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Statement of Qualifications Prepared for the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District

SPRINGTOWN OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN

Table of Contents 0 Cover Letter .............................................................. 1 1 Project History .......................................................... 2 2 Firm + Team .............................................................. 8 3 Approach + Scope + Schedule ........................... 14 4 References.............................................................. 23 5 Cost Proposal + Hourly Rates................................ 24 (separate sealed envelope, per RFP requirement)

DISCLOSURES Contract – RRM does not have any prior or ongoing contract failures to disclose. Litigation – RRM is involved in one pending civil case related to a claim from a third party regarding an incident on a beach access path in San Luis Obispo County. RRM has not been judged guilty or liable for the claim. RRM has no criminal litigation or investigation to disclose.

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LARPD/City Relationships – RRM has one employee, Jim Wolfe, who was formerly employed by the City of Pleasanton as the Director of Parks and Recreation. Jim knows staff from LARPD on a professional basis. RRM has no relationships to report which are financial in nature related to LARPD or the City.

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August 11, 2016 John Lawrence, Assistant General Manager Livermore Area Recreation and Park District 4444 East Avenue Livermore, CA 94550 Re: Springtown Open Space Master Plan Dear Mr. Lawrence, When Alexander Graham Bell said “When one door closes, another opens,” he was reflecting on the way we tend to look so long and regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the open door. This analogy is meant to remind us to look forward and keep our eyes open for new possibilities. The District and the City have an exciting opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind linear park or greenway in the Springtown Open Space. We understand that many folks must have fond memories of playing a round of golf, focusing on the closed door and unaware of what lies behind the door that just opened. While walking the project site recently, I began to see the impressive potential in the now idle fairways. Because the 85 acres meanders and flows between sections of the neighborhood, and is crossed by several streets, the opportunity to create a unique open space for residents of the community is one we’re eager to participate in. Understanding of LARPD, Special Districts, and the Region… Our project team for the Springtown project has prepared master plans and designed parks throughout California, including for Special Districts such as Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District and Conejo Recreation and Park District. We also have roots in the Tri-Valley Area, with master plan experience at the Cities of Pleasanton and Dublin. Jim Wolfe, a member of our outreach team, has been with RRM since his retirement from Pleasanton, and he understands the value area residents place on trail access, environmental stewardship, and protection of open space. Competent and Experienced Team… Our core group will be working on the Springtown project in our San Leandro office. This team has experience working on master plans for quality Bay Area agencies such as H.A.R.D, Santa Clara County Parks, Sonoma County Ag and Open Space District and County Parks, and two projects for the City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department. For each of these clients we have demonstrated a high level of professional ability in design, project management, preparation of quality documents, and effective public outreach. Public Outreach is Key… To achieve success in the process of planning the Springtown open space, the project team must have an effective outreach strategy, communicate clearly and maintain transparency while managing expectations of the community. We endeavored to follow your RFP guidelines carefully. Please note that you will find our Disclosure Statements on the inside cover, opposite this letter. Following review of our proposal, I hope that we have a chance to talk with you in person and we certainly hope you talk with our clients. Sincerely,

RRM DESIGN GROUP

Jeff Ferber, ASLA Principal

123 Estudillo Ave., Ste. 200 • San Leandro, CA 94577 p: (510) 751-4910 • f: (510) 686-8831

www.rrmdesign.com

a California corporation • Lenny Grant, Architect C26973 • Jerry Michael, PE 36895, LS 6276 • Jeff Ferber, LA 2844

Project History 1

MORRO BAY

HARBORWALK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN MORRO BAY, CA

NOTABLE INFO & STATS: Client: City of Morro Bay, The Cloisters

RRM SERVICES PROVIDED:

Landscape Architecture, Planning, Engineering, Surveying

TEAM MEMBERS:

Jeff Ferber, Leif McKay

RRM prepared a comprehensive plan for pedestrian, bike, and park improvements along the harbor and through a system of dunes and park open space. The project area encompassed open space adjacent two neighborhoods, a high school, the Morro Strand State Beach, and Morro Bay Harbor. RRM designed a community park, wetland area and interpretive exhibits, open meadows, 22-acre habitat conservation area plan, and a parallel bike and pedestrian trail system along the Embarcadero to the beach and Morro Rock. The scope of services included extensive public outreach, all agency permits, and final plans and specifications. The 57-acre project core was used as a mitigation area for impacts related to storm water, wetland habitat, and Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area as regulated by the California Coastal Commission.

“RRM’s ability to deal with sensitive habitat areas and revegetation issues has been a must on our project. If you have a need for a [consultant] that understands the natural as well as built environment, RRM will serve you well.” - France Merat, President, The Cloisters

WINNER OF SIX INDUSTRY AWARDS, INCLUDING:

Honor Award, Quality of Life

- American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Southern California Chapter

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Project History 1

ARROYO SIMI

GREENWAY SPECIFIC PLAN SIMI VALLEY, CA

NOTABLE INFO & STATS:

Client: City of Simi Valley Project Timeline: Approved in 2015

RRM SERVICES PROVIDED:

Landscape Architecture, Planning

TEAM MEMBERS:

Jeff Ferber, Leif McKay, Marisa Peltier

ENHANCING THE ARROYO SIMI RRM Design Group was retained by the City of Simi Valley and Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District to develop a Master Pland and Specific Plan for the Arroyo Simi Greenway. The project area includes the entire 12-mile length of the Arroyo as it bisects the valley floor from the headwaters in Corriganville Park at the east end, to the west end of the city near Strathern Historic Park. RRM worked directly with a 7-member Ad Hoc Committee consisting of two City Council members, two Directors of the Recreation and Park District, two members of the City Planning Commission, and a representative of the County Board of Supervisors. The intent of the Master Plan is to create a plan for a greenway by enhancing the aesthetic, recreational and resource value of the Arroyo Simi. Key issues of the study include pedestrian circulation, gateways, habitat enhancement, viewshed protection, and linkages to schools, parks and neighborhoods. The plan also identifies opportunities for new pedestrian bridges and overlooks, as well as ideas for fencing, landscape improvements and interpretive exhibits. Several sections of the bike trail are near completion. LARPD Proposal for Springtown Open Space Master Plan

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Project History 1

THE WOODLANDS

OPEN SPACE PLANNING SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CA NOTABLE INFO & STATS: Client: USI Properites, Inc Project Size: 957 acres

RRM Design Group prepared a Specific Plan for a 957acre project featuring a residential neighborhood, two golf courses, and an expansive open space system of parks, trails, and a Monarch butterfly preserve. RRM designed a series of connecting greenways and neighborhood parks between streets, homesites, and golf courses. The result is a popular open space network for residents, walkers, families, and golfers.

RRM SERVICES PROVIDED:

Landscape Architecture, Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Surveying

TEAM MEMBERS:

Jeff Ferber, Leif McKay

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Project History 1

VIEW FROM SOCCER PARK TO COMMUNITY CENTER This sketch depicts a view looking north-west from the soccer park toward the (existing clubhouse) over the renovated golf course and preserved water features. The project includes converting parts of the existing golf course to community park and soccer fields, while preserving the clubhouse and the beautiful lakes. Holes 5 and 7 will convert to soccer fields and a passive community park. Other amenities include a public trail, and picnic structure. People using the park will have access to amenities and the community center.

“We were pleased with RRM’s work on our challenging project. They exceed our expectations on a regular basis.” - John Dewey, The Dewey Group

GLEN ANNIE FIELDS AND GOLF CLUB

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA NOTABLE INFO & STATS: Client: KDEF 1, LLC Project Size: 100 Acres

RRM SERVICES PROVIDED:

Landscape Architecture, Planning

TEAM MEMBERS:

Jeff Ferber, Leif McKay, Marisa Peltier

RRM was retained to design a reuse plan that included residential, a smaller golf course and multiple public soccer fields within a park for the Glen GLEN AnnieANNIE Golf FIELDS Course. The proposed redevelopment intended to maintain the property’s recreation heart with more than two-thirds of the property’s 6 100 useable acres dedicated to a world-class, executivestyle golf course, seven soccer fields and passive park areas. Sustainable design features were integrated into the plan including green streets/low-impact development, biofiltration, pervious paving, water-efficient landscaping, light pollution reduction/dark sky compliant lighting, habitat restoration, efficient parking, passive heating/cooling design strategies, photovoltaics and pedestrian connectivity.

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Project History 1 WINNER OF FIVE INDUSTRY AWARDS, INCLUDING:

Helen Putnam Award for Excellence, Public Works, Infrastructure, Transportation - League of California Cities, 2004

PRINCE

MEMORIAL GREENWAY AND GATEWAY PARK SANTA ROSA, CA

NOTABLE INFO & STATS:

Client: City of Santa Rosa Project Size: 0.6 Miles in Length

RRM SERVICES PROVIDED:

Landscape Architecture, Planning

TEAM MEMBERS:

Jeff Ferber, Leif McKay

RRM completed the master plan, design development plans, and construction documents for Prince Memorial Greenway, which transformed a concrete drainage channel into a lush greenway and trail system. After extensive public collaboration, the design emerged as a linear parkway with urban design, restoration and recreation elements, including a multimodal bike and pedestrian path, parks and plazas, public sculptures, extensive restoration landscaping and a naturalized creek bottom. RRM was subsequently hired to design Prince Gateway Park, a 1.2-acre park and the primary public gathering place along the greenway. The park contains a number of distinctive features including a pop-jet water fountain, a gently sloping turf amphitheater framed by terraced seating, a mosaic map of the Santa Rosa Creek watershed, and a variety of public art installations. LARPD Proposal for Springtown Open Space Master Plan

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TAYLOR MOUNTAIN

REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE PRESERVE SANTA ROSA, CA

NOTABLE INFO & STATS:

Client: Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Project Timeline: Completed 2012 Project Size: 1,100 Acres

RRM SERVICES PROVIDED: Landscape Architecture, Interpretive Planning

TEAM MEMBERS:

BALANCING RECREATION AND PRESERVATION RRM Design Group prepared an award-winning master plan for Taylor Mountain, a major new regional park and open space preserve in Sonoma County, that provides a balance of preservation and recreational opportunities and addresses the issues of land management, stewardship and trails management. Taylor Mountain is a beloved and iconic geographic feature of the Santa Rosa area, and as such public outreach was a crucial component of the project. RRM facilitated multiple workshops, design charrettes and outreach opportunities including “Taylor Mountain Day” (a day for the public to spend on the mountain learning about its rich cultural and natural resources). The plan was unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2012, and the first of the new trails shown in the master plan have been constructed and opened for public enjoyment.

Jeff Ferber, Leif McKay, Marisa Peltier

Merit Award

- American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Southern California Chapter, 2014

“5-stars for the diversity of types of trails – good job!” - Ken Wells, Sonoma County Trails Council

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Firm + Team 2 RRM Design Group is a privately owned and operated California Corporation with 4 offices and 110 professionals. The office locations include San Leandro, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and San Juan Capistrano. The firm practices Landscape Architecture, Planning, Architecture, and Engineering. Founded in 1974, the firm is managed by the Board of Directors and senior management staff. Principals are responsible for the day to day operations of the firm, projects, client service and staff. Jeff Ferber, Principal, is responsible for the Recreation market sector, Landscape Architecture practice, and co-manages the San Leandro office and Bay area projects. He is an owner of the firm and a senior partner. Lief McKay, Principal, is responsible for landscape architecture design, construction documents and co-manages the San Leandro office. Jeff has been with RRM for 27 years, Lief’s tenure at RRM exceeds 15 years.

LIVERMORE AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT RRM DESIGN GROUP JEFF FERBER, ASLA PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE

LIEF MCKAY, ASLA, LEED AP PROJECT MANAGER

OUTREACH

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

JIM WOLFE Public Outreach Specialist

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

GINA CHAVEZ Senior Landscape Architect ILLUSTRATION

APRIL MILLER Designer

CIVIL ENGINEERING

MARISA PELTIER Associate Designer

ROBERT CAMACHO PE Project Civil Engineer

SUBCONSULTANTS ECONOMIC

ECONOMIC & PLANNING SYSTEMS, INC. (EPS) Teifion Rice-Evans, Lead Economist

ENVIRONMENTAL

FIRST CARBON SOLUTIONS Brian Mayerle, Senior Biologist

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JEFF FERBER, ASLA

Chumash Park Master Plan

Principal-in-Charge

With a passion for working with agencies, property owners, and citizens to create healthy communities, Jeff believes that RRM’s role is to find common ground and bring a community’s vision to reality. “We loan our experience and creative passion to our clients. It isn’t about our portfolio; it is about our professionals assisting communities.” Jeff’s lifelong love for sports (he has competed as a champion cross country runner and collegiate soccer player, and coached a club soccer team for many years), expertise in coastal development permits, and commitment to community consensus help him bring resolution to complex projects. 30 Years of Experience Education

• Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA Licenses

El Corazon Park Master Plan

• Landscape Architect, CA, 2844 Affiliations

• American Society of Landscape Architects • California Parks and Recreation Society • National Recreation and Park Association

Greenwood Park Renovation

Presentations

• “Effective Public Workshops: Designed to Achieve Results,” CPRS District 8 Conference, November 2012

Relevant Projects*

• Arana Gulch Master Plan Implementation, Santa Cruz, CA • Chumash Park Master Plan, Simi Valley, CA • Barney Schwartz Park, Paso Robles, CA • Central Park Master Plan Update, San Mateo, CA • Greenwood Park Renovation, Hayward, CA • Kennedy Park Master Plan, Hayward, CA • Poplar Creek Golf Course Alternative Use Feasibility Study, San Mateo, CA • Rancho Grande Park & Trails, Arroyo Grande, CA • Rivendale Park Master Plan, Santa Clarita, CA • San Lorenzo Community Park Master Plan, San Lorenzo, CA • Staples Ranch Park Master Plan, Pleasanton, CA • Valley View Park, Castro Valley, CA • Waller Sports Park, Santa Maria, CA

*Jeff was involved in all of the projects highlighted in the Project History section of this proposal; see pages 2-7. LARPD Proposal for Springtown Open Space Master Plan

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LIEF MCKAY, ASLA, LEED AP

Arana Gulch MP Implementation

Principal/ Project Manager

Lief’s work with RRM’s Landscape Architecture includes a broad array of private and public projects. Lief’s skills in all aspects of a project, from programming and schematic design through to construction document preparation and construction and bidding assistance, have made him an invaluable team member on many landscape architectural efforts. These include projects such as Ojai Arcade Plaza, Buellton Sculpture Garden and San Lorenzo Community Park. Lief’s technical skills are complemented by experience in project management and community outreach. 17 Years of Experience Education

• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Canberra, Australia Licenses

• Landscape Architect, CA, 4937

Rivendale Park Master Plan

McCrea Ranch Park

Accreditations

• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) Affiliations

• American Society of Landscape Architects • Big Brothers/Big Sisters Mentor • San Luis Obispo Rugby Football Club, President Presentations

• “Greening the Burbs,” Orange County APA Luncheon, Newport, CA, April 2009

Relevant Projects*

• Agoura Hills Open Space Plan, Agoura Hills, CA • Arana Gulch Master Plan Implementation, Santa Cruz, CA • Bernal Community Park, Pleasanton, CA • Central Park Master Plan Update, San Mateo, CA • Chumash Park Master Plan, Simi Valley, CA • Hearst Ranch Conservation Easement and Coastal Trail, San Simeon, CA • McCrea Ranch Park, Thousand Oaks, CA • Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail, Santa Cruz, CA • Mt. Madonna County Park Use Plan, Watsonville, CA • Rivendale Park Master Plan, Santa Clarita, CA • San Lorenzo Community Park Master Plan, San Lorenzo, CA • Sapwi Trails Community Park, Thousand Oaks, CA • Ventura Hillsides Recreation & Access Plan, Ventura, CA

*Lief was involved in the majority of our projects highlighted in the Project History section of this proposal; see pages 2-7. LARPD Proposal for Springtown Open Space Master Plan

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GINA CHAVEZ Senior Landscape Architect/ Project Manager

Gina has over a decade of experience in landscape architecture and community planning, including streetscape design, urban design guidelines, community planning and design, area master plans, park design, and trail design. Gina’s expertise ranges from construction drawings for capital improvement projects to diagrammatic policy concepts for infill development and corridor revitalization. As a Bay Area native and Bay Friendly Qualified Landscape Professional Gina is passionate about her local environment and community. Her dual education in landscape architecture and business brings a practical and creative perspective to the management and design of projects she contributes to.

San Lorenzo Park

San Felipe Park Master Plan

Greenwood Park

11 Years of Experience Education

• Master of Business Administration, Business, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Landscape Architecture, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA Licenses

• Landscape Architect, CA, 6040

Relevant Projects

• Central Park Master Plan Update, San Mateo, CA • Dublin Sports Grounds Master Plan, Dublin, CA • Greenwood Park, Hayward, CA • Kaiser Campus/Iron Horse Trail Bay Friendly Landscape, Pleasanton, CA * • Mt. Madonna County Park Use Plan, Watsonville, CA • Napa River Parkway Master Plan, Napa, CA * • Ohlone Multi-Use Trail, El Cerrito & Albany, CA * • Positano Neighborhood D and Neighborhood E Trail and Detention Basins, Dublin, CA * • San Felipe Park Master Plan, Hayward, CA • San Lorenzo Park, San Lorenzo, CA • Valley View Park, Castro Valley, CA • Weekes Park Master Plan, Hayward, CA *Work completed while with another firm, prior to joining RRM

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TEIFION RICE-EVANS

Subconsultant Role: Lead Economist For this project, Teifion will direct and oversee EPS’ role as the economics/ finance subconsultant to the RRM Team. Teifion and his staff will interview the finance specialists at the stakeholder organizations, identify potential funding sources, and refine to develop funding approaches for each alternative. Based on feedback and in close collaboration with RRM and the client, EPS will develop a recommended financing strategy for the preferred plan.

Teifion Rice-Evans is an economist and Managing Principal at EPS with over twenty years of experience. He directs complex consulting assignments in the interconnected areas of parks and open space economics, public/private partnerships, public finance, and real estate economics. Teifion has particular expertise in working on plans and projects with multi-agency and stakeholder involvement where a careful blend of economics, financing, and policy expertise is required. Teifion is a leader in the firm’s parks and open space economics practice. 20 Years of Experience 20 Years with Firm Affiliations

• Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (AERE) • American Planning Association (APA) • Association of Real Estate Economists (AREE) • San Francisco Planning and Urban Organization (SPUR) Publications

• Cost Benefit Analysis under Clean Water Act and the 404(B)(1) Guidelines, CLE International Conference, March 2016 • The Upside of Base Closure, A Report of the East Bay Conversion and Reinvestment Commission, 2000

Relevant Projects

• Green Valley Specific Plan, Solano County, CA • Paso Robles Green Belt Plan, Paso Robles, CA • The Nature Conservancy Study of Advanced Mitigation Funding, San Francisco Bay Area, CA • Heron’s Heak Park and EcoCenter, San Francisco, CA • East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan, CA • Bay Bridge/ Gateway Park Financing Study, Oakland, CA • East Bay Regional Park District Economic Benefits Study, CA • Solano County Agricultural Easement Program, CA • San Joaquin County MultiSpecies Conservation Plan Financing Plan, CA • Sonoma County Land Use Audit, CA

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BRIAN MAYERLE

Subconsultant Role: Senior Biologist As the Senior Biologist for this project, Mr. Mayerle will assist the project team in evaluating the biological and environmental opportunities and constraints, analyze project impacts on biological resources in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and other pertinent regulations and policies, and prepare the Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification application for submittal to the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board.

Brian Mayerle is an experienced ecologist and biological/environmental consultant who is an expert in the provisions of Sections 10, 401, and 404 of the federal Clean Water Act, the California Fish and Game Code, California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and the state of California and Federal Endangered Species Acts. He is also extensively experienced with the local ordinances and policies protecting natural resources in California and with survey protocols established by state and federal regulatory agencies, including the USFWS, CDFW, and USACE. 25+ Years of Experience >1 Years with Firm Education

• Bachelor of Science, Ecology & Systematic Biology, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (AERE) Licenses

• California Department of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Collecting Permit • Wetland Delineation Certification, Wetland Training Institute Affiliations

• Association of Environmental Professionals • Society of Wetland Scientists • California Native Plant Society

Relevant Projects

• Mockingbird Canyon Estates Wetland Delineation, Riverside County, CA • Anderson Landfill Culvert Repair Biological &Wetland Constraints Analysis, City of Anderson, CA • Ward Ranch Biological Studies & Permitting, Shasta County, CA • Beale Air Force Base Habitat Conservation Planning Program, CA • Lake Front at Walker Ranch EIR, Plumas County, CA • Canyon Springs EIR –Biological Resources Section, Town of Truckee, Nevada County, CA • Oasis Road Specific Plan EIR, City of Redding, CA • Dorris Ridge Reservoir Jurisdictional Wetland Delineation & Biological Resources Assessment, Modoc County, CA

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PROJECT UNDERSTANDING The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) is working in cooperation with the City of Livermore and Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) to determine the future of the 85-acre Springtown Open Space, which was until recently operated as a 9-hole municipal golf course. LARPD is leading the effort to reach out to the community and discuss potential open space, recreational, and educational needs that could be included in a master plan for the property. RRM Design Group has the experience, creative credentials, capability, capacity, and enthusiasm to assist the District and City in answering the key questions in a community dialog. • • • •

Vision guides implementation: What is the desired vision for the property? What does the community, including adjacent neighbors identify as needs and desired uses? How is open space defined, and what uses and amenities are compatible with the vision? When considering alternative conceptual plans and ideas, how do we ensure a sustainable, feasible, and aesthetic balance to various priorities?

We believe our team is well-equipped and has the proven track record to help LARPD and the community answer these questions. At the conclusion of the master planning process, we are confident the final plan will be embraced by the agencies, neighbors, and the many potential beneficiaries of the Springtown Open Space legacy.

Our Team Envisions Potential

We are supplying examples on pages 14-16 of RRM projects that closely mirror the scale, landscapes, and conditions of the Springtown site, as well as illustrate the potential of the project. The similarities between the following photographs demonstrates the highly relevant experience that RRM brings if chosen to partner with LARPD. SITE PHOTO: SPRINGTOWN The Springtown site has tremendous potential to become an open space and recreation asset

Our team has the tools and experience necessary to guide the community to a wellcrafted vision and scenic place

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SPRINGTOWN KEY ISSUES & OPPORTUNITIES Constraints Become Opportunities

Drainages, swales, wetlands, ponds, and private property are some of the existing constraints that the master plan must incorporate in the conceptual planning process. We look at the entire site as a painter’s canvas. The various constraints are portions of the canvas that have been partially painted. When finished these areas should fit cohesively into the final product, rather than look out of place. A ditch can become a bioswale, a need for a privacy buffer can become a butterfly garden, or a need for a pedestrian connection can become a view deck with interpretive exhibits. Connecting with Nature: Future path network could incorporate permeable waking trails and overlooks at points of interest

SITE PHOTO: SPRINGTOWN

RRM PROJECT: ARROYO GRANDE Education Opportunity: Potential for area near former maintenance yard to host outdoor classroom for environmental education

SITE PHOTO: SPRINGTOWN

RRM PROJECT: OCEANSIDE Sustainability: A grass drainage swale can be a sustainable feature

SITE PHOTO: SPRINGTOWN

RRM PROJECT: PLEASANTON

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Approach + Scope + Schedule 3 Reusability: A small portion of the former course could live again, providing practice opportunities for residents, local schools, and clubs

SITE PHOTO: SPRINGTOWN

RRM PROJECT: HAYWARD

Proximity to Neighbors

The challenge ahead is to find the right balance of open space, recreational and educational uses that can coexist with many families that live immediately adjacent to the linear project. The public outreach strategy must provide the neighbors with the confidence that they are being listened to earnestly, and that their ideas and concerns will be factored into the process. At the same time, this publicly owned property will receive interest from groups that do not live in the neighborhood, but are part of the community looking for RRM Neighborhood Outreach - Chumash Park, Simi Valley a home for their recreation needs. RRM’s approach is very authentic and practical. We will manage expectations with the public, and we know how to keep staff out of the stew. We will carefully navigate the controversies that may arise and find solutions that are borne out of the community dialog. Solutions are often hidden in plain sight.

Coexisting Environments: residential neighborhoods, park settings, and a sensitive habitat

RRM PROJECT: MORRO BAY

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SCOPE OF WORK PHASE I. PROJECT INITIATION & RESEARCH ANALYSIS

Deliverables • Summary memo with schedule, activities, and written strategy; social media coordination (Facebook)

Task A.1: Project Kickoff and Site Tour

Task A.4 Review Relevant Documents and Constraints Map

Consultant team will meet with staff to review and refine the project timeline and detailed tasks to be performed. Consultant will tour site with key staff to discuss the potential site constraints, land use programs, objectives, stakeholder and public meetings. Deliverables • Meeting with staff team & notes • Site tour with staff • Final work plan and schedule

Task A.2 Stakeholder Interviews Consultant will hold individual and group meetings with selected stakeholders (LARPD, City, LVJUSD) and others (eg. HOA from neighborhood) to provide input and insight into factors that could affect the outcome of the open space planning process. The meetings will be conducted consecutively over a 2-day period at a facility selected by LARPD and arranged by staff. The consultant will make every reasonable effort to meet with stakeholders unable to attend via phone or at a LARPD office, while maintaining the project schedule. [EPS suggests that they will reach out independently to the finance folks at each agency.] Deliverables • 2-days plus phone follow-up • Summary notes from stakeholder meetings; client to identify stakeholders

Task A.3 Outreach Strategy & Social Media Prepare summary of public outreach meetings, activities, and schedule for discussion with staff. The strategy will begin with the end game in mind. It will establish the goals and objectives for each meeting and the overall desired outcome of the planning process. The strategy must remain fluid, while providing a road map for upcoming engagement with the neighbors and community in general. This task includes setting up a project Facebook page and project business card.

The consultant will conduct a thorough site analysis, review all available and relevant documents and information provided by LARPD and the City, including the mitigation banking work prepared by WRA(when available), review of existing infrastructure, mapping and topography from the City’s GIS system. A base map for the project will be prepared using available aerial photography and topography from the GIS system. Based on review of the information and notes from site visits, a constraints map will be prepared. RRM’s team will peer review any available biological baseline studies for the site prepared by WRA. RRM’s biologist, FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS), from Walnut Creek, will do an initial assessment of wetlands or creek area when they adjoin the project site and may be relevant to the concept plan. Deliverables • Base map and Constraints Map

Task A.5 Identify “Menu” of Existing and Potential Funding Sources and Options (EPS) EPS will develop a matrix of potential funding sources and financing mechanisms. The list of funding sources will include the broad array of those that could be used and will include a description of the formal name of the funding source, a general description, the challenges to implementation in general, and the unique issues of relevance to implementation as part of the Springtown Open Space Master Plan. This funding matrix will be based on prior EPS work, discussions with staff of the relevant agencies, and additional research and analysis. The list of funding sources considered could include, but will not necessarily be limited to:

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Grant funding. New, or amended, park in-lieu funds. Parking revenues. Ground lease revenue. Developer agreements. Existing or new Landscape and Lighting Districts/ Benefit Assessment Districts. • Bond issuances, habitat/land mitigation revenue • Community Facilities Districts/Mello-Roos Special Taxes. • Other New special taxes (e.g., TOT, transfer tax) Deliverables • A detailed matrix summarizing existing and potential funding sources and financing mechanisms.

Task A.6 Staff Review Meeting RRM will meet with the staff team to discuss the public outreach strategy, findings from the stakeholder meetings, review the site constraints and “Menu” of potential funding sources. The meeting will also provide an opportunity to discuss the upcoming public meetings in detail. Deliverables • Meeting with staff team, meeting notes

PHASE II. NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES Task B.1 Workshop #1 North East Livermore Neighborhood Following completion of the stakeholder interviews and approval of the outreach strategy by staff, the first public workshop will focus on engaging the immediate neighbors of the project site. Pending preparation of the strategy, the meeting will likely focus on identifying goals, objectives, and land use and design ideas for the site from the neighbors. Key to the success of the meeting will be building a sense of trust and transparency between the design team and neighbors. Deliverables • Plan and Facilitate Public Workshop; materials for meeting

Task B.2 Workshop #2 Community Meeting The second public meeting should be held in close proximity (time) to the meeting with neighbors. This meeting will be open to the entire community including neighbors attending the first meeting. The agenda will be very similar, but the focus of comments will likely be less neighborhood-centric. It would be expected that various community groups and organizations that are interested in shaping the program for new open space / park land would attend and participate accordingly with their mission and values. Deliverables • Plan and Facilitate Public Workshop; materials for meeting

Task B.3 Staff Team Work Session Meeting Shortly after completing two (2) public meetings to address potential uses of the project site, RRM will have a working session with the staff team to brainstorm potential alternative schemes for developing alternative conceptual plans. The input from the public will likely provide a large range of ideas. This staff meeting will determine if some ideas are outside the bounds of reasonable implementation (such as violation of policy) in staff’s judgement. At the conclusion of the meeting, RRM will have a general outline design program for three (3) alternative plans. These will be the basis for work in Task B.4. Deliverables • Meeting; Draft programs for (3) alternative concept plans

Task B.4 Concept Plan Alternatives Prepare three (3) concept plans based on the public outreach efforts and the preliminary programs generated in the staff working session (Task B.3). The concept plans will show the character of each solution and location of potential improvements including any park amenities, potential mitigation areas, buildings, parking, path systems and other facilities included in the programs. The plans will be schematic in nature and illustrative to be presentable to the public and agencies. The plans will be presented to staff for review, comment and revisions prior to the next community meeting. Deliverables • Three (3) illustrative alternative color concept plans LARPD Proposal for Springtown Open Space Master Plan

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Approach + Scope + Schedule 3 Task B. 5 Concept Plan Cost Statement Prepare planning level conceptual cost statements for each alternative plan. The estimates will include line items for key and major features and facilities within each plan. The purpose of these estimates is to assist the agencies and public with determining priorities for selecting an alternative or features within the concepts. This estimate is not an engineer’s estimate that is used to determine the value of a project prior to putting a project out to bid. Deliverables • Planning level cost statements for (3) alternative concept plans

Task B.6 Illustrative Funding and Financing Strategy for each Alternative and General Feasibility Considerations Building upon the Phase I work and incorporating feedback from the affected agencies, EPS will refine the menu of potential funding sources and financing mechanisms to reflect the most viable options for each Alternative. High-level and relative capacity estimates of each funding source will be refined so as to be able to appropriately align specific improvements to specific funding sources and so as to be able to compare among the Alternatives. EPS will identify specific feasibility challenges if necessary. Deliverables • A memorandum, with accompanying summary tables, describing the potential financing strategies for each of the Concept Alternatives.

Task B.7 Staff Review Meeting The consultant team will meet with the staff team to review the alternative concept plans, cost statements, and Funding and Financing Strategy. Comments from staff will be incorporated into the plans prior to the community open house meeting. Deliverables • Meeting with staff team, meeting notes

Task B.8 Community Meeting- Open House (Public Meeting #3) Plan and Facilitate an Open-House format public engagement session. The public will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the alternative concept plans by visiting a number of stations hosted by design team members. This format allows for a more relaxed and intimate conversation between the public and the design team and agencies. This format can also include additional tools including a brief survey that addresses key choices within the plans. Immediately following the Open House (same day or next day), the design team will meet with staff to determine the direction of the Draft Master Plan. Deliverables • Materials and Facilitation of Open House; Written Survey • Meeting with Staff Team

Task B.9 Optional Neighborhood Meeting If staff believes that a separate meeting with adjacent neighbors to review the concepts is warranted, this task can be inserted before or after the Community Open House. Deliverables • Plan and facilitate meeting

PHASE III. DRAFT MASTER PLAN Task C.1 Preferred Plan Based on public feedback from the Community Open House and direction from the staff team, RRM will prepare a single preferred concept plan. This plan will likely pull elements from more than one concept plan, but will reflect the consensus of the most preferred and acceptable grouping and arrangement of open space improvements. The plan will be illustrative in nature and include character sketches to depict key areas within the 85-acre open space site. Deliverables • Color Illustrative Preferred Concept Plan; character sketches (4)

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Approach + Scope + Schedule 3 Task C.2 Cost Estimate Prepare a single statement of overall development cost for the Preferred Concept Plan. This estimate will follow the same format used in Task B.5, using line items for key and major elements or improvements. Deliverables • Cost statement memo

Task C.3 Funding and Financing Strategy for Preferred Plan EPS will prepare a draft funding and financing plan for inclusion in the Master Plan. This plan will include the cost estimates associated with the Preferred Plan, a description of the funding analysis and funding mechanisms selected, and an action plan. Feasibility considerations will be refined and updated. The action plan will recommend funding sources to be adopted and/ or amended and any necessary accompanying actions. The report will be written in a clear and concise style, free of technical jargon, so that it is a meaningful document for the general public. Deliverables • A memorandum, with accompanying summary tables, describing the refined funding and financing strategy for the Preferred Plan. References to phasing plan.

Task C.4 Phasing Plan To support successful Plan implementation, RRM and EPS will recommend a phased approach to implementation to better align costs with the potential availability and timing of identified funding. Projects will be organized into a critical path, and logical construction sequence. Deliverables • Phasing plan exhibit

Task C.5 Staff Review Meeting Meeting with Staff Team to review Preferred Plan, cost statement, Funding strategy, and Phasing plan. Revisions will be reflected in the deliverables prior to the Community meeting. Deliverables • Meeting with staff team; meeting notes

Task C.6 Presentation of Preferred Plan (Public Meeting #4) This presentation of the Phase III work products including the Preferred Plan can be a Community meeting or presentation to a joint session of the elected officials of the agencies. The type of format is at staff discretion. You may desire to have an additional public workshop forum, or the plan could be viewed and commented on by the public at a work session of the agencies. This format also allows elected officials to provide direction prior to preparation of the Final Master Plan. Deliverables • Plan and facilitate one presentation of the Preferred Plan; Agency work session or public workshop

PHASE IV. FINAL MASTER PLAN REPORT Task D.1 Final Plan Incorporating input from presentations in Phase III, RRM will prepare the Final Conceptual Master Plan for the Springtown project site. The plan will be a fully illustrative plan with annotated notes and references. The plan will include updates to the (4) character sketches. Deliverables • Color Illustrative Final Plan; Sketches- updated as needed

Task D.2 Master Plan Report & Implementation Prepare summary report to reflect the planning process and illustrate each of the stages of conceptual plan development. A preliminary outline of the report is as follows: • Introduction and Background • Purpose of Master Plan – Executive Summary • Existing Conditions of Site • Summary of Stakeholder and Public Outreach • Description of Alternative Concept Plans • Description of Preferred Concept Plan

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Description of Final Plan Preliminary Capital Cost Estimate Phasing Plan Funding and Financing Strategy Recommendations for Next Steps List of Possible Future Studies & Permits References Appendix

Deliverables • Master Plan Summary Report

Task D.3 Staff Review Meetings This staff review meeting is intended to provide an opportunity for review and coordination during the preparation of the final plan and report. Deliverables • (2) meetings with staff, notes

Task D.4 Present Final Plan and Report (3 meetings) Present the final work product to each of the participating client agencies. This task assumes that one presentation is prepared and then used three separate times. The presentation will be provided to staff prior to the first meeting.

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Identification of, and invitations to, all stakeholders Meeting venues and noticing Staff reports for Final presentations to 3 agencies Provide all existing relevant background documents Topographic Map WRA study

Limitations The Scope of services is limited to the tasks and deliverables described in the above scope of work for Springtown Open Space Master Plan. The scope of services specifically excludes the following: • Construction documents • Traffic study • CEQA document • Applications, fees, permits • Boundary/Topographic survey • Wetland Delineation • Legal services • Translation/Interpretation

Deliverables • PowerPoint Presentation; attendance and participation at 3 public hearings

Task E.1 Project Management and Coordination RRM will remain in communication with LARPD staff consistently throughout the project. This task includes regular phone, email, and other written communication. This task is not for internal RRM coordination, but additional client service. This task can also accomodate an additional check-in meeting with staff. Deliverables • Regular communication with staff

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Approach + Scope + Schedule 3

SPRINGTOWN OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE Preliminary Project Schedule

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PHASE I: Project Initiation & Research Analysis Task A.1: Project Kickoff & Site Tour Task A.2: Stakeholder Interviews Task A.3:Outreach Strategy Task A.4: Review Relevant Documents & Constraints Map Task A.5:Identify "Menu" of Funding Sources

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Task A.6: Staff Review Meeting

PHASE II: Needs Assessment and Concept Alternatives Task B.1: Workshop #1 North East Livermore Neighborhood Task B.2: Workshop #2 Community Meeting

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Task B.3: Staff Team Work Session Meeting

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Task B.4: Concept Plan Alternatives Task B.5: Concept Plan Cost Statement Taks B.6: Illustrative Funding & Financing Strategy Task B.7: Staff Review Meeting Taks B.8: Community Meeting - Open House (Meeting #3) Taks B.9: Optional Neighborhood Meeting

PHASE III: Draft Master Map Task C.1: Preferred Plan Task C.2: Cost Estimate Task C.3: Funding and Financing Strategy for Preferred Plan Task C.4: Phasing Plan Task C.5: Staff Review Meeting Task C.6: Presentation of Preferred Plan (Meeting #4)

PHASE IV: Final Master Plan Report Task D.1: Final Plan Task D.2: Master Plan Report & Implementation

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Task D.3: Staff Review Meeting

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Task D.4: Present Final Plan and Report (3 meetings) Meeting with City Staff Task Duration

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Holiday Public Workshop Presentation - LARPD/City Council, Selection Committee

Notes:

1) Schedule includes assumption of staff review time. 2) Schedule will be revised and updated periodically to reflect City direction and unknown factors.

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REFERENCES PAUL MCCREARY | General Manager DAN GIAMMONA | Park Superintendent Hayward Area Recreation and Park District | (510) 317-2311 | [email protected] | [email protected] Kennedy Park Report: https://db.tt/w4BxLfli San Lorenzo Park Report: https://db.tt/OWGcoofF

SARA PRESS | Planner Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District | (707) 565-7360 | [email protected] Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve Master Plan: http://bit.ly/2aWJy0P

SHEILA CANZIAN | Director of Parks & Recreation Department City of San Mateo | (650) 522-7404 | [email protected] Central Park MP Update Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/SanMateoCentralPark/

RICK GOULD | Director of Parks & Recreation Department City of Santa Clarita | (661) 255-4978 | [email protected] Rivendale Park Master Plan: http://bit.ly/2aOYflV

CORI CALETTI | Senior Transportation Coordinator Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission | (831) 460-3201 | [email protected] Project: Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network Master Plan: http://bit.ly/2b5uGdO

MICHELLE KOO | City Landscape Architect City of Hayward | (510) 583-4208 | [email protected] Landscape Architecture review of RRM park master plans

DENNIS WAESPI | Director East Bay Regional Park District (formerly Hayward Area Recreation and Park District Director) (510) 888-1988 | [email protected]

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Cost Proposal and Hourly Rates provided in separate sealed envelope per RFP requirement