CONTRACT 6198 Professional Services Agreement CLOSEDAgreement No. 6198
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND
CSG CONSULTANTS, INC.
This AGREEMENT is entered into and takes effect this 1st day of October, 2021, by and
between the CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a general law city and municipal corporation ("CITY")
and CSG CONSULTANTS, INC., a California corporation ("CONSULTANT"). The parties
agree as follows:
1. CONSIDERATION.
A. As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees to perform the work listed in the
SCOPE OF SERVICES, below, for the City under the direction of, and to the sole
reasonable satisfaction of, the City's Development Services Director or designee,
relating to the preparation, review and processing of entitlement applications,
materials, and related supporting documents for the projects identified in Exhibit
D.
B. As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by the terms
and conditions contained in this Agreement;
C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT a sum not to
exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) for CONSULTANT's
services. CONSULTANT acknowledges that it will be paid by funds received by
the CITY from the Developer and/or Applicant associated with each project for
which CONSULTANT performs services on behalf of the CITY.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
A. CONSULTANT will perform services listed in the attached Exhibit A. which is
incorporated herein.
B. CONSULTANT will, using a standard of care equal to, or greater than, the degree
of skill and diligence ordinarily used by reputable professionals, with a level of
experience and training similar to CONSULTANT, performing under
circumstances similar to those required by this Agreement, furnish all of the labor,
technical, administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies and
materials, equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space and facilities,
and all tests, testing and analyses, calculation, and all other means whatsoever,
except as herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY as specified
in Exhibit A, Scope of Services, necessary or proper to perform and complete the
work and provide the professional services required of CONSULTANT by this
Agreement.
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3. PAYMENTS. For CITY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement,
CONSULTANT must submit a detailed invoice to CITY that lists the hours worked and hourly
rates for each personnel category and reimbursable costs (all as set forth in Exhibit B) the tasks
performed, the percentage of the task completed during the billing period, the cumulative
percentage completed for each task, the total cost of that work during the preceding billing month
and a cumulative cash flow curve showing projected and actual expenditures versus time to date.
If the CITY agrees with all of the information listed in the invoice, CITY will, within 30 days, pay
CONSULTANT from the Developer / Applicant account created for the project. In the event that
the Developer / Applicant account does not have sufficient funds for payment of CONSULTANT's
services, CITY will notify CONSULTANT in writing to suspend any work under this Agreement
until the account is replenished by the Developer / Applicant. The CITY is not responsible for the
cost of any of CONSULTANT's services after the date of such written notice, unless and until the
Developer / Applicant account is replenished with sufficient funds. This Agreement will cover
only those costs incurred for which Developer / Applicant funds are available.
4. POLITICAL REFORM ACT. CONSULTANT agrees that it will be considered a public
official subject to the Political Reform Act of 1974 for purposes of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT agrees and warrants that it has no financial interests which may be materially
affected by the project(s) for which it is performing services. Such financial interests may include,
without limitation, interests in business entities, real property, or sources of income exceeding
$500 received within the past year. CONSULTANT further warrants that, before executing this
Agreement, it reviewed the Political Reform Act of 1974 and the Fair Political Practices
Commission regulations, including, without limitation, Chapter 7 of Title 2 of the California
Administrative Code, Section 18700, et seq., in order to determine whether any conflict of interest
would require CONSULTANT to refrain from performing the services or in any way attempting
to use its official position to influence the governmental decisions underlying the subject
project(s).
5. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK.
A. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that CONSULTANT has
Thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be
performed;
ii. Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and
iii, Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending
performance of the services under this Agreement.
B, If services involve work upon any site, CONSULTANT represents that
CONSULTANT has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted
with the conditions there existing, before commencing the services hereunder.
Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or unknown conditions that may
materially affect the performance of the services, CONSULTANT will
immediately inform CITY of such fact and will not proceed except at
CONSULTANT's own risk until written instructions are received from CITY.
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C, Although CITY has a duty to the public to independently review any environmental
document, including, without limitation a negative declaration or draft EIR,
prepared by CONSULTANT, that duty to the public, or the breach thereof, will not
relieve CONSULTANT of its duties under this Section or any representation
provided by CONSULTANT in this Agreement.
6. KEY PERSONNEL.
A. CONSULTANT's key personnel assigned to perforin work under this Agreement
and their level of responsibility are as follows but is not limited to:
Ethan Edwards, Project Manager
Bradley Misner, Principal Planner
Gena Guisar, Principal Planner
Leila Carver, Senior Planner
Anna Choudhuri, Senior Environmental Planner
Nick Zigler, Senior Environmental Analyst
Kathleen Gallagher, Sustainability Manager
Nancy Mith, Associate Planner
Nader Khalil, Associate Planner
B. The resume of each of the individuals identified in this Section are attached to this
Agreement, collectively, as Exhibit C, and incorporated by reference.
C. In the event CITY objects to the continued involvement with this Agreement by
any of the persons listed in this Section, or any other person selected by
CONSULTANT to perform services under this AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT
agrees that it will replace such persons with individuals that are agreed to by CITY.
7. TERM. The term of this Agreement will start on the effective and end on June 30, 2024.
Unless otherwise determined by written amendment between the parties, this Agreement will
terminate in the following instances:
A. Completion of the work specified in Exhibit A;
B. Termination as stated in Section 15..
8. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE. CONSULTANT will not perform any work under this
Agreement until:
A. CONSULTANT furnishes proof of insurance as required by this Agreement; and
B. CITY gives CONSULTANT a written Notice to Proceed.
C. Should CONSULTANT begin work on any phase in advance of receiving written
authorization to proceed, any such professional services are at CONSULTANT's
own risk.
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9. TIME EXTENSIONS. Should CONSULTANT be delayed by causes beyond
CONSULTANT's control, CITY may grant a time extension for the completion of the contracted
services. If delay occurs, CONSULTANT must notify CITY within 48 hours, in writing, of the
cause and the extent of the delay and how such delay interferes with the Agreement's schedule.
CITY may, but is not required to, extend the completion time, when appropriate, for the completion
of the contracted services.
10. CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of this
Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum and the
contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be authorized in writing,
executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY resulting from changes in the
services will be determined in accordance with written agreement between the parties.
11. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a
Taxpayer Identification Number.
12. PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, will obtain and maintain
during the term of this Agreement, all necessary permits, licenses, and certificates that may be
required in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.
13. PROJECT COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION..
A, Ethan Edwards will be responsible for negotiations and contractual matters with
CITY's Project Manager.
B. Ethan Edwards will be assigned as Project Manager and will be responsible for job
performance and coordination with CITY's Project Manager.
C, Eduardo Schonborn, Planning Manager, will be assigned as CITY's Project
Manager and will be personally in charge of and personally supervise or perform
the technical execution of the Project on a day-to-day basis on behalf of CITY and
will maintain direct communication with CONSULTANT's Project Manager.
14. WAIVER. CITY's review or acceptance of, or payment for, work product prepared by
CONSULTANT under this Agreement will not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights
CITY may have under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising from CONSULTANT's
performance. A waiver by CITY of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition contained in
this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any
other term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement, whether of the same or different
character.
15. TERMINATION.
A. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time
with or without cause. Notice of termination will be in writing.
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B. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement at any time with CITY's mutual
consent. Notice will be in writing at least thirty days before the effective
termination date.
C. Should termination occur, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies,
surveys, drawings, maps, reports and other materials prepared by CONSULTANT
will, at CITY's option, become CITY's property, and CONSULTANT will receive
just and equitable compensation for any work rendered in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this agreement up to the effective date of notice of
termination, not to exceed the total costs under Section 1(C).
D. Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure
on its own terms services similar to those terminated.
E. By executing this document, CONSULTANT waives any and all claims for
damages that might otherwise arise from CITY's termination under this Section.
16. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All documents, data, studies, drawings, maps, models,
photographs and reports prepared by CONSULTANT under this Agreement are CITY's property.
CONSULTANT may retain copies of said documents and materials as desired, but will deliver all
original materials to CITY upon CITY's written notice. CITY agrees that use of CONSULTANT's
completed work product, for purposes other than identified in this Agreement, or use of incomplete
work product, is at CITY's own risk.
17. PUBLICATION OF DOCUMENTS. Except as necessary for performance of service under
this Agreement, no copies, sketches, or graphs of materials, including graphic art work, prepared
pursuant to this Agreement, will be released by CONSULTANT to any other person or city without
CITY's prior written approval. All press releases, including graphic display information to be
published in newspapers or magazines, will be approved and distributed solely by CITY, unless
otherwise provided by written agreement between the parties.
18. INDEMNIFICATION.
A. CONSULTANT agrees to the following:
Indemnification for Professional Services. CONSULTANT will save
harmless and indemnify, including, without limitation, CITY's defense
costs (including reasonable attorney's fees), from and against any and all
suits, actions, or claims, of any character whatever, brought for, or on
account of, any injuries or damages sustained by any person or property
resulting or arising from any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission
by CONSULTANT or any of CONSULTANT's officers, agents,
employees, or representatives, in the performance of this Agreement, except
for such loss or damage arising from CITY's sole negligence or willful
misconduct.
ii. Indemnification for other Damages. CONSULTANT indemnifies and holds
CITY harmless from and against any claim, action, damages, costs
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(including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees), injuries, or
liability, arising out of this Agreement, or its performance, except for such
loss or damage arising from CITY's sole negligence or willful misconduct.
Should CITY be named in any suit, or should any claim be brought against
it by suit or otherwise, whether the same be groundless or not, arising out
of this Agreement, or its performance, CONSULTANT will defend CITY
(at CITY's request and with counsel satisfactory to CITY) and will
indemnify CITY for any judgment rendered against it or any sums paid out
in settlement or otherwise.
iii. Exclusion for CEQA Actions. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
CONSULTANT need not indemnify, defend, or hold CITY harmless in
CEQA actions initiated pursuant to Public Resources Code §§ 21167 and
21168 where CONSULTANT's work may form the basis of a lawsuit.
However, should CONSULTANT's work, as contemplated by this
Agreement, contain errors or omissions that results in an adverse ruling
against CITY, CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify and hold CITY
harmless to the extent provided for in Section l 8(A)(i).
B, For purposes of this section "CITY" includes CITY's officers, officials and
employees.
C. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions will survive
termination of this Agreement.
D. The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained
by CONSULTANT as required by Section 22, and any approval of said insurance
by CITY, are not intended to and will not in any manner limit or qualify the
liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by CONSULTANT pursuant to this
Agreement, including, without limitation, to the provisions concerning
indemnification.
19. ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is for CONSULTANT's professional services.
CONSULTANT's attempts to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without CITY's
written approval are prohibited and will be null and void.
20. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that CONSULTANT
will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and the manner in which is
it performed. CONSULTANT will be free to contract for similar service to be performed for other
employers while under contract with CITY. CONSULTANT is not an agent or employee of CITY
and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits CITY
provides for its employees. Any provision in this Agreement that may appear to give CITY the
right to direct CONSULTANT as to the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of
control over the work means that CONSULTANT will follow the direction of the CITY as to end
results of the work only.
21. AUDIT OF RECORDS.
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A. CONSULTANT agrees that CITY, or designee, has the right to review, obtain, and
copy all records pertaining to the performance of this Agreement. CONSULTANT
agrees to provide CITY, or designee, with any relevant information requested and
will permit CITY, or designee, access to its premises, upon reasonable notice,
during normal business hours for the purpose of interviewing employees and
inspecting and copying such books, records, accounts, and other material that may
be relevant to a matter under investigation for the purpose of determining
compliance with this Agreement. CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain such
records for a period of three years following final payment under this Agreement.
B, Upon inspection, CONSULTANT will promptly implement any corrective
measures required by CITY regarding the requirements of this Section.
CONSULTANT will be given a reasonable amount of time to implement said
corrective measures. Failure of CONSULTANT to implement required corrective
measures will result in immediate termination of this Agreement.
C. CONSULTANT will keep all books, records, accounts and documents pertaining
to this Agreement separate from other activities unrelated to this Agreement.
22. INSURANCE.
A. Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other times this
Agreement is effective, CONSULTANT must procure and maintain the following
types of insurance with coverage limits complying, at a minimum, with the limits
set forth below:
Type e Or ITISLIr'ance
Commercial general liability:
Professional Liability
Business automobile liability
Workers compensation
Limits (combined singl)
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Statutory requirement.
B, Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the requirements of the
most recent ISO-CGL Form. The amount of insurance set forth above will be a
combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and
property damage for the policy coverage. Liability policies will be endorsed to
name CITY, its officials, and employees as "additional insureds" under said
insurance coverage and to state that such insurance will be deemed "primary" such
that any other insurance that may be carried by CITY will be excess thereto. Such
endorsement must be reflected on ISO Form No. CG 20 10 11 85 or 88, or
equivalent. Such insurance will be on an "occurrence," not a "claims made," basis
and will not be cancelable or subject to reduction except upon 30 days prior written
notice to CITY
C. Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA 00
0106 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto) or an acceptable equivalent.
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D. Professional liability coverage will be on an occurrence basis if such coverage is
available, or on a claims made basis if not available. When coverage is provided on
a claims made basis, CONSULTANT will continue to maintain the insurance in
effect for a period of three years after this Agreement expires or is terminated
("extended insurance"). Such extended insurance will have the same coverage and
limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this Agreement, and will
cover CONSULTANT for all claims made by City arising out of any errors or
omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees or agents during the time
this Agreement was in effect.
E. CONSULTANT will furnish to City duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance
evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement,
endorsements as required herein, and such other evidence of insurance or copies of
policies as may be reasonably required by City from time to time. Insurance must
be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating equivalent to at
least a Rating of "A:VIi."
F, Should CONSULTANT, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance
required by this Agreement, City may terminate.
23. USE OF CONSULTANT. CONSULTANT must obtain CITY's prior written approval to use
any consultants while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such approval must approve of
the proposed consultant and the terms of compensation.
24. INCIDENTAL TASKS. CONSULTANT will meet with CITY monthly to provide the status
on the project, which will include a schedule update and a short narrative description of progress
during the past month for each major task, a description of the work remaining and a description
of the work to be done before the next schedule update.
25. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed made when
received by such party at its respective name and address as follows:
CITY:
El Segundo Development Services Department
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245-3813
Attention: Eduardo Schonborn, Planning
Manager
310-524-2312
eschonbom@clscgundo.org
CONSULTANT:
CSG Consultants, Inc.
3707 W Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 100
Orange, CA 92868
Attention: Ethan Edwards, Director of
Planning Services
714-568-1010
ethane@csgengr.com
Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been received by
the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage prepaid and properly
addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of actual
delivery. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are to be
given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph.
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26. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor
retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee, to solicit or
secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to
pay any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee, any fee,
commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting
from the award or making of this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this
warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without liability.
27. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein is generally
for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the benefit of any other party.
There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of CONSULTANT's or CITY's
obligations under this Agreement.
28. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action involving this
agreement will be in Los Angeles County or in the Federal District Court in the District of
California in which Los Angeles County is located.
29. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Exhibits, sets forth the entire
understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements
expressed or implied, oral or written. There are three Exhibits to this Agreement. This Agreement
will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and any subsequent successors
and assigns.
30. CONSISTENCY. In interpreting this Agreement and resolving any ambiguities, the main
body of this Agreement takes precedence over the attached Exhibits; this Agreement supersedes
any conflicting provisions. Any inconsistency between the Exhibits will be resolved in the order
in which the Exhibits appear below:
A. Exhibit A: Proposal for Services/Scope of Work;
B. Exhibit B: Budget;
C, Exhibit C: Resumes; and
D. Exhibit D: Scope of Service.
31. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently review this
Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be construed simply, as a whole,
and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not be interpreted strictly for or against either Party.
32. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such portion will be deemed modified to the extent
necessary in the opinion of the court to render such portion enforceable and, as so modified, such
portion and the balance of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.
33. AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary action
has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement and to
engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be modified by written amendment
signed by both parties. CITY's city manager, or designee, may execute any such amendment
on behalf of CITY.
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34. EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT; COUNTERPARTS; ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES.
This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an
original and all of which will constitute one and the same instrument. The Parties agree that this
Agreement, agreements ancillary to this Agreement, and related documents to be entered into in
connection with this Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a party is
delivered by electronic mail in "portable document format" (i.e., .pdf) form, or by facsimile
transmission. Such signature will be deemed to be and treated in all respects as an original
signature.
35. COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS. The parties agree that all of the provisions hereof will
be construed as both covenants and conditions, the same as if the words importing such covenants
and conditions had been used in each separate paragraph.
36. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of
reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
37. FORCE MAJEURE. In no event shall either CONSULTANT or the CITY have any claim or
right against the other for any failure of performance where such failure of performance is caused by
or is the result of causes beyond the reasonable control of the other party due to any occurrence
commonly known as a "force majeure," including, but not limited to: acts of God; fire, flood, or
other natural catastrophe; acts of any governmental body, labor dispute or shortage; national
emergency; insurrection; riot; or war.
38. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT
represents that it has demonstrated trustworthiness and possesses the quality, fitness and capacity
to perform the Agreement using a standard of care equal to, or greater than, the degree of skill and
diligence ordinarily used by reputable professionals, with a level of experience and training similar
to CONSULTANT, performing under circumstances similar to those required by this Agreement.
CONSULTANT represents that its financial resources, surety and insurance experience, service
experience, completion ability, personnel, current workload, experience in dealing with private
consultants, and experience in dealing with public agencies all suggest that CONSULTANT is
capable of performing the proposed contract and has a demonstrated capacity to deal fairly and
effectively with and to satisfy a public agency.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and
year first hereinabove written.
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
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Tracy Weaver,'
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
by
Mark D, Hensley,
City Attorney
CSG CONSULTANTS, INC.
a California Corporation
Taxpaye ID No. 91-2053749
Khoa Duong,
Vice President
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Date
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Exhibit A: Proposal for Services/Scope of Work
CSG
CONSULTANTS
Employee -Owned
September 17, 2021
Paul Samaras, AICP
Principal Planner
City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Re: City of El Segundo Request for Proposal: Planning Services
Dear Mr. Samaras,
phone 714.568.1010
Agreement Nd?x6J44168.1028
www.csgengr.com
CSG Consultants Inc. (CSG) would like to thank the City of El Segundo (City) for the opportunity to submit
our proposal for planning, environmental, and sustainability services.
For over 30 years, CSG has worked solely for public agencies, providing a wide range of municipal services
to over 350 cities, counties and special service districts across California. We serve as a seamless extension
of municipal staff in delivery of our planning, environmental and sustainability; building and safety; public
works; and a host of additional services.
The City of El Segundo is seeking qualified planning and environmental consultants to assist the City with
on -call Planning and Environmental services. To meet the City's needs, CSG will provide a project team
consisting of Principal, Senior and junior level staff planners as needed, as well as QA/QC services by a
Principal Planner. General contractual oversight will be provided by CSG's Director of Planning Services.
Our Planning and Environmental team bring a combined 50+ years of experience working with numerous
jurisdictions, on a variety of project types, such as General Plans and Specific Plans, entitlement project
management, transportation, schools, and utilities, sustainability, and Climate Action Plans.
Ethan Edwards, AICP, will serve as the main point of contact for this contract and will oversee the services
proposed for this contract. He will also provide QA/QC management, responsible for directing an
independent review of project deliverables. Ethan Edwards brings over 20 years expertise in current and
long-range planning, housing, project review, research, analysis, CEQA/NEPA compliance, project, and staff
management.
Ethan Edwards, AICP
Director of Planning Services
(714) 568-1010 Office 1 (714) 699-4297 Mobile
ethane@csgengr.com
Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Edwards should you have any questions or require additional
information.
Sincerely,
Cyrus Kianpour, PE, PLS
President, CSG Consultants, Inc.
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Scope of Work
In response to the City's request for a revised scope of services, CSG is proposing the following planning
and environmental project related tasks:
m Coordinate and communicate directly with project applicants for information required to
process applications;
0 Review and determine completeness of applications received;
0 Conduct site visits, as needed;
• Review proposed development plans for compliance with City's General Plan, Zoning
Regulations, applicable Specific Plans, and any other applicable design guidelines;
• Review plans for building permits, grading permits and all other related permits for proposed
projects;
• Coordinate the City's interdepartmental review of proposed projects;
• Prepare/peer review (if prepared by other consultants) Initial Studies, Negative Declarations,
Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Subsequent,
Supplemental or Addendums to El Rs;
e Prepare staff reports, including conditions of approval for consideration and action by the
Planning Commission and City Council;
• Present to the Planning Commission and City Council, as needed;
• Schedule and assist in conducting public workshops, scoping meetings, and public hearings;
• Coordinate the distribution of project related notices and documents to responsible agencies;
• Prepare and coordinate the posting, publication and mailing of all required public notices; and,
• Coordinate the preparation and filing of all required notices with the State Clearinghouse and
County Clerk;
• Conduct Plan Check for Planning Development Applications;
o Prepare Sustainability Programs, such as a Climate Action Plan
• Additional Planning -related services as needed
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References
Our track record of success in delivering similar services to our clients is outstanding and we encourage
you to contact our references. The following is a partial list of client references for which CSG has
provided services similar to those requested by the City.
City of Carson
Saied Naaseh
Community Development Director
701 E. Carson St
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 952-1761
snaaseh@carson.ca.us
Planning Services
2016—Ongoing
City of Laguna Niguel
John Morgan
Development Services Manager
30111 Crown Valley Pkwy
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 362-4332
jmorgan@cityoflagunaniguel.org
Planning Services
2021— Ongoing
City of Burbank
Scott Plambaeck
Deputy City Planner
150 N. Third Street,
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 238-5250
splambaeck@burbankca.gov
Planning Services including single-family special
development permit review for historical
neighborhood compatibility review
2017—Ongoing
City of Garden Grove
Lee Marino
Planning Manager
11222 Acacia Parkway
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 741-5323
leem@ggcity.org
Planning Services
2017, 2019
City of Moreno Valley
Sean P. Kelleher
Community Development Senior Planner
4177 Frederick Street
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 413-3215
seanke@moval.org
Planning Services
2010—Ongoing
City of Fountain Valley
Brian James
Director of Planning and Building Director
10200 Slater Ave
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 593-4425
Brian.James@fountainvalley.org
Environmental Services - including peer review of
Addendum 1S/MND for the Orange County
Sanitation District Administrative Headquarters
Building Project
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Detailed resumes for our proposed personnel are provided on the following pages.
Agreement No. 6198
Exhibit Budget
Agreement No. 6198
CSG's fee schedule is provided in the table below„
Planning Technician
$105
Assistant Planner
$125
Associate Planner
$140
Senior Planner
$155
Senior Environmental Planner
$155
Principal Planner
$170
Planning Manager
$185
Planning Director
$200
Sustainability Program Analyst
$135
Sustainability Program Senior Analyst
$160
Sustainability Program Manager
$190
All hourly rates include overhead costs including, but not limited to, salaries, benefits, Workers Compensation
Insurance, travel and office expenses. Overtime work will be billed at 1.5x the hourly rates indicated in the
table above. On each anniversary of the contract start date, CSG will initiate a rate increase based on change
in CPI for the applicable region. CSG will mail an invoice every month for services rendered during the previous
month.
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Director of Planning Services
EDUCATION
Mr. Edwards serves as the Director of Planning Services for CSG Consultants. To this role, he brings
Bachelor of Science, Urban and
expertise in current and advanced planning, design review, coastal development review and CEQA,
Regional Planning
project and planning staff management —from over ZO years of increasingly complex land use
California State Polytechnic University
planning and management experience in Orange and Los Angeles Counties, northern California and
I Pomona, CA
the State of Oregon. Prior to joining CSG, Mr. Edwards served as a planner for the City of Huntington
Beach where he managed several complex entitlement projects and coordinated the Zoning
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Administrator agenda and review process. He recently served as the Acting Community
American Planning Association I
Development Director and before that the Acting Planning Manager at the City of Carson and
Orange County Chapter
Principal Planner at the City of El Segundo.
Los Angeles Chapter
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
American Institute of Certified
Planners
Acting Community Development Director/Planning Manager I City of Carson, CA
International City/County
Mr. Edwards recently served as the Acting Planning Manager and Community Development Director
Management Association
for the City of Carson where his duties included oversight of the Planning Department (including CSG
Association of Environmental
staff), project management, scheduling, budgeting, agenda review and participation in public
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hearings. He also managed the City's on -call environmental and design consultants and provided
direction on the comprehensive General Plan Update.
Principal Planner I City of El Segundo, CA
As a contract Principal Planner, Mr. Edwards manages complex discretionary and administrative
permits including Development Agreement negotiation, environmental impact report management;
prepares agendas, reviews and prepares reports; conducts presentations to elected officials,
commissions, and citizen groups.
Associate Planner I City of Huntington Beach, CA
While working with the City of Huntington Beach, Mr. Edwards managed discretionary and
administrative permits; mentored staff; prepared agendas, reviewed and prepared reports, and
interpreted zoning regulations as the Zoning Administrator Liaison; oversaw environmental
consultants; and provided City management solutions for permit processing streamlining and
customer service strategies.
Planning Manager I Baysinger Partners Architecture, Portland, OR
Mr. Edwards' duties as Planning Manager included: supervising the planning and entitlement
division; managing staff priorities and department budget; preparing and processing applications for
public and private development projects; and providing consultant coordination and project
management.
Associate Planner I City of Beaverton, OR
As Associate Planner for the City of Beaverton, Mr. Edwards provided the following services: project
management for current planning projects; assisted in design review code revisions; gave
presentations to elected officials, commissions, and citizen groups; and was staff liaison for inter -
jurisdictional commuter rail project.
Associate Planner I City of Santa Monica, CA
Mr. Edwards gave presentations to zoning administrator, planning commission, and design review
board and prepared reports for a variety of entitlement projects while working for the City of Santa
Monica.
Associate Planner I Civic Solutions, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mr. Edwards provided contract planning services for the City of Rancho Santa Margarita and City of
Santa Monica.
Assistant Planner I RBF Consulting (Michael Baker Int.), Irvine, CA
Mr. Edwards worked as part of the Urban Design Studio group, preparing development code
updates and design guidelines, assisted with urban design community outreach and revitalization
implementation plans and recommendations, and provided contract planning services for the City of
San Gabriel.
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EDUCATION To his role as Principal Planner for CSG Consultants, Mr. Misner brings expertise gained from
Bachelor of Science, Geography and over 25 years in the field including extensive public agency employment experience. His wide
Group Social Science
Western Michigan University I
Kalamazoo, MI
Continuing Education Coursework:
Land Use Law
California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA)
Subdivision Law
University of California, Los Angeles —
Extension I Los Angeles, CA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
range of municipal planning skills and experience includes current and policy planning, zoning
law creation and administration, and public administration.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Community Development Director I City of Benicia, CA
Mr. Misner directed the Planning and Building Division functions and managed consultants;
prepared and managed department budget ($3 million); served as the Zoning Administrator;
was a member of the Executive Management Team; responsible for implementation of
electronic plan review and application submission, permit tracking automation, and
development process improvements; and directed and coordinated housing policy discussions
and preparation of Housing Element.
American Planning Association Community Development Director I City of Millbrae, CA
American Institute of Certified Mr. Misner served as Interim Director in September 2018, hired permanently in January 2019;
Planners directed functions and services of the Planning, Housing, Economic Development, Building,
and Code Enforcement divisions; directed and supported the Planning Commission; provided
project management for significant TOD developments; prepared policy support and prepared
reports, recommendations to City Council; and managed department budget ($2.9 million).
Director of Planning and Neighborhood Services I City of Milpitas, CA
Mr. Misner directed the City Planning, Housing, and Neighborhood Services Divisions,
managing 14 full-time employees and various consultants, and a $3.6 million department
budget. He was responsible for hiring, training and mentoring planning, housing, and code
enforcement staff. Additional responsibilities included the City's General Plan Update and
associated consultant and budget management, and serving as liaison to the Planning
Commission and as a member of the Executive Management Team.
Principal and Owner I Davis and Misner, LLC, Danville, CA
Mr. Misner provided project management and consulting services to private clients and
municipalities in California. His work included project review, report preparation and analysis,
compliance review with General Plan policies and Zoning Ordinance regulations.
Principal Planner I City of Santa Monica, CA
Mr. Misner worked in several roles of increasing responsibility during his 18-yeartenure with the
City's Planning Division. As Principal Planner, he supervised a team of five planners, one staff
assistant and various consultants; was a member of four -person team which drafted a
comprehensive update to the City's Zoning Ordinance established in 1988.Other accomplishments
and duties in his planning roles included:
• Preparing and presenting staff reports involving major projects and policy analysis to the
Planning Commission and City Council
• Assisting the Director as Ombudsman to the Business Community
• Serving as a member of a public/private alliance established for business retention and
attraction
• Analyzing, processing, and negotiating complex land -use applications and
development agreements
Preparing reports and presenting recommendations to Planning Commission/City Council
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Principal Planner
EDUCATION
Gena Guisar, AICP, is a highly experienced urban planner in both the private and public sectors. Ms.
Masters, Urban and Regional Planning
Guisar has designed and managed a wide variety of development applications and led teams
University of California I Irvine, CA
through the entitlement and environmental review process. Her approach to General Plan Updates,
Specific Plans, master planning, yield studies, code analysis, historic research, demographic studies,
Bachelor of Arts, Social Science Research
conceptual grading and conceptual landscape design involves placemaking, sustainability, and
&Analytical Methods
University of California I Irvine, CA
economic feasibility. Ms. Guisar's thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of urban and
Honors Graduate
regional planning, zoning, and subdivision concepts makes her an asset to any development team.
The scale and scope of Ms. Guisar's projects not only require her to be creative and detail
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS oriented, but flexible, adaptable and multidisciplinary.
ULI Women's Leadership Initiative Council
Member RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
American Planning Association Contract Principal Planner I City of Carson, CA
American Institute of Certified Planners Ms. Guisar currently serves as a principal planner for the City of Carson where she manages several
Urban Land Institute high -profile, complex entitlement projects. Ms. Guisar oversees the every aspect of each project,
ULI NEXT Council Member including coordination with the applicant team and city staff, project review, CECIA review and
compliance, public outreach, schedule and budget management, preparation of staff reports and
UCI MURP Graduate Student Mentor notices, and presentations to elected officials and stakeholders.
APPOINTMENTS Contract Principal Planner I City of El Segundo, CA
2018 Spring Faculty - PPD 275 Planning for As a contract principal planner, Ms. Guisar is currently leading the effort to administer an SB 2 grant
Sustainability Lecturer, UC Irvine, CA for the City of El Segundo. The SB 2 grant will fund several activities related to the City's Housing
Element Update, such as public outreach, the housing sites inventory, zoning analysis, and housing -
AWARDS related ordinances. In addition, Ms. Guisar manages other complex entitlement projects, prepares
PCBC Gold Nugget Award of Merit agendas, reviews and prepares reports; and conducts presentations to elected officials,
Parkside Family Apartments commissions, and citizen groups.
PCBO Gold Nugget Award of Merit Contract Principal Planner I City of Norwalk, CA
Yixing Master Plan Ms. Guisar is currently assisting the City of Norwalk in the project management of a large mixed -use
APA Focused Planning Award TOD redevelopment project. Ms. Guisar oversees all aspects of the project including due diligence,
Loma Vista Community Centers MPD CEOA compliance, urban design, public outreach, the Specific Plan and the Development
Agreement. Ms. Guisar coordinates closely with City Staff, subconsultants and the applicant team
while maintaining schedules and budgets.
Contract Principal Planner I City of Fullerton, CA
Ms. Guisar currently provides design and development review for various projects within the City of
Fullerton. Ms. Guisar's services also include zoning text amendments, ordinance preparation, and
coordination with various City staff.
Contract Planner I City of Garden Grove, CA
In her role as a contract Planner for the City of Garden Grove, Ms. Guisar managed a variety of
development applications, reviewed and processed administrative permits, and participated in long
range planning efforts. Ms. Guisar services also included the preparation of reports and
presentations to the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission and City Council.
Contract Principal Planner I City of Millbrae, CA
Ms. Guisar served as a contract Planner for the City of Millbrae where she managed the entitlements
for two high profile mixed -use TOD projects adjacent to the BART station. Combined, the sites boast
over 844 residential dwelling units, including 80 affordable units, 382,000 sf of office space,
approximately 44,000 sf of retail area, and a 164-room hotel. These projects represent the first
implementing projects of the Millbrae Area Station Specific Plan, which provides the vision and
strategies to guide in the creation of Millbrae's new economic center with vibrant, diverse, and
sustainable transit -oriented developments.
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CONSULTANTS
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Senior Planner
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Ms. Carver serves as a Senior Planner for CSG Consultants. She has expertise in project
American Planning Association (APA) I
management, CEQA, GIS and demographic research and excels in leadership and
Vice Director Finance, Board Member
customer service. She gained skills and knowledge in many areas of transportation
for California Chapter Orange Section
planning from her nine years of experience with Caltrans. Ms. Carver is an independent
Professional Transportation Planner
worker, has outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and is an integral part
Transportation Professional
of the CSG team. She is currently serving as a Board Member for the APA California
Certification Board
Chapter, Orange Section.
EDUCATION
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Master, Urban and Regional Planning
California State Polytechnic University
Planner I City of El Segundo
I Pomona, CA
Ms. Carver serves as a contract planner for the City of El Segundo where she manages
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
complex discretionary permit cases and assists the City with the SB-2 Grant
California State University I Fullerton,
Administration. Ms. Carver conducts project review, prepares staff reports and notices,
CA
presents to community and stakeholders and coordinates with applicants and their
consultants as part of these efforts.
AWARDS
Planner I City of Laguna Niguel
Superior Accomplishment Award, 2015
Ms. Carver serves as a contract planner for the City of El Laguna Niguel where she
the
Participation and leadership on the
manages discretionary permit cases. Ms. Carver conducts project review, prepares staff
Caltrans Development Review
Geobased Tracking System software
reports and notices, presents to community and stakeholders and coordinates with
application
applicants and their consultants as part of these efforts.
Consulting Planner I City of Burbank
PRESENTATIONS
Leila supports the Planning Division with the review and processing of several proposed
Panelist for UCI Diversity Panel for
single-family development special development permits in compliance with the City's
University of Irvine, CA
requirements for Neighborhood Compatibility Review. She coordinates to obtain
Moderator for APA Orange Section
conditions of approval and provide findings to prepare approval letters in coordination
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with City staff, conducts site visits and reviews the Municipal Code, Design Guidelines to
establish recommendations for a development that would maintain the architectural
integrity and compatibility with the existing neighborhood.
Planner I City of Rolling Hills
Ms. Carver supports the Planning Director for the City of Rolling Hill including preparation
of the City's Annual Progress Report for the Housing Element, and other planning services.
Planner I Town of Colma
Leila provides planning services to the Town of Colma by assisting with the Town's
General Plan Update and Environmental Impact Report, and Climate Action Plan Update.
Planner I City of Carson
Ms. Carver served as a planner for the City of Carson where she managed several complex
discretionary permit cases. Ms. Carver conducted project review, managed schedules,
prepared staff reports and notices, presented to Planning Commission and stakeholders
and coordinates with applicants and their consultants as part of these efforts. She also
participated in the Community Outreach and Public Participation team including
attending multiple community events to solicit input from public/community for General
Plan Update.
Planner I City of Compton
As a contract Associate Planner, Ms. Carver reviewed various development plans,
prepared comment letters, and assisted City Staff with priority projects. She managed the
development review for a transitional housing project for a discretionary permit
application for a conversion from existing hotel to transitional housing project.
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Anna
EDUCATION
Masters, Urban and Regional Planning
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Masters, Financial Economics
University of New Orleans
I New Orleans, LA
Bachelor of Arts, English
Saint Xavier's College
I Calcutta, India
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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CONSULTANTS
Senior Environmental Planner
Anna Choudhuri is an experienced environmental project manager with 19 years professional
experience in the oversight and delivery of projects, as well as in ensuring that projects are
scoped and completed within schedule and budget while meeting clients' expectations.
Ms. Choudhuri's experience is in project management, grant administration, land development,
project analysis, document preparation, as well as senior Quality Assurance & Quality Control
reviews. She has worked on over 150 different projects in California, New Mexico, Arizona,
Washington, and Louisiana, in compliance with local (California Environmental Quality Act),
state and Federal (National Environmental Policy Act) laws and regulations. Ms. Choudhuri has
been responsible for developing and maintaining regional Brownfields assessment and lending
programs, for regional air quality/clean fuels initiatives, and for disaster recovery outreach and
small business recovery lending processes in Louisiana.
Association of Environmental
As a project manager, Ms. Choudhuri is responsible for business development, pursuing new
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project opportunities, preparing scopes of work, building internal and external project teams,
Chapter Board APA / AEP Liaison
coordinating with technical teams, local, state and federal agencies, and for the contracting and
American Planning Association (CA
approval of project invoices. She has been responsible for the strategic planning, operations,
Chapter)
and business development of an Environmental Services Division.
As a planning professional and a former Planning Commissioner for the City of Davis, CA, Ms.
APPOINTMENTS
Choudhuri has also provided technical training at professional conferences such as the
Louisiana Brownfields Association
American Planning Association and the California League of Cities.
Board of Directors
City of Davis Planning Commission
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
I Member &
Chair
CALIFORNIA
City of Davis Innovation Park Task Senior Environmental Planner ! cities of El Segundo and Laguna Niguel
Force Ms. Choudhuri provides assistance with CEQA expertise and peer reviews of CEQA
State of Louisiana Post Katrina Task
Force
PUBLICATIONS &
PREgENTAFIONS
CEQA Basics for The Planning
Commissioner - CA League of Cities
Conference, Pasadena, CA
The Role of the Planning Commissioner
- CA League of Cities Conference, San
Jose, CA
How to Read an EIR over the Weekend
— CA League of Cities Conference,
Pasadena, CA
Through Their Eyes: Survey Results of
Lower Income Residents in the
Louisiana Industrial Corridor (with Dr.
Raymond Burby and Jennifer Fallon),
College of Urban and Public Affairs,
University of New Orleans
Environmental Resource Directory
(with Jennifer Fallon, Hunter Harvath,
Danielle Joseph, Marie Bottino),
College of Urban and Public Affairs,
University of New Orleans
documentation for complex entitlement projects.
CEQA Services Group Lead & Senior Project Manager I Impact Sciences, Inc., California
Ms. Choudhuri was responsible for the management and utilization of environmental staff. She
assisted with the company's marketing strategies and prepared proposals for submittal. Ms.
Choudhuri prepared CEQA and NEPA environmental documents, provided senior QA/QC
reviews and coordinated with local and State agencies.
Independent Consultant, California
Ms. Choudhuri prepared CEQA/NEPA reports for a variety of transportation; renewable energy;
community facilities; land development projects. She managed projects for various land
development (real estate and renewable energy), engineering, consulting and utility companies
on an as -needed basis for land development project entitlement services and for CEQA/NEPA
projects. Ms. Choudhuri processed project entitlements, rights -of -way acquisition, quitclaim
processing.
Senior Environmental Project Manager I Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group,
California
Ms. Choudhuri prepared and reviewed legally defensible CEQA and NEPA environmental
documents for renewable energy, water and wastewater projects in the Central Valley, as well
as for the CA High Speed Rail project. She provided CEQA and NEPA training and QA/QC for
environmental documents. Ms. Choudhuri was responsible for business development,
managed project subconsuitants, managed junior level planning staff.
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Ms. Choudhuri served as the Project Manager for CEQA and NEPA projects, prepared and reviewed environmental CONSULTANTS
documents and ensured that all Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures had been followed for all
environmental documents throughout the various departments in the company. She managed daily operations of
projects and staff, maintained project deliverables within budget and schedule, managed and approved contracts and invoices, and
conducted noticing and permitting activities. Ms. Choudhuri Served as the Environmental Coordinator for the City of Elk Grove, CA She
supervised and mentored technical staff, coordinated with federal agencies, attended project update and scoping meetings, and
public hearings at Planning Commissions, City Councils, and Boards of Supervisors. She was responsible for business development that
formed new client relationships and expanded relationships with teaming partners at other planning consulting firms, architects,
engineers, builders, developers, and attorneys.
LOUISIANA
Regional Planner, Brownfields Manager, & Air Quality Coordinator I South Central Planning & Development Commission,
Louisiana
Ms. Choudhuri developed and managed the South Central Planning and Development Commission's (SCPDC's) Brownfields
Assessment Grants and Brownfields Revolving Loan Programs. SCPDC is the local Council of Governments (COG) for seven counties in
the southeast Louisianan Gulf coast. She developed the Agency's Bayou River Region Air Quality Coalition and associated Ozone
Advance Plan. Ms. Choudhuri served as the Project Manager for the Restore Louisiana Small Business Program for community
redevelopment following various flooding events in southeast Louisiana since 2013. She managed grant funded projects with the
USEPA, USDA, US HUD, US EDA and DRA. Ms. Choudhuri managed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and CDBG Disaster
Recovery Unit (CDBG-DRU) funded infrastructure project, drafted Environmental Review Records for CDBG, and maintained
compliance with Davis Bacon and Related Acts for CDBG funded infrastructure projects. She developed and managed the Agency's
grant for USDA's Stronger Economies Together pilot program.
Program Manager I Coastal Communities Consulting Inc., Louisiana
Ms. Choudhuri formalized, managed and provided technical support and research to the Fishermen Wives Association (FWA). The LA
FWA is one of three FWAs in the US. She also created, managed and evaluated various programs for clients in coastal Louisiana's
commercial fishing community. Ms. Choudhuri has successfully applied for and managed federal grants from US HUD and USDA.
Special Projects Manager and Transit Coordinator I St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
Ms. Choudhuri managed the Parish's Rural Transportation system as well as the Park -and -Ride facilities. She also coordinated post -
Katrina housing site identification with FEMA and general planning activities with other Parish (County) departments and Federal
agencies involved in the recovery process. She prepared the Revised Parish Emergency Preparedness Protocol following survey of all
Parish departments as to how their emergency protocols worked/did not work during & following hurricane Katrina. Ms. Choudhuri
managed the Parish Planning Department following Hurricane Katrina, and supervised staff.
Senior Planner ) Burk-Kleinpeter Inc, Louisiana
Ms. Choudhuri served as the land use and transportation planner/Project manager for several Environmental Assessments. preparing
documents pursuant to NEPA requirements. She developed overlay district design guidelines, land use plans, transportation
implementation action plans, and economic development plans. Ms. Choudhuri coordinated with various local, State and federal
agencies.
Planner I City Planning Commission of New Orleans, Louisiana
As a Planner, Ms. Choudhuri performed a variety of staff and supervisory functions at the City of New Orleans. She was responsible for
the preparation of design reviews, conditional use and zoning applications, as well as site plan reviews. Ms. Choudhuri also served as
well as the Staff Coordinator for the City's Design Advisory Group and the City's Board of Zoning Adjustments. She was the project
planner for the City of New Orleans' Comprehensive Zoning Code Update.
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CONSULTANTS
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EDUCATION
Master of Environmental Science and
Management
Bren School, University of California, Santa
Barbara
Santa Barbara, California - 2011
Bachelor of Science, Electrical
Engineering and Computer Sciences
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California - 2002
Senior Environmental Analyst
Mr. Zigler has over twelve years of experience assisting agencies throughout California as a
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyst, surveyor, and environmental consultant. In his
role at CSG, he assists numerous agencies throughout the Bay Area in meeting their stormwater
regulatory requirements as well as providing GIS support. In his previous role at EOA he assisted
over 100 public agencies as a GIS analyst and consultant on environmental issues such as
preventing trash from reaching waterbodies, creek health monitoring, and reducing human
exposure to carcinogenic polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Before EOA, Nick worked at Rail
Surveyors & Engineers (RSE) for three and a half years where he was a surveyor and GIS analyst
for rail clients throughout the state including Caltrain, VTA, Metrolink, and Union Pacific.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Commercial/Industrial stormwater Inspections ( Milpitas, Half Moon Bay, Colma,
Hillsborough, and Portola Valley
At CSG Nick manages the commercial/industrial stormwater programs for five agencies. In
preparation for annual inspections, each site will be mapped and printed out so the inspectors
have each site in an inspection binder. Overview maps are created along with a corresponding
table to show where businesses are relative to each other so the inspector can minimize drive
time. At CSG Nick has also developed a digital inspection system so that each type of stormwater
inspection is now done on tablets, greatly increasing speed of the inspections and reducing costs.
BayGeo
Trash Generation and Management Area Mapping ( Municipalities in San Mateo, Santa Clara,
Contra Costa, Alameda, Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Solano Counties, Monterey, and Orange
Counties
While at EOA, Nick worked on trash generation rates and assessment methods for many Phase I
and II Permittees throughout California to meet the regulatory requirements under provision
C.10 of the Bay Area Permit and the Statewide Trash Amendments. Nick was the lead GIS analyst
in the management of spatial data related to trash generation, management, and assessment.
He performed spatial analyses, data queries, and mapping at the request of Permittee staff and
participants.
( San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program (SMCWPPP), San Mateo
County, CA; Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (SCVURPPP),
Santa Clara County
Mr. Zigler was central to the field collection, data analysis, and mapping efforts of POCs for both
SMCWPPP and SCVURPPP. He collected data and improved upon knowledge and mapping of
parcels that may be polluted with PCBs or mercury throughout the Bay Area. In 2014 over
10,000 parcels in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties were analyzed in both current and
historical aerials to better categorize the risk that each parcel could be polluted with PCBs or
mercury. He helped develop a risk analysis framework and led efforts to decide where to best
collect hundreds of sediment samples to inform mapping efforts. Mr. Zigler analyzed the
sampling data and refined maps with the ultimate goal of siting PCB and mercury control
actions and tracking loading reductions.
Green Infrastructure Tracking ( Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention
Program (SCVURPPP), Santa Clara County
Mr. Zigler built a website for Santa Clara County agencies to track and manage all stormwater
treatment in Santa Clara County and calculate benefits. Prior to the completion of the website
in 2019, he annually worked with all Permittees of Santa Clara County to map and track green
infrastructure in the County using GIS.
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CONSULTANTS
CERTIFICATIONS &
AFFILIATIONS
California Resource Recovery
Association (CRRA)
Regional Climate Action Planning, San
Mateo County Climate Task Force
Sustainability Management
Certification
Local Governments for
Sustainability/ICLEI
AWARDS
Beacon Award Winner Sustainability
Program Implementation &
Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions -
Silver Level
Institute for Local Government
EDUCATION
Political Science, Natural Resources
University of Michigan
Series 7 Financial Consultant
Certification
VALUABLE SKILLS
Zero Waste Program Development/
Management
SB 1383 Compliance Document
Development & Implementation
Construction & Demolition
Recycling/CalGreen Compliance
CalRecycle Compliance Reporting
Climate Action Plan Development
Sustainability Manager / Zero Waste Manager
With over 28 years of sustainability and zero waste management experience, Ms.
Gallagher has a successful track record of developing innovative and cost-effective
programs. Ms. Gallagher has program development experience as well as program
implementation experience which result in practical programs that achieve desired
results. Ms. Gallagher served in the public sector as well as the private sector which
allows her a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges that city staff and the
private sector staff face. Ms. Gallagher works effectively with elected officials, city
department heads, the private sector, hauling companies, the business community, and
residents to meet sustainability and zero waste goals.
RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECTS
Integrated Waste Management Manager I South Bay Joint Powers Authority
Ms. Gallagher recently completed a project as Integrated Waste Manager (IWM) for a Joint
Powers Authority. In her role as IWM Manager she:
• Developed new franchise agreement collection programs and Request for Proposal
(RFP) process where she focused on commercial recycling improvements, organics
diversion, requiring minimum diversion levels and hauler performance requirements.
Recent results demonstrate the diversion rate has nearly doubled with minimal rate
impact
• Presented to elected officials for franchise agreement approval and presented to task
force members, resident/business groups to achieve community buy -in
• Managed Proposition 218 notification process and presented to elected officials for
annual rate adjustment approvals
• Developed new construction & demolition (C&D) debris recycling program for
CALGreen compliance and worked with staff and contractors to achieve compliance
• Managed landfill agreement compliance (landfill was public owned/privately
operated) and served as technical staff regarding landfill operations and developed
new landfill diversion programs
• Initiated the Green Business Certification program for JPA members and managed
the household hazardous waste program
Climate Action Plan Implementation
• Completed CalRecycle compliance reporting and on -site audits with CalRecycle staff
Public Education & Outreach • Developed new outreach and education programs, managed budgets, deadlines, and
Development trained new staff to take on new IWM responsibilities
Environmental Preferable Purchasing Sustainability Program/Zero Waste Manager I San Mateo County Jurisdiction
Policy Development As Sustainability/Zero Waste Program Manager, Ms. Gallagher developed new organics
Presentations to Elected Officials and recycling programs for a new franchise agreement, required new diversion
Community & Business outreach performance standards and continues to monitor contract compliance. She is the liaison
Workshops with CalRecycle and is currently developing a SB 1383 Action Plan, ordinance and policies,
Grant Writing/Grant Management franchise agreement language modifications for the jurisdiction to be SB 1383 compliant.
Ms. Gallagher developed their first Climate Action Plan (CAP) in 2013 to meet greenhouse
gas reduction (GHG) targets of AB 32. In 2020, Ms. Gallagher developed the CAP 2030
Update to be consistent with SB 32 GHG reduction targets. Her work earned the Platinum
Beacon Award forSustainability Best Practices Implementation and Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Achievements. Ms. Gallagher has developed CAP workshops with regional
partners and is currently working on a Sustainable Foodware Ordinance, a new grant for
solar installation and increasing electric vehicle infrastructure.
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Other Zero Waste Project Management Ms. Gallagher has completed: Agreement No.
• Trained staff to complete successful commercial/multi-family waste assessments and developed CONSULTANTS
recycling/organics cost savings analysis documents for waste assessments
• Served as jurisdictions' liaison to CalRecycle staff, attended CalRecycle audits and developed compliance reports
• Developed a Sustainable Foodware Ordinance and implemented program rollout
• Coordinated Proposition 218 Public Notice process presented to elected officials on annual rate adjustment
• Developed and implemented Community Surveys and Community Outreach/Education Programs
• Developed zero waste programs, engaged key stakeholders, presented to elected officials, city managers, task force
members and community groups
• Monitored and evaluated zero waste/franchise agreement program results and met with haulers regarding
performance requirements
• Developed SB 1383 Action Plans, Ordinances & Policies and Franchise Agreement language to be SB 1383 Compliant
• Implemented and Developed C&D Waste Management Plans and CalGreen-Compliant Documents
Zero Waste Management Current Focus: SB 1383 Compliance
Ms. Gallagher is currently working on SB 1383 compliance for jurisdictions and developing SB 1383 Action Plans, ordinances
and policies, funding options, and franchise agreement language and program modifications. She has presented SB 1383
requirements to City Councils, City Managers and Department heads and is currently working with haulers to modify franchise
agreement language to be SB 1383 compliant.
Climate Action Planning & Climate Action Program Implementation I San Mateo County Jurisdictions
Ms. Gallagher has developed Climate Action Plans (CAP) for several jurisdictions to meet the GHG reduction targets of AB 32.
Additionally, Ms. Gallagher recently developed CAP 2030 Updates for jurisdictions to be consistent with SB 32 GHG reduction
targets. For these projects, Ms. Gallagher:
• Worked with Cities' Task Force which include City Council members, commission members, architects, residents, and
the business community to ensure CAP programs were practical and cost-effective
• Developed CAP's guiding principles, greenhouse gas reduction programs, estimated costs, timelines, and reduction
targets. Implemented higher impact GHG reduction program in coordination with City staff
• Organized Community Climate Action Plan Workshops
• Developed new Residential Energy Efficiency/Solar Community Program
• Applied/awarded grant from Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) for CAP development and CAP
Program implementation
Integrated Waste Management Manager I RethinkWaste.org
Prior to working with CSG, Ms. Gallagher served as Recycling Program Manager for ten years for the Joint Powers Authority
(JPA) RethinkWaste.org and managed all residential, commercial and facility diversion programs. She developed new diversion
programs for the publicly owned Material Recovery Facility and Transfer Station with a special focus on C&D debris recovery
and commercial diversion. Ms. Gallagher managed the selection of new diversion programs and franchise agreement
requirements for new contract procurement and facilitated a subcommittee of jurisdiction' staff as part of the RFP process.
She developed the first C&D ordinance in San Mateo County and worked with city staff and contractors to achieve
compliance. She managed all aspects of state mandate compliance and audit meetings with CalRecycle staff. In her ten-year
tenure at RethinkWaste, diversion increased over 40%.
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Associate Planner
EDUCATION Ms. Mith serves as an Associate Planner for CSG Consultants. With her five years of
Bachelor of Science, Urban and experience with jurisdictions in Southern and Northern California, Ms. Mith provides
Regional Planning planning services to cities using her knowledge of administering municipal codes,
California State Polytechnic University application of CEQA knowledge to entitlements and design reviews, and her highly
I Pomona, CA developed verbal and written communication skills in providing information to the public
MEMBERSHIPS and other departments within the cities. Ms. Mith has a strong creative background and is
proficient in AutoCAD, architectural drafting, Sketch Up, GIS and Photoshop.
American Planning Association (APA)
RELEVANT CSG EXPERIENCE
Associate Planner I City of Laguna Niguel, CA
As a Consulting Planner at the City of Laguna Niguel, Ms. Mith provides staff
augmentation and functions as an extension to City Staff. Ms. Mith assists with the daily
counter operations including assisting customers with current Planning inquiries,
processing administrative applications, reviewing zoning code regulations, and
coordinating with various City and external departments. Ms. Mith also manages and
processes several entitlements including Use Permits and Site Development.
Associate Planner ( City of El Segundo, CA
Ms. Mith provides assistance with project reviews for entitlement projects including
conceptual MWELO/landscape and master sign program reviews. She also provides
assistance with the daily tasks associated with the S132 Planning Grant Program (Program)
that the City is processing as part of their Housing Element Update. As Ms. Mith helped
conduct a sites inventory analysis to locate potential sites for additional housing that
would help the City meet its Regional Housing Needs Allocation. She prepared a
community outreach plan that included options for safer community engagement that is
appropriate for the current climate, and as part of the community outreach efforts, Ms.
Mith also developed a Housing Needs survey to be utilized in upcoming Program
workshops.
Associate CEQA Planner I Town of Colma, CA
Ms. Mith provides Associate Planner services to the Town of Colma by assisting with the
General Plan Update and the draft Environmental Impact Report.
Associate Planner I Multiple CSG Client Agencies
As a Consulting Planner for the cities of Gustine, Pasadena, Carson, Hawaiian Gardens,
and Garden Grove, Ms. Mith supports City Staff by assisting with project plan review,
answering customer inquiries, and coordinating with City Staff to ensure completeness
and timeliness of project review. She reviews new and rehabilitated landscape projects to
verify compliancy with State mandated landscape efficiency requirements. More
specifically, Ms. Mith reviews the project's annual water budget calculations and ensures
that the proposed landscape project does not exceed the State's maximum allowed water
usage.
Housing Specialist I City of Hawaiian Gardens, CA
Ms. Mith served as a Housing Specialist where she managed the City's Beautification
Program. Ms. Mith's responsibilities included project management, soliciting and
reviewing applications, site visits, creating scopes of work, writing and distributing
requests for proposals for contractors, and consultant coordination. She also wrote staff
reports and prepared presentations for public hearings regarding the Program.
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CONSULTANTS
Associate Planner
EDUCATION Nader Khalil serves as an Associate Plannerfor CSG Consultants and provides planning assistance
Master of Urban Planning to public agencies using his skills obtained from his municipal experience, knowledge of
California State University administering municipal codes, and his exceptional internal and external communication and
I Northridge, CA
customer service skills.
Bachelor of Science, Tourism,
Hospitality, and Recreation
RELEVANT CSG EXPERIENCE
Management
California State University
Planner I City of Moreno Valley, CA
Northridge, CA
Mr. Khalil reviews commercial and residential development plans for compliance with the City's
design guidelines and development standards. Mr. Khalil also drafts staff reports, conditions of
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
approval, resolutions, and public notices for project submission and presentation to the City's
American Planning Association
Planning Commission.
Association of Environmental
Planner I City of Fullerton, CA
Professionals
Mr. Khalil reviews development plans for compliance with the City's design guidelines and single-
family residential development standards for Minor Site Plan reviews. Mr. Khalil also conducts
California State University, Northridge
research and drafts code amendments for the City's municipal code.
Professional Coaching Development
Program
Planner I City of Burbank, CA
Mr. Khalil provides single-family development special development permit and Neighborhood
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Compatibility Review for the City of Burbank. He coordinates with various City departments to
Bilingual I Arabic
obtain conditions of approval and provide findings to prepare approval letters in coordination
with City staff. As part of this task, he reviews the Municipal Code, Design Guidelines and
Neighborhood Compatibility Review Checklist to establish recommendations for maintaining the
architectural integrity and compatibility with the existing neighborhood.
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Environmental Planner I ICF, Los Angeles, CA
Mr. Khalil's duties included: drafting of initial studies, negative declarations, mitigated negative
declarations, environmental impact reports, environmental assessments, environmental impact
statements, and other comprehensive environmental documents involving all levels of
CECW/NEPA or other related planning documents; and analyzing concepts related, but not
limited to, developing analysis, understanding significance conclusions, and broad objectives of
CEQA/NEPA. His work also included support of business development efforts, such as proposal
writing and participation in industry associations. Mr. Khalil participated in study administration,
through budgeting, invoicing, and staff management. He coordinated environmental specialists
and peer reviewed their reports.
Project Planner I Meridian Consultants, Los Angeles, CA
Mr. Khalil's duties included: drafting of initial studies, negative declarations, mitigated negative
declarations, environmental impact reports, environmental assessments, environmental impact
statements, and other comprehensive environmental documents involving all levels of
CEQ4/NEPA/TEPA or other related planning documents; and analyzing concepts related, but not
limited to, developing analysis, understanding significance conclusions, and broad objectives of
CEQ4/NEPA; and providing background research for a variety of topics related to complex
municipal planning projects and private land development projects. His working also included
interacting with public agency and private client staff on matters related to land use planning,
CECA/NEPA compliance, and land development/entitlements as defined/directed for each
project; integrating various technical reports into environmental documents under supervision
of project managers; conducting noise monitoring with a Larson Davis device to measure
ambient noise levels in and around proposed Project sites; monitoring mitigation measures at
various project sites in relation to noise and air quality protocols.
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CONSULTANTS
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EDUCATION
Laurel Mathews serves as an Associate Planner on behalf of CSG and our clients. She has
Masters of City and Regional Planning
expertise in public service and engagement, in-depth understanding of local and state planning
University of California
laws and practices, and experience with the preparation of planning documents and reports. In
I Berkeley, CA
addition, Ms. Mathews excels at project management, developing professional
Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics and
communications and performing community and stakeholder engagement, and analyzing data,
Environmental Studies
New York University
RELEVANT CSC", EXPERIENCE
I New York City, NY
Associate Planner I Town of Colma, CA
PROFESSIONAL
As a contract Associate Planner, Ms. Mathews provides current and advance planning services
AFFILIATIONS
to the Town. She is responsible for processing all types of permit applications for new
developments, assuring CEQA compliance. She Also works on long range planning initiatives to
American Planning Association
assure compliance with regional and state mandates.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Disaster Planning Consultant I Laurie Johnson Consulting
Ms. Mathews wrote a first -of -its -kind guide for California cities on how to plan for post -disaster
recovery from tsunamis. She contributed sections on how to plan for housing, land use,
infrastructure, economic, natural environment, and health and social services recovery. Ms.
Mathews also reviewed and cited approximately 50 plans and reports on seismic disaster
planning created by Federal, state, local, international, and non -government agencies. This
report was funded by the California Geologic Survey and the California Office of Emergency
Services.
Regional Planning Research Intern I California Government's Office of Planning and
Research
Ms. Mathews created a system diagram illustrating the role and powers of six California
agencies in the regional land use and transportation planning services. She also drafted a
summary memo of interviews with 17 out of California's 18 Metropolitan Planning
Organizations describing their experience creating and implementing regional transportation
plans and sustainable communities strategies.
Transportation Planning Intern I City of Oakland, CA
Ms. Mathews produced a report recommending eight policy and planning interventions to
manage Oakland's COVID-induced increase in on -demand delivery vehicles. She also collected
and analyzed traffic and parking behavior data at 20 high -volume delivery pick-up sites in east,
north, and central Oakland to determine COVID's impact on curb demand.
Graduate Student Instructor, Planning Methods I U.C. Berkeley, College of
Environmental Design
Ms. Mathews co -taught a course on quantitative data analysis methods to 40 graduate city
planning students. She introduced students to Excel, QGIS, and Python, and imparted best
practices for analyzing aggregate and disaggregate data sets, visualizing data in charts, tables,
and maps, and calculating descriptive and inferential statistics. Ms. Mathews also created five
labs that taught students skills for working with Census, ACS, PLIMS, LEHD, and other
government datasets ethically and thoughtfully.
Communication Specialist I San Francisco Transit Riders
Ms. Mathews drafted letters to legislative bodies in San Francisco advocating for policy
and legislative changes on behalf of public transportation riders. She designed social
media profiles for Transit Week and Membership Month using InDesign. Ms. Mathews
also recorded video interviews with 15 transit riders, local politicians, and transit
planners about the past 10 years of public transportation in San Francisco.
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Assistant Planner
EDUCATION Krystal Sanchez serves as an Assistant Planner for CSG Consultants and is currently providing
Bachelor of science, City and Regional staff support to CSG clients. Ms. Sanchez provides planning assistance to public agencies using
Planning her knowledge of administering municipal codes and her communication skills in providing
California State Polytechnic University information to the public and other City departments. Ms. Sanchez is proficient in GIS, InDesign,
San Luis Obispo, CA AutoCAD, Sketch Up and Photoshop.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS RELEVANT CSG EXPERIENCE
American Planning Association Assistant Planner I City of Norwalk, CA
As an assistant planner, Ms. Sanchez provides counter support to the City. She is responsible for
SKILLS processing use permit and other development permit applications.
Bilingual I Spanish Assistant Planner I City of Laguna Niguel, CA
As an assistant planner, Ms. Sanchez is responsible for processing minor development permit
applications. She also provides counter support to the City.
Assistant Planner I Town of Colma, CA
Ms. Sanchez provides consulting Assistant Planner services to the Town of Colma by assisting
with the General Plan Update and the draft Environmental Impact Report.
Assistant Planner I City of Burbank, CA
As a contract Assistant Planner, Ms. Sanchez supports the Planning Division with the review and
processing of several proposed single-family development special development permits in
compliance with the City's requirements for Neighborhood Compatibility Review. She
coordinates with City departments to obtain conditions of approval and provide findings to
prepare approval letters in coordination with City staff. She conducted site visits and reviewed
the Municipal Code, Design Guidelines for Single family Special Development Permits and
Neighborhood Compatibility Review Checklist to establish recommendations for a
development that would maintain the architectural integrity and compatibility with the existing
neighborhood.
Assistant Planner I City of Carson, CA
Ms. Sanchez provided current planning services to the City. Ms. Sanchez was responsible for
processing commercial and housing development applications, use permit and design review
applications, and assuring CECIA compliance. She also provided counter support to the City.
Assistant Planner I City of Gustine, CA
As a contract Assistant planner, Ms. Sanchez provides support for discretionary and
administrative permits. Ms. Sanchez reviews various development plans, drafts incompleteness
letters and correspondence with applicants and city staff, conducts research of the City's
Municipal Codes and Specific Plans to ensure development plans comply with the City's
standards.
Assistant Planner I City of Pasadena, CA
Ms. Sanchez currently reviews various landscape projects for residential and commercial
projects for compliance with Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO)
regulations. This includes reviewing water use calculations, plant selections and hydro zones for
each landscape project.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Planning Intern I City of Santa Maria, CA
Ms. Sanchez reviewed and provided comments on proposed site plans and prepared reports
and presentations for development review meetings. She helped at the public counter and
facilitated translations when needed. Ms. Sanchez also facilitated community engagement at
workshops for the Santa Maria 2040 General Plan Update by interpreting interviews into
Spanish for community members.
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Assistant Planner "`�
EDUCATION
Jose Jara serves as an Assistant Planner for CSG and its clients. To his planning services and
Bachelor of Science, Urban and
work with the public, Mr. Jara brings skills and knowledge gained from his municipal experience
Regional Planning
as well as a passion for serving communities as exhibited through his volunteering service. Mr.
California State Polytechnic University
Jara is skilled in customer service and is fluent in Spanish.
Pomona, CA
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Assistant Planner I City of Laguna Niguel, CA
American Planning Association
As an assistant planner, Mr. Jara is responsible for processing minor development permit
applications. He also provides counter support to the City.
SKILLS
Advanced Planning/Healthy Ontario Intern j City of Ontario, CA
Bilingual Spanish
For the City of Ontario Mr. Jara assisted the public with zoning and land use inquiries, and
general entitlement and administrative applications; conducted plan checks on ADUs and
residential additions; researched grants and local/regional Initiatives; performed research for
the 2050 General Plan Update; and provided planning support on Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities Development Plans.
Associate I In-N-Out Burger
While delivering exceptional service to customers, Mr. Jara learned to work in a fast -paced
environment in which multitasking skills were essential; made quick decisions contributing to
efficient flow of operations; and learned to diffuse difficult situations with customers in a
professional manner,
Service Drive Concierge I Newport Lexus
In this role, Mr. Jara updated the dealership's loaner vehicle database and provided educational
workshops with customers regarding vehicle systems> he was also a valued contributor in a
dynamic team setting in which colleagues assisted each other in continuously learning new
service techniques and information regarding the operation of different vehicle models.
Volunteer I Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA)
In 2020, Mr. Jara assisted in counting the number of people experiencing homelessness
throughout the City of Walnut as part of the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count. The Count
helped better understand homelessness in the region and how to direct resources where they
were needed most.
Poll Worker 12012 United States General Election
Mr. Jara assisted Spanish speaking voters on voting procedures.
Community Volunteer I Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC), Cathedral City,
CA
Mr. Jara assisted in the community meetings in the Cathedral City Dream Homes neighborhood
for an organization that develops leadership capacity in the communities in which it is involved.
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EDUCATION
Shehriyar Khan serves as a Planning Technician for CSG Consultants and provides planning
Master of Urban & Regional Planning
assistance to our public agency clients using his knowledge of land use entitlements,
(Spring zozz)
development processes, CEQA, tactical urbanism, public engagement, local & regional
California Polytechnic University
transportation, infrastructure finance, policy analysis, and social context for municipalities. Mr.
I Pomona, CA
Khan is proficient with MS Office applications, Google Suite, and Adobe Illustrator.
Bachelor of Science, Urban & Regional
In addition to his work with CSG clients, Mr. Khan assists senior CSG staff with administrative
Planning — Infrastructure and
work including document editing and coordination with project -specific staff.
Transportation
California Polytechnic University
RELEVANT CSG EXPERIENCE
Pomona, CA
Planning Technician I City of El Segundo, CA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Mr. Khan assisted in drafting a sites inventory list for the City of EI-Segundo for the 6th cycle of
American Planning Association (APA)
the RHNA allocation. Duties included verifying existing uses and zones, proposed uses and
Member.
overlays, and inclusion in previous cycles.
Planning Technician I City of Fullerton, CA
Mr. Khan reviews development plans for compliance with the city's design guidelines and
single-family residential development standards for Minor Site Plan Reviews.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Co -Principal Investigator I Cal Poly Pomona in Pomona, CA
Mr. Khan was the co -principal investigator on a development study project on curricular
revision. His duties included formulating survey questions, recruiting participants in the survey,
moderating focus groups, and collecting data.
Grad Assistant (TA) I Cal Poly Pomona in Pomona, CA
Mr. Khan collaborated with university faculty in providing students an overview of conceptual
and methodological frameworks in the survey and design of the built environment, and
approaches to the analysis and assessment of urban form and public space.
Client Relations I Vocademy—The Marketspace, CA
Mr. Khan's duties included: contract initiation for corporate clients and community members,
supporting business development tasks, and analyzing aggregate sales and social media data.
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CITY OF El SEGUNDO
STANDARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH: CSG CONSULTANTS
FOR: PLANNING SERVICES
SCOPE OF SERVICE
Consultant agrees to perform contract planning related services for the
City under the direction of, and to the sole reasonable satisfaction of,
the City's Development Services Director or his designee, relating to
the preparation, review and processing of entitlement
applications, materials, and related supporting documents for the
following projects:
• EA 1242 — Catalyst Project (Contract 5664)
• EA 1264 — 1225 East Mariposa Ave Project (Contract 5992)
EA 1281— Standard Works Project (Contract 5938)
EA 1282 — 1320-1330 East Franklin Ave Project (Contract 5936)
EA 1292 — 141 Eucalyptus Project (Contract 5980)