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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDP 98-32; Kevin Sturdy Lot 20; Coastal Development Permit (CDP) (11)01/11/02 FRI 08:12 FAX 858 560 7779 H002 Merkel & Associates, Inc. 5434 Ruffin Road, San Diego.CA 92123 Tel: 858/560-5465 • Fax: 858/560-7779 e-mail: associates@merkelinc.com . January 10,2002 M&A #02-003-01 Mr. Tony Hernandez 7558 Navigator Circle Carlsbad, CA 92009 * • . Re: Proposal to Implement the Batiquitos Slope Enhancement at the Hernandez Property in Carlsbad, CA Dear Mr. Hernandez: Thank you for requesting Merkel & Associates, Inc. (M&A) to submit a proposal to provide restoration, monitoring, and maintenance services for the Batiquitos Slope Enhancement project located in lots 20 and 21 at Navigator Circle in the City of Carlsbad. The following scope and attached cost proposal address the work to be done for conducting the Coastal Sage Scrub restoration, monitoring and reporting, as well as maintenance work as required. Taskl: On-Site Preparation In order to meet project objectives, on-site preparations must occur before planting begins. Due to the inclusion of several non-desirable species in the original hydroseed application, revegetation technicians would scrape the existing hydroseed layer and dispose of off-site. This would allow the seed within the new application of hydroseed to become established with minimal competition from less desirable species. Additionally, the seed mix in the new hydroseed slurry is a more accurate representation of native plant species located in adjacent areas. At this time exotic and non-native species would also be disposed of off-site. Technicians would then adjust existing irrigation heads to ensure full coverage for the newly planted site. Task 2: Planting M&A would provide all of the materials, labor and supervision needed to re-vegetate the site. Planting efforts should occur as soon as possible to take advantage of seasonal rains that would facilitate establishment of seedlings and container plants. Revegetation technicians would plant container species which would be followed by a hydroseeded application of a native seed mix within the disturbed area. In addition to commercially available container plants, cuttings and individuals of Coast Cholla (Opuntia prolifera) and Coast Prickly-pear Cactus (Opuntia littoralis) would planted from individuals found adjacent to the project site. The proposed container plant list is as follows: Species Lemonadeberry (Rhus integrifolia) Spanish Bayonet (Yucca schidigera) Monkeyflower (Mimulus aurantiacus) Laurel Sumac (Malosma laurina) Coast Cholla (Opuntia prolifera) Coast Prickly-pear (Opuntia littoralis) Size 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon 1 gallon Cutting Cutting Quantity 60 20 20 20 10 10 01/11/02 FRI 08:13 FAX 858 560 7779 i]003 Mr. Hernandez M&A# 02-003-01 January 10, 2002 Hydroseed application rates would vary based on the presence of sage scrub vegetation bordering the disturbed area. The hydroseeded mix should be placed into a slurry with a soil binder to facilitate initial growth and deter granivorous birds, mammals, and insects from devouring the seed mix. The fiber mulch and M-Binder would also provide enhanced erosion control properties of the slope. The proposed slurry mix is as follows: Product Wood Fiber Mulch M-Binder Fertilizer (15rl5-15) LbsJAcre 2,000 100 200 The restoration seed mix would consist of the following species with an average application rate as specified for barren areas: Species Artemisia calif arnica California Sagebrush Salvia apiana White Sage Isomeris arborea Bladderpod Rha'mnus crocea Spiny Redbcrry Eriogonum fasciculatum Flat-top Buckwheat Lotus scoparius Deerweed Encelia californica California Encelia Eriophyllum confertiflorum Golden Yarrow Salvia mellifera Black Sage Lupinus succulentus Arroyo Lupine Saiviel collumbariae Chia Eschschottzid californica California Poppy Plantago erecta Dwarf Plantain Lupinus bicolor Dove Lupine Lbs. seed/per this site (5 Ibs. Total) 0.5 0.3 0.5 0.3 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.2 Suggested Purity/Germination 15/50 70/50 90/60 90/40 10/60 90/60 40/60 30/60 70/50 90/80 90/60 90/80 90/80 90/80 Ol/li/02 FRI 08:14 FAX 858 560 7779 1)004 Mr. Hernandez M&A# 02-003-01 January 10, 2002 All seed noted is generally available through commercial sources. Seed collected from coastal San Diego County locations is recommended to fulfill the above requirements. Task 3: Monitoring and Reporting The restoration site would include an annual 3 year post-construction monitoring program with monitoring periods occurring at 0, 12, 24, and 36 months after successful installation of plant materials. The objectives of the monitoring program would be to document and report the status of the restoration effort, as well as provide direction of maintenance activities. Monitoring would involve the use of transect surveys, survival counts, and fixed station photo-documentation. Each monitoring survey would he followed by a report of the site conditions, including an analysis of vegetation trends since planting and percent cover of desired Coastal Sage Scrub vegetation. The cover and composition of the vegetation at the time of each reporting interval would be analyzed relative to the following success milestones: Milestone 0 Month 12 Months 24 Months 36 Months Assessment Criteria Baseline information; no coverage criteria; all planting densities achieved. 100% survival of al! container plants. Coastal Sage Scrub vegetation cover totals at least 20%. 80% overal! survival of all container plants materials. Coastal Sage Scrub vegetation cover totals at least 30%. 100% survival of all plants achieving 12 montli milestone. Coastal Sage Scrub vegetation cover totals at least 40%. 100% survival of all plants achieving 24 month milestone and/or 65% cover. Maintenance Action Plant densities brought up to meet requirements. If cover or survival criteria fail to achieve minimum standards, plant densities will be brought up to 100% of the initial planting densities. If cover or survival criteria fail to achieve minimum standards, plant densities will be brought up to 100% of the initial planting densities If cover criteria is not met, additional planting will be performed to bring all areas up to initial planting densities. Reports would include an assessment of completed and necessary maintenance actions that would promote habitat establishment. Monitoring reports would be submitted to the City of Carlsbad Planning Department and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as required. In addition to scheduled monitoring visits, general qualitative assessments of the site will be conducted periodically to direct maintenance activities throughout the duration of the enhancement program. These assessments would occur at 30, 60, and 90 days after completiori of the installation of plant materials to ensure proper establishment of plant materials. Qualitative assessments will continue to be made at quarterly increments for the duration of the monitoring program. Task 4: Maintenance Maintenance activities would include weed species eradication, removal of debris, and replacement of dead or damaged plant materials. Maintenance visits would be scheduled twice per month for the first six months, monthly for the second six months, then quarterly thereafter until the conclusion of the three-year period. Ol/li/02 FRI 08:15 FAX 858 560 7779 ®°°5 Mr. Hernandez M&A# 02-003-01 Januai-y 10,2002 Please review this scope and attached cost proposal and let me know how you wish to proceed. Timing is ideal for implementing the program to take advantage of winter rains. We are happy to have the opportunity to continue to assist you on this site and look forward to hearing from you with respect to this proposal. If you have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, Barbara L. Merkel , President attached: cost proposal 01/11V02 FRI 08:16 FAX 858 560 7779 Merkel & Associates, Inc.M&A# 02-003-01 ############ osai to Implement the Batiquitos Slope Enhancement at the Hernandez Property in Carlsbac Task 1. On -site Preparation * 2. Planting Staff Project Coordinatio. Reveg. Crew Leader Reveg. Crew Sr. Biologist Reveg, Crew Leader Reveg. Crews Rate Hours Line Total $62.00 $45.00 $28.00 $76.00 $45.00 $28.00 6 8 16 4 8 8 $372.00 $360.00 $448.00 L $304.00 $360.00 $224.00 r Task Totals $1,180.00 j $888.00 | 3. Monitoring and Reporting Principal Consultar$l50.00 Sr. Biologist $76.00 Bio. Tech. $45.00 Graphics Support $42.00 4. Maintenance Sr. Biologist $76.00 Reveg. Crew Leader $45.00 Reveg. Crews $28.00 2 $300.00 3 $228.00 32 $1,440.00 3 $126.00 4 $304.00 8 $360.!00 60 $1,680.00 $2,094.00 I $2,344.00 5. Other Direct Costs Mileage $0.40 250 mi $100.00 Plant Materials, hydroseed $1,000.00 Materials, Reproduction, etc. $20,00 $1,120.00 Grand Total \ $7,626.00 I 01/11/02 FRI 08:16 FAX 858 560 7779 ®007 MERKEL & ASSOCIATES, INC. 5434 Ruffin Road San Diego, CA 92123 Project Facts and Conditions ** Please fill in the boid/itaiicized areas with your information Date: January 10, 2002 M&A Project No. 02-003-01 Your Project No. Phone No: (858)560-5465 Fax No: (858) 560---7779 Project Name: Hernandez Property Party Responsible for Billings: Mr. Tony Hernandez 7558 Navigator Circle, Carlsbad, CA 92009 Principal Contact: Mr. Tony Hernandez Address to which documents are to he sent: same as above Phone Number: (760)213-0496 (cell) Fux Number: (760)804-9486 SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY MERKEL & ASSOCIATES: Slope Enhancement at Hernandez Property: Scope detailed in proposal letter and costs dated January 10, 2002. COSTS: ~ ~ ~~ ' ' ~~ " ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ Not-to-Exceed J> P.O. # (if applicable) Fixed Fee $7,626.00 Time and Materials with an Estimated Cost of $ Amount of Advance $3,000.00 We require 3,000.00 as a deposit to start work. We also require three (3) copies of the blue-line topographic project map and any written accompanying specifications or requirements. 7 We are professional consultants being retained by you to supply biological information on your project. We are not project advocates. We strive to maintain an objective outlook and credibility in our analyses and recommendations by providing the necessary ievel of information at a competitive cost. While we attempt to provide our clients all of the information at our disposal to make clear and logical decisions, we are not representatives of our clients or a particular project and will not make commitments or decisions on behalf of our clients unless specifically directed to do so, in writing. BILLING: Billing for time and material project and not-to-exceed costs, is based upon our hourly rates as of January 1, 200!, which are as follows: Principal $ 150 Biological Technician $46 Project Coordinator $62 Marine Technician $55 Senior Biologist $ 76 Production Graphics/Tech. Support $ 42 Associate Biologist $60 Clerical Support $38 Expert Witness $ 225 Sub-Consultants Cost+15% 01/11/02 FRI 08:17 FAX 858 560 7779 Billings are due and payable within 30 days of invoice date. Additional charges are listed below: Past due Billing Processing Fee for each Additional 30-Day Period $100.00 Interest on overdue billings 1.5%/mo. Lien Release per Document $ 50.00 Proof of Insurance or Additional Insured At Cost Mileage (2 wheel drive) $ 0.40/mile Mileage (4 whee! drive) $ 40/day + mileage Materials At Cost All the above charges are considered material costs for time and material quotes. Attendance at meetings is fen additional charge at the appropriate hourly rate. Express Mail, messenger service, and any materials are additional costs for Fixed Fee projects. Additional work requested by the client or the governing agency and authorized by the client will be billed on a time and materials basis. Our billings will give hours expended for Time and Materials, but not for Fixed Fee projects. Detail work items will not be given by those hours charged. This is an unusual condition and requires tremendous accounting effort on our part to research the breakdown. Initial this box if such information is required. The extra cost will be 5% of the Fixed Fee or the fmai T/M charge per invoice. In addition to supplying us with three copies of blue-line maps showing topographic relief of the site, we need to have a map showing access. We will also require any map numbering or filing numbers as well as the project filing name for our reporf document. We also may need keys to any locked gates. Consider these needs when supplying us with the previously requested items. Other items we will require are as follows: No maps needed to begin work. Please check to be sure you have filled in the necessary information above and sign below to acknowledge your understanding of our terms. Return a completed copy of this document to us along with any other necessary items for us to commence work. Documents produced under this agreement, will be the property of the client upon full payment of all costs and will be submitted to the client or designee. Merkel & Associates will not directly submit these documents to public agencies, unless so requested by the client. Merke! & Associates does, however, reserve the right totailize generic biological information collected during the course of the investigation to prepare scientific papers, talks/seminars, or marketing materials for public dissemination. The undersigned client also hereby agrees to hold harmless Merkel & Associates, Inc., a California corporation, for biological reporting and other associated services rendered. The information provided will be to the best of our knowledge and abilities and said information may or may not support the proposed project. Merkel & Associates is an independent biological consulting firm, contracted to provide factual information and objective analyses. Merkei & Associates is not a project proponent or representative of the engineer or applicant. . _ _ -----ame I ^^ - --- I itle Date Company Name Thank you Merkel & Associates, Inc. Date