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NEWPORT BEACH
" City Council Staff Report
May 12, 2015
Agenda Item No. 7
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: David A. Webb, Public Works Director- (949) 644 -3330,
dawebb @newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: John Kappeler, Senior Engineer
PHONE: (949) 644 -3218
TITLE: Bayview Heights Drainage Project — Approval of a Professional Services Agreement
with RBF Consulting (CAP 15-0033)
ABSTRACT:
Public Works staff has been working for many years with the Newport Bay Conservancy, the County of
Orange and two property owners to address a storm water quality and erosion issue in the Santa Ana
Heights Neighborhood. Necessary funding and agreements are now in place. Staff now wishes to proceed
with preparing design, environmental and permitting documents for the Bayview Heights Drainage Project.
RECOMMENDATION:
a) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with RBF Consulting (RBF) of Irvine, California, to
prepare a field survey, geotechnical testing and construction documents for the Bayview Heights Drainage
Project at a not to exceed cost of $163,186, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Agreement; and
b) Approve Budget Amendment No. 15BA -045 appropriating $50,000 from the un- appropriated General
Fund balance to Account No. 7014- C5002022, as directed by City Council at its November 12, 2014
meeting.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
The total cost of this project is estimated at about $440,000 ($163K for design, $275K for construction).
Funding for the design portion of this Project is as follows:
Account Description
Private Property Owners' Contributions
County of Orange Contribution
Orange County Transportation
Authority
City General Fund
Account Number
Amount
7251- C5002022
$
50,000.00
7251- C5002022
$
50,000.00
7284- C5002022
$
30,000.00
7014- C5002022 $ 33,186.00
Total: $ 163,186.00
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Funding contributions from the County of Orange and the two property owners are included in the "Mesa
Drive Drainage Improvements Project Cooperative Agreement" (Attachment C). The agreement has now
been signed by the two private property owners, and was approved by the County of Orange Board of
Supervisors at their April 21, 2015 meeting. This agreement will come to City Council for its consideration
at the May 26th Council Meeting for final City approval.
With the $163,186 for design covered as shown above, the remainder of the OCTA grant (total grant was
$305,000, with $30,000 for design) leaves $275,000 for construction. These funds are being re- budgeted to
Fiscal Year 2015 -2016 with the adoption of the proposed Capital Improvement Program budget.
DISCUSSION:
The Bayview Heights Drainage Project (see Attachment A for location) will improve a site that has
experienced significant erosion (Attachment B) that began in the early 1950s with the construction of the
Bayview Heights — Unit 4 development on unincorporated land.
Drainage from a portion of the new tract was directed onto the new streets and collected in a storm drain
catch basin on Mesa Drive. This flow was then piped under Mesa Drive and released into an open swale
continuing on and through two private properties now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Buck Johns (2600 Mesa
Drive) and Mr. and Mrs. John Manly (2612 Mesa Drive), down a bluff in a non - engineered and erodible
water course before draining into Upper Newport Bay. Over the many years, storm flows have eroded a
broad channel between the two private properties that in some areas reaches a depth of 15 feet. Such
drainage flows over the bluff face in an erodible channel would not be permitted today under current land
development codes and regulations.
Understanding the on -going erosion concern and the need to prevent sediment from entering the bay, staff
worked with the Newport Bay Conservancy, the County of Orange and the private property owners to
develop a mitigation plan. The proposed project would install a storm drain pipe from the Mesa Drive catch
basin to a treatment wetland located just upstream of the County's asphalt pathway so as to now convey
drainage flows through a non - erodible engineered system. The current eroded areas will then be filled in
and planted to stabilize the slope. The new treatment wetland will be maintained by volunteers from the
Newport Bay Conservancy.
The proposed project as outlined was submitted to OCTA for a Measure M Environmental Cleanup
Program grant funding that was subsequently approved and awarded to the City in the amount of
$305,000. The grant allocates $30,000 towards the project's design effort and $275,000 for project
construction.
Staff then requested consultant proposals to prepare construction documents, including preparation of
resource agency permits. Two proposals were received and evaluated by staff. RBF Consulting was
selected as the most qualified firm based on its technical approach and experience. For this proposed
project, RBF would provide the following engineering services:
1. Prepare a topologic field survey;
2. Complete geotechnical testing;
3. Prepare design drawings and specifications for the storm drain and the water quality treatment wetland;
and
4. Prepare and process permit applications and CEQA clearance.
Given the sensitivity and the high visibility of the project area, the RBF budget anticipates a significant effort
for obtaining permits from all the resource agencies.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Given the sensitive location of the project site, staff anticipates that a Negative Declaration or a Mitigated
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Negative Declaration will be required in accordance with the implementing guidelines of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and City Council Policy K -3.
NOTICING:
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at
which the City Council considers the item).
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Attachment A - Location Map
Attachment B - Photo of Erosion
Attachment C - Mesa Drive Drainage Improvement Project Cooperative Agreement
Attachment D - Professional Services Agreement with RBF Consulting
Attachment E - Excerpt of City Council Minutes, November 12, 2014
Attachment F - Budget Amendment
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ATTACHMENT A
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ATTACHMENT C
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AMONG
THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
THE COUNTY OF ORANGE,
THE JOHNS LIVING TRUST, THE MANLY FAMILY TRUST, AND
THE MESA IRREVOCABLE TRUST FOR
MESA DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
This Cooperative Agreement ( "Agreement") is entered into the day of
2015, by and among the City of Newport Beach, a California
municipal corporation and charter City ( "City "), the County of Orange, a political
subdivision of the State of California ( "County'), William Buck Johns and
Elizabeth Colleen Johns, as Co- Trustees of the Johns Living Trust established
August 13, 2007, and John Clinton Manly, IV and Jill Apperson Manly as Co-
Trustees of the Manly Family Trust established May 12, 2008, (collectively,
"Owners "), which are sometimes individually referred to as 'Party" or collectively
referred to as 'Parties."
RECITALS
A. The City is a municipal corporation organized and validly existing
under the laws of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as
it is now being conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the
Charter of the City.
B. The County is a political subdivision of the State of California
organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of California with the
power to carry on its business as it is now being conducted under the statutes of
the State of California.
C. The Owners are: 1) William Buck Johns and Elizabeth Colleen
Johns, as Co- Trustees of the Johns Living Trust established August 13, 2007, as
owners of the property located at 2600 Mesa Drive in the City of Newport Beach,
Orange County Assessor's Parcel Number 439 - 051 -05, and 2) John Clinton
Manly, IV and Jill Apperson Manly, as Co- Trustees of the Manly Family Trust
established May 12, 2008, as owners of the property located at 2612 Mesa Drive
in the City of Newport Beach, Orange County Assessor's Parcel Number 439 -051-
06, respectively.
D. Some of the drainage on Mesa Drive and properties north of Mesa
Drive have historically flowed across the properties of 2600 and 2612 Mesa Drive.
E. The natural drainage course that runs along the privately -owned
properties of 2600 and 2612 Mesa Drive have progressively eroded material
over many decades.
F. Erosion is progressively headcutting toward Mesa Drive and, if left
uncontrolled, could eventually undercut the roadway.
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G. The eroded sediment has been carried into and deposited in
Upper Newport Bay ('Bay ").
H. If left uncontrolled, storm flows could begin to disturb native riparian
plants growing along the Bay.
I. The Parties wish to construct a storm drain and catch basins on
Mesa Drive to safely convey drainage across the private properties, and construct
a wetlands at the downstream end of the storm drain system as a good water
quality management practice to buffer negative impacts of urban runoff to the Bay
('Project ").
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth
herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. ELEMENTS OF AGREEMENT
The Parties shall work cooperatively together to minimize costs and
impacts to the public from the Project. The specific terms and conditions
governing the elements of this Agreement are set forth below.
ARTICLE 2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS
Owners agree to the following responsibilities:
2.1 Owners agree to pay the City the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars and
00/100 ($50,000.00) after the City receives notification of Measure M funding for
the Project and prior to initiation of the design phase of the Project.
2.2 Owners agree, at no cost to City, to provide temporary construction
and right of entry easements to the City for the design and construction of the
Project. Owners agree, at no cost to City, to convey permanent easements to the
City for maintenance, repair, and replacement of the Project improvements.
2.3 Owners agree, at no cost to City, to provide a location on their
properties for the temporary storage of equipment and material used for the
Project.
2.4 Owners agree to remove any and all movable facilities from their
properties that will interfere with the performance of the design or construction
phase activities of the Project.
2.5 Owners agree to cooperate with the City in the preparation of all
contract, application and environmental documents for the Project.
ARTICLE 3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF COUNTY
County agrees to the following responsibilities:
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3.1 The County shall pay to the City the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars
and 00/100 ($50,000.00) after the City receives notification of Measure M funding
for the Project and prior to initiation of the design phase of the Project.
3.2 The County shall prepare an Operations and Maintenance ( "O &M ")
manual during the design phase of the Project and provide the draft to the City for
distribution to resource agencies for review and comment. The County will finalize
the O &M manual to address comments, if any, submitted by the resource agencies.
3.3 The County shall review construction documents prepared by the City
and sign the approved drawings within fifteen (15) working days of receipt. The
construction documents shall include the construction drawings, contract
specifications and engineer's construction cost estimate, prior to advertising the
Project for construction.
3.4 The County shall provide construction easements to the City for
construction of the Project. No fees for the easements will be charged by either
Party.
3.5 After completion of the Project, the County agrees to maintain the
constructed wetlands at its sole cost and expense.
ARTICLE 4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY
City agrees to the following responsibilities:
4.1 The City shall manage the Project including the design, preparation
of the construction documents, obtaining the environmental clearance, permits and
approval, acquiring all necessary easements and administering the Measure M2
grant.
4.2 The City shall supervise the construction of the Project within the
established budget and time frame, as required by the construction documents and
permits. The City shall follow all public bid and contract procedures. The City shall
conduct the construction activities to meet the stringent requirements normally
conditioned on its contractors including any repairs of property damaged during
construction.
4.3 The City shall require that all consultants and the construction
contractors hired by the City for the Project shall provide the required insurance
coverage for design and construction of the Project. The County and Owners shall
be named as additionally insured parties in the Construction Special Provisions for
the Project.
4.4 The City shall prepare and secure temporary entry and construction
easements for work on County and private property.
4.5 The City shall maintain the storm drain system once the construction
is completed. The City shall prepare permanent easement documents necessary
for maintenance, repair, and replacement of the storm drain system for the Owners'
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approvals. The City will own the storm drain system following its installation. The
City will record the easements from the Owners.
4.6 The City shall pay not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem
wages including legal holidays and overtime work for each craft or type of workman
needed to execute the work contemplated under this Agreement to all workmen
employed on the work to be done according to this Agreement by City and any
subcontractor. In accordance with Sections 1770, et seq. of the California Labor
Code, the Director of Industrial Relations has ascertained the general prevailing
rate of per diem wages in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each
craft, classification, or type of workmen or mechanic needed to execute the
Agreement. A copy of the said determination is available by calling the prevailing
wage hotline number (415) 703 -4774, and requesting one from the Department of
Industrial Relations. The City is required to obtain the wage determinations from the
Department of Industrial Relations and post at the Project site the prevailing rate or
per diem wages. It shall be the obligation of City and all of its subcontractors to
comply with all State of California labor laws, rules and regulations.
ARTICLE 5. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall be in full force and effect until the
specified responsibilities of the Parties have been fulfilled or rescinded by the
Parties, or until July 1, 2018, whichever is sooner.
ARTICLE 6. NOTICES
Any notice or other written instrument required or permitted by this
Agreement to be given to any Party shall be deemed received when personally
served or transmitted by facsimile, or forty -eight (48) hours after being deposited
in the U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, First Class or certified, and addressed as
follows:
To Owners:
and
John Clinton Manly, IV and Jill Apperson Manly
Co- Trustees of the Manly Family Trust Established May 12, 2008
2612 Mesa Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
William Buck Johns and Elizabeth Colleen Johns
Co- Trustees of the Johns Living Trust Established August 13, 2007
2600 Mesa Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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To County:
OC Parks
Attn: Stacy Blackwood
13042 Old Myford Road
Irvine, CA 92602
To City:
City of Newport Beach
Attn: Bob Stein, Assistant City Engineer
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
ARTICLE 7. ATTORNEYS' FEES
In the event suit is brought by any Party to enforce the terms and provisions
of this Agreement, or to secure the performance hereof, each Party shall bear its
own attorneys' fees.
ARTICLE 8. FORCE MAJEURE
Except for the payment of money, no Party shall be liable for any delays or
other non - performance resulting from circumstances or causes beyond its
reasonable control, including, without limitation, fire or other casualty, Act of God,
strike or labor dispute, war or other violence, acts of third parties not within City's
or County's reasonable control or any law, order or requirement of any
governmental agency or authority.
ARTICLE 9. GOVERNING LAW & VENUE
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the
State of California. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this
Agreement, the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction
located in Orange County, California, and the Parties hereto agree to and do
hereby submit to the jurisdiction of such court, notwithstanding the provisions of
Code of Civil Procedure Section 394. The Parties agree to waive any and all
rights to request that an action be transferred for trial to another County.
ARTICLE 10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT & RESOLUTION OF CLAIMS
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement
between the Parties and supersedes all previous negotiations between them
pertaining to the subject matter thereof. The Parties hereby agree, on their own
behalf, and on behalf of their heirs and assigns to release and discharge each
Party from any and all liability, claims and causes of action, obligations, liabilities,
losses, debts, contracts, covenants, duties, damages, expenses, costs, costs on
appeal and charges of whatever kind, whether known or unknown, suspected or
unsuspected, which exists or may exists as of the effective date of this Agreement
regarding and /or arising out of or in any manner related to the natural drainage
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course that runs along the privately -owned properties of 2600 and 2612 Mesa
Drive and empties into the Bay and /or the items covered in this Agreement.
ARTICLE 11. WAIVER
A waiver of a breach of the covenants, conditions or obligations under this
Agreement by either Party shall not be construed as a waiver of any succeeding
breach of the same or other covenants, conditions or obligations of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE 12. MODIFICATION
Alteration, change or modification of this Agreement shall be in the form of
a written amendment, which shall be signed by each Party.
ARTICLE 13. ASSIGNMENT
No Party shall assign its performance of this Agreement, nor any part
thereof, without the prior written consent of the non - assigning parties. Any
assignment made in violation of this section shall be null and void.
ARTICLE 14. INDEMNIFICATION
City shall indemnify, defend and hold the Owners and County, its officers,
agents and employees, harmless from any expense, liability or claim for death,
injury, loss, damage or expense to persons or property which may arise or is
claimed to have arisen as a result of any acts performed by the Owners or County,
its officers, agents, or employees, with respect to the Project, save and except to
the extent such expense, liability or claim is proximately caused in whole or in part
by any negligence of the Owners or County, its officers, agents or employees, or
by any act or omission for which the Owners or County, its officers, agents or
employees are liable without fault.
Owners shall indemnify, defend and hold the City and County, its officers,
agents and employees, harmless from any expense; liability or claim for death;
injury, loss, damage or expense to persons or property which may arise or is
claimed to have arisen as a result of any acts performed by the City or County, its
officers, agents, or employees, with respect to the Project, save and except to the
extent such expense, liability or claim is proximately caused in whole or in part by
any negligence of the City, its officers, agents or employees, or by any act or
omission for which the City, its officers, agents or employees or County, its officers,
agents or employees are liable without fault.
County shall indemnify, defend and hold the Owners and City, its officers,
agents and employees, harmless from any expense, liability or claim for death,
injury, loss, damage or expense to persons or property which may arise or is
claimed to have arisen as a result of any acts performed by the Owners or City, its
officers, agents, or employees, with respect to the Project, save and except to the
extent such expense, liability or claim is proximately caused in whole or in part by
any negligence of the Owners or City, its officers, agents or employees, or by any
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act or omission for which the Owners or City, its officers, agents or employees are
liable without fault.
ARTICLE 15. TERMINATION
Any Party may at any time prior to the commencement of the design phase
of the Project, and without cause, terminate this Agreement, upon not less than
thirty (30) calendar days' written notice to the other Parties. The design phase
commences once contracts are entered into by the City with consultants for the
design work. Such termination shall be effected by delivery to the other Parties of
a notice of termination specifying the effective date of the termination and the
extent of the work to be terminated.
ARTICLE 16. COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute but
one (1) and the same instrument.
ARTICLE 17. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
This Agreement is subject to the availability of funds appropriated for this
purpose, and nothing herein shall be construed as obligating the Parties to expend
or as involving the Parties in any contract or other obligation for future payment of
money in excess of appropriations authorized by law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement
be executed on the dates written below.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
a California Municipal Corporation
Bv:
Dave Kiff, City Manager
Date:
ATTEST:
Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk
Date:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City AttV e` r 1
CCdr l
By:
Aaron C. Harp, ity Attorney SAM rjllo %i
COUNTY OF ORANGE,
A political subdivision of the State of California
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Signed and certified that a copy of this document has been delivered to the
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
Susan Novak
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of
Orange County CA
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
COUNTY COUNSEL
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Date:
an
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OWNERS:
2600 Mesa Drive, Newport Beach:
Date
By: �c
William Buck Johns, Co- rustee
of the Johns Living Trust establ� ed August 13, 2007
Date: O'k 12 ZO /5'
Elizabethc olleen Johns, Co- Trustee
of the Johns Living Trust established August 13, 2007
2612 Mesa Drive, Newport Beach:
Date: �; - S — /-)
John Clintoh-Manly— IV -Co- Trustee
of the Manly Family Trust stgblished May 12, 2008
Date:
By:
Jill App rson Manly, Co- Trustee
of the Manly Family Trust establi hed May 12, 2008
[END OF SIGNATURES]
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instrument and acknowledged to me that he /she /they executed the same in his /her /their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his /her /their signatures(s) on the instrument the person(s),
or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
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ATTACHMENT D
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH RBF CONSULTING FOR
BAYVIEW HEIGHTS DRAINAGE RESTORATION PROJECT
THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ( "Agreement') is made and
entered into as of this 12th day of May, 2015 ( "Effective Date "), by and between the
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a California municipal corporation and charter city
( "City'), and RBF CONSULTING, a California corporation ( "Consultant'), whose address
is 14725 Alton Parkway, Irvine, California 92618, and is made with reference to the
following:
RECITALS
A. City is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws
of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being
conducted under the statutes of the State of California and the Charter of City.
B. City desires to engage Consultant to provide design and permitting services for
the Bayview Heights Restoration Project ( "Project').
C. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and
knowledge to provide the professional services described in this Agreement.
D. City has solicited and received a proposal from Consultant, has reviewed the
previous experience and evaluated the expertise of Consultant, and desires to
retain Consultant to render professional services under the terms and conditions
set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the undersigned
parties as follows:
TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date, and shall
terminate on June 30, 2018, unless terminated earlier as set forth herein.
2. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
Consultant shall diligently perform all the services described in the Scope of
Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference ( "Services"
or "Work'). City may elect to delete certain Services within the Scope of Services at its
sole discretion.
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1 Time is of the essence in the performance of Services under this
Agreement and Consultant shall perform the Services in accordance with the schedule
included in Exhibit A. In the absence of a specific schedule, the Services shall be
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performed to completion in a diligent and timely manner. The failure by Consultant to
strictly adhere to the schedule set forth in Exhibit A, if any, or perform the Services in a
diligent and timely manner may result in termination of this Agreement by City.
3.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant shall not be responsible for
delays due to causes beyond Consultant's reasonable control. However, in the case of
any such delay in the Services to be provided for the Project, each party hereby agrees
to provide notice within two (2) calendar days of the occurrence causing the delay to the
other party so that all delays can be addressed.
3.3 Consultant shall submit all requests for extensions of time for performance
in writing to the Project Administrator as defined herein not later than ten (10) calendar
days after the start of the condition that purportedly causes a delay. The Project
Administrator shall review all such requests and may grant reasonable time extensions
for unforeseeable delays that are beyond Consultant's control.
3.4 For all time periods not specifically set forth herein, Consultant shall
respond in the most expedient and appropriate manner under the circumstances, by
hand - delivery or mail.
4. COMPENSATION TO CONSULTANT
4.1 City shall pay Consultant for the Services on a time and expense not -to-
exceed basis in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the Schedule of
Billing Rates attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference.
Consultant's compensation for all Work performed in accordance with this Agreement,
including all reimbursable items and subconsultant fees, shall not exceed One Hundred
Sixty Three Thousand One Hundred Eighty Six Dollars and 00/100 ($163,186.00),
without prior written authorization from City. No billing rate changes shall be made
during the term of this Agreement without the prior written approval of City.
4.2 Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City describing the Work
performed the preceding month. Consultant's bills shall include the name of the person
who performed the Work, a brief description of the Services performed and /or the
specific task in the Scope of Services to which it relates, the date the Services were
performed, the number of hours spent on all Work billed on an hourly basis, and a
description of any reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Consultant no later than
thirty (30) calendar days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff.
4.3 City shall reimburse Consultant only for those costs or expenses
specifically identified in Exhibit B to this Agreement or specifically approved in writing in
advance by City.
4.4 Consultant shall not receive any compensation for Extra Work performed
without the prior written authorization of City. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any
Work that is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the
Project, but which is not included within the Scope of Services and which the parties did
not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
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Compensation for any authorized Extra Work shall be paid in accordance with the
Schedule of Billing Rates as set forth in Exhibit B.
5. PROJECT MANAGER
5.1 Consultant shall designate a Project Manager, who shall coordinate all
phases of the Project. This Project Manager shall be available to City at all reasonable
times during the Agreement term. Consultant has designated John McCarthy, P.E. to
be its Project Manager. Consultant shall not remove or reassign the Project Manager or
any personnel listed in Exhibit A or assign any new or replacement personnel to the
Project without the prior written consent of City. City's approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld with respect to the removal or assignment of non -key personnel.
5.2 Consultant, at the sole discretion of City, shall remove from the Project
any of its personnel assigned to the performance of Services upon written request of
City. Consultant warrants that it will continuously furnish the necessary personnel to
complete the Project on a timely basis as contemplated by this Agreement.
5.3 If Consultant is performing inspection services for City, the Project
Manager and any other assigned staff shall be equipped with a cellular phone to
communicate with City staff. The Project Manager's cellular phone number shall be
provided to City.
6. ADMINISTRATION
This Agreement will be administered by the Public Works Department. City's
Public Works Director or designee shall be the Project Administrator and shall have the
authority to act for City under this Agreement. The Project Administrator shall represent
City in all matters pertaining to the Services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement.
7. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
To assist Consultant in the execution of its responsibilities under this Agreement,
City agrees to provide access to and upon request of Consultant, one copy of all
existing relevant information on file at City. City will provide all such materials in a
timely manner so as not to cause delays in Consultant's Work schedule.
8. STANDARD OF CARE
8.1 All of the Services shall be performed by Consultant or under Consultant's
supervision. Consultant represents that it possesses the professional and technical
personnel required to perform the Services required by this Agreement, and that it will
perform all Services in a manner commensurate with the highest professional
standards. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase "highest professional
standards" shall mean those standards of practice recognized by one (1) or more first -
class firms performing similar work under similar circumstances.
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8.2 All Services shall be performed by qualified and experienced personnel
who are not employed by City. By delivery of completed Work, Consultant certifies that
the Work conforms to the requirements of this Agreement, all applicable federal, state
and local laws, and the highest professional standard.
8.3 Consultant represents and warrants to City that it has, shall obtain, and
shall keep in full force and effect during the term hereof, at its sole cost and expense, all
licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature that is
legally required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant shall maintain a City
of Newport Beach business license during the term of this Agreement.
8.4 Consultant shall not be responsible for delay, nor shall Consultant be
responsible for damages or be in default or deemed to be in default by reason of strikes,
lockouts, accidents, acts of God, or the failure of City to furnish timely information or to
approve or disapprove Consultant's Work promptly, or delay or faulty performance by
City, contractors, or governmental agencies.
9. HOLD HARMLESS
9.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend
and hold harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents,
volunteers and employees (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties), from and against any
and all claims (including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death or damage to
property), demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses,
judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation,
attorneys' fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever
(individually, a Claim; collectively, "Claims "), which may arise under this Agreement or in
any manner relate (directly or indirectly) to the negligence, recklessness, or willful
misconduct of the Consultant or its principals, officers, agents, employees, vendors,
suppliers, subconsultants, subcontractors, anyone employed directly or indirectly by any
of them or for whose acts they may be liable, or any or all of them.
9.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to
require Consultant to indemnify the Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising from the
sole negligence, active negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties.
Nothing in this indemnity shall be construed as authorizing any award of attorneys' fees
in any action on or to enforce the terms of this Agreement. This indemnity shall apply to
all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The
policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided
by the Consultant.
10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is understood that City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis
and Consultant is not an agent or employee of City. The manner and means of
conducting the Work are under the control of Consultant, except to the extent they are
limited by statute, rule or regulation and the expressed terms of this Agreement. No
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civil service status or other right of employment shall accrue to Consultant or its
employees. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute approval for
Consultant or any of Consultant's employees or agents, to be the agents or employees
of City. Consultant shall have the responsibility for and control over the means of
performing the Work, provided that Consultant is in compliance with the terms of this
Agreement. Anything in this Agreement that may appear to give City the right to direct
Consultant as to the details of the performance of the Work or to exercise a measure of
control over Consultant shall mean only that Consultant shall follow the desires of City
with respect to the results of the Services.
11. COOPERATION
Consultant agrees to work closely and cooperate fully with City's designated
Project Administrator and any other agencies that may have jurisdiction or interest in the
Work to be performed. City agrees to cooperate with the Consultant on the Project.
12. CITY POLICY
Consultant shall discuss and review all matters relating to policy and Project
direction with City's Project Administrator in advance of all critical decision points in
order to ensure the Project proceeds in a manner consistent with City goals and
policies.
13. PROGRESS
Consultant is responsible for keeping the Project Administrator informed on a
regular basis regarding the status and progress of the Project, activities performed and
planned, and any meetings that have been scheduled or are desired.
14. INSURANCE
Without limiting Consultant's indemnification of City, and prior to commencement
of Work, Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the
term of this Agreement or for other periods as specified in this Agreement, policies of
insurance of the type, amounts, terms and conditions described in the Insurance
Requirements attached hereto as Exhibit C, and incorporated herein by reference.
15. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS
Except as specifically authorized under this Agreement, the Services to be
provided under this Agreement shall not be assigned, transferred contracted or
subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City. Any of the following shall
be construed as an assignment: The sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of
any of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Consultant, or of the interest of any
general partner or joint venturer or syndicate member or cotenant if Consultant is a
partnership or joint- venture or syndicate or co- tenancy, which shall result in changing
the control of Consultant. Control means fifty percent (50 %) or more of the voting
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power or twenty -five percent (25 %) or more of the assets of the corporation, partnership
or joint- venture.
16. SUBCONTRACTING
The subcontractors authorized by City, if any, to perform Work on this Project are
identified in Exhibit A. Consultant shall be fully responsible to City for all acts and
omissions of any subcontractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall create any contractual
relationship between City and any subcontractor nor shall it create any obligation on the
part of City to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to any such
subcontractor other than as otherwise required by law. City is an intended beneficiary
of any Work performed by the subcontractor for purposes of establishing a duty of care
between the subcontractor and City. Except as specifically authorized herein, the
Services to be provided under this Agreement shall not be otherwise assigned,
transferred, contracted or subcontracted out without the prior written approval of City.
17. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
17.1 Each and every report, draft, map, record, plan, document and other
writing produced, including but not limited to, websites, blogs, social media accounts
and applications (hereinafter "Documents "), prepared or caused to be prepared by
Consultant, its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors, in the course of
implementing this Agreement, shall become the exclusive property of City, and City
shall have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion without further
compensation to Consultant or any other party. Additionally, all material posted in
cyberspace by Consultant, its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors, in the
course of implementing this Agreement, shall become the exclusive property of City,
and City shall have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion without further
compensation to Consultant or any other party. Consultant shall, at Consultant's
expense, provide such Documents, including all logins and password information to City
upon prior written request.
17.2 Documents, including drawings and specifications, prepared by
Consultant pursuant to this Agreement are not intended or represented to be suitable
for reuse by City or others on any other project. Any use of completed Documents for
other projects and any use of incomplete Documents without specific written
authorization from Consultant will be at City's sole risk and without liability to
Consultant. Further, any and all liability arising out of changes made to Consultant's
deliverables under this Agreement by City or persons other than Consultant is waived
against Consultant, and City assumes full responsibility for such changes unless City
has given Consultant prior notice and has received from Consultant written consent for
such changes.
17.3 CADD data delivered to City shall include the professional stamp of the
engineer or architect in charge of or responsible for the Work. City agrees that
Consultant shall not be liable for claims, liabilities or losses arising out of, or connected
with (a) the modification or misuse by City, or anyone authorized by City, of CADD data;
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(b) the decline of accuracy or readability of CADD data due to inappropriate storage
conditions or duration; or (c) any use by City, or anyone authorized by City, of CADD
data for additions to this Project, for the completion of this Project by others, or for any
other Project, excepting only such use as is authorized, in writing, by Consultant. By
acceptance of CADD data, City agrees to indemnify Consultant for damages and liability
resulting from the modification or misuse of such CADD data. All original drawings shall
be submitted to City in the version of AutoCAD used by the City in .dwg file format, on a
CD, and should comply with the City's digital submission requirements for improvement
plans available from the City's Public Works Department. The City will provide
Consultant with City title sheets as AutoCAD file(s) in .dwg file format. All written
documents shall be transmitted to City in formats compatible with Microsoft Office
and /or viewable with Adobe Acrobat.
17.4 All improvement and /or construction plans shall be prepared with indelible
waterproof ink or electrostatically plotted on standard twenty-four inch (24 ") by thirty -six
inch (36 ") Mylar with a minimum thickness of three (3) mils. Consultant shall provide to
City 'As- Built' drawings and a copy of digital Computer Aided Design and Drafting
( "CADD ") and Tagged Image File Format (.tiff) files of all final sheets within ninety (90)
days after finalization of the Project. For more detailed requirements, a copy of the City
of Newport Beach Standard Design Requirements is available from the City's Public
Works Department.
18. OPINION OF COST
Any opinion of the construction cost prepared by consultant represents the
consultant's judgment as a design professional and is supplied for the general guidance
of City. Since consultant has no control over the cost of labor and material, or over
competitive bidding or market conditions, consultant does not guarantee the accuracy of
such opinions as compared to consultant or contractor bids or actual cost to City.
19. CONFIDENTIALITY
All Documents, including drafts, preliminary drawings or plans, notes and
communications that result from the Services in this Agreement, shall be kept
confidential unless City expressly authorizes in writing the release of information.
20. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNITY
Consultant shall defend and indemnify City, its agents, officers, representatives
and employees against any and all liability, including costs, for infringement or alleged
infringement of any United States' letters patent, trademark, or copyright, including
costs, contained in Consultant's Documents provided under this Agreement.
21. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the Services to be
performed under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate
records with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and any Services,
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expenditures and disbursements charged to City, for a minimum period of three (3)
years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to
Consultant under this Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly
identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City to examine, audit and make
transcripts or copies of such records and invoices during regular business hours.
Consultant shall allow inspection of all Work, data, Documents, proceedings and
activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final
payment to Consultant under this Agreement.
22. WITHHOLDINGS
City may withhold payment to Consultant of any disputed sums until satisfaction
of the dispute with respect to such payment. Such withholding shall not be deemed to
constitute a failure to pay according to the terms of this Agreement. Consultant shall
not discontinue Work as a result of such withholding. Consultant shall have an
immediate right to appeal to the City Manager or designee with respect to such disputed
sums. Consultant shall be entitled to receive interest on any withheld sums at the rate of
return that City earned on its investments during the time period, from the date of
withholding of any amounts found to have been improperly withheld.
23. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
In the event of errors or omissions that are due to the negligence or professional
inexperience of Consultant which result in expense to City greater than what would
have resulted if there were not errors or omissions in the Work accomplished by
Consultant, the additional design, construction and /or restoration expense shall be
bome by Consultant. Nothing in this Section is intended to limit City's rights under the
law or any other sections of this Agreement.
24. CITY'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONSULTANTS
City reserves the right to employ other Consultants in connection with the
Project.
25. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
25.1 Consultant or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the
California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act "), which (1) requires such persons to
disclose any financial interest that may foreseeably be materially affected by the Work
performed under this Agreement, and (2) prohibits such persons from making, or
participating in making, decisions that will foreseeably financially affect such interest.
25.2 If subject to the Act, Consultant shall conform to all requirements of the
Act. Failure to do so constitutes a material breach and is grounds for immediate
termination of this Agreement by City. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless
City for any and all claims for damages resulting from Consultant's violation of this
Section.
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26. NOTICES
26.1 All notices, demands, requests or approvals, including any change in
mailing address, to be given under the terms of this Agreement shall be given in writing,
and conclusively shall be deemed served when delivered personally, or on the third
business day after the deposit thereof in the United States mail, postage prepaid, first -
class mail, addressed as hereinafter provided.
26.2 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from Consultant to City shall
be addressed to City at:
Attn: David A. Webb, Public Works Director
Public Works Department
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
PO Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92658
26.3 All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Consultant shall
be addressed to Consultant at:
Attn: John McCarthy, P.E.
RBF Consulting
14725 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618
27. CLAIMS
Unless a shorter time is specified elsewhere in this Agreement, before making its
final request for payment under this Agreement, Consultant shall submit to City, in
writing, all claims for compensation under or arising out of this Agreement.
Consultant's acceptance of the final payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims for
compensation under or arising out of this Agreement except those previously made in
writing and identified by Consultant in writing as unsettled at the time of its final request
for payment. Consultant and City expressly agree that in addition to any claims filing
requirements set forth in the Agreement, Consultant shall be required to file any claim
Consultant may have against City in strict conformance with the Government Claims Act
(Government Code sections 900 et seq.).
28. TERMINATION
28.1 In the event that either party fails or refuses to perform any of the
provisions of this Agreement at the time and in the manner required, that party shall be
deemed in default in the performance of this Agreement. If such default is not cured
within a period of two (2) calendar days, or if more than two (2) calendar days are
reasonably required to cure the default and the defaulting party fails to give adequate
assurance of due performance within two (2) calendar days after receipt of written
notice of default, specifying the nature of such default and the steps necessary to cure
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such default, and thereafter diligently take steps to cure the default, the non - defaulting
party may terminate the Agreement forthwith by giving to the defaulting party written
notice thereof.
28.2 Notwithstanding the above provisions, City shall have the right, at its sole
and absolute discretion and without cause, of terminating this Agreement at any time by
giving no less than seven (7) calendar days' prior written notice to Consultant. In the
event of termination under this Section, City shall pay Consultant for Services
satisfactorily performed and costs incurred up to the effective date of termination for
which Consultant has not been previously paid. On the effective date of termination,
Consultant shall deliver to City all reports, Documents and other information developed
or accumulated in the performance of this Agreement, whether in draft or final form.
29. PREVAILING WAGES
Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Labor Code of the State of California,
not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages including legal holidays and
overtime Work for each craft or type of workman needed to execute the Work
contemplated under the Agreement shall be paid to all workmen employed on the Work
to be done according to the Agreement by the Consultant and any subcontractor. In
accordance with the California Labor Code (Sections 1770 et seq.), the Director of
Industrial Relations has ascertained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in the
locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification, or type of
workman or mechanic needed to execute the Agreement. A copy of said determination
is available by calling the prevailing wage hotline number (415) 703 -4774, and
requesting one from the Department of Industrial Relations. The Contractor is required
to obtain the wage determinations from the Department of Industrial Relations and post
at the job site the prevailing rate or per diem wages. It shall be the obligation of the
Contractor or any subcontractor under him /her to comply with all State of California
labor laws, rules and regulations and the parties agree that the City shall not be liable
for any violation thereof.
30. STANDARD PROVISIONS
30.1 Recitals. City and Consultant acknowledge that the above Recitals are
true and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement.
30.2 Compliance with all Laws. Consultant shall, at its own cost and expense,
comply with all statutes, ordinances, regulations and requirements of all governmental
entities, including federal, state, county or municipal, whether now in force or hereinafter
enacted. In addition, all Work prepared by Consultant shall conform to applicable City,
county, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and permit requirements and be
subject to approval of the Project Administrator and City.
30.3 Waiver. A waiver by either party of any breach, of any term, covenant or
condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent
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breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether
of the same or a different character.
30.4 Integrated Contract. This Agreement represents the full and complete
understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties hereto, and all
preliminary negotiations and agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged
herein. No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions
herein.
30.5 Conflicts or Inconsistencies. In the event there are any conflicts or
inconsistencies between this Agreement and the Scope of Services or any other
attachments attached hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.
30.6 Interpretation. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or
against either party by reason of the authorship of the Agreement or any other rule of
construction which might otherwise apply.
30.7 Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a
written document executed by both Consultant and City and approved as to form by the
City Attorney.
30.8 Severability. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid,
illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining
provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
30.9 Controlling Law and Venue. The laws of the State of California shall
govern this Agreement and all matters relating to it and any action brought relating to
this Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of
Orange, State of California.
30.10 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal
opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee
or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap,
ancestry, sex, age or any other impermissible basis under law.
30.11 No Attorneys' Fees. In the event of any dispute or legal action arising
under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall not be entitled to attorneys' fees.
30.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall
constitute one (1) and the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be
executed on the dates written below.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Date:
By: O
Aaron C. Harp otmc"1o%ht'
City Attorney
ATTEST:
Date:
M
Leilani I. Brown
City Clerk
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
a California municipal corporation
Bv:
Edward D. Selich
Mayor
CONSULTANT: RBF Consulting, a
California co poration
Date: WIf -S
S. Robert Kallenbaugh
Vice i�R�s/rJt v3
Dater
By:
Assistant becretary
[END OF SIGNATURES]
Attachments: Exhibit A — Scope of Services
Exhibit B — Schedule of Billing RateE
Exhibit C — Insurance Requirements
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Bayview Heights Drainage Restoration Project
"Exhibit A"
Scope of Services
March 18, 2015
The Client and RBF Consulting (Consultant) for mutual consideration hereinafter set forth, and agree as
follows:
Task 1. Field Surveys
1.1: RESEARCH AND FIELD INVESTIGATION. RBF will review available data, plans, studies and information
prepared to date for the Mesa Drive storm drain and tributary watershed, and the Upper Newport Bay
in the project vicinity. The following information will be consulted:
• Preliminary concepts and sections
• City Hydrology Study
• Existing restoration plans
• Biological mapping
• Previous watershed hydrology studies
• Existing floodplain mapping
• Property Ownership / Assessor Parcel Maps / Utility Maps
• Existing geotechnical studies
• Other available data
The purpose of the review is to identify opportunities and constraints related to the proposed
restoration project and compile available information for the study.
1.2: FIELD SURVEY. RBF will collect field survey data to prepare base mapping of the existing site
topography for the purpose of preparing final design plans of proposed improvements. A minimum of
three (3) control points will be established as the basis for topographic mapping and for future
construction.
Unless otherwise directed by the City, the basis of horizontal control will be California Coordinate
System of 1983 (CCS 83), Zone 6, Epoch 2007. Coordinates will be expressed as grid values in terms of
the U.S. survey foot. Vertical control will be in terms of the North American Vertical Datum of 1988
(NAVD 88). Coordinates and elevations will be based on the published values from the Orange County
Surveyor.
All topography shall be electronically field data collected and detailed on a hardcopy backup and field
notes.
1.3: DELINEATION OF JURISDICTIONAL WATERS. RBF will conduct a site reconnaissance to perform a
delineation that will determine jurisdictional "waters of the United States" and "waters of the State"
(including potential wetlands), located within the boundaries of the project site. RBF's delineation
methodology is in compliance with the most recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, Roponos v. United States
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Bayview Heights Drainage Restoration Project
and Carobell v. United States, which resulted in changes to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps)
jurisdictional authority after June 2007.' The delineation will result in:
• A determination of the Corps' ordinary high water mark (OHWM) and indicate the existence of
any three (3) parameter wetlands on -site. The actual presence or absence of wetlands on -site
will be verified through the determination of the presence of hydrologic conditions, hydrophytic
vegetation, and hydric soils pursuant to the September 2008 Regional Supplement to the Corps
of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Arid West Region (Version 2.0);
• The California Department of Fish and Wildlife's (CDFW) jurisdiction being identified via the top
of bank of the on -site streambed or to the outer drip line of riparian vegetation (if present)
pursuant to the 1994 CDFG Field Guide to Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements; and
• The California Coastal Commission's (CCC) jurisdiction, identified as coastal streams and /or
coastal one - parameter wetlands pursuant to the California Coastal Act.
Prior to visiting the project site, RBF regulatory staff will conduct a thorough literature review of
relevant information that supports the site reconnaissance and report preparation. Sources reviewed
are anticipated to include topographic maps, soil surveys, historic and current aerial photography, flood
maps, hydrology /climate information, and watershed data. RBF will prepare a comprehensive written
report discussing on -site jurisdictional areas. RBF will submit two (2) copies of the final delineation to the
client. Findings will document existing jurisdictional resources and regulatory approvals that may be required.
Additional copies can be provided under separate addendum. The duration of this task is approximately four
(4) weeks from notice to proceed and upon approved site access.
1.4: BIOLOGICAL HABITAT ASSESSMENT. RBF will review all technical reports previously prepared for the
project and other vicinity data for the general area to determine which sensitive biological resources are
likely to occur onsite or within the adjacent areas. A database search of the California Natural Diversity
Database (CNDDB) and California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Electronic Inventory of Rare and
Endangered Vascular Plants of California listings regarding sensitive biological resources known to occur
in the region and vicinity of the site will also be conducted. Additional information sources will be
consulted including the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), United States Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS), and historic /current aerial photographs, as appropriate, to define the habitat
requirements for sensitive species potentially occurring onsite. This will allow RBF to focus its field visit
on those sensitive biological resources present or likely to be present onsite.
RBF will survey the entire project site to document baseline conditions from which to evaluate the site's
suitability for supporting state and federal listed species. The survey will also document the extent of
riparian habitats potentially occurring within the project footprint. Notes will be taken on all plant and
wildlife species observed. This survey will provide an understanding of the overall project setting and
biological resources occurring in the area. This data will be used to devise an appropriate
clearance /conservation strategy for developing the project site.
A biological technical report and NCCP /HCP consistency analysis will be prepared with the results from
the habitat assessment that will document all plant and wildlife species and habitats occurring on the
project site, the site's potential to support federal and state listed species, and whether the site
supports jurisdictional features. The report will include a detailed map of the plant communities
occurring onsite and their respective acreages. The report will include a brief analysis of the project
I It should be noted that changes to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers delineation guidance are expected In spring 2015. The delineation will reflect
the most recent and current changes pdor to the field visit. Should changes occur after the field visit, RBF can redellneate (as needed) to ensure that
the delineation follows the latest Corps guidance.
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impacts to biological resources, suggestions for further studies that may be needed prior to
development, and suggested mitigation measures, if necessary.
Task 2: Construction Documents
2.1: CONCEPT DESIGN PLAN AND REPORT. RBF will prepare a preliminary design study to refine the
conceptual design previously prepared for the project. The facility will be designed based on a flow rate to
be provided by the City. The updated design will consider the field survey data and other constraints
identified in the project vicinity. The study will review alternatives for the design features and evaluate the
constructability and long -term maintenance and operations of the facility. Design recommendation will be
provided to the City and an updated conceptual plan will be prepared for the recommended
improvements. The conceptual plans will clearly delineate and define the project improvements to
develop a project description necessary for the preparation of the environmental documents and
regulatory permits.
2.2: NATURAL TREATMENT SYSTEM LANDSCAPE CONCEPT PLAN. RBF will prepare one presentation quality
landscape concept plan for the natural treatment and landscape elements of the project. The plan will
be prepared based on site opportunities and constraints, and the requirements of the City of Newport
Beach. The goals of the plan will be to incorporate a natural treatment system into the restoration
design, and include the drawings within the final construction documents. The plan will be prepared at
an appropriate scale in AutoCAD on a base map of the project site prepared by RBF. The plan will depict
areas of exotic plant removal, areas to be re- vegetated and planting concepts. The plan and a
preliminary estimate of construction costs will be submitted to the City for review, comment, and
approval.
2.3: FINAL PLANS. The proposed scope and fee included is based upon the conceptual "Storm Drain
Outlet and Riparian Corridor" plan previously developed for the project. Deviations from the
configuration outlined in this document during the final design may result in adjustments to the fee.
Improvement plans will be prepared at an appropriate scale and to City Standards in a digital format
utilizing AutoCAD in English units. The improvement plans will include storm drain plan and profile,
natural treatment system grading, structure locations and details, sections, miscellaneous details, and
landscape plans.
2.4: FINAL PROJECT DESIGN REPORT. RBF will prepare a final hydrology, hydraulic and scour analysis of
the proposed improvements indicated on the construction drawings. The final design water surface
generated shall also be indicated on the drawings. All studies shall be completed in conformance with
the City, State, and Federal requirements. This Final Design Report will serve as documentation of the
final engineering design and associated technical analysis to support the project. The report will update
the preliminary report including the backup data regarding final hydraulics, hydrology, existing facility
data, design criteria, specific design requirements, design constraints, assumptions, quantity and cost
estimate support, and all engineering calculations or analysis.
2.5: FINAL SPECIFICATIONS AND COST ESTIMATES. RBF will prepare the technical provisions section of the
construction documents in accordance with the format requested by the City. A schedule of bid items
will be developed with associated quantities and cost estimate.
2.6: OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN. RBF will prepare an Operations and Maintenance Plan that
details the proper operations and maintenance to assure the success of the wetland. The key topics
included will be guidance for vegetation management, sediment removal, and resource agency
requirements.
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Task 3: Storm Drain Easements
RBF will prepare two (2) legal descriptions and accompanying plats over private property for purposes of
conveying storm drain easements for the project. RBF will prepare one (1) legal description and
accompanying plat over the County of Orange for the Natural Treatment System component of the
project. The existing property lines will be assembled from record land base geo- database field and
reviewed for compatibility with project control and assessor's parcel maps. Three (3) legal descriptions
will be processed through the County of Orange.
Task 4: Geotechnical Assessments
4.1: GEOTECHNICAL FIELD INVESTIGATION. EMI will excavate one exploratory borehole for the purpose of
collecting soil samples for characterization. The borehole will be drilled to a maximum depth of 20 feet
below existing grade. Also, four shallow (5- ft deep) boreholes will be excavated along the storm drain
alignment using a 3 -inch diameter hand auger. The boreholes are for the purpose of characterizing the
subsurface soils and conditions. Bulk soil samples from the near - surface and small disturbed and small
relatively undisturbed samples of soils will be collected for laboratory testing. Small disturbed and
relatively undisturbed soil samples will be collected using the Standard Penetration Test (SPT) split -
spoon sampler and the Modified California Drive (MCD) sampler, respectively. Spoils generated from the
borehole excavations will be mixed with cement and water and the mixture will be used to backfrll the
boreholes. Spoils will not be tested for contaminants and will not be disposed of off -site. Boring
locations and ground surface elevations at those locations will be surveyed by others (if necessary) and
the information provided to EMI.
4.2: LABORATORY SOIL TESTING. Various laboratory tests will be performed on soil samples to
determine or derive their physical and engineering characteristics. The following laboratory tests are
anticipated for the project: in -place moisture content and density; maximum density and optimum
moisture; grain size distribution; direct shear; consolidation, and, soil corrosivity.
4.3: GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING ANALYSIS. EMI will review the project plans including the grading
plans. Geotechnical engineering analyses is expected to include stability and settlement of proposed
basin slopes, and grading assessment of the gully including temporary construction slopes.
4.4: REPORT. EMI will prepare a letter report summarizing results of the field investigation, laboratory
soil tests, and analyses. The borehole logs will be presented on 8.5' x 11" pages. Four (4) copies of a
draft letter report will be provided to RBF for review and distribution. After responding to review
comments on the draft letter report, EMI will prepare a final report and provide four (4) hard copies to
RBF for distribution.
Task 5: California Environmental Quality Act
RBF will prepare an Initial Study /Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS /MND) under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on a preliminary review of the proposed project, a scope of
work for environmental services is provided below.
5.1: TECHNICAL STUDIES. In addition to the Jurisdictional Delineation, and Biological Habitat
Assessment described above, RBF will prepare the following technical studies to support the analysis
within the IS /MND:
5.1.1: Air Quality. RBF will prepare a quantified Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas analysis for the proposed
project in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) requirements. The
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analysis will summarize existing conditions in the project area, and provide quantified estimates of short-
term regional and localized construction emissions. The estimates will be compared against the adopted
SCAQMD thresholds. This scope assumes that operational emissions would not occur; thus, a long -term
operational air quality analysis will not be conducted.
5.1.1: Greenhouse Gas Emissions. RBF will prepare an inventory of GHG emissions (i.e., nitrous oxide,
methane, and carbon dioxide) from construction of the proposed project. The analysis will determine
the project's impact by determining if it is consistent with the Assembly Bill 32 mandate of reducing
GHG's beyond 'Business as Usual" conditions. The GHG reduction associated with the project's design
features will be quantified utilizing the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA)
methodology (Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measures — A Resource for Local Government to
Assess Emission Reductions from Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measures [September 2010)). This scope
assumes that operational emissions would not occur; thus, a long -term operational GHG analysis will not
be conducted.
5.1.3: Noise. RBF will review applicable noise and land use compatibility criteria for the project area. A
summary of existing conditions in the project area will be provided. Noise impacts from construction
sources will be analyzed based on the equipment, length of a specific construction task, equipment
power type (gasoline or diesel engine), horsepower, load factor, and percentage of time in use. The
construction noise impacts will be evaluated in terms of maximum levels (Lmax) and hourly equivalent
continuous noise levels (Leq) and the frequency of occurrence at adjacent sensitive locations. This scope
assumes that operational noise would not occur, thus, a long -term operational noise analysis will not be
conducted.
5.1.3: Cultural Resources. RBF has retained Cogstone Resource Management to prepare a Cultural
Resources Report for the proposed project. All cultural resources work would be completed by
Cogstone in compliance with CEQA and will provide a detailed description of existing conditions,
potential project impacts, and mitigation (if deemed necessary). The primary tasks associated with the
Cultural Resources Report are as follows: records search, Native American consultation, field survey, and
technical report.
5.2: RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATION. RBF will initiate the CEQA process by attaining and evaluating
necessary information with respect to the proposed project. Project research will include coordination
with the City to acquire relevant environmental data, previous studies for the area and other available
files, exhibits, maps, and reference documents. The investigation will include a site visit to review existing
land uses and environmental conditions, as well as a photographic inventory of on -site and surrounding
uses. Based upon the detailed information obtained during project initiation, RBF will draft a preliminary
project description for incorporation into the Initial Study. This task will also include cultural resources
services, provided by Cogstone.
5.3: PREPARATION OF THE IS /MND. RBF will prepare an Initial Study in accordance with the CEQA
guidelines. The Initial Study will include detailed explanations of all checklist determinations and
discussions of potential environmental impacts. The analysis will be in accordance with Public Resources
Code Section 21080 (c) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15070. The Initial Study /Mitigated Negative
Declaration (IS /MND) will provide vital supporting information for the conclusions rendered for the
Environmental Checklist.
Each topical impact area will be analyzed in detail based upon existing information or technical analyses
described above. The existing environmental setting related to each impact topic will be provided, and a
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summary of the project's potential impacts will be discussed. Where necessary, project design features
or mitigation measures will be provided to minimize impacts to a level below significance.
RBF will submit five (5) copies of the Administrative Draft Initial Study for review and comment by the
City. Should additional copies be required, additional copies will be provided by RBF at an additional fee.
This scope of work assumes two (2) rounds of review by City staff prior to the 30 -day CEQA public review
process. Correspondingly, this scope is limited to two (2) rounds of revisions by RBF in response to City
comments.
With the anticipated conclusion in the Initial Study that no significant environmental effects will occur, a
Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) will be prepared. Following this determination, RBF will prepare
the Notice of Intent to Adopt (NOI) and the MND for City review. The NOI and MND will be attached to
the Initial Study to fully explain the proposed project and its effects. Twenty five (25) copies, one (1)
camera -ready original, and an electronic file of the IS /MND will be provided to the City, with all technical
appendices provided electronically on CD. RBF will submit the IS /MND to the State Clearinghouse and
additional agencies /interested parties as directed by the City. This task assumes that the City would be
responsible for any radius mailing or newspaper noticing required for public review. The IS /MND would
be subject to a mandatory 30 -day public review period.
5.4: FINAL IS /MND. RBF will prepare a draft Final IS /MND for City review and approval. RBF will
respond to City comments on the draft final document. The final document will include a purpose
subsection, reference the review process, comments letters received, responses to comments, and any
required edits /updates to the Public Review document. Also included within this task is the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) in accordance with Public Resources Code Section 21081.6
(AB 3180). Fifteen copies (15), one (1) camera -ready original, and an electronic file of the Final IS /MND
will be provided to the City, with all technical appendices provided electronically on CD. RBF will provide
the document to each agency /interested party who submitted a comment letter during the 30 -day
public review period. Upon adoption of the IS /MND by the City, RBF will prepare a Notice of
Determination (NOD) and will file the notices at the Orange County Clerk's Office. This scope of work
excludes any applicable CEQA filing fees required by the CDFW.
Task 6: Regulatory Permit Preparation and Processing
6.1: PRE- APPLICATION FIELD MEETING. RBF shall coordinate an on -site meeting with the CCC, Corps,
Regional Board, and CDFW at the appropriate time to review the delineation and discuss potential
permitting strategies. It is crucial to obtain agency concurrence and /or feedback from the regulatory
agencies prior to the application process. RBF has found these Pre - Application Field Meetings to be
extremely beneficial with regard to avoiding problems, or streamlining the permitting process.
6.2: PREPARATION OF REGULATORY AGENCY APPLICATIONS. RBF will concurrently prepare application
packages for the Corps Section 404 Nationwide Permit /Section 10 Letter of Permission, Regional Board
Section 401 Water Quality Certification, CDFW Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement, and CCC
Coastal Development Permit. At this time, a Corps Nationwide Permit is anticipated given the minimal
footprint of the proposed project. Should a Corps Individual Permit be required, the client shall be notified
and work would proceed under an approved contract augmentation. Each submittal package will generally
include the following key items: application cover letter, project exhibits, environmental documentation,
and applications fees. This task includes one round of internal revisions. The deliverable for this task
includes a draft (one (1) copy of each application) and final (one (1) copy of each application) to the Client
for file. One (1) copy of each application will also be formally submitted to the regulatory agencies.
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6.3: HABITAT MITIGATION AND MONITORING PLAN. Once impacts to jurisdictional areas are defined and
habitats known, RBF will identify a location of the mitigation site. The goal is to identify one location
that will mitigate all impacts. A reference site will also be identified. The reference site would be in the
watershed and would provide an "example" of what the mitigation site would become. The focus is on
functions and services of the mitigation site, rather than just aesthetics and vegetation. RBF will prepare
a Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) for the project site. The HMMP is designed to
document the compensatory mitigation to jurisdictional impacts. The HMMP shall be prepared in
accordance with the Corps' Los Angeles District Mitigation guidelines and Monitoring Requirements,
dated April 19, 2004 and the Mitigation Rule (33 C.F.R. Part 332; 73 FR 19670 -19687 (April 10, 2008)).
6.4: RESOURCE AGENCY PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESSING. RBF shall provide services for the processing
of the regulatory applications through the Corps, Regional Board, CDFW, and CCC. The processing will
include required correspondence or telephone calls between the reviewing staff related to the
application.
Typically agency comments are responded to via email; however, this task includes one (1) round of
formal (written and hard copy submittal) response to comments per each application package. This task
also includes time to attend the coastal hearing for the project, if necessary. This task also includes the
preparation of permit tracking logs for the Client throughout the permit process. An electronic Permit
Summary Report will be submitted to the client once the agency approvals are obtained. Should
additional time for processing be required, the client will be notified and work will continue on an
approved contract augmentation. This task includes attendance at the Coastal Commission Hearing.
Task 7: Construction Services
RBF will provide construction services to answer Requests for Information (RFIs), complete shop drawing
review, and provide contractor submittal review. RBF will maintain a log to track all shop drawing and
contractor submittals to assure timely review facilitating keeping construction on track. RBF will also
attend field meetings as needed based on a time and materials not to exceed task. An optional
construction service not included in this scope or fee is a Mitigation and Monitoring Program.
Task 8: Project Meetings and Consultation
RBF will attend monthly project meetings with City staff during the concept and design phase of the
project. Based on the project's design schedule an estimated six (6) project meetings will be required
for the project and are included in this scope and fee.
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF BILLING RATES
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"Exhibit B"
Compensation
March 18, 2015
Consultant agrees to perform the Scope of Services as described in Exhibit "A ". Client agrees to
compensate Consultant for such services as follows:
Task 1— Field Surveys
$19,503
Task 2 — Construction Documents
$37,491
Task 3 —Storm Drain Easements
$5,940
Task 4 — Geotechnical Assessments
$14,170
Task 5— California Environmental Quality Act
$37,442
Task 6— Regulatory Permit Preparation and Processing
$46,534
Task 7 — Construction Services
$5,300
Task 8 — Project Meetings and Consultation
5 976
Subtotal $158,186
Reimbursable Expenses 151iim
TOTAL PROFESSIONAL FEES $163,186
NOTES:
Progress billings will be forwarded to Client on a monthly basis. These billings will include the fees earned for the
billing period, plus all direct costs advanced by Consultant. Client shall make every reasonable effort to review
invoices within (15) working days from the date of receipt of the invoices and notify Consultant in writing of any
particular item that is alleged to be incorrect.
Reliance on Documents or Reports Prepared by Others —In performing our services herein, it is anticipated that
RBF will receive information prepared or compiled by others; therefore, RBF makes no claims as to the accuracy
and /or completeness of information relied without independent evaluation or verification.
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CONSULTING
A�'..�Company
HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE
OFFICE PERSONNEL $1 Hr.
SeniorPrincipal .......................................................................................................... ............................... $275.00
Principal........................................................................................................................ ............................... 250.00
ProjectDirector .................................................................................... ............................... .........................225.00
ProgramManager ................................................................................ ............................... .........................215.00
SeniorProject Manager ....................................................................... ............................... .........................200.00
ProjectManager .................................................................................. ............................... .........................195.00
StructuralEngineer .............................................................................. ............................... .........................195.00
SURVEY PERSONNEL
.......... .........................113.00
.......... .........................100.00
.......... .........................100.00
.......... .........................100.00
...... ............................... 96.00
...... ............................... 85.00
....... .......................... 77.00
.. ............................... 65.00
2- Person Survey Crew ........................................................................
............................... ........................$250.00
1- Person Survey Crew .........................................................................
............................... .........................165.00
LicensedSurveyor ...............................................................................
............................... .........................185.00
FieldSupervisor ...................................................................................
............................... .........................175.00
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
Principal Construction Manager .................................................................................. ............................... $220.00
ConstructionManager ......................................................................... ............................... .........................195.00
ContractManager ................................................................................ ............................... .........................170.00
ResidentEngineer ............................................................................... ...............................
.........................165.00
Construction Inspector (Prevailing Wage) ........................................... ...............................
.........................140.00
Construction Inspector (Non - Prevailing Wage) .................................... ...............................
.........................120.00
FieldOffice Engineer ........................................................................... ...............................
.........................115.00
Construction Technician ....................................................................... ...............................
..........................97.00
Note:
Blueprinting, reproduction, messenger service and other direct expenses will be charged as an additional cost. Vehicle mileage will be charged as an
additional cost at the IRS approved rate.
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EXHIBIT C
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS — PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1. Provision of Insurance. Without limiting Consultant's indemnification of City, and
prior to commencement of Work, Consultant shall obtain, provide and maintain at
its own expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance of the
type and amounts described below and in a form satisfactory to City. Consultant
agrees to provide insurance in accordance with requirements set forth here. If
Consultant uses existing coverage to comply and that coverage does not meet
these requirements, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the
existing coverage.
2. Acceptable Insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance
company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact
business of insurance in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders'
Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in
accordance with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise
approved by the City's Risk Manager.
3. Coverage Requirements.
A. Workers' Compensation Insurance. Consultant shall maintain Workers'
Compensation Insurance, statutory limits, and Employers Liability
Insurance with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) each
accident for bodily injury by accident and each employee for bodily injury
by disease in accordance with the laws of the State of California, Section
3700 of the Labor Code.
Consultant shall submit to City, along with the certificate of insurance, a
Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of City, its officers, agents,
employees and volunteers.
B. General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain commercial general
liability insurance, and if necessary umbrella liability insurance, with
coverage at least as broad as provided by Insurance Services Office form
CG 00 01, in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per
occurrence, two million dollars ($2,000,000) general aggregate. The
policy shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, personal and
advertising injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract
(including the tort liability of another assumed in a business contract).
C. Automobile Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain automobile
insurance at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01
covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of Consultant
arising out of or in connection with Work to be performed under this
Agreement, including coverage for any owned, hired, non -owned or rented
vehicles, in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000)
combined single limit each accident.
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D. Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Insurance. Consultant shall
maintain professional liability insurance that covers the Services to be
performed in connection with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of
one million dollars ($1,000,000) per claim and two million dollars
($2,000,000) in the aggregate. Any policy inception date, continuity date,
or retroactive date must be before the Effective Date of this Agreement
and Consultant agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period
no less than three years after completion of the Services required by this
Agreement.
4. Other Insurance Requirements. The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to
contain, the following provisions:
A. Waiver of Subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured
pursuant to this Agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation
against City, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees
and volunteers or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing
insurance evidence in compliance with these requirements to waive their
right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of
recovery against City, and shall require similar written express waivers
from each of its subconsultants.
B. Additional Insured Status. All liability policies including general liability,
excess liability, pollution liability, and automobile liability, if required, but
not including professional liability, shall provide or be endorsed to provide
that City and its officers, officials, employees, and agents shall be included
as insureds under such policies.
C. Primary and Non Contributory. All liability coverage shall apply on a
primary basis and shall not require contribution from any insurance or self -
insurance maintained by City.
D. Notice of Cancellation. All policies shall provide City with thirty (30)
calendar days notice of cancellation (except for nonpayment for which ten
(10) calendar days notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each
required coverage.
5. Additional Agreements Between the Parties. The parties hereby agree to the
following:
A. Evidence of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance
to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with
a waiver of subrogation endorsement for workers' compensation and other
endorsements as specified herein for each coverage. Insurance
certificates and endorsement must be approved by City's Risk Manager
prior to commencement of performance. Current certification of insurance
shall be kept on file with City at all times during the term of this
Agreement. City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of
all required insurance policies, at any time.
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B. City's Right to Revise Requirements. City reserves the right at any time
during the term of the Agreement to change the amounts and types of
insurance required by giving Consultant sixty (60) calendar days advance
written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial
additional cost to Consultant, City and Consultant may renegotiate
Consultant's compensation.
C. Enforcement of Agreement Provisions. Consultant acknowledges and
agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of City to inform
Consultant of non - compliance with any requirement imposes no additional
obligations on City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.
D. Requirements not Limiting. Requirements of specific coverage features
or limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on
coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage
normally provided by any insurance. Specific reference to a given
coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a
given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive,
or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type. If the
Consultant maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the
City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for higher limits maintained
by the Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the
specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to
the City.
E. Self- insured Retentions. Any self- insured retentions must be declared to
and approved by City. City reserves the right to require that self- insured
retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible. Self -
insurance will not be considered to comply with these requirements unless
approved by City.
F. City Remedies for Non - Compliance. If Consultant or any subconsultant
fails to provide and maintain insurance as required herein, then City shall
have the right but not the obligation, to purchase such insurance, to
terminate this Agreement, or to suspend Consultant's right to proceed until
proper evidence of insurance is provided. Any amounts paid by City shall,
at City's sole option, be deducted from amounts payable to Consultant or
reimbursed by Consultant upon demand.
G. Timely Notice of Claims. Contractor shall give City prompt and timely
notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from
Contractor's performance under this Contract, and that involve or may
involve coverage under any of the required liability policies. City assumes
no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty)
to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to
involve City.
H. Consultant's Insurance. Consultant shall also procure and maintain, at its
own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own
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judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of
the Work.
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ATTACHMENT E
City of Newport Beach
Study Session and Regular Meeting
November 12, 2014
Senior Planner Murillo provided a PowerPoint presentation, addressing compliance review, current
locations of facilities, Code Enforcement inspections and results, complaints and citations,
administrative operations, and recommendations.
Motion by Council Member Gardner. seconded by Council Member Curry to a) find this
review exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA') pursuant to Section 15321
(Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of
Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because this review enforces an entitlement for use adopted by the
City and has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; b) find that Sober Living
by the Sea has demonstrated good faith compliance with the terms of the Zoning Implementation
and Benefit Agreement; and c) receive and file documents submitted by Sober Living by the Sea to
demonstrate good faith compliance with the terms of the Zoning Implementation and Public Benefit
Agreement.
Council Member Curry noted that this is an example of a City Ordinance and a responsible business
working together for the good of the community.
Mayor Hill opened the public hearing. Hearing no testimony, he closed the public hearing.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote
Ayes: Council Member Gardner, Council Member Petros, Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro
Tem Selich, Mayor Hill
Recused: Council Member Henn
Absent: Council Member Daigle
XX. CURRENT BUSINESS
26. Proposed Bayview Heights Drainage Improvement Project (100 -20141
Council Member Gardner recused herself from this item since she is a Newport Beach
Conservancy Board Member.
Public Works Director Webb provided the project background, meetings with residents and the
Newport Beach Conservancy, and development of a plan using contributions from the current
property owners and use of grant money. He indicated that the City would administer the grant and
obtain the necessary permits. He addressed contributions received for the design, receipt of the
grant, and the possibility of lowering the property owners' contributions.
Council Member Petros questioned why the property owners feel their contributions should be
reduced.
Mayor Hill commented on a picture in the staff report showing the severity of the drainage and he
questioned why the City is not responsible.
Justin Cox addressed the importance of water quality, thanked staff, and referenced a slide in the
PowerPoint presentation showing where the storm drain ends. He noted that it destroys private
property and commented on the original agreement. He believed that the City and/or County caused
the problem and questioned why the property owners should be required to contribute to fix it. He
reported that, as property owners, they are helping with the habitat restoration in the area and are
trying to work with the City to resolve the issues.
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In reply to Council Member Petros' question as to whether Mr. Cox and the other property owners
agreed to contribute toward the design of the project, Mr. Cox responded affirmatively and added
that they agreed to $50,000 in total.
Public Works Director Webb reported that the original discussion pertained to the property owners'
contributions of $60,000 each; however, there was a typographical error and the word "eacb" was
omitted. He added that the County has agreed to pay $50,000 since this was inherited from the
County.
Mayor Hill commented on the photo of a woman standing in the drain and noted that it is a large
drain going across private property.
Council Member Petros noted that the issue is the agreement and that he would not have made the
agreement to participate.
Justin Cox reported that nothing was actually signed and that the property owners understood it to
be a contribution of $25,000 each. He believed that the property owners should be commended for
contributing any money toward a situation that has been created by the government.
In response to Mayor Pro `fem Selich's question whether the area is a drainage easement, Public
Works Director Webb reported that there was no drainage easement recorded when the tract map
was filed. He added that normally a situation like this would not be permitted and the City would
make the developer address the slope condition.
City Attorney Harp suggested bringing the matter to Closed Session to discuss potential liabilities.
In response to Council Member Henn's question, Public Works Director Webb reported that drainage
has been flowing for over 60 years across both of the properties. He added that the County may
want to renegotiate to contribute an additional $25,000. He noted that this project is not currently
funded.
Council Member Henn stated that he sympathizes with the property owners, but the City should not
have to pay for the project as it was a County issue to begin with.
In response to Mayor Hill's question, Public Works Director Webb reported that the concrete
drainage was built when the tract was built and that the City recently replaced the drainage wall.
City Attorney Harp indicated that he would need to check as to whether the County would have any
liability.
Tim Stoaks stated that the drainage was part of a Mesa Drive improvement project that was just
completed last year. He believed that, since the City touched the project, it does have liability.
Council Member Henn asked whether the grant is subject to change if the amount of the
contribution by the property owners changes. Public Works Director Webb stated that he does not
believe that it would need to change and that it has a matching fund portion. He noted that
improvements done by the City were to the existing drain.
Jack Keating, Newport Bay Conservancy, provided background and emphasized that the City went
through a major effort to obtain the grant. He commented on his efforts to help with the agreement
and reported receiving a comment from Mr. Cox relative to the amount of their contribution. He
reported explaining it to Mr. Johns and he agreed that it was $50,000 while Mr. Cox insists that it
was $25,000. He added that they have been working to mitigate the problem including the
possibility by Mr. Cox of storing some of the drainage material on his property and stated that there
may be some things that can be done during the course of the agreement to save money.
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Alvin Cox stated that the entire storm drain on Mesa Drive was replaced, noting that he expressed
concerns about it and communicated his concerns to the Public Works Department. He added that
there have been no litigation threats and reported that this was not an existing trench and that the
ditch has been filled twice. He added that the County should have taken care of the problem and
stated that Assistant City Engineer Stein indicated accepting the responsibility when the property
was taken over by the City. He read from the agreement relative to the property owners'
responsibilities.
Jim Mosher expressed support for Council Member Petros' comments, believing that the report
states that the expected total contribution from the three property owners is $150,000.
Justin Cox reported that the County agreed to pay $50,000 regardless of the property owners'
contributions, Measure M funds are committed at $30,000, and property owners are committed at
$50,000, which totals $1.30,000 of committed funding. He added that the project is estimated to cost
about $160,000.
Public Works Director Webb stated that it may cost $170,000, that staff is also committing time, and
that, depending on the bids, there may be additional funds needed to construct the drain,
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Selich's question, Public Works Director Webb reported that staff is
working with the Conservancy and the County, and commented on possible additional costs related
to Coastal mitigation. He referenced Exhibit C in the staff report which shows a tentative plan view.
Motion by Moor Hilh seconded by Couneil Member Curry, to accept the terms as listed in
the staff report, except specifying a $25,000 donation from each of the property owners; and pay the
balance by the General Fund,
Discussion followed regarding the possibility of bringing the matter back to Council if the funding
exceeds City Manager Kiffs funding autbori,zation.
Council 1\4ember Curry noted that the issue is the impact on the Bay and that now is the time to
resolve the problem. Council Member Henn agreed, but stated that the City is backstopping this
whole project in terms of funding shortages. He added that property owners will be regaining full
use of the land that is filled in, He indicated that the original agreement, requiring $50,000 from
each of the parties, is appropriate.
In response to Mayor Hill's question regarding who paid for filling the ditch before, Alvin Cox stated
that he has no specific knowledge of why it was filled in but that it was done in 1947.
Mayor Pro Tem Selich stated that $50,000 is not a lot of money to clean up this situation and that
Measure M funds will be used. He expressed support for the motion.
Mayor Hill directed the City Manager to proceed within the established limits,
Council Member Petros stated that, while be accepts this is for the benefit of the Bay, the fact is that
private parties agreed to participate, so lie will not be supporting the motion.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Member Curry, Mayor Pro Tem Selich, Mayor Hill
Nays: Council Member Petros, Council Member Henn
Recused: Council Member Gardner
Absent: Council Member Daigle
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ATTACHMENT
City of Newport Beach
BUDGET AMENDMENT
2014 -15
EFFECT ON BUDGETARY FUND BALANCE:
Increase Revenue Estimates
X Increase Expenditure Appropriations AND
Transfer Budget Appropriations
SOURCE:
from existing budget appropriations
from additional estimated revenues
PX from unappropriated fund balance
EXPLANATION:
This budget amendment is requested to provide for the following:
To increase expenditure appropriations from General Fund fund balance for the
ACCOUNTING ENTRY:
NO. BA- 15BA -045
AMOUNT: $50,000.00
Increase in Budgetary Fund Balance
X Decrease in Budgetary Fund Balance
No effect on Budgetary Fund Balance
BUDGETARY FUND BALANCE Amount
Fund Account Description Debit Credit
010 3605 General Fund - Fund Balance $50,000.00
REVENUE ESTIMATES (3601)
Fund /Division Account Description
EXPENDITURE APPROPRIATIONS (3603)
Description
Division Number 7014 Misc & Studies
Account Number C5002022 Bayview Heights Restoration
Division Number
Account Number
Division Number
Account Number
Signed: Y O W" Fik^S.i9
Signed:
Adminisl
Signed:
Approval: Finance Director
Approval: City
City Council Approval: City Clerk
$50,000.00
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