UltraSystems SOQ: Environmental Consulting for Large-Scale Plans

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Providing Intelligent Solutions for Large-Scale Master Plans

UltraSystems is a certified as a UDBE | WBE | SBE firm


TABLE OF CONTENTS

About the Firm ............................................................................................................................... 3

Areas of Expertise .......................................................................................................................... 4

• Environmental Due Diligence ............................................................................................................ 5
• Site Selection and Analysis

• CEQA and NEPA Compliance ............................................................................................................ 6
• CEQA and NEPA Documentation
• Mitigation Monitoring Plans
• Public Process/Community Outreach

• Construction Environmental Management ......................................................................................... 8
• Permit Compliance
• Construction Monitoring & Reporting
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans

• Technical Studies .............................................................................................................................. 9
• Aesthetics/Visual Studies
• Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas
• Biological Resources
• Wetland Delineation and Permitting
• Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plans
• Cultural Resources
• Environmental Site Assessment
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Land Use
• Noise & Vibration
• Socioeconomics/Environmental Justice

Client Testimonials ...................................................................................................................... 14

Representative Experience............................................................................................................ 16

Key Personnel ............................................................................................................................. 22

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About UltraSystems
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About the Firm
UltraSystems is a leading multidisciplinary
consulting firm whose focus is helping our clients
successfully navigate federal, state, and local
environmental regulations. We have served both public and
private sector clients throughout California since the founding
of the firm in 1994.
UltraSystems offers a broad range of environmental
consulting services with a particular emphasis on
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation. We
believe that accurate and objective environmental
information and analysis is a fundamental component of
sound land use planning and decision-making.
We maintain an experienced staff of nearly 30 professionals covering a wide range of
disciplines, including planning, biology, geology, cultural resources, air quality, noise, economics, and
hazardous materials. Our interdisciplinary team approach enables us to proactively solve problems.
Our solutions emphasize anticipation and resolution of environmental issues early in the planning
process, when the applicant has the greatest flexibility to design the project in a way that avoids or
minimizes costly permitting and mitigation requirements.
UltraSystems approaches the preparation of each environmental document
with an emphasis on quality and thoroughness of analysis. Because a
“It was a pleasure working with UltraSystems project’s environmental document is sometimes scrutinized by interested
on the Arlington Heights Sports Park
environmental process. Your professionalism,
parties, the potential environmental effects of the project must be fully
responsiveness and technical proficiency was analyzed and disclosed. Although any environmental document can be legally
a great asset in helping the City of Riverside challenged, a document that is thoroughly prepared using clear language and
complete the initial study, MND, and other CEQA with substantial evidence supporting each conclusion is likely to withstand any
documentation. We look forward to working with
legal challenges that might be raised.
you in the future.”
UltraSystems is client focused and our staff works closely with clients to
- Randy McDaniel, Project Manager,
identify project goals and the most effective means to achieve them. Return
City of Riverside, Parks, Recreation,
and Community Services customers and referrals constitute the core of our growing client list. Superior
Department. performance on initial projects with new clients has frequently been rewarded
by sole source contracts on future projects. Such routine votes of confidence
demonstrate the firm’s ability to provide clients with exceptional consulting
advice and support. Specific client and project information is found later in
this SOQ.

UltraSystems is a certified UDBE, WBE, SBE firm. Our professional staff of 35 full-time employees
and 75 independent consultants are dedicated to maintaining a small business environmental, with
big business capabilities. We are committed to providing quality services that meet the needs of our
clients.


Areas of Expertise








and the public.



Areas of Expertise
We have a long and successful history of providing sustainable solutions to meet our client’s
development needs. With the singular objective of effectively leading our clients through the
environmental review process, UltraSystems offers a full range of environmental planning and
management services that include the following areas of expertise:

EnvironmEntal DuE DiligEncE
Opportunities and Constraints Analysis

lanD uSE analYSiS anD EntitlEmEntS
Creative Solutions For Development Opportunities

cEQa anD nEPa comPliancE
Initial Studies
Environmental Assessments
Environmental Impact Reports
Environmental Impact Statements
Mitigation Monitoring Plans
Findings of Fact
Public Process/Community Outreach

conStruction EnvironmEntal managEmEnt
Permit Compliance
Construction Monitoring & Reporting
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans

tEchnical StuDiES
Aesthetics/Visual Studies
Air Quality/Health Risk/Greenhouse Gas
Biological Resources
Wetland Delineation and Permitting
Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plans
Cultural Resources
Environmental Site Assessment
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Land Use
Noise and Vibration
Socioeconomics/Environmental Justice


Areas of Expertise | Environmental Due Diligence

opportunities and constraints analysis
UltraSystems helps its clients determine the environmental regulatory risks
inherent in developing a specific site. During the opportunities and constraints
analysis, UltraSystems employs its talented pool of urban and environmental
planners, scientists, archeologists, biologists, GIS specialists and other technical
staff to perform a site reconnaissance of baseline environmental
characteristics; assess environmental regulatory risk associated
with developing the site or portions of the site; and outline
regulatory permit and timeline requirements. We then prepare
a report that maps potential resources onsite, highlights
any areas of concern, and specifies anticipated regulatory
requirements and associated timelines. The Environmental
Due Diligence report includes recommendations,
as needed, for further resource studies and agency
consultation to help identify and reduce environmental
issues and to comply with federal, state, and local
permitting requirements.

creative Solutions for Development opportunities
UltraSystems recognizes the importance of maximizing
the development potential of a site in order to enhance
its overall viability and value. By understanding the land use
policies, environmental thresholds and unique environs associated with a project,
UltraSystems provides guidance through the discretionary review and entitlements
process to ensure success that is congruent with the client’s vision, while at
the same time corresponding to the goals and policies of the governing local
jurisdiction. UltraSystems further understands the importance of connecting with
the personnel assigned to process the discretionary land use applications. With a
top management team comprised seasoned professionals with top level municipal
experience; UltraSystems is able to offer its expertise to secure the requisite
land use approvals. The combination of knowledge and past success positions
UltraSystems as a unique partner for identifying opportunities and creating land
use development solutions.



Areas of Expertise | CEQA and NEPA Compliance

cEQa and nEPa Documentation
UltraSystems is thoroughly experienced with implementing
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance and is a
recognized leader in the preparation of legally-defensible
CEQA and NEPA documentation. We routinely prepare
Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Mitigated Negative
Declarations (MNDs), Initial Studies and other CEQA
documents as well as Environmental Impact Studies
(EISs), Environmental Assessment (EAs), and
Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSIs) for NEPA
compliance.
Our diverse clients include the Bureau of Land
Management, California Public Utilities Commission,
US Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish
and Game, Counties, Cities, Special Districts, and power producers (i.e., Southern California Edison,
Florida Power and Light, Pacific Gas and Electric, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, etc).
UltraSystems offers integrated CEQA and NEPA analysis and preparation services that include project
scoping, analysis, public review, findings, and project approval, such as:

• Scoping Meetings, Outreach Meetings and Public Hearings
• Preparation of Project Description, Initial Study, and Notice of Preparation
• Definition and analysis of Project Alternatives
• Preparation and distribution of Draft and Final documents (i.e., EIRs, EISs, MNDs, EA’s)
• Response to Public Comments
• Preparation of a Mitigation Monitoring Programs
• Preparation of Findings of Fact/Statement of Overriding Considerations (if warranted)

UltraSystem’s technical staff are skilled in the preparation of EIR/EIS documentation. We utilize a
project team approach, employing Resource Specialists with a depth of expertise in the following
resource areas:
• Air Quality • Noise
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions • Mineral Resources
• Aesthetics/Visual Resources • Population & Housing
• Agricultural/ Soil Resources • Public Services
• Biological Resources • Socioeconomic/Fiscal Impact
• Cultural /Paleontological Resources • Transportation & Traffic
• Environmental Justice • Utilities, Energy & Service System
• Geology • Growth Inducing Impacts & Cumulative
• Hazards & Hazardous Materials Impacts
• Hydrology and Water Quality • Monitoring Plans & Reporting
• Health and Safety • EMI/EMF
• Land Use/Recreation



Areas of Expertise | CEQA and NEPA Compliance

mitigation monitoring Plans
UltraSystems utilizes its expertise in mitigation and monitoring planning,
design, and construction to track CEQA and NEPA mitigation measures as
required by state and federal guidelines. Our services include mitigation
monitoring plans, coordination with agencies to determine specific
responsibilities for various program elements, pre-construction surveys
for sensitive species, onsite monitoring to assure compliance, and post-
construction documentation of compliance with the plan. We also review
proposed and existing plans to measure their effectiveness against their
original intent. Our mitigation monitoring plans are designed with the objective of meeting agency
approval.

Public Process/community outreach
Public input is required by NEPA and CEQA regulation. Our consultation
and communication experts are experienced in working with numerous
stakeholders to bring large, complex projects to successful completion.
Specific expertise includes:

• Preparation, implementation and management of the public process,
including community relations strategies and community involvement
• Creating community presentation materials and communication tools
• Developing and maintaining mailing lists for notices
• Facilitation and public workshop management
• Conducting or moderating meetings and discussions
• Assuring appropriate supply of hand-outs and collateral materials
• Providing translated written materials into appropriate languages
• Recording comments and summarizing workshops and meetings
• Property owner consultation
• Key stakeholder and media liaison
• Public relations management



Areas of Expertise | Construction Environmental Management

Permit compliance
UltraSystems develops permit compliance management programs tailored
to the size and complexity of the project, to ensure that our clients are
in compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations
before, during, and after construction activities. We strategically assess
required permits, establish effective working relationships with agency
representatives, meet scheduled application deadlines, and expedite
application reviews. We routinely assist our clients in obtaining and adhering
to pre-construction, construction, and post-construction requirements for the
following environmental permits and approvals:

• CEQA and NEPA Mitigation Monitoring Plans
• Section 7 Threatened and Endangered Species
• Section 10 Water Crossings
• Section 404 and 401 Wetlands/Waters of the U.S.
• California Fish and Game Code Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Permit
• Section 101 National Historic Preservation Act – Native American Consultation
• Section 106 National Historic Preservation Act – Cultural Resources
• Title V Operating Permit – Air Quality
• Air Pollution Control District Authority to Construct Permit
• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
• Spill Prevention, Containment, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)
• California Coastal Development Permit

construction monitoring & reporting
We work with our clients to ensure construction compliance with federal, state, and local regulations,
including but not limited to, air quality, biological resources (i.e., sensitive habitats and species),
cultural resources, encroachment permits, grading permits, noise ordinances, stormwater BMPs, and
wetlands (see representative permit list above). UltraSystems provides construction staff training
to comply with regulations, ensure sensitive resources are protected during construction activities,
and prepares required monitoring reports for submittal to agencies, on schedule. We maintain
effective communication with the agency representatives and our client, meet scheduled monitoring
deadlines, and obtain agency approval.

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
UltraSystems develops general construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plans (SWPPPs) to assist clients in complying with Section 402 of the Federal
Clean Water Act NPDES regulations. Every construction site that disturbs one
acre or more, or is less than one acre but part of a larger common plan that
would disturb one acre or more, must comply with the State of California’s
General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction
Activities. The SWPPP must outline the Best Management Practices (BMPs)


planned for use on the site to prevent pollutants from leaving the project site. The submission of a
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is required prior to the issuance of an Improvement
Plan, Grading Permit or Encroachment Permit.

Areas of Expertise | Technical Studies

aesthetics/visual Studies
UltraSystems conducts visual analyses to provide a basis for assessing
potential project impacts in terms of NEPA and CEQA significance criteria.
The assessment includes an inventory of potentially sensitive viewing
areas, including scenic vistas, major view corridors, historic buildings, and
monuments; (2) visual simulations to provide a simulation of the view’s
appearance once the project is in place; (3) identification of the project’s
potential aesthetic impacts by comparison of existing views with simulations and in association
with land use regulations; and (4) evaluation of mitigation measures or revised design features, if
significant impacts are identified. UltraSystems aesthetic/visual studies meets resource agency
guidelines and NEPA and CEQA regulations.

air Quality/health risk assessments/greenhouse gas
UltraSystems utilizes the latest air quality modeling practices and techniques to accurately
quantify air pollutant emission and concentration levels for land development projects both during
construction and after project completion. The type of modeling utilized is determined by the latest
industry standards and the needs of both the regulatory agencies involved and the project specific
demands. Models in our inventory include;

• URBEMIS 2007- The URBEMIS2007 (Urban Emissions) computer program quantifies mobile
source, area source, and construction emissions based on the size and type of land uses
proposed. This model uses the California Air Resources Board’s EMFAC2007 model for on-road
vehicle emissions and the OFFROAD2007 model for off-road vehicle emissions.

• EMFAC 2007 –This model estimates emission rates of criteria pollutants for on-road mobile
sources operating in California. Emissions are calculated based on vehicle type, model year,
ambient weather conditions, and timeframe.

• OFFROAD 2007-The OFFROAD 2007 model estimates the activity and emissions of off-road
mobile emission sources such as construction equipment. OFFROAD contains a database of
default values for construction equipment information and can calculate emission factors based
on the type of equipment and year of use.

• ISC3- ISC3 is a steady-state Gaussian plume model which can be used to assess pollutant
concentrations from a wide variety of sources associated with an industrial complex. This model
can account for the following: dry plume depletion of particles; downwash; point, area, line, and
volume sources; plume rise as a function of downwind distance; separation of point sources; and
limited terrain adjustment. ISC3 operates in both long-term and short-term modes.



• AERMOD- AERMOD is an advanced plume model that
incorporates updated treatments of the boundary layer theory,
understanding of turbulence and dispersion, and handling of
terrain interactions. This is the dispersion model recommended
by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA).

Many regulatory agencies require preparation of human (HRAs)
for large scale planning projects to evaluate impacts from the
release of toxic air contaminants (TACs). Our services include
the preparation of Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) to estimate
cancer risks and non-cancer effects from TAC emissions on nearby
residents and other sensitive receptors. Such evaluations include
diesel particulate matter from diesel trucks servicing distribution
centers and large retail centers, benzene from gasoline service stations, and process TACs at large
industrial facilities. In addition, HRAs are prepared by quantifying toxic air emissions and resulting
health risks at sensitive receptors using advanced toxic air emission and health risk assessment
tools, including HARP and proprietary analytical tools.
UltraSystems’ air quality services also include analysis of greenhouses gases (GHG) per Assembly
Bill (AB) 32 (Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006). This includes using agency-approved methods
to estimate existing and potential greenhouse gas emissions from direct and indirect sources
(greenhouse gas inventories), recommending innovative greenhouse gas/air pollutant reduction
methods during the construction and operation of a project, investigating the use of renewable
energy sources/ energy efficient products, and quantifying the benefits of resource conservation
(e.g., electricity usage, recycling).

Biological resources
UltraSystems’ staff of biologists, botanists, and wetland specialists, together with a highly
skilled network of specialized contract wildlife biologists (including avian and fisheries biologists,
herpetologists, invertebrate biologists, and certified arborists) provides the technical expertise and
flexibility necessary to meet the specialized needs of each client. Our staff works on a regular basis
with a wide range of federal, state, and local permitting authorities, including the US Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS), California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), and Regional Water Quality
Control Board (RWQB).
Services offered include:
• General biological assessments/characterizations
• Focused special status species surveys
• Regulatory permitting (Section 7 and 10(a) Incidental Take Permits and
Section 2081 Permits)
• Botanical surveys (floristic surveys and focused rare plant surveys)
• Oak Tree Surveys
• Vegetation and habitat mapping
• Resource management and habitat restoration planning
• Habitat conservation planning
• Construction monitoring and permitting


UltraSystems maintains an ongoing subscription membership to the
California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) RareFind 3, the California
Department of Fish and Game’s computerized inventory of information on
the location and condition of California’s rare, threatened, endangered, and
sensitive plants, animals, and natural communities. UltraSystems also uses
GIS to accurately synthesize, analyze, and depict the location and extent of
resources.

Wetland Delineation and Permitting
UltraSystems provides expertise in delineating wetlands in compliance with Section 404 of the
federal Clean Water Act, regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and Section 1602
of the California Fish and Game Code, regulated by the California Department of Fish and Game
(CDFG). The USACE jurisdiction is determined in the field using the presence of an ordinary high
water mark (OHWM) and the methodology in the USACE 1987 wetland delineation manual. This
methodology requires that a jurisdictional wetland contain hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and
appropriate hydrology. CDFG jurisdiction is determined by the presence of hydrophytic vegetation,
the location of a definable bed and bank, and the presence of associated wildlife or fish resources.
UltraSystems employs sophisticated mapping techniques to assess the
boundaries of these jurisdictions and to calculate impacts associated with
project development. From there, we prepare a jurisdictional delineation
report describing baseline conditions and analysis of potential project
impacts to each jurisdictional feature, including methods, results, and
graphics depicting the approximate size and location of any jurisdictional
areas. The report is consistent with the requirements of USACE and CDFG
and is the necessary documentation for developing and processing Section
401 and 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act permits and obtaining a Section
1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement.

habitat mitigation and monitoring Plans
UltraSystems prepares Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Proposals (HMMPs) for projects requiring
habitat restoration to mitigate for impacts to biological resources and wetlands as required to comply
with resource agency authorizations (i.e., USACE, RWQCB, CDFG, USFW, etc). The HMMP involves
a detailed description of baseline biological resources and the environmental setting, existing
functions and values of the affected areas, mitigation goals and strategies, implementation plan,
performance criteria, maintenance and monitoring specifications and contingency plans. The HMMP
also describes site preparation activities, such as amending and redistributing topsoil, seeding and
planting, and provides recommendations for temporary irrigation systems and fencing, including
detailed construction drawings and specifications. Installation methods, maintenance procedures,
and performance monitoring and reporting requirements are defined in the report, with the objective
of achieving the overall goals and performance standards of the habitat restoration activity.




cultural resources
UltraSystems cultural resource capabilities include archaeological and historic site identification and
evaluation, mitigation design and implementation, construction monitoring and compliance, and all
aspects of regulatory compliance support. We assist our clients in regulatory compliance with the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation
Act (NHPA), the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), the Native American Graves
Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and other
state-level environmental assessment laws and regulations. We also have extensive experience with
Native American consultation.

Environmental Site assessment
UltraSystems provides Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) services related to the identification of
hazardous materials, including Phase I Environmental Due-Diligence, Phase II Site Characterization
Studies and Phase III Remediation Plans. Some of these assessments are included as part of the
CEQA and NEPA process and many are performed for on-going businesses or property ownership
transfers.

geographic information Systems (giS)
UltraSystems utilizes spatial analysis and mapping techniques
to record significant features of a project study area, such
as biological resources, land use coverage, topography, and
hydrology, geology, and artifact densities. Our GIS capabilities
enable us to locate, record, and present significant amounts
of project data and perform sophisticated modeling and
spatial analysis to guide decision-making in site development.
UltraSystems provides GIS resources for a wide range
of environmental analyses, including (but not limited to)
biological inventory, land use planning, demographic modeling,
environmental justice analysis, and viewshed analysis. This
diverse project information can be mapped with precision to allow for more complex and defensible
resource studies. High quality cartographic materials and thoroughly defined analyses are standard
products for our GIS services.

land use
UltraSystems’ land use planners routinely assess land use characteristics of the project site and
vicinity, local comprehensive land use designations and zoning, plans and policies, and the project’s
conformance with applicable plans and policies for compliance with resource agency requirements
and NEPA and CEQA guidelines. We provide an assessment of proposed land use changes, land use
compatibility issues, short-term construction impacts, and cumulative impacts associated with long-
term land use trends in the project area.




noise and vibration
During the planning, construction and operations phases, our noise experts measure, predict and
evaluate the noise and vibration generated by a project as well as their impact on sensitive receptors.
Our noise services include:

• Noise contour mapping
• Noise modeling and monitoring
• Noise source compliance testing
• Design of noise abatement measures
• Exposure criteria, standards & regulations
• Compliance during construction
• Noise complaint investigation

UltraSystems’ technical experts record existing ambient noise levels using the Quest Technologies,
SoundPro, DL-1-1/3 noise meter that meets the standards outlined in ANSI S1.13-1995 (American
National Standard Measurement of Sound Pressure Levels in Air).The SoundPro Model Dl-1-1/3
measurement capabilities include instantaneous Sound Pressure Level; Lmin; Lmax; Lpeak and
Unweighted Peak Levels; Ln (statistics); Leq; Sound Exposure Level (SEL); and Time Weighted Average
(TWA).
To determine a project’s operational noise levels associated with project-generated traffic, UltraSystems
utilizes the Traffic Noise Prediction Model (TNM). The TNM Model calculates the peak hour Leq and
24-hour Ldn or Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) noise levels associated with traffic based on
a particular reference set of input conditions, including site-specific traffic volumes, distances, speeds,
topography and/or presence of noise barriers. To address short-term construction related impacts,
UltraSystems uses noise level data published by the US EPA that outlines the noise ranges of typical
construction equipment that can be found at various types of construction sites.

Socioeconomics/Environmental Justice
UltraSystems performs regional economic impact analyses of project sites using the Economic Impact
Forecast System (EIFS). Our specialists collect socioeconomic data (e.g., population, employment,
housing, tax base, etc.) and perform the required socioeconomic impact analyses using the EIFS impact
models. The analysis examines the effects of the proposed project on the availability of local housing
and local infrastructure (i.e., traffic, school, hospitals, municipal services, etc.), as well as effects on
population, short- and long-term employment, housing demand and availability, and the tax base. In
addition, to comply with Executive Order 12898 for environmental justice, UltraSystems routinely
assesses project impacts on minority or low-income populations in the project area.




Client Testimonials






and the public.



Client Testimonials
UltraSystems is proud to present a few recent testimonials from clients expressing their appreciation
for our services.

“I want to take my hat off to you and your team. Completing these reports and submitting them on
time is a huge milestone for our entire Anaheim to Los Angeles team!”

“It was a pleasure working with Ultra Systems on the Arlington Heights Sports Park environmental
process. Your professionalism, responsiveness and technical proficiency was a great asset in
helping the City of Riverside complete the initial study, MND, and other CEQA documentation. We
look forward to working with you in the future.” –
Randy McDaniel, Project Manager, City of Riverside, Parks,
Recreation, and Community Services Department.

“I will personally make sure that the hard work and effort that UltraSystems has shown with the
expedited San Diego Creek request is reflected in the scoring/evaluation and that UltraSystems will
definitely move up in the ranking.” -
Vinh Tran, P.E., Civil Engineer,
Project Management, RDMDCounty of Orange

“Betsy, indeed it was a pleasure working with you and the staff of UltraSystems over the last
three years. You folks did a very good job for us under the ENO70 contract. You were always
very responsive, technically proficient and reasonable in costs. You have played a major role in
facilitating Metro’s construction program. I will look forward to the opportunity to work with you
again in the future.” -
Carl Peter Ripaldi, Principal Environmental Specialist,
Metropolitan Transportation Authority

“I really appreciate the hard work and the quality of work that you and your staff at UltraSystems
do. Over the past few years I have been very impressed with UltraSystems’ work ethics,
comprehensiveness, thoroughness of documents, and responsiveness to clients’ and communities’
needs (note that this observation includes my tenure at LAUSD as well, where we worked on several
of the district’s new schools projects). Hopefully we will get to work more on some of our up-coming
projects within the downtown area, as you guys were very much involved with preparation of most
of the original CEQA documents for the Bunker Hill Redevelopment Project, which financed housing
and other redevelopment projects within the City.” -
Dr. Robert Manford, Senior Planner, Environmental Review Unit,
Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles



Client Testimonials

“Throughout the years and the numerous projects that you and your staff have worked on for our
Department, it has always been a great working relationship. I genuinely respect your technical
knowledge and professionalism in the outstanding work that was provided. I look forward to
continued success in working together on future projects.” -
Sarah D. Scott,
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Programs Development Division

“Once provided with the Notice to Proceed, UltraSystems performed their environmental services
with minimal technical direction from W.G. Zimmerman Engineering personnel. All work was
performed as required in a method that promoted accuracy, responsiveness, cost-effectiveness,
and timely Caltrans approval for projects with Federal Funding. UltraSystems personnel provided
effective communication throughout the project duration and answered any questions from W.G.
Zimmerman Engineering, Inc. Staff in a complete and satisfactory manner.” -
Bill Zimmerman, P.E., T.E., PTOE, President,
W. G. Zimmerman Engineering

“It is with great pleasure that I provide this letter in testament of the services provided by your
staff. I have worked with UltraSystems since you first founded your company, and although
some of your staff has changed over the years, customer service has never faltered. For this
reason and others, I have never hesitated to recommend your firm to my California clients. I
have found your fees to be competitive, your product deliverables always on time, and issues or
questions to be promptly and professionally addressed.” -
Ian E. Hattie, M.Sc.,
Associate, AMEC

“The performance of the work has been outstanding, and I have found that the technical staff at
UltraSystems were very thorough in preparing our work products and were easy to work with on all
of the assigned projects. We appreciate UltraSystems ability to easily transition when circumstances
change as flexibility is a key element to maintaining momentum. I would highly recommend their
services to other transit agencies.” -
Randy Floyd, Executive Director,
Antelope Valley Transit Authority

“UltraSystems Environmental, Inc. (UltraSystems) has provided environmental documentation
and report preparation services on behalf of CNC Engineering (CNC) for civil and transportation
projects. As the Project Manager, I worked directly with UltraSystems on processing NEPA
documents, biological assessments, paleontology assessments and on site performance review, to
our transportation and civil projects, I wish to communicate that UltraSystems has provided work
products and delivery of project tasks that have consistently exceeded the contractual requirements
stipulated by CNC.” -
Sean Nazarie, P.E,
Director of Engineering, CNC







Representative

Experience

and the public.



Representative Experience
Ultrasystems has been serving its diverse public and
private sector clients with environmental planning and
permitting solutions for 16 years. Our services are
tailored to meet our individual client’s project needs,
from environmental impact assessment and permitting
to resource management and planning, community
planning, economics and applied social sciences, and
information technology. UltraSystems’ clients come
to us with project challenges at a variety of scales
— no task is too small or too big; our professional
services are designed to meet your needs.
Our project experience spans wind and solar
development, energy conveyance, schools/
colleges, marinas/ports, urban landfills, brownfields,
infrastructure/bridges, stations/railroads,
dedicated busways, street improvements, public
works, airports, redevelopment, parks/recreation facilities, business parks, churches, corporate
headquarters, distribution/warehouses, transit villages, hospitality/timeshares, master plan
communities, regional community centers, health care/hospitals, entertainment complexes,
golf course development, research development campus, historical renovations, water, retail,
recreational, residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and other infrastructure-related
projects.
As such, we are expert in navigating a breadth of environmental programs, policies, and regulations
with technical aptitude. Please review our representative project experience for a taste of what we
do.



Representative Master Planned Project Experience
Client/Location Project Scope of Work Performed

MASTER PLANNED PROJECTS - RESIDENTIAL

cameron ranch associates llc Preparing Environmental Impact Report (EIR);
Cameron Ranch Specific Plan
riverside county, ca Conducting technical studies including air quality,
609-acre ranch property
biological, and cultural surveys.
Emerald Meadows Ranch Specific Plan
Prepared Environmental Impact Report (EIR);
Emr residential Properties Conducted technical studies including air quality,
279-acre mixed use development,
riverside county, ca biological, cultural surveys, hydrology, fiscal impact,
including 1,350 residential units and
hazardous, and traffic.
50 acres of commercial and retail
Prepared all necessary studies, including but not
limited to: compliance with CEQA and NEPA; Section
Heart of the City Specific Plan
city of San marcos 106 of the Natural Historic Preservation Act (NHPA);
San marcos, ca Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) 404, 402, and 401
200-acre mixed use development
regulations; California Department of Fish and
Game (CDFG) Section 1602; and Section 4(f) of the
Department of Transportation.
UltraSystems prepared all technical studies including
biological resource surveys, air quality, and noise
measurements and analysis. UltraSystems worked
closely with subconsultants on traffic engineering
and transportation planning; geotechnical
engineering; geologic and seismic hazards; and
cultural/historical reports.

The proposed project required the following:
 General Plan Amendment
 Specific Plan
 Environmental Impact Report
Fenton Business Park
 Tentative Subdivision Map
 Site Plans/Conditional Use Permits/Variances
Mixed use biotech, research and
(as required)
development, manufacturing, and office
city of San marcos  Section 404 Permit, U.S. Army Corps of
uses, including: multi-family residential,
San marcos, ca Engineers
open space, park, and infrastructure
 1602 Permit, California Department of Fish and
improvements pursuant to the City of
Game
San Marcos University Business Park
 Section 401 Certification, San Diego Regional
Specific Plan.
Water Quality Control Board
 State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
General Permit. The SWRCB General Permit
would require that a Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) be prepared and
certified
 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permit
 Construction Permit from the South Coast Air
Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
 10(a) Incidental Take Permit from the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service

Mixed use Residential Project
city of San Jacinto
Prepared Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND),
San Jacinto, ca Utilizing a 35-acre project site, plans
including technical reports for air quality, noise, and
included 166 apartments, each with
biological resources.
Project cancelled by developer one to three bedrooms, and 192
due to lack of funding townhouses planned as clustered six-
plexes.



University/Crest Planned Development
(PD)

Four Planning Areas comprising 247.8
Prepared Supplemental EIR containing technical
county of San Bernardino, ca acres.
studies that focused on air quality, land use, traffic,
San Bernardino county, ca
transportation and biological resources.
The original PD included 1,238
single-family homes, commercial
development, a school, park and open
space on 1,111.29 acres.
Woodview Terrace
Tentative Tract Map 15966 Prepared Environmental Impact Report (EIR),
city of chino hills
technical studies for cultural resources, noise, air
KB homes
190-acre, planned development (PD), quality.
chino hills, ca
with 247 single-family homes.

Residential Subdivision

45-residential lot subdivision. The
mccomic consolidated, inc.
subdivision was comprised of single, Prepared Acoustical Analysis.
indian Wells, ca
double-loaded loop roadway with 20
interior residential lots and another 25
lots along the project periphery.
Triangle Square

10-story mid-rise building, containing
120 residential condominiums within
city of costa mesa Prepared Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND),
a portion of the Triangle Square retail
costa mesa, ca technical study updates.
center that consisted of approximately
186,130 square-feet of commercial
uses. Triangle Square includes retail,
dining, and entertainment uses.
Clear Creek Canyon Drive
city of Diamond Bar Prepared Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND),
Tentative Tract Map 61066
Diamond Bar, ca technical study updates.

Citrus Heights North Specific Plan

270 acres of project development,
of which 163 acres included 1,207
homes; additional area for a park for
youth sports and private recreation
uses, detention basins, and primary
street right-of-way. Prepared Environmental Impact Report (EIR), along
lewis homes with technical studies for cultural resources, noise,
Fontana, ca An additional 10 acres of the project air quality.
site, on the northwest corner of Citrus
and Summit avenues, was proposed
for approximately 100,000 square
feet of retail and commercial space,
and another 10 acres at the northeast
corner of Lytle Creek Road and Summit
Avenue was proposed for 10,000
square feet.
Citrus Heights South Specific Plan Prepared an Environmental Impact Report (EIR),
lewis homes along with technical studies for cultural resources,
Fontana, ca 109 acres with 499 single-family noise, air quality.
homes



Stone gate Development Festival Ridge Residential
company, llc Prepared Environmental Impact Report (EIR), along
anaheim, ca 78 acres designed for 70 single-family with biological and air quality technical studies.
homes.
Sunset Ridge Specific Plan
Shapouri & associates
Prepared Environmental Impact Report (EIR), along
riverside county, ca
465 acres, designed for 1,200 homes with biological, cultural, and air quality technical
ranging from 7,200 to 32,670 square studies.
feet.
city of San Juan capistrano Whispering Hills
Prepared Environmental Impact Report (EIR),
San Juan capistrano, ca
biological, cultural and traffic technical studies.
470 acres, 356 housing units.
Highland Ranch-Parcel 23

The project constituted an incremental
development component of EHR,
on an approximately 1,776-acre
city of highland PUD initially approved by the County Prepared Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND),
highland, ca of San Bernardino in 1982, then technical study updates.
supplemented by the City of Highland.

Planning Area 23 was designated for
79 multiple-family residential (MFR)
units as part of the original EHR PUD.
Prepared Focused Biological Studies and Section
404/401/1603 Permits.

 Memorandum to Supplement Biology Information
in the Draft Environmental Impact Report
 Supplemental Delineation of Jurisdictional
Canyon Lake, Tentative Tract 28751
Waters and Wetlands
lusk company  Focused Survey for Special Status Plants
65 acres designated for 60 single-
riverside county, ca  Focused Survey for Least Bell’s Vireo
family homes.
 Focused Survey for California Gnatcatcher
 Focused Surveys Report
 Preparation of a Biological Assessment in
Support of Section 7 Permitting Under Federal
Endangered Species Act
 Permit Assistance for State and Federal Waters
and Wetlands
Southpointe Master Plan

171 acres for 200 single-family homes
Prepared Draft, Final and Addendum Environmental
Woodbridge homes and 290,000 square feet for office
Impact Reports (EIRs), air quality, biological, cultural
Diamond Bar, ca and/or commercial uses.
studies.



MASTER PLANNED PROJECTS - COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND RESORT

Redlands-Pioneer Business Center
Prepared technical studies including: air quality,
Prologis
Development of 54 acres, with five noise, and biological assessments for an Initial Study
redland, ca
speculative concrete tilt-up industrial and Mitigated Negative Declaration.
county of San Bernardino, ca
buildings (1,135,975 sq. ft.),
constructed in a single phase.
Crossroads Business Park
Prologis Expansion of a warehouse business
Prepared biological technical study.
ontario, ca park of 621,470 sq. ft. for an eventually
built-out to 1,350,930 sq. ft.
Citrus Plaza Project, 124 acres

The Citrus Plaza Project was a multi-
phased mixed-use center that included
a “power center” and a “regional mall.”
The total project square footage will be
approximately 1.85 million square feet
Prepared Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for
at buildout. Within the master-planned
commerce construction/ Concept Plan 5.
development, a variety of compatible
majestic realty
land uses were proposed, including
redlands, ca Prepared the Draft, Final, and Supplemental EIRs.
retail commercial, office professional
San Bernardino county, ca
development, a movie theater and
Prepared air quality, biological, cultural, noise,
other entertainment-orientated
hydrology studies.
uses, and numerous restaurant and
hospitality uses.

Tenants included: Kohl’s, Sport Chalet,
Target, Cost Plus Imports, Barnes
and Noble, Bed Bath & Beyond, and
Michaels.
Prepared the following:

 United States Army Corps of Engineers Section
404 Application
 Regional Water Quality Control Board Section 401
Application
 California Department of Fish and Game Section
1602 Application
Space center, inc. Ottawa Business Center  CEQA
victorville, ca IM sq. ft. Industrial-Build Out  Hydrology Report
 Jurisdictional Delineation
 Biological Technical Report
 Rare Plant Survey
 Mohave Ground Squirrel
 Coast Horned Lizard
 Burrowing Owl
 Desert Tortoise
 Cultural Resources
Canyon Springs Specific Plan
52-acre, freeway-oriented commercial
City of Riverside and Power Center that was planned
technical studies including air quality, noise,
Riverside, CA to include around 500,000 sq. ft. of
hydrology, geotechnical, and traffic.
development.



Hunt-Wesson Development
technical studies including air quality, noise, and
Mixed-use planned development
traffic.
lincoln Properties that included new structures for
Fullerton, ca warehouses, manufacturing and
office space. Included approximately
503,000 square feet of development,
along with infrastructure improvements.
The Club at Big Bear Village
Prestige resort Development, Prepared Focused EIR, technical studies that
inc. included visual resources, biological resources,
61-units, time-share development,
city of Big Bear, ca cultural resources, hydrology, hazards.
located on approximately 8 acres.
Mixed-use commercial and industrial
gale and Wentworth
Included 11 acres of industrial Prepared Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND),
city of lake Forest
development, consisting of 203,760 technical studies.
lake Forest, ca
square feet in Pacific Commercentre
Technology Park.
EDA Grant for the Carson Town Center

carson town center Included 56 acres of industrial uses,
carson, ca including 685,000 square feet of Prepared EDA grant on behalf of City of Carson.
warehouse uses and 242,223 square
feet of research and development and
manufacturing uses.
Development of 150,000 square feet
city of South El monte Prepared Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND),
of commercial space; 13 single-family
El monte, ca technical studies.
homes.










and the public.

Key Personel



Key Personnel

Betsy Lindsay - Principal in charge
UltraSystems’ President and CEO, Ms. Lindsay has overall responsibility
for business and project management, contract administration, resource
allocation, and quality control. She has more than 25 years of experience
in environmental planning and permitting, redevelopment, fiscal impact
analysis, economic development, and facility planning. Ms. Lindsay also
manages all corporate endeavors and assists with the QA/QC process of
environmental documents. Specific responsibilities include overall project management, preparation
and processing of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA) documents, and associated entitlement obligations for large-scale public and private
infrastructure projects.

Education: M.U.R.P., Master of Urban and Regional Planning; B.A. in Geography

Ken Koch - associate Principal
UltraSystems’ Associate Principal, Ken Koch, is an environmental planner
with 20 years of private consulting experience. He has served as a
consultant to a wide array of public and private sector clients ranging
from rural municipalities to the largest private landowners in the state
(Tejon Ranch Co. and Newhall Land & Farming Co.). Mr. Koch has directed
preparation of environmental compliance documents for projects including
marina developments requiring coastal development permits through
the coastal commission, master planned “new towns” covering tens of
thousands of acres, public and private educational facilities, industrial/
warehouse developments, general plan updates, and municipal infrastructure projects such as
roads, sewers, and similar backbone infrastructure. He maintains particular expertise with managing
the environmental review of high profile projects that are contentious or subject to legal challenge.
During his career, Mr. Koch has successfully managed the environmental review process for a
combined 30,000 residential dwelling units, 20 million square feet of industrial/warehouse space,
and 6 million square feet of commercial floor space.

Education: M.S., Environmental Policy and Planning; B.A., Environmental Health and Planning



Key Personnel

Kendall Jue - Deputy Director of Environmenal Services
UltraSystems’ Deputy Director of Environmental Services, Kendall Jue, has 28
years of experience in the preparation of environmental impact assessment
documentation. Mr. Jue is highly familiar with the requirements of both the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA). During his career, he has actively participated in the
environmental analysis for natural resource development for mining and
geothermal energy in compliance with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management
(BLM) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) NEPA guidance; highway improvement
projects in compliance with the California Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans) requirements;
and major infrastructure projects in compliance with the regulations of various local, State and
federal agencies, such as the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for
light rail tracks and stations, U.S. Air Force (USAF) for Southern California military installations, and
the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach for marine port facilities.

Education: B.A., Geography.

Robert Rusby, AICP - Senior Project manager
UltraSystems’ Senior Project Manager, Robert Rusby, has 33 years of
experience in the management and preparation of environmental impact
assessment documentation. Over his career, Mr. Rusby has successfully
managed numerous projects for local jurisdictions in southern and central
California, in completing environmental documentation in compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as well as the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). One of his areas of expertise is with
commercial-related projects and as such, he has managed projects for such
clients as the County of Kern, and the cities of Orange, La Verne, Garden
Grove, and Santa Ana.

Education: M.U.R.P., Master of Urban Planning; B.S., Park Administration; A.A., Ornamental
Horticulture Registration: American Institution of Certified Planners (AICP)



Key Personnel

Oliver Mujica - Senior Project manager

Mr. Mujica draws upon his 27 years of experience in land use entitlement,
environmental review and analysis, redevelopment implementation,
and project management. Mr. Mujica has a thorough knowledge and
understanding of the California Government Code, California Redevelopment
Law, California Planning Law, Subdivision Map Act, California Environmental
Quality Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act which provides him
with the exceptional expertise to manage and complete assignments in a
manner completely consistent with State requirements and guidelines. Mr. Mujica has served as a
leader in our industry by providing recognized expertise to local governments throughout southern
California. Mr. Mujica is a two-time recipient of the prestigious League of California Cities Helen
Putnam Award and has been honored with a Golden Nugget Award from the Pacific Coast Builders
Association. Having served four years as the Director of Community Development for the City of
South Gate, Mr. Mujica understands the environs that typically face local jurisdictions during the
discretionary review process, and his four year appointment as a Planning Commissioner for the City
of Mission Viejo provides him with an insight of the decision making process. Finally, Mr. Mujica has a
proven track record as a problem-solver and innovator to make a major contribution to a community
by building and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff, community leaders, and
elected officials.

Education: B.A., Architecture; B.A., Liberal Studies

Erinn Johnson, LEED AP - Senior Project manager
UltraSystems’ Senior Project Manager, Erinn Johnson, has over a decade
of work experience in Environmental Policy, Planning, and Regulatory
Compliance. She manages the environmental entitlement process, from
origination of project opportunities through construction compliance.
Ms. Johnson demonstrates consistent success in project management,
including development and execution of project plans; prioritizing and task/
resource delegation; proposal and budget management; time management;
strategic planning and direction; presentation; agency and client relations;
management communications; quality control; and client delivery. Her
technical work includes management of the preparation and approval of California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents for a variety of public
and private developments.

Education: B.A., Human Biology, focus Environmental Studies
Certifications; LEED Accredited Professional;
Certified Project Manager by PSMJ



Key Personnel
Renee Longman, AICP, LEED AP – Project manager

UltraSystem’s Project Manager, Renee Longman, is an urban and
environmental planner with extensive experience in the preparation and
management of CEQA and NEPA technical documents and coordination with
government and regulatory agencies. She has worked on a variety of projects,
including transportation, mixed-use, residential, educational, industrial,
and public works projects. As a planner, she works with public agencies in the identification of
existing land use conditions, analyzing a proposed project compatibility with existing land uses, and
assessing the consistency of a proposed project with relevant planning policies. Ms. Longman also
has experience in preparing aesthetics studies for environmental documents, zoning compliance,
permitting assistance, design review, and public outreach efforts including public workshops and
community meetings.

Education: M.S., Urban and Regional Planning; B.A., Geography
Certification: Accredited Professional, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

Connie Anderson - Project manager

UltraSystems’ Project Manager, Connie Anderson, has more than 10 years
of experience in project management, environmental impact analysis, and
document preparation for a wide range of environmental projects. Ms.
Anderson has managed, reviewed, and authored a full range of CEQA
and NEPA documents for projects led by cities, county departments,
transportation agencies, school districts, and State and federal agencies.
Ms. Anderson has been responsible for master-planning for Army installations
within the United States and Germany. She has participated in planning
charrettes with clients and stakeholders to discuss project strategy, site
planning, feasibility studies, design guidelines, and project budgeting.
Additionally, she has been responsible for program development and feasibility studies, NEPA
studies, Installation Design Guides, and site/urban planning projects for military projects.

Education: B.S., Environment and Resources



Key Personnel

Michael Rogozen, D.Env., Senior Principal Engineer

UltraSystems’ Senior Principal Engineer, Dr. Michael Rogozen, manages the
firm’s Air and Noise Group, and is responsible for consulting, technical project
management, and business development. He has 34 years experience in all
types of air quality practice, including air permitting in California, responses
to notices to comply and notices of violation, health risk assessment, carbon footprint studies,
ambient monitoring, dispersion modeling, pollution control technology assessment, economic
analysis of air pollution control alternatives, air toxics emission inventory development, offsite
consequence analysis, environmental database design, survey design and management, source test
design and analysis, subsurface methane investigations, regulatory analysis, and technical writing
and editing. Dr. Rogozen’s noise practice includes managing acoustical studies to support CEQA
documents, modeling train noise, and preparing noise control and monitoring plans for construction.
His clients have included the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, the California Air Resources
Board, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, the U.S. Navy, a large number of metal
plating facilities, food processing plants, architects and developers, and many cities and counties in
California.

Education: D.Env., Environmental Science and Engineering; M.S., Systems Engineering; B.S.,
Engineering

Mike Lindsay – air Quality & noise Scientist
Mike Lindsay is an Environmental Engineer with UltraSystems’ Air and Noise
Group with more than 16 years of experience performing air and noise
impact analyses in support of CEQA and NEPA documentation. Mr. Lindsay is
proficient in the air emissions inventory software package URBEMIS-2007, as
well as its core programs: EMFAC-2007 (a model for on-road vehicle emissions
and OFFROAD-2007 (a model for off-road vehicle emissions). He also performs
noise impact analyses for CEQA and NEPA documentation. His noise expertise
includes a focus on the design and execution of ambient noise sampling programs and traffic noise
models, including TNM 2.5. Mr. Lindsay’s noise services also include computation of both existing
and project-level ambient noise levels for use in noise assessments per CEQA and NEPA guidelines.
Mr. Lindsay is also a dynamic R&D engineer and technologist with a history of improving P&L by
developing innovative engineering solutions and by generating new business. He is a strategic thinker
with a record of enhancing products, systems and processes in multiple environments and industries,
including medical devices (co-holder of a patent), energy, transportation, and logistics.

Education: B.S., Electrical Engineering; A.A., Mathematics.



Key Personnel

Richard Friesen, Ph.D. - manager of Biological resources

UltraSystems’ Manager of Biological Resources, Richard Friesen, Ph.D, has
over 35 years of professional national and international experience as an
environmental scientist and wildlife biologist managing the monitoring of
construction activities of various projects, writing environmental assessments,
planning environmental conservation reserves, and directing field investigations of sensitive, rare,
threatened, and endangered plant and animal species. As Manager of Natural Resources, Dr. Friesen
brings to this project diverse experience in biological resources analysis for a large number of projects
in central and southern California. He has prepared focused biological plant and animal surveys for a
wide range of California plant and animal species. He has also prepared numerous biological resource
sections for project NDS, EIRs and EISs. Dr. Friesen served on the Review Panel of Biologists for the
trend-setting, highly-acclaimed Western Riverside County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan.

Education: Ph.D., Biological Sciences, Section of Ecology & Evolution; Graduate Work, Population
Ecology & Natural History; B.S., Biology
Certification: Certified Project Manager by Project Management Institute

Paul Brenner - Permitting Program manager/Senior Biologist

UltraSystem’s Permitting Program Manager and Senior Wetland Biologist,
Paul Brenner, has over fourteen years of research and applied expertise
in aquatic biology and environmental sciences. Mr. Brenner specializes in
water-related permitting under Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act,
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 1602 of the California Fish
and Game Code, and Coastal Development Permits pursuant to the California
Coastal Commission. Mr. Brenner conducts and supervises the delineation
of wetlands and other jurisdictional waters for numerous projects throughout California. He has
managed the permitting of large linear projects, such as the Metropolitan Water District of Southern
California’s Inland Feeder Project, fiber optic installation projects throughout southern California, and
Caltrans road projects. He has negotiated permits for many water-related agencies and projects,
including numerous projects for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the Orange
County Water District, and County of Orange projects, and numerous housing development projects.
In addition, he has performed numerous focused surveys and habitat assessments for the arroyo
toad.

Education: M.S., Behavioral Neurobiology, B.S., Biological Psychology



Key Personnel

Stephen O’Neil, MA - manager of cultural anthropology & archaeology
UltraSystems’ Stephen O’Neil, Manager of Cultural Anthropology & Archaeology,
has 28 years of experience as a cultural anthropologist in California. He
has a wide range of expertise in Phase I Environmental Site Assessments,
archaeological resource assessment surveys, salvage operations, and cultural
background studies for various EIR projects. Mr. O’Neil has worked for several cultural resource
management firms, as well as government agencies and Native American entities. He has written
technical reports as well as published journal articles.

Education: M.A., Cultural Anthropology; B.A., Anthropology; A.A., General Education

Dan Herlihy, RG, CEG, CHG, PG, REA, - Senior Environmental Engineer
UltraSystems’ Senior Environmental Engineer, Dan Herlihy, has been involved
with hydrologic testing and analysis since 1976, and has performed aquifer
tests and hydrogeologic studies in a variety of geologic settings in California,
Wyoming, New Mexico, Texas, Australia and Mexico. Mr. Herlihy has been
selected as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) by the California Board of
Registration for Geologists and Geophysicists to develop qualifications for the
practice of hydrogeology in California. His hydrologic experience includes soil
and groundwater assessments for remediation investigations and feasibility
studies, and groundwater resource studies in unconsolidated and fractured
rocks. Mr. Herlihy has developed conceptual, finite difference and analytical modeling solutions to
design groundwater remediation programs and to assess groundwater resources.

Education: M.S., Geology; B.S., Geology.
Registrations: Registered Environmental Assessor; Certified Hydrogeologist; Registered Geologist;
Certified Engineering Geologist; Certified Professional Geologist.

Jim Aidukas - Quality Assurance/Quality Control Officer
UltraSystems’ Senior Project Engineer, Jim Aidukas, has over 30 years
experience in designing, construction, and systems operations evaluation
of petroleum handling facilities. His experience includes the design of
propane, butane, and gasoline storage facilities at the Elk Hills Naval Reserve
in Bakersfield, California; the design of a vapor recovery system for million-
barrel oil storage tanks for Caltex Oil Refinery in Sydney, Australia; the risk
management evaluation of petroleum operations for Travelers Insurance in
Southern California; the storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials
for the petroleum and landfill gas recovery and sales industry throughout the United States.

Education: B.S., Mechanical Engineering


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