City of Culver City, California
Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: 3/24/14 Item Number: A-4
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIRED - (1) Approval of an
Agreement with AHBE Landscape Architects in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $140,000
for the Development of a Streetscape Plan for the Washington National Transit
Oriented Development District; and (2) Approval of a Budget Amendment Related
Thereto.
Contact Person/Dept.:
Sol Blumenfeld
Elaine Warner
Phone Number:
(310) 253-5702
(310) 253-5777
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [] Date: _______________
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas – City Council (03/19/14)
Department Approval:
Sol Blumenfeld (03/18/14)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker (03/18/14))
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (03/19/14)
City Manager Approval:
John M. Nachbar (03/19/14)
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1.) Approve an agreement with AHBE Landscape Architects in an amount not-to-
exceed $140,000 for the preparation of a Washington National Transit Oriented
Development District Streetscape Plan; and,
2.) Approve a budget amendment appropriating $140,000 from General Fund
Reserves.
BACKGROUND
In 2008, the City Council designated the area surrounding the Culver City Exposition
Light Rail Station a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) District (Attachment 1).
Certain properties within the TOD District have been rezoned and entitled for transit
oriented developments, and the City is now moving forward with related streetscape
work through the preparation and implementation of a Washington National Transit
Oriented Development District Streetscape Plan (Plan) that will improve the
pedestrian orientation of the area. The overall objective of the Plan is to create an
attractive, harmonious, pedestrian environment with sustainable, low impact
development that will encourage walkability and complement area transit use.
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Over the past several months, staff has met with area stakeholders, including
property owners with project entitlements or pending entitlements, to discuss the
relationship of the Plan to their projects and to examine methods of finance for the
design and construction of the streetscape improvements. Currently entitled projects
contain conditions for mandatory coordination with the Plan and all future
discretionary approvals will also mandate Plan compliance. The Plan elements will
include Low Impact Development (LID) to minimize storm water discharge where
feasible, low maintenance, drought tolerant shrub and ground cover planting, canopy
shade street trees with tree grates, benches, trash receptacles, bike racks, in-ground
planters, and sidewalk, curb and gutter replacement. The Plan will also include
crosswalks and street banners to be constructed by the City.
LID reduces storm water discharge by slowing, cleaning, and capturing urban runoff
to increase groundwater recharge and water reuse. The new National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit Order
No. R4-2012-0175 became effective in December, 2012 and requires that the City
develop LID ordinances that will handle stormwater runoff. The goal is to capture the
first ¾” of rainfall through infiltration and other methods that can retain the runoff on
site. The proposed Plan can help advance the City’s compliance with Federal and
State law.
DISCUSSION
A Request for Proposal and Qualifications was issued to five qualified landscape
architectural firms in the Southern California area. Staff received two responses
which were vetted through project references, project site visits, and an evaluation of
the estimated project design and construction costs. Based upon this analysis, staff
recommends AHBE Landscape Architects as the design consultant. AHBE has
been providing outstanding landscape architecture design services for over 25 years
and has excellent knowledge of Culver City and the project area. AHBE was
previously located in the TOD district for 20 years and recently completed the Tilden
Terrace project medians on Washington Boulevard. In addition, AHBE has a
thorough knowledge of LID and has implemented several landscape projects
incorporating LID features. (Please see Attachment No. 2).
Over the last year, staff has been working with the entitled project stakeholders to
discuss the formation of a Community Facilities District (CFD) in order to fund both
the Plan and the required off-site improvements. Late last year, two project
stakeholders (Platform and Culver City Access) opted not to proceed with the CFD
which stalled the process and significantly delayed the release of the RFP. In order to
accommodate these TOD projects currently under construction, the offsite
improvements approved in the Platform and Culver City Access Comprehensive
Plans are being implemented to avoid construction delays. The design of these
offsite improvements is similar to the Tilden Terrace project street frontage along
Washington Boulevard. While there is some latitude in the selection of benches and City of Culver City, California
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other street furniture, the general layout and design shown in the approved
Comprehensive Plans is being implemented and will be reflected in the Plan on an
area wide basis. Where feasible based upon soil conditions, the streetscape design
will be supplemented with bioswales or other LID methods to permit ground water
recharge and reuse of storm water. Given the timing challenges to complete the Plan
and accommodate the TOD projects under construction, it is recommended that
AHBE’s scope of work be re-ordered to focus initially upon determining plant and
material specifications and then the feasibility testing required for LID. This unusual
design process results from the streetscape funding uncertainties related to the
unwinding of redevelopment and the need to keep the Platform and Culver City
Access projects moving ahead.
Overall, the streetscape will be uniformly designed with the same cadence of trees,
planters, and street furnishings to give the emerging TOD neighborhood an attractive
and unique identity. Other elements of the Plan will include special paving for
crosswalks including the significant intersection of Washington and National
Boulevards.
AHBE estimates that the Plan will take approximately three months to complete from
the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The consultant will work closely with the
Public Works Department and Community Development Department to ensure
conformance with City requirements. The preliminary Plan will be presented to the
City Council for approval.
Funding of Professional Services Agreement by the General Fund and
Reimbursement from Pre-2011 Bond Proceeds
Because of the time-critical nature of the Streetscape plan to the overall construction
of the Washington/National TOD projects, staff recommends funding the proposed
Professional Services Agreement from the General Fund and then seeking
reimbursement to the General Fund. As described in more detail below, staff will
take all actions necessary to seek reimbursement to the General Funds from non-
General Fund sources (most likely pre-2011 Bond Proceeds via a Master
Agreement). While reimbursement is possible, it is subject to the ongoing approval
of the OB and DOF, which approvals cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, there is a
risk the General Fund may end up funding 100% of the $140,000.
On December 5, 2013, the DOF issued the Successor Agency a Finding of
Completion (FOC), pursuant to Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 34179.7.
Obtaining the FOC allows the Successor Agency to utilize bond proceeds derived
from bonds issued prior to January 1, 2011 in a manner consistent with the original
bond covenants. Unfortunately, the process to utilize the bond proceeds is
cumbersome, as it requires specific bond expenditures to be submitted through the
bi-annual Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) process. This means
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three to four months prior to that period, submitted on the ROPS, and approved by
DOF.
In consultation with City Special Counsel, staff has been working to identify a
process that might allow for a more efficient way to spend the Pre-2011 bond
proceeds without seeking approval of every individual cost item. The favored
solution at this time is the creation of a Master Agreement between the City and the
Successor Agency that would delegate full authority to the City to spend the bond
proceeds on items consistent with the bond covenants. This Master Agreement
would require the approval of the Oversight Board and then be submitted to DOF for
their approval as well. If successful in obtaining both approvals, the concept is the
City could then enter into contracts or other agreements to spend the Pre-2011 bond
proceeds through ‘normal’ City processes, and there would be no subsequent
permission from the DOF required.
Staff believes this particular agreement is an eligible expenditure of Pre-2011 bond
proceeds. Should the City Council approve this item as presented this evening, staff
will begin drafting the Master Agreement and present it to the City Council and
Successor Agency Board at a future meeting for consideration.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The cost for design services is approximately $140,000. Funding for these services
was proposed to be allocated from pre-2011 bond proceeds, however, these funds
are not yet accessible due to the requirements by the State to obtain advance
approval of the use of bond funds through the Recognized Obligation Payment
Schedule (ROPS) process. Due to the necessity to complete the Plan and
coordinate specifications with the TOD projects already underway, staff recommends
that the General Fund “advance” payment for the design fees, with the understanding
that necessary actions will be taken to seek reimbursement from the Pre-2011 bond
proceeds. Reimbursement is subject to Oversight Board and State Department of
Finance (DOF) approval. If the DOF does not approve the obligation, the General
Fund will not be reimbursed for the advanced payment. While staff believes that
reimbursement can be achieved, this transaction is not without some risk.
A budget amendment is necessary to appropriate $140,000 from General Fund
Reserves into the Economic Development Division’s Other Contractual Services
account (10150120.619800). A budget amendment requires a 4/5ths vote.
Should the City Council take the recommended actions this evening, staff will work
with City and Successor Agency Special Counsel to prepare the Master Agreement,
and bring it back for City Council and Successor Agency approval. Then OB and
DOF approval will be sought. Adequate funds have been budgeted for Successor
Agency-related legal services for the cost of preparing the Master Agreement.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Transit Oriented Development District Map
2. AHBE Landscape Architects Proposal
3. Common Area Locations and Limits of Streetscape Improvements
4. Tilden Terrace Streetscape Images
5. Access Culver City Streetscape Images
MOTION
That the City Council:
1. Approve a budget amendment appropriating $140,000 from General Fund
Reserves into account 10150120.619800 (Economic Development – Other
Contractual Services - a budget amendment requires a 4/5ths vote); and,
2. Approve an agreement with AHBE Landscape Architects in an amount not-to-
exceed $140,000 for the preparation of a Washington National Transit Oriented
Development District Streetscape Plan; and,
3. Authorize the City Attorney to review/prepare the necessary documents; and,
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute such documents on behalf of the City.
MEETING DATE: 3.24.14
AGENDA ITEM: Approval of an Agreement for Consulting Landscape Architecture
Services for the Development of a Streetscape Plan for the Washington
National Transit Oriented Development District.
ATTACHMENTS
Pages
1. Transit Oriented Development District Map 1
2. AHBE Landscape Architects Proposal 2-45
3. Common Area Locations and Limits of Streetscape
Improvements 46
4. Tilden Terrace Streetscape Images 47
5. Access Culver City Streetscape Images 48
TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Density up to 65 DU/AC with
Community Benefit Under Mixed Use Ordinance
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1December 4, 2013
Elaine Gerety-Warner, Senior Management Analyst
Community Development Department
City of Culver City
9770 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
Re: Request for Proposals for Landscape Design Services - Transit Oriented Development
District - Washington National Streetscape Plan
Dear Ms. Gerety-Warner,
It is a privilege to submit for your consideration our qualifications and proposal for the Washington National
Streetscape Plan project.
AHBE has dedicated over 25 years to designing local, socially relevant and sustainable spaces. Our success
and reputation in sustainable streetscape design and planning come from a commitment to improving
urban life, with minimal impact and maximum benefit to the natural environment. We believe that urban
infrastructure and streetscape is the perfect setting to synthesize and integrate people with nature, while
transforming the social and environmental welfare of the area.
AHBE's progressive approach to streetscape planning means we bring technologically innovative and
sustainable solutions to the design of our projects. Within this proposal, our collection of streetscape projects
demonstrates our collaboration with multiple stakeholders as well as the incorporation of sustainable
technologies. While every project brings its own set of challenges, we believe the goals and objectives set
forth by the city of Culver City align with our own design goals, objectives and skills.
The Washington National Streetscape Plan project has tremendous potential to demonstrate how a sense of
identity and a model for sustainability can be created within an urban environment - as well as an opportunity
to demonstrate landscape and streetscape design as a tool for promoting a more livable, accessible, and
vibrant neighborhood. AHBE will deliver an innovative, creative, and sustainable solution that can be
replicated throughout Culver City - and serve as a regional model for future development.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration, and we look forward to hearing from you in regards to
the next steps of the selection process. If you have any questions or require additional information, please feel
free to contact me directly at 310-838-0448 x21, or at emather@AHBE.com.
Yours Very Truly,
Evan Mather, RLA, ASLA
Principal
8729 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD, CUL VER CITY, CALIFORNIA 90232 T: 310.838.0448 F: 310.204.2664 WWW.AHBE.COM
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CONCEPTUAL DESIGN APPROACH
CITY OF CULVER CITY - WASHINGTON NATIONAL STREETSCAPE PLAN
An exciting transformation is happening in
Culver City!
Spurred by the arrival of the Expo Line from
downtown Los Angeles, a series of new
Transit Oriented Developments (TODs) are
being planned and constructed near the
intersection of Washington and National
Boulevards.
These TODs include Access Culver City,
a 115-unit mixed use development by
Greystar Real Estate; The Platform at
Culver Station by the Runyon Group; and a
future development directly adjacent to the
Expo Culver City station. Furthermore, the
Expo Line itself is currently being extended
to Santa Monica with service anticipated to
commence in 2015.
These new developments necessitate
the implementation of common area
improvements to form “a cohesive and
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attractive pedestrian environment” within an
area designated the Washington National
Transit Oriented Development District.
The district has a rich history, dating back
to 1924, with the construction of the Hal
Roach Studios on Washington Boulevard
near National. On this site (see Exhibit A),
the studio produced comedies by Laurel
and Hardy, Our Gang, and Harold Lloyd
- who filmed portions of his eponymous
film Safety Last! along the Santa Monica
Air Line and Pacific Electric Railroad (now
Expo Line) alignment.
As stated in the RFQ/RFP , the City
intends this TOD district “to promote area
revitalization and low impact development”
via the planning and implementation
of pedestrian friendly streetscape
enhancements including canopy street
trees, street furniture, graphics, and new
crosswalk paving.
Exhibit A: Hal Roach Studios, Culver City, graphic by Piet Schreuders
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We see an opportunity to leverage the high
profile of the district with the implementation
of the new common area improvements to
create an environment that is pedestrian-
oriented, inherently connected by the Los
Angeles region via mass transit, respective
of its historic character, and focused
on sustainability - specifically energy
conservation and stormwater management.
We envision a TOD district with a signature
tree canopy in lieu of the current palm
oriented scheme, distinct decorative (and
possibly permeable) unit pavers, bioswales
and filtration/infiltration planters with low
water-use plant material, a structural soil
system to accommodate tree health and
root growth, LED pedestrian and overhead
lighting, comfortable well-placed site
furniture, and environmental graphics that
convey a dynamic, contemporary urban
lifestyle.
The district is defined by four distinct urban
design treatments as depicted on Exhibit B:
1) The spine of the district is Washington
Boulevard itself, from the Helms
Bakery complex, westward through
and under the Expo Line alignment,
to Robertson Boulevard. We propose
shifting the bus queuing from
Robertson and Venice Boulevards to
a length adjacent to the Culver City
Expo station and designating this the
Washington Boulevard Transit Mall.
This pedestrian mall is characterized
by an upright architectural street
tree (e.g. Ginkgo biloba, placed at a
maximum 30 feet on center) in iron
tree grates, concrete unit pavers,
and a 3 foot wide planted buffer in
back of the curb. The curb will be
punctuated with inlets to capture
and infiltrate stormwater and urban
runoff without impacting the existing
road profile. This planted strip will be
regularly interrupted to accommodate
parking and bus stops. We anticipate
no net loss in parking or change in
traffic patterns. Three new decorative
treatments (unit pavers) at existing
crosswalks (Wesley, Landmark,
National) will augment the Washington
Boulevard Transit Mall.
2) Venice Boulevard forms the front door
to the district on its northern edge. This
length is characterized by commercial
businesses, driveways, overhead
utilities, and a wide (24 feet) right-of-
way devoid of significant vegetation.
Furthermore, the businesses freely use
the 10 foot wide sidewalk to display
merchandize. We propose removing
the driveways, narrowing the sidewalk
slightly - banning its use as expanded
showroom space - and creating a
wide, planted bioswale (with Platanus
mexicana or Tipuana tipu placed at a
maximum 30 feet on center) to capture
stormwater and buffer pedestrians
from the busy boulevard. This section
will be known as the Venice Boulevard
Bioinfiltration Channel. As transit users
decend from the Expo station platform,
imagine their views of this comfortable,
pedestrian-focused streetscape
treatment and the sustainable image
Culver City will be projecting.
3) As mentioned previously, we propose
shifting the bus queuing zone away
from Robertson Boulevard. This street
and National Boulevard will become
pleasant walkable green streets
connecting Venice and Washington
Boulevards. These connectors will be
characterized by 5 foot wide sidewalks
of decorative concrete unit pavers,
upright flowering street trees (e.g.
Lagerstromia faureii or Spathodea
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campanulata placed at a maximum
of 30 feet on center), and a 2-3 foot
wide planted strip in back of curb
to buffer pedestrians and capture
stormwater. We anticipate no change
to the existing roadway profile or traffic
patterns as a result of any additional
planted bulb-outs.
4) We will maintain Wesley Street at its
current neighborhood-scale pedestrian
character, taking advantage of
amenities and open space from the
adjacent Access development and
augmenting the street with green street
features such as permeable paving
and infiltration planters. Flowering
street trees (e.g. Lagerstromia faureii
or Spathodea campanulata placed at
a maximum of 30 feet on center) and
environmental graphics will visually
connect the street with the rest of the
district. Successful implementation
of this Wesley Green Street will set
a standard for implementing them
throughout Culver City’s residential
neighborhoods.
Per your request we have developed a
Preliminary Statement of Potential Project
Budget (Exhibit C) based on recently
constructed precedent projects with
similar design treatments. While there are
many unknowns at this conceptual stage,
1. WASHINGTON BOULEVARD TRANSIT MALL
2. VENICE BIOSWALE BUFFER
3. ROBERTSON CONNECTOR
3. NATIONAL CONNECTOR
4. WESLEY
GREEN STREET
EXPO LINE
PLATFORM ACCESS
CULVER
CITY
FUTURE
TOD
we expect that a budget just under $4.7
million is a sufficient starting point for the
Washington National Streetscape Plan.
(Note that this budget includes many
prorates, including a healthy 20% design
contingency.)
Our vision for the Washington National
Transit Oriented Development District
will evolve as we meet with City staff and
project stakeholders, solicit input from the
City Council, and review existing utility and
development plans.
AHBE is uniquely qualified for this
project - not only based on our successful
implementation of similar green street
Exhibit B: Washington National Transit Oriented Development District Conceptual Diagram
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developments in downtown Los Angeles
(South Park), Santa Monica (20th Street
and Cloverfield Boulevard), and Burbank
(Lake Street and the Burbank Water and
Power Eco-Campus), but also due to our
intimate familiarity with the district where we
have worked and shopped for decades.
We have enlisted a talented group
of subconsultants to assist with the
Washington National Streetscape Plan.
Our team includes KOA Corporation - civil
engineers with a long-standing relationship
with the City who will evaluate the feasibility
of proposed LID features; Linespace,
environmental graphic designers also
based in Culver City who will deliver
concepts for a signage system to identify
the district will a unique visual character;
and KDM Meridian who will provide
surveying services for the project.
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AHBE Landscape Architects
Washington National Streetscape Plan
Preliminary Statement of Potential Project Budget
Prepared by AHBE Landscape Architects: 11/7/2013
Washington National Streetscape Plan Area GRAND TOTAL $4,669,258.78
SITE DEMOLITION Unit Quantity Unit Cost Subtotal Mobilization (8.5%) Bonds + Insurance (2%) Contractor's Fee (8.5%) Design Contingency (20%) Item Subtotal
Tree Removal Including Stump each 62 $750.00 $46,500.00 $3,952.50 $930.00 $3,952.50 $9,300.00 $64,635.00
Sawcut and Remove Existing 4" P.C.C. Sidewalk s.f. 51,160 $4.50 $230,220.00 $19,568.70 $4,604.40 $19,568.70 $46,044.00 $320,005.80
Unclassified Excavation - Proposed Planting Areas - 24" Depth c.y. 1,621 $60.00 $97,244.44 $8,265.78 $1,944.89 $8,265.78 $19,448.89 $135,169.78
Unclassified Excavation - Proposed Tree Pits - 48" Depth c.y. 1,451 $60.00 $87,040.00 $7,398.40 $1,740.80 $7,398.40 $17,408.00 $120,985.60
Unclassified Excavation - Proposed Pedestrian Concrete c.y. 432 $60.00 $25,903.70 $2,201.81 $518.07 $2,201.81 $5,180.74 $36,006.15
$676,802.33
PRORATES
SITE EARTHWORK Unit Quantity Unit Cost Subtotal Mobilization (8.5%) Bonds + Insurance (2%) Contractor's Fee (8.5%) Design Contingency (20%) Item Subtotal
Top Soil - Planting Areas - 24" Depth c.y. 1,621 $45.00 $72,933.33 $6,199.33 $1,458.67 $6,199.33 $14,586.67 $101,377.33
Top Soil - Tree Pits - 48" Depth c.y. 544 $45.00 $24,480.00 $2,080.80 $489.60 $2,080.80 $4,896.00 $34,027.20
Fine Grading Including Soil Preparation, Excavation, Amendments s.f. 21,880 $3.50 $76,580.00 $6,509.30 $1,531.60 $6,509.30 $15,316.00 $106,446.20
Soil Testing each 10 $250.00 $2,500.00 $212.50 $50.00 $212.50 $500.00 $3,475.00
$245,325.73
SITE PAVEMENT Unit Quantity Unit Cost Subtotal Mobilization (8.5%) Bonds + Insurance (2%) Contractor's Fee (8.5%) Design Contingency (20%) Item Subtotal
6" Concrete Curb and Gutter (Stormwater Catchment) l.f. 4,300 $35.00 $150,500.00 $12,792.50 $3,010.00 $12,792.50 $30,100.00 $209,195.00
Sidewalk, Concrete Unit Pavers s.f. 34,970 $15.00 $524,550.00 $44,586.75 $10,491.00 $44,586.75 $104,910.00 $729,124.50
Driveways, 4" Concrete s.f. 2,880 $7.50 $21,600.00 $1,836.00 $432.00 $1,836.00 $4,320.00 $30,024.00
Decorative Crosswalk each 3 $30,000.00 $90,000.00 $7,650.00 $1,800.00 $7,650.00 $18,000.00 $125,100.00
6" Concrete Curb l.f. 2,690 $20.00 $53,800.00 $4,573.00 $1,076.00 $4,573.00 $10,760.00 $74,782.00
$1,168,225.50
SITE FURNITURE Unit Quantity Unit Cost Subtotal Mobilization (8.5%) Bonds + Insurance (2%) Contractor's Fee (8.5%) Design Contingency (20%) Item Subtotal SITE FURNITURE Unit Quantity Unit Cost Subtotal Mobilization (8.5%) Bonds Insurance (2%) Contractor s Fee (8.5%) Design Contingency (20%) Item Subtotal
Tree Grates (Ironsmith 4x6 "Market Street" + BlackMax + Frame) each 71 $1,500.00 $106,500.00 $9,052.50 $2,130.00 $9,052.50 $21,300.00 $148,035.00
Bike Racks (Simple-Lok) each 20 $400.00 $8,000.00 $680.00 $160.00 $680.00 $1,600.00 $11,120.00
Trash Receptacles (Landscape Forms "Scarborough") each 12 $1,750.00 $21,000.00 $1,785.00 $420.00 $1,785.00 $4,200.00 $29,190.00
Benches (Landscape Forms "Towne Square") each 20 $1,250.00 $25,000.00 $2,125.00 $500.00 $2,125.00 $5,000.00 $34,750.00
$223,095.00
SITE PLANTING Unit Quantity Unit Cost Subtotal Mobilization (8.5%) Bonds + Insurance (2%) Contractor's Fee (8.5%) Design Contingency (20%) Item Subtotal
36" Box, Canopy Tree each 153 $1,125.00 $172,125.00 $14,630.63 $3,442.50 $14,630.63 $34,425.00 $239,253.75
1 Gallon, Shrub/GC, 18" o.c. s.f. 21,880 $12.00 $262,560.00 $22,317.60 $5,251.20 $22,317.60 $52,512.00 $364,958.40
Silva Cell each 81 $3,000.00 $243,000.00 $20,655.00 $4,860.00 $20,655.00 $48,600.00 $337,770.00
Weed Control s.f. 21,880 $0.25 $5,470.00 $464.95 $109.40 $464.95 $1,094.00 $7,603.30
Root Control Barrier l.f. 2,754 $1.25 $3,442.50 $292.61 $68.85 $292.61 $688.50 $4,785.08
3" Wood Mulch for Planting Areas s.f. 21,880 $1.25 $27,350.00 $2,324.75 $547.00 $2,324.75 $5,470.00 $38,016.50
90 Day Maintenance s.f. 21,880 $1.00 $21,880.00 $1,859.80 $437.60 $1,859.80 $4,376.00 $30,413.20
$1,022,800.23
WAYFINDING Unit Quantity Unit Cost Subtotal Mobilization (8.5%) Bonds + Insurance (2%) Contractor's Fee (8.5%) Design Contingency (20%) Item Subtotal
District Identity Signage each 4 $25,000.00 $100,000.00 $8,500.00 $2,000.00 $8,500.00 $20,000.00 $139,000.00
Pedestrian Wayfinding Signage each 10 $7,500.00 $75,000.00 $6,375.00 $1,500.00 $6,375.00 $15,000.00 $104,250.00
Banners and Hardware each 24 $625.00 $15,000.00 $1,275.00 $300.00 $1,275.00 $3,000.00 $20,850.00
$264,100.00
LIGHTING Unit Quantity Unit Cost Subtotal Mobilization (8.5%) Bonds + Insurance (2%) Contractor's Fee (8.5%) Design Contingency (20%) Item Subtotal
LED Pedestrian Lights - 14' Height each 80 $6,500.00 $520,000.00 $44,200.00 $10,400.00 $44,200.00 $104,000.00 $722,800.00
Cobra LED Conversion each 40 $1,500.00 $60,000.00 $5,100.00 $1,200.00 $5,100.00 $12,000.00 $83,400.00
Wiring l.f. 6,300 $30.00 $189,000.00 $16,065.00 $3,780.00 $16,065.00 $37,800.00 $262,710.00
$1,068,910.00
Exhibit C: Preliminary Statement of Potential Project Budget
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SCOPE OF WORK & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FEE
CITY OF CULVER CITY - WASHINGTON NATIONAL STREETSCAPE PLAN
Scope of Work
The project is the preparation of a master plan for streetscape and green infrastructure
improvements for the Washington National Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
District. As described in the RFQ/RFP, the District is bounded by Robertson Boulevard
on the west, Helms Avenue on the east, Venice Boulevard on the north, and
Washington Boulevard on the south.
The scope of work involves the preparation of a streetscape plan for improvements
within the Plan area and includes the location and specification of street trees, in-
ground planters with planting, all street furniture and the location and specification
of special crosswalk paving and any related traffic-safety markings. The Plan will
include streetscape maintenance requirements and reflect low impact development
(LID) practices. The Plan will also incorporate the City standards for benches, trash
receptacles, bike racks and crosswalk paving and comply with the City’s street tree
planting requirements. All street trees and in-ground planters are to be watered by
truck per City specification.
Professional Services
Phase 1.0: Master Planning - February 2014 through mid-May 2014
1.01 Attend one (1) project kick-off meeting with City of Culver City and Design
Team to discuss project goals, design process, and schedule.
1.02 Surveying: obtain information and mapping for record centerline and bench
mark information from the Los Angeles County Surveyor’s office and Culver
City including record subdivision maps, records of survey, and related notes
and corner records; locate and survey existing centerline monumentation,
aerial targeting, and supplementing control points using GPS survey for control
points and monuments; set six (6) aerial targets and perform photogrammetric
strip mapping of the project reaches; QA/QC of aerial mapping, verify locations
of painted curbing (No parking – red, etc.) within limits of mapping, verify
and measure tree diameters and tree well locations within limits of mapping;
aerial base mapping of survey information collected, with tax assessor parcel
numbers of properties within proposed improvement areas; create record
centerline and right-of-way based on retrieved record information and existing
centerline monumentation; record street centerline and right-of-way from best
available sources and incorporate into aerial topographic base map; distribute
AutoCAD drawing files of aerial mapping to City and Design Team.
1.03 Percolation & Infiltration Testing: excavate two (2) test pits for the purpose of
performing percolation tests in accordance with the requirements of the County
of Los Angeles Administrative Manual; deliver test results to City and Design
Team to inform feasibility of LID improvements.
1.04 Existing Conditions Assessment: review the existing data provided by the City,
including as-built street and/or signal plans, topographic survey, utility maps,
traffic impact studies, traffic counts, development site plans, and master plans;
conduct a supplementary field walk through of the site, noting deficiencies
and opportunities in the infrastructure within the right of way in the study area;
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provide a statement of existing conditions and opportunities to the City and
Design Team identified on a base map and supplemented with photographs.
Infrastructure issues that will be considered include PROWAG compliance for
accessible pedestrian paths, accessible pedestrian signals (APS), driveways,
sidewalks, storm drains, tree wells, and lighting.
1.05 Prepare memo summarizing feasibility of LID elements based on site conditions
and percolation testing.
1.06 Attend one (1) meeting with City staff to present results of initial site
assessment and solicit input from Project Stakeholders.
1.07 Prepare draft color illustrative Washington National Streetscape Plan
presentation board(s) depicting locations of proposed improvements including
street trees, shrub and ground cover areas, paving design, decorative
crosswalks, site furniture (tree grates, bike racks, trash receptacles, benches),
wayfinding signage, and pedestrian lighting. Plan will be accompanied by
sections, elevations, enlargements, precedent imagery, and photosimulations
as required to sufficiently communication the design intent.
1.08 Prepare draft furniture and materials boards to accompany Washington
National Streetscape Plan. Furniture options will be based on City of Culver
City standards - additional complementary possibilities will be presented for
consideration.
1.09 Prepare draft signage and graphics concepts to accompany Washington
National Streetscape Plan. Signage will include street pole graphic banner
elements, district identity markers, and pedestrian wayfinding directional signs.
Signage will comply with Culver City sign standards and sign code and be
optimally located based on sight lines from vehicular and pedestrian vantage
points.
1.10 Prepare draft green street details (e.g. bio-swales, infiltration & filtration
planters, structural soil systems, bulb-outs) in AutoCAD format for review by
City.
1.11 Prepare preliminary estimate of probable cost in Microsoft Excel format.
1.12 Attend one (1) meeting with City staff to review draft Washington National
Streetscape Plan and set date to present to City Council.
1.13 Revise draft Washington National Streetscape Plan illustrative graphics and
presentation boards for City Council meeting.
1.14 Revise draft furniture and materials boards for City Council meeting.
1.15 Revise draft signage and graphics concepts for City Council meeting.
1.16 Revise draft green street details for review by City.
1.17 Revise preliminary estimate of probable cost in Microsoft Excel format.
1.18 Attend one (1) Community Meeting in Culver City and present draft Washington
National Streetscape Plan.
1.19 Finalize Washington National Streetscape Plan illustrative graphics based on
City Council feedback.
1.20 Finalize furniture and materials based on City Council feedback.
1.21 Finalize signage and graphics concepts based on City Council feedback.
1.22 Finalize green street details and deliver to City in AutoCAD format.
1.23 Finalize preliminary estimate of probable cost.
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1.24 Prepare maintenance standards for project, specifically related to planting and
LID elements.
1.25 Assemble and submit summary report of Washington National Streetscape
Plan in tabloid (landscape) orientation for distribution in PDF format. Report
will include site inventory and analysis, results of stakeholder and community
meeting input, illustrative graphics prepared during the design process (plans,
sections, elevations, enlargements, precedent imagery, photosimulations),
furniture and materials, signage and graphics, green street details, and
preliminary estimate of probable cost.
1.26 Project management and subconsultant coordination.
Professional Service Fee
Our not-to-exceed fee for landscape architectural master planning services, including
all subconsultants and a budget for reimbursable expenses, is provided below. This
fee is valid for 90 days from 11/08/2013. See Exhibit D for a detailed breakdown.
Task 1.0 Master Planning $ 94,797.00
Reimbursables Budget $ 4,741.00
TOTAL FEE $ 99,538.00
Reimbursable expenses include: blueprinting, plotting (bond, vellum, and color),
color laser printing, black and white and color reproduction, photographic film and
processing, long distance phone charges, travel within the Los Angeles metropolitan
area, mileage, parking fees, commercial messenger charges, overnight delivery,
postage and handling. These expenses will be billed at 1.10 times cost. Mileage shall
be billed at $0.565 per mile.
Additional Services
All services not included in the above scope of work will be considered Additional Services
and will be billed at the Standard Hourly Rates. All additional services will require written
authorization from the City before proceeding with any approved changes.
Schedule
Anticipating project award by the beginning of February 2014, we propose a kick-off
meeting with the City staff and meeting with project stakeholders in the first week of
February. This will allow for surveying and percolation testing to be completed by early-
March 2014 and a meeting with City staff and Project Stakeholders in mid-March 2014. We
will prepare initial concept plans and site furniture and material boards for review by the
City by late-March 2014. We will present our conceptual design direction to the City Council
and solicit their input during their first meeting of April 2014 (4/14/14). We expect to deliver
the final Washington National Streetscale Plan package - conceptual plan, preliminary cost
estimate, maintenace standards, and green street details - by mid-May 2014. For more
information, please refer to Exhibit E herein.
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Washington National Streetscape Plan
Principal
Land. Arch.
Land. Staff
Senior Engineer 1
Associate Engineer 1
Assistant Engineer 2
Direct Cost
Partner
Designer
Project Surveyor
Survey Crew 1-Man
Survey Crew2-Man
Survey Crew 3-Man
Assistant Surveyor
Fixed Cost
Project Engineer
Total Fee AHBE $170 $125 $90 KOA $200 $128 $82 IDA $185 $150 KDM $145 $170 $250 $330 $120 Geotech $170
Phase 1.0: Master Planning $94,797.00 $33,695.00 46 99 150 $18,392.00 26 64 60 $17,960.00 16 100 $21,690.00 8 18 24 8 39 $3,060.00 18
1.01 Orientation/Kick-off meeting with City $1,794.00 $590.00 2 2 $1,204.00 4 3 $20 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1.02 Aerial surveying and mapping $21,690.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $21,690.00 8 18 24 8 39 $4,150 $0.00
1.03 Percolation testing (infiltration) $3,060.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,060.00 18
1.04 Existing conditions assessment $5,286.00 $870.00 1 2 5 $4,416.00 5 15 18 $20 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1.05 Prepare LID feasibility memo based on site conditions $4,766.00 $170.00 1 $4,596.00 6 15 18 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1.06 Meeting with City staff and project stakeholders $1,180.00 $1,180.00 4 4 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1.07 Prepare draft improvement plan $3,140.00 $3,140.00 2 8 20 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1.08 Prepare draft furniture and materials boards $2,240.00 $2,240.00 2 8 10 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1.09 Prepare draft signage and graphics concepts $9,400.00 $420.00 1 2 $0.00 $8,980.00 8 50 $0.00 $0.00
1.10 Prepare draft "green street" details $10,300.00 $4,040.00 2 8 30 $6,260.00 7 25 20 $20 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1.11 Prepare preliminary estimate of probable cost $1,360.00 $1,360.00 8 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1.12 Meeting with City staff $2,506.00 $590.00 2 2 $1,916.00 4 6 4 $20 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1.13 Revise draft improvement plan for City Council $1,570.00 $1,570.00 1 4 10 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1.14 Revise draft furniture and materials boards for City Council $1,570.00 $1,570.00 1 4 10 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1.15 Revise draft signage and graphics concepts $4,785.00 $295.00 1 1 $0.00 $4,490.00 4 25 $0.00 $0.00
1.16 Revise draft "green street" details $1,695.00 $1,695.00 1 5 10 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1.17 Revise preliminary estimate of probable cost $170.00 $170.00 1 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1.18 Present to City Council $1,180.00 $1,180.00 4 4 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1.19 Finalize improvement plan based on City Council feedback $1,695.00 $1,695.00 1 5 10 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1.20 Finalize furniture and materials based on City Council
feedback
$1,695.00 $1,695.00 1 5 10 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1.21 Revise signage and graphics concepts based on City
Council feedback
$4,785.00 $295.00 1 1 $0.00 $4,490.00 4 25 $0.00 $0.00
1.22 Finalize "green street" details $1,120.00 $1,120.00 1 4 5 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1.23 Finalize preliminary estimate of probably cost $170.00 $170.00 1 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1.24 Prepare maintenance standards for project $850.00 $850.00 5 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1.25 Assemble and submit summary report $4,290.00 $4,290.00 2 10 30 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
1.26 Project management and subconsultant coordination $2,500.00 $2,500.00 20 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Reimbursables Budget (5%) $4,741.00 $1,685.00 $920.00 $898.00 $1,085.00 $153.00
Total Fee + Reimbursables Budget $99,538.00
Geotechnologies KDM Meridian
Professional Service Fee
Prepared by AHBE Landscape Architects: 11/7/2013
Linespace KOA Corporation AHBE
Exhibit D: Professional Service Fee
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Washington National Streetscape Plan
Project Schedule
Prepared by AHBE Landscape Architects: December 4, 2013
March April
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Phase 1.0: Master Planning
1.01 Orientation/Kick-off meeting with City
1.02 Aerial surveying and mapping
1.03 Percolation testing (infiltration)
1.04 Existing conditions assessment
1.05 Prepare LID feasibility memo based on site conditions
1.06 Meeting with City staff and project stakeholders
1.07 Prepare draft improvement plan
1.08 Prepare draft furniture and materials boards
1.09 Prepare draft signage and graphics concepts
1.10 Prepare draft "green street" details
1.11 Prepare preliminary estimate of probable cost
1.12 Meeting with City staff
1.13 Revise draft improvement plan for City Council
1.14 Revise draft furniture and materials boards for City
Council
1.15 Revise draft signage and graphics concepts
1.16 Revise draft "green street" details
1.17 Revise preliminary estimate of probable cost
1.18 Present to City Council
1.19 Finalize improvement plan based on City Council
feedback
1.20 Finalize furniture and materials based on City Council
feedback
1.21 Revise signage and graphics concepts based on City
Council feedback
1.22 Finalize "green street" details
1.23 Finalize preliminary estimate of probably cost
1.24 Prepare maintenance standards for project
1.25 Assemble and submit summary report
1.26 Project management and subconsultant coordination
February
2014
Exhibit E: Project Schedule
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Washington National Streetscape Plan
Project Schedule
Prepared by AHBE Landscape Architects: December 4, 2013
Phase 1.0: Master Planning
1.01 Orientation/Kick-off meeting with City
1.02 Aerial surveying and mapping
1.03 Percolation testing (infiltration)
1.04 Existing conditions assessment
1.05 Prepare LID feasibility memo based on site conditions
1.06 Meeting with City staff and project stakeholders
1.07 Prepare draft improvement plan
1.08 Prepare draft furniture and materials boards
1.09 Prepare draft signage and graphics concepts
1.10 Prepare draft "green street" details
1.11 Prepare preliminary estimate of probable cost
1.12 Meeting with City staff
1.13 Revise draft improvement plan for City Council
1.14 Revise draft furniture and materials boards for City
Council
1.15 Revise draft signage and graphics concepts
1.16 Revise draft "green street" details
1.17 Revise preliminary estimate of probable cost
1.18 Present to City Council
1.19 Finalize improvement plan based on City Council
feedback
1.20 Finalize furniture and materials based on City Council
feedback
1.21 Revise signage and graphics concepts based on City
Council feedback
1.22 Finalize "green street" details
1.23 Finalize preliminary estimate of probably cost
1.24 Prepare maintenance standards for project
1.25 Assemble and submit summary report
1.26 Project management and subconsultant coordination
May
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Exhibit E: Project Schedule (Continued)
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TEAM QUALIFICATIONS
CITY OF CULVER CITY - WASHINGTON NATIONAL STREETSCAPE PLAN
3 | Q U A L I F IC A T IO N S
At AHBE Landscape Architects, we are catalysts for design innovation that benefits
the greater good. We begin each project as an exploration about how the site is
ecologically connected to the larger network of natural lands, open spaces and other
landscapes. Seeing landscapes through the lens of infrastructure, we take a holistic
approach to solving design problems. Our commitment to sustainable design guides
us to ask questions, explore new ideas and think innovatively. Out of this process,
beauty and performance emerge from the landscape.
We are an award-winning professional service corporation, providing comprehensive
landscape architecture services. Collectively, we have extensive experience in the
technical development of design aesthetics and constructability that are hallmarks of
our work.
With over twenty-five years of experience creating and improving the natural and
urban outdoor environments, AHBE has learned that each project can bring critical
benefits to human and wildlife habitats located far beyond the project’s intended area
of influence. For streetscapes, we explore the complex relationships between the
public sites, its users, the surrounding community and the broader environment it
serves, looking for solutions that are influential to their surroundings on a macro and
micro level. Throughout the design process, we will look at the site as a continuum of
sensitive, dynamic relationships that reflect the connections between man-made and
natural systems, investigating design solutions that are artful, functional, sustainable
and technologically innovative. We take pride in the collaborative work that we do
with the public agencies and cities across Los Angeles County. We strive to create an
efficient and productive process throughout the design of a project.
Type of Organization: California Corporation
Year Established: 1987
Year Incorporated: 1989
Corporate Legal Name: Calvin R. Abe & Associates, Inc.
Doing Business As (DBA): AHBE Landscape Architects
Certifications
AHBE Landscape Architects is a certified Small Business Enterprise [SBE], Minority
Business Enterprise [MBE], and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise [DBE].
Team
AHBE is a collaboration of unique individuals who share a common vision and professional
commitment. We have dedicated much effort into bringing together a staff that is made
up of highly creative problem solvers. Our Consultant T eam is also made up of a group
of collaborators and, together, we will deliver a superior and innovative project to the City.
AHBE’s key personnel and Consultant T eam members are presented in the next sections.
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AHBE has invited the below firms to bring
their expertise to the project to ensure its
successful delivery:
KOA CORPORATION
Founded in 1987, KOA Corporation (KOA)
is one of the leading traffic engineering
and transportation planning and design
firms in California. KOA provides consulting
services to both public and private sectors,
and has six offices to serve our California
clients. The staff includes certified
transportation planners and California
registered civil and traffic engineers.
KOA has provided engineering services
for many of the largest public works
and transportation planning projects in
California.
KOA and AHBE worked on the Florence
Avenue Streetscape Projects for the
County of Los Angeles and most recently,
collaborated on the Washington/Tilden
project for the City of Culver City.
LINESPACE
Where brand meets human interaction,
Linespace defines experiences through
design. Our collective team approach
fuses knowledge with creativity to
achieve meaningful brand expression.
Creative problem solving is the core of its
service. Linespace is a multi-disciplinary
design firm providing design services for
a diverse range of clientele. Their
qualifications come from decades of
experience providing design services for
environments & wayfinding, interactive,
print and product. Linespace has the
experience, resources, and capabilities
to provide our clients with creative,
functional, and informed design solutions
that address project specific goals and
objectives.
From interactive, environments, print,
product, and wayfinding design,
Linespace’s clients come from diverse
industries that reflect its ability to
creatively meet their business goals.
The staff designs projects that affirm
and enhance our clients’ core brand
characteristics. Linespace is currently
proposed as the signage consultant for
an on-call contract with the County of Los
Angeles through AHBE.
KDM MERIDIAN
KDM Meridian, a California corporation
and Small Business Enterprise, is
a professional land surveying firm
specializing in GPS, conventional land
surveying, topography, bathymetric and
tidal surveys, project mapping, and GIS
integration. KDM’s mission is to deliver
exceptional land surveying services,
tailored to meet the unique needs of
our diverse client base. The value KDM
provides is based on a comprehensive
understanding of each client’s objectives,
allowing KDM to leverage its staff’s
collective years of industry experience
and our investment in current state-of-
the-art technology to produce the most
effective and efficient solution for each
project.
GEOTECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Geotechnologies has been providing
geotechnical engineering services in Los
Angeles for more than 40 years resulting
in over 20,000 projects. The firm’s
extensive experience with properties
located in the County of Los Angeles has
allowed it to forge an excellent working
relationship with the representatives of
the County’s Geotechnical and Materials
Engineering Department. Its project
performance, combined with the firm’s
extensive geologic knowledge of the
site vicinity, help insure an aggressive
geotechnical design approach and city
review process. Their staff of registered
SUB CONSULTANT FIRM PROFILES
CITY OF CULVER CITY - WASHINGTON NATIONAL STREETSCAPE PLAN
engineers and geologists specialize in
foundation and shoring design, grading
recommendations, and seismic hazard
evaluation. The field technician staff
provides testing and inspection services
during the course of construction. Such
inspections include footings, piles,
shoring, helical anchors and grading
control. All laboratory testing is performed
in-house allowing for greater quality
control. The firm is currently working
with AHBE on the Johnny Carson Park
Project for the City of Burbank.
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SUB CONSULTANT - REFERENCES
CITY OF CULVER CITY - WASHINGTON NATIONAL STREETSCAPE PLAN
KOA CORPORATION
Charles Herbertson, P .E., Public Works Director/City Engineer
(310) 253-5635 charles.herbertson@culvercity.org
City of Culver City - 9770 Culver Boulevard / Culver City, CA 90232-0507
Dan A. Lazo, P .E., Senior Civil Engineer
(805) 449-2443 dlazo@toaks.org
City of Thousand Oaks - Public Works Department
2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. / Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Eric Millsap, Transportation Engineering T echnician
(323) 848-6368 emillsap@weho.org
City of West Hollywood - 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard / West Hollywood, CA 90069
Wayne Ko, P .E., PTOE, Principal Traffic Engineer
(818) 548-3960 wko@ci.glendale.ca.us
City of Glendale - Public Works Department, Traffic & Transportation Division
633 East Broadway, Room 300 / Glendale, CA 91206-4384
LINESPACE
El Monte Transit Station
Jorge Pardo
Director of Art & Design – Creative Service
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
phone: 213-922.2000
pardoj@metro.net
Orange County Great Park
Michael T aylor, Landscape Architect
Ken Smith Workshop
16795 Von Karman, Ste. 100
Irvine, CA 92606
phone: 949.733.3061
Michael@kensmithworkshopwest.com
Terranea Resort Signage & Wayfinding
client: Lowe Destination Development
contact: T odd Majcher, Vice President of Development
phone: 310-948-9647
addresss: 60610 Palos Verdes Drive South
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
tmajcher@LOWEENTERPRISES.com
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KDM MERIDIAN
Project: Jefferson Boulevard Streetscape Project
Agency: City of Culver City – City Contact: Hong Wang (310) 253-5604
Client: CBM Consulting, Inc. – Client Contact: Eugene Kao (310) 329-0102
Tasks: Design Survey and Cross-Sections
Description: Preparation of base mapping for design of street, landscaping, and
median improvements.
Project: Parcel “B” Project
Agency: City of Culver City – City Contact: Joe Susca (310) 253-5763
Client: CBM Consulting, Inc. – Client Contact: Eugene Kao (310) 329-0102
Tasks: Aerial mapping and ground survey of Parcel “B” site.
Description: Preparation of base maps for design of street and site
improvements. Prepare Parcel Map for subdivision of property.
We proudly submit the following names of additional public agency clients who, like all
our clients, will provide a comprehensive and positive review of services provided by
KDM Meridian. Please contact any of the following individuals in the review process
for this proposal. Additional references will be made available upon request.
County of Orange : Stacy Blackwood (714) 973-6632 North Division Manager
City of Irvine: Steve Haubert (949) 724-6686 Principal Planner (CSD)
City of Rancho Palos Verdes: Ron Dragoo (310) 544-5250 Sr. Engineer
City of Signal Hill: Ken Farfsing (562) 989-7300 City Manager
City of Laguna Beach: Steve May (949) 497-0351 DPW/City Engineer
City of Moreno Valley: Larry Gonzales (951) 413-3136 Sr. Engineer
City of Buena Park: Nabil S. Henein (310) 544-5250 Deputy City Engineer
City of Fullerton: Yelena Voronel (714) 738-6852 Sr. Civil Engineer
City of Lake Elsinore: Peter Ramey (951) 674-3124 Sr. Engineer
GEOTECHNOLOGIES, INC.
City of Beverly Hills - Project Administration
345 Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-4817
Contact Persons: Allen M. Rubenstein and Alan Schneider
Tel: (310) 288-2808
City of Burbank - Public Works Department
P.O. Box 6459, 275 East Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91502-6459
Contact Person: Phillip Clifford
Tel: (818) 238-3944
City of West Hollywood
8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Contact Person: Jeffrey Huffer Tel: (213) 848-6321
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KEY PERSONNEL
AHBE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
AHBE Team:
Project Roles:
Calvin Abe, President
Evan Mather, Principal
Megan Horn, Associate
Calvin Abe - Senior Design Principal
Evan Mather - Principal-In-Charge/Principal Manager
Megan Horn - Project Planner
AHBE Landscape Architects is a collaboration of unique individuals who share
a professional commitment to exploring ideas about ecology and building for a
sustainable planet. From our group of highly creative problem solvers, we have
assigned the following individuals to this project:
As the Design Principal, Calvin Abe will be the visionary design leader for the project
and bring his distinguished expertise, leadership, and creative insight to the project.
He will oversee the design direction and work closely with Megan Horn in the project’s
design development.
As Principal-In-Charge, Evan Mather will be accountable for the overall quality of
project deliverables and for providing appropriate staff and other project resources.
He will also be responsible for the day-to-day contact with the client’s project staff,
management of the project schedule and budget, and coordination of the project
team’s deliverables.
Megan Horn, Associate and lead planner/designer, will develop design solutions that
meet the project’s functional, programmatic, technical and budgetary requirements.
The resumes for these individuals are provided on the following pages. Key
contributors from our team of sub consultants are also included in this section. They
highlight their professional experience as well as collaborative work with AHBE in
recent years.
4 | R ES U M ES
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CALVIN R. ABE, FASLA, RLA
AHBE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | PRESIDENT | SENIOR DESIGN PRINCIPAL
Calvin Abe brings to the firm over 30 years of professional experience in urban
design and landscape architecture. Over time, the scale, variety, and complexity
of these projects have brought expertise in civic spaces and parks, schools and
institutions, medical facilities, hospitality, housing, mixed-use developments, corporate
headquarters, office parks, streetscapes, restorations and master plans. Calvin
is noted for his ability to transform conceptual designs into artful built forms for
urban environments. He is a team player who seeks collaborations with architects,
designers, artists, scientists and engineers to develop and implement innovative and
technically-sound designs. Calvin’s landscapes and art installations have been widely
published and recognized with professional awards.
Education
Master of Landscape Architecture, 1983, Harvard University Graduate School
of Design, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Science Landscape Architecture, 1979, California State
Polytechnic University Pomona, California
Registration
Calvin Abe is a registered Landscape Architect, #2023, in the State of
California, 1980.
Relevant Experience
20th Street and Cloverfield Avenue, Santa Monica, California
Avenue of the Stars Medians, Century City, California
Birch Street Streetscape, Brea, California
Brea Boulevard Streetscape, Brea, California
Burbank Water and Power Green Street, Burbank, California
Cesar E. Chavez Streetscape, Los Angeles, California
Colima Road Improvements, L.A. County, California
Exposition Boulevard/USC, Los Angeles, California
Florence Avenue Streetscape Phases 1 and 2, Los Angeles County, California
Gardena Boulevard Streetscape,Gardena, California
Green Street Technical Manual, Los Angeles, California
La Brea Boulevard Green Street, Los Angeles, California
Nogales Street Improvement, Los Angeles County, California
Palmdale Boulevard Median, Palmdale, California
Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles County , California
South Park Streetscape, Los Angeles, California
Valinda Avenue, County of Los Angeles, West Covina, California
Van Nuys Boulevard Streetscape, Van Nuys, California
West Los Angeles College Street Improvements, Culver City, California
Wilmington/Willowbrook Streetscape, County of Los Angeles, California
WIlshire Vermont Station Plaza and Streetscape, Los Angeles, California
Port of Long Beach Headquarters, Long Beach, California
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EVAN MATHER, RLA, ASLA
AHBE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE, PRINCIPAL MANAGER
As one of AHBE’s practice leaders, Evan Mather builds upon AHBE’s experience in
landscape infrastructure, water quality, conservation, and environmental performance.
He has led several award-winning projects, including Burbank Water and Power’s
EcoCampus, which earned a Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES™) certification
in 2013. He advocates the use of research to identify new design technologies
that refresh the firm’s sustainable design framework and standards. His stand on
technology includes the integration of visual communication and multimedia into
AHBE’s design process. Evan’s extensive project experience includes streetscapes,
transit-oriented design, parks and open spaces, and learning environments.
Education
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture,1993, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge,
Louisiana
Registration
Evan Mather is a registered Landscape Architect, #4805, in the State of
California, 2003.
Affiliations + Appointments
Member, American Society of Landscape Architects
Board Member, The Society for Moving Images about the Built Environment (SMIBE)
Member, Asian American Architects and Engineers Association (AAa/e)
Member/Alumni, Sundance Institute
Past Member, Seattle Arts Commission
Awards
Owings Merit Award for Environmental Excellence, Burbank Water and Power
EcoCampus, 2013
ASLA Communications Award of Honor, “So What?” short film, 2008
Relevant Experience
20th Street and Cloverfield Boulevard Streetscape, Santa Monica, California
Lake Street Green Street, Burbank, California
Slauson Avenue Streetscape, Los Angeles, California
Valinda Avenue Greenway, West Covina, California
Robert F. Kennedy Inspirational Park and Streetscape, Los Angeles, California
Walnut Creek Habitat and Open Space Master Plan, San Dimas, California
Monrovia Station Square Transit Village, Monrovia, California
Long Beach/Anaheim Mixed Use/Transit-Oriented Development, Long Beach, California
Gold Line City of Arcadia Transit Plaza, Arcadia, California
Jefferson Boulevard Office Renovation, Playa Del Rey, California
Burbank Water and Power EcoCampus, Burbank, California
Cerritos Community Regional County Park, Cerritos, California
Chumash Community Center, Colusa, California
Irwindale Trail Beautification, Irwindale, California
Johnny Carson Park Revitalization Project, Burbank, California
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MEGAN HORN
AHBE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | ASSOCIATE | SENIOR LANDSCAPE PLANNER/DESIGNER
Megan Horn is an Associate and Lead Designer and Planner with AHBE Landscape
Architects where she has worked on many complex master plan and design
projects, including the development of national and international master plans, urban
streetscapes and parks, and outdoor environments for multi-family housing projects
and institutional campuses. She brings a comprehensive perspective to landscape
design and planning that views the urban landscape as an infrastructure for supporting
sustainable living. Because of her leadership and commitment in this area, unique
strategies and solutions for creating open space, conserving water and restoring
habitats have been implemented throughout Southern California’s urban environment.
Education
Master of Landscape Architecture, 2004, Harvard University Graduate School of
Design
Bachelor of Arts in Geography, 1998, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder,
Colorado
Affiliations
Member, American Society of Landscape Architects
Member, Urban Land Institute, Los Angeles Chapter
Publications
“Envisioning the Landscape of Cesena”, Spring 2004
Relevant Experience
Cesar E. Chavez Pedestrian Improvement Streetscape, Boyle Heights Neighborhood,
Los Angeles, California
Florence Avenue Streetscape Districts 1 and 2, Los Angeles County, California
Green Streets Technical Manual, Los Angeles, California
South Park Streetscape, Downtown Los Angeles, California
Vermont Median Park Feasibility and Vision Study, Los Angeles, California
Willowbrook Streetscape, Los Angeles, California
Monrovia Station Square Transit Village, Monrovia, California
Rosa Parks Transit Station Renovation, Los Angeles, California
County of Los Angeles/USC Medical Center Master Plan, Los Angeles, California
Martin Luther King Jr. Medical Center Master Plan, County of Los Angeles, California
Owens Valley Dust Mitigation, LADWP, Owens Lake, Owens Valley, California
Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center Campus Master Plan, Los Angeles,
California
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SUB CONSULTANT RESUMES - KOA CORPORATION
CITY OF CULVER CITY - WASHINGTON NATIONAL STREETSCAPE PLAN
EUGENE KAO, P.E. | PRINCIPAL ENGINEER
Mr. Kao’s civil engineering experience includes traffic, land development, roads,
and construction projects. He has significant experience in project management and
working with the Public Works and Engineering departments of government agencies
in Southern California such as Caltrans and the County of Los Angeles. Before
joining KOA Corporation, Mr. Kao was a civil engineer with the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Works for 16 years.
Relevant Experience
Washington Boulevard / Landmark Street Traffic Signal Design, Culver City, California
Jefferson Boulevard Streetscape, Pedestrian & Bicycle Access Improvements at
Hetzler Road, Culver City, California
Carson Street Master Plan Improvements, Carson, California
Calabasas On-Call, Road Street Design Services Project, Calabasas, California
West Hollywood Avenues Streetscape TIS, West Hollywood, California
Soto Street /Alcazar Street Intersection Improvements, Los Angeles, California
CHARLES M. SCHWINGER, PTOE, AICP | SENIOR ENGINEER
With 37 years of experience in applying practical engineering solutions to the
transportation planning process, Mr. Schwinger approaches each of his projects
holistically, incorporating client goals, public values, and technical excellence. His
responsibilities include project management, design, analysis, data collection and
surveys, and production of construction plans, specifications and technical reports.
His experience in transportation includes: street and highway design; intersection
and interchange design; trail and sidewalk design, signal design for isolated,
interconnected and coordinated systems; street lighting design; signing and marking
design; traffic control plans; accident analysis; traffic impact studies; capacity analysis;
parking studies; public involvement; traffic circulation studies; origin-destination
studies; transportation modeling; and citywide and corridor transportation studies.
He is a registered engineer in eight states and is currently in the process of obtaining
his California registration.
Relevant Experience
North-South (Daisy to Myrtle) Bicycle Boulevard PS&E Design, Long Beach, California
Pedestrian Friendly Corridor Planning, Culver City, California
Calabasas Road Street Design Services Project, Calabasas, California
Independence and Benton Streetscape Improvement, Kansas City, Missouri
Safe Routes to School, Leavenworth, Kansas
Education
M.S., Civil Engineering, University of
Illinois at Champaign-Urbana (1986)
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of
Illinois at Champaign-Urbana (1984)
Registration
Professional Engineer, Civil, CA # 47457
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering, Iowa State
University, Iowa (1976)
Registration
Professional Engineer (Civil) AR #11533
Professional Engineer (Civil) IL
#062.045943
Professional Engineer (Civil) IN
#PE11200174
Professional Engineer (Civil) KS #9145
Professional Engineer (Civil) MO
#021061
Professional Engineer (Civil) NE #E-8163
Professional Engineer (Civil) OK #25706
Professional Engineer (Civil) WA #40333
ITE Certified Professional Traffic
Operations Engineer (PTOE) #318
American Institute of Certified Planners
(AICP) #018876
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SUB CONSULTANT RESUMES - LINESPACE GRAPHIC SIGNAGE
CITY OF CULVER CITY - WASHINGTON NATIONAL STREETSCAPE PLAN
NICK GROH, PARTNER, PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Nick has over 20 years of design experience to contribute to Linespace, as he
is a founding partner for the firm. His graphic design expertise in brand identity,
environmental graphics, and wayfinding is invaluable to the group. Prior to founding
Linespace, Nick worked in the industry for a combined 14 years with Pentagram,
Selbert Perkins Design, and 212 Associates. In 1995 Nick was hired by the McCully
Group to lead the design of the Amtrak Graphic Signage Standards Manual. It was
accepted into the AIGA Design Achieves in 1996 in the category of Information
Graphics. Monumentally recognized, he was senior design director for the LAX
Enhancements Project, which included the LAX Gateway*. Other significant projects
include an identity & wayfinding system for the One & Only, Palmilla Resort;
environmental design & wayfinding for the Pacific Design Center; wayfinding for the
City of Cincinnati.
Relevant Projects
LAX Gateway 2000 - Gateway Design & Airport Wayfinding
Flight 93 National Memorial - Memorial Graphics & Park Wayfinding
Orange County Great Park - Park Wayfinding System
El Monte Transit Center - Station Identity & Wayfinding
USC Health Sciences Campus - Gateway & Wayfinding Master Plan
Scottsdale Quarter - Wayfinding Sign System
*with prior firm
CLINT WOESNER, PARTNER
As a founding partner of Linespace, Clint Woesner brings over 15 years of
professional multi-disciplined design experience to the partnership. Independently
owning his own graphic design firm he produced many projects but is most notably
recognized on account of his designs for Rodeo Collection, Pechanga Hotel & Casino;
and Guess Jeans trade show exhibit. Prior to the success of his own business,
Woesner was senior designer for Selbert Perkins Design. His creative mark was
internationally recognized in 2000 from the LAX Enhancements Project, including the
LAX Gateway*. Woesner’s award winning contribution presented him with the Society
for Environmental Graphic Design Honor Award and the Art Directors Club Silver
Cube. Other notable projects include US Airways Center wayfinding system, and the
Universal Studios wayfinding system.
Relevant Projects
LAX Gateway 2000 - Gateway Design & Airport Wayfinding
El Monte Metro Station - Identity & Wayfinding
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles - Exterior Identity & Wayfinding
City of Hillsdale Michigan - Wayfinding Sign System
USC Health Sciences Campus - Gateway & Wayfinding Master Plan
CalState Fresno - Gateway & Wayfinding Master Plan
Calabasas Civic Center - Wayfinding Sign System
*with prior firm
Education
Nick holds a Bachelor of Science in
Graphic Design from the University
of Cincinnati, College of Design,
Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP).
Education
Clint holds a Bachelor of Science in
graphic design from the University
of Cincinnati, College of Design,
Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP).
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SUB CONSULTANT RESUMES - KDM MERIDIAN - SURVEYING
CITY OF CULVER CITY - WASHINGTON NATIONAL STREETSCAPE PLAN
RICH MAHER | PRINCIPAL
Rich Maher is a professional land surveyor registered in the state of California, with
twenty-three years of experience in the land surveying and civil engineering industries.
As principal of KDM Meridian and project manager, Mr. Maher will be the primary
point of contact for this project. As a founding owner of KDM Meridian he provides
the driving force behind the excellence of service demanded of his entire staff. He
will ensure each project’s technical requirements are met, oversee the application of
proper quality control and assurance procedures, and commit corporate resources to
meet the project’s objectives and schedule.
Mr. Maher has extensive experience in all facets of land surveying, participating on a
consulting basis, as part of a project team, or in the management of projects with over
one hundred different local, county, and state agencies and utilities districts. In that
capacity, he has been responsible in whole or in part for project development, right-
of-way engineering, annexations, heavy and light construction, design topographic
surveys, environmental surveys, aerial control networks, legal descriptions, boundary
surveys, records of survey, and parcel and tract map preparation. His persistent
involvement in the details of daily survey department operations has provided him
with extensive knowledge of state-of-the-art technology, hardware, and software used
industry-wide. In doing so, Mr. Maher continues to be successful in providing services
tailored to each client, acting as an extension of their staff, understanding their needs,
anticipating issues, and providing solutions.
PATRICK EARL | SURVEYOR MANAGER
Patrick Earl is a professional land surveyor registered in the state of California, with eleven
years of experience in field and office surveying. His previous employment allowed him
to learn under a land surveyor with vast experience in the title business, giving him a
unique understanding of the underpinnings of real property boundary issues. Working
at a small firm also afforded Mr. Earl the opportunity to follow projects from inception to
deliverable. He has quickly risen through the ranks at KDM Meridian to become a talented
land surveyor with a certain prodigious future. To compliment his field experience in
topographic, boundary, and construction surveying, he has exceptional office surveying
skills in mapping and calculation.
Mr. Earl joined KDM Meridian five years ago, to assume the role of daily supervision
of the office staff’s data reduction and mapping processes. He is responsible for
topographic mapping, boundaries, and survey calculations for the survey department.
His responsibilities in this capacity will include the preparation of environmental and
topographic maps, boundary and record mapping, titles and records research, and
compilation of all field data.
Education
Civil Engineering/ University Curriculum –
Cal State Fullerton 1992
Land Surveying Continuing Education –
Coastline Community College 1995
GPS Technology Continuing Education
– UCR Extension 2011 -
Registration
2000/PLS/CA #7564
Education
BS/2004/Mechanical Engineering/
University of California Santa Barbara
Registration
2010/PLS/CA #8773
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SUB CONSULTANT RESUMES - GEOTECHNOLOGIES
CITY OF CULVER CITY - WASHINGTON NATIONAL STREETSCAPE PLAN
STANLEY S. TANG
Over seventeen years experience as a Project Engineer, Staff Engineer, and
Engineering Technician in the greater Los Angeles Area on geotechnical and
foundation engineering projects.
Preparation of proposals, planning and implementation of complete geotechnical
engineering investigations, supervision of field engineering technicians and review of
compaction reports.
Professional Responsibilities
Specific areas of experience as a Project Engineer include:
Planning of the number and location of exploratory test pits and borings during
both the proposal and investigation stages; Logging and sampling of exploratory
excavations; Preparation of recommendations for grading, shallow and deep
foundation design, basement walls, temporary excavations, shoring, slope stability,
remedial slope repair, dewatering, paving, floor slabs and expansive soils
Complete seismic hazard analysis, including analysis for liquefaction potential and
fault rupture, the determination of soil profile types, near source factors and likely
ground motion parameters, and the preparation of site-dependant response spectra
Forensic analysis of distress to residential and commercial structures for insurance
companies, and the preparation of repair recommendations; Projects reported on
include university student housing, athletic stadiums, public and private multi-story
office buildings with subterranean parking, regional shopping centers, both at-grade
and subterranean parking structures, hillside construction, large tract hillside grading,
and landslide investigation, monitoring, and stabilization.
MICHAEL A. CAZENEUVE
Over ten years experience as a Project Geologist, Project Engineer, Staff Engineer,
and Engineering Technician in the greater Los Angeles Area on geotechnical
and foundation engineering projects. Preparation of proposals, planning and
implementation of geological–geotechnical engineering investigations, and supervision
of geotechnical laboratory operations.
Professional Responsibilities
Planning of the number and location of exploratory test pits and borings during both
the proposal and investigation stages
Logging and sampling of exploratory excavations including downhole logging;
Research of printed geologic maps and publications; Field mapping of geologic units,
features, and structures; Preparation of laboratory test programs; Development of
recommendations for grading, shallow and deep foundation design, basement walls,
temporary excavations, shoring, slope stability, remedial slope repair, dewatering,
paving, floor slabs and expansive soils; Complete seismic hazard analysis, including
analysis for liquefaction potential and fault rupture, determination of soil profile types,
ground motion parameters, and the preparation of site-specific response spectra
Forensic analysis of distress to residential and commercial structures for insurance
companies, and the preparation of repair recommendations; Projects reported on
include commercial, industrial facilities, public and private school structures, multi-
story buildings, and residential and commercial adaptive re-use developments.
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science-Civil Engineering,
1992
Education
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Science-Geology, 1997
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AHBE’s portfolio of projects represents a collection of relevant work, and our staff’s
combined expertise and comprehensive knowledge makes us uniquely qualified
for this project. This page provides an abbreviated list of relevant projects. Bolded
projects are featured in detail. References are provided within the project narrative.
20th Street and Cloverfield Boulevard Streetscape, Santa Monica, California
Airport Park Master Plan and Streetscape, Santa Monica, California
Avenue of the Stars Medians, Century City, California
Brea Boulevard Streetscapes and Medians, Brea, California
Cesar E. Chavez Streetscape, Los Angeles, California
Exposition Boulevard/USC Median, Los Angeles, California
Florence Avenue Streetscape Districts 1 and 2, Los Angeles County, California
Gardena Boulevard Streetscape, Gardena, California
Gardena PARKing, Gardena, California
Grand Avenue Right of Way, Los Angeles, California
Harbor Scenic Drive Streetscape, Long Beach, California
La Brea Boulevard Green Street Demonstration Project, Los Angeles, California
Lake Street Green Street, Burbank, California
Nogales Street Improvement, Los Angeles County, California
Slauson Avenue Streetscape, Los Angeles County, California
South Park Streetscape, Downtown Los Angeles, California
Valinda Avenue Greenway, County of Los Angeles, California
Van Nuys Boulevard Streetscape and Medians, Van Nuys, California
Vermont Median Park Feasibility Study, Los Angeles, California
Washington Boulevard and Tilden Avenue Intersection Improvements, Culver City,
California
Wilmington/Willowbrook Streetscape, County of Los Angeles, California
Walnut Creek Habitat and Open Space Master Plan, San Dimas, California
Angels Knoll Urban Plaza, Downtown Los Angeles, California
Gold Line City of Arcadia Transit Plaza, Arcadia, California
Long Beach/Anaheim Mixed Use/Transit-Oriented Development, Long Beach, California
Monrovia Station Square Transit Village, Monrovia, California
Rosa Parks Transit Station Renovation, Los Angeles, California
County of Los Angeles/USC Medical Center Master Plan, Los Angeles, California
Martin Luther King Jr. Medical Center Master Plan, County of Los Angeles, California
Owens Valley Dust Mitigation, LADWP, Owens Lake, Owens Valley, California
Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center Campus Master Plan, Los Angeles,
California
Wilshire Vermont Station Plaza and Streetscape, Los Angeles, California
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
AHBE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
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CESAR E. CHAVEZ AVENUE GREEN PEDESTRIAN STREETSCAPE
BOYLE HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD, LOS ANGELES, CA | AHBE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
AHBE Landscape Architects was
leading a multi-disciplinary team in the
1.3-mile streetscape enhancement of
the Cesar Chavez corridor. AHBE’s
approach and process emphasized
community-building and a partnership
with the City by engaging local residents,
community leaders and business
owners in an intensive design outreach
effort. AHBE introduced sustainable
design applications to the project that
supported increased transportation
use and improved stormwater runoff
quality. Modular wetlands and tree pods
systems are designed so that it improves
the quality of stormwater runoff before
entering the municipal systems. Project is
currently on hold due to dissolution of the
CRA/LA.
Team Member Firm Names:
KOA Corporation
AHBE Role: Prime Consultant
Reference: Unavailable due to dissolution
of CRA/LA.
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The Vermont Median Park Vision Plan
and Feasibility Study exemplifies a new
way of thinking about parks for Los
Angeles: demonstrating a transformative
approach that puts people before cars.
The plan redefines and reconfigures
Vermont Avenue, a major transportation
corridor and existing public right-of-way
into a multi-modal, multi-functional street
with a 9 acre linear park down its center.
The proposed park demonstrates
landscape as infrastructure while
providing a sustainable model for park
and open space design within the city
of Los Angeles. The proposed design
highlights the use of native plants,
local materials, and water conservation
techniques. In addition to native plants
and other visible elements, a large sub-
surface storm water treatment basin is
proposed beneath the park. The future
park proposes infiltrating runoff from
360 acres of the surrounding area by
intercepting stormwater runoff from
the storm drain system with a series
of low flow diversions into a large
subsurface infiltration trench below the
park. The proposed system could treat
a significantly larger area and volume
of water and could penetrate the top
layer of clay soils that prevents surface
infiltration. The demonstration project
would divert 17 acres of surface runoff via
gravity flow and redirect approximately
8 acres of surface runoff to simulate the
headwaters of the Los Angeles River
Watershed.
Team Member Firm Names:
KOA Corporation
AHBE Role: Prime Consultant
VERMONT AVENUE MEDIAN PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY
LOS ANGELES, CA | AHBE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Reference: Jenny Scanlin, CRA LA, 1200
West 7th Street, Los Angeles,CA 90017
T: 213-977-1829 C: 213-453-8575
E: jscanlin@crala.org
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SOUTH PARK STREETSCAPE
LOS ANGELES, CA | AHBE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Utilizing the public right way as a
sustainable model for streetscape
throughout the City of Los Angeles,
the South Park Streetscape project
exemplifies the possibilities for
municipalities throughout Southern
California. Working from the master plan
to completion, AHBE worked to develop
this area into a new neighborhood that
shows community and sustainable living
through streetscape and open spaces.
The streetscape design features planters
specifically designed for storm water
infiltration and to handle a “ten-year” rain
storm. During a storm, rainwater flows
from the street into the gutters and is
then diverted into the infiltration planters,
by way of cuts in the curb, and percolates
back into the ground. The planters are
arranged in a series, so that as one
planter reaches capacity, the overflow
drains into the next planter in the row.
This system minimizes the amount of
stormwater run-off into the City’s system,
cleans the water through a natural
process and recharges the region’s
aquifers.
This project is a key precedent for the
City of Los Angeles in developing its
own Green Streets program, as well as
the model for implementing sustainable
design with the infrastructure. Pedestrian
safety was a high priority to our team and
we included curb extensions, pedestrian
lighting, and crosswalks to increase
pedestrian safety.
AHBE Role: Sub Consultant
Reference: Robert Gutierrez, City of L.A.
Bureau of Street Services
T: 213-847-0881
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When the City’s Energy Commission
received funding to convert their water
and power plant into a more energy
efficient facility, the Commission also
directed some funds for aesthetic
improvements. AHBE Landscape
Architects has since been transforming
Burbank’s facility into a welcoming place
for employees and the local community.
AHBE’s overall design balances the
landscape’s scale with the facility’s
massive form and complements new and
existing public art located throughout the
site.
This new green street, which is a
three-block stretch of Lake Street, will
demonstrate innovative stormwater
treatment technologies with features
such as permeable pavers, flow-through
planters, and tree pod bio-filters. These
items will route stormwater away from
the street and parking areas back into
the ground, nourishing the vegetation
as well as recharging the groundwater
aquifers. AHBE provided design through
construction administration for planting,
hardscape, and irrigation—including a
recycled water irrigation system.
AHBE Role: Prime Consultant
Reference: John Cassidy, City of Burbank
Water and Power, 164 W. Magnolia Blvd,
Burbank, CA 91503
T: 818-238-3656 C: 818-522-0727
E: jcassidy@burbankca.gov
LAKE STREET GREEN STREET
BURBANK, CA | AHBE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
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20TH STREET AND CLOVERFIELD BOULEVARD PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT
SANTA MONICA, CA | AHBE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
As prime consultant and design lead,
AHBE’s challenge for this project was
to create a beautifully landscaped,
pedestrian-friendly streetscape
environment while regulating traffic
flow and minimizing on-street parking
losses. Through a series of community
meetings and conversations with Santa
Monica’s Engineering Department and
City Council, we developed a number of
alternative designs, one of which was
approved by the City Council in 2010.
The half-mile long streetscape, with
portions that are Caltrans-owned, will
include new street trees, landscaped
medians, street lighting, bump-
outs, crosswalks, bicycle lanes, and
improved accessibility. AHBE provided
concept design through construction
administration services for planting,
hardscape, and irrigation.
AHBE Role: Prime Consultant
Reference: Mark Cuneo, City of Santa
Monica, 1437 4th St, #300, Santa
Monica, CA 90401
T: 310-458-8979 C: 310-266-6070
E: mark.cuneo@smgov.net
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FLORENCE AVENUE STREETSCAPES
AHBE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
AHBE Landscape Architects led a
multi-disciplinary team of consultants
in the development of this 2.2 mile
long streetscape improvement project.
The site is a major transit corridor
with a mix of commercial, retail, and
light industrial businesses, and its
streets have a high level of pedestrian
and vehicular activity. The project
overlapped multiple municipalities and
neighborhoods, spanned two Board
of Supervisor districts, and crossed a
Metro Blue Line station. As a result, the
design review process involved many
public agency presentations and several
community workshops. AHBE’s design
responded to the community’s major
concerns regarding pedestrian safety
(especially at the Blue Line station
crossing), beautification, clean streets,
and community identity. The streetscape
improvements were constructed in
two phases, with AHBE as the prime
consultant for both phases of the project.
Team Member Firm Names:
KOA Corporation
AHBE Role: Prime Consultant
Reference:
Eric Chow, Community Development
Commission, County of Los Angeles
T: 626-262-4511 C: 323-854-6681
E: eric.chow@lacdc.org
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WILLOWBROOK STREETSCAPE
LOS ANGELES, CA | AHBE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Client: Los Angeles County Department
of Public Works
The Willowbrook Bikeway and
Streetscape Improvements project strives
to create a community of health and
wellness through the generation of an
active, pedestrian-oriented “Complete
Street.” The design establishes a
network of street trees and planting
areas to provide shade, beautification,
permeable surfaces and water filtration
while creating spaces for users to enjoy
their commute. Intermittent respite zones
contain amenities including individual and
group seating, leaning walls, bike racks,
trash receptacles and newsstands, all of
which are designed to foster community
interaction.
Comprehensive wayfinding signage is
integrated throughout the neighborhood
to encourage bikers to utilize newly
designated Class I, II and III Bike lanes,
to establish clear routes to healthcare
facilities, and to provide a consistent
sense of identity among the community.
This holistic streetscape design
implements physical, social and
ecological strategies to produce a vibrant
neighborhood with clear connections to
the Martin Luther King medical facilities
while promoting health and wellness
throughout the community.
AHBE Role: Prime Consultant -
Schematic Design only.
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VALINDA AVENUE
WEST COVINA, CA | AHBE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
AHBE transformed a 50-foot wide
vacant flood control channel into a
demonstration greenway project along a
half-mile length of Valinda Avenue. As
a demonstration project, AHBE explored
passive technologies that could be used
in the landscape to improve the area’s
environmental health while incorporating
amenities that improve the quality of life
of the community. Adjacent to a multi-
purpose path, a planted cobble bio-swale
runs the length of the site, capturing,
filtering and detaining the site’s storm
water runoff rather than draining directly
into the Puente Creek channel. The
linear natural park uses curving bands
of contrasting native plants, educational
interpretive signage, and shaded seating
areas to invite residents to meander
along the greenway’s picturesque
serpentine trail.
AHBE Role: Prime Consultant
Reference: Mie Joness, County of Los
Angeles Department of Public Works
T: 626-458-2569
E: mjoness@dpw.lacounty.gov
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WILSHIRE VERMONT TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT
KOREATOWN, LOS ANGELES, CA | AHBE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Located on more than three acres,
this mixed-use development consists
of six levels of residential apartments
(449 units), built above 36,000 sq. ft of
commercial retail space on the ground
level. The design integrated public
spaces—the street and public plaza
—with private outdoor environments.
The project is located above an existing
Metro subway station and includes a new
entry into the station, considered a major
public transportation hub in Los Angeles.
The consultant team coordinated the
project's design with the Los Angeles
Neighborhood Initiative’s master plan.
The development's main plaza is vibrant
in its use of color and pattern. The boldly
patterned paving and larger-than-life red
planters, add visual interest and scale to
the plaza. AHBE Landscape Architects
provided design through construction
administration services for planting,
irrigation, and hardscape.
AHBE Role: Sub Consultant
Reference: Paul Keller, Urban Partners
LLC T: 213-437-0470
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GOLD LINE CITY OF ARCADIA TRANSIT PLAZA
ARCADIA, CA | AHBE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
This new 11,000 square feet transit plaza
was designed to provide pedestrian
access between the Metro Gold Line
station platform and the adjacent parking
structure. AHBE designed the plaza as
an active place for people to gather and
enjoy views while providing spaces for a
coffee vendor kiosk, information kiosks,
bike racks and, even, a holiday tree. The
plaza is comprised of three main areas:
• Main plaza area which can also
accommodate community events
• Informal garden area with seating
• Native California garden
Two wide pedestrian paths, which run
parallel to the train tracks, have benches
where people can wait for passengers
or watch the trains arrive. The paving's
narrow pavers echo the wood planks of
an old train station. The walkway at the
plaza’s northern edge was designed as
a “porch along a street.” Here, ample
seating accommodates people-watching
and views into the plaza, station, and
distant mountains. The second path
delineates a shortcut to the parking
structure entrance and serves as the
plaza's main pedestrian avenue. Large
Sycamore trees surround the main plaza
and provide shade. Flowering trees,
arranged in a grid pattern, recalls the
city’s historic agricultural field.
AHBE Role: Prime Consultant
Reference: Linda Hui, City of Arcadia
T: 626-574-5435
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Located on what was once an empty
dirt lot, Angels Knoll Plaza is a new
urban pocket park in downtown Los
Angeles, adjacent to the MTA Pershing
Square Station and Angels Flight, a
historic funicular. Angels Knoll Plaza is
intended to be a temporary space until
a planned office tower takes over the
parcel of land at a future date. AHBE
Landscape Architects provided design
through construction administration
services for planting, hardscape, and
irrigation. Design elements include a
drought tolerant plant palette, seating
vignettes with benches made of wood
and concrete, lighting, and shade trees.
ANGELS KNOLL URBAN PLAZA
PERSHING SQUARE DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, CA | AHBE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
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617 WEST SEVENTH STREET, SUITE 304, LOS ANGELES, CA 90017 T: 213.694.3800 F: 213.694.3801 WWW.AHBE.COM
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
MR. SOL BLUMENFELD, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CITY OF CULVER CITY
9770 CULVER BOULEVARD
CULVER CITY, CA 90232
re.: Washington/National Streetscape Plan – Crosswalk Enhancements
Proposal for Landscape Architectural Services
Dear Sol:
It is a pleasure to submit our proposal for landscape architectural services for the above referenced project.
We have outlined a brief description of services and professional fees below.
Project Description and Scope of Work
The project is preparation of bid documents for the series of seven (7) crosswalks in the City of Culver City
located at Washington/Landmark (1), Washington/National (4), Washington/Wesley (1) and Venice/National
(1). We will provide full crosswalk design services including plans, details, and traffic control plans. For more
detail, please refer to the attached Exhibit “A” prepared by KOA Corporation.
Professional Service Fee
AHBE KOA Subtotal
Phase 1.0 Preliminary Design $ 929.00 $ 9,292.00 $ 10,221.00
Phase 2.0 Final Design $ 758.00 $ 7,576.00 $ 8,334.00
Phase 3.0 Traffic Control Plans $ 1,929.00 $ 19,294. 00 $ 21,223.00
Total Fee $ 39,778.00
Note : Total Fee excludes Reimbursable Expenses.
Project Assumptions and Exclusions
A. The scope of services includes the design and construction documentation of the crosswalks only
only. Design and detailing of hardscape, planters, fences, walls, finish grading and drainage is
excluded.
B. Professional services not included:
? Construction administration
? Structural engineering for landscape features
? Storm water mitigation design and calculations
? Exterior lighting design
? Electrical engineering for all site lighting and irrigation power
? Graphic design including ADA signage
? Preparation of ADA access diagrams
? Fountain mechanical engineering (if required)
? Waterproofing design and documentation
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? On structure and interior improvements
? Soil testing—structural and agronomic
? Arborist Report
? Estimates of cost of construction
? Review of plans with local Fire Department agencies
? Caltrans drawings
? As-built drawing preparation
? Permit application fees or Agency meetings
? Agency processing, except as noted above
? Community meetings
C. Verbal request to commence each task constitutes approval of prior design, material selections,
etc. Change in subsequent phases will be considered Additional Services and will be documented
and billed on an hourly basis at our Standard Hourly Rates.
Standard Hourly Rates*
Senior Principal $ 250.
Principal $ 175.
Sr. Project Manager, Sr. Project Designer $ 130.
Project Manager, Project Designer $ 110.
Job Captain $ 105.
Landscape Designer $ 90.
Landscape Staff $ 75.
Administrator/Clerical Staff $ 60.
* These rates are valid for calendar year 2014, and are subject to change on an annual basis.
Reimbursable Expenses
Reimbursable expenses include: blueprinting, plotting (bond, vellum, and color), color laser printing, black
and white and color reproduction, photographic film and processing, long distance phone charges, travel,
mileage, parking fees, commercial messenger charges, overnight delivery, postage and handling. These
expenses will be billed at 1.10 times cost. Mileage shall be billed at $0.56 per mile.
Additional Services
All services not included in the above scope of work will be considered Additional Services and will be billed
at the Standard Hourly Rates. All additional services will require written authorization from Architect and/or
Owner before proceeding with any approved changes.
Invoices
Invoices will be submitted at monthly as a percentage of Phase completion. Payment is due upon your
receipt of each invoice.
Thank you for this opportunity to be of service. Please call us if you have any questions or comments
relative to scope or fee.
Sincerely,
Evan Mather, ASLA
Principal
AHBE Landscape Architects
cc: Mary Lu, Linda Daley
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Project Approval
Landscape Architecture Services for Washington/National Streetscape Plan – Crosswalk Enhancements
To confirm your approval of this proposal (dated 2/5/14) and initiate our work on the project, please sign this
letter and return it to us. Please retain a copy for your records.
CLIENT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
City of Culver City AHBE Landscape Architects
PRINTED NAME PRINTED NAME
SIGNATURE SIGNATURE
TITLE TITLE
DATE SIGNED DATE SIGNED
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TOD TOD
EXPO Station
Greystar Greystar
Platform Platform
Transit Oriented Development (TOD) District Boundaries/Conceptual Plan Limits
WASHINGTON NATIONAL
STREETSCAPE PLAN AREA
Streetscape Improvement Limits
Common Areas - Crosswalks
Helms Bakery Helms Bakery
Lakeshore Lakeshore
WASHINGTON BLVD.
VENICE BLVD.
NATIONAL BLVD.
ROBERTSON BLVD.
HELMS AVE.
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