HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-17; City Council; Resolution 2021-189RESOLUTION NO. 2021-189
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES, INC. (CHEN RYAN} FOR
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
OF COLLEGE BOULEVARD REACH A, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(CIP} PROJECT NO. 3636, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,919,294
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the city's best interest to pursue a city-
led financing program for construction of the College Boulevard Reach A, CIP No. 3636 (Project}, which
would include the city undertaking a preliminary engineering design and environmental assessment;
and
WHEREAS_, on May 5, 2020, the City Council directed staff to pursue a city-led financing program
for the Project; and
WHEREAS, on Feb. 16, 2021, staff received six proposals from consultants for preliminary
engineering design and environmental assessment of the Project; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to a review of the proposals based on best-value criteria consistent with
Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 3.28.050(D}(2}, staff selected Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. as the most
qualified consultant for the Project; and
WHEREAS, staff and Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. have negotiated the scope of work and
associated fee in an amount not to exceed $1,919,294 to provide professional engineering design and
environmental assessment services for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Project is financed with Bridge & Thoroughfare Benefit District and TransNet
funds; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funding is available to complete the preliminary engineering design and
environmental assessment of the Project; and
"' WHEREAS, the City Planner has determined that in accordance with Public Resources Code
Section 21065, the action to award a professional services agreement for enginee~ing design services
does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA}
in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and therefore does not require environmental
review.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the professional services
agreement with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,919,294 for
preliminary engineering design and environmental assessment of College Boulevard
Reach A, CIP Project No. 3636, which is attached hereto as Attachment A.
3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to amend the Agreement to extend the term
for three (3) additional one (1) year periods or parts thereof.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 17th day of August, 2021, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Blackburn, Acosta, Bhat-Patel.
Hall.
None.
MATT HALL, Mayor
~V?,f>f6 ✓
BARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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A,GijEEMl;NT FOR COL,LEGE BOULEVARD REACH A SERVICES
CHEN RYANASSQCIATES, INC.
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered int!) as of the 17th day of
August . 202.1, by and between · the City of Carlsbad, -a municipal .
corporation, e•city''), .and Chen Ry_an Associates, Inc., a California corpqration, ("C.ontractor'').
RECITALS
A. Cify r~quires the professional· se~_idt;!s o_f a consultant tMt is experienced in civil
engineering and envirorn:nenfal ·documentation.
-B.. Contra_ctor has the necess~ry experience in. provic:ting profession~l ,services a.nd
advice. related to dyil e,11gir,eering ahd environrnehtal clocumentation. .
c. ¢onfractot h:as submitted a prop,osal to City under Request for Qualifications No.
RFQ21 '-1356TRA_N and has ~ffirmed its willihgn$ss add abiiity to perform such work. -
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration qt t.hese recitals a.nd the, mutu·a1 _c_ovenan,s
contained•-herein, City and Contractor agtee ·as·follows-:
1. SCOPE OF WORK
Qlty • retains · Contra.ct9r . fo _ perform, and Contractor agrees to render, those service.s (the
''Services") that are defined in al:tached Exhibit "A", whi.ch: is incorporated .by t.his reference in
accordatic;e with this ;\greemenfs terms and cond_itions.
2. STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE
Whil.e performing the Services, Contractor Wiil exercise,the reasonable professional care and skill
customarily exercised by reputable members of Contractor's profession practicing in .the
Metropolitan Southern California Atea, and will use reasonable. diligence and best Judgn:ientwhile
exer~is(ng its pro(essiona'I skili and expertise: · ·
3. TERM
The terni -of this Agreementwill be effeqtive for a• period orthree (;3) years frqm the-da~e first above
writt$n. The City Manager may amend the Agreement to extend itfor tnree (;3) additic::m.~I one (1)
year periods_ or .Parts: th~freof. Extensions WiH :be ba$ed upon a sc:1tisfactory review of Contractor's
performance, City ne.eds, and appropriation pf funds by the City Councii. The partii:}s will prepare
a Writtert amendment indicating the _effective date_and iength of the extended Agreement
4. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
Time 1s of the essence for each.and every provfsi~n of this Agreement.
5. COMPENSATION .
The total fee 'i:)ayable.fqdhe Services to be performed 'during the. initial Agreement tetin shall not·
exceed one million nine hundred nine.teen-thousand' two hundred ninet.y:-four dollars ($1,919,294).
No other comperisatipn fqr the Services will be allowed exc~pt for' ife11JS covered-by sµqsequent
amend_ments to this Agreement: If the City elects fo e~end the Agreement, t_be amount shall not·
exceed 011e hundrei:Hhdusand dollars ($100;00Q) per Agreement year. The Cityreserves thE;i right
to withhold a ten percent (10%) retention un{il City has 1:1ccepted the work ~nd/or Services
specified in Exhibit "A" .
. Incremental payments, if applicable, should be made as outlined in alt~ched Exhibit "A''.
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6. PREVAILING WAGE RATES
Any construction, alteration, demolition, repair, and maintenance work, including work performed
during design and preconstruction such as inspection and land surveying work, cumulatively
exceeding $1,000 and performed under this Agreement are subject to state prevailing wage laws.
The general prevailing rate of wages, for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the
contract, shall be those as determined by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to the
Section 1770, 1773 and 1773.1 of the California Labor Code. Pursuant to Section 1773.2 of the
California Labor code, a current copy of applicable wage rates is on file in the office of the City
Engineer. Contractor shall not pay less than the said specified prevailing rates of wages to all
such workers employed by him or her in the execution of the Agreement. Contractor and any
subcontractors shall comply with Section 1776 of the California Labor Code, which generally
requires keeping accurate payroll records, verifying and certifying payroll records, and making
them available for inspection. Contractor shall require any subcontractors to comply with Section
1776.
7. STATUS OF CONTRACTOR
Contractor will perform the Services in Contractor's own way as an independent contractor and
in pursuit of Contractor's independent calling, and not as an employee of City. Contractor will be
under control of City only as to the result to be accomplished but will consult with City as
necessary. The persons used by Contractor to provide services under this Agreement will not be
considered employees of City for any purposes.
The payment made to Contractor pursuant to the Agreement will be the full and complete
compensation to which Contractor is entitled. City will not make any federal or state tax
withholdings on behalf of Contractor or its agents, employees or subcontractors. City will not be
required to pay any workers' compensation insurance or unemployment contributions on behalf
of Contractor or its employees or subcontractors. Contractor agrees to indemnify City within thirty
(30) days for any tax, retirement contribution, social security, overtime payment, unemployment
payment or workers' compensation payment which City may be required to make on behalf of
Contractor or any agent, employee, or subcontractor of Contractor for work done under this
Agreement. At the City's election, City may deduct the indemnification amount from any balance
owing to Contractor.
8. SUBCONTRACTING
Contractor will not subcontract any portion of the Services without prior written approval of City.
If Contractor subcontracts any of the Services, Contractor will be fully responsible to 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 Agreement will create any contractual
relationship between any subcontractor of Contractor and City. Contractor will be responsible for
payment of subcontractors. Contractor will bind every subcontractor and every subcontractor of
a subcontractor by the terms of this Agreement applicable to Contractor's work unless specifically
noted to the contrary in the subcontract and approved in writing by City.
9. OTHER CONTRACTORS
The City reserves the right to employ other Contractors in connection with the Services.
10. INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers, officials, employees
and volunteers from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorney's
fees arising out of the performance of the work described herein caused by any negligence,
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recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Contractor, any subcontractor, anyone directly or
indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable.
The parties expressly agree that any payment, attorney's fee, costs or expense City incurs or
makes to or on behalf of an injured employee under the City's self-administered workers'
compensation is included as a loss, expense or cost for the purposes of this section, and that this
section will survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement.
11. INSURANCE
Contractor will obtain and maintain for the duration of the Agreement 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 services by Contractor or Contractor's
agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. The insurance will 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-:VII"; OR with a surplus
line insurer on the State of California's List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers (LASLI) with a rating
in the latest Best's Key Rating Guide of at least "A:X"; OR an alien non-admitted insurer listed by
the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) latest quarterly listings report.
11.1 Coverage and Limits.
Contractor will maintain the types of coverage and minimum limits indicated below, unless the
Risk Manager or City Manager approves a lower amount. These minimum amounts of coverage
will not constitute any limitations or cap on Contractor's indemnification obligations under this
Agreement. City, its officers, agents and employees make no representation that the limits of the
insurance specified to be carried by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement are adequate to'
protect Contractor. If Contractor believes that any required insurance coverage is inadequate,
Contractor will obtain such additional insurance coverage, as Contractor deems adequate, at
Contractor's sole expense. The full limits available to the named insured shall also be available
and applicable to the.City as an additional insured.
11.1.1 Commercial General Liability (CGL} Insurance. Insurance written on an
"occurrence" basis, including personal & advertising injury, with limits no less than $2,000,000 per
occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply
separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required
occurrence limit.
11.1.2 Automobile Liability. (if the use of an automobile is involved for Contractor's work
for City). $2,000,000 combined single-limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
11.1.3 · Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. Workers' Compensation limits as
required by the California Labor Code. Workers' Compensation will not be required if Contractor
has no employees and provides, to City's satisfaction, a declaration stating this.
11.1.4 Professional Liability. Errors and omissions liability appropriate to Contractor's
profession with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per claim. Coverage must be maintained for a
period of five years following the date of completion of the work.
11.2 Additional Provisions. Contractor will ensure that the policies of insurance required under
this Agreement contain, or are endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
11.2.1 The City will be named as an additional insured on Commercial General Liability
which shall provide primary coverage to the City.
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11.2.2 Contractor will obtain occurrence coverage, excluding Professional Liability, which
will be written as claims-made coverage.
11.2.3 This insurance will be in force during the life of the Agreement and any extensions
of it and will not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice to City sent by certified
mail pursuant to the Notice provisions of this Agreement.
11.3 Providing Certificates of Insurance and Endorsements. Prior to City's execution of this
Agreement, Contractor will furnish certificates of insurance and endorsements to City._
11.4 Failure to Maintain Coverage. If Contractor fails to maintain any of these insurance
coverages, then City will have the option to declare Contractor in breach or may purchase
replacement insurance or pay the premiums that are due on existing policies in order, to maintain
the required coverages. Contractor is responsible for any payments made by City to obtain or
maintain insurance and City may collect these payments from Contractor or deduct the amount
paid from any·sums due Contractor under this Agreement.
11.5 Submission of Insurance Policies. City reserves the right to require, at any time, complete
and c~rtified copies of any or all required insurance policies and endorsements.
12. BUSINESS LICENSE
Contractor will obtain and maintain a City of Carlsbad Business License for the term of the
Agreement, as may be amended from time-to-time.
13. ACCOUNTING RECORDS
Contractor will maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs incurred under this
Agreement. All records will be clearly identifiable. Contractor will allow a representative of City
during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of records and
any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor will allow inspection ·of all
work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three
(3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
14. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All work product produced by Contractor or its agents, employees, and subcontractors pursuant
to this Agreement is the property of City. In the event this Agreement is terminated, all work
product produced by Contractor or its agents, employees and subcontractors pursuant to this
Agreement will be delivered at once to City. Contractor will have the right to make one (1) copy
of the work product for Contractor's records.
15. COPYRIGHTS
Contractor agrees that all copyrights that arise from the services will be vested in City and
Contractor relinquishes all claims to the copyrights in favor of City.
16. NOTICES
The name of the persons who are authorized to give written notice or to receive written notice on
behalf of City and on behalf of Contractor under this Agreement.
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For City
Name Scott Lyle
Title Senior Engineer
Department PW Transportation
City of Carlsbad
Address 1635 Faraday Ave
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone No. 760-602-7505
For Contractor
Name Matthew Capuzzi
Title Project Manager
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Address 3900 Fifth Ave., Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone No. 610-405-3929
Email mcapuzzi@cramobility.com
Each party will notify the other immediately of any changes of address that would require any
notice or delivery to be directed to another address.
· 17. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Contractor shall file a Conflict of Interest Statement with the City Clerk in accordance with the
requirements of the City of Carlsbad Conflict of Interest Code. The Contractor shall report
investments or interests in all categories.
Yes IX! No □
18. GENERAL COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Contractor will keep fully informed of federal, state and local laws and ordinances and regulations
which in any manner affect those employed by Contractor, or in any way affect the performance
of the Services by Contractor. Contractor will at all times observe and comply with these laws,
ordinances, and regulations and will be responsible for the compliance of Contractor's services
with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations.
Contractor will be aware of the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
and will comply with those requirements, including, but not limited to, verifying the eligibility for
employment of all agents, employees, subcontractors and consultants whose services are
required by this Agreement. ·
19. DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT PROHIBITED
Contractor will comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting
discrimination and harassment. ·
20. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
If a dispute should arise regarding the performance of the Services the following procedure will
be used to resolve any questions of fact or interpretation · not otherwise settled by agreement
between the parties. Representatives of Contractor or City will reduce such questions, and their
respective views, to writing. A copy of such documented dispute will be forwarded to both parties
involved along with recommended methods of resolution, which would be of benefit to both
parties. The representative receiving the letter will reply to the letter along with a recommended
method of resolution within ten (10) business days. If the resolution thus obtained is unsatisfactory
to the aggrieved party, a letter outlining the disputes will be forwarded to th'e City Manager. The
City Manager will consider the facts and solutions recommended by each party and may then opt
to direct a solution to the problem. In such cases, the action of the City Manager will be binding
upon the parties involved, although nothing in this procedure will prohibit the parties from seeking
remedies available to them at law.
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21. TERMINATION
In the event of the Contractor's failure to prosecute, deliver, or perform the Services, City may
terminate this Agreement for nonperformance by notifying Contractor by certified mail of the
termination. If City decides to abandon or indefinitely postpone the work or services contemplated
by this Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Contractor. Upon
notification of termination, Contractor has five (5) business days to deliver any documents owned
by City and all work in progress to City address contained in this Agreement. City will make a
determination of fact based upon the work product delivered to City and of the percentage of work
that Contractor has performed which is usable and of worth to City in having the Agreement
completed. Based upon that finding City will determine the final payment ofthe Agreement.
Either party upon tendering thirty (30) days written notice to the other party may terminate this
Agreement. In this event and upon request of City, Contractor will assemble the work product and
put it in order for proper filing and closing and deliver it to City. Contractor will be paid for work
performed to the termination date; however, the total will not exceed the lump sum fee payable
under this Agreement. City will make the final determination as to the portions of tasks completed
and the compensation to be made.
22. COVENANTS AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
Contractor warrants that Contractor has not employed or retained any company or person, other
than a bona fide employee working for 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, City will have the right to annul this Agreement without liability, or, in its discretion,
to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of the
fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fees, gift, or contingent fee.
23. CLAIMS AND LAWSUITS
By signing this Agreement, Contractor agrees that any Agreement claim submitted to. City must
be asserted as part of the Agreement process as set forth in this Agreement and not in anticipation
of litigation or in conjunction with litigation. Contractor acknowledges that if a false claim is
submitted to City, it may be considered fraud and Contractor may be subject to criminal
prosecution. Con.tractor acknowledges that California Government Code sections 12650 et seq.,
the False Claims Act applies to this Agreement and, 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 City seeks to recover penalties pursuant to the False Claims Act, it is entitled to
recover its litigation costs, including attorney's fees. Contractor acknowledges that the filing of a
false claim may subject Contractor to an administrative debarment proceeding as the result of
which Contractor may be prevented to act as a Contractor on any public work or improvement for
a period of up to five (5) years. Contractor acknowledges debarment by another jurisdiction is
grounds for City to terminate this Agreement.
24. JURISDICTION AND VENUE
Any action at law or in equity brought by either of the parties for the purpose of enforcing a right
or rights provided for by this Agreement will be tried in a court of competent jurisdiction in the
County of San Diego, State of California, and the parties waive all provisions of law providing for
a change of venue in these proceedings to any other county.
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25. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
It is mutually understood and agreed that this Agreement will be binding upon City and Contractor
and their respective successors. Neither this Agreement nor any part of it nor any monies due or
to become due under it may be assigned by Contractor without the prior consent of City, which
shall not be unreasonably withheld.
26. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or contemplated by it, along
with the purchase order for this Agreement and its provisions, embody the entire Agreement and
understanding between the parties relating to the subject matter of it. In case of conflict, the terms
of the Agreement supersede the purchase order. Neither this Agreement nor any of its provisions
may be amended, modified, waived or discharged except in a writing signed by both parties.
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27. AUTHORITY
The individuals ~xec:uting this Agreement :and the instruments referenced in it on behalf of
Contractor each represent and warrant that they have th·e legal power, right and actual authority
to bind Contractor to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
CONTRACTOR
CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES, INC., a
California corpor~tion
By:
(sign here)
Monique J. 'Chen, President
(print name/title)
· (sign here)
Sherry Ryan, Secretary
(print hame/title)
CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal
corporatior1 of the State of California
By:
Matt Hall, Mayor
ATTEST:
Barbara Engleson, City Clerk
If required by City, proper notarial ac:knowledgment of exec:ution by contractor must be attached.
If a corporation, Agreement mm~t be signed by one corporate officer from each of the following
two groups.
GroiJpA
Chairm·an,
President, or
Vicea.Preiident
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Secretary,
Assistant Secretary,
CFO or Assistant Treasurer
Otherwise, the, corporation must attach a resdrutlon certified by the secretary or assistant
secretary under corporate seal empowering the officer(s) signing to bind the corporation.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CELIA A. BREWER, City Attorney
BY: ~
Assistant City Attorney
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CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
EXHIBIT "A"
Scope of Work
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Preliminary Engineering Design and Assessment for Roadway Gap Closure
on College Boulevard Reach A, Between Sunny Creek Road and Cannon Road
Scope of Services
6/23/2021
The Consultant will provide preliminary engineering and environmental services for the Gap Closure on
College Boulevard Reach A, between Sunny Crek Road and Cannon Road. The Scope of Work will be
broken down into the following tasks:
• Task 1: Project Management, Meetings, and Coordination
• Task 2: Data Collection, Investigations, and Engineering Studies
• Task 3: Engineering Development
• Task 4: Environmental Document
• Task 5: Regulatory Permits
Task 1
Task 1-1
Project Management, Meetings and Coordination
Project Management
The Consultant will perform the following project management services for the duration of the project
{up to 30 months) to the extent budgeted. This work entails monitoring progress against budget and
overall quality assurance {QA). Specific quality control (QC) efforts for each deliverable document are
included in the task covering that document.
The Consultant will prepare contracts and task orders for required Subconsultant services. This task will
also consist of: monitoring Subconsultant progress against budget and schedule and reviewing monthly
Subconsultant invoices and associated back up.
The Consultant will coordinate regularly with the City's Project Manager on schedule and budget
updates. The Consultant will notify the City if there are any issues and/or decisions that have the
possibility of affecting the schedule or budget.
Deliverables:
Task 1-2 Coordination, PDT Meetings and Administration
The Consultant will coordinate a kick-off meeting with the design team, the City's Project Manager, and
City staff.
The Consultant will spend time each month coordinating with City staff via email and telephone.
The Consultant will:
• Attend virtual team meetings with City of Carlsbad staff (up to 18)
• Prepare meeting agendas and compile materials (e.g. exhibits)
• Prepare meeting minutes, including decisions made and action items
• Track action item resolutions
• Participate in bi-weekly (once every 2 weeks) conference call updates with the City's Project
Manager
Deliverables
• Meeting Agendas
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on College Boulevard Reach A, Between Sunny Creek Road and Cannon Road 6/23/2021
• Meeting Minutes for each meeting will be provided (electronically, in PDF format) within five (5)
business days after each meeting
• Action Item Tracking for monthly team meetings
Task 1.3 Schedule and Progress Report
The Consultant will prepare a Gantt Chart format Target Schedule based on Critical Path Method (CPM)
showing primary tasks and review periods/processing, as agreed with the City. Consultant will maintain
a Progress Schedule showing actual progress versus target and provide to the City on a monthly basis.
The Consultant will provide monthly invoices with an Earned Value spreadsheet showing, for each task:
total budget, amount earned in current month, amount earned to date, and remaining budget (including
percentages). A summary of work in the current month completed will be included with each monthly
invoice.
Deliverables
• Schedule (electronically, in PDF and MS Project formats)
• Monthly Invoices and Progress Reports
Task 1.4 Stakeholder Meetings
The Consultant will coordinate and attend meetings with project stakeholders as determined necessary
by the City's Project Manager (up to 4 meetings). The Consultant will prepare a PowerPoint presentation
showing the preliminary design plans and other related information to be presented at each meeting. It
is assumed the meeting location and notifications to affected stakeholders will be secured and
distributed by the City.
Task 1.5 Community Engagement Meetings
For this task, the Consultant will support the City on an as-needed basis, to the extent budgeted. It is
anticipated that up to four (4) visual simulations will be prepared as part of this task.
Deliverables: Visual Simulations
Task 1.6 -Presentation to City Staff
As requested by the City's Project Manager, the Consultant will prepare and present one (1)
presentation to City Staff or City Council.
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Task 2
Task 2.1
Data Collection, Investigations, and Engineering Studies
Data Collection
The Consultant will obtain and review available GIS mapping, as-built drawings, and previous technical
studies pertinent to the scope of services from the City of Carlsbad and other agencies.
Task 2.2 Utility Identification and Mapping
The Consultant will research and obtain utility verification maps in order to map the existing utilities.
Utility research will include sending out letter requests to utility providers within the project limits to
obtain as-built plans. The Consultant will plot existing utilities into a utility base map.
This task assumes up to one (1) site visit will be conducted to observe the horizontal locations of visible
existing utility facilities located within and adjacent to the project's boundaries.
Wet and dry utility locations, sizes, and descriptions will be added to the base mapping per record
drawings received from utility agencies.
Deliverables: Utility Base Map in CADD
Task 2.3 Traffic Impact Study
The consultant will conduct a traffic impact study, consistent with the requirements in the City of
Carlsbad Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines (2018) and the City of Carlsbad Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT) Analysis Guidelines (2020). The TIA will evaluate traffic operations and multi-modal level
of services under the Existing, Horizon without Project, and Horizon with Project scenarios using the
Vissim microsimulation software. Up to six (6) intersections are assumed as a part of this task. Near-
term/Project opening year is not included due to the uncertainty regarding the project's construction
date. The evaluation will include an intersection control evaluation {ICE) analysis for the intersections
along College Boulevard, between El Camino Real and Cannon Road. ICE analysis will be conducted using
the SIDRA Intersection software.
The VMT analysis will evaluate whether the College Boulevard project caused an induced growth in
regional VMT using the SANDAG's Series 14 Regional Model. The consultant will coordinate with
SAN DAG to update the model to include the proposed intersection control such as the roundabout and
active transportation facilities. Land use update along the study area corridors is not assumed as a part
of this task.
Deliverables: Draft and Final Traffic Impact Study
Task 2.4 Preliminary Hydrology and Hydraulic Study
The Consultant will prepare a Preliminary Hydrology and Hydraulics Study for the proposed
improvements. The report will include the following elements:
• Floodplain and floodway analysis -Calculations will be prepared in accordance with FEMA
standards; however, this scope does not include submittal to FEMA. It is assumed that a CLOMR
will be prepared as part of a future phase of design. Hydraulic calculations will be performed for
Agua Hedionda Creek and Calavera Creek in HEC-RAS and will be based on the effective FEMA
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flow rates. The current FEMA effective hydraulic models will be requested from FEMA and are
assumed to be available and in HEC-RAS format. The consultant will prepare a Duplicate
Effective model as a baseline, a Corrected Effective model to capture existing changes, and a
Post-Project Conditions model to reflect the proposed improvements, in particular the bridge
crossing over the creek. Modeling will be performed for both the floodplain and the floodway.
Modeling will extend approximately 2,000' downstream and 1,000' upstream of the proposed
bridge crossing of Agua Hedionda Creek. Modeling will extend approximately 300' downstream
and 300' upstream of the culvert crossing of Calavera Creek.
• Onsite hydrologic and hydraulics analysis -Storm drain pipes and inlets will be needed to
capture and convey runoff from the proposed improvements. Rational Method hydrology and
Manning's open channel hydraulic calculations will be performed in accordance with City
standards to establish preliminary sizing of the proposed facilities. It is assumed that peak flow
attenuation for the proposed improvements will be achieved through the design of a retention
basin hydraulically equivalent to Drainage Project BJ-1 from the City's 2008 Drainage Master
Plan.
• Culvert analysis -Besides the bridge crossing Agua Hedionda Creek, there are two locations
where off-site concentrated flows are anticipated to be conveyed under the roadway using a
proposed box culvert. Sizing for the northern culvert will be provided based on the FEMA flow
rates for Calavera Creek, downstream of the proposed roadway. Rational Method hydrology
will be performed for the southern culvert, with hydraulic analysis per HEC-22.
• Bridge scour analysis -Calculations will be prepared to determine the expected abutment scour
for the proposed bridge. Recommendations will be made for the abutment design as well as
other measures, such as slope protection, that may be warranted.
Deliverables: Draft and Final Preliminary Hydrology and Hydraulic Study
Task 2.5 Preliminary Water Quality Analysis
Based on the size and nature of the project, it is assumed that it will be considered a Priority
Development Project (PDP). A preliminary PDP Storm Water Quality Management Plan (SWQMP) will be
prepared in accordance with the City's 2016 BMP Design Manual. The report will include types, sizes,
and locations of BMPs necessary to meet MS4 Permit requirements, including LID, pollutant control and
flow control (hydromodification). It is anticipated that some or all of the proposed BMPs will be located
outside of the current right-of-way. BMP located offsite would only be sized to treat runoff from the
proposed improvements, not future development.
Deliverables: Draft and Final Preliminary Water Quality
Task 2.6 Geotechnical Identification
Geotechnical Review
The Consultant will review the referenced geotechnical reports, compile pertinent information, and plot
this information on design base map. We will also use this information to finalize the locations of the
sub surface explorations.
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Subsurface Exploration
We propose four days of subsurface exploration using truck mounted cone penetration testing and
hollow stem auger borings. The exploration plans for one day of cone penetration testing and three
days of hollow stem auger drilling. We plan to locate the cone penetration tests at the bridge site and
locate the hollow stem borings along the roadway. The table below summarizes the type, number, and
planned target depths.
Type of Exploration Number of Explorations and Refusal Criterion Target Depth
Cone Penetration Tests 2 @100 feet Inability of Probe to Advance
Hollow Stem Auger Borings 6 @ 30 to 60 feet Auger Refusal
The activities to complete the subsurface exploration are:
• Coordinating access with the City and property owners.
• Obtaining County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health drilling permits.
• Contacting Dig-Alert.
• Engaging a utility locating subcontractor to locate underground utilities.
• Engaging cone penetration testing and drilling subcontractors to advance the explorations,
backfill the explorations with grout, and reinstate the ground surface. The cone penetration testing
subcontractor will also conduct tests at 10-foot intervals to measure shear wave velocity.
• Supervising the field work, logging the explorations, and obtaining soil samples at 5-to 10-foot
depth intervals using driven split barrel and pushed thin-walled tube samplers. A geotechnical engineer
or geologist will conduct this work.
• Locating the explorations with a hand-held GPS.
• Filing a closure report with the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health.
Geotechnical Laboratory Testing
Our team will conduct geotechnical laboratory testing on soil samples to evaluate their physical and
engineering properties. Test will be performed per ASTM International, California Building Code, and
Caltrans standards. We will determine the type and number of tests after completion of the subsurface
exploration. We expect the testing to focus on: 1) the index parameters needed to evaluate the
potential for liquefaction, 2) the deformation parameters needed to estimate long term static
settlement, 3) the soil particle size distribution needed to assess infiltration rates, and 4) the soil shear
strength needed for slope stability analyses and to develop geotechnical resistances for piles.
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The Consultant will provide preliminary roadway pavement section recommendations based on
assumed minimum R-values and traffic indices for the planned roadway and the understanding of soils
in the area.
Preliminary Infiltration Assessment
We will complete a planning level infiltration assessment to help evaluate the feasibility of shallow
stormwater Best Management Practices. The evaluation will use NRCS Soil Survey maps, the soil
conditions reported in prior subsurface explorations, and the observations and data from the proposed
subsurface explorations. We will complete this assessment per the referenced City Stormwater Manual
(City of Carlsbad, 2016). We will issue the findings in a technical memorandum for internal design team
review, and then include the final version in the Preliminary Geotechnical Design Report.
Task 2.7 Right-of-Way Identification
The Consultant team will obtain property ownership and boundary GIS data for use in developing
engineering and environmental studies. ROW Subconsultant will further support these studies by
providing as needed feedback about potential impacts to private properties based on proposed design
elements. If design alternatives or options are developed, feedback will be provided on the impacts of
each design alternative or option sufficient to help evaluate the relative benefits of each. Once
preliminary designs are complete, our team will summarize the required rights (fee, easement,
temporary easement, etc.) for each alternative or option and provide a right of way requirements matrix
that may be summarized in engineering reports. Once right of way requirements have been determine,
the consultant team will prepare a preliminary right of way cost estimate to support the overall opinion
of probable construction cost. The right-of-way cost estimate will consider costs associated with the
acquisition of land, permanent easement rights, and/or temporary construction easements as well as
site improvements, severance damages, relocation assistance (if required), real property appraisals,
landowner appraisals, escrow, condemnation support, and other support costs, as necessary.
Deliverables will include worksheets which identify each parcel impacted, the effects of the acquisition,
and the value opinion.
Deliverables: Right of Way Data
Task 2.8 Field Observation
The Consultant will visit the project site to further evaluate existing conditions and facilities, drainage
patterns, existing utilities, pedestrian and vehicular circulation patterns, surrounding land uses, and
existing vegetation.
Deliverables: Field Photos
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Task 3.1
Engineering Development
Aerial Surveying and Right-of-Way Mapping
6/23/2021
3.1.1 Existing Conditions Map: The Consultant will prepare an existing condition aerial mapping for the
project area per attached surveying location map, sufficient to support preliminary design of the
proposed roadway improvements.
Cross sectional field survey will be performed within and along the Agua Hedionda Creek. Up to five (5)
days of additional supplemental field survey is included in this scope. Supplemental field survey will be
merged with the aerial survey to provide a seamless surface with no apparent jogs in the contours or
site features. A points file and xml file for the corridor will be developed and maintained by the
Consultant. A separate point file with all the survey monuments will also be provided.
3.1.2 Record Centerlines and Rights of Way: Readily available record survey maps within the immediate
vicinity of the project will be researched to verify the relative record positions of centerline and right-of-
way monuments. The right-of-way and property lines will be plotted for the project alignment.
Right-of-way mapping will include researching and obtaining relevant land and survey records, field
locating existing right-of-way, street centerline, well monuments, corner monuments, and delineating
the existing street right-of-way. Right-of-way tasks include field survey and filing documents with the
County (as required).
Up to 28 existing easements will be plotted utilizing the tables shown on the previous developer led plan
set. It is assumed that a maximum of four (4) Preliminary Title Reports will be obtained.
A Record of Survey map will be required per Section 8762 of the Land Surveyors Act. The Record of
Survey map will be prepared and processed through the County Surveyor's office. New monuments will
also be set.
Surveying will be performed in accordance with City of Carlsbad standards using NAD '83 horizontal and
NGVD '29 vertical datum.
Deliverables: AutoCAD Files of Topographic Survey, Record of Survey, and DTM of existing surface
features.
Task 3.2 Alternatives Analysis, Feasibility Evaluation, and Design Criteria
Memorandum
The Consultant will prepare up to four (4) alternative roadway cross sections. These cross sections will
be graphical in nature so that they can be shared with stakeholders and the public. The Consultant will
prepare up to two (2) conceptual designs for up to two (2) intersections (4 exhibits total). The
Consultant will incorporate two (2) rounds of consolidated comments on the cross sections alternatives
and intersection concepts. The final cross section alternatives and intersection concepts will be
presented to stakeholders and the public to obtain feedback (under separate tasks). A Rough Order of
Magnitude Estimate (ROM estimate) will be prepared for each alternative. The Consultant will
incorporate one (1) consolidated set of comments to develop final preferred roadway cross section.
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It is assumed there will be no change to the proposed roadway alignment defined by the 102' existing
right-of-way for College Boulevard Reach A. Any required changes to the proposed alignment that may
come from consultation with the resource agencies will be considered Additional Work.
The Consultant will complete a feasibility evaluation following the selection of a preferred roadway
cross section, completion of the ICE, and the initial round of community engagement, and prior to the
start of the preliminary design. If roundabouts are deemed feasible through the ICE process, optional
task 0 -1 will be recommended to be authorized at this time.
The feasibility evaluation will summarize the findings from the project team's review of previously
prepared documentation for the project and summarize the findings of the Traffic Impact Study and the
ICE evaluation. The feasibility evaluation will also include preliminary findings from the Hydrology and
Hydraulics Study and the Water Quality Analysis. The evaluation will also include sections discussing
geotechnical considerations, the proposed bridge, and right-of-way requirements. A summary of field
observations will also be included. This scope assumes two (2) rounds of consolidated comments will be
addressed by the Consultant.
Concurrently with the development of the feasibility evaluation, the Consultant will begin the roadway
design utilizing the preferred roadway cross section. The vertical design of the roadway will be
completed utilizing corridors in Civil 3D and evaluating earthwork quantities through an iterative
process. The required stormwater basins will also be modeled in Civil 3D and soil bulking and shrinkage
will be considered with a goal of achieving a balanced site. As part of this task, the Consultant will
identify geometry constraints, potential utility impacts and preliminary right-of-way requirements.
The Consultant will prepare a Design Criteria Memorandum indicating the applicable design standards
for various items of work for the approved project concept in accordance with current AASHTO,
Caltrans, County of San Diego and City's regulations, policies, procedures, manuals, and standards. As
part of this task, the Consultant will include a list of design exceptions if any are required.
Deliverables: Cross Section and Intersection Alternatives (up to 4 for each), Feasibility Evaluation Report,
Design Criteria Memorandum
Task 3.3 Geometric Workshops
The Consultant will conduct a series of up to four (4) geometric workshops with City staff to review the
proposed roadway design. The purpose of these workshops is to review the roadway design in real time
to share and obtain feedback on the progress of the design. It is assumed that each workshop will be
held virtually so that Civil 3D screen sharing can graphically show the design progress. These workshops
will each last up to two (2) hours and have up to four (4) Consultant staff in attendance.
Task 3.4 Structure Advance Planning
Th e Consultant team will prepare a Structures Advance Planning Study (APS) for the College Boulevard
Bridge over Agua Hedionda Creek to comply with the most current Caltrans guidelines. The APS will
delineate a feasible structure type, requirements, constraints, and associated cost estimate summary for
the structure work involved. The APS need only use the minimum detailing necessary and basic
dimensions to clearly define the scope of the structure work and to develop a reasonable cost estimate.
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The APS will encompass a basic Plan, Elevation, and Typical Section view and make note of all critical
assumptions. The APS will be prepared using the most current APS formatted plan sheet, which is
available through the Caltrans Office of Specially Funded (OSFP) website. Additionally, a checklist
entitled "Consultant Prepared Structures Advance Planning Study (APS) Checklist" will be used. This
checklist is available through the OSFP web site and should be utilized and submitted with the APS to
document pertinent project information. The APS structure cost estimate will be supported by an
itemized cost estimate that will show estimated quantities or square foot factors for major items of
work, associated unit prices, extended item totals, and a subtotal of all item costs. The APS will consist
of Preliminary Foundation Report (PFR) (task 3.6) that will be used to make preliminary foundation
recommendations and identify the need for additional investigations and studies.
Deliverables: Draft and Final Structure Advance Planning Study
Task 3.5 Structure Type Selection
Following APS review and approval, this task will include preparation of a Type Selection Report for the
College Boulevard Bridge over Agua Hedionda Creek, addressing City review comments, and subsequent
coordination to gain City Type Selection approval. It will include the following tasks :
• The Type Selection Report will comply with the most current Caltrans guidelines, including, but not
necessarily limited to: Bridge Design Details 3-1 to 3-5; Bridge Design Aids, Section 10; and Memos
to Designers.
• The Type Selection Report will consist of a general description, alignment design and geometric
constraints, proposed structure design alternatives, structure design criteria, foundation type,
seismic considerations, aesthetic considerations, and construction considerations including
falsework and staging (as necessary)
• The Consultant team will develop an order-of-magnitude construction cost estimate.
• Coordination with the following team members will be required, including:
o Coordination with the geotechnical professional to determine a suitable foundation type
o Coordination with the civil designer to obtain the necessary design base files (existing utilities,
proposed roadway geometry, etc.)
o Coordination with the hydraulics designer on the span length and arrangement
• The Consultant team will submit Type Selection documents to the City for review and approval. The
Consultant team will participate in a formal Type Selection meeting with the City (if required)
Deliverables: Draft and Final Structure Type Selection Report
Task 3.6 Preliminary Foundation Report
The Consultant team will interpret the data to develop geotechnical cross sections and models from
Task 2.6, undertake geotechnical engineering analyses, and prepare a draft Preliminary Foundation
Report for the bridge and draft Preliminary Geotechnical Design Report for the roadway. The content of
these reports will mostly follow the guidance in the referenced Caltrans manuals (Caltrans 2021a and
2021b).
Deliverables: Draft and Final Preliminary Foundation Report
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Task 3.7 Preliminary Design (30% Plans)
6/23/2021
The Consultant will prepare preliminary design {30% Plans) based on the roadway design developed as
part ofTask 3.2. As part of this task the Consultant will identify potential utility impacts and preliminary
right-of-way requirements. This scope assumes that the Consultant will address up to two (2) rounds of
consolidated comments from the City.
As part of this task, the Consultant will prepare design for wet utilities encompassing potable water,
reclaimed water, and sanitary sewer. Dry utilities such as gas, electrical and cable/communications will
be shown on plans based on preliminary discussions with the franchise utility companies. It is assumed
the City will provide utility sizing and locations for water and sewer main and services.
As part of this task, we will prepare storm drain plans showing proposed catch basins location and
lateral connections to the existing or proposed main lines. Potential conflicts with existing or proposed
utilities will be shown on profiles with approximate location of utilities, per the utility agencies readily
available record drawings or design.
The 30% plans will include: Title Sheet, Key Map, Roadway Plan and Profiles and Cross Sections, Signing
and Striping Plans, Storm Drain Plans and Profiles, BMP Plans, Storm Water Basin Grading Plans, Bridge
Plans, and Water and Sewer Plans.
Concurrently with the City's first review of the 30% plans, the Consultant team will conduct a value
engineering and constructability review. The results of this review will be summarized in a memo and
submitted to the City for consideration. Changes to the design that result from this review will be
incorporated at the same time the City's first round of comments are being addressed.
Deliverables: Preliminary Design Plans
Task 3.8 Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
The Consultant will prepare a preliminary OPCC for the preliminary design based on the preliminary
design quantity takeoffs and current unit prices {from readily available recent bid results).
Deliverables: Preliminary Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
Task 3.9 Construction Staging/Traffic Handling
The Consultant will prepare a preliminary construction staging/traffic control plan based on the
approved design alternative for the proposed roadway and bridge construction. Preliminary
construction staging/traffic control plan will show construction phasing for the roadway and bridge,
construction access points to the project site, grading staging, and bridge construction phasing.
Deliverables: Preliminary Construction Staging/Traffic Handling Plans
Task 3.10 Preliminary Specifications
The Consultant will prepare a Preliminary Technical Specifications Outline with necessary sections
identified for the project. Specifications will be prepared in "Green book" special provisions format,
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utilizing the template provided by the City. The Consultant will modify the City's template as required
for the project.
Deliverables: Preliminary Specifications
Task 3.11 Feasibility Evaluation Update
This scope also assumes that there will be one (1) update to the feasibility evaluation after the
completion of the preliminary design. The results of the Tasks listed above will be summarized in the
revised feasibility evaluation. The Consultant will update the draft final feasibility evaluation based on
one (1) round of consolidated comments from the City and submit a final feasibility evaluation.
Deliverables: Final Feasibility Evaluation
Task 4: Environmental Document
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Task 4.1-Conduct Environmental Evaluation
6/23/2021
Utilizing the updated CEQA Appendix G, the intent ofTask 4.1 is to identify potential environmental
issues and constraints that will be addressed in the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report {SEIR),
the risks and assumptions that were used to anticipate those issues, the anticipated level of
environmental analysis required across all technical disciplines, and the resources and schedule needed
to obtain project approvals and regulatory permits. The environmental evaluation will involve working
directly in support of design efforts to advance the design to the 30% milestone, detailed review of the
assembled and previously referenced El Rs with supporting appendices, evaluation of viable options for
the non-roadway features, opening a dialogue with the regulatory agencies, contributing to the
anticipated public/stakeholder workshops, and leveraging these efforts to inform an expeditious
environmental pathway forward. The biological/jurisdictional, and cultural resource-based efforts
represent a series of complex undertakings as described in greater detail under Task 4.2 -Draft
Technical Reports (4.2.1 -Biological Resources and Task 4.2.2 -Cultural Resources, Archaeological and
Built Environment). The remaining technical disciplines are described under Task 4.2-3 -Additional
Technical Analysis. The Consultant team will also make sure that our scoping efforts have considered the
City's Guidelines for Biological Studies, the ongoing need for compliance/consistency with the Carlsbad
HMP, the full suite of cultural resource guidance and policy requirements, the City planning documents
{e.g., Mobility Plans and Goals, Climate Action Plan, and the Trails Master Plan). The Consultant team
will review the advancing 30% design efforts to identify the full scope and footprint based on any
recommended design features and changes. This review will be conducted to better understand the
likely area of impact associated with project construction and will inform our environmental efforts.
Task 4.2 Draft Technical Reports/ Analysis
Task 4.2.1-Biological/Jurisdictional Resources
Upon reviewing background literature from prior analysis and studies conducted in the vicinity, it was
noted that this Project was considered and may be included as a covered project within the Carlsbad
2004 HMP for Natural Communities. As one of our first steps, The Consultant team will confirm that the
extension of College Blvd is or is not covered by the HMP, including the procedural benefits to be
realized if coverage is in place. The extension of College Boulevard was approved and certified in 2002.
State and federal permits were obtained immediately following that approval, but those permits have
since expired. The Consultant team understands that in 2009, the USACE rejected a request for
extension of the Section 404 permit. The suite of permits previously issued will require resubmittal with
support from new studies and updated jurisdictional delineations. Regarding consistency and coverage,
Figure 4 in the HMP shows that the roadway alignment is located between and completely outside of
Cores 3, 4, and 5 and Links B and C and to the northwest of a Special Resource Area, though it might clip
a small portion of existing and proposed hardline conservation areas. However, based on our judgement
the projected College Boulevard alignment does not appear t·o pose significant risks to biological
resources. Additionally, Appendix B of the HMP indicates that this area {College Boulevard-Lake
Boulevard to El Camino Real) would be eligible to use the City mitigation Bank at Lake Calavera.
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The Consultant team recommends that the full suite of biological studies be updated given the age of
previous reports. The projected alignment primarily runs through agricultural areas but does include
interstitial Coastal Sage Scrub and the aquatic resource crossings. Coastal sage scrub in the vicinity is
known to support the federally listed California gnatcatcher (CAGN; Po/ioptila californica californica),
and the creek areas are known to support the federally listed least Bell's vireo (Vireo be/Iii pusillus).
Absence/presence confirmation for other rare species will also be needed, since they are likely to occur
within those more natural/undisturbed adjacent areas. The specific activities to be conducted, includes
vegetation communities map update, rare plant survey, focused CAGN survey, focused riparian bird
survey, raptor nest survey, burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) survey, and a jurisdictional delineation
update. Additionally, monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is now a federal candidate species. At the
federal level, unlike the state level, this means that the species is only being evaluated and does not
carry the full status of a listed species. Regardless, we will evaluate the site for potential to support the
. species (there are known occurrences in the vicinity) by evaluating overwintering roost sites and
surveying for its host milkweed plants while performing the rare plant surveys. Wildlife connectivity is
not expected to be an issue as the alignment is outside of core and linkage areas and Agua Hedionda
Creek in this area does not lead to large patches of intact habitat.
Vegetation Mapping
The field mapping will be consistent with the Guidelines for Assessing the Effects of Proposed Projects
on Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Plants and Natural Communities.1 The Consultant team will
conduct vegetation mapping in accordance with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife List of
Vegetation Alliances and Associations (or Natural Communities List).2•3 The list is based on A Manual of
California Vegetation,4 which is the California expression of the National Vegetation Classification.
Jurisdictional Delineation
A formal jurisdictional delineation will be conducted in accordance with the latest regulatory guidelines.
USACE jurisdiction wetlands will be delineated using the 1987 USACE Wetlands Delineation Manual
(USACE 1987)5 and Regional Supplement to the USACE Wetland Delineation Manual: Arid West Region
(USACE 2008b)6• The limits of RWQCB jurisdiction will generally follow the extent of USACE jurisdiction
but may also include ponded areas or other isolated features not typically under USACE jurisdiction but
regulated under the Porter-Cologne Act. CDFW jurisdictional areas will be mapped based on the
guidance document, A Review of Stream Processes and Forms in Dry/and Watersheds (CDFG 2010)7, and
CDFG (california Department of Fish and Game). 2000. "Guidelines for Assessing the Effects of Proposed Projects on Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Plants and Natural Communities."
State of California, The Resources Agency. December 9, 1983; revised May 8, 2000.
2 CDFG. 2010. List of Vegetation Alliances and Associations: Hierarchical List of Natural Communities with Holland Types. September 2010. Accessed October 2016.
https://nrmsecure.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=24718.
CDFG. 2010. Natural Communities List Arranged · Alphabetically by Life Form. September 2010. Accessed October 2016.
https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?Document1D=107303&inline.
4 Sawyer, John 0., Todd Keeler-wow, and Julie Evens. 2009. A Manual of California Vegetation. 2nd edition. Sacramento, California: California Native Plant Society.
5 ACOE.1987. Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual. Online ed. Environmental Laboratory, Wetlands Research Program Technical Report Y-87-1. Vicksburg, Mississippi: U.S.
Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station. January 1987.
ACOE. 2008b. Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Arid West Region (Version 2.0). Environmental Laboratory, ERDC/EL lR-08-28. Vicksburg,
Mississippi: U.S. Army Engineer Research and Developm~nt Center. September 2008.
CDFG (California Department of Fish and Game). 2010. A Review of Stream Processes and Forms in Dryland Watersheds. Prepared by Kris Vyverberg. December 2010.
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the Methods to Describe and Delineate Episodic Stream Processes on Arid Landscapes for Permitting
Utility-Scale Solar Power Plants (California Energy Commission 2014)8•
Rare Plant Surveys
Focused special-status plant surveys will conform to California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Botanical
Survey Guidelines (CNPS 2001)9; Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native
Populations and Natural Communities (CDFG 2009)10; and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS)
General Rare Plant Survey Guidelines (Cypher 2002)11• Standardized methods re.quire that no more than
40 acres can be covered per biologist per day while conducting these surveys.
Coastal California Gnatcatcher Survey
The Consultant team biologists holding federal permits to conduct CAGN surveys will perform these
surveys according to the guidelines adopted by USFWS. USFWS guidelines specify that habitat within
Natural Community Conservation Plan-enrolled areas potentially supporting CAGN be surveyed a
minimum of three times at a minimum interval of 7 days to obtain an adequate determination of
presence or absence.
Riparian Bird Surveys
Riparian habitat within the alignment has potential to support listed southwestern willow flycatcher
(Empidonax trail/ii) and least Bell's vireo. The Consultant team will conduct focused surveys for both
species in riparian habitat within the study area. The surveys will be conducted during the breeding
season for these migratory bird species according to USFWS survey protocols (Sogge et al. 1997; USFWS
2000; USFWS 2001; USFWS 2004).
Burrowing Owl Surveys
A qualified biologist will conduct a habitat assessment and focused breeding season surveys for
burrowing owl within the project site and an appropriate buffer in accordance with the Staff Report on
Burrowing Owl Mitigation (2012 Staff Report: CDFG 2012)12• The survey includes four burrowing owl
survey visits to the site at approximately 3-week intervals. At least one survey visit must be conducted
between 15 February and 15 April; three surveys between 15 April and 15 July, with at least one survey
between 15 June and 15 July.
The Consultant team will prepare an appropriate biological technical report that includes an impacts
analysis based on the project design, an assessment of the significance of the impacts, City HMP
consistency analysis, and applicable and feasible mitigation measures. Proposed mitigation
requirements for potential impacts to sensitive resources will be discussed in terms of the required
8 california Energy Commission. 2014. Methods to Describe and Delineate Episodic Stream Processes on Arid Landscapes for Permitting Utility-Scale Solar Power Plants. Prepared by
california State University, Fresno, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. February 2014.
9 CNPS (calfornia Native Plant Society). 2001. CNPS Botanical Survey Guidelines. December 9, 1983. Revised June 2, 2001.
http://cnps.org/cnps/rareplants/pdf/cnps_survey_guidelines.pdf.
10 CDFG. 2009. "Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and Natural Communtties." CDFG. November 24, 2009.
11 Cypher, E.A. 2002. "General Rare Plant Survey Guidelines.'' Bakersfield, california: california State Universtty, Stanislaus, Endangered Species Recovery Program. Revised July 2002.
http://www.fws.gov/sacramento/ES/Survey-Protocols-Guidelines/Documents/
rare_plani_protocol.pdf.
12 CDFG. 2012. Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation. March 7, 2012. http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/
nongame/docs/BUOWStaffReport.pdf.
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updates from the previous analysis, along with the current regional planning efforts and state and
federal laws and guidelines.
The overall strategy for performance of biological study and permitting will be utilized as an integral part
of re-engaging the regulatory agencies. With the City's active participation, our efforts will focus on
discussing proposed studies and permitting options, performing the various focused studies listed
above, and obtaining buy-off on the content and conclusions to include as we also prepare the draft
permit packages. Those packages will be finalized for submittal when the City deems it appropriate and
based on agency consultation. When preparing the wetland permits, we will leverage previous efforts,
but with consideration of the reduced Trump-Administration regulatory atmosphere in concert with the
any anticipated enhanced (or return to pre-2017) permitting thresholds the Biden Administration may
bring forward. The Consultant team will also explore and advise the City on the opportunity to
"grandfather" the project into the current regulatory landscape if the results prove to be beneficial to
the project timeline and/or overall costs.
Deliverables:·
• Draft Biological Technical Report
• Final Biological Technical Report
Jurisdictional Resources
The Consultant team understands that the full suite of regulatory permits was issued for the Project. As
also discussed previously those permits will need to be reviewed, potentially updated, and resubmitted
for agency review and issuance. The Consultant team's approach to the updated permitting process has
been defined above (Task 4.2.1 Biological Resources Technical Approach); however, the specific
methodologies that The Consultant team proposes to employ as part of that approach are further
described here. Our methods have several proven benefits that will be realized, including establishing a
partnership relationship with shared objectives, a timely permit application submittal, review, and
approval process; and an agreed upon reasonable and viable set of permit conditions. The methodology
first involves leveraging our reputation and relationships with agency staff. The Consultant team of
permitting practitioners continue to workwith agency staff in a peer-to-peer.based manner that helps
reduce agency uncertainty on delineations, permit applications, mitigation success criteria, and
compliance measures. The Consultant team sees our role as one of support for the City through
advocacy and skilled negotiations. Our second methodology involves an early evaluation of construction
methodologies and constructability review. In concert with the early regulatory agency engagement,
The Consultant team's permitting approach involves conducting a detailed early evaluation of the
construction methods and constructability. This type of evaluation allows for an examination of the
staging, operations, and footprint, thereby ensuring the most efficient and effective methods from an
environmental perspective have been reviewed. This approach provides substantial benefit to project
footprint impact reductions, agency concurrence, early permitting coordination, concept mitigation
planning, and site identification. In concert with this effort, an assessment of the following may be
conducted, as applicable:
• Evaluate staging, storage, and access
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• Assess probable construction stage transitions
• Determine likely types and simultaneous use of equipment
• Proactive input/review of probable mitigation/permit conditions
• Evaluate mitigations/permit conditions to ensure they are:
o Fulfilling original objectives
o Biddable, measurable, and enforceable
o Employ performance-based measures if possible
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• Ensure the void between mitigation/permit conditions and specifications has been considered
and addressed
The detailed description of permitting services is provided below under Task 5 Regulatory Permits
Task 4.2.2 Cultural Resources -Archaeological and Built Environment
The Consultant team's cultural resources team of archaeologists and architectural historians will
complete a cultural resources inventory for the Project. Based on the previous analysis and need for an
updated Section 404 Permit from the USACE, The Consultant team will ensure that the Project is
following both the latest CEQA analysis and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
(NHPA). The need for compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA necessitates that cultural resources
documentation will be subject to review and concurrence by USACE and the State Historic Preservation
Officer (SHPO).
Area of Potential Effects Map
The Consultant team will work with the USACE to delineate the project's formal Area of Potential Effect
(APE). The delineation will include formal APE map(s) as required under federal law, to aid USACE in
their consultation obligations with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Minimally, the APE will
consider effects to historic properties within the USACE permit area.
Records Search
The Consultant team will conduct a California Historical Resources Information Systems (CHRIS) records
search of the entire project area and a one-mile radius at the South Coastal Information Center (SCIC).
The purpose of the records search is to identify any previously recorded cultural resources that may be
located within the Project site. In addition to a review of previously prepared El Rs, permit application
packages, and site records and reports, the records search will also provide historical maps of the
Project site and vicinity, ethnographies, the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), the California
Register of Historical Resources (CRHR), Built Environment Resources Directory, and the lists of
California State Historical Landmarks, California Points of Historical Interest, and Archaeological
Determinations of Eligibility. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, The Consultant team personnel are not allowed
in the SCIC facility, so SCIC staff must perform the records. As such, we assume no more than $1,200 in direct
records search fees.
Native American Coordination
Upon City direction to proceed, The Consultant team will contact the California Native American
Heritage Commission (NAHC) for a review of its latest Sacred Lands File (SLF). The NAHC will determine
whether any NAHC-listed Native American sacred lands are located within or adjacent to the Project
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site. In addition, NAHC will provide a list of Native American representatives who should be contacted
for additional information. To meet USACE Guidelines and requirements for Section 106 of the NHPA,
The Consultant team will send outreach letters via Certified Mail to all Native American representatives
indicated by the NAHC to request information pertaining to tribal cultural resources in the area. This will be
independent of the Assembly Bill 52 process, which is a government-to-government process. The
Consultant team can assist the City in their AB 52 consultation needs, if requested. This scope and fee
assume the City will handle AB 52 consultation without The Consultant team assistance.
Pedestrian Survey
Archaeology: Upon completion of the records searches, The Consultant team will survey the Project area.
for cultural resources. The project,area has mixed topography, with some densely vegetated slopes. We
anticipate no more than 20% of the project area to be too steep or vegetated for survey. The survey will
consist of an intensive-level pedestrian survey of all portions of proposed project area by personnel that
meet or exceed Secretary of Interior Standards.
In accordance with the City of Carlsbad's Tribal, Cultural and Paleontological resources Guidelines, The
Consultant team will contract with a Luise no Native American monitor who will participate in the survey. The
Consultant team assumes that no archaeological resources will be identified within the APE. Should
resources be encountered, additional documentation sufficient to prepare the Department of Parks and
Recreation 523 Site Record Forms (DPR forms) will be required. This is considered the minimum . .
standard ol recordation recommended by the California Office of Historic Preservation.
Historic Built Environment: The Consultant team will also survey the project area for historic built
environment resources over 45 years old. Based on a cursory review of historic aerial photographs and
maps, there appear to be several properties comprising numerous buildings and structures within the
project area that require survey. Two qualified architectural historians will conduct a pedestrian survey
of these properties taking detailed notes and photographs of character-defining features, related
agricultural equipment, spatial relationships, landscaping, and alterations. We assume no access to
interiors are required. The building survey will require no more than one field day to complete.
Property Evaluations
For the purposes of this scope of services, we assume no more than four (4) properties over 45 years old
will be 1dentified during the survey that require recordation and evaluation on DPR forms based on the
following:
• 2770 Sunny Creek Road (APN 209-060-48-00): This parcel contains two buildings that appear on
· aerials as early as 1938. These buildings could be associated with the adjacent agricultural and
equestrian property, or they could be a separate property (to be confirmed by research).
• 5380 El Camino Real (APN 209-060-54-00): This parcel contains one single-family residential
building constructed circa 1969. This building could be associated with the adjacent agricultural
and golf course properties, or they could be a separate property (to be confirmed by research).
• 2816 Sunny Creek Road (APN 209-060-71-00) and 2820 Sunny Creek Road (APN 209-060-72-00):
These parcels include numerous equestrian-related buildings and structures that first appear on
historic aerial photographs by 1964. These buildings could be associated with the adjacent
agricultural property, or they could represent a separate property (to be confirmed by research).
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• 3004 Sunny Creek Road (APNs 209-060-23-00 and 209-060-65-00): These parcels appear to
include numerous equestrian-related buildings and structures that first appear on historic aerial
photographs by 1964. These buildings could be associated with the adjacent equestrian
properties, or they could represent a separate property (to be confirmed by research).
As part of this task, The Consultant team will conduct building development research at the City to
determine the nature and extent of alterations that have been made to the properties over time and
retrieve information on any previous owners/occupants. The Consultant team will also conduct archival
research to develop the appropriate historic context for the property significance evaluations. This may
entail visiting local libraries, historical societies, and relevant data repositories, as warranted. Applicable
research and data collected as part of the three previous El Rs will be utilized as appropriate and allowed
according to current industry standards.
Historic Built Environment Inventory and Evaluation Report
The Consultant team will prepare separate cultural resources technical reports for archaeological
resources and historic built environment resources. The historic built environment report will present
the results of the records search, background research, pedestria n survey, and property significance
evaluations. All resources will be evaluated in consideration of NRHP, CRHR, and City designation criteria
(Municipal Code Section 22 .06.020) and integrity requirements. We assume no more than two (2)
rounds of comments report will be required in consideration of all agency involvement. We assume that
standard City and USACE format requirements will meet project needs.
Archaeological Inventory Report
The Consultant team will prepare an archaeological resource report that will comply with CEQA, USACE,
and City guidelines. The report will include a table of contents, project location and description,
regulatory context, a regional cultural/geologic context, review of geomorphic information for suitability
to support unanticipated archaeological resources, a summary of records search results and tribal
outreach, a discussion of impacts to cultural resources, and recommended mitigation. An APE map will
be appended to this report. We assume no more than two (2) rounds of report revisions. As previously
noted, no archaeological resources are anticipated to be encountered during archaeological inventory
efforts. If such resources are encountered, The Consultant team will work to develop appropriate scope
and cost based on required next steps in terms of avoidance and additional efforts.
Deliverables:
• Draft Historic Built Environment Inventory and Evaluation Report
• Final Historic Built Environment Inventory and Evaluation Report
• Draft Archaeological Inventory Report
• Final Archaeological Inventory Report
Task 4.2.3 -Additional Technical Analysis
Aesthetics
Combined with an inventory of previous analysis on existing visual conditions, available views, impact
determinations, and respective project features/mitigations proposed, the Consultant team will
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leverage those materials and our Task 4.1 investigations to address potential changes, including impacts
to scenic vistas, visual character and quality that may introduce potential conflicts with scenic quality
regulations, and day and nighttime views due to the introduction of new substantial sources of lighting
along the extension corridor. As referenced previously, active coordination on the 30% design efforts
will occur, so the associated modifications that may be introduced will be taken into consideration
regarding potential changes to aesthetic resources and visual impacts.
Agriculture and Forestry Resources
Because the Project partially traverses active agricultural lands mapped by the State's Important
Farmland Finder as unique farmland, analysis of potential impacts to agricultural lands will be an
important component of the environmerital analysis updates. In addition to investigations of existing
'conditions that includes a thorough review of certified El Rs, the Consultant team will map and calculate
acreage of farmland impa~ts by project construction and operation based on the Chen Ryan project
design features and footprint. Furthermore, any changes to existing zoning and Williamson Act contracts
overlying the Project corridor will be identified. Once existing conditions are inventoried and the
regulatory setting is established, The Consultant team will identify any required updates to the impact
analysis pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Appendix G thresholds and/or City standards.
Air Quality
The EIR previously prepared for the Project included an air quality analysis per the regulatory
environment and industry standards enacted at that time. However, regulations, emissions modeling
programs, and emission factors have evolved since the previous analysis. Accordingly, The Consultant
team recommends estimating criteria air pollutant emissions from the project using current industry
standard models and based on updated project assumptions, as applicable, and compare to the current
emission thresholds the City applies based on the San Diego Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD)
rules. Specifically, The Consultant team will estimate emissions associated with construction of the
proposed project using the California Emissions Estimation Model (CalEEMod) and based on project-
specific assumptions. Operational emissions are anticipated to be mobile source emissions only
associated with the potential increase in vehicle miles traveled; no area or energy emissions typically
associated with buildings are expected. As such, operational mobile source emissions will be estimated
using EMFAC in a spreadsheet model. Additional Appendix G thresholds will also be evaluated, including
the potential for the proposed project to expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations, result in other emissions such as odors, or to impede attainment of the current SDAPCD
air quality plan.
Due to the proximity of sensitive receptors (i.e., residences) near the starting and ending points of the
roadway extension, The Consultant team also recommends preparation of a construction health risk
assessment (HRA) using industry standard models and assumptions and specifically, evaluating potential
cancer and chronic health risk from diesel particulate matter. An operational HRA to evaluate the
increase in exposure of vehicle toxic air contaminants to existing sensitive receptors may be warranted
based on the increase in VMT, the existing roadway volume, and the anticipated fleet-mix (e.g., gasoline
passenger vehicles versus diesel trucks). However, due to lack of information available at this time, this
proposal assumes that no operational HRA is required and assumes that evaluation of this potential
analysis will be conducted if increases are determined to warrant such analysis.
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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It is assumed that at the time the Project EIR was adopted, an evaluation of GHG emissions was not
conducted. However, since then California laws have expanded regarding GHG emissions with the
passage of the California's Global Warming Solutions Act of 2005 _(AB 32) and Senate Bill 32 (SB 32).
While CEQA now requires evaluation of potential·GHG emission impacts of a proposed project, based on
the findings of Citizens for Responsible Equitable Environmental Development (CREED) v. City of San
Diego, GHG impacts is not a topic that constitutes "new information" triggering preparation of a
Subsequent EIR rather than an analysis relying on a prior EIR or negative declaration that did not analyze
GHG impacts. Accordingly, a GHG emissions analysis is not required for the Project. Nonetheless, for
informational purposes and a demonstration of due diligence, The Consultant team recommends
estimating the GHG emissions from the Project to disclose the potential magnitude of project generated
GHG emissions. Construction and operational GHG emissions from anticipated sources will be estimated
using the same models and assumptions in the air quality analysis. For budgetary purposes, project
consistency with the City's Climate Action Plan is not included in the scope; however, it can be added to
provide a GHG emissions analysis consistent with the current CEQA requirements for an analysis for
GHG emissions, which would reflect the City's current regulatory framework and guidance as well.
Energy
It is assumed that at the time the Project EIR was adopted, an evaluation of energy was not provided
because while it was included in Appendix F, it was not consistently included in El Rs. The 2019
amendments to the CEQA guidelines added energy to Appendix G; however, energy impacts do not
· constitute "new information" that would trigger preparation of a Subsequent EIR or negative
declaration rather than an analysis relying on a prior EIR or negative declaration that did not analyze
energy impacts. Nonetheless, for informational purposes, The Consultant team recommends estimating
the energy from the project to disclose the potential magnitude of project-generated energy. Energy
consumption will be estimated for construction and operation based on the same assumptions in the air
quality and GHG emissions analyses.
Land Use and Planning
The Consultant team will evaluate the degree to which this change in the built environment could affect
the land use setting and land use compatibility characteristics of the project site. The Consultant team
will evaluate the project's consistency with the City of Carlsbad General Plan and the three previously
prepared three El Rs. The Consultant team will conduct the impact analysis pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Appendix G thresholds and/or City of Carlsbad standards.
Mineral Resources
The Consultant team will evaluate if the project site contains known mineral resources. The Consultant
team will conduct the impact analysis pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Appendix G thresholds and/or City of
Carlsbad standards.
Recreation
Development of the College Boulevard extension Project is not expected to cause negative effects on
the demands for recreation facilities in the City of Carlsbad. The Consultant team will identify
recreational facilities in the vicinity of the project site and the potential impact of increased use via new
access that may be provided through the roadway extension.
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Population and Housing
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The Consultant team will document that the proposed Project does not include new residential land
uses and would not displace existing housing. The ex.tension of College Boulevard is consistent with the
City's existing transportation system development. The previous connection of the roadway extension to
expanded residential developments (e.g., Cantarini Ranch) will be evaluated and the potential
connection to any induced growth will be assessed.
Public Services
The Consultant team will document that the proposed Project would not result in an increase in the
need for new or expanded use of public services. The proposed project is not expected to result in an
increase in population or housing but would extend a missing roadway segment consistent with City
planning documents; therefore, impacts related to the demand for public services are be expected to be
negligible.
Geology and Soils, Hydrology and Water Quality
The Consultant team will ensure that reports and studies that inform design and construction, including
but not limited to preliminary geotechnical evaluations, drainage and hydrology studies, and stormwater
management plans, are distilled and summarized as part of the environmental process. Based on
confirmation of or any identified changes to local terrain and comments from the public and
conservation groups regarding the certified El Rs, Geology and Soils and Hydrology and Water Quality
updates may require a higher level of attention and analysis. This is likely to be an important element to
our permitting agency coordination and information sharing, especially given the updated 100-year
floodplain area delineation.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Consistent with approach methodology, the Consultant team will conduct a review and evaluation of
past and current uses of the site for indications of the manufacture, generation, use, storage and/or
disposal of hazardous substances, and evaluation of potential soil and/or groundwater contamination
resulting from current and historical land use activities, including those of nearby properties. Included in
this investigation will be a search of regulatory agency records to understand if there are currently, or
were previously, any reports of hazardous materials contamination or usage along the extension
corridor or contamination at other nearby sites within the ASTM-specified search radius that could
impact the corridor, construction personnel, wildlife, and members of the public in the surrounding
area. A search of environmental liens for APNs traversed by the extension corridor would also be
conducted. Following the investigation and regulatory database searches, The Consultant team will
assess project activities in the context of hazards and hazardous materials thresholds in CEQA Appendix
G.
Noise
The Consultant team senior noise control specialist will work in concert with design concurrent
traffic/transportation analysis updates while also reviewing the three certified EIRs and supporting
appendices These efforts will help us to better understand project details, analysis methodology used,
modeling results, noise impacts findings, and mitigation measures. It is assumed at this time that the
noise levels presented would only need to be updated based on the latest SAN DAG -Series Modeling
Projections and the results would be reconfirmed based on the traffic volume data updates from traffic
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analysis. The previous reliance on Series 11-SAN DAG Modeling Projections will be updated to the
current series and be an integrated element of the updated noise and traffic analysis. This approach and
analysis update will be applied to both operation and construction-based noise sources.
Transportation
See Task 2.3.
Wildfire
Given the heightened attention on wildfires in California and consistent with the latest updates to CEQA,
The Consultant team will review the previous three El R's and assess whether the Project may
exacerbate wildfire risk, expose people or structures to wildfire or post-fire flooding or landslides, risk or
impair adopted emergency response/evacuation plans, or require installation of infrastructure that
could exacerbate fire risk. The assessment will be conducted through a review of California Department
of Forestry and Fire Protection's (CAL FIRE's) fire hazard severity zone maps for the Project area,
applicable technical studies including the original and updated documents covering biological resources,
geology and soils, and hydrology and water quality, and relevant fire codes. While operational impacts
are not anticipated for the Project with the incorporation of adequate buffers from natural areas
(buffers nearby natural areas may also be provided via buildout of approved developments that border
the extension corridor), potential construction impacts are likely to be addressed through regulatory
compliance and implementation of measures identified in other technical and discretionary actions
prepared for the Project.
Land Use and Planning, Mineral Resources, Recreation, Population and Housing, Public Services, and
Utilities
Based on the preliminary review already conducted and building from the technical discussions provided
above, The Consultant team anticipates the need for updates to existing conditions and potential impact
determination changes to these resources will be negligible. However, The Consultant team will provide
summary updates pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Appendix G thresholds and/or City of Carlsbad
standards, along with the City of Carlsbad General Plan, Mobility Element, and the three previously
prepared El Rs. This summary update will be based on assumptions and approach methods described
above and in coordination with Chen Ryan and the City, considering any potential information from
public outreach and workshops.
Deliverables:
• No independent deliverables, the analysis will be incorporated into the Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report
Task 4.3: Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
In parallel with the activities undertaken with Task 4.1, 4.2, and based on our professional judgement,
the Project will qualify for preparation of an environment document that references and builds upon the
approval presented in the certified EIR for the Calavera Hills Master Plan Phase II Bridge and
Throughfare District No. 4 & Detention Basins Project. It has been determined that preparation of a
Supplemental EIR (SEIR) would be the most appropriate CEQA document for the proposed Project. The
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Consultant team has made this determination based on review of several background CEQA and
planning documents and certified environmental documents identified in the Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) to determine if the proposed Project triggers any of the conditions described in Section 15162 and
15163 of the CEQA Guidelines calling for the preparation of a Subsequent or Supplement to an EIR.
Section 15163 indicates that a Supplement to an EIR must be prepared if any of the conditions described
in Section 15162 would require preparation of a subsequent EIR, and only minor additions or changes
would be necessary to make the previous EIR adequately apply to the project in the changed situation."
Section 15162 indicates that a subsequent EIR is required when "Substantial changes occur with respect
to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the
previous EIR or Negative Declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or
a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects ... " The Consultant team
ha s determined that there may be changed circumstances that will warrant the preparation of a
Supplement to an EIR (SEIR). The SEIR will address the consistency of the proposed Project with the
certified EIR for the Calavera Hills Master Plan Phase II Bridge and Throughfare District No . 4 &
Detention Basins Project.
The Consultant team will work with the City to determine if any design changes and/or implementation
methodologies would correspondingly trigger an increase in level of impact or identification of new
potentially significant impacts not previously identified. Based on early team coordination efforts
already underway, The Consultant team does not anticipate that any elements of the 30% design or
potential changes would trigger the conditions listed in Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, thereby
requiring preparation of a Subsequent EIR.
Task 4.3.1 Project Initiation
The Consultant team will attend one Project kickoff meeting with representatives from the City. The
purpose of the kickoff meeting is to compile the relevant background data and reports; clearly define
the Project for the purposes of the environmental analysis; finalize the cumulative projects list; discuss
the Project schedule and important assumptions for achieving the schedule; identify all anticipated
discretionary actions; establish early communication among various Project team members and the
protocols for ongoing communication; and familiarize the environmental team with the issues and
concerns that the Project team determines to be important for analysis in the SEIR.
Task 4.3.2 Notice of Preparation and Public Scoping
Following the Project kickoff meeting, The Consultant team in coordination with the City will prepare the
Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the proposed Project. The purpose of the NOP is to solicit input from the
publ ic and agencies on the scope and content of the forthcoming SEIR . The Consultant team will submit
the NOP to the City for review, and upon receipt of review comments, The Consultant team will finalize,
produce, and circulate the NOP for a 30-day public review period. The Consultant team will provide
electronic copies of the NOP for review and approval. Our cost estimate assumes The Consultant team
will produce and distribute the NOP to recipients on the City-provided distribution list and to the San
Diego County Clerk and State Clearinghouse.
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During the 30-day review period for the NOP, The Consultant team will lead one public scoping meeting
in coordination with Chen Ryan and the City. The date, time, and location of the public scoping meeting
will be discussed during the Project kickoff meeting and disclosed in the NOP and will occur at or near
the middle of the 30-day public review period. During the Scoping Meeting, the Consultant team will
present an overview of the Project, discuss the CEQA review process highlighting each opportunity
members of the public will have to review Project materials and provide input, and open the meeting to
receive public input on the scope of the analysis to be included in the SEIR. The Consultant team
assumes that the City will organize and provide a meeting location. The Consultant team will be
responsible for preparing and delivering the presentation during the Scoping Meeting. The Consultant
team will also provide comment cards to receive written comments at the meeting, and if requested by
the City, transcribe oral comments received during the meeting. Within one week of the Scoping
Meeting, The Consultant team will provide the City a summary of comments received at the meeting.
Should the City desire a court reporter to attend and take notes and provide a transcript, the Consultant
team can arrange for this service as an additional minor scope item.
Task 4.3.3 Screencheck Draft SEIR
The Consultant team will use input from the scoping process and comments received during the NOP
public review period to prepare the Administrative Draft of the SEIR. Our priority efforts will focus on
updated existing conditions and the latest applicable regulatory changes. Select technical disciplines, in
addition to biology and cultural, will also be revisited to confirm the need for updated impact analysis. If
warranted, mitigation measures will also be inventoried, researched, and potential revisions proposed.
The Administrative Draft will be prepared in conformance with the criteria, standards, and provisions of
CEQA, the California Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and the State CEQA Guidelines 15162
and 15163. The Administrative Draft SEIR will include Project plans, maps, renderings, technical reports,
and other data obtained or used in preparation of the Administrative Draft SEIR. The Consultant team
will provide an electronic version in both Word and PDF. Our scope includes two rounds of review (Chen
Ryan followed by the City) and revision to the Administrative Draft SEIR and standalone technical
studies. Following each round of review, The Consu ltant team will revise accordingly and then submit to
Chen Ryan and City staff for their review and will revise accordingly.
The Screencheck Draft of the SEIR will include the following sections:
• Table of Contents
• Executive Summary
• Introduction
• Project Description
• Environmental Impact Analysis
• Alternatives
• Other CEQA Considerations
• List of Preparers
• Appendices
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The organization of chapters will be determined in collaboration with City staff and the impact analyses
will be informed by the latest Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines and City standards. Regarding specific
environmental impact analysis chapters, the discussions presented above under Task 4.2.1-4.2.3 will
encompasses our general approach to addressing environmental resource topics and will be
incorporated into the respective sections/sub-sections of the SEIR.
Assumptions:
• Comments received consistent with the single review cycle described above will be provided in
track changes/comment box format as part of a consolidated set of comments included in a
single copy of the draft SEIR.
Task 4.4 Public Draft SEIR
The Consultant team will prepare the Public Draft of the SEIR for a 45-day public review period that
incorporates all the comments on the Administrative Draft SEIR and Revised Administrative Draft DEIR.
The Consultant team will produce and distribute up to 30 printed, bound copies of the Draft SEIR (with
technical appendices provided in an electronic format only); one (1) printed, unbound, camera-ready
copy of the Draft SEIR; one (1) electronic copy in Word format; and one (1) electronic copy in PDF
format. Additionally, The Consultant team will distribute the requisite 15 copies of the Draft SEIR
(including its technical appendices and Executive Summary) to the State Clearinghouse. If acceptable to
the Project team, The Consultant team will submit the Draft SEIR to the State Clearinghouse, including
hard copies of the Executive Summary (15 copies of each). As appropriate, to save paper and other
resources, appendices will be provided via an electronic link when hard copies of the SEIR are printed.
The Consultant team will also prepare the Notice of Completion (NOC) for the State Clearinghouse and
the Notice of Availability (NOA), as well as any applicable filing fees. The Consultant team will distribute
the NOC along with the Draft SEIR to the State Clearinghouse, responsible agencies, trustee agencies,
and any other interested parties pursuant to the City's mailing list. It is assumed that the City would be
responsible for distribution of the NOA to area property owners, local organizations, and departments
within the City (some of which will also receive a copy of the Draft SEIR), as well as publication of the
NOC or NOA in a local newspaper and on the City's website. The Consultant team would be responsible
for transmittal of the NOA to the County Clerk of San Diego, along with applicable filing fees.
The Consult~nt team's Project manager and one additional technical team members will attend a public
meeting on the Draft SEIR during the 45-day public review period if the City determines one is needed. It
is assumed that the City will coordinate and facilitate the public meeting and that presentation materials
describing or illustrating the Project will be provided by the Chen Ryan and The Consultant team The
Consultant team will take detailed notes regarding the issues raised by commenting individuals that
should be addressed in the Final SEIR. In addition, The Consultant team will be available to provide an
overview of the CEQA process and answer questions raised by the public regarding the CEQA process
and/or questions regarding the analysis in the SEIR. Should the City desire a court reporter to attend and
take notes and provide a transcript, The Consultant team can arrange for this service as an additional
minor scope item.
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Task 4.5 Draft Final SEIR -Response to Comments/Revisions and MMRP
6/23/2021
The Response to Comments volume of the Final SEIR will include all comments received, responses to
those comments, and standard introductory material. The mitigation monitoring and reporting program
(MMRP) will be provided separately but prepared concurrently with the Final SEIR. All comments will be
numbered (to indicate comment letter and comment number), and the responses to those comments
will be similarly numbered to allow easy correlation. In addition, where the text of the Draft SEIR must
be revised, the text will be isolated as text changes in the Response to Comments document, indicating
deleted text by strikeout and inserted text by double underline. The original text of the published Draft
SEIR will not be revised but again captured within the Response to comments document. The Final SEIR
will collectively consist of the originally published Draft SEIR, the Response to Comments document,
MMRP, and the technical appendices.
It is assumed that the Final SEIR would be provided at least 10 days prior to consideration for
certification by the City to any commenting public agency and any member of the public who has
requested the document. Further, the MMRP will be designed so that it is compliant with all adopted
mitigation measures during Project implementation. The MMRP will be in table format and will specify
Project-specific mitigation measures, as well as standard conditions of approval, that are applicable to
the Project. Mitigation timing and responsible parties will also be identified. The objective of the MMRP
is to make sure studies are compliant with Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, as mandated by
Assembly Bill 3180, which requires that a lead agency adopt an MMRP at the time an EIR is certified. All
mitigation measures included in the Draft SEIR will be incorporated into the MMRP, including those
mitigation measures identified as applicable from the Calavera Hills Master Plan Phase II Bridge and
Thoroughfare District No. 4 & Detention Basins Project EIR and any new Project-specific mitigation
measures identified.
An estimated budget has been prepared for the responses to comments effort based on receiving 100
individual and discrete comments (note that one comment letter can contain multiple, individual,
discrete comments) on the Draft SEIR. While the actual scope and extent of public comments (in either
written or oral format) cannot be definitively determined at this time, we have tried to provide a
conservative, yet realistic, estimate of the level of effort that would be required for this Project to avoid
the need for a contract amendment.
Task 4.6 Screencheck Final SEIR
A digital copy of the Screencheck Final SEIR will be provided to the City for review and comment. Once
comments/recommendations on the Screencheck Final SEIR and MMRP have been received, The
Consultant team will incorporate all comments/recommendations and prepare the Final SEIR and MMRP
for review by the City.
Assumptions:
• Comments received consistent with the single review cycle described above will be provided in
track changes/comment box format as part of a consolidated set of comments included in a
single copy of the Screencheck FEIR .
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Task 4.7 Final SEIR
6/23/2021
Consistent with the comments and revisions provided by the City and Chen Ryan, The Consultant team
will complete assembly of the Final SEIR and MMRP for review and pending adoption. This scope and
budget assume one (1) round of review and comment. Upon final signoff by the City, five bound copies
and one (1) camera ready electronic copy of the Final SEIR and MMRP will be provided. This scope
assumes providing only the Responses to Comments volume and does not include re-printing the
complete originally circulated Public Draft SEIR.
Task 4.8
Transmittals
SEIR Certification Support-Notice of Completion, Filings, and SEIR
The Consultant team will prepare draft Findings of Fact for each significant effect identified in the Final
SEIR and prepare a Statement of Overriding Considerations if unavoidable significant impacts are
identified. As required by the CEQA Guidelines, one of three findings must be made for each significant
effect and must be supported by substantial evidence in the record. The Statement of Overriding
Considerations will rely on input from the Project team regarding the benefits of the Project. The
Consultant team will consult with the Project team to review and finalize the findings and statement of
overriding considerations for the City's ultimate adoption. Both the Findings of Fact and Statement of
Overriding Considerations will be prepared and submitted electronically to the City for review and
comment. Upon receipt of review comments, both documents will be revised and submitted to the City
electronically for review and comment. Upon receipt of the City's review comments, The Consultant
team will finalize both documents and provide them to City staff for attachment to the Staff Report to
support SEIR certification.
The Consultant team's Project Manager, Principal in Charge and one additional The Consultant team
members will attend a total of four (4) public hearings -two (2) hearings before the Planning
Commission and two (2) hearings before the City Council. During these hearings, The Consultant team
members will support City staff and Chen Ryan with presentations about the findings within the SEIR
and answer technical questions raised during the hearings.
Once the Final SEIR has been certified by the City, within five (5) business days of certification The
Consultant team will prepare and file the Notice of Determination (NOD) with the San Diego County
Clerk and the Office of Planning and Research. The cost estimate includes the CDFW filing fee for an EIR
($3,445.25 in 2021 with $50 County Processing Fee), which would be filed at the County Clerk along with
the NOD.
Task 4.9 Public Outreach/Engagement Support
Through the public review process of previous development proposals, both the public and conservation
groups have expressed concerns regarding resources in the project area and potential impacts
associated with the extension of College Boulevard. As public participation is an essential part of the
City's delivery objectives and the CEQA process, community messaging and engagement will play a vital
necessary role in the success of the Project. While Chen Ryan's project design team will lead the team's
support of the City's existing public outreach efforts, they will also be the primary point of contact for
initiating an effective public engagement plan support that will be activated from the early stages of the
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environmental process. The Consultant team will provide support, including but not limited to,
presentation and meeting participation and materials, and environmental resource and impact graphics
and information for up to three engagement/support meetings.
Task 4.10 Project Management, Meetings, and Coordination
Clear communication and coordination across the Chen Ryan project team and with City staff on a
regular basis will be essential for both efficient project progress and implementation of all project
activities as well as early issue identification and resolution. The Consultant team will participate in
regular monthly project team meetings and coordinate with the team and City staff as needed
throughout the environmental process. It is assumed that 18 meetings will be necessary during the
approximately 18 -month period for environmental process, and public outreach. It is also assumed the
team meetings will involve pre-meeting preparation, the meeting, and post-meeting coordination. The
meetings will include two The Consultant team members and one technical specialist as appropriate.
Throughout the environmental review process, The Consultant team will respond to information needs,
concerns, challenges, and opportunities that may be raised . Meetings will be attended by the Consultant
team's environmental manager as well as The Consultant team specialists as needed. This task also
includes project management and administration, regular progress reports and communication with
Chen Ryan and the City, coordination of our internal technical team, and quality control. In addition to
the proactive coordination associated with the above-described services the need for interim and
strategic meetings is also anticipated. Therefore, The Consultant team {2-3 participants) will attend a
maximum of six {6) 1-hour conference calls with City staff and Chen Ryan during preparation of the NOP
and SEIR.
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Task 5: Regulatory Permits
5.1 USACE Individual Permit
6/23/2021
The Consultant team will complete and submit an application for a 404 Individual Permit (IP) to the
USACE, including a cover letter. The following additional services would also be required prior to permit
issuance.
The application will include details of the project location, existing site conditions, the proposed project
description, an analysis of project impacts to regulatory wetlands/waters, and a discussion of the
mitigation. The proposed measures to prevent or minimize impacts to wetlands/waters throughout the
project will also be described. Associated project figures (e.g., vicinity maps, project site map,
construction/grading cross sections, etc.), copies of the conceptual mitigation plans, and copies of the
wetlands permit applications will also be submitted to the RWQCB and CDFW . The Consultant team will
prepare a draft Public Notice that will be issued by the USACE for public review and comment. The
duration of project notice and public comment period is 30 days. Any public comments received must be
addressed prior to USACE final approval and 404 IP issuance. The Consultant team assumes two rounds
of review with the USACE on the Public Notice and response to up to 10 individual comments on the
notice (each letter may contain more than one comment).
As part of the 404 IP review process, the USACE also requires consistency with Federal 404(b)(l)
guidelines regarding impacts to waters of the United States (WOUS) to make a formal determination of
the Least Environmentally Damaging Practicable Alternative (LEDPA). For purposes of this scope of work,
onsite alternative evaluations consistent with the referenced guideline are assumed with the analysis of
impacts largely being drawn from the SEIR. The USACE may require analysis of new alternatives, not
identified in the SEIR, including offsite locations, which may require a contract amendment if significant
research and analysis is required. The Consultant team assumes up ·to two submittals of the 404(b)(l)
alternatives analysis to satisfy USACE staff, management, and counsel review.
5.2 RWQCB 401 Certification
The Consultant team will complete and submit an application for a Section 401 Water Quality
Certification to the RWQCB. The application will include the project location and existing conditions, a
project description and impact analysis, a discussion of the existing functions and values of the affected
drainage, a discussion of beneficial uses, proposed measures to prevent impacts to water quality,
measures to maintain and improve water quality, associated figures (vicinity maps, project site map,
construction/grading cross sections, etc.), copies of the conceptual mitigation plans, and copies of the
wetlands permit applications submitted to the USACE and CDFW. This task assumes that required permit
filing fees will be provided by the applicant and a total of two (2) meetings with the RWQCB staff,
including the pre-filing meeting. Certain engineering graphics and calculations will be required from the
project engineer and hydrologist to the extent available, in order to complete this application. These
include pre-and post-project flow rates for 2-, 5-, 10-, 50-, and 100-year events, a list of constituents
generated by the project that may impact water quality and the efficiencies of proposed permanent
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Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce these constituents, and a list of BMPs to be implemented
during construction to reduce impacts to water quality.
5.3 CDFW Streambed Alteration Agreement
The Consultant team will complete and submit a digital notification through the Environmental Permit
Information Management System (EPIMS) portal and request a Section 1602 Stream bed Alteration
Agreement from CDFW. The notification will include a project description, discussion of avoidance and
minimization of impacts, a wetlands delineation map, a discussion of any proposed mitigation, any
impacts to sensitive plants and/or wildlife, a copy of the CEQA document, the filing fee, associated
figures (vicinity maps, project site map, construction/grading cross sections, etc.), a copy of the
conceptual mitigation plans, and copies of the wetlands permit applications submitted to the USACE and
RWQCB. This task assumes the required permit filling fee will be paid by the Consultant team and up to
two (2) meetings (in addition to meetings listed under Task 4) with CDFW staff may be required.
5.4 -Airport Land Use Commission Application (ALUCP San Diego County)
The Consultant team will coordinate and obtain applicable permit from the San Diego County as part of
Airport Land Use Commission Application. We will prepare and submit permit applications and will
conduct follow up communications with the involved agencies. Meetings for permit coordination will be
part of Task 1.4, Stakeholder meetings.
Task 5 Assumptions:
• Deliverables associated with the regulatory permitting services include a single review cycle by
the City.
• Comments received consistent with the single review cycle will be provided in track
changes/comment box format as part of a consolidated set of comments included in a single
copy of the respective deliverable.
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Fee Assumptions
General
6/23/2021
The following assumptions were made when preparing the Cost Proposal. If any of these change, we
would need to re-evaluate our effort and potentially adjust the fee.
1. The Consultant will not exceed the total maximum fee shown without authorization from the Client.
Individual task amounts and hours for stated classifications are provided for budgeting purposes
only. The Consultant reserves the right to reallocate amounts among tasks as necessary.
2. Environmental Mitigation Monitoring is not included in this scope of services.
3. It is assumed the City will provide Right of Entry in a timely manner for any design investigation work
within the private properties.
4. Design for new or modifications to existing dry utilities such as electrical, gas, communication, cable,
etc. is assumed to be provided by others.
5. Utility company's fees, and City's and other Agencies' permit fees are excluded.
6. Sanitary sewer and water study are not anticipated. It is assumed the City will provide utility sizing
for sanitary sewer and water main lines.
7. Preparation of haul route plans is not included in this scope of services.
8. Caltrans involvement is not anticipated.
9. Building modification or relocation for R/W is not anticipated.
10. Necessary permits for tasks stated herein, such as the geotechnical and field survey work, are
assumed to be no-fee permits from the City.
11. Traffic control for field surveys and geotechnical investigations are assumed to follow the WATCH
Manual. Traffic control plans for the construction phase are not included.
12. Design for decorative items and public arts are not included.
Right of Way
1. Property ownership data will be obtained through publicly available sources and commercial real est
ate databases.
2. Assumes a Caltrans Right of Way Data Sheet will not be required.
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Total
Principal Project
Manager
Sr. Professional
II Sr. Professional I Professional II Professional I Analyst II Analyst I
Graphics
Designer
Support
Staff Environmental Structural Surveying Geotechnical ROW
VE &
Constructability Roundabout Landscape
Architect
Dudek Parsons Aguirre Group Delta Epic Devcon
Michael
Wallwork Schmidt Design
Task Description
Task 1 - Project Management, Meetings and Coordination 424 0 151 0 0 12 133 0 0 100 820 $ 168,846.46 $19,155.00 $6,360.00 $0.00 $3,768.00 $0.00 $1,950.00 $0.00 $16,720.00 $ 47,953.00 $ 216,799.46
1.1 - Project Management 136 0 48 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 196 $ 46,747.60 $19,155.00 $6,360.00 $0.00 $3,768.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $16,720.00 $ 46,003.00 $ 92,750.60
1.2 - Coordination, PDT Meetings and Administration 170 0 91 0 0 0 57 0 0 24 342 $ 73,430.58 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,950.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 1,950.00 $ 75,380.58
1.3 - Schedule and Progress Report 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52 122 $ 21,588.64 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ - $ 21,588.64
1.4 - Stakeholder Meetings 20 0 0 0 0 0 24 0 0 0 44 $ 8,240.16 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ - $ 8,240.16
1.5 - Community Engagement Meetings 20 0 12 0 0 0 40 0 0 24 96 $ 15,168.56 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ - $ 15,168.56
1.6 - Presentation to City Staff 8 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 20 $ 3,670.92 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ - $ 3,670.92
Task 2 - Data Collection, Investigations, and Engineering Studies 74 0 202 158 0 466 242 200 0 40 1382 $ 237,769.32 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $52,410.00 $29,080.00 $2,340.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 83,830.00 $ 321,599.32
2.1 - Data Collection 8 0 16 0 0 8 16 16 0 0 64 $ 11,032.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $780.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 780.00 $ 11,812.00
2.2 - Utility Identification and Mapping 2 0 12 0 0 8 32 24 0 0 78 $ 11,824.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ - $ 11,824.00
2.3 - Traffic Impact Study 16 0 0 150 0 150 0 100 0 40 456 $ 76,730.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ - $ 76,730.00
2.4 - Preliminary Hydrology and Hydraulic Study 8 0 80 0 0 180 100 40 0 0 408 $ 69,215.70 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ - $ 69,215.70
2.5 - Preliminary Water Quality Analysis 4 0 30 0 0 60 30 20 0 0 144 $ 24,511.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,120.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 4,120.00 $ 28,631.50
2.6 - Geotechnical Identification 10 0 28 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 58 $ 12,291.20 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $48,290.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 48,290.00 $ 60,581.20
2.7 - Right-of-Way Identification 14 0 24 0 0 32 48 0 0 0 118 $ 21,081.84 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $29,080.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 29,080.00 $ 50,161.84
2.8 - Field Observation 12 0 12 8 0 8 16 0 0 0 56 $ 11,083.08 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,560.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 1,560.00 $ 12,643.08
Task 3 - Engineering Development 300 0 610 152 0 700 1448 620 0 160 3990 $ 664,144.44 $0.00 $80,660.00 $92,125.00 $50,930.00 $0.00 $6,825.00 $0.00 $25,240.00 $ 255,780.00 $ 919,924.44
3.1 - Aerial Surveying and Right-of-Way Mapping 4 0 6 0 0 8 16 4 0 0 38 $ 6,332.00 $0.00 $0.00 $92,125.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 92,125.00 $ 98,457.00
3.2 - Alternatives Analysis, Feasibility Evaluation and Design Criteria
Memorandum 112 0 160 0 0 160 288 160 0 40 920 $ 155,390.80 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,925.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 2,925.00 $ 158,315.80
3.3 - Geometric Workshops 8 0 16 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 32 $ 7,127.60 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ - $ 7,127.60
3.4 - Structure Advance Planning 6 0 24 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 42 $ 9,208.20 $0.00 $30,120.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 30,120.00 $ 39,328.20
3.5 - Structure Type Selection 6 0 16 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 34 $ 7,313.00 $0.00 $50,540.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 50,540.00 $ 57,853.00
3.6 - Preliminary Foundation Report 4 0 12 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 28 $ 5,871.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $46,650.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 46,650.00 $ 52,521.00
3.7 - Preliminary Design (30% Plans)120 0 300 88 0 400 1000 320 0 120 2348 $ 378,751.60 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $25,240.00 $ 25,240.00 $ 403,991.60
3.8 - Opinion of Probable Construction Cost 6 0 16 8 0 16 64 48 0 0 158 $ 24,728.24 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,900.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 3,900.00 $ 28,628.24
3.9 - Construction Staging/Traffic Handling 12 0 16 48 0 0 40 48 0 0 164 $ 28,963.60 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ - $ 28,963.60
3.10 - Preliminary Specifications 6 0 20 4 0 40 0 0 0 0 70 $ 13,905.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,280.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 4,280.00 $ 18,185.00
3.11 - Feasibility Evaluation Update 16 0 24 4 0 32 40 40 0 0 156 $ 26,553.40 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ - $ 26,553.40
Task 4 - Environmental Document 114 0 60 0 0 0 64 0 0 0 238 $ 50,898.32 $269,968.44 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 269,968.44 $ 320,866.76
4.1 - Conduct Environmental Evaluation 8 0 8 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 24 $ 4,856.00 $17,463.76 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 17,463.76 $ 22,319.76
4.2 - Draft Technical Reports/Analysis 64 0 32 0 0 0 48 0 0 0 144 $ 29,793.04 $113,186.97 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 113,186.97 $ 142,980.01
4.3 - Draft SEIR 8 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 $ 3,872.80 $45,920.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 45,920.00 $ 49,792.80
4.4 - Public Draft SEIR 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 $ 1,936.40 $16,189.54 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 16,189.54 $ 18,125.94
4.5 - Draft SEIR Response to Comments/Revisions and MMRP 8 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 $ 3,399.00 $23,875.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 23,875.00 $ 27,274.00
4.6 - Screencheck Final SEIR 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 $ 988.80 $16,505.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 16,505.00 $ 17,493.80
4.7 - Final SEIR 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 $ 494.40 $8,538.43 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 8,538.43 $ 9,032.83
4.8 - SEIR Certification Support - Notice of Completion, Filings, and
SEIR Transmittals 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 $ 494.40 $10,349.74 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 10,349.74 $ 10,844.14
4.9 - Public Outreach and Coordimation 12 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 20 $ 4,095.28 $14,460.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 14,460.00 $ 18,555.28
4.10 - Notice of Completion and Environmental Document Transmittal 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 $ 968.20 $3,480.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 3,480.00 $ 4,448.20
Task 4 - Permits 68 0 16 0 0 24 12 0 0 0 120 $ 27,163.60 $97,440.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 97,440.00 $ 124,603.60
5.1 - US Army Corps of Engineers 20 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 28 $ 6,492.80 $38,470.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 38,470.00 $ 44,962.80
5.2 - Regional Water Quality Control Board 20 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 28 $ 6,492.80 $28,070.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 28,070.00 $ 34,562.80
5.3 - California Department of Fish and Wildlife 16 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 20 $ 4,774.12 $30,900.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 30,900.00 $ 35,674.12
5.4 - Airport Land Use Commission Application (ALUCP San Diego
County)12 0 16 0 0 4 12 0 0 0 44 $ 9,403.88 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ - $ 9,403.88
Expenses
SANDAG Modeling - Series 14 (1 run) $ 10,000.00 $0.00 $500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 500.00 $ 10,500.00
Traffic Counts and Mileage $ 5,000.00 $ - $ 5,000.00
Total 6550 1,163,822.14$ 386,563.44$ 87,520.00$ 92,125.00$ 107,108.00$ 29,080.00$ 11,115.00$ -$ 41,960.00$ 755,471.44$ 1,919,293.58$
[Sub] Cost
Per Task Total Costs Classifications
Hourly Rates
Consultant
Hours
Per Task Cost Per Task
Subconsultants
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