01-0831_MNA CONSULTING_Personal Services AgreementPERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this -3-L day of August, 2001, by
and between the City of San Juan Capistrano (hereinafter referred to as the "City") and
MNA Consulting (hereinafter referred to as "Consultant").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, City desires to retain the services of Consultant regarding the City's
proposal to assist the City in the Eastern Territory Sphere of Influence Study for that land
area consisting of portions of Rancho Mission Viejo and extending easterly from the City
limits to the general vicinity of the proposed Foothill Transportation Corridor ("C" Align-
ment), and between the Ladera Planned Community to the north and the City of San
Clemente to the south, all within unincorporated County of Orange; and
WHEREAS, Consultant is qualified by virtue of experience, training, education and
expertise to accomplish such services.
NOW, THEREFORE, City and Consultant mutually agree as follows:
Section 1. Scope of Work.
The scope of work to be performed by Consultant shall consist of those tasks as set
forth in Exhibit 'A" attached and incorporated herein by reference.
Consultant warrants that all of its services shall be performed in a competent,
professional and satisfactory manner and in accordance with the prevalent standards of
its profession.
Section 2. Term.
This Agreement shall commence on the effective date of this Agreement and
services required hereunder shall be completed by no later than December 31, 2001.
Section 3. Compensation.
3.1 Amount.
Total compensation forthe scope of services for this Project shall not exceed
ten thousand dollars ($10,000), as set forth in Exhibit "B," attached and incorporated herein
by reference.
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3.2 Rate Schedule.
The services shall be billed to the City at the hourly rate set forth in Exhibit
"C," attached and incorporated herein by reference. Included within the compensation are
all the Consultant's ordinary office and overhead expenses incurred by it, its agents and
employees, including meetings with the City representatives and incidental costs to
perform the stipulated services. Submittals shall be in accordance with Consultant's
proposal.
3.3 Method of Payment.
Consultant shall submit monthly invoices based on total services which have
been satisfactorily completed and specifying a percentage of projected completion for
approval by the City. The City will pay monthly progress payments based on approved
invoices in accordance with this Section.
For extra work not part of this Agreement, a written authorization from City
is required prior to Consultant undertaking any extra work.
3.4 Records of Expenses.
Consultant shall keep complete and accurate records of all costs and
expenses incidental to services covered by this Agreement. These records will be made
available at reasonable times to City.
Section 4. Independent Contractor.
It is agreed that Consultant shall act and be an independent contractor and not an
agent or employee of City, and shall obtain no rights to any benefits which accrue to City's
employees.
Section 5. Limitations Upon Subcontracting and Assignment.
The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Consultant, its principals
and employees were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement.
Consultant shall not contract with any other entity to perform the services required without
written approval of the City. This Agreement may not be assigned, voluntarily or by
operation of law, without the prior written approval of the City. If Consultant is permitted
to subcontract any part of this Agreement by City, Consultant shall be responsible to City
for the acts and omissions of its subcontractor as it is for persons directly employed.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationships between
any subcontractor and City. All persons engaged in the work will be considered employees
of Consultant. City will deal directly with and will make all payments to Consultant.
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Section 6. Changes to Scope of Work.
In the event of a change in the Scope of Work provided for in the contract
documents as requested by the City, the Parties hereto shall execute an addendum to this
Agreement setting forth with particularity all terms of the new agreement, including but not
limited to any additional Consultant's fees.
Section 7. Familiarity with Work and Construction Site.
By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that: (1) it has investigated the
work to be performed; (2) it has investigated the proposed construction site, including the
location of all utilities, and is aware of all conditions there; and (3) it understands the
facilities, difficulties and restrictions of the work under this Agreement. Should Consultant
discover any latent or unknown conditions materially differing from those inherent in the
work or as represented by City, it shall immediately inform City of this and shall not
proceed with furtherwork under this Agreement until written instructions are received from
the City.
Section 8. Time of Essence.
Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
Section 9. Compliance with Law.
Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and regulations
of federal, state and local government.
Section 10. Conflicts of Interest.
Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any
interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the
performance of the services contemplated by this Agreement. No person having such
interest shall be employed by or associated with Consultant.
Section 11. Copies of Work Product.
At the completion of the contract period, Consultant shall have delivered to City at
least one (1) copy of any final reports and architectural drawings containing Consultant's
findings, conclusions, and recommendations with any support documentation. All reports
submitted to the City shall be in reproducible format.
All services to be rendered hereunder shall be subject to the direction and approval
of the City.
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Section 12. Ownership of Documents.
All reports, information, data and exhibits prepared or assembled by Consultant in
connection with the performance of its services pursuant to this Agreement are confidential
to the extent permitted by law, and Consultant agrees that they shall not be made available
to any individual or organization without prior written consent of the City. All such reports,
information, data, and exhibits shall be the property of the City and shall be delivered to
the City upon demand without additional costs or expense to the City. The City
acknowledges such documents are instruments of Consultant's professional services.
Section 13. Indemnity.
Consultant agrees to protect, defend and hold harmless City, its elected and
appointed officials and employees from any and all claims, liabilities, expenses ordamages
of any nature, including attorneys' fees, for injury or death of any person or damage to
property or interference with use of property and for errors and omissions committed by
Consultant arising out of or in connection with the work, operation or activities of
Consultant, its agents, employees and subcontractors in carrying out its obligations under
this Agreement.
Section 14. Insurance.
Insurance required herein shall be provided by Admitted Insurers in good standing
with the State of California and having a minimum Best's Guide Rating of A- Class VII or
better.
14.1 Comprehensive General Liability.
Throughoutthe term of this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain in full force
and effect Comprehensive General Liability coverage in the following minimum amounts:
$500,000 property damage;
$500,000 injury to one person/any one occurrence/not limited to contractual
period;
$1,000,000 injury to more than one person/any one occurrence/not limited
to contractual period.
14.2 Comprehensive Automobile Liability.
Throughout the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain in full force
and effect Comprehensive Automobile Liability coverage, including owned, hired and non -
owned vehicles in the following minimum amounts:
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$500,000 property damage;
$500,000 injury to one person/any one occurrence/not limited to contractual
period;
$1,000,000 injury to more than one person/any one occurrence/not limited
to contractual period
14.3 Worker's Compensation.
If Consultant intends to employ employees to perform services under this
Agreement, Consultant shall obtain and maintain, during the term of this Agreement,
Worker's Compensation Employer's Liability Insurance in the statutory amount as required
by state law.
14.4 Proof of Insurance Requirements/Endorsement.
Prior to beginning any work under this Agreement, Consultant shall submit
the insurance certificates, including the deductible or self -retention amount, and an
additional insured endorsement to the Consultant's general liability and umbrella liability
policies using ISO form CG 20 10 11 85 (in no event with an edition date later than 1990)
to the City's General Counsel for certification that the insurance requirements of this
Agreement have been satisfied.
14.5 Errors and Omissions Coverage
Throughout the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall not be required to
maintain Errors and Omissions Coverage (professional liability coverage).
14.6 Notice of Cance Ilation/Term!nation of Insurance.
The above policy/policies shall not terminate, nor shall they be canceled, nor
the coverages reduced, until afterthirty (30) days' written notice is given to City, except that
ten (10) days' notice shall be given if there is a cancellation due to failure to pay a
premium.
14.7 Terms of Compensation.
Consultant shall not receive any compensation until all insurance provisions
have been satisfied.
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14.8 Notice to Proceed.
Consultant shall not proceed with any work under this Agreement until the
City has issued a written "Notice to Proceed" verifying that Consultant has complied with
all insurance requirements of this Agreement.
Section 15. Termination.
City and Consultant shall have the right to terminate this Agreement without cause
by giving thirty (30) days' advance written notice of termination to the other party
In addition, this Agreement may be terminated for cause by providing ten (10) days'
notice to the other party of a material breach of contract. If the other party does not cure
the breach of contract, then the agreement may be terminated subsequent to the ten (10)
day cure period.
Section 16. Notice.
All notices shall be personally delivered or mailed to the below listed addresses, or
to such other addresses as may be designated by written notice. These addresses shall
be used for delivery of service of process:
To City: City of San Juan Capistrano
32400 Paseo Adelanto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Attn: Cindy Russell, Administrative Services Director
To Consultant: Laurie J. McKinley, Senior Partner
MNA Consulting
427 "C" Street, Suite 308
San Diego, CA 92101
Section 17. Attorneys' Fees.
If any action at law or in equity is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of this
Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and
necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to which he may be entitled.
Section 18. Dispute Resolution.
In the event of a dispute arising between the parties regarding performance or
interpretation of this Agreement, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration under
the auspices of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service ("JAMS").
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Section 19. Entire Agreement.
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the
parties and supersedes all previous negotiations between them pertaining to the subject
matter thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement.
ATTEST:
Monahan, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John R. Sha , C Attorney
CITY 9f SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
City Manager
CONSULT.
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Scope Of Services
San Juan Capistrano
Eastern Territory Political Strategy
The following provides a Scope of Services to be provided by NINA Consulting to the
City of San Juan Capistrano. MNA Consulting has been asked by the City to assist in the
evaluation of a County proposal to develop a collaborative planning process for property
located east of the City of San Juan Capistrano and proposed for future development (the
"Eastern Territory"). MNA Consulting will work with the City to develop the most
effective strategy for City participation in the Eastern Territory planning program and to
provide the City with optimal influence in the decisions related to future development.
MNA proposes to provide assistance to the City through a time -and -materials contract,
not to exceed a total amount of $10,000. Laurie McKinley, Senior Partner, will be the
lead consultant on this project. The Scope of Work will provide for approximately 40
hours of consulting from Ms. McKinley, plus research and administrative assistance from
MNA staff. The following Tasks are anticipated to be undertaken as part of this Scope of
Work:
• Understanding agendas and concerns of current players
Ms. McKinley will meet with County planning staff, LAFCO staff, and representatives of
the project proponent. Gathering information from these constituencies will provide a
better understanding of how the City may best play a meaningful role in the planning
process.
• Review and Evaluation of County Stakeholders Proposal
Ms. McKinley will review the County's proposal to create an Ad Hoc Stakeholders
Committee, and provide recommendations for a City response to the proposal.
• City Strategy Meetings
Ms. McKinley will meet with City staff to discuss observations and information gathered
from meetings with other constituencies. Ms. McKinley will also participate in a City
"brainstorming session" to evaluate alternative approaches to influencing the Eastern
Territory planning effort and to develop an overall strategy to address City concerns.
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Scope Of Services
San Juan Capistrano
Eastern Territory Political Strategy
The following provides a Scope of Services to be provided by NINA Consulting to the
City of San Juan Capistrano. MNA Consulting has been asked by the City to assist in the
evaluation of a County proposal to develop a collaborative planning process for property
located east of the City of San Juan Capistrano and proposed for future development (the
"Eastern Territory"). MNA Consulting will work with the City to develop the most
effective strategy for City participation in the Eastern Territory planning program and to
provide the City with optimal influence in the decisions related to future development.
MNA proposes to provide assistance to the City through a time -and -materials contract,
not to exceed a total amount of $10,000. Laurie McKinley, Senior Partner, will be the
lead consultant on this project. The Scope of Work will provide for approximately 40
hours of consulting from Ms. McKinley, plus research and administrative assistance from
MNA staff. The following Tasks are anticipated to be undertaken as part of this Scope of
Work:
• Understanding agendas and concerns of current players
Ms. McKinley will meet with County planning staff, LAFCO staff, and representatives of
the project proponent. Gathering information from these constituencies will provide a
better understanding of how the City may best play a meaningful role in the planning
process.
• Review and Evaluation of County Stakeholders Proposal
Ms. McKinley will review the County's proposal to create an Ad Hoc Stakeholders
Committee, and provide recommendations for a City response to the proposal.
• City Strategy Meetings
Ms. McKinley will meet with City staff to discuss observations and information gathered
from meetings with other constituencies. Ms. McKinley will also participate in a City
"brainstorming session" to evaluate alternative approaches to influencing the Eastern
Territory planning effort and to develop an overall strategy to address City concerns.
EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT FOR SERVICES
Section I. Consultant Fee: The total lump sum compensation for all services performed pursuant
to this agreement shall not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and shall be payable on a time
and material basis.. This fee shall include all costs incurred, by the CONSULTANT for salary,
travel, and miscellaneous expenses necessary to complete all work specified in the "Scope of
Work" (Exhibit "A").
Section Il. Contract Administration and Payment: The City agrees to make payments to the
CONSULTANT within thirty (30) days of billing and upon demand by CONSULTANT for that work
conducted pursuant to the approved scope of work .
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