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AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON THE ClTYATTY CARLSBAD STATE BEACH BLUFF PROTECTION CITY MGR.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve City Council Resolution No. 78a-3 , authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement to prepare an environmental impact
report with Westec Services, Inc. for the Carlsbad State Beach
Bluff Protection Project.
ITEM EXPLANATION
On October 2, 1984 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 7772,
approving an agreement between the City of Carlsbad and Westec
Services, Inc. for the preparation of an environmental impact
report for the Carlsbad State Beach Bluff Protection Project. Subsequent to Council approval, the applicant requested several changes to the contract. Both the Land Use Planning Office and the City Attorney's Office have reviewed the proposed changes and
believe that they are minor in nature. These changes are
primarily for better clarification. The requested changes have
been incorporated into revised contract attached to this
document.
In addition, the cost of this environmental impact report was
incorrectly stated as $20,230.00 in the previous agenda bill.
The correct figure for the preparation of this environmental
impact report is $19,330.00.
FISCAL IMPACT
Completion of the environmental impact report will cost the city
$19,330.00. Funds for the completion of this roject have
already been allocated by the City Council. in CIP account no. 3185.
EXHIBITS
$)44,830 is appropriated
1. Location Map
3. Exhibit 'A', (Agreement between City of Carlsbad & Westec
4. Attachments "1-3" (For agreement between City of Carlsbad &
2. City Council Resolution No. 78 a3
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Westec Services)
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RESOLUTION NO 7803
A RFSOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AND WESTEC SERVICES,
INC. FOR PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT FOR THE CARLSBAD STATE BEACH BLUFF
PROTECTION - PROJECT NO. 3185
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does
iereby resolve as follows:
1. That an agreement between the City of Carlsbad and
JESTEC Services, Inc. for preparation of an Environmental Impact
teport for the Carlsbad State Beach Bluff Protection Project, a
:opy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference as Exh.ibit A, is hereby approved.
2. The Mayor of the City of Carlsbad is hereby authorized
ind directed to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the
:ity of Carlsbad.
3. This resolution supercedes Resolution No. 7772.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
:ity Council of the City of Carlsbad held the 6th day of
J%vember , 1984, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council mnbers Casler, bs, Kulchin, CHick and Prescott
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mne
CASLER, Mayor
iTTEST :
SLETHA La RAUTE
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this gf' day of NO^, , 1984,
between the CITY OF CARLSBAD, a .municipal corporation of the
State of California, hereinafter referred to as CITY, and WESTEC
SERVICES, INC. hereinafter referred to as CONSULTANT.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the city, has proposed a project, for which the
city must prepare an Environmental Impact Report. The proposed
project is identified as the construction of a seawall the design
alternatives and specifications for which are being prepared by
Woodward-Clyde Consultants, Civil Engineers. The subject
property is located west of Carlsbad Boulevard between Oak Avenue
and Agua Hedionda Lagoon, and more precisely shown on the plat
marked Attachment "l", attached hereto and made a part hereof;
and
WHEREAS, the Consultant has the qualifications to pre-
pare the required Environmental Impact Report; and
WHEREAS, it is understood that the Consultant shall be
an independent contractor of the city;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual conve-
nants and conditions, the parties hereto agree as follows:
(1) DUTIES OF THE CONSULTANT
Consultant shall prepare an Environmental Impact Report for
the subject project in accord with the California Environ-
mental Quality Act as implemented by the State Guidelines
and by City in Title 19 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code and
its implementing resolutions. In carrying out this
obligation the Consultant's duties shall include the
following: EXHIBIT "A"
(a) The Consultant shall (1) make all necessary and
required field explorations, review and tests
associated with the scope of work; (2) make all
necessary and required laboratory tests and
analysis associated with the scope of work; (3)
appear and be prepared to answer questions and
prepare testimony on the final Environmental Impact
Report at up to four public hearings before the
Planning Commission and the City Council prior to
the certification of the report; (4) make all
reports necessary to comply with the requirements
of this section; (5) Consult and cooperate with
Woodward-Clyde Consultants the civil engineering
firm preparing the design alternatives and
specifications for the proposed seawall. Before
preparinq the draft report, the Consultant shall
submit five copies of a preliminary report (screen
check EIR) to the Planning Director for staff
review. The consultant shall revise the
preliminary report as requested by staff in order
to make it suitable for draft EIR review.
(b) Consultant shall prepare a draft report in compli-
ance with the scope of work contained in
Attachments "2" and ''3" on file at the Land Use
Planning Office (unless otherwise stated in this
agreement),
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attached hereto and made a part hereof and with
applicable state law and city ordinances. The
Consultant shall submit to city fifty copies (in 3
ring binders) plus a reproducible master of the
draft EIR to the city.
(c) Consultant shall attempt to determine as soon as
possible in his study of the area involved, those
factors which could severely inhibit or prohibit
the proposed project. If it appears that such fac-
tors are present, he shall so inform the Planning
Director who in turn will discuss with the appli-
cant the feasibility of continuing with the
report. The objective of this subsection of the
agreement is to minimize the cost if these adverse
factors exist.
Consultant shall prepare and file with the city a
written responses to all comments received subse-
quent to public notice that the draft
environmental impact report has been filed.
Consultant shall also prepare any responses
necessary to matters raised at the public
hearings. The written responses shall be prepared
in a form that will permit the responses to be
incorporated into the final environmental impact
report .
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(2) DUTIES OF THE CITY
The City will ma.-e payment to
vided for in this agreement.
he Consultant as pro-
The City will make available to the Consultant any do-
cument, studies, or other information in its possession
related to the proposed project.
The City will review the Preliminary Report presented
by the Consultant within fourteen working days of their
receipt and make written comments to the Consultant
within that time period.
The city shall provide the consultant with copies of
all written comments received on the draft Environ-
mental Impact Report subsequent to public notice that
the draft Environmental Impact Report has been filed
and is available for public review.
(3) TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
The city may terminate this agreement at any time by giving
written notice to the Consultant of such termination and
specifying the effective date thereof, at least fifteen days
prior to the effective date of the termination. In event
of termination all finished or unfinished documents and
other materials prepared pursuant to this aqreement shall
become its property. Upon termination for reasons other
than breach of this agreement City shall pay Consultant the
reasonable value of the services completed to the date of
notice of termination.
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(4) RELEASE OF INFORMATION BY CONSULTANT
Any reports, information or other data, prepared or assem-
bled by the Consultant under this agreement shall not be
made available to any individual or organization by the con-
sultant without the prior written approval of the city.
(5) OWNERSHIP, PUBLICATION, REPRODUCTION AND USE OF ENVIRON-
MENTAL IMPACT REPORTS AND OTHER MATERIALS
All documents and materials prepared pursuant to this agree-
ment are the property of the city. The city shall have the
unrestricted authority to publish, disclose, distribute and
otherwise use, .in whole or in part, any reports, data, or
other materials prepared under this agreement.
(6) PAYMENT
The Consultant will be paid a maximum of $ 19,330 dollars
for all work necessary to carry out the requirements of this
agreement, Actual payment shall be based on the cost of the
report based on the costs as set forth in Attachments "2"
and "3" on file at the Land Use Planning Office. The
Consultant shall be paid sixty percent of the compensable
services completed within 15 days after receipt of his
invoice for the completion of the draft Environmental Impact
Report in accordance with Paragraph 1 above. The Consultant
will be paid twenty-five percent upon acceptance by the city
of the response to comments from the Consultant, the final
fifteen percent will be paid not to exceed the maximum
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amount provided in this agreement within thirty days after
receipt of invoice, to be submitted after the certification
of the Environmental Impact Report by the City Council or if
the City Council has not held a public hearing to consider
the certification of the Environmental Impact Report within
the time limit specified by Title 19 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code, after the expiration of said time limit
whichever is earlier. If the final amount is paid prior to
certification of the Environmental Impact Report the
Consultant shall do any work necessary to produce a
certifiable report, without delay or cost upon direction of
the City. (7) TIME OF COMPLETION
Time is of the essence in carrying out the terms of this
agreement . It is understood that inclement weather con-
ditions may delay the completion of field work. The Consul-
tant will be allowed as many additional days as are nec-
essary to compensate for days lost due to inclement weather.
The Consultant shall submit to the city five copies of the
Preliminary Environmental Impact Report within four weeks of
receiving the approved preliminary design engineering
report. The consultant shall submit to the city fifty
copies of the draft Environmental Impact Report within ten
working days of the completed staff review of the
Preliminary Environmental Impact Report.
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(8) LIMITS OF THE OBLIGATION
The limits of the obligation of the city under this agree-
ment is in the sum of $ 19,330 which amount is estimated to
be sufficient to compensate the consultant for all services
performed hereunder during the terms of this agree-ment. In
the event at any time it appears to the Consultant that said
sum may not be sufficient, he shall immediately so notify
the Planning Director. He will not perform any work or
incur any obligation beyond said sum of $ 19,330 without
appropriate amendment to this agreement.
(9) CHANGES IN WORK
If, in the course of this contract, changes seem merited by
the Consultant or the City and informal consultations indi-
cate that a change in the conditions of the contract is war-
ranted, the Consultant or the City may request a change in
the 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 or Consultant to
inform them of the proposed changes along with a statement
of estimated changes in charges or time schedule. After
reaching mutual agreement on the proposal, a supplemental
agreement shall be prepared by the City and approved by the
City Council. Such supplemental agreement shall not render
ineffective or invalid unaffected portions of the agreement.
Changes requiring immediate action by the Consultant or the
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city shall be ordered by the City Manager, who will inform a
principal of the Consultant's firm of the necessity of such
action and follow up with a supplemental agreement covering
such work.
The lump sum amounts detailed in this agreement shall be
adjusted for changes, either additive or deductive, in the
scope of work.
(10) HOLD HARMLESS
The Consultant will indemnify the City against and hold it
harmless from all and any cost, expense, or liability for
damages on account of injury or death to persons or damage
to property resultinq from or arising out of or in any way
connected with the performance by consultant of this agree-
ment, including the defense of any action arising therefrom.
Consultant will reimburse the City for all costs, expenses
and losses incurred by it in consequence of any claims, de-
mands and causes of action which may be brought against it
by a person arising out of the performance by Consultant of
this agreement.
(11) MAINTAIN INSURANCE
Consultant shall, at all times that this agreement is in
effect cause to be maintained in force and effect an
insurance policy or policies which will insure and indemnify
both City and Consultant against liability or financial loss
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resulting from injuries occurring as a result of any acts or
activity of Consultant. The liability under such insurance
policy shall be not less than $100,000 for any one person
injured or $300,000 for any one accident and $50,000 for
property damage. The policy shall be written by a
responsible company or companies to be approved by City, and
shall be noncancelable except on ten days' written notice to
City. Such policy shall name City as co-assured and a copy
of such policy shall be filed with the City.
(12) INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant in accordance with his status as an independent
contractor, covenants and agrees that he will conduct him-
self consistent with such status, that he will neither hold
himself out as nor claim to be an officer or employee of the
city by reason hereof, and that he will not by reason
hereof, make any claim, demand, or application to or for any
right or privilege applicable to an officer or employee of
the City including, but not limited to, workmen's compensa-
tion coverage, unemployment insurance benefits, social se-
curity coverage, or retirement membership credit.
(13) ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT
Consultant shall not assign this contract or any part there-
of or any monies due or to become due thereunder without the
prior written consent of the City.
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(14) SUBCONTRACTING
If the Consultant shall subcontract any of the work to be
performed under this contract by Consultant, the Consultant
shall be fully responsible to the City for the acts and
omissions of its subcontractor and of the persons either .
directly or indirectly employed by its subcontractor, as it
is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed
by it. Nothing contained in this contract shall create any
contractual relationship between any subcontractor of Con-
sultant and the City. The Consultant shall bind every sub-
contractor and every subcontractor of a subcontractor by
their terms of this contract applicable to its work unless
specifically noted to the contrary in the subcontract in
question approved in writing by the city.
(15) 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 to take part in negotiating, making, accepting or approv-
ing any architectural, engineering, inspection, construc-
tion, or material supply contract or subcontract in connec-
tion with the construction of the project, shall become dir-
ectly or indirectly interested personally in this contract
or in any part thereof. No officer, employee, architect,
attorney, engineer or inspector of or for the City who is
authorized in such capacity and on behalf of the City to
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exercise any executive, supervisory or other similar func-
tions in connection with the performance of this contract
shall become directly or indirectly interested personally
in this contract or any part thereof.
(16) VERBAL AGREEMENT OR CONVERSATION
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 such verbal
agreement or conversation entitle the Consultant to any
additional payment whatsoever under the terms of this ,
contract.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed
this agreement on the day and year first above written.
CITY OF CARLSBAD, a Municipal
Corporation of the State of California
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APPROVED AS /TO, FORP
Assistant' City Attorney
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WESTEC Services, Inc.
321 1 Fifth Avenue, San Diego. CA 92103-5765
(619) 294-9770
84-8 00-E September 27, 1984
City of Carlsbad Land Use Planning Office
1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008
Attn: Michael Howes
Dear Mr. Howes:
I9-n writing at your request as a follow-up to our telephone conversation. WESTEC Services met with Leighton and Associates yesterday to discuss the possibility of reducing our cost to prepare the Draft and Final EIRs for the Carlsbad Seawall Project.
At the time we prepared our initial proposal to the City (9/17/84), we were unaware
that some geologic information regarding the project area would be available to us
during preparation of the EIR’s via a Preliminary Engineering Study and Project Design prepared by Woodward-Clyde Consultants.
As I indicated on the telephone, the availability of site specific geologic informa- tion will reduce our effort somewhat in the areas of literature review, geologic mapping
and the preparation of bluff and beach cross sections. This will enable us to reduce our total costs by $400.00 to a total of $19,330.00 ($19,730.00 - $400.00) for all tasks
described in our previous proposal (9/17/84) to the City. It should be emphasized that
the EIR process will provide a valuable third-party review of the appropriateness of the preliminary seawall design, in addition to an analysis of its subsequent effects on the environment.
Please forward all contractual information to our office as soon as possible. We are anxious to begin work on this challenging project. It will be necessary for the City to provide WESTEC with the Preliminary Engineering Study and Project Design along with the notice to proceed. Our project schedule is dependent upon receipt of this information which will serve as the project description and the basis of our analyses.
Project Manager
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PROPOSAL TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
SEAWALL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Submitted To:
City of Carlsbad
Land Use Planning Office
1200 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008
Submitted By:
WESTEC Services, Inc. 321 1 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, California 92 103
September 17, 1984
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Understanding of the Project
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SCOPE OF WORK
Analytical Method
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SCHEDULE AND COST
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WESTEC Services, Inc.
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SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
In response to your Request for Proposal (RFP), WESTEC Services, Inc. is pleased
to submit this proposal to prepare the Draft and Final Environmental Impact Reports
(EIRs) for the proposed City of Carlsbad's Seawall Development project. WESTEC
Services' project team is highly qualified and fully capable of providing the level of
analysis required by the City of Carlsbad. The management and production team is
thoroughly familiar with State and City environmental documentation guidelines.
Leighton and Associates, who will conduct the geological analysis for the project, will
provide the expertise needed to properly evaluate the key issue of coastal geomorpho-
logical impacts associated with the project.
1.1 UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROJECT
The 4000-foot seawall would be built between Oak Avenue and Agua Hedionda
Lagoon in the City of Carlsbad. The purpose of the seawall is to protect Carlsbad
Boulevard, a major north-south coastal route, from this rapidly eroding shoreline. In
addition to storm wave action, the erosion process has been greatly accelerated by
surface runoff, drain pipe discharges and public access across the bluff to the beach.
The seawall will be founded in bedrock and will require large quantities of grading.
Temporary traffic disruptions on Carlsbad Boulevard will occur. Direct public access
across the bluff to certain portions of the beach will be temporarily, and possibly
permanently, precluded.
The project will involve the construction of a seawall on State property; how-
ever, since the project has been initiated by the City, Carlsbad will be the Lead Agency
under CEQA. It is possible that the State Department of Boating and Waterways will
provide partial funding for the project if a City funding request is approved.
The City of Carlsbad has not adopted a Coastal Land Use Plan for the area of
the City in which the seawall will be built, therefore a Coastal Development Permit
must be granted by the Coastal Commission for the project. Also, it may be necessary
to obtain approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers if the seawall or associated
grading will extend below Mean High Tide. In this case, the environmental document
would have to be prepared and processed according to NEPA as well as CEQA Guide-
lines. In the absence of detailed project plans, this determination cannot be made.
A plan and profile for the seawall has not yet been prepared or is not available
to the prospective EIR consultants. It is assumed for the purposes of this proposal that
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the seawall will be engineered to withstand a specific design wave. The choice of the
design wave height will depend upon the type of wave expected (nonbreaking, breaking,
or broken) and on the geometrical and porosity (in the case of rip-rap) characteristics of
the structure. The design and benefit of the structure will depend upon its shape which
could be a vertical, sloping, stepped, nonreentrant or reentrant face wall. This proposal
does not include an independent engineering analysis of the seawall structure or specific
engineered alternatives. Rather, our proposal (and EIR) would address the short- and
long-term environmental effects of seawall construction. However, as described in
Section 2.2 of this proposal, our EIR will address such related phenomena as the effects
of wind-generated waves, overtopping and the appropriateness of the selected seawall
design. It is assumed that an engineering report will accompany the seawall develop-
ment plans, and be made available to the EIR consultant, which will include assump-
tions, data and calculations used to design the seawall.
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WESTEC Services' responsibility under the contract will include the following:
Attendance and presentations at a maximum of two public scoping
meetings prior to preparation of the Draft EIR (optional: only if
requested by City).
Preparation of Draft and Final EIRs which are acceptable to the City
and which conform to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970
and State CEQA Guidelines with recent amendments, and are consistent
with the Carlsbad Environmental Protection Ordinance.
Analysis in the EIR which will be of sufficient depth to cover all
aspects of the project, including Coastal Act conformity and related
effects on the project site and region.
Provision of 3 copies of the preliminary Draft EIR for review by the
City and 50 copies of the Draft EIR (including 1 reproducible copy) in
3-ring loose-leaf binders.
Responses to comments made during the Draft EIR review period.
Preparation and printing of Final EIR.
Attendance and presentations by the senior project manager or project
manager, as necessary, at a maximum of four public hearings.
The following sections present our proposed scope of work, proposed schedule
and cost, personnel and corporate qualifications and references, experience, and state-
ment of offer.
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SCOPE OF WORK
2. I ANALYTICAL METHOD
WESTEC Services, Inc. will prepare the report in conformance with the Cali-
fornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and State CEQA Guidelines as well as
the Environmental protection ordinance for the City of Carlsbad. The EIR Will
assemble available data, originate new data as necessary and provide assessments of the
probable long-term and short-range effects of the proposed project in accordance with
CEQA. The EIR will provide an evaluation of all feasible mitigation measures Or Proj-
ect alternatives which could be used to reduce or eliminate potential adverse impacts
of the project.
2.2 TECHNICAL APPROACH
Based on information given in the RFP, conversations with the Land Use Plan-
ning Office Of the City of Carlsbad and the staff of the Sari Diego Region Coastal
CO~miSsion, our familiarity with the City of Carlsbad and with the project area, as
well as our previous experience with similar projects, WESTEC Services has developed
the fO~~OWing technical approach. We have identified issues which should be inchded in
the EIR. Primary emphasis has been given to those issues identified in the RFP and to
those issues which could involve significant environmental impacts, as discussed below-
In addition, WESTEC will address any issues identified in response to the Notice of
Preparation. Other environmental issues will be analyzed in a level of detail comrf~en-
surate with their potential level of impact.
Our analysis will focus on impacts resulting from construction and the long-
term effects of the seawall. A development plan is not available at this time; however,
it is assumed that a detailed project description will be available for use by the EIR
consultant. The analysis will focus heavily on the significant, long-term environmental
impacts associated with the seawall and recommended mitigation measur- and alterna-
tives. WESTEC's
approach to the identified significant issues is described below:
The EIR will also describe effects found not to be significant.
0 Coastal Geomorphology/CoastaI Processes
Leighton and Associates will conduct the analysis for this POrtion Of the
EIR. The Primary method involved in the investigation will include an analysis and
review of available geomorphic, geologic, soils and hydrogeologic data Ff linent to the
subject site. All appropriate and pertinent data will be transferred to base map. A
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review and analysis of aerial photographs will be performed on a set of sequential air
photographs to study the sea bluff through time. All pertinent data will be transferred
to the site plan utilized for compilation of data. A summary analysis of all observations
made with the air photostudy will be tabulated. A site geological reconnaissance will
be performed which will include geologic and geomorphic mapping of all geologic units,
geomorphic units, cultural features, and other pertinent data which may affect the
present and/or future short and long term stability and configuration of this sea cliff
and beach area. The geological reconnaissance will include at least three cross section
profile geologic mapping sections through critical and/or representative sections of the
bluff and beach areas. The analysis will include an evaluation of the sea bluff stability
and retreat rate, both from a short term as well as a long term perspective. Long shore
drift of beach deposits and the transgression and regression of beach sand will be sum-
marized and analysis provided for the short term and long term. Liquefaction aspects
and groundwater changes, water seeps, and their effects upon the existing slope and
beach configuration, as well as the proposed development and long term configuration
will be discussed. Erosion potential and possible effect upon Agua Hedionda Lagoon will
be included. The effects of construction and grading for the seawall upon the sea bluff,
beach and Agua Hedionda Lagoon will also be analyzed and summarized. Possible inter-
actions of geologic, geomorphic, proposed development, and other outside influences,
will be addressed. Possible mitigation measures and/or alternatives will be provided,
where appropriate.
0 Visual Resources
The Draft EIR will include a discussion of the scenic qualities of the
shoreline and bluffs and of the views surrounding the site. A description of the physio-
graphic and man-made features of the area will be included, as well as a description of
notable scenic features visible from the site (photos will be included). Existing struc-
tures will be identified, as well as existing roads and disturbed areas. The significance
of the shoreline will be addressed in terms of its scenic and open space values. The
aesthetic effects of seawall will be described.
Potential impacts to be discussed include: 1) alteration of the land due
to earth movement, 2) disturbance of soils including any consequent erosion or siltation,
3) retention and restoration of natural open space, 4) use of landscaping, 5) seawall
architectural considerations, 6) effects on public viewpoints, 7) Coastal Act policies on
visual resources.
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0 Hydrology
This section of the Draft EIR will focus on the existing hydrology of the
project area including groundwater levels and chemistry and surface runoff. The sur-
face runoff conveyance facilities will be described, including a mapping of pipes along
the seacliff, and their current contribution to the bluff erosion problem will be
assessed.
The changes to surface runoff induced by construction of the seawall
Mitigation along with the effects of groundwater on the seawall will be described.
measures will be recommended.
0 Traffic Circulation
Traffic circulation will not be a major emphasis in the EIR. Effects to
be considered include the short-term impacts which will occur during seawall construc-
tion. The impacts to pedestrian circulation, beach access and vehicular parking will
also be addressed. A WESTEC analyst will consult with the City of Carlsbad's Engineer-
ing Department and Caltrans to arrive at suitable mitigation measures for construction-
related impacts.
0 Land Use/Coastal Act Compatibility
The existing land uses within the project area will be described. All
applicable land use plans and jurisdictional responsibilities will be detailed. This would
include a description of Carlsbad General Plan policies related to the project area and
seawall project. The project's compatibility with Coastal Act policies on public access,
construction, visual resources and natural resource protection (including Sections 302 1 1,
30221, 30235, 30240, 30251 and 30253) will be addressed since the City still operates
under a dual permit system with the Coastal Commission. The project may also fall
within the jurisdictional responsibility of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, depending
upon whether the seawall and related grading extend below Mean High Tide.
0 Biology
While not a major emphasis in the Draft EIR, the existing biological
resources of the sea cliffs and sand will be described. The effects of the construction
and long-term use of the seawall on these resources will be assessed. Potential sensi-
tive species (in terms of vigor) as well as rare and/or endangered species will be eval-
uated and mitigation measures recommended.
0 Recreation
The existing recreation benefit of the beach adjacent to the proposed
seawall will be summarized. This will include a description of the major public access
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points, including Tamarack, Cherry and Pine Avenues, as well as the many footpaths to
the beach. The impacts of seawall construction on beach access, temporary and long-
term beach use will be analyzed. It is conceivable that the seawall could have the long-
term effect of sand loss or accretion which would affect recreational opportunities.
Mitigation measures will be recommended.
e Other Required Sections
The Draft EIR will contain all sections required by Article 9 of the
State CEQA Guidelines and as shown in the RFP tentative Draft EIR table of contents?
including? but not limited to, a Summary, Project Description and Cumulative Effects
Section.
e Project Alternatives
This section of the Draft EIR will receive major emphasis. In addition
to the "no project" alternative, the EIR will address feasible alternatives which could
meet the project objectives. These alternatives could include restrictions on pedestrian
access and drainage modificationshmprovements, alternative seawall designs and build-
ing materials and a discontinuous rather than continuous seawall.
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SECTION XU
SCHEDULE AND COST
3.1 SCHEDULE
Prior to commencing with the EIR analysis, WESTEC Services will participate
in a maximum of two public scoping meetings, if requested by the City. At this time it
is not clear whether the City will conduct scoping meetings. The preliminary Draft EIR
will be prepared and three copies submitted for review by the City of Carlsbad within
6 weeks of official notification to proceed. This schedule commitment (and the cost
discussed below) assumes that no significant changes in the description or scope of the
proposed project occur once we have begun our analysis efforts, and on provision of
project data and other available information.
Following review of the preliminary Draft EIR by the City of Carlsbad,
WESTEC Services will revise the document as necessary in response to any comments,
and prepare 50 copies of the Draft EIR, including 1 reproducible copy, for public review
within 2 weeks.
At the end of the EIR public review period, WESTEC Services, in consultation
with the City of Carlsbad, will prepare responses to comments. Comments and
responses will be combined with the Draft EIR to constitute the Final EIR. The Senior
Project Manager or Project Manager and technical staff, as necessary, will attend a
maximum of four public hearings.
3.2 COST
The estimated cost for preparing the EIR for the proposed project is
$19,730.00. The fee includes preparation and submittal of 3 copies of the preliminary
Draft EIR, integration of modifications requested by the City, submittal of 50 copies of
the Draft EIR in 3-ring binders (including 1 reproducible copy), response to public com-
ments, subsequent preparation and printing of the Final EIR in the form of an attach-
ment to the Draft, and attendance at a maximum of four public hearings with presenta-
tions as necessary at the hearings. The estimated cost for attendance at two public
scoping meetings would be an additional $500.00.
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COST ESTIMATE
Draft EIR
Analysis by WESTEC Services . $ 9,762
Ceotechnical Analysis 6,600
Final EIR 2,192
Hearings (4)
TOTAL:
I, 176
$19,730
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SECTION XV
PERSONNEL
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WESTEC Services will provide a highly competent, experienced management team
to complete the EIR. The staff of WESTEC Services is fully aware and accustomed to
the level of detail and format that environmental studies must meet to satisfy require-
ments of the California Environmental Quality Act. Members of WESTEC's project
team have had a wide range of experience in environmental studies, and are familiar
with a variety of local and regional projects.
4. I PROJECT TEAM
Environmental consulting services for the proposed project will be provided
largely by members of WESTEC's in-house staff. All of the team members have exten-
sive experience in environmental planning and analysis. Mr. Frank Kingery will serve as
Senior Project Manager to provide overall project direction and quality assurance.
Mr. Kingery serves as WESTEC Services' California registered Geologist. He will
attend any scoping meetings and public hearings for the project. Mr. David Claycomb
will serve as Project Manager and will be responsible for the day-to-day direction of
the project team. A summary of the qualifications and pertinent experience for key
personnel is provided below. Complete resumes of project team members are included
in Appendix 8.
a Frank A. Kingery - Senior Project Manager
Mr. Kingery brings to this project a comprehensive knowledge of envi-
ronmental planning and analysis. He is fully aware of the processes and procedures
involved with the preparation and presentation of environmental impact studies, and is
thoroughly familiar with current environmental regulations. Mr. Kingery is knowledge-
able in all phases of the environmental review process from initial determination of the
content and scope of environmental documents through public review and final report
preparation. He has had direct managerial and analytical experience with a wide
variety of project types, and has worked with a broad range of agencies to complete
complex controversial studies. Some of his management experience has included EIRs.
Mr. Kingery is also responsible for the geology and hydrology elements of the firm's
environmental documents and is a California Registered Geologist. Based on over
IO years of geological and environmental studies experience, he provides technical
advice and direction to Environmental Division staff as required. Geotechnical and
environmental studies directed by Mr. Kingery have been completed for both private
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industry and public agency clients for submittal and review at federal, state and local
levels of government. Mr. Kingery has prepared geotechnical, groundwater and surface
water studies addressing industrial, residential, commercial, institutional and recre-
ational developments in both marine and terrestrial environments. He has also con-
ducted a number of seismic risk analyses and water quality monitoring programs. In
addition to his technical responsibilities, he has successfully provided expert public
testimony before governmental boards and commissions.
0 David W. Claycomb - Project Manager
Mr. Claycomb specializes in managing coastal planning projects and the
preparation of environmental documents for coastal-related developments for WESTEC
Services, Inc. He has worked in several bays in both the Pacific Northwest and southern
California on a wide variety of projects. He has served as project manager for the
preparation of environmental documents for marine developments at Shelter Cove and
Trinidad Harbor in northern California, the Humboldt Bay Harbor District's Boat Build-
ing and Repair Facility and the Woodley Island Marina project. Other related work
includes management of the preparation of Local Coastal Programs for several Califor-
nia cities and over 3 years experience as a City of Arcata, California Planning Commis-
sioner and Chairman of the Planning Commission. Mr. Claycomb has recently coordi-
nated the preparation of several large-scale complex EIRs for the San Diego Unified
Port District, and the Cities of San Diego, San Clemente and Costa Mesa, California.
He is well acquainted with CEQA environmental documentation requirements and has
managed many projects with multi-agency jurisdictions in the coastal zone which makes
him well qualified to manage the Seawall Development Project.
0 Ernest R. Artim - Chief Engineering Geologist
Mr. Artim will manage the engineering geologic evaluation for Leighton
and Associates and conduct the analysis of the project setting, possible constraints and
mitigations. Mr. Artim has over 16 years of experience in geotechnical assessments for
a variety of land use projects and has been at the forefront of understanding of the
soils, geology, seismicity of western San Diego County. He has personally conducted an
ongoing sea cliff recession study on the San Diego County coast from Oceanside to San
Diego since 1969 which includes the transgression and regression as well as lateral
migration of beach sands. In addition, he is experienced in all phases of regional and
local field exploration and seismic investigations. He is highly knowledgeable of the
methodologies used in field investigations including field mapping; profiles; aerial
photography analysis; remote sensing techniques; and geologic and environmental
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impact report preparation. Mr. Artim served on the City of San Diego Land Develop-
ment Advisory Board from 1978 to 1982.
Table 1
PROJECT TEAM CONTRIBUTIONS
Name
Frank Kingery
David Claycomb
Stephen Lacy
Terry Jacques
Ernest R. Artim
Dorian E. Mills
Title
Senior Project M anager/Geologist
Project Manager/Environmental Analyst
Senior Biologist
environmental^ Analyst
Geologist-Leighton Associates
Geologist-Leighton Associates
Percent of Analysis Effort
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25
5
20
20
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SECTION V
QUALIFICATIONS AND REFERENCES
5.1 WESTEC SERVICES, INC.
WESTEC Services offers the following combination of qualifications and expe-
rience for the preparation of the EIR.
0 Direct experience with preparation of environmental reports in
Carlsbad and north San Diego County.
0 Direct experience with analysis of environmental issues involving
coastal and marine oriented development projects throughout Califor-
nia.
A major consultant for the preparation of environmental impact reports
and related surveys in the southwest United States.
Direct experience with CEQA guidelines.
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5.1.1 Corporate Profile
WESTEC Services was established in 1972 to meet the growing needs of
government and industry for environmental analysis and planning services. Since that
time, the firm has completed over 1200 environmental and planning studies in Califor-
nia, Arizona, Oregon, Nevada, Idaho, Utah and New Mexico.
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WESTEC Services is staffed with a multi-disciplinary team of over 200 full-
time employees. Environmental services are provided out of the corporate headquar-
ters in San Diego and from regional offices located in Ventura and Brawley, California;
Las Vegas, Nevada; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
A two-fold philosophy has prevailed in developing WESTEC Services' envi-
ronmental consulting capabilities. First, the company is dedicated to building a staff of
scientific and technical experts who, to the greatest extent possible, are long-term,
full-time employees with post-graduate degrees. Second, the firm applies strict man-
agement controls in the areas of task assignment, scheduling, budget, and management
participation/review in the final output. Evidence of the success of these policies is
shown in the repeat business conducted with virtually all of our major clients.
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5.1.2 AnalyticalApproa ch
WESTEC Services' analytical approach is based on the following premise:
field data and impact analyses prepared at the environmental assessment level must be
complete and well documented to insure that they will withstand the scrutiny of the
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required agency and public review. In addition, our experience with residential, indus-
trial and commercial development projects allows us to formulate economically feasible
and environmentally acceptable mitigation measures and/or .alternatives should any sig-
nificant adverse impacts be associated with any project. Therefore, WESTEC Services
offers the capability to conduct both pre-development impact analyses and post-devel-
opment monitoring programs. Environmental inventory or baseline data developed by
WESTEC Services in numerous studies throughout the western states have been utilized
in subsequent project planning and design to avoid what would otherwise have resulted
in significant impacts to environmental resources.
5.1.3 Proven hflanag erial Skills
WESTEC Services has demonstrated the capability to manage complex envi-
ronmental and energy studies requiring a multi-disciplinary approach. These studies
have resulted in the generation of reports which meet the needs of the permitting and
reviewing authorities, the applicant, and private environmentalist concerns. Further-
more, WESTEC Services has earned an excellent reputation for the delivery of these
documents on time and within budget.
5.1.4 Facilities
The corporate headquarters and principal operating facility of WESTEC Ser-
vices is located at 3211 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, California. This 15,000 square foot
facility houses professional staff of WESTEC Services' Environmental, Energy, and Sys-
tems Divisions in addition to the clerical and graphic arts departments, conference
areas, reference library, laboratory space for development projects, and computer sys-
tem.
5.1.5 ClieIltS
W ESTEC Services' project experience applicable to City of Carlsbad's needs
has been acquired through work performed for the following major clients:
Public Agencies
State of California Department of Transportation
San Diego Unified Port District
City of San Diego
City of Chula Vista
City of Coronado
City of Carlsbad
City of Del Mar
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City of El Cajon
City of Escondido
City of La Mesa
City of Oceanside
City of El Centro
City of Costa Mesa
County of San Diego
County of Riverside
County of San Bernardino
County of Imperial
County of Orange
Private Developers
AVCO Community Developers, Inc.
CONROCK Company
The William Lyon Company
Daon Corporation
Christiana Community Developers
Shape11 Industries of San Diego
5.1.6 Ref ererrca
Public Agencies
Mr. Allen M. Jones Environmental Quality Division Planning Department City of San Diego 202 "C" Street, MS 5A
San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 236-5775
Mr. Doug Reid
Environmental Review Coordinator City of Chula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 92010
(619) 575-5009
Mr. Tomas E. Firle Mr. Werner von Gundell
Environmental Management Coordinator Planning Director
Unified Port District City of Oceanside
3165 Pacific Highway Community Development Center
San Diego, CA 921 12 320 N. Horne Street
(619) 291 -3900 Oceanside, CA 92054
(6 19) 439-7272
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Private Firms
Mr. Mike Ryan
Dam Corporation Daon Centre
4041 McArthur Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(714) 752-7855
Mr. Gary Copson, or
Mr. H.L. Troutman AVCO Community Developers, Inc. 16770 West Bernard0 Drive San Diego, CA 92127 (619) 277-2132
Mr. Keith Johnson
The Fieldstone Company
8340 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Suite 21 1 San Diego, CA 921 1 I
(619) 565-4172
Mr. Lou Lightfoot Louis N. Lightfoot h Associates 708 Fourth Street Oceanside, CA 92054 (619) 722-1924
5.2 LEIGHTON AND ASSOCIATES
Leighton and Associates offers the following combination of qualifications and
Direct experience with studies involving the sea cliff between Ocean-
side and San Diego, CA.
Direct experience involving the preparation of documents according to
CEQ A guidelines.
Direct experience analyzing the effects of seawall construction.
A range of project experience from EIR assessments to investigations
for sea cliff stabilization design.
experience related to the,preparation of the EIR.
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5.2.1 Corporate Profile
Leighton and Associates is uniquely qualified to provide geotechnical ser-
vices for this project. In the 20 years Leighton and Associates has been consulting in
southern California, the firm has developed an expertise in evaluations for Environmen-
tal Impact Reports. The professional staff includes certified engineering geologists who
have worked in the area since 1968, and have continually developed new concepts and
interpretations of the structure, stratigraphy and constraints of the geology, soils and
seismology within the Oceanside to San Diego area. The firm has provided third party
review services for the City of San Diego for over 13 years.
Leighton and Associates has prepared over 30 Seismic Safety Elements for
local government agencies and numerous EIR geotechnical assessments for land devel-
opment. Their involvement and experience with the local geologic, soil, and seismic
conditions as well as the specific experience of our personnel in groundwater studies,
coastal and bluff studies, landsliding and liquefaction makes us uniquely qualified for
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this project. The firm has experience in each Of the areas of expertise needed for this
study as described below:
0 Coastal and Bluff Study Experience
Their personnel have conducted numerous geotechnical assessment
studies along the southern California coastal area. These studies have ranged from EIR
assessment studies to investigations of design work for stabilization of sea cliffs. Also,
Mr. Ernest R. Artim, Chief Engineering Geologist at San Diego, has conducted an
ongoing sea cliff recession study since 1969 which includes the transgression and regres-
sion as well as lateral migration of beach sands (see Appendix A).
0 Geochemical Effects of Groundwater Fluctuation on Beach Sands
Key personnel with Leighton and Associates have performed numer-
ous projects involving evaluations of fluctuating groundwater tables and the potential
effect on foundation design and stability. This is considered a standard portion of their
investigations, whether it be for single-story structures, seawalls, or for heavy f ounda-
tion facilities. Their experience with, and knowledge of, clay and sand lagoonal and
beach units allows the firm to address not only expected reactions of these units under
present or existing conditions, but to predict and plan for geochemical and physical
changes of these units because of local and/or regional environmental or physical
changes in conditions.
Their general investigative philosophy is to make thorough and com-
plete investigations which allow them to address and evaluate site conditions and soil
parameters based upon realistic conditions rather than through overly conservative or
liberal estimations. This philosophy and resultant product reports often significantly
reduce the potential for the development of soil problems.
5.2.2 Facilities
Leighton and Associates has several offices in southern California; however,
all work for this project will be conducted by their office located at 4393 Viewridge
Avenue in San Diego. Other regional facilities are located in Irvine, Riverside, Palm
Desert, Valencia and Westlake.
5.2.3 Clients
Leighton and Associates has acquired the experience needed to complete
this project through their successful completion of jobs for the following selected major
clients:
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Public Agencies
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Navy
U.S. Office of Emergency Preparedness
Cal t rans
California Division of Mines & Geology
County of Los Angeles
County of Orange
County of San Bernardino
County of San Diego
County of San Mateo
County of Ventura
City of Los Angeles
City of Newport Beach
City of Pacifica
City of Palos Verdes Estates
City of Palm Springs
City of San Bernardino
City of San Clernente
City of San Diego
City of San Francisco
City of San Jose
City of San Juan Capistrano
Consul tan t s
Boyle Engineering Corporation
CM Engineering
Coates and Associates
Danielian Associates
ERC Engineering
E.S.I. Land Technology
Edaw, Inc.
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Environmental Impact Profiles
Ervin Engineering
Fluor Corporation
Gruen Associates, InC.
Lowry & Associates
M & Q Pacific
James Montgomery, Consulting Engineering, Inc.
National Engineering
PRC Toups Corporation
Pacific Architects and Engineers, Inc.
Ralph M. Parsons Engineering
E.L. Pearson & Associates
Phillips, Brandt, Redd-ick (PBR)
The Planning Center
Planning Group, Incorporated
Planning Research Corporation
Pod, Inc.
Reynolds Environmental Group
Larry Seeman Associates, Inc.
Ultrasystems
Urban Assist, Inc.
VTN
WESTEC Services, Inc.
Willdan Associates
Private Developers
Boise Cascade Corporation
Broadmoor Homes
Condor International
Criterion Development
Crocker Land Company
Dart Industries
Dean Brothers
Ernest W. Hahn, Inc.
The Irvine Company
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Kaiser
John D. Lusk & Son
Mission Viejo Company
Mobil Oil
Pardee Construction Company
Shape11 Industries
Tram meLCrow
Union Oil Company
Watt Industries
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6.1
SECTION VI
EXPERIENCE
WESTEC SERVICES EXPERIENCE
WESTEC Services has an experience base parti-Jlarly suited t
EIR for the Seawall Development project. The firm has:
ring the
Prepared numerous EIRs for coastal development projects. Representa-
tive examples include Sunset Cliffs Stabilization Project EIR
Direct experience involving project with similar issues: 0 - Sunset Cliffs Stabilization Project EIR
Getty-Gaviota Consolidated Coastal Facility EIR/EIS - - Christiansen Properties EIR - Anderson Canyon Development EIR
Direct experience in evaluating environmental resources and develop-
ment actions in the Carlsbad area: -
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Collins-Agua Hedionda Property Environmental Suitability Study - Carlsbad Airport Business Center - Batiquitos Pointe
- Seabluff Property Annexation - Carlsbad City Operations Center Archaeology and Biology Sur-
veys
- Hunt Properties Annexation
- Buena Vista Center EIR
Plaza Camino Real Regional Shopping Center EIR
Summaries of the projects listed above are contained within Appendix B.
6.2 LEIGHTON AND ASsOCIAlES
Leighton and Associates has considerable recent experience in conducting
coastal geotechnical and sea cliff stability studies in San Diego County. The relevant
projects completed by the firm are listed below and more fully described in Appendix 8.
Recent Local Coastal Experience: - Beach Accretion and Shoreline Study, Mission Bay, San Diego -
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- Encinitas Bluffs Historical Erosion - Scripps Institution Sea Cliff Study
Del Mar Coastal Protection, City of Del Mar
Del Mar Bluffs Stability Study, City of Del Mar
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- Scripps Institution Sea Wall - Sea Bluff Properties, Leucadia - - -
Other Nearshore (Marine/Freshwater) Facility Projects:
Sea Wall Failure, Del Mar
Solaria Beach Post Development Study
Torrey Pines Park Coastal Bluffs, City of San Diego
0 - Colony Cove Bluffs Stabilization Report, San Clemente, CA - - - - -
- Marine Biology Laboratories, Catalina Island, University of
Historical Analysis of Coastal Erosion, Sand City, CA
Deep Submergence Pier, Submarine Base, San Diego, CA
Seawall Bulkhead, Minoo Island, Iran
Channel Bulkhead (2 miles long), Linda Isle, Newport Beach, CA
Seawall Bulkheads, Capistrano Beach, CA
Southern California and North American Rockwell
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SECTION M
STATEMENT OF OFFER
7.1 POINTS OF CONTACT
Should WESTEC Services, Inc. be selected to prepare the EIR for the proposed
project, the following individuals are authorized to negotiate and contractually bind the
company. Mr. Michael W. Wright Vice President, Executive Vice President
Environmental Division WESTEC Services, Inc.
WESTEC Services, Inc.
321 I Fifth Avenue
Mr. William R. Eldredge
3211 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 San Diego, CA 92103
(6 19) 294-9770
(619) 294-9770
Any additional information requested during the period of proposal evaluation should be
directed to Frank A. Kingery.
7.2 AUTHORIZATION
Submittal of this proposal to the City of Carlsbad hereby binds WESTEC Ser-
vices, Inc. to the services and commensurate compensation described herein for a
period of 60 days. All work shall be performed on a time-and-materials basis not to
exceed $19,730.00. We understand that upon acceptance of this proposal, WESTEC Ser-
vices, Inc. will enter into contract negotiations with the City which will define the final
terms of our contractual agreement.
WESTEC Services, Inc. docs not currently hold, nor does it expect to hold, a
contract with an applicant or property owner who would be substantially affected by
the proposed project. No contractual arrangements exist now, or are expected to exist
between WESTEC Services, Inc. and any person or individual that would be so affected.
Respectfully submitted,
Vice President,Environmental Division WESTEC Services, Inc.
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