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CONTRACT 3603 Professional Services AgreementAgreement NO3_6__3 CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH This AGREEMENT is entered into this 1 st day of July, 2006, by and between the CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a general law city and municipal corporation ( "EL SEGUNDO") and the CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, a charter city and municipal corporation ( "REDONDO BEACH "). 1. RECITALS. This Agreement is entered into with reference to the following facts and objectives: A. EL SEGUNDO and REDONDO BEACH are participants in a program known as the SOUTH BAY YOUTH PROJECT, a non - profit agency ( "SBYP ")• B. SBYP makes licensed therapists available to counsel a diverse range of problems, including, without limitation, family or school problems, substance abuse, physical or sexual abuse, parental neglect, or inadequate supervision. Referrals are received from schools, law enforcement agencies, parents and youth. C. EL SEGUNDO is a recipient of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through the County of Los Angeles. The CDBG program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) pursuant to Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1984 as amended ( "ACT "). D. EL SEGUNDO approved the provisions of federal funds under the ACT to be used to provide professional services required under CITY's Community Development Block Grant Program. 2. CONSIDERATION. A. As partial consideration, REDONDO BEACH agrees to perform the work listed in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, below; B. As additional consideration, REDONDO BEACH and EL SEGUNDO agree to abide by the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement; C. As additional consideration, EL SEGUNDO agrees to pay REDONDO BEACH a sum not to exceed sixteen thousand dollars ($16,000) for REDONDO BEACH's services. EL SEGUNDO may modify this amount as set forth below. D. Annual compensation is based upon an allocation of both CDBG funds and City funds. Compensation paid in future years will be based on a portion of EL Page 1 of 9 C06 -28 6e+ SEGUNDO annual CDBG allocation, if and when CDBG funds are made available to EL SEGUNDO from the County of Los Angeles. The parties understand and agree that such reimbursement, if any, is conditioned upon receipt of CDBG funds by EL SEGUNDO from Los Angeles County. E. EL SEGUNDO will pay REDONDO BEACH in installments as follows: i. After services have been rendered by SBYP, a detailed invoice on forms mutually acceptable to both parties must be submitted to EL SEGUNDO. ii. EL SEGUNDO will then process payment SBYP and pursue claim for payment from Los Angeles County, based upon said invoice. Payment will be made to SBYP in the amount of the invoice as approved by EL SEGUNDO and subject to return to EL SEGUNDO should the Los Angeles County not reimburse EL SEGUNDO for such payment. 3. SCOPE OF SERVICES. A. REDONDO BEACH will utilize EL SEGUNDO Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to contract for counseling services for El Segundo "high - risk youth" for a three -year period beginning July 1, 2006 and ending September 30, 2009, and subject to annual review. B. REDONDO BEACH will cause therapists licensed pursuant to California law including, without limitation, marriage and family therapists (Bus. & Prof. Code § 1980), educational psychologists (Bus. & Prof. Code § 4986), credentialed school psychologists (Ed. Code § 49424), or clinical psychologists (Health & Safety Code § 1316.5) (collectively, "Counselors "), to assess persons seeking counseling services to determine their therapy needs, if any. Counselors may provide services that include, without limitation, individual, family or group counseling; crisis intervention; substance abuse evaluation; education and treatment; parent education; assessment for inpatient treatment. As part of such services, REDONDO BEACH agrees to i. Identify "high -risk" youth suspected of being victims of physical and /or emotional abuse; ii. Conduct initial assessments of high -risk youth and recommend appropriate counseling services. C. While the Counselors are under the direct supervision of REDONDO BEACH, services provided by Counselors under this Agreement must be provided to residents within EL SEGUNDO's jurisdiction. D. All services provided by REDONDO BEACH must be provided to EL Page 2 of 9 C06 -28 3603. SEGUNDO residents from households meeting verified low and moderate - income criteria as established by the Federal Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) and the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission (COUNTY). At least 51 % of the clients served must meet such low and moderate household income criteria and be verified residents of EL SEGUNDO. Residency information must be kept on all clients served under this program. However, the nature and condition under which this program will serve its clientele presumes that the program's recipients are principally low and moderate - income persons. E. REDONDO BEACH will, in a professional manner, furnish all of the labor, technical, administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies and materials, equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space and facilities, and all tests, testing and analyses, calculation, and all other means whatsoever, except as herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by EL SEGUNDO, necessary or proper to perform and complete the work and provide the professional services required of REDONDO BEACH by this Agreement. 4. PRIVACY RIGHTS. The services provided by REDONDO BEACH under this Agreement are protected by California law including, without limitation, the psychotherapist - patient privilege (Evidence Code § 1014). In addition, this Agreement anticipates that REDONDO BEACH will provide services to minors whose records are protected from disclosure by various provision of California law (including, without limitation, Welfare & Institutions Code § 827). Accordingly, REDONDO BEACH agrees that it will use its best efforts to secure all patient records and prevent their disclosure to the extent provided by applicable law. 5. PUBLIC RECORDS ACT. The Parties acknowledge that they are public entities subject to the Public Records Act (Gov't. Code §§ 6250- 6276.48) and that this Agreement, and documents ancillary to this Agreement, must generally be disclosed upon request. However, the Parties agree that patient records drafted pursuant to the terms of this Agreement are specifically excluded from disclosure under Government Code §§ 6254(c), 6254(k), and 6276.36. Accordingly, the Parties agree that such records will not be released except as otherwise provided by law. 6. TERM. This Agreement takes effect July 1, 2006 (the "Effective Date ") and will continue until September 30, 2009, unless earlier terminated pursuant to the provisions hereof. The Agreement may be extended for two additional years at EL SEGUNDO's discretion. 7. PERMITS AND LICENSES. REDONDO BEACH, at its sole expense, will obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement, all necessary permits, licenses, and certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement. 8. TERMINATION. A. Except as otherwise provided, the Parties may terminate this Agreement at any time with or without cause. Notice will be in writing at least ten (10) days before Page 3 of 9 C06 -28 3603 .._p. the termination date. REDONDO BEACH will be compensated for all services rendered and all necessarily incurred costs performed in good faith in accordance with the terms of this Agreement that were not previously reimbursed up to the date of termination. B. Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, EL SEGUNDO may procure on its own terms services similar to those terminated. C. By executing this document, REDONDO BEACH waives any and all claims for damages that might otherwise arise from EL SEGUNDO's termination under this Section. 9. INDEMNIFICATION. A. REDONDO BEACH agrees to the following: Each party shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party, its officers, employees, elected and appointed officials, and volunteers, from and against any and all claims, liability, loss, damage, expense, and costs arising out of this Agreement, except for such loss or damage caused by either party's sole negligence or willful misconduct. For purposes of this section "each party" includes each party's officers, officials, employees, agents, representatives, and volunteers. B. REDONDO BEACH shall cause each counselor providing services hereunder to agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless both REDONDO BEACH and EL SEGUNDO from and against any and all claims, liability, loss, damage, expense, and costs arising out of this Agreement, except for such loss or damage caused by REDONDO BEACH's or EL SEGUNDO's sole negligence or willful misconduct. C. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions will survive termination of this Agreement. 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. EL SEGUNDO and REDONDO BEACH agree that REDONDO BEACH will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and the manner in which is it performed. REDONDO BEACH will be free to contract for similar service to be performed for other employers while under contract with EL SEGUNDO. REDONDO BEACH is not an agent or employee of EL SEGUNDO and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits EL SEGUNDO provides for its employees. Any provision in this Agreement that may appear to give EL SEGUNDO the right to direct REDONDO BEACH as to the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that REDONDO BEACH will follow the direction of the EL SEGUNDO as to end results of the work only. 11. INSURANCE. A. EL SEGUNDO understands and acknowledges that REDONDO BEACH is a Page 4 of 9 C06 -28 3603• member of the Independent Cities Risk Management Association, pursuant to a joint powers agreement, and the limits of liability under that agreement is $10,000,000. REDONDO BEACH is obligated to pay the first $500,000 of any claim. REDONDO BEACH agrees that every professional provider of services with whom the City Contracts on behalf of REDONDO BEACH will have professional liability insurance which will be in full force and effect during the period of the contract. B. REDONDO BEACH agrees to name EL SEGUNDO as additionally insured on said insurance policy or policies and will provide a certificate or certificates of insurance as proof of coverage with a written "Notification of Cancellation" period of not less than 30 days. REDONDO BEACH will require its insurer to modify such certificates to delete any exculpatory wording stating that failure of the insurer to mail written notice of cancellation imposes no obligation, and to delete the word "endeavor" with regard to any notice provisions. 12. CDBG REQUIREMENTS. During the performance of this Agreement, REDONDO BEACH agrees to comply with the following federal provisions: A. Executive Order 11246 requires that during the performance of this Agreement, REDONDO BEACH agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, sex color or national origin. REDONDO BEACH will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965 and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of Secretary of Labor. REDONDO BEACH will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by the rules, regulations and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to books, records and accounts by the AGENCY and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations and orders. B. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides that no person will, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity receiving federal financial assistance. C. Section 109, Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 provides that no person in the United States will, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available under this title. D. Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of age or with respect to an otherwise qualified handicapped individual, as provided in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, will also apply to any such program or activity. Page 5 of 9 C06 -28 ;r E. REDONDO BEACH must also comply with all regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (42 USC §§ 12101 et. seq.). Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 USC §§ 1701 et. seq., " Compliance in the Provision of Training, Employment and Business Opportunities requires that the work to be performed under this Agreement is on a project assisted under a program providing direct federal financial assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 USC § 1701u. Section 3 requires that, to the greatest extent feasible, opportunities for training and employment be given to lower income residents of the project area and contract for work in connection with the project be awarded to business concerns, which are located in or owned in substantial part by persons residing in the area of the project. The parties of this Agreement will comply with the provisions of said Section 3 and the regulations issued pursuant thereto by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development set forth in 24 CFR § 135, and all applicable rules and orders of the Department issued thereunder before executing this Agreement. The parties to this Agreement certify and agree that they are under no contractual or other disability that would prevent them from complying with these requirements. ii. Lobbying Certification. REDONDO BEACH must include the language of this certification in all subcontracts; all subcontractors must certify and disclose accordingly. F. It is understood that each person/entity /firm who applies for a Community Development Commission contract, and as part of that process, must certify that they are familiar with the requirements of Los Angeles County Chapter 2.160 (Los Angeles County Ordinance 93- 0031). Persons /entities /firms acting on behalf of the above named firm must comply with the County Code. Any person/entity /firm seeking a contract with Community Development Commission will be disqualified for such a contract; be denied the contract; be liable in civil action, if any lobbyist, lobbying firm, lobbyist employer or any other person or entity acting on behalf of the above named firm fails to comply with the provisions of the County Code. 13. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed made when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows: EL SEGUNDO Seimone Jurjis City of El Segundo 350 Main Street El Segundo, CA 90245 Fax: (310)322 -4167 REDONDO BEACH Dan Smith City of Redondo Beach 320 Knob Hill Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Fax: (310) 792 -8187 Page 6 of 9 C06 -28 3603.,,, Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been received by the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to who notices are to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph. 14. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any state or federal action involving this agreement will be in Los Angeles County. 15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Attachments, sets forth the entire understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements expressed or implied, oral or written. There are three (3) Attachments to this Agreement. This Agreement will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and any subsequent successors and assigns. 16. EFFECT OF CONFLICT. In the event of any conflict, inconsistency, or incongruity between any provision of this Agreement, its attachments, the purchase order, or notice to proceed, the provisions of this Agreement will govern and control. 17. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently review this Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be construed simply, as a whole, and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not be interpreted strictly for or against either Party. 18. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such portion will be deemed modified to the extent necessary in the opinion of the court to render such portion enforceable and, as so modified, such portion and the balance of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect. 19. AUTHORITY /MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement and to engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be modified by written amendment. EL SEGUNDO's city manager, or designee, may execute any such amendment on behalf of EL SEGUNDO. 20. ACCEPTANCE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this Agreement, agreements ancillary to this Agreement, and related documents to be entered into in connection with this Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by facsimile transmission. Such facsimile signature will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature. 21. COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS. The parties agree that all of the provisions hereof will be construed as both covenants and conditions, the same as if the words importing such covenants and conditions had been used in each separate paragraph. Page 7 of 9 C06 -28 3603,, J` 22. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement. 23. FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be prevented due to fire, flood, explosion, war, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties' control, then the Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party to the other. 24. TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement. Page 8 of 9 C06 -28 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this contract the day and year first hereinabove written. CITY OF EL a general law CITY OF? BEACH, a chart it d munioi ad con r, 3e fr'�te� art ty Manager ATTEST: �MJIAIn/lA� Cathy Domann Deputy City Clerk APPROVED Mark D. Hen By: Karl H. Berger, Assistant City JJ� j r" Ir Mike Gin Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: �'�j �p 1 park stant City Attorney iouty GObbAAl P: \Planning & Building Safety \CDBG \CONTPACTJUV- DIV \ES CDBG_2006 Juvenile Diversion.contract.doc Page 9 of 9 C06 -28