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NOTICE AND CALL OF SPECIAL MEETING AND AGENDA
CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN CITY COUNCIL
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of San Joaquin will hold a special meeting beginning at 12:00 PM on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the San Joaquin Council Chambers, 21991 Colorado Avenue, (Ste. A), San Joaquin, CA 93660.
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1. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL
Adam Flores-Cornejo Mayor
Martha Mejia Mayor Pro Tem
Cristina Covarrubia Councilmember
Abel Lua Councilmember
Rosa M. Ramirez Councilmember
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THIS AGENDA. The sole business to be conducted is listed below. Members of the public will have an opportunity to address the City Council on the item(s) listed on this agenda.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. SUBJECT: Purchase of 2026 Ford Explorer Active for City Hall.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-39 authorizing the purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer Active from Madera Ford in the amount of $44,200.00. (Enclosure P. 1, Action Item) B. SUBJECT: Initiation of proceedings regarding Road Vacation No. 26-03 to abandon Colorado Court pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 8320 et seq. to vacate public utility and access easements within the Cordillera Commons project and approve new public utility easements, and setting a public hearing.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-40 initiating proceedings regarding Road Vacation No. 26-03 to abandon Colorado Court to vacate public utility and access easements within Cordillera Commons project and approve new public utility easements, and setting a public hearing. (Enclosure P 3, Action Item)
C. SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement with Technicon Engineering Services, Inc., for Geotechnical Field and Laboratory Materials Testing Services for Elm Ave.
Trail Improvements project.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-41 awarding a Professional Services Agreement with Technicon Engineering Services, Inc., for Geotechnical Field and Laboratory Materials Testing Services for Elm Ave. Trail Improvements project and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with Technicon Engineering Services, Inc. (Enclosure P 12, Action Item)
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I, Rebeca Padron, Interim City Clerk of the City of San Joaquin, do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda for the San Joaquin City Council Special Meeting of Thursday, September 17, 2026, was posted at the following locations: City Hall, 21900 Colorado Avenue, San Joaquin Senior Center, 21991 Colorado Ave. (B) and US Post Office, 8667 Ninth Street, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. **NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD OCTOBER 6, 2026**
STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL
September 8, 2026
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Elizabeth Cabrera, City Manager
SUBJECT: Purchase 2026 Ford Explorer Active for City Hall Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-39 authorizing the purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer Active from Madera Ford in the amount of $44,200.00.
Executive Summary
For City Council consideration is Resolution No. 2026-39 authorizing the purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer Active for City Hall.
Background
The City earmarked funds in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Approved Budget for the purchase of a new City Hall vehicle. A Ford Explorer fits the proposed budget and would accommodate more staff/councilmembers for work trips and daily use. Staff have collected quotes from three vendors for the purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer Active. Each quote was provided, and all were comparable in quality and function. As shown below, Madera Ford provided the most reasonable quote.
Vendor Cost
Madera Ford $44,200.00
Lithia Ford Lincoln of Fresno $46,071.00
Future Ford of Clovis $48,575.59
The City has allocated $60,000.00 in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Approved Budget in the General Fund.
1 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JOAQUIN AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2026 FORD EXPLORER FOR CITY HALL FROM MADERA FORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,200 WHEREAS, during the preparation of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget, funding was allocated in the General Fund for the purchase of one vehicle; and WHEREAS, the City has received quotes from three vendors for the purchase of one 2026 Ford Explorer; and
WHEREAS, Madera Ford provided the lowest responsible quote amongst the three quotes provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Joaquin resolves as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated by reference.
2. The Council approves the purchase of one (1) 2026 Ford Explorer from Madera Ford in the amount of $44,200.00.
The foregoing resolution was adopted at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin the 17th day of September 2026 and passed at said meeting by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Adam Flores-Cornejo, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________________
Becky Padron, Interim City Clerk/Special Projects
2 STAFF REPORT
Date: September 17, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the San Joaquin City Council From: Eric VonBerg, Contract Planner
Review By: Elizabeth Cabrera, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Initiation of proceedings Regarding Road Vacation No. 26-03 to Abandon Colorado Court pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 8320 et seq. to vacate public utility and access easements within the Cordillera Commons project and approve new public utility easements and setting a public hearing.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-40 Initiating Vacation proceedings for Road Vacation No. 26-03 to Abandon Colorado Court Generally Located On Tract 4076 Recorded In Book 51 Of Maps at Page 92 of the Fresno County Records and Vacating Public Utility and Access Easements Within the Cordillera Commons Project and to Approve New Public Utility Easements and Setting a Public Hearing.
BACKGROUND:
An application for the road vacation (RV) was submitted in July of 2026 along with a Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) No. 26-03. This RV and LLA are essential for the development of the Cordillera Commons project being developed by the Fresno Housing Authority.
The City provided the applicant with written comments on the LLA and alley vacation. After the applicant received these comments and a meeting with City staff, a follow-up submittal with a lot line adjustment legal description and proposed map was submitted. The City has reviewed and accepted the LLA and RV on September 11, 2026. In addition, several existing public utility easements on the subject property are needing to be abandoned with new ones accepted that conform to the project design and City and project needs to provide utility access to the site.
This approval to initiate the RV is a necessary step in compliance with Streets & Highways Code section 8320 et seq. The map submitted depicting the RV and easement changes is on Exhibit 1.
The LLA is shown in Exhibit 2.
3 DISCUSSION:
This approval starts the process to allow the Planning Commission and City Council to review these requests at their October 6, 2026, hearing to consider approval of these items. The vacation of the existing right-of-way will facilitate construction of the Cordillera Commons entitled project.
The vacation proceeding is being conducted pursuant to Streets & Highways Code section 8320 et seq.
The public notice of the public hearing on the vacation, et. al., will be provided in accordance with Streets and Highways Code Section 8322 and other applicable provisions of the Streets and Highways Code and City of San Joaquin. See Exhibit 3.
CEQA DETERMINATION:
The action to initiate vacation proceedings is not a project under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 because it constitutes an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY:
The consistency of the project with the San Joaquin General Plan will be assessed and provided on October 6, 2026, by the Planning Commission prior to the City Council hearing on the vacation proceedings. The site is designated Medium Density Residential in the General Plan.
ZONING ORDINANCE CONSISTENCY:
The consistency of the project with the San Joaquin zoning code will be assessed and provided on October 6, 2026, by the Planning Commission prior to the City Council hearing on the vacation proceedings. The site is zoned R-3, Multi-Family Residential.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed Lot Line Adjustment and Alley Vacation will not have any fiscal impacts.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1: Proposed RV and Easement Changes
Exhibit 2: Proposed LLA
Exhibit 3: Proposed Public Notice
Exhibit 4: Resolution Intent to Vacate Colorado Court with Exhibits A and B 4 EXHIBIT 1
Proposed RV and Easement Changes 26-03
5 EXHIBIT 2 - Proposed LLA No. 26-03
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CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Senior Center located at 21991 Colorado Avenue, San Joaquin, CA 93660. The City Council will meet on that date, time, and place to consider public testimony concerning the following:
1. Road Vacation No. 26-03: The City Council will
conduct a hearing regarding Road Vacation No. 26-03,
which proposes to abandon Colorado Ct., on Tract 4076
recorded in Book 51 f Maps at Page 92 of the Fresno
County Records (see depiction), consistent with the
existing General Plan and the California Streets and
Highways Code, Section 8300 et. seq. (Public Streets,
Highways, and Service Easements Vacation Law).
2. Lot Line Adjustment No. 23-01: The City Council will conduct a hearing regarding Lot Line Adjustment No. 26- 03, which proposes to adjust the lot lines inclusive, of Tract No. 4076, Colorado Estates, in the City of San
Joaquin (affects Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5) consistent with
Sections 44412(d) and 66499.35 of the Subdivision Map
Act and Section 153.002 of the City of San Joaquin
Municipal Code.
3. Revoke certain public utility easements and adopt new public utility easements within Tract 4076 recorded in
Book 51 f Maps at Page 92 of the Fresno County Records.
Project Location: The proposed road vacation and lot line adjustment are located within the City of San Joaquin, at 5th Street and Colorado Avenue. The road adjoins lots 2, 4 and 5.
The project is generally located between Fifth Street and the flood basin, north of Colorado Avenue. See depiction for additional details.
Project Description: The road is currently public right-of-way and is proposed to be vacated as it is unnecessary for present or prospective public use. The sites bordering the alley have sufficient proposed circulation capacity and access, and the current condition of the road is unusable. The proposed road vacation is consistent with the City’s General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The vacation of the existing right-of-way will facilitate nearby entitled projects. The vacation proceeding is being conducted pursuant to Streets & Highways Code section 8320 et seq. A preliminary environmental assessment of this project has determined that this project is exempt under Section 15301(c)/Class I of the California 7 01236.0105/931698.1
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. None of the exceptions to Categorical Exemptions set forth in the CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply to this project.
The existing road and proposed road vacation is involved in the lot line adjustment proposed for the existing lots adjacent to the existing road.
The lot line adjustment is proposed on inclusive of Tract No. 4076, Colorado Estates, in the City of San Joaquin (affects Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5). The lots are located within city limits and is designated by the General Plan as Medium Density Residential and currently zoned R-3. Approval of the lot line adjustment would allow for development and approval of the approved Fresno Housing Authority development known as Cordillera Commons. The lot line adjustment proceeding is being conducted pursuant to Sections 44412(d) and 66499.35 of the Subdivision Map Act and Section 153.002 of the City of San Joaquin Municipal Code.
The meeting at which the public hearing will be held will be open to the public. All persons having any comments or objections on this matter may appear before the City Council at the aforementioned time and place to provide written or oral comments or objections to the proposed project. Any person having any comments may do so as follows:
1. Attend In Person: Members of the public may participate in the hearing by attending inperson at the Senior Center located at 21991 Colorado Avenue, San Joaquin, CA 93660.
2. Attend via Zoom or Telephone: Please see meeting details on the City Agenda Center:
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3. Submit Written Comments: Written comments can be submitted to the City Council before or during the hearing. Those written comments will be made a part of the written record.
Comments may be submitted to the City Clerk via email [email protected] via mail to ATTN: City Clerk, 21900 Colorado Avenue, PO Box 758, San Joaquin, CA, 93660, or dropped off in person at the City Clerk’s Office located at City Hall. Please identify “Alley Vacation” or “Lot Line Adjustment” in your comments.
Published: __________
8 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN,
CALIFORNIA INITITATING VACATION PROCEEDINGS FOR ROAD VACATION NO. 26-03 TO ABANDON COLORADO COURT GENERALLY LOCATED ON TRACT 4076 RECORDED IN BOOK 51 OF MAPS AT PAGE 92 OF THE FRESNO COUNTY
RECORDS, VACATE PUBLIC UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENTS WITHIN THE
CORDILLERA COMMONS PROJECT, AND TO APPROVE NEW PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENTS AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, Fresno Housing Authority has proposed the Cordillera Commons project, which will need to utilize the adjacent Colorado Court to accommodate the expand project and provide needed multifamily housing for the community; and WHEREAS, to accommodate the project, the road adjacent to the site must be vacated to be used as part of the development; and
WHEREAS, the proposed area to be vacated is Colorado Ct., on Tract 4076 recorded in Book 51 f Maps at Page 92 of the Fresno County Records, as described in Exhibit “1” and depicted in Exhibit “2”, attached hereto and incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8320 of the Streets & Highways code of the State of California, the legislative body of a local agency may initiate a proceeding to vacate a public rightof-way on its own initiative; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to initiate vacation proceedings to determine whether the City should vacate the subject alley as proposed; and WHEREAS the City Council is required to hold a public hearing on the proposed vacation which must be held at least 15 days after the initiation per Streets and Highways Code Section 8320; and
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing must be published per Streets and Highways Code Section 8322 and posted per Streets and Highways Code Section 8323 to allow all interested citizens and affected property owners to voice their support, objections, or concerns regarding the proposed vacation.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Joaquin does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council hereby finds that all of the facts set forth in the recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein.
SECTION 2. Initiation of Vacation Proceedings. The Council hereby initiates proceedings to determine whether the vacation of Colorado Court is in the best interests of the residents of the City.
9 SECTION 3. Setting of Public Hearing. A public hearing will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers located at 21991 Colorado Avenue, Ste. A, San Joaquin, CA 93660.
SECTION 4. Purpose. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment regarding whether to vacate and abandon the following described right-of-way:
THAT CERTAIN PARCEL SHOWN AS COLORADO COURT ON TRACT 4076 RECORDED IN BOOK 51 OF PLATS AT PAGE 92, FRESNO COUNTY RECORDS IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 3 OF SAID TRACT 4076
COINCIDENTLY BEING THE MOST NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID COLORADO COURT FIFTY FEET WIDE; THENCE SOUTH 41°01’25” W ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 3 , A DISTANCE OF 155.55 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 80°07’06” WEST A DISTANCE OF 16.78 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF COLORADO AVENUE SIXTY FEET WIDE; THENCE ALONG SAID COLORADO AVENUE SOUTH 64°38’58” EAST A DISTANCE OF 18.23 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A NON-TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 635.00 FEET FROM WHICH A RADIAL LINE BEARS SOUTH 25°21’02” WEST; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THRU A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 5°10’09” AND AN ARC DISTANCE OF 57.29 FEET TO INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 4 OF SAID TRACT 4076; THENCE LEAVING SAID COLORADO AVENUE AND CONTINUING ALONG SAID NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 4 NORTH 09°08’08” WEST A DISTANCE OF 16.61’; THENCE NORTH 41° 01’ 25” EAST ALONG SAID NORTHWESTERLY LINE A DISTANCE OF 140.03 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE MOST NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID COLORADO COURT; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHEASTERLY LINE NORTH 48° 57’ 59” WEST A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 8,089 SQUARE FEET MORE OR LESS
SECTION 5. Notice Requirements. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of this public hearing as required by state law.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
The foregoing resolution was adopted at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin the 17th day of September 2026 and passed at said meeting by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Adam Flores-Cornejo, Mayor
10 ATTEST:
__________________________________________
Becky Padron, Interim City Clerk/Special Projects
11 STAFF REPORT
Date: September 17, 2026
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Mario B. Gouveia, City Engineer
REVIEWED BY: Elizabeth Cabrera, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Award of a Professional Services Agreement with Technicon Engineering Services, Inc. for Geotechnical Field and Laboratory Materials Testing Services for Elm Ave. Trail Improvements project, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends the City Council of the City of San Joaquin adopt Resolution No. 2026-41 Awarding a Professional Services Agreement with Technicon Engineering Services, Inc. for Geotechnical Field and Laboratory Materials Testing Services for Elm Ave. Trail Improvements project, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with Technicon Engineering Services, Inc..
BACKGROUND:
The City of San Joaquin (City) applied for and received REAP 2.0 Funds and entered into a Funding Agreement with the Fresno Council of Governments (FCOG) for the purpose of extending a trail system as a component of a housing development on three parcels at the corner of Elm Avenue and Main Street in the northeast corner of the city of San Joaquin. The trail will connect to the existing Sports Park Trail and connect future residential to schools and the commercial core of the City.
Geotechnical Field and Laboratory Materials Testing Services are required to ensure that materials provided and placed during construction are in accordance with the project plans and specification requirements. Geotechnical Field and Laboratory Materials Testing Services provided will include, but are not be limited to, laboratory analysis on existing and imported construction materials, compaction testing, and concrete compressive strength analysis.
DISCUSSION:
The City of San Joaquin requested proposals from several different Geotechnical firms to provide Geotechnical Services for the above referenced projects. The City received proposals from Salem Engineering Group, Inc. and Technicon Engineering Services, Inc..
City Staff reviewed the proposals and ranked each firm on their understanding of the scope of work, mileage rate, proposal cost estimated, minimum billing hours for compaction services, and typical hours of work. Staff ranked Technicon Engineering Services, Inc. as the most qualified firm to provide the services requested in the request for proposals. 12 FISCAL IMPACT:
The estimated cost to provide geotechnical services is $14,745.00. These expenditures are reimbursable under the existing REAP 2.0 Grant for this project.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution 2026-41
Technicon, Inc. Proposal
Professional Services Agreement
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-41
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOAQUIN
AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TECHNICON ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. FOR GEOTECHNICAL FIELD AND
LABORATORY MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES FOR ELM AVE. TRAIL
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
WHEREAS, the City of San Joaquin (City) applied for and received REAP 2.0 Funds and entered into a Funding Agreement with the Fresno Council of Governments (FCOG) for the purpose of the construction of extending a trail system as a component of a housing development on three parcels at the corner of Elm Avenue and Main Street; and WHEREAS, the project has been awarded and construction is anticipated to start September 21, 2026; and
WHEREAS, geotechnical field and laboratory materials testing services are required to ensure that materials provided and placed during construction are in accordance with the project plans and specification requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City requested proposals from several different Geotechnical firms to provide Geotechnical Services for the above referenced projects; and WHEREAS, the City received proposals from Salem Engineering Group, Inc. and Technicon Engineering Services, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, City Staff reviewed and ranked each firms’ proposal on their understanding of the scope of work, mileage rate, proposal cost estimated, minimum billing hours for compaction services, and typical hours of work.
WHEREAS, City Staff ranked Technicon Engineering Services, Inc. as the most qualified firm to provide the geotechnical services requested; and
WHEREAS, the cost to provide the materials testing is estimated at $14,745.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Joaquin as follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct findings of the San Joaquin City Council.
2. Adopts Resolution 2026-41 to Award a Professional Services Agreement with Technicon Engineering Services, Inc. for Geotechnical Field and Laboratory Materials Testing Services for the Elm Ave. Trail Improvements project,
3. Authorizes the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
4. This Resolution will become effective immediately.
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I forgoing resolution was adopted at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of San Joaquin the 17th day of September 2026 and passed at said meeting by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
___________________________
Adam Flores-Cornejo, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Rebeca Padron, Interim City Clerk/Special Projects
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Elm Avenue Train Improvements
Elm Avenue, San Joaquin, CA
TES No. MP26-121
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CONSULTING Page 1 of 2
CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS (REV 1 /2026)
SCOPE
Consultant (TECHNICOM agrees to perform the services described in the proposal which incorporates these terms and conditions. Unless modified in writing by the parties hereto, the duties of Consultant shall not bo construed to exceed those services specifically set forth in the proposal. The proposal and these terms and conditions, when executed by Client, shall constitute a binding agreement on both parties.
II COMPENSATION
Client agrees to pay tor the described services in accordance with tho compensation provisions in the proposal. Unless otherwise specified in tho proposal, payment to Consultant will be made within 30 days of the date of billing; interest on the unpaid balance will accrue beginning on the 31st day at that rate of 2 percent per month or the maximum interest rate permitted by law, whichever is less. Such interest is due and payable when the overdue payment is made. Client agrees that periodic billings from Consultant to client are correct, conclusive, and binding on client unless Client, within ten (10) calendar days from the receipt of such billing, notifies Consultant in writing of alleged Inaccuracies, discrepancies, or errors In the billing. Client agrees that it Client requests services not specified pursuant to the scope of services description within this agreement, Client agrees to pay for all such additional services as extra work in accordance with the project fee schedule.
Ill RESPONSIBILITY
Consultant is employed to render a professional service only, and any payments made by Client are compensation solely for such services rendered and recommendations made in carrying out the work. Consultant shall follow the practice of the engineering profession to make findings. provide opinions, make factual presentations, and provide professional advice and recommendations. Consultant shalt only act as an advisor in all governmental relations. ln performing the services under this contract, Consultant shall act as agent of Client. Consultanfs review or supervision of work prepared or performed by other individuals or firms employed by Client shall not relieve those individuals or firms of complete responsibility for tho adequacy of their work.
It is understood that any resident engineering or inspection provided by Consultant is for the purpose of determining compliance with the technical provisions of the project specifications and does not constitute any form of guarantee or insurance with respect to the performance of a contractor. Consultant does not assume responsibility for methods or appliance used by a contractor, for safety of construction work, or for compliance by contractors with laws and regulations.
IV SCOPE OF CLIENT SERVICES
Client agrees to cooperate with Consultant in every way on the project, including but not limited to:
1. Coordinate with tenants for access to sampling locations.
2. Provide all available information on past history and operations at the site.
3. Provide all available information on the location of all underground tanks, piping, and ut'ilitles at the site.
Client agrees not to use or permit any other person to use plans, drawings, or other work products prepared by Consultant, which plans, drawings, or other work products are not final and which are not signed and stamped or sealed by Consultant. Client agrees to be liable and responsible for any such use of not final plans, drawings, and other work products not signed and stamped or sealed by Consultants and waives liability against Consultant for their use. Client further agrees that final plans, drawings, or other work product are for the exclusive use of Client and may be used by Client only for the project described on the face hereof. Such final plans, drawings or other work products may not be changed nor used on a different project without the written authorization or approval Consultant.
V INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to indemnify, and hold Client harmless from liability arising out of the sole negligent errors or sole negligent omissions of Consultant, its agents, employees, officers, directors, or representatives in the performance of Consultant's duties undor this Agreement Consultant's liability shall be limited to the actual loss sustained, but in no event shall it exceed the limits of Consultant's insurance policies in force at the time of this work. Such negligence shall be measured by standards in effect at that time services are rendered, not by later standards. Client may not assert any claim against Consultant after the shorter of: (1) 3 years from substantial completion of services giving rise to the claim; or (2) the statute of limitation provided by law. Client acknowledges Consultant will perform part of the work at facilities that may contain hazardous materials or conditions, and that Consultant had no prior role in the generation, treatment, storage, or disposition of any hazardous materials or conditions that may be encountered at the site. In consideration of the associated risks that may give rise to claims by third parties or employees of Client. Client agrees to indemnify. defend and hold Consultant harmless {including attorney's fees} from any and all losses, damages, claims, or actions brought by any third party or employee of Client against Consultant or Consultant's employees, agents, officers, or directors, in any way arising out of tho presence of hazardous materials at the site, except for claims shown by final judgment to arise out of the sole negligence of Consultant.
TECHNICON
ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
19 Attachment: Exhibit A - Insurance
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EXHIBIT A
INSURANCE
A. Insurance Requirements
i. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, including without limitation, blanket contractual liability. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. Consultant’s general liability policies shall be endorsed using Insurance Services Office form CG 20 10 (or equivalent) to provide that City and its officers, officials, employees, and agents shall be additional insureds under such policies. For construction projects, an endorsement providing completed operations coverage for the additional insured, ISO form CG 20 37 (or equivalent), is also required.
ii. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies by Consultant shall not affect coverage provided by the City.
iii. Coverage shall state that Consultant insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respects to the limits of the insurer’s liability.
iv. Coverage shall contain a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City.
B. Business Automobile Liability
i. Consultant shall provide auto liability coverage for owned, non-owned, and hired autos using ISP Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01 (or equivalent) with a limit of no less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per accident.
C. Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability
i. Consultant shall maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employers’ Liability Insurance with limits of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000).
Consultant shall submit to City, along with the certificate of insurance, a waiver of subrogation endorsement in favor of City, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers.
D. All Coverages
i. Each insurance policy required by the agreement shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled, or reduced in limits except after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice has been given to the City, except that ten (10) days’ prior written notice shall apply in the event of cancellation for nonpayment of premium. ii. All self-insurance, self-insured retentions, and deductibles must be declared and approved by the City.
iii. Evidence of Insurance – Prior to commencement of work, the Consultant shall furnish the City with certificates, additional insured endorsements, and waivers of subrogation evidencing compliance with the insurance requirements above. The Consultant must agree to provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies of requested by the City.
iv. Acceptability of Insurers – Insurance shall be placed with insurers admitted in the State of California with an AM Best rating of A- VII or higher. 21