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City of Huntington Beach
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ABSENT)
File #: 26-283 MEETING DATE: 4/7/2026
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager
VIA: Jennifer Villasenor, Director of Community Development
PREPARED BY: Celeste Coggins, Senior Management Analyst
Subject:
Approve and authorize execution of 3-year Professional Services Contracts in the amount of
$700.000 for On-Call Environmental California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Services
with LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA), Environmental Science Associates (ESA), Environmental
Planning Development Solutions (EPD), and Michael Baker International, Inc. (MBI)
Statement of Issue:
The Community Development Department requires on-call environmental consulting services for as-
needed support in preparing documents for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
Financial Impact:
An appropriation to the general fund will be required when projects requiring CEQA review are
confirmed through a task order. Each project will require a matching reimbursement agreement with
a project applicant to fund the project at no cost to the City. Occasionally, some City-led projects may
use these contracts for CEQA related work. For example, park development requiring CEQA
documents may use these contracts; however, funding for the contracts in this situation would be
paid out of the Parkland Development fund as collected through development impact fees.
Recommended Action:
CIE A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $700,000 "Professional Services
Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and LSA Associates, Inc. for On-Call Environmental
(CEQA) Services"; and,
B) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $700,000 Professional Services
Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Environmental Science Associates, for On-Call
Environmental (CEQA) Services"; and,
. C) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $700,000 "Professional Services
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Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Environmental Planning Development Solutions
(EPD), for On-Call Environmental (CEQA) Services"; and,
D) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $700,000 "Professional Services
Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Michael Baker International, Inc., for On-Call
Environmental (CEQA) Services".
Alternative Action(s):
Do not authorize the contracts and direct staff accordingly. Staff will not be able to utilize consultant
services for these documents and direct staff to facilitate a different process for document preparation
under CEQA.
Analysis:
On January 15, 2026, the City advertised a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for On-Call
Environmental (CEQA) Consulting Services. Proposals were requested and submitted in compliance
with Chapter 3.03 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. Twenty-three proposals were received.
In accordance with qualifications-based selected procurement, per the Federal "Brooks Act", State
SB 419, and the City of Huntington Beach Municipal Code Section 3.03 "Professional Services", the
Community Development Department established a review board. Proposals were then evaluated
and ranked by the review board. The top four firms were selected according to overall ranking.
CEQA review is required for all discretionary projects proposed by applicants. For many planning
applications, a project would be exempt from environmental review pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines.
Some projects, however, require preparation of an environmental document such as a negative
declaration or environmental impact report to comply with CEQA. These documents require
technical studies on specific topics such as geology, hydrology, noise and air quality, which require
expert analysis from qualified professionals in the respective field of study. Therefore, the
Community Development Department contracts with professional consultants to assist in the
preparation of CEQA documents.
Preparation of a CEQA document usually adds a significant amount of time to the overall processing
of a project. When an applicant submits a project, it takes about two months to start CEQA
document preparation in order to obtain proposals and execute a contract with a consultant. This
can add two months to an already lengthy process. The four contracts recommended for approval
are for On-Call Environmental (CEQA) Services. By utilizing on-call CEQA services, the Community
Development Department will be able to streamline the CEQA process for applicants and eliminate
approximately two months of processing time from a project. The consultants selected will complete
assignments as directed by staff through a proposal and confirmed by a task order. Each proposal
will be prepared according to the needs for environmental reports for that particular project. The
documents required by the California Environment Quality Act will be prepared by the consultant.
Each task order issued will be matched with a reimbursement agreement with a project applicant that
covers all expenses for the preparation of such documents by the assigned consultant. The financial
impact of these activities is net neutral due to the required reimbursement agreement.
Preparation of a CEQA document can vary significantly. The cost to prepare a CEQA document can
range from $50,000 to $500,000 depending on the type and scope of project submitted. Therefore,
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these consultants were selected to meet the projected workload over the next three years with a
contract limit of $700,000. The proposed contract amounts are a not-to-exceed amount for a three-
year term with no guarantee of work.
Environmental Status:
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), administrative activities of governments that will
not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment do not constitute a project.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable -Administrative Item
For details,visit www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/strategicplan.
Attachment(s):
1. RCA Contract Agreement Summary
2. Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and LSA Associates,
Inc., for On-Call Environmental (CEQA) Services.
3. Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Environmental
Science Associates, for On-Call Environmental (CEQA) Services.
4. Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Environmental
Planning Development Solutions, for On-Call Environmental (CEQA) Services
5. Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Michael Baker
International, Inc., for On-Call Environmental (CEQA) Services
6. PowerPoint Presentation
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ,��� ,pNTPNGT�
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GENERAL INFORMATION
DATE PRESENTED REQUESTING DEPARTMENT
04/07/2026 Community Development
INSURANCE STATUS STAFF CONTACT[SJ
Approved Celeste Coggins
CONTRACT INFORMATION
TOTAL COMPENSATION TERM OF CONTRACT/AGREEMENT
$700,000 3 years
VENDOR NAME+TYPE OF SERVICE
LSA Associates, Environmental Science Associates, Environmental Planning Development Solutions,
and Michael Baker International, Inc. will serve as on-call professionals for CEQA documents.
TYPE OF AGREEMENT(Professional Services,Service Agreement)
On-Call Professional Services Agreement (Environmental Services for CEQA Document Preparation)
PROCUREMENT
Request for Qualifications issued via Planet Bids per Municipal Code 3.02 on January 15,2026. A
review board was established by Community Development. Top 4 firms were selected for contracts.
SCOPE OF WORK
Consultants serve on an as-needed basis with limits to contract duration and not to exceed amounts as
specified in the purchase order for each task.
OTHER:Bonds,Special Contract Terms,Emergency
Each task order for private applicants will have a reimbursement agreement to make the fiscal impact
net neutral for the City.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
FOR
ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL CEQA SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the City of
Huntington Beach, a municipal corporation of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as
"CITY," and MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC., a California Corporation hereinafter
referred to as "CONSULTANT."
WHEREAS, CITY desires to engage the services of a consultant to provide on-call
environmental CEQA services; and
Pursuant to documentation on file in the office of the City Clerk, the provisions of the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 3.03, relating to procurement of professional service
contracts have been complied with; and
CONSULTANT has been selected to perform these services,
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by CITY and CONSULTANT as follows:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall provide all services as described in Exhibit "A," which is
attached hereto and incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. These services shall
sometimes hereinafter be referred to as the "PROJECT."
CONSULTANT hereby designates Richard Beck 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. TERM; TIME OF PERFORMANCE
Time is of the essence of this Agreement. The services of CONSULTANT are to
commence on April 5, 2026 (the "Commencement Date"). This Agreement shall automatically
terminate three (3) years from the Commencement Date, unless extended or sooner terminated as
provided herein. All tasks specified in Exhibit "A" shall be completed no later than one year from
the Commencement Date. The time for performance of the tasks identified in Exhibit "A" are
generally to be shown in Exhibit "A." This schedule may be amended to benefit the PROJECT if
mutually agreed to in writing by CITY and CONSULTANT.
In the event the Commencement Date precedes the Effective Date, CONSULTANT
shall be bound by all terms and conditions as provided herein.
4. COMPENSATION
In consideration of the performance of the services described herein, CITY agrees to
pay CONSULTANT on a time and materials basis at the rates specified in Exhibit "B," which is
attached hereto and incorporated by reference into this Agreement, a fee, including all costs and
expenses, not to exceed Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000).
5. 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 only 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.
6. METHOD OF PAYMENT
CONSULTANT shall be paid pursuant to the terms of Exhibit "B."
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7. DISPOSITION OF PLANS, ESTIMATES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
CONSULTANT agrees that title to all materials prepared hereunder, including,
without limitation, all original drawings, designs, reports, both field and office notices, calculations,
computer code, language, data or programs, maps, memoranda, letters and other documents, shall
belong to CITY, and CONSULTANT shall turn these materials over to CITY upon expiration or
termination of this Agreement or upon PROJECT completion, whichever shall occur first. These
materials may be used by CITY as it sees fit.
8. HOLD HARMLESS
A. CONSULTANT hereby agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold
harmless CITY, its officers, elected or appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers from
and against any and all claims, damages, losses, expenses, judgments, demands and defense costs
(including, without limitation, costs and fees of litigation of every nature or liability of any kind or
nature) arising out of or in connection with CONSULTANT's (or CONSULTANT's subcontractors,
if any) negligent (or alleged negligent) performance of this Agreement or its failure to comply with
any of its obligations contained in this Agreement by CONSULTANT, its officers, agents or
employees except such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful
misconduct of CITY. CONSULTANT will conduct all defense at its sole cost and expense and
CITY shall approve selection of CONSULTANT's counsel. This indemnity shall apply to all
claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits
do not act as limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by CONSULTANT.
B. To the extent that CONSULTANT performs "Design Professional Services" within
the meaning of Civil Code Section 2782.8, then the following Hold Harmless provision applies in
place of subsection A above:
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"CONSULTANT hereby agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless
CITY and its officers, elected or appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers, from and
against any and all claims, damages, losses, expenses, demands and defense costs (including,
without limitation, costs and fees of litigation of every nature or liability of any kind or nature) to
the extent that the claims against CONSULTANT arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence,
recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT. In no event shall the cost to defend charged
to CONSULTANT exceed CONSULTANT's proportionate percentage of fault. However,
notwithstanding the previous sentence, in the event one or more other defendants to the claims
and/or litigation is unable to pay its share of defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the
business, CONSULTANT shall meet and confer with CITY and other defendants regarding unpaid
defense costs. The duty to indemnify, including the duty and the cost to defend, is limited as
provided in California Civil Code Section 2782.8.
C. Regardless of whether subparagraph A or B applies, CITY shall be reimbursed by
CONSULTANT for all costs and attorney's fees incurred by CITY in enforcing this obligation.
This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies
are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be
provided by CONSULTANT.
9. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
CONSULTANT shall obtain and furnish to CITY a professional liability insurance
policy covering the work performed by it hereunder. This policy shall provide coverage for
CONSULTANT's professional liability in an amount not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and in the aggregate. The above-mentioned insurance shall not
contain a self-insured retention without the express written consent of CITY; however an insurance
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policy "deductible" of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or less is permitted. A claims-made
policy shall be acceptable if the policy further provides that:
A. The policy retroactive date coincides with or precedes the initiation of the
scope of work (including subsequent policies purchased as renewals or
replacements).
B. CONSULTANT shall notify CITY of circumstances or incidents that might
give rise to future claims.
CONSULTANT will make every effort to maintain similar insurance during the
required extended period of coverage following PROJECT completion. 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.
If CONSULTANT fails or refuses to produce or maintain the insurance required by
this section or fails or refuses to furnish the CITY with required proof that insurance has been
procured and is in force and paid for, the CITY shall have the right, at the CITY's election, to
forthwith terminate this Agreement. Such termination shall not effect Consultant's right to be paid
for its time and materials expended prior to notification of termination. CONSULTANT waives the
right to receive compensation and agrees to indemnify the CITY for any work performed prior to
approval of insurance by the CITY.
10. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Prior to commencing performance of the work hereunder, CONSULTANT shall
furnish to CITY a certificate of insurance subject to approval of the City Attorney evidencing the
foregoing insurance coverage as required by this Agreement; the certificate shall:
A. provide the name and policy number of each carrier and policy;
B. state that the policy is currently in force; and
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C. shall promise that such policy shall not be suspended, voided or canceled by
either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days'
prior written notice; however, ten (10) days' prior written notice in the event
of cancellation for nonpayment of premium.
CONSULTANT shall maintain the foregoing insurance coverage in force until the
work under this Agreement is fully completed and accepted by CITY.
The requirement for carrying the foregoing insurance coverage shall not derogate
from CONSULTANT's defense, hold harmless and indemnification obligations as set forth in this
Agreement. CITY or its representative shall at all times have the right to demand the original or a
copy of the policy of insurance. CONSULTANT shall pay, in a prompt and timely manner, the
premiums on the insurance hereinabove required.
11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
CONSULTANT is, and shall be, acting at all times in the performance of this
Agreement as an independent contractor herein and not as an employee of CITY. CONSULTANT
shall secure at its own cost and 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 PROJECT and/or the services to be performed hereunder.
12. 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 the 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. In the
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event of termination, all finished and unfinished documents, exhibits, report, and evidence shall, at
the option of CITY, become its property and shall be promptly delivered to it by CONSULTANT.
13. ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION
This Agreement is a personal service contract and the work hereunder shall not be
assigned, delegated or subcontracted by CONSULTANT to any other person or entity without the
prior express written consent of CITY. If an assignment, delegation or subcontract is approved, all
approved assignees, delegates and subconsultants must satisfy the insurance requirements as set
forth in Sections 9 and 10 hereinabove.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. NOTICES
Any notices, certificates, or other communications hereunder shall be given either by
personal delivery to CONSULTANT's agent (as designated in Section 1 hereinabove) or to CITY 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, to the addresses specified below. CITY and
CONSULTANT may designate different addresses to which subsequent notices, certificates or
other communications will be sent by notifying the other party via personal delivery, a reputable
overnight carrier or U. S. certified mail-return receipt requested:
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TO CITY: TO CONSULTANT:
City of Huntington Beach Michael Baker International, Inc.
ATTN: Director of Community ATTN: Richard Beck
Development 5 Hutton Drive, Suite 500
2000 Main Street Santa Ana, CA 92707
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
17. CONSENT
When CITY's consent/approval is required under this Agreement, its
consent/approval for one transaction or event shall not be deemed to be a consent/approval to any
subsequent occurrence of the same or any other transaction or event.
18. MODIFICATION
No waiver or modification of any language in this Agreement shall be valid unless in
writing and duly executed by both parties.
19. SECTION HEADINGS
The titles, captions, section, paragraph and subject headings, and descriptive phrases
at the beginning of the various sections in this Agreement are merely descriptive and are included
solely for convenience of reference only and are not representative of matters included or excluded
from such provisions, and do not interpret, define, limit or describe, or construe the intent of the
parties or affect the construction or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement.
20. INTERPRETATION OF THIS AGREEMENT
The language of all parts of this Agreement shall in all cases be construed as a
whole, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any of the parties. If any
provision of this Agreement is held by an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction to be
unenforceable, void, illegal or invalid, such holding shall not invalidate or affect the remaining
covenants and provisions of this Agreement. No covenant or provision shall be deemed dependent
upon any other unless so expressly provided here. As used in this Agreement, the masculine or
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neuter gender and singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the other whenever the
context so indicates or requires. Nothing contained herein shall be construed so as to require the
commission of any act contrary to law, and wherever there is any conflict between any provision
contained herein and any present or future statute, law, ordinance or regulation contrary to which
the parties have no right to contract, then the latter shall prevail, and the provision of this
Agreement which is hereby affected shall be curtailed and limited only to the extent necessary to
bring it within the requirements of the law.
21. DUPLICATE ORIGINAL
The original of this Agreement and one or more copies hereto have been prepared
and signed in counterparts as duplicate originals, each of which so executed shall, irrespective of the
date of its execution and delivery, be deemed an original. Each duplicate original shall be deemed
an original instrument as against any party who has signed it.
22. 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.
23. 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
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.
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24. ATTORNEY'S FEES
In the event suit is brought by either party to construe, interpret and/or enforce the
terms and/or provisions of this Agreement or to secure the performance hereof, each party shall bear
its own attorney's fees, such that the prevailing party shall not be entitled to recover its attorney's
fees from the nonprevailing party.
25. SURVIVAL
Terms and conditions of this Agreement, which by their sense and context survive
the expiration or termination of this Agreement, shall so survive.
26. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of California.
27. SIGNATORIES
Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature hereinbelow has the
power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement,
and shall indemnify CITY fully for any injuries or damages to CITY in the event that such authority
or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
28. ENTIRETY
The parties acknowledge and agree that they are entering into this Agreement freely
and voluntarily following extensive arm's length negotiation, and that each has had the opportunity
to consult with legal counsel prior to executing this Agreement. The parties also acknowledge and
agree that no representations, inducements, promises, agreements or warranties, oral or otherwise,
have been made by that party or anyone acting on that party's behalf, which are not embodied in this
Agreement, and that that party has not executed this Agreement in reliance on any representation,
inducement, promise, agreement, warranty, fact or circumstance not expressly set forth in this
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Agreement. This Agreement, and the attached exhibits, contain the entire agreement between the
parties respecting the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersede all prior understandings and
agreements whether oral or in writing between the parties respecting the subject matter hereof.
29. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement shall be effective on the date of its approval by the City Council.
This Agreement shall expire when terminated as provided herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by
and through their authorized officers.
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CONSULTANT, CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, a
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EXHIBIT "A"
A. STATEMENT OF WORK: (Narrative of work to be performed)
CONSULTANT shall provide consulting services on an "as-needed" basis for projects to be
determined during the term of the agreement. During the term of the agreement, CITY shall
issue task orders based upon scope of services, work schedule, and fee proposal submitted to
City for its review and approval
B. CONSULTANT'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT B
C. CITY'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Furnish scope of work request for each project
2. Prepare associated reimbursement agreements and collect developer payments in a
timely manner in conjunction with projects assigned.
D. WORK PROGRAM/PROJECT SCHEDULE:
A project schedule will be developed for each project assigned by City.
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INTERNATIONAL CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ■ REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL(CEQA)CONSULTING SERVICES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. VENDOR APPLICATION FORM AND COVER LETTER 2
B. BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE 6
C. STAFFING 11
D. QUALIFICATIONS AND REFERENCES 15
E. FEE SCHEDULE 19
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL ■ PAGE 1 OF 19
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ■ REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL(CEQA)CONSULTING SERVICES
A. VENDOR APPLICATION FORM AND COVER LETTER
February 12, 2026
Legal Name&Address:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH Michael Baker International, Inc.
Community Development Department 500 Grant Street, Suite 5400
2000 Main Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Local Office:
Subject: Statement of Qualifications—On-Call Environmental(CEQA) 5 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 500
Consulting Services Santa Ana, CA 92707
Dear Members of the Selection Committee: Authorized to Sign:
Richard Beck, Office Executive
Michael Baker International, Inc. (Michael Baker) is pleased to respond to the City 949.855.3687
of Huntington Beach's Request for Qualifications to provide on-call environmental rbeck@mbakerintl.com
(CEQA)consulting services. We have assembled a team that can provide a range
of tasks to service the City, including but not limited to, preliminary review of Contract Manager:
projects for California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) purposes; preparation of Alan Ashimine
CEQA documents and technical studies; review of CEQA/NEPA documents 949.855.3687
prepared by neighboring jurisdictions/agenices; peer review of CEQA documents; aashimine@mbakerintl.com
participation in required consultation; conducting scoping meetings; and
participating in public meetings and hearings. Michael Baker is a full-service consulting firm providing land use
planning, environmental compliance, and engineering services for over 85 years.We have a full complement of
environmental planners and environmental specialists(e.g., air quality/greenhouse gas/noise experts, archaeologists,
biologists)capable of undertaking any level of CEQA/NEPA environmental review and analysis. Michael Baker has
assisted Huntington Beach with preparation of CEQA documentation for a range of highly complex and controversial
projects over the past 25 years. The benefit of the Michael Baker Team is our ability to provide all services in-
house, without the need for any subconsultants. However, we can work with any specialists requested by the City.
PROJECT TEAM COMMITMENT AND AVAILABILITY EXTENSIVE ON-CALL EXPERIENCE
The designated Team will be led by Mr. Alan Ashimine, Michael Baker has experience providing on-call
serving as Contract Manager. This leadership team has environmental services to local cities and counties
worked together for 10+ years and have successfully including the cities of Anaheim, Azusa, Baldwin Park,
partnered to complete over 100+ projects in jurisdictions Carson, Costa Mesa, Fontana, Huntington Beach,
throughout California. This provides the City with a Laguna Niguel, Lancaster, Long Beach, Orange,
continuity of services and a project leadership team with Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Gabriel,
excellent communication and trust. The leadership Santa Ana, and Ventura, and the counties of Orange,
team, along with the rest of our project team, are and Riverside, among others. Michael Baker is also a
available to initiate the work immediately and will recognized leader in the provision of planning staffing
remain dedicated to the project during the entire services to a diverse range of cities and counties and
process. has provided on-call current planning staffing services
to nearly 100 public agencies throughout California.
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LEGALLY DEFENSIBLE DOCUMENTATION MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CAPABILITIES
Preparation of legally defensible documents is Michael Baker possesses a unique in-house network of
imperative in today's environment. Throughout Michael professionals in disciplines including
Baker's 40+ years of preparing environmental and Planning/Environmental Services, Public
regulatory documentation, we have attained extensive Engagement/Facilitation, Transportation/Traffic
experience in writing accurate, legally defensible Engineering, Civil Engineering (including Grading,
environmental documents for all types of challenging Public Works, Water/Wastewater, Stormwater/Water
and controversial projects. Quality, and Hydrology/Drainage), Mechanical/
Electrical/Energy Engineering, Computer Aided Design
and Drafting (CADD) and GIS Services, Mapping,
Surveying, Aerial Photogrammetry and Media Services,
which results in a coordinated and efficient effort, with
full-service consulting capabilities available to the City
of Huntington Beach within one firm.
Michael Baker acknowledges Addendum 1 dated 2/2/26.
Michael Baker has assisted Huntington Beach with preparation of CEQA documentation for a range of highly complex
and controversial projects over the past 25 years. We are uniquely qualified to work in your City, since we are currently
working in many coastal cities in southern California and have a great relationship working with the California Coastal
Commission. The designated Project Team will be led by Mr.Alan Ashimine serving as Contract Manager and will be
based out of our Orange County office at 5 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 500, Santa Ana, CA 92707. Richard Beck, the
undersigned, is authorized to make legally binding commitments for the firm. The provided consultant fees/hourly rates
will be valid for a period of 180 days. Michael Baker has carefully reviewed the RFQ and the sample agreement
included and can agree to use of this agreement. Please do not hesitate to contact Mr.Ashimine at 949.855.5710
aashimine@mbakerintl.com, should you have any questions or require additional information.
Regards,
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Alan Ashimine Richard Beck
Associate Vice President Office Executive
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
VENDOR APPLICATION FORM
TYPE OF APPLICANT: D NEW 0 CURRENT VENDOR
Legal Contractual Name of Corporation: Michael Baker International,Inc.
Contact Person for Agreement: Richard Beck,Office Executive(Authorized Signer)
Corporate Mailing Address: 5 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 500
City,State and Zip Code: Santa Ana, CA 92707
E-Mail Address: rbeck@mbakerintl.com
Phone: 949.855.3687 Fax: 949.472.8373
Contact Person for Proposals: Alan Ashimine
Title:Contract Manager E-Mail Address: aashimine@mbakerintl.com
Business Telephone: 949.588.5710 Business Fax: 949.472.8373
Year Business was Established: 1940
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Stephanie Long EVP&Chief Financial Officer 412.269.6300
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B. BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
BACKGROUND
Founded in 1940 and celebrating over 85 years of supporting our local communities, Michael Baker is a leader in
environmental, planning, engineering, architecture, consulting, and technical/professional services with a local focus and
global expertise. Michael Baker has a staff of more than 3,500 professionals with in-house expertise in disciplines that
include Environmental Analysis, Planning, GIS Services, Surveying, Aerial Photogrammetry, Mapping, Real Estate
Assessments, Transportation/Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering (including Grading, Public Works, Water/Wastewater,
Hydrology), Mechanical/Electrical/Energy Services, CADD, and Media Services.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
As a leader in the environmental
AESTHETICS BIOLOGIRESSOURCAL ES ROADWAY CULTURAL RESOURCES consulting consulting field, Michael Baker offers
an extensive array of services associated
with environmental compliance and
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GAS POPULATION AIR QUALITY HAZMAT REDUCTION noise studies, regulatory agency
permitting, cultural and biological
resources, visual assessments and photo simulations, transportation studies, drainage/water quality assessments,
community/socioeconomic analyses, and mitigation/monitoring compliance services. Our environmental compliance
managers have a broad range of project experience in urban communities and have worked on numerous complex
projects requiring technical expertise, creative solutions, and development of effective and workable mitigation. We can
confidently say that our environmental expertise makes us primed to assist with any on-call request needed by the City.
AS-NEEDED AND ON-CALL SERVICES
Michael Baker takes great pride in our long-standing history of providing both as needed and "extension of staff'
services for public sector clients. Michael Baker has worked with Huntington Beach on controversial projects over the
past 25 years. In southern California, we have a long history of working in coastal cities including current services to
Costa Mesa, Long Beach, Dana Point, San Clemente, and El Segundo, as well as past services to Seal Beach and
Ventura, among others. Michael Baker also has recent project experience working on coastal CEQA documents
proximate to Huntington Beach, such as the recently adopted Bay Bridge Pump Station Replacement Project EIR in
Newport Beach, Doheny Village Zoning District Update and Victoria Boulevard Apartments EIRs in Dana Point, and
One Metro West EIR in Costa Mesa all within the past few years. With this experience, we have a long-established
working relationship with the Coastal Commission and other agencies to address challenging issues that may arise for
Huntington Beach, such as visual resource analysis, land use/recreation and visitor-serving use considerations, and
both terrestrial-and marine-biological resource analyses.
Our staff is accustomed to meeting demanding project 3 684 2,004
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and other professionals to deliver the highest quality of
service and on-time performance for our clients.
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CEQA AND NEPA DOCUMENTS
The Michael Baker Environmental staff have provided CEQA and NEPA documentation and environmental technical
studies for a diverse range of capital improvement and development projects, as well as regulatory/policy documents
such as General Plans and zoning ordinances. Our environmental documents are not only legally defensible and user-
friendly but are supported by technical professionals with expertise in hydrology, water quality, transportation,
water/wastewater, landscape architecture, urban design, policy planning, structural design, civil engineering, GIS,
mapping, and surveying. Michael Baker produces environmental documents that are sensitive to agency and public
concerns regarding issues such as natural and man-made resource protection, community impacts, and other issues
associated with cost and feasibility of implementing mitigation measures. Our team has a thorough understanding of
CEQA, NEPA, and the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, National Historic Preservation Act and
other local, state, and federal regulations.
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FAMILIARITY WITH TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS IN HUNTINGTON BEACH
As a coastal city, projects for consideration are subject to coastal planning and development provisions as they relate to
resiliency planningfor sea level rise. The City's Local Coastal Program
the Coastal Act of 1976, and more recently es y y 9
(LCP) is identified as the Coastal Element of the City of Huntington Beach General Plan (General Plan)and was
certified in 2001 (amended in 2011). The LCP helps streamline the Coastal Development Permit review process for
projects within the City's Coastal Zone.As with many coastal cities, Huntington Beach needs to balance the potential
economic benefits of projects with required protection of coastal resources(e.g., public access, land and marine habitat,
and scenic and visual qualities) under the General Plan and Coastal Act. Michael Baker has extensive experience
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working on projects within southern California coastal cities and within the Coastal Zone, including the cities of Dana
Point, Long Beach, Newport Beach, San Clemente, Seal Beach, Carlsbad, and San Diego.
The General Plan was recently updated at the end of 2017 and involved a robust community engagement effort. Out of
that came several guiding principles supported by the City and community, including economic vitality for local
businesses; infrastructure improvement funding; preservation of the City's Surf City culture and visual character;
redevelopment and revitalization of the City's older commercial and industrial areas; conserving and enhancing natural
resources, cultural arts, and recreational amenities; and expanding community services and programs. The General
Plan also identifies key areas within Huntington Beach for conservation, preservation, and transformation.
Transformation areas predominantly include the industrial areas of the City, such as the Northwest Industrial Area and
the Gothard Corridor. In addition, the City has 16 adopted Specific Plans, of which almost half are located in the Coastal
Zone. The Michael Baker team knows how to work with you through the environmental review process, including
providing consistency and compliance with the visions and standards of the General Plan and Specific Plans adopted
for the purpose of reducing environmental impacts.
Michael Baker has assisted Huntington Beach with preparation of CEQA documentation for a range of highly complex
and controversial projects over the past 25 years. These projects include the Edison Park Reconfiguration and
Improvements Project, Seawater Desalination (Poseidon) Project at Huntington Beach EIR, Remediation and Reuse of
the Former Gun Range within Huntington Central Park EIR; Southeast Coastal Redevelopment Plan EIR, and
Brookhurst Street/Adams Avenue Intersection Improvements EIR. Each of these EIRs were supported by a range of
highly detailed technical studies to support the conclusions reached in the environmental document.
UNIQUELY RELEVANT CHARACTERISTICS
As a full-service, multi-disciplinary consulting firm, Michael Baker possesses many characteristics that make it uniquely
qualified to provide on-call environmental services to the City. Several of the key, unique characteristics that set the
Michael Baker Team apart from its competitors are described below.
• Full Service CEQA/NEPA Support Capabilities. Michael Baker possesses a full range of CEQA/NEPA
support services ready for the City's on-call projects.All under a single roof, Michael Baker is capable of
preparing technical studies, peer reviews, regulatory permitting, and can provide engineering/planning
assistance if necessary to support any CE, ND, MND, or EIR under CEQA or a CE, EA or EIS under NEPA.
• Ability to React Quickly to On-Call Requests and Offer Competitive Fees. Michael Baker has assembled
an exceptional team of professionals with the capabilities to react to the diverse range of projects that could
arise from the City's on-call contract. Not only can the Michael Baker Team provide defensible, technically-
accurate CEQA/NEPA documentation, but we can also mobilize quickly and cost-efficiently for the following
reasons: 1) Michael Baker possesses specialists necessary for any type of project small or large; and 2)
Michael Baker has provided environmental and the full suite of services to Orange County clients for over 50
years, giving us a unique understanding of the region and a proven track record for successful environmental
clearance.
• Time Frames for Responses to the City.We are especially proud of our track record and responsiveness to
public agencies for on-call task order requests. Typical timelines can range from three to six months for
(Mitigated) Negative Declarations and seven to twelve months for an EIR, depending upon the project
complexities. We are also able to expedite preliminary CEQA or NEPA reviews,Addendums, technical studies,
permits, peer reviews, and public outreach programs.
• Proven Program Management Approach.The Michael Baker Team's management approach (described in
detail below) has been proven on past projects to be effective in meeting or exceeding the client's goals for
completing environmental documents on or ahead of schedule and within or below budget. Our experience in
expediting regulatory permits and coordinating environmental reviews proves we have all the capabilities for
delivering any project to meet and exceed your expectations.
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INITIATION
•Scope of Work
j •Kick-off Meeting
e, % •Data Review and Research
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•Data Requests at Kick-off
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• Adequate Project Description
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• Define Methodology
PROJECT • Document Findings
• : CEQA REPORT
7II •• Initial Study
b • Confirm Findings of
Technical Studies
• Write Environmental
Compliance Document
LEGAL CHALLENGES
Michael Baker prepares its reports under close coordination with public agency legal counsel to ensure that the
environmental documents and associated technical studies not only meet the requirements of CEQA, but also the public
agency's regulations to gain applicable approvals. Controversial projects may involve litigation regardless of how well
the environmental document is prepared. Michael Baker is not typically a party to litigation. As public agencies certify
environmental documents using their independent judgment, Michael Baker may or may not be aware that a project or
supporting documentation has even been challenged. Litigation regarding a public agency's decision may have little or
nothing to do with document adequacy, therefore, in addition to what was explained above, a comprehensive list or
other documentation regarding responses to such challenges, is difficult to provide. In circumstances where litigation
has been filed against an environmental document prepared by Michael Baker for the public agency, and upon
notification, we provide as much technical assistance in defending the environmental document as requested. At
minimum, we typically provide assistance in assembling the administrative record as well as close coordination with
agency legal counsel on preparing and responding to briefs. As noted above, Michael Baker prepared an EIR for the
only seawater desalination project in the City(the Poseidon facility); this EIR was legally challenged by an
environmental group, but the conclusions were upheld in court. Additionally, Michael Baker's Contract Manager, Alan
Ashimine, has never had an environmental document successfully challenged in court through his 25 years preparing
CEQA/NEPA documentation.
Application
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and Calls Study
with Others
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Environmental
Determination
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MANAGEMENT APPROACH
Michael Baker's management approach has been proven effective in meeting and exceeding client expectations for
environmental compliance tasks. We pride ourselves in on time and on budget delivery. We accomplish this through
clear communication with City staff from task inception through project close-out. We will strategize with ur City staff to
outline a logical path for each specific task order, with a clear scope of work, schedule, and budget. We believe in
continuous close coordination, communication, and a focused project development process throughout the life of the
project focused on targeted delivery of products on key milestones.
Michael Baker's approach is designed to allow for regular interaction between City staff, the environmental consulting
project team, and other interested/responsible governmental agencies and parties or stakeholders, which allows for
frequent information sharing among all project members. This approach will guide data exchange without loss of time or
resources and will give City staff advance input on issues that arise. Such participation by the consultant minimizes
duplication of research efforts, improves the technical quality and accuracy of analysis, and ultimately, reduces the cost
of services. Regular interaction also allows the project team to offer expert advice and counsel to the City and other
interested parties, particularly regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over key elements of the project.
Michael Baker's recent proven track record examples include the Lido House Hotel(Newport Beach, CA), One Metro
West Project(Costa Mesa, CA), Rialto Metrolink Affordable Housing Project(Rialto, CA), Alamitos Battery Energy
Storage System (Long Beach, CA), and Laguna Beach Village Entrance(Laguna Beach, CA), among others. These
projects all required close coordination with outside agencies including, the California Coastal Commission, California
Department of Fish and Wildlife, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Department of Toxic Substances Control,
California Department of Transportation (District 12), Orange County Transportation Authority,Army Corps of
Engineers, and County of Orange. Regular communications with City staff and others allow the project team to
determine potential issues up front, develop potential design features and/or mitigation measures, as well as develop
sound, legally defensible documents. Our open public outreach capabilities, including scoping and the draft
environmental review cycle, during the environmental clearance process also allows City staff to anticipate potential
public concerns and ensure that these concerns are addressed in the environmental document. The Michael Baker
Team is accustomed to working on highly controversial projects subject to public scrutiny, placing the utmost emphasis
on providing clearly articulated analysis and conclusions that is easy for the reader to understand.
QUALITY ASSURANCE APPROACH
QUALITY ASSURANCE Producing high quality work is engrained into the Michael Baker
culture. The Michael Baker QC/QA Program is applied to
projects as a continuous process used not just at milestones but
also daily, as workflows from desk to desk, discipline to
discipline, and consultant to client. Michael Baker utilizes this
QC/QA program on each and every project undertaken to make
WORK STANDARDS I BEST PRACTICES I QUALITY AUDITS sure that a high-quality product is delivered on schedule and
within budget. Our approach is set up to reduce potential errors
L Project j in deliverables. Michael Baker's key organizational elements for
Management
Plans QC/QA are adaptable to any project. This quality process will be
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applied on a task-by-task basis to make sure that each
Project Seecifc deliverable is set up to meet your City standards for format,
L2uahty M;P aSOMnag Psi nt Plans technical accuracy, consistency, and readability while being
Scope ',
Schedule •Quality Control Procedures
legally defensible.
Budget •Quality Assurance Reviews
-by Project Manager
-by Independent Reviewer
ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE
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C. STAFFING
The Michael Baker Team will provide close coordination with the City, focused on technical accuracy of deliverables,
while monitoring the budget and schedule. Michael Baker's Contract Manager, Alan Ashimine, will oversee the project
team and be responsible for making sure the Michael Baker Team completes each task to your satisfaction while
meeting the City's goals and expectations. Alan will be supported by Task Manager who will coordinate the specific task
order directly with the City's Project Manager and assigned staff. The Task Managers will be fully cognizant of the day-
to-day technical issues and develop consensus with City staff and the project team report back to Alan. Our goal is to
provide the City with the most comprehensive and qualified team, possessing the breadth of skills necessary to support
anticipated environmental documentation projects. The benefit of our highly efficient team is that we can provide all
services under a single roof, without the need for any outside subconsultants.The following organizational chart
outlines our project management and environmental and technical team. In addition to these staff, we have over 100
other planners in the West that can be incorporated into any project to meet the City's needs.
T.
CONTRACT MANAGER
Alan Ashimine
TASK MANAGERS
Frances Yau,AICP Kristen Bogue
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Kristen Bogue Biological Resources/ Cultural Resources/
Frances Yau,AICP Coastal&Regulatory Permitting Native American Consultation
Art Popp James Daniels,PhD,RPA
Jessica Ditto Travis Whitney Susan Wood,PhD
Cristina Lowery Air Quality/GHG/Noise/Energy Hydrology/WQMP
Kathalyn Tung Danielle Millar Terrence Chen,PE,QSD/QSP
Winnie Woo Darshan Shivaiah Andrew Bjork,MSCE,PE
Allison Beauregard Hazardous Materials/Aesthetics Transportation
Kristen Bogue Jordan Gray,PE
Danielle Millar Alex Tapia,PE
OVER 500 TECHNICAL AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL AVAILABLE FOR ASSIGNMENT
Water Resources Landscape Architecture Transportation Planning
Geographic Information Systems Structural Engineering Transportation Engineering
Public Outreach Surface Water Construction Management
Planning Land Development
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KEY STAFF
ALAN ASHIMINE I CONTRACT MANAGER Years of Experience: 26
Mr. Ashimine will serve as Contract Manager and will be the main point of contact for the City.
Primary responsibilities will include oversight of daily operations,task management and staff
/14sibp' selection, and scheduling to ensure tasks are on time and on budget.
Mr.Ashimine manages the Environmental Sciences Department in Michael Baker's Santa Ana office. Mr. Ashimine's
primary responsibilities include oversight of the department's daily operations, management of projects, staff mentoring
and instruction, and scheduling and business development. He has extensive experience in the research, analysis, and
writing of environmental documentation for a variety of projects involving infrastructure, redevelopment, residential, and
industrial uses. Mr.Ashimine uses his experience to manage and author environmental documentation, often
incorporating the results of complex technical documentation to substantiate conclusions within the document. Mr.
Ashimine has also successfully prepared environmental documentation for a range of highly controversial projects
subject to scrutiny by the general public, environmental organizations, and public agencies.
Project Experience
. Seawater Desalination (Poseidon) Project EIR, Project Coordinator
. Remediation and Reuse of the Former Gun Range within Huntington Central Park EIR, Project Manager
. Lincoln Specific Plan EIR, Project Manager
CEQA GENERALIST TASK LEADS
As Michael Baker's Task Managers, Kristen Bogue and Frances Yau will manage the assigned CEQA projects directly
with the City's Project Manager, day-to-day technical issues, and develop consensus with City staff and the project team.
KRISTEN BOGUE I TASK LEAD Years of Experience: 21
Ms. Bogue will serve as Environmental Task Lead. She will be assigned project management of
'~"" awarded CEQA document task orders. She will be involved with day to day coordination with
City staff, the environmental consulting project team, and other interested/responsible
governmental agencies.
Kristen is a recognized leader in CEQA and NEPA studies. She has successfully prepared environmental documentation
for a range of highly controversial projects subject to scrutiny by the general public, environmental organizations, and
public agencies. Using her broad background and understanding of environmental constraints, she provides detailed,
legally sound CEQA/NEPA compliance review and environmental documentation. Kristen also serves as the technical lead
for Visual Analysis and Hazardous Materials services at Michael Baker, with a specialty in visual impact assessments,
shade/shadow studies, photometrics, as well as Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
Project Experience
. One Metro West EIR, Project Manager
. Cabrillo Mole Ferry Terminal Revitalization IS/MND, Project Manager
. Victoria Boulevard Apartments EIR, Project Manager
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FRANCES YAU,AICP I TASK LEAD Years of Experience: 13
Frances will serve as Environmental Task Lead. She will be assigned project management of
awarded CEQA document task orders. She will be involved with day to day coordination with
City staff, the environmental consulting project team, and other interested/responsible
governmental agencies.
Ms.Yau is a Project Manager at Michael Baker. She draws from a diverse educational and work background that includes
environmental planning, biological sciences, and urban and regional planning. She is knowledgeable in the management
and preparation of environmental compliance documents for both public and private sector clients under CEQA. Ms.Yau
has extensive experience in preparing CEQA documents for a wide range of projects, including programmatic-level
General Plans/Specific Plans, mixed-use, commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects.
Project Experience
. 3800 Via Oro EIR, Project Manager
. 402 Atlantic Avenue 15183 CEQA Exemption, Project Manager
• Bolsa Row EIR, Analyst
. Chen Mini Storage IS/MND, Analyst
Dana Point Doheny Village Zoning District Update EIR, Senior Environmental Analyst
. Victoria Boulevard Apartments EIR, Project Manager
ADDITIONAL STAFF
As Michael Baker's Technical Task Managers,the following specialists will manage technical analysis requests, verifying
the necessary scope of work with both City staff and the Applicant and ensuring consistency with project description
assumptions, CEQA adequacy, and methodology assumptions
NAME I TASK I YEARS PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Jessica Ditto • Laguna Beach Village Entrance Project, Environmental Analyst
CEQA Generalist . Fire Station Number 12, Environmental Analyst
13 Years' Experience . Redondo Avenue Environmental Services, Environmental Planner
Cristina Lowery . Anna W. Ngai Alumni Center Project, CEQA NOE, Environmental Analyst
CEQA Generalist • Horn Center and University Art Museum Renovation Project, CEQA Notice of
19 Years' Experience Exemption, Environmental Analyst
Housing Expansion Phase 1 —Housing Administration and Commons Building Project
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report, Environmental Analyst
Kathalyn Tung • Pasadena Environmental Coordination and Planning, Task Manager
CEQA Generalist • LADWP Environmental Assessment and Air Quality Services, Task Manager
21 Years' Experience . Green Trucking Facility and Container Project, Environmental Planner
Winnie Woo • Victoria Place EIR, Environmental Associate
CEQA Generalist . Tina-Pacific Neighborhood Development Plan Project, Environmental Associate
7 Years' Experience • One Metro West EIR, Environmental Associate
Allison Beauregard • Green Trucking Facility and Container Project, Environmental Planner
CEQA Generalist • Hive Live Project, Environmental Planner
6 Years' Experience • Victoria Place EIR, Environmental Associate
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NAME I TASK I YEARS PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Art Popp • Bay Bridge Pump Station and Force Mains Replacement Project EIR, Task
Biological Resources Manager
Assessment . Collins Island Bridge Replacement Project, Task Manager
30 Years' Experience . Oceanside Transit Center Redevelopment EIR, Task Manager
Travis Whitney . Environmental Services for the Meredith International Centre, Task Manager
Regulatory Permitting • Orangewood Avenue Improvements Project, Task Manager
18 Years' Experience . CEQA Consultant Services for Rancho Sonado Project, Task Manager
Danielle Millar . Bewley Street Townhomes IS/MND, Senior Air Quality and Noise Specialist
AQ/GHG/Noise/Energy . Environmental 3025 W. Edinger Townhomes, Air Quality and Noise Specialist
14 Years' Experience . 3700 Riverside Drive Mixed-Use Project EIR, Air Quality and Noise Specialist
Darshan Shivaiah . Green Trucking Facility and Container Project, Technical Specialist
AQ/GHG/Noise/Energy • Cypress Village Mixed Use Project EIR, Technical Specialist
8 Years' Experience . Emergency Generator Environmental Review, Technical Specialist
James Daniels, PhD, RPA • El Caballo Park Master Plan Environmental Review, Senior Archaeologist
Archaeological Reports . Environmental Consulting Services, Senior Archaeologist
Cultural Resources Reports . Hive Live Project, Senior Archaeologist
19 Years' Experience • 255-290 Maple Court Mixed Use Project IS/MND, Senior Archaeologist
Susan Wood, PhD . Victoria Place IS/MND, Task Manager
Historical Resources Reports . Collins Island Bridge Replacement Project, Task Manager
14 Years' Experience • South Coast REC IS/MND, Task Manager
Terrence Chen, P.E., QSD/QSP . Orange County On-Call Services, Engineer
Preliminary Hydrology . NPDES Program Management Support Services, Engineer
Drainage Report . Water Quality Management Plan Verification, Engineer
Preliminary Water Study . Culver City Stormwater Quality Master Plan, Engineer
Preliminary WQMP • I-10/Avenue 60 Interchange and Avenue 50 Extension, Engineer
Sewer Study . Alessandro Boulevard Median, Engineer
27 Years' Experience . Archibald Avenue Improvement Project, Engineer
Andrew Bjork, MSCE, PE • Cow Camp Road and Bridges Phase IB, Civil Associate
Preliminary Hydrology . NPDES Program Management Support Services, Civil Associate
Drainage Report • Felipe Road/Oso Parkway Intersection Widening, Civil Associate
Preliminary Water Study . Bastanchury Road Improvements, Civil Associate
Preliminary WQMP . Felipe Road/Oso Parkway Intersection Widening, Civil Associate
Sewer Study • Monroe Interchange Engineering and Planning Services, Civil Associate
11 Years' Experience . Pacific Arroyo Development Hydraulic Analysis, Civil Associate
Jordan Gray, PE . Hive Live EIR, Civil Engineer
Transportation Studies • Victoria Place IS/MND, Civil Engineer
VMT Analysis • Costa Mesa Parking Study, Civil Engineer
Local Transportation Analysis . Costa Mesa One Metro West EIR, Civil Engineer
11 Years' Experience . Hanson Hotel Section VMT Analysis, Civil Engineer
Alex Tapia, PE • Victoria Place IS/MND, Civil Engineer
Transportation Studies . Studebaker and S.R. 22 Realignment, Civil Engineer
VMT Analysis • Queens Highway Temporary Amphitheatre Project, Civil Engineer
Local Transportation Analysis . 255-290 Maple Court Mixed Use Project IS/MND, Civil Engineer
8 Years' Experience . 1675 Santa Fe Avenue Warehouse Project CE, Civil Engineer
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL ■ PAGE 14 OF 19
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH • REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL(CEQA)CONSULTING SERVICES
D. QUALIFICATIONS AND REFERENCES
Michael Baker is a full-service consulting firm providing land use planning, environmental compliance, sustainability,
engineering, architecture, community engagement, and related professional services for over 85 years. We have the
qualifications, experience, and staff to provide virtually any environmental consulting services Huntington Beach may
need. Refer to the 'Background and Experience' and 'Staffing' sections for additional qualifications of the project team.
Following are examples of projects within the last five years with similar scopes of work that may be requested by City
staff under this on-call contract.
CITY OF DANA POINT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES City of Dana Point
Michael Baker has provided the City of Dana Point on-call Ms. Belinda Deines, AICP
environmental consulting services for range of projects requiring bdeines@danapoint,org
CEQA clearance documentation, as well as technical studies. Notable 949.248.3570
projects include:
Key Staff:
Headlands Trail Project Exemption Analysis and Initial Study . Kristen Bogue, Project Director
(Ongoing) • Alan Ashimine, QA/QC
Victoria Boulevard Apartments EIR (2024) Frances Yau, Project Manager
Victoria Boulevard Specific Plan EIR (2024) Jessica Ditto, Environmental Analyst
Doheny Village Zoning District Update EIR (2021) Winnie Woo, Environmental Analyst
• Allison Beauregard, Environmental
Analyst
Danielle Millar, Air Quality& Noise
Darshan Shivaiah, Air Quality& Noise
CITY OF COSTA MESA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
City of Costa Mesa
Michael Baker has provided the City of Costa Mesa with on-call Ms. Carrie Tai, AICP
environmental consulting services for range of projects requiring Carrie.tai@costamesaca.gov
CEQA clearance documentation, as well as technical studies. 714.754.5270
Notable projects include:
• Hive Live EIR (2026) Key Staff:
• Victoria Place EIR(2025) • Kristen Bogue, Project Director
• Capo Hillside Project IS/MND Support Services (2024) . Frances Yau, Project Manager
• One Metro West EIR (2021) • Alan Ashimine, QA/QC
• Chen Mini Warehouse Auto Storage Facility Class 32 CE Report • Winnie Woo, Environmental Analyst
(2020) • Allison Beauregard, Environmental
• No. 1 Collision Project Class 32 CE Report(2020) Analyst
• Danielle Millar, Air Quality& Noise
• Darshan Shivaiah, Air Quality& Noise
• Art Popp, Senior Biologist
• James Daniels, Archaeologist
• Susan Wood, Architectural History
• Jordon Gray, Civil Engineer
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL ■ PAGE 15 OF 19
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ■ REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL(CEQA)CONSULTING SERVICES
CITY OF BURBANK ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
City of Burbank
Michael Baker has provided the City of Burbank with on-call Mr. Federico "Fred" Ramirez
environmental consulting services for range of projects requiring framirez@burbankca.gov
CEQA clearance documentation, as well as technical studies. Notable 818.238.5293
projects include:
• 2801 Thornton Avenue (2026) Key Staff:
• Library-Civic Center(2026) Kristen Bogue, Project Director
= 910 S. Mariposa Street(2025) Frances Yau, Project Manager
• Starbucks Class 32 Categorical Exemption Report (2023) Alan Ashimine, QA/QC
• 3700 Riverside Drive Mixed Use Project Focused ER (2022) Winnie Woo, Environmental Analyst
Allison Beauregard, Environmental
Analyst
Danielle Millar, Air Quality& Noise
Darshan Shivaiah, Air Quality&
Noise
Art Popp, Senior Biologist
CITY OF LONG BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL/PLANNING SERVICES City of Long Beach
Ms. Amy Harbin
Michael Baker has been retained by the City of Long Beach to Amy.harbin@longbeach.gov
provide on-call environmental/planning services for a diverse range of 562.570.6872
projects requiring CEQA and NEPA clearance documentation.
Notable projects include: Key Staff:
▪ 3800 Via Oro (Ongoing) , Alan Ashimine, Project Director
• 402 Atlantic Avenue (2026) Frances Yau, Project Manager
▪ 4040 Bellflower Boulevard (2026) Kristen Bogue, Environmental
• 300 Alamitos Ave Peer Review(2024) Specialist
• Santa Fe Self Storage Facility CE (2024) Jessica Ditto, Environmental Analyst
• 1911 Pacific Coast Highway Project IS/MND(2023) Winnie Woo, Environmental Analyst
▪ Building Standards Code Amendments IS/MND (2020) Allison Beauregard, Environmental
Analyst
Danielle Millar, Air Quality& Noise
Darshan Shivaiah, Air Quality &
Noise
Susan Wood, Architectural History
Jordon Gray, Civil Engineer
Alex Tapia, Civil Engineer
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL ■ PAGE 16 OF 19
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ■ REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL(CEQA)CONSULTING SERVICES
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES City of San Clemente
Michael Baker has provided the City of San Clemente with on-call Jonathan Lifghtfoot
environmental consulting services for range of projects requiring lightfootj@san-clemente.org
CEQA clearance documentation, as well as technical studies since 949,361.8254
2018. Notable projects include:
Hanson Hotel Section 15183 (Ongoing) Key Staff:
1801 North El Camino Real (2026) Kristen Bogue, Project Director
West Pico Corridor Specific Plan Update and Architectural Frances Yau, Project Manager
Overlay Expansion (2023) Alan Ashimine, QA/QC
Winnie Woo, Environmental Analyst
Allison Beauregard, Environmental
Analyst
Darshan Shivaiah, Air Quality&
Noise
Art Popp, Senior Biologist
Susan Wood, Architectural History
Jordon Gray, Civil Engineer
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ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
EDISON PARK RECONFIGURATION AND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT City of Huntington Beach
Ashley Wysocki
Michael Baker International assisted the City of Huntington Beach with the Ashley.wysocki@surfcity-hb.org
preparation of a CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 Compliance Checklist for 714.374.5302
the Edison Park Reconfiguration and Improvements Project (project). This
City-initiated project proposes to reconfigure the Edison Community Park and create new park amenities. The
various new and upgraded amenities, including new sports courts, wheel sports, playground, trees, walkways,
parking lot, and access, would offer diversified recreation and allow for more park engagement. The resettling and
sinking amenities would be cleared under the project to allow for more open space. The project is proposed to be
constructed in three phases to allow portions of the park to remain open during construction.
The Section 15183 analysis considered project-specific impacts related to air quality, energy, greenhouse gas
emissions, noise, vehicle miles travelled (VMT), cultural resources, and geology and soils, among others.
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH • REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL(CEQA)CONSULTING SERVICES
HANSON HOTEL SECTION 15183 City of San Clemente
Johnathan Ciampa
Michael Baker International is assiting the City of San Clemente with john@communitycounterpartservices.com
the preparation of a CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 Compliance 949.246.5913
Checklist for the Hason Hotel Project(project). The project proposes
the development of the Hanson Hotel, a three-story, 61-room boutique hotel featuring a pool, café, roof-top
restaurant with amplified music, and a subterranean parking garage with 104 parking stalls. The project includes
25percent affordable hotel rooms(16 rooms)to enhance low-cost, visitor-servingopportunities and is designed in
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the Spanish Colonial Revival style to align with the Architectural Overlay and the North Beach Historic District's
character.
The Section 15183 analysis considers the project's considerations included in the City's General Plan Enviornmental
Impact Report, as well as project-specific impacts related to air quality, energy, greenhouse gas emissions, noise,
cultural resources, and biological resources, among others.
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ■ REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL(CEQA)CONSULTING SERVICES
E. FEE SCHEDULE
Michael Baker's fee schedule has been provided in a separate document.
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EXHIBIT "B"
Payment Schedule (Hourly Payment)
A, Hourly Rate
CONSULTANT'S fees for such services shall be based upon the following hourly rate and cost
schedule:
SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT B
B. Travel Charges for time during travel are not reimbursable.
C. Billing
1. All billing shall be done monthly in fifteen (15) minute increments and matched to an
appropriate breakdown of the time that was taken to perform that work and who
performed it.
2. Each month's bill should include a total to date. That total should provide, at a glance,
the total fees and costs incurred to date for the project.
3. A copy of memoranda, letters, reports, calculations and other documentation prepared
by CONSULTANT may be required to be submitted to 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.
4. CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY an invoice for each monthly payment due.
Such invoice shall:
A) Reference this Agreement;
B) Describe the services performed;
C) Show the total amount of the payment due;
D) Include a certification by a principal member of CONSULTANT's firm that
the work has been performed in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement; and
E) 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 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 CITY does not approve an invoice, CITY shall notify
CONSULTANT in writing of the reasons for non-approval and the schedule of
performance set forth in Exhibit "A" may at the option of CITY be suspended until
the parties agree that past performance by CONSULTANT is in, or has been brought
into compliance, or until this Agreement has expired or is terminated as provided
herein.
5. Any billings for extra work or additional services authorized in advance and in writing
by CITY shall be invoiced separately to CITY. Such invoice shall contain all of the
information required above, and in addition shall list the hours expended and hourly
approved charged for such time. Such invoices shall be pp roved by CITY if the work
performed is in accordance with the extra work or additional services requested,q , 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.
EXHIBIT B
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ■ REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL(CEQA)CONSULTING SERVICES
E. FEE SCHEDULE
Hourly rates for key staff are provided below for Michael Baker. Per the RFQ, these rates are valid for a period of 180
days. Any renewal/extension options of the on-call list following the three-year period would require a review of rates by
the Michael Baker team.
CLASSIFICATION FEE
Senior Principal $330-390
Principal $300-360
Program Manager $270-335
Project Director $255-325
Senior Project Manager/Technical Manager/Principal Planner $245-310
Project Manager $235-300
Technical Manager/Task Manager $225-290
Senior Engineer $215-275
Senior Planner $205-265
Landscape Architect $165-245
Project Engineer/Senior Environmental Specialist $165-245
Senior GIS Analyst $150-230
Environmental Specialist $145- 170
GIS Analyst $135- 170
Designer/Associate Planner $120- 155
Project Coordinator $115- 145
Environmental Analyst $110- 140
Design Technician $110- 130
Graphic Artist $125- 190
Assistant Planner/Engineer $95- 125
Planning Technician/Engineering Aid $85- 115
Office Support/Clerical $85- 115
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Reproduction—B&W Oversized 0.14 Communications At Cost
Reproduction—Color 0.45 Computer Usage At Cost
Reproduction—Color Oversized 0.70 Equipment and Supplies At Cost
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Attn: Richard Beck
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Santa Ana, CA 92707
Dear Mr. Beck:
Attached for your records is an executed copy of the Professional Services Contract between
the City Huntington Huntin ton Beach and Michael Baker International Inc. for On-Call Environmental
CEQA Services, approved by the Huntington Beach City Council on April 7, 2026.
Sincerely,
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Statement of Issue
• The City receives applications for various projects that
sometimes requires official CEQA review (California
Environmental Quality Act) .
• These documents require technical studies on specific
topics such as geology, hydrology, noise and air quality,
which require expert analysis from qualified professionals in
the respective fields.
Selection of Consultants
• On January 15, 2026, the city posted a request for
qualifications on Planet Bids. The Bid posting attracted 23
firms to submit proposals of qualifications.
• The Community Development Department formed a review
committee to review the proposals. The top four firms
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• Each contract requested for approval would be for the same amount.
Consultants will still be required to submit proposals for any new project
that is requested and a task order will be issued to confirm scope of work.
There is no guarantee of work for any consultant.
• Preparation of a CEQA Document can vary greatly from $50,000 to $500,000.
The total amount of the contracts is an estimated total of workload over the
next 3 years. The CEQA work is primarily funded by the Developer/Applicant
through a Reimbursement agreement that is formally executed through the
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• Michael Baker International, Inc. (MBI)
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