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`q44:09 City Council Staff Report
July 9, 2024
Agenda Item No. 6
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: David A. Webb, Public Works Director - 949-644-3311,
dawebb@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Bob Stein, Assistant City Engineer - 949-644-3311,
rstein@newportbeachca.gov
Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Chambers Group,
TITLE: Inc. to Monitor and Maintain San Diego Creek Trash Interceptor
Project Landscaping, Contract No. 7127
ABSTRACT:
The City of Newport Beach has received proposals for the San Diego Creek Trash
Interceptor Vegetation Monitoring and Maintenance and requests City Council approval
of a professional services agreement with Chambers Group, Inc. The consultant will
monitor and maintain the native vegetation, installed as part of the San Diego Creek Trash
Interceptor project, ensuring the project meets the set restoration targets required by the
California Coastal Commission.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
a) Find the requirement for environmental review under the California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA") is satisfied by the September 25, 2018 Council adoption of
Resolution No. 2018-67, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ND2018-002 (SCH
No. 2018081013) for the Newport Bay Water Wheel Project (PA2018-153), a.k.a. San
Diego Creek Trash Interceptor Project, including the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Plan prepared for San Diego Creek Trash Interceptor Project, pursuant to
the California Environmental Quality Act State CEQA Guidelines and City Council
Policy K-3; and
b) Approve a five-year professional services agreement with Chambers Group, Inc. for a
total not -to -exceed fee of $419,015.07 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the contract.
DISCUSSION:
On July 11, 2023, the City Council approved the construction contract for the San Diego
Creek Trash Interceptor. (See Attachment B for the locations of landscaped areas within
the project site.) The permitted project includes restoring 0.75 acres of hydroseeded
native areas on the north bank, along with installing 64 small native trees on the south
bank.
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Though not required by the California Coastal Commission, one -gallon native plants are
also included in the north bank landscaping at the request of the Irvine Company. The
California Coastal Commission set restoration targets of 75% native cover with less than
5% invasive plant cover within five years after installation of the permit -required
restoration landscaping. The five-year monitoring and maintenance period commenced
on June 7, 2024, and will be completed on June 6, 2029, if the restoration targets are
met.
On December 21, 2023, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to consultants
interested in monitoring and maintaining areas of the newly restored, native plant habitat
install as part on the Trash Interceptor project. Three consultants submitted qualifications:
Chambers Group, Inc. (Chambers), SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA), and
Tidal Influence. Each consultant provided resumes and examples of maintenance of
coastal restoration projects, or, as examples of professional maintenance of coastal
restoration projects are rare, examples of native plant restoration projects located close
to the coast. Based on the submitted resumes and representative restoration projects, all
three consultants were deemed qualified to manage and monitor coastal restoration
projects or similar near -coastal restoration projects.
Chambers, SWCA, and Tidal Influence were subsequently invited to propose on the
monitoring and maintaining of the newly landscaped areas along San Diego Creek for a
five-year period that would likely start in September 2024. All three consultants submitted
proposals. A panel consisting of three City staff members, which did not include the City's
project manager, reviewed and rated the proposals. The average rating results were as
follows; Chambers 97, Tidal Influence 84, and SWCA 80. The City's project manager
thought the innovative approach proposed by Tidal Influence may have been underrated.
Therefore, the project manager requested that staff from Chambers and Tidal Influence
be invited for interviews by City staff.
The interviews were held on May 1, 2024, in front of a panel of three City staff members.
Knowing that it would be difficult to select between Chambers and Tidal Influence, as both
are experienced consultants with good performance track records on City projects, a list
of very challenging, but practical questions, was generated that each consultant team
responded to during their 30-minute interviews.
After the interviews, the City panelists judged the responses provided by each consultant
for clarity and completeness. Based on this "side -by -side" comparison, all three panelists
agreed that Chambers' responses were qualitatively superior. Note that the City's project
manager, as an informational resource, was present during the interviews, but not did
participate in the interviews or in the subsequent discussions among staff. The three
panelists made its decision that Chambers was the preferred selection.
Staff then reviewed Chambers fee proposal and found the fee reasonable and consistent
with maintenance costs for other restoration projects. Therefore, staff recommends
approval of a five-year professional services agreement with Chambers Group, Inc. for a
total not -to -exceed fee of $419,015.07 (Attachment A).
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 includes sufficient funding for this work. It
will be expensed to the Environmental Liability Account (No. 16701-980000), which is to
be used exclusively for projects that involve trash collection and improving recycling
efforts of commercial trash collection. The budgeted amount of $419,015.07 is expected
to cover all project costs for a period of 4.75 years from September 15, 2024, through
June 15, 2029. The 5-year, permit -required maintenance term ends on June 6, 2029.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Staff recommends the City Council find the requirement for environmental review under
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is satisfied by the September 25, 2018
Council adoption of Resolution No. 2018-67, a Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Newport Beach, California, Adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ND2018-002
(SCH No. 2018081013) for the Newport Bay Water Wheel Project (PA2018-153), a.k.a.
San Diego Creek Trash Interceptor Project, including the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Plan prepared for San Diego Creek Trash Interceptor Project, pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act, State CEQA Guidelines and City Council Policy
K-3.
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The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of
the meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A — Professional Services Agreement
Attachment B — Location Map
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ATTACHMENT A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH CHAMBERS GROUP, INC. FOR
SAN DIEGO CREEK TRASH INTERCEPTOR PROJECT — LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and
entered into as of this 15th day of September, 2024 ("Effective Date"), by and between
the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a California municipal corporation and charter city
("City"), and CHAMBERS GROUP, INC., a California corporation ("Consultant"), whose
address is 3151 Airway Avenue, #F208, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, and is made with
reference to the following:
RECITALS
A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws
of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being
conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of City.
B. City desires to engage Consultant to provided qualified biologists and landscape
maintenance staff for habitat maintenance and monitoring activities along the San
Diego Creek as part of the City's Trash Interceptor project ("Project").
C. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and
knowledge to provide the professional services described in this Agreement.
D. City has solicited and received a proposal from Consultant, has reviewed the
previous experience and evaluated the expertise of Consultant, and desires to
retain Consultant to render professional services under the terms and conditions
set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned parties
as follows:
1. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date, and shall
terminate on June 15, 2029, unless terminated earlier as set forth herein.
2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
Consultant shall diligently perform all the services described in the Scope of
Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference ("Services"
or "Work"). City may elect to delete certain Services within the Scope of Services at its
sole discretion.
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1 Time is of the essence in the performance of Services under this Agreement
and Consultant shall perform the Services in accordance with the schedule included in
Exhibit A. In the absence of a specific schedule, the Services shall be performed to
completion in a diligent and timely manner. The failure by Consultant to strictly adhere to
the schedule set forth in Exhibit A, if any, or perform the Services in a diligent and timely
manner may result in termination of this Agreement by City.
3.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant shall not be responsible for
delays due to causes beyond Consultant's reasonable control. However, in the case of
any such delay in the Services to be provided for the Project, each party hereby agrees
to provide notice within two (2) calendar days of the occurrence causing the delay to the
other party so that all delays can be addressed.
3.3 Consultant shall submit all requests for extensions of time for performance
in writing to the Project Administrator as defined herein not later than ten (10) calendar
days after the start of the condition that purportedly causes a delay. The Project
Administrator shall review all such requests and may grant reasonable time extensions
for unforeseeable delays that are beyond Consultant's control.
3.4 For all time periods not specifically set forth herein, Consultant shall
respond in the most expedient and appropriate manner under the circumstances, by
hand -delivery or mail.
4. COMPENSATION TO CONSULTANT
4.1 City shall pay Consultant for the Services on a time and expense not -to -
exceed basis in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the Schedule of Billing
Rates attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant's
compensation for all Work performed in accordance with this Agreement, including all
reimbursable items and subconsultant fees, shall not exceed Four Hundred Nineteen
Thousand Fifteen Dollars and 07/100 ($419,015.07), without prior written authorization
from City. No billing rate changes shall be made during the term of this Agreement without
the prior written approval of City.
4.2 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the Work
performed the preceding month. Consultant's bills shall include the name of the person
who performed the Work, a brief description of the Services performed and/or the specific
task in the Scope of Services to which it relates, the date the Services were performed,
the number of hours spent on all Work billed on an hourly basis, and a description of any
reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Consultant no later than thirty (30) calendar
days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff.
4.3 City shall reimburse Consultant only for those costs or expenses specifically
identified in Exhibit B to this Agreement or specifically approved in writing in advance by
City.
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4.4 Consultant shall not receive any compensation for Extra Work performed
without the prior written authorization of City. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any
Work that is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project,
but which is not included within the Scope of Services and which the parties did not
reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
Compensation for any authorized Extra Work shall be paid in accordance with the
Schedule of Billing Rates as set forth in Exhibit B.
5. PROJECT MANAGER
5.1 Consultant shall designate a Project Manager, who shall coordinate all
phases of the Project. This Project Manager shall be available to City at all reasonable
times during the Agreement term. Consultant has designated Heather Clayton to be its
Project Manager. Consultant shall not remove or reassign the Project Manager or any
personnel listed in Exhibit A or assign any new or replacement personnel to the Project
without the prior written consent of City. City's approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld with respect to the removal or assignment of non -key personnel.
5.2 Consultant, at the sole discretion of City, shall remove from the Project any
of its personnel assigned to the performance of Services upon written request of City.
Consultant warrants that it will continuously furnish the necessary personnel to complete
the Project on a timely basis as contemplated by this Agreement.
5.3 If Consultant is performing inspection services for City, the Project Manager
and any other assigned staff shall be equipped with a cellular phone to communicate with
City staff. The Project Manager's cellular phone number shall be provided to City.
6. ADMINISTRATION
This Agreement will be administered by the Public Works. City's Director of Public
Works or designee shall be the Project Administrator and shall have the authority to act
for City under this Agreement. The Project Administrator shall represent City in all matters
pertaining to the Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement.
7. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
To assist Consultant in the execution of its responsibilities under this Agreement,
City agrees to provide access to and upon request of Consultant, one copy of all existing
relevant information on file at City. City will provide all such materials in a timely manner
so as not to cause delays in Consultant's Work schedule.
8. STANDARD OF CARE
8.1 All of the Services shall be performed by Consultant or under Consultant's
supervision. Consultant represents that it possesses the professional and technical
personnel required to perform the Services required by this Agreement, and that it will
perform all Services in a manner commensurate with community professional standards
and with the ordinary degree of skill and care that would be used by other reasonably
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competent practitioners of the same discipline under similar circumstances. All Services
shall be performed by qualified and experienced personnel who are not employed by City.
By delivery of completed Work, Consultant certifies that the Work conforms to the
requirements of this Agreement, all applicable federal, state and local laws, and legally
recognized professional standards.
8.2 Consultant represents and warrants to City that it has, shall obtain, and shall
keep in full force and effect during the term hereof, at its sole cost and expense, all
licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature that is
legally required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant shall maintain a City
of Newport Beach business license during the term of this Agreement.
8.3 Consultant shall not be responsible for delay, nor shall Consultant be
responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by reason of strikes,
lockouts, accidents, acts of God, or the failure of City to furnish timely information or to
approve or disapprove Consultant's Work promptly, or delay or faulty performance by
City, contractors, or governmental agencies.
9. HOLD HARMLESS
9.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend
and hold harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
volunteers and employees (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties"), from and against any
and all claims (including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death or damage to
property), demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses,
judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation,
attorneys' fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever
(individually, a Claim; collectively, "Claims"), and which relate (directly or indirectly) to the
negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant or its principals, officers,
agents, employees, vendors, suppliers, subconsultants, subcontractors, anyone
employed directly or indirectly by any of them or for whose acts they may be liable, or any
or all of them.
9.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to require
Consultant to indemnify the Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising from the sole
negligence, active negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Nothing in
this indemnity shall be construed as authorizing any award of attorneys' fees in any action
on or to enforce the terms of this Agreement. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and
liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do
not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by the
Consultant.
10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is understood that City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis
and Consultant is not an agent or employee of City. The manner and means of
conducting the Work are under the control of Consultant, except to the extent they are
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limited by statute, rule or regulation and the expressed terms of this Agreement. No civil
service status or other right of employment shall accrue to Consultant or its employees.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute approval for Consultant or any
of Consultant's employees or agents, to be the agents or employees of City. Consultant
shall have the responsibility for and control over the means of performing the Work,
provided that Consultant is in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Anything in
this Agreement that may appear to give City the right to direct Consultant as to the details
of the performance of the Work or to exercise a measure of control over Consultant shall
mean only that Consultant shall follow the desires of City with respect to the results of the
Services.
11. COOPERATION
Consultant agrees to work closely and cooperate fully with City's designated
Project Administrator and any other agencies that may have jurisdiction or interest in the
Work to be performed. City agrees to cooperate with the Consultant on the Project.
12. CITY POLICY
Consultant shall discuss and review all matters relating to policy and Project
direction with City's Project Administrator in advance of all critical decision points in order
to ensure the Project proceeds in a manner consistent with City goals and policies.
13. PROGRESS
Consultant is responsible for keeping the Project Administrator informed on a
regular basis regarding the status and progress of the Project, activities performed and
planned, and any meetings that have been scheduled or are desired.
14. INSURANCE
Without limiting Consultant's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement
of Work, Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term
of this Agreement or for other periods as specified in this Agreement, policies of insurance
of the type, amounts, terms and conditions described in the Insurance Requirements
attached hereto as Exhibit C, and incorporated herein by reference.
15. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS
Except as specifically authorized under this Agreement, the Services to be
provided under this Agreement shall not be assigned, transferred contracted or
subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City. Any of the following shall be
construed as an assignment: The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of any
of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Consultant, or of the interest of any general
partner or joint venturer or syndicate member or cotenant if Consultant is a partnership or
joint -venture or syndicate or co -tenancy, which shall result in changing the control of
Consultant. Control means fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting power or twenty-five
percent (25%) or more of the assets of the corporation, partnership or joint -venture.
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16. SUBCONTRACTING
The subcontractors authorized by City, if any, to perform Work on this Project are
identified in Exhibit A. Consultant shall be fully responsible to City for all acts and
omissions of any subcontractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall create any contractual
relationship between City and any subcontractor nor shall it create any obligation on the
part of City to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to any such subcontractor
other than as otherwise required by law. City is an intended beneficiary of any Work
performed by the subcontractor for purposes of establishing a duty of care between the
subcontractor and City. Except as specifically authorized herein, the Services to be
provided under this Agreement shall not be otherwise assigned, transferred, contracted
or subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City.
17. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
17.1 Each and every report, draft, map, record, plan, document and other writing
produced, including but not limited to, websites, blogs, social media accounts and
applications (hereinafter "Documents"), prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant,
its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors, in the course of implementing this
Agreement, shall become the exclusive property of City, and City shall have the sole right
to use such materials in its discretion without further compensation to Consultant or any
other party. Additionally, all material posted in cyberspace by Consultant, its officers,
employees, agents and subcontractors, in the course of implementing this Agreement,
shall become the exclusive property of City, and City shall have the sole right to use such
materials in its discretion without further compensation to Consultant or any other party.
Consultant shall, at Consultant's expense, provide such Documents, including all logins
and password information to City upon prior written request.
17.2 Documents, including drawings and specifications, prepared by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by
City or others on any other project. Any use of completed Documents for other projects
and any use of incomplete Documents without specific written authorization from
Consultant will be at City's sole risk and without liability to Consultant. Further, any and
all liability arising out of changes made to Consultant's deliverables under this Agreement
by City or persons other than Consultant is waived against Consultant, and City assumes
full responsibility for such changes unless City has given Consultant prior notice and has
received from Consultant written consent for such changes.
17.3 All written documents shall be transmitted to City in formats compatible with
Microsoft Office and/or viewable with Adobe Acrobat.
18. CONFIDENTIALITY
All Documents, including drafts, preliminary drawings or plans, notes and
communications that result from the Services in this Agreement, shall be kept confidential
unless City expressly authorizes in writing the release of information.
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19. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNITY
Consultant shall defend and indemnify City, its agents, officers, representatives
and employees against any and all liability, including costs, for infringement or alleged
infringement of any United States' letters patent, trademark, or copyright, including costs,
contained in Consultant's Documents provided under this Agreement.
20. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the Services to be
performed under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate
records with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and any Services,
expenditures and disbursements charged to City, for a minimum period of three (3) years,
or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant
under this Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly identifiable.
Consultant shall allow a representative of City to examine, audit and make transcripts or
copies of such records and invoices during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow
inspection of all Work, data, Documents, proceedings and activities related to the
Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant
under this Agreement.
21. WITHHOLDINGS
City may withhold payment to Consultant of any disputed sums until satisfaction of
the dispute with respect to such payment. Such withholding shall not be deemed to
constitute a failure to pay according to the terms of this Agreement. Consultant shall not
discontinue Work as a result of such withholding. Consultant shall have an immediate
right to appeal to the City Manager or designee with respect to such disputed sums.
Consultant shall be entitled to receive interest on any withheld sums at the rate of return
that City earned on its investments during the time period, from the date of withholding of
any amounts found to have been improperly withheld.
22. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
In the event of errors or omissions that are due to the negligence or professional
inexperience of Consultant which result in expense to City greater than what would have
resulted if there were not errors or omissions in the Work accomplished by Consultant,
the additional design, construction and/or restoration expense shall be borne by
Consultant. Nothing in this Section is intended to limit City's rights under the law or any
other sections of this Agreement.
23. CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONSULTANTS
City reserves the right to employ other Consultants in connection with the Project.
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24. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
24.1 Consultant or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the
California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act") and/or Government Code §§ 1090 et
seq., which (1) require such persons to disclose any financial interest that may
foreseeably be materially affected by the Work performed under this Agreement, and (2)
prohibit such persons from making, or participating in making, decisions that will
foreseeably financially affect such interest.
24.2 If subject to the Act and/or Government Code §§ 1090 et seq., Consultant
shall conform to all requirements therein. Failure to do so constitutes a material breach
and is grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement by City. Consultant shall
indemnify and hold harmless City for any and all claims for damages resulting from
Consultant's violation of this Section.
25. NOTICES
25.1 All notices, demands, requests or approvals, including any change in
mailing address, to be given under the terms of this Agreement shall be given in writing,
and conclusively shall be deemed served when delivered personally, or on the third
business day after the deposit thereof in the United States mail, postage prepaid, first-
class mail, addressed as hereinafter provided.
25.2 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from Consultant to City shall
be addressed to City at:
Attn: Director of Public Works
Public Works
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
25.3 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Consultant shall
be addressed to Consultant at:
Attn: Heather Clayton
Chambers Group, Inc.
3151 Airway Avenue, #F208
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
26. CLAIMS
Unless a shorter time is specified elsewhere in this Agreement, before making its
final request for payment under this Agreement, Consultant shall submit to City, in writing,
all claims for compensation under or arising out of this Agreement. Consultant's
acceptance of the final payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims for compensation
under or arising out of this Agreement except those previously made in writing and
identified by Consultant in writing as unsettled at the time of its final request for payment.
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Consultant and City expressly agree that in addition to any claims filing requirements set
forth in the Agreement, Consultant shall be required to file any claim Consultant may have
against City in strict conformance with the Government Claims Act (Government Code
sections 900 et seq.).
27. BONDING
27.1 Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the
term of this Contract both of the following: (1) a Faithful Performance Bond in the amount
of one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount to be paid Consultant as set forth in
this Contract in the form attached as Exhibit E and incorporated herein by reference; and
(2) a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%)
of the total amount to be paid Consultant as set forth in this Contract and in the form
attached as Exhibit D and incorporated herein by reference.
27.2 The Faithful Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond
shall be issued by an insurance organization or surety (1) currently authorized by the
Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance in the State of California, (2)
listed as an acceptable surety in the latest revision of the Federal Register Circular 570,
and (3) assigned a Policyholders' Rating A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class
VI (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide: Property -
Casualty.
27.3 Consultant shall deliver, concurrently with execution of this Contract, the
Faithful Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond, and a certified copy
of the "Certificate of Authority" of the Insurer or Surety issued by the Insurance
Commissioner, which authorizes the Insurer or Surety to transact surety insurance in the
State of California.
28. PREVAILING WAGES
28.1 Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Labor Code of the State of
California, not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages including legal
holidays and overtime Work for each craft or type of workman needed to execute the
Work contemplated under the Contract shall be paid to all workmen employed on the
Work to be done according to the Contract by the Consultant and any subcontractor. In
accordance with the California Labor Code (Sections 1770 et seq.), the Director of
Industrial Relations has ascertained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in the
locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification, or type of
workman or mechanic needed to execute the Contract. A copy of said determination is
available by calling the prevailing wage hotline number (415) 703-4774 and requesting
one from the Department of Industrial Relations. The Consultant is required to obtain the
wage determinations from the Department of Industrial Relations and post at the job site
the prevailing rate or per diem wages. It shall be the obligation of the Consultant or any
subcontractor under him/her to comply with all State of California labor laws, rules and
regulations, and the parties agree that the City shall not be liable for any violation thereof.
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28.2 If both the Davis -Bacon Act and State of California prevailing wage laws
apply and the federal and state prevailing rate of per diem wages differ, Consultant and
subcontractor, if any, shall pay the higher of the two rates. Said prevailing rate of per
diem wages are on file at the City, Office of the City Clerk, 100 Civic Center Drive,
Newport Beach, California 92660, and are available to any interested party on request.
29. LABOR
29.1 Consultant shall conform with all applicable provisions of state and federal
law including, but not limited to, applicable provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards
Act ("FLSA") (29 USCA § 201, et seq.).
29.2 Consultant shall comply with all applicable provisions of the California Labor
Code, including the Displaced Janitors Opportunity Act (Labor Code §§1060-1065). 34.3
Whenever Consultant has knowledge that any actual or potential labor dispute is delaying
or threatens to delay the timely performance of this Agreement, Consultant shall
immediately give written notice to City, and provide all relevant information.
29.3 Consultant represents that all persons working under this Agreement are
verified to be U.S. citizens or persons legally authorized to work in the United States.
29.4 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend,
and hold harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
volunteers, and employees from loss or damage, including but not limited to attorneys'
fees, and other costs of defense by reason of actual or alleged violations of any applicable
federal, state and local labor laws or law, rules, and/or regulations. This obligation shall
survive the expiration and/or termination of the Agreement.
30. TERMINATION
30.1 In the event that either party fails or refuses to perform any of the provisions
of this Agreement at the time and in the manner required, that party shall be deemed in
default in the performance of this Agreement. If such default is not cured within a period
of two (2) calendar days, or if more than two (2) calendar days are reasonably required
to cure the default and the defaulting party fails to give adequate assurance of due
performance within two (2) calendar days after receipt of written notice of default,
specifying the nature of such default and the steps necessary to cure such default, and
thereafter diligently take steps to cure the default, the non -defaulting party may terminate
the Agreement forthwith by giving to the defaulting party written notice thereof.
30.2 Notwithstanding the above provisions, City shall have the right, at its sole
and absolute discretion and without cause, of terminating this Agreement at any time by
giving no less than seven (7) calendar days' prior written notice to Consultant. In the
event of termination under this Section, City shall pay Consultant for Services
satisfactorily performed and costs incurred up to the effective date of termination for which
Consultant has not been previously paid. On the effective date of termination, Consultant
shall deliver to City all reports, Documents and other information developed or
accumulated in the performance of this Agreement, whether in draft or final form.
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31. STANDARD PROVISIONS
31.1 Recitals. City and Consultant acknowledge that the above Recitals are true
and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement.
31.2 Compliance with all Laws. Consultant shall, at its own cost and expense,
comply with all statutes, ordinances, regulations and requirements of all governmental
entities, including federal, state, county or municipal, whether now in force or hereinafter
enacted. In addition, all Work prepared by Consultant shall conform to applicable City,
county, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and permit requirements and be subject
to approval of the Project Administrator and City.
31.3 Waiver. A waiver by either party of any breach, of any term, covenant or
condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach
of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether of the
same or a different character.
31.4 Integrated Contract. This Agreement represents the full and complete
understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties hereto, and all
preliminary negotiations and agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein.
No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions herein.
31.5 Conflicts or Inconsistencies. In the event there are any conflicts or
inconsistencies between this Agreement and the Scope of Services or any other
attachments attached hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.
31.6 Interpretation. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or
against either party by reason of the authorship of the Agreement or any other rule of
construction which might otherwise apply.
31.7 Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a
written document executed by both Consultant and City and approved as to form by the
City Attorney.
31.8 Severability. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid,
illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining
provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
31.9 Controlling Law and Venue. The laws of the State of California shall govern
this Agreement and all matters relating to it and any action brought relating to this
Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of
Orange, State of California.
31.10 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal
opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee
or applicant for employment because race, religious creed, color, national origin,
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ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation,
age or any other impermissible basis under law.
31.11 No Attorneys' Fees. In the event of any dispute or legal action arising under
this Agreement, the prevailing party shall not be entitled to attorneys' fees.
31.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall
constitute one (1) and the same instrument.
[SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
on the dates written below.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Date: d;)/(alIu'��[
By: �6j)
a n C. Harp
Ci y Attorney
ATTEST:
Date:
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
a California municipal corporation
Date:
By:
Will O'Neill
Mayor
CONSULTANT: Chambers Group, Inc., a
California corporation
Date:
By: By:
Leilani I. Brown Mike McEntee
City Clerk President/Chief Operations Officer
Date:
By:
Alex Gurrola
Chief Executive Offices, Chief Financial
Officer
[END OF SIGNATURES]
Attachments: Exhibit A
— Scope of Services
Exhibit B
— Schedule of Billing Rates
Exhibit C
— Insurance Requirements
Exhibit D -- Labor and Materials Payment Bond
Exhibit E —
Faithful Performance Bond
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EXHIBIT
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Scope of Work
Task 1: Perform Contract Administration
Chambers Group understands that in order for a project to be successful, good communication must
occur. Heather Clayton will serve as Project Manager, primary point -of -contact, and lead Restoration
Ecologist. Having a Project Manager experienced with the types of tasks required in this contract and
serving as the single point of contact is key to avoiding inefficiencies and misguided efforts that could
cause delays or disrupt budgets. The top -down approach ensures consistency, effectiveness, and
accountability.
Our Project Administration support task includes:
• Advanced scheduling and frequent oversight of the Project team to accomplish the required services
and achieve the expected results.
• Being responsible for costs, schedules, and deliverables.
• Attending in -person or virtual meetings as needed.
• Providing document quality for overall technical presentation, accuracy, defensibility, and readability.
• Maintaining regular communication and providing Project status updates with City Project Manager.
Up to 24 hours annually (120 total) will be provided for various project administration, coordination, and
support services that may arise through August 1, 2029.
Task 2: Restoration Maintenance
Chambers Group's restoration division will conduct regular restoration maintenance for the
approximate 0.75-acre restoration area located on the north bank and the 64 newly planted trees
located on the south bank of the San Diego Creek Project site. Crews will perform maintenance activities
such as irrigation inspections, re -seeding, focused weed removal, and erosion control over a 5-year
period beginning in August 2024 and ending August 2029. Restoration Ecologists will also conduct
scheduled qualitative monitoring and reporting. These subtasks are detailed below.
Task 2a. Qualitative Monitoring and Reporting
Qualitative monitoring and two types of reporting are included in this task. The two types of reports
include: (1) a brief email summary of all work that occurred after each maintenance visit (estimated to
take 30 minutes each), and (2) detailed qualitative monitoring reports that provide an assessment of the
restoration effort to date (estimated to take 2 hours each). The qualitative monitoring inspections will
be conducted by a Chambers Group Restoration Ecologist who will assess the Project planting area
according to the monitoring schedule presented in the San Diego Creek Trash Interceptor Project
Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan prepared by Tidal Influence (HMMP). General estimates of
native plant cover and non-native plant cover, as well as overall plant health, and plant survivorship will
be recorded on a brief monitoring form. The Restoration Ecologist will also assess the need for a
modified irrigation schedule if needed based on soil moisture and plant stress, and communicate any
deficiencies to the Chambers Group in-house Restoration Crew as well as to the City. Site photographs
from the permanent photo points will be included in the qualitative monitoring reports. The reports will
be submitted to the City within 1 week of completing the qualitative monitoring inspection.
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The Restoration Ecologist will work closely with the Restoration Crew to make sure the qualitative
monitoring inspections overlap with the restoration crew maintenance visits whenever possible.
Monitoring will occur monthly for the first year after installation and quarterly for the next 4 years.
Task 2b. Irrigation Inspections
An in-house Chambers Group Restoration Foreman and Restoration Technician will perform one annual
irrigation inspection and repair visit to replace up to 20 percent of the 2-inch schedule-40 PVC pipe and
irrigation valves each year for up to 3 years. This task assumes that the City will have an irrigation system
equipped with a solar -powered controller box and a permanent water source that will supply water
through temporary pipes across the bridge from the neighboring businesses. Water will be paid for by
the City. It is also assumed that 3 years of irrigation will be necessary for this Project and that after 3
years, the vegetation will be established and no longer requiring supplemental water. If additional
watering is necessary, or if unforeseen major irrigation system repairs are needed, Chambers Group will
communicate with the City Project Manager and additional funding will be discussed.
Task 2c. Seeding
Starting Year 3, a Chambers Group botanist will perform three annual seed collection visits within the
Lower San Diego Creek Watershed during the peak seeding periods. Seeds will be selected to match the
current hydro -seed palette along with any other available seed that is characteristic of species present
within Arroyo Willow Thickets, Mulefat Thickets, Pickleweed Mats, and Quailbush Scrub habitats. Proper
seed collection protocols identified in the HMMP will be followed and no more than 10 percent of the
seed from an individual plant or population will be collected. If seed procurement faces any limiting
factors, a contract shall be set up with a local native seed -supply company to supplement any
deficiencies. Seed will be collected from within the Lower San Diego Creek watershed to the greatest
extent feasible.
If establishment of hydroseeded and planted natives do not meet success criteria, a Chambers Group
botanist will document areas where establishment is low or where any die back has occurred. Based on
the restoration areas' specified vegetation community map, a short memo will be submitted providing
community appropriate recommendations for infill planting in under -performing areas.
Task 2d. Focused Weed Removal
Restoration Crews will perform weekly maintenance during the growing season (i.e., February through
June), and up to two times per month during July through March, starting in August 2024 through
August 2029. As the native vegetation becomes established, it is expected that less weeding will become
necessary and the maintenance scheduled may be revised at that time. Scheduled weeding efforts will
target all observed non-native species with particular emphasis on California Invasive Plant Council (Cal -
I PC) species such as those listed in the HMMP, Weeding will be performed by hand by our trained
restoration team to preserve the integrity of the hydromulch, Best Management Practices (BMPs), and
emerging seedlings. Weeds will be removed prior to seed set or bagged for disposal off -site if potentially
viable seed is present on any of the plants to the greatest extent feasible. If tools or other mechanical
methods are deemed to be potentially more effective, Chambers Group will reach out to the City for
approval from the Project Manager once the vegetation is established.
Task 2e. Erosion Control
It is assumed the Contractor will install appropriate BMPs on the site prior to hydroseeding and prior to
August 2024 when the contract begins. To ensure the newly completed restoration site is continually
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protected from erosion, Chambers Group will replace up to seven rows of straw wattles spaced every 10
feet after Year 1 and at the end of Year 2 to stabilize the soil and protect newly establishing native plants.
The straw wattles will be staked with wooden stakes every 4 feet to keep them secure. Sites will be
actively monitored during each visit for signs of erosion. If erosion is observed, Chambers Group will
address the need for additional BMP measures at that time and discuss any added costs with the City
should the need arise. It is estimated that it will take a crew of four Restoration Technicians 2 days to
install the replacement straw wattles each year.
Task 3: Chemical (Herbicide) Weed Control
Chambers Group will implement up to four herbicide application events during the 5-year contract
period in support of non-native plant control efforts. Our in-house Restoration Crew and well -trained
Foreman/Qualified Applicator Licensees (QALs) are knowledgeable in plant identification and plant
species treatment methods. The QAL is authorized to apply herbicide by the Department of Pesticide
Regulation and will oversee all herbicide application on -site. Safety is a top priority, and all applications
will be conducted in accordance with all state and federal regulations in addition to any City -specific
requirements. This task assumes that the QAL will be accompanied by the regular maintenance crew;
days when herbicide application occurs, there will be three crew members present.
We understand that only herbicide that is approved of and deemed safe by the City may be used within
the Project site. Chambers Group assumes the City will coordinate with any resource agencies for
approval if necessary prior to application. Herbicide application will be overseen by a qualified herbicide
applicator with their QAL and application will remain in compliance with all state and federal
regulations.
Task 4: Cowbird Trapping
Chambers Group will work with sub -contractor Griffith Wildlife Biology to implement a 5-year cowbird
trapping program. Before and during each trapping season (i.e., March 15 through August 16),
Chambers Group Biologists will assess the surrounding 300-foot perimeter of the Project site for the
presence of cowbirds to determine when trap setup should be initiated. This task assumes installation
and monitoring of one cowbird trap each year for 5 years. The vicinity of the restoration site shall be
monitored by a Chambers Group Biologist four times a month for 6 months during the least Bell's vireo
nesting season within the 5-year period. Any breeding least Bell's vireo pairs observed will be
documented in the third year following the completion of construction activities and if the cowbird trap
exceeds in trapping more than two pairs of cowbirds in the third -year, coordination will commence
between Griffith Wildlife Biology and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to decide if
trapping outcomes would necessitate further trapping efforts exceeding 5 years so as to support
breeding least Bell's vireo populations. It is assumed that focused surveys and nest monitoring for least
Bell's vireo will be performed by others (e.g., Psomas) and that Chambers Group can rely on the results
of those surveys.
Each year's trapping results will be formalized into a report including data gathered during trapping
efforts, each trap's location, number of cowbirds trapped, number of least Bell's vireo breeding pairs,
and any cowbird eggs or young observed in or near vireo nests (as provided by others). A report shall be
submitted to City for review each year detailing the trapping efforts, traps set and locations, number of
cowbirds trapped, least Bell's vireo breeding pairs observed, and if any cowbird eggs or young are
observed in or near vireo nests. Following the City's review and approval of the report, Griffith Wildlife
Biology will submit the final report to CDFW in accordance with the permits.
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Task 5: Quantitative Assessments and Annual Reporting
Chambers Group proposes to conduct quantitative vegetation surveys annually, beginning in the second
year of the project, one year after hydroseeding and container plant installation is complete. As the
hydroseeding is expected to take at least a year before substantial growth is realized and to save on
costs, quantitative surveys the first year are not needed. Instead, progress will be assessed qualitatively
the first year. Assessment methods will be consistent with those detailed in the HMMP. Floristic
inventories, supporting graphics, and photographic documentation will occur throughout the Project
area to document species richness and overall plant health. Vegetative coverage will be calculated by
sampling native and non-native cover within 32 randomly placed 1m by 1m square quadrats. The
quadrats will be spaced approximately 5 meters apart along 20-m transects. It is assumed that up to 8
twenty -meter transects will be sampled along the north bank each year during Years 2 through 5, each
with 4 quadrats. The coverage of each plant that has its canopy overlapping within the quadrat
boundary will be recorded. Both the cover of native and non-native vegetation will be recorded as well
as the coverage of bare ground. The sampling quadrats will be revisited each year and depicted
graphically on an aerial image to be included with each report. If it is determined that sufficient data are
not being captured to accurately depict the coverage at the site and significant statistical power is not
achieved, Chambers Group will add additional transects to the quantitative assessment, but reserves the
right to adjust our costs if additional survey days are required.
To assess the survival of container plant species on the south bank, Chambers Group will count the
number of living trees within the landscaping area for 5 years. After 3 years, it often becomes difficult to
determine which plants were installed as container plants and which species grew as natural recruits.
Each of the 64 trees will be marked with an aluminum tree tag and GPS coordinates will be recorded.
Tree survivorship will be documented in each annual report and recommendations for replacement
plantings will be made if necessary. Furthermore, the cover of non-native species will be recorded within
each tree planting basin and within and area 5 feet beyond the limits of the basin. This non-native
vegetative cover number will be included in the annual reports and compared against the performance
criteria (e.g., less than 5% of that total area).
No California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) will be performed as a CRAM was not required before
the project was cleared and the permits for the Project do not require a CRAM to track the vegetation.
Chambers Group will prepare an annual summary report each year for 5 years. The annual report for
Years 2 through Year 5 will be submitted within 45 days after completing the quantitative vegetation
survey. A comparison of the onsite vegetative cover with the performance criteria will be included in
each report. The report will also include qualitative discussions on overall plant growth and
establishment, potential threats to the Project, vandalism, erosion, maintenance activities performed,
remedial measures taken, and will discuss recommendations (if necessary) for additional remedial
measures should the site indicate a lack of sufficient progress towards achieving the Performance
Criteria.
The annual report will include representative site photographs from the permanent photo locations over
time, and transect data collection locations. Any evidence of erosion and/or deposition within or
adjacent to the site will be noted as well. The report will contain up to 25 pages including figures and
photographs. One round of comments from the City will be incorporated into a final annual report that
can be submitted to the Resource Agencies.
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This task assumes each quantitative assessment will require 2 days for 2 Restoration Ecologists each
year and up to 40 hours annually for each report. Additional time is included for Geographic Information
System (GIS) graphic preparation and technical editing. Five reports will be produced during the 5-year
maintenance and monitoring period as part of this contract. One round of comments is assumed, and
the reports will be submitted electronically to the City upon completion of each final version.
This task also assumes that the Foreman, Restoration Ecologist, and Chambers Group Project Manager
will attend one site visit with any Resource Agencies and the City during Year 5 of the contract.
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General Information
Company Information
CHAMBERS
GROUP
Firm Name, Chambers Group, Inc.
Address & Project Office and Headquarters -3151 Airway Avenue, Suite F-208, Costa Mesa, CA 92626,
Phone (949) 261-5414, (866) 261-3100 (fax)
Number San Diego County Office - 9620 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 202, San Diego, CA 92123, (858) 541-
2800, (866) 261-3100 (fax)
Celebrating over 44 years of providing environmental consulting services, Chambers Group, a Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) is an Employee -Owned S-Corporation, incorporated May 25, 1979.
Characteristics that differentiate Chambers Group from other Firms
Chambers Group has its own Restoration Services division that offers full -service native habitat restoration. This has
allowed our key personnel the opportunity to manage these tasks, set schedules, track budgets, participate in public
outreach where needed, and monitor the success of restoration over thousands of acres. Our restoration projects
have engaged our entire staff, allowing the opportunity for cross -training between our restoration, planning, biology,
permitting, and geographic information system (GIS) departments. As an employee -owned small business, this type of
collaboration is in perfect alignment with Chambers Group's culture to work as a united team rather than isolated
departments. We are able to learn and share from previous experiences across all the company divisions about success
and challenges of different processes and methods. This cross -divisional training has enabled our staff to learn the most
economically feasible solutions that work for our clients. This institutional knowledge will prove invaluable to Heather
Clayton and the project team when creating scopes and budgets as well as responding to challenges with creative and
proven solutions.
Team Qualifications
Chambers Group is known for providing technically proficient experts who are responsive and communicative with our
clients. Chambers Group has built this reputation on decades of experience managing complex, multi -disciplinary
projects with many moving parts. Heather Clayton will serve as your Project Manager and Primary Point -of -Contact.
Having a Project Manager experienced with managing multiple tasks and serving as the single point of contact is the
key to avoidance of inefficiencies and misguided efforts that could cause delays or disrupt budgets.
Chambers Group's experience in monitoring special status plant and wildlife species, restoring native habitats, and
managing those projects is detailed below in the following paragraphs. Team resumes are located in Appendix A.
Summary of Team Qualifications
Name
Roles
Qualifications Including Licenses/Certifications
Years
of Exp.
Heather
Proposed Contract
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist WE-13716A
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Clayton
Role: Project Manager,
California Native Plant Society (CLAPS) Certified Field Botanist, CFB-0012
Senior Restoration
Manages large-scale restoration projects in southern California, conducts rare
Specialist, Senior
plant surveys for special status species, has performed mitigation monitoring
Botanist
since 2005 using standardized sampling techniques and functional analysis, adept
at preparing and implementing restoration plans and treating non-native weeds
in and around native vegetation and adhering to permit conditions. Excellent at
preparing technical reports and coordinating with resource agency personnel
when needed.
Joanna
Proposed Contract
Experienced in preserve management and all aspects related to habitat
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Kipper
Role: Restoration
restoration and mitigation monitoring since 2006 in southern California (e.g.,
Specialist
permitting, design, nursery coordination, implementation, weed control/exotic
tree removal, landscape maintenance, and performance monitoring). Has
prepared several mitigation/restoration monitoring plans and compliance
monitoring reports. Knowledgeable with various species -specific manual,
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Name
Roles
Qualifications Including Licenses[Certifications
Years
of Exp.
mechanical, and chemical weed -control methods, particularly southern California
plants listed on the California Invasive Plant Council Inventory (Cal-IPC). Over
1,000 hours monitoring upland and riparian herbicide application within sensitive
habitat areas.
Laurie
Role in Firm: Senior
USFWS Recovery Permit #ESPER00012535-0, southwestern willow flycatcher,
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Gorman
Biologist
coastal California gnatcatcher, fairy shrimp.
Experienced managing multidisciplinary projects involving multiple
subcontractors. Has served as Project Manager for over 100 projects in southern
California with Chambers Group. Knowledgeable of the sensitive habitat types
along southern California's coastline and has performed restoration monitoring
and functional analysis surveys to gauge ecosystem health. Monitored for snowy
plover during beach construction activities to minimize impact.
Jessica
Role in Firm:
A botanist and naturalist working in habitat restoration, biological monitoring,
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Calvillo
Botanist/Biologist
native plant horticulture, conducting special status plant surveys, nesting bird
surveys, and environmental science education. Her work has brought hervaluably
positive relationships with the CNPS, Facebook, Level 10 Construction, and more.
Her skills in plant and wildlife identification, habitat restoration, and biological
monitoring show through in the quality of work prevalent in all projects with
which she is involved.
Eliana
Role in Firm: Biologist
Professional experience as a field biologist and environmental consultant.
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Maietta
Performed nesting bird surveys, construction monitoring, biological monitoring,
focused rare plant and wildlife surveys, jurisdictional delineations, and wetland
delineations. Conducted surveys forthreatened and endangered species,
including California gnatcatcher, least BeWs vireo, Coastal Range newt, Palos
Verdes blue butterfly, sea otter, and Guadalupe fur seal among many others.
Corey
Role in Firm:
Holds a Small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) pilot license to conduct habitat
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Jacobs
sUAS/Biologist
assessments, vegetation mapping, waters delineations, impact calculations,
nesting bird surveys and nest status. Has experience with environmental permit
compliance documentation, restoration monitoring, construction monitoring,
conducting habitat assessments, wildlife surveys (birds, reptiles, mammals) and
has assisted in focused surveys for burrowing owl, coastal California gnatcatcher,
western spadefoot toad, least Bell's vireo, Santa Ana sucker, Santa Ana speckled
dace, and arroyo chub.
Austin
Role in Firm: Biologist
Experience with environmental permit compliance monitoring, restoration
fi
Burke
monitoring, construction monitoring, conducting habitat assessments, wildlife
surveys (birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals) and has assisted in focused
surveys for coastal California gnatcatcher, burrowing owl, least Bell's vireo, Santa
Ana sucker, arroyo chub, Santa Ana speckled dace.
Mike Butler
Role in Firm: Botanist,
Experienced performing botanical and wildlife surveys and restoration
3
Restoration Crew Lead
throughout southern California including salt marsh -coastal estuaries. Served as
the maintenance crew lead at the Balboa Peninsula Restoration site since Fall
2023, knowledgeable in plant taxonomy, and is comfortable engaging in public
relations. He is experienced with native plant propagation (nursery experience),
plant installation methods, supplemental watering, site maintenance (manual,
mechanical, and chemical weed control), and monitoring of plant health. He is
certified to apply herbicide currently under the supervision of our in-house
qualified applicator and is working towards achieving his own CIAL Spring 2024.
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Examples of Similar Coastal Restoration Projects
Balboa Peninsula Beach Restoration, Newport Beach, CA
Client: City of Newport Beach
Team Members in Common: Heather Clayton, Joanna Kipper, Elianna Maietta, Austin Burke, Michael Butler
Chambers Group has been providing 1-year of habitat restoration maintenance for
the 2.2-acre Balboa Peninsula Beach Restoration (coastal dune) Project under-��
Chambers Group's on -call contract with the City of Newport Beach through an
existing MSA (dated July 28, 2022). Our team of restoration specialists have assisted `
in a variety of aspects of the restoration effort including weed abatement, trash
removal, seed collection, nursery coordination, plant material acquisition, soil re- x
!� contouring in support of path maintenance,
K i fencing (rope) maintenance, and public ri�. -
engagement in support of restoration efforts. We developed a revised planting
4 palette, secured nursery stock, and implemented container plant installation
scheduled for February 2024. Our QALs are scheduled to conduct herbicide
:rs r 1 # applications in March 2024. Chambers Group restoration ecologists know how to
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take a site from a disturbed barren or weed -infested wasteland to a high -quality
native habitat through aggressive monitoring and crew oversight. Our maintenance
staff is knowledgeable in native and non-native coastal plant identification, including special status plants such as coast
woolly -heads (Nemocoulis denudoto var. denudata), which is present on -site. They are also crossed trained with
biologists and often work in areas with sensitive wildlife, including the western snowy plover (Chorodrius olexondrines).
And it is through this continued oversight and adaptive management that we will keep this Project site on target for
achieving the coastal dune restoration goals.
Sea Summit at Marblehead Preserve and Coastal Development Project, San Clemente, CA
Client: Marblehead Development Partners/Taylor Morrison/Sea Summit Homeowner's Association
Team Members in Common: Heather Clayton, Joanna Kipper, Laurie Gorman, Corey Jacobs, Austin Burke, Michael
Butler
Chambers Group has been providing environmental consulting and
Preserve management services for this 250-acre residential and
commercial development site since 2005. Our team of restoration ,
specialists prepared the upland portion of the 100-acre Preserve's
Habitat Management Plan and implemented all aspects of the
restoration effort including initial soil sampling/remediation, nursery
coordination, plant material acquisition and installation, weed
abatement (i.e., mechanical and chemical), vegetation mapping, +%"~`".;�;
focused plant and wildlife surveys, construction monitoring, and ;1 ;"
permit compliance in support of coastal sage scrub, coastal bluff scrub,
native grassland, and wetland/riparian habitat restoration
requirements. Additional support included agency coordination,
permitting, vegetation performance monitoring, and preparation of annual biological technical reports. Problematic
soils, invasive plant species, extreme herbivory, and transient activity/trespassing were a few of the challenges at this
site. Mitigation criteria were achieved in 2019 and Chambers Group continues to support the Homeowner's Association
(HOA, the current landowner) with long-term Preserve management efforts including Orange County Fire Authority
(OCFA) compliance for fuels reduction, water quality systems management, qualitative monitoring, adherence to
conservation easement restrictions, and agency coordination.
We have also assisted with various public outreach efforts at this site including the preparation of educational trail
pamphlets and environmental awareness training; we have lead site tours/hikes (i.e., for a sustainability conference
sponsored by the developer); and we continue to be an active presence at HOA meetings to resolve conflicts and
provide educational awareness of the various special status resources and permit restrictions associated with the
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Preserve. Currently, the site supports five special status plant species and at least four special status bird species
(including more than 20 pairs of coastal California gnatcatcher) — a true testament to a successful reclamation of land.
Pacific Street Bridge, Construction, Environmental Compliance, Biological Monitoring, Oceanside, CA
Client: City of Oceanside
Team Members in Common: Heather Clayton, Laurie Gorman
Chambers Group was a member of the construction management team (Harris & Associates) for the 2-year construction
of the Pacific Street Bridge. The Project replaced the existing at -grade Pacific Street Crossing of the mouth of the San
Luis Rey River with a bridge designed to safely pass floodwaters of a 100-year storm and to provide a permanent second
access from the south to the Oceanside Harbor Beach and Marina area. The need was based on susceptibility to
washouts of the existing at -grade crossing. The Project site, encompassing approximately 100-acres, was primarily
composed of a coastal sage scrub community, but also contained coastal marsh habitat and riparian scrub at the areas
nearest the river. During pre -construction of the Project, Chambers Group was responsible for the environmental
aspects throughout the bidding process for the construction contractor and conducted pre -construction monitoring to
minimize impacts to fish species (including steelhead), bird species (including California clapper rails and coastal
California gnatcatcher) as well as sensitive plant species.
Chambers Group also provided permitting compliance services, prepared a Mitigation Monitoring Implementation Plan,
Coastal Sage Scrub Mitigation and Restoration Plan, and an Environmental Awareness Program. The primary purpose
of the pre -construction protocol surveys was to catalog the wildlife species present, and specifically, to document any
mating, nesting, or breeding behaviors observed by birds within the project footprint.
Following construction, Chambers Group restoration specialists monitored removal of giant reed (Arundo donox),
hydroseeding, and installation of container plants for habitat restoration. We conducted 5 years of maintenance and
performance monitoring of the restoration area and provided annual reporting to satisfy the mitigation requirements
of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), the USFWS, and
the San Diego Water Quality Control Board. Recommendations were provided to the Landscape Contractor as needed
to keep the site on track. After 5 years, the site met the required performance standards and sign -off was achieved with
greater than 90% native vegetative cover (site: 144%) and less than 10% non-native annual and shrub cover (site: 3%)
present on -site.
Ascon Landfill, Huntington Beach, CA
Client: Project Navigator Ltd.
Team Members in Common: Heather Clayton, Laurie Gorman, Jessica Calvillo
The Ascon Landfill site, located in Huntington Beach, is a former industrial and oilfield waste disposal site that operated
from approximately 1938 through 1984. The 38-acre site is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of
Hamilton Avenue and Magnolia Street, approximately one -quarter mile north of Huntington Beach State Park and the
Pacific Ocean. Cleanup of the site was mandated by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). As part of the
DTSC process, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared to meet the requirement of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Chambers Group provides biological and environmental monitoring services to
comply with the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs (MMRP) for the Ascon Landfill site.
During landfill remediation services, two burrowing owls were observed on the site. Chambers Group provided
monitoring for this California Species of Special Concern during construction activities and prepared a report for
submittal to the CDFW with proposed mitigation measures in order to protect the resource and allow construction to
continue. We have also monitored for nesting birds for various remediation activities as well.
Tree inventory surveys were completed for the site by an in-house arborist certified by the International Society of
Arboriculture, to locate, assess health, measure DBH (diameter at breast height), and map trees within the Ascon
Landfill site. An overall grade was assigned to each tree based on a standard evaluation of its health and its aesthetic
and ecological value. our biologists have also conducted inventories and mapping of southern tarplant (Centromodra
parryi var. austrolis), a sensitive plant species present at the Ascon Landfill.
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As part of mitigation for impacts to the southern tarplant, Chambers Group has assisted with more than 7 years of
restoration services at a nearby off -site mitigation location in Fairview Park (Costa Mesa) through weed abatement, dry
thatch mowing, seed collection, reseeding of southern tarplant, counting thousands of southern tarplant individuals,
and monitoring and reporting activities.
Our team works closely with the client to ensure that mitigation monitoring and permit compliance are conducted
efficiently, without disrupting construction schedules. Chambers Group will apply this landfill expertise to save the City
money by avoiding costly schedule slippage and keeping tasks moving forward and in compliance with long-term goals.
Our in-house staff can provide quick turn -around times with no need for subcontract agreements or mark-ups.
Big Canyon Preliminary Mitigation Plan and Analysis
Client: County of Orange Resource and Development Management Department
Team members in Common: Heather Clayton, Joanna Kipper
Chambers Group prepared a Preliminary Mitigation Plan (Plan) that summarized Project details and impacts associated
with an Emergency Flood Control Capacity Restoration Project within the San Diego Creek Channel. The emergency
Project involved thinning native vegetation and accumulating sediment within the channel to promote improved flood
control capacity. The Plan also provided recommendations for potential off -site compensatory mitigation opportunities
at three nearby locations.
The County then sought additional consultation and analysis services from Chambers Group requesting a review of a
Conceptual Restoration Plan prepared by Community Conservancy International and requested we conduct additional
pre -restoration analysis to further evaluate habitat restoration potential within Big Canyon, Newport Beach. The
objective was to identify existing native and non-native vegetation community types and evaluate quality (i.e., presence
of invasive plant species) through detailed vegetation mapping. Areas were classified into three main categories of
potential restoration: creation, enhancement, and type conversion. The amount of existing disturbance in each
vegetation community type was evaluated to determine appropriate restoration category (level of effort). Chambers
Group utilized GIS and aerial photography to produce large-scale maps to capture baseline data (site conditions) and
assist with the analysis. Chambers Group then prepared a technical report detailing the analysis methods, results, and
recommendations for executing restoration objectives.
Superior Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge, City of Newport Beach, CA
Client: City of Newport Beach
Team members in Common: Heather Clayton, Laurie Gorman, Austin Burke
The City of Newport Beach proposed the construction of a pedestrian and bicycle bridge overcrossing Superior Avenue,
a new larger parking lot with a range of 100 to 128 parking spaces and a small passive recreational area on an
approximately 3.4-acre site in the City of Newport Beach. The proposed bridge will connect Sunset Ridge Park to the
new asphalt parking lot located at the northeast corner of West Coast Highway and Superior Avenue. One of the goals
of the Project was to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety and access to Sunset Ridge Park. The proposed bridge would
allow pedestrians and bicyclists to access the park without needing to cross Superior Avenue via the existing at -grade
crosswalk. Another goal of this Project was to provide additional parking to better serve organized sporting events at
Sunset Ridge Park. The last goal was to include a small recreational component in the undeveloped area.
Chambers Group prepared all environmental documents to satisfy CEQA. Since construction of the bridge would be
partially funded with federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds, federal environmental clearance,
mandated by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), was also required. Technical Studies (air quality,
Greenhouse Gases [GHGs], energy and noise analyses, initial site assessments, hazardous materials analysis, coastal
California gnatcatcher focused surveys, visual assessment, and photo simulations) and an Initial Study/Mitigated
Negative Declaration (IS/MND) were prepared as an appropriate CEQA documentation to provide the public and
responsible agencies with information about the potential environmental impacts associated with implementation of
the proposed Project. This IS/MND included a Project -level analysis of the potential effects associated with the Project.
As a part of the NEPA documentation, Chambers Group was responsible for coordination with the California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Local District and the resulting preparation of a Categorical Exclusion as the
appropriate form of documentation.
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Due to deadlines tied to Project funding, Chambers Group and the City worked in tandem regarding deliverables and
review times to make sure the Project was kept on schedule. Chambers Group was able to quickly mobilize to provide
the requested coastal California gnatcatcher focused surveys and jurisdictional delineation based on agency input. In
addition, after working closely with both Caltrans and the City, Chambers Group was able to provide reasoning that
supported the preparation of a visual technical memo rather than a full visual impact assessment, which kept the
Project on track,
Challenges and Solutions:
• Caltrans thought a detailed visual impact study should be conducted, but with the lack of project controversy (for
the bridge) at the time, they agreed with our assessment that a memo discussion of visual impacts would suffice.
• A listed avian species, coastal California gnatcatcher, was found in adjacent areas. A detailed assessment of the
vegetation on site showed that the off -site adjacent habitat was higher in biological value than the more disturbed
habitat on site. Therefore, we presumed no nesting would occur on site and no formal consultation with the
agencies was required as long as seasonal constraints were incorporated into the technical documents.
• Wetlands were found on -site that require a 100-foot avoidance buffer. Chambers worked with the design engineers
to avoid the buffer and need for agency permitting and costly mitigation.
• Due to expedited deadlines tied to Project funding, Chambers Group allocated additional staff dedicated to the
Project, and worked in tandem with the City regarding deliverables and review times to make sure the Project was
kept on schedule. Due to deadlines tied to Project funding, Chambers Group and the City worked in tandem.
Staff Availability
Staff availability and project functionality will not be compromised. We have several proven systems in place to prevent
project delays due to unforeseen staff changes. Our staffing plan for this Project will identify staff members qualified
to serve as back-up for key personnel, if ever needed. These staff members will already be part of the team and have
current knowledge of the Project. Our team knows how to mobilize on very short notice and respond before problems
escalate. So even when the unexpected occurs, we will respond to the City's needs immediately regardless of rigorous
conditions or demanding schedules; to be on -site and problem -solving within just a few hours or less. With our
headquarters less than 10 miles from the site and most of our staff residing in Orange County, Chambers Group is
prepared to provide the City with qualified local staff who are committed to seeing this Project to completion.
Some examples of how our crew is able to respond to City requests come in the form of maintenance needs and path
requests. There have been several times when residents have requested a path to be cleared through the revegetation
area to access the beach, and Chambers Group's restoration crew has been able to create that path the same day. We
have been able to meet with residents in the field and create a path to their liking, either by clearing a meandering path
or simply a straight path to the beach. Although this may seem trivial, we feel that maintaining positive relations with
the residents protects the City's investment and helps facilitate long-term protection of the habitat. Our staff are
friendly and patiently listen to residents whenever approached.
We are also able to respond to elevated needs for additional weed control. After the January rains, we saw an influx in
the amount of non-native weed growth. Our team has been able to send additional restoration crew members to the
site to hand -pull more weeds and control them before the weeds were able to flower and set seed. This quick response
time is critical to efficient maintenance by keeping weeds small, reducing future weeding efforts, minimizing the
amount of weed seed that enters the seed bank, and protecting native species from overcrowding or shading so they
have the advantage over non-native species.
The City will benefit from continued support from Chambers Group through attention to detail, timely weed control,
excellent revegetation area maintenance, and quality environmental documents. We look forward to continuing
to serve as an extension of your staff and help restore a high -quality, aesthetically pleasing native habitat for all
residents of Newport Beach.
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Heather Clayton
Senior Restoration Ecologist/Botanist/Arborist
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Education
Professional Experience
MS, Biology, California State
Heather Clayton has 20 years of experience and serves as project manager and lead
University, Fullerton, 2003
botanist/restoration ecologist on numerous habitat restoration and monitoring
BA, Biology, Environmental
projects. She is responsive to stringent deadlines and works with her field team to see
Emphasis, Occidental College, Los
that tasks are handled efficiently and effectively at each project site. As a certified field
Angeles, CA, 1999
botanist through the CLAPS, and experienced in conducting rare plant surveys
Training
throughout California, Heather is an excellent asset to any project involving rare plant
species. She can tailor an in-depth habitat mitigation and monitoring plan for a variety
California Native Plant Society
Vegetation Rapid Assessment
of habitats in southern California and has been instrumental in implementing and
Protocol for Vegetation Sampling
monitoring the restoration effort for sites with unproductive/problematic soils, for sites
Workshop
in environmentally sensitive areas with special status plant species and for sites overrun
Certifications
with invasive weeds. She recognizes the early signs of site decline and knows what
remedial actions to take before problems escalate. She communicates effectively with
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landscape contractors and agencies and is incredibly adept at maintaining budgets.
California Native Plant Society
Certified Field BotanistCFB-0012.
Project Experience
Plant Voucher Collecting Permit
to Collect Voucher Specimens of
Balboa Peninsula Beach Restoration Project, Newport Beach, CA
State -Listed Endangered,
Senior Botanist, Restoration Ecologist, Project Manager. Under Chambers Group's on -
Threatened and Rare Plants. No.
call work with the City of Newport Beach, Heather serves as the Project Manager and
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California Native Plant Society
communicates City maintenance needs to her restoration crew assisting with hand -
Member, Board of Certification
pulling non-native weed species and creating access paths for residents through the
Member
revegetation area whenever possible. She has helped review City memos to the nearby
California Society for Ecological
residents and provides recommendations to facilitate the restoration effort. Heather
Restoration Member
has collected seed for propagation at a native plant nursery and worked with them to
supply native container plants as part of the on -going restoration effort.
Sea Summit at Marblehead Coastal Development and Outlets Center, SunCal Companies/Lehman
Bros./Taylor Morrison/Craig Realty, San Clemente, Orange County, CA
Senior Botanist, Restoration Ecologist, Project Manager. Heather conducted vegetation sampling and rare plant
surveys onsite and within reference populations to determine appropriate species composition and planting densities
for the Habitat Mitigation Plan. She provided restoration tasks, including plant and seed acquisition, nursery and
resource agency coordination, annual performance monitoring within coastal sage scrub and riparian habitats (for more
than 10 years), coastal California gnatcatcher monitoring, and general oversight of the 100-acre preserve to ensure the
success criteria could be achieved. Her close communication with the California Coastal Commission (CCC) and the
CDFW as well as the Center for Natural Lands Management kept construction progressing smoothly within this
Environmentally Sensitive Habitat area.
ASCON Landfill, Mitigation and Monitoring Program Implementation, Project Navigator, Ltd.,
Huntington Beach, Orange County, CA
Project Manager, Senior Botanist. Heather conducted implementation of the mitigation and monitoring program
pursuant to CEQA at the ASCON IRM Landfill Site in Huntington Beach. She conducted a literature review and prepared
a status report for the sensitive southern tarplant as it pertained to the mitigation program. Heather coordinated the
systematic seed collection and cleaning of southern tarplant seeds from a donor site in preparation for restoration
efforts to be fulfilled at Fairview Park. The mitigation site, located less than 10 miles away from the donor site, was
cleared of weeds and inappropriate vegetation and soil amendments were added where necessary. After Heather and
her team scattered the seeds within the mitigation area, they performed exotic weed control and continued
maintenance and monitoring of the site throughout the next 5 years. Heather is intimately knowledgeable in all stages
of southern tarplant identification and understands the conditions necessary to achieve success for this species.
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Pacific Street Bridge Restoration Project, City of Oceanside, Oceanside, San Diego County, CA
Senior Biologist/Restoration Ecologist. Heather coordinated and oversaw the restoration of riparian scrub and
saltmarsh habitat for onsite mitigation. She conducted vegetation surveys to comply with annual and maintenance
monitoring requirements for off -site restoration and analyzed the data to compare against the performance standards
for the mitigation effort. Heather reviewed all reports and provided recommendations to correct project deficiencies
and put the Project on track for agency sign -off.
Big Tujunga Wash Mitigation Bank Area, Monitoring and Restoration, Los Angeles County Public
Works (LACPW), Sunland, CA
Field Manager, Senior Botanist. Heather monitored the revegetation enhancement of upland and riparian habitat in
the 200-acre mitigation bank for LACPW. The revegetation components of the master plan included the restoration of
existing riparian habitat by removing exotic plant species and revegetating with native plant species. The plan provided
for creation of coastal sage scrub and oak woodland habitats, and programs were designed to reduce the impact of
exotic wildlife species on the native communities. A comprehensive monitoring program was developed for the site in
which data were collected for a complete functional analysis, based on the USACE Hydrogeomorphic Analysis and
Habitat Evaluation Procedures. She submitted a report summarizing the survey results after each inspection or
combined them with larger annual reports. Currently Heather meets with LACPW and oversees the restoration effort
to ensure the riparian habitat at the mitigation bank is recovering after the Creek Fire in 2017. Chambers Group has
crews of up to nine people on -site each day conducting mechanical and chemical weed treatment and monitoring for
nesting bird surveys, including the federally endangered least Bell's vireo.
Lost Canyons Development, Newport Pacific Land Company (NPLC), Simi Valley, Ventura County, CA
Senior Botanist, Restoration Ecologist, Project Manager. Prior to the purchase of the property, Heather met with NPLC
to prepare a constraints analysis, costing all potential biological surveys, and looking at a variety of mitigation options.
Heather conducted focused plant surveys throughout the entire 239-acre Phase I area documenting more than 1,400
special -status mariposa lilies (Colochortus spp.). She also conducted a tree inventory of more than 250 trees and
coordinated with an arborist to assign appraisal values. Heather prepared reports including a Mature Tree Protection,
Relocation and Replacement Plan and met with the City of Simi Valley to identify appropriate mitigation measures. As
project manager, Heather coordinates all schedules including protocol -level surveys for western spadefoot toad, least
Bell's vireo, special status plant species as well as all pre -construction surveys and oversees the work effort to keep
NPLC in compliance with project permits.
Kerrigan Ranch Development Site, Biological Resources Surveys and Restoration, Pulte Group, Yorba
Linda, Orange County, CA
Project Manager, Restoration Specialist, Senior Botanist. Heather conducted extensive biological resources surveys to
document the biological conditions on several large restoration sites on behalf of this private developer. She designed
mitigation programs, both on site and off site, for coastal sage scrub and riparian habitats. Heather located suitable
mitigation areas and made necessary arrangements with California State Parks. She also mapped invasive giant reed in
an off -site mitigation area and monitored progress for 5 years. She performed maintenance and annual performance
monitoring for a 2-acre riparian site and coordinated with the landscape contractor to ensure required performance
standards could be met. Heather also managed the restoration effort on a 22-acre coastal sage scrub site in Chino Hills
State Park. Seed was contract -collected from within the State Park and seeded by Chambers Group's in-house
restoration crew throughout the mitigation area. Heather oversaw this effort and assisted with tree installation as well.
The site burned in 2008 during the Freeway Complex Fire and again in 2020 during the Blue Ridge Fire which made
restoration efforts challenging in this canyon where such fires driven by powerful Santa Ana winds are common.
Continued efforts to create coastal sage scrub habitat surrounded by disturbed fields of non-native invasive mustard
and thistle while protecting special status bird species in the area (e.g., least Bell's vireo) was difficult, but the challenge
was met through supplemental seeding, watering, and aggressive weed control.
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Joanna Kipper
Restoration Ecologist/Botanist
Education Professional Experience
BS Environmental Biology and Joanna Kipper- has more than 18 years of experience working in sensitive habitat types
Management Emphasis: throughout southern California performing biological technical studies, avian surveys, and
Ecosystem and Habitat habitat restoration/mitigation compliance including overseeing pre and post conduction
Restoration, University of site preparation activities, monitoring weed control efforts, plant acquisition, plant
California, Davis installation, soil assessments, agency coordination, permit compliance, construction
Certifications/Training monitoring, and public outreach. Joanna is knowledgeable on the distribution, ecology,
California Rapid Assessment and conservation of California's native plant communities and has prepared numerous
Method Training biological assessment reports and mitigation/restoration plans. She always follows current
Herbicide Application Training survey protocols to perform vegetation and wildlife inventories, vegetation mapping,
Sea and Sage Audubon qualitative and quantitative vegetation/habitat surreys, and data analysis. She regularly
Introduction to Southern works with private land developers, municipal agencies, utility providers and government
California Birds Workshop resource agencies to develop adaptive management strategies and achieve mitigation
Sea and Sage Audubon performance objectives/permit compliance.
Introduction top"srdingby Project Experience
Sound Workshop
Desert Tortoise Introduction to Balboa Peninsula Beach Restoration Project, Newport Beach, CA
Surveying, Monitoring, and Lead Biologist/Restoration Specialist. Under Chambers Group's on -call work with the City
Handling Techniques of Newport Beach through an existing MSA, Joanna conducted site maintenance activities
Workshop
throughout the 2.2-acre coastal dune restoration site including manual removal of non -
Southwestern Willow native plants (including viable seed material), trash removal, pedestrian pathway creation
Flycatcher Workshop, and maintenance, fencing (rope) maintenance, and public engagement in support of
Southern Sierra Research
Station Workshop restoration efforts. She also assisted in the planning and preparation of the early spring
2024 container plant installation effort. Her botanical knowledge and ability to correctly
identify plant species minimizes inadvertent native plant mortality during maintenance events and progresses the
overall expansion of natural recruitment of native coastal dune plants at this site.
Sea Summit at Marblehead Preserve and Coastal Development Project, San Clemente, CA
Lead Biologist/Restoration Specialist. Implemented all aspects of the Preserve's Habitat Management Plan
specifications including initial nursery coordination and plant material installation, construction monitoring, vegetation
mapping, soil sampling, GPS/GIS mapping, agency coordination, public outreach/site tours, and monitored chemical
and mechanical weed treatment methods for the coastal sage scrub, coastal bluff scrub, and wetland/riparian
vegetation communities. Performed annual quantitative and qualitative vegetation surveys, rare plant surveys, and
prepared quarterly and annual monitoring reports. Also performed various biological surveys including burrowing owl,
nesting bird surveys (including for the coastal California gnatcatcher), ground squirrel trapping/culling, camera
traps/stations, wetland delineation, and permit compliance (i.e., Best Management Practice [BMP] and Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan [SWPPP]). Continued efforts include on -going public outreach/education, agency
coordination, OC fire Authority compliance, and quarterly monitoring for long term permit compliance.
Orange County Parks Early Detection and Rapid Response Invasive Plant Survey and Removal Program,
Orange County, CA
Restoration/Landscape Supervisor (Botanist). The Natural Resources Division of the County of Orange, OC Community
Resources, and OC Parks (County) seeks to continue to maintain aggressive treatment of non-native invasive plant
species, specifically Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) species throughout its parks. Joanna conducts floristic
surveys for EDRR species and manages Chambers Group's in house Restoration Maintenance staff working in
biologically sensitive areas throughout Orange County conducting a variety of weed abatement activities including both
manual, mechanical, and chemical removal efforts. Invasive species populations distributions and treatment efforts are
mapped using the Calflora Observer Pro App and desktop versions as appropriate.
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Nesting Bird Surveys, Southwestern Pond Turtle Surveys, and Maintenance Monitoring, Golden Rain
Foundation of Laguna Woods, Laguna Woods, Orange County, CA
Biologist. Joanna oversees long term maintenance activities within a 1-mile portion of Aliso Creek that bi-sects the
Laguna Woods Village retirement community in Laguna Woods, CA. She conducts quarterly surveys and monitoring
efforts focused on nesting birds and southwestern pond turtles prior to vegetation maintenance activities. Pre -work
sweeps are conducted as well as active monitoring to ensure that any active nests and western pond turtles are not
disturbed during maintenance activities. Monitoring efforts included native plant species identification/avoidance and
non-native species removal, aquatic herbicide use, and exotic aquatic species surveys in support of removal efforts (i.e.,
red -eared slider and goldfish). Monitoring reports are prepared in support of ongoing resource agency coordination
and Joanna routinely performs public outreach efforts including attending/presenting at HOA meetings.
Rare Plant Surveys, Lost Canyons Development, Newport Pacific Land Company, Simi Valley, Ventura
County, CA
Biologist/Botanist. Over several blooming seasons Joanna conducted focused plant surveys and vegetation community
mapping throughout the entire 1,770-acre Phase I and Phase 2 Project area proposed to be developed for single-family
residential units. She surveyed the site which was primarily composed of coastal sage scrub and riparian habitat and
using a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit recorded special -status plant species documented on site such as the
Catalina mariposa lily, slender mariposa lily, and Plummer's mariposa lily. To ensure positive identifications on these
species she keyed the plants out using a dichotomous key. She also assisted certified arborist with native tree
inventories and assessments (i.e., coast live and valley oak trees).
Biological Monitoring (Least Bell's Vireo) and Restoration, Kerrigan Ranch Development Site, Pulte
Group, Yorba Linda and Chino Hills State Park, Orange County, CA
Biologist/Restoration Supervisor. Joanna conducted nesting bird surveys, biological monitoring, and restoration
throughout on behalf of this private developer. Biological monitoring included surveying and avoiding breeding Least
Bell's vireo and other nesting birds. She supervised and performed restoration activities focused on increasing native
vegetation cover within coastal sage scrub and riparian habitats, including weed abatement, supplemental watering,
and soil/plant preparation.
Big Dalton Dam Habitat Assessments and Wildlife Surveys, LACPW Water Resources Division,
Glendora, Los Angeles County, CA
Biologist. To assess project impacts, pre- and post-dewatering surveys were conducted and included vegetation
mapping, plant assessments using the CNPS Rapid Assessment Protocol, focused plant surveys, fish, avian, and mammal
tracking surveys, stream assessments and macroinvertebrate collections from above the reservoir to 2 miles
downstream of the Big Dalton Dam. In addition, coast range newts were identified on -site, and a Newt Monitoring and
Relocation Plan was developed and approved by the CDFW. Biological monitoring and newt relocation during
construction activities took place daily over a period of 5 months.
Rialto Channel/Santa Ana River Habitat Monitoring and Reporting Project (HMMP), San Bernardino
County Flood Control District Department of Public Works, San Bernardino County, CA
Biologist, Restoration Specialist. Currently conducting both qualitative and quantitative performance monitoring
within an approximately 17.5-acre restoration area at the confluence of the Rialto Channel and Santa Ana River in
support of County's Upper Cactus Basins Flood Control System Enhancement Project as approved by the CDFW in 2015.
Due to the presence of the federally endangered Santa Ana River woolly star (Eriostrum densifolium subsp. sanctorum)
within the mitigation site and in the adjacent alluvial scrub floodplain, biologists also monitor to ensure this species and
its habitat are adequately protected as outlined in the HMMP. Annual habitat assessments, vegetation mapping, wildlife
surveys, and annual reports are prepared and submitted to the pertinent agencies.
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Laurie Gorman
Senior Biologist
Education
BS, Biology, University of
California, Los Angeles, 2004
Certifications
USWFS Recovery Permit, Quino
Checkerspot Butterfly, Coastal
California Gnatcatcher,
Southwestern Willow Flycatcher,
and Fairy Shrimp
CDFW Scientific Collecting Permit
Training
Wetland Delineation Course,
Wetland Training Institute
Field Botany of San Diego, SDSU
Mary Belk USFWS Anostraca and
Notostraca Identification Course
BLM Training and Certification to
Survey, Handle, and Relocate Flat -
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Compliance Solutions HAZWOPER
40-Hour Certification
Elkhorn Slough Coastal Training
Program California Red -legged
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Laurie Gorman is a project manager and field biologist with over 18 years of experience
in the environmental consulting industry and has managed the Chambers Group San
Diego biology group for over 8 years. She has managed biological consulting services in
support of utilities, renewable energy, residential and commercial development,
mining, defense, transportation, and public works throughout San Diego, Imperial,
Orange, Los Angeles, and Kern Counties. Laurie has extensive experience managing and
tracking environmental compliance with mitigation measures set forth by project
permits. She has developed and implemented numerous project -specific plans that
facilitate mitigation, minimization, and avoidance of impacts to sensitive resources. In
addition, she has led teams of biological surveyors and construction monitors in
implementing environmental permit requirements through all phases of project design
and construction.
Laurie holds a USFWS Section 10(a)(1)(A) recovery permit to survey for Quino
Checkerspot butterfly, coastal California gnatcatcher, southwestern willow flycatcher,
and fairy shrimp, and is authorized to capture, handle, and relocate flat -tailed horned
lizard. She has led and conducted nesting bird surveys, protocol -level focused surveys,
reconnaissance -level biological surveys, pre -construction surveys, and constructing
monitoring for rare and listed plants and wildlife including the western snowy plover,
deserttortoise, burrowing owl, coast range newt, Santa Ana sucker, Santa Ana speckled
dace, arroyo chub, tidewater goby, bats, mountain yellow -legged frog, arroyo toad, and
California red -legged frog. She is experienced conducting wetland delineations and
monitoring compliance with BMPs that protect water resources such as vernal pools
and stream systems per requirements of 401/404 permits and CDFW Streambed
Alteration Agreements.
Project Experience
Starr Ranch Coastal Cactus Wren
Sea Summit at Marblehead Preserve and Coastal Development Project, San
Survey Methodology Course
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Rancho Santa Ana Botanical
Biologist. Laurie performed protocol -level focused surveys and nest monitoring for
Garden Botany and Plant Survey
coastal California gnatcatcher during the breeding season. Monitored active coastal
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Desert Tortoise Council Surveys
vegetation removal in the vicinity. Participated in native plant relocation as part of
Techniques and Handling
ecological restoration efforts and assisted with coordination of planting plans and
Workshop
directing the placement of native plants over approximately 31 acres of coastal bluff
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habitat. Tracked mitigation success by documenting survival rates of new plantings.
Workshop
Monitored landscaping crews during non-native vegetation removal.
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Tarplant Seed Collection, Project Navigator Ltd., Huntington Beach, Orange
County, CA
Field Biologist. Provided implementation of a mitigation and monitoring program pursuant to CEQA. Performed
systematic seed collection and cleaning of southern tarplant (Centromadia porryi subsp. oustralis) from a donor site.
Pacific Street Bridge Construction Project, San Diego County, Harris & Associates, San Diego County,
Oceanside, CA
Biologist. Laurie provided biological monitoring for coastal sage scrub restoration, giant reed removal, and bridge
installation for the Pacific Street Bridge project. Conducted nesting bird surveys weekly during the breeding season and
baseline surveys for plant and animal species within the project footprint. Conducted pre -construction surveys for
sensitive fish and bird species, including southern steelhead, least Bell's vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, and
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coastal California gnatcatcher. Provided construction monitoring to avoid impacts to sensitive species. The project site,
encompassing approximately 100 acres, was primarily composed of open estuarine waters, sand bars, brackish
marshland, and riparian and coastal sage scrub communities. Documented numerous active avian nests including
mourning dove, California towhee, song sparrow, and Anna's hummingbird.
Physical Monitoring, Reef Ball Monitoring, and Non -Native Oyster Culling Services to support the San
Diego Bay Native Oyster Living Shoreline, San Diego, San Diego County, CA
Project Manager. Laurie is serving as Project Manager for environmental services for the San Diego Bay Native Oyster
Living Shoreline Project. Laurie provides scopes of work for task orders, manages the project budget, schedules, and
manages field staff, and coordinates directly with Port of San Diego personnel. The Project consists of 60 reef units in
six arrays, constructed in December 2021, in the south San Diego Bay at the Chula Vista Wildlife Reserve (CVWR). The
purpose of this pilot Project is to create a biologically rich native oyster reef that provides a range of ecological benefits
while stabilizing the shoreline through wave attenuation. The Project requires a 5-year monitoring program to
document and share lessons learned related to its physical and biological performance. Laurie is working collaboratively
with California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) to monitor native oyster recruitment. Chambers Group and CSUF
biologists recorded the percent cover and density measurements of both native and non-native on 50 percent of the
reef balls (180 structures and examined all reef balls (360 structures) for non-native oysters. In addition, the team
selectively culled non-native oysters, leaving the shell in place to provide native oyster larvae with increased cover onto
which to attach. Chambers Group is assisting CSUF with the final report. in addition, Chambers Group has contracted
GHD to collect physical data in order to help understand how the project is performing for wave attenuation. A physical
baseline was established by compiling existing data from as -built drawings, wave modeling, wind data from San Diego
International Airport (Lindberg) Station and the Living Coast (DJZSD) Station, and water level data from NOAA San Diego
Bay tidal gauge. Once existing data was gathered and synthesized, Chambers Group conducted a site visit to document
the existing site conditions and to establish the framework of monitoring methods during extreme events.
Representative surface sediment samples were collected within the vicinity of each of the oyster arrays in order to
understand the sediment properties of the beaches. Sediment samples were processed and analyzed for gradation by
a local geotechnical laboratory. In addition, Chambers Group installed wave staffs and tested monitoring equipment in
advance of field studies. Laurie will manage the GHQ engineers as they monitor wave action during three extreme wind
events. Project performance is being measured against the criteria and study questions set forth in previous studies.
Specifically, physical performance will be based on wind wave conditions, wave attenuation at the oyster arrays, and
geomorphology / shoreline evolution in the lee of the structures.
Bonita Canyon Drive Community Center Development, Newport Beach, Orange County, Newport
Beach, CA
Project Manager. Laurie coordinated with the client and provided recommendations for the protection of biological
resources for a development site in Newport Beach. Conducted a biological reconnaissance survey for the site. The
Newport Beach Fire Department issued a fuel modification buffer requirement for this project in the open space
abutting the east side of the proposed church structure, between the proposed church structure and the property
boundary in which all combustible plant species needed to be removed, and fire -resistive plants planted within a
portion of the buffer. Prepared a biological technical report with recommendations for focused surveys based on
potential sensitive habitat in the adjacent fuel modification buffer.
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Jessica Calviilo
Biology I Biologist
Education
BA, Liberal Studies,
Environmental Studies Minor,
California State University,
Fullerton, 2016
Certifications
California Native Plant Society,
Field Botanist Certification— In -
progress
University of California, Santa
Cruz, California Naturalist
Program Certification
University of California, Santa
Cruz, Coursera Course:
Ecosystems of California
Tel Aviv University, Coursera
Course: Understanding Plants
Calflora, Observer Pro App
Training
Bay -Friendly Landscaping &
Gardening Coalition, Bay -Friendly
Qualified Professional
United States Forest Service,
Certified Volunteer
CPR and First Aid Certification —
Current
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Professional Summary
Jessica Calvillo is a botanist and naturalist with 8 years of experience working in habitat
restoration, biological monitoring, native plant horticulture, special status plant surveys,
nesting bird surveys and environmental science education. Her work has brought her
valuably positive relationships with the California Native Plant Society, Facebook, Level
10 Construction, and more. Her skills in plant and wildlife identification, habitat
restoration, and biological monitoring show through in the quality of work prevalent in
all projects with which she is involved. Such projects have given her the chance to work
within habitats such as Wetland, Riparian Woodland, Joshua Tree Woodland, Desert
Saltbush Scrub, Mojave Creosote Bush Scrub, Coastal Sage Scrub, Chaparral, and Oak
Woodland, where she has encountered a variety of wildlife including listed fish species
including Santa Ana sucker, Santa Ana speckled dace, arroyo chub, listed birds including
least Bell's vireo, and other species including bobcats, double crested cormorants, and
kingfishers. In addition to wildlife, she also has project experience with creosote bush,
beavertail cactus, Catalina mariposa lily, slender mariposa lily, Plummer's mariposa lily,
and endangered/candidate species such as western Joshua tree, Davidson's bush
mallow, and southern tarplant.
Project Experience
ASCON Landfill, Southern Tarplant Mitigation at Fairview Park and
ASCON Landfill Site Interim Removal Measure, Vegetation Survey,
Huntington Beach, Los Angeles County, CA
Biologist/Botanist. Jessica assisted in multiple special status plant quantitative
assessment surveys to evaluate the germination success of the of the special status
southern tarplant (Centromadia parryi subsp. australis) at restoration sites within
Fairview Park, Costa Mesa in accordance with the Southern Tarplant Mitigation Plan.
Jessica is intimately knowledgeable in all stages of southern tarplant identification and
understands the conditions necessary to achieve success for this species.
Kerrigan Ranch Development Site, Biological Resources Surveys and Restoration, Pulte Group, Yorha
Linda, Orange County, CA
Biologist/Botanist. Jessica conducted extensive biological resources surveys to document the biological conditions on
several large restoration sites on behalf of private developer, Pulte Group. She implemented mitigation programs, both
on -site and off -site, for coastal sage scrub and riparian habitats. She performed maintenance and annual performance
monitoring for a 22-acre coastal sage scrub site and coordinated with the restoration crews and the Chambers Group
Habitat Restoration Foreman to ensure required performance standards could be met. Her extensive botanical
knowledge allowed her to skillfully direct the crews so as to preserve the site's natural resources. In Fall 2020 she
performed a qualitative site assessment survey documenting the site's progress in relation to the set performance
goals. These data were entered into a letter report and interpreted to be included into the Project's annual report.
Maria Ygnacio Creek, Main Branch and East Branch Revegetation Project, County of Santa Barbara,
Goleta, CA
Biologist. Jessica performed site specific plant propagule collections forthe implementation phase of the Maria Ygnacio
Creek revegetation project. She led in the scouting, identification, collection of species for propagation such as white
alder (seeds), arroyo willow (cuttings), and western sycamore (cuttings) using BMP protocols for harvesting seeds and
cuttings to the highest phytosanitary standards. With her years of nursery propagation experience at Central Coast
Wilds Nursery, she was an invaluable resource in selecting healthy seeds and cuttings that would have the greatest
likelihood of regeneration success.
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Big Tujunga Mitigation, Nesting Bird Surveys, Exotic Plant and Wildlife Removal, County of Los
Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA
Biologist. Jessica oversaw exotic plant and wildlife species removal, nesting bird surveys, and vegetation surveys for
the second largest Mitigation Band in Los Angeles County. The removal of exotic plants and wildlife from the stream,
ponds and surrounding habitats helped protect the federally protected Santa Ana sucker, the state sensitive Santa Ana
speckled dace and arroyo chub, and many other valuable wildlife and plant species. Before the performance of invasive
species removal events Jessica performed surveys to flag and create protective barriers for sensitive plant and wildlife
species such as the endangered Davidson's bush mallow and Least Bell's Vireo.
Lane Channel Restoration Maintenance, County of Orange, Orange County, CA
Biologist. Chambers is assisting the County in the 2-year maintenance requirement of the vegetated slope on Lane
Channel as required by the USACE in a 404 permit that was received for the project. This maintenance work includes
maintenance to the irrigation system, supplemental native seeding, and planting, as well as vegetation maintenance
and exotic species abatement. Jessica has assisted in herbicide treatment of non-native invasive species along steep
flood channels and guided crews by identifying non-native species so as to protect the site's natural resources.
Bell Gardens Biological Resources Habitat Assessment Survey and Report for the Bell Gardens Well
No. I Site Improvements Project in the City of Bell Gardens, Los Angeles County, CA
Biologist/Botanist. Jessica assisted in preforming the CEQA analysis to conduct a Biological Resources Habitat
Assessment, including both a survey and technical report, for the Bell Gardens Well No. 1 Site Improvement Project
(Project located in the City of Bell Gardens, Los Angeles County, CA). After conducting the literature search, Jessica
helped conduct a reconnaissance -level survey of the Project. Vegetation communities on the Project site and in the
immediate vicinity were surveyed, mapped, and qualitatively described. The field survey focused primarily on
determining the presence or potential presence of federal- and/or state -listed or otherwise sensitive plant and wildlife
species and sensitive habitats, and if there was potential habitat for nesting birds. Site features such as soil
characteristics, water courses, drainages, drainage patterns, or other evidence of hydrology were recorded.
Photographs were taken to document the current conditions of the Project site and vicinity. All plants and wildlife
observed during the survey were recorded.
Strawberry Creek AMP Surveys, Nestle Waters, San Bernardino, CA
Biologist/Botanist. Jessica assisted in surveying for botanical species diversity and richness and vegetation mapped
various habitats along a survey and access route within the San Bernardino Mountain range. As a botanist familiar with
plant species endemic to San Bernardino County and other special status species, she helped perform focused plant
surveys in a methodical and organized manner to promote full coverage of the survey areas. The survey areas include
nine study and control sites within Strawberry Creek, East Twin Creek, and West Fork City Creek. If a target plant species
was observed during the survey, she recorded the location using GPS units and filled out a United States Forest Service
(USFS) element occurrence form or weed occurrence form. Proper identification of some species required keying out
plant material. Additionally, the survey effort included special status plant presence/absence and weedy plant cover
surveys. Final products included a vegetation map and a Focused Plant Survey and Weed Report detailing the botanical
findings. Surveys required a helicopter to access each site. Job Hazard Assessments were discussed prior to each survey
effort due to the steep terrain of the mountain canyons.
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Eliana Maietta
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Education Eliana is an early career biologist with 3 years of professional experience as a field
BS, Marine 5ciences, California biologist and environmental consultant. She has performed nesting bird surveys,
Polytechnic State University, San construction monitoring, biological monitoring, focused rare plant and wildlife surveys,
Luis Obispo, CA, 2021 jurisdictional delineations, and wetland delineations. She has conducted surveys for
Affiliations threatened and endangered species, including California gnatcatcher, least Bell's vireo,
Western Society of Naturalists Coastal Range newt, Palos Verdes blue, Big Bear Valley woollypod, sea otter, and
National Shellfish Association Guadalupe fur seal.
Training Her background is in marine biology research, with an emphasis on marine
invertebrates and mammals. Her work with commercial and recreational fisheries has
Desert Tortoise Introductory created a foundation for her current role in environmental consulting. She is currently
Course, Desert Tortoise Council,
2023 gaining experience in a wide variety of survey types, with an emphasis on avian and
National Ordinary High Water plant surveys.
Mark Field Delineation for Rivers Project Experience
and Streams Training, Chambers
Group, 2022 Balboa Peninsula Beach Restoration Project, Newport Beach, CA
Adult and Pediatric First Biologist. Eliana has assisted with site maintenance activities throughout the 2.2-acre
Aid/CPR/AED, American Red coastal dune restoration site including manual removal of non-native plants (including
Cross, 2021 viable seed material), trash removal, and public engagement in support of restoration
Qualified Animal Handler (Marine efforts.
Mammal Specific), IACUC, 2021
Sea Summit at Marblehead Preserve and Coastal Development Project, San
Clemente, CA
Biologist. Implemented all aspects of the Preserve's Habitat Management Plan
specifications including initial nursery coordination and plant material installation,
construction monitoring, vegetation mapping, soil sampling, GPS/GIS mapping, agency coordination, public
outreach/site tours, and monitored chemical and mechanical weed treatment methods for the coastal sage scrub,
coastal bluff scrub, and wetland/riparian vegetation communities. Performed annual quantitative and qualitative
vegetation surveys, rare plant surveys, and prepared quarterly and annual monitoring reports. Also performed various
biological surveys including burrowing owl, nesting bird surveys (including for the coastal California gnatcatcher),
ground squirrel trapping/culling, camera traps/stations, wetland delineation, and permit compliance (i.e., BMP and
SWPPP). Continued efforts include on -going public outreach/education, agency coordination, CIC Fire Authority
compliance, and quarterly monitoring for long term permit compliance.
Newport Ped Bike Bridge CEQA, Department of Public Works, Newport, CA
Biologist. Eliana conducted standard nesting bird surveys and construction monitoring for the initial groundbreaking
and early stages of construction at the Superior Avenue pedestrian/ bicycle bridge and parking lot project. Eliana
determined the presence/ absence of nesting birds in the proposed work area, assessed the likelihood of construction
affecting the local population of coastal California gnatcatchers, and provided recommendations for mitigation efforts,
in addition to monitoring daily construction activities to ensure environmental compliance.
Lost Canyons Development Project, NPLC Lost Canyons LLC, Simi Valley, CA
Biologist. Eliana conducted focused plant surveys for the slender mariposa lily (Calochortus clovatus var. gracilis),
Catalina mariposa lily (Calochortus cotalinae), and Plummer's mariposa lily (Calochortus plummerae) and focused
wildlife surveys for the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) for the Lost Canyons Development Project site in Simi
Valley, CA. The site comprises approximately 300 acres, which includes the construction of up to 364 single-family
residential units, a renovated IS -hale golf course, clubhouse, and membership suites, and associated commercial/
recreation amenities that would include the associated fuel modification and project open space areas.
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Barren Ridge Renewable Transmission Project, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
(LADWP), Los Angeles and Kern Counties, CA
Biologist. Chambers Group was retained by LADWP for habitat restoration and revegetation throughout their
renewable transmission line in Los Angeles and Kern Counties. Eliana performs biological monitoring and habitat
restoration throughout the Project area. Biological monitoring includes surveying for sensitive resources and nesting
birds, and ensuring crews avoid sensitive areas. Habitat restoration includes supervising and training crews performing
mechanical and chemical invasive weed removal, supplemental watering to irrigate young establishing native trees
(including mobilization of a water truck and light pick-up trucks equipped with water tanks), coordination with field
crews and other biological monitors regarding environmental assessments and documentation, and performing all
hands-on tasks required to support the restoration project. Eliana also compiles weekly reports of weeding and
watering activities to be submitted to the client.
Big Tujunga Mitigation Area, Nesting Bird Surveys, Exotic Species Removal, Biological Monitoring, and
Vegetation Mapping, LACPW, Los Angeles County, CA
Biologist. Eliana conducts exotic wildlife and plant species removal, habitat restoration, nesting bird surveys, biological
monitoring, water quality testing, and trail maintenance for the second largest Mitigation Bank in Los Angeles County.
Eliana conducts nesting bird surveys prior to maintenance activities during the nesting bird season, as well as focused
surveys and monitoring of least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellri pusillus) nesting pairs on -site, ensuring disturbance buffers are
maintained. The removal of exotic wildlife species (primarily largemouth bass, green sunfish, bluegill, carp, mosquito
fish, red swamp crayfish, and bullfrogs) from Haines Creek and associated Tujunga ponds is intended to enhance habitat
for the federally listed Santa Ana sucker and the state sensitive arroyo chub and Santa Ana speckled dace. Habitat
restoration activities include removing exotic plant species and revegetation of riparian habitat that had previously
been impacted by wildfire and equestrian use, using cuttings of willow (5olix spp.) and Fremont's cottonwood (Populus
fremontii) present on -site.
Marina Del Rey Public Safety Dock Replacement, LACPW, Marina Del Rey, CA
Biologist. Eliana conducted a preconstruction nesting bird survey for the Marina De[ Rey dock replacement, focusing
on locations within the work area that could provide rookeries for black -crowned night heron, great blue heron, snowy,
egret, and other sensitive species known to be present in the area. Eliana determined the presence/ absence of nesting
birds in the proposed work area and provided recommendations for mitigation efforts and special protections for the
observed sensitive species.
Grunion Habitat Assessment, Capistrano Beach, National Park Services, Dana Point, CA
Biologist. Eliana conducted on -site habitat assessment for a predicted California grunion run identified by CDFW. Eliana
assessed sediment quality throughout the proposed work area and provided recommendations for monitoring based
on the likelihood of grunion spawning.
Strawberry Creek Paired Basin Study, Nestle, San Bernardino Mountains, CA
Biologist. Eliana assists with conducting avian point count surveys, botanical diversity and richness assessments, stream
assessments, and macroinvertebrate collections at nine sites within three sub -watersheds as part of a paired basin
study to evaluate the environmental conditions in Strawberry Creek. Avian surveys include assessments of species
richness, species abundance, approximate distance from detection, activity, and behavior. Botanical surveys include
assessments of annual vegetation growth of trees and shrubs, vegetation cover, and related topographical features.
Stream surveys include assessments of stream roughness, plant cover, sediment composition, stream length and width,
riffle and run lengths, percent of erosion, etc. Macroinvertebrate surveys included collections at multiple plots at each
site and transportation of samples back to the lab to be classified. The functional analysis from these data is used to
track the health of the Strawberry Creek system in relation to conditions in other proximal sub -watersheds for the USFS
Adaptive Management Plan (AMP) and Operations Plan approvals.
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Corey Jacobs
Biologist/sUAS Pilot
Education
BA, Biology, California State
University of San Bernardino,
2018
Training
Desert Tortoise Council's
Handling Workshop
Drone Remote Pilot, Small
Unmanned Aircraft System
OHWM Training
Introductory Shorebird Skills
Workshop, Audubon Society,
2023
Hawk and Raptor Identification
Workshop, Audubon society 2023
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Corey Jacobs is a biologist with over 7 years of environmental consulting experience. He
has provided support for projects in energy/power, telecommunications, public works,
transportation, development, and water quality. He has experience with environmental
permit compliance documentation, restoration monitoring, construction monitoring,
conducting habitat assessments, wildlife surveys (birds, reptiles, mammals) and has
assisted in focused surveys for burrowing owl, coastal California gnatcatcher, western
spadefoottoad, least Bell's vireo, Santa Ana sucker, Santa Ana speckled dace, and arroyo
chub. He has conducted wildlife surveys throughout San Bernardino, Riverside, Kern, Los
Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties. As an environmental compliance monitor, he
provided CDFW permit compliance monitoring on major projects in Los Angeles,
including 172 Debris Basins for Public Works. He attends tailboards and safety meetings,
works with crews to sweep for sensitive resources, and communicates avoidance
buffers when needed. He also holds a sUAS pilot license to conduct habitat assessments,
vegetation mapping, waters delineations, impact calculations, nesting bird surveys and
nest status. He is accustomed to working 12-hour shifts and dealing with the dynamic
process of construction schedule changes while ensuring proper project coverage for
permit compliance. He authors daily Field Reporting Environmental Database (FRED)
reports including Tree Events, Nest Events, Mortality Events, and spill reports for
Southern California Edison (SCE), as well as daily/weekly compliance reports that are
incorporated into monthly and annual reports for CDFW as part of the 1600 Streambed
Alteration Agreement and USACE for 404 permit compliance.
SunCal Marblehead Coastal Development Project/Sea Summit at Marblehead/Craig Realty, San
Clemente, Orange County, CA
Assistant Biologist. Corey conducted habitat assessments, focused presence/absence surveys, and nesting surveys for
coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila colifornica californica; CAGN) within the coastal sage scrub, coastal bluff scrub,
native grassland, and riparian habitats in which CAGN were present, throughout a 100-acre restoration area. He assisted
USFWS permitted biologists with conducting focused surveys for CAGN during the breeding season and with conducting
nesting bird surveys for other avian species protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA).
Biological Monitoring and Restoration, Kerrigan Ranch Development Site, Pulte Group, Yorba Linda
and Chino Hills State Park, Orange County, CA
Biologist and Restoration Supervisor. Corey conducted nesting bird surveys, biological monitoring, and habitat
restoration throughout multiple sites (totaling 24.1 acres) on behalf of this private developer. Biological monitoring
included surveying and avoiding breeding least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) and other nesting birds. He supervised
and performed restoration activities focused on increasing native vegetation cover within coastal sage scrub and
riparian habitats, using mechanical and chemical methods for weed abatement. He created seed basins for native
vegetation seeding and assisted with watering activities. Corey also worked with restoration crews to help install twelve
8-foot-high Conservation Easement signs informing the public not to enter the area, as well as 30 10-foot-high
Conservation Easement markers with a yellow reflector on top. He authored survey and monitoring reports throughout
the duration of the Project.
Big Tujunga Wash Mitigation Site, Exotic Wildlife Removal Program, Los Angeles County Public
Works, Los Angeles, CA
Biologist. Corey provides nesting passerine and raptor surveys, pre -activity nesting bird sweeps, and biological
monitoring during restoration efforts within the 210-acre Mitigation Area, the second largest Mitigation Area in Los
Angeles County. Restoration activities are generally conducted between 3 and 4 weeks each month. In 2020, Corey
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monitored three least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) nests (and provided status updates) to determine their territories
and the proper placement of 500-foot avoidance buffers during restoration. Corey currently performs nesting bird
surveys ahead of the crews in accordance with the MBTA and project permits, and coordinates with project
management to determine appropriate nest buffers when nests are found. In addition, Corey assists the restoration
crew with exotic plant removal after sweeping the work areas for sensitive resources. Corey also performs exotic
wildlife species removal within the Tujunga Ponds and Haines Canyon Creek to help protect special status native fish
species that inhabit the creek. Corey employs dip -netting, seining, and hand -capture methods to remove non-native
fish and red swamp crayfish from the creek, and rod -and -reel, spearfishing, and seining methods to remove bluegill,
green sunfish, common carp, largemouth bass, and other invasive aquatic species from the ponds. The removal of exotic
aquatic species from the ponds and creek helps protect the federally threatened Santa Ana sucker and the state
sensitive arroyo chub, and Santa Ana speckled dace. During peak summer -use weekends, Corey also assists with Public
Outreach efforts which involves interacting with site users to get feedback on how they use the Mitigation Area,
educating site users regarding sensitive resources in the Mitigation area, and documenting any concerns or suggestions
to better improve the site. Corey also assists with focused surveys and the assessment of native habitats occurring in
the Mitigation Area which are analyzed to determine their biological value for arroyo toad, least Bell's vireo,
southwestern willow flycatcher, Santa Ana sucker, and arroyo chub and other special status species.
Big Dalton Canyon Dam Washout Repair Years 4 & 5, LACPW Glendora Los Angeles, CA
Biologist. Corey was responsible for exotic species identification, sensitive species avoidance measures, and performing
all hands-on tasks required to support the restoration project. Corey led a team on exotic plant removal. The project
included herbicide treatment and removal of exotic plant species. Regular maintenance efforts and oversight continue
exclusively with mechanical weed removal methods to support LACPW goals. Corey is also in charge of quarterly and
annual vegetation health assessment of the slope.
Barren Ridge Mitigation, Invasive Plant Removal, SCE, Santa Clarita, CA
Biologist. Corey was responsible for exotic species identification, sensitive species avoidance measures, and performing
all hands-on tasks required to support the restoration project. The project includes hand pulling and bagging weeds
under 72 towers. Corey conducted sensitive species sweeps before restoration work began. Corey coordinated with
restoration crews on project boundaries at each site as well as making sure the correct plant species were being
targeted. He conducted tailboard meetings prior to the day's work discussing heat danger, fires, and poisonous snakes.
Santa Ana River Weed Abatement Arundo Removal, Riverside County Regional Park and Open -Space
District, Riverside, CA
Senior Tree Trimmer/Biologist. Corey responsibilities included: crewmember training (exotic species identification,
sensitive species avoidance measures, and tailboard safety meetings); overseeing crews' activities and compliance in
cooperation with the onsite biological monitor; participate and communicate with project managers regarding the
project requirements and objectives; and hand -on contributions performing timely completion of exotic plant
eradication efforts. He performed nesting bird surveys prior to treatment. Exotic plant removal and maintenance
services of Giant Reed (Arundo Donax) Tamarix Spp, and other exotic vegetation. Hand on contributions included tree
maintenance, trimming, pruning, tree/stump removal, handling, piling, hauling, and chipping of brush and limbs. He
operated vehicles, tools and equipment including but not limited to skid steer, chainsaws, pruners, and trucks for
personnel, material/equipment, debris removal and towing. Corey performed nesting bird surveys, sensitive species
sweeps, and restoration services for the Santa Ana River Weed Abatement Project, a 3-year restoration effort for the
Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District. He provides least Bell's vireo surveys ahead of the crews for
avoidance. The services include tamarisk, Arundo, and other exotic vegetation removal within the Santa Ana River
Mitigation Bank (old Mitigation Band and New Expansion Area) area located roughly between Mount Rubidoux in
Riverside on the upstream end to Van Buren Blvd. on the downstream end consisting of approximately 223 acres. He
also provides environmental and safety discussions at daily tailboard meetings.
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Education Professional Summary
B5, Biological sciences: Marine Austin Burke is a biologist with 6 years of environmental consulting experience. He has
Biology, California state provided monitoring and survey support for projects in utilities, geothermal, solar,
University, Fullerton, 2019 public works, water resources and development. He has experience with environmental
Certifications permit compliance monitoring, restoration monitoring, construction monitoring,
Basic Tracking and Awareness, conducting habitat assessments, wildlife surveys (birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles,
Earth 5kiils, 2021. mammals) and has assisted in focused surveys for coastal California gnatcatcher
Qualified Applicator License (C2AL) (CAGN), burrowing owl (BUOW), least Bell's vireo (LBVI), and Santa Ana sucker, arroyo
##159214 chub, Santa Ana speckled dace. He has conducted wildlife surveys throughout Imperial,
San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. He provides
CDFW permit compliance monitoring on major projects including the Los Cerritos Channel Project for SCE, where he
performs daily nesting bird sweeps and inspections of BMPs. He conducts daily sweeps for nesting birds on a 210-acre
Mitigation Area for LACPW, where three pairs of least Bell's vireos were found for the first time in 2020. Austin
possesses a diverse skillset combining knowledge of ecology, wildlife, botany, environmental compliance, GPS, plant
identification, data collection and analysis. He understands the importance of compliance with the Mitigation Measure
Compliance and Reporting Programs. He is accustomed to working 12-hour shifts and dealing with the dynamic process
of construction schedule changes while ensuring proper project coverage for permit compliance. He authors daily
reports that are incorporated into monthly and annual reports for CDFW. He also authors daily FRED reports including
Tree Events, Nest Events, Mortality Events, and spill reports for SCE, as well as daily/weekly compliance reports that
are incorporated into monthly and annual reports for CDFW as part of the 1600 Streambed Alteration Agreement (SAA)
and USACE for 404 permit compliance.
Project Experience
Balboa Peninsula Beach Restoration Project, Newport Beach, CA
Biologist/Restoration Technician. Austin is responsible for conducting site maintenance activities throughout the 2.2-
acre coastal dune restoration site including manual removal of non-native plants (including viable seed material), trash
removal, pedestrian pathway creation and maintenance, fencing (rope) maintenance, and public engagement in
support of restoration efforts. He has also assisted in the planning and preparation for the anticipated herbicide
application to treat non-native perennial grasses. He possesses his QAL and has been instrumental in designing a safe,
yet effective herbicide application strategy for this site. Austin also verifies bio-security measures are followed to
minimize introduction or spread of non-native invasive species.
Sea Summit at Marblehead Preserve and Coastal Development Project, San Clemente, CA
Biologist. Implemented all aspects of the Preserve's Habitat Management Plan specifications including initial nursery
coordination and plant material installation, construction monitoring, vegetation mapping, soil sampling, GPS/G1S
mapping, agency coordination, public outreach/site tours, and monitored chemical and mechanical weed treatment
methods for the coastal sage scrub, coastal bluff scrub, and wetland/riparian vegetation communities. Performed
annual quantitative and qualitative vegetation surveys, rare plant surveys, and prepared quarterly and annual
monitoring reports. Also performed various biological surveys including burrowing owl, nesting bird surveys (including
for the coastal California gnatcatcher), ground squirrel trapping/culling, camera traps/stations, wetland delineation,
and permit compliance (i.e., BMP and SWPPP). Continued efforts include on -going public outreach/education, agency
coordination, OC Fire Authority compliance, and quarterly monitoring for long term permit compliance.
Wagon Wheel Creek Maintenance, County of Orange, Coto De Caza, Orange County, CA
Assistant Biologist. Austin was responsible for the following maintenance tasks: vegetation management, weed
management, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems and all other services required to maintain the appearance
and sound growth conditions in all landscaped areas. Weed management included the removal of exotic and invasive
weed species by mainly hand -pulling. Austin provided services in all phases of landscaping and irrigation systems
operation, maintenance, adjustments, and repair; in all types of components to include electric control clocks, valves,
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sprinkler heads and drip systems; with all brands and models of irrigation equipment. Repair work of the existing
sprinkler system consisted of locating and repairing or replacing defective and broken electric and manual valves, valve
control boxes, controllers, controller boxes, electrical wiring (between clock and valves), controller pedestals, sprinklers
heads, risers, water lines, automatic and manual drains, backflow preventers, all types of fittings (tees, unions, nipples,
clamps, etc.), pipes and underground sleeves used for water lines.
Truckhaven Geothermal Wells and Seismic Testing, Ormat, Salton Sea, Imperial County, CA
Environmental Compliance Field Biologist. Austin conducted clearance sweeps of flat -tailed horned lizard, burrowing
owl, and other birds ahead of the vibe trucks. Austin attended daily tailboard and safety training and provided
environmental awareness training to new personnel on -site. He coordinated with the construction teams to ensure
that all sensitive resources were identified and avoided. He also wrote a summary of completed activities at the end of
each day. He averaged 20 miles a day of surveying ahead of construction crews while temperatures hovered in the high
90s. Two burrowing owls, 44 flat -tailed horned lizards, and 2 sensitive plants were identified and avoided.
Lake Success Transmission and Distribution Project (LSTDP), SCE, Porterville, Tulare County, CA
LEAD Environmental Monitor. Austin performed environmental monitoring for the project as Lead Monitor. The LSTDP
involved removal, replacement, and installation of transmission towers and lines. Austin's monitoring duties included
clearance surveys, and daily reporting (including daily logs, incident reports, and bird nest, habitat, mortality, species,
and tree event updates). Austin documented compliance with the project permits and plans including the following:
LSTDP Mitigation Measures; Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification Permit; Clean Water Act Section
404 Nationwide Permit; California Fish and Game Code Section 1602 Lake Alteration Agreement; Burrowing Owl
Management Plan; Environmental Handbook for Contractors; Fire Management Plan; Groundwater Control Plan;
Habitat Restoration and Revegetation Plan; Hazardous Materials Business Plan; Invasive Weed Management Plan;
Nesting Bird Management Plan; Spill Prevention, Containment, and Emergency Response Plan; and SWPPPs.
Environmentally Sensitive Areas were installed prior to work being conducted adjacent to an Endangered Species Act
and were checked for the duration of construction activities. Austin also provided tailboard environmental awareness
and SWPPP training, nest monitoring and verification of inactivity, and documented disturbance areas within wetlands.
Tie -line 692 Wood to Steel Pole Replacement Project, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), San Diego
Camp Pendleton, San Diego County, CA
Biological Monitor, Assistant Environmental Compliance Monitor. Austin assisted with environmental compliance
monitoring for the duration of this wood to steel pole replacement project which spans approximately seven miles of
the existing 69-kilovolt (W) single -circuit power line. He assisted the Michels and Patriot construction crews while
providing SDG&E with environmental compliance monitoring for this project, facilitating the avoidance of special status
plant species and habitats throughout the alignment. Austin monitored for and documented hazardous spills
(prevention, and proper cleanup and disposal), air quality (emissions and fugitive dust), storm water protections (spills,
track out, proper BMP usage and installation, pre -rain measures, and micro trash), and trash. He attended tailboard
meetings and recorded daily memo summaries about the completed work. Austin accompanied crews to work sites
and monitored the staging of equipment and the construction work that took place. He worked with crews to resolve
issues in the field and created and submitted Field Change Request (FCR) forms when proposed construction differed
from the original work plan to ensure the protection of special status plant species and habitats, such as vernal pools
which support San Diego fairy shrimp (BrQnchinecto sandiegonensis), while also making sure the construction crews
completed their work as efficiently as possible. Austin drove the entire alignment to inspect the BMP, report
maintenance as needed, and ensure BMP compliance.
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Michael Butler
Biologist/Botanist
Professional Summary
Education
BS, Environmental Science and Michael Butler is a biologist with 3 years of experience performing botanical and wildlife
Policy, California State University, surveys as well as restoration services throughout Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura,
Long Beach, 2022 Riverside and San Bernardino counties. He has worked within a variety of upland and
Certifications/Training lowland habitat types including chaparral, coastal sage scrub, salt marsh, oak woodland,
willow woodland and subalpine forest. He has provided biological monitoring and
progress) QualifiedApplicatorApplicator License (in restoration maintenance support for federal agencies, local municipalities, and private
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sector developers. Michael enjoys conducting botanical surveys, especially for rare
NOLS Wilderness First Aid (WFA) plants such as Lyon's pentachaeta, Humboldt's lily, and coast woolly -heads. He has
Certified
performed exotic fish removal in support of Santa Ana speckled dace and arroyo chub
Affiliations conservation and assisted with avian surveys for special status species including
California Native Plant Society Belding's savannah sparrow, Ridgway's rail, burrowing owl, and the coastal California
(CNPS) gnatcatcher. Michael is also experienced with native plant propagation in a nursery
setting, container and seed installation methods, supplemental watering, site maintenance, and monitoring of plant
health/establishment in support of revegetation efforts. As a lead, he has managed survey crews, landscape
maintenance crews, and herbicide applications. He is comfortable with public relations and experienced in public
outreach.
Project Experience
Balboa Peninsula Beach Restoration Project, City of Newport Beach, CA
Assistant Biologist/Restoration Technician. Michael is responsible for conducting site maintenance activities
throughout the 2.2-acre coastal dune restoration site including manual removal of non-native plants (including viable
seed material), trash removal, pedestrian pathway creation and maintenance, fencing (rope) maintenance, and public
engagement in support of restoration efforts. He has also assisted in the planning and preparation of the early spring
2024 container plant installation effort. His botanical knowledge and ability to correctly identify plant species, including
the rare coast woolly -heads (Nemocoulis denudata vor. denudata), minimizes inadvertent native plant mortality during
maintenance events and progresses the overall expansion of natural recruitment of native coastal dune plants. Michael
also verifies bio-security measures are followed to minimize introduction or spread of non-native invasive species.
Vegetation Management, Wildlife Surveys, and Restoration Services, Sea Summit at Marblehead
Preserve, San Clemente, CA
Assistant Biologist/Restoration Technician. Michael has assisted the Sea Summit Homeowners Association's (HOA)
with various biological and restoration management tasks associated with the coastally located 100-acre Sea Summit
at Marblehead Preserve (Preserve). In response to unauthorized vegetation impacts by local residents, Michael assisted
with pre -seeding site preparation and enhancement efforts including manual weed removal and hand watering of
naturally recruiting native shrubs to increase native plant cover. He also performed hydroseed applications of coastal
sage scrub and native grassland seed mixes using Chambers Group's 1,300 square foot load capacity Turbo Turf
hydroseeder. He appropriately calculated application ratios for various products such as mycorrhizal inoculum paper -
based mulch, tackifier binder, and seed. in support of fuel management goals, Michael conducted pre -maintenance
surveys for burrowing owl, a California Species of Special Concern, and other potentially protected species throughout
the Preserve's 3.7-acre native grassland and coastal sage scrub fuel management zones. He worked alongside Chambers
Group's in-house maintenance staff conducting selective native and non-native vegetation removal and thinning efforts
(manual and mechanical) to maintain the Preserve's annual compliance with Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA).
Big Tujunga Wash Mitigation, Exotic Aquatic Species Removal, Los Angeles County Public Works, Los
Angeles, CA
Assistant Biologist. Michael assisted with rare plant surveys and exotic wildlife species removal for the second largest
Mitigation Bank in Los Angeles County. The removal of exotic aquatic wildlife from the freshwater systems on site such
as carp and crawfish, help protect the federally protected Santa Ana sucker, the state sensitive Santa Ana speckled dace
and arroyo chub, and many other valuable wildlife and plant species. Before the performance of invasive species
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removal events, Michael performed surveys for sensitive plant species such as the endangered Davidson's bush mallow.
He additionally assisted County staff with repair and replacement efforts related to invasive species exclusionary
devices and carefully deconstructed illegal man-made rock/boulder dams and other debris from within the streambed
and banks.
Wagon Wheel Creek Restoration and Maintenance, County of Orange, Coto De Caza, Orange
County, CA
Assistant Biologist. Michael is responsible for a variety of tasks associated with this approximately 6-acre coastal sage
scrub, riparian, and oak woodland restoration project including manual and mechanical weed control, hand watering
of coast live oak tree seedlings, maintenance of herbivory exclusion measures, and monitoring of overall plant health
(i.e., foliar pests and Argentinian ant infestations) in support of required mitigation and performance objectives.
Michael oversees additional restoration maintenance staff, particularly assisting with native and non-native plant
identification including non -natives such as Centaurea spp. Brassico spp., Bromusspp., and Spanish sunflower (Pulicario
poludoso). He is also responsible for nesting bird surveys prior to maintenance activities in spring and summer in
support of sensitive resource avoidance measures and verifies bio-security measures are followed to minimize
inadvertent introduction or spread of non-native invasive species.
Orange County Parks Early Detection and Rapid Response Invasive Plant Survey and Removal Program,
Orange County, CA
Assistant Biologist. The Natural Resources Division of the County of Orange, OC Community Resources, and. OC Parks
(County) seeks to continue to maintain aggressive treatment of non-native invasive plant species, specifically Early
Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) species throughout its parks. Michael conducts floristic surveys for EDRR species
and works alongside Chambers Group's in house restoration maintenance staff working in biologically sensitive areas
throughout Orange County conducting a variety of weed abatement activities including both manual, mechanical, and
chemical removal efforts. Invasive species populations distributions and treatment efforts are mapped using the
Calflora Observer Pro App and desktop versions as appropriate. Many of these plant species are recent invaders to
California and rapidly reproduce, including cape ivy (Deloirea odorota), Geraldton carnation weed (Euphorbia
terracina), Himalayan blackberry (Rubes armeniacus), stinking Roger (Osteospermum calendulaceum), stinknet
(Oncosiphon pilulifer), and stinkwort (Dittrichia graveolens). Michael's ability to quickly recognize these less common
plants and understand how to control them is key to quick eradication and restoration success.
Tidal Influence, Salt Marsh Restoration, Long Beach and Huntington Beach, CA
Nursery and Habitat Restoration Intern. In support of salt marsh restoration activities Michael assisted nursery staff
with native salt marsh and coastal sage scrub plant propagation efforts. once established in 1-gallon containers, he
then installed and monitored the plant stock at various restoration sites from Long Beach to Huntington Beach. Michael
assisted with invasive plant removal efforts (manual and mechanical) including yellow sweet clover (Melilotus indicus),
Ice plant (Corpobrotus and Mesembryan them um spp.), Aveno spp., and Bromus spp, Michael also assisted with surveys
for the Belding's savannah sparrow (a state and federally protected species) in support of avoidance and minimization
measures during restoration maintenance activities.
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SCHEDULE OF BILLING RATES
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City of Newport Beach
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The cost per task per year is included in Table 1 below. A breakdown of labor categories, rates, and estimated material
fees are itemized according to year inclusive of miscellaneous costs such as travel, reproduction, etc. as shown in
Table 2. Hourly wages include related overhead such as computers and telephones. Fees associated with securing labor
and performance bonds each year are included. Bond rates assume a 4% fee on the total cost per year for a 1-year bond
that will be renewed each year. If Chambers Group is unable to secure the bond for the amount proposed or conditions
with the bonding agency change, we reserve the right to adjust our costs. The total estimated cost for 5 years for all
5 tasks (including subtasks) is $419,015.07.
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Table 1— Cost Summary by Year
Task 1—Project
Administration $4,656.00 $4,795.68 $4,939.55 $5,087.52 $5,240.16 $24,718.91
Task 2 — Restoration Maintenance
Task 2a — Qualitative
Monitoring;
$13,932.00
$5,904.40
$6,073.60
$6,248.00
$6,427.60
$38,585.60
Reporting
Task 2b — Irrigation
$1,849.00
$1,884.52
$1,921.11
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$5,654.63
Inspections
Task 2c — Seeding
$3,699.00
$3,809.97
$3,924.27
$4,041.91
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$15,475.15
Task 2d — Focused
$42,736.00
$43,943.68
$45,188.81
$34,887.92
$35,877.32
$202,633.73
Weed Removal
Task 2e (added) —
$9 065.00
$9,219.80
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$18,284.80
Erosion Control
Task 3 — Chemical
(Herbicide) Weed
$1,122.00
$1,151.76
$1,182.41
$1,213.97
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$4,670.14
Control
Task 4 — Cowbird
$9,000.00
$9,000.00
$9,000.00
$9,000.00
$9,000.00
$45,000.00
Trapping
Task 5 — Quantitative
Assessments;
$12,061.00
$12,418.93
$12,787.33
$13,166.94
$13,557.64
$63,991.84
Reporting
Total Cost Estimate
$98,120.00
$92,128.74
$85,017.35
$73,646.26
$70,102.72
$419,015.07
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Table 2 - Rate Table Breakdown by Year
Bond Fees
$3,294.80/year
$3,685.15/year
$3,400.69/year
$2,945.85/year
$2,804.11/year
Project Manager
$194.00/hour
$199.82/hour
$205.81/hour
$211.98/hour
$218.34/hour
Biologist/Botanist 6
$194.00/hour
$199.82/hour
$20S.81/hour
$211.98/hour
$218.34/hour
Biologist/Botanist 5
$184.00/hour
$189.52/hour
$195.21/hour
$201.06/hour
$207.09/hour
Biologist/Botanist 4
$161.00/hour
$165.83/hour
$170.80/hour
$175.93/hour
$181.21/hour
Biologist/Botanist 3
$137.00/hour
$141.11/hour
$145.34/hour
$149.70/hour
$154.19/hour
Biologist/Botanist 2
$124.00/hour
$127.72/hour
$131.55/hour
$135.50/hour
$139.57/hour
Botanist/Biologist 1
$112.00/hour
$115.36/hour
$118.82/hour
$122.34/hour
$126.06/hour
GIS Technician 2
$128.00/hour
$131.84/hour
$135.80/hour
$139.87/hour
$144.07/hour
GIS Technician 1
$117.00/hour
$120.51/hour
$124.13/hour
$127.85/hour
$131.57/hour
Project Assistant/
Technical Editor 1
$116.00/hour
$119.48/hour
$123.06/hour
$126.75/hour
$130.55/hour
Landscape
Foreman (GAL)
$95.00/hour
$97.85/hour
$100.79hour
$103.81/hour
$106.92/hour
Landscape
Maintenance Laborer 3
$84.00/hour
$89.61/hour
$92.30/hour
$95.07/hour
$97.92/hour
Landscape
Maintenance Laborer 2
$63.00/hour
$64.89/hour
$66.84/hour
$68.85/hour
$70.91/hour
Landscape
Maintenance Laborer 1
$53.00/hour
$54.59/hour
$56.23/hour
$57.92/hour
$59.66/hour
String Line Trimmers
$18.00/day
$18.00/day
$18.00/day
$18.00/day
$18.00/day
Irrigation Components
$600/year
$600/year
$600/year
$600/year
$600/year
Herbicide/PPE
$50.00/day
$50.00/day
$50.00/day
$50.00/day
$50.00/day
Backpack Sprayer
$15.00/day
$15.00/day
$15.00/day
$15.00/day
$15.00/day
Straw Wattles, Stakes
$3,645.00/year
$3,645.00/year
$3,645.00/year
$3,645.00/year
$3,645.00/year
Trucks (4WD)
$65.00/day
$65.00/day
$65.00/day
$65.00/day
$65.00/day
Cowbird Trapping
$9,000/year
$9,000/year
$9,000/year
I $9,000/year
I $9,000/year
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EXHIBIT C
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS — PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1. Provision of Insurance. Without limiting Consultant's indemnification of City, and
prior to commencement of Work, Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at
its own expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance of the
type and amounts described below and in a form satisfactory to City. Consultant
agrees to provide insurance in accordance with requirements set forth here. If
Consultant uses existing coverage to comply and that coverage does not meet
these requirements, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the
existing coverage.
2. Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance
company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact
business of insurance in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders'
Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in
accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise
approved by the City's Risk Manager.
3. Coverage Requirements.
A. Workers' Compensation Insurance. Consultant shall maintain Workers'
Compensation Insurance, statutory limits, and Employer's Liability
Insurance with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) each
accident for bodily injury by accident and each employee for bodily injury by
disease in accordance with the laws of the State of California, Section 3700
of the Labor Code.
Consultant shall submit to City, along with the certificate of insurance, a
Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City, its City Council, boards
and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers and employees.
B. General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain commercial general
liability insurance, and if necessary umbrella liability insurance, with
coverage at least as broad as provided by Insurance Services Office form
CG 00 01, in an amount not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per
occurrence, four million dollars ($4,000,000) general aggregate. The policy
shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, personal and
advertising injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract (including
the tort liability of another assumed in a business contract).
C. Automobile Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain automobile
insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01
covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of Consultant
arising out of or in connection with Work to be performed under this
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Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non -owned or rented
vehicles, in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000)
combined single limit each accident.
D. Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Insurance. Consultant shall
maintain professional liability insurance that covers the Services to be
performed in connection with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of
one million dollars ($1,000,000) per claim and two million dollars
($2,000,000) in the aggregate. Any policy inception date, continuity date,
or retroactive date must be before the Effective Date of this Agreement and
Consultant agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no
less than three years after completion of the Services required by this
Agreement.
4. Other Insurance Requirements. The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to
contain, the following provisions:
A. Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured
pursuant to this Agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against
City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers
and employees or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing
insurance evidence in compliance with these requirements to waive their
right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of
recovery against City, and shall require similar written express waivers from
each of its subconsultants.
B. Additional Insured Status. All liability policies including general liability,
excess liability, pollution liability, and automobile liability, if required, but not
including professional liability, shall provide or be endorsed to provide that
City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers
and employees shall be included as insureds under such policies.
C. Primary and Non Contributory. All liability coverage shall apply on a primary
basis and shall not require contribution from any insurance or self-insurance
maintained by City.
D. Notice of Cancellation. All policies shall provide City with thirty (30)
calendar days' notice of cancellation (except for nonpayment for which ten
(10) calendar days' notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each
required coverage.
5. Additional Agreements Between the Parties. The parties hereby agree to the
following:
A. Evidence of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance to
City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with a
waiver of subrogation endorsement for workers' compensation and other
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endorsements as specified herein for each coverage. Insurance certificates
and endorsement must be approved by City's Risk Manager prior to
commencement of performance. Current certification of insurance shall be
kept on file with City at all times during the term of this Agreement. The
certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by
a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. At least
fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence of
insurance showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or
extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is cancelled or
reduced, Consultant shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice
of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with the City evidence of
insurance showing that the required insurance has been reinstated or has
been provided through another insurance company or companies. City
reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required
insurance policies, at any time.
B. City's Right to Revise Requirements. City reserves the right at any time
during the term of the Agreement to change the amounts and types of
insurance required by giving Consultant sixty (60) calendar days' advance
written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial
additional cost to Consultant, City and Consultant may renegotiate
Consultant's compensation.
C. Right to Review Subcontracts. Consultant agrees that upon request, all
agreements with subcontractors or others with whom Consultant enters into
contracts with on behalf of City will be submitted to City for review. Failure
of City to request copies of such agreements will not impose any liability on
City, or its employees. Consultant shall require and verify that all
subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated
herein, and Consultant shall ensure that City is an additional insured on
insurance required from subcontractors. For CGL coverage,
subcontractors shall provide coverage with a format at least as broad as CG
20 38 04 13.
D. Enforcement of Agreement Provisions. Consultant acknowledges and
agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of City to inform
Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional
obligations on City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
E. Requirements not Limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features or
limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage,
limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided
by any insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for
purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not
intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of
other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the Consultant maintains higher
limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be
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entitled to coverage for higher limits maintained by the Consultant. Any
available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of
insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
F. Self -insured Retentions. Any self -insured retentions must be declared to
and approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self -insured
retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self-
insurance will not be considered to comply with these requirements unless
approved by City.
G. City Remedies for Non -Compliance. If Consultant or any subconsultant fails
to provide and maintain insurance as required herein, then City shall have
the right but not the obligation, to purchase such insurance, to terminate this
Agreement, or to suspend Consultant's right to proceed until proper
evidence of insurance is provided. Any amounts paid by City shall, at City's
sole option, be deducted from amounts payable to Consultant or reimbursed
by Consultant upon demand.
H. Timely Notice of Claims. Consultant shall give City prompt and timely notice
of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Consultant's
performance under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve
coverage under any of the required liability policies. City assumes no
obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to
monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve
City.
Consultant's Insurance. Consultant shall also procure and maintain, at its
own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own
judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the
Work.
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EXHIBIT D
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH BOND NO.
LABOR AND MATERIALS PAYMENT BOND
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach, State of California, has awarded
to Chambers Group, Inc. hereinafter designated as the "Principal," a contract to
provide qualified biologists and landscape maintenance staff for habitat maintenance and
monitoring activities along the San Diego Creek as part of the City's Trash Interceptor
project, in the City of Newport Beach, in strict conformity with the Contract on file with the
office of the City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, which is incorporated herein by this
reference.
WHEREAS, Principal has executed or is about to execute the Contract and the terms
thereof require the furnishing of a bond, providing that if Principal or any of Principal's
subcontractors, shall fail to pay for any materials, provisions, or other supplies used in, upon,
for, or about the performance of the Work agreed to be done, or for any work or labor done
thereon of any kind, the Surety on this bond will pay the same to the extent hereinafter set
forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, We the undersigned Principal, and,
duly authorized to transact business under the
laws of the State of California, as Surety, (referred to herein as "Surety") are held and
firmly bound unto the City of Newport Beach, in the sum of Four Hundred Nineteen
Thousand Fifteen Dollars and 07/100 ($419,015.07) lawful money of the United States of
America, said sum being equal to 100% of the estimated amount payable by the City of
Newport Beach under the terms of the Contract; for which payment well and truly to be
made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, successors, or assigns,
jointly and severally, firmly by these present.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the Principal or the
Principal's subcontractors, fail to pay for any materials, provisions, or other supplies,
implements or machinery used in, upon, for, or about the performance of the Work
contracted to be done, or for any other work or labor thereon of any kind, or for amounts due
under the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to such work or labor, or for any
amounts required to be deducted, withheld and paid over to the Employment Development
Department from the wages of employees of the Principal and subcontractors pursuant
to Section 13020 of the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to such work and
labor, then the Surety will pay forthe same, in an amount not exceeding the sum specified
in this Bond, and also, in case suit is brought to enforce the obligations of this Bond, a
reasonable attorneys' fee, to be fixed by the Court as required by the provisions of Section
9554 of the Civil Code of the State of California.
The Bond shall inure to the benefit of any and all persons, companies, and
corporations entitled to file claims under Section 9100 of the California Civil Code so as
to give a right of action to them or their assigns in any suit brought upon this Bond, as
required by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9500 et seq. of the Civil
Code of the State of California.
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And Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change,
extension of time, alterations or additions to the terms of the Contract or to the Work to
be performed thereunder shall in any wise affect its obligations on this Bond, and it does
hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alterations or additions to the
terms of the Contract or to the Work or to the specification.
In the event that any principal above named executed this Bond as an
individual, it is agreed that the death of any such principal shall not exonerate the Surety
from its obligations under this Bond.IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument has been
duly executed by the above named Principal and Surety, on the day of
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Name of Consultant (Principal)
Name of Surety
Address of Surety
Telephone
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Date:
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Aaron C. Harp
City Attorney
Authorized Signature/Title
Authorized Agent Signature
Print Name and Title
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF CONSULTANT
AND SURETY MUST BE ATTACHED
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity
of that document.
State of California
County of } ss.
On , 20 before me, ,
Notary Public, personally appeared ,
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same
in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signatures(s) on the instrument
the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature (seal)
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity
of that document.
State of California
County of } ss.
On , 20 before me, ,
Notary Public, personally appeared
proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same
in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signatures(s) on the instrument
the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature (seal)
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EXHIBIT E
CITY OF NEWPORT
BEACH BOND NO. _
FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND
The premium charges on this Bond is $ , being at the
rate of $ thousand of the Contract price.
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach, State of California, has awarded to
Chambers Group, Inc. hereinafter designated as the "Principal," a contract to provide
qualified biologists and landscape maintenance staff for habitat maintenance and
monitoring activities along the San Diego Creek as part of the City's Trash Interceptor
project, in the City of Newport Beach, in strict conformity with the Contract on file with the
office of the City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, which is incorporated herein by this
reference.
WHEREAS, Principal has executed or is about to execute the Contract and the
terms thereof require the furnishing of a Bond for the faithful performance of the Contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Principal, and
, duly authorized to
transact business under the laws of the State of California as Surety (hereinafter
"Surety"), are held and firmly bound unto the City of Newport Beach, in the sum of Four
Hundred Nineteen Thousand Fifteen Dollars and 07/100 ($419,015.07) lawful money of
the United States of America, said sum being equal to 100% of the estimated amount of
the Contract, to be paid to the City of Newport Beach, its successors, and assigns; for
which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and
administrators, successors, or assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these present.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the Principal, or the
Principal's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns, fail to abide by, and
well and truly keep and perform any or all the Work, covenants, conditions, and
agreements in the Contract Documents and any alteration thereof made as therein
provided on its part, to be kept and performed at the time and in the manner therein
specified, and in all respects according to its true intent and meaning, or fails to indemnify,
defend, and save harmless the City of Newport Beach, its officers, employees and agents,
as therein stipulated, then, Surety will faithfully perform the same, in an amount not
exceeding the sum specified in this Bond; otherwise this obligation shall become null and
void.
As a part of the obligation secured hereby, and in addition to the face amount
specified in this Performance Bond, there shall be included costs and reasonable
expenses and fees, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by City, only in the
event City is required to bring an action in law or equity against Surety to enforce the
obligations of this Bond.
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Surety, for value received, stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time,
alterations or additions to the terms of the Contract or to the Work to be performed
thereunder shall in any way affect its obligations on this Bond, and it does hereby waive
notice of any such change, extension of time, alterations or additions of the Contract or
to the Work or to the specifications.
This Faithful Performance Bond shall be extended and maintained by the Principal
in full force and effect for one (1) year following the date of formal acceptance of the
Project by City.
In the event that the Principal executed this bond as an individual, it is agreed that
the death of any such Principal shall not exonerate the Surety from its obligations under
this Bond.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument has been duly executed by the Principal
and Surety above named, on the day of ,20
Name of Consultant (Principal)
Name of Surety
Address of Surety
Telephone
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Date:
Aaron C. Harp
City Attorney
Authorized Signature/Title
Authorized Agent Signature
Print Name and Title
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF CONSULTANT
AND SURETY MUST BE ATTACHED
Chambers Group, Inc. Page E-2 6-58
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity
of that document.
State of California
County of } ss.
On , 20 before me, ,
Notary Public, personally appeared ,
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same
in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signatures(s) on the instrument
the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature (seal)
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity
of that document.
State of California
County of } ss.
On 20 before me,
Notary Public, personally appeared ,
proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same
in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signatures(s) on the instrument
the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature (seal)
Chambers Group, Inc. Page E-3 6-59
ATTACHMENT B
REVEGETATION HYDROSEED
PLANT AND TREE
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Common Name
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Black Willow
Container
16
15 gal
1 Scrub
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A—iSpon glab,,1
Deerweed
Container 75
1 g�l
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Fremont's
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Populusfremontli
Cottonwood
Container
16
15 gal
SoaSt
2 crub
Coastal Sage
Elostil o0fifOrnioO
Coast Sunflower
California
Container so
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1 ga 11
irian
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Platanus racemoso
Western Sycamore
Container
16
15 gal
3 Scrub
Coastal Sage
Eriogonumfosciculatum
Buckwheat
Container 75
1 gal
W llow
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salix Inscolepi,
Arroyo Willow
Container
16
15 gal
4 Scrub
Coastal Sage
Hetromeles rb.nifoli.
Toyon
Chaparral Bush
Container 25
1 g�l
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Baccharls salicifolla
Mulefat
Seed
0.25
Scrub
Coastal Sage
M.1ccoth—nus)bsci-latu�
Ma Jim
Container 100
1 g�l
Marsh
Distichfis spicato
Salt Grass
Seed
0.50
6 Scrub
C..st.1 Sage
Pcri�o rb_
Bladderpod
Container 100
1 gall
Marsh
Frankenia salina
Alkali Heath
I Seed
1.50
7 Scrub
Coastal Sage
Rhus integrifolia
Lemonade Berry
C2�t 1 50
1 gall
Marsh
Salicornia Pacifica
Common Pickleweed
Seed
1.00
8 Scrub
Coastal Sage
Salivic meifer.
Black Sage
Cont:i�Zr 100
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Hellotropium curassavicurn
Seaside Heliotrope
Seed
2.00
9, Scrub Sambucus n1gro ssp caerulo
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Mexican Elderberry
Container 25
s
1 gal
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2-
Mch,01. /,pros.
Alkali Mallow
Seed
1.50
stal Sage
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Arternisio caftfornica
California Sagebrush
Seed
0.50
sW Sage
,b
Atripl- lentiformis
Big Saltbush
Seed
1.00
stal Sage
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Bacchants piluicris
Coyote brush
Seed
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