Billboard
Ordinance to allow for relocation of existing static billboards to digital LED billboard, which included the conversion of
an existing static billboard display to a digital display. The City of Orange received a request from Outfront Media, LLC,
the owner of the billboard located at 1936 E. Katella Avenue, to convert the billboard at that location to a digital LED
billboard. Ms. Debies also prepared a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Key issues included visual
impacts, lighting, and overall construction effects. The project and IS/MND were approved in January 2019.
San Bernardino County Warehouse IS/MND | County of San Bernardino, California
CSG Client and Lead Agency: County of San Bernardino
Project Contact: Reuben Arceo, Planner, County of San Bernardino | (909) 387-4387; reuben.arceo@lus.sbcounty.gov
Year Completed: 2024
CSG prepared an IS/MND for a proposed 26,000 square foot commercial/manufacturing project near the City of
Chino, in San Bernardino County. The proposed project included demolition of the existing commercial structure, to
be replaced by a pallet building warehouse and associated site improvements. The IS/MND and project were
approved on April 18, 2024.
In-N-Out Burger Project Environmental Documentation | City of Bell, California
CSG Client and Lead Agency: City of Bell
Project Contact: Manuel Acosta, Community Development Director, City of Bell | (323) 588-6211 ext. 2623 (office)
and (323) 327-1065 (mobile); macosta@cityofbell.org
Year Completed: 2024
CSG prepared a 15183 general plan consistency checklist for the development of an In-N-Out Burger fast food
restaurant in the City of Bell in conjunction with applications for a Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, and
Variance. Initially, the project was to be processed via a Class 32 Categorical Exemption. Through initial project
review, the CSG team determined that the site was on the Cortese list and would not qualify for such an exemption
and prepared a justification memorandum within an expedited timeframe. The project was approved in June 2024.
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Janss Marketplace Hotel EIR | City of Thousand Oaks, California
CSG Client and Lead Agency: City of Thousand Oaks
Project Contact: Scott Kolwitz, Senior Planner, City of Thousand Oaks | (805) 449-2319; skolwitz@toaks.org
Year Completed: 2023
CSG prepared an EIR to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the development of a hotel at 225 North
Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks. The proposed project includes demolition of the current two-story retail
building, to be replaced by a 133,000 square foot, five-story dual hotel and retail pad; the creation of a map to
designate airspace rights; and a zoning change to the footprint of the hotel to increase the building’s height
limitation. The City Council approved the project and certified the EIR on December 5, 2023.
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3. SCOPE OF WORK
CSG understands that the proposed project is the construction and operation of a new electronic billboard located at
880 South Lemon Avenue. The billboard would stand approximately 100-feet-tall and would be located in the
southwest corner of the existing parking lot of the Walnut Valley Unified School District headquarters property. The
billboard would include a pole structure supporting two electronic sign boards, which would be visible along State
Route 60 (SR-60) and local arterial streets. CSG understands implementation of the proposed project would include
an amendment to the City’s Development Code to permit billboards within the industrial zoning district.
Our scope of work and fee estimate includes the preparation of an Initial Study and anticipated Mitigated Negative
Declaration and associated technical studies. If CSG determines that the proposed project would have potentially
significant unavoidable impacts, CSG will work with the City to amend the scope provided herein for the preparation
of an EIR.
1.0 Kickoff and Project Description
1.1 KICKOFF MEETING
The work program will be initiated with a Kickoff meeting with City representatives and stakeholders to discuss the
scope of the environmental review in greater detail. This initial meeting will be used to confirm the parameters of the
analysis, information needs, scheduling, and overall communications. Prior to the Kickoff, CSG will distribute an
agenda and information needs memorandum. Upon completion of the Kickoff meeting, CSG will prepare meeting
minutes that detail action items for the CSG team, City staff, and stakeholders. With the receipt of detailed project
information and feedback from the Kickoff meeting, CSG will draft the preliminary Project Description (Task 1.3) and
provide any updates to the master schedule for review and approval by City staff.
1.2 DATA COLLECTION AND S ITE VISIT
Following the Kickoff meeting, CSG will prepare and submit a data request to obtain any further information needs
and/or clarifications related to buildout assumptions. CSG will also obtain and review existing documents available
from the City, including City Ordinances, the General Plan 2040 and General Plan 2040 EIR, the Zoning Code, and
other relevant documents required for environmental analysis. CSG will conduct a site visit to assist in describing the
environmental setting and to photographically document the site and surrounding area.
1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Project Description will detail the site location, proposed project characteristics, phasing, and
agreements/permits/approvals that are required, based on available information. The Project Description will present
the proposed grading, construction, operations, land uses, project features, development regulations, design, and
infrastructure improvements. This section will include a summary of the local environmental setting, existing General
Plan, and Zoning. Exhibits depicting the regional and site vicinity will be included in the section. CSG will submit the
draft Project Description to the City for review and approval, and it is assumed the City will coordinate review with
the applicant team. It is assumed the City will provide one set of consolidated, vetted comments to the CSG team.
CSG will revise the Project Description to address comments provided and once finalized, the Project Description will
be distributed and used by the CSG team. CSG assumes that once finalized, no significant modifications will occur to
the Project Description.
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2.0 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
2.1 ADMINISTRATIVE DRAFT IS/MND
CSG will prepare an Initial Study IS/MND in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines. The IS/MND will include detailed
explanations of all checklist determinations and discussions of potential environmental impacts. The analysis shall be
prepared in accordance with Public Resources Code Section 21080(c) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15060 to 15065
and Appendix G of the Guidelines.
Executive Summary
The Executive Summary will summarize the Project Location and Project Description. The summary of impacts,
mitigation measures, and level of significance after mitigation will be presented in a columnar format.
Introduction and Purpose
The Introduction and Purpose will cite the provisions of CEQA, the City of Diamond Bar CEQA Implementing
Procedures, project background and history, the purpose of the IS, scoping efforts, environmental issues assessed in
the IS, the environmental review process, organization of the IS, responsible and trustee agencies, and documents
incorporated by reference.
Project Description
The Project Description section will incorporate the completed Description referenced in Task 1.3.
Environmental Topical Areas of Study
Topical IS sections will contain a review of existing conditions, the regulatory framework, applicable project design
features, thresholds of significance, potential environmental impacts, mitigation measures, and impact significance
conclusions. The following provides information regarding each of the topical sections given initial review.
Aesthetics
The aesthetics analysis will be based on thresholds established and referenced in Appendix G, Section I of the CEQA
Guidelines, and the Aesthetics/Light Study prepared by EXP. The review will prioritize and consider sensitive receptors
in the local area, including residential uses adjacent to the proposed project site on Glenwick Avenue and south of SR-
60. The study of impacts will thoroughly address existing conditions, grading and construction-related impacts, review
and consider scenic vistas, nearby view vantage points, analyze character and quality considerations, and study
potential light and glare impacts. For each of the subtopics for this section, the analysis will conclude the level of
significance for impacts and mitigation measures to reduce impacts to less than significant, if applicable.
The General Plan 2040 EIR recognizes natural areas and open spaces, including ridges and hillsides, as critical scenic
resources for the character of the City. Scenic vistas are identified as including views of the San Gabriel Mountain
range and steep vegetated landforms of the ridges and hillsides within the regional vicinity.
Under existing conditions, SR-60, located immediately adjacent to the proposed project site to the south, offers views
of regional hillsides and the San Gabriel Mountains to the north and northeast. South Lemon Road, north of the
project site, offers views of regional hillsides to the south. Residential uses located south of SR-60 have intermittent
views of regional hillsides and the San Gabriel Mountains toward the north. The proposed project would introduce a
100-foot-tall billboard within the viewsheds of these locations.
Additionally, the proposed project would include two electronic sign boards facing both west and east, which would
be illuminated at night. Based on the proposed height, size, angle, and brightness of the signs, the proposed project
could impact ambient light levels and nighttime light pollution in the surrounding community. Given the project site’s
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proximity to California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) right-of-way (ROW), the IS/MND will evaluate the
proposed project pursuant to relevant Caltrans lighting regulations and standards including the current edition of the
Outdoor Advertising Act and Regulations (OAA).
Lighting Study
Pursuant to General Plan Policy CC-P-35, EXP will prepare a visual impact analysis and light study to determine potential
impacts to aesthetics as a result of the proposed project, which includes the following tasks:
Review current project documentation provided by the City including all project program materials
Participate in a conference call with the City to confirm the scope of the study.
Evaluation: Collect data via photometric calculations.
o Show point-by-point light level calculations showing impact on the building site and the area
surrounding the property
Deliverables:
o A written narrative of the photometric study process
o The photometric data superimposed on site diagrams
Additional photometry may be included to show specific impacts on a surrounding area
Boundary lines may be included to indicate any mandated restriction areas per State or local
code to show compliance
A written conclusion, including recommendations, based on the results of the study
o Narrative to formalize the conclusions based on the photometric data
Agriculture and Forestry Resources
Based on a site reconnaissance, review of aerial photography, review of the California Department of Conservation’s
Important Farmland Finder, and thresholds established in Appendix G, Section II of the CEQA Guidelines, no
agricultural uses currently occur on site. It is further noted that forestry resources do not exist on-site.
Air Quality
The air quality review will be conducted pursuant to Appendix G, Section III, of the CEQA Guidelines. Based on the
proposed project’s construction assumptions and buildout conditions, it is anticipated that an air quality technical
analysis is not required. Construction emissions will be estimated based on construction equipment assumptions. CSG
will evaluate the proposed project’s estimated construction emissions in the context of the South Coast Air Quality
Management District’s (SCAQMD’s) policies, thresholds, and regulations. Mitigation measures, if necessary, will be
included to reduce air quality impacts to less than significant.
Biological Resources
The biological resources review will be conducted pursuant to Appendix G, Section IV, of the CEQA Guidelines. Based
on the project site’s existing built-out conditions, a biological resources survey is not proposed. However, it is
understood that project implementation would include the removal and replacement of two mature trees in the
vicinity of the project site. The existing pine trees create the potential for nesting birds to be present onsite. The
biological resources review will consider regulations set forth under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA).
Cultural Resources
The cultural resources review will be conducted in accordance with Appendix G, Section V, of the CEQA Guidelines,
and based on the cultural resources study to be prepared by CRM TECH. Based on a preliminary review of the project
site conducted by CRM TECH, the property has not been surveyed for cultural resources and no such resources have
been previously recorded on the property. Based on recent aerial photographs, the property appears to have been
extensively disturbed over the last several decades by constant school district maintenance, and past agricultural
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activities. Based on historical USGS maps and aerial images, the existing buildings on the property are of modern
origin and likely date after 1984-1985, and therefore, the buildings are not historic-in-age. Given this preliminary
information, the following scope of work is based on a negative finding result for cultural resources.
Cultural Resources Assessment
To comply with the requirements of a cultural resource assessment, CRM TECH will complete the following tasks:
1. Digitize the project area boundary into a GIS mapping program and produce maps of it and the vicinity on
historic-period and current maps and aerial images for use during the records search, background
research, field inspection, and for inclusion in the report.
2. Request a historical/archaeological resources records search of the project area and vicinity using the
California Historical Resources Inventory and other sources from the South Central Coastal Information
Center (SCCIC).
3. Conduct general prehistorical and historical background research using ethnographic, archaeological, and
historical literature to develop the prehistorical and historical context of the area and to learn about
previous land uses and development trends within and around the project area.
4. Conduct a field survey of the entire project area following professional archaeological procedures
appropriate to the setting, which would include, among other standard procedures, inspecting the
property for evidence of cultural resources by walking over the property along transects spaced 15 m or
less apart, taking overview photographs, and recording information regarding the vegetation, soils, land
use, etc.
5. Prepare a report to document the methods and findings of Tasks 1-4, identifying all cultural resources
within and near the project area, discussing their possible historical significance and integrity and
recommending subsequent courses of action for cultural resource compliance. This report will also
provide a summary of the tribal consultation, described in more detail within that section below.
Note that the above scope and costs assume that no cultural resources are encountered on the property. If such
resources are encountered, they would need to be documented and recorded, site record forms would have to be
prepared, and the resources would need to be described and discussed in the report. Additional funds would be
required to cover the time and effort needed to complete these tasks. The additional amount depends on the number,
type, and condition of the resources.
Energy
The analysis of energy effects resulting from the proposed project will be prepared pursuant to Public Resources Code
Section 21100(b)(3) and Appendix G and Appendix F of the CEQA Guidelines. These statutes and guidelines require a
project to describe, where relevant, the wasteful, inefficient, and unnecessary consumption of energy caused by a
project.
Geology and Soils
The proposed project will be evaluated based on Appendix G, Section VII, of the CEQA Guidelines. This section will be
based upon available information from the applicant and City. CSG will incorporate available information into the IS to
analyze existing regional and local geology and soils constraints (such as compressible soils, landslide hazards,
disruptions, displacements, compaction or over-covering of soil and areas subject to subsidence) and overall seismic
hazards. Any known faults located within the immediate area will be identified. Project impacts related to seiche, and
landslides will also be analyzed.
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The greenhouse gas emissions analysis will address the applicable questions from Appendix G, Section VIII, of the
CEQA Guidelines. CSG will evaluate the proposed project’s estimated construction and operational emissions in the
context of the SCAQMD’s policies, thresholds, and regulations. CSG will evaluate the proposed project for consistency
with the City of Diamond Bar’s Climate Action Plan 2040.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
The hazards and hazardous materials section will be based on Appendix G, Section IX, of the CEQA Guidelines. This
section will be based upon available information from the applicant and the City. A preliminary review of the
California Department of Toxic Substances Control’s ENVIROSTOR database of hazardous waste sites has concluded
that the site is not listed in any hazardous materials databases. Impacts related to the transportation and handling of
hazardous materials as a result of project implementation will be considered in the review. A separate hazardous
materials report is not proposed.
Hydrology and Water Quality
The IS evaluation will be based on available information from the applicant and City. The review will be in accordance
with Appendix G, Section X, Hydrology and Water Quality, of the CEQA Guidelines. The local setting, topography,
climate, surface waters, watershed, regional streams, and water bodies will be identified. Existing and proposed
hydrology/drainage and water quality conditions will be addressed. Based on available technical information, the
analysis will consider changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, storm drain improvements, and downstream
effects associated with the proposed project. The potential for the project to degrade water quality, interfere with
groundwater recharge, or expose people to water-related hazards will be identified.
Land Use and Planning
CSG will evaluate the proposed project considering surrounding land uses and will analyze the relationship of the
project to applicable planning policies and standards. The review will be based on Appendix G, Section XI, of the CEQA
Guidelines. CSG understands implementation of the proposed project would include an amendment to the City’s
Development Code to permit billboards within the industrial zoning district. The proposed project will be analyzed for
consistency and compliance with the General Plan 2040 and other applicable local regulations.
Mineral Resources
There are no known mineral resource conditions onsite. Pursuant to Appendix G, Section XII, Mineral Resources, of
the CEQA Guidelines, CSG will document that there is not a known loss of availability of known resources or an
important mineral recovery site.
Noise
The noise section will be based on Appendix G, Section XIII, of the CEQA Guidelines. This section will be based upon
available information from the applicant and the City. Based on construction phasing and equipment assumptions,
CSG will evaluate the potential impacts to ambient noise levels and generation of groundborne vibration during the
project construction phase to sensitive receptors in the project vicinity.
Population and Housing
The population and housing section will be completed in accordance with Appendix G, Section XIV, as well as Section
15126.6 (d), Growth Inducement, of the CEQA Guidelines. It is anticipated that the proposed project would not
impact existing housing, generate new housing, or otherwise contribute to unplanned population growth. Therefore,
it is anticipated that the proposed project would result in an impact on population or housing.
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Public Services and Recreation
The public services and recreation section will be evaluated in accordance with Appendix G, Section XV and XVI, of the
CEQA Guidelines. Based on the proposed project’s buildout conditions, it is anticipated that the proposed project
would not result in substantial changes to the local population and would therefore not generate a significant change
in demand for public services or recreation.
Transportation
The transportation section will be evaluated in accordance with Appendix G, Section XVII, of the CEQA Guidelines.
Based on the short-term nature of project construction, it is anticipated that construction-related traffic impacts
would be minimal and would not substantially alter traffic conditions during the construction period. During the
operational phase, it is anticipated that the proposed project would require minimal, infrequent vehicular visits to the
project site for maintenance purposes, which would not substantially increase traffic conditions. Based on these
assumptions, it is anticipated that the proposed project would screen out of a quantitative VMT analysis.
Given the project site’s proximity to Caltrans ROW, the proposed project would be subject to the OAA requirements
and recommendations. The IS/MND will include an evaluation of the proposed project with respect to driver visibility
and safety.
Tribal Cultural Resources
In accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 52, the City is required to initiate consultations with California Native American
tribes that are geographically and culturally affiliated with the project area and are required to be notified regarding
projects in their jurisdiction. CRM TECH will assist the City with meeting Native American consultation requirements
pursuant to AB 52. In coordination with the City, CRM TECH will obtain a list of Native American tribes from the
Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) and will prepare draft consultation letters for tribes that have
requested consultation. Consultation is required to be government-to-government, pursuant to State law; therefore,
it is assumed that the City will deliver the AB 52 letters to the tribes. CRM TECH will provide a consultation log with
supporting documentation for inclusion in the environmental document. The results of the consultation will be
incorporated into this section of the Initial Study in accordance with Appendix G, Section XVIII of the CEQA Guidelines.
Because the extent of the consultation process is unknown at this time, tribal consultation is not included as part of
this scope and fee and can be completed at the direction of the City under a separate scope and fee.
Utilities and Service Systems
The discussion will include an evaluation of onsite utility line upgrades, existing capacities, and availability of supply to
meet demand. Based on the proposed project’s buildout conditions, it is not anticipated that the proposed project
would have significant impacts with regard to water, wastewater, storm water, or solid waste. Provision of electricity
for the operational phase of the proposed project will be analyzed. This section will be based on Appendix G, Section
XIX, of the CEQA Guidelines.
Wildfire
Based on available data from the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map (California Department of Forestry and Fire
Prevention – CALFIRE), CSG will confirm proximity to state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire
hazard severity zones. The review will be based on Appendix G, Section XX, Wildfire, of the CEQA Guidelines.
Mandatory Findings of Significance
This section will include the findings from previous sections of the Initial Study and will also address cumulative
impacts.
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Additional CEQA Sections
CSG will provide additional IS/MND sections to meet CEQA and City requirements, including the Organizations and
Persons Consulted and Preparers of the IS.
2 .2 PRELIMINARY DRAFT IS/MND
This scope of work assumes that the City will coordinate review with the applicant team and will provide one set of
consolidated, vetted comments (with tracked changes in the Word) file on the Administrative Draft IS/MND. CSG will
revise the document and provide the Preliminary Draft IS/MND as a Word file, with all changes presented in track
changes to assist the final check of the document. A PDF of the Preliminary Draft IS/MND will also be provided,
including all exhibits.
2 .3 PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT IS/MND
Following the review of the Preliminary Draft IS/MND, CSG will revise the document and prepare the Public Review
Draft IS/MND for distribution. The scope of work assumes the City will provide one set of consolidated, vetted
comments (with tracked changes in the Word file). This task assumes that all substantive comments will have been
raised as a part of Task 2.2 above. Should hours spent on this task exceed costs identified within this scope of work,
CSG will coordinate with City staff regarding the need for additional funds to incorporate all comments.
CSG will prepare the Draft IS/MND for a 30-day public review period. This scope of work assumes that CSG will
provide the Draft IS/MND electronically for local distribution. CSG will identify any responsible or trustee agencies in
consultation with City staff, prepare a Distribution List, and distribute the document to any identified responsible and
trustee agencies, and any other agencies that may be appropriate. CSG will prepare the Notice of Availability/Notice
of Intent (NOA/NOI) and provide an electronic copy to the City. CSG will post the Public Review Draft IS/MND on the
State Clearinghouse’s online portal, CEQAnet, and file the NOA/NOI, Summary Form, and Notice of Completion (NOC).
This scope of work assumes the City will not be responsible for any distribution, aside from that noted previously,
including radius mailing, site postings, and newspaper noticing required for the project, including filing the NOA with
the County Clerk’s office.
Deliverables
One electronic copy (in PDF and Word) of the Administrative Draft IS/MND (including appendices)
Five bound hard copies (in PDF and Word) of the Administrative Draft IS/MND
One electronic copy (in PDF) of the of the Lighting Study
One electronic copy (in PDF) Cultural Resources Assessment
One electronic copy (in PDF and Word) of the Preliminary Draft IS/MND
One electronic copy (in PDF) of the Public Review Draft IS/MND
Five bound hard copies of the Public Review Draft IS/MND with draft documents and technical appendices on
USB provided within each hard copy
One electronic copy of the NOA/NOI
SCH submittal package, including Public Draft IS/MND, NOA/NOI, summary form, and NOC to the SCH via
CEQAnet
3.0 Responses to Comments
Section 21091(d) of the CEQA Guidelines states that a Lead Agency must consider comments received on an IS/MND
during the public review period. Although not required, CSG will respond to environmental review comments
received during the 30-day public review period for the IS/MND. CSG will prepare thorough, reasoned, and sensitive
responses to relevant environmental issues. The draft responses to comments will be prepared for review by City
staff. CSG will address one complete set of comments and will provide revisions in track changes for ease of review.
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The extent of public and agency comments that will result from the public review process is unknown at this time.
Should the extent of responses to comments exceed the budget estimate, additional funding may be required. The
scope of work does not assume any further supplemental technical studies or extensive analysis will be required for
the response to comments. If it is determined that supplemental technical analysis is required, CSG will work with the
City to determine the associated scope of work and additional funding required.
Deliverables
One electronic copy (in PDF and Word) of the administrative draft Responses to Comments
One electronic copy (in PDF) of the Responses to Comments
4.0 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
To comply with Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 (AB 32180), CSG will prepare a Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program (MMRP) to identify appropriate monitoring steps/procedures and provide a basis for monitoring
such measures during and upon project implementation. CSG will address one complete set of consolidated, vetted
comments and will provide revisions in track changes for ease of review.
Deliverables
One electronic copy (in PDF and word) of the administrative draft MMRP
One electronic copy (in PDF) of the MMRP
5.0 Final IS/MND
The Final IS/MND will consist of the Response to Comments, MMRP, and revisions to the IS/MND text, as determined
necessary. To facilitate the review, CSG will format the Final IS/MND with underline text for any new or modified text,
and “strike out” any deleted text. A “check copy” Final IS/MND will be provided for review and confirmation that the
Final IS/MND is complete.
CSG will prepare the Notice of Determination (NOD) and file it with the SCH. This scope of work assumes City staff will
prepare public notices for newspaper publishing and mailing as required and the City will file the NOD with the
County Clerk’s office within 5 days following final action. The scope of work assumes the applicant will be responsible
for paying the County Clerk Processing fee.
Deliverables
One electronic copy (in PDF and Word) of the “check copy” Final IS/MND
One electronic copy (in PDF) of the Final IS/MND (consisting of the Responses to Comments, MMRP, and
revisions to the IS/MND text)
One electronic copy of the NOD
State Clearinghouse submittal package, including Final IS/MND and the NOD
6.0 Project Management and Meetings
6 .1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The CSG Project Manager, Mr. Glenn Lajoie, AICP will be responsible for the management and supervision of the
Project Team. Mr. Lajoie will direct the preparation of the CEQA document, ensuring compliance with CEQA
requirements, guidelines, and the City’s CEQA procedures. Documentation will be prepared in a City-approved format
and will undergo internal review to ensure that it is of high quality, per industry standards, and is legally defensible.
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Mr. Lajoie will coordinate with the City and/or other stakeholder representatives as well as internal technical staff,
support staff, subconsultants, and word processing/editing team members to achieve the timely completion of the
CEQA document. Throughout the work program, the CSG team will serve as an extension of City staff and serve as a
resource on CEQA and environmental review matters.
Monthly invoices will include the beginning and ending dates of the billing period, serial identification of progress
bills, total contract amount, all costs (by task) incurred to date (actual and percentage), estimated completion
percentage for each task, and financial information for each task for that billing period.
6 .2 PROJECT MEETINGS
Close coordination with staff is essential. CSG will participate in progress/project conference calls and/or meetings.
CSG will confirm assumptions before finalizing the agreement for consultant services. Virtual progress meetings that
are scheduled will be coordinated with the City.
The following meetings are assumed:
Kickoff meeting with City staff and stakeholder representatives (included in Task 1.1)
Planning Commission meeting(s) (budgeting for one public hearing).
City Council meeting(s) (budgeting for one public hearing).
Periodic project update calls and virtual meetings with City staff and other agencies, as applicable. This scope
of work assumes 3, 1-hour long coordination meetings.
As part of this task, CSG will prepare meeting agendas and minutes for City review.
Should the City determine that additional meetings beyond the meetings outlined above are necessary, this scope of
work can be modified accordingly.
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Schedule
CSG’s proposed schedule is provided below.
Tasks Week
Task 1.0 Kickoff Meeting and Project Description 1
Task 1.1 Kickoff Meeting 1
Task 1.2 Data Collection and Site Visit 1
Task 1.3 Project Description 1-3
Technical Analyses 4-12
Aesthetics/Lighting Study 4
Cultural Resources Study 121
Task 2.0 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 4-16
Task 2.1 Administrative Draft IS/MND 82
Task 2.2 Preliminary Draft IS/MND 10
Task 2.3 Public Review Draft IS/MND 12-163
Task 3.0 Responses to Comments 16-184
Task 4.0 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 16-184
Task 5.0 Final IS/MND 20
Task 6.0 Project Management and Meetings Ongoing
Task 6.1 Project Management Ongoing
Task 6.2 Project Meetings Ongoing
Hearings To Be Determined
Note:
1 The workload at the SCCIC and the NAHC has resulted in records searches taking a month or more; the study may be completed
in a maximum of 3 months.
2 This schedule assumes that the Administrative Draft IS/MND may be submitted without the cultural/tribal cultural resources
section, which will be provided upon conclusion of the tribal consultation.
3 Assumes 30-day public review period.
4 Assumes two weeks for City review of Responses to Comments and MMRP
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4. BUDGET ESTIMATED
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
Task Description Cost
Staff/Hours Environmental
Director
Senior
Environmental
Planner
Assistant/Associate
Environmental
Planner
1.0 Kickoff and Project Description
1.1 Kickoff Meeting 1 1 1 $600
1.2 Data Collection and Site Visit - - 4 $560
1.3 Project Description 1 1 4 $1,000
Task 1.0 Subtotal $2,160
Technical Analyses
Aesthetics/Lighting Study - - - $5,940
Cultural Resources Study - - - $6,595
Technical Analyses Subtotal $12,535
2.0 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
2.1 Administrative Draft Initial
Study 4 12 90 $16,540
2.2 Preliminary Draft IS/MND 1 4 22 $4,000
2.3 Public Review Draft IS/MND 1 4 14 $2,855
Task 2.0 Subtotal $23,395
3.0 Responses to Comments
Administrative Draft Responses to
Comments 1 6 10 $3,475
Responses to Comments - 1 1 $320
Task 3.0 Subtotal $3,795
4.0 MMRP
Administrative Draft Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program 1 1 5 $1,495
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program - 1 1 $320
Task 4.0 Subtotal $1,815
5.0 Final IS/MND
Administrative Final IS/MND 1 1 5 $1,495
Final IS/MND 1 1 2 $700
Task 5.0 Subtotal $2,195
6.0 Project Management and Meetings
6.1 Project Management 2 4 - $1,000
6.2 Project Meetings 5 5 4 $2,530
Task 6.0 Subtotal $3,530
Direct Costs $500
TOTAL $49,925
Invoice Billing
Invoices will be submitted monthly and will identify project progress on a percent complete basis.
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Fee Rate Proposal
Hourly bill rates for CSG, CRM Tech, and EXP are provided in the tables below.
CSG FEE SCHEDULE
PERSONNEL/ROLE HOURLY RATES
Principal-in-Charge $235
Environmental Director $215
Senior Environmental Planner $180
Associate Environmental Planner $160
Assistant Environmental Planner $145
Publications Specialist $130
GIS Analyst $140
GIS Technician $105
Notes: Invoices will be submitted monthly and will identify project progress on a percent complete basis.
CRM TECH FEE SCHEDULE
PERSONNEL/ROLE HOURLY RATES
Principal Investigator $150
Project Director/Project Manager $150
Principal Archaeologist $145
Principal Historian/Architectural Historian $145
Principal Paleontologist/Geologist $145
Ethnographer/Ethnohistorian $125
Laboratory Analyst $125
Field Director $125
Historian/Architectural Historian II $125
Report/Site Record Writer $125
Project Archaeologist/Paleontologist (Crew Chief) $110
Archaeology/Paleontology Monitor $100
Field Crew Person $95
Laboratory Technician $90
Report Technician $90
Office Technician $90
Notes: Information Centers charge $150.00 per hour plus copies for records searches, which would be billed as a reimbursable expense.
Special studies conducted by outside laboratories will be billed at their cost plus 15%. Note that these rates normally include
expenses such as copies, printing, administration fees, and mileage, unless otherwise noted for particular projects. Per diem will
be added when it is a long distance/time to the project area and/or overnight stays are needed.
EXP FEE SCHEDULE
PERSONNEL/ROLE HOURLY RATES
Senior Lighting Director $200
Production and Administrative Support $130
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5. ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS
Certificate of Insurance
CSG’s Insurance Broker has reviewed the City of Diamond Bar RFP and Sample Professional Services Agreement,
including the insurance requirements, and our program can comply.
Sample Professional Service Agreement
CSG has reviewed the City of Diamond Bar RFP and Standard Consulting Services Agreement (Attachment 2) and is
willing to sign the Agreement without modification; however, we request that the City consider the following
revisions as shown in strikethrough and underline.
- Section 1: Consultant Services.
To clarify the standard of performance, we recommend the following revisions to Section 1, Paragraph 2,
Line 6:
[Insert Name and Position] ____________(herein referred to as the “City’s Project Manager”), shall
be the person to whom the Consultant will report for the performance of services hereunder. It is
understood that Consultant shall coordinate its services hereunder with the City’s Project Manager
to the extent required by the City’s Project Manager, and that all performances required hereunder
by Consultant shall be performed to the reasonable satisfaction of the City’s Project Manager and
the City Manager.
- Section 9: Indemnification.
To provide a fairer distribution of risk, we recommend the following revisions to Section 9, Paragraph 2,
Line 1 and 12:
(2) Any and all claims to the extent arising out of Consultant's negligent performance of work
hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement, regardless
of City’s passive negligence, but excepting such loss or damage which is caused by the sole active
negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Should City in its sole discretion find Consultant’s legal
counsel unacceptable, then Consultant shall reimburse the City its costs of defense, including
without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation.
The Consultant shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against the Indemnitees. It is
expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions are intended to be as broad and
inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and will survive termination of this
Agreement. However, in no event shall the cost of defense charged to Consultant exceed
Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault. Except for the Indemnitees, this Agreement shall not
be construed to extend to any third party indemnification rights of any kind.
- Section 12: Ownership of Materials.
To discourage misuse of the materials, we recommend the following revisions to Line 5:
Except as specifically provided in this Agreement, all materials provided by Consultant in the
performance of this Agreement shall be and remain the property of City without restriction or
limitation upon its use or dissemination by City. Consultant may, however, make and retain such
copies of said documents and materials as Consultant may desire. Use of the materials by the City for
other than the intended project shall be at the City’s sole risk.
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- Section 15: Termination.
To allow the Consultant to terminate for cause, we recommend the following revisions to Line 2:
The City may terminate this Agreement with or without cause upon fifteen (15) days’' written notice
to Consultant and Consultant may terminate this Agreement for cause upon thirty (30) days written
notice to City. The effective date of termination shall be upon the date specified in the notice of
termination, or, in the event no date is specified, upon the fifteenth (15th) day following delivery of
the notice. In the event of such termination, City agrees to pay Consultant for services satisfactorily
rendered prior to the effective date of termination. Immediately upon receiving written notice of
termination, Consultant shall discontinue performing services, unless the notice provides otherwise,
except those services reasonably necessary to effectuate the termination. The City shall be not liable
for any claim of lost profits.
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Ethan Edwards, AICP
VICE PRESIDENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
Mr. Edwards currently serves as the Vice President of Planning Services at
CSG Consultants. In this role, he leverages over 25 years of progressively
responsible experience in land use planning and management across Orange
and Los Angeles Counties, Northern California, and Oregon. His expertise
encompasses current and advanced planning, design review, coastal
development review, CEQA compliance, project and staff management, and
professional practice development. Before joining CSG, Mr. Edwards held
planning positions in both the public and private sectors, including
leadership roles as Community Development Director, Planning Manager,
and Principal Planner.
CSG Relevant Experience
Acting Community Development Director/Planning Manager I City of
Carson, CA. As Acting Planning Manager and Community Development
Director for the City of Carson, Mr. Edwards oversaw the Planning Department,
including CSG staff, and managed project scheduling, budgeting, and agenda
preparation. He also participated in public hearings, managed the City's on-call
environmental and design consultants, and provided strategic direction for the
comprehensive General Plan Update.
Principal Planner I City of El Segundo, CA. In his role as a contract Principal
Planner, Mr. Edwards managed complex discretionary and administrative
permits, including Development Agreement negotiations and environmental
impact report management. He also prepared agendas, reviewed and
authored reports, and delivered presentations to elected officials, commissions, and community groups.
Relevant Previous Experience
Planner I City of Huntington Beach, CA. At the City of Huntington Beach, Mr. Edwards managed discretionary and
administrative permits, mentored staff, prepared and reviewed agendas and reports, and interpreted zoning
regulations as the Zoning Administrator Liaison. He also supervised environmental consultants and developed
strategies for streamlining permit processing and enhancing customer service.
Planning Manager I Baysinger Partners Architecture, Portland, OR. As Planning Manager at Baysinger Partners
Architecture, Mr. Edwards supervised the planning and entitlement division, managed staff priorities and the department
budget, and handled public and private development project applications. He also provided contract Planning Director
services, coordinated with consultants and provided project management and professional practice development.
Planner I City of Beaverton, OR. Mr. Edwards managed current planning projects, assisted with design review code
revisions, and delivered presentations to elected officials, commissions, and community groups. He also served as the
City staff liaison for an inter-jurisdictional commuter rail project and committee.
Associate Planner I City of Santa Monica, CA. While at the City of Santa Monica, Mr. Edwards presented to the zoning
administrator, planning commission, and architectural review board. He also prepared reports for various entitlement
projects and provided customer service assistance to the public.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Urban and
Regional Planning
California Polytechnic State
University,
Pomona, California
Masters Coursework, Public Policy
& Administration, California State
University, Long Beach, California
Professional Affiliations
American Planning Association
(APA)
Orange County Chapter
Los Angeles Chapter
Northern Chapter
Central Chapter
American Institute of Certified
Planners (AICP)
International City/County
Management Association
Association of Environmental
Professionals (AEP)
Glenn Lajoie, AICP
PRINCIPAL, DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
Mr. Lajoie has over 35 years of experience in the practice of CEQA/NEPA
environmental review and Community Planning for clients and agencies
throughout California. His range of environmental review studies has included
policy, land development and infrastructure projects. Along with an extensive
background in CEQA/NEPA, his practices have also encompassed policy
planning programs, such as General Plans, Specific Plans, neighborhood
studies and due diligence analysis. Mr. Lajoie’s skill set includes project and
budget management, quality assurance, meeting facilitation, agency staff
service assistance, and third party/peer review verification of analysis and
findings. His primary objective as a professional planner has always focused on
assuring integrity, quality and legal defensibility of analysis and processes,
culminating in win-win solutions for clients and communities.
Mr. Lajoie has an extensive background with local and regional agencies
throughout California. The geographic context is wide ranging including: resort
and destination projects in the Town of Mammoth Lakes; numerous
infrastructure and water availability/desalination project reviews in the
Community of Cambria; city center and neighborhood revitalization opportunities in Lancaster: over two million
square feet of expansion for the Raytheon Corporate facility in El Segundo; Long Point (Terranea Resort) in Rancho
Palos Verdes; downtown high rise and mixed-use proposals in Long Beach; The 2035 General Plan Update for Buena
Park; buildout of the Cypress Business Park Master Plan in Cypress; campus modernization and enhancement projects
at the University of California, Riverside and the master plan for beautification and growth at the Hotel Del Coronado.
Relevant Project Experience
Amazon Delivery Station IS/MND, West Covina
Beverly Hills Gardens and Montage Hotel Mixed
Use Project EIR
Brookhurst/Adams Intersection Improvements
EIR, Huntington Beach
Dana Point Town Center IS/MND, Dana Point
Department of Water and Power Specific Plan
Amendment EIR, Seal Beach
Downtown Fairfield Justice Center Campus
IS/MND, Solano County
Historic Downtown Upland Specific Plan/EIR,
Upland
Hyundai North American Corporate Campus EIR,
Fountain Valley
In-house CEQA Training, Laguna Beach
Janss Marketplace Hotel EIR, Thousand Oaks
Lincoln (Nelles) Specific Plan EIR, Whittier
Mammoth Yosemite Airport Regional Air Service
IS/MND, Mammoth Lakes
Manteca Marketplace Section 15183 CEQA
Consistency Checklist, Manteca
Mission Viejo Medical Center Office Building EIR
North Third Street Mixed Use IS/MND, Burbank
Oasis Road Specific Plan Master EIR, Redding
On-call Environmental Planning Service,
Calaveras County
On-call CEQA Review, Colma
Palmdale Transit Village Specific Plan/EIR,
Palmdale
Piercy Road Industrial Warehouse IS/MND,
San Jose
Robinson Ranch North EIR, Yucaipa
South Pasadena Downtown Revitalization Project
EIR, South Pasadena
South San Francisco 2040 General Plan
Update EIR
Southeast Development Area Specific Plan
Program EIR, Fresno
The Colonies at San Antonio Specific Plan EIR,
Upland
Education
Master’s Degree in Public Policy
and Administration,
California State University,
Long Beach, California
Bachelor of Arts, Geography/
Urban Studies,
California State University,
Long Beach, California
Professional Affiliations
American Planning Association
(APA)
Association of Environmental
Professionals (AEP)
Liza Debies
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER
Liza Debies has more than 12 years of professional experience and more
than 8 years of experience in managing the preparation and peer review of
CEQA and NEPA documents, including EIRs, IS/MNDs, Addenda,
Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Categorical Exemptions and
Categorical Exclusions. She has completed CEQA and/or NEPA
documentation for electronic billboards, public infrastructure, materials
recovery facilities, mixed-use developments, residential, commercial, retail,
transportation, industrial, recreational, and institutional projects. She has
expertise in aesthetics, land use and planning and land use compatibility,
transportation and circulation, utilities and services systems, and alternatives
analysis, as well as in evaluating large public infrastructure projects.
CSG Relevant Experience
Janss Marketplace Specific Plan Project Environmental Documentation | City of Thousand Oaks, CA. Ms. Debies is
providing senior review of the Janss Marketplace Specific Plan environmental documentation for the City of Thousand
Oaks to assist the City in determining further environmental and technical analysis necessary pursuant to CEQA. The
Specific Plan describes allowable future land uses, infrastructure, and implementation requirements for projects
within the bounds of the Specific Plan area.
In-N-Out Burger Project Environmental Documentation |City of Bell, CA. Ms. Debies prepared a 15183 general plan
consistency checklist for the development of an In-N-Out Burger fast food restaurant in the City of Bell.
Iron Planet Auction IS/MND Peer Review | County of San Bernardino, CA. Ms. Debies performed senior review of a
peer review for the IS/MND prepared for a surplus military grade equipment auction project in Yermo and provided
quality assurance/quality control on a memorandum detailing suggestions and revisions to be incorporated in the
public review CEQA document.
Relevant Previous Experience
Solid Waste and Recycling Transfer Station Replacement Project EIR | City of Berkeley, CA. As Senior Project
Manager, Ms. Debies managed the preparation of the Solid Waste and Recycling Transfer Station Replacement Project
EIR for the City of Berkeley Public Works Department, Zero Waste Division.
Billboard Ordinance Update Project IS/MND | City of Orange, CA. As Project Manager, Ms. Debies managed the
preparation of an IS/MND to amend the City's Billboard Ordinance, which would allow the conversion of existing static
billboard displays to a digital display in certain circumstances . The City of Orange received a request from Outfront
Media, LLC, the owner of a billboard located at 1936 E. Katella Avenue, to convert the billboard at that location to a
digital LED billboard. Key issues included light and glare, driver safety, and impacts to avian species.
Oak Park Properties Specific Plan EIR | City of Pleasant Hill, CA. As Project Manager, Ms. Debies managed the
preparation of an EIR for a 15-acre Program Area, which included a new public library, housing, and athletic fields. Key
issues included lighting impacts associated with the stadium lighting for the athletics fields. Ms. Debies managed the
completion of a lighting study to confirm light emitted from the stadium lights would not exceed the City’s nighttime
lighting thresholds.
Education
Bachelor of Arts,
Environmental Studies
Minor in Anthropology, with
Honors, Pitzer College,
Claremont, California
Study Abroad, visiting student in
Biotechnology, Athlone Institute
of Technology, Ireland, 2011
Kelli Allen
ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER
Ms. Allen serves as an Associate Environmental Planner for CSG Consultants
and is currently providing staff support to CSG clients. Ms. Allen is a recent
graduate of UCLA, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Geography, with a
focus on Environmental Studies, and in Political Science. Ms. Allen’s
background aligns well with her roles and growth as a contributor to the
environmental practice and CEQA compliance. Ms. Allen has experience
drafting presentations and communicating with public agencies and clients,
and writing administrative CEQA documents, including Project Descriptions,
Notices of Availability, Preparation, and Determination, and OPR summary
documents.
Relevant Project Experience
Janss Marketplace Hotel Project EIR | City of Thousand Oaks, CA. Ms. Allen
assisted in the preparation of an EIR to evaluate the potential environmental
impacts of the development of a hotel at 225 North Moorpark Road in
Thousand Oaks. The proposed project includes demolition of the current
two-story retail building, to be replaced by a five-story dual hotel and retail
pad, the creation of a map to designate airspace rights, and a zoning change
to the footprint of the hotel to increase the building’s height limitation.
ARCO Commercial Center and Car Wash Project IS/MND | City of
Plymouth, CA. Ms. Allen assisted in the preparation of an IS/MND to
evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the development of a
commercial store, gas station, and car wash at 18725 CA 49 in Plymouth. The proposed project includes development
of the currently vegetated site to construct a fuel canopy, car wash, convenience store, and parking lot, a general plan
amendment, and a zoning change to accommodate the high-traffic commercial use in the downtown area.
1890 South Coast Highway IS/MND | City of Laguna Beach, CA. Ms. Allen is assisting in the preparation of an IS/MND
to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the development of a mixed-use retail and residential project at
1890 South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. The proposed project involves the demolition of an existing car wash
facility to be replaced by a mixed-use retail and residential complex with a subterranean garage and approximately
5,200 square feet of deck area.
Safety Element Update | City of Gustine, CA. Ms. Allen is assisting in the preparation of a safety element update for
the City of Gustine. The element evaluates the future hazard risks associated with fire, flood, dam inundation, seismic
and geologic conditions, cybercrime, outdated emergency services infrastructure and staffing, and climate change in
Gustine.
M&J Pallet Building IS/MND | County of San Bernardino, CA. Ms. Allen assisted in the preparation of an IS/MND to
evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the development of a pallet building warehouse in the County of San
Bernardino. The proposed project involves the demolition of all existing on-site improvements, to be replaced by an
approximately 22,267 square foot commercial warehouse and parking and circulation system improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree,
Geography/Environmental Studies
and Political Science with
International Relations
Concentration,
University of California,
Los Angeles
Minor in Global Studies,
University of California,
Los Angeles
Wildlands Studies Belize Program
Concentration in Environmental
Conservation
Environmental Wildlands Studies
Environmental Field Survey
Wildlands Environment and
Culture,
Western Washington University
Professional Affiliations
Association of Environmental
Professionals Member
Colby Gonzalez
ASSISTANT ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER
Mr. Gonzalez has 2 years of professional experience in working with
environmental documents, including EIRs, IS/MNDs, Addenda, and
Categorical Exemptions. He has worked as a paralegal on CEQA and NEPA
lawsuits for mixed-use projects, housing projects, industrial manufacturing
projects, and warehouse projects. He also has experience with Clean Water
Act and the Montana Environmental Policy Act.
CSG Relevant Experience
Pritchard Field Improvement Project Environmental Assessment | City of Bell, CA. Mr. Gonzalez is currently
preparing the environmental assessment required by the National Environmental Policy Act for a community park
project in the City of Bell which would include two new playgrounds, a dog park, and picnic area in a severely
underserved community.
Janss Marketplace Specific Plan Project Environmental Documentation | City of Thousand Oaks, CA. Mr. Gonzalez is
currently assisting with the preparation of the environmental documentation for the Janss Marketplace Specific Plan
in the City of Thousand Oaks. This Specific Plan document would create a detailed plan describing allowable future
land uses, infrastructure, and implementation requirements for projects within the bounds of the Specific Plan area.
In-N-Out Burger Project Environmental Documentation | City of Bell, CA. Mr. Gonzalez assisted with the preparation
of a 15183 Consistency Checklist for the development of an In-N-Out Burger fast food restaurant in the City of Bell.
Iron Planet Auction IS/MND Peer Review | County of San Bernardino, CA. Mr. Gonzalez completed a peer review of
the IS/MND prepared for a surplus military grade equipment auction project in Yermo and created a memorandum
detailing suggestions and revisions which should be incorporated in the public review CEQA document. Mr. Gonzalez’s
peer review concluded that the project was located on a former leaking underground storage tank site which was not
disclosed in the IS/MND.
Relevant Previous Experience
Pentair Warehouse Expansion Project | City of Moorpark, CA. Mr. Gonzalez prepared proof of service and filed a
Notice of Intent to File Suit Under CEQA. Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility alleged that an EIR was
required due to a fair argument that the project may contain unmitigated environmental impacts.
1489 West Sunset Boulevard Mixed Use Residential Project | City of Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Gonzalez prepared an
appeal of the Zoning Administrators approval of a categorical exemption from CEQA for the project due to Air Quality
impacts and Noise impacts which precluded the project from a Class 32 urban infill exemption.
1111 West Sunset Boulevard Mixed Use Project | City of Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Gonzalez prepared an appeal due to a
significant health risk associated with unmitigated indoor air quality impacts. Experts found that wood products used
in building materials and furnishings for the project would contain formaldehyde, a cancer-causing chemical which
was not disclosed in the EIR prepared for the project.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in
Environmental Studies,
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Montana State University,
Bozeman, Montana
BAI ‘TOM’ TANG, M.A.
Principal Investigator/Historian/Architectural Historian
Education
1988-1993 Graduate Program in Public History/Historic Preservation, University of California,
Riverside.
1987 M.A., American History, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut.
1982 B.A., History, Northwestern University, Xi’an, China.
2000 “Introduction to Section 106 Review,” presented by the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation and the University of Nevada, Reno.
1994 “Assessing the Significance of Historic Archaeological Sites,” presented by the
Historic Preservation Program, University of Nevada, Reno.
Professional Experience
2002- Principal Investigator, CRM TECH, Riverside/Colton, California.
1993-2002 Project Historian/Architectural Historian, CRM TECH, Riverside, California.
1993-1997 Project Historian, Greenwood and Associates, Pacific Palisades, California.
1991-1993 Project Historian, Archaeological Research Unit, University of California, Riverside.
1990 Intern Researcher, California State Office of Historic Preservation, Sacramento.
1990-1992 Teaching Assistant, History of Modern World, University of California, Riverside.
1988-1993 Research Assistant, American Social History, University of California, Riverside.
1985-1988 Research Assistant, Modern Chinese History, Yale University.
1985-1986 Teaching Assistant, Modern Chinese History, Yale University.
1982-1985 Lecturer, History, Xi’an Foreign Languages Institute, Xi’an, China.
Cultural Resources Management Reports
Preliminary Analyses and Recommendations Regarding California’s Cultural Resources Inventory
System (with Special Reference to Condition 14 of NPS 1990 Program Review Report). California
State Office of Historic Preservation working paper, Sacramento, September 1990.
Numerous cultural resources management reports with the Archaeological Research Unit,
Greenwood and Associates, and CRM TECH, since October 1991.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR/ARCHAEOLOGIST
Michael Hogan, Ph.D., RPA (Registered Professional Archaeologist)
Education
1991 Ph.D., Anthropology, University of California, Riverside.
1981 B.S., Anthropology, University of California, Riverside; with honors.
1980-1981 Education Abroad Program, Lima, Peru.
2021 “An Introduction to Geoarchaeology: How Understanding Basic Soils, Sediments,
and Landforms can make you a Better Archaeologist.” SAA Online Seminar.
2002 “Section 106—National Historic Preservation Act: Federal Law at the Local Level.”
UCLA Extension Course #888.
2002 “Recognizing Historic Artifacts,” workshop presented by Richard Norwood.
2002 “Wending Your Way through the Regulatory Maze,” AEP Symposium.
1992 “Southern California Ceramics Workshop,” presented by Jerry Schaefer.
1992 “Historic Artifact Workshop,” presented by Anne Duffield-Stoll.
Professional Experience
2002- Principal Investigator, CRM TECH, Riverside/Colton, California.
1999-2002 Project Archaeologist/Field Director, CRM TECH, Riverside, California.
1996-1998 Project Director and Ethnographer, Statistical Research, Inc., Redlands, California.
1992-1998 Assistant Research Anthropologist, University of California, Riverside.
1992-1995 Project Director, Archaeological Research Unit, U.C. Riverside.
1993-1994 Adjunct Professor, Riverside Community College, Mt. San Jacinto College, U.C.
Riverside, Chapman University, and San Bernardino Valley College.
1991-1992 Crew Chief, Archaeological Research Unit, U.C. Riverside.
1984-1998 Project Director, Field Director, Crew Chief, and Archaeological Technician for
various southern California cultural resources management firms.
Research Interests
Cultural Resource Management, Southern Californian Archaeology, Settlement and Exchange
Patterns, Specialization and Stratification, Culture Change, Native American Culture, Cultural
Diversity.
Cultural Resources Management Reports
Principal investigator for, author or co-author of, and contributor to numerous cultural resources
management study reports since 1986.
Memberships
Society for American Archaeology; Society for California Archaeology; Pacific Coast
Archaeological Society; Coachella Valley Archaeological Society.
DANIEL BALLESTER, M.S., RPA*
Field Director/Project Archaeologist/GIS Specialist
Education
2013 M.S., Geographic Information System (GIS), University of Redlands, California.
2007 Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), California State University,
San Bernardino.
1998 B.A., Anthropology, California State University, San Bernardino.
1997 Archaeological Field School, University of Las Vegas and UC, Riverside.
1994 University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.
2021 “An Introduction to Geoarchaeology: How Understanding Basic Soils, Sediments,
and Landforms can make you a Better Archaeologist.” SAA Online Seminar.
2007 Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), California State University,
San Bernardino.
2002 “Historic Archaeology Workshop,” presented by Richard Norwood, Base
Archaeologist, Edwards Air Force Base; presented at CRM TECH, Riverside,
California.
Registrations
* Registered Professional Archaeologist 18037
Professional Experience
2002- Field Director/GIS Specialist, CRM TECH, Riverside/Colton, California.
• Report writing, site record preparation, and supervisory responsibilities over all
aspects of fieldwork and field crew ensuring work quality. Manages and updates
CRM TECH's GIS database, produces maps and extracts data using GIS.
2011-2012 GIS Specialist for Caltrans District 8 Project, Garcia and Associates, San Anselmo.
• Accurately recorded sites and input data using hand-held GPS unit.
2009-2010 Field Crew Chief, Garcia and Associates, San Anselmo, California.
2009-2010 Field Crew, ECorp, Redlands.
1999-2002 Project Archaeologist, CRM TECH, Riverside, California.
• Conducted field surveys, site recording, site testing and data recovery; familiar
with all types of prehistoric and historic period sites.
1998-1999 Field Crew, K.E.A. Environmental, San Diego, California.
• Two and a half months of excavations on the Topomai village site, Marine Corp
Air Station, Camp Pendleton.
1998 Field Crew, A.S.M. Affiliates, Encinitas, California.
• Excavations and survey.
1998 Field Crew, Archaeological Research Unit, University of California, Riverside.
Cultural Resources Management Reports
Field Director, co-author, and contributor to numerous cultural management reports since 2002.
PROJECT HISTORIAN
Terri Jacquemain, M.A.
Education
2004 M.A., Public History and Historic Resource Management, University of California,
Riverside.
• M.A. thesis: Managing Cultural Outreach, Public Affairs and Tribal Policies of
the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, Indio, California; internship served as
interim Public Information Officer, Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, June-
October, 2002.
2002 B.S., Anthropology, University of California, Riverside.
2001 Archaeological Field School, University of California, Riverside.
1991 A.A., Riverside Community College, Norco Campus.
Professional Experience
2003- Historian/Architectural Historian/Report Writer, CRM TECH, Riverside/Colton,
California.
• Author/co-author of legally defensible cultural resources reports for CEQA and
NHPA Section 106;
• Historic context development, historical/archival research, oral historical
interviews, consultation with local communities and historical organizations;
• Historic building surveys and recordation, research in architectural history;
architectural description.
2002-2003 Teaching Assistant, Religious Studies Department, University of California,
Riverside.
2002 Interim Public Information Officer, Cabazon Band of Mission Indians.
2000 Administrative Assistant, Native American Student Programs, University of
California, Riverside.
1997-2000 Reporter, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Ontario, California.
1991-1997 Reporter, The Press-Enterprise, Riverside, California.
Membership
California Preservation Foundation.
RESUME Michael Schrupp Senior Lighting Designer Education + Training • M.F.A., Lighting Design, California State University Long Beach • B.F.A., Film Production/Writing, San Francisco State University Affiliations + Memberships • International Association of Lighting Design • Illumination Engineering Society Awards • IES Award of Excellence – Aquarium at the Boardwalk • IES Award of Merit – Indigenous Peoples’ Experience, Fort Edmonton • IES Award of Merit – Aquarium at the Boardwalk • IES Award of Merit – Harrah’s Cherokee Casino • THEA Award – One World Trade Center Observation Deck • THEA Award – Indigenous Peoples’ Experience, Fort Edmonton Michael is a lighting designer managing projects out of our Los Angeles office. With an extensive background in entertainment lighting, having worked in theatre, dance, opera, television and film, Michael brings a theatrical flair to his architectural lighting. He specializes in themed environments and his design work includes healthcare facilities, theme parks, casinos and aquariums. Project Experience Billboard Lighting Studies • Atlanta (Bell St. / Auburn Ave.) • Bell Gardens, CA (Jaboneria St. / Shull ST.) • Buena Park, CA • City of Bell, CA • City of Industry, CA • Emeryville, CA • Fountain Valley, CA • Fresno, CA (Granite Park) • Hanover, NJ • Hayward, CA (Arbor Ave. / Langton St.) • Nashville, TN (Morrison St. / 12th Ave.) • Roseland, NJ • Oxnard, CA (Riverpark Blvd. / N. Ventura Dr.) • Palo Alto, CA (Dumbarton Ave. / E. Bayshore Hw.) • Phoenix, AZ (Bethany @ 16th St. / Indian School Rd.) • Pico Rivera, CA • Los Angeles, CA • San Jose, CA (17 locations) • Tustin, CA • Wayne, NJ • West Hollywood, CA