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Council Meeting Date: March 15, 1999 Department ID Number: CD99-15
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
SUBMITTED BY: RAY SILVER, City.AdministratorX4*"9
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PREPARED BY: RON HAGAN, Community Services Director
HOWARD ZELEFSKY, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Contract with Sapphos Environmental for Preparation of an Opportunities
and Constraints Analysis for Bartlett Park
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Statement of Issue,Funding Source,Recommended Action,Alternative Action(s),Analysis,Environmental Status,Attachment(s)
Statement of Issue:
Transmitted for your consideration is a contract between the City and Sapphos Environmental for
preparation of an Opportunities and Constraints Analysis for the undeveloped portion of Bartlett
Park located east of Newland Shopping Center between Adams and Yorktown Avenues.
Funding Source:
The Park Acquisition and Development Fund will pay for the study; ultimately whatever funding
method used to develop the Bartlett Park project will pay all associated costs.
Sapphos Environmental —Analysis = $59,133
Aerial Photo and Topographical Map = 7,100
Subtotal = $66,233
10% Contingency = 6,623
Total Estimated Cost = $72,856
Not to Exceed = $75,000
Recommended Action:
Motion to:
1. "Approve the contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Sapphos Environmental for
consulting services to prepare an Opportunities and Constraints Analysis for Bartlett Park in
an amount not to exceed $59,133 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, and
2. Authorize a mid-year budget expenditure not to exceed $75,000 from the Unappropriated
Fund Balance of the General Fund into the Park Acquisition and Development Fund account
E-SK-CS-340-3-90-00 for preparation of an Opportunities and Constraints Analysis for
Bartlett Park."
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: March 15, 1999 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: CD99-15
Alternative Action:
Do not move forward with the Opportunities and Constraints Analysis at this time, and put
the Bartlett Park project on hold.
Analysis:
Background
The Bartlett Park site consists of approximately 30 acres. Existing facilities include the
Newland House, Newland Barn and a 61-space parking lot which are located on roughly two
acres. The remainder of the property is vacant, however the City has granted an easement
to the Orange County Flood Control District for use of 17 acres as a retention basin. The
site also includes an Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area (ESHA) and Native American
burial site.
City Council directed staff to initiate planning efforts for this site in order to address the need
for additional recreational facilities, including possibly a senior citizens multi-purpose center.
Also of concern was the displacement of the Driftwood Golf Course as a result of
development plans at the Waterfront property. The Bartlett Park site is viewed as a possible
location for replacement golf facilities. In October 1998, the Community Services
Department distributed a survey to approximately 2000 households, individuals and
community groups regarding future uses at Bartlett Park. A conceptual plan was developed
and distributed to the community for comment.
As a result of these efforts and additional analysis, staff has determined that there is a
variety of issues pertaining to development of the site. These include:
. environmental issues: significant variation in elevation (over a 45 foot differential), limited
vehicular access, existing archaeological sites, existing retention
basin and existing ESHA
. park planning issues:developing facilities that are compatible with the existing
.residences, providing sufficient parking for the facilities and
balancing the (potentially) competing demands for golf facilities,
senior center and traditional neighborhood park facilities
Opportunities and Constraints Analysis
In recognition of the above, staff believes that it would be prudent to complete an
Opportunities and Constraints Analysis before proceeding with any other planning efforts for
Bartlett Park. The purpose of the Analysis is twofold. First, it will develop base data that will
inform the City on how to best direct its resources for developing recreational facilities. This
will identify the environmental factors that the City must consider before deciding on the
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location and intensity of facilities. Staff believes that this step will provide valuable time and
cost savings in the long run. Secondly, the Opportunities and Constraints Analysis will be
prepared in such a way that it can serve as the foundation for future environmental
documentation, e.g., Mitigated Negative Declaration, Environmental Impact Report. This will
help to reduce the City's future costs should it decide to proceed with development of the
park at the conclusion of the Opportunities and Constraints Analysis work effort.
The Opportunities and Constraints Analysis is expected to take approximately two months to
complete. An additional two weeks is provided in the schedule to complete an Initial Study,
which will be used at the beginning of the formal environmental process pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The scope of services includes a presentation
to the Community Services Commission and the City Council.
Consultant Selection Process
Due to current workloads and the unique environmental considerations on the Bartlett Park
site, staff recommends that the City retain a consultant to perform the work. The consulting
firm is to function as an extension of staff. The selection process followed to select the
recommended consulting firm is described below.
The City of Huntington Beach issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to find a consultant team
that has demonstrated experience in the preparation of opportunities and constraints
analyses, CEQA documents and public facilitation skills. The RFP requested proposals for
both the Opportunities and Constraints Analysis and an Environmental Impact Report, with
the understanding that staff would recommend a contract for only the Analysis portion of the
work at this time.
Staff distributed the RFP to the following four qualified planning consulting firms:
• The Arroyo Group
• ESA
• P & D Environmental
• Sapphos Environmental
ESA, P & D Environmental and Sapphos Environmental responded to the City RFP by
submitting packages detailing their experience, expertise, fee structure and scope of work for
the project.
After careful consideration and interviews, staff determined that the firm of Sapphos
Environmental offers the best combination of experience, expertise, project approach,
accessibility, and price to meet the City's needs. Sapphos had the middle bid for the
Opportunities and Constraints Analysis and has recent and directly relevant experience for
this project. Sapphos Environmental is also the environmental sub-consultant for the
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
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location and intensity of facilities. Staff believes that this step will provide valuable time and
cost savings in the long run. Secondly, the Opportunities and Constraints Analysis will be
prepared in such a way that it can serve as the foundation for future environmental
documentation, e.g., Mitigated Negative Declaration, Environmental Impact Report. This will
help to reduce the City's future costs should it decide to proceed with development of the
park at the conclusion of the Opportunities and Constraints Analysis work effort.
The Opportunities and Constraints Analysis is expected to take approximately two months to
complete. An additional two weeks is provided in the schedule to complete an Initial Study,
which will be used at the beginning of the formal environmental process pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The scope of services includes a presentation
to the Community Services Commission and the City Council.
Consultant Selection Process
Due to current workloads and the unique environmental considerations on the Bartlett Park
site, staff recommends that the City retain a consultant to perform the work. The consulting
firm is to function as an extension of staff. The selection process followed to select the
recommended consulting firm is described below.
The City of Huntington Beach issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to find a consultant team
that has demonstrated experience in the preparation of opportunities and constraints
analyses, CEQA documents and public facilitation skills. The RFP requested proposals for
both the Opportunities and Constraints Analysis and an Environmental Impact Report, with
the understanding that staff would recommend a contract for only the Analysis portion of the
work at this time.
Staff distributed the RFP to the following four qualified planning consulting firms:
The Arroyo Group
• ESA
P & D Environmental
• Sapphos Environmental
ESA, P & D Environmental and Sapphos Environmental responded to the City RFP by
submitting packages detailing their experience, expertise, fee structure and scope of work for
the project.
After careful consideration and interviews, staff determined that the firm of Sapphos
Environmental offers the best combination of experience, expertise, project approach,
accessibility, and price to meet the City's needs. Sapphos had the middle bid for the
Opportunities and Constraints Analysis and has recent and directly relevant experience for
this project. Sapphos Environmental is also the environmental sub-consultant for the
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Huntington Central Park Environmental Impact Report. As such, they have developed a
good working relationship with City staff and have become very knowledgeable about the
City and its policies.
The Sapphos Environmental team has a clear understanding of the City's issues. They have
consistently provided a quality product and work well as an extension of staff. Staff
recommends that the City Council approve the contract for the proposed services in the
amount not to exceed $59,133. It will also be necessary to expend $7,100 for a
topographical map and a scaled aerial photograph plus 10 percent contingency of $6,623.
The total allocation requested is $75,000.
As indicated, a proposal that also included preparation of an environmental impact report
was initially requested and received from all three consultants. The purpose of this was to
ascertain what worst case scenario costs for environmental documentation may be, knowing
that this documentation will be required prior to park development. Based on the proposals,
it is estimated that if an EIR is required there may be up to an additional $200,000 needed to
complete an environmental impact report.
Environmental Status:
The selection of a consultant to prepare planning documents does not constitute a project
under CEQA and therefore is not subject to the provisions of CEQA. However, development
of the park site will be subject to CEQA and will require preparation of an EIR or Mitigated
Negative Declaration. The Opportunities and Constraints Analysis will be used as the
foundation for subsequent environmental documentation.
Attachment(s):
DescriptionCity Clerk's
Page Number No.
1. Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and Sapphos
Environmental for Preparation of an Opportunities and Constraints
Analysis for Bartlett Park
2. Insurance Certificate
3. Proposal by Sapphos Environmental, dated January 21, 1999, as
revised February 10, 1999 (Available for review in City Clerk's Office)
4. Fiscal Impact Statement
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH AND SAPPHOS ENVIRONMENTAL FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS
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THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of
1999, by and between the CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, a municipal corporation of the
State of California, hereinafter referred to as "CITY," and SAPPHOS ENVIRONMENTAL, a
corporation, hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT."
WHEREAS, CITY desires to engage the services of a consultant to prepare an
environmental opportunities and constraints analysis for Bartlett Park, located in the city of
Huntington Beach; and
Pursuant to documentation on file in the office of the City Clerk, the provisions of HBMC
Chapter 3.03 relating to procurement of professional service contracts has been complied with;
and
CONSULTANT has been selected to perform said services,
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by CITY and CONSULTANT as follows:
{, WORK STATEMENT
CONSULTANT shall provide all services as described in the Request for
Proposal, and CONSULTANT's proposal dated February 10, 1999 (hereinafter referred to as
Exhibit "A"), which is attached hereto and incorporated into this Agreement by this reference.
Said services shall sometimes hereinafter be referred to as "PROJECT."
CONSULTANT hereby designates Marie Campbell who shall represent it and be its sole
contact and agent in all consultations with CITY during the performance of this Agreement.
2. CITY STAFF ASSISTANCE
CITY shall assign a staff coordinator to work directly with CONSULTANT in the
performance of this Agreement.
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3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Time is of the essence of this Agreement. The services of the CONSULTANT
are to commence as soon as practicable after the execution of this Agreement and all tasks
specified in Exhibit "A" shall be completed no later than one year from the date of this
Agreement. These times may be extended with the written permission of the CITY. The time
for performance of the tasks identified in Exhibit "A" are generally to be shown in the Scope of
Services on the Work Program/Project Schedule. This schedule may be amended to benefit
the PROJECT if mutually agreed by the CITY and CONSULTANT.
4. COMPENSATION
In consideration of the performance of the services described herein, CITY
agrees to pay CONSULTANT a fee not to exceed Fifty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Thirty-
Three Dollars ($59,133).
5. PRIORITIES
In the event there are any conflicts or inconsistency between this Agreement, the
CITY's RFP, or the CONSULTANT's proposal, the following order of precedence shall govern:
1) Agreement, 2) the CONSULTANT's proposal, and 3) the CITY's RFP.
6. EXTRA WORK
In the event CITY requires additional services not included in Exhibit "A," or
changes in the scope of services described in Exhibit "A," CONSULTANT will undertake such
work after receiving written authorization from CITY. Additional compensation for such extra
work shall be allowed only if the prior written approval of CITY is obtained.
7 METHOD OF PAYMENT
A. CONSULTANT shall be entitled to progress payments toward the fixed
fee set forth herein in accordance with the progress and payment schedules set forth in
Exhibit "A."
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B. Delivery of work product: A copy of every technical memo and report
prepared by CONSULTANT shall be submitted to the CITY to demonstrate progress toward
completion of tasks. In the event CITY rejects or has comments on any such product, CITY
shall identify specific requirements for satisfactory completion. Any such product which has not
been formally accepted or rejected by CITY shall be deemed accepted.
C. The CONSULTANT shall submit to the CITY an invoice for each progress
payment due. Such invoice shall:
1) Reference this Agreement;
2) Describe the services performed;
3) Show the total amount of the payment due;
4) Include a certification by a principal member of the
CONSULTANT's firm that the work has been performed in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement; and
5) For all payments include an estimate of the percentage of work
completed.
Upon submission of any such invoice, if CITY is satisfied that
CONSULTANT is making satisfactory progress toward completion of tasks in accordance with
this Agreement, CITY shall promptly approve the invoice, in which event payment shall be
made within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice by CITY. Such approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld. If the CITY does not approve an invoice, CITY shall notify
CONSULTANT in writing of the reasons for nonapproval, within seven (7) calendar days of
receipt of the invoice, and the schedule of performance set forth in Exhibit "A" shall be
suspended until the parties agree that past performance by CONSULTANT is in, or has been
brought into compliance, or until this Agreement is terminated as provided herein.
D. Any billings for extra work or additional services authorized by CITY shall
be invoiced separately to the CITY. Such invoice shall contain all of the information required
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above, and in addition shall list the hours expended and hourly rate charged for such time.
Such invoices shall be approved by CITY if the work performed is in accordance with the extra
work or additional services requested, and if CITY is satisfied that the statement of hours
worked and costs incurred is accurate. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any
dispute between the parties concerning payment of such an invoice shall be treated as
separate and apart from the ongoing performance of the remainder of this Agreement.
8. DISPOSITION OF PLANS, ESTIMATES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
CONSULTANT agrees that all materials prepared hereunder, including all
original drawings, designs, reports, both field and office notices, calculations, maps and other
documents, shall be turned over to CITY upon termination of this Agreement or upon
PROJECT completion, whichever shall occur first. In the event this Agreement is terminated,
said materials may be used by CITY in the completion of PROJECT or as it otherwise sees fit.
Title to said materials shall pass to the CITY upon payment of fees determined to be earned by
CONSULTANT to the-point of termination or completion of the PROJECT, whichever is
applicable. CONSULTANT shall be entitled to retain copies of all data prepared hereunder.
9. HOLD HARMLESS
CONSULTANT shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY, its officers,
officials, employees and agents from and against any and all liability, loss, damage, expenses,
costs (including without limitation, costs and fees of litigation of every nature) arising out of or in
connection with CONSULTANT's performance of its services under this Agreement, or its failure
to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement by CONSULTANT, its officers,
agents or employee, except such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or
willful misconduct of the CITY.
10. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE
Pursuant to California Labor Code section 1861, CONSULTANT acknowledges
awareness of section 3700 et seq. of said Code, which requires every employer to be insured
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against liability for workers compensation; CONSULTANT covenants that it will comply with
such provisions prior to commencing performance of the work hereunder.
CONSULTANT shall maintain workers' compensation insurance in an amount of
not less than One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) bodily injury by accident, each
occurrence, One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) bodily injury by disease, each
employee, Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) bodily injury by disease, policy limit.
CONSULTANT shall require all subcontractors to provide such workers
compensation insurance for all of the subcontractors' employees. CONSULTANT shall furnish
to CITY a certificate of waiver of subrogation under the terms of the workers compensation
insurance and CONSULTANT shall similarly require all subcontractors to waive subrogation.
11. GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
In addition to the workers compensation insurance and CONSULTANT
covenant to indemnify CITY, CONSULTANT shall obtain and furnish to CITY, a policy of
-general public liability Insurance, including motor vehicle coverage covering the PROJECT.
Said policy shall indemnify CONSULTANT, its officers, agents and employees, while acting
within the scope of their duties, against any and all claims of arising out of or in connection with
the PROJECT, and shall provide coverage in not less than the following amount: combined
single limit bodily injury and property damage, including productslcompleted operations liability
and blanket contractual liability, of$1,000,000 per occurrence. If coverage is provided under a
form which includes a designated general aggregate limit, the aggregate limit must be no less
than $1,000,000. Said policy shall name CITY, its officers, and employees as Additional
Insureds, and shall specifically provide that any other insurance coverage which may be
applicable to the PROJECT shall be deemed excess coverage and that CONSULTANT's
insurance shall be primary.
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12. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
CONSULTANT shall furnish a professional liability insurance policy covering the
work performed by it hereunder. Said policy shall provide coverage for CONSULTANT's
professional liability in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the
aggregate. A claims made policy shall be acceptable if the policy further provides that:
A. The policy retroactive date coincides with or precedes the professional
services contractor's start of work (including subsequent policies
purchased as renewals or replacements).
B. CONSULTANT will make every effort to maintain similar insurance during
the required extended period of coverage following project completion,
including the requirement of adding all additional insureds.
C. If insurance is terminated for any reason, CONSULTANT agrees to
purchase an extended reporting provision-of at least two-(2) years to-report
claims arising from work performed in connection with this Agreement.
D. The reporting of circumstances or incidents that might give rise to future
claims.
13. CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
Prior to commencing performance of the work hereunder, CONSULTANT shall
furnish to CITY certificates of insurance subject to approval of the City Attorney evidencing the
foregoing insurance coverages as required by this Agreement; said certificates shall:
A. provide the name and policy number of each carrier and policy;
B. shall state that the policy is currently in force; and
C. shall promise that such policies shall not be suspended, voided or
canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty days
prior written notice; however, ten days prior written notice in the event of
cancellation for nonpayment of premium.
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CONSULTANT shall maintain the foregoing insurance coverages in force until
the work under this Agreement is fully completed and accepted by City.
The requirement for carrying the foregoing insurance coverages shall not
derogate from the provisions for indemnification of City by CONSULTANT under the
Agreement. City or its representative shall at all times have the right to demand the original or
a copy of all said policies of insurance. CONSULTANT shall pay, in a prompt and timely
manner, the premiums on all insurance hereinabove required.
14. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONSULTANT is, and shall be, acting at all times in the performance of this
Agreement as an independent contractor. CONSULTANT shall secure at its expense, and be
responsible for any and all payment of all taxes, social security, state disability insurance
compensation, unemployment compensation and other payroll deductions for CONSULTANT
and its officers.-agents and employees and all business licenses, if any, in connection with the
services to be performed hereunder.
15. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
All work required hereunder shall be performed in a good and workmanlike
manner. CITY may terminate CONSULTANT's services hereunder at any time with or without
cause, and whether or not PROJECT is fully complete. Any termination of this Agreement by
CITY shall be made in writing, notice of which shall be delivered to CONSULTANT as provided
herein.
16. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING
This Agreement is a personal service contract and the supervisory work
hereunder shall not be delegated by CONSULTANT to any other person or entity without the
consent of CITY.
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17. COPYRIGHTS/PATENTS
CITY shall own all rights to any patent or copyright on any work, item or material
produced as a result of this Agreement.
18. CITY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS
CONSULTANT shall employ no CITY official nor any regular CITY employee in
the work performed pursuant to this Agreement. No officer or employee of CITY shall have any
financial interest in this Agreement in violation of the applicable provisions of the California
Government Code.
19. NOTICES
Any notice or special instructions required to be given in writing under this
Agreement shall be given either by personal delivery to CONSULTANT's agent (as designated
in Section 1 hereinabove) or to CITY's Director of Planning as the situation shall warrant, or by
enclosing the same in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, and depositing the same in the
United States Postal Service, addressed as follows:
TO CITY: TO CONSULTANT:
City of Huntington Beach Sapphos Environmental
2000 Main Street Post Office Box 50241
Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Pasadena, CA 91 1 1 5-0241
Attention: Howard Zelefsky Attention: Marie Campbell
20. IMMIGRATION
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for full compliance with the immigration and
naturalization laws of the United States and shall, in particular, comply with the provisions of the
United States Code regarding employment verification.
21. LEGAL SERVICES SUBCONTRACTING PROHIBITED
CONSULTANT and CITY agree that CITY is not liable for payment of any
subcontractor work involving legal services, and that such legal services are expressly outside
the scope of services contemplated hereunder. CONSULTANT understands that pursuant to
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Huntington Beach City Charter Section 309, the City Attorney is the exclusive legal counsel for
CITY; and CITY shall not be liable for payment of any legal services expenses incurred by
CONSULTANT.
22. ATTORNEY'S FEES
In the event suit is brought by either party to enforce the terms and provisions of
this agreement or to secure the performance hereof, each party shall bear its own attorney's
fees.
23. ENTIRETY
The foregoing, and Exhibit "A": attached hereto, set forth the entire Agreement
between the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed by and through their authorized offices the day, month and year first above written.
CONSULTANT: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, a
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SECTION I
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Sapphos Environmental understands that the City of Huntington Beach is currently involved in
preparing plans for development of Bartlett Park, a 30-acre park site located within the limits of the City
of Huntington Beach, and that NUVIS is providing design and architectural service in support of this
project. As currently designed the project is intended to provide the following uses:
• 40,000 sf senior center
• Relocation of nine-hole 3 par driftwood golf course to this site
• Neighborhood park facilities
► Parking
There are several existing facilities and factors that must be taken into consideration in the design of
Bartlett Park.
• Newland House
• Newland Barn
• Parking- 61 spaces
• Flood Detention area
• California Department of Fish and Game Ecologically Sensitive Habitat Area (ESHA)
• Perimeter trail
Sapphos Environmental further understands that a detailed report clearly documenting the
environmental constraints and opportunities of the proposed project is essential to the City's planning
and design process. Sapphos Environmental will prepare an Environmental Opportunities and
Constraints Analysis (Analysis) to a level of detail necessary to provide the City and the City's architect,
NUVIS, with a clear understanding of the environmental constraints and opportunities extant at the
proposed project site. The Analysis will enable the applicant to tailor designs for the proposed project
to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental laws, regulations,and processes, including(but
not limited to) the California Environmental Quality Act. Sapphos Environmental has prepared the
scope of services based on the following assumptions:
• The Analysis will be used by the City (and their consultant) to develop a conceptual
plan and alternatives to the conceptual that are capable of meeting most of the basic
objectives of the proposed project and address the environmental constraints and
opportunities that are inherent to the subject property. At least one"conceptual plan
shall be designed to avoid impacts on jurisdictional "waters of the "United States."
• The City will review the Analysis and the conceptual plan and alternatives to the
conceptual plan and identify a proposed alternative.
• Sapphos Environmental will prepare an Initial Study based on the proposed alternative
and make a determination regarding the potential for significant impacts.
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All the information gathered as part of the opportunities and constraints analysis will be
prepared in a suitable format for later use in subsequent environmental analysis. The
environmental information will be provided to the City in a format (matrix, map, and text) that
will allow the City to define those alternatives capable of addressing most of the basic
objectives of the proposed project.
1.2 SCOPE OF SERVICES-OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS
TASK 1.2.1 PROJECT INITIATION
Following receipt of written authorization to proceed, Sapphos Environmental will meet with the City
and representatives of the City of Huntington Beach to clearly define and describe the proposed
project. A project description will be prepared including: location, project background (purpose and
need for the proposed action), and project elements. The location of the proposed project will be
described with cross-references to a regional vicinity map and a site-specific map. The location will
include coordinates from the U.S.G.S. topographic quadrangle(s), proximate landmarks, and address.
A clear statement of project objectives is an essential element in ensuring inclusion of the technical
detail required for the Analysis. Sapphos Environmental will work with the City of Huntington Beach
to identify project objectives and to tie those objectives to adopted policies and guidelines, statutes and
regulations wherever possible. Project objectives will be summarized and submitted to the City of
Huntington Beach for review and approval. The purpose and need for the proposed project will be
described. Project elements will be described as clearly as possible in terms of their location, function,
and quantitative (e.g., grading volumes, linear miles of infrastructure improvements) and qualitative
(e.g., consistency with agency requirements) characteristics. Quantitative information to be included
in the project description will be provided by the City and NUVIS.
Work Products
Memorandum for the Record detailing project objectives, project elements, and project
description
TASK 1.2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES ANALYSIS
The purpose of the Analysis will be to identify planning constraints which may occur pursuant to the
revised California Environmental Quality Act Statutes and Guidelines and other applicable
environmental regulations. Sapphos Environmental will complete the literature review, records search,
agency coordination, and field work necessary to characterize the baseline conditions extant at the site
and assess what planning constraints may exist that could hinder environmental clearance of the
proposed project under all applicable environmental statutes and regulations. Literature reviewed will
include: (1) The City of Huntington Beach General Plan (1996); (2) Regional Comprehensive Plan
(Southern California Association of Governments, 1995); (3) U.S.G.S. 7.5 minute series Newport Beach
Quadrangle; (4) The California Department of Fish and Game Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB);
and (5) recently completed CEQA documents for nearby projects.
Sapphos Environmental will prepare a query letter to all regulatory agencies that may ultimately have
jurisdiction over the proposed project. Upon authorization from the City of Huntington Beach,
Sapphos Environmental will initiate and conduct all contacts with the community, interested
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individuals, and private organizations necessary to complete the Analysis. Contact Report Forms will
be used to document all such contacts.
Following completion of the literature review, field work, and regulatory agency coordination, a draft
Analysis will be prepared for review by the City of Huntington Beach. The organization of the draft
Analysis will be as follows:
Title Page
The title page will include the project title, a statement that the document was prepared for the City
of Huntington Beach, the name of the project, address, and publication date.
Executive Summary
An Executive Summary will be prepared describing the project background, the project objectives,
future actions that might be expected in conjunction with the proposed project, and the evaluation of
the presence or absence of significant planning constraints. The Analysis will also identify areas where
planning opportunities are determined to exist. A summary description of the identified environmental
constraints and opportunities will be provided in the Executive Summary. This section will contain the
following subsections:
Project Description
Summary of Environmental Constraints
Summary of Environmental Opportunities
Table of Contents
The Table of Contents will include major headings outlined in conformance with CEQA Guidelines
Appendix 1, Environmental Checklist Form, a list of tables, a list of figures, and a list of anticipated
technical appendices.
Project Description
The project location will be described based on survey information available from the City of
Huntington Beach. Project boundaries will be clearly delineated on a topographic map. The need for
the proposed project will be described in the context of the City of Huntington Beach General Plan and
relevant elements of the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Comprehensive
Plan. The goals and objectives of the project defined at the initiation meeting will be incorporated into
the project description. The need for the project action will be stated in terms of attaining the initially
defined goals and objectives for the project. Specific project information to be provided includes:
• Project Proponent
• Address
• Project Type
9 Location
0 Purpose and Need
• Other Environmental Compliance Documentation Available
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A vicinity map and a site-specific project map (including the address for the proposed improvements)
will be included.
Analysis of Environmental Constraints and Opportunities
The Analysis will address all issue areas identified in Appendix G to the Revised CEQA Guidelines
(1998). In this way, a baseline of environmental information regarding the potential constraints extant
at the site will be compiled. This analysis will be prepared to a level of detail and technical and
procedural adequacy that will enable it to be incorporated into subsequent environmental
documentation which may be required at a later date in support of the proposed project.
While the Analysis will address all issue areas pursuant to the Revised CEQA Guidelines, the focus of
the opportunities and constraints analysis will be on those issue areas identified during a project site
walk-through and meeting of the City of Huntington Beach Departmental Advisory Committee which
was held November 12, 1998. Those issues are outlined as follows:
0 Biological Resources: According to the City of Huntington Beach General Plan,
approximately 15 acres on the project site support potential wetland habitat. Based on
the site inspection, this area consists of a riparian corridor sustained by urban drainage
along a preexisting historic natural drainage. Three species of willow trees reaching
heights of over 30 feet have been reported to exist on-site. The site supports a mature
riparian mini-forest. During the site visit on November 12, American kestrel and
loggerhead shrike were observed onsite. The site potentially supports a designated
Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area.
• Flood Control/Hydrology: Most of the lower elevation portions of the site are zoned
A99 on the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map. Apparently a portion of this area may no
longer be in the floodplain once the map is completed. No construction of structures
within the floodplain is contemplated.
The City of Huntington Beach granted the Orange County Flood Control District an
easement that allows them to use the lower elevations as a detention basin. The
easement apparently conveys to the Orange County Flood Control District the eventual
need to include recreation amenities within the Park.
• Traffic/Circulation/Parking: There are two existing pedestrian entrances to the site
from Coldwater Lane. There is an existing 61-car parking lot on the top of the Hill
behind the Newland Shopping Center, and access to the site requires crossing the
Newland Shopping Center parking lot. The preliminary parking design prepared by
NOVIS does not address the multiple uses proposed for the Park, including a Senior
Center/Multi-Purpose Center; relocation of a 9-hale, par 3 golf course; Newland House
and Museum; Newland Barn;and neighborhood park. A parking plan which takes into
account these needs will be required.
• Water: A City of Huntington Beach main water line is available for water connections
for irrigation.
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• Utilities: It is understood that infrastructure improvements would be required for gas,
electricity, and telephone.
• Land Use: Current land uses include: Yorktown Street to the north, a condominium
complex to the northwest, Coldwater Lane and single family residential to the east,
Adams Street to the south and more condos, and the Newland Shopping Center to the
west, Hoag Hospital Outpatient Facility to the northwest. The Orange County Flood
Control District has a small parking lot on Adams Street. There is also a large floodgate
on Adams Street, and a perimeter maintenance road parallel to Coldwater Lane and
Adams Street. The site includes the Newland House Museum (historic structure), the
Newland Barn (used for group meetings), and a supporting parking lot.
The Bartlett Park site came into the City's ownership as a result of a Quimby Act
dedication. Historic land uses for the site are not currently known. At the time the City
took possession of the site, it was promised that a neighborhood park facility would be
constructed at the facility.
• Public Services: There is no anticipated requirement for additional police services as
a result of potential improvements to the Bartlett Park site.
Existing fire services are adequate to support the site in it's current state. One to two
fire hydrants will be required. The parking lot will need to include a hammerhead or
45/15 radius turnaround to accommodate fire trucks. A fire lane will be required. The
building will be required to have sprinklers.
• Noise: Residents of the condominium complex adjacent to the park site are opposed
to park uses adjacent to their property because of the potential for noise impacts.
• Cultural Resources: There are two known cultural resource sites mapped on the site.
• Recreation: The area appears to be primarily used for walking and dog walking.
The following approach will be undertaken in support of the Analysis for each of the following issue
areas:
0 Aesthetics: The aesthetics section will include an analysis of the opportunities and
constraints relating to scenic vistas; scenic resources such as trees, rock outcroppings,
and historic buildings within a state scenic highway; and the existing visual character
or quality of the site and its surroundings. This analysis will be based on information
regarding scenic character, distinct visual resources and sensitive viewsheds from
planning documents such as the County of Orange General Plan and City of
Huntington Beach General Plan; and analyses of line-of-sight from critical viewpoints.
• Agricultural Resources: The agricultural resources section will include an analysis of
Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (as shown on
maps prepared as part of the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the
California Resources Agency); and any existing zoning for agricultural use or a
Williamson Act contract. An analysis of these potential impacts will be prepared based
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on the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997)
prepared by the California Department of Conservation.
• Air Quality: An opportunities and constraints analysis of air quality issues will be
undertaken by JHA Environmental Consultants, LLC who will prepare the air quality
section of the Analysis. The air quality section of the environmental analysis will
evaluate issues relating to: the applicable air quality plan; air quality standard; increase
of any criteria pollutant for which the region is in non-attainment under an applicable
federal or state ambient air quality standard; exposure of sensitive receptors to
substantial pollutant concentrations. The traffic study for the project will be reviewed
to determine the existing regional vehicle miles traveled associated with the project and
the resulting air quality parameters will be calculated.
• Biological Resources: Issues relating to biological resources will be determined by the
evaluation of: existing sensitive habitat conditions/issues; any candidate, sensitive, or
special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or as identified
by the California Department of Fish and Game (Department) or the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (Service); any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community
identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulation or the Department or Service;
any federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act; any
wildlife movement issues relating to native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species
or established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors or existing use of native
wildlife nursery sites; any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources;
or any provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Communities
Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional or state habitat conservation plan.
Baseline data for the impact analysis will be completed as part of the Analysis through
a search of the California Natural Diversity Data Base (CNDDB) for the U.S.G.S.
topographic quadrangle in which the proposed project occurs (Seal'Beach quadrangle)
to determine which rare plant communities and sensitive species of plants and wildlife
have been recorded as occurring within the project area; through general biological
surveys to determine plant community types and the potential for sensitive species to
occur; a review of the Federal Register listing packages for any federally listed
endangered species or candidate species potentially occurring at the site; a review of
literature pertaining to habitat requirements of sensitive species potentially occurring
at the site; and a review of the California Department of Fish and Game Annual Report
on the Status of California's Listed Threatened and Endangered Plants and Animals.
• Cultural Resources: An analysis of issues relating to existing cultural resources will be
based on: an evaluation of significant archeological resources; any existing unique
paleontological resources or sites or unique geologic features; and any human remains,
including those interred outside of a formal cemetery. The baseline cultural resources
will that will be developed for the Analysis will be described in accordance with the
previously prepared Phase I and Phase II cultural resources investigations conducted
at the Park.
• Geology and Soils: The opportunities and constraints analysis for geologic resources
will be based on: issues relating to known earthquake faults, seismic ground shaking,
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seismic-related ground failure, or landslides; soil erosion or the loss of topsoil; any
unstable geologic unit or substrate; or existing expansive soils. This analysis will be
based on the existing conditions determined from a review of relevant literature,
stereoscopic aerial photographs (black and white or color), topographic maps of the
project site and immediately surrounding area, and City of Huntington Beach
requirements (planning, building and safety, and engineering).
• Hazards and Hazardous Materials: An evaluation of hazards and hazardous materials
will be based on issues relating to: existing/ potential significant hazards to the public
or environment through routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials;
significant hazard to the public or environmental through reasonably foreseeable upset
and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous material into the
environment; hazardous emissions or handling of hazardous or acutely hazardous
materials, substances or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed
school; impairment of the implementation of or physically interference with an adopted
emergency response or evacuation plan; exposure of people or structures to a
significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildfire. The assessment of hazards to
public health and safety will be addressed based on information contained in existing
databases available through the State Department of Health Services and the United
States Environmental Protection Agency. This information will be used to determine
the potential for the site to contain material that represents a potential hazard to public
health and safety.
• Hydrology and Water Quality: The opportunities and constraints analysis relating to
-hydrology and water quality of the site will be assessed from issues relating to: violation
of any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements; depletion of
groundwater supplies or interference with groundwater recharge; existing drainage
patterns, including existing streams; existing runoff water and storm drain facilities;
water quality; and the 100-year flood hazard area. This analysis will be based on: a
description of surface and subsurface hydrology, existing water quality, FEMA
designated flood hazard zones, and "Capital Storm" floodpath. The USGS 7.5 minute
series topographic maps for the study area will be used to verify any potential "blue-
line" streams in the study area. The total amount of existing impervious surface will be
evaluated.
• Land Use and Planning: Issues relating to land use and planning will be based on:
applicable land use plan policies and/or regulations of an agency with jurisdiction over
the project adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect;
and any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan.
Baseline information will be derived from sources including the Southern California
Association of Governments' Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide, existing
County of Orange and City of Huntington Beach General Plans, the and the City of
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance.
• Mineral Resources: The assessment of mineral resources will evaluation the availability
of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of
the state; and identification of any locally important mineral resource recovery site
delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan unavailable for
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development or extraction. The location of extant mineral resources will be identified
during the Analysis. This evaluation will also include an evaluation of existing energy
resources on the project site. Additional assessment will be based on information
available from planning documents such as the County of Orange general Plan and
City of Huntington Beach General Plan.
• Noise: An analysis of issues relating to noise will be based on: existing noise; any
existing ground borne vibration; ambient noise levels in the project vicinity. This
information will be collected using several automatic noise monitoring units to be
determined upon site inspection and assessment. The data will be downloaded to a
computer system at which point the data will be analyzed to include average,
maximum, and minimum noise levels in each hour as well as the L50, L25, L8, and L2
statistical noise levels contained in the County of Orange Noise Ordinance.
• Population and Housing: This portion of the Analysis will address existing growth rates
identified in adopted regional plans; and any existing housing in the study area.
Existing levels of population and housing at the proposed project site and in the Service
Area will be described based on the adopted General Plans of the County of Orange
and the City of Huntington Beach, in addition to existing conditions identified in the
Analysis. Projected levels of growth will be described in accordance with the Southern
California Association of Governments Regional Comprehensive Plan, the County of
Los Angeles Streamlined General Plan, and District projections for the Service Area.
• Public Services: The opportunities and constraints analysis relating to public services
to occur will be based on: existing government facilities, existing service ratios,
response times and other performance objectives for fire protection, police protection,
schools, parks, or other public facilities. The County of Orange General Plan and the
City of Huntington Beach General Plan will be reviewed for applicable policies.
Coordination with local public service agencies and departments will be consulted for
information such as emergency service response times.
• Recreation: Issues relating to recreation will be considered based on existing
recreational facilities and levels of use. This information will include a review of
existing recreational amenities at the park, adjacent and nearby recreational facilities
and their uses, a review of policies relating to recreation from planning documents such
as the County of Orange General Plan and the City of Huntington Beach General Plan.
• Transportation/Traffic: An assessment of the opportunities and constraints relating
to traffic and circulation will be based on: existing traffic load and capacity of the street
system; level of service standard established by the County congestion management
agency for designated roads; hazards due to a design feature; emergency access;
parking capacity and alternative transportation. Traffic information for the Analysis
will be developed from the following studies: review of prior area traffic data and
forecasts to include previous staff correspondence, traffic studies, City traffic model
documentation and runs and other relevant planning documents; review of any
planned street improvements in the project area; review of expected network changes
due to build-out of the City's Highway Master Plan; research data with the City
Planning Department regarding the status of other projects in the area which may
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contribute to the cumulative impacts on the street system in the project area; field
surveys of adjoining development, street geometries, land configurations, traffic
controls, and parking restrictions on Yorktown Avenue, Coldwater Lane, Newland
Street, Adams Avenue, and Beach Boulevard; inventory existing site access
characteristics; inventory lane configuration, geometry and intersection control at up
to ten key intersections in the project vicinity; prepare a traffic generation forecast for
the proposed project for the AM peak hour, PM peak hour and daily time frames based
on trip generation factors from the City-approved menu, rates/equations using the Sixth
Edition, Trip Generation, published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE),
or other published trip generation documents; and determine anticipated parking
demand for the preliminary project description using City parking code rates and/or
other published parking demand documents.
• Utilities and Service Systems: An evaluation of the opportunities and constraints
relating to utilities and service systems will be based on: wastewater treatment
requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board; existing wastewater
facilities; existing storm drainage facilities; existing entitlement to supply water to the
project; existing wastewater treatment capacity; landfill capacity that services the Park;
and federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste. Information
for this analysis will be obtained through the review of relevant regional and local
planning documents;coordination with City Department of Public Works; coordination
with County agencies such as the County Sanitation Districts of Orange County and the
Orange County Water District; and coordination with the project engineer.
Bibliography
A complete bibliography including all materials (including grey literature) used in development of the
Analysis will be prepared and included in the document.
Work Product
15 Copies of Administrative Draft Environmental Opportunities and Constraints Analysis
2 sets of Draft Presentation Quality , Large Format Graphics Displaying Opportunities and
Constraints Analysis
TASK 1.2.3 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES ANALYSIS
Sapphos Environmental will respond to questions and comments on the draft Analysis from the City
of Huntington Beach, and will incorporate one set of written revisions into a final Analysis to be
submitted to NOVIS and the City of Huntington Beach for use in the project decision-making process.
Requests for additional revisions will be undertaken on a time-and-materials basis.
Work Product
5 Copies of Screencheck Draft Environmental Constraints and Opportunities Analysis
5 Copies Final Environmental Constraints and Opportunities Analysis
2 Sets of Final Presentation Quality , Large Format Graphics Displaying Opportunities and
Constraints Analysis
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TASK 1.2.4 INITIAL STUDY
Prior to preparation of further environmental documentation pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), preparation of an Initial Study is required. Based on the information contained
in the Analysis, Sapphos Environmental will prepare an Initial Study Environmental Checklist in
accordance with newly revised Appendix G of the CEQA Statutes and Guidelines (revised 1998).
The Environmental Checklist Form will include: Project Title, Lead Agency Name and Address, Contact
Person and Phone Number, Project Location, Project Sponsor's Name and Address, General Plan
Designation, Zoning, Description of Project, Surrounding Land Uses and Setting, and a List of Other
Agencies Whose Approval is Required. The Environmental Analysis will address:
• Aesthetics
• Agriculture Resources
• Air Quality
• Biological Resources
• Cultural Resources
• Geology and Soils
• Hazards and Hazardous
• Hydrology and Water Quality
• Land Use and Planning
• Mineral Resources
• Noise
• Population and Housing
• Public Services
• Recreation
• Transportation/traffic
• Utilities and Service Systems
Work Product:
Submit 5 Copies and 1 Disk Copy of an Initial Study Environmental Checklist
TASK 1.2.5 PROJECT COORDINATION
For the purposes of estimating cost, it has been assumed that four project coordination meetings will
be undertaken during the course of preparing the Analysis. It is assumed that these meetings will be
held at the City of Huntington Beach's offices. In addition to these four project coordination meetings,
Sapphos Environmental will attend one Community Services Commission Meeting and one City
Council Study Session. Meetings required in addition to the Project Initiation Meeting, the four Project
Coordination Meetings, the Community Services Commission Meeting and the City Council Study
Session will be billed on a time and materials basis in accordance with the Standard Schedule of Fees,
provided in Enclosure 2, Estimated Cost.
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SECTION 4.0
SCHEDULE
Sapphos Environmental has developed a schedule for completion of an Opportunities and Constraints
Analysis (OCA) in support of the proposed development of Bartlett Park. The ability to achieve the
delineated project milestones is based on the following assumptions:
TASK 1.2 OPPORTUNITIES AND-CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS
• City of Huntington Beach staff will be available to meet with the project team within
one week of authorization to proceed
• City of Huntington Beach shall provide Sapphos Environmental with all available
information related to the environmental conditions of the Park site, including aerial
photos, prior to the project initiation meeting.
The conceptual schedule is as follows:
TASK 1.2 OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS
Work Task Calendar Days from Start
Authorization to Proceed 1
Project initiation Meeting 3
Sapphos Environmental to complete literature review 10
Sapphos Environmental to conduct baseline data collection 26
Sapphos Environmental to submit Screencheck Draft
Opportunities and Constraints Analysis (OCA) to the City of
Huntington Beach (City) [20 copies] 40
City to provide comments on Draft OCA to Sapphos
Environmental 47
Sapphos Environmental to provide one camera-ready and 30 54
copies of the Final OCA to the City
Sapphos Environmental to provide draft Initial Study to the City
for review 60
City to provide Sapphos Environmental with comments on the
Draft Initial Study 67
Sapphos Environmental to provide one camera-ready and 30
copies of the Initial Study to the City 74
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SECTION 5
ESTIMATED COST
This estimated cost to prepare an Environmental Opportunities and Constraints Analysis is intended to
define the parameters that will guide the planning process for development of a feasible and
implementable project. All work undertaken pursuant to the Environmental Opportunities and
Constraints Analysis will be fully applicable to the environmental impact report.
This estimated cost has been prepared based on the following assumptions:
• The City of Huntington Beach will provide an aerial photograph of the site (1 inch equals 200
feet).
• The City of Huntington Beach will provide topographic map (scale: 1 inch equals 200 or 300
feet).
• The City of Huntington Beach will provide copies of all previously prepared environmental and
technical investigations.
PHASE I: ENVIRONMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS
Principal/Project Manager 8 hours $90.00/hr $720.00
Botanist III 4 hours $60.00/hr S240.00
Wildlife Biologist III 4 hours $60.00/hr $240.00
Environmental Analyst III 8 hours $50.00/hr $400.00
Archaeologist 1 4 hours $70.00/hr $280.00
Environmental Planner 111 4 hours $55.00/hr $220.00
Principal Noise Consultant 4 hours $130.00/hr $520.00
Senior Engineer 4 hours $110.00/hr $440.00
Senior Geologist 4 hours $105.00/hr $420.00
Registered Environmental Assessor 4 hours $70.00lhr $280.00
Traffic Manager 6 hours $155.00/hr $930.00
Traffic Engineer 10 hours $105.00/hr $1,050.00
Wordprocessing 6 hours $40.00/hr $240.00
Editing 2 hours $40.00/hr $80.00
Graphics 4 hours $45.00/hr $180.00
Labor Cost for Task 1.2.1 $6,240.00
Direct Cost for Task 1.2.1 $936.00
TOTAL COST FOR TASK 1.2.1 $7 176.00
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TASK 1.2.2 ENVI RON MENTAL-0 PPORTUN IT]ES AND CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS---
Principal/Project Manager 28 hours $90.00/hr $2,520.00
Botanist III 20 hours $60.00/hr $1,200.00
Wildlife Biologist 111 20 hours $60.00/hr $1,200.00
Environmental Analyst III 30 hours S50.00/hr $1,500.00
Environmental Analyst V 30 hours S30.00/hr $900.00
Archaeologist 1 8 hours $70.00/hr $560.00
Environmental Planner 111 24 hours $55.00/hr $1,320.00
Air Quality Specialist 6 hours $95.00/hr $570.00
Principal Noise Consultant 20 hours $130.00/hr $2,600.00
Noise Specialist 12 hours $90.00/hr $1,080.00
Senior Engineer 28 hours $110.00/hr $3,080.00
Senior Geologist 30 hours $105.00/hr $3,150.00
Registered Environmental Assessor 46 hours $70.00/hr $3,220.00
Traffic,manager 19 hours $155.00/hr S2,945.00
Traffic Engineer 69 hours $105.00/hr $7,245.00
Wordprocessing 36 hours $40.00/hr $1,440.00
Editing 8 hours S40.00/hr $320.00
Graphics 16 hours $45.00/hr $720.00
Labor Cost for Task 2 $35,570.00
Direct Cost for Task 2 $5,335.50
TOTAL COST FOR TASK 2 $40 905.50
Principal/Project Manager 10 hours $90.00/hr $900.00
Environmental Analyst III 20 hours $50.00/hr $1,000.00
Environmental Analyst V 20 hours $30.00/hr $600.00
Wordprocessing 16 hours $40.00/hr $640.00
Graphics 10 hours $45.00/hr $450.00
Labor Cost for Task 1.2.3 $3,590.00
Direct Cost for Task 1.2.3 $538.50
TOTAL COST FOR TASK 1.2.3 $4 128.50
Principal/Project Manager 10 hours $90.00/hr $900.00
Environmental Analyst 111 20 hours $50.00/hr $1,000.00
Wordprocessing/Editor 8 hours $40.00/hr $320.00
Graphics Specialist 4 hours $45.00/hr $180.00
Labor Cost for Task 1.2.4 $2,400.00
Direct Cost for Task 1.2.4 $360.00
TOTAL COST FOR TASK 1.2.4 $2,760.00
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Principal/Project Manager 23 hours $90.00/hr $2,070.00
Environmental Analyst Itl 31 hours $50.00/hr $1,550.00
Labor Cost for Task 1.2.5 $3,620.00
Direct Cost for Task 1.2.5 $543.00
TOTAL COST FOR TASK 1.2.5 $4 163.00
TOTAL COST: $59,133.00
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1 999 STANDARD SCHEDULE OF FEES
Sapphos Environmental provides consulting services in environmental compliance and resource management planning.
Sapphos Environmental's schedule of fees reflects our desire to provide our clients (found mostly within the public sector)
high-quality technical expertise at competitive rates. Compensation will based on the following schedule of fees and
charges:
Hourly tabor Rates
Principal 1 Project Manager $ 90.00
Assistant Project Manager $ 75.00 Landscape Architect Inspector $ 70.00
Botanist 1 $ 80.00 Landscape Architect Technician $ 65.00
Botanist 11 $ 70.00 Landscape Architect Administration $ 60.00
Botanist III $ 60.00 Air Quality Specialist $ 95.00
Botanist IV $ 50.00 Air Quality Analyst $ 50.00
Botanist V $ 40.00 Principal Noise Consultant $130.00
Wildlife Biologist 1 $110.00 Noise Specialist $ 90.00
Wildlife Biologist II $ 80.00 Noise Technician $ 65.00
Wildlife Biologist 111 $ 60.00 Principal Engineer $125.00
Wildlife Biologist IV $ 50.00 Senior Engineer $110.00
Wildlife Biologist V $ 40.00 Senior Geologist $105.00
Environmental Analyst I 5 65.00 Engineering Geologist S 80.00
Environmental Analyst II $ 55.00 Geologist Technician $ 80.00
Environmental Analyst III $ 50.00 Registered Environmental Assessor $ 70.00
Environmental Analyst IV $ 40.00 Traffic Manager* $155.00
Environmental Analyst V $ 30.00 Traffic Engineer" $105.00
Archaeologist 1 $ 70.00 Traffic Associate Engineer $ 85.00
Archaeologist II S 60.00 Traffic CADD Designer S 65.00
Archaeologist III $ 45.00 Traffic Administrator $ 55.00
Archaeologist Crew $ 30.00 Traffic Graphics $ 55.00
Environmental Planner 1 $ 75.00 Traffic Support $ 45.00
Environmental Planner 11 $ 65.00 Wordprocessing $ 40.00
Environmental Planner III $ 55.00 Editing $ 40.00
Environmental Planner IV $ 45.00 Graphics $ 45.00
Environmental Planner V $ 35.00 Student Intern 1 $ 25.00
Landscape Architect Manager $125.00 Student Intern 11 $ 20.00
Landscape Architect Project
Professional $105.00
Note that rates for Traffic Manager and Traffic Engineer have been adjusted to reflect project traffic consultants'rates.
Direct Expenses
Direct expenses are billed at the amount charged.
1. Out-of--pocket expenses(such as, but not limited to,travel,telephone, messenger service, lodging,meals, blueprint,reproduction,
photographic services):cost, as charged to Sapphos Environmental.
2. Subcontractors fees: as quoted.
3. Passenger car mileage: S0.32 per mile.
4. Four-wheel drive vehicles: $0.70 per mile.
5. Photocopy: $0.1 1 per page(8.5" x 1 1"or 8.5" x 14")or$0.25 per page(oversize)
6. Facsimile: $1.00 per page. Charge does not apply to materials received via facsimile from client.
Payment Terms
Sapphos Environmental invoices are due for payment at the time they are issued to the client. Sapphos Environmental allows 30 days
from issue of invoice to resolve Client questions and for timely processing and handling. The stringent cost controls effected by
Sapphos Environmental during the last six years are directly related to receipt of timely payment from our clients.Therefore, effective
January 1, 1999,Sapphos Environmental will institute an interest charge for late payments, in accordance with the following schedule:
• 30 days(or any portion thereof) past due: 1.8%
• 60 days(or any portion thereof) past due: 3.6%
• 90 days (or any portion thereo0pa5t due: 5.4%
• 120 days or greater past due: referred to collections. Interest accrues at 1.8% for each thirty day period (or portion thereof)
which the invoice remains unpaid.
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LIMITS OF GENERAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
This Section of the Proposal documents Sapphos Environmental's insurance coverage information.
General Liability Insurance
Policy No.: CB960451
Sapphos Environmental currently carries Commercial General Liability Insurance with coverage limits of
$1,000,000.00 each occurrence and 2 million aggregate. The policy includes Products-Completed
Operations with limits of $1,000,000.00 and Personal and Advertising Injury limit of$1,000,000.00.
Professional Liability Insurance
Policy No.: CSJIP.22896
The Professional Liability Insurance coverage limits are $1,000,000.00 each claim and aggregate.
Automobile Insurance
Policy No.: CB960452
Sapphos Environmental currently carries Commercial Automobile Insurance with coverage limits of
$1,000,000.00 Combined Single Limit per occurrence for bodily injury and for property damage liability.
Workers' Compensation
Policy No.: 1 3 61 244-96
Sapphos Environmental's State Fund Workers' Compensation and Employer's liability insurance limits is
$1,000,000.00.
Sapphos Environmental shall furnish a certificate of insurance and maintain an updated certificate on insurance
during the term of any executed contract. The City of Huntington Beach shall be named as additional insured
on the Certificate of Insurance. A copy of the Proposed Certificate of Insurance is attached for your review.
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LTR. INSURANCE NUMBER EFFEC.DATE EXPIR.DATE LIMITS
GENERAL LIABILITY General Aggregate $2,000,000
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[ ]Claims Made Personal 81 Adv.In u $1,000,000
[X I Occurrence Each Occurrence $1,000,000
[X] Independent Contractors Fire Damage-(any one fire $ 50,000
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LIABILITY Aggre2ate $1,000,000
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liability arising out of named insureds operations for Project: to Prepare an Opportunities and Constraints Analysis and
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2000 MAIN STREET,3R°FLOOR EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF.THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL MAIL 30 DAYS'WRITTEN NOTICE
HUNGTINGTON BEACH,CALIFORNIA 92648 TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT. EXCEPT IN THE EVENT OF
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PROPOSAL TO PREPARE `
AN OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS ANALYSES
AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
FOR THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
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SECTION I
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Sapphos Environmental understands that the City of Huntington Beach is currently involved in
preparing plans for development of Bartlett Park, a 30-acre park site located within the limits of the City
of Huntington Beach, and that NOVIS is providing design and architectural service in support of this
project. As currently designed the project is intended to provide the following uses:
• 40,000 sf senior center
' • Relocation of nine-hole 3 par driftwood golf course to this site
• Neighborhood park facilities
• Parking
There are several existing facilities and factors that must be taken into consideration in the design of
Bartlett Park.
• Newland House
• Newland Barn
• Parking- 61 spaces
• Flood Detention area
• California Department of Fish and Came Ecologically Sensitive Habitat Area (ESHA)
• Perimeter trail
Sapphos Environmental further understands that a detailed report clearly documenting the
environmental constraints and opportunities of the proposed project is essential to the City's planning
and design process. Sapphos Environmental will prepare an Environmental Opportunities and
Constraints Analysis (Analysis) to a level of detail necessary to provide the City and the City's architect,
NOVIS, with a clear understanding of the environmental constraints and opportunities extant at the
proposed project site. The Analysis will enable the applicant to tailor designs for the proposed project
to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental laws,regulations,and processes, including(but
not limited to) the California Environmental Quality Act. Sapphos Environmental has prepared the
scope of services based on the following assumptions:
• The Analysis will be used by the City (and their consultant) to develop a conceptual
plan and alternatives to the conceptual that are capable of meeting most of the basic
objectives of the proposed project and address the environmental constraints and
opportunities that are inherent to the subject property. At least one conceptual plan
shall be designed to avoid impacts on jurisdictional "waters of the "United States."
• The City will review the Analysis and the conceptual plan and alternatives to the
conceptual plan and identify a proposed alternative.
• Sapphos Environmental will prepare an Initial Study based on the proposed alternative
and make a determination regarding the potential for significant impacts.
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All the information gathered as part of the opportunities and constraints analysis will be
prepared in a suitable format for later use in subsequent environmental analysis. The
environmental information will be provided to the City in a format (matrix, map, and text) that
will allow the City to define those alternatives capable of addressing most of the basic
objectives of the proposed project.
1.2 SCOPE OF SERVICES -OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS
TASK 1.2.1 PROJECT INITIATION
Following receipt of written authorization to proceed, Sapphos Environmental will meet with the City
and representatives of the City of Huntington Beach to clearly define and describe the proposed
project.. A project description will be prepared including: location, project background (purpose and
need for the proposed action), and project elements. The location of the proposed project will be
described with cross-references to a regional vicinity map and a site-specific map. The location will
include coordinates from the U.S.G.S. topographic quadrangle(s), proximate landmarks, and address.
A clear statement of project objectives is an essential element in ensuring inclusion of the technical
detail required for the Analysis. Sapphos Environmental will work with the City of Huntington Beach
to identify project objectives and to tie those objectives to adopted policies and guidelines, statutes and
regulations wherever possible. Project objectives will be summarized and submitted to the City of
Huntington Beach for review and approval. The purpose and need for the proposed project will be
described. Project elements will be described as clearly as possible in terms of their location,function,
and quantitative (e.g., grading volumes, linear miles of infrastructure improvements) and qualitative .
(e.g., consistency with agency requirements) characteristics. Quantitative information to be included
in the project description will be provided by the City and NUVIS.
Work Products
Memorandum for the Record detailing project objectives, project elements, and project
description
TASK 1.2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES ANALYSIS
The purpose of the Analysis will be to identify planning constraints which may occur pursuant to the
revised California Environmental Quality Act Statutes and Guidelines and other applicable
environmental regulations. Sapphos Environmental will complete the literature review, records search,
agency coordination, and field work necessary to characterize the baseline conditions extant at the site
and. assess what planning constraints may exist that could hinder environmental clearance of the
proposed project under all applicable environmental statutes and regulations. Literature reviewed will
include: (1) The City of Huntington Beach General Plan (1996); (2) Regional Compiehensive Plan
(Southern California Association of Governments, 1995); (3) U.S.G.S. 7.5 minute series Newport Beach
Quadrangle; (4) The California Department of Fish and Game Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB);
and (5) recently completed CEQA documents for nearby projects.
Sapphos Environmental will prepare a query letter to all regulatory agencies that may ultimately have
jurisdiction over the proposed project. Upon authorization from the City of Huntington Beach,
Sapphos Environmental will initiate and conduct all contacts with the community, interested
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individuals, and private'organizations necessary to complete the Analysis. Contact Report Forms will
be used to document all such contacts.
Following completion of the literature review, field work, and regulatory agency coordination, a draft
Analysis will be prepared for review by the City of Huntington Beach. The organization of the draft
Analysis will be as follows:
Title Page
The title page will include the project title, a statement that the document was prepared for the City
of Huntington Beach, the name of the project, address, and publication date.
Executive Summary
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An*Executive Summary will be prepared describing the project background, the project objectives,
fGtdre actions that might be expected in conjunction with the proposed project, and the evaluation of
the presence or absence of significant planning constraints. The Analysis will also identify areas where
planning opportunities are determined to exist. A summary description of the identified environmental
constraints and opportunities will be provided in the Executive Summary. This section will contain the
following subsections:
Project Description
Summary of Environmental Constraints
Summary of Environmental Opportunities
Table of Contents
The Table of Contents will include major headings outlined in conformance with CEQA Guidelines
Appendix 1, Environmental Checklist Form, a list of tables, a list of figures, and a list of anticipated
technical appendices.
Project Description
The project location will be described based on survey information available from the City of
Huntington Beach. Project boundaries will be clearly delineated on a topographic map. The need for
the proposed project will be described in the context of the City of Huntington Beach General Plan and
relevant elements of the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Comprehensive
Plan. The goals and objectives of the project defined at the initiation meeting will be incorporated into
the project description. The need for the project action will be stated in terms of attaining the initially
defined goals and objectives for the project. Specific project information to be provided includes:
• Project Proponent
• Address
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Location
• Purpose and Need
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A vicinity map and a site-specific project map (including the address for the proposed improvements)
will be included.
Analysis of Environmental Constraints and Opportunities
The Analysis will address all issue areas identified in Appendix G to the Revised CEQA Guidelines
0 99a). In this way, a baseline of environmental information regarding the potential constraints extant
at the site will be compiled. This analysis will be prepared to a level of detail and technical and
procedural adequacy that will enable it to be incorporated into subsequent environmental
documentation which may be required at a later date in support of the proposed project.
While the Analysis will address all issue areas pursuant to the Revised CEQA Guidelines, the focus of
the opportunities and constraints analysis will be on those issue areas identified during a project site
wallk-through and meeting of the City of Huntington Beach Departmental Advisory Committee which
was held November 12, 1998. Those issues are outlined as follows:
• Biological Resources: According to the City of Huntington Beach General Plan,
approximately 15 acres on the project site support potential wetland habitat. Based on
the site inspection, this area consists of a riparian corridor sustained by urban drainage
along a preexisting historic natural drainage. Three species of willow trees reaching
heights of over 30 feet have been reported to exist on-site. The site supports a mature
riparian mini-forest. During the site visit on November 12, American kestrel and
loggerhead shrike were observed onsite. The site potentially supports a designated
Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area.
• Flood Control/Hydrology: Most of the lower elevation portions of the site are zoned
A99 on the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map. Apparently a portion of this area may no
longer be in the floodplain once the map is completed. No construction of structures
within the floodplain is contemplated.
The City of Huntington Beach granted the Orange County Flood Control District an
easement that allows them to use the lower elevations as a detention basin. The
easement apparently conveys to the Orange County Flood Control District the eventual
need to include recreation amenities within the Park.
• Traffic/Circulation/Parking: There are two existing pedestrian entrances to the site
from Coldwater Lane. There is an existing 61-car parking lot on the top of the Hill
behind the Newland Shopping Center, and access to the site requires crossing the
Newland Shopping Center parking lot. The preliminary parking design prepared by
NOVIS does not address the multiple uses proposed for the Park, including a Senior
Center/Multi-Purpose Center;relocation of a 9-hole, par 3 golf course; Newland House
and Museum; Newland Barn;and neighborhood park. A parking plan which takes into
account these needs will be required.
• Water:A City of Huntington Beach main water line is available for water connections
for irrigation.
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• Utilities: It is understood that infrastructure improvements would be required for gas,
electricity, and telephone.
• Land Use: Current land uses include: Yorktown Street to the north, a condominium
complex to the northwest, Coldwater Lane and single family residential to the east,
Adams Street to the south and more condos, and the Newland Shopping Center to the
west, Hoag Hospital Outpatient Facility to the northwest. The Orange County Flood
Control District has a small parking lot on Adams Street. There is also a large floodgate
on Adams Street, and a perimeter maintenance road parallel to Coldwater Lane and
Adams Street. The site includes the Newland House Museum (historic structure), the
Newland Barn (used for group meetings), and a supporting parking lot.
The Bartlett Park site came into the City's ownership as a result of a Quimby Act
► dedication. Historic land uses for the site are not currently known. At the time the City
took possession of the site, it was promised that a neighborhood park facility would be
constructed at the facility.
• Public Services: There is no anticipated requirement for additional police services as
a result of potential improvements to the Bartlett Park site.
Existing fire services are adequate to support the site in it's current state. One to two
fire hydrants will be required. The parking lot will need to include a hammerhead or
45/15 radius turnaround to accommodate fire trucks. A fire lane will be required. The
building will be required to have sprinklers.
• Noise: Residents of the condominium complex adjacent to the park site are opposed
to park uses adjacent to their property because of the potential for noise impacts.
0 Cultural Resources: There are two known cultural resource sites mapped on the site.
• Recreation: The area appears to be primarily used for walking and dog walking.
The following approach will be undertaken in support of the Analysis for each of the following issue
areas:
• Aesthetics: The aesthetics section will include an analysis of the opportunities and
constraints relating to scenic vistas; scenic resources such as trees, rock outcroppings,
and historic buildings within a state scenic highway; and the existing visual character
or quality of the site and its surroundings. This analysis will be based on information
regarding scenic character, distinct visual resources and sensitive viewsheds from
planning documents such as the County of Orange General Plan and City of
Huntington Beach General Plan;and analyses of line-of-sight from critical viewpoints.
• Agricultural Resources: The agricultural resources section will include an analysis of
Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (as shown on
maps prepared as part of the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the
California Resources Agency); and any existing zoning for agricultural use or a
Williamson Act contract. An analysis of these potential impacts will be prepared based
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on the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997)
prepared by the California Department of Conservation.
• Air Quality: An opportunities and constraints analysis of air quality issues will be
undertaken by JHA Environmental Consultants, LLC who will prepare the air quality
section of the Analysis. The air quality section of the environmental analysis will
evaluate issues relating to: the applicable air quality plan;air quality standard; increase
of any criteria pollutant for which the region is in non-attainment under an applicable
federal or state ambient air quality standard; exposure of sensitive receptors to
substantial pollutant concentrations. The traffic study for the project will be reviewed
to determine the existing regional vehicle miles traveled associated with the project and
the resulting air quality parameters will be calculated.
• Biological Resources: Issues relating to biological resources will be determined by the
evaluation of: existing sensitive habitat condition srssues; any Candidate, sensitive, or
` special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or as identified
by the California Department of Fish and Game (Department) or the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (Service); any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community
identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulation or the Department or Service;
any federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act;any
wildlife movement issues relating to native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species
or established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors or existing use of native
wildlife nursery sites; any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources;
or any provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Communities
Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional or state habitat conservation plan.
Baseline data for the impact analysis will be completed as part of the Analysis through
a search of the California Natural Diversity Data Base (CNDDB) for the U.S.G.S,
topographic quadrangle in which the proposed project occurs (Seal Beach quadrangle)
to determine which rare plant communities and sensitive species of plants and wildlife
have been recorded as occurring within the project area; through general biological
surveys to determine plant community types and the potential for sensitive species to
occur; a review of the Federal Register listing packages for any federally listed
endangered species or candidate species potentially occurring at the site;a review of
literature pertaining to habitat requirements of sensitive species potentially occurring
at the site; and a review of the California Department of Fish and Game Annual Report
on the Status of California's Listed Threatened and Endangered Plants and Animals.
• Cultural Resources:An analysis of issues relating to existing cultural resources will be
based on: an evaluation of significant archeological resources; any existing unique
paleontological resources or sites or unique geologic features;and any human remains,
including those interred outside of a formal cemetery. The baseline cultural resources
will that will be developed for the Analysis will be described in accordance with the
previously prepared Phase I and Phase II cultural resources investigations conducted
at the Park.
• Geology and Soils: The opportunities and constraints analysis for geologic resources
will be based on: issues relating to known earthquake faults, seismic ground shaking,
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seismic-related ground failure, or landslides; soil erosion or the loss of topsoil; any
unstable geologic unit or substrate; or existing expansive soils. This analysis will be
based on the existing conditions determined from a review of relevant literature,
stereoscopic aerial photographs (black and white or color), topographic maps of the
project site and immediately surrounding area, and City of Huntington Beach
requirements (planning, building and safety, and engineering).
• Hazards and Hazardous Materials: An evaluation of hazards and hazardous materials
will be based on issues relating to: existing/potential significant hazards to the public
or environment through routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials;
significant hazard to the public or environmental through reasonably foreseeable upset
and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous material into the
environment; hazardous emissions or handling of hazardous or acutely hazardous
ti materials, substances or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed
school; impairment of the implementation of or physically interference with an adopted
emergency response or evacuation plan; exposure of people or structures to a
significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildfire. The assessment of hazards to
public health and safety will be addressed based on information contained in existing
databases available through the State Department of Health Services and the United
States Environmental Protection Agency. This information will be used to determine
the potential for the site to contain material that represents a potential hazard to public
health and safety.
• Hydrology and Water Quality: The opportunities and constraints analysis relating to
hydrology and water quality of the site will be assessed from issues relating to:violation
of any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements; depletion of
groundwater supplies or interference with groundwater recharge; existing drainage
patterns, including existing streams; existing runoff water and storm drain facilities;
water quality;and the 100-year flood hazard area. This analysis will be based on: a
description of surface and subsurface hydrology, existing water quality, FEMA
designated flood hazard zones, and "Capital Storm" floodpath. The USGS 7.5 minute
series topographic maps for the study area will be used to verify any potential "blue-
line" streams in the study area. The total amount of existing impervious surface will be
evaluated.
• Land Use and Planning: Issues relating to land use and planning will be based on:
applicable land use plan policies and/or regulations of an agency with jurisdiction over
the project adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect;
and any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan.
Baseline information will be derived from sources including the Southern California
Association of Governments' Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide, existing
County of Orange and City of Huntington Beach General Plans, the and the City of
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance.
0 Mineral Resources: The assessment of mineral resources will evaluation the availability
of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of
the state; and identification of any locally important mineral resource recovery site
delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan unavailable for
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development or extraction. The location of extant mineral resources will be identified
during the Analysis. This evaluation will also include an evaluation of existing energy
resources on the project site. Additional assessment will be based on information
available from planning documents such as the County of Orange general Plan and
City of Huntington Beach General Plan.
• Noise: An analysis of issues relating to noise will be based on: existing noise; any
existing ground borne vibration; ambient noise levels in the project vicinity. This
information will be collected using several automatic noise monitoring units to be
determined upon site inspection and assessment. The data will be downloaded to a
computer system at which point the data will be analyzed to include average,
maximum, and minimum noise levels in each hour as well as the L50, L25, L8, and L2
statistical noise levels contained in the County of Orange Noise Ordinance.
ti
• Population and Housing: This portion of the Analysis will address existing growth rates
identified in adopted regional plans; and any existing housing in the study area.
Existing levels of population and housing at the proposed project site and in the Service
Area will be described based on the adopted General Plans of the County of Orange
and the City of Huntington Beach, in addition to existing conditions identified in the
Analysis. Projected levels of growth will be described in accordance with the Southern
California Association of Governments Regional Comprehensive Plan, the County of
Los Angeles Streamlined General Plan, and District projections for the Service Area.
• Public Services: The opportunities and constraints analysis relating to public services
to occur will be based on: existing government facilities, existing service ratios,
response times and other performance objectives for fire protection, police protection,
schools, parks, or other public facilities. The County of Orange General Plan and the
City of Huntington Beach General Plan will be reviewed for applicable policies.
Coordination with local public service agencies and departments will be consulted for
information such as emergency service response times.
• Recreation: issues relating to recreation will be considered based on existing
recreational facilities and levels of use. This information will include a review of
existing recreational amenities at the park, adjacent and nearby recreational facilities
and their uses,a review of policies relating to recreation from planning documents such
as the County of Orange General Plan and the City of Huntington Beach General Plan.
• Transportation/Traffic: An assessment of the opportunities and constraints relating
to traffic and Circulation will be based on: existing traffic load and capacity of the street
system; level of service standard established by the County congestion management
agency for designated roads; hazards due to a design feature; emergency access;
parking capacity and alternative transportation. Traffic information for the Analysis
will be developed from the following studies: review of prior area traffic data and
forecasts to include previous staff correspondence, traffic studies, City traffic model
documentation and runs and other relevant planning documents; review of any
planned street improvements in the project area;review of expected network changes
due to build-out of the City's Highway Master Plan; research data with the City
Planning Department regarding the status of other projects in the area which may
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contribute to the cumulative impacts on the street system in the project area; field
surveys of adjoining development, street geometries, land configurations, traffic
controls, and parking restrictions on Yorktown Avenue, Coldwater Lane, Newland
Street, Adams Avenue, and Beach Boulevard; inventory existing site access
characteristics; inventory lane configuration, geometry and intersection control at up
to ten key intersections in the project vicinity; prepare a traffic generation forecast for
the proposed project for the AM peak hour, PM peak hour and daily time frames based
on trip generation factors from the City-approved menu,rates/equations using the Sixth
Edition, Trip Generation, published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE),
or other published trip generation documents; and determine anticipated parking
demand for the preliminary project description using City parking code rates and/or
other published parking demand documents.
• Utilities and Service Systems: An evaluation of the opportunities and constraints
relating to utilities and service systems will be based on: wastewater treatment
requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board; existing wastewater
facilities; existing storm drainage facilities; existing entitlement to supply water to the
project; existing wastewater treatment capacity; landfill capacity that services the Park;
and federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste. Information
for this analysis will be obtained through the review of relevant regional and local
planning documents;coordination with City Department of Public Works; coordination
with County agencies such as the County Sanitation Districts of Orange County and the
Orange County Water District; and coordination with the project engineer.
Bibliography
A complete bibliography including all materials(including grey literature) used in development of the
Analysis will be prepared and included in the document.
Work Product
15 Copies of Administrative Draft Environmental Opportunities and Constraints Analysis
2 sets of Draft Presentation Quality , Large Format Graphics Displaying Opportunities and
Constraints Analysis
TASK 1.2.3 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES ANALYSIS
Sapphos Environmental will respond to questions and comments on the draft Analysis from the City
of Huntington Beach, and will incorporate one set of written revisions into a final Analysis to be
submitted to NUV15 and the City of Huntington Beach for use in the project decision-making process.
Requests for additional revisions will be undertaken on a time-and-materials basis.
Work Product
5 Copies of Screencheck Draft Environmental Constraints and Opportunities Analysis
5 Copies Final Environmental Constraints and Opportunities Analysis
2 Sets of Final Presentation Quality , Large Format Graphics Displaying Opportunities and
Constraints Analysis
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TASK 1.2.4 INITIAL STUDY
Prior to preparation of further environmental documentation pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), preparation of an Initial Study is required. Based on the information contained
in the Analysis, Sapphos Environmental will prepare an Initial Study Environmental Checklist in
accordance with newly revised Appendix G of the CEQA Statutes and Guidelines (revised 1998).
The Environmental Checklist Form will include: Project Title, Lead Agency Name and Address, Contact
Person and Phone Number, Project Location, Project Sponsor's Name and Address, General Plan
Designation, Zoning, Description of Project, Surrounding Land Uses and Setting, and a List of Other
Agencies Whose Approval is Required. The Environmental Analysis will address:
• Aesthetics
• Agriculture Resources
• Air Quality
• Biological Resources
• Cultural Resources
• Geology and Soils
• Hazards and Hazardous
• Hydrology and Water Quality
• Land Use and Planning
• Mineral Resources
• Noise
• Population and Housing
• Public Services
• Recreation
• Transportation/traffic
• Utilities and Service Systems
Work Product:
Submit 5 Copies and 1 Disk Copy of an Initial Study Environmental Checklist
TASK 1.2.5 PROJECT COORDINATION
For the purposes of estimating cost, it has been assumed that four project coordination meetings will
be undertaken during the course of preparing the Analysis. It is assumed that these meetings will be
held at the City of Huntington Beach's offices. In addition to these four project coordination meetings,
Sapphos Environmental will attend one Community Services Commission Meeting and one City
Council Study Session. Meetings required in addition to the Project Initiation Meeting, the four Project
Coordination Meetings, the Community Services Commission Meeting and the City Council Study
Session will be billed on a time and materials basis in accordance with the Standard Schedule of Fees,
provided in Enclosure 2, Estimated Cost.
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SECTION 2
FIRM QUALIFICATIONS
FIRM BACKGROUND
Sapphos Environmental provides environmental consulting services to assist clients in the planning,
design,and implementation of infrastructure, development, conservation, and educational projects and
programs. Sapphos Environmental has worked closely with numerous state and local government
agencies to prepare environmental documents and resource management plans that facilitate project
compliance with federal, state and local statutes and regulations. Sapphos Environmental supports
public and private-sector project planning efforts through the provision of an experienced project
management team backed by skilled and focused technical professionals. Sapphos Environmental has
devooped-a technical approach to environmental compliance and resource management planning
efforts that has successfully withstood all legal challenges. A key component to the technical approach
used by Sapphos Environmental is the solicitation and compilation of information from regulatory
agencies, recognized experts, organizations and other interested parties.
The environmental professionals that comprise Sapphos Environmental have a comprehensive
collective experience in the development of design features and mitigation measures that allow projects
to comply with federal, state, and local environmental policies, statutes, and guidelines. Sapphos
Environmental has worked with numerous federal, state, and local government agencies and private
developers to define innovative and effective solutions to address complex environmental planning
constraints.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Successful completion of environmental documentation is strongly related to the experience of the
project manager and other key.personnel. This section of the proposal provides descriptions of three
environmental impact report projects completed by Sapphos Environmental during the last three years.
Each project description includes the name of the project, a client reference, the names of the key
personnel assigned to the work effort, and a brief summary of the work effort. These project
descriptions illustrate Sapphos Environmental's relevant experience for several factors essential to
successful project implementation including:
• Technical Expertise: Key personnel have been involved in all aspects of environmental
documentation including identification of constraints and opportunities, quantitative
and qualitative analyses, design of mitigation programs, and preparation of technical
reports.
• Positive Client Track Record: Sapphos Environmental is currently providing open-end
services to the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
(Department), providing responsive, cost-effective environmental compliance services
to Department planning and environmental staff.
• Effective Working Relationships: Sapphos Environmental takes pride in developing
positive, effective working relationships with each of our clients, based on clear
communication and timely completion of task orders.
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"As needed"Environmental Services for the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and
Recreation—Los Angeles County, California
Key Words: Sapphos Environmental is currently.in its fourth year of performing
• California Environmental environmental services on an 'as-needed' basis for the County of Los
Quality Act Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (Department). Since being
• Environmental!m retained, Sapphos Environmental has successfully completed a number of
p projects, inclu
Impact ding:Final Environmental Impact Report for Frank G. 8onelli
Report Regional County Park Master Plan (DEIR prepared by another consultant);
• Environmental Compliance Recommended Event Capacity and Sensitivity Guidelines for Vasquez
Documentation Rocks, Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for Franklin Delano
• Community Outreach Roosevelt(FDR)Park Facilities Programs for Soccer Area Construction and
Y Play Area Refurbishment Project, Pool Refurbishment, and Seniors Multi-
• Habitat Restoration Purpose Building Project, and Focused Draft Environmental impact Report
• Recreation for Refurbishment Program for Victoria Golf Course. In the course of
• Agency Coordination with completing these projects, Sapphos Environmental has developed an
federal state and local excellent working relationship with County staff at all levels, enabling the.
achievement of thorough, thoughtful resolution to issues related to the
government representatives County's mission of providing recreation opportunities to the 13 million
• Geotechnical investigations residents of Los Angeles County.
(Groundwater, Landslides) Final Environmental impact Report for Frank G. Bonelli Regional County
• Archeology Park Master Plan. The County determined that additional assistance was
• Paleontology required to ensure successful completion of the final EIR including
• Agency Coordination preparation of responses to over 600 letters of comment and revisions and
• Budget Compliance clarifications to the analysis of biological resources. Sapphos Environmental
• Schedule Compliance prepared extensive clarifications and revisions to the draft EIR and
p recirculation EIR including revised mitigation measures, recommendations
• Consensus Planning to avoid 'waters of the United States, initiation of HCP in support of a
• Biological Resources Section 10(a) permit, and recommendations to prepare a fire management
• Plans and Specifications plan. The Final EIR was approved by the Board of Supervisors February 24,
• Air Quality and Noise 1998.
• TransportationlCirculation Recommended Event Capacity and Sensitivity Guidelines for Vasquez
• Parking Analysis Rocks. These guidelines serve to ensure the provision of recreation facilities
• Educational/interpretive and programs that meet the diverse needs of County residents and visitors
Program in a manner that protects the sensitive biologic, geologic, and cultural
resources that characterize the Natural Area. Sapphos Environmental
undertook extensive coordination with interested members of the public,
Client Reference: public and private organizations,and regulatory agencies to identify criteria
Mr. Rod Cooper for evaluation of the appropriate level of use of the Natural Area for
Director determining the existing range of uses of the Natural Area, and for
Los Angeles Count determining sensitive resources. Sapphos Environmental was praised for its
g Y efforts in conducting public outreach efforts which is best characterized in
Department of Parks and a letter from a member of the community stating: '...1 would like to express
Recreation my appreciation and admiration for your work on this project. Thank you
433 South Vermont Avenue for the letters requesting my contributions,and for keeping me abreast of the
4th Floor guideline process. I am very impressed with the professional yet
compassionate way Sapphos Environmental is handling our sometimes
Los Angeles, CA 90020 caustic and incorrigible community...thank you again for your attentive,
Tel: (213) 738-2951 gracious and masterful work regarding this beautiful park.'
Contract team members: MND for FDR Park Facilities Programs for Soccer Area Construction and
Play Area Refurbishment Project, Pool Refurbishment and Seniors Multi-
Marie Campbell, Eric Purpose Building Project. A MND was prepared to address three ma'or
Wilson, Anne Dove, Tracey facilities programs recommended for FDR Park. The MND was prepared'in
Alsobrook, Brad Blood, Rob two weeks due to schedule constraints associated with the Proposition A
Witthaus, irena Mendez funding. The comprehensive MND included: project information, project
description, alternatives, environmental checklist, analysis, and
documentation of coordination and research. Sapphos Environmental
presented the environmental analysis at a community meeting (in English
and Spanish)attended by over 80 interested parties.
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Environmental Impact Report for the Master Plan of Recreational Uses, Huntington Central
Park, Huntington Beach, California
Key Words: Sapphos Environmental is currently working to prepare the Master
• California Environmental Environmental Impact Report(EIR) for the Master Plan of Recreation Uses
Quality Act for Huntington Central Park, City of Huntington Beach, California. The
• Environmental Impact proposed project to be evaluated involves establishing recreational use
Report facilities for 150 acres of the 370-acre regional City Park. The screencheck
• Noise Monitoring draft EIR is currently under review by the City. Major project elements
• Environmental Compliance include construction of a sports complex above an existing landfill,
Documentation construction of an urban forest near Native American archaeological sites,
• Traffic Measurement and consolidated camping area improvements near abandoned oil tanks.
• Air Quality Data Analysis The project has involved a concerted work effort by a multi-disciplinary
• Recreation team of biologists, archaeologists, air and noise quality specialists,
• agency Coordination with geologists transportation planners, land use planners, and architects.
federal, state, and local
government representatives The EIR strategy has involved a concerted program to identify potential
0 -Geotechnical Investigations environmental constraints early in the planning process via preliminary
(Groundwater, Landslides) field investigations and coordination with agency representatives including:
• Archeology U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Game,
• Paleontology State Historic Preservation Office, Huntington Beach Department of Public
• Agency Coordination Works,Caltrans Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Agency,
• Budget Compliance State Department of Health Services and Water Resources, and Regional
• Schedule Compliance Water Quality Control Board. As a result of the intensive literature review,
• Biological Data Analysis field investigations and agency coordination conducted up to this point, it
• Plans and Specifications is predicted that the primary environmental issues will be related to
• Air Quality and Noise recreation, utilities and service systems, water,cultural resources, impacts
• TransportationlCirculation on noise and air quality from grading, and hazards. Extensive CEQA
• Parking Analysis compliance coordination has been conducted by Sapphos Environmental
• Caltrans throughout the course of the project.
• Phase 1 Site Assessment
A key issue of the EIR will be mitigation of methane levels released by the
Client Reference: landfill. The exact boundary limits of the municipal waste have not yet
Ms. Leslee Temple been defined for this landfill. However, it will prove to be a pivotal factor
NL7VIS in the design and cost of the proposed forty-five (45)acre sports complex
3151 Airway Avenue to be constructed on top of the landfill. As a result of Sapphos
Suite 1-3 Environmental's recommendation,the EIR will address four elements of the
Costa Mesa, California Master Plan at a Project Level of detail, including the sports complex,and
92626-4640 and also address four elements at a Program Level of detail. This approach
(714) 754-7311 will allow the City of Huntington Beach to initiate the construction of some
elements of Huntington Central Park immediately after the final EIR is
Contract Team Members: approved. At the same time, it will provide the City of Huntington Beach
Marie Campbell, Anne with adequate knowledge to assess the feasibility of other elements of the
Dove, Irena Mendez, Rob Master Plan in a cost efficient manner.
Whithaus, Tracey Alsobrook,
Eric Wilson, and Christine
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Addendum EIR No. 7 to the Final FIR in support of the Revised Owens Valley PM10
Planning Area Demonstration of Attainment State Implementation Plan
Key Words: Sapphos Environmental was retained by the Great Basin Unified Air
• Agency Coordination Pollution Control District(District) prepare an Addendum EIR in support
• Provide treat Basin UAPCD of the Revised Owens Valley PM10 Planning Area Demonstration of.
Attainment State Implementation Plan. The purpose of preparing an
with strategic advice related Addendum to the certified Final EIR was to comply with provisions set
to compliance with federal, forth in the Memorandum of Agreement between the District and the
state, and local statutes and City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (City) which
resolves disputes between the City and the District concerning the City's
regulations challenge of the District's proposed 1997 State Implementation Plan and
• Literature Search associated Order controlling particulate matter(PM10)air pollution from
• Research Design for Owens Lake.
Sampling Program Sapphos Environmental conducted a review of literature pertinent to
• Habitat Improvement Plans preparation of the Addendum No. 1 to the Final EIR, including: "Joint
• J?hdangered Species Statement of Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District and City
• Characterize Biological of Los Angeles Negotiating Teams"; "Great Basin APCD Press Release ;
` kesources "Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of Los Angeles and the
Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District' and Owens Valley
• Environmental Compliance PM10 Planning Area Demonstration of Attainment State Implementation
Plan Final Environmental Impact Report Volumes I and 11. Sapphos
Client Reference: Environmental prepared a preliminary draft project description to serve
as the basis of analysis to be provided in the Addendum No.1 to the Final
Ted Schade EIR. The project description summarized the refinements and
Great Basin Unified Air modifications to the application of PM10 Control Measures that could
Pollution Control District result from the Memorandum of Agreement and the scope of control
157 Short Street measures which could be implemented pursuant to the Memorandum of
Agreement and certified EIR. Sapphos Environmental also prepared a
Bishop, CA 93514 matrix and accompanying maps that described the scope of PM10
(760)872-6109 mitigation measures that were previously addressed in the Final EIR
certified by the District.
Contract tears members: The impact analysis summarized the anticipated impacts of each PM10
Marie Campbell, Eric control measure analyzed in the Final EIR. The analysis was based on a
Wilson, lrena Mendez, Brad mixture and location of control measures that may be characterized as
Blood, Rob Witthaus, Helen typical of the control measure design and location that will result from
approval of the Revised SIP. That typical design was predicated on the
Wells design mandated in the July 2, 1997 SIP. The Addendum described to
the extent that the actual design differs from that typical design, what
further environmental investigation and review will be needed. That
description addressed the potential maximum use of any one control
measure.
Sapphos Environmental will complete the preliminary Draft Addendum
No. 1 to the Final EIR and meet with District staff to review major
conclusions. Sapphos Environmental will meet with District Staff to
review key comments on the preliminary draft Addendum No. 1 to the
Final EIR and define a strategy for resolving outstanding questions and
issues. The preliminary draft Addendum No. 1 to the Final EIR will be
revised in response to comments and questions provided by the District.
The draft Addendum No. 1 to the Final EIR was completed and
submitted to the District in November 1998, and was approved by the
District Board.
Sapphos Environmental was retained by the District to undertake this
project due to the quality of work and excellent working relationship
developed in providing wildlife resources and regulatory input to the
Owens Valley PM10 Planning Area Demonstration of Attainment State
Implementation Plan Final Environmental Impact Report Volumes I and
11 between 1995 and 1997.
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SECTIQN 3
TEAM QUALIFICATIONS
Since its founding in 1992, Sapphos Environmental has completed just under one hundred
environmental consulting service delivery orders for over thirty clients. Sapphos Environmental takes
pride in developing strong working relationship with clients and with the regulatory agencies that
review the environmental compliance documents Sapphos Environmental completes. Our goal is to
provide clients with effective and innovative solutions to local, state, and federal environmental and
regulatory compliance issues. The technical and administrative staff endeavor to fully comprehend the
scope of each client's project and to provide high quality consulting services by becoming an
integrated member of the project team.
Sapphos Environmental has assembled a team of highly qualified professionals to assist Mary Beth
Broeren, Senior Planner at the City of Huntington Beach in the preparation of an Opportunities and
Constraints Analysis and subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for proposed refurbishment
of Bartlett Park in the City of Huntington Beach. Each team member brings a breadth of experience
and-depth of knowledge within their specialty to the team.
3.1 PROJECT TEAM ORGANIZATION
The project team will be coordinated by Sapphos Environmental, who will be responsible for overall
project management and administration. Sapphos Environmental will also provide leadership with
respect to environmental documentation pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA).
The team described in this proposal has the background, experience, expertise necessary to
successfully achieve the objectives outlined in the Request For Proposal To Prepare An Opportunities
and Constraints Analysis and Environmental Impact Report For the City of Huntington Beach Bartlett
Park. Ms. Marie C. Campbell, principal of Sapphos Environmental, will serve as project manager and
be the direct liaison to the Senior Planner. Ms. Campbell has a great deal of experience in managing
the preparation of environmental documents fora wide variety of private and public sector clients,
including:the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, U.S.Army Corps of Engineers,
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and the Los Angeles County Department of
Public Works. Ms. Campbell will be assisted by Ms. Anne Dove who served as project manager for
the Master Environmental Impact Report for Master Plan of Recreation Uses For Central Park, City of
Huntington Beach and Eric Wilson who is currently serving as project manager on an open-end
services contract for The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Ms. Campbell has
managed the subconsultants identified for this work effort in the preparation of two separate
environmental impart reports which are described in this section of the proposal. Many of the key
personnel identified for this project have as many as fourteen years experience working together on
environmental compliance projects. Key personnel assigned to this project are identified in Figure 3-1,
Project Team Organization.
Sapphos Environmental and the selected subconsultants are prepared to commit the necessary
resources and efforts in whatever manner appropriate to ensure the successful performance of this
contract. The present and anticipated workload of the team members allows Sapphos Environmental
to commit to completion of all the identified services. The identified key personnel are prepared to
assign top priority to this work effort.
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
Mary Beth Broeren
Senior Planner
SAPPHOS ENVIRONMENTAL
Marie Campbell,M.A. Anne Dove,M.L.A.
PrincipallProject Manager Assistant Projed Manager
AESTHETICS AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES AIR QUALITY BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES CULTURAL RESOURCES GEOLOGY AND SOILS
Anne Dove,M.L.A. Christine Lenches,MA. Jo Anne Aplet,M.A. Brad Blood Ph.D. Helen Wells,Ph.D. Kenneth Wilson,M.S.,C.E.C.
Environmental Planner Environmental Analyst Air Quality Specialist Tracey Alsobrook,B.S. Archaeologist Certified Engineering Geologist
Wildlife Biologists
Eric Wilson Marie Campbell
Environmental Analyst trena Mendez,Ph.D. Environmental Compliance Eric Wilson
Rob Winhaus Specialists Environmental Analyst
Botanists
HAZARDS AND HYDROLOGY AND POPULATION AND
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS WATER QUALITY LAND USE AND MINERAL RESOURCES NOISE HOUSING
Andre Anderson W.David Byrum,P.E. Anne Dove,M.L.A. Christine Lenches,MA. Bruce Davy M.S.E.E.,P.E. Christine Lenches,M.A.
Registered Environmewl Registered Civil Engineer Environmental Planner Environmental Analyst Principal Noise Specialist Environmental Analyst
Assessor
Clclavio Solorza Eric Wilson
liydrologic Engineer Environmental Analyst
UTILITIES AND
PUBLIC SERVICES RECREATION TRANSPORTATIONfTRAFFIC SERVICE SYSTEMS
Christine Lenches,MA. Anne Dove,M.LA Paul Wilkinson,P.E. Eric Wilson
' Environmental Analyst Environmental Planner Karma hardHan B rretson,P.E. Environmental Analyst
Richard Banena
Traffic Engineers
Eric Wilson
Environmental Analyst FIGURE 3-1
�P�6Q;�M1lIIW�i�6 TEAM
ORGANIZATION
Marie Cam bell
M.A., Geographyy: Geomorphology/ Marie Campbell, principal of Sapphos Environmental, is an
Biogeography, University of environmental compliance specialist with over 14 years experience in
California, Los Angeles management of all aspects of environmental documents, permits and
resource planning. She has served as project manager on over one
Environmental Compliance Specialist hundred projects including state and federal environmental compliance
• Project Manager documents, technical reports, mitigation monitoring plans, resource
• Primary Point-of-Contact management plans, and consensus planning efforts. She has served as
• Define Project Objectives project manager for a number of projects involving a high level of public
• identify Environmental controversy and prepared supporting planning and environmental
Opportunities and Constraints documents that have successfully withstood legal challenges. Ms.
• Issue Resolution Campbell established the firm of Sapphos Environmental in the City of
Provide Strategy for Regulatory Pasadena in 1992.
Permit Compliance
• Agency Coordination In the last four years, Ms.Campbell has successfully managed six open-
Public Outreach end contracts for environmental services.Ms.Campbell currently serves
• Ensure Technical and Procedural as project manager for an open-end services contract to the County of
Adequacy pursuant to CEQA Los Angeles Open Space and Conservation District.She served as project
• Supervise Work Tasks manager on a similar contracts to the County of Los Angeles Department
• 13es�pp�onsible for Quality Control of Public Works, Metropolitan water District of Southern California (2),
• of vt(ork Products City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, and City of Los Angeles
Presentations to Director and PlanningDepartment. Each has involved coordination of
County Board of Supervisors multidisciplinary EIR teams with the project design and en ineerin
Schedule Compliance P Y P 1, g g g
• Cost Control specialist. Under Ms. Campbell's supervision, Sapphos Environmental
has prepared a variety of environmental documents including EIRs,
Years of Experience: 14 supplemental and addendum EIRs, Mitigated Negative Declarations
(NDs), NDs, and initial Studies. Ms. Campbell has submitted
Relevant Experience: applications for and processed a variety of federal, state, and local
• Open-End Contract for permits and agreements. Ms.Campbell has designed and implemented
A a variety of technical reports related to cultural resources, biological
Environmental Services for Open resources, noise/air and traffic pursuant to these open-end services
Space and Conservation District contracts. Many of the projects completed pursuant to the open-end
• (Proposition A Projects)frank G. Bonelli Regional services contracts have involved substantial interagency coordination and County Park Master Plan EIR, Public outreach.
Revegetataon Plan, and Habitat
Conservation Plan Under Ms. Campbell's direction, Sapphos Environmental completed a
• Recommended Event Capacity variety of work tasks and work products pursuant to the current open-end
and Sensitivity Guidelines, contract for environmental services with the County of Los Angeles Open
Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Space and Conservation District: Final EIR for Frank G. Bonelli Regional
• Mitiggated Negative Declaration County Park Master Plan including assistance in the development of a
for fDR Park Improvements Settlement Agreement between the County of Los Angeles, the City of
• EiR for Master Plan of San Dimas, and the Coalition to Protect Bonelli Park; Recommended
Recreational Uses, Central Park, Event Capacity and Sensitivity Guidelines for Vasquez Rocks Natural
City of Huntington Beach Area, Los Angeles County, California which addresses the needs of
• Victoria Golf Course
Refurbishment Program EIR diverse special interest groups including Native Americans, passive and
• Deane Dana friendship active recreationists, community and regional facility users, and the
Community Regional County motion picture industry; Mitigated Negative Declaration for Franklin
Park EIR, Conservation Plan Delano Roosevelt Park Refurbishment Program, and Initial Study for
• Bosque del Rio Hondo Riverfront Victoria Golf Course Refurbishment Program. These products were
Park Mitigated Negative routinely delivered within negotiated schedules and budgets.
Declaration, Habitat Restoration
Plan Ms. Campbell has prepared a variety of environmental compliance .
• Sepulveda Basin Natural Area documents related to passive and active recreation and habitat
Revegetation Plan and Creek conservation projects including: Master EIR in support of Master Plan
Bank Erosion Protection Plan of Recreational Uses, City of Huntington Beach, California; Los
• Plans and Specifications Angeles/El Segundo Dunes Long-term Habitat Management Plan;
Programmatic Negative Declaration/Environmental g g Programmatic Negative Declaration/Environmental Assessment for Los
Assessment for the Los Angeles Angeles River Master Plan; (joint NEPA/CEQA), Bosque de!Rio Hondo
River Master Plan Environmental Assessment and Negative Declaration(joint NEPA/CEQA)
• Long-term Habitat Management and Victoria Golf Course EiR.
Plan for Los Angeles/E!Segundo
Dunes Only two of the environmental impact reports managed by Ms.Campbell
• Open-End Contract for have been subject to legal challenges, Deane Dana Friendship
Environmental Services for
County of Los Angeles Community Regional County Park and Longden Reservoir No. 1, Van
Department of Public Works Nuys Reservoir, Van Nuys Booster Pump Station and 24-Inch Parallel
Pipeline EIR. The court found both EIRs to be technically and
procedurally adequate, no further action was required of the lead
agency.
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Anne Dove
M.L.A., Landscape Architecture, Ms. Anne Dove, planner and designer, is an environmental analyst,
California State Polytechnic trained as a landscape architect, with specific focus on regional and
University, Pomona ecosystem-based land planning. She has experience in the collection,
analysis,modeling,and communication of both ecological and cultural
Specialized training in ecosystem information. This work has included a variety of spatial scales, from the
analysis and management, regional and watershed scales, down to the local site scale.
environmental planning, and Additionally, Ms. Dove has assisted in the development of several
environmental documents, including CEQA documents, most of which
ecological design involved coordination with relevant regulatory agencies. Ms. Dove's
skills span several disciplines, and she has experience working
Landscape PlannerlDesigner effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare CEQA documents During her tenure at Sapphos Environmental,Ms. Dove has worked on
• Develop Mitigation/Restoration several projects involving County of Los Angeles Department of Parks
Plan and Recreation facilities.- For the Final E!R for Frank B. Bonelli Regional
• Flicilitate Public Meetings and County Park, Ms. Dove prepared several natural resource 'maps
4Vork5hops developed from field surveys of the Park, which included sensitive
• Coordinate with Regulatory wildlife species. She also participated in the development of the
Agencies Recommended Event Capacity and Sensitivity Guidelines for Vasquez
• Conduct field studies of Rocks project which was prepared for the County. Public meetings
were held in the local community of Agua Dolce to elicit input
environmenta I resources regarding future guidelines for uses of the Natural Area. Input was
• Analyze environmental obtained by engaging in dialogues with members of the public at
resource data individual stations. Additionally, Ms. Dove is currently working on
• Formulate planning and design developing an environmental impact report, pursuant to CEQA, for
alternatives improvements to Victoria County Golf Course. Tasks conducted in
• Coordinate supporting graphic support of this effort have included research into issues surrounding the
presentation effects of methane on plants, site surveys, and preparation of technical
• Coordinate work efforts with sections of the report.
relevant experts Ms. Dove has also served a team member developing the Huntington
Beach Central Park Environmental impact Report, focussing on land
Years of Experience:3 use,recreation and aesthetic issues. Tasks undertaken in support of this
effort have included the review of applicable planning documents,site
Relevant Experience: surveys to identify and quantify recreational facilities and land use
patterns, and generation of land use maps.
• Developed CEQA
documentation for regional Ms. Dove's recent experience also includes serving as a team member
parks in Los Angeles and in several funded academic regional planning projects, one of which
Orange Counties involved analyzing and developing planning recommendations for oak
• Participated in regional scale woodlands throughout Los Angeles County. The Oak Woodland
P g Revegetation Strategy for Los Angeles County prepared for Los Angeles
resource management project County Forester and Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI) involved the
in Los Angeles County analysis of environmental variables at a variety of spatial scale to
• Conducted field studies of develop predictive models describing potential oak woodland
endangered species habitat revegetation areas throughout Los Angeles County.
• Developed conservation plan
for rare plant community . Since beginning her tenure at Sapphos Environmental, Ms. Dove has
• Extensive experience preparing assisted in the monitoring of the endangered El Segundo blue butterfly's
written and graphic media for habitat at the Los Angeles International Airports 300-acre El Segundo
Dunes parcel. Her efforts have primarily focused on the collection,
documents and presentations cataloguing and analysis of biological resource data collected from this
using a variety of media site. Data gathered from these surveys has been recorded in standard
field notebooks and entered into a database in order to track changes in
vegetation over time. Ms. Dove compiled input from these surveys as
well as multiple-years of butterfly surveys into detailed maps in support
of habitat quality evaluation studies.
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Eric Wilson
B.A., Environment, Economics, Mr. Wilson is a trained environmental analyst, specializing in the
and Politics(EEP) regulatory framework and compliance requirements associated with
Claremont McKenna public sector land-use planning. He is experienced in the management
College, Claremont, California and evaluation of public work projects, and in the assembling of
legislative documentation necessary for the permitting of public projects.
Assistant Project Managed Mr Wilson received an undergraduate degree from Claremont McKenna
Environmental Analyst College, in the Environment, Economics, and Politics, furnishing him
with unique experience in the environmental planning field.
• Manage/ Preparel Review
environmental impact Over the past two years, Mr. Wilson has had the opportunity to
documentation successfully complete work efforts requested under a number of open
• Data research and literature end contracts, including Sapphos Environmental's contract with the Los
search efforts for Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation (LACDPR),
environmental impact analyses providing'as needed' services for the planning division. Specific tasks
• Evaluate land-use planning have included assistance with preparation of the Final Environmental
al{ernatives Impact Report for the Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park Master Plan
• Conduct environmental Project, and review and preparation of environmental planning
monitoring of sensitive animal documentation pertaining to the Franklin Roosevelt County Park. Mr.
andplant community resources Wilson's work efforts completed pursuant to these and other LACDPR
• Communicate information projects have included, but are not limited to: preparation of Initial
clearly and effectively Studies; analysis of impacts on the physical environment, land use,
• Serve as a point of contact for utilities, aesthetics and recreation; coordination of agency and public
environmental documentation involvement in the environmental review process(including preparation
of NOPs and query letters); response to public and agency comments;
Years of Experience: 2 and project analysis/redesign to reduce impacts on federally listed
Endangered Species.
Relevant Experience:
Mr. Wilson currently serves as the assistant project manager for the
• Project Manager for a landfill Focused Environmental Impact Report for the Refurbishment Program for
golf course refurbishment EIR the Victoria Golf Course project. This project is slated for completion in
• Assistant.project manager for the fall of 1998, and involves the complete renovation of an existing the
preparation of Final 1&hole County facility which overlays a landfill. In addition,Mr.Wilson
Environmental Impact Report has acquired valuable environmental compliance experience in his role
for the Frank G. Bonelli as assistant project manager for the Huntington Beach Master Plan of
Regional Park Master Plan. ' Recreational Uses EIR and his contributions to the recently completed
• Coordinated public and agency Final EIR for Longden Reservoir No.1, Van Nuys Reservoir, Van Nuys
involvement in several Booster Pump Station and the 24-Inch Parallel Pipeline.
environmental planning efforts
Having spent several months"on assignment"at the Los Angeles County
Department of Parks and Recreation headquarters, Mr. Wilson has
established a solid working relationship with the County"network". Mr.
Wilson is well acquainted with the Department having worked closely
on several County projects with key members of the Planning, Project
Management, and Contracts Divisions. Mr. Wilson has worked directly
with County Counsel on several occasions and is familiar with the
County decision-making process and procedures. Mr. Wilson's intimate
knowledge of the Department will provide extremely valuable if re-
awarded this open-ended contract.
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Christine Lenches
M.S., Forestry, University of Ms. Christine Lenches, an environmental analyst with Sapphos
Montana Environmental, has acquired her technical writing, research and
analytical skills through her graduate course work in Forestry at the
Environmental Analyst University of Montana, specializing her studies in natural resource
Y management and development issues both at the local and international
level.
• Compile and review
information and literature for Ms. Lenches has prepared numerous investigative and research oriented
environmental impact reports ranging in subject matter. She has documented impacts on local
reports communities from dioxin polluting industrial plants, assessed
P international environmental and resource management policies as well
• Assess viability of alternative as assessed the viability of environmental education in foreign counties
land uses such as Hungary. These reports have been submitted to various
• Suggest possible mitigation organizations Dike the Ecology Center and Women's Voices For the Earth
measures in Missoula, Montana as well as to the University of Montana's
• Ensure compliance of Environmental Studies Department. She brings to the Sapphos team a
p strong interdisciplinary approach to, identifying conflicts and resolving
development projects with issues related to developmental protects. She also has strong technical
C,,EQA requirements writing skills required to produce the kind of documentation Sapphos
• Conduct biological provides its clients. It is certain that her skills and qualifications in these
monitoring of flora and areas will contribute to the standard of professionalism and expertise that
' fauna communities Sapphos Environmental offers.
• Serve as liaison between Ms. Lenches has contributed to the completion of various technical
development agency and in- documents for the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and
house project managers Recreation and for the City of Huntington Beach. She has provided
valuable input to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Victoria
Years of Experience:4 months Park Cricket Field Renovation pro ect,the Environmental Impact Report
for the Master Plan of Recreation bses for the City of Huntington Beach,
Relevant Experience: the Addendum No. 2 to the Final Environmental Impact Report for the
P Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Categorical Exemption for on-going
maintenance and operations at the Hollywood Bowl Regional Park
• Assisted in the preparation of Facility. These projects demanded a thorough knowledge of California
Mitigated Negative Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)statutes and guidelines. In addition,
Declaration for Victoria Park participated in various project initiation meetings and has been able to
Cricket Field Renovation successfully establish favorable working relations with management
personnel.
project
• Monitored shoreline Ms. Lenches is currently working on pre�aring a Negative Declaration
vegetation clearing at Lake for improvements to Amiga Park in t e C1ty of Whittier, focusing
Mathews Ecological Reserve' primarily on impacts to agriculture, land use, public services and
to the recreation and is in the process of providing Input to the Negative
• Contributed
re Declaration for improvements to the Hollywood Bowl, She is expected
preparation to the Addendum to take an active part in the initiation and Implementation of the
No.2 to the Final EIR for the Environmental Impact Report for structural enhancements to the
Walt Disney Concert Hall Hollywood Bowl as well which will require extensive public outreach
• Provided input to alternative and Interagency communication with respect to CEQA compliance.
analysis portion of the Ms. Lenches'field experience includes monitoring of veggetation clearing
Huntington Central Park EiR at Lake Mathews operated by the Metropolitan Water District in
• Completed grant objectives Riverside County. Her responsibilities are to ensure that proper removal
to assess environmenta! of targeted,vegetation within the reserve's biological mitigation banks
education in Hungary follows the criteria and standards outlined in the Lake Mathews Multiple
• Compiled information for Species Habitat Conservation Plan and Natural Community
ai n to halt the burning conservation Plan. She is also expected to prepare weekly monitoring
cam
g g reports updating key project personnel at the district indicating the
of p astic waste progress and status of project operations and activities.
• Monitored the breeding
patterns of different riparian In addition to Ms. Lenches'technical research training and field work,
and predator bird species she is a certified PADI diver and has taken courses in Geographic
Information Systems. She has also served as an advisory board member
and counselor for Outward Bound Adventures, an environmental youth
development organization.
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Irena Mendez
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Dr. Irena Mendez is a habitat restoration specialist with over 8 years of
California, Riverside field experience in all aspects of restoration ecology including: field
surveys;directed surveys for sensitive plants;tree surveys;establishing and
Habitat Restoration Specialist maintaining a native plant nursery; and implementing and monitoring
habitat restoration plans in a variety of southern California habitats. She is
• Plant community mapping a specialist in the propagation and establishment of native plant materials.
• Identification of state designated She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Los Angeles Chapter
sensitive species and plant of the California Native Plant Society.
communities Plant community mapping, directed surveys for state- and federally-
• Integration of revegetation with designated sensitive species, and identification of locally designated
erosion control and consistency sensitive species have been undertaken by Dr. Mendez for a variety of
with historic setting projects. She prepared plant community maps, directed surveys for
• Public outreach sensitive plants, and a habitat restoration plan for riparian woodland in
Years of Experience: 8 support of the Bosque del Rio Hondo Riverfront Park project which was
p reviewed and approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the
., Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, and the Los Angeles
Relevbnt Experience: County Department of Parks and Recreation. Dr.Mendez conducted plant
• 6esigned habitat restoration community mapping and surveyed for state and federally-designated
plan for Rio Hondo Riverfront sensitive species at Frank G. Bonelli Regional County Park in support of the
Park project Final Environmental Impact report for the park. In addition, she provided
0 Conducted plant community input to the revisions and clarifications to the analysis of biological
mapping and directed surveys resources determined to be necessary for the successful completion of the
for sensitive plant species in final EIR by the County of Los Angeles Department of Park and Recreation.
support of the Final s for Frank Additional) Dr.Mendez served as the habitat restoration specialist for the
G. portBon of th Tonal County for
Park Deane Dana Friendship Community Regional County Park. The project
• Habitat lli Regional
specialist for will provide habitat for the federally endangered Palos Verdes blue
butterfly and serve as the basis for a Conservation Agreement between the
Deane Dana Friendship Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation and the U.S. Fish
Community Regional County and Wildlife Service, ensuring long-term protection of the Palos Verdes
Park blue butterfly. Dr.Mendez performed the botanical surveys for the County
• Performance of biological Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County's proposed erosion protection
surveys, preparation of habitat facilities at the Valencia Water Reclamation Plant on the Santa Clara River.
restoration plan for riparian Subsequently,she performed environmental monitoring and reporting of
woodland and environmental activities relating to the construction of the erosion protection facility at the
monitoring and reporting of Valencia site with the implementation of mitigation measures required by
activities relating to the environmental permits obtained for the projects including a Clean Water
construction of an erosion Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the SWRCB,
protection facility located in the authorization from the U.S.Army Corps under a Section 404 Nationwide
Santa Clara River and Permit, with U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service consultation and opinion per
implementation of mitigation Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and Streambed Alteration
measures Agreement from the California Department of Fish and Game.
• Biological literature review and
analysis of biological resources Dr.Mendez recently provided input to the Biological Resources Literature
in support of the LAX Master Review in support of Phase I of the LAX Master Plan EIS/EIR. She is
Plan EISIEIR currently preparing the analysis of floral resources in support of Phase I and
• Environmental monitor for the Phase III the LAX Master Plan. Dr.Mendez participated in 1996 and 1997
distribution fourth year of implementation of habitat quality evaluation c (Hr the l E Segundo
was conducted during jth in e ulmmertion oof
the Long-term Habitat 1996 within the ESB Habit Restoration Area, in whic plant size and
Management Plan for the El flower numbers for coastal buckwheat were mapped for the site. Results
Segundo Blue Habitat of the HQE coupled with results of 1996 distribution surveys for ESB will
Restoration Area provide the LAX Master Planning Team with a map of habitat quality as
related to current distribution of the butterfly. Dr. Mendez will provide
biological resources input to administrative draft EIR/EIS, respond to
comments to draft and provide input to findings and overriding
considerations and mitigation monitoring plan.
Dr. Mendez is presently serving as environmental monitor for the fourth
year of implementation of the Long-term Habitat Management Plan for the
El Segundo Blue Butterfly Habitat Restoration Area and directs a two-year
old volunteer program at the Habitat Restoration Area.
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Brad Blood
Ph.D., Biology University of Brad Blood, Ph.D., is a wildlife biologist with Sapphos Environmental.
Southern California Dr. Blood has a broad knowledge of the wildlife of California. He is
especially experienced in the mammals and birds of Los Angeles and
Wildlife-Biologist Orange counties through biological field studies and his long association
with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Dr. Blood has
• Conduct general wildlife designed and implemented survey techniques in both natural and
surveys agricultural habitats for the presence or absence of the Colorado River
• Assess habitat suitability and Cotton Rat and the Yuma Cotton Rat.This project involved cooperation
conduct directed surveys for by farmers and other private land holders,and agency coordination with
state-and federally-designated the California Department of Fish and Game. He has authored a species
sensitive wildlife species recovery plan for the Colorado River Cotton Rat. His field studies led
• Analyze impacts to wildlife directly to the federal listing of the Colorado River Cotton Rat as a (now
• Develop wildlife mitigation farmer) C2 species, and California state listed as a species of special
plans concern. Dr. Blood's dissertation research involved over 30 species of
• Conduct Biological Field bats including several which occur in southern California. He has
Studies and Analysis of ppublished scientific papers on rodents, bats, and coyotes. Additionally,
Biola ical Data he has worked as part of a field team surveying for the Walker Pass
• Conduct Biological Monitoring Pocket Mouse). This survey Included habitat transects and analysis of
Conduct literature research associated mammal species. He has assisted in surveys of banded Scrub
and review lays on Santa Cruz island, involving capture and rebanding.
Years of Experience: 19 Dr. Blood is currently working on a varietyty of projects, including:surveys
for coastal California gnatcatcher at Fran G. Bonelli Regional County
Relevant Experience: Park, completion of the Habitat Quality Assessment for the El Segundo
• Skilled in identification of Dunes Blue Butterfly (a state-and federally-listed endangered species),
mammalian and avian species and surveys for burrowing owls and spadefoot toads In support of the Los
throughout southern California Angeles international Airport 2015 Master Plan EIS/EIR. Dr. Blood was
• Habitat Quality Assessment for protect manager and lead biologist for directed surveys for Pacific packet
El Segundo Dunes blue mouse (Perognothus longimembris pacificus), a federally-listed
butterfly, El Segundo Dunes, endangered species, in support of the Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles County CA 2015 Master Plan EIS/EIR. Dr. Blood was also project manager for
• Lead biologist for western directed surveys for vernal pools at LAX, and is currently serving as lead
snowy plover management scientist for spadefoot toad relocation efforts from the LAX airfield. His
plan within Owens Lake Study project management experience involves coordination with many
Area regulatory agencies, including: U.S.Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish
• Biological Monitoring for the and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Game, and the
SEGS Vlll and IX Project Area, California Energy Commission. He wrote a western snowy plover
Harper Lake, California management plan for the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control
• Lead Biologist and Project District in support of the State Implementation PM-10 Attainment Plan
Manager for Biological Survey EIR, and presented a paper on the results of wildlife surveys at Owens
for presence of Pacific Pocket Lake to the Southwestern Association of Naturalists meeting in April,
Mouse, El Segundo Dunes, Los 1998. Dr. Blood is monitoring for avian and herpetological species, as
Angeles County, California well as writing a literature review with recommendations for bird
• Species recovery plan for deterrence procedures for the SECS VIII and IX Project Area, Harper
Colorado River cotton Rat Lake, California. Dr. Blood has received CEQA training and is scheduled
• interagency Coordination for training in OSHA safety for hazardous materials.
Dr. Blood's research has been centered on the systematics, taxonomy,
distribution,ecomorpholagy,and natural variation in population of small
mammals and bats. Dr. Blood applies multivariate statical techniques to
biological data analysis. He has published numerous articles in scholarly
journals throughout the United States and Europe.
Dr. Blood has attended 16 national conferences and 1 international
conference. He has presented research findings at 12 national and 1
international conference. He has also attended 24 state and local
scientific conferences. Dr. Blood regularly attends the annual meeting
of the American Society of Mammalogists and the Southern California
Academy of Science. Dr. Blood has an appointment as a research
associate at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, section
of vertebrates.
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Robert Witthaus
B.S. Biological Sciences California Robert Witthaus is a habitat restoration ecologist with over 5 years of
Polytechnic State University, field experience in the performance of land management, monitoring,
San Luis Obispo and habitat restoration work efforts. He received his B.S. in Biological
Sciences from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
Habitat Restoration Specialistl Mr.Witthaus has participated in vegetation analysis, impact assessment,
Botanist/it biological monitoring, and restoration planning for Sapphos
Environmental. He has also assisted restoration and monitoring work
• Conduct biological field efforts in California, North Dakota, and Florida with The Nature
studies Conservancy.
• Analyze impacts on biological
resources Mr. Witthaus is knowledgeable and experienced in all facets of habitat
•. Conduct biological sampling restoration. He has mapped vegetation communities and analyzed
and data analysis impacts to sensitive habitats from proposed development and written a
• Prepare technical reports coastal sage scrub revegetation plan at Frank C. Bonelli Regional Park for
• Coordinate with experts and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation. He is
agencies continuing to provide support services for the revegetation plan as
requested by the County. He has conducted biological monitoring along
Years oPExperience: 5 the Santa Clara River at Valencia Water Reclamation Plant,and along San
Diego Creek in the City of Irvine. At Tujunga Wash, he conducted
Relevant Experience: transects in rare plant communities and analyzed data in field notes in
preparation for restoration activities. He also assisted with a
• Vegetation mapping and Jurisdictional Delineation of the Tujunga Wash, as well as the Argo
impact assessment at Bonelli Ditch,and vernal pools at the LAX International Airport.
Regional Park, LACDPR
• Coastal sage scrub As Restoration Assistant for The Nature Conservancy's Blowing Rocks
revegetation plan for Bonelli Preserve his responsibilities included the supervision of staff and
Regional Park, LACDPR volunteers in non-native plant control, design and implementation of
• Conducted biological herbicide program, restoration planting in wetland and upland sites,
monitoring at Valencia WRP, monitoring of construction and restoration of storm water retention
Los Angeles County Sanitation basins, restoration of tidal wetlands in coordination with federal
Districts mitigation for Florida Power and Light, photo sampling,vegetation and
• Tujunga Wash jurisdictional wildlife monitoring, and data analysis: Mr. Witthaus also served as
Delineation, Los Angeles Stewardship Ecologist for The Nature Conservancy's John E. Williams
County and Pigeon Point Preserves in North Dakota where his responsibilities
• Mitigation monitoring on San included the collection of breeding information on Piping Plover,
Diego Creek, City of Irvine estimation of fledgling success, and compilation of raw data on forest
• Designed, Implemented, and overstory and understory. Recently, Mr. Witthaus completed six weeks
Monitored wetland, coastal with the National Park Service assisting with removal of invasive plant
strand, and dune restoration species within the area of the Mt. Vision Fire at Point Reyes National
for The Nature Conservancy, Seashore. He also conducted biological monitoring of snowy plover and
Blowing Rocks Preserve, least tern at the Guadalupe/Nipomo Dunes,Vandenberg AFB, and Point
Florida Reyes National Seashore. Mr. Witthaus has acquired many of the
• Surveyed piping plover applied skills of landscape design and installation, such as site
breeding season for The Nature preparation, installation and maintenance of irrigation systems, plant
Conservancy,John E. Williams installation, pest control, and use of landscape equipment.
Preserve, North Dakota
In addition to his habitat restoration expertise, Mr. Witthaus has
completed the Determining Federal Wetlands Jurisdiction course through
the UC Berkeley Extension as well as the CEQA training course through
UCLA Extension. He has First Aid and Adult CPR training, and has
completed a Worker Safety Course for application of pesticides. He is
trained and proficient in the operation of tractors,all-terrain vehicles, and
four-wheel drive vehicles, and has experience with Trimble and PLGR
GPS units.
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Tracey Alsobrook_
B.A., Biology, Occidental' Tracey Alsobrook, a wildlife biologist with 5apphos Environmental, has
College, Los Angeles 316 years experience working on a variety of projects in southern
California involving issues of environmental compliance, biota surveys
Wildlife Biologist and public outreach.
6 Conduct general and Ms. Atsobrook has worked on several projects for the County of Los
directed surveys for wildlife Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation. She conducted directed
• Design and conduct surveys surveys for coastal California gnatcatcher(Poliptila californica californica)
for sensitive avian species in support of the final EIR for Bonelli County Regional Park in spring of
• Coordinate with resource 1997. Ms. Alsobrook prepared Memoranda for the Record updating
agency representatives both the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation and
• Analyze Impacts on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the final results of these
Biological Resources surveys. The results of these surveys were incorporated into the Final EIR
• Develop wildlife mitigation for the Frank G. Bonelli County Park Master Plan. In addition, Ms.
plans Alsobrook contributed to the biological resources section of the
Clarifications and Revisions to this document. She is currently managing
Years of Experience: 3.5 and participating in, a team of nine wildlife biologists who are
conducting directed surveys for coastal California gnatcatcher and other
Relevant Experience: sensitive bird species at Bonelli County Regional County Park in support
of an Habitat Conservation Plan for the Park.
• Directed surveys for coastal
California gnatcatcher and Other work efforts for the County Department of Parks and Recreation
wrote technical report in have included: construction monitoring to minimize potential adverse
support of Bonelli Park Final impacts to the Habitat Restoration Area at Friendship Park, City of Los
EIR Angeles and City of Rancho Palos Verdes during construction of the
• Directed surveys for coastal Terapaca Sewer pipeline; and the compilation of a table of sensitive
California gnatcatcher in wildlife species potentially occurring at Vasquez Rocks that was
support of HCP for Bonelli included in Recommended Event Capacity and Sensitivity Guidelines
Park Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and assistance with public meetings in
• Construction monitoring at support of these sensitivity guidelines.
Friendship Park
• Prepared list of all sensitive, Ms.Alsobrook has also conducted directed surveys for least Bell's vireo
threatened, or endan$ered at the Valencia Water Reclamation Plant on the Santa Clara River; least
species within Metropolitan Bell's vireo, California gnatcatchers and cactus wrens at Tujunga Wash;
Water Districts'service area' and assisted with habitat quality assessments and counts for the El
(covering four counties Segundo Blue butterfly at the El Segundo Dunes. She is currently
within southern California) preparing a Habitat Conservation Plan for coastal California gnatcatcher
• Biological field Studies for Cascades Business Park and Golf Course, Los Angeles County and
within Hahamongna contributing to the biological resources section of the Draft EIR for
Watershed Park Huntington Central Park, Orange County.
• Assisted with public
meetings in support of Ms. Alsobrook has been extensively involved with the Hahamongna
sensitivity guidelines for Watershed Park (HWP) project in Pasadena, Los Angeles County. Biota
Vasquez Rocks Natural Area surveys included adding approximately fifty plant species to an existing
• Directed surveys for least flora list for HWP and creating a bird checklist of over 130 species for
Bell's vireo at the Valencia this area.
Water Reclamation Plant in
support of construction of Ms. Alsobrook is knowledgeable in a variety of other environmental
erosion control structures in areas including conservation of resources and water quality issues. She
the Santa Clara River participated in a sanitary survey of the Upper Arroyo Seco watershed for
the California Department of Health Services.
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Helen Wells
Ph.D., Anthropology, University Dr. Wells has 22 years of professional archaeological experience in
of California, Riverside southern California and four other western states. She has directed
several large-scale sample surveys, as well as test and data recovery
Archaeologist excavations of both historic and prehistoric sites.
• Conduct Phase 1 During her six years as an archaeologist for the Los Angeles District,
archaeological studies U.S.Army Corps of Engineers(Corps), Dr. Wells designed all levels of
• Ensure compliance with archaeological investigations, evaluated the significance of resources,
federal and state historic assessed impacts, developed mitigation plans, coordinated projects
preservation laws and with other federal and state agencies, and prepared the cultural
regulations resources texts of EISs and EAs.
• Recommend measure to
avoid, minimize and mitigate As a consultant for the past ten years, Dr. Wells has prepared the
impacts on cultural resources cultural resources section of various environmental compliance
documents,applying her thorough knowledge of both state and federal
Yeargof Experience: 22 laws and regulations regarding archaeological and historic resources.
During the past 18 months she has provided the cultural resources
Relevant Experience: input to the Los Angeles River Master Plan Programmatic Negative
•' 6 years as archaeologist, Declaration/ Environmental Assessment, the Bosque del Rio Hondo
Corps, Los Angeles District Riverfront Park Environmental Assessment and the Deane Dana
• 10 years principal investigator Friendship Community Regional County Park EiR. She prepared the
for numerous cultural Phase 2 Historic Resources Report for the 1700-acre Tesoro del Valle
resource investigations development in Santa Clarita and is currently coordinating this project,
• Cultural Resource which involves a National Register eligible district, with the Corps and
Investigations, Westside the California Office of Historic Preservation. Her experience in the
Conveyance Project project region includes cultural resources investigations for the
• Data recovery at CA-VEN-71, Westside Conveyance Project(Los Angeles and Ventura Counties)for
Santa Rosa Road The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California;test excavations
• Cultural resources sections of for the Whiteface Specific Plan, Simi Valley; and data recovery
Friendship Park EIR excavations at CA-VEN-71,Santa Rosa Road. She has published several
• Cultural Resources input to papers on the archaeology of the Inland Chumash region of Los
Bosque del Rio Hondo Angeles and Ventura Counties including site reports on investigations
Riverfront Park EA for the Oak Park development in Ventura County.
• Cultural Resources input to
the Los Angeles Master Plan Dr. Wells currently works with Sapphos Environmental directing
NDIEA projects in similar capacities. She has produced cultural resource
overviews, research designs, National Register evaluations, Historic
Properties Management Plans, and survey and site reports. She has
prepared Programmatic Agreements and has facilitated section 106
consultations for 404 permit applicants. She has worked with Native
American monitors and representatives on several projects.
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Kenneth Wilson
M.S., Geological Sciences, University Kenneth Wilson is a Certified Engineering Geologist(EG 928) in the
of California, Riverside State of California having the necessary registration to satisfy
regulatory qualification requirements. In addition, Mr. Wilson has
Extensive experience in geologic, over 20 years of continuous experience with engineering geology,
seismic,faulting specialty studies,and soils engineering seismic, and hydrology issues in California and the
environmental documents in southern adjacent states.
California, Nevada, Arizona and
Southern Utah Mr.Wilson's experience in geology, seismic,soils and hydrology has
been varied. He performs the hands-on tasks of data collection,aerial
Senior Geologist and Certified photo analysis, mapping, trenching, drilling, testing and geophysics.
Engineering Geologist(#928) His experience in compilation and analysis of raw data and
presenting results encompasses traditional hand-drawn maps and
• Plan, perform and supervise all cross-sections, as well as computer models and GIS data
geology, hydrologic, and manipulation. This experience has been applied to reconnaissance
geotechnical work and feasibility studies, as well as site-specific design and construction
• Responsible for maintaining inspection. He designs problem solving approaches to meet the
budget and schedule objectives of the work requested within budget and schedule.
• Cbnduct/supervise drilling and
geophysical investigation The majority of Mr. Wilson's project has been critical civil work
• Prepare and/or review all facilities such as radioactive and hazardous waste management sites,
technical study reports nuclear power plant sites,water storage and conveyance structures,
• Prepare geology, hydrologic low level waste disposal facilities,dams and reservoirs,and numerous
(physical environment) input to other engineered structures. Specialized experience n site
EA, EIS, etc. selection/evaluation,seismic safety,engineering geology,geophysics,
hydrogeology, and the integration of multidisciplinary technical
Years of Experience: 27 teams.As a project and technical manager for the U.S.Air Force's MX
Missile Siting and Geotechnical Characterization Program he
Relevant Experience: performed and directed studies related to Federal Facilities on
thousands of square miles of DoD and BLM lands in central New
• Conducted dozens of engineering Mexico, and eastern Colorado. The multi-year, multi-million dollar
geology,geotechnical, and water MX efforts included office-and field-based studies in each of these
studies for civil works states.
• Works closely with local, State,
and Federal agencies to plan, Mr. Wilson has experience in planning and conducting technical
coordinate, and report technical studies important for NEPA/CEQA which are used in an EIS/EIR.
efforts Normally, existing studies (literature search) form the basis for most
• Very familiar with Federal agency of the technical data, with some supplementation through aerial
contract deliverable report photo interpretation and field reconnaissance mapping. Full
requirements, and management disclosure of geologic and/or hydrologic issues and thorough impact
reports assessment demands that a broad background and varied experience
• Determined geologic and be brought to bear in order that the independent,technically credible
geotechnical conditions using third-party viewpoint can be developed without extensive new work.
maps and cross-sections as key Mr.Wilson has the background, level of expertise and experience to
inputs to defining subsurface plan, and conduct, these studies efficiently and effectively.
characteristics
• Technical specialist on large Mr. Wilson's project management approach is to control scope,
complex geologic studies, schedule and budget as a unit tied together by the contract terms. He
prepared geologiclseismic has managed and performed technical work under firm fixed-price,
sections for over 40 EIR or EIS cost plus fixed-fee, indefinite quantity, time-and-materials, and
projects in past 8 years variations of each. He adheres to a regular project progress tracking
• Provided and direct technical system and a monthly invoice/cost report.
input for DoD MX Project EIS w1lran 1w�
and DOE high-level waste project
EIS
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B uce Dayy
M.S., Engineering Acoustics, Bruce Davy, Principal of Davy &Associates, Inc., has been active in
University of Texas the field of acoustics for more than thirty-two years and has been in
private practice in acoustical consulting for twenty years. Prior to
Principal,Davy&Associates--Member forming the firm of Davy & Associates, Inc., Mr. Davy was head of
Firm of National Council of the Architectural Acoustics and Noise Control Group at Wyle
Acoustical Consultants{NCAC) Laboratories in El Segundo, California. He has completed numerous
projects in architectural acoustics, community noise prediction and
Consulting Acoustical Engineer abatement, noise and vibration control, and acoustical field testing.
Relevant projects include performance of the noise analysis for the
• Characterize ambient noise levels MCA/Universal Studios Master Plan,a traffic noise impact analysis for
• Assess impacts and develop the Fox Studios east property line, preparation of noise elements for
mitigation measures related to the general plans of the cities of Artesia, La Habra,and Taft,and noise
noise analysis in support construction of a sound wall along the Alameda
• Model anticipated ambient Corridor in the City of Carson to shield residential areas from noise
community noise levels on the existing rail line within the corridor.
• Analysis of traffic and aircraft
noise for environmental impact The firm of Davy&Associates is comprised of professional engineers
analysis specializing in acoustical engineering and noise control, providing
consulting engineering services to architects, engineers, architectural
Years of Experience;32 and engineering firms, developers, government agencies, and
entertainment facility planners. Areas of consulting expertise include
Relevant Experience; architectural acoustics, building noise control,sound system design,
mechanical equipment and HVAC noise analysis, vibration analysis
• 24-hour ambient noise and control, industrial noise control, acoustical field testing, and
monitoring at 42 separate environmental impact noise analysis. Davy&Associates is a member
Universal Studio locations in firm of the National Council of Acoustical Consultants(NCAC? and is
support of MCA Master Plan a licensed Acoustical Testing Agency by the City of Los Angeles
Noise Analysis (License No.4559).
• Ambient noise data collection to
support preparation of noise Mr. Davy is a member of IEEE,the Acoustical Society of America,and
element for City of Artesia the American Society of Testing and Materials (Committee E-33 on
General Plan Environmental Acoustics). He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• Measurement of ambient noise from the University of Rochester and an M.S. in Engineering
data along Alameda Street Acoustics from the University of Texas. He is a registered
Corridor utilizing computer professional engineer in California in Electrical Engineering,a County
model analysis of Orange EMA Certified Acoustical Consultant,and a Board-Certified
Member of the Institute of Noise Control Engineering.
Mr. Davy has presented papers on architectural acoustics and noise
on numerous occasions to both technical and non-technical
audiences and has authored a number of technical publications in
acoustics, including the book Insulation of Buildings Against
Highway Noise, published by the Federal Highway Administration.
Mr. Davy has worked with Sapphos Environmental in the completion
of numerous environmental compliance studies, including the Master
EIR for Huntington Beach Central Park Master Plan of Recreation
Uses.
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SECTION 4.0
SCHEDULE
Sapphos Environmental has developed a schedule for completion of an Opportunities and Constraints
Analysis (OCA) in support of the proposed development of Bartlett Park. The ability to achieve the
delineated project milestones is based on the following assumptions:
TASK 1.2 OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS
• City of Huntington Beach staff will be available to meet with the project team within
one week of authorization to proceed
• City of Huntington Beach shall provide Sapphos Environmental with all available
information related to the environmental conditions of the Park site, including aerial
photos, prior to the project initiation meeting.
The conceptual schedule is as follows:
TASK 1.2 OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS
Work Task Calendar Days from Start
Authorization to Proceed 1
Project Initiation Meeting 3
Sapphos Environmental to complete literature review 10
Sapphos Environmental to conduct baseline data collection 26
Sapphos Environmental to submit Screencheck Draft
Opportunities and Constraints Analysis (OCA) to the City of
Huntington Beach (City) [20 copies] 40
City to provide comments on Draft OCA to Sapphos
Environmental 47
Sapphos Environmental to provide one camera-ready and 30 54
copies of the Final OCA to the City
Sapphos Environmental to provide draft Initial Study to the City
for review 60
City to provide Sapphos Environmental with comments on the
Draft Initial Study 67
Sapphos Environmental to provide one camera-ready and 30
copies of the Initial Study to the City 74
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SECTION 5
ESII MATED COST
This estimated cost to prepare an Environmental Opportunities and Constraints Analysis is intended to
define the parameters that will guide the planning process for development of a feasible and
implementable project. All work undertaken pursuant to the Environmental Opportunities and
Constraints Analysis will be fully applicable to the environmental impact report.
This estimated cost has been prepared based on the following assumptions:
• The City of Huntington Beach will provide an aerial photograph of the site (1 inch equals 200
feet).
• The City of Huntington Beach will provide topographic map (scale: 1 inch equals 200 or 300
feet).
i The City of Huntington Beach will provide copies of all previously prepared environmental and
technical investigations.
PHASE I: ENVIRONMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS
Vk 4 a r µi GI
Principal/Project Manager 8 hours $90.00/hr $720.00
Botanist III 4 hours $60.00/hr $240.00
Wildlife Biologist 111 4 hours $60.00/hr $240.00
Environmental Analyst Ill 8 hours $50.001hr $400.00
Archaeologist 1 4 hours $70.00/hr $280.00
Environmental Planner III 4 hours $55.00/hr $220.00
Principal Noise Consultant 4 hours $130.00/hr $520.00
Senior Engineer 4 hours $110.00/hr $440.00
Senior Geologist 4 hours $105.00/hr $420.00
Registered Environmental Assessor 4 hours $70.001hr $280.00
Traffic Manager 6 hours $155.00/hr $930.00
Traffic Engineer 10 hours $105.00/hr $1,050.00
Wordprocessing 6 hours $40.00/hr $240.00
Editing 2 hours $40.00/hr $80.00
Graphics 4 hours $45.00/hr $180.00
Labor Cost for Task 1.2.1 $6,240.00
Direct Cost for Task 1.2.1 $936.00
TOTAL COST FOR TASK 1.2.1 $7 176.00
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Principal/Project Manager 28 hours $90.00/hr $2,520.00
Botanist III 20 hours $60.00/hr $1,200.00
Wildlife Biologist III 20 hours $60.00/hr $1,200.00
Environmental Analyst 111 30 hours $50.00/hr $1,500.00
Environmental Analyst V 30 hours $30.00/hr $900.00
Archaeologist I 8 hours $70.00mr $560.00
Environmental Planner III 24 hours $55.00/hr $1,320.00
Air Quality Specialist 6 hours $95.00/hr $570.00
Principal Noise Consultant 20 hours $130.00/hr $2,600.00
Noise Specialist 12 hours $90.00/hr $1,080.00
Senior Engineer 28 hours $110,00/hr $3,080.00
Senior Geologist 30 hours $105.00/hr $3,150.00
Registered Environmental Assessor 46 hours $70.00/hr $3,220.00
TrafAc Manager 19 hours $155.00/hr $2,945.00
Traffic Engineer 69 hours $105.00/hr $7,245.00
Wordprocessing 36 hours $40.00/hr $1,440.00
Editing 8 hours I $40.00/hr $320.00
Graphics 16 hours $45.00/hr $720.00
Labor Cost for Task 2 $35,570.00
Direct Cost for Task 2 $5,335.50
TOTAL COST FOR TASK 2 $40 905.50
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Principal/Project Manager 10 hours $90.00/hr $900.00
Environmental Analyst III 20 hours $50.00/hr $1,000.00
Environmental Analyst V 20 hours $30.00/hr $600.00
Wordprocessing 16 hours $40.00/hr $640.00
Graphics 10 hours $45.001hr $450.00
Labor Cost for Task 1.2.3 $3,590.00
Direct Cost for Task 1.2.3 $538.50
TOTAL COST FOR TASK 1.2.3 $4 128.50
Principal/Project Manager 10 hours $90.00/hr $900.00
Environmental Analyst 111 20 hours $50.00/hr $1,000.00
Word processi ng/Editor 8 hours $40.00/hr $320.00
Graphics Specialist 4 hours $45.00/hr $180.00
Labor Cost for Task 1.2.4 $2,400.00
Direct Cost for Task 1.2.4 L $360.00
TOTAL COST FOR TASK 1.2.4 $2 760.00
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Principal/Project Manager 23 hours $90.0Q/hr $2,070.00
Environmental Analyst III 31 hours $50.00/hr $1,550.00
Labor Cost for Task 1.2.5 $3,620.00
Direct Cost for Task 1.2.5 $543.00
TOTAL COST FOR TASK 1.2.5 4 163.00
TOTAL COST: $59,133.00
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1999 STANDARD SCHEDULE OF FEES
Sapphos Environmental provides consulting services in environmental compliance and resource management planning.
Sapphos Environmental's schedule of fees reflects our desire to provide our clients (found mostly within the public sector)
high-quality technical expertise at competitive rates. Compensation will based on the following schedule of fees and
charges:
Hourly Labor Rates
Principal/Project Manager $ 90.00
Assistant Project Manager $ 75.00 Landscape Architect Inspector $ 70.00
Botanist 1 $ 80.00 Landscape Architect Technician $ 65.00
Botanist II $ 70.00 landscape Architect Administration $ 60.00
Botanist III $ 60.00 Air Quality Specialist $ 95.00
Botanist IV $ 50.00 Air Quality Analyst $ 50.00
Botanist V $ 40.00 Principal Noise Consultant $130.00
Wildlife Biologist 1 $110.00 Noise Specialist $ 90.00
Wildlife Biologist ll $ 80.00 Noise Technician $ 65.00
Wildlife;Biologist III $ 60.00 Principal Engineer $125.00
Wildlife Biologist IV $ 50.00 Senior Engineer $110.00
WildiiWBiologist V . $ 40.00 Senior Geologist $105.00
Environmental Analyst 1 $ 65.00 Engineering Geologist $ 80.00
Environmental Analyst II $ 55.00 Geologist Technician $ 80.00
Environmental Analyst III $ 50.00 Registered Environmental Assessor $ 70.00
Environmental Analyst IV $ 40.00 Traffic Manager* $155.00
Environmental Analyst V $ 30.00 Traffic Engineer* $105.00
Archaeologist 1 $ 70.00 Traffic Associate Engineer $ 85.00
Archaeologist II $ 60.00 Traffic CADD Designer $ 65.00
Archaeologist III $ 45.00 Traffic Administrator $ 55.00
Archaeologist Crew $ 30.00 Traffic Graphics $ 55.00
Environmental Planner 1 $ 75.00 Traffic Support $ 45.00
Environmental Planner II $ 65.00 Wordprocessing $ 40.00
Environmental Planner III $ 55.00 Editing $ 40.00
Environmental Planner IV $ 45.00 Graphics $ 45.00
Environmental Planner V $ 35.00 Student Intern 1 $ 25.00
Landscape Architect Manager $125.00 Student Intern 11 $ 20.00
Landscape Architect Project
Professional $105.00
Note that rates for Traffic Manager and Traffic Engineer have been adjusted to reflect project traffic consultants rates.
Direct Expenses
Direct expenses are billed at the amount charged.
1. Out-of-pocket expenses(such as,but not limited to,travel,telephone,messenger service,lodging,meals,blueprint,reproduction,
photographic services):cost,as charged to Sapphos Environmental.
2. Subcontractors fees:as quoted.
3. Passenger car mileage:$0.32 per mile.
4. Four-wheel drive vehicles: $0.70 per mile.
5. Photocopy: $0.11 per page(8.5"x 11"or 8.5"x 14")or$0.25 per page(oversize)
6. Facsimile:$1.00 per page. Charge does not apply to materials received via facsimile from client.
Payment Terms.
Sapphos Environmental invoices are due for payment at the time they are issued to the client. Sapphos Environmental allows 30 days
from issue of invoice to resolve Client questions and for timely processing and handling. The stringent cost controls effected by
Sapphos Environmental during the last six years are directly related to receipt of timely payment from our clients.Therefore,effective
January 1, 1999,Sapphos Environmental will institute an interest charge for late payments, in accordance with the following schedule:
• 30 days(or any portion thereof) past due: 1.8%
• 60 days(or any portion thereof) past due: 3.6%
• 90 days (or any portion thereoflpast due: 5.4%
• 120 days or greater past due: referred to collections. Interest accrues at 1.8% for each thirty day period (or portion thereof)
which the invoice remains unpaid.
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LIMITS OF GENERAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
This Section of the Proposal documents Sapphos Environmental's insurance coverage information.
General Liability insurance
Policy No.: CB960451
Sapphos Environmental currently carries Commercial General Liability Insurance with coverage limits of
$1,000,000.00 each occurrence and 2 million aggregate. The policy includes Products-Completed
Operations with limits of$1,000,000.00 and Personal and Advertising Injury limit of $1,000,000.00.
Professional Liability Insurance
Policy No.: CSJ/P.22896
The Professional Liability Insurance coverage limits are $1,000,000.00 each claim and aggregate.
Automobile Insurance
Policy No.: CB960452
Sapphos Environmental currently carries Commercial Automobile insurance with coverage limits of
$1,000,000.00 Combined Single Limit per occurrence for bodily injury and for property damage liability.
Workers'Compensation
Policy No.: 1 3 61 244-96
Sapphos Environmental's State Fund Workers' Compensation and Employer's liability insurance limits is
$1,000,000.00.
Sapphos Environmental shall furnish a certificate of insurance and maintain an updated certificate on insurance
during the term of any executed contract. The City of Huntington Beach shall be named as additional insured
on the Certificate of Insurance. A copy of the Proposed Certificate of Insurance is attached for your review.
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICA TION
To: Ray Silver, City Administrator
From: John Reekstin, Director of Administrative Services
Subject: FIS 98-18 Contract with Sapphos Environmental for
Preparation of an Opportunities and Constraints Analysis for Bartlett
Pa rk
Date: February 22, 1999
As required by Resolution 4832, this Fiscal Impact Statement has
been prepared for the March 1 , 1999 Request for Council Action
entitled "Contract with Sapphos Environmental for Preparation of an
Opportunities and Constraints Analysis for Bartlett Park."
If the City Council approves this action, (total appropriation $75,000),
there will be no effect on the estimated undesignated Park
Acquisition and Development Fund Balance on September 30, 1999
because the funding will come from unanticipated development
revenue from the Meadowlark Airport In-Lieu fees.
Jo n Reekstin,
Director of Administrative Services
RCA ROUTING SHEET
INITIATING DEPARTMENT: Planning/Community Services
SUBJECT: Contract with Sapphos Environmental for Preparation of an
Opportunities and Constraints Analysis for Bartlett Park
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 15, 1999
:. RCA-ATTACHMENTS :STATUS
Ordinance (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Not Applicable
Resolution (wlexhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Not Applicable
Tract Map, Location Map and/or other Exhibits Not Applicable
Contract/Agreement (w/exhibits if applicable)
(Signed in full by the City Attome ) Attached
Subleases, Third Party Agreements, etc.
(Approved as to form by City Attomey) Not Applicable
Certificates of Insurance (Approved by the City Attomey) Attached
Financial Impact Statement (Unbudget, over $5,000) Attached
Bonds (If applicable) Not Applicable
Staff Report (If applicable) Not Applicable
Commission, Board or Committee Report (If applicable) Not Applicable
Findings/Conditions for Approval and/or Denial Not Applicable
EXPLANATION FOR MISSING`-ATTACHMENTS
':REVIEWED RETURNED F:ORW RDE.D-
Administrative Staff ( } ( )
Assistant City Administrator (Initial) ( ) ( )
City Administrator (Initial)
City Clerk ( )
EXPLANATION :FOR RETURN OF ITEM,.
(Below Space For Only)
RCA Author: HZ:MBB
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET CALIFORNIA 92648
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CONNIE BROCKWAY
CITY CLERK
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL OF ITEM APPROVED BY THE CITY COUtiCIL/
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
DATE: m C1iI� oC _"I / C?/ /_ —
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See Attached Action Agenda Item Date of Approval ,� 9
Enclosed For Your Records Is An Executed Copy Of The Above Referenced Agenda Item.
Remarks:
Connie Brockway
City Clerk
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Ira De an en, RCA/ Ag eem Insurance Other
Name Department RCA Agreement Insurance O[her
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Risk Management Dept. Insurance
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