13. DISCRIMINATION
<br />Contractor shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual
<br />orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the
<br />recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related activities.
<br />Contractor affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal,
<br />state and local laws and regulations.
<br />14. JURISDICTION - VENUE
<br />This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity,
<br />interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be determined
<br />and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that Orange County,
<br />California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or arise out of, in
<br />connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
<br />15. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
<br />Contractor shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses, permits,
<br />approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder and required by
<br />the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of Santa Ana and all other
<br />governmental agencies. Contractor shall notify the City immediately and in writing of its inability to
<br />obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be
<br />cause for termination of this Agreement.
<br />16. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
<br />Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature hereinbelow has the power, authority and
<br />right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully,
<br />including reasonable costs and attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such
<br />authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
<br />IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first above
<br />written.
<br />ATTEST:
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<br />MARIA D, i3U1zAR
<br />Clerk of the Council
<br />APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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<br />By: , rc.�.. 44
<br />Laura Sheedy
<br />Assistant City Attorney
<br />CITY OF SANTA AN/A,,4
<br />DAVID CAVAZOS
<br />City Manager
<br />TSJ ELECTRICAL &COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
<br />Dba MASTERS ELECTRIC
<br />RECOMMENDE OR PROVAL:
<br />EDWIN WILLIAM UALVEZ, P.E. (NAME)
<br />Executive Director - PWA (Title) Q IKO C-' M Ug
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