CONTRACT 6203 Instructor’s Agreement CLOSEDAgreement No. 6203
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
401 Sheldon Street
El Segundo CA 90245
(310) 524-2700
INDIVIDUAL CONTRACT INSTRUCTOR AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, is made and entered into as of the 3rd day of November, 2021 between the CITY of El
Segundo (CITY) and Jerry Larson ("CONTRACTOR")
The parties agree as follows:
1. CONTRACTOR certifies that he or she is a person trained and qualified to perform the services outlined in Section 2 —
Scope of Services for the CITY and though these services are performed for hire, such services are not necessarily
CONTRACTORS only occupation.
7. Scope of Services/Standards. CONTRACTOR agrees to perform the services; while complying with the performance
standards set forth in Exhibit "A" (attached) which are incorporated by reference. Such services are to be performed
at a CITY of Ell Segundo facility or ESUJSD approved location between the hours of *00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m,, during
the October 1, 2021 through June 30,, 2022,.as needed. Actual' dates and times will be based upon session dates
('Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer), facility availability, etc. as determined by the CITY'S Community Services
Department,
3. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide a course syllabus to CITY's Supervisor before beginning each session of classes or
CONTRACTOR may opt to provide a full year's syllabus at the beginning of each contract period.
4. CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all Community Services Department policies and procedures for Contract
Instructors as outlined in Exhibit "B" (attached) which are incorporated by reference.
5. CITY agrees to pay CONTRACTOR for the performance of such services as follows:
Tai-Chi Classes— seventy percent (70%) of course registration fees less any payments made to
assistant instructors, if applicable.
6. The CITY agrees to provide a facility, utilities, advertising via the website, and participant registration services.
7. CONTRACTOR'S fee rate includes, without limitation, the costs for the following: CONTRACTOR"s instruction,
substitute instructors,, assistants, instructional supplies and materials, publicity and transportation,. Costs for student
supplies, if required, must be included in the CONTRACTORSs fee rate.
8. CONTRACTOR understands that CITY may cancel this Agreement at any time for any reason and that the CITY will
pay CONTRACTOR only for the time through the date of termination. CONTRACTOR may terminate this agreement
at any time with 30 days written notice and will receive payment only for the time through the date of termination.
9. CONTRACTOR will acquire, repair and maintain at CONTRACTORS sole cost and expense such equipment as
CONTRACTOR needs for performing this Agreement.
10, CONTRACTOR, in the conduct of the services contemplated will abide by all applicable federal, state, and local laws
and regulations including, without limitation, the El Segundo Municipal Code and regulations promulgated
thereunder, and including obtaining and maintaining throughout the term of this agreement a City business license,
as applicable.
11. CITY and CONTRACTOR agree that CONTRACTOR is an independent contractor and has control of all work and the
manner in which it is performed. CONTRACTOR is not an agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to
participate in any pension plan, insurance (including Workers Compensation), bonus or similar benefits CITY provides
for its employees. Any provision in this agreement that may appear to give CITY the right to direct CONTRACTOR as
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to the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that CONTRACTOR will
follow the direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only.
12. INDEMNIFICATION
A. INSTRUCTOR indemnifies and holds CITY harmless from and against any claim, action, damages, costs
(including, without limitation, attorney's fees), injuries, or liability, arising out of this Agreement, or its
performance. Should CITY be named in any suit, or should any claim be brought against it by suit or
otherwise, whether the same be groundless or not, arising out of this Agreement, or its performance,
INSTRUCTOR will defend CITY (at CITY's request and with counsel satisfactory to CITY) and will indemnify
CITY for any judgment rendered against it or any sums paid out in settlement or otherwise.
B. For purposes of this section "CITY" includes CITY's officers, officials, employees, agents, representatives,
and certified volunteers.
13. INSURANCE
A. Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other times this Agreement is effective,
CONTRACTOR will procure and maintain the following types of insurance with coverage limits complying, at
a minimum, with the limits set forth below:
Two Insurance. Limits
Commercial general liability: $1,000,000
Automobile liability Proof of Insurance
Workers Compensation Statutory Requirement
B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the requirements of ISO-CGL Form No. CG 00 01
11 85 or 88, or equivalent. The amount of insurance set forth above will be a combined single limit per
occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage for the policy coverage. Liability policies
will be endorsed to name CITY, its officials, and employees as "additional insureds" under said insurance
coverage and to state that such insurance will be deemed "primary" such that any other insurance that may
be carried by CITY will be excess thereto. CITY's additional insured status will apply with respect to liability
and defense of suits arising out of CONTRACTOR's acts or omissions. Such insurance will be on an
"occurrence," not a "claims made," basis and will not be cancelable or subject to reduction except upon
thirty (30) days prior written notice to CITY.
C. CONTRACTORS will furnish to CITY valid Certificates of Insurance evidencing maintenance of the insurance
required under this Agreement, a copy of an Additional Insured endorsement confirming CITY has been
given Insured status under the CONTRACTOR's General Liability policy, and such other evidence of insurance
or copies of policies as may be reasonably required by CITY from time to time. Insurance must be placed
with insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating equivalent to at least a Rating of "A:VII."
D. Automobile coverage including owned, non -owned and hired vehicles.
E. Should CONTRACTOR, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance required by this Agreement,
CITY may obtain such coverage at CONTRACTOR's expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from
payments due to CONTRACTOR under this Agreement or terminate pursuant to Section 8.
14. CONTRACTOR understands and agrees that the parties may execute this Agreement with a facsimile signature. Such
facsimile signature will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
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IS. If CONTRACTOR is unavailable, CONTRACTOR may use a substitute Instructor. Substitute Instructors and assistants
must be contracted by the CITY to instruct the specified program or activity. The contract must be fully processed
through the Community Services Department for current fiscal year,
is. If CONTRACTOR foresees the need for a substitute instructor during the term of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR
is responsible to ensure either the substitute instructor is covered under the CONTRACTOR's insurance policy, or the
substitute instructor provides the CITY a copy of their own insurance policy in compliance with this Agreement.
17. If CONTRACTOR or a substitute is unavailable to instruct a class, the class may not meet or rehearse, regardless of
the age of the students. No instructors in -training, guest leaders, or any other type of substitute instructor is allowed
unless the substitute holds a current contract with CITY for the specified program or activity.
18. If CONTRACTOR is unavailable to instruct more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the scheduled classes, students
will be allowed to withdraw from the class and receive a pro'-rata refund for the remaining classes. Any amounts
refunded under this section will be subtracted from any remaining amounts owed to CONTRACTOR by CITY.
19. CONTRACTOR agrees to not transport any participants in his/her private vehicles.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be duly executed.
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO Jerry Larson
;�As ��Isorlsuperintendent ontr r
ATTEST:
Tracy Weaver,
City Clerk/
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
joa uin Vazquez, Deputy City Attorney
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Hank Lu,
Risk Manager
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EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
SCOPE OF SERVICES / STANDARDS
CONTRACTOR agrees to perform the services listed below. CITY maintains certain performance standards that CONTRACTOR
must meet each class session.
Thi- Chi
Students are taught slow, graceful, relaxing, rhythmic exercise. Tai-Chi is used to promote good health in the young and old,
the strong and the weak. Beginning students work on overall stretching, flexibility, balance and coordination, by learning the
basics. More advanced students can also use these movements to continue to build on the basic foundations to further
increase their physical strength as well as their awareness and concentration levels, thereby promoting stillness within
themselves.
Days: Mondays
Cost: $87.50
Adults
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EXHIBIT "B"
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CONTRACT CLASS AND PROGRAM
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Performance Policies:
1. Report to work as scheduled. Allow ample time (minimum of 15 minutes) for preparation and clean-up; your
class/es should start and end at the designated class times.
2. If unable to work, any substitutes or assistants must be authorized contractors with the City of El Segundo and must
have a current signed contract on file in the Recreation Division office.
3. Dress appropriately; closed -toe shoes (sandals or aqua footwear for aquatics staff - bare feet are permitted on pool
deck). Shorts must be of an appropriate length, no inappropriate logos or slogans. Dress in a manner which
facilitates your ability to conduct your program.
4. Instructors must act in a professional and appropriate manner at all times.
5. Profanity, slang, and derogatory, sexual, religious, and/or ethnic comments are prohibited..
6. No alcoholic beverages or tobacco are allowed on CITY property.
7. No transporting of participants/students in personal vehicles.
8. CITY facilities (and/or joint use facilities) are not to be used for paid private instruction unless fully executed contract
or license agreement is in place.
Paltigivant_Emer enc Pr c dures:
1. Administer first aid only if you are certified to do so.
2. Only basic first aid treatment is authorized, regardless of your personal training. If you have questions regarding
first aid procedures, discuss with your Supervisor prior to working.
3. For serious situations call 911 for Paramedics, Fire, and Police,.
4, Do not move injured patrons, unless required to do so for their safety.
5. Accident/Incident Reports - Immediately notify office staff, Supervisor and/or the Recreation Department
Superintendent and/or Director of all accidents or incidents. These reports are to be completed by City staff, not
the patron or contractor. CONTRACTOR is responsible for notifying staff on all emergencies and
Incidents.
E u i rnent Su lies Facilities:
1. CITY facilities may be utilized for your class only at the designated class date and time, at the designated
class location, unless otherwise authorized.
2. Class equipment and supplies should be maintained in safe operating condition.
a. Report all unsafe conditions with CITY equipment/facilities to Supervisor via Accident/Incident Report form.
Course Marra em nt:
I. Only those students enrolled with the CITY of El Segundo Community Services Department may
participate in your class. Only those students registered with the CITY have signed release forms/indemnity
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Clause.
2. Class rosters are to be obtained from your Supervisor or designated CITY staff by the first day of class. Established
minimum number of participants must be registered in each class by completion of first class session or class is
subject to cancellation.
3. Student rosters with names and addresses should not be shared with others.
9. Contractors may request a one -day "Guest Pass" for individuals not currently enrolled. Recreation Staff reserve the
right to approve or disapprove guest pass requests.
5. Department policy stipulates that all programs/classes must maintain a ratio of 51% El Segundo residency.
6. Students must attend program class/day/time they are enrolled in.
7. Makeup classes should be scheduled through instructor, pending site availability.
8. If Contractor is unavailable, Contractor may use a substitute instructor. Substitute instructors must be contracted
by the CI7Y ofEl Segundo to instruct the specified program or activity. The contract must be fully processed
through the Community Services Department for current fiscal year.
9. If CONTRACTOR or a substitute is unavailable to instruct a class, the class may not meet or rehearse, regardless of
the age of the students. No instructors in -training, guest leaders, or any other type of substitute instructor is allowed
unless the substitute holds a current contract with CITY for the specified program or activity.
10. Instructors may not permit siblings, friends, family members to participate in and/or assist (without proper
registration) with set-up/instruction/clean-up of the class.
11. Course syllabus must be discussed and approved by your Supervisor before working,
CONTRACTOR Invoices:
1. Payments will be issued based upon the Community Services/Accounts Payable deadlines.
2. Under Supervisor's discretion, invoices can be submitted within two weeks before the end of each class session.
However, payments will not be released until the class has completed.
3. Invoices must be accurate and supported by department -issued computerized rosters. Invoices will be
reviewed and authorized by your Supervisor prior to payments. Incomplete and/or inaccurate invoices will be
returned to the CONTRACTOR for revisions.
a. Before submitting your invoice request a current roster from designated Department staff.
Roster is to be dated within 5 business days prior to end class session date.
Fees:
1. Any material fees, league fees, meet fees, etc. must be included in the course fee. The Recreation and Parks
Department reserves the right to audit the CONTRACTOR' records.
2. CONTRACTORS may not collect class registration fees. To enroll, patrons must contact the Recreation and
Parks Department and complete a class registration form including indemnification clause.
3. No discounts or fee waivers can be permitted to obtain program enrollment (see Course Management #1).
Advertising, Publicity., Web Sites:
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All web sites, publicity and/or advertising for CONTRACTOR's class must be a rave by lie
Rerylsor.
1. The following information must be listed on all program material:
a. The class name and the name of the instructor.
b. A statement that the instructor's class is made available through the City of El Segundo Community Services
Department
c. Registration is available at the Checkout Building in Recreation Park, 401 Sheldon Street; George E. Gordon
Clubhouse, 300 E. Pine Avenue and the Joslyn Center, 339 Sheldon Street.
d. For more information call the Community Services Department at (310) 524-2700.
e. Address/location of program
2. The City of El Segundo will advertise your program via the city website. Contact your supervisor for more
information.
A copy of the Instructor Apr errrent, lncludil�q Exhibits 'A"and "B `; will be forwarded for your files once A reen7erxt has been
fully executed.
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