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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, FOR APPROVAL AND
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FROM RECON
CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES ON REACH SAH3 OF THE SOUTH AGUA
HEDIONDA INTERCEPTOR SEWER, CMWD PROJECT
NO. 92-406
WHEREAS, Requests for Proposals were requested to provide the necessary
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responses were received from Dudek and Associates, Planning Systems, and Recon lo
SAH3 of the South Agua Hedionda Interceptor Sewer, CMWD Project No. 92-406; and 9
environmental services for preparation of design plans and specifications for Reach
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15 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, has determined it
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17 Recon Consultants to review certified ElRs and prepare biological technical reports for
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Consultants based on a good understanding of the work to be performed and as the
most responsive in meeting the objectives of the environmental review; and
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21 WHEREAS, funds appropriated in the amount of $377,000 have been
22 11 appropriated in the 1997-98 budget for the South Agua Hedionda Interceptor Phase II,
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24 the South Agua Hedionda Interceptor Sewer, CMWD Project No. 92-406, is $29,452
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for environmental services and $1 0,548 for contingencies, therefore, there are sufficient
funds available for this project.
27 I1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
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Carlsbad, California, as follows:
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1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the attached agreement between Recon Consultants and the City of
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of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on 7th day of July , 1998, 9
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council
3. That the Mayor, as representative of the City of Carlsbad, is authorized and
directed to execute the proposed agreement between Recon Consultants and the City
of Carlsbad.
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Council Members Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin and Hall
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AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the 7* day of
t , 19=, by and between the CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal
corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City**, and RECON CONSULTANTS, a California
Corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor."
RECITALS
City requires the services of a policv and processina environmental mitiaation
Contractor to provide the necessary environmental review and study services for
preparation of maps. reoorts. and permit applications for South Aaua Hedionda
IntercePtor Sewer, Reach SAH3; and Contractor possesses the necessary skills and
qualifications to provide the services required by the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants
contained herein, City and Contractor agree as follows:
1. CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATIONS
Refer to Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
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2. CITY OBLIGATIONS .
The City shall provide copies of the certified ElRs and alternative 'alignment and
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site information.
3. PROGRESS, AND COMPLETION
The work under this contract will begin within ten (IO) days after receipt of
notification to proceed by the City Engineer or designee and be completed within three
hundred sixtv-five (365) calendar days of that date. Extensions of time may be granted
if requested by the Contractor and agreed to in writing by the City Engineer or
designee. The City Engineer or designee will give allowance for documented and
substantiated unforeseeable and unavoidable delays not caused by a lack of foresight
on the part of the Contractor, or delays caused by City inaction or other agencies' lack
of timely action.
4. FEES TO BE PAID TO CONTRACTOR
The total fee payable for the services to be performed shall be $29.452. No
other compensation for services will be allowed except those items covered by
supplemental agreements per Paragraph 8, "Changes in Work." The City reserves th.e
right to withhold a ten percent (10%) retention until the project .has been accepted by
the City.
Incremental payments, if applicable, should be made as outlined in attached
Exhibit "A."
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5. DURATION OF CONTRACT
This agreement shall extend for a period of three hundred sixtv-five (365)
calendar davs from date thereof. The contract may be extended by the City Manager
for two (2) additional one (1) year periods or parts thereof, based upon a review of
satisfactory performance and the City’s needs. The parties shall prepare extensions in
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writing indicating effective date and length of the extended contract.
6. PAYMENT OF FEES
Payment of approved items on the invoice shall be mailed to the Contractor
within 30 days of receipt of the invoice.
7. FINAL SUBMISSIONS
Within thirty (30) calendar days of completion and approval of the amended or
new Environmental ImDact Assessment (EIA) the Contractor shall deliver to the City the
following items:
a) Carlsbad Environmental Assessment forms for the alternative pipeline
alignments and lift station sites.
b) Completed applications for all resource agencies.
8. CHANGES IN WORK
If, in the course of the contract, changes seem merited by the Contractor or the
City, and informal consuUtations with the other party indicate that a change in the
conditions of the contract is warranted, the Contractor or the City may request a change .
in contract. Such changes shall be processed by the City in the following manner: A
letter outlining the required changes shall be forwarded to the City by Contractor to
inform them of the proposed changes along with a statement of estimated changes in
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charges or time schedule. A'Standard Amendment to Agreement shall be prepared by .
the City and approved by the City according to the procedures described in Carlsbad
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Municipal Code Section 3.28.172. Such Amendment to Agreement shall not render
ineffective or invalidate unaffected portions of the agreement.
9. COVENANTS AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES .
The Contractor warrants that their firm has not employed or retained any
company or person, other than a bona fide employee working for the Contractor, to
solicit or secure this agreement, and that Contractor has not paid or agreed to pay any
company or person, other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission,
percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration contingent upon, or resulting
from, the award or making of this agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty,
the City shall have the right to annul this agreement without liability, or, in its discretion,
to deduct from the agreement price or consideration, or othewise recover, the full
amount of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fees, gift, or contingent fee.
10. NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE
The Contractor shall comply with the state and federal laws regarding
nondiscrimination.
11. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
In the event of the Contractor's failure to prosecute, deliver, or perform the work
as provided for in this contract, the City Manager may terminate this contract for
nonperformance by notifying the Contractor by certified mail of the termination of the
Contractor. The Contractor, thereupon, has five (5) working days to deliver said
documents owned by the City and all work in progress to the District Engineer. The
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District Engineer shalt make a determination of fact based upon the documents
delivered to City of the percentage of work which the,Contractor has performed which is
usable and of worth to the City in having the contract completed. Based upon that
finding as reported to the City Manager, the Manager shall determine the final payment
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of the contract.
This agreement may be terminated by either party upon tendering thirty (30)
days written notice to the other party. In the event of such suspension or termination,
upon request of the City, the Contractor shall assemble the work product and put same
in order for proper filing and closing and deliver said product to City. In the event of
termination, the Contractor shall be paid for work performed to the termination date;
however, the total shall not exceed the lump sum fee payable under paragraph 4. The
City Manager shall make the final determination as to the portions of tasks completed
and the compensation to be made.
12. DISPUTES
If a dispute should arise regarding the performance of work under this
agreement, the following procedure shall be used to resolve any question of fact or
interpretation not otherwise settled by agreement between parties. Such questions, if
they become identified as a part of a dispute among persons operating under the
provisions of this contract, shall be reduced to writing by the principal of .the Contractor
or the City Engineer or designee. A copy of such documented dispute shall be
forwarded to both parties involved along with recommended methods .of resolution
which- would be of benefit to both parties. The City Engineer or designee or principal
receiving the letter shall reply to the letter along with a recommended method of
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resolution within ten (IO) days. If the resolution thus obtained is unsatisfactory to the
. aggrieved party, a letter outlining the dispute shall be forwarded to the City Council for
their resolution through the Office of the City Manager. The City Council may then opt
. to consider the directed solution to the problem. In such cases, the action of the City
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Council shall be binding upon the parties involved, although nothing in this procedure
shall prohibit the parties seeking remedies available to them at law.
13. CLAIMS AND LAWSUITS
The Contractor agrees that any contract claim submitted to the City must be
asserted as part of the contract process as set forth in this agreement and not in
anticipation of litigation or in conjunction with litigation. The Contractor acknowledges
that if a false claim is submitted to 'the City, it may be considered fraud and the
Contractor may be subject to criminal prosecution. The Contractor acknowledges that
California Government Code sections 12650 et sea., the False Claims Act, provides for
civil penalties where a person knowingly submits a false claim to a public entity. These
provisions include false claims made with deliberate ignorance of the false information
or in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of information. If the City of Carlsbad seeks
to recover penalties pursuant to the False Claims. Act, it is entitled to recover its
litigation costs, including attorney's fees. The Contractor acknowledges that the filing of
a false claim may subject the Contractor to an administrative debarment proceeding
wherein the Contractor may be prevented to act as a Contractor on any public work or
improvement for a period ,of up to five years. The Contractor acknowledges debarment
by another jurisdiction is grounds for the City of Carlsbad to disqualify the Contractor
from the selection process. e nitiz
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The provisions of Carlsbad Municipal Code sections 3.32.025, 3.32.026,
3.32.027 and 3.32.028 pertaining to false claims are incorporated herein by reference.
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14. STATUS OF THE CONTRACTOR
The Contractor shall perform the services provided for herein in Contractor's own
way as an independent Contractor and in pursuit of Contractor's independent calling,
and not as an employee of the City. Contractor shall be under control of the City only
as to the result to be accomplished, but shall consult with the City as provided for in the
request for proposal. The persons used by the Contractor to provide sewices under this
agreement shall not be considered employees of the City for any purposes whatsoever.
The Contractor is an independent Contractor of the City. The payment made to
the Contractor pursuant to the contract shall be the full and complete compensation to
which the Contractor is entitled. The City shall not make any federal or state tax
withholdings on behalf of the Contractor or hislher employees or subcontractors. The
City shall not be required to. pay any workers' compensation insurance or
unemployment contributions on behalf of the Contractor or hidher employees or
subcontractors. The Contractor agrees to indemnify the City within 30 days for any tax,
retirement contribution, social securtty, overtime payment, unemployment payment or
workers' compensation payment which the City may be required to make on behalf of
the Contractor or any employee or subcontractor of the Contractor for work done under
this agreement or such indemnification amount may be deducted by the City from any
balance owing to the Contractor.
The Contractor shall be aware of the requirements of the Immigration Reform
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and Control Act of 1986 and shall comply with those requirements, including, but not
limited to, verifying the eligibility for employment of all agents, employees,
subcontractors and Consultants that are included in this agreement.
15. CONFORMITY TO LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
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The Contractor shall cause all drawings and specifications to conform to all
applicable requirements of law: federal, state and local. Contractor shall provide all
necessary supporting documents, to be filed with any agencies whose approval is
necessary.
The City will provide copies of the approved plans to any other agencies.
16. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All plans, studies, sketches, drawings, reports, and specifications as herein
required are the property of the City, whether the work for which they are made be
executed or not. In the 'event this contract is terminated, all documents, plans,
specifications, drawings, reports, and studies shall be delivered forthwith to the City.
Contractor shall have the right to make one (I) copy of the plans for hidher records.
17. REPRODUCTION RIGHTS
The Contractor agrees that all copyrights which arise from creation of the work
pursuant to this contract shall be vested in City and hereby agrees to relinquish all
claims to such copyrights in favor of City.
18. HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Carlsbad and the
Carlsbad Municipal Water District and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers
from and against all clailms, damages, losses. and expenses including attorney fees
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arising out of the performance of the work described herein caused in whole or in part
by any willful misconduct or negligent act or omission of the Contractor, any
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subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for
whose acts any of them may be liable.
19. ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT
The Contractor shall not assign this contract or any part thereof or any monies
due thereunder without the prior written consent of the City.
20. SUBCONTRACTING
If the Contractor shall subcontract any of the work to be performed under this
contract by the Contractor, Contractor shall be fully responsible to the City for the acts
and omissions of Contractor's subcontractor and of the persons either directly or
indirectly employed by the subcontractor, as Contractor is for the acts 'and omissions of
persons directly employed by Contractor. Nothing contained in this contract shall
create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor of Contractor'and the
City. The Contractor shall bind every subcontractor and every subcontractor of a
subcontractor by the terms of this contract applicable to Contractor's work unless
specifically noted to the contrary in the subcontract in question approved in writing by
the City.
21. PROHIBITED INTEREST
No official of the City who is authorized in such capacity on behalf of the City to
negotiate, make, accept, or approve, or take part in negotiating, making, accepting, or
approving of this agreement, shall become directly or indirectly interested personally in
this contract or in any part thereof. No officer or employee of the City who is authorized
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in such capacity and on behalf of the City to exercise any executive, supervisory, or
similar functions in connection with the performance of this contract shall become
directly or indirectly interested personally in this contract or any. part thereof.
22. VERBAL AGREEMENT OR CONVERSATION
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No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employee of the
City, either before, during or after the execution of this contract, shall affect or modify
any of the terms or obligations herein contained nor entitle the Contractor to any
additional payment whatsoever under the terms of this contract.
23. SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS
Subject to the provisions of Paragraph 18, "Hold Harmless Agreement," all
terms, conditions, and provisions hereof shall inure to and shall bind each of the parties
hereto, and each of their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and
assigns.
24. EFFECTIVE DATE
This agreement shall be effective on and from the day and year first written
above.
25. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The City has determined, using the guidelines of the Political Reform Act and the
City's conflict of interest code, that the Contractor will not be required to file a conflict of
interest statement as a requirement of this agreement. However, Contractor hereby
acknowledges that Contractor has the legal responsibility for complying with the
Political Reform Act and nothing in this agreement releases Contractor from this
responsibility.
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26. INSURANCE
The Contractor shall obtain and maintain for the duration of the contract and any
and all amendments insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to
. property which may arise out of or in connection with performance of the work
hereunder by the Contractor, his agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.
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Said insurance shall be obtained from an insurance carrier admitted and authorized to
do business in the State of California. The insurance carrier is required to have a
current Best's Key Rating of not less than "A-:V" and shall meet the City's policy for
insurance as stated in Resolution No. 91-403.
A. Coveraaes and Limits.
' Contractor shall maintain the types of coverages and minimum limits
indicated herein, unless a lower amount is approved by the City Attorney or City
Manage'r:
1. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance. $1,000,000 combined
single-limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If the
submitted policies contain aggregate limits, general aggregate limits shall apply
separately to the work under this contract or the general aggregate shall be twice the
required per occurrence limit.
2. Automobile Liability (if the use of an automobile is involved for
Contractor's work for the City). $1,000,000 combined single-limit per accident for bodily
injury and property damage.
3. Workers' Compensation and- Employer's Liability. Workers'
Compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California and
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Employer's Liability limits of $;1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury.
4. Professional Liability. Errors and omissions liability appropriate to
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the contractor's profession with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per claim. Coverage
shall be maintained for a period of five years following the date of completion of the
work.
B. Additional Provisions.
Contractor shall ensure that the policies of insurance required under this
agreement contain, or are endorsed to contain, the following provisions.
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1. The City and the Carlsbad Municipal Water District shall be named
as additional insureds on all policies excluding Workers' Compensation and
Professional Liability.
2. The Contractor shall furnish certificates of insurance to the City
before commencement of work.
3. The Contractor shall. obtain occurrence coverage, excluding
Professional Liability which shall be written as claims-made coverage.
4. This insurance shall be in force during the life of the agreement and
any extension thereof and shall not be canceled without 30 days prior written notice to
the City sent by certified mail.
5. If the Contractor fails to maintain any of the insurance coverages
required herein, then.the City will have the option to declare the Contractor in breach, or
may purchase replacement insurance or pay the premiums that are due on existing
policies in order that the required coverages may be maintained. The Contractor is
responsible for any payments made by the City to obtain or maintain such insurance
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and the City may collect the same from the Contractor or deduct the amount paid from
any sums due the Contrac1:or under this agreement.
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27. RESPONSIBLE PARTIES
The name of the persons who are authorized to give written notices or to receive
written notice on behalf of the City and on behalf of the Contractor in connection with
the foregoing are as follows:
For City: Title . William E. Plummer. District Enaineer
Name Carlsbad MuniciDal Water District
Address 5950 El Camino Real
Carlsbad. California 92008
For Contractor: Title Charles S. Bull. President
Name Recon Consultants
Address 4241 Jutland Drive. Suite 201
San Dieao. CA 921 17 ’
ArchitectlLicense Number: NIA
ArchitecffLicense Number: N/A
28. BUSINESS LICENSE
Contractor shall obtain and maintain a City of Carlsbad Business License for the
duration of the contract.
29. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This agreement, together with any other written document referred to or
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contemplated herein, embody the entire agreement and understanding between the
parties relating to the subject matter hereof. Neither this agreement nor any provision
hereof may be amended, modified, waived or discharged except by an instrument in
writing executed by the party against which enforcement of such amendment, waiver or
discharge is sought.
Executed by Contractor this 2 2nd day of June , 19 98 .
CONTRACTOR: CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal RECON CONSULTANTS, a California
name of C tractor) G3rc;c" ~
(sign here)
CHARLES S. BULL. President (print name/title) ATTEST:
By: .Gzihw?" L
(sign here)
DIANE PEARSON. Secretary d
(print namehitie) ALETHA L. f?&JTENKRANZ \ City Clerk
(Proper notarial acknowledgment of execution by Contractor must be attached.)
(President or vice-president and secretary or assistant secretary must sign for corporations. If only one
officer signs, the corporation must attach a resolution certified. by the secretary or assistant secretary
under corporate seal empowering that officer to bind the corporation.)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RONALD R. BALL ciwL BY G? Le Wy City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA .. I
COUNTYOF Sari Diego 1 ss.
On June 22, 193 8 before me, Annette R. Hirt, Notary Public
DATE NAME AND TITLE OF OFFICER
personally appeared Charles Bull and Diane Pearson
NAME@) OF SIGNER@)
dersonally known to me - w nf - to be the person(s) who
name(s) Mare -subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that'4&&e/they executed the same
bidh-/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by l-tishx/their signature@) on the instrument the person(s). or the en(
upon behalf of which the person@) acted, executed the instrument.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
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SIGNATURE OF NOTARY
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Title or Type of Document Aqreement for CMWD Proi ect No. 9 2-4 06
Date of Document June 22, 1998 No. of Pages 14
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EXHIBIT "A"
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ENVIRONMENTALREVIEW FOR
SOUTH AGUA HEDXONDA
INTERCEPTOR SEWER SYSTEM
REACH SAH3-CMWD
PROJECT NO. 92-406
Prepared for:
Carlsbad Municipal Water District
5950 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92008
May 27,1998
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4241 Jutland Drhre. we 201
Son Dlego, CAW1174653
619 / 2705066 fax 27O3414
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RECON 0 Table of Contenrs !ia
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. INTRODUCTION .1
II. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
III. UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORK TO BE PERFORMED
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IV. APPROACH AND SCOPE OF.WORK 7
V. SCHEDULE 14
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VII. PROJECT EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES
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1: Project Cost.
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1 : Sample 404 NWP Process 2: Project Schedule
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Attachment
A. Resumes
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I. Introduction
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environmental review and permitting of the South Agua Hedionda
RECON’s Interceptor Sewer Reach SAH3. We have assembled a project experience on the team unmatched for experience and expertise on not only similar
South Agua issues and projects, but on this very project. RECON, and
Hedionda project especially RECON’s Project Manager for this effort, Mr. Tom
is unmatched. Held, has been involved with this project since 1988. Indeed, all issues, solutions, and alternatives presently under consideration
were developed in the prior documentation prepared by Mr. Held
and RECON. We welcome the opportunity to continue our
involvement with this project.
RECON’S unparalleled qualifications for this project are further
demonstrated by our vast experience on water and sewer projects
throughout the San Diego area. We have provided environmental
services to numerous water agencies for the development of water
and sewer pipelines, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations,
and reservoirs.
RECON has an exceptional 26-year track record of service. We
have a highly qualified staff of 38 dedicated professionals and a
full range of company resources to ensure the successful and timely
completion of this project.
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11. Personnel Qualifications
.. RECON is a San Diego-based environmental consulting. company
established in 1972. Our staff of 38 professional and support
personnel includes 16 biologists, 4 archaeologists, 6 environmental
analysts, and 2 acousticiandair quality specialists. Support
personnel at RECON include technical editors, graphic illustrators,
geographic infohation system (GIS) specialists, word processors,
administrators, and accountants. Key staff are
highly qualified
and available for The key personnel assigned to this project include Tom Held as
this project. project manager, Gerry Scheid as botanist, and Markus Spiegelberg as zoologist. Each of these key staff is highly qualified and
available to perform the required services under this contract.
CMWD can be assured that RECON will commit all necessary
staffkg and company resources to this project to ensure each
milestone is achieved on schedule.
The qualifications and experience of each of the key staff are
provided below with resumes provided in Attachment A.
Tom Held, Project Manager
Prepared two EIRs Mr. Held has over 16 years of experience in the preparation and
for the South processing of environmental documents with special emphasis on
Agua Hedionda . water and sewer development projects. He has worked with many
Sewer Interceptor water agencies in southern California on pump stations, pipelines, system. reservoirs, and wastewater treatment plants. Mr. Held's consid-
erable project experience in the city of Carlsbad includes the El
Camino Real widening project environmental studies; Cannon
Road Reaches 1.3 and 4; and the Rancho Carrill0 ER.
Mr. Held has worked extensively with the California Coastal
commission in obtaining Coastal Development Permits, as well as
with the U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers (USACE), US. Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS), California Department of Fish and
Game (CDFG), and Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Project manager Mr. Held prepared two EIRs for the South Agua Hedionda Sewer
for two on-call Interceptor System. One of these, the 834A EIR, dealt with
environmental alternatives for the sewer line crossing of Macario Canyon,
services contracts including jacking the line fiom the east side of the canyon.
with Otay Water Mr. Held also prepared numerous CEQA and NEPA documents for
Disttict other sewer and water pipeline projects.
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Mr. Held is currently managing RECON’S second consecutive two-
year contract with Otay Water District to provide environmental
consulting services on an as-needed basis. As project manager, he
implementation of the district’s proposed Master Plan projects and
Capital Improvement Projects, as well as provides extension of
staff services.
... provides environmental review and documentation for the
Mr. Held recently provided an analysis .of CEQA and NEPA
environmental review requirements for a portion of the Olivenhain
Municipal Water District Recycled System and prepared the North
Santee Reservoir Negative Declaration for the Padre Dam
Municipal Water District. He prepared the EIR for the Otay Water
District Water Resources Master Plan for the storage, transmission,
and distribution of potable and reclaimed water throughout the
district’s service area. Similarly, he prepared the draft EIR for the
City of Oceanside’s Water and Sewer Master Plans. Last year, he
completed an EIR for a project with extensive land outfall pipeline
alternatives, the City of Rialto’s wastewater treatment plant
expansion.
Additionally, Mr. Held prepared EIRs for the City of Oceanside’s
San Luis Rey Wastewater Treatment Plant Interim Expansion, the
Beaumont Wastewater Collection and Treatment System, and the
Tecate California Water District and Sewage Treatment Plant.
These EIRs evaluated a full range of environmental issues.
Gerry Scheid, Botanist
Mr. Scheid is a senior biologist at RECON with 14 years’ experi-
ence conducting biological resource studies. He is experienced with
Successful in Endangered Species Act Section 7 consultations with the USFWS.
obtaining He is trained in the current methodologies for the determination of resource agency ”waters of the U.S.” and the delineation of wetlands used in the permits. preparation of 404 permit applications for compliance with the Clean Water Act. Mr. Scheid is also experienced in securing
Streambed Alteration Agreements with the CDFG for compliance
with Sections 1600-1603 of the Fish and Game Code.
Mr. Scheid managed the biological studies for C”s North
Batiquitos Sewer Force Main System, which involved analysis of - three alternative alignments for pipeline replacement on thenorth
side of Batiquitos Lagoon. Other project experience in Carlsbad
includes Cannon Road Reaches 3 and 4 wetland delineation,
Rancho Carisbad detention basin biology study, and Evans Point
wetland delineation.
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permit for. : ~ .
California
gnatcatcher,
vernal pool plants,
and fairy shrimp
species.
Holds a USFWS
permit for
California gnat-
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Bell’s vireo, and southwestern
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ical studies for the International
involving a secondary treatment plant,
pipelines. He prepared a biological
Diego’s Secondary Treatment
gram, which included new
stations and construction and . Other projects include Otay
and 1485-2 Reservoir general
Water Authority’s Penasquitos
ity of Escondido’s .Hale Avenue
lant wetland delineation, and Riverside
Pipeline 34 wetland
delineation.
Creek detention basins project. He
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111. Understanding of the Work to be Performed
... RECON is uniquely positioned to understand and accomplish the final environmental review of the South Agua Hedionda Interceptor
Sewer System Reach SAH3, having been a central figure in
environmental review of this very project since 1988. Furthermore,
the preparer of the previous EIRs 83-04 and 83-4A, Mr. Tom Held,
Placement of pump stations and the alignments and methods of
construction of the sewer in the area of Macario Canyon are driven
by the sensitivity and resource agency regulation of wetlands
associated with Agua Hedionda Lagoon and Macario Canyon.
These constraints and possible solutions to minimize impacts were
fit identified by Mr. Held in the EIRs for Cannon Road Reach 1
(83-04) and the South Agua Hedionda Interceptor Sewer in Cannon
Road Reach 2 (83-4A). Resource agency involvement and
permitting that would be required were also first identified in those
documents.
Prepared EIRs for
83-04 and 83-4A. is RECON’S Project Manager assigned to the present project.
EiIR 83-04 provided the fmt environmental review of the South .
Agua Hedionda Interceptor Sewer west of Macario Canyon, in
generally the same alignment now proposed, and located the
potential pump station site on the west side of the canyon. EIR
834A provides the initial analysis of alternative routes across
Mawio Canyon from the east and also in the sensitive lagoon
wetland area just west of the canyon. That EIR identified the
alternative routes still called the “slope route alternative” and
“preferred alternative"-the latter locited in the Hidden Valley
Road dike across the wetland area Various methods of crossing Macario Canyon as either a force main or gravity line were also
discussed in the 834A EIR, and the discussion included relative
engineering considerations as well as environmental issues.
Among the alternatives for crossing Macario Canyon, jacking was
considered in EIR 834A. Directional drilling and micktunneling
were not, but the approach to the consideration of impacts for those
techniques would be similar to the approach for jacking.
RECONs in-depth Although conditions and the sensitivity classifications of some
understanding of species may have changed since that time, the general biological
the project will picture and concerns related to the project remain valid. The
expedite the alternatives section of EIR 834A is a model for the general
’ environmental consideration of the most important issues associated with this
process. project for environmental consideration and agency permitting.
Clearly, the historical involvement of RECON and especially
Mr. Held with issues such as the relative mitigation requirements
for the alternative routes which led to the selection of the
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“preferred alternative” translate into a decided advantage for
RECON, as well as CMWD, in subsequent-processing and final
environmental review.
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IF? Approach and’ Scope of Work
.. A. Approach
RECON will direct the work effort under a single Project Manager
who will be the point of contact for CMWD and will be in charge
of all tasks. Mr. Tom Held has been selected for this position
because of his familiarity with prior environmental documentation
for this project, his active and aggressive management skills, and
his experience with similar projects elsewhere. Mr. Held will also
perform those tasks related to general environmental review and
coastal development compliance. Because biology is the central
issue of concern, RECON has assigned Mr. Gerry Scheid as the
senior biologist in charge. Mr. Scheid is a botanist who is fully
qualified to perform wetland delineations and who has extensive
experience and knowledge of state and federal resome permitting
processes. Mr. Scheid will be assisted by Mr. Markus Spiegelberg,
particularly on zoological issues.
These key members of the RECON team will begin the effort with
a rapid asSessment of the present project and its relation to both
previously performed environmental work and the need to secure
the necessary permits and agreements for implementation.
RECON’S goal is Expedited by the experience of all members of the team with both
to promptly obtain this project and similar projects and procedures, rapid movement permits and toward the objective of a fully permitted project with complete
complete the environmental review is the god. CMWD wiU be able to call on environmental the services and advice of any of the key team members at any time, and the team will work efficiently toward the success of the
project.
Following orientation to the project and establishment of lines of
communication between CMWD and RECON, the RECON team
will pursue the course of work generally in the order of the scope
of work that follows. All tasks requested by CMWD in the
Request for Proposals have been included, but in some cases the
sequence of tasks has been reordered. The assessment of biological
conditions on the site will follow immediately after the orientation
to the project. Prompt completion of the assessment of resources
will’be necessary to allow the permitting and documentation tasks
to begin. Clear communication with CMWD will be assured
through the reporting procedures and through the standard project
management technique, employed by Mr. Held and Mr. Scheid on
numerous other projects, of quickly identi€jkg and resolving
problems and issues while keeping the client fully informed of
project status.
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Scope of Work
Task 1: Project and Environmental Document Review
a. Meet with CMWD and others invited by CMWD to visit the
project site, receive project plans and other information related
to the project, establish lines of communication, and resolve
issues prior to beginning the rest of the scope of work. This
meeting is one of the three site visits specified in the Request
for Proposal and may include, at CMWD's discretion, a further
meeting at CMWD's offices. RECON attendees will include
Mr. Tom Held, the Project Manager, and at least one senior
biologist.
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b. Review prior environmental documentation for the project,
including the City of Carlsbad's EIRs 8742,8344, and 834&
particularly with regard to biological issues but also for all
other issues. This review will establish the adequacy of prior
review and identify any additional work needed to assure that
environmental review is adequately and completely updated If
this review discovers the need for additional work not included
in this scope of work, CMWD will be notified immediately.
This review will be conducted under the direction of Mr. Tom
Held, who prepared EIRs 83-04 and 834A. A WON
biologist will conduct the review of biological sections of these
documents in preparation for Item 2.f. below).
c. With the engineering advice of CMWD staff, review the
potential environmental implications of alternative methods of
constructing the sewer line across Macario Canyon. CMWD
will provide the necessary descriptions of the construction
methods, such as conventional trenching, rnicrotunneling, pipe
jacking, or directional drilling.
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Task 2: Perform Biological Studies
a. Conduct a search of the records of the California Natural
Diversity Data Base (California Department of Fish and Game)
to determine what sensitive species have been reported from
the vicinity of the project. Review the existing biological
documentation of the sites for site-specific information on
sensitive species and habitats. RECON has
16 biologists on staff. b. Conduct a biological resources survey of the two proposed lift
station sites, two alternative gravity sewer pipeline alignments,
. and two alternative sewage force main alignments. The survey
will include a botanical survey of the property to search for
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. sensitive plant species and a zoological survey to search for
sensitive animal species.
c. Prepare vegetation maps of the’six sites showing natural plant .. communities and the observed locations of rare and endangered
species,
d. Record any inventoried biological resources located during the
survey and comply with the reporting requirements of the
Natural Diversity Data Base.
e. Perform a wetland delineation consisting of the following
Biologists have tasks:
specialized
training in wetland
delineations.
Conduct a jurisdictional wetlands and “waters of the US.”
delineation in accordance with the guidelines set forth by
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1987.
Prepare a map depicting the USACE and CDFG
jurisdictional limits and calculate acreage of jurisdictional .
limits.
jurisdictional wetlands and waters according to USACE
and CDFG criteria.
0 Prepare a wetlands delineation report that defines
0 Submit the report to CMWD.
f.. Submit to CMWD a written summary of the present biological
conditions on the site as compared to the conditions described
in EIRs 87-02.83-04, and 834A (see Item 1.b. above).
Biologists hold Additional studies may be required by the jurisdiction or fesources
USFWS permit for agencies, such as directed searches for the coastal California
California gnat- gnatcatcher or least Bell’s vireo, both of which are known to OCCUT
catcher and least on the project sites. These and any other special studies would
Bell’s vireo. only be conducted with additional authorization from the client.
Task 3: Analyze Compliance with City of Cwlsbad Habitat Management Plan
a. Review the City of Carlsbad‘s Habitat Management Plan
(HMP) and compare the information developed in Task 3 to the
HMP and its requirements.
b. Contact Planning Systems of Carisbad and City planning and
engineering staff for information regarding the City’s Cannon
Road project, which will affect much of the same area as the
proposed project.
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c.. Prepare a letter report on. the results of the analysis conducted
as Tasks 3.a. and 3.b. above and submit to CMWD.
... Task 4: Visit Proposed Alignments and Sites
The RECON Project Manager and at least one biologist will, at the
request of and by arrangement with CMWD, meet twice on the
project site with CMWD and other resource agencies to discuss the
project and its issues. These meetings will be in addition to the
meeting described in Task 1.a above.
Task 5: Prepare Biological Technical Report
a. Prepare a biological technical report according to the City of
Carlsbad’s guidelines at the time this contract is executed
which describes biological resources occurring on the sites,
assesses the impact of the proposed project on the biological
resources, and discusses mitigation measures. The alternative
sites will be ranked according to biological impacts and
mitigation requirements. This report will update existing
biological documentation and will include the results of the .
analyses conducted as Tasks L2, and 3 above.
b. Submit the report to the client.
Task 6: Prepare ELA Initial Study
a. Consult with CMWD to select a recommended project of
project features, alignment, and methods of coL1stNction.
Infomation developed in preceding tasks will aid in selecting
an alignment that will meet the operational needs of CMWD
with the least possible environmental impacts.
b. Amend the existing of prepare a new Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) for the recommended project selected in the
precediag task. The EIA will consist of a checklist in the form
found in Appendix I of the CEQA Guidelines* as amended
January 1, 1997. The appropriate checklist box (i.e.* no
impact, less than significant impact, potentially signifkmt
unless mitigation incorporated, or potentially significant) will
be marked, and references or explanations for each issue
question in the checklist will be incorporated, with attachments
as necessary. The biological technical report developed as
Task 5 above will be attached to the EIA.
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c. Submit the draft EIA to the ChlWD for review and, at the
discretion of CMWD, submittal to the City Planning Director
for determination of CEQA compliance.
.~ This task does not include preparation of a CEQA review
document, such as a Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative
Declaration, or Notice of Prior Compliance. RECON can prepare
such a document upon further authorization by CMWD.
Task 7: Prepare Permit Applications
a. Scheduie the project for one of the regularly scheduled
preapplication meetings with the CDFG and USACE and
attend the meeting with the client.
b. Prepare an application package as required by Section 1603 of
the Fish and Game Code' for alteration of the streambed on the
project site. The package will include the completed
application form and copies of appropriate envirohental
documents, including the Mitigated Negative Declaration or
Notice of Prior Compliance, the biology technical report, and
the revegetation plan.
RECON is highly
successful in
obtaining resource agency
permits.
c. Prepare a letter to the USACE requesting confirmation that the
project can proceed under the Nationwide No., 26 permit. The
letter will include the environmental documents as attachments.
d Submit the 1603 application package to the client for signature,
check inclusion, and forwarding to the CDFG. Following the
client's review by the client, submit the letter to the USACE.
e. Prepare a draft letter to the Regional Water Quality Control
Board pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. Submit
the draft letter to the client to be put on their letterhead, signed
and a check included. RECON will assemble and provide the
environmental documents that will be included as attachments
to the letter.
f. To assist CMWD in securing permits, expend up to 12 hours
.attending additional meetings and following up on the
agreement and .permits with the agencies.
g. Prepare an application package for a Coastal Development
Permit and submit to CMWD for transmittal to the Planning
Director. Since part of the project site is within the Agua
Hedionda Land Use Plan area, it is anticipated that approval of
the application by the Coastal Commission as well as the City
of Cilsbad will be required
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h. Provide support to CMWD and the City for the processing of
the Coastal Development Permit, including consultation with
Coastal Commission staff.
... Because Coastal Commission hearings are held at different
locations in the state, costs of attending a hearing would vary and
attendance at a Coastal Commission hearing is not included in this scope of work. If CMWD determines that RECON’S attendance at
a Coastal Commission hearing is required, further authorization
would be necessary.
Task 8: Provide Pennit Flow Chwt
Prepare a flow chart showing the regulatory permitting processes
and time frames. The alternative project construction methods such
as microtunneling, pipe jacking, and directional drilling will be
considered in the flow chart. A sample flow chart depicting the 404
Nationwide permit process with the USACE is showxi on Figure 1.
Task 9: Attend Meetings
Schedule up to six monthly meetings with C”D, attended by a
senior RECON biologist, to discuss progress of the biological
mey and environmental permit processing.
Task 10: Prepare Status Reporfs for Permit Applications
Prepm and submit to CMWD biweekly status reports of progress
in preparing and processing the permit applications. The status
RECON places a report will be in the form of a letter reporting, for each permit
high priority on application, the stam of processing and the dates, times, and
communication. names of persons contacted to verify the status.
Tmk 11: Prepare Monthly Status Report
Each month until RECON’S scope of work is completed, the
RECON Project Manager will prepare a status report in the form of
a letter to Mr. Christer Westman of the City of Carlsbad. The stam report will briefly summarize all work accomplished in the
reparting period, budget and schedule perfonnance, work
scheduled to be performed in the next reporting period, and
problems or.issues that may have arisen. The latter item is not
intended to replace the prompt reporting of unforeseen
developments or new issues to 0 by ttre most rapid means
possible as they occur.
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V. Schedule
RECON'S - . - RECON'S schedule to complete the tasks identified in the scope of
knowledge of the work is shown on Figure 2. This schedule assumes a start date of
project will June 1, 1998, and would result in completion of studies for final
expedite the environmental review in approximately 3% months. This does not
process. document, which was not included in the request for proposals.
* environmental include preparation and public review of an environmental
Permit processing shown in this schedule should not be regarded as
specifying a particular end date. Once the application is submitted,
the resource agency controls the pace of processing. In our
experience, the amount of time to secure such pennits is variable,
typically taking three to six months for similar projects.
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VI. cost
.. RECON will complete the tasks described in the Scope of Work,
Section IV, for a total cost of $29,102.00. A summary of costs per
task is provided in Table 1.
The following individuals have the authority to negotiate and
contractually bind RECON:
Charles S. Bull, President
Diane Pearkon, Vice President
4241 Jutland Drive, Suite 201
San Diego, California 921 17
(619) 270-5066
Mr. Bull or Ms. Pearson may be contacted during proposal
evaluation for contractual questions and technical inquiries may be
directed to Tom Held.
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Task Name Total Hours Total Cost
Project and document review 26b $2,248.00
Meet with CMWD 8h m.00
Review prior envitvtunental documentation I2h $1,056.00
Review potential alrentorive construction methods
Perform biological studies
Record search
Field survey
6h $504.00
lOOh $8,418.00
4h $530.00
16h s1.2w.00
Prepare vegetation map
Record nsources
Wetland &lineation
Scmmtrrrize existing conditio^^
Prepare and produce biological technical. report
Pnpore biotech
Pr&e biotech
Compliance with Cadsbad HMP
Reviewplan
contact Planning systems
Prepare docrrmcntcrrion.lencr
site visit
Prepare and produce EIA initial study
Prepare inihl st&
Produce initial study
Prepare permit applications
Meet with CDFG and USFWY
Prepan application package
Prepare fester to USACE rquesring WP 26
38h
4h
24h
14h
56b
32h
24h
16h
8h
2h
6h
8h
16b
12h
4h
49h
8h
9h
2h
SJ,a80.00
$280.00
5x208.00
$I,Q24.00
$3,842.00
$2,592.00
51,250.00
$1*.00
$736.00
$184.00
$424.00
$640.00
$1354.00
$1.104.00
$250.00
$4,222.00
$736.00
$652.00
$184.00
Submit 1603 applicdion package Ih $70.00
Prepare draft Ltter to R WQCB re: 401 Sh $37200
Assist CMWD in securing pmnitr 8h 5736.00
Prepore application package for Coastal Development Permit (CDP) 8h $736.00
Provide suppon to CMWD and City for processing CDP 8h $736.00
Provide permit flow chart 12b $928.00
Monthly meetings 24h $2,208.00
. Biweekly progress reports 36h $2,832.00
Monthly status report 18h $1,416.00
All task totals: 377.68h . $29,452.00
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VII. Project Experience and References
.. RECON has extensive experience preparing environmental documents for water storage facilities, water and kwer pipelines,
RECON wastewater treatment plants and reclamation facilities, and pump specializes in stations, as well as systems involving a combination of these
CEQA and NEPA facilities. We have worked with water agencies and jurisdictions
documents for throughout southern California including the Carlsbad Municipal
. water and sewer Water District, Otay 'Water District, San Diego County Water pipeline projects. . Authority, Padre Dam Municipal Water District, Olivenhain
San Diego, Vista, and Rialto.
. Municipal Water District, and the cities of Carlsbad, Oceanside,
A representation of our relevant project experience is presented
below. The first four were managed by Tom Held and the
remaining projects were managed by Gerry Scheid.
South Agua Hedwn$a Sewer Interceptor System Completion
Drafc EZR (83-#A). RECON prepared the Drafi EIR for the
installation of a 3@inch undergound sewer Line from El Camino
Real to join an approved sewer line on the western side of Macario
Canyon in order to complete the South Agua Hedionda Interceptor
System. The Draft EIR was prepared as a supplement to the
original Kelly Ranch EIR to evaluate the crossing of Macario
Canyon by the sewer line and to present alternative alignments and
configurations. An access road to an approved sewer pump station
on the west side of Macario Canyon was also part of the proposed
project. The length of the sewer line would be about 7,200 feet.
The project required the discretionary approval of the City of
Carlsbad, a Coastal Development Permit from the California
Coastal Commission, notification and agreement with the CDFG
subject to Section 1601 of the California Fish and Game Code, and
a permit from the USACE under Section 404 of the federal Clean
Water Act. The ER examined the issues of biology, topography
and vis4 aesthetics, land use, hydrology, archaeology, and public
safetyhior. Project alternatives included no project and alternative
sewer line alignments and configurations.
Dm! EZR for Crurnon Roarl, Reach 1 (83-04). RECON prepared
the Draft EIR for an approximately one-mile segment of Cannon
Road in the city of (larkbad. This roadway is located between
Interstate 5, south of Agua Hedionda Lagoon, and proposed
Faraday Roid The project also included a major sewer line and
pump station located both within and outside of the road alignment.
The project is located within the CoastaI Zone. The major issue
was biological resources, since the road would cross a wetland area
Evaluated several alternatives for the sewer line
crossing of
Macario Canyon.
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at the east end of the lagoon. A bridge crossing of this area was
included to mitigate potential biological impacts. Cultural
resources, land usekoastd policies, hydrology, visual aesthetics,
and traffic were also addressed in the EIR. The visual aesthetics
section included a photosimulation of the bridge crossing to assess
visual impacts. The EIR was certified and the project approved by
the Carlsbad City Council in 1989.
Oroy Water DisWt On-Call Environmental Services Contract
RECON is currently managing the second consecutive on-call
environmental services contract for the Otay Water District.
RECON’S responsibilities include the preparation of environmental
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Environmental documents and technical reports for the implementation of the
documentation for pipelines, pressure reducing stations, surge tanks, tank modifi-
review and- district’s Capital Improvement Program to include pump stations,
CIP projects. cations or recoatings, water reservoirs and sewage treatment
projects, natural resource enhancements, and infrastructure
improvements. As project manager for this contract; he has
managed 14 task orders, including preparation of a Multiple
Species Conservation Program (MSCP) Subarea Plan, CEQA
review of subsequent projects, and NEPA documentation of
reclaimed water projects to assure Bureau of Reclamation grant
eligibility. Mr. Held is also providing extension of staff services to
the district under this contract.
otay Water Distdct Water Resources Master Ph EIR The
Water Resources Master Plan is a comprehensive program for the
orderly and .phased development of potable and reclaimed water
supply, storage, transmission, and distribution in the district’s
semice area and designated area of influence. The draft EIR
prepared by hdr. Held evaluated the issues of land use, noise,
geology and soildpaleontology, biology, cultural resources,
landform alteratiodvisual aesthetics, public safety/circulation, air
quality, and water resources. The EIR addresses nearly 300
separate projects planned in three phases to buildout of the
district’s 125-square-mile service area. Principal features of the
Master Plan are pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, and
disinfection facilities, though all planned facilities and projects in
the district’s Capital Improvements Program are included and
covered in the EIR
Biological studies Nmth Bariquitos Sewer Forcemain. The carlsbad Municipal
and gnatcatcher Water District is planning to construct a pipeline to replace the
CMWD pipeline. Batiquitos Lagoon near Interstate 5. The replacement of a water
surveys for existing North Batiquitos Sewage Force Main on the north side of
line is also proposed. RECON conducted biological surveys for
three alternative pipeline alignments of the new sewage force main
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as well as for the proposed water line. California gnatcatcher
surveys were also conducted. =‘CON prepared a biological
technical report that recommended mitigation measures for
unavoidable impacts to sensitive biological resources.
Evans Point Least Bell’s Vireo Surveys. RECON conducted
directed surveys to determine the presence of least Bell’s vireo in
riparian habitat within the 128-acre project site adjacent to El
Camino Real in the city of Carlsbad. Surveys were conducted over
a two-year period in accordance with current USFWS guidelines.
submitted to the client.
State Route 76. A Section 404 jurisdictional wetland delineation
was conducted by RECON along State Route 76 west of Interstate
15 for use by Caltrans in evaluating the impacts and regulatory
issues related to widening the existing highway. The USACE has
reviewed and made a jurisdictional determination which agreed
with RECON’S evaluation. REC.0N consulted with Caltrans and
the USACE on the project.
References
. Results of the surveys were documented in technical reports
Wetland
delineation
approved by
USACE.
Mike Coleman, Otay Water District, (619) 670-2293
Don Chadwick, Padre Dam Municipal Water District,
. Lloyd Hubbs, City of Carlsbad, (760) 438-1 161
(619) 258-4637
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TOM HELD
Senior Project Manager
Education/ Master of Arts, English, San Diego State University, 1979
Certifications Bachelor of Arts, English, San Diego State University, 1976
Certified EIR Preparer for the County of San Diego
Experience 20 years of experience
RECON
1984-present, Senior .Project Manager
His excellent written and verbal communication skills contribute to his reputation
as a well-respected project manager. Prepares highquality documents that are
accurate, thorough, and easy to read. Clearly articulates environmental conditions
at public meetings and communicates schedules and budgets to his team. His broad range of experience with a variety of development projects includes public
infrastructure, landf~lls, roadways, and commercial and residential uses.
Manages and prepares environmental documents. Is responsible for research,
analysis, and writing of EEL Coordinates an interdisciplinary team of specialists
and the assembly of a coherent final product, performing analyses in land use,
noise, air quality, hydrology, visual quality, tr&c, and other issues as necessary,
either independently. or in association with colleagues or consultants. Develops
mitigation plans in concert with clients and regulatory agencies.
Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
1979-1984, Teacher and Teaching Assistant
county of san Diego
1976-1979, Environmental Management Specialist I (Generalist)
Selected Projects Roadway Projects
State Route 125 South Technical Studies and EIS Support, Caltrans, San Diego
Vita Village DrivdState Roue 78 Interchange Supplemental EIR Vista, CA
Cannon Road Reach 1 EIR, Carlsbad, CA
Cannon Road Reaches 3 and 4 EIR, Carlsbad, CA
Calle Cristobal Assessment District EIR, San Diego, CA
Mercy Roacl/Interstate 15 Interchange, Sa0 Diego, CA
State Route 125 EIR, Chula Vista, CA
Interstate 805/Mira Mesa Boulevard Interchange Negative Declaration, Saa Diego,
Public Facilities/Landfills San Luis Rey Wastewater Treatment Plant Interim won EIR, Ckeanside, CA
Loma Alta Creek EIR Addendum, Oceanside, CA
Ramona Landfii Environmental Studies, San Diego County, CA
County, CA
CA
’ El Camino Memorial Park Master Plan EIR, San Diego, CA
RECON
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Environmental Studies for Sycamore Landfill Operating Permits, San Diego
Fletcher Cove Master Plan EIR, Solana Beach, CA
Ramona Landfill Technical Studies, San Diego County, CA
Solana Beach Transit Station and Mixed-Use EIR, Solana Beach, CA
Tecate California Water District EIR, San Diego County, CA
Sycamore Landfill Modification EIR, San Diego County, CA
Loma Alta Creek Flood Control Project EIR, Oceanside, CA
Reservoir No. 5 EIR, Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District, San Diego
Hacienda Drive Knoll Grading Supplemental EIR, Vista, CA
Pipelines
Environmental Assessment for Telegraph Canyon Road and Paseo Ranchero
Environmental Assessment for Otay Mesa Road Reclaimed Water Pipeline
Otay Water District On-Call Environmental Services Contract
Otay Water District Water Resources Master Plan Master ETR, San Diego County, CA
City of Rialto Wastewater Treatment Plant EIR, Rialto, CA
City of Oceanside Sewer and Water Master Plans Master EilR Oceans~de, CA
Beaumont Wastewater Management EIR, B&urnont, CA
South Agua Hedionda Sewer Interceptor System EIR, Carlsbad, CA
Generai Plan Amendment EIRs
Eagle Crest, Escondido, CA
Regents Park, San Diego, CA.
Mira Mesa Marriott, San Diego, CA
Mira Mesa Ramada Inn, San Diego, CA
Gateway Fair, San Diego, CA
Lusk Mira Mesa Business Park East Unit 5, San Diego, CA
Tierrasanta Norte, San Diego, CA
Commercial Developments
Oceanside Pier Plaza Subsequent EIR, Oceanside, CA
Fashion Valley Expansion EIR, San Diego, CA
Vista Auto Park Negative Declaration, Vista, CA
Melros Hacienda SEIR, Vista, CA
Mehse Hacienda EIR Addendum, Vista, CA
Encinitas Resort Hotel, Encinitas, CA
Solana Beach Transit Station and Mixed-Use EIR, Solana Beach, CA
Village at Hillcrest, San Diego, CA
Tierrasanta Gateway, San Diego, CA
Sunset Del Mar Em Del Mar, CA
Rancho Buena Vista EIR, Vista, CA
Tomy Pines Inn EIR, San Diego, CA
Gateway Fair EIR, San Diego, CA
La Valencia .Hotei Expansion Ew, San Diego, CA
Regents Park EIR, San Diego, CA
Clairemont Residence Inn, Sau Diego, CA Lusk Mira Mesa Business Park Lots 6 & 7 EIR, San Diego, CA
County, CA
County, CA
Reclaimed Water Pipelines (NEPA), San Diego County, CA
(NEPA), San Diego County, CA
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industrial Developments
La Jolla Spectrum EIR, San Diego, CA
Lusk Mira Mesa Business Park East Unit 5 EIR, San Diego, CA
’ Kesidential Developments
chollas Heights Environmental Assessment, Southwest Division, Naval Facilities
Engineering Command
Highland Vista EIR, San Diego County, CA
Spring Canyon EIR, San Diego, CA
Rancho Canitlo EIR, Carlsbad, CA
Heights of Del Cerro EIR, San Diego, CA
Cloverdale Spec& Plan EIR, Escondido, CA
Eagle Crest (Cloverdale) Specific Plan Amendment Subsequent ELR, €kcondido, CA
McMillin Scripps IV EIR, San Diego, CA
Camino Bemardo PRD EIR, San Diego, CA Lusk Tierrasanta Norte EIR, San Diego, CA
Creekside Estates EIR, Oceanside, CA
Habitat Conservation Plans
East H Strwt HCP for the Coastal California Gnatcatcher, Chula Vista, CA
HCPMatural Community Conservation Plan Subarea Plan for Multiple Species,
Otay Water District, San Diego County, CA
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GERALD A. SCHEID
Senior Biologist
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Education/ Master of Science, Ecology, San Diego State University, 1986
Certifications Bachelor of Science, Biology, Arizona State University, 1979
Basic Wetland Delineation Workshop, Wetland Training Institute, 1989
Wetland Delineation in Southern California,Certificate of Training; Huffman and
Cex" Biologist for .the County of San Diego
Certified Ecologist, Ecological Society of America
Associates, 1994
Permits U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Permit #PRT-797665 for California Gnatcatcher
(under supervision), San Diego Mesa Mint, Otay Mesa Mint, California Orcutt
Grass, and San Diego Button Celery, Riverside Fairy Shrimp, Conservancy
Fairy Shrimp, Longhorn Fairy Shrimp, Vernal Pool Tadpole Shrimp, and
Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Desert Tortoise Handling Permit to Biological
Opinion (1-6-92-F-39) for Eagle Mountain Landfill
Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Fish and Game
Related to Desert Tortoise at Ekgle Mountain Landfill
California Department of Fish and Game Scientific Collector's Permit (#2910)
California Department of Fish and Game Scientifk Collector's Permit for Rare
and Endangered Plant Species
Experience 15 years of experience
RECON
1988-present. Senior Biologist
Responsible for conducting botanical research in California and Arizona since
1981. Over the last six years, has dealt primarily with sweying for sensitive, rare,
and endangered species; mapping vegetation; assessing project-related impacts to
biological resources; and working with clients and agencies to prepare mitigation
recommendations. Experienced with Endangered Species Act Section 7
consultations with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (VSFWS). Trained in the
current methodotogies for the determination of "waters of the U.S." and the
delineation of wetlands used in the preparation, of 404 permit applications for
compliance with the Clean Water Act. Also, has experience securing Streambed
Alteration Agreements with the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG)
for compliance with Sections 1600-1603 of the Fish and Game Code. Prepares
mitigation plans for riparian and upland habitat restoration programs and conducts
monitoring of restoration efforts.
CaIifornia Department of Parks and Recreation
1987-1988, Project Director
California Nature Conservancy
1987, Research Biologist
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US. Air Force Oflice of Scientific Research
1986-1988, Research Biologist
California Department of Transportation, District 11
1985, Research Biologist
San Diego State University
1983-1988, Research Biologist
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San Diego State University
1981, Team MemberResearch Biologist
Selected Projects Biolo@d Resources Inventory and Analysis Reports
Santa Clara River Enhancement and Management Plan
Tequesquite LandfilI, Riverside, CA
Newhall Ranch, Santa Clarita, CA
River Road Environmental Studies, Tucson, AZ
Whitewater River Levee Improvements and Proposed Water Line 34 Extension,
Riverside County, CA
FDIC Properties in'Tecate, CA
Montana Mirador, San Diego, CA
Eagle Mountain Landfill and Rail Line, Riverside County, CA
River Management Plan for Newhall Ranch, Los Angeld Ventura Counties, CA
Vista Alegre, San Diego, CA
Three Alternative Sites for Pima County Landfill, Tucson, AZ
Siting Studies for Pima County Landfill (1 1. sites), Tucson, AZ
Sabin0 Springs, Tucson, AZ
International Wastewater Treatment Facilities, San Diego, CA
Sycamore Ridge F9R, San Diego, CA
Faitbanks Highlaud Property EIR, San Diego, CA
Ted Wash Vegetation Mapping and Impact - Riverside County, CA
Rare Plant Survey and Constraints Analysis for Sweetwater Authority Projects,
Vegetation Mapping of Otay River Valley, Fenton Corporation Property, San
Sycamore Ridge Rock Quarry, San Diego County, CA
Carroll Canyon Golf and Recreation Center, San Diego, CA
City of San Diego Clean Water Program, San Diego, CA
Biological Assessments for Section 7 Consultation
Gila River Crossing: 116th Avenue Bridge, Maricopa County, AZ
Headworks Acceleration Project, San Diego, CA
Proposed Expansion of Cyprus Casa Grande Mine, Casa Grande, AZ
Naval Radio Transmitting Facility, Chollas Heights, San Diego, CA
Secondary Treatment System, Clean Water Program, San Diego, CA
IBWC International Wastewater Treatment Plan, San Diego, CA
Vernal Pool Habitat on NAS Miramar, San Diego, CA
San Diego County, CA
Diego, CA
' Eagle Mountain Landfill Project, Riverside County, CA
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Wetland Delineation and Jurisdictional Analysis for USACE
North Avenue Widening, Oceanside, CA
Olivenhain Road, Encinitas, CA
Tequesquite Landfill, Riverside County, CA
Stallions Crossing, San Diego, CA
Whitewater River .Levee and Pipeline 34, County of Riverside, CA
Doublc Butte Landfill, Riverside County, CA
State Route 86 Alternative Alignments, Imperial County, CA
State Route 76 Improvements, Sm Diego County, CA
Black Mountain Ranch, San Diego, CA
Henderson Wastewater Outfall Pipeline,.Henderson, NV
Calleguas Creek, Ventura County, CA
Camoll Canyon Golf and Recreation Center, San Diego, CA
Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion at Hale Avenue, Escondido, CA
Pilgrim Creek Wetland and Riparian Habitat Cumulative Analysis, Oceanside, CA
Buena Vista Creek, Vista, CA
Habitat Restoration Plans and Monitoring Programs
Penasquitos Creek near Black Mountain Road Bridge, San Diego, CA
Coastal Sage Scrub on Black Mountain Ranch, San Diego, CA
Riparian Revegetation Plan for Black Mountain Ranch, San Diego, CA
Westwood Valley Coastal Sage Scrub, San Diego, CA
Montana Mirador, San Diego, CA
Jones Ranch Flood Control Channel, San Bemdno, CA
MOKO HiIls Country Club, Oceanside, CA
Brocatto Development, Carlsbad, CA
State Route 125 Vernal Pool Study, Caltrans District 11, San Diego, CA
State Route 905 Otay Mesa Survey and Mapping, Calm District 11, San Diego, CA
Interstate 15 Vernal Pool Monitoring, Caltrans District 11, San Diego, CA
Vista Alegre Vernal Pool and Fairy Shrimp Monitoring, San Diego, CA
CalifomiaTerra~xs Soil Hydration and Fairy Shrimp CuhueTrial, San Diego, CA
Clean Water Program Vemal Pool Survey and Mapping, San Diego, CA
; Vernal Pool Projects
Publications Transplant Trials for Alverson's Foxtail Cactus at Eagle Mountain Mine in River-
ide County." Presentation to the Desert Lands Rehabfitation Workshop.
Population Status and Management of Cuyamaca Cypress (Cupressus arizonica
ssp. stephenronii) in Cuyarnaca Rancho State Park. Department of Parks and
Recreation, San Diego, CA.
Chaparral Site in Santa Barbara County, California. Madrono 35:1%-201.
Co-author with Paul H. Zedler.
Impact of Extreme Acid Deposition on Competitive Interactions Between Pinw
mwicata and Artemisia califomica. Chapter 3 in Final Report to the Air
Force Office of Scientific Research The Effect of Acid Deposition on
Potentially Sensitive Soil-Plant Systems at Vandenberg AFB, California, P. H.
Zedler and G. Marion. Co-author with Paul H. Zedla.
Invasion of Carpobrotus edulis and Salk lasiolepis after Fire in a Coastal
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Habitat Characteristics of Willowy Monardella (Monurdellu finoides ssp. vintinea)
in San Diego County. In Proceedings from aconference of the California
Native Plant Society: The Conservation and Management of Rare and
Comparison of Reproductive Modes in Two Species of Cupressus: Serotiny vs. " Endangered Plants, edited by T. S. Elias, pp. 501-506.
Non-serotiny. M.S. thesis, San Diego State University, California.
Management Notes 5(2):88-89. Co-author with Paul H. Zedler, Carla
Scheidlinger, and Greg McMaster.
Vegetation and Vascular Flora of Sky Oaks Biological Field Station. Chapter 3 in
Sky Oaks Biological Field Station-Baselime Studies, edited by W. C. Oechel.
Fire in the EcoIogy and Management of Torrey Pine (California). Resforation and
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MARKUS SPIEGELBERG
Ecologist, Wildlife Biologist
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Education/ Master of Science, Biology, San Diego State University
. . Certifications
Bachelor of Arts, Environmen&l Science, University of California at Berkeley,
Workshops and Declining Reptiles and Amphibians. San Diego Natural History Museum, 1997
1990
Svmposiums
. Participant in the MSHCP Workshop for Avifauna for the Coachella Valley
Mountains Conservancy, 1997
19%, and 1997
Least Bell's Vireo and Southwestern. Willow Flycatcher Recovery Meetings, 1995,
Fifth Mountain Lion Workshop, 1996
Willow Flycatcher Workshop. San Diego Natural History Museum, 1996
Calgnat '95. Symposium on the Biology of the California Gnatcatcher, 1995
Exotic Pest Plant Symposium, 1994
Bird Banding Workshop, Inyo County, 1993
Permits U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Permit #PRT-787924 for California Gnatcatcher,
southwestern Willow Flycatcher (survey and nest monitor), and Least Bell's
Vireo (nest monitoring), and remove cowbird eggs and chicks ftom these
Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Fish and Game
Species
for California Gnatcatcher, Least Bell's Vireo, and Willow Flycatcher to nest
monitor and remove cowbird eggs and chicks
Experience 6 years of experience
RECON
1997-present, Ecologist, Wildlife Biologist
Conducts zoological survqys, including directed surveys for threatened and
endangered species such as the coastal Califomia Gnatcatcher, least Bell's vireo,
.and willow flycatcher. Has nest-monitored least Bell's vireo and coastal
California gnatcatchers. Has small-mammal trapping imd tagging experience.
Maps vegetation of sensitive habitats, analyzes potential impacts to biological
resou~ces which may result from proposed, development, develops appropriate
mitigation measures, and prepares technical reports. Is knowledgeable of both
CEQA and NEPA and consults with resource agencies, including California
Departmeat of Fish and Game, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service.
Currently field coordinator for a noise impact study. Nest-monitoring bird species
found in coastal sage scrut and riparian habitats, including managing field crews
in surveys. Also, conducting zoological surveys for impact reports.
Ms Biological Services
1996-1997, Wildlife Biologist
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San Diego State University, Department of Biology
1995-1996, Wildlife Biologist
University of California, Riverside
1996, Wildlife Biologist
California Department of Transportation, District 11
1992-1995 and 1996-1997, Contract Ecologist
San Diego State University, Department of Biology
1995, Teaching Assistant
Bi0System.s Analysis, Inc.
1992, Intern
Parks and Recreation, Oakland
1989-1990, Environmental Technician
Selected Projects Biological Resonrces Inventory and Analysis Reports
East J Street School Site, City of Chula Vista
Brandywine Site, City of Chula Vista
Interstate 15 Widening at Pomerado, Caltrans
1-15Balboa Pipe Realignment, Caltrans
SR-67 Pavement Overlays, Caltrans
ResearchProjects
Work Plan for Effects of Noise on Least Bell's Vireo at MCAS Pendleton (co-
Work Plan for Effects of Noise on Coastal California Gnatcatcher at MCAS
.First-Year Study Results of the Effects of Noise on Least Bell's Vieo at MCAS
First-Year Study Results of the Effects of Noise on Coastal California Gnatcatcher
author)
Miramar (co-author)
Camp Pendleton
at MCAS Miramar
Habitat Restoration Plans and Monitoring Programs
Bonita Road Mitigation Site, Caltrans
First Annual Report for Bonita Road Mitigation Site, Caltrans
Publications Sediment Survey in the Montclair Park Pond. In Conservation and Restoration in
San Francisco California, edited by D. Sloan. U.C. Berkeley. 1990.
Master's Thesis. San Diego State University.
An Investigation of Extra-pair Patemity in Least Bell's Vi, Vireo bellii pusillus.
Grants and Sigma Xi National Chapter, 1995
Feuowshipa Sigma Xi San Diego Chapter, 1996
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I, the undersigned Secretary of Regional Environmental Consultants hereby certtfy that
the Corporation is organized wd cxiating under and by the virtue of the laws of the State
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