Agenda packet — Santa Paula City Council, June 23, 2026

City of Santa Paula
City Council Special

MAYOR CARLOS JUAREZ

VICE MAYOR JENNY CROSSWHITE

COUNCILMEMBER LESLIE CORNEJO
COUNCILMEMBER PEDRO A. CHAVEZ

COUNCILMEMBER GABRIELA ORNELAS

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING OF THE

SANTA PAULA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
5:00 PM - City Council Special Meeting

SANTA PAULA CITY HALL
970 VENTURA STREET
SANTA PAULA, CA 93060

JULIE LATSHAW, CITY CLERK

DAN SINGER, CITY MANAGER

MONICA CASTILLO, CITY ATTORNEY
AGENDA AMENDED 6/22/2026
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SPECIAL MEETING - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR

4.A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH M6 CONSULTING, INC. (HARVEST AT LIMONEIRA)
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with m6 Consulting, Inc. for compensation of up to $80,000 for FY 25/26 and up to $1,200,000 for FY 26/27 for land development engineering services for the Harvest at Limoneira project.

5. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Section 54956, et seq.) for the following purpose:

5.A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to
Government Code § 54957(b)(1), Title: City Manager, 2026 Review

6. CLOSED SESSION REPORT

7. ADJOURNMENT
State of California )-
County of Ventura )- ss
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I declare under penalty of perjury that I posted this City Council Agenda on the bulletin board near the front door of City Hall, 970 Ventura Street, Santa Paula, California.

On_________________ at______________Signed:_________________________ Julie Latshaw
City Clerk
City of Santa Paula - City Council Special - City Council Special Meeting 3 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Special From: Monica Castillo, City Attorney
Subject: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH M6 CONSULTING, INC. (HARVEST AT LIMONEIRA)
Date: June 23, 2026
Agenda Item: 4.A

CITY OF SANTA PAULA

MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

BACKGROUND:

Under a separate Professional Services Agreement (PSA), m6 Consulting, Inc. currently provides augmented staffing services for the Public Works Department with the appointment of a licensed civil engineer to serve as the interim City Engineer. This PSA excludes land development engineering services.

Under a second, separate, PSA entered on or around August 18, 2021, m6 Consulting Inc. provides land development engineering services to City departments, excluding those for East Area 1, commonly known as the Harvest at Limoneira.

Willdan Engineering currently provides land development engineering services for the Harvest at Limoneira. Its PSA will expire on June 30, 2026.

Staff recommends the City Council approve an approximate one-year PSA with m6 Consulting, Inc. (Attachment A) to provide land development engineering services for the Harvest at Limoneira, following the expiration of the Willdan Engineering's PSA.

ANALYSIS:

Willdan Engineering's contract for land development engineering services for the Harvest will expire on June 30, 2026. M6 has been deeply involved in major aspects of the Harvest development, including construction of the Santa Paula Creek Bridge. Given its familiarity with the Harvest project, its existing working relationship with developers and Willdan contractors, and proven quality of work serving as the City's contract City Engineer, staff recommends 4 entering the PSA with m6 to perform land development engineering services for East Area 1, previously performed by Willdan Engineering.

This PSA will allow for uninterrupted East Area 1 land development engineering services support through June 30, 2027. The PSA authorizes compensation up to $80,000 for FY 25/26 and up to $1,200,000 for FY 26/27 according to m6's proposal and rates set forth in the attached PSA. Costs are entirely covered by developer deposits.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

The Project supports the currently adopted Strategic Plan in achieving the following goals:

Infrastructure, Transportation & Mobility
Goal: Maintain and develop the City’s infrastructure to be safe, sustainable, innovative, and cost-efficient.

FISCAL IMPACTS:

Funding for all land development consultant services are provided on a cost-recovery basis. With respect to East Area 1, developers Lewis Limoneira Community Builders, LLC and Lennar Homes of California, LLC deposit these funds to pay for engineering review, plan checks, permits and inspection costs incurred by the City, which the City then pays to the consultants. Future deposits toward East Area 1's completion will be tied to liability account 800-2252. As such, no budget allocation is required at this time. In order to better serve customers and better manage fiscal resources, staff will track activity and reassess deposit amounts to ensure they are consistent with the cost of services.

OPTIONS:

The Council has the following available alternative options to the staff’s recommendations:

1. Do not approve the Professional Services Agreement with m6 Consulting, Inc. Doing so would negatively impact the continuity of professional engineering services for the Harvest at Limoneira development.

ATTACHMENTS:

Att A - M6 East Area 1 PSA
5 ATTACHMENT A
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CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF SANTA PAULA AND
M6 CONSULTING, INC.

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This AGREEMENT is entered into this 23rd day of June, 2026, by and between the CITY OF SANTA PAULA, a California general law city and municipal corporation (“CITY”) and m6 Consulting, Inc., a California corporation (“CONSULTANT”).

R E C I T A L S
A. The City does not have the personnel able and/or available to perform the services required under this agreement.

B. Therefore, the City desires to contract out for consulting services relating to land development engineering services for East Area 1, a private development project commonly known as Harvest at Limoneira in the City of Santa Paula.

C. The Consultant warrants to the City that it has the qualifications, experience and facilities to perform properly and timely the services under this Agreement.

D. The City desires to contract with the Consultant to perform the services as described in Exhibit A of this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, based on the foregoing recitals, the City and the Consultant agree as follows:

1. CONSIDERATION AND COMPENSATION
A. As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees to perform the work listed in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, attached as EXHIBIT A;
B. As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;
C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT an amount not to exceed Eighty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($80,000.00) for fiscal year 25/26 and One Million Two Hundred Dollars and No Cent ($1,200,000.00) for fiscal year 26/27, unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this Agreement.

D. No additional compensation shall be paid for any other expenses incurred, unless first approved by the City Council or City Manager, as applicable.

E. CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY, by not later than the 10th day of each month, its bill for services itemizing the fees and costs incurred during the previous month. The City shall pay the Consultant all uncontested amounts set 7 65283.00004\45130375.1
forth in the Consultant's bill within 30 days after it is received.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.

A. CONSULTANT will perform the services and activities at the rates set forth in the SCOPE OF SERVICES attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference.

B. Except as herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY, CONSULTANT will, in a professional manner, furnish all of the labor, technical, administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies and materials, equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space, and facilities necessary or proper to perform and complete the work and provide the professional services required of CONSULTANT by this Agreement.

3. PAYMENTS. For CITY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement, CONSULTANT must submit an invoice to CITY which lists the reimbursable costs, the specific tasks performed, and, for work that includes deliverables, the percentage of the task completed during the billing period.

4. TIME OF PERFORMANCE. The services of the CONTRACTOR are to commence upon receipt of a notice to proceed from the CITY and shall continue until all authorized work is completed to the CITY’s reasonable satisfaction, in accordance with the schedule incorporated in “Exhibit A,” unless extended in writing by the CITY.

5. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that CONSULTANT has (a) thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed; (b) carefully considered how the services should be performed; and (c) understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement.

6. KEY PERSONNEL. CONSULTANT’s key person assigned to perform work under this Agreement is Robert Woodward, PE. CONSULTANT shall not assign another person to be in charge of the work contemplated by this Agreement without the prior written authorization of the City.

7. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement shall commence June 1, 2026 and shall expire on June 30, 2027, unless earlier termination occurs under Section 11 of this Agreement, or extended in writing in advance by both parties.

8. CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of this Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum and the contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be authorized in writing, executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY resulting from changes in the services will be determined in accordance with written agreement between the parties. 8 65283.00004\45130375.1

9. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a Taxpayer Identification Number.

10. PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONTRACTOR will obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement all necessary permits, licenses, and certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.

11. TERMINATION.

A. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time with or without cause. Notice of termination shall be in writing.

B. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement. Notice will be in writing at least 30 days before the effective termination date.

C. In the event of such termination, the CONTRACTOR shall cease services as of the date of termination, all finished or unfinished documents, data, drawings, maps, and other materials prepared by CONSULTANT shall, at CITY’s option, become CITY’s property, and CONSULTANT will receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed up to the effective date of notice of termination.

D. Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure on its own terms services similar to those terminated.

12. INDEMNIFICATION.

A. 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.

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 9 65283.00004\45130375.1

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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.

B. The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by CONSULTANT as required by Section 17, and any approval of said insurance by CITY, are not intended to and will not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, to the provisions concerning indemnification.

13. ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is for CONSULTANT’s professional services.

CONSULTANT’s attempts to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without CITY’s written approval are prohibited and will be null and void.

14. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that CONSULTANT will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and the manner in which is it performed. CONSULTANT will be free to contract for similar service to be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY. CONSULTANT is not an agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees. Any provision in this Agreement that may appear to give CITY the right to direct CONSULTANT as to the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that CONSULTANT will follow the direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only.

15. AUDIT OF RECORDS.

A. CONSULTANT agrees that CITY, or designee, has the right to review, obtain, and copy all records pertaining to the performance of this Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to provide CITY, or designee, with any relevant information requested and will permit CITY, or designee, access to its premises, upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours for the purpose of interviewing employees and inspecting and copying such books, records, accounts, and other material that may be relevant to a matter under investigation for the purpose of determining compliance with this Agreement. CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain such records for a period of three (3) years following final payment under this Agreement.

B. CONSULTANT will keep all books, records, accounts and documents pertaining to this Agreement separate from other activities unrelated to this Agreement.

16. CORRECTIVE MEASURES. CONSULTANT will promptly implement any corrective measures required by CITY regarding the requirements and obligations of this Agreement.

CONSULTANT will be given a reasonable amount of time as determined by the City to implement said corrective measures. Failure of CONSULTANT to implement required corrective measures shall result in immediate termination of this Agreement. 10 65283.00004\45130375.1

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17. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.

A. The CONSULTANT, at the CONSULTANT’s own cost and expense, shall procure and maintain, for the duration of the contract, the following insurance policies:

1. Workers Compensation Insurance as required by law. The Consultant shall require all subcontractors similarly to provide such compensation insurance for their respective employees. Any notice of cancellation or non-renewal of all Workers’ Compensation policies must be received by the CITY at least thirty (30) days prior to such change.

The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by the CONTRACTOR for City.

2. General Liability Coverage. The CONSULTANT shall maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. If a commercial general liability insurance form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit.

3. Automobile Liability Coverage. The CONSULTANT shall maintain automobile liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the CONSULTANT arising out of or in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles, in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for each occurrence.

4. Professional Liability Coverage. The CONSULTANT shall maintain professional errors and omissions liability insurance for protection against claims alleging negligent acts, errors, or omissions which may arise from the CONSULTANT’S operations under this Agreement, whether such operations be by the CONSULTANT or by its employees, subcontractors, or subconsultants. The amount of this insurance shall not be less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) on a claims-made annual aggregate basis, or a combined single-limit-per-occurrence basis. When coverage is provided on a “claims made basis,” CONSULTANT will continue to renew the insurance for a period of three (3) years after this Agreement expires or is terminated.

Such insurance will have the same coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this Agreement, and will cover CONSULTANT for all claims made by CITY arising out of any errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees or agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.

B. Endorsements. Each general liability, automobile liability and professional liability insurance policy shall be issued by a financially responsible insurance company or companies admitted and authorized to do business in the State of California, or which is approved in writing by City, and shall be endorsed as follows. CONSULTANT also 11 65283.00004\45130375.1

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agrees to require all contractors, and subcontractors to do likewise.

1. “The CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the CONSULTANT, including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations.

2. “This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects the CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance maintained by the CITY, including any self-insured retention the CITY may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not contribute with this policy.

3. “This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of liability of the insuring company.

4. “The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, or agents.

5. “Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers.

6. “The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days’ written notice has been received by the CITY.”
C. CONSULTANT agrees to provide immediate notice to CITY of any claim or loss against Contractor arising out of the work performed under this agreement. CITY assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve CITY.

D. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the CITY. At the CITY’s option, the CONSULTANT shall demonstrate financial capability for payment of such deductibles or self-insured retentions.

E. The CONSULTANT shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements to the CITY as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein. Certificates of such insurance shall be filed with the CITY on or before commencement of performance of this Agreement. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with the CITY at all times during the term of this Agreement.

F. Failure on the part of the CONSULTANT to procure or maintain required insurance shall constitute a material breach of contract under which the CITY may terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 11 above.
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18. USE OF OTHER CONSULTANTS. CONSULTANT must obtain CITY’s prior written approval to use any consultants while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such approval must include approval of the proposed consultant and the terms of compensation.

19. FINAL PAYMENT ACCEPTANCE CONSTITUTES RELEASE. The acceptance by the CONSULTANT of the final payment made under this Agreement shall operate as and be a release of the CITY from all claims and liabilities for compensation to the CONSULTANT for anything done, furnished or relating to the CONSULTANT’S work or services. Acceptance of payment shall be any negotiation of the CITY’S check or the failure to make a written extra compensation claim within ten (10) calendar days of the receipt of that check. However, approval or payment by the CITY shall not constitute, nor be deemed, a release of the responsibility and liability of the CONSULTANT, its employees, sub-consultants and agents for the accuracy and competency of the information provided and/or work performed; nor shall such approval or payment be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility or liability by the CITY for any defect or error in the work prepared by the Consultant, its employees, sub-consultants and agents.

20. CORRECTIONS. In addition to the above indemnification obligations, the CONSULTANT shall correct, at its expense, all errors in the work which may be disclosed during the City’s review of the Consultant’s report or plans. Should the Consultant fail to make such correction in a reasonably timely manner, such correction shall be made by the CITY, and the cost thereof shall be charged to the CONSULTANT. In addition to all other available remedies, the City may deduct the cost of such correction from any retention amount held by the City or may withhold payment otherwise owed CONSULTANT under this Agreement up to the amount of the cost of correction.

21. Intentionally Omitted.

22. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed made when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows:

CITY CONSULTANT
City of Santa Paula
970 Ventura Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060
ATTN: City Manager
M6 Consulting, Inc.
893 Patriot Drive Unit E
Moorpark, CA 93021
ATTN: Robert Woodward, P.E.

Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been received by the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph. Courtesy copies of notices may be sent via electronic mail, provided that the original notice is deposited in the U.S. mail or personally delivered as specified in this Section.
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23. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT’s bona fide employee, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than CONSULTANT’s bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without liability.

24. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein is generally for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the benefit of any other party.

There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of CONSULTANT’s or CITY’s obligations under this Agreement.

25. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action involving this agreement will be in Los Angeles County.

26. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Attachments, sets forth the entire understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements expressed or implied, oral or written.

27. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently review this Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be construed simply, as a whole, and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not be interpreted strictly for or against either Party.

28. AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement and to engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be modified by written amendment with signatures of all parties to this Agreement. CITY’s city administrator, or designee, may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY.

29. ACCEPTANCE OF FACSIMILE OR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this Contract, agreements ancillary to this Contract, and related documents to be entered into in connection with this Contract will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by facsimile transmission or scanned and delivered via electronic mail. Such facsimile or electronic mail copies will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

30. FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be impossible due to fire, flood, explosion, war, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties’ control, then the Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party to the other.

31. TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence to comply with dates and schedules to be provided.
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32. ATTORNEY’S FEES. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that each will bear his or its own costs, expenses and attorneys' fees arising out of and/or connected with the negotiation, drafting and execution of the Agreement, and all matters arising out of or connected therewith except that, in the event any action is brought by any party hereto to enforce this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in addition to all other relief to which that party or those parties may be entitled.

33. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that it has demonstrated trustworthiness and possesses the quality, fitness and capacity to perform the Agreement in a manner satisfactory to CITY. CONSULTANT represents that its financial resources, surety and insurance experience, service experience, completion ability, personnel, current workload, experience in dealing with private consultants, and experience in dealing with public agencies all suggest that CONSULTANT is capable of performing the proposed contract and has a demonstrated capacity to deal fairly and effectively with and to satisfy a public agency.

34. 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 to the extent 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. [SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this contract the day and year first hereinabove written.

CITY OF SANTA PAULA M6 CONSULTING, INC.

DAN SINGER, CITY MANAGER By: ROBERT WOODWARD, PRINCIPAL

ENGINEER
ATTEST:

JULIE LATSHAW,

CITY CLERK
Tax ID No.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

MONICA CASTILLO,

CITY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES
[Attached behind]
17 893 Patriot Drive, Unit E
Moorpark, California 93021
805 379 1015 Phone

June 22, 2026
Dan Singer
City Manager
City of Santa Paula
200 S. Tenth Street
Santa Paula, CA 93061-0569
Subject: City of Santa Paula Public Works Department
Cost Proposal for Land Development Services
Development Review, Inspection and Encroachment Permitting East Area 1 Specific Plan
Dear Dan,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide this proposal for Land Development Services, which include development review, inspection, encroachment permitting and other development related regulatory services, to the City of Santa Paula. We are familiar with the needs of the City and have provided the hourly compensation schedule for all personnel that may provide the services requested.

Area of Work
It is understood that m6 development review, permitting and inspection services as currently provided City-wide and within extra-territorial jurisdiction, will be extended to include development areas within the East Area 1 Specific Plan boundary. Additional areas of service and associated scope of services shall be provided upon the mutual agreement of the City and m6.

Scope of Services and Compensation
m6 will provide development review (inclusive of civil engineering, traffic engineering, project and construction management, landscape architectural services) with associated inspection, encroachment permit, soils/geology review, survey and mapping services to the City for the Areas of Work noted above. m6 staff will be compensated on an hourly basis, according to specific projects and associated recoverable accounts. m6 staff will track and maintain work efforts and associated billing by project and will notify City staff as available budget nears expenditure. Fees for plan revisions, excess reviews and incremental or phased reviews will be completed on an hourly basis, in accordance with the Schedule of Hourly Rates. 18 893 Patriot Drive, Unit E
Moorpark, California 93021
805 379 1015 Phone

City Support
The City will provide administrative support staff to receive encroachment and land development applications, accomplish internal coordination of financial inquiries and applicant deposits, and other functions not related to specific project engineering permit review and inspection.

Staffing and plan review will be billed on a monthly basis, in accordance with hourly rates enclosed, referenced to the specific projects as appropriate.

Should you have any questions or require additional information for your review, please feel free to call me at (805) 379-1015.

Sincerely,
m6 Consulting, Inc.

Robert Woodward, PE, CASp
Principal
19 m6 Consulting, Inc.

Cost Proposal
Proposal for Land Development Services
June 22, 2026
City of Santa Paula | Public Works Department
Schedule of Hourly Rates
m6 Personnel Services: Hourly*
Plan Review Engineer .................................................................................................. $150.00 Permit Engineer .................................................................................................. $150.00 Front Counter Assistant .................................................................................................. $95.00 Public Works Inspector** .................................................................................................. $125.00 Structural Engineer .................................................................................................. $185.00 Traffic Engineer .................................................................................................. $195.00 Hydrology/Hydraulic Engineer ................................................................................................ $170.00 City Engineer .................................................................................................. $185.00 Project Manager .................................................................................................. $195.00 Principal Engineer .................................................................................................. $225.00 Expert Testimony*** .................................................................................................. $350.00 * Rates are increased by a factor of 1.5 times for overtime, and for holiday and weekend assignments. All rates are subject to a 2% increase annually on January 1st.
** Minimum hourly billing for public works inspection is 4 hours per day. *** Minimum hourly billing rate for expert testimony at depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials is 4 hours per day.

Survey and Mapping Services
Hourly*
Managing Principal .............................................................................................. $325.00 Principal .............................................................................................. $290.00 Design Principal .............................................................................................. $280.00 Senior Associate .............................................................................................. $255.00 Associate .............................................................................................. $225.00 Project Engineer .............................................................................................. $215.00 Associate Engineering Technician ...................................................................................... $225.00 Lab Technician .............................................................................................. $180.00 Professional Land Surveyor .............................................................................................. $215.00 One-Person Survey Crew ** .............................................................................................. $230.00 Two-Person Survey Crew** .............................................................................................. $345.00 Survey Party Chief .............................................................................................. $265.00 Instrumentation .............................................................................................. $225.00 Chainman/Rodman .............................................................................................. $190.00 Survey Technician .............................................................................................. $170.00 * Rates are increased by a factor of 1.5 times for overtime, and for holiday and weekend assignments. All rates are subject to a 2% increase annually on January 1st.
**Minimum billing rate for field survey crews for any time spent in the field on a given day is (4) hours based on their hourly rate.
20 m6 Consulting, Inc.

Cost Proposal
Proposal for Land Development Services
June 22, 2026
City of Santa Paula | Public Works Department
Geotechnical Review:

Hourly*
Principal .................................................................................................. $250.00 Associate .................................................................................................. $230.00 Senior Project Professional .................................................................................................. $215.00 Project Professional .................................................................................................. $190.00 Assistant Project Professional .................................................................................................. $180.00 Senior Staff Professional .................................................................................................. $170.00 Staff Professional .................................................................................................. $150.00 Senior Technician .................................................................................................. $160.00 Technician .................................................................................................. $150.00 Draftsperson/Technical Illustrator ............................................................................................ $115.00 Expert Testimony** .................................................................................................. $400.00 Geotechnical Principal Inspection ............................................................................................ $230.00 * Rates are increased by a factor of 1.5 times for overtime, and for holiday and weekend assignments. All rates are subject to a 2% increase annually on January 1st.
**Minimum billing rate for expert testimony at depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials is 4 hours per day.

Landscape Services Hourly*

Landscape Plan Review .............................................................................................. $155.00 Landscape Inspection .............................................................................................. $155.00 Water Auditing Service .............................................................................................. $155.00 Expedited Review .............................................................................................. $232.50 * Rates are increased by a factor of 1.5 times for overtime, and for holiday and weekend assignments. All rates are subject to a 3.5% or Consumer Price Index (CPI) whichever is greater increase annually on July 1st.

Miscellaneous Charges: Hourly
Direct Costs .............................................................................................. Cost+15% Outside Reproduction .............................................................................................. Cost +15% Materials & Expenses ............................................................................................... Cost + 15% Mileage (Portal to Portal) ................................................................................................. Current IRS Copyright 2026 m6 Consulting, Inc. - All Rights Reserved Effective January 1, 2026
21 m6 Consulting, Inc.

Cost Proposal
Proposal for Land Development Services
June 22, 2026
City of Santa Paula | Public Works Department
Geotechnical Review:

Landscape Services Hourly*

Santa Paula City CouncilJune 23, 2026

Santa Paula City Council
June 23, 2026