14. DISCRIMINATION
<br />Consultant 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 />Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity mnployer and shall comply with all applicable federal,
<br />state and local laws and regulations,
<br />15. JURISDICTION - VENUE
<br />This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity,
<br />interpretation,-perfonnance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be determined
<br />and governed by the laws of the State of California. The 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 />16. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
<br />Consultant 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. Consultant 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 />17. NOTICE
<br />Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement shall
<br />be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by first class or
<br />certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by facsimile or other telegraphic communication in the manner
<br />provided in this Section, to the following persons:
<br />To City; Clerk of the City Council
<br />City of Santa Ana
<br />20 Civic Center Plaza (M -30)
<br />P.Q. Box 1988
<br />Santa Ana, CA 92702 -1988
<br />Facsimile (714) 647 -6956
<br />With courtesy copy to: Executive Director of Public Works
<br />City of Santa Ana
<br />20 Civic Center Plaza (M -36)
<br />P.O. Box 1988
<br />Santa Ana, California 92702
<br />Facsimile (714) 647 -5635
<br />To Consultant: Ramin Massoumi
<br />Iteri,s, Inc.
<br />25C -10
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