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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKNISPEL, NORMAN 2 -2014INSURANCE NOT REQUIRED MIRK MAY VRWFF0 DATA; CONSULTANT AGREEMENT C5: SA'PDCZ) THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 1st day ofJuly, 2014 by and between Norman, Knispel, an individual, (hereinafter, "Consultant "), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California (hereinafter �) City "). A RECITALS A. The City desires to retain a consultant having special skill and knowledge in the field of conducting administrative hearings. Consultant represents that it is able and willing to provide such services to the City. B. In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Consultant under this Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be expected from a professional consulting firm in the field. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows: SCOPE OF SERVICES Consultant shall conduct administrative hearings and mediation. for the Santa Ana Police Department and any other City agency or Department on an as needed basis in a competent fashion and mooting the standard of care which is reasonable in the industry. The administrative hearings shall be conducted for violations of the Santa Ana Municipal Code including but not limited to Chapters 5,10, 17 and 31 and handled in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3 of the Municipal Code where applicable, Consultant is to use his own independent judgment and discretion in conducting the administrative hearings. 2. COMPENSATION This Agreement shall be for an amount not to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000) for each of the three years for a total amount not to exceed nine thousand dollars ($9,000). The services shall be provided at the rates of seventy -five dollars ($75) a hearing when there is one hearing and fifty dollars ($50) a hearing when there is more than one hearing on a single day. 3. TERM This Agrcement shall commence on the date first written above and terminate on June 30, 20 t 7, unless tern- iinated earlier in accordance with Section 11, below. 4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an independent contractor and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall it be construed to create an employer - employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Consultant performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be, provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes. 5. INDEMNIFICATION Consultant agrees to and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers; agents, employees, consultants, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the direct or indirect operations of the Consultant or its contractors, subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons acting on their behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2) from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in tl- s Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Consultant further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. 6. CONFIDENTIALITY If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary; Consultant agrees that it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. "Confidential Information" shalt include all nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other party is covered by this Agreement: The foregoing obligations of non -use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the Consultant disclosed in apublicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Consultant without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e) is independently developed by the Consultant without reference to information disclosed by the City. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE Consultant covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this Agreement. S. NOTICE Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by telefacsimile or other telegraphic communication in the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons: To City: Clerk of the City Council City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M -30) RO. Box 1988 Santa Ana; CA 92702 -1988 Fax Number 714- 647 -6956 With courtesy copies to: To Consultant: Santa Ana Police Department 20 Civic Center Plaza {N1 -96) P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702 and City Attorney City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza (M -29) P.O, Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702 Fax Number 714- 647 -6515 i Mr. Norman Knispel Santa Ana, California 92705 Fax Number 714 -558 -9013 A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter, any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail, communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been deposited in the United States snail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and addressed as set forth above. If sent by telefacsimile, comtntmication shall be effective or deemed to have been given twenty -four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shalt be excluded. 9. EXCLUSIVI'CY AND AMENDMENT This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and Consultant, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. hi the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attaclvnents hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant. The parties agree that any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Consultant nor the City. Each patty 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 embodied herein. t0. ASSIGNMENT Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant, Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to ]unit the City's ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this Agreement performed by City personnel or by other consultants retained by City. 11. TERNIINATION This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice of termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant compensation for all services performed by . Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of termination, subject to the following conditions: a; As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to deliver to the City all work product completed as of such date, and in such case such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and Consultant consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems appropriate. b, Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement. 12. DISCRIMINA`tION Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training; utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related activities. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. 13. JURISDICTION - VENUE This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement, 14, PROFESSIONAL LICENSES Consultant shrill, throughout the tern of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses, permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement. 15. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature hereinbelow has the power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn. b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set forth in the body of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first above written. ATTEST: MARIA I), I UILAR Clerk of the Council APPROVED AS TO FORM: SONIA R. CARVALI-IO City Attorney By:40o,U-�a F-1, t'z-�k LAURA A. ROSSINI Senior Assistant City Attorney RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: Carlos Rojas Chief of Police CITY OF SANTA A A DAVO eAVAdS City Manager CONSULTANT rn an Knispel