List of Relevant Projects

Arellano Associates has worked with a variety of municipalities and other government agencies on a wide range of public outreach programs.  This has been the firm’s specialty since inception.  Our work experience has included general plan updates as well as other planning and public infrastructure programs.  Our projects have extended from local and master planning projects, environmental clearance projects, construction projects, project management support and public relations.  A select summary of our work experience is included below:

RAIL PROJECTS

Name of Project:		California High-Speed Train Los Angeles to San Diego via the Inland Empire
Client:		California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA)
Prime Contractor:		HNTB Corporation
Contact Name:		Jose Martinez (Cordoba Corporation), CHSRA Regional Program Manager
Address:		2677 N. Main Street, Suite 240, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone:		(714) 558-6124
E-Mail:		jmartinez@cordobacorp.com
Contract Amount:		$147,562 (07-08); $300,000 (08-09); $400,000 (09-10)
Completion Date:		June, 2009
Role:		Subconsultant for Public Outreach Program (Los Angeles to San Diego)
Project Context:		In 2005, CHSRA in cooperation with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) completed and certified a program level document for a high-speed train (HST) network over 800 miles long which connects the major metropolitan areas of the state. The proposed HST system stretches from San Francisco, Oakland and Sacramento in the north – to the Central Valley with service throughout – to Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, Orange County and San Diego in the south. The alignment crosses over 100 cities, three Caltrans’ districts (7, 8 and 11), two railroads (Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railway), and the Metrolink, Coaster, Amtrak and San Diego trolley transit systems.
Scope of Work:		AA is responsible for is responsible for the public outreach program of the Los Angeles to San Diego (via the Inland Empire) alignment of the California High-Speed Rail program.  AA works directly with the Authority’s regional program manager and team project manager on public outreach strategy, implementation, stakeholder meeting coordination and documentation.

Name of Project:		Pasadena Gold Line Foothill Extension – Connection to Ontario International Airport
Client:		Los Angeles to Pasadena Metro Blue Line Construction Authority (Legal Name)
Prime Contractor:		Arellano Associates
Contact Name:		Mr. Habib Balian, Executive Director, Metro Gold Line Construction Authority
Address:		406 E. Huntington Drive, #202, Monrovia, CA  91016
Phone:		(626) 471-9050
E-Mail:		hbalian@metrogoldline.org
Contract Amount:		$ 14,311
Completion Date:		December 2007
Role:		Prime Consultant for the Public Information Program
Project Context:		The Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension has completed environmental review of alternatives for the extension of the alignment from the existing terminus in Pasadena and to a final station in the City of Montclair.  At the urging of elected officials, Metro Gold Line began discussions with area officials and interested stakeholders to determine the feasibility of connecting the Metro Gold Line from the station in Montclair to Ontario International Airport (ONT).  A Feasibility Study needs to be completed, but first funded, in order to answer this early question.
Scope of Work:		Pivotal to the funding of a Feasibility Study will be evidence of local support and organization.  Toward that end, Metro Gold Line has formed a Stakeholders Advisory Group.  AA has been responsible for working closely with the Authority staff to provide the initial steps toward strategizing with the Stakeholder Advisory Group, facilitate committee meetings, and coordinate with the funding agencies, Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG). AA’s current work program has included coordination with defined set of Stakeholders, mapping out meeting agendas and meeting objectives, ongoing staff support, reporting and documentation.

Name of Project:		Metro Gold Line – Phase II Foothill Extension
Client:		Los Angeles to Pasadena Metro Blue Line Construction Authority (Legal Name)
Prime Contractor:		Booz Allen & Hamilton, Inc.
Contact Name:		Ms. Susan Hodor, Metro Gold Line, Public Affairs Manager (formerly with the Authority)
Address:		812 N. Allen Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
Phone:		(626) 798-0689
E-Mail:		Susanhodor@aol.com
Contract Amount:		$250,000 (several work orders)
Completion Date:		October, 2007
Role:		Subconsultant for the Public Information Program
Project Context:		Phase II of the Metro Gold Line proposes to extend the existing Metro Gold Line to 11 additional cities to the east, including Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale, Azusa, Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, Claremont and Montclair.
Scope of Work:		AA was responsible for working closely with the Authority staff to strategize, plan and implement a communications program to support all aspects of project phases to date, including preliminary planning, alternatives analysis and finally, the Draft Environmental Impact Report.

Name of Project:		Orange County CenterLine Light Rail Public Outreach Program
Client:		Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
Contact Name:		Ms. Jeanne Spinner-LaMar, OCTA, Program Manager, Special Projects
Address:		550 South Main Street, Orange
Phone:		(714) 560-5663
E-Mail:		jspinnerlamar@octa.net
Contract Amount:		$350,000 (over several contract periods)
Completion Date:		April, 2005
Role:		Consultant for the Public Information Program
Project Context:		Over a 12-year period, OCTA has studied the concept of implementing a light rail system in central Orange County.  The project was approximately 28 miles in length and was planned to traverse six cities including Fullerton, Anaheim, Orange, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa and Irvine.  The project considered several alternatives and an initial operating segment.
Scope of Work:		AA supported OCTA in implementation of the Public Information Program.  Interface with the local cities was critical to develop consensus and educate the wide array of community interest.  Workshops were held as part of the environmental process and outreach materials developed and implemented to communicate the project status within the county.

Name of Project:		California High-Speed Rail Authority Public Outreach Program
Client:		California High-Speed Rail Authority
Prime Contractor:		Townsend Raimundo Besler & Usher
Contact Name:		Kristine Deutschman
Address:		1717 I Street, Sacramento, CA  95814
Phone:		(916) 444-5701
E-Mail:		kris@kdcgroup.com
Contract Amount:		$164,147
Completion Date:		June, 2000
Role:		Subconsultant for Coalition Building focusing on the Southern California Hispanic Community
Project Context:		The California High-Speed Rail Authority is commissioned to bring legislation to the voters on the 2000 ballot for the funding of a High-Speed rail project connecting the major cities in California from Sacramento to San Diego.
Scope of Work:		AA was responsible for building a coalition within Southern California across eight counties, including Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, San Diego and Imperial.  This involved target marketing with the Latino community, including one-on-one interviews, organized roundtable border="0" discussions, formal presentations, solicitation of spokespersons and obtaining key endorsements.  Arellano Associates also supported the overall Earned Media campaign for High-Speed Rail.

HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS

Name of Project:		Interstate-15/ Interstate-215 Devore Interchange Improvement Project
Client:		San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG)
Prime Contractor:		AECOM - LAN Engineering (formerly known as LAN Engineering)
Contact Name:		Mr. Dennis Saylor, Project Manager
Address:		1170 W. 3rd Street, 2nd Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92410
Phone:		(909) 884-8276 x132
E-Mail:		dsaylor@sanbag.ca.gov
Contract Amount:		$166,317
Completion Date:		July, 2011
Role:		Subconsultant to LAN Engineering, Lead on Public Participation
Project Context:		Early project development work began in 2007 for the reconstruction of the Interstate 15/Interstate 215 interchange in Devore. The project study report and project report/environmental document will study a number of proposed improvements, including the addition of one northbound lane and one southbound lane on Interstate 15 between Interstate 215 and Glen Helen Parkway. These improvements would reduce traffic delays, improve the flow of goods through the region and boost access to freight facilities in the San Bernardino Valley and the Victor Valley.
Scope of Work:		AA is responsible for the development of a Community and Agency Involvement Plan.  The development of this Plan involves close coordination with the SANBAG and must be in accordance with Caltrans’ Project Development Procedures Manual. Additional tasks include coordination and facilitation of public information scoping meetings during the environmental study process as well as round table border="0" meetings with key agency and project  stakeholders.

Name of Project:		Interstate 215 HOV Gap Closure Project (formerly known as the I-215 Bi-County Improvement Project)
Client:		San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG)
Prime Contractor:		LSA Associates. Inc.
Contact Name:		Arlis Childs, SANBAG
Address:		1170 W. Third Street, 2nd Floor, San Bernardino, CA  92410
Phone:		(909) 889-8611, x149
E-Mail:		achilds@sanbag.ca.gov
Contract Amount:		$100,000
Completion Date:		Ongoing
Role:		Subconsultant for Public Information Program
Project Context:		AA is working together with LSA and LAN Engineering to assist SANBAG and the Riverside County Transportation Commission in the seven mile project involving the completion of preliminary engineering and environmental documentation for the widening of Interstate 215, south of Interstate 10 freeway in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
Scope of Work:		AA responsibilities include a variety of community outreach activities, including the development of a comprehensive community contact database, gathering public input and public concerns, providing briefings to local officials and agencies, and soliciting public input regarding potential project alternatives.

Name of Project:		State Route 71 / State Route 91 Interchange Improvement
Client:		Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Prime Contractor:		Parsons
Contact Name:		Ms. Eliza Echevarria, Community Relations Manager
Address:		4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor, Riverside, CA 92502
Phone:		(951) 787-7141
E-Mail:		eechevarria@rctc.org
Contract Amount:		$136,500
Completion Date:		January 2010
Role:		Subconsultant to Parsons, Lead on Public Participation
Project Context:		The connection between State Route 91 and State Route 71 (SR-91/SR-71) in and near the City of Corona is critical to reduce traffic congestion in this area. RCTC is proposing a set of improvements to the SR-91/SR-71 interchange, which provides a vital link between the counties of Riverside, Orange and San Bernardino. The proposed interchange improvements will reduce daily traffic delays, enhance driver safety, boost inter-county connections, support the movement of goods, and facilitate mobility throughout Southern California. The total cost of the improvements is estimated to be $100 million.
Scope of Work:		AA provides public outreach support, including creation of a Public Involvement Plan, coordination of public meetings and stakeholder presentations, development of a project website and collateral material, creation and maintenance of the project database, and preparation of responses to project inquiries.

Name of Project:		Interstate 215 Widening Projects, Interstate 15 to Nuevo Road
Client:		Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Prime Contractor:		Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan (PBS&J)
Contact Name:		Mrs. Lisa DaSilva, Project Manager
Address:		4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor, Riverside, CA 92502
Phone:		(951) 787-7141
E-Mail:		ldasilva@rctc.org
Contract Amount:		$194,220
Completion Date:		July, 2010
Role:		Subconsultant to PBS&J, Lead on Public Participation
Project Context:		From the San Bernardino County line in the community of High Grove, the I-215 travels south serving the communities of Riverside, Moreno Valley, and Perris until it joins with the I-215 in the community of Murrieta. The widening will cover 29.25 miles and is designed to relieve traffic congestion, improve freeway operations and contribute to the area’s economic vitality.
Scope of Work:		AA responsibilities include preparation of a Public Participation Plan, coordination of public meetings, development of a project website, newsletters and presentation materials, and coordination of speaking engagements for RCTC staff.

Name of Project:		Interstate-10 HOV Lanes – Ontario to Redlands
Client:		San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG)
Prime Contractor:		Parsons Transportation Group
Contact Name:		Mr. Abunnasr Husain, Project Manager
Address:		1170 W. 3rd Street, 2nd Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92410
Phone:		(909) 884-8276 x141
E-Mail:		ahusain@sanbag.ca.gov
Contract Amount:		$95,813
Completion Date:		2010
Role:		Subconsultant to Parsons, Lead on Public Participation
Project Context:		Early project development work began in 2007 for the addition of high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes to I-10 between Ontario and Redlands. The new lanes will help relieve traffic congestion, boost access to logistics centers and hospitals/trauma centers, promote ridesharing and improve the movement of goods through the San Bernardino Valley.
Scope of Work:		AA responsibilities include development of a Community and Agency Involvement Plan, which includes: stakeholder briefings, including elected offices; public notices and distribution of documents to support the Environmental Assessment and Initial Study; collateral material, such as project fact sheets and/or electronic bulletins; community database, including focus upon Environmental Justice contacts, for direct and electronic mail distributions; public meetings/open houses; meeting support, including noticing, advertisement, site coordination/planning, logistical support, staffing and notetaking; ongoing client meetings/support.

Name of Project:		Interstate 5 Corridor Improvement Project (SR91 to I-605)
Client:		California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), District 7
Prime Contractor:		LSA Associates, Inc.
Contact Name:		Ron Kosinski, Caltrans, District 7
Address:		100 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA  90012
Phone:		(213) 897-0703
E-Mail:		Ron.Kosinski@dot.ca.gov
Contract Amount:		$27,500
Completion Date:		June, 2009
Role:		Lead Consultant for the Public Information Program
Project Context:		Interstate 5 (I-5) is a major regional transportation corridor that extends the entire length of the western United States from Mexico to Canada. It also serves as the backbone of the transportation system connecting the major urban centers of Los Angels County and Orange County.  I-5 was originally constructed as a six-lane facility in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.  The portion of I-5 north of Interstate 605 (I-605) has been widened to eight mixed-flow lanes. The portion of I-5 in Orange County south of State Route 91 (SR 91) has been widened to 10 lanes [eight mixed flow lanes and two High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes].  The section of I-5 between the vicinity of SR 91 and I-605 in Los Angeles County is currently composed of six mixed-flow lanes.  This segment acts as a traffic bottleneck and effectively limits capacity for the entire corridor.  To address these deficiencies, an EIR/EIS is being developed collectively by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Caltrans, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA), and Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), in cooperation with the I-5 Consortium Cities Joint Powers Authority (I-5 JPA).
Scope of Work:		Arellano Associates was responsible for ongoing public outreach support and communication during the EIR/EIS clearance process, including community contact database, public hearing planning and coordination, and public comment documentation and processing.

Name of Project:		Orange County / Los Angeles Intercounty Transportation Study
Client:		Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
Prime Contractor:		IBI Group
Contact Name:		Ms. Wendy Garcia, Project Manager
Address:		550 S. Main Street, Orange, CA 92863
Phone:		(714) 560-5738
E-Mail:		wgarcia@octa.net
Contract Amount:		$55,500
Completion Date:		May, 2008
Role:		Subconsultant to IBI Group, Lead on Public Participation
Project Context:		The Orange County Transportation Authority, in cooperation with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO), conducted a study focusing on border issues and opportunities between Orange and Los Angeles counties.
Scope of Work:		AA prepared and implemented a Public Involvement Plan (PIP) for the Orange County/Los Angeles Intercounty Transportation Study to gain public input and foster awareness of the project among the corridor communities, elected officials and key stakeholders.

Name of Project:		Interstate 405 Freeway
Client:		California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), District 7
Prime Contractor:		P&D Consultants
Contact Name:		Ron Kosinski, Deputy District Director, Caltrans, District 7
Address:		100 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA  90012
Phone:		(213) 897-0703
E-Mail:		Ron_Kosinski@dot.ca.gov
Contract Amount:		$114,813
Completion Date:		July, 2008
Role:		Lead Consultant for the Public Information Program
Project Context:		Caltrans, District 7 has a number of projects along the Interstate 405 (I-405) corridor between Interstate 10 (I-10) and State Route 101 (SR-101) that have a high level of public and political interest as well as controversy.  These projects are in various stages of development.  Some are in the initial environmental planning stage while others are in or nearing construction.  These projects affect a diverse group of communities that require Caltrans to dedicate substantial time to answering inquiries from the public and elected officials.
Scope of Work:		Arellano Associates served as an extension of Caltrans staff in developing a public informational program to keep all interested parties informed of the current and immediate future activities associated with these projects.  Arellano Associates responsibilities included the management of the stakeholder database, development, production and distribution of a series of project newsletters, the coordination and completion of stakeholder meetings and elected officials briefings, the development and production of collateral material.

Name of Project:		Multi-County Goods Movement Action Plan
Client:		Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
Prime Contractor:		Wilbur Smith Associates
Contact Name:		Michelle Smith, Metro
Address:		One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA  90017
Phone:		(213) 922-3057
E-Mail:		smithmi@metro.net
Contract Amount:		$136,017
Completion Date:		December, 2006
Role:		Subconsultant for Public Outreach Support
Project Context:		Multi County Goods Movement Action Plan is a coordinated planning effort by seven agencies in Southern California, including the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG), the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC), the San Diego Associated Governments (SANDAG), the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and the California Department of Transportation ("Caltrans").  Together, these participating agencies agreed to develop a goods movement action plan that will benefit the entire region.  The MCGMAP will be a regional framework for goods movement initiatives, to be developed collaboratively by the county transportation commissions, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), Caltrans, councils of governments, the ports, the private sector (railroads, trucking companies, shippers, etc.), and other agencies involved in the movement of freight (e.g. Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority).  Substantial work in the goods movement arena already has been undertaken in this region with some notable border="0" successes, but these efforts have not been guided by a coordinated, overall framework. Such a framework is needed to meet rapidly growing demand for freight movement, and to ensure prudent investment of public and private resources in the region's extensive and complex goods movement system.
Scope of Work:		For this effort, Arellano Associates provided outreach support services to the participating agencies, including the development and tabulation of two region-wide surveys, the coordination of regionwide county workshops, county-specific media relations, the coordination and completion of presentations through the region, postings to the project website and ongoing committee support.

Name of Project:		MTA Soundwall Program – Priority 1, Noise Barrier Scope Summary Reports & Environmental Documents
Client:		Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
Prime Contractor:		Tetra Tech, Inc.
Contact Name:		Ms. Martha Mac, Community Relations Manager
Address:		One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA  90012
Phone:		(213) 922-2844
E-Mail:		macm@metro.net
Contract Amount:		$95,000
Completion Date:		September, 2002
Role:		Subconsultant for the Public Information Program
Project Context:		The implementation of SB45 in January 1999 transferred the jurisdiction over delivery of the soundwalls from Caltrans to LACMTA who has assumed responsibility to delivery 120 individual soundwall projects identified by Caltrans as qualifying for noise abatement.  A set of 24 soundwall projects in nine different local jurisdictions is the first slated for implementation.
Scope of Work:		AA was responsible for the implementation of the Public Information Program.  Interface with the local cities was critical to develop an agreed upon approach for communication to the affected residents and businesses.  AA developed a catered approach within each jurisdiction and worked with city and MTA staff to ensure proper communication and implementation.

Name of Project:		I-15 Comprehensive Corridor Study
Client:		Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
Prime Contractor:		Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade Douglas
Contact Name:		Steve Smith, SANBAG
Address:		1170 W. Third Street, 2nd Floor, San Bernardino, CA  92410
Phone:		(909) 884-8276 x134
E-Mail:		ssmith@sanbag.ca.gov
Contract Amount:		$55,000
Completion Date:		June, 2005
Role:		Subconsultant for Public Information Program
Project Context:		Interstate 15 is the subject of a 46-mile study being led by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG), Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and Caltrans to evaluate transportation needs for the I-15 corridor from State Route 60 in Riverside County to D Street/National Trails Highway in Victorville.
Scope of Work:		Arellano Associates created an outreach program to provide multiple opportunities for information sharing and public involvement, applying cost-effective tactics that resulted in demonstrable input, working seamlessly with the technical analysis and documenting input for technical team consideration.  Tasks completed included developing a comprehensive project database, a community survey, which was administered at key public activity centers along the corridor as well as online.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Name of Project:		Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)
Client:		City of Anaheim
Prime Contractor:		PB Americas, Inc.
Contact Name:		Richard Sandzimier, Senior Planning Manager
Address:		505 S. Main Street, Suite 900, Orange, CA 92868
Phone:		(714) 973-4880
E-Mail:		Sandzimier@pbworld.com
Contract Amount:		$557,110.06
Completion Date:		June 2012
Role:		Public Information Program
Project Context:		The City of Anaheim is leading the design and construction of the ARTIC project , which will be located on Douglas Street between the Honda Center and Angels Stadium of Anaheim.  Phase 1 of the transportation center is envisioned as an iconic structure that will provide a variety of transportation services to the Southern California including OCTA bus services, Metrolink services, and future rail services including High Speed Train.
Scope of Work:		Arellano Associates is leading the public involvement efforts during the design and construction phases of the project.  A comprehensive public outreach project is being implemented including:  contact database, enhanced website, development of key messages, public meetings and presentations, development and coordination of a speakers’ bureau, development of collateral materials (fact sheets, brochures, newsletters), media relations, elected officials, agencies and organization presentations, stakeholder briefings, special events coordination, industry and trade conference presentations and exhibiting, video production and social networking.

Name of Project:		State Route 210 Public Information Program
Client:		San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG)
Prime Contractor:		Arellano Associates
Contact Name:		Ms. Deborah Barmack, Executive Director
Address:		1170 W. Third Street, 2nd Floor, San Bernardino, CA  92410
Phone:		909/884-8276 ext. 120
E-Mail:		dbarmack@sanbag.ca.gov
Contract Amount:		$1,500,000; $750,000 (two consecutive contracts)
Completion Date:		1997-2002; 2002-2007
Role:		Prime Consultant for Public Information Program
Project Context:		SANBAG together with Caltrans built the State Route 210/Foothill Freeway and serves as a new east-west connection between San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties.  The freeway extends from Route 66 in the City of La Verne to Interstate 215 in the City of San Bernardino, stretching 28.2 miles.
Scope of Work:		AA was responsible for developing and managing the Public Information Program for the new Route 210 Freeway, including community and resident relations (public meetings, hotline management, etc.), community database management, public agency coordination, media relations, collateral material design and development, advertising, crisis communications, and a Safety Education Campaign and a Business Support Program.

Name of Project:		New Model Colony East – Phase I Communications Program
Client:		New Model Colony Builders, LLC
Prime Contractor:		Stantec Consulting, Inc.
Contact Name:		Ms. Christina Leach, Project Manager
Address:		3105 E. Guasti Rd,  Ontario, CA 91761
Phone:		(909) 390-8880
E-Mail:		Christine.leach@stantec.com
Contract Amount:		$66,057
Completion Date:		September, 2007
Role:		Lead Consultant for Communication Program
Project Context:		NMC Builders initiated a program to invest in Ontario’s future through a series of infrastructure improvements with the objective of paving the way for future long-term community development. This group of builders worked in partnership with the City of Ontario to redevelop this former agricultural area into a place of diversity encompasing a mix of residential neighborhoods, high intensity regional serving centers, employment opportunities, and an activity core supporting and serving as a focal point for the sustainable community of the future.
Scope of Work:		AA was responsible for development of a Communication Program to support the construction phase. As part of this effort, AA interacted with all project representatives, including the project team consultants, City of Ontario, Caltrans, construction contractor and other key stakeholders.  Tasks included development of a project message; preparation and issuance of construction notification materials to the public and targeted audiences; assist the project team and City in the management of any public issues identified.

Name of Project:		Alameda Corridor-East Community Outreach (Construction Phase)
Client:		Alameda Corridor-East Construction Authority
Prime Contractor:		Lee Andrews Group
Contact Name:		Sharon Neely, ACE
Address:		4900 Rivergrade Rd., Suite A120, Irwindale, CA  91706
Phone:		(626) 962-3552
E-Mail:		sharon@theaceproject.org
Contract Amount:		$60,000
Completion Date:		June, 2003
Role:		Sub-Contractor for Community Outreach
Project Context:		Selected San Gabriel Valley Cities and the County of Los Angeles formed the Alameda Corridor- East Construction Authority as the agency responsible to oversee the rail/street grade separations and “Jump Start” safety improvements.
Scope of Work:		For this grade separation program in the San Gabriel Valley, Arellano Associates provide public outreach support to the grade separations planned for the cities of Industry and Pomona.  For each project, Arellano Associates identified and maintained communication with affected property owners and local stakeholders, including one-on-one meetings, collateral material, joint meetings, media relations and public presentations.  Arellano Associates commenced its work with ACE during the environmental phase and continued throughout construction.

Name of Project:		State Route 74 Construction – Segment 2 and 3
Client:		Riverside County Transportation Commission
Prime Contractor:		DMJM-Harris
Contact Name:		Rick Aspril, DMJM
Address:		264 South Leland Norton Way, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Phone:		(909) 382-2084
E-Mail:		rick.aspril@dmjmharris.com
Contract Amount:		$55,000
Completion Date:		December, 2006
Role:		Subconsultant for Public Information Program
Project Context:		RCTC completed the State Route 74 improvements, including widening from a two-lane highway, into a four-lane highway between the cities of Lake Elsinore and Perris.
Scope of Work:		For the Riverside County Transportation Commission, AA worked directly with the Construction Management team to coordinate communication activities with affected properly owners and stakeholders along SR-74 between the I-15 and the City of Perris.  For this community area, which is more rural and somewhat secluded, outreach efforts relied upon door-to-door approaches, direct mail and multiple community meetings.  Key issues of concern to this community were property acquisitions, staging of property movements, access, noise and general inconvenience.

Name of Project:		Interstate 10 Freeway Widening Public Information Program
Client:		San Bernardino Associated Governments
Prime Contractor:		Arellano Associates
Contact Name:		Ms. Deborah Barmack, Executive Director
Address:		1170 W. Third Street, 2nd Floor, San Bernardino, CA  92410
Phone:		909/884-8276 ext. 120
E-Mail:		dbarmack@sanbag.ca.gov
Contract Amount:		$250,000
Completion Date:		Mid 2008
Role:		Lead Consultant for the Public Information Program
Project Context:		In November, 2005, the San Bernardino Associated Governments commenced construction on the widening of Interstate 10 from Orange to Ford Streets in the City of Redlands, approximately 2.5 miles.  One additional travel lane was added in each direction and 11 bridges were widened as part of this $46.5 million (construction) project.  In addition, 4,386 meters of soundwalls were built along both sides of the freeway improvements. The project was completed in 2008.
Scope of Work:		Arellano Associates was responsible for the SANBAG’s comprehensive Public Information and Safety Program.  This program included regular project updates to local residents, businesses and key stakeholders along the construction corridor.  Outreach methods include direct mail, groundbreaking ceremonies, open house meetings, public hotline, website postings and ongoing traffic/construction advisories.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS

Name of Project:		State Route 74 Upper Ortega Widening Project
Client:		California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), District 12
Prime Contractor:		LSA Associates, Inc.
Contact Name:		Smita Deshpande, Branch Chief, Environmental Planning
Address:		3337 Michelson Drive, Suite CN-380, Irvine, CA 926112
Phone:		(949) 724-2245
E-Mail:		Smita_deshpande@dot.ca.gov
Contract Amount:		$43,703.58
Completion Date:		February, 2009
Role:		Subconsultant for the Public Information Program
Project Context:		Caltrans District 12 is in the process of improving the transportation system, facilities, and adjacent properties within Orange County. Several projects have been identified for technical environmental studies as required under NEPA and CEQA.
Scope of Work:		AA key outreach tasks during the environmental technical phase included public meeting logistics coordination, development of public meeting materials, preparation and dissemination of meeting notifications and advertisements, and compiling of a master project database.

Name of Project:		State Route 91 Widening Project (Between SR-55 to SR-241 Toll Road)
Client:		California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), District 12
Prime Contractor:		LSA Associates, Inc.
Contact Name:		Smita Deshpande, Branch Chief, Environmental Planning
Address:		3337 Michelson Drive, Suite CN-380,  Irvine, CA 926112
Phone:		(949) 724-2245
E-Mail:		Smita_deshpande@dot.ca.gov
Contract Amount:		$34,531.19
Completion Date:		February, 2009
Role:		Subconsultant for the Public Information Program
Project Context:		Caltrans District 12 is in the process of improving the transportation system, facilities, and adjacent properties within Orange County. Several projects have been identified for technical environmental studies as required under NEPA and CEQA.
Scope of Work:		AA key outreach tasks during the environmental technical phase include public meeting logistics coordination, development of public meeting materials, prepare and disseminate meeting notifications and advertisements, and compile a master project database.

Name of Project:		Community Meetings Emissions Reduction Program
Client:		Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railway
Prime Contractor:		Arellano Associates
Contact Name:		Lupe Valdez, Director, Public Policy and Community Affairs
Address:		13181 Crossroads Parkway North, Suite #500, Industry, CA 91746
Phone:		(626) 935-7617
E-Mail:		lcvaldez@up.com
Contract Amount:		$262,794 (Cumulative to date)
Completion Date:		Ongoing (2009)
Role:		Subconsultant for Public Outreach
Project Context:		As a part of its efforts to promote a comprehensive emissions reduction program, the California Air Resources Board (CARB), in cooperation with representatives from Union Pacific (UP) Railroad and BNSF Railway (BNSF), has implemented an outreach effort to present the results of the draft railyard health risk assessments and mitigation plans for UP and BNSF railyards located in Southern California. These mitigation plans are part of ARB’s efforts to reduce public exposure to diesel exhaust (diesel PM) emissions statewide by 85 percent by 2020.
Scope of Work:		AA was responsible for the UP and BNSF Railway community meetings being held in San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Joaquin counties. Outreach tasks also included project database management, meeting coordination, notification, development of meeting handouts and program reports.

Name of Project:		Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Air Quality and Source Apportionment Study
Client:		Los Angeles International Airport
Prime Contractor:		Jacobs Consultancy
Contact Name:		Norene Hastings, Environmental Specialists, Mitigation Compliance
Address:		1 World Way, Suite 225, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone:		(310) 646-9553
E-Mail:		nhastings@lawa.org
Contract Amount:		$38,892
Completion Date:		2008
Role:		Sub-consultant for Community Outreach
Project Context:		The Source Apportionment Study is a research project that will advance the understanding of air quality culpability analysis. The results of the Study will form the basis for air quality analysis on all major airport projects in the future.
Scope of Work:		AA is responsible for development and implementation of a Community Outreach Program in support of Phases I and II of the study. The public outreach tasks are critical to the success of the project and provide a direct link between this landmark study and the varied public stakeholders. Tasks include participation at team meetings, technical working group meetings and facilitation of public workshops; development and maintenance of a comprehensive project database; preparation of communication materials and tools, including public meeting handouts, project display boards, and power point presentations.

Name of Project:		State Route 2 Freeway Terminus Public Outreach Program
Client:		Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Prime Contractor:		Jones & Stokes
Contact Name:		Dolores Roybal-Saltarelli
Address:		One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA  90012
Phone:		(213) 922-3024
E-Mail:		roybald@metro.net
Contract Amount:		$235,000
Completion Date:		June, 2010
Role:		Subconsultant for Public Outreach
Project Context:		SR-2 was originally planned and constructed in 1959 to connect with the Hollywood Freeway (US 101) through the neighborhoods of Silver Lake and Echo Park. In 1962, as a result of local community opposition, the full build-out plan was rescinded and construction was terminated at the present SR-2 terminus near Glendale Boulevard and Duane Street. In January 2002, the Project Study report/ Project Development Support (PSR/PDS) was completed to address the reconstruction of the terminus. The purpose of this project is to develop a balanced solution for the SR-2 that helps improve transportation mobility in the region while improving local congestion and land use concerns.
Scope of Work:		Arellano Associates is responsible for ongoing public outreach support and communication on this major project of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, including advertisements, notification, database management, public comment documentation, meeting logistics and staffing.

Name of Project:		Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project (TRTP)
Client:		California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
Prime Contractor:		Aspen Environmental Group
Contact Name:		John Boccio
Address:		CPUC Energy Division, Area 4-A 505 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone:		(415) 703-2641
E-Mail:		jbx@cpuc.ca.gov
Contract Amount:		$84,477
Completion Date:		June, 2009
Role:		Lead Consultant for Public Communication Program
Project Context:		The TRTP, proposed by Southern California Edison (SCE), includes a series of new and upgraded electric transmission lines and substations to deliver electricity generated from new wind energy projects. SCE proposes transmission upgrades in Kern County, Los Angeles County, and San Bernardino County. The proposed TRTP would strengthen the reliability of SCE’s transmission system by creating a new path for high-voltage electricity to meet the increasing demand of Southern California electricity customers.
Scope of Work:		AA responsibilities included the preparation of a Public Participation Plan, management of the project database, planning and implementation of public scoping meetings, coordination with repository sites and participation in team meetings to discus public involvement activities.

Name of Project:		City of Banning’s Liberty XXIII Renewable Energy Power Plant Project
Client:		City of Banning
Prime Contractor:		Aspen Environmental Group
Contact Name:		Jim Earhart, Project Manager
Address:		176 E. Lincoln, Banning, CA 92220
Phone:		(951) 922-3266
E-Mail:		jearhart@ci.banning.ca.us
Contract Amount:		$36,030
Completion Date:		June, 2009
Role:		Lead Consultant for Public Communication Program
Project Context:		The City of Banning was preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Liberty Energy LLC’s (Liberty Energy) proposed Liberty XXIII Renewable Energy Power Plant Project.  The City of Banning, as the local lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, was proposing to construct a new biomass power plant, located at the eastern terminus of Westward Avenue in the City of Banning, Riverside County, California.
Scope of Work:		AA responsibilities included the management of the project database, planning and conducting of scoping meetings, coordination with repository sites and participation in team meetings to discus public involvement activities.

Name of Project:		Tippecanoe/Anderson Avenue Interstate 10 Interchange Improvements
Client:		San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG)
Prime Contractor:		Arellano Associates
Contact Name:		Jane Dreher, Public Information Officer
Address:		1170 W. 3rd Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410
Phone:		(909) 884-8276
E-Mail:		jdreher@sanbag.ca.gov
Contract Amount:		$12,826.20
Completion Date:		June, 2008
Role:		Prime Consultant for Public Outreach
Project Context:		SANBAG and its partner agencies are planning major improvements to this interchange and local streets that will dramatically relieve traffic and enhance access to schools, hospitals, businesses, homes and San Bernardino International Airport. SANBAG is leading efforts to complete preliminary engineering and the environmental document.
Scope of Work:		AA responsibilities included development of key project concepts; compilation of a project outreach database; coordination of a neighborhood meeting and a public information meeting for the project area, which encompasses the City of Loma Linda, City of San Bernardino and unincorporated San Bernardino County; and development of collateral materials, including a project fact sheet, presentations, meeting notices and advertisements. Key materials were prepared in English and Spanish.

Name of Project:		Alameda Corridor-East Community Outreach (Environmental Phase)
Client:		Alameda Corridor- East Construction Authority
Prime Contractor:		The Sierra Group
Contact Name:		Sharon Neely, ACE
Address:		4900 Rivergrade Rd., Suite A120, Irwindale, CA  91706
Phone:		(626) 962-3552
E-Mail:		sharon@theaceproject.org
Contract Amount:		$90,000
Completion Date:		May, 2000
Role:		Sub-Contractor for Community Outreach
Project Context:		Selected San Gabriel Valley Cities and the County of Los Angeles formed the Alameda Corridor- East Construction Authority as the agency responsible to oversee the rail and local street improvements.
Scope of Work:		AA was responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of city workshops to discuss the planned construction projects for each community along the alignment.

MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

Name of Project:		Apache Trail Roundabout, Cabazon
Client:		Morongo Band of Mission Indians
Prime Contractor:		Associated Engineers (Jim Imbiorski, 909/980-1982)
Contact Name:		Michael Milhiser, Chief Administrative Officer Morongo Band of Mission Indians
Address:		11581 Potrero Road, Banning, CA  92220
Phone:		(951) 755-5115
E-Mail:		Michael_Milhiser@morongo.org
Contract Amount:		$98,763
Completion Date:		September, 2008
Role:		Prime Consultant for Public Information Program
Project Context:		Traffic congestion is a critical concern at the Interstate 10 interchange at Apache Trail in Cabazon. This interchange is the principle access to the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Desert Hills Premium Outlets, Cabazon Outlet Mall, Hadley’s Fruit Orchards, the Morongo gas station, and neighboring restaurants. A five-way stop sign serves this interchange. The heavy volume of recreational traffic, coupled by this five-way stop, has created a Level of Service “F” at this location.  Construction is set to begin in spring 2008 on two “roundabouts” at the intersection of Apache Trail and Seminole Drive and the intersection of Apache Trail and Main Street. These roundabouts will provide free-flow driving conditions for local motorists and improve the Level of Service rating to an “A.” During the approximate four-month construction period, it will be necessary to fully close this interchange for approximately 36 consecutive days, starting on or about May 27, 2008 and ending no later than July 2, 2008.
Scope of Work:		Arellano Associates was responsible for the community outreach and public notification of all the changes surrounding the Apache Trail Interchange during this major re-construction.  As part of its communications effort, Arellano Associates conducted local business outreach, developed collateral material, conducted a public meeting, compiled and updated a contact database, interacted with local media, coordinated communication with emergency responders, assisted with the completion of a ramp closure study and planed a ribbon-cutting.

Name of Project:		Compass Blueprint Marketing & Public Outreach Program
Client:		Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
Prime Contractor:		Fregonese Calthrope Associates
Contact Name:		Mark Butala
Address:		818 W. Seventh Street, 12th Floor, Los Angeles, CA  90017
Phone:		(213) 236-1945
E-Mail:		butala@scag.ca.gov
Contract Amount:		$400,000
Completion Date:		June, 2008
Role:		Subconsultant for Public Outreach
Project Context:		The critical issue for the future of the San Gabriel Valley and southern California is how to manage the region’s explosive growth while protecting and enhancing the quality of life. To address this issue, SCAG developed the Compass Blueprint program. Driven by four key principles: mobility, livability, prosperity and sustainability.  To achieve the benefits of this Vision, the region needs to increasingly rely on land use strategies.
Scope of Work:		Arellano Associates provided ongoing project support for this major planning program of Southern California Association of Governments, including coordination of program branding, marketing efforts, public meeting support, Awards Program coordination, database management and demonstration project support.

Name of Project:		Alternative Technologies for Municipal Solid Waste
Client:		City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Public Works
Prime Contractor:		URS Corporation
Contact Name:		Miguel Zermeno, Bureau of Sanitation
Address:		1149 S. Broadway Street, Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA  90015
Phone:		(213)485-3611
E-Mail:		miguel.zermeno@lacity.org
Contract Amount:		$225,000
Completion Date:		2008
Role:		Subconsultant for Public Outreach Program
Project Context:		Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) is currently working on its Solid Waste Integrated Master Plan (SWRP).  One of the components of the plan involves the directive to have an alternative technologies facility operational in 2010.  Towards that end, BOS initiated a study to consider various alternative technologies for processing municipal solid waste.  Following that landmark study, it began Phase II of the Alternative Technologies Study, which involves the selection of a technology and contractor as well as siting a facility.
Scope of Work:		AA, together with The Robert Group, lead the public outreach campaign that focused on education and facilitation of project information to targeted audiences.  This outreach effort, involved a full range of tools including: various meeting/briefings, collateral materials, website design and media support.  The outreach campaign was designed to support the ongoing technical work effort being completed by URS including the identification of a preferred technology, contractor and site selection.  As part of this effort, elected officials and agency briefings were held on a regular basis to ensure project awareness and support.

Name of Project:		City of Victorville – Niqualli Road Widening School Safety Program
Client:		City of Victorville
Prime Contractor:		Arellano Associates
Contact Name:		Monica Petersen, Public Information Coordinator
Address:		14343 Civic Drive, Victorville, CA 92393
Phone:		(760) 955-3306
E-Mail:		mpetersen@ci.victorville.ca.us
Contract Amount:		$6,101
Completion Date:		December, 2007
Role:		Lead Consultant for Public Outreach Program
Project Context:		The purpose of this School Safety Program is to support the City of Victorville Nisqualli Road Widening Project through the promotion of safety messages to Mojave Vista Elementary School and Lomitas Elementary School in an effort to lessen the impact to students, teachers and parents during construction.
Scope of Work:		AA was the lead consultant to the City in implementing a school safety program which reinforces the message of safety during construction and to provide information about safe driving and pedestrian access during construction.  Responsibilities included development of a fully bilingual (English/Spanish) program brochure; facilitation of school assemblies, including the preparation of a Power Point presentation to highlight “Play it Safe” strategies; and development of collateral materials to distribute at the school assemblies.

Name of Project:		“Watch the Road” Traffic Safety Public Awareness Campaign
Client:		City of Los Angeles, Department of Transportation
Prime Contractor:		Murakawa Communications
Contact Name:		Luz Echavarria, LADOT
Address:		100 South Main Street, 10th Floor, Los Angeles, CA  90012
Phone:		(213) 972-8447
E-Mail:		lechavar@dot.lacity.org
Contract Amount:		$36,140
Completion Date:		March, 2005
Role:		Subconsultant for the Public Outreach Program
Project Context:		In May 2004, the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), in conjunction with funding assistance from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), along with dedicated partners throughout Los Angeles County, launched the “WATCH THE ROAD” traffic safety education and awareness campaign.  These partner agencies formed OPERATION TRAFFIX, dedicated to reducing the toll of 700 fatalities and 88,000 injuries on Los Angeles county roadways annually, resulting in heart rending impacts to families as well as millions of hours of congestion.  The “Watch the Road” campaign recognizes that human behavior plays a significant role in traffic crashes, and seeks to address this rising public health issue.  For this reason, Operation Traffix invested in a multi-year traffic safety education and awareness campaign (Campaign) to modify unsafe behavior of motorists, pedestrians and cyclists in Los Angeles County, and hence, to reduce the number of traffic crashes and their resulting impact on traffic congestion.  The goals of the public awareness campaign were to create heightened awareness by the public of their personal responsibilities, modify behavior of roadway users in a positive way and to reduce selected traffic crash rates and freeway traffic congestion in targeted subject areas.
Scope of Work:		Arellano Associates assisted the lead consultant with outreach to the private sector, establishing partnerships with local organizations, and assisting with media relations.

Name of Project:		“Slow for the Cone Zone” Public Awareness Campaign
Client:		California Department of Transportation (Headquarters)
Prime Contractor:		Crocker Flanagan Public Relations
Contact Name:		Ms. Tamie McGowen, Caltrans
Address:		1120 N Street, MS 49, Sacramento, CA  95814
Phone:		(916) 653-5456
E-Mail:		tamie_mcgowen@dot.ca.gov
Contract Amount:		$37,878
Completion Date:		April, 2006
Role:		Subconsultant for Latino Outreach
Project Context:		The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) launched a $5 million “Slow for the Cone Zone” outreach campaign aimed at educating California drivers that they are more likely than highway workers to die in work zone collisions.  This is the second major public awareness campaign in the state.  The Slow for the Cone Zone effort is aimed at educating California drivers.
Scope of Work:		Arellano Associates assisted Crocker Flanagan with Spanish-language outreach statewide.  AA coordinated a statewide launch of the Spanish campaign from Bakersfield.  AA was also worked with Caltrans districts to identify promotional opportunities with Latino special events locally, such as the East Los Angeles Christmas Parade.

PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN

Name of Project:		E Street sbX Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project
Client:		Omnitrans
Prime Contractor:		Parsons
Contact Name:		David Rutherford, Communications and Community Relations Manager
Address:		1700 W. 5th Street, San Bernardino, CA92411
Phone:		(909) 379-7284
E-Mail:		David.rutherford@omnitrans.org
Contract Amount:		$87,000 (main) and $60,013 (construction)
Completion Date:		December, 2011
Role:		Subconsultant to Parsons
Project Context:		To meet regional transportation challenges, Omnitrans is developing a visionary program to connect riders with employment, educational, health care and entertainment centers along major north-south and east-west streets. sbX will provide comfortable border="0" vehicles, frequent service and higher travel speeds than traditional buses to increase transit usage and reduce traffic congestion.  In 2004-2005, Omnitrans studied seven major corridors in the San Bernardino Valley and identified E Street Corridor as a starting point for the sbX service.
Scope of Work:		AA is responsible for the coordination of public outreach and community participation, including database development, public meeting coordination, facilitation of a leadership conference, maintain project helpline, extensive business outreach, participate at monthly project development meetings, production of a project video, and community presentations.

Name of Project:		Eastside Extension Phase II - Outreach
Client:		Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Prime Contractor:		Arellano Associates
Contact Name:		Ann Kerman, Constituent Program Manager Regional Communications
Address:		One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA  90012
Phone:		(213) 922-7456
E-Mail:		kermana@metro.net
Contract Amount:		Part I $358,427; Part 2 $1,167,000
Completion Date:		June, 2011
Role:		Prime Contractor for Community Outreach
Project Context:		As part of the ongoing planning of the Metro Blue Line to Pasadena, MTA is conducting community planning workshops to maximize local connections or “linkages” to the surrounding neighborhoods.
Scope of Work:		AA is responsible for Community Outreach services during the planning, environmental and engineering phases for the development of this major transportation connection through the communities and cities east of Downtown Los Angeles, including the unincorporated areas of East Los Angeles, and the cities of Montebello, Pico Rivera and Whittier.   Tasks include development of a detailed Public Participation Plan (PPP), participation at project management team and outreach team meetings, identification and management of community issues, and coordination of community meetings during Alternative Analysis study phase.

Name of Project:		Go LOCAL – Metrolink Extension Transit Study
Client:		City of Buena Park
Prime Contractor:		PB Americas, Inc.
Contact Name:		Dennis Barnes, Transportation Manager
Address:		6650 Beach Blvd. Buena Park, CA 90621
Phone:		(714) 562-3696
E-Mail:		dbarnes@buenapark.com
Contract Amount:		$40,000
Completion Date:		June, 2008
Role:		Subconsultant for Public Information Program
Project Context:		As part of the OCTA-sponsored Go Local Program, the cities of Buena Park, Cypress and La Palma are seeking ways to increase the region’s Metrolink service as well as develop improved connections to their local Metrolink stations.
Scope of Work:		AA tasks included coordination of a tour along the project corridor and potential sites; participation at project team meetings; stakeholder meetings as needed within each city; conducting of project survey, including overview and advertisement and distribution of survey instrument to the general public and train users; coordination of community workshops; compiling of stakeholder list/database; and participation at City Council meetings to obtain feedback on the study recommendations.

Name of Project:		North Orange County Cities Go LOCAL Program
Client:		City of Brea
Prime Contractor:		IBI Group
Contact Name:		Charlie View,  Development Services Director
Address:		1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA 92821
Phone:		(714) 990-7689
E-Mail:		charliev@ci.brea.ca.us
Contract Amount:		$47,978
Completion Date:		January, 2008
Role:		Subconsultant for Public Information Program
Project Context:		The Orange County Transportation Authority’s (OCTA) “Go Local” program encourages the county’s 34 cities to take the lead in planning rapid-transit extensions from local Metrolink stations to major employment, residential and activity centers. Beginning in 2003, the cities of Brea, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia and Yorba Linda defined a vision for transit in North Orange County, resulting in the 2004 Transit Feasibility & Alignment Study. The task at hand is to build on the 2004 study and take the next logic steps to develop a future transit system emphasizing connections to Metrolink and reflecting the link between transit system planning and land use planning.
Scope of Work:		AA tasks included coordination of a tour along the project corridor and potential sites; participation at project team meetings; stakeholder interviews; coordination of community workshops; development and distribution of survey intercept instruments; compiling of stakeholder list/database; facilitation of stakeholder one-on-ones/ focus group sessions and of a series of public meetings/open houses.

Name of Project:		Los Angeles State Historic Park
Client:		State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation
Prime Contractor:		Hargreaves Associates
Contact Name:		Sean Woods
Address:		700 N. Alameda Street, Suite 5-502, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone:		(213/620-6406
E-Mail:		sawoods@parks.ca.gov
Contract Amount:		$33,000
Completion Date:		January, 2008
Role:		Subconsultant for Community Outreach Program
Project Context:		The California State Department of Parks and Recreation prepared a General Plan/EIR for the Los Angeles State Historic Park to combine landscape and urban design, art, architecture and historical/ cultural interpretation to design a concept for Los Angeles’ newest, precedent-setting urban park. The 32 acres of Los Angeles State Historic Park is the cornerstone of the City of Los Angeles’ plan to revitalize the Los Angeles River corridor and transform this area into a hub, where all social, economic and cultural strata can meet and interact while celebrating the ethnic diversity and cultural heritage of Los Angeles.  The LASHP represents an unprecedented opportunity to create a new state urban park model while revealing the history of this important site to visitors and the local community.
Scope of Work:		AA tasks included participation in the kick-off meeting to identify to objectives of the outreach program; facilitation of community workshops, including development of workshop materials, project contact database, notification, and advertisements. AA also assisted and participated with the presentation to Department of Parks and Recreation.

COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Name of Project:		Speedway Strategic Plan and Community Vision
Client:		County of San Bernardino
Prime Contractor:		EDAW, Inc.
Contact Name:		Kathy Thomas, Redevelopment Administrator
Address:		215 N. D St., Suite 202, San Bernardino, CA 92415
Phone:		(909) 387-9810
E-Mail:		kthomas@rda.sbcounty.gov
Contract Amount:		$49,960
Completion Date:		June, 2010
Role:		Subconsultant to EDAW, Lead on Public Outreach
Project Context:		The County of San Bernardino Redevelopment Agency is seeking public input to develop a community vision and long-term strategic planning for the redevelopment of the area near the California Speedway.
Scope of Work:		AA responsibilities include the development of a key stakeholder list, facilitation of stakeholder workshops and individual interviews, coordination of community workshops, preparation of collateral materials, support for the project needs assessment and goal-setting, and development of a final community vision and strategic plan.