Agenda packet, first session — Laguna Beach City Council, May 12, 2026 (part 2 of 6)

terms and conditions of employment must be negotiated with the City’s recognized bargaining units, as required by law.

Staff will continue discussions with the City Council and employee associations regarding the findings of the study. Any proposed implementation strategies, including fiscal impacts and policy considerations, will be brought back to the City Council as part of future agenda items and the budget development process.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving and filing this report. The consulting services agreement with Baker Tilly for preparation of the study was previously approved and funded.

Any future fiscal impacts resulting from potential implementation of the study’s recommendations, including adjustments to compensation or classification structures, will be evaluated and presented to the City Council through future staff reports, the meet-and-confer process, and the annual budget process.

ALIGNMENT WITH CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES
This item supports the City Council’s goal of City Fiscal Sustainability by providing data and analysis necessary to inform long-term compensation planning, workforce management, and organizational effectiveness.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 because it does not constitute a “project.” The receipt and filing of an informational administrative report does not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable physical change in the environment.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Final Classification and Compensation Study - Baker Tilly US, LLP (Pgs. 3-54)

2. January 13 Study Session and Staff Report and Study Session Slide Deck https://lagunabeachcity.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=623 Link to Study Session YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbDoIwKzEbM Submitted By:
. Approved: .David A Kiff
Gavin Curran, Assistant City
Manager
Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:

Gavin Curran, Assistant City Manager Michelle Bannigan, Director of Administrative Services
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CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION STUDY
January 2026

FINAL REPORT
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Table of Contents
The 5-PHASE PROCESS....................................................................................................... 1 PROJECT OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................... 2 PROJECT INITIATION ........................................................................................................... 3 POSITION REVIEW............................................................................................................... 4 Title Review........................................................................................................................ 4 Job Evaluation.................................................................................................................... 4 MARKET ASSESSMENT ....................................................................................................... 5 Market Peers ...................................................................................................................... 5 Quality Control.................................................................................................................... 6 Market Results.................................................................................................................... 6 PAY PLAN DESIGN................................................................................................................ 7 Assessment of Current Pay Plans ....................................................................................... 7 Proposed Pay Plans ........................................................................................................... 9 Regression Analysis ......................................................................................................... 10 Proposed Grade Assignments........................................................................................... 11 Employee Allocation ......................................................................................................... 11 Implementation Cost Analysis ........................................................................................... 11 PROJECT COMPLETION .................................................................................................... 13 RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................................................ 14 The 5-PHASE PROCESS
Baker Tilly conducted a classification and compensation study for the City of Laguna Beach by completing each of t
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PROJECT OVERVIEW

PROJECT INITIATION
Planning meeting with City’s project team to understand goals of the study, collect necessary documentation, and set up the project. Included collection of PAQs and onsite communication meetings.

A glossary of terms can be found in Attachment 1.

POSITION REVIEW
Review of each position to ensure appropriate titling as well as an evaluation using our SAFE process to establish a relative-worth hierarchy. A list of recommended titles can be found in Attachment 2.

MARKET ASSESSMENT
Distribution of a custom survey to identify public sector peers to collect base pay data for comparison against the City’s base pay. Aggregated market results can be found in Attachment 3 with a comparison of to the City’s existing pay in Attachment 4.

PAY PLAN DEVELOPMENT
Development of a new pay plan with consideration to internal and external results, verified through a regression analysis, to establish a fair, equitable, and defensible pay structure. Cost analysis calculation for the City to consider in its adoption of the proposed pay plan. Proposed pay plans can be found in Attachment 5.

Changes to titles and grade assignments must be bargained with each impacted group, as necessary.

PROJECT COMPLETION
Final report outlining the project
methodology, the results of the study,
and our recommendations based on
those results. Training with HR staff to
maintain and administer the pay plan
going forward. A list of Frequently Asked
Questions prepared for employees can
be found in Attachment 6.
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PROJECT INITIATION Phase 1
Baker Tilly partnered with the City’s project team to discuss the current classification and compensation system, goals for conducting the study, and to walk through each phase of the process. Next, Baker Tilly collected documentation from the City, to include job descriptions, organization charts, pay structures, personnel policies, and any other documentation describing how work is performed or compensated.

Communication Meetings
In February 2025, Baker Tilly facilitated in person communication meetings with department heads and employees to inform them about the study, answer questions, and review the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) all employees would be asked to complete.

Position Analysis Questionnaires (PAQs)
The PAQ provides an opportunity for each employee to provide input, in their own words, about the work that is completed in their position and serves as the foundation for the next phase of the study. For that reason, a supervisor review is included in the process. Employees and Supervisors supported this project through a high level of participation in the PAQ process. − Baker Tilly delivered PAQ requests to 324 employees and received responses back from 279 (86%) covering approximately 169 unique position titles (93%) across the organization. − Baker Tilly utilized existing job descriptions to evaluate positions that did not have a completed PAQ submitted.

For quality control, completed PAQs were routed to supervisors for review and to provide feedback on responses. Supervisors could not change employee responses in this review. Baker Tilly reviewed all PAQs and job descriptions for all positions thereafter.

Sample PAQ Prompts:
− Briefly describe the purpose of your job in one to three sentences or phrases. − List essential functions/duties and the percentage of your time devoted to each. − Do you think your current position title appropriately reflects the work? If not, please provide the title that would be more appropriate.
− Which, if any, position titles do your position duties and responsibilities overlap with? − Indicate the minimum experience required to complete the normal day-to-day tasks of this position.
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POSITION REVIEW Phase 2
In this phase, our team worked to understand each of the City’s positions and how they are currently valued in relation to other positions across the organization.

Title Review
Over time, position titles may become inconsistent, inaccurate, or even inflated. An appropriate job title should reflect the nature and level of work performed in that job. Baker Tilly reviewed the City’s position titles and provided recommendations for adjustments, consolidations, and reclassifications, as necessary. Title recommendations were also considered when needed to standardize formatting, spelling, and use of abbreviations which can all significantly impact the administration of a classification system.

As part of the review, career laddering for several positions across the City were developed to better define responsibilities and advancement opportunities within new and existing classifications. The list of recommended titles can be found in Attachment 2.

Job Evaluation
Baker Tilly has a point factor tool, SAFE®, which was developed specifically for the evaluation of public sector positions. Using the Systematic Analysis and Factor Evaluation, we considered the City’s positions against nine compensable factors listed in Table 1, the result of which is a total score for every job. Collectively, these total scores establish a hierarchy across the organization. It’s important to emphasize that job evaluation is a measurement of the position and not the person in the position.

Training on how to use and maintain the SAFE process will be provided to the City’s project team to administer and maintain job evaluation results moving forward.

Table 1: SAFE® Compensable Factors & Weights
Compensable Factors Weight Descriptions / Measurements
Education 16% Minimum formal education level required by the position Experience 12% Minimum years of experience required by the position Level of Work 14% Degree of difficulty of work performed by the position Human Relations 8% Type and level of human interactions Working Conditions 5% Environmental conditions experienced by the position Physical Demands 7% Physical exertion regularly performed by the position Independence to Act 12% Degree of independence to make decisions and act Impact of Actions 14% Severity of consequences based on decisions Supervision Exercised 14% Type and level of supervision exercised 100% TOTAL
The following factors were not
considered when evaluating
positions with the SAFE
methodology: employee
performance, length of service
with the organization, amount of
time in the position, education or
experience more than what is
required by the position, current
salary, or market rates.
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MARKET ASSESSMENT Phase 3
Market values are a critical data point for determining final recommendations. In this phase, Baker Tilly worked with the City to identify and collect data from relevant peer organizations for a set benchmark position list. Our team then adjusted compiled data, as necessary, and compared it against the City’s current base pay ranges, effective July 1, 2025. The results, as outlined below, provide insight into the external competitiveness of the City’s pay structure relative to the labor market.

Market Peers
Baker Tilly partnered with the City to identify and collect base pay information for 134 benchmark positions from the 14 public peers listed in Table 2. Only Marine Safety positions were matched to peer data indicated by * below. Data was additionally compiled from the listed published salary data sources.

Table 2: Public Sector Market Peers

1. City of Anaheim 11. City of San Diego *

2. City of Brea 12. City of Santa Ana

3. City of Costa Mesa 13. City of Tustin

4. City of Huntington Beach 14. County of Los Angeles *

5. City of Irvine 15. County of Orange

6. City of Long Beach * 16. Irvine Ranch Water District

7. City of Malibu 17. Orange County Fire Authority

8. City of Manhattan Beach 18. Bureau of Labor Statistics

9. City of Newport Beach 19. Comp Analyst

10. City of Orange 20. Economic Research Institute
Published salary data, where appropriate, was also used as a private sector benchmark in this assessment. California state averages were used as survey parameters for all three data sources.

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey is a semiannual survey measuring wage rates by industry and is displayed nationally, by state, and/or metropolitan area. BLS data used in this survey was pulled at the 10th and 90th percentile to represent the minimum and maximum thresholds of a salary range.

Comp Analyst by Salary.com is an HR-reported salary data source, aggregating 800 million market data points from more than 25,000 organizations. It covers 15,000 unique job titles, 225 industry breakouts, 27,000+ compensable factors, and 42,000+ geographies.

Economic Research Institute (ERI) provides quarterly updated salary data for over 11,000 jobs across 9,000 locations and 1,100 industries. This study uses ERI’s 10th and 90th percentile data to define salary range minimums and maximums.
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Quality Control
Baker Tilly matched Laguna Beach’s benchmark positions to those at peer organizations where at least 75% of duties aligned or overlapped, requiring a minimum of three matches to calculate market values.

Positions with fewer than 3 matches are noted as ‘insufficient data’ and a market value is not provided.

Because market values are based on aggregated data points, larger sample sizes generally provide greater confidence. Benchmarks averaged 9 matches each, on average.

Market Results
In total, Baker Tilly requested base pay information for 134 benchmark positions, and a market value was calculated for all but one position received sufficient data (3 or more matches). The aggregated market results can be found in Attachment 3 with a comparison of market results to the City’s full pay ranges (effective July 1, 2025) in Attachment 4.

While the City’s pay ranges are competitive, on average, Figure 1 demonstrates how individual benchmarks align in the market. Of the 134 benchmarks, 8 were new positions without existing ranges, and 1 position had insufficient market data. Of the remaining 125 benchmarks, 82.4% are at or leading market at the midpoint with only 4.8% of those significantly lagging market.

Based on market values for the 134 benchmark positions:
− The City’s minimums are 2.0% ahead market minimums on average. − The City’s midpoints are 2.9% ahead market midpoints on average. − The City’s maximums are 3.6% ahead market maximums on average.

Figure 1: Alignment to Market by Benchmark
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PAY PLAN DESIGN
To establish an internally equitable and externally competitive classification and compensation plan for the City, we have integrated the job evaluation scores with the market results. Through a regression analysis, this approach allows us to identify outliers in the data and consider nuances where positions may be valued differently internally vs. externally.

This phase of the project establishes a compensation framework that reflects the City’s philosophy on pay, supports organizational goals, and promotes long-term sustainability.

Assessment of Current Pay Plans
Before revisions to any existing structure were made, Baker Tilly engaged the City’s project team regarding desired position within market, the number of pay structures needed, design preference for the pay structures, and an approach for classifying positions to grades. Determination for the number of pay plans an organization needs can be influenced by the diversity of jobs, market sensitivity, collective bargaining, and even organizational culture.

The City currently has multiple “pay plans” which are mostly aligned with their respective bargaining groups. Table 3 outlines each group representing full-time positions.

An analysis of the current pay ranges across all pay plan groups outlined above demonstrated extreme overlap, inconsistent step differentials/range spreads, and unnecessary duplication. This is a common result when specific ranges or positions receive adjustments rather than the entire framework. The consequence, over time, is compression and unexplainable pay decisions.

Focusing on the MEA plan, shown in Table 4, as an example. The distance between each grade (midpoint differential) is not consistent ranging from 1.7% to 10% which creates significant overlap and gaps. While the distance between each step is meant to be 5%, the overall range spreads also demonstrate slight variance in those calculations.

This same pay table as a chart shown in Figure 2, visually demonstrates the overlap in certain grades.

Specifically, grades 96 and 98 have only a 2.5% difference while grades 133 and 134 only have a 1.7% difference.

Figure 3 demonstrates the full span of each pay plan group comparatively.

Group # of
Grades
# of
Steps
# of
Positions Span of Plan
MEA 15 8 ~81 $51,951 - $191,065
PEA - Professional 11 8 ~15 $50,956 - $161,759
PEA - Sworn 4 8 ~4 $64,272 - $169,079
FF Association 3 8 ~3 $80,122 - $146,690
Management 7 Open ~26 $70,275 - $281,337
Police & Fire Management - Fire 1 Open ~1 $131,876 - $203,050 Police & Fire Management - Police 3 Open ~3 $123,103 - $216,716 Phase 4
Table 3: Current Pay Plans by Employee Group
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MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE'S ASSOCIATION - EFFECTIVE 7/1/2025
Pay Grade Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Mid Diff Spread MISC 66 $51,951 $54,549 $57,276 $60,140 $63,147 $66,305 $69,620 $73,101 40.7% MISC 71 $54,922 $57,661 $60,541 $63,589 $66,780 $70,151 $73,716 $77,449 5.7% 41.0% MISC 77 $58,901 $61,884 $64,907 $68,123 $71,624 $75,227 $79,012 $82,939 7.2% 40.8% MISC 83 $63,473 $66,677 $70,099 $73,445 $77,139 $81,014 $85,083 $89,333 7.8% 40.7% MISC 88 $67,077 $70,435 $73,962 $77,591 $81,402 $85,483 $89,875 $94,383 5.6% 40.7% MISC 96 $73,677 $77,281 $81,079 $85,199 $89,410 $93,879 $98,607 $103,476 9.8% 40.4% MISC 98 $75,434 $79,180 $83,197 $87,305 $91,722 $96,243 $101,061 $106,137 2.5% 40.7% MISC 104 $81,001 $85,057 $89,320 $93,724 $98,465 $103,334 $108,579 $113,952 7.4% 40.7% MISC 106 $83,003 $87,046 $91,425 $95,998 $100,816 $105,892 $111,188 $116,755 2.4% 40.7% MISC 114 $91,193 $95,752 $100,531 $105,672 $110,865 $116,419 $122,232 $128,341 10.0% 40.7% MISC 122 $100,325 $105,349 $110,619 $116,212 $121,960 $128,096 $134,516 $141,232 10.0% 40.8% MISC 128 $108,023 $113,461 $119,067 $124,983 $131,261 $137,913 $144,784 $151,992 7.6% 40.7% MISC 133 $114,146 $119,803 $125,771 $134,074 $138,688 $145,637 $152,961 $160,582 6.4% 40.7% MISC 134 $116,910 $122,697 $128,832 $135,265 $142,059 $149,163 $156,694 $164,483 1.7% 40.7% MISC 140 $135,786 $142,576 $149,705 $157,190 $165,049 $173,302 $181,967 $191,065 16.2% 40.7% Figure 2: MEA Pay Ranges
Table 4: Current MEA Pay Scale
Figure 3: Span of Current Pay Plan Groups
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Proposed Pay Plans
To reduce overlap and establish a more consistent, transparent, and easier to understand framework, Baker Tilly recommends consolidated positions into five proposed pay plans. The design of each pay structure is defined by the positions assigned to them and then further tailored to address the internal and external factors of those positions. An overview of the proposed pay plans can be found in Table 5.

The five proposed pay plans place Police and Fire positions into dedicated compensation structures, inclusive of both non-management and management roles. Given that public safety positions are typically more responsive to labor market conditions, this approach enables the City to address market pressures affecting these roles—from entry-level through executive leadership—through targeted adjustments within a single, cohesive pay structure. Similarly, the establishment of a separate pay structure for Marine Safety positions acknowledges comparable market sensitivities that are not effectively addressed when these roles are combined within the general pay plan.

Each of the three pay structures were specifically designed around the positions included within them.

Meaning, pay ranges were developed at the classification level, rather than assigning multiple classifications to a shared range. This methodology allowed each range to be aligned with either the current rate or the relevant market rate, whichever was higher, while maintaining appropriate differentiation between levels.

Next, a traditional pay structure was developed for all remaining positions, with careful consideration given to the total number of grades and the separation between grades. To create a pay table which adequately covers all non-public safety positions, Baker Tilly used a regression analysis comparing internal equity (SAFE scores) against external equity (market midpoints) to frame the natural distribution of jobs across the City.

Group # of
Grades
# of
Steps
# of
Positions Span of Plan
Police 8 8 9 $64,294 - $240,028
Fire 4 8 5 $84,184 - $214,881
Marine Safety 2 8 2 $85,700 - $155,159
General 21 8 115 $45,115 - $203,594
Management 19 Open 32 $75,324 - $301,003
Table 5: Proposed Pay Plans
Figure 4: Span of Proposed Pay Plans
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Once the framework was established, it was split up to create separate General and Management structures. See Attachment 5 for proposed pay plans and distributions.

Regression Analysis
In statistical modeling, a regression analysis is used to measure the relationships between data sets, predicting one variable based on another. Baker Tilly used this analysis to compare SAFE® scores (internal data), to market average midpoints (external data) for each of the City’s positions and better understand the overall distribution of jobs across the organization.

For example, in Figure 5, each dot represents a benchmark position (non-public safety) showing the point at which its SAFE score and market average midpoint intersect. The black line represents the ‘line of best fit’ trending through all positions. This approach allows us to tailor a pay structure to the City’s positions by controlling the starting point, the number and pace of grades, as well as the ending point.

Figure 5 represents the initial consolidated framework before the General and Management pay structures were broken out.

The approximate minimum, midpoint, and maximums are also reflected on the chart, with the bold midpoint line nearly perfectly aligned with the regression line (in black).

Figure 5: Regression Analysis of Non-Public Safety Positions Please note, the regression in Figure 5 is not a demonstration of proposed grade assignments. Further, a regression analysis was not conducted for the Police, Fire, or Marine Safety pay plans, as each of these groups has a well-defined internal hierarchy. Given the clarity of progression and role differentiation within those classifications, additional job evaluation was not necessary.

The R2 reflects a high correlation, 93.9%, between SAFE scores and market midpoints, shown in Figure 5. This indicates the City can confidently maintain the new classification and compensation system using the SAFE® job evaluation framework. Doing so will provide consistency when adding new positions or adjusting existing positions as they evolve over time. 11 13
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Proposed Grade Assignments
For police, fire, and marine safety pay plans, grades were established by specific classification.

For the remaining pay plans (general and management), Baker Tilly’s approach to assigning positions to grades was to crosswalk each position into a grade relative to their existing midpoint. This ensures positions start where they already are and are not recommended lower than their current range. Next, internal equity (SAFE scores) and external equity (market values) were
considered to determine if grade assignments for each position needed to increase from the current equivalent. Please note, market values alone may not have influenced the movement of a position especially if doing so would disrupt the internal equity hierarchy, supervisor subordinate separation, or career progression separation.

Preliminary grade assignments were first reviewed with the City’s project team to ensure positions were assigned to the correct pay plan and address any outliers. Next, Baker Tilly presented the information to the City’s department heads to collect feedback on assignments, separations, and new proposed career ladders. Once all feedback was considered, grade assignments were finalized with the City’s project team.

Changes to titles and grade assignments must be bargained with each impacted group, as necessary.

Employee Allocation
To this point in the project, the analysis has focused on positions rather than individual employees— specifically examining the nature of the work performed, the internal and external value of that work, and how that value is reflected in the proposed pay plans. Once the pay plans and grade assignments were finalized, Baker Tilly proceeded with allocating employees to the appropriate classifications under the new structure.

Because most position titles remained unchanged, the allocation process was largely straightforward. In instances where a new job series was established, Baker Tilly sought input from department leadership to ensure employees were placed appropriately, with consideration given to the newly defined minimum qualifications.

Following employee allocation, Baker Tilly developed three cost scenarios for the City’s consideration in the adoption and implementation of the proposed classification and compensation plans. Cost estimates reflect base pay only and do not include overtime, specialty or certification pay, educational incentives, employer or employee benefit contributions, payroll taxes, or other related compensation elements.

Implementation Cost Analysis
Baker Tilly will not recommend pay decreases for any employee as a result of the study. In accordance with best practice, Baker Tilly recommends employees with a salary above the maximum to be ‘red circled’ or frozen until the maximum catches up through pay structure adjustments.

Overall, 308 employees were preliminary included for implementation calculations.1 Of those, 50 (16.2%) employees had a salary greater than their new maximum and are the ones recommended to be frozen 1 The number of staff is subject to change based on the City’s timeline for actual implementation. Similarly, the count of staff with salaries above, below, or within range is subject is not static.

The person in the position, their
performance, length of service,
and existing salary is NOT
considered when assigning
positions to a grade.
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in place. There were 12 employees (3.9%) with a salary less than their new minimum and 246 employees (79.9%) with a salary that falls somewhere within their new assigned pay range, as shown in Table 6.

Table 6: Distribution of Current Staff Salaries2

A consistent implementation methodology was used across all step plans with the goal of ensuring all employees are placed onto a step in their new range.

Scenario 1: The minimum action needed to adopt the new plans. • Employees are placed on the step nearest their existing salary without a decrease. • Therefore, employee below the minimum would move to the minimum while employees above the maximum would retain their existing salary without moving to a step.

Scenario 2: Addressing possible compression.
• Employees are placed on the step corresponding with their years in position. • For example, 3 years = step 3. If the existing pay is greater than step 3, employees remain on the step corresponding with the existing salary (established in scenario 1). • Please note, this is a calculations based on years in position and not years of service with the City.

Scenario 3: Same step.
• Employees are placed on the same step from their current plan. • For example, employees on step 2 stay on step 2. If existing pay is greater than the same step in their new range, employees would remain on the step corresponding with their existing salary (established in scenario 1).

The management plan is open range, and therefore, the implementation approach was slightly different.

Scenario 1: The minimum action needed to adopt the new plans. • Employees below the minimum move to the minimum.
• All others retain their existing salary.

Scenario 2: A 2% adjustment.
• Employees below the minimum move to the minimum. If this movement is less than a 2% adjustment, they would receive a 2% adjustment instead. • Employees within range receive a 2% adjustment to their existing salary.

Scenario 3: Addressing possible compression.
• Employees are placed at the minimum of their new range and receive a 3% adjustment for every year in position. If existing pay is greater than this calculation, employees retain their existing salary.
2 Based on employee census dated September 22, 2025
Police Fire Marine
Safety General Mgmt. Total
Total 63 42 14 163 26 308
Below the Minimum 4 3 0 4 1 12
Within Range 59 39 14 118 16 246
Above the Maximum 0 0 0 41 9 50
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PROJECT COMPLETION
At this stage, Baker Tilly has successfully partnered with the City to complete the defined five-phase process. To formally conclude the project, we provide the following deliverables:

Final Report
This report documents the methodology used throughout the classification and compensation study, summarizes key findings and results, and presents our recommendations based on those results.

Final Presentation
We have presented results to the City’s
leadership team, to employees, to union
representatives, as well as City Council.

Training
Baker Tilly will conduct training with the
City’s project team responsible for
administering and maintaining the new
classification and compensation system.

Training will include instructions for using
our SAFE® Job Evaluation system going
forward.

Other project deliverables include:
• FLSA Review. A review of the City’s positions against Department of Labor criteria for overtime exemption status.
• Job Descriptions. Based on results of the study, the City’s job descriptions have been updated to reflect current classifications and minimum requirements. • Benefits Comparison. A comparison of benefits offerings to those offered by peer organizations. • Pay Policy Review. A review of the City’s existing policies with recommendations for updates as well as new policies to consider.

Phase 5
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Employees are among the most valuable and strategic investments an organization can make. To support the City of Laguna Beach’s ability to remain competitive in attracting and retaining top talent – while upholding fairness and integrity – Baker Tilly has developed the proposed classification and compensation framework. Based on our independent analysis, we present the following recommendations:
1 Consider the recommended position title and classification changes.

These have been developed through a combination of PAQ review, job description analysis, and feedback from the City’s project team and department leadership. Several classifications have been developed into a job series that will create professional development opportunities for employees.
2 Consider the use of the five proposed pay plans.

The alignment of positions into the five proposed pay plans is meant to establish a more consistent, transparent, and easy to administer framework for the City. The intentional grouping of positions is meant to help alleviate unintended overlap, redundancy, and compression.
3 Consider the use of SAFE to administer and maintain the new classification and compensation plan going forward.

The General and Management pay plans were established through a regression analysis that measured SAFE scores against market values to establish an internally equitable and externally competitive grade assignments. New or changed positions can be evaluated with SAFE to determine a fair and equitable grade assignment going forward. 4 Consider the proposed grade assignments.

Positions were assigned based on internal equity, external market data, existing equity relationships, and career progression logic. Final placement was made following feedback received from the City’s Department leadership.
5 Maintain the classification and compensation system.
− Routinely review positions, job descriptions, and market conditions to keep the system current and aligned with organizational needs.
− Adjust the pay structure and salaries annually or as needed, to maintain competitiveness with the labor market.
− Commit to advancing employees through their ranges annually, based on outlined policies.
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Glossary
Benchmark Position – A job that is commonly found in other organizations and used as a reference point for market comparisons in salary studies. Benchmark positions have suƯicient market data available for analysis.

Career Progression – Career progression is the advancement opportunities available to an employee as their role grows in responsibility, complexity, and required skills. It outlines how an employee can move to higher-level positions or stages within a job family over time.

Compensable Factors – Factors that are considered appropriate for determining pay, such as job responsibilities, performance, qualifications, tenure, education, and experience.

Compensation Philosophy – What the organization believes about how employees should be compensated and is typically used to define market, market alignment, as well as administrative procedures that impact the organization’s ability to carry out its philosophy.

Cost of Labor – The amount employers in a specific labor market pay for a particular job, distinct from the cost of living, which focuses on general living expenses. Cost of labor is used in compensation analysis to ensure competitive pay rates.

Existing Equity – Existing equity refers to the current fairness and alignment of employee pay within an organization, considering factors such as tenure, experience, performance, and internal salary relationships. It reflects how employees are paid relative to one another before any new compensation changes are applied.

External Equity – External equity refers to how competitive an organization’s pay is compared to the external job market. It reflects whether employees are compensated fairly relative to what other employers pay for similar roles.

InsuƯicient Market Data – InsuƯicient market data occurs when there is not enough reliable or relevant salary information available from external sources to make confident benchmarking decisions for a position. This can happen when roles are highly specialized, uncommon in the market, or reported by too few peer organizations.

Internal Equity – Internal equity refers to the fairness and consistency of pay among employees within an organization, ensuring that compensation appropriately reflects diƯerences in responsibilities, qualifications, and experience across roles.

Job Descriptions – Job descriptions outline the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and working conditions of a position. They provide a clear understanding of what the role requires and serve as the foundation for recruitment, classification, evaluation, and compensation decisions.

Job Evaluation – A systematic procedure designed to make classification decisions by applying standard criteria to a review of all positions.

Market Alignment – Market alignment refers to how closely an organization’s pay levels match competitive rates in the external labor market for similar jobs. It ensures compensation is positioned appropriately to attract and retain talent.
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Glossary
Market Lag – Market lag occurs when an organization’s pay levels fall below competitive market rates for similar positions, making compensation less competitive for attracting and retaining employees.

Market Lead - Market lead refers to a compensation position in which an organization intentionally pays above competitive market rates for similar jobs to attract, retain, or reward talent.

Market Midpoint – An average of midpoints to establish a market value. If an organization only provided actual pay or a fixed salary rate, that amount was used as the midpoint.

Therefore, the market average midpoint is a mixture of midpoints and fixed/actual amounts.

Market Peers – Organizations identified by the State as competitive or comparable to be contacted for participation in the custom pay and benefits survey.

Pay Grade – A pay grade is a structured level within a compensation system that groups jobs with similar responsibilities, qualifications, and market value. Each grade has an associated salary range that defines the minimum, midpoint, and maximum pay for positions assigned to that grade.

Pay Plan(s) – Pay plans are structured compensation systems that outline how salaries and wages are organized within an organization. They define pay grades, salary ranges, and rules for how employees are compensated and progress within the system.

Pay Range – A pay range is the span of salaries assigned to a specific pay grade, defined by a minimum, midpoint, and maximum. It establishes the boundaries for how much an employee in that grade can be paid.

Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) – A structured job analysis technique that classifies job information based on such factors as information input, mental processes, work output, relationships with other persons, job context, and other job characteristics. The PAQ analyzes jobs in terms of worker-oriented data.

Regression Analysis – A statistical method used to determine the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

SAFE – Systematic Analysis and Factor Evaluation. Baker Tilly’s point-factor job evaluation tool developed specifically for the measurement of public sector positions. 17 Attachment 1
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List of Title Changes / Recommendations
Department Current Title Project Title
City Attorney Assistant City Attorney Assistant City Attorney City Attorney Paralegal Paralegal
City Clerk Deputy City Clerk Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk Records Mgmt Coordin Records Management Coordinator City Manager Arts Program Coordinator Arts Program Specialist City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Manager Digital Comm Coord Communications Coordinator City Manager Communications Manager Communications Manager City Manager Cultural Arts Manager Cultural Arts Manager City Manager Cybersecurity Analyst Cybersecurity Analyst City Manager Executive Assistant Executive Assistant
City Manager Information Systems Specialist IT Analyst
City Manager IT Manager IT Manager
City Manager Project Manager - IT IT Project Manager
City Manager Network Adminstrator Network Adminstrator
City Manager Senior IT Analyst Senior IT Analyst
City Manager Systems Analyst Systems Analyst
Community Development Asst Dir Of Comm Dev Assistant Director of Community Development Community Development Assistant Planner Assistant Planner Community Development Associate Planner Associate Planner Community Development Building Inspector (CE) Building Inspector I Community Development NEW Building Inspector II
Community Development Building Official Building Official Community Development Building Plan Checker Building Plans Examiner I Community Development NEW Building Plans Examiner II
Community Development Chief Building Inspector Chief Building Inspector Community Development Code Enforcement Tech Code Enforcement Officer I Community Development Code Enforcement Officer Code Enforcement Officer II Community Development Code Enforcement Sup Code Enforcement Supervisor Community Development Community Development Deputy Director Deputy Director of Community Development Community Development Director Of Commuity Development Director of Community Development Community Development Permit Services Supervisor Permit Services Supervisor Community Development Permit Technician Permit Technician I Community Development NEW Permit Technician II
Community Development Planning Manager Planning Manager Community Development NEW Planning Supervisor
Community Development Planning Technician Planning Technician Community Development Principal Planner Principal Planner Community Development Senior Building Inspector Senior Building Inspector Community Development Senior Plan Checker Senior Building Plans Examiner Community Development Code Enforcement Officer Senior Code Enforcement Officer Community Development Senior Permit Technician Senior Permit Technician Community Development Senior Planner Senior Planner
Finance Accountant Accountant I
Finance NEW Accountant II
Finance Accounting Manager Accounting Manager
Finance Accounting Supervisor Accounting Supervisor
Finance Accounting Technician Accounting Technician I
Finance NEW Accounting Technician II
Finance Director of Finance Director of Finance
Finance Finance Manager Finance Manager
Finance Payroll Spervisor Payroll Supervisor
Finance Procurment Officer Procurement And Contracts Administrator Finance Senior Accountant Senior Accountant
Finance NEW Senior Accounting Technician
Fire Ambulance Program Coord. Ambulance Program Coordinator Fire Battalion Chief Battalion Chief
Fire Fire Chief Chief of Fire
Fire Civilian Fire Marshal Civilian Fire Marshal
Fire Deputy Fire Chief Deputy Fire Chief
Fire Emergency Ops Coord Emergency Management Administrator Fire Fire Captain/Paramedic Fire Captain
Fire Fire Engineer Fire Engineer
Fire Fire Safety Inspector Fire Safety Specialist
Fire Firefighter Firefighter
Fire NEW Firefighter Recruit
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Department Current Title Project Title
Human Resources Director Of Human Resources & Risk Management Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Human Resources Administrative Analyst Human Resources Analyst I Human Resources NEW Human Resources Analyst II
Human Resources Principal Human Resource Analyst Human Resources Analyst, Principal Human Resources Administrative Assistant Human Resources Assistant Human Resources NEW Risk Manager
Human Resources Senior Administrative Analyst Senior Human Resources Analyst Marine Safety Marine Safety Chief Chief of Marine Safety Marine Safety Marine Safety Captain Marine Safety Captain Marine Safety Marine Safety Lieutenant Marine Safety Lieutenant Marine Safety Marine Safety Officer Marine Safety Officer Multiple Office Specialist Administrative Assistant I
Multiple Senior Office Specialist Administrative Assistant II Multiple Administrative Analyst Management Analyst I
Multiple Senior Administrative Analyst Management Analyst II Multiple Administrative Assistant Senior Administrative Assistant Multiple Senior Management Analyst Senior Management Analyst Police Parking Services Officer / Accident Investigator Accident Investigator Police Animal Care Specialist Animal Care Specialist
Police Animal Services Officer Animal Services Officer I Police NEW Animal Services Officer II
Police Kennel Manager Animal Shelter Manager
Police Police Chief Chief of Police
Police Community Services Officer I Compliance Enforcement Specialist Police Community Services Officer I Court Liason Specialist Police Administrative Analyst - Crime Crime Analyst
Police Community Services Officer I Crime Prevention Specialist Police Police Fleet Coordinator Fleet Maintenance Coordinator Police Jail Supervisor Jail Supervisor
Police Jailer Jailer
Police Park Ranger Park Ranger I
Police NEW Park Ranger II
Police Parking Services Officer Parking Services Officer I Police NEW Parking Services Officer II
Police Police Captain Police Captain
Police Police Corporal Police Corporal
Police Police Lieutenant Police Lieutenant
Police Police Officer Police Officer
Police NEW Police Recruit
Police Police Sergeant Police Sergeant
Police Civilian Services Admin Professional Services Administrator Police Community Services Officer II Property and Evidence Specialist Police Public Safety Dispatcher Public Safety Dispatcher I Police NEW Public Safety Dispatcher II
Police Records Specialist Records Specialist
Police NEW Senior Animal Services Officer
Police NEW Senior Park Ranger
Police Senior Parking Services Officer Senior Parking Services Officer Police Senior Dispatcher Senior Public Safety Dispatcher Police NEW Support Services Manager
Police Support Services Supervisor Support Services Supervisor - Dispatch Police Support Services Supervisor Support Services Supervisor - Records Public Works & Utilities Assistant City Engineer Assistant City Engineer Public Works & Utilities Assistant Director Of Public Works Assistant Director of Public Works Public Works & Utilities NEW Associate Civil Engineer
Public Works & Utilities Project Director Capital Program Manager Public Works & Utilities City Arborist City Arborist
Public Works & Utilities City Engineer City Engineer
Public Works & Utilities Dep Dir PW/Pub Srv Mgr Deputy Director of Public Works and Utilities Public Works & Utilities Director Of PW/Utilities Director of Public Works and Utilities Public Works & Utilities Engineering Technician Engineering Technician Public Works & Utilities Environmental Technician Environmental Technician Public Works & Utilities Senior Fleet Maintenance Supervisor Fleet Maintenance Supervisor Public Works & Utilities Equipment Mechanic Heavy Equipment Mechanic I Public Works & Utilities NEW Heavy Equipment Mechanic II Public Works & Utilities Maintenance Lead Worker Maintenance Lead Worker Public Works & Utilities Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Supervisor 19 Attachment 2
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Public Works & Utilities Maintenance Worker Maintenance Worker I Public Works & Utilities Maintenance Worker I Maintenance Worker I Public Works & Utilities Maintenance Worker II Maintenance Worker II Public Works & Utilities Project Manager Public Works Inspector Public Works & Utilities Project Manager Public Works Project Manager Public Works & Utilities NEW Senior Civil Engineer
Public Works & Utilities Senior Equipment Mechanic Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic Public Works & Utilities Senior Project Manager Senior Public Works Project Manager Public Works & Utilities Senior Public Works Analyst/Solid Waste Solid Waste and Recycling Administrator Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Collections Supervisor Wastewater Collections Supervisor Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Mechanic & Facilities Supervisor Wastewater Lift Station Supervisor Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Tech I Wastewater Technician I Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Tech II Wastewater Technician II Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Utility Lead Wastewater Utility Lead Worker Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Utility Worker I Wastewater Utility Worker I Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Utility Worker II Wastewater Utility Worker II Public Works & Utilities Building Inspector Water Quality Inspector Transit & Community Services Recreation Coordinator Aquatics Specialist Transit & Community Services Recreation Coordinator Community Services Coordinator I Transit & Community Services Senior Services Coordinator Community Services Coordinator II Transit & Community Services Recreation Manager Community Services Manager Transit & Community Services Recreation Supervisor Community Services Supervisor Transit & Community Services Director Of Transit & Community Services Director of Transit and Community Services Transit & Community Services Parking Supervisor Parking Maintenance Supervisor Transit & Community Services Maintenance Worker I Parking Technician I Transit & Community Services Maintenance Worker II Parking Technician II Transit & Community Services NEW Senior Parking Technician Transit & Community Services Transit Supervisor Transit Coordinator 20 Attachment 2
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Aggregate Market Report (Adjusted)
Department Benchmark Title Matches Average
Minimum
Average
Midpoint
Average
Maximum Spread
City Clerk Deputy City Clerk 11 78,417.19 94,212.85 110,008.51 40% City Clerk Records Management Coordinator 5 63,313.56 73,264.36 83,215.16 31% City Manager Assistant City Manager 11 213,244.83 255,297.68 297,350.53 39% City Manager Communications Manager 15 122,168.03 147,578.22 170,843.35 40% City Manager Cybersecurity Analyst 8 105,391.40 134,740.81 164,090.21 56% City Manager Digital Communications Coordinator 7 95,745.11 113,750.46 131,755.80 38% City Manager Executive Assistant 17 73,726.94 92,718.81 111,710.67 52% City Manager IT Analyst 11 88,810.18 107,275.55 125,740.93 42% City Manager IT Manager 17 142,072.20 173,325.48 198,770.26 40% City Manager IT Project Manager 5 101,776.12 123,876.96 145,977.80 43% City Manager Network Administrator 11 105,451.69 127,860.59 150,269.48 43% City Manager Systems Analyst 9 98,176.51 121,963.30 145,750.08 48% Community Development Assistant Planner 13 76,081.99 89,729.21 103,376.43 36% Community Development Associate Planner 14 89,332.65 108,632.32 127,931.99 43% Community Development Building Inspector 13 76,250.24 92,270.63 109,287.70 43% Community Development Building Official 10 139,231.31 165,905.01 192,578.72 38% Community Development Building Plans Examiner 10 94,220.61 112,256.36 130,292.11 38% Community Development Chief Building Inspector 10 103,435.90 121,415.58 139,395.26 35% Community Development Code Enforcement Officer 12 70,442.61 82,919.02 95,395.43 35% Community Development Code Enforcement Supervisor 6 92,960.93 111,112.50 129,264.06 39% Community Development Code Enforcement Technician 5 54,966.82 66,353.31 77,739.80 41% Community Development Community Development Assistant Director 10 149,364.95 178,077.07 206,789.18 38% Community Development Community Development Director 11 185,840.84 220,920.13 255,999.42 38% Community Development Permit Services Supervisor 8 86,594.25 104,143.42 121,692.59 41% Community Development Permit Technician 14 60,444.15 71,379.77 82,315.38 36% Community Development Planning Manager 10 134,049.25 159,777.39 185,505.52 38% Community Development Planning Technician 11 64,753.47 76,421.68 88,089.88 36% Community Development Principal Planner 10 119,858.66 142,112.48 164,366.29 37% Community Development Senior Building Inspector 13 87,582.99 103,266.04 118,949.09 36% Community Development Senior Permit Technician 10 69,178.50 80,998.22 92,817.95 34% Community Development Senior Plan Checker 9 113,771.27 135,802.80 157,834.33 39% Community Development Senior Planner 13 103,698.95 123,144.15 142,589.35 38% Finance Accounting Manager 9 118,037.44 152,096.91 186,156.38 58% Finance Accounting Supervisor 7 100,235.91 121,615.05 142,994.20 43% Finance Accounting Technician I 11 56,524.99 67,940.50 79,356.00 40% Finance Accounting Technician II 10 61,393.16 74,350.10 87,307.03 42% Finance Finance Director 11 163,937.30 202,580.82 241,224.35 47% Finance Finance Manager 14 133,444.45 163,641.93 191,027.89 43% 21 Attachment 3
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Department Benchmark Title Matches Average
Minimum
Average
Midpoint
Average
Maximum Spread
Finance Payroll Administrator 8 97,495.85 117,641.93 137,788.02 41% Finance Payroll Technician 8 66,133.92 78,756.35 91,378.79 38% Finance Procurement And Contracts Administrator 11 102,019.79 124,507.01 146,994.23 44% Finance Senior Accountant 16 87,196.51 107,729.63 128,262.74 47% Fire Ambulance Program Coordinator 6 93,274.98 109,470.57 125,666.16 35% Fire Battalion Chief 8 157,250.63 181,202.90 205,155.17 30% Fire Deputy Fire Chief 7 179,941.02 210,873.42 241,805.81 34% Fire Emergency Management Coordinator 11 96,971.15 114,266.83 131,562.52 36% Fire Fire Captain 9 121,986.57 141,455.15 160,362.52 31% Fire Fire Chief 8 207,005.54 245,977.73 284,949.93 38%
Fire Fire Engineer 9 102,188.46 116,890.82 131,593.18 29% Fire Fire Marshall (Civilian) 7 126,416.22 150,673.57 174,930.92 38% Fire Fire Safety Specialist 7 74,061.82 92,336.45 110,611.09 49% Fire Firefighter 10 84,270.58 99,890.48 115,510.38 37%
Fire Firefighter Recruit 5 66,886.63 80,744.48 87,784.23 31% Human Resources Human Resources & Risk Management Director 15 176,958.05 213,012.85 249,067.65 41% Human Resources Human Resources Analyst I 13 81,866.39 96,783.88 111,701.38 36% Human Resources Human Resources Analyst II 12 89,241.69 109,570.03 129,898.36 46% Human Resources Human Resources Analyst, Principal 13 104,792.85 125,511.37 146,229.90 40% Human Resources Human Resources Assistant 13 62,347.86 74,628.53 86,909.20 39% Human Resources Risk Manager 11 123,707.92 150,283.52 176,859.13 43% Marine Safety Marine Safety Captain 3 133,788.80 156,186.40 178,584.00 33% Marine Safety Marine Safety Chief 5 139,993.25 195,735.02 240,460.14 72% Marine Safety Marine Safety Lieutenant 5 112,703.96 130,840.73 148,977.51 32% Marine Safety Marine Safety Officer 5 86,709.75 100,886.07 115,062.39 33% Multiple Administrative Assistant I 16 55,591.59 66,367.24 77,142.89 39% Multiple Administrative Assistant II 9 57,951.45 71,163.76 84,376.07 46% Multiple Management Analyst I 15 78,681.87 93,889.29 109,096.71 39% Multiple Management Analyst II 11 85,216.68 107,207.23 129,197.77 52% Multiple Senior Management Analyst 15 102,406.95 122,919.27 143,431.59 40% Police Animal Care Specialist 6 42,032.13 49,256.40 56,480.67 34% Police Animal Services Officer 7 61,850.06 75,059.24 88,268.43 43% Police Animal Shelter Manager 4 77,056.54 92,664.97 108,273.40 41% Police Civilian Services Administrator 6 137,905.05 162,381.59 186,858.13 35% Police Court Liaison Specialist 9 64,806.47 76,278.62 87,750.78 35% Police Crime Analyst 7 82,154.49 96,083.59 110,012.69 34% Police Crime Prevention Specialist 7 61,282.20 72,799.02 84,315.85 38% Police Dispatch Supervisor 9 93,942.69 108,782.04 123,621.39 32% 22 Attachment 3
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Department Benchmark Title Matches Average
Minimum
Average
Midpoint
Average
Maximum Spread
Police Jail Supervisor 4 97,270.47 111,921.65 126,572.83 30% Police Jailer 8 62,920.86 74,654.69 86,388.52 37%
Police Park Ranger 8 57,777.01 69,325.27 80,873.53 40%
Police Parking Services Officer I 9 52,730.00 59,707.77 71,732.48 36% Police Parking Services Officer II 7 54,165.22 61,606.81 69,048.41 27% Police Police Captain 11 193,125.03 216,461.46 239,797.89 24% Police Police Chief 12 213,582.00 253,700.95 293,819.91 38% Police Police Corporal Insufficient Insufficient Insufficient Police Police Fleet Coordinator 4 77,072.42 90,245.71 103,419.00 34% Police Police Lieutenant 14 159,589.63 183,573.01 207,556.38 30% Police Police Officer 14 89,951.17 107,502.65 125,054.13 39% Police Police Records Supervisor 11 89,563.76 105,625.26 121,686.76 36% Police Police Sergeant 13 125,938.76 145,615.61 165,292.46 31% Police Police Support Services Manager 6 137,905.05 162,381.59 186,858.13 35% Police Property And Evidence Specialist 12 62,561.74 73,110.28 83,658.82 34% Police Public Safety Dispatcher 12 69,907.87 81,373.44 92,839.00 33% Police Public Safety Dispatcher II 9 68,235.59 82,988.86 97,742.13 43% Police Records Specialist 14 53,313.04 64,391.66 75,470.28 42% Police Senior Parking Services Officer 4 58,327.00 68,792.48 79,257.95 36% Police Traffic Enforcement Review Specialist 8 60,857.53 71,650.33 82,443.13 35% Public Works & Utilities Assistant City Engineer 11 137,266.02 169,300.76 201,335.50 47% Public Works & Utilities Assistant Engineer 12 87,070.00 101,786.54 116,503.07 34% Public Works & Utilities Associate Civil Engineer 15 107,700.68 130,350.06 152,999.44 42% Public Works & Utilities Capital Program Manager 6 114,726.15 143,152.39 171,578.63 50% Public Works & Utilities City Arborist 5 78,264.32 96,989.56 115,714.80 48% Public Works & Utilities City Engineer 14 162,305.36 197,941.32 231,740.19 43% Public Works & Utilities Construction Inspector 12 74,492.90 92,415.53 110,338.15 48% Public Works & Utilities Equipment Mechanic 15 61,659.16 75,614.73 89,570.31 45% Public Works & Utilities Equipment Operator 10 63,306.87 76,593.50 89,880.12 42% Public Works & Utilities Fleet Maintenance Supervisor 10 83,931.20 103,215.75 122,500.29 46% Public Works & Utilities Maintenance Lead Worker 14 66,326.51 79,177.55 92,028.59 39% Public Works & Utilities Maintenance Supervisor 12 85,510.65 104,040.71 122,570.77 43% Public Works & Utilities Maintenance Worker I 15 50,388.41 60,045.34 69,702.27 38% Public Works & Utilities Maintenance Worker II 13 54,882.40 65,962.86 77,043.33 40% Public Works & Utilities Project Manager 8 89,751.96 115,765.56 141,779.17 58% Public Works & Utilities Public Works Deputy Director 10 157,310.26 186,947.44 216,584.62 38% Public Works & Utilities Public Works Director 12 183,367.60 215,960.49 256,970.19 40% Public Works & Utilities Senior Equipment Mechanic 12 69,372.98 84,463.69 99,554.39 44% 23 Attachment 3
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Department Benchmark Title Matches Average
Minimum
Average
Midpoint
Average
Maximum Spread
Public Works & Utilities Senior Project Manager 6 109,047.04 139,389.35 166,474.22 53% Public Works & Utilities Solid Waste & Recycling Administrator 7 95,493.96 113,081.65 130,669.34 37% Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Collections Supervisor 5 91,013.08 109,585.51 128,157.93 41% Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Lift Station Supervisor 4 91,209.30 110,463.10 129,716.90 42% Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Technician II 3 68,360.93 80,595.27 92,829.60 36% Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Utility Lead 3 69,020.24 84,412.69 99,805.14 45% Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Utility Worker I 5 54,030.22 65,586.38 77,142.54 43% Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Utility Worker II 5 61,611.98 81,400.01 101,188.05 64% Public Works & Utilities Water Quality Inspector 5 81,440.90 98,892.78 116,344.65 43% Transit & Community Services Arts Program Coordinator 5 63,393.06 77,444.65 85,488.58 35% Transit & Community Services Cultural Arts Manager 5 98,328.78 129,127.52 159,926.26 63% Transit & Community Services Parking Supervisor 4 64,703.50 77,196.18 89,688.85 39% Transit & Community Services Parking Technician I 7 53,893.89 64,708.57 75,523.26 40% Transit & Community Services Parking Technician II 4 60,625.28 70,047.17 79,469.07 31% Transit & Community Services Recreation Coordinator 13 60,976.85 72,630.53 84,284.22 38% Transit & Community Services Recreation Manager 11 109,820.38 133,289.76 156,759.15 43% Transit & Community Services Recreation Supervisor 12 78,956.37 94,417.47 109,878.58 39% Transit & Community Services Senior Services Coordinator 4 60,740.76 81,673.17 102,605.59 69% Transit & Community Services Transit & Community Services Director 6 172,771.45 210,681.66 248,591.87 44% Transit & Community Services Transit Coordinator 5 74,492.00 90,286.86 106,081.73 42% 24 Attachment 3
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Market Comparison (Adjusted)
Department Benchmark Title Matches Average
Minimum
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Average
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Current
Maximum
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City Clerk Deputy City Clerk 11 78,417.19 94,212.85 110,008.51 67,077.00 -14.5% 80,730.00 -14.3% 94,383.00 -14.2% City Clerk Records Management Coordinator 5 63,313.56 73,264.36 83,215.16 58,901.00 -7.0% 70,920.00 -3.2% 82,939.00 -0.3% City Manager Assistant City Manager 11 213,244.83 255,297.68 297,350.53 183,876.00 -13.8% 242,625.50 -5.0% 301,375.00 1.4% City Manager Communications Manager 15 122,168.03 147,578.22 170,843.35 128,884.00 5.5% 143,202.00 -3.0% 157,520.00 -7.8% City Manager Cybersecurity Analyst 8 105,391.40 134,740.81 164,090.21 116,910.00 10.9% 140,696.50 4.4% 164,483.00 0.2% City Manager Digital Communications Coordinator 7 95,745.11 113,750.46 131,755.80 100,325.00 4.8% 120,778.50 6.2% 141,232.00 7.2% City Manager Executive Assistant 17 73,726.94 92,718.81 111,710.67 72,735.00 -1.3% 90,915.00 -1.9% 109,095.00 -2.3% City Manager IT Analyst 11 88,810.18 107,275.55 125,740.93 100,325.00 13.0% 120,778.50 12.6% 141,232.00 12.3% City Manager IT Manager 17 142,072.20 173,325.48 198,770.26 135,174.00 -4.9% 171,657.50 -1.0% 208,141.00 4.7% City Manager IT Project Manager 5 101,776.12 123,876.96 145,977.80 100,325.00 -1.4% 120,778.50 -2.5% 141,232.00 -3.3% City Manager Network Administrator 11 105,451.69 127,860.59 150,269.48 114,146.00 8.2% 137,364.00 7.4% 160,582.00 6.9% City Manager Systems Analyst 9 98,176.51 121,963.30 145,750.08 100,325.00 2.2% 120,778.50 -1.0% 141,232.00 -3.1% Community Development Assistant Planner 13 76,081.99 89,729.21 103,376.43 83,003.00 9.1% 99,879.00 11.3% 116,755.00 12.9% Community Development Associate Planner 14 89,332.65 108,632.32 127,931.99 91,193.00 2.1% 109,767.00 1.0% 128,341.00 0.3% Community Development Building Inspector 13 76,250.24 92,270.63 109,287.70 83,003.00 8.9% 99,879.00 8.2% 116,755.00 6.8% Community Development Building Official 10 139,231.31 165,905.01 192,578.72 127,411.00 -8.5% 159,238.00 -4.0% 191,065.00 -0.8% Community Development Building Plans Examiner 10 94,220.61 112,256.36 130,292.11 100,325.00 6.5% 120,778.50 7.6% 141,232.00 8.4% Community Development Chief Building Inspector 10 103,435.90 121,415.58 139,395.26 114,146.00 10.4% 137,364.00 13.1% 160,582.00 15.2% Community Development Code Enforcement Officer 12 70,442.61 82,919.02 95,395.43 73,677.00 4.6% 88,576.50 6.8% 103,476.00 8.5% Community Development Code Enforcement Supervisor 6 92,960.93 111,112.50 129,264.06 91,193.00 -1.9% 109,767.00 -1.2% 128,341.00 -0.7% Community Development Code Enforcement Technician 5 54,966.82 66,353.31 77,739.80 58,901.00 7.2% 70,920.00 6.9% 82,939.00 6.7% Community Development Community Development Assistant Director 10 149,364.95 178,077.07 206,789.18 135,174.00 -9.5% 171,657.50 -3.6% 208,141.00 0.7% Community Development Community Development Director 11 185,840.84 220,920.13 255,999.42 177,658.00 -4.4% 221,187.50 0.1% 264,717.00 3.4% Community Development Permit Services Supervisor 8 86,594.25 104,143.42 121,692.59 83,003.00 -4.1% 99,879.00 -4.1% 116,755.00 -4.1% Community Development Permit Technician 14 60,444.15 71,379.77 82,315.38 58,901.00 -2.6% 70,920.00 -0.6% 82,939.00 0.8% Community Development Planning Manager 10 134,049.25 159,777.39 185,505.52 127,411.00 -5.0% 159,238.00 -0.3% 191,065.00 3.0% Community Development Planning Technician 11 64,753.47 76,421.68 88,089.88 63,473.00 -2.0% 76,403.00 0.0% 89,333.00 1.4% Community Development Principal Planner 10 119,858.66 142,112.48 164,366.29 83,003.00 -30.7% 99,879.00 -29.7% 116,755.00 -29.0% Community Development Senior Building Inspector 13 87,582.99 103,266.04 118,949.09 91,193.00 4.1% 109,767.00 6.3% 128,341.00 7.9% Community Development Senior Permit Technician 10 69,178.50 80,998.22 92,817.95 63,473.00 -8.2% 76,403.00 -5.7% 89,333.00 -3.8% Community Development Senior Plan Checker 9 113,771.27 135,802.80 157,834.33 114,146.00 0.3% 137,364.00 1.1% 160,582.00 1.7% Community Development Senior Planner 13 103,698.95 123,144.15 142,589.35 100,325.00 -3.3% 120,778.50 -1.9% 141,232.00 -1.0% Finance Accounting Manager 9 118,037.44 152,096.91 186,156.38 135,174.00 14.5% 171,657.50 12.9% 208,141.00 11.8% Finance Accounting Supervisor 7 100,235.91 121,615.05 142,994.20 108,023.00 7.8% 130,007.50 6.9% 151,992.00 6.3% Finance Accounting Technician I 11 56,524.99 67,940.50 79,356.00 73,677.00 30.3% 88,576.50 30.4% 103,476.00 30.4% Finance Accounting Technician II 10 61,393.16 74,350.10 87,307.03 New Position Finance Finance Director 11 163,937.30 202,580.82 241,224.35 157,017.00 -4.2% 198,990.00 -1.8% 240,963.00 -0.1% Finance Finance Manager 14 133,444.45 163,641.93 191,027.89 135,174.00 1.3% 171,657.50 4.9% 208,141.00 9.0% Finance Payroll Administrator 8 97,495.85 117,641.93 137,788.02 108,023.00 10.8% 130,007.50 10.5% 151,992.00 10.3% Finance Payroll Technician 8 66,133.92 78,756.35 91,378.79 73,677.00 11.4% 88,576.50 12.5% 103,476.00 13.2% Finance Procurement And Contracts Administrator 11 102,019.79 124,507.01 146,994.23 114,146.00 11.9% 137,364.00 10.3% 160,582.00 9.2% Finance Senior Accountant 16 87,196.51 107,729.63 128,262.74 91,193.00 4.6% 109,767.00 1.9% 128,341.00 0.1% Fire Ambulance Program Coordinator 6 93,274.98 109,470.57 125,666.16 73,677.00 -21.0% 88,576.50 -19.1% 103,476.00 -17.7% Fire Battalion Chief 8 157,250.63 181,202.90 205,155.17 137,151.00 -12.8% 174,161.50 -3.9% 211,172.00 2.9% Fire Deputy Fire Chief 7 179,941.02 210,873.42 241,805.81 157,017.00 -12.7% 198,990.00 -5.6% 240,963.00 -0.3% Fire Emergency Management Coordinator 11 96,971.15 114,266.83 131,562.52 108,023.00 11.4% 130,007.50 13.8% 151,992.00 15.5% Fire Fire Captain 9 121,986.57 141,455.15 160,362.52 108,376.00 -11.2% 130,467.00 -7.8% 152,558.00 -4.9% Fire Fire Chief 8 207,005.54 245,977.73 284,949.93 183,876.00 -11.2% 242,625.50 -1.4% 301,375.00 5.8% Fire Fire Engineer 9 102,188.46 116,890.82 131,593.18 93,762.00 -8.2% 112,873.50 -3.4% 131,985.00 0.3% Fire Fire Marshall (Civilian) 7 126,416.22 150,673.57 174,930.92 135,786.00 7.4% 163,425.50 8.5% 191,065.00 9.2% Market Laguna Beach, CA
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Market
Market Laguna Beach, CA
Fire Fire Safety Specialist 7 74,061.82 92,336.45 110,611.09 81,001.00 9.4% 97,476.50 5.6% 113,952.00 3.0% Fire Firefighter 10 84,270.58 99,890.48 115,510.38 83,326.00 -1.1% 100,316.00 0.4% 117,306.00 1.6% Fire Firefighter Recruit 5 66,886.63 80,744.48 87,784.23 New Position Human Resources Human Resources & Risk Management Director 15 176,958.05 213,012.85 249,067.65 157,017.00 -11.3% 198,990.00 -6.6% 240,963.00 -3.3% Human Resources Human Resources Analyst I 13 81,866.39 96,783.88 111,701.38 73,677.00 -10.0% 88,576.50 -8.5% 103,476.00 -7.4% Human Resources Human Resources Analyst II 12 89,241.69 109,570.03 129,898.36 New Position Human Resources Human Resources Analyst, Principal 13 104,792.85 125,511.37 146,229.90 100,325.00 -4.3% 120,778.50 -3.8% 141,232.00 -3.4% Human Resources Human Resources Assistant 13 62,347.86 74,628.53 86,909.20 67,077.00 7.6% 80,730.00 8.2% 94,383.00 8.6% Human Resources Risk Manager 11 123,707.92 150,283.52 176,859.13 New Position Marine Safety Marine Safety Captain 3 133,788.80 156,186.40 178,584.00 127,411.00 -4.8% 159,238.00 2.0% 191,065.00 7.0% Marine Safety Marine Safety Chief 5 139,993.25 195,735.02 240,460.14 157,017.00 12.2% 198,990.00 1.7% 240,963.00 0.2% Marine Safety Marine Safety Lieutenant 5 112,703.96 130,840.73 148,977.51 100,325.00 -11.0% 120,778.50 -7.7% 141,232.00 -5.2% Marine Safety Marine Safety Officer 5 86,709.75 100,886.07 115,062.39 81,001.00 -6.6% 97,476.50 -3.4% 113,952.00 -1.0% Multiple Administrative Assistant I 16 55,591.59 66,367.24 77,142.89 51,951.00 -6.5% 62,526.00 -5.8% 73,101.00 -5.2% Multiple Administrative Assistant II 9 57,951.45 71,163.76 84,376.07 67,077.00 15.7% 80,730.00 13.4% 94,383.00 11.9% Multiple Management Analyst I 15 78,681.87 93,889.29 109,096.71 New Position Multiple Management Analyst II 11 85,216.68 107,207.23 129,197.77 New Position Multiple Senior Management Analyst 15 102,406.95 122,919.27 143,431.59 108,023.00 5.5% 130,007.50 5.8% 151,992.00 6.0% Police Animal Care Specialist 6 42,032.13 49,256.40 56,480.67 52,765.00 25.5% 63,585.50 29.1% 74,406.00 31.7% Police Animal Services Officer 7 61,850.06 75,059.24 88,268.43 62,462.00 1.0% 75,185.50 0.2% 87,909.00 -0.4% Police Animal Shelter Manager 4 77,056.54 92,664.97 108,273.40 62,462.00 -18.9% 75,185.50 -18.9% 87,909.00 -18.8% Police Civilian Services Administrator 6 137,905.05 162,381.59 186,858.13 128,027.00 -7.2% 160,007.50 -1.5% 191,988.00 2.7% Police Court Liaison Specialist 9 64,806.47 76,278.62 87,750.78 60,977.00 -5.9% 73,401.00 -3.8% 85,825.00 -2.2% Police Crime Analyst 7 82,154.49 96,083.59 110,012.69 73,677.00 -10.3% 88,576.50 -7.8% 103,476.00 -5.9% Police Crime Prevention Specialist 7 61,282.20 72,799.02 84,315.85 60,977.00 -0.5% 73,401.00 0.8% 85,825.00 1.8% Police Dispatch Supervisor 9 93,942.69 108,782.04 123,621.39 114,975.00 22.4% 138,367.00 27.2% 161,759.00 30.9% Police Jail Supervisor 4 97,270.47 111,921.65 126,572.83 76,240.00 -21.6% 91,665.50 -18.1% 107,091.00 -15.4% Police Jailer 8 62,920.86 74,654.69 86,388.52 50,956.00 -19.0% 61,339.50 -17.8% 71,723.00 -17.0% Police Park Ranger 8 57,777.01 69,325.27 80,873.53 64,272.00 11.2% 77,370.00 11.6% 90,468.00 11.9% Police Parking Services Officer I 9 52,730.00 59,707.77 71,732.48 56,584.00 7.3% 68,134.50 14.1% 79,685.00 11.1% Police Parking Services Officer II 7 54,165.22 61,606.81 69,048.41 New Position Police Police Captain 11 193,125.03 216,461.46 239,797.89 182,032.00 -5.7% 204,792.00 -5.4% 227,552.00 -5.1% Police Police Chief 12 213,582.00 253,700.95 293,819.91 183,876.00 -13.9% 242,625.50 -4.4% 301,375.00 2.6% Police Police Corporal Insufficient Insufficient Insufficient 105,643.00 127,165.00 148,687.00 Police Police Fleet Coordinator 4 77,072.42 90,245.71 103,419.00 69,975.00 -9.2% 84,133.50 -6.8% 98,292.00 -5.0% Police Police Lieutenant 14 159,589.63 183,573.01 207,556.38 167,089.00 4.7% 187,978.00 2.4% 208,867.00 0.6% Police Police Officer 14 89,951.17 107,502.65 125,054.13 93,612.00 4.1% 112,644.00 4.8% 131,676.00 5.3% Police Police Records Supervisor 11 89,563.76 105,625.26 121,686.76 114,975.00 28.4% 138,367.00 31.0% 161,759.00 32.9% Police Police Sergeant 13 125,938.76 145,615.61 165,292.46 120,182.00 -4.6% 144,630.50 -0.7% 169,079.00 2.3% Police Police Support Services Manager 6 137,905.05 162,381.59 186,858.13 New Position Police Property And Evidence Specialist 12 62,561.74 73,110.28 83,658.82 64,447.00 3.0% 77,563.50 6.1% 90,680.00 8.4% Police Public Safety Dispatcher 12 69,907.87 81,373.44 92,839.00 72,841.00 4.2% 87,576.50 7.6% 102,312.00 10.2% Police Public Safety Dispatcher II 9 68,235.59 82,988.86 97,742.13 New Position Police Records Specialist 14 53,313.04 64,391.66 75,470.28 52,765.00 -1.0% 63,585.50 -1.3% 74,406.00 -1.4% Police Senior Parking Services Officer 4 58,327.00 68,792.48 79,257.95 64,447.00 10.5% 77,563.50 12.7% 90,680.00 14.4% Police Traffic Enforcement Review Specialist 8 60,857.53 71,650.33 82,443.13 60,977.00 0.2% 73,401.00 2.4% 85,825.00 4.1% Public Works & Utilities Assistant City Engineer 11 137,266.02 169,300.76 201,335.50 135,174.00 -1.5% 171,657.50 1.4% 208,141.00 3.4% Public Works & Utilities Assistant Engineer 12 87,070.00 101,786.54 116,503.07 63,473.00 -27.1% 76,403.00 -24.9% 89,333.00 -23.3% Public Works & Utilities Associate Civil Engineer 15 107,700.68 130,350.06 152,999.44 114,146.00 6.0% 137,364.00 5.4% 160,582.00 5.0% Public Works & Utilities Capital Program Manager 6 114,726.15 143,152.39 171,578.63 127,411.00 11.1% 159,238.00 11.2% 191,065.00 11.4% 26 Attachment 4
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Department Benchmark Title Matches Average
Minimum
Average
Midpoint
Average
Maximum
Current
Minimum +/- Market Current Midpoint
+/-
Market
Current
Maximum
+/-
Market
Market Laguna Beach, CA
Public Works & Utilities City Arborist 5 78,264.32 96,989.56 115,714.80 91,193.00 16.5% 109,767.00 13.2% 128,341.00 10.9% Public Works & Utilities City Engineer 14 162,305.36 197,941.32 231,740.19 157,017.00 -3.3% 198,990.00 0.5% 240,963.00 4.0% Public Works & Utilities Construction Inspector 12 74,492.90 92,415.53 110,338.15 100,325.00 34.7% 120,778.50 30.7% 141,232.00 28.0% Public Works & Utilities Equipment Mechanic 15 61,659.16 75,614.73 89,570.31 73,677.00 19.5% 88,576.50 17.1% 103,476.00 15.5% Public Works & Utilities Equipment Operator 10 63,306.87 76,593.50 89,880.12 67,077.00 6.0% 80,730.00 5.4% 94,383.00 5.0% Public Works & Utilities Fleet Maintenance Supervisor 10 83,931.20 103,215.75 122,500.29 100,325.00 19.5% 120,778.50 17.0% 141,232.00 15.3% Public Works & Utilities Maintenance Lead Worker 14 66,326.51 79,177.55 92,028.59 75,434.00 13.7% 90,785.50 14.7% 106,137.00 15.3% Public Works & Utilities Maintenance Supervisor 12 85,510.65 104,040.71 122,570.77 91,193.00 6.6% 109,767.00 5.5% 128,341.00 4.7% Public Works & Utilities Maintenance Worker I 15 50,388.41 60,045.34 69,702.27 51,951.00 3.1% 62,526.00 4.1% 73,101.00 4.9% Public Works & Utilities Maintenance Worker II 13 54,882.40 65,962.86 77,043.33 63,473.00 15.7% 76,403.00 15.8% 89,333.00 16.0% Public Works & Utilities Project Manager 8 89,751.96 115,765.56 141,779.17 100,325.00 11.8% 120,778.50 4.3% 141,232.00 -0.4% Public Works & Utilities Public Works Deputy Director 10 157,310.26 186,947.44 216,584.62 127,411.00 -19.0% 159,238.00 -14.8% 191,065.00 -11.8% Public Works & Utilities Public Works Director 12 183,367.60 215,960.49 256,970.19 177,658.00 -3.1% 221,187.50 2.4% 264,717.00 3.0% Public Works & Utilities Senior Equipment Mechanic 12 69,372.98 84,463.69 99,554.39 81,001.00 16.8% 97,476.50 15.4% 113,952.00 14.5% Public Works & Utilities Senior Project Manager 6 109,047.04 139,389.35 166,474.22 108,023.00 -0.9% 130,007.50 -6.7% 151,992.00 -8.7% Public Works & Utilities Solid Waste & Recycling Administrator 7 95,493.96 113,081.65 130,669.34 100,325.00 5.1% 120,778.50 6.8% 141,232.00 8.1% Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Collections Supervisor 5 91,013.08 109,585.51 128,157.93 100,325.00 10.2% 120,778.50 10.2% 141,232.00 10.2% Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Lift Station Supervisor 4 91,209.30 110,463.10 129,716.90 100,325.00 10.0% 120,778.50 9.3% 141,232.00 8.9% Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Technician II 3 68,360.93 80,595.27 92,829.60 67,077.00 -1.9% 80,730.00 0.2% 94,383.00 1.7% Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Utility Lead 3 69,020.24 84,412.69 99,805.14 75,434.00 9.3% 90,785.50 7.5% 106,137.00 6.3% Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Utility Worker I 5 54,030.22 65,586.38 77,142.54 54,922.00 1.7% 66,185.50 0.9% 77,449.00 0.4% Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Utility Worker II 5 61,611.98 81,400.01 101,188.05 63,473.00 3.0% 76,403.00 -6.1% 89,333.00 -11.7% Public Works & Utilities Water Quality Inspector 5 81,440.90 98,892.78 116,344.65 83,003.00 1.9% 99,879.00 1.0% 116,755.00 0.4% Transit & Community Services Arts Program Coordinator 5 63,393.06 77,444.65 85,488.58 54,922.00 -13.4% 66,185.50 -14.5% 77,449.00 -9.4% Transit & Community Services Cultural Arts Manager 5 98,328.78 129,127.52 159,926.26 108,023.00 9.9% 130,007.50 0.7% 151,992.00 -5.0% Transit & Community Services Parking Supervisor 4 64,703.50 77,196.18 89,688.85 83,003.00 28.3% 99,879.00 29.4% 116,755.00 30.2% Transit & Community Services Parking Technician I 7 53,893.89 64,708.57 75,523.26 54,922.00 1.9% 66,185.50 2.3% 77,449.00 2.5% Transit & Community Services Parking Technician II 4 60,625.28 70,047.17 79,469.07 63,473.00 4.7% 76,403.00 9.1% 89,333.00 12.4% Transit & Community Services Recreation Coordinator 13 60,976.85 72,630.53 84,284.22 63,473.00 4.1% 76,403.00 5.2% 89,333.00 6.0% Transit & Community Services Recreation Manager 11 109,820.38 133,289.76 156,759.15 128,884.00 17.4% 143,202.00 7.4% 157,520.00 0.5% Transit & Community Services Recreation Supervisor 12 78,956.37 94,417.47 109,878.58 83,003.00 5.1% 99,879.00 5.8% 116,755.00 6.3% Transit & Community Services Senior Services Coordinator 4 60,740.76 81,673.17 102,605.59 81,001.00 33.4% 97,476.50 19.3% 113,952.00 11.1% Transit & Community Services Transit & Community Services Director 6 172,771.45 210,681.66 248,591.87 157,017.00 -9.1% 198,990.00 -5.5% 240,963.00 -3.1% Transit & Community Services Transit Coordinator 5 74,492.00 90,286.86 106,081.73 83,003.00 11.4% 99,879.00 10.6% 116,755.00 10.1% 27 Attachment 4
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General
 21 grades numbered 5 – 25.
 The midpoint differential (distance between grades) is 6% throughout.  115 position classifications assigned.
 Eight steps with 5% between each step for ~40.7% total spread.  The midpoint (between steps 4 and 5) is aligned at market.

Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Range
Spread
Midpoint
Diff
Step
Diff
5 $45,115.00 $47,371 $49,739 $52,226 $54,838 $57,579 $60,458 $63,481 40.7% 6.00% 5.00% 6 $47,821.90 $50,213 $52,724 $55,360 $58,128 $61,034 $64,086 $67,290 40.7% 6.00% 5.00% 7 $50,691.21 $53,226 $55,887 $58,681 $61,615 $64,696 $67,931 $71,328 40.7% 6.00% 5.00% 8 $53,732.69 $56,419 $59,240 $62,202 $65,312 $68,578 $72,007 $75,607 40.7% 6.00% 5.00% 9 $56,956.65 $59,804 $62,795 $65,934 $69,231 $72,693 $76,327 $80,144 40.7% 6.00% 5.00% 10 $60,374.05 $63,393 $66,562 $69,891 $73,385 $77,054 $80,907 $84,952 40.7% 6.00% 5.00% 11 $63,996.49 $67,196 $70,556 $74,084 $77,788 $81,678 $85,761 $90,049 40.7% 6.00% 5.00% 12 $67,836.28 $71,228 $74,789 $78,529 $82,455 $86,578 $90,907 $95,452 40.7% 6.00% 5.00% 13 $71,906.46 $75,502 $79,277 $83,241 $87,403 $91,773 $96,362 $101,180 40.7% 6.00% 5.00% 14 $76,220.84 $80,032 $84,033 $88,235 $92,647 $97,279 $102,143 $107,250 40.7% 6.00% 5.00% 15 $80,794.09 $84,834 $89,075 $93,529 $98,206 $103,116 $108,272 $113,685 40.7% 6.00% 5.00% 16 $85,641.74 $89,924 $94,420 $99,141 $104,098 $109,303 $114,768 $120,507 40.7% 6.00% 5.00% 17 $90,780.24 $95,319 $100,085 $105,089 $110,344 $115,861 $121,654 $127,737 40.7% 6.00% 5.00% 18 $96,227.06 $101,038 $106,090 $111,395 $116,965 $122,813 $128,953 $135,401 40.7% 6.00% 5.00% 19 $102,000.68 $107,101 $112,456 $118,079 $123,982 $130,182 $136,691 $143,525 40.7% 6.00% 5.00% 20 $108,120.72 $113,527 $119,203 $125,163 $131,421 $137,992 $144,892 $152,137 40.7% 6.00% 5.00% 21 $114,607.97 $120,338 $126,355 $132,673 $139,307 $146,272 $153,586 $161,265 40.7% 6.00% 5.00% 22 $121,484.44 $127,559 $133,937 $140,633 $147,665 $155,048 $162,801 $170,941 40.7% 6.00% 5.00% 23 $128,773.51 $135,212 $141,973 $149,071 $156,525 $164,351 $172,569 $181,197 40.7% 6.00% 5.00% 24 $136,499.92 $143,325 $150,491 $158,016 $165,917 $174,212 $182,923 $192,069 40.7% 6.00% 5.00% 25 $144,689.92 $151,924 $159,521 $167,497 $175,871 $184,665 $193,898 $203,593 40.7% 6.00% 5.00% 28 Attachment 5
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Police
 Four grades numbered 60 – 64.
 Five position classifications assigned.
 Eight steps with 5% between each step for ~40.7% total spread.  The midpoint (between steps 4 and 5) is aligned at market.

Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Range
Spread
Midpoint
Diff
Step
Diff
50 $64,294.00 $67,508.70 $70,884.14 $74,428.34 $78,149.76 $82,057.25 $86,160.11 $90,468.11 40.7% 5.00% 51 $74,428.34 $78,149.76 $82,057.24 $86,160.11 $90,468.11 $94,991.52 $99,741.09 $104,728.15 40.7% 15.76% 5.00% 52 $86,160.11 $90,468.12 $94,991.52 $99,741.10 $104,728.15 $109,964.56 $115,462.79 $121,235.93 40.7% 15.76% 5.00% 53 $93,612.00 $98,292.60 $103,207.23 $108,367.59 $113,785.97 $119,475.27 $125,449.03 $131,721.48 40.7% 8.65% 5.00% 54 $110,024.00 $115,525.20 $121,301.46 $127,366.53 $133,734.86 $140,421.60 $147,442.68 $154,814.82 40.7% 17.53% 5.00% 55 $122,720.50 $128,856.53 $135,299.35 $142,064.32 $149,167.53 $156,625.91 $164,457.21 $172,680.07 40.7% 11.54% 5.00% 56 $170,905.90 $176,033.08 $181,314.07 $186,753.49 $192,356.10 $198,126.78 $204,070.58 $210,192.70 23.0% 30.17% 3.00% 57 $195,165.00 $201,019.95 $207,050.55 $213,262.06 $219,659.93 $226,249.72 $233,037.22 $240,028.33 23.0% 14.19% 3.00% 30 Attachment 5
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Fire
 Four grades numbered 60 – 64.
 Five position classifications assigned.
 Eight steps with 5% between each step for ~40.7% total spread.  The midpoint (between steps 4 and 5) is aligned at market.

Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Range
Spread
Midpoint
Diff
Step
Diff
61 $84,184.00 $88,393.20 $92,812.86 $97,453.50 $102,326.18 $107,442.49 $112,814.61 $118,455.34 40.7% 11.84% 5.00% 62 $98,511.00 $103,436.55 $108,608.38 $114,038.80 $119,740.74 $125,727.77 $132,014.16 $138,614.87 40.7% 17.02% 5.00% 63 $119,214.00 $125,174.70 $131,433.44 $138,005.11 $144,905.36 $152,150.63 $159,758.16 $167,746.07 40.7% 21.02% 5.00% 64 $152,712.00 $160,347.60 $168,364.98 $176,783.23 $185,622.39 $194,903.51 $204,648.69 $214,881.12 40.7% 28.10% 5.00% 31 Attachment 5
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Marine Safety
 Two grades numbered 70 – 71.
 Two position classifications assigned.
 Eight steps with 5% between each step for ~40.7% total spread.  The midpoint (between steps 4 and 5) is aligned at market.

Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Range
Spread
Midpoint
Diff
Step
Diff
70 $85,700.00 $89,985.00 $94,484.25 $99,208.46 $104,168.89 $109,377.33 $114,846.20 $120,588.51 40.7% 5.00% 71 $110,269.00 $115,782.45 $121,571.57 $127,650.15 $134,032.66 $140,734.29 $147,771.01 $155,159.56 40.7% 28.67% 5.00% 32 Attachment 5
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Management
 19 grades numbered 109 – 127
 The midpoint differential (distance between grades) is 6% throughout.  32 position classifications assigned.
 Open range with a 40% spread, no defined steps.
 The midpoint is aligned at market.

Grade Minimum Midpoint Maximum Range
Spread
Midpoint
Differential
109 $75,324 $90,389 $105,454 40.0% 6.0%
110 $79,843 $95,812 $111,780 40.0% 6.0%
111 $84,634 $101,561 $118,488 40.0% 6.0%
112 $89,713 $107,655 $125,598 40.0% 6.0%
113 $95,095 $114,114 $133,133 40.0% 6.0%
114 $100,801 $120,961 $141,121 40.0% 6.0%
115 $106,849 $128,219 $149,589 40.0% 6.0%
116 $113,260 $135,912 $158,564 40.0% 6.0%
117 $120,056 $144,067 $168,078 40.0% 6.0%
118 $127,259 $152,711 $178,163 40.0% 6.0%
119 $134,895 $161,874 $188,853 40.0% 6.0%
120 $142,988 $171,586 $200,183 40.0% 6.0%
121 $151,568 $181,881 $212,195 40.0% 6.0%
122 $160,662 $192,794 $224,927 40.0% 6.0%
123 $170,302 $204,362 $238,423 40.0% 6.0%
124 $180,520 $216,624 $252,728 40.0% 6.0%
125 $191,351 $229,621 $267,891 40.0% 6.0%
126 $198,692 $243,398 $288,103 45.0% 6.0%
127 $215,002 $258,002 $301,003 40.0% 6.0%
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General
City of Laguna Beach, CA
Proposed Title and Grade
Department Project Title Grade by
Current Mid
Current
Midpoint SAFE Grade SAFE Points Market Grade
Market
Midpoint Grade 1 4 5 8
City Attorney Paralegal 15 $97,476 16 200 15 80,794.09 93,529.26 98,205.73 113,685.40 City Clerk Records Management Coordinator 10 $70,920 12 140 11 $73,264 11 63,996.49 74,083.94 77,788.13 90,049.49 City Clerk Deputy City Clerk 12 $80,730 14 175 15 $94,213 12 67,836.28 78,528.97 82,455.42 95,452.46 City Manager Communications Coordinator 19 $120,779 17 230 18 $113,750 19 102,000.68 118,078.54 123,982.47 143,525.20 City Manager IT Analyst 19 $120,779 19 285 17 $107,276 19 102,000.68 118,078.54 123,982.47 143,525.20 City Manager IT Project Manager 19 $120,779 19 285 20 $123,877 19 102,000.68 118,078.54 123,982.47 143,525.20 City Manager Systems Analyst 19 $120,779 20 295 20 $121,963 19 102,000.68 118,078.54 123,982.47 143,525.20 City Manager Senior IT Analyst 20 $130,008 21 328 20 108,120.72 125,163.25 131,421.41 152,136.71 City Manager Cybersecurity Analyst 22 $140,697 22 355 21 $134,741 21 114,607.97 132,673.05 139,306.70 161,264.92 City Manager Network Adminstrator 21 $137,364 22 373 20 $127,861 21 114,607.97 132,673.05 139,306.70 161,264.92 Community Development Permit Technician I 10 $70,920 8 100 10 $71,380 10 60,374.05 69,890.51 73,385.03 84,952.35 Community Development Code Enforcement Officer I 10 $70,920 10 125 11 63,996.49 74,083.94 77,788.13 90,049.49 Community Development Permit Technician II 11 63,996.49 74,083.94 77,788.13 90,049.49 Community Development Planning Technician 11 $76,403 12 150 12 $76,422 11 63,996.49 74,083.94 77,788.13 90,049.49 Community Development Senior Permit Technician 11 $76,403 11 130 13 $80,998 12 67,836.28 78,528.97 82,455.42 95,452.46 Community Development Code Enforcement Officer II 13 $82,919 13 71,906.46 83,240.71 87,402.75 101,179.60 Community Development Assistant Planner 16 $99,879 17 230 14 $89,729 15 80,794.09 93,529.26 98,205.73 113,685.40 Community Development Senior Code Enforcement Officer 14 $88,577 15 195 15 80,794.09 93,529.26 98,205.73 113,685.40 Community Development Building Inspector I 16 $99,879 16 210 15 $92,271 16 85,641.74 99,141.02 104,098.07 120,506.53 Community Development Permit Services Supervisor 16 $99,879 17 220 17 $104,143 16 85,641.74 99,141.02 104,098.07 120,506.53 Community Development Associate Planner 17 $109,767 18 255 18 $108,632 17 90,780.24 105,089.48 110,343.95 127,736.92 Community Development Building Inspector II 17 90,780.24 105,089.48 110,343.95 127,736.92 Community Development Code Enforcement Supervisor 17 $109,767 18 245 18 $111,112 18 96,227.06 111,394.85 116,964.59 135,401.13 Community Development Senior Building Inspector 17 $109,767 19 265 17 $103,266 18 96,227.06 111,394.85 116,964.59 135,401.13 Community Development Building Plans Examiner I 19 $120,779 19 280 18 $112,256 19 102,000.68 118,078.54 123,982.47 143,525.20 Community Development Senior Planner 19 $120,779 19 285 20 $123,144 19 102,000.68 118,078.54 123,982.47 143,525.20 Community Development Building Plans Examiner II 20 108,120.72 125,163.25 131,421.41 152,136.71 Community Development Planning Supervisor 20 108,120.72 125,163.25 131,421.41 152,136.71 Community Development Chief Building Inspector 21 $137,364 22 355 19 $121,416 21 114,607.97 132,673.05 139,306.70 161,264.92 Community Development Principal Planner 16 $99,879 21 338 22 $142,112 21 114,607.97 132,673.05 139,306.70 161,264.92 Community Development Senior Building Plans Examiner 21 $137,364 21 338 21 $135,803 21 114,607.97 132,673.05 139,306.70 161,264.92 Finance Accounting Technician I 14 $88,577 13 165 10 $67,940 11 63,996.49 74,083.94 77,788.13 90,049.49 Finance Accounting Technician II 11 $74,350 12 67,836.28 78,528.97 82,455.42 95,452.46 Finance Senior Accounting Technician 13 71,906.46 83,240.71 87,402.75 101,179.60 Finance Accountant I 16 $99,879 18 255 15 80,794.09 93,529.26 98,205.73 113,685.40 Finance Accountant II 16 85,641.74 99,141.02 104,098.07 120,506.53 Finance Senior Accountant 17 $109,767 18 255 17 $107,730 18 96,227.06 111,394.85 116,964.59 135,401.13 Finance Accounting Supervisor 20 $130,008 20 305 19 $121,615 20 108,120.72 125,163.25 131,421.41 152,136.71 Finance Payroll Supervisor 20 $130,008 19 285 19 $117,642 20 108,120.72 125,163.25 131,421.41 152,136.71 Finance Procurement And Contracts Administrator 21 $137,364 21 320 20 $124,507 21 114,607.97 132,673.05 139,306.70 161,264.92 Fire Fire Safety Specialist 15 $97,477 16 215 15 $92,336 15 80,794.09 93,529.26 98,205.73 113,685.40 Fire Ambulance Program Coordinator 14 $88,577 16 213 18 $109,471 17 90,780.24 105,089.48 110,343.95 127,736.92 Fire Emergency Management Administrator 20 $130,008 21 335 18 $114,267 21 114,607.97 132,673.05 139,306.70 161,264.92 Analysis Proposed Grade & Range
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Attachment 6
General
City of Laguna Beach, CA
Proposed Title and Grade
Department Project Title Grade by
Current Mid
Current
Midpoint SAFE Grade SAFE Points Market Grade
Market
Midpoint Grade 1 4 5 8
Analysis Proposed Grade & Range
Fire Civilian Fire Marshal 24 $163,428 20 313 24 136,499.92 158,015.72 165,916.51 192,069.10 Human Resources Human Resources Assistant 12 $80,730 13 160 11 $74,629 10 60,374.05 69,890.51 73,385.03 84,952.35 Human Resources Human Resources Analyst I 14 $88,577 16 205 16 $96,784 15 80,794.09 93,529.26 98,205.73 113,685.40 Human Resources Human Resources Analyst II 18 $109,570 17 90,780.24 105,089.48 110,343.95 127,736.92 Human Resources Senior Human Resources Analyst 16 $99,879 18 245 18 96,227.06 111,394.85 116,964.59 135,401.13 Human Resources Human Resources Analyst, Principal 19 $120,779 20 290 20 $125,511 20 108,120.72 125,163.25 131,421.41 152,136.71 Multiple Administrative Assistant I 8 $62,526 7 90 9 $66,367 8 53,732.69 62,202.30 65,312.42 75,607.29 Multiple Administrative Assistant II 9 $66,186 9 115 10 $71,164 9 56,956.65 65,934.44 69,231.16 80,143.72 Multiple Senior Administrative Assistant 12 $80,730 13 160 12 67,836.28 78,528.97 82,455.42 95,452.46 Multiple Management Analyst I 15 $93,889 15 80,794.09 93,529.26 98,205.73 113,685.40 Multiple Management Analyst II 17 $107,207 17 90,780.24 105,089.48 110,343.95 127,736.92 Multiple Senior Management Analyst 16 $99,879 21 325 20 $122,919 20 108,120.72 125,163.25 131,421.41 152,136.71 Police Animal Care Specialist 8 $63,586 5 80 5 $49,256 8 53,732.69 62,202.30 65,312.42 75,607.29 Police Records Specialist 8 $63,586 5 60 9 $64,392 8 53,732.69 62,202.30 65,312.42 75,607.29 Police Parking Services Officer I 9 $68,135 6 85 7 $59,708 9 56,956.65 65,934.44 69,231.16 80,143.72 Police Accident Investigator 10 $73,401 11 130 10 60,374.05 69,890.51 73,385.03 84,952.35 Police Compliance Enforcement Specialist 10 $70,562 11 130 10 60,374.05 69,890.51 73,385.03 84,952.35 Police Court Liason Specialist 10 $73,401 11 130 11 $76,279 10 60,374.05 69,890.51 73,385.03 84,952.35 Police Crime Prevention Specialist 10 $73,401 11 130 11 $72,799 10 60,374.05 69,890.51 73,385.03 84,952.35 Police Parking Services Officer II 8 $61,607 10 60,374.05 69,890.51 73,385.03 84,952.35 Police Animal Services Officer I 11 $75,186 12 150 11 $75,059 11 63,996.49 74,083.94 77,788.13 90,049.49 Police Jailer 7 $61,340 9 115 11 $74,655 11 63,996.49 74,083.94 77,788.13 90,049.49 Police Property and Evidence Specialist 11 $77,564 14 180 11 $73,110 11 63,996.49 74,083.94 77,788.13 90,049.49 Police Senior Parking Services Officer 11 $77,564 14 173 10 $68,792 11 63,996.49 74,083.94 77,788.13 90,049.49 Police Animal Services Officer II 12 67,836.28 78,528.97 82,455.42 95,452.46 Police Senior Animal Services Officer 12 67,836.28 78,528.97 82,455.42 95,452.46 Police Public Safety Dispatcher I 13 $87,577 10 120 13 $81,373 13 71,906.46 83,240.71 87,402.75 101,179.60 Police Fleet Maintenance Coordinator 13 $84,134 16 205 14 $90,246 14 76,220.84 88,235.15 92,646.91 107,250.38 Police Public Safety Dispatcher II 14 76,220.84 88,235.15 92,646.91 107,250.38 Police Crime Analyst 14 $88,577 16 215 15 $96,084 15 80,794.09 93,529.26 98,205.73 113,685.40 Police Senior Public Safety Dispatcher 16 $98,753 17 233 13 $82,989 16 85,641.74 99,141.02 104,098.07 120,506.53 Police Support Services Supervisor - Records 21 $138,367 19 288 17 $105,625 16 85,641.74 99,141.02 104,098.07 120,506.53 Police Jail Supervisor 14 $91,666 20 298 18 $111,922 17 90,780.24 105,089.48 110,343.95 127,736.92 Police Support Services Supervisor - Dispatch 21 $138,367 19 288 18 $108,782 18 96,227.06 111,394.85 116,964.59 135,401.13 Public Works & Utilities Maintenance Worker I 8 $62,526 5 75 7 $60,045 8 53,732.69 62,202.30 65,312.42 75,607.29 Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Utility Worker I 9 $66,186 7 95 9 $65,586 9 56,956.65 65,934.44 69,231.16 80,143.72 Public Works & Utilities Environmental Technician 10 $73,445 10 120 10 60,374.05 69,890.51 73,385.03 84,952.35 Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Technician I 10 $70,920 10 125 10 60,374.05 69,890.51 73,385.03 84,952.35 Public Works & Utilities Engineering Technician 11 $76,403 13 160 11 63,996.49 74,083.94 77,788.13 90,049.49 Public Works & Utilities Maintenance Worker II 11 $76,403 7 90 9 $65,963 11 63,996.49 74,083.94 77,788.13 90,049.49 Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Utility Worker II 11 $76,403 12 150 13 $81,400 11 63,996.49 74,083.94 77,788.13 90,049.49 Public Works & Utilities Equipment Operator I 12 $80,730 13 160 12 67,836.28 78,528.97 82,455.42 95,452.46 Public Works & Utilities Heavy Equipment Mechanic I 12 $80,730 13 165 11 $75,615 12 67,836.28 78,528.97 82,455.42 95,452.46 36 38
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Attachment 6
General
City of Laguna Beach, CA
Proposed Title and Grade
Department Project Title Grade by
Current Mid
Current
Midpoint SAFE Grade SAFE Points Market Grade
Market
Midpoint Grade 1 4 5 8
Analysis Proposed Grade & Range
Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Technician II 12 $80,730 15 188 12 $80,595 12 67,836.28 78,528.97 82,455.42 95,452.46 Public Works & Utilities Equipment Operator II 14 76,220.84 88,235.15 92,646.91 107,250.38 Public Works & Utilities Heavy Equipment Mechanic II 14 76,220.84 88,235.15 92,646.91 107,250.38 Public Works & Utilities Maintenance Lead Worker 14 $90,786 17 223 12 $79,178 14 76,220.84 88,235.15 92,646.91 107,250.38 Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Utility Lead Worker 14 $90,786 17 223 13 $84,413 14 76,220.84 88,235.15 92,646.91 107,250.38 Public Works & Utilities Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic 15 $97,477 17 233 13 $84,464 15 80,794.09 93,529.26 98,205.73 113,685.40 Public Works & Utilities Water Quality Inspector 16 $99,879 19 265 16 $98,893 16 85,641.74 99,141.02 104,098.07 120,506.53 Public Works & Utilities City Arborist 17 $109,767 20 290 16 $96,990 17 90,780.24 105,089.48 110,343.95 127,736.92 Public Works & Utilities Maintenance Supervisor 17 $109,767 20 295 17 $104,041 17 90,780.24 105,089.48 110,343.95 127,736.92 Public Works & Utilities Assistant Civil Engineer 18 96,227.06 111,394.85 116,964.59 135,401.13 Public Works & Utilities Fleet Maintenance Supervisor 19 $120,779 21 320 17 $103,216 19 102,000.68 118,078.54 123,982.47 143,525.20 Public Works & Utilities Public Works Inspector 19 $120,779 18 260 19 $115,766 19 102,000.68 118,078.54 123,982.47 143,525.20 Public Works & Utilities Public Works Project Manager 19 $120,779 18 260 19 102,000.68 118,078.54 123,982.47 143,525.20 Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Collections Supervisor 19 $120,779 21 345 18 $109,586 19 102,000.68 118,078.54 123,982.47 143,525.20 Public Works & Utilities Wastewater Lift Station Supervisor 19 $120,779 21 345 18 $110,463 19 102,000.68 118,078.54 123,982.47 143,525.20 Public Works & Utilities Senior Public Works Project Manager 20 $130,008 23 385 22 $139,389 20 108,120.72 125,163.25 131,421.41 152,136.71 Public Works & Utilities Solid Waste and Recycling Administrator 19 $120,779 21 318 18 $113,082 20 108,120.72 125,163.25 131,421.41 152,136.71 Public Works & Utilities Associate Civil Engineer 21 $137,364 20 313 21 $130,350 21 114,607.97 132,673.05 139,306.70 161,264.92 Public Works & Utilities Senior Civil Engineer 22 121,484.44 140,633.43 147,665.10 170,940.81 Transit & Community Services Parking Technician I 9 $66,186 7 90 9 $64,709 9 56,956.65 65,934.44 69,231.16 80,143.72 Transit & Community Services Arts Program Specialist 9 $66,186 10 125 12 $77,445 10 60,374.05 69,890.51 73,385.03 84,952.35 Transit & Community Services Aquatics Specialist 11 $76,403 12 143 11 $72,631 11 63,996.49 74,083.94 77,788.13 90,049.49 Transit & Community Services Community Services Coordinator I 11 $76,403 12 143 11 $72,631 11 63,996.49 74,083.94 77,788.13 90,049.49 Transit & Community Services Parking Technician II 11 $76,403 10 120 10 $70,047 11 63,996.49 74,083.94 77,788.13 90,049.49 Transit & Community Services Senior Parking Technician 12 67,836.28 78,528.97 82,455.42 95,452.46 Transit & Community Services Community Services Coordinator II 15 $97,477 15 195 13 $81,673 15 80,794.09 93,529.26 98,205.73 113,685.40 Transit & Community Services Transit Coordinator 16 $99,879 15 190 14 $90,287 15 80,794.09 93,529.26 98,205.73 113,685.40 Transit & Community Services Community Services Supervisor 16 $99,879 19 275 15 $94,417 16 85,641.74 99,141.02 104,098.07 120,506.53 Transit & Community Services Parking Maintenance Supervisor 16 $99,879 16 205 12 $77,196 16 85,641.74 99,141.02 104,098.07 120,506.53 Transit & Community Services Cultural Arts Manager 20 $130,008 21 338 21 $129,128 20 108,120.72 125,163.25 131,421.41 152,136.71 37 39
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Attachment 6
Management
City of Laguna Beach, CA
Proposed Title and Grade
Department Project Title Grade by
Current Mid
Current
Midpoint SAFE Grade SAFE Points Market Grade Market Midpoint Grade Minimum Midpoint Maximum City Attorney Assistant City Attorney 124 $180,520 $216,624 $252,728 City Manager Executive Assistant 109 $ 90,915 112 225 109 $92,719 109 $75,324 $90,389 $105,454 City Manager Communications Manager 117 $ 143,202 118 393 117 $147,578 117 $120,056 $144,067 $168,078 City Manager IT Manager 120 $ 171,658 119 445 120 $173,325 120 $142,988 $171,586 $200,183 City Manager Assistant City Manager 126 $ 242,626 126 825 127 $255,298 127 $215,002 $258,002 $301,003 Community Development Building Official 119 $ 159,238 119 415 119 $165,905 119 $134,895 $161,874 $188,853 Community Development Planning Manager 119 $ 159,238 118 400 119 $159,777 119 $134,895 $161,874 $188,853 Community Development Planning Manager 119 $ 159,238 118 400 119 $159,777 119 $134,895 $161,874 $188,853 Community Development Deputy Director of Community Development 120 $ 171,658 120 460 121 $151,568 $181,881 $212,195 Community Development Assistant Director of Community Development 120 $ 171,658 120 460 121 $178,077 122 $160,662 $192,794 $224,927 Community Development Director of Community Development 124 $ 221,188 124 670 124 $220,920 124 $180,520 $216,624 $252,728 Finance Accounting Manager 120 $ 171,658 119 423 118 $152,097 120 $142,988 $171,586 $200,183 Finance Finance Manager 120 $ 171,658 119 423 119 $163,642 120 $142,988 $171,586 $200,183 Finance Director of Finance 123 $ 198,990 123 645 123 $202,581 123 $170,302 $204,362 $238,423 Fire Deputy Fire Chief 123 $ 198,990 123 600 124 $210,873 123 $170,302 $204,362 $238,423 Fire Chief of Fire 126 $ 242,626 125 770 126 $245,978 126 $198,692 $243,398 $288,103 Human Resources Risk Manager 117 370 118 $150,284 117 $120,056 $144,067 $168,078 Human Resources Director of Human Resources and Risk Management 123 $ 198,990 123 645 124 $213,013 123 $170,302 $204,362 $238,423 Marine Safety Marine Safety Captain 119 $ 159,238 119 430 117 $146,023 120 $142,988 $171,586 $200,183 Marine Safety Chief of Marine Safety 123 $ 198,990 124 660 123 $205,315 123 $170,302 $204,362 $238,423 Police Animal Shelter Manager 105 $ 72,284 115 298 109 $92,665 114 $100,801 $120,961 $141,121 Police Support Services Manager 116 $ 133,043 116 340 119 $162,382 118 $127,259 $152,711 $178,163 Police Professional Services Administrator 119 $ 160,008 117 355 119 $162,382 119 $134,895 $161,874 $188,853 Police Chief of Police 126 $ 242,626 125 770 127 $253,701 126 $198,692 $243,398 $288,103 Public Works & Utilities Capital Program Manager 119 $ 159,238 119 425 117 $143,152 119 $134,895 $161,874 $188,853 Public Works & Utilities Assistant City Engineer 120 $ 171,658 121 513 120 $142,988 $171,586 $200,183 Public Works & Utilities Deputy Director of Public Works and Utilities 119 $ 159,238 120 480 121 $186,947 121 $151,568 $181,881 $212,195 Public Works & Utilities Assistant Director of Public Works 120 $ 171,660 123 600 122 $160,662 $192,794 $224,927 Public Works & Utilities City Engineer 123 $ 198,990 123 613 122 $197,941 123 $170,302 $204,362 $238,423 Public Works & Utilities Director of Public Works and Utilities 124 $ 221,188 124 690 124 $215,960 124 $180,520 $216,624 $252,728 Transit & Community Services Community Services Manager 117 $ 143,202 119 430 116 $133,290 117 $120,056 $144,067 $168,078 Transit & Community Services Director of Transit and Community Services 123 $ 198,990 124 685 124 $210,682 123 $170,302 $204,362 $238,423 Analysis Proposed Grade & Range
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Attachment 6
Public Safety
City of Laguna Beach, CA
Proposed Title and Grade
Department Project Title Grade by
Current Mid
Current
Midpoint Market Grade Market Midpoint Grade 1 4 5 8
Police Park Ranger I 51 $ 74,381 50 $69,325 50 64,294.00 74,428.34 78,149.76 90,468.11 Police Park Ranger II 51 74,428.34 86,160.11 90,468.11 104,728.15 Police Senior Park Ranger 52 86,160.11 99,741.10 104,728.15 121,235.93 Police Police Recruit 53 $ 108,539 53 93,612.00 108,367.59 113,785.97 131,721.48 Police Police Officer 53 $ 108,539 53 $107,503 53 93,612.00 108,367.59 113,785.97 131,721.48 Police Police Corporal 54 $ 122,366 54 $130,551 54 110,024.00 127,366.53 133,734.86 154,814.82 Police Police Sergeant 55 $ 139,065 55 $145,616 55 122,720.50 142,064.32 149,167.53 172,680.07 Police Police Lieutenant 56 $ 187,978 56 $183,573 56 170,905.90 186,753.49 192,356.10 210,192.70 Police Police Captain 57 $ 204,792 57 $216,461 57 195,165.00 213,262.06 219,659.93 240,028.33 Department Project Title Grade by
Current Mid
Current
Midpoint Market Grade Market Midpoint Grade 1 4 5 8
Fire Firefighter Recruit 60 $80,744 61 84,184.00 97,453.50 102,326.18 118,455.34 Fire Firefighter 61 $ 96,461 61 $99,890 61 84,184.00 97,453.50 102,326.18 118,455.34 Fire Fire Engineer 62 $ 108,584 62 $116,891 62 98,511.00 114,038.80 119,740.74 138,614.87 Fire Fire Captain 62 $ 125,535 63 $141,455 63 119,214.00 138,005.11 144,905.36 167,746.07 Fire Battalion Chief 64 $ 174,162 64 $181,203 64 152,712.00 176,783.23 185,622.39 214,881.12 Department Project Title Grade by
Current Mid
Current
Midpoint Market Grade Market Midpoint Grade 1 4 5 8
Marine Safety Marine Safety Officer 70 $ 93,724 70 $100,886 70 85,700.00 99,208.46 104,168.89 120,588.51 Marine Safety Marine Safety Lieutenant 70 $ 116,212 71 $130,841 71 110,269.00 127,650.15 134,032.66 155,159.56 Marine Safety Analysis Proposed Grade & Range
Police Analysis Proposed Grade & Range
Fire Analysis Proposed Grade & Range
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Understanding the Class & Compensation Study

2. Methodology & How Jobs Were Evaluated

3. Salary, Benefits & Market Findings

4. Peer Organizations & Comparisons

5. Pay Plans & Classification Structure

6. Timeline, Next Steps & Negotiations

7. Employee Questions, Concerns & Support
Classification &
Compensation Study
Table of Contents
These FAQs are intended to help employees understand the City’s classification and compensation study, the process used, and what to expect moving forward. While the study includes
recommendations, no changes to pay or classifications occur unless reviewed through the labor negotiation process and approved by the City Council.
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Q Are you now completely done with the classification and compensation study?
A
Almost. The following components are left:

Finalize implementation scenarios and employee allocations.

Complete pay policy analysis and job description updates.

Prepare the final report as well as a council presentation.

Baker Tilly to train HR staff on how to administer and maintain the new classification and compensation system, which includes the SAFE job evaluation process, following meeting with labor groups and City Council

1. Understanding the Class & Compensation Study
Q What information does Baker Tilly provide back to the City when this study is completed?
A
Baker Tilly will provide a final report documenting the methodology used to conduct the study, along with its key findings and recommendations. Baker Tilly will also present the results to City Leadership, employees, and the City Council.

Q Why is this study important beyond salary changes?
A
The study is about more than salary. It helps modernize job classifications, promote internal equity, support succession planning, and strengthen career paths and progressions across the organization.

The study also provides a structured framework to help the City maintain consistency and transparency in how positions are evaluated over time.

Q Why is this study important beyond salary changes?
A
Employee input played an important role in the study. Information collected through employee surveys and Position Analysis Questionnaires (PAQs) provided critical input into the work performed.

This feedback helped ensure that the study’s recommendations accurately reflect job duties and responsibilities across the organization.
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Q Is Baker Tilly going to give an exact salary recommendation for any given position?
A
No: Baker Tilly will recommend a salary range for each classification based on market data and internal alignment. The City will review these recommendations through the labor negotiation process. After negotiations are complete, placement of employees within an approved salary range will follow a consistent Citywide methodology.

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Q What parts of the study can the City share now, and what must wait? A
The City can share information about the study’s purpose, methodology, timeline, and general findings. However, specific recommendations related to pay or classification cannot be finalized or discussed in detail until they are reviewed through the labor negotiation process, as applicable. The City will continue to communicate when appropriate and to the extent possible.

Q Did this study also look at benefits in addition to salary? A
Yes. Baker Tilly collected and analyzed benefit information from the peer organizations, including pay plans and compensation practices, paid time off, health benefits, supplemental benefits, and retirement.

This information was used to provide context for other compensation practices, but did not result in direct recommendations to change individual employee benefits.

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Q What are salary recommendations based on, and what did that process include?
A
Baker Tilly recommendations are based on a combination of internal job evaluation and external market data. Internally, positions were evaluated using the SAFE factor scoring methodology to assess relative job value and promote internal equity.Externally, Baker Tilly analyzed comparable market data to the City’s pay ranges remain competitive.

Initial grade placements were established based on existing midpoints to crosswalk positions into the new pay plan and then further refined to promote internal equity via job evaluation scores, reflect market results, career progressions, supervisor-subordinate separation, and to address grade compression.

These recommendations were reviewed with the City’s project team and department heads. Final grade assignments will be confirmed following the labor negotiation process, as applicable, and will ultimately require City Council approval.

The following information was not considered when assigning positions to a pay grade: the individual employee in the position, individual performance, length of service, or an employee’s existing salary.
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# Compensable Factors Descriptions / Measurements
1 Education Minimum education level required by the position 2 Experience Minimum years of experience required by the position 3 Level of Work Degree of difficulty of work performed by the position 4 Human Relations Type and level of human interactions
5 Working Conditions Environmental conditions experienced by the position 6 Physical Demands Physical exertion regularly performed by the position 7 Independence to Act Degree of independence to make decisions and act 8 Impact of Actions Severity of consequences as a result of decisions 9 Supervision Exercised Type and level of supervision exercised

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Q What are the nine compensable SAFE factors that Baker Tilly used? A
Baker Tilly evaluates positions using nine compensable SAFE factors, each assigned a specific weight based on its importance and relevance to the job’s responsibilities. The use of structured weighting allows for a consistent and objective evaluation of the relative complexity and demands of each position across the organization. To ensure compliance with ADA guidelines, the factors related to “Physical Demands” and “Working Conditions” are given lower weights to ensure physical requirements of positions are not overemphasized. 44 46
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Q
How did you handle employees that have the same job title but do different work based on where they are located (different departments)? A
When employees with the same job title work in different departments or areas of the organization, each position was reviewed using the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) completed by the employees.

The PAQ provided detailed information about the specific job duties performed, required skills, level of responsibility, and working conditions for each position, allowing Baker Tilly to evaluate roles based on the actual work performed rather than the job title alone.

Based on the results from these PAQs, if positions with different titles were found to be performing substantially similar duties across different locations, Baker Tilly may recommend consolidating the classifications. Where meaningful differences were identified in positions with the same title, those distinctions were considered in the evaluation and a new title or classification may be recommended. This approach ensures that our classification and compensation recommendations accurately reflect the work performed and support a fair and equitable pay structure Citywide.

Q At the start of the project, it was emphasized that the study focuses on the positions, not the person. How is pay determined under that approach?
A
Baker Tilly collected extensive information and documents from the City at the start of the study, including pay structures, pay policies, job descriptions, organization charts, and salary and pay range data.

Recommendations regarding classification structure and pay ranges were based on information provided through Position Analysis Questionnaires (PAQs) and the external market assessment. Individual factors such as employee performance, tenure, or current salary were not considered when evaluating positions.

At the implementation stage, after pay ranges are established, the City will review individual employee placement within any approved ranges to address factors such as range placement and potential compression, using a consistent Citywide methodology. Final placement decisions are subject to labor negotiations, as applicable, and City Council approval
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Continued
Q Will job descriptions change as part of this study?
A
Possibly. As part of the study, Baker Tilly reviewed job descriptions to ensure they accurately reflect current job duties and responsibilities.

Any updates will be reviewed with Human Resources and the labor associations through the labor negotiation process, as applicable. Once finalized, updated job descriptions will help clarify job expectations and support future career development.

Q If my job title changes, does that mean my job is changing? A
Not necessarily. Job titles may be recommended to improve consistency across the organization or better reflect the work performed. Any proposed title changes will be reviewed through the negotiation process, as applicable, before they are finalized. If implemented, Human Resources will communicate whether any changes affect job duties or reporting relationships

3. Salary, Benefits & Market Findings
Q Will my salary be lowered?
A
No. No employee's salary will be lowered as a result of this study. Any future adjustments will not result in a decrease in anyone’s current pay. 46 48
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Q How did the City’s salaries compare with peer organizations? A
Baker Tilly benchmarked 137 job classifications against comparable public-sector organizations. On average, the City’s current minimums are about 102% of market; midpoints are at 100% of market; and maximums are 104% of market.

3. Salary, Benefits & Market Findings -
Continued
Q If my position is below market, will I get a salary increase? A
Possibly. The purpose of this study was to ensure the City’s classification and compensation system is fair, internally equitable, and competitive with the market. Any recommendations related to salary will be reviewed through the formal labor negotiation process, as applicable, once the study is complete. No changes will be finalized until that process concludes.

Q Was cost-of-living considered when reviewing information from other peer organizations?
A
Yes. Economic factors, including cost of living, were considered when identifying and selecting comparable peer organizations. Cost-of-living data was used to help ensure reasonable market comparisons, but it was not applied as a separate adjustment or formula to individual salary recommendations.

Q Why is this study important beyond salary changes?
A
If new salary ranges are adopted, employee placement will follow a consistent methodology applied Citywide. Factors such as individual performance, tenure, or an employee’s existing salary are not used to determine the pay range or grade assignment. Any final placement decisions will be addressed through the labor negotiation process, as applicable.
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Q Should I expect major changes from this study?
A
Not necessarily. Early findings suggest that many positions are already generally aligned with the market. The study’s biggest value may be updating job descriptions, strengthening internal equity, and clarifying career progressions. Any changes that are considered will be reviewed through the labor negotiation process, as applicable.

Q Which peer organizations were used, and how were they selected? A
Baker Tilly received input from the City’s department heads, labor associations, and worked with HR to establish the list of peer organizations. The final list was reviewed and approved by the City Council.

4. Peer Organizations & Comparisons
City of Anaheim
City of Brea
City of Costa Mesa
City of Huntington Beach
City of Irvine
Irvine Ranch Water District
City of Malibu
City of Manhattan Beach
City of Newport Beach
City of Orange
Orange County
Orange County Fire Authority
City of Santa Ana
City of Tustin
Data was additionally sourced from the following peers to ensure adequate matches for Marine Safety positions:

City of Long Beach
Los Angeles County
City of San Diego
To represent ‘the private sector,’ Baker Tilly included matches, as appropriate, from the following sources:

Bureau of Labor Statistics
Comp Analyst
Economic Research Institute
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Q Was cost-of-living considered when reviewing information from other peer organizations?
A
Yes. Economic factors, including cost of living, were considered when identifying and selecting comparable peer organizations. Cost-of-living data was used to help ensure reasonable market comparisons, but it was not applied as a separate adjustment or formula to individual salary recommendations.

Q Coming into the study, the City had several pay plans/groups. Did those change?
A
As part of the study, Baker Tilly led discussions with the City’s project team to review the number, type, and overall design of the City’s pay plans. Based on that review, Baker Tilly recommended the following separate pay structures for the following groups:

Q Will this structure be reviewed regularly?
A
Baker Tilly recommended that the City conduct periodic market assessments to help ensure the classification and compensation structure remain competitive and aligned with industry standards. Any future reviews would be subject to City priorities, available resources, and applicable labor agreements.

5. Pay Plans & Classification Structure
These recommended pay structures reflect differences in labor markets, job requirements, and career progressions across the respective groups. Final pay plan design and implementation are subject to the labor negotiation process, as applicable, and City Council approval
Police
Fire
Marine Safety
“General”
Management
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Q Why five pay plans, and how do they differ?
A Public safety positions tend to be more sensitive to the market conditions than other classifications. Establishing a separate pay structure for Police, Fire, and Marine Safety allows the City to better respond to market competitiveness, recruitment, and retention needs specific to those roles.

Management positions already operate under an open-range pay plan, and the study recommended maintaining that structure. The “General” pay plan includes the remaining professional (non-sworn) and general classifications and reflects more common career progression and market patterns.

Having multiple pay plans allows the City to maintain internal equity while also recognizing differences in labor markets, job requirements, and career structures across employee groups.

Q Was my supervisor involved in the new pay plan that affects my department?
A
Supervisors were asked to review and provide feedback on employees' completed Position Analysis Questionnaires (PAQs) early in the process to help ensure the accuracy of the information. Department directors provided input on grade assignments. Final pay plan design and implementation are subject to the labor negotiations process, as applicable, and City Council approval.
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6. Timeline, Next Steps & Negotiations
Q When will the implementation take effect?
A The classification and compensation study is expected to be presented to the City Council on January 13, 2026, as an informational item. Any recommended changes resulting from the study will be addressed through the labor negotiation process, as applicable. Additional information regarding the timing and implementation of any approved changes will be provided after those discussions are complete. Updates will be shared with employees through email communications and the City’s intranet, as appropriate
Q What happens after the final report is presented to the City Council? A After the informational presentation to the City Council on January 13, 2026, the City will make the study available to help inform future discussions with the labor associations. Recommendations from the study will be reviewed during these discussions, as appropriate. No changes to pay, titles, or classifications will occur unless and until they are addressed through the labor negotiation process, as applicable, and approved by the City Council.

Q Why does implementation take so long?
A
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6. Timeline, Next Steps & Negotiations -
Continued
Q Will all recommendations in the study be implemented immediately? A Not necessarily. Recommendations in the study, including potential pay or classification adjustments, will be carefully reviewed during labor negotiations. Any changes will only be implemented after negotiations are complete.

Q How will the City keep employees informed during negotiations? A While some information must remain confidential during labor negotiations, the City will share updates when appropriate and to the extent possible. Employees will receive updates via email and/or updates on SharePoint as milestones in the process are reached.

Q How often will the City share updates?
A
Updates will be shared at key milestones. Additional information and resources will be available through email communications and on SharePoint, as appropriate.

7. Employee Questions, Concerns & Support
Q What if I have concerns about my classification or salary adjustment? A
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STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:

May 12, 2026

CONSENT
11 SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH CONSTRUCTION FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 2019-1 (COAST HIGHWAY)
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Authorize the use of $5,097,358 Rule 20A credits to proceed with construction for Underground Utility District 2019-1 (Coast Highway);

2. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Hot Line Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,363,255 for the construction of City street lighting and non-Rule 20A private connections;

3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a utility company agreement with Frontier Communications to construct non-Rule 20A underground utilities and make an advanced payment for a total amount of $1,151,743;

4. Authorize the transfer of $2,780,127 from the Coast Highway UD 2020-1 project (6343150C81000-C2118) to the Coast Highway Utility District 2019-1 project (6343150C-81000-C2614);

5. Appropriate $135,609 (account number 6343150C-81000-C2614) from the Street Lighting and Utility Fund to approve a total budget of $2,915,736 for the Coast Highway Utility District 2019-1 project; and

6. Authorize the City Manager to approve project-related expenses and construction change orders for unforeseen circumstances for an amount not-to-exceed $351,500.

SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
South Coast Highway is a key evacuation route and a high priority for utility undergrounding for fire safety. In May 2018, the City Council directed staff to pursue the formation of a district at Coast Highway between Agate Street and Arch Street to place existing utility poles and overhead utility wires underground. On April 16, 2019, the City Council adopted a resolution to establish Underground Utility District 2019-1 to be funded by Southern California Edison (SCE) Rule 20A credits allocated to the City and provide underground utility service connections to all properties within the district that directly face Coast Highway. Utility designs have been completed, the project received Planning Commission Design Review approval in September 2022, and SCE recently completed encroachment permitting with Caltrans and construction bidding of the project. Construction is scheduled to begin this month and will take approximately 12 months to complete.

DISCUSSION
Rule 20A Credits
The City accrued and purchased Rule 20A credits from other neighboring cities to fund utility undergrounding projects. SCE has determined that their project cost is $5,097,358 in Rule 20A credits which is similar to the $5 million cost estimated in 2019. The SCE cost breakdown is shown in the table below:
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SCE Rule 20A Expenditures UD 2019-1 Project Cost
Expenditures to Date (Design/Entitlements) $447,294
SCE Construction (Civil) $3,394,816
SCE Construction (Electrical & Overhead Removals) $745,512 Construction Contingency (10%) $509,736
Total $5,097,358
The City’s available Rule 20A allocation balance, as of April 2026, is shown in the table below:

Rule 20A Balance
Available Balance (April 2026) $10,218,346
Coast Highway UD 2019-1 Project Cost ($5,097,358)
Coast Highway UD 2020-1 Estimate ($4,400,000)
Remaining Allocation Balance $720,988
The remaining balance of $720,988 takes into account the 20A credits allocated to this project and the other Coast Hwy (Cajon to Agate) UD 2020-1 project which is under development. The City can complete this project and maintain a sufficient Rule 20A allocation balance for future project cost overruns. If final SCE expenditures are less than $5,097,358, Rule 20A allocations will be applied toward the Coast Highway UD 2020-1 project. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the use of $5,097,358 Rule 20A credits to proceed with construction for Underground Utility District 2019-1.

Utilities
This project will remove 33 utility poles and associated overhead utility wires paralleling Coast Highway as shown on Attachment 1. Costs for the undergrounding of Cox Communications, Frontier Communications, City Street Lighting, and Crown Castle facilities on existing utility poles along Coast Highway will be borne by each utility and are not represented in SCE’s cost estimate. Each utility will make contributions for their proportional share of the joint trench construction.

During design, Frontier Communications determined they have limited customers served by their existing overhead system along Coast Highway. As a result, their Rule 20A portion of work will be limited to converting these existing services to wireless, thereby eliminating the need to be part of the 20A joint trench in Coast Highway. However, many Coast Highway facing properties on the inland side receive their existing overhead telephone services from utility poles located at the rear property lines and outside of the Rule 20A boundary. Since those poles will be removed by the ongoing Woods Cove project, new services to these properties will now come from the Coast Highway side. Frontier will not cover the cost to underground utilities for utility poles and overhead wires that are located outside of the Rule 20A project boundary.

As a result, the City is proposing to cover the cost to construct Frontier’s new, underground system in Coast Highway in order to facilitate removals of all utility poles located at the rear of these properties as designed by the Woods Cove project for which those properties were assessed. This cost is estimated by Frontier to be $1,151,743 as shown in Attachment 2. It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a utility company agreement with Frontier to construct non-Rule 20A underground 2 of 383

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utilities and make an advanced payment to Frontier for a total amount of $1,151,742.

Private Utility Connections
Eight properties currently receiving services from overhead utilities on Coast Highway are covered by Rule 20A allocations to underground those connections at no cost to property owners. For properties not currently being served from the existing overhead system on Coast Highway, Rule 20A allocations cannot be used for private connection work. There are 24 parcels that are not covered under the Rule 20A allocations since the majority of parcels along Coast Highway currently receive their overhead services from utility poles at the rear property lines. However, it would not be equitable if some properties receive their private connection work through Rule 20A allocations while their neighbors who do not qualify under the rule would be forced to pay for their connections. As a result, the City Council adopted a resolution which established the district in 2019 (Resolution No. 19.023) which stipulated that non-Rule 20A connections will be paid for by the City. Therefore, the costs for this work on private property, including trenching, conduit installation, and restoration will be paid for by the City.

The cost for electrical work, potential meter panel conversions, and electrical cutovers have not been determined yet and will be separately bid through a formal, competitive bidding process. Similarly, proposals for construction management and inspection to inspect the private connection work, City street lighting work, and trenching within the City’s public right-of-way will be requested separately City Street Lighting
There are 18 existing SCE street lights and four existing City-owned street lights within the district that will be removed and replaced with 22 City-owned decorative street lights, one street light meter pedestal, and approximately 5,000 linear feet of street light conduit. As a result, the City is a project participant and responsible for the cost to install the street lighting system and pay its proportional share of the joint trench construction including digging the trench, backfilling, and restoring the trench with final paving or concrete repairs.

Construction Contract
SCE conducted a closed bidding process at prevailing wage which ended on February 13, 2026. One bid was received from the prospective bidders list including total costs for SCE, Frontier, Cox, Crown Castle, and City of Laguna Beach Street Lighting. After reviewing the bid for qualifications and responsiveness, SCE approved Hot Line Construction, Inc. as the properly licensed, qualified, and responsive bidder for a total bid amount of $9,450,992 which is inclusive of all utility costs.

Hot Line Construction, Inc., is properly licensed and qualified to perform the work. Hot Line Construction, Inc. is currently constructing the Woods Cove AD 2014-2 and West Street AD 2021-1 projects. They are familiar with working in the City and have performed well with current and past projects. The bid received by Hot Line Construction for constructing City Street Lighting and 24 private connections is $2,363,255 as detailed below:
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Hot Line Construction Bid Cost
City Street Lighting $1,644,515
Private Connections (24 total) $718,740
Total $2,363,255
It is recommended that the City Council award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Hot Line Construction based on their bid amount of $2,363,255. It is also recommended that the City Manager be authorized to approve project-related expenses and construction change orders for unforeseen circumstances in the amount not to exceed $351,500. This contingency would also cover any change orders affecting the installation of Frontier facilities for which the City is paying for.

Public Outreach
A comprehensive public outreach effort by City staff and the contractor will be implemented as part of this project. Outreach will include social media, mailed notices, website postings, door hanger notices, project information signs, and phone/email inquiry responses. Construction is scheduled to begin this month and be completed by May 2027. The project contractor will not perform any work along Coast Highway during the summer construction moratorium which occurs between Memorial Day and Labor Day. After the pause during the summer months, full construction activity will start back up after Labor Day.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
There is available funding of $965,762 for the Coast Highway UD 2019-1 project. This was a rough amount earmarked during the early planning phase and well before additional information came to light regarding Frontier’s participation in the project. Supplemental funding in the amount of $2,915,736 is needed to cover costs for construction, encroachment permitting, and contingencies. Below is a breakdown of the project costs:

Description Expenditures
Construction Contract $2,363,255
Construction Contingency $351,500
Frontier Construction $1,151,743
CalTrans Encroachment Permit $15,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $3,881,498
FUNDING EARMARKED $965,762
FUNDING NEEDED ($2,915,736)
To fully fund the project, staff recommend transferring $2,780,127 in existing appropriations from the delayed Coast Highway UD 2020-1 utility undergrounding project and appropriate $135,609 from the Street Lighting and Utility Fund. The available fund balance in the Street Lighting & Utility Fund (134/634) is $647,305. The Coast Highway UD 2020-1 project account will be considered for replenishment in future budget cycles as necessary. The proposed funding transfers are summarized below:
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Fund/Project Account Amount
Coast Highway UD 2020-1 6343150C-81000-C2118 ($2,780,127) Street Lighting & Utility Fund Balance N/A ($135,609)
Coast Highway UD 2019-1 6343150C81000-C2614 $2,915,736

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The proposed undergrounding project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302(d), which authorizes an exemption for “conversion of overhead electric utility distribution systems facilities to underground.” Furthermore, State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 provides a Categorical Exemption for the construction and location of a limited number of new, small facilities and structures, including electrical and other improvements (e.g., transformers and utility boxes). In addition, State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 provides a Categorical Exemption for the operation or minor alteration of existing structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment involving negligible or no expansion of use, including electric power services. On September 7, 2022, the Planning Commission approved Design Review 22-1617 and Coastal Development Permit 22- 1625 for the Underground Utility District 2019-1 (Coast Highway) project. On September 4, 2024, an administrative design review hearing was held, granting approval for a two-year extension of time for DR 22-1617 and CDP 22-1625.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Boundary Map (Pg. 6)

2. Frontier Agreement (Pgs. 7-8)

3. Construction Contract (Pgs. 9-13)
Submitted By: Mark McAvoy Approved: .David A Kiff
Mark McAvoy, Director of Public
Works & Utilities
Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:

Pierre Sawaya, Capital Program Manager Thomas Perez, City Engineer Michelle Bannigan, Director of Administrative
Services
Patrick Donegan, Assistant City Attorney
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2 nd Letter of Intent
Date: 04/13/2026
To: City of Laguna Beach
505 Forest Ave,
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Tel#: 949-497-0751
Attn: Pierre Sawaya
Reference: S Coast Hwy Utility Undergrounding, Assessment District/Rule 33B Project Number: 70065-5254221
This is in response to your request for Frontier Communications to relocate its overhead facilities to underground as part of Assessment District/Rule 33B on Coast Highway between Agate St and Arch St in the City of Laguna Beach.

We have determined that your cost of this work effort will be: $1,155,244.22 Less Engineering Deposit: $3,500.00
Balance: $1,151,744.22
You must return this signed agreement to the engineer by email. Once we have received your signed Letter of Intent (LOI) you will be emailed a Frontier invoice for this agreed upon amount.

The invoice will include a remit to address. Once payment is received, your work will be scheduled with our Construction Department.

Upon job completion, you may be issued either: (1) a refund for any overpayment, or (2) an invoice, if the final actual costs differ from your advance payment.

If you agree to these terms, please sign below and return this signed letter by emailing to [email protected].

Frontier shall not be responsible to the extent its performance is delayed or prevented due to causes beyond its control, including but not limited to acts of God or the public enemy, terrorism, civil commotion, embargo, acts of government, any law, order, ordinance, regulation, or requirement of any government, fires, explosions, weather, quarantine, strikes, labor disputes, lockouts, and other causes beyond the reasonable control of Frontier.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding these terms, please call me at 714-813- 5270 or email me at [email protected]
Attachment 2
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Please be advised that the price quoted above is only valid for sixty (60) days from the date of this letter. If we do not receive this signed agreement and your full advance payment within this sixty (60) day period, we will assume that you do not want the work to be undertaken and the project will be cancelled.

Sincerely,
__________________________
Frontier Communications – Signature

ARIEL FATALLA
_____________________________
Printed Engineer Name
I agree to the terms of this agreement:

Accepted (Signature): _________________________________ Print Name & Title: ___________________________________ Company: ___________________________________________
Billing Address: ______________________________________ ____________________________________________________
Telephone #: _________________________________________
Email Address: _______________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________
Email address required, invoices are sent via email
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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
FOR

CONSTRUCTION OF
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 2019-1

COAST HWY (AGATE TO ARCH)

CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
THIS Agreement, made and entered into this day of ,20___, by and between CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH, a municipal corporation of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as "CITY" and Hot Line Construction, Inc., Contractor's License No. 710855, hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR,"
WITNESSETH:

That the CITY and the CONTRACTOR, for the consideration hereinafter stated, mutually agree as follows:

1. The complete Agreement includes all of the contract documents, which are incorporated herein by this reference, to wit: Notice Inviting Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form and Proposal to the City of Laguna Beach, Standard Provisions, General Provisions, Special Provisions, Drawings, Plans, Performance Bond, Labor and Material Bond, Certificate of Insurance, this Agreement and all modifications and amendments thereto. The Agreement documents are complementary, and that which is required by one shall be as binding as if required by all. In the event of any discrepancy among Agreement documents, precedence shall be determined as specified in Section 3-7.2 of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction.

2. In the performance of the services under the Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall be, and is, an independent contractor, and is not an agent or employee of the CITY. The CITY shall not in any way or for any purpose become, or be deemed to be, a partner of CONTRACTOR in its business or otherwise, or a joint venturer, or a member of any joint enterprise with CONTRACTOR.

CONTRACTOR shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are agents or employees of the CITY. The CONTRACTOR has and shall retain the right to exercise full control and supervision of the services, and full control over the employment, direction, compensation and discharge of all persons assisting CONTRACTOR in the performance of required services. CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible and hold the CITY harmless for all matters relating to the payment of CONTRACTOR’s employees, including compliance with Social Security, withholding and all other regulations governing such matters.

Neither CONTRACTOR nor any of CONTRACTOR’s employees shall, at any time, or in any way, be entitled to any sick leave, vacation, retirement or other fringe benefits from the CITY; and neither the CITY nor any of its employees shall be paid by the CITY at the rate of time and one-half for working in excess of forty hours in any one week or more than eight hours in any one day. Neither CONTRACTOR nor any of CONTRACTOR’s employees shall be included in the competitive service, have any property right to any position, or any of the rights an employee may have in the event of termination of this Agreement.

Attachment 3
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3. CONTRACTOR shall perform everything required to be performed, shall provide and furnish all the labor, materials, necessary tools, expendable equipment, and all utility and transportation services required for the following work of improvements: UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 2019-1 (COAST HWY – AGATE TO ARCH), all in accordance with bidders proposal dated February 13, 2026, and the Agreement documents.

4. CONTRACTOR agrees to perform all the said work and furnish all the said materials at its own cost and expense, such as are set forth in the specifications to be furnished by the CITY, necessary to construct and complete in a good workmanlike and substantial manner and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer of the CITY, the work hereinafter set forth in accordance with the plans and the specifications therefor adopted by the CITY and as prepared by the following: Southern California Edison, Frontier Communications, Cox Communications, and City street lighting.

In compliance with Public Contracts Code, Chapter 4, Section 12169 and Section 12213, CITY requires the CONTRACTOR to provide, prior to final payment by CITY, a certification in writing of the minimum, or the exact, percentage of recycled content in the products used in the performance of the work of improvement.

5. CITY agrees to pay and CONTRACTOR agrees to accept in full payment for this work of improvement above agreed to be performed, the stipulated sum of Two Million, Three Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand, Two Hundred Fifty-Five Dollars ($2,363,255).

CITY agrees to make monthly payments and final payment in accordance with the method set forth in the specifications and other Agreement documents.

CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees that if this Agreement involves a project specified in Section 9203 of the California Public Contract Code with a Contract price that exceeds five thousand dollars ($5,000), City will withhold five percent (5%) of the Contract price until the Notice of Completion is issued and recorded.

6. CONTRACTOR agrees to commence construction of the work provided for herein within ten (10) working days after the date of Notice to Proceed, and to continue in a diligent and workmanlike manner without interruption, and to complete the construction thereof within 100 consecutive working days from the date of Notice to Proceed.

7. Time is of the essence of this Agreement, and it is agreed that it would be impracticable or extremely difficult to ascertain the extent of actual loss or damage, which the CITY will sustain by reason of any delay in the performance of this Agreement. It is, therefore, agreed that CONTRACTOR will pay as liquidated damages to the CITY the following sum: Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each day's delay beyond the time herein prescribed for finishing work.

If liquidated damages are not paid, as designated by the CITY, the CITY may deduct the amount thereof from any money due or that may become due the CONTRACTOR under this agreement in addition to any other remedy available to CITY. The CONTRACTOR shall not be assessed liquidated damages for any delay caused by the failure of a public utility to relocate or remove an existing utility required for the performance of this Agreement so long as such failure is not caused by CONTRACTOR’S breach of its obligations hereunder.

8. CONTRACTOR shall pay, and will require all of its subcontractors to pay, all employees on said work a salary or wage at least equal to the prevailing salary or wage established for such work as 10 10 of 383
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set forth in the wage determinations and wage standards applicable to this work, a copy of which is on file in the Public Works office. Travel and subsistence pay shall be paid in accordance with Labor Code Section 1773.8. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.1, no subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for any work related to the Project unless registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). Furthermore, Contractor is hereby notified that no subcontractor may be awarded a contract for any work related to the Project unless registered with the DIR. Pursuant to Labor Code section 1771.4, Contractor is hereby notified that the Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. Contractor will maintain and will require all subcontractors to maintain valid and current DIR Public Works Contractor registration during the term of this Construction Services Agreement. Contractor shall notify the City in writing immediately, and in no case more than twenty-four (24) hours, after receiving any information that Contractor’s or any of its subcontractor’s DIR registration status has been suspended, revoked, expired, or otherwise changed.

9. CONTRACTOR will forfeit to the CITY, as a penalty, Two Hundred Dollars ($200) for each calendar day or portion thereof for each worker paid (either by him or any subcontractors under him) less than the prevailing rate described above on the work provided for in this Agreement, all in accordance with Section 1775 of the Labor Code of the State of California.

10. In the performance of this Agreement, not more than eight (8) hours shall constitute a day's work and not more than forty (40) hours constitute any one calendar week, and the CONTRACTOR will not require more than eight (8) hours of labor in a day or more than forty (40) hours of labor in a week from any person employed by CONTRACTOR hereunder, except as provided in the Labor Code of the State of California. CONTRACTOR will conform to Article 3, Chapter 1, Part 7 (Sections 1810, et. seq.) of the Labor Code of the State of California, and it is agreed that the CONTRACTOR will forfeit to the CITY as a penalty the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200) for each worker employed in the execution of this Contract by the CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor for each calendar day or calendar week during which any worker is required or permitted to labor more than eight (8) and forty (40) hours, respectively, in violation of said article.

11. CONTRACTOR, by executing this Agreement, hereby certifies: "I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this AGREEMENT."
CONTRACTOR further agrees to require all subcontractors to carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by the Labor Code of the State of California.

12. CONTRACTOR will, prior to the execution of this Agreement, furnish two bonds approved by the CITY, one in the amount of One Hundred Percent (100%) of the Contract price, to guarantee the faithful performance of the work, and one in the amount of One Hundred Percent (100%) of the Contract price to guarantee payment of all claims for labor and materials furnished. This Agreement shall not become effective until such bonds are supplied to and approved by the CITY.
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13. If any action or arbitration is filed by either party to enforce or determine rights under this Agreement or any other Agreement document, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees in addition to any other relief stated by the Court or arbitrator.

14. CONTRACTOR certifies that each and every one of its employees, and every employee of its subcontractors, is not “ineligible” as the term is defined in Labor Code section 1777.1.

15. In entering into this Agreement, the Contractor or subcontractor to supply goods, services or materials pursuant to this Agreement offers and agrees to assign to the City all rights, title and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C.

Sec. 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with section 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professional Code), arising from purchases of goods, services or materials pursuant to the Contract or subcontracts. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time CITY tenders final payment to CONTRACTOR, without further acknowledgment by the parties.

16. CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees that if this Agreement involves a dollar amount greater than or a number of working days greater than that specified in Labor Code Section 1777.5, then the provisions of Labor Code Section 1777.5 govern this Agreement. It shall be CONTRACTOR’S responsibility to become fully acquainted and ensure compliance with Labor Code Section 1777.5 for all apprenticeable occupations.

17. CONTRACTOR acknowledges the importance of child and family support obligations and shall fully comply with all applicable state and federal laws relating to child and family support enforcement, including but not limited to disclosure of information and compliance with earnings assignment orders, as provided in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 5200) of Part 5 of Division 9 of the Family Code. CONTRACTOR further acknowledges that, to the best of its knowledge, it has fully complied with the earnings assignment order of all employees and has provided the names of all new employees to the New Hire Registry maintained by the Employment Development Department.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Contractor, the City Manager and City Clerk of the City have executed this AGREEMENT pursuant to the City Council action of the day and year first above written.

Signature:

Name:

Title:

Company:

ATTEST: CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
A Municipal Corporation
_________________________
Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk
Dave Kiff, City Manager
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CORPORATE CERTIFICATE
I, , certify that I am
the of the corporation named as CONTRACTOR
in the foregoing Agreement; that , who signed said
Contract on behalf of the CONTRACTOR was then the of
said corporation; and that said Agreement was duly signed for and in behalf of said corporation by authority of its governing body and is within the scope of its corporate powers. (Corporate Seal)
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STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:

May 12, 2026

CONSENT
12 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH US DIGITAL

DESIGNS FOR FIRE STATION ALERTING
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with US Digital Designs for the purchase and installation of a Phoenix G2 fire station alerting system in an amount not to exceed $329,910.66;

2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any necessary related documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney;

3. Authorize a reduction in $35,000 from the IT budget (account 1101205-72111) and an increase in the Fire Department budget (account 1412406C-80010) to fully fund the project;

4. Authorize the transfer of $35,000 from the General Fund (#110) to the Wildfire Mitigation and Fire Safety Fund (#141); and

5. Determine that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities).

SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
This is report recommends that the City Council approve a Professional Services Agreement with US Digital Designs for the purchase and installation of a Phoenix G2 fire station alerting system in an amount not to exceed $329,910.66, and authorize a $35,000 budget transfer to fully fund the project.

The City’s existing fire station alerting system is approximately 11 years old, lacks modern monitoring capabilities, and has become increasingly difficult to maintain due to its proprietary design. These limitations reduce system reliability and delay identification of equipment failures. The proposed system will modernize alerting technology, improve reliability, automate dispatch processes, and integrate with the City’s planned Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system upgrade.

The total project cost of $329,910.66 will be funded through a combination of Fire Department funds and a transfer from the IT budget. This project supports the City Council’s Strategic Priority of wildfire mitigation and public safety technology improvements by enhancing emergency response capabilities.

To address these deficiencies, the recommended actions include authorizing the City Manager to purchase a Phoenix G2 fire station alerting system from U.S. Digital Designs for an amount not to exceed $330,000; and to authorize a transfer of $35,000 from IT account 1101205-72111 to Fire Department account 1412406C-80010 to fully fund the purchase of a new fire station alerting system which includes critical technology infrastructure that supports system integration, reliability, and ongoing functionality. 1 of 426

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DISCUSSION
The existing WestNet fire station alerting system is approximately 11 years old and has become increasingly difficult to maintain and service. The system lacks monitoring capabilities, preventing Fire Department staff from being proactively alerted to component failures and resulting in issues only being identified after system downtime occurs. In addition, the system’s proprietary design restricts service and maintenance to the manufacturer, creating ongoing challenges for City IT personnel and limiting the City’s ability to efficiently support and sustain the system.

The proposed fire station alerting system will provide advanced, modernized technology and integrate seamlessly with the City’s planned Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system upgrade, significantly improving dispatch efficiency, reliability, and response times.

Under the existing system, dispatching a 911 call requires a largely manual, multi-step process. Dispatch staff must determine the call type and location, enter details into the CAD system, review and select the appropriate apparatus, and manually initiate station alerting through tones and lights. Dispatchers are then required to wait for tones to complete before providing a verbal dispatch—typically repeated twice. This process can require the dispatcher to place the caller on hold or temporarily disconnect in order to complete the necessary steps, potentially delaying critical assistance during emergencies. In total, the current workflow consists of approximately seven discrete steps.

The proposed Phoenix G2 system from US Digital Designs automates key components of this workflow, effectively reducing the process from approximately seven steps to three. Once the dispatcher confirms the call type, location, and recommended units within the CAD system, the alerting process is initiated automatically. Multiple stations and apparatus are notified simultaneously, station lighting is activated appropriately, and a clear, automated voice dispatch is broadcast throughout the fire stations. This streamlined approach eliminates the need for dispatchers to pause or interrupt communication with callers, allowing them to remain engaged and provide continuous assistance during emergencies.

System Comparison
Feature Existing System Proposed System
Dispatch Steps ~7 steps ~3 steps
Monitoring Limited Real-time system monitoring
Dispatch Process Manual Automated
Dispatcher Availability Interrupted Continuous
Maintenance Manufacturer-dependent More flexible support

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
The total project cost is $329,910.66. Staff recommends funding the purchase with $295,000 from the Fire Department budget, supplemented by a $35,000 transfer from IT account 1101205-72111 (CAD/RMS).

The available balance in this account is $176.372. The IT contribution is appropriate given the system’s reliance on technology infrastructure and integration with the City’s CAD system. Staff is requesting a transfer from the General Fund (#110) to the Wildfire Mitigation and Fire Safety Fund (#141) for $35,000. 2 of 426

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Pursuant to Laguna Beach Municipal Code Chapter 2.30 and the City’s Purchasing Policy, the City may utilize cooperative purchasing agreements when it is in the City’s best interest.

This purchase will be made through a cooperative purchasing agreement using contracts established by NPPGov and the Oregon League of Cities with US Digital Designs. These contracts were competitively procured, ensuring pricing is fair and reasonable while eliminating the need for a separate formal bidding process.

This approach provides administrative efficiency and complies with the City’s purchasing requirements..

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The proposed action involves the purchase and installation of a fire station alerting system within existing City-owned fire stations. The project consists of the installation of equipment and minor interior modifications to existing public facilities and does not involve expansion of use beyond that previously existing. Accordingly, the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities), which exempts the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The proposed project does not involve unusual circumstances, does not result in significant cumulative impacts, and will not result in damage to scenic resources, historic resources, or environmentally sensitive areas. Therefore, none of the exceptions identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Professional Services Agreement (Pgs. 4-43)
Submitted By:
. Approved: .David A Kiff
Niko King, Fire Chief Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:

Andrew Hill, Deputy Fire Chief Kirsten Gallacher, Senior Administrative Analyst 3 of 426

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

1. PARTIES AND DATE.

This Agreement is made and entered into this _____ day of ________, 2026, by and between the City of Laguna Beach, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, California 92651 ("City") and US Digital Designs by Honeywell an Arizona corporation, with its principal place of business at 1150 W. Grove Pkwy Suite 110, Tempe, Arizona 85283 ("Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to herein as "Party" and collectively as "Parties."

2. RECITALS.

2.1 Consultant.

Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the provisions of certain professional services required by the City on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

Consultant represents that it is experienced in providing fire station alerting system services to public clients, is licensed in the State of California, and is familiar with the plans of City.

2.2 Project.

City desires to engage Consultant to render such professional services for the provision and installation of fire station alerting systems in all four City owned fire stations project ("Project") as set forth in this Agreement.

2.3 Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.

This Agreement, and the services contemplated, are being procured pursuant to Laguna Beach Municipal Code section 2.30.050 (c), which allows the City to participate in cooperative agreements. The Consultant is a party to that certain Intergovernmental Agreement and Honeywell Master Price Agreement (https://nppgov.com/contract/honeywell/), and the City is a member of the organization that can obtain these reduced prices for the goods and services subject to this Agreement (City membership # M-5716760).

3. TERMS.

3.1 Scope of Services and Term.

3.1.1 General Scope of Services. Consultant promises and agrees to furnish to the City all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately supply the professional provision of G2 Fire Station Alerting Attachment 1
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system, and installation services necessary for the Project ("Services"). The Services are more particularly described in Exhibits "A" and “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to, and performed in accordance with, this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations. In the event of any conflict between this Agreement and any exhibit, this Agreement shall govern.

3.1.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from March 1, 2025 to December 1, 2026 unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Consultant shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines. The Parties may, by mutual, written consent, extend the term of this Agreement if necessary to complete the Services.

3.2 Compensation.

3.2.1 Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total compensation shall not exceed three hundred twenty-nine thousand nine hundred ten dollars and sixty six cents ($329,910.66]) without written approval of the City Council or City Manager, as applicable.

Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement.

3.2.2 Payment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to City a monthly invoice which indicates work completed and hours of Services rendered by Consultant. The invoice shall describe the amount of Services provided since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as appropriate, through the date of the invoice.

City shall, within 30 days of receiving such invoice, review the invoice and pay all non-disputed and approved charges. If the City disputes any of Consultant's fees, the City shall give written notice to Consultant within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice of any disputed fees set forth therein. Payment shall not constitute acceptance of any Services completed by Consultant. The making of final payment shall not constitute a waiver of any claims by the City for any reason whatsoever.

3.2.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Consultant shall not be reimbursed for any expenses unless authorized in writing by City, or included in Exhibit "A" of this Agreement.

3.2.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra Work" means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the Parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.

Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from the City.

3.3 Responsibilities of Consultant.

3.3.1 Independent Contractor; Control and Payment of Subordinates. The Services shall be performed by Consultant or under its supervision. Consultant will determine the 5 5 of 426
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means, methods and details of performing the Services subject to the requirements of this Agreement. City retains Consultant on an independent contractor basis and not as an employee.

Any personnel performing the Services on behalf of Consultant shall not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Neither City, or any of its officials, officers, directors, employees or agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant or any of Consultants officers, employees or agents, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of Services under this Agreement and as required by law.

Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.

3.3.2 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services in a prompt and timely manner and in accordance with the Schedule of Services set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to perform the Services expeditiously. Upon request of City, Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to meet the Schedule of Services.

3.3.3 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by Consultant shall be subject to the approval of City.

3.3.4 Substitution of Key Personnel. Consultant has represented to City that certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services under this Agreement. Should one or more of such personnel become unavailable, Consultant may substitute other personnel of at least equal competence upon written approval of City. In the event that City and Consultant cannot agree as to the substitution of key personnel, City shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement for cause. The key personnel for performance of this Agreement are as follows: Paul Gyore, Principal Territory Manager.

3.3.5 City's Representative. The City hereby designates Jerry Soto, IT Manager or his/her designee, to act as its representative in all matters pertaining to the administration and performance of this Agreement ("City's Representative"). City's Representative shall have the power to act on behalf of the City for review and approval of all products submitted by Consultant but not the authority to enlarge the Scope of Services or change the total compensation due to Consultant under this Agreement. The City Manager shall be authorized to act on City's behalf and to execute all necessary documents which enlarge the Scope of Services or change the Consultant's total compensation subject to the provisions contained in this Agreement.

Consultant shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City Manager, City's Representative or his/her designee.

3.3.6 Consultant's Representative. Consultant hereby designates Paul Gyore or his/her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement ("Consultant's Representative"). Consultant's Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Consultant for all purposes under this Agreement. The Consultant's Representative shall supervise and direct the Services, using his/her best skill and attention, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures and for the satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this Agreement. 6 6 of 426
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3.3.7 Coordination of Services. Consultant agrees to work closely with City staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to City's staff, consultants and other staff at all reasonable times.

3.3.8 Standard of Care; Performance of Employees. Consultant shall perform all Services under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Consultant warrants that all employees and subconsultants shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. Consultant represents that it, its employees and subconsultants have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services, and that such licenses and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. Consultant shall perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from the City, any services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Consultant's failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein. Any employee of the Consultant or its subconsultants who is determined by the City to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, a threat to the safety of persons or property, or any employee who fails or refuses to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to the City, shall be promptly removed from the Project by the Consultant and shall not be re-employed to perform any of the Services or to work on the Project.

3.3.9 Period of Performance.

3.3.9.1 Consultant shall perform and complete all Services under this Agreement within the term set forth in Section 3.1.2 above (“Performance Time”). Consultant shall also perform the Services in strict accordance with any completion schedule or Project milestones described in Exhibits “A” or “B” attached hereto, or which may be separately agreed upon in writing by the City and Consultant (“Performance Milestones”). Consultant agrees that if the Services are not completed within the aforementioned Performance Time and/or pursuant to any such Performance Milestones developed pursuant to provisions of this Agreement, it is understood, acknowledged and agreed that the City will suffer damage.

3.3.9.2 Neither City nor Consultant shall be considered in default of this Agreement for delays in performance caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing Party. For purposes of this Agreement, such circumstances include a Force Majeure Event. A Force Majeure Event shall mean an event that materially affects a Party’s performance and is one or more of the following: (1) Acts of God or other natural disasters; (2) terrorism or other acts of a public enemy; (3) orders of governmental authorities (including, without limitation, unreasonable and unforeseeable delay in the issuance of permits or approvals by governmental authorities that are required for the services); (4) strikes and other organized labor action occurring at the site and the effects thereof on the services, only to the extent such strikes and other organized labor action are beyond the control of Consultant and its subcontractors, and to the extent the effects thereof cannot be avoided by use of replacement workers; and (5) pandemics, epidemics or quarantine restrictions. For purposes of this section, “orders of governmental authorities,” includes ordinances, emergency proclamations and orders, rules to protect the public health, welfare and safety, and other actions of a public agency applicable to the services and Agreement.
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3.3.9.3 Should a Force Majeure Event occur, the non-performing Party shall, within a reasonable time of being prevented from performing, give written notice to the other Party describing the circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made to resume performance of this Agreement. Force Majeure Events and/or delays, regardless of the Party responsible for the delay, shall not entitle Consultant to any additional compensation.

Notwithstanding the foregoing in this section, the City may still terminate this Agreement in accordance with the termination provisions of this Agreement.

3.3.10 Laws and Regulations; Employee/Labor Certification.

3.3.10.1 Compliance with Laws. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Consultant shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Services and this Agreement. All violations of such laws and regulations shall be grounds for the City to terminate the Agreement for cause.

3.3.10.2 Employment Eligibility; Consultant. Consultant certifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time and shall require all subconsultants and sub-subconsultants to comply with the same. Consultant certifies that it has not committed a violation of any such law within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of execution of this Agreement, and shall not violate any such law at any time during the term of the Agreement.

3.3.10.3 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subconsultant, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City's Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.

3.3.10.4 Air Quality. To the extent applicable, Consultant must fully comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in furnishing or using equipment and/or providing services, including, but not limited to, emissions limits and permitting requirements imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB). Consultant shall indemnify City against any fines or penalties imposed by SCAQMD, CARB, or any other governmental or regulatory agency for violations of applicable laws, rules and/or regulations by Consultant, its subconsultants, or others for whom Consultant is responsible under its indemnity obligations provided for in this Agreement.

3.3.10.5 Water Quality Management and Compliance. Consultant shall keep itself and all subcontractors, staff, and employees fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations that may impact, or be implicated by the performance of the Services including, without limitation, all applicable provisions of the City’s ordinances regulating water quality and storm water; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 8 8 of 426
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U.S.C. § 1251, et seq.); the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Water Code § 13000 et seq.); and any and all regulations, policies, or permits issued pursuant to any such authority. Consultant must additionally comply with the lawful requirements of the City, and any other municipality, drainage district, or other local agency with jurisdiction over the location where the Services are to be conducted, regulating water quality and storm water discharges. City may seek damages from Consultant for delay in completing the Services caused by Consultant’s failure to comply with the laws, regulations and policies described in this Section, or any other relevant water quality law, regulation, or policy.

3.3.10.6 Safety. Consultant shall execute and maintain its work so as to avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the Consultant shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed.

3.3.11 Insurance.

3.3.11.1 Time for Compliance. Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subconsultant to commence work on any subcontract until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that the subconsultant has secured all insurance required under this section. Failure to provide and maintain all required insurance shall be grounds for the City to terminate this Agreement for cause.

3.3.11.2 Types of Insurance Required. As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement for work to be performed hereunder, and without limiting the indemnity provisions of the Agreement, the Consultant, in partial performance of its obligations under such Agreement, shall procure and maintain in full force and effect during the term of the Agreement the following policies of insurance. If the existing policies do not meet the insurance requirements set forth herein, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the policies to do so.
(A) Commercial General Liability: Commercial General Liability Insurance which affords coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office "occurrence" form CG 00 01, or the exact equivalent, with limits of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence and no less than $4,000,000 in the general aggregate. Defense costs shall be paid in addition to the limits. The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions (1) limiting coverage for contractual liability; (2) excluding coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another (cross-liability); (3) products/completed operations liability; or (4) containing any other exclusion(s) contrary to the terms or purposes of this Agreement. (B) Automobile Liability Insurance: Automobile Liability Insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form CA 00 01 covering "Any Auto" (Symbol 1), or the exact equivalent, covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities with limits of not less than $2,000,000 combined limit for each occurrence. 9 9 of 426
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(C) Workers' Compensation: Workers' Compensation
Insurance, as required by the State of California and Employer's Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and disease. (D) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions): Professional Liability insurance or Errors & Omissions insurance appropriate to Consultant’s profession with limits of not less than $2,000,000. Covered professional services shall specifically include all work to be performed under the Agreement and delete any exclusions that may potentially affect the work to be performed (for example, any exclusions relating to lead, asbestos, pollution, testing, underground storage tanks, laboratory analysis, soil work, etc.). If coverage is written on a claims-made basis, the retroactive date shall precede the effective date of the initial Agreement and continuous coverage will be maintained or an extended reporting period will be exercised for a period of at least five (5) years from termination or expiration of this Agreement.

3.3.11.3 Insurance Endorsements. Required insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Consultant shall provide endorsements on forms approved by the City to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
(A) Commercial General Liability: (1) Additional Insured: The City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be additional insureds with regard to liability and defense of suits or claims arising out of the performance of the Agreement.

Additional Insured Endorsements shall not (1) be restricted to "ongoing operations"; (2) exclude "contractual liability"; (3) restrict coverage to "sole" liability of Consultant; or (4) contain any other exclusions contrary to the terms or purposes of this Agreement. For all policies of Commercial General Liability insurance, Consultant shall provide endorsements in the form of ISO CG 20 10 10 01 and 20 37 10 01 (or endorsements providing the exact same coverage) to effectuate this requirement. (2) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (B) Automobile Liability: (1) Additional Insured: The City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to the ownership, operation, maintenance, use, loading or unloading of any auto owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Vendor or for which the Vendor is responsible. (2) Cancellation: Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium.
(C) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions): 1) Cancellation:

Required insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (2) This insurance shall be written on a policy form coverage specifically designed to protect against acts, errors or omissions of the Consultant. “Covered Professional Services” as designated in the policy must specifically include work performed under this Agreement. The policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and include a provision establishing the insurer’s duty to defend.
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(D) Workers' Compensation: (1) Cancellation: Required
insurance policies shall not be canceled or the coverage reduced until a thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation has been served upon the City except ten (10) days shall be allowed for non-payment of premium. (2) Waiver of Subrogation: A waiver of subrogation stating that the insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.

3.3.11.4 Primary and Non-Contributing Insurance. All policies of Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance shall be primary and any other insurance, deductible, or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with this primary insurance. Policies shall contain or be endorsed to contain such provisions.

3.3.11.5 Waiver of Subrogation. All required insurance coverages, except for the professional liability coverage, shall contain or be endorsed to waiver of subrogation in favor of the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against City, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.

3.3.11.6 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductible or selfinsured retention must be approved in writing by the City and shall protect the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers in the same manner and to the same extent as they would have been protected had the policy or policies not contained a deductible or self-insured retention.

3.3.11.7 Evidence of Insurance. The Consultant, concurrently with the execution of the Agreement, and as a condition precedent to the effectiveness thereof, shall deliver either certified copies of the required policies, or original certificates on forms approved by the City, together with all endorsements affecting each policy. Required insurance policies shall not be in compliance if they include any limiting provision or endorsement that has not been submitted to the City for approval. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. At least fifteen (15 days) prior to the expiration of any such policy, evidence of insurance showing that such insurance coverage has been renewed or extended shall be filed with the City. If such coverage is cancelled or reduced and not replaced immediately so as to avoid a lapse in the required coverage, Consultant shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice of such cancellation or reduction of coverage, file with the City evidence of insurance showing that the required insurance has been reinstated or has been provided through another insurance company or companies.

3.3.11.8 Acceptability of Insurers. Each such policy shall be from a company or companies with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII and authorized to transact business of insurance in the State of California, or otherwise allowed to place insurance through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code or any federal law.
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3.3.11.9 Enforcement of Agreement Provisions (non estoppel).

Consultant acknowledges and agrees that actual or alleged failure on the part of the City to inform Consultant of non-compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligation on the City nor does it waive any rights hereunder.

3.3.11.10 Requirements Not Limiting. Requirement of specific coverage or minimum limits contained in this Section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirement, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. The insurance obligations under this Agreement shall be: (1) all the insurance coverage and/or limits carried by or available to the Consultant; or (2) the minimum insurance coverage requirements and/or limits shown in this Agreement; whichever is greater. Any insurance proceeds in excess of or broader than the minimum required coverage and/or minimum required limits, which are applicable to a given loss, shall be available to the City. No representation is made that the minimum insurance requirements of this Agreement are sufficient to cover the obligations of the Consultant under this Agreement.

3.3.11.11 Additional Insurance Provisions
(A) If any Excess or Umbrella Liability policies are used to meet the limits of liability required by this Agreement, then said policies shall be “following form” of the underlying policy coverage, terms, conditions, and provisions and shall meet all of the insurance requirements stated in this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the additional insured and primary & non-contributory insurance requirements stated herein. No insurance policies maintained by the City, whether primary or excess, and which also apply to a loss covered hereunder, shall be called upon to contribute to a loss until the Consultant’s primary and excess liability policies are exhausted.
(B) The foregoing requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant, and any approval of said insurance by the City, is not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to, the provisions concerning indemnification.
(C) If at any time during the life of the Agreement, any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, City has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City may cancel this Agreement.
(D) The City may require the Consultant to provide complete copies of all insurance policies in effect for the duration of the Project. (E) Neither the City nor any of its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall be personally responsible for any liability arising under or by virtue of this Agreement.
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(F) The limits set forth herein shall apply separately to each insured against whom claims are made or suits are brought, except with respect to the limits of liability. Further the limits set forth herein shall not be construed to relieve the Consultant from liability in excess of such coverage, nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnification obligations to the City and shall not preclude the City from taking such other actions available to the City under other provisions of the Agreement or law.
(G) Consultant shall report to the City, in addition to Consultant’s insurer, any and all insurance claims submitted by Consultant in connection with the Services under this Agreement.

3.3.11.12 Insurance for Subconsultants. Consultant shall include all subconsultants engaged in any work for Consultant relating to this Agreement as additional insureds under the Consultant's policies, or the Consultant shall be responsible for causing subconsultants to purchase the appropriate insurance in compliance with the terms of these Insurance Requirements, including adding the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds to the subconsultant's policies. All policies of Commercial General Liability insurance provided by Consultant’s subconsultants performing work relating to this Agreement shall be endorsed to name the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds using endorsement form ISO CG 20 38 04 13 or an endorsement providing equivalent coverage. Consultant shall not allow any subconsultant to commence work on any subcontract relating to this Agreement until it has received satisfactory evidence of subconsultant’s compliance with all insurance requirements under this Agreement, to the extent applicable. The Consultant shall provide satisfactory evidence of compliance with this section upon request of the City.

3.4 Labor Code Requirements.

3.4.1 Prevailing Wages. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. City shall provide Consultant with a copy of the prevailing rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement. Consultant shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Consultant's principal place of business and at the project site. It is the intent of the parties to effectuate the requirements of sections 1771, 1774, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1813, and 1815 of the Labor Code within this Agreement, and Consultant shall therefore comply with such Labor Code sections to the fullest extent required by law. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.

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installation, or repair work, or a public works project of over $15,000 when the project is for maintenance work, in addition to the foregoing, then pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and require the same of any subconsultants.

3.4.3 Compliance Monitoring. This Project may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements, including the submission of payroll records directly to the DIR. Any stop orders issued by the DIR against Consultant or any subconsultant that affect Consultant’s performance of services, including any delay, shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered Consultant caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the DIR against Consultant or any subconsultant.

3.4.4 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.

3.5 Termination of Agreement.

3.5.1 Grounds for Termination. City may, by written notice to Consultant, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written notice to Consultant of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination. Upon termination, Consultant shall be compensated only for those Services which have been adequately rendered to City, and Consultant shall be entitled to no further compensation. Consultant may not terminate this Agreement except for cause. The rights and remedies of the City provided in this section shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law, equity or under this Agreement.

3.5.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein, City may require Consultant to provide all finished or unfinished Documents and Data and other information of any kind prepared by Consultant in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant shall be required to provide such document and other information within fifteen (15) days of the request.

3.5.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, City may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those terminated.
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3.6 Indemnification.

3.6.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel of City’s choosing), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s Services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees and attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses except such loss or damage caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement and shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.

3.6.2 If Consultant’s obligation to defend, indemnify, and/or hold harmless arises out of Consultant’s performance as a “design professional” (as that term is defined under Civil Code section 2782.8), then, and only to the extent required by Civil Code section 2782.8, which is fully incorporated herein, Consultant’s indemnification obligation shall be limited to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant, and, upon Consultant obtaining a final adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction, Consultant’s liability for such claim, including the cost to defend, shall not exceed the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault.

3.7 General Provisions.

3.7.1 Accounting Records. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.

3.7.2 Independent Contractors and Subcontracting.

3.7.2.1 Use of Consultants. Consultant is aware of statutory and case law regarding classification of workers as independent contractors, including California Labor Code Section 2750.3 and Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court, 4 Cal. 5th 903 (2018). To ensure that Consultant is in compliance with the California Labor Code, Consultant shall only utilize its employees to provide the Services. Consultant may not provide the services through any independent contractor, subcontractor or subconsultant (“Subcontractor(s)”) unless approved by the City as set forth in Section 3.7.2.2 below. Consultant represents and warrants that all personnel who perform the Services on Consultant’s behalf are Consultant’s employees, and that Consultant complies with all applicable laws, rules and regulations governing its employees, including, but not limited to, the California Labor Code, Unemployment Insurance Code and all applicable Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders. 15 15 of 426
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3.7.2.2 Prior Approval Required. Consultant shall not use any Subcontractor to provide the Services, or any portion of the work required by this Agreement, without prior written approval of City. In the event that City authorizes Consultant to use a Subcontractor, Consultant shall enter into a written agreement with the Subcontractor, which must include all provisions of the Agreement, including a restriction on the Subcontractor’s use of further independent contractors, subcontractors or subconsultants without the City’s prior written consent.

3.7.3 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such other address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:

Consultant: Honeywell International Inc.
1150 W Grove Pkwy Suite 110,
Tempe, AZ 85383
ATTN: Paul Gyore, Principal Territory Manager
City: City of Laguna Beach
505 Forest Avenue
Laguna Beach CA 92651
ATTN: Jerry Soto
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.

3.7.4 Ownership of Materials and Confidentiality.

3.7.4.1 Documents & Data; Licensing of Intellectual Property. This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). All Documents & Data shall be and remain the property of City, and shall not be used in whole or in substantial part by Consultant on other projects without the City’s express written permission. Within thirty (30) days following the completion, suspension, abandonment or termination of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide to City reproducible copies of all Documents & Data, in a form and amount required by City. City reserves the right to select the method of document reproduction and to establish where the reproduction will be accomplished. The reproduction expense shall be borne by City at the actual cost of duplication. In the event of a dispute regarding the amount of compensation to which the Consultant is entitled under the termination provisions of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide all Documents & Data to City upon payment of the undisputed amount. Consultant shall have no right to retain or fail to provide to City any such documents pending resolution of the dispute. In addition, Consultant shall retain copies of all Documents & Data on file for a minimum of fifteen (15) years following completion of the Project, and shall make copies available 16 16 of 426
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to City upon the payment of actual reasonable duplication costs. Before destroying the Documents & Data following this retention period, Consultant shall make a reasonable effort to notify City and provide City with the opportunity to obtain the documents.

3.7.4.2 SOFTWARE PRODUCTS: Notwithstanding the foregoing, all software Products delivered by Honeywell to Customer or for which Honeywell provides access, including, without limitation, Honeywell’s mobile application software and Products with embedded software or firmware (collectively, “Software”) are not sold and are licensed. At all times that Customer is in compliance with the terms of these Terms and Conditions and any other agreement between the parties, Customer shall have a non-exclusive, non-transferable, fully paid license to use the Software, but only in conjunction with the Products provided by Honeywell and Customer’s fire station alerting system (the “License”). In no event shall Customer have any right to (or authorize or allow any third party to) distribute, sell, lend, rent, transfer, or convey the Software; grant any sublicense, lease, or other rights in the Software; decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or otherwise attempt to reconstruct, identify, or discover any source code, underlying user interface architecture or techniques, or algorithms of the Software by any means; or take any action that would cause the Software or any portion of it to be placed in the public domain. In the event of a conflict between the terms of any Software license terms provided upon download or purchase a purchase and these Terms and Conditions, the relevant Software license terms shall control solely with respect to such Software.

3.7.4.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: Customer hereby agrees and acknowledges that Honeywell owns all rights, title, and interest in and to the Intellectual Property (as defined below). Customer agrees to not remove, obscure, or alter Honeywell’s or any third party's copyright notice, trademarks, or other proprietary rights notices affixed to or contained within or accessed in conjunction with or through Honeywell’s Product (as defined below). Nothing herein shall be deemed to give, transfer, or convey to Customer any rights in the Intellectual Property other than the License, as set forth above. For purposes of this Section, "Intellectual Property" means any and all rights of Honeywell related to Honeywell’s Products existing from time to time under patent law, copyright law, trade secret law, trademark law, unfair competition law, and any and all other proprietary rights, and any and all derivative works, work product, applications, renewals, extensions and restorations thereof, now or hereafter in force and effective worldwide.

3.7.4.4 Subconsultants. Consultant shall require all subconsultants to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subconsultant prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were prepared by design professionals other than Consultant or its subconsultants, or those provided to Consultant by the City.

3.7.4.5 Right to Use. City shall not be limited in any way in its use or reuse of the Documents and Data or any part of them at any time for purposes of this Project or another project, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement or on a project other than this Project without employing the services of Consultant shall be at City’s sole risk. If City uses or reuses the Documents & Data on any project other than this Project, it shall remove the Consultant’s seal from the Documents & Data and indemnify and hold harmless 17 17 of 426
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Consultant and its officers, directors, agents and employees from claims arising out of the negligent use or re-use of the Documents & Data on such other project. Consultant shall be responsible and liable for its Documents & Data, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, only with respect to the condition of the Documents & Data at the time they are provided to the City upon completion, suspension, abandonment or termination. Consultant shall not be responsible or liable for any revisions to the Documents & Data made by any party other than Consultant, a party for whom the Consultant is legally responsible or liable, or anyone approved by the Consultant.

3.7.4.6 Indemnification. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, for any alleged infringement of any patent, copyright, trade secret, trade name, trademark, or any other proprietary right of any person or entity in consequence of the use on the Project by City of the Documents & Data, including any method, process, product, or concept specified or depicted.

3.7.4.7 Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans, procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written information, and other Documents & Data either created by or provided to Consultant in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by Consultant. Such materials shall not, without the prior written consent of City, be used by Consultant for any purposes other than the performance of the Services. Nor shall such materials be disclosed to any person or entity not connected with the performance of the Services or the Project. Nothing furnished to Consultant which is otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Consultant shall not use City's name or insignia, photographs of the Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services or the Project in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production or other similar medium without the prior written consent of City.

3.7.4.8 Confidential Information. The City shall refrain from releasing Consultant’s proprietary information ("Proprietary Information") unless the City's legal counsel determines that the release of the Proprietary Information is required by the California Public Records Act or other applicable state or federal law, or order of a court of competent jurisdiction, in which case the City shall notify Consultant of its intention to release Proprietary Information.

Consultant shall have five (5) working days after receipt of the release notice to give City written notice of Consultant's objection to the City's release of Proprietary Information. Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against all liability, loss, cost or expense (including attorney’s fees) arising out of a legal action brought to compel the release of Proprietary Information. City shall not release the Proprietary Information after receipt of an objection notice unless either: (1) Consultant fails to fully indemnify, defend (with City's choice of legal counsel), and hold City harmless from any legal action brought to compel such release; and/or (2) a final and non-appealable order by a court of competent jurisdiction requires that City release such information.

3.7.5 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement. 18 18 of 426
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3.7.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements.

3.7.7 Attorneys’ Fees. If either party commences an action against the other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing party reasonable attorneys’ fees and all costs of such action.

3.7.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue shall be in Orange County. In addition to any and all contract requirements pertaining to notices of and requests for compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work, claims and/or changed conditions, Consultant must comply with the claim procedures set forth in Government Code sections 900 et seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against the City. Such Government Code claims and any subsequent lawsuit based upon the Government Code claims shall be limited to those matters that remain unresolved after all procedures pertaining to extra work, disputed work, claims, and/or changed conditions have been followed by Consultant. If no such Government Code claim is submitted, or if any prerequisite contractual requirements are not otherwise satisfied as specified herein, Consultant shall be barred from bringing and maintaining a valid lawsuit against the City.

3.7.9 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

3.7.10 City's Right to Employ Other Consultants. City reserves right to employ other consultants in connection with this Project.

3.7.11 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties.

3.7.12 Assignment or Transfer. Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or transfer this Agreement or any rights under or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the City, which may be withheld for any reason. Any attempt to so assign or so transfer without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for termination.

Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the Services required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without prior written approval of City. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.

3.7.13 Construction; References; Captions. Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party. Any term referencing time, days or period for performance shall be deemed calendar days and not work days. All references to Consultant include all personnel, employees, agents, and subconsultants of Consultant, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. All references to City include its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers except as otherwise specified in this Agreement. The captions of the various articles and paragraphs are for convenience and ease of reference only, and do not define, limit, augment, or describe the scope, content, or intent of this Agreement.
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3.7.14 Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification, or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.

3.7.15 Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.

3.7.16 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.

3.7.17 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

3.7.18 Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Consultant further agrees to file, or shall cause its employees or subconsultants to file, a Statement of Economic Interest with the City’s Filing Officer as required under state law in the performance of the Services. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.

3.7.19 Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.

3.7.20 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.

3.7.21 Survival. All rights and obligations hereunder that by their nature are to continue after any expiration or termination of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the indemnification obligations, shall survive any such expiration or termination.

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SIGNATURE PAGE TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH AND
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Parties has caused this Agreement to be executed on the day and year first above written.

CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH Honeywell International Inc.

By:

Its: VP / General Manager
Printed Name: Susheel Tenguria
By:

Its:

Printed Name:

Approved By:

Dave Kiff
City Manager
Approved as to Form:
_____________________________________
City Attorney
Attested By:

City Clerk
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EXHIBIT "A"

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Quotation to:

City of Laguna Beach, CA
Laguna Beach Fire Department
Project:

G2 Fire Station Alerting System
One (1) Dispatch & Four (4) Station Systems
Pricing pursuant to the Master Price Agreement entered into between League of Oregon Cities (LOC) and USDD, and made available to members of the National Purchasing Partners, LLC, dba Public Safety GPO, dba Law Enforcement GPO, and dba NPPgov - Contract #PS20350. More information available at: https://nppgov.com/contract/honeywell/
Laguna Beach Fire Department is a member: M-5716760
Paul Gyore
Principal Territory Manager
(602)-828-0287
(602)-687-1730
[email protected]
stationalerting.com
Installation by:

US DIGITAL DESIGNS
by Honeywell
1150 W Grove Pkwy St #110
Tempe, AZ 85283
Author: JA
Date: 1/21/2026
Expires: 4/21/2026
Proposal: CA_LGAB007 v3
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Valiant Technologies
[email protected]
This proposal is subject to corrections due to errors or omissions *2026 Pricing*
PROPRIETARY and CONFIDENTIAL Page 1 of 13
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Quote Submitted To:

City of Laguna Beach, CA
Laguna Beach Fire Department

PRIMARY DISPATCH SYSTEM

DISPATCH SYSTEM INTERFACES
Part No. Description Quantity US List Unit Unit Price Extended Price CADI-U
CAD Interface - Hexagon OnCall (USDD-side Only - Customer responsibility to discuss CAD-side costs (if any) with their vendor) 1 $ 15,411.38 $ 13,870.24 $ 13,870.24

DISPATCH SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Part No. Description Quantity US List Unit Unit Price Extended Price GARI-2
G2 Gateway Audio Radio Interface (GARI) - Kitted with Rack-Mount Adapter Plate 1 $ 3,845.89 $ 3,461.30 $ 3,461.30
GARI2-008R Consolette Motorola Interface Cable 1 $ 300.00 $ 270.00 $ 270.00

DISPATCH SYSTEM SERVICES
Part No. Description Quantity US List Unit Unit Price Extended Price GW-VM
G2 Communications Gateway - VMWare Virtual (Software for Controller with Install Assistance) 1 $ 10,008.00 $ 9,007.20 $ 9,007.20 GW-CM Gateway Configuration & Modifications 50 $ 373.75 $ 336.38 $ 16,819.00 GW-PM Gateway Project Management 1 $ 3,869.78 $ 3,482.80 $ 3,482.80

TRA-DIS-O
Training - System Administrator / Dispatch Supervisor - On-Site (4 Hours) 1 $ 5,259.19 $ 4,733.27 $ 4,733.27

TRA-STA-O
Training - Station-Level Configuration and Equipment Usage - On-Site (4 Hours) 1 $ 5,259.19 $ 4,733.27 $ 4,733.27

PRIMARY DISPATCH WARRANTY & SUPPORT

PRIMARY DISPATCH SYSTEM
System Total: $ 56,377.08
Shipping Total: $ 43.00
System Subtotal $ 56,420.08

DISPATCH-LEVEL WARRANTY & OPTIONAL RECURRING ANNUAL SUPPORT Part No. Description Quantity US List Unit Unit Price Extended Price RS-1YR-STD
[STANDARD] 1st Year Warranty & Support - Included with Initial Purchase Technical phone support Monday through Friday from 08:00 to 17:30 MST, excluding USDD holidays;
Remote access support Monday through Friday from 08:00 to 17:30 MST, excluding USDD holidays;

1.0 $ 2,956.53 $ 2,660.87 No Charge

INDIVIDUAL DISPATCH SYSTEMS TOTALS
Primary Dispatch System Total: $ 56,420.08

DISPATCH-LEVEL SUBTOTALS
ALL SYSTEMS SUBTOTAL: 56,377.08
ALL SHIPPING SUBTOTAL: 43.00
ALL WARRANTY & SUPPORT: -
ALL PRIMARY DISPATCH-LEVEL ESTIMATED TAX: 1,364.12
ALL PRIMARY DISPATCH-LEVEL GRANDTOTAL: 57,784.20

US DIGITAL DESIGNS
by Honeywell Date: 1/21/2026
Expires: 4/21/2026
Proposal: CA_LGAB007 v3
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Quote Submitted To:

City of Laguna Beach, CA
Laguna Beach Fire Department
STATION 01
USDD Design Referenced:

USDD.CA_LGAB.ALL_STATIONS.FSA.2025.12.19

STATION SYSTEM LICENSES
Part No. Description Quantity US List Unit Unit Price Extended Price G2-VA G2 VoiceAlert- Single Station License 1 $ 1,504.91 $ 1,354.42 $ 1,354.42 G2-APP-DLA G2 Mobile FSAS App 24 $ 15.00 $ 13.50 No Charge

STATION SYSTEM CONTROLLER
Part No. Description Quantity US List Unit Unit Price Extended Price ATX G2 ATX Station Controller 1 $ 24,203.40 $ 21,783.06 $ 21,783.06 UPS-STD ATX UPS, Standard 1 $ 1,048.17 $ 943.35 $ 943.35 UPS-WMB Wall-Mount for UPS (Shelf/Bracket) 1 $ 79.57 $ 71.61 $ 71.61

STATION SYSTEM PERIPHERAL COMPONENTS
Part No. Description Quantity US List Unit Unit Price Extended Price PB-B Push Button, Standard (Black) 1 $ 132.83 $ 119.54 $ 119.54 PB-R Push Button, Emergency (Red) 1 $ 132.83 $ 119.54 $ 119.54 RR-2 G2 Room Remote 2 5 $ 2,445.45 $ 2,200.91 $ 11,004.55 RR2-SMB RR2 Surface Mount Box 1 $ 211.31 $ 190.18 $ 190.18 SPK-LED-FM G2 Speaker - LED Illuminated, Flush Mount 11 $ 392.70 $ 353.43 $ 3,887.73 SPK-LED-SM G2 Speaker - LED Illuminated, Surface Mount (Metal Box) 4 $ 467.50 $ 420.75 $ 1,683.00

STATION SYSTEM SERVICES
Part No. Description Quantity US List Unit Unit Price Extended Price ST-INST Station Installation by Valiant Technologies 1 $ 23,890.68 $ 23,890.68 $ 23,890.68 ST-SU Station Configuration & Commissioning 1 $ 3,025.00 $ 2,722.50 $ 2,722.50 ST-PM Station Project Management 1 $ 1,650.00 $ 1,485.00 $ 1,485.00 ST-ES Station Engineering & Design Services 1 $ 825.00 $ 742.50 $ 742.50 FREIGHT-CHARGES Shipping 1 $ 723.00 $ 723.00 $ 723.00

STATION SYSTEM WARRANTY & OPTIONAL RECURRING ANNUAL SUPPORT Part No. Description Quantity US List Unit Unit Price Extended Price RS-1YR-STD
[STANDARD] 1st Year Warranty & Support - Included with Initial Purchase Technical phone support Monday through Friday from 08:00 to 17:30 MST, excluding USDD holidays;
Remote access support Monday through Friday from 08:00 to 17:30 MST, excluding USDD holidays;

1.0 $ 4,573.00 $ 4,115.70 No Charge
STATION 01
Equipment Only: $ 41,156.98
System: $ 69,997.66
Shipping: $ 723.00
Warranty & Support: $ -
Estimated Tax: $ 3,189.67
Station Subtotal: $ 73,910.33

US DIGITAL DESIGNS
by Honeywell Date: 1/21/2026
Expires: 4/21/2026
Proposal: CA_LGAB007 v3
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Quote Submitted To:

City of Laguna Beach, CA
Laguna Beach Fire Department
STATION 02
USDD Design Referenced:

USDD.CA_LGAB.ALL_STATIONS.FSA.2025.12.19

STATION SYSTEM LICENSES
Part No. Description Quantity US List Unit Unit Price Extended Price G2-VA G2 VoiceAlert - Single Station License 1 $ 1,504.91 $ 1,354.42 $ 1,354.42 G2-APP-DLA G2 Mobile FSAS App 24 $ 15.00 $ 13.50 No Charge

STATION SYSTEM CONTROLLER
Part No. Description Quantity US List Unit Unit Price Extended Price ATX G2 ATX Station Controller 1 $ 24,203.40 $ 21,783.06 $ 21,783.06 ATX-E Rack Mount Ears for ATX or EXP 1 $ 78.51 $ 70.66 $ 70.66 UPS-STD ATX UPS, Standard 1 $ 1,048.17 $ 943.35 $ 943.35 UPS-WMB Wall-Mount for UPS (Shelf/Bracket) 1 $ 79.57 $ 71.61 $ 71.61

STATION SYSTEM PERIPHERAL COMPONENTS
Part No. Description Quantity US List Unit Unit Price Extended Price PB-B Push Button, Standard (Black) 1 $ 132.83 $ 119.54 $ 119.54 PB-R Push Button, Emergency (Red) 1 $ 132.83 $ 119.54 $ 119.54 RR-2 G2 Room Remote 2 5 $ 2,445.45 $ 2,200.91 $ 11,004.55 SPK-LED-FM G2 Speaker - LED Illuminated, Flush Mount 12 $ 392.70 $ 353.43 $ 4,241.16 SPK-LED-SM G2 Speaker - LED Illuminated, Surface Mount (Metal Box) 1 $ 467.50 $ 420.75 $ 420.75

STATION SYSTEM SERVICES
Part No. Description Quantity US List Unit Unit Price Extended Price ST-INST Station Installation by Valiant Technologies 1 $ 23,707.20 $ 23,707.20 $ 23,707.20 ST-SU Station Configuration & Commissioning 1 $ 3,025.00 $ 2,722.50 $ 2,722.50 ST-PM Station Project Management 1 $ 1,650.00 $ 1,485.00 $ 1,485.00 ST-ES Station Engineering & Design Services 1 $ 825.00 $ 742.50 $ 742.50 FREIGHT-CHARGES Shipping 1 $ 677.00 $ 677.00 $ 677.00

1.0 $ 4,458.74 $ 4,012.86 No Charge
STATION 02
Equipment Only: $ 40,128.64
System: $ 68,785.84
Shipping: $ 677.00
Warranty & Support: $ -
Estimated Tax: $ 3,109.97
Station Subtotal: $ 72,572.81

US DIGITAL DESIGNS
by Honeywell Date: 1/21/2026
Expires: 4/21/2026
Proposal: CA_LGAB007 v3
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Quote Submitted To:

City of Laguna Beach, CA
Laguna Beach Fire Department
STATION 03
USDD Design Referenced:

USDD.CA_LGAB.ALL_STATIONS.FSA.2025.12.19

STATION SYSTEM LICENSES
Part No. Description Quantity US List Unit Unit Price Extended Price G2-VA G2 VoiceAlert - Single Station License 1 $ 1,504.91 $ 1,354.42 $ 1,354.42 G2-APP-DLA G2 Mobile FSAS App 24 $ 15.00 $ 13.50 No Charge

STATION SYSTEM PERIPHERAL COMPONENTS
Part No. Description Quantity US List Unit Unit Price Extended Price PB-B Push Button, Standard (Black) 1 $ 132.83 $ 119.54 $ 119.54 PB-R Push Button, Emergency (Red) 1 $ 132.83 $ 119.54 $ 119.54 SPK-LED-FM G2 Speaker - LED Illuminated, Flush Mount 8 $ 392.70 $ 353.43 $ 2,827.44 SPK-LED-SM G2 Speaker - LED Illuminated, Surface Mount (Metal Box) 1 $ 467.50 $ 420.75 $ 420.75

STATION SYSTEM SERVICES
Part No. Description Quantity US List Unit Unit Price Extended Price ST-INST Station Installation by Valiant Technologies 1 $ 17,280.12 $ 17,280.12 $ 17,280.12 ST-SU Station Configuration & Commissioning 1 $ 3,025.00 $ 2,722.50 $ 2,722.50 ST-PM Station Project Management 1 $ 1,650.00 $ 1,485.00 $ 1,485.00 ST-ES Station Engineering & Design Services 1 $ 825.00 $ 742.50 $ 742.50 FREIGHT-CHARGES Shipping 1 $ 514.00 $ 514.00 $ 514.00

1.0 $ 3,078.93 $ 2,771.04 No Charge
STATION 03
Equipment Only: $ 27,710.37
System: $ 49,940.49
Shipping: $ 514.00
Warranty & Support: $ -
Estimated Tax: $ 2,147.55
Station Subtotal: $ 52,602.04

US DIGITAL DESIGNS
by Honeywell Date: 1/21/2026
Expires: 4/21/2026
Proposal: CA_LGAB007 v3
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Quote Submitted To:

City of Laguna Beach, CA
Laguna Beach Fire Department
STATION 04
USDD Design Referenced:

USDD.CA_LGAB.ALL_STATIONS.FSA.2025.12.19

STATION SYSTEM LICENSES
Part No. Description Quantity US List Unit Unit Price Extended Price G2-VA G2 VoiceAlert - Single Station License 1 $ 1,504.91 $ 1,354.42 $ 1,354.42 G2-APP-DLA G2 Mobile FSAS App 24 $ 15.00 $ 13.50 No Charge

STATION SYSTEM PERIPHERAL COMPONENTS
Part No. Description Quantity US List Unit Unit Price Extended Price PB-B Push Button, Standard (Black) 1 $ 132.83 $ 119.54 $ 119.54 PB-R Push Button, Emergency (Red) 1 $ 132.83 $ 119.54 $ 119.54 RR-2 G2 Room Remote 2 4 $ 2,445.45 $ 2,200.91 $ 8,803.64 RR2-SMB RR2 Surface Mount Box 4 $ 211.31 $ 190.18 $ 760.72 SPK-LED-SM G2 Speaker - LED Illuminated, Surface Mount (Metal Box) 12 $ 467.50 $ 420.75 $ 5,049.00

STATION SYSTEM SERVICES
Part No. Description Quantity US List Unit Unit Price Extended Price ST-INST Station Installation by Valiant Technologies 1 $ 25,358.52 $ 25,358.52 $ 25,358.52 ST-SU Station Configuration & Commissioning 1 $ 3,025.00 $ 2,722.50 $ 2,722.50 ST-PM Station Project Management 1 $ 1,650.00 $ 1,485.00 $ 1,485.00 ST-ES Station Engineering & Design Services 1 $ 825.00 $ 742.50 $ 742.50 FREIGHT-CHARGES Shipping 1 $ 705.00 $ 705.00 $ 705.00

1.0 $ 4,333.88 $ 3,900.49 No Charge
STATION 04
Equipment Only: $ 39,004.88
System: $ 69,313.40
Shipping: $ 705.00
Warranty & Support: $ -
Estimated Tax: $ 3,022.88
Station Subtotal: $ 73,041.28

US DIGITAL DESIGNS
by Honeywell Date: 1/21/2026
Expires: 4/21/2026
Proposal: CA_LGAB007 v3
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Warranty & Support Notes:

Customer must elect to choose any coverage they require beyond initial warranty period, or USDD will not be authorized to provide any service or support. Mobile Smart Phone Alerting App and Mapping Services only available to customer while under warranty or elected recurring annual support. Support Agreements subject to change if system design is modified. For additional details, please review current USDD Warranty Statement and Service Agreement. USDD cannot warrant nor support any system configuration that deviates from this specific proposal's documented station system design file number. USDD cannot warrant nor support any system not using USDD-approved UPS Battery Backup. USDD cannot warrant nor support any system not installed by G2 Trained & Certified Installation technician (installer). If customer intends to tie this system into any 3rd-party system or devices, USDD will be unable to warrant or support the system until we've had a chance to review documented engineering assumptions and approve system integrity, performance and reliability expectations.

For FSAaaS Program: The cost of service and support beyond initial warranty period is included in the FSASaaS Program for a total of 5 years. The service and support includes Mobile Smart Phone Alerting App and Mapping Services. Please see the FSASaaS Subscription Agreement for more information concerning the service and support provided by USDD. USDD cannot warrant nor support any system not using USDD-approved UPS Battery Backup. USDD cannot warrant nor support any system not installed by G2 Trained & Certified Installation technician (installer). If customer intends to tie this system into any 3rd-party system or devices, USDD will be unable to warrant or support the system until we've had a chance to review documented engineering assumptions and approve system integrity, performance and reliability expectations.

Station System Installation Notes:
01 - Unless specifically detailed in this proposal, no installation by USDD or it's subcontractors is assumed or provided. 02 - Because these are mission-critical systems, USDD can only warrant and support systems installed by G2 Trained and Certified Contractors. 03 - USDD can source, qualify, train and certify Local Licensed Regional Subcontractors where needed. 04 - Installation warranted by installation contractor - G2 FSAS warranted, serviced and supported by USDD. 05 - Unless specifically detailed in this proposal, installation to be performed during normal working hours. 06 - Unless specifically detailed in this proposal, no permit fees or material charges have been included. 07 - Unless specifically detailed in this proposal, no removal or remediation has been assumed or included. 08 - Unless specifically detailed in this proposal, no bonds of any type (performance, bid) have been assumed, included or budgeted for in this proposal. 09 - USDD FSAS Equipment to be made available by owner to Installation Contractor prior to on-site arrival. 10 - Structural backing for system devices and other millwork (not specifically detailed) by others. 11 - If applicable, Gas Control Shutoff Valve Addendum (to USDD and installation contractor) must be signed prior to installation. 12 - All electrical power, including (but not limited to) raceway, conduit, backboxes, service panels, high-voltage wiring and fixtures by others. 13 - All communications pathway infrastructure (network, radio, etc.) by others unless specifically detailed in this proposal. 14 - USDD cannot warrant nor support any owner-furbished (3rd-Party) system or component we are required to integrate with. USDD cannot warrant nor support any system or component it has not proofed engineering for and has not specifically authorized for use within public safety environments. 15 - Any misuse, unauthorized modification, improper installation, excessive shock, attempted repair, accident, or improper or negligent use, storage, transportation, or handling by any party other than USDD shall render this limited warranty null, void and of no further effect 29 29 of 426
PROPRIETARY and CONFIDENTIAL SECTION TOTALS Page 8 of 40 Quote Submitted To:

City of Laguna Beach, CA
Laguna Beach Fire Department
Section Totals
UnlessOtherwise Noted, All Prices are $USD
PRIMARYDISPATCH SYSTEM : $ 56,420.08
PRIMARY DISPATCH WARRANTY & SUPPORT : $ -
PRIMARY DISPATCH SYSTEM ESTIMATED TAX: $ 1,364.12
Notes: One (1) Dispatch Center System currently included in this proposal.

Dispatch-Level Subtotal: $ 57,784.20
STATION 01 SYSTEM: $ 70,720.66
STATION 01 WARRANTY & SUPPORT: $ -
STATION 01 ESTIMATED TAX: $ 3,189.67
STATION 02 SYSTEM: $ 69,462.84
STATION 02 WARRANTY & SUPPORT: $ -
STATION 02 ESTIMATED TAX: $ 3,109.97
STATION 03 SYSTEM: $ 50,454.49
STATION 03 WARRANTY & SUPPORT: $ -
STATION 03 ESTIMATED TAX: $ 2,147.55
STATION 04 SYSTEM: $ 70,018.40
STATION 04 WARRANTY & SUPPORT: $ -
STATION 04 ESTIMATED TAX: $ 3,022.88
Notes: Four (4) Station Systems currently included in this proposal with installation provided by Valiant Technologies.

Station-Level Subtotal: $ 272,126.46
Equipment & Warranty Total: $ 317,076.47
Tax Total: $ 12,834.19
US Digital Designs System Total: $ 329,910.66

US DIGITAL DESIGNS
by Honeywell Date: 1/21/2026
Expires: 4/21/2026
Proposal: CA_LGAB007 v3
(TBD By Customer) Customer must elect to choose any coverage they require beyond initial warranty period, or USDD will not be authorized to provide any service or support. Mobile Smart Phone Alerting App and Mapping Services only available to customer while under warranty or elected recurring annual support. Support Agreements subject to change if system design is modified. For additional details, please review current USDD Warranty Statement and Service Agreement
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HONEYWELL PRODUCT SALES
These terms and conditions of sale (“Terms and Conditions”) are adopted effective January 1, 2023 (the “Terms and Conditions Effective Date”), and supersede all prior versions covering the sale of products and related services (collectively, “Products”, as defined more specifically below) by Honeywell International Inc., through its US Digital Designs group (“Honeywell”). References to “Customer”, “you”, or “your” all pertain to the purchaser of Products. These Terms and Conditions, together with any separate agreement you may have with Honeywell that specifically references these Terms and Conditions (collectively, the “Agreement”) set forth the entire agreement between the parties relating to your purchase of Honeywell Products. The Agreement may only be modified by an authorized representative of each party in a signed writing.

1. ORDERS. Orders (including any revised and follow-on orders) (each, an “Order”) for Honeywell Products are non-cancelable, except as expressly set forth herein, and will be governed by the terms of the Agreement. All Orders are subject to acceptance by Honeywell and shall include the following information: purchase order number; customer’s legal name and billing address; Customer’s shipping address; and a list of the Products and quantities for each different type of Product Customer wishes to order. Honeywell’s acknowledgment of its receipt of an Order shall not constitute acceptance of such Order.

1.1 No Returns. Because of the nature of System and its Products, Honeywell cannot accept returns of Product for refund, credit, exchange or any other purpose. Notwithstanding, defective Products may be returned as provided for under Section 9.4 – Return Material Authorization Process. Customer must thoroughly assess its requirements and specifications prior to ordering.

2. REMITTANCES. All invoices shall be due and payable upon receipt in United States currency, free of exchange or any other charges, or as otherwise agreed in writing by Honeywell.

3. QUOTE PRICING. This proposal expires 90 days after its date. Prices are subject to correction for error.

Prices, terms, conditions, and Product or Service specifications are subject to change without notice. Pricing is subject to immediate change upon announcement of Product discontinuance.

4. PAYMENT

4.1. Invoicing & Payment. Honeywell reserves the right to invoice Customer monthly for all materials delivered. Invoices are due thirty (30) days from the date of the invoice, unless prepayment is required in the quote. If the Customer becomes overdue in any progress payment, Honeywell shall be entitled to suspend further shipments, shall be entitled to interest at the annual rate of 18%, or the maximum amount allowed by law, and shall also be entitled to avail itself of any other legal or equitable remedies. Customer agrees that it will pay and/or reimburse Honeywell for any and all reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs which are incurred by Honeywell in the collection of amounts due and payable hereunder.

4.2. Payment Disputes. Any disputes must be provided to Honeywell as soon as possible and must be accompanied by detailed supporting information. Disputes as to invoices are deemed waived fifteen (15) days following the invoice date. In the event that any portion of an invoice is undisputed, such undisputed amount must be paid by no later than the invoice due date.

4.3. No Set Off. Neither Customer nor any related entities (or representatives or agents thereof) shall attempt to set off or recoup any invoiced amounts or any portion thereof against other amounts that are due or may become due from Honeywell, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries or other legal entities, business divisions, or units.

4.4. Credit Card Payments. All Honeywell quotes are developed for the Customer with the understanding that any purchase of the Products listed thereon will facilitated using to Honeywell’s standard Purchase Order and Invoice process. If Customer would rather seek to use a Credit Card for purchase, then said order would be subject to a 4% credit card surcharge.

5. SURCHARGES
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5.1. For avoidance of doubt, Orders placed prior to the Terms and Conditions Effective Date which have not been delivered, including those on backlog or which requested delivery more than twelve (12) months from the date of Order, are subject to Surcharges.

5.2. Honeywell will invoice Customer, and Buyer agrees to pay for any Surcharges pursuant to the standard payment terms in these Terms and Conditions. If a dispute arises with respect to Surcharges and that dispute remains open for more than fifteen (15) days, Honeywell may, in its sole discretion, withhold performance or future shipments, or combine any other rights and remedies under this Agreement or permitted by law, until the dispute is resolved. The terms of this Section shall prevail in the event of inconsistency with any other terms in these Terms and Conditions. Any Surcharges, as well as the timing, effectiveness, and method of determination thereof, will be separate from and in addition to any changes to pricing that are affected by any other provisions in these Terms and Conditions.

6. CANCELLATION AND SUSPENSION. Any Order resulting from this proposal is subject to cancellation or instructions to suspend work by the Customer only upon agreement to pay Honeywell for all work in progress, all inventoried or ordered project parts and materials, and all other costs incurred by Honeywell related to the Order.

7. TAXES. Honeywell’s pricing excludes all taxes (including but not limited to sales, use, excise, value-added, and other similar taxes), tariffs and duties (including, but not limited to, amounts imposed upon the Product(s) or bill of material thereof under any Trade Act, including, but not limited to, the Trade Expansion Act, section 232 and the Trade Act of 1974, section 301) and charges (collectively “Taxes”). All Taxes of any kind levied by any federal, state, municipal or other governmental authority, which tax Honeywell is required to collect or pay with respect to the production, sale, or delivery of products sold to Customer, shall be the responsibility of and be invoiced to Customer, unless, at the time of Order placement, Customer furnishes Honeywell with a valid exemption certificate or other documentation sufficient to verify exemption from Taxes, including, but not limited to, a direct pay permit. Customer agrees to pay all such Taxes and further agrees to reimburse Honeywell for any such payments made by Honeywell.

8. SHIPPING/DELIVERY/RISK OF LOSS.

8.1. Delivery Liability. Delivery and shipment dates for Products are estimates only. Deliveries may be made in partial shipments. Honeywell and its affiliated entities are not liable, either directly or indirectly, for delays of carriers or delays in connection with any Force Majeure Event (as defined in Section 17 below), and the estimated delivery date shall be extended accordingly.

1.1 Inspection upon Receipt. The Customer must inspect all shipments upon receipt. Any claims for damage, loss, or shortages must be submitted within 10 calendar days of receipt.

Honeywell will not be responsible for claims made after this 10-day period.

8.2. Future Delivery and Repricing. Honeywell will schedule delivery in accordance with its standard lead times unless the Order states a later delivery date or the parties otherwise agree in writing.

Honeywell will accept Orders with a future ship date of up to eighteen (18) months from the date of the entry of the Order. Customer agrees that in the event an Order is scheduled to be delivered more than six (6) months from the date of the entry of the Order, Honeywell may, in its sole determination and at each six (6) month anniversary of the date of the entry of the Order, adjust the pricing of the Order to conform to the then-current prices of the Honeywell Products included in the Order.

Honeywell will include any repricing in its final invoice related to the Order.

8.3. Storage Fees. If delivery takes place more than six (6) months from the date of the entry of the Order, Customer agrees to pay Honeywell a storage fee (the “Storage Fee”), as set forth in the quote, for each month after six (6) months from the date of the entry of the Order Customer has not taken delivery of the Products in the Order. Honeywell will separately invoice any storage fees owed under this Section at the end of each month for which the storage fees are owed.

8.4. Title & Risk of Loss. Unless otherwise specifically detailed in this quote, delivery terms for Products (excluding software and services) are (i) EX Works (EXW Incoterms 2020) Honeywell’s point of shipment (“Honeywell Dock”) for all shipments (except that Honeywell is responsible for obtaining any export license), and (ii) F.O.B. Honeywell Dock for all domestic shipments. For shipments from 32 32 of 426
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a Honeywell Dock to a Buyer location within the same country, the import/export provisions of the INCOTERMS do not apply. Honeywell shall be responsible for obtaining insurance on each shipment to Customer for the full value of the shipment. Shipment shall be to a single point of delivery.

9. LIMITED WARRANTY. CUSTOMER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AND HONEYWELL’S SOLE LIABILITY AS

TO ANY WARRANTY CLAIM ON ANY PRODUCT SOLD IN CONNECTION WITH THIS QUOTE IS AS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION. SUCH REMEDIES ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER LIABILITY OR OBLIGATION

OF HONEYWELL, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY OR OBLIGATION FOR DAMAGE,

LOSS, OR INJURY (WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,

PUNITIVE OR INCIDENTAL) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE DELIVERY, USE, OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCTS. CREDIT, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT (AT HONEYWELL’S OPTION) IS THE SOLE REMEDY PROVIDED HEREUNDER. NO EXTENSION OF THIS WARRANTY WILL

BE BINDING UPON HONEYWELL UNLESS SET FORTH IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY A HONEYWELL AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.

9.1 Product Warranty Terms

9.1.1. If Customer is purchasing a new System, i.e., the initial System for Customer, or for a new Dispatch System or Station System. subject to the terms, conditions and limitations contained herein, and unless Honeywell has otherwise provided an alternative written warranty (in which case the terms of such warranty will control), Honeywell warrants and guarantees its products will be free from defects in workmanship and materials (collectively, “Defects”) for 12 months from Customer’s “Commissioning Date” (“Warranty Period”). This limited warranty does not cover defects caused by normal wear and tear or maintenance.

For purposes of subparagraph, “Commissioning Date” shall mean means the date on which an authorized Honeywell technician has inspected and approved installations, confirmed that all connections and start-up configurations are properly working, and confirming the System can send and receive alerts through the configured communication pathways.

9.1.2. If Customer is purchasing Products or services to add to or as replacement Products for an existing System, subject to the terms, conditions and limitations contained herein, and unless Honeywell has otherwise provided an alternative written warranty (in which case the terms of such warranty will control), Honeywell warrants and guarantees its products for 12 months from the day of shipment to Customer (“Warranty Period”). This limited warranty does not cover defects caused by normal wear and tear or maintenance.

9.2. Product Defects. If a Defect with a Product arises and a valid claim is made within the Warranty Period, Customer shall initiate the RMA process as described below. Upon approval, Honeywell at its option, will either (1) repair the Product defect at no charge, using new parts or parts equivalent to new in performance and reliability or (2) exchange the Product with a Product that is new or equivalent to new in performance and reliability and is at least functionally equivalent to the original Product. Any replacement Product or part, including a user-installable part that has been installed in accordance with instructions provided by Honeywell, shall remain under warranty during the Warranty Period or for ninety (90) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer. When a Product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes the Customer’s property and the replaced item becomes the property of Honeywell. Parts provided by Honeywell in fulfillment of its warranty obligation must be used in the same Honeywell Fire Station Alerting System for which the warranty claim is made.

9.3. Procedure for Warranty Claims.

9.3.1. Prior to making a Warranty claim, Customer is encouraged to review Honeywell’s online help resources. Thereafter, to make a valid claim hereunder, Customer must contact Honeywell technical support and describe the problem or defect with specificity. The first such contact must occur during the Warranty Period. Honeywell’s technical support contact information can be found on Honeywell’s web site at
https://buildings.honeywell.com/us/en/brands/our-brands/usdd. Customer must use their best efforts to assist in diagnosing defects, follow Honeywell’s technical instructions, and fully cooperate in the diagnostic process. Failure to do so shall relieve Honeywell of any further obligation hereunder.
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9.3.2. If a defect with the Hardware arises and Customer makes a valid Support Service Request within the Warranty Period, Customer shall initiate the RMA process as described below.

Upon approval, Honeywell will cause shipment of a replacement Hardware component to Customer prior to the defective Hardware component being returned to Honeywell for repair.

The replacement Hardware will be new or equivalent to new in performance and reliability and at least functionally equivalent to the original Hardware. When Hardware is exchanged, any replacement item becomes the Customer’s property and the replaced item becomes the property of Honeywell. Replaced Hardware provided by Honeywell in fulfillment of the Support Services must be used in the System to which this Agreement applies.

9.4. Return Material Authorization Process. If a Customer makes a claim for an advanced replacement of a Hardware component during the Warranty Period, Customer must initiate an RMA request. As part of this RMA process, the Customer shall provide Honeywell with the Hardware, model, serial number, and a description of the Hardware’s failure to initiate the RMA process. Upon Honeywell’s issuance of the RMA, Honeywell will send the replacement Hardware, shipped postage paid, ground shipping, to the address provided by Customer. RMA requests approved between 12:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time are shipped on the same business day. After 2:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, the replacement Hardware will be shipped on the next business day. All RMA requests are processed on the business day on which the request was received, excluding holidays.

Included with the shipped package will be return shipment instructions and a pre-paid return shipping label for the Hardware that the Customer is returning. The original Hardware must be returned in the shipping box provided by Honeywell. No goods will be accepted for exchange or return without a preapproved RMA number, nor will goods which have not been properly packaged in Honeywell’s shipping box, as proper packaging ensures that goods are not damaged during the shipping process.

The original Hardware must be shipped back within 10 days of receiving the replacement Hardware.

Failure to return the original Hardware or failure to return the original Hardware in an appropriate manner will cause Customer to incur a replacement charge equal to full market value of the replacement Hardware.

9.5. No Fault Found. Customer understands that this fee is intended to discourage return of Products prior to proper troubleshooting or return because the product is “old.” Product returns will not be allowed if, upon examination of the returned Product, it is determined that the Product was subjected to accident, misuse, neglect, alteration, improper installation, unauthorized repair, improper testing, or poor packaging upon return. In such event, Honeywell shall invoice Customer for the full market value of the replacement Product.

9.6. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS & DISCLAIMERS.

9.6.1. Honeywell does not warrant that the operation of its Products or any related peripherals will be uninterrupted or error-free. Honeywell further does not warrant nor support any system configuration that deviates from this specific quote’s documented station system design file number.

9.6.2. Honeywell does not warrant or support any system not installed by G2 Trained & Certified Installation technician (installer). If Customer intends to tie this system into any 3rd-party system or devices, Honeywell will be unable to warrant or support the Products unless Honeywell has had a chance to review documented engineering assumptions and approve system integrity, performance, and reliability expectations

9.6.3. Honeywell is not responsible for damage arising from Customer’s failure to follow instructions relating to the use of the Products. This Warranty does not apply to any Products, including the hardware or software, not used for its intended purpose.

9.6.4. Honeywell cannot warrant nor support any system not using Honeywell-approved Uninterruptable Power Supply Battery Backup. This Warranty does not apply to monitors or televisions manufactured by third parties. Repair or replacement of such components shall be subject exclusively to the manufacturer’s warranty, if any. Recovery and reinstallation of hardware and user data (including passwords) are not covered under this Warranty.

9.6.5. This Warranty does not apply: (a) to consumable parts, such as batteries, unless damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship; (b) to cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches, dents and broken plastic on ports; (c) to damage caused by use 34 34 of 426
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with non-Honeywell products; (d) to damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, flood, lightning, fire, earthquake or other external causes; (e) to damage caused by operating the Product outside the permitted or intended uses described by Honeywell; (f) to damage or failure caused by installation or service (including upgrades and expansions) performed by anyone who is not a representative of Honeywell or a Honeywell authorized installer or service provider; (g) to a Product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the written permission of Honeywell; (h) to Software (as defined below); (i) to any other damage caused by an event or action outside of Honeywell’s control, including, without limitation, Customer’s failure to apply required or recommended updates or patches to any Software or Product; or (h) if any serial number has been removed or defaced.

10. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE LIMITED WARRANTY IN SECTION 9 OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND ANY OTHER REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE

ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. AS PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW,

HONEYWELL SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,

INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS. If Honeywell cannot lawfully disclaim statutory or implied warranties, then to the extent permitted by law, all such warranties shall be limited in duration to the duration of this express Warranty and to repair or replacement service as determined by Honeywell in its sole discretion. No reseller, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this Warranty. If any term is held to be illegal or unenforceable, the legality or enforceability of the remaining terms shall not be affected or impaired.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY IN SECTION 9 OF THESE TERMS AND

CONDITIONS, AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HONEYWELL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR

INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY

BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE; LOSS OF REVENUE; LOSS OF THE USE OF MONEY; LOSS OF ANTICIPATED SAVINGS; LOSS OF GOODWILL; LOSS OF REPUTATION; AND LOSS OF, DAMAGE TO OR CORRUPTION OF DATA. HONEYWELL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INDIRECT LOSS OR DAMAGE

HOWSOEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING THE REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY, ANY

COSTS OF RECOVERING PROGRAMMING OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED OR

USED WITH HONEYWELL PRODUCTS, AND ANY FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF DATA STORED ON THE PRODUCT.

ALL PRODUCT CLAIMS ARE LIMITED TO THOSE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY IN SECTION 9 OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. HONEYWELL’S AGGREGATE

LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THEREWITH SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCTS PAID BY CUSTOMER TO HONEYWELL FOR THE PRODUCTS GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

Honeywell disclaims any representation that it will be able to repair any Hardware under this Warranty or make a product exchange without risk to or loss of the programs or data stored thereon.

11. SERVICE AGREEMENT. The Product being purchased hereunder is not subject to any post-Warranty service agreement or maintenance program unless specifically contracted for between Honeywell and Customer.

Honeywell offers a comprehensive post-Warranty Service Agreement at additional cost. Customer should contact Honeywell regarding its Service Agreement and costs associated therewith.

12. SOFTWARE PRODUCTS. All software Products delivered by Honeywell to Customer or for which Honeywell provides access, including, without limitation, Honeywell’s mobile application software and Products with embedded software or firmware (collectively, “Software”) are not sold and are licensed. At all times that Customer is in compliance with the terms of these Terms and Conditions and any other agreement between 35 35 of 426
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the parties, Customer shall have a non-exclusive, non-transferable, fully paid license to use the Software, but only in conjunction with the Products provided by Honeywell and Customer’s fire station alerting system (the “License”). The terms of such Software License may be set forth in a separate software license agreement or end user license agreement provided by Honeywell with such Software. In no event shall Customer have any right to (or authorize or allow any third party to) distribute, sell, lend, rent, transfer, or convey the Software; grant any sublicense, lease, or other rights in the Software; decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or otherwise attempt to reconstruct, identify, or discover any source code, underlying user interface architecture or techniques, or algorithms of the Software by any means; or take any action that would cause the Software or any portion of it to be placed in the public domain. In the event of a conflict between the terms of any Software license terms provided upon download or purchase a purchase and these Terms and Conditions, the relevant Software license terms shall control solely with respect to such Software.

13. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: Customer hereby agrees and acknowledges that Honeywell owns all rights, title, and interest in and to the Intellectual Property (as defined below). Customer agrees to not remove, obscure, or alter Honeywell’s or any third party's copyright notice, trademarks, or other proprietary rights notices affixed to or contained within or accessed in conjunction with or through Honeywell’s Product (as defined below). Nothing herein shall be deemed to give, transfer, or convey to Customer any rights in the Intellectual Property other than the License, as set forth above. For purposes of this Section, "Intellectual Property" means any and all rights of Honeywell related to Honeywell’s Products existing from time to time under patent law, copyright law, trade secret law, trademark law, unfair competition law, and any and all other proprietary rights, and any and all derivative works, work product, applications, renewals, extensions and restorations thereof, now or hereafter in force and effective worldwide.

14. FIRST ARRIVING MOBILE APP. If Customer wishes to use its First Arriving Mobile App (“First Arriving”) with the System being acquired from Honeywell, Customer agrees to the following:

14.1 Customer acknowledges that it bears full responsibility for complying with applicable law and regulations, including all privacy requirements, and for providing any required notices and obtaining all required consents in order for Honeywell to transmit alert to First Arriving. Customer also acknowledges that Honeywell bears no responsibility for any service failure by First Arriving, nor is Honeywell responsible for supporting First Arriving’s services or platform. Honeywell is offering to transmit alerts that are transmitted through its Honeywell service to First Arriving merely as a courtesy to Customer.

14.2 IN NO EVENT SHALL HONEYWELL BE LIABLE TO CUSTOMER FOR ANY CLAIMS, WHETHER

ARISING FROM ANY INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION HONEYWELL MAY HAVE OR THAT ARISE

FROM A BREACH OF CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OPERATION

OF LAW, OR OTHERWISE, AND EVEN IF THE PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY

OF THE LIABILITY OR THE LIABILITY IS OTHEWISE FORESEEABLE, FOR ANY LOST PROFITS

OR REVENUE, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDEIRECT, CONSEQUETIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR

PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING ALL DAMAGES DUE TO BUSINESS

INTERRUPTION, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, OR LOST USE OF ANY PROPERTY OR CAPITAL) THAT RELATE TO OR ARISE OUT OF HONEYWELL’S TRANSMISSION OF ALERTS TO FIRST ARRIVING. FURTHER HONEYWELL’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY IN CONNECTION

WITH ITS TRANSMISSION OF ALERTS TO FIRST ARRIVING WILL BE LIMITED TO THE

GREATER OF THE AMOUNT PAID BY CUSTOMER TO HONEYWELL IN ORDER FOR HONEYWELL TO TRANSMIT ALERTS TO FIRST ARRIVING OR $100. 15 REMOTE ACCESS TO THE SYSTEM.

15.1 Remote Access. Honeywell requires remote network access to the Customer’s Products through Secure Shell (SSH) to perform implementation and support tasks under this Agreement. To enable remote network access, the Customer will provide Honeywell support personnel VPN or similar remote network access to the Products for Honeywell support personnel (“Customer Support”) to effectively troubleshoot critical or complex problems and to expedite resolution of such issues.

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Honeywell will only access Customer’s Products with the knowledge and consent of Customer.

Honeywell will not access any other systems or data.

15.2. Alternative to Network Access. If the Customer elects not to provide remote network access to the Products, then Honeywell may not be able to perform some support functions. Customers that elect not to routinely provide network access may temporarily reinstate this access to allow Honeywell to perform the above services. The following services will not be performed without this access: Product software upgrades; Product software customization; Network troubleshooting assistance including packet capture and network monitoring on Honeywell devices; Detailed log analysis; Bulk updates to certain Product database tables; Troubleshooting that requires low-level system access or large file transfer.

15.3. Timely Access. Customers much ensure that remote access is available prior to notifying Honeywell of a support request. In the event that the Customer is unable to provide remote access, Honeywell will not be required to provide support outside those tasks that do not require remote access, and any corresponding resolution response times will not apply.

15.4. Physical Security Tokens. Honeywell has multiple software engineers that provide after-hours support and these engineers do not typically take security tokens from the Honeywell office. If the customer requires the use of physical security tokens, this may delay after hours service.

16. GOVERNING LAW. This proposal and any contract or agreement resulting therefrom will be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of Arizona without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION/ARBITRATION. Before either Honeywell or Customer initiate any dispute resolution process related to the Agreement, they must schedule an executive resolution conference to be held within thirty (30) days of receipt of the other party’s written request. The conference must be attended by at least one executive from each party. At the conference, each party will present its view of the dispute in detail and the executives will enter into good faith negotiations in an attempt to resolve the dispute. If the dispute is not resolved within fifteen (15) days of the end of the conference or if one party refuses to attend the executive resolution conference, then Honeywell and Customer further agree that any remaining dispute between them arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be settled by litigation with jurisdiction being Maricopa County, Arizona.

17. FORCE MAJEURE. Except for Customer’s duty to pay sums due hereunder, neither party will be liable to the other for any failure to meet its obligations due to any Force Majeure Event. As used herein, a “Force Majeure Event” is one that is beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing party and may include, but is not limited to: (a) delays or refusals to grant an export license or the suspension or revocation thereof, (b) embargoes, blockages, seizure or freeze of assets, or any other acts of any government that would limit a party’s ability to perform the Contract, (c) fires, earthquakes, floods, tropical storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, severe weather conditions, or any other acts of God, (d) quarantines, pandemics, or regional medical crises, (e) labor strikes, lockouts, or pandemic worker shortages, (f) riots, strife, insurrection, civil disobedience, landowner disturbances, armed conflict, terrorism or war, declared or not (or impending threat of any of the foregoing, if such threat might reasonably be expected to cause injury to people or property), and (g) shortages or inability to obtain materials or components. The party unable to fulfill its obligations due to Force Majeure will promptly (i) Notify the other in writing of the reasons for its failure to fulfill its obligations and the effect of such failure; and (ii) Use all reasonable efforts to avoid or remove the cause and perform its obligations.

If a Force Majeure Event results in a delay, then the date of performance will be extended by the period of time that the non-performing party is actually delayed or for any other period as the parties may agree in writing. In the event that a Force Majeure Event is ongoing for a period of time which is sixty (60) days or longer, Honeywell may provide notice to Customer that it is cancelling its Order.

18. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS. This proposal shall become a binding contract between the Customer and Honeywell when accepted in writing by the Customer. Without limiting the foregoing, issuance by Customer of a purchase order to Honeywell for any of the goods or services herein described shall constitute acceptance. 37 37 of 426
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19. SEVERABILITY. In the event any provision or portion of a provision herein is determined to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected and, in lieu of such provision, a provision as similar in terms as may be legal, valid, and enforceable shall be added hereto

20. WAIVER. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any provision of these Terms and Conditions, or to exercise any right provided for herein, shall not be deemed to be a waiver for the future of such provision or right, and no waiver of any provision or right shall affect the right of the waiving party to enforce any provision or right herein.

21. NO JOINT VENTURE. The parties acknowledge that they are independent entities and nothing contained in these Terms and Conditions shall be construed to constitute either party hereto as the partner, joint venturer, employee, agent, servant, franchisee, or other representative of the other party hereto, and neither party has the right to bind or obligate the other, except as otherwise provided herein. Furthermore, nothing contained in these Terms and Conditions shall be construed to constitute Customer as an exclusive purchaser of the Products in any respect.

THIS QUOTE SUBJECT TO REVIEW FOR ERRORS AND OMISSIONS.
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EXHIBIT "B"

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

SCOPE OF WORK
Laguna Beach Fire Department
Valiant Technologies
Fire Station Alerting

1. Overview
The purpose of this Scope of Work (“SOW”) is to detail the tasks and responsibilities of Honeywell International Inc., through its US Digital Designs group (“Honeywell”) related to the provision of additional components for the Laguna Beach Fire Department, LBFD (“City”) and Valiant Technologies (“Valiant”) in support of the installation and connection of the Phoenix G2 Fire Station Alerting (FSA) system. This document outlines all materials, labor, and tasks required for system readiness for Customer’s fire stations.

2. City Obligations
City shall take and perform all reasonable action necessary to facilitate Honeywell’s performance of the SOW hereunder. City shall be responsible for procuring and/or providing the following for use with the System (“City Obligations”):
a. The provision of VPN using SSH protocol for remote access to the System for installation, testing, and remote access support;’
b. The procurement and/or provision of all computers, peripherals, and consumables (collectively “City Equipment”), including printer paper, toner and ink necessary for the installation, testing and functionality of the of the System; c. Any configuration and regular maintenance that is normally undertaken by the user or operator as described in any operating manuals for the City Equipment, including the replacement of UPS batteries as necessary;
d. Providing all reasonable security and bearing all risk of loss or damage to any Products delivered to, stored at, or installed on City’s property; e. The correct use of the Products and System in accordance with the manufacturer and USDD’s operating instructions; and
f. The security, accessibility, and integrity of the System, City Equipment, and installation site.

3. Honeywell Project Roles and Responsibility
Overview
Honeywell will assign qualified personnel to implement the System for the project. The project team will be located primarily at the USDD headquarters in Tempe, Arizona, but will travel as necessary to City’s location as necessary.
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The following is a proposed list of Honeywell project personnel roles for this project. The list of roles may change as necessary to accommodate new project requirements.

Honeywell Project Manager
The Honeywell project manager (“Project Manager”) will have the overall responsibility for ensuring the success of Honeywell’s portion of this Project. The Project Manager will be the primary contact for project-related issues and will be responsible for issue resolution. The Project Manager will also develop an issue escalation plan in conjunction with the City’s System Administrator.

Software Engineer
The Honeywell Software Engineer will be responsible for Honeywell’s configuration of software required for the System, and for the resolution of any Honeywell software issues identified during the course of the Project.

4. City Roles and Responsibilities
City’s staff must be familiar with the City’s existing systems and needs with respect to fire station alerting. In particular, City must have subject matter experts available for consultation on the existing communications systems, both in the station and the communications center, and the current and proposed data networks.

Honeywell will need to rely on the City’s personnel for direction on equipment location in the fire stations. It is critical that personnel with both knowledge and authority be available for this direction.

City will also be required to provide any necessary third-party consultation and configuration work for systems outside the overall contract.

Project Manager
City’s Project Manager will be Honeywell’s point of contact for this project and will typically interface with the Honeywell’s Project Manager. The Project Manager should have the authority to make decisions related to project scope and schedule and should act as the starting point for issue escalation.

System Administrator
City’s System Administrator shall be the primary technical contact for the configuration of the system. The System Administrator will become the manager of the system after System Acceptance. City may replace the person serving as its System Administrator only upon prior written notice to Honeywell. City will ensure that the System Administrator is reasonably available to Honeywell and Honeywell may rely on the direction of the System Administrator in performing its duties hereunder, including without limit, direction to provide Additional Services.

5. Project Implementation
Project Planning
Project planning will begin with the initial project meeting (“Project Meeting”). Honeywell will participate in the Project Meeting (which could be web based depending on scheduling 40 40 of 426
constraints). This meeting is important to developing the expectations of the City and establishing the specific equipment and services to be delivered by Honeywell.

The implementation plan will list all equipment to be delivered and will detail the delivery timeframe for this equipment as well as any work to be done by City prior to or after delivery and installation. During the Project Meeting, the parties will develop an implementation plan identifying the phases and each station to be completed in the phase (each an “Implementation Phase.”)
During the initial design development, the initial Product quantities can be modified without scope impact. After the design development phase of the project, change management procedures will be used to manage changes in Product quantities or other project scope. Any equipment, software development, installation or other work that is outside the scope of the equipment and services described in the Quote will be considered out of scope and may be subject to a formal change order. After the acceptance of the design, all changes in scope will be considered subject to a formal change order.

Installation
Honeywell has arranged for Valiant, a G2 Certified Installation Contractor, to perform installation of Station-Level components in City’s Fire Stations. Notwithstanding, the City has agreed to perform certain electrical services not requiring G2 Certification, including pulling cable and installing conduit. The scope of work for each party is as follows:

City Scope of Work – City will be responsible for providing all infrastructure cabling and conduit required to support installation of the G2 FSA equipment. Responsibilities include:
a. Structured Cabling (CAT6)
• Provide all CAT6 cable runs, including installation, termination, testing, and certification.
• Provide service loops as required.
• Provide 1” drywall surface cut-outs at all device and equipment locations. b. Low-Voltage Cabling (18-4 or 16-4)
• Provide all 18 4 or 16 4 cable runs, including installation and testing. • Provide service loops at all device locations.
c. Conduit
• Provide all conduit required by City of Laguna Beach ordinance or applicable electrical codes.

Valiant Scope of Work - Valiant Technologies will install, integrate, and certify the G2 FSA system using the infrastructure provided by City, including the following:
a. Device Installation
• Install all purchased G2 FSA devices in accordance with Honeywell’s specifications.
• Test and certify final installations.
b. Back Boxes & Mounting Hardware
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• Provide and rough in all required back boxes and mounting hardware for G2 FSA devices.
c. System Connections
• Connect all G2 FSA devices to the cabling infrastructure provided by City. d. System Testing & Certification
• Perform all required testing, configuration, and certification of the complete G2 FSA system.

Acceptance of Station Installation
Upon substantial completion of each Installation Phase, Honeywell or Valiant will prepare and deliver to City a written request for City’s acceptance of the installation (“Request for Acceptance”). Upon presentation of the Request for Acceptance, City shall inspect the station installation and (i) accept the installation as presented, or (ii) accept the installation subject to completion of specified tasks necessary for the installation to comply with this SOW (“Punch List”).

If City accepts the installation subject to a Punch List, the installation shall be deemed materially complete. The Punch List shall specifically identify each task or item that is not in compliance with the SOW and proposed dates for completion, which in all instances shall be reasonable, but not less than 14 days. Thereafter, Honeywell shall address all Punch List items in a timely and reasonable fashion and the installation shall be deemed complete and accepted.

Honeywell staff will perform final inspection and perform start-up each station as follows:

System Functionality Demonstration
Honeywell will demonstrate the functionality of the installed and configured System after the initial Installation Phase is completed.

Acceptance Test Procedures
After the Installation Phase is complete and basic functionality has been demonstrated, City and Honeywell will initiate the Acceptance Test Procedure (“ATP”). The ATP procedure will be jointly developed based on the intended functionality of the System as actually installed.

Failure of the City to participate in the development of the ATP and to jointly perform the Acceptance Test with Honeywell in good faith shall constitute City’s irrevocable acceptance of the System. If City believes the Acceptance Test was unsuccessful, City may within seven days of the date on which the Acceptance Test is complete, provide Honeywell with written notice specifying the standards or criteria not met (“Failure Notice”). If within 30 days of the Failure Notice, Honeywell has not caused the System to meet the standards and criteria set forth in the Failure Notice, City may terminate the Agreement for cause.

6. Commissioning
Honeywell will install stations with a “basic” and agreed to configuration. Upon successful completion of the Acceptance Test, City shall provide Honeywell with a Certificate of Completion in a form acceptable to Honeywell.

After the completion of functional demonstration and basic acceptance testing, the System will be considered ready to proceed with the remaining Installation Phases. The System shall be deemed to be “commissioned” after successful functional demonstration and acceptance testing for warranty purposes. After the completion of functional demonstration and acceptance testing for each of the remaining stations, each station shall be commissioned and warranty commenced on 42 42 of 426
the date of such commissioning.

During the Implementation Phases, Honeywell assumes that the existing alerting system will be kept in its present form, and that the new alerting equipment will be integrated in, allowing the existing system to function in parallel with the new equipment. The only time the existing equipment will not be able to alert the station is during the actual integration of the new equipment, expected to be in the neighborhood of 2-3 hours. After this integration is complete and tested, the station will again be alertable by the existing system and by the new system as well. This type of “soft cut-over” is the best way to ensure that the systems are operating properly during system implementation. Honeywell will work with City personnel to put together the exact implementation plan before any installation work is started, and will make adjustments with City personnel as necessary during the Implementation Phases.

7. Project Closure
The project closure process ensures that all outstanding issues are resolved, provides feedback on the project successes and issues to City and Honeywell, and transitions City and the System from a project to a support process.

Completion of Punch List Items
Honeywell will work with City to identify any outstanding items for resolution. A list will be made of any unresolved issues and a disposition will be created for each item.

Transition to Support
After a successful Acceptance Test and a short confirmation period, as mutually defined in the ATP process document, City will be transitioned to support from the project team. The primary contact for City may change. It is important for City to continue to provide remote access to the System after the transition to support to allow USDD support personnel to perform remote diagnostics on the System.

Project Closure
After transition of the City to technical support, Honeywell will prepare a document detailing any outstanding issues, lessons learned and other pertinent information for City and/or CAD provider.

8. Responsibility & Liability Notice
Honeywell and Valiant shall not be liable for any risk, malfunction, or harm resulting from cable or conduit failure, improper installation, or performance deficiencies related to cabling infrastructure or conduit that is not provided or installed by Honeywell or Valiant Technologies. 43 43 of 426

STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:

May 12, 2026

CONSENT
13 SUBJECT: THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH AND FROGPARKING, INC. FOR SMART PARKING GUIDANCE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Frogparking, Inc. for parking services, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to extend the agreement until October 2, 2026 for an amount not to exceed $47,040; and

2. Find the action is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21065.

SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
The City of Laguna Beach is currently conducting a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) process for new mobile parking software and hardware services. To ensure uninterrupted parking operations while the City completes the RFP process and transitions to a new vendor, staff recommends extending the existing agreement with Frogparking, Inc. (“Frog”) through October 2, 2026.

The proposed Third Amendment would authorize continued mobile parking and smart parking guidance services for an amount not to exceed $47,040, or $7,840 per month. The extension would allow the City to maintain continuity of parking operations during the peak summer season while staff completes vendor evaluation, contract award, and implementation of a new parking services platform.

The amendment also clarifies the handling of the 2.6% transaction convenience fee collected through the parking payment system and remitted to Frog’s authorized payment processing subcontractor, Windcave.

DISCUSSION
On April 25, 2019, the City of Laguna Beach entered into a five-year software and hardware agreement with Frog for mobile parking services (the “Agreement”). The first year of the Agreement included a onetime hardware cost in the amount of $1,101,846.79, a one-time set up cost in the amount of $17,550, and a subscription cost of $87,913.81. Thereafter, the remaining four years of the term included a subscription cost in the amount of $104,967.80. On April 22, 2024, the City and Frog amended the Agreement to extend the term of the Agreement for one (1) additional year through April 2, 2025 for the subscription cost in the amount of $95,000 (the “First Amendment”). On March 11, 2025, the City and Frog amended the agreement for a second time to extend the term of the Agreement for one (1) additional year through April 2, 2026 for the subscription cost in the amount of $95,814.47 (the “Second Amendment”). Now, the City and Frog desire to amend the agreement a third time to extend the term of the Agreement for six months or until October 2, 2026 for the subscription cost of $7,840 per month for a total amount not to exceed $47,040 (the “Third Amendment”). The Third Amendment will provide the City with additional time to complete its 1 of 460
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request for proposals for mobile parking services and award a new contract. The responses to the RFP closes on May 8, 2026. While City staff expects to be able to award a new contract by the June 9, 2026 City Council meeting, City staff recommends implementing the new contract or delaying the effective date until after the summer season or by October 2, 2026 (when the Frog Agreement will automatically terminate if the Third Amendment is approved). If the City is able to secure the services of another vendor at an earlier date, the City can terminate the Agreement with Frog and need only pay the prorated services provided from the date notice of termination was provided to Frog. (See Agreement, Paragraph 4.6.) As part of this Third Amendment, the City and Frog put in a term that recognizes that a subcontractor of Frog, Windcave, charges a 2.6% convenience fee on each user transaction. Since the City collects the entire transaction fee, including the convenience fee, a term was added to the Third Agreement that provides that upon presentation of an invoice, in a form deemed acceptable to the City, City will remit payment of the convenience fee for each identified and verified transaction to Windcave.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
The Third Amendment proposes six additional months of mobile parking subscription services at $7,840 per month for a total amount of $47,040. Funding for this project is in the FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 budgets.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The recommended action consists of organizational or administrative activities of the City that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment and therefore does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act. (Public Resources Code Section 21065; 14 CCR Section 15378(b)(5).) Here, the recommended action allows the City to maintain the status quo and consists of extending an existing contract with an existing service provider.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Third Amendment (Pgs. 3-5)

2. Agreement (Pgs. 6-24)

3. First Amendment (Pgs. 25-30)

4. Second Amendment (Pgs. 31-34)
Submitted By: Alexis Braun Approved: .David A Kiff
Alexis Braun, Acting Director of
Transit and Community Services
Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:

Carol Jacobs, Management Specialist Jane Abzug, Assistant City Attorney Alexis Braun, Acting Director of Transit and
Community Services
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Amendment No. 3

THIRD AMENDMENT TO

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

FOR SMART PARKING GUIDANCE PROJECT

THIS THIRD AMENDMENT TO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT FOR SMART GUIDANCE PROJECT (“Third Amendment”) is made and entered into this ______ day of April, 2026, by and between the City of Laguna Beach, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred to as the “CITY,” and FROGPARKING, INC., a Delaware stock corporation with its principal place of business at 9273 Research Drive, Irvine, CA 92618, hereinafter referred to as “INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.” CITY and INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR are sometimes individually referred to herein as "Party" and collectively as "Parties." WHEREAS, the CITY and INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR entered into an Independent Contractor Agreement for Smart Parking Guidance Project (“Agreement”) on April 25, 2019, and designated as City of Laguna Beach contract number 19-39 regarding software services addressing real-time parking availability for City parking lots and meter zones along with parking payment services; and
WHEREAS, the Parties entered into a First Amendment to extend the term of the Agreement for one (1) additional year from April 3, 2024, through April 2, 2025, and to adjust the compensation of INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR for that extended term; and WHEREAS, the Parties entered into a Second Amendment to extend the term of the Agreement for one (1) additional year from April 3, 2025, through April 2, 2026, and to adjust the compensation of INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR for that extended term; WHEREAS, the Parties now desire to enter into this Third Amendment to the Agreement to extend the term of the Agreement for six (6) additional months commencing on April 3, 2026, through October 2, 2026, and fix the compensation regarding the software subscription cost and maintenance fee during this extended term;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual promises hereinafter expressed and intending to be bound thereby, the CITY and INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR mutually agree as follows:

1. The term of the Agreement shall be extended for six (6) months commencing on April 3, 2026, and ending on October 2, 2026.

2. The total compensation for INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’S services rendered under the Agreement for the six-month period from April 3, 2026, to October 2, 2026, shall be an amount not to exceed $47,040.

3. The Parties acknowledge and agree that INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR hires a sub-contractor, Windcave, for electronic invoicing associated with the INDEPENDENT Attachment 1
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CONTRACTOR’S services rendered under the Agreement. The Parties further acknowledge and agree that sub-contractor Windcave charges a convenience fee in the amount of 2.6% per each transaction that needs to be reimbursed through the funds that the CITY collects from users on each transaction. Accordingly, on a monthly basis, upon presentation of an invoice in a form required by the CITY from INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR’S subcontractor, Windcave, CITY will remit payment in the amount of 2.6% per each transaction as a convenience fee to subcontractor, Windcave. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the CITY will not remit such payment to Windcave if the required invoice is submitted to CITY by Windcave more than thirty (30) days after the last day of each month for the preceding month.

4. Except as set forth in Sections 1 and 2 of this Third Amendment, and except as may be inconsistent or in conflict with Sections 1 and 2 above, all other provisions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. From and after the date of this Third Amendment, whenever the term “Agreement” appears in the Agreement, it shall mean the Agreement as amended by this Third Amendment.

5. The Parties stipulate and agree that they have each received adequate and independent consideration for the performance of the obligations they have undertaken pursuant to this Third Amendment. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR further accepts the terms and conditions of this Third Amendment as full and final resolution of any and all claims, asserted or otherwise, arising out of or related to the subject of this Third Amendment and acknowledges that the compensation and/or additional time, if any, set forth herein is adequate and comprises the total compensation and/or time due for the changes included in this Third Amendment.

6. This Third Amendment may be executed in duplicate originals, each of which is deemed to be an original, but when taken together shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CITY and CONSULTANT have executed this Third Amendment as of the date first set forth above, and the parties executing this Third Amendment warrant and represent that they are authorized to do the same on behalf of the Parties and are authorized to bind those Parties to the terms and conditions of this Third Amendment.

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Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:

May 12, 2026

CONSENT
14 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S REPORT ON

COMPLIANCE WITH STATE INSPECTION MANDATES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Adopt the Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT FROM THE

LAGUNA BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT DEMONSTRATING COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 13146.4 AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT,” accepting the Fire Department’s report on compliance with state inspection mandates.

SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
This report presents the Laguna Beach Fire Department’s annual compliance report on state-mandated inspections of schools, hotels, motels, and apartment houses, as required by California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2, 13146.3, and 13146.4 (added by Senate Bill 1205 in 2018). State law requires the City Council, as the administering authority, to formally acknowledge receipt of this report each year.

Although the reporting period is based on the fiscal year, the Fire Department has completed all required inspections for Fiscal Year 2025–26 ahead of schedule. Accordingly, this report is being presented to the City Council in advance of the fiscal year end.

Staff recommend that the City Council adopt the attached resolution acknowledging receipt of the Fire Department’s report. There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. The recommended resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as an organizational or administrative activity with no potential for environmental impact.

DISCUSSION
The Laguna Beach Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Division is responsible for managing and coordinating the fire and life safety community programs throughout the City of Laguna Beach. One of these programs is the California State Fire Marshal Mandated Annual Inspection program. Division staff and Engine Companies conduct the annual inspections of schools, hotels, motels, and apartment buildings. When violations are observed, inspectors issue notices for corrective actions and timelines.

Immediate health and safety hazards require prompt correction, while less urgent issues are typically given up to two weeks for resolution. The annual inspection cycles follow the fiscal year calendar.

Senate Bill 1205 (SB 1205), signed into law in 2018, amended the California Health and Safety Code to require annual inspections and reporting for all mandated inspection programs. The law further requires that specified inspection statistics be presented to the local governing body and formally accepted by resolution or a similar action.
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