Agenda packet — Carson City Council, March 17, 2026 (part 1 of 9)

CITY OF CARSONHOUSING AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCINGAUTHORITY/CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Tuesday, March 17, 2026
701 East Carson Street
City Hall
5:00 PM
Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
Dr. Jawane Hilton, District 1 Councilmember Cedric L. Hicks, Sr., Mayor Pro Tem and District 3 Councilmember Jim Dear, District 2 Councilmember Arleen Bocatija Rojas, District 4 Councilmember Dr. Khaleah Bradshaw, City Clerk Monica Cooper, City Treasurer “In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability related modificationor accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call theCity Clerk’s office at 310-952-1720 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.” (Government Code Section 54954.2)

PUBLIC INFORMATION

The public may address the members of the City Council on any matters within the jurisdiction of the CityCouncil or on any items on the agenda of the City Council during the designated public comment periods.There will be two Oral Communication sessions: one for Agendized Items (comment about items ON theagenda) and the other for non-Agendized items (comment about items NOT on the Agenda). The OralCommunications portion of the agenda is limited to a duration of one hour unless otherwise approved by theCity Council. Comment time is normally 3 minutes depending on the number of speakers.

PUBLIC VIEWING AVAILABLE BY:

Livestream on the City’s website: The meeting will be streamed live over the internet via: www.carsonca.gov Youtube : www.youtube.com/@CityofCarsonCalifornia
Cable TV: Spectrum (Channel 35) and ATT (Channel 99)

IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING IN-PERSON, PUBLIC COMMENTS CAN BE SUBMITTEDBEFORE THE MEETING AT/VIA:

Email: Public comments can be emailed to [email protected]. The cut-off time to submit any emailcommunications is 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

Written: Written comments can be dropped off at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall. The cut-off time to submit any written communications is 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written comments dropp CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm)

ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)

FLAG SALUTE
INVOCATION (Item 1)

1. PASTOR PAUL STARKS OF GREATER LOVE REFORMED BAPTIST CHURCH CLOSED SESSION (Items 2-4)

REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK)

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION,

WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) — A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3) and (e)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in 1 case(s).

3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (CITY COUNCIL)
— A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code 54957.6, with City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Human Resources Officer, its negotiators(s), regarding labor negotiations with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME Local 809) Part-time.

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) — A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation to which the City of Carson is a party. The title of such litigation is as follows: Justin Battle v. City of Carson; Case No. 24STCV17820.

RULES OF DECORUM:

1. No person attending a Public Meeting shall engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct, including but not limited to applause, whistling, stamping of feet, booing, or making any loud, threatening, profane, abusive, personal, impertinent, or slanderous utterance-that disturbs, disrupts, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting.

2. All remarks by members of the public shall be addressed to the Mayor or the Chair and not to any other member of the public or to any single Council, Board or Commission Member unless in response to a question from that Member.

3. Signs, placards, banners, or other similar items shall not be permitted in the audience during a Public Meeting if the presence of such item disturbs, disrupts or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting.

4. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall remain seated in the seats provided, unless addressing the body at the podium or entering or leaving the meeting.

5. All persons attending a Public Meeting shall obey any lawful order of the Presiding Officer to enforce the Rules of Decorum.
• Treat everyone courteously
• Listen to others respectfully
• Exercise self-control
• Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints
• Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate
• Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights that are inherent components of an inclusive public process and tools for forging sound decisions RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION,

WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Item 5)

5. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION PRESENTATIONS (Items 6-8)

6. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO UCHENNA NWOSU FOR HIS PERFORMANCE AND VICTORY IN

SUPERBOWL LX

7. WOMEN'S ISSUES COMMISSION QUARTERLY REPORT

8. RECOGNITION FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES FOR THEIR RECENT SUCCESSFUL

RESCUE OPERATION

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE

PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
The public may address the members of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency or on any items on the agenda of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency, other than closed session matters, prior to any action taken on the agenda. Speakers are limited to no morethan three minutes, speaking once. Oral communications will be limited to one (1) hour unless extended by order of the Mayor with approval of the City Council.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 9)

9. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 3, 2026 (REGULAR)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.

CONSENT (Items 10-24)

ANY ITEM OR ITEMS MAY BE REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION
These items are considered to be routine items of business and have, therefore, been placed on the CONSENT CALENDAR. For items remaining on the CONSENT CALENDAR, a single motion to ADOPT the recommended action is in order.

10. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2026 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

11. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2026 PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

12. CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVED UNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2026 PER ORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE the report (Exhibit No. 1).

13. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-027, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,300,360.93, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 183818 THROUGH 183922 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-027, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,300,360.93, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 183818 THROUGH 183922 FOR GENERAL DEMAND."

14. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-04-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,990.58, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002104 THROUGH HA-002109 (HOUSING AUTHORITY)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-04-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE

CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,990.58, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002104 THROUGH HA-002109".

15. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-04-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $407.20, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA- 001986 THROUGH SA-001987 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution NO. 26-04-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $407.20, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001986 THROUGH SA-001987".

16. CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL 1768 (BRYAN) AND THE RELATED LOS ANGELES COUNTY SALES TAX MEASURE PROPOSED FOR THE JUNE 2026 BALLOT (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. TAKE a position of OPPOSITION and DIRECT staff to submit the proposed letters.

17. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

INTERPRETATION SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No.1 to contract with Language Network. for American Sign Language Interpretation Services, for an increased amount not to exceed $95,000, increasing the total contract sum to $155,000; and
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment after approval as to form by the City Attorney.

18. CONSIDER APPROVAL TO AMENDMENT NO. 2 FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH MDG ASSOCIATES

FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL FACADE INSPECTIONS AND PROJECT COORDINATION

SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement with MDG Associates to continue to provide professional services to the City's Housing Division and Community Development Department, increasing the contract amount by by $768,249.99, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $1,536,499.99, and extend the contract term through June 20, 2029.
— 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the proposed Amendment No. 2, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

19. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SAMI’S REFEREES, LLC TO PROVIDE ON-CALL YOUTH SPORTS OFFICIATING SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S RECREATION

PROGRAMS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE any minor irregularities or informalities in the proposal, in accordance with Carson Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2611(l)(2);
— 2. AWARD a contract for youth sports officiating services only and APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with Sami’s Referees, LLC, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,120,000 over a five-year term, beginning April 21, 2026 (Exhibit No. 4; “Agreement”); and,
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement with Sami’s Referees, LLC, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

20. CONSIDER APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY

METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) FOR THE CITY OF CARSON TO BECOME

A MEMBER OF THE REGIONAL INTEGRATION OF INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (RIITS) (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Carson and LACMTA. — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Carson and LACMTA, following approval as to form by the City Attorney

21. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. 1776 - CALAS PARK STORMWATER AND WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS SUPPLEMENTAL

ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT, APPROVE REQUIRED CEQA ACTIONS, AND APPROVE A USE AND

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (CITY

COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. AUTHORIZE staff to advertise the project and invite construction bids for Project No. 1776 – Calas Park Stormwater and Water Quality Improvements Supplemental Environmental Project; — 2. APPROVE the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the proposed project, which confirms that the project will not have significant environmental impacts when required mitigation measures are implemented; — 3. AUTHORIZE staff to file and record a Notice of Determination for the project with the Los Angeles County Clerk and the State Clearinghouse at the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, as required under CEQA following project approval; — 4. APPROVE the Use and Maintenance Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, which allows the project to connect to and utilize the County’s storm drain system and establishes the City’s responsibility for maintaining the related stormwater improvements; and, — 5. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Use and Maintenance Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

22. CONSIDER ADOPTING THE FINAL 2025 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT PREPARED BY APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. (ARA) (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE, FILE, and ADOPT the final 2025 Pavement Management Program Report prepared by Applied Research Associates, Inc.

23. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TOTUM CORP. FOR ON-

CALL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES SUPPORTING PUBLIC WORKS

PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with Totum Corp. for on-call Construction Management and Construction Inspection services, increasing the contract amount by $250,000, for a new total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,482,635, and extending the contract term by six months, through December 30, 2026; and, — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with Totum Corp., subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

24. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PCN3, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. 1726 – COMMUNITY CENTER COURTYARD AND EAST PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS, AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-024 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET

IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND CAPITAL

IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Public Works Agreement with PCN3, Inc. in the amount of $461,614.28 to cover costs associated with design revisions, unforeseen construction conditions, and additional work performed during construction; — 2. Adopt Resolution No. 26-024, titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, ENTERPRISE FUNDS, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FUND,” to increase the budget authority for Project PW1725 by $461,614.28 (Exhibit No. 2); — 3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with PCN3, Inc., subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and, — 4. AMEND the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Plan to reflect the updated project funding for this project (Exhibit No. 4).

25. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH W.G. ZIMMERMAN ENGINEERING INC. TO PROVIDE ON-CALL PROJECT MANAGEMENT

SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 with W.G. Zimmerman Engineering Inc. for On-Call Project Management services increasing the contract sum by $355,000.00 for a total contract sum of $970,776.00 and extending the contract until June 30, 2027. — 2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute contract Amendment No. 1 with W.G. Zimmerman Engineering Inc. following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 26)
Public testimony is restricted to three minutes per speaker, speaking once (excepting applicants who are afforded a right of rebuttal, if desired), unless extended by order of the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.

26. CONSIDER INTRODUCING FOR FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, ORDINANCE NO. 26-2606, APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 23-19 BETWEEN THE

CITY OF CARSON, IMPERIAL AVALON DE, LLC, AND LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, LLC FOR A PROPOSED MIXED-USE PROJECT AT 21207 S. AVALON BLVD. (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. OPEN the public hearing, TAKE public comment, and CLOSE the public hearing; and — 2. INTRODUCE for First Reading, by Title only, Ordinance No. 26-2606, "AN UNCODIFIED

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 23-19 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON, IMPERIAL AVALON DE, LLC, AND LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, LLC FOR A PROPOSED MIXED-USE PROJECT AT 21207 S. AVALON BLVD."
DISCUSSION (Items 27-31)

27. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION 26-026 DESIGNATING THE CITY OF CARSON’S EVENTS, PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES AS “THE CARSON EXPERIENCE” (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-026, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, OFFICIALLY DESIGNATING AND NAMING THE CITY OF CARSON’S EVENTS, PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES AS “THE CARSON EXPERIENCE”; and — 2. AUTHORIZE the City Manager or designee to coordinate the development, promotion, and implementation of activities under the “Carson Experience” initiative.

28. CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-2605,

AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIDEWALK VENDING REGULATIONS, INCLUDING PROHIBITING SIDEWALK VENDING WITHIN 1,000 FEET OF A PLACE OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLAGE AROUND EVENT TIMES AND WITHIN 1,000 FEET OF A SCHOOL AROUND SCHOOL

SESSION HOURS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. INTRODUCE for first reading, by title only and with full reading waived, Ordinance No. 26- 2605, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING:
(i) SECTION 1202 OF CHAPTER 2 (PENALTY PROVISIONS) OF ARTICLE I (GENERAL PROVISIONS), (ii) SECTIONS 31001 (DEFINITIONS) AND 31002 (SIDEWALK VENDING OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS) OF CHAPTER 10 (SIDEWALK VENDING) OF ARTICLE 3 (PUBLIC SAFETY); (iii) SECTIONS 4118 (STREET VENDORS NEAR SCHOOLS), 4118.1 (PEDDLING FROM VEHICLES IN PARKS), 4118.2 (SELLING ICE CREAM AND CERTAIN FOOD PRODUCTS FROM VEHICLES IN PUBLIC STREETS), AND 4118.4 (VENDING OF MERCHANDISE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, STADIUMS, ATHLETIC FIELDS, COMMUNITY CENTERS OR ABANDONED PROPERTY – EXCLUSIONS) OF CHAPTER 1 (PROHIBITED CONDUCT – OFFENSES) OF ARTICLE IV (PUBLIC PEACE); AND (iv) SUBSECTION (E) OF SECTION 63142 (MOBILE FOOD VENDORS) OF CHAPTER 3 (BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS, AND

TRADES) OF ARTICLE VI (TAXES AND LICENSES) OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PROHIBIT

SIDEWALK VENDORS IN PUBLIC PLACES OF ASSEMBLAGE (AS DEFINED) DURING AND

IMMEDIATELY BEFORE AND AFTER LARGE EVENTS, AND TO ELIMINATE INTERNAL INCONSISTENCY WITHIN THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE WITH RESPECT TO REGULATION OF SIDEWALK VENDORS."

29. CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL NEW BUSINESS LICENSES ISSUED BY THE CITY OF CARSON FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 1, 2026, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. DISCUSS the Report

30. CONSIDER CARSON'S 2025 ANNUAL HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. REVIEW Carson’s 2025 Annual Housing Element Progress Report; — 2. DISCUSS the Report; and
— 3. AUTHORIZE the Director of Community and Economic Development to make any further corrections or adjustments as may be necessary to ensure full compliance and to submit the Report to HCD.

31. CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS,

COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS, AND CITY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR AND CITY

COUNCIL AND CONSIDER ALL (CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED) APPOINTMENTS TO ALL

COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. CONSIDER and only APPOINT uncontested members to the City Commissions, Committees, and Boards;
— 2. CONSIDER and APPOINT all (contested and uncontested) members to all commissions; — 3. CONSIDER and APPOINT members to City Affiliated Organizations; — 4. DIRECT the City Clerk to notify all affected appointments of this action in writing; — 5. IF APPLICABLE, DIRECT the City Clerk to post and publish in accordance with the Maddy Act

ORDINANCE SECOND READING

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE

PUBLIC)
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency. No action may be taken on non-agendized items except as authorized by law. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to no more than three minutes each, speaking once.

COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)

ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS

NECESSARY)

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
Date Posted: March 11, 2026

CITY OF CARSON

File #: Version:

Report to City Council, Successor Agency, andHousing Authority Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 5:00 PM
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 9. To: City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority From: Joy Simarago, Deputy City Clerk CCO Administration Subject: APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSINGAUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 3, 2026 (REGULAR) I. SUMMARY
The City Clerk’s Oﬃce is seeking approval of the following minutes:

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (Regular)
II. RECOMMENDATION
APPROVE the minutes as listed.

III. ALTERNATIVES
None.

IV. BACKGROUND
None.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
None.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Minutes, March 3, 2026 (Regular)
Prepared by: Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk and Joy Simarago, Deputy City Clerk

Attachments
Minutes - CC Reg Mtg 03-03-26.pdf
701 East Carson Street

CITY OF CARSON

MINUTES

CARSON CITY COUNCIL/

SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 5:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER: CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY (5:00 pm) The meeting was called to order at 5:04 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes in the Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers, Carson City Hall, located at 701 E. Carson Street, Carson, California 90745.

ROLL CALL (CITY CLERK)
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw noted the roll:

Council Members/Agency Members/Authority Board Members Present:

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Lula Davis-Holmes Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Cedric Hicks, Sr.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Jim Dear Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Jawane Hilton Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Arleen Rojas Also Present:

Monica Cooper, City/Agency/Authority Treasurer; Sunny Soltani, City/Agency/Authority Attorney; David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager; Dr. Robert Lennox, Assistant City Manager; John Raymond, Executive Director; Michael Whittiker, Jr., Director of Community Services; Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Jr., Director of Public Works; Nora Garcia, Director of Public Safety and Emergency Services; William Jefferson, Director of Finance; Gary Carter, Director of Information Technology and Security; Joshua Boudreaux, Director of Human Resources; Thomas Toman, Deputy City Manager; Armine Chaparyan, Deputy City Manager; Nathan Freeman, Director of Community and Economic Development; Michael George, Government Affairs Officer; Reata Kulcsar, Energy and Sustainability Officer; and Kourtney Cullors, Chief Deputy City Clerk

FLAG SALUTE
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas led the Pledge of Allegiance.

INVOCATION (Item 1)

1. BISHOP BYRON SMITH FROM GETHSEMANE CHRISTIAN LOVE MBC Bishop Byron Smith gave the invocation.

CLOSED SESSION (Item 2)

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) — A closed session will be held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (d)(3) and (e)(1), because there is a significant exposure to litigation in two cases.

ACTION: No reportable action was taken.

REPORT ON ANY PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY CLERK) None.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani announced the Closed Session items.

RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION UNTIL 6:00 P.M. OR UNTIL THE END OF CLOSED SESSION,

WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
The meeting was recessed at 5:09 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes to Closed Session.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (CITY COUNCIL) RULES OF DECORUM:

A recording of the Rules of Decorum was presented at the beginning of the meeting.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF CLOSED SESSION, WHICHEVER

OCCURS FIRST
The meeting was reconvened at 6:14 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes with all members previously not present.

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS (CITY ATTORNEY)
City/Agency/Authority Attorney Soltani gave the Closed Session Report.

INTRODUCTIONS (MAYOR) (Items 3-4)

3. REPORT FROM CAPTAIN NORMAN OF CARSON SHERIFF'S STATION- 6:17 PM Item No. 3 was heard after Item No. 4.

Captain Norman summarized the recent law enforcement activities and crime report.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. thanked Captain Norman for addressing an issue he had.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton shared that there has been a series of car break-ins in the Victoria Park area and asked for increased patrols. Captain Norman responded in the affirmative.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked about the shifts of the two motorcyle officers. Captain Norman responded to his question.

4. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CHIEF KANE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE - 6:14 PM Item No. 4 was heard after the Report on Closed Session.

Assistant Chief Brian Kane gave the Public Safety Report for the month of February.

PRESENTATIONS (Items 5-11)

5. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR TAQUERIA LAS 3 CHARRAS' GRAND OPENING Item No. 5 was heard after Item No. 7.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. presented a Certificate of Recognition to the representative of Taqueria Las 3 Charras who accepted with words of gratitude. She announced the Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting, on March 3, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., located at 816 Carson Street, Unit 104, Carson, California.

6. INTRODUCTION AND UPDATE FROM GENERAL MANAGER ADAM DUVENDECK FROM

ANSCHUTZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP / DIGNITY HEALTH SPORTS PARK Item No. 6 was heard after Item No. 3.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes continued this item.

7. BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION UPDATE BY TRANSTECH ENGINEERS Melissa Demirci, CEO of Transtech Engineers, gave a PowerPoint presentation of the Building and Safety Division Update showing the service numbers/data from 2025.

The Mayor and City Council thanked Melissa Demirci for the work of Transtech and all they do for the city and community.

8. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
Item No. 8 was heard after Item No. 5.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes introduced Dr. Rita Gallardo Good, Commissioner for the California Commission of the Status of Women and Girls in California.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas read and presented the proclamation to Dr. Good who accepted with words of gratitude.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes introduced Dr. Regina Smith, President of the Los Angeles County Commission for Women, and presented her with the proclamation. Dr. Smith offered words of gratitude.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes introduced the Honorable Kimberly Dotson of the Los Angeles County Superior Court and presented her the proclamation. Judge Kimberly Dotson offered words of gratitude.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes introduced members of the Women's Issues Commission and presented them with a proclamation. Chair Carolyn Foster introduced members of the Women's Issues Commission Susan Odom Houze, Yolanda Fielder, Sheila Tresvant, Dr. Greta Price, Connie De La Cruz Manio, and Stephanie Clemente Finley who were in attendance at the meeting.

9. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING RED CROSS MONTH
Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. introduced Nancy Perez, Senior ESG and Member of the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross Long Beach and South Bay Chapter. He read and presented the proclamation to her who offered words of gratitude.

10. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING READ ACROSS AMERICA
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton introduced Phuong Nguyen, Teacher/Librarian at Carson High School. He read and presented the proclamation to her who offered words of gratitude.

11. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CESAR CHAVEZ DAY
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas introduced Sarah Zapata Mijares and her daughter Tara Mijares. She read and presented the proclamation to them and Sarah Mijares offered comments and words of gratitude.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC) (LIMITED TO ONE HOUR)
None.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Item 12)

12. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CARSON CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 17, 2026 (REGULAR) and FEBRUARY 23, 2026 (SPECIAL)- 7:54 PM

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the minutes as listed.

Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0- 0 CONSENT (Items 13-16)
Motion To Approve submitted by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. seconded by Jim Dear resulting in 5-0-0-0-0

13. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-023, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,652,726.55, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 183458 THROUGH 183817 AND 291 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $38,977.40, CHECK NUMBER 1300 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS (CITY

COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-023, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,652,726.55, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 183458 THROUGH 183817 AND 291 FOR GENERAL DEMAND AND THE AMOUNT OF $38,977.40, CHECK NUMBER 1300 FOR CO-OP AGREEMENT DEMANDS. "
ACTION: Item No. 13 was approved on Consent.

14. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

ACTION: Item No. 14 was approved on Consent.

15. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 26-022, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND/OR DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR A

GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM AMENDMENT #2 OF 2026 (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-022, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER

AND/OR DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM AMENDMENT #2 OF 2026."
ACTION: Item No. 15 was approved on Consent.

16. CONSIDER APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO STANDARD MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE (SMP) NO. 2.5, TITLED “DISPLAY AND CARE OF NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL, AND CITY FLAGS,” WHICH UPDATES THE CITY’S GUIDELINES FOR THE PROPER DISPLAY, HANDLING, AND CARE OF OFFICIAL

FLAGS AT ALL CITY-OWNED FACILITIES (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. APPROVE the proposed amended Standard Management Procedure (SMP) No. 2.5, titled “Display and Care of National, International, and City Flags,” which establishes updated guidelines for the proper display, handling, and care of official flags at all City-owned facilities ACTION: Item No. 16 was approved on Consent.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Item 17)

17. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 26- 2604U EXTENDING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF

RESTAURANT DRIVE-THROUGH OPERATIONS WITHIN CITY LIMITS DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY’S REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF PERMANENT ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SUCH USES

FOR AN ADDITIONAL TEN MONTHS AND FIFTEEN DAYS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. OPEN public hearing, TAKE public comments, and CLOSE the public hearing; and — 2. WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Ordinance No. 26-2604U, "AN INTERIM URGENCY

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 26- 2604U, WHICH INSTITUTED A 45-DAY TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE

ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANTS WITHIN CITY

LIMITS DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY'S REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF PERMANENT

ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SUCH USES FOR AN ADDITIONAL TEN MONTHS AND

FIFTEEN DAYS, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw gave the Public Hearing Report.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes declared the Public Hearing open.

Public Comment
Brandi Lewin
Spoke in support of the moratorium and possible drive-through restaurants that should be considered
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton agreed with Brandi Lewin's comments and asked City Council to consider options on a case-by-case basis.

During discussion of the motion, Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear asked the City Attorney how will it work if the City Council considers a drive-through restaurant during the moratorium and what is staff's plan. City Attorney Soltani and City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded to his questions.

Motion To Approve submitted by Dr. Jawane Hilton seconded by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
DISCUSSION (Items 18-19)

18. CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS (CITY COUNCIL)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
— 1. RECEIVE and FILE this report.

Director Freeman announced and shared copies of the City of Carson Opportunity Sites pamphlet.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas requested a map of the Opportunity Sites. City Manager Roberts, Jr. responded in the affirmative. Director Freeman noted a QR Code on the pamphlet which will direct one to the map of the Opportunity Sites.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton asked if there were any updates for funding of the Avalon Boulevard/University Drive area. Director Freeman mentioned possible use of Facade Program Funds and Grant Funds for a shopping center.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. requested a status report of having a market back and facade improvement of the Presidents Tract area in District 3.

He asked if the area was listed as one of the Opportunity Sites on the pamphlet. Director Freeman responded he would confirm.

The Mayor and City Council thanked Director Freeman for his work.

ACTION: Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes ordered this item Received and Filed with no objection heard.

19. CONSIDERATION OF ONLY LOCAL UNCONTESTED APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY’S

COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND BOARDS, AND CITY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS BY MAYOR

AND CITY COUNCIL AND CONSIDER ALL (CONTESTED AND UNCONTESTED) APPOINTMENTS TO ALL COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)- 8:21 PM

Public Relations Commission
Mayor Davis-Holmes appointed Shirley Smith as Alternate 2 to the Public Relations Commission.

Motion to ratify the Mayor's appointment of Shirley Smith as Alternate 2 to the Public Relations Commission submitted by Council Member Dear seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Hicks, Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0-0
City Clerk, Dr. Bradshaw requested that commission applications be submitted to her office before any appointments are made by the Mayor and City Council to facilitate the appointment process and will work on updating the commission application.

Motion To Approve submitted by Jim Dear seconded by Cedric L. Hicks Sr. resulting in 5-0-0-0- 0 ORDINANCE SECOND READING
None.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (MEMBERS OF THE

PUBLIC)
This item was heard after Item No. 11.

BJ Douglas
Stated he is an actor, comedian, philanthropist, one of the original Power Rangers, and President of United Rangers of America; spoke about the Carson High School Reading Program

COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS
None.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL MEMBERS)
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton offered the following comments:

Reminded everyone of the Town Hall Meeting for District 1, Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6:30 P.M., Stevenson Park
Attended a Town Hall Meeting the other night about the "wall" on Avalon Boulevard and requested better advertisement
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes offered the following comments:

Noted the next Town Hall Meeting, Thursday, March 5, 2026, will be held at Anderson Park.

She reminded everyone there is only 50 homes in the University area, therefore, would not have the same impact as other Town Hall Meetings. She asked how many homes are near the wall. Deputy City Manager Toman responded there are 24 homes that are close to the central wall in question and gave an update of the survey.

Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. offered the following comments:

Congratulated everyone who participated in the Black History Month program which was an outstanding event and was pleased to see Halls A, B, and C were full Noted a meeting will be held regarding the central wall, Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 6:00 P.M., Anderson Park. He encouraged everyone who live near the area to attend the meeting.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton and Mayor Pro Tempore/Agency Vice Chairman/Authority Vice Chairman Hicks, Sr. both addressed the "wall" issue for the residents along Avalon Boulevard who are impacted by the wall.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Rojas offered the following comments:

Thanked Council Member Ray Jackson from Hermosa Beach, President of Independent Cities Association (ICA), for allowing her to be the Keynote Speaker at the ICA Conference on the Power of Social Media for elected officials
Thanked Multimedia Manager Myeshia Horton and Multimedia Producer Ravynne Staine for preparing her curriculum and for the work they have done in the new Multimedia Department Thanked Council Aide Keichun Graves for her support
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes offered the following additional comments:

Shared that the Black History Month program was outstanding Commended Council Member Rojas for her attendance at the ICA Conference Thanked the City Manager, staff, and the Multimedia Division for their work Stated that she and Council Member Rojas held a Town Hall Meeting at Foisia Park that was well attended
Thanked her colleagues for hosting Town Hall Meetings
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member Dear offered the following comments:

Pleased with the Multimedia Division's work
Attended the African American History Month Celebration and complimented everyone who participated.

This item was heard again after the Memorial Adjournments portion of the meeting.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes announced the State of the City Address will be held on March 19, 2026. She thanked everyone for their support.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (AS NECESSARY) None.

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
None.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
None.

REPORT OF ACTIONS ON UNFINISHED OR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None.

MEMORIAL ADJOURNMENTS
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary, Dr. Bradshaw presented the following Memorial Adjournment Requests:

Deputy Brian Sneed
Tyrone Dowdell
Isaiah Lorenzo Atuatasi
Lanora Wells-Castellano
Carstella Marks Miller
Serlo Alleyne
Loymon Batiste
Willie Clyde Bursey
Rodrigo "Rudy" Orca Pundamiera
DeWayne Singleton
Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton requested to add Vincent Miles to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.

Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis-Holmes requested to add Dean Hart to the Memorial Adjournment Requests.

Council Member/Agency Member/Authority Board Member, Dr. Hilton gave a prayer.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M. by Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman Davis- Holmes.

__________________________________________________
Lula Davis-Holmes
Mayor/Agency Chairman/Authority Chairman
ATTEST:

__________________________________________________
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw
City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority Secretary

_________________________
Signature
CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 10. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: William Jefferson, Director of Finance FIN Purchasing Subject: CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OFDEPARTMENT DIRECTORS FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2026PURSUANT TO CMC SECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
The City Manager is presenting to the City Council a list of all new contracts and amendments procured under CityManager Designee authority as required by Section 2604 of the Carson Municipal Code for the period February 1,2026 through February 28, 2026.

II. RECOMMENDATION
RECEIVE and FILE this report.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action as deemed appropriate by the City Council, consistent with the requirements of the law.

IV. BACKGROUND
On January 9, 2024 (Item No. 27), Council approved Ordinance No. 23-2309 amending various sections of Chapter 6 (Purchasing System) of Article II (Administration) of the Carson Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 23-2309 increased the City Manager's authority to procure materials, supplies, equipment, services and professional services from $25,000 to $75,000. Section 2604 now requires the City Manager to, once per month, present to the City Council a list of all new contracts and amendments procured under City Manager or designee's authority. The City Manager has appointed Directors the authority to approve purchases and sign City contracts of up to $25,000.

Attached as Exhibit 1 is the City Manager's Contract Report for contracts executed by approved designees within the period February 1, 2026 through February 28, 2026.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
None.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Contract Report Directors - February 2026

Attachments
Contract Report DIR - Feb.pdf
Signatory
Holder
Original/
Amendment
Contract
Number Vendor Name Vendor
Number Category Description of Service Sum Department
Effective
Date
(Attestation
Date - pg 1)
Expiration
Date Notes
M WHITTIKER Original 26-007 PUSHIN FORWARD 8749 EVENT SERVICE PROVIDE AGREEMENT 2026 SKATEBOARD WORKSHOP $1,070.00 COMMUNITY SERVICES 2/22/2026 M WHITTIKER Original 26-008 STEPHEN MCDADE 8572 EVENT SERVICE PROVIDE AGREEMENT 2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTH $1,225.00 COMMUNITY SERVICES 2/27/2026 M WHITTIKER Original 26-009 NEICE KNIGHT 7453 EVENT SERVICE PROVIDE AGREEMENT 2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTH $1,250.00 COMMUNITY SERVICES 2/27/2026 M WHITTIKER Original 26-010 REQUEST LINE MUSIC 3304 EVENT SERVICE PROVIDE AGREEMENT 2026 AUTISM ACCEPTANCE $700.00 COMMUNITY SERVICES 4/4/2026 M WHITTIKER Original 26-011 REVIVE THE LIVE LLC 8801 EVENT SERVICE PROVIDE AGREEMENT 2026 SAMOAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL $20,000.00 COMMUNITY SERVICES 6/27/2026 50% EFT deposit M WHITTIKER Original 26-013 ALOFAIGA ALOFIPO KEY 8802 EVENT SERVICE PROVIDE AGREEMENT 2026 SAMOAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL $4,000.00 COMMUNITY SERVICES 6/27/2026 50% EFT deposit M WHITTIKER Original 26-014 CALIFORNIA YOUTH AT RISK INTERVENTION PROGRAM 8776 EVENT SERVICE PROVIDE AGREEMENT 2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTH $225.00 COMMUNITY SERVICES 2/27/2026 G CARTER Original 26-016 CLOUD DRIVEN SOLUTIONS, INC. 8584 CONSULTANT SOFTWARE DATA MIGRATION $10,000.00 IT 2/5/2026 2/4/2027 6 moths NTP M WHITTIKER Original 26-017 MARK A. PASKELL 8206 EVENT SERVICE PROVIDE AGREEMENT 2026 VOLUNTEER BANQUET $3,000.00 COMMUNITY SERVICES 3/20/206 CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 11. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: William Jefferson, Director of Finance FIN Purchasing Subject: CONSIDER A REPORT OF ALL CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED UNDER CITY MANAGERAUTHORITY FOR THE PERIOD FEBRUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2026 PURSUANT TO CMCSECTION 2604 (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
The City Manager is presenting to the City Council a list of all new contracts and amendments procured under City Manager authority as required by Section 2604 of the Carson Municipal Code for the period February 1, 2026 through February 28, 2026.

II. RECOMMENDATION
RECEIVE and FILE this report.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action as deemed appropriate by the City Council, consistent with the requirements of the law.

Attached as Exhibit 1 is the City Manager's Contract Report for contracts executed within the period February 1, 2026 through February 28, 2026.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
None.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Contract Report - February 2026 CM

Attachments
Contract Report CM - Feb.pdf
Signatory
Holder
Original/
Amendment
Contract
Number Vendor Name Vendor
Number Category Description of Service Sum Department
Effective
Date
(Attestation
Date - pg 1)
Expiration
Date Notes
D ROBERTS Original 26-004 MILAGRO MEDIA STRATEGIES 8434 CONSULTANT MEDIA SERVICES $50,000.00 PIO 11/1/2025 6/30/2026 Rec'd 2/2/2026 D ROBERTS Original 26-005 RENT FOR EVENT LA, LLC 8198 CONSULTANT AV SERVICES $54,001.69 PIO 3/19/2026 4/18/2026 D ROBERTS Original 26-006 STEARNS, CONRAD & SCHMIDT CONSULTING EN 121 CONSULTANT WASTE MANAGEMENT REVIEW, $23,500.00 PUBLIC WORKS 2/5/2 026 2/4/2027 D ROBERTS Amendment No. 3 22-208 VERDANTAS INC. 2294 CONSULTANT ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT $57,880.00 PUBLIC WORKS 2/5/2026 6/30/2026 D ROBERTS Original 26-012 THUNDER STUDIOS, INC. 8519 CONSULTANT 2026 STATE OF THE CITY $52,690.50 PIO 2/9/2026 2/8/2027 CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 12. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: William Jefferson, Director of Finance FIN Administration Subject: CONSIDER A REPORT ON ALL INTRADEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TRANSFERS APPROVEDUNDER THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AUTHORITY FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2026 PERORDINANCE 24-2401 (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
On February 20, 2024 (Item No. 27), Council adopted Ordinance 24 -2401 amending Section 2955.1 (Budget Transfers) of Chapter 9.5 (Fiscal Administration) of Article II (Administration) of the Carson Municipal Code (CMC).

CMC Section 2955.1 now requires that once per month during a regular City Council meeting, a list of all interdepartmental budget transfers approved under City Manager authority, including any Departmental Director- approved transfers, shall be presented to the City Council. Per CMC Section 2955.1, staff are presenting to Council a report of interdepartmental budget transfers authorized by the City Manager or designee for the period of February 2026 (Exhibit No. 1).

II. RECOMMENDATION
RECEIVE and FILE the report (Exhibit No. 1).

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate and consistent with the requirements of the law.

IV. BACKGROUND
The City's budget is a critical tool for allocating resources to various departments and initiatives, ensuring the efficient delivery of services to residents. Throughout the fiscal year, departments may encounter unforeseen circumstances or evolving priorities that necessitate adjustments to their budgets. These adjustments often involve transferring funds between line items to address emerging needs or to capitalize on new opportunities.

In compliance with CMC 2955.1, the City Manager may approve any budget transfer within the same City department, except for transfers involving personnel-related funds or expenditures, such as salaries or benefits.

Department Directors may also approve interdepartmental budget transfers within their respective Departments on terms prescribed by the City Manager (subject to compliance with CMC 2955.1 and applicable law), except that:
(i) Department Directors shall not be permitted to approve any interdepartmental budget transfers involving personnel-related funds or expenditures, such as salaries or benefits; and (ii) the City Manager shall have authority to restrict (including by removing) the interdepartmental budget transfer authority of one or more Department Directors as deemed necessary in the City Manager’s sole discretion.

These requests undergo careful review to assess the justification, necessity, and potential impact of the proposed transfers. The City Manager's office then presents these monthly reports to the City Council.

Attached as Exhibit 1 is the Interdepartmental Budget Transfers Report for City Manager or designee authority executed in February 2026.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact, monthly report is submitted for informational purposes. No policy change or budget action isrequested.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Interdepartmental Budget Transfers -February 2026

Attachments
Interdepartmental Budget Transfers -February 2026
City of Carson

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YEAR PER JOURNAL SRC EFF DATE ENT DATE JNL DESC CLERK ENTITY AUTO-REV STATUS BUD YEAR JNL TYPE 2026 08 225 BUA 02/17/2026 02/19/2026 BUDGET TXFawatts 1 N Hist 2026 LN ORG OBJECT PROJ REF1 REF2 REF3 LINE DESCRIPTION DEBIT CREDIT OB

ACCOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 1 10505010 6004 AW T Reso 26-019 268,925.00 101-50-501-101-6004- Professional Services 2 10505010 6014 AW T Reso 26-019 10,000.00 101-50-501-101-6014- Conference and Travel 3 10505010 6056 AW T Reso 26-019 33,000.00 101-50-501-101-6056- Training 4 10505100 6004 AW T Reso 26-019 25,000.00 101-50-501-928-6004- LA28 Professional Services 5 10505060 6004 AW T Reso 26-019 80,000.00 101-50-504-101-6004- Professional Services 6 10505050 6009 AW T Reso 26-019 75,000.00 101-50-505-101-6009- Materials & Supplies 7 10505030 6004 AW T Reso 26-019 110,000.00 101-50-502-101-6004- Professional Services 8 10100040 6018 AW T Reso 26-019 200,000.00 101-30-100-176-6018- Elections Election 9 10101370 6014 AW T Reso 26-019 30,000.00 101-10-100-101-6014- Conference and Travel 10 10100320 6004 AW T Reso 26-019 77,300.00 101-60-640-101-6004- Operations Pro Svcs 11 10909100 6004 AW T Reso 26-019 50,000.00 101-90-950-709-6004- Professional Services 12 10555100 6004 AW T Reso 26-019 200,000.00 101-55-552-101-6004- Professional Services 13 24400000 6004 AW T Reso 26-019 100,000.00 244-90-950-709-6004- CS Specl Evnt Pro Svcs 14 22000000 8019 AW T Reso 26-019 897,000.00 220-80-820-904-8019- Bus/Bike Lane & Related CIP 15 28808170 8019 AW T Reso 26-019 897,000.00 285-80-820-904-8019- Bus/Bike Lane & Related CIP 16 21200000 6004 AW T Reso 26-019 200,000.00 212-80-840-281-6004- PW Rdway Mnt Pro Svcs 17 22808060 7001 AW T Reso 26-019 56,900.00 222-80-840-102-7001- Maintenance & Repairs 18 10101360 3910 AW 1,159,225.00 1 101-99-999-999-3910- Appropriation Control 19 21200010 3910 AW 200,000.00 1 212-99-999-999-3910- Appropriation Control 20 22000020 3910 AW 897,000.00 1 220-99-999-999-3910- Appropriation Control 21 22200010 3910 AW 56,900.00 1 222-99-999-999-3910- Appropriation Control City of Carson

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ACCOUNT ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 22 24400010 3910 AW 100,000.00 1 244-99-999-999-3910- Appropriation Control 23 28999100 3910 AW 897,000.00 1 285-99-999-999-3910- Appropriation Control 24 10101360 3930 AW 1,159,225.00 1 101-99-999-999-3930- Budget FB Unrestricted Control 25 21200010 3930 AW 200,000.00 1 212-99-999-999-3930- Budget FB Unrestricted Control 26 22000020 3930 AW 897,000.00 1 220-99-999-999-3930- Budget FB Unrestricted Control 27 22200010 3930 AW 56,900.00 1 222-99-999-999-3930- Budget FB Unrestricted Control 28 24400010 3930 AW 100,000.00 1 244-99-999-999-3930- Budget FB Unrestricted Control 29 28999100 3930 AW 897,000.00 1 285-99-999-999-3930- Budget FB Unrestricted Control ** JOURNAL TOTAL 3,310,125.00 3,310,125.00 ** GRAND TOTAL 3,310,125.00 3,310,125.00 10 Journals printed
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CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council

CONSENT 8. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: William Jefferson, Director of Finance FIN Accounting Subject: CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-027, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,300,360.93, DEMANDCHECK NUMBERS 183818 THROUGH 183922 FOR GENERAL DEMAND (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
RESOLUTION NO. 26-027, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AS FOLLOWS:

TOTAL OF $1,300,360.93 FOR GENERAL DEMANDS CHECK NUMBERS 183818 THROUGH 183922.

II. RECOMMENDATION
WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-027, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,300,360.93, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS 183818 THROUGH 183922 FOR GENERAL DEMAND".

III. ALTERNATIVES
None.

IV. BACKGROUND
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER ASFOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The claims and demands have been reviewed and verified for accuracy and compliance with thebudget and applicable agreements and are hereby ratified in the amount herein after set forth, a copy of which isattached hereto as Exhibit No. 1. SECTION 2: On March 17, 2026, the City Council ratified the above demand numbers 183818 through 183922 forGeneral Demand. The City Treasurer is hereby directed to pay out the funds named hereon, to each of theclaimants listed above, the amount of warrant appearing opposite their respective names, for the purpose stated onthe respective demands, making a total of $1,300,360.93. SECTION 3: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into thebook of original resolutions. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 17TH DAY OF MARCH, 2026.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

________________________________________Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney CITY OF CARSON: _________________________________________Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________________Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk V. FISCAL IMPACT
CERTIFICATION In accordance with Section 37202 of the California Government Code, I hereby certify that the above demands areaccurate and that funds are available for payment thereof. I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is trueand correct.

EXECUTED THE 17TH DAY OF MARCH, 2026 AT CARSON, CALIFORNIA: ____________________________________David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager STATE OF CALIFORNIA )COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.CITY OF CARSON ) I, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, hereby attest to and certify that theforegoing resolution, being Resolution No. 26-027, adopted by the City of Carson City Council at its meeting heldon March 17, 2026 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: _____________________________________Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk VI. EXHIBITS

1. Exhibit 1 Demand Register Resolution#26-027 - Checks

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Exhibit 1 Demand Register Resolution#26-027 - Checks.pdf City of Carson

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FOR CASH ACCOUNT: 100-99-999-999-1010- FOR: All Except Stale CHECK # CHECK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME UNCLEARED CLEARED BATCH CLEAR DATE 183818 02/26/2026 PRINTED 009999 Boudreau Pipeline Corp. 2,350.00 183819 02/26/2026 PRINTED 007777 Bess Test Lab 1,638.00 183820 02/26/2026 PRINTED 004691 ADVANTAGE MAILING LLC 10,169.94 183821 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000042 ALIN PARTY SUPPLY CO 207.17 183822 02/26/2026 PRINTED 008763 ALLIANCE TURF PRODUCTS LL 54,589.75 183823 02/26/2026 PRINTED 004388 AIS TRUST ACCOUNT NEWPORT 316.58 183824 02/26/2026 PRINTED 005523 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 3,141.74 183825 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000543 AQUA FLO SUPPLY 1,206.05 183826 02/26/2026 PRINTED 003927 ARAMSCO INC 3,551.48
183827 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000974 AT & T ALARM CIRCUITS 96.53 183828 02/26/2026 PRINTED 001248 BARR AND CLARK INC 2,985.00 183829 02/26/2026 PRINTED 004641 BILLYE BATES 50.00
183830 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000697 BIG ANDYS TROPHIES AND PL 995.05 183831 02/26/2026 PRINTED 001438 BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS 323.62 183832 02/26/2026 PRINTED 001435 ROBERT BOYD 50.00
183833 02/26/2026 PRINTED 001762 ROGER BRANCH JR 50.00
183834 02/26/2026 PRINTED 001627 BSN SPORTS INC 342.77
183835 02/26/2026 PRINTED 001627 BSN SPORTS LLC 602.89
183836 02/26/2026 PRINTED 008776 CALIFORNIA YOUTH AT RISK 225.00 183837 02/26/2026 PRINTED 008714 CASCADIA CONSULTING GROUP 4,196.25 183838 02/26/2026 PRINTED 001489 CHOURA VENUE SERVICES 1,167.35 183839 02/26/2026 PRINTED 008513 CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 2 2,038.22 183840 02/26/2026 PRINTED 006955 CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY 535.51 183841 02/26/2026 PRINTED 007718 CLIVABETH PHOTOGRAPHY LLC 1,280.00 183842 02/26/2026 PRINTED 001381 COMPLETE OFFICE 771.30 183843 02/26/2026 PRINTED 007159 CORODATA RECORDS MANAGEME 1,345.20 183844 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000127 DAILY BREEZE NEWSPAPER 695.54 183845 02/26/2026 PRINTED 007176 DAVEY COACH SALES INC. 3,885.09 183846 02/26/2026 PRINTED 007948 DAVID VOLZ DESIGN LANDSCA 4,602.80 183847 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000534 DIRECTV 249.99
183848 02/26/2026 PRINTED 006876 DONALD ALAN SPRAGUE 77.00 183849 02/26/2026 PRINTED 008189 ED'S FENCING, INC 7,980.00 183850 02/26/2026 PRINTED 003667 ERNESTINE LEVERETTE 50.00 183851 02/26/2026 PRINTED 008322 EVODC LLC 2,768.46
183852 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000355 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES LLC 801.15 183853 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000105 FIREMASTER 1,406.75
183854 02/26/2026 PRINTED 008052 GET TOOLS CORP 1,025.31 183855 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000941 GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPAN 4,022.16 183856 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000865 GOODWILL LONG BEACH AND S 17,953.53 183857 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000793 GRAINGER 1,742.75
183858 02/26/2026 PRINTED 001093 SHIRLEY GRAVES 50.00
183859 02/26/2026 PRINTED 005525 GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP 76,807.50 183860 02/26/2026 PRINTED 008800 HERITAGE POOL SUPPLY GROU 1,452.97 183861 02/26/2026 PRINTED 001547 HOLIDAYGOO, INC 4,348.73 183862 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000234 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICE 2,030.48 183863 02/26/2026 PRINTED 006783 IMPEX TECHNOLOGIES INC 2,500.08 183864 02/26/2026 PRINTED 006497 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR 131.75 183865 02/26/2026 PRINTED 007103 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON 4,000.00 183866 02/26/2026 PRINTED 007688 JOKER PARTY SUPPLY, INC. 969.44 183867 02/26/2026 PRINTED 008701 JOVENVILLE, LLC 25,000.00 183868 02/26/2026 PRINTED 008620 KOSMONT TRANSACTIONS SERV 478.40 183869 02/26/2026 PRINTED 008272 LARHONDA BROWN 50.00
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FOR CASH ACCOUNT: 100-99-999-999-1010- FOR: All Except Stale CHECK # CHECK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME UNCLEARED CLEARED BATCH CLEAR DATE 183870 02/26/2026 PRINTED 004428 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 538.80 183871 02/26/2026 PRINTED 003629 LEES TOOLS 3,463.56 183872 02/26/2026 PRINTED 007569 LINDA R. DUNN 50.00 183873 02/26/2026 PRINTED 004767 DELIA LOPEZ 50.00 183874 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000070 LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPT O 263.00 183875 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000070 LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPT O 58,133.85 183876 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000178 LOS ANGELES COUNTY 6.00 183877 02/26/2026 PRINTED 006224 MCWIL SPORTS SURFACES, IN 8,596.00 183878 02/26/2026 PRINTED 001854 METRO EXPRESSLANES 9.15 183879 02/26/2026 PRINTED 008434 MILAGRO MEDIA STRATEGIES 1,900.00 183880 02/26/2026 PRINTED 003576 MRS ENVIRONMENTAL INC 1,560.00 183881 02/26/2026 PRINTED 007453 NEICE KNIGHT 1,250.00 183882 02/26/2026 PRINTED 007779 NEMIE P. MOSEQUERA 50.00 183883 02/26/2026 PRINTED 002445 PATRICIA PATTERSON 50.00 183884 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000746 PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCO 10,000.00 183885 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000145 POSTMASTER 24,000.00 183886 02/26/2026 PRINTED 004862 PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE 2,810.50 183887 02/26/2026 PRINTED 001081 BRIAN RABER 50.00 183888 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000118 JULIE RUIZ RABER 50.00 183889 02/26/2026 PRINTED 008230 RAJO, A CALIF. CORP 160.00 183890 02/26/2026 PRINTED 010000 BERNICE WHITE 250.00 183891 02/26/2026 PRINTED 010000 Cargoprime LLC 109.00 183892 02/26/2026 PRINTED 010000 MARTINE ROUZAN 500.00 183893 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000402 ROADLINE PRODUCTS INC USA 4,293.20 183894 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000057 ROBERT MCELROY LLC 15.99 183895 02/26/2026 PRINTED 008414 ROD-WEST FLOOR COVERING L 6,485.95 183896 02/26/2026 PRINTED 003585 RSG INC 5,999.72 183897 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000791 EMMANUEL A SALOMON 50.00 183898 02/26/2026 PRINTED 007851 SAMI'S REFEREES LLC 9,200.00 183899 02/26/2026 PRINTED 007632 SEAY, AL CARNEL 50.00 183900 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000124 SEPULVEDA BUILDING MATERI 541.08 183901 02/26/2026 PRINTED 001803 VERGIE SEYMORE 50.00 183902 02/26/2026 PRINTED 004226 DARLENE SIMPSON-LOTT 50.00 183903 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000211 SMART AND FINAL IRIS 406.83 183904 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000240 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISO 71,624.16 183905 02/26/2026 PRINTED 007386 KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH 1,035.00 183906 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000289 STATE OF CA STATE CONTROL 75.00 183907 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000461 STATE WATER RESOURCES CON 36,393.00 183908 02/26/2026 PRINTED 008572 STEPHEN MCDADE 1,225.00 183909 02/26/2026 PRINTED 007585 STEVEN D SHOEMAKER 1,500.00 183910 02/26/2026 PRINTED 007654 TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC 442.50 183911 02/26/2026 PRINTED 008079 TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC 18,846.25 183912 02/26/2026 PRINTED 007931 TOMECKO JACKSON 1,500.00 183913 02/26/2026 PRINTED 007705 TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. 2,957.00 183914 02/26/2026 PRINTED 006769 U S BANK CORPORATE PAYMEN 4,944.49 183915 02/26/2026 PRINTED 006769 CITY MANAGER 148.17 183916 02/26/2026 PRINTED 008430 URBAN HABITAT 723,479.68 183917 02/26/2026 PRINTED 001407 VASQUEZ & COMPANY LLP 31,916.00 183918 02/26/2026 PRINTED 005511 VULCAN MATERIALS CO. 2,680.18 183919 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000437 ITELIA WALKER 50.00 183920 02/26/2026 PRINTED 002925 KARL WILVERT 50.00 183921 02/26/2026 PRINTED 004222 RICHARD WOODS JR 50.00 City of Carson

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FOR CASH ACCOUNT: 100-99-999-999-1010- FOR: All Except Stale CHECK # CHECK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME UNCLEARED CLEARED BATCH CLEAR DATE 183922 02/26/2026 PRINTED 006868 ZONES IT SOLUTIONS INC. 1,146.59 105 CHECKS CASH ACCOUNT TOTAL 1,300,360.93 .00 CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 14. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: William Jefferson, Director of Finance FIN Accounting Subject: CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-04-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSONHOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,990.58, DEMANDCHECK NUMBERS HA-002104 THROUGH HA-002109 (HOUSING AUTHORITY) I. SUMMARY
RESOLUTION NO. 26-04-CHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYINGCLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,990.58, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002104THROUGH HA-002109.

II. RECOMMENDATION
WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-04-CHA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,990.58, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS HA-002104 THROUGH HA-002109".

III. ALTERNATIVES
NONE.

IV. BACKGROUND
THE CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The claims and demands have been reviewed and verified for accuracy and compliance with thebudget and applicable agreements and are hereby ratified in the amount herein after set forth, a copy of which isattached hereto as Exhibit No. 1. SECTION 2: On March 17, 2026, the Carson Housing Authority ratified the above demand numbers HA-002104through HA-002109. The City Treasurer is hereby directed to pay out the funds named hereon, to each of theclaimants listed above, the amount of warrant appearing opposite their respective names, for the purpose stated onthe respective demands, making a total of $22,990.58. SECTION 3: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into thebook of original resolutions. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 17TH DAY OF MARCH, 2026. CARSON HOUSING AUTHORITY, acting as the successor housing agency of the CARSON REDEVELOPMENTAGENCY, a public body by: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________________Sunny K. Soltani, Agency Counsel CITY OF CARSON: _________________________________________Lula Davis-Holmes, Chairman ATTEST: _________________________________________Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, Secretary V. FISCAL IMPACT
CERTIFICATION In accordance with Section 37202 of the California Government Code, I hereby certify that the above demands areaccurate and that funds are available for payment thereof. I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is trueand correct. EXECUTED THE 17TH DAY OF MARCH, 2026 AT CARSON, CALIFORNIA: _________________________________________ David C. Roberts, Jr., Executive DirectorSTATE OF CALIFORNIA )COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.CITY OF CARSON ) I, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, Secretary of the Carson Housing Authority, California, hereby attest to and certify thatthe foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 26-04-CHA, adopted by the City of Carson City Council at itsmeeting held on March 17, 2026 by the following vote: AYES: AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS:NOES: AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS: ABSENT: AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS: _____________________________________Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, Secretary VI. EXHIBITS

1. CHA Demand Resolution #26-04-CHA

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Exhibit 1 CHA Demand Resolution #26-04-CHA.pdf
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FOR CASH ACCOUNT: 255-99-999-999-1012- FOR: All Except Stale CHECK # CHECK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME UNCLEARED CLEARED BATCH CLEAR DATE 2104 02/05/2026 PRINTED 007257 FAMILY PROMISE OF LOS ANG 3,563.21 2105 02/12/2026 PRINTED 006884 LYFT, INC. 145.82
2106 02/19/2026 PRINTED 000685 AMERINATIONAL COMMUNITY S 666.67 2107 02/19/2026 PRINTED 001001 AT&T PHONE 31.85
2108 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000423 AVALON COURTYARD 12,473.03 2109 02/26/2026 PRINTED 000547 CARSON TERRACE PARTNERS L 6,110.00 6 CHECKS CASH ACCOUNT TOTAL 22,990.58 .00
CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 15. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: William Jefferson, Director of Finance FIN Accounting Subject: CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-04-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSONSUCCESSOR AGENCY CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $407.20, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERSSA-001986 THROUGH SA-001987 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY) I. SUMMARY
RESOLUTION NO. 26-04-CSA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $407.20, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001986 THROUGH SA-001987.

II. RECOMMENDATION
WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-04-CSA, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AUTHORITY RATIFYING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $407.20, DEMAND CHECK NUMBERS SA-001986 THROUGH SA-001987".

III. ALTERNATIVES
NONE.

IV. BACKGROUND
THE CARSON SUCCESSOR AUTHORITY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER ASFOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The claims and demands have been reviewed and verified for accuracy and compliance with thebudget and applicable agreements and are hereby ratified in the amount herein after set forth, a copy of which isattached hereto as Exhibit No. 1. SECTION 2: On March 17, 2026, the Carson Successor Authority ratified the above demand numbers SA-001986through SA-001987. The City Treasurer is hereby directed to pay out the funds named hereon, to each of theclaimants listed above, the amount of warrant appearing opposite their respective names, for the purpose stated onthe respective demands, making a total of $407.20. SECTION 3: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into thebook of original resolutions. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 17TH DAY OF MARCH, 2026.

CARSON SUCCESSOR AGENCY, to the dissolved CARSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public body: APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________________________Sunny K. Soltani, Agency Counsel CITY OF CARSON: _________________________________________Lula Davis-Holmes, Chairman ATTEST: _________________________________________Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, Secretary V. FISCAL IMPACT
CERTIFICATION In accordance with Section 37202 of the California Government Code, I hereby certify that the above demands areaccurate and that funds are available for payment thereof. I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is trueand correct. EXECUTED THE 17TH DAY OF MARCH, 2026 AT CARSON, CALIFORNIA: _________________________________________ David C. Roberts, Jr., Executive DirectorSTATE OF CALIFORNIA )COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.CITY OF CARSON ) I, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, Secretary of the Carson Successor Authority, California, hereby attest to and certifythat the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 26-04-CSA, adopted by the City of Carson City Council at itsmeeting held on March 17, 2026 by the following vote: AYES: AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS:NOES: AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS: ABSENT: AUTHORITY BOARD MEMBERS: _____________________________________Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, Secretary VI. EXHIBITS

1. CSA Demand Resolution #26-04-CSA

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FOR CASH ACCOUNT: 782-99-999-999-1030- FOR: All Except Stale CHECK # CHECK DATE TYPE VENDOR NAME UNCLEARED CLEARED BATCH CLEAR DATE 1986 02/05/2026 PRINTED 000797 ALESHIRE AND WYNDER LLP 343.50 1987 02/19/2026 PRINTED 001001 AT&T PHONE 63.70
2 CHECKS CASH ACCOUNT TOTAL 407.20 .00
CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
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CONSENT 16. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Michael George, Government Affairs Officer CMO Administration Subject: CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL 1768 (BRYAN) AND THERELATED LOS ANGELES COUNTY SALES TAX MEASURE PROPOSED FOR THE JUNE 2026 BALLOT (CITYCOUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to request City Council authorization to submit two letters expressing the City of Carson’s opposition to legislation and related actions that would authorize a new countywide sales tax increase in Los Angeles County.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has voted to place a 0.5% sales tax measure on the June ballot intended to address anticipated reductions in federal health care funding associated with H.R. 1. However, state legislation (AB 1768) is required to exempt this measure from the statewide 2% local sales tax cap. Consequently, both County approval and state authorization are necessary before the tax could take effect if voters approve it.

Staff is requesting City Council direction to submit two letters on behalf of the City of Carson City Council:

1. A letter to the California State Assembly expressing opposition to AB 1768.

2. A letter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors expressing opposition to the proposed sales tax authorization and related ballot measure.

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE a position of OPPOSITION and DIRECT staff to submit the two proposed letters.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate and that is consistent with applicable laws.

IV. BACKGROUND
Assembly Bill 1768 has been introduced in the California State Legislature to authorize the County of Los Angeles to levy an additional 0.5 percent sales tax that would be exempt from the statewide 2 percent local sales tax cap.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has voted to place the proposed measure on the June ballot to address anticipated funding shortfalls for health care and other essential services following federal actions related to H.R. 1. However, the County cannot implement the tax without state authorization to exceed the local sales tax cap. This creates a two-step approval process: voter approval at the County level and statutory authorization at the State level.

Los Angeles County voters recently approved Measure A, which increased the countywide sales tax by 0.5 percent and was also exempted from the state cap. The City of Carson is concerned about the cumulative impact of multiple sales tax increases on residents and local businesses.

Sales tax rates within Los Angeles County are already among the highest in the region, exceeding 10% in some areas, while neighboring counties maintain lower rates. Additional sales tax increases may impact consumer spending, regional competitiveness, and the affordability of everyday goods for residents.

While the City recognizes the importance of maintaining access to essential health services, staff believes that authorizing additional local sales tax increases may place further financial pressure on residents who are already facing rising costs for housing, food, fuel, and other necessities.

The proposed letters would communicate the City Council’s concerns regarding the regressive nature of sales taxes, the cumulative impact of multiple tax increases, and the absence of dedicated fiscal safeguards associated with the proposed tax authorization. Submitting letters to both the bill author and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors ensures the City’s position is communicated to decision-makers at both the state and county levels.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with authorizing the proposed opposition letters. However, if the proposed countywide sales tax authorization were ultimately approved by the California State Legislature and subsequently approved by voters, it could increase the sales tax rate paid by residents and businesses within the City of Carson. At this time, the proposed action is limited to communicating the City Council’s policy position regarding the legislation and the related proposed tax authorization.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Letter to Assemblymember Bryan2. Letter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

Attachments
Letter to Assemblymember Bryan
Letter to Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

The Honorable Isaac G. Bryan
California State Assembly
State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: City of Carson Opposition to AB 1768 (Bryan)
Dear Assemblymember Bryan,
On behalf of the City of Carson City Council, we write to respectfully express our opposition to AB 1768, which would authorize the County of Los Angeles to levy a new 0.5 percent sales tax that would be exempt from the statewide 2 percent local sales tax cap.

The City of Carson recognizes the significant challenges facing the region’s health care system, particularly in light of federal actions that have created uncertainty and funding shortfalls for essential health services. Our City supports efforts to ensure that residents across Los Angeles County continue to have access to critical health care services.

However, AB 1768 would authorize a new sales tax increase that would further raise the cost of everyday goods for residents already struggling with the rising cost of living. Sales taxes are inherently regressive and disproportionately impact working families and lower-income households. In communities like Carson, where many residents are already facing significant economic pressures related to housing, utilities, fuel, and groceries, an additional sales tax increase would add further strain.

Los Angeles County voters recently approved Measure A in 2024, which also raised the sales tax by 0.5 percent and was exempted from the state cap. Authorizing yet another increase so soon after that vote raises serious concerns about affordability and the cumulative impact of sales taxes on residents and businesses. In some parts of Los Angeles County, sales tax rates are already among the highest in the state.

Additionally, AB 1768 would authorize a general tax without specific safeguards or guarantees ensuring that the revenue generated would be directed toward the health care purposes being cited as justification for the proposal. The City of Carson believes that any proposal of this magnitude should include strong fiscal safeguards, transparency, and accountability to ensure public trust.

We also believe that the health care funding challenges facing Los Angeles County reflect a broader statewide issue that should be addressed through comprehensive solutions at the state level rather than through piecemeal local tax increases.

For these reasons, the City of Carson respectfully opposes AB 1768 and urges you to reconsider this proposal.

Thank you for your consideration of the City’s position. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Government Affairs Office at [email protected].

Sincerely,
City of Carson City Council

Chair Hilda L. Solis and Members
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
RE: City of Carson Opposition to Proposed Sales Tax Increase Associated with AB 1768 Dear Chair Solis and Members of the Board:

On behalf of the City of Carson City Council, we write to respectfully express our opposition to the proposed sales tax measure associated with AB 1768 that would authorize the County of Los Angeles to levy an additional 0.5 percent sales tax exempt from the statewide 2 percent local sales tax cap.

The City of Carson recognizes the serious financial challenges facing Los Angeles County’s health care system, particularly in light of federal actions that have significantly reduced funding for essential health services. We share the County’s concern about ensuring that residents across the region continue to have access to vital health care programs and services.

However, the City has significant concerns about relying on an additional sales tax increase to address this challenge. Sales taxes are inherently regressive and disproportionately impact working families and lower-income residents who already face rising costs for housing, groceries, fuel, and other basic necessities.

Los Angeles County voters recently approved Measure A in 2024, which increased the sales tax by 0.5 percent and was exempted from the state cap. Proposing another sales tax increase so soon after that measure raises concerns about affordability and the cumulative impact of sales taxes on both residents and local businesses. In many areas of the County, sales tax rates are already among the highest in the state, which may also create competitive disadvantages for local businesses compared with neighboring counties with lower tax rates.

The City of Carson is also concerned that the proposed tax is structured as a general tax without clear fiscal safeguards or dedicated spending requirements. Without specific accountability measures or guarantees regarding how the funds will be used, it is difficult for local jurisdictions to support a proposal of this magnitude.

While we strongly support efforts to maintain access to health care services for Los Angeles County residents, we believe that the scale of this challenge warrants a broader statewide solution rather than relying solely on additional local sales taxes.

For these reasons, the City of Carson respectfully opposes the proposed sales tax authorization associated with AB 1768.

Thank you for your consideration of the City’s concerns. We look forward to continuing to work collaboratively with the County on solutions that protect essential services while also maintaining affordability for our residents. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Government Affairs Office at [email protected].

Sincerely,
City of Carson City Council

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 17. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk {{department}} {{division}} Subject: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGEINTERPRETATION SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
The City Clerk is seeking City Council approval to amend an existing contract with Language Network, Inc. to increase the amount of the contract to cover the services rendered for American Sign Language at all council meetings for the remainder of the fiscal year. The original contract amount was approved by the City Manager in the amount of $60,000. The scope of work remains the same; the sole purpose of this amendment is to increase the dollar amount. It is important to note that the law that requires American Sign Language at council meetings went into effect in the middle of the year, therefore there was not an opportunity to properly budget for this item prior to the law going into effect.

II. RECOMMENDATION

1. APPROVE Amendment No.1 to contract with Language Network. for American Sign Language Interpretation Services, for an increased amount not to exceed $95,000, increasing the total contract sum to $155,000; and

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the amendment after approval as to form by the City Attorney.

III. ALTERNATIVES

1. TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate.

IV. BACKGROUND
Due to higher-than-anticipated demand for ASL interpretation services at commissioner meetings and special events that were named in the original scope but not calculated into the budget, the Contract Sum has been expended faster than anticipated, and unless increased will likely be exhausted prior to the scheduled expiration of the initial three-year term of the Agreement (May 20, 2027).

As a result, staff is requesting the City Council to approve Amendment No. 1 for an additional $95,000 increasing the total contract sum to $155,000.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
The cost associated with Contract Amendment No. 1 with Language Network, Inc. is a total not to exceed the amount of $155,000. The original contract was awarded for $60,000.

G/L Account 101-30-100-101-6004 (Professional Services) will cover the remaining funding for services March- June 2026 estimated in the amount not to exceed $12k, which averages around $1700 per meeting for the remaining 7 meetings. The same account will cover services for the 2026-2027 fiscal year as well.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Contract with Language Network, Inc.

2. Contract Amendment No. 1 with Language Network, Inc.

Attachments
(Language Network) Contract.pdf
(Language Network) Amendment No. 1.pdf
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CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT
By and Between

CITY OF CARSON
and
LANGUAGE NETWORK, INC.
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AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES

BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND
LANGUAGE NETWORK, INC.

THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES (herein “Agreement”) is made and entered into this 21st day of May, 202 4 by and between the CITY OF CARSON , a California municipal corporation (“City”) and LANGUAGE NETWORK, INC ., a California corporation (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as “Party” and hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

RECITALS
A. City has sought, by issuance of a Request for Proposals or Invitation for Bids, the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement.

B. Consultant, following submission of a proposal or bid for the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement, was selected by the City to perform those services.

C. Pursuant to the City of Carson’s Municipal Code, City has authority to enter into and execute this Agreement.

D. The Parties desire to formalize the selection of Consultant for performance of those services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement and desire that the terms of that performance be as particularly defined and described herein.

OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants made by the Parties and contained herein and other consideration, the value and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1. SERVICES OF CONSULTANT

1.1 Scope of Services.

In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Consultant shall provide those services specified in the “Scope of Services” attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference, which may be referred to herein as the “services” or “work” hereunder.

As a material inducement to the City entering into this Agreement, Consultant represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience, and facilities necessary to properly perform the services required under this Agreement in a thorough, competent, and professional manner, and is experienced in performing the work and services contemplated herein. Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its ability, experience and talent, perform all services described herein. Consultant covenants that it shall follow the highest professional standards in performing the work and services required hereunder and that all materials will be both of good quality as well as fit for the purpose intended. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase “highest professional standards” shall mean those standards of practice recognized by one or more first - class firms performing similar work under similar circumstances.

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1.2 Consultant’s Proposal.

The Scope of Service shall include the Consultant’s scope of work or bid which shall be incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of such proposal and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.

1.3 Compliance with Law.

Consultant shall keep itself informed concerning, and shall render all services hereunder in accordance with, all ordinances, resolutions, s tatutes, rules, and regulations of the City and any Federal, State or local governmental entity having jurisdiction in effect at the time service is rendered.

1.4 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Assessments.

Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and expense such licenses, permits and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement. Consultant shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments and taxes, plus applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary for the Consultant’s performance of the services required by this Agreement, and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its officers, employees or agents of City, against any such fees, assessments, taxes, penalties or interest levied, assessed or imposed against City hereunder.

1.5 Familiarity with Work.

By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that Consultant (i) has thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be perfo rmed, (ii) has carefully considered how the services should be performed, and (iii) fully understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. If the services involve work upon any site, Cons ultant warrants that Consultant has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, prior to commencement of services hereunder. Should the Consultant discover any latent or unknown conditions, which will materially affect the performance of the services hereunder, Consultant shall immediately inform the City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Consultant’s risk until written instructions are received from the Contract Officer.

1.6 Care of Work.

The Consultant shall adopt reasonable methods during the life of the Agreement to furnish continuous protection to the work, and the equipment, materials, papers, documents, plans, studies and/or other components thereof to prevent losses or damages, and shall be responsible for all such damages, to persons or property, until acceptance of the work by City, except such losses or damages as may be caused by City’s own negligence.

1.7 Further Responsibilities of Parties.

Both parties agree to use reasonable care and d iligence to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement. Both parties agree to act in good faith to execute all instruments,

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prepare all documents and take all actions as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement. Unless hereafter specified, neither party shall be responsible for the service of the other.

1.8 Additional Services.

City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the services, without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said work. No such extra work may be undertaken unless a written order is first given by the Contract Officer to the Consultant, incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum for the actual costs of the extra work, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement, which said adjustments are subject to the written approval of the Consultant. Any increase in compensation of up to ten percent (10%) o f the Contract Sum or $25,000, whichever is less; or, in the time to perform of up to one hundred eighty (180) days, may be approved by the Contract Officer. Any greater increases, taken either separately or cumulatively, must be approved by the City Counc il. It is expressly understood by Consultant that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to services specifically set forth in the Scope of Services. Consultant hereby acknowledges that it accepts the risk that the services to be provided pursuant to the Scope of Services may be more costly or time consuming than Consultant anticipates and that Consultant shall not be entitled to additional compensation therefor. City may in its sole and absolute discretion have similar work done by other contractor s. No claims for an increase in the Contract Sum or time for performance shall be valid unless the procedures established in this Section are followed.

1.9 Special Requirements.

Additional terms and conditions of this Agreement, if any, which are made a part hereof are set forth in the “Special Requirements” attached hereto as Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein by this reference. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of Exhibit “B” and any other provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of Exhibit “B” shall govern.

ARTICLE 2. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.

2.1 Contract Sum.

Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay Consultant the amounts specified in the “Schedule of Compensation” attached hereto as Exhibit “C” and incorporated herein by this reference. The total compensation for the initial t hree year term, including reimbursement for actual expenses, shall not exceed Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) (the “Contract Sum”), unless additional compensation is approved pursuant to Section 1.8. In the event City exercises one or both of its optio ns to extend the Term pursuant to Section 3.4, t he total compensation to Consultant for each Extension Term, including reimbursement for actual expenses, shall not exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000), unless additional compensation is approved pursuant to Section 1.8.

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2.2 Method of Compensation.

The method of compensation may include: (i) a lump sum payment upon completion; (ii) payment in accordance with specified tasks or the percentage of completion of the services, less contract retention; (ii i) payment for time and materials based upon the Consultant’s rates as specified in the Schedule of Compensation, provided that (a) time estimates are provided for the performance of sub tasks, (b) contract retention is maintained, and (c) the Contract Sum is not exceeded; or (iv) such other methods as may be specified in the Schedule of Compensation.

2.3 Reimbursable Expenses.

Compensation may include reimbursement for actual and necessary expenditures for reproduction costs, telephone expenses, and travel ex penses approved by the Contract Officer in advance, or actual subcontractor expenses of an approved subcontractor pursuant to Section 4.5, and only if specified in the Schedule of Compensation. The Contract Sum shall include the attendance of Consultant at all project meetings reasonably deemed necessary by the City.

Coordination of the performance of the work with City is a critical component of the services. If Consultant is required to attend additional meetings to facilitate such coordination, Consultan t shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for attending said meetings.

2.4 Invoices.

Each month Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month in a form approved by City ’s Director of Finance.

By submitting an invoice for payment under this Agreement, Consultant is certifying compliance with all provisions of the Agreement. The invoice shall detail charges for all necessary and actual expenses by the following categories: labor (by sub -category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and sub -contractor contracts. Sub -contractor charges shall also be detailed by such categories. Consultant shall not invoice City for any duplicate services performed by more than one person.

City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Consultant to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incur red by Consultant which are disputed by City, or as provided in Section 7.3, City will use its best efforts to cause Consultant to be paid within forty-five (45) days of receipt of Consultant’s correct and undisputed invoice; however, Consultant acknowledg es and agrees that due to City warrant run procedures, the City cannot guarantee that payment will occur within this time period. In the event any charges or expenses are disputed by City, the original invoice shall be returned by City to Consultant for correction and resubmission. Review and payment by City for any invoice provided by the Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies provided herein or any applicable law.

2.5 Waiver.

Payment to Consultant for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Consultant.
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ARTICLE 3. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

3.1 Time of Essence.

Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

3.2 Schedule of Performance.

Consultant shall commence the services pursua nt to this Agreement upon receipt of a written notice to proceed and shall perform all services within the time period(s) established in the “Schedule of Performance” attached hereto as Exhibit “D” and incorporated herein by this reference. When requested by the Consultant, extensions to the time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance may be approved in writing by the Contract Officer but not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days cumulatively.

3.3 Force Majeure.

The time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Consultant, including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the City, if t he Consultant shall within ten (10) days of the commencement of such delay notify the Contract Officer in writing of the causes of the delay. The Contract Officer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the judgment of the Contract Officer such delay is justified. The Contract Officer’s determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. In no event shall Consultant be entitled to recover damages against the City for any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused, Consultant’s sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section.

3.4 Term.

ARTICLE 4. COORDINATION OF WORK

4.1 Representatives and Personnel of Consultant.

The following principals of Consultant (“Principals”) are hereby designated as being the principals and representatives of Consultant authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith:

Brenda Rourcke Business Development Manager
(Name) (Title)
Jordan Evans CEO

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(Name) (Title)

(Name) (Title)
It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the foregoing principals were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement.

Therefore, the foregoing principals shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the services hereunder. All personnel of Consultant, and any authorized agents, shall at all times be under the exclusive direction and control of th e Principals. For purposes of this Agreement, the foregoing Principals may not be replaced nor may their responsibilities be substantially reduced by Consultant without the express written approval of City. Additionally, Consultant shall utilize only competent personnel to perform services pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of Consultant’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall notify City of any changes in Consultant’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement, prior to and during any such performance.

4.2 Status of Consultant.

Consultant shall have no authority to bind City in any manner, or to incur any obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against City, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conf erred in writing by City. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officials, officers, employees or agents of City. Neither Consultant, nor any of C onsultant’s officers, employees or agents, shall obtain any rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits which may otherwise accrue to City’s employees. Consultant expressly waives any claim Consultant may have to any such rights.

4.3 Contract Officer.

The Contract Officer shall be Michael George, Assistant to the City Manager, or such other person as may be designated by the City Manager. It shall be the Consultant’s responsibility to assure that the Contract Officer is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the services and the Consultant shall refer any decisions which must be made by City to the Contract Officer.

Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall have authority, if specified in writing by the City Manager, to sign all documents on behalf of the City required hereunder to carry out the terms of this Agreement.

4.4 Independent Consultant.

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time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are agents or employees of City. City shall not in any way or for any purpose become or be deemed to be a partner of Consultant in its business or otherwise or a joint venturer or a member of any joint enterprise with Consultant.

4.5 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment.

The experience, knowledge, capabil ity and reputation of Consultant, its principals and employees were a substantial inducement for the City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Consultant shall not contract with any other entity to perform in whole or in part the services required here under without the express written approval of the City. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated or encumbered voluntarily or by operation of law, whether for the benefit of creditors or otherwise, without the prior written approval of City. Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons acting in concert of more than twenty five percent (25%) of the present ownership and/or control of Consul tant, taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis. In the event of any such unapproved transfer, including any bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement shall be void. No approved transfer shall release the Consultant or any surety of Consultant of any liability hereunder without the express consent of City.

ARTICLE 5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION

5.1 Insurance Coverages.

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(d) Professional Liability. Professional liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant’s profession as determined by the City’s Risk Manager, provided that the limits shall be no less than $1,000,000 per claim and no less than $1,000,000 general aggregate. This coverage may be written on a “claims made” basis, and must include coverage for contractual liability. The professional liability insurance required by this Agreement must be endorsed to be applicable to claims based upon, arising out of or related to services performed under this Agreement. The insurance must be maintained for at least 5 consecutive years following the completion of Consultant’s services or the termination of this Agr eement. During this additional 5 -year period, Consultant shall annually and upon request of the City submit written evidence of this continuous coverage.
(e) Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall fu rnish separate certificates and certified endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall include all of the requirements stated herein. (f) Additional Insurance. Policies of such other insurance, as may be required in the Special Requirements in Exhibit “B”.
(g) Broader Coverages and Higher Limits . Notwithstanding anything else herein to the contrary, if Consultant maintains broader coverages and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverages and/or higher limits maintained by Consultant.

5.2 General Insurance Requirements.

All of the above policies of insurance shall be primary insurance and shall name the City, its elected and appointed officers, employees and agents as additional insureds and any insurance maintained by City or its officers, employees or agents may apply in excess of, and not contribute with Consultant’s insurance. The insurer is deemed hereof to waive all rights of subrogation and contribution it may h ave against the City, its officers, employees and agents and their respective insurers. Moreover, the insurance policy must specify that where the primary insured does not satisfy the self-insured retention, any additional insured may satisfy the self-insured retention.

All of said policies of insurance shall provide that said insurance may not be amended or cancelled by the insurer or any party hereto without providing thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested to the City. In the event any of said policies of insurance are cancelled, the Consultant shall, prior to the cancellation date, submit new evidence of insurance in conformance with Section 5.1 to the Contract Officer.

No work or services under this Agreement s hall commence until the Consultant has provided the City with Certificates of Insurance, additional insured endorsement forms or appropriate insurance binders evidencing the above insurance coverages and said Certificates of Insurance or binders are approved by the City. City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of and endorsements to all required insurance policies at any time. Any failure to comply with the reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches or warranties shall not affect coverage provided to City.

All certificates shall name the City as additional insured (providing the appropriate endorsement) and shall conform to the following “cancellation” notice:

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CANCELLATION:

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICI ES BE

CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,
THE ISSUING COMPANY SHALL MAIL THIRTY (30) -DAY

ADVANCE WRITTEN NOTICE TO CERTIFICATE HOLDER
NAMED HEREIN.
[to be initialed] ______________
Consultant Initials
City, its respective elected and appointed o fficers, directors, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities Consultant performs; products and completed operations of Consultant; premises owned, occupied or used by Consultant; or any automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by Consultant. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, and their respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees or v olunteers. Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.

Any deductibles or self -insured retentions must be declared to and approve d by City. At the option of City, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self -insured retentions as respects City or its respective elected or appointed officers, officials, employees and volunteers or the Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, defense expenses and claims. The Consultant agrees that the requirement to provide insurance shall not be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which the Consultant may be held responsible for the payment of damages to any persons or property resulting from the Consultant’s activities or the activities of any person or persons for which the Consultant is otherwise responsible nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnification liabilities as provided in Section 5.3.

In the event the Consultant subcontracts any portion of the work in compliance with Section 4.5 of this Agreement, the contract between the Consultant and such subcontractor shall require the subcontractor to maintain the same policies of insurance that the Consultant is required to maintain pursuant to Section 5.1, and such certificates and endorsements shall be provided to City.

5.3 Indemnification.

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of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, and in connection therewith:
(a) Consultant will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any of said claims or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs and attorneys’ fees incurred in connection therewith;
(b) Consultant will promptly pay any judgment rendered against the City, its officers, agents or employees for any such claims or liabilities arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform such work, operations or activities of Consultant hereunder; and Consultant agrees to save and hold the City, its officers, agents, and employees harmless therefrom;
(c) In the event the City, its officers, agents or employees is made a party to any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against Consult ant for such damages or other claims arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform the work, operation or activities of Consultant hereunder, Consultant agrees to pay to the City, its officers, agents or employees, any and all costs and expenses incurred by the City, its officers, agents or employees in such action or proceeding, including but not limited to, legal costs and attorneys’ fees.

Consultant shall incorporate similar indemnity agreements with its subcontractors and if it fails to do so Consultant shall be fully responsible to indemnify City hereunder therefore, and failure of City to monitor compliance with these provisions shall not be a waiver hereof. This indemnification includes claims or liabilities a rising from any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission, or reckless or willful misconduct of Consultant in the performance of professional services hereunder. The provisions of this Section do not apply to claims or liabilities occurring as a result of City’s sole negligence or willful acts or omissions, but, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall apply to claims and liabilities resulting in part from City’s negligence, except that design professionals’ indemnity hereunder shall be limited to c laims and liabilities arising out of the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of the design professional. The indemnity obligation shall be binding on successors and assigns of Consultant and shall survive termination of this Agreement.

5.4 Sufficiency of Insurer.

Insurance required by this Agreement shall be satisfactory only if issued by companies qualified to do business in California, rated “A” or better in the most recent edition of Best Rating Guide, The Key Rating Guide or in the Federal Register, and only if they are of a financial category Class VII or better, unless such requirements are waived by the Risk Manager of the City (“Risk Manager”) due to unique circumstances. If this Agreement continues for more than 3 years duration, or in the e vent the risk manager determines that the work or services to be performed under this Agreement creates an increased or decreased risk of loss to the City, the Consultant agrees that the minimum limits of the insurance policies may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice from the Risk Manager.

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ARTICLE 6. RECORDS, REPORTS, AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION

6.1 Records.

Consultant shall keep, and require subcontractors to keep, such ledgers, books of accounts, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, reports, studies or other documents relating to the disbursements charged to City and services performed hereunder (the “books and records”), as shall be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the performance o f such services. Any and all such documents shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be complete and detailed. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all times during normal business hours of City, including the right to inspect, copy, audit and make records and transcripts from such records. Such records shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years following completion of the services hereunder, and the City shall have access to such records in the event any audit is required. In the event of dissolution of Consultant’s business, custody of the books and records may be given to City, and access shall be provided by Consultant’s successor in interest. Notwithst anding the above, the Consultant shall fully cooperate with the City in providing access to the books and records if a public records request is made and disclosure is required by law including but not limited to the California Public Records Act.

6.2 Reports.

Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement as the Contract Officer shall require. Consultant hereby acknowledges that the City is greatly concerned about the cost of work and services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. For this reason, Consultant agrees that if Consultant becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that may or will materially increase or decrease t he cost of the work or services contemplated herein or, if Consultant is providing design services, the cost of the project being designed, Consultant shall promptly notify the Contract Officer of said fact, circumstance, technique or event and the estimated increased or decreased cost related thereto and, if Consultant is providing design services, the estimated increased or decreased cost estimate for the project being designed.

6.3 Ownership of Documents.

All drawings, specifications, maps, designs, photographs, studies, surveys, data, notes, computer files, reports, records, documents and other materials (the “documents and materials”) prepared by Consultant, its employees, subcontractors and agents in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Consultant shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full rights of ownership use, reuse, or assignment of the documents and materials hereunder. Any use, reuse or assignment of such completed documents for other projects and/or use of uncompleted documents without specific written authorization by the Consultant will be at the City’s sole risk and without liability to Consultant, and Consultant’s guarantee and warranties shall not extend to such use, reuse or assignment. Consultant may retain copies of such documen ts for its own use. Consultant shall have the right to use the concepts embodied therein. All subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared by them, and in the event Consultant fails to secure such assignment, C onsultant shall indemnify City for all damages resulting

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therefrom. Moreover, Consultant with respect to any documents and materials that may qualify as “works made for hire” as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 101, such documents and materials are hereby deemed “works made for hire” for the City.

6.4 Confidentiality and Release of Information.
(a) All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant shall not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer.
(b) Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, shall not, without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer or unless requested by the City Attorney, voluntarily provide documents, declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary” provided Consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena. (c) If Consultant, or any officer, employee, agent or subcontractor of Consultant, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including attorneys fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant’s conduct. (d) Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, int errogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed there under. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant. However, this right to review any such response does no t imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite said response.

ARTICLE 7. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION

7.1 California Law.

This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed both as to validity and to performance of the parties in a ccordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, or any ot her appropriate court in such county, and Consultant covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central Dist rict of California, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California.

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7.2 Disputes; Default.

In the event that Consultant is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the City shall not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work performed after the date of default. Instead, the City may give notice to Consultant of the default and the reasons for the default. The notice shall include the timeframe in which Consultant may cure the default.

This timeframe is presumptively thirty (30) days, but may be extended, though not reduced, if circumstances warrant. During the period of time that Consultant is in default, the City shall hold all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on the i nvoices. In the alternative, the City may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay some or all of the outstanding invoices during the period of default. If Consultant does not cure the default, the City may take necessary steps to terminate this Agreement und er this Article. Any failure on the part of the City to give notice of the Consultant’s default shall not be deemed to result in a waiver of the City’s legal rights or any rights arising out of any provision of this Agreement.

7.3 Retention of Funds.

Consultant hereby authorizes City to deduct from any amount payable to Consultant (whether or not arising out of this Agreement) (i) any amounts the payment of which may be in dispute hereunder or which are necessary to compensate City for any losses, costs, liabil ities, or damages suffered by City, and (ii) all amounts for which City may be liable to third parties, by reason of Consultant’s acts or omissions in performing or failing to perform Consultant’s obligation under this Agreement. In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount or validity of which is disputed by Consultant, or any indebtedness shall exist which shall appear to be the basis for a claim of lien, City may withhold from any payment due, without liability for interest because of such withholding, an amount sufficient to cover such claim. The failure of City to exercise such right to deduct or to withhold shall not, however, affect the obligations of the Consultant to insure, indemnify, and protect City as elsewhere provided herein.

7.4 Waiver.

Waiver by any party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. Waiver by any party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision or a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement.

Acceptance by City of any work or services by Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by a non-defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver.

Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

7.5 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative.

Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties a re cumulative and the exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party.

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7.6 Legal Action.

In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any contrary provision herein, Consultant shall file a statutory claim pursuant to Government Code Sections 905 et. seq. and 910 et. seq., in order to pursue a legal action under this Agreement.

7.7 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term.

This Section shall govern any termination of this Contract except as specifically provided in the following Section for termination for cause. The City r eserves the right to terminate this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to Consultant, except that where termination is due to the fault of the Consultant, the period of notice may be such shorter time as may be determined by the Contract Officer. In addition, the Consultant reserves the right to terminate this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to City, except that where termination is due to the fault of the City, the period of notice may be such shorter time as the Consultant may determine. Upon receipt of any notice of termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Excep t where the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to the effective date of the notice of termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation or such as may be approved by the Contract Officer, except as provided in Section 7.3. In the event the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation only for the reasonable value of the work product actually produced hereunder. In the event of termination without cause pursuant to this Section, the terminating party need not provide the non-terminating party with the opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 7.2.

7.8 Termination for Default of Consultant.

If termination is due to the failure of the Consultant to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contr act or otherwise, and the Consultant shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required hereunder exceeds the compensation herein stipulated (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such damages), and City may withhold any payments to the Consultant for the purpose of set -off or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as previously stated.

7.9 Attorneys’ Fees.

If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or defend or made a party t o any action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which may be granted, whether legal or equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees. Attorney’s fees shall include attorney’s fees on any appeal, and in addition a party entitled to attorney’s fees shall be entitled to all other reasonable costs for investigating such action, taking depositions and discovery and all other necessary costs the court allows which are incurred in such litigation. All such fees shall be deemed to have accrued

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on commencement of such action and shall be enforceable whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment.

ARTICLE 8. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION

8.1 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees.

No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to the Consultant, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount which may become due to the Consultant or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.

8.2 Conflict of Interest.

Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, whic h would conflict in any manner with the interests of City or which would in any way hinder Consultant’s performance of services under this Agreement. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subcontractor without the express written consent of the Contract Officer. Consultant agrees to at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of any conflicts of interest with the inte rests of City in the performance of this Agreement.

No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement wh ich affects her/his financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which (s)he is, directly or indirectly, interested, in violation of any State statute or regulation. The Consultant warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay or give any third party any money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement.

8.3 Covenant Against Discrimination.

Consultant covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming und er or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other protected cl ass in the performance of this Agreement. Consultant shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other protected class.

8.4 Unauthorized Aliens.

Consultant hereby promises and agrees to comply with all of the provisions of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C.A. §§ 1101, et seq., as amended, a nd in connection therewith, shall not employ unauthorized aliens as defined therein. Should Consultant so employ such unauthorized aliens for the performance of work and/or services covered by this Agreement, and should any liability or sanctions be imposed against City for such use of unauthorized aliens, Consultant hereby agrees to and shall reimburse City for the cost of all such liabilities or sanctions imposed, together with any and all costs, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by City.

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ARTICLE 9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

9.1 Notices.

Any notice, demand, request, document, consent, approval, or communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail, in the case of the City, to the City Manager and to the attention of the Contract Officer (with her/his name and City title), City of Carson, 701 East Carson, Carson, California 90745 and in the case of the Consultant, to the person( s) at the address designated on the execution page of this Agreement. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time personally delivered or in seventy -two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section.

9.2 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 this Agreement or any other rule of construction which might otherwise apply.

9.3 Counterparts.

This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original, whether the signatures are originals, electronic, facsimiles or digital. All such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same Agreement.

9.4 Integration; Amendment.

This Agreement including the attachments hereto is the entire, complete and exclusive expression of the understanding of the parties. It is understood that there are no oral agreements between the parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. No amendment to or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by the Consultant and by the City Council. The parties agree that this requirement for written modifications cannot be waived and that any attempted waiver shall be void.

9.5 Severability.

In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this Ag reement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by a valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this Ag reement which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.

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9.6 Warranty & Representation of Non-Collusion.

No official, officer, or employee of City has any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor shall any official, officer, or employee of City participate in any decision relating to this Agreement which may affect his/her financial interest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any State or municipal statute or regulation. The determination of “financial interest” shall be consistent with State law and shall not include interests found to be “remote” or “non -interests” pursuant to Government Code Sections 1091 or 1091.5. Consultant warrants and represents that it has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, to any third party including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or employee, any money, consideration, or other thing of value as a result or consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement.

Consultant further warrants and represents that (s)he/it has not engaged in any act(s), omission(s), or other conduct or collusion that would result in the payment of any money, consideration, or other thing of value to any third party including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or employee, as a result of consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement. Consultant is aware of and understands that any such act(s), omission(s) or other conduct resulting in such payment of money, consideration, or other thing of value will render this Agreement void and of no force or effect.

Consultant’s Authorized Initials _______

9.7 Corporate Authority.

The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this Agreement, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said party is bound. This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year first-above written.

CITY:

CITY OF CARSON, a municipal corporation
David C. Roberts, Jr., City Manager
ATTEST:

Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney
[icy]
CONSULTANT :

LANGUAGE NETWORK, INC. , a California
corporation
By:

Name: Jordan Evans
Title: CEO
By:

Name: Brenda Rourcke
Title: Business Development Manager
Address: 11801 Pierce Street, Ste. 200
Riverside, CA 92505
Two corporate officer signatures required when Consultant is a corporation, with one signature required from each of the following groups: 1) Chairman of the Board, President or any Vice President; and 2) Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Treasurer. CONSULTANT ’S SIGNATURES

SHALL BE DULY NOTARIZED, AND APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE INCLUDED AS

MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSULTANT’S BUSINESS ENTITY .

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CALIFORNIA ALL -PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On __________, 20 24 before me, ________________, personally appeared ______ __________, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within 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 signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature: _____________________________________

OPTIONAL
Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and coul d prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form .

CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT

INDIVIDUAL

CORPORATE OFFICER
_______________________________

TITLE(S)

PARTNER(S) LIMITED

GENERAL

ATTORNEY-IN-FACT

TRUSTEE(S)

GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
OTHER_______________________________
______________________________________
SIGNER IS REPRESENTING:
(NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES))
___________________________ __________________
_____________________________________________

___________________________________

TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________

NUMBER OF PAGES
___________________________________

DATE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________

SIGNER(S) OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE

A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to wh ich this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document.

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CALIFORNIA ALL -PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On __________, 202 4 before me, ________________, personally appeared ________________, proved to me on the basis of sa tisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within 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 signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature: _____________________________________

OPTIONAL
Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and coul d prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form

CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT

INDIVIDUAL

CORPORATE OFFICER
_______________________________

TITLE(S)

PARTNER(S) LIMITED

GENERAL

ATTORNEY-IN-FACT

TRUSTEE(S)

GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
OTHER__ _____________________________
______________________________________
SIGNER IS REPRESENTING:
(NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES))
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

__________________________________ _

TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________

NUMBER OF PAGES
___________________________________

DATE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________

SIGNER(S) OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE

A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document.

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EXHIBIT “A”

SCOPE OF SERVICES

I. Consultant will perform the following Services:

A. Provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services performed by qualified ASL interpreters for the deaf and hard-of-hearing for all City Council meetings, except as otherwise directed by the Contract Officer, for the purpose of ensuring City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable disability -access related laws and regulations.

B. On an on-call basis (pursuant to request of the City on a task-by-task basis pursuant to Section I II, below), perform the above -referenced services for other City meetings or events, such as (without limitation) City special events and meetings of the City’s commissions, committees and boards.

II. The following requirements shall apply to Consultant’s Services:

A. For specified public meetings or types of public meetings as directed by the Contract Officer , Con sultant shall provide ASL interpreters who are capable of understanding Spanish, Tagalog, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), and/or Korean, and interpreting it into ASL.

For all meetings, Consultant’ s translators must be capable of understanding English and interpreting it into ASL.

B. Consultant shall be available to deploy interpreters for on -site/in-person, video - remote, or both services upon request of the Contract Officer.

C. Consultant shall be a vailable to deploy multiple interpreters for simultaneous assignments upon request of the Contract Officer.

D. Consultant shall be available to deploy interpreters who can cover the full duration of City meetings, weeknights included.

E. Consultant shall be available to provide interpretation equipment for spoken language needs, including headphones and transmitters, upon request of the Contract Officer.

F. Consultant’s interpreters for video -remote assignme nts shall have working knowledge of platforms such as Zoom, WebEx, Google Meet, and Skype.

G. Consultant shall be available to deploy interpreters to perform services at on-site City meetings as directed by the Contract Officer with pre-scheduled (generally 72-hour) or rush (less than 24-hour) advanced notices, subject to the $10/hr rate adjustment for rush notices as set forth in Exhibit “C."

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III. Consultant must perform all on -call Services in compliance with the following requirements:

A. Each task shall be indicated by a written request produced by the Contract Officer with a description of the work to be performed, and the time desired for completion. All tasks shall be carried out in conformity with all provisions of this Agreement.

B. Consultant must prepare a written description of the requested tasks including all components and subtasks; the costs to perform the task (“Task Budget”), using the itemized fees in Exhibit C, Schedule of Compensation, whenever a requested task is provided for in Exhibit C; an explanation of how the cost was determined; and, a schedule for completion of the task (“Task Completion Date”); which shall all collectively be referred to as the “Task Proposal”.

C. Contract Officer shall in writing approve, modify or reject the Task Proposal, and may issue a Notice to Proceed.

D. The task shall be performed at a cost not to exceed the Task Budget.

E. Consultant shall complete the task and deliver all deliverables to Contract Officer by the Task Completion Date.

IV. In addition to the requirements of Section 6.2, during performance of the Services, Consultant will keep the City updated of the status of performance by delivering the following status reports: NOT APPLICABLE
V. All work product is subject to review and acceptance by the City, and must be revised by the Consultant without additional charge to the City until found satisfactory and accepted by City.

VI. Consultant will utilize the following personnel to accomplish the Services:
$ Brenda Rourcke, Business Development Manager
B Jennifer Martinez, Quality Control & Interpreter Resources Manager & Devon Reed, Director of Translation Services
D Valentina Cattaneo, Project Manager
( ASL-certified interpreters (certified through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and/or National Interpreter Certification (NIC))

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EXHIBIT “B”

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(Superseding Contract Boilerplate)
(new text shown in bold italics, deleted text in strikethrough)

I. Section 3.4 (Term) is hereby amended as follows:
“3.4 Term.

Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until completion of the services but not exceeding three (3) one (1) years from the date hereof, except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance (Exhibit “D”). City shall have the option, in its sole discretion and upon notice to Consultant, to extend the term of this Agreement for up to two additional one - year extension terms , at the same rates of compensation set forth in the Schedule of Compensation (Exhibit “C”).”

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EXHIBIT “C”

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
I. Consultant shall be compensated in accordance with the following, which will include any and all expenses:

On-site Interpreting Rates - Consecutive
On-Site Interpreting – American Sign Language (ASL) $130.00 Per Hour *2-hour minimum charge

Video Remote Interpreting Rates
On Consultant’s Platform, On-Demand
Video-Remote-Interpreting – American Sign Language (ASL) and Other Spoken Languages $3.10 Per Minute
*30-minute minimum charge
Video Remote Interpreting Rates
Pick your Platform - Scheduled
Video-Remote-Interpreting – Languages: American Sign Language (ASL) $130.00 Per Hour *2-hour minimum charge

Interpreting Equipment
Headset and Receivers (Minimum 20) $10 Per Unit
Transmitter $150 Per Unit

Additional Terms:
· Short Notice Request (less than 24 hours prior to the services requested ), Holiday and/or Weekend and After Hour Appointment Times: $10 Per Hour Additional. · Two-hour minimum fee applies to on -site interpreting. Each hour after 2 hours is billed at a prorated hourly rate. Hourly charge will commence from interpreter’s initial arrival to interpreter’s final departure.
· Additional Charges: Travel time or Mileage may be billed at $.585/mi or IRS rate whichever is greater, round trip from interpreter’s location to site. Parking fees, tolls, entrance fees to be reimbursed at cost. For Simultaneous Interpreting or ASL Interpreting requests, two interpre ters may be required , subject to Contract Officer approval, if consistent with industry/professional standards to avoid fatigue and ensure accuracy. This may also apply to consecutive interpreting requests (to be determined situationally).
· Cancelation and Client No-Show Policy: 100% Cancelation Fee if appointment is canceled less than 24 hours before appointment. The interpreters are allocated time for City’s assignment alone, therefore cancellation notifications less than 24 hours in advance of scheduled services must be billed.

II. Within the budgeted amounts for each Task, and with the approval of the Contract Officer, funds may be shifted from one Task sub -budget to another so long as the

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Contract Sum is not exceeded per Section 2.1, unless Additional Services are approved per Section 2.3.

III. The City will compensate Consultant for the Services performed upon submission of a valid invoice, in accordance with Section 2.2. Each invoice is to include:

A. Line items for all the work performed, the number of hours worked, and the hourly rate.

B. Line items for all materials and equipment properly charged to the Services.

C. Line items for all other approved reimbursable expenses claimed, with supporting documentation.

D. Line items for all approved subcontractor labor, supplies, equipment, materials, and travel properly charged to the Services.

IV. The total compensation for the Services shall not exceed $60,000.00, as provided in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.

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EXHIBIT “D”

SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
I. Consultant shall perform all S ervices timely in accordance with the following schedule:

A. For regular services pursuant to Section I of Exhibit “A”: in real-time throughout all City Council meetings, except as otherwise directed by the Contract Officer.

B. Consultant shall perform all on -call services timely in accordance with the approved Task Proposal pursuant to Section III of Exhibit “A.

II. The Contract Officer may approve extensions for performance of the Services in accordance with Section 3.2.

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01007.0001 2098701.1
AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT
SERVICES (“Amendment”) by and between the CITY OF CARSON, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and LANGUAGE NETWORK, INC. , a California corporation (“Consultant”) is effective as of the ____ day of __ ___, 2026. City and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as “Party” and hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

RECITALS
A. City and Consultant entered into that certain Agreement for Contract Services dated May 21, 2024 (“Agreement), whereby Consultant agreed to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services performed by qualified ASL interpreters for the deaf and hard-of- hearing for all City Council meetings, and provide such services on an on-call basis for other City meetings such as those of City commissions, committees and boards, for the purpose of ensuring City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable disability-access related laws and regulations. The Agreement’s Contract Sum is $60,000 for a three year term plus two additional extension options for a period of one year each, for an amount not to exceed $20,000 per extended term.

B. Due to higher -than-anticipated demand for ASL interpretation services at commissioner meetings and special events that were named in the original scope but not calculated into the budget, the Contract Sum has been expended faster than anticipated, and unless increased will likely be exhausted prior to the scheduled expiration of the initial three -year term of the Agreement (May 20, 2027).

C. City and Consultant now desire to amend the Agreement to increase the Contract Sum by $95,000, thereby increasing to Contract Sum to $155,000, to authorize additional funding sufficient to cover the anticipated demand for such services through May 20, 2027.

TERMS

1. Incorporation of Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are incorporated into and are a part of this Amendment.

2. Terms and Definitions. All words, terms, and phrases used or referenced in this Amendment, not expressly defined in this Amendment, shall have the same meaning ascribed to them in the Agreement.

3. Contract Changes . The Agreement is amended as provided herein (added text shown in bold italics, deleted text shown in strikethrough).

A. Section 2.1 (Contract Sum) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
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“2.1 Contract Sum.

1.8. In the event City exercises one or both of its options to extend the Term pursuant to Section 3.4, the total compensation to Consultant for each Extension Term, including reimbursement for actual expenses, shall not exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000), unless additional compensation is approved pursuant to Section 1.8.”
B. Section VI of Exhibit “C” (Schedule of Compensation) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“VI. The total compensation from City for the Services shall not exceed $155,000 $60,000, as provided in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.”

4. Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by this Amendment, all provisions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. From and after the date of this Amendment, whenever the term “Agreement” appears in the Agreement, it shall mean the Agreement, as amended by this Amendment to the Agreement.

5. Affirmation of Agreement; Warranty R e Absence of Defaults. City and Consultant each ratify and reaffirm each and every on e of the respective rights and obligations arising under the Agreement. Each party represents and warrants to the other that there have been no written or oral modifications to the Agreement other than as provided herein. Each party represents and warrants to the other that the Agreement is currently an effective, valid, and binding obligation.

Consultant represents and warrants to City that, as of the date of this Amendment, City is not in default of any material term of the Agreement and that there have been no events that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material default under the Agreement.

City represents and warrants to Consultant that, as of the date of this Amendment, Consultant is not in default of any material term of the Agreement and that there have been no events that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material default under the Agreement.

6. Adequate Consideration. The parties hereto irrevocably stipula te and agree that they have each received adequate and independent consideration for the performance of the obligations they have undertaken pursuant to this Amendment.

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and deliver this Amendment on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this A mendment, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this A mendment, and (iv) the entering into this Amendment does not violate any provision of any other agreement to which said party is bound.

8. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts and each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original, whether the signatures are originals, electronic, facsimiles, or digital. All such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same Amendment.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment on the date and year first set forth above.

CITY:

CITY OF CARSON, a municipal corporation

Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor

ATTEST:

Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP

Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney
[pks; rjl]
CONSULTANT:

LANGUAGE NETWORK, INC. , a California
corporation

By:

Name: Jordan Evans
Title: CEO
By:

Name: Brenda Rourcke
Title: Business Development Manager

Two corporate officer signatures required for Consultant, with one signature required from each of the following groups: 1) Chairman of the Board, CEO, President or any Vice President; and 2) Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Treasurer. APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS

SHALL BE INCLUDED AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSULTANT’S BUSINESS ENTITY.

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CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 18. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Debra Scott, Housing Specialist CMO Housing & Neighborhood Subject: CONSIDER APPROVAL TO AMENDMENT NO. 2 FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH MDGASSOCIATES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL FACADE INSPECTIONS AND PROJECTCOORDINATION SERVICES (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
The City entered into an Agreement for Contract Services with a consultant on June 21, 2023, for professional services related to housing and commercial rehabilitation programs. The services include inspections, appraisal evaluations, coordination of residential and commercial rehabilitation projects, and administrative and training tasks on an as-needed basis. The original agreement established a three-year term with a total contract amount of $600,000 and included three optional one-year extensions.

On February 6, 2024, the City approved Amendment No. 1, which expanded the consultant’s scope of services to include work related to the City’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Residential Rehabilitation Program and modifications related to the Citywide Commercial Façade Improvement Program. Amendment No. 1 increased the contract compensation by $168,250, resulting in a revised contract total of $768,249.00.

Staff has continued to monitor the consultant’s performance and is satisfied with the quality and responsiveness of the services being provided. The consultant has effectively supported the implementation and administration of both the Façade Program and the PLHA Residential Rehabilitation Program. To streamline administrative processes and ensure uninterrupted program implementation, staff recommends exercising all three remaining one-year extension options at this time, extending the agreement through June 20, 2029.

The amendment would increase the contract amount by $768,249.99, representing $256,083.33 per year for each of the three extension years, resulting in a new total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,536,499.99. The agreement will continue to include the City’s standard termination provisions, allowing the City to terminate the contract in accordance with standard contractual terms if necessary.

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement with MDG Associates to continue to provide professional services to the City's Housing Division and Community Development Department, increasing the contract amount by by $768,249.99, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $1,536,499.99, and extend the contract term through June 20, 2029.

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the proposed Amendment No. 2, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action as deemed appropriate by the City Council, consistent with applicable legal requirements.

IV. BACKGROUND
On June 21, 2023, the City entered into an Agreement for Contract Services with MDG Associates to provide specialized professional services including inspections, appraisal evaluations, project coordination for residential and commercial rehabilitation projects, and administrative support including training for Department of Housing and Urban Development reporting regulations.

These services support two key City initiatives.

Citywide Commercial Façade Improvement Program
The City Council established the Citywide Commercial Façade Improvement Program pursuant to adopted program guidelines to encourage improvement, stimulation, and revitalization of the exterior facades of existing commercial buildings along various commercial corridors throughout the City.

The program is administered by the City and funded through an authorized $1,000,000 allocation from the City’s General Fund, approved by the City Council on June 21, 2022.

The consultant assists the City with inspections, project coordination, and implementation activities necessary to support façade improvement projects under this program.

PLHA Residential Rehabilitation Program
On February 7, 2023, the City Council established the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funded Single- Family Housing Rehabilitation Program. The purpose of the program is to assist income-qualified, owner-occupied single-family homeowners who reside in Carson with needed home rehabilitation improvements. The program is funded through a PLHA grant agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in the amount of $529,674.50.

MDG Associates assists with inspections, program coordination, and administrative activities necessary to implement the rehabilitation program and ensure compliance with applicable program requirements.

Amendment No. 1
On February 6, 2024, the City approved Amendment No. 1, which:

Modified the consultant’s scope of services for the Façade Program Added services related to the PLHA Residential Rehabilitation Program Increased contract compensation by $168,250
Clarified that the Façade Program is funded by the City’s General Fund Clarified that the PLHA Residential Rehabilitation Program is funded by the PLHA grant agreement This amendment increased the contract total to $768,249.00.

Proposed Contract Amendment – Consolidated Extensions
The original agreement includes three optional one-year extensions. Rather than returning annually to exercise each extension separately, staff recommends exercising all three extensions at once in order to streamline operations, maintain continuity of services, and reduce administrative processing.

The proposed amendment would extend the contract term through June 20, 2029.

Staff has reviewed the consultant’s performance and confirms that services continue to be delivered effectively and in accordance with program goals. Based on this performance, staff is comfortable recommending the full extension period.

It is important to note that the agreement will continue to include the City’s standard termination clause, which preserves the City’s right to terminate the contract if necessary.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed amendment increases the contract amount by $768,249.99, bringing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $1,536,499.99.

The additional compensation reflects the consolidation of the three remaining one-year extensions and is allocated as follows:

Extension Year 1
June 21, 2026 – June 20, 2027
Amount: $256,083.33
Extension Year 2
June 21, 2027 – June 20, 2028
Amount: $256,083.33
Extension Year 3
June 21, 2028 – June 20, 2029
Amount: $256,083.33
Total Extension Amount: $768,249.99
Funding for the consultant’s services come from these budget accounts:

General Fund: for activities associated with the Citywide Commercial Façade Improvement Program account no. 101-70-701-101-6004
PLHA Grant Funds: for activities associated with the PLHA Residential Rehabilitation Program account no. 221-50-502-101-6004
CDBG Grant Funds for activities associated with NPP Rehabilitation Program account no. 215-50-502-964- 6062
Sufficient funding is budgeted or will be requested through the City’s annual budget process for the applicable program years.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Current Contract with MDG Associates2. Amendment No. 1 3. Proposed Amendment No. 2

Attachments
MDG Contract 2023.pdf
Amendment No. 1 MDG contract.pdf
(MDG Associates) Amendment No. 2(2101065.3) 3.17.26 CC Mtg.pdf

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AMENDMENT NO. 2

TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
THIS AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT
SERVICES (“Amendment No. 2 ”) by and between the CITY OF CARSON , a California municipal corporation (“City”) and MDG ASSOCIATES, INC., a California corporation (“Consultant”) is effective as of the _____ day of March, 2026. City and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as “Party” and hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

RECITALS

A. City and Consultant entered into that certain Agreement for Contract Services dated June 21, 2023 (“Agreement”), whereby Consultant agreed to perform services for inspections, appraisal evaluations, coordination of residential and commercial rehabilitation projects and administrative and HUD IDIS training tasks on an as-needed basis for an initial three (3) year term for a total contract sum of $600,000 with three (3) additional options for one-year extensions.

B. City Council established a Citywide Commercial Façade Improvement Program (the “Façade Program”) pursuant to the adopted Carson Façade Improvement Program Guidelines for the public purpose of encouraging the improvement, stimulation, and revitalization of the exterior facades of existing commercial buildings in various commercial corridors.

C. The Façade Program is administered by the City and funded by the City’s General Fund pursuant to an authorized allocation of $1,000,000 made by the City Council during its meeting of June 21, 2022.

D. City Council also established a Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funded Single -Family Housing Rehabilitation Program (“PLHA Residential Rehabilitation Program”) during its meeting of February 7, 2023, for the public purpose of assisting income - qualified, eligible, owner-occupied, and Carson resident single family homeowners.

E. The PLHA Residential Rehabilitation Program is administered by the City and funded by a PLHA grant agreement with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) pursuant to an authorized allocation of $529,674.50.

F. On February 6, 2024, City and Consultant entered into an amendment to the Agreement (“Amendment No. 1”) to: (i) modify the Scope of Services as they relate to the Façade Program and to add services as they pertain to the PLHA Rehabilitation Program through the end of the term; (ii) increase compensation by $168,250 to carry out the modified scope of services of the Agreement through the end of the term; (iii) specify that the Façade Program is to be funded through the City’s General Fund, for a new total contract sum of $768,250; and (iv) specify that the PLHA Residential Rehabilitation Program is to be funded through the PLHA grant agreement.

G. City and Consultant now desire to amend the Agreement to exercise all three (3) of the additional options for one-year extensions thereby extending the Term through June 20, 2029 and increasing the contract sum by $768,249.99 ($256,083.33 per year) for a new total not-to- exceed Contract Sum of $1,536,499.99.

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TERMS

1. Incorporation of Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are incorporated into and are a part of this Amendment No. 2.

2. Terms and Definitions. All words, terms and phrases used or referenced in this Amendment No. 2, not expressly defined in this Amendment No. 2, shall have the same meaning ascribed to them in the Agreement.

3. Contract Changes. The Agreement is amended as provided herein (new text in bold italics and deleted text in strikethrough).

A. Section 2.1 (Contract Sum) of the Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“2.1 Contract Sum.

Subject to any limitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay Consultant the amounts specified in the “Schedule of Compensation” attached hereto as Exhibit “C” and incorporated herein by this reference. The total compensation, including reimbursement for actual expenses, shall not exceed One Million Five Seven Hundred Thirty-Six Sixty-Eight Thousand Two Four Hundred Ninety-Nine Fifty Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($1,536,499.99 768,250) (the “Contract Sum”), unless additional compensation is approved pursuant to Section 1.8 . In the event City elects to exercise its options to extend the Term pursuant to Section 3.4 hereof, the Contract Sum will increase by an amount of $256,083.33 per year.”
B. Section 3.4 (Term) of the Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“3.4 Term.

Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until completion of the services but not exceeding three (3) six (6) years from the date hereof, except as otherwise provided in the Schedule of Performance ( Exhibit “D” ). The City may, at its sole discretion, elect to extend the Term by three (3) additional one-year terms (each, an “Extension Term”). The pricing to be applied for each Extension Term is listed in Exhibit “C” and Exhibit “C-1.”” C. Section I V of Exhibit “C” (Schedule of Compensation”) of the Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“IV. The total compensation for the Services shall not exceed $ 1,536,499.99 768,250 as provided in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.”

4. Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by Amendment No. 1 and this Amendment No. 2, all provisions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force

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and effect. From and after the date of this Amendment No. 2, whenever the term “Agreement” appears in the Agreement, it shall mean the Agreement, as amended by Amendment No. 1 and this Amendment No. 2 to this Agreement.

5. Affirmation of Agreement; Warranty Re Absence of Defaults. City and Consultant each ratify and reaffirm each and every one of the respective rights and obligations arising under the Agreement and Amendment No. 1 . Each party represents and warrants to the other that there have been no written or oral modifications to the Agreement other than as provided herein and Amendment No. 1. Each party represents and warrants to the other that the Agreement, as amended by Amendment No. 1 and this Amendment No. 2, is currently an effective, valid, and binding obligation.

Consultant represents and warrants to City that, as of the date of this Amendment No. 2, City is not in default of any material term of the Agreement and that there have been no events that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material default under the Agreement.

City represents and warrants to Consultant that, as of the date of this Amendment No. 2, Consultant is not in default of any material term of the Agreement and that there have been no events that, with the passing of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a material default under the Agreement.

6. Adequate Consideration. The parties hereto irrevocably stipulate and agree that they have each received adequate and independent consideration for the performance of the obligations they have undertaken pursuant to this Amendment No. 2.

7. Authority. The persons executing this Amendment No. 2 on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Amendment No. 2 on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this Amendment No. 2, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Amendment No. 2, and (iv) the entering into this Amendment No. 2 does not violate any provision of any other agreement to which said party is bound.

8. Counterparts. This Amendment No. 2 may be executed in any number of counterparts and each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original, whether the signatures are originals, electronic, facsimiles or digital. All such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same Amendment No. 2.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Amendment No. 2 on the date(s) and year first-above written
CITY:

CITY OF CARSON, a municipal corporation

Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor

ATTEST:

Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP

Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney
[pks; rjl]
CONSULTANT:

MDG ASSOCIATES, INC., a California corporation

By:

Name: Rudy Munoz
Title: President
By:

Name: Guadalupe R. Munoz
Title: Chief Financial Officer

Two corporate officer signatures required when Consultant is a corporation, with one signature required from each of the following groups: 1) Chairman of the Board, President or any Vice President; and 2) Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Treasurer. APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS

SHALL BE INCLUDED AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSULTANT’S BUSINESS ENTITY.

CITY OF CARSON 701 East Carson Street
Report to Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 19. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Michael Whittiker, Community Services Director CS Parks & Recreation Subject: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SAMI’S REFEREES,LLC TO PROVIDE ON-CALL YOUTH SPORTS OFFICIATING SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S RECREATIONPROGRAMS (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
The City currently has an agreement with Sami’s Referees, LLC to provide on-call sports officiating services for the City’s Youth Sports programs. These services include providing trained referees and umpires to officiate games and ensure that league competitions are conducted fairly, safely, and in accordance with established rules. The current agreement is scheduled to expire on April 20, 2026.

To ensure that officiating services continue without interruption and that youth sports games are not canceled due to a lack of officials, the Recreation Division recently conducted a Request for Proposals (RFP) process (RFP No. 26-008) to select one or more qualified firms to provide these services for the City (see Exhibit No. 1). An RFP is a competitive procurement process that allows the City to invite qualified vendors to submit proposals outlining their experience, qualifications, and pricing to provide a specific service. The RFP sought proposals for officiating services for the City’s youth baseball, softball, flag football, soccer, and basketball leagues, which serve many youth participants in the community. The RFP also invited firms to submit proposals for adult sports officiating services, which are used for the City’s adult recreation leagues.

At the close of the proposal period, the City received one proposal, submitted by Sami’s Referees, LLC (see Exhibit No. 2). City staff reviewed and evaluated the proposal in accordance with the requirements outlined in the RFP and the City’s Purchasing Ordinance, which governs how the City conducts competitive procurements. Based on this evaluation, staff issued a Notice of Intent to Award recommending Sami’s Referees, LLC for the youth sports officiating services portion of the contract. However, staff is not recommending an award for adult sports officiating services under this RFP. During the evaluation process, staff determined that the pricing submitted by Sami’s Referees, LLC for adult league officiating services was higher than anticipated. As a result, staff intends to explore a separate procurement process in the future that will focus specifically on adult sports officiating services, which may allow the City to obtain more competitive pricing for those services.

In order to ensure that youth sports leagues continue to operate smoothly and without disruption, staff recommends that the City Council approve a new five-year agreement with Sami’s Referees, LLC to provide on-call officiating services for the City’s youth sports leagues, including baseball, softball, flag football, soccer, and basketball. The agreement would have an average annual cost not to exceed $224,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,120,000 over the five-year contract term (see Exhibit No. 4). Approval of this agreement will allow the City to continue providing consistent and reliable officiating services that support safe and organized youth sports programs for the community.

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:

1. WAIVE any minor irregularities or informalities in the proposal, in accordance with Carson Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2611(l)(2);

2. AWARD a contract for youth sports officiating services only and APPROVE the proposed Contract Services Agreement with Sami’s Referees, LLC, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,120,000 over a five- year term, beginning April 21, 2026 (Exhibit No. 4; “Agreement”); and,

3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement with Sami’s Referees, LLC, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

III. ALTERNATIVES

1. REJECT the proposal received for RFP No. 26-008 and DECLINE to award the proposed contract to Sami’s Referees, LLC. However, if this action is taken, staff would need to evaluate next steps, which may include issuing a new Request for Proposals or identifying another approach to ensure that youth sports officiating services continue without interruption.

2. TAKE any other action the City Council deems appropriate and consistent with applicable law.

IV. BACKGROUND
The City’s Youth Sports programs provide a wide range of opportunities for children and young adults in the community to participate in organized team sports. These programs help promote physical activity, teamwork, sportsmanship, and positive community engagement. Current youth sports offerings include baseball, softball, basketball, flag football, and soccer, each of which includes multiple age divisions to accommodate participants of different skill levels and age groups. Because these leagues operate throughout the year and involve many teams and scheduled games, there is an ongoing need for qualified and experienced sports officials, such as referees and umpires. These officials are responsible for enforcing the rules of the game, ensuring fair play, maintaining a safe environment for participants, and helping games run smoothly and on schedule.

Beginning in July 2018, the City transitioned to using contracted, on-call sports officiating services for the more advanced divisions of its Youth Sports programs. These divisions involve a higher level of competitive play and require officials with specialized experience and training. Prior to that time, the City trained and hired officials internally. However, contracting with a professional officiating service has allowed the City to access a larger pool of qualified officials and ensure consistent coverage for scheduled games.

The City’s current agreement with Sami’s Referees, LLC, which provides these officiating services, is scheduled to expire on April 20, 2026. To ensure that officiating services continue without interruption and that youth sports games are not canceled due to a lack of available officials, staff initiated Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 26-008 to solicit proposals from qualified firms interested in providing these services. At the conclusion of the RFP process, the City received one proposal, submitted by Sami’s Referees, LLC (see Exhibit No. 3). The proposal was reviewed and evaluated by a panel of City staff members in accordance with the evaluation criteria outlined in RFP No. 26-008 and consistent with the requirements of the City’s Purchasing Ordinance (Carson Municipal Code Section 2611(b)–(c)), which establishes the procedures for evaluating competitive proposals. The evaluation process considered several factors, such as the proposer’s experience, qualifications, staffing capacity, and pricing. Each proposal was scored using a standardized evaluation method designed to ensure a fair and consistent review process. An example of the evaluation criteria and the point-scoring methodology used for this RFP is provided below for reference.

No. Evaluation Criteria Max Points 1 Experience, References & Past Performance: Experience providing adult and youth sports officiating services. Experience with municipal or public agency sports program.

Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume, multi-sport schedules. Record of reliability, professionalism, and rules enforcement.
30 2 Staffing, Certifications & Organizational Capacity: Qualifications and experience of key management staff. Recruitment, training, and retention of officials. Confirmation that officials meet certification experience standards. Background screening process. Ability to consistently provide the required number of officials per game. 30 3 Technical Approach & Service Delivery Plan: Scheduling and assignment system.

Methods to ensure full game coverage, punctuality, and uniform compliance.

Communications protocols with City staff. Incident reporting, protest handling, and scorecard controls. Plan to handle last-minute changes, cancellations, and tournaments. 30 4 Cost Proposal: Reasonableness and competitiveness of rates. Completeness and clarity of Exhibit C Cost File. Inclusion of all required services, site checks, and administrative components. Overall best value to the City.
10 Total Points Possible: 100
At the conclusion of the RFP evaluation process, Sami’s Referees, LLC received evaluation scores of 96 and 93 from the two staff evaluators who reviewed the proposal. These scores reflect the firm’s overall qualifications, experience providing sports officiating services, staffing capacity, responsiveness to the RFP requirements, and the proposed cost of services. As part of the proposal, Sami’s Referees, LLC submitted a schedule of rates for providing officiating services for the various youth sports leagues operated by the City. These rates represent the cost for providing trained referees or umpires to officiate games across the different sports programs offered by the City. The submitted rate schedule from Sami’s Referees, LLC is summarized below.

Sport
Officials
per gameYear 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5
1A Baseball/Softball1 $75 $75 $75 $80 $80
2A Baseball/Softball1 $80 $80 $80 $85 $85
3A Baseball 2 $85 $85 $85 $85 $85
3A Softball 1 $90 $90 $90 $95 $95
4A Baseball 2 $85 $85 $85 $85 $85

Sandlot Flag Football2 $55 $55 $55 $55 $55
Rookie Flag Football2 $65 $65 $65 $65 $65
1A Flag Football 2 $70 $70 $70 $75 $75
2A Flag Football 2 $70 $70 $70 $75 $75
3A Flag Football 2 $70 $70 $70 $75 $75

Rookie Soccer 1 $65 $65 $65 $65 $65
1A Soccer 1 $75 $75 $75 $80 $80
2A Soccer 1 $75 $75 $75 $80 $80
3A Soccer 1 $75 $75 $75 $80 $80

Sandlot Basketball1 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50
Rookie Basketball2 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60
1A Basketball 2 $70 $70 $70 $75 $75
2A Basketball 2 $70 $70 $70 $75 $75
3A Basketball 2 $70 $70 $70 $75 $75
4A Basketball 2 $70 $70 $70 $75 $75
The RFP stated that the City may choose to award either a single contract or multiple contracts in order to create a panel of on-call vendors that could provide sports officiating services as needed. In this case, the City received one proposal, submitted by Sami’s Referees, LLC. After completing the evaluation process, staff determined that Sami’s Referees, LLC has the experience, qualifications, and staffing capacity necessary to continue providing the required officiating services for the City’s Youth Sports programs. The firm has also served as the City’s current provider of these services and has demonstrated the ability to reliably support the City’s youth sports leagues.

Based on this evaluation and the firm’s proven performance, staff concluded that Sami’s Referees, LLC can adequately provide the officiating services needed for the upcoming contract period. Accordingly, on March 4, 2026, the City issued a Notice of Intent to Award, which formally announced the City’s intent to enter into a new agreement with Sami’s Referees, LLC to provide youth sports officiating services. The proposed agreement would have a five-year contract term with a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,120,000, which represents an average annual amount not to exceed $224,000 for officiating services across the City’s youth sports leagues (see Exhibit No. 4). Approval of this agreement will allow the City to continue providing consistent and reliable officiating services that support the safe and organized operation of its Youth Sports programs.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no additional fiscal impact associated with this agreement. Funding for youth sports officiating services has already been included, and will continue to be included, in the City’s annual budget under the Youth Sports account (Account No. 101-90-950-701-6004). As a result, approval of the proposed agreement will utilize funds that have already been budgeted for this purpose and will not require any additional funding beyond what has been allocated in the City’s adopted budget.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. RFP No. 26-008

2. Bid Register

3. Sami’s Referees, LLC Proposal (Cover Letter & Cost Proposal)

4. Draft Contract Services Agreement with Sami’s Referees, LLC

Attachments

1. RFP No. 26-008

2. Bid Register

3. Sami’s Referees LLC Proposal

4. (Sami's Referees) Draft Contract Services Agreement.pdf 1 CITY OF CARSON

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP): #26-008

Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Manager is seeking sealed electronic proposals for:

PROFESSIONAL ON-CALL OFFICIATING SERVICES

FOR ADULT & YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS

ISSUE DATE: 01/29/2026
Q&A DEADLINE: 02/05/2026 at 10:00 AM
RFP DEADLINE: 02/19/2026 at 10:00 AM

https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=32461.

No late responses will be accepted. Any response for this solicitation not submitted through PlanetBids is unauthorized and will be considered invalid. Attempts to contact or lobby members of the City of Carson Staff or its Elected Officials during the bidding and evaluation period may result in disqualification. If a job walk, site visit, or pre- bid/pre-proposal meeting is designated as Mandatory above, attendance and sign-in are required for bid eligibility. If designated as Optional, attendance is encouraged.

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Josilla Togiola, Purchasing Manager

2 A. SUMMARY
The City of Carson (“City”), through its Community Services Department, is requesting proposals from qualified and experienced contractors to provide professional on-call sports officiating services for the City’s adult and youth recreational sports programs. The selected contractor(s) will be responsible for furnishing trained, certified, professional sports officials to officiate games across multiple sports, leagues, age divisions, and City facilities.

This solicitation may result in a single award or multiple awards, at the sole discretion of the City, based on proposer qualifications, expertise, capacity, and the City’s evolving needs. The City anticipates awarding within 90 days of the proposal deadli ne; however, additional time may be required to complete a thorough evaluation and negotiation process.

B. BACKGROUND
Incorporated as a general law city on February 20, 1968, the City of Carson became a California charter city on November 6, 2018, following voter approval. As one of the youngest municipalities in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, Carson has grow n significantly —from a population of 61,000 in 1968 to nearly 100,000 residents today. The City spans 19.2 square miles and is located less than 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles.

Carson is a culturally diverse and strategically located community with exceptional accessibility.

The City is served by four major freeways—the Harbor (110), San Diego (405), Artesia (91), and Long Beach (710) —and is conveniently near Los Angeles International Airport, Long Beach Airport, the Port of Los Angeles, and the Port of Long Beach. Public transportation options include the MTA Bus Line and the City-operated Carson Circuit, providing efficient local transit.

Known for its modern infrastructure and business-friendly environment, Carson is home to major petrochemical, electronics, automotive, aerospace, trucking, and high -tech industries. Many companies headquartered here have received regional and local beautification awards. Through strong public-private partnerships, Carson continues to foster economic vitality and a promising future.

C. GENERAL RFP POLICIES
The City of Carson reserves the right to modify this Request for Proposals (RFP) at its sole discretion. Any revisions or clarifications will be issued in writing through official addenda via PlanetBids. Oral communications or modifications will not be rec ognized. All addenda released during the solicitation period shall become part of this RFP.

Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City’s online bid management system (PlanetBids) by the specified due date and time. The City reserves the right to take any action deemed to be in its best interest.

Proposals may be withdrawn without penalty prior to the deadline by selecting the “Withdraw” option on Planet Bids. Once the deadline has passed and proposals are opened by the Purchasing Manager or designee, submissions may not be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) calendar days.

No contract shall exist unless and until the City Council formally awards a contract and full execution has occurred. If awarded, the contract is anticipated to be executed within approximately ninety (90) calendar days following the proposal due date; however, additional time may be required to complete a thorough evaluation and negotiation process. 3 Unless otherwise stated, all proposal documents must be submitted in PDF format. It is the sole responsibility of the proposer to ensure that all documents are properly formatted, complete, and successfully uploaded to the City’s online bid system. Incompl ete, corrupted, or unreadable submissions may be deemed nonresponsive.

For technical assistance with electronic submission (e.g., vendor registration, document upload, password reset, bid confirmation), proposers must contact PlanetBids directly at (818) 992-1771.

All questions or requests for clarification regarding this RFP must be submitted electronically through PlanetBids by the deadline specified in the RFP. Direct contact with City personnel or elected officials regarding this RFP is strictly prohibited. Any response not provided through PlanetBids is considered unauthorized and invalid.

Proposers are solely responsible for ensuring timely submission. Late proposals will not be accepted—no exceptions. A confirmation number with timestamp will be issued by PlanetBids upon successful submission. Only proposals with a verified timestamp will be considered.

This RFP does not commit the City of Carson to award a contract or to reimburse any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of a response. All materials submitted become the property of the City.

NOTE: E-bids are sealed and cannot be viewed by the City until the official closing date and time.

To withdraw a submission before the deadline, return to the PlanetBids portal and select the “Withdraw” option.

D. CITY’S RIGHTS RESERVED
The City reserves the right, at its sole discretion to:

1. Accept or reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the proposals.

2. Request clarification, correction, or additional information from any proposer regarding their submittal.

3. Conduct interviews or presentations with one or more of the highest-ranked proposers prior to making a final selection.

4. Reject non-conforming, non-responsive, or conditional proposals including any proposer who has previously failed to perform properly, has a record of noncompliance with contract requirements, or has engaged in conduct that may affect the proposer’s ability to perform responsibly;

5. Reissue the RFP, in whole or in part, or issue a modified solicitation as deemed necessary.

6. Select the proposal that best meets the City’s needs and represents the best overall value.

7. Negotiate contract terms, including scope, schedule, and compensation, with the tentatively selected proposer(s).

8. Award a contract or contracts based solely on written proposals, without interviews; and

9. Modify or clarify evaluation criteria or procedures prior to commencing the evaluation process, with appropriate notice to all proposers.

10. Award contracts to more than one proposer if such action is determined to be advantageous to the City.

11. Withhold award or not award a contract if the proposals received do not meet the City’s needs, if funding changes, or if the City’s needs change.

12. Take any action it deems necessary to protect the City’s interests, including actions not specifically described in this section but permitted by law; and to

13. Cancel, postpone, or extend the RFP process at any time prior to contract award, without 4 liability of obligation to any proposer.

E. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
All proposals in response to this RFP must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids no later than the due date and time established on the cover page of this solicitation document. All proposal submission documents must be signed and dated by an official authorized to legally bind the entity and enter into a contract. All proposal submission documents shall be uploaded in PDF format.

It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to ensure sufficient time to prepare, scan, and upload your documents into PlanetBids prior to the deadline, as the system will lock and not allow entry of bids after the designated deadline. Any technical questions regarding the use of PlanetBids must be directed to PlanetBids.

Failure to include all required Sections and Attachments may result in a proposal being deemed nonresponsive. All proposals shall include the following, at minimum:

1. Required Proposal Sections – Proposals shall not exceed 20 pages, Cost File and Required General Attachments are not to be included in the proposal page limit.  Cover Letter and Company Profile – Signed by an officer of the firm authorized to execute a contract with the City. The primary contact’s name, phone number, email, and mailing address shall also be included.
 Proposer Qualifications – Summarize the qualifications of the Proposer. Include general information such as, but not limited to, the number of years in business, areas of expertise, etc.
 Key Staff and Team – identify Key Staff that will be assigned to the project and include a description of their skills, qualifications, and experience. Include a proposed project structure and organization chart.
 Project Understanding – Demonstrate an understanding of the Scope, key goals, and objectives.
 Project Approach and Work Plan – Include a detailed work approach and methodology, incorporating project stages, deliverables, project milestones, project timeline, and any other necessary information required to complete the Scope of Services.  Subcontractor List (if applicable) – Include a list of subcontractors, if applicable, that will be utilized to complete the Scope of Work. Identify the subcontractor’s qualifications and extent of work to be performed by each subcontractor. Include a summary of the subcontractor’s qualifications, key personnel, primary contact name, phone number, and email.
• The majority of the work required herein must be performed by the awarded contractor. The work may not be subcontracted to another contractor unless the subcontractor has been included in the Proposal, or a substitution has been approved in writing by the City’s Contracting Officer in advance of work performed.

2. Cost File – Attached as Exhibit C
 Cost File
All cost information must be:
• Completed using the official Cost File form provided (Attached as Exhibit C) • Entered directly into the PlanetBids system as line items, if applicable.

Failure to complete both steps may result in your bid being deemed non-responsive. • Bidder shall provide everything necessary, at their own expense, to deliver the required products and services. This includes, but is not limited to, labor, preparation work, materials, supplies, parts, tools, and equipment. The lump sum bid price must encompass all 5 necessary materials, labor, and fees required to fulfill the contract obligations. • All permits, licenses, and fees must be obtained and paid for solely by the awarded Bidder. • The City is exempt from federal taxes; therefore, federal taxes must not be included in the bid price. However, the City is required to pay applicable sales tax on purchases, which must be included as a separate line item within the total bid price. • The following additional charges will not be allowed under this contract: fuel surcharges, mileage rates, fines, entertainment, advertising, or any other costs deemed inappropriate for reimbursement with public funds.

3. Required General Attachments – Attached as Exhibit A  Affidavit of Non-Collusion and Non-Discrimination
 Affidavit of Non-Federal Lobbyist Requirement
 Bidder/Proposer Affidavit
 Client Reference List
 Debarment and Suspension Certification
 Acknowledgment of Insurance Endorsements – Insurance requirements are outlined in Section 5.1 of the City’s Form Contract (Attached as Exhibit B)  W9 (cover page only)
 Modifications to the City’s Form Contract (Attached as Exhibit B) • Proposers requesting modification to the City’s Form Contract (Attached as Exhibit B) shall include a redlined version at the time of submission for the City’s consideration. • Award is based on a successful negotiation. Failure of the City and any proposer to reach a mutual agreement regarding the Contract or any other portions of the award, may result in the City moving to negotiation with another proposer.

F. QUESTIONS AND ADDENDA
Any requests for clarification or other questions must be submitted via PlanetBids using the Q&A tab no later than the date and time established on the cover page of this solicitation document.

No verbal requests or requests made in any other format will be accepted. Each question must be submitted separately, not combined into a single submission or written in paragraph form. Be sure to include the corresponding Section and page number with each question.

Requests submitted for City’s consideration of proposed terms and conditions, including modifications to the City’s RFP and/or standard form Contract Services Agreement (Attached as Exhibit B) must be included at the time of proposal submission. Such requests should include an attachment in PDF format or company letterhead that shows the requested modifications.

The City will provide formal answers to all questions. Change to the RFP itself shall only be made by the City via formal written addenda. Addenda will be published and distributed through the Vendor Portal. All addenda shall become a part of the RFP document requiring both signature and acknowledgment by the proposer. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to ensure that they have received the entire RFP including any questions, answers, and addenda by visiting the City of Carson Planet Bids Vendor Portal.

Type of Question Contact Contact Info
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Contract
PlanetBids Post directly to
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Use of PlanetBids PlanetBids (818) 992-1771
6 G. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be considered responsive and responsible, proposers must meet the following minimum qualifications. The City may require proposers to submit documentation verifying compliance at any time during the evaluation process or contract term.  Contractor Qualifications

1. Proposer must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience providing organized sports officiating services for municipal, school district, league, or a comparable recreational sports programs.

2. Proposers must demonstrate experience managing and staffing officials for multiple sports, age divisions, and facilities, including scheduling, training, supervision, and performance management.

3. Proposers must have the organizational capacity to provide sufficient certified officials to support a high-volume, year-round sports program involving thousands of games annually.
 Official Certification Requirements
All officials provided under any resulting agreement must, at a minimum:

1. Be currently certified by a recognized governing body or officiating association appropriate to the sport(s) being officiated, such as but not limited to:
• California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)
• National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS) • Baseball/Softball: USA Softball, USSSA (United States Specialty Sports Association, PONY, (Protect Our Nation’s Youth) or Babe Ruth (baseball/softball)
• Soccer: USSF (U.S. Soccer Federation), CalSouth, or AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization)
• Basketball: NFHS, CIF, or IAABO (International Association of Approved Basketball Officials)
• or other City-approved equivalent organizations

2. Maintain current-year rules certification and training applicable to each sport officiated.

3. Possess document training or experience officiating at a level appropriate to the assigned league and age division.

The City reserves the right to approve or reject any official based on certification status, experience, performance, or conduct.
 Background & Safety Requirements

1. Proposer and all assigned officials must successfully complete the City’s mandated background screening prior to assignment.

2. Officials must complete youth safety and conduct training, including but not limited to:

City’s Purchasing
Process
Josilla Togiola,
Purchasing
Manager
[email protected],
(310) 952-1758
7 o Sexual harassment prevention training
o Concussion awareness and play safety training

3. Proposer must maintain documentation of all background checks and training certifications and provide copies upon request.
 Compliance with Local Business Requirements: The proposer must be qualified to conduct business within the City of Carson, including maintaining a valid City business license and the required insurance coverage for the duration of the contract. A valid City business license and certificate of insurance are only required of the selected awardee and must be obtained prior to contract award. It is not required at the time of proposal submission.

H. PREVAILING WAGES REQUIREMENTS
It is the sole responsibility of the proposer to carefully review the scope of work and determine whether any portion of the work is subject to prevailing wage requirements. The proposer shall include any associated labor costs accordingly in their proposal.

Proposers must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. Contractors are responsible for maintaining active DIR registration for the duration of the contract.

Pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1771, certain types of work, including but not limited to maintenance, installation, repair, or construction, may be considered public works and therefore subject to prevailing wage requirements as established by t he DIR for the locality in which the work is performed, for each craft, classification, or type of worker required.

Prevailing wage determinations may be found on the DIR website at: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr If any portion of the work is deemed subject to prevailing wage, the contractor shall comply with all applicable requirements, including but not limited to:
• Paying not less than the applicable prevailing wage rates; • Submitting certified payroll records to the DIR via the online portal; • Complying with all DIR and Labor Code requirements regarding public works projects.

The City shall not be responsible for any additional costs incurred due to a proposer’s failure to consider or comply with prevailing wage requirements, if applicable.

I. PROPOSAL OPENING, DOCUMENT REVIEW, AND AWARD OF CONTRACT Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of the responsiveness to all requirements and provisions of this RFP. The City reserves the right to award one or multiple contracts.

Unless all proposals are rejected, the award shall be made in accordance with the Carson Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2611(c) Professional Services Procurement.

An evaluation panel, consisting of City staff and/or other individuals selected by City staff, will review and evaluate all timely and responsive proposals. The City will negotiate the final scope and fee with the highest -ranked proposer. If negotiations fail to produce an agreement, the City may then negotiate with the next highest-ranked proposer.

The evaluation process may include 1 or 2 phases, at the City’s sole discretion:

Phase 1 – Proposal Review
In Phase 1, proposals will be scored based solely on the written submissions according to the following criteria:

Phase 2 – Interview/Presentations (Optional)
If deemed necessary, the City may conduct interviews or oral presentations with the highest-scoring firms from Phase 1. The results of Phase 2, combined with the Phase 1 evaluation, will be used to finalize the proposer rankings. The City reserves the right to conduct Phase 2 evaluations or proceed to contract negotiation based solely on the written proposals.

Criteria Maximum
Points
Experience, References & Past
Performance

Experience providing adult and youth sports officiating services.

Experience with municipal or public agency sports programs.

Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume, multi-sport schedules.

Record of reliability, professionalism, and rule enforcement. 30 Staffing, Certifications &
Organizational Capacity
Qualifications and experience of key management staff.

Recruitment, training, and retention of officials.

Confirmation that officials meet certification experience standards.

Background screening process.

Ability to consistently provide the required number of officials per game.
30 Technical Approach & Service
Delivery Plan
Scheduling and assignment system.

Methods to ensure full game coverage, punctuality, and uniform compliance.

Communication protocols with City staff.

Incident reporting, protest handling, and scorecard controls.

Plans to handle last-minute changes, cancellations, and tournaments. 30 Cost Proposal Reasonableness and competitiveness of rates.

Completeness and clarity of Exhibit C Cost File.

Inclusion of all required services, site checks, and administrative components.

Overall best value to the City.
10 Total Points Possible 100

Performance Expectations

The successful Contractor(s) shall be required to meet the following performance standards. The City reserves the right to monitor performance, require corrective action plans, and consider KPI results in determining continued contract eligibility, task assignments, and/or contract extensions.

Game Coverage & Staffing

Games fully staffed 98% or higher of all scheduled games staffed with the required number of officials
No-shows Zero tolerance goal; corrective action required if more than 1% per month
Backup coverage Contractor must demonstrate ability to replace officials within 2 hours of notice
Tournament & playoff coverage 100% coverage required

Punctuality & Professional Conduct

In-time arrival 95%+ of officials arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled start Uniform compliance 100% of officials in proper CIF-compliant uniform Professional conduct Zero substantiated incidents of unprofessional behavior

Scorecards, Reporting & Documentation

Scorecard completeness 98%+ accurate and complete submission rate Incident reports 100% submitted within 24 hours
Protest documentation 100% compliance with City rulebooks

Training, Knowledge & Rule Enforcement

Certified/qualified officials 100% meet CIF/NFHS-equivalent experience City-specific rules training 100% completion prior to season start Season startup readiness Officials list delivered before first game

Communication & Responsiveness

Schedule accuracy 99%+ accurate assignments
Response time to City Same business day acknowledgment; 24-hour resolution goal Cancellation processing Notifications issued within 30 minutes of City notice

Overall Contract Performance

Season performance rating Satisfactory or higher on City evaluations Complaint resolution 90%+ resolved within 5 business days Corrective actions Implemented within 10 business days
Renewal consideration KPI performance used in extension decisions

SCOPE OF SERVICES
RFP 26-008

PROFESSIONAL ON-CALL OFFICIATING SERVICES FOR

ADULT & YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS

PROJECT SCOPE & SPECIFICATIONS

The Contractors are to provide officiating services for the City’s Adult and Youth Sports programs in an unbiased, professional manner that is consistent with set league rules, and guidelines. The term of the agreement shall be for up to three (3) years wi th an option for two (2) one-year extensions.

It is estimated that Contractors (collectively, if more than one contract is awarded, with the allocation of work being in the sole discretion of the City) will officiate over 3800 games throughout the City over the course of a calendar year. Work will be performed in accordance with the project scope and specifications set forth herein, without limitation.

DESCRIPTION OF OFFICIATING SERVICES

General Information:

A. Games will be held at any or all of the following locations:
a. Calas Park
1000 E. 220th Street
Carson, CA 90745

b. Carriage Crest Park
23800 S. Figueroa Street
Carson, CA 90745

c. Carson Park
21411 S. Orrick Avenue
Carson, CA 90745

d. Del Amo Park
703 E. Del Amo Boulevard
Carson, CA 90746

e. Dolphin Park
21205 Water Street
Carson, CA 90745

f. Dominguez Park
21330 Santa Fe Avenue
Carson, CA 90810

g. Hemingway Park
700 E. Gardena Boulevard

Carson, CA 90746

h. James M Foisia Park
23410 Catskill Avenue
Carson, CA 90745

i. Stevenson Park
17400 Lysander Drive
Carson, CA 90746

j. Veterans Park/Veteran Sportscomplex
22400 Moneta Avenue
Carson, CA 90745

k. Carson High School
22328 S. Main Street
Carson, CA 90745

l. Rancho Dominguez Preparatory
4110 Santa Fe Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90810

m. Curtiss Middle School
1254 E. Helmick Street
Carson, CA 90746

n. Stephen White Middle School
22102 Figueroa Street
Carson, CA 90745

A. All games will be played weeknights starting as early as 5:00 p.m. and going as late as 10:30 p.m. Games on weekends can start as early as 8:00 a.m. and go as late as 10:00 p.m. Games may be rescheduled by City at any time.

B. Adult Baseball Seasons: There will be three (3) seasons per calendar year, each with a maximum of 300 regular season games and 30 playoff games for a total of 330 games maximum for the season. Seasons will run as follows:

Winter – January through April
Summer – May through August
Fall – September through December
C. Adult Softball Seasons : There will be four (4) seasons per calendar year, each with a maximum of 200 regular season games and 20 playoff games for a total of 220 games maximum for the season. Seasons will run as follows:

Winter – January through March
Spring – April through June
Summer – July through September

Fall – October through December

A maximum of eight (8) tournaments may be added by City throughout the year.

D. Youth Baseball/Softball Season: There will be a maximum of 600 games, playoffs, for the season starting no earlier than April 1 st and ending no later than July 15 th. There will be a maximum of 190 games, including playoffs, for the Dodger Dreamteam Summer League, starting no earlier than July 1 st and ending no later than August 31 st. Tournaments may be added by City after the conclusion of the regular season.

E. Adult 8 Player Flag Football: There will be a maximum of 100 regular season games and 20 playoff games for a total of 120 games for the season, starting no earlier than February 1 st and ending no later than May 30th .

F. Youth Flag Football: There will be a maximum of 150 games, including playoffs, for the season starting no earlier than September 1st and ending no later than December 15th. Tournaments may be added by City after the conclusion of the regular season.

G. Youth Soccer: There will be a maximum of 400 games, including playoffs, for the season starting no earlier than September 1st and ending no later than December 15th. Tournaments may be added by City after the conclusion of the regular season.

H. Adult Basketball Seasons : There will be four (4) seasons per calendar year, each with a maximum of 400 regular season games and 40 playoff games for a maximum total of 440 games for the season. Seasons will run as follows:

Winter – January through March
Spring – April through June
Summer – July through September
Fall – October through December

I. Youth Basketball Season: There will be a maximum of 650 games, including playoffs, for the season starting no earlier than December 1 st and ending no later than February 28 th. There will be a maximum of 50 games for the Summer Run League, starting no earlier than July 1 st and ending no later than August 31. Tournaments may be added by City after the conclusion of the regular season.

J. Youth clinic games for the Rookie & Sandlot divisions consist of a maximum 300 games for basketball, a maximum of 75 games for football, and a maximum of 350 games for soccer.

Specifications

1. Contractors must have all required insurance (per this RFP and the Contract Services Agreement) prior to commencement of contract and must maintain it throughout the term of the contract. In the event uncertified officials are used, prior authorization by the City is required.

2. Contractors must provide sufficient qualified staff (over the age of 18) to perform the services proposed.

3. Completion of the City’s mandated background screening check is required for Contractor and all personnel, instructors, staff, or contractors associated with provision of professional officiating services.

4. Contractors are responsible for providing the City with officials that have the knowledge and experience to effectively to officiate adult and youth games effectively, confidently and objectively throughout the City.

5. Contractors are required to ensure that their game officials have the required experience and background to officiate at a level that's equivalent to being CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) or NFHS (National Federation of State High School) certified.

6. For Adult Sports, officials will be compensated at the game site by each participating team. By submitting a proposal, proposers understand, acknowledge and agree that City is not responsible for providing compensation to officials for Adult Sports games, and that payment is the sole responsibility of the Adult Sports program participants/teams. However, proposers are required to include pricing for all proposed Adult Sports program officiating services in their cost proposals submitted in response to t his RFP, so that firm pricing can be set and made known to the Adult Sports participants/teams.

7. Contractors are responsible to fiscally manage the officiating services for Adult and Youth Sports in coordination with the City Recreation Division, and to maintain complete accounting records and implement appropriate accounting controls consistent with standard business practices. Accounting records shall be available for audit/inspection by the City during regular working hours.

8. Contractors are required to adhere to Federal and State financial reporting requirements.

Provide financial statements on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis to the City Finance Department within 30 days of the period end.

9. Contractors are required to secure and maintain all licenses necessary to do business in Los Angeles County, California, City of Carson, and State of California. All licenses and permits are to be obtained at Contractors’ expense.

10. Contractors are responsible for payment of any and all pertinent federal, state, or local self- employment, Workers Compensation or income taxes, or other assessments levied by governmental authorities on any monies earned as a result of the Adult and Y outh Sports officiating services contractual relationship with the City. The City is to be reimbursed for any claim or assessment, including interest and penalties, by any taxing authority arising out of Contractors’ failure to fulfill the foregoing responsibilities.

11. Contractors shall not incur any costs or expenses on behalf of the City, except as specifically approved in advance and in writing by the City.

12. Contractors shall maintain complete and adequate accounting records supporting all charges, fees, expenses and costs associated with the contract.

13. Contractors shall provide, at the game site, one (1) umpire for each assigned 1A/2A division baseball and all softball games, two (2) umpires for each assigned 3A division baseball game, two (2) officials for each assigned flag football game, one (1) official for each assigned soccer game, and two (2) officials for each assigned basketball game except for Clinic Sandlot games, which shall be one (1) official for each assigned game. Consultant shall supply the required number of officials/umpires as specified above to cover all scheduled games as assigned by the City (vis its Contract Officer). Upon a 24 hours’ notice, additional officials/umpires may be requested by City for any and all games, including playoffs and tournament games.

14. The City will give a 2-hour minimum advanced notice of any cancelled or rescheduled games.

This allows time to contact officials that game/games are cancelled. If the City fails to provide the 2-hour notice of cancellation, a one game fee will be paid. No other fees shall be charged.

15. Games that are cancelled at the scheduled starting time, due to bad weather, will be paid a one game fee. If any subsequent games are scheduled, game officials are to remain on site, unless dismissed by a site supervisor.

16. When Contractors receive more than a 2-hour notice for any game(s) that have been cancelled or rescheduled a $10 fee per game will be paid. No other fees will be paid.

17. In the event that there is a scheduling error by the Contractors or a no-show by officials which requires any scheduled game(s) to be cancelled, the Contractors will be assessed a fee that is equal to 50% of contracted per game fee for each cancelled game. No other fees will be paid.

18. Contractors shall require each game official to be at the assigned game location no less than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled game time. Game officials are not to leave the facility during the time frame in which they are assigned to officiate and must remain on site during any forfeited game(s), unless dismissed by a site supervisor. Contractors must notify the Youth Sports Coordinator of any games that were forfeited and the reason for the forfeiture.

19. Contractors will be notified of a game official's late arrival. City may request or require that Contractor not schedule a specific game official that has repeatedly arrived after the designated starting time of their scheduled game(s).

20. All game officials provided by Contractors are required to wear the correct uniform. Uniforms are to meet the standards set by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and the City.

21. Contractors are responsible for ensuring that all scheduled game officials are knowledgeable and familiar with the City’s rules and modifications for each sport and that these rules will be properly enforced at each game throughout the season. Upon request and with just cause as determined by City based on demonstrated poor knowledge or familiarity with the foregoing, City may request or require that Contractors not schedule a specific game official.

22. Game officials will sign and properly complete all score cards during each baseball, softball, flag football and soccer game. The following information must be recorded on each score card:

List of players for each team, names of the teams playing, current date, actual starting and ending game times, name(s) of official(s), location of game, the results of any pre-game coin toss; indication of when substitutes have entered/exited the game, number of runs, touchdowns or goals scored, last out of inning per team, number of innings pitched by pitcher, number of timeouts taken and the final game score for each team. Game officials are required to document all necessary game information related to a protest on the game score card, as outlined in the section titled 'Protests’ in the City of Carson Youth Sports Rule Book for each sport. Contractors will be assessed a fee/liquidated damages equal to 50% of the contracted game fee for each score card that game officials fail to comply with this requirement, as in that event City would need to track down/reconstruct this information.

23. In the case of a game protested over a misapplication of a rule, and such protest is upheld, that game will be replayed from the point of protest.

24. Contractors are required to notify and submit a written statement of reported information to the Youth Sports Coordinator on any protest that is brought to the game official’s attention within 24-hours of the conclusion of the game. Any coach, player or s pectator ejections shall also be reported to the Youth Sports Coordinator within 24 -hours of the conclusion of the game. Game officials must submit a written statement describing the incident and the action that was taken by the official.

25. Contractors shall require game officials to cooperate with City staff concerning any incident or injury situations and will provide the name(s) and phone number(s) of any official(s) upon request. Game officials will supply any/all information necessary for proper documentation by site supervisor regarding incident or injury situations.

26. City staff members can evaluate game officials on a random basis throughout the course of the regular season and tournament play. Evaluations will be discussed with the Contractors when necessary. Contractors agree that the City may terminate any contr act services agreement for cause based upon (without limitation) game officials not meeting an acceptable level of evaluation standards as determined by City staff.

27. Contractors agree that City staff members have the right to evaluate, and when justified, refuse the service of any official. Written justification will be provided to the Contractor explaining why a game official was precluded from performing such contract services.

28. Contractors are responsible for ensuring that all game officials are aware that their presence and actions, while officiating, must always represent the city in the best possible manner.

29. City’s Contract Officer or the Adult and/or Youth Sports Coordinators will assign, and may add or delete, games as necessary, and charges for added or deleted games will be pursuant to Exhibit C – Schedule of Compensation. The number of games scheduled in total shall depend on the number of participants registered, and the number of scheduled games assigned to each successful proposer(s) will be in the sole discretion of the City’s Contract Officer. The

City shall provide updated assigned schedules to Contractors when they become available schedules to Contractors when they become available

30. Cost proposals submitted should be all inclusive of services provided and shall include assignor fees, site checks, and official payment. Please provide cost proposals in Exhibit C, below.

31. Proposers should include any fees associated with site checks in the cost proposal along with a brief description of what is to be accomplished during a site check and how often they will occur.

32. Contractors shall submit an invoice bi -weekly to the Recreation Division. For Adult Sports officiating services, Attn: Adult Sports Coordinator, Matt Jordan and for Youth Sports officiating services, Attn: Youth Sports Coordinator, Nancy Rusas. The coordinators will review invoices and submit them to the Finance Department to process payment.

33. Contractors agree to maintain and honor all terms, conditions and specifications of the proposal for any additions to programs during the dates listed in the scope.

34. At the start of the sport season, Contractors shall provide a list containing the names and certifications of all officials that may be assigned to work games to the Adult and Youth Sports Coordinators. The preference is for contractors to use a cloud-based program like Arbiter or similar when assigning game officials, so that the City’s Contract Officer and the Adult and Youth Sports Coordinators will have the ability to access assignments and confirm that all games are covered.

35. Each task shall be indicated by a written request produced by the Contract Officer with a description of the work to be performed, and the time desired for completion. All tasks shall be carried out in conformity with all provisions of this Agreement.

36. Consultant must prepare a written description of the requested tasks including all components and subtasks; the costs to perform the task (“Task Budget”), using the itemized fees in Exhibit C, Schedule of Compensation, whenever a requested task is provided for in Exhibit C; explain how the cost was determined; and, a schedule for completion of the task (“Task Completion Date”); which shall all collectively be referred to as the “Task Proposal”.

[END OF SCOPE OF SERVICES]

Purchasing Division
701 E. Carson Street
Carson, CA 90745

EXHIBIT A

GENERAL ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A contains the City’s required forms and attachments. All forms must be completed and submitted; failure to do so may result in disqualification.  Bidder/Proposer Affidavit
 Affidavit of Non-Collusion and Non-Discrimination
 Affidavit of Non-Federal Lobbyist Requirement
 Debarment and Suspension Certification
 Acknowledgment of Insurance Endorsements
 Client Reference List
 Certification of Compliance with Labor Code Section 3700  W9

Bidde
r/Proposer Affidavit
Bidder/Proposer Name: _________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ____ _____________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Main Contact & Title: _________________________________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________ Phone: __________________________________ B

IDDER/PROPOSER SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION AND CERTIFICATION Per the California Corporate Code, Business and Processions Code, the Bidder's/ Proposer’s Bylaws/Operating Agreement and/or the attached Board Resolutions (if applicable), I/we hereby verity the following:

1. That
I/we am/are (an) authorized signatory(ies) for the Bidder/Proposer and as such am/are authorized t
o sign and bind the Bidder/Proposer to contract with the City of Carson;

2. T
hat the bid/proposal was not made in the interest or behalf of any person, partnership, company, association, organization or corporation not named or disclosed;

3. T
hat the bid/proposal is genuine; that all statements of fact in the bid/proposal are true;

4. T
hat the Bidder has not been debarred from participation in any State or Federal works project; Signature:
___________________________
Date: _____________________________
Name: _____________________________
Title: _____________________________
Signature:
____________________________
Date: _____________________________
Name: _____________________________
Title: _____________________________
BIDDER/PROPOSER AUTHORITY IS PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH:
Bidder/Proposer's Bylaws/Operating Agreement Section: _____________________________ Board Resolution
Corporate or Business Professions Code
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the signature authorization status of any individual changes at any time, it is the responsibility of the Bidder to contact the authorized City Staff regarding the change and to complete and submit new Bidder Information Form. Incorrect information on file may delay the processing of any of the documents submitted.

Purchasing Division
701 E. Carson Street
Carson, CA 90745
A
ffidavit of Non-Collusion and Non-Discrimination
I hereby swear (or affirm) under the penalty of perjury:

T
hat the attached proposal or bid has been arrived at by the responder independently and has been submitted without collusion with and without any agreement, understanding, or planned common course of action with any other firm or entity designed to limit fair and open competition; T
hat the contents of the proposal or bid response have not been communicated by the responder or its employees or agents to any person not an employee or agent of the responder and will not be communicated to any such persons prior to the official opening of the solicitation responses; and T
he proposer/bidder does not and shall not discriminate, will provide equal employment practices, and will adhere to an affirmative action program to ensure that in their employment practices, persons are employed and employees are treated equally and without regard to or because of race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status or medical condition.

I c
ertify that the above statements are true and accurate.

Authorized Official:

1. N
o Federal appropriated funds have been paid, by or on behalf of the above named firm to any pers on f
or influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an of
ficer of employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, loan or cooperative agreement, an d any
extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification thereof, and;

2. I
f any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee or any agency, a Member of Congress or employee of Congress or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant loan, or cooperative agreement, the above named firm shall complete and submit Standard Form- LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying”, in accordance with its instructions, and;

3. T
he above-name firm shall require that the language of this certification be included in the awar d doc
uments for all sub-awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub-grants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreement) and that all sub-recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into the transaction imposed by Section 1352 Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

Authorized Official:

I
am a duly authorized representative of (“Consultant”). Consultant certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that Consultant, including its principals:

I
s not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or agency, and not does not have a proposed debarment pending;
H
as not within the three-year period preceding this certification been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against it for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state or local) transaction, contract, or subcontract under a public transaction; for violation of federal or state antitrust statutes; or for commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements or receiving stolen property; I
s not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (federal, state, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (2) above; and
H
as not within the three-year period preceding this certification had one or more public transactions (federal, state or local) terminated for cause or default.

C
onsultant further certifies that Consultant, including its principals, is not listed on the government -wide exclusions in the System for Award Management.

C
onsultant acknowledges that falsely providing this certification may result in criminal prosecution or administrative sanctions, and that this certification is a required component of all proposals in response to this IFB/RFP/RFQ.

A
proposal that does not include a completed and signed version of this certification will be deemed incomplete and materially nonresponsive, and will not be considered.

Authorized Official:

Signature:___________________________
Date: _____________________________
Name: _____________________________
Title: _____________________________
Purchasing Division
701 E. Carson Street
Carson, CA 90745
A
cknowledgment of Insurance Endorsements
In recognition of _________________________________ (“Company”) having submitted a proposal or bid to the City of Carson IFB/RFP/RFQ #_______________, dated ________________, 202__ (“RFP”/”IFB”/”RFQ”), issued by the City of Carson (“City”), and in further recognition that the City requires Company to comply with certain insurance requirements (i) as set forth in Section ______ (“Insurance Provisions”) of the Agreement (which Agreement is defined in and made part of the IFB/RFP/RFQ ) and (ii) t
he Other Insurance requirements described in the IFB/RFP/RFQ, if any, I represent that I am the aut
horized Insurance Broker of Record for Company, and by signing below, I acknowledge, warrant and r
epresent that Company meets the requirements set forth in Insurance Provisions and any applicable O
ther Insurance requirements, and if requested , shall furnish all the insurance endorsements prescribe d i
n the Insurance Provisions and Other Insurance within thirty (30) days of contract award, as respecting. [
PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY]
____ General Liability
____ Automobile Liability
____ Worker’s Compensation
____ Professional Liability
____ Pollution Liability
Other Insurance Provisions:
____ Cyber Liability
____ Crime Insurance
____ Bonds
____
________________________________ ____________________________________ Name of Insurer [Print] Name, Title [Print]
____
________________________________ ____________________________________ Signature Date
Purchasing Division
701 E. Carson Street
Carson, CA 90745
Cli
ent Reference List
Provide at least 3 references for projects of similar scope and capacity completed within the last 3 years. The City reserves the right to contact any references provided.

Bidder/Proposer Name: ______________________________________________________

1. Clie
nt Name: __________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ Contact: ___________________________ Email: _____________________________ Project Description: _________________________________________________________ Project Start: _______________________ Project End: ________________________ Project Budget: _____________________

2. Client Name: __________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ Contact: ___________________________ Email: _____________________________ Project Description: _________________________________________________________ Project Start: _______________________ Project End: ________________________ Project Budget: _____________________

3. Client Name: __________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ Contact: ___________________________ Email: _____________________________ Project Description: _________________________________________________________ Project Start: _______________________ Project End: ________________________ Project Budget: _____________________
Authorized Official:

Signature: ___________________________
Date: _____________________________
Name: _____________________________
Title: _____________________________
Purchasing Division
701 E. Carson Street
Carson, CA 90745
City of Carson Purchasing Division 701 E. Carson Street Carson, CA 90745Certification of Compliance with Labor Code Section 3700Name of Firm: _______________________________________________________________________Acting on behalf of the above-certify as follows: Consultant is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code, which require every employer to insured against-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and will comply with such provisions before commencing the oposal. CONSULTANT By: __________________________Title: __________________________Date: __________________________

Purchasing Division
701 E. Carson Street
Carson, CA 90745

EXHIBIT B

CITY FORM CONTRACT
Exhibit B contains the City’s standard contract template, provided for reference.

Proposers seeking modifications must submit a redlined version with their proposal for the City’s consideration. Award is contingent upon successful negotiations; if agreement cannot be reached, the City may proceed with another proposer.

CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT
By and Between

CITY OF CARSON
and
_____________________________________

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AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES

BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND
____________________
THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES (herein “Agreemen t”) is made and entered into this ____ day of ________, 2026 by and between the CITY OF CARSON, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and ___________________________, _________________ (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as “Party” and hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

RECITALS
A. City has sought, by issuance of a Request for Proposals or Invitation for Bids, the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement.

C. Pursuant to the City of Carson’s Municipal Code, City has authority to enter into and execute this Agreement.

ARTICLE 1. SERVICES OF CONSULTANT

1.1 Scope of Services.

As a material inducement to the City entering into this Agreement, Consultant represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience, and facilities necessary to properly perform the services required under this Agreement in a thorough, competent, and professional manner, and is experienced in performing the work and services contemplated herein. Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its ability, experience and talent, perform all services described herein. Consultant covenants that it shall follow the highest professional standards in performing the work and services required hereunder and that all materials will be both of good quality as well as fit for the purpose intended. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase “highest 01007.0001/644685.1 -2 -
professional standards” shall mean those standards of practice recognized by one or more first - class firms performing similar work under similar circumstances.

1.2 Consultant’s Proposal.

1.3 Compliance with Law.

Consultant shall keep itself informed concerning, and shall render all services hereunder in accordance with, all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the City and any Federal, State or local governmental entity having jurisdiction in effect at the time service is rendered.

1.4 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Assessments.

1.5 Familiarity with Work.

By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that Consultant (i) has thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (ii) has carefully considered how the services should be performed, and (iii) fully understands the facil ities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. If the services involve work upon any site, Consultant warrants that Consultant has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the co nditions there existing, prior to commencement of services hereunder. Should the Consultant discover any latent or unknown conditions, which will materially affect the performance of the services hereunder, Consultant shall immediately inform the City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Consultant’s risk until writt en instructions are received from the Contract Officer.

1.6 Care of Work.

1.7 Further Responsibilities of Parties.

Both parties agree to use reasonable care and diligence to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement. Both parties agree to act in good faith to execute all instruments, prepare all documents and take all actions as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement. Unless hereafter specified, neither party shall be responsible for the service of the other.

1.8 Additional Services.

City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the services, without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said work. No such extra work may be undertaken unless a written order is first given by the Contract Officer to the Consultant, incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum for the actual costs of the extra work, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreem ent, which said adjustments are subject to the written approval of the Consultant. Any increase in compensation of up to ten percent (10%) of the Contract Sum or $25,000, whichever is less; or, in the time to perform of up to one hundred eighty (180) days, may be approved by the Contract Officer. Any greater increases, taken either separately or cumulatively, must be approved by the City Council. It is expressly understood by Consultant that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to services specifically set forth in the Scope of Services. Consultant hereby acknowledges that it accepts the risk that the services to be provided pursuant to the Scope of Services may be more costly or time consuming than Consultant anticipates and that Consultant shall not be entitled to additional compensation therefor. City may in its sole and absolute discretion have similar work done by other contractors. No claims for an increase in the Contract Sum or time for performance shall be valid unless the procedures established in this Section are followed.

1.9 Special Requirements.

ARTICLE 2. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.

2.1 Contract Sum.

2.2 Method of Compensation.

The method of compensation may include: (i) a lump sum payment upon completion; (ii) payment in accordance with specified tasks or the percentage of completion of the services; (iii) payment for time and materials based upon the Consultant’s rates as specified in the Schedule of Compensation, provided that (a) time estimates are provided for the performance of sub tasks, (b) contract retention is maintained, and (c) the Contract Sum is not exceeded; or (iv) such other methods as may be specified in the Schedule of Compensation.

2.3 Reimbursable Expenses.

Compensation may include reimbursement for actual and necessary expenditures for reproduction costs, telephone expenses, and travel expenses approved by the Contract Officer in advance, or actual subcontractor expenses of an approved subcontractor pursuant to Section 4.5, and only if specified in the Schedule of Compensation. The Contract Sum shall include the attendance of Consultant at all project meetings reasonably deemed necessary by the City.

Coordination of the performance of the work with City is a critical component of the services. If Consultant is required to attend additional meetings to facilitate such coordination, Consultant shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for attending said meetings.

2.4 Invoices.

Each month Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month in a form approved by City’s Director of Finance.

By submitting an invoice for payment under this Agreement, Consultant is certifying compliance with all provisions of the Agreement. The invoice shall detail charges for all necessary and actual expenses by the following categories: labor (by sub- category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and sub- contractor contracts . Sub-contractor charges shall also be detailed by such categories. Consultant shall not invoice City for any duplicate services performed by more than one person.

City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Consultant to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Consultant which are disputed by City, or as provided in Section 7.3, City will use its best efforts to cause Consultant to be paid within forty-five (45) days of receipt of Consultant’s correct and undisputed invoice; however, Consultant acknowledges and agrees that due to City warrant run procedures, the City cannot guarantee that payment will occur within this time period. In the event any charges or expenses are disputed by City, the original invoice shall be returned by City to Consultant for correction and resubmission. Review and payment by City for any invoice provided by the Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies provided herein or any applicable law.

2.5 Waiver.

Payment to Consultant for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Consultant.
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ARTICLE 3. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

3.1 Time of Essence.

Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

3.2 Schedule of Performance.

Consultant shall commence the services pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a written notice to proceed and shall perform all services within the time period(s) established in the “Schedule of Performance” attached hereto as Exhibit “D” and incorporated herein by this reference. When requested by the Consultant, extensions to the time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance may be approved in writing by the Contract Officer but not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days cumulatively.

3.3 Force Majeure.

The time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Consultant, including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, litigation, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including the City, if the Consultant shall within ten (10) days of the commencement of such delay notify the Contract Officer in writing of the causes of the delay. The Contract Officer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the judgment of the Contract Officer such delay is justified. The Contract Officer’s determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. In no event shall Consultant be entitled to recover damages against the City for any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused, Consultant’s sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section.

3.4 Term.

ARTICLE 4. COORDINATION OF WORK

4.1 Representatives and Personnel of Consultant.

(Name) (Title)

(Name) (Title)
It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the foregoing principals were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement.

Therefore, the foregoing principals shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the services hereunder. All personnel of Consultant, and any authorized agents, shall at all times be under the exclusive direction and control of the Principals. For purposes of this Agreement, the foregoing Principals may not be replaced nor may their responsibilities be substantially reduced by Consultant without the express written approval of City. Additionally, Consultant shall utilize only competent personnel to perform services pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of Consultant’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall notify City of any changes in Consultant’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement, prior to and during any such performance.

4.2 Status of Consultant.

Consultant shall have no authority to bind City in any manner, or to incur any obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against City, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred in writing by City. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officials, officers, employees or agents of City. Neither Consultant, nor any of Consultant’s officers, employees or agents, shall obtain any rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits which may otherwise accrue to City’s employees. Consultant expressly waives any claim Consultant may have to any such rights.

4.3 Contract Officer.

The Contract Officer shall be _____________________________, or as otherwise designated by the City Manager . It shall be the Consultant’s responsibility to assure that the Contract Officer is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the services and the Consultant shall refer any decisions which must be made by City to the Contract Officer. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall have au thority, if specified in writing by the City Manager, to sign all documents on behalf of the City required hereunder to carry out the terms of this Agreement.

4.4 Independent Consultant.

Neither the City nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner, mode or means by which Consultant, its agents or employees, perform the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth herein. City shall have no voice in the selection, discharge, supervision or control of Consultant’s employees, servants, representatives or agents, or in fixing their number, 01007.0001/644685.1 -7 -
compensation or hours of service. Consultant shall perform all services required herein as an independent contractor of City and shall remain at all times as to City a wholly independent contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with that role. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are agents or employees of City. City shall not in any way or for any purpose become or be deemed to be a partner of Consultant in its business or otherwise or a joint venturer or a member of any joint enterprise with Consultant.

4.5 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment.

The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Consultant, its principals and employees were a substantial inducement for the City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Consultant shall not contract with any other entity to perform in whole or in part the services required hereunder without the express written approval of the City. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated or encumbered voluntarily or by operation of law, whether for the benefit of creditors or otherwise, without the prior written approval of City. Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons acting in concert of more than twenty five percent (25%) of the present ownership and/or control of Consultant, taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis. In the event of any such unapproved transfer, including any bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement shall be void. No approved transfer shall release the Consultant or any surety of Consultant of any liability hereunder without the express consent of City.

ARTICLE 5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION

5.1 Insurance Coverages.

The Consultant shall procure and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, in a form and content satisfactory to City, during the entire term of this Agreement including any extension thereof, the following policies of insurance which shall cover all elected and appointed officers, employees and agents of City:
(a) General Liability Insurance ( Coverage Form ISO CGL CG 00 01 or equivalent). A policy of comprehensive general liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. The policy of insurance shall be in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence or if a general aggregate limit is used, then the general aggregate limit shall be twice the occurrence limit. (b) Worker’s Compensation Insurance . A policy of worker’s compensation insurance in such amount as will fully comply with the laws of the State of California and which shall indemnify, insure and provide legal defense for the Consultant against any loss, claim or damage arising from any injuries or occupational diseases occurring to any worker employed by or any persons retained by the Consultant in the course of carrying out the work or services contemplated in this Agreement , with Employer’s Liability insuran ce coverage limits of at least $1,000,000.00.
(c) Automotive Insurance (Coverage Form ISO CA 00 01 including “any auto” and endorsement CA 0025 or equivalent) . A policy of comprehensive automobile liability 01007.0001/644685.1 -8-
insurance written on a per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage in an amount not less than $1,000,000. Said policy shall include coverage for owned, non-owned, leased, hired cars and any automobile.
(d) Professional Liability . Professional liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant’s profession, as determined by the City’s Risk Manager, provided that the limits shall be no less than $1,000,000 per claim and no less than $1,000,000 general aggregate. This coverage may be written on a “claims made” basis, and must include coverage for contractual liability. The professional liability insurance required by this Agreement must be endorsed to be applicable to claims based upon, arising out of or related to services performed under this Agreement. The insurance must be maintained for at least 5 consecutive years following the completion of Consultant’s services or the termination of this Agreement. During this additional 5- year period, Consultant shall annually and upon request of the City submit written evidence of this continuous coverage.
(e) Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and certified endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall include all of the requirements stated herein. (f) Additional Insurance. Policies of such other insurance, as may be required in the Special Requirements in Exhibit “B”.
(g) Broader Coverages and Higher Limits . Notwithstanding anything else herein to the contrary, if Consultant maintains broader coverages and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverages and/or higher limits maintained by Consultant.

5.2 General Insurance Requirements.

All of the above policies of insurance shall be primary insurance and shall name the City, its elected and appointed officers, employees and agents as additional insureds and any insurance maintained by City or its officers, employees or agents may apply in excess of, and not contribute with Consultant’s insurance. The insurer is deemed hereof to waive all rights of subrogation and contribution it may have against the City, its officers, employees and agents and their respective insurers. Moreover, the insurance policy must specify that where the primary insured does not satisfy the self-insured retention, any additional insured may satisfy the self-insured retention.

No work or services under this Agreement shall commence until the Consultant has provided the City with Certificates of Insurance, additional insured endorsement forms or appropriate insurance binders evidencing the above insurance coverages and said Certi ficates of Insurance or binders are approved by the City. City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of and endorsements to all required insurance policies at any time. Any failure to comply 01007.0001/644685.1 -9 -
with the reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches or warranties shall not affect coverage provided to City.

All certificates shall name the City as additional insured (providing the appropriate endorsement) and shall conform to the following “cancellation” notice:

CANCELLATION:

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE

CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATED THEREOF,
THE ISSUING COMPANY SHALL MAIL THIRTY (30) -DAY

ADVANCE WRITTEN NOTICE TO CERTIFICATE HOLDER
NAMED HEREIN.
[to be initialed] ______________
Consultant Initials
City, its respective elected and appointed officers, directors, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities Consultant performs; products and completed operations of Consultant; premises owned, occupied or used by Consultant; or any automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by Consultant. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, and their respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees or volunteers. Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.

Any deductibles or self -insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. At the option of City, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self -insured retentions as respects City or its respective elected or appointed officers, officials, employees and volunteers or the Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, defense expenses and claims. The Consultant agrees that the requirement to provide insurance shall not be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which the Consultant may be held responsible for the payment of damages to any persons or property resulting from the Consultant’s activities or the activities of any person or persons for which t he Consultant is otherwise responsible nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnification liabilities as provided in Section 5.3.

5.3 Indemnification.

To the full extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents (“Indemnified Parties”) against, and will hold and save them and each of them harmless from, any and all actions, either judicial, administrative, 01007.0001/644685.1 -10 -
arbitration or regulatory claims, damages to persons or property, losses, costs, penalties, obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities whether actual or threatened (herein “claims or liabilities”) that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm or e ntity arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of the work, operations or activities provided herein of Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, or invitees, or any individual or entity for which Consultant is legally liable (“indemnitors”), or arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’ reckless or willful misconduct, or arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’ negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, and in connection therewith:
(a) Consultant will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any of said claims or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs and attorneys’ fees incurred in connection therewith;
(b) Consultant will promptly pay any judgment rendered against the City, its officers, agents or employees for any such claims or liabilities arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform such work, operations or activities of Consultant hereunder; and Consultant agrees to save and hold the City, its officers, agents, and employees harmless therefrom;
(c) In the event the City, its officers, agents or employees is made a party to any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against Consultant for such damages or other claims arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform the work, operation or activities of Consultant hereunder, Consultant agrees to pay to the City, its officers, agents or employees, any and all costs and expenses incurred by the City, its officers, agents or employees in such action or proceeding, including but not limited to, legal costs and attorneys’ fees.

Consultant shall incorporate similar indemnity agreements with its subcontractors and if it fails to do so Consultant shall be fully responsible to indemnify City hereunder therefore, and failure of City to monitor compliance with these provisions shall not be a waiver hereof. This indemnification includes claims or liabilities arising from any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission, or reckless or willful misconduct of Consultant in the performance of professional services hereunder. The provisions of this Section do not apply to claims or liabilities occurring as a result of City’s sole negligence or willful acts or omissions, but, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall apply to claims and liabilities resulting in part from City’s negligence, except that design professionals’ indemnity hereunder shall be limited to claims and liabilities arising out of the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of the design professional. The indemnity obligation shall be binding on successors and assigns of Consultant and shall survive termination of this Agreement.

5.4 Sufficiency of Insurer.

Insurance required by this Agreement shall be satisfactory only if issued by companies qualified to do business in California, rated “A-” or better in the most recent edition of Best Rating Guide, The Key Rating Guide or in the Federal Register, and only if they are of a financial category Class VII or better, unless such requirements are waived by the Risk Manager of the City (“Risk 01007.0001/644685.1 -11 -
Manager”) due to unique circumstances. If this Agreement continues for more than 3 years duration, or in the event the risk manager determines that the work or services to be performed under this Agreement creates an increased or decreased risk of loss to the City, the Consultant agrees that the minimum limits of the insurance policies may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice from the Risk Manager.

ARTICLE 6. RECORDS, REPORTS, AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION

6.1 Records.

Consultant shall keep, and require subcontractors to keep, such ledgers, books of accounts, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, reports, studies or other documents relating to the disbursements charged to City and services performed hereunder (the “books and records”), as shall be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such services. Any and all such documents shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be complete and detailed. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all times during normal business hours of City, including the right to inspect, copy, audit and make records and transcripts from such records. Such records shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years following completion of the services hereunder, and the City shall have access to such records in the event any audit is required. In the event of dissolution of Consultant’s business, custody of the books and records may be given to City, and access shall be provided by Consultant’s successor in interest. Notwithstanding the above, the Consultant shall fully cooperate with the City in providing access to the books and r ecords if a public records request is made and disclosure is required by law including but not limited to the California Public Records Act.

6.2 Reports.

Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement as the Contract Officer shall require. Consultant hereby acknowledges that the City is greatly concerned about the cost of work and services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. For this reason, Consultant agrees that if Consultant becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that may or will materially increase or decrease the cost of the work or services contemplated herein or, if Consultant is providing design services, the cost of the project being designed, Consultant shall promptly notify the Contract Officer of said fact, circumstance, technique or event and the estimated increased or decreased cost related thereto and, if Consultant is providing design services, the estimated increased or decreased cost estimate for the project being designed.

6.3 Ownership of Documents.

All drawings, specifications, maps, designs, photographs, studies, surveys, data, notes, computer files, reports, records, documents and other materials (the “documents and materials”) prepared by Consultant, its employees, subcontractors and agents in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon request of the Contract Officer or upon the termination of this Agreement, and Consultant shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full rights of 01007.0001/644685.1 -12-
ownership use, reuse, or assignment of the documents and materials hereunder. Any use, reuse or assignment of such completed documents for other projects and/or use of uncompleted documents without specific written authorization by the Consultant will be at the City’s sole risk and without liability to Consultant, and Consultant’s guarantee and warranties shall not extend to such use, reuse or assignment. Consultant may retain copies of such documents for its own use. Consultant shall have the right to use the concepts embodied therein. All subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared by them, and in the event Consultant fails to secure such assignment, Consultant shall indemnify City for all damages resulting therefrom. Moreover, with respect to any documents and materials that may qualify as “works made for hire” as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 101, such documents and materials are hereby deemed “works made for hire” for the City.

6.4 Confidentiality and Release of Information.
(a) All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant shall not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer.
(b) Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, shall not, without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer or unless requested by the City Attorney, voluntarily provide documents, declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary” provided Consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena. (c) If Consultant, or any officer, employee, agent or subcontractor of Consultant, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including attorneys fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant’s conduct. (d) Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, inte rrogatories, request for admiss ions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed there under. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant. However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite said response.

ARTICLE 7. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION

7.1 California Law.

This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed both as to validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions 01007.0001/644685.1 -13 -
concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, or any other appropriate court in such county, and Consultant covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California.

7.2 Disputes; Default.

This timeframe is presumptively thirty (30) days, but may be extended, though not reduced, if circumstances warrant. During the period of time that Consultant is in default, the City shall hold all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on the invoices. In the alternative, the City may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay some or all of the outstanding invoices during the period of default. If Consultant does not cure the default, the City may take necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under this Article. Any failure on the part of the City to give notice of the Consultant’s default shall not be deemed to result in a waiver of the City’s legal rights or any rights arising out of any provision of this Agreement.

7.3 Retention of Funds.

Consultant hereby authorizes City to deduct from any amount payable to Consultant (whether or not arising out of this Agreement) (i) any amounts the payment of which may be in dispute hereunder or which are necessary to compensate City for any losses, cost s, liabilities, or damages suffered by City, and (ii) all amounts for which City may be liable to third parties, by reason of Consultant’s acts or omissions in performing or failing to perform Consultant’s obligation under this Agreement. In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount or validity of which is disputed by Consultant, or any indebtedness shall exist which shall appear to be the basis for a claim of lien, City may withhold from any payment due, without liability for interest because of such withholding, an amount sufficient to cover such claim. The failure of City to exercise such right to deduct or to withhold shall not, however, affect the obligations of the Consultant to insure, indemnify, and protect City as elsewhere provided herein.

7.4 Waiver.

Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement. 01007.0001/644685.1 -14-

7.5 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative.

Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercis e by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party.

7.6 Legal Action.

7.7 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term.

This Section shall govern any termination of this Agreement except as specifically provided in the following Section for termination for cause. The City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to Consultant, except that where termination is due to the fault of the Consultant, the period of notice may be such shorter time as may be determined by the Contract Officer. In addition, Consultant may terminate this Agreement if and only if all of the following criteria are met: (i) City is in default under the terms of this Agreement; (ii) Consultant has given City thirty (30) days’ written notice (or longer, if circumstances warrant) of the default and the reasons for the default; and (iii) City has failed to cure the default within said cure period. Upon receipt of any notice of termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Except where the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to the effective date of the notice of termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation or such as may be approved by the Contract Officer, except as provided in Section 7.3. In the event the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation only for the reasonable value of the work product actually produced hereunder. In the event of City’s termination without cause pursuant to this Section, the City need not provide the Consultant with the opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 7.2.

7.8 Termination for Default of Consultant.

If termination is due to the failure of the Consultant to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and the Consultant shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required hereunder exceeds the compensation herein stipulated (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such 01007.0001/644685.1 -15 -
damages), and City may withhold any payments to the Consultant for the purpose of set -off or partial payment of the amounts owed the City as previously stated.

7.9 Attorneys’ Fees.

If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or defend or made a party to any action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which may be granted, whether legal or equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees. Attorney’s fees shall include attorney’s fees on any appeal, and in addition a party entitled to attorney’s fees shall be entitled to all other reasonable costs for investigating such action, taking depositions and discovery and all other necessary costs the court allows which are incurred in such litigation. All such fees shall be deemed to have accrued on commencement of such action and shall be enforceable whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment.

ARTICLE 8. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION

8.1 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees.

8.2 Conflict of Interest.

Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests of City or which would in any way hinder Consultant’s performance of services under this Agreement. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subcontractor without the express written consent of the Contract Officer. Consultant agrees to at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of any conflicts of interest with the interests of City in the performance of this Agreement.

No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which affects her/his financial interest or the financi al interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which (s)he is, directly or indirectly, interested, in violation of any State statute or regulation. The Consultant warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay or give any third party any money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement.

8.3 Covenant Against Discrimination.

Consultant covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other protected class in the performance of 01007.0001/644685.1 -16 -
this Agreement. Consultant shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other protected class.

8.4 Unauthorized Aliens.

Consultant hereby promises and agrees to comply with all of the provisions of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C.A. §§ 1101, et seq. , as amended, and in connection therewith, shall not employ unauthorized aliens as defined therein. Should Consultant so employ such unauthorized aliens for the performance of work and/or services covered by this Agreement, and should any liability or sanctions be imposed against City for such use of unauthorized aliens, Consultant hereby agrees to and shall reimburse City for the cost of all such liabilities or sanctions imposed, together with any and all costs, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by City.

ARTICLE 9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

9.1 Notices.

Any notice, demand, request, document, consent, approval, or communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail, in the case of the City, to the City Manager and to the attention of the Contract Officer (with her/his name and City title), City of Carson, 701 East Carson, Carson, California 90745 and in the case of the Consultant, to the person(s) at the address designated on the execution page of this Agreement. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time personally delivered or in seventy -two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section.

9.2 Interpretation.

9.3 Counterparts.

9.4 Integration; Amendment.

This Agreement including the attachments hereto is the entire, complete and exclusive expression of the understanding of the parties. It is understood that there are no oral agreements between the parties hereto affecting this Agreement and this Agreement supersedes and cancels any and all previous negotiations, arrangements, agreements and understandings, if any, between the parties, and none shall be used to interpret this Agreement. No amendment to or modification 01007.0001/644685.1 -17 -
of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by the Consultant and by the City Council. The parties agree that this requirement for written modifications cannot be waived and that any attempted waiver shall be void.

9.5 Severability.

In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by a valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.

9.6 Warranty & Representation of Non-Collusion.

No official, officer, or employee of City has any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor shall any official, officer, or employee of City participate in any decision relating to this Agreement which may affect his/her financial inte rest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any State or municipal statute or regulation. The determination of “financial interest” shall be consistent with State law and shall not include interests found to be “remote” or “non -interests” pursuant to Government Code Sections 1091 or 1091.5. Consultant warrants and represents that it has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, to any third party including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or employee, any money, consideration, or other thing of value as a result or consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement.

Consultant’s Authorized Initials _______

9.7 Corporate Authority.

CITY:

CITY OF CARSON, a municipal corporation
Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
A
TTEST:

Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP
Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney
CONSULTANT:
_______________________________
By:

Name:

Title:

By:

Name:

Title:

Address:

SHALL BE DULY NOTARIZED, AND APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE INCLUDED AS

MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSULTANT’S BUSINESS ENTITY.

01007.0001/644685.1

CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On __________, 2026 before me, ________________, personally appeared ______ __________, proved to me on the basis o f satisfactory evid ence to b e the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the with in instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they execu ted the same in his/h er/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their sign ature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or th e entity upo n behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature: _____________________________________

OPTIONAL
Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form.

CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT

INDIVIDUAL

C ORPORATE OFFICER
_______________________________

TITLE(S)

P ARTNER(S) L IMITED

GE NERAL

AT TORNEY- IN-FACT

T RUSTEE(S)

GUAR DIAN/CONSERVATOR
O THER_______________________________
______________________________________
SIGNER IS REPRESENTING:
(NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES))
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
____
_______________________________

TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________

NUMBER OF PAGES
___________________________________

DATE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________

SIGNER(S) OTHER THAN NAMED ABOVE
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document. 01007.0001/644685.1

CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
On __________, 2026 before me, ________________, personally appeared ____ ____________, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscrib ed to th e within 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 sign ature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or th e entity upo n behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature: _____________________________________

OPTIONAL
Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form.

CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT

INDIVIDUAL

C ORPORATE OFFICER
_______________________________

TITLE(S)

P ARTNER(S) L IMITED

GE NERAL

AT TORNEY- IN-FACT

T RUSTEE(S)

GUAR DIAN/CONSERVATOR
O THER_______________________________
______________________________________
SIGNER IS REPRESENTING:
(NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES))
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
____
_______________________________

TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________

NUMBER OF PAGES
___________________________________

DATE OF DOCUMENT
___________________________________

SCOPE OF SERVICES
I. Consultant will perform the following Services:

II. As part of the Services, Consultant will prepare and deliver the following tangible work products to the City:

III. In addition to the requirements of Section 6.2, during performance of the Services, Consultant will keep the City appraised of the status of performance by delivering the following status reports:

IV. All work product is subject to review and acceptance by the City, and must be revised by the Consultant without additional charge to the City until found satisfactory and accepted by City.

V. Consultant will utilize the following personnel to accomplish the Services:

C.
01007.0001/644685.1 B-1
EXHIBIT “B”

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(Superseding Contract Boilerplate)

01007.0001/644685.1 C-1
EXHIBIT “C”

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
I. Consultant shall perform the following tasks at the following rates:

RATE TIME SUB-BUDGET
A. __________ __________ __________
B. __________ __________ __________
C. __________ __________ __________
D. __________ __________ __________

II. Within the budgeted amounts for each Task, and with the approval of the Contract Officer, funds may be shifted from one Task sub- budget to another so long as the Contract Sum is not exceeded per Section 2.1, unless Additional Services are approved per Section 1.8.

III. The City will compensate Consultant for the Services performed upon submission of a valid invoice. Each invoice is to include:

A. Line items for all personnel describing the work performed, the number of hours worked, and the hourly rate.

B. Line items for all materials and equipment properly charged to the Services.

C. Line items for all other approved reimbursable expenses claimed, with supporting documentation.

D. Line items for all approved subcontractor labor, supplies, equipment, materials, and travel properly charged to the Services.

IV. The total compensation for the Services shall not exceed $_____________ as provided in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.

V. The Consultant’s billing rates for all personnel are attached as Exhibit C-1. 01007.0001/644685.1 D-1
EXHIBIT “D”

SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
I. Consultant shall perform all services timely in accordance with the following schedule:

Days to Perform Deadline Date
A. Task A ______________ ______________
B. Task B ______________ ______________
C. Task C ______________ ______________

II. Consultant shall deliver the following tangible work products to the City by the following dates.

III. The Contract Officer may approve extensions for performance of the services in accordance with Section 3.2.

Purchasing Division
701 E. Carson Street
Carson, CA 90745

EXHIBIT C

COST FILE
Exhibit C contains the City’s required Cost File template. Proposers must complete and submit this form in full; failure to do so may result in disqualification.

COST FILE
RFP 26-008

PROFESSIONAL ON-CALL OFFICIATING SERVICES FOR

ADULT & YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS

A. Cost proposals submitted should be all inclusive of services provided and shall include assignor fees, site checks, and official payments. Proposers shall complete cost proposal for all sports for which services are proposed. Rates provided shall be per official, per game; hourly rates will not be accepted. Proposers may provide two different rates for games requiring two officials where appropriate (e.g., baseball plate umpire rate and base umpire rate)

YOUTH SPORTS
Sport Rate per
Official
per Game
Officials
per Game
Approx #
of Total
Games
A. Youth Baseball/Softball 790
1A Division (Ages 9-10) – length of
game approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
1 2A Division (Ages 11-12) – length of
game approximately 1 hour 45 minutes
1 3A Division Baseball (Ages 13-14) –
length of game approximately 2 hours
2 Plate/Base

4A Division Baseball (Ages 15-17) –
length of game approximately 2 hours
2 3A Division Softball (Ages 13-15) –
length of game approximately 2 hours
1 B. Youth Flag Football 175
1A Division (Ages 9-10) – length of
game approximately 1 hour
2 2A Division (Ages 11-12) – length of
game approximately 1 hour
2 3A Division (Ages 13-14) – length of
game approximately 1 hour
2 Rookie Division (Ages 7-8) – length of
game approximately 1 hour
2 Sandlot Division (Ages 5-6) – length of
game approximately 1 hour
2 C. Youth Soccer 400

1A Division (Ages 9-10) – length of
game approximately 1 hour
1 2A Division (Ages 11-12) – length of
game approximately 1 hour
1 3A Division (Boys Ages 13-14) – length
of game approximately 1 hour
1 3A Division (Girls Ages 13-15) – length
of game approximately 1 hour
1 Rookie Division (Ages 7-8) – length of
game approximately 1 hour
1 D. Youth Basketball 600
1A Division (Ages 9-10) – length of
game approximately 1 hour
2 2A Division (Ages 11-12) – length of
game approximately 1 hour
2 3A Division (Boys Ages 13-14) – length
of game approximately 1 hour
2 3A Division (Girls Ages 13-15) – length
of game approximately 1 hour
2 4A Division (Boys Ages 15-17) – length
of game approximately 1 hour
2 Rookie Division (Ages 7-8) – length of
game approximately 45 minutes
2 Sandlot Division (Ages 5-6) – length of
game approximately 45 minutes
1 ∗ If there is a discrepancy in the calculation, the rate will be based on the rate/official/game.

ADULT SPORTS

Sport Rate per
Official
per Game
Officials
per Game
Approx #
of Total
Games
A. Adult Baseball 1100
Regular Season game – length of game
approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
1 Playoff game approximately 3 hours 2

B. Adult Softball 500
Coed and Men’s Slowpitch Regular
Season – length of game approximately
1 hour

1 Coed and Men’s Slowpitch Playoff –
length of game approximately 1 hour 10
minutes

2 C. Adult Soccer 1400
Men’s and Women’s “11 on 11” Regular
Season – length of game approximately
1 Men’s and Women’s “11 on 11” Playoffs
– length of game approximately 1 hour
2 Men’s and Women’s “5 on 5” Regular
Season – length of game approximately
1 hour

1 Men’s and Women’s “5 on 5” Playoffs –
length of game approximately 1 hour
1 D. Adult Basketball 600
Men’s and Women’s Regular Season –
length of game approximately 1 hour
2 Men’s and Women’s Playoffs – length of
game approximately 1 hour
2 By signing below, I certify that I am an authorized representative of the company listed below

and that the prices provided herein are accurate and valid for a minimum of 90 days from the bid due date. I further acknowledge that all pricing submitted via this form and entered in the PlanetBids system is complete and binding, and that I have read and understood all requirements of this RFP.

Company Name: ____________________________________________ Authorized Representative (Print): ____________________________________________ Title: ____________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________

CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT
By and Between

CITY OF CARSON
and
SAMI’S REFEREES, LLC

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AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES

BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARSON AND
SAMI’S REFEREES, LLC
THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES (herein “Agreement”) is made and entered into effective the 21st day of April, 2026, by and between the CITY OF CARSON , a California municipal corporation (“City”) and SAMI’S REFEREES, LLC, a California limited liability company (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as “Party” and hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

RECITALS
A. City has sought, by issuance of a Request for Proposals or Invitation for Bids, the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Article 1 of this Agreement.

C. Pursuant to the City of Carson’s Municipal Code, City has authority to enter into and execute this Agreement.

ARTICLE 1. SERVICES OF CONSULTANT

1.1 Scope of Services.

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professional standards” shall mean those standards of practice recognized by one or more first - class firms performing similar work under similar circumstances.

1.2 Consultant’s Proposal.

1.3 Compliance with Law.

Consultant shall keep itself informed concerning, and shall render all services hereunder in accordance with, all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, and regulations of the City and any Federal, State or local governmental entity having jurisdiction in effect at the time service is rendered.

1.4 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Assessments.

Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and expense such licenses, permits and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement. Consultant shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments and taxes, plus applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary for the Consultant’s performance of the services required by this Agre ement, and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its officers, employees or agents of City, against any such fees, assessments, taxes, penalties or interest levied, assessed or imposed against City hereunder.

1.5 Familiarity with Work.

By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that Consultant (i) has thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (ii) has carefully considered how the services should be performed, and (iii) fully understands the facil ities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. If the services involve work upon any site, Consultant warrants that Consultant has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the co nditions there existing, prior to commencement of services hereunder. Should the Consultant discover any latent or unknown conditions, which will materially affect the performance of the services hereunder, Consultant shall immediately inform the City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Consultant’s risk until writt en instructions are received from the Contract Officer.

1.6 Care of Work.

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1.7 Further Responsibilities of Parties.

1.8 Additional Services.

City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the services, without invalidating this Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from said work. No such extra work may be undertaken unless a written order is first given by the Contract Officer to the Consultant, incorporating therein any adjustment in (i) the Contract Sum for the actual costs of the extra work, and/or (ii) the time to perform this Agreement, which said adjustments are subject to the written approval of the Consultant. Any increase in compensation of up to ten percent (10%) of the Contract Sum or $25,000, whichever is less; or, in the time to perform of up to one hundred eighty (180) days, may be approved by the Contract Officer. Any greater increases, taken either separately or cumulatively, must be approved by the City Council. It is expressly understood by Consultant that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to services specifi cally set forth in the Scope of Services. Consultant hereby acknowledges that it accepts the risk that the services to be provided pursuant to the Scope of Services may be more costly or time consuming than Consultant anticipates and that Consultant shall not be entitled to additional compensation therefor. City may in its sole and absolute discretion have similar work done by other contractors. No claims for an increase in the Contract Sum or time for performance shall be valid unless the procedures established in this Section are followed.

1.9 Special Requirements.

ARTICLE 2. COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.

2.1 Contract Sum.

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2.2 Method of Compensation.

2.3 Reimbursable Expenses.

Compensation may include reimbursement for actual and necessary expenditures for reproduction costs, telephone expenses, and travel expenses approved by the Contract Officer in advance, or actual subcontractor expenses of an approved subcontractor pursuant to Section 4.5, and only if specified in the Schedule of Compensation. The Contract Sum shall include the attendance of Consultant at all project meetings reasonably deemed necessary by the City.

Coordination of the performance of the work with City is a critical component of the services. If Consultant is required to attend additional meetings to facilitate such coordination, Consultant shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for attending said meetings.

2.4 Invoices.

Each month Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month in a form approved by City’s Director of Finance.

By submitting an invoice for payment under this Agreement, Consultant is certifying compliance with all provisions of the Agreement. The invoice shall detail charges for all necessary and actual expenses by the following categories: labor (by sub -category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and sub -contractor contracts . Sub-contractor charges shall also be detailed by such categories. Consultant shall not invoice City for any duplicate services performed by more than one person.

City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Consultant to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Consultant which are disputed by City, or as provided in Section 7.3, City will use its best efforts to cause Consultant to be paid within forty-five (45) days of receipt of Consultant’s correct and undisputed invoice; however, Consultant acknowledges and agrees that due to City warrant run procedures, the City cannot guarantee that payment will occur within this time period. In the event any charges or expenses are disputed by City, the original invoice shall be returned by City to Consultant for correction and resubmission. Review and payment by City for any invoice provided by the Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies provided herein or any applicable law.

2.5 Waiver.

Payment to Consultant for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Consultant.

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ARTICLE 3. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

3.1 Time of Essence.

Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

3.2 Schedule of Performance.

Consultant shall commence the services pursuant to this Agreement upon receipt of a written notice to proceed and shall perform all services within the time period(s) established in the “Schedule of Performance” attached hereto as Exhibit “D” and incorporated herein by this reference. When requested by the Consultant, extensions to the time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance may be approved in writing by the Contract Officer but not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days cumulatively.

3.3 Force Majeure.

The time period(s) specified in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of th e Consultant, including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, litigation, and/or acts of any government al agency, including the City, if the Consultant shall within ten (10) days of the commencement of such delay notify the Contract Officer in writing of the causes of the delay. The Contract Officer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the enforced delay when and if in the judgment of the Contract Officer such delay is justified. The Contract Officer’s determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. In no event shall Consultant be entitled to recover damages against the City for any delay in the performance of this Agreement, however caused, Consultant’s sole remedy being extension of the Agreement pursuant to this Section.

3.4 Term.

ARTICLE 4. COORDINATION OF WORK

4.1 Representatives and Personnel of Consultant.

Navin Sami CEO___ (Name) (Title)

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It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the foregoing principals were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement.

Therefore, the foregoing principals shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the services hereunder. All personnel of Consultant, and any authorized agents, shall at all times be under the exclusive direction and control of the Principals. For purposes of this Agreement, the foregoing Principals may not be replaced nor may their responsibilities be substantially reduced by Consultant without the express written approval of City. Additionally, Consultant shall utilize only competent personnel to perform services pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of Consultant’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall notify City of any changes in Consultant’s staff and subcontractors, if any, assigned to perform the services required under this Agreement, prior to and during any such performance.

4.2 Status of Consultant.

Consultant shall have no authority to bind City in any manner, or to incur any obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against City, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred in writing by City. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officials, officers, employees or agents of City. Neither Consultant, nor any of Consultant’s officers, employees or agents, shall obtain any rights to retirement, health care or any other benefits which may otherwise accrue to City’s employees. Consultant expressly waives any claim Consultant may have to any such rights.

4.3 Contract Officer.

The Contract Officer shall be Timothy Grierson, Recreation Superintendent, or such other person as may be designated by the City Manager . It shall be the Consultant’s responsibility to assure that the Contract Officer is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the services and the Consultant shall refer any decisions which must be made by City to the Contract Officer.

4.4 Independent Consultant.

Neither the City nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner, mode or means by which Consultant, its agents or employees, perform the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth herein. City shall have no voice in the selection, discharge, supervision or control of Consultant’s employees, servants, representatives or agents, or in fixing their number, compensation or hours of service. Consultant shall perform all services required herein as an independent contractor of City a nd shall remain at all times as to City a wholly independent contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with that role. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are agents or employees of City. City shall not in any way or for any purpose become or be deemed to be a partner of

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Consultant in its business or otherwise or a joint venturer or a member of any joint enterprise with Consultant.

4.5 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment.

The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Consultant, its principals and employees were a substantial inducement for the City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, Consultant shall not contract with any other entity to perform in whole or in part the services required hereunder without the express written approval of the City. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be transferred, assigned, conveyed, hypothecated or encumbered voluntarily or by operation of law, whe ther for the benefit of creditors or otherwise, without the prior written approval of City. Transfers restricted hereunder shall include the transfer to any person or group of persons acting in concert of more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the present ownership and/or control of Consultant, taking all transfers into account on a cumulative basis. In the event of any such unapproved transfer, including any bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement shall be void. No approved transfer shall release the Consult ant or any surety of Consultant of any liability hereunder without the express consent of City.

ARTICLE 5. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION

5.1 Insurance Coverages.

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(d) Professional Liability . Professional liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant’s profession, as determined by the City’s Risk Manager, provided that the limits shall be no less than $1,000,000 per claim and no less than $1,000,000 general aggregate. This coverage may be written on a “claims made” basis, and must include coverage for contractual liability. The professional liability insurance required by this Agreement must be endorsed to be applicable to claims based upon, arising out of or related to services performed under this Agreement. The insurance must be maintained for at least 5 consecutive years following the completion of Consultant’s services or the termination of this Agreement. During this additional 5 -year period, Consultant shall annually and upon request of the City submit written evidence of this continuous coverage.
(e) Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and certified endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall include all of the requirements stated herein. (f) Additional Insurance. Policies of such other insurance, as may be required in the Special Requirements in Exhibit “B”.
(g) Broader Coverages and Higher Limits . Notwithstanding anything else herein to the contrary, if Consultant maintains broader coverages and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverages and/or higher limits maintained by Consultant.

5.2 General Insurance Requirements.

All of the above policies of insurance shall be primary insurance and shall name the City, its elected and appointed officers, employees and agents as additional insureds and any insurance maintained by City or its officers, employees or agents may apply in excess of, and not contribute with Consultant’s insurance. The insurer is deemed hereof to waive all rights of subrogation and contribution it may have against the City, its officers, employees and agents and their respective insurers. Moreover, the insu rance policy must specify that where the primary insured does not satisfy the self-insured retention, any additional insured may satisfy the self-insured retention.

No work or services under this Agreement shall commence until the Consultant has provided the City with Certificates of Insurance, additional insured endorsement forms or appropriate insurance binders evidencing the above insurance coverages and said Certificates of Insurance or binders are approved by the City. City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of and endorsements to all required insurance policies at any time. Any failure to comply with the reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches or warranties shall not affect coverage provided to City.

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All certificates shall name the City as additional insured (providing the appropriate endorsement) and shall conform to the following “cancellation” notice:

CANCELLATION:

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE

CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATED THEREOF,
THE ISSUING COMPANY SHALL MAIL THIRTY (30) -DAY

ADVANCE WRITTEN NOTICE TO CERTIFICATE HOLDER
NAMED HEREIN.
[to be initialed] ______________
Consultant Initials
City, its respective elected and appointed officers, directors, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities Consultant performs; products and completed operations of Consultant; premises owned, occupied or used by Consultant; or any automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by Consultant. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, and their respective elected and a ppointed officers, officials, employees or volunteers. Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.

Any deductibles or self -insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. At the option of City, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self -insured retentions as respects City or its respective elected or appointed officers, officials, employees and volunteers or the Consultant shall procure a bond gua ranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, defense expenses and claims. The Consultant agrees that the requirement to provide insurance shall not be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which the Consultant may be held responsible for the payment of damages to any persons or property resulting from the Consultant’s activities or the activities of any person or persons for which the Consultant is otherwise responsible nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnification liabilities as provided in Section 5.3.

5.3 Indemnification.

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connection with the negligent performance of the work, operations or activities provided herein of Consultant, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, or invitees, or any individual or entity for which Consultant is legally liable (“indemnitors”), or arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’ reckless or willful misconduct, or arising from Consultant’s or indemnitors’ negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, and in connection therewith:
(a) Consultant will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any of said claims or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs and attorneys’ fees incurred in connection therewith;
(b) Consultant will promptly pay any judgment rendered against the City, its officers, agents or employees for any such claims or liabilities arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform such work, operations or activities of Consultant hereunder; and Consultant agrees to save and hold the City, its officers, agents, and employees harmless therefrom;
(c) In the event the City, its officers, agents or employees is made a party to any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against Consultant for such damages or other claims arising out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to per form the work, operation or activities of Consultant hereunder, Consultant agrees to pay to the City, its officers, agents or employees, any and all costs and expenses incurred by the City, its officers, agents or employees in such action or proceeding, in cluding but not limited to, legal costs and attorneys’ fees.

Consultant shall incorporate similar indemnity agreements with its subcontractors and if it fails to do so Consultant shall be fully responsible to indemnify City hereunder therefore, and failure of City to monitor compliance with these provisions shall no t be a waiver hereof. This indemnification includes claims or liabilities arising from any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission, or reckless or willful misconduct of Consultant in the performance of professional services hereunder. The provisions of this Section do not apply to claims or liabilities occurring as a result of City’s sole negligence or willful acts or omissions, but, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall apply to claims and liabilities resulting in part from City’s negligence, except that design professionals’ indemnity hereunder shall be limited to claims and liabilities arising out of the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of the design professional. The indemnity obligation shall be binding on successors and assigns of Consultant and shall survive termination of this Agreement.

5.4 Sufficiency of Insurer.

Insurance required by this Agreement shall be satisfactory only if issued by companies qualified to do business in California, rated “A-” or better in the most recent edition of Best Rating Guide, The Key Rating Guide or in the Federal Register, and only if they are of a financial category Class VII or better, unless such requirements are waived by the Risk Manager of the City (“Risk Manager”) due to unique circumstances. If this Agreement continues for more than 3 years duration, or in the event the risk m anager determines that the work or services to be performed under this Agreement creates an increased or decreased risk of loss to the City, the Consultant

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agrees that the minimum limits of the insurance policies may be changed accordingly upon receipt of written notice from the Risk Manager.

ARTICLE 6. RECORDS, REPORTS, AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION

6.1 Records.

Consultant shall keep, and require subcontractors to keep, such ledgers, books of accounts, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, reports, studies or other documents relating to the disbursements charged to City and services performed hereunder (the “books and records”), as shall be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the performance of such services. Any and all such documents shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be complete and detailed. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all times during normal business hours of City, including the right to inspect, copy, audit and make records and transcripts from such records. Such records shall be maintained for a period of three (3) years following completion of the services hereunder, and the City shall have access to such records in the event any audit is required. In the event of dissolution of Consultant’s business, custody of the books and records may be given to City, and access shall be provided by Consultant’s successor in interest. Notwithstanding the above, the Consultant shall fully cooperate with the City in providing access to the books and records if a public records request is made and disclo sure is required by law including but not limited to the California Public Records Act.

6.2 Reports.

Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports concerning the performance of the services required by this Agreement as the Contract Officer shall require. Consultant hereby acknowledges that the City is greatly concerned about the cost of work and services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. For this reason, Consultant agrees that if Consultant becomes aware of any facts, circumstances, techniques, or events that may or will materially increase or decrease the cost of the work or services contemplated herein or, if Consultant is providing design services, the cost of the project being designed, Consultant shall promptly notify the Contract Officer of said fact, circumstance, technique or event and the estimated increased or decreased cost related thereto and, if Consultant is providing design services, the estimated increased or decreased cost estimate for the project being designed.

6.3 Ownership of Documents.

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liability to Consultant, and Consultant’s guarantee and warranties shall not extend to such use, reuse or assignment. Consultant may retain copies of such documents for its own use. Consultant shall have the right to use the concepts embodied therein. All subcontractors shall provide for assignment to City of any documents or materials prepared by them, and in the event Consultant fails to secure such assignment, Consultant shall indemnify City for all damages resulting therefrom. Moreover, with respect to any documents and materials that may qualify as “works made for hire” as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 101, such documents and materials are hereby deemed “works made for hire” for the City.

6.4 Confidentiality and Release of Information.
(a) All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Consultant. Consultant shall not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer.
(b) Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors, shall not, without prior written authorization from the Contract Officer or unless requested by the City Attorney, voluntarily provide documents, declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary” provided Consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena. (c) If Consultant, or any officer, employee, agent or subcontractor of Consultant, provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including attorneys fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant’s conduct. (d) Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, inte rrogatories, request for admiss ions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed there under. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant. However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite said response.

ARTICLE 7. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION

7.1 California Law.

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jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California.

7.2 Disputes; Default.

This timeframe is presumptively thirty (30) days, but may be extended, though not reduced, if circumstances warrant. During the period of time that Consultant is in default, the City shall hold all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on the invoices. In the alternative, the City may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay some or all of the outstanding invoices during the period of default. If Consultant does not cure the default, the City may take necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under this Article. Any failure on the part of the City to give notice of the Consultant’s default shall not be deemed to result in a waiver of the City’s legal rights or any rights arising out of any provision of this Agreement.

7.3 Retention of Funds.

Consultant hereby authorizes City to deduct from any amount payable to Consultant (whether or not arising out of this Agreement) (i) any amounts the payment of which may be in dispute hereunder or which are necessary to compensate City for any losses, cost s, liabilities, or damages suffered by City, and (ii) all amounts for which City may be liable to third parties, by reason of Consultant’s acts or omissions in performing or failing to perform Consultant’s obligation under this Agreement. In the event that any claim is made by a third party, the amount or validity of which is disputed by Consultant, or any indebtedness shall exist which shall appear to be the basis for a claim of lien, City may withhold from any payment due, without liability for interest because of such withholding, an amount sufficient to cover such claim. The failure of City to exercise such right to deduct or to withhold shall not, however, affect the obligations of the Consultant to insure, indemnify, and protect City as elsewhere provided herein.

7.4 Waiver.

Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

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7.5 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative.

Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercis e by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party.

7.6 Legal Action.

In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal action, in law or in equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any contrary provision herein, Consultant shall file a statutory claim pursuant to Government Code Sections 905 et. Seq. and 910 et. Seq., in order to pursue a legal action under this Agreement.

7.7 Termination Prior to Expiration of Term.

This Section shall govern any termination of this Agreement except as specifically provided in the following Section for termination for cause. The City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) day s’ written notice to Consultant, except that where termination is due to the fault of the Consultant, the period of notice may be such shorter time as may be determined by the Contract Officer. In addition, Consultant may terminate this Agreement if and on ly if all of the following criteria are met: (i ) City is in default under the terms of this Agreement; (ii) Consultant has given City 30 days’ written notice (or longer, if circumstances warrant) of the default and the reasons for the default; and (iii) City has failed to cure the default within said c ure period. Upon receipt of any notice of termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Except where the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to the effective date of the notice of termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation or such as may be approved b y the Contract Officer, except as provided in Section 7.3. In the event the Consultant has initiated termination, the Consultant shall be entitled to compensation only for the reasonable value of the work product actually produced hereunder. In the event o f City’s termination without cause pursuant to this Section, the City need not provide the Consultant with the opportunity to cure pursuant to Section

7.2 7.8 Termination for Default of Consultant.

If termination is due to the failure of the Consultant to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 7.2, take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and the Consultant shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required hereunder exceeds the compensation herein stipulated (provided that the City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such

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damages), and City may withhold any payments to the Consultant for the purpose of set -off or partial payment of the amounts owed by City therefor.

7.9 Attorneys’ Fees.

If either party to this Agreement is required to initiate or defend or made a party to any action or proceeding in any way connected with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief which may be grante d, whether legal or equitable, shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees. Attorney’s fees shall include attorney’s fees on any appeal, and in addition a party entitled to attorney’s fees shall be entitled to all other reasonable costs for investigating such action, taking depositions and discovery and all other necessary costs the court allows which are incurred in such litigation. All such fees shall be deemed to have accrued on commencement of such action and shall be enforceable whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment.

ARTICLE 8. CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES: NON-DISCRIMINATION

8.1 Non-liability of City Officers and Employees.

8.2 Conflict of Interest.

Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests of City or which would in any way hinder Consultant’s performan ce of services under this Agreement. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subcontractor without the express written consent of the Contract Officer. Consultant agrees to at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of any conflicts of interest with the interests of City in the performance of this Agreement.

No officer or employee of the City shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which affects her/his financial interest or the financi al interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which (s)he is, directly or indirectly, interested, in violation of any State statute or regulation. The Consultant warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay or give any third party any money or other consideration for obtaining this Agreement.

8.3 Covenant Against Discrimination.

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this Agreement. Consultant shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry or other protected class.

8.4 Unauthorized Aliens.

Consultant hereby promises and agrees to comply with all of the provisions of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C.A. §§ 1101, et seq. , as amended, and in connection therewith, shall not employ unauthorized aliens as defined therein. Should Consultant so employ such unauthorized aliens for the performance of work and/or services covered by this Agreement, and should any liability or sanctions be imposed against City for such use of unauthorized aliens, Consultant hereby agrees to and shall reimburse City for the cost of all such liabilities or sanctions imposed, together with any and all costs, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by City.

ARTICLE 9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

9.1 Notices.

Any notice, demand, request, document, consent, approval, or communication either party desires or is required to give to the other party or any other person shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail, in the case of the City, to the City Manager and to the attention of the Contract Officer (with her/his name and City title), City of Carson, 701 East Carson, Carson, California 90745 and in the case of the Consultant, to the person(s) at the address designated on the execution page of this Agreement. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated at the time personally delivered or in seventy -two (72) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this Section.

9.2 Interpretation.

9.3 Counterparts.

9.4 Integration; Amendment.

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of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by the Consultant and by the City Council. The parties agree that this requirement for written modifications cannot be waived and that any attempted waiver shall be void.

9.5 Severability.

In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by a valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder unless the invalid provision is so material that its invalidity deprives either party of the basic benefit of their bargain or renders this Agreement meaningless.

9.6 Warranty & Representation of Non-Collusion.

No official, officer, or employee of City has any financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor shall any official, officer, or employee of City participate in any decision relating to this Agreement which may affect his/her financial inte rest or the financial interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in v iolation of any State or municipal statute or regulation. The determination of “financial interest” shall be consistent with State law and shall not include interests found to be “remote” or “non -interests” pursuant to Government Code Sections 1091 or 1091.5. Consultant warrants and represents that it has not paid or given, and will not pay or give, to any third party including, but not limited to, any City official, officer, or employee, any money, consideration, or other thing of value as a result or cons equence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement.

Consultant further warrants and represents that (s)he/it has not engaged in any act(s), omission(s), or other conduct or collusion that would result in the payment of any money, consideration, or other thing of value to any third party including, but not l imited to, any City official, officer, or employee, as a result of consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement. Consultant is aware of and understands that any such act(s), omission(s) or oth er conduct resulting in such payment of money, consideration, or other thing of value will render this Agreement void and of no force or effect.

Consultant’s Authorized Initials _______

9.7 Corporate Authority.

The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this Agreeme nt, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other Agreement to which said party is bound. This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date(s) and year set forth below, with express intent that this Agreement shall be effective on the date and year first-above written.

CITY:

CITY OF CARSON, a municipal corporation

Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor

Date: ________________, 2026

ATTEST:

Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP

Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney
[pks]
CONSULTANT:

SAMI’S REFEREES, a California limited liability
company
By:

Name: Navin Sami
Title: CEO; Manager
Address: 21526 Nicolle Ave
Carson, CA 90745

Date: ___________________, 2026
If Consultant is a limited liability company, any one of the following options will satisfy City’s signature requirements pursuant to the Corporations Code. Option A: One signature required from each of the following groups: 1) Chairman of the Board, President or any Vice President; and 2) Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer or any Assistant Treasurer. Option B: Signatures required from two managers unless the LLC is managed by one manager per its articles of organization, in which case only one signature from that manager is required. Option C: One signature required from any member unless the LLC is manager-managed per its articles of organization. Option D: One signature required from any manager if the LLC is manager -managed per i ts articles of organization. APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS

SHALL BE INCLUDED AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSULTANT’S BUSINESS ENTITY.

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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

On __________, 2026 before me, ________________, personally appeared ________________, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same i n his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature: _____________________________________

OPTIONAL
Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form.

CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT

INDIVIDUAL

CORPORATE OFFICER
_______________________________

TITLE(S)

PARTNER(S) LIMITED

GENERAL

ATTORNEY-IN-FACT

TRUSTEE(S)

GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
OTHER_______________________________
______________________________________
SIGNER IS REPRESENTING:
(NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES))

TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT

NUMBER OF PAGES

DATE OF DOCUMENT

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A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document.

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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

Signature: _____________________________________

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Though the data below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent reattachment of this form.

CAPACITY CLAIMED BY SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT

INDIVIDUAL

CORPORATE OFFICER
_______________________________

TITLE(S)

PARTNER(S) LIMITED

GENERAL

ATTORNEY-IN-FACT

TRUSTEE(S)

GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
OTHER_______________________________
______________________________________
SIGNER IS REPRESENTING:
(NAME OF PERSON(S) OR ENTITY(IES))

TITLE OR TYPE OF DOCUMENT

NUMBER OF PAGES

DATE OF DOCUMENT

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A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document.

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EXHIBIT “A”

SCOPE OF SERVICES
I. Consultant will perform the following Services on an on-call basis:

A. Professional officiating services for the City’s youth sports programs (including youth flag football, youth basketball, youth baseball/softball, and youth soccer) in an unbiased, professional manner that is consistent with set City league rules, code, and guidelines.

B. Games may be held at any or all of the following locations:

1. Calas Park
1000 E. 220th Street
Carson, CA 90745

2. Carriage Crest Park
23800 S. Figueroa Street
Carson, CA 90745

3. Carson Park
21411 S. Orrick Avenue
Carson, CA 90745

4. Del Amo Park
703 E. Del Amo Boulevard
Carson, CA 90746

5. Dolphin Park
21205 Water Street
Carson, CA 90745

6. Dominguez Park
21330 Santa Fe Avenue
Carson, CA 90810

7. Hemingway Park
700 E. Gardena Boulevard
Carson CA 90746

8. James M. Foisia Park
23410 Catskill Avenue
Carson, CA 90745

9. Stevenson Park
17400 Lysander Drive
Carson, CA 90746

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10. Veterans Park/Veteran Sports Complex
22400 Moneta Avenue
Carson, CA 90745

11. Carson High School
22328 S. Main Street
Carson, CA 90745

12. Rancho Dominguez Preparatory
4110 Santa Fe Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90810

13. Curtiss Middle School
1254 E. Helmick Street
Carson, CA 90746

14. Stephen White Middle School
22102 Figueroa Street
Carson, CA 90745
C. Youth Baseball/Softball Season: There will be a maximum of 600 games, including playoffs, for the season starting no earlier than April 1 st and ending no later than July 15th. Additionally, there will be a maximum of 190 games, including playoffs, for the Dodger Dreamteam Summer League, starting no earlier than July 1 st and ending no later than August 31 st. Tournaments may be added by City after the conclusion of the regular season.

D. Youth Flag Football: There will be a maximum of 150 games, including playoffs, for the season , starting no earlier than September 1 st and ending no later than December 15 th. Tournaments may be added by City after the conclusion of the regular season.

E. Youth Soccer: There will be a maximum of 400 games, including playoffs, for the season, starting no earlier than September 1 st and ending no later than December 15th. Tournaments may be added by City after the conclusion of the regular season.

F. Youth Basketball Season: There will be a maximum of 650 games, including playoffs, for the season , starting no earlier than December 1 st and ending no later February 28th. There will be a maximum of 50 games for the Summer Run League, starting no earlier than July 1 st and ending no later than August 31. Tournaments may be added by City after the conclusion of the regular season.

G. Youth clinic games for the Rookie & Sandlot divisions consist of a maximum 300 games for basketball, a maximum of 75 games for football, and a maximum of 350 games for soccer.

H. Unless otherwise directed or approved by the Contract Officer, Consultant shall provide, at the game site, one (1) umpire for each assigned 1A/2A division baseball

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and all softball games, two (2) umpires for each assigned 3A division baseball game, two (2) officials for each assigned flag football game, one (1) official for each assigned soccer game, and two (2) officials for each assigned basketball game except for youth c linic Sandlot games, which shall be one (1) official for each assigned game. Consultant shall supply the required number of officials/umpires as specified above to cover all scheduled games as assigned by the City (vis its Contract Officer). Upon a 24 hours’ notice, additional officials/umpires may be requested by City for any and all games, including playoffs and tournament games.

I. In the case of a game protested over a misapplication of a rule, and such protest is upheld, that game will be replayed from the point of protest at no additional charge to the City. The resumption of play shall take place on a date/time determined b y the Contract Officer.

J. City’s Contract Officer or the Youth Sports Coordinators will assign, and may add or delete, games as necessary, and charges or reductions for added or deleted games will be pursuant to Exhibit “C.” The number of games scheduled in total shall be in the sole discretion of the Contract Officer, and may involve consideration of the number of participants registered and the number of scheduled games assigned to each on-call officiating services vendor under contract with the City, if the City has multiple vend ors under contract at the relevant time . City staff will make best efforts to provide updated assigned game schedules to Consultant as soon as they become available.

K. Staffing:

1. Consultant must maintain sufficient qualified staff over the age of 18 available to perform the officiating services for all of the maximum total sports/seasons/games referenced above at all dates/times referenced in Exhibit “D,” although the City is not obligated to assi gn all or any such games to Consultant.

2. Completion of the City’s mandated background screening check is required for all of Consultant’s personnel associated with provision of the professional officiating services under this Agreement.

3. Consultant is responsible for providing the City with officials that have the knowledge and experience to officiate youth games effectively, confidently and objectively at all City locations specified above.

4. Consultant is required to ensure that all game officials have the required experience and background to officiate at a level that is equivalent to being CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) or NFHS (National Federation of State High School) certified.

5. Consultant agrees that City staff members have the right to evaluate game officials on a random basis throughout the course of the regular season and tournament play and, when deemed justified by City, refuse the services of

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any game official at any time. Written justification will be provided to Consultant explaining why a game official was precluded from performing services on that basis. Evaluations will be discussed with Consultant when deemed necessary by City. Consultant agrees that the City may terminate this Agreement for cause based upon (without limitation) game officials not meeting an acceptable level of evaluation standards as determined by City staff.

6. Consultant is responsible for ensuring that all scheduled game officials are knowledgeable and familiar with the City’s rules and modifications for each sport and that these rules will be properly enforced at each assigned game throughout each season. Upon request and with just cause as determined by City based on demonstrated poor knowledge or familiarity with the foregoing, City may request or require that Consultants not schedule a specific game official.

7. All game officials are required to wear the correct uniform. Uniforms are to meet the standards set by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and the City.

8. Consultant will be notified of a game official’s late arrival. City may request or require that Consultant not schedule a specific game official that has repeatedly arrived after the designated starting time of their scheduled game(s).

9. Consultant is responsible for ensuring that all game officials are aware that their presence and actions, while officiating, or while on City premises in connection with officiating, will be visible to participants and the general public including residents and guests of the City, and therefore reflect the highest level of personal conduct and professionalism.

L. Financial Responsibility:

1. Consultant is responsible to fiscally manage the officiating services for youth sports leagues/games assigned to it in coordination with the City Recreation Division, and to maintain complete accounting records and implement appropriate accounting controls consistent with standard business practices for all of the services . Accounting records shall be available for audit/inspection by the City during regular working hours.

2. Consultant shall adhere to Federal and State financial reporting requirements, and provide financial statements on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis to the City Finance Department within 30 days of the period end.

3. Consultant shall secure and maintain , at its sole expense, all licenses necessary to do business in Los Angeles County, California, City of Carson, and State of California.

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4. Consultant is responsible for payment of any and all pertinent federal, state, or local self-employment, Workers Compensation, or income taxes, or other assessments levied by governmental authorities on any monies earned as a result of this Agreement. The City is to be indemnified and reimbursed for any claim or assessment, including interest and penalties, by any taxing authority arising out of Consultant’s failure to fulfill the foregoing responsibilities.

II. Consultant must perform all on -call Services in compliance with the following requirements:

A. Each task shall be indicated by a written request (“Task Order”) produced by the Contract Officer with a description of the work to be performed, and the time desired for completion . All tasks shall be carried out in conformity with all provisions of this Agreement. Task Orders may include multiple games (e.g., a full regular season schedule) collectively within one Task Order, or may be issued for just an individual game.

B. Consultant must promptly prepare a written description of the requested tasks including all components and subtasks; the compensation to perform the task, using the itemized fees/rates in Section I of Exhibit “C” (“Task Budget”); an explanation of how the compensation was determined; and, a schedule for completion of the task (“Task Completion Date”); which shall all collectively be referred to as the “Task Proposal.”
C. Contract Officer shall in writing approve, modify, or reject the Task Proposal, and may issue a Notice to Proceed.

D. The task shall be performed at a cost not to exceed the Task Budget.

E. Consultant shall complete the task and deliver all deliverables to Contract Officer by the Task Completion Date.

III. As part of the Services, Consultant will prepare and deliver the following tangible work products to the City:

A. Game officials shall sign and properly complete score cards during each assigned baseball, softball, flag football and soccer game. The following information must be recorded on each score card: List of players for each team, names of the teams playing, current date, actual starting and ending game times, name(s) of official(s), location of game, the results of any pre -game coin toss; indication of when substitutes have entered/exited the game, nu mber of runs, touchdowns or goals scored, last out of inning per team, number of innings pitched by pitcher, number of timeouts taken and the final game score for each team. Game officials are required to document all necessary game information related to a protest on the game score card, as outlined in the section titled ‘Protests’ in the City of Carson Youth Sports Rule Book for each sport. In the event that any of Consultant’s game officials fail to comply with this requirement, City would need to track

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down/reconstruct this information. This information must be tracked and recorded as it would be needed in the event of a protested game, and tracking this information in real time is the responsibility of Consultant’s game officials. As such, City and Consultant agree that: (i) it is impracticable or extremely difficult to determine what the actual damages to City would be for a violation of this requirement by Consultant, and how those damages might be calculated; (ii) they have made a reasonable endeavor to estimate fair compensation for such a violation; and (iii) upon doing so, they have concluded that 50% of the contracted game fee for each score card that game officials fail to comply with this requirement represents a fair and reasonable estimate of such damages. Accordingly, Consultant will be assessed liquidated damages equal to 50% of the contracted game fee for each score card for which game officials fail to comply with this requirement.

IV. In addition to the requirements of Section 6.2, during performance of the Services, Consultant will keep the City apprised of the status of performance by delivering the following status reports:

A. Consultant shall notify and submit a written statement of reported information to the City’s Contract Officer and the Youth Sports Coordinator on any protest that is brought to the game official’s attention within 24 -hours of the conclusion of the game. Any coach, player or spectator ejections shall also be reported to the Contract Officer or Youth Sports Coordinator within 24-hours of the conclusion of the game.

Game officials must submit a written statement describing the incident and the action that was taken by the official.

B. Consultant shall require game officials to cooperate with City staff concerning any incident or injury situations, and shall provide the name(s) and phone number(s) of any official(s) upon request. Game officials will supply any and all information necessary for proper documentation by site supervisor regarding incident or injury situations.

V. All work product is subject to review and acceptance by the City, and must be revised by the Consultant without additional charge to the City until found satisfactory and accepted by City.

VI. Consultant will utilize the following personnel to accomplish the Services:

A. Navin Sami, CEO
B. Duly qualified officials of Consultant.

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EXHIBIT “B”

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(Superseding Contract Boilerplate)
(additions shown in bold italics, deletions in strikethrough) I. The first paragraph of Section 2.4 (Invoices) is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“Consultant shall furnish to City original invoice s for all work performed and expenses incurred, as further detailed below . By submitting an invoice for payment under this Agreement, Consultant is certifying compliance with all provisions of the Agreement. Consultant shall not invoice City for any duplicate services performed by more than one person . Unless otherwise directed by the Contract Officer, for Youth Sports officiating services, invoice to the attention of Youth Sports Coordinator, Nancy Rusas. Invoices shall reflect all work performed and expen ses incurred during the preceding two weeks, shall be in a form approved by the Director of Finance, and shall comply with the requirements of Exhibit “C” (Schedule of Compensation).” II. Subsection (a) (General Liability) of Section 5.1 (Insurance Coverage) is hereby amended to read as follows:
“(a) General Liability Insurance (Coverage Form ISO CGL CG 00 01 or equivalent). A policy of comprehensive general liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. The policy of insurance shall be in an amount not less than $2,000,000.00 per occurrence or if a general aggre gate limit is used, then the general aggregate limit shall be twice the occurrence limit. The General Liability Insurance policy must include coverage for Sexual and /or Physical Abuse or Molestation. Or, a separate insurance policy must be provided with a $1,000,000 limit per claim. Evidence of Sexual and/or Physical Abuse or Molestation coverage must be provided with the certificate of insurance.” III. Subsection (d) (Professional Liability) of Section 5.1 (Insurance Coverage) is hereby amended to read as follows:
“ (d) Professional Liability. Referee/Umpire Professional liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant’s profession, as determined by the City’s Risk Manager, provided that the limits shall be no less than $1,000,000 per claim and no less than $1,000,000 general aggregate . This coverage may be written on a “claims made” basis, and must include coverage for contractual liability. The professional liability insurance required by this Agreement must be endorsed to be applicable to claims based upon, arisi ng out of or related to services performed under this Agreement. The insurance must be maintained for at least 5 consecutive years following the completion of Consultant’s services or the termination of this Agreement. During this additional 5-year period, Consultant shall annually and upon request of the City submit written evidence of this continuous coverage.”
IV. Subsection (e) (Subcontractors) of Section 5.1 (Insurance Coverage) is hereby amended to read as follows:

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“(e) Subcontractors. Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and certified endorsements for each subcontractor.

All coverages for subcontractors shall include all of the requirements stated herein. Consultant and its subcontractors shall have insurance prior to the Consultant or its subcontractors being assigned to provide services pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall not use uninsured officials unless authorized in writing by the Contract Officer. Consultant’s officials are required to obtain their own accident/injury policies. The City of Carson is not responsible for any accident or injury sustained by Consultant’s officials.”

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EXHIBIT “C”

SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
I. Consultant shall perform the following tasks at the following rates (all rates are per official, per game):

A. Youth Baseball / Softball
Division Officials
Per
Game
Year
1 Rate
Year 2
Rate
Year 3
Rate
Year 4
Rate
Year 5
Rate
1A Division (Ages 9-10) – Approx.1 hr 30 min 1 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $80.00 $80.00 2A Division (Ages 11-12) – Approx.1 hr 45 min 1 $80.00 $80.00 $80.00 $85.00 $85.00 3A Division Baseball (Ages 13-14) – Approx. 2 hrs 2 $85.00 $85.00 $85.00 $85.00 $85.00 4A Division Baseball (Ages 15-17) – Approx. 2 hrs 2 $85.00 $85.00 $85.00 $85.00 $85.00 3A Division Softball (Ages 13-15) – Approx. 2 hrs 1 $90.00 $90.00 $90.00 $95.00 $95.00

B. Youth Flag Football
Division Officials
Per
Game
Year
1 Rate
Year 2
Rate
Year 3
Rate
Year 4
Rate
Year 5
Rate
1A Division (Ages 9-10) – Approx.1 hr 2 $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 $75.00 $75.00 2A Division (Ages 11-12) – Approx.1 hr 2 $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 $75.00 $75.00 3A Division (Ages 13-14) – Approx. 1 hr 2 $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 $75.00 $75.00 Rookie Division (Ages 7-8) – Approx. 1 hr 2 $65.00 $65.00 $65.00 $65.00 $65.00 Sandlot Division (Ages 5-6) – Approx. 1 hr 2 $55.00 $55.00 $55.00 $55.00 $55.00

C. Youth Soccer
Division Officials
Per
Game
Year
1 Rate
Year 2
Rate
Year 3
Rate
Year 4
Rate
Year 5
Rate

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1A Division (Ages 9-10) – Approx.1 hr 1 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $80.00 $80.00 2A Division (Ages 11-12) – Approx.1 hr 1 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $80.00 $80.00 3A Division Boys (Ages 13-14) – Approx. 1 hr 1 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $80.00 $80.00 3A Division Girls (Ages 13-15) – Approx. 1 hr 1 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $80.00 $80.00 Rookie Division (Ages 7-8) – Approx. 1 hr 1 $65.00 $65.00 $65.00 $65.00 $65.00

D. Youth Basketball
Division Officials
Per
Game
Year
1 Rate
Year 2
Rate
Year 3
Rate
Year 4
Rate
Year 5
Rate
1A Division (Ages 9-10) – Approx.1 hr 2 $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 $75.00 $75.00 2A Division (Ages 11-12) – Approx.1 hr 2 $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 $75.00 $75.00 3A Division Boys (Ages 13-14) – Approx. 1 hr 2 $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 $75.00 $75.00 3A Division Girls (Ages 13-15) – Approx. 1 hr 2 $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 $75.00 $75.00 4A Division Boys (Ages 15-17) – Approx. 1 hr 2 $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 $75.00 $75.00 Rookie Division (Ages 7-8) – Approx. 45 min 2 $60.00 $60.00 $60.00 $60.00 $60.00 Sandlot Division (Ages 5-6) – Approx. 45 min 1 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00

II. Within the budgeted amounts for each Task or annual year, and with the approval of the Contract Officer, funds may be shifted from one Task sub -budget to another so long as the Contract Sum is not exceeded per Section 2.1, unless additional services are approved per Section 1.8.

III. Fees; Cancellations
A. The City will give Consultant a 2-hour minimum advance notice (via email to an address provided by Consultant to the Contract Officer ) of any cancelled or rescheduled games. This allows time for Consultant to notify its officials that game/games are cancelled , which Consultant shall do within 30 minutes of receiving City’s email notice . If the City fails to provide the 2 -hour notice of cancellation, a one game fee will be paid. No other fees shall be charged.

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B. For games that are cancelled at the scheduled starting time due to bad weather, Consultant will be paid a one game fee as noted above. If any subsequent games are scheduled for that day, game officials are to remain on site, unless dismissed by a site supervisor, at no additional charge.

C. If City gives Consultant more than a 2-hour notice from City that any game(s) have been cancelled or rescheduled , then City will pay Consultant a cancellation/rescheduling fee of $10 per subject game . No other fees will be paid for the cancellation or rescheduling, although if/when rescheduled and held, the subject game would be compensated accordingly to the applicable rates set forth in Section I above.

D. In the event there is a scheduling error by the Consultant or a no -show by game officials that results in the cancellation of any scheduled game(s), the Consultant will not be paid for the cancelled game(s) and will be assessed liquidated equal to 50% of the contracted per game fee for each cancelled game . City and Consultant agree that: (i) it is impracticable or extremely difficult to determine what the actual damages to City would be for a violation of this requirement by Consultant, and how those damages might be calculated; (ii) they have made a reasonable endeavor to estimate fair compensation for such a violation; and (iii) upon doing so, they have concluded that 50% of the contracted game fee for a scheduling error by the Consultant or no -show by game officials that results in the cancellation of any scheduled game represents a fair and reasonable estimate of such damages . No other fees will be paid.

E. Consultant will be assessed liquidated damages equal to 50% of the contracted game fee for each score card that fails to comply with the requirements of Section III of Exhibit “A” as further detailed in that section.

IV. Consultant shall not incur any costs or expenses on behalf of the City, except as specifically approved in advance and in writing by the City. Consultant shall maintain complete and adequate accounting records supporting all charges, fees, expenses, and costs associated with this Agreement.

V. The City will compensate Consultant for the Services performed upon submission of a valid invoice. Each invoice is to include:

A. Line items for all personnel describing the work performed, the number of hours worked, and the hourly rate.

B. Line items for all materials and equipment properly charged to the Services.

C. Line items for all other approved reimbursable expenses claimed, with supporting documentation.

D. Line items for all approved subcontractor labor, supplies, equipment, materials, and travel properly charged to the Services.

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VI. The total compensation for the Services shall not exceed $1,120,000, as provided in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.

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EXHIBIT “D”

SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
I. Consultant shall perform all services timely in accordance with the schedule of assigned games established pursuant to Exhibit “A” and the following:

B. Youth Baseball/Spring Softball season starts no earlier than April 1 st and ends no later than July 15th. For the Dodger Dreamteam Summer League, the season starts no earlier than July 1 st and end s no later than August 31 st, excluding any tournaments which may be added by City after the conclusion of each season.

C. Youth Flag Football/Soccer season starts no earlier than September 1st and ends no later than December 15th, excluding any tournaments which may be added by City after the conclusion of each season.

D. Youth Basketball Season starts no earlier than December 1st and ends no later than February 28th. For the Summer Run Leage, the season starts no earlier than July 1st and ends no later than August 31st, excluding tournaments which may be added by City after the conclusion of each season.

E. Consultant shall require each game official to be at the assigned game location no less than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled game time. Game officials are not to leave the facility during the time frame in which they are assigned to officiate and must remain on si te during any forfeited game(s), unless dismissed by a site supervisor, at no additional charge . Consultant must notify the Youth Sports Coordinator of any games that were forfeited and the reason for the forfeiture.

II. Consultant shall deliver the following tangible work products to the City by the following dates.

A. Completed score cards – Immediately after each assigned game, unless otherwise approved by the Contract Officer.

III. The Contract Officer may approve extensions for performance of the services in accordance with Section 3.2.

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 5:00 PM
CONSENT 20. To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Dr. Arlington Rodgers, Director of Public Works PW Engineering Subject: CONSIDER APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH LOS ANGELESCOUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) FOR THE CITY OF CARSON TOBECOME A MEMBER OF THE REGIONAL INTEGRATION OF INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS(RIITS) (CITY COUNCIL) I. SUMMARY
The Conﬁguration Management Committee (CMC) that oversees the Regional Integration of Intelligent Transportation System (RIITS) approved Carson to join the CMC as a voting member on the condition that Carson exchange information through RIITS infrastructure and operational resources. The RIITS was established for the purpose of exchanging infrastructure and operational resources, including, but not limited to, near real time traﬃc, transit, video, and other data relating to all modes of transportation.

The City Council is requested to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Carson and LACMTA (Exhibit No. 1) to allow Carson to become a member of the CMC that oversees the RIITS, and to exchange information to be used for transportation related system management.

II. RECOMMENDATION
TAKE the following actions:

1. APPROVE Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Carson and LACMTA.

2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Carson and LACMTA, following approval as to form by the City Attorney.

III. ALTERNATIVES

1. DO NOT APPROVE the above recommendations.

2. TAKE any other action the City Council deems appropriate and is consistent with the requirements of the law.

IV. BACKGROUND
In April 2004, the State of California, Department of Transportation for District 7 (Caltrans), the City of Los Angeles, Department of Transportation (LADOT), and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Administration (LACMTA) entered into an Interagency Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the Regional Integration of Intelligent Transportation Systems (RIITS) for the purpose of exchanging infrastructure and operation resources, including, but not limited to, near real time traﬃc, transit, video, and other data relating to all modes of transportation. In December 2004, LACMTA, Caltrans, and LADOT named LACMTA as the Administrator of the RIITS, and established a Conﬁguration Management Committee (CMC) to oversee the RIITS. On September 25, 2025, the CMC voted and approved Carson to join the CMC as a voting member on the condition that Carson exchanges information through RIITS.

The City of Carson becoming a member of the CMC and exchanging information on the RIITS will increase collaboration with neighboring agencies for the purposes of transportation management and planning, which is increasingly important as the City prepares for hosting the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The City Council is requested to approve the MOU between the City of Carson and LACMTA to allow Carson to become a member of the CMC that oversees the RIITS, and to exchange information to be used for transportation related system management.

V. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact related to the proposed MOU. The MOU agreement is not a cost Agreement and neither Party shall incur any cost from the other or charge anything related to this Agreement.

VI. EXHIBITS

1. Memorandum of Understanding

Attachments
Exhibit 1 - Memorandum of Understanding

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Carson City CouncilMarch 17, 2026

Carson City Council
March 17, 2026