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m6 Consulting, Inc. 4165 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite 355
Westlake Village, California 91362 T: 805.379.1015
m6
CITY OF SANTA PAULA
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
PROPOSAL FOR
LAND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES
JULY 02, 2020
CONSULTING
4165 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite 355
Westlake Village, California 91362
805 379 1015 Phone
July 2, 2020
Mr. Tai P. Chau
Public Works Department
City of Santa Paula
866 E. Main Street
Santa Paula, California 93060
Subject: City of Santa Paula Public Works Department
Proposal for Land Development Engineering Services
Dear Mr. Chau,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide our Proposal for Land Development Engineering Services
for the City of Santa Paula Public Works Department. We are pleased to present this Proposal, which
reflects the capabilities of our uniquely qualified firm to provide the requested scope of engineering,
inspection, land development and environmental review, traffic and geotechnical engineering project
management and related services to the City of Santa Paula.
The m6 team brings an integrated expertise to municipal engineering and development review,
blending traditional public works capabilities of grading, drainage, road and bridge plan check with
knowledge of design, construction, and city engineering. Team members have diverse experience in
public and private sector design and review of roads, bridges, drainage and flood control facilities, as
well as capital project development, management and execution.
The m6 Consulting (m6) team provides Public Works development review and related mapping as
well as municipal engineering and capital improvement project services to the Cities of Hermosa
Beach, Camarillo, Goleta, Oxnard, Camarillo, Calabasas, Westlake Village, and Thousand Oaks.
Additionally, m6 provides development review services to the Cities of Calabasas, Agoura, West
Hollywood, Office of the State Fire Marshal, Marin County Community College, and California State
University (CSU) System's campuses statewide. These services include site grading, drainage,
roadway and utility review, as well as review of building life safety, structural, and associated
plumbing and mechanical systems. m6 also provides funding and grant writing services to the Cities
of West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Oxnard and Goleta, as well as the Las Virgenes
Municipal Water District (LVMWD).
Our company distinguishes itself by providing a high level of service to a select group of clients.
Company principals are directly involved in day to day operations, allowing for a focused presence
and leadership in the City and its review projects. Our team members have worked with
municipalities and their staff for years, and represent a context-sensitive understanding of cities and
City of Santa Paula
Land Development Engineering Services
July 2, 2020
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the nuances of development review and conditioning, as well as city engineering, capital project
development, management, and construction. m6 has assisted cities on complex development projects
which include offsite infrastructure impacts and improvements, complex right of way and
construction conditions, utility relocations, and significant interdepartmental coordination and
conditioning at early stages of development. These projects typically occur in a built environment of
existing adjacent development, aged infrastructure, and complex site conditions, in the context of an
active and vocal community. In this framework, m6 has provided engineering review of private
development and capital projects, disabled access review and building assessment for City facilities,
technical engineering advice, staff training and support, and assistance with the development of
policies, procedures, process mapping, and standard plan updates.
The m6 team is joined by Geo Dynamics Inc. (GDI), who will provide geology and soils engineering
services, Chris Nelson & Associates, who will provide survey and map review services, and Envicom
Corporation, who will provide environmental studies review services. This team will provide
comprehensive capabilities to support the City and its staff, infrastructure and development
community.
Authorized Signature
The following individual is authorized to negotiate and contractually bind the Consultant:
Robert P. Woodward, PE, Principal
4165 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Suite 355
Westlake Village, California 91362
(805) 379-1015 (Phone)
robert@m6consultinginc.com
Closure
We appreciate the opportunity to present our proposal to the City of Santa Paula. Please feel free to
contact me with any questions you may have regarding our proposal and related scope of services.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
m6 Consulting, Inc.
Robert Woodward, PE, CASp
Principal
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PROPOSAL FOR
LAND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES
CITY OF SANTA PAULA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
m6 Consulting, Inc (m6) is a locally-based company providing plan review, inspection,
permitting, project management and engineering services to local municipal clients as well as
the State of California. Our principal office is located at 4165 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard
in the community of Westlake Village in Ventura County. Our location allows for convenient
access to the City, and for applicants, the opportunity to meet with our team at the City or in
our office as needed.
m6 provides their clients extensive expertise that is comparable to much larger firms. Our
knowledge and capability span the disciplines of civil engineering, development review,
design, and project management, with experience in highway, roadway, drainage, wastewater,
infrastructure, and utility design. This experience forms the foundation of a detailed and
knowledge-based approach to capital project design, development review, and the delivery of
our services.
Our company provides civil engineering, development review, and related services for the
Cities of Calabasas, Camarillo, Agoura Hills, Oxnard, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Goleta,
Hermosa Beach, West Hollywood, Westlake Village, and the Las Virgenes Municipal Water
District (LVMWD) as well as the 23 campuses of the California State University (CSU)
System, Community College District, and the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM). The
m6 team is unique in their blend of experience in the review of private development grading,
drainage, infrastructure, associated site plan, accessibility, structural and vertical
construction, as well as the interaction of these reviews with Planning, environmental and
entitlement processes and related conditioning and approval. Additionally, our staff has
extensive experience coordinating reviews with outside agencies, including fire departments,
flood control districts, Fish and Game, Corps of Engineers, Coastal Commission, and the
Regional Water Quality Control Board. Our staff members have both public and private
design, development and review experience, and this diversity of experience allows for a
unique insight and understanding of the nuances of project development, review,
conditioning and approval.
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2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
In accordance with the requirements of the Request for Proposals we offer the following
understanding, commitment, and approach for the delivery of the required Land Development
Engineering services. The scope of duties will include assisting the City with development
engineering, plan and map check reviews, land development inspection services, lot line
adjustment plan reviews, geology and soils engineering, assessment engineering, and
potentially encroachment permitting/inspection and capital improvement projects.
Deputy City Engineer and Traffic Engineer Services
m6 will serve and represent the City of Santa Paula as their City Engineer as well as Traffic
Engineer, and will provide support for the City’s land development projects and
encroachment permitting. m6 has served as City Engineer and Deputy City Engineer in
multiple cities over the years, including Goleta, Westlake Village and Calabasas, and is
familiar with the functions and duties encompassed by these positions, particularly in smaller
jurisdictions where these positions encompass a diverse range of required knowledge,
expertise and communication with staff members and community members alike.
Review Services
Improvement Plan Review
m6 will review improvement plans and accompanying engineered calculations,
specifications, as well as reports for streets, storm drains, potable water systems, recycled
water systems, and wastewater/sanitary sewer systems. m6 will provide an electronic or hard
copy certification on the improvement plans by stamping, signing, and dating the
improvement plans. Additionally, m6 will provide written conditions of approval and
facilitate project meetings with applicants and city planners.
Soil, Traffic, and Grading Plan Review
m6 retains Geo Dynamics Inc. (GDI) as a sub-consultant for geology and soils engineering
specialties. GDI will provide consulting geology and soils engineering specialties as needed.
Review of grading plans and accompanying civil engineering calculations, specifications, and
reports will be provided. This will also include reviewing soils engineering and engineering
geology reports, storm water pollution prevention plans as well as traffic engineering reports
associated with land development projects. m6 in coordination with Geo Dynamics Inc. will
stamp, sign and date the plans that have been reviewed.
Subdivision Maps Review
Together with m6, Chris Nelson & Associates will provide survey and mapping services to
the City. Chris Nelson & Associates will provide licensed land survey and mapping
professionals to perform review of Lot Line Adjustments (LLA) and provide survey services
as needed. Review of submitted tentative, final, and parcel maps, lot line adjustments, as well
as mergers will be provided. The review of the maps, adjustments, and mergers will be made
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by letter of certification or statement. The City Engineer will sign final and parcel maps, in
accordance with the Subdivision Map Act. m6 along with Chris Nelson & Associates will
coordinate all efforts of the map review between the County of Ventura Surveyor, Public
Works Department, as well as the Community and Economic Development Department.
Floodplain Management Review Service
m6 will provide review services for permit application compliance with the City’s Flood
Damage Prevention Ordinance. m6 has served as the Flood Plain Administrator (FPA) in
multiple jurisdictions, reviewing floodplain encroachment requests, floodplain modelling and
map revisions. These requests frequently occur in conjunction with proposed development
projects, and involve the review of hydraulic modelling and analysis related to the
introduction of fill, levees or floodwalls to alter watercourses or protect improvements
associated with the development proposal. Such requests may result in the development of a
Conditional Letter of Map Revision or Amendment (CLOMR/CLOMA) that in turn controls
the nature and elevation of proposed development. The proper review, conditioning and
coordination of such reviews with FEMA, development approval and implementation is
essential to enforce the intent of floodplain regulations while accommodating proposed
development as appropriate. m6 has also worked with Cities as part of FEMA re-mapping,
map amendment and related coordination, and can assist the City Engineer with such
functions as required.
Environmental Studies Review Service
m6 will utilize sub-consultant Envicom Corporation to provide as-needed review of
environmental documentation and related technical studies and/or analyses for traffic, noise,
air quality, hazardous materials/hazardous waste, water quality/resources, floodplain, wild
and scenic rivers, biological resources, wetlands, invasive plants, visual resources and
regulatory permits. This review service will also include providing recommendations for
consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council.
Permit Application and Front Counter Assistance
m6 will provide a staff person to serve as the liaison with the Community and Economic
Development Department. The liaison will be available at the public counter to provide
service and coordinate the completion of various permit application requests and general
public requests for information, ensuring compliance with floodplain and storm water issues
and on-site inspection for private development actions. It is understood that the Front Counter
staff member will be physically present at the Community and Economic Development
Department 2 to 3 days a week, 8-hours per day, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Additionally, the
assigned staff member will be available on other business days by phone and email to
respond to counter inquiries.
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Development Review Meetings
m6 can assist the City by representing the Public Works Department during development
review meetings with the Community and Economic Development Staff, County of Ventura,
and federal and state agencies. Following-up after the meetings, m6 will de-brief the Public
Works Department Staff, and provide a written summary of Public Works Department
comments/requirements and coordination with Community Development Department Staff as
required. Additionally, on an as-needed basis m6 will attend and present to the Design
Review Committee, Planning Commission, and City Council meetings.
Project Management
m6 will support the City with permit review and issuance, periodic monitoring, and reporting
activities for status updates of land development projects and encroachment permit
applications. m6 will monitor the construction schedule, visit the construction site as required
for progress and quality of work evaluation in conformance with the approved plans and city
standards. This service shall not include the responsibility of the permittee’s superintendence
of construction processes, project site conditions, operations, equipment, personnel, or the
maintenance of a safe place to work or any safety in, on, or about the project site.
Land Development Inspection
m6 can assist the City with land development inspection. These services may include the
inspection of rough and fine grading, streets (pavement, pedestrian facilities, lighting, and
traffic control devices), storm drains (flood control facilities and storm water quality best
management practices), potable water systems, recycled water systems, and
wastewater/sanitary sewer systems for conformance with the permittee’s approved plans and
conditions of approval. Additionally, m6 will coordinate inspection schedules and other
inspection-related activities include hosting pre-construction meetings, coordinating with
other departments and divisions, and preparing non-compliance and corrective action letters.
Independent Assurance Sampling and Testing Service
On an as-needed basis m6 will provide independent assurance (IA) sampling and testing to
verify that the permittee’s quality control sampling and testing procedures are being
performed properly and that all testing equipment is in good condition and properly
calibrated. IA samples and tests shall not be used for determining conformance with the
improvement plans and grading plans. Conformance with the improvement plans and grading
plans shall be determined only by the permittee’s quality control sampling and testing.
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2.1 APPROACH TO SCOPE OF WORK
m6 will provide the review of project development plans and related design reports including
grading, drainage, infrastructure, as well as public right of way improvements associated with
development projects. Such improvements and related review may include remedial grading,
excavation and associated earthwork in conjunction with the approved geotechnical
recommendations, as well as associated structures including shoring, retaining walls, outlet
structures and bridges requiring public works review. Other review items include on site
paving, circulation, streets, sidewalks, storm drains and associated catch basins, junction and
outlet structures, water quality mitigation related devices, as well as sanitary sewers and
related manholes, water lines, off-site improvements (street, drainage, water and sewer) and
landscape improvements. The proposed project storm drain and sewer impacts must be
reviewed relative to the storm drain and City’s sewer master plans for compatibility and to
assess impacts to these systems. Review of proposed storm drain improvements shall be
completed in conjunction with the project’s drainage study, which evaluates project and area
hydrology and associated hydraulic capacity of existing and proposed drainage systems.
Compliance of the project with the County’s LID guidelines, MS4 permit documents, and
NPDES requirements will be verified together with a review and approval of site
improvements, drainage system and related water quality mitigation measures.
For new construction or redevelopment projects, including complex residential, multi-family,
commercial or mixed use of significant scope, m6 may provide preliminary review and
approval of the project if so directed by the Public Works Department. These reviews
commence early in the project planning process, typically at the time of environmental study
preparation, and evaluate the project’s infrastructure impacts. This process of preliminary
review assesses existing site conditions, identifies deficiencies with respect to proposed
project impacts, and quantifies required improvements to facilities. The purpose of these
reviews is to establish project feasibility, identify significant project impacts, and establish
mitigation measures and conditions of approval. These reviews, with associated conditioning,
occur prior to the approval of project entitlements (Conditional Use Permit, Vesting
Tentative Map, Tentative Parcel Map, etc.).
m6 will provide written copies of their correction list to the City Public Works Department,
and provide a recommendation for approval when the plan review process is completed and
plans are approvable. Team members will attend meetings with City staff to review
comments, provide briefings and coordinate the development of conditions of approval.
Additionally, meetings can be provided with project technical consultants, and applicants as
necessary to resolve review items and insure compliance with the City’s standards and
requirements. When required or deemed appropriate by Public Works Director, m6 will
attend commission and Council meetings and make presentations when necessary.
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m6 utilizes multiple software programs for plan review, inspection, permit, and project
tracking for various municipalities. These software include Bluebeam, Excel, Adobe, Access,
Dashboard, One Note, Smart Gov, Clams, and Asana.
Communication Approach and Quality Control
Communication
Our philosophy in providing plan check services emphasizes the role of timely review and
pro-active communication in the development review and permitting process. Plan check
functions are not a turn-key service but rather an integrated process that spans multiple City
departments as well as other outside agencies that may be involved due to project impacts
and conditions of approval. The plan check group coordinates with diverse staff members and
agencies relative to plan reviews, comments, status and approvals. The effective operation
and supervision of these functions requires knowledgeable presence and leadership.
Communication with city staff and community stakeholders is essential in the project
development process. For larger projects community outreach and engagement of
stakeholders helps to inform the public of proposed project, in advance of the start of
construction activity. Such meetings help the community better understand the need for, and
implications of proposed improvements to the City's infrastructure. Early information helps
to answer questions and improve the quality of feedback provided at public hearings and in
public document review.
m6 values excellent client and customer service and currently provides and maintains an
active style of communication for review projects with City staff and clients. m6
communicates comments and responds to questions by phone and email, and attends
meetings when required by City staff. It is important for City staff to also maintain a
reciprocal line of communication. m6 maintains state of the art teleconferencing facilities,
with the ability to conduct virtual meetings with City staff and clients. The virtual review of
plans interactively with design professionals and building owners allows for the rapid
identification of issues and the seamless communication of requirements.
Quality Control/ Quality Assurance (QA/QC)
m6 engages in a layered quality control process. Project checklists are utilized along with
constant communication between m6 team members, principles, and City staff regarding all
plan reviews. Plans are thoroughly reviewed by one of the m6 team’s certified plans
examiners utilizing experience and the developed correction lists and City standard
documents. The next level of review will be performed by the company’s lead for City of
Santa Paula plan reviews. The plans will then be discussed with one of the team’s principals,
and depending on the size and scope of the individual projects, additional review by the
principle will occur. This layered approach to plan review is key to our quality control and
quality assurance process.
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Highlighted Knowledge and Capabilities
Soils
Like many communities in Ventura County, Santa Paula is characterized by challenging
geologic conditions, including earthquake hazards, expansive soils and liquefaction potential.
Subsurface conditions often require significant over-excavation, ground improvement, and
sophisticated foundation systems. Grading and excavation limits can be affected by geologic
and geotechnical mitigation requirements, property lines and adjacent built conditions. These
considerations need to be identified and solutions developed early in the development process
as feasibility of the project is evaluated, and conditions of approval developed accordingly.
Geotechnical conditions developed through the design and review process need to be
incorporated into the final foundation and site development plans.
Grading and Drainage
Grading and related excavation activities associated with site development can be
complicated, particularly in existing built conditions. Required excavation for the
construction of basements and underground parking garages, or the installation of earth
retaining structures must be completed while protecting existing adjacent buildings, roads,
utilities and property improvements. Completion of grading may require interim shoring and
other protective measures that must be designed and permitted in advance of the start of
construction. Attention must be paid to grade transitions that result in retaining walls that
need to be designed, reviewed and approved in coordination with the Building and Safety and
Planning Divisions of the Community Development Department. Sites proposed for
development may be influenced by significant offsite drainage, and existing drainage
facilities may be of limited capacity and require on-site detention to both offset increases in
storm water runoff as well as mitigation of storm drain system deficiencies. The project must
be reviewed with respect to the City's existing storm drain system, capacity, the County of
Ventura hydrologic methodology, and existing site constraints. The County’s Low Impact
Development guidelines provide a framework for mitigation of water quality impacts that
frequently require on-site treatment and disposal. Timely review and conditioning of project
drainage impacts and mitigation measures during the preliminary and design phases of the
project allow for a complete and comprehensive process of project evaluation and approval.
City Survey and Mapping Review
A common component of land development review is the evaluation of submitted project
survey and mapping instruments. Development projects may require lot-line adjustments,
parcel map waivers, condominium plans, parcel maps and final maps depending upon the
specifics of the project and requirements of the Subdivision Map Act. These mapping
instruments must be reviewed in conjunction with the project plans and underlying mapping
plat maps, easements and deed restrictions, prior to approval and forwarding to the County of
Ventura for recordation. During the Planning and entitlement process, tentative parcel maps
and tentative maps may require preliminary review to identify any underlying boundary or
conformity issues with existing property delineation. Given the often constrained nature of
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development and existing boundary and property issues that may exist in older sections of the
City, an early survey and mapping review of proposed development is essential.
Traffic Engineering
m6 has assisted municipalities in planning, operations, design, and funding of traffic and
transportation systems and improvements. The common combination of traffic and
population growth, constrained right of way, aged infrastructure and evolving planning
philosophies require creative and collaborative design, problem-solving and decision making.
m6 has assisted multiple Cities with traffic investigations, traffic studies, traffic signal
design, traffic plan review, traffic control plans and highway engineering. m6 provides staff
with proven design and agency experience to provide their municipal clients optimal traffic
engineering solutions for their built environment.
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3.0 PROJECT TEAM
The team's organization structure and leadership are illustrated in the subsequent
Organization Chart.
m6 has assembled a unique team of highly qualified professionals with local experience and
diverse talents in the fields of civil and structural aspects of land development review.
City of Santa Paula Tai Chau, PE, City Engineer
Robert Woodward, PE, CASp City Engineer/ Project Manager
Masoud Mahmoud, PE, LEED AP Principal Engineer
Grading Drainage
Jimmy Todorov, PE Grading/ Drainage
Front Counter Assistance
Inspection
Zhanna Shin, CPE Grading/Drainage Review
Rachel Williams, EIT, CPE Grading/Drainage Review
Luis Molina, EIT, CPE Grading/Drainage Review
Nicole Thompson, PE Grading/Drainage Review
Roadway, Traffic, Structural, Survey
Farhad Zaltash, PE, TE Traffic Engineering
Traffic Control Review
Teal Pacyna Electrical Plans Examiner, Solar Systems, Permit
Management
Edward Alexanians, PE, SE Structural, Life Safety,
Disabled Access
Dan Chavin, CPE Senior Construction Inspector
Dan Turner
Construction Inspector
Connor Ioannacci Asst. Construction Inspector
Justin Le, EIT, CPE Grading/Drainage Review
Sub-Consultants
Geo Dynamics INC. (GDI) - Geology and Soils Engineering Chris Nelson & Associates – Lot Line Adjustment Services Envicom Corporation – Environmental Studies Review Services
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Robert Woodward, PE
Position: City Engineer, Project Manager, and Development Review Supervisor
Mr. Woodward has provided plan check, development review, design, project management
and city engineering services for multiple jurisdictions including the Cities of Calabasas,
Hermosa Beach, Goleta, Oxnard, Westlake Village and West Hollywood, as well as the 23
campuses of the California State University (CSU) System, the Office of the State Fire
Marshal (OSFM), and the Marin County Community College District. Development review
includes grading, drainage, life safety and structural plan check of projects from concept
through construction for City Community Development and Public Works Departments. Mr.
Woodward brings 20 years of building construction, inspection, plan review, design to his
role as project manager and director of city engineering services. Mr. Woodward will serve as
the City’s point of contact and will provide plan check supervision for the m6 team. He will
also serve as the City Engineer.
Masoud Mahmoud, PE, LEED AP
Position: Principal Engineer
Mr. Mahmoud brings 25 years of local agency engineering, plan review and leadership, as
well as management of large educational and public works development projects to his role
as project director. As the former Associate Vice President of Construction and Campus
Planning at Pepperdine University with over 20 years of extensive and varied higher
education experience, he brings a valuable and unique perspective to the plan review process
for our higher education projects. As a Civil Engineer with the Los Angeles County,
Department of Public Works for 12 years, Mr. Mahmoud also brings a unique experience to
our team relative to the inner workings of governmental entities as well as complex
responsibilities for horizontal and vertical infrastructure design, construction, operations and
maintenance. During his tenure with the Building and Safety Division, he supervised,
inspected and processed plan checks, trained and supervised plan check engineers, initiated
educational programs that included code interpretation guidelines, and maintained
relationships with agencies and administrative authorities of the County, Cities and State. Mr.
Mahmoud will provide management of m6 team members, coordinate reviews and maintain
accountability for distributed reviews and turn-around times.
Nicole Thompson, PE, MS, CPE
Position: Associate Civil Engineer/ Development Reviewer
Ms. Thompson’s knowledge and experience ranges from civil design and review to building
architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems design and review. She
performs review of grading, drainage, shoring and off-site infrastructure for site development
and public works projects. She also provides plan review for State-owned buildings and
facilities for the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for compliance with Title 24, Title
19 and NFPA Standards. This includes fire access, circulation and the hydraulic design of site
piping and suppression systems. Ms. Thompson performs development review for the
campuses of the California State University system for site improvements and building
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projects, inclusive of grading, drainage, utilities, disabled access, structural and life safety
design of vertical building projects. She also supports municipal clients with State and federal
disaster assistance, providing coordination of grant funding and project specific applications.
Zhanna Shin, EIT, MS, CPE
Position: Associate Civil Engineer/ Development Reviewer
Ms. Shin has extensive experience in the review of development projects for the California
State University (CSU) system, performs review of site improvements and complex building
projects in the built environments of existing campus infrastructure. She provides reviews of
grading, drainage, shoring and off-site infrastructure for site development and public works
projects, as well as disabled access, structural and life safety design of vertical building
projects. Ms. Shin performs plan review for State-owned buildings and facilities for the
Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), inclusive of fire access, circulation and the
hydraulic design of site piping and suppression systems.
Luis Molina, EIT, MS, CPE
Position: Associate Civil Engineer/ Development Reviewer
Mr. Molina’s knowledge and experience ranges from building to grading and drainage design
and hydraulic analysis. He provides hydrologic analysis of project areas and tributary
watersheds and develops hydraulic studies to analyze the conveyance capacity of storm drain
systems and natural watercourses. Mr. Molina is adept at modelling and analysis, with a
diverse, research-oriented approach to design development and the determination of cost-
effective project solutions. Additionally, he serves as a building-life safety plans examiner,
performing plan review for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional projects for
code compliance. He provides plan review for State-owned buildings and facilities for the
Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), California State University System and the
Community College District for compliance with Title 24, Title 19 and NFPA Standards.
Rachel Williams, EIT, CPE
Position: Associate Civil Engineer/ Development Reviewer
Ms. Rachel Williams performs land development and building design plan review for
residential, commercial and industrial projects for code compliance in multiple jurisdictions.
Her knowledge and experience ranges from building architectural and structural design to
mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and civil design. She has assisted cities with
permitting coordination, capital design projects, costal engineering, funding application
assistance, and grading and drainage review services.
Justin Le, EIT, CPE
Position: Civil Engineering Assistant / Development Reviewer
Mr. Le performs land development and building design plan review for residential,
commercial and industrial projects for code compliance. His knowledge and experience
ranges from building architectural and structural design to mechanical, electrical and
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plumbing systems and civil design. Mr. Le is the newest addition to the m6 team, with
diverse experience on projects ranging from jurisdictional grading and drainage review, and
the analysis of building structures for code compliance.
Teal Pacyna
Position: Electrical Plans Examiner, Solar Systems, Permit Management
Ms. Pacyna serves in diverse roles in plan check, permitting and permit systems support, and
code analysis. She leads the municipal permitting team, providing training, coordination and
implementation of policies, procedures and soft-ware deployment. Ms. Pacyna serves as a
building life safety plans examiner, performing electrical plan review for residential,
commercial, industrial and institutional projects for code compliance. She provides plan
review for State-owned buildings and facilities for the Office of the State Fire Marshal
(OSFM) for compliance with Title 24, Title 19 and NFPA Standards.
Edward "Ed" Alexanians, PE, SE, MS
Position: Senior Structural Reviewer
Mr. Alexanians brings more than 40 years of engineering experience to his role as senior
structural engineer, with 27 years of plan checking for the County of Los Angeles, including
the management of its District plan check operations. His design and review experience
includes high and mid-rise buildings, commercial and multi-family occupancies, podium
buildings and bridges. Mr. Alexanians' combination of depth of detailed design knowledge,
coupled with experience in administration of engineering operations, makes him a powerful
resource for the City.
Jimmy Todorov, PE
Position: Project Civil/Infrastructure Review
Mr. Todorov has 25 years of experience in a wide range of civil engineering projects. He has
extensive expertise in the design and review of infrastructure, grading, and mass transit civil
projects, working closely with the City of Los Angeles on various City and Metro projects
throughout his career. Mr. Todorov has played a pivotal role in multiple large transit projects,
including the Expo II, Eastside (LRT), Orange, Red, Blue and Green Lines, as well as many
other mass transit endeavors in California and the surrounding region. His blended
knowledge of review, coordination and approval of grading, drainage, roadway and transit
projects in complex built environments provides the City of Santa Paula a valuable asset in
the successful execution of site work reviews associated with complex development
proposals.
Victor Peterson, CBO
Position: Senior Project Manager (Municipal Administration)
Mr. Victor Peterson has more than 37 years of municipal experience, with a background that
spans the leadership and direction of both city planning and building and safety divisions of
community development departments. Mr. Peterson completed his career in executive
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management with tenure of 22 years as Building Official and Environmental Sustainability
Director for the City of Malibu. Prior to working in Malibu, Mr. Peterson served as Building
Official for the County of Ventura, and well as Deputy Planning Director with the City of
Camarillo. His responsibilities have included the oversight of plan review, code enforcement
and building division operations in sophisticated regulatory environments, as well as the
supervision of subordinate staff. He is well versed in the art of inter-departmental
communication and coordination, as well as the business of tactful interaction with members
of the community and design professionals alike.
Farhad Zaltash, PE
Position: Senior Traffic Engineer
Farhad Zaltash is a senior member of the m6 Consulting team, with a total of 32 years in the
field of traffic engineering and transportation planning, 28 years with Los Angeles-
Department-of-Transportation (LADOT), and 4 years with Cal trans-District-7. He has
served in a managerial role for 23 years of his total career, overseeing a wide range of major
transportation projects. He has been the recipient of four work-related recognition awards in
traffic-engineering and transportation-planning fields in Los Angeles area, three awarded by
the Los Angeles City Council members and one awarded by the Los Angeles Board-of-
Public-Works-Commissioners.
Dan Chavin, CPE
Position: Construction Inspector
Mr. Chavin brings more than 36 years of construction inspection, plan check and construction
experience to the team. His blend of diverse construction experience, coupled with detailed
knowledge of the building codes and their application makes him a valuable resource for plan
review, training, and communication with the public.
Sub-Consultants
Geo Dynamics Inc. (GDI) is a Southern California based corporation that specializes in
providing geotechnical services to municipal clients, including geotechnical peer-review
services. GDI also provides geotechnical services to select private clients including design
firms, water/wastewater authorities, local municipalities, State and Federal governmental
agencies, and law firms. GDI provides comprehensive geology, geotechnical engineering and
earth science services that span all phases of projects, from feasibility-level evaluations
through investigation, design, and construction phases. They also provide post construction
performance and failure evaluations.
Chris Nelson & Associates offers southern California and surrounding areas with a wide
variety of land surveying services. They have special expertise in connection with boundary
determination, ALTA land title matters, aerial photogrammetric mapping, and construction
control by using state of the art technology such as G.P.S and robotic methods. Chris Nelson
and Associated is at the forefront of the surveying and mapping industry by using the new
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technologies for an ancient science. They provide land surveying services to both public and
private sectors of the community.
Envicom Corporation provides environmental compliance consulting to public and private
sector clients for a range of development projects. They prepare and review documentation in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as well as a host of federal, state and local environmental
regulations, including the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (ACOE), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Regional
Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Envicom staff, at times aided by expert teaming
partners, prepares support documentation and technical studies on a full range of
environmental topics. The firm’s capabilities and expertise in these areas make Envicom well
suited to team with m6 to provide environmental studies review services.
This core of seasoned professionals forms a diversely talented team that brings a deep level
of knowledge and expertise to the City of Santa Paula. They are complemented and supported
by a technical plan review and support staff. These young professionals supplement their
senior counterparts, providing a creative and energetic balance in project review,
administration and execution. As a group, they represent m6’s vision of organic growth for
the future leadership of our company. You can find all listed individuals as well as listed sub
consultant resumes in Attachment 1.
4.0 COMPANY QUALIFICATIONS
m6 provides plan review, inspection, code compliance, project management and engineering
services to municipal and higher education clients. Capabilities include review of grading,
drainage, and infrastructure, as well as public right of way improvements and associated land
development projects. Examples of current clients and related services are illustrated below.
City of Calabasas
The City of Calabasas retained m6 to provide Building and Safety plan check, inspection and
Public Works services, as well as improve their plan check, project review and delivery
process. They recognized that the combination of difficult soils, adverse topographic
conditions and complex construction methodologies require a special kind of 'hybrid' design
reviewer that could review across the disciplines of planning, public works and building and
safety relative to design standard, building codes and land use regulation. With the growing
complexity of the City's planning, land use and entitlement, and feasibility process for
projects in these difficult environments, there was a significant need to identify, anticipate
and condition issues related to site development and building engineering early in the
development review process. m6 has assisted the City in improving these portions of the
development review process, as well as improving interdepartmental communication and
coordination between Planning, Public Works and Building and Safety. m6 has reviewed a
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wide variety of projects for the City, from single family residential and commercial retail
projects to hotels and clinics.
Reference: Mr. Robert Yalda, PE, TE, Public Works Director/City Engineer, City of
Calabasas. Phone: 818 224 1600. Email: ryalda@cityofcalabasas.com.
City of Oxnard
The City of Oxnard retained m6 in 2017 to assist in project management and design of
selected projects for the City’s Department of Public Works. m6 provides design
development, project and program management, and grant writing services to the City.
Additionally, m6 reviewed the priority, timeline, and costs of the existing and proposed
Capital Improvement Projects for the 2020-2025 fiscal years and provided recommendations
for CIP updates. m6 is also assisting the City with developing a project tracking platform for
the City’s project managers, City Engineer and Public Works Director.
Reference: Ms. Rosemarie Gaglione, Public Works Director, City of Oxnard.
Phone: 805-385-8055. Email: rosemarie.gaglione@oxnard.org.
City of Hermosa Beach
In 2016, the City of Hermosa Beach retained m6 to provide City Engineering and
development review services for their Public Works Department. Services provided to the
City include review of development projects and associated project design plans and related
reports, grading, drainage, infrastructure and public right of way improvements. Hermosa
Beach is an established community which is experiencing a large volume of re-development
projects in an environment of aged infrastructure with limited capacity. As a built-out
community, Hermosa Beach has had limited experience with large development and re-
development projects, and they have retained m6 to assist with developing policies and
procedures, checklists, process mapping, project conditioning and entitlement review.
Complex infill projects often involve sophisticated design and excavation techniques,
innovative technology, difficult utility relocations and traffic handling. m6 reviews grading,
drainage, shoring, sewer, storm drain, lot line adjustments and parcel maps, as well as
roadway improvement plans. Many projects require street vacations, easement re-conveyance
and utility relocations. m6 has assisted Public Works with establishing a preliminary design
review process that provides for feasibility review during the early stages of design and
environmental documentation. This ensures that items critical to the City’s infrastructure and
project feasibility are identified and established during the early stages of project
development.
Reference: Mr. Lucho Rodriguez, PE, Deputy City Engineer, City of Hermosa Beach.
Phone: 310.318.0210. Email: lrodriguez@hermosabch.org.
California State University (CSU) System
The CSU system retained m6 to provide plan review services for their 23 campuses, as well
as to improve their plan check and development review processes. The CSU retained m6 for
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their diversity of capabilities and their ability to review complex projects proposed for
existing built environments. Additionally, m6 worked with the CSU to develop an early code
review program, in which the basic building code and program feasibility of individual
projects was evaluated at schematic design stage. This early review prepared projects with the
Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to allow comment and achieve buy-in from this
agency. m6’s process development in this regard led to training with the CSU Chancellor’s
Office and OSFM, in which individual campuses and their project managers were educated in
the interagency review process, as well as provided tools for successful navigation of both the
building code review and early plan check process. m6 has reviewed hundreds of tenant
improvement, new construction and infrastructure projects for the CSU System.
City of Agoura Hills
m6 was retained by the City of Agoura Hills, Building and Safety Department to provide plan
review and inspection services for compliance with the latest adopted codes as well as
additional city ordinances, policies and procedures. A designated m6 liaison provides over
the counter plan review services once a week as well as weekly meetings with applicants and
City staff. m6 also provides inspection services and assure that the construction meets the
plans and follows the latest adopted codes, policies and procedures. m6 provides a close
contact with other city departments and public agencies in order to make sure all appropriate
requirements are incorporated in the construction documents. Additionally, m6 provides solar
plan review for residential and commercial photovoltaic systems over and under 10 kW
systems.
City of Goleta
The City of Goleta retained m6 to assist with the management of the City’s program of
capital improvement projects and assist the Director with analysis of project management
staff and project delivery for the Department of Public Works. The Director and City
Manager desired the optimization of staff effort with respect to workload and consultant
support, in order to execute an extensive program of road, bridge, City parks, traffic and rail
projects, many with grant funding and associated project delivery deadlines. m6 provided
training, coaching, and mentoring for City Public Works staff, assisted with consultant
selection, and assumed direct management responsibility for multiple projects. m6 guided
staff on the development of criteria for pursuit of various grant funding sources (Highway
Bridge Program (HBP), Measure A, Safe Routes to School (SR2S), Environment
Enhancement Mitigation Fund (EEMP), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
SB1, others), to identify and prioritize staff effort relative to project type and funding
viability. m6 developed a program management ‘dashboard’ for City Manager to organize
capital projects by type, funding sources, risks, and significant deadlines/activities. Upon the
Director’s resignation, m6’s Robert Woodward and Masoud Mahmoud assumed the role of
interim Public Works Director and City Engineer respectively, at the request of the City
Manager. During this period, m6 supervised the development of the City’s Amtrak Station
project, which included the acquisition of right of way, the development of station design, the
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evaluation of over and under-crossing options for vehicle, bike and pedestrian structures to
traverse US Highway 101 and , and the acquisition of funding for the design and construction
of the station and associated site improvements through the California State Transportation
Agency’s (CalSTA) Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP). m6 coordinated fee
study updates, developed cooperative/master agreements, improved inter-departmental
communication and coordination between Public Works and Community Development,
prepared staff reports and presentations for the City’s Council, Planning Commission, and
Parks Commission, and supported the City Attorney’s Office with technical documentation,
review and analysis.
Other efforts included the management of winter storm damage recovery related to disaster
events FEMA-4305-DR-CA (January 2017 Storms), FEMA-4308-DR-CA (February 2017
Storms), with associated damage surveys, reporting, design, repair and outside agency
(County Flood Control, Cal OES, FEMA, USACE, CDFG, RWQCB) coordination. Storm
damage projects included a flood control channel repair (including articulated revetment, fish
ladders, rip-rap scour protection), damaged cribwall (FHWA-ER Program) and debris
removal. In association with disaster FEMA-4301-DR-CA, m6 prepared a successful grant
proposal for funding of a $750,000 seismic retrofit of the City’s Goleta Valley Community
Center through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).
Additional References:
1. Ms. Maureen Tamuri, AIA, Community Development Director, City of Calabasas. Phone:
818 224 1600. Email: mtamuri@cityofcalabasas.com.
2. Mr. John Zhao, PE, Principal Engineer, Las Virgenes Municipal Water District Phone: 818
251 2230. Email: jzhao@lvmwd.com.
3. Mr. Adam Ariki, PE, Assistant Deputy Director, County of Los Angeles Department of
Public Works/Waterworks. Phone: 626 300-3300 Email: AARIKI@dpw.lacounty.gov
4. Mr. Mark Pestrella, PE, Assistant Director, County of Los Angeles Department of Public
Works. Phone: 626 458 4300. Email: m.pestrel@dpw.lacounty.gov
5.0 EXISTING AND PAST FINANCIAL RELATIONS
m6 has no existing or past financial relationships with current members of the City Council
and City staff to disclose. Sub consultant Geo Dynamics Inc. has been selected by the City of
Santa Paula as geotechnical reviewers. Additionally, sub consultant Chris Nelson assisted the
City as a project surveyor for the Limoneira Residential Development project.
6.0 ADDENDA ACKNOWLEGDMENT
Acknowledgement of two (2) addenda has been provided in Attachment 2
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