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Resolution No. 93531 2 3 4 5 6 71 8, 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 RESOLUTION NO. 9353 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF. AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND EDAW AND HOGLE- IRELAND, INC. FOR VERNON GENERAL PLAN UPDATE WHEREAS, on May 3, 2006, the City Council of the City of Vernon adopted Resolution No. 9031 approving a Services Agreement (the "Agreement") with EDAW to assist the City in updating its General Plan to respond to current land use issues and changes in State law that have occurred since the General Plan was adopted; and WHEREAS, EDAW has indicated that it no longer has the staff resources to complete its obligations under the Agreement; and WHEREAS, EDAW has recommended the services of Hogle-Ireland, Inc. ("Hogle") to assume all of its obligations under the Agreement; and WHEREAS, Hogle desires to perform the services of EDAW and assume all obligations of EDAW under the Agreement; and WHEREAS, EDAW has agreed to assign all of its rights, title, interest and obligations under the Agreement to Hogle; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon desires to consent to the assignment; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon has determined that, pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of Section 2.27 of the Vernon City Code, it is in the public interest and necessity to enter into an agreement with Hogle. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE `CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby finds and determines that the recitals contained hereinabove are true and correct. SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby approves the Assignment and Assumption Agreement with EDAW and Hogle, in substantially the same form as the copy which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference. SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby authorizes the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem to execute the Assignment with EDAW and Hogle for, and on behalf of, the City of Vernon and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest thereto. SECTION 4: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby directs the City Clerk, or her designee, to give one fully executed Assignment to: EDAW Attn. Richard Matallana 800 East Colorado Blvd., Suite 270 Pasadena, CA 91101 Hogle-Ireland, Inc. Attn. Laura Stetson, Senior Project Manager 201 S. Lake Avenue, Suite 308 Pasadena, CA 91101 SECTION 5: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby authorizes the City Administrator, or his designee, to make whatever nonsubstantive, administrative and/or text changes, upon advice of counsel, to the Assignment. - 2 - 1 2 3 4 51I 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 SECTION 6: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall certify to the passage of this resolution, and thereupon and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of June, 2007. A TEST: 1�2 &I e NUELA GIR N,�City Clerk Leonis C. Malburg Name: Title: Mayor t Mayor - 3 - 1 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ss 2 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) 3 4 I, MANUELA GIRON, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby 5 certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 9353, was 6 duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at a special 7 meeting of the City Council duly held on Monday, June 25, 2007, and 8 thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City ofil 9 Vernon. 10 11 MANUELA G ROIL, City Clerk 12 13 (SEAL) 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 4 _ EXHIBIT A ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT THIS ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made as of June _, 2007 by and between the City of Vernon, a body corporate and politic (the "City"), EDAW ("Assignor"), and Hogle-Ireland, Inc., a California corporation ("Assignee"), based on the following facts: A. Assignor and the City entered into that certain Services Agreement dated May 3, 2006, (the "City Agreement"), pursuant to which the City retained the services of Assignor to assist the City in updating its General Plan so that it responds to current land use issues in the City and addresses changes in State law that have occurred since the last update to the General Plan. B. Assignor and Assignee desire that Assignor assign to Assignee and Assignee assume from Assignor all of Assignor's rights and obligations under the City Agreement to assist the City in updating its General Plan, together with all of Assignor's other rights and obligations with respect thereto. C. The City consents to the assignment from Assignor to Assignee on the terms and conditions set forth below. D. Initially capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the City Agreement. The parties hereby agree as follows: 1. Assignment and Assumption. Assignor hereby assigns to Assignee, and Assignee hereby assumes from Assignor, all of Assignor's rights and obligations to assist the City in updating its General Plan pursuant to, subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the City Agreement. Assignee hereby assumes and agrees to be bound by and to perform and observe, for the benefit of the City, all of the obligations, indemnities, releases, and covenants of the City Agreement. 2. No Release. Notwithstanding this Assignment, nothing contained herein shall release Assignor from the obligations, indemnities, releases, and covenants of Contractor under the City Agreement. 3. Consent. City hereby consents to the assignment, transfer and conveyance by Assignor of its interests, rights and obligations under the Agreement to Assignee and the assumption by Assignee of Assignor's rights and obligations thereunder 3. Counterparts and Facsimile. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which is an original and all of which are one instrument with the same effect as if all parties had signed the same signature page. Documents exchanged by facsimile shall be binding on the parties. ATTEST: MANUELA GIRON, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: JEFF A. HARRISON, City Attorney By:_ Name: Title: By: _ Name: Title: CITY OF VERNON Name: Title: Mayor / Mayor Pro -Tern EDAW HOGLE-IRELAND, INC. A California Corporation 2 0 2� SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT -00q This ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT made this day of a 1 , by and between EDAW, INC., hereinafter "Assignor," and HOGLE-IRELAND, INC. hereinafter "Assignee," and RECITALS WHEREAS, Assignor entered into a Contract with the City of Vernon, (hereinafter "City"), identified as "Services Agreement" between the City of Vernon and EDAW, Inc. for the Vernon General Plan, hereinafter "Contract'; and WHEREAS, the total fee of the contract is $246,602.00 (Original Contract fee' $202,102.00 plus Amendment #1, $44,500.00), of which $169,984.50 has been invoiced; and WHEREAS, The City shall remit outstanding payments to EDAW for all fees and costs incurred through July 31„ 2007,'_totaling $48,569.95; and. WHEREAS, Assignor upon receipt of outstanding fees and costs from the City, wishes to assign all of its rights and obligations under the Contract to Assignee; and NOW THEREFORE, In consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Assignor and Assignee agree as follows: l . Assignor, upon receipt of final payment from the City, hereby assigns all its right, title, and interest, and delegates all of its obligations responsibilities and duties, in and to the Contract, to Assignee. 2. Assignee hereby accepts the assignment of all of Assignor's obligations responsibilities and duties under the contract and all of Assignor's right, title and interest in and to the (Contract. 3. City hereby consents to the assignment from Assignor to Assignee. 4! The City, in executing its consent to this Assignment, does not release Assignor from any claims or remedies it may have against Assignor under the Contract. 5. Parties acknowledge and agree thatthe contract will continue in full force and effect until the assignment has been completed as evidenced by execution by all parties of this Consent to Assignment. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by and through their authorized officers the day, month and year Assignor's final payment is received by City. SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS ASSIGNOR EDAW, INC. MiCkktka YOWAS Print Name Qif,2 i �P�Cf f rtriC+f R! Title ASSIGNEE: HOGLE'-IRELAND, INC. Print Name Title CITY OF VERNON Municipal corporation of the State of California Mayor ATTEST: ity Clerk APPROV S T FFORM: "Al ity ` torney CITY OF. VERNON Mum cipal--ofp0ration 0f the State Of Califortlia, Mayor ATTEST - Tittle City Clerk APPROWDASTOYOM City Attomey Title Km 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 Telephone (323) 583-8811 October 25, 2007' EDAW Hogle-Ireland, Inc. Attn: Mr. Richard Matallana Attn: Ms. Laura Stetson 800 East Colorado Blvd.,, Suite 270 Senior Project Manager Pasadena, CA 91101 201 S._Lake Avenue, Suite 308 Pasadena, CA 91101 Re:, Assignment Agreement By and Between EDAW, Inc., (Assignor) and Hogle-Ireland,'Inc., (Assignee) Dear Sir and Madam: Transmitted herewith, is a copy of the fully executed agreement, as referenced above,, approved by City Council on June 25, 2007, through Resolution No. 9353. I'f you have any questions regarding this matter', please call 'Mr. S. Kevin Wilson, at (323) 583-8811 ext. 245. Very truly yours, Nelly Giron City Clerk NG:dr cc S. Kevin Wilson Resolution No. 9353 Agreement File No. 07-066 (clusivefy Industri C �y i �i 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 1� - Telephone (323) 583-8811 V1- - 0, , z" September 20, 2007 EDAW 800 East Colorado Boulevard Suite 270 Pasadena, CA 91101 Attn: Richard Matallana Re: Assignment Agreement Between EDAW, Inc. and Hogle-Ireland, Inc. Dear Mr. Matallana: Enclosed herewith is an o �d above, approved by the Ci- meeting held June 25, 200'. _ __----- Please sign the agreement _ undersigned. Once the agreement has beer_ --- a copy of the fully executed on. incerely, __--- - - Ne ly Giron City Clerk :ng r /u enclosure c: Resolution No. 9353 Agreement File No. 07-066 EJ�cfusivefy Industriaf Irvine Riverside Palm Springs Pasadena OT 16 2001 Community Services October 12, 2007 Kevin Wilson City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Ave. Vernon, CA 90058 Enclosed are three signed copies of the Assignment Agreement between EDAW, Hogle- Ireland, Inc. and the city. I have also included a copy of EDAW's consulting agreement for a reference. Please sign them and return one for our files. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, r� yr Tracy a man Contrac s Administrator www.hogleireland.com This ASS IGNI NA M :AGRE! f%tl~NT made t°uk day —Of b and between een DAW,1M.,,, h reinaf er° "Assi or," arrd HOGL - �L�%'ND, INC:; her itt .ft r "Assignee,- and RECITALS. W ER EP-ASE, Assignor entered into Contrau with the City of Vernopi {lr r h flex B& it >° , id t�fifi d as"Services Agreement" between the City of Vernon and. DAW, Inc. for, the Vernon General Plan, hereinafter and WHEREAS, the total. fee of the contract is $246,602.00 (Original Contract. f $202,102M alas Amendment #l, ,50.f tf), ofwhich $169,984,50 has been invoiced; and WHERFU, The City shall remit outstanding payments to BFMW for all fees and costs incurs 1 thr rr h.,lralaf 3f, 2 tatalitrf; , 69. y ar7.d. WHEREAS, Assignor upon receipt ofoutstanding feos and casts ft n�k the City, wishes to assign all of its rights at-rd obligatit�rts €rrrd�r the f �t�tra�t �ssi n�; tft�d NOW ""[ HEREF ` In cons � �rctrttea�� s t' and other good and valuable consideration, tiro sufficiency of which is hereby acktim,dedged, Assignor and °: Assignee agree as fbllovvsw l s signor, taftott receipt of fined PaYMOnt frOM the City, hem —by assigns all its-, right, title,. and interest, and del at s, all. of its obligations responsibilities and duties, in and to fh coot aGti tcl Assignee. 2; Assignee hereby accepts the ss p-imo t of all ofAssi noes oii ration r sl €stt rhilit.i s and duties under the contract: and ail: of s i ntsr's t i h � title and interest ire artd o (lie Contract. 3, City hcreby consents to the -assi nolent ficityl Assignor to .a ssi ,rtra , The City, in executing its consent to this Assignment, does not rcleasn Ssi tear from any claims or°;ramother it may have against Assignor Under the Cotitract, 5. Partics.acknowled and agree: that: the contract will continue in full tbrc and f act until the assignnient has been cotopleted as evidenced by wem ioa by all parties of this, onse-nt to Assiginnent, IN WITNESS S, W14ERE3,013, the parties hereto have caused this ri to-ern.ent to lie t �r mod by and through their authorized officers the day, ►oonth and year a ssi or's final Payment is received by City. SIGNATUREPAGE FOLLOWS This i. KNI ME T AGRE"IMENT iada thi,; day _ of _m.� 1Y and betwca� DAW ll C„ :hereinafter 6,Assignor, 5a and I- O LE-IRFL , INC. hereinafter "Assignee," and RECI `, WHER w,A;, Assignor entered into a Contract avith the: Cite Of Vertron, (hereinafter "City), identiiicd as "Services s gr- etat nc'M between the City of Vernon and MAW, [Inc. ffir the Vernon Gemr' Rl P1,01, hereinafter "Contmoe'; Lind NVIJEREAS7 the total. fee of the contract is $246,6 2, (t ri jrtai Cotit.rtaot fee ,102.00 platy Aralwdinent ?£i, ,500.00), ()t" ljicla ] K9984>5d has lieen invoiced and `HER a'A , The 0y shall remit outstandi:n prayr tints JEDAVV inr all fees and costs, iraeu redthrough Feely 3 € } 2007, Uotaling $48,509,95; tared. 41'HERFAS. Assignor upon receipt of outstanding fits .arid. costs zar 't tiro City, wishes assign. all tat`its ai�;l is arari i li t t�rss weeder the, Contractto As and NOW THERETGRE,In consideration of tho mutual coveriaants la rein waritaind . arcl r r good and valuable able onsiderartion, the 8uffici ;ncy ofwllict, is :-1 acknowledged,Assignor and Assignee agree as Bbllowso i, As,,i or, upon r eeipt of final paymemit from the City, hereby aassi ns all its fight, title, and interest, and delegates all. of AS obli aation respnn ibi, Uties and dutias, its and to the Contract, to Assignee. s % ri g herc y ac opts di ®ssi nia nt of all o Assignor's € bli ations respn it iliti�s tared d€ ti s rrxxiier the aratr€r t aand all, of ssl nor's right, title and interest ire and to tla.: Contract. City herebY C011sarats to the assignment. from Assignor to .Assi nee., The City, in ex.eauting its 0onsent to this Assignment, does not rcltasa Assignor From any claims or remedies it may have aIgains t Assignor under the contract. 5, Partiesacknowledge, and as ree that the ntravt wili continue ire l` l l Force and effect until dic assiprra aft hw5 been complet d as evidenced by x r,rt i€rn y, 441 Parties Of this Consent to AssigninetAL IN WITNESS °ill-i ERBOF, the parties hereto have. caused this Agreement to lie executed by and through theirauthorized offloors the day, month acid year Assignor's is meal vmr trt is roc rived by City.. - ---------- 4-. --------- Priht waime Mayor ATTEST - Title City Clerk: APPROVED ASTO F'ORM,, CITY OF VERNON SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY AGREEMENTS Y: N a Corporation Chairman of the board, president, Corporate secretary, assistant Corp. Code sec. 313 any vice president secretary, chief financial officer, Corp. Code sec. 5214 any assistant treasurer (Note: A person can hold more than one corporate office; e.g., a vice-president can also be a secretary. That person can sign the agreement twice, if both capacities are identified.) Limited Liability Comp. If managed by members — by any If managed by members — not Corp. Code sec. 17157 ("LLC") member required unless otherwise provided in governing If managed by manager(s) — by a documents manager If managed by managers(s) — by (Note: A member or manager may a second manager (unless have a title such as president or articles of organization state vice-president) there is only one manager) Partnership Any partner, unless authority Not required, unless "statement Corp. Code sec. 16301 restricted in "statement of of partnership authority" Corp. Code sec. 16303 partnership authority" recorded in provides otherwise County Recorder's Office (for real property transactions) or filed with secretary of state (for contracts, etc.) Limited Partnership A general partner, subject to same Same as partnership Corp. Code sec. 15509 exceptions for partnership Limited Liability Partnership Same as partnership Same as partnership Corp. Code sec. 16955.5 ("LLP") Sole proprietorship Sole proprietor Not required n/a ASSIGNMENT AGREEARKNT `!`Iris ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT made this day of 13 , and between FDAW, IN ., :licreinal er "Assignor," and HOGLE-IRELAl` D, INC } lie reinafter "Assi n c, `and WHEREAS, Assignor entered into a Contract Nvith-the City f Vertr tt ()tere t af et $` it,'" ), identified as "'Services reenacrtt" between the Cit), of Ver on and if<DAW, Inc. for the Vernon General'Plan, hereinafter , CoAtraof, an WHERFAS, the total fee of the contract is 'I--46,60. , 0 (Original contract t°be 02,t3'2,00 plus Amendment M 1, ,500.00), of w-hich $169,984JO has been invoiced and WHEREAS, "me city, shrill rerttit csutstandin , payments to EDAW for all coos and costs incurred thr€ a h. July 31, 2007, jotai :tt; $48,569,95, and, ' l i .l "r , Assignor tr a o11 r 0eipt €f outstandin firs and costs from the City, wiShes to assign. all of its rights and obligations under the Contra ct try �ssi nep; and NOW TFIEREFORE ' In consideration of the mutual covenants bercin oot.ttained andrather good and valuable consideration, the suffidertcy of whicls is h r: b ,acknowledged, Assignor and Assignee agree its fall ws I .gnor�, ripen receipt of final payrn nt. from the City., I'vr by assigns all its tight, to title and interest, and dole t ..cs all of Its,o1jliptions responsibilities and duties, in,and to tjjeQontraot, to Assignee 2,Assignee hereby accepts the assignment of all of -Assignor's obligpdAions rospon ibilitiet and duties under the contract and allof Assj rtttr' zi lit: title and interest its and to the Grantrat: 3, city hereby eonsent:;s to aw assi nment frctrn Assignor to Assignee. 4. `the Gina, in executing its consent to this ssi rtrnent, doc.6; not, release Assignor nor lst•om att�� claim,, r;r t� ed es ittit ha ti rtittst Assign r under the Contract 5. Parties acknowledge and agree that t17,e contract will continue in full fbrve �K a cl offea until the assignment has, been coin as evidenced by ecttti tt by rt.11 parties of this Consent to Assignment. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I. I :E l , the partiesbereto have Cruised this Agreenientto be cx cutcd by anal through their authorised rrffl=.stit day, month nth and year Assignor's nor's final taa}Patient is ro-oe ved bar City, SIGNATURE f' CIE FLL ASSIGNOR CITY F VERNON" k:1:iAW, INC' Municipal otporatitjtj of the State'oi caff brli a Print N" Mayor Title city Clerk. APPROVED ASTO FORM: City Attorney CITY OF VERNON SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY AGREEMENTS Corporation Chairman of the board, president, Corporate secretary, assistant Corp. Code sec. 313 any vice president secretary, chief financial officer, Corp. Code sec. 5214 any assistant treasurer (Note: A person can hold more than one corporate office; e.g., a vice-president can also be a secretary. That person can sign the agreement twice, if both capacities are identified.) Limited Liability Comp. If managed by members — by any If managed by members — not Corp. Code sec. 17157 ("LLC") member required unless otherwise provided in governing If managed by manager(s) — by a documents manager If managed by managers(s) — by (Note: A member or manager may a second manager (unless have a title such as president or articles of organization state vice-president) there is only one manager) Partnership Any partner, unless authority Not required, unless "statement Corp. Code sec. 16301 restricted in "statement of of partnership authority" Corp. Code sec. 16303 partnership authority" recorded in provides otherwise County Recorder's Office (for real property transactions) or filed with secretary of state (for contracts, etc.) Limited Partnership A general partner, subject to same Same as partnership Corp. Code sec. 15509 exceptions for partnership Limited Liability Partnership Same as partnership Same as partnership Corp. Code sec. 16955.5 ("LLP") Sole proprietorship Sole proprietor Not required n/a .GY.Vv me 0GJ6L51435 COMMUNITY SERVICES 10001 C+~�� oF• V,�rA�o� �{GQ�FGY IN�V�S' FAX TRANSMISSION City of Vernon Community Services & Water Department 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 Phone (323) 583-8811 Fax (323) 826-1435 TO: Laura Stetson COMPANY: Bogle -Ireland FAX: (626) 356-4464 DATE: October 9, 2007 PAGES: 27 (including cover) , FROM: Claudia Arellano for Kevin Wilson SUBJECT: EDAW'S CONSULTING AGREEMENT If you do not receive this fax transmission in its entirety please call Claudia Arellano at 323 583-8811 extension 2�8, ----T-hank you.- ---- ---- - - IV/UV/ZUU7 14:01 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES Q 002 SERVICES AGREEMENT This AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made, entered into and executed in duplicate originals, either copy of which maybe considered and used as the original hereof for all purposes, as of this 3rd day of May, 2006, in the City of Vernon, County of Los Angeles, California. BY AND BETWEEN b CITY OF VERNON, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City" 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, California 90058 EDAW, an independent contractor, hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor" 800 East Colorado Boulevard, Suite 270 Pasadena, California 91101 RECITALS WHEREAS, the City has determined to retain the services of an independent contractor to assist the City in updating its General Plan so that it responds to current land use issues in the City and addresses changes in State law that have occurred since the last update to the General Plan; and WHEREAS, Contractor has prepared a proposal for the Services, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference (the "Proposal'); and WHEREAS, Contractor represents that it is qualified and capable of furnishing the labor, materials and expertise necessary to perform the Services that the City requires, as set forth in this Agreement, and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below; and WHEREAS, the Contractor's cost proposal is acceptable to the City; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into an agreement with Contractor to assist the City -in updating its. General Plan so that it responds to current land use issues in the City and addresses changes in State law that have occurred since the last update to the General Plan, on a contract basis as defined in the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS: Page 1 of 17 10/09/2007 14:01 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES �] 003 �✓ �, SECTION 1. TERM OF CONTRACT 1.01. This Agreement will become effective on May 3, 2006 and will continue in effect until such time as the City receives an updated General Plan that responds to current land use issues in the City and addresses changes in State law that have occurred since the last update to the General Plan, or until terminated as provided in this Agreement. SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS 2.01. Whenever used in the Agreement, the following terms shall mean: A. "Agreement" shall mean that formally executed Agreement or Contract which includes the Contract Documents attached. The Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relating to its subject matter. B. "City" shall mean the City of Vernon, California, the entity which has executed the Agreement and, where applicable, its affiliated companies, and its officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents. C. "Contractor" shall mean EDAW and where applicable, its affiliated companies, and its officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents. D. "Contract Documents" shall include any inquiry, invitation to bid; or proposal which may have, but not necessarily, preceded execution of the Agreement, and including the General Provisions and all exhibits and schedules attached to the Agreement and all plans and specifications identified in the Contract Documents. E. "Contract Price" shall mean the compensation set forth or provided for in Section 4.01 of this Agreement. Whether it expressly provides for the reimbursement of costs incurred by Contractor or simply for the payment of a lump sum of money, it is intended to be the full and complete payment for satisfactory completion of the Work and, unless otherwise stated, to cover all costs whether for materials, equipment, tools, labor, services and taxes and all overhead, rentals and profit or fee, if any. F. "General Provisions" or "General Conditions" shall mean the General Provisions as set forth in this Agreement. G. "Premises" shall mean the physical premises under City's control or ownership where Work hereunder is to be performed. H. "Proprietary Information" and "Confidential Information" shall mean all information, whether written or oral, which Contractor acquires from, through or Page 2 of 17 10/09/2007 14:01 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES 11004 .�. on behalf of City, directly or indirectly, or which arises out of the Work, concerning the Work or proprietary processes involved in the Work including, without limitation, information concerning past, present or future business plans of City, information about the operations of City's Premises, and other City information or know-how obtained during the Work, except information falling into any of the following categories: Information which, at the time of disclosure hereunder, is in the public domain; 2. Information which, after disclosure hereunder, enters the public domain, except where such entry is the result of Contractor's or any entity within Contractor's control breach of this Agreement; 3. Information which, prior to disclosure hereunder, was already in Contractor's possession without limitation regarding disclosure to others; or 4. Information which, subsequent to disclosure hereunder, is obtained by Contractor from a third party who is lawfully in possession of such information and not subject to a contractual or fiduciary relationship to City with respect to said information and who does not require Contractor to agree to refrain from disclosing such information to others. I. "Subcontractor" shall mean any first or lower -tier subcontractor and its employees, representatives, agents, subcontractors or other personnel who have been approved in the manner required by this Agreement. "Substandard Work" shall mean performance of services by the Contractor under this Agreement which fail to meet the standards set forth in Section 5.19. K. "Work" or "Services" shall mean the work performed by Contractor and required to be performed from time to time by City under this Agreement. SECTION 3. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTOR Specift Services 3.01. Contractor's Services shall include, but will not be limited to, assisting the City in updating its General Plan so that it responds to current land use issues in the City and addresses changes in State law that have occurred since the last update to the General Plan. The Contractor's Services are more specifically detailed in the Proposal attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference. Page 3 of 17 10/09/2007 14:01 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES 005 Change of Services 3.02. City may at any time, by written change order executed by the City, make changes to extend the Work duration and total compensation of Contractor's Work. Changes in the scope of Work, or duties and obligations, shall be authorized only by the City. 3.03. City may make "Changes" by increasing, reducing or deviating from the requirements of the scope of Work. A form of Change Order is set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Timing of Services 3.04. Contractor's Services shall commence upon the execution of this Agreement by both parties and award by the City Council and shall end at such time as the City receives an updated General Plan in keeping with full performance of the Services in accordance with Section 3.01 of this Agreement, unless this Agreement is otherwise terminated according to Section 6 of this Agreement or extended according to the conditions and terms set forth in this Agreement.. 3.05. Time is of the essence for all Work contemplated by this Agreement. Contractor shall start performing Services under this Agreement only after notification by the City. Method of Performing Services 3.06. Contractor will determine and is responsible for the method, details, and means of performing the above -described Services. Status of Contractor 3,07. Contractor enters into this Agreement, and will remain throughout the term of this Agreement, as an independent contractor. Contractor agrees that it is not and will not become an employee, partner, agent, or principal of City while this Agreement is in effect. Contractor agrees it is not entitled to the rights or benefits afforded to City's employees, including disability or unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, medical insurance, sick leave, or any other employment benefit. Contractor is responsible for providing, at its own expense, disability, unemployment, and other insurance, worker's compensation, training, permits, and licenses for itself and for its employees and subcontractors. Contractor shall have complete and sole control over its employees, the details of the Services and methods by which the Services are accomplished, it being understood that City is interested only in the results to be obtained by Contractor. 3.08. Contractor has no authority to enter contracts or agreements on behalf of City. This Agreement does not create a partnership or joint venture between the parties. Page 4of17 __ lU/UU/2007 14:01 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES U 006 Payment of Taxes 3.09. Contractor is responsible for paying when due all income taxes, including estimated taxes, incurred as a result of the compensation paid by City to the Contractor for Services under this Agreement. Contractor agrees to indemnify City for any claims, costs, losses, fees, penalties, interest, or damages suffered by City resulting from Contractor's failure to comply with this provision. 3.10. Payroll taxes including federal, state and local taxes shall not be withheld or paid by City on behalf of Contractor or for the employees of the Contractor. Contractor shall not be treated as an employee with respect to the Services performed hereunder for federal or state tax purposes. Contractor shall be responsible to pay taxes mandated by law. 3.11. Since Contractor is not an employee of City, Contractor is not eligible for and shall not participate in any employee benefit of City, including pension, health or other fringe benefits. SECTION 4. COMPENSATION 4.01. Inconsideration for the Services to be performed by Contractor, described in Section 3 of this Agreement, City agrees to pay Contractor on a time and material basis with a maximum total of Two Hundred Two Thousand One Hundred Two and no/l00 Dollars ($202,102.00) (the "Contract Price"). Entire Compensation 4.02. The Contract Price is full and complete compensation, and constitutes the entire compensation due Contractor for the Services and any and all of Contractor's obligations hereunder, regardless of difficulty, unforeseen circumstances, hours worked or equipment, materials or personnel required. The Contract Price includes without limitation compensation for applicable taxes, customs duties, fees, overhead, profit, travel time to and from the Premises and all other direct and indirect costs incurred or to be incurred by Contractor hereunder. The Contract Price set forth above is not subject to escalation for any reason except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. No adjustments in compensation shall be made as a result of changes in the value of any currency. The Contract Price shall only be adjusted by formal, written Change Order or amendment to this Agreement. - Payment of Compensation 4.03. For Services rendered under Section 3 of this Agreement, Contractor shall be entitled to receive monthly payments. Contractor shall submit to City a monthly invoice and statement of Services, prepared in accordance with City requirements, by the fifteenth --Page 5 of 17 1-0/09/2007 14:.02 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES 10007 (15th) of each month, for the prior calendar month's completed Work. City will make payments to Contractor within thirty (30) days after acceptance and approval of the invoice received from Contractor. 4.04. Contractor shall be responsible for paying any subcontractors used in the performance of. this Agreement. Subcontractors shall not bill the City directly. Expenses 4.05. City shall not be liable to Contractor for any expenses paid or incurred by Contractor. Expenses may only be billed if advance written approval has been obtained from the City. Compensation for Changes 4.06. The compensation due Contractor, or the credit due City, for changes may not be established verbally, and shall be established in a written change order signed by City as described in Sections 3.02 and 3.03 of this Agreement. Compensation adjustments in each such change order shall be established by one or more of the following bases, as determined by City: (a) a lump sum price to be negotiated between the parties; or (b) Work unit rates to be negotiated between the parties. Once established, the amount of the compensation due Contractor or credit due City for a change shall not be subject to adjustment for any reason, including changes in the value of any currency. SECTION 5. OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES 5.01. Contractor is responsible for meeting all conditions of this Agreement and City standards & details for all Work performed. Substandard Work, as determined solely by the City, shall be redone at the expense of the Contractor. Products of Consulting 5.02. All products of consulting services including, but not limited to, documents and/or computer software, shall become the property of the City and shall be delivered to the City before the end of the performance of this Agreement. Basic notes and sketches, charts, computations and other data shall be made available to City without restriction or limitation on their use. Liability Insurance 5.03. Contractor and its subcontractor(s), if any, shall, prior to commencement of any Work and for the duration of this Agreement, obtain and maintain at its own expense, those minimum levels of insurance coverage as set forth below. Prior to commencing Work hereunder, Contractor shall provide the City with proof of insurance providing and Page 6 of 17 1U/Ue/2007 14:02 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES 10 008 maintaining the coverages and endorsements set forth below. Said'proof of insurance shall also provide that said policy or policies shall not be canceled or materially reduced in coverage without giving at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City. 5.04. Contractor shall cause its insurers to issue Certificates of Insurance evidencing that the coverages and policy attributes required under this Agreement, are maintained in force. 5.05. Contractor shall ensure its subcontractor(s), if any, maintain those insurance requirements as specified in this Agreement and are endorsed as additional insured(s) on all required Contractor insurance coverages. Contractor and its subcontractor(s), if any, shall maintain in effect the following minimum insurance coverages on an Occurrence Form Policy: A. Workers Compensation within the statutory limits, including occupational illness or disease coverage in accordance with the laws of the nation, state, territory, or province exercising jurisdiction over Contractor's employees. Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance shall have a minimum limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Contractor further agrees to hold harmless and indemnify City for any and all claims arising out of an injury, disability, or death of any of Contractor's employees or agents. B. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including, but not limited to, Contractual Liability, Products and Completed Operations Liability, Broad Form Property Damage and Bodily Injury Liability, and Explosion, Collapse and Underground Liability, with a minimum combined single limit of $2,000,000 per occurrence. C. Comprehensive Automobile Insurance, including, but not limited to, all owned, non -owned or hired vehicles with a minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. D. Professional Liability Insurance with limits of $2,000,000. Such evidence of insurance can either be through the primary insurance coverages or through an excess policy. Such insurance shall at all times be on an occurrence form and provide policy conditions as broad as those required in the primary insurance. 5.06. Contractor agrees to provide insurance in the amounts and forms specified above. Contractor shall submit to the City documentation indicating compliance with these minimum requirements no less than one (1) day prior to the beginning of performance under this Agreement. Contractor shall not commence its Work under this Agreement until the above insurance has been obtained and proof of insurance has been filed with and approved by the City. Page 7 of 17 IV/UU/Gu07 14:02 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES � 009 5.07. Contractor shall not permit a subcontractor or vendor to perform work on City premises unless and until a certificate of insurance is obtained showing that such subcontractor or vendor has worker's compensation coverage. If'Contractor employs subcontractors as part of the Services rendered, Contractor's protective coverage is required. Contractor may include all subcontractors as insureds under its own policy or shall furnish separate insurance for each subcontractor, meeting the requirements set forth above. Representations_ 5.08 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City and its elected officials, officers, agents and employees from all claims. - suits, actions, demands, damages, liabilities, expenses, judgments, settlements, and penalties, losses, fines, and all costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith, including reasonable attorney's fees and all costs of defense, to the extent arising out of or caused by the negligent or wrongful acts of Contractor or its employees or agents under this Agreement, except to the extent arising from or caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its officers, agents or employees. The terms of this indemnity shall survive the termination of this Agreement. The obligations in this Paragraph are in addition to Contractor's duty to provide insurance and shall not be limited by any limitation on the amount or type of insurance coverage carried by `Contractor. 5.09. Contractor and City represent that each has read and understands the Agreement and Contract Documents. The Contractor represents it understands the City's regulations concerning Premises access, badges, parking, security, safety, fire, prohibited drugs and alcohol, and smoking and other rules, and that Contractor has visited Premises where the Work is to be done and is familiar with the local conditions under which it is to be done. Contractor also represents that it is experienced in performing and competent and qualified to perform the kind of tasks or assignments included in the Work and employs or has available for employment in sufficient numbers all unskilled, skilled, administrative, supervisory, professional and managerial or other personnel required to perform the Work as required by this Agreement. 5.10. Contractor represents that it has the qualifications and skills necessary to perform the Services under this Agreement in a competent, professional manner, without the advice or direction of City. This means Contractor is able to fulfill the requirements of this Agreement. Failure to perform all the Services required under this Agreement Qonstitutes a material breach of the Agreement. Contractor has complete and sole discretion for the manner in which the Work under this Agreement will be performed. 5.11. Contractor declares and states that it has complied with and will continue to comply with all federal, state and local laws regarding business permits and licenses that may be required to carry out the Services to be performed under this Agreement. -Page 8 of 17 10/09/2007 14:03 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES 10010 5.12. Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold City free and harmless from all claims, demands, losses, costs, expenses, obligations, liabilities, damages, recoveries and deficiencies, including interest, penalties, attorney's fees and costs, that City may incur as a result of a material and uncured breach by Contractor of any representation or provision contained in this Agreement or any negligent or intentional acts or omissions by Contractor, its subcontractors, agents, and employees or based on any claim that any software program or other product used or furnished by Contractor in the performance of this Agreement constitutes an infringement of any United States patent or copyright. 5.13. Contractor's rights under this Agreement may not be assigned nor may its duties be delegated or subcontracted without the prior written consent of City. Any assignment or delegation or subcontract in violation of this Section shall, at City's sole discretion, be void. Consent by City shall not relieve Contractor of responsibility for performance of Contractor's obligations hereunder. City may assign all or any part of this Agreement at any time effective immediately upon written notification to Contractor. 5.14. At all times while Work is being performed on the Premises each party shall be represented thereon by a designated representative. Each party may notify the other in writing of the identity of such persons from time to time. Work Injury 5.15. The treatment and care of injuries sustained by Contractor's employees, subcontractors, representatives or other personnel shall be and remain the responsibility of Contractor. City's first aid facilities, if any, however, will be made available to Contractor's employees in emergency cases which are the direct result of accidents occurring on the Premises. City shall incur no liability for, and Contractor hereby agrees to indemnify City against, any causes of action, claim, liability or costs, including attorney's fees, arising in whole or part out of the furnishing of such first aid facilities or assistance to Contractor's employees, subcontractors, representatives or other personnel, or out of the failure to furnish such facilities or assistance. Records, Inspection and Audit 5.16. During the course of Work being performed, Contractor and any'of its subcontractors, shall maintain and retain, not less than three (3) years after completion thereof, complete and accurate records of the Contractor's costs which are chargeable to the City lender this Agreement. City or its designated, authorized representatives, shall have the right during this three (3) year period, upon written reasonable notice, to inspect and audit those records. Such records to be maintained and retained by the Contractor shall include: (a) payroll record accounting for the total time distribution of the Contractor's employees working full or part time on the Work (to permit tracing to payroll payments in cash); (b) invoices for purchases, receiving and issuing documents, and all the other unit -inventory records for the Contractor's stores, stock or capital items; (c) paid invoices and canceled Page 9 of 17 10/09/2007 14:03 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES fd. O11 1- , checks for material purchased and for the subcontractor's and any other third parties' charges; and (d) any other documentation City deems necessary to support costs and charges under this Agreement. Corporate Conduct 5.17. Contractor, its employees, agents or representatives shall not offer or give to an officer, official or employee of City gifts, entertainment, payments, loans or other gratuities to influence the award of a contract or obtain favorable treatment under this Agreement or any other contract. Standard of Care 5.18. Contractor agrees that all Services provided will be conducted by the principal and competent staff members, if any, under the supervision of the principal, and that Services will be performed and rendered diligently. Contractor represents that it has, or shall secure, at its own expense, all personnel required to perform Contractor's Services under this Agreement, but at all times shall be responsible for the Services of such personnel. Contractor may not employ any subcontractor without the prior written approval of the City. Indemnity Process 5.19. The City shall notify Contractor in writing of any suits, claims or demands covered by any indemnity contained in this Agreement. Promptly after receipt of such notice, Contractor shall assume the defense of such claim with counsel reasonably satisfactory to City. If Contractor fails, within a reasonable time after receipt of such notice, to assume the defense with counsel reasonably satisfactory to City, or if, in the reasonable judgment of City, a direct or indirect conflict of interest exists between the parties with respect to the claim, or if in the sole judgment of City the assumption and conduct of the defense by Contractor would materially and adversely affect City in any manner or prejudice its ability to conduct a successful defense, then the City shall have the right to undertake the defense, compromise and settlerqent of such claim for the account and at the expense of Contractor. Notwithstanding the above, if the City in its sole discretion so elects, City may also participate in the defense of such actions by employing counsel at its expense, without waiving the Contractor's obligations to indemnify or defend. Contractor shall not settle or compromise any claim or consent to the entry of any judgment without the prior written consent of the City and without an unconditional release of all liability by each claimant or plaintiff to the City. Treatment of Confidential and Proprietary Information 5.20. For ten (10) years after the effective date of this Agreement, Contractor shall refrain from using any Confidential or Proprietary Information except in connection with the Work or Page "l0 of 17 _ __ l0/09/2007 14:03 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES U 012 from disclosing it to any third party other than to employees of Contractor who require it in performance of the Work and except to such other third persons as City may authorize in writing. If disclosure to such an employee or to other third persons is so authorized, Contractor shall enter into with said party a confidentiality agreement containing provisions with respect to use and disclosure of Proprietary Information substantially the same as those contained in this Agreement. 5.21. Contractor shall take reasonable precautions to safeguard any documents containing Proprietary Information which City may supply to Contractor hereunder. Contractor may copy, in whole or part, such documents to the extent necessary for the performance of the Work, and Contractor shall return to City upon the completion of the Work or request by City all such documents and copies. 5.22. Except as expressly permitted by prior written consent of the City, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or conditioned, Contractor and/or its subcontractors shall not disclose, permit the disclosure of, release, disseminate, or transfer, whether orally or by any other means, any part of such Confidential Information to any other person or entity. Contractor and/or its subcontractors shall return any written Confidential Information and all copies made of such items to the City upon the City's written request, but in any event not later than the date that Contractor has performed all Work to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor hereby agrees that such Confidential Information and any documents provided may be used by Contractor and/or its subcontractors only as authorized by the City. Contractor shall include a provision in its agreements with subcontractors that binds the subcontractors to this non -disclosure requirement. 5.2.3. All reports, plans, data, studies, maps, drawings, models, photographs, documents and other writings prepared by and for Contractor, its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors in the course of implementing this Agreement, with the exception of working notes, internal documents. and Confidential Information provided by businesses located in City, shall be considered the property of City. Contractor shall deliver such documents and materials to the City as they are generated; however, Contractor may take and retain copies of said documents and materials that are not Confidential Information, as desired. 5,24. All reports, information, data and exhibits prepared or assembled by Contractor in connection with the performance of its Services pursuant to this Agreement are confidential until released by the City to the public and Contractor agrees that such documents shall not be available to any individual or organization without the written consent of the City prior to such release. 5.25. No reports, maps, or other documents produced in whole or in part under this Agreement shall be the subject of an application for copyright by or on behalf of Contractor. __Page.1I of 17 IV/VU/zuu( 14:03 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES 10013 Compliance with Authority 5.26. Contractor shall comply with all laws, regulations, executive orders and other applicable requirements of any governmental agencies having jurisdiction including the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act and all those relating in any way to employment practices and protection of the environment. Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment for reasons of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual preference, age or national origin. 5.27. Contractor shall make timely payment of all employment taxes and of all social security and other contributions of every kind required to be made with respect to or measured by the wages and salaries of persons employed by Contractor. 5.28. Contractor shall indemnify City against, and hold City harmless from, any liability or loss including liability or loss from fines or penalties arising out of Contractor's failure to perform the obligations imposed upon it by Sections 5.26 and 5.27 of the Agreement. Progress Reports 5.29. Contractor shall meet with City staff, upon City's request, or as needed, in order to provide reports or information concerning the Services being performed by Contractor under this Agreement. All such meetings will be billed on a reimbursable basis. Contractor's License Classification 5.30. Contractor shall possess all appropriate licenses for the duration of this Agreement. SECTION 6. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT 6.01. Unless otherwise terminated as provided in this Section, this Agreement will continue in effect until such time as the City receives an updated General Plan in keeping with full performance of the Services in'aecordance with Section 3.01 of this Agreement, unless otherwise extended according to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Non -Default Termination 6.02. City, at its sole discretion, may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to Contractor and such termination shall be effective in the manner specified in such notice and shall. be without prejudice to any claim that either party may have against the other. During the thirty (30) day period after such notice is sent, the parties shall continue to act toward each other in good faith. Page 12 of 17 10/09/2007 14:04 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES U 014 6.03. In the event of any such termination, in full and complete settlement for the termination of the Work, City shall pay Contractor for those Services performed prior to the date of delivery of the termination notice, plus compensation for (i) necessary Work performed during the notice period and authorized in the termination notice, and (ii) all costs reasonably and necessarily incurred by Contractor directly attributable to termination which could not reasonably have been avoided and for which Contractor is not otherwise compensated that are incurred through the date of termination and effectuating the termination ("Termination Expenses"). Termination Expenses shall not include lost profits, lost opportunities, consequential damages, or the like. In no event shall total payment exceed the Contract Price. Termination on Occurrence of Stated Events 6.04. This Agreement will terminate automatically on the occurrence of any of the following events: A. . Bankruptcy or insolvency of either pasty; or B. Sale of the Contractor; or C. . Assignment of this Agreement by Contractor without City's written consent. Termination for Default 6.05. If Contractor materially defaults in the performance of this Agreement or materially breaches any of its provisions, after expiration of a reasonable time to cure, City may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving written notification to Contractor indicating the effective date of such termination. Termination will take effect immediately upon the date specified in the notification. For the purposes of this paragraph, material breach of this Agreement includes, but is not limited to, the following: A. Contractor's failure to perform, in a manner satisfactory to the City, in the exercise of its reasonable discretion and in accordance with the Standard of Care set forth in Section 5.19 of this Agreement, the Services specified in Section 3 of this Agreement; or B. Contractor's material breach of any obligation or provision contained in Section 5 of this Agreement. 6.06. The waiver by either party of a breach or default by the other party shall not be deemed a waiver of any different or later breach; nor shall any delay or omission by either party to Page 13 of 17 v'VV1 cvvr 14.V4 VAA 3438251435 COMMUNITY SERVICES � 015 V , exercise any right it may have hereunder operate as a waiver of any breach or default of such a right. The failure of either party to this Agreement to exercise any of its rights under this Agreement does not constitute a breach thereof and shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such rights or a waiver of any subsequent breach. 6.07. In the event of any termination of this Agreement or reduction in the scope of the Work, Contractor shall not be entitled to damages for loss of profits for the unexecuted portion of the Work or any other damages because of such termination or reduction. SECTION 7. GENERAL PROVISIONS Notices 7.01. All notices, approvals, consents and other communications between the parties shall be in writing, and shall be sent by fax or by certified mail (return receipt requested) to the respective addresses set forth below, or at such other address as may be furnished by either party to the other in writing. Faxed notices, confirmed by copy thereof, shall be deemed communicated as of the day the facsimile was sent. Mailed notices will be deemed communicated as of the day of receipt or the third (3`d) day after mailing, whichever occurs first. Contractor — EDAW City - City of Vernon Attn: Laura Stetson, Attn: Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Jr., Associate Vice President Acting City Clerk 800 East Colorado Boulevard, Suite 270 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Pasadena, California 91101 Vernon, California 90058 Fax: 626-304-0402 Fax: 323-826-1438 Telephone: 626-304-0102 Telephone: 323-583-8811 extension 260 Entire Agreement of the Parties 7.02. This Agreement supersedes any and all agreements, either oral or written, between the parties with respect to the rendering of Services by Contractor for City and contains all of the representations, covenants, and agreements between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and the rendering of those Services. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not contained in this Agreement, and that no other agreement, statement, or promise not contained in this Agreement or a subsequent amendment or change order shall be valid or binding. No amendment or change in the provisions of this Agreement shall be made, except in a formal written amendment signed by Contractor and an authorized representative of the City, or in a written change order. Contractor expressly - Page 14 of 17 ..... _.................... . 10/09/2007 14:04 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES 016 waives all claims for compensation based upon quantum meruit, implied contract or oral contract. Each party represents and warrants that it has read and fully familiarized itself with this Agreement, and that such party has been fully authorized to sign this Agreement. 7.03. This Agreement shall be comprised of these included provisions, together with Exhibits A and B, which are all attached. In the event of conflict between this Agreement and any of the exhibits, including the Proposal, this Agreement shall prevail. Partial Invalidity 7.04. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. Law and Arbitration 7.05. All disputes arising out of or related to this Agreement, the conduct of either party in connection with this Agreement, and the relationship and rights of the parties in connection with this Agreement, whether characterized as breach of contract, tort, or otherwise (except for those requesting injunctive relief) shall be determined by binding arbitration in accordance with the terms of this Section. The submittal of all matters to arbitration in accordance with the terms of this Section is the sole and exclusive method, means and procedure to resolve any and all claims, disputes or disagreements arising under this Agreement, except for claims by either party which seek injunctive relief, which claims shall be resolved by suit filed in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California, the decision of which court shall be subject to appeal pursuant to applicable law. The parties hereby irrevocably waive any and all rights to the contrary and shall at all times conduct themselves in accordance with the terms of this Section, relying on arbitration as the sole means of resolution of disputes. Arbitration of all matters required to be arbitrated hereunder shall take place before a panel of three retired judges of the Superior Court of the State of California (the "Arbitrators") under the auspices of Judicial Arbitration & Mediation Services, Inc. ("JAMS"). Such arbitration shall be initiated by the parties, or either of them, within ten (10) calendar days after either party sends notice of a demand to arbitrate (the "Arbitration Notice") to the other party and to JAMS. The Arbitration Notice shall contain a description of the subject matter of the arbitration, the dispute with respect thereto, the amount involved, if any, and the remedy or determination sought. Each party shall select a retired judge from the JAMS panel, and the two selected judges shall mutually agree on the third retired judge from the JAMS panel.. If one of the parties does not select a retired judge from the JAMS panel within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt of the Arbitration Notice, JAMS will select the second judge, and the judge selected by JAMS and the judge selected by the other party will select the third judge for the panel. The third judge is to be selected within ten (10) calendar days following the selection of the first two judges. The three judges will together serve as the __ _Page 15 of 17 10/09/2007 14:05 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES IM017 Arbitrators. The arbitration shall be conducted in Los Angeles, California. Any party may be represented by counsel and/or other authorized representative. In rendering a decision(s), the Arbitrators shall determine the rights and obligations of the parties according to the substantive and procedural laws of the State of California and the terms of this Agreement. The decision of the Arbitrators shall be based on the evidence introduced at the hearing and accompanied by a written statement of decision as to each of the principal controverted issues. The agreement of two of the three Arbitrators as to the resolution of the dispute shall be a conclusive resolution. The Arbitrators shall deliver the written decision to the parties within thirty (30) calendar days following the date of the selection of the last of the Arbitrators. The decision shall be conclusive and binding, and it may thereafter be confirmed as a judgment by the Superior Court of the State of California, subject only to challenge on the grounds set forth in the California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1286.2. The validity and enforceability of the decision of the Arbitrators is to be determined exclusively by the California courts. Attorney's Fees 7.06. In the event a dispute, claim or litigation arises regarding this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable attorneys' fees and actual costs, which may be set by the arbitrators or the court in the same action or in a separate action brought for that purpose, in addition to any other relief which is obtained. 7.07. Neither party shall be considered in default in any of its obligations under this Agreement when a failure of performance shall be due to an uncontrollable force. The term "uncontrollable force" shall mean any cause beyond the control of the party affected, including, but not restricted to, flood, earthquake, storm, fire, lightning, epidemic, war, riot, civil disturbance or disobedience, federal, state, or municipal action, statute, ordinance, or regulation, embargoes of the United States Government or any other government, which by exercise of due diligence such party could not reasonably have been expected to avoid and by exercise of due diligence has been unable to overcome. Either party rendered unable to fulfill any of its obligations under this Agreement by reason of an uncontrollable force shall give written notice within five (5) business days of such fact to the other party and shall exercise due diligence to remove such inability with all reasonable dispatch. 7.08. Except as may otherwise be specifically provided herein, this Agreement may modified or amended only by a written document executed by both Contractor and the City and approved as to form by the City Attorney. 7.09. The captions used in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall in noway define, limit or describe the scope or intent of the Agreement or any part thereof. 7.10. City reserves the right to award similar contracts to multiple contractors to ensure the City has adequate services. Page 16 of 17 10/09/2007 14:05 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES 018 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed the Agreement on the dates shown below. Executed atCalifornia, on �✓�" ���� City: City of Vernon eons C. Malburg, ayor ATTEST: Bruce V. Malyenhorst, Jr., Acting City Clerk Contractor: EDAW Name: Michael A. Downs, Ph.D. Title: Vice President Date: 3/28/06 APPROVED AS TO FORM: Eric T. Fresch, City Attorn Name: ; Title: CHILE Saar-N J A►._ nr,;7►CEk Date: 3 t • n� C+-1 • a� Page 17of17 _T 10/09/2007 14:05 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES 10019 Proposal — Vernon General Plan Update The approach we have developed for the Vernon General Plan update program responds to the City's desire for the documents to reflect current City policy direction, modernize the plan, respond to changes in State law, and reflect strategies intended to address truck traffic. Below we identify project team members and provide an overview of the program approach. This discussion is followed by a detailed scope of services. Project Team and Key Staff The following P&D staff and subconsultants will work with you on the General Plan Update and Environmental Impact Report: General Plan • Laura Stetson, AICP — Principal -in -Charge • Jose M. Rodriguez, AICP — Project Manager • Don Cotton, AICP — Program Advisor + • Jeff Henderson, AICP — Program Advisor • Enabell Diaz -- GIS Specialist • Helen Choi — Planner Subconsultants • Austin -Foust Associates — Circulation • Wieland Associates - Noise Environmental Impact Report • Laura Stetson, AICP — Project Manager • Pete Choi — Environmental Planner • Debra Leight — Environmental Planner 4 mor"' -NW-Wr C�Nr�c•rL�+� Overview of the Approach This General Plan update program will focus on ensuring that the General Plan reflects current State law requirements, responds to land use policy changes regarding housing and warehousing uses in Vernon, and addresses on -going issues involving Zoning Ordinance requirements for parking and loading. Our approach to the update will involve the following tasks: 1. Define program Objectives and Scope of Revisions. Meet with City staff to identify objectives Jor the program, particularly with regard to truck maneuvering policies and other planning issues. Establish scope for balance of work program. 2. Background Analysis. Conduct background analysis as needed to provide the foundation for policy revisions. Identify opportunities and how to reflect opportunities in the General Plan elements. 3. Goals and Policies Update. Update goals and policies to be contained within each of the elements. 4. Draft General Plan and Implementation Program. Prepare administrative draft of the General Plan and land use policy map for review with City staff, and prepare a Draft General Plan for public review. __ 10/09/2007 14:05 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES 121 020 5. CEQA Compliance. Determine the appropriate scope of CEQA documentation, and prepare environmental document that addresses both the Draft General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Amendment regarding truck loading restrictions. 6. Public Hearings and Document Adoption. Attend public hearings on the Draft General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Amendment, revise the Plan and Ordinance to incorporate Council decisions, and prepare Final General Plan for City Council adoption. 7. Final Documents and Maps. Produce Final Plan documents, including color maps and digital files. Throughout the program, we will involve City staff, City decision makers, and property and business owners, as described in the detailed work scope. City staff has indicated that limited public participation is anticipated for this work program. Accordingly, we have not included an involved public outreach effort in this work scope. Business and property owners will have the opportunity to participate during the City Council study sessions at the outset of the work program, as well as during the CEQA process and at public hearings. Detailed Work Scope To complete the Vernon General Plan update, we will complete the tasks, produce the work products, and attend the meetings identified in the following scope of Work. We have scoped the project assuming a moderate level of revisions to the General Plan to ensure consistency with current State law and to create a modern plan that reflects current issues. Please recognize that the scope and associated budget can and will be adjusted in response to discussions and directives arising during Task 1 - Refine Work Scope. The work scope presented on the following pages should be used as a general guide for assessing the scope and costs appropriate for this work program, based on City needs and available resources. Task 1. Work with City Staff to Focus the Work Program The purpose of this task is to identify objectives in updating the General Plan. This important step will establish the scope of the program to be pursued. P&D Consultants will meet with City staff toward this end. 1.1 Refine Work Scope Refinement of the overall work program is an important initial step in the General Plan Program that aims to clarify specific tasks, define work program products, and detail specific responsibilities of each project team member. Laura Stetson, Jose Rodriguez, and Don Cotton will meet with City staff to establish these project details. Task 2. Collect Background Material/Assess Existing Conditions, Resources, and Constraints The purpose of this task is to provide the project team with a solid foundation and understanding of the issues important to the General Plan update. We begin the program with a staff meeting to Identify major issues that need proper evaluation. Collection of additional important background information and preparation of technical reports is also necessary to provide a sound basis for the update. 10/09/2007 14:05 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES U021 2.1 Collect and Review Background Data This subtask involves a coordinated data collection effort to provide the background information necessary to complete the General Plan update and required CEQA documentation. The consultant team will review recently completed plans and studies relevant to the General Plan issues and will conduct independent studies and research as required to gain a full understanding of existing conditions. Austin -Foust Associates (AFA) will analyze existing circulation conditions in the City based on previous traffic counts AFA has already conducted for the Vernon Parking and Loading Study: Analysis of impacts of Section 26.4.6-4 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. AFA's initial work will focus on reviewing existing information and identifying areas to be addressed in the Circulation Element. Wieland Associates will use AFA's existing traffic data and conduct noise monitoring at various locations throughout the City to establish baseline noise conditions. (Note: A detailed scope of work and cost estimate from AFA is forthcoming.) 2.2 interview Key Department Staff To gain a deeper understanding on some of the Issues related to the General Plan, we propose to conduct several interviews with key City staff. Interviews will include the following departments: • Community Development Department • Fire Department • Police Department • Environmental Health Department • Light and Power Department 2.3 Develop GIS Base Map To maintain the project schedule, Increase accuracy, and minimize cost, we will utilize ArcView 9.1 GIS for the General Plan update. We plan to use the latest Los Angeles County Assessor data for creating a parcelized base map for the City. We also intend to use previous GIS data we have gathered for the Truck Parking and Loading studies. 2.4 Land Use Survey Building upon Truck Parking and Loading studies GIS data, P&D will conduct a land use survey to identify land uses that have changed since 2001. Resources to be used include aerial photography and field surveys to spot check areas. This information will be mapped onto the GIS database. Task 3. Goals and Policies Update The purpose of this task is to update existing General Plan goals and policies per City Council direction to establish the framework for the elements. 3.1 Prepare Issues, Goals, and Policies Working Paper We will describe the issues to be addressed in the General Plan elements and prepare a draft Issues, Goals and Policies working paper for review with City staff. We will rely on the current General Plan as a foundation for the goals and policies. We will review those goals and policies carefully and make changes where appropriate to address State law, and we will include new goals and polices to address new issues and policy direction. The revised goals and policies will be incorporated into the General Plan. 10/09/2007 14:06 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES U 022 Task 4. Prepare Draft General Plan and Implementation Program At this stage, P&D has compiled adequate background information and received appropriate policy direction regarding issues and the land use plan.: With this information, P&D will complete a Draft General Plan. 4.1 Prepare Administrative Draft and Draft General Plan We will prepare an Administrative Draft General Plan for review by City staff. The preliminary draft will contain elements, goals and policies, implementation, and a glossary. Following staff comments on the Administrative Draft General Plan, we will produce a Draft General Plan for public review. Both drafts of the General Plan will include the elements described below. Introduction: Provide brief background information about the City, State requirements, what is a General Plan, and how to use the General Plan. Land Use: Potential land use recommendations may include changes to policies regarding warehousing. Also, we anticipate revisions to housing policy. Circulation and Infrastructure. The Circulation Element will take into account issues of regional traffic growth, growth in adjacent areas, and growth within the City. This Element will also focus on railroads, general parking, and truck and freight routes, and will also address public facilities and utilities provided within the City. Recommendations in the Truck Parking and Loading studies will also be incorporated into the plan. Housing: The City is completing an update of the Housing Element. The adopted element will be inserted into the Plan. Safety: Issues to be updated In the Safety Element and the information sources to be used are as follows: Hazardous Materials: We will consult with the City of Vernon Environmental Health Department regarding appropriate information to include in the Element. Fires: We will consult with the City of Vernon Fire Department regarding appropriate information to include in the Element. Some of the issues regarding fire include structural fires, industrial fires, chemical fires, and gas main fires. Emergency Response Services and Evacuation: We will consult with the City's contract service providers to identify response time requirements during the lifetime of the Plan. Seismic and Geologic Hazards: The Department of Conservation, Geologic Survey has identified areas of liquefaction in the City of Vernon, as indicated on Seismic Hazards Mapping. We will also identify other seismic and geologic hazards that might affect the City. We will update the Element to include current information in both text and graphic form. Resources Element: The Resource Management Element combines the features of the State required Conservation and Open Space Elements. This element will be updated to include current data and revised policies addressing groundwater basin, water and energy conservation, water resources, air quality, and open space. Noise Element: The Noise Element will meet all of the requirements of the Noise Element guidelines and Section 65302 (f) of the Government Code. In particular, the Noise Element will address noise issues from truck and freight traffic, Interstate 710, local arterial roads, freight and passenger railroad operations, public facilities, and local warehousing and industrial facilities. 10/09/2007 14:06 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES 121023 Using traffic data and consulting with railroad operators, Wieland Associates will perform an analysis to determine the existing and future traffic noise levels adjacent to the freeways (Interstate 710), arterials, and rail lines. The Element will include a table that identifies, for each segment of arterial and freeway studied in the City, the location of the traffic noise contours relative to the arterial's centerline. The contours will be developed using the community noise equivalent level (CNEL) metric. Wieland Associates will prepare contour maps for the existing and future noise environments in Vernon. The maps will identify the location of the composite (traffic, railroad, etc.) noise contours throughout the City. (Note: A detailed scope of work and cost estimate from Wieland Associates is forthcoming.) 4.2 Prepare Draft Implementation Program A detailed Implementation Program is important for prioritizing City actions to be undertaken to implement General Plan goals and objectives, and to identify funding sources to be used. We will prepare such a program to be included as an appendix to but not adopted as part of the General Plan. By adopting the Implementation Program separately, the City Council can amend the Program annually to reflect changing priorities without having to undertake a General Plan Amendment. Task 5. Prepare CEQA Documentation The purpose of this task is to prepare the CEQA documentation required for the General Plan prior to Council adoption of both documents. The CEQA documentation will address the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance Amendment on truck loading restrictions. 5.1 Identify Scope of Environmental Documentation and Complete ISINOP The purpose of this task is to identify the type of environmental documentation required to satisfy CEQA requirements. We anticipate that a Program EIR will be required. This subtask consists of a meeting with City staff to identify the required document and completion of an Initial Study and NOP. P&D will prepare the Initial Study and NOP. The City will be responsible for mailing, although we can perform this service as an optional task. 5.2 Program EIR A Program EIR will be required for the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Amendment. During the early stages of the program, environmental issues will be addressed and necessary mitigation will be incorporated into the Plan itself to ensure that the Plan is environmentally sound. Preparation of the EIR in concert with the Plan will promote streamlining of*subsequent environmental review for future projects within the City that are consistent with the General Plan. During this phase of the program, we will notify and consult with sovereign nations as required by Government Code sections 65352.3 and 65562.5. This subtask includes the following work products: • P&D will prepare a complete administrative Draft EIR for City staff review. The Draft Program EIR will be prepared in accordance with CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines. The Draft EIR will be prepared following completion of an Initial Study documenting all environmental issues identified as potentially significant. • P&D will review all staff comments and make appropriate modifications to complete a Public Review Draft EIR for release with the Draft General Plan. The Draft EIR will be released for the required 45-day public review period. City staff will be responsible for mailing the document, although P&D can perform this as an optional task. 10/09/2007 14:06 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES I?1024 • Following completion -of the 45-day public review period for the Draft EIR, the Final EIR will be prepared by P&D for City Council certification. We will prepare the Final EIR to include responses to comments on the Draft EIR and document revisions. Responses will be prepared to all written comments received during the 45-day public review period. Responses will be incorporated into the Final EIR. • P&D will prepare CEQA findings, overriding considerations, and a mitigation monitoring program to allow City Council certification of the Final .EIR. The mitigation monitoring program for the EIR will be organized to facilitate annual monitoring in concert with the annual report to the City Council on implementation of the General Plan. Task 6. public Review and Adoption This purpose of this task is to allow for public review of the Draft General Plan, Zoning Ordinance Amendment, and EIR during public hearings. 6.1 City Council Hearings Principal -in -Charge Laura Stetson and Project Manager Jose Rodriguez will be available to -attend City Council hearings to present the draft documents and respond to public and City Council comments and questions. Other members of the project team will be available to attend on a reimbursable basis. Task 7. Final Documents and Maps The purpose of this task is to prepare a final updated General Plan which will incorporate City Council - directed revisions to the draft documents. 7.1 Preliminary Final General Plan Once public hearings have concluded, we will prepare a preliminary Final General Plan and Implementation Program based on direction received from City Council. A preliminary final General Plan will be reviewed by City staff, and any remaining corrections will be made. 7.2 Final General Plan and CEDA Documents Following incorporation of all final corrections into the General Plan, Implementation Program, and map, we will present the documents to the City Council for adoption. The City Council will certify the EIR or MND and adopt the updated Plan. Program Budget The det&iled budget on the following page presents our proposal to complete the work program for $202,102 for the General Plan and the environmental documentation that addresses the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Amendment. '10/09/2007 14:06 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES U 025 `J Vernon General Plan Update Project Budget Hourly Rate: A. LABOR COSTS(�'y�[ 180 $105 90 75 65 $130 $ 50 Labor Costs LRS JMR PC/HC GIS/ Graph Word Proc JH DC _ n�:a�+zFG.irli ai;v�i: .iaiia. 1.1 Work with City Staff to Focus the Work Program SUBTOTAL r: _ Y ti..i: 4 9 2 4 $2 P9p 4 8 4 $2,290 2.1 Collect and Review Background Data 22 Interview Key Department Staff 2.3 Develop GIS Base Map 2.4 Existing Land Use Survey SUBTOTAL 6 12 32 $5,220 1 B 8 $2,220 2 16 $1,410 2 2 40 1 B $4,675 9 24 32 56 1 8 8 $13,625 a.I Prepare Issues, Goals and Policies Working Paper SUBTOTAL ME ? 8 2 81 20 2 8 5,370 20 2 8 m4.1 Prepare Administrative Draft and Draft General Plan 4.2 Prepare Draft Implementation Program SUBTOTAL �40$38.840 t2088 160 40 3 16 36 2 6 $5,830 196. 40 34 16 46 $44,670 — t E 5.1 Identify Scope NOW of Preparation/Initial Study Agency Contact and Consultation Prepare Admin Draft Program EIR 5.2 Public Review Draft Program EIR Responses to Comments/Final EIR (Allowance) Findings/SOC/MMP SUBTOTAL 4 2 2 2 $3,500 4 2_ 16 2,370 46 20 1B0 20 8 27,520 8 4 40 2 2 $5,741) 8 41 201 8 2 90 2 6 44 4 7,01D 76 38 324 32 20 50,530 Ig 6.1 Cily Council H�eearindg (Allowance)`ll� 6 6SUBTOTAL ::6 6 6 $2,610 7.1 Preliminary Final General Plan 7.2 Final General Plan and CEOA Documents SUBTOTAL ... • �,. 8 16 30 16 8 6 $8,440 8 12 20 6 8 $5,62D 16 26 50 24 16 6 14,060 I U I AL LABUH CUST5 133 200 622 152 75 32 78 1 $133,055 Traffic Study and Report Noise Monitoring and Report TOTAL DIRECT COSTS Summary Memorandum - Continuing Important Issues (5) Draft and Revised Issues, Goals, and Policies Working Papers (5) Administrative Draft General Plan and Implemenation Program (5) Draft General Plan and Implementation Program (5) Administrative Draft NOP/IS (5) Final NOP/IS (5) Administrative Draft EIR (5) Draft EIR (20+20 CDs) Pre -Press Final EIR or MND, Findings and MMP (3) Final EIR, Findings and MMP (20+20 CDs) Pre -Press Final General Plan and Implementation Program (4) Final General Plan and Implementation Program (20 + 20 CDs) TOTAL DELIVERABLES` COST SUMMARY TOTAL DIRECT COSTS TOTAL DELIVERABLES COSTS $200 TOTAL COSTS 1 $202.1021 10/09/2007 14:08 FAX 3238261435 COMMUNITY SERVICES CITY OF VERNON COMMUNITY SERVICES & WATER DEPARTMENT AGREEMENT CHANGE ORDER NO PROJECT: TO: REQUESTED BY: You are hereby directed to make the herein descri I1027 EXHIBIT B SUPPLEMENT NO. — SHEET _ OF , SHEETS P.O. NO. CONSULTANT from the original scope of work of this Contract Amount (Base Did) Amount of This Change Order Amount of Previous Chan e Orders _ Total Change Orders Modified Agreement Amount By reason of this order the time of completion will be adjusted as follows: Approved: Acting City Clerk Date: We, the undersigacd Consultant, have given careful consideration to the change proposed and hereby agree, if this proposal is approved that we will provide all equipment, furnish all materials, except as may otherwise be noted above, and perform all services necessary for the work above specified, and will accept as full payment therefore the prices shown above. Accepted Date: Consultant: By: - Title; c: Acting