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PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
In"THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 'day of AvAusj
2005, by and between the San Juan Capistrano Community RtIdevelopment
Agency (hereinafter referred to as the "CRA") and Elizabeth White, (hereinafter referred
to as "Consultant").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, CRA desires to retain the services of Consultant regarding providing
recording secretary services for the purpose of taking and preparing the CRA meeting
minutes; and
WHEREAS, Consultant is qualified by virtue of experience, training, education
and expertise to accomplish such services.
NOW, THEREFORE, CRA 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 August 1, 2005 and services required
hereunder shall be completed by no later June 30, 2006.
Section 3. Compensation.
3.1 Rate Schedule.
The services shall be billed to the CRA at the hourly rate set forth in
Exhibit "A" attached and incorporated herein by reference, but not to exceed $1,400
Included within the compensation are all of 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 Exhibit "A."
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3.2 Method of Payment.
Consultant shall submit monthly invoices based on total services which
have been satisfactorily completed. The CRA will pay monthly payments based on
approved invoices in accordance with this Section.
For extra work not part of this Agreement, a written authorization from
CRA is required prior to Consultant undertaking any extra work.
3.3 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 CRA.
Section 4. Independent Contractor.
It is agreed that Consultant shall act and be an independent contractor and not
an agent or employee of CRA, and shall obtain no rights to any benefits which accrue to
CRA'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 CRA to enter into this Agreement.
Consultant shall not contract with any other entity to perform the services required
without written approval of the CRA. This Agreement may not be assigned, voluntarily
or by operation of law, without the prior written approval of the CRA. If Consultant is
permitted to subcontract any part of this Agreement by CRA, Consultant shall be
responsible to CRA 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 CRA. All persons engaged in the work will
be considered employees of Consultant. CRA will deal directly with and will make all
payments to Consultant.
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 CRA, 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 Site.
By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that: (1) it has investigated
the work to be performed; and (2) it understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions
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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
CRA, it shall immediately inform CRA of this and shall not proceed with further work
under this Agreement until written instructions are received from the CRA.
Section B. 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 CRA
at least one (1) copy of any final minutes in electronic — Microsoft Word format. All
reports submitted to the CRA shall be in reproducible format.
All services to be rendered hereunder shall be subject to the direction and
approval of the CRA.
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
CRA. All such reports, information, data, and exhibits shall be the property of the CRA
and shall be delivered to the CRA upon demand without additional costs or expense to
the CRA. The CRA acknowledges such documents are instruments of Consultant's
professional services.
Section 13. Indemnity.
Consultant agrees to protect, defend and hold harmless CRA, its elected and
appointed officials and employees from any and all claims, liabilities, expenses or
damages of any nature, including attorneys' fees, for injury or death of any person or
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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. Termination.
CRA 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 15. 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 CRA: San Juan Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency
32400 Paseo Adelanto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Attn: City Clerk
To Consultant: Elizabeth White
Recording Secretary
779 Calle Vallarta
San Clemente, CA 92673
Section 16. 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 17. 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 18. 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.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
By: CNZA"
Dave Adams, Executive Director
CONSULTANT
By:
Eli beth White
ATTEST: n
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R. Monahan, Secretary
AS TO FORM:
John R. Shaw, A ency Counsel
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EXHIBIT A
PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
For
Recording Secretary Services
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.
SCOPE OF WORK
❖ Attend San Juan Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency Board of
Directors meetings held on the 1St and 3rd Tuesdays monthly.
❖ Record the meeting proceedings either by taking written notes or by taking notes
on a laptop computer, as provided by the CRA. Notes taken on a laptop
computer will be in Word format.
❖ Prepare written meeting minutes, in electronic — Microsoft Word format, in a
minute document format provided by the Agency Secretary. Draft meeting
minutes will be provided to the City Clerk within 10 days of the meeting. The
draft is subject to revision. Revisions will be made to the draft within 2 days of
receiving requests for revisions.
❖ Meeting minutes may be transmitted to the Agency Secretary via e-mail. In the
unlikely event that e-mail is unavailable, minutes will be provided on a 3 '/2 "
floppy disk or other electronic media agreeable to the Agency Secretary.
❖ Provide necessary communications to coordinate the preparation of the minutes.
RATE SCHEDULE
The consultant will be paid at $35 per hour, calculated to the nearest quarter hour, to
travel to meetings, arrival 15 -minutes in advance of the meeting, meeting time,
preparation of draft minutes, revisions to minutes, as requested.
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32400 PASEO ADELANTO
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675
(949) 493-1171
(949) 493-1053 FAX
www.sanjuancapistrano.org
August 18, 2005
Elizabeth White
779 Calle Vallarta
San Clemente, CA 92673
Dear Elizabeth:
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MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SAM ALLEVATO
DIANE SATHGATE
WYATT HART
JOE SOTO
DAVID M SWERDLIN
A fully executed, original Personal Services Agreements related to recording secretary
services for the City Council and recording secretary services to the Board of Directors
of the Community Redevelopment Agency are enclosed for your records.
You may proceed with work under this agreement in coordination with me. Please call if
you have any questions (949) 443-6308.
Thank you,
Meg Monahan, CMC
City Clerk
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