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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: MATT MARQUEZ, ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DATE: MAY 18, 2020
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
WILLDAN ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 97,200 SQUARE-FOOT
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 415-435 S. MOTOR AVENUE
SUMMARY:
The Planning Division is working on a large project that is requiring outside consultants to assist staff
with their processing. The scope of the project is outlined below:
The project consists of the construction of a new industrial building. The project applicant is seeking
approval of the following:
1. Construction of an approximately 97,200 square-foot industrial building,
2. Lot Merger to merge the two existing parcels into one, and
3. Use Permit for 24/7 operations.
The consultant would work on the environmental aspect of the project during the entitlement process.
The applicant will also execute a Reimbursement Agreement with the City. The Reimbursement
Agreement does not require approval from City Council since the template agreement was approved on
June 3, 2019.
The consultant was selected from the Certified On-Call Environmental List approved by City Council on
September 16, 2019. The invite to bid was sent to 5 firms and 3 firms responded from the 14 approved
firms on the list. City staff selected the firm with the most experience and knowledge of landfills.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1)Approve a Professional Service Agreement with Willdan Engineering to provide environmental
consultant services for the Motor Avenue project in an amount not to exceed $39,290.00
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
5/18/2020
Approve Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering
May 18, 2020
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2)Authorize the City Manager to prepare and execute the agreement, in a form acceptable to the
City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
ANALYSIS:
The proposed scope of each project requires expertise and assistance from qualified consultants. The
project has specific technical assistance that is not supported by the Planning Division. The scope of the
project includes but not limited to environmental review services and technical studies.
FISCAL IMPACT:
All costs associated with the consultant project review and environmental document preparation will be
paid by the project applicant. There is no fiscal impact associated with the proposed recommendations.
Prepared by: Reviewed by:
Robert (Dean) Flores Manuel Muñoz
Assistant Planner Planning Manager
Reviewed by: Fiscal Reviewed by:
Matt Marquez Talika M. Johnson
Director of Economic and Community Development Director of Administrative Services
Reviewed and Approved by:
Sergio Gonzalez
City Manager
Attachments:
1)Professional Service Agreement with Willdan Engineering – Motor Avenue Project
CITY OF AZUSA
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
1.PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this 18th day of May, 2020 by and between the
City of Azusa, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of California with
its principal place of business at 213 East Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, California 91702 (“City”)
and Willdan Engineering, a California Incorporated Company with its principal place of business
at 2401 E. Katella Avenue, Ste. 300, Anaheim, CA 92806 (“Consultant”). City and Consultant
are sometimes individually referred to herein as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”
2.RECITALS.
2.1 Consultant.
Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provision of certain
professional services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement. Consultant represents that it is experienced in providing mining consultant services
to public clients, is licensed in the State of California, and is familiar with the plans of City.
2.2 Project.
City desires to engage Consultant to render such services for the Design Review for the
construction of a 97,200 square-foot industrial building, Lot Merger application to merge two
existing parcels into one, and Use Permit for 24/7 operations, (“Project”) as set forth in this
Agreement.
3.TERMS.
3.1 Scope of Services and Term.
3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Consultant promises and agrees to furnish to
the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work
necessary to fully and adequately supply the professional consulting services necessary for the
Project (“Services”). The Services are more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in
accordance with, this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from May 18, 2020 to
November 2, 2020, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Consultant shall complete the
Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and
deadlines. The Parties may, by mutual written consent, extend the term of this Agreement if
necessary to complete the Services.
3.2 Responsibilities of Consultant.
3.2.1 Control and Payment of Subordinates; Independent Contractor. The
Attachment 1
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Services shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision. Consultant will determine
the means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirement s of this
Agreement. City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee.
Consultant retains the right to perform similar or different services for others during the term of
this Agreement. Any additional personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on
behalf of Consultant shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under
Consultant’s exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other
amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of Services under this
Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and
obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security
taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers’
compensation insurance.
3.2.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services
expeditiously, within the term of this Agreement, and in accordance with the Schedule o f
Services set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform the
Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate Consultant’s conformance
with the Schedule, City shall respond to Consultant’s submittals in a timely manner. Upon
request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to
meet the Schedule of Services.
3.2.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by
Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.
3.2.4 Substitution of Key Personnel. Consultant has represented to City that
certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services under this Agreement. Should
one or more of such personnel become unavailable, Consultant may substitute other personnel of
at least equal competence upon written approval of City. In the event that City and Consultant
cannot agree as to the substitution of key personnel, City shall be entitled to terminate this
Agreement for cause. As discussed below, any personnel who fail or refuse to perform the
Services in a manner acceptable to the City, or who are determined by the City to be
uncooperative, incomp etent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project or a
threat to the safety of persons or property, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the
Consultant at the request of the City. The key personnel for performance of this Agreement are
as follows: Salvador Lopez Jr., Director of Planning, and Christine Kudija, JD, AICP, Principal
Environmental Planner.
3.2.5 City’s Representative. The City hereby designates Matt Marquez,
Director of Economic and Community Development or his or her designee, to act as its
representative for the performance of this Agreement (“City’s Representative”). City’s
Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for all purposes under this
Contract. Consultant shall not accept directio n or orders from any person other than the City’s
Representative or his or her designee.
3.2.6 Consultant’s Representative. Consultant hereby designates Salvador
Lopez Jr. and Christine Kudija, JD, AICP, or his/her designee, to act as its representative for the
performance of this Agreement (“Consultant’s Representative”). Consultant’s Representative
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shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Consultant for all purposes under
this Agreement. The Consultant’s Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using
his/her best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques,
sequences and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services
under this Agreement.
3.2.7 Coordination of Services. Consultant agrees to work closely with City
staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City’s staff, consultants and other
staff at all reasonable times.
3.2.8 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Consultant shall perform
all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the
standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the
State of California. Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional
calling necessary to perform the Services. Consultant warrants that all employees and
subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to
them. Finally, Consultant represents that it, its employees and subcontractors have all licenses,
permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the
Services, including a City Business License, and that such licenses and approvals shall be
maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. As provided for in the indemnification
provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without
reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are
caused by the Consultant’s failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any
employee of the Consultant or its sub-consultants who is determined by the City to be
uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a threat
to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services
in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant
and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services or to work on the Project.
3.2.9 Period of Performance Consultant shall perform and complete all Services
under this Agreement within the term set forth in Section 3.1.2 above (“Performance Time”).
Consultant shall also perform the Services in strict accordance with any completion schedule or
Project milestones described in Exhibits “A” attached hereto, or which may be separately agreed
upon in writing by the City and Consultant (“Performance Milestones”). Consultant agrees that
if the Services are not completed within the aforementioned Performance Time and/or pursuant
to any such Project Milestones developed pursuant to provisions of this Agreement, it is
understood, acknowledged and agreed that the City will suffer damage.
3.2.10 Laws and Regulations; Employee/Labor Certifications. Consultant shall
keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and
regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all
Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Consultant shall be liable
for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with Services. If the Consultant
performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations and without
giving written notice to the City, Consultant shall be solely responsible for all costs arising
therefrom. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold City, its officials, directors, officers,
employees and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this
Agreement, from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply
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with such laws, rules or regulations.
3.2.10.1 Employment Eligibility; Consultant. By executing this
Agreement, Consultant verifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of
state and federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not
limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to
time. Such requirements and restrictions include, but are not limited to, examination and
retention of documentation confirming the identity and immigration status of each employee of
the Consultant. Consultant also verifies that it has not committed a violation of any such law
within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of execution of this Agreement, and
shall not violate any such law at any time during the term of the Agreement. Consultant shall
avoid any violation of any such law during the term of this Agreement by participating in an
electronic verification of work authorization program operated by the United States Department
of Homeland Security, by participating in an equivalent federal work authorization program
operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify information of newly
hired employees, or by some other legally acceptable method. Consultant shall maintain records
of each such verification, and shall make them available to the City or its representatives for
inspection and copy at any time during normal business hours. The City shall not be responsible
for any costs or expenses related to Consultant’s compliance with the requirements provided for
in Section 3.2.10 or any of its sub-sections.
3.2.10.2 Employment Eligibility; Subcontractors, Consultants, Sub-
subcontractors and Subconsultants. To the same extent and under the same conditions as
Consultant, Consultant shall require all of its subcontractors, consultants, sub-subcontractors and
subconsultants performing any work relating to the Project or this Agreement to make the same
verifications and comply with all requirements and restrictions provided for in Section 3.2.10.1.
3.2.10.3 Employment Eligibility; Failure to Comply. Each person
executing this Agreement on behalf of Consultant verifies that they are a duly authorized officer
of Consultant, and understands that any of the following shall be grounds for the City to
terminate the Agreement for cause: (1) failure of Consultant or its subcontractors, consultants,
sub-subcontractors or subconsultants to meet any of the requirements provided for in Sections
3.2.10.1 or 3.2.10.2; (2) any misrepresentation or material omission concerning compliance with
such requirements (including in those verifications provided to the Consultant under Section
3.2.10.2); or (3) failure to immediately remove from the Project any person found not to be in
compliance with such requirements.
3.2.10.4 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Consultant
certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which
require every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake
self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such
provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.
3.2.10.5 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents
that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant,
employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap,
ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities
related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment
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advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of
City’s Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs
or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.
3.2.10.6 Air Quality. To the extent applicable, Consultant must
fully comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in furnishing or using equipment
and/or providing services, including, but not limited to, emissions limits and permitting
requirements imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and/or
California Air Resources Board (CARB). Although the SCAQMD and CARB limits and
requirements are more broad, Consultant shall specifically be aware of their application to
"portable equipment", which definition is considered by SCAQMD and CARB to include any
item of equipment with a fuel-powered engine. Consultant shall indemnify City against any
fines or penalties imposed by SCAQMD, CARB, or any other governmental or regulatory
agency for violations of applicable laws, rules and/or regulations by Consultant, its
subconsultants, or others for whom Consultant is responsible under its indemnity obligations
provided for in this Agreement.
3.2.10.7 Water Quality.
(A) Management and Compliance. To the extent applicable,
Consultant’s Services must account for, and fully comply with, all local, state and federal laws,
rules and regulations that may impact water quality compliance, including, without limitation, all
applicable provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. §§ 1300); the
California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Cal Water Code §§ 13000-14950); laws,
rules and regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency, the State Water Resources
Control Board and the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board; the City’s ordinances
regulating discharges of storm water; and any and all regulations, policies, or permits issued
pursuant to any such authority regulating the discharge of pollutants, as that term is used in the
Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, to any ground or surface water in the State.
(B) Liability for Non-compliance. Failure to comply with the
laws, regulations and policies described in this Section is a violation of law that may subject
Consultant or City to penalties, fines, or additional regulatory requirements. Consultant shall
defend, indemnify and hold the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and
agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, from and
against any and all fines, penalties, claims or other regulatory requirements imposed as a result
of Consultant’s non-compliance with the laws, regulations and policies described in this Section,
unless such non-compliance is the result of the sole established negligence, willful misconduct or
active negligence of the City, its officials, officers, agents, employees or authorized volunteers.
(C) Training. In addition to any other standard of care
requirements set forth in this Agreement, Consultant warrants that all employees and
subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them
without impacting water quality in violation of the laws, regulations and policies described in
this Section. Consultant further warrants that it, its employees and subcontractors will receive
adequate training, as determined by City, regarding the requirements of the laws, regulations and
policies described in this Section as they may relate to the Services provided under this
Agreement. Upon request, City will provide Consultant with a list of training programs that
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meet the requirements of this paragraph.
3.2.11 Insurance.
3.2.11.1 Time for Compliance. Consultant shall not commence
Services under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has
secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any
subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory
to the City that the subcontractor has secured all insurance required under this section.
3.2.11.2 Minimum Requirements. Consultant shall, at its expense,
procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to
persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of
the Agreement by the Consultant, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.
Consultant shall also require all of its subcontractors to procure and maintain the same insurance
for the duration of the Agreement. Such insurance shall meet at least the following minimum
levels of coverage:
(A) Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as
broad as the latest version of the following: (1) General Liability: Insurance Services Office
Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001); (2) Automobile Liability:
Insurance Services Office Business Auto Coverage form number CA 0001, code 1 (any auto);
and (3) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability: Workers’ Compensation insurance as
required by the State of California and Employer’s Liability Insurance. The policy shall not
contain any exclusion contrary to the Agreement, including but not limited to endorsements or
provisions limiting coverage for (1) contractual liability (including but not limited to ISO CG 24
26 or 21 29); or (2) cross liability for claims or suits by one insured against another.
(B) Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain
limits no less than: (1) General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal
injury and property damage. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with
general aggregate limit is used including, but not limited to, form CG 2503, either the general
aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Agreement/location or the general aggregate limit
shall be twice the required occurrence limit; (2) Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident
for bodily injury and property damage; and (3) Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s
Liability: Workers’ Compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of
California. Employer’s Liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
Defe nse costs shall be paid in addition to the limits.
(C) Notices; Cancellation or Reduction of Coverage. At least
fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence showing that such insurance
coverage has been renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is
cancelled or materially reduced, Consultant shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written
notice of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with the City evidence of insurance
showing that the required insurance has been reinstated or has been provided through another
insurance company or companies. In the event any policy of insurance required under this
Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, the City
has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid
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by the City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or the City may withhold amounts
sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, the City may suspend or
terminate this Agreement.
3.2.11.3 Professional Liability. Consultant shall procure and
maintain, and require its sub-consultants to procure and maintain, for a period of five (5) years
following completion of the Project, errors and omissions liability insurance appropriate to their
profession. Such insurance shall be in an amount not less $1,000,000 per claim, and shall be
endorsed to include contractual liability. Defense costs shall be paid in addition to limits.
3.2.11.4 Insurance Endorsements. The insurance policies shall
contain the following provisions, or Consultant shall provide endorsements on forms supplied or
approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
(A) General Liability. The general liability policy shall include
or be endorsed (amended) to state that: (1) using ISO CG forms 20 10 and 20 37, or
endorsements providing the exact same coverage, the City of Azusa, its directors, officials,
officers, employees, agents and vo lunteers shall be covered as additional insured with respect to
the Services or ongoing and complete operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant,
including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work; and (2) using
ISO form 20 01, or endorsements providing the exact same coverage, the insurance coverage
shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents
and volunteers, or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken chain of co verage excess of the
Consultant’s scheduled underlying coverage. Any excess insurance shall contain a provision that
such coverage shall also apply on a primary and noncontributory basis for the benefit of the City,
before the City’s own primary insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a
named insured. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its directors, officials,
officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall
not be called upon to contribute with it in any way. Notwithstanding the minimum limits set
forth in Section 3.2.11.2(B), any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified
minimum limits of coverage shall be available to the parties required to be named as additional
insureds pursuant to this Section 3.2.11.4(A).
(B) Automobile Liability. The automobile liability policy shall
include or be endorsed (amended) to state that: (1) the City, its directors, officials, officers,
employees, agents and volunteers shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to the
ownership, operation, maintenance, use, loading or unloading of any auto owned, leased, hired or
borrowed by the Consultant or for which the Consultant is responsible; and (2) the insurance
coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its directors, officials, officers,
employees, agents and volunteers, or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken chain of coverage
excess of the Consultant’s scheduled underlying coverage. Any insurance or self-insurance
maintained by the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be
excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it in any
way. Notwithstanding the minimum limits set forth in Section 3.2.11.2(B), any available
insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of coverage shall be available to
the parties required to be named as additional insureds pursuant to this Section 3.2.11.4(B).
(C) Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability
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Coverage. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its directors,
officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers for losses paid under the terms of the
insurance policy which arise from work performed by the Consultant.
(D) All Coverages. Each insurance policy required by this
Agreement shall be endorsed to state that: (A) coverage shall not be suspended, voided, reduced
or canceled except after thirty (30) days (10 days for nonpayment of premium) prior written
notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City; and (B) any failure
to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies, including breaches of warranties,
shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents
and volunteers. Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies
including breaches of warranties shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its officials,
officers, employees, agents and volunteers, or any other additional insureds.
3.2.11.5 Separation of Insureds; No Special Limitations; Waiver of
Subrogation. All insurance required by this Section shall contain standard separation of insureds
provisions. In addition, such insurance shall not contain any special limitations on the scope of
protection afforded to the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers.
All policies shall waive any right of subrogation of the insurer against the City, its officials,
officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, or any other additional insureds, or shall specifically
allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications
to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of
recovery against City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers, or any other
additional insureds, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from
each of its subconsultants.
3.2.11.6 Deductibles and Self-Insurance Retentions. Any
deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. Consultant
shall guarantee that, at the option of the City, either: (1) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate
such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the City, its directors, officials, officers,
employees, agents and volunteers; or (2) the Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing
payment of losses and related investigation costs, claims and administrative and defense
expenses.
3.2.11.7 Subconsultant Insurance Requirements. Consultant shall
not allow any subconsultants to commence work on any subcontract relating to the work under
the Agreement until they have provided evidence satisfactory to the City that they have secured
all insurance required under this Section. If requested by Consultant, the City may approve
different scopes or minimum limits of insurance for particular subconsultants. The Consultant
and the City shall be named as additional insureds on all subconsultants’ policies of Commercial
General Liability using ISO form 20 38, or coverage at least as broad.
3.2.11.8 Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with
insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A:VIII, licensed to do business in
California, and satisfactory to the City.
3.2.11.9 Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish City
with original certificates of insurance and endorsements effecting coverage required by this
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Agreement on forms satisfactory to the City. The certificates and endorsements for each
insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its
behalf, and shall be on forms provided by the City if requested. All certificates and
endorsements must be received and approved by the City before work commences. The City
reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any
time.
3.2.11.9 Reporting of Claims. Consultant shall report to the City, in
addition to Consultant’s insurer, any and all insurance claims submitted by Consultant in
connection with the Services under this Agreement.
3.2.12 Safety. Consultant shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid
injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Consultant shall at
all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations,
and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature
of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. Safety precautions as
applicable shall include, but shall not be limited to: (A) adequate life protection and life saving
equipment and procedures; (B) instructions in accident prevention for all employees and
subcontractors, such as safe walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks,
confined space procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices,
equipment and wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or
injuries; and (C) adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety
measures.
3.2.13 Accounting Records. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate
records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records
shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City during normal
business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other
documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work,
data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3)
years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
3.3 Fees and Payments.
3.3.1 Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation, including
authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth
in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total compensation
shall not exceed ($39,290.00) without written approval of the City Manager. Extra Work may
be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and
manner set forth in this Agreement.
3.3.2 Payment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to City a monthly
itemized statement which indicates work completed and hours of Services rendered by
Consultant. The statement shall describe the amount of Services and supplies provided since the
initial commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as appropriate,
through the date of the statement. City shall, within 45 days of receiving such statement, review
the statement and pay all approved charges thereon.
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3.3.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Consultant shall not be reimbursed for any
expenses unless authorized in writing by City.
3.3.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may
request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, “Extra Work” means any work
which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which
the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization
from City’s Representative.
3.3.5 Prevailing Wages. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California
Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations,
Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of
prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on “public works” and
“maintenance” projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public
works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total
compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage
Laws. City shall provide Consultant with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in
effect at the commencement of this Agreement. Consultant shall make copies of the prevailing
rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the
Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Consultant’s
principal place of business and at the project site. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold
the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or
liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
3.4 Termination of Agreement.
3.4.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to Consultant,
terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving
written notice to Consultant of such termination, and specifying the effect ive date thereof, at
least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Consultant
shall be compensated only for those services which have been adequately rendered to City, and
Consultant shall be entitled to no further compensation. Consultant may not terminate this
Agreement except for cause.
3.4.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein,
City may require Consultant to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data and other
information of any kind prepared by Consultant in connection with the performance of Services
under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to provide such document and other
information within fifteen (15) days of the request.
3.4.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole
or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may
determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
3.5 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.
3.5.1 Documents & Data; Licensing of Intellectual Property. This Agreement
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creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense
any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications,
studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible
medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or
otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by
Consultant under this Agreement (“Documents & Data”). All Documents & Data shall be and
remain the property of City, and shall not be used in whole or in substantial part by Consultant
on other projects without the City's express written permission. Within thirty (30) days
following the completion, suspension, abandonment or termination of this Agreement,
Consultant shall provide to City reproducible copies of all Documents & Data, in a form and
amount required by City. City reserves the right to select the method of document reproduction
and to establish where the reproduction will be accomplished. The reproduction expense shall be
borne by City at the actual cost of duplication. In the event of a dispute regarding the amount of
compensation to which the Consultant is entitled under the termination provisions of this
Agreement, Consultant shall provide all Documents & Data to City upon payment of the
undisputed amount. Consultant shall have no right to retain or fail to provide to City any such
documents pending resolution of the dispute. In addition, Consultant shall retain copies of all
Documents & Data on file for a minimum of fifteen (15) years following completion of the
Project, and shall make copies available to City upon the payment of actual reasonable
duplication costs. Before destroying the Documents & Data following this retention period,
Consultant shall make a reasonable effort to notify City and provide City with the opportunity to
obtain the documents.
3.5.2 Subcontractors. Consultant shall require all subcontractors to agree in
writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the
subcontractor prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that
Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no
such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were prepared by design
professionals other than Consultant or its subcontractors, or those provided to Consultant by the
City.
3.5.3 Right to Use. City shall not be limited in any way in its use or reuse of the
Documents and Data or any part of them at any time for purposes of this Project or another
project, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement or on a
project other than this Project without employing the services of Consultant shall be at City’s
sole risk. If City uses or reuses the Documents & Data on any project other than this Project, it
shall remove the Consultant’s seal from the Documents & Data and indemnify and hold harmless
Consultant and its officers, directors, agents and employees from claims arising out of the
negligent use or re-use of the Documents & Data on such other project. Consultant shall be
responsible and liable for its Documents & Data, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, only
with respect to the condition of the Documents & Data at the time they are provided to the City
upon completion, suspension, abandonment or termination. Consultant shall not be responsible
or liable for any revisions to the Documents & Data made by any party other than Consultant, a
party for whom the Consult ant is legally responsible or liable, or anyone approved by the
Consultant.
3.5.4 Indemnification. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its
directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the
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indemnification provisions of this Agreement, for any alleged infringement of any patent,
copyright, trade secret, trade name, trademark, or any other proprietary right of any person or
entity in consequence of the use on the Project by City of the Documents & Data, including any
method, process, product, or concept specified or depicted.
3.5.5 Confidentiality. All Documents & Data either created by or provided to
Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by
Consultant. All Documents & Data shall not, without the prior written consent of City, be used
or reproduced by Consultant for any purposes other than the performance of the Services.
Consultant shall not disclose, cause or facilitate the disclosure of the Documents & Data to any
person or entity not connected with the performance of the Services or the Project. Nothing
furnished to Consultant which is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has
become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use
City’s name or insignia, photographs of the Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services or
the Project in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other
similar medium without the prior written consent of City.
3.6 General Provisions.
3.6.1 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this
Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other
address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
Consultant:
Willdan Engineering.
Attn.: Salvador Lopez Jr.
2401 E. Katella Avenue., Ste. 300
Anaheim, CA 92806
City:
City of Azusa
Attn: Matt Marquez
213 E. Foothill Blvd.
Azusa, CA 91702
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed,
forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to
the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date
actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
3.6.2 Indemnification.
3.6.2.1 Scope of Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law,
Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees,
volunteers and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action,
costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or
persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any
alleged acts, errors or omissions of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors,
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consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s Services, the
Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all consequential
damages, expert witness fees and attorneys fees and other related costs and expenses.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Consultant's Services are subject to Civil Code
Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code
Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or
willful misconduct of the Consultant.
3.6.2.2 Additional Indemn ity Obligations. Consultant shall defend, with
legal counsel chosen by City, at Consultant’s own cost, expense and risk, any and all claims,
actions or other proceedings of every kind covered by Section 3.6.2.1 that may be brought or
instituted against City or its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents.
Consultant shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against
City or its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents as party of any such
claim, suit, action or other proceeding. Consultant shall also reimburse City for the cost of any
settlement paid by City or its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers as
part of any such claim, suit, action or other proceeding. Such reimbursement shall include
payment for City’s attorneys’ fees and costs, including expert witness fees. Consultant shall
reimburse City and its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and/or volunteers, for any
and all legal expenses and costs incurred by each of them in connection therewith or in enforcing
the indemnity herein provided. Consultant’s obligation to indemnify shall survive expiration or
termination of this Agreement and shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received
by the City, its directors, officials officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.
3.6.3 Governing Law; Government Code Claim Compliance. This Agreement
shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Los Angeles County.
In addition to any and all contract requirements pertaining to notices of and requests for
compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work, claims and/or changed conditions,
Consultant must comply with the claim procedures set forth in Government Code sections 900 et
seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against the City. Such Government Code claims and any
subsequent lawsuit based upon the Government Code claims shall be limited to those matters
that remain unresolved after all procedures pertaining to extra work, disputed work, claims,
and/or changed conditions have been followed by Consultant. If no such Government Code
claim is submitted, or if any prerequisite contractual requirements are not otherwise satisfied as
specified herein, Consultant shall be barred from bringing and maintaining a valid lawsuit
against the City.
3.6.4 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of
this Agreement.
3.6.5 City’s Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves right to employ
other consultants in connection with this Project.
3.6.6 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the
successors and assigns of the parties.
3.6.7 Assignment or Transfer. Consultant shall not assign, hypothecate, or
transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein without the
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prior written consent of the City. Any attempt to do so shall be null and void, and any assignees,
hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or interest by reason of such attempted
assignment, hypothecation or transfer.
3.6.8 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have
participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be
construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any
term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not
work days. All references to Consultant include all personnel, emplo yees, agents, and
subcontractors of Consultant, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to
City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise
specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for
convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope,
content, or intent of this Agreement.
3.6.9 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification, or amendment
of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.
3.6.10 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other
default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit,
privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any
contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
3.6.11 No Third Party Beneficiaries. Except to the extent expressly provided for
in Section 3.6.7, there are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed
by the Parties.
3.6.12 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared
invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining
provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
3.6.13 Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not
employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely
for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not
paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working
solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration
contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Consultant further
agrees to file, or shall cause its employees or subconsultants to file, a Statement of Economic
Interest with the City’s Filing Officer as required under state law in the performance of the
Services. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this
Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of
City, du ring the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this
Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
3.6.14 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one
another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary,
appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.
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3.6.15 Attorney’s Fees. If either party commences an action against the other
party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this
Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the
losing party reasonable attorney’s fees and all other costs of such action.
3.6.16 Authority to Enter Agreement . Consultant has all requisite power and
authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party
warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and
authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.
3.6.17 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of
which shall constitute an original.
3.6.18 Entire Agreement . This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the
parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations,
understandings or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by
both parties.
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CITY OF AZUSA Willdan Engineering
By: By:
Mayor
Name:
Attest:
Title:
City Clerk
Willdan Engineering
Approved as to Form:
Best Best & Krieger LLP By:
Name:
City Attorney
Title:
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF SERVICES, SCHEDULE OF SERVICES, COMPENSATION
See Attached Document – Willdan Engineering Consulting Services
April 27, 2020
Dean Flores
Assistant Planner
City of Azusa
Planning Division
213 E. Foothill Blvd.
Azusa, CA 91702
Subject: Proposal to Prepare a Mitigated Negative Declaration for a 97,200 Square Foot
Industrial Building at 415-435 S. Motor Avenue, Azusa, California
Dear Mr. Flores:
Per the City’s request, Willdan Engineering (Willdan) has prepared this proposal to provide environmental
consulting services and prepare a Mitigated Negative Declaration for a proposed 97,200 square foot
industrial building located at 415-435 S. Motor Avenue in the City of Azusa. The project will also include
a Design Review application for the construction of the new building, a Lot Merger application to merge
the two existing parcels into one parcel, and a Use Permit application for 24/7 operations.
We understand that the City specifically requires assistance in reviewing the proposed project and prepare
the required environmental documentation in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). Based upon our review of the proposed project and preliminary assessment of the potential
development impacts that the Project would facilitate, we anticipate that the project would likely result
in the preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact. Although the
appropriate CEQA document for the proposed project cannot be determined until the Initial Study is
completed, we have assumed in this proposal that an MND will be the appropriate CEQA document.
Willdan proposes to use a mix of in-house Willdan Engineering and Planning staff and our on-call
subconsultant, to address the environmental issue areas. Willdan staff will prepare the Initial Study
Checklist and requested technical studies that will include a trip generation analysis, air quality,
greenhouse gas emissions, and a Phase I Assessment.
We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to extend our professional planning services to the City of Azusa
and stand ready to proceed with the preparation of the required environmental documents upon your
authorization. If you should have any questions concerning this proposal, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (562) 364-7600.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLDAN ENGINEERING
Salvador Lopez Jr.
Director of Planning
City of Azusa
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Our scope of services, schedule for completion and fee schedule for these services are discussed
below.Our work program has been developed to satisfy City and State regulatory requirements while
performing required studies and work tasks in a timely and budget-conscious manner.
CEQA Documentation
Willdan will discuss and analyze potential environmental impacts resulting from the project, including
potential impacts related to traffic, air quality, greenhouse gas, and site assessments (Phase I ESA). The
Initial Study Checklist, at a minimum, will include a description of the project, project setting, analysis of
environmental impacts, proposed mitigation, and a mitigation monitoring plan.
Task 1 – Project Kick-off Meeting and Site Visit
Willdan’s project manager will meet with City staff at the initiation of the project to clarify the work
program, review the project schedule, confirm the project description, and determine the applicability
and relevance of project objectives. During the course of the work program, Willdan’s project manager
will communicate with City staff on a periodic basis to discuss relevant issues and report on the status of
the work effort. Willdan’s project manager will attend a total of one (1) meeting with City staff and
additional meetings conducted by phone on a monthly or as needed basis during the course of the work
program.
Task 2 – Preparation and Review of Technical Studies
Willdan proposes to have several technical analyses prepared for the project based on our review of
project materials, the content of the City’s Request for Proposals, and input we have received from the
City. The findings of the technical analyses will be incorporated into the Initial Study, and the full technical
studies will be included as appendices to the environmental document. The following special studies and
analysis will be prepared by technical experts to be used as the basis for the associated environmental
determinations in the Initial Study:
2.1 Trip Generation Memorandum by Willdan Engineering
2.2 Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Assessment by Willdan Engineering
2.3 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment by Salem Engineering Group
2.4 Assembly Bill 52 Compliance/Native American Consultation
The scope for each of these technical studies is described below:
Task 2.1 – Trip Generation Memorandum
Willdan Engineering will prepare a Trip Generation Analysis to assess the traffic impacts associated with
the 97,200 square foot proposed warehouse. Metro’s CMP guidelines indicate that a proposed project
adding 50 or more peak hour trips in either the AM or PM peak period should conduct a TIA. The County
of Los Angeles, Public Works also provides TIA guidelines that indicate a proposed project adding 500 or
more trips per day should conduct a TIA. It is our understanding that the proposed warehouse will
generate less than 50 peak hour trips in the peak periods and less than 500 daily trips, and a TIA will not
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be necessary. Willdan Engineering will prepare a memorandum including the trip generation analysis
concluding whether a full TIA would need to be conducted. After review of the analysis, if the Public
Works Director has concerns about nearby intersections, then a full traffic impact analysis may be
warranted.
Willdan Engineering may also request a related projects list for further analysis. Any specific trip
generation and trip distribution information (traffic impact analyses) for any related projects may also be
requested.
Trip Generation and Assignment. The trips associated with the proposed project will be estimated using
the appropriate rates from ITE Trip Generation manual, 10th Edition.
Deliverables: Final Trip Generation Memorandum.
Task 2.2 – Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Study
The air quality assessment will be prepared by Willdan and will assess both operational and construction
impacts. Both local and potential regional air quality impacts will be addressed. The air quality
assessment will include the following components:
▪ Existing Regulatory Environment: The project is located in the South Coast Air Basin, in the
jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). The existing air
environment will be briefly described in terms of meteorology, local topography affecting
pollutant dispersion, and ambient air monitoring data. A summary of current air management
efforts related to the proposed project will be provided with particular emphasis on the applicable
requirements of the current SCAQMD Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP), as well as the
SCAQMD’s CEQA Handbook requirements for air quality assessments.
▪ Analysis Method: The project’s air quality impacts will be assessed according to short-term local
and regional impacts from construction, and long-term regional air pollution impacts from
project-related and cumulative vehicle trips, the project’s energy use, and architectural coating
maintenance. Sensitive receptor areas within the project vicinity will be identified.
Short-term dust and emission generation from construction activities will be forecasted using the
current version of the California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod), developed by a
consortium of California air quality management districts and air pollution control agencies. If
available, detailed emission estimates of the potential construction equipment to be used and
specific construction timeframes will be incorporated to develop these forecasts. Otherwise,
estimates of construction emissions will be based on CalEEMod default values, which are updated
frequently with known emission data obtained by surveying California contractors. Both regional
and local air impacts due to construction will be evaluated and will be compared to both the
SCAQMD Regional and Local Significance Thresholds.
The CalEEMod program will also project long-term project emissions from increased traffic and
energy use (electricity generation, use of natural gas for heating and cooking, etc.) by public
utilities and other infrastructure supporting the project. The emissions generated by these
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sources will be assessed and compared to both the SCAQMD Regional Thresholds and Local
Significance Thresholds.
▪ Mitigation Measures: Measures will be developed to reduce significant air quality impacts to the
extent possible for any significant impacts identified.
The greenhouse gas (GHG) assessment will be prepared by Willdan, using the CalEEMod program.
Greenhouse gas and climate change impact assessment is a mandatory CEQA topic. The greenhouse gas
assessment will include the following components:
▪ Existing Regulatory Environment: The State of California considers GHG emissions – carbon
dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (NOX) and ozone, collectively labeled “CO2
equivalents” (CO2eq) – to be significant factors affecting global climate change. Climate change
impacts may include an increase in extreme heat days, higher concentrations of air pollutants,
sea level rise, impacts to water supply and water quality, public health impacts, impacts to
ecosystems, impacts to agriculture, and other environmental impacts. Although no single project
can generate enough GHG emissions to affect global average temperatures appreciably, the
combination of GHG emissions from past, present, and future projects may contribute
substantially to the phenomenon of global climate change and its associated environmental
impacts.
The CEQA Guidelines do not assign GHG significance thresholds, and the SCAQMD sets forth a
GHG threshold only for industrial facilities (10,000 metric tons (MT) of CO2eq per year) but has
not adopted specific GHG thresholds for emissions from other sources. Early efforts by a SCAQMD
GHG working group proposed two options for thresholds for residential and commercial projects
– the first option would apply different thresholds to specific land uses: 3,500 MT CO2eq/year for
commercial projects, 1,400 MT CO2eq/year for residential projects, and 3,000 MT CO2eq/year for
mixed-use projects. The second option would apply the 3,000 MT CO2eq/year threshold to all
commercial/residential projects. These thresholds are based on capturing 90 percent of the
emissions from projects and requiring them to comply with the higher tiers of the threshold (i.e.,
performance requirements or GHG reductions outside of the project) to avoid significant impacts.
In the absence of a fixed threshold, Willdan would use the 3,500 MT threshold for the proposed
commercial project.
▪ Potential Impacts: The CalEEMod model noted above will be used to project the primary GHG
emissions from demolition and construction activities, vehicular usage, water consumption, solid
waste generation and other operational activities. Electrical generation and natural gas
combustion emissions will be included in the operational emissions.
▪ Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures will be developed as necessary. If impacts are
identified, feasible means of mitigating the significant effects of GHGs must be based on
substantial evidence and subject to monitoring or reporting. Mitigation measures may include:
(1) measures in an adopted Climate Action Plan or General Plan, (2) reductions resulting from
project implementation including measures identified in Appendix F of the CEQA Guidelines, (3)
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off-site measures including carbon offsets, community energy conservation projects, and forestry
projects, (4) greenhouse gas sequestration (e.g. planting trees or other plant material on or off-
site), and (5) other measures that can be implemented at the project level.
Deliverables: Willdan will provide a Technical Memorandum that documents the data, analyses, and
results, for impacts to air quality and greenhouse gas emissions. Upon receipt of written comments, a
Final Technical Memorandum will be prepared.
Task 2.3 – Phase I ESA
The Phase I ESA will address the following components which include the responsibilities of the
environmental professional and user’s responsibilities as defined by ASTM E1527-13:
1. Conduct environmental inquiries which will include: A) visual inspections of the facility and
adjoining properties, B) interviews with past and present owners, operators or occupants, C)
reviews of historical sources, and D) review of federal, state, tribal and local government records.
2. Conduct environmental research: A) of records regarding environmental cleanup liens that may
affect the subject site, B) giving consideration of "specialized knowledge of the subject property
and adjoining properties," and C) giving user's consideration of the relationship of the purchase
price to the value of the property, if not contaminated.
3. Conduct environmental research utilizing: A) consideration of "commonly known or reasonable
ascertainable" information about the property, and B) consideration of the "degree of
obviousness of the presence or likely presence of contamination at the property."
4. A review will be conducted of a list compiled by Environmental Data Resources, Inc., (EDR) or
similar database services:
Site and one-mile radius
• United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) National Priorities List
(NPL), Proposed NPL and Delisted NPL
• California Environmental Protection Agency (CEPA) Recorded Deed Restriction List
(RDR)
• Engineering Controls Sites List, Sites with Institutional Controls and Department of
Defense Sites
• EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Treatment, Storage, and
Disposal (TSD) facilities including RCRIS TSD facilities subject to corrective action
(CORRACTS)
Site and one-half mile radius
• EPA Resource Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability
Information System (CERCLIS)
• EPA RCRA TDS facilities (non-CORRACTS)
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• Leaking underground storage tank (LUST) database
• Solid Waste Information System (SWIS) database
• No Further Action Determinations sites, Properties Needing Further Evaluation and
Unconfirmed Properties Referred to Another Agency
Site and bordering sites only
• EPA RCRA large and small quantity generators
• EPA Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS)
• DTSC list of registered underground and aboveground storage tank (UST/AST)
locations
5. Review of aerial photographs, and Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps (SFIMs) will be conducted to assess
the past and present uses of the subject site and adjacent properties. Additionally, if any RECs are
identified in conjunction with these properties, the potential impacts to the subject site will be
discussed based on review of regulatory information available within the scope of work identified.
No physical testing, such as asbestos sampling, soil borings or chemical analysis, is included in this
proposal. However, as the project progresses and more is learned about the property, physical testing
may be recommended and/or required to complete the study. This testing will be conducted on a time
and materials cost basis after receiving written authorization from the client to proceed. The need for
physical or chemical testing may alter the time frame anticipated for the completion of the Phase I ESA.
Chain of Title Review
As an option to provide additional historical information regarding the subject site, the client may obtain
a 50-Year Chain-of-Title and make it available for our review or engage SALEM to obtain a 50-Year Chain-
of-Title as an addition to this scope of work. Since the number of title documents recorded for the sites is
unknown, it is premature to estimate the specific costs for acquisition of these additional documents or
the time necessary for our review of these documents. However, after receiving the title documents, we
will provide the client with a time and materials estimate to complete our review of the 50-Year Chain-of-
Title.
Investigative Risks
The Phase I ESA is a carefully conducted, first-phase investigation. Although appropriate inquiries are
made, inherent in this type of investigation is a risk that not all pertinent facts would be disclosed by our
research effort. Our methodology assumes the client will obtain rights of site entry, provide access to the
entire property at one time, and make available any known environmental information such as previous
assessments, permits, or compliance documents. Opinions regarding the subject site and surrounding
properties will be rendered in accordance with generally accepted professional standards, but they are
not to be considered as a guarantee or warranty as to the potential liability associated with environmental
conditions or impacts.
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Deliverables: The findings by the project manager will be compiled into a report that would include the
following:
1. The detailed findings in each area of inquiry as listed above.
2. A site map, vicinity map, color photographs, and the EDR report attached as exhibits to the report.
3. An opinion regarding the presence of any recognized environmental conditions that may impact
the subject site.
4. An opinion regarding whether or not additional tests should be performed and, if so, the nature
and approximate extent of such recommended tests.
5. The report would be signed by a Registered Civil or Geotechnical Engineer.
Task 2.4 – Assembly Bill 52 Compliance/Native American Consultation
Native American Scoping. Willdan will request a search of the Sacred Lands File (SLF) from the Native
American Heritage Commission (NAHC). The SLF search will indicate whether cultural resources important
to Native Americans are present in the vicinity of the project site. No letters will be mailed as part of this
task.
AB 52 Consultation Assistance. Under AB 52, the City, as the CEQA lead agency, is required to begin
consultation with California Native American tribes that are traditionally and culturally affiliated with the
project area prior to the release of an ND or MND. Under this task, Willdan will assist the City with
consultation under AB 52 by providing the City with letter templates, checklists, and detailed instructions
to ensure meaningful consultation with interested Native American groups can be completed in
accordance with AB 52. This task does not include costs for mailings, meetings, outreach, or additional
consultation by Willdan. Additionally, this assistance does not include an assessment of impacts for a
CEQA document. Willdan can assist with these tasks for an additional cost. Willdan will request an AB 52
consultation list from the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) on behalf of the City, should the
City choose to request such a list from the NAHC. In the unlikely event that notification with any tribe(s)
results in extensive consultation, any additional time beyond the cost detailed below will be subject to
the Project Manager’s hourly billing rate.
Task 3 – Preparation of a Preliminary Draft Initial Study
Willdan will conduct project review and background research to identify the potential environmental
resources and conditions that exist on the project site, and to analyze the project’s potential
environmental impacts. Using Azusa’s version of the CEQA Initial Study Checklist (if available), Willdan will
prepare a Preliminary Draft Initial Study for review by City staff, which will incorporate the findings of the
technical studies prepared under Task 2, as well as a full analysis of all of the environmental issues
included on the City’s Initial Study Checklist. The evaluation of environmental impacts will include
narrative explanations of impacts, which will be classified as potentially significant, potentially significant
unless mitigated, less than significant, or non-existent.
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Based on the results of the Draft Initial Study Checklist, Willdan will recommend the preparation of an ND,
MND or an EIR to satisfy CEQA requirements for the project. If an ND or MND is determined to be the
appropriate CEQA document for the proposed project, with the City’s concurrence, Willdan would
proceed to Task 5. If an EIR is determined to be the appropriate CEQA document for the project, Willdan
will provide the City with a revised scope and fee.
Deliverables: Willdan will submit the Preliminary Draft Initial Study Checklist electronically (PDF) to the City
for review and comment.
Task 4 – Preparation of Draft Initial Study
Willdan will prepare the Draft Initial Study Checklist (including technical studies) that will incorporate City
staff comments and other revisions needed to prepare the document for public review.
Deliverables: Willdan will submit the Draft Initial Study Checklist electronically (PDF) to the City for final
review.
Task 5 – Notices, NOI, Circulation of the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Public Notification
Willdan will assist the City in circulating the environmental document for public review. Willdan will
prepare the Notice of Completion form, a Notice of Intent to Adopt/Notice of Availability of an MND (NOI)
and a State Clearinghouse (SCH) Summary Form. Willdan will also send by certified mail copies of the NOI
and the MND to those on the mailing list of individuals, organizations, and agencies that will receive the
environmental document for review and comment. Willdan will transmit the SCH Summary Form and 15
CD’s for the entire document, including the technical appendices to the State Clearinghouse, via certified
mail. The City will be responsible for publication of the Notice of Intent to Adopt/Notice of Availability and
location distribution and posting of the MND in accordance with City procedures.
Upon project adoption, Willdan will prepare a Notice of Determination in accordance with Section 15094
of the State CEQA Guidelines for the City to file with the County Clerk. Willdan recommends the City file
the Notice of Determination within five (5) days of adopting the MND to establish a 30-day Statute of
Limitations. Willdan will also prepare and file the required California Department of Fish and Wildlife No
Effect Determination (NED) for the project.
Deliverables:
✓ Willdan will provide the City with a Notice of Completion form, a Notice of Intent to Adopt/Notice
of Availability of an MND (NOI), and send via certified mail, said notices/documents to those on
the list of individuals, organizations and agencies receiving the NOI and/or CEQA document for
review. Willdan will also prepare and provide the City with a completed State Clearing House
Summary Form for the City to publish and distribute in accordance with City procedures.
✓ One (1) electronic copy (PDF)) of the NOI and Notice of Completion form.
✓ Willdan send via certified mail fifteen (15) hardcopies of the Draft Initial Study Checklist and fifteen
(15) CD's of the entire document, including technical studies to the State Clearinghouse.
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✓ Willdan will complete and submit the Notice of Determination electronically (PDF) to the City for
filing with the County Clerk.
Task 6 - Prepare a Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration.
After receiving the public comments on the Draft Initial Study and Willdan will make the appropriate
changes and prepare a final version of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative for City staff review and
approval. The final IS/MND will include a detailed description of the proposed project, an overall
discussion of the environmental and regulatory setting for the proposed project, individual responses to
each of the checklist's questions, and a discussion of CEQA's Mandatory Findings of Significance. If
mitigation measures are required, the City must adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(MMRP) prior to project approval. Willdan will prepare and submit a draft version of the MMRP to the
City for review and comment. After receiving the City’s comments and making the appropriate changes,
Willdan will submit the final MMRP to the City.
CEQA does not require a Lead Agency to prepare formal responses to comments on an MND.
Nonetheless, upon request, Willdan will prepare responses to comments on any environmental issues
raised during the public review period. A draft version of the responses to comments will be submitted
to the City for review and comment. After receiving the City’s comments, and making the appropriate
changes, Willdan will submit a final version of the responses to comments to the City.
Deliverables: Willdan will submit the MND to the City electronically (PDF). Willdan will also submit one
(1) unbound, five (5) bound, and 5 CD copies of the final version of the IS/MND with technical studies to
the City. Willdan will submit the MMRP to the City electronically.
Task 7 - Attend Public Meetings and Hearings on the Project
Willdan’s Project Manager will be available to attend meetings and public hearings on the project and
MND adoption. Attendance includes attending at least one (1) community meeting, and attendance at
two (2) public hearings (Planning Commission and City Council).
Task 8 - Management and Coordination
Willdan’s Project Manager will coordinate with City staff and the technical specialists. Willdan anticipates
two (2) coordination meetings between Willdan and the City including the kick-off meeting.
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Schedule
We estimate that approximately 24 weeks will be needed for project completion, detailed in the table
below.
INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION SCHEDULE1
Tasks/Milestones
Duration
(Number of
Weeks)
Timeline
Action Items Upon Completion
of Task
Project Kick-Off and Site Visit <1 Week 1 Commence background research and
technical analysis and begin
preparation of a Draft Initial Study.
Conduct Background
Research and Prepare
Technical Studies
7 Weeks 2-8 Prepare Prelim Draft IS & Technical
Studies
Prepare Preliminary Draft IS 11 Weeks 2-12 Prepare Prelim Draft IS and Submit
to City for comments
City Review of Prelim Draft IS 2 Weeks 13-14 City to review Prelim. Draft IS and
provide comments to Willdan
provide comments to Willdan.
Prepare Draft IS 2 Weeks15-16 Willdan to Prepare Draft IS for Public
Review and Circulation
Prepare IS/MND and Notices 1 Week 17 Willdan to Prepare and City to
publish/post/distribute Notice of
Intent to Adopt ND/MND and
Willdan to distribute IS/ MND to the
State Clearinghouse.
Public Review Period 4 Weeks 18-21 City and Willdan to address
comments.
Public Hearings to Consider
Adoption of Mitigated
Negative Declaration2
2 (estimated) Weeks 22-23 Willdan to Prepare and City to file
Notice of Determination and NED
File Notice of Determination
and NED
<1 Week 24 CEQA process/documentation
complete.
1 This schedule is premised on an ND/MND being the appropriate CEQA document for the proposed project.
If an EIR is determined to be the appropriate CEQA document for the project, this schedule would need to
be revised accordingly.
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2 Assumes adoption of the MND will be scheduled within two weeks of completion of comment period and
responses to comments.
Fee
The tasks and work products described above can be completed for a total fee of $39,290.00. This fee,
which for budgetary purposes, is premised on an MND being the appropriate CEQA document for the
proposed project, includes: $27,886.00 for preparation of the CEQA Initial Study including reproduction
costs, completing the Mitigated Negative Declaration, preparing the MMRP and other associated tasks;
and $10,004.00 for technical studies addressing impacts to traffic/circulation, air quality, greenhouse gas
emissions, and Phase I ESA.
TASK DESCRIPTION HOURS FEE SUBTOTAL
1 Kick-Off Meeting and Site Visit 4 $776.00
2 Technical Studies - -
2.1 Trip Generation Memorandum $2,204.00
2.2 Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas
Assessment
$2,900.00
2.3 Phase I ESA $4,900.00
2.4 Native American/AB 52 $1,400.00
3 Preliminary Draft Initial Study 67 $11,792.00
4 Draft Initial Study 12 $2,256.00
5 Notices (NOI) and Circulation of MND 8 $1,408.00
6 Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration
20 $3,520.00
7 Public Meetings & Hearings Attendance 16 $2,960.00
8 Management and Coordination 22 $4,664.00
SCH Submittal 20
Copies
$315.00
City (Final ISMND) 6 Copies $195.00
Subtotal for each column $27,886.00 $11,404.00
TOTAL $39,290.00
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Team Members
Salvador Lopez Jr.
Director of Planning
Profile Summary
Education:
▪ BS, Urban & Regional Planning, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona
▪ AA, Chaffey College
20 Years of Experience
Mr. Salvador Lopez has over 20 years of planning experience that spans all aspects of planning,
including current, advanced, and environmental planning, as well as active transportation planning
and housing and community development. He is highly experienced at managing multi-disciplinary
teams in the development of policy and long-range planning documents for public agencies.
Relevant Project Experience
On-Call Planning, City of Ridgecrest, CA. Program Manager responsible for overall on-call
project assignment management and oversight for staffing resources provided to the City. Staff
planners assist with General Plan land and land use designation and zoning ordinance.
Contract Planning Services, County of Sacramento, CA. Program Manager responsible for
overall contract services program management and oversight for staffing resources provided to the
City. Staff planners assist with current, advanced, and special project planning; environmental
review; and on-call environmental planning services.
On-Call Planning Services, City of Willows, CA. Program Manager responsible for overall on-
call project assignment management and oversight for staffing resources provided to the City. Staff
planners assist with current, advanced, and special project planning; development project review;
entitlement processing, including general plan and zoning amendments; CEQA document
preparation and review; and other long-range planning activities. Representative projects include:
▪ Willows Gateway Application Processing and CEQA for a commercial/retail, hotel, and
service station developments adjacent to agricultural lands.
On-Call Planning Services, City of Long Beach, CA. Project Manager. Willdan provided
contract planning services to the City of Long Beach. Staff planners provided assistance in current
planning, advanced planning, special projects planning, development project review, entitlement
processing, CEQA document preparation and review, historic assessments, other long-range
planning activities, and plan checking for WELO.
On-Call Planning Services, City of El Monte, CA. Contract Planner responsible for contract
planning services emphasizing discretionary case processing and long-range advanced planning
programs. Programs involved land use planning; complex land use development projects; general
administration of City-initiated planning work and studies; conceptual plans; land use entitlement
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applications; general plan, specific plan, and zoning code updates and map amendments; and initial
studies under the California Environmental Quality Act and related environmental documents.
Responsible for preparing all associated staff reports, resolutions, and ordinances.
Contract Planning Services, City of Cudahy, CA. Project Manager responsible for overall
project management and oversight for staffing resources provided to the City. Staff provides full-
time contract planning services for the City's Planning Division, as well as for Interim Community
Development Director.
Special Project Planning Services, City of Artesia, CA. Program Manager responsible for
overall on-call project assignment management and oversight for staffing resources provided to the
City. Serves as Case Planner responsible for reviewing and processing land use entitlement
applications; preparing general plan text or map amendments, preparing or amending specific
plans, preparing zoning code text or map amendments, and preparing related environmental
studies. Performance of these responsibilities requires expertise and knowledge in general plan
compliance and implementation, CEQA/NEPA conformance, project management, and general
planning procedures. Representative projects include:
▪ Artesia Live Application Processing, Specific Plan, and IS/MND Phase I
▪ Artesia Live Application Processing, Specific Plan, and IS/MND Phase II
Lakewood Stormwater and Runoff Capture Project at Bolivar and Mayfair Parks, City of
Lakewood, CA. Planner. Willdan prepared Initial Studies/Mitigated Negative Declarations for these
stormwater capture projects, including evaluating the environmental effects of constructing the
infrastructure to divert, capture and treat runoff from an existing concrete storm drain channel, and
then using the captured runoff to supplement park irrigation requirements. Environmental
documentation focused on hydrology and water quality, traffic flow, air quality, aesthetics, cultural,
recreation and biological resources.
Garfield Avenue Corridor Improvements, City of Paramount, CA. Environmental Task
Manager responsible for overall environmental services necessary for street improvements.
Willdan provided design engineering services for street improvements through the Garfield Avenue
corridor between the North and South City limits. The design involved street widening to
accommodate a third lane in each direction; street resurfacing; two concrete intersections; concrete
sidewalk, curb and gutter, and driveway approach reconstruction; catch basin construction;
streetscape improvements for raised landscaped medians and modifications to existing medians;
two entry monument signs; and traffic signal modifications at nine locations along the Garfield
Avenue corridor. Services included civil, traffic, and drainage engineering; survey and mapping;
utility relocation; landscape architecture; and pavement management. Willdan prepared an initial
study checklist and mitigated negative declaration pursuant to CEQA requirements.
Firestone Boulevard Capacity Enhancement Project, City of South Gate, CA.
Planner. Willdan provided engineering services for the street improvements on the Firestone
Boulevard Regional Corridor Capacity Enhancements Project from Alameda Street to Hunt Avenue,
City Project No. 476-TRF, funded by Metro Call for Projects 2009. The project was a complete
rehabilitation of roadway improvements from Alameda Street to Hunt Avenue. Improvements
included, but are not limited to: Increased the number of lanes from 4 to 6, pavement rehabilitation
along with localized removal and replacement of the failed portions of the roadway. Installation of
landscaped and hardscaped medians with drought resistance plants, irrigation system, and lighting
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system. Reconstruction of any deficient sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveway approaches, and
noncompliant ADA curb ramps. Street parkway trees without irrigation. Artistic elements were
included to enhance the aesthetics of the corridor. Two concepts were developed for City approval
Gateway corridor entrance, with entrance monument at west city limit. Bus shelters and bus
turnouts, traffic signals modifications, signing and striping, interconnect, and street lighting were
included. The project went through CEQA clearance with MND including technical studies.
Environmental CEQA Documentation for the Lakewood Boulevard Improvement Project,
City of Lakewood, CA. Environmental Task Manager. Willdan prepared an Initial Study Checklist
and a Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) for the Complete Street/Green Street Improvements on Lakewood Boulevard between
the North City limits and Del Amo Boulevard. This project was funded by Metro Measure “R”
I/91/605 Hot Spots Expenditure Plan funds.
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Christine Kudija, JD, AICP
Principal Environmental Planner
Profile Summary
Education:
▪ Juris Doctor, Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and
Clark College, Portland, OR
▪ Master of Landscape Architecture, California
Polytechnic University, Pomona
▪ BA, Botany, University of California, Santa Barbara
Registration/ Certification:
▪ American Institute of Certified
Planners
▪ Attorney, California State Bar No.
222337
30 Years of Experience
Ms. Christine Kudija possesses planning experience in both environmental analysis and
application processing/development services throughout California – with a focus on CEQA and
NEPA documentation. She has prepared CEQA documents for zoning codes and specific plans;
residential and commercial/industrial projects; and public agency intersection improvement, street
widening, park, and other infrastructure projects.
Relevant Project Experience
On-Call Contract Planning, City of El Monte, CA. Environmental Planner. Willdan's
planners have provided the City of El Monte with planning and environmental services for over four
years. Willdan currently serves the city by providing as-needed contract planning services. Staff
planners provide assistance to the Planning Division in current planning, advanced planning,
special projects planning, development project review, entitlement processing, CEQA document
preparation and review, community outreach, and other long-range planning activities for projects.
Additionally, Willdan personnel provide a full scope of services for the City’s Building Safety
Department.
Lakewood Boulevard Environmental CEQA Documentation, City of Lakewood,
CA. Willdan prepared an Initial Study Checklist and a Mitigated Negative Declaration (ISMND)
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Complete StreetGreen Street
Improvements on Lakewood Boulevard between the North City limits and Del Amo Boulevard. This
project was funded by Metro Measure “R” I91605 Hot Spots Expenditure Plan funds.
Artesia Live I and II Specific Plans, City of Artesia, CA. Environmental Planner. The City
of Artesia obtained Willdan services to develop the Artesia LIVE Specific Plan, a City-initiated
mixed-use project to demonstrate a clear vision for the new mixed-use development in the city and
as an economic development tool that will facilitate new future development. The seven-story
mixed-use development will consist of a 111-room hotel, 56 residential condominiums,
approximately 11,000 square feet of street-level retail and restaurant space and a subterranean
parking garage for 183 parking spaces. Part of the consultant services included conducting
community surveys and assembling relevant information from adjacent cities on policies and
procedures as well as participation at public workshops to solicit community input. The
information acquired was then used to develop new development standards and guidelines with
the intent to provide opportunities to build on the City’s unique historic and cultural characteristics
to enhance the City Center core; create a strong community identity and sense of place; provide
new employment, housing and shopping opportunities; and strengthen the City’s tax base. This
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community planning effort included the preparation of the design guidelines, an update of its
development regulations, including preparation of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
that resulted in the adoption of the Artesia LIVE Specific Plan.
Santa Barbara Mixed Used Project, City of Chino Hills, CA. Environmental Planner.
Willdan prepared an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for a 324-unit apartment
complex with 15,600 square feet of retail uses on a 27-acre site along Soquel Canyon Parkway. The
project site was formerly occupied by a brick manufacturer. Environmental analysis focused on
impacts to transportation and traffic, air quality, hazardous materials, geology and soils, and
cultural resources.
Lakewood Stormwater and Runoff Capture Project at Bolivar and Mayfair Parks,
City of Lakewood, CA. Environmental Planner Willdan prepared Initial Studies/Mitigated
Negative Declarations for these stormwater capture projects, including evaluating the
environmental effects of constructing the infrastructure to divert, capture and treat runoff from an
existing concrete storm drain channel, and then using the captured runoff to supplement park
irrigation requirements. Environmental documentation focused on hydrology and water quality,
traffic flow, air quality, aesthetics, cultural, recreation and biological resources.
Garfield Avenue Corridor Improvements, City of Paramount, CA. Environmental
Project Planner responsible for assisting with preparing an initial study/mitigated negative
declaration for street improvements through the Garfield Avenue corridor between the North and
South City limits. Willdan provided design engineering services for street improvements through
the Garfield Avenue corridor between the North and South City limits. The design involved street
widening to accommodate a third lane in each direction; street resurfacing; two concrete
intersections; concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter, and driveway approach reconstruction; catch
basin construction; streetscape improvements for raised landscaped medians and modifications to
existing medians; two entry monument signs; and traffic signal modifications at nine locations
along the Garfield Avenue corridor. Services included civil, traffic, and drainage engineering; survey
and mapping; utility relocation; landscape architecture; and pavement management. Willdan
prepared an initial study checklist and mitigated negative declaration pursuant to CEQA
requirements.
Firestone Boulevard Capacity Enhancement Project, City of South Gate, CA.
Environmental Planner. Willdan provided engineering services for the street improvements on
the Firestone Boulevard Regional Corridor Capacity Enhancements Project from Alameda Street to
Hunt Avenue, City Project No. 476-TRF, funded by Metro Call for Projects 2009. The project was a
complete rehabilitation of roadway improvements from Alameda Street to Hunt Avenue.
Improvements included, but are not limited to: Increased the number of lanes from 4 to 6,
pavement rehabilitation along with localized removal and replacement of the failed portions of the
roadway. Installation of landscaped and hardscaped medians with drought resistance plants,
irrigation system, and lighting system. Reconstruction of any deficient sidewalk, curb and gutter,
driveway approaches, and noncompliant ADA curb ramps. Street parkway trees without irrigation.
Artistic elements were included to enhance the aesthetics of the corridor. Two concepts were
developed for City approval Gateway corridor entrance, with entrance monument at west city limit.
Bus shelters and bus turnouts, traffic signals modifications, signing and striping, interconnect, and
street lighting were included. The project went through CEQA clearance with MND including
technical studies.
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Environmental CEQA Documentation for the Lakewood Boulevard Improvement
Project, City of Lakewood, CA. Environmental Project Planner responsible for preparing
CEQA documentation, including an initial study and mitigated negative declaration for the Complete
Street/Green Street Improvements on Lakewood Boulevard between the North City limits. Willdan
prepared an Initial Study Checklist and a Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Complete Street/Green Street Improvements
on Lakewood Boulevard between the North City limits and Del Amo Boulevard. This project was
funded by Metro Measure “R” I/91/605 Hot Spots Expenditure Plan funds.
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John M. Thomason, QSP/D, CPESC, CESSWI, ENV SP, LEED AP
Senior Environmental Planner
Profile Summary
Education:
▪ MS, Geography, University of Tennessee
▪ BA, Geography, University of Tennessee
▪ BSP, Urban Planning, Arizona State University
(12/2019)
Registration/ Certification:
▪ QSP/D, CPESC, CESSWI,
LEED AP (BD+C, ND), ENV
SP
8 Years of Experience
Mr. John Thomason has 8 years’ experience in environmental, land use, and transportation
planning on complex projects in all three spheres for both private- and public-sector clients. He has
additional experience in contract urban planning, entitlements, AQ/GHG/Noise studies, storm
water/SWPPP, and cannabis.
Relevant Project Experience
On-Call Planning, City of La Puente, CA. Staff Planner responsible for current and advanced
planning, counter assistance, entitlement processing, CEQA documentation and special projects.
On-Call Planning, City of Ridgecrest, CA. Staff Planner responsible for assisting with General
Plan land and land use designation and zoning ordinance.
On-Call Planning, County of Riverside, CA. Senior Planner. Managed upwards of 75 current
and advanced planning cases at any given time, ranging from lot line adjustments and parcel
mergers up to Conditional Use Permits, General Plan Amendments, and Zoning Changes. Specialized
in new residential development and telecommunications/cellular tower projects. Developed strong
working relationships with various applicants, including major developers as well as entitlement
firms working on behalf of major telecom firms.
On-Call Planning, City of Jurupa Valley, CA. Senior Planner. Managed upwards of 25 current
and advanced planning cases at any given time as well as volunteering to work at the counter
several days a week. Researched and wrote the city’s first ever annual report as well as various
ordinances including accessory dwelling units and food truck vendors. Prepared staff reports and
resolutions. Prepared and delivered presentations to Planning Commission and City Council.
On-Call Planning, City of Calimesa, CA. Senior Planner. Managed the entirety of the city’s
current planning caseload as well as the planning counter. Prepared staff reports, resolutions, and
ordinances. Prepared and delivered presentations to Planning Commission and City Council.
On-Call Planning, City of Pomona, CA. Senior Planner. Managed upwards of 20 current
planning cases for projects ranging from residential development to commercial uses and historic
preservation issues. Implemented ordinance for pallet yards and covered the planning counter 75%
of the time. Worked closely with Building and Safety on approvals for roofing, fencing, and wall
permits.
On-Call Planning, City of Malibu, CA. Senior Planner (off-site). Served as extension of staff
focused primarily on permitting renovations and additions to large single-family homes.
On-Call Planning, City of Costa Mesa, CA. Associate Planner (off-site). Served as extension of
staff working primarily on the regulation and ultimate removal of drug and alcohol rehabilitation
centers in the city.
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General Plans/Specific Plans/Master Plans, CA. Senior Planner. As a consultant, worked on the
General Plan Updates for the cities of Yorba Linda and Jurupa Valley, as well as the County of
Ventura; Specific Plans in the cities of Tustin, Downey, San Jacinto, Indio; Long Range Development
Plans for Glendale CCD, UC Merced; Historic Town Center Master Plan Repeal in the City of San Juan
Capistrano.
CEQA/NEPA. Senior Project Manager. Served as the senior project manager, consultant team
leader, and primary contact for Lead Agencies on: City of Los Angeles Downtown Community
Plan Update EIR and Boyle Heights Community Plan Update EIR, Inglewood Transit Connector
EIR, Section 31 Specific Plan EIR (Rancho Mirage), Tulare CAG 2018 RTP/SCS EIR, Kern
COG 2018 RTP/SCS EIR, City of Bakersfield High Speed Rail Station Area Plan EIR, and
various historic preservation and demolition projects for CRA/LA.