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Lawrence R. Moss and Associates1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 LAWRENCE R. MOSS && ASSOCIATES Landscape Architecture 3458 Ocean View Boulevard Glendale, California 91208 Tel. 818.248.5200 Fax 818.248.6574 On the Web at: www.Irmassoc.com T % 11 dN f) ~yq}1 as- - ~ i~ : , ~•r'a.~ Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 November 13, 2008 Ms. Gloria Molleda, City Clerk City of Rosemead 8838 East Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California 91770 Re: Proposal for RFP#: 2008-05; Parks, Recreation, and General Facilities Master Plan and Supplementary Work: Feasibility Study for Developing Public Open Space and Trail - Southern California Edison Transmission Corridor Dear Ms. Molleda: Lawrence R. Moss & Associates is pleased to submit this proposal to provide a Master Plan and Feasibility Study in coordination with you, and any other interested parties. We have enjoyed working with the City of Rosemead on several projects and we are confident that we have the experience and knowledge necessary to assist with coordination of this exciting project. We look forward to having the opportunity to discuss the project with you in the near future. If you should have any questions regarding this proposal or require any additional information, please feel free to contact me via telephone at (818) 248-5200, fax at (818) 248-6574, or by email to the following address: larry&lrmassoc.com. Very truly yours, r -j R. Moss, President La Xenc'e- LAWRENCE R. MOSS & ASSOCIATES, INC. -1- Ilk: Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 C. 'T'ABLE OF CONTENTS A. TITLE PAGE B. COVER LETTER C. TABLE OF CONTENTS D. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS E. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART AND RESUMES F. SCOPE OF WORK G. PROJECT EXPERIENCE H. CLIENT REFERENCE LIST 1. COMPENSATION AND FEE SCHEDULE J. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Page # Cover 2 3-4 5-10 11- 15 16-29 30 31 32 -2- Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 D. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FIRM NAME & ADDRESS: Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. I 3458 Ocean View Blvd i Glendale, California 91208 Tel. (818) 248-5200 Fax (818) 248-6574 YEAR ESTABLISHED: Founded 1963, Incorporated 1971 SIZE OF FIRM: 8 people 1 ORGANIZATIONAL Lawrence R. Moss & Associates is a California Corporation run as STRUCTURE: a sole proprietorship. FEDERAL ID NUMBER: 95-2841892 i PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE: Mr. Lawrence R. Moss, President California Licensed Landscape Architect # 1201 PROJECT CONTACTS: Lawrence R. Moss, Primary Landscaping Consultant Jaime Yamashita, Project Manager. c/o Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard Glendale, CA. 91208 Tel. 818.248.5200 Fax 818:248.6574 Email Tarr Irmassoc.com ' Lawrence R. Moss and Associates is a full service Landscape Architectural firm with over 40 years experience in all aspects of landscape design. Principal and owner of the firm, Mr. Moss has been a California Licensed Landscape Architect since 1968. ' LRM's experience includes streetscapes and urban spaces, parks and recreational facilities, commercial/industrial projects, as well as schools, colleges, and other institutional projects. Currently, we are working with the City of Santa Clarita Department of Planning and Economic Development as their Plan Check Review Landscape Architect. We have also prepared design guidelines, landscaping and tree preservation ordinances, and developed signage and identity programs. Our services range from master planning, preliminary design and design development, ' through preparation of construction documents, bidding assistance, and construction management. Our recent work includes projects such as the Glasgow Place Linear Park in Hawthorne, Ballona Creek Bikeway Project in Culver City, Cesar Chavez Park in South Gate, and the Esplanade and King Harbor Street Improvement projects in Redondo Beach. Lawrence R. Moss and Associates provides clients with unique and creative long-term solutions, which address not only issues of ' aesthetics and functionality, but also long and short term budgetary constraints, maintenance issues, and social concerns, such as physical accessibility and cultural diversity. ' We have also provided construction documents for drought tolerant demonstration gardens at the Glendale City Hall'Perkins Building' Plaza and the cities of Paramount, Gardena, and La Canada Flintridge. -3- Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 Experience with Community-Based Design and Public Process The LRM Team takes public process seriously, since it is through the public process that design marries individual objectives with community consensus. We have a lengthy record of performance in community-based design and public process with mixed audiences (community advisory groups, regulatory agencies, city, county and state governmental departments, and adjacent communities), and many of our projects have involved complex consensus building activities and extensive utilization of public input. Graphic Skills ' Graphics, as tools for communication, play a major role in conveying design concepts. LRM personnel's excellent graphic skills are utilized extensively to communicate design concepts to community decision makers and the general public. Illustrations, renderings (including three- dimensional computer generated images), maps and sketches are used for public process and other presentations. Construction Documents LRM has prepared construction documents for many governmental agencies and can take the final design concept to fruition. Attention to detail in these documents is of major importance in the final product. Budget and Completion We have a proven track record of completing projects within budget and on time while consistently providing the highest quality of professional design services for both public and private projects. Our reputation is built on our timely completion of our contractual obligations and our ability to meet our clients' needs and schedules. The Staff In addition to the key personnel assigned to this project, our entire nine-member organization is available to assist in meeting deadlines. Our design staff has a variety of strengths and backgrounds and consistently provides the highest quality of professional design services. Their experience is complemented by our support staff, which provides invaluable assistance and resources. The following is a complete listing of the LRM staff. Mr. Larry Moss, ASLA Mr. Bron Ruf Mr. Jeff Maxwell Ms. Marcy Anderson Ms. Jaime Yamashita Ms. Tori Kjer Ms. Misty Orcutt Ms. Penelope Moss Mr. Mark Prather Landscape Architect - Principal Landscape Architect - Vice President Landscape Designer - Senior Associate Landscape Designer - Associate Landscape Designer - Associate Landscape Designer - Outside Consultant Office Manager Chief Financial Officer Technical Support Staff -4- Lawrence R. Moss & Associates Inc. 'N 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 a d E. tL'S; ' E. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART AND RESUMES The following is a list of LRM staff members and their anticipated roles for the project: ' . Larry Moss, Principal in Charge - Larry will provide principal oversight over the LRM project team. ' . Bron Ruf, QC/QA - Bron will provide quality control and quality assurance with the project. • Jaime Yamashita, Project Manager - Jaime will be the primary contact between the LRM team and the Rosemead Parks and Recreation Department and will coordinate and help facilitate all necessary City and community meetings. Marcy Anderson, Project Designer - Marcy will assist Jaime in all design aspects of the project and will provide oversight of the community outreach process. She will be an alternate contact between the LRM team and the Rosemead Parks and Recreation Staff. • Jeff Maxwell, Project Designer - Jeff will provide assistance with conceptual designs, master plan design, feasibility studies, and construction documents. He will serve as a designer for the LRM project team. • Tori Kjer, Landscape Designer- Outside Consultant - Tori will assist the project team with any as-needed coordination with conceptual designs and construction documents. • Our organizational chart is as follows: BRON RUF Quality Control / Quality Assurance LARRY MOSS Principal in Charge JAIME YAMASHITA Project Manager MARCY ANDERSON JEFF MAXWELL Landscape Designers -5- TORI KJER Landscape Designer- Outside Consultant Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 RESUMES LARRY MOSS, Principal and President Larry Moss has over 46 years' experience in the field of landscape architecture. As Principal and President of Lawrence R. Moss and Associates, Inc., Larry involves himself in every project. He provides principal management for all design while he directs design concepts and oversees all phases of design development, including time frames and budget reviews. His municipal work spans thirty-five years, and includes on-going relationships with Community Development and Redevelopment Departments of various cities. Larry's experience includes master plan administration and coordination, design 'and landscaping of prominent municipal facilities, consulting assistance and active participation with community review boards. Education: Chouinard Art Institute, 1956 Art Center School of Design, 1952 - 55 Registration: California Licensed Landscape Architect # 1201, 6/29/68 Arizona Licensed Landscape Architect #12356 Nevada Licensed Landscape Architect #29 ' Professional Experience: Principal, Lawrence R. Moss and Associates, Inc. 1961 - Present Professional Affili ations: Member, American Society of Landscape Architects Member of the La Canada Flintridge Architectural Review Board Member of La Canada Valley Beautiful Selected Projects: ' . Valley Park Improvements, Burbank, CA Burbank City Stadium, Burbank, CA Arroyo BMX / Skatepark, Desert Hot Springs, CA . Burbank Sportspark Master Plan, Burbank, CA ' • Almansor Golf Course Clubhouse & Grounds, Alhambra, CA La Bonita Park, La Habra, CA • Pelona Vista Park, Palmdale, CA Acton County Park, Los Angeles County, CA Augustus F. Hawkins Natural Park, Los Angeles, CA • Bosque del Rio Hondo Historical Trail, Whittier Narrows, CA ' • Montrose Community Park, Glendale, CA Descanso Gardens Master Plan, La Canada Flintridge, CA Chinese Courtyard Garden, Descanso Gardens, La Canada Flintridge, CA . Chester Avenue Streetscape, Bakersfield, CA ' Maryland Street Streetscape, Glendale, CA Mayors' Bicentennial Park, Glendale, CA • Silver Lake Recreation Center, Los Angeles, CA ' Whittier City Hall Masterplan, Whittier, CA Monrovia Main Library, Monrovia, CA -6- Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 BRON RUF, Vice President and QC/QA Bron K. Ruf, Vice President of LRM, joined the firm in 1988 and has served as project manager for numerous projects. Bron is skilled in all phases of project implementation, from planning and schematic design through construction documents to site observation. He is a licensed Landscape Architect in the State of California. Bron's expertise has been beneficial to many projects since he is a very articulate person who is able to see the "big picture". He is able to ensure the project stays on track while attending to the "smaller picture" details along the way to make certain all the components of a project will meld together. Bron understands the importance of teamwork and has striven to incorporate.the philosophy of teamwork into his professional career. Education: Bachelor of Science, Landscape Architecture California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA - 1989 Registration: California Licensed Landscape Architect # 4016 Professional Experience: Senior Associate, Lawrence R. Moss and Associates, 1988- Present Selected Projects: • Vincent Lugo Park, San Gabriel, CA, Project Manger • Pelona Vista Park, Palmdale, CA., Project Manager • Pioneer Neighborhood Park, Tehachapi, CA, Project Manager • Esplanade Improvements, Redondo Beach, CA., Project Manager • Glasgow Linear Street Park, Hawthorne, CA, Project Manager • De Bell Golf Course Clubhouse, Burbank, CA, Project Manager • La Bonita Park, La Habra, CA, Project Manager • Rio Rosales Park, Los Angeles, CA, Project Manager • Almansor Park, Alhambra, CA, Project Manager • Cesar Chavez Park, South Gate, CA., Project Manager • Augustus F. Hawkins Park, Los Angeles, CA, Project Manager -7- Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 L JAIME YAMASHITA, Landscape Designer, Project Manager Jaime has worked primarily on projects within the public sector. Often these projects have incorporated a significant community outreach component as well as consensus building with other stakeholders, departments, and agencies. Jaime specializes in translating conceptual designs into buildable. projects. During her final year in graduate school, Jaime served as the primary author of the West Covina Green Linkages Plan, a project that focused on increasing mobility options for pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians through street and public space improvements. Before joining the LRM team, Jaime has previously worked as an independent landscape designer and as a plant buyer. Education: Master of Landscape Architecture California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 2006 Professional Experience: Associate, Lawrence R. Moss & Associates June 2006-Present Landscape Designer Carson-Magness; MKLA; Kenneth Craig Doyle; and Integrated Property Services Group Los Angeles, California 2004-2006 Assistant Plant Buyer Sloat Garden Center San Francisco, California 2002-2003 Selected Projects: • Library Park, Monrovia, CA, Project Manager • Ballona Creek Bikeway Project, Culver City, CA, Project Manager • Bellflower Town Center Gateway Plaza, Bel Iflower, CA, Project Manager • Van Buren Shopping Center, Coachella, CA, Project Manager • Garvey Park Master Plan, Rosemead, CA, Project Co-Manager • Don Tuttle Senior Center, Burbank, CA, Project Manager • Rosemead Towne Center, Rosemead, CA, Project Manager • Whittier City Hall, Whittier, CA, Assistant Project Manager • The Stop at Fillmore, Fillmore, CA, Project Manager • Cesar Chavez Park, South Gate, CA, Project Designer • Vincent Lugo Park, San Gabriel, CA, Project Designer • Port of Long Beach Stormwater and Pollution Mitigation Program, Long Beach, CA, Project Designer -8- Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 MARCY ANDERSON, Landscape Designer, Associate Before joining the LRM Design Team, Marcy had been working with the landscape architects in the Parks and Natural Resources Division at the City of Pasadena. She completed her master's thesis on sustainable design concepts including stormwater management, native habitat restoration and integrating community recreation and education. Her project experience encompasses all aspects of landscape architectural design, from conceptual planning through construction document preparation and construction quality control. Education: Master of Landscape Architecture California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 2005 Professional Experience: Associate, Lawrence R. Moss & Associates January 2006-Present Intern, Parks and Natural Resources Division, Pasadena, California 2003-2005 Selected Projects: • Port of Long Beach Administration Building Demonstration Garden, Long Beach, CA, Project Manager Friendship Square Plaza Park, Bellflower, CA, Project Manager • Historic Train Depot, Bellflower, CA, Project Manager • Bicknell Avenue Street Greening, Santa Monica, CA, Project Manager • Corsini Amphitheater, Desert Hot Springs, CA, Project Manager • Waverly Terrace Townhomes, Los Angeles, CA, Project Designer • Compton College, Compton, CA, Project Designer -9- ' Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. - ! 5 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 o ..4 i . JEFF MAXWELL, Landscape Designer, Associate Jeff's experience includes working on human scale landscape projects, including residential ' gardens, hospital courtyards, and campus plazas. He earned an American Society of Landscape Architects Research Award for his thesis work in landscape design guidelines for healthcare facilities, and he has applied this experience at work on several types of projects. His specialty is ' designing gardens, but Jeff is also skilled at all aspects of the landscape design process, from conceptual and schematic design to construction document preparation. Education: Master of Landscape Architecture ' University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida - 2003 Bachelor of Science, Biology ' The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio - 1995 Professional Experience: Associate, Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc., 2003-Present ' Selected Projects: ' . Sorenson Library, Whittier, CA, Project Manager Whittier City Hall Master Plan and Construction Documents, Whittier, CA, Project Manager ' . Huntington Memorial Hospital West Wing, Pasadena, CA., Project Manager Desert Hot Springs Skate Park/BMX Park, Palm Desert, CA, Landscape Designer Vincent Lugo Park, San Gabriel, CA, Landscape Designer Jocelyn Senior Center, Burbank, CA, Landscape Designer John Firman Rose Garden at San Gabriel Medical Center, San Gabriel, CA, Landscape Designer ' . San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, CA, Landscape Designer Tagg Romney Residence, Boston, MA, Project Manager Teri Hatcher Residence, Los Angeles, CA, Project Manager ' . Cordoba Corporate Courtyard, Los Angeles, CA, Project Manager • Salvation Army Housing, Bell, CA, Project Manager -10- Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 F. SCOPE OF WORK Lawrence R. Moss and Associates, Inc. (LRM) shall create a comprehensive 15-year Parks, Recreation, and General Facilities Master Plan. This project shall be a joint effort with the City of Rosemead and Southern California Edison. In addition to the work relating to the Master Plan, a feasibility study for the development of open space/park land/trails along the Southern California Edison Transmission Corridor shall be made a part of the scope of work and final report. PARKS, RECREATION, AND FACILITIES MASTER PLAN OBJECTIVES ■ LRM shall provide a long-term Master Plan for the City of Rosemead parks and recreation programs and facilities and other general use facilities (including City Hall, Public Safety Service Center, and maintenance facilities) that will guide decision making with regard to policy, operations, maintenance, and capital improvements over the next fifteen (15) years. ■ The Master Plan will provide a vision for the future of the City's parks and recreation programs, taking into account the existing condition of all facilities and the total parks, recreation, and municipal service needs of the community, and provide clear implementation strategies. ■ The Master Plan will be utilized to assist the City in creation and implementation of recommended capital improvements and securing funds for parks, facilities, and open space. ■ The Master Plan will be developed to guide policy decisions regarding future development in the City of Rosemead. SCOPE OF WORK SITE AND RESOURCES INVENTORY Identify and map Rosemead's public park lands and facilities. 2. Identify and compile existing programs and services operated by the City of Rosemead. Inventory and assess all existing parks, trails, open space, and recreation facilities as well as general use/service facilities. The assessment will include a comparative analysis to communities of similar size and density, using regionally and nationally accepted standards. The analysis will consider the capacity of each amenity found within the system (playgrounds, ball fields, trails, etc.) as well as functionality,. accessibility, condition, current use, comfort and convenience, and expected life span.. 4. Identify and document strengths, deficiencies and substandard elements of each site. Develop a rehabilitation program and a recommended hierarchy of priorities. - 11 - Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 6. Investigate, inventory, and classify all public, private, or commercial organizations involved in park and recreation activities and other municipal services within the City of Rosemead. 7. Identify parkland or open spaces adjacent to the City boundaries. COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER NEEDS ASSESSMENT Identify the City's and community's 15-year needs for active and passive recreation facilities and program development and general municipal services through departmental and public consultation. It is anticipated this project will require significant City staff and public involvement. Methods to gather input will work at several levels. There will be interviews with all relevant City departments, a minimum of three (3) public workshops, a minimum of two (2) focus group meetings (participants to be determined), and community- wide surveys to keep community members informed and to solicit input from the public during the process. Review and analyze current department services relative to existing financial and human resource allocations and make recommendations for addressing gaps in service provisions. 3. Determine parks, recreation, facility, and service trends that will fundamentally affect municipal services for a 15-year period. COST & FINANCIAL ANALYSIS 1. Provide information required to develop a 15-year detailed funding and financing plan - including costs to implement the recommendations for development of new parks and facilities and for the renovation of existing parks and facilities. Compile and organize costs into those needed for l) correction of current deficiencies, 2) necessitated by growth from new development, and 3) an improvement in existing standards. Prepare cost projections in current dollars for the recommended priorities for capital improvements. Cost estimates shall include acquisition, capital improvements, operations (i.e. programs), and maintenance. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Develop an action plan to be incorporated. into the Master Plan document. Incorporate the results from the research and inventory into the Master Plan document. Include the following information: a. Needs and demand based on current park programs and facilities b. Facility enhancement and existing resource improvement c. Recommended new facility development . d. Analysis of current park and open space use including existing facilities and proposed park sites, and their service radius -12- Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 e. Development standards and design guidelines for existing and new park development and facility design f. Preservation of existing open space g. Recreational program ranking and priorities for new programs h. Projected cost analysis and alternatives for funding and financing for land acquisition, development and operations i. Recommendations for updating existing park ordinances and fees j. Any other information deemed appropriate Prepare a priority schedule for implementation of programs, capital construction, facility renovation, and land acquisition and rank by order of most to least feasible. 4. Provide appropriate graphics and renderings, maps, plans, graphs, charts, and photographs to illustrate all data. Prepare Master Plan that will include text, graphs, tables, charts, maps, plans, illustrations, photographs, and other reference or supplemental materials. One hard copy bound document and one PDF copy will be provided. Include a summary of conclusions and recommendations. SUPPLEMENTAL SCOPE OF WORK - FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR DEVELOPING OPEN SPACE, PARKLAND, AND PUBLIC TRAILS ALONG EDISON TRANSMISSION CORRIDOR PROJECT DESCRIPTION In addition to the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Master Plan, LRM will also evaluate the feasibility of developing a public trail along the nearly three-mile length of Southern California Edison Transmission Corridor (easement). LRM has an in-depth knowledge of this site and has previously worked with the City of Rosemead in developing a conceptual plan for three of these parcels. The conceptual work included site plans, a cost estimate, and assistance in writing a grant for the project. LRM hopes to continue to help the City in establishing a public trail that would link the community via an open space/public walking/biking trail. SCOPE OF WORK Review project area. Important consideration will be given to the logistical challenges of resource conservation, security for un-staffed facilities, and accessibility through private property. Evaluate preliminary feasibility of potential park uses and desirable facilities. Provide plan and recommendation for property tenure. Identify any requirements and/or agreements necessary with Southern California Edison and/or other existing property owners. Prepare estimated cost for property lease and/or acquisition. -13- Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 6. Prepare estimated cost for capital improvement. 7. Prepare estimated cost for maintenance and operation. Identify liability and other risk exposure the completed project may have on the City, other agencies, and adjacent property owners and how to mitigate. 9. Identify funding sources for all aspects of the project - acquisition, improvements, and maintenance/operations. 10. Provide assessment of public use traffic and volume. 11. Identify all possible financial resources available for all aspects of the project development and operation. SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETION PARKS, RECREATION, AND FACILITIES MASTER PLAN (Estimated time-6 Months) Phase One: Site and Resources Inventory 5 weeks 1. Inventory of existing resources. 2. Conduct an analysis of comparable sites and cities. 3. Record strengths and deficiencies of each site. 4. Map existing public parklands and facilities. 5. Inventory programs and services offered by the City of Rosemead and other organizations as related to park and recreation activities and other applicable municipal services. Phase Two: Community and Stakeholder Needs Assessment: 7 weeks 1. Organize stakeholder meetings with City of Rosemead departments and focus groups. 2. Conduct public outreach via workshops, focus groups, and surveys. 3. Compile initial results from meetings and surveys. 4. Analyze department service levels. 5. Estimate trends within a 15 year window for parks, recreation, and facilities that will significantly affect municipal services. Phase Three: Development of Key Recommendations and Financial Analysis 6 weeks 1. Review and analyze site inventory and needs assessment. 2. Develop a draft set of key recommendations. 3. Create supporting graphics as needed. 4. Produce and organize a preliminary set of implementation costs. 5. Complete and share draft of initial findings with applicable City staff. Phase Four: Development of Final Master Plan 8 weeks ' 1. Integrate feedback into key recommendations. 2. Finalize cost projections including acquisition, capital improvements, operations, and maintenance. ' 3. Develop an overall action plan. 4. Create a priority schedule for phasing and feasibility. -14- Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 5. Refine graphics and text to support all findings and recommendations. 6. Incorporate final revisions as determined by City staff. 7. Present final product to City staff and City Council. Note: 1) Community and stakeholder outreach meetings will be conducted through several phases. Both groups will be involved from the initial needs assessment through the development of a Master Plan. Total time to complete Master Plan: 26 weeks FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR DEVELOPING OPEN SPACE, PARKLAND, AND PUBLIC TRAILS ALONG EDISON TRANSMISSION CORRIDOR (Estimated time-4 Months) Phase One: Site Analysis 3 weeks 1. Review project area. 2. Evaluate sites for potential park use and facilities. Phase Two: Parcel Research 3 weeks 1. Review requirements from SCE and others, as applicable. 2. Estimate potential cost for property lease or acquisition. 3. Identification of potential liability and risk exposure. 4. Mitigation plans as necessary for risk exposure. Phase Three: Plan Development 4 weeks 1. Develop recommendations along transmission corridor. 2. Prepare cost estimates for capital improvements and maintenance. 3. Present initial findings with city staff. Phase Four: Finalize Feasibility Study 5 weeks 1. Compile site analysis and parcel findings. ' 2. Estimate public need and potential for use. 3. Finalize cost estimates. 4. Identify funding sources. ' 5. Develop overall assessment of site feasibility. Total time to complete Feasibility Study: 15 weeks - 15 - Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 G. PROJECT EXPERIENCE Our experience ranges from very small pocket park projects to large civic plazas as well as streetscapes. The majority of our projects have been public projects and as a result, we are well-versed in public space design. We understand which elements work best in public settings and we strive to educate our clients about the choices they have whether it be drought tolerant plants or vandalism-resistant site furnishings. The following projects represent the extensive experience of Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. GARVEY PARK MASTER PLAN, ROSEMEAD, CA The master plan is being created to help focus and guide renovation efforts for Garvey Park. The concepts presented in the master plan are the result of extensive outreach efforts with City residents including two community meetings, five visits to the park to survey users and meetings with park staff. The goals for the park master plan are to integrate community and City wishes/visions for the park into a cohesive park design that accomplishes the following: First, to improve circulation and accessibility throughout the park. Second, to improve sightlines and visual connections to facilities throughout the park. Third, to maintain portions of the park that allows visitors to continue passive uses. Fourth, to maintain and improve park safety, and fifth, to integrate green/sustainable design features as much as possible. • Key Staff. Tori Kjer, Project Co-Manager, Jaime Yamashita, Project Co-Manager • Client: City of Rosemead • Contact: Mr. David Montgomery-Scott, Parks and Recreation Director (626) 569-2303 • Status: Draft Master Plan, Completed November 2008 U U_ U_ O' Lz~ CONCEPT PLAN A - SKATE PARK W/COMMUNITY CENTER City of Rosemead - Garvey Recreation Center I"=30'-0" 0 M -16- Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 ' FRIENDSHIP SQUARE, BELLFLOWER, CA Lawrence R. Moss and Associates provided conceptual designs and construction documents for Friendship Square. The design helps create a central feature for downtown Bellflower and includes a large plaza, a water feature centerpiece, and a unique pirate-themed playground. Construction administration for this project was notable due to the large number of custom-designed elements. These include a fort, a pirate ship, and a skull cave along with the sculpted planters meant to resemble rock formations. The completed ' project includes additional site amenities such as lighting, signage, a stage, and an audio system. • Key Staff: Marcy Anderson, Project Manager • Client: City of Bellflower ' • Contact: Mr. Brian Lee, Director Community Development Department (562) 804-1424 ext. 2224 • Status: Opened November 2007 -17- Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 VINCENT LUGO PARK MASTER PLAN AND FEASIBILITY STUDY, SAN GABRIEL, CA Lawrence R. Moss and Associates provided a conceptual design and construction documents for the 10 acre Vincent Lugo Park. The design includes playground and tot lot areas, parking, baseball field, soccer fields, interpretive paths, signage, picnic shelters, and restrooms. The interpretive path is designed to showcase a native planting palette. The unique aspect of this park is that there will be two natural stream beds which will collect surface runoff from the neighboring streets and park area. The system will have the capacity to recharge 800 cubic feet of water. The hydraulics were calculated for 10 year, 25 year, and 50 year storm events from data developed by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works to estimate runoff within the tributary to the park site. We worked extensively with the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy to meet all project criteria. • Key Staff: Bron Ruf, Project Manager • Client: San Gabriel & Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy • Contact: Mr. Frank Simpson MLA, Project Analyst (626) 458-4315 Status: Estimated completion of construction June 2009 -18- Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 LIBRARY GARDEN, BELLFLOWER, CA Lawrence R. Moss & Associates worked with the City of Bellflower to create a unique park (28,469 sq. ft.) for both children and grownups to enjoy themselves whether actively using the park or merely sitting on a bench within the park. There is a custom-designed water sculpture situated on top of a pedestal which is a part of a water fountain. Behind this fountain, there is a seating area with seat walls. There are assorted quotes from historically famous United States individuals about education sandblasted into the concrete within the seating area. A stack of books made of concrete has been designed and serves as a "stage" for those who wish to use it for that purpose. A two-colored labyrinth with two concrete seat walls on the exterior circle is intended to be a meditation space for park users. Drought tolerant plants with informational signage are used throughout the planting areas. • Client: City of Bellflower • Contact: Mr. Brian Lee, Director Community Development Department (562) 804-1424 ext. 2224 • Status: Opened March 2006 -19- Bellflower Library Garden Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 -20- Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 BALLONA CREEK BIKEWAY PROJECT, CULVER CITY, CA Lawrence R. Moss & Associates worked with the City of Culver City to redesign a stretch of the Ballona Creek bikeway to create an aesthetic and sustainable experience for bicyclists and pedestrians. A key component during the design process involved reaching consensus with numerous stakeholder groups. included community members, the Culver City Police Department, the Culver City Unified School District, the Los Angeles County Public Library, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. The LRM team spearheaded three successful community design workshops and designed the project to meet application criteria for the California River Parkways Grant. • Key Staff- • Client: • Contact: Status: pending Jaime Yamashita, Project Manager City of Culver City Mr. John Rivera, Public Works Department (310) 253-5616 Construction document phase completed in September 2008, Grant funding `pro -21 - Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 ESPLANADE AVENUE DEVELOPMENT REDONDO BEACH, CA Conceptual design development was prepared for Esplanade Avenue from Avenue 'A' to Calle Miramar. LRM created a park atmosphere along the coastal hillside with lawn areas to sit a play. Gently flowering bike and pedestrian paths meander across, IT. up and down the hillside. The intention of the design was to develop an "unusable" space into a usable space. To compliment the natural setting of the beautiful coastline, we reduced the pavement in the street and proposed more greenery and flowering plants distributed to create a sense that the area has been growing free for years. • Key Staff: Larry Moss, Bron Ruf • Client: City of Redondo Beach, Public Works Department • Contact: Brad Lindahl, Capital Proj. Prog. Mgr. (310) 318-0661 ext. 2286 • Status: Construction Document Phase pending 0 V r t - 22 Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 GLASGOW STREET PARK, HAWTHORNE, CA Lawrence R. Moss & Associates worked with the City providing a complete set of construction documents to site observation for Glasgow Street Park. Located near the 405 freeway from Glasgow Place to 142°d Street, this linear park is approximately 5.9 acres (257,800 sq. ft) in size, designed to be a welcoming, attractive, safe and fully accessible space. A pedestrian walkway, inviting to runners, meanders throughout the park. There are large open grass areas with evergreen, flowering and deciduous trees. Residents enjoy the exercise stations, playground, and picnic areas. Canines even have a drinking fountain to quench their thirst. • Key Staff. Bron Ruf, Project Manager • Client: City of Hawthorne, Recreation and Community Services Department • Contact: Ms. Mickey Trefz-Winters (310) 345-0168 or (310) 643-7201 • Status: Completed June 2004 23 - -23- Pathway after completion Pathway Pathway after completion Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 AUGUSTUS F. HAWKINS NATURAL PARK, LOS ANGELES, CA Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, working closely with the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, has created an 8 acre natural park setting within a totally urbanized section of south Los Angeles. Incorporating natural vegetation and designing around existing avocado and walnut trees, LRM designed a passive park that includes an outdoor classroom/amphitheater, a nature center, market garden and native tree nursery. Also included in the project are a parking area to accommodate 50 cars and one bus, two restroom facilities, drinking fountains and seating areas that blend with the natural aesthetics of the park. • Client: Mountains Recreation Conservation Authority • Contact: Stephanie Landregan, Project Manager (310) 985-5126 • Status: Completed December 2000 Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 ' PIONEER NEIGHBORHOOD PARK, TEHACHAPI, CA Lawrence R. Moss & Associates is working with the City of Tehachapi to provide preliminary design, construction documents, and site observation for the renovation of a neighborhood park with both passive and active amenities. Planting and trees are designed to blend into the surrounding neighborhood and there are areas for a tot lot, basketball court, picnic tables, and a horseshoe pit. • Key Staff: Bron Ruf, Project Manager ' • Client: City of Tehachapi • Contact: Mr. Greg Garrett, Capital Projects Manager (661) 822-8532 • Status: Preliminary design completed December 2004 The following pictures shown are plan renderings showing different layouts for the client to review to determine which plan suits their needs the most. It is an effective tool which helps the client to make informed decisions. Conceptual Designs with different configurations for Pioneer Neighborhood Park -25- Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 PALM STREET LINEAR PARK, BELLFLOWER, CA The primary design objective of the almost 3 acre parcel is to develop a beautiful, environmentally sensitive urban park that provides a safe place for neighbors to play. The key design elements for the park include a series of soft-bottom swales that will capture and treat stormwater run-off from the adjacent 91 Freeway. Additionally the project will integrate a natural woodland feel by incorporating California native plant demonstration gardens among meandering walking paths and pedestrian bridges over the swales. In addition to the natural features, the park design also includes a basketball court, two playgrounds, picnic tables and a ,parking area with permeable paving. The project is a partnership with the City of Bellflower and the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy. Key Staff: Tori Kjer, Project Manager • Client: City of Bellflower • Contact: Mr. Brian Lee, Director Community Development Department (562) 804-1424 ext. 2224 • Status: Construction Documentation to be completed December 2008, Estimated Construction Completion April 2009. S• a ..weoimh ``a~nm~we.. -m«cm~or+~~.~o. roms~nnrom~u.ai on...~m~cu gym../awwa~amv.~m ~~iy ~ ~ vwraaa a.aror' ~m.~.ev~.a... S nr ~yy ._r ,0 s" _ JJ Ll'.I.lU1~ W3.ll.NLtlL 1. .rS.. Lam . C1 U d~ 1 0:' Palm Street Linear Park - concept plan o City of Bellflower -26- Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 LA BONITA PARK PHASE I, LA HABRA, CA $ 3,500,000 LRM was retained by the City of La Habra to perform a feasibility analysis on an existing conceptual plan, revise and refine the plan, prepare construction documents, assist with the bidding process, and oversee construction of the first phase of improvements to this 22.5 acre multi-use park. Due to the location of the park and the significant changes proposed, this project involved a lengthy and detailed public comment and review process. In total, LRM conducted two public workshops for general improvements to the park, two additional workshops for the skatepark component, and presented the designs for approval before three different reviewing bodies. Improvements to the park include replacement of an existing sub-standard lighted softball field with two new lighted fields, new bleachers, scoreboards, and a combination concession stand and restroom facility. The lighting for the new fields will feature state-of-the-art fixtures that focus the illumination on the field, and minimize the amount of spillover light that might impact nearby residences. Other improvements include a greenbelt with shaded pathways for walking a 10 000 square foot skatepark a lighted multi- lRA, CA i SCALE: 1'aW'4" -NORTH f . purpose sport court, rehabilitation of an existing restroom and equipment facility, and reconfiguration of the park's pathways and amenities to provide full access to persons with mobility limitations. • Client: City of La Habra, Community Development Department • Contact: Mr. Steve Castellanos, Public Works Director (562) 905-9724 • Status: Completed Summer 2002 -27- Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 PELONA VISTA PARK MASTER PLAN, PALMDALE, CA LRM worked in conjunction with the City of Palmdale on the 73-acre Pelona Vista Park Project. The project included ten new soccer fields, lighting, two restroom buildings, one concession building, two parking lots, tot lot, picnic areas, and various other site amenities. Landscape planting features drought tolerant desert plants and drip irrigation. The design was performed in compliance with the City's Joshua Tree and Native Vegetation Preservation and Desert Vegetation Preservation Plan Ordinances. • Key Staff: Bron Ruf, Project Manager • Client: City of Palmdale, Department of Public Works • Contact: Mr. Steve Williams, City Manager (805) 255-4994 • Status: Completed June 2000 • Cost: $7 Million DESCANSO GARDENS, LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA $2,500,000 Rose Garden: Lawrence R. Moss and Associates has designed a rose-themed garden which occupies the 5 acre site of the former rose garden at Descanso Gardens. The International Rosarium depicts the history of the rose, from its historic origins to its contemporary worldwide popularity. Five thousand rosebushes, representing every type of rose, are displayed in a series of informal plantings as well as 18 themed garden vignettes each showcasing roses with their own planting concept. All companion plants have been carefully chosen for their historical relationships to the roses and for foliage and floral compliment. Informational signage about the roses and their companion plantings will be placed throughout the garden. The new design has made the rose garden. barrier free. A craftsman styled education pavilion, an ornate iron Victorian gazebo, a children's maze, an early California mission garden are also included. Lake and Waterfall: Lawrence R. Moss and Associates also designed a lake and waterfall spillway that serves as a bird sanctuary at Descanso Gardens. Located West and elevated above the rose gardens are two large ponds that had served as large retention basins for the runoff of the surrounding hills. It also serves as a way station for some migratory and local water fowl that frequent the area. The ponds were regraded and dredged into one larger, deeper lake, and an island refuge for birds was created including quiet, safe shoreline areas -28- Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 where geese and ducks can retreat from human contact. Meandering, naturalized trails were designed with two new viewing decks and a small boardwalk through a new marsh area. The eucalyptus grove was cleaned up and enhanced to provide better accessibility and interpretive opportunities for visitors. The master plan also included expansion and enhancement of the "native plant" area on the west shoreline with the introduction of additional drought tolerant native California plants for demonstration and educational purposes supporting County and state water conservation efforts. Through careful grading and construction of new concrete and natural stone outcroppings, a rushing, cascading waterfall was built to serve as a major point of interest and continue to serve as an overflow channel for controlling water levels in the lake. New trails, benches and two wood bridges were added to allow visitors to view the waterfalls and to view the lake and rose gardens from above and below the 15' height of the falls. Planting design for the area included masses of native alders, sycamores, and redwoods to enhance the waterfall area and give cool, shady canopy to this space. • Client: Descanso Gardens Guild • Contact: Mr. Frank Simerly, Superintendent (Retired) (818) 790-7631 • Status: Completed May 1994 CAMP CUMORAH MASTER PLAN, ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST, CA $1,500,000 LRM and Associates is working with the Boy Scouts to revitalize this private camp area to accommodate retreats and adult users. The master plan provides direction in siting new paths and cabins within the camp so that the camp can accommodate more campers and physically challenged users. Adding a challenge/confidence course, dormitories with showers, and new paths will be in the first of two or three phases. The camp is previously used for cub scout activities with no private showers. The master plan addressed using the camp for year round activities to take advantage of its close proximity to the Angeles Crest ski areas. Client: Boy Scouts of America San Gabriel Valley Council 3450 East Sierra Madre Boulevard Pasadena, CA. 91107 Contact: Mr. Marty Baldwin, Project Director (626) 351-8815 Completed: Master Plan finalized July 1997 -29- H. CLIENT REFERENCES Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 'Agency_ irm Contact Phone Number Protect' City of Palmdale Mr. Steve Williams, (805) 255-4994 Pelona Vista Park 38250 Sierra Highway City Manager Master Plan and Palmdale, CA 93550 Feasibility Study UCLA Extension Ms. Stephanie Landregan, (310) 985-51.26 Augustus F. 10995 Le Conte Avenue, Program Director (310) 825-9414 Hawkins Natural Suite 414 Landscape Architecture Park; Bosque Del Los Angeles, CA 90024 Rio Hondo City of Hawthorne Ms. Mickey Trefz-Winters (310) 345-0168 Glasgow Linear 4455 West 126th Street Director of Public Works (310) 643-7201 Park Master Plan Hawthorne, CA 90250 (Retired) Descanso Gardens Mr. Frank Simerly, (818) 790-7631 Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive Superintendent (Retired) Rose Garden Master La Canada Flintridge, CA Plan, lake and 91011 waterfall City of La Habra Mr. Steve Castellano, (562) 905-9789 La Bonita Park 621 West Lambert Rd. Public Works Director Master Plan La Habra, CA 90631 Boy Scouts of America Mr. Marty Baldwin, (626) 351-8815 Camp Cumorah San Gabriel Valley Council Project Director Master Plan 3450 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 City of Desert Hot Springs Mr. Dan Patneaude, (760) 329-6448 City Hall and Civic 65950 Pierson Blvd. Former Public Works Director, Center Master Plan Desert Hot Springs, CA Now with the Desert Hot 92240 Springs Water District -3~- Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 Lawrence R. Moss & Associates is pleased to submit this fee schedule for Landscape Architectural Services for a Parks, Recreation, and General Facilities Master Plan and a Feasibility Study for the development of a public trail along Southern California Edison Transmission Corridor. The following is our fee breakdown: Park & Recreation Master Plan Phases One, Two, Three, and Four Master Plan Fee: $75,000.00 to $150,000.00, Depending upon design decisions Feasibility Study for the development of a public trail along Southern California Edison Transmission Corridor Phases One, Two, Three, and Four Feasibility Study Fee: ADDI'T'IONAL SERVICES AND HOURLY RA'Z'ES: $25,000.00 - $35,000.00, Depending upon design decisions The following is our hourly rate schedule: LAWRENCE R. MOSS & ASSOCIATES, INC. Principal $ 150.00/hr. Senior Associate $ 135.00/hr. Associate $115.00/hr. Office Support $ 95.00/hr. The following shall not be considered part of the above fees for such services and will be charged for as noted: Revision(s) to any previously approved drawings shall be charged for at the rate of $135.00 per hour. If you should have any questions regarding this fee proposal, please do not hesitate to call Larry Moss at (818) 248-5200 or email at larry@lrmassoc.com. Very truly yours, awrence R. Moss, President LAWRENCE R. MOSS AND ASSOCIATES, INC., A.S.L.A. -31- Lawrence R. Moss & Associates, Inc. 3458 Ocean View Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91208 J. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The overall costs for the proposed Scope of Work for the Master Plan can be minimized if you allow some "wriggle room" for the following tasks: 1. NEEDS ASSESSMENT a. Review and analyze current department services relative to existing financial and human resource allocations and make recommendations for addressing gaps in service provisions. 2. COST & FINANCIAL ANALYSIS a. Provide information required to develop a 15-year detailed funding and financing plan - including costs to implement the recommendations for development of new parks and facilities and for the renovation of existing parks and facilities. b. Compile and organize costs into those needed for 1) correction of current deficiencies, 2) necessitated by growth from new development, and 3) an improvement in existing standards. ' c. Prepare cost projections in current dollars for the recommended priorities for capital improvements. Cost estimates shall include acquisition, capital improvements, operations (i.e. programs), and maintenance. ' 3. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN a. Projected cost analysis and alternatives for funding and financing for land acquisition, ' development and operations. b. Recommendations for updating existing park ordinances and fees. c. Any other information deemed appropriate -32-